#-#-#-[ Why this rating? ]-#-#-#Some 2 years ago, when I bought my HV20, I did a lot of research on tapes, and the consensus overwhelmingly pointed to the Panasonic AMQ family.So far, with over 50 tapes used, I am a happy camper indeed - no dropouts, and great quality.I am a true believer now, and hence the 5-star "I Love It!" rating.#-#-#-[ Tape Types ]-#-#-#Irrespective of the tape you decide to use, I learned that it was more important to be loyal to the type of lubricant used - referred to by my friends as wet or dry tapes.The Panasonic belongs to the dry type family, whereas Sony tapes use a wet lubricant. For instance, Panasonic claims that this tape uses a "... dry type lubricant [that] causes less video head wear (-4m after 500H). It also prevents head clogs and extends head life. "While some on the 'net argue that this distinction is an urban myth - I decided to trust my professional friends on this issue.This difference is not material until you switch between the two types - which can lead to clogged video heads.#-#-#-[ Archival ]-#-#-#I rely very heavily on tape as an archival mechanism for all my HD masters. Hence my decision to go with the AMQ series over the PQ series (which are a bit cheaper).Happy Recording!- Damodar
I bought this backpack for travel/vacation purposes. It worked out great; the bag is not too small, and not too big. I was suprised how many lens and accessories I could jam in here. I put my Rebel XT w/ Tamron 28-75mm lens. I also put 3 additional lens in the bag: Canon 28-135 IS, 17-55mm, and a 50mm. Oh, and a 430 flash! That was all fitted in the bottom section only. You still have plenty of room up top, for accessories, CF card, lens cleaning kit, etc. Also, it came in handy as a shopping bag! Of course, I didn't carry all lenses with me at all times, just the ones I was gonna use that day. The bag is very comfortable to wear, due to the fact that the shoulder pads were made of gel. All in all, it was a very balance backback, that was versatile, and looks great too. The only negative thing I have to say about this backpack, is that, if you want to get to your camera in an instant, forget it. You have to take of the bag, set it down somewhere, then unclip and unzipper it before you can get you camera out. Then again, your camera is very safe in here, and if you want fast access, get a sling backpack, or wear the camera around you neck!
I purchased this so I could have power for my GPS on my snowmobile. If you don't have a cigarette plug on yours, go to your local electronics store and get yourself a bridge rectifier, cut the plug off of this and connect to the rectifier, tap into 12 VAC and ground on the sled for the other 2 connectors on the rectifier and you've got power. You do still need batteries because the voltage gets weak at idle, but there is plenty off idle. Get the bicycle mount for GPS to mount on handlebars. Been using this setup for a few years. Works great and is a smart idea in unfamiliar territory.
I have 4 of these now. They take up less room than keeping all the cases for the movies, games, and music. The website to organize all your items is user friendly and you can print your list many different ways.
Pretty much used as an extension plug, but needed it for more outlets. Actually did have a power failure recently and all was fine, no blown fuses or anything. Not using the coaxial component so can't comment on that, but product is great and works just fine!
I got these figuring they would make my ethernet cables I made look more professional and protect the connectors. They actually don't stay on the connectors and float down the wire from the connector. If you manage to get one to stay on the connector it will squeeze it's tab and make it fall out of the device it's plugged into. Absolutely worthless.
...which isn't really saying much, when you consider how pathetic the five hundred dollar Bose Wave radio is.People, it's not rocket science: if you want quality sound you, miniaturizing and cramming together all your components into one tiny little box is NEVER going to do the trick---don't fall for all the advertising snake oil about "revolutionary technology," "virtual surround sound," etc.At the very least a compact stereo system like the one hundred eighty dollar Sony CMTHPX9 has *detachable* speakers so you can get proper stereo separation and proper speaker placement. Or the Sony MHC-GX450 for an extra twenty dollars has a detachable subwoofer as well, not the ludicrous what, 3-inch subwoofer this Cambridge radio has? Either of these would blow this thing clear out of the water!Even better would be to browse jandr.com for something like a cheap receiver (Sherwood 7108, $130), cheap CD/DVD player (Toshiba 3960, $50), and speakers (Polk R15s, $100/pair) which would still cost less and would easily deliver five times better sound.Ah, form factor---yes that's about the only thing that this Cambridge and that Bose Wave has going for it: I suppose if you live in a tiny five by ten foot closet (a NYC apartment perhaps?) it might be useful to have something this small.Otherwise you are much better buying one of those compact stereos and a cheap clock radio for your bedside, which would probably cost you about half as much for far better sound quality!
IMO, U2 is the best Flash players around. What I like the most in my player? -> Excellent sound quality (default earbuds that come with the players don't match well with the player though - replace 'em with iPod's and you will love it!)> Compact size> Line-in and Voice recording> FM Radio + recordingThe only thing I miss in the player is AM radio as I listen to Bloomberg radio every morning.
Like many others, when my Rio Karma died and replacements were not available, I ended up shopping around and getting this player. Overall, I am very pleased with the device. It looks great, is easy to use overall, sounds great, and the pictures add to the cool factor. My only two complaints about the device itself would be that you cannot delete tracks directly from the player (you have to use software through your PC) and that scrolling through music only displays title information (not artist/album, like on the Karma). Neither of those are deal killers, but I do miss the features.My main gripes are with the software support and documentation. The documentation is weak to start with, and not translated well into English. Some of it is indecipherable. Read it through once to get necessary tidbits, then put it aside and play with the device to figure the rest out. As for the software support, I don't like the fact that they bundled it with Napster Lite rather than either something proprietary (that worked better) or better integration with Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10). It is fairly well supported through WMP10, but it's not comprehensive. For example, it synchronizes the software well but doesn't copy or synchronize playlists -- you'll need the Napster software for that (argh!).I did have one little problem. When I first loaded my library to the device (about 1200 songs), many of them (about 25%?) didn't load with the right genre. That is, the genre in the ID3 tag might be "Reggae" but the device would display it as "(16)." Some would load fine, others wouldn't. This was a problem with both Napster and WMP10, so I don't think it was the player directly. I tried re-entering the genre through WMP10, but it still didn't work. When I used Moosic Organizer to re-write the tags, it worked! I simply re-synced the player with WMP10 after re-entering the tag info and they all loaded just fine.The photo album is cute, but not terribly useful. The display is large, by mobile device standards, but still small compared to your monitor, or paper pictures. Still, it's fun to have some pictures on the device to share and the display is very good, despite the size.The device works great as an external hard drive to your PC. You need a special cable to connect the device to a PC (it's not a normal USB cable on the device end), but it functions very well and allows you to use that storage for something other than pictures and music.Finally, the USB host feature should be very handy for people who have compatible cameras. I haven't gotten my favorite digital camera (a Sony) to work yet, but others seem just fine. I'm sure more support with come down the road.Overall, a great little device with some nice features. Use WMP10 instead of Napster and you'll be happier. I just hope it holds up better than my Rio Karma did!
To begin with I'm not a techie and I don't know a tweeter from a woofer. I just wanted to copy my CD collection (and possibly my cassettes) so I could listen to them anytime, anywhere. I researched all the choices and read everyone's reviews and decided on the iRiver IHP-40 primarily because of its memory size and comments made by manufacturers that they don't think people are interested in large memory capacity (worried they'd stop making this size).The first thing to do when your iRiver arrives is to find the hold button on both devices and change its position. It is shipped with the hold &quot;on&quot; which may explain why some people couldn't get it to work from the get go.You should also go to the main menu and under display change backlighting battery and adapter. They're set for 3 seconds and you can't navigate fast enough before it turns off.The data management system shipped on the disc only works if you're going to use MP3 files. Its useless if you're going to copy WMA files. But that's OK, I'm using a computer with Windows XP and you don't need the disc at all and the data management system already on the IHP-40 works just great. But if you are going to use MP3's and installed the disc you have to go into the main menu and under 'general' turn on the DB scan in order to use it.Another thing to know is that a friend tried reformatting per page 3 and the IHP-40 is too large to format using FAT32 (at least with Windows 2000 and Windows XP) so don't go down that road.You can get help online. You may have to wait, but they will answer your question. The phone number they give connects to a machine that takes your name and number and someone will call you in two days.It isn't THAT difficult to navigate, after a few minutes you start getting used to it. The case is brown and ugly. I use a generic CD waist belt holder when I'm listening. That way its' secure and doesn't advertise the fact that I have something expensive to steal.I really wish it could record from the radio, but that's my only complaint.I've copied 172 CDs so far (classical and jazz) and haven't had any problems downloading additions everyday. Have more CDs to copy. I've also copied a radio program recorded by my Crane recorder (its like a radio VCR) directly from the Crane to the IHP-40. Only complaint is you can only record in MP3 or WAV format and I'm trying to conserve space and use WMA files as much as possible.Had concerns about the life of the battery (a lot of money if it isn't going to last forever), but there are places online that sell replacement batteries and instructions for most all of the hard drive jukeboxes. I wouldn't have purchased any of them if I couldn't replace the battery, just too much money for throw away technology.So far I'm very pleased with the iRiver-IHP0-40. No more messing with CD cases, CDs in a different location from where I am when I want to listen, changing CDs or being connected to a large disc changer (listen with earphones) when I have to move around. I would recommend buying this if a friend asked me. I'd suggest reading all the reviews, because you learn alot about how to work the machine before it arrives.Would give it 5 stars, but that's perfection. Think it should be rated 4 1/2 stars (because of not being able to record from the radio).
Delivery was prompt and everythings appears to work properly. Haven't managed to geet all my shows recorded on schedule yet, but that is not a problem of the device.
Very well made and looks like it will hold up for a very long time! I'm not a professional photographer, far from it, but I don't think you can go wrong with this if you have a DSLR without a huge telephoto lens to support. I have an Olympus E-500 system and it's great with this!
The unit was delivered promptly. This mount works well and was easy to install.
This camera sounds good in specs, but the pictures are what you'd expect from an inexpensive digital camera. The colors are washed out, and the images are poor quality. Spend a little more money and get a betterr camera.
It seems to me that all headphones die within 1 year, so why get expensive ones.I have gone through about 5 pairs of these so far, they last me on average 6 months before one ear bud loses function.To me, these are the best value I could find.
This projector worked well enough connected to a home theater system, but not good enough on it's own. Speaker sounds awful, and the DVD player is so-so. However, after owning one for just over 2 years, I made the mistake of unplugging it to dust the table it was placed on, and when I plugged it back in, the Lamp and Temp LED's began to flash and the unit won't power on. There were no symptoms leading up to this, we used it not 12 hours earlier with no indications of any issues. I called Optoma tech support, and they didn't even want to hear the problem, they wanted me to ship it to them for repair. I checked online sources, and the symptoms seem to indicate the Temperature Control Sensor has failed, and of course, you can't find the part anywhere to replace it yourself. Imagine that, a two-year-old electronic device that fails when you plug it back in. Absolutely disposable, I will never buy another Optoma product.
this is a good product. It easily picked up the local TV stations' signal. I can't say it is the best product but for the price I paid, I am happy with it.
The HP Color LaserJet 3600n is a good buy for the money. You get laser color, speed (17 ppm), networking. 2 trays all in one machine.If you want great color, don't buy a laser machine, get an inkjet instead. But if you want good color documents printed in a speedy manner for less cost than an inkjet, buy this printer.One of the real benefits of this printer is that it comes with 4 FULL toner cartridges which would normally cost over $500 for the cartidges alone! The toner cartridges are all exposed when you open the cover, making installation very simple. Jams are extremely easy to remove when you have such wide access.By buying this printer, you are getting a lot of bang for your buck!
I was happy to see the ithe as soon as I did; Quality merchandise at a great buy, fast shipping, excellant buy.
Don't believe the picture! This does NOT come in a Brother retail box, and the cartridges don't even have the Brother brand name on it. Looks like third-party ink, NOT BROTHER. Will be returning my order! :(
This is an amazing speaker set, which to me, has great sound quality and looks for a PC speaker system.Minor Snag-The tiny speaker connectors have a triangular socket/key shape just near the metal pin. So if not aligned well the connect doesnt go in completely. So it is required to push the connectors well and deep , with a bit of twist.Secondly, the stereo input connector from PC does not need the full push (at least in my set.) This connector needs to be pulled out a bit. This fixes the no-sound in right speaker issue which few users have faced. (its actually no-sound or very low sound in right one.)Looks like they missed the finer details of those connectors.Since the right one is also a volume control speaker, I think they put the key on connectors, in case the user misses the color codes. but now the slotted keys alignment.Otherwise great sounding and looking speakers, for that price. And those soft touch keys to control volume still impress anyone who sees them first time.5/5!
I got this router and just after a year it started to become very unstable. It would loose even wired connection very easily. We need to reset it every few minutes. It becomes totally unusable. I tried to contact Netgear technical support and found that the only support that you don't need to pay is an email support. I sent an email then it takes another day or two before getting a reply. It really doesn't work. Along the way, they want me to upgrade the firmware. After I upgrade the firmware following the instruction on their website, the router stops functioning completely. They refused to do anything because "it is no longer convered under warranty". I had 3 other pieces of Netgear products besides the dead router. It looks like they are not going to last long. I would never buy another Netgear product ever again. And you shouldn't either.The only positive I can say is that it looks a lot prettier than the LinkSys I have now. But who really cares what it looks like. I want good electronic inside not good looking plastic outside. When it breaks, you cannot even get help.
This is the first "Real Quality"subwoofer I've owned.It replaces a Bose unit which I bought on sale some years back.All I can say is WoW!!!! Any cheap sub will crack the windows if turned up high enough.But if you want something with a smooth tight bass that augments your music and seems to disapear,then this is one of them.Of any piece of audio equipment,a subwoofer is in actualality a "musical instrument".Speakers, in general, are made to reproduce the full audio spectrum which are made up of multiple instruments.But a subwoofer is dedicated to the lower seqment(somewhere from about 120Hz and lower).The Mirage OMNIS8 does this with class. And if called upon,it will rock the foundation with the opening scene from "Star Wars".
I read a lot of amazon reviews before purchasing this microphone, but I should have paid more attention to the troubles specific to Windows 7 64-bit. When I plugged it in it was recognized immediately, but when I try recording on sound recorder I get such a faint sound on playback you can hardly tell it's supposed to be a voice recording. I also tried using it with Snap 5 screenshot recording with video, and the sound playback is still barely audible. If I speak loudly and hold the microphone very close to my mouth, the playback is still very muffled and you mostly hear puffs of breath. That's the best I could get it with the troubleshooting I was able to do. Logitech's support site has no help at all for Windows 7; it stops at Vista. I'm very disappointed.
This came with a new pc I bought a couple of years ago. Since I didn't need the printer at the time I left it in the box. When I needed to replace an older printer that stopped working I pulled this out and put it to use. It worked for one month before I got an error message that I need to take out and check the color cartridge. i replaced it with a new one and still get the same message. Called Hp and of course the warranty is up and it'd be cheaper for me to purchase a new one.
We use this to provide wi-fi in our home to our PC laptop, two iPhones, and our iPad and to network everything back to our PC desktop. Works great. For the price you can't go wrong.
I returned this item along with the dashboard mount. I received credit for the dashboard mount but I did not receive credit for this item. Please advise.Thanks,Carl Meeks
I compared many 32 LCD TV's and the Panasonic LX600 has the best picture quality. I compared LG, Sharp, and Samsung and the Panasonic has the best color and angle viewing. It's a little more expensive than some other 32 inch models but for the price you get a better product. Only disapointment is that Panasonic doesn't offer a 37 in model.This unit has 3000:1 contrast ratio, 8ms refresh, and 500 brightness. The stand allows for the tv to be moved side to side which is a nice feature. The speakers are on the bottom so the tv fits in tight place where some 32 lcds have the speakers on the side which increases the size of the tv.If there is any complaint, its that the remote feel cheap. Not bad, but just kind of inexpensive. Overall, I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for a 32inch LCD.
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.
Even though the Spec's posted by Amazon states it works with Windown 98 be aware that Linksys Ver. 4 will only work with Windows 98SE and above (Per Linksys Tech Support).Linksys Ver. 2.6 and earler work with Windows 98 1st edition (4.10)and above.Amazon is only shipping WUSB11's with Version 4.0This device also will not work with Tivo series 2.
This was the very first mp3 player I ever bought and I loved it. I only used it for cardio and loved it!GOOD1. Durable Design2. Make Playlists3. Easy to load songs4. Takes AAA batteries (don't have to recharge)5. Armband (I strapped it to my arm or to the cardio equipment if I was indoors--great!)6. FM Radio with PresetsBAD1. Low Memory (If you're only looking to put about 50+/- songs than it's great; I only bought a new mp3 because I needed more songs)2. A little heavy (Now I'm just being a little picky--if you put it on your arm it might be annoying, but it wasen't that big of a deal)3. Black & White Screen (This didn't bother me, as long as it worked, I didn't care)Overall I LOVED this mp3. If Rio would have made one in the same design but at least 1GB+, I would gave bought it in a heart beat. I bought the iRiver instead; it's good, but you can't make playlists and I really miss that feature!
I think it's more than said, that this is the best complete mp3 player with most compatible options there is in the market, its worth every buck !
This is a great device the software to use it sucks. The software in the zune is great but the software you install on your computer is terrible. Which makes me wonder why create a bad software when you all ready have a good one. Instead of using Windows music player and make a simple patch to make it work for the Zune they created a frustrating and hard software to use. I recommend the zune to tech savvy people only if you don't know how to do much on a computer you will have trouble
nice comfy, wireless keyboard n mouse.easy to use. it was nice deal for the price!
Garmin Vehicle Power Cable for n&uuml;vi Portable GPS Navigators (010-10723-06)I returned this item since the GPS unit came with one. This should have been noted in the description of the GPS itself.
we saw this product on telly and had to give it a go given our numerous applications. we noticed our electricity bill reduce quite noticably. we love it and highly recommend this great product. I am surprised that no major retailers are selling this product! we have been using this product for over a year now.. along with with our energy saving light bulbs.
This remote works perfectly out of the box and is very easy to program for the TV set. I replaced a worn out remote, so it is great to have every option work on the first push now.
Arrived on time. Seems like the projector bulbs are what I ordered and they are in good condition. Excllant transaction. I won't know for sure until I actually use the bulbs.
The Yamaha RX-497 AM/FM Stereo Receiver is an elegant piece of electronics. It produces high fidelity sound with lots of power. The front panel is intuitive and easy to use. The FM antenna is better than some add-on antennas I'd purchased previously. In addition to the radio, I count seven auxiliary inputs on the back (including XM radio) and two sets of speaker jacks so the amplifier has lots of flexibility. Remember to check the dimensions, the receiver is big.
I own a few different MP3 players and finally decide on the Zune because of the Microsoft name and the 30GB capacity, also because i have friends who swear by their Ipod's but I found them lacking to some degree. The Zune music service is great, loading music is fast, and video playback is stellar. Overall in my opinion an excellent product.
I got these to replace my 4 yr old Senn px 100 which suddenly got broken at the miniplug, these are not as comfortable as the Px 100 but they do sound great and give you more bass because they are tighter against your ears but with an offer from another site which ended costing me just $5.00 i could not pass them up. They're also very sensitive which makes them ideal for Ipods and other portable devices.
These are the most comfortable, and fragile, headphones I've ever owned. The design is unique. The sound is well above average, decent lows and mids, treble is a little muddy. It's true what everyone says. The tension that keeps these headphones on your ears and off your neck comrs from a thin piece of clear, easily breakable plastic, so don't get them if you can't treat them carefully or have a big head. For me, they rest on a hook above the ground. The cable is relatively short, so they are better for mp3 players, music phones, headphone cable extenders, or bluetooth remote audio gateways (which is what I use it mainly for). Definitely worth the $15 I paid for them.
What better way to organize the digital photographs you have burned to CD? I run thumbnails on 5x8 index cards and put them in the front of the sleeve in which each CD is stored. Just listing the filenames takes less space. Now I can find particular subjects or photos without having to slip each CD into the drive or writing all over the CD itself.I also like it for it's original intent .. to store DVDs compactly.What's in each album? I use a commercial labeler (i.e. P-Touch) which sticks just fine and helps me organize the various albums.
Purchased as a gift for my son. Best headphones ever. Can turn off the base boost if needed to reduce power drain.
Doing business with this company was a pleasure. My ipod came promptly and was in great shape. Super quality, customer service, and product. I highly recommend purchasing ipods from this seller!
Nice armband. Doesn't slide down your arm. I'm very petite with small arms and this JUST makes it for me. You will sweat under the armband but that's to be expected.Holds the iPod perfectly, and you can still press the buttons through the mesh front.
A reasonable price and pretty good free shipping....even to Hawai'i. Much better than the I-pod and will integrate well into future firmware Microsoft updates.It's the ease of use that will make you smile. The video and audio are very good. How am I ever going to fill it with my favorite audio and video? I don't think I can, but it will be fun trip to take.
I've owned this for a month now and I'm thrilled. This power supply is outstanding for what I use it for (R/C Hobbies). Maybe a bit of overkill until I get into charging larger battery packs. It's a bit hefty (23 pounds) for transport to and from a track, but it handles everything I throw at it and stays cool without a lot of noise. It accepts the banana plugs from my charger so I don't have to mess with wrapping bare wire. Keep in mind if you need to supply something less than 12V, you may want to go with it's little brother the PS26KX which still provides 22-25 AMPs and adjusts from 6-15V. Overall, I highly recommend this power supply over smaller (&lt;20AMP) systems that many R/C stores try to push on people. I little bit more money will save a lot of headaches.
When my original WRT54G router final gave up the ghost after almost 5 years of continous service (telecomuting from my home office by day, internet surfing by night), I purchased a Linksys WRT120N wireless router locally because I needed to get back "on the air" quickly, What a total piece of crap the WRT120N turned out to be, I wish I had found and read the review at [...] before wasting my money on itOk, so what does this have to do with a review of a Linksys WRT54L router? Well, I want to also pass on a warning about the WRT120N and say why I ended up replacing it with a WRT54L.The WRT120N is a 802.11n router billed as being backwards with 802.11g but it is not!! It is very unreliable and after finding myself needing to constantly do a power off/on reset due to it sporadically "locking" up I decided it was high time to give it the boot after a few weeks of that nonsense and go back to a WRT54 series wireless router.The WRT54L couldn't arrive soon enough to replace the WRT12N and much to my pleasant surprise it showed up days ahead of the timeframe Amazon gave for the Super Saver shipping.The WRT54L is a tried and true WRT54 series router that uses Linux firmware instead of Cisco's firmware. That opens up a whole new world in being able to tweak the router's performance by installing a 3 party firmware such as DD-WRT, if desired.For me, that was not necessary as it provides a strong enough wifi signal to be able to connect from any area of my multi level home. But I sure like having that option available even if it's not needed at this time,Installation was a breeze and a much improved process than what I went through with my original WRT54G router.Bottom line... BUY THIS ROUTER if you are lookng for your first router or a replacement, you will not be disappointed.
Microphone is better than average, volume and balance of audio quality is good for the money. Comfortable for longer use. I'd recommend it.
It took me a while to understand this card was the source of my computer freezing every few seconds, but noticing that Metatrader 4 sounded a disconnect alarm during the freeze-up made it obvious. Repairing my wireless connection would get rid of it for a variable amount of time, but it always returned. I tried everything Trendnet suggested, I even reinstalled Windows XP, (which gave me a nice clean fast new installation free of all the junk I had accumulated!) but nothing helped. I'm buying a new card, probably the Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode by MSI, since it has the best reviews.
What a great camera in such a small package. I do recommend to use with 400 film, I just have not felt comfortable using 800 film on it.
I bought this unit several months back for my office. Its clock light is hard see unless the office light is office...which makes it a bit hard to work. The tuner is analog and to small scale to be able to get any one station easily. I have not tried the CD player yet. I happened to see this unit on Amazon while looking for its replacement and decided to rate it. Very disappointing for a Sony product.
Able to collapse, not VERY small but certainly moderately easy to carry onboard. Sound quality good, not much noise leakage (someone sitting *right* next to you might know you're listening to something). Ear cushioning soft, comfortable to wear (much better than the cheap earbuds that came with my Rio). Music quality good...at least, quite good for using for travel, and helps keep noise out too.
If you are looking for a convienant way to organize your Music, Movies and Pictures the 80 gigabyte iPod is a must have. It has enough memory to hold all the songs you will need to complete your personal soundtrack as you go through out your day. And during those down times when you need something else to watch rather than your own life, you can select from a variety of movies that you can load and unload from your iPod. And when you are stuck with a stranger and have nothing to talk about, your picture library can help you brag how cool your life is and helps explain how popular you have become. It is slim and small so it can fit in your pocket without a bulge and it is light so it isn't a burden to carry it around. I have had my iPod for a few months now and love it!
The cover over the spindle was busted and several of the CD's were broken.Very disappointed because the box they were shipped in was fine so they must have been packed that way.
Absolutely terrible tech support, comes with zero usuable maps, took me 6 hours and 4 attempts with tech support to download maps. May have been my computer Microsoft Vista, but still 6 hours.
I'm on my second Sennheiser headset and I didn't even bother looking at other headsets when I bought a replacement headset since the sound quality and comfort from this headset is outstanding.I bought the headset to use originally while playing WoW with some friends and every time the voice quality in sending and receiving was outstanding . . . which I could not say was the same with my buddy who sometimes had to fiddle with things a bit to avoid sounding muffled.I also have used this headset quite a bit to watch movies on-line, listen to music or playing PC games when I don't want to disturb my wife in the adjoining room. Again . . . sound quality is excellent.For the price I've been quite pleased.Now as to why I am on my second set . . . my darn cat who has a rubber wire fetish chewed right through the first set's wiring . . . which is why this second set will not be left out where she can chew on it.
Really amazing camera. If you are looking to buy HD type camera for your skype - this is it! Make sure you have powerful computer and fast internet!!!
This system has been a blessing for me. I used to print CD's one at a time and it was a real pain. As my business grew I needed more power. I recieved this two days before my daughter was born and set it up to use while I was on PAternity duty. It setup easy and ran very low maintenance. I was running it on a computer that was doing nothing but that, and technically not up to the spec they recommend. Occassionally I have to reboot the machine, but that's the case with any windows machine. I think it approx. 18 months I have likely burned and printed about 6000 CD's. Business is growing again and I recently bought a high speed duplicator. That machine cost me $1100 and will do 11 CD's or 43 seconds for me so my bravo is just used for printing now.I strongly recommend this. It's not perfect, but nothing with moving parts that is used alot is going to be no maintenance forever. This machine has been a stud for me.....
This is the second one of these I bought and I've had no problems with either one of them. I get great picture and sound.
So, I did not write a review for this item before and I am glad because it's only been two months and it's dead already!We have to tap it in order to get it to power our laptop and it's always going on and off.
I like the tunebuds. It's a good concept - earbuds and lanyard, all in one. Fits good, sounds good, and looks good, especially when I'm out for a run or working out. My wife doesn't know it yet but I'm buying another set for her.
I felt compelled to write a review of the Orbit Optical after reading some of the negative comments. It has been an excellent product. Very dependable for many years. As for the ball "jumping" out it hasn't happened to me in all the years I've had this one and I have never noticed a "dead spot" during use. Regarding "no scrolling" complaints, the Kensington Mouseworks software, when installed, does have a scroll feature that is activated by "chording" the left and right buttons. I got the Orbit Optical as a warranty replacement from Kensington for an older mechanical model that wore out. Great warranty support. I do a lot of CAD and graphics work and my hand is comfortable all the time. No chasing the mouse around the desktop. I do admit I use a Fellowes mouse pad with a built in wrist rest for more comfort and it keeps the Orbit from sliding around. My wife liked mine so much she ordered one for her Mac (now she has two buttons that work!).
exceeds my needs, but the cost of replacing my equipment makes this purchase a minor issue. I'll buy another. A great peace of mind investment.
I was searching for a tiny micro system for my office, and being a fan of Phillips products, checked their web site and found this line. I saw that the local Best Buy sold these units, so I went there for a test listen. Comparing all of the small units side-by-side there, this one really showed it's true colors! Smooth, silky sound (you can't beat ribbon tweeters!), easy to use, clean, compact design... I could go on and on.Yes, I bought one! My ONLY complaint is I cannot tune in the few radio stations that I prefer (my office is in a commercial steel building), but the iPod hooked right up to it and I'm quite satisfied!
Mount secures well to the bike and the new battery door attaches firmly to the garmin. Works just as it should.
i use these for my rear surrounds and am extremely satisfied, great bass for a small tower. worth the money
It works well for me. Before I bought it, I saw someone said something negative about this router. But the truth is it is compatiable with the windows vista. Easy install, stable signal. If the price can be lower a little bit, that would be best.
I purchased this because I wanted a digital 35 mm slr. I have an older Nikon Coolpix. The lenses from my regular slr work on this new digital model and I was thrilled with that. This camera takes great pictures and is easy to use, actually easier than the Coolpix!
After reading the other reviews I was concern about the scanner, however, my time and buget was limited and I had a lot of cards to input. So, I decided to give the scanner a try.I was pleasantly confirmed that I made the right choice. It does have problems recognizing hand written cards and fancy font - which is good for me to know about my own business cards, however, it's real easy to fix when adding notes about my new business associates.Overall, I really like my scanner, I found the whole system easy to install, the program user friendly, and the set up quick to start scanning - about 5 - 10 minutes. I was able to scan 50 cards, add notes and edit recognition issues within minutes - about 15.Hope this helps!
Excellent headphones. This is the 5th set of headphones I've gone through and I'll be sticking with these for awhile for a few reasons. First, they're durable and made to last. The headband is padded and strong and won't snap, warp, or bend. The cups are very secure. And, most importantly, the single wire config is well protected, especially at the point of connection on the cup.Second, the sound is excellent. Very clear and crisp. I mean VERY CLEAR and CRISP. The sound really surrounds the ear because of the 50mm cups which really adds to encompassing you in the music. I used to have a problem with the bass, but then I found out that it was the source of the music that made the bass shallow (my laptop). When I went to a different source (my walkman) I really knew what they meant by the Brainshaker Technology.These headphones are not very good at filtering out external noises, but I don't mind, in fact I prefer it that way. I like to know what's going on around me.
Not the most well built tripod but it works well. As a hobbyist photographer I purchased this tripod for my Canon T2i. It holds the camera well in portrait and landscape modes. The levels are accurate and setup and breakdown are fairly simple. The drawback is the head on the tripod is made of all plastic so it doesn't feel as durable as the more expensive tripods. The tilt and portrait tilt don't hold as well as I would like but none the less it still holds. If your looking for a tripod to experiment with, this is a good start. I bought it to travel with and use at home when I need one. It will get me by till I can afford a more expensive one.
Fabulous digital music player!! I use Linux (Ubuntu) and this connects perfectly--it mounts as an external USB storage device. It also plays more than just the standard mp3, wav and wma formats, but also supports free formats like ogg and flac. If you use Linux and want a 20 GB HDD digital music player I recommend this one highly!
I'm a bit perplexed at another review that stated the microphone does not work with Windows XP (Service Pack 2); in fact, it almost prevented me from purchasing. Nevertheless, I took a chance, and I'm glad I did. All I had to do was plug the jack in, and I was off and running.Sound quality is best at about 6 inches away, although tone is muted a bit. I was very impressed, however, at the complete absence of background noise - despite the fact that my washer and dryer were both running, and my wife and kids were talking and watching television only a few feet away. For my weekly podcast, this is the perfect choice.Interweb research shows the next best microphone to be in the $60-$80 price range so the $20 price makes the Logitech USB Desktop Microphone a no-brainer.As for that Service Pack 2 issue, it's possible that the difficulty was the result of another problem (such as a conflict), or it's possible an update has rendered the problem obsolete. In any case, mine worked right out of the box. Highly recommended.
If you find one in good shape - BUY IT!!!! I bought one locally off Craigslist very cheap, with intention to listen to SACD. I was extremely impressed of sound quality and soon after, I bought a second H/K DVD48 off eBay... I never found one here... This is the best SACD played for on budget listeners, without compromising sound quality!
I've been a trackball user for over 5 years now. The last one I had was Kensington's one with the big clear blue ball. It lasted a good 4 years before the lil rubber rollers gave out. So I decided to replace it with an optical trackball. I chose this one because it had the same layout and left/right click capabilities as my previous one. I am pretty pleased with it. I am amazed at how little I have to work to move the ball... I never realized how much effort I needed to move the old non-optical one. There are only a few design issues I wish I could fix.1) My old one you could turn the whole thing upside down and the ball wouldn't fall out. On this model the ball has no locking-in device. I use this with my laptop and have to search for the ball at the bottom of my bag every single time.2) The lil indent the optical lense is sitting in is a prime place for dust and crap to settle, disrupting the performance. They should cover it up and make it flush with the rest of the interior.3) I wish the buttons were moved a lil more towards the front. It's the fine for clicking with your thumb... but a lil too far back to click on the otherside with your pinky or ring finger.
My wife and I bought ourselves a CellSocket for a Holiday Gift. It's enabled us to unplug Ma Bell and lower our phone bill in half by using those airtime minutes and low-cost long distance calls from the phones in the house. The unit works with my T-Mobile (used to be VoiceStream) Nokia 6190 (and quite a few other handsets).The CellSocket sits on your desk and your PCS phone drops into its cradle when you come home. The CellSocket recharges the PCS phone. After unplugging Ma Bell, you plug it in a phone outlet next to the desk. You can use a &quot;tee&quot; to then plug-in your desk phone into the same phone outlet.When there is an incoming call on your PCS phone, the phones in your house ring and callerID displays just like it did with Ma Bell. When you pick up, the sound is as good as your PCS phone. If you are in a good location, it sounds just as good as your wired phone. If you are in a poor coverage area, buy the one with an external antenna jack. You can buy gain antennas to improve reception.To dial, you pick up any phone in the house and hear a special dialtone. Then you dial numbers just like you would on your PCS phone. The # key acts like the Send or Talk key. The CellSocket works just fine with banking applications or voice mail where you need touch tones to navigate around menus. The # key works normally during a phone call. Kids have to be taught this extra step so they can call 911# if they have to.CellSocket gives my wife one number where she can be reached at home, shopping or on the road. The PCS cell provider's voicemail catches calls when I am on the phone or not able to answer it. An answering machine can only catch calls when you are not on the phone. It's really great for providing phone service into areas where you can't get phone service, need it for an emergency line, or simply want to unplug Ma Bell to save some money.The only shortcomings of this product are 1) Having to remember to dial # after the number. I find the special dial tone reminds me to dial using the PCS dialing method. 2) The Call Waiting feature does not work with CellSocket (or I did not figure it out yet). We don't use it anyway since we don't like being interrupted during a call and know calls are being caught by voicemail. 3) When the power fails, and you have an incoming call, only the PCS phone rings. The other phones don't have dialtone. To overcome this, you can plug the charger into a uninteruptable power supply (UPS) - the same kind used to keep computers running during a power failure. 4) It does not work with computer modems or fax machines. I use a wireless computer connection and an online service like e-fax that converts an incoming fax into an e-mail attachment.Despite these few shortcomings, I like the product very much and highly recommend it. Its savings, particularly on long distance bills and the recurring monthly bills make it very useful for nearly anyone.
I was drawn to the sleek design and thought the price wasn't bad either. I bought it for my office where it doesn't get much use (until after business hours). I am constantly fighting with static and station reception and have had to hang the antenna wires all over everything for a clear signal. Now, at about 8 months, the CD player has completely stopped working. This unit no longer reads, recognizes or plays any CD's not matter what I do. So, now I own a nice looking, static playing radio that if you're not careful will trip you up in it's antenna wires.
Surprised at the great quality, and with the Amazon supper saver free shipping, this has to be a best buy, they are long enough to have to pay extra shipping via UPS.
I bought the CR79 because I wanted something that would look nice in my paneled livingroom. I chose this model specifically because of the external speaker outputs. I thought that if I did not like the sound quality of the built in speakers, I could hook up my own.Let's take the features of this item one by one, in the order of from the worst to the best.The CR79 has the cheapest looking turntable I have ever seen. It would be very easy to break something just by inattention. I put a good quality stereo record from the 60's on it, and the sound was like something from the 1930's or 40's. My wife described it as "music in a can".The AM/FM radio is better, but the sound is all in the mid-range, lacking any real base or clear highs. The reception wasn't too impressive, either.The tape cassette was considerably better. But I had never before seen one where you have to open the door by inserting your thumb into a hole and prying it open. No button to push to eject?The CD player has better sound than the phono, radio or cassette, but wouldn't you expect that anyway? Even so, it still lacks range.The CR79's best feature is its appearance. There's no denying it looks nice sitting there in the living room. It looks well put together, and does not dominate the room. The wood finish looks like a rubbed oil finish that might not be all that durable. A coat of urethane would be a good idea.It's too bad that the Chinese manufacturer of these units did not make them sound as good as they look. This unit is overpriced for what it delivers. It is not a sound system at all, but really just a home decoration item.I returned it to Amazon the next day and ordered the TEAC DC D6300. It is everything the Crosley is not and five dollars cheaper as well.
For now this may seem unimportant but something down the road happens and I need this plan and I have it. Hallejuea!!!
I wanted something that charges the iPod and plays it through the stereo speakers and the iTrip auto was the simplest product to do exactly that. I haven't had any problems with this except for when I'm in between bigger cities where the radio stations are mixed I have to find a new frequency to transfer on. I would prefer that the FM transmitter be a little more powerful but all in all this does what I need it to do.
This camera case has been very useful so far; it's not super attractive, but it's very practical. A good buy--definitely worth the money.
I bought mine 2 months ago, and for no reason at all, while i was taking some vids through my camera, it stopped functioning. I was unable to read the device and now its waiting to end up in the bin. The travelite works fine so far.
DONT BUY MAGELLAN!Totally unreliable, died when I needed it during a trip in Florida. The Call support center has been outsourced to the Phillipines! I had to send the dead unit to Texas. They have had it for almost one month, cannot fix it and do not have a replacement to ship to me. So I continue to wait in limbo. Will never buy a Magellan again or recommend it to anyone.
I love these ear buds! I keep buying the same pair over and over after they start to go bad. I wear them for at least 10 hours every day/night. They fit comfortably in the ear. The wires will eventually start to crack or break if you move them around a ton, but it takes a good 4-5 months for that to happen and alot of wear and tear put on them in that time! Haven't even thought of replacing them with a different kind!
I followed the directions for setting up with a USB connection and all functions worked flawlessly.There seems to be some confusion on how to use an external telephone answering machine. I connected the external answering machine as described in the drawing. Then I set the FAX mode to manual as described on page 4-1 of the manual. The machine is set by default to answer the phone when it receives the FAX beeping sound from the other end. With this combination, if the incoming call is a voice type, the answering machine answers in the usual way and the FAX machine does not disturb it. If the incoming call is a FAX type, the answering machine answers but the FAX beeping signals activate the FAX machine to receive and it cuts off the telephone answering machine.All in all a satisfactory situation for myself who receives very few FAX transmissions.The unit goes into hibernate when nothing is happening and draws 10 W of power from the line. If you want to save even more energy you can turn the power switch off but the date and time are lost after a few days.I intentionally bought this refurbished version because they have better reliability than new ones. All of the early failures have been found and fixed. You are saved the bother of shipping a defective unit back to the repair station.I especially like the way all functions are run by keys on the unit. On the scan you have several choices for storage of the results. The OCR mode has some problems. When scanning the printout of an email, it missed several strings of asterisks used as separators between text sections. When scanning a legal document with signatures it got confused around the signatures and reformatted the text and made spelling errors. However correcting them was faster than retyping the whole document.
Personally the CD type MP3 players are my favorite because theyare much cheaper and hopefully, some time soon, every CD player willhave the ability to play MP3s.D-Link has made a good MP3 player forthe cost. Just remember that you get what you pay for. If you payover [more$] for an MP3 player than you are going to get a featurerich, large capacity type MP3 player. But for [less$] you can't getmuch.Except when it comes to this D-Link branded CD type MP3player... This MP3 player has a T.Digit function, which I have onlyheard of on this product, that works great. What it does is it letsyou enter the track number of say 103 instead of having to press skipa hundred times. Very Nice!And of course it has all of the standardfeatures like play, stop, skip, random, etc. I use this mostly in mycar, but when I take a plane trip or something I like to bring italong and only have to bring a couple of CDs instead of my whole CDcollection.Recommended for the value and convenience factor.
Batteries were cheaper than in any of the stores in my town. Quick shipping.
As the other reviewers have said, they do sound great, but they allow too much sound to escape. I planned to use them at work, but I can't because of that. Get the ear canal types, or the headphones with an enclosure around the entire ear.
i purchased the speaker for my grandson who lives with me and he liked it very much so i guess if he liked it then so do i. i was very satisfied with the speed of shipping. thank you
This is supposed to be a special cleaning solution - is it really? I can't say. I might just be buying into the hype, but after using it for years, I love the stuff and trust it.Have smudges, dust, dirt, fingerprints on your device? This is the stuff you want.I bought the kit with the press-down spray cap (it looks like there are several versions of the kits available - I can't comment on those).The kit does warn against not using it on certain devices (and checking with the manual that they came with to see if you should use it or not). For what I needed it for: cleaning my LCD Monitor, Plasma TV and small devices (iPhone, iPad, etc..) it works great. It doesn't have alcohol, so no need to worry about it eating the protective coatings. A spray is usually good enough for small devices (more for a big TV) - spray it directly into the included microfiber cloth (not onto the TV).Not only does it work, it works FAST. You can scrub at an iPhone screen for a couple minutes with a dry microfiber cloth and it'll clean it - with the ScreenClean kit, you only need to wipe it 1-2 times and you're done.The bottle mine came with (6.76 oz) is enough to last a long time. I've had mine for about 3-4 years and still have about 3/4ths of it left. I was surprised to see this was a MONSTER product, considering how inexpensive it was.Is this a necessity? No. You can probably get by with water and a microfiber, but this will make the process much quicker (and easier), and for that it was definitely worth the (low) cost.
These Selectors are a fantastic way to organize your DVD's. We have over 300 DVD's which would be next to impossible to store in their original holders.
I decided to get this 80GB iPod in order to store my CD collection. It seems that I will never run out of space in this iPod. The only problem I've had so far is that sometimes it stops working for 3 up to 10 seconds, and then it starts working again. This only happens when turning the wheel around and when plugged into the monster cable in the car. I'm pretty satisfied, though.
I had trouble getting the first router to work, even after 2 hours on the phone with a Linksys rep. They determined that the router was defective. (I found out later that it was a problem with my modem, so probably not the router.) However, Linksys gave me a case number, and Amazon accepted the return and shipped a new router...all without shipping charges! I'm getting great speeds with the new router (and new modem), and the service from Amazon and Linksys was wonderful!
This product works amazingly well on my Palm E2! However, Navagator 5.0, which is what comes with the product, is already out of date. The maps are old. And in trying to update the maps, I find that the Palm E2 is no longer supported. It seems the software requires a more powerful device with Navagator 6.0. GREAT! Just great.Larry Coffman
External hard drives can be so delicate and it's important to my peace of mind to spend a little bit more to protect it even if it spends its entire life in a desk drawer and rarely travels (we'll see!). This case is good durable quality which is not too soft at all and I trust it with my data. The magenta is a chill color...something to be said for adding a dash of personality to a pretty standard thing. Fits the Toshiba 320GB HDDR320E04XW nicely with no complaints. All my drive needs is one little USB cord so it fits snug in case's mesh pocket. Happy stuff.
I use this gps holder on my mountain bike and it supports very well all kind of abuse, hits on the ground, vibrations, etc. Very well made product with a strong plastic and a hard fix to the bike.
WOW!!! Are these really supposed to be less than 40 bucks??The sound is amazingly full, from classical to jazz to rock. Playing Elgar's Enigma Variation I could hear the distinct sound of each instrument, from the treble to bass, nothing but clean crisp sound. Chopin's piano was nothing short of heaven on these headphones. Playing some jazz saxophone, I could hear the player breath! I have never heard that in this track when I was listening to it all the previous times. Also, you can heard where each note begins and ends, even when the sax part was soft and blanketed by the accompanyment. Moving over to my favorite rock bands, again, deep bass and crisp sound.In summary, unless you want to spend 150+ bucks on some closed and bulky headphones, you won't be able to find anything better than these headphones. And if your budget is under 50, I don't see how you can choose any other headphone.
Remote sending of video + audio + IR control is a good idea planned to be delivered by this artifact. Truth is interference degrades audio and renders video unusable from just 25 feet and one through-wall.Think twice before taking this solution because as 2.4 GHz band is crowded, 5.8 represents hope but performance is subject to a myriad of conditions.
MY Ipod Mini is really cool.I got the green one.Its really easy to use and great for car rides,exersising and just for enjoyment.A couple of warnings:If you buy the dock DONT use it all the time because the paint will chip off.Also dont use the Belt clip a lot becuase the paint will chip off too.I would reccomend getting a car charger,apple care,dock,and an armband.Same with armband dont use it a lot because the paint will chip off.
I got it for my son's birthday he absolutely loves them. The price was just right and the quality top notch. I have own apair top-end head phones with noise cancellation and for the price it was perfect.
Replaced a couple of basic power strips with this. Looks better & I feel better about using this instead of the power strips. Hope I never have to find out if this protects better or not. Price was better than what I could find locally. Shipping was timely & product arrived before delivery date. Would order again from this seller.
The Toshiba AC adapter did not look exactly like the original that it replaced but it works fine. We received it in one week. The original would not stay locked in place, this one does. We haven't had it long enough to say how it will hold up over the long haul. We would purchase it again.
I bought this router, ran it for a couple of days to make sure it worked okay, the reloaded it with the (Linux based) software from [...] I now have more functionality and can adjust parameters such as the power level (I increased the 28mw setting to 70mw).
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.
This works fine with my MAC Mini and the X10 radio remote antenna.
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.
I bought this item and simply plugged it into the parallel printer port on my printer and then into a USB port on my Dell Studio XPS 9000 running Windows 7. Windows recognized the printer immediately and automatically installed the printer driver, without my having to do anything else. When I went to Devises and Printers on the Control Panel, my LaserJet 4 Plus showed up as a functional printer (after a 30-second delay). I was then able to print a sample document. No fuss, no problems.After it was all installed, I noticed that it came with an instruction booklet and a little CD. I didn't need to use either.
This is a lightweight, well padded backpack that is truly amazing how much you can fit inside -- all of my lenses, flash, camera, extra supplies, rocket blower, etc...amazing! I used a lowepro 220 slingbag until this one - but this fits almost twice as much, at about the same weight. You won't be disappointed.ONE WARNING: The CANON logo on the bag advertises you have a camera and expensive equipment inside -- do not use in dangerous areas where there are pickpockets or other unsavory characters. You might want to put a button or sticker over the Canon Logo if using the bag for travel. Don't leave it lying around in an airport, a train station, or a library.
Product arrived on time and functions as described. I would recommend this product for anyone wanting to store a large number of DVD's or CD's. The only slight issue is that it's slightly difficult to zip it shut once a lot of DVD's are in it. Not a real problem and it gets a little easier once you get used to it. I actually just put it back on the shelf unzipped most of the time as it doesn't really need to be zipped shut to sit on the shelf.
These headphones are pretty awesome. They do sound great, and its really neat to feel the bass thumping your ears (dun listen to them at the highest levels, my ears were ringing for days after i did that) Its true about what others say about not being able to hear anything else when the headphones are on, well thats one of the reasons it was built. I also tested the headphones with my brother, i put them on full blast and he could barely hear it, i put my old pretty awesome headphones( i forget the brand, seinhesser?) and he could hear every detail and namethe song i was listening to. So these are really great for subway goers or those that like to listen to their music loud and not disturb other people. I only downside to me is the price, its kinda expensive but it still rocks, o and if u tap the wire u can hear it in the headphones, i wonder why it doesn that, its like the stethoscope things doctors use to listen to your heart, my solution to that was to keep the wire a bit tight or secured, so that it doesnt bump into things. I truely reccommend these headphones, they are ultmatly comfortable.I'm a NYC student, my life is music on the train.
I found this camera to be a great investment. The quality of the pictures is impeccable. You have 10 megapixels at your disposal. I purchased the 4 gig stick for the camera and I am able to record somewhere around an hour's worth of video and you still have room for pictures. The camera creates a slideshow with optional music in the background. Pretty sweet.The only setback that the camera has is a steady cam feature to help eliminate blurry pictures. You have to hold the camera fairly still to capture a good photo. The software is fairly simple as well. For $350, you get a touch screen (the screen is huge I might add...) camera that takes amazing quality photos. Go for it!
This is a must for anyone who travels. Simply set up the shot, walk in it and push the button. Now you can be in all those vacation shots instead of behind the camera. The direction remote only works from the front of camera and does have a limited range , approx. 20'. Mine came with a nice little pouch that slid onto the camera strap, so it stay with camera at all times and is easily accessible.
I'm a Photojournalist in Mexico, in my work borrow me a Mk IIN but the battery who came with the camera it was too old and lose the charge too fast.I think in buy one but here in Mexico are too expensive like 200 dlls or more and it's impossible find a gereric.I order this item whit my family in usa, then they send me this to my house in mexico.i put to charge in my original canon charger and when i disconect one of the tiny tubes who came in the contact space broke's and fall, the charger not charge de battery anymore, i try to fix it whit a cuprum litle tube for make contact and doesn't worki loose my mind and broke the battery...
THESE TAPES WERE VERY CHEAP BUT ONCE YOU ADDED THE SHIPPING IT WAS ABOUT THE SAMES PRICE AS THE REST- TAPES WERE ABOUT $4-$5 AND SHIPPING WAS @$15. OH WELL THE TAPE IS GOOD QUALITY AND I NEEDED THEM.
Im not an electronics whiz at the least. Friend suggested this for a low cost dependable power supply to go with new video card, I installed both myself!! which is amazing....Very simple does its job pushing new video card , 0 problems so far since purchase in june/09
I bought these headphones for online gaming - ventrillo, and such - I am quite impressed. I recommend them.
Works amazingly well for the low price point. My Phenom's cores haven't ever gone past 150ish, even with a full load. And that's using the standard heatsink-fan combo provided by AMD. More than enough for numerous applications, too! Awesome Product!
I love it and use it all the time! It's one of my most useful tools. It always works and works well. I recommend it, highly, to anyone.
Picked this keyboard up after I saw it used in an HTPC for less than $1,000 article on Engadget to give it a whirl at home.Pros-Cost-Decent trackball accuracy-Comfortable to use whether sitting on your lap, or held in mid-air just navigating.Cons-World's cheapest quality keyboard. The keys feel horrible. In contrast to the sturdy frame construction, the pretty good trackball, and the mouse/media keys, the actual keyboard is HORRIFIC.-Sleep mode. Sometimes the keyboard goes into sleep mode and there's no visual indication of this except for the lack of on-screen response. I found that rolling the trackball a few times then hitting the left mouse button brings it out of sleep better than any other method. Which admittedly makes absolutely no sense, but IT WORKS!-Have to keep a spare wired keyboard around because with this keyboard you can't access BIOS settings or force the PC to boot from CD/DVD instead of HDD.-Misses keystrokes. This is probably due to the crappy keyboard quality, but if you type reasonably fast this thing misses letters all over the place. Good enough for a quick IM, but don't write an e-mail to your boss.Other thoughts...Despite the keyboard quality, I would recommend this keyboard to others who are looking for something simple yet effective. Just don't try putting the adapter anywhere other than line-of-sight maybe fifteen feet. My PC sits behind a smoked glass door with the rest of the home entertainment gear, otherwise this thing would stick out like a unicorn horn.
Great price for this cable to connect my Sony Hi8 Camcorder to my Tivo to transfter some old analog videos to my Tivo DVR. Great value!
Recommendation: I'd buy this if you want this particular combination of features. But to get the features there are large compromises in performance.In this review, I will mention the Gecko 201, Quest, and Vista C. These are other units made by Garmin. I own a 201 and a Quest (early version) but have not yet used the other unit or the later Quest's.Driving: When placing it on the dash I am forced to compromise between seeing the display and aiming the antenna outside of the car for reception, since the antenna is in the body of the unit. The effect depends on the design of the car (how big the windows are, I would guess.) On the Quest, the antenna flips up and it does not have this problem. Sunlight reflecting off the front face of the unit into the driver's eyes is sometimes a problem, and aiming to unit to fix this can compromise reception and/or readability. The battery life is short enough that I find a car plug necessary (at additional cost). However, the battery life can be extended by disabling features. It is not able to find automobile routes, such as the Vista C or Quest can do. I find that when I compare the cost of a Vista (plus maps and plug) with, say, a Quest (where these are included), they are pretty much the same. So I would not get a Vista if the only planned use was extensive route finding while driving. The Quest is a much better solution.Hiking: I live in California. Here there are grassy hills to tree covered hills. I find that my main area of concern is finding my location when in the trees since in other areas I can navigate with a map (the GPS does not rule out needing a map, even with the topo map CDs) and my eyes. I have been comparing the reception of the Vista with my Gecko 201, and find that the 201 gets noticably stronger signals. This results in the 201 getting faster, better positions, and getting positions where the Vista will not, such as in moderate tree cover, which is where I'd really want a position. I find that e-compass and e-altimeter do not outweigh the fact I cannot get a position lock. So if your only planned use is hiking, I'd get something with better reception, and a Silva "Ranger" style compass.I am finding that when I switch on/off the compass feature (to save battery life, the compass is a noticable drain) the software in the unit crashes and it shuts off. A pain, but not a fatal one.However, all the preceeding being said, if you want a single unit that can get you to a park, then navigate around the park, and back to the car, this unit is cheaper that two separate GPS units for each aplication. And it nicely fits into a pocket for hiking. I also hear that geocachers like them since they need to get close to the cache in the car, and then take the unit out of the car to find the cache. I could see this unit being nice in that application.
Love these little cameras. Easy smeezy to setup and use. Great reception. Bought one 6 months ago for a laptap ... loved it so much, just bought another from my PC.
Well almost a year later I guess this has done its job. For those with a standard 15.4" screen, I would probably recommend something else. I thought it would stretch, as other reviewers had mentioned, but I ended up with small holes in the two bottom corners. It has protected the outside of the computer, but it is a struggle every day getting it in. It was inexpensive, but I still have to drop it from my original 4 stars to 3 stars.---------------------------------The major draw to this item was the price, $14.99. It is a bit tight on my Dell computer, but it serves the purpose - protecting it while it is in my backpack. I will say that after reading a previous reviewers comments on the metal bodyglove logo scrating the top of his laptop, I do place the computer in the sleeve upside down.
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.
The Good:Small, lightweight, inexpensivedecent soundThe Bad:The battery life on this thing is awful. In under two hours the thing is completey drained. This is made worse by the fact thateven when it's "off" it still has an active display, furtherdraining the single AAA batteryInterface is not intuitive (then again what do you expect for something this small)Headphones. Simply put, they stink. Those people with large ears may find them perfect though.Memory size is limited, and not upgradeable.Conclusion:The mini-yepp is an expensive, decent piece of equipment. Howeverit's not worth the money. Its performance does not meet the specifications that are outlined in the product description and Iwould advise anyone looking for an mp3 player to avoid this modelunless they have money to burn.
This case looks really great in your hand walking around. It always catches someone's eye. It also looks really expensive. You can tell it was made to last with the white thread against the black leather accent.There is only one tiny thing I don't like and it's the material inside the case. It often leaves traces of the black fibre on the camera but only detectable if you hold as close as your nose, but like I say that's very minor.
Product worked great for 1 year and inexplicably the HD failed and no longer works. As an IT person, I've tried everything (swapping out cables, power and even tried connecting the device to my laptop and backup PC). It was good while it lasted. Now I've lost 100GB of data. If you plan on buying, please remember to backup your LaCie HD.
I bought these to use in my digital camera, an SD device that supports MicroSDHC with SD Adaptors. And these MicroSDHC cards worked fine -- once I tested them in a friend's adaptor. But the adaptors that came with this didn't work at all, which made the whole product useless to me. I contacted the seller (Digital Media Source) for a refund, and never heard back.
Seems like good quality, and fairly inexpensive. I'd probably go with the targus UV+Polarizer for $20, though. Silver color doesn't look as bad as I thought it would, but I prefer black.
..but in this case an inferior product.There are better ones out there with more functionality and better quality.
This fan came shipped in it's original box, not within another box which was fine, saves on packaging. The item was easy opening and although it came with instructions I didn't need them to assemble due to minimal parts and common sense. The fan is not really a hard plastic, and the guard is also made of plastic but it is fairly quiet and really throws a lot of wind so I'm satisfied. Will it last? Time will tell. I think if it falls over it may be prone to breaking since it's all plastic... just don't tip it over.
It's hard to believe that you can purchase so much performance for less than $40. This little radio has the ability to fill a large room with undistorted sound from any of its 12 bands. Moreover, it is quite easy to use. Sensitivity and voice clarity are remarkable. The automatic gain control deals nicely with weak and strong signals. Selectivity is quite good, but one could use a larger tuning knob (or I suppose in my case, smaller fingers) to make those fine adjustments easier. The size of the radio makes it easy to pack.Although you get a lot of radio for a few dollars, it would have been nice if Sangean had included an AC adaptor. I have used this radio a lot since I purchased it, and it does have a hardy appetite for batteries when played at high volume. Accordingly, I purchased an AC adaptor for it. I tried several adaptors before I settled on the Radio Shack 4.5 volt &quot;International&quot; model (cat. no. 273-1759). This device accepts almost any input voltage and frequency and produces a full amp of filtered, regulated DC. Unlike other adaptors I tried, this one is relatively &quot;quiet.&quot; It does not induce hum or electrical noise. Best of all, it folds up in a very small travel package.If you don't want to spend a lot of cash on a multi band radio, but want to be able to listen to stations wherever you may travel, the SG622 should work well for you.
This is my first Kensington product. I use a Microsoft Exlporer trackball at work and really love it (even though I usually hate everything Microsoft).At home I had a Logitech trackball; one that was thumb controlled and it was killing my hand and wrist. I bought the Kensington because I'd heard a lot of positive reviews of the Kensington products.I have problems with the curser stalling, the buttons are poorly positioned and after about an hour or so of working it starts to make my hand cramp and my wrist hurt. I really wish it had a scroll wheel on it because it's awkward to hold the button and control the ball at the same time.I'm a graphic designer and constantly on my computer so this has been a real problem.
Especially at Christmas time, the labeler comes in very handy and these wider labels are especially good for card addressing, etc. Recommended.
It's speaker wire, what more could you expect? 1) It's white so it blends with white walls, and 2) it's color coated. My only complaint is that the color is more of an off-white/cream, not a big deal though. Does the job.
Do not buy anything from Pinnacle. Their software deceptively leads you to believe that you need to purchase further programs to burn DVDs. I did so and got incorrect activation codes twice before requesting a refund which they have refused to give even though the product does not work and meets their advertised return policy. I have filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive trade policies and knowingly offering defective products.
I was very enthusiastic about this purchase. The design is amazing and it was the perfect product of my needs...on paper. But, after using it several times in SD card mode without a hitch, I switched it to USB Stick mode and it just flat out rebooted the computer. My guess is that it created a surge in the USB 2.0 port on my Lenovo T60p which are not known to fail. I tried again, same result this time with XP not being able to recognize the card. When it was removed from the USB port, the computer restarted again. Now no device I have can recognize it. This could be a fluke based on all the other reviews (why I bought the card) but not mine.
Ear Buds are a disaster. I just discovered this. I am over 50 and figured my hearing was going (which to a certain degree it is of course). After increasing the ripping quality for my CDs and still having issues with hearing stuff I decided to look into ear phones as a possible problem.They sure were...these are great for the gym. I also bought some Sanheisers (SP?) for twice the price and they are great also but too heavy for the gym. And too goofy looking even for me on a tread mill.I recommend this product.
I was very impressed with the price and the quality of this memory card for my digital camera! Highly recommend!
Quality product from Panasonic -- length is just about perfect for connecting my HD Cable settop to a Pana. plasma screen. Recommended.
Initially when I saw this product I was thinking whether to buy Memory sticks on brands other than Sony. I just had my Sony Clie and I wanted to get the largest possible memory sticks available. Lexar sells their sticks about half the price of Sony. So I bought it (actually a few), and I have absolutely no problems with it. No files have been lost on the stick (I have used it for more than half a year), and the access speed is OK too. Packaging is excellent, takes forever to rip it open though :p With this price it is definitely worth while.
I bought this printer for my son-in-law. He wanted a wireless printer, and pleased with the product.
Purchased this item to survey a remote lake. Interested in bottom morphology and structure more than fish. Worked very well. As stated in the specs, you must use at slow speeds. Over 5mph it loses the bottom and gives strange readings. But below 5mph gives very good and accurate bottom and structure readings with decent detail for an inexpensive and portable system. Would prefer a much smaller/lighter weight battery option than the sealed lead acid battery. Otherwise met all expectations and needs.
I had the "opportunity" to view this player at one of BB's Magnolia stores. It was connected via HDMI to a high-end Sony 1080p RPTV, playing a Blu-Ray demo disc. The first thing I noticed was an unexpected fuzziness and graininess to the image. Since it was a movie clip I just thought, "well, OK... I guess it's normal for film to have grain, right?"However, as the disc progressed into a chapter of digital still pictures (presumably to demonstrate the steadiness of the image), I was even less impressed. I watched, somewhat off-put, as a centuries-old book panned jerkily onto the screen. Once the panning finally stopped, the richly calligraphed pages of the open book could easily be read (albeit with noticeable ghosting around the letters).But then, when an ancient style world map appeared on the screen, I literally winced. The violent vibration from the closely spaced lines reminded me of a flickering 1980's computer monitor running 1024x768 at 60Hz. A whole section of the map was shimmering, and not in a good way.I couldn't watch any more, and I walked out of the store with a headache I didn't have when I entered. If Sony's own demo of their Blu-Ray player is this bad, they can keep it.
Cable was delivered quite fast and works as expected for a very reasonable price.
ITs good....its ok..Its nice and cormfortable, but i never knew a 17in bag was like tat big and im only 14...so...the bag felt big and long..but if ur 17+ it would be good..Design is great....Cormforatble...feature.ss..wat else u need...justa buy it..Its good...comes with warranty too!!!LOL...G2gFeeli like i have no life
I have three of these drives and have been using one or another of them for quite a few months. No problem with storage, but the click-to-engage dongle requires a bit of care. Oh yes, and the drive tries to install and run its built-in buggy backup software. This can be nasty under Windows, but only a minor annoyance under Linux because it only pops up a notification icon and doesn't run.For all the users who have had these drives "fail" ... perhaps the problem is not the hardware, but the OS. The Windows USB drivers may just be a bit buggy (and theauto-execute backup software, see above, may lock up the machine). I haven't had a problem with them running under Linux, but then if the Gnome or KDE window manager fails to mount or eject, I can always do it manually from an xterm window.The real problem is Windows users who don't really understand computers. It's as if you didn't know how to check the oil or change a flat on your car. Maybe you shouldn't be driving if that's the case. Maybe you shouldn't be using a computer if you don't know how to diagnose and fix simple problems.
These speakers are awesome for their size. Great sound for DVD surround sound and cd's. Very adequate subwoofer for a small room. Also purchased the matching surround back speaker and it too works well. Good buy for the price if you are looking for small speakers.
nice basic splitter. flat response (0.2%) through WUXGA. DDC pass-through on port 1, 5 volts supplied on pin 9
Set this up without any problems (no tech support!) and have been using wirelessly for over one week without any problems.
This bag is everything I hoped that it would be. It's comfortable to carry, holds all of my books and my computer. The zipper top makes it very easy to access what is inside without having to open the front flap. I highly recommend this bag.
My first impression of this lens was that it was much smaller than the pictures make it out to be. Only about 3 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. But boy does it make your photos pop. I've been reading a lot of reviews about the new Pentax K7, considering upgrading from my K10D. But one review I read, criticized consumers for wasting time always upgrading their camera body, when what really matters is the glass. Well, I can say, that guy was right. I took the money I was going to use on a new body and spent it on 2 high quality lenses. One of them was this macro. I'm not disappointed. It's like my camera is brand new and my photographic abilities have been improved. I bought this lens for flowers and insects. It works amazingly. At times the focus does "hunt" a bit, but I think that's my camera more than the lens. I was expecting tight, crisp, high detail close ups and that's exactly what I've been getting. I've heard others say this makes a great portrait lens. Well, they're right. I didn't know why until I gave it a shot. Because this lens is macro and has such shallow focus capabilities, it tends to throw the background into a very soft buttery bokeh. This makes your subject really jump out of the photo. The effect is subtle but very pleasing and your portraits will be much improved I promise. So this is a double duty lens and it works great for both. Add to that, it's small and light and it's easy to toss in the camera bag for when you need it. Someone else mentioned the focus action is a bit "crunchy" but I think they may have the focus clamp on. If you accidentally bump that to "on" position, it tried to hold the focus. You can still turn the focus ring though but it requires more effort and makes a slight grinding noise. Don't do this and you'll be just fine.
I'll be short simple an to the key points here ... NOT A SONY BULB ! Don't be fooled or mislead . It's similar in look feel fit and performance but it's clearly NOT a Sony bulb . Sure it costs a fraction of the price of the SONY version but don't be mislead ... Performance and build are from what i've seen better than alot of the other knock off's and copy cat's out there but you will know when comparing side by side , it's not a SONY bulb .
A solid polarizer, nicely build and includes a small hardcase to store when not in use. If you are looking for a polarizer I can certainly recommend this one. I have been using mine for almost a year now, all across the Northern American Hemisphere, without problem.Before you buy it, make yourself a favor and read on its uses. Chances are you don't need it and are better of without it. Otherwise, go for it!
This remote is easy to program. However, the buttons on this often stick. For instance if I want to enter 5 it will enter 55. Or if I want to recall the previous channel it will go to the channel and immediately go back to the channel I was watching. A little annoying.
I purchased this device after running my boat aground on a sand bar. I was going very slow and didn't damage my boat. I would not advise installing it yourself unless you are very capable. I drove my car and boat to Best Buy and their marine installer did a fine job. It works great and warns me of any hiding sand bars.
POSTED 09/27/04:I purchased this unit about three weeks ago and so far, overall, I have been very happy with it.Below are some things I really like and dislike about the Panasonic VCR/DVD Recorder.LIKES:1. DVD-RAM: CHASE feature. With this feature, similar to a DVR, you can start watching the program that is being recorded before it has finished recording OR you can watch another program on the same disc. Chase also allows you to pause live TV, backup to see something again, etc. Chase mode even works when dubbing tapes. If you are one of those people, like me, that is constantly backing up the tape to see/hear something again, this will save wear and tear on the VCR.2. DVD-RAM: 1.33x playback. It speeds up the audio, but doesn't change the pitch. Not really suitable for movies or dramas, but it does allow you to quickly watch news and documentaries. With this feature and skipping commercials I can watch an hour long documentary in just over 30 minutes.3. DVD-RAM: Easy trimming and editing of recordings allows you to cut out commercials and make more room on the disc. Shows can be divided too and chapter marks added.4. DUBBING: Easy and clean dubbing VHS to DVD. Just cue and pause the tape and then when you hit DVD record it starts the recording and unpauses the tape at the same time. Only a couple frames of the paused image get recorded. Commercials can be removed this way too if you want to take the time. VCR on-screen messages are suppressed when recording, so you don't have to worry about a "PLAY" becoming part of your recording. I actually find this manual method of dubbing better than the ONE-TOUCH dubbing option, which doesn't give as much control. This also works for DVD to VCR dubbing, but the procedure is a bit more complicated.5. You CAN record two shows at once, one to the VCR and the other to DVD. However, you can only do one TUNER (Channel ##) recording at a time, so one or both recordings must be via AV inputs.6. Remote control of the VCR and DVD is mostly the same.7. The clock seems to keep accurate time, having gained only about 3 seconds in 3 weeks.8. VCR: A VP recording speed which is 5x longer than SP and doesn't look much worse than EP. With VP speed you can record 13h 20m+ on a T160 or 16h 40m+ on a T200. Not compatible with most other VCRs though.9. VCR: 35x search mode. Clean picture with little noise too.10. VCR: Super fast Rewind and also a Jet Rewind, both take less than a minute to rewind a T160 tape.DIS-LIKES:1. No digital zoom on DVD Player. I have poor vision and the zoom feature on my last DVD player allowed me to see small print without getting closer to the TV, so I really miss the zoom feature!2. The manual is confusing and dis-organized (see 02/19/05 update), but it is also complete so I suggest reading it from cover to cover.3. No frame advance on the VCR, just pause and slow motion. And the slow motion is awkward to use.4. Many features only available on DVD-RAM. (Do download the manual from Amazon and look at the RAM DVD-R, etc. headers to see what recording formats each feature supports.)5. CD-Audio playback is too loud and muffled and sounds terrible, at least on my TV. It could be my TV, but output from DirecTV as well as TV, DVD, VHS and MP3 playback from this unit all sound great on the same TV.6. Quality of LP and EP DVD recordings is really bad during scenes with smoke/steam/fog. Scenes with fast motion also cause some digital artifacts too. However, these could be problems with all DVD Recorders in general and not just the Panasonic.Anyway, despite the above problems I am really pleased with this unit. The pluses definitely outweigh the negatives. Unless something better comes on the market I would get another one if I needed a second VCR/DVD recorder** UPDATE 02/19/05: **Having used this unit for several months now I just want to add that I still find it to be an excellent machine. The Time-Slip (simultaneous record and play and chasing playback) have changed how I watch TV. I rarely watch a program live anymore, or when I do, I wait until it is about 1/3rd over so I can watch it in chase mode and skip the commercials.The flexible recording mode has been wonderful for recording programs and copying tapes to DVD-R. Flexible Recording calculates the necessary bitrate to fit a recording on a disc at the best possible quality. Many recorders limit you to fixed rates, such as 2 or 4 hours. With FR, if a program or tape is 2 hours and 10 minutes long it can be recorded at near SP (or 2 hour) quality instead of having to be recorded at a noticeably lower quality. While Flexible Recording is not available for One-Touch Dubbing, it can easily be done manually. Just tune to the "TP" (tape) channel before starting Flexible Recording.I've found that many commercial tapes can be copied. Don't assume like I did at first that none can. Use a DVD-RAM disc or scrap DVD-R to do some test recordings of all your tapes and see which you can backup to DVD-R. More than 50% of the tapes I own can and don't give the copy protected message.For time-shift recording I recommend you get some double sided DVD-RAMs in cartridges. The cartridge protects the discs from dirt and dust which can cause write errors. While you do have to flip the discs to use the other side, a double sided cartridge takes up no more room than a single side cartridge or two single sided non-cartridge DVD-RAMs.If you need to record more than 4 hours and can't change discs and don't want to record to DVD in EP mode, you can use the VCR too. VHS may be a step backwards from DVD, but VHS-SP looks a lot better than DVD-EP. The VHS recording can then be copied to another DVD-RAM for editing.Regarding the manual, if you buy this unit then be sure to download the manual from Amazon. You can then use the PDF viewer to search for the feature or function you need to learn how to use. Trust me, it's a lot quicker to fire up the computer than trying to find what you want to know in the printed manual.** UPDATE 10/6/05 **The manual says that timer recordings cannot be executed on both DVD and VHS at the same time and that timer recordings can not overlap. However, I discovered recently that this is not true. Two timer recordings can be made simultaneously, provided they are not from different channels. You can record L1 and L2 at the same time or a combination of either L1 or L2 and a tuned channel.I've also discovered that if you are recording to DVD-RAM and are not playing a title then hitting Time-Slip will begin playback at 30 seconds from the end of the recording. This is a useful feature when you have the TV on in the background and have one of those "What was that?" moments. :)
I gave these speakers as a gift to my husband, he has been thrilled with them. He is an avid gamer and they work great with all of his games. Highly recommend this product to anyone that is looking for 2.1 speakers.
I didn't think I would be too into the whole Tivo thing when I bought this for my husband, but WOW, it relly does change how you watch tv! I just wish I would have bought the 80-hr. one, so I wouldn't have to wonder when shows might be deleted to make room for new ones. This one works excellent though, it did stop and reboot a couple times since we had it, but I'm sure it needed to do so to run properly. Nothing erases when this happens, it just takes about 5 or 6 minutes to start up again, everything is still there when it comes back. Just so you know if you by one, you do have to pay for monthly service and it does need to be connected to a phone line (I had to run a 50 ft. cord long the ceiling from my kitchen since our living room doesn't have a hookup).
Without exception, this is the WORST PRODUCT I have ever purchased on Amazon. My wife needed these tapes to record an important meeting and the need was so urgent I had them shipped overnight to her hotel for the meeting the next day. After that considerable expense, the tapes were no good. The first one out of the package had a loose end that had come off the reel. I was able to use a small piece of clear tape to re-attach it to the spindle.When she returned home and tried to transcribe the tapes, we found that they were full of drop-outs and sounded like you were rotating the microphone while recording. Her previous tapes were another brand and they worked fine so we know that the recorder is fine. The minimum allowed rating is one star or I would have given it a zero!Caveat emptor
Very nice. Attractive and stylish. Fits in purse, very compact. Has good clasp, well made from good leather. Places for spare chips.Not one thing I was disappointed in. not disappointed in any thing about the case.You will be pleased with this product.
After using this lense only a couple times I knew it was a must have for anyone using the R1 that wanted close up photos. Great product at a great price on amazon.
This product is bad. Returned it right away. The signal drops. Additionally, there is ghosting across the screen on both monitors. My display was simple 1280x1024.
I bought the Wolverine Data FlashPac 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader to take with me on a 3 week tour of Italy. The cost was more than offset by the cost of memory cards for my camera that I did not have to buy. It really was a one button operation and the batteries lasted the entire trip without recharging. There was a charger if I needed it. I used only 3 GB of memory and downloaded over 1000 photos. It is a nice compact, efficient machine.
They can't support this properly - beware. A simple question on how to connect this wirelessly they can't provide help. They then actually had the nerve to tell me to seek support from the retailer!!Beware.
This product basically does what it's supposed to do... however - it also occasionally does strange actions, has to have cabling disconnected and reconnected to work again, and has an annoying "beep" that cannot be turned off.Sounds like I don't like it, eh? Well, despite these drawbacks, it works well for the most part (97+% of the time), making my life between work and home easier by saving all that space on my home office desk.So...I can recommend it, but with the above drawbacks. If anyone knows of a better product or an update for this one, please let me know!
Does what it says. Provides a nice case to carry around my buds. No complaints.
Great sound, but the cord is too short, even if you use an MP3 player on an armband. If you turn your head while exercising, you will pull the left ear bud right out. The right one has a longer cord and will hold. They do give you an extension cord, but it is too long and the connection point is too heavy. The excess weight will also pull on the earbuds and the left one (with the shortest slack) will come out. On a five-mile ride/run I had to readjust this set several times. If not for the amazing sound, I would have given this product just one star. It would be a good set of headphones if you listen to music while lounging indoors.
the detector i bought does not fit on the clip. Sold as it would and no goodEscort 57-000027 Visor Clip Mount for Radar and Laser Detectors
Since this was my first time installing a wireless router, I was somewhat nervous if I could do it correctly and easily. Being a computer literate person that I am, I knew that installing the hardware was the easy part. But I was also pleasantly surprised to find out how easy it was setting it up wirelessly with my laptop.I definitely could have used this right out of the box wirelessly with my laptop, but I prefer to have certain security features turned on/off while I am online. And if you don't know what features to turn on/off, you can use the included CD to walk you through it.The size of this wireless router is very small. Its range is also very good for my small apartment. And so far, I haven't experienced any slowdown or loss of connection yet. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive wireless router with standard features.
The software that comes with this printer is AWFUL. It hangs up for no reason and I have to reboot my PC to clear the print queue. It has annoying behavior, for example when you print double sided it immediately presents a popup window telling you to flip the pages when the first set it finished. The problem is you can't minimize this window and do something else on your pc. You have to wait until all pages finish printing. Extremely annoying. I have had to throw away two cartridges due to the "cartridge not intended" issue. I know I installed HPs patch after the first time, but it did not work. This is absolutely the last HP product I will ever buy.
I bought this months ago for $12.99 ! Included the Sennheiser earbuds. MP3 Music quality is great through those, or connected to quality PC speaker system (with subwoofwer). FM radio quality was fair (no real antenna), and recording Mic or from radio was weak. But I bought it for the MP3 - and LOW price. Of course, the screen is too small for middle aged people such as myself to read without glasses, and the 700 mAh Ni-Cd battery I use barely powers it for 8 hours ... but what do you expect for $13. If I had paid more, I would expect a larger display, and the ability to both play and recharge a rechargeable battery when plugged into PC or other USB power source (AC wall adapter or Auto adapter). ALSO, I expect newer units will accept SD MICRO cards, so they won't stick out from the case. Overall, I would buy again (for same price), or for a gift for someone.
Pictures are beautiful printed on this paper. I prefer glossy versus matte finish and have been very happy with the results.
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.
The reason for buying this is to replace the exact same one the was stolen from our car. We have had other ones...itrip,etc....but they have problems getting washed out by local stations. This one can automatically screen for the best chanels making the job easier, and it can also go into the 87's, below most transmitters making it great for long drives. My son loves the replacement so I actually bought an additional one for my other son with the same degree of success. If you can keep your kids from complaining about a product, that is a degree of product success. It also has more broadcast power than other units so that helps it maintain a good signal. Label this review as buying what works!
I got this to hopefully improve my ping and FPS with WoW and Lord of the Rings Online. There was no noticeable difference vs. the integrated NIC on my motherboard (Gigabyte Nvidia 590 series). I have the most recently drivers for my mobo and I feel that is about the best you can do in that regard. Don't waste your money on one of these - save it for a better graphics card or CPU.
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!
This is one great lens. I had used the 18-55 lens before, and wanted a little extra lens. This lens provided everything I wanted. The extra length was a great enhancement, and the IS is totally incredible. This is one versatile lens, and may be the last lens you ever buy,unless you need a true telephoto!After buying a Canon 30D (without lens) I debated on the standard zoom lens, but am more than thrilled that I went with this one. Extra length and the IS give you the best of both worlds. Great lens!
I installed this in one of my SUV's that is not driven for weeks at a time.The Schumacher unit keeps a perfect charge and does not overheat or dry out the battery. The clock, radio, and GPS settings are all preserved and the charger does not seem to draw much power when the battery is charged. I am very satisfied with the operation of the unit.The installation was a breeze with the included hardware and the instructions were clear and easy.I do have two small complaints, however:(1) The battery lugs were way too big for my vehicle and all other cars that I checked.(2) The AC plug is too short to run anywhere. I wanted the plug to reach to just outside the vehicle's grill, so that the unit could be plugged in without opening the hood. I had to install an extra extension cord for that purpose.
This is my second digital camera, the first also an Olympus. With so many features and shooting modes, I did study the manual. I first found that shooting without a flash indoors using the "auto" mode or the "P" (program) mode produced fuzzy images, but using the "Scene - Portrait with Available Light" function, indoor shots are clear. I love not having a removable/losable lens cap. The built in lens cover retracts as the camera turns on. The "Scene - Sports" feature produced incredibly sharp action photos at our local rodeo. The macro and super-macro feature is very good. Closeup flower images come out clear even with a little breeze blowing. I like having an optical view finder. The 5x zoom coupled with the seamless 4x digital zoom (20x max zoom) produced a surprisingly sharp closeup. The one thing that isn't good - and it may be so with all digital still cameras - is the movie feature. The resolution is very low and capturing one frame for use as a photo is useless. Seems to me my older digital did a better job of using a movie to capture a child leaping from a dock so that I could select one frame from the movie to print. Perhaps I need more experience. My previous camera used AA batteries, and this one does too, so my stock of rechargeable AA batteries hasn't gone to waste. The size and weight of the camera are good. The camera comes with the Advanced Manual on CD rom, in PDF format. This is a bit of a pain if you want to have the manual with you, but at least you can print it in any size, and omit the parts (like how to print photos) you don't need. The manual is fairly easy to understand and navigate. The camera is easy to use (once you know where everything is) and I'm very happy with it. I still have much to learn and will probably like it even more. I gave it a 4-star rating only because of the movie problem.Update: After using the camera for several months I've noted several problems with it. It badly over-exposes when using the "scene" menu. So far, only the point-and-shoot auto settings have resulted in good photos. Doing comparison shots with my old 2.1mp Camedia 2040, and a Nikon Coolpix, all three did a good job on automatic settings. When switching to "Scene" mode for the Sport Zoom, either in "sport" or "landscape" mode, the photos were horribly over-exposed in late afternoon lighting. Olympus has a way to fix this, I think, but when you're in a hurry for a photo, just use the "auto" mode or buy another camera. Instead of 4 stars, I'd give it a 2 1/2.
This mini tripod is a pretty good basic design, but to work in practice I had to cut a couple of inches off the center post and swap out the head for a decent ball head. The plastic pan head is simply not strong enough to hold anything but a point and shoot. Certainly not a D800. The head's main problem is the plastic hinge that allows the camera to be rotated into vertical. It's supposed to be an additional feature but makes the head so "floppy" that at best you can only shoot static shots: forget panning or tilting during a video take. It's also very difficult to level the horizon. That hinge again. It simply can't be tightened enough to hold the camera level.The suction cup on the center post is supposed to attach to a flat surface, but the surface has to be perfect to work. Not likely. The cup deteriorated after a couple of years, too, becoming superfluous. Worse, with the legs retracted to their shortest (and most stable) position the center post has to be extended upwards. Now the camera is really top heavy and, again, the whole thing is unstable.I speak from trying to shoot video clips in Washington DC, where you aren't allowed to use a full-sized tripod. So I carried this little guy, setting it on domed trash receptacles or benches. Those domes together with That excessively long center post made it almost impossible to use. It wasn't up to the job. I came home and shortened the center post, removed the pan head and replaced it with a sturdy ball head. Still can't really pan, but can at least level the horizon.I'd recommend a different setup. After I got done cutting the center post and adding aGiottos MH1302-655 Professional Calibrated Ball Head with MH 655 Quick ReleaseI should have gotten theSUNPAK MINI-PROPLUS/B Mini Tripod with Compact Ballhead.
I thought I had already reviewed this purchase...I ordered four sticks, got four sticks and tested them in a 1.3 GHZ P4 System overclocked and had no problems.I have a spare stick and expecvt no problemsThe price was great and the products worked as advertised.
The tape cartridges arrived as promised within the expected time-frame. All the cartriges were put into service successfully with no failures. We've had to return some we've ordered from others in the past, because the were unusable right out of the box. All six of these are hard at work!
I've been using these headphones for almost two years now, practically every night ! They always sound great and have never caused me any problems !It's not really fair to compare these headphones with corded headphones but considering the freedom the RS-85 gives you to roam around without pulling a cord behind you, I think these headphones are a great value !I strongly recommend the RS-85 to anyone looking for a quality wireless headphones !
I am highly disappointed with this device.It has a very annoying soft-power off if I don't interact with it for about 15 minutes. This power-saving feature is understandable and I can basically deal with it by a left click.But it gets worse from here. Sometimes the above procedure fails. You need to completely power-down (remove battery cover) and reset.For the past week or so it required that I comletely redo the bluetooth pairing/discovery process.Today it is impossible to detect the device. In less than a month, this mouse has completely failed.I'm returing it to where I got it. Based on other reviews I've read, I'm not the only person experiencing these types of problems. I'm not even interested in a replacement. I'll get a competing brand.
The lens arrived packaged in the box. Took it out and put on my rebel. The manual focus ring initially moves smoothly then gets kinda stuck along the way and at the long end gives again producing a jerky and unpleasant effect. In auto focus there's a grinding sound as if there's sand in the mechanism and it does not focus fast. I was able to take a few pictures but the problems w/ both manual and auto focus is not what you'd expect from a 1000$ lens. I returned it.
I feel misled by the rave reviews here and elsewhere. I jumped at this given the price and others' praise. The latter was misplaced; the former wasn't low enough.The MM22 might be fine for a hotel room, but it'd better be a damned quiet hotel. I have trouble hearing the damned thing even when I press it to my ears. Yes, I've found the volume buttons, and yes it makes a difference - from inaudible to barely audible.The design is cute, the carrying case is nice (though excessive unless you need to carry all 3 cables and all 3 adapters, which you won't), and the price is low. But cheap is cheap, and this one's not the effort.
I just got this cable. My first problem was that the CD that came with it had no drivers for en EnV VX9900 phone. After I found the drivers on the web, I found out that this cable will not charge the phone when it is connected to the USB port.
It is what it is...perfection! Its Domke i.e. high and reputable quality. It allows for a lot of storage of gear, junk, throwing stars and anything else you would want to put in a utility belt pouch. I have my belt modeled after Batman's belt, except I carry back-up batteries, CF cards, a Quantum battery pack and the required cables for of camera flash shooting. So, its big enough for the reasonable user.Buy it. Buy it now. You will not regret it.
Still going strong after 10 years, amazing! We use it often and at times very heavily. Have been using generic ink from Amazon for years with no problems and this thing never has a paper jam. Hope my next one does as well.
Takes a bit of messing around to tune all the right settings for various apps. Wouldn't be without it. You can make it as fast and responsive as you want. Love it for surfing the web, mail, osx Finder and of course Photoshop and Bridge.
Memorex discs are always a good deal. I use them for DVD and CD authoring and have never (yes, never) encountered a problem with them. And you can usually find them on sale!
The on/off switch is stuck. I cannot therefore record or review tapes. I pried the switch and made a temporary contact and confirmed that the camera can record and play-back I would like to be able to return it for full credit or have it repaired.
For $13 I cannot think of a better investment to your Nikon inventory. Slim, easy, and works great. No more running into the shot and trying to compose yourself with less than 1 second to go.Uses:- Spares you from racing into a photo- Easily capture multiple frames from a distance- Avoid any camera shake during long exposures.
Media code is MCC 01RG20, which is Mitsubish Chemicals Corporation. They have an excellent reputation, which is why I was so surprised that this media is as bad as it is.I'm using a Plextor PX-708A with the 1.08 firmware revision.The first 4X burn produced a coaster with tons of bad sectors, and visible dye damage. The second at 4X also had visible dye damage, but my recorder was able to read each sector. My Sony DVD player (older and picky) couldn't read it.A 2X burn produced something my DVD player could handle (at least the title screen comes up, and the titles start playing - haven't checked playability across the entire disc). There's still visible dye damage, so I'm skeptical.Having bought this media so I could burn at 4X to produce something my DVD player will like (have to burn at 2.4X with my +R media to achieve that), I'm quite disappointed with the results.
This is my first home laser printer, and I love it. First page out is very fast, as is print speed. Looks a lot better, in my mind, than the HP 1012. Manual duplex is easy to do. Noise during printing seems quite acceptable. And apparently the toner cartrdiges are easy to refill.A few niggly things stop me from giving this 5 stars:- There's a fairly loud fan hum for about 15 minutes after printing, as it cools down. Not outright noisy, but way noisier than the average computer, and annoying for anyone who tries to minimize noise. I find myself avoiding printing small jobs sometimes, in order to avoid the noise after printing... (The HP 1012 doesn't do this, as it's fanless; but apparently its print speed slows *way* down after ~50 pages, in order to avoid overheating.)- I'm very keen on double-sided printing, and this printer does it well. However, it always prompts me to turn over the paper (or cancel duplex), even after printing a job of just one side. 'Twould be nice if it was smart enough to realize there's no reason to turn over and run the page through the printer again... Easy enough to hit Cancel, but still a minor annoyance, particularly when photocopying.- Large power draw immediately prior to printing causes house lights to flicker. Not too bad, but noticable.
Despite the reviews I decided to try it (my luck) out. The one I got had orange sticker with null modem printed on top. Guess what, it is just a mislabeled gender changer. I even checked with a multimeter. Do not waste your time on this unless you want a gender changer.
Despite advertised claims, I was unable to obtain drivers that would work on my Windows 7/64 laptop. Trendnet support was awful. I've included quotes from two emails from 'tech support'. Their initial response was "We just tested the installation on a Win7 64 system and had no issues using the CD that came with the unit.". When I asked for more detail to try to resolve it they replied "Unfortunately, we cannot troubleshoot you computer or OS." That was the final reply. I tried the CD, downloaded drivers from Trendnet and from Prolific. The hardware itself was not defective(tested it on XP sp3).It and the drivers might work on some W7/64 machines (per earlier reviews) but not on all.I was fortunate in buying it through Amazon. The return/refund is already in process. I gave it 2 stars instead of 0 because it did work well on XP - just not on W7/64.
Great product.The big CON is the Garmin policies about their databases and their _very_ poor support. I bought a microSD City Navigator and I can't register it (the site doesn't allow it) and I can't backup it (copying the files doesn't work). The Garmin support gave me at least 10 different answers about this but no solution for the problem. If I lose the chip or it gets damaged (as happened a few months ago with another chip) I will have nothing. Also _very_ bad is the fact that you can not update any info in the card. And there are many small errors (things are constantly changing!).- The compass and altimeter have to be calibrated to be reliable.- The unit is not water proof and doesn't floatIf you're not considering using Garmin maps/cityNavigators, it's a very good choice. If you need Garmin's maps/cityNavigators, prepare youself to be frustated with very bad support and many small errors that you can not fix.
Despite the rave reviews for this product, I'm a bit more skeptical. I recently purchased an HP LaserJet 3015 MFC and wanted to use this device to connect to our office network. A couple of thoughts:1. Toms Networking does a comparison between this product and Silex's SLX SX1000U. I would strongly suggest anyone thinking about buying this product to read the article. The article can be found at:[...]2. Although Silex's product only has one USB port, you *can* connect a USB hub to support up to 15 devices. The KeySpan device supports 4 devices, but you cannot add more devices.3. I found that the unit would experience problems if I submitted a print job greater than 7 MB through the KeySpan. I reset the printer and nothing got fixed. Only when I power cycled the KeySpan did things work. I am using the latest version, v1.3.1, which also upgrades the KeySpan firmware.4. Toms Hardware also reports that it would crash with several different devices. I read on other web sites that the Keyspan software causes the blue-screen-of-death (IRQ_LESS_THAN_EQUAL errors), so I tend to believe that the problem is caused more by the Keyspan drivers than the HP ones.5. In some parts of its web site, KeySpan advertises that this unit supports USB v2.0, but if you read the fine print it's supporting at USB v1.1 speeds.6. I discussed with KeySpan about connecting external hard drives. This unit is really meant for multi-function printers and cannot support external HD's.7. I decided to return this product and try out the Silex instead. Although there is a lot of potential for this device, I would not suggest it for enterprise environments. I read the glowing Amazon reviews but would put more skepticism about their comments now that I have tried it for myself.8. I will update this review later when I have a chance to try the Silex unit.
Microsoft did a great job with this webcam. Video quality is great and it works well in low lighting. My favorite thing of all is that the webcams design allows it to basically sit on any type of LCD monitor imagineable. I just switched from a 20" to a 22" and it fits no problem. Love it.
My son put this memory card in a full Sansa Fuze and got an error message. I learned that it shouldn't be added to the devise when completely full. After searching online using the error message "Not enough space for music DB, Free 90 MB", I found the following solution "right click on it in Windows Explorer, and choose Format". I connected it to my computer, opened the file and did that. It erased the whole devise, and he had to just reload the songs, and now works fine.
Got the usual excellent turnaround from Adorams (3 days). Remote is exactly what it says. Works great out of the box. Easy to keep in pocket for use when needed. Only down side is that it is so compact it would be easy to misplace (not unlike the SD memory cards). It does have a little carry case, so that helps. Can't beat this for the money. I'm surprised there are much more expensive remotes listed for the camera. Can't see what the use would be. Highly recommended.
great backpack, holds one camera with attachments well, if you need to put in a second camera it needs to have a small lens, or remove it and use a cap. would buy another if i needed it
this backpack is so amazing my son uses it for school. it fits all his class books notebook and it has a special place for your laptop to keep it steady this is the best 80 dollars i have spent on a backpack its very helpful and you can use it for like 2 to 3 years its wonderful.
How many of these little ear things have we all bought and lost? Where do they all go? I was a little wary of this brand, but they actually have great sound and bass response compared to others. I'm going to buy some for my ungrateful children. It is possible they may like them.
If you don't want to spend $80 or more on the professional-grade stuff, this backpack serves the amateur very well. Plenty of room & dividers for your gear, and two outside pockets for stowing your favorite lens (or water bottles).
A while ago I purchased the same item, maybe a month, and I received what I paid for: 2 walkie talkies, 2 RECHARGABLE BATTERIES, and a CHARGING BASE for the walkies.In this last purchase I thought I bought the same things, I even paid the same amount of money, but neither the batteries nor the charging came in the package.Thank youHumberto GonzalezSan Jose, Costa Rica
Nice for the wireless home w/ more than one computer. I have three wireless computer on a N network. Once I did get the install disk to work the rest was easy and everything prints from the network.
Maybe I'm a printer-holic: I have an Epson Photo R200 for photos. I have a Primera Signature Z6 for CDs (fantastic printer, by the way). But I needed a fast, reliable printer for handouts and training materials. I work in Illustrator and InDesign, and PostScript Level 3 was critical. This printer is genuine Adobe PostScript (not "PretendScript" like other printers), and it shows. But, beyond that, the entire experience is superior: the manufacturing standards are splendid (great fit and finish!), and the set-up guide is perfect--you can't go wrong. The little ink sticks are shape-coated so that even a trained squirrel could load them. The "walk-up installation" that finds Windows boxes and says "hello" automatically is wonderful. It's speedy, sharp and chock full of great features I didn't know I'd love. I highly recommend this printer!
My 80 year old mom, deaf in one ear, swears by it. She no longer has to keep the tv cranked up to ear-splitting volume. The neighbors are grateful, too.
I received these headphones as a birthday gift. I am a dedicated (but slow) runner, who likes to listen to podcasts or music while I run. I am on my second shuffle, but I've gone through a couple dozen pair of headphones. I normally buy cheap headphones, and the wire wears out after 20-40 times running with them. So far, I've run ten times with these cordless headphones.The volume control is a bit cumbersome with the way the shuffle is situated in the headphones, and I usually wear a headband to keep the headphones from jostling or slipping while I run. Other than those two minor complaints, I am competely satisfied with the product. I'm hopeful that since the shuffle plugs directly into the headphones, I won't be constantly replacing headphones because of wear with the wiring. I really like them, I think they are a fantastic idea. I'm hopeful they will last for at least a year or two. I think that $50.00 may be a little steep for what the product is, but I believe the price will gradually slide as other manufacturers make a similar product.One other downside... I feel like Lobot, Lando Calrissian's sidekick from The Empire Strikes Back when I wear these headphones. :-)
I really like this product because I raise dogs and I can put each dog on with different colored disks and just look for the color and its easier to find instead of looking and looking through all my black floppies to find the right one.Thanks again,Karon
I bought this about a year and a half ago when I picked up my V710 Motorola. at the time, it was difficult to find this memory, and 128 was the largest I found that wasn't backordered. now, they go all the way to 1gb and cost the same price as mine did. And it has reportedly been renamed micro SD. Anyhow, unfortunate for me, the v710 was one step below a phone that could play music from the memory card, although I can store songs and play them one by one from it...which is incovenient. Reportedly with the V815 you can, and of course the newer multimedia Krazors and Razors can. But, I use it for my camera feature, and it works great to store the pictures and quick video clips that the phone can record as well. I am just amazed at the size of the card. It does come with an SD card addapter, which makes it a snap to transfer pictures to the computer with a card reader..save buying the Expensive motorola software kit and transfer cables. 128mb is more than enough for my phone, but you can go larger. Sandisk make a great product. Check this out.
It didn't last as long as my other ones have. For the price, it lasted long enough - over a year. Wish they had this is a wider variety of colors though.
I have speakers on my porch and speakers in the house. This switch allows me to listen only in the house, only on the porch, or all at once. Istalled in a standard wall electrical box which allowed me to conceal all the speaker wires inside the wall. And it was cheap!
Good quality cable, ends are securely connected through rubber boots. Keeps the weather out. One downside, the cable is LMR-200 and not LMR-240. A little bigger cable would have less loss but at 26ft its not too much of an issue.
This works wonderfully! Even driving through cities I still get great reception and the fact that it charges it a huge bonus considering the new ipods do not come with chargers.
I like the earbud travel case - it keeps my earbuds from getting tangled and crushed. It's sorta bulky given the inside space, but it still works well.
I bought this bag mainly because me and my family go on many day hikes so the idea of a photo backback was appealing. It's got plenty of storage for various lenses/filters and whatnot. One thing that really stands out is how well it does on a run through the woods. I'm sure most people wouldn't run with an SLR on their backs, but it does a great job keeping the camera stabilized as well as light-weight on your back. Also, I can't stress enough how nice it is to not have to take the lens off before storing the camera.Hope that helps!
Only rated 1 star because -5 is not an option!Received these for Christmas- absolutely disappointed. These are headphones that a Dollar Store should be ashamed to sell. I have owned (and also sold) Sennheiser products for the last 30 years and been completely satisfied- which makes these pieces of crap even more disturbing.Also disturbing is the fact these are made in China for most likely less than $3, and sold for well over $100 trading on the Sennheiser reputation.Following are observations:The manual- nothing on the base/transmitter/ charger works as described- probably a bad English translation from a Chinese writer who never even saw the headphones.Also featured- NO CONTACT INFO of any kind- no support number, but then again, if I sold crap like this for so much, I wouldn't want to talk to customers either!Design- no stereo balance adjustment, no manual tuning adjustment, cheap on/off switch- feels like it'll break tomorrow...insufficient volume control; non-breathable ear cuffs- be prepared to sweat under there!Sound Quality- NONE- will not function without the "surround" feature on (why even have a switch?)- you can't provide enough signal to drive it with a computer sound card, powered speakers, or component stereo system...and with 'surround' on the bass is extremely exaggerated( sounds like one of those mini cars with the 5000 watt stereo and subwoofer with the windows rolled up and 20 feet away from you at a traffic light). This combines with a S/N ratio of what must be 2 and cutting out of one or both earpieces, ( and an annoying 'whoosh whoosh whoosh' as you move or turn your head...RANGE: extremely limited- less than 10 feet without even more cutting out and noise ( as a matter of fact, cutting out LESS THAN 4 FEET from the transmitter (directly under it, down 1 floor). With this kind of range, what's the point of wireless?15 years ago I owned a pair of $60 Recotons (no longer available) that were better designed ( receiver allowed ANY headphones to be plugged in, 100 ft + range, and NO signal quality problems, with sufficient volume range) that outperformed this by 10,000 to 1.I've seen the other reviews, and I realize there must be something awfully wrong with this particular set, but with no contact info how do I proceed to fix it? And how will you? Are you willing to chance spending over $100 and get something THAT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL? And what, send it back for exchange and get another piece of junk?I will certainly pursue satisfaction for this outrageous ripoff. And if I get it, I'll change the review, but for now it stands on my experience with the product. Recommendation: don't even consider buying this crap.
I keep this on the side of my shower, so I will admit it has not gotten splashed much with water, but it seems to hold up well to the humidity.The sound is really impressive, loud and audible.Pretty easy to set up as well.
This Canon camera bag is a great fit for my digital Rebel, two lenses, two filters in individual cases, extra batteries and media cards, and even my personal GPS unit -- and there's plenty of space for it all! Outside pockets allow me to carry my battery charger, a mini tripod, and even the camera manual with room left over! I'm so glad I purchased this camera bag!
if you have an iPod mini, or a 4G or up iPod, then you will be wondering, Why should i get this? well, you shouldnt because this product is mainly made for 3G iPods, becasue the third generation iPod doesnt charge via USB, for it does the exact opposite, sucks the life out of your iPod. this lets you do what all the latest iPods can do, if you are a windows user, charges your iPod while conected to your computer. the only users who whould need this is for people with an unpowered usb port, for the latest iPods.
I read alot of reviews about Wireless headphones before deciding on the Sennheiser RS130's. I realized there does not seem to be a specific brand that has the 'perfect' headphones i.e. no complaints.What kind of expectations do we have from sound? Well, I am a photographer & do not know much about sound(although in very aspect of my life I am extremely pedantic & perfectionistic). My husband is a presenter for ESPN and obviously is around Sennheiser products all the time. My sister & her husband are both sound engineers(they bought a cheaper variety of Sony's).Ok, so after doing research I decided on the Sennheisers but they were over my aloted X-mas budget. Found a site on amazon that had a better price & seemed to have reasonably good seller reviews.Noise complaint:After fully charging them & plugging them in I tested with TV/Source sound very high & headset lower VERSUS TV/Source sound lower & headset higher & understood what people were complaining about. There is more noise when TV/Source sound is low. Noise/buzzing is far less when source sound is higher to start with. But still not perfect.Then next thing that lessened noise was placement of charger/transmitter. I just moved it away from the side of the TV that had more walls/obstructions & other wireless modems etc. Better again. But for you people that expect crystal clear sound you will be disappointed as there is a very, very slight buzz/rumble but for us it is nothing to complain about. The sound is great, they autotune, very comfortable fit, clicks easily into the recharging cradle & sound is pretty great!
I really enjoy this product. Very well made and display is very clear. Easy to use and great value for the money. The thing I like the most is the sound quality. It is just great ! The WOW option to enhance the sound is very good and the subwoofer control as well. The only thing I miss is an USB entry in the front panel, but for the rest it is perfect.
Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Brown)I bought a 30G Zune a year ago and loved the way I could have my music, pictures and videos with me always. I am a mother of 4 and a grandma of eight so I have LOTS of pics and flicks. I have about 1900 songs,40 videos, and 212 pictures on my Zune right now with 14G to go.Two other family members bought Zunes through the year and it made it so nice to wirelessly share pictures with each other that I bought three more this Christmas as gifts for my husband, son, and sister.We are now a 6 Zune family and growing. We all love them and plan on buying more as the grandkids get older.
I have been looking for a case to fit my 10.0" Insignia Portable DVD Player (Insignia is the Best Buy Brand). Strangely enough, Best Buy did not sell a case that fit this player, so I had to look elsewhere. My local Target and Walmart cases did not fit (the DVD cases were too small and the laptop computer cases were too big).This case fits my player perfectly! There is even a little bit of room to spare, but not much. The case has two compartments: 1 side for the DVD player and 1 side for DVDs and cords. I have not tried to mount this in the car since this isn't the reason I bought the case (but might be a nice perk). Overall, I'm very satisfied.
I bought this lens after returning the canon 75-300 that I was very unhappy with.This lens has impressed me every step of the way and yielded some excellent images. I highly recommend it. and if your on the fence like I was trying to decide if you need the IS or not. Just do it. you wont be sorry, My only regret was wasting my time with the non IS version.Click order and enjoy. You will thank me.
The batteries worked for several months as backups to my canon battery. They were left in between projects for several months, now they will barely hold a charge. Use at your own discretion.
I purchased this card with teh Linksys 4port wireless router. I'm running latest version of Win XP and I have broadband internet. This card installed easily, connects easily and performs like a charm in every room of the house. This card perfoms better than I expected. I also purchased the D-Link 650+ 22Mpbs - this card paoles next to the Netgear card. I recommend this to anmyone looking for simple set up and reliable performance.
I had a laptop which required me to remove the CD if I wanted a 3.5 inch floppy drive. What a pain! This external floppy drive pluges into the USB port and I was fully functioanl using CD and floppy drive functions without the cumbersome effort to switch bays. Worked smoothly. Well worth the money the first day.
The carrying case was a little smaller then I expected but other then that it's fine. It was well worth the cost.
I cant rate the battery quality. I only used it for about a month now and it seems working fine. Its a standard size (RBC-7) so it fits perfect. Replacement is very easy. Did not find ony cheapper than Amazon.
I bought this new, over 3yrs ago, for around $69, and it has served me quite well. I don't need to do a great deal of faxing, but it does the job, prints fine (I don't use it to print pics), copies great, & scans ok, too. I order replacement ink from a third party company, saving almost 80% from the retail cost, and it's been fine, too. All in all, I couldn't much ask for anything more. If I did a tremendous amount of printing, I'd probably go laser, & I wanted to print lots of pics, I'd most certainly step up to something else, but for what this unit does, I'm quite satisfied. And when I've had any questions, they have been very good about support...
I read a lot of bad reviews before I bought it, but it works great. Sure if you dont know much about mp3 players it may take some getting used to but works great.
I bought this charger along with a PowerEx MH-C9000 charger expecting to play with them both and pick a winner. Although the Ansmann Energy 8 is about as far from the PowerEx as two devices can be, I have to admit that I do like them both.I'm not going to say this is the best charger ever, because it is good for some types of people and usage, but not all. If you like simplicity then this is the charger for you. Each batter position has a red/green LED and that is the full status you get. Overall, it can display charging, refreshing, done, and bad battery. That's it.There is no doubt that this charger generally does a good job under most conditions, but I take away one star because the info it gives you is so limited and because it offers absolutely no control. Its this 5% of problem conditions that gives me some doubts that this charger is not perfect. Here are two examples.First a put a PowerGenix NiZn battery in this charger. These are pretty common and similar to NiMH but with a higher 1.6v voltage. I put them in my PowerEx charger and they register an error in a few seconds. The Ansmann acts like its charging it, but goes through a continuous charge and refreshing cycle which repeats over and over. True the charger never claims to charge these, but its easy to tell these aren't NiMH batteries by their higher voltage, so I feel they should be rejected as bad.The second questionable problem was what I observed with several NiMH batteries. This charger displays a red, yellow, or green indication of battery charge for 5 second when a battery is inserted. This indicates under 25% charge, 25-80%, and 100% respectively. This is a nice feature, but on many occasions I have inserted a battery, gotten a yellow light indicating 25-80%, then, within 30 seconds to a minute the ready light turns on. How can that be? A partially charged battery can not fully charge in a minute. Impossible. I've also seen many cases where I've had a charging and fully charged battery next to each other, I remove the charged battery and the charging battery suddenly indicates its charged. I've seen it occur too many times to beleive its just a coincidence.In any case these problems are minor, and in most cases, the charger seems to work great. Of course those cheapie chargers you get with a pack of batteries seem to work well as well, but I do expect more from a charger which costs much more. Still if you don't mind spending the bucks, and you want simple, this charger is great and fairly quick. The PowerEx charger is fantastic as well, and if you are willing to spend the time with it you will get even better results, but you just can't pop in the batteries and walk away, and some PowerEx modes can take up to 48 hours to complete, and to be honest, for slightly better results the time may not be worth it.Oh, one more thing. This is certainly NOT a travel charger. Its rather large, but it uses a cord and not a wall wart, which is nice. And the users guide could be better. But overall I'm very happy with this charger, and the fact that my wife can use it with no training, is a big plus.
I have filled this puppy up to capacity and i love it. Really good construction, durable, and the handle is really rugged but still aesthetically pleasing.
Nice picture, you forget its a small screen after using it for a little while.We have five of these and there isn't a single problem with any of them, I do wish they would have come with the audio cords too, but they are being using in a library so no big loss there.
this is great seller with good product and prompt shipping and will order from them again.headphones used for my laptop for noise blockage while listening to voices while watching video or movies.good headphones.most small headphines cannot get good connection at jack. this one works great.
Works great, no problems at all. Also looks and feels like a quality product. Wish I bought two!
I was looking for a cheap yet good quality FireWire card for a work PC, since I work with video, I needed a card that could download DV footage to the PC. This fit the bill perfectly. I was worried at getting a cheap one since it could potentially cause system instability (anything you add to a PC can), but this one had plenty of positive reviews, so I figured I'd take the plunge.I popped it into a free PCI port, started up Windows 7, and it was instantly recognized as a 1394 compliant device, drivers installed right away, and that was it. No need for a disk, just plug and play. The device functions as it should, have had it for a couple months now, and no issues whatsoever.In case you're unfamiliar, the instructions are included and actually pretty decently written, although it is a pretty quick procedure. Windows XP and up should automatically recognize and install drivers for it, so you shouldn't need a disk, just plug-n-play.
Perfect bag for your Bounty Hunter Metal Dectector. I was able to add another coil and a book and digging tools with no problem.
I have only had my Nano for a few days, but I LOVE it! My boyfriend got it for my for my b-day and loved it so much he got himself one!I was so amazed with the small size and how incredibly light weight it is. So far I have about 700 songs downloaded onto it. I recommend getting the car stereo adaptor which I have and it is amazing!Now, one reviewer said something about the Nano being flimsy and it will break if you drop it. Obviously you need to take care of this device and if you're clumsy and drop it then you deserve to have it break. As for the scratches on the screen, I have not removed the protective plastic that is on my Nano to protect it from well scratches. If you have removed that protective plastic, simply go to Radioshack or another electronics store and ask for PDA protectors. They come in sheets of 4 and you can cut them to if the Nano screen and vioila! Insta-scratch protector!Like I said, I have only had mine for 5 days but so far I am in love!
The garmin works well at navigating directions. If you should alter your course it will tell you all the directions you will need to get to your destination. I do like the not having to look at the map while driving to unknown places. The only cons I have had was loosing satellite signal during a heavy rainstorm and when there is a temperature change on the windshield the suction cup has come loose. Overall I do like this product but has a few flaws.
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I am using this to feed video to an LCD projector. I was afraid that the picture quality would suffer, but no worries. It looks great. Vibrant colors and no noise. I am not using the audio, so I cannot comment on that.One complaint, though. If you are in the habit of using premium cables you're out of luck here. The plastic molding on the external case of these units is so close to the outside of the RCA jacks that there is no room for the thicker connectors found on high-end cables. The unit comes with two video / audio cables of the standard variety, and they fit fine. I wish I could use premium cables.
I read a lot of good reviews for this unit and decided to get one for my self. At first, I liked it 'cause of its compact, easy to use, and good price. But after a week using it, it started locking up and freeze the screen. I could not reset or turn off the unit at all. The only way to get it reset is wait for the battery to run out. It locked up every time I used after that. I'm returnning it now. I bought this unit from outpost.com and I don't know whether they just only sell defected units over there.
I bought this about a year ago and it worked well until my apartment building had an actual power surge--then, not so well.In my apartment, ever electric item that was plugged in and NOT on a powersurge protector was completely fried. My computer equipment, which was on a regular $8 surge protector was fine (although the surge protector was destroyed).Now, my TV equipment (Wii, stereo, playstation, etc) was not as good and this was on the Smart Strip. Although all appliances were off at the time of the surge, but television still made a popping sound and started to smoke. It is burned out. Most of the other appliances seem okay, but it is hard to check them when your apartment is being rewired and I don't have a TV to check it all. They all turn on, but the DVD player seems to overheat quickly.If you want to be eco-friendly and save energy, buy a regular powerstrip and just turn it off when you aren't using it. At least you won't have to put all your equipment in a landfill when your electricity has a freak problem!
This baby monitor works great. We use a video monitor also, but we got this monitor so we could carry the receivers with us when away from our video monitor. The reception is great...no static and it picks up every little sound imaginable! We put the monitor in the living room and it picked up the soft ticking of the clock in the kitchen...crystal clear! The receivers work great and at a far distance. Definately a great buy and with this monitor, you can rest assured that you will hear your baby when she needs you.
Assembled a desk top computer 6 years ago, using an Antec case which included the original power supply. Computer failed recently and based on the problem I was observing, I felt the power supply was faulty. The Antec Basiq 350 Watt was the ideal replacement. Fit perfectly in the case, and by carefully swapping the connections one by one I was able to repair the unit myself. Problem solved and not a difficult project. Antec product support was helpful with the only question I had.
This is an OEM toner replacement for the HP-1200 series, which is exactly what I wanted. My little HP 1200 printer has been kickin' since 2000, and this is my fourth cartridge. This is my first purchase online for the cartridge, as I normally bought from my Staples down the road. All in all, this seller fulfilled my expectations. I would certainly buy from again.
This antenna works great. I live in Los Angeles and I have this just sitting in my living room. I get more channels than with my previous antenna that was powered. I am going to mount this on the roof of my building to see if I get better reception but so far it is working great.
The mount arrived today and... MADE IN CHINA.Please be aware that the design of the product is good. It indeed installs quite easily in my corner configuration and it can support the 55 in television fine. But for this price, the last thing I expected was a marginal product in a damaged drop-shipped box made out of that cheap cardboard from a low-cost Chinese manufacturing plant.The quality of the mount is very questionable - they clearly used heavy gauge metal and the articulating joints are quality made, but the remainder is exactly what you are thinking of when you imagine something manufactured inexpensively in China.For instance, the tilt adjustment knob was stripped right out of the box. On a $600 piece of equipment I expect them to at least put a person at the end of the assembly line checking for defective product, this is ridiculous. The lateral rotation is mickey-mouse as well, a single pot-metal bolt "bearing." The frame was misassembled out of the box, luckily I checked for plumb before drilling holes or the bottom bolts would have missed the studs. I shouldn't have to rebuild a product right out of the factory packaging like I did.It wobbles and clanks when moved around so I don't do it. Basically it is equivalent to a mount that costs 1/3 the price. I wish I had put a 2x8 across the corner and purchased a cheap flat mount from a box store instead. I didn't know that "high-end" mounts have such ghastly quality. I guess no one makes anything better so save your money and buy a cheap one, this is one case where it actually IS the same thing.
All the colours line up to my stereo (CDXGT565UP) and the only reason it doesnt get a 5/5 is the fact that I still have to figure out how to hook up the power wire to my stock power antenna (all Vibes/Matrix's will have this issue). Not a large concern though, as I found the power antenna wire very close to the antenna itself. I hope to simply hook up the power antenna wire to a ACC POWER wire, and all will be ok.
The seller was supposed to have sold me the Energy 8 charger, but sent me the Energy 8 PLUS which is a slightly different model. They expect me to return their mistake at my expense... not happy at all. As far as the product, it works ok as long as you make sure that the neg/pos connections are completely connected since there is room for error. It has also given me an error on a battery, but after moving it into another slot, it worked fine...
I don't know what's up with all the bad reviews on here. I've used mine every day for 2 years and had no problems. My dad has one that's 3 years old and he hasn't had a problem either...Maybe its expensive for a power adapter, but mine works great.
I bought this adapter years ago...probably 1998, from Farallon. I use it to connect my HP 6MP laser printer, which has local talk, to my network. The only problem is that the PCs on the network can't see it. But all the Macs can see it fine and print to it. But if I have to disconnect it temporarily to rearrange furniture, or the power goes out, I have to luck into the magic sequence to get it going again. I don't think it's broken, it just is not forgiving of being disconnected. Can you still buy this item? I'm not sure....but if you have a localtalk printer then by all means, try this out. Seems to me I paid $50 for it year ago, so $75 seems a bit steep.
The Hoya filter was ordered along with a Nikon D60 as protection for the 18-55 kit lens. It appears to be perfectly clear with a precision fit.
This thing is made so cheaply that it broke the second time I tried to use it. When I first pulled it out of the package, I knew it probably wouldn't last long. It felt sort of thin and fragile. If you decide to purchase this, do not attempt to use the headphone jack to plug in your phone or MP3 player. The part that you plug into broke off inside the device, which then shorted something out so that it doesn't work even if I use the card slot or USB. I know it was inexpensive but I thought I would get to use it more than once. Very disappointing, to say the least.
Tiffen, always being my number 1 choice. At larger f-stops and wide angle (18mm or so) I get some vignetting - although it is stacked on top of a Tiffen UV filter. Wishing I would have purchased the 'lower profile' filter.
Seems thin, like I could break it easily. But that's why it just sits on top of my tower. It's in constant use with other USB items. Works great!I would NOT recommend this for use with a laptop you carry around a lot. It's not going to withstand a lot of wear, tear, & abuse.
I read the reviews and bought one anyway, which was my mistake. It was brand new and like the review said the volume cut out completely at low settings. Never mind the possibility of the batteries leaking the sound from this unit is way too bright; meaning it has far too much treble. The button functions also do not make sense. Buy a Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere (I did) or an Altec Lansing IM9.
i just love my new digital camera,it takes very clear pics. it has everything you need in a digital camera
This is the right stuff! Only problem that I have is that it is expensive for the small amount of product. Still, you won't need a lot so maybe it is worth the money.
I bought this for the main double din outer plate to go around my Pioneer AVIC Z2. Apparently it doesn't come with that part. It is designed for putting a single din stereo into a double din compartment. It is not designed for putting a double din stereo into a double din compartment.
A cd case that holds four discs and still slim. Can you ask for more? yeah, you can. you can ask for a reasonable price. It cost me [...] bucks to get this package of five.......[...] bucks. you'd be hardpressed to find just one of these babies at a store and not cringe at the price. and they're colorful. I love color. the only catch - nowhere to put an insert. Oh, well you can't have it all. you won't waste your money with this paxkage. Trust me.
I purchased this modem it was a hunk of junk the tech support was no help . I was not happy with the quality of this modem .
This adapter works perfectly for Apple IIe to Mac transfers and vice-versa using the A2V2 and ADT software included in the Virtual II Apple II emulator. I was able to connect my old Apple IIe to my G4 PPC running OSX 10.4.11 using a Super Serial Card in the Apple IIe, a DB25 to DE9/R232 straight through cable from RetroFloppy.com, and this Keyspan DE9 to USB adapter. The A2V2 and ADT apps included with the Virtual II emulator I'm using worked on the very first try after following the instructions in the A2V2 help file. Don't go cheap on the DE9/R232 to USB adapter, this is the one that works. The drivers are excellent and make this the no problem solution if you are in the small community I'm in. (Also, DE9 = DB9 in case you were wondering about connector terminology). - I highly recommend this adapter.
The Quality of workmanship and finish is first rate.The mechanism is smooth as silk.Very satisfied with the results, and think that the price to satisfaction ratio could not be better.
This Lexmark is approximately my seventh Ink Jet Printer. I have had good success with the others, but this new Lexmark is the fastest and best thus far. In addition, the FAX capability is phenominal. I serve on a Governor's committee and in the past have had to drive to review cases for my input. With my new Lexmark I have the pleasure of staying home and have the documents faxed to me and it is amazing the clarity and speed that it has. I have had some experience with Lexmark printers as my wife has one that came with her computer. After years of use, she too has had success and no problems. The others all worked fine, but my new Lexmark works excellently. I recommend consideration of this model when replacement time comes.
This was my first hand held; it was received as a gift and at first I was not impressed. My 105 was not responding to the stylis commands and seemed to be a total waste. But with one call to Palm's Customer Service center I had a replacement unit within just a few days. For my purposes such as names and addresses,calendar, To Do lists and Notes it's great. I've already replaced my hardcopy calendar and Agenda with the 105. Considering what you're going to use the hand held for, the basic 105 is prefect (why spend a ton extra for stuff you my nor use) but if you need a more expansive unit you'll need something more advanced than the 105. I have to say there are still some Graffiti characters to which it doesn't respond, but overall I have to give it high marks for it's fuctionality and basic value.
Iv had this set for well over a year now. First off ima agree with a lot of the people that gave bad reviews due to its super punchy loud bass. The bass is indeed very loud even when you turn the bass knob all the way down. All this really means tho is that you just have to know how to set the system up properly and find good placement for the speakers. These kind of systems that have subs like this are ment for the sub to be placed on the floor or be tucked away somewhere. once you do that then the bass will even out much better and you will have a cleaner look since you dont got a big black box on your desk or table. Please peeps, the sub on this system is not ment to sit on your desk or table top XD .. I have my sub under my desk and to the rear but up off of the floor touching the underside of the desk top so where i sit, the sub is out of site and no it does not vibrate tho whole desk XD ... This system sounds great for games, music, or movies tho my wife and i mainly use it for music and games. It defiantly has the ability to submerge you into the music and makes large fight scenes sound epic!. Logitech knows how to make great pc peripherals and the x-230 is proof of that. Just remember that part of a great sound system is a good setup and speaker placement. Even a Bose system can sound like crap if not setup properly.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)--and close on its heals, 1394 Firewire--has become the indispensable Personal Computer (PC) port connection for adding and or operating Plug-n-Play peripherals to your PC. Most computers now typically ship with at least two USB ports in the back and two in the front; with some business class PC's have four in the back and four in the front.I build my own computers for myself and my immediate family; in fact I just build a new PC for my nieces and nephew. All of the newer motherboards and cases I have purchased of late have had at least two front USB connections, but alas my personal workstation which I build some three years ago lacks such accoutrements. But increasingly, I find myself utilizing more and more USB connected devices; e.g. web cams, memory sticks, printers, external hard drive etc., and continually having to dig behind my PC for an available USB connection is a inconvenientI currently have an internal PCI USB 2.0 card installed so, for months I have been searching for an internal USB version 2.0 hub for under $50.00 that would fit into a standard 3.5' or 5.25" drive bay. Enter the "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub," which combines four USB 2.0 with two 1394 Firewire connections.The "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" is an easy-to-access device which can be installed in any available 3.5 or 5.25" (by using the included 5.25" mounting rack) device bay. However, one available 1394 port and/or an internal USB 2.0 port must be available in the computer to connect the "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" via connections on the back of the unit. I assumed that the Firewire connections were standalone; my assumptions were incorrect.The "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" works with various types of USB 2.0/1.1 and 1394 devices including digital camcorder/cameras, external CD-RW/DVD-ROMs, MO drives, external hard drives, flash USB drives, memory sticks, USB memory modules, PC video cameras, memory card readers/writers etc.Installation:In order to install the "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" you have a Pentium or equivalent computer with one available 3.5" or 5.25" device bay, and have Windows 98SE or later installed on your computer.The "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" was simple to install; the process took less then 10 minutes from start to finish, and no software is necessary, though the USB 2.0 card already installed in the computer must support a USB hub. In the box SIIG includes everything needed to get the hub up and running, including the following:* 3.5" USB 2.0+1394 6-Port Bay Hub* 5.25" mounting rack* Power Supply "Y" cable* Accessories set* USB cable* 1394 6-/6-pin cable* User's manualSince I do not have an existing 1394 card installed in my computer, I cannot address connections functionality. I installed the "SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" in an available 5.25" drive bay, making sure to attach the (included) USB cable and power connections before securing the unit with mounting screws. Once in place I powered on the PC, and logged into Windows XP, which detected and installed the hub. I then inserted a LEXAR 128MB JumpDrive into the first slot; no surprise, it works.First Impressions:"SIIG USB 2.0 /1394 Combo Bay Hub" works, and works well. Transferring data is swift and painless, and my only regret is that I could not test the speed of the 1394 port. The unit includes two lights beside each port, the upper indicating error, and bottom illuminate when a device is inserted. I found this out through trial and error, since the owners manual contains no information about the displays.
I bought this camera after one of my daughters swimming instructors showed it to me at their swim meet. He had used it to take underwater photos of the kids during their swim lessons. The quality of the photo was amazing. They have another camera, much larger of course, in a plastic case that doesn't take photos as nice as this little pentax. I was amazed at the small size, 5 megapixs, large lcd screen, and wonderful picture quality!This is the perfect camera to take along on vacation or anywhere you go. The size allows you to stow it away in your purse or diaper bag for those pics you don't want to miss of the kids! It is also small enough to hang around your neck on a lanyard so you won't miss a second of the action. You won't be disappointed in this one!It has only been 2 weeks and I keep finding more and more to love about this great little camera. It even takes great photos of fireworks with its built in fireworks mode! Love it more every day!!!!
This is a great system that is easy to use and to make recordings from either CDs to MDs or radio to MD. I purchased one for myself the beginning of the year and I am now purchasing a second unit as a gift. By the way, the Amazon price is approximately $200 less than what I paid for this unit last year. The sound quality is very good. The only draw back is that there is not a cassette player; but, one can be added.
This little machine is a beast!!! You can feel the air being pulled out but the best part is you can't hear it at all!!!! Wonderful for gaming since you don't want any distracting background noise when you are deep in it.
I purchased 3 of these a few months ago so I could consolidate my CD collection by getting rid of hundreds of jewel cases. These cases have worked great.There are 4 slots on each side of a page so, technically, you could have 4 CD's on each side of a page (8 CD's if counting front and back). I wanted to keep as much of the CD artwork as possible, so I put the CD booklet in the left-hand pocket and the back CD cover (which usually has the song list) with the CD in the right-hand pocket. That leaves me with only having 2 CD's per page (4 CD's if counting front and back).If you want to mazimize the number of CD's you put in the case, you can fit MOST CD booklets along with the CD in a single pocket. Some of the booklets with lots of pages won't allow you to do this, but most will.Also, the back CD covers have to be trimmed to fit into the pocket. My wife does scrapbooking and has a small paper cutter that worked perfectly for this job.I also left open spots sporadically through the albums so that there would be room to add more CD's over time.I also kept a small supply of jewel cases to use in case I lend a CD out to a friend.
Bought this for my old TV that has problem with the speakers. Virtually all micosystem type stereos have no additional AUX inputs other than this stereo. This is a great way to hook up your Ipod instead of buying some Ipod specific speaker system. The unit itself is nice looking (ojective) and the remote control works well and looks nice as well. I did not buy this on Amazon and paid a lot more.
I think this is great. I live with two roommates and bought this so I could watch TV in my room without needing to crank the volume up which would have bothered my roommates. Now I can watch TV whether I'm sitting two feet away or laying in bed which is about 9 feet away.
Used this to install my Infinity Basslink 200-Watt, Dual 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer System in my 2001 GMC Sierra installed over a year ago. I am not an audio guru or anything just a DIYer whenever possible. Seems to provide enough power for my setup and the cables were easily hidden. Cables may come up a little short depending on where you are mounting the hardware in your vehicle such as the trunk on SUVs and bigger cars. However, was long enough to make it under the back seat of my extended cab truck with no problem.
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
In todays world when you just don't know if you are going to get exactly what you ordered. It's good to know that there are companies like you. I'm 100% happy with my order.
I just bought the Palm M100 a few days ago and let me tell you, it's the best!! I'm a college student and it is really useful. With my Palm, I write all my assignments, new addresses, put on quick notes (like post-it's, only that digital) and a lot...lot more. Before I bought this Palm, I checked the other ones, but I think this is the best organizer for a College or University Student, unless you are a professional or business man (then get the other Palms). I think the price is worth it!!For the 2MB that offers, it's the necessary for any beginner to the Palm World. I already download a lot a games, utilities and applications to my Palm and I even have more than the 85% of Free Memory.I give it 5 stars since I love it! I really recommend it. If you do not need a lot a memory, connect to the Internet or are looking for a good price on a Palm, then get the Palm M100. You won't regret it!
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.
Performance of the one I bought is pretty good. But I encountered couple of problems:1. The hand rest surface (and most of the outer surface) is coated with a fine porous silver color material. After about 2 months of use, the silver color of the hand touching areas changed to dark gray getting closer to light black (may be this porous coating reacts with sweat). Now the laptop is about 8 months old and very ugly looking because of the big dark gray spots here and there. And they won't go away even though I tried to clean. Given that I am used to travel with the laptop, this does not please me.2. And in a place near the space tab, the coating just went away showing the underneath white color plastic like material.3. Couple of days ago, two keys stopped working (Left CTRL key and the one with tidle). But I guess this is common in all laptops. I am yet to get this fixed.For about 3 years in the past, I was using a black color Dell Latitude C600. I didn't encounter problems like this and it worked very well. Even though the speed was around 850MHz, my Linux installation was performing fast (It was faster than an HP Presario 2500 with a 2.6 GHz Celeron processor - I ran some benchmark tests)
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.
I bought a TeraStation Pro (TS-2.0TGL/R5) in August 2006. Jeremy at Buffalo Technology assured me that it would be compatible with the Mac operating system. I own a small graphic design studio and though that the server would stave off worries of running out of space for at least 7 years.When I received it I connected it to my LAN, but couldn't see the drive. What Jeremy didn't tell me was that it has to be configured with a Windoze PC. That was NOT compatible in my book. So I had a friend (a SAN support technician) configure it as RAID-5, and reconnected it to my LAN.It worked fine for a few months, alternately accepting and not accepting Mac files, just long enough to be out of warranty when it started really misbehaving. The server was sluggish from the day it was plugged in, accepting data when it wanted to. Now every time I try to write to it, one of the four drives "goes bad" and it starts beeping. Constantly. So I called my friend to make whatever adjustment he does, and it worked for a while.As a final blow, the network connection no longer works. The server has been off-line more that it has been on-line and now it looks to be a permanent doorstop.My purchase of the TeraStation Pro was the worst $1,800 purchase I have ever made. I feel that I was led down the wrong road by Buffalo. I will never buy another Buffalo product.
I recently was faced with the task of either buying a new computer or rebuilding one that had bit the dust. For several reasons I chose the latter. As part of the rebuild I chose to upgrade to a dual core processor. I chose this unit for two reasons.........features and price. My original chip as a single core at 2.4G with a 512K L2 cache and rated on the cpubenchmark scale at 592. I wanted to go to a dual core equivalent which would be a X2 4600 or 4800, but both of these were very pricy since these are discontinued......try around 400 bucks for a used X2 4800. The price is because these are a socket 939 processor. Anyway, the 4400 is a 2.2G processor with dual 1M L2 caches. The price was very reasonable (found one for 125 through Amazon marketplace) and is now installed after receipt of a higher capacity sink/fan combo and is running great. The cpubenchmark for this chip is 1195 so I expect it to run somewhat faster, but currently I have no real demanding applications to prove such. It does appear that windows loads faster, the initial desktop screen pops into place with all icons loaded, whereas before they would load in batches. Windows defintely closes down faster. All in all, it seems to be running faster and the numbers say it is a faster chip. I am pleased with my purchase and the Amazon Marketplace vendor (Extreme975) was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely use them again if the opportunity arose.
I bought this camera over a year ago and I have been nothing but pleased. I've never had any problems with its function. It produces some amazing pictures. I've never so much as noticed the battery getting the slightest bit low. I like it so much that I'm shopping for another Exilim to give as a gift right now.
If you transfer a lot of files between computers than a flash-memory drive is absolutely essential. Students and teacher in particular (or anyone else who needs to transfer a lot of files or make frequent backups) will find these drives absolutely indespensible. Why go through the hassle of burning cds all the time? Why go through the trouble of linking two machines just to transfer a few files? It is quite likely that drives like this one will replace floppies in the very near future. Fast, easy to use, reliable, durable, and infinitely re-writable. What more could anyone ask for? And especially since the price keeps dropping lower and lower...
I bought this sw/hw combo about a month ago and just finished my third project. I think this is fantastic software for the price. My first project was a 55 min movie with over 250 scenes, with a transition between nearly every scene, lots of titles, scanned graphics, etc. The resulting movie was nearly perfect, a little jitter and a couple of artifacts in transitions, probably mostly due to disk drive performance. The software is very easy to use with almost every feature that I could want. The software did crash occasionally but, with the automatic auto-save, I never lost more than 30 seconds or so of work. Amazing software for the price!
At the current going prices where you can pick a unit up for around $825 from H/K refurb, or if you are very lucky even more cheaper from Fry's electronics, this unit is amazing.I am one of the lucky few who got the display unit from Fry's. The Display unit had the front door broken (no biggie), and came with nothing but the unit. Before this unit, I had the Onkyo 605 which came with all the bells and whistles. Now, the 605 is a low mid range unit, so it is not a apples to apples comparison, but the 745 was *noticeably* better in audio. Sound quality can be subjective, but when playing the 745, even not too loud, you can hear the various instruments distinctly. My wife (professional musician), indicated that see could hear the 4 instruments being played softly on this unit, but not on the onkyo.I have it connected to HD-A3, and it does a great job with movies also. It has a whole lot of inputs you can use in optical and coax and 2 HDMI.Now, this unit has a few nuances, but if SQ is what you seek, look no further.
The Sony RDR-GXD455 is just what I needed. It sets up easily and is intuitive in its use. Thanks for a great product.
I ordered and paid for a new unit. The recorder was dirty and dented and came in an old, beat-up box. The remote control didn't work. The supplier didn't have a replacement remote so he is going to send me a universal remote. I hope it works with the recorder.I have puchased quite a few large electronics from Amazon and this is the first time I've had a problem. I guess it's because it was an outside supplier.
I bought this battery so I would have 2 to use at concerts and events. Great battery life, must have lasted at least 2 hours.
There are as many classes of radios out there as there are people who listen to them. The first thing that comes to mind if you see this radio online is "Why $150 for a three-knob radio?" Most consumers expect digital tuning, stereo sound, and lots of lights and buttons for this price point. This radio's price is justified by what's inside. Let's talk about what this unit is.The Tivoli iPAL is a portable AM/FM radio that is powered by an internal (and customer replaceable) nickel metal hydride battery. It includes an earphone jack, an auxilliary input jack and external power jack. There is a telescoping rod antenna for FM reception and a built-in ferrite coil for AM. The controls are simple: a volume control, a band selector with OFF position and a tuning control. There is also a green LED indicator light that tells you when the radio is on and the charging/discharging state of the battery. The controls have a very high quality feel to them and are easy to operate. The knobs fit firmly and are not loose or flimsy as on many lower priced radios. The tuning knob has a 5:1 ratio reduction gear which moves the dial pointer more slowly with respect to the tuning knob. This makes fine tuning easier. The cabinet is made of very solid and rigid plastic. The whole unit has a weighty feel and a sturdiness that most radios lack at any price. One gets the impression that daily use will not wear this unit out. It has a very tidy appearance. There are no projecting parts other than the controls. The rod antenna folds down into a groove in the back of the cabinet so it is totally invisible when not in use. There are no fake aesthetic features like on many boomboxes that are designed to make it look like something more than it is. This radio is marvelously understated and does not draw attention to itself or make garish statements about the person carrying it. There is no handle as such. One carries the set by gripping the two indentations on either side of the cabinet. A carrying case is available which makes toting it around easier.Performance is where this radio really surprises. One might expect the sound to be cheap and tinny but once switched on, this radio fills the room with a sound reminiscent of the vacuum tube table sets of the forties. The sound is warm, rich and full of tonal range. Music comes through with round base tones and sparkling highs. Spoken word broadcasts are clear without being harsh. Voices are deep without being boomy. This sound quality is equally present through headphones so there is no tuned port trickery going on. The circuitry really does sound this good.RF performance is good too. The field effect transistors in the tuning circuit coupled with a precise AFC (automatic frequency control) mean that Fm stations lock in easly and do not drift. AM reception is excellent even in low signal areas. The tuner is sensitive and selectivity is very good. The built-in speaker is high fidelity mono however, when you insert a headset, the FM reception is in stereo. Stereo separation is very wide and static free. Some reviewers hav commented about the lack of volume on the PAL. I find this not to be the case. I can get sufficient volume for talk radio listening by setting the volume control at one-quarter turn. This radio has as much volume as any portable radio with a speaker this size (2-1/2"). It is not a boombox or a home stereo. One's expectations must be reasonable.The model I am reviewing is called the iPAL because it has a color scheme to complement the iPod MP3 player. The only difference between the iPAL and the PAL radios is the iPAL includes a stereo patch cable for connecting your iPod, CD player or similar device and the cabinet bears no rubberised coating. The PAL radios are offered in eight different colors, have a rubberised coating on the cabinet body and do not include the stereo patch cable although all units have the auxilliary input jack.Final thoughts: This is an elegant, uniquely styled, high performance portable radio. It is intended for those who love radio as a technology as well as a medium. In leu of bells and whistles it features superior performance through the engineering of Henry Kloss and a build quality that is seldom found in any portable audio product. The Tivoli iPAL is not intended for the masses who judge value on price alone but for the discriminating lover of radio who admires the perfect blend of form and function.
Came neatly packed and shipped promptly. You CAN actually get audio through these adapters if you're routing a PC-peripheral connection and your PC uses an ATI card or has a SPDIF connection to transmit audio.
I didn't believe this thing was working, because I didn't hear it doing anything. I didn't use the fragrance, because I wasn't interested in just covering up the smell...I wanted to get rid of the smell. So, I tested it. I put about 6 cigarettes out in an ashtray in my car and let it sit over night, with the ionizer on. In the morning, I could not smell the cigarettes at all...just a fresh clean scent. Like fresh air. It's great, and I hope to invest in one for my home too.
Standard Sony battery. Works just as expected. Good value for this product. I am able to use for cameras as well as video lights. I holds up to each use.
I bought this for my husband and gave it to him before Christmas. My husband really loves this. One issue is, it needs a better antena. I had an extra wire antena that I put on the radio for better reception.The sound is amazing and for such a little radio it has a high output of volume.(my husband is hard of hearing, so this was important). I would recommend this to anyone who wants to listen to world wide broadcast without having to spend a lot of money for a bigger radio.
Case Logic design it's just for the use of protection. Passports external drives fit tightly and without problem. In order to secure more and have your drive without scratches, i personal recommend to buy a Drawstring Carrier for My Passport Essential Drives (Model: WDCC03XMS) directly in the WD USA Store for just $4.99 and you get the perfect and elegant protection.
I built a system for a friend who's still on a dialup line and he's very pleased with it. Me, I've moved on to home LANs and cable modems...I'd like to say that the review by Mike Azzopardi is, in my opinion, very misinforming. Two main points:To quote: &quot;External modems do give you the benefit of seeing the activity on the LEDs and you also save an ICQ aswell as a PCI slot.&quot; That's an IRQ, not an ICQ. ICQ is the much-loathed instant messenger program from Mirabilis. IRQ is an interrupt request and before the days of plug-and-play and smart BIOSes, hardware conflicts were problems. The downside to an external modem is that it takes up bandwidth on the serial bus.Point two: &quot;Normally with an ISP you will get 4-5Kbps bandwith. However I have used 3-Com 56K modems on better lines with more bandwith and always get closer to 56K. These are the modems of choice and you wont find much better.&quot; This is complete garbage. 56K means 56 kilobits per second, not kilobytes. A 56K line theoretically gives you 56/8 (7 bits and one stop/parity bit for error checking), but the Federal Communications Commission does not allow the full bandwidth of the 56K line to be used because there has to be a small &quot;buffer&quot; on either end of the stream.If this guy is only getting 4 to 5 kilobits per second, he'd better consider a new ISP!No matter what modem you use (except if it's a winmodem...ugh...), on an unsaturated line you will typically get 4 to 6 kilobytes per second downstream bandwidth, depending on compression. Virtually everything is measured in bytes, except modems - modems use kilobits. Remember this!A 56 kilobyte modem is 448 kilobits, which is nearly one third of a dedicated T1 connection!This is a good modem, but remember that the numbers don't say anything. Ultimately you'll have to sit down with the unit and use it to see if you're satisfied with it.
This monitor is awesome! We got it because we needed a monitor with two receivers. I was skeptical at first because it was so inexpensive, but it is excellent! No static, and the reception is great. It even comes with the added bonus of allowing me to hear my three year old in the next bedroom - actually, I use it to hear what she is up to more than my 3 month old! I can pretty much hear anything going on upstairs, it is so clear.
When they work, they work fine. Successful burns of video files and home movies play well on my stand-alone DVD player, which is what I wanted these blank DVD+R discs for. But approximately half of them fail to write the lead-out, leaving them unusable. All of a sudden the great deal when buying in bulk isn't such a great deal when you're throwing half of them in the trash. I won't make the mistake of buying this brand again just because of a lower price. I haven't used a lot of brands, but I have had much better success with Verbatim DVD-R discs.
Easy to use. Makes it possible to stay clipped on a backpack strap and still use without disconnecting each time. I clipped my compass on the carabiner.
Got this mickey mouse webcam for only several bucks when it came with a $40 rebate several months ago. Very satisfied. Clear, sharp images. A+!
I bought this as a gift for my wife to replace the ordinary camera case that came with the camera. We're impressed by the quality and aesthetics of the product. Thanks!
Sony ACCDVDP2 Accessory Kit for DCR-DVD 203, 403, 105, 205, 305, 405 & 505 Camcorders. This Sony Accessory Kit is made with quality and is beautiful! Very, very nice! If you receive this, you will be very happy with the quality! GREAT for the price!
Excellent customer service. Had a problem with one of the creative web cams.Returning the item was very easy especially printing the return instructions and the return label from the account.
I am not reviewing how this works b/c i am sure it works as well as all other ipods but......i am shocked how expensive it is for a 4gb player. I know its an ipod so it will be expensive but you can get a 20gb player (non-ipod) for about the same price, maybe a little more. It is clear that you are not paying for gbs here but style. I understand that but it still seems like a high price to pay for fashion. I just want to listen to music!!!!!
I have tried setting up a wireless network in my house with two different brands of routers. Neither one worked, or would work only when I was within a few feet of the router, no matter how I set them up.The ParkerVision claims to be powerful with a wide range, so I decided to give it a try.The router was installed and configured in minutes, and I was happily (and securely) surfing via wireless from a distant corner of the house in no time at all. I had never heard of this brand before, but I am VERY happy with the performance of the router.Cathy Stucker
Just got this from Amazon. Able to fit all my equipment in this bag. I had a T2i body & an older manual SLR, which both fit perfectly in here. Overall I am very happy with the purchase. The bag is actually pretty compact. Looking at the pictures, I was initially worried that it might be too big.Pros:Light weight strudy constructionGood layout & compartments to hold smaller accessoriesEasy to grab camera from the top without having to open bag fullyGood quality overallCons:This has bene written by other reviewers, so i wasnt surprised, but its only a small annoyance: There are side straps which I am not sure are helpful. I ended up modifying them to go on the front of the bag to add an another layer of security.The tripod holder on the bottom works, but I have a trip coming up next week. Will have to see how practical it is for air travel & dealing with TSA.
This antenna doesn't provide an adequate signal; it is less than half as effective compared to the pair of rabbit ears that I had lying around the house.
These headphones are truly fantastic. They have amazing sound quality and are downright dirt cheap. The only two downsides are that they leak some sound (meaning others around you can hear what you are listening to, to a degree), and hair gets caught in the headband. Otherwise, they are frankly a miracle of headphone technology. When I bought them I didn't really think they would have very good sound quality because they are so cheap, but I was thankfully mistaken. If you have only ever used your freebee white earbuds that come with your iPod, you need to buy these headphones now! You will be astonished how much a good pair of headphones changes music.
voice quality is very poor as all is garbled - that is if you can get it to record anything at all...
Not much to say about cable. It works. I use it for tethered shooting when camera connected to computer. Pictures are transfered instantly to computer for review as I shoot them. I wish this cable would be more flexible, but it is good as it is.
I've upgraded my rating from 2 to 4. It turns out "Take Two 5.0" was the primary culprit with the slow boot and was the sole offender for the need to have a zip disk inserted to start Windows 2000 at all. Anyone using Roxio's Easy CD Creator Platinum 5.0 that installed Take Two should visit the [website] to download and install the 5.01 and 5.01s updates! I also found that once I unplugged my 3Com HomeConnect PC camera from my Entrega 4 port usb hub, I didn't stay on the boot screen for 10 minutes. Time to dump Entrega and find newer, higher-powered hubs, I guess.
The description of this product states that it will work with Windows 2000. It does not. Even after contacting the vendor, who said it would work with Service Pack 4 installed on Windows 2000. It does not, it won't even install itself. Very poor product, don't waste your money.
I was a little hesitant purchasing this tool because it was almost half the price of the others. No need to worry, I had no problems making rj45 patch cables with this tool. Worked as stated.
easy to use. silences about 90% of the static. you can set it up for any station, then set your radio to that station and it sounds good. It's not an audiophile's good, but it's fine for a car, which has more noise through regular operation than the background static in the songs.
I bought this for my son who worked as a journalist intern this summer for a small town newspaper. He was taking a lot of his own photos and needed a camera bag that was something he could use for his slr camera but also like a briefcase. This bag was perfect. Most camera bags are either for the professional and over kill or too smallHe loves this and it was a fantastic value!Shipping cam quick too.
I haven't tried any other transmitters to know if the super expensive ones are any better. This one works well.It has a super large range of frequencies you can use. I'm in Orlando, so there isn't really any frequency that is 100% static 3 freqencies in a row - which is recommended for the transmission to be static free in use.Therefore, depending on what part of town I'm in, there is sometimes a bit of static that is audible if the volume is up high enough.I just used it for a 12 hour road trip. In the rural areas of I-95, the sound was perfect - no static, so I'm assuming if you live in an area where there aren't tons of radio stations, this will work perfectly.I also am using the factory sound system in my car, so I'm not sure if quality is diminished with this product if you have a super beefed up audio system. For me, it sounds as well as the radio stations do in my car.It also works great charging my iPod. I forgot that it did that as well, for my short around town trips - but on the road trip, it was awesome to have.I'm super happy with it and am glad I bought it. I think it's a perfect alternative to satellite radio (unless you like the talk shows, but then there's always podcasts!).
When I first plugged this item in I couldn't find a frequency that it would work properly on. However, on the second try when I had a few more minutes to fiddle with it and try more frequencies, I found one that came in perfectly clearly. I love this thing!!! I used to use one that only had 4 possible frequency settings and ran on batteries through the earphone jack of the iPod. This way is much better (full band of frequencies available, including even tenths ie 88.2, runs on vehicle's power through the charging jack of the iPod).
No complaints! Large viewing area, uses & supports most SD cards. Battery life isn't bad either. The only "con" would be that tight/close shots are almost impossible (like 8-12") very blurry. But besides that it'll make ya smile without saying "cheeeeeeese"!
Okay. 1st, it's less than 2 bucks. 2nd, it has free shipping. 3rd, it arrived A LOT earlier than I expected it to (it was supposed to arrive between February 9 and February 29, but I got it on Friday, January 27!). 4th, it does exactly what I needed it to do. As the description says, you can't get any better than this! Very good buy, I have nothing bad to say about this.
If this thing connected easily with my simulator aircraft every time, it would get five stars. But I doubt this is a problem with the ButtKicker itself. The workmanship is excellent. I had it set up in no time using zero tools. The electronics are well designed from a user-standpoint. I'm happy with the purchase and would definitely buy it again and recommend it. BUT...there are frustrations. The problem doesn't exist with the default FSX aircraft. However, I mostly fly addon aircraft such as the PA46T Jet Prop from Carenado and the Citation Mustang from Flight1. For these aircraft raising the landing gear ALWAYS works fine...but it's vibration from the engines which doesn't always happen. I find myself tweaking the ButtKicker controls trying to find the right amount of vibration. But when I do, it's glorious. I don't want to fly without the ButtKicker Gamer 2. What I have found works best is to make sure everything is on and working with my flight sim. I'm in the aircraft I want to fly sitting on the runway before I start my mission. I hit the &lt;ALT> key to reveal the FSX menu bar at the top. I go into the settings for sound and I basically change the setting from default sound device to my internal sound card. It it's already selected I change back to the default device exit, go back in and select my sound card again. This seems to work reliably. It's a hassle but works. ALSO NOTE: I had to go into my sound card settings and make sure that I was maximizing low frequencies to the surround sound channel that my ButtKicker is hooked up to. If you aren't using surround, you may still want to play with the sound settings of your computer to see if it doesn't improve your FSX and ButtKicker experience. TrackIR 5 + AccuFeel + 3 monitors + addon aircraft + Saitek yoke/throttle/pedals/other controls + ButtKicker make for a fantastic simulator experience.
I do not recommend this player. Within a couple months it broke to the point where it will not even recognize any DVDs that are put into the player. The warranty is awful considering I have to pay shipping both to and back from the company. At which point I would be paying as much money as I paid for the player itself. Basically it's wasted money.
My brother recommended these. They sound good and don't take up near the space the original ones did. I'll buy this brand again when add to my home theatre.
I already owned one of these radios for a few years. Had to replace it after my cat knocked it down a flight of stairs. If your someone who does not leave the radio or TV on a lot to get current forecasts, then this device will bring you emergency broadcasts of severe weather in your vicinity several minutes before you have to take action.
I haven't had any difficulty obtaining a seal with the Sennheiser PX 200W, and it provides sufficient isolation to be usable on the subway. This headphone has a nice midrange, producing vocals that sound quite natural, but the treble is severely rolled off above 10 KHz and there's a pronounced midbass hump, resulting in a overall sound that, while pleasant enough for casual, portable listening, isn't at all refined or "high end" in character.
Bought this player in Jan 06. Picked the Creative player after doing a bit of research on all the larger MP-3 units. When i got the unit in the mail, it was very easy to set up and run. The screen is nice, crisp and clear, even in bright light situations. There are only one item that i would like to see fixed with this player and that is the controls. The slider/selector touch pad is difficult to master and prone to erroneous inputs. Other than that, ive been quite pleased with it.
Track Listing:1. Safe In The Arms Of Love2. Body Rockin' Time3. Aiming For The Heart
I think maybe I'm having a bad experience with WRT54GS because I'm using both XP and OS X. Every other day, the router stop responding, then I can't even connect to the router until I reset it.I upgraded the firmware to the latest, 1.50.9 released 10/1/06. It worked fine for a couple of weeks, then my mac mini couldn't get any DHCP assigned, even it was connected with Ethernet. This is a known problem, but Linksys hasn't been updated their firmware, and the user can't download older version of firmware from their site.I didn't see Apple OS X as one of supported OS, so I guess it's not a Linksys' fault. But if you're using an OS X, you should avoid this router.
I took it back after a few minutes. For a cam that costs $50, both the SOUND and VIDEO quality was terrible and grainy. I installed it correctly and I use Windows XP. Should have no problem but it was a major disappointment. ...the CREATIVE LIVE! CAM which was only $29 works a LOT better.Bottom line--Mcrosoft LifeCam VX-3000 has both BAD PICTURES, and BAD SOUND. You have been warned.
I got this printer for home use after years of using super-fancy laser printers at my office. (...) the printer is pretty amazing: excellent text quality, good graphics, and extremely fast printing (even at 600dpi). I would not use this printer to print all my family pictures on it, but for any graphics you'd come across it will do fine.Setting it up was trivial with Win98 and XP. If you use linux, the setup utility will blow you away: it provides all the functionality and controls of the windows driver. It literally took about 2 minutes to set up under Mandrake 9.2 with CUPS (using the USB port). Go Samsung, go Linux!I've read reviews complaining about the noise level of the printer... I find it pretty normal, nothing to worry about.I am not sure how well it will last since I've only had it for a few hours, but again from other reviews it seems there are no major problems.I've set mine to use the "toner save" feature and I can't see any degradation in the quality of the printouts.Anyway. Get this printer and you won't be sorry!
Picture quality is very good. I get no interference problems from my microwave, phone or wireless LAN anymore. The IR repeater works well for me.
I choose this player because of the CNET review and other sources. They were spot-on. Amazing sound quality, easy to use controls, good battery life. If you don't need huge amounts of storage, I highly recommend this player.
First off, these are very light and comfortable for headphones. Second, the sound is very natural sounding, not the typical punchy, "hi-fi" sound you get from most headphones. Something about the headphone speaker design that's more natural sounding. The bass is not super punchy unless you turn the sound way up.It comes with a short 3 foot cord, and then a 10 foot or so extender cord. It also includes an adapter for different kind of plugs.
I bought several of these cables for the purpose of hooking up my PS3 to an HDTV, along with several cable receivers across the house to watch HD channels. So far, they all work fine and I am happy that I could get these at a great price. I have however not used them for anything else beyond hooking up my PS3 and receivers to HDTVs, so I can not comment on whether they are reliable for outputting other devices, like laptops, to the TV.The only issue I have is occasionally on one of the cables, the sound may go out. So far this has been resolved by just pulling the cable out and putting it back in, but if it does stop working at some point, I can always get another one for a reasonable price. Don't be fooled by gimmicks to make you buy more expensive cables, these work fine for most of what you'll need them for.
I love the ipod nano. It started when my friend got one, so I did to. I just got it today, and listening to it right now (Everclear- Father of Mine) and I LOVE IT. The case that comes with it is OK for now.I recommend getting the largest version (Max storage)
It meets my needs for a scanner and copier. Copies are clear with good color. The only drawback is it doesn't have a handset to enable it to double as a phone, but it does have caller ID. For an inexpensive all-in-one, it serves my purpose just fine.
Ok.....when i opened my computer to install the card, i had a few problems getting the card to fit in the slot right. After getting past that problem, i had no other problems after downloading the patches from pinnacle like the other reviewers said to do. This product is awesome! Im glad i stuck with it after the inital problem because it really is a good product for the price. I would give it five stars, but i had the inital problem, and i did have to download a patch. Otherwise, it is a great product for editing dv tapes.
I purchased this router for a relative of mine. I recently opened the package to find that I received a USED router. There were scratches on the top of the router and the "install the software first warning sticker" that normally is covering the ports was off and stuck to the inside of the product literature. Someone also had scribbled on the product literature with a black permanent marker. I am not happy about this. I expect more from Amazon and Linksys. I'm guessing I received a return, refurb, or something along those lines. A new item does not look like this. This is the second time in a few months this has happened to me with a purchase coming directly from Amazon. The first issue was with a computer subwoofer from Logitech that had a large scuff mark on the top of it. My guess is someone was resting their shoes on it. It is very noticeable.
The DV5500 is a piece of garbage _ the day I got it it wouldn't focus right and I called for help and they told me I was shaking and that's why pictures weren't clear, I used the tripod and took a video and it did improve somewhat, I put the camera in it's docking station and about 5 months later tried to use it again and found out it WAS NOT FOCUSING AT ALL so I called them again, the FIRST thing they asked was WHEN I bought it and since it was over a year, they said it was OUT OF WARRANTY and they DID NOT FIX any out of warrantry cameras, in other words THROW it AWAY because no one else does either. I wouldn't buy another MUSTEK product if they gave it away
If you have a Maytag Skybox (And I hope You Don't) that stopped cooling, this is the answer and very simple to attach. I did mine myself in less than thirty minutes and it cools real good. My problem is, now the machine will not dispense! Maytag Sucks! The Skybox was a third world joke on American Consumers and I wish I had never seen the machine.
I purchased this keyboard in '07 and have used it paired with a mac mini as my main keyboard until last week. What I liked most about this keyboard was the look of it; so vision of the future . . . from 1971. Both the "titanium" two-tone color and the sleek curve where the keypad meets the dock area suggest a retro console look. The entire mouse dock/picture frame concept is absurd yet, in 1971, could have ingenuously reflected the aesthetic of the space program crossed with minimalism (. . . and the keyboard, you see, has a built-in stand for the mouse so that it is not left lying about on the desk. When the mouse is being used, a sliding panel can be moved to conceal the portal where the mouse had been docked and simultaneously reveal five useful buttons. Of course with the mouse in the dock, the entire apparatus becomes a picture frame and no one will even know you have a keyboard with a dock, a sliding panel, and five useful buttons. . .) Years from now I believe Kensington will release documents proving that this keyboard was in fact designed in the seventies by Xerox. We'll see. After three years of use in this century, however, I have discovered that this keyboard will function erratically if one spills a shot of J&auml;ger on it. Sure it seems fine for a day or two but then one key becomes favored (in this case it was the page down key) and repeatedly and endlessly presses itself. I tried all the usual means of fixing a keyboard; spraying it with tap water, pouring rubbing alcohol on it, smacking it repeatedly against a mattress to dry it out, but nothing helped. In fact, all this effort only made the right side of the keyboard, except for the ebullient page down key, unresponsive. I believe there are two lessons here. First; it doesn't matter how much a keyboard looks like it was designed in the 70's, it cannot tolerate hard alcohol and second; sipping J&auml;germeister, rather than swallowing the whole shot at once and setting down an empty glass, will ruin your life. Sure, you would think that knocking over a drink onto a keyboard is no big deal but when you have Snow Leopard set to automatically log you out after a few hours, and it will log you out, no amount of restarting will get you off of that logout screen and without a keyboard you cannot do anything; no work, no internet, and, worst of all, no movies or iTunes to preserve one's sanity in a building with residents that listen to KUOW at rockband volumes so yes, sipping J&auml;ger can ruin a life!RIP Kensington Ci70 Titanium Wireless--but I'm keeping the picture of your girlfriend.
The delivery was afst and the software is easy to use.I am very happy with this purchase.
i advice you to buy this product if you need a huge storage.Thanks
So far, so good. Can't beat the price when you consider you're getting two 2400mah batteries. Love the abilty to use AA batteries if I get in a pinch. I have the grip attached to a Rebel XTi and love the way it feels as apackage. Stabilizes the platform well.
I bought this about 6 months ago. So far so good. It has worked on every computer I have plugged it into and has not failed me yet. It is small and easy to misplace. I have lost it 3 times in my house. If it had a built in password protection I would have given it 5 stars.
When I got my new Archos Gmini 400 media player, The earbuds that the player shipped with would not stay in my ears. I have Panasonic mega-base headphones but they just weren't comfortable. Aside from the comfort factor, before getting the Shures, I was perfectly happy with them ,now, I don't even know where they are.Anyway, after looking at several alternatives, I decided to go with the Shure. One reviewer, in particular, impressed me. He said that he commuted on NYC subways everyday & he wanted to be able to hear his music over the roar of the trains. I take the same commute so the noise cancelling feature of the headphones really attracted me. Of course, what good is the noise cancelling feature if they don't sound good. The same reviewer raved about the sound so I decided to take the plunge. At first, I could decide between the E5c & the E3c. However, since I couldn't try them out in the store or return them if I wasn't happy, $350 (the price at J&R;) seemed like too much of a chance to take on an untried commodity. To be honest, I was even hesitant about spending $139. But I shut my eyes, sucked in my breath & plunked down the moolah.I am so pleased that I made that decision. All of the reviewers have suggested that you try all of the ear connectors until you find the one that fits you best & sounds the best. It took me several weeks but now the plugs stay in & they sound absolutely incredible. I listen to many different types of music--everything from classical to jazz to blues to electronica/dance. I can't say enough about the sound quality. Even taiko (thunderous Japanese drums) sounds fabulous. You are immersed in the music. The only caveat that I have is that they are truly noise cancelling & I have to especially vigilant when I am walking around with them on. Listening to music with them on is a truly immersive experience but you don't want to walk around New York City & be totally unaware of your surroundings.Based on my experience with this model, if I had it to do all over again I would go for the E5c. But I have no complaints about this model. My advice, if you love music & you don't want to spring for the pricier model, THESE GET THESE PHONES!!!
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..
I have read some of the reviews on this site, and I just don't understand. I use these headphones everyday. I just moved to NY, and before I would work out with these headphones exclusively. A little much for working out... Perhaps, but these things stay put. I run the wire over my ears and down the inside back of my shirt. It also keeps out any noise. This later trait would become invaluable as i recently moved to NY. They truly do keep out the noise. There are times where I wear them with no music on just to feel some sort of isolation (which is hard to achieve on a crowded subway.) With music on, there is no better sound. I love music, and interned at a music label; however, these are great for anyone who loves music. You can really hear the small things that you miss otherwise.I had a problem after about a year of use. The left side suddenly stopped making noise. I sent them into shure, and a week later had a completely new replacement pair. Pretty good customer service.Do yourself a favor, even if its not this pair, check these out. Any shure product of this type is many times better than the free pair you get with your ipod. If you don't have an ipod, then perhaps you should think about getting one of those too...but i digress.
There's absolutely no reason to pay $27 for 100 bags, when you can just use the cheap clear plastic office wastebasket liners (7 to 10 gallon) that sell for $18 for *500* at Costco, Sam's Club, etc. I just finished a major shredding job with my Fellowes DMC12, and used many of those.
Good for the second TV in the bedroom to extend your DVR to your bedroom if you don't want to pay for extra receiver and monthly fee. With remote extenders work perfect, just like having the second DVR without paying monthly fee.
After reading the reviews, purchasing the unit and using it for a couple of weeks, most of the reviews are spot on. There are, however, some issues that I have that have not been mentioned.The first, and most suprising, is that the screen is polorized. That means if you are wearing polarized sunglasses, that you will not be able to see the screen! After using the unit at night, I took my first day trip and when I put on my sunglasses, I couldn't see a thing! I had to peer over them or tilt my head about 45 degrees to see the screen. Without sunglasses the display was pretty nice in the bright fall sunshine.Secondly, the unit locked up. Unfortunately I didn't have the manual and was not able to use the unit the rest of the trip. There is a reset button behind the removable front bezel which reset the unti.Third, there is a slight flaw in the touchscreen on my unit. The upper left corner will not respond when touched, but if touched slightly below (say for the minus sign in the map screen) the unit will properly respond.All said, the unit works and I will keep it, unless the lockup problem reoccurs. It is accurate, plenty loud, compact, the windshield mount sticks very well, battery life is great, and overall worth the money. Also, Garmin has posted a map update which will ship October 15th.
I am in the process of installing this in a 1996 Honda Accord EX. Still waiting on a radio install kit. However, I hooked it up to make sure I had the right connections first. It was a very noticeable improvement over the stock player, even with the original speakers. It played CD's very cleanly, and the radio reception was no problem. It has a "loud" button which accentuates the treble and bass, and the music was much better with this feature on. It's a little "bassy" for a pure talk program, but all you have to do of course is press the "loud" button off. It also comes with a wafer-thin remote control, with mute button, if you feel you need it. CD's go right into the front, with no flip-down face. It does of course have a detachable faceplate, with a case that came with it. It also comes with its own mounting bracket and removal key. It doesn't have an equalizer, but the music sounded very good anyway. If you want a basic cd/radio at a reasonable price, I would recommend this unit.A word about installation: very straight-forward for the do-it-your-selfer. It is a single-din unit. I would recommend that you do get a wiring harness from Circuit City, etc. that fits your particular vehicle. That way you do not have to cut the original vehicle harness which could come in handy if you wish to replace the new unit or put the old one back in later. You may or may not want to get another harness which plugs into the new harness and then to your Panasonic. However, that's another expense (that you are going to be charged with at Circuit City, etc. which advertise "free installation," but charge in the fine print for parts). I am going to hard-wire (solder) the new harness to the player's harness with came with the unit. You can just use electrical tape of course for the connections, but I prefer to solder since electrical tape can become stiff, fall off, etc. on down the road. Using the harness adapter, the wires matched up by color code perfectly to the player's harness. Depending on your vehicle, you may need to get a radio kit. Overall though, not hard at all.
I bought this camera several months ago. I love the features and I love the pictures the camera takes. It has various settings and it is easy to use. However, the flash is lacking! The built in flash does not spread enough light on the subject matter.
I bought a 12" Powerbook back in 2004 and did not buy a case at the time. I recently decided I would like one and tried to pick one up at the Apple store. Per the packaging, the case I bought was compatible with my 12" Powerbook. In reality, it was designed for the 13" Macbook so my 12" computer was very loose inside the case and slid around everywhere.This case is designed for the 12" model so it fits like a glove. The added pocket is a great extra feature as well to put the power cord, extra battery etc. This is THE option for your 12" Powerbook.
We love our GPS system however does have some hiccups with the directions. There are some places for what is around you that have gone out of business for years and have not been updated. New businesses are not updated either. At times it does take you a longer way instead of the shortest. But all in all good product. Easy to use. Love the bluetooth feature.
This quick release is awesome for my manfrotto tripod and and canon 5D MkII. I bought a couple of them and leave one of the camera plates on my camera all the time and fix a receiver plate on a tripod and one on a fly cam. You can change the battery on your camera without having to remove the camera plate, so you never actually need to remove the camera plate from your camera. It provides a nice stable base for your camera any time you remove it from a tripod etc and leave it sitting. It has the 2 stud sizes to attach the base to your tripod and you can easily remove the stud you don't use. It's very solid and I trust the attachment to my expensive camera and lens etc.
I bought this because I lost the original back-up battery we had for our camera. Found it later. Now I have three batteries to rotate through.
DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE!This mouse has given me nothing but frustration.1. The front of the mouse where the buttons are located is extremely low, causing a muscle strain in your hand if you use it for long periods of time.2. Battery life is horrible. Like 2 weeks...3. When your mouse is idle for 8 minutes, it goes into an automatic sleep mode. The manual says to touch the metal lines on the side to "revive" it but when I do it simply freeze the cursor on the screen. So I have to reboot my computer.Absolutely the worst!!!
The canon deluxe photo backpack 200EG is what I was looking for my new canon xsi. The movable compartments are good for organizing the extra lens I have which is a 55-250 lens. As well as lens covers, wipes, ect... I still have room for more lenses. I have added extra elastic straps with velcro to help hold my camera in place. The interior see through compartments are good for cords, extra battery & charger as well as other items that I might need. The 1st outer compartment I use for my user manual and other paperwork. The 2nd outer compartment is empty for now, but I put snacks in it. The padded shoulder straps and back make it comfortable for bike riding. The cross body strap also helps to keep the pack from shifting side to side when riding a bike.
There are already tons of reviews on the EOS 300d (Digital Rebel) but I do want to share my experience with the camera, so I will keep this short. I bought this camera about 5 months ago and I am in love with. I was not new to photography or to SLR's, but new to the world of digital SLR. I had previously used an ancient Minolta x-570, a "pro-sumer" 35mm film slr with a Vivitar 35-105 standard zoom lens. First and foremost this camera takes excellent pictures, very high quality and no distortion that I have seen. This camera is particularly good as a beginner's dSLR because there are so many options to use and learn. But until you are ready to take advantage of all the featues, you can use this just like a point and shoot. Battery life has been excellent so far: thought I would suggest getting an extra to have as a backup for long days of taking photos. I have also been quite happy with the kit lens, which I wasn't sure I would like since it is not as versatile as the lens I had been using on my Minolta. But the kit lens has proved to be a great learning tool: I have been able to take some great shots, while also learning what kinds of other, better lenses I would like to add to my setup.**The only issue I have had was a problem with a Sandisk 2gb CF card. After about 300 shots, the camera froze and stopped responding to that card. I was able to salvage most of the photos after the fact, but don't risk it. If you're serious enough to spend this kind of money on a camera, spend a little extra money on the Sandisk Ultra II line of high-speed cards.
Great CD savers. Very slim & great ptotectors. Not the breakable type plastic. Recommend to all!
I have used almost every brand of flash drive there is over the years in my business (we buy them in bulk and use them constantly for many different purposes). Transcend seems to always consistantly work while others have a higher rate of failure, or perform poorly, or come with junk programs on them that try and take over your computer. You may pay a little more for Transcend, but in my opinion it is worth it.
The JVC DF420AU D-VHS tape does exactly what it proposes: given a properly set up D-VHS VCR, it makes perfect pixel by pixel copies of HDTV. I cannot see any difference between live and recorded high definition TV when I use these and a firewire connection with my HM-DH40000. You can also tape SVHS or VHS formats on this tape, and those formats come out quite nicely as well.However, the quiet secret here is that the formulation here is essentially identical to high quality S-VHS tape - at 4 times the price. The only difference is that rather than having a single hole in the chassis this tape has a second, allowing the VCR to read it as a D-VHS tape rather than a S-VHS tape. There is an obvious workaround to this that can be found fairly easily on the web; search if you're interested.From my experience S-VHS tapes with the workaround work just as well as this far more expensive tape, which is why I knock off two stars, and a third for a price gouging at 1.5 times the already outrageously expensive 150 minute D-VHS DF300AU. I can't guarantee S-VHS tapes will last as long, but then again, since there's no warranty on the D-VHS tapes either there doesn't seem to be much risk. I also haven't been able to tell any difference between the JVC and Maxwell DVHS versions, which is unsurprising. Data recording - which is all D-VHS really is - either records data or it doesn't. Cheaper tapes definitely will have drop outs, but quality tapes won't.One further note. There are still a few 3 hour SVHS tapes available at half the cost of this from dealers, which would be my recommendation if you need to archive long sagas like the LOTR movies, Saving Private Ryan, or the Deer Hunter when they show up on premium cable HDTV. Short of archiving sports directly from a tuner instead of a PVR, there's not much that can't fit on a 3 hour tape instead of the much more expensive 3.5 hour version sold here.
Open firmware is the ONLY reason to buy this router. Sure it's a great router, but at this point it's more than a bit behind the times. If you don't plan on putting one of the many open source after market firmwares on this you really should look elsewhere.If you are looking to put after market firmware (ex: DD-WRT) on a router then look no further. I've flashed 4 or 5 of these guys at this point without any problems. Each time I keep expecting to get burned but it hasn't happened yet.I use DD-WRT and have found that it offers SIGNIFICANTLY more functionality and control than more modern routers costing 4-5x what the WRT54GL does.
This mount is a solid piece of hardware. Professionally packaged with all the necessary hardware. Easy to install instructions for a t-bar ceiling.I did a lot of research and discovered there are many vendors offering seemingly the identical mount (made by Premier Mounts), but at a much higher cost and sometimes are bundled with other projector mounting stuff. My suggestion is buy the appropriate mount kit for your specific projector along with the 1-1/2" NPT pipe that connects the projector to the ceiling mount. You'll come out money ahead (and the big plus: it will actually fit your projector!). In my case I first bought my Optoma TH1060p projector then found the "Optoma Universal Projector Ceiling Mount BM-5001U" and matching 1-1/2" pipe adapter: "Optoma Technology BM-5004A Adjustable Extension Column (6 to 9 Inches)". All the pieces worked together perfectly.
I bought 2 of these battery and 1 the them will only be good for 1 hour of shooting. Disappointed.
I've had my FinePix 4900 for half a year now and I'll be keeping it a lot longer! [Now I've had it for nearly seven years,... still works fine, still delivers!]It is the first digital that I've bought, and I specifically chose one with full exposure control to use in photographing small zoological specimens. I also have the wide angle lens adapter and a set of close-up lenses, plus a few filters.It performs its intended function very well: I use it to record scientific images of a kind of marine snail known as a cowry. The aperture control allows improved depth of field in the close-up work that I do.This is a well-executed design. I like the 'feel' of its grip-type right side. The optics seem to be everything that they should and the wide angle lens seems to be about the equivalent of a 28mm on a 35mm camera. (The lens-to-extender threading can be difficult to put together, so be careful! Fortunately, the extender itself threads onto the camera body much more readily.)Bearing in mind that I rated the Fuji FinePix 4900 at five stars, let me pick a nit: the lens cap needed further thought! Clearly "designed" to be attached at the left side of the camera, it should have had a clip on it to attach it to the neck strap when it was not on the lens. It is very difficult to control this cap unless it is on the right side of the camera, where you can grip it by its lanyard with the hand that you're going to keep on the camera.I have yet to employ all of this camera's features but those that I have used work as they should. Photographers can work with this quality item!
I received this product in a timely fashion and it was extremely easy to install. I have had no problems with it, and it is not noisy as others have complained it is. It is actually very quiet, except for a tiny faint motor sound for a few seconds when you access files from it. I am only using it for simple storage of files, nothing fancy.
After years of contorting myself to listen to audiobooks to put myself to sleep, while keeping the volume low enough not to wake the wife, I'm thrilled to say that this thing works beautifully. Sound quality is good and it's proven durable. Still working perfectly after more than a year of being used every night and a fair amount of travel.I prefer to sleep on thin pillows and occasionally will need to shift an ear off of a speaker, but it's a very minor issue and I'd absolutely buy it again.
Is a god partner in the shower. not have a lot of function but the screen and the buttons are very easy for manipulate.
I used this memory on my PSP and is GENUINE memory, if you want to see if the memory you are buying is genuine, just go to your PSP ( or any sony device) and try to to see if the "magic gate" is Supported, if it says Unknown or anything else besides "Supported" , the memory its not Genuine.Other than that, it has good speed, and reliability. Hope this helped since there is a major concern about if the product is original or not, thats why some people are getting read errors or weird behavior, I wont buy sony memory since they fake it so good that you cant even tell if the memory is original.Cheers
Entrega en tiempo establecido por el vendedor, producto nuevo y en perfecto estado y correctamente embalado. Compre con toda confianza
This was exactly what I was looking for to work with my existing Comcast cable box. The only problem was the "Cable" button was locked and I did not know that until I searched around on the internet for about 30 min. I think the seller should send a note with the remote, because the directions do not tell you how to do this.How to unlock:1. Press CABLE key2. Press and hold SETUP unit CABLE blinks twice3. Type 982If it blinks four times, now it's unlocked and you can assign the proper cable box code to your remote.
I have a T61p that I just installed a newWestern Digital 320 GB Scorpio Black SATA 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Notebook Hard Drive WD3200BEKT [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] into the laptop, so had the old 200GB lying around. I noticed this, and thinking that I don't really use my Multi-Burner all the time, that this would be a cheap way of having both drives in the machine at the same time.Installation was super simple, the bay just holds the drive in a clip, so no screws required, and it is hot-swappable with Windows 7, ENT that I am running on the machine. I have installed Ubuntu 9.10 on it and it dual boots nicely with Windows.A great addition to an older laptop...
I've had these in my ears for under 10 minutes, and they've already fallen out three or four times. I should mention that I am sitting in a chair and not moving. Sound quality is sub-par, although for $2 I wasn't expecting greatness (and I'm sure I would eventually get used to it). I was hoping to have these as a cheap backup, but they're almost unusable. Try something else.
I bought it for my Canon PowerShot A95 camera and it perfectly fits it! By that I mean that it is neither too big nor too small, looks like it was made exclusively for my Canon A95.- Price is very affordable and cheaper than those ugly, black, bulky camera cases which are widely available for sale at Wal-Mart, BestBuy and other stores.- Regardless its low price it is well made and quality is quite high. I'm confident that it will last for years and not gonna fall apart.- Flip down cover is reclosable by velcro, which I think is better than zipper it terms of saving time when you need to take camera out of the bag quickly. Also, flip down cover with velcro won't leave on your camera scratch. For example, people can be concerned about zippers which may leave marks or scratches.- Has belt loop, which doesn't open though.- It looks quite attractive at least much more attractive than those ugly, black, bulky camera cases which are widely available for sale at Walmart.- It has a little front pocket where you can put EITHER your extra Compact Flash memory card OR extra 4 AA batteries. I'd rather keep in that front pocket extra CF memory card because keeping there batteries makes the case look a bit bulkier but it works for batteries too.- Perfect for Kodak EasyShare Z760 digital camera too! I tested myself looks like Kodak EasyShare Z760 has very identical body shape as Canon PowerShot A95. So if you have Kodak EasyShare Z760 I strongly recommend buying this case, which I already did for our 2nd digital camera Kodak EasyShare Z760. It that case you can use its front pocket for keeping your Kodak's extra Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery!I'm glad that I bought two camera cases, one for my Canon PowerShot A95 and second for our Kodak EasyShare Z760.Great price and great quality! What can be said more? :)------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW-UP:I purchased one more on May 16, 2007 for my newly bought Canon PowerShot A620. This case fits my camera like a glove. So, I will recommend it again, now for Canon A620.Looks like Canon changed its packaging. Packaging has carton back now and specifies camera models this case is made for. According to packaging this case fits PowerShot A95, A85, A80, A75, A70, A60, A40, A20, A10, A620, A610, A520, A510. And also any camera within 4.13" (104.8 mm) x 2.6" (66.0 mm) x 1.93" (49.1 mm).Also small metal emblem in front of the case reads just "Canon" now. Older versions of this case had "Canon Powershot" logo.Case quality is still the same as previous version and it is still made in China.Thanks.
I got 4 of these gadgets. I have a lot of scanners, radios, and computers. Until now I could more or less hear any source in nearly any receptor. But today I saw the modification ("upgrade") to improve transmission power and .... eureka!! now I have a full interconnected audio network, and don't lose a word from anywhere to everywhere. The gadget is well worth its price. Buy it, upgrade it and ENJOY it.By the way, the modification doesn't bring any nasty lateral effects at all. No degradation of the signal/noise ratio, nor any kind of noise boosting. Just a more powerful but still clean signal (-- make sure you are choosing an unused or weakly used frequency). Only beware to adjust the resistor so not to bother your neighbors with your transmissions (or organize kind of "pay per hear" :-). Turn VR2 fully clockwise (as recommended by another reviewer) only then and if really needed.
PROS:This item would be great for use with a Mac Mini. I use it with my MacBookPro so I don't have to reconnect all my USB items every time I put it back on my desk. Instead of stacking under a Mac Mini, I put it under my 19" monitor that I use in a dual monitor configuration on my desk. This works very well with a few exceptions.CONS:The included USB and Firewire cords are very short. This would be fine for the Mac Mini, but not so great for my setup. Also, I was disappointed that the Firewire connections are only the slower Firewire 400, but for the price, I couldn't beat it.
With a caveat, most of the failures I have had have been after about 10 cycles. I am nervous about a gig, but recently purchased a digital SLR and shoot in raw+jpeg. You need a gig for a reasonable number of images.
Honestly, I thought it was going to be a piece of crap.But surprisingly it wasn't. :)I lost mine like before December..The very same model... so, I had tobuy a new one... :] i LOVE IT.
Save yourself $10 and buy a jar of mayonnaise, you'll get the same results smearing that all over your screen. Guess I shouldn't be surprised buying a product from a company known for selling (scamming) overpriced "premium" audio cables. A one star review is the lowest you can give. It's also generous for this product.
The installation was made so simple.Simply position the draw tabs facing outward, toward the hole perimeter and twist screws down tight. The speaker doesn't require any extra bracketing or supports to deal with.
the cam is good for simple video veiwing.. i would like to know if i can order cone caps to fit this cam.
We bought these to replace an old pair when we went on vacation. My wifes and my eyes are not what they used to be so we wanted an easy focusing product and these didnt disapoint us. As others have said, the auto focus works great for distances but not up close. If you are a bird wathcher these are not for you. We were able to clearly watch dolphins out in the ocean on our vacation clearly and I use them at home to watch the deer and elk. I would definatly buy these again
Really decent sound clarity and affordable. They are a little snug across the head which may cause a little pressur owith extended wear but its only been a few hours so far. They wont slide off when you drop your pen that is for sure. Bendable mike with a really long cord that measures 105 inches, Yea crazy long but great for someone like me who rolls all over the office but is too cheap for a wireless set up.
We live in Tornado alley and this is a much have. This is located in our kitchen and is loud enough to wake us up from our bedroom. I know I can rely on this product and highly recommend this.
Had to throw my two cents in - I have owned this TV for over a year, and even now in stores I see NOTHING that bests it as far as picture quality, and most don't even come close, especially with black levels. I watch mostly movies, SD is good, HD is great, and Blu-Ray is absolutely amazing! Can't comment on the detachable speakers as I never used them, but I've heard their sound is better than average. If you do purchase this set, my advice is to go to a few online forums to find the optimum viewing settings for movies, etc - these settings are surprisingly easy to find and use. As to the reported "buzz" that some reviewers have noted, I have never heard it. It does put off a fair amount of heat from the top of the set, so as it says in the instructions you want to leave a good amount of space above the set. As far as durability, after a year it is still performing flawlessly, with no "burn-in" or any other problems. Pioneer has contacted me a couple of times with firmware updates which were also very easy and painless to install. Bought it online, saved a bundle, and the delivery was fast and efficient. In short, I did weeks of research before making this purchase, and haven't regretted it for a minute. Kudos, Kuro!
I looked forward to getting Energizer-branded batteries for my Nikon camera, so I bought three of these batteries. But, they aren't Energizer. They're made by a company called Technuity and are licensed under the Energizer brand.After a few uses, they quickly died out either refusing to take a charge, or taking a charge but running dead within minutes of starting to use them. If you want a quality battery, find one made by Nikon.
The picture quality is great, it's prints the best color directly from the camera. If you're printing from your PC or Mac, then your color will suffer. The number of prints usually falls short. It's abount 2-3 prints short than indicated on the box.Mike
The capture software, Ad FullCap, requires a serial number different from the product ID # in order to open and run it. That number is not supplied in some packages, and you must e-mail tech support and wait for them to e-mail you back the number. Had there been any notice of this requirement, I would have e-mailed them before I wanted to capture video, instead of wasting the weekend I'd cleared to do the the project.
Got this cam since I am traveling a bit more these days for work and I want to see my family. Bought this for the quality and small travel size. Did not disappoint. The software is a bit useless (I simply use AIM for video chat), as no one usese the Logitech proprietary software.Other than that, it works as advertised. Small, easy to set up, good quality. Recommended if you need a travel web cam.
First and foremost the Model 6340 offers features found only on more expensive cameras.OPTICAL ZOOM & DIGITAL ZOOMVIEWFINDER & 2" LCD SCREENAUTO & MANUAL MODESVIDEO MODE6 MEGAPIXELSINTERNAL MEMORY & SD CARD SLOTCASE, CABLES, SOFTWARE, MANUAL - ALL INCLUDEDAs with all digital models there is a slight delay under certain circumstances when you snap the shutter. An extra amount of foresight and a steady hand should remedy this.The unit is small but not a mini-mini. Large enough to get a good grip and solid enough to hold up under constant use.The only word of advice is to read and reference the instruction manual to fully understand the many capabilities it has.2 alkaline AA batteries will give you 1 hour worth of shooting time which is more than satisfactory.When used with included software or a Picasa type enhancer and editor your photographs should reflect an excellent result.Recommended highly.
The only decent thing about this mic is that it looks alright and is easy to use. However, I usually had to keep the mic directly next to my mouth in order to be heard and the quality wasn't that great. The base of it is also very light so it moves around easily and often tips over. I'd highly suggest the Logitech USB Desktop Mic, which I've also used, and is much better for less than $10 more.
I live in a 3 story condo and I was having problems with my wi-fi.Problem fixed and my wi-fi is even faster now.It's not as big as people say it is.
This player is the worst for the following reasons:1. Slow to start.2. No bookmark/audio resume feature3. Do not play files by foler order. I have 10 folders, each has mp3 files named 1.mp3, 2.mp3, etc without albums or artist info. And I can't play them by the folder order.4. It supports FAT32, but guess what, pop in a FAT32 4G SD, and it doesn't work5. Amazon do not take mp3 player return
This inexpensive infrared remote controller is a must have because you never know what situations you want to shoot a picture of. It's so small, you better immediately attach it to your Nikon strap so that it cannot get lost! Also, it's so easy to use: make sure the camera settings are right, set the camera to fully remote, slightly press the shutter button till you hear a beep (to ignite the remote) and then you can use the remote by pressing the button on the remote to shoot. It's a marvel of technology making the life of a photographer more convenient and allowing more sharp pictures without blur.
I originally purchased the D-Link equivalent and was very disappointed. I moved to the Netgear and I'm very satisfied up to this point. Once connected, everything (using the default configuration) worked like a champ; all computers and other wireless devices could access the Internet, and the DHCP was already working. I created the necessary drive maps and began to fiddle with the other configuration settings.The first things I noticed that pleased me were that the web interface was very well designed and settings I changed took effect immediately (such as changing the password)--this may not sound like a big deal, but that wasn't true for the D-Link equivalent. It is always nice knowing that you are working under the configuration you have set, and not having to wonder if they've taken effect. Many of the network settings also took effect without having to reboot, which was also nice. Then I logged in and the router offered to search for updated firmware, I said "yes", it found one, displayed information about it, and installed right from the router--easy as pie. I configured the security, and everything was working great!I was also especially pleased with the little stand that came with the router, allowing it to stand upright and keep out of the way of other devices. I noticed on my wireless devices throughout the house the the signal seemed to be stronger and more reliable that with the other router I had.Note: I haven't yet tried to use the Super G 108Mbs functionality.
I used these on a computer case that was small and upgraded the video card which generated a little more heat. I put this next to my video card and now my system runs a lot cooler.
This camera is all-around amazing. The touch screen feature adds to the simplicity of handling the camera, so, it is very easy to use. The internal memory does not hold too much, but what can you expect with a 10.1 mp resolution? Either a 2GB or 4GB memory stick will fit this camera perfectly.The pictures and video are clear, and the video is in MPEG format, for Windows or Windows Media player, which is terrific (My Nikon camera has Quicktime video, which I find inconvenient when making video cd's, dvd's).The flash and shooting modes are good and the ISO is also good, although you can see some noise in the images when there is low light. The price is just right for what the camera offers. I am very satisfied with this purchase! Recommended product, for sure.
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I bought these to replace my iPod's headphones and have been pleased so far. The sound quality is good enough, the only problem I've had with them is that they fall out of my ears when I'm running.I would recommend them.
This is one of the best detectors on the market, and has saved me from many huge tickets! I never go on long trips without it, and plan on using Bel for any future purchaces of radar detectors.
My daughter received this for her birthday last year. It seemed perfect for her pink room and light use. It has been 14 months and the bulb is going out. I would recommend buying a brand name television that will last and skip the cutsey. Very dissapointing.
This shelf unit ex-d5 is a gem. It is flawless on all counts except perhaps one needs the (included) remote control to preprogram and to hit your preprogrammed radio stations. The sound is superbly rich not only distinguishing between tones of different vocals/instruments but wonderful in separating the highs and lows. The sound is more than sufficient volume wise for one or two rooms.The DVD has plenty of features e.g. zoom, different angles, differing speeds with a nice surround sound effect. As a matter of fact it played a DVD which two other players previously had failed altogether to play. Also I hooked the video line up to my old tv (circa 1996) and it easily played dvd's through it with the remote.The wireless feature worked flawlessly enabling one to play mp3's, wma or whatever from your computer thru this unit and it's speakers. CD's played wonderful new ones as well as old with no mechanical noise.AM radio plays non statically even next to my computer. FM is nice also, but as is normal an additional antenna may be needed for some weaker stations.The speaker cones truly are wood (spruce soaked in sake?) but the speaker cabinets are of a rich wood (cherry?) appearance and are heavy for their size.I paid about $350 and consider it well worth every cent.- BP's dad
I bought this unit to track how far I travel while walking. Thefirst unit received had bad segments in the LCD. Amazonquickly sent another unit that did appear to work.This unit takes a long time to find sattelites. Several timesit never found ANY, under clear blue sky. It just turned offafter 10 minutes. It would lose signal frequently.The deal breaker is that when it loses sattelites, it will not accountfor distance during the lost signal. Lets say you are walking/running, and the unit is logging distance. For a 10th of a mile, it losessattelite. When it gets sattelite back, it starts loggingagain from the new point. But it does NOT add the distanceyou traveled while the signal was missing. As if I teleportedto the new location. Useless.
I went through the effort of writing a lengthy review on this camera, but apparently this site can't ensure the comments get posted, or won't bother to post it. It's a great camera -- way better than the previous models which are quite good. I give the camera 5 stars, and this site 3 stars. Doubt I will bother writing a review again. -- annoyed
Wall mounts for CRT TV's are almost impossible to find. This mount is sturdy, easy to install, reasonably priced, arrived on time and in perfect condition.
I bought this bag for a trip to Europe. I currently have the bag loaded up with a Nikon D80, 18-135mm lense, 70-300mm lense, SB-600 flash, Sony miniDV camcorder, Sony W-5 camera, all the cables, remotes, and chargers for this equipment. Everything fits in here well and the bag is comfortable. The only thing I worry about, the bag really needs to have more padding on the outer edges, otherwise its awesome!! It has a lot of pockets for my filters, miniDV tapes, SD card reader, and extra SD cards. A really good buy, especially for the price. I did put a piece of tape over the big Canon logo. I don't want to advertise my equipment in foreign locales...Update: I've had the bad for 8 months, taken it to Europe three times, carried it all over NYC, and it still looks great. Highly functional, highly recommended bag.
This printer has been an absolute nightmare. We wanted an all in one so we wouldn't have so many machines in our office. Well when you try to print something it stops halfway and you can't get it to finish printing without shutting down your pc and the printer and rebooting everything. This might work if you're lucky. We've called HP several times to no avail. They seem to have no idea what the problem is because they've had us try all sorts of nonsence that doesn't work. They were absolutely no help. I could get a realiable printer for the fraction of the cost and that's what I intend to do. We've stuck with this printer for so long because of the cost, but I just can't take it anymore.
A really neat gadget. Eliminates the chance of moving the camera off of focus when depressing the shutter release. If my camera is on a tripod, I'm most likely going to use this remote. Even though the instructions say you have to be in front of the camera to activate it, I find that standing along side and even to the rear of the camera within 10 to 15 feet works just as well.
This is the second one I've purchased. I have had no problems with the first and expect the same for the second.
Does anyone know how this grey version Series 2 differs from the older black version Series 2?
This is truely a great set of headphones. And the price was 50% less then what it is selling for. I only paid $96.00, and the sound and range is great. I would highly recomend this product
Router was an acceptable product for just over one year. One and one-half months after the warranty expires, so does this router. I took pains to avoid Netgear in the replacement of the product. Maybe you should too.
Despite its cumbersome appearance, this converter works very well and is a great deal in comparison to other options on the market!
It is my first time to order an MP3 player.I was really excited and worried on the other hand. But, I am so proud of myself did this. This CW300-256 is such a awesome music player with great earphones, you can enjoy fantastic sound from this little thing. Listen to all the music you like thru this player,,, you are in heaven. Words can't explained.I am sooooo happy to have this.
Very Happy with this purchase. I was a gold box special and one can never have to many power strips.
This thing is the best! It seriously holds soooo much. Only problem I have had so far is that I bought a referbished one and the click wheel does not sit quite right. I'm literally at the Apple store trying to get it fixed right now. But really other than I bought a referb item it's amazing. I would recommend this iPod to anyone who has a need for carrying around their entire music collection and a huge ammount of video.
As of the day I bought this, early February, 2010, the Amazon blurb said "The Back-UPS CS provides professional-grade power protection for office and home office systems." and "These features along with its classic styling make the Back-UPS CS a perfect choice for protecting your important office and home office systems."Lulled by this assurance, I did not realize that 230V is not just a harmless part of the name like BK500 or 500VA or even 300W. So I ordered and upon delivery found reference in the literature to "Valid in Australia only". What?? They have 240 Volt power. I am in the US!So right before wrecking my computer, I checked again. To my surprise, some companies use 220 to 260 volt office equipment in North America and some ship to foreign subsidiaries. So "230 volt" is sold for use here and for export, but average Amazon customers here should be EXPLICITLY WARNED and not misled.Back it goes and the vendor charges a restocking fee plus I pay shipping both ways. Oh, the joy of buying on the internet. Pitfalls abound, even with legitimate retailers. It's easy to say "You should have known that 230V means 240 volts before you bought it." Well, it did not occur to me at the time and I am annoyed by the careless, deceptive blurb.This product is not made for North American home office systems. Amazon's description is wrong and misleading.At least I did not destroy my computer. Thank you for nothing, Amazon!
I bought this to monitor the front yard and the circle I live on, due to vandalism concerns. I had no prior experience with network cameras prior to this one.Setup was quite easy and had to be done with a network hardline at first (as you might have guessed). Within minutes I had a moving image that was viewable from a browser. To get the image, I had to allow the installation of an ActiveX control for both the motion JPEG and the MPEG-4 formats, depending on which I was trying to view from the default web page. Updating the firmware was quite simple as well.The image quality (640x480) is quite good, considering that this is a CMOS camera and that I'm pointing it out thorough a window, and that most of my recording takes place at night (there's a street light in the circle).The software that this unit comes with is where this product falls short. Out of the box, you can either configure the camera to send you an email when it detects motion, or you can use a so-called Camera Explorer to view images and manually begin recording them. This second mode of operation stores a separate JPEG for each frame of video, so that begins taking up space at a quite rapid rate. Recording from the Camera Explorer would also spontaneously stop after 1-2 hours, even when I told it to run for 12. I needed something better.What I found is a product on the manufacturer's website, called Camera Station One. This is a free product that allows you to control a single camera, though a license can be purchased to allow the use and control of multiple cameras. This product does everything I wanted-- I have set a schedule of when I want the recording to begin and end daily; I've set the format for the recording; and I've specified how long to retain each recording (default is 5 days). There's an option for archiving older recordings, but it's grayed out-- I assume that it becomes available upon licensing the software. Playback is simple and flexible, allowing you to search for recordings over a time frame within a single day and posting thumbnails of every 10 minutes. Playback on MJPEG recording is scaleable up to 10x normal speed. Upon pausing, the software allows you to jump back or forward by discrete time intervals, save a snapshot, send a picture to email or printer, or even convert the whole 10-minute segment of video into an AVI for playback outside of Camera Station.There are some things I'd like to see improved though. It would have been nice to get a big notice to go check out Camera Station One, or even have that software included on the install disk. There's no internal backup for the date/time stamp, so if you power the camera down, you have to reset the time and date; it's easy to do through a browser, but it's annoying to have to do that every time. Of course, that wouldn't be as bothersome if it wasn't for the fact that the camera becomes unaccessable after a couple of days, despite sitting in the same room with the wireless router; in those cases, I have to power cycle both the camera and the router.So I like this camera and I'm enjoying it as a toy. I just hope it works as well when I need it for something serious.
This adapter works very well, after a very simple installation process. (I am running Win2K. Results might be different for other operating systems.) I really like the software monitor that comes with this item, which allows you to visually locate and select the access point. Nices adapter, painless setup.
Who can complain about cheap and effective solutions? This is about as cheap as they get, and it works, pretty straightforward on this one, not much else to say.
The package did not appear to have been damaged, but the end cap was cracked and it cannot be used. Unfortunately, the time to return has expired. I don't know if I can find parts. I don't want to have to buy another one.
I bought many sets for my speelites and noticed they didnt hold a charge very long. I bought the la crosse charger which test batteries and they tested between 60 and 1500 mah and they claim to be 2700. these batteries should be taken off the market! the only cool thing about the company was that they refunded me my money.
I purchased this for my son for Xmas (he was 2 at the time) so that he would be able to keep occupied with a DVD wherever we go. It is simple to use, and he can change dvd's and play them all my himself. I love the little stand to prop up the dvd on a table for easy viewing. Believe it or not, ir has stood up to a 2-year's abuse quite well.
I bought this tripod with the intention of using it for both still photography and video. Its head is truly fluid moving, unlike many other tripods on the market. However, the pluses end there. The construction is rather flimsy, and is not best suited for outdoor conditions. Do not use this tripod for still photographs; one cannot rotate the head vertically, extremely limiting is usefulness. As a matter of fact, after about a month of ownership, one of the rubber pegs on the leg fell off, and now it does not attach on securely. Not only that though, is that the grip that allows you to move the head fell off, rendering the tripod useless.For $85 there are many more higher quality tripods that I would have bought. This tripod in reality is worth about $35. I will return this product, expect a refund, and go visit a real camera store to actually try out the tripod before purchasing online.
Smaller than I expected but it receives 22 UHF channels during a test setup on my coffee table in the 2nd story of a 3 story building in NYC. Solid picture. I'll probably get better picture once it stops raining and I decide to install it on the roof.Doesn't come with mounting pole. (But I didn't expect it to.)
Easy to set up. Works with all of my devices, both wired and wireless. Reasonable price. No surprises. What else could you ask for?
I have had this camera since 2005, and taken some of my best pictures with it. To me it's very simple to use, and I like to play with the settings until I find something that fits my needs. I fell in love with the "sports" mode (and I'm not into any sports really) because it was awesome taking pictures of my 3-year-old at the time. The colors of the pictures are very true to the real thing, and the swivel LCD viewer is the best when you want to take pictures without being too obvious of what you're doing. It's also a life saver for short people like me (5'2.5") because you can lift up the camera, tilt the screen and take pretty pics from above (again, also very handy with little ones!).This camera has survived lots of trips and many many many drops! The top part started to come off a while ago (maybe a year or two after we got it and used it a lot), and the metallic cover of the shutter button completely fell off (don't know where it could be!), but even with all these issues, the pictures are still really great. I have moved on and got the Powershot S5IS (which takes nice pictures, but I notice the color a bit off compared to this one), so I gave this camera to my daughter (now 7). She likes it a lot, and sometimes lets her little brother (only 2) use it! The pics are hilarious, but the best part is that the camera is still taking really great pictures and nice video (no zooming or image stabilization during video though) even after all these years.Hopefully I can get my new Canon T2i soon (need the money to get it, just a very minor detail!),but in the meanwhile I am having fun looking at the pics my kids take with THEIR camera.
Need to operate a Sipura (now Linksys) ATA VOIP device wirelessly? This is the device for you. For example, you are in a hotel room that only offers a wireless internet connection. You wouldn't be able to use your Sipura ATA because there is no wired ethernet connection.The Linksys WBP54G will allow you to unwire your Sipura VOIP ATA device's ethernet connection. The WBP54G acts as a wireless bridge for a Sipura device. No power brick needed, it shares power from the Sipura ATA's DC adapter.After reading the Quick Installation, I figured I could get by without any WBP54G setup procedure whatsoever. YMMV. I'm not using any wireless secutity on my router (Linksys WRT54GL). There's no other open router within range. I just plugged in the WBP54G and it worked immediately. Voice quality is just as good as wired ethernet.The device is small, about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Since no additional parts are needed, it travels easily.
I was putting this together when the antenna just broke off. They have the antennas swivel heads on so tight that they easily just snap off. This also has a huge clumsy AC plug which is unnecessary and a waste of precious plug space. When I returned this to the store, I saw another person retuning this exact same model also. GE has a much better model that I bought instead that doesn't break and doesn't have any AC plug which works wonderfully. Don't waste your money on this RCA antenna. I give it ZERO stars.
This thing gets 2 stars only because it does what it claims and allows me to talk to people without pulling my SE530s out (Anyone that owns a pair can tell you what a hassle this is, especially once you get accustomed to wearing them properly).Beyond serving its intended function, I find it very hard to reccommend this item bacuse of several truly baffling design decisions.A) It is HUGE. I cannot see any reason why this device needs to be the size and shape of some sort of bizzare egg case. There is no technology inside the thing that calls for it to be much larger than the average hands-free device you might use with your cell phone. Their decision to power it with an alkaline battery seems to be the culprit here.B) The clip on back stinks and is not reversable. It is pretty clear that the intent was that this thing be worn on your belt. Well, I use mine at the office and turn it on when I get up to get copies or something, or when someone comes in to bother me at my desk. Unless someone is going to bend over and talk into my belt, having it down there is pretty counter-productive. Since I work in an office where I have to wear ID around my neck all the time, I like to hang it on the lanyard that holds my ID. WHOOPS! The clip is BACKWARDS for that! I ended up pulling the pins off of one of those cubicle wall clips and supergluing that to the back of my PTH. That works, but really looks ghetto when added to the already clunky dimentions of this thing. Why not just give it a clip that has grip? Dunno. Baffling.C) Battery door latch stinks. It falls open ALL THE TIME and mine couldn't be any more gently used.D) U-shaped cable orientation is just dumb. Why not make it an inline sort of thing? Why not put the 3.5mm jack in the device itself? It is truly baffling.This thing does what it is supposed to, but there MUST be a better option. Whoever made this thing really could have used a few more industrial design courses. The horrible design of this is made even more baffling by the contrast to the superb, and very attractive SE 530s. I just don't get it.
Like some of the other folks, I was able to get an excellent audio/visual signal. However, the remote control extender which had been working fine became unstable and only worked intermittently. After talking with the tech, I realized that the problem was with the orientation of the two UHF antennas (the two short stick antennas). They both need to be at 90 degrees to the line between the transmitter and the receiver -- this is actually mentioned in the manual, but I didn't realize the extender was so sensitive to the orientation. I had probably bumped one of these antennas out of alignment. After readjusting the two stick antennas, I no longer have a problem with the remote control extender, and everything works great.
This a great camera for amateur photo enthusiasts who want to try out different exposure settings, and see the results immediately. One of the best features I found in this camera is the concept of auto-ISO. This enables the camera to set the ISO setting automatically, depending on the shutter speed and the amount of ambient light available.
Im not Kidding, I just purchased new HP tower ($1g's worth) and needed to transfer all Files from laptop. I'm always a little apprehensive trying new tactics with computers that involves my stuff.I simply inserted the 512MB into USB on lap,, and loaded all, not just hundreds like they mention, but over 3000 files.The comeplete My Photo's album, all Microsoft Office Word files that were stuffed with sample images of products with descriptions.I kept checking load after a heavy transfer to Stick,,,and just could not believe how well this worked.I'm not into formatting hard drives. So this is by far the coolest thing since sliced bread.The stick just loads itself as a open file ready to copy, clip, paste, anything You want on it.
I just bought this today, scanning is very easy, it prints fast.I rated it 4/5 because of the paper tray, it has an input tray, but the out tray is the same input tray separated only a little, unlike my older mode Hp 845C that had two well defined trays.The other thing is the compatible cartridges, Hp 21 and 22 both are 5ml ink cartridges, compared with my older Hp 845C that uses Hp 15 and 17 25ml.We all know that they sell you cheap printers to sac you out buying their ink, but I suggest you to forget about it, don't waste ink, set it on draft by default so that way you don't have to set it to print in draft each time you want to print and keep some cartridges in case you are close to run out of ink, though it tells you when they are running low.
I already owned the same router, and I purchased this one for my daughter. Great price on a great product.
I've had this set for about two months now to replace an old Mitsubishi rear-projection TV that finally gave way after about 15 years of use. This would be my first experience with an HDTV or any of the latest generation television sets, so keep that in mind when reading my review.The good:- Crisp + bright HD picture- Setting up the remote was incredibly easy. It can control upto 5 devices. It is labeled as TV, CABLE/DBS/DTV, VCR, DVD, AUDIO.- There are component connections in the front of the TV, making it convenient to plug in game systems, camcorders, etc.The bad:- For those that are quick with the fingers, you'll be disappointed -- when pressing buttons too quickly on the remote, theres a delay in response. (e.g. you click three times quickly, it processes the first request, pauses for a second, then proceeds to the next command.)- On occasion, when switching to an HD channel, you'll come across a blank screen. To remedy, simply flip to another channel and back, and the HD channel should appear.- Volume Control: If you press volume up or down once, it'll only bring up the menu. You must press 2+ times for the volume level to actually change. Also, HD channels are generally louder than SD channels.- SD channels don't look that great (from what I hear, this is the case with all HDTV sets).- The layout of the remote control is rather poor. The location of the ENTER button is fairly far away from the #'s. There also lacks the chapter navigation buttons (skip chapter forward/backward).The ugly:- "Prefer Digital" - I don't have a digital cable package, but was pleasantly surprised when my local stations had digital signals. However, these digital channels are programmed as "subchannels." If for instance you have a channel 2 (analog), the digital channel would be on 2-1. Thats great and all, but makes channel surfing a bit more difficult. There is an option to prefer digital channels when there are both digital and analog signals on the same channel. Great right? The analog channels disappeared, as did one digital channel. Removing the "prefer digital" option, you get all the analog channels back, but all the digital channels disappear (Rescanning didn't work). One workaround is to reset the TV settings, and re-scan all the channels. I have yet to contact Mitsubishi about this issue, but after doing a google search, I've found that there are many others experiencing the same problem.**Edit: I found the HD channel! For some reason, the channel *moved*. The HD channel was originally 11-1, and as a result of the "prefer digital," it has moved to 5-1. Now I have TWO 5-1 channels. My first channel 5-1 is CBS (as it should be), but my second 5-1 channel is now NBC HD. In order to turn to that channel, I must go from CBS and scan up, or 6 and scan down, cannot just input 5-1. A bit of a hassle, but at least I have my HD channel now!Some of these complaints seem silly don't they? You'd expect a TV costing so much money wouldn't have these kinks in 'em.I purchased this TV with the stand. I have it on carpet, and it is HEAVY (as you would expect for a 62" TV). I'd recommend purchasing those "furniture movers" to place under the legs of the stand to move it easier.
You may be wondering (as I have) whether the extra price you pay for the Canon brand batteries is worth it.In my opinion it really is for the following reasons.-Dependability: After a full charge you will get a full day worth of shooting without any problems. The battery holds its charge very well-Consistency: Canon batteries last generally the same amount of time every time you charge them fully. Many generic brands have spotty performance (usually good to start but they go downhill fast)-No worries: Unlike the generic batteries you won't worry about testing the performance of these batteries, personally I'd rather be shooting instead of timing (or worrying about) the generic battery.And for those who are wondering, this battery works with a number of Canon Digital SLRs. I know for sure that this works with the Canon 5D, 20D and 30D.
Easy to install and works great. The only thing it lacks is the ability to charge the iPhone while it plays music. Not sure why they didn't include that as a feature. But it hooked up easily to my Pioneer D3.
I use this to hook up Ipods computers and other 3.5mm devices to my surround sound system. it work well, sound quality is good and is perfect for what i needed. no defects in them and the cord is long enough for my use.
What's not to love, the original Canon inks are the only thing I have used in my i960 that is now going on nine years old.
When Amazon wrote and asked me to review this cable, I was almost overcome with joy. It is functioning absolutely perfectly. The only improvement that could be made would be to add some style to it and hire a name designer like Tommy Hilfiger to add some creativity to its appearance and a class name for those want their systems shown in the Museum of Modern Art. I suggest "shocking pink" as the color for a real power cable.
I totally agree with the reviewer from Harrisburg,Pa(June 24). The SonyDCRHC40 that I purchased from Best Buy had too much motor noise for my liking. Of course, the motor noise occurs when a tape is in the camcorder and is recording or playing. It was my luck that the camcorders at Best Buy were locked where the tape goes in for security reasons and when I turned on each of the Sony camcorders without a tape in them, there was no noise. So I bought the SonyDCRHC40. When I began taping a dance recital the noise was terrible. I was charged a restocking fee to return that camcorder and then told that ALL camcorders make the motor noise. Well, I am now trying a tape in each camcorder I look at and there are camcorders that do not make the noise that came out of the Sony. So, buyers beware. Try the camcorder with a tape in it before you make the purchase.
This is great if you want to just use your TV as your computer screen at fairly low resolution (800x600 is the highest I'd use for a 32" even though it supports greater). If you want to have fantasic resolution, this is not what you want (instead you should buy a media-center type computer or a graphics card that has tv-out). There is some definitely fuzzyness, but I don't mind, being a child of the 1970's and 80's - I have seen much worse. I had been searching for something cheap so I could hook a computer up to the TV and use it to play music and some games (note it doesn't do audio- you just have to plug the audio stuff up directly from your computer to your TV possibly through your VCR or in my case an RCA audio/video switch). I just had to plug it up and it worked without any configuration. It is powered by USB that hooks into the computer- so make sure your computer has a USB port. The device doesn't look like the picture shown here. It is a small silver box (roughly 5"x2"x1") that comes with all of the plugs you need.A word of warning, if you are trying to hook your computer up to your TV don't do what I did the first time and by a simple adapter of VGA to s-video/rca video output. It was $5 so I said what the heck, but learned later (by experience and reading on the web) that adapter won't work unless you hook it to a video card that already supports TV-out and have that card output at a TV resolution (and the whole point of getting it was because I didn't have a video card that had tv-out! So instead, just either buy a video card with tv-out or a device like this.Another note, if you go the video card route, be careful. I almost bought one, but saw that it needed at least a 250W power supply. I was using an old low profile PC with 90W power supply, so that wouldn't have worked.
Got this case after measuring my GoFlex 1TB drive every which way. I compared it to the one I had at work and thought it was the same. I also wanted a different color than the black (at work). Got everything I wanted. Fits the hard drive - even with the USB-3 adapter plugged in (without the actual cable). The little net on the opposite side of the case is perfect for holding the USB cable. Very pleased with the prompt shipping and the actual product/color/price.
This CB radio has an outstanding performance, but beware of the low volume on the internal speaker, just as an advice you should also buy an extension speaker, there are a lot of low priced Midland extensions on amazon
Bought this for my daughter for Christmas & she loves it, exactly what she asked for!!! Fits everything she has and plenty room for more!!
After an detailed review of Internet comments about digitalcameras, I searched store to store all over NYC looking for the bestdeal on an easy-to-use quality camera. I wanted a megapixel device that was compact, simple to operate, but with a few advanced features (macro, timer, etc) so that I could completely replace my Olympus SLR zoom film camera. The best deal was at........ south of midtown, for the D460zoom. This camera has a nice menu-driven LCD interface in addition to the top-mount traditional LCD &quot;frame counter&quot; display, so you can use it for snapshots or serious framed-in, carefully composed recordings. I use the HiRes mode exclusively, with a 32Mb flash card. It's a dream come true -- I no longer need to use a film camera at all. I can print photo-quality 8x10s on my Mac and HP Desckjet 970Cse for less than the cost of prints. Now I'd like to find a flash-card printer that also can display on a TV. END
Sound: Very good, and it can get very loud. (I don't like it loud, but some people do)Usage: Ridiculously easy. Just slide a bar to turn it on or off.Battery: Lasts for 12 hours. (I've only had to charge it twice so far, and I've had it for about 2 months)SHUFFLE????: It's not exactly an ipod that shuffles. It plays them in the order you downloaded them and it gives you the CHOICE of having it on shuffle mode.Computer Use: It is soooooo easy to update. Just plug it into your computer, and on itunes click on update. (Of course, you need to add the songs first.)Screen Issues: So many people hate how there's no screen. It doesn't matter, because you only have 120 songs. If you want more, buy a nano, but.....I'm warning you......IT'S EXPENSIVE! It is about twice as much as the shuffle.Size: you've probably heard this, but it is smaller than a pack of gum. (Thicker than a nano, though.)Overall, it's great for people who don't need many songs. You guys would love it!
A winning combo! The 4MP digital camera takes vivid pictures and will allow clear enlargements up to 11" x 14". The 5X optical zoom lets you get a little closer look than most 3X optical zoom digital cameras. The neatest feature on this camera is the built-in lens cap that automatically shields the lens when the camera is turned off. Kodak digital cameras are #1 in ease of use for a reason - they are point-and-shoot simple for everyday users, but have the extra settings to tweak if you want more specific control. This camera will take compressed video clips depending on the size of your memory card. You will want to purchase a larger SD memory card than what is included with the package. With the included cords, you can hook the camera up to a TV to view pictures you have taken or have it display a live view. This is indispensible if you are babysitting. Kids love to see themselves on TV! The printer dock Series 3 lets you dock the camera to recharge the batteries, print pictures, and one-touch transfer the pictures to a computer for touch-up or emailing. You don't need to have the computer on to print pictures. It will print 4 x 6" or smaller multiples of a picture. The photo paper and cartridge refills are available online or from most large retailers. They aren't cheap, but it lets you have your own photo lab at home. Hard to beat the Amazon price.Camera + printer dock = pictures, prints, battery charger, and computer interface.
This is a great TV that has a very clear picture. Our TV arrived even earlier than we had expected-- shipped via Eagle.
I bought it a week ago. Tried some shooting and transfered from HC36 tape to PC smoothly with firewire connection (not USB)and Windows Movie Maker/Sony Vegas 6.0. The picture quality is good for resolution up to 720x480 (high quality). Don't expect too much from this handycam, only the basic video shooting will do. If you want to make 'Hollywood-like' movie, this is not the right choice. You need to have spare battery, the standard is about 80 minutes. One of the reason I chose Sony HC series is you can have an optional battery(NPFP90) up to around 500 minutes. For me it is important as I don't want to carry a lot of spare batteries and keep changing batteries while travelling in remote area.For me it's a good product for what I paid.
I bought this card in July and so far it works great. I use it in my "Olympus C-740 3MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom." Before I got the card, I took pictures only at 1024 x 768, now I am able to take 181 pictures a time at 1600 x 1200, and they print out better on paper.
It's hard to find shower radios in the stores these days. I guess everyone's listening to their iPods in the shower. This radio works well: It gets good reception, is plenty loud enough, and has large, easy to use buttons. Downsides: 1) It would be nice if it had more preset buttons; 2) C'mon people, $70 for a RADIO? I can't figure out what it does that makes it so expensive. For that kind of money I want something extra, like a built-in Pez dispenser. Something.
I've had this mouse for about 4 years, so this isn't a deal breaker or anything, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it to someone else. The right side slopes outward slightly, rather than inward, so it's very comfortable to hold, but when you have to pick the mouse up to re-center it on your desk/mouse pad, those two fingers on the right side are going to slip off. And that'll go on for awhile until you can teach yourself how to grip it properly in order to pick it up, and even though you'll eventually get the hang of it, it'll never be a comfortable/natural movement. Also the positioning of the 2 thumb buttons are off. The "back" button is about where the "forward" button should be, and the "forward" button by the thumb is too far forward, so you have to readjust your grip just to click it, which makes it a lot less convenient than just finding the "forward" button on your browser & clicking that instead. So that button doesn't get much use. But on the plus side, the sensitivity is great, the mousewheel is smooth & silent, I use the "burst fire" option once in awhile, so it's a nice feature to have available.
Hard to find cassettes anymore so I was happy to get 15 for a decent price. I hope I can find more. Very happy with my purchase.
I received my Canon S500 only a few days ago and I love it. It is so much faster than my old printer and the color is wonderful. I printed some photos that looked nearly as good as the originals. I am so glad I chose this printer. For the money, I think it is better than most in its price range.
My daughter received this camera as a gift. Koday Easyshare was supposed to be so great, but I don't agree. I am not a novice at taking pictures and have taken many great pictures with my Canon Powershot. The Kodak camera eats up batteries like mad. There is a delay between pressing the button and when the camera actually snaps the picture, which has resulted in many missed shots. It is very sensitive to motion and pictures come out blurry. On top of that the software that you use to download pictures (and you need the software to download, unlike the Canon) is a memory hog and bogs down my computer (2 different versions installed on two computers). Other than the camera being lightweight, I don't have anything good to say about it. I realize this is an older model now (not when we received it), but it's only two years old and I'm ready to pitch it because it is so frustrating to use.
I received the shipment of the flash unit in short order. I have used the 28 CS-2 about four times. It really makes a difference in my photos. I use it with a small point and shoot Fuji F20 camera which takes real good pictures in low light. The CS-2 flash makes all the difference though as fill flash or as a flash from a different angle it removes alot of shaddow. It also throws light far beyond the limits of the built in flash, of the F20, which is by comparison quite weak. I was in the habit of just turning off the built in flash and forcing the camera to select a slow shutter speed and lower f-stop. It is easy to set up and the learning function is super. The unit is great because it gives you alot of control over the flash. There is a function to control the level of light output and manual settings are provided. It is compact and the bracket, which is collapsable, screws into the tripod mount and is adjustable for length.
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey (That worked in several electronic stores),, I am often asked to write and or discuss various audio products and recordings from the 60's and 70's.TEAC AD500 Combination CD/Cassette DeckIf you are looking for a very good unit that will play both CD's and tapes, this is a wise choice.Teac has a strong reputation and quality for those that don't see the justification for spending more then 215.00 to 225.00.There are a couple of terrific features included in this unit. The headphone jack has a volume control and the tape deck has pitch control. If you have ever found a tape sounding too fast or a bit on the slow side, you can adjust the pitch for normal playback.The entire AD500 is under twelve pounds.As always try to use quality tapes such as Maxell or TDK for the cassette portion and please keep the tape heads clean or it circumvents the idea of a nice investment. Dirty heads will give the playback muddy results.Enjoy the music and be well,Craig FentonAuthor of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
This cord cost less than 1/3 of the ones available @ Bestbuy and is just as good. Bought my mom a DVD up-convert for her 47" 1080p and this cord worked instantly and looked gorgeous.
Great Card, the SanDisk cards always deliver for me. I actually bought this one for the free recovery software that comes with it because the cost for the two was about the same as the software alone.
Horrible product. Owned the Surge protector for about a month, then started to hear a sizzling noise. Thank goodness my laptop was not plugged in at the time. Never ever buying a Belkin product again!
I got this remote for Christmas and have spent the last couple of days playing with it. It's great! It is controlling a Yamaha Reciever and CD, Toshiba DVD, Zenith TV, and Panasonic VCR, without a problem. There are a few commands that I had to reprogram from the old remote, but it had no trouble learning them and everything I want to do works great.Having the separate 4 way control, volume, channel, and play, stop, etc buttons is key for working the DVD player (although I did have to program each of the direction controls from the Toshiba remote (which is horrible)). The Macro buttons are easy to program, but you'll want to think about what order to program commands into them so that you are left with the right control set at the end. The only complaint I have with the remote, and it is minor, is that it is not really a lighted remote. The only keys that light are the ones at the top indicating which piece is being controlled lights. The glow in the Dark keys seem a little dim, too, but the layout of the remote and big buttons make it pretty easy to operate, even if you can't see it.
Someone finally made a surge protector that you can actually use. This is the best design, I love the side plugs for power packs. I will never buy another brand again.
Really good video. The installation was easy, but the settings took me a long to do it right. The only reason I gave 4 is because the manual, which you have to download from the Internet, is a little confusing. You really have do dig in to find how to make the video do what you want. I still have to read more in order to understand more about the video board. However, I am really satisfied with the performance of the board. Maya runs smoth and clean. The great news is that it works on Linux too.Great product.
I purchased this ipod recently and my first impression was that it looked uber cool! The metal encasing seems tough and more scratch resistant than previous models. I might add that it was also very nice that it came fully charged :-).Onto sound quality. So far I have been rather impressed with the sound quality; when I compared the ipod to a zune and a samsung mp3 using the same earphones, i found the ipod slightly clearer. I would reccomend replaceing the earbuds with sennheiser px200s though, because the standard earbuds are a bit muddy, uncomfortable, and they dont match my ipod! :-)Screen quality is tremendous, it is nice to have an extra .5 inch over a nano, and it makes videos more enjoyable to watch.There are also a few unique funcions I find helpful and interesting. First, the coverflow feature is my favorite! I also found it nice that when you pull out your earphones, the music will pause automatically. How smart! Also, I like the added stopwatch feature and the ability to adjust all of the setings. The only thing I wish could also be adjusted is the sensitiveity (pardon my spelling :-}) of the click wheel, but it hardly matters.The 80 GB has plenty of storage, my laptop wont be able to keep up! I actually wish it held like only 50 gig because that might reduce the cost :-). It is nice though, to be able to put on all my pics, flix, and songs on it. The battery life is great, I haven't had to charge it after listening to if for like 8 hours and it is still almost full. In fact I did a little research and the batery can last up to 40 hours (if the back light is mostly off and you only listen to songs). That is the best of any ipod.Overall i am very impressed and would highly reccomend it. I hope this review helps you decide on a great product!Please vote if you read this, I wanna help as much as I can!#######A few months later I am still impressed, the quality is just as good and there are no scratches on the front. The battery is awesome and I am still highly impressed. No glitches whatsoever. I only wish you could play more games like on a touch!
This is an okay camera. It took me a while to figure out that it has a manual focus lens, which you twist to set at different distances. This is okay, b\c you can always get it to focus where you need it, but a hassle at the same time. It comes with lots of bloatware... if you are into that (the extra options), then this is a plus.Decent camera, does what I need. Stand is pretty versatile.
The same ipod you all know, but still missing the FM radio. I like iTunes a lot too, but it makes a mess when you have .wma files
This is actually a replacement lens-my first 17-85 broke after half a year of ownership(broken aperture wire). Since I could not do without this lens (I was left with only the 70-300 lens on 4th of July in Vegas), I had to either buy a replacement or get it fixed quickly.Overall built quality is OK, the price was economical and I am happy with the picture quality. Recommend for those who are on a limited budget like myself,
I spend a lot of time working around the house and garden and this radio is an indispensable companion. I've had mine for about 4 years and use it at least once or twice a week. Mostly I listen to NPR but also hook up my ipod from time to time. The rechargeable battery is still going strong. I can easily get a whole day out of it. And Tivoli sells a replacement battery if necessary.On the sound - yes it's mono but here's the thing... you cannot get stereo imaging out of a radio this small. Tivoli figured wisely that one good speaker is better than two so-so speakers that only give the visual appearance of stereo imaging. The sound has suprising depth and warmth for such a small package that never fatigues the ear. The volume is limited to about a 50ft listening radius.On the reception - it is good but not as good as some of the other reviewers have reported in my experience. I have had occasional trouble with interference as I've walked past the radio even outdoors. And it was no better than any other radio at picking up the ball game at work. The reception is okay but don't expect miracles.On the portability - yes it is a brick. I would strongly recommend the optional carrying bag if you plan to use it as I do. It has pockets specifically designed for the ipod and it does a good job of protecting your gear as you toss it around (it's a thick, soft canvas material). The long strap makes it a grab-and-go item.On the quality - the iPAL has a quality feel to it. Sturdy construction and a pleasing feel to the controls. Unlike other electronic items I've owned the attached rubber protective caps for the inputs on the back are still intact after much use. And I have put mine through the paces. Dropped it off a ladder, left it out in the rain for a bit, tossed it into the car and around work. Have had no issues whatsoever. The carry bag is tough as well.One final note - the iPAL is no different than any of the other PALs that come in different colors by Tivoli. The PAL predates the ipod and Tivoli just made a white one, included a white 3.5 cable and added the "i" to the name to cash in on the ipod craze. You can get any color you like and get your own cable for the ipod.I'm not kidding about the title. I buy a lot of gadgets and this is my favorite simply because of the countless hours of hassle-free entertainment I've gotten out of it. If my house burned to the ground this would be one of the first items I would replace.Update April 2011 - just replaced the battery. Works as good as new. Still a much used item.
This camera is great value for the money. The 6x zoom is great, the image stablization works very well. It doesn't have some manual settings (exposure etc.), max exposure you can set is 8 seconds in night scenery mode, so some dark night pics can get pretty grainy. But anything with decent to great light is terrific. The lcd itself shows grainy images occasionaly, i think that's because of lower resolution, but the images turned out great. just bought it for $230 and jandr. Pretty fast camera too, don't have a high-speed hd card. very easy to use interface, and all preset modes give info on how to use them. Plastic body doesn't seem like a problem, but i'd recommend getting some kind of a case since the lcd is completely unprotected. very light with the 2 aa batteries too.
HP 935 not worth it. Please read.Despite all of the many, many flaws of this 5.3 mega pixel camera, it still serves a purpose.If you are seriously considering this camera - please read on, and be careful how you spend your money!~THE BAD~- Very slow in many respects!- Very slow read and write times to/from the memory card.- Slow at taking pictures.- Very slow on start-up.- Not very accurate colour reproduction on professionally printed prints.- Colour tones seem muted or slightly washed out- Battery life very low. Way below average.- 7x digital zoom awful. You can't tell what you're taking a picture of; it's so small on the screen.- 5.3 megapixels does not make more detailed pictures. Only larger ones. For more detail, go with interlaced digicams.- Flash effective for only half the distance it should be for.- Software glitches- CCD is obvously low quality: too much "noise" in pictures.~THE GOOD~- 5.3 megapixels make for huge pictures. If you need them.- Pentax lens.- Lots of picture-taking options.~ THE STORY~one of my buddies has a Sony 3.2 mp camera which takes far superior pictures in almost every respect. The colours are more vivid and more accurate. The 5.3 mp of the HP 935 only makes a larger picture, because, once you've reached "Photograph Quality" prints, you can't get any clearer unless you buy an interlaced digital camera.We both had our pictures printed at the same professional photo booth. The result? All of our pals who saw our pictures agree that hers are better. And, sadly, I would have to agree as well.~OTHER CAMERAS~This is a sub-par camera not to be taken seriously.Even 3.2 megapixel Sony cameras take way better pictures than this HP.I suspect that you'll get even better results with a modern 2.0 or 2.1 mp camera, by almost any other company.Consider anything BUT this camera, unless you enjoy wasting money.***************~THE END~Overall - HP has a long way to go before they'll be taken seriously in the camera world. Given the chance again, I would not buy this camera. Image quality is sub-par. Colour is sub-accurate. Price is too steep for what it is. If this camera cost $200 (Canadian) it would be fantastic. Because that's what it should be worth.Bottom line is: This is a joke of a camera.
This is the first pair of decent headphones I bought, and the first pair that cost more than $20. Let me first say that upgrading from earbuds to these is an eye-opening experience. However, two pairs have broken over the past year. Unfortunately, they offer no warranty of any kind. The first pair started crackling a lot, and eventually it would only work if you held the cable a certain way near the end. Since I liked the quality, I decided to buy another pair in case the first one was just defective. On this pair, the left ear just stopped working suddenly. I take very good care of my things (especially expensive things), and have no idea why two pairs broke. I now have to wait a few days for some Sennheiser HD202s to be shipped to me, since I believe they will be of better sound quality anyway.There are a few other problems as well: The cord is extremely short, which makes it difficult to use when doing anything other than sitting at home listening to music.These headphones have another interesting problem. They don't play very loud, so even with my volume all the way up, I still had to strain to hear certain things. However, these also leak. A lot. So when I'm riding the L or in an elevator, or anywhere where I'm not alone, I have to turn down the music. And then I can't hear it very well (at least not well enough to appreciate the sound quality). I also plug this into my amp sometimes, and I have to turn the volume on my guitar and the amp all the way up just to get loud enough to drown out the sound of the strings (when I'm playing with distortion).I really can't justify this purchase. I guess it introduced me to good sound quality and made me enjoy music much more since I could hear it, but the negatives far outweigh the positives, and I would not recommend these headphones to anyone, especially not for the price.
My first every Ebay score, the Canon EF-S 17-85mm lens (featuring image stabilization) was a much coveted item around here. It had come highly recommended and seemed to be a great complement to my beloved 50mm prime and a perfect replacement for the 18-55mm kit lens that shipped with the XTi.Initial, first-night impressions? Heavenly.Compared to the other lenses that I've put on the business end of the XTi, the 17-85mm is one heavy dude. I'd wager that it's at least as heavy as the camera and certainly feels as heavy as the 50mm and the 18-55mm put together. The lens is serious. It means business. It traveled back in time from the future to be here with us today. It's a touch of the photographic high-tech, made accessible to the amateur.With my right hand on the shutter and my left on the lens' barrel, it didn't feel any less heavy but "heavy", in my mind, became "solid". The auto-focus is nice and quiet and is reasonably fast to lock onto the subject. The focusing ring is also nice and big -- it cries out to be grasped and twisted. It was a joy to realize that even with the auto-focus turned on, the lens would not complain if I fine-tuned a given shot with some manual adjustments. (The AF doesn't totally commandeer the focus, that is to say.) The zoom is also smooth, the barrel moving quickly and easily without over-shooting the desired focal length.Image stabilization is also a big plus. I have a feeling that once I get the hang of it, it will save quite a few low-light, indoor, and hand-held shots over the lifetime of this lens. This isn't to be nave and believe it to be a cure-all. Certainly a few of my early test shots with the IS feature on prove that you can still wind up with a whole mess of blur. But others worked out pretty well.After having used it for about two weeks or so now, most of these initial impressions have stayed true. The IS feature is a good one but isn't something upon which to rely to save every shot. You still need to have good light and the right angle, etc.; but with the right ISO setting, it can save the scene. The heavy feeling of the lens is something I've gotten used to pretty quickly; after a couple of sessions, you just expect the camera to weight that much -- no worries. I've also found that the longer focal lengths are great for portraiture -- I find myself using focal lengths in the 70-85mm range pretty often now and I wonder how I ever lived without them before.That said, I'm beginning to wonder a little about the lens' chromatic aberration. I've had a few shots that don't seem to "resolve" the same way during post-processing (in Aperture) as similar shots under similar conditions with the same camera body and a different lens (e.g., the 50mm prime). This is not to say that I have my mind made up and am squaring the blame on the lens -- certainly not! But I am trying to parse my way through some of these, experimenting with some different conditions, etc. to see where it lands. I've just fallen into a certain rhythm with my post-processing and I would hate to have to learn a new dance just for the one, new lens.All things considered however, I've been very pleased with most of my results from the 17-85mm thus far....so yeah, worth it.But with respect to "worth it": Canon lists a retail price of $600 for the EF-S 17-85mm IS lens. Most places online seem to offer it in the $475-$550 range. As far as lenses go, this is hardly a costly one. Considering that this is one of the two lenses "given away" as the kit lens for Canon's 40D body, you wonder a little bit if the mass-production maybe watered it down just a little bit...? Just the same, this is a great "walk-around" lens: it is sturdy, has some great built-in features, and has a versatile range of focal lengths. If you got this lens "free" with your camera body then you are in luck. If you're looking to pick up one separately... Well, it's a great lens to have. And I'm happy with mine. But see if you can't score one on Ebay or through your local re-seller of high-quality, previously enjoyed lenses.Happy shooting, y'all.
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!
Just recently got a U150 error: "Cartridge not recognized by printer"This follows on the heels of error indicating that I had two of the same print cartridges in the machine several months ago. I have never bought anything but genuine Canon ink.So, maybe there is a defect in the cartridge and the little "keep the user only buying from us" chip.BUT, all I wanted to do was scan an item, NOT PRINT. However the people who designed the software for this thing in their infinite wisdom chose to DISABLE ALL FUNCTIONS if all cartridges are not in the printer, filled with ink and recognizable. So you must at all times keep backups of ALL cartridges in case of the day when your cartridges become unrecognizable to the machine even though the are the correct cartridge in the correct position and filled with ink.You cannot scan or fax without a full complement of cartridges.Maybe the next version will work in a sane logical manner and allow non-printing related functions to work. Until that day I will not be buying another Canon printer. The reason for buying a multifunction printer is so that each function can work independently and not be dependent on the ink supply.
I got these headphones for one of my cheap portable MP3 players. I was amazed at how good they sound because they were so cheap.
These are so great! I saw them in the Apple store about two years ago for a lot more money. For $40 on Amazon they were a super deal, which I pride myself on finding. I am really picky, but the are so pleasing to the eye! Can you believe it... speakers that double as sculptural elements?!The sound quality is quite good, especially if you're used to speakers without a sub-woofer. The volume goes up quite high. I haven't even felt the need to turn them up enough to be at full blast. I will be using them with my laptop as well as my iPod. They will be replacing my big home stereo, which I've hardly used since I got my iPod anyway.The power cord has quite a large "brick" attached. I hope I can hide it behind my desk or TV stand. Also, the on button is in a pretty awkward place (behing the sub-woofer, among all the cords). I don't understand why they didn't put it on the left speaker where the volume buttons are on the right one. Still, I love them!
I am very grateful for this product. I enjoy it in my car daily. The only problem that I have is that I have to turn my radio up very loud to get the music at a "normal" volume. I am also at the whim of the FM radio reception. Other than those two things, I love it!
This little guy is amazing. I use this on my kayak fishing rig and it's so easy to put on and take off. Seems pretty accurate as far as identifying fish locations. Ease of placement and removal onto other vessels is the biggest plus!
From the reviews provided by GPSer, C320 looks like a perfect machine with reasonable price, but now the price got up more than $150 now at Amazon.com . Personally, I think it is not a good time to buy this unit now, maybe after the new type of the Garmin unit comes out with reasonable prices. I will wait.
I was originally looking at a pair of in-ear headphones with a head-band for use in working out and ended up with these by mistake. Overall sound quality is average to good with noteworthy enhancement in Bass response and the obvious sound isolation you would expect from an in-ear sealed design. Not on par with Sure or other higher end models. Physical design is disappointing. They don't feel particularly secure in my ears even with the smaller silicone inserted ( BTW I am 6'2" ), and for reasons known only to Sony and some Asian design engineers hopped on a coffee and Sake buzz, the earphone cords are of an un-even length which places all of the hanging-pressure of the headphones on only one ear, making them more likely to pull out. The cord is also quite short ( less than two feet ) and will not allow you to hang a music player off your beltline without the additional extension cord they provided. I can see the logic process here was geared towards people using the player around their neck or arm perhaps? But the poor/uneven cord design coupled with the extension cord makes using the extension cord an unpleasant experience. Overall I'd say if you are stationary this weird design would be acceptable but not optimal, if you are walking aruond at all ( what a crazy idea for PORTABLE music player), it is not acceptable at all... For that reason I cannot recommend this pair of headphones...
My Husband and I purchased the lens to go to Mexico and it worked wonderful. We ended up taking almost 1000 pictures and look forward to taking pictures of my son playing baseball.
the headphones are very nice and the sound comes in real clear and the bass is really good.
Works fine and does the job that it is required to do. Of course, memory is memory, and a name-brand is so much the better.
I bought this All-In-One several years ago when it first came out as I need a multi-function machine. It has held up through a move and then some. I have copied, printed and faxed many many pages from it. I am sure that I could have it fixed but it has finally taken a dump on me. I still love it. If they were still available, I would highly recommend the HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q7311A#ABA) .
TV:Sony Grand WEGA 50 inchReceiver: Harmon Kardon AVR330Sub: JBL 12inch NorthridgeFloor: JBL E80 NorthridgeCenter: Infinity Primus C254 Surround Sats: Klipsch SatellitesDVD Player: Sony DVP-NS50PGoing from standard unfilitered power to this unit was the best thing i have ever done for my home theater. The difference is HUGE! and I highly reccommend this unit to anybody looking to add a totally new level of clarity and vibrance to your home theater setup. I can now turn the reciever up to full power and put my ear up to the speakers and hear ZERO buzz or noise. Previous to purchasing this power unit I could always notice a slight hiss in the system. This hiss was completely eliminated by the HTS3500. The colors of my TV are also noticably brighter and sharper. BUY THIS!
When I received a request from Amazon to review a recent purchase, I couldn't remember what it was. That's good, because it was for the wireless router that was being used for the laptop I was on at that moment. I haven't had to think about it, or reboot it, or do anything with it. It has just been sitting there working just fine for the past four weeks. Installation was simple and I have excellent signal strength throughout the house.( Single story house with the router in the basement office.)It seems to be as fast as my hardwired (Verizon) computer, even with streaming video. I've only had it for a month, but it seems to be a great router for the money.
I purchased the MN-500 Wireless Base Station last May and it worked great all summer. In fact, it is the simplest router I have ever used. Setup was simple, quick, and it enabled all the security features automatically, as opposed to using default settings that are easily compromised.However, after three months of using this device, it simply stopped working. The lights did not blink; they all just stayed lit. Technical support was very helpful and sent me a replacement promptly and I was just as pleased with the new unit.Suspiciously enough, this same problem occurred a mere three months later. I will not comment on the technical support the second time around, but they sent me a new router, anyway.The third MN-500 I received was the new and improved version of the product, released with the same features as the MN-700 Wireless Base Station sans wireless-G capabilities. In other words, it was now using a "Commercial-Grade SPI Firewall."To say the least, the new MN-500 not only had the same capabilities as all the other MN-500 Wireless Base Stations I had received, but it was in fact, the SAME router. It did not have any of the additional enhancements that were listed on the box and it used the same firmware version as the previous models. I saw nothing in the router configuration concerning control of the firewall by any means different than was previously available. My understanding (in dealing with LINKSYS products) is that a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall gives you more control over incoming packets than the choice to simply enable or disable the firewall, which is the only choice given for the MN-500.Even when I updated the firmware, I still saw no change to this feature and was very disappointed that it did not give me more advanced controls over my Internet connection.On the bright side, the base station has given me strong wireless connections and I have never received a drop-off in communication between any wired or wireless device with this product. Nevertheless, this product needed to be replaced twice and does not have any of the features a computer user might want. I turned to the WRV-54G Wireless VPN Broadband Router from LINKSYS, and despite its poor remarks here at Amazon.com, I have never had a single problem. (Please note that I update all my firmware promptly upon each release.)
The product is one of those technologies that you should expect to see in almost every home, perfect for anyone who cannot decide what pictures to put in a room. I personally take my pictures then upload them to the frame, and just let it "slide show".
GREAT CAMERA USER FREINDLY AND BEAUTIFUL PICTURES EASY TO USE SOFTWARE GREAT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. YOU WANT BE DISAPPOINTED
Protects my WD HD perfectly. All cords and the strap holds in in place not to hurt it's contents.
This little card is great. My wife and I can now download pictures to our laptop or desktop with digging out a card reader. What a great idea.It feels delicate, but it has held up fine.
Once attached (I have a Nikon 70-210mm Series E lens), this hood does what it is supposed to, and seems to be durable enough (aluminum construction). Compared to hoods for contemporary (2007) lenses, though, attachment is a pain. The threads are very fine, and can be difficult to get started.
I ordered this camera, it is about 11 years old. i got everything, manual, etc, mentioned on the product page. i received well packed in good condition. it is used but it was not broken or anything, little scratches, no big deal.thanks a lot
While it is doubtful that many people will use the USB serial adapter as I have, I will nonetheless detail my very favorable experience.I purchased the adapter to interface my MacBook to a ham radio transceiver (Icom-706 MKllG) that used a serial port for control and communications. Although there are numerous PC programs and interface cables available for this purpose, there is nothing for the Mac world and I love my Mac. Even in the PC world an interface is necessary to talk to the radio via the serial port and there are no USB interface converters available that I could identify.The interface I had worked well with a PC using one of the COM ports so I reasoned that adding a USB to serial adapter would make it work in the Mac world and I was right. I found software that worked with the radio and worked in both the PC world and in the Mac world. This allowed me to play on the PC side to confirm how the serial port worked and then move to the Mac world where I was on unfamiliar ground.The drivers for the adapter loaded without a problem and the Mac registered the device with no difficulty. When I went to talk to the radio, via the adapter, I had to work with the interface (read - check the right box stupid) to get a communications link but with no more then 15 minutes effort, the interface worked and I was communicating with the serial port on the radio.I have used other USB to Serial Port adapters and have never been satisfied. This one is the best I have found so far. You can try the others or buy this one first.
I have been using Verbatim Lightscribe disk for about a year with no problems at all. Unfortunatly that is not the case with this batch. Every disk fails when burning to them unless I burn at 4X speed or slower. When at 4X I only had about a 50% fail rate. I had purchased a total of 60 disk and had over 40 fail.
I purchased this flat panel television in February, 2003 and have been enjoying it immensely for about two months now. I have it connected to regular (non-digital) cable service. First, the picture is vibrant, sharp, and crystal-clear. The picture "pops-out" at you. In fact, the picutre is better than my primary television (Sony Wega 32" Trinitron XBR). The factory pre-settings needed absolutely no adjustment: color, hue, contract, brightness, and sharpness were 100% perfect. I purchased a pivoting, swivel mount arm ... to go with this set. Installation was pretty simple (but it does require stud mounting). As with all flat panels, it needs to be watched from fairly front-on. The sound is quite good, with excellent stereo separation, for such tiny speakers. Logical remote control. A nice feature: when you press the "MUTE" button, the sound goes off (immediately) and the Closed Captioning activates in about 10 seconds -- great for taking a phone call. This would be an excellent choice for a kitchen or bedroom where you would view it from 3 - 8 feet.
What can I say? I installed these 2 in my Dell desktop, turned it on, and it instantly recognized and used the 2 extra GB of RAM! So simple!!
I'm sure most people will agree that the earphones that come with the iPod are horrible. I have bought and returned 3 or 4 sets, and, for the money, the Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones are BY FAR the best. Not only is the price reasonable, the sound is amazing, they stay in my ears, and they don't hurt!
I bought this product as a gift, and i know for a fact that she still uses it to this day. good product. would recommend to others. cheers.
I love this recorder! It is so easy to use. However, the horror story is in the DVDs that it will use. Amazon.com recommended DVD-R discs from DateLifePlus at the time of my purchase (on Amazon from Office Depot).... so of course, I bought them too! However, the recommendation was wrong! These recommended DVDs will NEVER work in this machine. After tedious calls, and several attempts, I FINALLY got through to a customer service rep who explained that this machine will ONLY record on DVDs that are 1X or 2X, not the 8X that was recommended with my purchase. Unfortunate. You will love the ease of operating this once you get the right DVDs!
If your looking for a good and cheap HDMI cable, this is the one for you. I bought this for my PS3 and works great. I would highly recomend it and don't be fooled by the price.
I have a 2006 Ford F150 with one POLK AUDIO (5) channel amp and one POLK AUDIO mono sub amp. These cables (purchased here on Amazon) were a necessity and I am extremely impressed with Monster Cables MPC I3 line of interconnects. They are a perfect fit for my amps and the sound quality is second to none! I HIGHLY recommend these cables. I have 0 gauge wire running throughout my 1800 watt system and I have NO audible noise, what-so-ever! Thank you Monster Cable for a really good cable! I would buy these again!
The EH-64 Ac Adapter for Coolpix S5 & S6 was as featured online for the coolpix camera that I have. It is the original adapter that came with my camera. This part is very hard to find in stores.
This great to have. Used it this weekend on a camping trip. All items protected and not water leakage.Would buy more of them.
I set this up to control a tivo with which I am using aSewell 2 Port 1x2 Powered Hdmi Splitter V 1.3b (Up to 1080p) 3D Certifiedsplitter to send the programming to two different televisions (in adjacent rooms). I set up the x10 powermid with the antenna near the tivo and the x10 powermid without the antenna next to the television in the adjacent room. Plugged both in and it was already working. Fabulous!! It's so nice to have the full functionality of the tivo on more than one television. One thing to consider: If the televisions are the same brand, using the tivo remote to turn on/off the second television may turn on/off the other television. A way around this would be to use the actual tv remote to turn on/off the tv in the adjacent room, and use the tivo to control everything else as usual. I am very happy with my purchase!
When I purchased the remote I had planned on just using it in the studio. But to my surprise I have used it for so many other photo opportunities. It's not just been a fun gadget but a opportunity to get involved in other types of photography than studio work. I've had no problems with it at all and highly recommend getting one and trying it out.
The Ipod Shuffle is an amazing music player. I just got it, and I LOVE it. It never skips (due to the flash player) and is so light, I forget it's in my pocket. It's the easiest thing in the world to hook up to your computer, it charges fast, and it saves you money. If your the type of person who has millions of songs (literally) but doesnt have the time or the enrgy to make playlists, or to shuffle through a million songs on a big ipod, then get this one. It's easy, it's light, and it's really amazing how small it is.
This webcam works great. It was easy to install and very easy to operate. I have never been dissapointed by any of Microsoft's hardware devices.
This router is just what our office needed for our computer networking.It was easy to install and works well.The exact same router was advertised at Staples for $45.00 more.This was a good purchase for us.
great product. keeps pc cool once the bonding is completed. overclock i5 ivy bridge 38 degrees going steady. I have kept my pc running guild wars 2 for 8 hours straight , no dedicated video card, my temp increase by 2 degrees. this is some real type sh!!t.
these headphones were great at first, but then failed (right ear stopped working) after 3 months. I sent the orginal pair back to the manufacturer for a replacement, but the replacement pair also failed with the same problem after a couple more months. Stay away from these.
It was broken at the top of the tripod that holds the screen up.Customer service was very fast at getting me a new part.Perfect for my small meetings.
Got this to work with a new interface to record at 24bit/192KHZ. This is thick, well built, and bgrings crystal clear signal. Very good service from the seller.Highly Rated!
A great mike for the price.Easy to use and does not pick up a lot of back ground noise. Recommended.
Works for Toshiba Canvio hard drive, case feels durable, a little space left on top, the extra netted place for putting in the cable is nice detail.The logo of case logic was a little misplaced on the cover, (small manufacturing error I guess), it's ok though.
I only wish the disturbance in some situation could be taken care of. Otherwise an excellent product.
I ordered laminating pouches, and I received laminating sheets instead. I am very disappointed.
they give you more than enough wire and all the connectors you need.i was satisfied with the boss kit!it was a great price too!
I shopped around a lot before I bought an MP3 player or CD Player to exercise with. I wanted lightweight, skip resitant (I haven't found a CD player yet that can absorb the shock/bounces during running)and able to hold at least an hour's worth of music. This fulfills them all - at 1.5 ounces it's the lightest player on the market, MP3s don't skip and 64MB holds an hour at CD quality(128 kbps) songs.The drawback is that it goes through batteries quickly - it uses one AAA battery. I use one per week(I work out every other day) - but, I can live with that - I don't have to worry about recharging, and that is a plus. Batteries are cheap.Contrary to the person who says the unit doesn't turn off - it does, in fact, turn off. Pause the unit, after about one minute it turns itself off(it still displays an LCD clock, but the player is off).This is a great unit!
I purchased this Acer monitor for my MacBook so I had to get a mini-DVI to DVI adaptor which was not a problem. The product description does not mention it comes with both a DVI and VGA cable.It is actually 1680 x 1050 though the title says 1600. When I purchased a couple of days ago (February 17, 2008) it was sold through Amazon and had free shipping but for some reason I see now it is sold through another vendor that is charging shipping but the price is still good. I paid $199 total.When you look in the manuals that come with it there is about a page and a half of instructions, though the manuals are larger because of all the different languages. It it so easy to set up and use, nothing more is required.It is nice to open a product and just plug it in and have it work great right off the bat.The picture of the item on Amazon seems to make it look like it has a white or gray frame even though it is listed as black. It is all black. And with my white MacBook including white wireless keyboard and mouse, it is fine. The black front frame just make the image that more intense.I am happy with this purchase. It even has a 3 year warranty which is pretty impressive for any items and especially a computer item.
I have had my first SC101 for about 2 weeks now and have found it to be a great help in storing and accessing files from many different computers on our home network. I like the feature of being allowed to control the size of the NAS (Network Attached Storage) device by using common and relatively cheep IDE drives. I also like the ability to either have both drives available to store files or protect these files with a mirror. Finally I like the speed you get with this NAS. I had purchased the Linksys NSLU2 a few years ago, but with the limitation of USB 1.X speeds and the Linux based OS on the file server, it was quite limiting. With the SC101 I am able to setup briefcases and access any file from any system on our home network.There are a few comments I have for the SC101.1. The proprietary software to connect to the NAS device. It is DHCP and very limited on the configuration of the NAS for advanced users.2. The software that connects the computer to the NAS device rather than the usual practice of mapping a drive. I have found this method to be good for novice users, but somewhat unreliable over wireless networks. When the drive drops off, it usually requires a reboot of the computer to get connected.3. Wireless access is nice for normal use, but not very good when copying large files or large number of files. This is best done on a wired connection. I had many instances where the proprietary drive would drop off and would require a reboot to reconnect.4. File access times either over wireless or wired network is acceptable. When first accessing the NAS, there is a few second delay, but after that the files are acceptably accessible. I have been able to view video over a wireless connection with no issue to speak of.Improvements1. I think Netgear should make improvements to the driver as well as how advanced users could have more control in configuring this device.
This was not only an amazing price for this item - I saved at least 50 dollars - but shipping was free and timely! As always, Amazon is a great place to shop.
i bought it because where i live the heat destroys a lot of components, several of my friends have fried several cards with puny coolers.this card has great performance.
YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING, THESE GUYS WHO CAN'T OPERATE A MACHINE AS SIMPLE AS THIS ONE SHOULD GET A GED AND TRY AGAIN. I USE MY MACHINE DAILY FOR OVERA YEAR AND IT WORKS LIKE A CHAMP!
This is a awesome MP3 player. It does alot...I can even connect it to my car stereo system and listen to all of my music anywhere I go. Highly recommend this.
In 9 months, I have gone through 6 pairs of these headphones. They were a gift, so I could only exchange them. The sound is decent, but the build quality is awful. The problem has been the same on every pair - after a month or so, one ear phone would be barely audible while the other plays fine.Sony had better come up with a solution. A lot of people have had the same problems, and Sony won't own up to it and fix it.Since 1 pair hasn't lasted over 2 months, I would recommend staying away from these headphones until Sony corrects their issues.
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!!
Well, I thought I couldn't go wrong giving this cable a try since it is so inexpensive and I am still glad I did so, because now I know what I do now. And that is; Price really does matter. I received this cable and it is much worse due to artifacts then my component cables.There are large white/black diamonds and blocks (several pixels) every few seconds that appear randomly all over my screen for split seconds. HDMI is digital so I figured it is either on or off. Correct, but there still can be interference, and the single may get messed up, and this creates artifacts.Anyways, if you have any doubts it really doesn't hurt to try these cheap cables. But for people who don't want to waste the time, just go with expensive well made cables.
Yes this printer is pretty cheap and prints well, and the ink cartridges are cheap. That said, I wouldn't recommend this one to anyone because the ink runs out really really fast. The cartridges it takes only hold 10ml of ink (most hold at least 17ml and some out there hold up to 50ml) and won't print more than 250 pages of text.
For its cost, this really is an exceptional keyboard. It's quiet, sturdy, surprisingly light and perfectly responsive, even when connected via a USB 1.x port. Because its profile and tilt legs are very small, this is best suited to rest on the user's lap; if you're typing from a desk, the tilt of your hands in reach of it may feel too awkward. Also, the Home, End, Insert, Delete, Page Up and Page Down keys have been vertically reordered to save space, so you'll probably need a few days to become accustomed to this condensed layout. The keyboard's five-foot connection cord is long enough to accommodate most desk and seating arrangements.
The Griffin PowerDuo Charging Kit for Sansa Audio Player is very handy product. You can charge and listen in your car or any wall outlet. Have not had any problems so far.
While I have been very impressed with this unit's features, I think it can't be stated enough for prospective buyers, this unit comes with an essentially worthless basemap that does NOT offer street routing. Expect to spend an additional 130$ to make the unit useful in your car for routing. Otherwise, I highly recommend the 60CSx. My first GPS and it's packed full of easily learned features.
This is a replacement for an identical battery pack that I lost. Works great, long life, no problems.
After reading reviews on this product, I decided to give it a try. I play the bagpipe; and when preparing for competition, it always helps to record yourself and listen for errors. In addition, I attend workshops with some of the world's best pipers. As our art, especially Piobaireachd, is more oral than written, it helps to record the sessions and have them for later review. The TuneTalk works great for both. Of course, you do have to adjust the controls some to deal with the volume of the Great Highland Bagpipe in confined spaces; but it accurately records even the smallest crossing noises on the pipes.I would recommend this to anyone who already owns an iPod Video and needs a recording device. It works great for me!
I have Onkyo 606 receiver and this cable performs as well as a 50 dollar cable I purchased when used on this device.
Sony XDR-S3HD HD RadioMy parents are in their 80s and I noticed they enjoy listening to the radio quite often. There are some stations that are hard to get where they live so I thought this radio would be good for them. I had no idea how much they would use this radio. I bought it hoping they would get into HD radio. Well, they haven't really figured that out yet. However, my MOM who is a technophobe has really taken to this radio. What I did not estimate was that they would learn to use the dials on the top of the radio instead of the remote. My MOM likes the fact that she can directly tune to the frequency she wants, example 103.3 FM. Also, she likes to listen to AM as well and the AM reception is excellent. I have read other reviews saying it is hard to set up. It is not. Yes, the instruction manual leaves alot to be desired but really all you have to do is plug in the AM antenna, FM antenna, plug it in the wall and thats it. Setting the clock is easy. The alarm function is nice. However this radio is not really meant to be a clock radio. The sound is good especially when you're tuned to an HD station. The surround function really works well with the digital HD signal. The sound fills the room. For such a small unit, the sound produced is fantastic. The F-connector on the back for hooking up to an outdoor FM antenna is nice. I haven't hooked that up yet but I will to see how that works. Right now, my parents are using the wire FM antenna that comes with the unit and are picking up all local FM stations just fine. My parents live 8 miles from where all local FM stations transmit from and they have had no reception problems at all.Overall, I was very pleased with this unit and I would highly recommend it.DonDallas, TX
i did have an older version of this and decided i needed a new one. Bought the same model which has been updated and feel secure in knowing that my if and when power goes out (and it did during Sandy) I was secure and was able to shut down my computer and printer and a few peripherals without worrying about them being forced to go down. It was easy to connect. Truly a lifesaver as far as i am concerned.
At this price, who doesn't want one!? I got a whole bunch and gave it away to all my photographer friends!
I purchased this mouse about 9 months ago on Amazon. I believe it was one of the first mouses to feature the back/forward thumb buttons for web surfing (I simply can't go back now). In all there are five buttons, more than enough for the average user. One disappointing thing was that none of the PC shooters I play lets me customize all 5 buttons. The optical &quot;ball&quot; is simply amazing. Reads on practically any surface and gets rid of the need for mouse pads and cleaning.There were however several problems I encountered while using this mouse. When I tried using the USB adaptor, the mouse would freeze my Windows 98 se environment within minutes of booting up. I tried everything I could to fix this but I had to revert back to using the PS2 connection. I read on a newsgroup that other people had the same problems and they returned the mouse for a replacement which fixed their problems. I haven't tried the mouse on any other system so I can't say for sure if it's the mouse's fault.This mouse is also the biggest I've ever used. I have pretty big hands (I can palm an NBA sized basketball), but this mouse gave huge hand aches for about a month. I don't think it's actually the size of the mouse but the topside curvature which forced me to cup the mouse with the palm of my hand instead of using my fingers as with most other mouses. Also, reaching over to click on the thumb buttons added to the initial discomfort.Overall, I'm happy with the mouse's optical technology but the other issues prevent me from giving 5 stars.
If you are controlling multiple components this is a MUST have. The system I am controling with my Harmony 360 consists of the following: TV, Sattellite Tuner, DVD/CD, AV Reciever and Xbox 360.I previously tried the Radio Shack Kameleon universal remote. Let me say their is NO comparison. The Logitech Harmony 360 remote took the Kameleon behind the 'wood shed' and kicked it's proverbial butt!!!The Harmony was very easy to program. Just have a list of the components you plan on controling with the remote along with their Manufacturer and Model information. The setup software easily walks you through the process.The 'Activities' is the best part about this remote. Via the setup software you can define activities such as, 'Watch TV' or 'Watch DVD' and you answer a series of questions about which equipment is needed for the activity and what the settings on the equipment must be at for the activity.Once you've completed entering the component information and defining your activities the end configuration is downloaded to your remote via a USB cable. Slick.The Harmony maybe took 30 minutes to an hour max to gather the information I needed and program the remote and test it. I literally probably spent a minimum of 4 hours programming that Kameleon and it still was very cumbersome to use. My wife couldn't use it and most of the time it was just simpler to return to using the 4 original manufacturer remotes! Since getting the Harmony I have not touched those manufacture remotes, not even once and my wife can use the system without help.The bottom line is, this remote is a great purchase if you have a typical AV system in today's homes (tv, dvd, stereo). Even with a near $100 price tag you won't be disappointed.Enjoy! I know you will.
What's in this, about 1 oz of ink? You go through these like bottled water. I guess its obvious why Epson doesn't have clear ink containers like the knock offs -- you'ld see it was almost empty when you bought it.
These speakers sound great, no matter what volume you have them at. I normally have them at about 3-4/10ths the maximum volume (adjusting volume with whatever software I'm using at the time) and they sound perfect. The bass bumps, too and its adjustable, though the dial is on the back of the box.I haven't tried out the headphones jack, but I love the convenient placement on the front of the right speaker.I definitely recommend these.
Top-rated by a variety of magazines, the Sharp LL-T19D1H 19" LCD monitor is the best on the market, for both text and images. It even has a DVI input port, so even though it's designed for primary use as a PC monitor, it can also display the highest-quality videos.The best thing about teh Sharp is its perfect build quality. A lot of other LCD monitors look and feel cheap once you get over the so-called "style" factor. You tap on those monitors and they feel like they'll fall apart. Not the Sharp, which will last a long time.Like I mentioned, you can't find fault with the image quality on this monitor, whether you use it for office apps, gaming, or watching DVDs. Color reproduction is esp. excellent here, and the wide viewing angle (170 h/v) is a plus.My eyes are important to me, and I spent way too much time in front of a computer monitor, that's why I choose the best LCD monitor as my main monitor -- and right now it's this beautiful and high-quality Sharp.
I do not understand how someone has not taken action against Sony for this product. If there's a laywer out there in search for a class action, they should look into this.I am using a GRV550 right now and this is the third time I start writing a review... it shut down twice in less than an hour! Besides that major flaw, this machine is extremely noisy and it gets extremely hot. If you take those three into account, you rule out 99% of the settings where a laptop would be of any use. I contacted their customer support a couple of times and they were helplessly hopeless -- or hopelessly helpless... They basically ask you to reset the bios. They obviously already know this thing is a lemon so they will just make you waste some time.I would gladly return this piece of plastic if I could. Won't be getting any more Sony during this lifetime for sure!
I've not had any power surges, so I can't tell you how it reacts under those situations. Seems to be high quality, very nice as a simple power strip.
I prefer the standard twist hood mounts, but as the nifty 50 doesn't have one the mechanism this uses is ok. As was already stated it is a bit shallow. The retention buttons annoy me a bit because I tend to squish the hood as I'm trying to take it off which makes it harder to take off, but they did good for what they had. I do wonder why canon couldn't make an adapter with standard twist instead of this though.4 stars due to shallowness and the odd mount.
This is a great radio. Light weight, small, easy to cary or attach to exercise clothing. Provides great sound and awesome color screen is easy to read at various light levels. I also bout the specialty headphones for this unit and am very impressed. They improve overall reception and sound great. Very easy set up is a bonus.
I bought these stands for my Bose Speaker System and Surround sound Receiver I bought from Costco. They are perfect for my setup. They were easy to assemble and they help to hide the wires. Delivery was very prompt.
I would not recommend this printer.Print quality is poor and the ink cartridges are expensive.
This adapter works perfectly! Follow the directions in the manual and it's ready to go in minutes. It recognizes my phone 3 rooms away. I use it with a W810i and have no problems.
I just received my Harmony 720 yesterday. From the time it was connected to my PC to using it to control my entire system totalled about 15 minutes. No pointing remotes at each other, paging through lists of device codes, and no trial and error. This controls every one of my components. One button to watch a DVD, listen to music, watch television, and play video games. The button labels are intuitive. I lost no functionality for any of my other 5 remotes. I can't believe I waited until now to buy one of these. I think even the most nontechnical person could use this remote. Some of the buttons are very small and it is a bit clumsy to use with one hand.
This is my first auto-type distance unit for golf. I was trying to decide between a rangefinder and gps. Finally, opted for the Nikon 500G unit. Excellent value and accurate. Good decision. On the course, we make distance comparisons with other golfers using GPS. The Nikon is right on. Yes, there are times when it may be a bit difficult to pin point the distance in the X-hairs, but it becomes obvious if you compare the proximity of the yardage markers, ie. a 150 yardage marker vs. a rangefinder reading of "210" (which could be the tree behind the flag). Try again and get the "155" reading to the flag. Anyone who uses this for anything over 225 yds + better be a scratch golfer in the first place. I found it even better than GPS for some instances, especially for reading to certain spots on the course that may not be mapped on a GPS unit.
I got mine on Ebay so I got it for a little less than retail.I opened it and put a CD in I had burned using Nero. It was some OTR (Old Time Radio) shows. It just skipped all over the CD unable to play it. BUT.......I got a blank CD out took the CD and converted all the shows to 128Kbps instead of the 32kbps they were coded at.I turned Juliet off and made sure I Closed the CD.It runs great! Never skips. I wish it would show the title of the item playing but for the price it is worth it.I totally recommend it to anyone wanting an affordable MP3, CD player.I see that plate people have been talking about scratching their CDs and I can only think maybe they have a screw loose. No I mean it. Maybe it is not the plate but a screw loose on the plate it the problem. The plate is very sturdy so I can see it bending by push the buttons unless you are using a hammer.I give it 4 stars simply because I think it would be nice to have titles.Greate Item.
My mom got this one and recommended I do the same - it functions well and has cute little frames and things you can put on your face (snow, lightning, ice cream...). Fun stuff!
These are really the best tapes one can buy and they are no longer available at Walgreens. My son has to have them and we are happy we can get them!
zune vs ipod ipod wins ipod 80gb has evertying you need for fun cartrip or being bord ipod can help lots of music greta videos best mp3 ever
I have seen lukewarm reviews of the tripod. My impression has been favorable so far. For those new to astronomy, or are looking for terrestrial viewing, I think the altazimuth mounting works very well. It is intuitive...just not great if you are tracking celestial objects, or if you plan to do astrophotography (unless you want star trails). I have no issues with the the knobs, nor the quality.
I ordered these to burn a video for my sister-in-laws wedding, they worked great and the lightscribe part looked awesome!
I assumed the radio would have a cord attached so I could plug it in. It didn't. I'll have to hunt around for an adaptor.Other than that, it's a good little radio.
I returned my Tivoli PAL for the following reasons:1) I wasn't blown away by the sound. I recently bought a Boston Acoustics Receptor Radio and was much more impressed with the boomy presence of that small radio. The PAL sounded much thinner. I've read criticims of "too much bass" from the BA radio, so obviously it's a matter of opinion.2) Lack of features. No HD radio. Mono (not a huge issue for me, actually). No alarm, digital readout, memory presets (obviously). No switch to aux so I'd have to plug/unplug the line everytime I wasn't to make the switch to/from my iPod.3) I didn't plan to take advantage of its portability. I planned to leave this in my office, so one of the main advantages of this radio would be wasted.Returning this radio was not an easy decision because it is very cute and gets very good reception. I knew it lacked many features when I bought it. The main reason I returned it was because it lacked the rich, deep, room-filling sound I had hoped for. In the end, I just didn't think it was worth the $149 I paid for it. Now it's $199??? I think they used to be $99. Isn't technology supposed to get cheaper over time?There are a lot of 5 star reviews, so I'm in the minority here. I'd suggest listening to it before purchase if possible.
Didn't spontaneously combust or eat the dvds. Definitely the best deal I have found for a large capacity wallet
Although it's a bummer that the hp officejet d135 is designed with the printheads and inkcartridges separate (so they have to be replaced sperately) this product was a cinch to install. Printheads on this model of the officejet typically last about three years and are as easy to replace as an ink cartridge.
I have used this as model in both wired and wireless modes for several months with never a glitch. Easy setup with clear menus and clear explanations of each feature. It's styling is a bit simple, but considering the speed and ease of use is the one to get.BIG PLUS: it allows you to assign a static IP using DHCP to each MAC address in your network...most competitors don't have this on similarly priced models.
I really liked this item. its great for when I run & has a radio & not to mention lots of space for all my music & photos
Bought this camera for my wife, she still likes to shoot pictures with film.{?} First time out of the box it was easy to load and she took lots of pictures on Thanksgiving with all of the family home and they were excellent. So that must be why she still likes anolog. It's a nice camera and the seller was excellent.
I'll admit, as a guy, I'm not really interested in this product. I want the bigger, better iPod that can fit thousands of songs on it. I also want all the extra features. The iPod Shuffle has none of those things. However, I purchased one for my wife, and I must say that sometimes I'm actually jealous of it. That sleak, simple, little Shuffle just begs to be held and listened to. For what it is supposed to be, the Shuffle succeeds marvelously. And people might complain about the lack of a screen, but I believe that most who actually get a Shuffle find that they don't miss it much at all (mostly since we're only talking about a hundred or so songs here anyway). Highly recommended, even as a second MP3 player for those currently with hard-drive-based models.
Linksys changed the configuration of this bridge completely from one that requires an adapter at one end to a stand alone unit without changing the model number. The only tip-off is that they have added etherfast 10/100 to the name of the model. Hence, when my order for the new PREBR10 arrived and I ripped into it (I know, I know) I found that I had the older model. The spec sheet for the 10/100 sheet claims that the bridge, connected directly to the router, rather than to the modem, will deliver up to 100mbps, the way I read it. And, the way I read it, it does not need an adapter at the other end. After you have programmed it into your router, you unplug from the router and into your ethernet port and you're ready to go. So, I was cheated by Linksys not changing the model number when they drastically changed this model. I don't have the energy, am not angry enough, to try to get anything done about this. (And of course, recourse through the retailer is closed because of my haste.) But, this is the last Linksys product I will buy. Besides their product support stinks. I once had a defective router right out of the box and they absolutely refused to help me. Luckily the retailer took it back.
On the HP Photo Value Pack, the package states 24 cents per photo. The package includes 150 sheets of photo paper.24 cents x 150 sheets equals $36.00As I write this, the price above is listed as:List Price: $47.15Price: $35.99You Save: $11.16 (24%)The "list price" of 47.15 would not add up to .24 cents per photo !I always understood the list price to be set by the manufacturer (HP), which in this case would not match the promotional packaging(also HP)The Amazon "sale" price of 35.99, should be the list price.I hope this is not deception on the part of Amazon.~~~I have found that these HP Photo Value Packs are subject to some deceptive marketing on the web because buyers understandably think that they are getting standard volume ink cartridges in the deal.Also on a popular auction site, The HP Photo Value Packs are opened, and the 150 sheets of photo paper, and ink cartridge sets sold separately.So although they are genuine HP ink, some believe that they are buying standard full cartridges.The ink in the HP Photo Value Packs are "custom" cartridges, meaning they are filled with only enough ink to print 150 photos.The standard HP individual cartridge (from the HP website):HP 02 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (C8774WN#140), andHP 02 Light Magenta Ink Print Cartridge (C8775WN#140),are listed at 240 photos.So without the original box, you can not easily know if you are buying a much lower volume of ink.Beware of sellers~ Amazon or auctions who may let you believe that the ink tanks you are buying are the standard full ones.Here is a clue to watch for in auctions where sellers have the unboxed (but individually sealed) sets of ink:The sets from opened HP Photo Value Packs will have 6 tanks. If Black is included in the set, ask questions, it may be from a HP Photo Value Pack.Black is often sold separately, for example, 5 tanks in this HP Combo Pack:HP 02 Inkjet Print Cartridge Color Combo Pack (CC604FN#140)~John
The modulator works, as my cheap MP3 player does in fact play through the radio. The weird thing I've seen is that I have to crank the volume on both the MP3 player and the radio in order to hear the audio. There doesn't seem to be a lot of noise resulting from that though. I don't know if that is a problem with my MP3 player not putting out enough signal or a problem with the modulator.Also, I noticed that I experienced a similar loss in volume for my AM stations after I installed this product. I'm a little confused by that considering this doesn't have anything to do with AM.Overall, it works, but the gotchas are worth mentioning.Update: I've worked through a couple of issues I had with this device. It turns out that the lack of volume had more to do with the lousy MP3 player I had at the time not putting out any signal than it did with the modulator. I now have a Sandisk Sansa e250, and I don't have to turn it up nearly so much. Also, if you listen to AM radio make sure you keep the switch that this unit comes with somewhere you can reach it. If you turn the unit off, AM will come in better. That's kind of a pain, and that's the only reason I didn't update to 5 stars.
Your camera may not support the higher speeds. I own a Nikon 4300 and the owner's manual lists the approved memory cards that includes the Lexar 10x USB series. I bought a Lexar 12x 128MB CF that works wonderfully with the Nikon and the Imation FlashGo! media reader. I don't know if the read speed is topping off at 10x, but it's surely faster than 4x.Since the ratings box is a required field in order for me to submit this review, I provide a rating based upon the Lexar 12x 128MB USB CompactFlash.
This router can be re-flashed with a custom Linux firmware (such as openwrt or dd-wrt) to become a custom Linux device. With the addition in this model of a USB 2.0 port, the possibilities for such a device are greatly expanded. It could easily become a wireless music player, print server, camera server, peripheral sharing device, etc. It also makes a nice firewall/router. This model has increased CPU speed and main memory over the original WRT54G device. The radio in this device, like the other WRT54 routers, is very stong, delivering good coverage for both 802.11b and 802.11g.
I USED TO CARRY MY MACBOOK IN A BACKPACK...BUT THAT GOT WAY TOO BULKY...THIS BAC FITS THE 13 INCH MACBOOK LIKE A GLOVE....HAS AMPLE POCKETS FOR USB CABLES, CHARGERS, AND THE POWER SUPPLY....IT FEELS GREAT HANGING OFF OF MY SHOULDER.....
I've been using my Franklin/Covey planner for years, love it but have recently found that the book was becoming cumbersome.In an attempt to downsize my life and declutter, I asked for a Palm Handheld for my birthday. What a wonderful difference! I've now reduced from my purse and briefcase to a small bag and tote! My shoulder feels better, I don't have the juggling of purse and briefcase and my arthritic fingers are very happy! (Guess I'm getting old). I can now attend meetings with just a note pad and my Palm 505. I love the ease of use. It took minutes to learn and I have a great time with the games.I have installed the program on both my home and work systems so that I can Hot Sync from both to avoid any forgotten details that need to be addressed. What a time saver! Would highly recommend to anyone looking at one.
Love this navigation system, it has all the features that I need and more. Great built and extremely easy to use. Highly recommend the sd card, gives you the flexibility of loading as much or as little as you want. The 128 MB that came with it has been enough for me at the moment. I live in NJ and traveled to Boston this week, took it with me, excellent gadget to have. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars it's that it sometimes looses the satelite signal in cities with tall buildings and sometimes it may take some time to aquire the satelites. It doesn't bother me too much.
Good choice for an inexpensive webcam that works with a Mac. Picture quality only fair but acceptable.
Our NV11 is a special camera. It handles so well and takes great pictures. It feels like an "A" and looks like an "A". The zoom is nice and all the features are incredible. Can you tell we like it?
The headset works very well, is comfortable to wear and the sound quality is great! The price is outstanding as well.
This product works perfectly, with more stuff than Ipods. I would buy another when this breaks or I need a bigger drive in it.
It was exactly as advertised, i've bought onkyo products before and have never been dissatisfied, they're products are always top notch.
I bought this Zune for each one of my children (basically I bought 2) because they were on super sale before christmas and I was able to get it for 79.99 which I thought was a great price. The screen was great, the music quality was good, and they loved the option to listen to the radio. However 2 months after christmas the Zunes quit charging no matter where I tried to plug them in I brought them to work I tried all 3 pc's at my house, it was a nightmare. Then when I finally got my sons charged and tried to play it it completely froze. Never did get my daughters charged. So I called microsoft and spoke to a representative in there help center. After a 45 minute call where he had me do everything I had done at least 10 times before. He agreed to send me the packages to send them back to be fixed or replaced. I sent the Zunes back in the pre-paid fed-ex packages they sent about a month ago and have heard nothing since. So I will be calling them soon. But for others I would definetely suggest another route as this product just didn't last even for the price I paid it wasn't worth it.
I bought this to use on Skype. I installed it using the enclosed disc. When I used it with Skype,the microphone sound worked, but I couldn't get the video to work with Skype ("Not Skype compatible, use an updated driver").I downloaded another driver from Microsoft. Still didn't work. Finally, I uninstalled the webcam, and simply plugged it in, opened Skype, and it worked just fine! Good product for the money.
I have been pleased with the purchase of the Sony Stereo Clock Radio CD with Dual Alarms and would recommend it to others. I felt the price was also very reasonable
I purchased this tv about a month ago, after researching it and last year's model for over a year. I hesitated because I was waiting for more HD channels. I also waited for the price point of $800, and then after reading more great reviews I decided to take the plunge. I'm using it in my bedroom, which it is perfect for. The picture was the best I've seen, bar none, but I was worried about the audio drop out problem, (see below in discussion forum). However, Samsung seems to have corrected this with the latest firmware.My experience with Amazon and the ordering process was flawless. I ordered on a Monday, got an email 2 days later telling me Eagle would be contacting me for an appt. for delivery, they called on that Friday and delivered the next Monday. The guy came when expected, plugged it in, all looked good, and I spent the next few hours going through the remote and fine tuning things. i had bought an RCA OTA antenna ($49) for local HD free channels, but it only picked up one channel, so I returned it and bought a Phillips antenna at Walmart for $24, and it picks up all locals! Just auto program the channels for OTA. I don't have HDMI cable or HD through Directv yet, but plan to when the HD dvr drops a little in price. In the meantime I checked my manufacture date, which was July 2007, and the firmware in my tv was 1012, the April update, so I contacted Samsung for the 1020 firmware, took 2 calls, but it was finally delivered, and easy to install. This way I'll be ready for HDMI and HD dvr when I decide to order, with no audio drop out problems. Rest assured, this tv is great, the colors and true to life images with my OTA antenna are breathtaking! Other channels through my Tivo look ok. It's well worth the price and delivery, (which I worried about), was flawless. I think my next purchase will be a 46" Samsung for my den.
This item is the perfect accessory for my MP3 player -- it protects while allowing me to carry it anywhere clipped to anything.
I've had my Koss PortaPro headphones for about three months. I read good things about them in my online research and was particularly interested in the fact that they were said to have excellent bass for portable headphones. In fact they do, as part of an overall rich, nicely balanced sound. I also find them to be comfortable and convenient (they fold up into a small circle and fit into a handy pouch.) They appear to be well made and I anticipate using them for a long time.I also bought a pair of the cheaper Koss PRO1 phones in a two-fer Amazon deal when I bought these, and they're excellent sounding portable phones as well. The metal construction of the PortaPros likely give them an advantage in durability; the sound quality between the two is comparable. If you're interested in portable phones and want a better balance of highs, mids and more lows than you usually get with such phones (enough low end so that you won't need to use the annoying, sound-sucking bass boost found on most portable players), with good construction to boot, I highly recommend the PortaPros. They'll definitely sound much better than the phones that come with most Walkman-style devices.
needed an extra battery for my new canon sd750.great price for an OEM battery.works like it should and haven't had any issues so far.[more than 6 months of medium use]would definitely buy again if/when i get a new camera.
Just returned from 12 days in Sicily-- this fit EVERYTHING I needed (as well as my purchases) and allowed me flexibility to carry the day pack as we toured-- it fit in overhead bins (which meant I didn't need to check bags) and was easy to carry up and down stairs, drag through the cobblestone streets, etc. Well worth buying a new bag when I already had other ones!
Feels really good on the ears. Come with the battery (AA) which is needed to activate the subwoofers. The cushion around the ears is very smooth and comfortable. Gread product. I compared these to my brothers drebeats headphones... and they come pretty close. Only if these were wireless it would be perfect. I'd definitely buy again. 5 out of 5 stars!!
Plugged the card into my Dell XPS-B 1000r, started it up, loaded my Win98SE disk and hardware was ready to go. Simple. Can't comment on the included software as I use MGI Videowave III, but setup works great with my Sony DC TRV-310 digital 8mm camera. You do need a lot of disk space. I downloaded a total of about 70 minutes of video for processing and it ate up 17GB of disk space. CPU speed will also make a lot of difference in how fast you can process the video. With a 1GHz processor, mpeg2 save was at about 1/3 speed while mpeg1 save was slightly faster than realtime.
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.
This is our third child, so third monitor. We liked the others sometimes, but this one was the better one. It was usable all the way around the block when baby was napping (can't keep the boys indoors long!). I so loved the cordless option, but mostly kept the receivers plugged in to preserve the 9-volt batteries. The night light was also helpful to us. I didn't give it 5 stars as there were some times that I had to change the channel to clear up static, but obviously, that's why they made it with different channels. I have two close neighbors with babies, and would guess that was part of interference problem.
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.
This printer is so easy to use. It prints the best photos any size you want. You can print 4x6 using the paper tray, or you can print any other size you want on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. You can choose the format you want to use and it show you everything you do without using your PC. The quality is the best yet! The consumables cost much less than Epson!
I bought this about 4 years ago, and have never had any real problem other than a paper jam occasionally. It was well worth the $80 I spent at Best Buy when it first was marketed. I'm looking for an ink refill now, so I have faith it will last for some time.
Switching to Verbatim blank disks cured my problem of skips and stutters in music files I had converted to CD, making them totally unusable. Now my offloads work every time and I can get my hard drive under control.
This is my first home theater system and I love it. I had difficulty getting the tv volume to come out of the system. I bought 2 hdmi cables from cables-togo on Amazon $24.00 for both. One from the theater system to the tv, and one from my AT & T dish dvr box. Then all I needed to do was hook up pair of rca jacks from audio on theater system to audio on tv. Done. I have a big room 12 x 24 it sounds real good, I read reviews from people saying this is better for small rooms, no complaint from me. I bought this 2 weeks ago for $249 and thought it was a great deal, the price has dropped now twice to $199.
I purchased this adapter to enable hook up of a scrolling sign. Cable does not recognize sign. After finding this out,I tried to remove software from my computer. It will not uninstall. Have tried everything to no avail.
I picked one of these up at a local camera store. The padding is great, adjustable so that it can be configured to whatever equipment you have. The outer and side pockets are great for cellphones, pens, keys, books, etc. It easily holds my digital video camera as well as my digital SLR with a few lenses. My only gripe with the bag is way thebag is designed, you have to lay the bag flat in order to avoid possibly spilling out all the contents. I wish there were some straps inside to hold items in place. And since I'm wishing, it would be nice to have an external strap to attach a tripod to and then maybe even a slim pouch to slip my powerbook into. Yip, that last one would make it the ideal, complete digital travel bag.
The installation of this product was simple and very easy. A data cable and the electrical plug is included in package. Quality product.
Let me give you three reasons:1. It has plenty of room for future upgrades. If you are planing to install a motherboard with a EIDE interface It can hold 3 hard drives. If u think 3 hard drives will take up room from the rest of your hardware guess again!2. The case supports four "3 1/2" inch ballbearing fans to keep all of your hardware nice and cool. Two fans in the Up-per back of the case next to the power supply that will act as the air out-take and two fans in the lower front part of the case act as the air in-take.3. I purchased the retail version of this model it comes with 2of the "3 1/2" inch case fans and a 350 watt power supply. I purchased and installed the 2 missing case fans to complete the four fans the PC case supports, and I replaced the 350 watt power supply that came with the case with a Antec 430 watt smart power supply to satisfy my power hungry Pentium 4 processor, Xtasy ti 4600 and my Audigy sound blaster platinum, Sound card. Would you belive all four fans and the power supply fans run practically Noise-less!The only flaw this case has is SIZE! It stands at "21 1/2"inches tall, "8"inches and a quarter wide and "19" Inches from the lockable door plate that rest's over the CD Rom bays to the chassis. If you are willing to ignor this one flaw, this Antec Performance case is for you. It comes with 4 CD rom bays and 2 floppy bays and the case's chassis supports seven expansion card slots and It comes with more features you can look up at the Antec home page ...I'd recomend you dont buy the OEM version instead buy the retail version that comes not only with what I mentiond in Reason number 3, It also comes with a generous amount of motherboard screws! :) The retail version of this case goes by the name: Antec Soho file server. When you look up the retail version here in Amazon or at the antec web site you can choose it with the specific power supply that will meet your computing needs.
I purchased this for my mother in law who could not hear the phone ring. The ringer does have a volume control as well as a slider on the side to adjust the tone but it is just not that loud. About as loud as a regular telephone!!!!!!!!! I was looking for loud and just did not get it!
Looks great. Lots of useful space with felxible dividers. Got two cameras with chargers, books, lenses, etc. in this back pack. Seems well built but not as heavy of fabric as more expensive models.
If you're looking for a high quality cable with the same performance of a high-end cable costing 500% more, but this one! Picture and sound quality is the same (010101101001)...for a lot less!
The photocyan cartridge (BCI-6PC) from onSale is not as advertised (it is not a Canon product), does not work, and is pure junk. Beware.
We get excellent reception with this antenna in my attic in Atlanta metro area. No need for amplifier at all. Face the antenna to south. Thread a 75 feet RG6 cable from attic to basement and split it with two 2050Mhz signal splitters for six TVs. All TVs get excellent and strong signals for over 60 channels.Enjoying the Off the Air broadcast without the cable bill. Great antenna.
This laptop has a great keyboard and is light to pack even with a 15" screen. It operates well with Microsoft Office 2003 package. This laptop is used daily,in the office as my only rig, and goes home some weekends. It's reasonable price and dependablty make it a value for my work.I rate it high in comparison to other laptops I have used.
I received my order in a timely manner and the packaging was very neat and protective. i enjoy this brand because I rarely have "dud" disk that are bad disk that won't record. I recommend this brand.
I like them, but they weren't what I expected. Based on the pictures, I though they would be a sturdy set of headphones that could take a beating, and while that isn't necessarily untrue, I wouldn't expect them to survive in my backpack with my laptop.But what's most important when buying headphones? How they sound: I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile. Considering what I paid, they have a nice balanced sound with great instrument separation. When I put on a song that has several layers, these phones really go to work - you can hear all the layers as they were meant to be heard, without other frequencies or layers encroaching.Having owned numerous pairs of sound isolating buds (much to the dismay of my hearing- and ultimately, part of the reason for this purchase): if you are expecting an exaggerated bass response, this is not the set of phones for you. As above, it does not exaggerate the bass (or any layer for that matter) as many buds and phones do.The Bottom Line is: A questionably durable pair of headphones featuring a nice balanced sound and great instrument/layer separation.
I wanted to play my iPod tunes in my car. I had a cassette adapter but the quality was not satisfactory. I bought the Irock 300w thinking it would be better as there would not be the mechanical problem of cassette head alignment with the cassette adapter.It works. The sound comes through the radio on the tuned channel. The quality is not very good. The signal drops occasionally. I found improvement by moving the unit around the vehicle but since my car antenna is in the rear that is where it worked best. It is a little difficult to control the iPod when it is several feet behind you. It is also not convenient to run a cable back there to have the Irock closer to the antenna.I don't use it. I use the cassette adapter with its own poor sound quality problems.
Having read all the reviews for this product, including some not so favorable, I decided to upgrade my wired router to wireless.Setup couldn't have been more straightforward. I didn't use the setup CD, but followed the setup guide. Within ten minutes, I was connected. The router is connected to a custom built P4 and my laptop is a Sony Vaio. I used the Linksys WPC45GS to connect my laptop to the network, another easy and flawless install.After the initial install of the router, it is strongly suggested you do the following:- Change the SSID- Disable SSID broadcast- Change password for admin access- Enable MAC filtering- Change SSID often- Use highest encryption possible- Change encryption keys oftenFor me, this router has been working flawlessly for the last week. Installation and configuration was simple. With my laptop, I can go anywhere in my 1800 sq ft. home and get a strong signal with no dropouts.Excellent product. Highly recommended.
My parents own and watch a lot of VCDs from Asia, I got this for them years ago specifically for this purpose. It does its job well.Well-marked buttons make the device easy to use without a remote.
products work as expected. arrived in the correct color. i'd buy it again if i needed one. 3 more words.
Seagate warranty on external drives is only one year in the US. Two years in the EU.The warranty on their internal drives is five years.Very good product nonetheless. Excellent technical support, too.
I love my Zune. I bought another for my son. Great screen. Easy to use, holds plenty - I dont need to carry around more than 7500 songs. The Zune Marketplace works great and they have a lot of off-beat (no pun intended) titles.I'd like to see movies become available but that's not a big issue for me. Just a nice thing to have.The unit is durable and doesnt scratch. The premium ear buds are really great. I bought the accessory kit that includes them, along with the Altec-Lansing speaker system so I can listen without earphones. That also is a very good quality piece of equipment.
Hated these the first time I put them on. They initially entangled and ate my hair at ear phone expansion points when trying them on the first time. Ever since then.. they have not done so, fit very comfortably. Sound quality is the best I've ever heard on headphones.
I purchased the E3c'S and I am glad I did. Once one comes to the realization that bass doesn't constitute 96% of the musical spectrum, and that there is also midrange and treble they can really appreciate these babies. If you know about the azimuth control on the older Nak. decks you will enjoy the sound these produce and even so if you don't.The sound stage produced by these plugs is superb, the midrange is crisp and tight and the highs are great. I listen to the older cassett tapes, the old TDK's (still kicking) from the early 80's. Frampton, ZOZO, and Classical whatever your likes, these plugs will deliver.I'm using them in the qym with the sponge tips and I am well pleased. The wires are thicker than the average plugs on the market and seem to hold up pretty well.If you would enjoy a pair of La Scala's played thru a clean amp you wouldn't be disappointed because, on a smaller scale, thats what these remind me off. And they will get loud-
I have used generic inks and the colors just aren't as vibrant as the real deal.
I've been into photography for over 30 years. During that time I've owned quite a number of film point and shoots and SLR's. During the last 10 years I've owned a number of point and shoot digitals, super-zooms, and now my first Digital SLR. Manufacturers included Agfa, Canon, Casio, Contax, Leica, Nikon, Panasonic, Pentax, and Sony.During my DSLR search, I looked at Nikon D80 and D200's. Canon Digital Rebel, EOS 30D and EOS 5D, and Pentax 100D and 10D, Sony Alpha, and of course the Panasonic DMC-L1. My search started by pouring over specs and reviews at various sites including DPREVIEW and Steve's Digicam. Then I took an in person look at all but the L1 at various camera stores.I can't express the level of disappointment I experienced when handling these cameras in person. All of the sub $1000 models felt like cheap plastic junk. Flimsy ports and doors, rough cheap feeling controls, and flexing bodies abound, Even the upscale (supposedly) metal bodied units did not feel much better. And all of the included kit lenses were complete trash - all plastic, horrid feeling controls, and SLOW. Now thats not to say some of these can't take great pictures, but I just can't get past the build quality and feel.So the one camera I could not find in local stores was the Panasonic DMC-L1. The reviews all seemed to talk about the great build quality, the quality of the Leica lens, and pretty much panned most of the technology, ergonomics, and actual picture quality. In desparation, I ordered one mailorder (from Amazon).While I was slightly disappointed in the build quality (feel and materials), it was heads and tails above anything else I handled. You could actually feel the metal. Controls were much smoother and you got the impression this was higher quality product. Well it WAS more expensive than any of the others (except the 5D) so I guess that fits. You just don't get much for $1999 (actually ($1600) these days.After handling and using the L1 for a couple days I find most of the things listed as Cons in the reviews were from prototypes and Panasonic seems to have corrected them in the production version.Feel is good, ergonomics are good, focus is fast, picture quality is terrific and noise is effectively controlled. Live View works great and is much faster than I expected. The viewfinder is definitely dimmer than a Pentax, but on par with the low end of some other big name manufacturers and its definitely not "unusable". Viewfinder image size is also smaller than some of the above, but larger than others.All in all I am pleased with this product and for those with traditional values like myself where quality and feel is as important as function, this product is worth a look.
We bought this camera because our other digital camera (SONY DSC-H1) was too large to carry around a lot of the time. We took it skiing with us (Whistler, BC) and it took some outstanding pictures, both of persons and of landscape/scenery. It is small enough that you can pretty much carry it anywhere, anytime. Others may disagree, but the touchscreen menu controls are easy to use and fairly intuitive. Fingerprints do get on the screen but you hardly notice them and they are easily removed (or better yet, use the little wand they give you with the camera instead of your fingers, that doesn't leave any marks on the screen). To summarize: this is an excellent camera, very small size but with a large 3" LED display, takes EXCELLENT pictures, and the touchscreen menu is easy to use and intuitive. Most people will be very happy with this camera if they buy it. The only negative thing is that this camera does not have a view finder, but unless you have very bright sun at your back this isn't too much of a problem.
I first bought my iRiver H140 in 2004, and have LOVED it since!!! I also own an ipod nano for jogging, and outdoor activities where I don't care if it gets banged up (or lost), but my iRiver is my go-to for portable music playing, listening to FM radio, handy file storage, and on-the-fly audio recording, etc...iRiver no longer supports the H100 harddrive-based players as the product line has been discontinued. With that said, there are many ACTIVE forums for this mp3 player--people (like me) love them, and want them to continue to be supported. A simple Google search for iriver h100, iriver h-140, etc... or any similar description is usually sufficient to find numerous websites related to this mp3 player.I've seen it written on several websites that the battery for the iRiver H100/120/140 family of harddrive players is not replaceable--that is NOT TRUE! I have replaced my battery once already, and it's very, very easy to do! Here's a site with simple directions (and photos) to guide you: [...]If I remember correctly, the original battery died in 2007, and I replaced it with one of a higher capacity (I believe the new battery ran [...] with shipping.) Average battery life appears to be approximately 2-4 years depending on recharge/discharge cycles; because I use mine a lot, my battery life-cycle is shorter than most users. I know that when the run-time gets down to ~10 hours/charge, that it's time to buy a new battery as the battery begins a rapid drop-off (death) within a few months. (A new battery typically permits ~16 hours of average-use run time.)Anyway, hope this posting helps someone. The iRiver H140, is STILL a great little mp3 player, and more!
My old 820 hp printer finally died and I went for the 960cse because I could use the same black ink cartridge. The 940 only uses a 15ml cartridge and it costs the same. This is one fine printer, fast, very clear print, and excellent picture quality. You can't beat HP printers and this is one of the best! Far better than anything Epson offers. I can use the econo mode and still get excellent print. I'm an HP fan forever!
Kodak EasyShare C653 6.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom....I bought this camera earlier this year..I love kodak product I went back to kodak after purchasing a samsung camera that I wasn't pleased with at all...what I love most about kodak is the simplicity anyone can operate these cameras and they won't have to worry about a bad shot..my only complaint with this camera is the delay once you press the button to take a picture other than that I have no complaints.
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.
I purchased the printer in October and have used it sporadically until now (early December). I have yet to replace the ink cartridges, which means it has easily printed a couple hundred pages. For a portable printer, it's hard to get better than this. The printer is reasonably fast, installation was a breeze, and aside from being a little bulky, it's the perfect road-warrior companion. The battery feature is fantastic and thus far hasn't presented any problems. I used the reviews by others on this product to make my decision and unlike those that rated the product low, I has zero problems with the driver installation (just popped in the CD and was ready in a few minutes) but remember to have or purchase a USB cord if you don't already have one. I also haven't changed the printer settings and haven't had any ink problems but haven't printed photos. My feeling is that if you want to print photos, you should get a photo printer. Finally, by a little bulky, I mean that it is a bit thick but it still fits in my briefbag with my laptop and all the cords but that's all that will fit in there.
well i can't say anything technicall about my new ram memory, but i can say this: more i better. My computer is working like a charm now! 2.4Ghz, 140G hd, 1g ram... Unreal Tournament, Need for Speed Underground 2, Lord of The Rings... they all work wonderful. I like to play with my music on Windows Media Player as background.I Hope this review gives you an idea about what can you do with more memory
Being an owner of the sr80 grado i already know the quality of their headphones so i expected great sound and i wasnt disappointed...the headphones simply sound amazing ...period...if you want style or maybe comfort adjustment than these cans may not be for you...i would suggest you buy them from a dealer that can accept a return ...igrados are not for everyone ....just for those who appreciate great sound ....
I bought this laptop from Dell and was able to do some customization (it needs at least 1 gig of RAM to work well) and added Microsoft Home Office bringing my price up to $1,100 (including shipping & tax). It is really an excellent device. I did opt for Windows Vista which is a little bit slower than XP when booting and shutting down but is a heck of a lot more user intuitive.I am not too crazy about the built in device for moving the curser (I prefer the little joystick near the G & H keys) so I had to add a mouse.I like the silver color and the fact that it doesn't run as hot as some of the other laptops I have used. The battery is not great so I mostly run on AC (this is not a concern for me because I do not travel with it). If this is important to you, you should definately up for a better battery.The screen resolution if just right and the screen can be viewed from any angle.
What can you say about an earbud travel case? It was as advertized and it fulfils its purpose
This camera is such a waste...normal use even delicate use, will break this camera. I have had an older HP for years that Ive never had an issue with, but for some reason I have needed 2 replacements sent to me, due to internal software issues, the camera freezing, etc. It is way too touchy. Also their customer support is outsourced and I have a hard time getting the people to understand my problems, and they wont repair the camera, just keep sending new ones to me. This is a limited edition item, is it just supposed to sit pretty on the shelf? I never know if they are going to send me the same model since its pretty hard to find now. A waste of time and money.
The ANT525 is the perfect OTA antenna for me. I had tried 3 others amplified antennas, including the highly rated Terk HDTVa, prior to buying this one and the ANT525 worked the best. I placed each antenna in the same location and the ANT525 increased my signal strength by 10-15 points over the other antennas. The ANT525 is very solid and stable. I'm using antenna for UHF only so I removed the VHF dipoles which really increased the aesthetics of the antenna.I highly recommend the ANT525. I wish I would've started with this one and I would've saved a lot of time returning inferior antennas.
First of all, I should state that I use an Apple iBook G4 running OS 10.4 Tiger, so I can't vouch for the potential Windows users reading this review. I should also mention that most of what I scan is black ink line-art (comics), although I have also scanned a number of old color pictures since I've purchased this scanner.Before I bought this scanner, I was using an HP Scanjet 4600, which was probably one of the worst products I've used in my life. The software/driver was so glitchy and slow that it was riduculous. You should have seen the crash log on it! I decided it was time for a new scanner. I was looking for something around $100.After reading a ton of mixed reviews on scanners in the $100 price range, I decided give the Epson Perfection 2480 a whirl. Let's just say, I was not able to even perform ONE successful scan with it. I'm not sure if it was faulty hardware, or if Epson's driver wasn't quite updated for Tiger yet, but after a complete waste of an evening, I promptly returned the Perfection 2480 the next day.And then came the CanoScan 8400F. I ponied up the extra $40 bucks or so in hopes to get a better product, and needless to say...I GOT IT! It was WELL worth the extra money. The software package is great. It doesn't force you to install items that you may not use (which is what drove me nuts about the HP scanner I had...over 100MB of forced installation!!!). I literally just installed the driver with the basic program called "CanoScan Toolbox X" (only 1.9 MB!), which lets you set your scanning preferences, preview a scan, and route it to whatever application you want (in my case, PhotoShop). This scanner is SUPER fast! It probably takes less than twenty seconds to get a full scan. The quality of both my comics and my color photos are terrific! I haven't scanned any slides yet.My only real complaint is that since I've had NO problems thusfar, I don't really spend a lot of time with it. I get a fast, clean scan, and then I'm off to tweaking my comics. I guess that's how it SHOULD be, though:) A MUST BUY FOR MAC USERS!
Little latch that hold the battery door broke off! Other than that I would say it's the best mp3 player I've ever had, and I've had plenty! It's small, lightweight, uses replaceable batteries, has good sound, does audible books, never crashes, takes a licking and keeps on ticking, HAS DRAG AND DROP FILE TRANSFER, and lasts forever (I've had mine for about 2 years of constant daily use at work!) I kind of wish it would die so I could upgrade, LOL!The Nano could be improved, however. It could be louder (make sure you record at a high level!) It could have a better scroll button (it's kind of hard to advance to the next song without bringing up the menu)! The battery door WILL break after enough time! Could have better earbuds (they are WAY too big for my ears and fall out quickly!) The voice recording should give you a better choice of format (wav files are SO big, I would like to have voice recording at like 32kps mp3.)I would like to upgrade to a 2 gig model of some kind, but I'm afraid whatever I buy will give me grief, like most of the other mp3 players I've had. Maybe I'll just upgrade to the 1gb creative nano, although I would like to like the Apple Nano Ipod. I'm just afraid I will be disappointed in the Nano like I was when I bought a 10gb Ipod. It was supposed to be SO great and all that, and I was really disappointed.I've looked at Cowon, Iriver, Samsung, Toshiba, Sandisk, Olympus m:robe, Apple, Creative Zen, and many others, and I just can't find one that has the features I want like the Creative Nano! It really is hard to beat the Creative Nano. The one that does come closest is the Nano Ipod, though it is 50% more expensive (doesn't Creative care about them stealing the Nano name?) I like the sturdy construction, the sex appeal, the color screen, and GUI of the Ipod. I dont like the nonreplaceable battery, having to use Itunes, and the fact that it's an Apple product. Hmmm.
I have used this product for my computer monitor (22inch) for around 7 months. The mounting screws that came with the product are cheap and were not used, I went down to the hardware store and bought some nice heavy duty ones. Overall for the price of this, it can't be beat. The allen adjustment screws are a little on the cheaper side, but do function well for the price, I have it mounted on the wall just a bit sideways and they seem to have held up well in time.
i am currently attending a distance-learning program for my undergraduate degree and this jump drive is the handiest thing i have ever come across. i have to transport several semesters worth of work and instead of having to cart around several disks or CD's, i have 4 semesters worth of papers etc. on one jump drive! it's all in one place for me when i travel - especially handy since i no longer own a laptop computer. Also handy for when you DO have a laptop or something with mot quite enough memory on it, you can have one of these and save everything that you don't need on your hard drive to the jump drive. This product is much better than floppies or CD's.. more durable, too.of course, now that i bought this one last year and now they have 1 GB ones for the same price... oh well, that's just the way it is :)
I liked this product a lot and use it 2-3 times per week to watch movies, football, etc. The additional adapters seem to be useful though I have not used those yet. Overall, I am very satisfied with the quality of the cord.
I bought this because I wanted to hear stations in either Europe or the Middle East. I really can't hear any of those places. I heard Toronto, Mexico, one Asian country, and a French speaking station that wasn't come out clear enough. The AM and FM are very good, though. And it is a very small radio. But I am looking for a strong Shortwave at a bargain, and I didn't get that.
Works well and I have little trouble learning how to use it. Prints Labels and Stamps.
this cable feels really well constructed, and works great. I'm using it to hook up an Apple Airport Express to a stereo receiver with optical input. I like that it's natively mini-toslink on one end, rather than using an adapter like the Belkin optical cable I have.
I was very disappointed with this item. The biggest problem that I had was that the CD pockets are actually NOT designed to let you hold the booklets as well- in fact, they didn't even fit into mine. So if you are planning to only carry 52 CDs, and keep the booklets, don't buy this case. Additionally, it did not feel very robust compared to other CD cases I have owned.
I have read good reviews about this cutter, not only on Amazon but also on other photography sites. I was initially reluctant to buy it because of its $305 price. But just lately the price in Amazon dropped to $255 so I placed the order instantly. The cutter was received 4 days later with free-shipping. First feeling out-of-box is it's very solid construction. It's made in England. My test cutting on several types of photo paper was totally a pleasure. I then tried to cut a piece of Epson Enhanced Matte Poster Board. This board has thickness of 1.5mm. The cutting was again easy and perfect... What a piece of "fine-art" equipment, highly recommended!
It's Silver Thermal Compound. It works as advertised and keeps my CPU - Fan interface working great! I would recommend it to anyone.
4,383 images is how far my first digital camera worked since 1999, with a whole 1.5mb image size! That was a Kodak DC 265 Zoom camera which finally failed to boot last month.. It was purchased to replace carrying out my extensive Nikon F 35mm system as a second camera while I used one of my field or view cameras. . . something light is handy when you are using an 8x10 field camera or one of the others smaller 5x7 or 4x5 kits. Just a utility backup to capture the scene in color for my b&w; photography. . .This SONY DSCH9B that arrived today exceeds any ideas I've ever had about the merger of photographic cameras and the modern computerized digital imaging system. That is really how my first impressions are for this really excellent camera. It provides an 8.1mb image that opens into a full 22.9mb ADOBE PhotoShop image! There are several menus with sub menus and numerous options but if you just want to turn it on and take a snapshot go right ahead. The ergonomics fit the camera lens right into the palm of the left hand with most controls set to the right hand control. The "grip" is well design and fits easy. The large bright colorful LCD screen is easy to see but I notice the battery use was heavy with me exploring just about any button or menu item I found.Motion pictures no problem MPEG-1 or 2 with the lens zoom fully functional while recording just like a fine SONY CAMCORDER. Even Night-SHOT features.I could probably ramble on about the sharpness of the image, the excellent Zeiss lens with 15X magnification but all those facts are listed above. . . I took the Amazon advise and purchased a 2 gigabit memory card , as well as a spare battery and extended service plan.If I were to say any negative note it is"they should always place a ac power cord in the box." SONY has it available as an accessory. With two batteries I think I can hold on that but I will spend the fifty dollars for a 74mm multi coated protective filter for the camera. It is worth the cost in security of the irreplaceable Zeiss lens. To close this is a computer digital imagery with video capabilities that has a great optical lens. ***** 5stars!a footnote: I caught the model number DSC-H9B and knew that was a black body camera. . . if you want a silver color make sure the model number does not have the "B" on the end
Worked fine when I first got it, the fan wasn't loud as other reviewers described and it was simple to put together. But the computer stopped recognizing the drive after 40 days, I swapped drives to ensure it wasn't the dvd-drive itself, but the enclosure wouldn't work with any drive I put in it. Unfortunately, it's so cheap, it's not even worth going to the manufacturer to warranty. Easier to pick up a new one (not a Nexstar). Unfortunately, I can't recommend the brand or drive because it didn't even last one year.
I use it with Skype and MS Messenger and it is clear and reliable. Worth the price.
save yourself a couple dollars, those sold by eek Technology were great! used Canon for years, what a waste of Money!
This is one of the best inventions I could want. But it is kind of expensive.20,00 songs. And countless pictures...Sounds incredible in my New Honda Accord.LOVE IT!ROB
I order this heart rate monitor for my forerunner 301. It appeared to be brand new out of the packaging and I am sure it was, however, it does not work. It could be a dead battery, who knows, the bottom line is that it should have worked. Now I have this useless piece of equipment. I would buy a battery for it but I can't because I am in Afghanistan. The CR2032 battery required is not sold out here.
I have been using my new Cyber-shot U camera for several days now and I have to say that overall, this little camera is terrific.All I want to do is to take some pictures, have the immediate gratification of being able to see them immediately, crop them and post them on a website or email them. MAYBE sometimes print them out. I have no intentions of blowing them up to 8x10". In my entire life I have never blown up a photo that big...biggest I ever got was 4x6, so I'm a little surprised why all of the companies are thumping this 8x10 thing.I played with my friend's 3.2 megapixel Sony camera and I was seriously considering buying a more full featured camera such as that, until I saw and tried this camera.Here is my list of pros and cons:---- The good list ----EXCELLENT SOFTWARE:The software driver makes it *so* easy to transfer images to my computer. The camera comes with a USB cord that you simply plug into the camera, and a "Removeable Drive" appears in Explorer. There's one folder for still images, and one folder for MPEGS. This was one of the selling points for me for a Sony camera in general.QUICK INITIALIZATION:As soon as the camera is turned on, its ready to shoot. This is an EXCELLENT feature for those of us who want to be able to capture a real-life image that may not be there for too long. Many other cameras have agonizingly-long initialization processes that can seriously impede many photographic impulses.NON-PROPRIETARY BATTERIES:This camera (like some other Sony models) uses a pair of Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries. I like the fact that I can go to a non-Sony company and buy extra batteries if I need to. Plus, if I am in a pinch, I can buy alkaline batteries and use them (even though alkalines are not recommended because of how quickly they are drained).MANUAL LENS COVER:The cover to the lens is a manually-operated "door" that you slide sideways to reveal the lens. Plus it also turns the unit on when it is opened. I like this feature very much because it allows me to control how quickly I can open the unit, and therefore, how quickly the unit is ready to shoot. I DON'T have to wait for some motor to do it's thing and tell me when it's ready to shoot (like most other digital cameras).And by the way, all of the other cameras I looked at had so many delicate moving parts to their mechanized contraptions that I believed that over time I would have eventually lost a spring and would've had to send it to the manufacturer for repair. Most models have super-small moving parts, especially for the lens. Usually they have tiny little doors over the lens. They are very thin and have springs attached to them. I like the idea that I won't be carrying around something so delicate in my pocket.VERY GOOD PICTURE QUALITY:This is a 2 megapixel camera and takes excellent photos for what I need them for (web). I have taken hundreds of shots and am extremely satisfied with the results.SIZE AND WEIGHT:If you've seen the unit, you'll know. It's very light and very small. It fits easily in my pants pocket. You'd never know it was a camera. I don't know many other cameras that fit into pants pockets easily.GOOD DESIGN:It's very intuitive to use and the features are easy to find.--- The not-so-good list ----SMALL PREVIEW SCREEN:The window is too small to let you know if the shot you took is clear. Definitely one of the weaker aspects.BRIGHT FLASH:The flash is a bit too bright. It tends to have a "drowning out" effect for images shot close up. I contrast this to my friends Sony 3.2 megapixel camera that did not have the drowning out effect as much. I muted the flash by taping a piece of white paper over it. So far this is working great.CHARGER UNIT DOESN'T DISCHARGE THE BATTERIES:The camera comes with a charging unit to recharge the batteries, but it doesn't discharge the batteries first. The manual recommends that you should discharge the batteries before recharging, and I suppose this has to do with what I have been reading about Nickel Metal Hydride batteries' slight "memory effect" whereby battery life can be shortened depending on when they are recharged.For me, the benefit of having a compact camera is that, before I begin my expedition, I am going to grab a fresh set of batteries, drop them into the camera, and then go. I figure the battery life will last me a day at least, so I don' t need (or want) to carry extra batteries if I don't have to.So, this means that I would have 2 options if I didn't buy a new charging unit that first discharged the batteries:a) carry extra batteries and then switch them out when/if the first ones die, which I don't want to do.b) start with fresh batteries and then when I get home use the camera to discharge the partially charged batteries before recharging them. Let's not forget that the camera has a auto-off feature that turns the camera off after 3 idle minutes. So discharging the batteries can be a real chore.NO ZOOM:There is no zoom. But my non digital camera didn't have a zoom either. This doesn't bother me too much. This could arguably belong in the "good" section simply for the fact that simple is better here.BAD MPEG QUALITY:I didn't buy the camera to capture mpegs, and this is icing on the cake. However, the mpeg quality is dismally bad.Overall, I LOVE this camera. It amazes me that Sony was able to put so much into such a small unit.
I got this spindle specifically for an additional backup of my photos. From my previous experience with LightScribe DVDs I `ve gotten an 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.I've used the LightScribe burner on my Windows HP laptop with a few of them, and it had worked OK - the performance of the LightScribe burner on this laptop has never been all that good, and over the years the final image has only gotten worse. I have never been a big fan of LightScribe. It has a very pale look (worse than the e-paper), and inscribing the image on a CD or a DVD tends to be very finicky. From what I've seen so far these Verbatim DVDs will perform on par with all the other high-end LightScribe DVDs that I've used, but this has not been one of the main considerations for me when choosing the archival quality DVDs.Overall, these are very solid archival quality 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.
Succinctly: it's got a great screen, bright and adjusts for day vs. night. You can change even the accent in which it speaks to you. It will get your there 98% of the time. (as time goes on, and road construction continues, the map gets progressively out of date, but you can buy an update yearly if you desire.) I buy it every other year.Now this is not my first GPS. We own two cars with them built in, a Toyota Sierra van 2004 and a Lexus Hybrid 2006. The GPS systems are similar but the Lexus is a bit updated from the Sierra. We've also rented cars with GPS systems either internal or external.Each will give you "mostly" the correct directions with an occasional odd error or weird routing. Sometimes because a very odd route is marginally shorter, it will send you around the mulberry bush to get somewhere you could get to straightaway. It does NOT know dangerous or sketchy neighborhoods. It is unaware of traffic unless you activate the traffic service (which after an initial period, you must pay for on a subscription basis). Its estimates of the ETA are based on your current speed or your average speed but are rarely accurate. This is true of all the GPS units we've tried and/or owned.All of that said, this unit is small, light, portable, easy to program and has many extra features (most of which I find unimportant or redundant. I do NOT need a GPS to also be my iPod. I like those functions separate.I have found this to be an extremely easy, reliable and usable unit. My experience with Garmin's tech support with a previous nuvi 360 unit was incredibly wonderful. They are simply great to work with and usually solve the problem forthwith. The best tech support still available on any product I own. This alone is worth the price of admission.
There is absolutely no way this product is for a s13 240sx. Ive tried cutting,sanding,molding.......Not for this car.Im not 100 percent sure but I think the Metra 99-7407 is the right din for the s13's.
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..
I had already sent this card back once as it had corrupted the images in my Digital Elph camera. I am not a professional photographer, but I did get a bit tired of waiting for the pictures to write to the card after taking photos. I would recommend a newer/faster card than this.
Trying to move some old files from my old G4 to my new MacBook, I was hoping an external zip drive would do the trick. Macs are supposed to have built in drivers for this unit, and it's advertised to be compatible, but it didn't work and the seller - no surprise - wasn't willing to refund me. If you are a Mac user, I strongly suggest you investigate other options for transferring files.
This item produces a pleasant effect and adds very nice lighting to the party. It has good sound sensitivity. However, the cons outweigh:1. Duty cycle 10 min means you need to buy two and also automatic timer-switches for the outlets. That triples the cost at least.2. The damned thing heats like an iron - it is not safe, if within reach, especially if kids are around.3. It is 600W - probably more power than all your house lighting together. Count in the energy cost.4. The power cord is very short (3 ft?), and there's no on/off switch. So you will likely need extension cords with a switch too - or unplug the unit every time to switch it off.5. It is bulky: this mushroom is about 18" tall and 12" in diameter.After some research, I've found there are many LED or laser lighting options under $100, which are under 10W power consumption, have no duty cycle requirements, won't burn you. Chauvet min lasers will even fit in your pocket. So, from my point of view, this is an antiquated product.
After my sister-in-law was stuck without power by Hurricane Sandy, we decided to send her this multi-purpose tool. We then bought three more for family/friends as Christmas gifts, and our daughter gave us one for ourselves. That's five purchases in a less than two-month period, which gives you some idea of how impressed we are. We hope none of us ever has to use it, but it has three great features - a windup lantern that is quite bright, an AM/FM radio, and an adapter that lets you recharge your cell phone. All this at a very reasonable price.
I bought this router to replace a Netgear 802.11b router that I've used for a couple of years. This one worked from the time I plugged it in. The DSL service I use required some changes to the MTU setting to pass along secure webpages, but the customer support solved it easily and it's described (a little obscurely) in the online documentation from Linksys.com. It provides good distance (>100 feet at highest speeds) and solid connections.
There are many screen cleaner cloths out there (microfiber, disposable, etc.), why spend $10 on this chamois product? Because it works and it lasts very well! I bought my first one of these in 2005 and just recently bought another to use only on my large screen TV.The Klear Kloth weathers VERY well, the edges of the cloth are stitched so it doesn't fray. It is washable. Show me another product in this class that lasts 6 years and is still going strong.I use the Klear Chamois Kloth to clean my laptop, my desktop monitor, my GPS screen, phone screens, etc... pretty much anything electronic related that I want to be careful with, I trust this product.It is a nice large size, so it makes cleaning large computer monitors easy and also works well on large screen TVs.My philosophy when buying anything is... even a simple cloth to clean screens... if I can spend a bit of time and find the best a high quality product that lasts, and does its job (mainly to clean and not damage my expensive equipment), then it is time well spent.I've spent the time looking for you.... this is the product I recommend and think that you will want.
Fell apart after first use. The soft part of the earpiece broke away from the hard plastic. Had to toss them. not word $ 15:99 il buy a diffrent one
With all the computer peripherals and and other accessories around these days, there are not enough USB ports in a computer to accommodate all of them without having to unplug one thing in order to use another. This is also capable of charging items that are plugged into it; not all hubs do this.I like the small size, sleek design, and the chord manager that is built into the housing of the hub. I also like the fact that there aren't a bunch of obnoxious LEDs in unit that don't indicate anything. There is just one small, not excessively bright, orange light that shows that it's connected to power.
I suppose I build computers more then the average joe. And as far as video card upgrades go, at the time this was a fantastic card at a great price. Drivers work flawlessly with most games. Havnt had any issues with heat at all. Great card, constant Nvidia fan because of it.
Shredded paper goes in your recycle bin; plastic bags do not. I had not thought of using a bag, but there are biodegradeable tall kitchen bags and smaller food waste bags that I guess could be used.
Worked for about two weeks then nothing. Checked both ends for good connection but still no power through it. Put my old one back on that I use on my motorcycle and device works fine. So I put the new back in and wiggled the plug end of the wire and was able to get power if I held the wire to one side. Junk!!
Just what I needed as a field audio recorder to supplement point-and-shoot HD video. With an old 5G iPod, I can use it as a handheld mic, or take lavalier mic input. Recording also on the in-camera mic as a reference, I later drop the Belkin recording into the Final Cut timeline and match up the waveforms. Delete the camera audio, and go with the better quality from the Belkin and iPod combo. Sound quality is surprisingly good, and the product works as it is advertised.
This power strip is perfect for your workbench. I have multiple battery chargers plugged into mine for my cordless tools.
I picked this unit up to mount into my home audio rack. When I got it, I discovered that the plug end of this PDU is not a standard 3-prong plug. It's a NEMA 5-15R, which a quick wikipedia search translates to "one blade horizontal, one blade vertical, and ground pin is round". If you look at the photo you'll see the outlets are this configuration too.I ended up going to Home Depot and springing $13.99 for a NEMA 5-15 GFCI outlet, which was easy to install.Overall, I really like this PDU, but do note, if this is for home use, you likely will need to change the outlet you plug this into.
They are an over the ear type headphone, if you've not worn one before, your first impression would be that they don't feel very good. But once you get used to how to put them on and where to put them on your ear...they are quite comfortable. The SL-3100 is no exception to this rule. Once you (through trial and error) you learn how to put them on and how to position them on your ear...they are fine. I've worn the SL-3100's for hours (and I wear glasses too) and they feel just as good as my high quality over-the-head headphones.They sound very good to me, I use them for satellite radio reception so I don't bother my wife (she doesn't like the same music I do). I also use them at work to listen to audio on my computer (using a LinkSys bluetooth dongle). They work great that way also.I'm quite happy with them....I've never run the battery out..but normally don't listen to music more than 6 hours or so a day. It took a bout 20 seconds for them to link up with the included transmitter the first time, after that...it only took a few seconds.They do what they're supposed to do...play audio very clearly (and quite loud if you want too!)....and do it well.5 stars all the way!
I'm a hi-tech gadget guy who is hard to please, but this far exceeded my expectations! I have it connected from a bedroom Directv Receiver(6" from a 2.4GHZ wireless PC lan) to a kitchen 15" Magnanox LCD TV sitting 12" below a micrwave oven without interference from microwave or lan! I'm even transmitting through 6 walls and a 5 gal. metal potato chip bucket and people walking in the kitchen without affecting the picture! I was getting a super picture w/o even having 1 antenna directly facing the other antenna. I thought I was going to have to run between floors for hours until everything was aligned perfectly - it only took 15 seconds because alignment is very forgiving. Picture quality is 5 star crystal clear with no lines, static, etc. All TV channels are 5 star and the HDTV stations blew me away even though I know its not sending true HDTV though the avs-5811.What surprised me most was that I could use my bedroom Directv remote (down in the kitchen) to change channels (up in the bedroom) by simply pointing at the (kitchen)avs-5811 receiver. It sends the remote control signal upstairs to a "mouse" that you place in front of your TV receiver, cable box, etc, IR sensor. I had a spare remote so I keep 1 in kitchen and 1 in bedroom for convenience.The owners manual iS POOR and doesn't tell you all this, but basically I can point the remote at the avs-5811 receiver in kitchen requesting a Directv channel change (or any other remote control function) in the upstairs bedroom. The avs-5811 transmitter in the bedroom receives the request and sends it through the "mouse" to the Directv Receiver which changes the channel as requested and the new channel video and sound is return to the kitchen! Pure magic and ingenious!It is a very cost effective way, without losing picture quality and convenience, to avoid running cables and drill holes through my tiled walls or granite counters.
I had purchased an earlier 64MB Rio, and loved it. So when I wanted more memory, I naturally tried another Rio. As soon as got my new Rio home, it didn't work. I exchanged it for another, and that one worked for three months, and then the volume button stopped working.If it weren't for these problems, I'd rate it five stars. The controls are intuitive, and you can figure out everything without reading the manual. The only thin it lacks is the "pants clip" that the earlier Rio 64MB had - that is a lot more comfortable than the belt/arm device the new one has.
I upgraded my Compaq Presario V5210US with a total of 512mb RAM, replacing the two 256mb units with a couple of these 1gb modules. The difference was immediately obvious. Start up has never taken less time & multiple internet pages, even streaming media, are no problem. My only complaint is that from the time I ordered until the time of shipment, the price on this & similar items fluctuated by the day. At one point, the Kingston model went from $12 more to $7 less than the Crucial I went with. That would have saved me $15 on my order!
I purchased 5 of these cameras for our Police Department. They have been raved about every since. This camera is a big large but the trade off is there isn't anything or any place this camera can not capture a great picture. From fingerprints to fast action shots this is the camera for you. Our department has really utilitzed this camera and the battery life is amazing. Even if it runs out of juice the charge up time is quick and it is back on the job. I really can't express in this amount of space how much this camera will surprise you. The quality of the picture is just amazing. As you can tell I wish I had one of these myself.
This device (both models) is a total piece of junk. Be warned. Do NOT purchase this piece of crap. It isn't worth anything unless you like frustration and an expensive paper weight. Look elsewhere.
Clearest and brightest high-def image of all the plasma sets available. Discovery HD is awesome on this set. If you are in the market for a 50" plasma TV, and you are not looking at Panansonic, then you are probably making a mistake.
The only problem is that I am filling up my hard drive with too many songs and videos to put onto it! It is hard with an 80GB computer and a 160GB iPod! This is a really neat product, and I like it very much!Just make sure that if you want to take something to go running with, you buy a Nano instead of the Classic iPod. The classic cannot take the bouncing and moving, and it will skip!
this is one of the best sony product that i used. i use it for psp, camera, and as usb drive. it's tiny shape always fill my memcard reader easily.the bad thing is that the card charger sometimes is not really good.that's it
These speaker stands are very well built and almost disappear when placed in your room. The wiring is concealed and they make for a very tidy installation
It is a bit pricey, however I have found over the years that sometimes paying a few buck more for something is well worth the agrivation. I remember spending hours trying to get a similar low cost unit to fit my Nikon F-2 for the same purpose, and it never did work very well.My use for this little gem is for work with 'astrophotography' and I have to reley on repeatability and very low light situations to focus. Although I have not tested it against other similar, less expensive units like the Seagull or Photodiox Pro-1, I can say the Nikon DR-6 seems to give me eactly what I wanted. It fits very well on my D300 and the 2x feature is a very big plus.
Seldom use this webcam, picture and sound system is not too good.Next time I buy a computer I'll get the one that has a build inwebcam.
Worked excellent i haven't had a single problem with them at all! I can walk all the way down the block with good signal still and the battery life is im impressive. A rich bass along with great tremble definitely buy these for listening to music off of your computer or anywhere else.
I was just about to buy this piece of crap when I realized that there are other producers of mp3's like Creative. The Creative MuVo TX FM has FM radio, a microphone, better battery life, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAS A SCREEN! I feel sorry for all the ignorant fools who bought iPods when Creative Zens and MuVos are ten times better at the same price or less. I'm definitely gonna buy a MuVo instead.
very cheap construction, doesn't hold camera unless you screw it in really tightly, which causes the tripod to fall apart. If that's fine with you, then this tripod is great!
I bought this headset for my Dragon NaturallySpeaking class and it works great! The only thing is that the other side of the headset jabs into my temple and causes mild discomfort. Other than that it looks nice and has pretty good quality sound and recording. I would recommend this product.
I first bought it six months ago for connecting my xbox. Impressed with the quality and bought one more for HD satellite connection.
I bought this for work audio recordings, and it works very well for a great price. Logitech quality and excellent product reviews makes it a great buy for a standard mic.
The charger works great. It is small & permanently connected to car - just plug in an electrical cord. BUT the cords that connect to battery are too short. There was no space within the cord length. Had to put on my own cords.
I think the product has very good quality for the price . I wish I hadn't waited so long to make this purchase .
Pretty nice frames all-around. I wasn't able to find any 4x12" frames locally at Michael's. The frames look pretty nice. I ordered 10 and got free shipping. They can sit on a desk or hang from a wall. Solid product.
I found this product to be well worth the price. I use it with my 80 GB iPod video and feel much better about shoving it into my pocket or bookbag knowing that it won't get scratched up. The screen guard works well, adding protection without losing any image quality. Overall, a great product.
This is a good little desktop switch but I'd recommend their Gigabit switch instead if you can spend just a little bit more. The gig switch offers more bang for the buck as long as you're using gigabit adapters and cables with it (which I am).
The cartridge was obviously leaky as soon as I opened the plastic wrapping. Fortunately I was in a position to wash my hands immediately, or I would have been stained for days. So I had to return it, and dealing with Amazon return is no fun. The return process is confusing at best. When I finally got to the part where I could ship via UPS, the program to pull up a list of local stations wasn't working. I will buy it locally from now on. At least then if there are problems I know where to go.
Does what it says on the tin. Well made, easy to use, and ready to go out of the box. Clear instructions, and good battery life (even from the included batteries. Used on a '95 Toyota Trueno-0 to 60 in less than 8 seconds-verified by K.A.T!
I have been relatively happy with the Fuji FinePix F20. It takes pretty darn good pictures, especially in low light.I don't have anything to add about the camera's features that haven't been posted already, but I can give you a heads up on how they honor their warranties. About 6 months ago, my lens got stuck and the lens cover came off. No big deal. The camera still worked. Then, about a month ago it went completely dead. No big deal, I'm still under warranty. I went by the book, called for an RMA, and sent it in to their Edison, NJ repair center. About two weeks later I got a bill for over 75% the cost of replacing the camera. The estimate description reeks of a company trying to sidestep their warranty obligations. So, I call them. I soon reach the typical I-Deal-With-Angry-People-On-The-Phone-All-Day-Every-Day rep, and end up in one of those conversations where you are presumed guilty before you're even heard. Eventually, I am put on hold, and in the meantime apparently "the manager" has decided to give me leniency and cut the repair bill down to about 50% the cost of replacing the camera [mind you I never spoke to "the manager" and quite frankly if I were to find out it was one of those Seinfeld conversations where you're put on hold for a few minutes while someone has a fake conversation with "the manager" I wouldn't be the least bit surprised].Some things to bear in mind,1. I am a lifelong photography hobbyist, and did not abuse this camera in any way2. I packed it six ways from Sunday so that there could be no disputes with the USPS3. I was the only one using the camera, so I know that it didn't happen into the wrong hands when the defect occurred.4. IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY!I like Fuji's cameras, despite the stupid xD cards and I have enjoyed owning this camera. I don't know if any of the other manufacturers are any better about honoring their warranties, but HELL wouldn't it be refreshing if a company simply honored their warranty without argument or question? There are companies out there who do that. Fuji is categorically NOT one of them. I am not exaggerating when I state that I will not buy another Fuji camera EVER, simply on account of this experience. In fact, I am in the market for a digital camera as a gift this holiday season, and I will go with Canon or Sony or anybody else. They might be just as bad, but now it's personal.
What can I say? It works as advertised in my home-office environment... which is maybe a huge compliment these days.I have an 8-port Linksys BEFSR81 router that I've used for many years but needed more ports and wireless for laptops.One caveat... If you are adding it as a second router like I did, there isn't a lot of documentation on the web (and none included with the product) for how to hook them in so everything can see everything else. The fundamental secret is to do something that is not really intuitive to non-experts... plug the connecting ethernet cable into a regular, numbered, LAN port on ON BOTH routers. Plug your cable or DSL modem into the "Internet" port on the WRT54GL. This leaves the "Internet" port on the old router unused. By doing this, you haved "bridged" the two units and bypassed the "routing" functionality thus making all of the computers connected to both routers appear as if they were connected to one large one (they are on the same "LAN segment").
Easy to install, but after about 6 months it started only working intermittently. Finally broke around 7 months, hard drive would turn on but not be recognized in any computer I tried it in (included ones that it worked in the day before). I got a silver one for a couple bucks so I guess you get what you pay for, but you are better off just buying a better one. Also the USB Type A as the connector for the hard drive is pretty stupid. Why not just use a miniUSB like every other external drive I have ever seen?
I got this for my sony dv tvr33. It comes with multiple tin foil type converter lenses for its 37mm size. Each lens has its own pouch and a lens cap for both the front and back of the lens.Does what it says, do not notice any degrade in picture quality. You will have to zoom in a little for the zoom lens to get rid of black edges.Couldn't ask for more especially for the price.
The small size belies the big sound. I bought it for NPR and evening cooking music. Why take up kitchen deck space with anything larger? My only complaint is that the reception is less clear than other reviews led me to expect. I live in NYC and have trouble with stations right here in the city. Maybe that's a local problem since my old tuner isn't any good, either. But I'd buy it again.
i needed another HDMI cord so that i didnt have to keep switching the one i already had between my xbox and ps3, so i bought this. it works perfectly, i would reccomend this to anyone looking for an HDMI cable.
The hood actually made it more difficult to see the LCD. It was much more effective to just turn so the LCD was in my own shadow.The rubber eye-cup fell off frequently. Eventually, after falling off three times over the course of one hour, I lost in it some tall grass.
Overall this package is well worth it. The mouse and keyboard look great and are very well designed. I will never switch back to corded anything on my desktop. they work well from about 10 feet away.Negatives:* the keyboard doesn't react instantly. As another reviewer said, there is a slight but noticeable delay between the time you push a key and the time the letter appears onscreen. I got used to it.* the programmable buttons on the keyboard are useful, but often don't work. this* the mouse turns itself off after a few seconds of non-use to save battery. the problem is that rolling the scroll wheel does not wake wake the mouse back up. you have to move the mouse side to side to use the scroll wheel. annoying when you're reading a long document.
Works as expected to power multiple computer appliances. The cord is very long which can be helpful in the future.
It took about a year for my sister-in-law to convince me to spring for my first iPod (or any other type of portable music machine) and it took about a day for me to fall in love with it. I can't offer a highly technical evaluation for I have only the one...nothing to compare it to...but for the pure joy of hearing my music in such a compact and portable device, I can't imagine much better. I've now purchased Inport Deluxe and am in the process of converting several hundred cassettes and LP's into iTunes. I thought they would be lost but am delighted to have them back! Just received my Bose portable SoundDock and first impressions are that it is an awesome marriage! And now, instead of fumbling through dozens of CD's on long road trips, I only need to take my iPod and FM converter and I'm in music heaven. Thanks Apple...I love it!
I love the way this product allows me to listen to my tunes without disturbing my spouse :) What a great idea!! I have bought many items from The Unwind Company and have always been extremely satisfied.
If price was a factor, this might be a 3-star review. I'm reviewing it assuming price is not an issue and you are willing to pay for the model.Positives:* Comes with Pocket PC 2003 (Windows Mobile 2003), which has worked out some of the bugs of PPC2002, so I understand. Seems a pretty stable OS.* 128 MB is just the best (for now!). This is great if you love to install tons of stuff on the unit.* With the 48MB of ROM and the OS, there is about 17MB left over for Ipaq file store. Another bonus in space.* Wifi is nearly perfect. Picks up access points without a hitch. Only minor problem might be that it's &quot;too&quot; excited sometimes and forgets that a certain access point is no longer around, so you have to manually remove it from the list.* Internet apps pretty good: Pocket IE, Messenger, W Media* Also easily used 3rd party software to browse my network and play tunes off another computer.* Syncs over wifi. This is so great!* Easy syncing with outlook, of course. Syncs IE favorites, too.* Unit ships with a higher capacity battery than the others (1250 vs. 900 mAh)* Fingerprint reader is faster than entering a PIN or a password. Also many security possibilities (i.e. fingerprint OR pin, fingerprint AND pin, etc.)* Voice recorder is handy.Negatives:* Price / Value ratio is fairly high. It seems that you could have a comparable unit with the 2215, a wireless card and some extra ram for about $100 cheaper.* The microphone/headphone jack is not flush with the bottom of the unit, but inset (see angle pic). Some of my headphone jacks sleeves are too fat to push the plug in all the way. This is a big design flaw.* With all the stuff it's got, it is on the heavier side of the PDA weight spectrum.* Big processor and battery means it gets very warm!* It'd be nice if printing over a network was a possibility. Can't seem to be able to do this.* IE is somewhat boiled down. No easy way to save a picture on a webpage like the desktop version of IE.* Charging with USB is possible, however the unit seems to wake up and want to sync even though I set syncing to manual. Doesn't go back asleep and won't USB charge while on.No comment:* Haven't been able to test bluetooth for lack of other devices carrying this technology.* Haven't used SD slot yet.* Haven't used the ipaq expansion pack, but this apparently allows it do do oh so much more! :)-- Buzz
I have used this headset several times in different locations and I feel it provides clear and crisp sound quality for both the caller and receiver.
75 dollars at Best Buys. Great deal at Amazon!!Perfect bag for a camera and a few lenses.
This eyepiece filter is ideal for moon viewing. It works very well with aCelestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece. The polarizing filter can be tightened in the eyepiece holder and then the eyepiece tightened in the filter. This allows twisting the eyepiece to zoom and sliding the lever to adjust the brightness.A basic moon filter cuts down on the intensity but require extra effort to attach and detach it. The Orion 1.25" Variable Polarizing Filter for Telescope Eyepieces is popular but also requires additional steps to attach and detach it. The Meade filter is much quicker to install and remove. It also works for terrestrial viewing: reducing glare and reducing overly bright scenes.
very nice case, very neat and useful but a little bit expensive to its' value.
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!!!!
I am very happy with this VHF. It has all the features as the more expensive VHF's. This radio is great for big boats not as ideal for smaller wet boats. This radio is spray proof and splash proof but it is not submersible. The battery life is great I had it on for 3 days and it worked great. I highly recommend this to drier boats.
This lens provides an extension of what I already have. It was the right price at the right time. Is sharp and mechanically sound.
Just a short note: best antenna I ever saw. My friends are throwing away theirs to buy ant200. This definitely gonna take place of stupid cables. Crystal clear pic, minimum interference and so on. Gooooooood!
I purchased a Palm M100, and a M105. I am pleased with both of these units. ...overall - if you want to be organized - a PDA is a must. Amazon has a great price on the M100 - which beats even a local retailer!
I purchased the Magellan Maestro 3100 four weeks ago. It is amazing. Does exactly as advertised, I will not go anywhere without it.
Loving it so far, still waiting to go on a trip to add more details, so far, a very good storage bag for camera.
This is a great little camera that gives quality photos. The only dislike I have is that there is a slight delay once you take the picture before it actually takes the shot. So, sometimes I have to shoot and reshoot to get the shot I want.
This manufactured ink is great. Buy an empty ink cartridge for under $20, and you can refill it for under $10...saves you hundreds a year if you are a heavy printer or a college student and have to write a lot of papers. If you are just a casual printer, then it won't make too much difference.The one main problem is that the printer indication (the stuff that pops up as you print to let you know of any problems and status of printing) will read "Black ink is low. Click below now to order a new cartridge from Lexmark". Well, I don't like popups and reminders annoy me, not to mention i have little patience, and i can personally handle it. To me, it's better to close reminder popups and save money each year, than to overspend and avoid the popups.(I heard on a forum that if you put your regular tape on the left side of the contacts- as you are looking at the cartridge and at the side of the orangish contact strip facing the back of the printer- the popups will stop. Your printer will register a question mark on the ink, but it will still print without nagging reorder messages)
This is a relatively inexpensive IP camera that works relatively well in the wired mode that is relatively new to the market. However, even with extensive help from Linksys/Cisco's technical service I have been unable to get it to function in the wireless mode. As others have noted the color is poor. Read more...Pros- This is an affordable IP camera that allows one to view from other computers if you use Linksys' web-forwarding service or other services.- Pan/Tilt mechanism works though, as another reviewer points out, a little noisy. This may be good if you want to know if someone is using the camera.- There is a 2X zoom that may help is some cases but it is not much of a magnification- The color of the image suggests that it relies heavily on IR wavelengths so it may work in low light but I have not tried this yet.- There is an LCD panel on the front that allows one to check the unit's IP address and whether it is static or dynamic.- The software permits an email alert if the image changes which functions as motion detector.- The software can ftp an still image to another site at regular intervals so that you can build a movie or update a viewing web page.- Setting up the camera in wired mode was straightforward.Cons- As others have noted the color is poor. Trees and grass register a reddish hue that suggests that the camera is heavily weighted toward the IR wavelengths. A replacement unit also had this problem so it is probably the default situation.- The image resolution is not crisp.- As another reviewer has noted the stand is flimsy and does not hold the camera securely, especially if the cable is stiff.- The major problem is that I have not been able to establish a wireless connection using my D-Link DI-642 wireless router. This has been noted by other reviewers. After with several interactions with Linksys/Cisco's technical service the first unit was deemed defective and replaced (shipping at my expense). The replacement unit also could not function wirelessly suggesting that the problems are inherent in the design. I will not list the steps that we tried to establish WiFi but they were extensive with both the initial unit and the replacement unit. Linksys/Cisco has again asked me to send the replacement unit in for another replacement. I am fairly proficient with wireless configurations so I should be able to configure this camera to work with my network.In summary, this camera has good potential but is plagued by problems that make it a disappointing product. I believe that this camera has a narrow window of compatibility and is not ready for the general consumer market. I'm betting that these problems result from software issues that were not addressed before rollout. I can not recommend this camera.Please note that it is Linksys/Cisco's policy that no refunds are given on returned equipment. This means that if you are not satisfied with its performance you have no recourse.
This work well, however they are still too big for my ears. One inevitably keeps popping out, which makes it difficult to keep it on my head. The sound quality and everything else is great, I just wish the ear buds were smaller.
Got This Is A Gift For Christmas I Reccomend It To Anybody Great Photo Quality And Easy To Use Touch Screen. This Is A Good Camera For Everyday Use.
I used it for weeks. It was astonishing. After I actualy shot some baby pictures, I knew my dedision was correct. Great picture and steady shot....
I purchased this from a different online dealer that is has a very good reputation, but it was having light meter problems right out of the box and all of my negatives were either over/under exposed. To verify this,I took the camera with the 28-70 lens to a local camera repair shop and they verified my problems with the light meter and told me that the lens was underexposing as well.I tried to talk on the phone with the company that bought out vivitar but they wouldn't budge and kept me on hold for 40 min. Extremely rude customer service. When they came back they just kept telling me that they could do nothing even though I have a one year warrenty!! I finally got help through their email and sent everything back. Got a new camera and they fixed the lens(maybe, I still think it is a little off)free of charge. Avoid the hassle dont buy this camera kit. If you have the money get a nikon or canon, its a much safer bet even if used.
Although pricey, I am very happy with my purchase. I have a hardwired security at the front door. With this device, I am able to easily broadcast it so I can see the video on my Android phone. At first, I could only see the video through using the local IP address of the device, but found the reason I couldn't see it on the Internet (even though setting up the proper port forwarding on my router) was because I had not specified the correct IP address for the gateway. Now I can also see the view of the front door from any PC or any Android device. There is some other functionality available which I have not had time to investigate yet... So it may be even better than I already think it is. In addition, I decided to go with the quad-view version for possible future expansion... At the moment, I have only one hardwired camera. All my other security cameras are already IP cameras.
What a disappointment when Christmas morning my son started to set up the Ceiva 3 only to find that it would cost another 159.95 per year to make it work. We went back to the box looking in disbelief that we had missed this important information. BUT THE ADDITIONAL COST IS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. It says "free" but no mention of the additional 99.95 to 159.95 needed to use their product. Such deception should not be allowed by companies who use Amazon to sell their products. We are sending this item back. If they deceived us once, how can they be trusted? Shame on Ceiva! I will never again fail to read the reviews BEFORE I BUY.
I debated for a long time between purchasing this lens versus the more expensive L-series. I know that I made the right choice after using this lens for about 2 months. It has given me tack sharp images up to approx. the 275mm focal length but softens slightly at full length. It is easy to mount, moderate weight and has excellent 2 mode IS capability. Sample shots are posted.
Now by the title saying you cant go wrong I mean that in the sence of having a fairly small sterio subwoofer set up, the wire is def appx: 12 guage, it looks the part of ah 8 gauge wire but under all the coating its about 12, all the wires seem to be fine i mean for the price you really cant beat it, the fuse holder for the power wire is really nice and the rca's seem to be nice also the only kinda crappy wire is the speaker wire but you can get better stuff any where not a biggie, I bought a 95 civic coupe for my girlfriend and put one twelve inch sub in the trunk and I heard no electronic noise, hissing or whining, the kit does the job, I wouldnt power a big system with it but for small first timers it would be good.
I don't know why we waited so long to go flat panel/HD. This is a gorgeous pic and unit. It is getting four stars as when we received it, the remote control didn't work at all. Not even with new batteries. They sent us a new one via DHL which works perfectly. I agree with the other reviewers that this is a bit pricey, I got it on sale for a lower price with the free white glove delivery. Just watch the prices as they're always fluctuating.
Simply stated, this works. I like the fact that the installation kit provided a 2-sided mounting pad to assist with placing the unit out of site. It works as described by Amazon, and it the only way you should consider to connect an iPod to a JVC head unit. Installation was less than 5 minutes.
This item was a life saver to us. I really was happy to be able to find and buy this item here. The low price and speed was great....great buy!!!
Got it at a great price. Liked it. Used it, didn't abuse it. But for whatever reason, it just stopped working - way too soon. Maybe I got the lemon, but I can't recommend it - wish I could - just like I wish this mouse lasted much longer before it failed!
Like many reviewers, my iPod Shuffle was defective out of the box. Naively, I spent hours loading and reloading, reseting, etc as laid out on the Apple website. I finally found a number for customer support and sent it back. I got no apology for the defective hardware. I was told that I should be happy that they were sending me a replacement as if the fact that the brand new one I bought being defective was somehow my fault.The replacement has worked fine so far. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I wish I had immediately sent it back instead of messing with it for hours. It was clearly bad hardwareIf you buy a Shuffle and have any issues with it, send it back right away! Don't follow their directions thinking that there may be software problems that can fixed. These are made in China with evidently no quality control check. Some are just made wrong and will not work.
You can't beat this one for the money, ease of use and overall results. Yes, it's hard to focus in low light indoors, but you see your image immediately so you can retake and compensate accordingly. Yes, it's only 2 megapixels, but I want to see a technical review of Panasonic's new Venus engine that drives it, because I suspect it performs to near the specs of others 3 megapix sensors. Yes, you are limited because there's no manual focus. But the lens is stopped to F2.8 through it's entire range, there's image stabilization (that works!) and the 12 x optical zoom! It's small and fits well in your hand. The battery pack seems to last a long time. I paid full price (449.00) willingly, so if you can get it for under four bills go for it! This is a lot of fun to use!
I echo all that has been said on these reviews but my only addition would be to add that this remote works via the IR sensor on the Xbox 360 console. It does not work like the game remotes as they are RF. This would have been helpful to me, but I just had to reposition my IR repeater to also catch the 360 in its range. One would think that if it is specifically built for the 360, it would also function as RF? I am sure I am missing a reason why it couldn't be, but this remote is perfect. The reaction time is instant on turning components on and off, set up is a breeze.
When I first bought my laptop I bought the low level Linksys model; I was happy with that router until it completely burned out after 6 months. I then went and bought the D-Link top of the line model - it was JUNK....it wouldn't even stay connected to the internet for more than 2 hours. Took that back and bought this NetGear model - not a single complaint, it stay connected, it's much faster than the Linksys. I couldn't be happier I definitely recommend this router over the other two popular brands.
DON'T BUY ANY ZUNE/MICROSOFT PRODUCT!! I'm still looking at a blank Zune screen and a worthless device because Microsoft refuses to admit there is a problem with Zune as of 12/31/08. Don't trust Microsoft, and don't buy Zune unless you just want to throw your money away!! I've never been a Mac person, but now it's time to change!
I was worried by some of the negative reviews of this receiver until I used it. Peoples biggest concern seems to be that the casing is platic instead of metal... sure it would feel nicer in your hand but is really not important. So far as lockups go, Im guessing that there was user error in the firmware update or the installation. I have 3 car kits, multiple MicroSD cards and have had NO issues. The ability to hear a song on the radio, record it, and merge it with your MP3s is effortless. It does everything its supposed to do very well and for a lot le$$ than any other player. The sure connect system works well but you still have to make sure the channel selected doesnt have anything being broadcast on it or you will hear static. My reasons for not giving it five stars: Monochrome screen, screen rotation does not allow you position the unit horizontally in either direction, plastic case. Its a great unit, and for less than $50 you cant go wrong.
I'm so tired of reading reviews that this bag is too small- can't fit their camera in the bag WITH the flash on, etc. That's a pretty tall order for bags of this type and purpose. Next, there will be complaints because the tripod can't be attached during storage as well. This is a wonderful, comfortable bag that is best for a medium sized DSLR and two lenses and some small items. But I have carried four lenses and my DSLR in this bag without a problem. What's so hard about removing ONE lens to get to another? In addition, if you want to carry more lenses without stacking in the bag or more "stuff" you can buy accessory bags that fit very nicely on the sides of the bag. I bought two accessories bags- one holds my flash, one holds my filters (if I decide I really need them and usually I don't)- I could have alternatively bought two lens bags as side attachements to the bag. This bag has the capacity to "grow" with the ingenious use of accessory packs that fit very nicely. I think some reviewers are expecting too much for a $40 bag that is intended most of all for taking a minimal amount of equipment, on the go, very comfortably and very accessibly and they are overlooking the accessory system. If you want to take all your odds and ends, of course this isn't the bag for that- buy a huge Tamrac Expedition 7 backpack-you'll be sweating and heaving within 5 minutes but you'll have all your stuff. Please Rate items for what they are intended for, not for what your dreams are and don't overlook the accessories that fit with this bag for more storage room. I love this bag and I think the craftsmanship is great for the price. I find of the four bags I have (all for different places, purposes), I use this one the most.
This is a great GPS device. My only complaint is that it is hard to turn the GPS tracking off. This is only an issue when you are downloading to a computer in a building where you can't get a signal.It is easy to use and gets great accuracy!
A80 is a great digital camera. From other reviews, you might have read its great features. I would like to address some issues that were mentioned in other reviews:1. Weight and Size:Depending on which digital camera you used before: if you used a heavy one before, this one is as light as a feather. But, if you used a &quot;credit card sized&quot; one, this A80 will be big and heavy. A80 is not very light, but not heavy at all. It fits nicely in a lady's palm. It will not fit into a shirt pocket. What'd you expect for a 4 Megapix camera?2. Speed:Not as fast as a SLR, but among the fastest group in digital cameras. It can be easily controled...another plus.3. Media:Compact Flash is the mainstream. Olympus uses XD. There is hardly any card readers for XD media. Although Olympus also produces great cameras, I don't want to touch XD since I'll also be using CF for my PDA and MP3 players.4. Power saving function:A70 has a bad function: the power saving function cannot be controled by the user. If you turn on the camera and not use it for a while, it will turn off automatically. A80 corrected this by putting in another function for you to turn the power saving on (not off!). You will never have to worry about it.
I returned this product twice; once for a replacement and the second time for a refund. My research pointed to this camera as being able to meet my needs, however it did not. One was a feature oriented problem, in that it took way too long to cycle between photos. I missed some really good memories at my son's high school graduation because of that. More importantly, both cameras had lens problems that manifested in opaque circles showing up in photos that had a solid background. Sorry, but this camera just did not make the grade. I ended up with a Canon.
Great product as always. Works perfectly with my seven-year-old S9000. The only problem is that most retail stores like Office Depot sell them for $75+. So I'm happy to see that Amazon has them for only $54...
While this product cannot beat the sound quality of an auxiliary plug-in, it is in a close second leaving FM Transmitters in a distant third. Installed in 45 minutes. I highly recommend this product.
These are really nice earphones for the price. The quality doesn't disappoint if you just use it for leisure. I handled it quite roughly but it worked fine.The cushions on the earphones might fall apart though if you don't keep it safely.All said, highly recommended for the price.-Nikhil
I was considering buying a Canon printer, but felt the Brother was a more realistically simple machine for family use. It works a lot easier in comparison to the Canon. I particularly like the ease of ink cartridge replacement, and now will be using the $14.99 set of 2 ea color that Amazon offers. The Black is actually superior to the OEM cartridge that Brother makes. At $2 ea. I don't have an issue with ink usuage, and frankly though we do a lot of printing, the ink usuage is much more positive for us compared to our HP multi purpose machine. I also prefer the individual ink tanks. The flatbed copy/scanner design is really an improvement too.A neat idea is to use the LAN connection instead of the USB. You can run a LAN wire into the 640CW instead of USB.This is referred to as a CAT 5 cord. It's the same cord that connects your computer to your modem or router. Connect this wire to your wireless router. I have a Linksys with 4 ports. Run your installation CD and select Wired LAN option, and the printer then recognizes the wireless router. You can connect the wireless router to multiple printers through LAN connections, format all computers that you connect to the wireless Router with your installation disk, and you can print from multiple computers. You can also make the printer totally wireless, and print off your notebooks all over your house or office. Note that this applies to XP--cannot guarantee it will work with Vista. Note: Vista will require downloading a firmware installation from the Brother Website.
Its Awesome routerI had the older ver of this router the one without the SpeedBooster and it was giving me lots of probs, I had it installed at the first floor, and wen I take my laptop downstairs which is less then 20 meters away the signal gets really week and indicates " Low" and the internet get slow as well, I though of buying this router, I did , I have it installed at the same place where I had the old one installed, and I didn't believe it I take my laptop anywhere in the house and the signal is good, I recommend it to yo guy to use it specially its affordable. Thank you
These are a great value with good eye relief (18 mm, important for use with glasses), easy to hold and focus, good sized exit pupil (8/32 = 4 mm), wide field of view (395'), and not too heavy (26 oz.) A large exit pupil is important on a moving boat; it's easier to keep the image in view. They appear to be rugged; I and several other people used several pairs of these for several years, and none of them went out of alignment.Minuses are:(1) they do not focus close (minimum 19 feet), which is a major drawback for bird and butterfly watching but fine for boating,(2) the optics are not phase corrected so images are a bit soft,(3) the eyecups on the ones I used roll up and down which is tedious if you often switch between use with glasses and without, and may eventually cause the rubber to crack. However, the photos of the newer models suggest they now have rigid eyecups that pull or twist up or down, which are much better.Birders and other serious users should look at slightly more expensive waterproof roof prism models that all focus closer (5-6'), are phase corrected, have a bit more light and larger exit pupil (5 mm), and have eyecups that click up & down: the Celestron Regal LS 8x42 or Eagle Optics Ranger Platinum 8x42 (both made by Celestron) or the new Nikon ATB 8x42. All cost between $300-$400 at discount and weigh about the same as the Canon 8x32. I own the Celestrons and they are great. There is also a Pentax 8x42 DCF waterproof with similar specifications but it costs a bit more.
plug and play with vista. cheap. works. what more can you want.
At the beginning, I personnaly thought it's a bit expensive. Around $70 for a webcam? It sounds too much, doesn't it. However, my friend who specilised in the PC hardware strongly suggested it to me and therefore I decided it to give it a try.The product is awesome! All the friends who saw me in the new cam gave it excellent compliments.Pro:easy to carry and clip on the monitor or be placed on the stand;perfect quality;the software is very easy and convenient to use and entertaining;Free carry-case to protect the camIt seamlessly works with Skype and supports the HD quality video communications.Cons:can't even think of one for now.
I've used the previous version (1GB) as well and got addicted to it so I had to get this one too.I use it on my Palm Treo, digital camera (Canon Powershot SD 1000) and on my laptop as a USB as well as a SD card since my laptop has a SD reader too. I'v used it for transferring documents, movies, pictures and other files and it has worked every time.When you fold the card, it might seem a little flimsy but it never broke and can withstand the regular use. When using it as a SD card instead of a USB card on the laptop, the speed is slower as a SD which is expected given the SD reader capacity on the laptops. Otherwise the USB speed is super fast.Its also a head turner where people generally seem surprised when you pull it out of your palm treo and stuff it into the USB slot.No complains what so ever. Its everything a SD card is and then plenty more.
I purshased these portable speakers a few months ago at a local retail store. I must say that I'm quite pleased. I have used them almost everyday since purchasing them with no major problems. I listen to rock/alternative music and audiobooks on these. When on battery mode, there is often a bassy low thump-like sound when initially turned on. I've read other complaints about this and the solution is to hold the volume up button for a few seconds and it'll stop. The sound quality is very decent for speakers of this size and price. You're not going to get stereo sound due to no subwoofer, but the portability factor makes up for it. These speakers, in my opinion, are for someone who is on a budget, wants decent sound, and a compact design. If you want better sound, maybe go with the JBL On Tour speakers or the On Stage speakers. For the casual listener, these are fine! By the way, DO NOT BLAST THESE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BREAK THEM! Keep this system at a moderate level. Happy listening!
Bought this receiver since it has pre-amp output. Needed this feature as I am using wireless speakers (JBL) for the surround channels. The wireless speakers have their own amplifier and cannot be used with full amplifier outputs. This feature is only found on more expensive receivers from any manufacturer. To find it on a receiver retailing for $300 is quite a surprise. Of course the trade off is the lack of HDMI but I am not aware of any receiver processing the audio part of the HDMI connection.Based on other reviews, I am sure it will sound good when it arrives. Manual is huge.
the online pictures do not do this camera justice... the black color makes it quite elegant, and the combination with silver and the svelte body is downright sexy. Sony has always been known for their design edge, and the T5 does not disappoint. the 2.5" LCD is large and bright, updates instantaneously with movement, and shows lots of detail; the matte coating helps the viewing under bright lighting. the operation of the camera is simple, because Sony has put very few buttons on the camera itself (most of the options will be via the internal menu). by the way, changing shooting options are updated live via the screen, so it's nice to get a glimpse of how that photo will look at EV+7 vs EV-7.with any camera, the most important part obviously is the actual quality of the photo. with the T5, you're getting 5mp of very nice, clear photos. however, cameras with the internal zoom design tend to produce softer looking results, and T5 is not excluded; this means that at 100% viewing, the details are simply not as sharp as some of the cameras that use an external zoom design. (keep in mind that the tradeoff is very fast start-up times, slim and small body, and less "conspicuousness" -- nothing screams "tourist" more than when those zoom lens start popping out.) but 70% and below, the pictures become very sharp and clean, and realistically, no one is buying this camera and expecting to use the photos without resizing, so the lens design can't really be considered a flaw. that said, 8x11 prints are very do-able with this camera. the colors are very natural, though perhaps comparatively cool if you look at Nikon or Canon (it's a matter of preference); if you'd like warmer photos, you can boost the saturation inside the camera menu. under less than optimal conditions (ie, indoors), camera shake becomes a problem, especially with today's diminutive models. T5 doesn't have a image stabilizer, so getting sharp photos indoors can be tricky, and the softness problem (from lens design) gets worse at the same time. i've figured out 2 ways around it. one, you can depress the shutter button completely at once (not the half press focus, then full press shoot); the camera will quickly focus and take the photo, and since you're using 1 motion, you decrease the chance of hand movements. the other is to use Burst mode: take 3-4 photos at once, then choose the best. using this latter method, usually 60-70% of the results i get are quite sharp and suitable for printing.camera buying today is tricky business; you can't go by just the brand, since even famous makers produce flops (eg, Nikon's S series take pictures that are notorious for their blurry corners despite the reputation of the maker). the Sony T5 does not disappoint overall, because it doesn't have that many flaws; except for the lack of an image stabilizer, it has all the features a point-n-shooter (and even more advanced photographers needing a 2nd camera) will want and handles almost all lighting situations well, producing clean, pleasing results. at the end of the day, a camera is only as good as you learn to operate it; learn the weaknesses of a particular model, figure out how to bypass it, and you'll get great results everytime. with that said, in terms of pricing, design, and photo quality, it doesn't get much better than the T5; you'll not only get good photos, but look good taking them too.
I purchased this microphone to record a video on YouTube. It was easy to use, and has good video and audio quality. Plus, the price was very reasonable. I can recommend it highly.
But I didn't give a s***, because I only paid 5 dollars for the card in the first place.The card works great in my GPS, I'm just a little burnt over not getting the SD Adapter.
This is my second Harmony remote. I think these are the best! My previous 3 year old unit broke after being dropped one to many times. I ordered the XBOX version to better control my xbox and media center PC. I went online and the Harmony software converted my settings to the new remote in just a couple minutes. No fuss, no worries - GET A HARMONY
I purchased this product to hook my Xbox 360 to my Creative Labs Audigy2 ZS. I've successfully set up my Xbox 360 to output Dolby Digital into my computer and then into my speakers.The cable works. You can see the light coming out the other end when it's hooked up to my Xbox 360. I haven't encounter any problems with it and it's worked flawlessly since I purchased it.The only complaint I have with it is that the wire is a bit thin, though I guess that was expected from the title of this product, though it was thinner then I expected. I don't know exactly how thick the wire is, but if I had to guess, the diameter would be about 2mm.There's nothing wrong with being thin. I just feel that I melt accidentally snap it or something, but so far it's been pretty sturdy.
First thing I noticed was that the wireless mouse performed better than my previous wireless mouse. It tracks much better and has more features such as a zoom and additional buttons.The keyboard allows me to program many of my often used programs using an array of programmable keys. I especially love the audio control, so I no longer have to open the sound icon and adjust it manually. The zoom key is also very useful when I can't find my glasses. I have had no issues with it. I have been a Logitech user for many years and alway had quality components.I rate this keyboard and mouse a 5.
We've had this remote for years now.It's perfect!Super easy to program.So much nicer than having over 5 remotes for our entertainment systems.Easy to use. Our 5 year old uses it every Saturday morning for cartoons! :)We just cleaned the contacts recently. Works like it's brand new!
I use this with a KVM switch at the office and a Samsung 27" monitor. No problems, good quality for the price.
The Palm m100 is a great handheald. I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy something that can really help them keep organized. You can use it as an assignment book for school, and it is also great for games. There are thousands of games, free and purchasable, on the internet which you can download and install into the palm. Of course, it would be better if it had a little more memory, because with only 2mb, you cannot have all the programs you want installed at one time.
This one works seamlessly with both my cable modem and router. Just have to plug in, now i dont have to get tied down by wires. the speed and signal strength is good.Strongly recommend this product if you have a wired router/cable modem or DSL modem.
Having lost or broken several pairs of expensive compact binoculars in the past, I was determined that this time I was going to get a product that wouldn't break my heart or my wallet when it was gone. When I opened the package I was impressed with the hefty feel and rubberized coating of the Powerview. The optics are crystal clear and light gathering capability seemes to be excellent. These binocs should be fine for everything from birding to ballgames to spying on the neighbors! As for the price, as clumsy and forgetful as I am I should have bought two!
Very deep blacks for documents and cards. Last long being high yield and the price was right! Highly recommend to anyone!
I've tried other passive EQ's in the past and I could never get rid of all the ignition noise and/or ground loop noise. Even with expensive filters. But with the Kenwood KGC-6042a there is no noise at all. And I have all the sound shaping control I need.Great Product!
Simply, it does what it should, and does it well. Good button feel. No LCD screens/lights to kill the batteries. Very prompt response. Would purchase again.
A word of caution, if I may. I'm currently caught in theseventh circle of Gateway Customer Service Hell over anissue with my 400VTX laptop that is covered by warrantybut that the company refuses to repair. Their customerservice has been MONUMENTALLY bad, I'm sorry to say.Before buying any Gateway product you might want toGoogle the words "gateway" and "sucks". To date theyreturn over 800,000 results. Wow. Assuming as many ashalf don't have anything to do with the company (a bigassumption), that leaves over 400,000 very unsatisfiedcustomers. Not a good sign.If you choose to go with Gateway please accept my mostheartfelt condolences...and best of luck! You'll probablyneed it if something goes wrong with your purchase.As for me, soon I'll be giving up on PCs altogether andswitching to a Mac. Sure, Steve Jobs is a jerk, but hiscompany makes beautiful, dependable machines. I hope...
It is great, the third one in our home! So good for the place you have you office equipment, stereo, etc. I totally recommend it to anyone.
I love this camera. For what it does--it works great! It's ultra-compact and fits anywhere--in a coat or pants pocket--and the pistol-grip style make it handy to shoot stuff without missing the action. This makes it super-convenient for traveling--where you don't end up spending so much time looking through an eyepiece that you miss enjoying the view yourself. And the MP3 player comes in handy on long plane flights. No, it's not an HD camera and it shoots poorly under low light conditions. For the price--I was pleased and happy with the shots it took. I'd love to see a higher quality version of this, too. But it's not garbage like some of the other reviewers stated. It has some nice features (the price!!) and some limitations. So if it fits your uses--get one. You'll be glad you did.The best things about this camera/camcorder:-it works great in daylight/outdoor conditions-it is super compact-it let's you point and shoot pistol-grip style (so you can enjoy what you're viewing)-it's ideal for video that's going straight to the web (it uses avi, mov, asf)-you can replace the AAA batteries whenever you want/need to--not a proprietary battery that requires a special charger, handy when you travel in countries outside the US-you can replace the memory cards when they fill up (and I think the cheapest place to get them is Amazon)-it doesn't attract attention to itself like large camcorders with flashing led recording lights-it's nice to have an mp3 player, camera, camcorder, and audio recorder all-in-one--truly a multimedia recording deviceBut, also beware that there are some things it doesn't do really well...-it really only works in daylight/bright light conditions (don't even try shooting outdoors at night)-the flash doesn't really work unless you're shooting within 3' of subject-the battery and lens cover are plastic and will wear out if heavily used/misused-there is no external mic jack-the menu for the mp3 player is limited-the manual is somewhat lacking and the print is really small
This Garmin handheld GPS is right on most of the time, even under dense forest cover. However, it does not work in an area of urban skyscrapers. It is perfect for non urban "geocaching" or even for driving directions on trips. The downside is that if you want street level and or topographic map software, you have to purchase them separately. Also the micro memory card that comes with the device is not really large enough to cover a whole state like New York. That said, considering the cost, I still believe this is the best portable, handheld GPS on the market today.
I agree with all the positive comments on this workhorse of a printer. I have been using it since 1999 and haven't been able to find a replacement printer since, that is as reliable, user-friendly, functional, full-featured and perfect as this printer. I'm so upset that drivers for Windows 7 are not, nor are they apparently being considered for this printer. Shame! I have been able to use it on my Win7 system using "HP Deskjet 930C/932C/935C" drivers as some help forums have suggested but it is a compromise that removes some cool PhotoSmart features like the ink cartridge level information and other useful things. Too bad - altho I still haven't given up. I hate all the new printers that are out lately that have these elaborate CD install process that includes all kinds of junkware and extras that need to be installed on every device before simple prints are attempted. It didn't used to be this way.
The Zune is a great product. Its standard Wifi separates itself from the pack. Also, FM is standard unlike some of its competitors. It does feel bigger then some other players out there (because it is!) but that shouldn't matter. Most people put their players on their belt, in their pocket, etc. The extra "girth" makes it feel a bit more solid. Plus, the benefits of the bigger size (larger LCD screen for video) is worth it.ProsExceptional sound. The best I've listened to yet.Exceptional video quality. The larger screen matters. Trust me.Scratchless and fingerprintless bodyWifi which, today, you can transfer songs to a friendWifi, which, tomorrow, will hopefully bring more functionalitySeamless integration with Xbox 360Decent ear buds that fold up nicelySoftware and on-line storeConsNo bells and whistlesNo equalizer (hopefully, this will change via a firmware upgrade)Songs you transfer to a friend can only be played 3 times/last 3 daysNo video downloads from website at launch (not a problem for me)
I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Excellent sound quality and better reception than more expensive models. And it suffers the indignities of my 3 year old when we forget to put it up high and out of reach. It's a good thing it's frugal with battery consumption as we've found it with the light mysteriously on and the rugrat with a "Who Me" look on his face.
Can't go wrong with the best. I tried the cheap stuff last time and I will never use anything but the recommended again. The print quality was not even close to what you get when you use canon ink.
I initially ordered a Cordless MX700 mouse, and after loving it so much I decided I would go ahead and get the combo instead. (For my opinion on the mouse check my review on Amazon for the MX700). This review will be about the wireless keyboard.First of all, the keyboard is by far the sexiest I've ever seen. The black just looks so rich and nice. It has all the features you could want on a keyboard and more. It feels VERY nice and comfortable; the keys, layout, tilt, etc are all great. This keyboard actually had the potential of being perfect except for one thing. I would figure due to the fact its cordless, for some reason I usually get a very slight lag when I'm typing. I don't know why because the mouse has never once given any kind of trouble and works flawlessly despite being cordless. This may not be so with all users as I type between 80-100 words per min. At first it was fairly annoying but I've become somewhat used to it. It is really no problem in games however (I've tried it in Unreal 2004). This is the only gripe I have with it, but its enough to deduct a whole star. Some may also not like the fact that there are no Lock Lights, I suspect to save battery power, a message does come up on screen stating whether the locks are on or off however, and the Num Lock, Caps Lock and Flock lights are on the receiver, so its not a real problem. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with this keyboard. Personallly, if you don't really need to go completely wireless, I would recommend buying the MX700 and the Corded Elite keyboard separately as you get the functionality of a regular keyboard, plus the extra great features of the Elite.
I wish these cartridges were not so expensive but they do the job. I primarily use laser printers but every now and then need color.
Maybe this lens is great, but Amazon does not indicate that the VAD-RA adaptor is needed to attach it -- and that is currently unavailable.
This remote is perfect for me. The design is well thought of. It took me only a hour to program all the buttons.Pros:1. Inexpensive, comparing to those Harmony remotes.2. The macro functions that associate with those component select buttons are really wonderful.3. The volume control buttons send volume commands to either your receive or TV (depending how you configure it) no matter which component you are choosing to control.4. The number of buttons seem to be less than some other brand's learning remotes. But actually they are enough. So it's a perfect balance between functionality and complexity.5. Use of 2 AA batteries and prolonged battery life reduces the cost of ownership.Room for improvement:1. I wish it comes with customizable labels to replace some of the labels on the remote.2. TV/Video button could be bigger.Bottom line: This remote gives you the most bang for your buck.
From the moment I opened the box I realized how well made this item is. Packaged neat and properly and all the pieces fit together perfectly. It is made from heavy sturdy material and my experience tells me it will last for many years. Cooked dinner on it the first night we got it and the grilling grate is a terrific bonus. Then added wood to the coals and enjoyed a long night of fire. The extra depth adds both a level of safety and it also helps tremendously with drafting to keep the fire going. The cut out allow tons of air to feed the fire. It is a nicely made, decent sized fire pit that was worth the money on the first time using it. I highly recommend!
I have been using it for a month. No problem is found. The setup is simple. You can specify the url or any phrase to block the traffic from the firewall. I recommend it. Be sure you buy the version 3.x but not 1.x. I tried 1.x and it was horrible.
The sound of these earbuds are great..and they are a value for the price.However the "in the ear" design causes them to catch sweat, and they won't last when you sweat into them alot. After 9-12 months of wearing them in the GYM they will stop working. I have gone through 3 pairs in the last 2 years,
I'm sure this is a fine product, but it died in less than two weeks
This camera has incredible versatility. It allows for many pixel compressions of jpeg files, all of which are fine quality. In the 1st 3 weeks, I have taken over 1,000 photos of nature, travel, people, and objects. It uses smartcards which are smaller than a matchbook cover and the 32 meg smartcard allows 330 photos on the SQ2 down to 40 on the HQ compression. I print on a Hewlett-Packard Office Jet 60R and the quality is very close to 35mm enlargements from a color lab. I recommend using the rechargeable batteries since they last many hours then take a quick recharge.I intend to use this camera to photograph mushrooms in our forests this August and have total confidence in it. The macro button allows the lens to be within inches of the subject, and with both manual and digital zoom enabled, the subject fills the view. The lens is fast enough to use in dim light, but the flash is there when you need it. The accompanying software is easy to install, easy to use.Caveats: it is very complex and the accompanying manual is essential. I refer to the manual daily. Also, I find it hard to get accustomed to the shutter delay of a digital cameras after using a Canon A-1 SLR for all these years. I should mention that the 1 1/2 inch LCD monitor cannot be seen when in direct sunlight, although is perfectly visible when in shadows. The biggest flaw is the lens cap which MUST be removed before power is turned on, and CANNOT be in place while power is on, a very odd flaw, Olympus.
When I needed to download data from a portable meter which only offered serial port connection, I bought this adapter. (My modern laptop has no serial or parallel ports installed &lt;grin>). It worked exactly as promised, after a very simple software install, and I was able to receive and send info to/from the old-style gadget. I'm quite happy with the results.
Set this up for a friend who needed to control Sony DVD player that was in a media closet. The two pyramids are about 20' apart, and signal reliability / repeating functionality seems to work flawlessly.Setup as you'd guess takes about 45 seconds, plug both in and you're done. Couldn't be happier.
The SD card is good for music playing for little portable speakers.2 gb holds around 200+ mp3 files dd
Very simple to use, basic navigation. The 128 sd card will hold about three or four states, I use a 1 gb card that holds the lower 48 with room to spare. Not a lot of bells and whistles but does a very good job getting you where you want to go.
After buying 2 wrong wires/cords finally I have the right one! Item does what it is suppose to with no problems
I loved it when it worked: great features, no problems with WMA, good battery life (though not as good as advertised). But after a couple of months it became prone to freezing when reading MP3 and WMA files, which became increasingly worse over time, and now it won't even read factory-pressed CDs. The disc just spins and spins, trying to boot up but failing. I didn't drop it or abuse it in any way. This is a huge disappointment.
This meter has the functions that I needed at a good price. The white bubble is cheap, though. Anyway, I have used all of its functions at one time or another. If this unit was more rugged, it would be five stars. As is, four stars.
I bought these earphones 10 months ago and loved them until this week. The sound quality is great, and they're very comfortable, but they WILL disintegrate. The rubber on the cord has come off in two places, leaving the wires completely exposed.My right earbud has also begun to periodically stop working. Sometimes it's fine, and other times I don't get any sound at all. It's clearly dying a slow death and I expect it to stop working entirely eventually.For the price, you probably won't find a better sounding pair of earphones. If you're looking for a pair that will actually hold up, however, look elsewhere. I've got to buy a replacement pair of earbuds now to replace my broken Fontopias, and I definitely won't be buying these again.
Ditto stevec50's comments. As an engineer, I couldn't get the device to work, either. To make matters worse, if you have your bidirectional printer switched &quot;on&quot; when you restart your machine, you get a Blue Screen. Belkin's latest driver upgrade (October 1999) does not resolve any problems (even though the Readme text says it does), and their technical support is clueless. My recommendation is to find another route for your parallel devices, such as an A-B switch, an autoswitch, or by adding another ISA parallel port card. Beware of the latter, though. My new Micron Millennia Max 733 has no ISA slot! (I was told that is the way of the future - no ISA.)
When I bought this combo system I assumed that in exchange for convenience and space saving there would be some compromises. Unfortunately there are a little too many. First, the unit cannot play back MP3 CDs as advertised. It lost about half of the songs from each CD I tried, it broke individual songs into multiple files, it messed up directory structure -- in short, forget about using it to playback your MP3 collection. It is clear that the MP3 functionality was tacked on as an afterthought - and not very well. Instructions regarding MP3 playback do not even appear in the (indecipherable) manual, but rather are found on an (equally indecipherable) piece of paper shipped with the unit. Since MP3 playback was a big selling point for me, I was rather disappointed.A second annoyance is that the remote control does not work with my new Toshiba TV. Nor does the Toshiba TV remote work with the VCR/DVD. This is just ridiculous.My main complaint however is that the unit simply stopped working 3 weeks after I bought it. The entire electrical system just shorted out - I couldn't even eject the tape and DVD that were in it. Amazingly, there is a Toshiba certified repair center nearby. They promise to have it fixed about 3 weeks. Great.Update - Two weeks later, I received a call from the Toshiba Authorized Service Center saying that they don't know how to fix the unit. I was told to call Toshiba customer support. Toshiba says they will looking it, but are non-commital doing anything.
We just bought this router, but we are Mac users and it only comes with a PC disc. A call to customer service didn't help.Can this be set up with a Mac?
I bought this for my husband and he really likes it. The recordings are crystal clear. Great product overall.
This is a very nice and protective case. Access to your phone is quick and easy and that also is its negative point. The case is so easy to open that you could accidently open the case and have your phone fall out. The door opens down and out so that your phone face is exposed for easy viewing for a phone call or what ever. I'd give it a five star if there was a way to lock the case so it could easily open unexpectantly.
From the moment you open the box till the final song you hear, the iPod is an experience unlike any other. When I first got thing, I sat down and opened up what was to be the best 250 bucks i've ever spent. After sliding off the cover and opening the two halves of the cubic box, there is one word on the inside cover, &quot;Enjoy.&quot; And thats what I've been doing ever since. This thing is an absolute joy to use!However, many people complain about the 4gb space and how for only $50 more you can get more than twice the space. However, all of you should stop and take a look at how much space you really are using. 2gigs? 4gigs? 500mb? Come on, only a small percentage of you actually have more than 5gb of music on your computer. And even if you have 50gb of music, will you actually listen to ALL of it before listening to the same song twice? I think not. When I bought this, a friend of mine with a 10gb iPod laughed at me and said, &quot;What a waste of money. You could of gotten so much more space for only a little bit more money.&quot; Okay, that is true. But after looking at his iPod, he only had 2GB of music on it! This example, I belive, is the truth for most (but not all) the music lovers out there. We need a reality check everyone...And here it is: 4gb is about 3 days STRAIGHT listening to music. If you happen to listen to all 4gb of music and get tired, simply hook it back up to your computer and get a fresh set of music. Not too difficult, huh? You just saved yourself 50 bucks.The truth is, if YOU like the iPod mini, then YOU buy it. Who cares if your friends with the regular iPods make fun of you? You know that deep down inside, they really envy your mini. Yours is smaller, lighter, more scratch-resistant, easier to use, has a longer battery (in most cases), comes with a USB 2.0 cable, and is cheaper. And lets not forget the coolness factor, which simply dominates all other music players on the market today. But whatever model you choose, you can't go wrong with an iPod.
wanted a simple way to connect the sub to the A/V reciever and this fit the bill. with this quality cable it sends the signal to the sub without connecting extra speaker wires. it uses the LFE from the A/V reciever for great low end sound. the cable is long enough to move the sub around to find just the right place to get room filling low end responce. Belkin makes top quality products and this one is no exception. would buy this cable at any length.
I use this bag on a daily basis. I store my Canon IS S3 in the inner pouch. It can be a little tight depending on where you put it. If you put it in the inner pouch, like I do, it is a little tight putting it in and out of the case.While this does increase the amount of time it takes to take the camera out and take a picture, it also increases the time it would take somebody to steal it from you without you knowing. This is particularly useful for me since I'm frequently in an environment where theft is always a possibility. (High School)On the other hand, if you want quick access to the camera you can put it in the bottom, largest pouch, accessible via a zipper. It has a strong velcro flap so you can position the camera's distance from the zippper to your preference. You can still store stuff below the flap while having easy access to your camera without digging around. I store my case strap, USB, and TV cables down there.The case probably wasn't designed with this in mind, but I use the two side loops with carabiner clips to attach the case to my belt loops. It can be a little cumbersome at times, but it works out okay. If you use the inner pouch like I do the camera lenses finder won't poke at you.In conclusion, this is a pretty versatile pack if you don't mind being weighted down a bit.
I have a B.S. in Photography and have turned my nose up at most cameras in the less than 2 million pixel range. As the 2 megapixel camera prices have dropped, I started taking note. This one has an excellent price to performance ratio. I looked for a camera with High Quality, low cost, very simple to use, and flexible storage and transfer features. This camera has it all. I especially like to take pictures in natural light with the flash turned off, as it has an excellent meter and great color range. Sometimes it favors the flesh tones in the same way that Kodachrome did in the good old days. The USB transfer is EXCEPTIONAL, plug in the camera and with one touch it transfers and erases at the same time. Very fast transfer with 16 high quality (one mb) images transferring in about thirty seconds. I was used to a much slower transfer rate and this camera really makes it easy/fast to download from. The pictures speak for themselves if you have a decent printer, like an Epson with 1440 dpi quality, it makes excellent 8 x 10 inch prints. Hard to tell from film. A 16 mb smart card holds about 18 high quality pictures. Great overall!
The E5C's were well made - very good sound but uncomfortable. The sound quality is noticeable better - cleaner lows and highs. I liked the build quality of the e5c's better. These are so more comfortable. The rounded and lighter build contributes to the comfort. I really like the PTH - people come up to me when I am listening - one has to remove the earphone before the PTH. Many others don't think much of the PTH. Few other like the PTH but it is one of the best aspects of this model for me.
This a pretty decent case for the price. I haven't used one before, so not sure what are the expected qualities. I bought this with Lacie Rugged Hard drive.It fits in well, i could keep 2 cables out of 4 cables inside. Its compact and easy to carry around. Just got it 2days back.
I've tried a couple other sets of headphones, they weren't as comfortable or sounded anywhere as nice as these did especially for the same price. Def would recommend these to somebody who doesn't want to spend a bunch on headphones but still get great sound and quality.
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.
Unit did exactly what I wanted and freed up a big wire nest behind my equiptment.
This little Sandisk card makes my workflow so much easier. First of all it's fast. I have a Nikon D40 DSLR, and this card is fast enough to keep up with the burst mode. I haven't had an issue where the card seemed to lag. I have removed the extra step of getting my card reader and cables, I don't need that anymore. Secondly, it doesn't cost much more than the Ultra II SD card without USB. And USB in card is awesome, (check my pictures) I was leery about how sturdy an SD card that flips open would be. But after reading the positive reviews I decided to risk it and boy am I glad. I was expecting to get a card reader and all that but now all I do is take the card out of the camera, flip it open and fits into any USB port. The card "snaps" open and you hear a little click and it locks closed. Awesome.The fit of the card is tight on my mac ports. I tried both USB ports on my Mac, on the Mac and on my keyboard. Transferring 200mb took about 8 seconds, the keyboard took abit longer.On my 6 megapixel DSLR I can fit 260 Raw and 560 High Quality JPEGs.You seriously can't go wrong with this card, sure other brands are cheaper but the USB feature for me was worth the extra money. The card comes with a clear plastic case and a keychain case. I might get a second one to use as a flash drive. If you have doubts, get it, you won't be sorry. Definitely one of my must have gadgets. Highly Recommended. Cheers.
This charger is known to be the world most powerful and advance charger.Its very expensive but worth every single penny. Every rechargeable batteries of different brand (Sanyo NiMH, GP NiCd) that I have works fine with it.At first I had one the GP battery couldn't be charged up by my previous charger but Ansmann is powerful enough to bring this "dead" GP battery back to life and kickingIts comes with dual voltage(110-240V) operation which means you can bring this charger to any part of the world and it still work fine, useful for people that travels a lot....My previous charger can only work on 230V, I can't use it on countries running on 110V!!!!Great Product!
The digital camera worked very well. The price was right and the packaging and delivery time were excellent. Thank you.
I accidently left my ultra powerful magnet which is used for magnet fishing on my tv. I turned the tv on and messed up my tv pretty good. I didnt think it could be repaired even with this device but after one round, my tv was back to normal again. Believe it!
An excellent out of the box camera that provides clear sharp pictures at a very affordable price. The software included wasn't used since I prefer to use San Disk readers rather than the included factory software.Almost impossible to beat the quality to value pricing for this camera with features you'd see in cameras costing $100 or more than the base price of this one.The only drawbacks I found were the delay in the shutter time which makes it very hard to keep steady long enough to allow the camera time for the auto focus mode to kick in. To resolve this I had to get a tripod.The next drawback is the size and shape of the camera. While it can and will easily fit into any size camera bag it is a little difficult to hold even for small hands and the shape of it is a little bulky in the front to back measurements making it awkward without a fixed base as your holding platform.Other than that though, it truly is one incredible camera that will deliver sharp crystal clear pictures in almost any type of setting or light.
Hi i bought this webcam in brandsmart it cost me $20 when i got home i tried it everything was green so i thought of resarting my computer then i tried it again but nothing everything always came out black so plz dont waste $20 or $30 dollars on this!
I quickly discovered that the flash on the camera was not enough - so I ordered and began using the FL-36. It has great synchronization with the Olympus E510 and has really helped me take better pictures when a flash is needed. It has helped eliminate shadows and has added richer colors to my photographs. It is well worth the money spent.
I really wanted to like this mp3 player. I was trying to replace my 1G Shuffle, which has been kind physically contorted with superglue since the cheap Apple armband snapped off the USB connector. My main purpose: to use it at the gym and to be able to listen to some podcasts when I'm walking around Downtown (I was in Seattle at the time).I kept trying to defend its problems, but the last straw was when it broke in under 6 months. The right channel of sound just stopped working altogether. If I was an electrical engineer I might take it apart and try tightening whatever was loose to cause this problem, but I honestly didn't even feel that it was worth doing that.Let me list all the things I hated about it:-I'll start with the issue of crashing. It crashed a few times a week. It would just be playing a song, and then it would freeze. Or it would be choppy in playing a track. That was especially irritating.-The navigation was completely unintuitive on it. It was not easy or enjoyable to move around in it or select tracks.-No one mentions this, but it's a huge problem: you CANNOT make playlists on the computer! I tried all sorts of things to try to make one and put it on there, but none of my attempts worked, and the manual only explains making playlists on the device. You have no idea how frustrating it is to have to make playlists for the gym on the device, which would take me at least 5-10 minutes for a 5 or 6 hour playlist. I much preferred using iTunes.-The radio receiver was really bad. I'd have to be in the right place at the right time to get clear reception of anything.-The screen quality so not as good as it may appear in the pictures. Looking at photos on this thing is not worth trying.-If you stop listening to your playlist to just play normal music, it doesn't remember where you're at.-It's a little bigger than it looks, especially in a neoprene case for working out.-It didn't come with any special software, you just use Windows Media Player.-The battery life was not that great. It may have lasted 7-10 hours. My 1G Shuffle was a lot better than that.I really can't think of any reasons to get this device. The armband I bought from DLO for it worked a lot better than the Apple armband for my shuffle, but that's about it. Even for just working out, this device isn't worth it. You could pay a few more bucks and get a 2G Shuffle if you're looking for a low-end device; the new one is actually easier for workouts.
First thing I did with this remote is to try to control my XBox 360. Out of the package, this remote runs VERY slowly on the XBox 360. You press a button, the control lights up, and then about a half second later the command registers with the XBox . . . As you press the buttons, your commands also seem to queue up. So you hit the button a few times while its waiting to register for the first command, it then does your repeat presses in the order you hit them. But wait, you can change the timings! Everyone and their mother is telling me to change the timings but of course, timings are set to their minimum for the XBox. Then someone told me on the logitech forums that I have to aim it better . . . this is a remote control. I shouldnt have to do anything other than point in the basic direction. These people want me to install a lazer sight on the damned thing.The TV setup was somewhat of a pain. I had to erase my entire configuration in order to use it. Then when I set up the TV and Cable activities, it seemed to create all its own inputs with the default names. I don't like that at all . . . it should be able to use the inputs that I define so my wife who won't use this control doesn't have to memorize that the DTV input is cable and Component 1 is DVD.Next, I can't just power on and off the TV. I have to hit some other button that is asking what activity I'd like to use first. When I do this, it makes sure all of inputs are correct. So because of this, it takes like 7 seconds for my TV to turn on when I tell it to use the "Watch TV" activity. I can't figure out how to tell it that these inputs that it is checking won't change . . . Not to mention that when I did this, it seems to blip inputs and add a space to a movie I'm recording because inputs from the cable box were set in the process. All I want to do is hit the power button.----------Buttons:First, there are missing buttons. Where is the "List" or "On Demand" button? Where is the sleep button? PIP buttons? There are more but you get the picture. Page up/down? Guide (Guide and Live were an afterthought thrown as words on the buttons you might use for the A/B/C buttons. They don't even work as guide and Live until you program them if you want to). How about the A B C buttons that have been on every cable remote that I've seen in the past 8 years?For buttons that don't exist, you can put them into the 4 buttons with paging on the LCD screen. That's nice, but should I have to page over for buttons? Luckily I was able to fit my buttons on unused things such as sleep on Star.The Live button also didn't work out of the box but I was able to fix it.The configuration utility is pretty confusing at first but it was doable. There are typos but I assume that is the mistake of the TV manufacturer.The LCD is a nice feature but it needs more buttons.-----------------------Timing:Ugh . . . why do I care about timing? WHY? Why can the manufacturer not provide the timing? Setting timings is what you have to do when your remote responds too slowly for your items. Unfortunately, Im stuck with a slow XBox remote . . . this is ridiculous but true.My TV Volume control was too slow at first but I lowered the timings and it works fine . . . My settings were arbitrary and they worked. Guess I can't complain about more than having to set them in the first place.------------------------Software: The software does not provide much info. For instance. When I go to timings and I see the "Start Time" or whatever it is . . . I want to know what that means. Most people think mousing over something like that should tell me but apparently not the people at logitech. I still don't know what it means though I did finally find a way to get the manual which does not come with the remote (this is a good idea though because I dont like all the paper wasted on manuals).-----------------------For the money, Im not sure I'd buy this remote. I got it as a gift and I did want it but after seeing some of the things about it, I kinda wish I just waited on this and bought something a little more sophisticated and comprehensive. For those who don't know, you can use ANY harmony remote for the XBox 360. You don't need this thing.There might be more about this but I didn't even finish setting up the system. It took me a few hours to get just my TV set up with all the buttons and timings I want. I had to finally go to sleep. Luckily my sleep key worked. I was happy about that.
This is a nice product - fits in your pocket, and is sturdy and stable. I used it with both my camera and video camera.
They must b/c I don't know how they're all so happy with it.I'm not going to write a long diatribe here, but I want to caution potential buyers of the e270.For starters, it's NOT compatible with Napster To Go nor Y! Music Unlimited To Go subscription-based services. It is compatible with Rhapsody, but set up is difficult and you MUST HAVE USB 2.0 on your computer. The MTC protocol (see, I told you it is difficult. . . and I'm not that technologically savvy) only works with USB 2.0, not 1.1, which I have.Also, it scratches way easily. If you do purchase this product then get a cover for it.The controls are sluggish in terms of moving from one song to the next, but the scroll wheel is pretty cool.I also wish the sound output and the bass response were better. The bass is a little flat for my taste and when you're in the gym or on a plane, you can hear all sorts of backround noise b/c it isn't loud enough. (And yes, I went ahead and purchased the Shure earphones for $150 and I'm still not pleased with the sound performance).I can't totally trash the player, although I'm super dissapointed with it. . .especially in light of how much money I spent on it.Customer Support has been great. Quick and responsive. The player design is cool. It's small, but not to tiny so that the controls are difficult to operate. The scroll wheel is cool and the graphic display is bright and cool looking.Overall, if you're looking for a player that's compatible with all of the music to go, subscription-based services, look further than the e270. If you are cool with paying per song, go with the Nano and itunes. Oh, and who cares about the expansion slot. 6GBs are enough.
I've become convinced there is a timer or expiration mechanism on the ink cartridge usage on this device. I didn't notice right away because I used the device a lot and it seemed OK. But my usage has waned and here is what happens: I replace all cartridges and print two pages. 3 months later I go to print 2 more pages and it claims the ink is half gone. 2 months later I print one more page and it claims the cartridges are empty and need to be replaced. 7 PAGES AND THE CARTRIDGES ARE EMPTY! I ignore the empty warnings for another dozen pages or so before I break down and buy new cartridges. This is still terrible performance. I've now read on other forums if you ignore the empty warnings long enough the whole device will lock up and become unusable. I will never buy another Canon product.
This is the ultimate GPS. I have the msn direct working great, I have the GPS working great, all these things going right and one small issue that wont affect most people. If you are a Treo 700P user, the bluetooth has an error, that displays the last number called instead of the current number called. Called Garmin, they say no fix in place. But with the exception of that one thing, this is hands down the greatest GPS I have ever touched. Big bright screen, responsive buttons, accurate mapping, voices that pronounce correctly(tom tom users eat your heart out). I considered the 660 but for a year of MSN Direct and its features, it was clearly worth it.UPDATE!!!!!If you update Sprint phone software for the treo 700p to 1.10 your bluetooth issue will go away.
I have a down firing sub woofer on thick carpet that underperforms. My solution was to affix these big spikes to the underside of a heavy patio block on which sits the sub. The spikes transfer the unmuffled sound right to the subfloor. No more mushy bass.Good quality components in this spike kit.
This camera works great. I have not had any problems. I am going go get everyone in my family one.
Nowhere on the item description does it say this product come's with a foreign power transformer. There is no way to plug this adapter into a United States Spec Plug. False advertising, product does not work and was not sold as described.Went to store to purchase a universal adapter. When plugged in, this also did not work, meaning unit was dead and defective. Complete waste of time and money.Do yourself a favor and buy something else. Will be returning for refund.
It's a little embarassing to admit given that I am a 1) guitar player 2) an Apple computer devoteee for over 20 years 3) a programmer 4) have over 500 CDs and 5) am generally a technogeek who spends on average 6 hours a day in front of a computer - but I had completely ignored iTunes and iPod and all that stuff. My car has a CD player and I had always listened to CDs that I wanted on the way to and from work. And I have a pretty decent 6.1 surround system at home for watching my rock and roll DVDs et al.So when my wife gave me a sliver mini-iPod for my birthday, along with an FM transmitter so that I could charge it and play it in the car, I smiled and said thank you and was less than thrilled.But then I looked at iTunes and thought, "Wow, this is a pretty cool program." I liked the playlist idea and started encoding my CDs and making playlists. 7.8 Gigs later (only about 1/4 of my CD collection) I am ecstatic.I like Rock and Roll. I hate the radio. I remember when DJs played what they wanted, and made segues and miniconcerts and albums that sounded great. Nowadays, it seems like there are on the order of 3 or 4 "approved" songs for each artist. Like the Rolling Stones? Well, you can hear "Can't always get what you want", or "Satisfaction" or "Miss You", but you'll never hear "Sweet Virginia" or ""Fingerprint Files". Themes? Forget about it. Like live music? Forget about it. Radio is dead.Then came iPod. Oh Joy. I make playlists of genres and moods, or artists or, hell, anything I want. Copying these (and the associated songs) to the 3.7 GB iPod hard disk is quick and easy, and automatic. Want to use your iPod to transfer huge libraries from computer to computer? No problem. Apple's software won't let you because of possible copyright infringement issues, but plenty of third party software lets you do it quickly and easily. I can also keep my calendar on the iPod and download MapQuest directions and Swedish cookie recipes.Yes, you can use the iPod alone. The earplugs that come with it are OK, but I don't use them. I had a set of Sennenheiser noise cancelling headphones and the iPod drives them just fine and the sound is outstanding. I also hook the iPod up to my home sound system for parties. Totally outstanding. I have been using the high level headphone out (got to keep the iPod volume at about half or so for best results) but things are fine. I have a minidock upstairs that would probably be better (it has a low level line out) but I don't want to buy another and it needs a computer.I never have any problem with power. Between my Monster FM car adapter (which charges) and my minidock, the thing never runs out. I estimate that I would get at least 6 hours between recharges using my Sennenheisers and that's fine with me. I've used it at home and in the car and at work for over a month and never had a single glitch.I started encoding with Apple's AAC at the default 128 kpbs and although I could not hear the difference with any headphones, I could when I connected it to my home system. So I upped it to 192 kbps and now cannot hear the difference (at least with rock and roll and my old, guitar-damaged ears).So, yahoo. What a totally cool thing. It's a hobby in and of itself. Great software, great hardware and tons of fun. Highly recommended.Addendum February 4, 2005I have been reading about a minority of folks who have had trouble, usually repeatedly, with various iPods. The repeated trouble is a clue that points towards user error. The iPod is a hard disk drive - relative to other hard disks it is very hardy and durable but if you throw it around, bang it against hard objects while running, let it freeze outside in your car etc., I am pretty sure that it will malfunction. Think about hitting your desktop with a hammer. Meanwhile, with a bit of common sense care, I expect mine to last for quite a while. Also, the battery complaint is a strange piece of fiction. If you look on the internet, you will readily find a number of replacement batteries (should the need arise) at less than $40.
Same as everyone... pain in the butt to install. It managed to disable my wireless rather connnecting it... The tech support guy, clearly reading a computer screen somewhere in India, was clueless, a jerk on top of it, and rude... Finally after getting it connected, it now drops the connection repeatedly just as advertised in the other reviews... I should have listened....
This is a great system! I bought this player as a gift, looking for a tabletop system comparable to my Bose. It's priced $200 less so I decided to give it a try. We played the systems side by side and the Cambridge Soundworks blew away the Bose. It has deep, full bass from the built in subwoofer and doesn't distort when you crank it up, unlike the Bose. The sound is rich and powerful, in fact, we don't turn the bass up higher than the zero setting because it would probably disturb our neighbors. This product has no competition. DON'T BUY THE BOSE - overpriced and inferior sound. Buy this product from a reputable dealer, that way you won't have problems like the previous reviewer had. You'll be happy you bought the Cambridge Soundworks!
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!
I purchased this product from amazon at 1/3 the price of walwart. Amazon provides great service and great buys for us.
This is the ideal portable screen to present to a small group of 4 to 8 seated at a table. The 45 degree viewing angle helps if it is necessary to present to more people in a standing audience. It takes me no more than 10 seconds to set up on a table or fold into its self-containing case. I feel this fact alone can create a good first impression with the audience.The screen surface measures 30" x 40" when opened (50" diagonal) and the bottom of the screen is about 6" above the table surface, which suits most small (ultra portable and pico) projectors.It has its own carrying handle when folded. But at 34" when folded, it is slightly too long to be packed inside most carry-on luggage. Therefore, I highly recommend buying theDa-lite Carrying Case for Presenter 50 Inch Diagonal Projection Screen - Dalite 84592which enables you to carry this projector on-board as a separate piece of luggage.(NOTE: TheDa-Lite Presenter Video Format Screen, 40 inch Diagonal, Wide Power Surface, which is only 28" long when folded, is small enough fit inside a 22" roll-on luggage case when packed diagonally).In summary, the Da-Lite Presenter-50 is a professional looking, compact, light and portable projector screen that will impress your audience.
The chip-set will allow 64-bit Windows machines to speak RS-232 without issues. It's works. What's more to like?
I've used many other thermal grease before but this one is one of the best. grease goes on easily and seem to be thicker than other paste.
In an effort to save money I bought two of these. They look exactly like the real thing but they don't work like a real Canon battery. The batteries do work but it take some finessing. The one thing you loose is the battery strength meter on the camera. I may use these batteries in a pinch but you have no idea how long the battery will last. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone.
This case is great, it survived being run over by bus, although the ipod inside did not, however the case is in excellent shape.
What a nightmare. I'm going to declare it a national holiday when I return this item.Do a Google search online before you buy this item. You will see endless calls for help over missing drivers, challenges with installing software using XP, etc. I have considerable computer experience. Yet after I bought this All-in-One unit last weekend I spent 14 hours on the phone w/HP tech support and endless hours trying fixes of my own. They all gave me a different story. Then turned me over to the laptop division of HP saying it must be a problem w/my laptop. The laptop division, SURPRISE, sent me back to the printer division. I've tried all the 'fixes', ordered a new installation disk, reintalled software many times, new USB cable. Nadda. Still junk. Save yourself the frustration. I am keeping my old 'print only' printer. It's plug and play. If you have Windows XP Professional, this unit will NOT necessarily be 'Plug and Play.' Time to go give my old reliable printer a hug. The software, by the way, is a complete memory hog and takes forever to install.
Easy to install; easy to use; recordings are just as good as originals; record DVD to DVD, VHS to DVD, DVD to VHS
I purchased this printer because it was one of the first to get Vista drivers. I wish I would have waited.I have no problem with the printer itself. Its fast, clear, good quality.The software is the worst and they wont update it. I used the printer first wirelessly and then with the ethernet. both were failures, The printer icons would disapear off multiple computers every few days requiring me to reinstall the software. Support wanted me to disable their own printer detection services. Which didn't help.I have 4 computers in my house and I have reinstalled the printer drivers over 40 times in 6 months. Dont buy this if you like doing this.HP support is the worst too.I didnt get help until I figured out the CEOs name and sent him a email directly.BTW Im installing the drivers again while I write this review.
This is the best remote ever made. It can learn any remote's functions. All you have to do is make sure you buy the remote before your other other one is lost or broken. I combined 4 remotes into 1 on this and don't think I lost any features. The thing has a million buttons that you can assign to actions by just pressing a couple of buttons on each remote when it is the "learning" stage. Buy it.....
I am very impressed with these speakers. Their tiny size is very deceiving for the quality and loud sound they produce! I even used them for a college house party and they definitely worked well. The bass is awesome too. WHAT A STEAL!
I picked this annenia up for my daughter. It is paired up with a RCA 32" LCD TV. In the cities (Twin Cities) it picked every station and there sub-stations. Good clear picture and sound. But, when she got back to the University she attends (out a ways from the cities) it would not pick up any stations. So, it would seem it is a good short range annenia but not good past 10 to 20 miles.
This is a USB-connected thermal printer that allows two formats of labels to be accessed through Printer Sharing on the OS X platform. User's may select either side, depending upon pre-designed, or customized layouts. In my case, I find the printer to be beneficial as a postage printer. Software by Dymo continues to improve and their list-management features do not include a search capability. Clearly, more costly than sheet-fed options but a vital tool for lower-volume shipping and other on-the-fly labeling applications.
This bag is essential for photographers who carry more than one camera or lens. Adjustable compartments, plenty of pocket space, comfortable arm straps. Perfect. I carry 3 cameras, 2 lenses, film, and have room to spare in this bag. It's great and having a backpack to go hiking, etc while taking pictures.
I ordered this item for my son's birthday. He was surprised and truly loved this item. He still says thank you each time he used them.
See the reviews below. my 2500mAh NiMHs play for about 75 minutes per charge. Won't read multi-session CDs, and tech support doesn't know why. A/C adapter only works if the player is kept perfectly still, otherwise power is lost. From time to time stops playing for 5 seconds - 2 minutes in the middle of tracks. I have never been this disapointed in a consumer electronics product.
it is not the very high quality mount but still ok i use it with the first model of etrexbut it is not waterproof, it does not give the good sealing with the etrex body as the original one does
This product worked great for about a month, then it completely went dead, and was as worthless as the battery I replaced, giving you about 10 seconds before the machine totally shut off if you unplugged the AC. I called, and Tigerdirect said there was nothing they could do, but they instructed me on what to say to IBM Tech Support, regarding when I made the purchase and what not. The kicker is they wanted me to lie! I stayed on the line while the TigerDirect person connected me with IBM, and made the introduction to the IBM Tech Support person, he gave them my laptop serial number, (which should have nothing to do with warranty on an aftermarket battery!) and then turned it over to me, then dropped off the line! I told the IBM person, who mind you knew everything about me from my serial number, that I was being asked to lie in order to cheat them out of a battery by a rep at TirgerDirect, I applogized on TigerDirect's behalf and hung up. That was a $65 mistake!
worked as expectedeasy to set up and get workingworking great as main router into housewith wireless and wired connections networked from it
This camera for the price is the best all around digital camera ( and I have owned 4 others) on the market.It takes not only Great pictures but awesome video as well. I have left my larger video camera at home in favor of the video on this camera.The Picture quailty, the effects, the menus, the large LCD screen and the battery life are astonding. I bought one, showed it to my Daughter,(who already owned a camera), she bought one. I showed it to my Mother-Inlaw (who had an older HP camera) and she had me go on-line at her house and show her how to purcahse one. I showed it to my cowokers who have cameras that cost twice what I paid for this one and they were amazed.If I had to give a camera as a gift, this would be the one.
This is a very capable all-around printer. I have a fairly fast laser printer, but it is an older model without a power-saver mode and it uses too much electricity to keep on all day. I bought the S820 for use as an everyday low-volume and color printer. I made my choice based on prior experience with Canon products and the specifications of the S820 in particular. I wasn't disappointed.Setup was painless both from a hardware and a software standpoint. The printer does need a fairly sturdy base. It isn't heavy, but the head moves so fast that it generates a lot of lateral momentum. It's pretty quiet, just the typical inkjet &quot;clacks&quot; and &quot;whirrs.&quot; It also seems mechanically very efficient.So far, this is the best all-around printer I've ever owned. It does everything extremely well for the price -- photos, graphics, B&amp;W text, and color text. I'm a software developer and it is great for source code print-outs in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, since that application can now color-code source print-outs and the printer has a mode which can pack two or four pages in one!It seems to be extremely versatile in terms of usable media, and I have yet to have a single jam or misfeed. Like all inkjet printers, the ink bleeds, so print quality is a function of media and printer settings. It pays to experiment with paper and settings (easy to do with the canon print driver). The S820 is not quite as crisp as a laser printer for pure black text, but more than adequate for everyday letter writing, etc. -- especially given that you can spice up a document with color!In brief, the right purchase for me. If I need to print 50 pages at a time, I'll still fire up the laser printer, but the S820 will do the bulk of my printing from this point forward.
I bought this to use on my PC for Skype. Plug and play, simply insert USB and off you go. Like the boom so I can point to where I am (or others).I can recommend.
Although a month and a spindle of disks have been trashed, I don't have it working yet. I've just sent it back to ADS for repair. Seems that it starts okay in direct tape to disk but freezes on a video frame while the counter and audio continue working. At that time, the green capture light of the DX2 stops flashing and becomes steady and the DVD recorder stops burning. A program upgrade was installed, but the problem continued. Several calls to ADS Tech, when I could get them on the phone, offered the upgrade and blamed the problem on memory, but my 512 RAM had nothing else running except Norton Internet Security. So it went back for whatever ADS/Tech5 can find wrong with it. I haven't given up hope, yet!
Pluuged it in, working nice, transferred a couple gigs of video, unmounted, unplugged.It wouldn't turn on again.The moral of this story is to stick to known brands. Ugh.
You have probably read all the product specifications by the manufacturer and other publications regarding the performance and features of the Studio DV. Based on my experience, I can assure you that Studio DV performs as well if not better that all the claims in the product reviews.Installation was a snap with no problems. However, you may need to stop all other programs running in the background (Norton anitivirus, monitor power-saver, etc.) to provide maximum system resources to Studio DV. Before doing this, some of the icons on the screen appeared jumbled. This is explained in the troubleshooting portion of the manual.The video capture in &quot;preview&quot; quality works great - it simply shows what you need to know while you are editing. After capture of your scenes, you can select any scene and scroll through it by moving the scroll bar. Ditto for the transition effects and titles.You can add your own narration by using your computer's microphone as the preview window plays the scenes. You can then come back and adjust the fade and volume levels of the narration track and the other two audio tracks. This is very powerful (but simple) editing features that I was very amazed to discover in Studio DVSound editing capabilities are amazing for a product at this price level! You can see the &quot;wave-form&quot; representation of the audio so its much easier to sync a particular part of the audio to the video (such as an audio &quot;bang&quot; sound effect to the video &quot;explosion&quot;).The titling software that is included is A+. Why would you need anything else? I have used $1000 titling software and although I had some additional &quot;whiz/bang&quot; effects, who needs that all the time. The point is to make a great title, put it where you want it quickly and easily and be able to customize it to some reasonable level. Studio DV lets you do all of that.In summary, if you need to edit you Digital 8 or DV videos quickly, simply and with minimal learning curve and hassles go with Studio DV. I can see even pros using this on thier home movies! You have everything you need to make great looking movies.Good Luck
This is a really sturdy portable DAT recorder from Sony. I used to own a TCD-D7, which after a 7 years stopped loading tapes. The metal case on the TCD-D100 really helps to protect the unit from bumps and the like. As far as people claiming DAT tapes are nearly impossible to buy, I suggest they are looking in the wronmg places. Any pro/dj shop will have them (musicfactory, etc). Also, I've used DDS tapes and they work just fine (these are DAT computer backup tapes). This new DAT unit is also battery friendly, getting by with half the amount of batteries as the TCD-D7 used. Overall, a really nice portable DAT recorder.
My sister bought this camera and I've used it a lot, it's great to have your pictures with dates so you can organize your albums cronologically. Also, this APS system is perfect for those extra lerge photos in which you don't want to miss a bit. I recomend this camera, it's a great value from a good brand.
These earphones sound surprisingly good. They are very light and produce a nice sound. Don't expect these to sound like Bose earphones but they sound much better than my pair of $60 earphones from Sony. They fold nicely but the travelling bag is too tight a fit to make it easy to use. I have also read other reviewers who are concerned about the flimsy plug and I would agree. All in all though, I am certainly happy with ths product.
I cannot say enough good about this unit I have had it in 4 diffferent units. 'pickup,car,motorcycle,quad. On each unit it worked with not one problm. I would put an address in and it would put me with in 10 feet of my dest. If you went off corse it would reroute you right now. The only thing that I could see wrong with it is the speed did not match what I was in, but that could be the vehicle I was in. Over all I am very pleased with the 550. papajoe
I am no where close to an audiophile, nor am I generally critical of a product. I purchased these, and took them back almost immediately -- something I almost never do. While comfortable enough, the sound quality on these was worse than the $2 headphones that I picked up on the airplane. When others say the bass isn't punchy, what they mean is that there's no bass whatsoever. The product marketing suggests that it amplifies sounds important to gaming such as bullets and footsteps. Indeed it does. It ALSO greatly amplifies static, compression artifacts, and crackling noises. Everything sounded tinny and cheap, as if the speakers were actually broken.Secondly, the microphone is of terrible quality. Every word you speak into it is nestled comfortably in a thick, squishy pad of hissing noise. This hiss, incidentally, is amplified by the headphones if you hear your own feed. The microphone far too quiet, requiring either an uncomfortably loud speaking voice or an increase in microphone gain. The gain, of course, equally increases voice volume and the background hiss.I exchanged these for an equivalently priced set from Sennhauser (pc 166). In comparison, the new set sounds like perfection. Additionally, the microphone adds little to no background noise and clearly picks up even a whisper. I can adjust my soundcard's equalizer if I wish to blast high end.
Like other Tivoli radios, the PAL has an excellent tuner (why aren't all radios this good?) that easily picks up NPR where other radios don't. Sound is very well balanced, though not quite as good as the Model 1. However, the rechargeable battery makes this far and away my favorite radio. It's easy to pack for several nights in a hotel or to carry into the yard. I even used it to find a break in a 1,200' invisible dog fence!
I got my first ipod when the 3rd gen Nano came out and proceeded to fill it up right away. Now what?This 80GB was the perfect answer. I do not know how people can say 1-3 ratings. Mine is wonderful. I have 4,500 songs on it every CD I own. now I am converting my Records to CD and putting them on it too, I have 200++ albums and it will still not come close to filling this baby.I got the square ipod home Amazon had as a deal of the day. It sounds fantastic...just like Bose. I crank that baby up and hear it all thru the house. I love that I can have all my CD's in one tiny place and take it with me.I highly recommed this ipod. It is bult sturdy too.My only sligt complaint is that many of my albums do not have artwork available in the itune store. I guess my type music is the most popluar. Christian Contempory.
the installation is not hassle free, but after everything is done, it is pretty stable and fast.
We're using this to hold our music collection for iTunes with our old Mac G4 tower, and transfer of files and accessibility was (and is) fast and smooth. Yes, you do have to format the drive for Mac OS using Disk Utility in the Utilities folder, and the lame backup software that this comes with isn't Mac compatible, but Backup by Apple is a far more elegant solution, anyways! Don't hesitate if you need a lot of storage, and don't be discouraged because some of it's 'features' are just sales gimmicks. This hard drive is quiet, sleeps when it's supposed to, and is fast enough for most applications.
I use this fan on my 17" notebook. Was worried at first b/c of size difference but it sits flat and haven't had any problems. Definitely was skeptical but am pleasantly surprised and have recommended this product to family and friends. I noticed an improvement in performance and will be purchasing another for another member of household. Also, I like that it has a speed adjustment dial, instead of low/high settings or none at all on other coolers. It came well-packaged and took 5 minutes to unpack and get running.*Update 5/4/12I am STILL using this fan. It's working the same as day 1, except that I have made an effort to clean it out from time to time. I have 2 cats that like leaning against the back of the laptop and the fan sucks in some hair. It collects in the front of the fan and to get it out, (After I turn it off) I tip the fan backwards so the debris falls towards the 2 fans and I can pull it out from there with needlenose pliers or tweezers or knife or whatever you have handy. I am gentle with it and do not bang it around or treat it poorly. I am very satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend it. I use a large 17" laptop and do notice a difference when I'm not using it. I have a smaller fan, meaning the depth; the width is the same, and I prefer the full base models as my other laptop tends to tip off the smaller unit. I have to re-adjust the base fan periodically. Barely annoying but thought to mention it.
The item arrived in a separate metalic envelope without any instructions. I plugged it into my computer. My computer didn't recognize it. I tried to install it through control panel and my computer didn't recognize it there either. It may work at my work site because my computer is newer there, but who knows. I don't recommend to the average computer software user.
The Cisco wireless router arrived on time and as advertised. I would purchase from this vendor again. Product is working fine.
The Linksys WRT54GL router is a very capable router out of the box. I cannot attest to Linksys Firmwares operation or stability. I can, however, confidently state that this router, coupled with the Tomato Firmware is by far the best SOHO router I have ever worked with. I received the Version 1.1 of this router and loaded it with Tomato immediately. Be aware that doing this most assuredly voids your warranty, but it is well worth it. I am running Tomato 1.19 but he is up to version 1.20 though as of this writing. I have experience with numerous routers from several manufacturers. Nothing compares to the Linksys WRT54GL and Tomato.
The reviews I read before my purchase were pretty much correct. The earbuds are pretty comfy; and the sound is ok for the price. I have smaller ears than the average person, but I use the earbuds daily and for hours at a time. I just need to make sure that I put them in correctly and not just shove them in my ears. I have another earbud by Skull Candy and the Coby's are definitely more comfortable.
My calculator arrived when I expected it, brand new in sealed packaging. It's a great calculator for finance and accounting, but you do need to read the instruction manual to fully understand all the functions. My ONLY issue is that I keep turning it off because the on/off button is where the clear button was on my previous calculator, but I'm sure I'll get used to this soon, so it's no biggie.
When I first got this lens, all I could say was "Wow". It was much bigger than any of my other lenses I own, weighing a hefty amount. I didn't know what to think. It was in testing it out that I got to see how excellent the optics are. Here's how I'll simply put it: If the Olympus 50mm f2 macro prime lens is considered a crown jewel in the Olympus optics lineup, then this lens is like having a prime for every mm in focal length is covers. I say this not necessarily for the macro function, but for the portraits. This is definitely The King of portrait lenses in Olympus's catalog.The only cons are the price & the weight. If you are a portrait shooter and you can handle the weight, and your wallet can handle the hit it will receive, this is definitely THE lens to have. You will definitely not regret it!samples of work taken with this lens can be viewed @ [...]
I bought the SD3800 to go with my Toshiba 57H82 HDTV. There was an obvious improvement in the picture and clarity over my old Toshiba 1600 which played many enjoyable DVDs. The SD3800 upconverts to 540 and that matches the Toshiba HDTV. It was easy to set up and has worked great for the last month. The remote is nice and large with easy access to buttons. It allows easy adjustment of audio settings and provides zoom controls that help you to fit the screen to your TV if you need it. It is nice and compact and fits well on top of my TV. There are many choices and you can find good info at [website]to help you make your decision.
very good product its working with my sony xplod amp and it work perfec just wat i spected thank a lot
Just bought this but it's over 30 days now. New TV with Netflix dingle still drops signal. Bought a new Mac Mini and after two days trying to connect to the net, an Apple wireless professional said these "G" routers are 4 year old technology. He thinks that G does not support the new Mac Mini or other new electronics very well. Now I have to go purchase a new "N" router. I thought I did my research but I guess not enough. At least list that these old "G" routers are not the best for newer electronics.
At first I was all, "Woo Hoo" but after 3 days my Ipod froze and never came back so I exchanged it at Best Buy for another one. 2 hours later, it turned off and never turned back on so I exchanged it for ANOTHER one and then this one had battery failure.Yes, it may be cute, but if you're gonna put up that kind of money, get the 20 gig. After I got my full refund and a month later on my birthday I bought the 20 gig and I LOVE it! I can fit 20 times more songs and it's reliable! And a month later @ Best Buy I oddly saw 4 ipods on markdown out of box. (I swear to God those are all mine)
I bought this MP3 player as a xmas gift for my sister after comparing characteristics and price vs other brands.It worked for 3 days and then just died. We have tried all the troubleshooting we can think of/have been suggested and nothing has workedI'm trying to get a replacement or a refund from sandiskThis failure adds to all the ones I've had with flashdrives (512 kb and 2 GB)I WON'T BUY ANOTHER SANDISK PRODUCT EVER!!!!Save yourselves all the trouble and frustration and look for other brands.
I'm writing this from my new Zaurus SL6000l, yay!Haven't gotten a really good chance to get it working with my other stuff yet. I was immediately disappointed to find that qtmail won't do imaps or smtp over ssl; our mail server won't accept clear-text passwords over the net (does anyone anymore?). Seems like a big shortsight for a business-class PDA.Support files are sure tough to find on the Sharp site, still looking for kernel sources so I can compile up a FreeS/WAN kernel module.I'm really looking forward to trying out one of the VOIP clients with it; the speaker and mic on the back are clearly positioned with using it as a phone in mind.Yes! The screen does rock, I can't believe how tiny but fine it is. I'm going to be permanently cross-eyed in no time from working from 6&quot; away!Soon I'll be looking into trying OpenZaurus, it's clear that's the way to go.I originally ordered mine from here; on the catalog page it said 'ships in 2-3 days.' After purchasing it, though, the wait got longer and longer; when it went to almost two weeks, I began to get angry, so canceled and ordered from PC Connection instead. Two days later it was in my hands!
Don't understand why anyone would pay $40 for the same cable just because it's made by Monster Cable. This is a cable that carries a digital signal so what is Monster claming they do better. I only payed $12.99 and it works perfect!
I am a youth worker and wanted a camera to carry around with me for those fun candid snapshots when working with my kids. But I didn't want to carry my heavy camera. This one is PERFECT!! It's light and runs on double AA's, so it's easy as pie to "recharge" when needed. And the pictures it takes are clear and easy to focus!
Althogh some people have been saying that the Rio Carbon is better, I highly disagree. The iPod has games and other extras while the R.C. doesn't. The R.C. has 5 gigab. of space compared to the iPod's 4, but can't hold many more songs. If Documents is what you are interested in, still get the iPod because your average document is 5-10KB, and there are a 100KB in a Megab. (is that right or is it a 1000? I'm not sure.) and a 1000 Magab. in a Gigab. times 4, I think you'll have enough space!
I recently ordered this for an upstairs guest bedroom TV, as the room has no cable outlet. I previously used a single wire antenna, but I had issues with numerous stations freezing and going in and out. I figured for the price it was worth a shot.Installation:The antenna took all of 5 minutes, and I 'mounted' it behind the 32" flat-screen. While it is about 4" thick, it was not enough to cause an eyesore. The included photocopy installation guide is about as worthless as could possibly be, ignore it and just use common sense and the pictures on the box.Performance:I live about 15 miles north of Kansas City MO, with my previous single wire antenna I received 27 channels, but as mentioned earlier many channels were very unstable to the point that I needed something better. With this new antenna I was able to pick up 28 channels, all of them rock solid, zero freezing or dropping out. luckily my TV placement was orientated in the correct direction as well. The antenna is on the second floor and is pointed in the direction of the stations (as per antennaweb.org) directly through the entire length of my house with no issues.Cons:Manual is junk. The construction is flimsy, but once mounted there is no need to touch it, or in most cases even see it.For those who are not aware, the picture quality from HD broadcasts are normally much better then satellite or cable, as the are uncompressed. If you love your local sports teams, try and watch them over the air instead of via cable or sat, you will be very surprised by the increase in quality.Overall for the price and performance I am very happy with the results of the antenna.
Like several other reviewers, my autofocus quit. Nikon service made it sound like they'd never heard of the problem. When I mentioned how many other people were writing about a similar problem, the response was the same: "what problem?". I've bought several Nikon's over the years and have liked their service. I'll shop other brands next time.
Wanted to connect a Mac Mini to a TV that had a component connection. Tried every configurations on 2 different TV's. No dice on either. So I went with a Apple DVI-to-Composite/S-Video adapter. Now that works flawlessly!
This camera is simply amazing. I suggest you buy this over any other camera on the ultracompact market.I really did my research to find this camera. I looked in about every place on the net that sells cameras, and I chose this one.Pros-ULTRACOMPACT-Huge LCD-Spectacular "set-up" photos, like portraits and closeups.-Great spontaneous photos, like quickies-Read/Write time (with the included sd) is AMAZING-Startup time is under 1 second (excellent)-Canon's photo manual is very helpful and nice-Included software is pretty darn good. (I'm sure you could find better, but I use it because of it's simplicity.)-Manual settings is very good for an ultracompact-Battery life is good, and it charges in 90 minutes-Switching from Photo to Review (and vice versa) is VERY fast-Excellent video mode for a camera of this caliberCons-No battery life meter (that I can tell)-Sort of flimsy av-out flapThe Pro's heavily outweigh the cons, no doubt.Overall, I would seriously recommend this camera to anyone who wants:1. A small, lightweight camera they can take everywhere2. Nice, big prints from an ultracompact3. Enough funtions to get the job done.Buy this.
For $500(or $600 for the 60GB edition) you can get a computer. I think its a little to expensive for what you get. The battery life is better, which is a plus but other than that there is no significant improvement on the 4G iPod, except for the color screen/photo viewing which in my opinion is not worth 100 extra dollars. There are much better color screen and photo viewing mp3 player alternatives out there, at a much lower cost. Check out the Archos Gmini 400(can play videos also and its the same size as the iPod), iRiver iHP-320(bundled with FM Radio, In-line recording, voice recording), or Cowon iAudio M5(same as iRiver IHP-320 only smaller).[...]
I have had my frame under constant use on my office desk for nearly six months without problems. Clear display. My only complaint is with the included software which is not as user friendly as could be and quite slow to up load pictures.
The only reason I am giving this a 2 star is because customer service was so nice when we went to return the product. I guess you get what you pay for with this product. Had it to hook my stereo to the TV and it worked perfectly for about a week, then the family sat down to watch a movie and boom, no sound. Refunded with no problems and the sellers were very quick to respond and help me with everything. Time to try another cable!
I wish it worked from behind the camera a little bit better, but otherwise this is a great purchase. Highly recommended.
I just got my GPX ice blue cd player! The thing has good looks! And the fact that it comes with a car adapter...it rules! The sound is pretty good...And again- the headphones and the cd player looks sooo nice...But it does look different in the picture on this website..But its okay! Still works gReAt!
Great sound, fills medium sized room. Setup allows for input as to speaker placement. Price was right.
Toner Cartridges arrived early, same as "overnight shipping" even though they were shipped "ground." And they were "as Advertised", I'm very pleased with the product and service.
I was looking for a great sounding set of headphones at a reasonable price, the Koss PortaPros sound as good as the expensive models at a fraction of the price. I was skeptical, but upon listening was a believer instantly.
I really like this wireless router. I just wish it had a longer range, I get a weak signal on the other side of the house....maybe 35-40 feet.
I bought this for my 5G iPod video, and it works great. They must have redesigned the cut-out for the headphones because mine is cut out to the right...exactly where it's supposed to be. I can fit headphones, iTalk, and dock connector in the pouch, and with the iPod inside, it stills closes well. I have my iPod in the leather case, and it is great. It doesn't get 5 stars because the plastic protector sheet for the face is too thick. The thickness affected the touch sensitivity. I bought the thinner protector sheets that Apple offers, and it works much better! The case fits great in my backpack, or purse, and I have had no problems with damage. It may be a bit too bulky for some people, but I love this thing, and it comes with almost everything you would need to protect your iPod. I would recommend this.
The Nikon remote shutter release is exactly what it ought to be. It allows me to take a picture without touching the camera - very long tripod exposures. It allows me to get in a group photo It's fine. It's a small thing needing to be kept track of and it doesn't actually go with my eyes... But for this price, and considering there aren't competing brands or anything, I feel my camera kit MUST have this.
The PiranhaMax 150 was just what i needed. Set up was a breeze, and learning to operate it took about 5 mins. It works great and does eveything that i needed it to do.Installation was easy,the directions are clear and walk you right through it.Within 10 mins. I was using the PiranhaMax 150 . The screen is large and viewable with no trouble,and the 1 button menue makes setting up to your specs. could'nt go any smoother
This is my third set of Sennheiser Wireless Headphones. I tried several other brands (Sony,RCA) and had to return them. They did not have the range and sound quality of the Sennheiser systems. Weather on my TV or my computer system, the Sennheiser Headphones are worth the extra $.
Had no issue getting it installed. Just popped in an extra 250 gig hard drive I had laying around. I did need to download the latest drivers and firmware. We are able to connect to it from both our XP and Vista PC. My only complaint, while minor, is that its performance is a little slower that I would have expected. However it gets the job done and my family loves being able to store and share their photos, home videos and other files. For the price it's a good deal.
i had this for awhile and it serves me good still. i can fit 2 cameras in there, Nikon N80 and a manual Canon, with 2 lens. enough pockets to store few films and such and even a small p&s digicam. i dropped my bag few times and bumped it against few things while shooting in nyc but nothing happened to the cameras. strong bag. ONE downside is that, perhaps because i had so many things in the bag, that the top part of the cover ripped while i was carrying it by the handle. i just stapled it back. other than that, it's really good.
I have about a hundred movies and several seasons of TV Shows and this case has so much storage space I feel the urge to go movie shopping!
looks very professional. ive gotten alot of good comments.. however, the trim (edges) is not leather, it's just some brown plastic sewn into the edges., but the leather is really tight, and it does not fit more than a computer and a book..
I'm happy with this product, I think that in the future I will buy the ink in this place again.
I purchased this set from BJ's and it was dead out of the box. The service dept is totaly worthless. No way to expedite a repair even for a brand new product! could take 5-7 days for parts. Can't bring it back because the box gets destroyed by there directions to get the set out.I will NEVER buy another Philips ANYTHING ever again.
This card works perfectly, and does everything I could ask of it. Durable, easy to use, and spacious. I used this particularly for an LG Vu for about a year, and then passed it down to my little brother, who is still using it after an additional year. It can be slow transferring large amounts of data, so don't try to use it as a flash drive between computers.
Works great! And the price is great. $20.00 less than Target!.I have had no problem where ever I drive! Nothing to set up, just plug in and go.
First of all, i don't own this camera--i have the nikon d80--but a friend of mine does and i've been able to compare both side to side. no, the E500 isn't a better camera than the d80 (wishful thinking), but it's one of the best values in the entry-level dslr market. if you're thinking about it, consider the following:--do you want something more advanced than a point and shoot, but less than a professional DSLR?--are you a "prosumer" who will be happy with kit lenses, and is not likely to outlay thousands of dollars on pro glass, at least initially?--is your budget between $500 and $1000?if the answer is yes, definitely consider this olympus. Compared directly to the d80, the e500 didn't embarrass itself (which is saying something), and outfitted with the 50mm zuiko prime, takes just as sharp flicks as the Nikon. interestingly, oly's color system favors yellows and greens, while nikon is big on reds and blues. thus, the same shot taken with the e500 and the d80 looked different. this comes down to personal preference, although i believe you can tweak these settings a bit in menu if it's a major concern.the plusses to this camera are:-good-to-excellent picture quality.-full manual controls, plus Aperture, Shutter, and Program modes, and various scene options (landscape, night shot, sports)-bulb setting for long exposures.-SLR-like feel and ergonomics; the E500 looks like a "real" SLR, not a toy, and has a nice, solid heft without being too heavy.-a wealth of advanced menu options (which might be overwhelming for newbies).-comes with a 2 lens kit covering 28-300mm film equivalent (due to 2x conversion factor).-more megapixels than nikon d40/d50 (8mp is plenty of pixels for large prints); same MPs as rebel XT (although MPs don't necessarily equal image quality, despite the fact that that's what consumers are led to believe)-takes CF and x-D cards.-has a hot shoe for external flash.-dust reduction system (which nikon lacks).-extremely low noise at ISOs up to 400; has auto ISO feature; can shoot at 1600 ISO if necessary, although you can expect more grain than fine detail at that setting.- 2x conversion factor a boon to telephoto enthusiasts and wildlife shooters, since it effectively doubles your range. pair this with a long telezoom and you'll be seeing the whites of bird's eyes.-if you have manual-focus oly film lenses, a digital adapter is available.-the price. it's already $150 less than what my friend paid six months ago, and the price can only drop further. definitely a deal, considering what you'd spend for a similar body/2-lens kit from other manufacturers.the minuses are:-not as user friendly as nikon d-series; complicated menu means steep learning curve for first-time DSLR users and P&S; converts. reading the manual is a must!!!-average burst rate for a DSLR (Oly claims 2.5 fps, faster than most P&S;'s but not as speedy as the nikon D80 or the canon xt's).-at high ISOs--800 and up--superiority of nikon is evident.-only one jog wheel dial (a sure sign of an entry-level dslr).-many functions require fiddling with menu settings (rather than external controls), which can be frustrating when you're trying to get "the shot."-no image stabilization feature (which pentax and sony have, as well as many high-end P&S; digitals).-built-in flash isn't great (strongly recommend external flash, like Oly FL-36).-kit lenses deliver mediocre low-light performance; the 14-45's aperture is a sloth-like 6.3 on the long end, far worse than the 40-150 which is 5.6 maximum fully zoomed out even though it covers a longer range.-2x mag. factor adversely affects wide-angle capabilities. if you want to go wider than 14mm (28mm film equivalent), you're looking at outlaying the price of the camera or more for a wide prime or zoom.here's the catch: if you want comparable DSLR performance from the oly, you'll have to pay a pretty penny for higher-quality lenses, which really depends on your faith in oly's 4/3rds system, which it shares with panasonic and leica. at first, the 4/3rds selection was sparse, but as of 3/10/2007, olympus has just announced several new zuiko zoom lenses to go with their aftermarket offerings: a 12-60 (24-120 equiv.), 50-200 (100-400 equiv)and 14-35 (28-70 equiv.), all with an ultra-quiet motor oly calls "SWD" (basically serves the same function as sigma's USM or nikon's SWM) and a 70-300 (140-600 (!) equiv.). this shows they are serious about playing in the dslr arena and should inspire confidence among entry-level users that oly's commited to its product line. these new lenses aren't cheap, but with wider apertures (as wide as f/2.0) and quick internal motors, they could rival canon and nikon's offerings. there's still no IS/VR equivalent offered, but the pot just got sweeter, especialy for those who don't want to jump on the canikon bandwagon.lens options aside, the E500 is aimed more at the casual user who wants to look like a pro without spending pro dough. More to the point, to really unlock the full potential of this camera, you're going to have to take some time really learning the functions (and maybe researching terms like aperture, shutter speed, and iso). and of course, by the time you figure out the manual, there will probably be a lot more lenses available. for a P&S; user who wants to take exhibition-quality shots right out of the box without having to adjust every setting, this isn't the camera for you (that camera may not exist). For a film shooter converting to DSLR, the E500 will deliver adequate-to-very good performance without breaking the bank.for the majority of users who want a high-quality, if not super high-end, camera, with some flexibility as far as options, at a value price, the E500 deserves a long look. However, if budget is your primary concern, i'd also check out some fixed-lens superzooms, like the Canon S3 IS Pro (6mp/12x zoom), and the Panasonic DMC FZ50 (10mp/12x zoom), which both have image stabilization, deliver near-DSLR performance, and have most (but not all) of the same functionality as the E500 at a lower price -- hundreds less, in fact. But if faster frames per second rates and having options like super wide-angle, long telephoto, and lower aperture numbers appeals to you, then you'll want to go DSLR.if you do get this camera, make sure you get at least a 2GB card with a fast writing speed, which will improve performance and decrease lag time between shots. also, if you have the loot, definitely consider buying the body only, and starting off with one or two of the premium lenses. with the 12-60 and the 70-300, for instance, it's possible to cover a focal range from 24-600 with only two lenses.
Seller knew how excited I was to have camera and made sure to delivery in a speedy transaction. I've used the camera a couple times now , so far so good.
Do you own a Digital SLR and wish you could carry a light back-up camera? This is the one! My main rig consists of a Nikon D70 with several lenses and accessories, a fantastic camera for the serious enthusiast. But too heavy and bulky for some purposes, such as long mountain hikes or day-long city tours. That's where this little wonder comes in and takes care of business!The Powershot G7 is light and small yet it has the ability to take great shots, just like the big, heavy DSLR's. I've had mine for a week now, and have found it to work wonders. Great metering system and sharp lens, crisp LCD, intuitive menu and accessible controls. Its autofocus is fast for a point-and-shoot and the body's built quality makes it feel quite solid. The photos are all great: landscapes, portraits, macros, action shots, interiors, nighttime, you name it, the G7 delivers. And that's working in full auto! Using the entire potential of this small wonder -all the manual features and presets- takes a little bit of practice and consulting the manual, but it's all worth it. Highly recommended as a second semi-pro camera or as a high-end point-and-shoot for those wanting a quality non DSLR.
I am an average tech person. I am by no means an expert but I usually can figure new devices out pretty quick. I have purchased two of these routers over the past year, one for me and one as a gift. I had to set both of them up. I set mine up first and had tons of trouble trying to get it work. It took several hours and some research on the internet to get it to work with my modem. But, I've had it about a year now and have had no troubles with it since. The second one I just set up for my inlaws a couple of days ago. Again, I had a little trouble with the modem but no where as near as much with the first one. The signal is strong enough to cover my 1600sq ft house which is all that I need.
Love the case, but I should have bought it elsewhere, paid as much for shipping as the case cost.
I got a set of these for a friend and had to get one for me.
This Logitech keyboard/mouse combo is an excellent buy. In addition to all the regular keys, this keyboard also has enhanced 'F' keys that are pre-programmed to do a number of different tasks like open Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. There are also 'Undo', 'Redo', 'Print' and 'Save' keys. there are also 4 user-programmable keys. To the left of the 'Caps Lock' key are a 'Back' and 'Close Window' keys to control your browser. It took me a while to get used to these, but now I like them. The mouse is nothing fancy: your basic 3-button variety, with the middle button being a scroll wheel. The best thing about these devices is the lack of wires to clutter up the desk/restrain free motion of the mouse.
The only reason I give these a 4 star rating is due to the instructions. They are only pictures and the pictures apply to multiple different Bose speakers. After spending the time to figure out which picture matched my speakers they went together fine. They are very sturdy and the wobble base is weighted so it won't tip over unless someone purposely tips it over. I do not reccomend them in a house that has small children for that reason. It was easy to assemble especially for me with not much mechanical expertise. Another top quality Bose product.
This is my first DSLR and I can say it will be the last for a long time. I've only had it for two weeks and I haven't even scratched the surface of all that it can do. The picture quality is awesome and the ease of use is even better. I've owned an SLR (Minolta) before but it didn't compare to the quality of this unit. The older Minolta even costed about the same as this unit and it couldn't even come close to the feature for value ratio of the Olympus Evolt E500.This camera is beginner friendly and the manual supplied with it is easy to read and understandable. I can't wait to get aerial shots of Afghanistan. Exceptional clarity in any mode is an understatement. Buy one today and see what I mean. Enjoy!!!
Fast delivery. It solved the problem of leaving my HP camera docking unit and charger in a Florida hotel. The charger is fast and comes in a cloth drawstring bag with a small tripod. It got my perfectly good camera back up and working at a great value. I recommend it to anyone in a similar situation.
I just purchased one of these because I'm counting down the space on my computer, especially now that I'm doing home movie editing on it. I thought this would be the perfect storage solution for my photo, video and audio files. However, I was a little leery. Good Thing! As people have noted, it is ridiculously easy to set up. But, I did notice right away a nasty vibration. It had my whole desk throbbing. Mmmm. I wondered if that was normal. Decided to live with it a few days before transferring files. Good thing - The morning of the third day, no power. Dead player. No lights, no nothing. The thing just croaked! So glad I hadn't moved my files! I purchased it elsewhere and will be returning it pronto. I'll not be buying another. I'll try a different brand this time. Too bad, I was so excited. I'd give it no stars, but that wasn't a choice.
I love not having to deal with extra cords. The Zune AC Adapter charges my Zune using the usb cord. Charging is easy!
Your wasting your money if you plan on getting a new computer anytime soon. Customer service is very poor. They try to sell you on a "discounted upgrade" for $100 since this is useless with windows 7 but the "discounted upgrade is an old machine that does not scan color and is cheaper to get on Amazon.
the extension adapter is kind of annoying, but completely necessary if you want it to even reach your jacket pocket. otherwise these phones excel in noise cancellation and have strong audio qualities/attributes.
I held off purchasing a GPS system for my PPC for about 2 years. Then I purchased the Toshiba E755 and finally did some serious research on the more popular GPS systems and software, e.g., Co-Pilot, Mapopolis, Destinator, and took the plunge. For the combination of features and price I decided on Pharos, and I'm glad I did (note: there is currently a $50 rebate on the already low price offered at Amazon, effectively dropping the price below $200). One of my unspoken concerns was that it would be a complex process to set it up on the PPC--nothing could have been further from the truth. I pulled out the quickstart card, downloaded the software to my laptop, synced the PPC and downloaded a local map for testing. (Note: as the GPS unit fits in the Compact Flash slot of the E755, you'll want to invest in a SD media card--the downloaded maps are resource hogs. For example, I initially used a 32MB SD card and used about 20MB for two maps; I've since purchased a 64MB card. Be advised Toshiba PPC owners: shop carefully for your SD cards. I was ready to purchase a Sandisk because I've had great luck w/ their CF cards. But having read other Toshiba owners' woes w/ Sandisk SD cards, I went to the company's website and checked for compatibility of their SD cards w/ Toshiba PPCs--they are not) Anyway, read quickly through the salient parts of the owner's manual to make sure I understood the basic functions and turned the system on--inside my house and not seated in front of a window.) About 90 seconds later I was connected to several satellites. I then got into the car and mapped several known routes, all of which were mapped accurately. One word of caution: make sure your &quot;sounds and notifications&quot; are turned on on your PPC otherwise the GPS voice prompts will not function. I did not, but it gave me the opportunity to test Pharos' customer service. I E-mailed customer service one evening about the problems I was having with the voice prompts and I received a reply the next morning outlining the steps I needed to take.Some of the features I found particularly useful:-the on-screen display is great; there are several different modes: text directions; maps w/ turn-by-turn indicators (two views); expanded map view.-voice prompts and turn indicators are very useful.-w/ automatic re-routing, you'll not be off course for long--I found this very helpful; quick and accurate.-system provides both a daylight and night view.-you can use your contacts info in MS to select destinations or points of origin.-the system comes with the CF GPS, an antenna extension (which I have yet to use; the compact flash GPS has done a great job without it), cigarette lighter power cord for the PPC and a mounting kit.Bottomline: probably not the flashiest GPS system out there w/ lots of bells and whistles, but for the price, functionality, and accuracy, you can't beat it. For the great PPC the E755 is, this makes it yet more indispensable. I would make this purchase again.
I just got mine today, I am happy about this.Pro's -1. Robust & nicely built.2. There is nice little pockets of different size, shape all over for all your other items you want to carry with your laptop.3. The shoulder strap is very comfortable.4. There is a innovative hidden zipper water bottle pocket - this is cute5. The laptop compartment is compact, separate, & it has a security strap.6. The outer flap close is a click lock & length of which can be adjusted.7. The back of the back has zippered sleeve to use that to tie up with your carry on luggage handle (innovative & useful)Con's -1. The laptop compartment shape is NOT for widescreen laptops. I have a 13.3" widescreen & it barely fits the length but has space on the sides (little irritating). So, when it says it fits 15.4", it may not fit a widescreen laptop.2. Apart from the compartment, otherwise also the bag could have been made a little more compact because I see some space on both the sides outside the compartment which again can not be used really for anything effectively.Note: I have read many reviews, people asked for a hand handle, but i think the hand handle would be a negative point considering the style this bag has.overall, I like it, considering the price I got for, its a winner.Edit 26th Nov:After I started extensively using it, I want to update few of my earlier comments1. It seems that I have also started missing the hand carry handle, it would have been good if it was there2. Now I dont believe it should have been made more compact (refer to point no 2 in con section of my original review) as now I feel it has right amount of space for some additional documents etc which you might want to carry along with your laptop.With this I would probably change my rating to 4.5 stars...
I had another Sony VAIO for 8 years and never had a problem. This one arrived and seemed to be fine, but when I tried to use Outlook I started getting funny error messages. I called support and was diagnosed with a corrupted hard drive. I debated then whether to return it, but since I'd had such a good experience with Sony before... I sent it in. Didn't get it back for 28 days (normal is 7-10 days). They had to replace the motherboard, a fact my repairs slip did not record-- I found that out talking to a Sony tech when I was hunting it down. All in all a bad experience, the only good thing about this was Amazon, which gave me a refund.
I purchased this for a Dell D610. Received it on time and it fit correctly in slot. Have used it for a week and avg. charge is better than 2 hours of normal work. As is always the case there will probably be some defective units but from the enclosed letter with the battery I feel the company will correct the problem.
So this is the first time i bought wireless headphones, i was initially weary because i kept reading reviews about hissing and poor quality and even worse shot transmission distance. Well i decided on the RS130 based on a review from an audio guy, and i am very happy. This hardware was easy to use and set up, there was hissing at first but you hit the tune button once or twice and it optimizes the sound quality. I havent tested the distance yet but it works great even when i move around.
So far I am very happy with the printer. The prints look like they were done at a professional lab. The only thing I wish is that I could buy the ink and the paper separately.
great experience with Amazon and JW Music. Delivery was problem free and on time.
Replacement 20" TV for my daughters room after storm damaged several items in our house this past summer. This product has a wonderfully clear picture, adequate sound and set up was minimal to additional DVD player and VCR. If your looking for inexpensive small screen TV for a childs room or yourself , this is a nice product that seems to work great so far.
If you buy two of this your laptop could have 4Gb.I said "could" cause 32bit as Windows XP can manage total memory of 4Gb.If you have a video card that has 512Mb, then, despite you get 4Gb RAM, your computer will be able to manage only 3,5Gb.It's worsty than you thinking now.You have the video card, mother board, etc...I've bought 4Gb and my Windows XP (Toshiba P105-S921) only can manage 3Gb.It's good anyway!!! :)The price is very good by now (6/8/2007).Sorry about the English! I'm brazilian!!! :)
After a day of work on my PC, I finally got the motherboard working. The job started out nice and smooth, but I ran into problems within a few minutes after booting my PC. I worked on it again the next day, and found the memory was having issues. I reseated the memory sticks, and things started working again, even after setting the memory timing.I have only one gripe. One of the clip locks on the memory slots is broken.I don't think I will be buying another used motherboard. My experience with this one was a bit rough, but my PC is up and running again.
Just purchased this product to send living room (cable) TV to my 23" HDTV on my garage work bench, which is hooked up to an indoor antenna. Well, I'm surprised how well it transmitted the HD video and audio through 2 walls about 40 feet away to my little garage TV, using its AV input. So, I still have over-the-air reception, and HD reception from my living room cable/DVR unit - completely flexible. I'm very well pleased. ONE DRAWBACK: The HD video transmitted to my garage TV is only in 480p, resulting in a reduced size picture - does NOT transmit 1080i for some reason...but the audio is awesome. This may be due to the cable box/DVR output (video out) setting but I'm still investigating. Nonetheless, as long as you line up the units, point to point, video and sound are almost perfect, and no interference with my wireless 5.8 Gig phones or my home wireless (G/N) network.
This is the worst and I mean WORST Apple product I have ever used! I bought one with my money because I was replacing my dead 3rd Generation iPod. I liked how small it was, and since I only needed 512 MB, it was a good buy for $99 in May 2006. But then only a month later, I was listening to it on the bus and it died suddenly. It wouldn't turn on, but Apple gave me a new shuffle. Once again it died and it wouldn't come back to life. I got a pink nano for Christmas and that is way better than this piece of trash. I don't reccommend this iPod to anyone!
I received the 4214 due to a 20.00 off coupon and began making coasters immediately. I never in my wildest dreams thought I could create coasters in the privacy of my home &amp; can now die happy. To make the dream even more sweet I purchased Adaptec Easy Cd 4.1 &amp; was making fewer coasters (darn) but still made some after 5 calls to Creatives answer to long distance carriers dreams (20+ minute hold minimum) they agreed to replace the obviously defective unit but they insisted on sending a refurbished unit further they forced me to speak to several people in order to convince them to accept a credit card # so as to reduce my wait time (they wanted me to return the defective unit) wait for them to diagnose it's malady &amp; then after verifying that it was faulty replace it. I am convinced it is only because I have 2000.00 of their stuff that they sent me the drive without my first sending the old one back first. Now here's the kicker the new drive they sent is a 8433E not the 8432which I had &amp; it is not supported by the 100.00 Adaptec software I purchased due to the Nero burning rom software which came with the burner being less than good. This took numerous long distance calls to Adaptec to detirmine. so all in all I would be forced to say DO NOT BUY THIS BURNER even though now after dounloading the update for Nero to version 5.22 it does work fine. It was far too much work &amp; when you factor the cost of the now useless Adaptec software I paid 300.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DO NOT BUY THIS BURNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is my fist foray into wireless networking and I simply followed the suggestions of other reviewers in regards to being a Comcast customer, called them up with MAC ID and it went through without a glitch and I returned my rental modem the same evening.Getting to setting up my own secure networking profile, I encountered minor difficulties which were easily remedied by calling Motorola, unlike some of the reviews I saw here, our tech was local (if you catch my drift, which nowadays is rare) and helpful, shared a few tips with me on how to understand the settings under my networking profile.For ease of use, top of the line security protocols and consistency in signal strength around the home and even on separate floors, my signals never varies lower than 84%-97%. I recommend highly in my humble opinion.
I bought this microphone to improve dictation using Dragon Naturally Speaking Version 11. It works very well for this purpose. Previously I used the microphone from a Microsoft Video Conference Camera. I found that by switching to the logitech microphone, positioned much closer to the mouth than the Video Conference Camera is, that the accuracy of dictation improves significantly.With respect to the logitech microphone: Set up was simple on Windows 7 - plug and play - one minute to set up. The microphone is nicely weighted, and doesn't tip easily; I find the on/off button is very handy; and overall, the unit just feels well made.I'm very satisified. Great price/value.
It is an excellent scanner for 35mm slides,easy to operate and very sharp clear pictures.I have scanned 2600 slides and is still working great. For the price it is a real bargain.Harvey T.
I have had a hard time getting my 2 year old to wear headphones while watching his portable dvd player and these headphones worked like a charm. They were comfortable, yet stayed in place plus they drowned out the engine sounds on the airplane!
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.
This is probably the best controller for the price if you are just interested in basic controls of multiple units. I only wish it had a backlight as it is difficult to see the keys with low light.
This is a nice little case for my FX01 and I like the way they bundled it with an extra battery.
I love these things! I bought my first one in high school, about 8 years ago. It still works flawlessly. Bought the new one a few months ago, and I'm in love all over again. With almost 200 CDs, this is the only way to organize them! I typed up all my albums onto a word processor, printed and laminated the sheet instead of having to scribble all of them onto the provided paper. Just a tip.
I bought this tripod for a photography class I'm taking. Turns out the tripod is a prosumer product used by both advanced photographers and intermediate. It appears to be constructed well and supports my digital camera just fine. I got a great deal purchasing from Amazon and would recommend this tripod to anyone looking for a solid set of legs and support for their camera at a great price.
I ordered this for my daughter and ended up returning it because it was a little too complicated for my 11 year old. i did try it out before sending it back. i recorded from my dish dvr right to the device and it was perfect. i would recommend this product to anyone who needs to take tv with them, like on lunch breaks, trips, etc. how much it holds depends on the size of the memory card you put in it. i read though the reviews and go alot of info from people who are already using it. so read the rest of the reviews, they are very helpful. thats how i learned how to hook it up to my dish dvr.
This printer has been very sturdy. The rollers do wear out, but they are easily replaced. (Search the web for methods to do it yourself.) It does the duplexing well as well as being on the network.
I've always been a fan of Koss headphones, although their cheaper headphones (the 20$ ones) don't last that long, they always have had great sound quality. Well, with the PortaPros, they give excellent sound quality, and seem to be very durable (I've only had them for a couple of weeks, but they get daily use and I've dropped them a few times but they don't seem damaged in the slightest). Overall, if you're going to buy a pair of 50$ headphones, it should come down between these at the Sennheiser PX100s, and having listened to both the sound quality is not much different--mainly only the structural design (The Sennheisers are slick no joke); however, the Koss Lifetime NO QUESTIONS ASKED Warranty beats all the competition. BUY THESE HEADPHONES, NOW.
This is a great product. It's easy to use, and it makes traveling to unknown places a snap
This is my second digital camera and I must say I am very pleased. I like the grip especially and the zoom is terrific. I am so happy I can now video with sound also. It is very easy to manipulate dials and review.
I bought one of these little APS cameras on a whim right after Christmas about 2 years ago when the price was reduced ... I was having lots of trouble with my fancy and expensive Nikon Nuvis 120i APS so I needed another camera for all the APS film that I had. The ... Nikon took terrible pictures and I figured this camera had to do a little bit better. Boy, was I wrong! It takes great pictures! I carried it all over Europe last summer in my pants pocket while I watched other photographers lugging around their thousand dollar SLR's. No one ever knew I had a camera 'till I pulled it out, flipped up the lens cover (which doubles as a flash) and started snapping away. About the only feature it doesn't have is a zoom lens (which I would rarely use anyway).Go to your favorite camera store a take a look at this little gem and play around with it.Good Points: Tiny,like a pack of cigarettes, lightweight, flip up flash, sharp lens, fully automatic, self timer, drop in film loading, reduced red eye from the flip up flash. A LOT of camera for the money. Kodak did their homework on this one!Bad Points: APS film (more expensive), no zoom, tiny viewfinder.(sometimes it takes a second to get your eye propery aligned)I now have a months worth of euro-photos(about 250 pictures)to remind me of my great trip and not one turned out unacceptable.
I bought this bag after I got a new camera, a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 Nikkor zoom lens. Besides that setup and a few small knick-knacks, I don't have any other lenses or a flashes at this point to fill the bag to the rim, so I might have gotten away with an even smaller one. But I do like the fact that, besides the camera with the lens hood on, it's big enough to also hold my wallet, phone, keys, a water bottle and a couple of toys and necessities for my son. This way everything is in one place and I don't have to carry another bag.The bag looks and feels indestructible, the build quality is very good and solid. Compared to some other bags I looked at in a store it doesn't confuse the user with a dozen zippers and pockets; that way I'm not digging through the bag to find things.
Works like a charm. The handle is really strong and I like the way it ratchets up. They really thought of everything a user would think of.
I had been waiting 3 years for any manufacturer to market a camera similar in specification to the Canon EOS1. As exploration Health, Safety & Environment advisor, work takes me to middle of the desert or the oceans. The wait was for 35mm film quality, with speed of picture taking (5 frames per second is barely enough to capture dolphins - hence the 8 + fps of the EOS 1 was desired). There was a parallel wait for an Image Stabilised 28-300 zoom lens.Let's cut the story short. If I want a camera to bring on holiday, it would not be this one - the battery and charger are too heavy and bulky; instead I would choose the EOS20D without hesitation.But having hundreds of failed 35mm film frames I decided not to wait any longer but to buy the EOS1D Mark II because the 1Ds Mark II is not fast enough at 4 frames a second.With 35mm cameras, after a few seconds on the shooting, I would have to run back inside to the cabin (of a ship) to change film. If there is large enough memory card in the EOS1DII, there is no need. This camera is built with seals against the environment (and so does the 28-300mm lens). Instead of being scared of running out of film, now it is easy to keep the shutter button pressed while panning (and hoping) the dolphins do their jumps into the air.With the 28-300mm lens attached, there is no need to change lenses either. Dolphins riding the bow wave of the ship could be captured at 28mm while those further away could be caught with 300mm setting.It is a disappointment that the battery is not LiOn but the older NiMH. But as with any photo gear requiring a battery it is wise to have a spare, whatever the substance. I just wish Canon package a small travel size charger instead of the standard one which is very bulky. It has connections for two batteries (yet it could only charge one following the other) but most people would be happy using one battery while the other one is being charged. You just try to convince some airport officials to let you on the plane with the above kit, binoculars, laptop, mobile phone, GPS.......ext. hard disk....as hand luggage.For work, I am committed and therefore bear the weight and troubles of hauling the hardware. But for holidays, I would choose the EOS20D with built-in flash because who would want to lug around 3 kilos all day plus flash gun and possibly a tripod?The camera gets 4.5 stars but the battery and charger lets it down. Why just 4.5 stars ? One of the beauties I had thought with digital SLR was not having to do anything in processing, just transfer the images to the computer. Wrong. The .jpg straight out of the camera is not sharp enough. Post processing is required. Why ? Why is that necessary when the Canon S60 (which I use for different assignments (with underwater housing)) doesn't need to ? That defeats the point of having a .jpg file at 5.5 Meg when the 1.5 Meg of the S60 looks sharper straight out of the camera ? Still, there is RAW if the standard output is not suficient.Incidentally, the EOS1DsII also produces 5.5 Meg .jpg and those also require post processing. For those of us who are not interested in working longer than necessary (me) 16.7 Million Pixels would seem a bit wasted.I am still waiting for the camera which produces sharp .jpg files in-camera without having to post process, and can shoot at 8+ fps with a sensor size equivalent to 35mm film. Meantime I shall have to learn to shoot with RAW files and post process.Also incidentally, the sensor size of the EOS20D is smaller, which means although itself is lighter than the EOS1D series camera, having to carry around an extrawide lens is not my idea of fun on holiday. The magnification ratio for the EOS1DII is 1.3 whereas the EOS20D is 1.6. This means I could still travel reasonably light (compromise) with the 1DII and 28-135mm IS lens attached. Sure it is possible to use stitching but that is more time spent at the computer and time is precious.Any regrets ? None what-so-ever. It is state of the technology at the moment. Another benefit of using digital is that, it doesn't matter if you had been shooting ISO 100 all day. come the night if you want to shoot the rig with a moon as backdrop, just change to ISO 1600 without having to bother about "pushing2 the film in developing. It's a beauty when an IS L lens is attached. You'd need IS when there is machinery vibrations and the ship is moving with the swell ! Good job Canon. Now you need to shoe horn in a more capable CPU (to process the images in-camera), fit the 1DsII sensor into this one or this motordrive into the 1DsII and you may persuade me to part with more cash.
We bought this unit from Sam's Club right before a trip to Disney World. (8 hours in the car with a toddler--eek!) However, it was/is perfect! We still use it for trips around town when we're in massive traffic or our son is being really fussy. The case that keeps the dvd player on the back of the seat needs a little work, but we figured out a way to make it work for us. Also, the remote doesn't work well, but we don't really need to use it as a DVD usually lasts long enough between stops.
I just received this today (3/19/2011) and sadly I am going to have to return it. I bought this because someone posted a review stating that they installed it into their MacBook; however, I should have read the specs regarding the size. This will absolutely NOT fit into a MacBook, so don't buy this for that purpose.
The iAudio U2 is a nice mp3 player - but one of the big problems for me is the internal battery - it has to be recharged, you cannot just pop in another AAA battery. And to make matters worse, the Product Description says that the AC Adapter/Charger is included (COWON's own website, the manufacturer, also says it is included) - but it is NOT.Thus the only way to charge the U2 is with a USB connector, so plan on lugging your laptop with you to recharge your MP3 player.COWON tech/sales support says that "Includes" doesn't really mean include, it's an optional item that must be purchased separately. And since Amazon doesn't carry, you'll have to buy it from COWON directly ((...)).In trying to talk to COWON about this, I found out that you cannot, talk to them that is - they have no voice line for support - it's all done by email or online chat (when it works). Just another example of how servicing the customer has become a very low priority these days.My recommendation is to find another player that uses AA or AAA batteries and buy some rechargeables. And if you have a problem with a COWON device, good luck getting someone to listen to you.
I was looking for a newer all in one printer that included fax and updates. The Amazon reviews of the ones I checked were from 1 to 5 stars. I decided to read the reviews of the printer I have been using over one year just to get a comparison. These reviews are all over the scale also so I decided to add my long term experience.When I bought the first one, it would not print envelopes so I took it back for another. The second one has worked well with good quality printing, scanning and copying. It has smaller ink cartridges than my older HP so cost per page is higher but it looks like most are going to smaller and smaller cartridges.I use it for my home office so it gets lots of use. I include photos and graphics on many pages of the limited quantity technical publications that I print. My customers and I have been happy with the output.
Apple 80 GB iPod classic Silver (6th Generation)It is good look and a wonderful gift for teenager.
Adding RAM is just about as easy as falling out of bed and a lot less painful. Rather than invest in a new computer I upgraded to over 1 gig of RAM and I'm now set for the forseeable future. It took all of 8 minutes, start to finish, to install and get back up to speed.
Ok maybe there are limits but this thing works pretty good and the outlets are arranged to allow you to actually use all of them even when you have a couple of oversized plugs in the mix.
I have had Canon printers for 10 years now, and have always been impressed. Currently I have the i9900. When paired with this ink, it gives fantastic results!Buy the ink elsewhere though. Amazon does not do free shipping for this item. The ink is just over eight bucks, but shipping is seven and a half - EACH!!!
Decent sound. Nothing kick - ass, but good for its value. This are just "yet another" ear-plugs. Not much of a noise isolation unless you keep the volume high ...
The earphones were too big for my ear. I used them to work out and they kept falling out of my ear because they were too big. I ended up having to purchase Jbuds and they had several different sized covers and they fit in my ear much better.
I needed something to protect my new home theater components. This fit the bill. I was looking for something that would do the job in the price range I had and this worked out well. Some of these units are very overpriced. This one was a fair price and had all the features I wanted such as the surge protection but also the power filtering since I will have a air purifier and mini fridge and other things in the immediate area that have the potential of causing electrical noise. That combined with the 8 inputs made this the right choice. It also looks much more substantial than most units prices this low. Like a component instead of a power strip. I am a bit skeptical about many of these products but in this case I think I got what I paid for. It displays the voltage which is nice and works as described. If it works well and looks good and is priced right and has enough outlets to cover the use I think that is a sign of a product being appropriate for use. We do have power outages several times each winter due to wind blowing trees in to power lines and I have a HD projector and other home theater components that I want to protect and have confidence this will do so. Also I believe I will have the quality power sans interference I am looking for from this. Unlike many products offered by this manufacturer I think this one is priced reasonably. It is much more substantial than a simple power strip and with expensive components I think it is worth spending the money on something of better quality. I would not run a coax though this or an ethernet cable. These devices are known for doing more harm than good to signal quality, I would avoid those features. But thinking if it as a well made power strip with a display and you will be getting those features which do make a difference, if not exactly in the way the manufacturer claims.
This is my second set of JBL Creature II speakers. Both work great and sound amazing. The setup was easy and the speakers are well worth the cost. I would highly recommend buying these speakers.
The Sony CDP-CE375 5-CD Changer is a good quality unit. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that I have to manually turn it on at the unit. Other than that, I like it for the money.
received this ipod in great conditionhas all the things that i wantedworks great
I'm completely satisfied with the camera. I purchased a total of 6 cameras for my siblings who are located throughout the United States and all of the cameras have been working great. I also purchased the Life Cam-6000 and found that it was not worth the money. We use the Skype software with the cameras and the 3000 works great. I would suggest the 3000 over the 6000 if you are using the camera for simple on-line calls.
I bought this for the extension cable less than 6 months ago, and it's already deteriorating. Specifically, I need to make sure the cable is in exactly the right position for the audio to go through.The fact that this happened so quickly screams low quality manufacturing to me. I'm looking elsewhere in the future.
Just installed the router in a few minutes and has been working great since then. I would definitely buy it again.
Sony earphone are very nice to use.I bought the product from amazon,after reading the customer review,I bought this product.The only disadvantages I found from this product is the wire length is too long and they have a connector which was connected to it,So basically the wire length will became longer.The sound quality is very nice.
I got this when I dropped far too much on my 50" plasma. For me, one of the things I had to have was 3 coax in/out jacks since DirecTV runs 2 inputs to their receiver. This particular model included 3, so I could also protect my over the air HD feed from my outdoor antenna in case it takes a hit too.To boot, this strip comes with Noise filtration built in so your components receive filtered clean power. No, it's not a full fledged power conditioner for PURE noiseless & lossless power, but with the HVAC fan kicking on and off lately I have not noticed any flickering like I did with my old TV and power strip. One of those conditioners is going to cost you a lot more than a power strip anyway.10 outlets is sufficient and there is ample spacing for AC converter packs...I don't yet have the receiver and amplifier for my surround sound system, but even when I get those, I will have open outlets. Currently I have the TV, DVD player, Blu-Ray player, DirecTV receiver, Wii, VCR, and phone AC converter plugged in. When I get the receiver and amp, that's 2 more leaving me space for a powered sub if I want to go that route.What makes it look like command central are the plethora of informative lights on the strip. It shows in input voltage, current amperage usage, and has the usual on / grounded / protected lights as well. Useful for those of you want to know which of your components are the most power hungry. This might be annoying to some Home Theater buffs, however, all of the little lights can easily be covered up by some electrical tape.It is heavy, but that's a good thing in my book. Weight is to be expected for something that's supposed to be able to take a lightning strike...and this suppressor feels tank-worthy.The only con is that it is a little larger than I anticipated...just over 2 feet long which makes it hard to hide. That's my only complaint and why I'd like to give this a 4.5 out of 5, but amazon still does not allow for 1/2 stars, and I think 5 starts should only be reserved for the absolute best of the best, thus I give it 4.Thankfully, I haven't had to test the 5700 joules of protection, but TrippLite has an excellent reputation, and from what I've read, superior customer service, so I have peace of mind.For the money, I got everything I wanted with this power strip, AND it has a higher protection rating than almost any other power strip in it's class. To me, it was a no-brainer for protecting 2500$ worth of equipment with probably another grand on the way.
I just got the camera in the mail and all i can say is WOW!it's great for taking pictures on the go and capturing priceless moments. I think it's a great camera for the price.
I got my iPod nano soon after I saw how beautiful and tiny it was at an Apple store.After 4 months of almost every day use, I found it a delightful, fun, easy-to-use device,with some flaws.1. It is ultra ultra small. So keep it connected to a ear bud, or risk losing it.2. On a 4G nano, I store 500-600 songs at 192 kbps, or you can store 1000 songs at 128 kbps.3. I have a white nano, and its small color screen scratches (too) easily.So, I never carry a nano in my jean pocket.4. Contacts information can be stored and viewed on a nano.But remember it is not a PDA, where information can be edited.5. Local time, one per city, can be viewed on a nano, but this is often annoyingly off by one hour.6. I lost my iTunes database, due to a computer harddisk failure.I tried many different things, all unsuccessful, to restore the iTunes database from the iPod nano.So, back up your iTunes database regularly, as a nano cannot serve as a backup device.7. Playing .mp3 music using Windows Media Player sounds much better than Apple's iTunes player.So, I maintain two music databases, one for Windows and one for iPod, and turn off sync'ing to Windows player.Highly recommended. Be advised, and enjoy!
If you have Bose speakers you have to go all the way, this is a quality product, which you can feel right away. Easy assembly guide and very stable, no way that it it can flip over.I LIKE!!!
The mic is a little scetchy at times, choosing to actually NOT pick up my voice when I am not being a little loud. Great sound in the speakers though.
Received my Terastation a little over a week ago and had it set up and running in less than a half an hour. The server connection to my ethernet was automatic with absolutely no problem. Software installation took no more than 5 minutes and was very intuitive. Changed from RAID5 (default) to RAID1 in less than ten minutes. Access over a 100MB ethernet is as fast as my internal drive. Documentation on CD is complete. System is connected to 3 computers, 2 of which are wireless, all with sterling performance. I wish all my computer add-on purchases were as advertised like this machine is, and so easy to install.
I got this camera from my uncle like 3 years ago. I was so excited when I got it but it doesn't really work. The batteries run out really quick and it's really hard to put them on to the computer. There's no flash so I couldn't take nighttime pictures. The pictures come out blurry and overall it's worth the price because it barely functions... I wouldn't buy it!
This is easy to use and allows my to remotely use my camera. Love it! It did not come with a manual so be sure to have your camera manual handy when getting ready to use this for the first time.
I purchased the TEAC 5.1 to replace a 20 year old Harmon/Kardon stereo receiver used in my den, so I do not use its video features but am more than pleased with its audio capabilities. The Pro Logic and surround sound settings do, indeed, surround and fill the room with rich full sound reproduction, whether from CD, phono, or FM stereo source. There are many options available as to speaker set up (A-B), DTS, or the 5.1. The remote is full function and works well from any angle. Controls are easy to use, well marked, and readily accessable. Screen display is clear and very readable. While it may not have as many bells and whistles as some newer 7.1 receivers, it more than fulfills my expectations and needs. The gold on black labeling looks great too!
Very comfortable, even when worn for long periods.Sound is excellent, quite heavy bass when compared to the Sony earphones i had previously, but not overpoweringly so.Excellent value for money and stylish into the bargain.Only qualm, is perhaps a hard case instead of the leather pouch provided would give better protection for the phones.
form fitting, excellent sound and comfortable. this product is a bit over priced and the price is constantly chamging so buy it when it is around $35 because the price jumps between 35 and 45 dollars. good sound though, look nice.
Had to order while in the UK for delivery in Florida and the whole process was excellent throughout. 5 Stars *****
After setting up the printer (which is very simple), it was put to work. It worked fine in scanning, copying, and printing. Then 48 hours went by...it no longer wanted to work for printing. Hmmm, that's not good.Pros: shiny/flashy buttons. Scans to PDF (except if using top tray)Cons: printing fails after no more than 30 hours of use note: 30 hours of plug-in time, not 30 hours of printing). The other reviews are pretty accurate (except the ones that say this is a good product).Other thoughts: Shame this one doesn't work. I've been an HP loyalist since 1995, using several different models. It's frustrating that the older HP printers work better than this newer version and are more reliable. Gone are the days, perhaps, when printers lasted at least four years...seems they (HP) want people to buy a new printer every month.Disappointing, cheap, won't make coffee (or prints).In short: Buy at your own risk, and expect it to stop working as you want, when you don't want, and you'll end up throwing it off a great height, or use it as a weight of some sort.
Not everyone wears jeans all the time to attach the velcro piece to.I love this case and recommend it to anyone with a 5G iPod, (5.5G iPod-ders Beware! IT won't fit!)I wish that it had extendable sides or was able to be smaller to accomadate other iPods, but I suppose that's how they make their money.
I have used this nearly every day for about 18 months at work, on the road, at parks and sometimes at home to secure my laptop. It has worked well for me. I have had no trouble with the combination changing as others on Amazon report. It can be a little sensitive to go off while you are typing, so you want the cable to be fairly loose between the laptop and alarm so vibrations aren't transferred through the cable. But I don't consider this a problem. My company accepts this as an alternative to physically securing (anchoring) the laptop to a piece of furniture which is often impractical when on the road or in many other situations. The cable is not long enough to physically anchor in most cases so you have to trust the alarm mechanism, but it works very well. The rubber/plastic cover for the Activate motion alarm button cracked but the button still works fine.If your company requires you to secure your laptop from theft at all times this is a more practical approach than trying to find physical anchor spots in meeting rooms, hotels, outdoors etc. See if your IT group will approve this device. It makes laptop physical security a lot easier and therefore more likely to be followed consistently.
This is my final GPS unit. It does what I want. It's easy to set and tracks quickly and efficiently.Sure wish these things could see the satellites inside of buildings. I got it partly to find my car in mall parking lots, but it would also be handy to track back to the correct building entrance. Once it's moving around under roof, though, it can't track well, if at all.I'd like it to have a lanyard hole, so I wouldn't always have to wear it on my wrist. I could use it as a key fob or have other options.The computer interface cable has to be plugged in HARD to get it to connect. The Iogear USB to serial adapter cable works well with it.
First let me say that I am a computer expert. I have been using Vista since the beta version, and I actually like it. I have also been testing Windows 7, which is similar to Vista, but is supposed to need less computer resources and be MORE compatible.I love this printer on Vista with a USB connection. The network connection was a bit slow but the USB was great. The colors are incredible for a laser printer. I am a Realtor and do a LOT of printing. With this printer I can print my own fliers, which saves on printing costs. I've owned the printer less than a year.HP has no intention of supporting this printer on Windows 7 64bit. So, now that I've spent hours upgradding my main computer,not to mention hundreds of dollars for Windows 7, I've learned that my best printer is NOT compatible.So - if you are considering this printer, and there is any chance that you will be converting to Windows 7 - forget it, look elsewhere.By the way AMAZON is awesome - this is NO reflection on them.I am very angry with HP who has decided NOT to write Windows 7 drivers.If you are sticking with Vista or XP then this is a great printer.
I'll be the first to tell you that the Rio Cali 256 is a great sports player for jogging, gym workouts, or any short activities. But there are some flaws that must be addressed.First off, the radio tuner: One of the main reasons I bought this player was for this capability. I thought that even with a limited (256 mbt IS limited compared to gigabyte ipods, even though you can add memory cards) memory. However, the tuner isn't as great as I thought it would be. I had never had a tuner on my cd player, but compared to a jogging radio, this one sucked. The static is almost too much to bear, and moving around caused more of it. If you find a good connection, though, and stay within that connections reach, the tuner works great.Secondly, the file transfer is somewhat tedious. I find that on some songs, when I try to transfer it, the program give me an error that I have yet to find the answer or patch for. The player says to unconnect and reconnect, but that does nothing. The solution? To unplug your player, leave it alone for an hour, and come back later. Some songs never can transfer, even if you do do the above.Although this is somewhat of a small and maybe personal beef, the player's joystick is annoying after awhile. I've had the player for over six months, and the joystick has really gotten on my nerves. The point on the top that serves to provide grip hurts the finger used on after sometime. Although it is bearable, it seems annoying, considering if you are using the joystick to find options in the player's capabilities, and you have to skip around a lot. Your thumb (or whatever you use to navigate the player), will begin to have a feeling as if its still pushing down hard, long after it was done playing around with the thing. This could be just that I was pushing down on it too hard, but I thought I'd bring it up anyway.Now onto the good. This player is sooooo easy to use. Navigating the functions is clearly labeled, and even technologically impaired users could easily transfer music if they have a lot of patience. The buttons on the player itself aren't clearly labeled, but once you play around with it and learn their functions, surfing your files, stopwatch, and radio, along with the many options, is pure ease.The USB connection is simple- just plug in and turn it on. The transferring program has many options, along with ease of use. The expandable memory (using memory cards to hold more songs) is easy to switch from different cards you have- all you need to do is pop the back, pull out the battery, and slide in or pull out the card.The durability of the player is great- the rubber coating prevents any major scratches, and protects the LCD from all harm-doers. The battery life is superb- one AAA battery gets me through almost a month of frequent listening.Overall, if you want a small, durable player that is easy to use and has some good features for sports, but don't mind about radio inconsistencies and some program problems, the Rio Cali 256 is for you. But if you are looking for a large hard drive, dependable player, check out the Dell one or the ipod.
It's early days yet. I've used it for a month and it works great. Since I haven't put it to heavy-duty use during this period, I'm unfairly biased towards my new toy. Its easy to use, the LCD setup screen instructions are easy to follow and it prints fast. Wish Canon included a cleaner for their scanner glass top.Will write more when I use it more.
These VHS tapes are garbage. On short play, ALL (we bought 5) show distortion at the beginning of the tape. On long play they are completely unwatchable. If you are thinking it might be the VCR, think again, we have an older tape that looks perfect in short AND long play. I found better tapes at the $1 store back when you could find VHS tapes at the $1 store. Save your money.
Anyone with a desk needs one of these. I use it to store important papers until I get time to file them....
iPods are beautiful, highly crafted.iPods dominate the market.Apple sells million of iPods worldwide.iPods are priced between $150.00 to $ 400.00.iPods are not cheap.Apple's revenues are in the multibillion dollars.Why then, why can't they include a nice plastic case for the earbuds?Mind boggling isn't it.
QAM tuner picks up all my HD local channels, plus INHD and TNTHD from my local comcast market. I work at CC, so I got to know the TV really well from how it looked at work. Once I took it home, it looked 10x better once I was done with my calibration DVD. I sit about 10.5 back, so analogue doesn't look bad at all. I must say, this set does analogue stuff fairly well. Local HD stuff looks phenomenal. I don't even like NASCAR, but FOX HD made me feel like I was right there. No uneven backlight issues,no blobs or anything else. Mine came out of the box looking great. For this price, I advise you give this TV a look. Once I hooked it up to a Blu Ray player, it looked GREAT. I highly encourage this TV for small living spaces like mine. My room is probably 12x12, so it looks perfect.
This item is pricey, but I am extremely happy with it! It is very easy to use. Just get the picture to appear on the television screen--toggle the channel buttons up and down until it appears--and press "record." When the record session is over, press "stop," and the unit automatically archives the session, setting up an index on the disc as it goes. When you play back the disc, the index appears, showing you the lead frame of each recording session. Picture quality is fabulous, particularly where the "HQ" setting is used. The recorder handles all sorts of connection arrangements. There is even a direct camcorder hookup in a port on the front of the machine--this is behind a pop-out panel and so is not visible in the Amazon.com picture. Just remember, this is DVD+R, DVD+RW technology. So don't buy the wrong discs.
It is just plug and play for Window Vista. Working perfect and competitive price.
I bought this for my Sony camera and have had no problems whatsoever with it! It was a great deal, too!
Don't get scared when you look at the price of this product. It is $200 but it is well worth your money. With TiVo, you are able to rewind, pause or stop live television. How cool is that? You are also able to record any tv show that you want and what is even cooler is that you can enable it to that TiVo records every single episode for the certain Tv show that you want it to record. Now thats even cooler! TiVo couldn't be easier to work your way around, there is of course a tv guide installed into it so you don't need to look up times for shows in a magazine/newspaper tv guide anymore. And with this certain TiVo package, you can record up to 80 hours of tv shows. Now thats a lot! Go TiVo!PROS:1.Pause/rewind/stop live televion.2.Record any tv show you want or enable it to record every episode for that certain show for you.3. Can store 80 hours of recorded televion.4. Installed TV Guide.Cons:Remote to TiVo isn't isn't fully responsive.Get TiVo now!
It's over priced piece of plastic and doesn't work. It doesn't come with instructions and i just doesn't work. I wish id read the negative reviews before i bought this
This is a great product.It works by not only transmitting your ipod (or other source) music over an unused frequency but also disconnects your car's antenna from your radio at the same time. That way there's even less chance for a stray signal to be picked up to compete with your music.The sound quality seems very good to me and my kids say they can't tell a difference between what they hear from their car's speakers and what the music sounds like through the ipod earbuds.I have installed one of these in each of my two kid's cars. The hardest part was finding out how to remove the trim and radio without breaking anything. Once the radio was pulled out for access to the antenna, installing the device was simple and straight forward.The only complaint I have is that the length of wire that connects the aux.jack and antenna kill switch to the modulator is too short. If your going to mount the jack right next to the radio it's not a problem. On my son's car that's what I did because he has a little shelf right under his radio (89 Volvo 240) to set his ipod on. On my daughters 99 Chev Prizm however there is no place close to the radio to place the ipod. I mounted the jack and antenna kill switch on the console next to the e-brake. I barely had enough wire to reach. I was forced to hang the modulator down by the gas pedal and stuff it behind the front of the console moulding. If I had had a few more inches I could have zip tied it neatly behind the radio and just the wires would have been behind the moulding.I would have given this device 5 stars if enough wire had been provided, but that .0001 cents worth of wire shortage was a real pain. As cheap as the wire is they should give a couple extra FEET so you can mount things correctly. Other than that issue however I am very pleased with how well it works.
I did a lot of shopping around and decided to try out this LCD monitor. I'm glad I did. Great looking picture, sharp, bright and solid. Well built as well. 3 year warranty which is much better then the standard 6 month or 1 year you will get with most other brands. Give it a try, you'll be glad you did as well.
What a great value. You can never have too many batteries when you're out taking pictures & videos. I'm still using this thing 3 years later & it still charges quick & lasts pretty much the same amount of time it did when I received it.
I bought this because I found out that my home theater receiver is a power hog. It uses 60 watts even when "off". I did the math, and assuming I want it on 6 hours a day, this would pay back fast. I added a few extra things: a sub woofer (6w at idle), VCR (7w when "off"), and a DVD player (2w when off). I measured all this with my Kill-a-Watt.Add that up and you get 75w that's wasted. Multiply 75w * 18 hours a day * 365 days * $0.18 (cost of a kwh of electricity here)/1000 = $89/year in savings. This thing will take less than 6 months to pay for itself. You can plug in your own numbers and figure your payback time.Installation was a breeze. I plugged my tv into the "control" outlet. My receiver, VCR, sub woofer, and DVD player got plugged into the switched outlets. There are some always on outlets too, and I plugged the UPS that has my Wii and TiVo into one of those.Then I turned on the power switch. No adjustment was necessary.Now when I turn on my TV, the receiver and sub (and the rest) turn on with it. When I turn off the TV, the rest of the stuff turns off too.
I have purchased two of these units, one for myself some time ago and one for my mother more recently so we can communicate on Skype. You can probably get a much better web cam than this if you want to spend the money, but for less than $20 you can get this fine little item which is much more than adequate. I am very pleased with it.
I was actually just looking for a new backpack & seen this which is my current one so I thought Id weigh in. The good thing about this bag is its very inexpensive & has really nice padding inside that can be moved around & customized to accomodate my gear, Its got the side pockets and several other little comparments but I dont use them as much..whenever I stick something in the side pockets I end up forgetting its in there & since they just velcro shut I worry about loosing something or having it get damaged being in those pockets. The downside is that it is ripping a little on the outside top from the weight of my gear (its still usable but not for more than another wedding season). Ive had it for about 2 years now and Im pretty rough on it but Id still expect it not to be tearing at the seams. The other thing Im not so happy with is the comfort. Its not bad but its not good...Im def going to spend an extra $20-30 this go around to have it be comfortable since at weddings I end up wearing it most of the day as I walk around between locations. Lastly I wish it had space for a Laptop & at min my Tripod.....theres some cross-hatced cording on the front but its a pain in the butt to try and ram my tripod through there. Theres a lot of bags that have a Tripod strap and I highly recommend this. I dont use my tripod hardly ever but I do use a light stand alot which you could also use the strap for....when Im trying to get out of somewhere & have tons of stuff to carry that strap would really come in handy.
Great cable. Available in different colors. Fast shipping and sturdy easy to use boxes. True cat6 that is easy to punch down and terminate. I dont have any cool scientific facts on transfer rates, but I'm sure it will do fine for all non-NASA-spec things.
Well, nothing has caught on fire yet, and that's all I was aiming for.
I bought this to hook my PS3 up to my LG LED LCD 42" flat screen. Works perfect and arrived quick. Would definitely order this again if I needed another one!!
The remote works via InfraRed (D7000 has front & back IR sensors) to take a picture after a predetermined time.This remote is fantastic for:1. If you want to take landscape of whatever pic without physical camera shake (no physical button press = no physical camera shake).2. Get in the self-portrait/group-picture, with 2 second (adjustable) time to press the remote, then compose yourself.
this thing has worked perfectly for over a year.- the connection never drops. never had to reset it. (RF signal)- no problems with the cursor/pointer. (optical, not rolling ball).- using a non-rechargeable wireless mouse is a pain in the butt. you'll be scrambling to find batteries like I did for years (and may be screwed when you do not have any! - you'll be removing them from remote controls) when they run out.- it holds a charge for a week or longer of HEAVY use. i routinely forget to charge it because the charge lasts so long.This is the way it is supposed to be!
I bought this peace of trash because I thought I would be able to get a better signal-range and 108 MB transfer rate in my two-bedroom apartment (using with Netgear desktop-PCI card) but I all get was very low signal sometimes or nothing... Mannn, my neighbor uses a Belkin-Router and I am able to get an excellent signal. It seems to me that almost always Netgear likes to be first to bring new technology, but cheap+crappy, to the market. If it is a new technology and it is made by Netgear don't buy from them AND JUST WAIT, please wait, I am sure Linksys, D-Link or Belkin would probably make something better than Netgear.Furthermore, WPA never worked... For technical-support, talked someone from India, who I thought just wasted my time. Disastrous ---N E T G E A R = I DO NOT RECOMMENDED IT
I went through a slew of hp printers. I experienced lousy, &quot;outsourced&quot; technical support, and had two printers fail in the same year. This on the heels of my friends brand new color laser fiasco, which was three failures in one year (also HP). They used to be the best, with printers like the 4050n and other tireless workhorses, but I think other vendors are now making significant inroads, especially in this middle ground space. You'll find HP laser printers to be profoundly expensive for what they buy, with high print costs, and low ram. The 1300 is a fine example of where HP has gone wrong.So, we took the plunge on this 8420 (we got the &quot;one up&quot; D model, which includes duplexing -- works like a charm, and at about 1c a page (as the cost of paper) it will pay for itself quickly).The upsides:1) Very cheap toner. Especially the high yield. 6k pages for 90 bucks, which is more than any other cartridge we could find (and you get get those cheaper than 90 some places)2) Very convenient. You've no idea how awesome a 50 page sheetfed scanner with OCR actually is until you need it. ;-)3) Comes with a full toner cartridge. My hp's came with 1/2 full &quot;intro&quot; ones.4) Best-of-breed. For it's downsides (below), it really is the best you can buy for the money.5) It doesn't jam.The downsides are:1) It's a little slow to copy2) High end color scans are not that hot. A little flat. If you want high end color scans, drop 60 bucks and buy a Scanjet 5300c. The scanner is really designed for document processing, at which it excels.3) It's a little pricey to buy in. The high end models are overpriced for what they buy (duplexing for ~100 bucks, network for another 100-150). Yikes.4) The software is a little &quot;clunky&quot;, but it works5) The warranty pretty much stinks (1 year). If you can get an extended warranty, it's a [really] good idea. With so many components, all-in-ones have that much more of a chance to fail, and they do. ;-)Remember, inkjet printers are sold practically at a loss by their manufacturers (especially cheaper ones). They are designed to make up their money in ink cartridges. This is important when you are comparing all-in-ones.Despite it's minor downsides, I'd highly reccomend this ot a friend. If you need something to get your business off the ground like we did, and don't want to spend a fortune or worry about being in constant IT mode keeping everything configured and working smoothly, this is the way to go. Faxing is a breeze, scanning is easy (50 docs at a time is a LOT btw), and printing is very high quality.We combined this with a cheap bubblejet, and now we have the best of all possible worlds. We reccomend this route!!!
Long story short, I removed the old compound and used the Arctic Silver 5 and it works like a charm. I never had a slowdown when I play games on my laptop, and it always tends to heat up. I highly recommend it to people who need to replace their old compound with this.
I love this touch lamp. It is much more modern and asthetically pleasing than the old brass touch lamps. This lamp has 3 brightness settings which come in handy in our nursery.
Great product to get the best out of your shuffle....if you dont mind looking a bit strange....the advanatage of no wires overcomes the looks part....great when you jog and .....BUT you need to be ever so GENTLE..... lot and lots of tender loving care in handling it. needed as it is somewhat fragile...but that care will give you dividends......great sound.
I bought this surge protector to fill 2 needs that my previous power strip couldn't fill: 1. The ability to plug in multiple transformer blocks and standard plugins without needing a 2nd power strip and 2. slim and able to be mounted on the backbone of my TV stand. The side plugins for the transformer blocks is genius, they work incredibly well and being able to plug the standard plugins down the center makes it look clean and professional. No more wasted plugins hiding underneath those bricks! I was able to mount it using 6 double sided 3M velcro pieces I put on the back. I opted to do this over the screw mounts so that I wouldn't risk it showing through the backbone of my stand. It's a very lightweight power strip for it's size, and the 6 are more than enough stick to hold it securely in place.It also has a small clip-on cable "manager" that clips to the bottom. You feed the wires through it, and it keeps them all in line with the strip instead of them spewing out the sides and everywhere. Overall, for a mere 21 bucks, it's an excellent buy that even with my entertainment center (with 8 things to plug in) I still have room to add more and it looks nice. I had to give it a solid 5/5, I have no problems or complaints with this power strip whatsoever.
This battery took a charge and has been holding it for a few months. Better option than replacing the phone.
I've been using the same trackball mouse for over 6 years now and when that crapped out on me i decided it was time for a change. I loved my old mouse but the Kensington is just fantastic. I was incredibly skeptical at first. The way the ball was grinding in the socket for the first half hour seemed like cheap design. But after playing my games with it for a couple of hours the socket wore in and the ball moves so smoothly its insane. The button design i was also skeptical i'd get used to but after only a few minutes my hands adjusted straight to a perfect position to play with the mouse. If it's your first or your 100th trackball mouse you need to give your hand time to adjust, the way these things are used is very counterintuitive for most people. As with any new hardware you can learn to use it to its fullest potential if you take the time to learn. Absolutely - MUST BUY
I highly recommend this MP3 PlayerPros:-Has 512 MB memory-Expandable memory with up to 1 GB mini SD card-Holds up to 120 4 min songs without sd card-Has fm, Line in, and voice/sound recordings-Comes with high quality headphones-About Equal sise compared to An IPod mini-Easy to operate-perfect sound-Fast downloading with USB 2.0-Compatible with Windows media player 9 and 10-3 ways to navigate through songs: Playlists, Artists, And all songs in Alpha. order.-Weighs very little-Good priceCons:-Battery life could be longer but good enough for a 6-8 hour trip-Could have more lines in the LCD screen-Could show a bar of how much of the song is left over and how much has been played alreadyExcellent MP3 player
J. schaulis's review is fantastic. I wish he had commented on legal size copying and scanning. The most important things to copy adn scan in home are some legal papers.I find most Canon AIOs can handle legal paper, but they can not actually copy of scan legal documents (not sure about printing), they can only copy or scan up to 11.7". If you want copy or scan true 14" long legal paper, you have to use HP AIO.I hate legal size paper, but what can I do? This is the USA, we use "legal paper" and stick to "inches"!
I don't understand the negative reviews of this product. It fits, it works well, and the price is competitive. The service is very fast, too.
I used to own little crappy Dell speakers that came with the computer stock. I had them for a couple years. I finally decided to muster up some money (I'm a college student, so I'm automatically broke), and decided to invest in some 2.1 speakers, since 5.1 was a little bit more of an investment, and I didn't feel that I was ready for it anyway. Let me tell you... these speakers bring life to the whole room. Your day will be made as soon as you crank these puppies up. And for less than 40 bux... how can that not be a steal??? And don't even let me start on the videogames... haha!
I asked myself this question before I purchased this machine. However, I concluded that the new reduced price made this a necessary purchase especially since I needed to replace my old VCR. The main reason I wanted this device was to be able to timer record over the air Hdtv signals. This product has worked perfectly at this task. Be aware that you will need a set-top box or HDTV with built in firewire to be able to record in high def. I have a Hitachi 57XWX and this product was identified by the TV when I hooked it up. I have purchased U571 on DVHS and it looks and sounds awesome. The picture is much, much better than DVD which I also love. The VCR is capable of playing back DD5.1 through the firewire or through the optical out on the back of the machine. I am unable to record DD5.1 at this time because no one in my area is televising with a DD data stream. So I am not positive that this feature works. However, I would guess that it would because it is able to play back tapes in DD with the firewire.
Out of the box, this camera does not work. There's a compatibility problem with the SD card, and Canon wants you to either send the camera to them or download a firmware update from the web...---quote---The SD card compatibility problemA compatibility problem has been found between PowerShot SD100 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS II cameras and some SD card from other manufacturers. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have already experience because of this problem.[Problem Description]The [Memory card error!] message appears on the LCD monitor when the camera is powered on in Shooting mode.Image replay is impossible. The [No image], [Corrupted Data], [Memory card error!] or [E51] message appears on the LCD monitor when you try to view images recorded on the SD card in the camera's Replay mode.The [E50] message appears on the LCD monitor when you try to format the SD card in the camera and formatting fails.---end quote---
For the first few months, this worked like a dream. Then it started misfiring paper and either not printing, printing one line, or printing skewed. Basically, not worth the money.
I bought this bag for my Camera body and 4 lenses. Fits everything great; not a too tight fit. Looked at other bags and settled with this one and am very happy I did. Good quality, comfortable, easy access, and enough room for my stuff.You won't be disappointed.
I bought this a while back--one for myself to record meetings, ideas, brief notes, etc., and another for family use. This is a superb digital recorder, even if the Olympus support page (such as it is) turns out to be pretty lame. This recorder does have some voice announcement support, which is helpful for people with low/no vision; however it does not read file titles which would be a most desirable addition!! The whole "machine" is very small and handy. It has a choice of mono or stereo mikes, as you'll know from reading the description. Controls have been thought through in a good fashion and the choices for setup are many.It works nicely with Macs. The DS-30 (and DS-40, etc) shows up as an external drive on the desktop---and you go from there. There is also a report on a thread that you can get an update on the DSS Player from the Olympus webpage under downloads for the DS-2. I have not tried that.Again, this is a superb digital recorder. You won't go wrong.
The car charger actually come with the box. as I never buy Garmin before and it is recommended by Amazon so I bought it. I found that the one come with the box is more useful as it is connect to the unit that come with Garmin too. This charger has to connect to Garmin's USB port itself and you have to plug/remove it everytime if you want to take your Garmin out of the car.
This is a very good quality filter, well made, no distortion. It's perfect for protecting your camera's lens from dirt and scratches.
All the reviews are very complimentary about the iPod...and I agree with all of them. I use the iPod a lot and have had the odd problem/question. This actually prompted me to do some research on the web and find the most common problems/questions on the iPod. Ive listed them below. Feel free to add to this (does amazon allow that?)1) My iTunes is not recognizing my iPodFor Windows users. After connecting an iPod, it doesn't show up in iTunes (but is seen in My Computer).Yeah, this is a pickle. iTunes is the iPod management software, so if it doesn't see the iPod you cannot do anything with it. There are several possible fixes.2) I get the "Do not disconnect" message on my iPod screen.The iPod connects to your computer by way of a USB port. All devices that connect using USB must be "unmounted" before you unplug them. The "Do Not Disconnect" message lets you know that you still have to unmount the iPod.3) How do I convert my movies (DVD) to view on my iPod (video)?Convert DVD filed into iPod format. Follow these simple steps.How to transfer music from ipod to itunes (computer). Basically, in order to transfer songs from the iPod to your computer, you have to undermine the design of the iPod. Whenever you use a device in a way it's not designed, you increase the chances that it'll break. That said, a lot of people have done this with no problems and it's a real life saver if your computer crashed and you lost your whole iTunes music library.4) How do I use my ipod as a Hard drive: Havent foubd a great way to do this.5) ipod Battery problemIm guessing majority of these is bcos people have not charged it!!6) iPod FrozenIve seen this soo many times..has actually never happened to me yet. Will do some more research and post solutions to this.
I am not a heavy user of this web cam. However, when I do use it I am very satisfied. It's a web cam. I am not trying to make a movie with it. It is my first web cam and couldn't be happier.It is not plug and play. But I do not jump from computer to computer, so that's alright.Well worth the money. You will not be disappointed.
I tried to convert the digital coax optical out from toshiba tv to digital optical in on sound bar. This converter did not work in sending sound from the tv to the sound bar.
Nothing much to right here. I bought this to hook up PC speakers to my HDMI TV because PC Speakers are hundreds of dollars cheaper then any media center crap they try to sell for for you HDMI TV.Works like a charm. hmm What a silly saying. What "charm" has ever been known to work?Works great. there.
I have absolutely enjoyed this camera. It has delivered more than I ever expected. It produces wonderful crisp clear pictures, and is so simple to use. It has lasted me 3 years of wear and tear, with MINOR cosmetic damage. I have dropped it more than 100 times, it's been through water damage, when I'd take it w/me on trips and my water bottle leaked...oops! This is a great product, has minor issues now and then, nothing a restart won't fix! There were only a few downsides to it, the zoom isn't huge, but it worked well enough for me, and the stabilization stinks on selected days... nothing a flash won't clear up though. However, I love this camera it has served me well. Hope you enjoy this product as much as I have!!!! God Bless.
>Things I love: 12 foot cord. Flat plug that angles off, not blocking other outlet. Price. Fast delivery.>Things I don't love: my inability to look at the picture and realize that it's dark gray. I checked out other "white" surge protectors and my poor brain must've been clogged. Would help clogged brains if final order description included the words "dark gray".>Things that don't matter: the warranty. They are counting on consumers not to jump through their loops. If all consumers who experienced a loss carried out their claims, Belkin would need to charge at least $100 for this surge protector, or else go out of business, filing bankruptcy. However, they can offer you $200,000 replacement because they feel secure that your equipment will be protected.>Things I'm willing to do: jump through all the loops if my TV gets fried.>Things I don't understand: why I'll pay $1500+ for our new TV and not more heavily research surge protectors, too. Well, after 35 years of never having any electrical or electronic equipment get fried using simple wall outlets as well as surge protectors, I'll take my chances on this affordable, quality product.>Things Amazon (or Belkin?) could do: 1) Update description by describing color. 2) Make note that older reviews are of the product when it included 12 outlets. 3) remove the giddy review excerpt about "12 outlets!!!!" that precedes the reviews. No longer applies.
Good quality, but on the heavy side. For stargazing a good tripod is a must. The bag is on the cheap side, nylon bag. It was deliver on a timely fashion.
I bought it in May 2011 and in July 2011 it broke. I dont know what exactly happened to it but it stopped charding my toshiba laptop. So it's useless item.
Excellent device but the backup software is not very friendly. The instructions to use the program are nor clear enough
The reception did seem to improve a bit but the picture still appears grainy when you look closely at the screen or on network stations. The picture appears to have improved more on the cable channels. I think if I connect the amplifier closer to the dish as opposed to closer to the receiver, I should get a better picture. If you bought a high quality big screen TV but wonder why your picture is fuzzy/grainy, this might be the answer for you. I thought the satellite was the problem and I almost got digital cable which is much more expensive. I am glad I found this product first.
This shower radio is the best one we have ever had! In the past we have had trouble getting clear reception on the channel my husband likes to listen to, but with this radio it's clear. I would highly recommend this radio to others.
I was a bit skeptical about this product due to some early reviews that were negative, but I've had a great experience. It offers a very rich set of functions, and has definitely reduced "suspicious activity" I had been experiencing with my prior router (an old Linksys Etherfast DSL Router). I've had to reset it only once in the three months I've had it. I have not tried its VPN support.I'm very pleased with this product.
I previously owned (actually still do, soon to be sold), a Palm IIIc pda. I've also tried other palms, and Psions. The Compaq Aero is the best of them all. The PocketPC software is very nice. If Palm's motto for its software is small, easy &amp; fast, let them have it! Give me power and flexibility to perform tasks, similar to the computer I am so used to already!
This is a great mp3 player! The ability to expand the memory using an SD memory card was a big selling point for me. For the money, there's nothing bad i can say about this player!
After struggling for months with the WRT54G, we upgraded to the WRT54GL (Linux). The Linux version had been recommended on the Windows Secrets ezine, because the operating system was much more stable. I'm much happier with it. Even when it drops out, it comes back quickly on its own. No more powering the router down and back up again.
It's the best transmitter i've ever had.. clear and no distortion even though i live in metro new york which air waves are very crowded... it has 2 modes.. the us and the international.. even though it doesn't say how to switch from us(default factory settings) to international.. search it in the net and it will teach you how to do it so you can use as low as 87.5 frequency. i never tried to tune in to this frequency because most of the time the frequency that i tune in is clear even though there's active frequency next to what i am using. i think i'll use the international mode when i go to asia to continue my college.. best pick! definitely a good buy!..
Like so many others that use it; I love this stuff! Used it for a new cooler I bought (Zalman 9900MAX) on a phenom II Hex-core over clocked to 4.0ghz with other variables over clocked to a far reaching extent. Cool temperatures idle and full load. I have reviewed the 9900MAX so feel free to look up my review of it as it goes into depth on temp and such with my setup.Pro's: competitively pricedEffective heat desperationGood for more than one useCon's: NoneOther thought's: I used the dot method with the application
I ordered this device and it worked just fine at first. Unfortunately, it broke after a few months, so that now, to work, I have to have it held up a certain way with a book behind the tv and if it moves from that spot, it won't work. So I can't really recommend it for any but the most delicate uses.
I bought this case for a WD 2TB for mac passport and it works perfectly. It is a little bigger than the hard drive but the inside strap helps keep it in place. It is a sturdy case that will protect your hard drive no matter what. Totally worth buying!
Love this bag! It holds lenses and other accesories not to mention my movie camera as well! I have two little one's so I love that it's a backpack and is so easy to carry while holding my little one's! If you have a camera with several lenses that you want to keep with you at all times then this is a must have!
Brutally expensive in the bigger diameters, I got this 39mm for my 135mm Elmarit. Threads effortlessly and seems to work just fine. BTW if you wondered why I bothered with this I live in the mountains at 7,500 feet so I bought into the notion of the UV/IR cut. Coating seems great, haven't gotten it dirty enough to tell you if its any easier to clean then a standard filter.
I have tried this screen twice now and both times the product was delivered broken. Sorry, I just cant afford to try a third so I am going to look for something else. Reviews sound great and I figured that the first one was a fluke, but two in a row....The flip side is that Amazons returns policy have made it very easy for me to send this item back, so 5 star for Amazon but I cant rec'd this screen.
A high quality gold-plated cable! I just wish I tried this one earlier...instead of using the one that came with my VCR & DVD player!
I dont have nothing bad to say about this product. I bought two of them and installed them in my friends cars. These work great and are cheap.
This pack has lots of adapters ( at least in terms of all the possible sockets we have) and enough length so that one can at least reach the sofa before blowing out one's eardrums
Electrons don't know the difference between fancy shmansy copper and any other type of copper. When the signal is digital, it either works or it doesn't, and unless you spend more time looking at the back of your set than the front you will never know the difference between one of these and a pretty $200 cable.
This hard drive is a piece of junk -- actually an insult to a piece of junk because at least a piece of junk doesn't look like it will work. There should be a reasonable chance that a drive will work out of of the box. The other problem, noted by one is that Seagate's customer support is non-existent except in theory.I wouldn't buy any external Seagate drive that uses plug in modules on the bottom (the drives came with USB and Firewire modules that neatly plug into an SATA base plug. The modules have a power inlet and the cable end of choice.This is not random hatred for Seagate. I have two mirrored Seagate 750s in my Apple G5, an upgrade Seagate in a MacBook Pro. There are other Seagates around internal and external. I've never seen a disaster like this one. Seagate bailed my G5 out of a problem caused by WD SATA incompatibility.I bought the first of these drives to carry on a trip out of the country where I needed a second large storage drive. As it's a MAC, the software didn't matter. I bought this drive, fortunately, at Costco. I installed the Firewire Module, and voila, a dead drive. Being throrough, I tried to USB module. Worked fine. Not what I needed. (or paid for).A friend who'd purchased and identical drive lent me his Firewire module. I installed it. The drive worked. I left without the drive, but began sending e-mail to Seagate. At that point, all I needed was a module and I'd need the storage when I got home. Seagate's support system is an archaic idiotic mess geared primarily to produce automated answers that aren't helpful. It would keep sending responses to responses saying comments were in the wrong place (not true) and therefore not accessible. The full comments would be attached in the area where they supposed weren't attached.Very specific on the need only for a module because the problem was very specifically isolated. Seagate said they needed more specific details, but that was impossible. I gave up on Seagate after nine days in which it became clear that customer support was handled in a place where English looked good, but didn't understand basic technical English, requiring me to spell out DOA and NFG.It isn't easy to do anything other than return a complete drive as box, even if you're just missing a cable. I tried to get a return athorization. The system kicked it out which meant I'd have to work my way through autocall when I got back.Instead, I returned the drive to Costco which provides the valuable right to return for 90 days. I would buy a lot less electronics from them without that. They took the drive back and I still had the need, so my wife, who did the work, brought two new drives home. One of them was DOA with both modules. The other had a dead Firewire module. They went back to Costco the same day and thinking it had to be a fluke, I bought a fourth drive. Another Firewire failure. It went back and I've determined this a Seagate that is too risky to use.It's obvious that there is Zero quality control on the modules. I'm no longer sure about the drive quality (an end to Maxtor competition may be a factor). My concern was that the drive itself would fail, or that the modules would fail, leaving me the choice of having Seagate destroy my data for the sake of replacing the external module on the drive.Kudos to Costco for doing the right thing. Curse you to Seagate for producing such garbage and destroying your reputation with me. I have better luck with cheap third party enclosures that don't look as good, but they consistently work.If this were a single drive failure, I'd take it as one of those rare events. I see the other reviewer with problems similiar to mine or others I know. This is a serious product failure and Seagate is refusing to deal with it.If you choose to ignore the problems, at least be sure you deal with someone who has a solid DOA return policy without shipping charges or at leat limited. Check it immediately. Send it back it if it doesn't work. Don't waste your time with Seagate support.
I got tired of my Phillips, Sony and Memorex headphones. I wanted a good (but affordable) headphone set. I got these HD497s after a previous good experience with a smaller Sennheiser a few years back.At first - I was not impressed. The sounds came out clean and such but no "turbo boost" per se. Then I tried the same music cds with my Philips - I was shocked. I had been used to poor music quality because of usage with Philips and Sony headphones.The Sennheisers are great. Not good for portable (read IPOD walking/running/outdoor) but awesome for usage at home on your stereo or on your computer.Worth it at twice the price. Unbelieveable ranges and the same music Im discovering THE FULL RANGE OF SOUNDS!
I just had my TV Serviced and the tech used this on my screen.. it worked great.. so I bought a bottle of it from him.. it cost me 24.07 after taxes and this was with a 4.00 discount.. Well I had been cleaning my windows on my house and they kept streaking so I thought ok I am going to try this cleaner and the towel.. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. is all I can say I LOVE IT.. So now I am ordering it from Amazon because the price is half.. and I want it because it works great and its half the price.. Not going to use it every time I clean the windows but will do it for back up afterwards.. LOVE IT../
I own this router for more than 4 month and I'm very pleased with it.My previous router (Dlink DI-624) was awful, rebooting all the time, slow connections and frequent disconnections.Since my bad experience with Dlink it wasn't an option to buy new one from Dlink. But still I was reading some reviews on Internet and many of them were positive.I've decided to give a try and it was successful one.It is rock solid software (no failures or reboots), fast and full of useful features.I wish it had a 1Gbit LAN ports, but I new what I'm buying.
I bought this recorder for school and was a little disappointed with the recording of lectures. I did however tape an interview with it and it worked quite well.
I knew little about camcorders when I bought this. It got mixed reviews, but I've been extremely happy with it. It's simple to use and the video quality is very good. The 20x zoom is a nice feature, as well as the ability to store video on the MiniDV or a SmartCard. I would recommend it to anyone.
I recently bought a rio cali and there hasn't been a problem yet. I've gone through quite a few mp3 players and this one doesn't seem that bad compared to some. The display is good. The controls are good. But the design isn't the best. I don't know what inspired Rio to put the headphone jack at he bottom side ofthe player. The battery cover does seem a little flismy so you need to becareful with it or it seems like it will break. The software is fairly easy to use. I could easily pull the songs i wanted from a directory and transfer it to the player. I haven't encountered any glitches so far.
We picked this up so we could hook our computer up to the HDTV. For the most part it works fine! Every now and then it decides not to type. It worked fine for this review!
Amazon site said by sony.and that is not what you get.Can buy other cheap bulb for a lot less.I wanted A sony bulb.
I bought this unit as a ''video assist'' to connect to my camcorder. That way when making movies you can view the screen from any angle, remote from the cameras location, and at much more detail than the 3" LCD built into my Panasonic camcorder. The Muskek unit supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios (although you must switch aspect ratios on the Mustek BEFORE switching mode to AV in) so I can shoot widescreen or standard aspect ratios and see the correct proportions on the 9" Mustek screen. Highly recommended as a budget video assist monitor for making movies with a camcorder.Image quality and overall feel of the unit is decent, but not professional quality---so really intended for budget-minded owners.The included case for the unit provide protection, and also has velcro straps on the back, so you can hang/attach the unit to your tripod (or other equipment). And if shooting with a 35mm adapter on your camcorder (which flips the image vertically) you can physically 'flip' the Mustic monitor over so that you are viewing the image correctly. Recommended.
What can be said that hasn't already? The IM Optical is simply an excellent product. Good response and no mouse ball to clean. I prefer the corded version over wireless as those consume batteries but either is a good purchase.
We Searched for the best TV and this is what we came up with.This TV hooked up to a HI Def. signal is one of the best pictures you can get.When we hooked up the dvd player I was blown away, the picture was like glass then we had the HI Def Sat. hooked up and that was even better.I sit only 7 to 9 feet away from tv and there is no blur at all, and the best thing about DLP is to bring the tv back to new all you have to do is change a lightbulb about every 4 or 5 years.(No tech. has to come to your house to realine your tubes or color like in plasma or LCD. Also there is no way to burn image in to this screen unlike plasma or LCD.(for the kids who like to play video games.) Stay at 50 to 55 inch screen anything larger will tend to strech the picture then you get the blur! All in all the hookups are great and i can lift this tv myself.
After using the Amazon made bag that is exactly like this bag (only better) I was really disappointed with this purchase. The Amazon bag is larger and the sides are more rigid which makes it deeper. I have more than enough camera equipment to fill both bags. I was hoping to make this Canon bag my primary bag and to use the other bag as my backup. After spending a weekend of shooting with the Canon bag, it's clear that it cannot be my primary bag. While it looks nice and it's nice to have the Canon logo (since I'm a Canon shooter) it just really fails as a useful bag. I'm seriously considering returning it and just picking up the Amazon version since that one I have carried around with me for the last 6 months and no complaints about it. If you care more about function than fashion, skip this bag, it doesn't deliver as well as Canon products normally do. This bag would only work for someone who has very little camera equipment, one body, two lenses. Even then, the fact that the top edge is not deep or rigid makes for very mediocre safe keeping of your camera body. I'd skip this bag.
I purchased this USB wireless adapter for a Windows 7 64-bit desktop (clean install) to connect to our internet router. I downloaded the latest driver from the SMC website in order to enable use in Windows 7, and all seemed well at first.I've used this adapter for about 2 months now, and performance has been pretty spotty. After waking from sleep, I'd say there's only a 50% chance that the adapter will reconnect. When it doesn't, I have to go to Device Manager to disable and enable the adapter, or else reboot. I know that some computers have issues with USB devices and coming out of sleep mode generally, but I did try to follow various troubleshooting tips I saw online (to no effect). Also, the other USB devices on the computer do not have any issue coming out of sleep, so I am skeptical that this is the source of the problem.Aside from the problems coming out of sleep, I've had other random periods where the adapter will disconnect and the only solution to get my connection back is to reboot. The laptop sitting next to my desktop remains connected the whole time, so I know that the issue is at the computer and not with the router.Overall, I have been pretty disappointed with this adapter's performance and am looking for a replacement device that will be more reliable.*** EDIT *** added info below re: WPA2 on routerThis weekend I switched the encryption on my router from WPA to WPA2... and the result was that this computer intermittently but repeatedly crashed (blue screen) when accessing the internet. Switching back to WPA has seemed to restore stability. Just a word of caution if you plan to use this adapter with Windows 7 64-bit and WPA2 security on your router.
I bought it while on sale and could not be happier. good quality tool laid out so that I can and have used as a right or left handed.I used to be a Mechanic and enjoy quality tools that make the job easier.Highly Recomend!!!
These HAVE to be the best speakers for the price! They have great bass, no subwoofer "farts" and spoken word is clean and crisp. If I knew they were this good I would have purchased two sets when Amazon had them on sale for USD $60. Forget Bose, buy Altec Lansing!
I've made about 75 DVD+RW and DVD+R recordings so far with this deck. Not a single bad result. I have successfully tried about 10 different off-the-shelf DVD playback decks and results have been fully compatible. I've also used a half dozen different brands of media (all of them fine).Both the deck and the user interface exude a well-designed and constructed quality.The user interface is perfect in the sense that it is uncomplicated for making quick recordings, but there is a lot behind the scenes if you dig into it.I agree with another review that a keyboard would be a big improvement (even a USB port to plug in your own). Beyond that, there's nothing else I'd want changed.
Product was easy to set up and works very well to play music through my home stereo. Was able to set it up so it works with my universal remote as well.
Good product no need to spend more. This worked great for going from new DVR to hdmi on the tv.
Easy to install and works great. This is the second I have bought and installed on both my automobiles.
I love it. I store all my movies on it. The best part is the iTunes, I found so many great artists and labels and they all in high quality. I love the simplicity of the User Interface, very....VERY easy to use!!!thanks
Truly superb sound. I've retired my CD player in favor of downloading songs from itunes.
I bought this at walmart with a small cloth. I used it on a practically new xbox 360 game that my xbox scratched. After applying a few times, I did get it to work. Like any scratch fixing product it is slightly abrasive, because it needs to sand down the existing scratches and fill them in with wax. If you want it to work, follow the directions! Place the DVD on a flat surface and apply the product with heavy pressure (and I mean a lot! I pressed as hard as I could). Essentially you are polishing the disc. It should fill in large scratches and most likely leave very slight scratches. I didn't notice a haze, however xbox games are already not quite a silver color.
You gotta love this drive. It reads, writes, rewrites, and plays DVD's. Now if it's a little faster, then it would be a perfect drive. The drivers worked perfectly.
There are some really long write ups, so I will keep mine short and sweet.I bought this to back up my iTunes and iPhotos via firewire.Since my older Mac doesn't support USB 2.0 firewire was a must.If I backed up my music and photos via USB 1.0 it would take over 24 hours.I have owned this over a year. It has been reliable.It does heat up and makes some high speed spinning sounds at times,but nothing too unusual.You should be able to buy with confidence.So far, so good.
You can buy cheaper brackets which accomplish the same thing, but they won't look as good as these. They were easy to install and work perfectly allowing you to aim the speakers to any point in the room with little effort.
I've been researching analog capture devices for a long time and finally bit the bullet and bought this one. With horror tales about crashes accompanying the reviews for many similar products, I was fearful even after receiving the package. But I needn't have worried. It was simple and worked great. I am loving reliving memories of my son's infancy that were stuck on 9-year-old VHS-C tapes.The capture software was easy to use and very effective for my purposes. But the editing software, which you don't need to install to capture video to your hard drive, doesn't compare to Adobe Premier Elements. If you combine the two products, you get a fantastic package for the money.
I bought this item today. I have 2 laptops(Windows XP,Vista ). First connected the router followed the instructions by the CD and switched on the router the software was not deducting the router and said error 322 router not found.Tried several times, same result in both the laptops with different operating systems.Reset the modem, router still same issues. The software still could not go beyond detecting the router. Finally gave up and called the customer service. Like a reviewer earlier said it was frustrating, I had to drop off the call and try myself. Unsuccessful I called again and this time a lady walked me through the set up. They basically make you ping your local host via the IE and setup the rest of the installation for you. Overall it took me 2.5 hours to set up the router. The performance of the router is very good. That's why 4 stars.But I am not sure why the software would not deduct the router in first place. When router is deducted, setup is a breeze in 5 mts. The firmware says v7.2.Update: 11/02/2008. The wireless is dying 3 - 4 times everyday. The ethernet is connected to my work VPN so cannot reboot when I am working just because wireless is not working. At best this product is only an ethernet adaptor. I wish i revert my 4 stars to 1 star. Bought a new NETGEAR RangeMAX wireless N router. This is way better than the linksys. Setup was so easy just quietly followed the instructions and I am seeing a speed of 117mbps in wireless. At best the Linksys shows 54mbps briefly before going down to annoying 5 mbps just 30 feet away.
I have owned this product for over a year. It has done a great job for me. However, I only use it for backup, and turn it on about once a week, do the backup, and then turn it off. No loud fan noise yet, as some report. It was a tight fit, and I had trouble putting in the hard drive disk because I have arthritis. I like it, it looks good, and so far is working great for me!
This little fella does everything well. The operating system is intuitive and the help prompts are clear and written for the novice. I purchased the base model from Apple for $499.00 and was pleasantly surprised to learn that the processor had been upgraded to a 1.33 GHz G4 unit and had 512 MB of RAM. With the addition of a refurbished LaCie DVD/CD burner for $62.00, and my internet connection, I have been archiving a friend's 3000 piece, courtesy of Hurricane Katrina, inundated CD collection.Itunes is able to convert the CD's at an essentialy lossless level to Mp3's which I have archived to DVD's. The CD's of a lifetime collection have been saved. The music now resides on a seagate firewire hardrive more convenient, searchable and portable than 3000 CD's.If a mac mini is only used to hold your music collection it is well worth the price. With an Apple Airport Express $129.00 you can play your audio files over your home stereo.This little puppy doesn't come with a monitor, keyboard or mouse. If you don't have an extra keyboard and mouse check out Amazon listed "Microsoft Business Hardware Pack" - $30.89. You can buy a 17 in Samsung CRT Monitor at Sam's for $99.00.And what about the internet - at least for now - the Mac OS has been immune to almost every internet virus or spyware compromise.When I was forced to evacuate the gulf coast for hurricane Katrina and Rita - the space in my car was at a premium. My mac mini was in the back seat - all my records, contacts, and personal information escaped with me.Recently upgraded ram from 512 to a full GB. It's an easy do-it-yourself and was kind of fun.caslo
Great transition camera from point and shoot to DSLR. I have had several point and shoot digital cameras from Olympus, Kodak, and Canon. The pictures were satisfactory, but after seeing photos taken with this camera, I was intrigued.This is my first DSLR camera and I'm not a professional photographer. I'm just a regular person who wants to preserve memories. I was looking for a camera that would take great photos and was easy to use. This camera fulfilled both criteria. Right out of the box it took beautiful photos and it's very easy to use. It's so fun to use I find myself grabbing it over and over to take pictures. I enjoy scrapbooking and these photos will enhance my scrapbook pages. So far I've used the auto setting, child setting, and macro setting. Each worked great. My favorite is the child setting because it highlights the child and blurs the background a little bit. This camera is going to capture moments I would have missed with my old point and shoot.I ordered it from Amazon with overnight shipping because it wasn't very expensive and it was here the next day. This kit has everything you need to get started except for a SD card so make sure you have one on hand or order one at the same time so you can start taking pictures right away. This is the best purchase I have made in years!
Those who know technology, SanDisk is one of the best in Memory Cards. They last long & come with a 5 year limited manufacturer warranty honored by SanDisk (The warranty part offcourse isn't the best out there as much as I know as a consumer), compatible with most devices including computers/camera/games/sd readers etc. I bought it from amazon for their best prices out there at that time, as usual.
Unless you plan to stop watching television altogether (and be honest...you aren't, are you?), then you need Tivo. Why spend an hour watching a program that has upwards of 30 minutes of commercials in it? Why watch the SAME commercials over and over...and over? Why miss your favorite programs or be forced to choose between watching them and going out to eat?With Tivo, your time becomes your OWN again. Too busy to watch a favorite show? Just Tivo it and watch it when you want. Hate those annoying commercials? Tivo the show and you can fast forward right through them...or just pause the show till the commercial break is over. Need to take a bathroom break at the climax of a movie? With Tivo, you just pause the show and come back to it after you've taken your break - and you won't miss a thing.But most importantly, you have much more of your time back again....not as much as if you stopped watching television completely, but how many of us are that spartan? And if you are, you don't need Tivo, you need a nomination for sainthood instead.
I don't want to spend too much time on my review because it probably won't be read.I have recently bought these headphones for 31 dollars here on amazon and I'd say they are a steal.They can be comfortable but you'll first have to tinker with them for a while to get them just right. I strongly recommend you DON'T put the upper pad directly on your temple (you will feel extreme discomfort), instead put them slightly behind or above your temple (you are welcome for saving you a lot time.)The sound quality is very good. I bought these after my Bose around-ear headphones broke after only a year. I've concluded these koss have almost the same quality, but they still do not have the amazing clarity as the 130$ Bose. They have a wide range of sound and responsive and superb bass. I listen to a especially wide range of music (From Black Metal to Intelligent Dance Music(IDM)) and these definitely preform. BUY THEM!!!!
I bought this to replace my rented Comcast cable modem and current wireless router. Easy setup and it works great, although I don't use many of the advanced features. Unlike another reviewer, I had no problems connecting to my company's VPN. First one I received was defective, so that's why it's not 5 stars.
These tiny mounts are a must have for any Bose owner. They are beautifully crafted and are strong. Are capable of rotating 360 degrees. Are not ugly appearing as the cheap ones are.In a nutshell, if you have the money to buy Bose, do not shirk spending another $100 and buy these mounts. They are worth it.
I got this lens to replace my18-55mmkit lens 2 years ago and I have never looked back since. The thing I love most about this lens is its f/2.8 constant aperture (as opposed to the f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture of the kit lens).f/2.8 allows me to take my shots handheld and STILL get impressively sharp pictures (since with a wider aperture, I can crank up the shutter speed to counteract any camera shake from hand-holding the camera). I find it especially useful on my hikes where I'm snapping pictures on the go (I don't usually bring my tripod with me on my hikes simply because it's too cumbersome).This lens, of course, has a lot more to offer. You're paying a premium not only for the f/2.8 constant aperture (which is the lowest f-stop on a zoom (non-prime) lens that money can buy), but for the image quality it delivers. Based on my tests, the image quality is on par with the wildly popularEF 24-105mm f/4lens. But I do prefer this lens over the 24-105mm because of (1) the wide 17mm focal length (which I frequently use for landscape shots) and (2) the f/2.8 aperture (which is perfect for handheld shots and for low light conditions).Another advantage this lens has over the kit lens is it uses Internal Focus (IF), which is a useful feature if you're using a polarizing filter (AKA a circular polarizer). With Internal Focus, the barrel on which the polarizer is affixed doesn't turn and throw filter out of adjustment, so it saves you from having to readjust the filter after the subject is brought into focus.This lens uses Canon's Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass (reserved only for Canon's best lenses), which reduces or eliminates Chromatic aberration (colored fringes around a brightly lit subject) and it has an ultrasonic motor (USM) for fast focusing.To wrap up this review, I would like to comment on a couple of "problems" that many "L"-lens snobs have raised about this lens ad nauseam. (1) No Weather Sealing. Some people have mentioned that the lack of weather sealing causes dust to get inside the lens. This was one of my concerns when I was deciding whether to get this lens. But speaking from personal experience (now that I've had this lens for 2 years), I've never found the lack of whether sealing or dust to be a problem (and I don't exactly baby this lens).(2) Cheap Build Quality. It really boggles my mind when someone says this lens "feels" cheap. How exactly does this lens "feel" cheap? No, the build quality of this lens is NOT cheap, and it does NOT feel cheap.---The 17-55mm f/2.8, is one of the best (if not the best) low-light walk-around lenses you can buy. Its 17-55mm focal length range makes it versatile for use in either landscape or portrait photography. It may be pricey, but it's the opinion of this reviewer that it's worth every last penny you pay for it.[Update 2012-07-25]A word about the dust issue: If you are worried about dust getting into the lens, it's been suggested that a protective (UV) filter is an effective barrier to dust (it's been purported that dust enters into the lens through cracks in the front element). I have been using a UV filter since I acquired this lens brand new and the fact that I've never had a problem with dust seems to lend credence to the above claim.
Users say these don't last long? Here I am a year later and my cord still works perfect for my PS3, I haven't even touched the second one yet!! Highly recommend!!!
I sent a message to the supplier and Amazon asking for information about returning the product. Although the product was listed as in stock in California, and I live in California, it took one week for delivery. I received no reply on my request for a return.
Do not buy this printer. Do not buy this printer. Do not buy this printer. I've had to reinstall it every other week! It's too frustrating to even explain... you do not want to be this angry at an inanimate object. Just avoid it at all cost. I wouldn't even take it if it were free!
This is positively a great HD tv. All the positive feedback I read here is right on the money. I also found Eagle shipping to be very fast (only seven days from shipping date) and courteous. Setup was very simple and only a few picture adjustments needed to suit my taste. Also, Amazon refunded part of my payment after the price was reduced the day after I ordered the tv (of course I had to request it) without any hassle. Now that's entertainment!
It's nothing flashy, but it protects my hard drive and has quality construction. The elastic strap is nice to hold the hard drive in place and the pocket for the cable is great. This was a good buy.
I have several camera bags and this by far is the move versatile I own and my standard bag for out and about. It easily handles my Nikon D50 with 3 lenses and a flash. I have room for extra batteries etc.The top compartment was great for carrying my Gortex jacket, sun glasses, power cords and chargers, as well as a baseball cap and more.It's light enough to carry all day, doesn't make you look too much like a tourist.If you are considering this - you should also look at the Adventure 9 (#5549). I don't have that one yet, but other than the extra "weight", it looks like another alternative.
The product was exactly what I needed. For a supposedly hard to find item this was easy and the pricing was very reasonable. If the opportunity presents itself again I will not hesitate on using this supplier.
I've owned this for about a month now. I bought it for our bedroom, to connect to the Philips HDTV. While the subwoofer does not rattle the walls, the sound is actually pretty decent for size/price. It includes AM/FM radio, plus clock radio features -- how cool is that. The rosewood laminate is well done, and the unit has some weight too. For a bedroom or home office, where you don't care about true Dolby 5.1, and don't want to run a bunch of wires around, this is a pretty cool setup. And as I said before, the clock-radio feature is kinda like gravy. I will tell you that you can buy this for $110, if you are a member of Sam's Club. Power buys are the greatest. Amazon is good about pricing on most things, but sometimes they get beat pretty bad. Buy this little beast at Sam's if you can. This is a progressive scan DVD drive, so it will do great on HDTV, and it includes Dolby Digital.
i got this player 2 years back from singapore where its sold as DNE-611 and i have no regrets at all,this player simply rocks.i have used the player extesively for jogging and have not had any problems with song skipping and not to mention the radio reception which is pretty good.This player is top notch as far as build Quality goes and would recommend this player.I dont use the atrac format although its a superior format and saves space,I'd rather burm my mp3 cds than convert them to atrac and use them...I saw a reviewer saying that he is reducing the rating by one star as its made in malaysia,this is stupid coz sony manufactures in malaysia and so does AMD,Intel and the most electronics manufacturers...
I LOVE this radio and in fact I bought 2...one to give as a gift. However, after trying using it for a couple of weeks, I like it so much I am keeping both!
I bought two of these in mid-2007 and less than a year later, found many of the same problems reported all over Amazon and other review sites -- overheating, powering down with no warning (even in the middle of data transfers!), intermittent unmountability. They were used in an average home office with typical usage, with plenty of air circulation to keep cool -- but they routinely glitched, crashed, and became useless not only for daily data use, but even occasional backups.I ended up buying two new WD Elements drives to replace them, and managed to transfer all the data to the new drives. Those seemed to work great, and they were reasonably priced, so I bought two more Elements drives for additional project archives and music/photo media. Meanwhile, while all four of those were in use, one of the MyBooks completely died and wouldn't mount (after sitting unused for months, mind you), and the second became so glitchy it was pretty much unusable.But then something downright infuriating happened. ALL FOUR of the new replacement WD Elements drives ended up having problems, too! The power supplies on ALL FOUR of them died within weeks of each other, right after the one-year warranty expired. And get this -- WD wanted to charge me twenty dollars per power supply for replacements (not including shipping!).Thankfully, it's just the power supplies that are faulty -- the actual drives still work, and my data is still on them, so I bought *one* new power supply, and am now transferring each of those drives to a new Drobo with four 1.5tb Seagate drives inside. After they're transfered, I will wipe them clean, crack open all of the cases, and maybe try to salvage the internal drive units with other aftermarket cases. Ironically, it seems in all of the reviews I've read elsewhere, WD's basic internal drive products are fine -- it's the external cases they make that have problems.THE BOTTOM LINE: SIX WESTERN DIGITAL DRIVES BECAME UNSTABLE AND UNUSABLE, ALL WITHIN A YEAR OF PURCHASE.SIX drives, folks. Not just one or two. Over six-hundred dollars spent on totally, completely unreliable products in just about two years. I've heard that second wave of re-engineered MyBooks currently on the market are a much better product -- but I'll never be buying WD drives ever again after this experience. Not only should Western Digital completely get out of the external USB hard-drive business, they should have a class-action lawsuit brought against them.
The main problem with my Palm TX is the fact that I'm forever misplacing the stylus. I now have several on my workstation, they have built in pens as well.
This is my 4th Samsung TV. I have three LCD's of various sizes and a DLP as well. In addition to being a quality product, I recently had the opportunity to deal with Samsung on an extended warranty I had purchased from them for the DLP LCD TCV. Their service is excellent as well.
I was very pleased with my Belkin purchase. I was focused on a few things, 1. length to go behind my sofa. 2. plenty of transformer plug ins and it met both... I am VERY PLEASED!!!
I recommend everyone to get this lens if your looking for a good telephoto lens take this! because this lens is very good in long shots and its very sharp and good for sports and wild life and its very stable and easy to use
I've had my PAL for about 8 years now. I had to replace the battery pack a couple of years ago and, as mentioned by other reviewers, the tuning dial and volume dial have become quite scratchy over time. Overall, I would say that it's an okay radio with okay sound. However, there is no justification for the price of this radio. I would not buy this radio again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.One very important point, I recently traveled close to 200 miles from San Francisco but was still hoping to pick up the local SF AM broadcast of the San Francisco Giants World Series game. I brought my Tivoli PAL and it was unable to tune in the signal. But, my backup radio received it loud and clear. My backup radio in this case was the basic ten dollar AM/FM portable unit from Radio Shack. (Thank goodness I brought that with me or I would have been stuck watching the horrendous Fox coverage of the World Series.)Anyway, consumers should be aware that the most basic, cheapie radio will outperform the Tivoli PAL.
This thing is an awesome idea. Install the software. Plug it into your computer. Enter the products codes of your amplifier, TV, Bluray (which is under DVD for some reason) and DVR and your are done!I got rid of 5 remotes and all the clutter that goes along with it AND it works perfectly with the XBOX 360.My only complaints are:1) The volume control comes in spurts (hold button and then it seems to accelerate in volume rather than instantly climb - might be my amp)2) The button clicks take some getting used to.3) 1 out of 5 times you have to hit "help" to retry one of the devices that failed to switch to the right channel or turn on (again might not be the remote, but the device).4) There is no Blu Ray setup settings. It is under the DVD section.However I give it a 5 because it is so easy to use and really well made.
Nikon has about the best reputation in photography and if they put their name on it, it's good enough for me. It has proven to be a good product for me and I'd recommend it.
It is surprising that Nokia created a product with such a glaring design flaw. The location of the microphone makes this headset basically useless. Unfortunately, time constraints prevented me from researching this product beforehand. While traveling in London, I was unable to find a mono OEM headset for my Nokia 6820 (see review) and purchased the only compatible headset I was able to locate.The microphone is 24.5 inches from either earpiece. For a person of average height, the microphone will rest on the top of the belt buckle. Obviously, the distance is too great. However, to aggravate the acoustical problems, the microphone has a tendency to flop around and face inward, further muffling the sound.It is interesting that my 6820 doesn't allow the user to play FM through a mono headset at all, but then only plays phone conversations through one earpiece. It was my hope that the sound came through both ears to improve audibility in noisy environments. It is almost if Nokia schemed to encourage consumers to purchase a useless product. Shame on them.ConsTerrible Microphone PositioningEasily tanglesNo dual mono audio for phone conversationsEarpieces are not form fitting, virtually no reduction of background noiseProsSolid construction
My Gateway PC at work is getting a little long in the tooth (still has Windows 98 on it), and the original 2.1 Boston Acoustics speakers just suddenly gave out (possibly a cord problem). I was looking around for an inexpensive replacement, and I stumbled across the reviews for these bad boys. I am still a little puzzled as to why the same speakers cost more in a different box, but check out all variations listing the same speakers, and you can save money. I picked the ones in the white box with free shipping, but you can pay considerably more, including shipping, if you aren't careful.I have them set up on my desk, one small speaker to each side of my approaching antique status monitor. At first I had the sub down on the floor right next to me, against the wall. That proved a little boomy for my taste, and so I set the little box down on the other side of my desk, a little more out from the wall. I then set the small speakers to the normal listening level for my taste, turned the bass all the way down, and then slowly increased the volume until the bass seemed merely an extention of the satellites. You can tell if deep bass is playing, but you don't hear much until bass notes are played.I was duly impressed with the crisp high end, and the bass really sounded good for cheap speakers, but I did notice a little muddiness in the midrange.I used the equalizer on my media player to boost the midrange a bit. I haven't tried turning the bass all the way up and then decreasing the lowest frequencies with the equalizer, as one reviewer suggested, but I'm going to try it to see how it works out. I also downloaded a free sound enhancer plugin for my media player, which acts much like the "loudness" control on my receiver, in that it slightly warms up or kicks the sound levels at lower volumes. I had to turn off the "megabass" feature for the plugin, but otherwise I found the sound improved and the soundstage seemed deeper, as if the speakers had gotten just a little bigger. My taste is for the sound to be natural and transparent, and although the short cords limit speaker placement, it's probably worth trying several different arrangements of the satellites and the sub, to see what works best for you.As other reviewers have said, these will never sound as good as expensive speakers, but I do believe they sound as good or better than many systems I auditioned at twice or even three times the price I paid ($37 delivered). They more than lived up to my expectations, and I am highly satisfied with the sound. The real danger is that the sound does not clip or distort at high volume, and you can hurt your ears by accidentally playing the speakers at higher volumes too close to your ears. I have my own office with a closed door, and I got comments (if not quite complaints) about how far the sound carried, when I first began to use them. They might not be suitable for those in a cubicle.In short, I am totally happy I bought these, and I recommend them for anyone who needs better sound than the little "full range" speakers that come standard with some PC's, but who can't justify spending $100 or more.
How I wish I consulted this forum BEFORE wasting my money!! Everyone agrees you need to buy new batteries every time you turn the camera on...but besides that....The software is terrible!! Not user friendly and as SLOW as molasses!! It takes almost a minute to download EACH PHOTO meaning for 30 photos, your computer is tied up for AT LEAST a half hour!! And you can't even go to another program while your waiting!! It's locked on your screen! (It's quicker to take your regular film to the One-hour photo and probably cheaper with the money you spend on batteries!!) Now let's talk about my red-eyed children with fuzzy faces.....aaarrgghhh...don't get me started!!! Don't do it!!!! There has got to be better........
this is the worst router in the world and it will not work for you.
I am a golfing rules official. We constantly use radios since we have normally a few people covering a very wide area. Since we do not want to disturb a player with a blast on the radio's speaker, we use earpieces.I have big ears, so I had to cut the bottom of the earpiece. In other words, it kinda hangs on the top of my ear, and is open at the bottom. Works VERY well, however. I have had several of the in-ear earpieces, but definitely prefer this. The microphone portion means that I can leave the radio on my belt when answering queries.Highly recommended
I'm no audiophile, but I did a lot of research, and for the price Amazon is offering these speakers, they are hard to beat. The material quality is good (again, especially considering the price point). Shipping was free and I had the speakers in four days. Set-up was easy (they're speakers, after all) and they sound quite good. In the various reviews I have read, some complain that these speakers need a sub woofer, as they don't have enough bass. For normal listening, they strike me as just fine. The Monitor 60 and 70 add more drivers and thus more bass, and also more dollars to the price.
I bought this elsewhere and paid a lot more for it. The unit is very well designed; fit and finish are excellent; and it performs well. At higher volumes, there is distortion. If not for that, I'd rate it 5 stars.
This item is a great little unit for the cost. YES-there is an issue with only burning 4X DVD-R media, but there is a downloadable firmware upgrade for this product that allows you to burn 8x DVD-R media. (...)The firmware comes as a ZIP folder that you can download and burn onto either a 4X DVD-R or a CD-R. Just follow the instructions included with the ZIP folder.As for the 4X DVD-R problem. There are few walk-in stores that still have 4X media. You can shop on-line and have great success finding the media. HOWEVER, if you do the firmware upgrade, you won't need 4X DVD-R media.I have owned one of these players for over a year and I struggled with the problem of fining 4X media to burn. However, once I did the upgrade, I have had no trouble finding 8X media. I have transferred VHS tapes to DVD. I have copied movies from a DVR connected to the machine with no problems. I have played both rented VCR and DVD media with no issues.TRUST ME! Do the firmware upgrade and you are all set! Yes- it is a pain, but this is really a great machine!
The system has great sound quality. For the price, no other system beats this great Logitech product. The satellites look great, and the sound is clean. The subwoofer delivers a strong performance, and generates powerful bass sounds, maybe a little too powerful.
I got this as a gift from a friend. (Thanks again, Tara!)Mind that i am not from the US, i was worry that the FM radio that came with the package would not able to receives local stations..Anyhow, everything seems to works fine. It plays the CD nicely, the speaker is average for matches its package price., i uses my Edifier speakers to listen to Taylor Hicks CD.., it really shaken up my room.., Wooo!!Overall, this is a good package thats came with a reasonable price.Give it a try if you haven't yet.. ;)
I've had these for just over two months now and I have to say they are worth a bit more than what I paid.First off I must admit I'm no audiophile, but I do listen to a lot of different types of music: electronic, classical, pop, rock, reggae, rap... Through it all, these headphones have performed superbly. They can get fairly loud (I usually keep it lowish cause I don't want to lose my hearing), and have decent, though not spectacular, bass response. Mids and highs are okay as well.So far they are more durable that a pair of $30 sennheiser I bought earlier (cable sleeves practically fell of that model).The only mark against these phones is the short cable...its only about three feet. That's great for a player strapped to your arm, or on the belt, but frustrating otherwise.Overall a fine pair of phones for an amazing price.
I am successfully using this cable to connect my airport expressto my onkyo receiver. I am now streaming music from my mac,over a wireless (linksys) to the airport express, through thiscable, and to the receiver. It works great.
It's not ultra-thin, it doesn't always stay on the surface you want it on, and the decals start to peel, making it look really cheap.It transformed my life in one way: I understood that I spent too much money on junk when I was buying more junk to manage the junk I already had.
I've bought several of these ink cartridges in the past and they have all worked flawlessly! I've tried buying other brands, but they didn't perform like the Epson cartridges.
The Grundig S350 looks & performs EXACTLY as specified. It performs in all bands really well here on the CDN border. I am very happy with the reception of all the stations that I could not previously listen to. Picking up distant AM & SW stations are easy to do & lock in with ease.
This headphones are not what I wait, I thought that it is a good product but when I listened a bad quality, the subwoofer is not good enough... the simple headphones from the apple area top quality more than this product... is got a good design, but this product is just appearance, I should bought the BEATS instead of this...
I sold my Nikon 5700 camera and bought the rebel. Although I am new to digital photography, I have taken some wonderful shots with this camera. I am dying to purchase another lens, but have been very satisfied with the kit lens. The smoothness and the clarity of the photos far outweighs that of the Nikon!!
i have 4 of the older versions of this case. They are great. The new cases are awful. The new design uses cheaper materials, ugly brown stitching instead of the original black on black. the new handle is cheap and feels like it is going to rip out, you can no longer slide a label in the "easy-view" spine because there is no longer a place to insert labelsI use to have no problem paying more money for these Case Logic cases over the other brands because the quality WAS exceptional. Now they are just as cheaply made as the other companies, but still have the high price taghopefully Case Logic reads these reviews and bring back the old design next year....until then i guess i'll just have to spend my time searching ebay for the old version of these cases
..............it can be easily and safely removed using a cloth dampened with either carbon tetrachloride or benzene. Rub it gently and it comes right off leaving the leather unmarked and undamaged. This is the perfect case for the ELPH series of Canon digicams from the S100 right up through the S400. I have had one for about 3 years now and they are hard to get! They were originally made for the Canon ELPH Jr. APS camera but stretch out just enough for the ELPH Sdigitals. If anyone knows where they are available (currently unavailable here on amazon.com) please let me know at prudhocjATolypenDAWTcom! I would like another one.
I LOVE the camera as if it was my sister, or something loveable. I will NEVER sell this camera, not for all of the money in the world. This has a microphone that can record your breath. I would recomend this to any TV station that likes HD (high defonition). I myself joined a TV station and they have the SAME camera. It shows a good picture, and is kind of light. Please get this camera before they are extinct. BEWARE PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Router arrived on time. setup was a little rough but got it done. Works great.
Very good product, packaging was not wasteful, installation was easy, software was intuitive and easy to use. I have an older laptop that does not support this size of hard drive but, Disk Wizard (software included) installed a Dynamic Drive Overlay (DDO) and made everything a breeze.
This bag is not worth the material it is made from. I could have made a better bag than this. DO NOT BUY THIS BAG. It's not even great for protective purposes as it puts constant stress on the cable if you have a wired 6x8 tablet. There's no room for the mouse or the pen holder and the simple divider in the center does nothing for organization. A simple elastic loop is all that holds the tablet pen in place. This loop only holds the pen if you work it in a bit too which causes the rubber grip on the pen to slide a bit and obstruct the buttons on the pen the next time you use it. This is NOT a travel bag, it's a "good thing I bought this bag so I can store my tablet" bag. But we all know, we never store our tablets.
Terrible product, don't waste your money. The photo quality is horrid even at the highest resolution setting and, if the batteries die (which they did after just four hours), all of the photos are erased.
During six months of ownership, I didn't handle the camera roughly but I did use it frequently (its size makes it incredibly convenient). Recently, the LCD screen began to take longer and longer before initializing for a new photo. I could immediately replay old photos on the memory chip (so I know the LCD itself was undamaged) but its now gotten to the point where the camera is useless. I tried resetting, I tried a new memory card, new batteries - no good. I went to Sony's cumbersome automated product support site to find my product is out of warrantee and its a flat rate $177 to fix the camera regardless of whats wrong with it. As this is near current retail price, I can only assume they just recycle mine and box out a replacement. For that kind of money I'm buying a replacement... but this time its not going to be a Sony. I'll take my chances with another brand. My old Kodak DC-50 is still going strong years after I bought it... perhaps I'll see what they have to offer.
Before I bought this I noticed complaints about problems using it other than in front of the camera. But, I was taking a class that inspite of its name and description turned out to be a self portrait class. So, I got one and have been using it very heavily for the last month with my D80. So far I have not had any problems activating the shutter, even from behind the camera(within a realistic area), or with it facing away from the camera while I was holding it in front. I like the several second delay that allows you to hide it before the photo is recorded.I do agree that Nikon should sell it with the camera.
Simply amazing is all i can say about these headphones. I think they are the best headphones for 100 or less. I have tried senns, sonys, skullcandys and numerous other brands and none sound as good as the porta pro's. the headphones really sound great, excellent actually. it is hard to beat these headphones, throw in the lifetime no questions ask warranty and it really is a no brainer. the only flaw i see is that it can at times pull your hair when taking them on/off.
This is the first converter that is working, reliable and without any problems. What is great: you can replace the fuse and even carry a replacement fuse with you. It never got too hot and it really fits into all wallplugs. I had already bought one of this model and my son uses it now for a year to power a 110Volt Monitor we shipped from the US over to Germany. Okay, it is a little bit heavy, but the electronic "Schnickschnack" I used before never worked for such a long time. Just a great and versatile product.
I bought this camera for my daughter-in-law, so I can see my granddaughter when she's born. I chose this model because I bought one eight months ago, and mine works just fine. I use it weekly on Skype for a group meeting, and no one ever complains that they can't hear me which happens for some of the others. I use it as a microphone, mostly, but the video has been fine when I used it.
I had about given up hope on my VHS recorder because the tapes just were not turning out right. I finally tried a DRY cleaner vs. wet and this first quality tape. It is worth the price, every recording I have made has been perfect and I have re-recored over the tape a dozen times. Before you give up on your old machine try this tape !
Installed it into my PCI slot. Loaded the software. It recognized all the wireless networks within range and has been working perfectly.
This is suppose to be a CLEAN, LIKE NEW????? Are you kidding me ??? Someone Seriously needs to look up definition of CLEAN - THERE'S DIRT, CRAP UNDERNEATH THE KEYS, THIS IS SOMEONES OLD KEYBOARD - I AM PISSED!!!!!
This device lasted less than a year. I plugged in and it worked fine at first, then all of a sudden started having problems. Couldn't tell if it was the USB port in the PC or the hub/reader until THE JACK ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT SNAPPED AND FELL INTO THE HUB! I would recommend you stay away from this brand.And yes, the stand was useless.
This drive has been discontinued (thankfully) - and I'm now patiently waiting for the price to become somewhat competitive on the new ones. Apparently, Lacie continues to believe that they have a lock on the Apple market and can continue charging Apple prices for their inferior products.At any rate, I received two of these drives, both of which were sent back. If you want to trust 500GB worth of data to a drive that constantly makes screeching, grinding metal-on-metal scratching noises, then this is the drive for you.The Seagate drive they stuck inside the case on these drives also has notoriously bad reviews.Stay away.
I tried to burn a couple of DVD images using 5 of these DVD-Rs - every single one of them failed with "disk write error". I tried to use some other DVD-Rs I had in stock - all successful. Don't know if this was a bad batch or incompatibility with MacBook, but buyer beware.
I ordered my transmitter from All About Electronics which I received quickly and in new condition. My first tranmitter was for my very first 1st generation iPod (I still have the iPod and it works). Electronically speaking I feel quite ancient. The original transmitter was the pits and not worth it (I just ended up using a wired cassette). I was hoping the technology had impoved and was taking a chance buying any transmitter. Yes indeedy, technology got better. I love this transmitter. It's compact and the sound is clean and clear AND my iPod stays charged. I love it.
I've purchased 2 of these for our cell phones and they work great - no issues at all:)
I bought this memory card and the 1GB paired card. The two sets of memory cards made a significant improvement to an "old" computer. At spending just over $100, it was worth the investment to radically improve the speed of an otherwise quality desktop.
I love this product! I got this for my 4 yr old son for christmas and he loves it. He likes not having to put every cd back in its original case anymore. It really is a perfect way for him to be able to access his cds easier and put them away too! The cd incerts slide out easy and swivel which is really nice. The handle on top is a nice feature to so they can bring it along if they want. I was surprised at how well it was made too! I was hoping it would be sturdy enough for my son and it worked out perfect! It was even a great price! Its definetly worth it to buy this product for your kids. They will love it!
I used these to replace the door tweeters in my 350z. They sound great and seem to have a decent range and clarity
it helped alot and now i need a few more to finish it all! LOL
Great notebook, very well built with nice materials, very light and with a great screen.The only thing is if you like shortcut buttons on the keyboard and close 2 it, don't buy this notebook, the keyboard is simple and clean there is no quick buttons for DVD play and sound control other then the function keyboard regular commands, so if you like just hitting 1 button to play your DVD or sliding your finger over a button to adjust sound volume, this is not for you, but, if you like clean, simple and very clean stylish looking, then buy this one.This notebook is very well built with no flaws to be noted.My overall is 5 out of 5, but that's because I rather have a clean working area with just the precise keyboard without a lot of buttons around it.
I received these as a gift, but later saw them on display and was favorably impressed that such fine sounding headphones were as affordable as they were. These headphones are designed for people to plug into their MP3 or in my case IPAD, and listening in a semi- mobile state. The design of Skullcandy headphones keeps them snuggled tightly and firmly, but not oppressively so. My wife has let me know in most uncertain terms that these headphones filter out outside noises, which both good and bad, allows me to escape into my own little world.These headphones are supplied with a sub-woofer which based on your own personal taste allows you to increase the bass. The sub-woofer can be turned on or off and it doesn't seem to affect the upper registers. I mostly listen to classical and baroque, but was surprised with the clarity of the basso continuo of baroque works with the sub-woofer, and if you are like me and like to Bach out while working out, the sub-woofer really fits the bill.I only gave this product 4 stars mainly because as good as the sound is, there are a few out there with just a bit more clarity, Bose for example. However, for the price, you really would be hard pressed to find a better and more adaptable product.
This TV is phenomenal, the picture is incredible, it looks great and it's not that heavy. I have my PS3, X-box 360 and Wii all connected to this tv and it's so simple to switch in between them. I also used it as a computer monitor and Oh MY GOD! Counterstrike on a 1920x1080 resolution is insane! Probably the best TV I have ever owned. I also suggest getting 5.1 speakers for this TV because the TV has a problem with bass. It tends to overpower the speakers so get what I got, Logitech 5.1 Z-5500 =Amazing. I highly recommend it and buy it from NEWEGG it's 850 bucks in Total, fast shipping and great service.
i got this one for my self cuase it was so pretty got it does not work headphones are horrid buy the pink bubble one from gpx instead it works headphones are better it is just plin better quality
This cable gateway is supplied by RCN. It replaced a Motorola cable modem and my own D-Link Wireless router.First, it is missing a key feature, port translation. With port translation, a server on your network (such as an ethernet webcam) can be set to its default port 80, which is translated inside the router to a different port, such as 5080. It's a feature existing in any reputable router, but missing from this one.Second, the wireless system has serious problems. Signal strength is much lower than my D-Link despite a physically larger antenna. I can't reliably reach my laptop in the kitchen. No matter my location, the connection drops (glitches) frequently, and drops VPN connections. Sometimes it actually refuses to reconnect until I cycle power on or disable and re-enable the PCMCIA wireless card.I'm going to try to get RCN to switch me to a Motorola modem, but I'll buy my own if I have to to get rid of this Linksys piece of junk and go back to my own D-Link. I can't believe Cisco dares to put their brand name on such lousy equipment.
The kit is OEM, and on second attempt ordering through Audiovideodirect I got it new (they sent a refurbished, incomplete kit the first time I ordered - both were "fulfilled by Amazon"). The kit itself is exactly what it says it is - all of the docking equipment necessary to set up your vehicle for use with a Sirius radio.My radio is the Sportster 4, and while this kit is intended for use with this unit and everything fits fine, don't expect that the included FM extender antenna is going to solve the very weak FM transmitter signal problem that the Sportster 4 is known for. I mounted my extender antenna on my windshield on the passenger side, right next to my truck's antenna. It is USELESS.If you are buying this kit for a second vehicle, be advised that you will probably need to buy either the FM Direct adaptor or have an audio-in plug on that car's internal radio.
I have all but worn out the letters on this board and it still works flawless. I recently upgraded to the later, version II. THe latter one has improved keyswitches over the first rev. The first rev required just a tad more force to down the key.The key feel is very smooth on mine and sometimes, I can't feel home position. Other than these minor issues, this is the best keyboard for accuracy and speed that I have used. Both versions are very good although, I do like the USB II as the keys do not have as much side to side play and are a tad less springy feeling.
This is a good reliable CD-ROM. It is much quieter than the previous CD-ROM that I was using.
I bought a Replay TV when they first came out and after more than 6 years my original unit is still performing flawlessly. It records what I want, when I want it.So why did I choose to add a TiVo and not another Replay? I am asking myself the same question... when I am not frustrated enough to cause myself a heart attack over the purely inane functioning of my TiVo.Where the ReplayTV has brought us nothing but iPod-like joy - the TiVo brings nothing but aggravation.The Replay gets what I want, when I want it - the TiVo trys to figure out what I like and constantly fails... I ask it to record certain programs - it won't. Leave it on pause, and it starts on its own after a while. Try and simply change record options and the TiVo 'computes' for sometimes 3-5 minutes as it tells you "This might take a moment". It takes the 6 year old Replay 4 seconds to perform the same function. They sure can inject advertising messages everywhere, every night though. Gotta hand it to them TiVo engineers. Slick.FOR PETE'S SAKE YOU CAN'T EVEN TURN IT OFF WITHOUT GOING THROUGH TWO MENUS!!!! That's TiVo's way of saying "Thanks sucker!" to us fools who bought lifetime service contracts... their way of making sure that lifetime is as short as possible.They need not worry... as soon as I scrounge up the cash for a new Replay TV unit I am going to give myself the HUGE pleasure of SMASHING my TiVo unit into tiny little pieces.I HATE MY TiVo. HATE.
I was programming an Ipod for a friend and became interested in buying one for myself. I went to the store to get some info on the Ipod, and luckily the departments store I frequent didn't carry the unit, but offered the Zune. I came straight home, did my reasearch, and ordered on the same day. The Zune is far more superior than any Ipod model that I have either read about or experienced for myself. And a much better deal moneywise. I must say that you shouldn't get a Zune unless you are running a Windows version with SP2 or higher, for any other ver. won't recognize the unit. I had a pc w/SP1 and Media Center 2002, so I thought I was in trouble. Against my initial thoughts on SP2, I went ahead and upgraded, and haven't had any problems yet. The sound is great, videos are decent, and the software is very user friendly. I would check out the other models of media players, especially the Archos brand, for they have a bigger screen and hard drive. But for audio and a few videos, this unit is worth the money.
FWIW, I'm posting this review about a year or so after I bought it. I figured people would want to know how reliable it is. Well..... its great. Its been in use constantly and is hot swapped between a hard drive and audio interface and it has worked fine. Not a single problem.
I bought this camera because it had several favorable reviews. Unfortunately, it was a major dissapointment. The flash has a mind of its own, the pics quality is mediocre and it's definitely over priced. I guess this camera doesn't have much competition in the market hence its popularity. It's a piece of expensive junk.
I fit 3 light stands, 3 umbrellas, a disc holder, and assortment of flash and umbrella mounts, flexi-arms, mini-tripod, collapsible reflectors, and clamps. Fully loaded it weighs nearly a ton, but it's super strong and looks like it will last for years. It keeps everything in one place and ready to travel. It's exactly what I hoped for.
Can't beat a Pelican Case. I especially like the lid pocket options you can buy. I own at least 10 Pelican's in different sizes. My underwater camera gear is fully protected when I travel.
I bought this unit about a year ago using it as a home theater system. The sound is ok, but after a few month's use the dvd cd door jammed rendering play back inoperable. I mainly use it now as a radio/receiver for another Phillips multi region dvd player connected to my hdtv. It functions ok for that. Another case of form over substance- it looks nice but was a waste of money. Now in the market for a decent reciever with out the extra dvd/cd included.
I bought this radio to use around the house, out in the yard, etc. Right out of the box I discovered that the headphone jack is faulty. I only get sound out of one side. I tried 3 different sets of phones - same problem. I can back out the headphone plug a bit to get it to play out of both earbuds, but then the sound bridges to mono. What's the point of listening to FM in mono?The headphone jack flaw renders this radio unusable. I just threw 30 bucks into the wind.
This is my 4th apple computer, and the first apple desktop. All I can say is it is well worth the money.I bought it for my kids and also wanted to keep it in the living room, something that does not take too much space, and looks nice.I have to admit, I am using it to a fair degree too, and I like the software programs that come with it.Overall, I think it is money well spent.
I agree with the previous review about only one pencil lead at a time and the eraser, however, I have yet to find a 'nice' mechanical pencil with a worthwhile eraser. The pen works great and I am going to order another as, unfortunately, my first one was lost.
I was a little disappointed. If you see a photo of these online or in a catalog they look kind of rugged and adjustable. Up close you'll notice there all plastic and there isn't any adjustment for different head sizes. Who knows? If you like to overdo it with bass and have a big fat head these might be a perfect fit for you.
"I have had this since 2/06, after approximately 4 months the tv stopped working. Service was called and it took 1 month to order the part. Three weeks later the same part failed and service was called again. They were told this part was on back order with no estimated time for it to come in.I contacted Philips and was told they can do nothing for me. I then asked for a phone number for customer service and the lady REFUSED to provide me with it. One would have to ask themselves why they would purchase a product from a company like this!"
This item works very well.... it is sometimes easier to set your own frequency as opposed to having the unit automatically set it though...
I bought the Coby with car kit for one purpose -- to listen to audio books. I was replacing a Sony player that was worn out. I discovered that when I had turned off the player at my destination in the car, and turned it on again that the player started over again on track 1. Not good for listening to a book. I called Coby to see if there was a setting I was missing as my Sony player started where it left off, and they said it would always start over on Track 1 after being turned off. I returned it and may have 10% deducted for restocking. I'll pay more and get a Sony.
This item really cleans up your audio feed from your sirius to your car radio. Eliminates bleed over when you drive by another radio transmitter, which I have to do daily. I used to get feedback on my Sirius, once I installed this, it dsappeared. It even keeps out bleed when you are in the area of a radio station of the same frequency you have set your Sirius FM Trx to.
The D460Zoom is my second Olympus Digital Camera. My first was the D360, which was a great camera until a child put the batteries in wrong and burned it up! I cannot say enough good things about the D460Zoom...It writes the files quickly allowing follow-up shots in 2-3 seconds. It has easily understood controls, and takes better quality photos than most digital cameras I have seen -- including my brother's large and bulky Sony. The autofocus and zoom both work without hitch and allow a considerable amount of leaway in composing your shots. One of the things I find especially exciting is its ability to adopt to difficult lighting situations. You can take pictures in very difficult bright and dark shadow conditions and get excellently exposed results. I am comfortable taking pictures in any lighting situation, indoors or out.While there is some media that hold more pictures than the smart media cards, the smart media cards are very small and easy to use. I bought a card reader [and] it is as easy to down load pics as to read a disk--faster even. For the money, this camera is as good or better than many costing twice as much.
I own a sony camera which they no longer make the memory stick for...i thought id end up buying a new camera when i found this and thought it would be the answer. I ordered this memory stick because it clearly stated and showed that it came with an adaptor that would allow it to work in my camera..it arrived without the adaptor. I now have to order the adaptor seperately and hope the memory stick works.
Just picked this up for my older desktop and had it installed and running within 5 minutes. I had previously tried a Linksys card but I could not get it to identify my IP address or stay connected. The D-Link software/driver install was much quicker and I don't have any unnecessary programs running in the background slowing my machine down. I swear that my wireless connection is even faster than my wired connection. Perhaps my standard ethernet card needs replacing as well!For the price, this one is tough to beat!
The Schumacher SE-4022 battery charger has, so far, performed flawlessly. It has versatile settings, volt and amp readouts, and is simple to use. This particular design has been around for many years and it really works. If you need a battery charger with wheeled mobility, this is the one.., or one like it from Schumacher.
We were looking for a binocs that would give us close up details from a short distance. Several years ago we watched people viewing butterflies and dragonflies from only a few feet away and wondered what euipment they were using --- enter the Papilio. These simple- to-use binocs offer excellant detail. And the price is right, too! We're thinking about getting another pair so we don't have to share!
Good sound but after very little use, the left ear bud stopped working. I used them seldom and only on airplanes but after just about 20 hours of use, the left ear bud is no longer working. I took excellent care of these, never left them in a hot car, always kept them in the protective carrying case, and they still broke. Even the hinge on the protective carrying case broke so I had to scotch tape it. Terrible durability!
I just purchased a set of these off craigslist for $35. If you find a healthy set just buy it. These are 7 speakers all together in an excellent design. Sound really nice.
Ended up putting it indoors... because I'm lazy, and I still get all the over the air channels I need. Reasonably priced and gives me infinitely better reception.
This dinky Sony DCR-PC1 is perfect for all home video situations especially shooting images of our grandbaby. Children - age 5 and up - have also used this camera which is a testament to how easy the camera is to operate. The compact size and the excellent optics make this a win-win video camera. The only criticism I have about the camera package is that it should have come with an S Video cable. Overall I give this handy unit a 5 star rating for excellence of design, ease of use and small size. Good work Sony!
The cables (HDMI) that I ordered were shipped and received in 3 days and were just what I needed......Low price too.....No problems.
I have a SyncMaster 793MB which you can not use because of brown lines that appears. First I thought it was spesific to mine. But I had seen many SyncMater 793MB with the same problem.. So Samsung sucks... How they can let this... Obviously this is a production error... They should annouce that they will change all 793MBs..
Sounds great. It will reveal sounds in your music you would not hear with cheap ones. Blocks all outside noise so it's great for long flights. I have to take 'em off intermittenly when using them for extend amount of time. If you wear it with the wire hanging behind it will catch and fall off easily if your head don't stay still. That aside, I'm quite happy with it.
Very enhanced features. Good use of high-tech. Enabled rotation for video images. Sharp images. Excellent camera, very recommended.
I bought this to replace my headset it works great and can take a beating from a lb puppy. and it still works
The Kingston 2 BG Mini SD card is a quality product and it was sold at a very reasonable price. Mini-SD cards can be harder to find than regular SD cards or even the Micro-SD cards but this one was shipped super fast and has performed very well in our daughter's well used Christmas HD Camcorder. I highly recommend this product from this seller.
The Beltronics RX65 is a very nice radar detector. Upon receiving this package, I immediately opened, tossed the manual to the side and hooked it up... Now having had this item for about a month I visited the manual for the first time and realized there are a great deal of features this device offers. THT display mode, STD mode and some other one with the frequencies... no idea how to read those so I don't use it yet. This radar has very good range, having used a $120 cobra as a testing device I knew it was time to upgrade. This radar is the real deal, well built, looks and functions very well. I've had it for about a month and its alerted me on three close but yet very impressive occasions. Great range, functionality/features. I love it...however, lately i've noticed it freezes at times. I attempt to adjust the volume and it doesn't comply. that only happens sometimes but fixes after i turn it off and back on. If you are looking for something to alert you before you actually "see" the source of the signal you should buy this one. I'm very pleased its a great radar, with good range and good features
If you in the market for a $300 paper weight that looks like a DVD recorder this is the product for you! If not, stay away from this product!! After having numerous problems including, frequent crashes, recording problems, media issues, and finally a terminal lock up that could not be remedied, I decided to have a look at the inside of this thing. Much to my disbelief this thing even looks bad on the inside with some very sloppy assembly (I bought it new with a factory seal). I am astounded that this low-quality product ever made the mainstream market. It is a piece of junk fresh out of the box and I recommend avoiding it at any cost!!!As far as the few good reviews it has received, just wait a few weeks until theirs permanently locks up and see what the review looks like. Mine worked also for about a 6 weeks before it was demoted to paper weight status. There is no fix for this (and other issues) and support is useless (I submitted a support request over a month ago and have still not heard from them).
I am new to photography so I do not have anything to compare this with. But I was looking for an inexpensive,well made starter back pack and this one fills the part very well. It is well built and holds what I want for now.
I bought these from a local retail store. They sound great. Except when my downstairs neighbor uses her cell phone. A very loud buzzing/beeping occurs at seemingly random intervals. This happens even when the power is off! I suspect that the cable between the controls and the subwoofer is picking up some kind of interferance...and that the stupid subwoofer is always powered on.Tired of crawling under the desk a few times a day to unplug these things, I smashed them with a hammer and called it even.
There is nothing special about this product. It gives power to your camera while you are transferring photos to your computer or watching them on a screen. I don't like that you have to connect two separate parts together. One half connects to an outlet and the other to your camera.The bottom line is it works, and it didn't look like I had many choices as far as compatibility with the Fuji FinePix camera.
Very well made, definitely waterproof, batteries (D type) last a long time (at 66% after 8 months), excellent sound quality, buttons are solid and easy to press, very good radio signal (the external antenna definitely helps here).Basically, the best shower radio I have owned, and I have owned a few! Better, and cheaper, than the old Sharper Image CD/Radio.
If you purchased this camera under $20, It is pretty good.If it employed CCD not but CMOS,I can completely recommend it.
I don't know too much about this kind of equipment, but I have been using this on a weekly basis for the past 3 months and haven't had any problems.
Well this is one very cheap solution: No information, no drivers at all, windows xp and windows 7 just recognize it but does not install it. the driver after a brieff research can be found at, but id does not help too much.I installed it on my Windows 7 but i got this message: This device can not start (Code 10) so i tried in an XP with the same answer. so far i have not conected any thing to it, but as far as my research goes, it sinply does not start.WIll try different solutions and post it
With my ancient Matrox G550 card, I was reassured by its presence on the compatibility list at Samsung, and indeed it's flawless. In digital mode the full resolution is not available - it's necessary to use the Analog cable to connect to the primary slot on the right of the card. Doing that, I get the full 1200x1920 from the 244T, while still being able to drive my ancient Dell 19" at its full 1600x1200, from the secondary connector using the d-to-a adaptor.24-march-2007, using "Lucida Sans" 8-point with ClearType turned on, I now see 155 lines of C++ code in those 1920 vertical pixels - I can never go back ! Blue screen PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA from SAM_G400DHD.dll. This dll turned out to be the (( MagicRotation Display Driver )), rather than the actual Display Driver itself which being knowledgeable I had instantly upgraded - using that Google Query I was led to download the new version 1.0.0.7 today, which will presumably fix that PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA.30-march-2007 - SAM_G400DHD.dll same Blue Screen again - well I have always had that "control-S" habit, reinforced now. Samsung's website is very nice, I submitted the minidump to them, I will update this. POSSIBLY this is a CAUTION - it MAY be an interaction with my ancient system, which they MAY never fix, time marches on...12-april-2007 - No response from Samsung. I can live with this problem, which has happened about 3 times in a couple of weeks, ALWAYS with the left-mouse-button down, dragging a top-level-window towards the bottom of the screen. That such drags fail only rarely seems to confirm that some kind of internal datastructure is overflowing, likely due to the limited RAM inside the G550, so this may never fail on later cards with more RAM.
When I first thought about buying this mouse, I wasn't impressed by the reviews. Most of them spoke bad about it and pointed a lot of weaknesses. But I decided to buy it anyway, since I had a friend at work who had one and was very pleased with it. The one I bought came with the cradle and I must admit that it's very useful, since you can charge the batteries when the mouse is not in use and also you can plug the receiver and keep working.The mouse is very accurate and precise, the blue led from the receiver is nice to look at and, to tell you the truth,it doesn't bother me at all or distract me, like some people said it would.My recomendation is: if you want a wireless pointing solution for your laptop, go for this one. It works fine and it's a lot smaller than some from other brands.I paied 54.90 for the whole pack and must say that I'm very happy with my purchase! Great value for money!The pack comes with:- Mouse unit- RF Receiver (USB)- Rechargeable batteries- Battery charger cradle- USB cable extension
I bought this TV a little over a week ago and it was been great so far. The standard cable looks surprisingly well, as well as regular DVD's which look amazing. I mainly purchased this for use with my Playstation 3 and it truly is a thing of beauty on this TV! 1080p just blows me away, especially since I am pretty new to the whole HDTV scene. This is one of the best deals you will find out there for a 1080p television at this size and Sharp is one of the best LCD manufacturer's out there! Don't be afraid to pick this baby up.One issue I have been having is with the sound. The normal sound on the TV is pretty good, but I have not found a way to switch between Mono & Stereo sound. The TV seems to be default set at Mono, and while watching some cable shows, I see in the corner where it says what channel you are on, that it is switching between stereo and mono which is very annoying and there doesn't seem to be a way to change it. I tried all the settings and nothing worked so I dunno what the deal is. Anyway, if anyone knows a solution to this please let me know!
This product works well and seems well constructed. At the price I paid, I would recommend this to anyone that needs it.
The audio is crisp and clear. The signal is way better than any of the other transmitters I bought that were more expensive. Be sure to follow the review by Eric William. He tells you how to get the best performance out of this thing, and it works!
We got these for our young daughters and have been pleased. They are much nicer than the plastic &#34;kids&#34; binoculars. They do not magnify as much as a nice set, but they are fine for kids. These are small and lightweight, so would also be nice for an adult to take to a game, bird watching, etc.
I bought 2 sets, for my wife and I to use with a portable DVD player, on a plane. The sound was incredible. While on vacation, I used a pair, with my IPod, in the gym. My wife uses her pair while running. The sound quality is so much better than the IPod "ear-plugs" Was well worth the price, I'm very satisfied.
I bought this bag a couple weeks ago and I chose it for the space and it's looks. As someone else pointed out, this looks like a regular backpack which is great. I found I want to be able to carry my laptop with me, so I ordered the Adventure 9 bag and will be returning this one. This is NOT a small bag, it is a regular sized backpack (like the Jansports or Eastpaks you would put your text books in), but there are two main compartments, one above and one below. The one below has dividers attached with velcro that you can position to carry your equipment. If you want a bag that will allow you to quickly grab your camera, then don't buy this one because you will have to take it off your shoulders, put it down, unzip the bag, take out your camera, zip it back, throw it back on your shoulder, take the shot and so on (in this case you want the LowePro Slingshot). If you just want a bag where you can store your camera to get to a location where you will have it out all day, then this is a great bag.
This 32" Samsung has a great picture and sound. The unit is everything it was hyped up to be and I am glad I bought it. HDTV is awesome.Only one problem and that was with the delivery company. I scheduled a wednesday delivery and they did not show. I called and they told me that the television did not make the delivery truck and rescheduled for a friday delivery. Everything else was great. Worth the buy.
It is an excellent external hard drive with low power requirements. It works reliably off a single USB connection while some other drives require two connections or an external power source. It is great for storing digital pictures.
I'm just getting into back photography after 25 years. I received this as a gift and was overwhelmed at first. But in no time I was having a ball with this and how easy it was to use. Love the lens!
Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod shuffle is really cool, no hand, no cables, just put in your ears and enjoy
For about a month now, I've been reading all the reviews for the Digital Rebel. I was finding hard to believe that a camera can be that easy to use. I have a Rebel GII that was pretty easy and I got excellent shots with. I took the plunge and purchased the DRebel and all I can say is WOW!!!The camera is quick and relatively quiet. The first time the flash popped up I jumped, but you get used to it. I am replacing an Olympus C-50, which is an excellent camera. The camera does have some weight to it, but to me that's a good thing. I like using the viewfinder to take the picture and of course you get to see the results afterwards.The firmware in the camera is very easy to upgrade (which I already did). The software the camera ships with is pretty easy to use. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with a CF card. It should at least come with a small one to get you started immediately.
This printer eats print cartridges that cost too much and need frequent replacing. Even before the ink is barely used, it keeps putting up screens that it is running out soon and a tab to buy ink from them. I finally tired of the cost and bought ink elsewhere, now it refuses to recognize it has full ink cartridges, and every time I print anything it lies about being out of ink and I have to click off two screens that interfere with printing. I will buy another brand of printer rather than give in to their Big Brother tactics.
The cable that I received is junk. Pins came out of the connectors within a month. As others have noted, the audio connections are very short so make sure your SVGA and audio ports are close together is you want to take a chance with one of these.
The red, brushed metallic color goes great with the red Deft Dante rotating case for my kindle fire. The rubber nib is softer than any stylus I've found and is read the best by my kf. It is very light weight as a whole. This is the second BoxWave I've bought. The reviews for other stylus' talked about the insert for the headphone jack and was one reason I bought this model. The insert is plastic and pops in and out easily. My second insert is smashed flat on one side, but still works. I can always use the side clip too.
Simply put... EXCELLENT. I have had it for several years and I LOVE IT.
Worked great until red lines apearred on led screen. Now it won't play DVDs or CDs. It just gives an error message that says "disc damage please replace." Plus, nothing shows up on the led screen anymore. DON'T BUY THIS PLAYER!!
This is a good deal at the low Amazon price. The only problem I had was the USB cable that came with the unit was defective. I used another spare cable and it worked fine. The remote is a little cheesy, but it does work. Some of the buttons have a weird symbol that takes some experimenting to figure out.Soooo, overall this is well worth the price. It was compatible with my G5 60 Gb video iPod.
If you like to listen to am radio this antenna is a plus-not a god-send but certainly a plus. It makes an un-listenable station. listenable. My radio has terminals (screw) for attachment. A radio without an external connection method provides a less-dramatic result but does show some reception improvement.
My Canon Gl-2 mini DV cassette type camcorder has frequent dirty head messages on the viewing screen. The only economical way of cleaning the heads in order to prevent the horizontal type lines in the video is to clean the heads your self, instead of taking the camcorder to a professionalcamera repair center. The head cleaner works well.
This "book holder" is a perfect stand for the Apple Ipad. It could have been designed for it. Sturdy, very adjustable, will hold the Ipad at various angles in either the vertical or landscape positions.
I love the Nuvi 370. I haven't been to Europe to try out that side of things, yet. Stateside, however, is great. When in need of the proper sized bolt, I found the nearest hardware store while out of town. Driving toward Houston, we found the restaurant we all wanted. I've used it to keep track of mileage.Every now & then, it'll take me a round about way but I'm learning to zoom out for the big picture. And there is a bit to learn but I was doing basic stuff immediately.
Great, awesome player. Great shock protection, does not skip a beat. Cheapest player out there supporting Packet-Written CD-RW, very cool feature!!!
I originally bought this camera for a Central American cruise in 2006. I wanted to be able to take pictures while snorkeling and I am also quite clumsy, so I wanted a durable camera. The Pentax Optio exceeded all my expectations. It has survived trips to the beach, pool, camping, hiking, sporting events, Disneyworld, 3 small kids, and 3 dogs! It has been dropped more times than I can count. It looks like it has been in a war zone, yet it still functions perfectly. It can definitely take a beating! This camera had been buried in the sand, ground into the mud, handled by sticky and dirty kids, and left outside exposed to the elements. It still works like a charm. I have taken it snorkeling and into the pool and the pictures are amazing. This camera will do well in any wet climate.I am not a photographer. I am a regular mom who wanted a camera I could take anywhere. This camera fits the bill. All most people need is 4 or 5 megapixels anyway. I have never printed out any picture bigger than 8x10. The picture quality is more than adequate at that size and smaller. I don't even use any of the more complicated features. This camera definitely offers them though if you are into all that stuff. The only drawback, and I mean the ONLY one, is that you can't use the new SDHC cards in this camera. I wanted a larger capacity card and the camera didn't recognize it because it was a HC.This is a good, everyday camera. It is simple to use, very durable, and small enough to fit in your pocket.Seriously, I have had this camera for over 4 years. I use it ALL the time for everything. It is the only camera my family uses. I love it because I never worry about the conditions. If it is wet outside, I can still use it. If it is dirty outside, I can still use it. If the kids get a hold of it and drop it, I can still use it. It has been through the ringer and the pictures are still great. It is a bit costly, but well worth it. You won't have to ever buy another camera.
Used this to record a wedding at our church and did not want to run new cables. Proper placement of transmitter and receiver is the key. Transmission must be line-of-sight, without interruptions. Broadcasted 50' from podium to back of auditorium with no problems.
This should be included with the camera in the first place. If you are serious about sharp photos, then buy a good tripod and this wireless remote.
The sound, file transfer ability, and battery life between recharges are all great, but I would give this product 1 star because it just stopped working after about 2.5 months, and neither customer service nor their warranty are very helpful. Since I was just over the 90 day service policy when I called Apple customer service, they told me that just to talk to someone about the problem over the phone was going to cost me $49 dollars. That would be charged me even if it turned out that the problem was for software which is not covered by the 1-year warranty. Furthermore, even if they were to agree to fix it under the remaining 1-year warranty, there is a mandatory fee of about $25. That means even if they agree with you that the problem was totally their fault and covered by their warranty, you would still need to pay $75 to fix a product that cost $95. Finally, the casing and the on-off slide in the back are made of cheap plastic that is showing sorry signs of wear after 3 months of use. I see that other people's shuffles seem to have lasted much longer than mine did, but I think it is important to know that it can fail without cause, and if it does you have very little recourse under their warranty.*update* Amazon replaced my old Ipod with a new one, which has worked really well. People can go in person to a Apple service center (genius bar). I had a really bad time experience going there because they basically told me they couldn't replace my broken one, but that I should invest in their highest end $300 ipod. I asked around, and I think that was just particular to the Soho, New York Apple center, so I think a little better of Apple now. New rating would be a 4.
I just bought this system. It is a great system for the money. When I compared this system with others of comparable features and price it had a much richer sound (better highs). And, YOU CAN FastFoward WITH THE REMOTE. All you have to do is hold the Foward Skip button (just like most CD players !!). This IS in the manual.My only complaint is that there is no RANDOM feature for listening to CDs and MP3s.
I expect Tiffen to produce good photographic material and they continue to live up to my expectations with this polarizer.
Exactly as advertised. Works perfectly with my Mac Mini! Great construction and solid fit.
The Cannon rebel digital Slr is the best! I searched all over the net and found nothing that compared to the price of this camera.I have a Rebel film SLR and a Cannon digital Video mini DV Z65. So yes I am loyal to Cannon because they make great products.
These Tiffen close-up lens are very high quality optics. They will last a life time. My only complaint is the leather case has a snap closure with exposed metal on the inside of the case. Thus when snapping the case closed, that metal can scratch the adjacent lens.
I bought this product several months ago, and I have been burning my own mix of music via iTunes. No problems so far and they look real cute, just like old records. My batch actually came in multi-color, so it's not just the yellow color shown on Amazon's product photo. I am purchasing another round of 50 today!
This new iPod is very sleek and sexy. Its about the size of a small cellphone. The music quality is great, and the 4 GBs is still a lot of space for music. The touchwheel is very easy to use.
I probably read 200 reviews before buying the Sennheiser RS130 headphones. For wireless headphones, these are excellent. Many other reviews adequately cover the quality and unsurpassed features. I want to dispel a few of the negative comments I continually read from other reviewers (which very nearly deterred me from buying my set).One of the big complaints is that the volume and tuning control are too close to each other. When your pair arrives, you'll see that this is not an issue. The tuning control has a raised bump, and you won't have any trouble differentiating the two even though they are right next to each other. Inadvertently adjusting the tuning when you want to adjust the volume doesn't happen.Second, those who complain of the loud beeps when the phones hook up with a signal or loose reception did not read the insturctions. The manual explains how the beeping can be turned off. In any case, I didn't find the beeps to be annoying, and I see no reason to disable this feature.Third, the endless complaints of hissing, pops, and dropout are ridiculous. These are wireless, what did they expect. That said, once the batteies are fully charged, any background noise is barely audible, especially compared to other wireless headphones I've tried. The occasional hiss, pop, crack, and dropout that occurs when walking around the house is minimal.Fourth, Putting the phones back on the charging stand, which BTW turns the phones off (very nice), is intuitive and ergonomic. Again, all one has to do is read the well written and concise manual.I do agree that the SRS feature is of dubious value.IMO, if you do get a pair that are not excellent, they are either defective and you should return them, or you didn't read the manual and follow the instructions, or there is an external problem that will have the same effect on any wireless headphones you buy. For the rest of us, these are simply wonderful. I highly recommend you choose these headphones if you have a need for wireless. Oh, one last comment. The fabric ear pieces do not rest on the ear, they cover the ear, and yes they are comfortable.
just what i wanted i do music production and i needed a trackball mouse that would definately speed u my workflow and this was it, had for over a year now and its still going,i would definately buy this item again.
This camera is extremely lightweight, will fit in a compact camera bag or purse, runs for 5 to 7 hours on 3 AAA alkaline batteries, takes wide-angle pictures with sharp beautiful color and records 1 minute Quicktime-Movies at 20 fps at 160 x 120. Compact Flash slot compatible with many cards and stores a lot. Handles outdoors, indoors, flourescent, you-name-it lighting without having to use a flash. The CD has Quicktime. Mac/Windows software can install in German, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Comes with all cables and has a video out jack to view on the TV. Inkjet Pictures print out nicely at 4 x 6" on Target's Coated Photo Stock Paper. Commerical lab prints grainy. Relatives are thrilled to see themselves on TV. Since the camera is a fixed wide-angle lense the movies come out pretty sharp and has been relatively non-threatening for my friends who have never used a video camera. [For sound I use a mini-disc recorder.] All in all a great price. Bravo!
When I see an item advertised on the Amazon Web site and the product has a very low price and the Seller asks the Buyer to email them before they purchase, I question it. Most of these situations, the Seller asked for cash to be sent via Western Union and the Seller never sent the product. This same item was advertised for $1200 on 10/2/04 and was reported to be a fraud and removed from the Amazon site. Now, just two days later another Seller is selling the same item at a very low unreal price. I would like Amazon to investgate this Seller who is advertising this product at this low price. I ordered this product from another Vendor on another web site for $2299. I rate the product 5 stars, however question Sellers who have extremely low prices and ask that you email them prior to submitting the order. Thank you, Frank Robert Speece
The Sony PS LX350H is a good entry point into the "retro" world of good sounding vinyl if you're tired of somewhat "mechanical" and less than "open" sounding CD's and other digital formats. This turntable is TOTALLY manual! Cool if you don't mind "tweaking" the 'table every so often. The unit itself is pretty heavy-about 15 pounds-and very solid-what you want for full sounding analog. The pitch control works great once you get the motor adjusted-overlooked in the so called owner's manual. The 33 and 45 motor speed adjustments are on the bottom. The supplied cartridge sounds pretty good-again once you properly align it-another point omitted in the "manual." If you overlook the sparse info in the manual and take your time setting it up you'll be rewarded with a surprisingly good sounding system! If you can get this 'table on sale you won't be disappointed. Don't forget it's not and doesn't pretend to be the equivalent of a Thorens, Music Hall, Rega or other high end unit. The bottom line is this table is a GOOD SOUNDING GOOD DEAL!
I got this item last week with 6Gb. It's a great device. It has good display and great features.The *MUSIC* that you want can easily be dragged onto the Sansa. The device automatically gives the playlists of artist, album, etc.The converter that comes with the item is really amazing. It was a big hastle to put videos on my PSP but the converter makes it so easy to put it on the Sansa 270. You can put pretty much any type of *VIDEO* onto the converter and it will do all the work for you.Im not a big *PHOTO* person but the converter in suposed to be able to do that as well.The *RADIO* can almost always pick up channels very clearly and the recording of the radio is good quality as well.The VOICE RECORDER is very good quality. It is much better than any recorder that comes on a cell phone.The only few bad things about the Sansa e270 is that it does not come with a wall charger or car charger(i dont think that they even sell them) You can only charge the device by using the USB cord that it comes with to charge it in your computer. Also the Sansa does not offer a lot of storage space or accessories(but you can buy extra memory to put in your expansion slot)I encourage you to buy this great item
Film I received was not near the expiration date like others have said theirs was. I received the film at the end of 02/12 and it says to develop it by 01/14, so that's a fair bit of time. However, it was not Fujifilm Super HQ as was advertised, it was Fujifilm Fujicolor. I'm no photographer but I assume Super HQ is better than Fujicolor and I wanted what I thought was better film for my the cameras I was wanting to test out (that are older than I am). Two stars off for not selling what they advertised, but one star back on because not only do I not care that much (not a professional - or even good - photographer) but it also arrived two days before the first estimated arrival date.
I read rave reviews about the Opteka battery grip being manufactured to the same specs as the Canon grip but at a fraction of the price, so I knew I couldn't go wrong with it. It came with two 3rd party batteries as well for only $20 more, so what did I have to lose?Let me start off by saying I have experience with 3rd party batteries and they are usually a waste of money as they are horrible from a performance standpoint. Not these however, I have taken a few hundred pictures with about 20% flash and the battery meter is still full. Great value overall.The grip really does balance out the small size of the Rebel XT and always stays on my camera. It does add considerable weight to the camera however, but nothing overbearing.
Very well made. Once you are holding it you will feel the price was quite low for a product this solid and well designed.
Needed to hotsync my Palm IIIe via USB. Bought a cheap USB serial adapter on ebay with Prolific chipset. Installed and Windows XP said all was working, but no communication with Palm IIIe via serial hotsync cradle. Saw online posts complaining that many USB serial adapters aren't fully functional and don't work with all applications because they lack full compatibility. Read that the Startech adapter works great, but found this one on sale and decided to try it.Installed easily in minutes - unlike the driver CD I got on ebay that I spent a couple hours trying to get to work! Just plugged it in and Windows XP found the driver on the CD. Very nice software app for monitoring and configuring the port. You can download the latest drivers on Tripp-Lite's website (I got 3.4 on the CD, but the website now has 3.7 available as of today).The serial port is male (just like the one's on the back of older computers), and has screw holes if you want to attach a cable permanently. It has a USB Type B connector, and comes with a USB Type A to Type B cable. (Type A is the standard flat connector on most laptops.)There is a green status LED on the adapter that flashes to show communication status.Made in China, but worked great for me.
40 gigs is a lot. not only coes my iRiver carry all the music i have ever owned. it also carries movies, pictures, school documents etc etc. it really nice to be able to pick up the player at a friend's place and start watching some movie...it supports ogg. why use mp3 or wma when ogg is smaller, better sound quality, and open source? why support microsoft when you have another option?optical line in/out. finally i can plug it into my dvd-video and record my dvd-concerts right into cd quality wave files, totally lossless.voic recording. now i dont have to carry papers and a pen wherever i go.and i like the design. the white plastic hospital look of the ipod made me concentrate of not scratching it all the time. one is black, and the metal in the ends of it makes it look really robust and powerful.even though the firmware have been delayed a couple of times, this version of it really rocks. people are mostly angry about that the promised on-the-fly playlists and the gapless playback didnt come with the last version. but hey, i can live without those.unfortunately the battery doesnt keep up for the promised 16 hours, but its still better than the ipod's 12 (or whatever it is).this is a really good player. his player really has as least as many features as the ipod's design rewards. why even consider the ipod an option?
Great item. Speakers are loud. Only complaint is can't get AM very well.
I bought this receiver when it was on sale for $280. I also bought the Sony SA-VE367T 7.1-Channel Surround Speaker System 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!
Under the technical details it says it, "Includes TI Connect Software CD..." This is simply not true. All I received was the cable.
I've had my Dell Inspiron 1501 for about 5 months and from day one of receiving it the screen locks up and turns various colors. Dell has attempted to repair it 4 times and the repairs have not been sucessful. They refuse to replace the computer and customer service is aweful. So, now I am out of $800.00 since it looks like I will just have to buy another computer. I would stay away from this computer and Dell unless you want to throw away money.
Now that S-VHS blanks are no longer manufactured, it is near impossible to find an extended length S-VHS blank for a reasonable price from private parties or from any store's inventory.While this D-VHS blank is not cheap, it provides even better quality (because of its super fine grain) and very extended recording time for both D-VHS and S-VHS recorders. Using the latter, you can fit a long movie at SP speed for excellent picture quality even by today's digital standards.The longevity of this tape should also be excellent. In fact, I have plenty of DVD coasters now (accumulated over the past 6 years) but all of my S-VHS and D-VHS (even regular VHS from '83) tapes still play well.Be that as it may, all videotape blanks will soon be extinct so grab them now if you need them.
I have been using the Sennheiser HD-497 headphones for over 6 months. I am extremely satisfied w/ my purchase. I have used these headphones for stereo use, portable CD use, and on my computer. They have never disappointed me yet. All types of music, from jazz, rock, metal, rap, to classical, sounds excellent through these headphones. They drive bass quite well for inexpensive headphones! They are very lightweight, too. And, despite some other reviewers remarking on lack of comfort, I find the headphones to be extremely comfortable for long periods of wear. They are attractive phones w/ exceptional design, build and price. Thus, I would rate them a best buy.
Have had TiVo for about 2 and 1/2 years, it brought my time-shifting (3 vcrs) to a new level of convenience. The on-screen abstract of every show you surf over (so you get to see what's playing even while on commercial breaks which they all take at the same time!), the ability to see a listing of every show on "right now" or in the immediate future on any channel you choose are great. the pause and rewind enrich the viewing experience whether for political debate or reviewing the beach babes on North Shore or clarifying stepped on dialog on dramas.As to the channel changing hesitation, the fix, to the extent there is one, is to fine tune the communication between the cable box and the TiVo box(there are encoding options in the set-up menu). The hesitation is the "fault" of the cable box having a difficult time decoding the channel change command from TiVo. I am cable box free at the moment and channel changing is instantaneous: that particular concern (and it IS annoying to experience) only applies if you have a cable box and with TiVo I have more than enough stuff always ready to watch that I don't need premium channels (or premium cable bills!).4 stars? I'm about to need my second hard drive replacement (it's working 24/7/365 so I understand but it IS a pain) and while I begrudge the expense ( first was warranty, this one is likely on extended warranty but I had to buy the extension) I begrudge losing the unit for six weeks or more even more: don't throw away those VCRs! Even after you've hooked up the extra to archive shows directly off the TiVo, which frees up space and gives you permanent copies of the shows you really want to save: as with everything TiVo just a click or 2 away, set the VCR to the line-in port coming from the TiVo, hit record and select "record to VCR" from the show's menu.
I had this professionally installed by Best Buy but I have had no issues with this equipment since being installed into my SUV. Had to get a few FM components but I am sure you would have to do that with any additional vehicle kit.
We enjoy the television. The picture is excellent. The sound is outstanding and is a strong advantage over other "competitively priced" televisions.
Well I got this because I wanted to keep my stock headunit . I installed my line out converter to my speaker on my back top deck of my car. I stiripped the wires and krimped them together with the line out converter so it is a secure connection and I lugged the RCA's to the other side of the converter to my amp. Worked very well. Subs sound amazing and my stock headunit looks a lot better then an aftermarket. 5 star product. Great buy. Very easy installment
The volume wheel of my Rio Carbon broke few days after the warranty period (90 days) and the Rio customer service does not care about it. I do not recommend this player especially due to the poor customer service. I bought my Rio Carbon for $249.99 four months ago. Its price dropped down to less than $179.99 !!!. It is pretty easy to guess why?
Bought this kit to go with a Boss powered sub. Wires were more than long enough. Fairly good quality and looks great.
The Sansa E140 isn't going to win over anybody who is looking for a fashion accessory that plays music or those who tend to stop the minute they hit a learning curve. It is a nifty little flash based 1GB MP3/WMA player, expandable by 2MB with an SD card, but it has some noteworthy quirks, some of which are fixed by up to date firmware. You are going to have to decide if those quirks are enough to make you look elsewhere.Physically, the E140 is a little less than credit card sized, and as thick as an AA battery. It's all plastic, with a screen about as big as a standard SD card. There is a centered button on the front, surrounded by four select buttons that are under the plastic face of the Sansa. The right side has an SD card slot, a Menu button and the scroll wheel up on top. The left side has a sliding switch to lock the other controls. A mini jack and five pin mini USB connector sit on top. The back of the Sansa has the AAA battery compartment with a slide on cover at the bottom of the player. The rubber covers for the USB connector and SD slot are not tethered, so you have to be vigilant or you'll lose them.Other goodies that come with the player include a clear plastic case, armband, battery, sparse printed instructions, short USB cord, ear bud headphones and a mini CD with more detailed instructions and some offers from music/e-book vendors.Thoughts on the above: The scroll wheel has subtle clicks when you turn it, and some folks have found it stiff to operate. I didn't find that to be true. The wheel is used as the volume control and an option to navigate the menus, if you choose not to use the buttons up front. The buttons are fairly positive. The snaps on the case are too easy to unsnap, making the armband unusable, but it is adequate to protect the player while pocketed. Sadly, there is no belt clip, so an aftermarket case is probably called for if you are going to exercise with the E140.The ear buds are adequate, and come with three differently sized rubber covers to help get a proper fit.So, how does the E140 operate and sound? First thing you should know is that the Sansa does not support user made play lists or folders, and since it is truly a drag and drop device with XP, that's a shame. The E140 will organize the songs for you, like it or not. The most recent firmware allows you to create a favorites list on the fly by pressing the center button while a song is playing. The categories the E140 choose for you are: Artist, album, songs, new music, genre, year and spoken word. Now, if your MP3 or WMA tags are all to your liking, all is good, but for most tag editing software will be a must. There are shuffle and repeat functions, and a play all function.The blue backlight for the screen is bright enough, but it is tough to read the without the backlight on.There are some preset equalizer settings, and you can adjust the equalizer, choose to use SRS WOW and 3D, TrueBass and focus for high, low, or mid sounds. The Sansa delivered solid sound with the supplied ear buds once I had it tweaked to my liking, and after reading a lot of scathing comments posted about stock ear buds in general on MP3 players, I was pleasantly surprised. Sound was improved when using Sennheiser HD201 headphones. The amount of hiss and general quality seemed to be as much a factor of the source file as what the Sansa could do, some 64KB WMAs were "hissy", most weren't. With a good file, the E140 put out good sound. Volume was loud enough without being ear splitting. Equalizer settings seemed to have a lot of effect on volume.The FM radio worked adequately, and with the latest firmware, the player goes back to the last selected station instead of going to the bottom of the dial every time the radio is selectedThere is a stopwatch function that must have been added with joggers in mind.So, what to make of the Sansa E140 overall? The older firmware didn't support favorites or a resume function, and the E140 rightfully took lumps for this. This has been addressed. The latest firmware also arranges the songs on an album in track order, rather than alphabetically, if your tags are in order. I think a lot of the bad press that the Sansa has received is due to poor early firmware.Power up, power down and menu choices all work rapidly enough for my taste. Ten seconds to power up with an SD card inserted, two seconds to power down, and there can be some slight hesitation when navigating but nothing drastic.I would prefer software support for folders in the player, but you can work with the self organizer if you use a tag editor.For me, the AAA battery and SD card slot are strong points. The alkaline batteries seem to be good for about 12 hours, lithium batteries much longer. No internal battery to charge, go bad or lose the adapter for. SD expansion is a big bonus, especially as prices for cards drop.The Sansa E140 fits my needs, but I would hesitate to recommend it to someone who can't or won't work with a tag editor, unless they plan to rip CDs exclusively, and not work with individual sound files.
I purchased this for my daughter and she says it does everything she needs and fit perfectly in the spot on her desk.
I bought this lens and wish now I had not. I was looking for a real macro lens and with a focal point in macro of 37.4 it does not produce the photos I want. I saw no difference in the normal photos and ones with the macro switched on. It is alright as a general lens but don't expect the clairity and quality that you would get with higher end lenses. I'd rate this ho-hum.
These speakers are very satisfactory unless you are some kinda of audiophile nut. Great value and they will impress most people, and yes there are better speakers but what a bargain! I typically don't care for Sony products but Samsung doesnt make speakers... Good choice for front home theather speakers. Note- Sony's front channel speaker is also decent. Rear speakers not so much...
This is an excellent USB to Serial Adapter, I bought it after searching around for some time looking for one that worked with Windows Vista/7 64bit. I was a bit hesitant at the price difference, but it has definitely paid off. It worked flawlessly after a short driver install and reboot with my Win 7 x64 system and a multiple set of Cisco Switches I was using it to setup. Now it's just plug and play, and I couldn't be happier with it.
We bought this for the kitchen. After much research and waiting two weeks for it to ship from Amazon, we were very excited to open it up and get going. The first problem was apparent before we even plugged it in--no remote in the box. Then, we plugged it in and proceeded through the setup. There was a two inch green stripe running vertically down the middle of the tv. No amount of adjustment to the settings would make it go away. We had to send it back, but Amazon no longer had them. I will give it one more try from another supplier, but if it has the slightest problem, I'm buying something else.
I bought this case for weekend trips particularly so that it will fit in an airplane's overhead compartment. I also wanted a wheeled case that has a sleeve for a laptop. It fits all these requirements. Because of the way the openings are, I found it best to use packing bags inside the space. That said, the separate compartments make it handy to pack toiletries and electronic accessories separately. A nice case probably best for a few days travel. Also, the grey case was available at an extremely good price. I am counting on the ruggedness mentioned in other reviews.
im happy with my purchase so far no probelms with my ipod thank youjuan franco
DO NOT BUY NEW. DO NOT BUY USED. THIS IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK EVER MADE AND SOLD TO THE UN-SUSPECTING PUBLIC. THE SCANNER DOES NOT WORK. THEREFORE NO COPYING, NO FAXING, NO SCANNING. ONLY HALF-ASSED PRINTING. THE PAPER TRAYS STINK AND ARE USELESS. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT ME TO SAY TO DETER YOU FROM EVEN THINKING OF THIS PIECE OF CRAP.
I had no problem finding information about this item, the price was excellent, it came quickly and works excellently
I purchased this product so I could take my laptop anywhere in the house and porch and use the internet. I do business on the internet and watch movies from Netflix. So far this product has performed well. The initial set up was fairly straight forward, as much as things can be with Charter cable internet, I was up and running in less than 30 minutes. I would recommend this product and have to friends.
The following categories are ranked in order of importance (with the top ones, like comfort, being most important for headphones in my opinion).Comfort: 8/10Sound: 8/10Soundstage: 9/10Bass: 7/10Durability: 8/10Value: 10/10Isolation: 3/10Style: 6/10Volume Sensitivity: 9/10--------------Overall: 9/10--------------Comfort: 8/10For full-size cans, these have insane comfort. They're so comfortable that if they're within eyesight, you literally start to feel bad that your head isn't cushioned between those nice, puffy earpads. I've worn them for 9 hours straight (anime marathon) without any discomfort. The pressure of the earcups on the sides of my head is enough so that the headphones won't fall over if I'm out jogging, and definitely nowhere near the pain from the Sennheiser HD202's vicegrip. It's also VERY lightweight for full-size headphones. The earcups vertically adjust to your ears really well, and My ears don't get hot/itchy wearing them. The only thing is that they are just the slightest bit small for someone like me who has a large head. If the earpieces would just elongate by one more notch, the comfort would be perfect.Sound: 8/10Love it. I'm running these unamped, but I've heard the sound on these scales much better with a quality amp/DAC. Fun fact: these headphones have the legendary Koss KSC75 drivers built in -- these drivers are even praised by audiophiles for how amazing they sound at such a low price (Check the reviews for KSC75's sound). Scorewise, I'm playing it safe because I've never heard what the Sennheiser HD800 or other really high end headphones sound like, but they're probably a lot better (and 50 times pricier!). But make sure you give it some decent burn-in time -- at least 100 hours -- I didn't quite like the sound right out of the box, but they're sucking up my free time right now. The best thing is, the sound is actually really fun to listen to, unlike the dark, boring, cave-like sound from the Sennheiser HD202s.Soundstage: 9/10Try giving it some virtual surround sound, and just smile throughout the experience -- these headphones have great soundstage and positioning, especially if you mod out the foam behind the drivers. It sometimes feels like you know where every note is coming from, and some notes feel relatively farther away than other notes. Whenever I watch movies or any other high quality media with these on, I just can't help noticing how "real" everything sounds -- it almost feels like you're in a concert auditorium or movie theater, the soundstage is just that good. You're really in for a treat if you feed these headphones some high quality instrumental music (eg. I'm listening to the Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack at the moment, and I know the game didn't sound this good through my TV speakers!)Bass: 7/10Honestly, I've never really owned real bassy headphones, so its possible that I may be a little off on this rating, but I just wish it had a bit more bass -- then it would be even more fun to listen to. I think that because the drivers are positioned at a small distance from your ears, you can't really "feel" the bass that well, but it's definitely there (unlike the Sennheiser PX100, which has less bass than the UR40, but since it's an on-ear type, you kind of "feel" the bass more with it than with the UR40). These do have adequate bass though -- it's the "full" kind of bass that you'd feel indirectly, as if you were at a band concert or movie theater -- just not the sharp kind of bass that shakes and hammers your head. Whether that's a pro or con for you is your decision.Durability: 8/10Yeah, it definitely has solid build. I know several people who have used these headphones for years. Just collapse them and stuff them in the corner of your backpack -- they're designed for this kind of treatment. The wire is pretty thin though, but it makes the wire so much more lightweight and manageable, and although it's thin it really feels solid.Value: 10/10Really, the value is superb for $25 at Amazon, but I was lucky to steal these for much less elsewhere. I doubt you will find headphones with a better ratio of comfort, sound, soundstage, and durability than these under $50 (unless you absolutely need isolation).Isolation: 3/10If I put the music at a moderate listening volume, set them down and walk to the opposite corner of my dorm room, I can hear ~10% of the music pretty clearly. Also, unless if you turn the sound up, these will leak in some noise from your environment - these are definitely not closed headphones. And honestly, if you really want to make these closed, just stick some duct tape to the side grills to dampen the leakage, but be aware that the clear, open, fun sound (especially the soundstage) might suffer as a result.Style: 6/10Yeah, they may look just a bit goofy on your head, but honestly, this barely fazes me. They're really designed with comfort and usability (collapsible) in mind first, and style second.Volume Sensitivity: 9/10Wow. Plug in my Panasonic RP-HT21, and turn up my laptop's volume to 45% for moderate listening volume. Plug in these headphones, and I have to turn down the volume to 25% for equivalent loudness. Take off the headphones and turn up the volume to 100%, and you've got full laptop-speaker sound. Really sensitive!Misc:It's collapsible! Yes, this feature isn't quite as prominent as with the Sennheiser PX100, but at least it's there. The cord length is only like 3-4 feet, which actually is a plus in my eyes -- if you need more cord length, just buy a cable extender (for a dollar at Amazon).Final thoughts:Just buy it, and MAKE SURE to give it a lot of burn-in time in the beginning (basically, don't go with your first impression of how it sounds the day you receive it.) Really, if you burn it in, you won't be disappointed unless you're used to listening to $100 sound, or are looking for isolating headphones.Out of the headphones I've listened to, I would recommend these over the Sennheiser PX100 (the sound on the UR40 just seems "fuller" (ifrom ts circumaural design) and more fun, and the Sennheisers cost more than the UR40), Sennheiser HD202 (good sound quality, but terribly boring to listen to, and very uncomfortable), and Panasonic RP-HT21 (Honestly, I didn't know how tinny the sound from the Panasonics really were before listening to the UR40).I dare you to find headphones with a better ratio of comfort, sound, soundstage, and durability than these headphones under $50.
I've tried a few non-OEM batteries in my 40D, but they never seem to last as long as the Canon branded battery.The battery works well, came in factory packaging with Canon branding, so it looks like it's the real thing. I've gotten some bad knock-off's on eBay, but this one looks legit.
This cable is equal to ones costing four to six times the price. Don't waste your money on an expensive HDMI cable such as a Monster Cable! Save it for a good Power Center/Surge Protector to insure against damage to your expensive HD TV and audio or video equipment.
Wow, the pictures that this camera takes are fantastic!! I've had it for 8 months and the pictures that it takes are absolutely incredible. Our old digital's battery would hardly last two pictures, this battery lasts for days with frequent use. You first look at it and you think it's small, but it zooms in perfectly. It has tons of settings for taking pictures, my personal favorite is the "Sports" setting so that your pictures with proper focusing will never be blurry.Highly reccomended camera!
Bought this for a cell phone and it works great no problems after 4 months
This has become the best friend to me it has made My life much easier and organize. As a single mom of one busy 10-year, this is a big help in a small space.
The SanDisk Sansa C240 is a terrific little MP3 player at a very reasonable cost. It comes complete with earbuds and an AC Adapter for charging the unit away from your computer. Sound is great and the controls allow shuffle, repeat for either an individual song, playlist or your entire collection. For a straight forward, no bells and whistles Mp3 player you can't go wrong with the Sansa C240 backed by SanDisk, one of the most respected names in the industry
These are the best headphones I have ever owned. I don't buy $250 types but these are great. They are of good quality,portable and sound fantastic!
I have been so pleased with all my other Panasonic products that I blindly purchased this producted without researching it. What a mistake! I did not have any problems with the DVD player - it did have excellent picture and sound. However, the VCR would not accept certain tapes - some were tapes we had recorded, others were my daughter's Disney movies. Very frustrating! I actually purchased and returned 2 separate units before I gave up! Also disappointing was the lack of a timer on the display. Don't waste your time and energy like I did!
Love this bag. It holds my 60d with room to spare. I got all my lens with lots of room to space. Highly recommend. design let's me get camera out without opening the whole bag. And the price is fantastic!
This thing kicks ass! It is by far the best mp3 player on market, and is also better than the other ipod models (unless u r looking for a large song space)!! I love this thing! I have had it for a few weeks now and have yet to experience ONE single problem! I am amazed! The battery power problem experienced with the original ipod has been improved upon so that now the 8 hour estimate is relatively accurate. It takes like... probably 30 minutes to get all your music on the mini the first time, then after that only a minute. The sound quality is superb, as are the controls, the click wheel is (in my opinion) much easier to use than the other navigation formats. It functions properly and is easy to find songs. The mini is also scrath resistant, so setting it on the desk wont scrath it (like it did the ipod), and it comes with a belt clip in the box. The games are kind of difficult to control at first, but get easy pretty soon. I dont really use any other features other than the clock (which i use instead of a watch now) If i experience any problems later on i will write a second review.iPod mini fo'eva!!!
It had everything but an SD RAM card (not necessary)that I needed to mount and run the GPS.Nice GPS.You can't go wrong with this for your bike.
i had an office jet t45-all in one which lasted about 6 years and was starting to run down.hp suggested upgrade to 5610. installation was relatively easy. however i was having trouble faxing from computer & scanning. tech service(india) tried to help however couldn't solve the problem. they promised to replace unit and they did with a remanufactured unit which also had the same problem. i spoke to a manager after i wasted over two hours with tech trying to solve problem.i told manager i wanted a brand new unit.he stated because i had 2 defective units he would ship a brand new unit which would arrive in a few days.it's almost two weeks and nothing. i called hp was connected to bombay india- i told them the manager was in the u.s. and i wanted to speak to him only.they were going to get back to me.two days have passed -nothing- i called amazon from whom i ordered unit.told them my tale of woe and they gave me a full credit and will ship unit to hp free of charge. amazon (excellent) hp(terrible)
What can a say? Ink is ink and if you know what your getting then you know what to expect. I will say that it seems to me the price was a bit high but the that's what you get into these days.
This looks like an awesome mount. I just got mine. I'm confident it will be easy to install (I'm a pro carpenter). It looks a little smaller than I thought it would, but it should work fine. Fully extended, it reaches out 14.5", which will still work fine for me. BE ADVISED: The LCS-KLA (model number) I received looked different from the one pictured on Amazon. I thought they sent the wrong one (I went with the lowest price seller) but I checked the model number on the peerless website peerlessindustries_dot_com and mine is the same specs and number as the one pictured here on Amazon. In fact, the one I got looks better than the one pictured. The price here is less than 1/2 what an equal mount costs elsewhere. Thanks amazon!
My wife's new car didn't come with a casette player, so we picked up the iRock. This works very well, so long as there are no radio stations interferring. I can place the iRock and iPod anywhere in the car, and get decent reception. I do have to crank up the volume on the iPod to get a good, non-distorted sound out of the car stereo.This isn't what you should use if you're looking for sound quality equal to what you'd expect right out of the audio device. This transmits on radio frequency, so it's subject to interference. But as far as listening to music wherever I have access to a radio...this thing works perfect.
These speakers are far better that I would expect from and bookshelf speaker of this size ands price. I love the warmth of these little speakers. I listened to Bose 301's and these are better to me. I think for what you pay and the sound quality you get it is hard to justify the Bose at 3x the price!Still a bookshelf speaker, and they do have limitations for the size, but I would recommend them to anyone looking for a bookshelf speaker that sounds great and has a real mans price sticker.
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.
Buying this camera was a terrible decision. I should have listened to the other negative reviews. We cannot get a picture and there is no sound - if I was expecting how difficult this camera was there's no way I would have bought this one. I have a brand new computer and this camera is supposed to be compatible with it but obviously it's not. I have also contacted circuitcity several times for help or to return it but they will not respond, so don't buy anything from them.
I have taken many many pictures on this card. It runs very fast in my SLR, and is a very good card. SanDisk makes some good stuff. I get very fast Bursts of pictures in my Canon SLR, and overall, the card has performed great! I would totally recommend this.
I received my MFUEL Universal Power Bank 9200 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack with great anticipation for use on around the world airplane flights -and although the product does provide the additional juice as advertised, it has some real design challenges - the unit I received will turn on with any pressure to the top of the battery pack (without even hitting the on-off button), which means it will turn on while in a briefcase and begin to drain precious battery life. The design is flawed -- one must hold down the on-off switch for a few seconds to turn off the unit, but it takes no effort at all to turn on the switch - it definately needs a better on-off switch.Also, after just one use, the small rubber pads on the bottom of the battery came off.Also, the unit I received has a label that indicates that it was made in CHENA --- I am not sure where CHENA is located, but the label may be indicative of the quality of this product.
I have had mine for a week now... I got a refurbished one, and installed it myself. Don't forget to order an installation kit. It is so sweet! Why don't the more expensive units include an AUX plug in the front? They don't like the popularity of portable MP3 players? I got this unit so I could "plug in" my XM2Go portable XM radio. However, I like this unit as much, if not more than the XM! An MP3 CD holds a lot of music. Radio reception is great. I thought my factory car speakers were no good.. but with this radio pumping some more power to them they sound a lot better.
The same brackets from the Bose store(6 for $188.00) but for way to much less and fast delivery. Thank you!
Connects my car to my mp3 player (dell dj ditty) and the cord is long enough to reach the back seat. No problems at all.
I bought this to replace this exact router, from a previous Amazon purchase, that got electrocuted in a lightning strike. This is a great router. The CD makes set-up so simple that a novice can do it.
Bought this 300G external seagate drive at 12/27/04. Today, after only 2 months of light usage, this drive dies. I had spent several days to copy my important data from 3 other smaller drives. All my hard works are now gone. I won't buy seagate any more!!!More stories: I called Seagate tech support and told them the symptoms of the drive. He just told me to call warranty department for replacement. No other explainations. I asked whether seagate knew this issue, and if it's a design flaw not yet fixed, how could seagate guarantees the replacement drive not to be doomed soon? The answer is "no", they are not aware of any issue with regard to this drive. Not helpful and professional at all!!! No more seagate for me, NEVER!March 3rd: Called warranty department. They promised to send a brand new design of 400G external drive as replacement. Sounds like a new product other than the previously buggy 300G/400G series. Hope the new 400G lasts longer.Update 11/09/2005: Received the new 400G external drive for a while now. The dirve is still working correctly. Seems Seagate has solved the problem. Based on this face and the good attitude of Seagate's warrant department. Mark the rating to 3 stars.
I wanted a camera that was not as heavy as the D200 or D300. I am very happy with the D40. The lens is a pretty good also. Together they are very easy to carry around. Good photos and accurate exposures from my point of view. I am an experienced amateur who takes a lot of family and floral photos. You will be very pleased with this camera and lens. I would also add the 55-200mm VR to complete the package.
I plugged it into my daughters 5 year old dell desktop, and now she can download photos and videos at lightening speed. This was an extra value because it came with the 6ft cable too.
what can I say, it works like a charm. No Problems, with the product but it did take a little longer to get the item in the mail..I think it was a UPS thing and not the company.
Bought this computer at Sam's club today. I got tired of my old Dell Inspiron 8100 (P3 1.0 ghz) crashing on me and freezing up on me. Never heard from Averatec before but seems like a lot of people buying this brand because of excellent value. This computer is blazingly fast and it is a great deal/price considering all the goods that came with it. DVD burner, a decent graphics card and a P4 3.0 ghz. Obviously, I cannot comment on how it compares to other P4 laptops. It is more of a desktop replacement weighing in at 7.7 lbs. The keyboard is quiet and the fan is quiet. Will comment on durability later.IT IS NOW 5 MONTHS LATER. COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN BY ITSELF FREQUENTLY BECAUSE IT OVERHEATS. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PRODUCT: 1 STAR NOW (OUT OF 5).
Worked fine to transfer all data from the hard drive before sending my laptop in for repairs. I didn't need to go through driver installation procedures on the enclosed disk, just plugged it in and it was ready to go.
I absolutely adore the hardware, the player itself is great. Large, bright screen gives far higher video quality than I ever expected. The factory headphones are fairly decent quality and when upgraded to a better pair of headphones the sound is amazing. However, the software is beyond difficult to install. I've spent hours on the phone with customer support because of conflicts with my Windows Media Center. I've been using my mom's computer to store my music library and synch my Zune rather than deal with reinstalling so many of my media programs and drivers.
I bought this at the apple store when I got my iPod (major selling point of iPod is to connect it to car stereo!) but it only had four preset stations that would never come in and faded out quickly if you were ever able to get a signal. I suggest you find the Transpod if you want the best in FM signal transmitting. I currently have the sf120 and it is a nice option. In the end I will probably have to get a better stereo for a direct plugin for the MP3 players.
After a month, I am very satisfied with the price and performance. I followed the reviewer's directions to set the unit to International, and preset the radio and iTrip to 87.9. I live in the suburb of a big city, and have only had fuzzy reception once, very briefly. I didn't bother to seek another station, because it passed so quickly. It has not been tested outside this metro area, and a month is way too soon to rate durability. So far, so good!
the Glucometer cable to connecct to the computer is a serial lead and the manufacturer suggested the Keyspan High Speed USB Adaptor as being the only one the they found worked well for the correct transfer of data. I have used it with no problem downloading data from the meter and to the computer. I use a Freestyle glucometer.
Bought it from Eforcity at a cheap price. Got it within a week. Works great for capturing video from my camcorder to my laptop.
I liked this device at first sight. A very nice design which goes very well with my Rio MP3 player. The reception is cranky at times and I think it could be better. But overall I am satisfied with this unit.
After months of research into both LCD and plasma tv's I finally decided that for me, plasma was the way to go. And as I looked at every major brand of plasma tv, the Samsung models kept drawing me back. My search brought me to the HTP4264 42" plasma screen. Once I decided on that model, I then watched and waited for a price I would feel comfortable with. I purchased my tv through BrandsMart, a local retailer. Back in September it was priced at $1200. By late december the priced had dropped to $980. They must have been wanting to unload everything, because I was able to talk them down to $800. After I got the tv home, setup was quick and easy. I don't have cable or dish, but instead use a roof top antenna. The HD stations come in clear as bell. I was always worried after I got something like this home, I would be disappointed with the picture. You know, "It didn't look like THAT in the store!" But the picture was beautiful! Football games are a real joy to watch. Sound is OK since I don't use external speakers. Overall, I have been VERY pleased with my Samsung plasma tv.
There's been enough in depth reviews that I don't think I need to say much except as the price of LCD TVs fall, these are definitely the best TVs for the price. I was surprised to find out how many inputs there are, that the resolution isn't really low like you'd expect for such a cheap TV, and that even if this weren't the best priced LCD it could still compete with plenty of bigger named brands. Great quality, price (obviously), and even without the familiar brand name this purchase doesn't come with much risk due to the nice 1 year on-site warranty from Syntax. So maybe wait a few months for the 32" model to fall below 1k (6/1/05@$1,500) and don't forget to register the TV.
The Raynox M150 is a very cost effective way to get up close to bugs and flowers. I use it with a Nikon 50mm AF-D and a 55-200 AF-S. I'm sure that a dedicated Macro would be better at some things but, for what I do, the Raynox M150 is great.
If you have a laptop with windows NT - this is the way to go. Since NT will not support various external file transfer - this is the easiest way to transfer your file and it is fast. I use it all the time
I am completely satisfied with this product. It is incredible that such a high quality printer/scanner/copier can be offered at such an affordable price! It is easy to use, and fast and easy to set-up (I was printing/scanning/copying in 20 minutes after I opened the box.) It has never jammed or otherwise malfunctioned on me yet. In terms of speed and image quality, it is also better than anything that I've ever owned.I especially like the fact that you do not even need to turn your PC on in order to use the copier function- nor do you have to wait very long for it to warm up.Plus, the cost of replacement cartridges is considerably less than that of certain lower cost competitor's models.The only small thing is that it does not come with a printer cable (USB), though you probably have one of those already.I am glad to once again own a HP product- indeed I am sorry that I ever tried anything else.
Worked exactly as desribed. Fit perfect with absolutely no problems. Made installation a breeze! 2007 Ford F150 FX2 Sport. Delivery was longer than expected.
I had this other headphones plugged into my computer. Then when I got this one in the mail, I unplugged the old one and plugged in the 497. I almost went deaf! I didn't expect it be so loud and crisp... and I had the treble set too high on my sound card. I was hearing things that I never heard through my other headphones. he HIs are amazing on this unit, and the LOWs are just enough that I don't feel drowned in a sea of bass.It's pretty comfortable... but it gets painful wheN i wear this with my glasses on. The legs (is that what they're calle?) on my glasses dig into the side of my head when I have this on. People tell me I have a big head though, so maybe that may have worsened the effect. It's pretty comfortable without my glasses though. The only thing being that I'm as good as blind without my glasses... so listening to music and working on my laptop is pretty hard to do.
Work just as I hoped they would. Require some work to install but they look great and do the job well.
This single Sony remote takes the place of four separate remotes I had been using - for the TV, cable box, DVD player, and amplifier. It handles all the day-to-day functions for normal TV and DVD watching. (I save the old remotes for rarely used functions that are not worth programming into the Sony.) Most functions worked perfectly on the Sony just from entering the componenet numbers listed in the booklet. I had to "teach" it to learn a few more specialized things, such as selecting "DVD" and "picture size" on the TV's on-screen menu. Teaching it was not difficult - you just have to follow the steps carefully.One very nice feature is the system control buttons. You program one of these to take the place of pushing several separate buttons. For example, to watch TV, I simply push one button marked "A" - this takes the place of pushing four buttons in sequence: TV, Power, Cable, Power.This is an excellent product at a very reasonable price. You don't have to live with four separate remotes!
I am very satisfied with this power cord. It is exactly like the original that came with the computer. Good price, also.
Just what the doctor ordered for a great price. Worked as intended and received in record time. Would recommend to all.
Got this one when a power surge seemingly fried the old one, an AT&amp;T 1720 that I got in '97. The old one had cost $80, this one only $30. And they've fixed the problems that they used to have. For example, the old one required batteries for backup, and the batteries tended to leak after awhile. This one doesn't require them. Sound quality is also better, and it's smaller. Works great with our AT&amp;T 9301 cordless phone. After 10 months of use, I have no complaints.
for the price it does great,have been using everyday since i bought it no problems here
I needed a keyboard that I could use from across the room along with my computer based DVR system that I, also, use to watch video directly off the Internet (via Hulu, YouTube, or other sources). This one piece wireless keyboard with built in track ball seemed to be the best fit for my need. I even use it from other rooms in the house to control the DVR that is shared with other TVs in the house. For a while it seemed somewhat unresponsive and had to be held close to the computer to work well ... but then I figured out that it was due to "operator error": I had the little USB stick "RF receiver" plugged directly into the back of the computer which was behind the flat screen HD TV in the middle of a tangle of wires running between all the devices hooked together there in my DVR cabinet. Once I added a USB extension cable and moved the "RF receiver" to a clear area above the top of the cabinet all the unresponsiveness went away. I could sit across the room and use the keyboard with no problem ... or use it from adjoining rooms. So I went from a grudging 3 star to 5 star rating. This keyboard works well so long as its "RF receiver" is not hidden among lots of other computing devices and wiring.
Believe the reviews here, this thing doesn't work.
Nevermind reviews by those who haven't even held the device. This device just hit shelves today (11/14). I picked it up, and I must say, The interface is extremely easy to use and well designed. Sure it uses proprietary computer software, but so does apple. The screen is a good deal larger than the vidio-ipod's, making up for the slight increase in size. The finish is a scratch resistant feeling rubberized plastic, much better than the ipods. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this device. This deffinatly will be a true contender for the ipod.
My first Mac in a long time (1980?). What better than to try out a BT mouse, a small one and handy for travel. Well, this mouse is just about worthless. Most of the time it doesn't connect for almost a minute. Sometimes it just drops off line and locks up. Then again, it doesn't cost much either. So, if you want something that works part time and you don't want to pay much for it, this is the mouse for you.I finally gave up and pulled the little mini-Logitech mouse from my old moribund Windows laptop. This is the cheaper of the small Logitech mice, but it still has that nifty and very small USB transmitter than you can leave in all the time. It works with Linux, Apple, Windows etc etc and it is much smoother to boot. Connects first time, every time and in a heartbeat. It costs more, but then so does a Lexus. It just works and keeps on working.Good luck.
After reading several reviews of the NEC 1400, I decided toshop around for the best buy. I bought it...and it is a tremendousbargain. Fabulous printer; sharp and clear! It's versatile and very adaptable. I don't think there's another laser printer on the market that can perform this many tasks at this price. Get one! You won't regret it.
I bought this for the extra outlets, the surge protection is a bonus... still waiting for a huge lightning strike to see if it works.
Bought it to use on an airplane. Doesn't have enough volume.
The mounting brackets were great, the entire assembly is sturdy, and the reception was fantastic. No problems at all.
I bought this with the Pioneer DEH-P3000IB in-dash receiver, and it does *not* charge iPods or iPhones, despite the claim in the tech specs. A different head unit might support that, but this description should really be changed to indicate that it works only in some cases. The product does what it's designed to do, but two stars for misleading presentation; without charging it's no more useful than using the aux input -- actually less, because it also locks out the device controls when attached.
I bought a Conon I350 to replace another brand that had a 90 day warranty and stopped printing after 8 months. The I 350 is quicker, easy to operate and the ink cost is a lot less than the one that died. I was pleased to recieve E-Mail from Canon thanking me fior my purchase and providing cost free soft ware for my Canon printer and sending more no cost software later. If I ever need a new printer it will be CANON. Ben-- AZ
Look, I hope you're reading this before you pull the trigger on buying this overpriced piece of junk. HDMI is a lossless digital media interface; in other words, HDMI output either works or it doesn't. Paying more does NOTHING, as ALL HDMI cables perform the same. I have literally seen people in electronics stores considering a wall of HDMI cables, and when I tell them the $10 'knockoff' cable on the end works just as well as the MONSTER BRAND SUPER-DE-DUPER CABLE EXTREME PERFORMANCE one that costs $50, they look at me funny until I explain the actual technological jargon behind it. One person actually had me give them my email address, they bought both the whatever-brand version and the Monster version, and later sent me a message thanking me, and that they noticed no difference between the two and returned the Monster cable.So the long story short is, don't pay extra when it comes to HDMI. As one of the other most recent reviewers said, people are starting to become more familiar with HDMI technology and know more about it, so the poor souls who waste money on this product are fewer and farther between, but if I can help one less person be swindled, I've done my job.
As most who are considering a purchase of these headphones know, Koss has sold this model unchanged for over 20 years. The reason for this is simple - you don't mess with success. While for some the appearance may be controversial, there is an undeniable steampunk-retro appeal to the angular, stainless-steel industrial styling.Functionally, the Koss Porta-Pro shines. The earpads can be adjusted to be as light or as tight as you prefer. The sound quality and frequency response belies the current notion that one must have in-ear buds to really enjoy crisp highs and strong bass. You will spend 100.00 or more to get better sound, period.Where these headphones really come in handy, is environments that might have distracting background noise, but do not allow for total isolation. I like to be able to work in my office without distraction of conversations down the hall, but I do wan to hear the phone ring or my name called by nearby colleagues. The Porta-Pros fit the bill to a tee.Highly recommended.
Works great. Slight glitch when first hooking it up. My internet provider resolved the issue. Great price.
You never really know how good a surge protector is until you need it, so it's hard to give a thorough review.That said, I picked this item after doing some research and reviewing the specs, warranty, etc. It seemed like the best combination of specs, price, and functionality that I was looking for. I'm using it to power some large appliances (freezer, mini fridges) that I don't want taken out by lightning. Larger appliances are more resistive to power surges as opposed to small, delicate electronics, so the 1,045 joule rating seemed reasonable. Plus, the $50,000 warranty would more than cover the value of the items plugged into it.I also like the LED indicators and the fact that this sits on the wall as opposed to the floor. Just make sure your outlet face plate takes a center screw as opposed to top and bottom screws, since this is how the unit mounts to the outlet. I took the idea from photo poster Jeffrey Chandler here and taped the original face plate screw to the side of the unit.
I purchased these two "used" SO-DIMM chips in September 2007 and they arrived in about 1 week. The 2 chips were dropped in a styrofoam envelope without any additional wrapping and were loose within the envelope. The chips have worked well and I have not had any issues with them. I would defintely buy these again.
I've already used this speaker wire to connect my 7.1 system together, and the sound is great.
Some end users have experienced an "issue" with their Zune when they first try to use it....including yours truly...all I can say is...Patience, Patience, Patience...the Zune IS worth it.Not all Zunes have an initial "issue" with the battery not charging and the screen freezing, if yours does....it is a very MINOR issue and is easily corrected as I mention below.First, I bought the Brown 30GB for my husband as a Christmas present this year (2007) instead of an iPod for several reasons, but mainly because: it has an FM radio; was on sale (the brown was much lower priced than the other colors the day I bought it off Amazon...it's a cool chocolate brown with a green tint to the case); and because I did not want to fall into the whole iPod craze (I'm not a big fan of Apple and have been a Microsoft customer for over 20 years)....we are both VERY glad I went with the Zune.Secondly, to save you the frustration of having to search the Internet for a solution to the minor, yet irritating issue with the battery, like I had...THE main thing I must recommend for a relatively smooth install...BE PATIENT...Do NOT connect your NEW Zune to your computer until after you install the Zune software FIRST (which is what Microsoft recommends). I would also suggest downloading the newest version off the Zune software/firmware site from Microsoft (version 2.3 or higher) because with the 2.3 update, Microsoft apparently corrected an issue with the battery not wanting to charge correctly and the screen freezing, which is what ours was doing when I first tried to charge it (software update: [...] ). After I UNINSTALLED the old version and installed the update...the Zune worked perfectly and has continued to do so. Note: For some odd reason, installing the CD version and clicking the "Check for Updates" did not install the 2.3 version, so, do a complete download off the URL above.I would also recommend that you RESIST pressing the power button when you first take it out of the box because it would have very little power and could get stuck on a screen with an exclamation point inside an illustration of a battery (which is easily fixed if it does happen because this is what happened with ours) and instead, begin charging your Zune....either from a USB 2.0 port on the BACK of your PC or with the AC adapter that comes with the travel pack. If you use the USB port, be sure to install the software first. Also, Do NOT try charging it with an external USB Hub even if the hub has its own power, which is what I initially did try; this method didn't work well enough to charge the Zune effectively. You should let your Zune fully charge for 3 hours prior to using it.Because I did not download the software/firmware update first, (I used the supplied CD) I actually needed to let the Zune battery completely drain two or three times because the screen would get stuck, first showing an illustration of a battery with an exclamation point, then when the illustration showed a battery with a plug....I simply unplugged the Zune and left it sitting on my desk with whatever illustration was on the screen until the screen went blank (a few hours). This happened when I used the CD software that was supplied with the Zune (the CD part number 1006 X12-6319303). After I installed version 2.3 off the Zune/Microsoft site (version 2.3 - 1145), there were no more issues with the battery not charging.If you experience any other "issues"....this site might be helpful: [...]The FM Radio works great!...and the overall sound of the music is simply wonderful. You can adjust the sound in the Settings using the equalizer feature.I have been using the Zune Marketplace (via the Zune software) to purchase and download songs, which has worked extremely well. I initially bought 4000 points ($[...]) which applies toward the purchase of individual songs or complete albums. Basically, the songs are 79 cents a piece...very reasonable. The Zune also comes with a mix of some pics and songs pre-installed.In a nutshell, it is my honest opinion that the Zune is a much better value than an iPod and I would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to purchase a digital media player.
I would like to point out that while it is true that 128kbs is not quite CD quality, most people will not be able to tell the difference using their earphones, which is how most people use an iPod. In fact using iTunes and converting using AAC at 128kbs the sound quality is actually even better than 128kbs using MP3. I have downloaded more than 500 songs from the iTunes Music Store, all at 128kbs AAC and they sound great. I have also converted almost 500 CD's using iTunes, also at AAC 128kbs; they too sound great - much better than 8 track or cassette. Not even comparable, in fact. I listen to them using Etymotic ER6i earphones, which are much better than the iPod earphones and am more than satisfied with the sound.So how many songs do I have on my 4gig iPod nano? I have 1010 songs on it as of today and I still have room for more. They average about 3-5 minutes each and were all converted at 128kbs AAC as mentioned before.The only caveat I have to offer is to be very careful with the nano as it's finish is much more sensitive to scratches than any other iPod before. The black nano especially is prone to showing scratches after a few days if your'e not careful.Other than that it's a great product.
In the AMAZON advertise it say clear Made in Japan the one I got is made in Philippines...this will screw up all my settings. My camera is Made in Japan my lenses Made in Thailand and my filter in Philippines...I don't like it.But the lens check to be a good made, glass lens with a metal frame. Why they have to say it where is made.?!?
I got the tablet a couple of days ago and so far it is working wonderfully. I bought it for drawing on the computer and, although I can tell it is going to take some practice, it is alot easier to use than the old mouse.I also like the art programs that come with it, especcially Corel Painter Essentials 2. In Essentials the tools are fun and realistic. The only complaint I have is that my computer is not working well with the program and I can't use some of the features for unknown reasons.
I have been using this one for about 7 months now..the sound quality is good and its a comfortable fit (usually i have trouble with most of them). The only problem is the earbud cover. One could easily lose it. But i guess for &lt;6$, its quite alright.
I like it alot. it works great for the zune, but sometimes it is difficult to push the buttons if you gots fat fingers, would buy again from the same peeps. shipping was fast and accurate, it got to my house.
Great deal on the cord, was exactly what I needed...and the swift, speedy shipping helped me make my deadline, too!
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.
I bought this adapter to add Quick Release capability to acheap Cannon monopodwith a built-in ball head that I got on sale a while back. I recently bought aBogen Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripodwith aManfrotto 488RC2 Ball Head. So I obviously wanted RC2 so I could keep the same plate on my camera and use either the tripod or monopod. This plate works really well for those needs.The plate is identical to the one that came with the 488RC2, and features black rubber with ridges, not cork as is shown in the product image. The metal is also darker than what is shown in the product image. (See customer images.)I have attached and detached the plate several times - it secures well and the bottom of my camera shows no sign of scuffing or scratching.It fits on a 3/8" screw but comes with an adapter for 1/4" screws, so it screwed right onto the built-in head on my monopod.As is typical for Bogen Manfrotto QR systems, it includes a secondary security lock to prevent you from accidentally releasing the plate (and camera) without meaning to. The lock stops the quick release lever from opening fully.
I needed an RCA to RCA adaptor to extend a video feed. Didn't want to pay much, but what I received was exactly what I needed and more. It was heavier, more substantial than I thought I would get for the price. Great deal!
To be honest, I was highly disappointed with this item (when I did own it).Things that irked me:The screen was crisp, but it was black and white and had no backlight. It did not have a 5-way directional pad. Certain games didn't work with it because it only had 2 buttons. Planning things was quite a task with the tiny screen and sub-par handwriting recognition, so I ended up not using the calendar more often that not.One thing that I did enjoy using it for was catching up on tech headlines with AvantGo.However, seeing as there are ridiculous holiday sales going on, I may upgrade to the Zire 31. I do find humor in the fact that whoever stole my Zire 21 is probably kicking themselves in frustration right now :-).
Too good for the price. Similar products were way too expensive. This was in brand new shape and took it to Office Depot for installation and they were surprised With the price too.
I've had this product for about a month and overall, I find it very good. I use it to connect to my D-Link wireless router that is 2 floors above my computer in my split-level home. The signal fluctuates between low and very good but is always more than enough for internet connections. Even on a "fair" connection, I still was getting 600K download speed from Microsoft's website. Bottom line, if you're using it for large file transfers at a long distance or though a few walls, it's not going to be that great. However, if you just want it to share an internet connection, it's great.
Excellent price and worked as expected with the Sony digital camera my mom was using until the camera got replaced with a Canon due to some water damage from a cruise.
Although these binoculars are not at thier best in close, the long range view more than adequately makes up for any shortcomings. For objects at a distance, I can think of no other binocular that has as crisp an image, or as wide a field of view. Also, they are a pleasure to pick up and have an instant view without the delay in having to focus them. The rugged, rubber encased, no slip frame are one of the most "ergonomically correct" pair of glasses that I have ever used.The only downside I see to these is the clarity of objects at a significantly closer range. They do tend to be slightly off focus. However, if I were to be looking at objects at a much closer distance, I would not need to use these. Also, the carrying case is more than functional but, leaves a bit to be desired.I use these binoculars for both land and especially water searches, and can think of no other which is as well made and economically priced. The auto focus feature is a major asset when having to pick up the glasses and sight in on a moment's notice.If you are looking for a value priced, yet extremely well constructed and built pair of binoculars, these may very well be the pair for you.
This printer has been working flawlessly for me for at least five or six years now. Sure, it's a little noisy, but the noise is not excessive for a printer of its size. The output is extremely consistent, and that's a big plus.The major drawback to the printer is that it will disable itself when it feels the toner is too low. At first, like a dummy, I would replace the low toner cartridge. But then I found out you can put the printer in a diagnostic mode which allows the printer to keep printing even when a toner cartridge is low. Once I learned how to do that, I could keep printing for months. At least a fourth of my printer's life cycle was spent printing in diagnostic mode.Then I found out you can go into the printer's setup menu and override the printer's settings, allowing you to print until a toner cartridge literally runs out. This is the only way to get your value out of the cartridges.
This router is excellent. Not only does it do everything I expected it would, but set-up is quick and easy.
I bought this CD player to use in my car and it has worked beautifully! When you consider what a fine CD player it is, and the incredibly low price, it is most certainly a Best Buy!!
Sabrent is not the maker and do not know how it works.I Email to them ask when recorded hard disk hit full condition what happend and when camare loast video it show a dialog box do I need clcik that dialog box to make it continue or it can continue with human click on the message box. They Email back said they do not know how it works and not give the maker name.
Decided to give these a try due to the huge cost savings over the Canon OE equiv battery. So far, excellent performance, long battery life, charge quickly.This week, I shot 1/2 of JV baskeball game and the entire varsity game. Camera was on for 3 straight hours and I shot 300+ frames during the games. Then, went out in the cold and shot birds for another 2 hours. After uploading all pics, the battery level still shows full.These were a great, low-cost alternative to the OE Canon batteries. The cost-savings aspect makes this truly a no-brainer purchase.
Super easy to use. Made applesauce, could not believe how easy to use when apples are fully cooked. Would recommend buying it.
The Canon Photo Backpack 200EG is definitely a plus for photographers. It has plenty of room for camera and several lenses, as well as room for other accessories such as spare batteries, memory chips lens filters etc. The pack is lightweight and is comfortable to wear on those extended photo hikes. The only down side is having to remove the pack to get at spare lenses or other accessories, but hey, it's a backpack after all. I would definitely recommend this item for those photographers wanting to get out and shoot pictures without dragging a bulky camera bag along with them.
Excellent router and firmware can be Linux. Set up a VPN with Linux firmware downloaded off of the web. Highly recommend this router even if you just use firmware supplied.
The problems with the shuffle are endless.10. If you can get it to work...some computers have serious problems with recognizing it.Thats after the endless hours of updates,support,and rigging9. Once you get it working (kind of) you'll find that shufflelikes a small amount of your songs. Repeats them over andover. Even after you skip them.8. If you put the thing in your pocket (where else) thecontrols will respond to your movements. Like a cameraphone taking pictures in your pocket.7. You can only use it on the computer you install it on.6. Ear buds are one step above the Dollar store.5. Battery's life expectancy 6 months. Price a new one.4. itunes is more of a commercial than it is useful.slows my computer up.3. The daily emails to buy buy buy.2. Quick Time Pop-ups. You can't run itunes with out it.1. Its white!
I took the leap and bought this hub, even after reading an unfavorable review here at Amazon. The hub is a bit odd because it does not have its own power source. After researching all over the net, I realized this was actually good design, not a defect. It's actually very nice to have one less power cord hanging from the desk top.I have a pair of speakers, a wireless keyboard, a digital camera, and a USB pen drive plugged into the hub now for over a month without any problems. I also have a firewire iPod plugged in. I have had no power issues. My guess is that the combination of power from the firewire and USB cords that plug into your Mac Mini work together to send power where its needed. I tested the hub with a "Kill-A-Watt" meter and found that it only raised the power consumption of the Mac Mini by about 3 watts while in standby mode.The one annoyance I will report is going to be with the USB standard in general. It appears that some USB devices have a "slightly" shorther plug than others. This difference is in millimeters, but it was an issue with my "Lexar USB pen drive." The pen drive will not plug into this hub and power on every time. This is because the Belkin hub has a very thin skin of plastic between the USB ports and the device plug. I've read other reviews with other hubs where this is an issue. You should take a couple of your USB device cables and hold them next to each other to see an length difference. If you find any plugs that are slightly smaller then the rest, it may not work with this hub. This issue is annoying, but easily fixed. I just plugged the pen drive into an USB extension cable, and then plugged the cable into the hub. I don't fault Belkin on this issue. I fault Lexar for not making the plug long enough. All the rest of my devices fit fine.This issue of the USB plug length may be confused with other power issues in reviews for this hub. I believe that the hub provides plenty of power for it's devices. I just think some older devices may not have a long enough plug to fit those last couple of millimeters into the socket.
Since we purchased this camera as a gift for someone else, I can't say much about its actual performance or operation. As far as I can tell using it to make some test shots, it performed as promised, and the built-in menu made it easy enough to configure.My problem came with trying to get the camera to communicate with an older OS--in this case, Windows ME. It is true that the fine print on the back of the box includes a line stating that WindowsXP or later is required. Of course, since we purchased it from Amazon, we did not see the box before we purchased it. Since nowhere on the Amazon page does it state this software requirement, perhaps they should bear some of the blame.In any case, Kodak made it extremely difficult to download the necessary drivers that would let the camera communicate with Windows ME. They were there (if you are interested, you want version 5.2), but the menu selections, and even page titles were extremely confusing, even inaccurate. Eventually, however, after several hours, we did find and install version 5.2 of the software, and everything now works fine.
Note that there are two versions of this product. The 5.8 ghz model works perfectly (video, audio, and IR remote control repeater), right out of the box. I tried the 2.4ghz version first...about $15 cheaper...but it worked very poorly...interference on the video, static on the audio, and unreliable function of the IR remote.
I would not purchase this product. It was a gift that sadly cost over $50 and is not worth the sale price of $20. I could not get the product to play my ipod nano most of the time or my iphone. I would unplug and restart then try again. Sometimes it would work but most the time not. Also I could not charge my nano and play it on the speakers which is a big one for me as it was drained within 2 hours. It looks pretty but that's about it in my opinion.
I have an old second hand 6210 Officejet printer that has been printing poorly, although the cartridge is not that old. Taking a chance, I ordered this cartridge for it. I installed this today, and it functions perfectly. HP brand, HP packaging, excellent print quality.
Here in the Pacific NorthWest, it is quite easy to get lost in the back country trails. I used this Garmin eTrex Vista , with out fail (almost) every time. My only complaint, is that under dense tree cover, it tends to loose the single. Other than that, it does almost anything and everything I could ever want and more. I have already used it for &quot;Geocaching&quot; and its accuracy has been dead on each time.. down to about 15 feet. I couldn't be happier.
The Lexar 4 GB Jump Drive is very handy to use full of plenty of space for those of us who carry lots of data. The light is a good addition although the Lexar is so quick you can almost miss it light up when transferring data. The connection, however, is not always good the first try. You may have to reseat it. All in all I am extremely happy with it.
I bought one of these little mp3 players several years ago from QVC, and wanted to buy another one for my grandson. I looked everywhere but couldn't find one like mine, until I checked out Amazon, looking for it. I shoulda checked here 1st! Amazon's got everything! I can't believe this little bitty thing holds about 500 songs! And it works great! Now my grandson is jammin' away with his new mp3 player! Thanks Amazon!
It is much much louder than my laptop fan. The noise sounds like electrical one and it is amplified by the fan noise. I don't understand how other reviewers can say that it is quiet. Maybe I've got defective one... Anyway, the one I've got produces unbearable noise. Of course, I returned it.
Bought a new LG LCD tv and was disapointed in the sound. Bought a Vizio sb200 soundbar but couldnt connect it to the tv. What to do? Cables To Go to the rescue - just what I needed to connect from the tv headphone out to the soundbar in jacks. Great price, fast shipping and now I enjoy deep, rich sound from my tv (with the addition of a powered subwoofer). Can also use the adapter cable to listen to music cds thru the soundbar - the music sounds better than thru my stereo system.
I have two these surge protectors that I've been using for the last year now. No issues so far. I was able to get each for $15. They provide alot of outlets for expansion and each oulet has enough space to not come in the way of the other outlet. The extension cord is nice and long. Also the surge protector plug is slanted so that it doesn't interfer when plugged into the top outlet of an electrical outlet. Can't go wrong for the $15 I paid. I would gladly pay $30 for this set of features. Make sure you register the product to take advantage of the $30,000 insurance. Although after reading the manual it stated that you have to use the coaxial, telephone and Ethernet connections to be eligbile to make an insurance claim. I havent used the those connections at all and never have made an insurance claim with any of the surge protectors I've owned over the years.
Purchased this to replace an HP Scanjet with which I was happy until it died. Reviews on CNET and Consumer Reports for this unit were solid. It installed with Windows XP SP2 without any hiccups. Scans of docs and photos are outstanding. The accompaning software is useful without being obnoxious. Holding my breath to see how it works with a Vista upgrade...12 Dec 07 Follow-up: Scanner still working as advertised. Vista recognized it with no problems. I still recommend it.
First off, fantastic sound. Very comfortable. Excellent isolation. The more I listen, the more I like them. If you don't mind paying more than the cost of some MP3 players for earbuds, you won't be disappointed. Of course, then there's the E5c at $500, but I could not bring myself to pay more than I did for my iPod, especially since I recently bought Altec Lansing's outstandin inMotion speakers.As for running the cord behing your back, you don't have to! This is not necessary. Yes, you loop the cords behind your ears, which by the way makes them stay in better, but you can still run the cord down the front, even though the instructions show it going down the back. It's actually quite simple to do! I can have mine in place in less than 5 seconds.
The case isn't as sturdy as I had hoped for, but for the price, it certainly is adequate. My Canon A630 fits nicely with enough room for back-up batteries and sd card. I would love to purchase the waterproof cover/case, but the cost is prohibitive at this point.Overall, for the price, this is a product that is "good enough" to protect my camera to a minimal degree.
get it right now ,, it was the best thing i ever owend ...and at a good price
I've always had backup drives inside my computer, this was my first foray into an external one, figured I'd get the most out of my new Airport Extreme N router. A cool aspect is having the ability to access files on my hard drive from anywhere one could get an internet connection by hooking it up to my Airport's USB. As far as moving files, be forewarned that USB 2 is slooow, it does come with vastly superior Firewire 400 is a bit faster, if you're looking to move files fast as possible go with the WD MyBook that has the Firewire 800, which if you're a Mac user most have that connection port, most do, if you're a PC user, well, you clearly have your own issues to deal with, lots of them, but are used to doing things slowly so it may not be an issue with you.The one disappointment I have with this drive is WD's backup software isn't as robust, stable, or able as software other hard drives bundle like Retrospect, Backup, et. al. It's a nice attempt but in practice it's clunky, slow, and vaguely impractical. They should stick to bundling the software from another company that's been in the business longer.It's fairly small, relatively quiet, doesn't get too hot, and does it's job... can't complain.
Simple to use. Capture fast action without having to stand behind your camera. Don't miss those fleeting moments that happen when you step away just keep shooting remotely. Smart because you can interact with subject and shoot when their attention is diverted. Love it.
I purchased the Microsoft lifecam to replace a 3 year old Logitech. The Microsoft has an excellent picture as well as great sound transmission. We use it to talk to overseas relatives and it has the same audio quality as talking on a phone. Great cam for the money. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quality, reasonably priced cam.
I bought this camera earlier this year at Office Max for only $50 with two reasons in mind. One of them was I wanted a cheap digital camera that took good pictures and I could bring anywhere. This way if something happened to it, it wouldn't matter since it didn't cost a lot anyways. The second reason was that it takes 2 AA batteries. I like this because all I need is 4 rechargeable AA's and I'm set. I wasn't sure of how good the pictures would be since I always used to hear 3 megapixels or better was a must. Not at all, I have taken hundreds of great photos with this camera of many things, including lots of different scenery and the pictures look amazing. My friends and family can't believe some of the pictures I've taken with just this camera. I always use the 1600x1200 resolution on the highest quality since I have a 256MB SD card. Speaking of that, the internal memory is only 7MB, but with how cheap SD cards are now, getting a 256 or 512MB SD card shouldn't be a problem.PROS:-Great camera for the right price-Takes great photos-Can record movies-With a 512MB SD card you can take about 700 photos on the highest quality/resolution, more than enough for a vacation. You can also record lots of video, I recorded 21 minutes of video on my 256MB card and still had 60MB of space left.-Battery life isn't too bad. I remember reading somewhere that it can take 120 photos without the flash before the batteries die. I went on a vacation and took around 130 photos and they still worked afterwards.CONS:-Doesn't record sound in video. Something I kinda wanted, but don't care THAT much for, especially since I really bought this camera for pictures.-Pictures get kinda blurry if you shake the camera while taking a picture I don't know how common this is in digital cameras though.-Can only take up to 512MB memory cards. For me this is no problem, but it might be for someone out there.-Pictures look kinda crappy if you zoom up. I don't remember for sure, but I think this was a downside to digital zoom. I try to avoid zooming in as much as possible, or if I do I zoom in just a little.
I was glad to get this remote. I'm a novice, but it works. The only bad part is the remote has to be pointed at the sensor in front when you're out in open spaces, but any other time, the signal bonuces off of walls. Try to think about the pros than the cons and let it work in your favor.
The Schoshe car stereo mount fit like a glove. Installation was a breeze. Everything lined up correctly and it looks nice.
this has been great for me I have attached this to my tripod as a quick release and able to help me level my horizons
This printer is everything I expected it to be and more. The quality of the prints are awesome - indistinguishable from real photographs, except for the lack of &quot;Kodak&quot; or &quot;Fuji&quot; printed on the backside. The print speed is as advertised, and its incredibly easy to use. I would highly recommend this printer to anyone who wants an easy solution for quality prints.If I had to list drawbacks:- Limited to 4x6 or credit card size photos- Paper/Ink only available online (haven't found a local retailer yet...)- Price per photo (~56 cents for the 4x6 prints) more expensive than online orders (ie., shutterfly), but you get instant results, and no S&amp;H. :-)If these are not a problem for you, then this is the printer you want. Get the CP-200 if you don't care about the rechargeable battery and credit card tray (I think you can order the latter separately...). The CP-300 is about $100 more, but worth it, in my opinion.
This product made it seem that is was able to charge an iPhone. I was very disappointed when I tried to use it, and it didn't charge my phone. This product does NOT charge an iPhone!
I use these in the Chromo 160 LED Dimmable lights for photography. Compared to the original Sony NP-550 batteries, they last about the same time. They seem to work just fine.
I was looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones to use with my MP3 player and cell phone (which doubles as an MP3 player). These earphones were an excellent price, so I purchased them. The silicone ear-cup is soft and flexible and remains comfortable even after extended wear. They fit nicely into the ear and stay put even during vigorous movement like running. The sound quality is fair- bass is very heavy and music is sometimes fuzzy or muddy, but for the price, I believe the quality is more than adequate. After several months of wear, the right ear cup has suffered a small tear, but is still functional and I haven't noticed a decline in its ability to stay in my ear. I highly recommend these!
I bought this cheap router back in Dec '08, and it has not given me any problems with connection drop at all, strong steady signal throughout the day! Seems that I was one lucky buyer, but in fact I bought this with lots of fear that it would fail the same way almost 90% of other buyers have reported. Glad to say that I'm quite happy with it, but its time to move on and get a wireless-N router.
Good product..Worth the money which I spent..Good picture quality...
Great quality TDK-brand DVD-R's and excellent price makes this hard to beat. Just make sure you know if your player/s can play +R, -R or both. So far, haven't found any compatability issues. Shipping was quick and well-packaged (at least to NYC). No coasters to date. Only question is will burned discs store well - unlike many of the cheaper brands that aren't great for longer-term storage (some die within weeks/months and some die in a few years).
I wasn't sure what to expect - but I love my device. My husand has an iPod and I've tried it a bit, so I've used both similarly and with no prior experience in either. BTW brown is the new black! Okay, just had to add that. :-) Wasn't sure I would like it but it's very unique and fun.What's different:The Zune has an up/down/side interface vs. the circle. I personally prefer it because with the circle, I always ended up 5 songs past where I wanted to be. But others like the speed of the circle, so this is a personal thing.What's cool:Great screen - at least 15+ people have commented on how nice it is.You can set backgrounds with any pictures, it's really easy and looks great.You have album art and you can send photos to another Zune very easily.You can share music with other Zune owners - I don't mind the 3-day/3-listen limit. It gives you a reasonable chance of enjoying the music and the option to go buy it (support your artists!) :-)The relocate feature lets you connect as a Guest to other machines easily.I found the battery life to be good tho haven't compared it to other devices.Sounds really sweet with high quality rips from my CDs.All in all I'm glad I made the purchase and while there are a few things to figure out, I really like the device. I think its pretty easy to use, makes sharing photos and music really simple, and offers a significant feature set for a music player of its price.PS: I don't hit the same issues with my software, but I empathize with other folks and hope these issues get fixed soon. The up side here is that these types of bugs can be resolved with software updates.
These are great quality casters. You must make sure that they are installed at a 90 degree angle!these work just as they said, but I would purchase a set with brakes next time. These want to travel a bit.
While this camera is probably the best camera I have ever had. I am sad to report I dropped it and the "focus lens" if you will(not sure of the exact name)is stuck in place. Panasonic told me it would cost $170 to fix it(I was still under warrenty), now mind you, I only paid $200 for it originallly. This is absurd and I can't find any logic to it. However, this really is a great camera and takes great pictures. Do not buy it if you have a tendency to drop things, it will not prove beneficial to you. The pictures are sharp and crisp, and overall a great camera for the price, just don't drop it like I did.
As of this writing, this product IS NOT Vista compatible regardless of what their web site says. TrendNet claims the XP driver also works for Vista. "You just have to plug the board in, turn computer on, let it self install, and then upgrade the driver to the XP driver on install disk that came with it." When I upgraded the driver to XP, it locked up my computer trying to install it. I thought the first time was a fluke, so cleaned out the registry, and tried it a second time with same results. The desktop is brand new and is not corrupted with other software or hardware.TrendNet's customer service is borderline rude. They basically try to hang up with you as fast as possible even though your problem is not even close to being solved.The price is nice, but you'll be wasting your time and money.
I love the arm, especially for the price. The screws for the wall plate where horrible, all 4 of them stripped on me. I spend $2 and replaced them with hex bolts instead, worth the hassle though! Especially given the low price compared to other arms.
Okay, I'd rate it five stars, but the unit wont make coffee in the morning.I used a small etrex while deployed to Iraq. Easy to use and dependable it gave me good coordinates faster than the military GPS units we carried with us. Sad, but true. When I got home I bought a Magellan Explorist and I ended up HATING that unit. It was difficult to use the small buttons, wasn't intuitve to use, the little knob thing was terrible, and wasn't easy to use tactically with gloves on.Okay, this isn't a Magellan review. I purchased this one when my Magellan's display broke. I did a lot of looking around and comparing notes and went with this model. I also bought the topographic maps CD and installed it. I'll say now that if you buy the topographic map you don't have to buy the streets maps CD as it installed the streets onto my GPS also when I downloaded the Oregon topomap to the unit.I use it a lot for Geocaching and I really dig how I can download the geocache straight into my Garmin directly from the website. I click on 'find' and select 'geocache' and it has all the caches listed from nearest to farthest away and you can select 'found' after you find one. Easy.I did not read the manual at all when I got it. I put the batteries in and started fooling around. Easy to use and not a lot of tomfoolery with buttons like on the Magellan. The electronic compass that is on it works fine. Not as well as a regular compass, mind you (and it is a good skill to learn anyway, how to use a compass and map). But it works a LOT better than the latest version of the military GPS unit. Really... who makes those things... not infantry guys who have to move and handle rifles, that's for sure.I used the GPS with the streets to cruise to another city and find a location. It worked fine and once it gets dialed in it was spot on when I made my turns and when passing POIs.I've not used it in its more specific mode yet. When I did I noticed the battery drained faster. I turned it off as I didn't need it to find what I was looking for. I did notice a bit of a drift with it, but this is to be expected with a GPS unit... it must have some error in it after all as per military/civilian gear agreements. Funny thing is, I was able to get accurate to within 5 meters with my little Garmin side by side with the military Plugger getting much worse.Great GPS. Works great. Rains a lot on me while using it and, because it is submergable, it doesn't affect its performance.
The Canon MP830 is easy to set up, works perfectly, and has all the features I need. Photos are vivid and true to color and the speed rivals anything that HP has. No glitches in the software, unlike HP where all I had was trouble with their software errors and problems which corrupted my PC. I recommend the MP830 all-in-one highly.
If you go to a local retail store, your choices are very "lame" for something that can protect your gear at a descent price. Wal-Mart sells cheap handy-cam/camera bags for $15.00 (no name) to a $29.99 Sony that won't hold anything but the camera itself.The 200EG from Canon holds quite a bit is well made. I was able to fit my Canon HV20 camcorder, battery charger, 2x batteries, 3x lenses, cables and connectors, manual, lens cleaner, lens hood, pistol grip holder, and still had plenty of room for more.This is one of the best deals for a backpack for cameras and small camcorders around. I saw many "GREAT" reviews on this one before buying, for all the bad ones, show me another that offers this much, for the $$$. If it does not have enough room for you, spend 2-3x the $$ and get one that does. No reason to blame the bag, just go with another.
Initially, I was looking for a portable media player that would be primarily used in the Living Room as my "CD Player" so that I don't clutter my space up with CDs (I have 1500 CDs). For this, it needed to have decent accessories support (have you seen how many MP3 players are just the player and nothing else?) ... since I needed some sort of dock and remote control for it, as well as a decent memory size.Personally, I don't care for the iPod (I'm not keen on the scroll wheel - the thumb movement is awkward especially when you have a LOT of albums). The Zune uses a simple D-Pad arrangement (disguised as a wheel) and has a larger screen to boot! I noticed that a LOT of companies have announced 3rd party accessories for the Zune and that makes Zune the only other "alternative" to iPod as far as I'm concerned.However, I have discovered that the large screen on the screen is very acceptable for watching video and I am now expanding my use of it! As well as the Living Room CD player, it is used on my commute and when I fly. It's way better than listening/watching the rubbish they put on aircraft - plus you can pause, go back, etc.The Zune and the Zune software have worked flawlessly since I got it. On first connect, it updated the firmware on the Zune and personally, I like the fact that MS can do this. It gives them the opportunity to fix bugs and/or add new capabilities.I'm an "own it" kind of a guy, so all of my audio/video is purchased on CD/DVD. I use MediaMonkey for the audio and ImToo DVD Ripper to get my DVDs onto the Zune. Hence, I don't use the Zune MarketPlace, but I do use the Zune software for synchronization, etc. Hence DRM isn't an issue for me.I am very pleased with this purchase. Co-workers have generally been wow-ed (except for the Linux geeks who absolutely loathe MS as a rule). I gave it 4 stars since 30GB was smaller than I would have liked (80 or 100GB, please), but I'll upgrade later to a larger model when they release it.A very, very good release for what is a version 1.0 product.
I bought this radio over 5 years ago and i have listen to thousands of hours of book on tapes and the radio. Other radios have never been as durable or reliable as this radio. It does not have a battery backup, but that's not a big deal! It takes five minutes to reprogram the time if the power goes out! Would highly reccomend if you listen to a lot of book on tapes or radio stations.
Powerbook G4 SuperDrive. They burn and verify just fine, but when I reinsert them tghey come up unreadable. I just burned the Solaris 10 Install DVD from an ISO image. Burned fine, verified fine, but when I try to install from it I get read errors. Same ISO, same burner, using a CompUSA private label DVD+R gives me a usable install DVD.Before a computer upgrade, I burned my iPhoto Library to one of these. It verified fine, then after I'd wiped my drive it came up upreadable. Lost a couple dozen photos, so I'm not as livid as I would be if this was my only backup. Still. That DVD will mount on a Windows machine; ISOBuster sees all three filesystems, but attempting to read anything gives me a CRC error.Do plenty of testing before you trust anything to these.
Added to my setup so I could watch HD via my QAM tuner in addition to the cable box and cable modem.Was working fine, but one day, both our internet and OnDemand stopped working. We called support, they had no idea what was going on. We had to have a tech come out, climb the pole to turn our uplink back on, and provide a new splitter.This one was &#34;putting noise back into the line&#34;, and their policy is to have guys drive up and down the street, unhook any connections that are affecting the network, and then let the situation sort itself out.The tech noted that all of my cables were fine, it was just the splitter. I'm not an expert, but this leads me to believe this is a terrible product. Don't buy for any sort of Cable setup.
After installing this product and the accompanying software on my PC, I was able (eventually) to use it to connect to my Nokia cell phone. It took a bit of fiddling around to get to work, however. I was able to transfer files between my PC and my cell phone. The problem was that the device drivers caused my system to crash constantly. It was to the point where my system became useless. Needless to say, I had to uninstall the drivers. My system has been fine since, but now I don't have Bluetooth capability. I am running a PC that is less than a year old and am using Windows XP SP2.
This product connected without any issues, and I now have my gaming desktop computer attached to a 37" TV. I can't believe I used to play on a 20 incher, and was happy with it. This cable is a little shorter than I would like, but I will certainly live with it. Great quality, and still works flawlessly after 2 years of use.
First off, the feet don't fit very well--a comment shared by most reviews on similar items. It was something I was also worried about even before I bought the rack.After getting it, I was eventually able to force the feet on. You just have to apply a great deal of force and almost feel like you're bending the feet too far, especially since they're a type of hard plastic instead of rubbery as it looks in the picture. Honestly, it doesn't really make much of a difference whether or not the feet fit or not, since it doesn't change the elevation or the grip of the rack too much (hard plastic doesn't grip much better than coated metal).I use this rack as my mini GTD (see David Allen) file folder holder and can generally fit about three folders with little in them, or two somewhat filled folders. They slip in and out easily, and the rack overall looks quite attractive with wood or metal themed desks.Overall, the folders are easy enough to remove, though I expect a stepped variant of this rack to be even easier. It doesn't make too much of a difference, though, and I'd say that this style is much nicer looking.
Prompt order fulfillment, and great price for this OEM product which I ordered as a replacement for use with my Dell Axim X51v PDA.
I own this TV; and I love it! I have found no better quality TV in its price range or within a thousand dollars of its price range. I almost bought the Sharp Aquos until I compared the specs. The Olevia's specifications surpass those of the Sharp Aquos and for a lot less money. You will not find the 1200:1 contrast ratio of the Olevia in the Sharp Aquos. I plan to buy another Olevia for my bedroom. I had never heard of this brand of TV before, but I'm so glad I checked it out. The quality is superb and the beauty of the TV is unbelievable. This TV is quality inside and out. Everyone who comes to my home compliments this TV. It is the best looking TV on the market. I was tired of those silver LCDs. The classic black frame is beautiful--very tasteful. I loooooove my Syntax Olevia 32'' LCD TV; and if you owned one, you would love yours too!
Great purchase for the radio. If you do not want to hear it, you can mute and still have the light that comes on to warn you of weather. It will also send you child abductions info. As long as the warning is in affect, the message will play. I guess that is why I mute it. For light sleepers, the light will serve the purpose as long as it is where you are at.
It goes down once a day, I would say. In the search for the problem, and in the down time, and in the complaints to my ISP thinking they were the problem, this has likely cost me $1000's of dollars, as I am a web entrepreneur. That is not to mention that this is a replacement for my WRT54G, which seemed defective in the same manner, so I threw it out. What I have now read is to watch out for cordless phone interference. Maybe that will solve the problem.The user interface and advisor is ok, but not great. It misses several items that I wish were there.So, I wish I had gotten a phone and router that didn't interfere with each other. Whether this is a problem with routers or just linksys I don't know. But, in any case, it appears linksys failed to sell me a product that works for myself and a large number of people.
Installed this product on my 13" Macbook. Love it. The little keyboard rug also helps to keep my screen free of keyboard marks.
The lower magnification setting is crystal clear. The higher magnification is a bit bouncy and is easily impacted by mirage. It also tends to represent white backgrounds with a slightly blue tint at the higher magnifications.All considered, I would recommend it anyone wanting to spend under $500 for a spotting scope.
This is a well made product and should last for many years of use. I can see many uses for this item, but I specifically bought this product with one use in mind. This product works fantastically for using Amiga Explorer by Cloanto and direct connecting my HP Laptop through it's USB ports to the serial port on my Amiga 1000. This makes transferring files between windows and the Amiga operating system a snap! I can even take electronic .ADF files and drag and drop files to burn directly to the floppy drive on the Amiga 1000. I would image that almost any application where you need to add a serial port to your PC will be able to use this device.
I recently drove from San Antonio, TX to Columbia, SC. to visit my son in Army Basic Training. The trip was rather long and I knew I would need some serious protection to travel to the east coast. I reviewed and researched radar detectors for a few weeks off and on. I finally settled for the Whistler Pro-58. I wanted something that was as modern and up to date as possible, and at the same time, be affordable. Being as we had not been to that part of the country before, I didn't know what to expect as far as Highway Patrols and local Law Enforcement. I can say that this system worked out great! It worked in all bands and I was happy to actually see a Laser (Even though that was in Memphis, Visited Elvis,on the way back). Oh, beware, Tennesee is loaded with DPS!Anyway, we saw some X and K band radars in some smaller towns and Ka in the larger cities. The false alerts were there, but not too bad. The keep you awake mode was good to have, as every time it beeped, my ears perked up and I looked around a bit. I enjoyed using this product as it was quite simple and easy to understand. The only problem I saw was range, but we all want a 10 mile warning right? The range was decent, provided you don't do more than 10 over. It was well worth the price and even if I had gotten one ticket, this was still cheaper! I have had Whistlers in the past, this one is worth the money! Cudos Whistler!
I just bought these and so far so good. No hissing or static as reported on other sites. Sub has plenty of thump for online games and video clips. Not exactly theater quality. Definetly recommend for the price.
it is a good choice for your 6 bucks. Just buy it! Good enough for me!
This product works great with DD-WRT. The firmware upgrade was a simple 2 step process and has been working great ever since.
These are great. Very small but not on clarity. Very well made with excellent optics. Perfect for carrying around with you.
I purchased this system because it combined an up-converting DVD and HDMI in/out functions.If you are looking for a smooth operation out of the box, this set is NOT for you. Here are my concerns:- cable connections to the speakers have a proprietary type plug on the back of the system. If their length is sufficient, then there are no problems. Troble is if you need your speakers farther away or need to go around the room to get to them. You can't buy the connectors anywhere and Samsung only sells them along with the cable and, once again, not for longer runs. I had to solder cable to the connectors (after having ripped apart the plastic on them) to be able to get to my back speakers- I used my HDMI in/out function, connecting the TV HD box in and connecting out to the TV. This connection never worked. I had to revert to connecting my TV HD box directly to the TV via HDMI and use component video for the DVD/Home theater set. This is quite annoying because this is one feature I was looking for since my HDTV has only one HDMI input. The problem seems to be in the connection of the two HDMI plugs on the theater system since I could see my DVD out of that. If your TV has two HDMI inputs (as the most recent have) than you have no problem.- connected the audio from the HD box set via optic cable. This connection sometime looses completely the signal and I have to 'circle' again through all the input options (AUX1 > AUX2 > HDMI > DIGITAL IN) just to get my audio back on. This happens quite often when you switch channels a lot.- sync problems between image and sound: with the digital connection, I seem not to be able to precisely sync the image and sound- remote seems to be "swallowing" battery power. First set of batteries lasted two weeks, I then bought rechargeable batteries but need to refresh their charge every two weeks or so. Compare with other remotes where battery life is at least six months.Overall, an economic system that shows all his problems.
This was one of the only armbands that I found that claimed to fit the Creative Zen Xtra. After I got it in the mail, I quickly discovered that the armband is not wide enough to fit the Creative Zen Xtra.
Purchased this for watching TV on my computer. Was not interested in the recording features, and have not yet tried. Selected Hauppauge because of the more favorable reviews than other brands. Also decided on the PCI card instead of a USB device because of reviews indicating lesser picture quality with the USB devices. Have a Windows Vista machine and it runs great on Media Center. Also works with WinTV software provided. Installation and setup was easy. Was watching TV within about 20 mins of opening the box. Picture quality is very good. On the negative side, the tuner card failed after several weeks of use. However, Amazon was great about sending out a new unit. Was up and running again within 5 days. Overall, pleased with the product and the support from Amazon.Note there are many variants of this product. I got this one because it ran on Media Center and had a remote. Would not buy without the remote.
I concur with the reviews about how easy it is to use this system. The retailer however left a lot to be desired. The retailer did not communicate with me. Even though the retailer advertised the product was in stock, it took over two weeks to ship. I had to call the retailer to find out the status of the order. The product is very good and the retailer was less than stellar.
I must admit I was very weary of buying this product. I had first bought something similar (not brand name) in a local Best Buy and was so incredibly disappointed I returned it to the store 10 minutes later. Basically I promised myself this would be the last time I try something like this. Obviously the title gives way to my amazement. I'm so glad I took a chance, I really was about to give up on listening to the MP3 player in my car.The sound is INCREDIBLE. I come from an area (virginia beach, va) that has many radio stations and the pretuned one this dock came with worked perfectly. The only down side to the sound is the bass on certain songs. I believe that has to do with my specific sound equipment in my car though, therefore I still give this product 5 stars. The bass is easily fixed through the player, and obviously your own sound system in your car. I've found a great medium.The neck is very flexible. After a short while, it's true what they say, it just doesn't seem to stand up-right anymore. In order to fix this problem I got a small square of velcro, attached it to the back of the dock and another side to my car, and voila! It stays perfectly in place without looking trashy in anyway. Then again, my car's interior is black...This product also comes with a handy belt clip. If you didn't like the plastic case and velcro the MP3 player originally came with, you'll DEFINITELY love this instead. I take the player out of the car, and use the belt clip when I'm working out at the gym.Along with the belt clip, are some rubber sockets to help the player better plug into your adapter, which leaves little worry in adapter size difference from car to car.I must also make note that this player DOES NOT charge the battery to the MP3 player. However, even if the battery is dead, if you plug it in, the MP3 player will manage to play perfectly.Also, the version I got here, on amazon, does not run your car's battery. It says clearly on user guide "Auto Off: turns off when there is no audio input for 4 minutes". Therefore, you do not have to worry about it draining your car's battery. If you're still worried, there are "auto-off" options in the MP3 you can customize to turn off after a certain amount of idle time.Many people also complain about how the backlight never stays on. This is confusing to me because it makes me wonder if they really have ever explored their MP3 player's menu. Once again, the option for how long the backlight stays on is in the player's menu, and there is an option for "never turns off".Overall, I'm very pleased with this product. I cannot explain just how happy I am over the quality. This purchase is definitley worth your time and money and I do not see how anyone couldn't be satisfied.
This litle all-in-one printer is really Great, and the cd software intstall was a breeze. The Scan, Copy, and Print features on this thing are really Nice! Its nice and compact and pretty much fits anywhere you put it, and it looks nice too. Most importantly the price was really nice at around $120. dollars, you really cant beat that considering this things quality of work and reliablity!
This has been a life saver. It makes it so I don't have to get another device that can accept many different sizes of memory cards.
It is a very capable little tv. It works with PS2, DVD Player, Audio hook up and you can use it in the car!
... and buy a GPS instead. I agree with previous reviewer (Dave57), I WOULD NEVER BUY A SUUNTO AGAIN. Worst than Dave, I simply got caught in heavy rain during a hike and my Vector was full of water, couldn't even tell the time. I send it to Suunto Finland for repair and they say that it leaked from the housing and "kindly" offered a repair for 140 Euros.
At first glance, $25 seems a bit steep for two types of chargers and a cable. The quality of the products seems first class. I'm glad I bought it. I bought it for my Sansa Fuze, but will instead use it to keep a Sony MP3 player charged and ready to go. I will, of course, use a different cable than the one that came with this.
This was a great buy. The product is brand new and not those remanufacture cartridges. This at a much cheaper price than at the local stores. I recommend this product to all.
Works as advertised. Great build quality. This cable works perfectly for hooking up a an HDMI-equipped Xbox 360 to a DVI monitor for excellent picture quality. Remarkably better price than what you would find in stores.
I got so burned out on mindless digital photography, I sold my digital Fuji to an old man named Henry and bought myself this Holga and a huge batch of expired 120 and 35mm film.There aren't many cameras that can take such a beating and still survive. I have dropped this several times, my toddler daughter has gotten hold of it, and it still looks and performs as it did the day I bought it.Helpful hints: get yourself some tape, because the metal clips that hold the back of the camera on slide all the time. And you DON'T want to lose your precious images simply because you didn't secure the camera!The camera will probably come with a 6x6 mask already inserted, and the 6x4.5 mask wrapped in plastic. I believe the older Holgas never had an actual 6x6 mask, only the 6x4.5 (that meant you had to tape up the inside so the edges wouldn't scratch your film). The other great thing about this 6x6 mask is that it holds your AA batteries in so you don't have to tape them up. It does reduce the risk of light leaks, so if you are going for that, it might not happen in-camera (but I got leaks while unloading the film, so there's always a way!).I suggest investing in the cable release that will allow you to comfortably do long exposures shots without holding your breath and praying. Of course, get yourself a tripod, because this model has a mount already - no need to mod it!Also, tape up the little switch on the bottom, the one that enables the "Bulb" feature. I have had entire rolls ruined because I was shooting in the daytime and had inadvertently slid the button over to "B."Most importantly - have fun with this camera. It takes a few rolls to really get to where you feel comfortable, so if your first roll or two makes you want to cry, we have ALL been there before.
I bought this projector several months ago, so I've had a chance to get used to it and can share all that with other Amazon customers.The Good:If you don't know much or anything about home theater, and you don't want to learn about what 1080i, 720p, 480p and all the other techno mumbo-jumbo means, you can hardly go by buying this product. Out of the box, the unit seemed pretty darn good. I played a little with brightness and contrast to make the blacks look a little blacker. Overall, the images are very good. This is a 480p projector, so although you can pipe-in high-def programming, you WILL NOT get true high-definition video displayed on your wall or your movie screen. That said, the images are still going to look very good, crisp and clear. For most people, the 480p native resolution shouldn't be a deal-breaker.The convenience is really excellent. Optoma did right by packing everything in a handy, sturdy tote (but don't drop the bag, as the cushioning is minimal). Tote it easily to a friend's house or set it up outside to have outdoor movie night -- that's what we do, and it's been a great hit with our friends and their kids. It's as easy as plugging it in, turning it on, popping in a DVD and hitting Play. My wife and I set it up on our bed (I put the projector on top of a cookie sheet) and we watch movies in comfortably in bed now, so our young kids don't hear the movie audio.It's very affordable. If you find you really aren't going to use a projector very often, you're out hundreds of dollars, not thousands.The Bad:The built-in speakers are adequate for a bedroom, but in a larger setting they aren't too good. Outside, you MUST use extra amplification -- I hook up the projector to a boom box, and even with the volume turned up on the projector AND the boombox, the audio output is just passable. Obviously, you're not going to get much bass from these speakers. But then, this is a highly portable unit, so that's the trade-off.Some projector settings don't appear to be retained after I turn it off and unplug it. For instance, I always have to manually turn off the Brite Mode (economizes the lamp life) -- the project doesn't retain this setting. Other settings are retained, though, like Brightness and Contrast. It's a little nettlesome to have to bother changing the Brite Mode setting each time.When I use the projector hooked up to my laptop, the character output isn't that great. This could be a projector setting issue (my problem), but you won't get great results without tweaking the projector, if that's even possible. It'd be fine for Powerpoint slides, but you wouldn't want to look at spreadsheet data in a 12-point font using this set-up.The Ugly:The only ugly thing is that the light output is so dim, you really have to use this projector in a dark or almost-dark room. Forget about using it in the daytime, even indoors with the shades drawn -- it's just too dim to cast an acceptable brightness and color level. The image will be too washed out to be enjoyed. But as long as you can control your environment (or conform to it by watching movies outdoors only at night), then this will be a great solution.So, I recommend this unit. I wish it had better speakers (5 watt speakers is better than average projectors, but they still leave a lot to be desired). I wish it cast a brighter image. But living under those constraints isn't too bad for the money I paid. I'm glad I bought it, and we use it just about every week now.
I am using this switch to connect two printers and a scanner to both a Mac and a PC running Vista.Works really well. The switch time is very quick and I have not noticed any USB speed issues.I have had this setup working for a few weeks now and all seems to work well.
Another feature of this remote is that it is heavy, giving it a quality feel, and larger than most remotes so it is resistant to getting lost. It has a rubber rail around for when it gets dropped and the battery cover does not fly off when it hits the floor. Using the learning feature lets you customize exactly what you want every button to do for that device, and with 8 sets of possible devices, you could even use it for two rooms with two different AV systems.The battery life is long, I have only changed them a couple times in the last few years of use. When the battery starts getting weak the remote will tend to revert back to the first device (TV) after you swich it to the device you want to want to control.
I love this little device. It has nice expandability with both USB and Firewire. My favorite feature is the front USB/Firewire ports! I can plug my USB SD card reader and external USB devices in quickly - to the work - and then unplug. No Noise, No Heat - just sits there and works. It would be better if it had a memory card reader in it as well - but that is fine.
I wanted a simple wall mount TV stand where I could still get to the cables at the back of my TV and this product did exactly that. Notice that this product can be tilted down or up. By tilting the stand so the TV is pointing up, I was able to plug in all of my cables while the TV was mounted. I could have spent another $50 on a TV mount which could be turned to access the cables but thankfully this was not needed.
Needed to get an HD signal on my PC's monitor, it works great. Haven't had any problem, HD 720p videos look fantastic. And is much cheaper than many other brands. Fantastic video quality for the price.
Well, I am surprised. I did not know that the remote was so small and affordable. I had been setting my timer but now can setup my camera to take photos without the delay.
The hardware is quite convenient and does a good job of capturing video and stills for my purposes. However, the provided software is flaky and buggy. Also, I recently reformatted my machine and redownloaded the software from the vendor site, but needed two (two!!) different serial numbers to activate the software, both of which were on the original packaging which I had long since misplaced/lost/thrown away. The fact that I actually own the device was meaningless when I contacted their support. So I broke down and purchased different authoring/capture software which works 200% better than theirs, but now my cost for capturing has doubled. There are better solutions out there than this one, particularly given the lack of support/help from Turtle Beach.
This divice is just great. I found it at ... for $... after mail in rebate. Hell cheap! It is working with my Linux server, XP, Win2k server, win 98 raptop. After you can configure the connection between router and DSL/cable, it should work with any platform that supports LAN and internet connection.
At first glance, the DL0129 hot shoe slave appears to be a steal: inexpensive, wireless remote hot shoe slave. Unfortunately, I've found that the flash pickup sensor does not always work, and when it does, it's not able to fire the flash quickly enough to make a difference in the photo. (The delays appear to be as slow as 1/5 to 1/15 of a second.)If you're doing some very specific long-exposure shots that require a fill flash (ie., to "freeze" some action), this might work. Otherwise, pay a little more and get a hot shoe slave that works for a majority of situations.
The product is excellent, though, in size, it is larger than you'd think from the illustration.Using a CD for the alarm is a great idea. I now awaken to the Baron Ochs waltz, Opus 89, from Richard Strauss'Das Rosenkavalier! Devine! And I imagine Jeanette Mac Donald singing new words to this music, words crafted by a brilliant Hollywood lyricist and used in the movie "Three Daring Daughters." Not a bad way to start the day!
There are two things I really like about this so far:1. The Web-based Admin page has a MODEM LOG which actually tells you what it's having problems connecting. We've had a few connection issues with Comcast (Comcrap?) and about 5 minutes ago I lost internet connectivity and checked the modem log. Lo and behold, at the top it read:2006-12-03 10:59:59 critical No UCD's Received - TimeoutHeck if I know what that actually means, but I checked the Connection tab which mentioned the modem was "In Progress" for connecting and the Gateway status tab said "Network Access Denied". Anyhoo this made me think that perhaps Comcast has let that particular connection go dead. So I power-cycled my Linksys which brings me to #2 ...2. On/Off Switch! Holy crap, I didn't think they put these on wireless-anything anymore. My last two wireless routers had no such thing, so power-cycling involved unplugging their lifeline.
I got this camera to operate on my Vista OS. I was so surprised at the lag between my voice and the video. This may be caused by my internet connection but I do have cable broadband. It's just an alright camera and if you want something more high quality then stay away from this one.
Before using this card, I bought a Network Everywhere NC100 card (by Linksys, but it's part of their "cheaper model" line) and used it for a week and took it back. So, I got this one and installed it after about an hour, but it was not at all because of Linksys, but because I had forgot to "remove" the card's drivers before taking it out, and when I installed the new card's drivers over the last I had many problems. I fresh install of Windows 98 did it. Overall, this card is very exceptional, and improved my connection from a 1.3 Mbps connection through a USB connection with my cable modem to a 1.6 Mbps connection through ethernet. I am happy I paid the extra money for this, because it works great. I also bought a Linksys router which should arrive soon. LInksys is very reliable and I will never buy anything else. PLus, they have extensive support for new drivers so you never need to worry about the card not working properly. It is super fast, and it has some Wake-on-Lan option that lets you turn your computer on from anywhere on the network. I never use it, but this thing rocks.Version Reviewed: 5.1
Well-priced, quickly shipped microphone has made my skyping experience much better than before. Plugs right in and works beautifully. Before people could barely hear me; now, they say the sound is strong and clear.
This modem is a good buy for the price. It installs flawlessly. You do need to call the cable company and register it - takes about 5 minutes. I was up and running in 10 minutes.
I WILL NEVER BUY NOTHING FROM THIS SELLER. THE DIGITAL ALARM CLOCK-RADIO SPY HIDDEN COLOR CAMARA,. THAT I RECEIVE IT WAS DAMAGED, I RETURN IT BACK TO THE ONLINE LIQUIDATION, AND I NEVER RECEIVE MY REFUND. I DO NOT RECOMMENT TO NO ONE To BUY FROM THIS SELLER.
THANK GOD this was given to me. I thought this was a piece of technology, NOT A CAT that does what it wants when it wants. It's perpetually locking up, not shutting down and usually a paper weight. This just HAS to be Microsoft product with the way the software works. Save your money, tape some CD's to your ears and listen closely. You'll get the exact same result trying to use this thing except that you'll need head phones with this.
I purchased a Lacie external hard disk back in the day (120gb-- useless now) and it has been working for 10+ years. So, I purchased this one on Jan 9, 2008. It is 20 days past the warranty and it has suddenly died. What happened to LaCie? Regardless of their past reputation, buyers beware of this drive. I have yet to call their customer service department, but I don't expect much considering the experiences of the other reviewers.
Delivery time was great andf it works well - now I can listen and have the volume up and not dusturb anyone or have the volume on my powered compute speakers.
Just unboxed these today and started listening to them, and my first impression is that they're quite possibly the simplest and most functional I've ever used. No frills, no sexy designs, no gimmicks, no extra features, just GREAT sound and a fantastic, functional design that has withstood the test of time. I read the reviews that others gave and I thought "they can't be THAT good," but for the price, I didn't have much to lose.Pros-Adjustable earpieces work surprisingly well; basically, it just gives you the ability to change how much pressure the headphones put on your ears. I find that my ears get sore with most headphones, but these are very comfortable.-The adjustable headband will fit any head size. I haven't got my hair caught in it yet.-They fold up for greater portability, and come with a very stylish leather bag (probably fake leather, not sure).-The sound is fantastic, better than anything in this price range. Clear mids and highs, and perfect bass that doesn't sound distorted when I crank it.Cons-No manual/directions. They weren't that hard to figure out, but a simple sheet of paper with directions would have been nice. It took me a couple minutes to find out that you need to extend the headband, then clip together the earpieces, then retract the headband to make them small enough to fit in the bag.-I'm sure the foam earpiece covers will wear out, but luckily they sell cheap replacements.Overall, great headphones. They do what they do, and nothing more. Perfect.
Sorry I bought my headphones seperately and didnt get a watch so I can't comment on the value I am afraid. However, if it helps the headphones are really great, deep bass, crisp sounds. I bought mine for my PC and I actually prefer them to a decent set of PHILIPS speakers. The sound is more crisper (unless I am going deaf).They are also unbelievably comfy as 'ear muffin' style headphones usually are (well, compared to in the ear earphones anyway). They have a snug feel to them, and whilst they were a big tight at first, my bulldog shaped head soon stretched them into shape. If you have a 'normal' or 'average' sized head you shouldn't have any probs.
According to the January 2008 Consumer Reports Magazine, this camera should cost about $470. Wondering why it is so expensive on Amazon?
Nothing but problems with this unit almost from the start! It won't record in a single title: When the recording is done there appears about 3 or 4 titles on the title list. none of them complete. I have to do the recording once or twice more ( DVD+RW ) in order to obtain a complete copy. On playback ( all discs ) the movie will "freeze" at various times making it necessary to eject the disc, re-insert it, and chapter through to where I was.Sony's customer service people were of no assistance whatsoever! Completely indifferent to the problem, and what finished me with them was their refusal to honor the warranty. They told me the warranty was for 90 days only. I reminded them I had a 1 year warranty with the unit which I filed with them the same day of purchase. Their reply was that I could ship the unit to them, at my own expense, and for $65/hr they would repair it. At that point I ended the conversation and unplugged the unit. I will replace it with another brand.We have been long time Sony customers. Until now I've never had a warranty issue but now that I know how poorly they address such issues there will never be another Sony product in our home.
Broke after a year of usage. The retractable prongs wouldn't stay up. The switch that controls retractable prongs broke and the whole thing was useless.
I just recently purchased this Model Two, but it is my second one. I've had the other one since 2002 and I love it. I really like these for certain uses: I bought my new one to use in my office at home for use with my second television/computer. I have a small LCD display, and the sound out of it is inadequate. These speakers are perfect and provide a great sound. The other Model Two I have at work.This radio is on par or better in fidelity to other more expensive table type radios, but with the real plus of speaker separation.Highly recommended.
I bought my Linksys router three months ago, so my router's been kicked around a little, and I have to say the router has been an incredibly worthwhile purchase. Being a starving student I had to shop around for the best and cheapest router. I did a lot of research on- and offline and after a lucky break at Best Buy that prevented me from getting the inferior WRT54G--my credit card was rejected--I discovered the superior WRT54GL here at Amazon and bought it (The credit card went through this time).What puts the WRT54GL over the top of all the other dozens of routers I researched and other Linksys models was that it has twice as much Flash (8MB) and RAM (16MB) as the WRT54G and the WRT54GS and that it gets third party support. The third party firmware, DD-WRT, manages to not only improve the router but also compliment it with new features that the default firmware doesn't have while still being accessable to a moderately skilled computer user like myself.Setup was a breeze and once the router is connected it stays connected. In the three months I've had it I haven't had the connection drop once and I've used it daily with my laptop and to play video games online on my PSP and DS. I haven't noticed any difference in Web speed from being wireless or being connected right to the router and I download music and movies from iTunes quite a bit so I'd certainly notice slowdown.I couldn't be happier with the Linksys WRT54GL. I feel I made the best possible purchase at the best price.
I bought the Canon CG-300 charger for a trip to Europe. I have a Canon DC40 camcorder. It worked great! I was afraid of charging the camcorder battery directly (in the camcorder) due to the electrical voltage difference and liked having this option. It charged both my primary and back up battery quickly and I am very happy with my purchase.
Got this TV before Christmas- I looked around at nearby stores and no one had it at the Amazon price! They either had the lower model (for more money) or didn't carry it. And with the free white glove delivery you don't have to drive home at a snails pace with a big TV in the back of your car hoping you don't have to slam on your breaks! Thanks to all the other reviews on this TV, it was an easy choice and I don't regret it! Wonderful picture- especially after making the suggested tweaks that you'll find in another post. You wont want to watch any SD channels. Mounted it with the "Peerless ST650 Universal Tilt Wall Mount for 30-50" Flat Panel Screen" Great combo.Oh- and Eagle Delivery service was great- I tracked the packeg using their website and called them (didn't wait for them) when I saw it reached the local delivery center and arranged for delivery. since it was the wed. before christams, they didn't get it out unitl Friday- but it was Friday at 8am-exactly when they said they would be there- very nice guys.
Left channel doesn't work.The slightest jarring causes it to restart!Hope they will honor a return or replacement.
This is a good GPS system at a good price! The shipping time was incredibly fast! I ordered it on a Friday and had it on a Tuesday!
I searched through thousands of entries for 3(!) days looking for a cheap memory upgrade for my faithful old Dell XPS. There were LOTS of 'off-brands'; but I finally found a CRUCIAL! I suspect it was overlooked because it has the word 'UNBUFF' in the description; all the others omit that word. I looked it up. All are unbuffered except those that are buffered and they'er NOT backward compatible.
I bought a Jbl creature II 3-piece powered speaker system ,the sound is good,and the price is good too.then I recommend my two friend,they bought too.they feel great joy at the sound and the price.
I have used this Zune for quite a while. Just got tired of returning Ipods when they stopped working. This Zune keeps going and going.
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 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 purchased this bag from amazon in a bit of a rush. However, I sure made out well. This bag has a TON of storage for how cheap it was. I am new to photography, but this bag makes me feel like a pro. I currently keep my T2i, 18-55mm lens, charging cord, cleaning pen, 2 lens filters, a cleaning cloths, a 60" tripod, and two batteries in this bag. I could fit probably 2-3 MORE lens' in the compartments. I will be getting another soon, so I will update then.I took it on vacation with me, and I am convinced that I could not have found a better bag. It looks like a simple backpack, so you don't stand out in a crowd. The rib/dividers have a surprising amount of strength while still being very soft. I can't get over how wonderful this bag is. It has an elastic string webbing to carry a "light jacket" but I cannot comment on that. A front zipper pocket with nothing in it is also there (This is where I keep my batteries for quick switches, but I also put my ipod, and tons of other stuff in there.) It has 3 (very soft) SD card holders with velcro flaps, two open compartments with elastic bands around the top (These are where I keep my cleaning pen, and filters.)It has a few exterior rings to hold a tripod. I hand mine off of the side with one loop. All exterior loops seem reinforced, but time will tell. It has a chest and a waist strap, but I removed them, which was very simple.However, my absolute favorite parts of this bag are the two side velcro pockets. I keep my phone in one, and my wallet in the other. so handy!
I was looking to replace my Boston Acoustics a60 pair after about 20 years of use. I read as many reviews as I could find on the internet and also looked at Consumers Report. I kind of narrowed it down to the JBL S26,Venturi DV62si and Polk r15. The DV62si won the competition. I auditioned each of the speakers and found the BIC pair to have a singularly beautiful sound especially for classical and jazz (which are my mainstays). I was pleasantly surprised by the bass response since CR said they were a bit &quot;bass shy&quot;. I recommend highly. (I have my speakers on 12 inch stands.) Bravo BIC.
To be honest, there isn't too much special about these CDs aside from the fact that they look like mini-vinyl records...but they work great and don't cost much at all!
Seemed a bit hard to program but, it is simple to install and works great!. The cost of a Sears unit was $ 55.00.
I purchased these headphones after being disappointed by the Boss E3c's.E500's:These are the best headphones i have ever heard (you hear, you don't use these.). They sound just as good if not better than any car audio i have heard (i've heard alot of high performance in-car systems). The highs are as they should be, as are the lows AND THE MID IS PERFECT. I could run my mouth about how legit my ears are but /meh. Buy em'As far as their build goes: the mich system is well built. The seal on my ear was perfect out of the box and some of the other buds fit even better. The noise cancelation is better than boss and doesn't mudd up the music at all.And it comes in one sexy box.--Don't fret over the extra $$ save (even if it takes a year) and buy these over the E4c's. After comparing the two: these are far superior.
I searched through most of the web cams on amazon.com and there were more expensive cameras and perhaps more bells and whistles with other cameras. I needed something affordable and decent. My sister has recently moved out to California from NY and has been feeling homesick. We are both very good with computers, but do not have any advanced degree involving computer hardware or software. We are your average mid-20 somethings. This camera was perfect for our needs and affordable. The only issues that come up are because of the computers it is attached to.I would definitely recommend downloading Skype instead of the programs recommended by Microsoft.Now, my family and I seem closer and my sister feels better about being across the country.
I like this Camera for its ease of use. Good for amatures and for people like me who likes photography as a hobby. It does kind of short when it comes to some picture quality( just a little bit). but dont get me wrong! the photos are great, colors are lively ! but compare to DSLR- Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras with interchageable lenses this camera (Z5) is a little bit short in photo quality. If you're more of a Pro-hobbyist in photography this camera is not for you, better go for Nikon D50 or Canon Rebel XT. But for now, My DImage Z5 is all I need. The picture quality is close to my Nikon N6006 SLR Film Camera. It out performs my Nikon Coolpix 775, HP Photosmart E317 5.0 MPixels & Vivitar 3.0 MP. Im kind of a little bit dissapointed because after a few months that I bought it the newer Model Z6 arrives with the same price tag. The Z5 has a better VGA Video ( 640 X 480 @ 15 or 30 fps) than the Z6 ( 320 x 240 @ 15 or 30 fps.)only. This is also one of the reason why I bought the Z5, because of its video. There's a lot of times that we want also to take video of let us say Family gatherings and we dont want to carry that bulky camcorder, well this is the solution to it. Oh by the way Z5 has 12X Optical zoom & 4X Digital zoom, If we compare the range with the 'old-fashioned' 35mm camera it has a range of 35 - 420mm. With this kind of zooming power who needs an interchageable lenses ! and with my added telephoto lens my Z5's zooming power is more than 12X ( 420 mm ) and with anti shake system this camera is awesome !Z5 is a great Camera and Im enjoying it so far and I recently using it with the Wide angle and telephoto lenses : )
Okay, so, for the price this set isn't a TOTAL waste of money, but neither is it going to give you results anything like the Raynox or Canon adaptors you can also get. Although, to be fair, the telephoto and wide together cost less than half of what a single one from the better brands would set you back.Here's the problem - these adaptors ARE NOT designed for the S5. They're generic 55mm adaptors that require either a step down ring (one comes as part of the package, although getting it off the wide-angle adaptor is a complete pain so I've invested in a second and keep one on each adaptor all the time) to mount on the 58mm adaptor mount available from Canon and others, or a step up ring to mount on a 52mm Lensmate adaptor. This leads to slight vignetting on each of the adaptors (i.e. you can see a bit of the step ring in the corner of your shots). For the wide angle, you can either live with these little black triangles in the corners or zoom in a bit and... the vignetting stops at almost precisely the same frame width you get with the onboard lense set to the widest setting WITHOUT the adaptor!I have produced some fairly good images by shooting with the slight vignettes in and then cropping down to a 16x9 "wide-angle" look, and sometimes the vignette corners actually look cool, but if you want to create professional looking full-frame images that are wider than the onboard lens can produce on it's own the wide-angle adaptor cannot accomplish this.Vignetting is less of a problem with the telephoto because you're obviously going to be zooming in a bit to begin with, so you'll cut the corners out fairly quickly. It does slightly extend the zoom of the onboard lens, but the relatively low quality of the glass means that you need a lot of light to get a good exposure, but you get slight fringing and distortion if the light is too direct. So basically it'll help you create decent looking images on overcast days when the light is bright but indirect, or it'll help you create slightly degraded images under bright sunlight.For the price, I've had some fun playing with them. The telephoto has actually produced some decent results in portraiture, since it flattens out the focal plane and helps you create that soft-focus background that makes the figure stand out. If you're looking for a couple of new toys that might create fun images, the price is low enough that you can play; if you're looking for meaningful extension of your zoom and wide capabilities, look elsewhere.
Am/fm Digital Shower RadioI have had many shower radios---all inferior to this one. It is quality thoughout. Love the tuning, the sound, and most of all the reception. We now can receive our favorite station in the shower. Impossible with the other shower radios. It is a 10 for sure!!!! Love it.
The case I bought for my Archos 604 does its job quite well. The only issue I have is that the player isn't being held as tightly as when I first bought the case. It seems that over time, the player may have trouble staying in the case. Other than that, this is a great item. Even if it wasn't that good, there aren't many choices to protect an archos.
As the other writers have said, this bag will hold it all. It is very customizable and you can fit a variety of lenses inside. From your smaller lenses and up. One thing the photos don't show is the size of it-it is much larger than it appears in the images. The designers were also generous in terms of compartments. The only knock on this bag, and it really isn't that bad, is that there is not much protection for the camera. This could be remedied by using a "lens" wrap near where the camera sits to offer some additional protection. The quality of the bag is excellent and as an example is the nice touch of using a "shielded" zipper on the camera compartment. Want weatherproofing for it-store a garbage bag in one of the many storage pockets. For features/price you can't beat it. With the money you save, go ahead and order a small "grab" type bag or top loader for those quick trips and keep your backpack for gear storage and longer photo expeditions.
I love my land line phones and the phone is old but still works. The cord was wearing out so looked on line for a new one. I needed almond color. Got this 12 foot cord and it works great. Now I can hand the phone to my husband without having to hand him the base.
This cover is designed for Channel Vision's 50-inch structured wiring enclosure. It is a higher-end alternative to the basic solid-metal screw down cover. It provides a simple mounting mechanism using a piano type hinge. It also has a keylock and a smoked plexi-glass concave panel with a limited wiring groove on either side.Pros:* Solid metal construction (except for plexi-glass of course)* Keylock* Ventilation holes at top and bottom, including pre-molded recess for ventilation fans.* See-Through smoked plexi-glass. Not too dark, still easy to see status LEDs and whatnot.* Concave panel gives you a lot of extra space for stuff that might not fit behind a standard door panel.Cons:* Hinge isn't very good. It is VERY stiff, and takes too much effort to open and close.* Door mounts with only three screws, while normally not an issue, the tight hinge puts a lot of stress on these when opening/closing.* Frame seems to be cast aluminum. Looks nice, but not durable. Corners can easily be cracked or broken off while handling. Mine actually arrived with a small bit off one corner cracked.* Locking mechanism is ok, but it relies on a very small tab on the enclosure itself to latch.All in all, this is a nice (though pricey) alternative to a simple metal door you can't see through. It is very nice to glance at the enclosure without opening it, to see the status LEDs of all the devices inside. I picked mine up "used" from one of the Amazon marketplace sellers. It arrived in new condition (other than a cracked corner that probably happened during shipping)
... I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with the sound clarity of the Koss Portapros! I am an avid audiophile on a college student budget, and after wearing down the cable on my Shure E2Cs I was planning on making a Shure upgrade. However, after seeing all the stellar reviews of the sound and build quality of the Portapros, I had to see what the hype is all about. These headphones have drawn me into listening to my entire music library all over again. The highs and mids are just as clean as the bass hits, not muddled at all. I've been hearing minor audible details in my library that I've never appreciated before, and have made old songs new favorites for me. The comfort of the Portapros is... well, comfortable! I realize its not a fair comparison, earbud vs headphone, but I have been able to listen to my Portapros indefinitely, time permitting, with no discomfort, as opposed to the few hours I could stand with my Shure E2Cs. The cable is also very sturdy feeling, and long enough for walking around with an mp3 player in your pocket/ sitting at a PC listening to music and working/ or sitting a few feet away from a guitar amp and jamming out with the included adapter. And for a fraction of the price of my considered upgrade, I couldn't be happier. Also, for those concerned about the 80s retro look, it's pretty subtle, but I happen to like the look to be quite honest. Thank you Koss for putting out such a great product, unchanged, for so long!
Can't tell you how good the player is because I could never get the software to install. Inserted disk and was told that I needed to upgrade either the software or my operating system. Further investigations led me to the Zune website where I found out that any version of XP Media Center other than the 2005 version will not work with the Zune player, and that the 2005 edition required an upgrade to "Rollup 2". Well my version of Media Center is the 2005 edition but this was not recognized and Rollup 2 would not install.It is absolutely beyond logic to me that Microsoft cannot design a MP3 player with software that will work with all versions of its crappy operating systems, especially those that are only a few years old. It's even more baffling to me considering that XP Media Center is nothing more than the standard XP with a few extra features, but it's still XP at the core. I've installed and used software for IPod and Creative players and have had absolutely no problem with their software working with my OS. Only Microsoft could screw this up.Needless to say, I quickly repackaged the Zune and returned it to the store and bought a Creative Zen player instead. Works great, looks awesome, and software installs with no problem.
this was a fine product while it lasted even though the file navigation is a little primative for todayit lasted a total of 9 and a half months would never buy another archos product
Having already used the SoundstationEX system, I knew what to expect, but I have to say I find this system to be vastly improved over the previous version. The mics pick up great in the conference room and the audio quality is excellent. I will definitely continue to buy this product based on its performance and with the prioing offered by Amazon, I will buy from them as well.
I like hardware based firewalls.... These things are easy to use and simple to configure. We have them in 3 office locations; you can also vpn them rather easily..
For those of us who are digitally challenged, this camera is really neat and user friendly. I recommend it to anyone looking for a new digital for recreational use.
I've had this player for about two months now. Its a great little with some aggravating elements to it that might be too much for some people.Pros: sounds great to me (I replaced the ear buds with a better pair), easy to transport songs into it, decent equalizer, plays WMA files, pretty small and compact but feels like a decent quality, screen is clear and bright.Cons: the "shuffle" mode does not randomize every single time and there is no "resume" mode. This means that when you're in shuffle mode and you choose the same song to start with as you chose last time (since its just easiest that way), it will play a similar (if not exactly the same) group of songs. To get a totally random song order, you need to start with a new song, which is a bit of a hassle. Mine has skipped some if I had it in my pocket while running, but in my hand it has worked fine.Mine has pretty much worked as advertised and I am satisfied with it. That said, I'm pretty sure flash player prices will be plummeting so its not a bad idea to wait either.
After a 12 year break from photography, I decided to take it up again after I found a secondhand Canon 30D in a pawnshop. I have used SLR's in the film days for many years and was curious what the new digital hype was about.I bought the camera and took it home..I was hooked again!It didn't take long before I started buying lenses and I soon upgraded the 30D with a Canon 40D body. As my lenses got of better quality, including the beautiful 'L' series lenses, my images were beginning to get noticed and soon I was being booked for functions, etc. I was becoming a semi-pro photographer! This of course got the ball rolling and soon I was looking to get a second body for my shoots. I decided to get the top of the range cropped sensor body, the Canon 7D as I still wasn't sure about the whole full frame hype.Loving my 7D, I decided it was time to let go of the 40D and go full frame..I bought a Canon 5D-Mark I from a photographer friend who had it from new and it was still in mint condition. He shot about 30 weddings with it (shared between 2 bodies) but there wasn't a mark on it! He had it sent to Canon in Sydney for a clean/service and had the mirror fixed (as the Mark I had an issue with the mirror coming loose, due to a manufacturing/design flaw) before selling it to me, and well...I absolutely LOVE it!Compare to the 7D it is old, loud, basic and the rear LCD screen is as crappy and sad as the one on my old 30D. For those reasons I only give it 4 stars but to be fair it came out in 2006(?) and that's just how things were back then.Most important point this classic full frame DSLR has, is IMAGE QUALITY! Wow..wow..and more wow!!Sure, I still keep the 7D because it's fast, it gives me the extra reach only a cropped sensor can give + it's nice to show people the image once a shot has been taken on the LCD screen of the 7D. HOWEVER...once home and I transfer the images onto my computer after a days shoot with both the 7D and the 5D-MI, the results speak for themselves! My $600 5D-MI blows away the 7D in IQ time and time again.I'm looking to upgrade to a Mark II but will be sad to let go of my first full frame DSLR... The 'classic' Canon 5D Mark IDennis VogelsangD.Vogelsang Photography
I have enjoyed this FM transmitter for eleven months. I like the fact all the controls are right in the base to the lighter. It is easy to find your channel because the design of the frequency switches. With one click, you can go from 88.3 to 107.3. This has been a great addition to my IPod.
Been using this product for years. I had bought a case of it when CompUSA was going out of business and have been using it since to clean all of my electronic equipment, i.e.: laptops, desktops, cellphones, HDTV's, handheld gaming systems, etc. For awhile I was supplementing my income by purchasing inoperable laptops online, refurbishing them, and then reselling them for modest profit, and this product never failed to clean them as new without damaging any of the surfaces including the LCD screens. It easily removes encrusted sweat and any other undesirable substances, and it is absolutely streak free as well. It definitely works best when being used with a quality reusable micro-fiber cloth. I exhausted my supply and thought it was discontinued and so bought a similar product from m*center (local) for triple the price and doesn't work as well, but I will be sure to purchase this from here as soon as my funds allow. Love Amazon, half the things in my home would't be there if not, either due to their low prices or making things available that I otherwise could not find. Thanks!
This ZIP250 USB is my first sojourn into the realm of external high capacity media drives. I am impressed. The installation was straightforward; no issues, no surprises. The hot-swapping is flawless. The transfer rate is all I expected. (... on my new notebook. On my old desktop with an add-on USB card, there are problems. I'm not holding that against the ZIP drive though, b/c I suspect it is the old computer's fault. I need to check for new BIOS. But I digress....) Mine has worked with 100MB and 250MB ZIP disks, with no issues. Lastly, even the styling is good. I give it a 5* success rating.
I JUST WANTED TO GET ONE STATION DURING THE DAY AND IT WAS AM...NEVER GOT AM STATIONS AT ALL. THE FM ST ATION I WANTED WAS ALSO STATIC FILLED. DISAPPOINTING.
Wonder what Patrick is talking about. The product was launched less than 6 months ago. Patrick said his warranty expired...and complained about the short one year warranty.Sorry Patrick...but the math does not make yours a credible story. I own this product and love it.Matt
My husband and I had so much fun making applesauce and now he's looking for more apples which have been in abundance this year. Never thought I'd say making applesauce was an easy, fun project but it truly is.Bought our daughter one for her birthday and she says it's the best gift ever. We did then have to go find apples for her too!
I was happy when I received this product because I had gotten it for my parents for their Christmas present. Installation was pretty easy, just plugging it in started it up. BUT!!! When I called my mom to ask her how it was working, she told me that she had unplugged the key board because the battery life was horrible. She said at least every two months she had to change the batteries. I had gotten this because I thought it would be easy and convenient to use for someone less tech savvy. Now she won't even use it. I feel like I wasted my money. I guess I'll check when I go home to visit her, but unless I find out there was a mistake this review is staying like this.
Received the modem in just a couple of days from when I ordered it and it has worked perfectly since I got it - definitely worth it!
it is small and light. But the problem is the life of battery is no more than half a year. Then you have to replace it. It costs $30 for another half year.
These are perfect fit to my Bose speakers. And mounted up high just help give so much sound and depth to the movie or music.
This is a great i pod it holds way more than the other versions except 160gb though the i phone and i touch are pobably better! It's the best!
Product works well and arrived quickly. The battery life is longer then expected. I think this was a great deal for the price.
Since I bought this amp no issues, great amplifier...Loud bass when used for subs, just recently connected to mids and highs and it sounds great for non bass speakers too.....Rockford still makes quality products
The design of this desktop set is excellent. The keyboard is compact and light, and the mouse feels good in the hand, and the symmetric shape makes the mouse for both righties and lefties. The USB receiver can be tucked into the mouse, which is another good design point.Maybe the batteries that came with the desktop are specially made, and they have lasted for a month already (since this is my first wireless desktop set, i don't really know what the average battery life should be).However, it would be better if the keyboard were lighter. The "docking" of the mouse into the keyboard is a great idea, but the round bottom of the mouse makes it rather a challenge to dock it properly, and I have had so much trouble getting the two spurs "clicking" into the mouse properly.The keyboard and the mouse goes to sleep after a period of inactivities, which is good for the battery life; however, they could take a while to wake up, which can be annoying if you are in a hurry.The USB receiver sticks out like a sore thumb, and I am always afraid that one of these days, my feet will snap it into half. The signal seems to be weak - I have to plug the receiver to the front USB port, and operate the KM within 30 - 40 degrees, no more than 7 feet away. The package boasts that no line-of-sight is required, but I am not convinced. My furniture arrangement may have something to do with it.Also, from time to time, key strokes would either repeat itself for several times, or missing. As other reviewers noted, it is not suitable for heavy-duty typing. I am only using it for my entertainment box, so the keyboard is rarely used.
This unit provides protection without adding much weight or taking up much space. Great for travel.
I bought and tried several higher-priced, name-brand competitors headphones to hear which ones actually cancelled out background noise. If you buy, try and compare you have a better chance of getting what you expect. The others that I tried had NO DISCERNABLE noise cancellation and/or, did not have sufficient volume for use within an airplane cabin. While this one lacks an auto-off switch, which can save batteries, and has no remote volume control, it works great at noise cancellation. I wouldn't argue that it has audiophile fidelity, but if you want to watch a movie on your computer, this makes it possible.
Super lightweight first and foremost, Also HUGE! The clarity is excellent and the brightness on an overcast day was perfect up to 60x and still usable up to 100x. One drawback is the eyepiece which came off from mine, though it does just screw right back on. Don't expect to sex mice with it 25yds away since at higher mag and the limited eyepiece focus, your near limit is..well.. limited. I was able to look at lichen on a 2" tree about 40yds away on 70x however. At that same distance I cranked it to 100x and tried to focus (this is when my eyepiece came off) and found that if you hold the detached eyepiece to your eye will looking through the scope about 4-6" away, it comes into focus. While I wouldn't recommend this operation due to dust, if you unscrew too hard you could consider it an upgrade?Overall its a great scope that gets you close and personal. Just be aware that at 100x your shortest focusable distance is over 50 yds and probably around 100 yds, though lower mag allows this operation for nearby bird watching (but you didnt buy this scope for short range viewing anyhow, did you). The dual lens operation is flawless so far and the well built adjustable height mini-tripod has a nice micro-elevation adjustment knob. Nice carrying cases, though I wish the tripod had a pocket on same bag that houses the scope (though this would likely make the scope and tripod bag the size of a small backpack). Also comes with a nice slip on sunshade which stores right on the scope. The box shows a tripod with a handle but mine had none, no big deal, maybe a change in manufacturers or model.Verdict: Minus the "screw off" eyepiece (dont turn too hard), This is a great scope for stationary viewing, star gazing, wildlife observation, and peeping toms.
I got this camcorder for my daughter in law for Christmas. She popped a DVD in and immediately was recording. Good quality and very easy to use.Samsung SC-DC173U DVD Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom
These work well with the iPod, but they're ridiculously overpriced. You should order them directly from Shure.
Do you know how to reposition the tape after record and subsequent playback? I did it manually but there is a gap (or noise) in between two vedio recordings. I know sony has 'end search' function which reposition the head to end of last recording so that the next vedio doesn't show any gap from. Can you do that in SCL 8600? Other than this function I found this product very nice.
This scanner is very definitely a five star item. We tried out many scanners. Some came with software that was difficult, or confusing in instructing the operator to use.If time is any consideration some seemed to poke along.Some were quick but the images produced were not always clear. Some scanners were noisy. Some bulky. This little baby is thin, sleek,easily portable,quick, and the 42 bit gives one excellent reproduction. If one has a digital camera, I think that is an especially important consideration.
The DV4500 is hands down the best money I have ever spent! It has been trouble free and easy to use. Recording video and taking pictures is a one touch operation, and I love being able to take my MP3's with me without a separate player. Using it on Windows XP is also as simple. I can even transfer the pics and video to my Mac.I read the review from the Guest in Norfolk. I beg to differ. Aiptek does not need to USB 1.1 Drivers on XP! Windows provides the drivers. You only need drivers for the webcam mode to work.Check out http://www.aiptek.com/support/dv4-faq.htm for some help if you need it.Thanks for another sensational gadget Aiptek!!
The player worked great for about a year, but then it exhibited some weird behavior. It would quit playing in the middle of a song, or skip to the last song on the player. I thought it was a corrupted MP3, so I would format the player and reload it. That seemed to work until recently. Now no matter how much I format the player, it thinks it is out of space, yet will display no tracks. Digital Networks (Rio) is of no help. The FM tuner still works fine, so I guess I have a very expensive radio now.There are two flavors of the Cali, the mass storage unit, and the non-mass storage. It seems that the mass storage unit has less trouble. If you're determined to get any Rio product, do yourself a favor and get the mass storage unit. You'll be better off.
I was very apprehensive about this product at first because of the price reduction here on Amazon. I figured that they had to be horrible speakers to be marked down so drastically.I just received my speakers in the mail and set them up in my classroom. I was surprised at how well these small speakers filled my classroom with decent sound. From the size and price I did not expect this nice of sound. I bought these for my classroom computer and to my surprise they fill the entire classroom.For Under $40 these speakers are well worth it! Deep Base that can be adjusted, easy set up, and good clear sound. (Lets hope they don't break in a week!)UPDATE- After listening closely, I was able to hear a slight crackle in the speakers. The crackle is very very subtle and a listener has to listen extremely carefully at certain times to hear it. (I would still buy these speakers without hesitation)
Pros: High and mid-range sounds from the cubes are very crisp, especially during gaming. System has a good all-round sound for the xbox 360, dvds and for music but fall short of excellent. The cubes deliver an amazing sound volume for their size and look great on the top of the piano.Cons: Bose should make it clear that the bass module is not a powered sub-woofer. It does not deliver any where near the lows of a powered sub. This did not matter to me because I planned to add a sub anyway. Bass module is not all that easy to hide.Other Thoughts: I've read many negative reviews about these (positive as well). I would rate them an 8.5 to 9 on a scale of 10. I played with these quite a while during set-up. Wiring, placement and amp quality are huge variables with this system. If the buyer expects subwoofer lows from the bass module, it won't happen. The bass module is not easily driven, a weak, low current amp won't adequately drive it. I replaced inferior speaker wire with high quality Monster Cable and it made a significant improvement. Lastly, the bass module provides PLENTY of (non-sub) bass when wired and placed correctly.
I purchased this TV in 2/05. I was initially unimpressed with the picture quality. In standard definition cable signal the picture can appear to varying degrees, a bit out of focus and fuzzy. I was very concerned and called customer service to have the TV looked at. They were very helpful and located a local repair center for me so that I could then call to schedule an in home appointment. I later learned that HDTV's are designed to show there best picture with an HDTV signal. So I upgraded my cable service to HDTV. It made a tremendous difference when viewing a program on an HDTV channel. In high definition the picture is crystal clear with excellent brightness and color. Sound quality is very impressive even when at maximum volume (no distortion). The theatre type sound effect can be improved with the addition of a surround sound system but it is not needed.One minor fault, I was not able to get the TV Guide feature to work as a previous writer had mentioned
I've been using the EX51LP for over half a year now, and they have been the best ear buds I have ever owned. They are light and the cord is not to heavy, yet it is still durable. I have read plenty of reviews of people getting poor sound quality and having the earbuds fit poorly in their ears, resulting in a drop in sound quality. My advice is that not all ears are the same, thus Sony provides three size ear pads for the differences in ear sizes. Of course a proper fit will increase comfort and sound quality.The sound is great. The low end is very stong, letting your head feel each 'bump'. The highs lack a little, possibly being over dominated my the lows. I find myself adjusting my EQ setting from my MP3 players (iAudio 5 and Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra) so the highs are higher to hear the full spectrum evenly. With that the earbuds are great.For the price, the quality of the sound and the comfort is outstanding. If you like your bass loud and thumping, this is for you, given you find a good fit.
I've gone through two pairs of these phones in under a year because of cord issues. The first pair lasted about 6 months before the left driver simply stopped working. The reason this product is getting as high a score as it is, from me, is because Sony was pretty hassel free on the return, and sent me a brand new set of phones. But, the second set only lasted about three months before the cord sleeving developed a split and the left driver stopped working a couple days later.The thing is that I thought they felt a little fragile when I first got them, so I absolutely babied these things. I always used the little ear plug protector jobby, and the phones were always coiled in an Altoid case when not in use. I suspect the the weak spot is the non-standard cord. It looks great having the slim single cable, instead of the side by side cable you normally see, but the design is extremely fragile.Also for some reason there are 4 different wires in side that little sleeve. I'm not sure if this has something to do with the great sound I got from the device, which really was quite good considereing their selling price, but it also doubles the chances of something breaking.Again to summerize, great sound, good price point, unacceptablke durability.
great over all. material, style, quantity of pockets, easy to insert, sturdy, exciting to see all of your Cd's with the artists and the artist's song listings next to them. i put the Cd in one pocket and the insert in the pocket beside it. i would have given a score of five, but zipping it once it is filled takes a little bit of struggle. not enough to not purchase it though. i recommend not only one, but two. i need one for my DVD collection now.
The cd sleeves are very useful and hold the cd in place very well. You get 20 sleeves for a low price which are double sided so it actually holds 40 cds for not much money at all. They take up little space and are very easy to stack and store. I would definitely recomend these to anyone who wants some very inexpensive and solid cd storage.
This mount worked perfectly for our 23" HDTV in our nursery. Very sturdy and heavy. All required hardware was included.
Very easy setup with easy startup instructions. Make sure you select a unique name for your network and not default--otherwise you will have the same network name as your neighbors that kept the default name.
Overall, I am pleased with the backpack. Being able to adjust the compartments to the exact size needed was an extra added bonus. It fell a little short on space, the pictures made it "look" bigger and roomier, so I had to really maximise on packing everything in. Still, it was a great deal on a great product. Thanks.
This is by far the worst piece of junk made. It worked for about 1 1/2 days and died. I lost the NFL's game of the year! It just freezes up all the time and when it does you lose all recordings that are not saved. Waiting for dumbrectv to send another. The only reason I got this from them was after 3 HD boxes dieing in 2 months. I did not want to try another. Look where these things are made at - south of US border, do I need to say more!!!If it weren't for the NFL Sunday ticket I would have gone with DishTv.Come on Amazon - Choice between 1 - 5 stars - how about 0 - 5, because this is defiantly a ZERO........
I was skeptical about buying the Twin Turbo. We had to create about 1500 new file labels on a project. We also wanted to have 2 types of label formats available without having to change the label spool each time. Enter the Twin Turbo.This is a great product. Fast, Clean and Sharp.NOTE: 1 tip. Make sure that when you load the labels that you keep the spool of labels tight with no slack. Feed the labels into the printer very tightly. This will eliminate errors and line erros.GREAT PRODUCT!!
I bought the Coby MP3 player because it is compatible with my Library's downloadable audio book system. The iPod is not compatible and costs a lot more anyway. The Coby costs the same as a memory stick without playing capabilities. The sound quality of the player is great and the FM radio works fine too. I have not tried out the recorder yet.
I got my camera in October of 2008. Less than a year later (prior to June 2009... I would say closer to March), the battery discontinued to work. My camera refused to turn on, despite the battery having been recently charged, and when I put the battery in the charger, the red light flashed on and off rather than charging. Basically, what happened to me is what seems to have happened to many other people rating this item. However, many people are saying it's annoying, but an easy fix. Well, perhaps. But I don't know how to "jump start" the battery and, while I'm sure that's effective and helps a lot of people, if you don't know how to do it, you're still stuck with a dead battery. I bought my second battery in June of 2009 (around mid June) for 50 dollars. I know, I know, but I was desperate and needed it immediately; I couldn't wait to have it shipped as I was leaving on a trip. So, here I am less than a year later, with another dead NP-20 battery. I am tired of buying these things only to have them fail less than a year later. It would be one thing if I just ended up with a bad one and the next one I buy will be fine. That happens, what can you do. But it sounds like these batteries are largely of poor quality and need to be replaced or jump started on a regular basis. I'd rather just get a different camera and not have to worry about whether this is the time I'll turn my camera on only to find out the battery died and miss another great photo opportunity just because some company is alright with selling people products of low quality. I actually really like the camera. I had the same one, but an earlier model, two years before I got the one I have now. That was an absolutely fantastic camera and I was heartbroken when it broke (most likely my fault... now I always keep it in it's case when I'm not using it). It's not the camera that I have a problem with, but the disappointing and unpredictable battery. So I think I'll just get a new camera this time and it will not be a Casio.
everything it claimed to be. plenty of ports. lights to tell you which are active. no problems
If you are looking for a large power strip with plenty of space for tons of power adapters and plugs, this will do you perfectly fine. In my experience there isn't much variation between power strips, but this one looks quite nice, works perfectly fine out of the box, and fits plenty of stuff. Worth the money.
It's a good gps accessory for the price, though you have to plug the palm TX in first then once you power it up unplug the gps unit and plug it back in to get it to connect. Other than that, it is well worth the money.
I received the battery pack grip in a timely fashion. I've used it for several weeks now and it does exactly what I want. I put 2 batteries into the unit and will shoot all night without having to change batteries. The size of the unit actually gives me better control of the camera so I leave it on all the time. I do not use it as it was intended, to shoot in vertical mode. After 30 years of doing it one way, I found it awkward to use this unit to do it differently. For the price of 2 good replacement batteries, I bought this unit with 2 new batteries and so far could not be happier.
Certainly was easy to use and set up, but the bottom line is that this contraption did not enhance our am reception one bit. One of only a handful of items I have ever returned to Amazon. If you live in a rual area - save your $$ this item will not help you!
With many SW radios to choose from, some prohibitively expensive, there's no wonder that many consumers are left confused about which one is right for them. Costs for a radio can range from $10 to $10,000 depending on the make, model, and features one is looking at. Many radios in the price range of the S350DL are tiny and due to compact size, have terrible sound output as limited by the accompanying small speaker. So is the S350DL a good middle of the road option?That all depends upon what you need, and what you're willing to put up with. The features of this radio can be summed up in basically one sentence; AM/FM/SW, with tone control, band filter, Hi-Z input, and gain. That's pretty much it.As far as sound quality, the S350DL is rather good. I've used various other SW radios and this one puts out some of the best in its price range. I've seen other reviewers hold the sound quality against this radio when actually in my opinion and experience, this is one of its shining points. The sound quality is on par with my 750 Satellit, and blows away the compact portables such as the G6 and Sangean portables.Other great options with this radio not available in other radios of this price range is the option of RCA stereo line out and plugins for Hi-Z antennas. Just get a very long speaker wire, plug it into the back, and you've got a super cheap and effective shortwave antenna with a length and the geometry of your choosing. MOST SW radios do not have this. Kudos.But the Achille's heel of this radio is the tuning. The tuning is so bad, it's almost unusable except to all but the most determined and patient. Sure there is a digital readout, but the tuning itself is analog. That's ok, but the analog tuning is very poorly designed, leaving cheap radio tuners outperforming this one.For one there is no consistency with the tuning. We're afforded coarse and fine tune knobs but this makes little difference. Turning the fine tuning knob 1/4" at one part of the band might move you 5khz. Another part of the band it might move you over 100khz! I was first listening to the clock in Colorado at 5000khz and managed to tune to it within about 20 seconds. Same thing at 10000khz took almost 2 minutes and I almost gave up on it entirely. Couple that with the fact that there is no direct entry tuning or frequency lock, and you're stuck fiddling with the knobs for a ridiculous amount of time.In addition to that, when the radio is overloaded it will drift quickly on you. I tuned to 27185khz to test the radio with my handheld CB (which is channel 19). Keying up the mic at low power settings on a 5w transmitter made the radio drift several hundred khz! I had to employ my wife to drive down the road with the radio while I watched and at 1/4 mile away there was no drift when she keyed up. What this means is that if you're tuning to a station, by the time you know you're overloaded (which happens easily), the station has already drifted before you can even adjust the RF gain, and you're stuck fiddling with the clunky knobs for a minute or two to get back on track... provided that you haven't reduced the gain so much that you don't get the station again. Very frustrating!Even without overload there is inherent frequency drift. Drifting 20khz in less than 10 minutes is not uncommon... and getting back on frequency means dealing with those knobs again...These problems presents themselves with FM and AM as well, although the results aren't as debilitating to reception. I was trying to tune to 93.3 FM and just couldn't get it right. I'd be at 93.50, tune down a bit it jumps to 92.8, back and forth, back and forth. FINALLY I got it to 93.39 and just left it there. I could get the station but stereo was in and out because I wasn't right on frequency.If you're looking for a cheap radio and you know exactly the stations you want to listen to, then this will serve you better than some of the $100 miniatures that lack options for antennas and have tinny sound with no tone control. If you want to "browse" the SW band looking for interesting stuff, then avoid this one. If you're even somewhat serious about SW DXing, spend a little more and get the Satellit 750. Look for my review on that radio as well for more details.
I usually don't review, because I'm lazy. But I felt compelled to review this product as it is extremely frustrating. Sound quality is great, but for only a little while as they'll soon break. I've bought a few of these thinking that I've just worn them out, but each one seems to lose their quality and break more quickly than the last. Go with something else.
The pictures I took were as good as the ones I took with the more expensive canon lens. I'll l recommennd this lens to all my friends amateur photograhers looking to supplement the 18-55 lens that comes standard in Nikon and Canon Cameras.
I am writing a pre-purchase review. I am trying to decide between the sansa c-250 and the sansa e-250. I have read a few comments in the reviews here, but am still undecided. I don't think there is a big difference in size, but the e-250 may be easier to hold in one hand and operate while driving. But, the C is cheaper, and cost is an issue for me. Is the E really worth the extra $$?Update: I bought the e250 instead of the c250 and I'm very satisfied. However, if you only want to put music on the player, as I do, the c is probably all you need. Especially for the money, but I knew my wife would eventually want an ipod and the e resembled the ipod, so I knew when she saw it she would want the e over the ipod. She already had a player that resembled the c and now, yes, she has already asked me if I'm going to get her an e250.
I bought this scanner right after my husband became a deputy sheriff so I could keep up with what's going while he's on duty. I also like it for the weather band it has. I work swing shift & have to travel some at night, so it's a handy to have around. It's small enough to carry with you anywhere & is really easy to program. It can be programmed to pick up just about anything you'd like to listen to. I'm not sure what the range is, but it suits my needs really well. The price is good, too. Great little scanner!
Product did not operate as advertised. Very difficult to get any speed reading from any direction or distance from pitcher to catcher. Was able to get speeds of passing cars, but worked poorly for baseball pitching.
If I could give this zero stars I would. The problems other people list are same i've had. I do not recommend this item!!!Luckily the outlet store has offered me an ipod in place of this.Not to mention this is the third time i've owned this. Should have learned the first. Worst mp3 player ever.
Shortly after I bought this machine based on excellent technical reviews, the price dropped by [dollar amount], but the cost of consumables went through the roof. Toner cartridges increased ..., photo developer cartridges from ..., etc etc. And the machine needs an endless supply of replacement parts, charger kits, oil bottles, fuser kits, roller cleaner kits, toner waste bottle, etc, etc.-- the life of which are all well less than 50% of what they are supposedly rated for. The printer does not handle anything other than standard bond paper well, and rejects most cardstock, envelopes and glossy paper. And now, 1 week after the expiration of the warrantly period, the machine is making a horrible grinding noise, which requires a service call. Not a good record for essentially light use--I have only printed 13,500 pages in over a year, 80% of which are just black text.
Bought this battery as backup for a trip to Paris. It lasted through hundreds of pictures/3 days of the trip.
I started an online class and finally broke down and bought a webcam. I initially was using it with my older laptop, but have since graduated it to my new desktop computer. This camera works well with both.This camera is designed to clip onto the top of a laptop screen, which is does, and it also clips nicely to a flat screen. It is pretty small in size, which is nice. You have to manually adjust it, unlike some of those other higher end track ball types of webcams. Frankly, I prefer the manual adjustment because it is one less thing to break down on down the road.To complement its small size, it comes with a portable little baggy case and this thing that is suppose to work as a tripod. The tripod thing is not particularly stable, so do not count on it being all that useful because the USB cord makes it really tippy. But with the clip thing on the back of the camera, I have found I don't really need it when I take it on the go.I have been very pleased with the microphone features of this camera. I have taken to to various banquets in large halls where I was the IT guy, and it has recorded both the images and the sounds adequately. It records sounds particularly well. When used in a regular office as a webcam for video conference and for online classes, it is pretty high definition. For this price range, I think this webcam is one of the best in the business, particular if you need one that is easily mobile.The software package it comes with is also pretty nice. Lots of avatars and face tracking animations, etc. For a demonstration of what you can do with the software and a taste of its video quality, I did a brief video here: [...]Overall, I think this is an excellent little webcam that is very versatile, has good definition and audio functions, and comes with a good software package. I have no issue giving it 5 stars. There are other even higher end Hi-Def webcams out there, but I think this one is surprisingly good all around for the money.
Great item, great price. Setup was a breeze. I hooked up my computer, dvd player, tv and printer in about 5 minutes
This is a great little TV that seems to do everything well. The picture is pretty darned good as LCDs go--it is very brilliant and crisp, although in common with all LCD screens that I've seen it sometimes is less-than-perfect for dark scenes. The built-in speakers are mostly OK, although you in my opinion the set benefits significantly if you use bigger outboard speakers.This is a great choice for limited space applications. I installed mine in my boat, and I love it! The kids love it! We use ours mainly to watch DVDs, and it is great for this. Panasonic quality is a joy to behold, and this TV hits the mark. Recommended.
This was a Christmas gift to a friend. She immediately programmed the GPS unit and during the time she was visiting, she could not wait to try it out with new locations. She found some delightful back roads never before tried. She was and is totally thrilled with the unit.
I bought these as an upgrade from the Shure SE-110 (which I already love). I chose to stick with Shure because of past experiences with them.Sound quality:The detail in these earphones is amazing. The highs are incredibly clear. While I did expect more bass from these, the lows are very clean and tight. The dual drivers make it so that you can crank up your music and not worry about distortion.Sound isolation:The sound isolation is very good. I keep getting surprised by coworkers who approach my desk, flight attendants, and pretty much anybody who is not in my direct field of view because of the amount of sound that is blocked. And thats at a quiet listening level.Fit:The fit is very good. I'll admit that my first in-ear earphones were uncomfortable at first, but then I got used to them and haven't been bothered. These ones come with different tips for every shape and size of ear, so fit shouldn't be an issue for most. These are actually smaller than the pair of Shure SE-110s that that replace.Overall:I would recommend these earphones for somebody who is looking for very clear sound or would like to block out background noise.
I've had my TiVo player for about a month now and it's great. Just wanted to mention a few things.1. You CAN watch one channel while recording another. You just can't have digital cable. I am probably the last human being on the planet without cable - I use a rabbit ear antenna - and by purchasing a few extras cables and whatnot, you can set it up for this function. This also works if you have analog cable. Instructions can be found on TiVo's website, or in their manual.2. As you can probably tell, I am technically challenged. Yet I was able to set the TiVo player up, hook it up to my VCR, and do what is mentioned above...all by myself. TiVo is the easiest thing out there.3. TiVo DOES have a 30-second commercial skip, you just have to program it. I used this website to help me: http://www.bigmarv.net/how/tivo30secondskip.html4. You CAN program your TiVo through the internet, with no extra fees. Apparently they used to charge for this feature, along with some other networking stuff that I don't even understand. However now they don't. So I can be at work, log into TiVo central online, and program my TiVo to record later that night. It's very cool....and it can do it with a dial-up internet connection!5. Purchase the highest capacity TiVo you can afford. Because you will love it and tape all sorts of things. I have the 40 hour for me and my husband. He barely tapes anything, and I find that I have to monitor the Tivo frequently to clear things away. So I think 40 hours is ok for one person, but for two or more active TV watchers, you'll want to get a higher capacity.Before purchasing, I agonized over whether I should purchase a TiVo versus Replay. It appeared from the reviews that Replay had more functions, but as you can see...Tivo has just as many "useful" functions as Replay.Tivo does cost more, but I ultimately settled on Tivo because even before I subscribed, I could find answers to my questions via their website. With Replay TV I couldn't.With all that said, I'm now actually considering getting basic cable, because my CBS and ABC are fuzzy and I have to tape in Best Quality just to make out the picture. Which means I'd lose the ability to watch live TV and record...but really, I never watch live TV anymore anyway!
I thought this lamp was cool at first but I HATE IT NOW!It randomly turns off, randomly turns on, randomly starts blinking and flashing like it's goal is to give me seizure. I HATE IT! DON"T GET THIS LAMP!
very bad hardware. After 4 weeks the router started to hang, and I had to reboot it to unlock it. Now this happens every hour, and anyway when it is working my pages take 5 second to load, slower than dial up and I am on cable.I own and have used lynksis, netgear and belkin, all of them without a problem. I bought smc because of a professional review, but this is bad equipment.Their support is terrible, if you go to their website you cannot even find new or old firmware for this model.of course they don't want to honor the warranty because "it is working". Stay away!!!!
I'm not gonna waste your time with a long detailed review. go on pcworld.com and look up top 10 midcapacity mp3 players. you won't fail to rtealize that the rio carbon is number 1 on the list, with the NEW 6GB ipod mini behind it. this is the best midcapacity mp3 player on the market.(i gave it 4.5 stars. .5 off for the headphone thing. it wouldnt work with my spare, but it worked with my usual pair.
Superior product at a superior price. Delivered quickly. What more could you ask for?
Connected to all inputs and speaker systems without any problems. Seems to function well. Won't really know for 1-3 years if it is really satisfactory
it was just what i needed and was received in a timely manner at a decent coast.
Great price , had it within a week from ordering . very happyworks great , cuts 6 wire phone line good .
Once you hook it up to your GPS, you will never want to be with out this Excellent little Antenna. It makes your 2620 or your C330 find the birds much faster and lock on.
For the price, this product surpassed my expectations. The Griffin 9501 plugs directly into the port connection of the iPod, unlike a vast majority of adapters which leverage the headphone jack. The result is superior sound quality. Granted, the volume must be increased on your car stereo and if you live in a metropolitan area one may have to adjust the frequency on the occasion to avoid interference. However, the benefits outweight the negatives. Indiduals slamming the product were expecting too much for a convience product. If you're looking for pure audio bliss, spend the extra cash and upgrade the stereo system. Otherwise, give it a try as it won't disappoint.
Other people have given this product positive reviews. I can't. After installing the software (drivers) on my Windows 2000 computer I installed the board and the computer would not boot at all. I received a replacement from Amazon (which could not have been easier) and the computer would boot with the new board installed but recognized the board as an Ethernet card and would not recognize the drivers at all. Called the technical help line (in India) and they were totally useless. I would not recommend this product.
Had to modify this baby a bit, drive would shake in its housing, problem solved by placing a small piece of Styrofoam in the back now drive sits snug in its casing. Love it so far.
I bought this as a replacement battery for my Canon Digital Elph, the previous battery in which had lasted close to three years! It works flawlessly and performs well; I can easily go two or three events where I'm taking 30+ pictures each time without needing to recharge the pack.
I purchased this lens in order to have one lens with a fairly wide range for traveling. It worked very well for this task. If you are very picky about your photos, you will notice some chromatic aboration around 17mm, but that is to be expected for a lens of this range. The image stabilization works surprisingly well and allowed me to shoot crisp pictures at shutter speeds nearly as low as 1 second hand held. The large range combined with the somewhat wide angle at 17 mm made this an excellent choice for me while traveling. I would recommend this lens.
Excellent order response from Amazon/Adorama. Great price and more in line based upon the quality of the lens by Canon. It is a hobbyist lens and not a pro lens thus the focus is a bit slow on it (using 400D slr, the 55-250 seems to be just a bit more responsive on focus adjustment.Not a bad lens and sure beats the manual 70-300 non IS lens.
Great price for this Canon camera back pack, fits four of my lenes, two camera bodies, and all the supplies I'll need for the day or trip.
The THX-1000-Series cable is the flagship of Monster's THX-Series home-theater line of cables. Many videophiles that are comfortable spending hundreds of dollars (even thousands) on audio cables still use the THX-1000 line for their big-buck audio/video systems.I purchased this cable because I needed a second component-video cable for a second system I am building (a flat-panel capable of 1920x1200P resolution). The first set was Monster's THX-800-Series. The jump in video-quality from the THX600 to the THX800 was noticeable even by a non-audiophile friend of mine. He is a computer-gamer and is used to seeing video-resolutions beyond 1024 horizontal and up to 1200 lines of resolution. The 800-series cable is used on an old direct-view TV that is NOT high-definition and maxes out at 700 lines of resolution, but my friend still made an unprovoked observation of the 600-to-800-series upgrade.The 1000-series is even better! On my old-style glass-tube TV, the images have a detailed three-dimensional look to them (the screen is an old "super-flat," but still bubbles out noticeably). The TV images look as though you are looking INTO the TV, not AT the TV-screen.
I find these headphones very comfortable, crystal clear sound in the same room and have a decent range - I washed my car out back while listening to the TV through 4 cement walls, pretty good, with some static. I use them to watch TV in the same room while the fiance reads a book, or to play video game without annoying others. Great for my purposes and good price.
For its price, you can't expect anymore. It is overall an excellent product. I would say the product package is the most attractive thing. What I don't like is the wire...Great design, great consideration for different users.
Ever since I lost my hearing due to the dynamite accident, I have been wearing these around to look cool. Several other people who put them on say they can only hear static.. but I say we make our own music.Peace.
Our company purchased the CL3000 not more than 4 months ago. It worked out of the box, and the color printing is fast. This lasted to about a week. After a week, the printer began making a horrible grinding noise. After letting the Ricoh help desk listen to the noise over the phone, they scheduled a tech to come out and fix it. The tech showed and said that the auger waste doors on the color PCU were jammed, and the color PCU needed to be replaced. He didn't carry the part on him, so it would have to come from Ricoh direct. This took about a week, so no printer for two weeks since the problem occurred. We replaced the color PCU, and continued printing for 3 more months. We began to notice red streaks in the color sections of print. Again we consulted Ricoh's help desk (which is nothing more than a tech scheduling service), and they sent out the same tech again. This time, he claims the black PCU is faulty. He actually broken the flimsy auger door and used a wadded up piece of paper to force the door open. This time, he requested we return the PCU under warranty, to Ricoh for exchange. I would like to heave this over a cliff before I invest more time on a clearly defective design. For those of you who love this unit, are you printing more than 400 pages a week? Maybe it's just a matter of time for you.........
I mean its a cord that plugs in a cigarette lighter socket what else is there to say.
This is a great product. Just plug this microphone into a USB port on Windows XP. It automatically installs itself in 10 seconds, and you are done. All your sound applications suddenly see the microphone, and there's nothing left to do. The drivers for it come with Windows XP already, so you don't need to install a drivers disk or anything. It doesn't even come with a CD-ROM, because it doesn't need one, and the "user manual" is about 1 page long, and I never even looked at it. The microphone works great, too, and it's very inexpensive.I love products like this: Inexpensive, works great, no user manual needed, installs itself in seconds, no driver CD-ROM needed. It just works.
was looking for something cheap as we were getting rid of a phone in a month or so. Works and came as described.
Ultraslim unit that plays audio CDs, MP3-encoded discs, CD-Rs, and CD- RWs. Crisp highs, discernible mids, and bass thick enough to make your gut rumble in approval. Three thumbs up from ...
I bought this to replace a Belkin Unit that burnt out in less than 2 years and my speeds are the same. If you need an inexpensive router that works than Linksys WRT54GS is a wise selection.
Even with reading glasses the display was too small for me to easily read and all the controls are too small. Recording was extremely sensitive - the mic picks up the sound of pushing the recording buttons. I was hoping that this would be a good choice to record band practice - for rehearsal purposes - but it is not. I returned it
After selling my server, I needed a way to connect to my Cisco managed switch from my laptop. I decided the easiest way would be to use this product along with a Serial to Cat5 adapter, and make my own rollover cable. This worked perfectly. The only possible problem I encountered was when first connecting the TRENDnet adapter to my laptop. Windows 7 Ultimate couldn't find a driver on it's own, so I used the included CD (which it clearly states to use the CD first before connecting!). Through VMware, I was able to get the Hyperterminal application off of XP and work in Win 7 without having to buy any software or use any other freeware. Just google it if you want to be able to do this, very simple. Overall great product and great price!
Bought this to take along on a Honda Goldwing. I only wanted something to play music with large capacity. I turn it on, set to shuffle play, stow it in the fairing pocket and ride. The only thing I don't care for is you have to load the software on your PC to get it recognized and to transfer my music to it. However it does find all the music already on my PC with no problems. My cheap little 1GB just appears as a drive that I can copy music too. With 30GB of music on board I can ride for weeks and not get bored with the music.
Are you kidding me? Over $100 for this?The whole camera outfit is only a few dollars more.2 Generics for $8 worked for me.Also, batteries on my older Casio lasted forever, and was able to take more pics per charge.
Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR CamerasThis product is great to use and the price was even better.The reviews I read previously really helped me to see what the capabilities of this product are.
When I first received the product I was very pleased with its usability. The layout with the trackball and mouse keys is great. However, I could never use it to login, in would only work once I had logged into my Windows XP Pro system. After about two weeks it stopped working entirely - would not sync up between the keyboard and the receiver. I tried it on 3 computers using two different operating systems, none worked.I then tried contacting Adesso. My email was returned with useless instructions to check the FAQ or chat or call. I had already checked the FAQ. I repeatedly tried to chat and call during posted support hours and neither would respond.I returned it to [...]- they were great about the return.
hardware installation of this card took 3 minutes including opening and closing computer case.Software installation took even less time than hardware. No drivers required for Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 but disk is included if you want to load third party utility to manage this card. Windows itself will manage this card.for WinXP Home or Pro SP2 you need to insert driver disk in to CDROMand Windows will find it. But after the next Windows Update, Windows will load updated driver for this card from Microsoft website and replace the supplied driver.In general this card works fine without any problems. It finds all wireless networks around your PC including B and G.
This mp3 player was a nightmare from beginning to end. After installing the software and the PDF of the manual (the tiny manual that comes with the player is good only for installation and almost useless for performance), I converted some files using their very buggy "JetAudio" software and loaded them onto the player.Boy, was that a mistake.I could not select and play the files. On occasion, the player would decide to play a file after I pushed enough random buttons, but never the one I selected and never at very high quality. The annoying, pre-packaged song already on the player played fine, but after locking up several times and forcing me to actually remove and reinsert the battery to get it the player to turn off, I eventually gave up.I'm a pretty savvy electronics and computer person; this was not my first MP3 player. It is, however, my last from IAudio and Cowon. What a piece of junk.
I use this recorder to record my voice which I pipe through Dragon Speaking Naturally speech recognition software into a text document that I later use for word processing. It works great. It's almost as good as using the microphone connected to the computer.I not a musician so I don't know about some of the complaints raised in some of the reviews but if you are using this voice recorder for buiness - legal - medical - writing purposes you should do just fine.
I'm gonna be a straight shooter here...these speakers are FANTASTIC. They sound great with the volume turned way up OR down. Anybody that gave this product less than four stars is a negative nancy that takes these things way too seriously. If sound had a tangible description, the sounds that come from these speakers might be described as 'smooth as a baby's bottom' or 'butter'. Do yourself a favor and DON'T spend more money, 'cause these baddies are all you'll ever need for your PC speaker needs.
Only used for 3 month before it's down! I had hoped this was bought from WalMart so that I could return it! It sends discoutinous signals to TV, so the TV has the pictures for one moment and has only the white noise for the other moment.The other thing I don't like about this 2600 is that it makes the color look over saturated. Maybe it's good for TVs with not so good color settings, but not good for my TV that already has very vibrant pictures.
I saved over 25.00 dollars over retail price for this item. This is a great product and you will save well over 80% on the item. Great seller!!!
I've had 2 TrayDock enclosures with 3 sleds (one ATA, two SATA) for 2 years now. They are outstanding cases and have operated flawlessly. The only issue (if you want to call it that) is that the bright blue LED is very disconcerting in the dark, but this may not be an issue for you. Otherwise I cannot recommend them more highly.
Maybe Maxell has redesigned the cord since the previous set of reviews, but it is working great for me.I was very hesitant to buy the the cord because of the past poor reviews but figured it was worth giving a chance since all I wanted to do was be able to listen to Napster while running on my treadmill at home and my other alternatives were either 1) buy an MP3 player (expensive) or 2) crank up the volume on the computer loud enough to be heard over the motor of the treadmill (not too nice for the rest of the family). I have the cord stretched to it's full 20' length, from one room into another, with no loss in sound quality and the connections have all stayed tight and never popped loose (something that has surprised me given the tension on the cord).
...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!
I've been using the Skip Doctor for about 3 years now and I must say that I don/t think that I could ever live without one. I have refinished over 200 CD's and 90% of those have become "Like New" again, but it has never [messed] up a single CD. Now I have never tried the Skip Dr. on DVD's or games, I don't see how it would mess up that type of disc. I love my skip Dr...
I really liked the design of this unit but it failed completely after about 90 days...just stopped working. Other types and brands of hubs connected to my iMac work just fine so I've no idea what happened to this one. Wish I could recommend it as I had high hopes, but I'd go with something else.
What can I say, it did what is is supposed to do. No issues at all so far, and I use a couple of these cables.
This access point does require a little bit of "know how". In fact, there are technical classes you can take on this access point. The material is 800+ pages. I am a techy and I prefer this access point above all others. It transmits the bests signal, it provides the most secure options, and fall back repeater mode if you have multiple. The attenas available to purchase are numerous for so many different topologies and deployment strategies. This access point is a business line access point, not a consumer line access point. The previous comment was from an individual who obviously doesn't know much about wireless. It is the best access point on the market in my opinion. For business use, it is the only one I will use.
Did a lot of research here and on Consumer Reports. This is the best all around multifunction. Print quality is a little less than I anticipated, but everything else is very good.
I bought the Netgear WNP311 RangeMax for my desktop computer and it works fine. Easy to install software and as well it was easy to install the PCI Card. I found it not to expensive and I got it fast on the mail.
I got this about a year and a half ago. Its HUGE! Even though its a 1:1 screen I only pull about 3/4ths of it out and use it as a widescreen. Works great with my Mitsubishi HC1500.The only thing is that it doesn't balance properly because of its large size and heavy weight. The left side always seems to be higher than the right. I solved this problem by using a new set of Jenga blocks and the container. I hang the container full of the blocks on the left side to bring it down a little, if it comes down too much I take some blocks out. Pretty simple lol, but ghetto. I'm sure there are other ways to go about it, but this was simple and it gets the job done.
Item was shipped promptly, and worked great. It was as described, and the price was reasonable.
This combination wireless keyboard & mouse is just what I was looking for...a simple one that is the size of a regular keyboard, and doesn't have all the extra (and un-needed) buttons of the fancier models.I have always liked the look, feel and quality of Logitech keyboards and mice; and this bundle is no exception. Nice clean look, good feel & touch and smooth reliable mouse operation.
These batteries fail WITHOUT WARNING after 2-2.3 years, and when they fail you have no UPS *and* an annoying continuous beeping that you can't mute (while you wait for a new battery. I've just cancelled my order for a replacement battery and am going to get a different UPS instead -- for a few more bucks, you get something that is more powerful, uses up less power (greener and cheaper) and reviewers say it works better.
This HD radio is not what I expected at all. The reception is terrible even with the antennas that were included. I've had a chance to hear other HD radios and this one is very below standards. After 6 months use, my remote has buttons that no longer work. I'd return it but it's not worth the trouble. Live and learn. I give it a rare, "DON'T BUY THIS ITEM"!
I recently purchased the GPSMAP 60CSx through Amazon, and am completely satisfied with the unit. Just to cover a few earlier 'cons' that I read on other reviews:(1) The customer service from Garmin was outstanding for me. The button that screws into the back of the unit was missing (as I found when I ordered the Auto Nav Kit), so I called to talk to Garmin about getting one shipped. I had someone on the phone in less than 1 minute and they immediately took care of the problem with no quesitons.(2) Yes, the basemap that comes with the unit isn't that great. What people need to understand is that a full installation of the City Navigator maps for North America would take up about 1.5 gigs... the chip is only a 64M. If you're willing to spend the money on this unit, buy good maps and a larger microSD card. It's like buying an RV and then complaining about the fuel economy. Plus, some people may not even want those maps, and prefer the topo maps. Just buy what you want.For the pros: This thing is full of them. I receive reception of 5 satellites in the basement of my house: Unbelieveable. I remember having problems getting that kind of reception when I worked for a mobile mapping company with a $30K unit.
Just used my new Vista for the first time this weekend in the Rockies, where you can easily need a working/accurate GPS.The system gave me weak signal notes almost all weekend. I was just a mile or two off HWY 24? Not many trees. Even lower quality further in the mountains just west of Pikes Peak? Ok, I have been around, I will try to figure if it is me, but I have used GPS before and this does not seem right.Luckily, I always terrain navigate with 1:24K maps I produce from Natl Geo, so a non-functioning GPS is not a big deal, just thought it could help. Hey, maybe I do not need a GPS?? For about $0.40 I can print my own maps.
Good and cheap upgrade for an older laptop. As soon as I put it in, I noticed that my programs ran faster. Worth the upgrade.
First let me say that I am extremely picky about my hair dryers. I blow dry my hair every morning and do NOT want to spend 30 minutes underneath a hair dryer every day. THIS hair dryer has awesome power, the right amount of heat, and I LOVE that I can hook it to my wall so it's out of the way. Saying all of that, this is my THIRD ONE in just as much time. I received the first one as a Christmas gift and in November the next year, it completely died on me. After about 7 months, I heard a click while I was in the middle of drying my hair and then the strength of the air coming out of the dryer decreased by about 50%. For the next four months, the strength of the air blowing out of the dryer continued to decrease until finally one day, while I was trying to finish drying my hair, the heating element turned bright red and glowed through the plastic. I immediately unplugged it, let it cool on my counter top, and then threw it away. I thought maybe I just received a defective one because I've never had a hair dryer only last for less than a year! So I purchased another one, through Amazon. The same thing happened with that one!! And here I am again, purchasing another one exactly one year later!!!! I love this hair dryer, I just wish it would last longer then 12 months!!
I Love this unit. It is so simple to use and so incredibly small. I throw on my yoga pants and just go silly. I highly recommend this product
I have had mine for 8 years now, and I LOVE it. I bought it when I worked at a computer store. I am a photographer and I have used it ESPECIALLY for restoring OLD photographs. I would scan them into Photoshop (5, 6, 7, 8 and now 9 or aka CS2) using a Canon flatbed scanner (see below), and then I would restore the photos.I NOW have a problem with my "PHOTOGRAPHERS PRINTER, the "Epson Stylus PHOTO PRINTER 1280" - NO 64-BIT DRIVERS!! It is a $600.00 printer, with a WIDE 11" carrier, great for printing photos, 11" x 17" brochures, or LARGE PHOTOS, etc. I used it A LOT but it still works GREAT but NOW they are FORCING us to upgrade upgrade, UPGRADE.I used a great little Canon flatbed scanner with it to scan the OLD PHOTOS into Photoshop, it had a software plugin that made it work right inside of Photoshop. It was pretty easy to install and easy to use. Over the years that I have had it I installed both the printer and the scanner on THREE different computer builds, over eight years... FIVE STARS for SURE, for BOTH of them. (DID a review on the Canon Flatbed Scanner 1220U USB, as well)Since I only used this for special work I only used it 12-15 times a year but at 8 years that is 100-150 scans, it is still like new and STILL has the clear protector on it.The scanner is small and thin, easy to store anywhere. It is also high resolution, they still do not have many scanners, that are affordable, with this resolution.See also my reviews on the Canon Flatbed 1220U and on 'WINDOWS 7' titled "Leaves a LOT to BE DESIRED!"However, now I have to sell them BOTH NOW! I built a NEW computer, with Windows 7 64-bit and they BOTH quit supporting their products, with drivers a few years ago so they have NO 64-bit drivers.THIS new computer build is costing me A LOT MORE THAN I EXPECTED - besides these two items I have a few more items that WILL NOT WORK either (2 hardware and 3 software) with a 64-bit operating system! SO BEWARE IF YOU DECIDE TO GO TO 64-bit in the near future.Guess I will have to figure out HOW TO sell these things though Amazon's Partner Program or whatever they call it?airs(dot)us(at)frys(dot)com
i first ordered the wrong enclosure (ata) but got excellent help from the supplier and shortly received the correct (sata) enclosure that worked perfecly.
Bought one for wife's bathroom & she liked it so I bought one for my basement bathroom & I like it also. Sangean has a solid reputation & this particular model doesn't disappoint.
My Sharp LC-42D62U is about 6 weeks old as I write this. It's a great set, with a great picture, and very decent sound. I spent time standing between this and the newest Sony XBR in the store and the Sharp was clearly the better picture, but you should look and judge for yourself.What largely determines the extent to which you will enjoy the benefits of this set is the availability of HD content. After I got the set I immediately purchased a Samsung progressive scan DVD player with HDMI connection; this generates a 1080i signal. I also upgraded from standard to digital cable with a basic HD package. There are limited "HD" channels on my cable (I don't pay for any of the premium channels) including the major networks and a few others. There is a fair amount of HD programming, but a lot more low res stuff, even on the HD channels. I found that many things I assumed would be in HD, such as many sports broadcasts, were not.The picture can be stunning. I have no problems with pixellation, banding, or viewing angle concerns. It is amazing how bright the screen can be. DVDs are clearly superior to broadcast. I watched the animated "Howl's Moving Castle" with my kids and was amazed at the clarity and the richness of colors. "Master and Commander" was a joy to watch. Older videos don't seem to sample up as well for some reason, but nevertheless, if you are a movie fan you will be very pleased.Broadcast has been a bit less than perfect. For some reason the cable company didn't bother to set up the new digital box to output full HD at installation, nor did it bother to provide any documentation as to how to set it up -- so at first cable was limited to 480i. After emails to the hapless customer support department and more research on the web I got the signal to 1080i.Sound is also excellent, especially on 5.1 DVDs, but if you are really looking for the home theatre experience you'll want to add an external sound system.I highly recommend the set. Just be sure that the content you want to watch is available in HD. The only reason not to invest in an HD set is the lack of sufficient HD content. I can't wait for affordable HD DVD players and more content on cable. The availability of quality content may be limited, but when the HD content you want is available this set will deliver a very satisfying experience that's well worth the investment.
I spent a lot of time researching all the possibilites before settling on the RS 130. A good part of that time went to reading the reviews on Amazon. Background: my hearing, while OK, is certainly not perfect, so I wanted good quality, but top of the line would be wasted on me; my primary desire was to get away from wires (too much of a nuisance); I mostly, but not entirely, listen to classical music; I wanted something comfortable to wear over glass frames and that would not be too hot in the summer (I live in Florida and my window faces south); while I am not a typical audiophile, I am pretty knowledgeable about music so I wouldn't want anything that wasn't faithful to the composer. So far (a few weeks now) the RS 130 has met all my requirements. I haven't had any problem with losing a signal. I have found the volume control on the set to be quite convenient to use and not a problem at all, unlike some reviewers. I haven't heard any of the annoying noises mentioned by some, but that may just be a function of my own hearing ability. So far its been very comfortable, but I haven't tried it through a Florida summer yet. Unlike many reviewers, I actually like the surround sound (yuk, some may be thinking). Some have complained about the blinking light - no problem for me - it's not in my line of sight and I have so many other blinking lights on and around my computer that it just fades into the background in comparison. In addition to listening to radio (public and SiriusXM) and CDs, I've also used it for Internet radio and TV with equally good results in all cases. Overall comment. I'm happy I got it and can certainly recommend it to anyone who thinks he/she fits into my group.
I was extremely impressed with this camera; I felt the only not exceptional feature was its nonwithstanding aptitude for steady shots. Other than that, I felt it was fantastic, and exceeded all expectations.
Looking for a good example of the word oxymoron? Try Klipsch Customer Service. I have telephoned and emailed them 5 times and have never received a reponse. I would never recommend Klipsch speakers to anyone.
These are the only VHS tapes I will buy now. After a long search to get tapes that would capture bright colors without making them appear blown out, I found TDK VHS tapes.Things I like about them:Good colorExcellent SoundMany re-records and playbacks without deteriorating.I used 1 TDK tape to record Glenn Beck every evening while I was at school last year at 5PM, at the end of the semester, it was still going strong. 1 hour record then 1 hour playback every night from August to December. Deep black, bright white, crystal clear sound.The VCR I used was a Panasonic PV-9455S on EP speed.Another great application is VHS camcorders, I have a Sharp VC-C20U and I was having difficulty capturing good video with it until I discovered these tapes. In all it's 1986 glory, my Sharp camcorder was capturing high quality video with stereo sound just as well today as it was all those years ago.
The sound quality is good and I appreciate the small size, however if I want to use it while walking or running (which is why I bought it) I need to use something other than the ear buds provided which fall out with the slightest movement. I'm also having some issues with iTunes and moving music files around.
I bought this camera back in December 2004 just before going on a trip to Europe, at the time it was the "bee's knees" in camcorders. It was the most amazing little gadget I had owned at the time, and I was thrilled with the results. I'm still very happy with the results, but there are quite a few issues with it.Firstly, you can't do anything with the video you've shot - even getting clips onto your PC is a chore. Sometimes the computer finds the camera, more often it doesn't. I've now given up getting anything onto the PC, and I just watch the video on the TV unedited. The software that comes with it is completely useless. All you can do is stitch together different clips in their entirety. I managed to do this ONCE in 2 years, but never got the software to burn a DVD of what I had stitched together - the software crashed the computer every time I tried to do it, so I gave up trying.Secondly, like so many other people, disc errors pop up every once in a while. I admit I have been lucky with it, and have only had a couple, but then again, I haven't used this camera much in all that time, and you just don't know when its going to happen. (I had a disc error when I put a new SONY DVD into the camera in St Petersburg, Russia. I didn't have another DVD with me, so I have no video of St Petersburg at all.)Lastly, finalising a disc is a nightmare. You spend 10 or 15 mins chewing your nails to the quick waiting for the camera to start beeping and flashing 'DISC ERROR' at you, thus loosing everything you've shot. Again, this has only happened to me a handful of times, but it happens right at the moment when you don't want it to happen. I lost the whole of the west of Ireland because of a disc error during finalising - once again, a SONY disc. Its not as if you can just put another disc in and go back to Ireland to reshoot it all. The 3 or 4 other times its happened was close to home, when I just did go back and reshoot it another day. But what if it had been something important, like the birth of a child or a wedding, like other reviewers have had?After reading so many horror stories about this camera, I can say I'm one of the lucky few. My camera has only done the dirty on me a couple of times, but then again, every time I use it, I think to myself, 'Is this the time its gonna stuff up???' Which is a real pity, because on the whole its been a nice little camera, and has traveled with me to a lot of places, and has generally been great. But ... you just never know when the moment will come.Using Sony discs wont solve the disc error problem. I've only ever used Sony brand discs, and they also give errors when the camera feels like it. And the camera hates DVD+R discs - I wasted money on a whole packet of these, only to have every one of them get a DISC ERROR from the camera when I first put them in. Obviously it only likes DVD-R discs.I would say, save your nerves and don't buy any DVD camcorder, no matter what the brand. They're far too temperamental and the technology too dodgy.
this product is very good, it is ues but good .but i can't reat movie becouse is tivo is allrigted activty
Literally, I've had this same model since 2007 and it is still going strong. I have never had one ounce of trouble out of it, no dropped signals, no security issues, no slowing down of service--no trouble at all.One awesome thing is that I have multiple devices linked to it with no issues. Almost daily, there are 2 laptops, 1 Kindle Keyboard WiFi, 1 Kindle Fire, various cellphones, and a Roku box linked to it wirelessly. I switch between these devices effortlessly.I use multiple devices at the same time, even, like my laptop and cellphone, laptop and kindle, laptop and Kindle and cellphone, etc. In no way have I had ANY trouble with this router supporting multiple devices at the same time.For those with Roku or other streaming boxes, it plays my videos flawlessly even while using other devices. Rarely, very, very, rarely, it might show that it's buffering but maybe 6 times that has happened since last fall and it always corrects itself soon after.In 2007, I remember that it took me HOURS to get the security and password setup. Maybe now I wouldn't have so much trouble with it because I'm more experienced with computers but even at that time, I was very good with computers and still had trouble getting it set up.However, even if you don't know much about computers, this is still worth buying even if getting it set up is a hassle. Ask around your friends or relatives to help you set it up. After it's set up, be sure to save the network password somewhere safe like on a jump drive. I had a 32 digit security password so there's no way I could remember that. Every time I bought a new device, I just stuck in the jump drive, pulled out the password, and copy and pasted it. After you store it in your computer or device, it is saved on the device so that you never have to see it again unless your computer crashes or something like that.Even if you have to pay a professional to install this in your household, it is worth the money. Sit and think how reliable and well made this device is to last SEVEN years of heavy, heavy use. I work from home and am a writer so literally every waking hour I spend online. Sit and think what electronic devices last that long in this day and age.There are a few things you need to know. Once the item is out of warranty, Linksys no longer helps with problems at all. I chatted with their customer service today and they said that since it's so old, they no longer give chat or other support when issues arise. Consider that if you're buying a used one especially if you aren't computer savvy.Even in 2007 the customer service rep was very rude and short with me during phone support. She ended up cutting me short before the problem was solved, said she'd call me back but never did. A couple hours later I was able to get the router set up myself.Also, this product is no longer getting upgrades to the firmware. The last update was in 2010 so it is a bit dated yet still it works excellently with me. I had 7.0 in 2007 and the last upgrade made was 7.2.08. So the the 5 years I've had it there have only been a couple updates and that will be it.Tonight I needed to reset the password because I shared my internet with some neighbors who are having hard times but they slowed my computer down so much that I had to put a stop to it. I spent a couple hours online and was able to update the password.Like everyone else has said, this is not for beginners if you are doing it yourself. If you just do basic browsing and email, you could buy a $20 one. However, if you need a powerhouse this is what you should buy, in my opinion, or at least a Linksys router if not this same one. Like I said before, it's a bit dated and no longer being supported.Security is top notch, very well made, handles multiple devices, great wireless range even if I go outside under the carport to write and web browse. It's all good.Don't buy this if you aren't well trained in computers or if you are expecting to do it yourself. I was at my wits end tonight and was about to call my cousin who is a computer engineer to help me. I didn't want to bother him so I just kept researching until I figured it out myself.I am the one my friends and family come to for computer help and it's been that way for 10 years and I still had trouble. Customer support is terrible.But as for the product itself w/o considering difficult setup or terrible customer service, this Linksys product is outstanding. Buy it if you're looking for a router. Just be sure to hire a pro to set it up which would maybe take an hour so $100 or so, I'm guessing, but it is worth it. SEVEN years. It blows my mind. If you don't buy this outdated router, I would recommend a Linksys router even if you don't buy this particular one.I'm getting ready to upgrade to a newer model but I was so impressed by this one's longevity that I wanted to write a glowing review to give it a well deserved farewell.
I wanted to try HD and now that I have, I don't think it's got all the bugs out yet. Our four local HD stations sometimes just go away.The radio itself is good. Controls are easy. Reception is nil without the external antenna.The Boston Acoustic radio's reception and sound is much better.I would give The HD radio idea another 6 to 12 months to fully develop.Maybe I'll try an XM receiver.
I used to have Three Lacie drives as my backup (two FW400 drives, one USB2 drive). After having the two FW400 drives die on me while they were still under warranty (and the company would not repair or replace my failing drives), I knew I needed to try another brand.After hearing from a roommate that the external hard drive she's carried around in her backpack was a G-Tech, I decided to give them a chance.2 G-Tech drives later, I'm a convert. I ended up getting this particular model as a gift last year. So far, I've had no problems with it. They never overheat, are fast, super quiet, and easy to daisy chain (even if it's to a different model G-Tech). The best part about them is I never have to install software on my macs like I had to do with my Maxtor Drive! They run just as well on my MacBook Pro as they do when hooked up to my iMac.The only con is all the cords.
Be careful when purchasing this cable. I hooked it up and my tv made a horrible noise when I turned it on so I disconnected it. Thank god it didn't damage it
Please tell me if I will ever receive this item.I have waited a month already. I am referring to the adapter for my dx7630. I have the lens but I cant use it without the adapter. Thanks in advance, Marvin
I bought a $65.00 dollar cord from Sears. I saw this cord on Amazon and said I'll give it a try. I unpluged my Sears cord and put this cord into my TV. They were almost the same. A difference that I could live with because I took that Sears cord right back and got a full refund.I'm now waiting on an HDMI to HDMI cord to come from the same company. When I need a cord I'll be getting them from this company on Amazon for now on. Why pay more when you can pay less!I only have a projection 1080i RCN TV that's why I gave it a 4star. When I get my LCD Samsung I'll update this review to let you all know about the HDMI to HDMI cord.
I returned the Telephoto lens because it did not give me any extra power than my Canon 1.5X Telephoto lens. The worst thing is that it is very bad at night. Moon close ups were very shady and unclear whereas I am used to taking crystal clear pics of the moon without the lens. The Wide-angle lens shows dark sides when zoomed till the end unfortunatley.I kept the remaining of the set becaue I needed a cleaning kit and because their Macro lens is good.
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.
Just chiming in with my two cents--I bought two spindles of these and have used over half of one with no problems whatsoever. I have an HP with a built-in Lightscribe DVD writer and have used Nero, Sonic, and various other software.I'd also like to state that they arrived in perfect condition. I've seen some reviews that complained about discs arriving poorly packaged and cracked, but that wasn't the case with these.
This little guy works as advertised and is a great little piece to stow in your camera bag.It takes up essentially no space, and it can only help you out.I've used it a bunch of times and I enjoy it. (It's also so small, I've forgotten I have it with me and I've forgotten to use it. Something you need to get into the habit of remembering...)Works great on my Nikon D7000 and I'm glad I bought it.It came quickly and is packaged well. Even comes with its own little protector sleeve.
I could not find this TV locally for a good price. I paid over a $1000 less on Amazon compared to what Best Buy - Magnolia Room is charging for the same HDTV.This is my second Panasonic plasma HDTV (my other is a 42"). The styling is much better than previous models. I have not had the television professionally calibrated yet, but the picture and sound is outstanding.I highly recommend this HDTV over the even more expensive Pioeneer Elite. The picture quality is crisp and clean, while the video processor seems to have little to no lag time.
The tripod is really well made, extremely good quality. There is nothing much to say about it. Very light. Worth the price.
Title says it all. The thing is tiny but it works well. The components I had (I had to change to an 8 port unit) plgged into it all functioned well. There's no set up, it just works. And, the price was good. The only problem I had was not being able to register it at the Linksys web site. My suggestion though is: if you're getting a hub to add more ports, get a hub that has more ports than you expect to use. I outgrew this in about a month.
this is a great cable for use on a small set. It is flexible and gives a great quality picture!
I wanted a camera that was small enough to fit in my shirt pocket, easy and convenient enough to take quick pictures, and that offered enough extras to make it all worthwhile. This one does. I have taken low light, bright light, movies, moving stills, and others and ALL have come out good. The only thing to be wary about is that you MUST get close to your subject or the subject will be too small in the picture. It is easy to download the pics to your PC. I haven't had any trouble and I'd do it again, but I'd demand a case to keep the viewing screen from being scratched this time.
Many people who enjoy this player seemed like they had never operated one before. Of course the ESP would work if you &quot;smack it or even drop it&quot;. Do you have any idea how ESP works, obviously not. It is stored in an electronic memory for 40 seconds (or whatever) until the song gets to that part. By dropping a player, you physically can't delete this information. ESP - &gt;&gt;Electronic Skip Protection. I say get the $70 ones.
I couldn't wait to test it out once I got it.I drove a little bit of faster than usual. I thought I got a powerful weapon.I haven't driven more than 5 miles, saw a police car started chasing me. of course I got a ticket and this stupid thing stayed very quietly.I drove to Reno over the Christmas, it alerted me countless time over all type of bands. but I did not see any cop cars around, not even a single time. instead, when I actually saw a cop car, no alert from this poor baby. I have seen at less dozen of cop cars over the entire travel, and this thing did not even alert me once!!!I am going to return it.
First off I wanted to say to the people complaining about the smell, I smell it too but what is causing the smell is the "lamp bulb." Reason is because it is new and needs to I guess what you would call it is "get warmed up" and then it should go away after a while when it has been used. Right now I do smell it and I have been using it for a few hours since I just got it Monday evening. The smell will be noticable every time you get a new "lamp bulb" so get used to it. Now back to this wonderful product, I love it and I have not even put up my 106" screen yet. I am projecting images on a white wall right now and still looks great.It was very easy to set up and movies, video games, even digital cable looked pretty good, not that great, but decent enough. This product made me feel like I was in a movie theater and I have to say that the built in speakers are not that bad at all..I still would recommend getting a 5.1 surround sound to go with it. I don't know what else I can say about this product, it is a all in one product that just fit what I was looking for and love it. Be warned though that the "lamp bulb" will die on you after about 2,000-3,000 hours and it will cost you roughly $300+. It will give you a warning as to when the bulb is going to go out so you have time to get a new one to replace the old one. So in my opinion that is the only thing I don't like about projectors but this product as given me my moneys worth so far and would highly recommend it to anyone that can afford it.
I got this case for my Garmin 60csx and it is working fairly well. For other 60c users here's some thoughts:1. It is a bit roomy.2. The thickness of the combined nylon exterior and felt interior is somewhat thin to offer any significant protection in a drop.3. It is roomy and can probably hold a bit more than just the gps unit...perhaps the cigarette adaptor.Overall I gave it a four stars, because I was expecting thicker protection.
Needed a cheap cable for an old monitor - Exactly what I was looking for and works great! Free shipping and low price too! Very happy so far.
This camera is terrible. I can't begin to count the number of precious moments I've LOST because of it. And you can't know how bad it is until AFTER you buy it (unless you read a couple reviews like this one).See the other reviews for the long list of bad attributes.The camera has only two advantages:(1) It's cheap for 3 mega-pixels (but you'd better use it within an hour of removing it from the cradle, and only take about a dozen pictures! Then it's back to the cradle for another day of charging).(2) There are SO MANY unhappy people with it, you can get it cheap on Ebay, including dock and accessories. (But I wouldn't.)DON'T BUY IT! Kodak should have recalled it... they make some other good cameras, but this one is an embarrassment.
The cables arrived on time, were the correct cables for the new television we purchased and the price was amazing. At a local national chain electronics store, a similar item was priced at $59.95! Go figure. Do your homework, choose reliable vendors and save lots of money!!!!
I ordered the microphone system to use in a wedding and it arrived just in time. (within projected time of arrival). The box was opened and within a few minutes the system was up and operating, for about 5 minutes. While it worked great, after a few minutes I couldn't hear the transmissions from the earphone. I had to purchase a Sima (not as well designed) unit from Best Buy to use in the wedding. I contacted Amazon and was able to return the unit hassle free.
Seems to be a genuine Canon battery and it works in my Digital Elph camera just as well as the original. Charges fine and lasts about a week of heavy picture taking. In contrast I have bought some generic options that don't hold a charge of the bat, or stop working after a month. This one worked great.
OEM Epson inks are the right product for your inkjet Epson printer, as long as you care about things like color fidelity. Of course, that's equally true if you use a different brand of printer. if you use lasers *and* dont care about color fidelity, you have more options.this seller provided current, legitimate Epson ink at a good price. thanks!
VERY FAST AND EFFICIENT PRODUCT. GOOD FOR OFFICES WITH 15-20 SIZE PEOPLE. NETWORK EFFICIENT AND EASY TO INSTALL.
I bought this item to carry my 8 GB Zune while I'm at the gym, and does its job very well. It's very comfortable against my skin (I think the material is neoprene), and it's easy to access my Zune to increase the volume or change the music. The band that wraps around your arm isn't very long, though, so I wouldn't use this product if you had big upper arms, saymore than 4 inches in diameter or 16 inches in circumference).
Great quality phones. Clear dialogue reproduction (no more subtitles)& overall sound. Perfect for watching cable & dvd's.The phone's surround effect is ok in most cases.Connected to reciever's headphone jack.Only negative is an occasional slight hiss on quiet scenes,but overall great sounding phones.
Have been buying these Sony dvd's for 10 yrs and burning movies etc and they work great. Cant believe the basd reviews as ive never had a bad disc out of hundreds. I suggest to you guys complaining these dont work well that you buy a better dvd burner as thats always the key thing needed for burning these discs or others. My dvd burner in my 10 yr old PC is a 7 yr old samsung burner and always works well --period.
60 Cd's or Dvd's saves much more space than having Cases. Plus if you have a collection that is in a spreadsheet or electronic you can tie a number to the DVD.
This ink,Epson 78 Black Ink Cartridge (T078120), goes with our Epson printer, Photo Stylus #RX595, which takes SIX ink cartridges that all run out at different times. The product quality is great--prints clear copies and photos consistently. Although there are six colors and cartridges to replace, the black runs out the most often, so if you buy it here, especially with Amazon Prime and a subscription to have it delivered regularly you save at LEAST $5 or more on gas, the cartridge, tax, and shipping (or any combination of those). I have bought these at a number of places and this is the cheapest anywhere. Five bucks per cartridge adds up--put it in your vacation account!These are the easiest cartridges I've ever replaced. They are small and when indicator light pops up on your monitor, you just quickly slide out the old cartridge and pop in the new one. No ink on hands, no bulky cartridges to recycle.Two clean thumbs up in my book! Buy them today and get your flying fingers ready for typing those finals, resumes, novels, and more!
I bought this through Amazon from another retiler. It was an open box item so I cant return it. I have it connected to a very nice antenna but cant receive any signals at all. It makes white noise, but thats it. I checked inside the case to see if there were any loose connections, but didnt see any. Also, the channel selector is sloppy, it sometimes skips a channel, then you have to go back. The PA output is not very loud.
The high ratings for this printer in various surveys are well deserved. It does everything extremely well, and quickly--printing, scanning, faxing, and photo printing. The photos are clear and sharp and print quickly. With a one-year old granddaughter, I have been busy printing digital photos when I am not using the Canon for my home law office. I previously had two HP multi-functions over the last 10 years and thought that they were quite good, but this Canon is great. I recommend it highly.
I needed a finance calculator for a class I was taking. I didn't want to buy a new calculator so I got this cable and was able to put the free Texas Instruments finance application on my TI-89. It worked on Windows 7 (32-bit).
Works beautifully with my Nikon 5100. I've used about 25xs since purchased a month or so ago & I love it.
I wanted an inexpensive laptop bag because I found myself always sticking it in my oversized purses. This bag is great because it is multi-functional and CUTE! I can fit not only my laptop and chords but also some makeup, a small wallet and the other typical "house-in-a-purse" items. Also, as a compulsive "matcher" the colors in this bag can go with just about anything and look great. Highly recommended!
I'm no expert on sound quality I think this one is good. I like how it folds up to smaller size. I feel comfortable with the cushion shape and quality.
This is a good beginner camera. I would put it in a class with the old Kodak Instamatic film camera - more than a toy but certainly not professional.Pros: The camera is small enough to slip in a coat pocket, easy to use, takes decent to good pictures.Cons: Batteries - Yes, it eats through batteries fast (and by this I mean the batteries must be replaced somewhere between 12-24 pictures depending on whether flash is used). I did notice, however, that when the camera no longer likes the batteries, it doesn't mean they are truly dead. So don't just throw them out - try them in a flashlight first. In fact, if you let the camera rest awhile (off for a few hours or overnight) you may find that the battery indicator now seems ok.Dark Pictures - indoor pictures do tend to look dark, even with flash, but you can fix that with the brightness/contrast edit in the software that comes with the camera. The downer is that you can't just print them as is right away without fixing the picture first.Picture Delay - There is a delay between when you push the button to take the picture and when it actually snaps the picture. So, what this means is that you think you've snapped the shot but then you move the camera and find out that the real time it takes the picture is not when you press the button but a few seconds afterward. The result is blurred pictures, pictures of the floor or your feet or something else you didn't really want. So, you have to be very careful when taking a picture and hold the camera very steady in position a little while after pushing the button to make sure that you get the picture. Overall: I don't regret buying this camera. It is useful and handy since it's small. But I wish I would have purchased something a little better.
I don't think I would have used my i5 without this. I just wish it came with the GPS instead of having to buy it separately. Great to easily move my GPS from car to car. Highly recommend.
but then, I recieved it in the mail and it was not what i bargained for. I thought I might be able to say it was great for the price, but there are a few catches. If you read the editor's review, you would find out that the drive doesn't even come close to the claimed speed of 7.2 mps. When the review also says that the drive's tray is flimsy, it's not joking. The tray was extremely flimsy. In fact, it bent severely every time I reached to put in or take out a cd. Also, after reading reviews for other Digital Research products, I found that Digital Reasearch takes an extremely long time to return the mail in rebate check, if at all. I don't know if this pertained just to the drive I received, but the dial in the front of the drive for volume control scraped against the edges when I turned it. I have since returned the drive because i don't think the mail in rebate was worth all the problems I encountered with the drive. Still, it's not a bad drive if you are extremely patient, in a tight jam for money, and dont mind certain disadvantages.
Spent a couple hours with the product and never got it to work. The product came with no instructions and the drivers didn't work with XP. I'm a network Engineer so I know my way around a computer but without any luck. So I wouldn't buy it again.
I've had this duo for about six months and they work rather well. The lack of cords is the best thing. I haven't had any problems with configuration or software. One thing that I noticed is you have to leave the mouse on charge a lot of the time. I needed a new combo and responded to a rebate coupon in the New York Times. The rebate finally arrived about five months later. So what else is new?
I just want to ask J. Cole, that when he went to print his photo from the camera, did he make sure the camera was printing borderless? I have made that error once, when you go to print from the camera make sure its printing borderless. If not you will get a white border around the picture.The printer does great for on the go and when I want to print pictures from any family function, vacations. I took it with me to see my first grandchild in the hospital and was able to print pictures immediately from my camera for all the relatives that came to see him. Everyone was thrill with it! I have a CP220 also, and it does a great job also, but it does get overheated sometimes.The price you can't beat for the quality of prints.
I'm not an expert on electronics but this is the 2nd mp3 player I've owned. I chose to buy this mp3 player for work inside a warehouse handling package and for use at school, walking around. Overall, I'd say its a pretty good player but there are some questions about the durability and lifespan of it.Pros:-cheap price compared to other mp3 players of the same memory-expandable memory-durable design...supposedly waterproof (not anxious to test that claim tho)-acceptable yellow color and appearance-nice joystick function (in my opinion anyway)-GOOD wrap around ear phones (just wanted the basics)-very nice looking and durable belt clip (never used armband)Cons:-battery life (1 AAA is only 8 hrs for me...equals only about 2 days of work and campus use, but then again I'm going to buy rechargeables anyway)-software use (isn't as easy to use as it could be, kinda confusing sometimes)-*** Once had a problem with the player when it only played 39 songs when I actually had 50 or so on it, worrisome error***-can only create playlist on software (quite common tho)-*** list of songs is always alphabetized, NOT BY WHAT ORDER THEY ARE SET UP IN ***VERY ANNOYING***In spite of these cons tho, I'm happy with my purchase and would buy them as gifts to other sporty and gymgoing friends.
Exactly what I was looking for to protect all of my home entertainment stuff. It even has a grounded indicator light.
I got this camera for my 18th birthday, last year. Since then I have taken over 3000 pictures with this camera. The video quality is alright, and can be difficult when making movies, but it is a camera, not a VIDEO camera. I was able to make a documentary video with this camera, but it was rather difficult once on the computer. I mostly edited the content on the camera. Such a nice feature!The indoor does take a while to actually take the picture. For faster shutter times, hold the button half way down, until a green circle shows on the screen, then snap the shot. That use is better if you are waiting for something to happen. Everything else is great! The firework selection does awesome artwork with different light-styles. I am ever-finding new things to do with the camera. It has been to camps and back, it has been to disneyland, and even horseback riding. The camera isn't small, but it is small enough to put in a pocket and sneak into Grad-Night! The self-portrait selection goes over really well with teenagers today. An upgraded memory card is suggested.Overall, this camera is the best I've seen out there. Great quality, HUGE LCD, and so many functions it is easy to get lost in the camera. :-) I love the calendar feature: the camera can store the pictures by what day the picture was taken on. Don't want to go looking for that one picture to show your mom? Use the calendar and search through a lot less pictures!
Cutting to the chase: the documentation is not very good. The &quot;Quick Start&quot; insert is laughably terse and will be completely worthless to the nephyte networker. Even the more detailed documentation included on the CD will provide little insight on the ins and outs of proper wireless LAN set up.That said, the ME102 is a solid wireless access point that delivers 802.11b standard networking (I'm writing my review on a laptop in a downstairs room that's connected to the Netgear).If you've done your homework and have decided upon an 802.11b solution, the ME102 is a product worthy of consideration.Recommended
The product works very well once set up but can be a little confusing if you are connecting to a DSL modem.
Yo compr&eacute; la HC40 muy entusiasmado por las especificaciones. Y son ciertas!!! El NigthShot tiene un muy buen desempe&ntilde;o, aunque el Nigth Shot Plus no. La calidad de la filmaci&oacute;n en ambientes muy bien iluminados es alta. Pero tiene problemas con falta de luz. Aqu&iacute; es que se tiene que comprar un accesorio de iluminaci&oacute;n... uno bueno es caro!!! La bater&iacute;a, a&uacute;n cuando es liviana es poco conveniente para acontencimientos de una buena duraci&oacute;n. Pero para salidas casuales donde s&oacute;lo filmar&aacute;s peque&ntilde;os tiempos funciona bien. Yo compr&eacute; la bater&iacute;a FM-90 porque necesitaba mayor duraci&oacute;n.Definitivamente se tiene que comprar un Memory Stick decente. El que trae realmente es pobre.Se tiene que contar con un puerto IEEE-1394 si se desea obtener videos en DVD de muy buena calidad, casi igual al que se puede ver en el playback en la c&aacute;mara. Eso quiere decir que se tendr&aacute; que comprar una tarjeta FireWire 1394 y el cable 1394 (i.Link) porque con USB la calidad del video es realmente decepcionante. Se pierde toda la inversi&oacute;n en esta gran c&aacute;mara si se guardan los videos utilzando el cable USB.El software es desastrozo. S&oacute;lo te permite guardar el video con m&uacute;sica. Yo recomiendo comprar software de otro fabricante que no te amarre a comprar sus librer&iacute;as y que te permita guardar el sonido de lo filmado.Se debe utilizar mucho el balance de blancos para interiores. Ayuda mucho a la definici&oacute;n de colores.Por otro lado la correa parece d&eacute;bil y no cuenta con la mejor posici&oacute;n posible. Es dif&iacute;cil coger la c&aacute;mara con una sola mano.Pero el tama&ntilde;o es bueno, la puedo llevar traquilamente en mi casaca.En conclusi&oacute;n: con muy buena luz la calidad de filmaci&oacute;n es asombrosa y utilizando i.Link para pasar los videos a una pc y luego a DVD, se conserva la calidad original del video.No recomiendo para nada el uso del cable USB para guardar el video.Lamentablemente al comprar esta c&aacute;mara hay que comprar accesorios como m&iacute;nimo: tarjeta de memoria, luz, bater&iacute;a y cable i.link .
First of all... I started out with pocket pc... and now also have a palm. I first recieved a HP Jornada 548 with a keyboard for graduation and loved it... then i ordered a computer from dell and got the m100 free. Although it doesnt have color(which is kindof overrated) and no headphone jack, and no mp3 player... my only complaint is that it only has 2 MB ram...! The truth about palm os is that it is &quot;elegantly simple&quot;. The main difference between a Pocket PC and Palm OS is that Pocket PC is like carrying around a little computer...(and the burdens that are associated with computers...ie crashing, sometimes overwhelming when you just want to do simple tasks) with low battery life and much weight... however palm os is like just what you NEED to play mind occupying games, calendar, alarms notes and all the necessary stuff in a smaller package, lighter weight... easy to read in all light screen and it is very productive because it doesnt have too much computer b.s. just a piece of electronic equippment that that helps keep you organized, and occupied when necessary. ULTIMATELY: I recommend that everyone in this world own both a pocket pc(for portable computer&lt;i have a laptop too&gt;), and a palm os device with 8MB RAM not 2(for ultimate portability and productivity for normal tasks.) PS this would have had 5 stars if it had 8MB of ram.... &lt;Hello handspring visor delux)
got this to use with a canon camcorder for digital download of video to computer. transfers without dropped frames and is solid construction.
This is my first tiffen filter and I am planning to keep buying from this manufacturer. Affordable price and delivers quality colors.
I bought this TV for my kitchen with some trepidation after reading the other reviews. Happily, though, I am rather pleased with it. First, I should mention that I am not using an antenna with it; I'm using cable. With cable, picture and sound quality are good but certainly not outstanding. The TV comes with a remote that has a magnet so it will stick to your refrigerator - a nice touch. I don't experience any of the audio "chirping" that other reviewers complain about. One reviewer said he couldn't find a way to switch between widescreen and 4:3 aspect ratio. I couldn't either at first, but after some experimenting I found that the "Format" button on the remote allows you to choose widescreen, 4:3 or auto. In auto mode, the TV automatically selects the correct aspect ratio. That's the mode that I use and it works well. The problem is the user manual; it's horrible. It explains little and I should deduct a star on my review just because of the manual. A small minus is that I wish the stand would allow the TV to tilt more. But overall, I'm happy with this TV's performance and it looks good in the kitchen.
I ordered and PAID for a 2 GB mini SD card for my niece to use on her mp3 player. Unfortunately, I received a 1 GB card instead. I've sent several emails to the company (including one via Amazon)with no response. Don't order from this company or you might be very sorry.
I was delighted that Sherwood still made an amplifier that had a phono input as well as all the other necessary inputs for my home recording studio. I still have lots of vinyl LPs and found the Sherwood to be easy to set up, easy to operate and it sounds great with my Sony speakers. All you vinyl lovers out there, get it while you can and thanks to Sherwood for continuing to make an amp with phono and not caving in to the guaranteed obsolesence bandwagon.
a little pricey considering the dated technology, but truly plug and play with noticeable differnce for most older Mac's. This is the third I've installed and they've all operated without a hitch. Pay attention to the wiring instructions, though, you will probably want to use two cables since only 'masters' can boot. I didn't 'get' that until the second or third time.
I previously emjoyed the 743 before i dropped that into a sedona arizona river. I then had no money and had to move on with an HP which i ended up hating after my 743. Once i got a little bit of cash i decided to take the risk and upgrade to the 753 even though it was a refurbished one off of ebay but have never regreted it since. It takes great videos with audio playback (unlike hp) and takes amazing pictures along with being incredibly easy to work (which i need). Overall, i will not be able to move onto a different camera until either another accident or a better version of the kodak easyshare worth buying comes out.And with regards to the guy below, he said he had to send in his when it needed to be fixed...i got the original kodak i had worked on(the 743 i dropped) at a circuit city by my house it was just to far beyond repair.
I bought the Coolpix 4300 and had nothing but problems. When I contacted Nikon they gave me such a run-around that I finally gave up in frustration and threw it away. It was, by far, the worst camera I ever had. I wouldn't buy another Nikon product unless you are ready to throw your money away. They have cheapened their cameras and minimized their customer support. And this is from someone who has attened the Nikon School and has an F2 with many extra lenses and features. I am listing them on E-Bay and unloading everything Nikon. They used to have a good reputation.
I purchased these headphones for use in the office. The integrity of the headphones is fine and the setup was fairly easy. I was excited to try them out. The sound quality of the headphones is terrible even with them 3 ft from the sensor I still get static. I tried a number of distances but even as far as the edge of my cube they are breaking up really bad. This product will be returned to Amazon.
We are so pleased! We ordered this and got it two days later!! Great service and exactly as ordered....thank you!!
The sound quality is beautiful, and I like the fact that it plays MP3 files. The control buttons are tiny, so given my elderly eyesight I had to make a crib sheet for which button does what.
This box had all the wiring, cables, connectors, zip ties and instructions.The quality of the pieces are very good. This is the kit you want if installing an amp or powered subwoofer.
I absolutely LOVE this mouse. I ordered it a couple of weeks ago, and it is a huge improvement from my old mouse. It is comfortable and it includes four customizable buttons. You can launch your favorite application or do special commands.Hand cramps are never a problem because there is a soft padding on the sides.The wheel glides smoothly and you can customize how much it scrolls with each turn.Have I mentioned that I absolutely love this mouse?
This is a good bag for a mac book pro, it holds just a little more than the laptop, a wireless mouse and power cables.
A solid, decent waterproof unit, though pricey in today's competitive high-tech market for a simple radio
First, I guess I'm not surprised that it has been more than 1 years since the last review entry for this camera; it has been around for quite a long time and, honestly, nobody would like to buy a brand new 4 MP camera, when today's entry level is 8 or 10 MP. However, if anybody is interested in a good, reliable, used camera, this is the one for you. I've had it for 4 years now, and just recently the original battery started showing its age (i.e., the charge doesn't last too long). Good features, small (pocket) size, good stabiliser for shaky hands and enough resolution to get 5 x 7 copies decent enough to print and frame (does anyone still do that with all the available digital frames?). Cons, it does not work well under dark or poor light, zoom is not very powerful, you need a tripod when using digital zoom in order to get a stable picture. That's it, folks. Just please don't buy it new at the $599 price, this ain't no collectible camera.
This product worked well for attaching the replacement CPU chip on the system board. It was a great price and came in fast.
I absolutely LOVE everything about this printer except the ink. Whenever a document gets wet, even just a little bit, the ink bleeds everywhere rendering the machine useless. Even when pages are given time to dry they still bleed. Plus, the ink fades dramatically over time. I have recipes that i have pulled out and they are almost unreadable and only a couple years old. than, of course if something splashes on it, the ink bleeds. I will most likely not buy another HP printer.
This was a great find! I do Scentsy candles and I strapped this to grid wall and used for my plugin display! works wonderfully! And you can get two on one grid wall section...which holds 16 plugins!Tripp Lite SS7415-15 Multiple Outlet Strip w/ Surge Protection 15-Amp 16 outlets 15ft Cord 450 Joules
Shipped on time however USPS dragged their feet with it. Received 2 days later than expected.Works fine. Charges fine.
That is all that is important to me.... it does the job it is supposed to do.
That's what my computer is doing now, thanks to this RAM. I was weary of buying it at first because I had never heard of the brand, but so far so good. Nothing has broken. Now, I just need a new sound card (bleh).
This drive is wonderful and meets all my expectations. It is sturdy, compact, well built and looks good on my work station. It arrived here in Alaska in record time with no problems. Thank you.
Just returned the 17-85 IS to Amazon after testing. 28mm WA detail very soft with significant CA - not nearly as good as the 18-55mm kit lens' performance. 45-128mm range not up to quality of the 28-135 IS lens I replaced this one with. Hoping next copy of this lens is much better or I made a big mistake selling my 28-135 IS...
The quality of sound is great and a good balance of bass and treble. I like the product very much and highly recommend to anyone. The design is elegant and beautiful. Although i feel great about everything with these speakers but connecting to speakers slot is tedious and I have to tried many times to succeed. The quality of sound doesn't deteriorate even for highest volume. My 2 friends have already purchased after seeing my speakers. Thanks to amazon and JBL Pro.
I have 2 of these now and will be getting about 3 more the ease of handling and the secured holding of the disc as well as capacity makes this an ideal case for our massive collection
It seems to work ok, but the peg in the back of the wall-mount isn't far enough down. It makes the bottom of the plug stick out so it isn't flush with the wall. I will have to see if my husband can remove that when he gets home. Otherwise, it works just fine.
This is a safeguard, just as a backup. I purchased one about 4 years ago so I have one in constant use and one in the case ready for an emergency or for a friend or coworker. They come with one three wire and one with two wire plugs. I would suggest purchasing two sets, that way you can have two for each plug type. Very handy to have around. ABM.
The iwrapr is one of the greatest simple durable products ever created for my ipod nano. Often I have spilled a drink or unintentionally mistreated my ipod nano. This product has saved my ipod from damage and I recommend it for all ipod users. Great invention and an inexpensive solution for care of my ipod
I was concerned when I read so many negative reviews, but I was amazed at the quality When I received the camera. The complaints about the lens are unfounded, since all zoom lens' require a bit more light. But the new high speed films out there compensate. I was able to shoot in heavy overcast with 400 film no sweat. Works indoors with at flash at 125 speed, much better than the 60 speed slrs out there. The frame is made of high quality high impact polymer resin,but with a metal ring to change lens's and the camera has a very nice heft to it. I had no problems with the tripod screw stripping. The light meter only tells you if you are over, under, or at the right exposure, allowing you to make the artistic decision to adjust the aperature or speed. The lens is clear and bright. It comes with a nice collapsable lens hood, and eye hood. The shutter is crisp with a max 2000, and the film max is 3200. The shoulder strap is durable and strong, the case is excellent, both strong and attractive. Most importantly, using asa400 both indoors and out, close and far, the photo quality is superb. Have no doubt that this is a professional camera, with total control for the artist, and bright easy to read numbers on both the camera and lens. I own 8 cameras. Now I carry 2. This is one of them. Best regards, Jon Charles
Do not waste your money with this Sony product. I have had several problems with this unit and have only had it 3Yrs. I'm writing this review mainly because Sony will not back-up their poorly designed products. I told the Sony customer relations rep today that I would post a review about my past experience with their unreliable product because I feel others should know about it before buying a Sony product, his response was, that's your decision, but I don't think he realized, what if it was everyone's decision... In this economy that was not a healthy comment to make. Whatever happened to the days when consumers came first...The bottom line is they will not back anything up past 1yr, so be careful because this camera is not reliable. Unless you want to throw your money away and buy a new one in a few years. This product being only 3Yrs old and well taken care of has had nothing but problems. The first problem was the badly designed flex circuit which many have experienced with this camera with respect to controlling the video signal on the pop out screen, it cracks easy and results in no video on the pop out screen. This was over $200 to get fixed only being a little over a year old. The next problem was serious with the vertical stabilizer failing causing the picture to shake resulting in blurred video. This problem will cost over $500 to get fixed which will not happen since you can buy another for that. My point is, if you want to waste your money then buy this Sony product and with it you can receive terrible customer relation support, but for me, I'm going somewhere else next time for my video needs. Shame on you Sony for a terrible product at a high cost that you will not back-up.
These don't have good volume. really quiet. and to top it off one of the ear buds went out after 3 weeks of use.
It is a must have product if you purchase the external HD. Fantastic also because can carry cable and evething you need to keep your HD as new.
Several years ago, while visiting a college roomate, classmate and friend of mine in upstate NY, I was introduced to these binoculars. I could not believe the clarity with which I could see and focus in on objects: birds, etc. My friend is a birder, I am a "wanna-be". I've used these at concerts and in the theater, too, where my wife and I were not close to the stage to see the performers, their costumes, the setting props, etc. I strongly recommend these to anyone who is looking for a good and reliable pair.
This card is excellent for the price you pay. For four dollar you cannot expect more. It has worked out for my Lg 800 cellphone.
I have owned the 5D for about 5 months. I was waiting for the 5D Mark II but I decided not to wait any longer and I am glad I didn't. Previously I had used a Rebel XT that I still own and have as a second body. Reading the review that gave it only 2 stars is just a bit dissapointing. The overwhelming number of people (pros and amateurs alike) that have truly used this camera as it was designed (that is, coupled with the right choice of lens) have had outstanding results. This camera is excellent when used with the right lens; I have used it with my Canon 16-35mm 2.8 L II and the full frame just sings edge to edge with beautiful,smooth tones and sharpness (think exquisite landscapes). Vigneting is not an issue in my experience; because of all the reviews posted, to go into a full review will be repetitious so I won't. Just for fun, I used a "consumer" lens to test it and it truly shows all the flaws of the cheaper optics; this reinforced the notion that you really cannot use this camera with lower quality glass.In addition, I have used it with my Canon 70-200mm 2.8 L with excellent results (portraiture and sports).I am not a Canon snob; in my 20 years of the hobby, I have used and still own a Nikon F with Nikkor lenses, as well as other Pentax and Canon cameras. I truly believe that now Canon has the best selection of lenses to go with many future cameras (I am still waiting for the 5D Mark II). The closest camera that Nikon has that is full frame is the D3, which has received great reviews but retails for $5,000.Summary- This is an outstanding camera for the price; it has taken my photography to a whole new level.
While the product does say that it's supposed to be converting the 3.5mm to RCA Male, I bought this with the Xbox 360 Audio Dongle to allow me to use headphones "on the cheap". It does exactly what it's supposed to do, without any unnecessary fuss or frills.Considering its cost and the functionality that it brought, it's a great find.
Excellent product to help student learn accountancy in the business administration bachelor program.
This is our second GPS, the first was a Garmin 276C which we still use daily. It to had a large screen, but this one is more readable with larger icons. The touch screen works very well and the suction mount and hard wire for motorcycle use is very handy. I still haven't read the manual because most functions are intuitive. Can't wait to use the Bluetooth and MP3 functions. A great unit.Garmin Zumo 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator
I highly recommend this product. The reception is great and the unit itself is very compact.
Lexmark used to be a good company but I guess they have sold out like others. This printer WASTES a lot more ink than it should. Their cartridges only come half full (same with HP) unless you buy the 'better' ones. This printer is also incredibly slow. The only good thing I can say about it is it seems to last a long time.
I use the tape for cable labels mostly. Or other small parts or items. It sticks great and lasts in all temperatures, mostly. But is still easy to remove. Price could be a third less. :-)
I absolutely love this back pack. All of my camera equipment fits in perfectly with room for additional equipment to come. It will be great for my trip to Alaska, perfect carry on size.
I purchased this card a month ago. I use it on my Dell Axim X3i. So far it has been fully compatible, fast, and flawless. I haven't owned another PDA or SD card so I can't give you a first-hand benchmark. But I can say that accessing the card is quick and I have not had any skips while playing my music files. The 256MB is good for the price if you wait for Amazon to drop their price in conjunction with the manufacturer's rebate.
I just bought this dvd player one month ago and i have'nt experienced any problem at all. The sound quality is good and acceptable even if you don't have a dolby/dts receiver. The picture quality looks great even when you see it on a regular TV. This is great basic dvd player with good value and neat performance, so stop looking for other brands and buy this dvd player now!
Two pieces of hard plastic. Don't know how long it will survive my teen. Doesn't seem to be the sturdiest thing in the world. Time will tell. Slightly cheesy.
This completes my 515. No software to download. You just plug it in and it automatically adds the software to the Palm. The pictures are very sharp and presentable when they are uploaded to your pc.
The only thing bothers me is the limited memory: 2M only.Other than that, I love it.
Typical Sony high quality, seems to be well made, it is a large unit - I guess to accomodate the CD carousel. Controls are easy to use, remote works well, no problems reading any of my CDs. The only downside would be that the power button must be used on the unit, no power control from the remote. Not a big deal.Similiar (or maybe identical?) unit at a local major retailer was significantly more expensive than Amazon.
First of all, this is an old school radar detector without any of the bells and whistles, and for what it was designed to do it excels. Unfortunately in this day and age there are speed cameras and anyone with a GPS enabled unit has gotten comfortable with the silence from learning the false returns. That being said, if you want the best long range "radar" detector this is the one. I have logged thousands of miles with this unit on cross country trips and locally; it picks up the bogey way ahead of schedule. The one comment on the Amazon page is that it displays a nice metal case, but in the description it states that it comes with a "molded zipper travel case", and thats what you get. I would have liked the deluxe metal case in the picture and what I have read about it other reviews. Amazon should remove this picture as it is misleading. To make this detector outstanding the GPS feature with speed cameras should be added at some point, but for straight radar detection the STi cannot be beat.
I paid $9 (includes shipping and handling) for these headphones. I am very happy with them. They are comforatable and don't fall out of yourear, which was the problem with my previous headphones. It is a greatdeal for $9.
Bought this for my son to replace his aging 3rd gen ipod, and he loves it. He originally wanted the 5th gen to be compatible with his car stereo but he quickly found a firmware update that made this one compatible. I bought him theGriffin Reflective Case for iPod classic 6G (Silver)which he really loves. All his friends thought it was so cool. It is a cool case as it looks like a mirror until the ipod turns on, and then you can see the screen.
This webcam does everything a similarly priced Creative Labs one didn't. I LOVE IT.1. Hardware. Is wide angle enough so captures more than whole face at normal 2 to 3 foot distances.Does an Excellent job in poor light. Is Autofocus. Is higher resolution than other similarly pricedwebcams by Creative Labs (2 Megapixel, vs 1.2 Megapixel).2. Drivers - Color tint was always perfect, and no adjustment needed.3. Software - Easy Install, Allows one to zoom the image if desired.4. Instructions - Either clips to monitor or mounts on (supplied) 11 inch tall plastic stick with base.On a Macintosh, no software needed, it's natively supported on OS X 10.5 and 10.6, whith sharp image, and prefect color. Not quite as good as (more expensive) Stand-alone external Apple iSight Camera, but half the price; and this camera works on both Macintosh and Windows platforms, which iSight doesn't.Drivers available for 64 bit Windows 7.
I did quite a bit of research on zoom lenses in this range and decided that this would be the one I would purchase. I am glad I did. The quality is superb and having the Image Stabilization really makes it a pleasure to take pictures in less than perfect lightening conditions. I would recommend this lens to any and everyone.
I bought this binocular for my 9-year old great-grandson, remembering how much my first binoculars meant to me. I was impressed with the quality and the clarity of the image for so inexpensive a binocular. While the limited field may not make these the ideal binoculars for an introduction to birding, they are just fine for seeing what's on the feeder and beyond.
I've been through 8 different FM transmitters and trust Do not bother buying anything else but the Griffin Technology products; you'll just be wasting your money!
This is the best headset (at least in this price range) that I have found so far. Anything of a comparable price that I've tried I haven't liked as much. For me, it's mostly been a comfort issue, as anything else I've tried for a similar price has not been comfortable for me to wear for very long. I use them for gaming, for Skype, Google Voice, music, pretty much anything I need earphones and/or a microphone for. I also haven't had any complaints from anyone chatting with me online when I use these. They're lightweight, and don't crush my ears when used for a long period of time. I also really like the volume control and mic on/off switch that's on the cord, it's really convenient for customizing the volume for whatever you're doing at the moment (and turning off the mic, if you need to), as opposed to having to do it with the controls on the computer.The only flaw with these earphones, which is why I'm on my second set, is where the wires connect to the jacks. They eventually pull loose over time, even if you're relatively careful with them. However, it took years for my first pair to finally die even with that issue, so it's not worth it to me to take a whole star from my overall review for that.In terms of people complaining about them falling off - my guess would be it's all dependent on your head and how you wear them. I prefer to wear them with the band going over the back part of the top of my head, so it's generally not an issue for me. However, anything I've tried that never falls off also tends to crush my head/ears, so I would almost prefer something occasionally coming off as opposed to my ears starting to hurt from being squeezed too hard.Definitely my favorite headset so far!
Ive gotten three of these from Amazon, and only paid for one of them. Thats right, sometimes our friends over at Amazon throw them in with certain purchases, including the Sony ES receiver and Sony BD player I recently purchased. Sometimes they give you a 6 footer for 50% off...surprisingly these cables are excellent, the picture on my PS3, and BD player are amazing. I would recommend these cables to anybody, I used to be an avid Monster cable user...but at $120+, you cant go wrong with these Cables To Go HDMI's!!!!
This was a great price and works great. It is compatable with IPod Nano 2nd generation.. be careful, some are not! This is also a great back up car charger. Some reviews say its not powerful enough, but I'm not sure what they are trying to do with it. Its works great for me in my car and on the boat. I completely recommend this.
Relatively easy to install very clean look after it is installed. It is nice to have a little bit of extra storage now.
At night.Whoever said this had an ugly casing was right. Lights in weird places, those neon or cold cathode tubes with the pink glow. Beyond that it's your average external drive with FireWire 400 and USB HS capabilities. Besides a drive experience that's given me the heebies, I'm still a dedicated Western Digital fan because all of their other products besides the WD2500 have been nice to me. And since this is essentially a different model I have yet to see any hiccups. I've thrown everything at it. Video, music, conversion to NTFS, mass copying and moving from one drive to this. And this is within the last week. I'll give you an update when 3 months are passed or if it has any problems.UPDATE: Still going strong. I'm using the FireWire side of it now because I've heard that's faster than USB High Speeed even though USBHS is 480Mbps and FireWire is 400Mbps becuase it doesn't rely on the computer's CPU to move data or something (less resource dependence). I can't tell the difference so I've just left it connected to FireWire.
The case itself is well made. It has enough padding without making the case look bulky. My P200 fits perfect. The external mesh pocket fits a spare battery and a memory stick. The case comes with a long strap that is meant to be attached directly to the camera. I already have the shorter strap that came with the camera attached to it. I thought this longer strap could be attached to the hook so I can wear the camera case on my neck or shoulder. The hook is meant to be attached only to a rucksack or bag, not the long strap. The velcro is secure enough to keep the camera inside if you wanted to hold the camera by the strap. Overall, I would recommend this case. I gave it only 4 stars because I had no use for the long strap.
I purchased this as my first trackball mouse, needing something to replace my old logitech mouse and wanting a trackball.Order was quick and simple, shipping wasn't bad. Tracking didn't necessarily track the package like most should, as I stared at a tracking screen for about 3 days seeing 1 lone message that my package has left. It showed up in my mailbox before tracking told me where it was.Opened the package up, and the first thing I noticed is the ball. It doesn't secure itself to the actual mouse, so I'm a little worried that I'm going to end up loosing it with children running around the house.The USB connection is roughly 6 feet long, which allowed me plenty of room to adjust where exactly I wanted to place the mouse.I went to Kensington's website and downloaded their free software for the mouse, which allowed me to adjust the speed of the mouse, button assignments and more.My first real day of usage was yesterday, and I can say that I'm loving it. The only drawback I would say is the left/right buttons could be a bit larger or located closer to the top of the mouse. I found myself adjusting the location of the mouse so that my finger wouldn't have to stretch too far to the left to click anything. The right click is about the same.This has no option for a scroll wheel. I thought maybe it would when I grabbed the software, but it's not like a scroll wheel. It's taking some time to get used to it, but overall I'm pleased with my new mouse.I would highly recommend this seller/product.
Grip works fine as do the included batteries. It couldn't imagine paying twice as much for the Canon-branded solution ... especially on an entry-level DSLR.This is the only battery grip I have used for the Rebel XT so I cannot compare it against the Canon product or the other 3rd party grips. However, there's not a lot to it mechanically so I can't imagine a whole lot of difference ... especially given the price.I haven't tried the 6-AA batery adapter but it's nice to have the option. I also haven't had any functional problems with the grip or the 3rd party batteries. I might even buy some spares.My only minor complaint is that the rubber grip is separating slightly from the plastic grip molding that it overlays. It's like a vinyl sticker that's peeling up around the edge. It's very minor and hardly noticable. However, it is a little disheartening to have this issue at less than 1 month of usage. I've manage to keep it stuck back in place but it might be a problem in the future.Given the price/performance ratio though, I would still re-purchase this item given the opportunity.
This is a great product and installation was a simple. I only wish they can find a way to makw the cable smaller for less clutter.
I purchased 2 of these units for my 14yr old twins for Christmas. I had dowloaded the software earlier to see how it would work, Had no problems with the install in XP Home. This is the most reviewed product I have ever bought, lots of opinions from what seem to be Apple shills, that it is not very good.It is good. Works as advertized. The music that you can download through the Zune market place is vast. I would like to see some video for download but that is coming and I have found a small free program that I can use for that.The software only lets you have 2 Zunes assigned to it at one time on one computer. I found that I could use another computer to add another. As this product matures I understand that it can be software upgraded to do more. Read some of the forums to see what may be coming. Competive price, well made ect. I have no regrets that I bought the units.
When my husband bought me a big beautiful Benz. Old 1987. I said you HAVE to put a cd player in it. But the perfect all natural wood was not something I wanted to destroy. The original equipment from Germany worked well and had great sound. I don't think it ever had AC-DC played through it until I got it! Anyway this was the perfect product for my issue. Now I can listen to rock on cassette and my Teaching Company lectures on CD. Easy to use.
This is a great drive. It is fast, silent, and seems to be reliable. It works well with my PC and Laptop. However, there are two minor quirks. 1)I use an IBM Thinkpad X31 laptop. When I boot up with the Seagate drive plugged into my USB port, my IBM system won't boot up unless the Seagate drive is disconnected. I changed my BIOS boot priorities to ignore the Seagate drive, but that didn't work. 2) The drive comes with two "pigtails" on the USB cable. One "pigtail" is labelled data + power, the other pigtail is labelled power only. It seems like this drive may consume more power than other drives and Seagate was forced to add an additional pigtail to draw power from a second USB port. Apparently, my PC's USB port provides enough power so the 2nd "pigtail" isn't used.If you want a good, reliable drive, you can't go wrong with a Seagate drive.
I bought this item (keyboard only, with an engraved Czech overlay (it was cheaper that way, haha)) from a refurbishing company in the UK off eBay and I have to say it's a fantastic device. It's better than my old Logitech MX5000 keyboard, especially due to the backlighting (which is bright!) and the built in mouse (You need to find the right sensitivity in intellitype for it though, but that's quick to fix). Also, using the internal Bluetooth card on my dell (Wireless 360 Bluetooth Module), and the one on my ps3, I haven't had any connectivity problems whatsoever. Also, contrary to some of the other reviews, this keyboard also works on standard 1.5V alkaline batteries; just obviously don't hook it up to the charging hub when you're using alkalines (or they, as in the batteries, will rupture). By the way, I like it so much that I just bought the charging hub (which can work in any country without a transformer, it only needs a plug adaptor to work in foreign countries) from the same seller, along with some 2650 mAH NiMH rechargeable duracells (The green Japanese made ones without the copper top). I'm also looking around for a good deal on a standalone wireless laser mouse 8000 to complete my set. I'll update this review with more info when I get these items.Just one more thing, for those people complaining that this keyboard doesn't work in the BIOS--of course it doesn't as it's not connected through a USB interface; it's bluetooth, lol. (Bluetooth HID devices usually aren't supported in computer BIOSes).Also, seriously, if you want this item nowadays, buy it off eBay as I don't think it's in production now. I saw the whole combo going for $250 USD from an Israeli seller in Rishon Lezion, compared to the $369 here, and you can probably buy it by component at a price even cheaper than that (although that will take some effort in eBay auctions, and the charging hub appears to be difficult to come by outside the UK at the moment off eBay).My only gripes are that the keyboard has very small arrow keys, and the fact that there is an utter lack of documentation online. Contrary to what other users say however, I could honestly care less about the lack of a number pad, I never use one and the fact there is no number pad makes the keyboard small and easy to move around.
Things to think about when getting headphones/earbuds:A great review from a traveler who is a headphone stickler.Short:Pros: They sound great with good bass.Cons: If you sing to yourself, phones that plug into your ears are not for you. The cord is very short- too short for me - at 5'8".Things to think about when getting headphones/earbuds:If you want headphones to wear with a collared shirt:1) You need headphones that are not connected. I founf the Nike Flight headphones to the best. I love them - great bass, cool looking, incognito, etc; but, the two ear pieces are connected by a behind the head band. If wearing a T-shirt, this is great. If wearing a collared shirt at the airport, everytime you turn your head, the rear band hits your collar and knocks the headphones off of your ears.If you want to sing to yourself while wearing headphones/earbuds:1) Don't buy in the ear type or "plug type" earbuds. They plug your ear and when you sing - it sounds like you are singing through your ears. Put your fingers all the way in your ears and sing and you will know what I mean. It takes all the fun out of singing as loud as you can in the rental car in the middle of podunt ohio.If you wear headphone inside your shirt so they aren't seen.1) When I travel, I put the headphones on inside my shirt, I string it down the onside of my shirt, up out of my pants, under my belt, and into my pocket where my ipod lives. The problem comes when the unit has a 1 meter cord. The 1 meter cord is too short by about 6". I am 5'8".
The Portapro were the first headphones I bought that weren't standard with an ipod, and after much research and use i do not regret the decision. The sound quality is amazing, I didn't have to really "break them in" to notice the higher punchier bass, which i like, but its not so overpowering as to ruin Classical or Sanatra. In my opinion they are good headphones for the price, with the open backs and lack of noise cancelling, its possible to jam out and carry on a conversation, however it is annoying to have to keep turning the volume up to drown out outside sounds in a loud car or room. Which wasnt a tremendous issue for me. I would recommend them to my friends, high quality, good warranty.
A toner cartridge. Full of toner. Can be used to get your printer back on line, OR, can be used to prop up a dining room table that has one short leg.
This might be a good product but even with Comcast's help could not get it to work with a Canon i560. I was trying to hook it up with a Neatgear combo router-modem. I have an hp notebook and wanted to leave the printer in one room and use the hp in another.Dean
Why should you get this? I mean now that the Ipod mini is now just $200 you should just get that. You get 4 times the space and most importantly, a screen. You know that creative has a MP3 player callled the Nano, it costs the same, is smaller and IT HAD A FRIGGIN' SCREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great entry-level MP3/CD Player. ...The Koss doesn't have the flashy case or the large LCD screen, but I still like it better than the Expanium. It is much simpler to use, and it has better battery life as well (the Expanium has only 10 hours). It is also noticeably lighter and thinner than the Expanium, which is also a big plus. It has a slower boot time (the time it takes from when you turn the player on until when the music starts to play) than the Expanium, but there is almost no delay what-so-ever between tracks. ...I have had no trouble at all with any of my burned cds; they all play fine. As for the "electronics fan from New Jersey", he needs some serious help if he can't make an MP3 cd correctly. It is a totally no-brainer process, so don't believe what he says. I only have had two problem this CD player. 1) that if there are any long, noticeable scratches on the CD, the player will sometimes misread these and suddenly go from 3:23 on track 5 to 3:24 on track 6; but that rarely happens. and 2) it cannot read ID3 tags (song name, artist, and album information). However, all in all, this is a great MP3/CD player, and the price is right.
its a quality cable! I have purchased a couple of these for surround sound powered subs with no problems. I have had them a couple of years.
Have purchased two of these, one for my home and one for an audio visual home install i did. Great performance, can't go wrong with this product.
these headphones are the bestbut not better than my sennheiser hd 457s.they have great bass responce.and are very comfortable.i use them with my mp3 psyc cd walkman,mini disc,rca lyra mp3,and my laptop computer.they are great.ive always wanted a pairof these headphones.but i keep putting off buying a pair back in the 80&amp;quot;s.when i first saw them on the cuircuit city site.i had to have them.but they wanted 45$.so i waited then 2weeks went by.i returned back to cuircuit city web site,there they were for 20$.thyat when i perchased them.for half the price.at the store.
I purchased the Sony DSC-S75 back in June and have found it to be an excellent camera. I shopped around and did the research thing and this was the ticket. As other reviews have stated, the 8mb is a joke. I bought a 64mb and then a 128mb. I used the 128 this weekend for a birthday party and could not use it up. I have found that I can get about 81 shots on the finest setting with the 128mb. As far as picture quality...it is superb!! The macro lets you take beautiful crisp clear shots on flowers, close ups on faces, whatever. I went hog wild and bought the tripod, Sony flash, lense adapter, wide angle lense, and filters. All I can say is if you are looking for a great camera, this is it. Highly recommend reading all of the manual. Battery life: have never lost power and I have been taking LOTS of pictures.
This item comes bundled with "U3 Launchpad" software.The software cannot be removed.In case you missed it: the software CANNOT be removed.Sandisk makes this software load on any computer the drive is inserted into, without any prompt or permission. I would love to personally thank SanDisk for crashing each and every other USB device connected to my computer as well as the printer network on a university campus.Unless you are a devious prankster with intentions of giving someone else a free flash drive to crash their (and possibly their entire network's) computers: DO. NOT. BUY. THIS. PRODUCT.Because there's "small print" about the software on packaging, SANDISK WILL NOT TAKE THEM BACK. You are just left with a $30 paperweight.This is a lousy joke and a terrible example of horrific engineering, customer service, and MALWARE, as the programs run with NO permission or provocation.Spend your money, in any amount, on another company. If you really wish to have this drive, try the exact same thing: take 30 bucks and burn it while dropping each and every one of your USB devices on your network into a tub of water.
These headphones are great. You will not be disappointed. They sound great with music, but play games and turn on the VMSS and it will take your games to a whole new level. Much recommended.
It's a great case for my ipod classic. Ive dropped it accidently and purposely a couple times and has not scratched or damaged my ipod in anyway. The belt clip broke, but it doesnt matter, because I never really used it anyway. It's all about the toughskin rubberized material. Great quality.
This is the first HDMI cable I've ever bought. With all of the hubub surrounding generic cables vs. Monster or other name brand cables, I wasn't going to spend more than I had to. For $1.70 shipped, this 6' HDMI cable upgraded the hi-def video output of my xbox 360. I was using the hi-def component cables for my xbox to connect to my 1080i CRT tv. The picture always cut off about 1/2" on each side of the screen, no matter how I changed the settings. Once I hooked up this HDMI cable, the picture was more vibrant, with deeper darker blacks, and the screen format was corrected, and no longer cut off the sides. Hoory! Victory at last! My tv is a Sony 32" HD CRT, (weighs about 200lbs) so it's not as big a screen as many people have, but this cable made me happy.
Having had a D2-60GB for four years and still counting, decided to add the D2-160Gb as a second storage and back-up device for my iMac. Easy to set up - hooked up the included power and FW400 cables, booted up the iMac and voila!-instant recognition. Partitioned the disc into two volumes to keep operating system and audio/video files separated and began transfer of data from the iMac to the D2-160GB. No problems whatsoever- unit runs very quietly with occasional muted clicking noises when reading/writing... very unobjectionable. And in the stand-up position, disc saves on desk space. All in all, a great product that gives great satisfaction and security.
If you need the basics and priced very reasonable the Whistler Pro-58 fills the bill nicely. No regreats and all smiles.
I love this lens. It brings you right up to the action. It takes an amazing, clear image. The image stabilization works great and has both Mode 1 and 2. The ultrasonic auto focus is super fast and quiet. Well worth the price!
I was blown away when I got this case. It was huge and it looks awesome. Very nice case with plenty of room and very sturdy.
The Kodak C653 is a great camera for the price. Easy to use point and shoot. The batteries seem to last a long time and the camera is durable. I dropped it (hard) on the sidewalk last weekend and it suprisingly worked afterword. Minor drawbacks are: A little to long of wait between pictures and it looses the date and time if the batteries are left out to long.
I ordered the memory card for my phone and it worked just fine.SanDisk is a good brand and now i can take pictures on my lg800 phone.
This is a really great bag for the cost - everyone comments that it is a great bag, and then is shocked when I tell them how little I paid for it. It's genuine Canon, so if you're big on the name like I am, that's a nice plus. Another added bonus that I didn't know about before buying is that it has straps on the underside of the bag for a small tripod.You will be able to fit a TON of gear in this bag. I fit my DSLR camera, 3 lenses, a compact digital video camera, a point-and-shoot digital camera, DSLR charger/battery, camcorder charger/battery, extra media, manuals, install cd's (in case someone wants to see the photos on their home computer), cables (firewire, usb), vertical grip, manuals, and I still have plenty of space left over.The only downside is that when I want to be mobile this is bigger and bulkier than I'd like it to be. I need to find a bag that will safely fit my camera and one or two lenses, and that's it.The bag is well constructed and feels like it will withstand years of abuse.
I was grocery shopping at the discount grocery store (blemished boxes, wierd off-brands, stuff like that) and found this tablet for $25. My girlfriend had been wanting a tablet for quite some time so I thought, "What the hell, it's twenty-five bucks."The only thing I installed off of the included CD was the actual driver. I assume the photo editing software is subpar, so I'm not even going to bother with it; I use Paint Shop Pro 7. It also includes some kind of handwriting recognition software that I skipped, assuming that the Microsoft Office handwriting software would suffice.After installing the included battery in the pen, installing the driver, rebooting, and plugging the tablet into the USB, it didn't work. I was pretty disappointed. I checked the troubleshooting page of the manual, and one of its obvious suggestions was to replace the battery. Luckily I had a known good Duracell AAA still in a pack, because it turned out the cheapo battery included with the product was dead. I replaced the battery and everything worked fine!In fact, I love this thing. I don't even want to use a mouse anymore. I think it'll be even more efficient once I map some more functions to the hot cells. You can set these to do some internet functions like open a particular web site, send an email; run any executable with any parameters; or fire a key combination with ctrl/shift/alt/any other key. All three of these functions seem to work pretty well.Now I am by no means an artist, but the second thing I did with this tablet was to set a cute little cartoon drawing I found on the cover of a magazine on top of the tablet and trace it into Paint Shop Pro. This was fun! I think the accuracy of the tablet is greater than my ability to draw a straight line or a smooth curve. The tip of the pen is just sensitive enough (the tip emulates a left click) and the buttons on the barrel of the pen are well placed for middle and right click functions (These button assignments are configurable. You can change which mouse button they emulate or make them double-clicks).Using Microsoft's handwriting recognition software, I was able to create a short document pretty easily. Of course, I can't write as fast as I can type, so this probably wouldn't be very useful but for things like filling in text boxes and such. The only problems with the recognition I attribute to the software, not the hardware.The problems I have with this product are minor. For one, you must be an administrator of the computer to install the drivers (understandably), but you must also be logged in as an administrator to change any of the settings in the tablet's control panel. I can't change any of the hot cell assignments and things like that on my normal user account, which is a little annoying.The way this thing works is pretty neat; you don't actually have to touch the pad with the pen except to click. Just hovering the pen within about an inch of the surface is enough to move the cursor. A little green light on the tablet blinks when the pen is being detected (I guess - the manual doesn't mention this light). The only thing is, the little hole near the top where, presumably, the pen is supposed to be kept when not in use is too close to the tablet surface so the light is blinking and, again presumably, the battery in the pen is being drained. This is solved by putting the pen in upside down, but it isn't very stable this way.Overall, I'm quite satisfied with this purchase. It was a great deal! Honestly, I was really surprised that it worked this well. For $25 at the Grocery Outlet I expected a piece of junk, but I'm planning on going back to get another one today so my girlfriend and I don't have to fight over this one ;)Hope this helps,Howie Stephens
I just got this camera for my birthday and it takes great pictures and short movies anywhere, even underwater! The reason why we can take this camera underwater is because of its waterproof case which protects the camera from anything, like sand and rain. I really enjoyed it because it was a lot of fun taking it to the beach taking pictures of it with my friends. It was definitely worth the price and you should for sure buy this camera.
Yes it does cost a bit more than a standard splitter, but well worth it. My wife and I can listen to the same MP3s now and she can have the sound adjusted exactly as she likes it. I am probably going to buy some more of these to use at my computer to split the sound to my monitor speakers and my good speakers.Very good deal and a perfect product.
I just bought mine and it works great! The software is easy to install. I had to download the software updates from adaptec.com to get rid of a couple bugs, but that was painless as well. I was able to get the full 8x writing ability to make an audio cd without any errors.
I received the Koss HB60 wireless headphones as a gift. I had put this product on my Amazon "wish list" because it's the ONLY wireless headphones available that allows the use of personal headphones or ear buds other than those provided by the manufacturer. I never expected the Koss earphones to be any good (and threw them away after opening the package). I didn't care. I only wanted a wireless system that would allow me to use my Bose headphones. This is the only system on the market that can do that. And it works just fine. All the people who rated this product with one or two star are idiots. Who walks into another room with their headphones on while watching TV? Who uses their computer right next to their wireless receiver while watching a movie? And any negative comments about range are just argumentative. I sit about 15 feet from my TV and have had no reception problems. Admittedly, I do experience a little bit of background hiss. But it is easily managed with proper volume settings. For the lowest hiss, set the Koss receiver volume as low as possible and adjust your listening volume with your TV remote. With the right settings, what little hiss there is never bothers me. This unit was easy to set up and worked great right out of the box (after battery installation). I have watched several movies so far on the first set of batteries and it's still going strong. If there is a negative, it is that battery installation in the receiver unit is sort of a pain. The belt clip on the receiver makes it hard to insert the most recessed of the two AA batteries. But once it's in, the other battery clicks in easily. Since I don't wear the receiver as a clip-on device, I may just remove (or break off) the clip since it's worthless to me. If you want a wireless headphone system for your TV but you prefer to use your own personal headphones or ear buds, this is the only system I know of that can meet your needs and it works just fine.
I too came over from the palm. I always liked the many palm apps, but in reality the more I look the more I find that are useless, but no one removed them from the sites.I wanted wireless to connect to net at home, maybe work. Since I recently got the nokia 3650 phone for free I didn't really need a phone, but needed the pda and some internet access.I have not tried to use it with the bluetooth on the nokia, but I am amazed at the out of the box wireless net.Just powered up and connected right away with no problems and I was so dreading getting things connected. I had gone with the ipaq that had BT but no wifi. I bought a card with it and it just didn't work, or I just could not get it up and running. The 5555 is worth it, no problems, it connected out of the box and it looks and feels great. Color amazing and it runs games like a pro.I'm pleased.
Have had it for months and have ordered 2 more.Does as It should.
Only 4 stars because I don't like Velcro and I'd like a little more padding.I have an A75 and am very happy with this case.I have the following different opinions from other reviewers.The case offers just as much dirt protection as any SLR case I ever owned. Also if I dropped any of my old 35mm SLRs in their leather case with a hard lens cup, it would have caused just as much damage as with this case. (The camera weighs, what, an eighth as much?)The scraped up "Canon PowerShot" name plate is evidence of the protection my stratch-less camera has received.While the case has no strap, any Canon PowerShot camera does. People (including myself) often leave the strap in the box because they know they're going to look for a real case (and expect a strap there). Even on my 1974 Minolta SRT101 the strap is attached to the camera, not the case. Make sure you get the strap if you buy a used camera.With the strap around my right hand, it's a quick rip of velcro and I'm in shooting position with my finger on the on/off button.We like these little cameras because they're there when we need them.4 batteries OR a flash card fit in the pocket. I use 1GB cards and find them hard to use up. However, the truth is that, in practice, I carry a spare card and wonder about my battery life.
I bought this camera for two purposes: 1) to replace an older VHS camera and 2) to use for converting my VHS tapes to DVD's. I give it 4-1/2 stars for #1 and 0 stars for #2. (In my research before buying the camera, I managed to miss the fact that the GS320 does not have AV input, so can't be used to convert analog to digital. Rats!)However, for everything else I wanted, I was very satisfied. Other reviewers have pretty well expounded on the pros and cons. I'll just say that the quality of pictures (both video and still) that we get with this camera is really great. When I first got the camera, I handed it our son who is studying Film Production and works with professional camcorders. After fiddling with the controls and looking over its features, he expressed great delight with my purchase. (Yesss!)It took me a while to figure out the menus and I haven't enough experience to handle the manual control options well, but overall, I would highly recommend this camera.
I bought this for backup for my Canon SD630. Works great! Definitely useful to have for travelling and long photo sessions.
Garmin 60CSx returned, because half of menu buttons did not function.Amazon promptly replaced with new functioning unit.
Excellent job on photos. Better than having them developed. My only concern is how long the cartridges will last as they are kind of pricey.However at this point I would reccommend the printer. Setup was easy and it works great.
THIS IS A GOOD PRODUCT. IT'S A LITTLE HEAVY. VERY SOLID. VERY BRIGHT ON ITS HIGHEST SETTING. THE BRIGHTNESS IS ADJUSTABLE WITH A KNOB THAT GOES FROM %100 - %10. THE LIGHT GETS A LITTLE YELLOW ON THE LOWEST SETTING. I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.
I've had the MFC-4800 for over 4 years now, and it has been nothing but reliable. I have no idea why the negative reviewers have had so many problems, but unless it's mechanical, it's probably not the fault of the printer. I've been able to fax, scan, copy and print thousands of pages without a single problem, even though I've done nothing to maintain it. Toner is cheap and good number of pages per cartridge, too. It's about as easy to use as a multifunction printer can get, I suppose. There are a few issues with this printer, one of which is that when the printer goes to sleep on power save, once in a long while it will be dropped by Windows 2000 (a simple power cycle of the printer and reboot of the PC gets it back), but no problems on XP so far. And yes, as one of the reviewers stated, MFC-4800 is really not meant to be a network printer (although Brother does sell compatible print servers). Otherwise, I have had very few paper jams/misfeeds, handles thick card stock paper well (since the feed path is straight in and flat). Very few, if any, computer-related products can ever be called an "investment", but this one has definitely given me more than what I expected for the price I paid. I'give it 4.5 stars, but 4 would be unfair, so I give it a 5.
I started with their little brothers, the WH88's in some old Zenith "circle of sound" omnidirectional sealed tube speakers. I was impressed with their cost to performance and decided to try these WH1238's. I've got them in old Audio Dynamics mid tower ported floor speakers. Crossover is at 800 hz for the woofers, and power is just 50W RMS per channel from my Scott RS500 receiver, but it's enough to get me in trouble with the neighbors, ah apartment life... Guess I'll leave the 250WX2 amp in the closet. The only way Pyramid could make me happier would be to make them with poly cones like their car audio series.
I wanted a boombox to play cds and tapes while I exercise, I can use it while I am riding my stationary bike, or walking my treadmill. It's just what I wanted. Perfect for me. Sounds good, easy to use and light to carry to different locations. Small enough for a small table. Perfect.
Setting this up was a disaster. Very poor documentation, it took twenty minutes to figure out even how to open the cartridges. Then all hell broke loose, it refused to recognize them, and HP's 24/7 phone support turns out to be only 12 hours a day for inkjet printers. After 5 hours of struggling, I went to bed, called the next morning, and finally ascertained the wrong cartridges shipped with the printer. On the plus side, both HP and Staples were more than willing to exchange it, but the Staples manager also told me a lot of people have trouble with these cartridges.
vivo en buenos aires, argentina,en el barrio de Belgrano, y el alcance es espectacular- Desde Federico Lacroze, se escucha perfecto en el norte, hasta Congreso, y en el sur hasta Dorrego. Muy recomendable alternativa para celular, cuando uno se mueve cerca de la casa y tiene chicos .
I had trouble finding a stylish CD Wallet. I found that CD Wallets in styles that WOMEN like are very scarse! Fortunately, I found this one. It is very sturdy. The exterior has a very short faux fur which is very soft to touch. The incide is clear and white. I also love the handle. It can almost be worn like a wrist wallet. I just love that I found this item! I hope companies start making more CD Wallets that women like.
With a surge protector, one never knows how well it works until it is tested. The decision which to get is based on factors of cost, value of equipment, and features of the protector. My decision for this Belkin Surge Protector (BE108230-12) was based on these factors. It probably is not the best unit on the market, but I would say it is in the upper class. The unit was small in physical size and large in features. It was easy to set up. Hopefully, it will never be tested, but if it is, the features appear to be sufficient to protect my equipment.
We bought this computer in 2004 and had it repaired for a loose power jack in 2006 (symptoms: loses power either sporadically or completely; eventually destroys the motherboard due to arcing at the power source and simply won't start). It took months to repair because it came back with a faulty keyboard and had to be sent back. Now, again, the power jack is loose. Looking online, I see this is fairly common for HP notebooks (as well as for several other brands). But HP doesn't "recognize" this problem and therefore won't recall it or offer free repair or a work-around solution. It's common for manufacturers to attempt to blame the consumer for moving the notebook around too much or for pulling out the adapter at an angle, or whatever. But we didn't even move this HP zv5120us notebook/laptop since it was last repaired, except for maybe once. Hey, you should be able to move the darn thing; it's a LAPTOP! If people want something to be done about this, they need to contact HP and complain. I did; unfortunately, they are just parrots that can only repeat that the problem is not recognized as an issue and that I can pay for a repair (hundreds of dollars and weeks of time lost.)The one work-around that I saw people talking about online, an all-in-one media entertainment cable, is said by HP technicians not to be a real solution, as the power supply still arcs inside and will eventually cause damage/failure. Even if you want to try it, this cable is currently not to be found, at least not at the retail price of $40. You might find it on Ebay for many times that - probably because of all the HP owners trying to get around the loose jack problem, not realizing or caring that it's a temporary fix at best.Thanks for letting me express my frustration. Maybe it will help to caution potential buyers, and maybe some people who are experiencing the same issue will contact HP to let them know it IS a "recognized" problem, at least among many of their customers. I'm big on consumer rights, and I feel it's just not right for HP to be in denial at the consumer's expense!(Other weaknesses that we have noticed: The paint finish wears off very quickly; the dvd player stops sometimes while watching.)
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
Gone are the days of the cheesy little novelty item digicam, with its whopping 640*480 resolution, ASA 60 equivalence and lens that does not compare favorably to a Koday Funsaver disposable. This is the real thing. A digital camera to satisfy photography enthusiasts.This camera produces remarkable results at high resolutions. It emulates ASA 100, 200, 400 and 800. Has white-balance settings to satisfy most conditions, allows you to set your own if you want more accuracy. Goes a reasonable distance on both sides of 50mm, at selectable F-stops in the F3-F10 range. Aperature-priority, shutter-priority, programmable auto and full manual settings let you take control of what you want.Two complaints: the included 16mb card is a bit small for my tastes, but prices on those are falling. (Amazon has a Viking 128mb card at [a good price] And the shutter timer only works in macro focus mode and deselects itself after you use it, which can get annoying if you are taking a series of tripod shots. But this is all minor, and does not change the fact that this is the only digital I've found that has made me hang up my Minolta SLR.
This is the worst disappointment to discover that the picture frame, unlike most that we could have bought instead simply does not work without "activating" it. That is, you stick in your memory card, but then nothing happens, unless you subscribe to a service over internet, phone, whatever. This way you could activate a card reader that you have already paid for. This was not at all our intention when we purchased this product as the package makes no mention of such "bundling". Now I am stuck with a gift that was returned to us from a grandmother, who could not make it work. Neither could I. I will try returning it to where we bought it and do my best to warn others about this rip off.
This dual deck recorder makes nice recordings.It is far easier to use than most dual decks because of the "easy guider system" thus making copying a snap.A real bargin at a very fair price.
I LOVE my little new toy. I was debating to get this or Canon SD600, both in the same price range and same megapixel. After doing a lot of research online and seeing the actual models in store, I decided to get this one and I am really glad I did. What I really like about this camera so far:1. the optical image stabilization really works wonder! at least for me who used to get a lot of fuzzy pix from my old fuji. I was able to get a too-good-to-be-true pix of my cat yearning in motion!! This may not work for everything (if there's a lot of jittering/shaking) but it sure works for what I was looking for (without compromising the quality). One of the most common probs with compact cameras is jittering/shaking hands, and this certainly takes care that for you!2. GREAT battery life, which is what I really love and care about. I was able to point and shoot over 100 pix so far (half of them with flash, though not consecutively) and plus some video clicks and still have full battery signal on. It's amazing! I also compared the battery life with the canon sd600 online.. it's about double according to some standard.3. Nice LCD. For those of you who might be worried about missing the viewfinder on this toy, the battery life certainly makes up for it (plus the viewfinder usually doesn't get you 100% of the actual picture anyway). Some review said that LCD playback quality is not as good, but I find no problem with it. (from a pair of non-prof/average eyes, that is)4. Very user-friendly. I didn't really need to read manual to figure out most features of the camera. I just got it on the hand for less than 2 days and I am already feeling like a pro with this camera.5. fast start-up and little shutter lag~ which is also important to me.6. a lot of features. allow you to quickly change to different scene modes/effects.Some cons that I can think of:1. I think maybe some people will think brands like Canon has better image quality? I don't have a new model Canon to compare with but with the previous models (in Canon & Fuji), I can't tell much difference. (looks great to me for what I can tell)2. No optical viewfinder (for the people who really want to have viewfinder).3. the size of the camera is a little bigger than SD600 (and cannot compare to credit-card size casio Ex-Z60. though this can be a pro & con depending on each individual's preference. I have small/medium hands and the camera feels just fine (I was able to use one hand to navigate the bottoms/menu and to take pix). But I can see probs with bigger hands4. the control bottoms are kind of small (which is typical in compact cameras). Again, might be problematic with bigger hands.***Over all, for the price in this range, I think this is one of the best value on market right now that has a nice package of what typical people are looking for (user-friendly, long battery life, anti-shake, great/decent pix quality). You usually have to pay for an extra $100 to get that optical stabilization feature in other model (i.e. Canon SD700).No camera is perfect but this camera has definitely come close to that! I'd definitely recommend this for anyone. I just hope the magic will last me for the years to come! have to wait to see about that!
I replaced a Sony digital shower radio that became inoperable due to water damage with the Sangean. The Sangean is more expensive but definitely worth the difference in price and more. It is more water proof and has better sound.
I bought this Boss Amplifier installation kit about two years ago to power a 1000 watt kenwood amp and it included everything i needed to power my amp, so installation was a breeze. =) The cooper wiring is not true 8 gauge so don't be surprised if it seems to be a little thin. I am currently still using this kit. I just upgraded my system and bought a Hifonics Brutus 1200 watt amp. I will probably upgrade to 2 or 4 gauge wiring in the near future but for now this does the job for me. For 12 dollars this kit is well worth the money.
I bought a 37" LG about 2 months ago, and got this cable because I do a lot of gaming and watch movies and I couldn't be happier. Why anyone would spend $40+ at the store for the exact same thing is beyond me.
This product works very well. Other products a fraction of the price work just as well in my humble opinion. The key to having good heat sink is to eliminate air bubbles. Instead of using the "scrape method" for application, use the "dot method" and make sure the heat sink is pressed very hard against the heat source and secure tightly. Search youtube for videos explaining.
looks pretty good, feels solid and makes for a great lens protector.Screws on easily and allows other lens attachments/lens cap to be affixed.
I am a pro wedding photographer. I've had a pair of these since 2006 and could not be happier. I did quite a bit of research, not just online, but in the field. I rented various models of pro offerings from Canon and Nikon. I attended "rep" days at my local camera store so I could grill the Nikon and Canon reps for answers to the questions that were not covered in the marketing materials or online reviews. I wanted a professional camera set up, but ended up with the pro-sumer 5D from Canon. Here are the factors that finally made my decision;1)Performance:It must possess a fast enough ISO to capture clean low light images.It must have enough processor mettle to keep up with fast paced shooting. Any processor lag is not acceptable.It must produce file quality and size that delivers professional quality images to my clients.It must be durable enough to withstand the inherent bumps, dust and inclement weather I encounter during the course of a wedding.It must work perfectly with professional quality lenses, flashes and batteries.2)Size/WeightI have small hands and not a huge amount of forearm strength. I needed an ergonomic set-up that I could carry continuously for 8-10 hours without needing to take up a special exercise routine that would give me Pop-eye arms.Granted, there were "better" cameras, but they were weighed down with additional features that I didn't want or need. I needed a lighter camera with standard and well placed controls that I can change and adapt from moment to moment without needing to scroll through lots of options. My biggest complaint about the 5D was the lack of weather seals and dust management, but these issues turned out to be minor. I don't change lenses that often and I clean the sensors before every job. This has kept the dust to a minimum.Overall, I have been very satisfied with the 5D and would not hesitate to recommend it to sports and wedding photographers. It is a fast and lightweight camera that produces nice large image files.
I've had good experinces with this one so I also ordered this 5 pack for everyone in my group.I had a really old Kensington camera which worked only with Win 95/98 and after few years I decided to use a webcam for general conference calls and for fun too. I basically compared this model with Creative labs Webcam NX Ultra and found this model has had lot of upgrades and been on the market for quite sometime. So I went ahead anh bought it.- Very easy to setup- have used with windows messenger and MSN messenger- software for video and picture recordings- good microphone quality- I like the Face Track feature where the camera follows the face and zooms in accordingly. You need to have it on the zoom in mode so that it can pan automatically with in the field of sight.I've used this for many conference calls within US and outside US also.Really worth the value and friends also like the quality of audio/video with the chat.It does come with the flat panel clip as advertised in the product and I've never seen the other error about "imgstud.exe" as "Mary Foster Cox" suggested.
The features do not remotely live up to the hype. The base map is close to useless and without the addition to the add on map, will do no more than a $150 gps. If I still had the box, I would send it back
Monster ScreenClean is a bit expensive,but it works quite well, removing fingerprints and those smudges of unknown origin quickly and easily. The bottle holds 200 mL, so I expect it will last a very long time. Recommended for all those expensive flat panels.
Has exceeded my expectations. As good as image quality as my XSi and 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM and much more fun to use. The camera just feels great when its in my hands and is an absolute joy to use while taking pictures.
It is nice for the price but its also a bit small for me I would like it to be 20% larger and have a larger side pouch for food snacks but in the market of camera bags it is one of the best for the money.
Like other reviewers have said, this product is awesome for not-tech savvy family members. I don't know of any other digital frame that does what a ceiva can do--namely, that allows me to send pictures to it from across the country/globe.But like any popular gift item, don't wait until December to order one if you need it for Christmas. And order directly from the website, not through Amazon, if you want up-to-date information on backordering, etc.I've never had a problem with any of the 5 frames in my family--not with getting the frame, setting it up, or renewing the subscription.
Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's for a machine that is long outdated and probably no longer supported by the factory. Supplies for this machine is starting to get a little hard to find, so finding normal consumables like the toner is a great (considering that the machine will still make great copies and that we got the machine for free). Only thing is that cost on consumables on this machine is high (toner, imaging cartage, etc), so we will probably retire this machine when this toner runs out.
The double decker slide box is great for storage. It's easy to get the slides in and out. I like how little room it takes up compared to the old notebooks we had. They even give you a sheet to mark what slides are in each section.
Astonishing performance for such a small package. If your laptop does not come with a webcam this is the one to get. It works with Skype HQ mode, whereas garden variety 1.3MP cams don't.
After reading many of the reviews here I was uncertain if this was the best product for dependable use with our needs here in SE Texas. I went ahead with the purchase and received it in time for a trip to San Antonio during the torential downpours in that area during July. We put it to the test with many alerts of flash flooding, tornado alerts and many others in several counties around. It let us know without fail of each one long before the "poor TV reception" alerted us. I was able to setup multiple county alert tracking without any problems, no battery drain problems or any of the other questionable problems reported by others in their reviews. I believe that many of those issues complained about were due to not reading the manual and following its steps in sequence. If you do this you will be happy. Just an additional footnote on the difference between the 100b and the 100c, per Midland support personnel, they are the same product with different packaging.
This audio/video unit is so well designed and capable of providing my every day needs, I would marry it.
i had this radio for 1 day and it is the best i have ever hadthe noise reduction unit helps me pick up signals from up to 5 miles not four Five miles it is the best investment to buy two rite away!
On a recent vacation, we rented this GPS unit to guide us in unfamiliar territory. It is the easiest unit I have ever used and we liked it so much that we bought one! It got the satellites almost the minute we pulled out of the garage, plugging in the destination could not be easier, and being able to ask for the nearest type of store, restaurant, or gas station is invaluable! No more hunting through the yellow pages and wondering where things are located. I absolutely love it and would highly recommend it - the ease of use would make it perfect for anyone who fears technology or hates reading instruction manuals!
This is used as a sheet protector for geneology papers. They work excellently as a way to preserve old letters, news clippings and typed pieces. I want to order more.
Clarity of sound. Multiple choices on how to place this item in the bathroom. Just a great purchase all around.
i think over all this is a great product. minimal static. My only complaint would be that if it bangs against something, it is pretty loud through the speakers. but really, thats a minor issue. all in all i've been very happy with this product. easy to learn controls, decent sound, and a good price point.
Worked grreat from the start. I did have it professionally installed because I just changed to cable internet. Would highly recommend this product.
Had this camera for about a month now and am very pleased with it. I haven't had any issues with it besides the fact that when you consider buying lenses for this camera----be prepared to fork out some serious hard cash. No autofocus? Well, its still a great camera that takes some great pictures (Check my pictures to see for yourself) without much effort. I just upgraded from a Point and Shoot and am glad I did..now once I master this camera--D80 here I come!!
For cablemodems, computers on the go, or if you just want to have a simple, no-messy install for a network, USB is the way to go. I have tested it and it works wonderfully with Win98, 98SE, and 2000. However, Win95 has ALWAYS been prone to USB problems. I would strongly not recommending for ME either, since Microsoft was nice enough to put faults in that. UPGRADES, Anyone? Install is easy, even when the machine is running. Plug it in, and in minutes, you can be enjoying superfast internet access or a awesome multi-user game. All the software you need is there. :-) Another good thing from Linksys
So this is by no means a new product, but 30gb is more than the vast majority of people need out of an mp3 player so it's still a valid option and can be found at a good deal.I received my Zune as a gift for Christmas the very first year it was available. It still works great after all of these years..even after being dropped on tile more than twice.Zune software was stressful in the beginning but they've improved very much over the years to the point of there being no known problems.Again, yeah this isn't the new Zune and it's pretty thick now days, but great deals can be found on this device, which can do almost everything that the new Zunes can.I'd recommend the new Zunes first, but if you're looking for a good deal on an mp3 player and don't care how new it is, definitely go for this.
Bought as a present for a friend, He is really having fun with it, making videos to send to others...I can see him when we chat and the picture is very good.
Three days after receiving this cable I noticed some small artifacts around the screen. After investigating the cable I found that the HDMI end of the cable did not fit into my TV's HDMI port snugly and if the cable was not held up in the TV's connector no signal would come through. At first I thought it might be a bad HDMI port on my new TV. However, after trying this cable in all three of my HDMI ports and having the exact same issue, I then tested the Mediabridge cable I purchased from Amazon for my DVD player in all of the sockets and it worked perfectly. The other HDMI cables I have all fit snugly into the HDMI sockets on my TV. This cable feels like it's ready to fall out at any time no matter what socket it's put in. I'm going to be returning this cable and replacing it with a higher quality Belkin cable.
Below is a reposted review originally published on the page detailing this model in the yellow color ASIN: B00065HM1YI ordered the "yellow" model here...and found several "surprises". The Grundig (now Eton) FR-200 is a small "auxiliary" AM-FM portable which adds general shortwave radio coverage, an LED flashlight, and a three-way power design that allows for a quick "pick-me-up" to a replaceable and inexpensive rechargeable NiMH battery pack similar to one used in the typical cordless phone. A few minutes of cranking, `n you're back in broadcast business. With these options, it's virtually impossible for this radio to not find "juice". The FR-200 is imported by Eton from Tecsun in mainland China, and is marketed exclusively as an "emergency radio"...but I'm thinking--"perfect for the canoe and camping trip" where one wouldn't wish to lose something more costly to the elements.The reviews on this product have run the course--from favorable--to horrible. This would clearly indicate either a serious quality control problem...a lack of reviewer perspective on just WHAT objective this product was designed to meet...or both. After pondering this unique little $40 radio for over two years, I finally unwrapped and evaluated one (the package exterior said "yellow"--a neon-orange model waited inside). The FR-200 is less than HALF THE COST of its most-similar alternative--the Freeplay Summit (which I have ordered--and twice returned because of substandard performance), so I was somewhat skeptical of this product format. Upon closer examination and use, the less-expensive Grundig (while not brimming with "digital glitz" and rows of small silver buttons) is higher in overall performance, easier to pack and carry, and much more "disposable" should that situation arise. My prior skepticism has turned into consumer gratification. This product is satisfying, useful, and an unquestionable value. Here are my performance observations...AUDIO QUALITY: The sound of the FR-200 is crisp, clear, and natural. While far from "room shaking"--this unit is fine as a close-in companion; and more-than-adequate for its intended purpose as a standby "blackout radio", or convenient portable "sidekick" at home, in camp, or out on the water.RECEPTION ON FM: The worst goes first...The FM capabilities of the FR-200 are sad to barely acceptable, depending on your listening location. In a small community, ANY nearby local station with brawny signal strength will overload the circuits in this radio to a point that renders it nearly useless--unless you enjoy the offending local station, which will populate itself on nearly the entire FM dial--crowding out even not-so-distant stations from out-of-town. In an urban area, with many powerful "close-in" signals, the FM band becomes a jumbled and distorted mess where "ONLY the strong survive"--but barely! Interestingly, out in fringe areas, where brutish FM signals are few and far in-between, the band shows signs of intelligible life...a plus for rural listening!RECEPTION ON AM: Other than a few expensive "AM niche" and world-band receivers, the FR-200 is possibly one of THE BEST portable AM radios you can own! Sensitivity, selectivity (in the absence of a strong local station), and recovered audio quality are OUTSTANDING! NEVER have I seen a radio in this class (and several other classes for that matter) that provides as rich an AM listening experience. During the daytime, even very distant AM signals are intelligible and less-assailed by the all-to-familiar "circuit noise" that hinders weak AM station listening on most radios. Sensitivity remains consistent from the low (530 kHz) to the high (1700 kHz) end of the band--NOT typical for an AM receiver section in a radio at this price point. Right "out of the box" my FR-200 easily caught, and faithfully reproduced in early afternoon, six AM stations from Chicago--over 250 miles from my location. At night, this radio becomes a pint-sized DX-delight. Virtually EVERY channel is "alive", yet moderate-to-strong signals remain "separated" and fully intelligible. In the rare occasion that you may find, and choose to listen to, an AM station with a music format--you will find a hint of "hi-fi" in the reproduced audio. This level of AM performance is usually the domain of the "CC Radios" of the market; and at less than one-quarter of their cost--the FR-200 is an "AM standout". Here's another possible application: Your FR-200's headphone jack + a patch cord + the line input on your surround-sound = FAR BETTER AM reception and audio on that system.RECEPTION ON SHORT WAVE: Plainly put--it is "pedestrian" at best. If you're shopping for shortwave agility--continue your search. Nor do I recommend this radio as an entry into "the world of shortwave", either. The SW feature on this product is obviously a "convenience item"--which turns out to be operationally inconvenient at times. The technical idiosyncrasies of that band are such that the ability to optimally receive it demands a product design with a distinct focus. Interestingly, Eton-Grundig is a "shortwave company" that DOES NOT market the FR-200 as a "shortwave radio"...It merely "includes" that feature.THE GOOD ON SW: Prominent domestic and international broadcasters with big signals WILL find their way to your tiny FR-200, and strong stations can sound fairly good on this radio. In early afternoon (NOT a preferable SW listening day-part), I found the higher band ("SW-2") to be fairly-populated, and I was able to receive tiny 1000-watt CFRX Toronto, Canada here in the Midwest on the lower (inactive-by-day) "SW-1" band--a "catch" typical for a more-expensive rig designed for SWL. At night, on the active lower frequencies ("SW-1"), reception is generally decent with the built-in telescoping rod antenna, and can be improved with a "roll-up alligator-clip" wire antenna ($15 at "The Shack"). Unlike many small SW radios, the FR-200 can tune well below 49-meters (6 MHz)...even down to 90-meters (3 MHz) where several obscure domestic and western-hemisphere stations live by night. The laws of physics--and the laws of "affordable design" generally work to inhibit easy reception on these channels (if available) on low-cost SW radios. My FR-200 did an admirable job of snagging several of these signals with only its included antenna.THE NOT-SO-GOOD ON SW: Little is gained thru a decent receiver design if the user can't find or identify a desired station. Imagine tuning a radio with your eyes closed. That would describe the experience of hunting for a SW station on the FR-200 solely based on frequency info. Three design factors (I should say)--design compromises make this radio a chore to tune overall--and nearly impossible to "direct tune" on shortwave. (1) This receiver's "single-conversion" RF design permits strong signals to repopulate themselves on an additional frequency--causing interference to other stations and confusion for the user. (2) Nearly the entire shortwave service is "squeezed" into two "bands" that occupy a minimal 1.75-inches of band-spread. Now that's "touchy tight", especially when you consider that... (3) This unit's manual slide-rule tuning (coarse and fine) is "mushy", and the numerical frequency layout is poorly calibrated.IN SUMMARY: What we have here is a nearly-charming, color-coordinated campsite or canoe companion that can't come up short on "juice"--but CAN provide acceptable sound and outstanding AM radio reception in the middle of nowhere. A demure radio that throws in a nice bright tent-filling LED light so you can try to find that hyper-paranoid "end-of-the-world" shortwave talk show host to go with your adult beverages around the campfire. Even this radio's dismal FM reception might be mitigated by the location you tote it to, but I wouldn't bet on finding your favorite Jazz-Fest on "Wilderness 98.1", so few points are lost! There are more-expensive products in this class that do NO better job--and cheaper offerings that do NO job at all. Finally, if a bear tries to eat your trusty FR-200...or the canoe it's in capsizes--just find another forty bucks and start all over with a different color! I plan to keep mine...I'm getting fond of Neon-Orange.
Perfect pack for a couple of lenses and a couple of flash units. The interior is very easy to reconfigure the pocketing. Shoulder straps are multiple adjusting and well padded. I LIKE.
This motherboard is awesome, i have an amd athlon 64x2 dual core processor and i gotta tell you it rocks. I see only 1 flaw the south bridge fan is VERY cheap and it died on me after almost a year of use, it screwed up my motherboard but thank god Asus has a standard 3 year warranty.This motherboard is good if you're a gamer, but if u just want to check your email and play tetris, buy a pre-made.
Have not had it long enough to judge dependability, but works great for what I needed it for. Slapped an old laptop hard drive in it, now I have an external portable drive. I don't like the cable that comes with it, but hey, it's cheap and it works great.
I bought this 512mb DIMM for my Dell and it has been perfect through 1 year and counting. I use to sell system hardware and know well that Kingston memory is among the best you can get. Every chip is verified at their factory prior to going out the door, unlike many who run sample tests.
For the money, you won't do much better. For me, the selling point was the 10-second timer (OK, call me a narcissus, but I like to have the whole group, including myself, in one photo). My one frustration (which I should have researched before purchase, but at this price, I can live with it) is the lack of preview screen. I get around this by taking extra shots of everything, and it stores enough "fine" -resolution (640X480) images to let me get back to my PC to download just before the batteries run out. And when they do run low, it's kind enough to let you know, and will refuse to flash so you don't lose the stored images. Nice idiot-proofing! Then, once you plug it into your PC by the included USB cable, your computer gives it just enough extra power to download the memory. I can't be bothered to spend the extra money on a memory card; besides, you'll need to save your pennies to keep it fed with batteries, as with any digital camera. The highest resolution is still a little grainy to enlarge beyond 4X6, but that's what your film cameras and higher-priced digitals are for. Argus also includes a cable to plug your images into the TV, which is a hoot to view; just remember not to take "portrait" shots (by holding the camera sideways) if you want to give a slide show. And the 2X Zoom gives you a half-size image; you're better off just taking a larger picture and editing out the background. The included software allows you to edit your pictures, but you can't do that on TV. My favorite application is to print thank-you cards featuring my rugrat displaying her latest clothes or toys, so friends and relatives can see their gifts in action within a few days. Sure beats having to use up a roll of 35mm film and pay top dollar for a bunch of goofy faces to get one good photo. The printed manual is a little hard to follow, and the Instruction Manual on disc prints out to 25 pages, but their online help is pretty prompt and helpful. It's small, it's lightweight, it comes with a lot of neat tricks, and if I accidentally shut it in the car door, I won't have to spend a week's salary to replace it.
This item works great and allows the use of legacy keyboards/mice with usb ports.
I bought this as a birthday gift for my husband as he had been talking about GPS's for his work on the road as a route driver, and he absolutely loves it because it is VERY easy to use and works great. Terrific for our needs.
This sounds great, though I don't have much of a benchmark other than my 2001 version of the Pro-Ject 1.2. Incrementally better than that deck. Running it through a Lehman Black Cube from 2001, you get some nice frequency and instrument separation. My question: I always wondered if the fifties and sixties classical, jazz and rock producers contemplated a world where every bit of sound would be squeezed out of their master tapes. And is that squeezing necessarily an appropriate thing, given the producers didn't contemplate such a sound when mixing and mastering?Oh well, back to the real world. I love slapping the vinyl on this thing and passing the evenings with a beer and sweet tunes.
I had this unit for about six months. The set up was quite complicated but after several days of email to Linksys, some of which included incorrect steps for setting up the router, I managed to get it set up. It worked great for six months and then stopped working entirely. After two days of trying to deal with their tech support, they determined the router was defective. They however refused to replace it or make good on the warranty -- which is a 1 year warranty. I tried to get beyond the person I was talking with at their customer service line and she actually refused to connect me with anyone else. I would never buy a Linksys product again after the way they treated me. Be warned. They do not value customers at all. If you have any problems with a Linksys product, don't expect to have any recourse.
Nice design, light, laptop sits well on it and stays cooler, comfortable to use. Works great especially when I use the laptop in bed!
I use these headphones while on the treadmill and the eliptical. They stay steady and the sound is great. Liked them so much, i got my husband his own pair.
Just to clear up a misunderstanding with Drew's review-he mentions that there is no headphone jack. I have this radio and have ordered several for my friends, and they all have headphone and aux. jacks on them. They can be found right behind the volume and bass knob on the top-back of radio! You kinda have to look for it though. They are not easily viewable on the dark green surface of this particular model the JVC RV-B90. But everything else Drew says I whole heartedly agree! Get this BOOMBOX, all my friends rave about it!
I've got a setup that requires using a trackball; there's simply not enough space for effective use of a mouse. When I tried to use it with a KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) switch so I could work on two computers at the same time, I found that my trackball had too many features for the KVM to accept and was forced to set up a separate pointing device. The Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse was a good replacement. It is compatible with the KVM switch (as a matter of fact, I tried it with several different switches) and the ball moves smoothly. My only objection is that it is really designed for people with large hands. Fortunately, mine are... I can span 10 keys on a piano. My wife, however, is unable to maneuver the ball and use the "mouse" buttons comfortably. Aside from that, however, this is a good solution to my technical problem.
I have this hooked up to my car. More than enough space for tons of music and videos. I bought Bose headphones to enhance listening. I highly recommend the combination.
This is one of the best VCRs I have ever seen. I am not talking about special features or bells &amp; whistles. Simply put, this machine records and plays the best picture I have ever seen. I bought one of these last weekend for a spare room. First I tested it out on my main TV set. I made recordings and played them back and also played back pre-recorded tapes. I could not believe the picture reproduction. The greens, reds and blues were perfectly balanced and matched. Color alignment was perfect. This is the best resolution I have ever seen from a Standard VHS recording.
Superb service and it's a great underwater camera for a very reasonable price. I had tried a protective case over my Canon, but this works much better.
I found that these speakers proved to be easy to install in my door pannels of my 94'Camry and sounded better than the factory speakers. I reccomend them for their quality, price, and ease of installation.
The bases of the adaptors are to wide to fit in the cramped space on the rear of my tower and this gives me pleanty of room to plug in the three monitors for my new computer work station at home.
I bought this for my husband for his birthday. The picture is beautiful and we are both enjoying it. Nice TV.
This zip drive is really slim and draws power from the USB CABLE - which is very cool for my laptop.Installation is a piece of cake - although the backup software by IOMEGA is a 30 day trial only !!One very neat future - software actually allows you disconnect the drive from the USB port on the computer every time you disconnect - re-connecting simply requires plug in.This way - you dont block a USB port on your machine. Accepts both 100MB and 250 MB disks - thank god !
Since I have never used microcassettes before, I have nothing to compare them to.I have used one and it did as well as any I have used of the regular size cassettes.
Not recommended. The fan has a tendency to come unbalanced and start buzzing loud enough to be heard in the next room with the door shut. I bought three of them and both started giving this problem within 10 days of continuous use. The buzzing issue can be triggered by repositioning or touching the enclosure slightly or by opening or closing drawers in the desk that it is resting on. The buzzing can be stopped by taking the case apart and applying pressure to the bearing at the center of the fan (underneath the sticker), or sometimes by stopping and starting the fan, but it usually returns anywhere from 10 minutes later (for the worst one of mine) to 1 week later (for the best one). This isn't just a case of the wires touching the fan, as the fan still buzzes with the enclosure opened, the hard drive removed and the wires out of the way.
I bought this handle bar mount as part of a bundle offered by Amazon when I bought the Etrex 20. However, this particular handle bar mount does not work with the Etrex 20. I sent it back and bought the correct model for the Etrex 20, which is garmin part number: 010-11023-00.
The Tamrac Adventure 7 Photo pack worked really great for what what I bought it for. I used to have my 20D with a 17-85 in a padded pellican box strapped to the back of the luggage rack on my snowmobile, but it was still taking a beating with all the shaking. I usually wear a back pack anyway, so this replaced the one I was wearing and it held my camera nicely. I like the fact that I can get to my camera very quickly even if the pack is on someone elses back. There is room for a couple of photo cards, batteries, filters ect... in lower front pouch. I don't have a 70-200 yet, but some people say it will barely fit in the pack. The upper compartment is large enough to fit two light jackets or wind breakers or one medium jacket. For the price it was a good buy. I don't like a lot on my back when I'm doing active things. This was just the right size.
I have used these for the last year or so on a daily basis and have to say they are a phenomenal deal...quick charging and long lasting, they are as good as the Canon manafactured batteries...the price is fantastic making it easy to have loads of back-ups on hand.
Light, compact, and the best part is the retractrable slim USB cord. Goes everywhere, in my drawer, the glove compartment, my business bag...On a mac, it is a breeze... just plug it in and go in your System Preferences, select keyboard/mouse, find your little keypad, and voil&agrave;, you are typing numbers!My only downside is that the z&eacute;ro key should be in a recess for the thumb, but still I don't intend to do "data entry" all day long, it is really a very minor thing and not worth complaining about it.All and all, a very good purchase, I recommend it, and it is probably the cheapest and most versatile on the market right now!A. Bauhart, Bristol, Rhode Island
I bought this at Sears after comparing it to all of the others on display. This was our first LCD, after owning CRT and projection TVs. The Samsung easily outperformed the other available brands in the store. Viewed next to the higher-contrast model, the difference is obvious, but at home it is by itself and the contrast on this model is adequate. The best feature is the sound; this is the only equipment I own where I can listen to CDs (through a DVD player) without an audible background hiss. Be mindful that if it is mounted on an inside wall, the sound will be clearly audible in the adjoining room.
For the past 30 years, I have been a devoted Nikon user, though I have a Pentax K1000 and assorted Pentax lenses that were given to me as a gift about 20 years ago. The K1000 was misplaced in a move a few years ago (I'm sure it will turn up one day when I finally get to clean out my attic), and I was longing to use a fully manual SLR. I took a chance with the Vivitar V3800N as the price was right and it came with a better warranty than a used K1000. It could also use all of my Pentax lenses which I had not misplaced. I have put this camera through the wringer and it has come through on every occasion. For those who complain that the Vivitar lens quality is lacking in quality and performance (which I find not to be the case), there is an ample supply of new and used Pentax lenses which produce results that rival my Nikons. I frequently use the Vivitar lens and am delighted by its performance. The camera is built solidly and performs solidly. Results are consistent and I never worry about damaging it as it is not costly to replace. So, if you ever have the feeling that you want to be a true photographer rather than the caretaker of a small computer that takes photographs for you, I highly recommend the V3800N. Indeed, Nikon thinks so highly of it that they sell it as the FM-10 and will continue to have it manufactured for them by Cosina as one of two 35mm SLR's they will keep on the market in the digital age, the other being the Nikon-manufactured F6. The Vivitar is a well-made bargain that delivers!! Buy it and enjoy it.
The Plextor AV200U is probably the better choice out of all of the video capture devices that are out on the market right now. It works exactly the way it's supposed to! I found the item easy to install and use. It was pretty expensive, but I think it was worth it!
This iBook has built in WiFi, bluetooth, sudden motion sensor & 6 hour battery life all in a small rugged case. I think it is the perfect computer take on the road or just drag around town. Before this I had an original iBook g4 12" and I thought this was a great speed/feature bump. I also think it's great Apple has finially bumped up the RAM to a usable amount.
Am happy with the performance of this router so far. Have not had any issues.
I am often hesitant to purchase 3rd-party parts for important equipment, wary of compatibility and reliability. But this battery performs well, holds a charge for a good long time. I will wait to see what it's lifetime proves to be...
This is obviously made to work with Kodak-branded printer docks and camera docks, so don't buy this paper package if you don't own one or the other.That being said, I STRONGLY recommend getting this 160 package instead of the smaller packages because A) it ends up being MUCH cheaper when you consider how many more pieces of photo paper and ink you get, and B) even if you don't print a lot, you'll use them all up sooner or later. It's not like they expire, right?And considering you get free shipping and no sales tax if you order it from Amazon, than the several-dollars-cheaper-than-Best-Buy price sounds even sweeter!
The internal LAN card in my laptop was going bad and I needed a quick fix. The Belikn card has performed so much better than the internal card that I am not going to replace it. I will continue to use the Belkin for my business demo's.
I just bought mine a few days ago and I love it. I've had cd players forever but this one is very unique, considering it's tons of features, the remote and awesome sound quality. I am one of those techy geeks when it comes to sound.Trust me it's worth it.....
Got this for around 2 months now and it is really a very comfortable backpack. I have a Canon rebel XTI with 3 lenses, polarising filters and tripod. They fit very snugly in the various compartments. There are a couple of other compartments (with zippers) to keep the battery, covers and all such small stuff which we never think about.The customer images uploaded give a good picture of how to fit the various stuff. It is a great buy. Definitely recommended!!
This camera is a pleasure to use, its compact and packs plenty of slick photo-options. I bought the ex-Z750 for my wife last year, and saw what a super camera that was so I purchased the Z850 for me this year. I have only one neg remark pertaining to the sound on the movie option. At loud events (Rock concerts) the sound is distorted. The pictures it takes are so crisp and clear, freezes action (things in motion) just great, no blury. or fuzzy pictures.
It is a great navigator system, a great value for the money, easy to use and very accurate, I would highly recommend it.
I have no experience with video editing at all. I bought this product to transfer video from my Hi8 camcorder to my computer so I could burn it to DVD. With very little effort I transfered video from multiple tapes and made a dvd movie with titles and effects perfectly on the first try.For fellow computer challenged people like myself this is a great product! I don't know how the software and features stack up against others, but if you want to make good quality, professional-looking DVDs without having to try to learn a complicated program and system, this product is a great choice!
The Canon EF 300mm f4/L IS was one of Canon's first image stabilized lenses, and as a result, it is a little slower than newer IS lenses. The image stabilization has two modes -- one for tripod use and one for hand holding.The picture quality is fantastic, coming out of this lens, and it is lighter weight than theCanon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USMfor a fraction of the price.Attaching this lens to the1.4X II Extendereffectively makes the lens equivalent to 420mm f/5.6, while still retaining autofocus capability.With theCanon EF 2X II Extender, the lens loses autofocus, but is effectively a 600mm f/8 lens.I was a bit hesitant at first, wondering if I should just save up for the 300mm f/2.8L instead, but with such great image color and quality coming from the f/4L, my worries subsided. The lens hood of the 300 f/4L IS is retractable, and fits snugly while still allowing the use of the focus ring.This lens is not for everyone, as a 300mm prime gets you up close and personal with whatever subject you are shooting; the autofocus can sometimes slip from subject to something in the foreground. It does seem suitable for macro photography with the caveat that one maintains at least 0.3 meters (about a foot away) in order to take the picture.
I have been using Garmin GPS units in my work for quite a few years; I find them easy and reliable to use. Recently I was working in tight canyon country with my old model and found it unable to locate satellites, while a colleague with the GPSMap 60CSX was having no problem - so I upgraded. I love the new unit. This model seems durable, has good battery life, has a nice large readable screen, and provides very accurate locations and tracks.
All I can say is that I simply love this amp. It is worth every penny if you are looking for A LOT of BOOM for your buck. But be warned this is a very high out put amp and will easily blow any competition subs if they are not a true high RMS watt sub. I am running Solar Baric L5's with the amp running just over half and it is simply heart pounding, ear bleeding, a punch in the chest total onslaught of bass rattling the pictures off my neighbors walls the next block down. If I knew this amp was gonna produce the amazing power it does I would have gone with Higher wattage subs or sub. I still am debating on throwing a Memphis 18" in the trunk and turning this amp all the way and watch my trunk lid fly off its hinges. Highly recommended if you are looking for an extreme amount of power.This amp at 1.3 ohms pushes around 2400watts rms and peaks over 3300watts. If you want you subs to last make sure they are rated very high RMS wattage not peak wattage. example If you subs say 2000w peak but only 500w RMS you will melt the voice coils right out of them at 1ohm.
a friend tipped me off to buy these cables instead of the expensive $60 ones at the store. they were easy and work great with my sony bravia. i have no complaints and have been using them for one month. i suggest investing in these before buying the other ones.
I was scared when I read that this drive does not work with powerstrip. But I went ahead and opened the box anyway and plugged mybook into a powerstrip. It worked!! I also tried to plug it into UPS, and it worked on UPS too. Mine was bought from CC.Another nice feature of this drive is that the drive spins down after a period of inactivity. I think it spin down after about 10 minutes. Ofcourse if powers off when you put your computer on standby, as advertised. The spin down feature was very important for me since I plan to use this drive on SimpleShare NAS (Network Attached Storage). The drive inside SimpleShare has capacity to spin down on it's own but SimpleShare cannot spin down USB drives attached to it. By the way, for the nossy ones: I plan to use MyBook with SimpleShare as RAID 1 (Mirrored) drive. No more manual backups for me.Mind you everyone using external USB drives: If the drive does not spin down and keeps spinning all the time then you are going to see a dead drive in 1-2 years with all your precious data lost.Other features are very well reviewd by fellow users.
I am on my 3rd ipod video in 8 months. Apple, though it claims to offer a year's protection, really only offers two months (look at their web site for the details...the devil is in the details).It's nice, when it works. Too bad it doesn't work nearly often enough. It is a lot of money to put towards a product that has clear design flaws.In the future I'll be looking at more affordable mp3 players.
"The disk "External HD" was not repairable by this computer. It is being made available to you with limited functionality. You must back up your data and reformat the disk as soon as possible."I just got this message. I bought this drive on September 17, 2007 and today, October 31, 2008, I can't save anything to my Lacie. I googled the problem and it seems to be a common problem. I only use this drive on average of once a month and I can't believe that it is dying.I don't know what to do but I'll have to figure it out tomorrow because I'm just too annoyed right now to deal with it. Sheesh. Do NOT buy this product. I only wish I'd known to search for this error message when I was shopping for an external hard drive.
Easy to install, I was set up in 5 minutes!! Good range, good speed! It's worth the cost (which i found quite low!). If you need wireless access, with good speed and security, this is the product for you.
My previous experience with SimpleTech's 128 MB SD card was what drove me to buy the same brand, but double the MB's. There is nothing but good words to say about SimpleTech's SD cards. They are dependable. The brochure it comes with says not to let the battery run down or you might risk losing the data or have it get fragmented. That hasn't happened in my camera at all. There are cheaper SD cards out there, but why risk losing important data? Dependability is worth the extra 20 or 30 bucks. Addendum: Brent Payne quotes 213 images with a 3MP camera, but with my 3MP camera, only 124 images at the highest-quality jpeg settings are possible. This is more realistic, which averages to about 2.06 MB per image.
I bought this for a MacBook Pro (no serial port) so I could console into servers and network equipment. I installed the drivers, plugged everything up, and consoled successfully into a SunFire server via the LOM without issue. For the technically inclined: With the driver installed, when you attach the device you'll get a new device (/dev/tty.KeySerial1). To console into a system, simply open a terminal (Terminal.app) and issue the command:screen /dev/tty.KeySerial1 9600
I have had a lot of good reviews from people who have used Sangean products in the past, so I decided to go for a SG 622. The radio is great and the broadcast reception both SW and FM from stations is terrific. BBC and Voice of America. I cannot afford cable news so a radio does well for my needs. I am here in ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MIDDLE EAST.The cost here is around US$23/= and is available in most shops.I think the price also makes a good and quality gift.
The Lasko fan was delivered very quickly and was easy to assemble. It moves the air very well and is reasonably quiet at high speed. At the lower speeds, sound is virtually undetectable. The price is more than fair.As a previous poster pointed out, the pictures show the fan to be white, but it is, in fact, grey. This does not matter to us, as it is used in a large master bathroom suite where there is no air movement when the house is closed up for air conditioning, but it may make a difference to others and should be noted.
My little one really wanted one, so I succumbed, and as soon as it came, I knew it wouldn't last long. The USB connector actually is ON THE TOY!! After less than 20 times of using, it has stopped working, the light has stayed on, and no computer will recognize it. I think for a child under 9 or 10, an inexpensive "generic" mp3 plyer from WALMART or online at Amazon would be preferable. One good thing is that hte volume is VERY low, which I think is a good thing for children to get used to.
I bought one of these to replace a Gateway Notebook that died after 10 days of use.The good: Bang for the buck Apple,OS X, Handsome styling, Slot loading CD/DVD drive (No tray to worry about breaking), Top notch Apple support, Software does what the box says it will do, Ample features for a student, or road warrior, and best of all It's not a Gateway!Games play well on this machine, but it's primary design is to be a compact, simple to use computer for on the road or at school. There are no external hinges or buttons to get hung inside of a backpack. One reviewer complained about the "Paint peeling off the outside of the computer" I don't see how this is possible because there is no paint on this machine. The White color you see is IN the plastic that is the computer shell.Update******6-17-06People that are new to Apple products needs to understand that Apple has replaced the G4 chip, and switched to Intel. The G4 ibooks on show room floors are the last of this awesome and reliable chip. If you find one for a good price, better act fast because when its gone, its gone for good. The only Apple computer that still uses the G series PowerPC chip is the Power Mac G5 (Very Expensive).
I used this to hook up the digital output of my new HDTV to the input of my HTS- which didn't have a Toslink input. Was plug and play. Price was right. There are a handful of brand names, but they all look indentical in pictures and picked the cheapest one. I suspect they're all made in the same place anyway.
I was worried that this product wouldn't work with my application, a home built analog to digital microcontroller. I was pleasantly surprised the software installed easily and my hardware was up an running. I've had issues with cheap USB to RS-232 converters in the past. I'd recommend this one any day.
This lens is a very useful lens for a reasonable price.It provides great resolution for Macro photos of still objects, and good-great resolution for objects subject to slight movement due to a breeze or other intermittent disturbance.Highly recommended for all but the most exacting photographers who would benefit from the Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro Lens due to its faster speed and other features.The 35 mm lens is an essential item for Macro Photographers who want a lens to use for everyday use and most Macro photographs. Given its reasonable price and high quality it is even useful for those who already own the 50 mm f/2.0 Macro Lens as a lens to use in almost all situations except the most demanding, leaving the 50 mm f/2.0 Macro Lens for use when the very best result is desired.I would definitely buy this lens again if I had to for some reason.
I had a very hard time deciding on my new mp3 player. Previously I had the Creative Zen Touch, but wanted to upgrade to a bigger capacity player.The options at 30gb are pretty limited, so my decision came basically to the Video iPod or iAudio X5L.I have never used the Video iPod, just the Photo iPod, but I made my decision based on what I read.For me the video playback wasn't anything more than a plus, I was more interested in an mp3 player with decent battery life. Both players play mp3's, which are the only files I have. IPod uses id3 browsing (artist, album, song, genre), while the X5 uses directories (like on your computer). Since I use iTunes to play music, and it organizes my songs into folders by artist, this was not such a big deal. iPod has better video quality, but at such a small screen, I figured it wouldn't matter much. The biggest difference I could note was the battery life, where the X5L is significantly better.Since most users compare mp3 players to the iPod, here are what I thought to be the pros and cons of the X5L compared to the iPod:Pros:-Longer battery life-Doesn't require a program (iTunes) to transfer music/videos-Connects to digital cameras-Supports more music formatsCons:-No id3 browsing-Slightly bigger (about the same size as Photo iPod)-Number of folders limited to 2000-Joystick instead of scroll-wheel-Can't buy music from iTunesSince iTunes organizes music into folders by Artist/Album even if the artist only has one song, this caused me some trouble with the folder limit. I fixed it by having album folders only for full albums.So far the video playback has been much better than I expected. I wouldn't watch a movie on anything smaller than a TV screen, but I've watched several hours straight of Family Guy episodes! =)Personally I think the two players are almost equal.Basically, if you BUY music from iTunes, get the iPod.If you need good battery life, get this one.If you want to browse by album, not just artist, get iPod (although there will supposedly be a firmware update to give this feature to X5 as well).
Needed this thing for my brand new 47&#34; HDTV. I think that stands for Hard D*** Television? Well, it does on my TV. Don't buy a cable that is longer than you need due to the price.
I love this baby monitor. My son is now 13 months old, and we have Never had a problem with the monitor. You can hear as much or as little as you like, if we turn up the receiver all the way you can hear him breathing, and the monitor in his room is a good 5 feet from his crib.We live in a townhouse and neighbors on both sides also have babies. We've NEVER had interference from their monitors, or heard their babies thru ours. We have a fisher price and another brand monitor at the grandparents house, and they just don't compare to this.Love this monitor!
I had an older KaBoom box, the first generation. It had a hard life and I replaced it with this one. I was very happy to see the KaBoom box on Amazon. The RV-NB1 is an awesome piece of equipment. You can add other sources through the connections, but I am totally happy with everything the way it comes out of the box. The MP3 capability (off of a CD) is one of the main features I looked for in this type of boom box. The sound quality is super! A little pricey, but you truly get what you pay for.
Thanks, this is a great product at half the price of the big stores! Great deal!
I purchased this as a gift for my husband. HE LOVES IT! He is techy nut and is more than pleased with the overall performance and sound quality of this radio. I love the digital tuner and clock. I hope it lasts for many years.
Let me start by saying that yesterday (4/29)I was perusing sites in search of a decent, reasonably priced speaker setup. I ran across this model, and scoped it here at Amazon. After a bit of research, I decided to take the plunge ... and I placed my online order at 2 in the afternoon.Talk about fast and efficient ... they arrived this morning (4/30), no less than 18 hours after I submitted the order. I didn't even request overnight delivery, just the standard 3 day shipping. Kudos to Amazon for the lightning quick delivery.I just hooked the speakers up a half hour ago, and right out of the box I can only say ... WOW! The design is even sleeker than I thought, and the subwoofer is also as streamlined as possible. A very handsome unit, with space economy at a premium.Ok ... so, they arrived in the blink of an eye, and they look fantastic... but, how do they sound, right?The sound surpasses the delivery and style raves! I decided to test drive the speakers by spinning one of my favorite discs: Blondie's "Parallel Lines" I felt one song in particular, "Fade Away And Radiate" would be as accurate a barometer of the capabilities of the sound as I could find. And I'm pleased to report that the ATP3 kicked major butt. The song has a very deep bass line, and thundering bass drum hits during the intro. I left the bass and treble controls at the neutral (middle) position, and turned the song up. The subwoofer handled the drum and bass quite well, and the clarity of the highs and vocals was outstanding. A very neat balance, with nothing getting overwhelmed or drowned out. I am a musician, and the great majority of my work on the PC centers around music... and these speakers are definitely CAPABLE of delivering the deep, rich sound one would expect to find on a more conventional stereo setup...After that song, I decided to crank up the volume, bass and treble. The results were nothing short of outstanding. This system can handle it, I assure you. I purchased mine yesterday at $64.00 ... I see that now the price is even lowewr. My advice to those who are considering buying this is GET THEM! They perform as well as speakers you might pay twice as much for.These are a frickin' STEAL at the current price. Go for it, you will NOT be disappointed.
Bought this to replace an ancient Xerox WorkCentre that finally gave up the ghost. It is much faster, very simple to set up and has all the features we need. It's used 20-30 times a day in our office.
This is the third San Disk SD plus I have bought. The first two were one GB as that is what my Nikon instruction booklet said to use. But obviously that may have the largest available at the time of printing. I find no problems with the 2 GB and using a bit of care and ease in putting it into the USB, all works fine. Nice product and no adapters needed.
THIS ITEM HAS GREAT SOUND QUALITY.IT HAS THE BEST SOUND QUALITY OF ANY OF THE MICROCASSETTE RECORDERS, I HAVE TRIED.THIS PACKAGE OFFERS YOU THE MOST IMPORTANT OPTIONS THAT ARE NEEDED, TO OPERATE EASILY AND EFFECTIVELY.THESE RECORDERS ARE NOT FOR RECORDING MUSIC, BUT FOR RECORDING VOICE.THIS ONE DOES IT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL.I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS UNIT AND IF YOU PURCHASE ONE?? I AM SURE YOU WILL ALSO BE IMPRESSED!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a high quality and handsome item that I purchased for my mother to use during the concernt season. I think it would be complemented by a tiara for her as well! Puts one back in the ninteenth century.
I borrowed one of these for a week and was hoping it woulld be a little better than this for the price, especially as this is a company from Korea. But the navigation was quite difficult and it seemed a bit slow for a hard drive device. It also doesn't recognize Windows files. While the battery life was quite good it still seems more like an iPOD imitation - without the easy navigation - than a device which will break its own new ground. Combine this with sound quality that is average at best and it's safe to say I'll stick with Apple for the next while. You just can't beat that scroll wheel. I'd suggest iRiver (imitation even of the iPOD name?) stick with what it does best, flash memory machines.
If you buy these with the expectation that a pair of $30.00 speakers will rival much larger and more expensive speakers - you'll be disappointed. If, like me, you have a space limitation, you will be more than pleased with the sound that comes out of two 4-inch speakers! I'm very satisfied with the speakers and find the sound remarkably full for the size.
I just cannot believe the output of this printer - the prints look EXACTLY like they came from a photolab. The printer is super easy to set-up, the software is great, and the results are amazing. Using the Canon Photo Pro paper is the way to go - it is well-priced, and I tried a few other brands that just weren't as good. I also thought the photos would take forever to print and they are pretty quick for a 4x6 printout.I had been researching printers and was going to go for the Canon S800 until I realized that the new models were coming out. I waited for the S820 and have not been disappointed whatsoever.Do not hesitate to buy this printer, ..., it is a great deal.
To start I believe I paid $24 for this cable, I don't know why anyone would pay more than that.This cable not only sounds good but looks sweet. I've used this cable for probably two and-a-half years. I went from a Digital Coaxial to this and could tell a huge difference in the sound immediately . A huge opening in the space time con... not really, but seriously this cable sounded like it was unrestrained and uninhibited from anything! I found the sound to be wide open and a lot more broad than the coax. I'm sure that's to be expected of a fiber optic but still, sounded good and I'm happy with it.I'm not really a "believer" in Monster Cables nor am I a huge fan or anything but I find their products to be swell enough. I have yet to pay over the price of this cable ($24) for one of their products and probably never will. I would not pay full retail for one of their cables just because I know I don't have to. (this cable retail for $70, you can get it for $22...)I reviewed one of their THX Ultra stereo interconnects and some of their component video cables. I mentioned that if you can get these cables for half or a quarter retail, as they are plentiful in this price range on the web, try them out and know the product, THEN write a review about it.I have never compared a "high end" Fiber Optic cable with this cable, or any other fiber optic for that matter, probably never will. I have no idea how they could sound any different, I mean Glass is glass. When it comes to getting something like thisAudioQuest Diamond OptiLink 1.5m (4.92 ft.) Optical Audio CableI'm not sure what's goin on there, to each his own I suppose.and like I said, you can get them cheap if you look for them and just want to try them out.***EDIT***I just remembered that I actually own their JP900 surge protector that I did pay over $40 for.
Alright, I just got the speakers in the mail yesterday (In only 2 days!). They sould REALLY good and the subwoofer really kicks as...butt. The ONLY reason I had to give the speakers less than 5 is that the strong magnet in the subwoofer is unshielded, there are no warnings (I could see) and it worries me that it could have damaged my computer. Now I know that ALL speakers use magnets and they shouldn't be placed in direct contact with your computer, but it didn't occur to me that the one on the subwoofer would be strong enough to distort my monitor or cause my computer to restart.When I got the speakers, I unloaded everything and put the subwoofer on the desk near my monitor. Looking back at my monitor, I noticed the color was distorted on the side of the screen where the subwoofer was. Now when I was trying to reposition it away from the monitor, I got it too close to the computer case and it switched off all of a sudden. It came back on and seems to work alright, but I have no way of checking for possible damage. Right now I put the subwoofer on the product box on the floor where it's away from all my computer components on the desk. I'm thinking about trying to find some stickers that say "Warning: powerful magnetic field" to put on the case.
Vendor claimed they would no longer provide this item through Amazon because of numerous difficulties. It was a shame because they were the cheapest source of these projection lamps I was able to find.
This printer deserves a "big black hole" rating rather than any stars at all. All the prints that I do on matte photo paper come out dull. When I called the totally useless tech support they said that this machine only works well on Canon paper. They admit that it doesn't do glossy prints well on any paper. Too bad about the reams of HP, Epson, and Staples paper that are on my shelf. I caved in a bought Canon matte paper and the prints are more dull than when I used the Staples matte paper. Worst yet it guzzles ink like a Hummer! I went through two $15 cartridges with about 20 dull prints.
I had a pair of these previously, and loved the comfort and sound quality. The only problem was that after a year and a half of ungentle use, the rubber housing on the wires was shredded pretty badly. The sound hadn't deteriorated at all, however. I ordered a replacement pair (for the price and quality, I figured it was worth it). To my delight, the second pair are every bit as great as the originals, but Sony's changed the sleeves for the wires to one that is a little less flexible, but seems to be far more durable. If they do wear out again, I'll most likely be replacing them with the same kind.I had to get used to the style of cord-I wear it under my shirt going down my back so my mp3 player rests in my right pocket. I find I can do just about any activity this way, and the cord doesn't get in my way.
I always am more comfortable using a battery from the company that made the camera I am using. This is a good battery.
I purchased this antenna for my new lcd hdtv and it works pretty well. I had been using an RCA antenna with the regular rabbit ears and loop. However this one seems to give me a better signal. I did pick up one additional digital signal when using this unit.
I ordered 3 book holders official name would be Insight Adjustable Book & Copy Holders on the 20th of this month which was 2 days ago. According to the post they would arrive between the 25th and the 2nd of next month, but to my surprise they arrived today. Service was excellent; shipping was impressive, over all I am one very happy customer. I would be happy to recommend this seller based off the service I received.
There are at least three point where the adapetr is constantly coming unplugged from itself. It comes loose where the cord from the wall power meets the adapter, where the cord going to the computer or whatever comes out of the adapter, and where the cord going to the product to be charged meets the little conversion plug. If it comes loose at any of the last two areas, the adapter SHUTS DOWN, and you have to unplug it from the wall and plug it in again. Just fixing the loose connection doesnt work.junk.there are much better adapters out there for the same money, go buy one.
This is one of the worst products I have ever purchased. I was looking for a wired, gigabit, ethernet router with QoS and a good SPI firewall. This was the only product I could find. Here's a list of the problems I ran into. I spent hours trying to configure it and had multiple conversations via chat and e-mail with linksys support. Their standard response was: "Hold the reset button down for 30sec to restore factory settings and restart the router."1. Hosed my Windows XP Workgroup - after I installed the router I couldn't see any other machines on my network. I turned off all the firewall settings and it didn't make any difference.2. You can have logs and DoS alerts e-mailed to you. You enter an e-mail address and an smtp server. There's no place to enter authentication info for your smtp server. Yahoo and Google both require a user id and password. Linksys tech support had no clue.3. I couldn't find settings for MAC address filtering. You can setup firewall rules and specify computers that are allowed/not allowed but no place to restrict access to certain MAC addresses.4. You can't ask the DHCP server to issue the same IP address (based on the MAC address). So if you want the equivalent of fixed IP you need to do that on your PC. That's kind of tough with other devices like Media Extenders and IP Cameras.I could go on. Overall I'm not happy with this purchase and I'm going to see if I can return it. I'm going to back to my DLINK DI-604. This is the second awful Linksys product I've used (after the WRTP54G). I will never purchase another Linksys product again.
This is NOT a null modem adapter! It arrived with a "null modem" sticker on it, but the connector is just a gender changer with straight through connections.
I have two of these. Both installed in my Gateway XP Pro system without any problems. I don't use them heavily, but, so far so good ...
nice, very protective case. Cant say im crazy about the clip to attach it to your belt though..The plastic to cover the screen, dangles around a little bit, wont fall out, but doesnt stay in place either. Overall, does its purpouse... truly protects the ipod
They are good quality and do the job just fine. No worries at all and a fraction of the price of what they want for them in the brick and mortar world.
This product works as described. If you need more USB ports and have PCI slots available, this will add 4 more to your PC.
This holds the portable cd player real well! Easy to keep clean and I find it durable to carry around! I even remember to not leave this bag behind better then my purse or back pack! In my opinion: I like this portable cd case! I would recommend this for a gift and yourself!
Very disappointed with this item! It never charged the Zune, and then in a matter of minutes, the cable became unattached from the charger!!! I would certainly NOT recommend this item to anyone. If I could give it less stars I would.
If you need a universal remote and you want one to also control your XBOX 360, do not hesitate, this is the one.I had searched for a while for the perfect universal remote and finally decided on this one and I truly reccomend it.The user manual, which is basically non existent is not that great, but once you set it up and spend some time with it, it's great.Give yourself an hour or two to fine tune the remote, and you'll ask how you have gone so long without it.I have a Comcast DVR, RCA Audio Reciever, Samsung HDTV, a Pelican AV Selector, and the XBOX 360 and this remote controls all of them.You also create a "profile" for each activity using the different sources. If I watch TV, I'm using the TV, the Reciever and the DVR and the profile I create controls all three, plus I can make any buttons do whatever I want. Because the default choice for OnDemand was far up on the remote I made one of the unused XBOX buttons (yellow) my OnDemand button.The remote is actually better than I thought it was going to be, serioulsy. I searched for ages and I'm glad I made this choice. The only reason I'm writing this review is because the remote worked beyond what I thought it would do and I figure there has to be more people like me trying to figure out which one is best.One hint I'll share is that if you click on "devices" it will cycle through your sources and profiles, something I found by accident that made the remote even easier to use. I thought I had to use the LCD select areas to get back to my "watch tv" setting, but by hitting "devices" it will cycle back to you profile.Anyways, easily 5 stars!
Let's face it, about 50% of the value of a scanner like this is the TWAIN software that comes with it. The TWAIN software is the program that gets the image from the item you are scanning to the program you are scanning it into. I am a real Jeckyl and Heckle about TWAIN software. On the one hand, I want it to be really simple, so I can very quickly scan some cool picture for use as a background on my PC. On the other hand, I want to be able to tweak the stuff, so I can resize something, get rid of the moire pattern on printed material, and generally make a bleeping good scan of the photos in my photo collection. Well Microtek's implementation of TWAIN has got personalities for both of me.On the one hand, there's a simple mode, where I can tell it what the source is (photo, magazine, art magazine, film, etc.) and what I want to use it for (display on-screen, print to an ink jet printer, etc.) in english, and the little elves in the scanner run back and forth with the light and make it work. On the other hand, I can switch to advanced mode and fiddle with demoire patterns and lpi vs. dpi and filters and get exactly the scan I want.Who could ask for more!The scanner itself was a snap to setup. Since it's a USB device the PC found it, found the drivers on the CD (once I told it to look there) and I was scanning away. The light lid device for scanning slides and 35mm negatives is adequate. The couple of old slides I scanned were a tiny bit washed out, but a couple of seconds in a good graphics editor fixed that right up. I probably could have made the adjustments in the TWAIN software, but I was feeling somewhat Heckle that day.I love this scanner, it's got a great price, and the software with it is great.
My old WRT54g went south after 6 years of great service. Linksys support suggested the new 120n so I bought it from linksys support. I check some reviews on the 120n and they were all crap. When it arrived it took 2 hours to setup, signal level was terrible and it dropped signal. I sent it back after only 2 days. I read reviews on this one and most all were good. When I received the WRT54gl it took 2 minutes to setup and had great signal and no drops. I removed the stock firmware and replaced it with dd-wrt third party firmware, now it does everything I need it to do. That will void warranty but Linksys firmware is limited. I do run linux on this machine so I don't have any idea how it works on other Operating Systems. Wife and kids use Apple's and it was a snap for them to connect through Airport.
I bought this unit and sent it back today. It does not hook up to a network, it does not allow you to exchange from a portable to the hard drive and the tech support is .....for a lack of better words PATHETIC. They had me on hold for over 50 minutes screened through 2 techs and not one answer to my very simple 2 questions. I refuse to buy when their is poor tech support.
My mp3 player didn't have enough power to get good sound on my Cycle Sound bicycle speakers. The Boosteroo gave me just the boost I needed.
When the device actually works, it is great, but I have already been through 4 devices since 1/06 because they crash ALL THE TIME! And the sirius technical support cannot and will not do anything for you. Today I called the warranty line because my device won't even turn on now, at all, and they said the device is on backorder for at least 2 more weeks and someone will call me to tell me when I can mail my device in get it fixed!!! So I already haven't been able to use my device for 2 weeks and now who knows when I will get a new one! This device has caused me so many problems I would save yourself the stress and headache and not buy one. But if you do, BUY THE WARRANTY FROM THE STORE YOU PURCHASED IT FROM! I can't stress that enough!
Received two 1GP cards and insstalled them in in my Computer and the information in the My Computer correctly indicated 2GB of RAM. Works great so far.
I live in a city where radio frequencies are not widely available; I cannot find a frequency where I can "only hear static" or where "Both neighbor frequencies are available". I was very disappointed to find these requirements on the instructions inside and not on any review or product description. If I go on the country side it works depending on which cities I pass on by. The sound is not perfect as a direct input to your radio. My Only advice, check you radio frequencies before you buy, it might work well if you live in ALASKA!
Not sure how many people who have vista got this thing to work; but count one more who didn't. Pretty annoying such a simple piece of hardware can't work on a widely popular OS.
The Zune is awesome. I find both the player and marketplace extremely user friendly. The player is very high quality as I have dropped it a few times and it still works perfectly. It integrates quickly and easily with my Xbox 360 and allowed me to free up tons of hard drive space that I had tied up with music. It is a great alternative to the very trendy Ipod.
I saw this device at a class I attended for an Autodesk program here at work caled Navisworks. This device will turn your work into a video game. When looking for "plug and play", this device is so easy to configure and start using in 5 minutes! I didn't even need help from a 12 year old to get it going. I did it all myself! Highly recommended!!
After receiving a new Rebel XT for Christmas, I really needed a bag that could be used primarily for my camera and its accoutrements, but could also double as a diaper bag. This bag does it! I love the fact that it is a backpack; with my old SLR I used a traditional camera bag that was very bulky and awkward. This bag on the other hand has just the right amount of room for a camera, several lenses, an extra flash, and all the extra necessary items (including room to attach a tripod on the bottom). Additionally, there is room for a few diapers, change of clothes, wallet, etc. When I purchased this bag, I imagined going through the bag checkpoints at Disney World and hoped the design would make showing the contents easy. This bag will do just that. The padding on the inside will make you feel secure about keeping your camera safe from damage. The other thing I really like is when you unzip the main compartment, the design allows for you to reach the camera and pull it out without having to unzip everything and have things fall out. Canon has definitely put a lot of thought into this very traveler friendly bag. This is a GREAT bargain.
It does the job but the included "pre-moistened" pads are a waste and are are quickly gone.Instead, stop by Costco and get the eye glass cleaning kit for $5.95. Comes with atomiser x 2 (small and large) lint free cleaning cloth. Best, cleaning solution refills are free forever at the Costco store. The solution is GREAT. Best lens cleaner I've used. No carry case but hey, a small zip lock works fine.
Bought this to hook my PC to the TV in the other room, and it works fine.
The bottom of the bag is solid. We only have a camera, a flash, and one lense in it, but the sturdy, velcro fastened sections keep them firmly in place. There are roomy side pockets for lense filters, covers, and other misc. items needed for the camera. We still have space in the bag for two more lenses. I looked around at different items before buying this item here. Amazon had it for the best price. I would suggest if you are looking to get it as a gift and want the free shipping, to order it at least a month ahead to be assured you will get it on time. It's amazing how just a few dollars for shipping speeds up their processing.
Met every expectation. Easy to install & very affordable. Recieved much sooner than expected. Were told 7-10 days but only took 4. Very pleased with the buy.
i got it and unpacked it and stocked it up with my dvd's and i love it. if i had it to do all over again i would buy it and unpack it and load it and love it again!!Thank you and good night!RB
Got this printer for a home office and from the minute it was out of the box, it refused to feed paper. I've tried cleaning the rollers, clearing any obstructions in the paper path, using different paper. Nothing gets this POS to feed a sheet automatically. Currently, I load one sheet at a time, gently pushing the page into the rollers until it grabs which of course means the printout is crooked most of the time. Their support lines are a joke staffed with cheap offshore labor that runs you through the script they've been given then can offer no help if that doesn't work. For a laugh, try calling the line a second time and explaining that you've already 'cleaned the rollers, reseated the cartridge and bought special inkjet paper'. The CSR will patiently wait till you're done then start at the top of the support script once again! This thing also hemorrhages ink like a gunshot victim. I actually looked under the printer to see if there was a puddle from a leak it burned through the cartridge so quickly. This is especially frustrating as the print quality is dubious at best - it looks like it was lightly sketched with a #2 pencil. This printer is well priced but believe me, you'll more than make up the 'savings' on the base price buying cartridges. All in all, if you're looking to print, scan or fax one or maybe two pages at a time you can probably muddle through with this thing but if you plan to use it for more than infrequently you'll be very disappointed.
You have to disable ALL firewalls (both Windows or any 3rd party firewalls) to be able to install the server correctly. It shouldn't be necessary (I remember several other software/hardware would just trigger firewall dialog automatically when they are installed, and you just click "Yes" or "Authorize"). You have to open some ports on your firewalls (both TCP and UDP). Not too convenient in my opinion.Once it's installed, it will see the attached device.For my case, I wanted to use Canon MF5550 (multifunction Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax). It detects as soon as I plugged it in, but when I install the drivers, it gives me a BSOD. Not sure whether it is my Windows, or my printer. But it sure is not pleasant. Eventually, I'm unable to install the printer on my PC.I then tried to install the server and printer on my laptop. It installs fine now (both the server and the printer). But the printer keeps saying "Offline". Usually, I just need to unplug the printer and plug it back so it will be "Ready". It doesn't work this time (I have even also set the server to "Auto-connect" to the printer, still to no avail. Power off the printer and power it back on doesn't do anything as well. I guess it's my printer..So, my suggestion, if you have the same Canon Multifunction (MF series), I'm afraid it won't work with this server. Not sure with other multifunctions..
Does everything I bought it for - runs without issue on Windows Vista and the Polar sync software I use with my S625X watch.NOTE FOR VISTA USERS: Vista won't automatically find the driver over the internet. You need to use the CD that comes with the adapter, and point it towards the folder with the Windows XP driver. After approving the driver for installation, it should work fine.
Coming from a Casio EX-Z40, I can definatley say I prefer the sd300. This camera is actually smaller than the Z40 which is hard to believe. The picture quality is ASTONASHING! The battery life, although, is subpar compared to the Z40. This is one of the only cameras to support high spead SD cards for lightning fast recording and playback. For those who are claiming the screen "just cracked", my response to that is take care of the damn thing. If you are going to spend hundreds of dollars on it you treat it like gold. Whenever it is in my pocket, it is alone, no keys, no cell phone... nothing! If anyone has any questions about this camera feel free to e-mail me at hhersch9000@gmail.com.
This is not the most sensitive mouse I've used, but it was a good price and I've owned it for several years now. It works just fine.
Despite the negative reviews I've read, I bought this backpack anyway to see for myself. Yes, the zippers could have been more robust, but they work ok and with the little strap mod mentioned previously from another reviewer, I feel secure that my 40D Canon won't fall out the top. I have it filled with two DSLR's, three lens, flash unit, and other accessories.I'll update this review later after I put this backpack through some work.Update July 13, 2009. Still working for me. Zippers still intact! This bag works for me!
we installed this CB in one of our CAT 525 skidders and it lasted about 6 months before the cheap circuitry failed. The price may tempt you but its just an extremely cheaply made radio, and it will fail. If you are looking for a simple reliable CB radio save yourself the time and headache and look into the Uniden Pro 520XL. We now run those in all of our logging equipment and have had very few problems. Much better radio for just a few bucks more.Edit: Wow I just noticed that the price on this radio has gone up to $80, that is a joke, please do not waste your money on this. I payed $39 a year ago for the same radio and I still feel ripped off! That price makes the Pro 520 look amazing, or even the entry level cobra.
I'm considering having my old ipod fixed. It was great for a few years.
Correct Price, precise description. Perfect delivery timing.It's perfect for a beginner and even for a student photographer.Recommended. Targus is a serious brand.
This product and it,s features proved to be beyond my expectatoons.I was looking for a small simple camera.what I got was a handy cam which blew me away.sharp crisp imageing and good quality sound for a low price.
I bought these from another vender due to a sale, but they are wonderful enough to deserve a review here. I normally am skeptical of any speaker in the $400 to $700-$750 range, as by a rule of thumb you can get spectacular speakers for less and the true upgrades to sound start when you climb closer to 1k. These are the first speakers on amazon with this high of a price which I consider a great purchase!Just some brief highlights and important information so you can quickly see whether these should be on your shortlist or aren't for you:***These speakers need a large room!!!***.By which I mean they should be placed at least 1 foot from the wall behind them and the side walls should be at least 5 feet from where you have these, with a few feet (standard) between the two. Assuming you can place them in those conditions...Imaging(8/10): By this I mean the ability of speakers to "disappear", allowing you to enjoy the sound without being able to easily tell its coming from 2 boxes in front of you. In terms of engineering achievement, it is amazing how well they image considering their huge size. You won't get better imaging without sacrificing dynamic power and very diminished frequency range.Soundstage(8/10): This is just me, but soundstage is an aspect of imaging. What I mean by this is that sounds will appear to come from distinct locations; such as a bass guitar further back left than the lead singer, or a sound coming from off-screen on a movie appearing to come from the direction the characters are hearing it. Again, I give them the 8/10 when viewed objectively against satellite speakers as well.Dynamic Range(10/10): Pump as much power as you want into these. They can play LOUD and do so without distortion.Treble(10/10): I expected these speakers to sound bright. They were not, even in closer quarters. The treble(high frequencies) sound crisp, detailed and don't drop off. They manage to do this without making your ears start to hurt after a few minutes.Midrange(10/10): I believe these speakers to have no true frequency "drops". I didn't find anything worth mentioning about the midrange; which unless you like a pronounced midrange, just means that they don't show any of the flaws or weaknesses present in the midrange of lesser speakers.Bass(10/10... or 11/10): Excellent. I give bass special mention because you almost always need a subwoofer. Unless you want to hear the limited number of sounds that only a nice home theater subwoofer can produce ("rumbles" and such)... these fit the bill. While the bass can be a tad boomy if these are put close to the wall, even then it merely sounds less neutral with an emphasis on bass rather than flat out bad. The only other bookshelf speakers I've heard which can go this low on their own are the monitor audio BR2's, and even they didn't have the satisfying presence at the bottom.Detail(7/10): I always feel guilty talking about detail in speakers, since I own a pair of Monitor Audio RS1's (which were released as high end speakers praised especially for their detail and ability to handle music) and used to own a pair of Ascend Audio speakers (a company whose claim to fame is ruler-straight frequency response graphs, akin to studio monitors). With these standards the JBL's get a 7. Not amazing, but better than average. You will hear details you can't with many other competing or lesser-costing speakers. You won't have a breath-taking epiphany over how much more complex your music sounds playing through them though.Now there is a reason I didn't give these 5 stars:*THESE ARE NOT MADE FOR SMALL ROOMS OR NEARFIELD LISTENING*For smaller rooms, their imaging and soundstage are exactly what you'd expect from huge bookshelf speakers: not impressive. I would rate the detail, treble and midrange the same... but dynamic power doesn't matter in smaller rooms, and the bass really does need real breathing room to sound its best (I'd rate bass in small-rooms as 8/10 with more danger of muddiness).For nearfield listening such as sitting at your computer or a few feet away from them, its a waste of money as (aside from being nightmarishly huge for nearfield to begin with) none of what makes these speakers sound great will have a chance to come out.One final note is with regards to imaging and soundstage. It is more difficult to get such high ratings compared to small speakers, but it is do-able and they deserve those scores when placed correctly.
This TOSlink to Miniplug is the perfect addition to my home theater. I use it to attach the Optical headphone jack on my Mac mini to my Yamaha 5.1 receiver. The mini connects to a HDTV LCD via DVI-HDMI cable and needs a separate audio connection. Sound quality is excellent with this cable!And the price cannot be beat...
looks fine, but doesn't work fine. causes picture on tv to "blink" same with home theater system. tried different cable, no probs. cheap isn't always better!!!
I'm glad I got the iFreePlay; I use it to listen to podcasts and audio books as I ride my recumbent bicycle. The sound is quite acceptable for this. As for the headphones falling down, they don't if you loop them over your ears as I expect they were designed to be worn.A good solution for those of us not affording bluetooth and a salvation against swearing when the cords of other headphones/earbuds tangle. And you know they will!>)
I Luv tha color but when I took them out the pack one of the wre was already hanging. So I couldn't even ue them! I'd swap for anouther par if they worked! I would of Luv'd to see what they sound'd like come out of bothspeaker.
was up fellas. i have the older version, 2300hcx ,its chrome and gold. take the flames of and its the same amp.. i have had this amp since 2001 still running..had it to 2 t1 fosgate 12s and was running at 1 0hm,, before it was kicker cvr 12's and earthquakes 15's it did not matter this will run any sub..capacitors are bandaids you need high amp alternator..my lights still dim with cap.. so i took one t1 out and running one at 2ohms in a 2.00cuft ported box. still hits..i have always ran the amp at a 1ohm load..2nd time running at 2ohms. had to bridge the kicker cvr 12's to 2ohm or i would blow them..grab this if you can . i paid $1200 for mine. you set it up right you'll need ear plugs like i do..
I suppose if you don't live in a metropolitan area with stations around the frequencies the iRock has presets for, you might get better performance out of it than I have. I have had my unit about one week, and I must say I am disappointed. The idea is great, but the functionality at the power it puts out stinks.I have tried all kinds of positioning, even placing the unit in my ashtray which is directly below my radio. I tried aligning the unit's cord so it is oriented correctly with the car antenna.On top of mediocre performance, it has gobbled through batteries, and despite a lot of empty space inside the unit, there isn't an option for a DC power adapter.Hey iRock, if you are reading this, don't take it personally, but you should have done more field testing before releasing this product.
i got 2 units from netgear and i was unable to get either of them working. the first one wouldnt power up correctly and the second one would not work for more than an hour at the most.i have been unable to get this router working correctly for more than an hour. the router fails after an hour. an immediate re-start of the router or resetting did not help. for some reason, if i wait for about 2-3 hours before i power it back on, i can get it to work again.the web interface is easy enough to use and all, but if the base product doesnt work well .....
This case is great. It is simply the sturdiest, most user friendly case with the best erogonomic straps around. I don't know why, but their shoulder strap lightens even the heaviest of loads. It is tough, but it is truly the most comfortable case around. No straps that dig into your shoulder here! The soft neoprin shoulder strap is the most comfortable one I have used. I use it daily and it is always jammed packed with files, it works great. Trust me I have tried them all, this is the best!!...
Right from the start it was very easy to setup and operate. Was at staples to buy an 8250, it may be newer but much less of a printer then the 8450.
Not much to say about something this inexpensive. It works, it fits okay, and it's inexpensive.
Worked on small flash cards, but not my 4 GB Flash card. I returned it.
This kit comes with so many extra parts, its a bit ominous at first. Once you narrow down the parts to your specific applications it's a very smooth install. The finished product has a factory look and I would highly recomend this product. I read a couple of reviews that complained about having to remove a couple of mounting tabs, but I just used wire cutters and trimmed with a razor knife for a smooth fit.
this is the second Lynksys unit I have purchased. This model is very similar to the first and appears to be a solid performer as the first
This canon EF-12 ll extension tube is great,work exacthly as I expected. I also bought the canon EF 25ll extension at same time. I love them. Thanks.
My husband wanted a shower radio for a long time, and picked up a cheap one at Bed Bath and Beyond. As one might expect, it stopped working within six months. I ordered this radio to surprise Hubby, and we've both been really pleased with it. The sound quality and reception are great. It came in handy during a freak March snowstorm that took out our power, leaving us without lights or other sources of entertainment for more than four hours. At that point we'd had the radio for about a month and had to replace the batteries shortly afterward, but haven't since. This radio was a good buy and we're both pleased with it.
I have tried many, many different types of headphones and earphones and these are definitely one of the best I have come across. There are a couple of things I don't like about them though. First is the rubber padding around the buds, it makes it very difficult to fit into your ear. Using the earphones without the padding (easy to slip off and back on) seems more comfortable and the sound improves greatly when they are removed except that the bass is less prominent. Another thing I dislike is the durability. I have to replace them every few months. I usually have a problem with the cord wearing thin and eventually splitting and/or ripping. One of the main things I like about the earphones is the volume: it's excellent, definitely the loudest I have used. Other things I like include the appearance and the length of the cord.Overall, excellent deal. About $5 for a good 3 or 4 months of great sound quality.
For the price, this Binocular has been a great companion for both birding and spotting. The wide angle offers a great FOV and the lens clarity is excellent. The locking right eye piece ring is great as well. We've owned this for 2 years now, and it's replaces our Leupold spotting scope for everything but the rifle range.
I purchased the headset about 3 months ago. Great sound, great fit. The microphone is perfect for when you just want to listen and not talk, putting it back into the headset was genius. I play wow, and its perfect for what im doing, i also play call of duty 4 and it works great for that as well.The real reason i wanted to put this up is because i did have a problem with the cord. Not the manufactures fault, but mine. I was vacuuming my computer room and got the cord stuck in the vacuum. Now the cord is not just a plastic snag-snap cheap cord. It's got real fabric wrapped around it, perfect for people who get their cord snagged all the time. But in this case the vacuum had won. The headset still worked fine, with a little humming in the background, but i could tell if i had caught it on something else I'd be worthless for my next raid. So i emailed steelseries to find out how i could buy a replacement. It was just the extension that had gotten damaged. They told me to save my money for another item, and they would mail me a new extension. WoW! I promised that I would give this company good name. So i decided to put it up where I had looked to find a good set.I promise you, even before the wire issue(although it did make me put up this review). If you want a good headset, either get these or the 4h's. Those are are cheaper, but people say they word just as well. You won't be disappointed.
This is a great camera for those on the go and even those desktops which are stationary. I was so impressed with the first camera, I bought 5 more of these to give to other family members. The sound quality is great, you don't even need a microphone. Not to mention the video quality, just amazing. I would highly recommend.
We use thes to hold our DVD's, it takes up much less space to put the movies in these cases then to have stacks of DVD containers on shelves.
This review is not for this product specifically, but more on the quality of Raynox products themselves. I have included below the transcript from a series of e-mails between Raynox and myself. This is unedited, exactly as the exchange went. Needless to say, I am very unhappy with their product and their customer service, and I will never buy another one of their items. I offer my experience only to help others avoid a waste of money. Read my story and make up your own mind. But, at the very least, take careful consideration before buying one of their products. The one positive thing I will say about Raynox is that they DID respond to me in a very timely fashion, their first response was within 45 minutes of my e-mail. I just wish the content of the response would have been as pleasing as it's speed.Me:Within the past year, I have purchased two Raynox lenses for my Sony Mini-DV camcorder. I purchased the DVR-3000, for $120.45, and the DVR-5000, for $49.95. To say that I have been disappointed with theseproducts is an understatement. With the DVR-5000, the wide-angle lens, when I was zoomed-out completely, there was severe vignetting, and when zoomed in, the only clear part of the image was the very center.Everything else was distorted and fuzzy. I put the DVR-5000 in my closet and purchased a competitor's lens, as I was already out of my 30 days since my purchase. Unfortunately, I did not need the DVR-3000for several months. This past weekend, I used it at the San Diego Chargers football game to take 73 digital stills. These images looked fine on my LCD screen, but when I got home and downloaded them to my computer, I found the exact same problem that I had had with the other lens. But, this is a telephoto, I'm SUPPOSED to be able to zoom in. The images were all fuzzy and distorted, except for the very center.These images are absolutely useless to me and have proven that I wasted almost $200 on Raynox product. Now, I have to purchase a competitor's lens, for a lot more money, and I am unable to do that at thistime. Therefore, not only am I out of my original investment, but I am losing business, as I am a professional videographer. I wanted to give Raynox an opportunity to correct this. Please have someone contact me by e- mail or phone.Raynox:I do not know what camera model you used but DVR-5000 is a standard quality wide-angle lens and like every conversion there is no " Perfect matching" for some camera models. The DVR-5000 works perfect.I would suggest HD-5000PRO for present mini-DV camcorders. The DVR-3000 is not designed for digital stills and the quality is up to standard TV screen resolution.Me:I am currently using the Sony DCR-PC330. Now, my bigger complaint is with the DVR-3000. What am I supposed to do if my video is also fuzzy? It's not just the digital stills, and it's not a resolution problem. It's that the entire image is fuzzy and also has some color distortion.Raynox:Again, there are no "Perfect Matching" for some camera models.Me:Ok, I am just trying to understand this. The lens fits physically perfectly to my camera, without an adapter. What do you mean by "perfect matching" and how can I tell if that's the problem?Raynox:The DVR-3000 is long discontinued . The camcorder you are using is over 3 megapixels and not recommended to use such a lens .Me:Well, I can't say that I am exactly happy with Raynox's answer. You have basically said that the lens is not of a high enough quality to operate with my resolution, and we're only talking 3 megapixel here. I would still have to say that I will never buy another Raynox product. The fact remains that I now have to spend $250 on another lens and basically throw away the $120 Raynox lens I have already purchased.
Originally purchased this to play records and cassettes that we managed to hang on to over the years. It was delivered 2 weeks after we ordered it just as promised. It looks really good. It is great to be able to play the old albums like we use to. My college age kids get a kick out of it also. I am also impressed with the radio reception. I highly recommend this record player.
I was charged for this item and it was never shipped,I contacted the company and they blew me off. It is imposible to contact these people by telephone. I will probably not buy anything through Amazon again. John Kelley
The monitor arrived 5 days sooner than expected not to complain and has saved my much need desk top space and works great no problem what so ever. No down side to my purchase. Don't let the low price fool you into thinking its an low budget product. It is what it is a great deal.
I gave them to my five year old who loves music, could not wear them. Can not believe a company that puts so much into their speaker, that they would not hire the best designer for the casing. So bummed, have to buy another pair of i80's, or 125's.
The door lock actuator is a tenth the price from Ford, not very hard to install, not plug in, but not hard. Works. Even if it only last one or two years it's still a good deal. Just test to figure out which wire goes where and be willing to drill mounting holes (unseen) in the inside of the door. Don't even have to take the old unit out. Used on a 99 F250
I took my newly purchased Garmin nuvi 370 on a trek south from Providence to Cape May and on to Philadelphia. In general it was great not to worry about maps and hearing directions very clearly. A few problems: Last minute directions about turns do not give enough time to get into the appropriate lane; directions to follow a route for a number of miles and no correction when the route goes off in a different direction but a new (right!!) route is followed (very disturbing until I realized that it was the right thing to do); directions to turn right on a parkway that has a divider not permitting a right turn. All in all a very satisfacory purchase. Will try it in Europe in the spring of 2008.
Its what I wanted and came right away and it worked and fit and fast shipment. thanks and I will be purchasing from here again if needed.
I bought this unit after researching it at different sites. Why pay for the Escort radar detector when you can have this one a lot cheaper and not give up any features and it does the same work for you for a lot less money.Last year coming home from Phoenix, just before I got to Heber Az, I got a ticket for going 35mph over the limit at a cost of $460. OUCH ! Now you know why I bought this puppy. It works GREAT,and easy to use too. Just turn it on auto and hit the road, and pay attension to what you hear and see from the radar detector. If it starts beeping slow and keeps getting faster, you better have slowed down or you could be getting a ticket. This thing works hard, all you do is pay attension to it. Works 360 degrees, and all bands, although most of what I saw was K band thru Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico,Arizona, Nebraska. No complaints and glad I bought it, just wished I did it sooner. I also bought warranty from SquareTrade for about $32 to protect my investment. Good luck down the road.
These binoculars are certainly worth the little money spent on them! They are excellent! My husband has used them for hunting and my daughters and myself have used them for birdwatching. They work perfectly! Couldn't ask for better!
This backpack camera bag is an excellent buy. Don't be fooled by the price since it is exquisitely made and quite solid. There's lots of pockets and it's easy to customize the interior. Most of all, the bag is comfortable on the back and can be carried by the handle as well. The only concern I can think of is that I wish it had some extra padding although I have found this not to be a problem despite some rough handling with the backpack full of my Canon lenses and 10D body.
This is singularly the worst iPod player I've ever encountered. I purchased it for use at work, and it's given me nothing but headaches. The main problems center around the remote, which to say is unresponsive would be putting it mildly. Most buttons have to be hit at least twice to do what you want, and it's not unusual for a button to do the exact opposite of its intended purpose. Then, every few songs or so, when you're skipping ahead or back, it makes this BRRR! sound followed by a high-pitched whine, and takes several seconds before proceeding to the next song.I'm extremely sorry I purchased this device, and I would strongly advise others from making the same mistake.
You guys must be getting tired of hearing the same thing but: I have never been disappointed with anything I've ever bought through Amazon or your sub-contractors. Price, quality, delivery time - all great. Amazon if the first place I go now before I buy anything - and it's most often my last stop. T. Smith
I got this with a new camera for my wife. It held plenty of pictures for our 2 week vacation.
I recently ordered 2 memory sticks for an old PC that I was using as a test server. The memory, not only, came within the expected delivery date, but well before. The product took 15 minutes to install and has worked like a champ ever since.
This does exactly what I want it to do. It's nice to have a few pictures on it, but I didn't really care about that capability. However, it's a great MP3 player, has more than enough room for my music and audio books, I love the radio function, and the recorder is very, very useful to me as a college student. It may be bulkier than some of the others, but it also seems pretty solid and well built. I did by better headphones (I need really small earbuds) but I expected this. I really love this thing.
The Maxtor OneTouch external drive has saved my life! I run a small business with 120 employees. We all save documents, contracts, pictures, and 'other files' to a central 150 gig drive. A year ago the hard drive crashed. As a small business owner I had to spend $132,000 in overtime to recreate the data since it was all lost in the crash (I was a dork for not backing up...!) I purchased the Maxtor OneTouch from Amazon! and use it to back up daily.Wouldn't you know it... a month ago the server hard drive crashed again (darn it!) BUTT this time I was able to restore ALL the data in one hour with ZERO overtime. This saved me and my company $132,000. I can't say enough. Buy one today!
Used these speakers as front speakers for some time now, recently upgraded to the 70's Polk Monitor Speakers and moved them to the back of the system as the rear speakers. Totally happy with the Polk Monitors 50's and 70's. You'll probably need a subwoofer to bring these to perfection.
I've had this TV for three weeks now and I'm very happy with it. I went with the small end of the HDTV line because I have a moderately sized apartment and didn't want the set to dominate my living room. The 32" screen is a nice, modest size and the picture quality is great. Going for 1080p rather than 720p might be overkill at this size, but it's nice to know I have the sharpest image money can buy and it'll make a stunning second monitor for my computer.I'm glad that they put a matte finish on the glass so that there's much less glare than on my old standard TV. The border is shiny piano black but I haven't been troubled by reflections or fingerprints. I also haven't noticed any problems with uneven backlighting or bad pixels. When watching non-widescreen programs the set will let you choose from black sidebars, stretch, or zoom. I wish it were smart enough to automatically zoom in on letterboxed low-definition shows but it's easy enough to switch manually.I was surpised at the diversity of input ports: multiple stereo audio jacks, component, composite, S-video, cable, and HDMI. The set will let you rename the inputs on-screen and disable inputs that you don't use.I'm very pleased with the speakers. The sound quality is quite good and, unlike many sets, the volume covers the entire range from very quiet to blasting with fine control. My old set went from "not quite loud enough" to "annoying loud" with a single press of the volume button. I know that many people hook up external sound systems these days but for my purpose I'm glad to have good built-in speakers.The remote control is perplexingly big. The buttons are small and widely spaced. There's also a flip-open compartment with four small buttons inside. Why they didn't just put those buttons on the surface is beyond me.
Looking for an all around, protective bag that would hold multiple lens and the camera body? This is the answer. Great set-up allows for a customized fit. Camera body sits at the top for easy access. Plenty of room for zoom and special lens' as well as cables, battery chargers, etc. Lightweight but excellent padding for protection and the value is unbeatable. Even enough room for a video camera as well. Excellent buy!
This is a great video camera. My only complaint is the uncomfortable and awkward hand positioning when "taping" or even while taking still pictures. I end up having to use two hands (luckily I have an extra one) to steady the camera, especially while using the wide angle / telephoto feature. It is even difficult to press the "record" button to stop recording without a fair amount of movement.
Unfortunatelly -and for my surprise- this item didn't worked for me.I was quite anxious about getting this item -I am based at Uruguay-South America and this kind of items are unusual here- but when I opened the package, connected to my laptop and tried to turned on using the switch -by the way, nice feature if it ever worked- nothing happened.Now I have a -useless- nice gizmo.
I bought this drive to use as additional AV Storage. It has been working great as offline storage for my ReplayTV unit and also is fast enough to serve up videos directly to ReplayTV. In addition I use it for digital photos and music and have not had any problems with it. I did reformat the drive to NTFS prior to transfering the data and I am using the USB2 connection instead of the firewire but I like the fact that is has both connections available. Overall a great product for an external drive. But like all external drives data transfer speed is limited by the USB2 or firewire interface speed.
It is beautiful mp3 player. Looks special and different from a typical Ipod. Tons of memory; smaller than 20 GB Ipod. Easy controls, colorful display, cool USB host feature. Con: bad battery life.Great price!
In March 2012 I purchased a classic 80gb ipod from this seller. I received the ipod in the beginning of March 2012,and after using the ipod about 5 times the ipod froze and a big red X appeared on May 15, 20012 (only about 2 months of having the ipod). I immediately went onto apple's website and followed the instructions to fix it. Unfortunately the red X still appeared. So I took my ipod to a ipod repair shop and I was told by them and apple that the hard drive was bad and the harddrive for this ipod is $99.00 plus labor for installing the hard drive. I am very upset and feel ripped off because I paid $119.00 for an ipod from this seller, only had it for 2 months and used it 5 times. I contacted the seller about 13 days ago and seller has not responded. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A PRODUCT FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN. I have purchased tons of items from amazon's website and this is the 1st bad review haven't had to write.
Dad was downsizing from house to senior apartment and wanted to keep aspects of his 1970s component stereo, but not the big speakers. I bought these from Amazon on the basis of the reviews and we are very happy with them. They sound great with his style of music (Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Antonio Jobim, etc) and there is certainly enough bass. Highly recommended.
Anyone who knows anything about NiMH batteries knows that Sanyos are the best in realworld tests and usage. If you want the absolute best NiMH batteries, these are it. The capacity ratings are very close to the actual realword capacity.
I purchased this player at a CompUSA store closing for a great price, but I wish I hadn't. This is the third time I've been fooled by Sony (Beta and D8). If I could return it, I would. Whether I stay with Blu-ray or switch to HD-DVD, I know it WON'T be a Sony.Although THE PICTURE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, the optical audio output is useless on my machine. My surround decoder's Dolby Digital or DTS signal indicator flashes on and off during any playback, and the sound just pops and stutters like leaving every other letter out of this text. The only way I can get any audio from the surround is to select "Downmix PCM" on the set-up for the Sony and get stereo only from the surround, or use the stereo only speakers with the HDMI cable signal in the TV. I did the firmware update, and it solved nothing.Update, did a second firmware update. Still have to downmix audio on the optical. The machine now takes more than a minute to power on as well. Also, despite Sony having been part of the DVD+R pushers, this will not play + discs, only -. And NO CDs either. Never buying Sony again.
No ProsCons: You can't hear this at the race, over half the codes are out of date and dont work , you cant tell who is talking unless you know the voices , ear buds kill your earsI would not buy any product like this again
I have been pleased to date with my purchase. The vendor got me the unit timely and so far no problems. It has been everything it was advertised to be.
I received this product quickly and it was just as advertised.
I got this for my BlackBerry Pearl and this product has worked perfectly. Being a serious student I do not get a lot of opportunities to watch TV, but this card has held up to 12 hours worth of high quality video that I record on my computer and watch on my phone when I get a little time. In addition, it holds around 100 mp3 files I use as customized ring tones for the 75+ contacts on my phone (yeah, still need to look at the caller ID for most of them).Great product, especially for the price compared to wireless service provider retail stores and electronics stores.
I use both an Epson R1800 and a Stylus Pro 4800 and the prints come out looking beautiful! Colors are accurate and rich and the surface catches light just right. Can't go wrong using this product.
GREAT PRODUCT, heres why... if you did your research the battery life on this is nice, wireless internet and the size itself means you can carry this anywhere. I thought the screen may be too small since I work with a 20 inch imac at home, but its fine when you're on the bus/subway or coffee shop (its a laptop!! carry it and have fun). Small hardrive, but get a external for a few more bucks or burn them on the cd burner it offers. Upgrade the RAM to 1gb+(kingston), and get a nice pair of earphones, the sound is great from earphones (sony)...If this is not your primary computer then this is the right size for you. This is a great price for its size and most needs, especially if you're a first or second year college student. JUST REMEMBER TO GET A PERFECT FITTING SLEEVE OR CARRYING CASE (incase 12inch slim sleeve), or you'll get tiny buffer scratches on the first day like me...The reason this got a 4star is because you need to upgrade ram if you're doing graphics work and a perfect fitting sleeve, both which needs a little searching, and its not on amazon...
The quality of the bag was good but the size was too small for our use with a DMC-FZ28. We wanted a smaller bag but couldn't exclude the battery charger. This bag will only allow an extra battery and lens cover. If they would have provided a charger slot and a top strap the 1 star would become a 5 star. As it was it became a return item.
bought ink for our HP printer. Almost as soon as the two wereput in the printer it indidcated it was low. Have not had that problem with refills before or since.
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.
Had this about a month now and its doing good. The layout of the outlets makes adding even large and bulky adapter plugs easy. Have not tried the phone or cable protectors built in, but the instructions and layout follow the same ease of use. Would highly recommend this to others looking for something to replace the old standby octo-bar most of us have.
I use Ojo's since June and my family&friends; have deployed a total of 6 Ojo's so far. We have 2 in California, 2 in Germany, one in Chile and one in Turkey - and they all work together via DSL in Europe and cable modems in North and South America.My mom just had her 70th birthday and even the remote kids were able to see her and congratulate her face-2-face... Priceless!!!You have to experience it and you cannot compare it to any other solution thats out there - its way cool!(Btw. - I also plan to retire on the stock of the company that manufactures the Ojo: Worldgate (ticker: WGAT - currently WGATE) - buy some stock and I can retire a week earlier... :):))
I had a high trust in linksys routers as my previous one worked well for 5 years w/o a glitch. This one was bought half a year ago and broke down recently, it either has no warranty or it is extremely hard to find the information. It is probably not worth fixing.
I've owned this radio for a little over 8 months now. I just replaced the 2 D size Duracel batteries for the first time last week...and that is after using the radio daily for an hour each morning and then some. The sound quality and reception was strong right up till the end...both AM & FM. The case is sturdy and has a well made feel to each feature. One handy thing is that you can mount it on the wall so you don't accidentally knock it over. Additionally, there is a built in emergency flashlight, a carry handle that double functions as an antenna, a carry strap, and a digital clock. Though more expensive than most shower radios I researched, the value is worth the splurge. If I could change one thing, however, I'd want more presets instead of only 5.
Hooked this antenna up to a Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, works really well, gets the AM stations that I haven't been able to get here in Alaska. Going to buy another one for my old 1930's tube radio.
Well to start with, if you need a tripod, buy a tripod. Dont expect the legs to help much. Yes they do support the camera well, even with a heavy lens (total weight was around 4 pounds). But as you take the tripod higher the sway increases. So you wouldnt want to regret with your costly gear. Use this as a monopod and theres nothing in the world to compare with. Of course carbon fiber would have made it lighter, but then its great to have it beside you even for your treks. Strong and sturdy and even with the 500mm Nikon primes, there so much stability when you hold the cam. I have still to use it for my macro, but then holding a 1.8 pounds lens with a equally heavy body with bare hands and that too still, I guess this will be a much better choice...4 marks for construction quality, 5 would have needed carbon fiber4 for ease of use (self standing), 5 needed a free head with this at least as a starter kit
This cable modem works every bit as good as the modem I was renting from my ISP, its identical to theirs (500Kbps). And in LESS than 6 months, It will have paid for itself ... After 1 year, paid for itself TWICE!! All you have to do is call your cable ISP and give them the serial number & MAC number of your new modem, then return their modem back to them. Save yourself $15/Month or more in monthly rental fees.
I got this camera for Christmas and recently had my first roll of pictures of developed. The pictures came out very clear and the color was exceptional. Even the pictures taken with the 170 telephoto lens came out beautifully.The overall feel of the camera is nice. It is very lightweight and can easily fit in a purse. I would have given this camera a rating of 5 stars if it wasn't for the positioning of the viewfinder. I find it very hard to look out of. Uncomfortable almost. I do wear glasses and that might be the problem but when I was shopping for cameras I did not find this problem with the Olympus but I went the Pentax due to the lens cover and the fact that the flash did not pop up.Overall I would highly recommend this camera. Especially to those who do not wear glasses.
I purchased this system because of the wireless capabilities, well right out of the box the wireless tower does not work. Not a good start! I will be calling support today. To be continued.Well strike two and I'm done. I sent the first one back because the wireless tower did not work right out of the box. They sent me another one, and guess what? It didn't work either. When I talked to Samsung support they sounded as if this was happening a lot? I think they need to work the bugs out before they ship the product out.
I just purchased a a 13" laptop and purchased this sleeve. It fits perfect! And has gotten alot of attention.
I like the fact that the stands are thin and less distracting than wider stands. The base is heavy enough so the stands don't fall over as easy as they would otherwise. I also like the fact that the channel in the back of the stand allows you to hide the speaker wire to make for a neater appearance. Well worth the price.
I don't know how I went so long without this set up. It works just as it's stated. I used to spend a lot of time opening and closing computer cases swapping drives, no more. This works like a charm.
needed a new card for a small flip cam for my kid. this does the trick, but isn't anything special.
I have tried three times to get instructions for return of the item I purchased in good faith from this company. To date I have not had a response.I asked for return informtion or a call tag to retun the ink cartridges that are not for my printer and would not work if I tried to pound them into the machine. The are totally the wrong thing.I am still waiting for them to do the RIGHT THING and return my money.I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN. THIS WAS MY FIRST AND ONLY TRIAL OF USED AND REFILLED INK.
The Belkin F2E9142 will not adapt the apple studio panel sceen that I own. My screen is terminated in a flying lead with a male ADC connector. This connector plugs into my Apple G4 Cube processor. The Belkin product will not mate with my screen because both components terminate in male connectors.The Belkin product is incorrectly described because it doesn't allow connection of an ADC screen to a DVI based processor. What it will do is allow an Apple cube to be connected with an up-to date DVI screen.To use an Apple Studio ADC terminated screen one needs an apple adaptor costing $350. The item is costly because the studio screen does not contain a power supply and draws its power from the Cube to operate the screen itself and to power the 2x USB sockets at the rear of the screen. Any one wishing to update the Cube for an Apple Mini would do better to buy an iMac which comes complete with the latest screen technology and the Duo intel core processors with Snow leopard SW
I want to confess a painful episode in my relationship with my Klipsch computer speakers, a relationship I've monogamously maintained since the 2 series.I should admit first to being a computer gaming psycho. I have a system that's been featured in 2 gaming magazines in their &quot;totally sick computer we'd all kill for&quot; sections. The last profile showed my Harmon Kardon receiver and a JBL 6 speaker surround configuration. For that I'm eternally sorry.I don't know what came over me. I guess I figured that spending 5 times as much as the 5.1 system would deliver better sound, ingender deeper jealosy, command just that much more salivation when I cranked the volume.How wrong could one man be.I don't know about the special horn positioning in the Klipsch, I'm not even too sure I understand what 400 watts really means in the grand scheme of things; I'm just that guy who walks into the store, says &quot;gimme the dream system&quot;, goes home, plugs it in and expects it to be better than what it replaced. Well, in this scenario, when I cranked up the replacement to the 5.1, I was like &quot;What the F@#$!!!&quot;.It paled in comparison. The highs weren't the shrill &quot;crack your eardrums&quot; highs of the 5.1, the lows weren't the &quot;neighbor's have been complaining, they say they hear gunfire coming from inside your home&quot; type lows...Needless to say, I went back to the 5.1. If you're in the market for &quot;the best&quot;, for gaming, for MP3 listening, then you can't beat this system for the money.
Yet I have not bought or recieved a Zune yet, I plan on getting one. I have used my friends, are it was awesome. The sceen was so much bigger which made it easier to watch movies or music videos. Yes, it has very few accessories, but come on it just came out. I have already found a case I want for it and everything. If you compare ipod and Zune prices, Zune is a much better choice. A 30G ipod costs about $300. A 30G Zune is about $250. Now which one would you choose? I have used an ipod before and it was much harder to control. Although it doesn't have everything an ipod has, I still think it is a much better choice. Not very many people would choose a Zune since ipods are still very popular, but I would. I did alot of research on Zunes and ipods, and found that I would feel alot happier with a Zune.
Enclosed documentation states it is plug and play for systems with XP and Windows 7 with no special drivers needed. In both cases message appears "You need to format the disk in Drive A before you can use it. Do you want to format it." Multiple previously recorded 1.44 MB HD floppy disks generate the same message. Whatever the cause, does not do the job it was purchased for.
well, let's just says i didn't expect much and that is exactly what i got. the speakers arrived on time and in good condition. them sound like they are in a deep well (it is almost frightening) you get what you pay for so next time i'll pay more for the polk audio rm7. they do play sound however scratchy and muffled it maybe
I used to own the older mouse/keyboard set from logitech with the MX500, then I upgraded to this set.The keyboard looks really nice, is not too heavy, and only requires 2 AA batteries, which still haven't run out. Each key seems to have its own switch, and the whole keyboard is designed so that an accidental spillage will not damage it. Although the software doesn't seem to work with Mozilla Firefox, the extra buttons are still very useful.The mouse is the MX700, which is probably one of the best mice on the market. Although some people claim it's too heavy, I don't find this a problem. The extra 5 buttons are very useful, especially for games. Like the keyboard, the mouse software isn't too great though, however this really isn't a problem.The dock for the mouse also acts as the tranceiver for both keyboard and mouse, and also includes all the keyboard lights (which obviously could not be put on a wireless keyboard). Charges last for around 3 days, and when your mouse is running out of power, a very obvious red light flashes on the top. The only real problem I've seen so far is that it can be a bit awkward to put the mouse into the dock so that it will charge. I think this could be related to build up of garbage on the contacts underneath the mouse.It all works fine with Linux as well, no problems. 'imps2' mouse type if you were wondering. Overall, I would recommend this keyboard and mouse to anyone (although people with small hands may have a problem using it). It's worth every cent.
the stylus rights smooth on my pda.the pen is very good.the pencil writes very good.im very glad i got this.
i spent some time researching whether this card would work with my vx8600 or vx8500 today. eventually reached an lg customer service rep and he indicated that the only card supported by these phones is the sandisk 1g card. he did tell me that they were working on the firmware updates to allow this card, but it would be a few months out before they could commit to the 2g card.
I have tried three companies (Seagate, Toshiba and Verbatim). My Seagate drive is my favorite because it always turns on and stays on without disconnecting from my laptop. This one is the one I use for my most important backups. Too bad it is the one with the least memory. I would definitely buy another Seagate based on my experience with this portable hard drive.Noise: It hums, but it's not that loud.Dependability: Soooo dependable! I love it.My computer: Windows XP, 512MB RAM.
I listened with portapro in J&R; 9 years ago, and I was pretty surprised for the sound, and bought itsince then, I fell in love with portapro family series (PortaPro, SportaPro, KTX Pro)they all sound excellent, full bass with its power, clean human voice and crisp treble, and they're all well-balancedthey're pretty good headphones for portable (portable CD/MD players, mp3 players, pdas, laptops, even radios)I often suggest other customers to buy portapro, and let them hear themselves, and they're happy with the soundthe only weakness is: the cable, it breaks easilyfor KTX Pro users, you can order PortaPro earpads to get same great sound as PortaPro
I am brand new to the world of iPods. My wife bought me one. I wanted to be able to hook it up to my home stereo and to charge it without plugging it into the computer. This solved both problems and was affordable.
I have had my ZIre for a couple of months. It has done nothing but help me coordinate my outlook calendar, task list and contacts. It keeps my information at my fingertips and is very easy to work with. I found no problems with this handheld, it has never lost my data as previously reported. Of course I would love to have a tungsten but face it, its not gonna happen at this price. This is a great choice for a first handheld. It looks fun and looks very impressive I am told when kept in the Zire series hardcase which is not included but can run you 10-15 bucks. I read these reviews and several others before purchasing this and I decided to give it a try and my life is so much more organized now, boy am I glad I did!!!
I love my new Olympus DS-30 Digital Voice Recorder. Very easy to use, nice size, and lots of great features!
By itself ... it's a "meh" player. I bought it with Rockbox in mind, contacted the seller first to make sure it was a v1.Installed Rockbox and an 8GB microSDHC card (you can only use a 2GB non-HC card with the original firmware), and I'm good to go!Rockbox ftw.
This is a replacement for theTargus PA248U Notebook Chill PadI had for 3 yrs and it done its job. I got this product when my Tragus Chill Pad finally quit on me. I only had the Zalman Notebook Cooler for a week and I must say, I am very impressed. Not only does it keep my notebook from overheating, the pad stays cool itself. I also like being able to adjust the air flow.
These are just really basic, basic headphones. I bought them to use running & I was having to push them back into my ears often (even though the cord does have a clip - so it wasn't like I was pulling on them accidentally.) There's no bass and the sound quality is ok but doesn't come close to comparing to others like the JVC headphones that I purchased at the same time for ten dollars more. If you're looking for something really basic & inexpensive these are fine but I won't be using them anymore for running.
Just thought I'd point out that this is the rapid charger mentioned in the manual for the T7200 series radios as well.
I purchased this item new for about half of what Amazon is selling it for. I thought I was getting a great deal. I found that inserting and removing my brand new SDHC card was very difficult. I checked the contacts of my card and found deep scratches. My conclusion is that the pins are either too stiff or too long. I have no idea why no other reviewer encountered this problem. I did not try any other memory cards with this reader so I can't comment on how it would work with other cards. I was however very disappointed and returned the product for a refund.
When I hooked up my new HDTV to my cable box with these cables the picture improvement was very apparent. At a much better price than I could get locally, too! R.E Barber
With Mac OS 10.6, Apple stopped supporting their own Appletalk protocol for printers. As a result, older perfectly good printers could not be used. This device enables older HP printers that also have a parallel port to be used on an ethernet network, which OS 10.6 can see. It works seamlessly once installed.
Based on the very good performance of my old Zen Micro 6Gb (still fully functional) I purchased a Zen Microphoto for my daughter. It just died after about 6 weeks. I got it replaced. New one, same story. Did not want to have it replaced. Not worth it.
What an outstanding product! For simplicity and convenience of design it is truly outstanding. It is an inexpensive model yet its construction was remarkably sturdy; good acoustics. I appreciated the large on-am-fm switch in front and the easy-to read dial; many were the nights I availed myself of this little unit, reaching over groggily in the dark to flip it on in the dark for news, music, sports or talk thereby easing the occasional sleepless night. I regret that it is no longer in production; wish Panasonic would bring it back to market...
The router was easy to set up, and worked well; however, it was susceptible to interference and I needed to move it several times until I found a location that did not cause that problem.
I bought the 370 because of its support for both North American and European streets in a single box, and it has that. We quickly nicknamed it "Karen", after her Australian voice (the unit has American, English, and Australian male and female voices, as well as other languages - and we liked the Australian female best). The instructions are reasonably easy to follow. However, when we used "her" in Ireland, we ran into a number of "gotchas": (1) She doesn't know about a lot of one-way streets, no turn allowed streets, streets that split at a "Y", etc., especially in the cities. (2) She doesn't seem to have adequate differentiation between types of roads, frequently sending us on very twisty extremely narrow roads, when a somewhat longer route might have been faster. (3) She doesn't know about a lot of tourist sites (including some well known ones), smaller towns, etc. (4) She's doesn't know about any ATMs in Ireland (but does in Northern Ireland). (5) A reasonable help system to supplement the users manual would be quite nice - we had to figure out a lot of things by trial and error. Having said all that, she worked well, and we never got badly lost (which is quite an accomplishment in Ireland).As part of the family, my 8 year old even composed a theme song about her! Coming soon to Youtube.... If you can't wait, here's the lyrics: "Please drive to highlighted route (x3) / If you go to the route I tell you to go, then you will go the place you want to go / If you don't oh well / Bum-bum-bum-bum-bum-bum recalculating...."
It's my fifth iPod. The software it's incredible but a little slower. I change in each generation and this one is without a doubt some the best. And the battery it is longer duration than others generation.
excellent well made good quality material holds all the camera gear I need and with an Canon SLR 550D and separate flash As I said excellent.
The product was not what was expected but satisfactory. The service by this company was very prompt and accurate
This is another aid to help get a great picture, I'm starting to shake a lot in my elder years and it sure helps to have this item.
Not a high megapixel camera, but very well built and very stylish. I didn't need more than 2 MPs anyway, since I don't want to deal with large files. Works super with Macs! 3x zoom is fast and accurate. A top pick for a high-quality digital camera for under three hundred bux.
The concept here is great. Being able to create a custom configuration for all of your Home Theater gear on a single remote is very appealing. Many Harmony products are functionally similar but I chose the 676 for that particular button layout. I would recommend any of the other Harmony products though rather than the 676. The reason is the interchangeable face plates for the 676. I could not get the remote control to download the updates I had made online. I spent several hours with the Tier 1 and Tier 2 support line at Harmony. Finally it was determined that the interchangeable face plates were keeping some of the buttons partially depressed where the remote memory would not accept any updates. I had to remove the face plate to make it work. The red face plate would not lock down on the right side. The blue face plate depressed several buttons and really wouldn't fit at all. The silver face plate kept one of the tape/dvd transport buttons depressed. Interchangeable face plates is a GIMMICK. There is no reason for it at all. This is poor quality control at the manufacturing level.
I AM SURPRISED THAT A BIG COMPANY LIKE SONY SUPPLIES SUCH POOR OPERATING AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THEIR PRODUCT. I HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT HOW ASSEMBLE THE AM ANTENNA.I WONDER IF SONY EVERY TEST THEIR PRODUCTS WITH FIRST TIME AVERAGE CUSTOMERS TO SEE IF THEY CAN GET THE SONY PRODUCT WORKING.
I'm very happy with this product that I'd gotten from Amazon.com, It's working just as I had hoped it would and highly recommend this CAT6 cable to anyone
My only criticism is the hole at the top of the hard case for the strap. If you pull the wriststrap through it you can't pull the camera out of the holster easily. The holster is on a belt loop, so the hole on the top makes no sense. It would be nice if the wrist strap or necklace could fit inside the case...the flip side of course is that the case fits like a glove and protects the camera. I just let the strap hang out the side and that seems like a simple solution.The price for the battery, case, and strap is great as a combo deal...I couldn't match the price anywhere.
This external hard drive case (Case Logic PHDC-1) is designed for the larger variants.They fit most drives big and small. Here's the hard drives I've fitted (listed from approximately biggest to smallest):Dynex DX-HD302513 Enclosure (fits perfectly under the elastic band)Patriot Gauntlet 2 PCGTII25S Enclosure (fits well)HGST Touro Mobile Pro (fits well)WD My Passport (fits, but very loose)However, I also tried my external hard drives on the Case Logic QHDC-101. The Gauntlet and the Touro Mobile Pro fits perfectly on the QHDC-101 case. It's as if the case was designed for the two drive. The Western Digital drive fits too, but it doesn't fit as perfect. So the QHDC-101 is a good case, but the reason why I decided to buy the PHDC-1 on amazon was because this case fits my larger Dynex hard drive enclosure. I also bought two more of the PHDC because it fits all the hard drives, which the QHDC-101 doesn't. In retrospect, I should have bought some QHDC-101's and some PDHC-1's.The make quality is great. I don't have much to say about the material quality. There is some rubber, and some plastic. The case is hard. My only gripe is the insides are not completely black. The inside material is grey, but there is no difference in functionality with color right?
I needed an inexpensive set of speakers to use with my MP3 player. I saw these Maxell's and figured I couldn't go wrong considering the price. I received them, hooked them up and they blew me away. For under 20 bucks I could not believe how good they sound. The flat panel speakers take up very little room on my shelf, the speakers have crisps highs, very good midrange. Voices sound as good as on my expensive big speakers. The little woofer adds a nice bottom end and is really decent considering the size. There's a wired remote that works OK. The speaker wire is a little cheesy, woofer enclosure pretty lightweight but afer looking a others in this range they are no better. I like these so much I'm getting a 2nd set for my computer.
This is actually a pretty good card with a really bad driver. As long as you use the Asus WL-138g driver as others have mentioned you should be fine. I would have given it 4 stars if it came with the Asus driver to begin with. Before you install this driver, I suggest you pull out the card, shut off your computer, then put it back in again. Then boot up your computer and install the driver. I got excellent test results with the Asus driver (measured with the Road Runner speed test).
I bought this cd player because it has the am/fm receiver, remote, and anti-skip function. I also bought the jogger belt separately from the Manufacturer. I used it for the first time today. At the gym, on the treadmill, the cd skipped while jogging. There's nothing special about the remote and the jogger belt proved to be too bulky when doing other stuff at the gym. The radio did not work in the gym (the gym is under a train station though). Additionally, for some unknown reason, the volume, at its highest, was actually quiet. I would only recommend the product along with the jogger belt to a walker who likes music played at an average volume.
I am a country and western fan in Memphis. This new Sony product is great! I meam really great. I don't have to remember songs I hear on the radio anymore. Definitely worth the $19.99 I paid. Get one!
It is the best CPU ever made, I always love intel, and now I`m crazy in love for it.
specs were great, so I decided to give at a try despite the warnings from others. Now I'm returning it back. First, WinDVR won't install on my XP Pro system. In the very beginning of the installation it gives &quot;remote procedure call failed&quot; and aborts. MSI web site has the same faulty version. Intervideo doesn't want to deal with this issue, &quot;If you need OEM (bundled) support for an Intervideo product, please contact the OEM for that information because we do not provide exhuastive support for OEM versions of the program&quot; Ok, downloaded the latest version of WinDVR 3.0. This one installs and seems to work. And what do I get from the MSI card? - Just a beautiful blue screen on all channels.
I got the 15pack just to see it I like it and if it burns well. MySony 12x SATA Black Blu-Ray Burner BD-5300S-0B - Bulk (Black)had no problem as I expected. I picked this because it was the cheapest brand I found in the store. Other BD-r at this price had the white print on surface that I didn't like. The top is a silver clear color not the blue of the memorex.I found 4x burning to be a bit long. From 45-60 mins for 20-23.3gb. The disc max space is 23.3gb not the 25gb on the label. Where the 1.7gb goes i don't know. You only lose a few mb on dvd from 4.7 to 4.5ish, but this a lot. The 6x speed model are few and quite expensive.
ProsComfortablevery good built qualitylong battery lifeConsBad sound quality-I read a review that says this can compete with a 150$ sennheiser headphone, are you people kidding me?!! Even a sennheiser cx 300 that cost 30$ sounds 20 times better than this. This headphone produces very loud, muddy, and grainy bass that overlaps the mids and highs. The mids sounds hollow, and the highs are muffled, opaque, that distort at high frequencies (14-20khz) they also have a very narrow soundstage that sounds very grungy.
This DVD player was pretty nice while it lasted. We had it for 8 months before it stopped working. The warranty is only for 3 months. It stopped loading DVDs. It would spin, but not load.The picture was nice and clear, sound was pretty good.This time we are going with a Sony - in my opinion a more reliable brand with a year warranty.
I bought this one as a gift after 3 years of use (still going strong) with an older edition of the same model. The gift was well-received, and seems to work quite well for him.For mine, after nearly 4 years, the clip mechanism that holds it to the suction cup mount is not quite as "springy" as it once was ... sometimes requiring some tinkering to make it stay without sliding off. So far, this is the only issue. It has been reliable, functional, and incredibly useful. It has paid for itself many times over.Highly recommended! In the future, I would probably get a more expensive model that integrates well into a modern laser jamming system, since many of the police in my area seem to be switching to laser.
Very handy camera bag. Made by Canon. Several handy accessories and compartments. I definitely recommend this bag.
This is noisy CD player it makes a whiring sound when CD's are played. Terrible fast forward and backwards, goes to slow. Awkward to use. Worst CD player I have ever owned. Don't buy it, you'll 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!
Great sound, large bright screen, expandibility and comfortable earbuds make the Sansa e140 a very good buy, at under $100, for those of us who don't need or want thousands of songs on the player.
I had high hopes for this modem, Creative labs is a name I trust, being the same people who created the Sound blaster line of soundcards. Alas, this modem simply did not work. It is a V90 modem, but it doesnt act like one. Every blue moon I was able to actually connect to the internet using it, and when I did the connections always were around 33,333bps- nothing fantastic. After hours of frustrating attempts, including checking and rewiring some of my homes phone lines, I ended up removing it this modem, putting my old one back in, and then proceeded to get consistent, very fast, first dial attempt connections that averaged around 48,000bps.Maybe it just wasnt built for Windows ME (even though my computer acknowledged its presence and functioning status), maybe its simply outdated. Regardless, save your money for something more functional and up to date. -Already V92 protocol is becoming the new standard of dial up modems; if your buying a new modem anyway, may as well get the latest technology. I'd rate this modem a negative three stars, but the rating system doesnt go that low.
If you do a lot of viedo recording, as we do, this is the best addition to our video collection.
This case is great. It fits my Canon S30 perfectly. The Tamrac 5694 case is recommended for the Canon S30 but that is really the wrong case for the Canon S30 because it is way too big. Case Logic CPS40 Koskin is really the perfect case. It fits the camera just right. The case is small and compact. It fits the camera snugly but leaves just enough room to fit a media card and lens cloth. No, this case does not have any pockets or fancy compartments but in my opinion this would make the case too bulky. This case has a convenient belt loop instead a shoulder strap or strap that fits around the neck. I think the belt loop is much more practical. You don't have to worry about mistakingly leave the bag somewhere or lugging it around.All and all this is a great case not just for Canons but for any compact digital camera. Plus the price is excellent.
I've had this lens for about a month now and am very satisfied. It is quite an amazing lens! It is also really big on a Canon T2i but not so big that it looks ridiculous. The image stabilization on this lens is absurdly good. I can take handheld pictures at 1/4 sec exposure and they are not blurry! So yeah, if you take low light pics, great lens to get. I haven't had a dust problem but I've kept a Hoya filter on there since I bought it as others recommended. I did get some moisture in the lens when I was taking pics of skier pros at Whistler one rainy night (which came out pretty good by the way) but I just let the lens dry overnight and the moisture disappeared and my pictures are fine. The images are sharp, clear and full of color (I'm using this with a T2i). Is the lens a little heavy? Yeah sure, especially compared to the kit lens, but the image quality is way better. Plus I'm taking night pics I could never take with my kit lens and I have the ability to have a shallower depth of field. But the weight of the lens is really not a problem, I skied with this thing in my Case Logic shoulder bag all day long and it was fine. If you're on the edge about buying this lens, do it! You won't regret it. Highly recommended, especially as an upgrade to the kit lens.
I actually bought this item as an adapter for my guitar to be able to use rocksmith. I have an acoustic that I got for Christmas that has no plugin. Got rocksmith as well. A seymour duncan pickup + this item allows me to join to the rocksmith cable. Does the job and cheap! Thanks!
Let me start by saying that if ur into listen to Salsa or Merengue these are flat out INCREDIBLE, they just seem to be soo compatible with that style of music. That's what gives me the WOW factor. Now when it comes to RAP, thats when it tends to become inconsistant. Some songs are right on point but it seems like most songs sound either too low or the bass is too distorted. The low volume is evident when out in the hustle and bustle of the city, buses, trains, sirens, crackheads, etc. But seriously if ur into the Latin music TWO THUMBS WAY UP, RAP is hit or miss. Overall not bad for the price I dont regret getting them I just wished the Rap tracks had the same feel as the latin ones.
I use this to accommodate my TIVO through my network on my PC and it's worked great with no problems!
Bought these for my husband for Christmas and he still raves about them!!! Read the reviews on all the others before buying and they have lived up to all of the positive reviews/comments.
I've had this camera for over a year. It's a gamble to use however. You'll either be able to finalize your discs with no problems and have a great little DVD of your favorite moments, or it will have an error and erase everything! It's really up to how it feels at the moment, too. You have to record without moving as well, remember, there's a tiny laser etching data inside there and any sudden turns will erase the disk.If you can get it to work, the picture will look FANTASTIC! But it's really too much a gamble to take. Don't buy.
I got a vector 3 years ago and was very pleased with it most of the time. The altimiter is not very useful because it is based off barometric pressure so your reading will vary wildly and you need to keep resetting it. The big flaw with this watch is that in 3 years the face has broken twice. The first time the bezel broke off. Luckly it was still under warranty and they replaced it. Now the faceplate has cracked and is letting moisture in. I don't use the watch for any crazy sports, it's just my everyday watch so the fact that it is broken astounds me. Sunnto have a minimum $85 repair charge, which could go up, so at this stage I'm bowing out with two watch failures in 3 years.
I purchased this product based on a recommendation in Consumer Reports magazine. It was in fact simple to install on my small home network and easy to configure and use. It has rudimentary security - better than none, but not very reassuring at times. Still, I am not sure if I could handle a product that had a complicated security scheme. This works for me: it is easy to install, fast, enabled me to put many files shared by our home computers in one location thus freeing space on our personal notebook/laptop computers. I would buy another.
I bought this microscope with so much enthusiasm, hoping to see common things like hair, leaf, flower, blood drop, etc through it. But this microscope is a huge disappointment.It has three magnification levels which you select by rotating the eye piece. All three of them are horrible in quality. Even in the lowest magnification setting its too hard to bring the object to focus. Even after an hour of patience and trial and errors, I could still not focus it on anything. The medium and higher magnification levels are not even to be tried as they are horribly poor.The built in light and project system is a joke. Its of absolutely no use as it does not work even a tiny bit.Do yourself a favor and never buy this piece
Excellent 4-pack of tapes. Been buying Maxwell for years now and never have had any problem's or been unhappy at all!
I purchased this router to round out my new wireless home network. The router is excellent, easy to maintain and the security works very well. I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because of the setup software. The instructions say to use the CD that comes with it, but it would not setup the router correctly. I went to the Linksys website and used their Windows XP tool and in about 2 minutes I had a wireless network! Very pleased, and as usual, Linksys makes outstanding products.
They been making these the same way since before I was born and they haven't changed a thing. After years of loyal service I finally abused my pair to death and I wouldn't order any other headphones to replace them. They're lightweight and I often forget I'm wearing them. They do great bass simulation and I can hear instruments I can't detect on other headphones. There are some downsides too but none of them are dealbreakers. It has a weak size adjusting slider that can snag your hair and the dated 80's design is kinda ugly. They have no noise cancellation, so sound will start to leak before my ipod reaches half volume, and for something called the Porta Pro, they aren't particularly portable. They fold up, but they don't fit in your pocket. Still, you can't find a better lightweight pair of headphones in this price range. They work great and except for the occasional hair snag, they're comfy, but best of all they won't break the bank to deliver a quality sound. Take the Pepsi challenge and compare them to other headsets. You'll see there's a reason they've earned a cult following.
Metra products do what they're supposed to do. All instructions were clear. Buy Metra for a nice clean installation.
I purchased these earphones specifically for covert listening at work but have found myself using them almost constantly, in favor of more expensive, but less portable headphones. For the price, I'm quite impressed with the sound quality of this set. True audiophiles would want to invest in a higher-end set (would true audiophiles even use earbuds?), but I'm very happy with the quality to value ratio of this pair.The earbuds are much more comfortable than I'd anticipated. I have never been able to stand a pair of earphones, but found that the multiple size selections were helpful (I still do wish the smallest size was a bit smaller). I agree that the cord is a bit awkward. I'm told that the design (uneven cord length, offset to one side) is to prevent them from falling off onto the ground -- by draping the longer cord around the back of one's neck, and the cord connecting to the player to the front of one's body. I do have to say that though this design does annoy me sometimes, it has prevented me from dropping the phones on grimmy sidewalks quite a few times.As for the earphones falling out when running, I've also noticed this, but it seems to be due to the attached player being jostled, and thus, tugging at the cord. I've found when I run on a treadmill or machine at the gym, if I put the player on a stationary surface, the cord does not tug and the earphones do not fall out. The set has actually turned out to be quite usable for working out.
This product is great for long exposure shots. I used it to take pictures of some fireworks we had a few weeks ago and the pictures came out amazing!
When I used my 50mm 1.8 outside in bright sunlight I frequently got very overexposed pictures, more than two stops in some cases using aperture priority on my Rebel XSI. I partially remedied that by setting my exposure -2/3. I agree with others this is overpriced for a piece of plastic, but since adding this filter I have no overexposures. It's worth it for me.
I 've been taking pictures for 25 years with different cameras (OM 1O, EOS 10, LUMIX dmc-fz20, EOS 400d...) and I wanted something special for my 40's. This machine is absolutly perfect. Actually, this was design and created with Leica (this is exactly the same camera as the Leica Digilux 3). Some will say it's only a 7.5MP SLR camera! Indeed, but perfectly "adjusted". You can use Zuiko lenses which are great.I do recommand this Panasonic dmc-L1!
When you by BOSE you won't get hosed!All their products are superb, never had a bad one so far!
I have an external hard drive (FW400/USB) that I've been using with my new iMac (FW800/USB). When connected via USB, there were problems with the hard drive and computer not communicating at certain times. This has been a pain, so I was told that using firewire would solve this issue by a Mac Genius.Needing to go from FW400 to FW800, I purchased this cable and the problem is solved. Best of all, the cable cost only about $10, cheaper than an adaptor.
I purchased this product, but after 3 months of frustrating use wound up throwing it away.The first problem is that the structural support of the power tips between the laptop plug and the cord plug is the electrical solder! The effect of this is that if you use the adapter on the road where it's subject to a lot of plug and unplug and varying mechanical stress, the solder breaks. You then at best have a tip with an intermittent connection. I replaced the tip twice before giving up and getting another better designed adapter.The second problem is that when I unplugged the power adapter from the wall, it would cause my laptop (IBM T20) to emergency power off. Unplugged at the laptop plug was fine. I understand this to be an issue between the T20 power system and a surge issue in the adapter.I replaced this with a Kensington 33197 120W adapter. It looks almost like the same product (same OEM?) except they have stronger power tips. It also didn't have the power-off issue.I loved the form factor, but the product just didn't work.
This product has got to be the best one out there. When i first looked at it, i wasn't too sure i wanted to get it, simply because of the price. But after reading all the reviews, i decided it was worth the money, and i bought it.I am so glad i decided to buy it. The iRiver 350 has everything i look for in a cd player. It plays almost every audio format out there, and the sound quality is amazing! With it's adjustable bass feature, i feel that i am finally getting the bass i want out of a cd player. This tiny cd player rivals my 5 speaker system for bass and sound quality!The anti-skip protection on this cd player is incredible! It doesn't even skip on old fashioned-bought from the store cd's! I tried shaking it up and down, twirling it around... and it still does not skip! The iRiver has two antiskip modes, and i was on the lowest one, the 40 something second one!As an added bonus, this player also has a remote. The remote was a little confusing at first, but after about 10 minutes you can use it like a pro. The LCD text display was on that, not the cd cover. At first i wasn't sure that it was going to be okay to operate with only having the text display on the remote, but it was a good choice for iRiver to make. Not having the text display on the cd cover makes the player a lot more durable.The accessories that came with this player are not as good as they could be. The cd case is more of just a protective cover, so if you don't want your cd player to get broken i would suggest that you buy an actual cd carrying case. The headphones are the earbud kind. They are not too bad for being earbud, but if you want the full sound quality of this player i would suggest you buy a set of better ones. This player also comes with rechargeable batteries! At first i was disappointed, because i figured i needed my own charger, but the cd player charges them for you!This is the best cd player out there! I admit the money was a little more than i would have liked to pay for it, but it was totally worth it!
Its cheap and does the job that its intended to do.. nothing else to say. Great item and keeps your cpu cool :)
I found this system to perform up to my specifications. I am certainly no audiophile, but feel this system offers me everything I was looking for in viewing and listening to dvds and audio cds. I use this product to handle my audio from Direct-TV. I would recommend this to anyone looking far a good system for an excellent price.
Oh, my hopes were high for a VGA/USB switch between an old Mac and a new MacBook Pro. But alas, these hopes were dashed when it became clear that the Zonet relies on a "scroll lock" key --- which simply doesn't exist on most Mac keyboards --- for USB switching. All calls to Zonet tech support proved fruitless, though I did get someone on the phone within a couple minutes.
Works well to hold documents without taking a lot of desk space. And you can not beat this price. Great buy.
This product came just as it was promised. Brand new and in original packaging. The product arrived as expected on time. Everything worked great with the product and I would order from this seller again.
had no issues.so far so good..looks nice and have no problems with any of the buzzing issues listed in other reviews. delivery was prompt and earlier than stated. only issue with delivery was the person not staying long enough for the install to make sure the unit was functioning properly; said he was not responsible for it, and that I had to call amazon if something like that happened.other than that, this was an awesome shopping experience-- did not have to pay for shipping or taxes, and saved about 700.00. loving the new tv!
This my second Carbon in 7 months. I bought a second one because the one I got for Christmas only plays for about 30 minutes on a full charge.Rio wants $99 to swap it out for a new and i will do that but i didn't want to wait. So i guess this is a bad news good new review. Bad news battery is dead after 7 months, good news i like it so much i bought a new one.
I wanted something with a decent optical zoom that fit into the 'micro' category to take on a vacation. It fit the bill perfectly until it stopped working halfway through the trip. No explanation on what happend. I took it back for servicing at the store where I purchased it and have not had a response back. Therefore, I cannot comment on what the fault may have been.I can, however say that while the camera was functional, it performed very well. The camera does not have a view finder, but that does not stop you from getting accurately framed photos. The lcd screen is large for the overall size of the camera. The special picture modes that were used gave good results when used for the appropriate situations, e.g. scenery, night time portrait, party, night time scenery.The photos themselves turned out to be of very good color balance and detail. No complaints there. In fact, the only reason that I deducted a star is because of the unexplained breakdown. If there is a problem with the replacement, I will come back and deduct more.In summation, excellent camera for size, zoom capability for size, and piture quality.
I've owned these headphones for about a year. The earpiece part of the headphones are very comfortable and well-padded. My only complaint is that they look really dorky. I seriously feel like a goofball wearing them out in public.I'm almost completely deaf, so I am not a particularly good judge of sound quality. What I have observed is that I can crank up the sound all the way on my IPOD and there doesn't seem to be any distortion with the Koss UR40 headphones. I keep wrecking in-ear headphones, even the expensive ones, because I max out the sound on my IPOD. Before I bought these Koss headphones, I was burning through at least one pair of headphones a month, which is why I decided to spend a little bit more money and buy these Koss headphones. The UR40s have lasted almost a year, so this is definitely a reason to consider buying. I treat all my headphones badly - carelessly toss them into backpacks, etc., so it's truly amazing these UR40s are still working great.Note that I paid 2x the listed Amazon price because I bought these headphones as an impulse purchase at a local electronics store. I highly recommend buying the headphones here from Amazon, at a significant discount over what they cost in the store.
This product fits all my camera lens and accessories with room for alot more! Comfortable to carry. Worth every cent.
The only virtue of this lens is the zoom range.Chromatic abberation, highly abnormal distortion, and slow aperture above 17mm make this a bad value.The new Canon 18-55 IS is much better optically. Even better, go for the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or the Canon 17-40L for a bit more. This is the worst lens I have ever used without a doubt.Check photozone.de for detailed comparisons of the lenses and save yourself some money and get quality instead!
I love this camera. It is simple to use. The picture template settings are extensive and useful, even simpler you can choose the 'Best Shot' mode to let the Exilim choose the best setting. It is hip. A cool blue/purple color and not much bigger than my cell phone. It is fun. The big screen lets you view pictures immediately with your friends. And it takes great pictures.
This camera came out in 2007 and was priced at $479.99 at the Sony store where I bought it. So unless WSP is including a lot of extras, the $999 price seems wrong.This camera is now discontinued and there are newer versions of this camera. Check out dpreview for latest cameras. I have used it quite a bit (>4,000 pictures) and gotten great results with the camera. Although not a pocket camera its small enough to take it on trips and not be burdened by a heavy DSLR. As with all small sensor cameras low light quality is degraded but as long as you understand this limitation and have adequate light you can get very good pictures from this camera. It's fun to use and has a very nice macro capability. it has a great zoom range although todays models have even greater range.
I recently tried the Canon S630 printer...and wound up returning it becuase when printing black text, it smeared to the touch (very annoying). However, I was very impressed with the S630's abilty to print amazing quality color pictures so when I heard Canon was coming out with a new line of printers - I decided to take another chance. This time, though, I decided to plunk down the extra [money] to get the S820.I'm pleased to report that the problem with the smearing text is not present with this printer (it comes out dry to the touch) and the quality of the color pictures is exceptional (this was less of surprise since I was also impressed with the S630). Becuase this printer uses 5 color cartridges versus 3 color cartridges in the S630 (not including the black cartridge), the colors come out more vivid. The printier is also sturdier and and an overall better build. Well worth the extra $$.
It is probably the finest up converting DVD player there is. This was a replacement for an H/K DVD 47 that just wasn't living up to my (admittedly) high standards, and bricked when I tried to update the firmware (see my review of the DVD 47 to see how well H/K handled the exchange. A+). The difference between this and the DVD 47 was night and day. The DCDi by Faroudja is not just marketing hype; it makes it so it is not easy to tell the difference between this and an HD DVD if you use the 1080p upconversion on a 1080p TV.As good as the video is, it's the audio capabilities that set this apart. This player will most definitely satisfy even the most discriminating audio enthusiast. It is a true audiophile machine with the capability to play almost all audio formats extremely well.This is, without a doubt, the best DVD player I have ever owned. I you are considering any DVD player that is not a Blu-ray player this should be at the top of your list. And this will play some audio formats that most Blu-ray players won't even play.
First offthis is the best integration I've seen of a speaker/alarm/iPod trio!The iPod plugs in real easily, and it is charged while in cradle ---- from there, the music, for the most part, sounds great, and all the functions are very easy to useI was also impressed that it came with batteries, so if the power goes out, the batteries will serve as a backupand of course, the alarm is loud as heck!The reason I purchased the iHome though is because of its 'gentle wake' feature, which plays music at a low volume, and slowly increases to wake the person upPhillips was the first to introduce this feature into their alarm clocks, and I loved it! --- I hate waking up to a jarring sound, first thing in the morninghowever, the gentle wake functions on this alarm are not as solid ----- don't get me wrong, the music does start out at its lowest setting and gradually increasesthe music, even at its low setting, starts out too loud, and then gradually increases way too quicklycompared to regular alarms though, this is a HUGE difference, and I don't find the iHome's alarm to be 'jarring' in any way, but it can definitely be improved uponfor the most part though, I'm pretty happy --- its great waking up to one's favorite iPod songs and playing them while getting ready in the morning ---- in addition, every alarm, on this clock, automatically uses Gentle Wake, in comparison to the Phillips, which had to be set manually within this featureif the 'gentle-wake' feature is more important though, then I suggest going with PhillipsHAPPY BUYING!!!!!
I bought this because of the price, and got what I payed for. It worked for three movies and froze up, then would not load anything after that. Thnking it was a lemon, I returned it only exchanged it for a second one, only to have it happen again after five movies played.Finally, I exchanged it for an APEX for the same price, and have not had a moments trouble for 6 months.Sure the price is good, but you can get so much more for your money.
This item does not fit the HCx. The cover interfears with the SD card. I returned the cover and Amazon sent me another one. It was the exact same cover. After receiving two of them, I relized that the cover was hitting the case where the SD card goes. I was able to grind out the cover to make it work. Most people will not have the tools or skills to perform this task. Amazon should remove the HCx from the list of GPS's that it will fit, the box it comes in does not list HCx .
I just bought it few weeks ago, and it is working fine. I would highly recommend this one as it is not only cheap but also comes with a firewire cord (can be used with Sony handycams) for free!
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
Good set of comfortable in ear phones. Inexpensive, & comfortable! My only drawback on them is the bass. Ive never been a big fan of lots of bass, and these phones kick out more than what I am used to. But for $6, I am impressed.
The Depth Sounder was exactly as described and works perfectly. Contacted technical support for installation help and it was very beneficial. Would highly recommend.
I bought this for my 17 year old son, but I would now like to keep it for myself! Seriously, your on line reviews were so good good I had to see what all the rave was about, now I know. I called my husband into the room after I plugged it it in and we both could not believe our ears. I can't wait for our son to open this gift and try it out on Christmas day. I'm very pleased, worth the money and more!
What can I say. It works just like the one that came with my Canon camera since it is the same one. This is always better than other brands that are rated for the camera.
I wanted a pair of higher end earbuds and after a lot of research settled on the MetroFi. I love them. The sound quality is fine, they do isolate some of the external noise (particularly useful and welcome in airplanes) and are really comfortable (I normally have some trouble fitting earbuds). And they cost a lot less than other models.Despite user complaints about their build quality, I've had no issues so far: the MetroFi have suffered some abuse and a lot of use, but continue to look brand-new. Perhaps because I always store them in the provided hard case instead of just stuffing them in my backpack, where they could get tangled with other cables or yanked?
We received this monitor as a shower gift, and it has worked great! We haven't had any of the static problems and use both cordless phones and wireless internet. The only reason I didn't give this product 5 stars is because the battery feature on the receivers is awful... not only does it take 9-volt batteries, which only last a week or two, but you have to use a screwdriver to change them! Definitely not worth the effort - if you are looking for a receiver to keep clipped to your belt, don't purchase this monitor. Other than that, it is crystal clear and gets very loud if you need to hear it over the laundry, dishwasher, tv, etc.
Wow. What a value. Compact without being flimsy. Sturdy unit that performs very well. I have since purchased external speaker system to enhance the unit. Probably wise to use after market ear buds. The supplied earbud unit is inferior. The ability to easily expand the memory is a positive feature. The USB hookup is very simple. Purchased mine for myself for Holiday gift and the price was outstanding. Makes me laugh at the iPod systems.
I brought the camera as a gift for the wife (per her wishlist) so I didn't know anything about the cam when I brought it....but now that I have it for awhile I love it.PROS:-Built like a tank (ie. I accidentally drop it from about 5 feet and it landed on gravel with rocks). The camera now has a big dent on it but still works great.-takes decent/normal video.-I came from a 3.2 Mpixel camera from this so the pictures blew me away. I liked the picture quality that I now use it instead of my DSLR when I want good pictures during informal events.-took the exilim on a tropical beach for vacation and the pictures that came out are beautiful. Turned me into a shutterbug during that trip...I was taking 100 to 300 shots per day...LOVE it!CONS:-make sure you have the cam's cradle to charge the camera!-flash sucks (but same goes to other point and shoot cameras) so, just try not to use the flash or just accept washout pics at night when using flash. Not a big issue for me!
The backpack style is perfect for hiking around - it doesn't slip off the shoulder, etc. It is still easy to get your camera out quickly. I can fit my camera and video camera in it no problem. Plus all of my wires, etc. I priced anything like it at as many stores as I could and this beats the price by half often and it is better built than the rest. Way to go Canon.
I received the black Zune as a Christmas present and am enjoying it so far. The device itself seems to have nearly everything I wanted in a personal audio/video device. What would make it a 5-star device is A/V mini-jack compatibility (video-out through the headphones), line-out in addition to headphone out, and a built-in FM transmitter. The internal software could probably be re-worked as updates occur, but I'd like to see an option - per song - to adjust the preset EQ.The Zune software itself is pretty slick, though I'm having trouble adjusting from my former favorite, MediaMonkey. The main feature I look for in media managers such as Zune or MediaMonkey is their ability to tag more easily and efficiently. MediaMonkey pulls song information from Amazon through a simple search system that I really like. The Zune software mysteriously updates songs as it sees fit - I didn't find anywhere to query the Zune catalog and refine my results. Sometimes I don't care if the metadata is the *right* data, just pertinent. And it is 2007 (mostly) now, shouldn't the Zune software and device fully recognize ID3 tags in their entirety? How cool would it be to have access to all the ID3 tag information on the handheld (e.g. lyrics, composer, year, genre, etc.).
The new alley case is a good complement to my prized Macbook Pro. The protection it offers is very important to me. I like the different size pouches and tuck-aways, sure do wish they had more that take the small things like power cord and mouse into consideration, and made the cell phone pouch big enough for an iphone. Good case, will last a long time.
This quick release tilt head works wonderful on my monopod. I leave the top part of the head connected to my camera (Nikon D70s) all the time and when I want to use my monopod it just clicks in place to my monopod very securely and off I go taking more pictures.
My installation came back telling me I was missing files. Tech support walked me through uninstall and reinstall -- which as a software engineer I already tried several times. Finally she said it was bad and I needed to exchange it. I knew it wasn't but figured I'd give it a try anyway -- wasting my time and their money. Same problem with new one, er rather, that wasn't the problem in the first place. I checked that my system was current (win2k SP4). Tried again. Missing files. Try to call tech support... 1 hour and 18 minutes later STILL NO ANSWER. Every 30 seconds a &quot;thank you for your call&quot; message repeats, ad nauseum. So I searched the online support http://www.linksys.com/support. No results turned up for a search on &quot;missing files&quot;. I tried all combinations from the error message that I thought might return some results. Nothing. Surely this can't be the first time ever this error has popped up?! Not to mention the typo in the error message! I will never buy linksys again. I am taking both units back tomorrow and trying NetGear.T Shane BostickBoise, Idahotbostick78@yahoo.com
Tried wireless headphones... required frequent charging and I always experienced static noise from interference. No such problem with this extension cord. However this product was ALMOST too short for me to use. Take note of the distance from your TV to your couch and add a few feet so that you can move a bit and any additional length you'll need to get the cord around the edge of your TV to the plug in the back (if it is in the back and not the side or bottom).
Recently bought this unit as an upgrade. I really prefer a multi-disc changer with a random function, versus a single disc player, as a way to mix up some favorite discs. The audio is simply excellent. I am hearing all the detail I would expect in a high-end single disc player. I note very little noise from the unit as the discs change, and silence through the speakers as this occurs. As others have mentioned, check the dimensions on this one relative to your cabinet, because it's a legit 17" x 17".
This has fewer controls than the controller that came with my DVR. There is no page up or down on it. There is no Yes/No buttons to answer questions like "delete this show?" The manual was not written well in that the sequence for programming a device was incorrect. I had to mess with it for an hour to figure out the problem. Not what I would expect from Sony. I wanted a controller that would do it all. This ain't it! There were many positive reviews leading me to think this was a great controller. A pox on your reviews.
I bought this last November. Since then, I've watched a wide variety of movies on it. Everything from B&W; oldies to the latest films. The effect is incredible. It's like owning your own movie theater.I'm surprised more people aren't using these things instead of buying big-screen TVs. The Optoma is light, small, portable, very easy to use, and gives wonderful picture and sound. A big TV has a way of "becoming" the room. With this, when you're done with it, you can just put it away. The only fault it has is that (unlike a big TV) you need a darkened room to view the picture. If that isn't a problem, this might be for you.I don't own a movie screen. I project my image onto a white wall. The image I get is about 14 feet wide. With older films, the picture almost stretches from floor to ceiling.Few gadgets have really changed my life, this one has. It has rekindled my love for great movies. I can see details and sense the power in the images that I've missed on TVs.
After five minutes, I was up and running on AT&T; Broadband formerly MediaOne's RoadRunner service (i.e. mediaone.net). Like prior reviews have stated, this modem is 3Com's 3CR29210. Throughout the documentation, you are told to use the settings for the 3Com 3CR29220. This modem offers simple setup and excellent performance.I was leasing a 3Com 3CR29220 from AT&T; and (...) this modem makes financial sense if you plan to use the service for a year or more. It is too bad 3Com couldn't stay in the retail cable modem business and continue to offer inexpensive modems.
I bought this because I thought (from the picture) that it was a small, slim unit that held all of the power cords inside. Nope. Turns out the cord from the wall to the power converter, when wrapped up, is about as big as the power converter itself. Only the cord that plugs into the computer tucks inside the unit. Very dishonest marketing by Sony. The standard power supply is actually smaller and more portable than this thing, and it costs less. I will try to upload photos of this unit and the regular one. No complaints with Amazon, though. Naturally, this thing will be going straight back.
First of all, the description states this product is "Titanium". Perhaps the color resembles titanium but it's all plastic. I was disappointed. Second, the keyboard randomly stops responding. Not sure why.I'm a graphic designer. While using this mouse I found that the double click almost always gets stuck. I hated using it when I needed to work.I returned this product and would not buy it again. Perhaps if you need this for regular, everyday use it will suite you.
I have nothing but good things to say about this item. I can't believe that there is not one review on this item yet. After struggling with the D-Link DI-624 &amp; all of its included problems for about 3 weeks I decided to return it. Those were the worst 3 weeks of my life. The router would reboot every few minutes, &amp; would disconnect every time the phone rang. The very worst part of all was that the D-Link PC Card would freeze my notebook with no way to properly shutting down. I even tried the new Netgear card with the same results. At this point I had given up on wireless, &amp; switched back to using cables. About a week ago, my girl showed up at my doorstep with an Amazon box. When I opened it &amp; saw what was inside. I said to myself, oh boy here we go again, &amp; to my surprise it was nothing like that. Everything went smooth as silk, from beginning to end. The best experience I have had in a long time. The router it self is very well built &amp; sturdy, unlike the D-Link. I guess it's true what people say, you get what you pay for. For anybody in the market for a wireless router, I would highly recommend you spending a few dollars more &amp; getting a quality product from a well known company like Linksys / Cisco. The installation was a no-brainer, &amp; the configuration process was just as easy. The configuration wizard walks you step by step &amp; explains what each setting does. Till this day, I haven't had any problems with reboots or disconnects when the phone rings. The best part is my Linksys PC Card doesn't freeze my notebook, &amp; does have slightly better range than the D-Link. Another thing I love about the router is that it has all the bells &amp; whistles for those who like playing with the advance settings. The transfer speeds are slightly faster than the D-Link's, but I really doubt they even come near of what they claim. All in all I'm very satisfied with this Linksys combo, &amp; the 3 year warranty is a big plus.
Lemme confess first that I am a complete novice in the line of SLR photography...but definitely wanted to cross the point and shoot. After a lotta looking around and some suggestions from mah friends, I decided to go for Nikon D40. And man what a camera, which compelled me to write a review on the first day itself.I can't really give you more technical details, but I can definitely tell you, if you are starting or planning to get into some nice photography, this can be and is one of the best option. The very first day I got the camera delivered, my photos wondered me....I never knew that I can click photos like those...all kudos to the the machine....a 5 star for sure
Wife and I each received a pair of these for Christmas. We use them mostly for watching TV and movies at night when the little one is in bed. The tuning takes a bit of patience, but once I had them dialed in, they work great. The output from the TV is very high, and seems to help eliminate any static or interference. (There's a mention in the instructions about turning the volume on the source up high, I think this is missed by many users.)I can walk around the house (even the basement) and listen to music or the TV with only an occasional crackle at the far end of the house. Battery life seems good, and the charging cradle is a great idea. It takes a bit of attention to make sure the headset "latches" onto the base properly, or it won't charge. Oddly enough they seem lighter than you would expect based on the size. Sound quality is quite good, considering there are no headphones I've ever heard of that produce bass you can FEEL.I'm not sure why there are so many poor reviews of these units.. it may be intereference, or the output level, or possibly, Sony updated the design to improve reception and reduce noise.
I was a little skeptic when I ordered it, not sure whether it is compatible with Windows XP. To my surprise, it did include a driver CD for Windows XP. Unfortunately, it seesm to be the basic driver, I still need to download the newest TWAIN drivers from their website.Once setup, this scanner is pretty easy to use and the scan quality is pretty good. The software package that came with it is just so so, but adaquet. Once you installed the TWAIN driver, you can just use your own softwares like Photoshop for more advanced graphics editing.The whole unit is very thin, looks pretty nice from the outside. The connection between the lid and the flatbed is weak, so probably need to be careful with it. And it makes strange sound when you turn on the computer.
**PLEASE READ** Memorex has changed the product and packaging. I have purchased these for several years and been very happy. At first I thought I ordered these from that online auction site and received fakes. The packaging is so flimsy that it tore open during shipping. It looks completely different than than photo prsented by Amazon (the old packaging). See the photo I just uploaded! The disks feel so thin, they are more like one-time-use disposable DVD's than replayable quality DVDs. These disks are garbage.Update 7/18/09:4 of the first 10 disks are not readable by my brand new hp desktop dvd-recorder. It reads, "please insert correct recordable media"...etc., this is a 40% failure rate so far. I'm just throwing them in the trash each time I get that message. What a waste of money - save yours and buy a different brand.
Very durable...i work out consistently with this player and its so small and light weight its easier to grab it in the palm of my hand on the treadmill rather than use the wrist band it comes with. I heard the arm band was usefull but i just think it gets in the way when working out. Lifting weights i just put it in my pocket and it doesn't bother me at all. It looks cool and i've never had problem with the file transfers. The software is easy to install and easy to use. The only problem is the headphones, they are flimsy but you can avoid this buy buying $15 philips headphones that are sporty and wrap around your ears better because its bendable plastic. The stock ones tend to move and adust which gets really annoying. Other than that, its awesome! I just got to buy another 512 stick of memory for the expansion slot which some mp3 players dont even come with.
these little ear phones are very good i think are the best out there for the price, nice sound and comfortable
I give it 5 stars to counter the idiot first reviewer. It's obvious to any G series owner that this camera drops the flip screen and RAW format. Get over it.Making up for the loss of the flip screen is a higher resolution, bigger fixed screen. It's much nicer than the screen on the G6. I didn't like the loss at first, but i realized i never used it that much except as a means of protecting the screen. It's actually nice to take the camera out , turn it on, and start shooting without having to flip the LCD back into place.The loss of RAW does not affect me. I'm someone who takes many photos especially of my newborn but I don't do a lot of post processing. RAW files are huge. The pics generally are good enough and digital has always allowed me to take more than necessary and delete any bad ones. The pics taken with the G7 are great quality. I think this is an issue affecting primarily pros who use this as a second camera, but there is great software out there for jpegs. And most people couldn't tell a jpeg pic from a RAW pic. I think Canon erred on this as i don't think this is the issue that will force people to buy its more profitable dslr cameras. DSLR will always be superior for those action shots or low noise high ISO pics. Maybe it will return in the G8 if the series continues. No matter what, Canon is taking a beating in every review for this.Instead of focusing on what this doesn't have that the G6 had, let's focus on what this one has instead. IS. Image Stableizer. This is very important. It allows you to take the flash off and take hand held shots in low light. No more blurry pics.Digic III. Allows faster processing and overall performance. Face detection is also new and seems to work nicely.Hotshoe. Very few non dslr cameras have this although i'm sure the average consumer doesn't care.6x zoom. Screen. And ability to take wide screen pics.The camera feels very solid and seems smaller than the g6 and of course looks better with the black. The controls and menus are laid out easier IMO. 10 MP isn't that big of a deal to me although i'm sure it has it's mass appeal. I think 8 might've been better, but i'm not complaining.Macros are much easier to take with this camera vs the G6. Again, IS helps big time.Lens cap. What lens cap? This one doesn't need one. Prior G cameras had that loose one that always seemed to pop off.Battery life seems shorter though so you may want that extra battery this time. (never bought an extra for G6). And it takes SD media which i really don't care for but it is more compatible for me since my laptop has one built in. The movie mode is much improved as well although i have a camcorder for that...it's still nice to have.Bottom line, 599 is a lot to pay for a camera these days (i paid more for the G2 at the time and thought it was pretty cool back then). But this is a step short of stepping into the expensive and bulky dslr world. You get a lot of tech in this camera. I've owned a G2 and a G6 (that died on me) and this is quickly becoming my favorite by far. It's much faster due to the processor. And you get all the manual controls you could want plus the option to add external flash. For point & shoot consumers, just put it on auto which makes my wife happy.
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I had a similar experience to R. Ail. My ST9100801U2-RK died quite unexpectedly after just over a year of use, and Seagate's customer service was much less than helpful; their rep actually got wise with me when I asked why I should buy another Seagate; "You never know, you might get lucky this time" I was told. Fortunately a repair guy I know was able to save the data, and repair the disc, although of course the case is shot. I need another portable drive, but it won't be a Seagate!
This camera does not work with Adobe Premiere Elements 1.0. I repeat... this camera does not work with Adobe Premiere Elements 1.0. After days of troubleshooting and a potentially $39 phone call to Adobe, their tech help put it simply. He said, "That camera records in MPEG-2. Adobe Premiere Elements doesn't like MPEG-2. You need to try converting your MPEG-2's to AVI files before bringing them into Adobe Premiere Elements."Well, I'm working on that, but so far, no luck. Despite the fact that my computer has enough hard drive space, plenty of RAM, has been defragged, etc. etc., the picture is still jumpy and there's no sound. Instead of editing videos, I'm now hunting all over the web for file conversion programs that work with the DVD201 and Adobe Premiere Elements. Not fun and it'll probably cost me.I will say that this camera's touch screen is very intuitive and fun to use. Overall, the camera is easy and fun to use, but if you have any delusions of video editing, stick with the older Mini-DV cameras. Also, the software that came with this camera is AWFUL.
These headphones are the most comfortable ones out there.. for me. I have sensitive ears and the standard issue headphones just don't make the cut. But these sony's are great for long term use. I haven't had a problem with the wires but i'm not running marathons while wearing them. These headphones have great sound quality too. It's like night and day. The music becomes an experience and not just background noise. Highly recommended.
Received well before expected, brand new packaged in retail package. I am very happy with the product, and will definately order from this retailer again. Will also recommend to friends.
I was very skeptical to puy my 3K+ money into a TV if it wouldn't be worth it. i did a lot of online research going through lot of HDTV Reviews especially DLP ones because I wasn't interested in Plasma/LCD etc because of their few well-known prolems and comparatively higher-costs. Initially was interested in Samsung6163 but later thought of 5674 but because of higher/better features-to-Cost ratio I settled with Toshiba 62HM94. For last 5 weeks, I have been proud owner of this fabulaous jewel. I have hooked it up with my Onkyo NR801 Receiver and Infinity TSS1100 speakers and a simple cheaper progressive-scan DVD player (with Component Video and Digital Coaxial/Optical output). And i don't need to go to a Theater anymore. Excellent unbelievable (more that I had expected) picture quality which mattered me most in my selection, Audio was too pretty good but I am using my home-theater setup. It's pretty light-weight (100 lbs) and compact size. Only 1 thing I found in Samsung and wished Toshiba too could have..Slim Bezel and TV-speakers at bottom instead of sides. I am very happy with Toshiba which delivers standard digital-cable signal as good that I can think of what if I drop my plan to subscribe HDTV...
I'm been using these for a couple months and I love them.Great bass and clear sound.I've noticed certain layering sounds that I did not pick up on my other earphones.I'm going to use these forever! :D
Like the others, I bought this Palm since my old Palm V died. Lured by the low price and name 'Palm', I figured this would be ok just for the basics. After a few months (just after the meager 90 day warranty expired) my Palm died. Kaput. Nothing. After doing some 'soft' and 'hard' resets, still nothing. I will not buy anything from Palm again. Waste of money and time...
This port works great for networking computers! I have AT&amp;T broadband and my cable modem is connected through a USB port on my computer instead of a network card. The hub had no trouble recognizing the connection, or the connection of the laptop computer in the other port (which used a normal PCMIA network card). This is a great device for networking beginners. Only a couple of things stopped me from giving this product five stars. First, when buying this, make SURE that your printer has available networking software (my old Epson 480 printer could not be networked to this device, software did not allow for that) if you want to network your printer. Also, some printer cables will not function with this device...make sure you have a cable that will function as a direct cable connection between your printer and this hub. Another thing I was told by AT&amp;T support was that I needed a &quot;crossover&quot; network cable to connect the USB port to the hub. WRONG! Its correct to use a regular patch cable for all connections, as I found out through SMC support. Keep all this in mind and it will set up correctly and work just fine. Great for the price!
The headset itself is sturdy and very comfortable. There is a lot of padding and it's adjustable in a number of ways. The sound is excellent, on par with some very expensive headsets I've tried. What really sets this set apart is the force feedback feature. if you're into gaming, you MUST try this. You really feel the explosions and little details of the game like footsteps in another room. It even helped my gameplay because i could hear enemies better.The mic is good quality, I use it with Teamspeak and everyone says they hear me loud and clear.Highly recommended! You won't be disappointed.
If you are buying a new MAC do not buy this printer. This printer will not work with OS X Lion 10.7. The driver is not available from Samsung and the Samsung help desk will not give a date when it will be available. I hope this review will encourage Samsung to develop a driver.
I liked the quality and working as expected. but only annoying part is if you remove it from outlet and put it back, you will loose time and alarm settings. I have 2 years old, his intersting job is that.
These speakers by Polk produce wonderful sound that I can't complain about in the slightest! I have had these for about four months now; and although I could have spent more on speakers the sound that comes out of these really couldn't be that much better. The setup was not particularly hard, either.Just as quite a few others have stated, the sound is impeccable. The bass comes through just as it should and the overall clarity of the sound is perfect.The only caveat I can think of is that these are somewhat tall floorstanding speakers. Actually, they stand at just under three feet! At first they looked a bit too tall compared to my relatively small receiver and turntable; but that became completely meaningless after I heard the sound coming out of them!I highly recommend these speakers by Polk. You can't go wrong!
I use this for my Sony video camera and my Dell laptop. It works much better then a usb cable I was using before.
These speakers have good sound quality, excellent battery life and are easy to install.
I've been working on a 365 photo project since February of 2009 and I found myself encountering difficult shooting challenges. For those of you not familiar with 365 shots, the goal is to take a self-portrait of sorts every day for a year. The shots can be part of your body, face, finger, shadow, etc depending on who's rules you follow.Anyhow, arm's length self portraits and perfectly synchronized self-timer shots get really old really fast. This remote was just what I needed! I shoot with a D80 and the 18-200VR lens. The shutter release offers me so much more freedom with my shots. I especially like the timer delay release when I push the trigger and it goes off seconds later, not sure if that is unique to my camera). This gives me the opportunity to point the remote at the camera and then stash the remote out of view.Shutter release time is pretty speedy when I push the remote buttom. Sometimes I have trouble juggling the focusing process when using the remote. I can pre-focus by depressing the shutter release halfway or adjusting the manual focus and then firing the shot with my remote. As far as I can tell, the remote will not initiate the auto-focus mechanism on its own, too bad. This can be troublesome with self portraits when I am the subject that I'd like my camera to focus on. I also I wish the remote did not have to NOT have to be in a direct line of sight with the sensor. Sometimes my long lens gets in the way.Overall, I have been extremely pleased with this product and I would recommend it to all my friend with compatible cameras. It is small, lightweight and very easy to use. It has vastly expanded my composition opportunities. I even at times will hold the camera in one hand (in some precarious way that doesn't allow me to press the shutter release directly) so then I fire the shot with the remote. It works like a dream.PROS:small, lightweight, easy to set-up and use, decent response timeCONS:needs direct line of sight to fire the shutter, focus is only possible from the camera body itself and not the remote
This product was received within 5 days of placing my order. It was received as pictured and just what i needed to get my camera working again!
I bought this player as a gift for my son, who is crazy for LPs. The first use demonstrated a slow and uneven play speed. After about 10 minutes, the turntable ground to a halt. We can hear the motor straining, but nothing is happening. The company forces the customer to pay shipping, even when the product is under warranty. Amazon needs to stop using this supplier. The Crosley company is well below their standards.
Packed in a very small package, but it comes with a useful tiny case for the remote so it works very well.
This is a good product. Though I needed an adoptor for the mouse to work on our system it is has been great. The key board is a little big, which makes it somewhat ackward to carry around it sits well in a lap and its short cut keys are helpful. Overall very satisified with product and expremely pleased with the price.
Just finished using this lens for the first time. Am very impressed with the results and the ease of use and speed of lens. Autofocus worked quickly enough to capture clean images at a Rugby match and IS function kept my pictures shake free all the way upto 300mm (the other side of the pitch). Used with the Canon ET-65B Lens Hood.
Good high, Good bass, good sound in general. Great guarantee, great price. Good for listening without blocking ambient sounds, like for jogging.
At first I thought it was a good deal. However, within a couple weeks of receiving and using the memory stick, I started having problems. A "formatting error" appeared on the screen of my camera when my daughter, who is a photographer, was using it. When she returned it to me, the "error" message was gone. Then, days later the "formatting error" message re-appeared when I went to use it. I took the camera and memory stick to Best Buy to see if they could figure out what the problem was. They eventually found that it was a defective memory stick. ... Needless to say, I'm VERY disappointed!
iPod family is all about style and usability. When you are buying this, you shouldn't focus too much on its capacity or price. If you are looking for big capacity or cheap price, there will be many others more suitable for you.****charge it fully, 4+ hrs, before use. otherwise a lot of problems will occur and you will be in gadget hell****the good:1. light and small, travel friendly.2. a perfect balance of capacity and price. why buy 20GB when you will never use that much? that would be like buying 10 pairs of shoes when you will only wear one. ok, a lot of you do that, ladies.3. the headset is high quality, that's not true for most other mp3 players.4. superb usability in hardware and software.5. can hold your word documents and can hold your vacation photos if you get one of those belkin brdige thing.the bad:1. MUST BE FULLY CHARGD FIRST. you have been warned, TWICE.2. not all that sturdy, it is made of hard drive, not flash memory, so it's easily broken if you drop it a few times. Handle with care. i.e. don't take it to workout.3. less individuality since 1/2 of the population buy this, at least that's what I read in the magazine.4. locks up when some users, I'm not familiar with that, but it seems that it happens to a few of them, but it's self-repairable.Got it when checking price on WhoSave, also a good list of superior products:http://www.whosave.com/indexEC.jsp?page=audioI recommend it to you if you enjoy the better things in life and capable of taking care of delicate objects. have fun
This Drive was easy to install and with the help of the Western digital Web site my computer was up and running in no time. A good value for the price.
Very pleased with the quality of both video and picture capabilities. Blows my HP built in webcam away. Bargain price for the red version. Highly recommend this product.
hi i have this camera lens 75-300 and for the price is not bad at all i love it this is my first SRL camera and i take some amazing shots on it if you are a pro maybe you see it better but if you are a new one to SRL digital then this is great thank you and i hope this help>>>>>hola yo compre una camara SRL con este lente 75-300 y es espectacular me gusta la calida es facil de usar pero si eres profecional con esperiencia entoses quizas no te guste mucho pero si estas empesando como yo con fotografia pues te lo recomiendo gracias espero que esto te ayude
Produces a great picture. Very thin so much so that I took off one star as with my clumsy hands I find it somewhat difficult to hold steady. It will fit in your pocket and you will not even know it is there. However, it has a steady feature that overcomes this problem. I use it mostly for point and shoot but it does have manual controls over the camera. You use the charging cradle with a USB cord to connect to your computer and it does not connect directly wit a USB cord. Holds an extremely long battery charge. The large 2.5" viewing screen takes up nearly the entire back of the camera and you will need to be somewhat careful not to mar the screen. Mine came with a clear protector for the screen that just adheres to the screen. I have not tried it in the movie mode yet. This is perhaps the smallest 8.1mp camera on the market. Well made but the instruction manual sucks but if you are into digital camera's you will figure it out. You can buy a car charger if you feel the need. I give it 4 stars but have only used it a week.
I actually bought this to use outside on our uncovered patio in California. It doesn't rain here often, but I thought it would be good to have something waterproof. We like it very much.
I bought this product to use in the car. It only has 4 bands and in the Bay Area does not work well...there are too many radio stations that interfere. I used it in Europe over Christmas and it worked perfectly as there were no stations interfering with one of its channels
I have always bought Sony blank media and I have not had any problem with any products. All of these 50 DVD disc work great and none of these didn't work. Amazon offers the best price for these except other retail stores. I used all of these for data like photos and videos and I've had no problem while burning or after. I was so satisfied I will buy more and I would recommend this to anyone who wants blank DVDs.
I bought this unit off ebay for $40.00 in the door. I am an audiophile with more than $70,000.00 of audio equipment in the house and bought this on a whim for my girlfriends house who is happy with an AM/FM radio if you know what I mean. First she had no idea how to run an Ipod, smart woman just electroniclly challenged. Plugged it in, plugged in the ipod and off you go. Easiest thing on the plant, sounds great and would loose and arm if I tryed to bring it back to my place. Just bought another tonight for $36.00 including shipping. Oh! This thing looks great and very well built. Beautiful black piano finish. BUY ON YOU WON'T BE SORRY.
Everything was excellent. The digital camera, the delivery. Thank you a lot!!!!!
This battery seems to be doing just what it is supposed to, for a reasonable price. It is a good product.
Obviously the "subwoofer" is a tiny little vibrating element in the phones. And the result of that is it feels and sounds like you're wearing vibrating headphones. It doesn't sound like bass at all, it sounds like noise. And it feels weird. They are very comfortable and block out a lot of ambient noise. But even at the $35 I paid for them, I could have gotten better for the money.
This is a really good GPS for outdoors (hiking/camping) use. It is very quick to aquire satellites and is capable of displaying MGRS coordinates for those of you in the military. Very very rugged construction. I've dropped this thing countless times, and kept it in a lower ammo pouch on my body armor while crawling around/dropping into the prone with my full weight on it with no problems.The menu system isn't bad but definitely not the most intuitive, and entering labeling information with the on screen keyboard can be a pain. My only real complaint though is the map set it comes with is bare bones, and that's being generous. You'll definitely need to buy a map set micro sd card for your area and they don't come cheap.
Excellent product for begginers. You just need a good combination. I love the affordable price.I used the Boss Cable Kit for the connections, Except for the subwoofer cable cause the one that comes in the Boss kit is too thin. The Pyle Academy 1000 watts two channel amp, bridged to one channel with a 12 inch Pioneer Subwoofer (4 Ohm,1200 Watts Max)All the other cables included where excellent for the amp. I've used. If you plan using bigger amps and bigger subs I recomend you to search for other kits. Im my personal experience this was the best choice!!!!
My husband requested this item for Christmas this year. He has only used it a few times, but is most impressed with the clarity of the sound it records. As with all things iPod the playback is crystal clear. He is extremely pleased with the opportunity to record his students or lectures so easily. Thanks for a great product, and for this vendor's prompt service.
Just a short blurb on how impressed I was by this lense's IS feature. I have IS on the 3 other Canon lenses I have. All state they should eleminate up to 3 stops. This lense is obvious that it works to that level. I put the movie mode on my T2i and you can really see the amount of shake the IS takes out of the image. Very impressive. Only negative I can give this lense is that the IS mechanism was audible. You really notice when it's working with a slight hum from the lense. You don't hear it out and about, but in a quite room it took me a while to figure out where that new noise was coming from. Auto focus usually makes noise, but this is the only lense I've used that hummed while the IS was working.
Haven't used yet due to my location on Guam. If features work half as well as advertised I will be happy.
I bought this lens without getting my hopes too high. But it turned out to be a good macro lens. There are few short comings. 1. Auto focus mode - camera gets confused. 2. Good for only closeups. Long shorts gets bit blurry.Manual closeup works great. I finished one full role on this lens and generally the above rule applied to the picture. You can buy it if you are planning to use it only for closeup and you already have a good lens for you portraits, landscapes, etc. Best wishes
Having fallen in love with everything but the price for some Bose headphones I tried at the ipod store - I began to look for some similar "over the ear" phones at a more reasonable price...These are the ones I chose, and I love them - good sturdy phones at a great price.
Used it this past weekend at a gig and it performed well...Will definitely buy more when needed. Loved the price too!
I didn't realize how large this backpack was until it arrived. It's about the size of a full size school backpack, except it's harder so it sticks out further. It's a great bag, don't get me wrong, but quite large for me. I wanted a backpack instead of the traditional camera bag I had been using - which was awkwardly shaped and a pain to carry. I'm a smaller person, so the other bag was so cumbersome I figured a backpack would be a better choice. I only have a Canon Rebel XSi body and 3 lenses - 18-55mm, 55-250mm, and a 50mm, so this bag is way more than enough. I guess I'll grow into it through. It's good for traveling - we were able to stick some extra stuff in it as well and use as a sole carry on bag. For the money, it's a great purchase.
I just received my Canon Powershot S50 and this printer. The pictures are awesome. They are clear like photos and they print very quickly. I was able to set it up myself, which means it was very easy!!
This case fits my Seagate GoFlex perfectly. It provides great protection for your portable drives. The only thing I would add to the case would be a wrist strap. The color is nice too.
I ordered this item for my mother for the holidays. She had purchased another portable cd player from one of those more expensive stores. I helped her get both of them going, and have to say that this one is just as good if not a little better than the pricier one that she has. It was much easier to hook up and figure out how to work. It didn't have all the bells and whistles that just confuse people, and she didn't need them anyway. I recommend this product to anyone needing a really nice portable player with half the headaches of set-up at half the price!!!
These binoculars are the nicest and clearest field glasses I ever looked through. I only rated them four stars because of the fact they are not waterproof. I took them to Alaska and they were wonderful. We took them to the top of White pass and in the light snow these were wonderful. The moisture at those heights did not hurt them. While the 22x zoom was a concern to us that we would not be able to hold them steady, we were pleased to find that these binoculars are clear and easy to hold. We had a lot of WOWS! using these binoculars. The light gains were also amazing. I am planning on using them this deer hunting season and expect great results. As to affordability, these are a great purchase.
for a re-ink good product,although it is not oem,good product for the price,now about re-cycling???????
I wrote a review a few months ago saying this was a good printer. Now that I have gone through 4 units that have broke (problems with the fax and paper feeder) and $150 in ink the first 4 months. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!!! This Canon is junk and an ink hog!! For what its worth Canon did offer me a refund for the full purchase price but the headaches were not worth it.
I got this 3D mouse specifically to use with Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks and it works great with both of them. Not only that, now that I'm used to navigating with it - I struggle whenever I don't have it, it is 100% more intuitive than the native navigation you have to battle with your 2D mouse. For anybody doing much 3D CAD work, you gotta get one!I'm impressed with the quality look and feel of the unit and how well it stays put even when you pull vertically up on it. It took me about 10 minutes to get the drivers installed and the "feel" configured to my liking in both apps. Highly recommend this unit!
it works perfect just like the one that came out of the tv will buy one again if i ever need to
i waited for a long periods for sony to develop xp drivers for pcg-f680 notebook i purchased in 2000. the installation of xp was smooth and i was working without sony laptop drivers and working fine till i loaded sp2. the laptop just freezes at random, more on click or scrollbar activities.even with the new sony drivers for xp, the sp2 still behaves the same. is it microsoft or sony? it seems like i read complaints about sony's other models facing the same issue. what "lies" beneath these problems?- sony migration path to newer OSs is a big hassle. never buy sony from that angle.
I have a normal lens, 70-200MM, extenders, filters, batteries, manuals, and other misc parts... this pack allows for custom configuration to make it work for you. A nice camo look, comfortable to wear. This is a GREAT pack for my photo excursions.
My wife has a PT Cruiser and I have a Jeep Wrangler. I bought this for one, but it ended up only fitting the other. My suggestion is look up the correct part number at Scosche for your vehicle and buy it here. The vehicle mapping here is not correct.
This calculator functions fine. What I don't like about it is that you have to very (very) deliberately punch the keys in order to type the number in. If you tap the number instead of deliberately press it, it won't enter. This, I find, slows me down significantly. The keys also feel cheap--like a kid's calculator.
so when i order i feel ok that its not a fake orderhard to put it onyes to my frends
I really like this labeler. Its rechargable, has lots of features and it is capable of using a large variety of label types. I got a great price on this label maker and I've been using it to label everything from servers and network switches to my personal drop files at home. If you need a very versital and reliable unit this should work well for just about anyone.I did have a DOA unit, the LCD screen didn't work and RMAing it through Brother was a pain in the butt and I just exchanged it with Amazon because the replacement process was so much easier. I suspect DOA on this unit is rare as some of our customers have this labeler at their locations and all of them work perfectly.
Very easy to use. Expend my wireless network access from two marginal to five with very good signal level. No external power required. Highly recomend it.
I like this radio a lot for all the reasons cited by other reviewers. Its Achilles Heel and fatal flaw is a cheesy switch for the On/Off/Freq selection which fails prematurely. I found only one other review which cited this problem. I have had two of these radios (one an out of warranty replacement for a $75 fee)and this switch failed gradually after about a year on both.By the way, my local strip mall battery shop put together rechargeable battery packs for me for this radio which I think were cheaper and certainly more convenient than ordering from Tivoli.
They are great for their price .. Sound quality is excellent .. the only problem i faced since buying them 2 month ago is that i am losing the bits without any reason :( they are still working but it hurts a bit to use them without their bits ...
This is very well designed. It give you 4 USB Port but two on opposite sides. This is very clever becase you have plug in devices from both sides. You webcam or cell on your left and your mouse and number pad on your right. The cord that plug in from the Hub to the Computer is very sterdy yet flexible so you can not only adjust the Hub in all kind of angles, it would stay at that angle and not twist all around you wires. It also works great if you jsut want to charge you USB devices on the go. It come with a plug in AC adapter so you don't need to bring your computer along with you to charge youd devices.
I purchased this bag for my wife shortly before Thanksgiving, as she needed one for work to transport files, notebooks, etc. She does not carry a laptop in the bag, but it has PLENTY of room, and the handles and shoulder strap are all strong. This is a GREAT PURCHASE, as it is a very sturdy, attractive bag for a crazy low price!! Buy one, you wont regret your purchase!!
I too have owned several palms and frankly I am quite disappointed. Considering the availability of other Palm OS and Windows CE PDAs, I am surprised Palm even bothered coming out with this one. It lacks so many features that other models on the market have had for a while now. As mentioned above, the quality of the color screen is probably THE biggest disappointment. Also, the lack of compatability with older international kits etc is a big bummer. I too will most likely be shifting to a Windows CE PDA after this one unless Palm gets their act together.Memory is a factor but the expansion slot meant nothing to me...
I was very surprise when I received my product 3 days after ordering it, this is great for cleaning HDTV screens it gets the job done, I highly recommend this product.
Really simple to use in conjunction with "Iogear GFR201TF USB 2.0 Pocket Memory Card Reader/Writer" that I also purchased. Simply pop it into the enV and it reads it automatically. Then put it in the USB adaptor and your computer should read the files right away. No complaints and having the 2 GB of space feels like such a luxury.
I will definitely purchased more cartridges from this vendor also. The product was 100% compatible and about 1/4th the price of the HP cartridges, and longer lasting !!!!!
It has now been one week with the PortaPros. Convinced by all the positive reviews (some go back to 1999!), I ordered it with the understanding from my review reading that 1.) It is very light and mostly comfortable, you'll at times forget it's there, but the headband will definitely snag your hair 2.) Surprising bass, spacious sound, yet restrained midrange and treble that can be overpowered by the bass, but a certain definition and spaciousness that allows you to hear things you haven't heard before, a definite deal for less than two Jacksons 3.) No sound proofing, maybe a little if you're near a high pitched hum from a tube tv. Listening at normal volume in a quiet setting around others might allow others to hear you are listening to music, while listening at loud volume will allow others to listen to the music. In the street or on the subway is best, and since the PortaPro is open back, sound from the outside world is professionally and automatically mixed with your music to give you your own personal life soundtrack. Your life becomes the movie and it's starring your favorite actor-- you! During a commute, your world becomes a stage and all the men and women are mere players. *ahem* ...With now a week of frequent use, I am confident that I knew what I was buying in to. Yes, it plucks even my buzzed hair, but I can enjoy wearing them for long periods with my glasses on. Yet the straining vocals and boomy bass was getting to me, so I turned to the Google for help. "The speaker grille is the problem" it answered. But of course! I removed the speaker cloth revealing a speaker grill with a peculiar arrangement of openings to the diaphragm. I'm sure there was some sort of intent, but the holes were just so terribly small. No good. I plucked the plastic speaker screens from the cans that separated the sonic sweetness from my aural, and replaced it with that of a wire mesh found from an old speaker. With this somewhat simple modification, the bass became more relaxed, vocals upfront, and treble nuances even more airy and spacious. Yet don't be so quick to do such a modification for I am unsure if it nulls the limited warranty (probs). Be that as it may, the headphones unmodified have a sound characteristic of 1980s casette tapes, Type II (CrO2), with the Dolby switch on because it psychologically sounds better... But that was fun for about a week and the bass boom was fatiguing my listening. O ya and they look unique, plug into stupidly small smartphone cases, make this slight squeaking/clicking while walking from the wires (turn.it.up), you can try putting it under a sock/winter hat (fits slightly awkward in my hunter's hat). Give your walks/commute/adventures a satisfyingly sounding, mostly comfortable soundtrack for >forty bones. Are you still reading?
I saved over $50 purchasing the itrip here on amazon.com. It works wonderfully!! It is easy to change stations and great in the city where so many stations are already taken. The fact that it is a charger is an extra plus. I would highly recommend to others.
If you are considering it..go for it. I have over a dozen nikkor lenses. The only lens I think is better is 55mm f/1.2mm (manual focus). I admit that I have not used 85mm f/1.4 yet..but remember 1.4 is heavy and expensive.The only issue I have seen is amount of chromatic aberrations...but not an issue when taking portraits.
THe little wireless thing that you plug into the computer stopped finding the mouse within 2 weeks of buying the mouse. It also had some odd little quirks working with a Mac. You have to sync it twice if you want it to work properly. I haven't called tec support yet, but at least it has a warranty for five years...
The case is well made and a bit heavier then I thought it would be, it really makes my IPOD look snazzy. To put it on you have to take off the USB cap which is a problem because I am worried about the elements taking their toll on the USB port, but its a risk worth taking. The case comes with a USB cable, its really short...like twelve inches but it was unexpected so im happy.Overall a great buy!
the item worked exactly as i hoped.i needed this product to fix a new computer. this helpedthe wires were well made. i did nothave any difficulties getting it to work
I was a little disappointed in that the camcorder did not have a built-in light as do newer models, but that is my fault. Otherwise, it is a very good product.
Inexpensive batteries that cost $4 EACH where I live, I purchased them on amazon for 2 for 1 really and they work, very well. They're still working and I've had them for almost a month.
This was the first webcam I had purchased in several years, and so I was very disappointed when I installed this, and discovered that the picture/video quality it yields is no better than the webcam I had those several years prior. Not to mention that I couldn't get the microphone to work properly.The the advertisements for this camera are very misleading and in this day in age, Microsoft should not use words like "high def" to describe the mediocre-at-best output of this camera.The only reason I didn't give it 1 star was because it actually worked. Regardless, I will be returning it tomorrow.
A few have complained that the color on this model Palm is dim. I can tell you that mine is not dim at all. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised at how bright it is both with the backlight off and with it on! Mine was made in the USA, and I understand that some may be made in another country. Perhaps the ones not made in the USA are dimmer? Or perhaps only the first run older ones had that problem and it has since been fixed. These are just guesses since mine is absolutely not dim at all!I have owned several Palms previously; III, IIIx, IIIxe, and V. The m505 is by far my favorite Palm so far!The color screen is wonderful. It makes the unit much more user friendly and easier to read overall. It's quite easy to read with the backlight off under normal lighting conditions such as under a desk lamp or in a meeting room, etc. When the need arises, you can turn on the backlight (such as in a very dark room like in bed at night or when you just want the screen to look really bright). Under both circumstances, the screen looks wonderful and is quite readable. The color makes it more fun to use and I've downloaded some shareware games to play for the true arcade experience, in a palm size!The m505 is blazing fast! It's noticeably faster than any of my previous Palms! It also comes with the latest Palm OS 4.0 verison. It's also very quiet. I was expecting the color screen to buzz but I can hardly hear anything at all with the backlight on and off!I would recommend this model because it's one of the smallest Palms available (which means you will conveniently carry it with you everywhere) and it's got color, which is a great asset since most software applications nowadays are optimized for color. I do not miss my greyscale non color Palms at all!If you are concerned that the screen might be a bit dim like other reviewers have reported, I suggest either buying locally so you can see the actual unit you are getting, or purchasing from a vendor that will let you return it.All I need now is a wireless modem setup and I'll be doing full color web-browsing and emailing from my Palm! You gotta love it!
I love my printer, copy, fax, scan machine. And it doesn't take up lots of space on my desk. It does everything I need and the price was fantastic.
Thinking of this bag really nothing bad comes to mind.Build quality is excellent, it's very comfortable to carry, good space and basically you can arrange space in many ways.Fits all my stuff neatly, I don't have much to carry and basically I'm using about 15% for camera equipment, I also carry my GPS and other personal stuff in the bag.I highly recommend this product.Got it for 32 bucks!!!
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" as well as an avid music collector, and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write about and or discuss various recording tapes.Maxell's stellar reputation for cassettes and VHS tapes has been a staple of the industry for decades.The Maxell UR is not meant for music. You can record your favorite songs but the optimum way to hear the playback is on a cassette that is referred to as Chrome or Position 2. The UR is a normal bias (Position 1). These are used to record voice. It may be advantageous for interviewing somebody, for notes to be transcribed, recording a sporting event and or a talk show from the radio.For music recordings use Maxell's excellent XL2 or XL2S. They offer tremendous quality and longevity.Please make sure the tape deck has clean heads or the great recording tape will not make a difference and you will get results that sound muddy.Please stick with 60, 90, or 100-minute blank tapes. Anything higher the tape is thin and more susceptible to breakage.Enjoy the music and be well,Craig FentonAuthor of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
I refurbish older laptops, and sometimes the wireless adapter they have doesn't utilize WPA encryption, which my networks uses and makes it very difficult to update their operating systems and drivers. I bought this because there was a used one on there for only $6.50. You can probably find better prices on wireless N adapters, but this is a Netgear adapter, a trusted name in wireless networking. So I've used this adapter in numerous laptops, and never had any trouble installing it or connecting to the internet. Only one minor issue came up when the Netgear program that connects to the internet malfunctioned and prevented me from using it, but all I had to do was switch to the Windows program and connected no problem. The adapter itself has proved to be very reliable, providing a constant strong connection. It has made my job much easier.
This is a great alarm clock, has dual alarms - one for the weekday and one for the weekend. CD player works great, repeats CD if it ends before sleep turns clock off. Have had no issues with it, glad I bought it.
LaCie 301156U 1 TB Ethernet Big Disk Network Attached Storage Hard Driveis doing everything as it is described in the product description.I Have a wired network consisting of 8 devices, PC/Printer/etc.Even Linux it works.Have since, ordered, received, and install the USB version only, and it also works great. 500GB for 99 bucks,, how can you beat that?
This cable was perfect, it allowed me to add a fast Solid State Drive (SSD) to my 2010 IMac all in one.It worked perfectly and I have no complaints at all.
The Speakers worked for about 2 weeks, I thought it was something I did to cause them to go out on me. Because I still had the box for these speakers, I boxed it up and it has been sitting in my garage for 5 years. I just recently pulled it out to see if I could fix the problem. Everything works as far as speakers and subwoofers. What failed was the Circuit board on the Subwoofer. Now I am looking at trying to purchase the Circuit board. But after reading these reviews I will probably just buy a different subwoofer that has quality reviews and recycle the speakers into a whole new system.
This item was terrible the songs would sound very choppy, when you played the video the words would come way after the lips ended moving. I suggest you get something name brand for maybe 20 or thirty dollars more. Maybe a Samsung mp3 video player i bought one shortly after way way better.
I tried these cameras right out of the box and experienced the same troubles others are having. But I came up with a work around.The first thing you need to do is straighten the antenna completely. Do not use the 45 and 90 degree catches.On my router/ap... I installed ddwrt on my linksys wrt54gl and increased the transmit power on the router from 28 to 50 and set the router to reboot itself every morning at 4:00am.On each camera I bought a $5 appliance timer at the hardware store. (the one's people use to have their lights turn on and off when they aren't home) and plugged the cameras in to the timers. Then set the timer to shut the camera off at 4:00am and turn itself back on a few minutes later.A nice low tech fix. Everything is 100% rock solid now. Of course I had to jump through a couple of hoops to get everything working but hey, these things are cheap for what you are buying. I have not had a single problem with the cameras in months after the timers and router reboot were in place.Yes they are troublesome but are perfectly reliable with a little ingenuity. I would have given it 5 stars if it could push the images to an FTP server at a faster rate than 2 an hour.Also, I wish it was able to stream the video so I could embed it in a page using media player or quicktime. ohh well.
This thing is just okay. The on/off switch is backwards...hmmmm. It will test UTP cables...and that's it. So if that's all you need, and you don't mind off for on, on for off, then it's fine...the price is right. Materials are okay...not too fragile, lightweight. Takes a 9v, which weighs about the same as the actual equipment. The remote piece tucks into the main body so it's pretty compact. Overall I would pay a little more and get a more robust gadget with more to it.Recommended for keeping it simple, not recommended if you're doing more than testing for continuity/connectivity.
I ordered a pair of cartridges from this site because of $. The B&W cartridge expiration date was visable and due to expire 3 months after purchase. The color cartridge expiration date was covered by a heavy tape. I removed the tape to find that the cartridge expired 1 month ago. I emailed the vendor and did not get a response. Don't know if inkjet cartridges are good past expiration date (suspect they are) but I thought this was pretty deceptive - and didn't appreciate the lack of response
Bought these about 6 months ago. They were exactly what I wanted - a very small, easy to carry headset for Skype. Work well. No quality issues. Fit easily in my ears.I don't use them for listening to music, so I don't know how well they work for that - but for Skype use, these have been perfect for me. I travel a ton, so having something small and decent quality is important for me.
Received the fuse holders in just a couple days, very fast delivery! Surprised at the quality of the in-line fuse holder. Better than I was expecting for the price. Tight cover should keep all moisture out and heavy enough wire to handle at least 30 amps.
I have found the camcorder in question to be of excellent quality and I am absolutely satisfied with the results.However in your ads. about this camcorder you have not mentioned any where the the product is compatible with NTSC colour system TV if used directly with TV of NTSC system.Since I have to use this camcorder in INDIA only, this wonderful camcorderunfortunately will be of no use to me . This problem would have not been there if I had known that it is not workable in India.Please let me know as to how you can help me to get out of this problem.As far as the product is concerned,it is a wonderful camera giving excellent result and I would love to retain it.Hoping to have a favourable prompt reply.ThanksSAtish Sehgalxcellewnt results and I would love to retain.
I have two iPads and two iPhones that I connect at the same time and this USB hub makes it possible with out disconnecting my external hard drives.
This is number two for us. Two adults and two teens have used this mouse (and it's predecessor) for daily purposes for more than 6 yrs. The only reason we've had two is the cable on the first one (on the mouse end) just couldn't last beyond 6 yrs. The mechanism in the mouse is still completely functional (and the cable will get repaired as soon as time permits).
Good quality for a fair price on an item that is not as easy as it used to be to find.
I am currently in the process of remodeling my new condo. Before I moved I sold my whole home theater. This time around I planned on wall mounting everything. I was looking for speakers that looked nice, sounded great and came from a brand I could trust.I couldn't have been more pleased. First, I was impressed by the packaging. The system came double boxed and undamaged.Second, the size was perfect. I went from big black Infinity towers to this much more asthetically pleasing setup. everything was a breeze to mount and looked great with my new Panisonic plasma.I paired this system up with a new Onkyo 605 receiver. I auto calibrated everything and then made some adjustments to my liking. I own both a Blu Ray and a HD DVD player and the new audio formats sound great. I always had an issue with vocals on my old system, but now everything is crisp and clear. Which reminds me. Crisp is the perfect word to describe the highs of this system. I knew I wasn't going to get any earth shaking base out of this set up, but was pleased to realize that the low end performed much better than I thought it would. In the end this system works great for a space that is around 18 x 15 sq/ft. Together with my receiver I spend about $700 and ended up with a setup that sounds much more expensive.You won't be disappointed!
Item was as listed. Makes controlling video camera mounted to a table very easy and stable. Recommend this to anyone using a camera on a tripod.
It doesn't work. I returned it for a refund. Simply does not work. Oh well.
We needed over 40 disposable cameras for wedding purposes. I was happy to find these online, so I didn't have to purchase them in bulk at the store. Arrived in great condition. Prior to this, I hadn't purchased a disposable camera in a while, so I would say the resulting picture quality was good. All the flashes worked, I think.
I have purchased three of these routers and help install them for people that need simple and reliable WIFI systems in their home. The router is a workhorse that provides reliable and solid performance for years. The device works on the 2.4 GHz band and is fully programmable. It offers 11 USA Channels for wireless transmission so you select the most open channel to get the best coverage and least interference. It also provides 10 and 100 MBPS wired ports for your local Ethernet devices to connect to.It supports WEP security and the more secure WPA2 and Wireless Mac Filtering to prevent hackers from using your WIFI.Its data transmission speed is up to 54Mbps at a transmitting signal power of 18dBm (28 mW). Its user interface software is easy to use but could be intimidating to a novice to WIFI systems. One of the great features of this device is that so many have been sold and proven reliable that Open Source DD-WRT firmware is available to upgrade this device to a higher level of performance at no additional cost. One system I installed used two of these routers and installing the DD-WRT firmware allowed me to boost the transmitting power from the default 28 mW to 71 mW (I could have even gone higher) which is a solid performance enhancement. In addition I was able to install a second WRT54GL unit as an AP by connecting two units together using a hard wired Ethernet cable and basically doubling the WIFI area of coverage for a larger home. You have to do a little program changing in the AP unit but the data is available on the Internet, just look for it.Being able to do firmware modifications and improving performance makes this router a good buy. The upgrade to the DD-WRT firmware will void your warranty but enhance the performance and is well worth the time to do it. Just follow the instructions carefully and all will be OK.I did subtract one star as this router is rather old in design and does not have the newer N-Band at 5 GHz. The N-Band brings higher data transmission speed, up to 300 Mbps, and allows the concurrent use of two bands to improve throughput in the WIFI system. It is also very good for streaming movies and large amounts of data but 2.4 GHz will do it also, just slower. Newer routers can also offer 1 Gigabit wired Ethernet and USB ports for sharing printers and hard drives. These are things to consider when buying your next wireless router.If you are looking for a good stable router that can be enhanced then this one is a solid choice!
it broke and camera was ruined after about 3 uses! Sony reimbused camera and gave us money back for cover because it was a known problem.
exactly what i expected, i can abuse these headphones and they still work. Although the bass isn't ideal they are comfortable and durable what else can you ask for with this price?!
TDK D120 audio cassettes provide two hours of recording time. This is especially useful for those who wish to record radio talk shows for replay at a more convenient time.
I have owned a Visor Delux, several Visor Platimum's and now the Visor Pro. Delux was a nice unit, but slow. The Platimum was nice but I had several because every one I owned had problems with the graffiti so I took them all back! I just upgraded to the Pro. 16 megs is awesome, it is as fast as the platimum and has the extras from the visor edge. It works well with my Targus Stowaway Keyboard and using Quickword to take notes in class is a breeze. My only problem with it is the lack of flash-rom and the smoked plastic cover. The cover is so shiny that it holds fingerprints and scratches easily. The Pro could be faster and in color would be nice. It would also be nice if they included an adaptor to recharge the pro from the supplied power cable that plugs into the usb cable. Battery life is pretty good so far. In a 3 hour class with the unit on full time using my keyboard, the battery meter hardly budged. Not too bad. A metal case would be a nice change, perhaps, even if it added a little weight. If you don't care about color but need space for files, books or other data, this is the Visor to have today.
I would like to start by saying that this is a great inexpensive cd player from a well known name: Panasonic. Now there are cheaper ones, many of which I have tried, but they suck. This one however works flawlessly. It is easy to use...good product without the price tag of sony--which are also good but a bit expensive. My favorite thing about this CD player is the 'button-popup' cd relese. There are some problems that prevented me from giving it a perfect score: 1) The bass boost is weak compared to some other brands, (sony has a multi-level base boost has has a couple different bass boost settings.) 2) The button are sometimes pressed when you don't want them to if they are kept in tight areas such as a pocket, but that's the purpose of the hold button ;). 3) The volume 'dial' is not in the easy position to use (not a big problem at all, caused no real problems). 4) the cover open slider is easily inadvertently triggered, but the 'button' method (used by sony, and most other manufactures) is even worse.
This adapter did what it was supposed to do, and in the process made it easy for me. Each cable has printed on it what their function is. Also, the bag that this product comes in includes a color chart that tells you how to correctly connect it to your wiring . Over all, it was simple and easy, by not having to guess what every cable went to, I saved a few hours. I have used other metra products since and they all do what they promisse.
After reading in several places that *water* was the best for cleaning your TV, I was reluctant to fork over the money for this kit (liquid and cloth). But let me tell you--it was well worth it! It is amazing how well it works. Now that I have a two-year old, I get fingerprints, handprints, peanut butter--you name it--on the screen, and this stuff gets it right off like magic. I use it to clean my computer screens too. Unless you are completely obsessive, one bottle should last for a few years.
This is not one of the best - this is THE VERY BEST shower radio I ever used. Easy to setup and operate, it has crystal-clear reception (very close to modern high-definition radio).
Replaced an original battery that had lived its useful life. A few months later this one is still going strong.
This is the third Logan Slide File that I have ordered.Good product for the purpose for which it was designed.
This is a great item to purchase when your old cable gets old and broken apart. I'd highly recommend it.
Hats off to Microsoft for an excellent product! The mouse movement is smooth as silk and the five programmable buttons are great. I love the left and right side buttons; being able to click back and forward while surfing the web is such a time saver! Also, no moving parts! I even ordered on from my brother-in-law, he is a smoker and his manual mouse gets full of dust and ash (GROSS!), not anymore with the Intellimouse. I would recommend this to anyone who has ever had to try and clean the inside of a manual mouse with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol. Great Product!!!
Upgraded from the dinosaur "B" wireless hoping for some speed.Hookup went smooth, no problems, but no extra "speed" to speak of. Called Tech Support (phone answered in the Phillipines with terrible lag). Told me if I got 54 Mbps that was the best it will give. I asked about where the "Speedbooster" was that I paid extra for, sorry, I was told must be interference, phones, walls, etc. I was on the cordless phone at the time but the 2nd computer was in the same room with speeds of 11 - 34 Mbps. Save your money, "Speedbooster" sounds neat but does not deliver.
This is my third Brenthaven product (I previously bought the nylon Edge I and Slim 14 shoulder bag). For me, the Edge I is the best balance between size and protection for a Macbook. It has much better impact protection than a neoprene sleeve, especially at the edges and corners, without the bulkiness of a full laptop case. The downside is, of course, that you can only carry the notebook without much else (save for a few papers in the back pocket).Comparing the leather Edge I to the nylon Edge I, the advantage of the leather one is that it has a detachable external pouch for the AC adapter. I prefer the aesthetics of the nylon one and it feels a little more tightly constructed, due to the thinner cover material. The leather one appears more durable, however. Inside, the padding on both Edges allow for a snug fit - the nylon Edge has a nylon interior and the leather Edge has a faux-suede interior. Some people have complained about the location of the zipper and its proximity to the top of the case, which could lead to scratches. I never had this problem with my nylon Edge, but the leather Edge appears to address this issue as the zipper does not come close to touching the notebook. Despite the same measurements on both, the leather Edge is slightly bulkier than the nylon one.Overall, this is a good case for the Macbook if you want to carry just the computer, but want more protection than a neoprene sleeve.
Holds cables, wires, earpieces, etc. as well as the external hard drive. So convenient, that I never take the hard drive out of the case.
I absolutely sang the praises of these earphones. The noise cancellation on airplanes is amazing. I couldn't have been happier...untilLast 5 hour flight to Hawaii, I open them up and realize that the tiny pieces of plastic that hold them together to rotate, 3 out of the 4 pieces were broken. Only one was in my bag. So, two had previously broken off and gone by the wayside. I spent the whole ride having to search for this tiny piece of black plastic the size of a grain of rice every time it fell out.They have a year warranty and I have owned them for about a year and two months. You really let me down this time Targus.
I am really satisfied with my yepp. It's tiny and really easy to put in your pocket. It only requires one AAA battery, in contrast to a lot of players that require two batteries. Also, the yepp lasts for a while on that battery (and if you get rechargeable batteries, it costs next to nothing to use). The software for downloading mp3's to the yepp is a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it it's not so bad. And it's much more powerful than other software I've used.The only drawback is that you can't add more memory. But the 64 megs is enough to hold 15 or so songs, so it's not really necessary.
I am pleased with the functions and general features of the PVR. The one thing that bugs me is the PVR ERROR message that has replaced the menu icons. This is the second PVR I have owned with this same anomaly. The first, I returned within warranty to Amazon and they replaced it. Yeah Amazon! This one I have now is past the warranty period. All the functions of the player still work; just have to remember what icon used to be where.
I've used Digital Betacam that isn't as nice as this puppy. Recently shot behind-the-scenes at an Indy Racing League event, and this camera easily kept up with the 220+ racecars. I can't say enough nice things about this camera!The only negative... I think it could be a little more comfortable to shoot with. Get a better shoulder brace or the balanced audio input, the Balanced Audio adaptor makes a better shoulder pad than the standard one... and gives you better sound quality to boot! That's saying a bunch cause the standard mic is pretty damn fine!
Breathed new life into my old laser printer (HP-5MP). I needed a way to access the printer from my newer macs and pc's w/o parallel ports.trendnet seems to build very good and affordable products
I love, love, love this lamp! I am using it for atop an entertainment center. With a normal lamp, we would be able to see under the lamp shade, but with this beautiful lamp that problem is eliminated! It is beautiful and useful!
I bought these speaker cables because they already have banana plugs at each end. Cable is nice and thick, seems to be built very well. Color is dark blue, looks black in a dark room. I have all my front speakers connected with these cables and my system sounds great. I also like the look, very pro without the expensive price tag.
80 hours. 80 hours that you can fill up with whatever you can possibly come up with. It's fantastic. As long as no one tells you who won, you can watch games in way less time, because you take out the commercials. If time is money, TiVo starts paying for itself right off the bat. You can set up a schedule and never miss anything you want to see again. Sometimes you get addicted to scheduling too much TV and watching it all the time, but at least you never get so bored late at night that you watch Three's Company reruns or infomercials.Check it out in a store and get ready to want one.
I've had numerous camera bags and hard cases over the years, but never a Backpack style bag. This one looked good with all of its adjustable compartments, pockets plus the backpack features. So, I got one and I'm glad I did. This bag is in daily use, getting pulled in and out of the car, carried around, unzipped and zipped, on average six days/week, often everyday - I don't go anywhere without my cameras. I usually just carry it by grabbing the left side shoulder strap and slinging it on. After a lot of regular use, nothing is getting loose, ripped or pulled apart. I'm amazed because I'm not easy on it. I keep waiting to see a rip somewhere, expecially on that left shoulder strap, but it hasn't happened. Also, the zippers have proven very durable with no sign of wear or potential for separation. For anyone looking for a backpack style bag, this is it - Plus, it has CANON on it and if you're a Canon Camera "fiend", like I am, you just have to have a bag that proudly says CANON!!
This has met all my expectations. It loads the music very easily and I can create playlists in any manner I want. I am not all that interested in downloading music, mostly loading it with my cds. My only complaint is that reading the names of some of the playlists on the screen can be a bit slow if the name is long. It scrolls by, but moves slowly. But overall I am very pleased with it. I keep expecting the hard drive to fill up, but it just keeps taking on more and more.
I ordered TWO of these puppies for Christmas gifts. When we tried to hook up the first one, it was broken - the motor would not eject discs or close the door. Strike 1.When I tried to install the second DVD player in my brothers house, THAT ONE DIDN"T WORK EITHER! Imagine my shock - and absolute instant disdain for any products made by Apex. The 2nd DVD player had a faulty power supply which caused to occasionally not turn on.Do not recommend.
These cables are super high quality, much better quality than the original cables that came with my Samsung LCD. They are really thick, but yet much more supple than my thinner cables. The connectors & contacts are gold-plated and the cable itself is extremely well shielded. The image quality is superb, but this is DVI so it should be that way. All in all, I am really surprised how cheap these cables are given their high quality.CONS: The only con I can see about this cable is that there are no screw driver grooves at the end of the thumb screws. The thumb screws try to be ergonomic by having a 'bulb' at the end of the thumb screw which makes it easier to grab, but it just makes the whole darn thing impossible to turn. Still since I don't fiddle with the cables much I don't see this as a deal breaker.I am a long time computer geek dating all the way back to the early '80's and I definitely recommend these cables. Do your due diligence research, but take my word for it, if these cables are still cheap when you are looking at cables, just buy these.
The bracket is very compact and secure. Installation would be easier if the screw couldn't come loose from the bracket when you open the backet to fit it over the handlebar.The bracket requires that a new back be installed on the GPS receiver. The back does not secure as easily as the original. I am afraid that the tightening mechanism will break because it requires a lot of force to lock the back onto the case.Once secured, the bracket and GPS receiver are solid on the bike. It is possible to leave the new back on the receiver for handheld use, but it is difficult to change batteries because of the stiff lock.
i am disappointed with my purchase. after trying the HP Photosmart C8100 ($400), and the Epson Artisan 800 ($300), i decided to purchase a color laser printer to print flyers and to print on card stock. the Xerox Phaser 8560 ($600) seemed to have a slightly better print quality over the inkjets so i kept it. after buying $200 on Xerox Color Xpressions Elite cover paper to print business cards on, i ran my first job. the machine jammed after about 40 sheets into the run and continued to do so every 10, 20, or 40 sheets. i was so frustrated by the end of the job. it took 3x longer than it should have. so much for high productivity with this machine.
These speakers turned out to be a fantastic deal.I can turn them up and can hear them throughout the house.Great subwoofer.Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Speakers with Ported Subwoofer
I was so excited to get this cable. We got it in and hooked it up and it worked wonderful. The next day we did the same and never could get it to work again......so bummed...
This camera is cute and trendy. It's light and compact and has a nice 2.5 lcd screen. I have one complaint about it though...You have to be careful not to press a certain button, it makes all of your pictures blurry! But as soon as you press it again, the pics go back to being bright. It took my husband and I a good 15 minutes to figure out why this was happening. So if you do purchase this camera, be careful and dont give up on it if your pictures are blurry...play around with it first! All and all i love this camera! I would suggest buying the sony dsc-t5 case that fits the camera perfectly so that if you carry it in your purse it doesn't turn on! ALso you need to buy a memory stick pro duo with this camera because with the internal memory i was able to take only 15 pictures, which is normal for most cameras.
I love SIRUS and the S50 is great when it works but has so many problems. The system is very dependent on software. The upgrades fix one problem and but create a new problem. In particular, since the 3.15 software update, just about every unit it was downloaded to has got the dreded "No Signal" problem. Technical supoort says nothing can be done until the next firmware update in 2 months -- I would recommend no one buy for 2 months until the problem is fixed.
Yes, they look strange. Yes, they look like a futuristic design from the 1980s--and indeed, they are from the 80s.However, for the price-range (under $60 or so) there is no comparison. Still none. These things have been on the market for ages, and folks still rightly rave about them.I remember using these babies on an old Sony Sports Walkman (tape) and the sound was amazing--big, fat bass, and loud. These are unmatched for bass, period, in portable headphone in this price range. They put the others to shame.Yes, they are bizarre-looking, and slightly awkward to fold up, and the metal clip in the middle might rip out a hair or two. But if you're more concerned with the best sounding portable headphones for a Discman or an iPod rather than looking cool on the street with cooler-looking (but inferior) headphones, these things are perfect. Highly recommended. No accident that Koss (an American company, no less) hasn't changed up the design of these in ages--they don't have to. If you want something a little 'sportier' and smaller, try the SportPro. Not as powerful, deep, or loud, but excellent in their own right.
First of all, this is, to my knowledge, the cheapest 80GB Hard Drive MP3 player on the market, and with a name like Apple backing it up, this rendition of the iPod is well worth your time to look at.*Technically this is still not the iPod Video, this is still an iPod with video playback; rumors are still buzzing about a Widescreen iPod, but still no official word*NEW:-Longer battery life-Games-iTunes 7 has movies-Search feature-Larger capacity-Brighter screenGOOD:-Great GB/$$ ratio-Great build-Bright screen-Battery life on video is double what it was before-Great interface-Innovative search-Games are pretty fun-Excellent design-Minimal buttons-Oodles of potential accessoriesBAD:-Still scratches easily-Prone to fingerprints-Sometimes a little sluggish (not as much as before)-Battery isn't removable-Still no FM tuner, line-in, or voice record-Expensive accessories (not many in box)-Cheap earbudsBOTTOM LINE: If you are too hardcore for the 30GB version, than this is definately your cup of tea. This is the perfect MP3 player for any causual music and video enjoyer's needs!
I use mine to connect to various networking equipment that requires a rs-232 port, while my laptop does not have one. It works every time for me in both Windows XP and Windows 7. I do look at my devices under Computer Management to see what COM Port it is picking up though., but other than that, it just works, no software necessary.
If you're looking for a way to plug your PS3 (or other HDMI out video console) to an HDCP capable DVI monitor look no further. Note however that DVI does not carry audio signals, so you'll be gaming without sound regardless of if the monitor has speakers or not. If your monitor does not have HDCP capabilities it will not function with a game system that requires it. It's not a cable issue, it's a monitor issue.Good quality works @ 1080p without any hickups so 5*'s from me, especially for the cheap price :)
In researching remotes for my HT setup, I found the Harmony remotes on Amazon were highly rated.I was looking forward to some of the reviews comments, mostly:* Straight Forward Setup via PC/USB* Activities that make switching from TV to DVD easy for everyone in the house* Integration with XBOX 360 / Windows Media CenterThis remote deliveried 100% of what I was looking for.Setup was easy, install the software on my PC, enter the model numbers for my HT components (TV, HDPVR, Audio Receiver, XBOX). Setup my activities and update the remote via USB.As several others have said, the activity may not turn on a specific device the first time, but all you have to do is press help and the remote will fix itself!! Really amazing!!
I bought 2 of these... the first one broke when our camera fell on a rock. It protected the native lens and did its job. Very transparent and keeps picture quality intact. No issues buying a second and recommending it.
I purchased this item on Amazon with free shipping. I received it via UPS the next day. Amazing!!!! The thing I found the hardest was just getting it out of the package. The setup was as easy as plugging it in to the TV - put the card in the machine and turning it on. Much easier to use than a VCR. I have a 60" TV and the pictures fill the whole screen.
Although the product description states "Supports most PC operating systems", and the technical details goes further to say "Jumperless configuration and support for all major operating systems", this does NOT include modern Windows versions such as Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Also, no 64 bit OS support. StarTech tech support says there is no plan to add drivers for these Windows versions.
This compact square device works really well.Yes, you need to steady your hands, and you may need multiple readings, but you do get a reading easily most of the time.It is easy to carry, and the price is resonable compared with the competing products.I use Nikon equipment for my Photography, and this is another great gadget from the company!
Literately i have only used this printer approximatley less than 10 times to print out basic stuff and to make a copy or two, i purchased it a couple of years ago, but it has just been sitting there most of the time, and the machine just died on me.Two days ago i was using my PC and i turned on the printer, and it did turn on just fine. About 20 minutes i began to print and windows said it was offline, then i went to this printer and it was turned OFF, i tried unplugging the power cord for 20 minutes with the same result, then i left it unplugged during the whole night and in the morning it was still dead. VERY disappointing!! I am hoping it is the power supply that is bad because i can buy that for around $40 dollars or so and it is very easy to replace. I was not expecting this from Canon.If anyone has information as to what the problem might be i will appreciate your input.
When trying to tape a hour documtary it is great to have a blank 60 minute on one side cassette to record on.
I had this microphone for a long time and I loved it.Until I was on Skype and my friend told me to get closer to my microphone, because he can't hear me well. Then I realized that my microphone was not even turned on! Once I turned it on, the volume was of course normal.But this incident showed me that you can't trust this microphone. If you turn it off, the volume will lower, that's all.I confirmed the problem with the Sound Recorder app.It's unbelievable, but true! Please try it yourself and then help to spread the word!
Easy to set-up and operation was flawless. Would recommend it to anyone who wanted a quality scanner without breaking the bank.
They make 8-footer HDMI cable for $7 elsewhere by the tons! Don't waste your money and fall for Monster's trick, paying $75!
I bought this for my new 20" LCD and I am very pleased. I was looking at the Omni Mount, which is about the same price. There were a couple of bad reviews for that one so I tried this one. I am glad I did. I am sure that is a good product, but this has a much better design. Unless the wall stud you are mounting the mount in is exactly in the middle of the spot you intend to mount the TV, you won't be happy with a cantilever type mount, pushed back flush against the wall, the cantilever mount will always rest the TV exactly where the stud is. This product allows much greater flexibility. The TV can be "offset" from the mounting base on either side so that you can center it on the wall when flush. It also does not have the "drooping" issue the reviews for the cantilever mount mentioned. The mount is very well made, I think it weighs more than the TV, and is attractive. If you want, you can even hide the wires in the tubes of the mount. My only complaint, mine didn't come with the mounting screws, but for less than $1.00 I bought them at Home Depot. I am very pleased and strongly recommend that you consider this mount for your TV.
The Belkin PureAV 16-gauge speaker wire is a good gauge speaker wire comparable to Monster for moderate lengths. Unfortunately there are no instructions on the packaging demonstrating how to install supplied pins--none are available at website either.You will need a very small Hex-wrench to undo the screws under the red and black covers. Twist the speaker wire and insert into pins, then retighten the screws. The pins will stay on tight.
Had this comp in house for around five years, in that span it has died 2 times. Its a common issue with this comp to have motherboard issues, and due to its unique proprietary design you cant just replace the board. I have been able to bring it back both times with different techniques such as heating the igp *intergrated graphics* Then replacing memory. This is an old system already if you happen on a good working one it is a nice system, very nice case with great room/cooling. However the board layout is bad and takes a lot of work. Good luck to anyone with one of these its on a 50/50 chance it will be bad.
The speakers work even better than I expected the sound is clear and crisp and the experience is great.
This HDMI cable has one end DVI and the other HDMI. It fits between a new Samsung Plasma TV and a 6-yr-old DVD player in my home theater. This item was not available at my electronics stores (Best Buy, Radio Shack). The price was 1/3 as much as similar cables from Best Buy, and delivered 4-days after I placed my online order one night. Great performance Amazon.com and your partner supplier.
Size matters. I've noticed in the almost year and a half that I've owned the PC1, I use it more frequently than previously owned camcorders. Because it is pocketable, I take it with me more regularly. I like the ability to hook it to my PC and save still shots. (With 30 frames per second you certainly can find an optimum shot to grab.) I wish it could operate in lower lite. By the way, a new battery has just come out which has greater capacity and is the same size as the older one.
Got the P712 as an upgrade and gift over the holidays. I think that the learning curve is past me at this point and now have a handle on how to take a decent photo with this super-zoom. Here's what you might like:*Excellent zoom lens with world class optics.*Shooting a photo in Auto mode makes picture taking easy.*7.1 mp provides for good detail.*Very good battery life. 200+ shots using the rechargeable included.*Manual mode, Shutter priority mode and aperture mode are great for the serious amateur.*Uses SD cards which are inexpensive and easily found.*Does all it's metering through the lens so filters and add on optics work well.*True optical image stabilization.A few reviews mentioned Kodak's add on lenses. I have both the telephoto and wide angle and must say they really extend the optical range of the P712. The telephoto turns the camera into a 635mm lens, the wide angle down to about 20mm. The Flash that Kodak markets with this unit is also pro level with enough "oompf" to light a auditorium.I'm pleased and impressed with this camera. I'm getting great shots with it. I think you will too.Any downshots? A few:*Video is marred by sound of auto-focus. Forget about using the zoom while making a video, it sounds like a truck is driving by.*Tends to overexpose a little in bright sunlight in auto mode.*Not pocketable-this is a substantial camera.
I bought this SW about a year ago, AWESOME bass! I was very impressed with its sound quality. I compared it to much more expensive subs and found that the ASW10-120 outperformed them all, BUT...about 8 months later, it fried. It was on a 100w receiver that barely got turned up beyond 1/4 volume, but yes, occasionally it got cranked. So I took it to and electronics guru friend of mine who looked it over and and stated that the amp was built with inferior circuits, and that to rebuild it with quality circuits would be worth more than the ASW10-120 if it were brand new. My advise: Do not buy it. Just google ASW10-120 problems. If you think you will not be cranking your sound up very loud then you don't need a sub, but if going to crank it up buy something that can handle the power. Like I said this 120w sub was on a 100w receiver. It didn't last.
Very nice for the price. Good sound, no proprietary software. If you're looking for a basic straight forward player, this is an excellent choice.
it's hp brand so it's expensive but good. i'm confused about this attribute "poor quality"... are more stars better or worse?
Received on time. My WD seems very safe in this case. Even if your mistakenly throw your hard drive on the floor, this case keeps it safe.
After having used both a an FM Transmitter (bad) and a cassette adapter (tolerable), the Scosche FM-MOD01 was everything I had hoped for! It takes a little effort and know-how to install but the result is WELL worth it! And the fact that it's under $20.00 was just icing on the cake!
I don't know the problem is because of Nero 7 or DVD burner or my machine! but I am not able to solve it and non of the customer services (Sony or Nero) are able to solve it too. the problem is after burning the DVD the quality of picture is very bad which I guess it is because of the interlacing. I paid 60 dollors extra to upgrade Nero 7 to full version but still I am not able to burn my DVD (which I am getting with my Panasonic Camcorder and while playing back with camcorder is perfect). so I don't recommend this product at all.
I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH MY SAMSUNG CAMERA PURCHASE. ALSO, THE SERVICE FROM AMAZON WAS GREAT. I JUST HAD MY FIRST SET OF PICTURES DEVELOPED AND THEY CAME OUT EXCELLENT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA TO EVERYONE.JOAN
Head phones are good, sound is a little lite, but the fit is what I was looking for. Very fast shipper too..Behind the head, comfortable and easy to use. Recommend this buyer
i do not have anything to compare this web cam to, but so far, we love this thing...we recently move 3 states away from our family and friends. So we decided to try out the web cam (along with Skype). So far we have had no problems with it at all. We even have it hooked up to a laptop via a wireless dsl connection. the image is pretty clean, although i think it would be better if we had it plugged in directly.i haven't used it for anything other than video calls with other skype users, but it comes bundled with software that looks fun.I would recommend this cam to anyone based solely on the video chat feature...
Our Sony monitor died and we had to purchase a new one. I was really happy with the Sony monitor, but decided to try another brand. Big mistake! There is so much static with this monitor that it drives me crazy. We get woken up in the middle of the night with loud static! It is convenient that their are two receivers, however the static does not justify the convenience. I'm taking mine back and getting the Sony.
I bought this for myself after our son, who is in college told me about the one he'd purchased. I liked his, but it was WAY too small for my older eyes! I did some research, and found this one. It's fantastic. If you are looking to purchase an MP3 player, be careful, because not all of them are expandable. This particular little gadget is perfect for all my needs. No more skipping, like you have with a CD player! It's easy to work, and sounds fantastic. I have no regrets about buying the Rio Cali.
They do a pretty good job for what they are... If you are in a bedroom or quiet place they sound awesome, but in noisy places such as an office the 'on-ear' design can make it challenging to hear without having to crank the volume....
Lens was all I had hoped for, performed great when just shooting hand held on solid land or when bobbing around in a kayak. Excellent wild-life and scenery shots under varying conditions and distances.
To start, I bought a Carbon about 4-5 months ago back when Ipods were in high demand, so I ended up going with the carbon ONLY becuase I wanted an MP3 player and the place of purchase was out of Ipods. I thought at the time though: No big deal, I'll just take care of it and it will last a couple of years, and I will still enjoy it.Things did not go as planned though. To start, the sound quality on the carbon at times can be a little weak. Some songs do not sound as good as they should even in a low quality mp3/wma format. The carbon also does not seem to play some ogg vorbis formated files, which is a pain in the butt. Another blow to it though is the lack of features it has inside it. There is no radio tuner, nor are there any 'visulizations' to watch or any sort of beat meters. No games either, so do not get this and think that it will totaly relieve a lack of boredom. This is strictly an MP3 player with a stop watch and sound recorder feature (and I haven't even really had a need for the recorder, so why the heck is it on here?)The other gripe I have with the rio is that when I bought it, it was valued at about 250-280, which after taxes and a warenty plan from the place of purchase, came to around 300 dollars. That is pretty steep for just a 5 gig mp3 player with bare essential features.Another weakness that the Carbon has is that it has a TERRIBLE carrying case. You cannot see the screen nor control it while it is covered in the case, so all you can do is listen, turn it off, and adjust the volume. Another weakness that the case has is that it doesn't cover the entire carbon. It exposes one of the most fragile and importaint parts of it - the sound wheel. And it just so happens that one day when I was pulling the player out of my pocket it slipped out of my hand and it landed on the sound wheel, lodging it into the player and thus making it almost impossible to change the volume (unless you mess around with it.) This gets to where the warrenty kicks in... (and if you wonder why I am not using the warrenty that the place of purchase gave me, I am in the middle of a move and becuase of that the papers are unavailble at the moment.)The warrenty that rio offers is only 90 days, and after that warrenty the ONLY thing they will offer to do for a damaged player (in any way shape or form) is to charge you a $149 refurbashing fee. That is way more than half the price of the product as it stands now!! This is rediculous. You can pretty much buy a new carbon (or another mp3 player) of equal or greater value for a little more than $149! Absolutly insane...To top off all my griping, the earphones just failed, and now I will have to buy a new set of earphones or headphones so I can listen to the blasted mp3 player.So overall, the Rio Carbon does cover the basic essentials of an mp3 player, and offers a decent amount of storage space. It sadly though has a weak sound quality at times, and the other features it comes with can seem to be useless at times. It has a sleek, although flawed design. The carrying case for it is terrible though, and the damage resistance it has is pathetic. The warrenty that rio themselves offers is terrible, and do not plan on getting any decent sort of replacement plan from them. It is hightly advisable to go with any of the other brands: Ipod, Dell, Creative... ect. I am very dissapointed with Rio, and you may as well be in the long run if you purchase the Carbon.
This product was simple to set up and works great! I have the transmitter connected to a DirecTV receiver and the remote control "mouse" sitting in front of the DirecTV infrared sensor. The RF-Link receiver is in the next room and the picture is great and the remote control works. I'm glad I didn't get a cheaper 2.4 GHz model because we also have wireless phones, wireless internet and a microwave in close proximity and there is no interference whatsoever. This product could not have been any simpler to set up and I'm absolutely satisfied.
The package arrived the second day after I ordered it.This drive came with everything that was needed. I did have to open the manual---big deal. I'm running it on WinXP SP2 and it works fine. It's a necessary evil because new PCs don't come with floppy drives.
This is an excellent radio for the shower. I purchased it as a replacement for a cd/radio combo that I had used in my shower for several years (that had definitely seen better days). It has great reception and great sound. I was unsure of the options to hang it, but was very happy when it arrived and I realized there are 3 different options - cord that can be used on a hook, a "swing arm" on the back that can also be used on a hook, or by a bracket that sticks to the wall with self-adhesive tape (included) which is the option I chose. I've had it for several weeks now and could not be happier.
AFTER I BOUGHT MY ZUNE I HAPPENED TO READ SOME OF THE REVIEWS ON AMAZON. MOST REVIEWS THAT I READ WERE NEGATIVE AND I BECAME A BIT AFRIAD. HOWEVER UPON ARRIVAL WHEN I STARTED HOOKED MY ZUNE INTO MY LAPTOP THINGS RAN SMOOTHLY. THE ZUNE AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADED MUSIC FROM MY MUSIC FOLDER. MY MOTHER WHO IS IN NO WAY COMPUTER LITERATE WAS ABLE TO HOOK UP HER ZUNE QUICKLY. THE ONLY GLITCH THAT SHE HAD WAS WHEN SHE TRIED TO UPLOAD THE ZUNE SOFT WARE TO AN OLD COMPUTER. WHEN SHE STARTED OVER ON MY FATHERS LAPTOP EVERYTHING ELSE WAS A SINCH. I'M NOT EVEN TRYING TO COMPARE THE ZUNE TO THE IPOD. THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT PRODUCTS THAT MORE OR LESS DOES THE SAME THING. EVEN MY BROTHER, AN IPOD SNOB,ADMITS THAT THE ZUNE IS A GREAT PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY THE ZUNE DON'T LOOK AT IT AS A REPLACEMENT OF THE IPOD BECAUSE YOU'RE BOUND TO FIND FLAWS. BUY IT BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD PRODUCT THAT IS ACTUALLY WORTH THE MONEY
The two firewire adapters I ordered came quickly and in excellent condition. I needed them to allow me to connect my IPOD and my wife's IPOD to our new notebooks that only had 4 pin firewire ports as the standard IPOD firewire cable is 6 pin.The adapters worked as described with no problems. The product was built well, has a solid feel, and fits snugly on both ends.
These have both good sound and reception, you just need to make an effort adjusting on the right channel. Use good quality cable between source and base to eliminate noise. Range can be very good, depending on where you put the base station (away from tv and other electronics). Battery life are long, even after not seeing any use for a couple of months and not connected to mains it works. Well worth 100$ I guess. Sound quality that are a bit "tighter" than a Grado sr-60 headset.
I bought this CB for my boyfriend, who's an OTR truck Driver. This little CB has made his life a little easier.I read the reviews before purchasing and it had a better rating for the money. Good job Midland!!
I bought this fan so I could get more airflow through my computer case and to keep my graphics card cool. It really does a good job at both. The temperature in my case is 5-10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler since I added this fan. And it only uses 1.68 watts. So you can use one of your four pronged plugs that powers one of your hard drives, plug your hard drive into it, and plug it back into the drive. It comes with a male and a female connector, for just that purpose(it piggybacks on your hard drive's power connector). Or you can just plug it into a spare power connector if you have one. This is the old style power connector, PATA not an SATA power plug. This is also a good fan to cool off your graphics card because it's narrow, it fits between my graphics card and my sound card. There is not much space between my graphics card fan and this fan, maybe 1-2mm at most. But it takes the hot air coming from my graphics card and sucks it right in and out the back of the case. If you have a high profile graphics card, then you'll have to put this fan in another slot. The only thing I don't like about this fan, is the noise level. It's kinda loud. Before I put this fan in, I could hear my 2 internal hard drives. Now, this fan drowns out my hard drives. But other than that, it's a great little PCI slot fan!
Paid $40 for these a couple of years ago - ended up buying 2 sets and wish I'd bought more. These sound better than speakers costing $150. Its a shame they don't make them anymore. If you find a set for under $50 - buy them!
Needed a small camer to take on vacations. Great camera for the price. 6X optical lens plus image stabilizer is a big plus not found on similiarly priced cameras. Only complaint is there is no optical viewfinder and in bright situations render it impossible to see.
I have used this camera a few times and love it. It is easy to use and the pictures are great.
When I bought the Tracker I wanted a small, fairly simple yet powerful pair of binoculars at a low price. These have all the features I wanted and most of the flaws I expected. Great optics cost money but this was a good compromise.
These headphones will blow your mind. Use them with a good sound card/good mp3 player and you will hear notes, chords, bass, anything, really, like you have probably not heard it before. Oh and did I mention the price??Fantastic.One thing to be aware of: a lot of sound leakage, so you cant really use these in a silent library for example.
These worked great for me, once I had found the best way to connect them to my Bose Lifestyle System (using output to a remote system rather than the headphone jack). They are a little heavy, so I probably would not want to use them for more than a couple of hours, but the sound quality is fine and the volume easy to adjust.
This battery has a super long use-life compared to the previous Canon battery that I had. I actually forgot my charger at my in-laws in January. It's now April and I've had to charge it twice (luckily, a friend lets me borrow his charger). We use the camera all the time, too.One odd thing is that when I accidentally bump the battery cover on the camera, sometime the camera turns off and on again. Its a nuisance, but it doesn't happen enough for me to rate the item any lower than "I like it."
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.
Good product. The price was right and trhe quality was exceptional. I woiuld definetly buy this again. It was great!
I used this for my notebook and desktop. My computers seem running very well & normal than before.
You get more than you pay for. Yes, the Tamron AF 18-200 is not the best all around lens out there, but for less than $200, you get a very good lens, that can be used for pretty much any situation. Perfect fit for my Canon T3i and also ships with a lens hood. Taking very nice pictures thus far and will get the majority of my time, with using my T3i.
For the money, this is a great deal, especially if you're not a person who's going to have 50,000 address entries, write a lot of email on their Palm, download War and Peace on it, or for any other reason need 8MB of memory. It's very reliable and is a nice size and shape. The flip-top cover is very convenient. Also, the new Note Pad program, which comes with the software and which lets you write freehand notes with the stylus, is really useful for those quick little notes you need to jot down.The only drawbacks:- small screen- it uses AAA batteries (instead of being rechargeable)- its screen surface isn't as smooth and slick as the more expensive Palm models, so it can be slightly harder to write on
Tried to set up but my up to date XP machine, would never work. Tried to find help on Mfg web site but no help found. I would not reccommend this item to anyone. Do not bother buying this item.
This DVD player is great for the low price. While it has no front panel displays and a flimsy look to it, it supports a wide variety of formats. VCDs, SVCDs, and DVDRs to mention a few. Plus it's quite easy to get into the factory settings and set it so you can play any region code.I've owned mine for two years and never had a problem with it. The only annoyance is when you turn it on, it won't let you insert a disc for 5-10 seconds while it starts up. Other than that, for the price you get tons of features!
(Im 17 years old mind you) So if you have Windows 7 64 bit and find that your voice is really quiet, go no further, here's how to fix it.:Right click on Speakers (bottom right) --> Click recording devices:Make sure your in the tab, 'recording':Click on the microphone and hit 'properties':Go to the levels tab and increase it to over 9000!!! Haha, no just increase it to what you want.There you go! So this device in my opinion earns 4 stars, because I had to do research my self (this isn't found on the inter webs) to get this recorder to work. So if your voice sounds like a soft whisper than this is your problem.If you like video games and found this helpful, follow me on twitter @MisterMockery . Or on Youtube.4/5 Stars
It is very easy to use and the autoscan is a nice feature. The sound quality isn't amazing but just ok.
This is like 6th router i have owned, and i love it. other than my dir-855, this is the best one.the speed is great and so is the signal. Very easy setup if you are experinced with routers...if not, great time to learn. one complaint is that it's not 108G but most routers aren't so oh well.overall great router for the price.
Got this in conjunction with a Boss R1100 250W rms amp and an 8&#34; pyle subwoofer tube. I recommend all these for cheapskates who want to add some nice bass. The only issue I had was with my ground connection, but that was just because I picked a bad spot to put it the first time. Turns out a good ground is kind of important, who knew? :) For a non-superpowered amp this kit should be totally fine. Why pay more?
I just got my set of E3c's and I love them. While I am not an audiophile, I do appreciate quality sound. That said, I still had a few worries about shelling out $150 for a set of ear buds.1) Would they fit and stay in? Shure provides 7 different ear pieces. In order to maximize sound quality a seal has to be made around between your inner ear and the bud. No problem, the second set I tried fit perfectly. I have the apple upgrade earbuds ($50) and they never stayed in. Although I haven't tried, I believe that I could do jumping jacks for an hour and the E3c's would stay put.2) How would they sound? I saw some reviews that said the sound was 'tinny' and there was no bass. The sound is NOT tinny, it is authentic and very well balanced. The bass is not overpowering. If you're into rap or any other music that is bass heavy these might not be the product for you. For fans of music where balance in the sound spectrum is desired, the E3c's deliver.3) Would they really block out most exterior noises? Yep. Enough said.Simply put, these are well worth the price. My only regret is that as a college student I wasn't able to seriously consider the E4c or E5c, which I am sure are even better.Look at it this way: You pay a lot of money for your music, why listen to it on cheap ear buds that don't faithfully reproduce the music?Buy 'em now, thank me later. (And if they don't sound great at first, try all the different ear pieces provided. And, give them some time to break in.)
When I bought this product I knew nothing about it, how to install it, or anything else. I just knew I needed it to run a second computer from 5 rooms away. The company's customer service was very helpful & patient with a 69 year old, not very computer literate person. I was able to install it, connect my phone service, a second computer, a second totally different phone with different number, & a printer also 5 rooms away & it all works. I am amazed with how easy to use & how helpful my Cisco-Linsys broadband router is & the service from the company was wonderful. Thank you so very much,A happy customer
It has been great using this remote control with my Ipod. Now I can drive and change music with one touch botton. Also in a party is very usufull to carry on the remote with you and change of song from long distance. Hope you like it like me.
I bought my palm back at the end of September and I really enjoy it.It has adequate memory for what I use it for and it helps keep me organized.I downloaded some games, an exercise tracker, a program called mapopolis in which you can put city maps on it.I enjoy the notepad feature where you can jot down things.All in all this is a very handy little pda for those who don't need one with a lot of memory and I highly recommend it!
I bought this TV about 3 months ago. I waited to write a review after putting it through a fairly extensive test period.This TV is nothing less than outstanding. The picture is gorgeous. The set looks humongous since it replaced a 26 inch LCD. It is a little heavier than I'd prefer, but having a swivel base surely helps. The default picture setting is set to "sports", which has a very bright and unnatural color scheme. After playing with the regular setting choices, I found the "document" setting to be the best for my eyes. This set has many input choices, and I like the fact that it has a set of AV inputs on the side. This is very useful if you mount the TV to a wall, or it's hard to get to the back for any reason.Hooked up to my standard cable connection, it picks up all the unscrambled digital channels. This means I am able to watch my local broadcast channels in their full HD glory!Our XBox 360 is connected through HDMI, and games as well as movies are truly breathtaking. Because of the size of this TV, I came to realize that not all DVDs are made equal. The difference between poor quality DVDs and the "near HD" quality ones is suddenly quite obvious. I'm still going to wait to get a blueray (or whatever the next HD standard) disk player when they cost less than $100. Until then, I'll be very discriminating when purchasing DVDs.I like the power saving feature in this TV, even though some reviewers find it annoying. It causes the TV to take a few seconds before it powers up. This delay also allows for the other AV components to turn on and get ready for the party. ;-)If I have to pick something to complain about it would be the remote. Sure it has all the functions, etc, but it performs poorly. I find myself having to press a button several times to get it to register. Perhaps it's a problem with the batteries. Nevertheless, I am using a Harmony 880 remote instead, and it works fantastic. No problem.I hope this TV is good for many years of moderate use. Time will tell. For now, I am a very happy camper (now bordering into couch potato territory).
I bought these at Circuit City for a considerably higher price but I most say it was definetly worth the price. I don't listen to rap but I listen to everything from the Dead Milkmen to NOFX to Slipknot and everything sounds great! Some people say that you can't hear the bass line but all you have to do is adjust the amp level and you have your bass. I would have paid alot more for these if I knew how great they sounded! I have had these for about a year and have yet to have a problem except having to replace the battery every other week for the bass amplifier. Excellent set of headphones for the price, you can't go wrong with these!Edit: The reason I have to replace the battery so often is because I wear these whenever I go out of the house so they get alot of use.
I have not had a bad disk yet but as far as it working with some burner, it does not fair too well. Over all they are nice blank media.
I purchased this product about two months ago. I noticed the lack of the traditional cap-lock and num-lock indicator LEDs right away. I also noticed the very short receiver range. The last straw came yesterday when the mouse died and I had to go back to my old one to continue working. If you need to go cordless I suggest going to a better quality product. It may cost more up front but will be more reliable than this one.
If you have a Nikon camera body and want to get into macro photography on the cheap, don't bother with anything other than Nikon accessories. This one does exactly what it's advertised to do, and does it well. It has solid metal construction and couples perfectly with camera body and old AI and AI-S lenses. I use this exclusively with old manual focus lenses. 4 out of 5 stars only because of price. Other than that it's a solid piece of specialty gear that will help you get unique photographs.
Excellent headset, very light-weight and comfortable. Clear sound. Having had wireless headsets off and on over the years, and purchasing this one after wearing out my IR, I pretty much knew what problems to anticipate. These use the same frequency range as old cordless phones, no problem, got 2.4GHz so not an issue. The sound output is also very dependent on how much sound you can crank out at the source; no problem either, have it hooked up to my amp; with the volume halfway cranked it has plenty of power for very clean and vibrant sound. Docking for charging is a little weird, but just slapping it on the station and rotating it slightly seats it and there is a clear indicator that it's seated correctly when the charging light turns green. Another nice feature is the ability to use standard triple-A batteries as a backup. Overall, a great product. Dinged it a star because of the proprietary rechargeable batteries.
To start, I am very familiar with high-end home theater systems, as I've spec'd and installed systems from modest-budget systems to $16K systems. I personally own a fairly nice home theater/music system. I bought the Koss based on other customer reviews for a friend who just recently moved into a studio apartment. For approx. $..., I am truly astounded by the decent quality of the audio and video. The vocals are clear and intelligible. It performs acceptably well for those Hollywood "WOW" action scenes. Stereo playback of CD's sound far better than anything else in its price range. Can it compare to systems costing thousands more? No. But it certainly holds it's own to systems costing hundreds more. Installation was simple. After breaking open the box, I had the whole system connected and placed in 10 minutes. The connections are all well-labeled and color coded. The satellite speakers even come with threads to accept placement using any off-the-shelf universal wall-mount, which is how I setup the surrounds. Remember, this whole audio system, including integrated amp and tuner, costs less than many DVD players alone! So what are my nitpicks? Well, system setup of the speakers is buried in the on-unit menu system, and setting the clock is a pain because I had to dig through the manual to find the directions, which ended up being slightly confusing. As with all systems, to make the most out of its capabilities, speaker/sub placement needs to be carefully done, especially with the limited capability of the "sub" to ensure that it doesn't sound too boomy. When compared to a class higher in quality, the sound is too accentuated in the midrange, while the bass could do with considerably more articulation and the highs could be more detailed. Though overall, especially considering the price, I can't imagine a better home-theater/music system value for $.... A very surprising 5 stars!!
Couldn't be any better. Worked like a champ out of the box. Good resolution, no problems
Plus: This is the best USB Serial Adapter you can buy at any price. Works with all Equipment requiring a Seaial Adapter. Easy to setup.Minus: None.
The only issue I had until about a week ago is that the cables they sell to go with this switch do not support DVI-D connections directly. You have to use a DVI-I to DVI-D adapter to plug them into the computer side (DVI-D ports are very common on built in video, but much less common on stand alone video cards). It is not ideal but the converters are available pretty cheaply here and elsewhere so it is not a major issue.Then all the sudden it just broke one day while it wasn't in use. The USB just stopped working after about 2 years. So now I am back to moving cables between computers or having multiple mice. Given the high price of this switch, having to replace it every couple years is not acceptable. If it didn't break it would probably be 4 stars. Not perfect, but a decent option. But I can't recommend it as is.
This backpack bag holds everything for me. I had read other reviews about the build and size but for me it's perfect. I don't have any problem with quality of the build nor the size. I feel it's any excellent product for the price.It holds my Canon 20D with 100-400mm IS USM lens with hood with room to spare. I also carry 70-300mm IS USM, 28-135 IS USM, kit lens, and a 580ex Speedlite. It has outside pockets perfect for filters and storge inside for memory cards and a lot more. I think it's a great buy.
I have never seen anything as bad as this. I have a BEFW11S4 router and a WMP11 card by Linksys. What a joke!!! Tech support is as bad as the product. The card made my comp crash so bad, I had to re-format the hard drive...yes everything gone. Never got it working. The manual is badly written. The first time in years that I've had any trouble installing anything. Word of wisdom....stay away from this product. I had to give it 1 star (which it doesn't deserve that). I could go on but what's the use.....
This speaker system delivers great sound and good clarity for a PC system. The one minor negative is a fiber mesh grill cover that could be torn easily.
Let me preface this by saying that I have used this unit--my third, one died and was replaced and the second fell and I had to have it repaired--they sent a refurbished unit-- I have had this unit for three years and ridden with it for 45k miles. Suffice it to say I have driven it around the block. I am very tempted to give it one star.What it does do is tell you where you are. The screens are nice and as long as you are just watching the screen change with you, it is fine.But get into a situation where you must interact with this unit and forget about using it while riding.Examples:No QWERTY keyboard. Instead they have some very hard to use scroll in one screen (see Amazon image) and in another there is an ABCDEF screen. BOTH of these screens could have just as easily been QWERTY. You cannot imagine how hard it is to use while riding, and it ain't no piece of cake when stopped. It is a real pita to use.Also, the menu items are so user hostile. If you are riding and you want to find fuel these are the stepsMenu...food/lodging...fuel...all types--4 steps to find a damn gass station. Finding a motel is even worse:Menu...food/lodging...arrow down...lodging...hotel/motel--5 steps to get there. They have the "options" in alphabetic order so you have to bypass ATM and ENTERTAINMENT to get to lodging and then you have to choose MOtelAnd once you do get there-gas food motel--then you have to understand the shorthand, look to see where the arrow points. And the arrows do not just point up the road or behind you, no, they point in compass directions so they may point toward 4 oclock or 9 oclock. And that may or may not be on your route. To see if it is on your route you must highlight it, and then press show map and see if it is relevant to your ride.The menus are totally fixed and cannot be user modified. I asked on the zumoforums about this and many people chimed in to also complain about this unit's user hostility and the mod smugly answered that that's "just the way they are."I have no experience with any other GPS, but I have to believe that others have a better, much better, human interface. And it's real expensive also for these "features." I would NOT recommend this unit, and I have one that doesn't spontaneously die.I bought this unit because Garmin tells us it is desgned by bikers for bikers. That is impossible to believe. It is just marketing hype. The more I use this device the more I find fault with it and I am not mentioning how directions can be screwed up, or if you decide to change your route on the fly the unit with continue to route you back to the part of the route you intentionally skipped until you stop it (Menu...stop) and restart your route (Menu...routes...select your route...go...no).Zumo, get a clue. And the most infuriating part? I'll bet a firmware fix would change all this, but nooooooo
The eTrex Vista Garmin is a nice instrument, an elemental GPS and should be more usefull if we may have a software of certified maps for Colombia,S.A. unfortunatelly those are not available.
I recently purchased a pair of Axiom m22 v2 bookshelf speakers. The sound is very clean and the enclosure design elegant. The price was a little high for these speakers but the sound quality is well worth the money.
We like this machine very much. We use the radio, CD player, and cassette player on it daily. I love that it is light weight and the prettiest one out there. It's a good price too!
I followed the directions and hooked it up in the correct order, MULTIPLE times, never could get it to see the keyboard or mouse and never would pass signal to the monitor. I tried hooking up to different computer and still the same problem.
Well I got them had them for a week loved them but I was listen to a song with little bass and when I turned the volume up a little got a really harsh sound from both headphones changed the song and found it even worse so I sent them back got another pair same thing in the middle of a song so I wasn't being hard on them at all so they are good while they last but very cheaply made
This is an awesome camera, i bought it for graduation and loved it. Little did i know i was going to get into photography so much using the camera, so i just recently sold it to get the SD 550. I say get this camera if your just beginning in photography or if you just like to take pictures, this to me is the best 4.0 mega pixel camera out.
Most of the iPod cases out there are not very convenient. I carry mine in my pocket and like to reach in and change songs without looking. The ones with the covers are out. This one feels great in your hand, good grip, and very smooth scroll wheel use.Not very convenient for use with any docks (ie. iHome radio) as you have to take it out of the case. It isn't very easy to remove and put back on. So great protection but inconvenient for docking stations.
I needed a riser not for a computer monitor, but to allow the placement of a cable box under a television in my children's toy room. Most risers are too small, or could not carry the weight of a television. This model fit perfectly, and is rated well above the weight of a normal 20 inch TV. The slide out drawer, even gives me a place to keep the remote. This was well worth the price.
This radio worked very well within the 1/2 mile range with very clear communication. 1/2 mile to 1 mile was broken but understandable. The main problem with this radio is that one of the two channels are probably being used by someone else due to the unusually strong sales of these radios. We usually were able to switch channels and get uninterrupted communication.
Great set of headphones. Plenty of volume, more than most others. I can cut the lawn and still have volume to spare. Transmission distance is just what they say it is. Little heavier than most but sound quality & durability makes up for that and the fact that they re-charge over night in the cradle. Saves money in the long run on batteries and pays for it self.
I'll start by saying that I have found reception to worse than the $20 clock radio it replaced. For it's small footprint, the sound is nicer than one would expect to come out of a small radio. However, in no way is it as nice as a small set of decent bookshelf speakers. It just can't produce the accurate highs that come from a seperate tweeter, nor can it produce low end frequencies with any real presence (I am NOT referring to boomy bass here). Overall, the sound is a bit tinny. It would make a great clock radio if they improved the reception, and it was 1/4 the price. That'll never happen, though, because too many people have fallen for the gimmicky Bose sound.
It fit the space and coupling as advertised. I like things that measure up to the companies claims. It performs well.
This backpack is great! It is very spacious even with the laptop inside... it has numerous pockets to store almost everything... it can carry your computer with numerous thick books and they still fit!! The revolutionary front zipper opens vertically so you can access or store your books very easy!Also the computer compartment has padding giving extra protection against shocks and water! also the padding do not go all the way to the bottom of the bag... this is great because when you put the bag on the ground or in any surface your computer will not hit it!In addition, you got LIFETIME WARRANTY! If by some reason your bag breaks, Targus will replace it NO QUESTIONS ASKED! The only thing you need to do is call them and mail it! And you will get a brand new one!Finally this product is great I have been using mine for the last 4 years! And it still like new!It is worth your money because you will not have to buy any other computer backpack! It will last forever!
This is the best! Color clarity and clearness are tops. The screen is larger than the ipod video. Given a choice between the 2 devices I strongly recomend the Zune!
If you are looking for a CD player this is a good buy, great sound. On the other hand, if you are looking for a clock radio pass it by. Radio stations that I cannot get and so difficult to set the stations that I can get. Controls for volume and the radio are on the side and not easily accessible. You don't get your moneys worth on this one.
I bought this remote to use for long exposures with my D60. It has one button which does exactly what you'd expect -- opens and/or closes the shutter. Two minutes after I opened the package I was taking my first test shots, and that was only because I had to find the right settings on my camera. As some other reviews have pointed out, the remote has to be in line of sight with your camera's sensor in order to work, but that is no great inconvenience for my needs.
The small footprint and only needing to plug one thing in attracted me at first. I read good reviews and bad ones here and thought the bad ones are just the unlucky few who got defected units. So I bought one thinking I'll try my luck. Turns out my unit has the exact same problem.Wireless drops when downloading files or streaming videos (anything with high bandwidth). I can watch an online video for 8 to 10 sec before the whole unit freezes and I need to reset (turn it off/on). There is nothing wrong with the connection because everything is fine if I do the samething with a wired cable.Called Linksys 3x and after they told me to reset, change channal #, etc.... still having dropped wireless connection. The last Linksys tech says it needs a firmware upgrade but Linksys does not have it and the firmware has to be pushed by ISP (Comcast). Called Comcast who said they don't support router problems and they have no firmware available at all. This is apparently common according to Linksys's online support FAQ.So, stay away....don't say we didn't warn you.
The VCR arrived carefully packed in bubble wrap in a box that had not been dropped. I could hear pieces rattling loose in the box as I unpacked it. Once opened, I could see that the unit had been dropped on the left front corner before packing. I knew this because the packing was not damaged, and there was big dent and break on the left front corner. The front panel had been pushed to the right by the damage so that the dvd drawer could not open and VCR tapes could not go in. I opened the unit, poured out the broken pieces, and bent the metal frame back into its rectangular shape so that I could line up the front panel with the inner works. The unit worked, but looks pretty bad. I told Discount Jungle. They answered that there was nothing they could do. They suggested that I contact the manufacturer. If they got a broken unit from Sylvania, why did they ship it out? This is by far the worst experience and lack of service that I have had in buying though Amazon.
I bought this as a gift for my dad for Father's Day-he needed a new scanner for the Nascar races we go to each year.I think it's almost better than the one he gave me!We haven't used it yet - next race isn't until Labor Day weekend, but just by testing it out, it seems like a great scanner. It's sleek and easy to carry around, and if you don't have earphones, the speaker on the scanner itself works really well.Great product for a great price!
For a camera at this price it provides you with a very clear image, it works great with MSN Messenger if you want to use it to stay in touch. By far the best image I have seen from a webcam, and the colour is great aswell. Has many options in the programs that come with the product. The stand takes a few minutes to figure out, but there are no problems with it afterwards. I would recommend this camera to anyone considering buying a new webcam. This is much better than logitech cameras.
I end up usually buying A awful home theatre system because I go through them quickly because of the massive amount of DVD's I watch, However this one has last me about 2 years. This system really rock. You definently gotta get your hands on one of these. [I really wish it would not have gone out of stock, I have a lot of friends that were interested in buying one after mine blew them away. Please give me a * I really worked hard on writing this one!!]
I basically like the product, however I am having a lot of issues importing videos that I have not been able to resolve.
I tend to switch between headphones and speakers on my PC quite frequently, and it was extremely annoying to reach behind the machine and have to switch plugs every time I wanted to use one or the other. This little device simplified all that and has made my life a lot easier. I just plugged both the speakers and headphones in and can toggle between the two by pressing a button. I can also toggle a mic on and off if I choose.One thing I was worried about originally was loss of sound quality when the signal passed through this device. I spent a lot of time testing out the set-up with and without the hub and cannot tell any difference. There is no loss in sound quality at all.
I know this bag has gotten some bad reviews. If you need a bag to carry your Wacom tablet solo, with a handle and all, then this is not the bag you need. I wanted a thin sleeve to protect my tablet so I could put it safely in my laptop bag, or store it outside. Its not going to hold the mouse, but for me, I knew that was going into my laptop bag.It didn't give the last star because there is a pocket on the inside of the bag that i think is a bit on the low quality side, but the rest is pretty solid.My recommendation would be to evaluate what you need in a bag. If you just need a lightweight protection for your tablet, then this works. If not, then look elsewhere! Simple! :)
This mic works great. It's stylish yet unobstrusive. It takes up little desk space. I plugged it in and it came up on the list of mic inputs on the computer. Just select the mic as your choice and you're up and running. I'm using it for SKYPE.
Despite the problems I encountered, I do give this product four stars. My problem was I could not turn the Ipod on. I kept getting a folder and an exclamation point symbol when trying to turn on the Ipod mini. I finally found the problem and solution on the Apple support site. Support was very helpful in getting the problem resolved [had to reformat the Ipod mini]. Once this was done, no problems whatsoever. The earbuds are not bad at all. I purchased a pair of Sennheiser PXC250 noise cancelling head phones but prefer the earbuds because of size. I'll use the Sennheiser when I take the plane. Not crazy about the enclosed battery...Other than that, I really like this Ipod mini.
This is the third Griffin iTrip that I have purchased, and all of the recipients have LOVED it. It's the affordable way to listen to your iPod in the car. I would highly recommend it!!
I've been an audiophile since the late 50s, I own three HOME THEATER systems, one built using a pair of 168 pound Klipschorns, arguably one of the best speakers ever built (currently $8000 per pair). I don't know how I missed these headphones from Koss one of the early developers (over 50 years ago) of headphones with the Portapro design over 25 years old. Paul Klipsch and John Koss were from the golden age of audio. I've owned a number of headphones from Koss, from Bose (the leader in noise canceling designs) and have listened to many different headphones in all price ranges and owned headphones costing over $300. These are the best I've ever heard! And they only cost about $30 bucks1How is this possible?Well I think I know. In speaker design, accurate bass reproduction is the most challenging. Accurate is the key word; loud booming bass isn't all that hard. It used to be called "juke box boom". It's now a fad in "boom boxes" and butt kicking car boxes. Some people think it's the end all and be all. Actually it's loud distortion that muddies and distorts other frequencies. Accurate music sounds real not hyped (although some rock concerts are super=hyped and that's what's real to some; and that's OK if that's what you like). True high definition sound reproduction, however is crisp clean and well defined. You can hear the sound of the sticks hitting the skin of the drums, the bass fiddle strings being plucked and you can distinguish and locate one instrument from others in the band or orchestra.Bass frequencies are big powerful wave forms that can obscure other frequencies and can cancel and distort themselves. There are three basic speaker designs that try to prevent this. The waves from the back of bass speakers can easily cancel the waves from the front of bass speakers because they are out of phase with each other and are extremely hard to dampen because of their powerful and long wavelengths. Bass reflex speaker enclosures attempt to turn the waves produced by the back of speakers around to be in phase and augment rather than cancel the waves emanating from the front of the speaker. However, to do this with great clarity at very low frequencies in a bass reflex design requires a very long folded horn design (think bass tuba). Klipshorns use the walls of a room and must be placed in corners. They also require very substantial and heavy enclosures that won't vibrate! Higher frequencies need much smaller horns and are far easier to design without canceling frequencies and to prevent vibrations. Thus "tweeters" are very small next to "woofers". Bass relex and folded horn enclosures are efficiency champs and can produce high sound levels at very low power. They are the speakers used in big old movie theaters. Another design is the "acoustic suspension" speaker that attempt to absorb and eliminate the back waves by stuffing a smaller but very sturdy enclosure with a lot of absorbent material. This is harder to accomplish than with the bass reflex design but results in much smaller enclosures that are very inefficient and require high powered amps. But that can be placed in bookshelves rather than stand in corners and be the size of refrigerators! Both of these designs have real problems when used in headphones. The third speaker enclosure design is seldom seen anymore. It's called the "infinite baffle" - it takes the out of phase waves from the back of the speaker and vents it to the great outdoors or the inside of a big closet filled with a lot of clothes! The Portapros are basically an "infinite baffle" design - the least distorted of the 3 designs! While an infinite baffle design may cause your neighbors or whoever wants to use or lives on the other-side of your closet to purchase a shotgun, headphone speakers use very tiny speakers that are coupled directly to your eardrums (yes they can damage your eardrums or produce tinnitus at high volumes) but produce relatively low levels of sound at even short distances outside of your ears.Noise canceling headphones use electronics to cancel outside noise by setting up an out-of-phase signal. Wear them in a buzy city and risk being run over by a honking truck! However any sealed enclosure around your ear creates distortion not found in an infinite baffle design. Its really difficult and costly to eliminate distortion with designs that are not infinite baffles. Thus, the very low distortion crystal clear high definition non-noise canceling sound "leaking" marvelous and cheap Portapros! Ecstasy, if you love quality sound reproduction.And yes they are now available in a new design, almost completely black - blue inserts and silver headband included - and more importantly with sturdier cloth covered wires.
I've used Amazon to order various items before and was always satisfied with the result...quality at low prices.I ordered a Sony Dsc G1 on Sunday June 24th and it arrived Thursday, June 28th.I've taken about 50 photos under critical conditions, low light and using the automatic features of the camera.I'm amazed at how well it performs. Big LCD screen, the camera is a nice size for my big hands, just a little bigger then the regular Cybershots. The resolution in the screen is excellent.I was considering the DSC T-100 but it got such bad ratings that I went with this camera....sure glad I did!When I figure out some of the more technical features I'll post a more detailed review.
I bought this to replace our HP psc 1200 which had given good service for many years. Our previous all-in-one always worked on any computer we installed the software in.The 5610 installs a huge software package. It screwed up the Fuji camera software I'd been using.The HP software I had for my last printer could be interupted at any time; I'd pull the paper supply out, then cancel whatever I didn't want in the print queue.The software for the 5610 has a very hard time cancelling a document; at the least it insists on wasting an extra sheet of paper. Worse, I now have a document that can't be cancelled at all and it's got the computer completely frozen up.The paper feed is messed up and ruins documents especially when you're using HP's most expensive photo paper and ink.The photo printing quality is not great unless you use the very highest settings and then it is extremely slow (think 30 minutes per picture) and most likely to ruin your pictures by misfeeding or software glitches.This HP is garbage. Try a different brand.
The cable was useful for my math courses and now my calculator is able to match up to a Ti-84
This item does what its supposed to and having the Canon name and quality backing it is a plus.
I love the design of these things!Taunt your opponents. Coordinate teammates. Issue commands. With the Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset, the full power of voice is now in your control. You won't believe the comfort (goes around the neck instead of over the top of the head), convenience, and quality... especially during intense online battles.
it works great. nothing hard about it at all, just plug in and use. The only small, small down side is that the small mall blue led is not very visable. but it gets the job done.
I now own three of these devices, one for every computer in the house. With Windows XP and APC's included PowerChute software, the device as automatically shut down our computers during power outages just as advertised.Much more frequent the power outages around here are surges and line noise. Some of these are external, but I happen to have a laser printer that draws a lot of current when it wakes up: it used to cause the lights to flicker and occasionally popped the circuit breaker. Now that it's also plugged in to the APC, everything is happy.The telephone line/Ethernet/coax protection is a nice bonus. Over the years, we lost more electronics to lightning strikes on the phone line than anything else. If you don't have whole-house surge protection on your phone line, this type of protection is a must.
Dual handles, case and shoulder are included. Both well designed and comfortable. The shoulder strap is especially well designed for ease, comfort and balance.Good space usage. Why the CD add on holder I have no idea. Almost a throwaway piece or use it in your car maybe. Nicely done inner side pocket to keep documents safe and the computer is well protected from most any kind of harm.Overall a good buy for a quality case. Amazons typical good price and efficient delivery!
This camera is old. There is pretty much no way you are going to buy it. However, when mine does eventually die, I will buy another one, and here is why. This camera provides crisp pictures in most lighting and manageable pictures in low lighting. It is quick and responsive. It takes great macro photos. With the underwater case, it can survive almost anything. It plays slideshows which you can add mp3 music to. However, this camera's real excellence is in its durability. I originally bought this camera in November of 2006. It is June 2012 now, so in a few months, that will be 6 years. This camera has survived a summer in the Greek Islands, 5 Mardi Gras Seasons, 5 Neon Glow Paint Party raves (where both I and the camera are being constantly exposed to a water-based paint), and a foam party. It has survived heat, cold, moisture, and an incredible amount of general abuse. As I now have a serious DSLR in addition to this camera, I generally only use my Sony DSC N-2 for things that I'm afraid could hurt my weather sealed DSLR. Every time I am convinced I have killed it, I wait for it to dry out and is surprises me by coming back to life. Like I said, it is old, and I'm sure you can get something similar or better for a good price. But I won't. I'll be buying this again whenever mine eventually gives out.
I used the Nuvi 370 in December 2007 when for a business trip that brought me to Germany, Austria, France and the Netherlands. The map and the mapping software is very accurate. As expected, the pronunciation of non-American streets is incorrect but that is to be expected. The important thing is that as soon as my rental car left the Frankfurt International Airport, the GPS was up and running immediately and brought me to many beautiful European cities.Tips for a better experience:1. Put a drop of water (say from your Evian bottled water) on the suction cup before attaching it on the windshield. This will prevent the suction cup from falling.2. SLOW DOWN when you are about 2 or 3 miles from your exit. It's way to obvious but the reason why most people miss their exits (even with a GPS) is that they are driving way too fast. No, it's not the GPS's fault.The Nuvi 370 is absolutely worth the money. I've used it the US too and it's been flawless so far.Bottomline - works as advertised. The other most important thing that the unit has is the currency and unit of measure converter. The others (mp3 player, bluetooth) are regular add-on, not too impressive but maybe useful for other folks.
I made the mistake of purchasing this product just over a year ago. It sits safely on my desk, out of harms way. Last night, the router mysteriously stopped working. Thinking it was me, I followed the "help" directions and got nowhere. My next step was Linksys customer service. The first representative suggested that I purchase another router, and made suggestions. Purchase another router?! After 9 representatives, supervisors, and managers, I was told that the product is only guaranteed to last about 10 mths. which essentially means buying a wireless router once per year. There is no standing behind their product, it's 10 mths. and done. NO THANK YOU.
Great out of the box performance. Set up was easy. Sound is awesome as is ease of use. Haven't figured out all the gizmoes yet but, I'm a 64 year old techniphobe. I guess I need a teenager from the neighborhood to help me program all of the features.
I have owned this printer for quite some time and had no problems printing or copying until - I needed to scan some documents.The documentation on setting it up is useless. The printer itself and my computer simply do not recognize that scanning is available.After reading many bulletin board entries, uninstalling (beware add/remove does NOT uninstall the programs, including Image Zone, which is like a house guest that refuses to leave) and reinstalling both from the original disk, another installation disk I ordered from HP (thinking that my original disk had a problem) and the HP website, I contacted HP's chat help line.Oh what a nightmare. He told me to install windows installer patches, .NET updates, cleanup utility, etc. Reinstall. Still no scan for documents, only images through the wizard.Having invested many hours into this by now, I simply could not give up and initiated a second tech chat session. After 45 minutes we nailed it to a corrupt file. Uninstalled, reinstalled, NO SCAN function.I am frustrated that this is so difficult to fix, that the HP installation programs don't work. There are no uninstall programs.I will be putting a Brother All-in-one into my shopping cart next.
This is actually the 4th time I've used this stuff. The first 2 times were for a pair of STK392-560 convergence IC's for a Sony rear projection TV. They keep the chips about 5C cooler than with the other thermal compound (measured with an infrared thermometer). Third use was for making a portable N64. Used it on the CPU, GPU, and RAM chips and they stay nice and cool. And my most recent use was for my computer CPU. This, along side the Cooler Master 92 Hyper TX3, keep my CPU A LOT cooler than the original equipment. If you are doing anything that requires thermal compound, then always get this stuff. Don't even bother looking at anything else, because EVERYTHING else is inferior to this.
I built a nice pvr with this. A 566mhz 256mb SDRAM, 120 gb box. Running Red Hat linux 9. I use Mythtv as the software. Runs fine. Someone complained about how the drivers are messed up and the software won't work. Well mabey it because you use windows ;). Ditch it. It's good for nothing. The only reason you should be using it is if you play a lot of games. Even then Winex can play windows games well.Anyway, it has on-board mpeg-2 encodeing which comes in handy on slow machines. And has RCA and s-video out to watch all your recorded stuff on the tv.
I purchased this produc for my ultrabook which doesn't have a numerical keypad. When I tried it out it seemed quite cheaply manufactured, but its priced implied this too. I wouldn't have mind this, but when I pressed 8, it would type 87. Sent it back to Amazon.
This is a very old USB Bridge (USB to SATA/IDE) using dated technology. It does not work with over half of my hard drive test needs. I upgraded to an All-In-One-Driver USB connection. It is FAR superior to the bridge for sale here. It has LEDs to indicate the bridge's status, it works much better with both IDE and SATA drives (laptop and desktop). I would recommend the All-In-One-Driver bridge....but not the USB Bridge listed here....cheap is no susbstitute for quality performance.
These cables are well made, transmit the signal just perfectly for a 1080p with the PS3 blue-ray player. The connectors are well made and should last quite a while. For the money, these are pretty tough to beat. I have had others where the connector was a bit loose and had to get new ones.
NICE SOUND,EASY TO INSTALL,AND THE SPEAKERS HAVE A PLEASING PROFILE.I had a difficult time getting the remote to work but for the most part I'd say this speaker system is an affordable way to have quality sound .
I cannot review the product because it was purchased as a gift. I can only review the purchasing process. I ordered a camera kit and some extras from Cameta Camera through Amazon. Everything went smoothly and the camera arrived at its destination at the estimated time.
I ordered this through Etronics. When I got it I didn't notice it at first but soon realized that they had sent a 32D46 which is identical to this model except that the screen is not flat.I checked Etronics web site and they list the 32D46 at the price advertized here and they list the 32DF46 at $499.What I don't know is whether Etronics being listed here selling this model is an honest mistake or an intentional deception but it was no mistake on Etronics part! The packing slip clearly showed that they had crossed out the 32DF46 and replaced it with the 32D46! What was *REALLY* irritating is that they didn't even bother to notify me of the change before shipping it, if they had I probably would have canceled the order.Now if I want to get what I ordered, I'd have to ship it back to them probably at my expense plus pay the difference in price and then probably the cost of shipping the correct model to me. In all an extra $220 in shipping charges plus I'd be without a TV while waiting for delivery of the correct model.With all that in mind, I'll likely just keep it despite that it isn't what I ordered. But I will make sure Etronics and Amazon know my feelings about this mis-listing and my disappointment at not getting what I had ordered.The bottom line is. If you *really* want the flat screen 32DF46, DO NOT buy from Etronics! You won't get it!This is a great TV though, other reviewers are right that the tuner is slow, but that doesn't bother me since I'm not a channel surfer anyway, when I sit down to watch TV it's to watch a specific show or a DVD.Don't know what other people see wrong with the picture, some have said the colors were weak. I actually had to turn down the color a little. No weakness here!I love the digital reception capability! I can't pickup analog signals too well but the digital signals come in extremely well. Using just a bare wire attached to a coax cable I could pull in most of the local stations, imagine what a proper antenna will do! Once I have that set up and receiving all the local stations which is all I'm interested in, the cable is history!I also like the Stable Sound feature, it's really annoying when you're watching TV and a commercial come on and blasts you into next week. Doesn't happen with Stable Sound, the volume stays where you set it. Very nice feature Toshiba!Over all I'm very pleased with this TV, just wish it was the flat screen model I had ordered.
The Solio better energy iPod charger is a fantastic product. On a sunny winter day it charged 50% in a time span of about an hour or so. It will also charge in the closed position (for when you don't want to draw attention to yourself in a public place). With two fanblades open it looks like a cell phone , everyone who has seen the charger with two fanblades open has told me that and it helps in being less conspicious( as people just assume its a new phone). It also comes with a suction cup and I haven't really used it because...1. The warranty doesn't cover damages caused by the suction cup coming loose and falling to the ground.2. Putting a pencil through the slot and aiming it towards the sun is much easier.The button on the charger was also perplexing, but I figured it out from the multilingual packet and this is what it does.Pushing the button once when its not connected give a battery life estimate ex: 1 flash=25% 2 flashes=50% and so on.While connected it does not automatically realize its hooked up to the iPod. A push of the button and it will start to charge the iPod.Overall this is a great product that deserves more attention.
I received a used filter with some dirty marks on it which I can't clean it. Really disappointed with what I received so I returned it.
I got this for my new sony blu-ray portable player it is the best I have looked it so buy it you will not be sorry.....++++++
I am a student at ITT Tech, I bought this so I could so I can do my Cisco labs with my laptop. Installed the drivers on Windows 7 and started up Hyper Terminal (copied from a Windows XP machine) and I was configuring a router with my classmates.USB is almost 20 years old why is Cisco still using RS232 for the console connection?
A basic computer has only 2 USB ports. That's not enough when you add an external hard drive, a scanner, a camera cable, and more. Sabrent USB hub is compact, slim, and self-powered. An ideal gadget for the purpose.
The thing is I like the display and everything , but the first monitor when I got had a bad pixel in the middle . So I understand it happens , return it and got another one same model . Two days later the same thing happen , and two more days I got one more bad pixel . So I am returning this one as well ,but no exchange this time . Just not worth it . Plus you can not adjust it , it stays only in one position .It may not happen anything with this bad pixels , but I don't want to take a chance . It's a hassle .
I bought this at outpost.com a couple of months ago. It is very convenient and works as expected. If your USB ports are very close to each other, this will make adjacent USB ports unusable due to its size. However, it comes with a cable. If you use the cable, there is no issue with the space.My router is D-Link and I have enabled WEP. This works fine with my current setup.Sometimes when I restore my computer from standby or hybernate mode, the network is not recognized right away. Given enough time (few seconds to a minute), I suspect that it will work. I get restless and force the connection (via a few easy mouse clicks). I have absolutely no problem with that - but the expectations of my family members are higher than mine.The distance between the router and this device is considerable in my setup (router stays upstairs in a room). It used to drop connections very often when used with one of my computers. I moved it to another computer now and it works very well. Both these computers are downstairs.Over the time, I have come to like this product very much and it work well.
Got these headphones because I don't like earbuds and most over the ear headphones don't work to well with glasses. These are definitely funny looking and the way they fold are very unique, but they fit really good with my glasses. They dont squeeze the temples and the sound is great. They arent Beats by Dre but they have some bang to them. When I go into class I just fold them up and stick them in my pocket, so they are very convenient.
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.
This is the charger you want for your Garmin. The aftermarket chargers just don't get the job done. That means they don't work with Garmins.
The different between having a GPS that that works and one that doesn't.I live in Sao Paulo, Brasil, and the reception without the Gilsson Antenna, was very poor. Sometimes I arrived to my destination and the GPS still didn't catch any satellites.With the Gilsson antenna it catches almost every satellite and the precision is of about 3 metres (9 feet).I would definitely recomend it.
All and all, I am very please with the Brother MFC-420CN. It was an excellent price for all the features. I think I've tried all of the features and they work as exepected. I must admit that I did not have high performance expectations and do not plan on using the printer for serious photo printing. The only real complaint that I have about the product is the software installation. I received errors on both computers and had to manually resolve them. Luckily I am a very experienced computer user so this was not a big deal but anyone that is not as comfortable may want to think twice as it could get kind of hairy. Once installed, I was able to quickly discover and use all of the functions (expect fax as I don't have it hooked up to my phone line yet) easily. I've copied, scanned, printed and even used the memory card reader. All of this without the documentation. I guess there is one other minor complaint about the unit which is that you have to attach the ethernet cable inside the unit. Not difficult at all, just not logical. I have the printer sitting on my wireless network (easy to do!) and all of my machines can print from it. If you are looking for an affordable multi-function unit, this is the guy for you!
My family and I recently went on a house boat at Batemans Bay Australia....we attached this to the rear of the boat and it made fishing a whole lot more interesting. Make sure the suction cap is secure and that you have attached the safety link. If the boat has some algae on it you might want to use a scrub bud to help create a smooth non slippery surface to connect it to. The unit picked up both large and small fish, logs and weed. The best thing about this unit is the fact that it shows you the profile of the bottom, really useful when lining up for flathead! The unit mounting is sturdy, and really well put together. The only issue for me was the battery charger, I had to buy a separate charger as the one shipped was for the US. Still a bargain though! Happy fishing :-)
Originally I wanted a DV model camcorder but I couldn't find one that I really liked that was under $1000. I had looked at the Sony Digital 8 format and thought it was a great idea so I bought this model. I has the features I wanted; DV firewire in/out, S-video in/out, rca a/v in/out, it's stereo, and has a built in 2.5&quot; lcd monitor. The separation on the stereo audio is quite good considering how the left/right mic pickups are in the same chasis. I have yet to hear scanner motor noise in the audio either and it has an external stereo mic input if you want to get a higher quality mic. I used it on an overcast day in the country to get some footage of the dark clouds and the audio was beautiful. The tapes I've tried using are regular 8mm tapes and it came with a Hi-8 tape and to be honest I have yet to see a difference in the video quality (although years from now there may be more dropouts).If you want manual white balance, you'll have to pay more, but for what this camcorder cost's, it's amazing. Highly recommended!
I was cheated! The item sent was for a sony stick reader, not the reader shown in the photo. The company DID NOT replace the item or even apologize for their error!
I give them 4 stars simply to recognize that they aren't quite as good as my Focal/Martin Logan media room speakers which cost far more but they are very, very good and really pretty close to unbeatable for the money. I use them as front speakers in our high-ceilinged family room with a small Polk center channel, a Polk 10" sub and Monitor 30's in the back and they fill the space nicely with a clean, warm sound. I also really like the modernist design and the small footprint.
This hard drive is perfect storage for my video editing/clips. The FireWire 800 speed, and the amount of disk space make life easy.
I didn't realize when I ordered it, but it is not your standard Ethernet cable. Didn't work for any of my modem or standard computer connections. I need to be smarter when shopping. Not the company fault, but would like a better explanation for us amateurs.
Looks nice, light, incredibly small, great features, unfortunately mine only lasted 6 days. Completely stopped working, fortunately J&amp;R took it back with no hassle.
This was a birthday present for my 16 year old and he said it works better than he thought. The price was unbeatable and unbelievable. Thank you for a great product!
I got the 30GB version about a week ago. This is the first hard-disk based DAP I've owned (I've had a few flash-based ones). This is a great DAP. The construction seems solid and durable. It's easy to use, I installed the software and got everything running without reading any manuals or anything. The sound quality is excellent.There are a couple glitches, though:1. I'm overly picky about sound quality, so I initially loaded some loss-less WMA files onto it, but these wouldn't play. After some tinkering, it seemed like it wouldn't play WMA or MP3 files with bitrates greater than 256K. But the sound quality with that bit rate is great, so this isn't a big deal.2. It doesn't have completely gapless transitions from track to track. If you listen to anything where a tracks lead into the next track, this is quite noticable.3. The cord on the including headphones is rather short.
It's getting harder to find VHS tapes. Our local Walgreen's used to carry them but don't anymore. This is a value pack and are perfect to replace old VHS tapes so they won't mess up your machine (also getting harder to find!).
In the last 9 months, I have had 3 Zumo 550s. Each time, it took weeks for Garmin to process my RMA and send me a new unit. Each time, the unit failed within 6 months or so. This time, they have my RMA listed as "unit backordered" so I am without a motorcycle gps and may not get the replacement anytime soon.Garmin map support is awful. It always says the device doesn't have enough room for a new map. Even though I have paid for lifetime maps. Truth is, if their IT people knew what they were doing, they could write the web (or lifetime) update application to stage and overwrite, and do it all without making the user become a computer wizard.They are smug, and unhelpful.So is the Zumo 550 a good motorcycle gps? Yes, it is the best of the Zumos, even though it is quite "outdated" technology. It computes fast, gives early warning on turns, and follows your MapSource route .gpx perfectly.But so far I can't get one to work for more than 6 months without failing, and I cannot get good service from Garmin, and its near impossible to udpate the maps unless you know all the tricks and secrets. For over $600 plus the cost of a lifetime map subscription, nobody should have to suffer these issues.
Nice product for the price, just can't figure out how to get more sound out of them... Very heavy and well built a great addition to the speakers I already have.
Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC (MicroSD High Capacity) Memory Card (SDSDQ-4096-E11M, Retail Package)Works great with my Sprint Mogul nothing to do but insert and add your favorite videos,pictures or music and very quick shipping thanks again
This was my first purchase from amazon. I could not be more pleased with the prompt shipment of my camera. This camera is amazing!. It is definitely a great camera to capture action shots. I have never had a camera that could take clear pictures of moving objects. I LOVE this camera!!!
Don't get this item! It totally destroyed my disks, so I had to get new ones. Whoever made this junk should be totally ashamed of themselves!
Looks and feel of quality. Played with it for about 5 minutes then put it away with rest of useful stuff in power outage or Armageddon. I just wished it had charger for other than just nokia so now I have to get adaptor to make it fit. It does put out a good amount of light though, very surprised. Good overall.
Hello, I have Zune 30GB over a month and so far I am very happy about it. Solid case, good sound....nevertheless I was very surprised when I started organized my music files - simply there is probably some bad routine in software, because it does not organize my files in the order I want. I spoke to my friends and they reported similar problem. If anybody knows how to fix it.....
For what this camera is selling for on the used market it's a bargain. It is simple to use, takes good pictures, has a lithium battery, uses an SD card and these are all things positive.On the so so side I find the view finder off to the left awkward but could get used to it especially if you are left eye dominant. The camera body is a little on the small side which gives you about a two finger grip. My other Pani is the FZ47which has room for a three fingered grip and it has a center mounted viewfinder.If you can't afford the FZ47 then this is a good value on the used market. Or if you want a smaller version then this is agood choice.Recommended
This device gave me a BSOD (blue screen of death). When I ran whocrashed to read the dump file the error was MULTIPLE_IRP_COMPLETE_REQUESTS file path: C:\windows\system32\drivers\ser2pl64.sys product: Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge Cable. So I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and now it seems stable enough. I did need to unplug the usb port and re-seat the cable once when my console froze and plug it back in to restore console connectivity.Bottom line is I was able to get it to work atleast once but I don't know if I can trust this device to work consistently.
I love this mouse! I had really bad Carpal Tunnel pain before I started using it. It didn't heal the pain on its own, I also took Coral Calcium, and that helped tremendously. But this mouse is so comfortable to hold, and you don't have to "learn" how to use it. All the buttons are in the same order as your other mouse. It also features a few more buttons, but I don't use them. Now that the pain has gone, this mouse has prevented it from coming back because my wrist is not turned. It really is like a "comfortable handshake" as described. If you have wrist pain from using the computer - GET THIS MOUSE!
I have had these for about a week. I love the soft rubber caps--three sizes included; very soft and much more comfortable than foam caps. They don't slide/pop out of your ears, either. Bass response is respectable for this price. Asymmetrical cord design is comfortable. Cord separates in the middle-- you can use shorter length for arm or pocket player location; add extension for belt or backpack use. A small ear buds-only case is included, which keeps the buds protected from dust or other unwanted dirt when not in use. Also included is a felt drawstring pouch to hold pieces you aren't using, or all of the parts if desired. I'm very pleased so far. I have used them for jazz, rock and classical listening. They are not active noise-cancelling type, but in-ear design blocks out most noise, anyway.
I have had a palm pilot in my life for about three years and I just love the improvements that the M505 has to offer over my older Vx. The ability to increase memory and store word and excel docs on a memory card makes managing a full time career and household easy! I have to admit that the screen is a bit dim in certain lighting situations, but at the time of my purchase the M515 was not available (which can adjust the brightness). If brightness is a concern go with the M515, if not save a few bucks and get the M505!
These labels are absolutely wonderful for labeling all your child's school supplies. They stay really on and don't wear away. I have two sons and they haven't lost a label yet! :-)
When you gotta have it, you gotta have it. However, we found it cheaper directly from Xerox.Please recycle - the manufacturer makes it easy.
Same as the others, it worked for 3 days and then stopped working, it would freeze in the middle of a movie, we upgraded to the Audiovox 7 inch and are much happier.
Quite possibly the best speakers I have ever installed. Type R is now my choice speakers! Great lows, mids, and highs. Will surprise you.
This piece of junk worked for less than 2 months. At 2 months, it got an updated driver which reset the "top of form" settings on the printer. At that point I could no longer adjust the top-of-form and the printer became completely worthless. It was outside of the 30 day warranty so I can't return it. Epson technical support wants me to drive 2 hours to drop it off at a service center, drive 2 hours back home, drive 2 hours back after it's fixed to pick it up, and then drive 2 hours back to my business to see if it's fixed. And what if it isn't? I've already got 8 hours in the car (that's if there's no traffic!) and I'd have to turn around go 2 hours back to the service center, back home, etc. all over again? What if it is fixed though...is it 2 months away from another driver update and another 8 hours in the car to take it to a service center? No way. Stay away from this piece of junk. Epson is digging in their heels. I'm going out back to go Office Space on this thing right after I order a different brand of printer.The Amazon seller I bought it from (PCNation) has been very responsive and has helped me to get in touch with the Epson support team to try to resolve the issues, they would receive a better rating than 1 star, but the printer and the company that makes the printer are total garbage.
I use this to hold my Nikon D80. I hike a lot and chose this bag because I can wear a full backpack and carry this bag at the same time. It allows me to have quick access to my camera and other lenses. It also works great off the trail it is not too bulky or flashy.
I bought this product at a major chain office supply store. Tried to install it but was unsuccessful. Reason being 2 of the 4 bolts that hold the monitor to the mount broke. Went to the local hardware store and bought more of the same bolts. Finally hung the monitor on the wall and the mount sagged. Tried to tighten the mount so the monitor would stay level. This time a major hex bolt broke. The product is made of inferior metal and is very difficult to be useful. I tried to contact the company who made this product since it comes with a 10 year warranty. The company is no longer in business. I would not buy again nor would I recommend to others.
This is the coolest battery. It's tiny, recharges fairly quickly, and keeps all my mobile USB devices powered for hours. It's great for long trips.
I am pleased so far with this product which I got as a generic charger replacement for a Nikon 2500 Digital camera. Price was quite good...included extra battery....and car charger. This purchase was better than original accessories for camera...item was delivered quickly, less than one week...so far, so good...
This remote is quite handy. I have used it so much. My husband and I like to travel, but had a hard time getting pictures with both of us in them. Strangers rarely take a good picture. This remote along with a tiny bendable tripod allow us to get just about any shot. I even used the remote at my brother's wedding (with a normal tripod) to get photos of the entire wedding party - including me. I would recommend this to anyone.
I first got this keyboard set ... and I loved it. It has a Very comfortable feel and it is easy on the wrists and fingers. I also liked the fact that it came with a wheel mouse which was great for the package price. ...
I bought a set of these for my wife and me to go Geocaching with. They do an excellent job of showing you the distance, ETA and even an approximate location on a basemap already provided in the unit (which actually saved me, when I misread a set of directions).However the best part of this unit is the ability to send and receive the location of your friends and family. It works perfectly and behind the scenes, whenever you transmit or push the call button. I love this device and it's already become a "must have" piece of equipment for any trip.UPDATE: OK, I don't normally return to edit my reviews, but this product deserves it. I just pulled my Rino 120 out of the WASHING MACHINE. Yes, I might not be too bright, but the people who built this thing are. The waterproof device still works perfectly and there is no external damage to the unit either!
Recently bought this lens for a trip to Yellowstone. It performed quite well; very intuitive, easy to handle, and easy to swap between my standard lens and this one on my Rebel T-2. Managed to get some good shots of grizzlies and a black bear, as well as bison, etc. At times I wished I had gone with a longer lens, the bighorn sheep were quite a distance off, so a longer (and more expensive) lens would have been helpful. But, for general purpose, and portability (which was one of my main criteria), I was more than satisfied. The optics are clear and focusing precise.It would be nice if they offered a hard case for the lens; my old Tamron telezoom had a nice hardened foam lined leather case; alas I could not find one for this so I substituted a Tamrac,nylon and foam case that worked adequately.
I used this device to connect a second monitor to my Apple G5 tower. I have two Dell monitors with DVI inputs connected. No software needed and connection is a snap. It will work with any DVI monitor but does not support USB or power to the monitor like the port does to Apple displays with ADC monitors. You can connect the Dell monitor USB ports to the apple ports in back of the tower if equiped with USB out ports.
it should be given to you when you leave the hospital. When you have children ages 4,2, and infant, the only time they show tv programs appropriate is early in the morning. After hearing from more people than I could count that a TIVO is the best thing ever invented, I broke down and bought one once the rebate hit. It is true. It IS the best electronic device in the house (other than my laptop). It is very easy to set the programs to record, you can even survive just on Basic cable instead of having the 600 channels of nothing on. You can tell it what actors/actresses/genre you're interested in, and it will automatically record the programs for you. Then, at 10pm, when you finally have a moment to yourself after the kids go to sleep, you can watch whatever you want to watch. Not whatever crap the networks decide to air at that time.Tivo will be in our house from now on
This is the best music player I have used.I have used ipod too.The sound quality is awesome and so is the other features.No wonder people rave about it.For heaven sake leave ipod mania and spend money on this and u will never regret.The other reviewer who cant convert his songs to this device is a real hero.Its just drag and drop and no need to convert.Its better he returned the device..else he would have spoiled it.GO FOR THIS GREAT PIECE !!!
This is the 3rd battery sled I have used in my APC unit. The first two were factory units at literally double the cost and I see no performance difference at all so far. Highly recommended.
It works perfectly.I have had no problems with this product. I had bought 2 diffrent ones at Wal-mart and both of them broke.
Just received the keyboard and followed the very short instruction pamphlet (easy to setup) and it worked first time with Vista, no driver disk needed. I was further impressed when I plugged the USB receiver dongle into my PS3 and the keyboard worked with it too. The only fault I can find is the instructions are sparse. I want it for my desktop gaming PC (I use a Mac for real computing) and it is designed for a media center but also has nice none slip rubber feet for my desktop and also built in curves underneath for your legs while sitting on the couch, very good. It also has mouse buttons and scroll wheels on it all work with windows but some special buttons do not work with the PS3. It uses 4 AA batteries and I do not know how long they last. I am using rechargeable anyway and set aside the 4 they gave me for my TV remote.
Installing on a Gateway box with XP Media Center, I had no problems whatever. We were up and connected within minutes of opening the box. Considering the price, this was a great little unit.
This power supply is exactly what was described, works well, and hasn't given me any problems. Nothing notable, but fast shipping and a good product. Strongly recommend.
This bag is horrible. If you value your equipment don't buy it. Your lens don't fit it tight with the simple velcro. There needs to be some better way to hold your stuff in there. Your stuff will come spilling out the first time you forget to zip the top. Complete waste of money with a nice canon logo. As soon as one lens comes tumbling out you will wish you had never bought it.
It plays as it should. My old Sony of many years finally, "let-go." I was prepared to buy another Sony Carousel but was put off by several consumer reviews. Two of the reviews touted this Onkyo and I followed suit. So far, It's performed quite well but I have yet to put it through all of it's features. This unit is to be recommended.
I got this receiver in a kit with 5 speakers and a subwoofer, and they all work together very well (logic, it was a kit)The sound is very good and with DTS/DD sound what else can you want from a receiver?The only drawback if one, is the absence of S-video inputs/outputs. Other than that it's perfect.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the player. The battery life is great and it is really very small. I also find the FM radio to be a nice bonus, allowing you to listen to the radio if you get tired of the music you pre-loaded. I also think it is great that they include the arm-band and belt clip for it, since some companies make you pay extra for this.
Hola es la segunda vez que opino de este producto y esta vez, es para aclarar algo, en primer lugar no es que todas la im&aacute;genes salgan movidas sino que hay que leer el manual y manejar las velocidades, si ello se hace correctamente la c&aacute;mara saca buenos cuadros, en movimiento, adem&aacute;s, de noche en lugares de gran extensi&oacute;n, por ejemplo en la ciudad donde yo vivo ahora, se llama Buenos Aires, Argentina, en un parque enorme, saque fotos a mi perra en la noche y con la luz del flash la imagen de ella sali&oacute; perfecta, y con la luz de los edificios que bordean este parque logre que salga el parque en si mismo, eso es muy bueno, o no? Adem&aacute;s la empresa fabricante de este producto, soluciono mi problema, ya que no pod&iacute;a bajar las fotos a mi computador, mediante el puerto USB, ya que tengo el sistema operativo ME, lo mismo sucede con el Windows 98 segunda edici&oacute;n. Pero ellos ante mi requerimiento mediante E-mail no dudaron ni un instante en dos d&iacute;as respondieron mi mail y en otros dos d&iacute;as llego a mi domicilio de Buenos Aires el nuevo software que me permite bajar los cuadros mediante el puerto USB, sin ning&uacute;n costo mas que los derechos de aduana que deben pagarse en Argentina, y yo creo, la actitud de la empresa ha sido seria, y ellos solucionaron mi inconveniente, por ello reafirmo lo antes dicho es una buena c&aacute;mara y tiene un muy buen servicio al usuario, gracias Polaroid.-
I love my mp3 player. I put pictures on it, I listen to music and I even record my own voice to remind my self of little things. This is a wonderful product to buy.
I looked for months for the perfect backpack-type camera bag. When I saw a friend using this bag I knew I had found it. Plenty of room for my Canon 20-D with additonal lens and room for my camcorder. This bag is lightweight and affordable. This was my first purchase on Amazon.com and I was extremely satisfied with the process.
I purchased this lamp in April and it went out in November. The lamp was poor quality and the company refused to replace it when, as I explained to them, this was my first time replacing the lamp and the original lamp lasted me 6 years. I would advise everyone to never purchase a lamp from this company because I paid $45 for a 7 month lamp.
This device feels a little strange at first, but is a must for someone with repetitive strain injuries. I have been having problems using a regular mouse for the past couple of years and tried switching to a trackball. The trackball relieved some of the pain, but the vertical mouse is much more comfortable for prolonged use. In as few as two days, my hand pain was gone.The control panel features have great add-ons such as an Auto-Click feature that greatly reduces the number of clicks you need to perform repetive tasks. All in all a five star product
This is a great headphone,. I would recommend it., you don't be sorry if you buy one of this product. Seller are responsible, honest and serious. They have good shipping service.
This simple Sony 5 CD changer has great fidelity and is trivial to operate. This is a stable machine with few flaws. At the price, it is perfect for what I needed: a simple CD player that allows me to program a single evening of music without programming an entire jukebox of CDs.
Simply put, this product does NOT work. I hate that I even have to rate this one star because it deserves zero stars. Sending it back would cost more than it is worth, which is $0. Do NOT buy this product if you expect to plug a USB device into the PS2 port. Very disappointing.
I use Team Speak and this set works GREAT! mic is in a good place, team mates tell me i they can hear me much better now (is that a good thing?), head phones sound great! i would recomend these to ANYONE doing any kind of online gaming in use with any team chat software.GREAT PURCHASE for under $20... retail website has these for $40
Was useful and needed for the new radio install. Not much to say, worked as expected. Blah blah blah blah
I think too many keyboards are much too fancy these days (splits, illumination, etc.). This thing just works and it has a nice size to fit on a desk and not take its half out of the middle. Works well with my linux box as well except the number pad doesn't work (probably need to map the keys).
Best range of any detector I have owned.Controls are well placed and simple to operate.Able to flash update is a huge plus.
I bought the Creative ZEN 60GB two years ago. I did a lot of research before making my choice. Back then, it offered the most for the price compared to other similar players on the market. I bought it on Dell.ca for 350$ with free shipping.I can only give it 3.5 now because there are other products out that offer a similar or better package for about the same price.Pros:- Wide glossy screen- Various options such as address book, equalizer, random play, FM radio....- Easy to set up and navigate through.- The software is not necessary to transfer content.- Software is easy to use and understand.- Large storage space.- Reads and plays different file types.- Great for long car rides or waiting periods. Watching movies makes time go faster when waiting at the hospital.- AC adapter as well as USB available to charge the player.- Reads many types of memory cards. (this is great for example when you are on vacation and you want to dump all of your pictures from your card onto it).- Fast file transfer (except for some exceptions when using the software)Cons:- Player freezes once in a while and have to reset it by removing the battery.Then have to wait for it to build the library again.- Battery life could be better- Battery symbol is always full until low battery message shows up and the player dies. Basically, you never know at what level the battery is.- No Blue Tooth or other wireless option integrated.- Accessories are hard to find and are expensive.- The integrated speaker is useless for music and movies.- No embedded games or options to download games.- weight- bulky (especially at the gym)I am pretty much satisfied with my player in general. I would have probably been a bit more disappointed if I had bought it for more than 400$.
This product was easy to install and it picked up the signal with no problems.
Bought it for my father-in-law and he loves using it especially the huge hard-drive, but that comes with a price and that's bulk. I'm a minimalist so I personally like the flash memory based camcorders. Still, for SD, this camcorder is good.
Toner Leaks and uneven printing. Have to shake cartridge to get 2/3 pages and print quality goes downand right after that. Did not print even 500 pages when it was claiming to be high capacity toner cartridge. You caanot print in one month all those pages to find out the capacity and quality.
I am not a great photographer, but I have an eye for great photos. They are hard to take. I have taken over 400 photos with this camera.Outdoor photos: I took one set of 60 with my 14 year old daughter outside in 3 settings, and came up with a dozen great shots. Reflected light is a bit of a problem. But get your settings right, the camera will deliver. Photos were for head shot type enlargements of 8x10. I will definitely be able to do this. I also messed up a lot of pictures with reflected light from my pool cover. I did not realize it was there in a 4th set a week later. With better light though, I got some incredible shot of kids in the pool, with dead still water motion caught in the images.Almost all this was in Program Mode, and the smallest autofocus area. Faces were gorgeous.Indoor photos: As others have mentioned, it can be a problem. We have an old 4 bulb standing candlebra, that had 60 watt bulbs. I got my distances right with some juggling of the chair and tripod distance, and came up with many outstanding photos.I then replaced the 60 watt bulbs with the same type 75 watt bulbs, and got a variable output switch for more control. What a mistake ! I could not get the yellow right at any, what I thought, light intensity. That was Program Mode, that I thougth I knew how to use.Then I took pictures of my fair skinned blonde wife in a different room, low light, automatic portrait mode with flash. HUH ???! Great photo !! Went back to the other room, dimmed the lights and forced the flash the same. Great photo, great color !!I have not tried all the settings. I inadvertently proved indoor light sources vary a lot, and can easily ruin photos that you might blame on the camera. A fellow at work works a 2nd gig nights and weekends doing photography. He still relys on film, since it very true on color, and not so light sensitive. I think I agree with him that a comparably priced film camera is more capable with a skilled photographer. But with the costs of film and develoment to find out how you did add up, and not till days later. With instant review, you keep shooting, make an adjustment, and shoot some more. You get great photos.With patience, time to learn the camera, and a steady hand, this camera can and will deliver great pictures. Being digital, you save on film and development. Even more just printing those you want, and put the rest on CD or on your computer.For those folks who don't like the flash of the FZ5, they need true white bulbs for their house, or have semi-gloss paint that is tinging color in the room, or something other problem the camera is revealing. Years ago I painted my living room in a light beige (California Sand) color semi-gloss. Every picture came out looking sepia-toned from reflected light off the walls and ceiling. That was a different camera, and film.Back to the FZ5. My nephew took about 60 pictures as if it was in instant camera. Most came out terrible. He did not hold it steady, did not check light sources, did not catch good looks on people. But most cameras can't fix the issues a user of the camera who does not know what he is doing.If you can hold a camera steady, wait for a beautiful shot in the viewfinder, or LCD, the camera will capture it. You will also be able to have outstanding enlargements. Oh. I also knocked over the tripod, and the camera hit the concrete pool deck putting slight scrapes near the viewfinder. !@#$%^. Nope, camera still works fine.I bought the FZ5 for:12X OPTICAL Zoom for good home distance shots and great portraits NOT standing in someone's face.Image Stabilization for help with blurred images.5 MP for film quality enlargements. Combining this with the zoom works really well.Very good shutter speed for the price range and feature set.Very good color accuracy for the price range and feature set.Trying to stay near $500.Added plus, a nice little lens hood.I selected based on cameras of similar features I reviewed on both Amazon.com (somewhat helpful) and www.imaging-resource.com (very helpful). The latter includes nearly identical pictures of the same items with each camera and extensive, and identical reviewing standards. Sample lighting seems to vary just a little bit from camera to camera, but the reviewer I'm sure at least used consistent lighting.I will get a 2nd battery, an A/C Adapter, and a basic set of lens filters. But no external flash. If you want that, the FZ20 should be your pick. Buy with the idea of using it heavily in the trial period. For me, I think the FZ5 is a keeper.
My sister and I both want one of the Fur Real Friends, but we can't find them anywhere in our area. Mom and Dad where going to surprise me with one for my birthday in Decmeber, but told me there are none to be had. I'm really mad because my real cat died last week and this would have been the replacement for my cat. So someone please tell me WHY there are none to be had, if you can?
This is an awesome piece of technology - in gaming, using the XBox360 with Call of Duty and Halo3, you experience no lag time. The picture quality is "Top Notch" and I would purchase this again without hesitation. I was using a Samsung LCD prior to the purchase of the Aquos LC32GP1U and find the Aquos to be a much better monitor in terms of speed and quality of video.
I have purchased several of these cables and have had no problems at all with the quality of the picture or sound. I would compare them to any other high priced HDMI cables I purchased in the past. I will never go back to spending store prices for these cables and would recommend them to all
Prosit stores up to 490 songs on a cdit has a great antiskipconsno backlight so when you use it at night you must memorize the places of the buttonshard to repeat songsIt's a less expensive version of an ipodGreat for someone on a budget.
I found this unit easy to hook up (even though I have a satellite box and cable). Though there's a lot to read in the manual, I was able to start recording my VHS tapes to DVD on the same day (probably within an hour). So far the unit is doing exactly what I wanted it to do. The DVD recordings have the same quality as the VHS tape from which you are recording. The only thing I have been unable to figure out is how to get rid of commercials that might be on my VHS (when taping to DVD-R). I have yet to try recording to DVD-RW, which might be different since it is rewritable. I am definitely pleased with this purchase.
I purchased the drive and immediately saw some funny things happening on my USB and 1394 busses, which were working just fine before that. Then the Seagate drive started disappearing from the computer altogether. Sometimes it was missing folders, sometimes it was Windows "delayed write" errors and sometimes it just wasn't there in My Computer. After a poor customer tech support call (they told me just to reformat the drive) I finally figured that the problem seems to be heat related. When I use the drive for extended periods it heats up and starts failing. If I turn it off for some time it seems to be fine again. Ug. Hope that sending it in will achieve a better result!I have always trusted Seagate with our high end drives, especially in my servers. Now, I really have second thoughts!
After read the reviews, I am afraid my TV will come with a total dead one. I have tested it immediately once it was delivered. It works fine as TV and monitor. The picture is not as good as brand name's. But what could you say with this price?If you have a limited budget go for it.
I like how the plug-ins are arranged and color coordinated. I have had no problems with any electrical surges as of yet. Since I live in central Florida I'm hoping I won't have to find out just how well or not this surge protector works.
This product came very quickly and was exactly as described. This is the second one I have purchased and it was perfect!
I bought this cam about two weeks ago and I have been quite happy with it. I was previously using the Logitech QuickCam Orbit which does indeed have better picture quality and motion possibilities. But that cam was just too clunky for my current purposes (using a laptop with limited table space). I haven't noticed that the picture is dark and grainy as a lot of reviewers have noted. However, on my cam and computer, the picture does seem to be somewhat washed out and faded. I can deal with this factor as the compact size is perfect for my purposes and, when clipped to the top of my monitor, it allows me to look directly into the camera allowing people to have a direct "eye-to-eye" view of me. Yes, there are better webcams available. But, for the price, I find this to be a great little cam!
How can I praise more about this item? It's awesome! Get one if you don't have one, yet.
I use it with my Nikon D70, and am very satisfied with it.I most often use it for long exposures, for taking picture that include myself, and for taking pictures of my 6-month old daughter, who stops acting naturally when she notices I hold the camera, so I place it on the tripod, and take pictures of her.
A quality extension lens. I am normally leery of "add on " lens as far as quality go. However this lens is well made and gives a very good image quality.
Received the unit on January 7th; set it up on the 8th. When attempting to turn it on, unit would not power up.I checked the rear and front power switches, tried 2 different power outlets, and even checked the fuse. Nothing worked.So now I have a replacement coming from Amazon so hopefully that works better.Manufacture date of October 2009...poor QC in China :(
This apex is the most advanced DVD player around. If you want the most out of your money this is it.Be warned though it will take you more than a few day's to set this player up becouse it is detailed down to the last sound decimal. I haven't figured it out totally yet, but the sound and picture just get better and better each time I figure something new out.This player can be completely reprogramed if your an expert at that.If you want to have total control of your sound and picture this one is the one to get, but if you just want to pop your dvd or cd in and play it this is not for you.
What can you say abought a Micro SD memory card it either works or it don't. It did and im happy with it. I used it in my cellphone to store music on. LOTS of music!!!
This briefcase is a lot bigger than I expected. I'm sure it's my fault, as I have a hard time with interpreting measurements... At any rate, it is very nicely made. Plenty of room for a laptop and a lot more. This bag could hold legal papers, or business papers, or even college books and notebooks. There are also pockets to stash your miscellaneous items. Although, if you stuff it full with your laptop and papers, it is going to be heavy!
My boyfriend purchased these headphones which he had long coveted. He is a professional, anal, musician and knows well about this product's value. Superior.
These speakers are can't-miss good in the under $50 price range. I tested them against several in a store and there was no comparison. Love the sound quality I'm getting straight out of the box.
This is excellent photo paper. I have created hundreds of perfect quality photos on this paper. It is better paper than many professional photo developers use. I am very highly satisfied.
Currently I'm moving some family memories from older VHS tapes to DVD-Ram and ripping them to a digital format on my PC. Since these are important memories, I want to have as many backups as possible so rerecording them back onto 'fresh' VHS tapes is something important to me. Comparing these tapes to local price, the price here on Amazon is very competitive. After recording older footage onto these VHS tapes, I'm quite satisfied with the quality of these tapes on the SP record setting. Not much has changed in the VHS tape since it has become such a dinosaur, but it's great to be able to get this product when you need it, for a reasonable price.
Well, in the end I found this to be a disappointing product. Though all features worked, every couple of weeks I must reset the router to regain wireless service. I've tried using different channels, but it always drops eventually. I did not have this problem with my older netgear router (though it was only a 802.11b router). I've recently purchased a Netgear WGT624 to see if it stays up longer.I have not tried the recently updated firmware (late october release), but the release notes do not mention any updates concerning wireless connection reliability.
I bought this to replace a WRT54G which had unexplained hangs - which apparently they are famous for. I now just use that one for visiting houseguests.The GL model has been superb, especially since I immediately replaced the Linksys operating system with Tomato, an alternative to the supplied OS. It provides a clearer and easier interface (there are other good alternatives too). The best part has been the reliability. In a year, I have had only two hangs that required rebooting of the router.I can't say much else, it's been the perfect router. I never have to think about it, and using Tomato makes control and changes easy.
Love this machine! Works just the same as the 4750e that we replaced, but half the cost! Our office won't waste money on a $400 machine when this baby does everything we need it to.
I placed an order for two of these cables and after waiting a few days, i got only one in the mail. I had to contact the seller and request a refund for the other one. When I tried using the cable, it was broken, I had to contact the seller again and communicate the problem, he offered the money back but by now paying for shipping would not make any since. The cable costs less that the shipping i would Have had to pay. Please Don't buy this cable, buy Belkin even if you have to pay more, at least you would get a quality product.
Very awesome product. It's small, but holds 4gb of room. Easy to use with the memory adapter too.
Well, I got this speaker set and thought I'd share my feelings.Firstly, the product arrived on time, not bad for free shipping!This stuff came in a HUGE box, not suprising when you open the package.These speakers ship complete for installation. Everything you need is there, except for the screws to mount the wall brackets.All speaker wire, and a good gage of wire for good sound. Good lengths to install the speakers in a real room. Wire for all 7.1 speakers is included, including an RCA cable for the sub.Three sets of brackets/stands are included for all speakers, although the bookshelf stands aren't of the strongest design. They do work, however. The down side is that they have to have the wires routed through the brackets.I was suprised to see wall mount brackets included. These brackets could cost many $$$ if not included. They are of a good design, but there is real room for improvement here. It's good this is a once and done install. They screw to the speaker housing between the wire connectors, and you need to be VERY careful screwing down the retaining nut so you don't break off the connectors.Not much room for tools to do this job.Optional floor stand mounting brackest are also included.The build quality and attention to detail is there in all the speaker inclosures, and in the assembly. The sub is even covered in faux carbon fiber. Not needed, but kinda cool.Now to the real stuff, the sound quality.These are really impressive in their sonic quality. It took me a long time to realise that speakers don't have to be huge to sound good, thanks to sub-woofers.The 7 speakers will really rock the house! I have them in a 20 foot square room, driven by a Yamaha RXV-1400 receiver, rated at a real 80 watts into all 7 channels. To my ears, everything is there, voices, booms and crashes, music, it's all there. There doesn't seem to be any real holes in the reproduction of what you would expect to hear in the concert hall or the theater.these speakers are also very efficient. 1/2 volume on my Yamaha started my ears bleeding.If you are paying list price for these speakers, there may be some second thoughts, because there are many good products for $800. I'd bet they don't come as complete as this set though.For the price I paid, $325, I couldn't be happier with this choice. Now to see how they hold up over time. I would think that JBL is pretty secure here, they come with a 5 year warranty.I'd rate these at 5 stars, but the brackets and the design for the mounting brought down the score.So, get a set and enjoy!
This item was purchased for my daughter as a christmas gift. We did not start using it till March. The only use our system got was in the mornings for 15 minutes while in route to daycare. In June the motor went out. I called Polaroid and they advised that it only has a 90 day warranty and they could replace it for us at near purchase price. This item was a huge disappointment not to mention a loss of money. We will never buy another polaroid product again.
Bought this cable to hook my PS3 to the DLP. Works great. Don't waste your money on the more expensive cables.
We LOVE the Zune. This was a great purchase. The only downside is there are not that many accessories for it yet. In time I am sure there will be though.
The Canon ink is great and the price is fantastic. However, the shipping costs for the products that weigh almost nothing is way too high. Do not think you will save by buying online here. I could have bought locally (and paid tax) for cheaper - I guess I've learned my lesson. It also took some weeks to arrive. For the cost, I would have expected overnight delivery.
I received this iPod shuffle for Valentine's Day. By mid-March, I was experiencing problems charging it (it would no longer charge). This was purchased with a warranty, so I was able to get a replacement shuffle by late March. In mid-April, my second shuffle broke as well; if I attempted to use the forward or backward buttons, it would turn the iPod off completely. Or, it would play a song for about 20 seconds, then turn off completely. Highly annoying and frustrating.
I have been using this camcorder little over than 1 year. This has great features especially optical and digital zoom. Never used EIS, MagicVu features but I am sure I will someday. Easy accessibility to the DV cassette (to remove and replace). Ergonomic features like zoom, record buttons. Blank search is really helpful. Memory card that comes with the cam is useless and also the pictures are not that good. Have to buy i.Link interface cable to transfer videos to Pc as its taking too long with USB cable. Battety life is less but you have to buy a spare one. Overall this camcorder is a good one and worth to buy than a Sony which has less features for the same price.
With the transition to digital broadcasting on 2/17/09 I purchased a Panasonic VCR/DVD recorder combo and connected it to my Panasonic plasma TV with these cables. I had not made such a connection before and I wanted to have cables that would work right the first time and be worry-free thereafter. I purchased these cables because they were suggested by Amazon and because they received strong reviews from previous purchasers. I was not disappointed as they have performed just as advertised! You can spend more, but you can't buy better.
This is a perfect product.Pro:at lower of its speed it's still making cool for my laptop.quiet runningadjustable speeda light on/offbeautiful designflexible usb connectorCon:Nothing at allSum:cheap price that it can't be beat...
It's a cable. It works. Not much else to say. It appears well made and the connections are solid. Can't go wrong.
This UPS is more than adequate for my needs. Like other reviewers here, I was annoyed at the audible alarm when power was lost in the middle of the night. Here is how to turn off the alarm. Works for Windows and *nix.Download and run the PowerAlert software from tripp-lite. Under the Settings>>Schemes section change it to Business Device Management System. On the Action section, select the Set Audible Alarm task. In the Parameters below change the Value to 3. Then click Execute Command.No more alarm and a UPS with a cool blue LCD that provides battery backup for my computer, router, cable modem, and VOIP gizmo.In answer to one review below, a log of power events etc. is available in the Business Device of the software mode in the logs section.
Garmin eTrex Vista Handheld GPSBought it for a road bicycle, and I love it! Bought it with the bicycle mount. Received it and started using it the same day. It has a million features, so it takes a bit of reading to setup all the options. Oh...you have to buy MapSource to fully utilize the unit. I tried the cheaper method of uploading and downloading to the unit. Could not get to work with Google Earth Plus, I did get to work with other 3rd party software. But I finally coughed up the $100 bucks (almost as much as the unit) and bought MapSource North America.Now I was cooking was gas! Uploading, downloading, mapping, graphing, analyzing my ride. It is incredible all the information that can be gleamed from the interface with MapSource.Now that I have used it for a bit, I love it even more. You can plan routes, or not. Use the tracks you created, later. The graphing on the altimeter is wild! The maps are incredibly detailed. I could go on and on about all the features, for the price this unit is the BOMB.I had a sneaky suspicion that I might need to buy the software. So I chose the Vista. However, I am so pleased with the unit that I wish I had bought the colored more sensitive(GPS wise) higher end model.
If you do not have a tripod, do not, I say, do not buy this product. It zooms so far you might end up watching tv from someone across the nation (hyperbole of course, but you get the sense).For the price these cost I give them five stars. Are they the best in the world, no they are not, but they are great to have in your collection. By no means should these be used as the only set in your home. This is only for distant viewing. All you do is just add the view. Easy to use and you look like a goose when you use them, but who cares?
For small, lightweight, pocket cameras, this is a decent tripod. And pretty handy for making panorama's.I use it for that, as well as a make-shift light stand. Be aware that it WILL move around and/or vibrate in a strong wind.
A dead battery had turned our laptop into a desktop. This battery works great, just as well as the original one when it was new, and lasts for about 2-3 hours. We had been contemplating getting a new laptop, but this battery was a much more affordable alternative that has allowed us to get more life out of our computer.
Very well made, and looks great, even in the bedroom. Took less than 20 minutes to install and mount my 15" LCD TV. Very pleased with this purchase.
I was looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse for cheap that I could use a couple times a day for personal computer use and that is exactly what I got. Nothing too fancy, just simple and easy, plug in and go. Works from at least 10ft away.
This scanner has become essential tool for helping me get work done around the office! I have lots of documents and marketing materials, and business cards that need to be scanned for filing as well as sending to my clients. I really like the idea of automatically scanning to PDF since it's a standard and my clients prefer that I send information to them in PDF.Before purchasing my ScanSnap I had looked at a flatbed scanner, but I decided that it would be virtually useless since it can only scan one side of one page at a time. With the automatic document feeder, I can scan both sides of the page at the same time. And, the speed of the scanning is very fast. This is important to me because most of the documents I work with have more that one page and are often double-sided. I can scan a stack of pages and not have to worry which one is color and which one is black and white since ScanSnap does it for me! I just put the paper in the scanner and press the button.The business card scanning software that comes with this product lets me update my contacts in Microsoft Outlook very easily. So, the bottom line is that I am able to get more done using ScanSnap. And to a small business person like me that matters!I recommend ScanSnap to anyone who needs a reliable document scanner that's easy to use and takes a lot of the complexity out of scanning documents.
I got this computer about a week ago and i have to say...i havent seen a solid computer like this in years (well besides apple's g5)...i actually bought an hp media center computer(a1129n) before i got the vaio, but unfortunately, i had to return the hp for some problems...1st, the hard drive wasnt connected to the power supply so the computer couldnt recognize the OS after initial boot...(thanks to my technical knowledge i figured that one out)..but what pissed me off the most is after loading all the programs i needed, setting up media center and uploaded my music, the screen randomly flickers then turns the monitor into a completely white screen...its not the monitor since ive tried different monitors and its doing the same thing. well a new HP turned out a piece of junk..then i thought of the Vaio...got it at bestbuy for $919 with a hundred dollar rebate which is a fairly good deal...once i turned it on...everything was so smooth...im using 30Gb right now and it feels nothing...i am not sure with playing games as far as the graphics is concern..but i mostly do audio and video stuffs so it works perfectly for me..**if you are going to use more than 50gigs of hard drive space, i suggest to install at least 1GB of memory..apart from that..almost perfect but i still give it 5 stars...
I am delighted with the Universal Power Supply that I bought from Amazon.com. It arrived when Amazon said it would and it works perfectly.
The product shipped on time and the product is just as good as advertised.The card is fairly fast and works very well on my A200.The only negative point was the ship tracking (USPS) that was not available until the product was actually delivered (when I didn't need it anymore).
I use these binoculars for field work, when counting hawks for the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. It is important to be able to correctly identify and differentiate over 20 species of raptor, often at a distance of several miles, for our field work. These binoculars have a bright, clear image, with good color detail. They are rugged and water proof.I also use them when birding and photographing from my kayak. I spend hundreds of hours on the water each year, and I do not get on the water without them. I do not have to worry about them getting damaged or wet, as they very rugged, and if salt water gets on them, they just rinse off. Finally, after ten years of abuse, that not even my kayaks survived (I am very hard on my gear, as I demand a lot from it) they are slowly breaking down. I do not believe that the much more expensive higher end ones would have held up to this abuse any better, and so I just purchased the exact same pair as what I originally bought.These are bright enough, that at dusk, when the light begins to fail, that they actually gather more light than the human eye can. (Kind of like a good telescope at night.) To calculate the brightness of a pair of binoculars take the magnification level and divide it into the number representing the objective lens. These binoculars are 8x42 (8 is the magnification level and 42 is the size of the objective lens). 42/8=5.25 Four is the minimum number that you want. Five is very nice in bright, and will give you a very colorful image. In fact, it is so bright that at dusk, you will be able to see more clearly through the binocular than you will with your naked eye, since the binoculars will actually be gathering light for you. Using this criteria, these binoculars are right up there with many of the best. A 10x42 will not be as bright, since 42/10=4.2, a marked decrease in amount of light, though still quite good.I recently got the newer open body version of the Brunton Echo 8x42 binocular (I put my binoculars through a lot, and thought it best to have a back up pair), and I thought it would be the same as the older full body version seen here. They are not. Quality control has gone down hill, so make sure you get the full body version and not the open body version.
I love this IPod remote. After searching around it was the one that I felt most comfortable with purchasing for my 3rd Generation Nano. I use this for my motorcycle and is great for when you get off the freeway and want to turn it down or pause it to talk to a buddy or just take a break. When I got this I ordered two but only 1 came. The Amazon store that it was shipped from was called MYGEARSTORE. I called them up and sent them an email and they got me out my second item next day with no problems. Great Store to deal with.Buttons on the remote are a little small and sometimes I hit the Pause button when trying to trying to hit the forward song button with gloves on. No biggie. Works absolutely fine though without gloves. Great Device.
Very good photo paper, the pictures came out very nice,and the price is OK.well buy the same item again.
really good all around and not even a single complaint.if only it came in pink it would be perfect
Yamaha RX-V659BL 7.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver (Black)A very good Audio/Video Receiver/Amplifier. The Sound Field Program capability coupled with the Optimizer Microphone allows for very unique sound effects and setting the stereo center for any point in a room. It will compensate for mis-matched speaker systems and can also emulate 7.1 surround sound with only two speakers.Lacks a traditional graphic equalizer and the tone controls are limited to Bass and Treble only. The built in "equalizer" has three modes: off, parametric equalizer, and center graphic equalizer. Off is straight forward, no equalization; Parametric Equalizer is used with the Optimizer Microphone to shape the room and set the Sound Field; and Center Graphic Equalizer is used to balance the sound from the center speaker with that of the front left and right speakers.Hooking up an external graphic equalizer requires some creativity, as this Yamaha amplifier also lacks pre-amp (or equalizer) In/Out jacks. I connected the amplifier's Zone 2 output to my equalizer's input and the equalizer's output to the amplifier's "front" multi-channel inputs. Then I listen to Zone 2, with Multi-Channel Input enabled, for equalizer effects.
I've had my shuffle for a month now and i don't think i can live without it. I use it on my commute to work, at the gym, at the grocery store, when I take out the garbage. It's like having your own soundtrack. I have 3 other regular ipods but they were a little too bulky and fragile to bring everywhere. I like listening to my 6,000 songs randomly which the shuffle does a perfect job of, itunes is so easy to use compared to music match and all the other stuff out there. the battery life is amazing. Get the white sony fontopia earbuds, they go awesome with the shuffle.At this point, I think I would rather give up my TV and laptop before the shuffle, never thought I would say that. I listen to Bright Eyes, Mozart, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Supertramp, etc randomly, I know it sounds weird but I really enjoy the mix. I don;t know why people complain about the lack of a screen, after all you are putting in your own music, if you don't like it dont put it in!Hate to gush about any product like this, but it has really made my life that much more pleasurable, so I am hoping that you will give it a chance.
I purchased this kit to install a head unit in my 2007 CHEVY HHR. It fit perfect.
Great product. A step-up ring is a must; it allows you purchase less filters for your different size lenses. I recommend this product.
Have had the TV for 2 years. No problems at all. Display HD, HD-DVD, and Xbox 360 perfectly. No burn in. Wish it had better contrast in deep blacks and 1080p.
This product is far superior to the product that came with the original Garmin Order.
I am writing this review after using MFC210c for 3yearsat my home and was broken after mishandled by me, after total 3 year. It stopped working in it's first year and BROTHER replaced it with refurbished one without asking any other question so provided good customer service. It's a very small size machine. It's not good for pictures and do not expect fast copies (definitely faster than my current EPSON cx4200 which was FAR for me) Ink is cheap and that's very important even if you don't use it too much. Overall very satisfied. IT will only use one ink not like epson which will eat all the ink even if you use only black all the times. I will go again with BROTHER giving cheap ink and good customer support.
(1) The IBM Microdrive DOES work with the 995! I've been using a 340MB drive and it works like a charm. (2) The new positioning of the flash virtually eliminates redeye in most conditions, though the flash is still much weaker than an external one. (3) It's a little annoying that a case was not included, the bundled compactflash is only 16MB, and you have to buy the AC cord separately. (4) The auto-focus apparatus is a bit louder than other cameras that I've used, especially with &quot;continuous autofocus&quot; option on. The optical zoom also seemed a bit loud. They don't affect the operation of the camera though. Also my hearing is particularly sensitive.I am still learning the wealth of manual operation features that this camera has. I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase!
So far, so good. Item works as described. Good for desk top computer. Has long connecting cord and power cord.
As far as sound goes, this system is really nice. But before you buy it on the net go to a real store and play around with it. It takes an enormous amount of time to eject a cd from this box, switching cd's is really slow, and you have to stop the music if you want to insert another cd. These problems might sound minor, but they are not unless you dont mind taking a nap while you try to insert a cd. Also, there is about 15 seconds delay between every song when the system is in the 'random' mode with more than 1 cd. I just bought this system and Im so annoyed by this 'lightning speed' cd changing mechanism, Im going to ship it back tomorrow.
Disclosure: I've worked at Microsoft for about a year now, although I am in no way related to the Zune team, nor do I have any info a consumer doesn't have.I've had mine since this Tuesday and am comfortable with my understanding of it at this point. So, what are my thoughts?First off, Zune is an _excellent_ music player. The experience for music use is nearly perfect. On this front it has one killer feature compared to the iTunes/iPod combo which is Zune Pass. Zune Pass is a $15 a month subscription where you can download and put on your Zune nearly any song from the Zune Marketplace (in my experience I have been able to download every song I wanted except for Beatles songs, but those aren't available via iTunes either). The second is the Zune-to-Zune sharing feature, which is really only appealing in high Zune-density areas (like the Microsoft campus) until Zune becomes more widespread. There is also a 3 day or 3 plays limitation to shared music, but this doesn't affect anyone with Zune Pass since they can simply download the song when they get back to their computer (shared music is flagged for you when you sync so you can download it [zune pass] or buy it [no pass] if you decide you like it and want to keep it. Audio quality is excellent and even the included ear bud headphones are a step above those included with other players.The video experience has pluses and minuses. The pluses are that the screen is large, clear and bright. It makes watching video on the postage-stamp style screens on the video iPods seem ridiculous. Seriously, was it that important to them to have it look exactly the same as the day it came out that they didn't bother reorienting the screen for maximum real estate? Maybe they could but had battery problems I don't know. Or maybe they thought the boring iPod shape was "iconic" and didn't want to change it. Needless to say I'm sure a future version of the iPod will correct this problem, but as of now the experience of watching video goes to Zune hands down.That brings us to the problem which is lack of content. Zune cannot play protected mp4 files so you can't watch the video available from the iTunes store and Zune as of now has no videos in the marketplace. Your only options are any unprotected mp4 or wmv video you might have or can find on YouTube, Soapbox or Google video. While it is technically possible to rip your DVDs to Zune format, due to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act it is currently illegal to do so if your DVD is encrypted (nearly all commercial DVDs are encrypted and while copying your DVD onto your portable device is legal, the Digital Millennium Copyright act made it illegal to break encryption on media without the permission of the copyright holders). Enterprising users will discover that they can decrypt their DVDs using freely available (though illegal in the US) software and then encode them to Zune format using Windows Media Encoder (available from Microsoft), but there is no US based commercial software available to streamline and make the process easy. The few companies under US jurisdiction that produced such software were sued out of existence by the movie studios. On the plus side, if you have a Media Center computer, you can convert your recorded TV shows to play on Zune, but not many people have a Media Center at this point. As such, the best option would be if the Zune Marketplace had a video catalog similar to the iTunes store, but as of release, there are no videos in the Marketplace. I'm sure that this is simply a side effect of the fact that the Zune team didn't have the resources to sign up the TV studios and the music studios at the same time and will be remedied in the near future.In fact, nearly everything about the Zune seems to be geared towards future improvement. The upgradeable firmware of the device along with it's hardware capabilities pave the road for a number of as of yet unimplemented features which will no doubt be implemented not too far down the road such as wireless sync'ing, wireless purchasing and downloading of music directly on the device, games, videos in the Zune marketplace and more Zune-to-Zune features along the lines of song sharing.If I had to summarize my feelings about Zune in a few sentences, I would say that what Zune does it does very well. That seems to be the design choice made. Rather than throwing in every feature under the sun with lackluster execution, the designers clearly decided to do what they could do well and with polish and leave those other features for future updates. As of launch that means that you have an excellent music player and a store to go along with it, and also an excellent video player, but no videos to watch on it.If you can live without a video / TV store for your player, or feel comfortable transferring recorded media from your Media Center PC or have another video source, I can highly recommend this player for you.
Having bought this in Jan. 2010, I hooked it up to my computer to make sure the software and maps were up to date. So what do you get for a list price of $600? One update. After that, you have to pay $70 to update your map to the newest version. They also have an option for lifetime updates at another ridiculous price. I'm sorry, but this is pure greed. Not only are you paying an ultra-premium price on their GPS, but then you have to keep on paying just to keep the maps up to date. Mine came installed with the 2009 north America city navigator. I got one update to the 2009 only to discover there was now a 2011 version. Can I get that one? Nope. They want more money. I will never recommend this product to anyone based on this disgusting abuse of company greed.And make no mistake, this is not an easy product to use. You can't look up a city by zip code, so you're stuck spelling it out, and the settings go on forever. Trying to find places to eat I uploaded was painful since they were not in a place you would think they are. All in all, for something to get you from A to B, this product falls far short of a $600 price tag. Garmin may not think so, but that is a lot of money. And then to request more money just to get the latest map? Pure greed.UPDATE 1-26-12: The latest maps now allow you to look up a city by zip code. Whether it was done via a software update or by the 2011 map itself, it's a welcome change. My rating still stays the same since I had to pay for this no-brainer feature.
This Cb is amazing for its price. I got it in the mail yeasterday hooked it up to a cig lighter plug (just till i decide were to put it) and it worked well. I get a little road static but thats expected from the cig lighter. I have a $12 antenna right now from the walmart and I'm picking up big rigs 2 miles away on I-10. I had a $50 radio shack brand (bout 8 yrs old)before this one and this midland seems better. Couple reviews on here said that "the channel has to click twice inbetween some channels", mine does not, one click and its on the next channel. The volume is not extremly loud but its alright, so i might buy a plug in speaker for a little more sound. It is kinda light but it was only 28 bucks so i didnt expect it to be made out of the top shelf equipment. Overall I will probably buy another for the wifes car for trips, maybe even christmas presents for the family.
This USB microphone is very simple plug and play -- and play it does! It is absolutely perfect for Google Voice or for similar voice-only uses. The extra long cord is a major plus, too, as is the superior sound quality of the device. Overall, there's absolutely nothing not to like about this reasonably-priced quality microphone.
The saying has never been truer. As ugly as these headphones may look in their picture, they make up for it all in their sound.I see no point in detailing my experience, as there are already more than enough reviews here and elsewhere for you to read. Just know that, as a Sennheiser HD515 owner for three years now, these PortaPros sound scary-close in quality to those gigantic Sennheisers. As an added bonus, sound does not leak out nearly as much with these as with the HD515s. It really is remarkable.If you're in the market for portable headphones, get these. If you're in the market for headphones in this price-range, get these.The only thing that is a question mark right now for me is durability, but seeing that these headphones have been on the market unchanged for well over a decade (not to mention the no-questions-asked warranty), I'm not the slightest bit concerned about durability.Two thumbs up, five stars, grade A. This is one of those few products that you can't go wrong with.
If you want to eliminate the traditional suction cup mount and free-up the windshield, this is a great option. The clip provides a very secure mount to the visor and reduces the potential distraction of the unit being on the windshield.
This case is vital to protect the lightweight S1 which could be easily damaged from a drop. The case does not detract from the convenience of the S1, it adds virtualy no bulk to the camera so that it still slips in a pocket or a purse easily.
I have used an iPOD in the past and have not really been impressed with the click wheel and menu system. My favorite up until now has really been the Creative ZEN series. I stayed away from the Zune since I heard some bad press when it was released over a year ago. Late summer of 2007 brought a new version of firmware which righted many of the wrongs reported by people using the Zune, kudos to MS.Fast forward until black Friday, 2007...Microsoft and several retailers including Amazon were blowing out the brown Zune at under $100 to get some good market share for Microsoft...talk about your loss leader...I bit the bullet and bought a couple of them, one for my daughter and one for me.Setting up the Zune is very easy, navigating through the menus is simple, the sound is great...my initial reaction to the Zune was that it is a great audio and video device...the addition of a Belkin battery extender and Altec Lansing Home speaker dock made it all the better of an experience.The video is crisp and sharp on the 3" screen (only 2.5" screens in most other video players including the iPOD...yes the iTouch iPod may have a bigger screen, but not a bigger hard drive!)So, 30GB of storage, easy interface, wireless connection, FM Radio tuner (ipod don't have that either), pictures, videos, music, podcasts and more...I am very happy with this product! (so is my daughter)
This is the best ipod that has made Apple. I am very satisfied for my new acquisition. Congratulations for Apple.
When you receive this unit, remember that it is intended to plug directly into the Centronics parallel port connection on the PRINTER. You do not need to connect it via a cable to most printers (except as noted in D Howard's review).As for getting the device on line, it was problem filled for us. We followed first the very minimal installation instructions with the unit. No luck. We turned to the various instructions and hints published by various purchasers here on the Amazon site. No luck. After several hours, we did get the device to work with a Windows 7 and Windows XP computer.Now a few hours later, we are unable to print from either computer. Perhaps we did something wrong - but, although we're not IT experts, it's not worth the hassle to keep trying with this device. Obviously many have been satisfied - but be aware, that making the device work and keep working could be problematic. We'll look for a print server that is more user friendly to deploy - even if the price is more.
When I got this puppy I was pleasently surprised by its functionality and performance, especially the sound quality. The remote is almost perfect and makes navigation quite simple. This could be a great alternative to the iPod if the batteries didn't die on me after 1.5 hours of constant listening. That's right. The first day I had no problem with batteries, I think I listened to that thing for 5 or 6 hours straight. But once you recharge them, or discharge and recharge, forget about listening to it longer than 1.5 hours. There is an external battery charger, but then the whole idea of 'slim' goes away. So unless you're eager to carry all that additional weight in an unattractive carrying case, don't bother buying this player. Save your money and get an iPod. I got no problem fitting 190 mp3's on one cd and that was plenty for me, but so what if I can listen to half of them on the go? Think twice before you buy this player. I'm returning mine.
Everything about this pack is great except that the main compartment is a little cramped because of the laptop computer sleeve. I am a student in a professional program and use the pack for transporting books. I can fit 2 textbooks and 1 2" binder in the main compartment if I do not carry a laptop. I would like the option of removing the laptop sleeve if I could design the pack myself.All of the other compartments carry everything that I could ever want. Also I could use this for travel. The wheels are sturdy as is the handle. Its relatively light weight and keeps the weight off of your back. Overall I would recommend this pack to anyone or recommend the JanSport Big Student pack if you don't mind carrying the load on your back.
I should have bought this years ago. I've tried "universal" remotes that just don't have the buttons I need to work my relatively simple system. But this remote actually does replace the 4 that I used to have, and controls all of the features I use on my equipment. It feels good in my hand, and the buttons are sized and placed in useful and at least semi-intuitive places. Setup was straightforward. Although, as previous reviewers have noted, the Harmony web site gets a little jammed sometimes, so it can be a little frustrating to set this up if you pick the wrong day or wrong time. A little patience solves that problem. And so far, battery life seems to be pretty good. Perhaps the reviewers who were experiencing poor battery life were using backlighting a lot; I find that I don't, and that may be why the batteries are doing well. I would recommend this remote to anyone who wants to get rid of remote clutter.
I like using this tool. I use it to avoid oily finger marks on my kindlefire it seems to do the job. I would buy this again should I wear this one out. Thank you.
This flash is so much easier to navigate than the canon.It also really works well in Auto for fill flash outdoors. All you do is hit two buttons for Auto, with the canon you have to go into custom functions and scroll thru menus. TTL just does not work with fill flash so Auto is the way to go even though it is old school.If you use an external battery pack, then you don't need to put batteries in it as you do with Canon.The Metz has a battery level indicator, wow why didn't Canon think of that!
I am very pleased with this card reader. It is excellent. The only problem that I have is that I have already losted.. so, becarefull to all of you. I know I put it somewhere, I just cannto find it! :)Overall, I like teh fact that one just plugs it into the USB and one is up an running.
I work in a busy studio/warehouse...no cubicles, just one big space with no walls between desks. These headphones work great....never knew how productive I could be without all the sound/talk distractions. I know they aren't high end, but they work and are comfortable enough for me to wear for long periods of time. I wear glasses as I work, so the smaller cuffed pads don't press my frames against me head. I actually tried the in-store demo of a couple of the $150 to $200 Bose noise cancelling headphones. I don't know what the big deal is as I could hear the conversation on the next aisle as the music played. Comparable to those, it seems the same and even better to me for a fraction of the price. My best investment so far this year. The fact that they're not foldable makes them less "clumsily" put on.
At first use, cd burned fine & read fine. After travelling by airplane, with cd burner packed in hand luggage (i.e. carry-on) and well packed (wrapped in thick sweater, put in middle of bag), cd would not burn (would not recognize blank CD-R on insertion), and would not read pre-written cds. It does, however, still read DVDs, but that is all.This is presumably a consequence of poor quality design & construction; design looks slick, but in such a slim package, the components must not have been solidly secured. Recall also reading Amazon reviews of Lacie Porsche designed hard drives experiencing similar complete hardware failures.
Product arrived quickly, in excellent condition and performed as it should. Comparison to other vendors, I got my money's worth at a fair price and the quality was as Lexmark products should be.
HAHAHAHAHA GUYS, YOU CAN GET THIS FOR LIKE 70 DOLLARS AT WALMART, AND IT LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME, WORKS THE SAME, AND PLAYS THE SAME! I was stunned when I saw the high price on here!
Great product, I have multiple products from this company and this one is definitely up to par.
The Cisco-Linksys router is great, if your not happy with it the you will have no problem if you decide to return it. Over all I was happy with the purchase.
This charger is being advertised for the Cannon SD200, and does not work. The slot is for a much larger battery. I would have returned, but the cost would've been twice what I payed for it initially.
Works Great. Just like it should. I bought 4 of them and they all work just fine. I will buy a few more.
I liked the large handles makes easy to use with gloves on. The quick release mount is a good idea. This comes in handly when lugging the tripod around without having the camera attached. It takes some getting use to the saftey latch. I wish there was markiig or detent were 90 and 180 was. Or maybe a bubble level.
The LTV-37w2 has a wonderful picture, as long as the input is good. My TV is connected to a rooftop antenna in the Washington, DC market. I do not have cable or satellite.Watching CSI Miami in HD (broadcast in 1080i), the picture looks amazing. The colors are dead-on, resolution is crisp, but not over-sharpened. There are no visible compression artifacts from three feet away.Fox NFL (broadcast in 720p) is not as good, the reds and yellows are over-saturated, and there is blurriness around fast moving objects. The compression artifacts are noticeable at six feet.I watched HBO's Rome on my Sony standard-def, progressive-scan, DVD player connected via RGB component cables, and I can barely tell I am not watching a HD broadcast -- the picture is stunning.I think the reason the picture looks sub-optimal tuned to Fox Sports is not because of the Westinghouse's digital signal processing, but because the input signal itself is lower quality. Fox's cameras or transmission equipment may be to blame. Until I look at this set next to a Sony Bravia or Sharp Aquos while tuned to the same signal, I have no way to tell.There is one problem with the set: If you watch SD programs while tuned to a digital channel, there is a noticeable under scan problem. A bar of black and white noise about 10 pixels high appears at the top of the set. This can be corrected by tuning to the same channel in the analog range (VHF / UHF), but that is quite annoying. Also, some channels have no analog counterpart, like WHUT digital channels 26.2, 26.3 & 26.4 which are all broadcast in SD.Lastly, this set makes a great computer monitor. If your computer cannot output 1366 x 768 (the native resolution), but can output 1280 x 768 (most can), the TV will not distort and stretch the picture to the full-width, but instead display the pixels at a 1:1 ration and place a small black band on the left and right side of the screen.
If you need a battery that you can depend on, spend the few extra dollars and go with the original.
BEWARE!! I bought this hunk of junk in July '03. One month after the one-year warranty expired, it quit. "Disc error" after recording a three and a half hour football game! Now I put a disc in, it says either "No disc" or something about the format being unrecognizable. I put in a factory recorded disc--The Matrix--and I get "No disc." I haven't tried the firmware update yet, but from reading other reviews here, I have little faith it will work. I agree with another fellow that Philips should recall these units. They are complete JUNK!!!
Simple cable, works great with my iMac and external HDD; it's more reliable than adapter.
Great lens at a great price. Used as a replacement for a simmilar lens, and can't say enough about it.
Needed a new hard drive for my mom's laptop as the old one was going out. This is the exact same model as the one that was originally in it, and it works just fine with Windows 7 running on it.
I am extremely disappointed with the Rio Carbon-- I would not recommend it.In the first month, I had many problems with the player not starting, the player completely freezing, and the player constantly shutting down in the middle of play.The final straw was when the jogger dial caved in. The player had not been dropped or jolted in anyway.When I sent the player in, they sent me back a "refurbished," i.e. USED player. This used player was heavily scratched up on the back. I did not pay full money for a new Rio Carbon only to receive a used one.And now, I am having the exact same problems with this "new" player. The jogger dial has once again caved in without provocation. The player continuously shuts down in the middle of play.And to top everything, the customer service is highly adversarial and certainly not helpful or sympathetic.My advice? Stay clear of Rio players.
I use this hdd in my media center and am constantly annoyed by the little chirp it emits every time the hdd spins up after idle. I would return it if I could.
I recently (yesterday) rebuilt my computer. My old MOBO was an ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe with a 3.6 Pentium 4. I put this MOBO in with an AMD 4000+. I have yet to try and stress out my dual PCIe eVGA NVidia 6800GT's in the SLI configuration yet, but the board and processer seem to work together extremely well. This MOBO has connectors for everything. For example, there are twice as many USB connecters on the MOBO than on my old one. Very handy for me as I have lots of USB devices.I will warn you to buy an up-to-date ATX power supply like my 500w Rosewill RE502. This MOBO really needs a LOT of power. Not as much for the motherboard itself, but when you run 2 high-end SLI enabled video cards and 3 SATA hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration, you'll need not only abundant power, but the octopus of connecters that the devices need. Sure you can buy adapters, but upgrading a 20 pin to 24 pin MOBO connecter and a handful of other adapters can almost equal the price of the new power supply.What's that you say...you aren't going to be running multiple GPU's and hard drives??? Why are you buying this MOBO then??
I have had this for about 2 weeks now. I have not used it for a family portrait, but I did use it from some night shots. I like being able to get my shot in focus, step away from the tripod and just push the remote button and it will take the picture no jiggling the camera or bumping the tripod when you have to push the button on the camera! The range is very small when firing from behind the camera, but more then acceptable. The remote does everything it needs to in my opinion and is easy to operate. I say for this price it is hard to beat. Worth having in your camera bag.
I came across the Dell J4461 TV PCI card when searching Amazon for a low-cost TV interface. It seems that this part wasn't intended to be sold as a stand-alone part, like the other (more expensive) TV cards. I took the chance and spent $19.95 on it, with the assumption that I'd have to look for the drivers separately. Still, at that price, I figured it was worth the chance. I did some research on this card, and downloaded what I thought was the correct drivers in advance before ordering it. The card arrived as-is, with no software CD, and I had to install it as best I could. Fortunately, the PCI installation was very easy on my PC (a Dell Optiplex GX520 running Windows XP). Because this is listed as a "Dell / ATI Home Theater 200 NTSC PCI TV Video Tuner Card", I looked on ATI's Web site and downloaded software...and I was able to make the card work! So if you purchase this for your system, here's what you need:-- Drivers for ATI eHomeWonder (WDM video codec), available online under ATI-E-Home_Wonder_Pci.zip-- ATI multimedia controller package, part 1 (mmc-9-06-0-0.exe)-- ATI multimedia controller package, part 2 (mmc-9-1-0-0-dao-mdac.exe)So, you need to install the card first, then install the drivers. After that, you install the multimedia packages, and reboot. The multimedia software does NOT give you a GUI interface; there's no program that you can open under Windows to set up the video card after installation. However, after installing the multimedia package, I was able to configure the open-source VLC player to read the video card. Under VLC, you simply need to select Media, "Open Capture Device," and select the ATI eHomeWonder Capture device. From there, you just need to set the Video device name as your TV card, and the Audio device name as your default PC sound card. And, voila! It takes a little work, but you've got a working TV capture card that only costs $20.
I have a self-built dual-core machine running Vista and 8 gigs of RAM. I have Verizon FIOS for internet service. While my PS3, my iMac G5, and my roommate's Powerbook G4 all work well, the Trendnet wireless PCI adapter is lucky to work for more than a few minutes at a time, and even then very slow.In addition, the utilities required to run it create another layer of software to have to work through to get your connection, and it's bare-bones. Windows Vista doesn't really understand how to get it to ask for an IP address, so there's little you can do to prod it into life. Sometimes, Vista doesn't even recognize the card is there, suggesting plugging in an ethernet cable.It sounds like I'm not alone in having problems with this card, and while it clearly works well for some people, I'd have to say you're definitely rolling the dice. The price is hard to beat for something that works, but easy to beat if it doesn't. My advice: save the packaging and be ready to have to return it.
I bought this over 1/2 year ago & it still looks like new, even with almost daily use. Construction is sturdy & compact-the perfect size for any earbuds. As quality a product as Jlab's Jbud's, which also work flawlessly after a 1/2 year of tugs, pulls & usage.
Great Product! My laptop seems to be running cooler using this hub. I just directed my employer to this hub and he bought one. So far, I've loaded it up with devices and everything is charging or working perfect. It has passed my tests on both my laptop and my PS3, so now I must order another one. Good job Belkin.UPDATE: It is has been plugged in and on for almost 2 years nonstop. Still works perfect!
Arrived pronto!!!!!! I rate this item and the service thereto as superissimo!I rate this item and the service thereto as superissimo!
It took me a long time decide on a GPS unit that would be above average in many different categories and I'm happy with my choice in the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. I have had this unit over a year now and have only had one serious problem with it. After a few months, the power button would not work (sometimes it would, sometimes it wouldn't) and I finally had to send it in to Garmin for a warranty claim. They replaced the unit quickly and the power button on the new unit has a different feel to it making me think that the original was defective all along. Besides that problem (which has nothing to do with rating its performance), this unit has been a great companion when I travel. I have used it to hike, mountain bike, and navigate through city streets. The screen is a little small for navigating in a car, but this is a compromise considering you can put this unit in a big pocket for hiking or mounting it to your bike or boat. Many units seem to focus in one area (like only auto navigation), but this unit excels in many areas. The altimeter and compass are great supplements to the GPS capability and I'm glad that I paid extra for these features. You do have to be a little savvy and technologically aware to use this unit to its full capacity, so if you're looking for a very dumbed-down unit, this isn't it. But if you're looking for a good all-around unit for hiking, biking, boating, car navigation, and more, you should be happy with the GPSMap 60CSx.
This battery holds a charge and works just like the original one that came with the camera - very happy so far!
Very nicely made cable at a reasonable price - not a rip off like the big 'electronics' stores. Very fast shipping too.
I've had this player for a few months now. It's size, ease of use and expandibility are great features. I use is as much as possible.
I just finished installing this Gigabit Ethernet adapter in an aging WinXP Dell laptop connected to our Gigabit wired Ethernet home network, and the super easy install took less that five minutes. The increase in speed over the previous 10/100 Intel Ethernet network adapter was astonishing -- I measured 20 Mb/s download speed from our local Cox IP with our old Dell laptop (that is 2X the download speed with the 10/100 adapter). Only negative I can see is that it appears not to have drivers for Win 7.
In preparation for the level I CFA exam I bought the professional version (the one with the metal body), thinking that I would get the best calculator for the exam. Theoretically it has more features, but I highly doubt most people will ever use them.The real difference between the two is in the keys. With the professional I had to to press the keys really hard and still missed some keys, which made practicing problems extremely frustrating, to the point where I bought this version of the calculator. It feels much more like a normal calculator with easy to press keys dramatically reducing my errors.Still, both of these calculators are not the most intuitive but once you get used to them they can be pretty handy. I am still using this calculator for the CFA exam (now on to level II), but I also use the Professional one at work for reference purposes. I can't speak about other financial calculators, but this one has very good features and I would certainly recommend it even outside the scope of the CFA material.
Got this one for ~$3.00 w/free Shipping through Amazon. Certainly a good value. Cable is well-made and no issues after two-weeks of use (audio). For any video or higher-frequencies use, I would go for a set with gold contacts instead, just on principle but for typical use as a plug adapter, this one is great to have in your cable box.
If you're looking for "plug and play simplicity", keep looking!! The software didn't recognize the hardware. The manufacturere's website listed some ways to almost get this to work. Sadly, almost is the closest I came. I e-mailed customer support and just got a response.Too late, this one's going back.
I purchased this headset a little over two years ago. After 2 years of using it 6+ hours a day most days I am finally replacing it with another of the same. I found it to be excellent quality and very comfortable, and it worked great. I am replacing it only due to a damaged cord, not normal wear and tear. Had the cord not been damaged, I could see this excellent headset lasting another two years easily.
These bookshelf speakers have good range and solid bass response...not muddy or thin like a lot of speakers in this size and price range. I think these compare very favorably to my more expensive KEF IQ10 bookshelf speakers and have a bit more bass.
Do you remember when walkmans came out? They were a must have for anyone. Same thing for portable CD players. Well MP3 players are the new Walkman, and I can't figure out how I lived without one. The IPod Shuffle is a darn good product. It is designed to be a portable source of music that doesnt require a PhD to figure out, and doesn't cost half your paycheck. Having resisted the IPOD craze for 2 years, I finally found something that fits my needs exactly.Good Things:1. Low cost: I don't know about you, but $100 for this and the software is well worth the money. Instead of dozens of CDs everywhere, everything is neatly organized on my computer, and my Shuffle lets me download what I want, when I want, in the space of two minutes, and take it anywhere I want to go.2. Portability: This thing is unbelievably small and light. It fits in a pocket and you forget its there. Perfect for the gym or jogging, perfect for just sitting in the book store.3. Ease of Use: This thing is incredibly simple to use. Play, Pause, Volume Up, Volume Down, Track Forward Track Back. Shuffle Play, Playlist Order Play. That's it. No scrolling through endless menus, no struggling to learn the functions.4. Compatibility: USB port to upload and download music, acts as a charger, simple as that. Software is incredibly easy to use, and very well organized.Negatives: Some feel that 512MB is not enough for a player and don't like not having a display, and while a FM tuner would be nice if I wanted a radio I would get a radio. It really depends on your personal tastes.512MB is about 100 songs, or roughly 9 hours of music at a shot. Battery lasts 12. For those who want their entire catalog at their fingertips, then the memory and the the lack of display is a negative, but I don't miss it. I like being surprised by what the next song is.All in all, for what it is meant to be, it is great. It's great as a primary player and great as a way to dip into the world of IPOD without shelling out a fortune. Postscript: One Month later, one negative: Loading from another ITUNES Set up you cant transfer to yours due to Flash Memory. A bit annoying that.
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 am so happy! I have tried a couple of Bluetooth adapters that did not work on my Vista 64 laptop. In fact the Rockfish micro adapter crashed my system and I had to restore Windows. I did a lot of research, mostly here on Amazon and found the IOGEAR GBU221 Bluetooth to USB adapter which claimed to work with Vista 64.I followed the directions explicitly, but a problem arose right away. The first instruction was to insert the adapter in the USB slot. As soon as I did, Windows automatically started installing drivers. I had no options. Once the drivers and software were installed, I could see the Bluetooth adapter in device manager. I could also pair my Rocketfish Bluetooth headphones with the computer, but could not use them to listen to playback.I tried running the CD that came with the adapter and it exited immediately with the message that a later driver was already installed.I uninstalled the software and tried it again. Same problem.I called IOGEAR and they suggested I download the drivers from their web site, which I did. After installing them, the headset still wouldn't connect, though it would pair. I did have a new option on the right click menu for the headphones that was labeled "control". I tried that and after looking around, I found that my headphones had the option checked which indicated that they had a display screen so I could type in a passkey. My headphones have no such display. I checked the other box that said "no display" and closed the program. I had to re-pair the headphones one more time and then EUREKA! They worked!One other note, the headphones had a "pop" every so many seconds. I went into the right click menu on the headphones and turned off everything except Audio, and remote control. Now the pop is gone and the signal is excellent.I can listen to the music playing on my laptop, anywhere in the house with no problems. Very nice.The headphone now connect instantly when turned on.One of the suggestions in the Windows trouble shooting guide indicated that a Bluetooth adapter might need more amps than those normally provided by a hub. This one runs fine without the hub being plugged into an A/C outlet.
I spent a few weeks looking over wireless transmitters and found units ranging from $30 to over $200. As I was researching I noticed very few bad reviews of products made by RF Link. I was also very happy to see that they made both 2.4 Ghz and 5.8 Ghz units. Most units on the market are 2.4Ghz and I was concerned about reception on this bandwidth. Like most people my home is filled with electronics and a lot of them use 2.4Ghz. That's why most higher quality cordless phones are moving to 5.8. Anyway I choose the 5.8Ghz unit. When I open the box I was happy to see the quality of construction was top notch. No flimsy materials, the instructions were excellant. I had the units running in 2 minutes. I'm transmitting from a Replay TV unit in one end my house to a 61 Inch Sony TV in the other. The quality of the video and sound was 99% of what I get from my direct cable connection. I've had 5 people look at the picture and not one could pick the wireless picture from the standard cable connection. Thank you Amazon and RF link. It's a great product and in fact as soon as I'm done writing this I'm buying another receiver.
There is nothing wrong with the case, in fact it is rather nice. I was a little disapointed though. I was expecting it to fit the camera snug and not be so bulky.
The most important thing is that it works. You can listen to and use your iPod underwater without worrying. I've been using it for about 4 months swimming laps for up to 90 minutes at a time and haven't had a problem with water/moisture getting inside. It took a few laps to get used to having it on my arm but now I hardly notice it's there.After a while, the headphones irritate my ear and don't completely keep water out (of your ears-which causes the volume to change as you go in and out of the water. I know it's simple science but it's noticable and a minor irritation)The scroll wheel doesnt work perfectly, you have to spin the wheel more than with the iPod itself but again, it's not a big deal.Overall, I love it. I can listen to music underwater and that great positive far outweighs the small inconveniences.I also highly recommend buying either the armband or belt to hold it. I tried it without and then purchased one right away.
I too experienced the dreaded clicking noise in all the speakers. I thought it was a connection issue with the speaker cables so I hooked up another receiver to the speakers and the clicking noise went away. So the problem is definitely with the audio receiver. I took it into a Sony authorized repair center and they could not fix the problem. I'm just going to return this and get a different system.
I ordered a pair of these headphones, needing a replacement for my old ones. When I recieved them, I was suprised at the sound isolation! I mean that's what they advertise, but WOW it really does isolate outside sound.For me though, this may be a bad thing. If someone in my household knocks on my room door or calls me from downstairs or on my phone I might not be able to hear them. xDIt's not really a con for the product itself, so that's why I didn't rate it down. The only thing that I wish was different is the cord itself. It has kind of an old look and feel to it. I'm so accustomed to using Gumy earphones, and I really like the feel and bounciness of those cords...but anyways great product. One of the best, and most affordable (I got mine for $5.51 shipped) earphones there is!
As others mentioned, this item may not work for you. It didn't work for me, though I have fairly modern equipment on both ends that I hooked this up to. It doesn't come with an explanation of the six toggle pins on it, either.
This laptop is compact and stylish but not much else. Beware of the wireless ability especially. It contains an RALink RT2500 internal 801.11b/g card. Places in my house where my old Dell laptop got excellent or good reception, this one got poor or bad. Where my old Dell got poor, I could not get on my wireless network at all. I ended up returning it for a Centrino laptop, which have much better Intel wireless cards.
I've lost files because of drive failures before, and have wondered how much I am willing to lose next time. I chose the 160GB drive because the other Smartdisks I've purchased have been reliable, and the FireWire has made them fast. Very pleased with this purchased.
18 billion times the weight, 1 billionth the gauge of my still functioning oem. same principle behind monster cable: so unnecessarily thick and heavy it'll pull itself -- and your connections -- apart by its own mass. Automatically shuts off power to the brick when it feels the urge. If we really lived in a free-market economy, the designer and the entire Targus family would be publicly stoned to death.But this is a really great price...
WIRED Internet throughput drops consistently by about 40-60% when the wireless function is turned on.I'm using the latest firmware-2.10 something. The instant I turned the wireless antenna on, not only does wired broadband speed drop dramatically, but latency goes sky high. Using dslreports speed test as well as one from my cable company, performance goes from ~4.12mb down/508k up to around 2.1mbdown/500up with "maximum pause" times going from 100ms to 500 or more.As I scale up the wireless security settings, speed goes down and latency goes up. If I wanted to run a completely open wirless network (no security), I can see speeds of ~3.1 mb down and 500k up and pause times in the 200s. My speeds listed in the paragraph above were using 128 bit WEP. Turning on WPA put the pause times in the mid 500s and the download rate in the high 1.9mbs.My reduced performance was consistent no matter what channel I picked, etc.I guess I shouldn't be surprised. This router was 79.99 marked down to 39.99. What a terrible buy.
The sound quality with this cord was just as good as without, and I love the multiple adapters, but I wish it was a little shorter.
I have had a few months of experience with this lens now. I agree with most comments that the construction quality is disappointing. However the picture quality does justify the steep price. Since I got this, I rarely used my 24-105. I put on a B+W filter since day one I got the lens, and I still haven't seen any significant dust buildup, which a lot of people mentioned.Let me share what happened to my 60D about a year ago. I was on my trip to Grand Canyon. One day I started noticing some dark spots when I shot clear sky. I didn't understand what was going on at first, but later on figured out that there was dust on my sensor. Guess what lens I was using? I was using 24-105mm f4, which supposedly is weather proof with a filter on. Of course I had a filter on! So how did the dust get on the sensor? Maybe it happened when I changed lens? Anyway, what I am saying is that you shouldn't worry about dust getting into your lens, degrading picture quality. Perhaps you should learn how to clean the sensor yourself since the sensor does get dirty sometimes for different reasons. As for dust getting behind the front glass, I think it's unimportant since it won't affect image quality. But be prepared to clean your sensor. Dirt may or may not get to the sensor through layers of filter and lens elements, but it can still get your sensor dirty by sneaking in while changing lenses. You can never be careful enough. So just learn to clean your sensor and all this worry about dust should go away.I heard there may be a new version of this lens coming out soon. If the build quality improves, I'm the first in line to get a new one although I'm very satisfied with the optical performance.
Has worked as described and I've had no problems with it. Very dependable.
I have had this Sub 2 yrs now... all I can say is that it has no problems, you have to break in the subs slow at first, dont make it too loud let the woofer break in. after that sweet music and movies.Star wars, LOTR, Matrix, Terminator etc all sound great!!
bought this purely because it was recommended by amazon as the case to go with the Seagate portable external hard drive. Unfortunately it's too small. Ugh!
It was described perfectly, but it is packaged to look backwards and not the proper part for someone that doesn't know that, all you have to do is flip it over to fit the slot properly. You are a little afraid to open the package becasue of it being electonic, and not available for return if it was the wrong part. So repackage the item to fit into the computer the way the buyer sees it when they receive it.
I purchased this product for my husband's birthday. We really like it. It has tons of features and once you read the manual is very easy to use. Would highly recommend.
A very nice System for a very nice price. I am extremely pleased with it.
Ordered this machine impulsively when my old HP T45 began to sound like a machine version of the 'death rattle.' It was a amistake. Poor scanning, slow printing, ink eating and- overall - a truly inferior product. I returned it and bought a Canon Pixma MP530 for about $60 more and am VERY pleased with it. I believe that HPs heyday as the premiere maker of domestic printers and multi-function machines is over.Don't do what I did - Home work first, THEN purchase!
I was glad that I could purchase this drive, since my current computer does not have a ZIP Drive and I have 15 Zip Discs.
These cartridges arrived and I put the first one in my printer. It was empty. Light on printer kept flashing. Checked, rechecked nothing. Put the second one in the computer and that was fine. Two days later it was totally out of ink. Now I must tell you I am a 65 year old who uses her computer strictly to read emails and occasionally print them out, and to write "snail mail" letters when needed. I sometime print out crosswords. This is ridiculous. I asked for my money back or replacement cartridges. They told me that it was HP who sent them to the distributor and that there was nothing they were going to do for me. Very rude, and wow, Customer Service, I think not.The packaging appeared to be HP packaging, however, when I went to Staples to have them check these cartridges (yes they confirmed they were empty) and when I purchase another cartridge, I noticed that the packaging appeared different. The one I was sent was a very dull, matte type finish on the box. HP box I purchased was very glossy.So, I am out the price I paid purchasing thru Amazon and now I am out what I had to go spend at Staples.We are reporting this company. I don't blame Amazon, however, Amazon has not stood behind us at all on this. As I said we were totally taken for a ride on this and are out paying for products twice. We will not be using Amazon AGAIN.
Roughly $6 each for shipping? That's not right. I ordered 6 of these and got billed more for shipping than the product. They don't bother to tell you they consider each card an item. Really, how much more does it really cost to ship 6 cards instead of 1? ORDER CANCELLED!
For the $35.00 I spent on the earbuds, they have provided satisfying bass, rich tone and plenty of comfort. I can't speak so well as to the quality and convenience.In the days leading up to my purchase of the earbuds, I had done my research on the earbuds. The information I gathered from reviews was slighty confusing but I finally figured out. It appears during Febuary of 2005, Sony began to use a couple different components than they had before to make these earbuds lighter. The main problem with these "upgrades" was the material surrounding the cords. The protection offered by this material was, according to the reviews, and is, according to my personal experience, barely adequate for the wear and tear put on these earbuds. These covers easily peel and slight right off the cords they protect. Be careful with these earbuds or they might not last very long.Once these earbuds arrived, I was dissapointed and satisfied at the same time. These earbuds are simply eye candy. I purchased the black version and they look great with my Iriver flash player. Ipod users will probably enjoy the looks of the white version much more. The dissapointing side was the cord arrangement I was looking at. First off, one thing I hate about most modern earbuds is how one side has a longer cord than the other. (I'm not sure what the technical term of this arrangement is.) I guess this is supposed to be a conveniance but it's really a pain in the neck, almost literally. the left side takes a lot of pulling and tugging from the lenght of the cord while the right side stays slack. the entire weight of the cord is placed on that one earbud. Now due to the light material I mentioned before, this is not a big problem, but it causes a lot of inconveniance. Some people may like this arrangement however. The next thing that simply drives me up the wall is the incredibly short cord. It's roughly a foot long from the jack to where it splits off to each ear. Luckily, an extension is included. Unfortunatley, this extention makes the cord about five feet long. A simple fix for the problem is to wrap the extra cord around the included earbud protector and this is even reccomended by Sony. This is really a pain however as you have to wind and unwind it every time you want to change it's length or simply use the earbud protector for it's real purpose. Despite all this, my initial excitement and satisfaction heavily outweighed my dissapointment at these drawbacks. The good accessories lineup helped a little bit too.Well, as I was bound too eventuntually I hooked these earbuds up to my computer (or rather stereo which is connected to my computer) and tested the sound. I can't really say it knocked my socks off but these earbuds do deliver very good sound. The trick is to get the earbuds put in correctly. Luckily, I managed to get it right on my first try so my sweet memories of these earbud's sound is untainted by any poor first impressions. The bass is very impressive for earbuds within this kind of price range and they also performed well at higher frequencies. Thumping bass, thrilling trebble, I was pretty happy.I am really pleased with the sound these earbuds deliver although you can get better from lower cost, full sized headphones. As I have mentioned there are some drawbacks and inconveniances that come along with these earbuds, but It's worth it.
I was a little nervous to buy this flash after reading some comments that it can be slow to charge. I'm glad I listened to the positive reviews. This flash is powerful, works great, and is not that slow. Using rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, I took just under 200 pictures on a single set of batteries, and they seemed to still be going strong. Flash recharge speed seems to depend on the amount of light in the room. The brighter the flash, the longer it takes to recharge, but it never seems to take more than a few seconds. A guess professionals may need a faster flash, but I don't, and I like the smaller size.
As a USB hub this is great, however the description and packaging are misleading. I was looking for a a hub that had built in sound. Despite what the description says, this is not what you get. It comes with a cord to plug the hub into your speaker and microphone ports on the computer, then you plug your speakers and microphones into the hub. Not sure exactly what problem that solves. I was hoping to have only one cord to plug/unplug when I wanted to take my laptop and go.
I was desperate to replace my existing notebook bag, a solidly-made but very heavy briefcase with a strap that cut painfully into my shoulder. Although I knew that a backpack was a better solution than a briefcase, I wasn't terribly impressed with what my local Staples and Best Buy had to offer; their backpacks seemed overpriced and poorly designed.Then I saw the Mobile Edge SecurePack in a PC WORLD print ad. What a lucky break! Although my local stores didn't carry it, I was able to get it through Amazon.com marketplace.It's rare to find a product that fills a need as elegantly and beautifully as the Secure Pack does.The elegance is in the way the Secure Pack prevents access to the laptop it contains WITHOUT locks or cables. The backpack can't be opened until it's taken off - take it off, then simply reverse the straps over the rear of the pack and unzip it. The "lid" (actually the back) of the pack fans open to about 60 degrees, held open that limited amount by a nylon gusset web on either side. This prevents the laptop sleeve, which is directly attached to the inside of the back/lid, from slamming hard against the ground.Inside the pack, in addition to the main compartment, there are the laptop sleeve and a second compartment piggybacked together and fanning out to 60 degrees with the same kind of side-gusset webs as the lid/back. The second compartment has a generously-sized, zippered mesh pocket inside, and loops, sleeves, and a small Velcro-flapped pocket outside - the better to contain pens, pencils, pads, and other stationery, documents, and extras. The main compartment contains for cable storage two nylon-and-mesh zippered bags (each about the size of a small shaving kit!) with Velcro hook strips on their bottoms; they stick securely to the Velcro loop surface of the main compartment, but are easily detached when needed. In fact, the cable bags are so roomy that I store my webcam and its accessories in one bag, and my laptop power cables, still-camera-battery charger and camera-PC USB connector in the other. With my laptop, a laptop cooling pad, & all those cables stored in the backpack, I STILL have room to shove in a couple of heavy textbooks & zip the pack shut easily!The SecurePack has two nice extra touches: the CD player pocket (with zipper closure hidden by a forked flap that is in turn held closed by two quick-release buckles along the straps) and the carrying handle that is perfectly set within the yoke of the pack straps (nicely balanced for off-the-shoulders carrying).All these features, however, mean nothing if the backpack is too uncomfortable to wear for an extended time. After having worn the SecurePack fully loaded for several hours on several occasions, I can confidently say it is the best-balanced backpack I've ever worn: not the best-balanced computer backpack, but simply the BEST-BALANCED backpack of ANY type I've ever used. I don't know how its designers did it, but the fully-loaded SecurePack feels feather-light on my back; all the weight of the load balances beautifully on my hips and doesn't drag me down.The SecurePack is not a quick-access or compact computer bag, but its name and features make that clear. It is a theft-proof, damage-proof laptop bag at a good price.To sum up, the SecurePack is a beautifully designed product that fills a long-felt need: how to carry a laptop computer and accessories safely, securely, and without back or shoulder injury. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Use these sheets for everything! My latest use is sealing the recipes I print from computer sites,just trim and file in recipe box!.
I purchased my 37" Sharp Aquos on Aug.1, 2005. After only one day, the TV died. I called Sharp to ask for a replacement and they denied my request. They said that I would have to send it off to their "Sharp Authorized Repair Facility", which I did. That was over one month ago and I still do not have my TV back. Sharp has not provided any assistance at all in getting my TV back from their authorized repair facility, nor can they give me any details as to the status of the repair. Today I have hired an attorney to begin litigation against Sharp. Needless to say, I will never again purchase a Sharp product!
this sub will take abuse, its bullet proof weather ur bumping at 200w or slammming it at 1000w dont forget ur ear plugs and a tube of rear view mirror adhiesive.
This is a good beginner SW radio till i can afford a better one. I read all the reviews and knew what to expect. I have a KAITO SW/AM/FM with the MP3 recorder player worked good till i dropped something on it and broke MP3 modual anyway LCD screen on that radio was way to small for my old eyes. This one finaly went down in price so i bought it nice big lighted display and great audio for the one ear i can hear out of after stroke i had a few years ago. With one of those wind up antennas i had receives pretty good. I think when i save a bit i will get a Grundig 750 till then this will do just fine. I am using AA battery's 4 Sanyo Eneloops but for me only works for about two long days of listening then they go down one bar on display out of four have not tried D battery's yet. \But it does work good with wall wart with no interference.
I bought the Opteka Battery Pack Grip for my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, and was a bit leary about the considerably lower price than the Canon brand battery pack grip. I am pleased to report that the Opteka grip has met my expectations.PROSThe grip fits extremely well on the Rebel XTi. It even comes with a convenient place to store the battery compartment lid (which must be removed to insert the grip into the camera. Removing the lid is an easy procedure).Attaching the grip is quick and easy, with a large, serrated wheel to tighten the grip against the camera bottom.The finish on the grip is different than that on the Canon-brand grip. The Opteka has a thin, rubbery, texturized non-slip insert layer over the front, bottom and back. The Canon grip's rubbery insert is smooth and looks more "finished." My only concern about the Opteka insert is that it shows signs that it may not stay perfectly attached to the grip, and will likely need a touch of cement in the future. Not a big deal, though.The vertical shooting buttons on the grip (exposure bracket, A-E lock, Auto Focus point selection, selector wheel and shutter release) are, as far as I can tell, identically placed like those on the Canon grip. All work like they are supposed to.The grip comes with an "On-Off" slide so you can turn off the vertical shooting buttons when they are not needed. This prevents accidentally activating one of the buttons or taking a picture if they are inadvertently pressed while shooting horizontal.The battery compartment in the grip is very easy to remove and insert batteries. Although I haven't used it yet, the optional AA battery insert looks easy to use, and is good to have in emergencies.The two NB-2LH batteries that came with the grip seem to be OK, and charged up just fine. With the battery that came with the camera, I now have 3 batteries to use. More than enough for the number of pictures I take during a typical shoot.The grip certainly improves the handling and feel of the XTi, which comes with a too-small grip for many hands. Personally, I like the additional heft and mass the Opteka grip gives the camera, although some may object to the additional weight.CONSThis is a very minor point, but worth pointing out. The shutter release button on the Opteka grip is a bit "mushy." What I mean is that it is not always easy to tell when you have pressed the shutter releae halfway down to activate auto focus or metering. There is a noticable tactile difference between pressing the shutter release down on the camera, and the shutter release on the grip. It's as if the spring underneath the camera's shutter release button is a bit stiffer than the one for the grip. However, if you use the viewfinder to determine whether you have achieved focus or not, then the little bit of mush in the grip shutter release won't make no never mind.BOTTOM LINEWould I recommend this grip to a friend? Yes.Would I buy another one if the need arises? Yes.
This is a great product. I bought mine in 2001 and still use it to this day on a daily basis! There was a period of few years that I didn't use and when I graduated to wireless mice, but when I got frustrated with it, I found this and started using it. Its been 2 years continuously and I have no qualms with it. The bank button is use frequently but the forward button is hardly used because of the placement.The scroll wheel is much better than the new ones as it "clicks" and not lightly smooth scroll. The mouse is also ergonomic for my hands.Get this if you are on the fence. You won't regret it. Its not everyday you see technology item still selling since years ago.I also recommend the Microsoft Natural Keyboard with this mouse.
I'm sure this is a wonderful case for the 30MB version of the ZEN, but it absolutely does not work for the 60MB ZEN. They should place a warning label on this product. Or at least specify that it is only compatible with the 30MB.
For the price, you cant do any better... Perfect for low or mid draw amp installs... Literally everything you need, and fair quality (great for the price, though). Highly recommended for the smaller install and budget minded individual. "Smaller" meaning I probably wouldn't use it for more than 300 watts (RMS, not peak) because of the 8 guage power wire. But that goes for any 8 guage wire, not just this product...
The review is more a warning about the seller - Nextweb Sales. I ordered the following item: 1 SanDisk 4GB MicroSDHC Card with SD Adapter and Bonus USB reader part# SDSDQ-4096-A11M. The item I received was part# SDADQ-004G-E11M which is a STAND ALONE 4GB Sandisk micro SDHC card with NO SD adapter and NO bonus USB reader. Nextweb Sales admits to the switch, but won't resolve the matter. AVOID THIS SELLER!!!"
I have to give this item a 4 because it has flare and ghosting. I would buy a multicoating filter that will not have this problem. But it is a good Canon product.
This lens is hard to review since it does have some significant weaknessnes so let me get those issues out of the way:1) Not a good low light performer. Don't think you are going to set this up in a low lit room and a tripod and get the AF to cooperate unless you provide additional light. You will have to manual focus.2) No AF limiter, which wouldn't be a problem if 1) wasn't a problem.Ok, bad news out of the way, lets go over the good news:1) This lens is TACK SHARP. You won't find a sharper lens. This thing could resolve out to 200mp is my guess, but we won't know about that given the current state of sensors.2) With well lit situations this lens is an AWESOME macro AND portrait lens.So the dilemna is how much to punish it for the low light performance. In my view, not much and here's why: For what this lens does well you are not going to find a lens that does better. This lens max's out the categories it does well in (sharpness, color, contrast) when properly lit so I'm going to give it 5 stars. To do otherwise would be like taking points off the Canon 300mm 2.8 because it didn't take decent picures in the house at the last birthday party. One lens cannot be all things to all people.
It lacked assembly directions -- but it was very easy to figure out.I removed my IDE disk from my dead laptop, assembled it into this enclosurecase and pluged it into my new MAC. It showed up as an external drive and ALLmy potentially "missing" files were there. 1/4 hour from unpacking to plugginginto the MAC.Price is great!
Had excellent service the unit arrived promptly.It has excellent picture quality and is easy to operate.I am very pleased with this purchase.
I installed this kit in my 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. No problems with the install and the product worked as designed. Only complaint is the crimp connector ends were too big for the gauge of wire used.
I am very happy with the product. The service was great! I will definately order again. Thank you for a great buying experience.
I had used the expert mouse for years, and find this every bit as functional as that larger unit at a fraction of the footprint and cost. Fits the hand well and is completely ambidextrous. Yes, the smaller ball size means a bit more care with very fine pointing, but Kensington's software package gives good control over acceleration (though they should slow down the slowest setting a bit more). Optical design means zero maintenance; a substantial improvement over previous models. Well made, attractive and superior to more expensive competing products. If only all peripherals were this good and provided this much value...
The Philips AZ115517 CD Boombox in small, yet produces great sound. It can fit almost anywhere and can run all day (AC power) without overheating or skipping a track. I load up my CDR's to the limit and they play great. Only displays the number of the cd but often the titles are so long anyway with a more expensive one you will just get a few words of the title, or just the artist name and not the song title. So that feature is not worth it. If you are that in need of reading each song title then sit in front of the computer and play the cd.
I bought these to replace the useless headphones that came with my iPod. I think these are great. They sit nicely in my ear and stay put. The sound is plenty good for my needs. I think the case is a little silly, and I ended up ditching it in favor of a Fuji film canister. I like the cord design.
I have had this little gadget for over a year now. I take it with me where ever I travel. Every night when I come back to the hotel or where ever I am staying I download to my laptop all the pictures I have taken during the day, without any problem. First I had an old laptop with Win 98 SE, now I have a new one with WIN XP Home Edition, and it keeps working as good as ever.
I also was very skeptical when I bought this speaker, but I have been pleased with it. I wanted something small and light enough to fit in a backpack, but that would allow me to listen to music in a hotel room or a campsite. It has been perfect for this purpose, and it takes up about as much room as a paperback book. It does not provide the quality sound that speakers 4 times the price do, but it is great for the price. Since it can also act as a charger when plugged in, it saves you from buying or carrying that item as well. It also can be powered by 4 AA batteries. It lasts about 16-20 hours on my rechargable batteries.
I've had mine (1g model) for over a year now and has been great. Not sure what some of the reviewers are talking about though...&#34;There is software loaded on the drive but unless you pay even more money you can not use the 'vault'.&#34;The software that came with mine was fully functional and even when Migo bought out the original Portable Vault software folks, Migo is still providing software updates.&#34;The item is bad, I bought it a few months ago and suddenly it stops working and I loose all my information,&#34;They are called backups. They are pretty easy to make.
This rechargable battery was reasonably inexpensive and installed in my GE phone easily. After the initial long charge, it has worked perfectly. I would purchase again for the other phones in my house.
i am very satisfied about this product in terms of quality price & delivery timei advise all the people to buy it ,its perfect
I added this remote control to my DSLR arsenal approximately a year ago and I am very much impressed with this remote control. I have used this remote for taking pictures for potraits,objects,family group photos, with the camera on a tripod. Its very handy and very useful if you don't want to use the in built timer in the camera and run to get into the picture shot. 4 stars....? because a couple of times there were issues with the range of this remote control. But overall satisfied with this tiny/useful accessory.
This product is exactly what it is. While a nice addition to use, in my estimation to sensative to the slightest sound.keybord stokes,my touching even the desk it sat on tranmitted that sound.also even adjusting the stand it sits on was noisy.If you want just something to talk with or have fun,this product is ok.If you want more serious voice transmision,I'd pass on this one!
I've been using this for quite some time now. I was running Christmas light through this for 2 years (at it max 1875watts may I add) and it's still like new. It didn't get nearly as hot as I thought it would based on other power strips. I have since gotten another one of these to run my computer and crazy amount of other things off of it. I have my coax cable hooked up too. I feel much better knowing that I'm using a power strip that can handle if everything is on at once, and that my valuable (at least to me) electronics are protected from power surges. I highly recommend this item.
This cable is very well built with secure connections and a substantial cord. Works perfectly with my Onkyo reccaiver and Hsu subwoofer.
This is my first digital camera bought after researching the web reviews. I took 16 pictures at a 4th of July parade and the results were fantastic. It's easy to use the default mode and just point and shoot with excellent results of clarity and color saturation. I made 2 4x6 prints on my HP 932 and people couldn't believe these weren't photo lab quality. I tried the software on a Windows 95 computer and couldn't get it to work (possibly no Windows 95 driver on the disk) but my Windows ME with USB had no problem with fast downloads.
The displayed colour of the bag is misleading. I expected it to be a bluish colour but instead it is black (or very dark grey). I was specifically looking for a coloured bag. Now I am restarting the search for one elsewhere.
I purchased this kit about a month ago, and had the opportunity to recently photograph an all day wedding. I took better than 600 images without any problems whatsoever. 99% of the images are great, while the remaining 1% are the product of photographer error. This is a workhorse of a camera. At times I was taking images as fast as I could press the shutter, and the auto focus responded wonderfully, allowing for crystal clear pictures in sequence. I do not consider myself a professional photographer, but I can take good pictures, and this camera made it easy. My pictures looked professional!!I highly recommend this camera and the accompanying lens. Sure, you can pay a lot more, but if you want professional quality without going completely broke, this is the one!
The MX duo comes with the MX700 optical mouse, which is a good idea if you're into gaming, because it has a higher response rate compared to other cordless mice. Also, what's nice is that although the keyboard and mouse need batteries, the keyboard supposedly lasts months, and the mouse comes with a base station / receiver to charge the mouse (using an included rechargeable battery.) As long as you keep it in the receiver/base station when you're not using for stretches of time, it'll always be charged. Also, the mouse has a little light that blinks its battery status.Both mouse and keyboard are very comfortable, and I'm getting used to all the buttons. I'm happy with my purchase!
We tried three of these over the past year - one failed within a month, (the monitor) and the other two monitors failed within four months. The craftsmanship is terrible and not worth the money or the bother.The company is difficult to deal with also - hard to get replacement parts without an extraordinary amount of hassle. And I mean extraordinary.It also has a lot of interference with phones and microwaves(both old and new). However, that fault was livable if it would have continued working.After getting completely frustrated, we switched to a different company (Summer Infant with flat screen monitor) and are completely happy...works great with absolutely no interference from anything in our home.
This thing is impossible to remove. Debris has since worked it's way in between the screen and the mini and is a thousand times worse than a scratch.
Brother toner is a good product and works til the very last drop; when the light flicks on indicating that toner is needed, I can take it out, shake it a few times, and re-insert. It will then last for another month or two.
I bought this device because of it's high rating in a GPS magazine. I have been entirely pleased.
When I was much younger, like 18-20 I had a pair of Koss Headphones that I bought at a local music shop for like $15. I've never had a pair of headhpones i liked that much again. They technically still work, but I broke the connection between the headphone and the head band.I've been using SennHeiser 201HD's at work for a few years now. BUT the bass was never terribly pleasing. I had decided to buy a more expensive set of headphones and was reminded of my old Koss Headphones over Christmas.These things are amazing. The base response blows the Sennheisers out of the water (and yes, I know they are twice as expensive) the comfort unbelievable. I have even taken them to a local radio shack and they sounded better (TO ME) than the 249.99 Beats they had on display.I gotta say, these things rock. Frequency response is unbelievable in a cheap pair of headphones like these.
Great HDMI cable. I'm very happy with the performance of this cable. If you pay a lot for an HDMI cable, you're a fool.
Pretty much just echoing all the good reviews out there. I got the black version, and it works well, chances are your tv has a code to put into the remote, but don't be fooled if you lost your remote and there is no code, you can't just magically program it. mabe a different code might work though.macros are extremely cool and buttons get a little getting used to
I would rate these component cables as good in terms of image quality. They are not the best I've seen or used (with both a projector and a LCD HDTV) but the short length compensates somewhat for their average quality dielectric. Build-wise they are pretty sturdy, flexible, and the connectors fit well. Factor in the price and they certainly are a good buy.
I got this as a present. Connected with a modem to the Net. Got through. Things were okay and downlaoded some nice applications. Then suddenly within a month the screen broke, and I don't even know how. I certainly do not remember mishandling it. Compaq wants big money to fix it. I gave them a piece of my mind about the flimsy screen and they said they cannot give me a free screen when they have been charging others. Is Compaq making a profit from replacing screens? I gave it away to a techie friend who is going to get the screen fixed or do something else with it; he told me CE devices are not bought by people in the know.Finally I decided to shell out for the famous PALM VII. I then realized that the whole world is providing all sorts of software and utilities to run on the PALM, most of it exclusively for PALM OS. But that is not Compaq's fault that PALM OS dominates the software written for PDAs. But until you have had a PALM you dont know what you have been missing.Also PALM lets you do lots more browsing thru clipping. I even signed up to trade stocks with my PALM; sorry again for Windows CE users -- major brokers only provide this on the PALM. Basically I like to use the PDA for more than just inbuilt functions (I am a semi-techie) and that is where PALM is worth it -- PALM OS gets you loads of fun free applications and utilities.And of course PALM screens are made to last.
I was pleased to receive the "Emerson NR303TT Heritage Series 4-in-1 Home Music System" recently, which now compliments The Noctuary splendidly. The antique smooth wooden finish design with all the modern features as well, being both aesthetically and technologically pleasing is a wonderful combination. It almost seems like these retro-innovations were made with the discerning artistic enthusiast in mind. In today's disposable society, where in many cases the herd's "past" is our present, from rare collectibles, to scouring antique shops for rare treasures, furniture, and objects d'art, this combines the best of both worlds in one.Record turntableI do have a penchant to collect rare vinyl, for the artistic, evocative, and arcane sonic value. Considering I also have preserved much of My first purchases, this will be quite interesting, much better than the rather bland current models. Plus, the liftable top also provides for a nice pedistal for a bust or statuette.Cassette PlayerLocated on the side, with which to listen to My extensive collection of tapes, some of which have been incrementally collected on CD as well, but much of which are both irreplaceable and contain sentimental value as well.AM/FM featuresTuning knobs with spindle pointing to station numbers, the yellowish light, provide for a particularly evocative experience, even with that certain whistling sound while changing between stations. At times, it almost seems as if one is receiving stations from the golden era of radio.CD playerThe black planchette is contained behind a decorative silver finish design and is completely unobtrusive for one's total environment theme.There is no denying the time travel dynamic which occurs when using this entertainment system, as well as others in the line, wherein one feels as if transported and preserved into the misty corridors of one's timeless preference. These types of 'retro-designs' have been available for a few years now, and in My opinion, it behooves the cultural anthropologist to take advantage of their recreation.
I think this is a great camcorder for someone on a tight budget, but I don't like the fact that there is no cartridge to play the Hi-8 tape in the vcr there is a cord you hook your camcorder to the vcr with and use the camcorder almost as a vcr to play the tapes and you hae to record the Hi-8 on to a vhs from your vcr in order to not have to use your camcorder. The only good part about that is that you can use the Hi-8 tape as many times as you need to and then jsut record it on to a vhs and reuse the Hi-8 tape.
I choose laptops for most of our employees, but in this case our CEO saw an ad and just ordered this laptop without our permission. He ended up switching to Mac, and this little beauty ended up in my hands.The display is beautiful. I can switch to low-power mode and get 5 hours battery life (and this is after 6 months usage).When it comes to performance mode, I use this thing to death. I play Warcraft regularly and its solid performance embarasses our brand new maxed-out MacBooks and even some older desktops I've seen.The base area does get extremely hot when in that kind of intense performance usage - hot enough to burn someone unaware of the issue.The keyboard is unique. At first I didn't like it, but quickly grew accustomed and with some usage I have grown fond of it.This Vaio is more sturdy than it seems. With its thin metal construction and clicky keys, it seems very delicate. But it has stood the test of time: I even spilled a little liquid and it and it didn't even notice.Does not include an OS re-install CD, which is the reason I didn't give perfect rating. This is an absolute necessity in this day and age, Sony. There is also far too much bloatware installed on here - not neary as bad as Dell or Lenovo, but far more than I'd prefer on a new system.The software used for the fingerprint login ('biometrics') *works*, but it seems to crash once in awhile. It took me awhile to figure out what was crashing, but it is this process. I doubt most users will experience crashes like this unless they also use the dock, which is almost always when it crashes. As an system administrator, I'm always weary of OS-level features like login windows (MS-GINA particularly) being modified by 3rd party applications, but it does seem to work 99% of the time even when logging onto domains, etc...Haven't tried Vista, linux, or hacintosh on it, would like to know what other's experiences have been with those OS's.
you need to be very very very patient to operate this dvd player.if you can waste your time on it than you can waste your money on it.
Great communication & quick delivery. The battery works great! It's exactly what they say it is, a new battery without all the packaging. A pleasure doing business with them.
I got this router specifically because it supports the Tomato firmware (google for it, it's free and open source). The firmware from Linksys/Cisco kinda sucks but the Tomato firmware makes managing multiple users with high bandwidth and low latency needs a breeze. It looks good and works great.I now run Skype calls while my housemate does torrents and the Skype signal sounds better, with lower latency than my phone line. This was not the case with my older Netgear WGT624. Granted, this is after I spent some time configuring QoS.Again, the built-in firmware on this router sucks. Buy the router and install Tomato.
We own a small home based video production business and thought that this DVD recorder would be an excellent addition for providing DVD's to customers that requested them. However, it fails during recording about 1 of 3 dvd's and unless you are watching the screen at the time, you will not know it until the finished product is watched and a screen freezes or jumps ahead about 3-4 minutes into the program.There is absolutely no mention what-so-ever of these error messages in the book so there is no chance of trying to correct it. We have tried 5 differant manufacturers of DVD blanks both +RW and +R and it doesn't make any differance. As I said, unless you are staring at the display at the time the error occurs, there is no indication that it happened, so we have sent out batches of 40 and 50 dvd's only to get 25-30 returned from our "un-happy" customers. It is unrealistic to stare at the machine while recording 50 copies so I'd call that a problem.There is also an odd feature that allows you to somehow change the configuration of a recorded DVD to be compatible with certain players but there is no explaination as to what is happening to the DVD when you perform this "magic" step so one cannot determine a useful way to implement the option.When it worked, it was very easy to use. But it is way too un-reliable and un-documented for any serious user.Based on others comments, this is a common problem with the unit. (if anybody wants a good deal)
I always trust Logitech to make good PC peripherals. I've got all Logitech game conrollers, mice, keyboards and on one PC, even the speakers. Although the Logitech headphones suck, the mice are top notch. It is accurate and comfortable. Only downside is that sometimes the scoll wheel goes crazy and scrolls too much or very sporadically but that is rare. A terrific mouse. I use it for daily use.
Nice looking mic, sleek and good quality. Wow, seeing the price that it is now, makes me happy to say that i paid less than $20 for. In all, great deal, great price and worth the price for great quality. Even if i paid the $40 for this, It would be very worth it. This is a mid priced microphone. I give it 4 stars because it's simple, and sleek. No problems with recordings and chats. It's also mountable to your monitor.
The drive ran fine for 6 months, then failed without warning. A disaster!Do not buy this drive!
The only way you're going to get this product to work as it should is if you have a fairly high level of technical knowledge about computers, but if you have a high level of technical knowledge about computers you should be able to come up with a better way of transferring data (i.e. free). So really, this product is pretty much useless. I don't want to say its completely useless because I might use it to lash things together to make a raft or tie things onto my car, I can't predict the future. Anyways, I'm very disappointed I purchased it.
This product worked great and was the right price. It was the original equipment for my device so I plugged it in, charged it, and it is working great!
I bought this printer after reading other reviews and talking to several sales persons at different retailers. I must say that they were right. The Canon MP830 lives up to the fame. I originally bought this for the picture quality. The set up was very easy...just follow the instructions that comes with the printer.I couldn't believe how colorful and clear my pictures printed out. They look just like I had them printed at Target or Wal-mart...better if you ask me. It is very easy to use.Although I found the regular printing sort of pale when on regular paper, it still produces a clear crisp image. When you first turn the printer on it takes a few minutes to warm up and when you print your first item it is rather slow but once you get past the first print job ... its a breeze and the speed kicks in for fast continuous printing. I curently own a Canon camera and love the ease of just plugging my camera into the printer (slots) and just print my pictures by hitting a button on my camera. Or you can also take your camera card and insert it in the slot for the same result. A must buy for any Canon lover or anyone looking to upgrade to a 4-in-one printer. At $239 (the price I paid at Amazon)it is well worth the money. Reg. price is $279.99 + tax at your local store.I cannot comment on the faxing and scanner because I have not used them at this time. But I'm sure I'll be equally as happy.
The major strengths are the performance of the image sensor at 1600 ISO. It produces very good quality images here, and is a great way to break into the DSLR arena. Another great strength is the battery life. It can take almost two days' worth of heavy vacation photos (approx 6-700 exposures - 1/3 to 1/4 flash), before showing the need for a charge. It has a built-in editor that does red-eye repairs better than anything else I've seen.The only weakness I can think of is the lack of an internal focusing motor, so that you couldn't have AF when using a Nikon film camera's AF lenses on this body. It still works, just won't focus automatically.I you buy one of these, and wish to supplement the knowledge available from the owner's manual, go here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/users-guide/index.htm Ken has done a great job of showing you how to get more out of this camera, or how to enjoy it more.
My purchase was shipped within hours and delivered days before expected. The batteries worked exactly as advertised; the price was phenomenal.
When the player finally arrived, I was ecstatic. The look of the player was gorgeous and the machine was so sleek and light, and I loved the long cord of the remote, because I tend to store my CD Player in a bag as I walk around. The remote-usage for fairly easy to use, even though the user manual is virtually useless. However, I e-mailed iRiver support and received enormous help, so that's that.The free bag is useless as well, so I suggest you get another carrying case or something. The only problem I really have with the player is the battery-life, and the batteries that are part of the extension are kind of cumbersome when I want to carry my player around. However, I'm willing to pay the price for good-quality music. Besides, the player comes with a charger, which is enormously useful when I'm just sitting around at home, trying to block out all the sounds.The earphones are adequate, but I purchased another set of earphones by Sony on some other reviewer's recommendation. I don't regret it, but I don't find the new set too necessary.The player worked incredibly well, but it lagged on some tracks. When I inserted a burned CD with mp3 files, it started freezing on certain files, but I have to admit that it was probably because the CD was damaged. There's some lag time between tracks, but it's negligible.Oh, and the biggest thing that bugs me about the player is the loud noises it makes while running. I'm planning on e-mailing iRiver support and asking some questions. It's annoying and irritating to listen to the player run.However, all in all, the player is a great investment. I plan on using it for years to come, and the sound quality is just wonderful. I truly enjoy it.
What can I say, this is what the the folks buy who demand the best.
I read the reviews for both the "silent" and non-silent version of this power supply and decided to spend the extra cash for the quiet version. The silent power supply functions fine, but it is by no means silent or even quiet. It's very loud. I can't imagine how loud the non-silent version is. The stock powersupply that came with my PC's case was much much quieter than this "silent" coolmax. If I had it to do over again, I would buy something else. I may even shop around for another and just keep the Coolmax as a spare.
This is my first MP3 player, but I must say that I love it. I have had no problems with it so far. The 80-gig model, the one I have, is more than enough for my whole library of music. I only wish that I could shuffle songs in a playlist, but que sera.
For the price ok i guess. unable to focus at long distance (football Field)of verry little use to me. I would not recommend this product
I bought my iPod Shuffle almost 2 months ago and have no regrets.Before Shuffle, I had no intentions of buying an iPod but one day my floppy drive on my laptop broke and decided to buy a pen drive instead. While searching for one, I decided I wanted a pendrive integrated with mp3 player.I was about to buy the one from Sandisk until I learned it needed a cable to connect to the USB port. I don't want to carry a cable in my bag everyday!So, I decided I'd rather use iTunes than carry a cable. :)At first, I didn't like the idea of not having an LCD display nor FM tuner. I was thinking if I could get used to not having those features and realized I hate the LCD light in my Sony CD player because it is too bright (I listen to music before I sleep) and it consumes too much battery. Also, I never listen to the FM.Then, why did I want those in the mp3 player? Because others have it, therefore I couldn't imagine one without it.I must confess, I chose it also because of its simple design. I don't own any other products by Apple, but I always loved their minimalistic design. Am I shallow? Probably, but I'm happy with it.I had never used iTunes before buying Souffl&eacute; (I named it that way, hehe) but it is very easy to use and so far I had no problems with it.I can live without it, but life is easier with it because I use it everywhere and it is more practical than carrying a floppy disk.Then why 4 stars? Because I wish it included a pouch to protect it from dirt and maybe it will prevent the earphone cords from tangling.I recommended it mostly to students and athletes.
I've had four Garmin GPS units over the years (1 aviation, 2 auto, 1 marine). Each unit has been terrific and Garmin's after sales support is, without question, the very best I've received from any company. Garmin has always proven to be the "ideal model" in my customer experiences with the company. Given my wonderful experiences with Garmin products and support, I was excited to use the Nuvi 680 in my extensive travels.My enthusiasm was short lived and was quickly replaced with frustration. The 680 was continually lost, directed me to a hotel it thought was located on the median of a major interstate (1/2 mile from the actual hotel), wouldn't find major cities or close restaurants and hotels. It wasted far more time than it saved. While the MSN Direct was interesting, in the end the information it provided was marginally helpful at best.Things I liked in the 680: beautiful screen was easy to read in all light conditions; touch screen worked very well; menus were easy to use; all the pieces fit together nicely; the unit is thin which is what initially attracted me to the Nuvi--very nice for travel.Cons: the 680 was totally lost and I used it in several states over many hundreds of miles of driving. I flew into Memphis and when I typed in "Jackson," the 680 gave me cities named Jackson all over the US, but wouldn't list Jackson, MS (200 miles away--and the state capital of MS, for heavens sake!).When I typed in "Hilton" it gave me a list of Hilton hotels 250 miles away from my current location. I gave the unit plenty of time to acquire satellites and know where it was. I tried all the menu options, e.g. "from current location," etc. to no avail. I hit "GO" to a BBQ restaurant and the 680 took me 15 miles to a large public park without a restaurant anywhere to be found in or near the park.I'm a Garmin fanatic, but I regrettably returned the unit as it was completely unusable and sent me on wild rides. Perhaps I received a bad unit--I hope so! Now I'm out shopping again, . . .
I ordered this to replace a broken power cord for an old Technics digital piano and it works great. It was much cheaper than any other replacement cord I found on the web (even with shipping). This cord is non-polarized, so make sure that's what you need.
Some excellent quality cable at a great price.Highly recommend!
Yes, this keyboard is small. In other places I have seen complaints about how the keys feel when pushed. The feel is different. That said, I have used the keyboard for almost half a year now, and I LOVE this keyboard.I am an adult blessed with small hands. On a regular keyboard my hands have to leave "home row" to type in numbers and have to move to the next zip code to use the function keys. On this small keyboard, I can touch type like other people do on regular keyboards. I have had to retrain my self to use only my left pinkie for the shift key and train my right hand where to go for the apostrophe/quote key, but that hasn't been hard.I also do quite a bit of work where I like to keep my right hand on the mouse and my left hand on the keyboard. With this tiny keyboard I can ALMOST reach all key combinations (ctrl +, etc.) with just my left hand. Being able to keep my right hand on my mouse and my left hand on the keyboard has really increased my productivity.If you are an adult with small hands, you may like this keyboard. (My husband, who does not have small hands, says it is like typing on a cell phone key pad. It's not.) If you have a child who wants/needs to type a lot, they may really appreciate a keyboard that fits their hands.I have a very small work area and appreciate the small footprint of this keyboard. I keep it on top of a desk calendar and do not have any problems with it sliding around.This unusual keyboard is not for everyone, but it certainly has been perfect for me.
I purchased this TV on May 21. I felt like I got a smoking deal since I got free shipping and paid no sales tax but shipping took quite a bit longer than Amazon estimated due to the fact that once Eagle trucking received it, they made me wait an extra week for them to bring it to my house. Small problem considering the shipping was free. I was very impressed with the picture quality and features for the price. That is until the lamp unit failed last week after only two months of normal use. The TV suddenly began having problems turning on. The LED lights on the front indicated a lamp problem. I called Toshiba and they offered to mail me a replacement lamp unit without question (lamp warranty is one year and they are user replaceable). They said it would take five business days but I actually got it today after only three business days. I installed the lamp and the TV now works perfectly again. My only hope is that this does not repeat itself in another two months. Depending on who you believe, these lamps are supposed to last anywhere between 3,000 and 8,000 hours but a quick Internet search told me that Toshiba has had a continuing problem with their lamps failing prematurely. I recommend this TV if you can get a good deal on it but I wish I'd purchased the extended warranty.
Bought these for my mother-in-law as I could not stand the volume level she watched tv at. Just got back from visiting and what a great experience. I found myself using them late at night. Very comfortable and sound was good. Radio frequency was a great choice over infrared devices....allowed me to go into the kitchen to grab a bite and still hear the show. Am buying a pair for myself to use in the bedroom so I can watch late night tv without disturbing my wife. Sound quality was great to me. Not sure what a true audiofile who wants live reproduction quality sound would think, but for watching television, these are great!
I love these things. They are tiny, they fit into my ears (my ears are small), and they stay! I use them when I jog, and they don't fall out. I am very happy with them. Plus, the price is perfect. I like getting free stuff, but paying slightly more than that is okay, too.
I was very disappointed with this monitor. We bought our first one for our son a little before he turned a year. It worked great! We loved it. Then about 1 year down the road one of the receivers stopped working. We loved having both receivers so we decided just to use the old one when we travel (since the one receiver did still work) and buy a new one for the house. It was awful. I honestly thought we had gotten a defective model. Took it back and got another one and got the same results. Horrible static! We couldn't hardly hear the cd player we run in his room with lullaby music and it was sitting pretty close to that where we had always had the old one. I don't know if they did something new to it to "improve it" but they went the wrong direction. I would highly recommend you NOT buy this product. We are in the same house, it is in the same room and we are getting much much different results. The older model was much better.
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 does exactly what it is supposed to. The size is nice as it is very small and does not get in my way. It has a hard time with bright backgrounds, and it also has a hard time when it is dark in the room. It is fine in normal lighting conditions. I now see the importance of HD, as this doesn't have it. I also now see the importance and benefits of having HD, autofocus, wide angle lenses, and digital mic. However, for the price, this LifeCam VX-3000 is fine. I wanted it as an entry-level learners cam, and it has been perfect at doing that!
It is a good calculator. Sometimes hard to figure out. It rounds the numbers. Serves my purpose however.
I did a lot of research on this PC, and it's proving to be everything I thought it would. Fast, quiet, lots of features. Amazon offered a great price, minus the sales tax and shipping, so even "comparision shopping" with local stores, there simply was no comparision, especially when you know what you wanted, and I did.
Took a trip to Ireland and it worked good on my razer, as well as recharging digital camera batteries.Highly recommended.
Update: Now I've had the Brother for over a year and a half, and I see that others have had bad luck with theirs. I will temper my original joy with the comment that my first unit did go bad (just wouldn't print), but Brother replaced it with a new one during the warranty period. They are so inexpensive that I bought another one to see me through the two weeks of repair/replacement time. That was less than great, but now I have a backup, for still less than $300.I've never experienced much in the way of paper jams, so I would guess that at this price point, Brother just isn't providing consistent build quality. That's too bad, because the prospect of a bad unit is a real disincentive. I'm still satisfied overall, but recognize that not everyone is having the same experience. And of course the downtime resulting in purchase of a second unit was a drag. I would consider a different printer, but Epson and HP have both been such poor experiences for me (with far inferior support), that I will still probably prioritize a new Brother model when I need to upgrade. No sign of that happening any time soon though.August 30, 2006---------------Ok, I have only had this all-in-one for a little over a week. But after years of being a slave to the HP ink needle, I am so happy with it I want to dance.I have never really seriously considered Brother in the past, and now I feel like I have been living in the wrong world. Like if someone told you "My new car does 0-60 in 5 seconds, gets 70 mpg, and cost $1500. What, you didn't know about those?"For less than $150, I now have a very compact printer with 10baseT ethernet (goodbye nightmarishly technical HP JetDirect 300x external network box), separate ink tanks for all colors, more advanced features than my 3 year old HP that cost around $1000 with the JetDirect, sharper printing, and best of all, real, honest-to-goodness Mac OS X support. Their software and documentation shows an absolute commitment to doing Mac right. (It took a year and a half for HP to get the Mac drivers for my OfficeJet to be minimally functional, and never did manage to handle things like scanning from the unit to a computer on the network.) Brother has earned a long-term customer here, and I am telling everyone I know.Like any AIO, the quality of printing and scanning is probably not up to what you can get in stand alone units. But for general small office/home office use, it is more than fine. If you want the highest photo quality, get a specialized photo printer with a 6-color head. But actually, the photo quality on this unit is still far better than you could get at any price only a few short years ago. It's just that we have gotten spoiled at the truly amazing quality of photo inkjets in the last couple of years.I will probably get one of the Olympus dye-subs for photos eventually, but in the meanwhile, prints from this on photo paper are plenty good enough for posting on my refrigerator door. And the resolution and appearance of business graphics, while again possibly not up to what current stand-alones will do, are the best of any printer I have ever owned, and leagues ahead of the older HP OfficeJet I just gave away.And the best part is, it could fall apart in 6 months, and still not cost much more to replace than I have been spending on HP ink cartridges. My OfficeJet sucked down ink like a storm drain, and the cartridges were EXPENSIVE. It became clear in short order that their business model was built around bleeding you dry on consumable costs. Those guys have quite a racket, but I'm happy to say I am out from under it.Thanks Brother, I will sing your praises to the skies.
I finally received my iPaq 3650 today, whopee! However I realised that it is almost totally useless as I run WinNT and USB is not supported! So now I have to order and wait another six-eight weeks for the serial cradle. What a load of howee!
Pros: delivers exactly what it says.Cons: the upload system, which is already a plus, in their webpage [...] to print is extremely impractical because you have to input one disc info at a time. For those of us who already have a list of discs it'd be great to have an upload function, from an excel file for example.
Now this is not the most exciting keyboard, but I have no complaints. I use a Logitech gaming keyboard on my main computer, but the bedroom desktop needed a new keyboard and this one fit the bill. Good, solid, worth the money.
Impressed by the specs and price I bought this unit. After hooking it all up it wouldn't let me do the registration and setup. Called Compaq, very helpful tech said software wasn't properly installed at factory. Said it'd take 3-4 days to get the recovery discs they'd send me! Called store where I bought it, sposed to get another unit from them today. Hope this isn't a indication of things to come!
Wait!! Stop reading this and order one now!!! That's how sure I am of this boombox. I started my search for a boombox that had characteristics that used to be found in ones from the early 80's when breakdance was popular. Remember when owning a huge boombox was in and toting one on your shoulder was how you listened to it? The nostalgia pulled on my hear-strings. The bottom line--I wanted something powerful, loud and built to withstand the punishment. Fortunately, such a boombox is still available, thanks to JVC. If there ever was a stereo that lived up to the name &quot;boombox&quot; this is it. The woofers kick out the bass beyond anything you've heard in a portable stereo before and the volume goes from 0 to 50! It's built like a brick ****house, which means it will last for many years to come. Best of all, you can own one for $200 at Amazon ($100 less than anywhere else; the only downfall--it's army green--probably the least sold color) Why are you still reading? Order it!!!
I never bought a short radio before. I listen the Genessis Communication Network on the internet, and I always wanted to buy a short wave radio. I didn't know were to buy one. The radio shows I listen on GCN is Chris Gerner, and when I have a day off from work. I listen Alex Joans. On day I was surfen Alex Joan's web site. I saw some sort wave radios for sale at Amazon.com. So I saw this Sangean SG-622 short wave radio for sale for about $30. I said to my self that is for me and order it. When I got the radio, I was sureprised that I can pick GCN so clearly. Now I can take this radio to my work place and listen Alex Joans. All I can say I love this little radio.
I got one of these cards so I can game at gigabit LAN parties and I've started upgrading my home network to gigabit. All three of my PCs at home have one of these cards in them and I found the install to be so much easier than I thought. Windows basically installed this automatically for me. Just shut down, power off, physically install card into PCI slot, boot PC back up and let windows search for driver and you point to the CD that came with the adapter and BAM! you are up and running with gigabit aon the next reboot.I can now transfer files sooo much faster between my PCs. I share and save video files, games, CDs, MP3s, etc between all my PCs and this card and gigabit switch have greatly decreased the time it takes to transfer large files from one PC to the next. This is vital at a LAN party when everyone is trading files. The faster I can go the better.Thanks D-Link!
Bought a new windows 7 computer 64 Bit. Had to find a way to get my Palm Z22 to work. It took a little playing around, finally got it to work.
This camcorder was fine until it turned a year old and went kaput! And we didn't use it that much. Screen just went static, then blank. Now, it just won't go on. Sony's Help desk couldn't figure it out over phone, so we've got to send it back for a $160+ repair. I've tossed it and am looking for a new one. What a waste.
I was very impressed with this little item. On Windows 2000 and XP, you don't need to install any software or drivers to use it, and using it is as simple as just inserting it into your USB port and, Voila!, you have a small, portable disk drive. Really invaluable for transporting files between work and home without the expense and mess of having zip drives on each system or carting around a bulky storage device. Even better for transporting files between Windows and Macintosh computers. No new software to learn as once inserted it just shows up on your system as another disk drive.Finally, kudos to Sony for coming up with an attractive package. It's small enough to fit into my pocket and is darn cute! As another plus, the body is color coded to indicate what capacity the model has.
I ordered 5 of these for work, and could not get one of them to work. The computers I was trying to use them with are all Dell's, with standard Dell optical mice and keyboards. I called customer service and was told it must be a compatibility issue with the keyboard and mouse. If they made a device that wasn't compatible with the most popular computers on the market, then their engineers need to be shot.
Item delivered on a timely basis in the precise condition as described. An excellent transaction.
As many have stated this card is great. I don't have a clue about port forwarding or CCTV's but I got this card in, up & running and can view my cameras from anywhere via the internet or my phone. The cab file it installed is a gem. I received step by step directions once I went to q-see website on how to get everything done and bam! Also, I do recommend simply downloading all current software from the q-see website to get the current ones. I never even used the disk it came with.I love going and checking in on my home whenever I want. I only have 2 cameras right now but I will most certainly be getting 2 more to fill up the card. I go out of town for my job and this is going to help me sleep much better in my soon to be hotel somewhere in the world :)Happy buying!
it is worth a few extra bucks to get the Moose over other polarizers; I like the slight warmth it lends, particularly to digital prints, which can be too blue in my mind.
Bought this from Scheels. Thought something was funny before I even got it to the water cause it was just showing black lines. Well once I got on the water to test it out it kinda worked for about 5 minutes then it would not keep up and started giving false depth readings, then after a while it just went to 60 feet and stayed that way. tried to get it to work by cleaning off the transducer and stuff but no go. Took back to the store and got a hummingbird 160 set it up just the same and it works great. Wanted to give the eagle a try cause I have a older one in the back of the boat with gps and stuff and that one works great, but would not recommend this model if you're looking for a smaller fish locator for a replacement or what ever probably go with the hummingbird.
This thing is tuff, but you have to have to struggle to get it on, since it is made of rubber. It is make pretty cheap as well. No way it is worth $30. And it is even harder to get it off. If you have some sort of base station or charger (I have a pair of Logitech mm50 speakers), you cant plug it in with the skin on, you have to take it off. Only buy this if you plan on never hooking it up to a pair of speakers. Mine just sits on my desk, since I dont want to take it off and put it on every time I want to plug it into my speakers. Buy a thinner skin, this one is way too thick.
easy to set up ,doesent need any power source ! for video its easy to switch between pc and xbox!! i just wish it had audio rca jacks bulit in that would be great!!
I had my doubts about this unit after reading the reviews from naysayers here. However, those doubts proved wrong.This is a solid unit with very good sound. The only detractors are the non-lighted LCD, could-be-better ergonomics, no included AC adapter and reasonably useless enhanced bass settings. The latter produces good bass, but minimizes treble, which I need to hear to enjoy music. The mid-range bass setting is OK but still reduces highs too much. The extra bass setting is heavy-handed and overkill.I bought this unit at a bricks and mortar Target for $64 on clearance, and consider this an excellent buy at this price.The SonicStage software for recording ATrac disks needs work, and Sony is reportedly working on a version 2.0 --- the sooner the better. 1.0 is nothing but a glorified beta release in my opinion.The radio features are a definite convenience.I've paired these with a pair of Sennheiser PX100 headphones, probably the best sub $100 phones on the market (bought for $35 off Amazon). With these headphones, frankly, I don't need any extra bass boost. They sound wonderful with this Sony player. Do yourself a favor if you buy this unit and trash the included headphones for a quality earphone; you won't regret it.Unlike other reports found here, I have experienced no audio anomolies --- no background whining or other artifacts as others have reported --- just clean, perfect sound. I've also been using rechargeable Monster batteries, and they seemingly last forever between charges.This unit is a very good choice for casual portable music users. If you're hard core and need sound all the time with you, you should consider an iPod. But if you're like me, and use portable audio to a lesser degree than a typical &quot;iPodder,&quot; a unit like this might just fit the bill.
If you need a nicely priced up-converting DVD player, without all the bells and whistles, this is the player for you. You can definitely notice the picture quality increase (when using the up-convert setting) compared to the usual picture quality provided by standard def. progressive scan (480p) DVD players.The higher the quality of the DVD transfer, the better it looks with this DVD player. With my old Sony standard-def player, it didn't make much of a difference whether the transfer was high quality or not. Now I can tell which DVDs received a good treatment or not.I have this DVD player matched with a Samsung HL-S5086W 50" DLP HDTV and the picture quality is excellent. It pays to use an HDMI cable rather than the component video as the picture is sharper and seems to have deeper color saturation. I'm very pleased with the purchase.In summary, this is a great low-priced player and does exactly what most people would need from it: up-converts your standard definition DVDs until you are ready to upgrade to Hi-Def DVDs and it doesn't bog you down with a lot of unnecessary options or complex menus.
I bought a sub that didn't have an LFE out just a L and R line in. This cable works perfectly. I plugged it into the R line in and immediately heard my booms. I was worried at first when I figured out I had to buy a cable because they are all expensive and not very long. NOT THE CASE HERE. This is an amazing deal. 25 foot long cable for under $10! Don't waste your money on a monster cable. This cable will do the job just fine.
Although the camera is a bit pricey at just over $3000, it is a full-frame 35mm sensored camera, and more then $4500 cheaper than the highest price full-frame CMOS sensored camera which is the Canon EOS 1DS Mark II (selling for around $7500 USD). Start up is speedy, focus with a USM lens is extremely fast and saving large images to even a standard CF card is miles ahead in speed as opposed to my first camera, a Nikon 5700 (which I don't recommend anyone buy). Lots of versatility built into the camera and great pictures come out of it.Feature-rich camera, well built and a delight to use. The one I just bought is a company camera, but I'll probably buy another one for my personal use. Lots of good lenses available, but the best ones are not cheap. Buy the camera from a reputable seller like Amazon. Stay away from shady characters like Express Camera and other NY area retailers who originally price the camera low just to hook you into buying overpriced gray market lenses. At first they say the have the camera in stock and as soon as you reject their junk lenses, they then say the cameras are on back-order and won't be able to ship for 10-12 weeks. And then for no real reason given, just cancel your order. I'd never hesitate to buy from Amazon.com.
I ordered this television from Amazon on January 15, 2007. The shipping estimate in the confirmation e-mail was 16 January, with a delivery estimate between 19 and 23 January. The item shipped on January 16th, with an estimated arrival date of 25 January.At first, I couldn't locate a website for "Eagle." The actual company name is "Eagle Global Logistics," and Googling that will yield their website. Their tracking information is pretty poor, as the updates didn't seem to make any sense. It would report my shipment arriving in Columbus on one day, and the next day it would update with that day's date, again reporting it had "arrived." This went on for a few days.On January 23rd, the item arrived at Jacksonville Airport, and I received a phone call from "EGL" to set a delivery appointment. I was told the earliest date they could deliver was on January 26th. I asked for an earlier date, but was told the only date I could have was the 26th, and that the best they could offer for an appointment was a four-hour window."Free shipping," does not include the four hours of vacation time one has to take to sit around waiting for the delivery truck.I arrived home at 12:00pm today, and as these things go, the truck arrived at 4:00pm.I buzzed them through the gate, then waited several minutes until EGL called and asked me where my unit was located. I gave them directions and met the truck at the curb. When they opened the truck, the TV was lying part-way on its side, as though it had fallen over. They insisted that they had done that, to "lay it down" as they didn't have cargo straps to carry it upright as the box clearly states.Based on the experiences of others here at Amazon, I expected them to take the TV upstairs, unbox it and set it up so that I could be confident it was delivered in working order. They had no such understanding, they were adamant they were only to take it into my unit and that was the extent of their service. The didn't unbox the unit. I signed for it noting that the condition was unknown, and no set-up service was offered.I believe my order qualified for "White Glove" service, though I have no idea what that really entails. I rather doubt that this was it.After they left, I immediately opened the box, and was disappointed to discover a large crack in the glass of the display. Basically, about one quarter of the panel would separate from the remainder of the panel if it weren't held together in the frame.I called EGL and they told me to take it up with Amazon.I called Amazon's 1-800 number, which has always been a very satisfactory service in the past. Unfortunately, they seem to have made some changes. No combination of menu choices I tried could seem to connect me to a human being. Instead, I received repeated messages directing me to go to the web site to process my return.So, disappointed and believing I will not get the kind of timely response I expect from a web form, I went ahead and tried to process my return on the web page, only to receive an unspecified error message.So I'm writing this review, doing my best to remain composed and as unemotional as possible.The service provided by EGL was unsatisfactory. I believe the TV was damaged in shipment, though of course I have no way of knowing if EGL received it that way or not. In any event, EGL's customer service was surly, lethargic and unsatisfactory.Amazon's customer service, at the time of this post, is non-existent! I have no way to initiate any effort to have this item returned. I am in no way interested in waiting another 10 days for a replacement to be delivered. I am in no way interested in spending another four hours of vacation waiting for a delivery company to come and collect this enormous, inert box occupying my living room,.I have been a very satisfied Amazon customer for many years now, and ordinarily I would be inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt. But this new 1-800 number policy, and malfunctioning web services are unsatisfactory.At this point, the savings offered by no sales tax and a low price have been wiped out by the time, aggravation and inconvenience of this experience. I have no idea how I will be able to speak to someone in customer service in order to arrange for an exchange under terms that would be acceptable to me. I'm inclined to think it would simply be better to request a refund, toss the box down the stairs and let it sit outside until someone comes along to collect it, and go buy the unit at Best Buy. I'm having a party here next weekend, and the TV was to be a big part of that. I really have no idea how I'm going to get to be able to speak, e-mail or smoke-signal someone at Amazon.So, this is just one data point. Others have clearly had much better experiences. But if something goes wrong, expect it to go wrong badly. It won't be a simple matter to clear it up.I'm very disappointed and dissatisfied with Amazon in this transaction.
It is hard to believe this will hold up to a 40" LCD TV, but it will. Great quality! The price here on Amazon is the best. We had to order a bigger adapter plate, but well worth the cost for this great TV Mount. I can easily swivel the TV so I can do my morning workouts in another area of the house. Then push it back into the entertainment center. I love this thing!
I read the prior reviews on this item before purchasing, and appreciated that they were mixed--it seemed like some folks had absolutely no problem, and some folks struggled a great deal with setting this printer up on their wireless networks. I followed the instructions in the manual, and initially it seemed like things were going just fine. However, when complete, I had a strange problem in which only the first portion of the page would print (like a few lines at most), then it would just stop. To make a long story short, it turned out that I uncovered a mistake in how my home network was set up. I had two wireless access points in my home, and each had a different "name." I think the printer must have been able to "see" both of these, and had problems deciding which to use (ok, that's my non-technical version of what was happening). After I set both access points to the same name, I was able to get the printer working on the network without any difficulty. Now it works just fine. It prints reasonably fast on draft mode, and the quality is good for my day-to-day work (I don't print pictures, so couldn't tell you about that).There is still one "quirk," though. When I look in Windows task manager, I see that at times there are 10-20 copies of HP installed programs. I don't know what they all are, and whether they all need to be there. My computer performance seems to be ok, so I don't think they're slowing things down noticibly, but it is kinda weird.Anyway, I really like the printer, and after getting my network properly arranged, install was easy.10/28/07 UPDATE: well, the printer died on me. The black cartridge is no longer recognized by the printer. This gave me the opportunity to spend an hour with HP support. They were very nice, and after doing a bunch of "tests," they agreed with me that the printer isn't recognizing the black cartridge. They offered to send another one out. I won't go through the annoyance that was the exchange process, but you'll get a kick out of hearing that the replacement (which was refurbished, not new) did not work at all out of the box!!! Well, I'm waiting for yet another replacement. I'm pretty frustrated, because I like the idea of having a wireless printer for the house, but it's been a couple of weeks since I've had a working printer now.11/4/07 update: I've gotten the second replacement printer. This one was new (not refurbished), and worked fine. I guess my final (at the moment) assessment is that I really like the printer, but I'm not convinced it's very reliable. HP Customer service was reasonable to deal with, and we got the issues worked out. However, consider whether an experience like mine would make you crazy or not before buying this printer.
We have used several different types and brands of these in the past. I did alot of research before I purchased this set and I read alot of reviews to compare all the sets out there on the market. This set is well worth your purchase and I think the best out there. We are using them for my son and my husband while hunting. After we purchased the first set, we purchased a second set so I can listen from home which is about 9 miles from where they are hunting. As all sets and brands state you have to have optimal conditions to get the milage range that they are rated for. My husband and son are in the mountains with lots of forest terrain and I can still hear their conversation 9 miles away!
Got an ipod a few weeks ago.Software worked fine with WXP (SP2)Device really easy to use.Took it on a trip to Argentina. Great on the airplanes.The right side of the earphones shipped with the unitdeveloped a buzzing sound after a week. Don't think itwas caused by misuse. I'll try returning it to Compusafor a new unit. Problem is the earpieces.The neckstrap and ear piece cords tend to tangle easily.The on switch picks up dirt. But these are minorconcerns. Recommend the device highly.My laptop is dual boot (WXP, Linux) Under linuxyou can mount the device and see all the files.
Not much to say, good price, high quality, picture looks great, didn't have to go to bestbuy and spend way too much money. Also twice as long as the ones at best buy, for about a quarter of the price.
i got this dvd player in the discovery store. I was every excited about it because it was the only one that was both Pal and NTSC. I took it home with me and tried it out immidiately.THe NTSC dvd worked with no problems. When i inserted the Pal dvd, a message appeared that it was the wrong region. I was surprised at this. I phoned up the store and after a while of trying to figure it out they said that it was to change regions automatically, and seeing that it didn't i should phone audiovox.First i got a lady that said that the dvd player wasn't multi-region and Pal wouldn't work. I asked her why it said so then on the box and she didn't know and hung up.I tried again and got a nice man on the phone. He explained that i should phone up technical support and directed me to them. There i got on the phone with a guy that said that region free dvd's were illigal and it only played NTSC.I am now going to return this worthless piece of junk to the store.Audiovox has the worst helpdesk in the world and i don't advice this product to anyone!!!
The webcam is easy to setup and use. The clarity and function are both good, it can keep track of faces and autofocus which is a very nice feature. The logitech software update has some nice features also, autolighting adjustments, a function to use the webcam to record movement when you are away. Overall much more than what you can expect from a cheap webcam.
As I said in reviewing the longer length, these cables work just fine for signals up to 1080p. The low price is the key.
Somebody seems to have written that it took more than an hour from MapSource to etrexLegend ( 8MB ), but I think it is wrong. I have successfully transferred various areas from MapSource to etrex Vista ( 24MB ), and it took only 50 minutes. I think it is very useful in my hand !!
it was really easy to set up. The fax, scanner and copier areall simppe to use. The software worked great with both themac and the pc in my house.Copy looks great as do the recent pix I printed
This little i-pod has on it the entirity of my i-tunes library WITH space to spare...and that is about 60 full length opera's! The amount of music that fits on this device is unbelievable, and the quality of sound is immeasurable. The video capabilities are also incredible. I highly recommend this product...
I was pleased with the performance of this printer. The WiFi setup was relatively painless, just connect the Ethernet cable to setup, then unhook it once the Printer has been configured to use the WiFi. There is a simpler "one touch" WiFi install, but my Linksys wireless router that Comcast provided 6 months ago does not support this. I will have to admit that printing over the WiFi connection adds a considerable lag to the printer speed for the initial page. And if you turn off your printer frequently while not in use, you will get an annoying pop-up on your PC that indicates the communication is broken. All in all the print quality and performance are good and it was a fair price on Amazon.
Started using this in my used 1D Mkii that came with factory batteries. This is miles better than what I have been using. Lasts over 500 shots easily and holds a charger for weeks without a loss in battery life. MUCH cheaper than the stock Mkii battery to boot!
Now it's possible that I'm using this "too much", but I've gone through 3 batteries in one year. To me, that's a bit excessive. It works just like it's supposed to so it gets 4 stars.
Right now it is almost 1am. I've had this weather radio for a few days, and like a few things about it, but let me tell you the deal-breaker: IT BEEPS FOR EVERYTHING. You can set it to beep only for emergencies in your area, which is great, but it still beeps for EVERYTHING in your area! All I care about is tornados, but it beeps for heavy rain, thunderstorms, high wind... everything.The alarm volume CANNOT be adjusted. It sounds like a life-size foreign police car inside your bedroom every time it goes off. It doesn't take a bomb going off to wake me up, the volume should be something I can change. Overall, I liked the price and look of this unit, but it isn't user-friendly (or sleep friendly!).We're under tornado watch tonight, so I haven't yanked the cord from the wall, but I keep getting woken up with a shot of adrenaline wondering what the 900,000 decible noise is, only to find it is an alert saying that there's still a thunderstorm outside. Thanks, radio!If you are looking for a radio for your home, I'd look for one with an adjustable alert volume, selective alert types, and SAME technology. This one will drive you insane!
This keyboard combo actually works better than most other wireless keyboard/mouse combos I have tried at any price. At the low price I paid, an amazing value. Highly recommended.
I'm very happy with this product. Originally my system had a CD-RW drive and a DVD-RW drive. However when I got Call of Duty 4 on DVD it wouldn't play in my DVD-RW drive becuase of the copyright software. So I ordered this DVD-Rom drive to replace my CD-RW drive.Installation was very easy and replacing the front cover to black was a snap. Windows detected and installed it without having do a thing, works great with all my existing dvd's and cd's. If your looking for a quality DVD-Rom drive then I would highly recommend this one.
What an incredible product! Very easy to install. Affordible, efficient, well constructed. I've purchased about 6 of these for projector installs in classrooms. The multiple adjustments engineered in this design are awesome. Pretty much solves any allignment issues. Truly an amazing product that saved me so much time from previous mounting products/setups.
Her birthday was a couple of weeks ago and I tried to order the lamp online since it was sold out at the stores, but it was not available online either. It would have gone great with her new furniture. This past week, I was shopping at my local Target store and alas! they had one in stock. I immediately purchased the lamp..bought a 40 watt bulb (as suggested in a previous post) and put it on a table in her sitting room. She absolutely loved it! and it looks great! I only wish they still had it on sale when I purchased it. That was the only downer.
The dryer hangs up well and is really handy to use. I use it every three days and do not have to look for it or plug it in; it is already there. The dryer works well.
This little thing is a stick of dinomite! It has a number of features. So many in fact you probably won't use them all. I got the 1gig size. With so many file transfers I think I could have gotten a way with the 512meg size. I use it to downlod podcasts. I drive allot and my car radio has a mini aux input in the face I just connect it to. [...] The only draw back I have is that the battery has to be recharged via the computer with usb cord. That for what its worth is a small hinderance though. FM reciver isn't all that great either but hey your buying a MP3 PLAYER here!! Not a FM receiver! I still give it a 5*!
This tripod is inexpensive, versatile and lightweight. However, if you're using a long lense in low light, I would go with something beefier. For it's weight though, it's about as sturdy as you can get, I love it. Perfect for backpacking. If ou're not looking for something super sturdy, you can't go wrong.
I thought I was ordering clear heat shrink tape to cover cable labels on my DIY cables. However product is actually a heat shrink film that apparently is used for packaging. However on second look I got exactly what I ordered and can not in any way fault the seller. Should not order late at night when you're half asleep.I have not tried to contact seller to return because the product works perfectly in a different application I have at work. It is the perfect size to cover labels on LISTA cabinet drawers and is actually cheaper than what we were using.Still looking for clear heat shrink Tape if there is such a product but very happy with product for unintended use.
Does what it says it will do. I really can't measure if I had any improved performance by installing the extra memory. I just got my imac and it seem very fast out of the box, but because I want to install CS3 later and thought by having 2 gigs will help boost the performance somewhat.
IT DID NOT MY ETREX AS ADVERTIZED!! I NEED TO SEND IT BACK. PROBABLY A GOOD PRODUCT BUT DID NOT PRODUCE WHAT IT WAS ADVERTIZED TO DO. COULD NOT FIT BACK PIECE ON THE ETREX DUE TO MICRO CARD SLOT THAT BUTTS OUT SLIGHTLY. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A GOT SOMETHING THROUGH AMAZON THAT DID NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. HAVE BEEN SHOPPING FOR YEARS ON AMAZON
This is a great camera. It's my first time using a digital and it's easy to use. I enjoy being able to print pictures on the spot and would recommend this camera to others.
1) tip of the 12V power plug is broken when I open the box. Why quality control did not catch it before ship it out?2) the GPS software freezed up twice during my 3 hours long trip. Each freeze requires multiple hard resets to clear. each hard reset take 3-5 min to complete. I don't think the risk and I took and my time wasted with HGPS35 worth the money I saved.
Bought the product on christmas.To my surprise and disappointment, the S50 does not have a built in tuner like the the XM MYFI portable. The home kit is not available until late january so after 2 days I had to ask myself why spend about 3 bills for it, when it's basically no different than having the starmate w/color & cute graphics for each station.It does save mp3s but there is way too much button pressing to get to your playlist or songs. It works but not impressed with it's portability which is how they are advertising this product. I've returned it and will try the MyFi from XM.
I got my Zune for Christmas...almost 2 months ago, and I have to say I love it so far. At first though, it takes a little bit of effort to keep your songs in albums you want on your Zune. The software changes the song information to incorrect information sometimes, and takes it out of the album you already had it in the Zune. But you can turn the option to update song information off..did that no prob. Next, if you want to make sure every song stays in the same album folder...you have to make sure the song information for every song in that album is exactly the same, besides the title of the song of course. When you first get it and are learning this it is time consuming. Now if you have the patience and get through this, you'll enjoy your Zune. This is definitely something you need to learn to use before truly enjoying it. I've watched videos on it, the screen is great....though watching the videos drains the battery quicker, which by the way I don't think it's as long as they say....definitely less than 12 hours of listening. But I love it, it's easy to locate your music, photos, videos...the radio is unbelievable, I live in New York and was listening to a radio station from Chicago on it. My friend's wife has one, and she got signal from a radio station in Tokyo...wow!!! It's easy to navigate, the only thing that I really wasn't too fond of was the look...this thing is pretty ugly. I'll give that edge to Ipod, but that's about it. Which by the way reminds me, I've downloaded music into my Zune from CD, and the net, and haven't even used the Zune website yet. That goes to all you Itunes slaves ;)
As a student at a top music conservatory, I use the 'TuneTalk Stereo' all the time!!! It's great for recording lessons, coachings, practice sessions, or actual recordings! The quality is very very good especially for the price and size! It fits perfectly into the bottom of my 80 gig iPod and is very easy to use! I definitely recommend this to anyone... especially music students!!!!
my belief is that the whole deal with this enduring design is the lack of a crossover network, which eliminates the blurring of sound which can occur in the most critical part of the audio spectrum, the midrange. its that simple. yes, the eq adds phase problems, but the lack of a crossover is a first order effect, relative to the more subtle effect of the skewed phase relationships caused by the equalization. there, i said it... i use and enjoy these speakers as my second system. the reference rig is magneplanar based, and i find much to love in both systems. remember the little klh fm radio? the henry kloss design? with a similar full range speaker? same deal. thanks!
It is very nice product to buy..I will recommend others to buy it.....Thanks for sending.Once again thanks
Very happy with the functionality of this device. I used the learning feature which was easy and I recorded macros.
I have had 3 other types of FM transmitters for my iPod and this one is the best. The device searches for a clear channel for you, and the channel is displayed in the iPod screen. No muss no fuss. No trying to read tiny red LED numbers, no searching through the channels manually, simple and efficient. You can do it all manually if you prefer then set the device to the channel you like. We just took it on a 3000 mile road trip and it was awesome and kept the music rolling along with us. I love it.
What can I say? A good laser cartridge at a fair price. Add super saver shipping and you have a good deal!
I've been looking for a small realiable bedisde alarm clock/radio/CD player. This one easy to operate in all three functions. Not only does it work properly and easily - it arrived on time, undamaged. I am very, very pleased! Buy this one - don't hesitate!
I got these headphones and thought they were great. They sounded like it was a minature subwoofer with crisp sound quality. I was happy with it and bragged about how great they were...until a month passed...After a month the right side of the ear buds completely died on me. Someone suggested to me that it might be ear wax -.-" and after poking it with a pin it was perfectly clean. The "solution" didnt work at all and once again i was left in a stump.My one month warranty expired and it didn't make sense how they just stopped working when i just use it on daily basis for listening purposes with my mp3.Now i am left with my default headphones that came with my iriver and it really disappoints me that after going through many reviews i still ended up with a much disappointed headphone...
Works great! Images are very sharp and the scanner is definitely travel size. Perfect for trips to the library for instance. Scans well enough to use in place of a desktop unit, if need be. Best feature is that it will scan legal size documents.
I have owned my Canon Pixma MP830 for two years now. Worked AMAZING! Until the error codes showed up, first there was 6A00 which in NOT in the book under problem solving error codes. Then error code 5100 started showing up. I called tech support who were great, except could not help me. They said the problem is in the circuit board and I could either buy a new one at their discount (they gave me a code that is good for two weeks) or pay to get it fixed and I would have to pay for the estimate to see what that would cost. SO my dilemma .... buy it again... or get something else. Lemon or Cherry... roll of the dice. But buying a new one every two years is not what I want to do!
I've had this camera for over 2 years now and it still takes beautiful pictures! Easy to use and very durable, I dropped it a couple of times and NOTHING happened. I highly recommend this product.
I have been wanting to get a Blu Ray player for a while. After looking at the available models I decided to wait for the Sony BDP-S1. I have had good luck with Sony in the past so I figured I would go with what I know.I am really glad I did. The PQ is amazing. I didn't think I could get a picture so clear. I have a Sony KLV-V40A10 LCD flat screen. It is only a 1080I but when using the BDP-S1 it is so clear and sharp, its amazing.I have watched several movies with no lock ups or any other problems. In fact I haven't had the player do anything it isn't suppose to do.The load time is a little slow. There is a slight delay when giving commands but this is a new tecnology so I don't really have a problem with the few little quirks. The good far out weights the bad.
On the screen this case looks like it will work. However .. BE AWARE. I have a 1G and 2G and This case DOES NOT fit either of them correctly.The case is very very thin and does not fit snugly. It is very loose and almost falls off on it's own. I would return it, but it will cost me almost as much in shipping as it did to purchase.
This radio is very easy to set up and receives a nice strong signal. Nice blue back-lit LCD which can be programmed to stay on all the time or go on only when an alert comes on or you press the weather button. Nice and compact; however, the battery door is flimsy and does nto snug/snap in. Other con- No mounting holes in the back to mount the unit on a wall. Has desk mount stubs; however, you can not see the screen unless you look directly on top of the radio. Wrote to Midland to see if there is a wall mount kit; however, as I figured, I never received an email back. Overall it is a good radio.
Two brand new vivitar 285 flashes, new batteries, and a new peanut slave on one of the flashes. It does not work at all. What a joke!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this router about 8 months ago (in May 2008). The one I have is a rev. C (still the current model). Since I got it, I'd occasionally had problems with my Internet connection not working for a few minutes to up to an hour; I thought it was Comcast's problem based on some simple network diagnostics.However, I realized at some point that the desktop computer that I rarely use, and which is plugged into the wired network port, was still connected just fine even when my laptop was unable to connect to the Internet (although the laptop could connect to the router just fine, e.g., to change the router's configuration).So there's something wrong with this router. I tried upgrading the firmware, and changing a whole bunch of configuration options, but nothing helped.
you can feel more secure carring your loved photo aquipment in this incredible backpack
i bought this number pad mainly for data entry at work because i have the kinesis freestyle keyboard. i wish it came with a larger 'zero' button like it is on keyboards because i normally thumb the zero. i had to change my habit because the zero button is regular size, and the keys do not travel much. the keys travel about as much as laptop keys. pressing the buttons take a little more effort. i find myself hitting the buttons a bit harder than i have on any keyboard/keypad.overall, i am satisfied with the purchase. they backspace button is very convenient.
Received new Garmin 680 from Amazon in early July and discovered map versions were already out of date. 680 was running V8. Friend had purchased a 660 from a local store in June which had V9 updated maps preloaded. Called Garmin who told me it would cost me $80 to purchase the new maps. Needless to say that I have returned my 680 to Amazon and will be buying the 660 locally for $499 plus taxes.
I purchased this flash unit to replace a troublesome canon 580EX flash unit. Metz has been building flash units since at least the 50's and has generally always been considered a name that means quality photographic lighting. At some point in the past Bogen (known for their tripods) swallowed up Metz, these days their reputation is not quite what it was and after this experience I know why.Canon, like other manufacturers does not release hardware protocal specifics for use in other products and therefore any third party flash unit or other item must be reverse engineered to work properly on a canon camera body. The strength of this flash is the built-in mini usb socket that allows firmware updates to be performed at home (i.e. no more sending the flash into service to reflash the firmware onboard) this is an attractive feature because canon likes to change things on occasion to frustrate third party product users.I use this flash with my canon 20D, so far it has been able to handle anything I've thrown at it. When I bought this flash I also purchased a P76 power pack, however, due to Bogen's poor planning the power cable for the P76 (that connects the flash to the power package) will not be available for at least another month, thus making half my purchase unuseable and the whole purchase not useable for the primary purpose I bought it for....shooting fast sports where I need the flash recharge speeds only available with the external battery package.The flash integrates perfectly, at least with all the functions I tend to use, with my 20D and I've read reviews that the wireless functions work fine too, even if mixed with canon units and controled by the canon infrared camera mounted wireless unit (ST-E2). Most third party flash units that even offer the wireless mode are not reported to work well or at all if mixed in with Canon flash units. The controls are fairly simple on this unit, simpler than the 580EX. The back of the flash has an on/off switch and three buttons, the LCD menu controls the flash using combinations of those three buttons. One of the buttons also functions as the test and lights up to indicate flash ready. The only annoying feature I've run into is that the flash has a continuous tone when the capacitor is charged and ready that also acts as an audible exposure confirmation....I wish they'd put an option in the menus to shut that off, I for one find it annoying.The book that comes with the flash is Metz usual top notch--no obvious japanese translation here. I was also kind of surprised to see that the flash is still made in Germany. The flash unit, using AA batteries is fine but I'm really upset with Bogen that they didn't do a better job of making sure that the power cable for it was available at the same time the flash unit was made available. Most professionals are going to want to use this with a battery pack, it just seems completely dumb to release a professional flash unit for a 5 fps camera like the canons and not also make sure the flash can be powered with an external pack. Metz apparently used to sell everything together as a kit, now it's all separate and optional. When looking for a cable the V58-50 in the book (also seen as metz 5850) is the correct cable and not the 5376 listed incorrectly on some internet sites. Also be aware that at least as of this writing Amazon does not have the cable available (I complained to Amazon about that, why sell two of the three pieces needed to make something work, just stupid).I wish there was a way to update reviews on amazon but there isn't, I would like to comment here on how well it keeps up with my 20D in full out 5 fps mode but I can't because I can't get a stupid cable to connect the 400.00 battery pack I also bought at the same time I bought this. Last thing that needs mentioning is that unlike the 580 EX canon unit I've got, this unit needs no batteries installed when it is connected to external power, which if you ask me makes it superior to the 580 right there, you've got no idea how much the extra weight of four batteries will affect the weight of the camera in a long shooting session.Overal this is a great product other than Bogens stupid handling of the power cable issue. Personally I agree with reviews that say the exposure is better using TTL mode than canon's own 580. Canon is due to release the 580EX II in the next few months, it promises a tad more speed and a few other improvements but for now I agree that this unit is at least the equal of canon's current 580EX.update: Finally got a power cable in july 6 months after I got the flash. It performs well for what I use it for but disappointingly after only a bit of heavy use the flash seems to have a problem. Seeing over/underexposed shots and the display says "zoom err" no matter which lens I put on it. I have read on the internet that others are experiencing the same, getting ready to send it back under warranty service. Version two firmware is out but they don't have it online you have to write and ask for it and they send it to you, very easy to update the firmware, plug in the usb cable (which also powers it no batteries required) and let it run a few minutes, worked fine. Love the flash but there are apparently some reliability issues they need to correct.update: Now the flash is well out of warranty, same stuck zoom head issue has occured again, now it will be something like a hundred bucks to fix it. That will make 500 dollars I'll have it this flash if I fix it again, more if I just buy a new one. Canon's 580EX II is out but they still don't have a high capacity high voltage power pack (just a AA powered pack that goes for a few hundred flashes but not really any more speed). Pretty disappointing, been looking for plans to try to fix it myself but not finding any. I've seen a number of posts...mostly all old about this...I'm half hoping it was just the early units having this. Have tried to write to Bogen/Metz get no answers to emails sent on their website. Very aggravating, don't want to shell out for a new one but don't want to lose my investment in the battery pack either.
I love the sound of the alarm on this clock because it's not so annoying that you have a heart attack every morning. It's more of a nice beep reminding you to wake up. The only thing I miss is suffle mode for the CD player. The direct in for my MP3 player is also nice...
The cable just snapped in and is working I do not know why you would pay any more. The cable itself is quite stiff and thin so I would be careful not to bend it too much or I guess it could break.
Am not a pro, but it works for a person that likes to have all the family members on the digital pictures or who gets tired of holding the video camera for long period of time. Great level of quality from this product; I had this for more than 4 years and still works like new!Very Happy customer
JBL is as good as always at speakrs and I recommend this speakers with out any hesitation.The box was heavily damaged buy UPS but the speakers survived and I think amazon should pay more attention how to rap it up safer way because everybody knows that you can't relay on UPS people.
The brand and fit that came up for my make and model. No issues, just great product performance. Highly recommended.
I replaced a Samsung Home Theater System with this Sony....better sound, better DVD system. Fair price for quality system.
I bought HC85 in July , but got a real chance to shoot for long hours only in October. I found all the controls very very effective and handy. also to add to its video the Still photographs that are captured at 2 Mega pixels are amazingly good. I also tested the Photographs by getting a print and its good enough and comparable with any other camera (2 mega pixel ofcourse).Though i am having a problem or rather some confusion about.1. Formatting the Video while getting it from tape to hard disk2. The video Quality when i view it after writing to VCD is not that good. Probably i am missing some setting while using itit would be great if someone could help me out on this.
Works perfect holding my dvd's!! Sleeves are heavy duty that resist rips that are a major problem with other cheap cases. Zipper also seems heavy duty.
I use this product for cleaning my TV and computer screens. It works so well, too and is a good bargain. The contents of the sprayer last for about 2 years and you get the cloth to boot! A definite BEST Buy!
It pleases my heart to see toys like the Fur Real Friends appear on the market. As an avid animal lover, I operate my own kitty rescue shelter in northwest Ohio. I have always recognized the importance of children learning gentleness and kindness with animals. I believe that toys like Fur Real Friends can help teach children the precious human virtue of kindness toward all living things. At this time I can only fairly rate this toy on its educational merit, because I do not own one, yet. However, I do hope they will be available for purchase soon!
recently bought the iPAL for a trip and it works great, good sound and reasonably portable. Seems better built and sounds better than most other portable ipod accessories.
This cable was exactly what I was looking for - at a way better price than @ Verizon Wireless or other sites.
Okay, I admit it, I was stumped at first. I could not for the life of me figure out how to connect the coax to this thing. There's a plastic attachment with a y lead to the antenna, and presumably the coax connects at the other end of it ... but the coax did not 'fit' . Everyone has been saying how fragile that part is, so I did not want to break anything... and I did not find the "According to the sketch map, to join the signal line and cover the waterproof" instructions to be very clear!Here's the answer. The plastic attachment at the opposite end of the Y connector to the antenna is ....REMOVABLE. I had already figured out that it was 'moveable' ( you have to slide it out of the holder to get it out of the way in order to screw in the bolt to attach the "director" to the "reflector".... but once everything is attached, you also HAVE TO REMOVE the end piece before you can attach the coax. It twists off to reveal the coax connector beneath. Now I realize this may be extremely obvious to some of you, but it sure had me going "hmmmm" for a few minutes, mainly because I didn't want to break anything or be too rough with it, given all the warnings. (My antenna seems sturdy enough, though I noticed that a few of the spacers were bent). Oh, one more caution - a previous reviewer had some cable info backwards, which was a bit confusing. Standard coax has a male connector, and the antenna connector (once you find it hidden under that part I told you to remove) is female. The review said the opposite, which had me thinking I needed to add an adapter but regular cable works fine.I will return with an update after I get the signal going, but for now.... this may help some of you who are as mystified as I was about how to connect the coax.Update: Well, that was easy! It's picking up 20 stations in the metro area and I'm surprised to see that the public television station from around 40 miles away is also showing up - that one has always been spotty in this location. VHF analog is fuzzy but somewhat usable via my hybrid tuner ... they will be gone by February anyway, so that's not an issue of concern, but it does call into question whether the VHF reception is as good as you might need for a digital VHF broadcast. I don't think we have any of those around here,yet, so I can't test that. The signal to my computer (via usb tuner) seems excellent - I have it on my window sill at the moment - perhaps setting it up higher may reach a little further, but this is certainly acceptable. I'm surrounded by other buildings so there are times when OTA reception can be bad -- I'm very pleased with this so far, and think it will be better than previous antenna (Zenith) which I had to adjust directionally to pick up certain stations. The Eagle seems to bring them in without moving the antenna, which is great for setting recordings when you're not home to 'adjust' the antenna. I will say that when I first did an exhaustive channel scan using EyeTV, it only picked up ONE station when I previously had tuned in around 14. That kind of threw me, but I redid the scan for the lower band (non exhaustive search up to about channel 80) and it locked onto 20 channels.I'd give it about 4 1/2 stars if that were possible, but since that isn't an option, I'll stick with 4 and say," Recommended!" Much better than fiddling around with a 'directional' antenna!
This think is really junky- It probably cost $1.25 at most to make in some 3rd world country. Zipper broke, the handle came off, etc. Save your money. Invest in a better class and just buy 2 or 3 or whatever it takes to house this amount.
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.
With my new computer, I felt lost with all my writing and writing classes and helps that I'd saved to floppies unavailable to me.. This SONY drive lets me easily access them, and now I can copy/save files to another medium. Plugged it in and it worked just fine.
I got this free with another order and it is a plus. It works great!
This fan can be connected directly to power supply through the adapter or to the three pins on the motherboard so that the fan speed can be automatically adjusted. This fan is not the quietest at full speed, but pushes out enough air to keep the case cool.
Fuji makes a very reliable blank CD-R that can handle up to 80 minutes of music or 700 megabytes of data. Moreover, these blank CD-Rs are capable of recording data at high speeds--48x! The data I record onto these CD-Rs has now lasted quite a while--over a year at least--proving the test of time. I have used these as data discs and discs to record audio. I almost never got a coaster. Great!The CD-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 or music onto them, I would recommend storing them in slim jewel cases instead of paper sleeves. It's just better protection for your CD-Rs that have anything 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 the packaging advertises (48x). 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 CD-R completed is worth the wait. In addition, DON'T write on these using Sharpie ink pens. The ink will eventually seep through the top coating of the CD-R disc; and this will slowly but surely compromise your data. If you need to label the discs, label its' jewel case using a post-it note.Overall, Fuji blank CD-R discs store data reliably 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 the very highest speed advertised.Use them in good health!
I just love this cooler. I've owned several including the one from the Antec, which i consider pretty good. But this one tops them all.PRO:1. Cools the notebook very well - even in the lowest settings. I love it how i can control the speed of the fan which further enables me to lower what little noise it gives out. I fix computers for my clients and i've seen some hot notebooks which will turn itself off intermittenly because of critical heat. Other coolers lengthened the time between the shutdowns, but this one fixed it for good.2. Nice design(very cool looking-no pun intended).CONS:1. Bad design: although it looks really nice, it has one flaw that would irk some users. Because the fans are underneath, you can't use it as a "Laptop" cooler. Your laps would block all or part of the fan exhaust. I, however don't mind it much. I just use the feet at the either end to rest on my laps and it works great.2. Because it's thickness on the back-end, it's difficult for me to fit it in my laptop bag that i carry. This is also ymmv.Overall, however these cons are negligible to me, so i gave it 5 stars
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 have this router since January 2009. Initially I have bought it for a friend in 2008 and one year after, I have bought back the router to my friend (50% cheaper than new, of course!). The last time that I have powered off the router was 94 days ago and at this time the router never have had a crash or any problem.Of course, since the first day that I bought this router I have installed DD-WRT that brings stability and lots of functionality to the router.I have tested many Buffalo and Linksys 802.11N routers and the coverage is very poor compared with de WRT54GL, that is at least 40% better than similar routers with 2 external antennas.If you want stability and you don't mind if it looks like an "old school" router this is the best router on earth for home and small business customers.I never have had to reset this router by a crash.Finally, if you want a Wireless N router I recomend that you first do a search on the DD-WRT database and confirm if the router that you want to buy is supported to install DD-WRT.Regards from Costa Rica.
What I expected from Infinity. High quality, great sounding speaker. For the price, you can't go wrong. Tweeter angle is not adjustable like the Kappas.
Fits well on the laptop. Good video quality. Havent used the mike yet. Good purchase for the price i got it for
Good price...but, player skips too much. I thought it was a bad MP3 rip or CD burn. I heard a large skip and replayed. Skip wasn't there. Did this several times at different locations. This would indicate the CD was OK and the player was skipping. Skipping will start annoying you to the point that you wished you paid more for a better player. Also, CD must be carefully inserted and firmly pressed into place. Otherwise, the player can't read the CD.
This is the perfect item for an outdoors person. Whether you're geocaching (primary purpose for me), hiking, or marking treestands, this device is the one. Not complicated and easy to send/receive data from a computer.
This case is very well suited for my external HD.It is resistent, does not deform and, besides, it is very discret and beautiful.
Thought it was great, bought it as a Father's Day present. Then, only about 6 weeks after receiving it, the power supply didn't work at all. Amazon wouldn't take it back. Toshiba directed me to take it to an authorized dealer. I did, and they held it a month, then gave it back to me unrepaired, saying that "failure is typical of lightning or power surge." There was no storm. There was also no warning on the box that a surge protector might be needed for the product. I am told that this is not covered under the warranty! If Amazon won't stand behind this product, and Toshiba won't either, I don't think it's worth buying. As a student, I don't appreciate being ripped off of this much money.
Considering that my camera came with a lens that has almost the same focal length (my kit lens is the EFS 18-55 3.5-5.6 IS), I was wondering if this lens was really worth the shocking price.It took all of one afternoon to convince me just how much better this lens is. I still think that the lens is on the pricey side, but performance wise this is an L lens. Images are stunningly sharp, and colors are fantastic. Wide open it produces beautiful bokeh, and because it is a fast lens you can use it indoors as well as out-doors. Since the 17-55 mm range (since it only can be used on a 1.6 FOV body, it's actually a 27-88 mm lens) covers my favorite focal length (35-50mm) it is my favorite walk-about lens. Wide-angle shots (especially inside buildings) are handled equally well as portraits by this lens.Compared to my kit lens -- well, there really is no comparison. The fixed 2.8 aperture through the whole focal range alone puts the kit lens to shame. Mounted on a 450D this lens produces a nicely balanced composition that is easy to handle. AF is quick and silent, and the image stabilisator helps to steady those shots that otherwise would require a larger aperture. As with the kit lens, it can't do miracles, though, as too many marginal pictures unfortunately prove (I should have upped the ISO on those). The much larger (compared to the kit lens) body is easier to operate, and frankly, also looks better. The 77mm filter thread may be an annoyance to you if you don't have any other lens with that size, as you have to purchase new filters and can't share them with other lenses (most of my other lenses, not being L type, have 58mm threads).Although the barrel extends with zoom, it does not turn during zooming, nor during focusing. This helps a lot when you are shooting outdoors with a circular pol filter and have to get the right focal length fast.Although the lens has a nice weight (650g), I am a bit disappointed that the barrel is made from plastic instead of metal - I would expect that a lens with this price tag would have a quality feel to match. The plastic does feel a bit cheap. I'm also disappointed that this lens did not come with a lens hood. Again, at that price I would expect these things to be included.When deciding to purchase this lens it is important to also consider the fact that this lens is an 'EF-S' type and will only work on 1.6FOV cameras, not on full frame bodies. It will therefore stay with your 1.6 should you get a full body later.Personally, I think it is an excellent lens, and I happily recommend it to anyone who shoots in the same focal range.
If you want a simple camera with good image quality, this is the one to get. For basic stuff, you can't go wrong.
These tapes are difficult to find locally, so was very happy to find them on Amazon. They work perfectly and I will purchase more since I have an 8mm Sony Handicam that is in great condition. I see no reason to replace my camcorder.
A good sturdy bag. The only thing is it is a little tight with my 17" laptop, but it still fits.
I'm very happy with this. i have a small place but the sound is great. I highly recommend this product.
I've had this tripod for a while now and I've used it numerous times indoors and outdoors. It has served me very well.The quick release plate is very useful. It folds down to around 20inches which is really handy and can be latched on the outside of a camera bag.Its providing a great deal of convenience for the price it costs !!
Mine didnt work...not the clock, not the radio, not cd player but I noticed things about it that would have made it an unsatisfactory item anyway...1. its very cheaply made...19.99 would be tops to charge but i paid over forty seven dollars. I am disabled so prefer products that are very easy to use but this one, besides being cheap has so many buttons and levers to push and click that its ridiculous. To work the cd player there are first little levers that must be put to cd player on each side (and I mean little) or radio, alarm, etc you must see both sides are set up for the same reason). then there are buttons to push on the top and the front. I didnt realize mine didnt work at all because I thought there must be some other on off switch in addition to the ones I had arranged. I should have realized something was wrong when the clock porton didnt even light up. Even before being disabled I wouldnt have wanted to go through pressing and pulling buttons and lever on four sides of a product just to listen to a radio or play a cd. This is my second bad cd player via amazon..the first was a 20 portable so I jumped up to this for 47 with no better results. Now I will try a 89 dollar unit but I am so tired of all the junk from china that isnt worth five bucks let alone the high prices they want.
i dont know if it the fact that they are so cheap compared to the other speakers but i would say these sound much better than my girlfriends powercubes she purchased two years ago. The sound is more crisp and clear and the bass is clean and doesnt distort at any volume, and takes up a small footprint, you can either stand the subwoofer up or place it flat on the ground with supplied pads. Another plus is that these speakers have headphone out. A real big plus! Get these if you are in the market for inexpensive yet awesome sounding speakers
About 8 years ago I bought a similar pair of astronomical binoculars from Celestron - the 15x70 model. I must say after comparing the old 15x70 with the new 20x80 I'm not too impressed. On the plus side (and this is a significant plus) the mounting/support bar on the 20x80 model is much better than the mounting solution for the 15x70. It's far more stable and resistant to wobble, which is really important for good viewing. On the down side, the optics of the new 20x80 seem to be of lesser quality. There's seems to be more flaring and greater difficultly getting a very clean and sharp image. If I had to choose one pair based solely on image quality, I'd stick with my old 70's. When looking for deep sky objects, I think you can see some marginal benefit as the 80's gather more light but it's minor. Still, when you consider how inexpensive these are, I find it hard to complain. One can hardly expect stellar optics when you consider the cost. This is a product that offers a lot of bang for the buck so be realistic about your expectations. On that score, these are winners.
This case is as advertised. It is beautiful and smart looking. The only down side is I would like to have the strap be longer so it could fit over your shoulder.
It's an ok camera if you don't compare it with pther camera's but when you do you realize you could get as good for cheaper and better for the same priceHere's why I don't like this camera:The pictures can look a little pixelated at times I'd prefer if it was a bit smootherIt uses alkline batteries which can get expensive since the battery life it not great.It takes too long to warm up to take the shotThe indoor setting gives you alot of light streaks and its really useless and that's no exageration, I almost never use itMy roomate has a 5megapixel canon for less $20 more I always take the photos from her camera to put on facebook instead of from mines cause it would be the same shot but hers just looked better, smoother, cleaner.
Very good photos limited to 6X4" that also serves as a printer, Fax, Scanner and Copier. Good speed for printing and is a good bargain for a home office.
I bought this for my 10 year old daughter and she loves it. We were able to easily load music from our computer,we used Windows Explorer and Realplayer...both worked well.The FM tuner is a real plus and being able to put pics on the player is fun. My daughter already has her favorites loaded.As an entry level mp3 it's great. I'm not real thrilled with the USB charging, but again for a beginner it will be fine.The controls are a little small for my hands but perfect for my daughter. We ended up buying headphones, the earbuds were hurting her ears.
I have yet to make a bad crimp, so it works! I love the ratcheting action too, it gives a very professional response when crimping, not flimsy like the $2 crimpers.
It did what I expected it to do. It came with a case that it sort of works with, but it works better when you take it out.
Pro.1. The product has good features.Con.1. The product will not work long.2. The company has poor customer service.3. When, there is a problem,they will expect you to ship it to them at your own expensefor either a repairor for a replacement that does not have the same featuresas the one you originally bought.I recommend avoiding Cyberhome products altogether.It's worth it to pay more for a reputable & dependable company'sproduct.
Used them for two weeks in England and Scotland. Worked great for adapting cell phone, Ipad, and Kindle chargers and a hair dryer.
I have an APC Smart 1500 UPS which uses a RBC7 battery. As an APC partner, I wanted to get an APC replacement but did not want to pay almost double.The American Battery Co. RBC7 replacement battery has a two year warrantee. It was received (double boxed) via Fed Ex in one day. Except for the label, the battery was exactly the same as the original.APC is not a battery manufacturer (I suspect the American Battery Co. may be the OEM for APC).Recycling the old battery was easy and free at Auto Zone (dozens of other site were also listed on the internet).
This unit looked cool in the store and the display sound was promising. Two months later, there was a whirring sound in the fan in the back of the machine. Despite efforts to clean it out (thinking it was dust) it still whirs and is loud and distracting. Don't be fooled by the good looks.
Have had mine since Dec 2004.Tried to record my old 8mm tapes that I put into a VCR converter case - it did not work and broke the tape. That happened twice. Was little hard to get the converter out of the machine. I have lost the cable to attach my RCA 8mm movie camera to the DVD/VCR recorder, and have no idea what the cable looked like or which one will work. I bought the camcorder in 1993. Can anyone help me with what type of cable I need for this RCA camcorder or suggest what type of converter case I should use. They are useless in the local stores for helping with old equipment. or suggest what type of converter case I should use.Now I have a Digital 8 camcorder and it works great with the recorder. I have tried 8X in there and it would not accept them, but I understand from reviews that you can call and get the upgrade. I bought my unit from Amazon so I hope I can get that upgrade disc. Amazing these companies are not looking further forward. Bad as computers, always got to have updates!!Last night I tried doing a timer recorder from the TV on Andre Rieus. I finalized an Office Depot DVD-RW disc and played it back on the TV where I had recorded it and it worked great. Then I tried to play it in my Panasonic Home Theater DVD player, and it kept telling me that it could not accept the disc. Overall though I think it is a wonderful machine. At first I had a problem remembering to change the input on the DVD/VCR recorder, but trained myself. Since then it has been a breeze. Fantastic machine.
Setup was pretty easy, everything works, so no problems. Speed is very satisfactory from my stationary PC which is connected thru wires and via my netbook which I use when others are on the stationary.I havent had it for long, so cant comment on the durability yet.THX D-link
Wonderful product !!!!! I didn't believe in such a thing. but honestly, after couple of days using it. I have experienced a huge difference in my laptop performance! I own a DV9000 Hp laptop!! overheating was one of the problems that I was complaining about!! but now, after using Zalman cooler pad, i am very happy with my laptop performance !!I use my laptop for designing 3D graphics, Zelman help cooling my PC effectively!! its very quit, nice, and uses USB port so no battery or charging needed !!trust me, you will not regret baying this product!! i strongly recommend using it !!!!!!!
What I like about the sansa e270 is the fact that I can play videos, mp3s and listen to the radio. when I'm walking on the streets I like to listen to the radio, when I'm on the subway train I play mp3s or watch a movie, that's pretty much what I need, the picture thing, I don't care about it. A way to make this mp3 player the best is improving the radio reception and the sound like any sony product. It sounds good, but it will be excellent if it has bass boost.
This logo visor really adds to the interior with a nice big red logo. I like the instant access to cds on the road. I'll probably buy another.
I have been real happy with this TV. The picture is outstanding when you have a good HDTV signal, and very good even with a standard resolution signal. Football games are great. This TV is plenty big enough for my room, but I find myself wishing that I had sprung for the the 50" Panasonic plasma.
My husband has an older camcorder and we have had a hard time finding the right tapes for it. These are just right.
This product is overall very good - mainly the 5.1 sound. It lacks on the ergonomics - it could fit better on the head.
Be advised that the item shown on your web-site is not what I received. If you do not have the item you are advertising please correct picture showing what you really have. Waiting to hear from you.
Really needed a webcam since I had an older laptop. Got this one mainly because of the price. It is not great quality and most laptops nowadays have a better webcam than this. But it has a microphone and its decent quality - it has worked fine and is reliable so a good cheap buy if you need one.
This product worked as advertised except for a very loud burst of noise and blacking out of TV picture at random intervals, several times in an evening. I tried all four channels with the same result. This problem could have been with the product and not interference. The company did not respond to a description of this problem via their email.
(Note Updates Below) Although the product name and description only mention Dell, this power supply fits perfectly in a Compaq EP/SB desktop case (as do the lower-powered Startech units in this same family). The fan, voltage selector and power socket have to be in the exact right positions to fit cutouts in the back of the case, and to fit correctly inside the case as well. It is just right for this application.My computer came from the factory with only 150 watts of power. After a CPU upgrade, extra RAM and a few PCI cards, it couldn't really boot properly, so I got a HiPro 300-watt unit. That worked okay but only lasted a couple of years, dying on Christmas eve. So I was very happy to find a more familiar brand on a higher-powered PS that looked like it would fit. If you search only for Compaq-specific replacements you might not find this product, but it works fine for this Compaq case and motherboard, and I wonder why it isn't described that way.IMPORTANT NOTE (for some folks, not for me): the description, and even the label on the retail box, say that this PS is compatible both with 24-pin and 20-pin motherboard connectors. However, the unit I received has *only* a 20-pin connector -- no extra pins hanging over the end of the socket. Luckily that's what I needed, so for my purposes it's better because the socket latches correctly on this particular motherboard, unlike the 24/20 type of connector.For the sake of other shoppers, I removed a star off the rating because the website does not warn you about this very important motherboard cabling issue. I would rate it 5 stars otherwise, even despite the comments in the update below.A big upside is that this unit has a very complete selection of connectors for any imaginable type of component inside the box, including plenty of older style drive-power connectors, as well as SATA, PCI-express etc. For an older PC that's great. You have to find somewhere to tuck the unneeded cables, but it's worth it to have outlets available for every drive, fan, etc. Note that it has more connectors than its lower-powered relatives in the same model line from Startech, according to their literature anyway.I do not know what to think of the review commenting on noise -- it is very quiet! The fan in the PS does not run at a very high speed -- perhaps because the PC is already well-ventilated, I don't know. But I can't tell any difference at all compared to the original, or the PS it is replacing. Sound is not an issue at all.#1 UPDATE ON 1/14/11 (After the first couple of weeks):Immediately after I installed this, the PC ran fine, always on, with no problems for any application -- except one. I was browsing Amazon, using Firefox on XP, when the system simply turned itself off and rebooted. It did not give me an error screen and the computer came back on as if nothing had happened. It was as if I had kicked the power cable, but nothing had been moving in the room when it happened.This has happened perhaps 4-6 times in the past couple of weeks. Normally I would immediately suspect this power supply, except for the pattern that emerged. It seemed that this only happened when using Firefox and browsing the Amazon website. Yes, this one!Many other applications have worked without a hitch. I can browse other websites with no issues. Basically, it appears to be a *really weird* (but not impossible) software problem, whether Malware or not, I don't know yet. I haven't decided whether to try a replacement for this unit, as the problem so far does not happen predictably.Perhaps other people know enough to comment on whether the power supply is suspect. On one hand, it has been running 24/7 with no issues -- except for these few occasions described above, using specific software on a specific website, and even then, not immediately or predictably. On the other hand, the previous PS (the one that died) never turned itself off like this (although it did hang now and then, forcing me to unplug the PC -- I guess that's just as bad, and possibly related.)I'll be doing some security scans and other stuff but so far no explanations...#2 UPDATE ON 2/23/11After much testing in the first 30 days, without finding another source to blame for the rebooting problem, I gave up on the original unit and received a replacement from Amazon. It has been installed for about three weeks, and the computer has run steadily without power-related issues ever since.Now, it's possible that the process of replugging all those cables... and/or cleaning the case one more time... and/or checking all the PCI cards... helped solve the problem. Or maybe that was all irrelevant, and the improvement is indeed from having replaced the PSU. I guess I'll never know for certain, but in any case I'm now getting the reliable and upgraded source of power that I'd hoped for when I ordered it the first time.My bottom line: if I had another computer like this one, and needed to replace its power supply, I would not hesitate to order this same Startech model again.
This is the kind of product that's perfect when you're triping, cause there are cleaner frequencies, so the sound quality is pretty good!
Do not buy this stuff It's junk. I almost never write a review but I couldn't resist after using this junk. So, save your time & money
I've owned Tivoli Model One's in the past and was not disappointed with the Model Two. If you want a good, simple, even retro looking radio go with Tivoli. Compared to the over priced plastic Bose radios, Tivoli is a winner for me and I can upgrade it later with a subwoofer and CD if desired. Everyone that has seen mine gets a twinkle in their eye; and when they hear it pulling in stations up to 75 miles away they get hooked.
I actually like the product, it works very well..BUT it has major overheating issues (my best guess). I get about an hour of operation from a cold start then it cuts out and I get the static/snow screen on my tv. If I let it cool for a couple hours I get another hour out of it. Maybe I just got a defective item...I hope so, atleast I can return it and get another.
So far this machine is all I hoped it would be. It set up very easily with no problems and delivers quality photos and great text pages.
My zune works flawlessly. The software is the only thing that was a bit strange at 1st was the software,but after a little time spent learning the program it was easy to use.
I have tried them all and when I stumbled upon the review of these Coby's (that was my first reservation- who's heard of this name brand)I thought what the heck I can part with 6 bucks to give em a try. Long story short Im getting rid of all my other headphones- sonys,phillips etc. and ordering five more pair for my computer, portable dvd, mp3. These are nothing short of magnificent- The more I listen to these the more I just laugh because for the price they feel and sounds like some ultra expensive headphone that some rich guy subsidized and slapped a generic name on just to get some kicks- I will never use another headphone again.
I was sceptical at first, but figured for $4, I had nothing to lose. I have my monitor connected to the computer with this adapter, with no visable loss of picture quality. (I have my TV connected to the VGA connection). This was exactly what I was looking for to enable a TV and a monitor from one computer.
was very fast and i was back in order within a few hours of receiving thebattery. very smooth transaction, and arrived much faster than i thought.thanks
I'm giving these earphones 5 stars, not because they're the best, but because they're a great value. I bought a couple pair because even the expensive ones break when you use them all the time. I have not been disappointed because at this level, I don't think I could have got more for my money.
They sold me a used and dead product and never returned any of my emails about it. Not work it, go to Apple Store and buy a real one that works.
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 again the sheath disintegrated. I expect better from SONY. (I filed a similar review on the EX51LP.)
I like the webcam, but I am using it with an older laptop running XP. It wouldn't work with the brand new Thinkpad since the Thinkpad is running Vista. My telephone call to Lenovo supprt resultded in my learning that there are currently no Vista drivers available for this camera and they, while claiming to be "working on them', have no date by which they are expected.It does work well and I like the auto pan and zoom feature, but I really expected to be using it on the new LT, so had I to do it again, I would buy something else that has Vista. Also, I think their specifications: "Minimum System Requirements Win 2000/XP" is misleading when they say 'Minimum'. That word should be deleted as Vista rejects the camera when you try to set it up and there are no drivers for Vista on the enclosed CD or on the Lenovo website, so you're dead in the water if you've got Vista as far as I can figure until Lenovo comes up with drivers - at some unknown future date - maybe. My 'Star' rating would be a 4 **** if it had drivers for Vista. Additional software features/effects would make it a 5 Star.UPDATE************************************As of 7/15/07, the Vista drivers are available at the IBM site. Installation went okay although the instruction wording is a bit cryptic, it does work.
This device does everything I hoped for--print, copy, scan, fax. It is simple to set up and operate. The price is reasonable. All in all, excellent.
It works great, used it to connect my home theater. It holds a lot of power, with no shortage of energy.
its junk. all i wanted to do was watch a dvd. i bought the 985, hooked it up went through the start up procedures, opened the tray ,put in the dvd and hit the play button and abffdoe6 appears. the tray will not open no matter what i do. philips tells me its an error code but they do not provide error code information to mere consumers. at this point all i am trying to do is get my brand new ,store bought dvd of blazzing saddles out of the thing. philips- never again. everyone should write to them and tell them that unless they stand behind this junk,we will never buy philips again.
I tried this device in my 1BR apartment and the video quality was terrible. I have a lot of interference from the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz wireless devices (my neighbor's wireless routers and cordless phones). I think this is a reason. Besides, you cannot change TV channels remotely, if you have a digital cable box (you need to get a CATV2400Plus for this).I am going to try RF Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless Kit.
I bought this in Nov. 2005 to replace an ealier JVC unit that failed after about a year. After the earlier failure, I shopped around other brands but ended up liking the JVC picture quality over all the other brands. Against my better judgment I gritted my teeth and bought another JVC.But by spring 2006, my new unit was dead. One day, it produce the 'lens cap on' error that so many other people have reported, and it has never recovered. I'm now trying to contact JVC customer care... if I get my money back, I'll be very happy and I'll go immediately to a different brand for my next camcorder. There's no point in buying a camcorder that lasts only a few months.If you end up buying one of these, or any other JVC product, pay close attention to the warranty - I suspect you'll end up using it!Recommendation: avoid.
I really like this thing and feel that LowePro and others out there have nothing on it. Great construction and it has more zippered flaps and pockets than you'll ever need. My biggest concern was whether it had enough padded protection for $6k worth of gear but after mine rolled down a 30 foot hill I quit worrying about that. (But I did have to worry about changing my shorts after the shock wore off). Plus, unlike a more costly pack, it's such a great value you don't think twice about scraping it against trees and brush or dragging it through mud. (It cleans up just fine). Shoulder straps are plenty comfortable... I generally just use one and sling it over my shoulder as it balances fine.Don't try putting a camera in it with a battery grip attached though - the bag's not deep enough at the "top" end it won't zipper shut. Although I haven't tried yet, the base of the pack might hold it with some rearranging of the padded dividers but that kind of defeats the purpose of accessing the camera quickly from the top.One more thing... and it's minor but the large silver "Canon" nameplate on a black background really sticks out. I guess that costs less to print than, "Please Steal Me". :)So... 4 Stars from me. Make it an inch deeper at the top, add $10 and it's a 5 star no-brainer.
Have been using canon ink for a long time, it's preferred for photo printing. The price and service was outstanding.
Even though this one is an out-dated model, I think it's helpful for those who want to buy this as a second-hand unit (and Brother has been selling similar siblings too). It has been working really great for me for more than 4 years now (Got it in Amazon.com on January 2001). For me, it's a time-tested model and no major/minor issues whatsoever. I won't hesitate to buy another similar MFC model from Brother (though it's out of my price range now since I am looking for a real dirt cheap and good all-in-one second hand for my parents, which is really really hard to find).P.S. Now I own this printer for over 10 years (as of March 2010), and it is still going strong.
This player, while it does have some of the shortcomings described in other reviews, is also one of the best values in mp3 players on the market right now. The user interface is easy, it has been very reliable for me and the sound is very good. I am thrilled with the purchase as is a friend of mine who also bought one. It has never given me any problems, skipped, or otherwise misbehaved.
Just got my yesterday with latest firmware and City NavigationEasy setup and beautiful deviceAmazon is the best
Purchased this LCD TV because of the price. Hooked it up forthe Sunday football games - excellent picture..Would recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a LCD TV.
Since I already had a wireless mouse, I never used this mouse, and therefore can't rate it. The PilotBoard's best feature is the quiet and soft touch keys. The other features on the keyboard worked okay when I test it but I never use them. My only disappointment is that the driver had to be installed to take advantage of the on screen caplock, numlock, and scrollock features. It worked well in Excel, but not in Word. There was interference with the wireless that my computer would often freeze. I had never had this experience before the keyboard. I decided to take it back because I didn't want to take a chance in losing a typed report. I'm considering purchasing the corded version of the Pilot Board.
I've used this backpack for close to a year now. It has stood up to much wear and tear. Daily commute to and from work with my laptop and whatever else I shove in there. I love the inner compartments. And that's the thing about this backpack. It's got lots and lots of compartments, for wallet, for cellphones, for MP3 players, and for a water bottle. On our trip to Hawaii, I lugged this around with maps and drinks and snacks and our digital camera in it. I love the shoulder straps, they are nice fitting and comfortable. They don't pull down on your back like most other backpacks that I've used in the past. Especially when you're out doing touristry stuff on your trips and you have to carry around a multitude of items. So far, it has been very durable. Only downside to it is that it doesn't stand up by itself when you set it on the ground. Needs to lean onto something. Lazy bag.
There is no flash on this camera, the images are impossible to see on the screen after you have taken them, and though it says on the box it holds 120 photos, I can't change the setting on it to hold more than 30. Do not waste your money.
You get what you pay for when you buy the Palm m100. Although it doesn't have any fancy features, it has all the basic needs you would want from an electric organizer. The m100 is overall easy to use, and very practical. It is small, so can fit easily into your purse or glove compartment. The biggest problem that I have with it is the weak flip cover, which I prefer to keep off.The Palm m100 also has some fun features. You can choose the font and alarm sound. There are also a variety of face plates so you don't always have to have the same boring black.This palm pilot is a great, affordable gadget for the hi-tech type person. The graffitti if easy to learn, the phonebook is easy to use, and there are also some great games. I would say that the palm m100 is a great buy!
This item was just what I needed for my new pc here and it is agreat product with a good price.ThanksJames
I bought this modem and actually got it to install on the first try! I noticed a problem with the speaker staying on, however, when I called Best Data tech support they pointed me to an alternate best data web page that did not belong to the company that had newer drivers that fixed the problem! Now it is working great!
Haven't received this yet; I contacted seller and they are going to re-send right away. Easy to work with; I can rate again once I receive item. I rated for now as to service in communicating when I contacted seller that I had not recevied service plan
I've owned this item since Feb. 2003. During that time I've used it in a variety of settings, but mostly with a desktop in a home office. The transfer rate is slow by 2009 standards so I am replacing it, but for this price and given how well it has worked in continual service for almost 7 years I am extremely happy with it. The design is good and clearly the quality is high. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, unless transfer rate is your primary concern.
This router was really easy to set up using the CD that came with it. No problems. I recommend this product.
The Cambridge Soundworks P1000 is a great sub-woofer. It has its own control module allowing you to tune it to your system. It has clean powerful bass. There is an ability to link it to other Newton Pxxx sub-woofers.
This product was so easy to install and start using. Sound quality and video quality is good. The only thing is that it didn't come with many features, but it is very good for the price.
I use this cable with my Nikon D40x. It comes in handy when we are travelling and want to have a quick slide show on a bigger screen. Output can be in PAL or NTSC. Its great to have in your camera bag. I believe the cable comes with the D80 and above. If you don't have one, its wise to get it.
Said it was used but came in original pack (never opened) just the plastic was crimped in one corner.. way better than spending all that money on Battery Tender...
Haven't you alway wanted to show a friend that crazy photo of your boss or teacher that you took? Now you can- anywhere, everywhere! And slideshows! Wow. As a digital photographer (thanks to my buddy Exilim), I have taken over 7,000 photos since Christmas 2003. I can now show slideshows from my cousin's wedding or from my brother's birthday party when I go over to a friend's house by connecting the iPod to a television.And amazing- 40 or 60GB with 15 hours of battery! This is a dream come true- this is iPod Photo.
The Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe is probably my favorite mobo that I have ever owned. Right now i am running Windows 7 Pro. 64-bit, and 8GB of RAM. I have an AMD Phenom II X4 940, three 500GB hard drives, and dual nvidia 8800gts gpu's (sli linked). I have not had ONE single problem with it. When I got this mobo, i originally ran an AMD phenom X4 9500 with 2GB RAM and windows Vista home 32-bit, and was leary on whether the board would accept the upgrades that i made. But everything worked out with no issues. update: 3/17/2012, still running just fine.
I really do love this bag. People call me anal sometimes but I rarely purchase something for more than $20 without doing my research. I really wanted a camera bag that wasn't the standard under the arm bag, maybe something around my back. I have a sling around backpack like this, and when I saw this bag I liked it. It appeared to be the best bag for me and I eagerly awaited its arrival after I ordered it. Now that I have it I love it! It really is nice to have your stuff on your back but when you need it you can just sling it around to the front. I use this bag to hold my Pentax K10D, 2 lenses, lens hoods, 4 filters, handful of SD cards, external flash, and camera battery charger, and still have enough room for another lens! This bag is great for hikes or just carrying around. It's just the right size and holds just the right amount of equipment for most consumers looking for a medium-sized camera bag. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is nowhere for a tripod to be carried on it, but I don't know how you could fix that in this size category of bags. Just a note, I don't use the strap for around your waist, I just leave it tucked in. I highly recommend this bag, and I think they might have a new line of very similar bags on sale now, and I would highly recommend them if they are anything like this bag.
Great seller! Fast shipping and the product as good as described!
I can just say that soundspeakers are excelent. You can hear a high, medium and low frequences and clear voice. Moreover, speakers are small. I highly recommend this product.
I like that Amazon is doing more products in their own packaging..I've cut cables before trying to get the shrink-shell products open. This mic is plug-n-play (at least in XP and above and MacOS) and records in very good quality. Doesn't echo. Best 15 bucks on a Mic you can find. An added bonus, has an on/off button on the mic itself that lights up, so you know if its recording or not.
Not much to say about a fan. It does what it is suppose to do and is fairly quite. There were no problems with installation.
I spent A LOT of time trying to find a reasonably priced tripod that had true fluid-head smooth panning and tilting. I have my own videography business, and had spent $100 on a tripod that was jerky when you tried to pan or tilt. This velbon cost $60 and is incredibly smooth for pan and tilt. The tripod is a little bit too light weight. i wish it was a bit sturdier. but other than that, excellent tripod for the price. To get a significantly better tripod, you'd have to pay at least $180.update: 8.1.07after having used this tripod for close to a year, it no longer performs well. the camera sits crooked on the head now and the tripod is useless.
I have been searching for the best portable sport headphones since 1984. I found them in 2006. These things do not slip or fall out and provide the best bass reproduction I have ever heard in an ear-bud. I do not need to use any contrivance to make these things stay put in my ears and I am an avid jogger/off-road cyclist who puts them to the test at least 4 days per week. I have sweat all over them and exposed them to driving rain and snow and the sound quality remains, although I've found that after such regular use and wear they will develop a short-circuit after about a year. Unless you are as rough on them as I am you should have nada to fear! Even if you are that rough on them, you should just suck that up as a cost of doing business and get a pair. I have no complaints.
I received mine a few days ago and I'm just thrilled with the quality of the picture. I'm a professional video editor and I thought that I would be disappointed with the resolution. Boy was I wrong!
I have had no problem with this cable I use it for my Xbox and my picture and sound quality is great. Can't beat it for the price
I had mixed results using the PNY Attache 8Gb. Works great as long as files are less than about 100Mb. Large files greater than 100Mb become corrupted for some unknown reason. PNY tech support is not very helpful and down right unbusiness-like as they refuse to answer my emails regarding this apprarent limitation.
I LOVE this radio!!! The sound quality is great, the pre-set buttons work great, the battery life is great, the display panel is great, the radio reception is great, and the handle makes it easy to hang on the shower rod. It cost a little more than I wanted to spend, but it's turned out to be a great value!
After using other companies flash memory drives, I realized most had a design flaw: you couldnt insert it into a USB port b/c it was to big or wide. The SanDisk flash drive, however it very small and will fit in to any USB port, even if neighboring USB ports are occupied. I have used it in a number of computers and once you plug it in, Windows recognizes it in a matter of seconds. I would highly recommend this product.
Skull Candy is all about looks, even then it doesn't look good. Sound isn't good. Mini subwoofer is cool but your going to go deaf, and you NEED a battery or else it will sound super flat. The bass controller is freaking annoying to have hanging around all the time. This isnt a headphone that you would want to carry around. Quality of product is super cheap flimsy plastic. Headphone jack broke and i had to re solder with a new jack. (THAT sucked!) Never will buy from SkullCandy. Go with a real brand like SennHeiser.
I read some reviews about this item before I bought it saying that the sound quality is not the best. I don't know whether i am qualified to address that argument - i don't think my ears are that finely tuned.I will say that the sound quality has been great for me, and the portability of these headphones trumps everything else. They are incredibly convenient.I use these every morning and afternoon as I walk the dog, and on many other occasions.The only strike against it is that several months after purchase the hinge on the right side broke. I have super-glued it and it is now no longer as collapsible, but it still suits my purposes.
It just works. It is still a little pricey though for a little wireless adapter.
Well, after a bit of a wait I finally replaced my Sony hi-8 camcorder with this hc85. It is amazing the amount of features that are packed into this package. I've had it for 48 and here's what I like so far.Very sharp stills (in still mode) and obviously very sharp video. It works well in low light and the touch screen is very cool. I thought it would show a lot of finger prints from touching it but they're not that noticeable. The ability to do a still capture while shooting video is nice but the resolution is only 640x480 & is kind of lousy (haven't figured out how to change that one's resolution...or even if you can). As for still captures, it has all of your typical controls (red eye, forced flash, etc). I also like that the lense size is the same size as my old camera so I can use my old filters & wide-angle lense. There are a lot of capabilities & features which almost feels somewhat overwhelming when you're trying to capture images so I'm not so sure about the various modes & usefulness. I do like that it has the ability to take in an analog input and convert to digital so I'll be transferring my old hi-8 stuff to digital for storage on DVDs.As for any weaknesses, I haven't found it yet, and I look forward to several years of use. Some items to note: It is twice the size of the PC line but then again you get a better lense & more features. The memory stick w/ it is useless (8mb) as well as the battery (it has a 1 hr & I have done several recharges already). These last two items are why I'm only giving 4 stars instead of 5. I don't even know why they give you an 8mb stick when they know it'll be tossed as soon as you open the box!? It can only hold 8 pictures @ max resolution!Good luck & enjoy.
By far these headphones are the best pair for under $100. I went through a pair of Sony's and the Sennheiser P-200 before getting these and they sound as good as everyone says. My only beef with these is the cheesy hook system for collapsing them. It works, yes, but the hook and it's mate on the other side hit the tops of my ears and annoy me! I'm really tempted to take some metal snips and cut them off, but than I'd had sharp metal potentially and that could be worse.Even with that little problem, I give 5+ for these and will probably buy a second pair.
This model was OOS so I agreed to replace it with the 19" model (MFM HT-95) with a price break. My review is for that model, though I believe it's pretty much the exact same product but just a bit smaller.This is a superb display. First it's small, light and stable (not easy to topple over unlike some LCD's). The picture is bright and sharp, and I had no bad pixels. The built-in speakers sound reasonably good, and even emulate surround sound (not great but an unexpected small plus). You can also plug in a headset for sound.This baby has all the connections you could want. Here's how I have it configured: I have 2 PC's connected. You just push PC1 or PC2 on the remote control (or side buttons) to switch. Piece of cake. I use one PC for gaming and the display is very good for it (many LCD's are slow and you get some ghosting, not so with this one). I have cable TV connected via coaxial cable, and you can either watch it full-screen through the "TV" selection, or watch it picture-in-picture while using the PC. Very, very nice feature.I also have a console game system (gamecube) connected to "video 2" via S-video and composite. Many game systems just have the composite connection and that works also, but with the S-video you get a somewhat sharper image. I'm not even using the 4th connection, but you could easily use that for a DVD player or other video source. Maybe another gaming system?You can use this display essentially like a TV with console games, whereas you could not use your normal computer monitor unless you had a TV tuner built into it with composite or s-video connections. So if you want to use your display for PC, TV, pc gaming and console gaming, this is the product for you. I've heard it's been discontinued which is too bad because it's a great product.
So initially I was unable to get it working properly and because I also have the Sound Blaster Xi-Fi Xtrememusic sound card like reviewer D.J. Husar I thought it didn't work with 6.1/7.1 cards as he indicated. I contacted the Buttkicker tech support folks and they informed me that is not true and said you need to turn on the "low frequency redirect" in your soundcard settings. This was called "enable bass redirection" in the Xi-Fi control panel. After enabling that it's working great! All that aside I would say it's a pretty cool gadget. I paid around $50 for it when I got it on sale and it's probably worth that but I wouldn't say it's necessarily worth $100. It's cool with the added feeling of the bass effects in your chair but I have a pretty powerful subwoofer already so even though the effects were pretty neat I wouldn't classify it as a must have. All that being said I will continue using it. I play mostly shooters but I think it would be fun to try with racing/flying sims.
I don't personally own one of these, but I have messed with them in the stores. I don't believe all that bad stuff thats being said about this. Like for instance, one review I have read, was that the people who have perviously used Ipods would have trouble with the Zune. Actually the zune is easier to navigate with. Instead of missing your song every time on the ipod you can just click down... My cousin has a Ipod and I couldn't get to the song I wanted very easily. The only ones I have played with are the brown.. Thats a CON, When your looking at the brown Zune you can see a green border like thing on it. If you go up and look at it you will notice it too. Yet, I don't personally think Apple has much to worry about. For christmas its either been the Ipod(which has games), or the Zune(which has a big screen). I have now got to mess around with it and its easy to use and the picture on it is great.. This is one thing thats a awesome gift idea!!
I received and returned this product on consecutive days. The first time I connected the device to the computer to charge the battery and transfer an audiobook file to the media it seemed to be fine. When I attempted to find the file I transferred for playback I ran into problems locating the file, and thinking I probably placed the file in the wrong location, I reconnected via the USB cable and got nothing but a screen with the SANSA logo, and the device never showed up on the desktop. Device was for all practical purposes DOA.But that's not my biggest issue with the product. DOA events sometime happen. My issue is that I sought to receive some tech help from Sansa prior to returning the product. Perhaps there might me a button sequence or similar that would reset/restore the device -- I really wanted it to work. A phone call to tech support, though, was a real shocker. Since this device is already considered a "Legacy" product by Sansa they no longer provide telephone support, or live messaging support. The only help available is via a FAQ type board and email. I think this model is only about 2 years old -- is it SOP for companies to withdraw full support for a product that's only been the market for such a short time? And, is a good idea for Amazon to be marketing a product that's already been sent out to pasture by the manufacturer. Shame on both of them as far as I'm concerned. BTW, I returned the product and bought a Sansa Clip +2. It probably won't be considered a "Legacy" device for another 6 months or so.
I received the x-230 set yesterday and quickly made the connections to my lap top, and within minutes I had great sound. The sound is just a great wholsome sound there is no echo or tinny sound emmitted from the speakers. The subwoofer also gives off great bass. The set is unbeatable! My friend recently bought the Creative 3500 set and it doesn't have the same quality as the x-230's do. The x-230's are amazing and a must for someone with laptop.
I bought this at the last minute for my disney trip. I mainly use a stella from epiphanie, but my stella wasn't big enough for my disney vacation. I carried my gripped 7d with lens attached, my 70-300, 50, 18-55, 85 & 580exii as well as many little odds and ends. 4 days at 13+ hour days, and my back wasn't hurting, great backpack, great quality, and tons of room! I still had left over spots for lenses!
these CD's are great! the best kind to record mp3's on by far!! and the vinyl feel and look on them are classic! all my friends trip out on the cd's
I absolutely love this card! Its price can't be beat and it provides a reliable Internet connection. It works flawlessly (and on the first connection attempt to!) with WPA. It gets lightning fast signal from my router that is on the other side of my house. I couldn't ask for more in terms of performance and value.BTW, the drivers included on the CD will get the card up and running... but download the newest drivers from the manufacturer's website. Those new drivers make all the difference: It greatly increases the signal strength and connection speed.In addition, the physical PCI card is very low profile. It sits right next to my video card on my motherboard and doesn't affect airflow from the GPU cooling fan.If you're looking for a reliable wireless card, look no further!
Beautifully made, highest grade leather, but not enough credit card slots to suit my needs (cash pocket would have been nice, which is why I sent this back and went with the similar Piel Frama black leather case.
Do you like really slow, worthless drives that crash your computer and corrupt your data? Do you enjoy spending hours on hold waiting for someone at technical support to pick up? Do you like wasting hours reinstalling software that is filled with bugs? Do you like losing work because aback up system hasn't worked properly? If so you'll love Iomega products. Spare yourself hours of misery and much regret and buy something else, anything else but don't buy this miserable piece of crap.
It's easy to use. It's light weight. It takes great pictures too! At first,I was disappointed because of the plastic body, but I later enjoyed the fact that this is a light weight camera. I also enjoy the automatic focusing and the easy film loading. The 55N has a built in flash that pops up automatically when the light is not sufficient or if extra light is needed to soften a picture. I would recommend the additonal purchase of a "circular polaring filter" because it greatly enhances your photos. You can find one on Amazon. This is a sofisticated camera that is easy to use and has made me a better photographer. I highly recommend this camera.
This is a MUST HAVE! for those of you like me who have purchased the telephoto lens for your Z712IS digital. You will not be able to add the lens to your camera without it. It works flawlessly and it adds a new dimension to your photographic ability.Wayne
Excellent product and delivery. Given as a gift, so no first hand details, but the recipient loves it.
Very satisfied with this purchase. It works great with my CANON S2 IS. You get very nice pictures.
The remote is quite handy for low light and longer exposure shooting. Providing you have a tripod or you are able to keep the camera still, this remote is perfect. I was able to get great 4th of July shots and night scenes with the use of the remote.
this product did not last 6 months. it will not play or record and i cant get the disk out of it. cyberhome will not return by e-mails and i cant get any where when i make a phone call. save your money and buy something else
This is my pressent from my mom for 8A's PMR result. As a new photographer i don't need very high resolution. better with this resolution, price and size. its really a digicam. ... but i preferrsd the memory stick should be more megs.
I appreciated the sellers quick response and shipping - my valued GPS was not working when I needed it most.The new power cord was what got it up and working again. A great cable and quick service --thanks!
I paid under $20 for this pruduct, so I have no complaints. It is slightly compact, but if size is your issue, consider luggage. It performs its purpose very well and is of high quality. I am very satisfied!
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.
Excellent DVD player for the money. Quality picture, and you're not paying for features you'll never use.One word of caution just in case your picky about color. The picture on Amazon made the device look like it was charcoal/black in color. It's not. It's silver.No big deal unless you're trying to match it with your other devices.
I purchased this product based on it being a 3M product...but I have to say I am disappointed. There is no way to lock it to the size that you want which just makes it awkward when trying to move it because as you are moving/rolling the entire device is trying to move also very poorly made. If it was worth my time to send it back I would but for less than 20 dollars it isn't really worth the time.I will look elsewere for the perfect PC cart but this is definitely not it.
I got this adapter on September 9th 2011. It worked fine for 8 months but unexpectedly broke. I didn't have any problems for those 8 months but I started hearing clicking noises on the power brick and it wouldn't charge anymore.
The audio adapter I recieved was exactly as ordered.My computer only has s/pdif or mini-jack. My reciever only has one Toslink avalible.Problem solved.
So, as soon as I get it home, I only get sound from the right channel when using a DVD, but both when playing a VHS. So that means there's an internal fault somewhere with the DVD player. Also, I've never seen a DVD player where pressing Menu while a DVD is playing, brings you to the system menu, NOT the DVD's menu. That is ridiculous. My unit is definitely going back, and will be replaced with a Sony or something else NON-Samsung.
I like CaseLogic anyway, and have purchased many wonderful cases for various purposes from this company.I purchased two of these, first one for my husband's Toshiba external hard drive. It is the perfect size for his hard drive. It could not have been a better fit.I got my second one, when it was on Gold Box, for my Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini. Mine is a little smaller than his Toshiba but it is still a great fit, as it holds my hard drive firmly in place.I really like the wide elastic strap for holding the hard drive securely. Since it is elastic, and since it is a generous size, it will accommodate slightly different sized units. It holds both of our hard drives equally well.I also like the mesh compartment on the other side for my USB cord. It is easy to store away the cord and remove it quickly for use. It also keeps it from scratching my hard drive.The case is semi-rigid so it is nicely protective. It is attractive and I feel it has the quality that I have come to expect from CaseLogic.The case is enclosed by a nice quality zipper, with a large easy-grip zipper pull, that allows it to open up completely (as you can see by the pic) so access is easy, but it will keep your items safely enclosed when not in use.I've seen several reviews about size incompatibilities, so here you go -* Interior length - 6"* Interior width - 3.75"* Interior depth on each side - approx .5" (a smidge over .5" actually)
This lense is a great buy for the telephoto lense. For this price the quality is outstanding and the zoom is exceptional. The macro is either non existent or difficult to figure out, however.
excellent service and price. Shipping was faster than billing. I highly recomend this service providor.
Allows me to use my device without all the extra cables! Have had no problems with it.
My stereo receiver happens to be in a spot that does not have good radio reception for both FM and AM, even though I live relatively close to a metropolitan area. I just put this antenna on my system, and it does help a great deal in picking up my favorite AM stations. It reduces the noise to a large extent. My AM reception is much better than before. It's not perfect, but it's much improved and I'm satisfied.FYI - I also put up the Turk FM-Pro amplified antenna, and that works well for me too. In the case of the AM antenna, I just have that sitting on my cabinet with my stereo component. For the FM antenna, I ran a coax cable up to the attic and put the FM-Pro up in the attic.
I like the quality, easy to attach, nice feel when it is on the camera. I like having the option of using 2 types of batteries. Glad I read the reviews before I ordered the Canon product.
Hello, i was buy this camera, the camera its great, its too easy to use, its small and versatile.In night mode its not too good, but not is bad.I recomend this item
As others have said, you must get TVGOS to get this to work. You can do manual entry, but you can't set the time manually (unless you have firmware upgrade). That said, its a great unit once you get it working with TVGOS.Bought this unit used in 2012.I am using this with Over The Air DTV. Must have a DTVPAL to pass along TVGOS on channel 4. Also record using composite for better picture quality. Also must use g-link cable to control DTVPAL with IR. Once you get that setup, its awesome!Took a long time to get used to the awkward menus, but it appears many brands of 2005 era used the same menuing software; phillips, sony, and toshiba.My biggest gripe is it takes several seconds for IR to change channels on DTVPAL.Also DTVPAL looses ability to display guide in this special mode. Second gripe is not all OTA sub channels can be paired with TVGOS listing. Does get about 90%. Can only get listing for 32.4 THIS of WANN while there are four subs I wish would come in.Bottom line is this unit is as good as a Sony HDD250 with the DTVPAL hookup.
This little analog radio gets great reception and is just what I was looking for.Originally I thought it had come with no ear buds,but they were in fact in the bottom of the box.Hey ! I'm old,what can I say.Anyway,I started short wave listening in 1960.This little radio gets better & clearer reception then anything I had back then.Analog is not easy as digital,but more fun.It takes a little getting use to if you haven't done it.I have had the radio only a few days & have logged quite a few distant stations.The fm & am quality is equal to that of the short wave
Thanks to these cables I was able to connect my new TV receiving NEFLIX movies but using my external speacker. They worked well.
I don't think it is possible to find a better multimedia speaker deal for under $40.00. The speakers set up easily and, despite their looks, can stay fairly inconspicuous. I have mine set up on top of our armoir withsome decorative plants to hide the sub. I am using this with the excellent AirPort Express to pipe my iTunes collection into the living room.
It's a great device, lot's of memory and features. The price of 80$ was the cat's meow! I like it.
Easy to set up. Lots of Options. The HD picture is fantastic. The remote has a lot of options to control other units. 27" was very important to me because of the cabinet I was putting the TV in. This Toshiba was about the only LCD TV with 27" an could fit because the speakers were at the bottom rather than the sides. Regarding the speakers, bass sounds can easily override these speakers.
After pricing this part with various vendors, none of which could verify that it would actually fit, I chose the lower priced insert here & received it 2 days ahead of schedule & it fit perfectly. Thank you for your prompt service.
Bought two of them for vacation to DC. When they arrived one was dead and would not even charge, contacted the seller and they sent a new one in 3 days. Both batteries work great, hold a long charge, and took the DC heat walking the streets for 7-9 hours a day for the entire week. Only had to recharge one time for each battery all week. Would buy again no issues or reservations!
I've always wanted to go wireless. I just recently got a decent high-speed connection; much faster than DSL, which meant enough bandwidth to actually make wireless really worth it (at least for me). The main reason was that I had an old sony vaio with a dial-up modem only (i know... sad), and I wanted to use my "old friend".I have no experience with networking, or wireless networking for that matter. After reading up, found out about this router and just had to have it. After setting up my network using the linksys firmware (very easy), I decided to use the 3rd-party firmware dd-wrt. Its almost the same interface as linksys but WAY more features. Of course most of these features us newbies won't use at first, but if your like me you'll learn quickly.There is a lot of helpful information on this router online (simple Google search) because its so popular; much more helpful than Linksys support from what I've read. Even if your internet connection doesn't take full advantage of wireless-G now (mine only uses about 25% of what it can actually do - around 27 mbps), it should eventually as ISP's are getting faster and cheaper.All in all, my first experience with wireless networking was awesome, and the WRT54GL is worth every penny, even if the sorry people at linksys are pawning an old version off as new.
work great my son love da item and the price it really good, the effect work very great Excelent purchase
It should be noted that despite the fact that this unit is advertised as an Etrex handlebar mount, it dies not fit the 20 model. The package comes with a replacement battery cover, which then clips onto the handlebar mount. The battery cover for the 20 is of a different configuration and therefore this mount does not fit. If you own the unit you can see this from the picture, however I bought both together as suggested by Amazon expecting they were compatible. Amazon - you need to be more explicit in your description.
This item works great I have it connected from my router to my PS3 so I am no longer lagging on my online games also helps with faster downloads of games and other items.
Works great with Skype and software it comes with. The microphone and camera all work very well. The picture quality is pretty good, even in slow connections. Easily clipped on to a Dell Latitude E6410 and was sturdy and stayed in place without any issues.Definitely recommend it.JP
Believe me, I wanted to like these a lot! I ignored what the reviews were saying cause I felt they would be amazing! They are amazing.... amazingly horrible!! I will break it down this way. Only giving 1 star cause not able to give negative or zero rating!1. Construction 0/10For the price-point of these headphones, it is laughable the quality of material used is so bad. Right away, I was afraid they were going to break just putting them on my head. They made cracking noises, and the crappy plastic was flexing in the most un-natural ways. Not a question of if they break, but WHEN!2. Comfort 0.5/10This was probably the best feature. The ear cups are pretty comfortable to wear for an extended period of time. I would like the ear cups to have a bit more room & the span for your head to be slightly larger, but again disappointing. If you are a little kid these will fit just fine.3. Sound Quality 0/10This is the worse sounding pair of headphones I have ever come across! I know its a bold statement, but the sound is really that bad! The folks that like these must like head rattling, cause that is all the subwoofers do! Full, rich sound is not achievable in any form with these. There is more to music than ridiculous, over the top bass, which is all these headphones try to provide, and still do a horrible job by distorting the music. Hearing the high & mid range in music, should not be a luxury. I adjusted the bass every way possible, but no dice. Turn the bass off and the sound quality plummets to undiscovered depths. Dollar store headphones provide better sound quality. I was very disappointed to discover that the bass can only be supplied by the addition of a single AA battery. Dead or missing battery and there is no sound worth listening to.4. Overall 0/10My advice, SAVE YOUR MONEY and buy GOOD QUALITY headphones! You don't have to break the bank to achieve this. If you are willing to spend this much, superior headphones are just around the bend! First you have Bose, either the OE2 (On-Ear Design) or AE2 (Over-Ear Design), both retail for $149 or less. They provide amazing sound quality, comfort and have sturdy construction. Both are extremely light making them comfortable for extended wear time. Second choice would be Klipsch Image One (On-Ear Design) $149 or less. To me these have a bit better bass than the Bose, so they maybe the ticket if bass is a main feature for you, best of all you don't have to give up the highs and mids! They are very comfortable for an on-ear design too. Either way you go you will be happy you waited and/or spent a bit more to get the quality you thought you were gaining with these SkullCandy wanna-be's!
Plugged this into a Dell Dimension 2350 and it was recognized right away. Kingston makes a solid memory chip and has a great warranty. Should have bought two...
Over-all this monitor has been pretty good. My first monitor was the Sound N Lights Monitor With Dual Receivers which cost twice as much as this one and it only picked up static and nothing else.I love the indicator lights and the glowing night-light. My biggest complaint is the batteries do not last long in the receivers. I only have the receivers on during the night and it seems like I'm replacing the batteries every week (and they are new batteries). The only time the receivers have "static fits" is when the batteries are getting low and the green light on the bottom turns yellow so you know what the problem is.Over-all this monitor is a good monitor and picks up everything that it needs to.
I humped this thing around DC last week for 7 hours, and not a worry to mention. Well balanced, I had it full of a camera, 4 lenses, flash and miscellany. I cut all the extra straps off, and just have the shoulder harness left. And it looks good too. Of course, it's a great advertisement for thieves so never let it out of your grip.
I've been using a Dymo LabelWriter Twin Turbo for about three years. I accidentally plugged in the wrong type of AC adapter into my USB hub and "poof" my printer blew out. So I ordered a new one. I can tell you that for a small home office environment and postage printing, this printer will do the trick. The latest software synchronizes with your Outlook Contacts so it is "easy breezy" to create address labels for those who are in your Outlook address book.I just received my replacement and there's a problem with the installation, at least for Windows 7. The disk that comes with the printer installs the software (addressing & stamps) but does NOT install the driver. If you buy this printer and are running Windows 7 here's what you need to do:Go to Dymo's Website ([...]) and click on "support - drivers & downloads". From here you can download the latest software AND drivers and you'll be good to go. If this is a first time installation, don't plug in the USB printer cable until prompted to do so by the software download.So, aside from the installation problem, this is a printer you can count on for the long haul; provided you don't do something stupid like I did and blow it out with an incorrect AC adapter. :-( LOL!
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!)
There is a major problem with the Zire 21 (based on my own Zire 21, admission of Palm tech support, and countless other reviews all over the web). The machine will randomly reset and lose all data and software that were on the machine. This makes it useless as a PDA. Look into another Palm product or one of its competitors.
Their site lists this item as being Vista compatible! although the packaging lists 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, and Mac 8.6+...plug & play...includes 6'(6pin to 4 pin)cable. Also required is an available PCI 2.2 slot. 2 year warranty. Great product, useful for my external HDD (faster than USB 2.0). Highly recommended to those whos PC doesnt already have Firewire.
This camera was a birthday gift. I had asked for a digital point-and-shoot but my husband, a photography instructor, thought better and bought a camera with manual modes. The camera is a joy to use and takes beautiful photos outdoors and in, with the default JPG format of 1200x1600 pixels. This is fine if the biggest you want to go is 5 x 7 (8 x 10 if you're not picky). If you're an amateur, like me, turn the blasted flash off and go with natural light, but remember to adjust the ISO &quot;film&quot; speed up accordingly (the default is 100). All compact flash units are a pain, though this does have an option for a separate flash. Yes, rechargable batteries and an AC adapter are must-haves. Leave the camera plugged into AC while the batteries recharge so you don't lose the date/time settings you've entered.The parallax distortion in the viewfinder is different from what is described in the instructions -- if doing closeups, use the monitor to center the composition.The nested menus to control the various functions are confusing, my only real complaint about this camera (other than the &quot;lens cap of doom&quot; that you MUST not leave on). You will live with the manual for a while. Laminate the flimsy paper covers, it gets dogeared fast.The Camedia Master software is confusing -- you click on the &quot;download pictures&quot; menu and get a message that there's no communications with the camera! Obvious this feature must work with some other Olympus camera. Same message if you click on the little &quot;my camera&quot; icon. The software sees the camera up as a removable drive, and you have to drill down two levels to get to the pictures. Once there, you can just drag and drop the pix like any other file in Windows. For that matter, you can just drag and drop in Explorer, if you don't want to look at the thumbnails. A serious amateur will need to get better editing software, like Photoshop, to manipulate the captured images. Make sure you program the camera with date and time, otherwise all images are given a date of 01/01/00, very confusing, and the default names will overlap (default names include the date it was taken).All in all, a very nice camera.
Do NOT buy this drive. Western Digital My Book is unreliable. I've had two of these drives, and they both died after a few months of very light use. In both cases, the drive suddenly started making the infamous clicking sound of death, and all the data was lost.
I think the mini ipods are great however, I would recomment buying them from apple.com until Amazon gets the new version in stock. Its the same price if you use a student discound otherwise the price is $20 more. However then newer model has 18 hours of battery life vs. 8 and the scroll button is illuminated
The good:I selected the sure punch pro because my ancient MaBell (bellsouth) punchdown tool had died. Too many times it slipped from my hand and hit the floor because of the slick exterior. That is not an issue with the sure punch, the grippy exterior surface is both comfortable and functional.The little light looks like a gimmick, but it actually locks onto the tool and is very handy in a pinch.The grip pack itself is a great time save and the design keeps all your punchdown tools in the right place, even upside down.The bad:The metal belt clip falls off everytime I remove the pack. It's a painful oversight from an otherwise very good design for the pack. I spend time searching my toolbag for the clip everytime I need to use the pack.The ugly:The built-in hook tool broke on first use, it was defective from manufacturing. I don't really hold that against the maker, as things just break sometimes. But the ONLY repair option is to return the tool and wait for them to repair and replace. I was told about 2 weeks for the turn around. There is no advanced exchange option available, even if you offer to pay full retail for the replacement unit. At present I'm finishing up a project so I can't send the tool off for a two week vacation without a spare and the manufacturer has no alternative plan for service.
I googled "power supply for dell Dimension 4600" and found this page. I'll chime in that mine just died...1 month out of warranty! dell's support really does suck now, i'm not sure how they continue to get high ratings. I have an HP laptop as well and their support is excellent. i may be done with dell....
Has just enough space to carry extra lens and even a backup camera. But not too bulky. Highly recommend it for people with slr or dslr cameras. I love it!
Don't let the sleek look of the emarker fool you, it's got bugs a-plenty and some serious design flaws. Here's what the other reviews (written by Sony employees?) and the literature don't say:* E-marker doesn't seem to work with AOL; you have to not only use another browser, but also set that browser as the default.* When you plug the emarker into your computer, it &quot;automatically&quot; loads your marks into the site...or at least that's what it's supposed to do. On 3 browsers and 2 different computers, I haven't quite gotten this to happen.* Sony seems to be more concerned about being cool than functional - to top off all the emarkers' inadequacies, they (over)designed a Flash interface to get your songs that doesn't quite work either. Simple HTML would have been fine, guys....Spare yourself the agony and wait for version 2.0....this is the first time I've been irate enough about something to write a review and I assure you everything above is true...
This is the second pair of earphones(Sure Ec3) earphones, not because there's anything wrong with the first pair, I'm still using those, but in case anything ever happens to them, I want a backup pair available. The sound is excellent, and I use them daily, for over a year now. It's a shame they don't make them any more.
This is an awesome DVD player. I bought it after doing a lot of research online and truly understanding how the machine works. It came down to this one.Why?Zoom function: You can actually zoom in and look at minute detail on the movie and pan left and right on it. It also allows for "outside" angles -- meaning you can pan left or right while a movie is playing to see outside details from the center screen, if the director/dvd makers allow it (which I'm sure will be the next push in the technology). Speeds: The selection of scan through speeds is amazing -- all with startling clarity. Resolution: I scoffed that a DVD could produce THAT much better resolution and clarity of sound, but whoa man! This is amazing -- I truly am blown away with what kind of quality you get off this DVD player. Compatibility/ease of function: This DVD player is so incredibly easy to use, you basically just plug it in and play a movie.Finally: The dual tray for DVD play. This player comes with two trays to put in two movies -- which you'll find with longer epics out there. It's simple to switch between on disc to the other, and it makes it awfully convenient for viewing pleasure.They should really bring this product back. It's the best out there.
The adaptor worked great in my trip to UK. I didn't have any problem with it. Great!
This lens was perfect on my XSI. This is the best upgrade to the kit lens. Very sharp.
This ZIP drive worked fine for a while and then just ceased to function so I returned the drive to Iomega for a replacement. The ... unit that was sent worked "OK", at best, with occasional glitches (an especially annoying "churning" of the drive as it attempts to recognize the disk). This unit finally ceased to function as well, drive isn't recognized at all. I've given up and will search for another alternative to this product.
I received this camera as an anniversary gift from my company.After taking several pictures at different resolutions and downloading to my laptop, I realized how poor the quality of the pictures were. Very grainy to be 3.0 MP. I have a 1.0 MP Kodak Easyshare camera that could run circles around this camera any day. When I viewed the pictures for this Oregon camera, if I didn't know better I would say they were taken with a camera phone. All I can say is thank god I didn't spend any money on this thing!
This TV looks great on all of the high definition channels. However, it will give you a headache watching all of the other channels. I decided to return the TV after 1 week of having it, and found out that Amazon will not accept returns on TV's under any condition when larger than 27 in. Sony will not make good on the return either. Read the Amazon fine print carefully, and make sure you look at this TV on an Analog and/or Digital channel (the vast majority of cable channels) in the store prior to commiting to its purchase. I'm stuck!
For $100 list price, this camera just performed phenomenally.The image quality was quite passable, better than expected, amazing for such an inexpensive camera. It is VERY user-friendly: in fact, I didn't even need the instructions at all for most applications, was able to figure it out. Uses a standard SD memory card and gets surprisingly good battery life out of 2 batteries: as long as another camera I had that used 4 batteries. But I strongly recommend using rechargeable batteries, nonetheless, as with any reasonably powerful camera.A camera at this price range would be expected to have some shortcomings. Here are what I liked least:1) Flash a bit strong in macro mode. This is undoubtedly why the camera defaults to suppressed flash in macro mode. The macro range is not bad for its price, but you have to be careful with the shooting angle if a close-up flash is needed so the pic doesn't come out as just a big bright blur.2) Pics tend to be a bit high in contrast. Some may like this vivid enhancement, but the detail "in the shadows" suffers. Colors appear somewhat unnaturally bright. This is easy to balance out when editing.3) Need a card reader. No big deal. SD card readers that connect to a USB port run about $10-15.I never really used the movie mode, so can't very well comment on that.It's also quite rugged. I've been less careful in handling it than with more expensive cameras, and it survived being dropped on hard surfaces several times.All in all, a superb camera for the price. Digital cameras have come a long way!
speakers were very "tin" sounding. if you improved the speakers this would be a great product. i would be willing to sacrifice small size for better sound quality.
I bought this refurbished and the price was much lower than new. It is factory conditioned and tested and since they lack moving parts and are intended for years of use with a warranty I had nothing to lose.With this gateway I am not paying the cable company lease charges on the cheapest modem they can acquire and I have consolidated two components into one.
The low rating is based mainly on the poor technical support offered for this camera. I bought this camera several weeks ago based on a couple of good reviews I read on another website. However, when I got the camera and started taking pictures, 95% of them were blurry - and I don't mean slightly out of focus. There were pictures that were so bad that people's entire heads were indistinguishable in the photo. When I emailed tech support, they told me 'that's actually normal with this camera. Next time tell everyone to sit perfectly still and see what happens.' What I was finally able to discern is that in "auto mode", the shutter speed for this camera is WAY to slow to photograph anyone indoors (average was around 1/3 of a second). Even the slightest hint of movement will cause a blur in your photo. The camera needs to be adjusted manually to a setting of around 1/30 or 1/40 of a second. If you already own this camera, try that and you should be able to stop beating your head against the wall and get some clear pictures. If you're still deciding on whether or not to buy this camera - keep that in mind. It's probably fine if you just want some outdoor vacation photos, but if you want to do any serious photographing of people (especially children) or pets, be prepared to have to fuss with this camera a little more than the average camera.
The Zumo 550 is AWESOME. On the bike it is very easy to operate, even with gloves on. Programming is a cinch, either on the computer and then download, or right on the GPS unit itself. I highly recommend this unit for any biker out there needing directions! I wired it direct to the bike, and the handlebar mount works very easily, and has the safety feature built in so no one can steal it. Plus, even if it's stolen, the thief can't use it! What a feature loaded unit! The only reason I didn't give it a five star rating is I wish it was a little bigger, and had voice directions, without having to plug it into a bluetooth device, as some people don't have communication devices on their motorcycles (like me). Otherwise, awesome product.
Great product, excellent price, easy to setup, very cool design.Works excellent with my smartphone HP iPaq 510 and with my iGo Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard, nice product, I recommended it!!!
I have used this cable reliably for more than a year, frequently plugging and unplugging without failure. Audio quality coming out of an xbox360 as a headphone preamp line is phenomenal.
This one-button mouse for the Mac has only an ADR port and no adaptor to connect the mouse to a USB port on a newer Mac. I've tried four times to contact the seller to return it and am still waiting for a response. If anyone has any way of getting an RAN from the seller, that would be greatly appreciated as I already purchased another mouse, since the mouse I previously had died, and this Macally was supposed to be a replacement for the one that broke.I thought that this mouse would have come with the proper adaptor to connect it to my newer computer, but it was nowhere to be found in either the packaging or the box. The Apple Store thought it was a PS/2 type. When I went to Staples to buy this type of adaptor and try it out, it would not fit this mouse. It is therefore unusable and is in need of being returned to the seller for a complete refund.
We are very happy with this monitor because it works! I can hear all the little peeps. If I were to purchase one again I would look for one with an intercom system, so that the baby can hear my voice when I am on my way to his cries.
I believe the new and old Zune are both better than the iPod Classic or Video iPods for several reasons (especially after the firmware update):1. Zune can sync via Wi-Fi2. "All you can eat" Zune pass. For those who buy multiple cds a month and cycle through cds quite frequently, this is an awesome option - $15/month3. Large bright screen4. Navigation is even better than iPod5. Has a more durable build6. The new Zune comes with premium ear-buds7. Ability to share music with friends who also have a Zune8. Has a built-in FM radio
I would have to agree with some of the other reviews. I have some older Caselogic CD/DVD cases that are far better quality than this one. It is just so cheaply made. It seems to be just thin plastic. I doubt this case will hold up very long. At $30 it is grossly overpriced. $10 would have been about right.Caselogic is apparently in financial trouble. When companies start changing to cheap materials and workmanship, it can only mean one thing. They are in bad shape, financially, and are trying to cut corners while still charging the same prices. In the end, the customers suffer and the company inevitably goes out of business anyway.One lesson that other companies can learn from Caselogic's mistake is that if you manufacture high-quality products and charge a fair price, even if that price might seem a little on the high side, customers will still buy the products and the company will continue to thrive. There is no point in trying to save a few pennies here and there, because it will cost you mega-bucks in the end.In the end, I guess I will keep the case, since it is too much trouble to return it. This will be the last Caselogic item I will ever buy. I am no longer a customer of theirs, I am a victim!
I bought my Toshiba several years ago, avenging never to pay a subscription fee to the likes of DirecTV and Tivo. It was always a very difficult box to program, even with the TVGuide feature. When all broadcasters moved over from analog to digital, the signal stopped completely. Since then, I use an APP on my iPhone to find the time of shows I like, then manually program the information into the box. VERY convoluted, but it does work... unless (as is this time of year) broadcasters rearrange the lineup each week.Not overall pleased with the device; I am the only one in the household who can navigate all the screens to get things programmed, but it DOES save us subscription fees, I probably would never have bought this had I known how bad it was to program.
Works well with my Nikon D40. I have a few complaints about how the camera must be in remote mode and all, but that's not a problem with the remote itself.The remote seems fairly sturdy. I wish it was more like my wired remote I used on my Panasonic Lumix FZ-20 that had a two position switch with a shutter lock option, but this will get the job done. It is IR so you do need to be somewhat facing the camera. You can stand just behind it without too much of a problem, but as with any IR device, you really need to point towards the receiver. The battery slider is a bit loose on mine; not to the point of sliding out but it won't always sit flush with the bottom of the case. More an annoyance than anything.All in all, I can't really complain. I do quite a few low-light shots so this is a must. Not having to deal with that annoying cable is quite a relief too.
I've had my new iBook for about a week and have been very happy with the transition. I had a rather large Toshiba laptop for two years, but within the last few months my husband has come to use it almost exclusively. I really never cared for the machine, it was always too cumbersome and slow for my tastes. Plus hauling around was a hassle and it had no built in wi-fi.I agonized over buying another laptop for several months, doing the usual dance most people do between the 12" iBook and the 12" PowerBook. After much research and review searching (CNET and MacWorld were very helpful) I finally plunked down the cash for this little notebook.This laptop is an excellent hardware purchase for most average users. With AirPort Extreme built in (no external antenna!), 10.4 OS, and 512MB onboard memory (plus an additional expandable memory slot) it really is an excellent value. The footprint of this machine is tiny and the unit is fairly lightweight. The speakers do produce lackluster sound -- I would suggest investing in a good pair of portable headphones or earbuds (I have a pair of the open cup fold-up Sennheiser headphones and highly recommend them to friends and family). Battery life is very good, much better than my old Toshiba, and with normal use the battery will last 4+/- hours. Expect less for DVD playback, though.For software, the system comes with several consumer applications such as Quicken '05, AppleWorks (and trial version of iWork) as well as the usual pre-loaded Apple products like iLife, iTunes, Mail, and Safari. An additional note is while iLife '05 is pre-installed mine also came with the upgrade disk for iLife '06 in the box and ready for install. Macintosh newbies will find this computer to be quick to setup and easy to use with the intuitive Tiger OS.All in all I highly recommend the new iBook as a great value for students or non-graphics intensive users. You would be hard pressed to find a laptop of similarly good construction or user friendly features for the same price.
Came in original box even though it said there would be no box. Price was great and product works perfectly.
This is my first wireless keyboard/mouse for my computer, and I'm quite pleased. It was easy to set up, it wasn't very expensive, there are some nice hotkey features, and there's barely any difference in responsiveness as compared with wired keyboards/mice.A few minor complaints:*The mouse never completely shuts itself off--though the battery life is fine. However, because it always periodically refreshes, my monitor's energy saver never turns itself off and I have to manually remember to turn it off if I'm not powering down the whole system.*Occassionally, there are some minor hiccups with very fast typing and minor hiccups with the mouse while gaming. I do a lot of both, and again, this is a pretty minor issue.*It took some work to get the function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) to work as normal function keys. By default, they act as global hotkeys that open programs like MS Word--no matter what program you are currently running. So, for example if I were playing a game that has a hotkey mapped to F4, when I hit F4 it'd kick me out to Windows and open MS Word. I had to download updated software to open the option of letting them behave like normal function keys.*The keyboard layout is slightly different than standard keyboards; the insert key has been moved to the top right of the keyboard and the delete key is much more prominent in the insert key's old spot. It takes a bit to get used to, but this layout is probably more functional (who uses insert anyways?).
Mine came with the length of cord attached to each earbud completely uneven so that it wasn't usable. I returned for a refund and elected not to get a replacement.
getting harder to find and my machine is not that old. Good product and really like the dye sub printers.
It does exactly what it says it does (thus 5 stars) but IMO get a Nano instead as it's only slightly more expensive, has many more features yet still gives you the same shuffle feature.This is a great answer for your parents or grandparents though who want to listen to music while they take their morning jog or walk though because it really is easy to use.
I am so pleased with the Buttkicker gamer! It makes my Forza 2 racing on the XBOX360 seem so real! It is easy to setup and easy to adjust. Quality product.
the nikon remote shutter control ML-3 works very well with the N65 nikon camera that I use for family activity and especially it makes it very easy for me to be in the pictures when I chose. Excellent qualty at a very attractive price.
I bought one of these along with three MSI PC60G (Ralink 61). Right now I'm using it with the tomato firmware, but even the standard one was fine. One of the clients is in a room outside the house (there are two thick walls and a kitchen between the router and the PC), another is directly upstairs (again, an old, thick floor) and the third is still waiting for the assembly. 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). The QOS with tomato is great, too. The router keeps cool even here in Rio de Janeiro!
Please trust me when I tell you that these speakers are great.The sound from Sony's SSF-7000 speakers gives my living room a much needed PUNCH! For under $200.00 this is a deal that shouldn't be ignored. I've built my entertainment center around my Sony PS3 with all Sony products, because I thought it was time to have everything sync together as one unit.The only probblem I had was that one of the speaker cover was damaged at the top, but the speaker was untouched. The covers should be well protected since they'er so flimsy. Still a great purchase. If Sony sends me a replacement cover, i'll be a Amazon shopper for life. Update January 2013:I can't believe these speakers sound the way they do. When I slap in a blu-ray disk, these speakers kick like 2 angry mules! If you live in an apartment like I do, your neighbors are going to love you,(not).I have the new Sony 7.2 a/v reciever but only using the 5.1 setup but will order 2 more Sony speakers in the near future. Music sounds good from these speakers, but the real deal is watching movies with these tower speakers! Its really like having your own movie theatre. The speakers are tall, slim and looks great enough to be displayed without being overwhelming. I like the fact that they don't need to be cranked up to the max to be heard, even at a low volume they sound impressive. Make sure you have a good reciever to push these bad boys and you'ii come to love these speakers like I do. Check out my other reviews on the Sony items i've purchased from Amazon, Thank you.
Wow! I'm impressed. This little gadget is economical, not cheap. A friend bought one on my recommendation and says the performance using the analog audio input jack is marginal. He and I agree, however, that the performance using a thumb drive or an SD card is terrific!I've just ordered six more, some for gift giving and a couple that I will use inside my house - after I buy the parts and build the 12 Volt adapters (later today).Note that I strongly prefer the SD card for media. The card fits within the physical profile of the device whereas a thumb drive protrudes and might get bumped, resulting in damage to the drive and/or the player.
This hub is an expensive hub that fits well and looks good, but because it has no power, it isn't very useful. You need power for USB devices, in particular, or many of them won't work. It's OK for a printer or Flash memory stick, but not so good for a keyboard, mouse, iPod, camera, or many of the other devices that power up via USB ports, when plugged in.Worse, the one I bought only lasted 2 years before it failed or burned out!?There are better products and a POWERED USB HUB is worth the extra money. This is my 3rd Belkin USB hub and I have not had much better luck with the other two. They make nice cables, but got cheap on the USB hub design.
I am usually nervous about buying off-brand/refurbished items, but the price on this product was too good to pass up since I could buy 3 of them for the price of one HP cartridge.When it arrived, there weren't instructions, so I inserted the cartridge into my printer and tried a few test pages and was very disappointed with the results. However, after pulling the cartridge out and inspecting it, I discovered I had failed to remove a strip of plastic that was preventing the cartridge from operating properly.With the strip of plastic removed and the cartridge back in the printer, printed test pages had the expected quality.Had the packaging included something to indicate the removal of the plastic strip was necessary, I would have given this product a 5 star.
Product came in before it was supposed to. It works great with my pc. I reccomend this to anyone. I love it.
The keyboard is definitely used, the arrow and shift keys stick a little at times, but it's still in really good condition. I'm especially happy with the price. And now I have my Mac shortcuts back. This is much better than using a Mac with a PC keyboard.
This is a great buy. It is very easy to use and quite sturdy. It's an excellent value.
I got this for Christmas 3-4 yrs ago, and I didn't have one problem with it until last week when the power chip thing got fried. (I'm guessing we had a power surge and as it was not grounded, the power thing fried...) I tried 2 other dvd players since then and do not like them and am now trying to get another one of these.
Honggang Ma is exactly right. I saw this product in a store. Loved it's simplicity, 3.1 Mpixels for an incredible price. I thought: &quot;What's the catch?&quot; Then I asked about the type of memory. The store clerk had no idea. He climbed a ladder to find the box, and still we couldn't make heads or tails of the info. I used the web to find all sorts of reviews. Nothing specifically mentioned the memory. Then I found the previous review here at Amazon (GREAT reviews). This settles the issue for me. What do you do when on vacation and you simply MUST buy another mem card? With this camera, NOTHING! If you are not concerned about this issue, then definitely buy this camera. You will not find a higher resolution for the price. Be aware though, this is a &quot;point &amp; click&quot; snapshot camera only.
Ordered these to help with replacing the 6.5 inch speakers in my 1997 Dakota extended cab. The adapters lined up perfectly with my vehicle, but I had two brands of a standard 6.5 speaker and neither would fit in this adapter. I was only able to get them to work by using a drill and hacking something together. A 5.25 speaker looks like it would easily fit. I would not recommend these for a 6.5 speaker.
I saw a lot of these at stores. They just wanted too much money for them.I bought this because I have SYNC in my Focus. The iPod cord looked tacky, and it kept getting in the way. This retractable cord just keeps everything in it place a lot nicer.
Great cables at a great price. Very easy to plug in and remove. My previous cables were difficult to remove and the tabs on them would snap off. No such problems with Belkins. The cable themselves are very resilent and can stand up to being stepped on or pinched under doorways.
This product was so ridiculously cheap I was expecting to open the package and get a piece of licorice rope, but it was a real hdmi cable, and it works perfectly with my ps3. $50 at radio shack, or a buck online... hmm...
i've used this product to keep the battery in the car charged while sitting idol for a period of time. This is just perfect and came in as promised.
It has more functions then I would ever have need for and it is very easy to use. It's small enough to take everywhere and waterproof. The internal memory was inadequate. I bought two 512MB memory cards capable of handling 300 photos or 30 minutes of video at the highest resolution. I wish it would float 'cause if it sinks I'm sunk.
Love this product. The wireless router allows me to take my home office to any room in the house. It also gets my teenage daughter out of her room. Thank you.
Too small to 16 inch arm. not a great quality and looks much better on the picture than in real life. Not really made especially for nano - it's bigger than supposed to be.
I previously worked in a record store, so I have a great many cd's/dvd's. While there I purchased a similar case logic product that I love and has been a godsend for storage for the girl on the go. Though I am pleased with this item, I feel it is a lesser quality compared to my previous purchases. The material of the outer casing is thinner and has less give, and the handle does not appear to be attached as securely. The binder ring is also plastic (my previous ones are metal) and do not appear to easily open if they open at all to allow for adding more pages. The sleeve liner is also thinner. That said, this is still a quality purchase that has allowed me to clear my bookcase of media storage. Considering the price, the quantity of storage, and the quality of this product I would still recommend this as a great purchase for any media hound, though I won't be lugging it about as much as I do my others.
I spent almost 2 hours with tech support trying to diagnose something that they already know... the power supplies have a problem. My warranty expired 5 WEEKS AGO!! so I am ordering a new power supply. Hopefully this will fix it. If not, this PC will become target practice and I will not buy another Dell.
It was as advertised. My phone is a samsung transform; probably more on the larger size of smartphones, it barely fits. My arms are not that big but you do need to stretch the strap out in order to get it to fit comfortably. It takes a little getting used to making adjustments on the fly but the clear screen allows me to use the touchscreen still
I purchased this unit two years ago after reading all reviews (positive and negative). This is a great unit and I strongly recommend it BUT the case is not waterproof. To solve this, I mounted the unit on a 2"x2" 5' wood stake (available at any hardware store) and I mounted a plastic dome on top of the stake (16" Clear Squirrel Baffle available at amazon) to keep it dry. If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, get a friend who is to help you. Battery lasts 6 months or more. Also got the PR-3000 wireless receiver which works great too. Note: The stake and cover must not be made of metal.
I,ve seen complaints about the ac adapter you "must" plug in. Hey guys, try it without an outside energy source, I just hope I,m not gonna fry something but it seems to work fine just plugged into a powered USB port. I have a VERY high end system though with wattage to sprare, but no more PCI slots, Damn 7900 512 gtx graphics cards, why do 2 of em have to take up so much room. Oh well, trade offs are a bi---, but a reality and 7 extra USB slots are awfully nice.
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
You must bear in mind that this two-year service plan takes effect on the day you purchase it, which must be done within 30 days of purchasing your camera. So you are really getting only one extra year of care, and as the first reviewer pointed out, most Mastercard and Visa credit cards offer an automatic double-your-warranty benefit that provides up to another year of warranty protection, usually up to an annual cap of around $2000.This service plan is no good also because it doesn't cover accidental damages such as spills or drops. Many in-store extended contracts, while more expensive, offer "no question asked" protection, so even if you spill coffee on your camera and fry it, or drop it on the ground and break the LCD screen or the lens, you are covered, subject to some findprint limitations. If you are the clumsy type like my significant other, you'd do better getting the more comprehensive protection, which will probably pay for itself eventually.In short, don't pay for warranty plan that does no better than the manufacturer's buit-in warranty. If you have extra cash and don't know where to spend it, send it to me via paypal and I'll mail you a personalized Hallmark thank-you card. :-D
I really like this product. Everything worked like it was supposed to. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a replacement.
Very short review only: You can't get a better unit for the price! This MP3 player will play any speed and with no skip. If you're looking for a dependable MP3 player and don't mind spending a little extra to get a lot of unit, this is the one!
Easy to use, protects your ipod perfectly, and the screen is still very clear. Only problem, cant plug it in on normal travel speakers without taking the ipod out of its case, which is not the easiest thing to put back on. If you can devote one minute extra for this, you will love it.
Excellent features on this DVD player. The remote is a little confusing, but that is only due to the fact that I didn't read the manual. Most electronic remotes are intuitive, but the one supplied with this DVD player has a small learning curve. I would definately recommend this DVD player to anyone. Excellent piece of electronics.
I got the product and then realized that I needed another adapter to work with my car. It was just as easy to send this back as order the other, equally expensive part. I concluded that FM modulation, wired or wireless, was not work the hassle. Fortunately, all three family cars have a cassette player, so I use a $12 cassette adapter, which has marginal sound quality, but is easy to use and highly reliable.
My Ipod nano has survived several drops thanks to this great little ToughSkin! Pluses: the screen and body are well-protected while the navigation ring is free for use. Minus: the belt clip was't very reliable and made it more cumbersome. I just took it off and was very happy with the toughskin!
Pros:Very precise. Cheap. Search button (works as "back" button in Firefox). Side/side buttons. Pretty stylish!Cons:The left- and right-click buttons feel a little cheap. Also the side/side buttons get pushed very easily when trying to middle-click. On my Firefox, I use middle-click a lot for opening new tabs. Often, I find that middle-clicking will result in accidental side-side buttons pushed. But it hasn't given me much trouble.Another thing about logitech mice: some of them have very stiff middle-click buttons. This one isn't nearly as bad as some wireless laser mice.I'm very satisfied. For the price, you can't beat it.
My kids had ruined our original power cord by running into it and ripping it off of the computer so I needed another one fast. It came in only a few days and works geat!
I was not very pleased with this flash. When I recieved the flash it was cracked and not the design that I was hoping for.
I bought my Elan IIe with quartz dating about a month ago and I haven't had one bad photo. I used my tax refund, and it was a smart buy. I thoroughly researched all kinds of SLR cameras of the same class (mid price, semi-advanced) and found this one to be the best choice for me. Ironically, it was the first one of over ten that I looked at. I kept going back to it for so many reasons. Trust me, this is a great camera. I am a small town newspaper editor, and this camera lets me get great photos of everything from PTA meetings to fiery car crashes.
I did a lot of research on notebooks before finally deciding to buy this one when Amazon reduced the price due to the rebate. I'm glad I spent the extra money and went with the Sony Vaio with the carbon casing. My priorities were a lightweight notebook with good speed, and this fits the bill and more. I use this notebook to some extent as a desktop replacement but I have also travelled with it on long haul flights to Australia and Asia. I have absolutely no complaints: it's very light, extremely fast and the screen is gorgeous. Having previously used an IBM Thinkpad, and hearing iffy things about the Sony keyboard, I was a little concerned but there were no problems adjusting. I have downloaded several movies on it, and it performs extremely well. I have also run it down to the end of its battery life, and have not had any problems with it becoming too hot or suffering any electric shocks as some other people may have mentioned. The only (minor) issue I have is that it doesn't take compact flash cards.
I am not a veru techie kind of person or a professional photograph. I bought this lens for my CANON EOS 500D Rebel T1i. It works well with it. Or I would say it's pretty good for an amateur like me. The pictures come out sharp & clear.
The ear phones work great with my mp3 player. great sound ,great fit for the ears. I found the cord just a little to short at times.
Very good service and received on time, no received really before I thought it would arrive great service I think.
After reading numerous reviews about universal remotes, I decided on the Sony RM-VL900 and couldn't be happier. Even though I do not own all Sony components, the remote controls all the functions of my TV (Mitsubishi), DVD (Sony), Cable Box (GI) and Receiver (Yamaha). If there was a function I wanted transferred, the remote &quot;learned&quot; it easilly.The macro function is really great and the main reason I bought this remote. With the touch of 1 button I can turn everything on and start watching instead of fumbling with remotes. When I had trouble programming my cable box, a call to the Sony 800 number solved the problem in a few minutes. (By the way, it was user error on my part).For the price, this remote is a bargain.
Hello,I am writing this to everyone, to tell you not to buy this product. I bought it to back up my memory cards & free up some space, and ending up losing it ALL!!!! I have one card, that can no longer be used because of the corrupted files, which can't be deleted. And the other card, is now completely blank. I am telling you, from experience, don't buy this product.... You'll be as mad as I am now.P.S. - And all this happened within 3 minutes of using this product. My MR3 Files & VS Data, are all gone....
My fiance and I just purchased this camera and boy was I impressed! This is our first camcorder but not the first one I have used. It's light weight make it easy to handle. And the steadyshot works quite well. My hands are quite shaky but you could never tell by watching something I taped! The picture quality is good, but I am only using the standard A/V cables. Once I get the S-video cables I should see a dramatic upgrade in picture quality. The battery it comes with isn't the best, only about 90 minutes fully charged. I particularly liked the nightshot feature. Although the images come out in a green tone the picture quality is outstanding. I was fooling around with it in a pitch black room and you could see everything clear as day(green of coarse). The LCD is exceptionally smaller than the 530 but it is still big enough to fit most people's needs. Of coarse if you want to save battery power just don't use the LCD. The only thing I can't comment about is the still picture option. I just spent a large sum of money on a straight up digital camera so I don't need to use that option. So I am sorry I can't help you out there! Overall the camera is excellent and I would suggest it to anybody looking for a new camcorder.
Since this records infrared to blue, black shirts look extremely faded (because they don't absorb infrared.) Fantastically clear picture at night with minimal light. Fairly easy to install. (Recommend wrapping cord around lower piece when mounting to keep it from dropping. Did handle a drop to the ground, but not recommended. The only thing I wish this could do is pan and tilt. Price is fantastic. (sells for double on store shelves.)
So previously to TiVo I would set a VCR to record my shows and many times I would miss a show due to the fact times change frequently for shows, sometimes they even add an extra minute or so a few weeks. After installing TiVo I had no problems with missing any of my shows again. I record on average about 10+ hrs of TV a week and now with TiVo I only watch about 8 because its so easy to skip the commercials and have control of what I am watching.I have this TiVo box working perfectly with my DirectTV box using the IR device. It is so easy to use that a child could pick up the remote and be working TiVo flawlessly in minutes.I would give TiVo 5 stars, but sometimes TiVo just seems a little slow for me. It has a 1-2 second pause when switching from Live mode to TiVo mode and I just wish it would go a little quicker. Nothing to cry home to mom about though.
Good price and quick delivery. I have had no problems with this battery. It may not last as long as the Dell OEM but it certainly is close at less than half the price. I'm satisfied.
Once again, the superior performance and quality of Taiyo Yuden.If you're wondering what Taiyo Yuden is, it's the manufacturer of the FujiFilm CD-R brand. I consider them to be the #1 manufacturer because of the supremely low C1 error rates, and compatability with all sorts of players.All Memorex discs are made in low quality factories, which 80-85% of the time produce coasters in half of the spindle.Some low quality factories include: CMC Magnetics, Lead Data, RiTEK, Prodisc, PrincoMost brands such as Memorex, Sony, Imation, Verbatim, they are all made in these factories.Maxell 50 Pack CD-R Audio is Taiyo Yuden, I buy them at Sam's Club for 12.88, which is cheap considering the quality of the media. They also like my LITE-ON 52X external, FujiFilm's are the exact same thing, so I suggest you buy them.
I received the DVD Xpress DX2 about 2 months ago, and it took a few weeks to get everything together to get it to work on Vista. Had to reinstall about 5 times as everything had to be done in the exact order. I am not able to use the direct to DVD feature, but that's fine as I want to be able to edit the videos I use too. Now that I have it installed, it works great, and I'm sure will work better once I get the hang of it. I'm primarily using this to convert all of my VHS tapes to DVD, and so far it is working very well.
In this price range you find very mixed results. Forget most everything else in thisprice range from the far east. These are the smoothest most dynamicset of portables I have ever owned or heard. I have them on almost daily at work and also for my lunch time walk. Don't worry about a demo do yourself a favor and select these for all types of music. They are slightly pronounced in the lower ranges which helps support lower power portables and PC's. Everyone at the office who tries them turns and looks at me and mouthes in silence...W-O-W.
I have an older model Samsung MP-3 player and it has performed very well over the years. I purchased this player as a gift for my daughter. She loves listening to music and this will let her listen to her tunes wherever she is. The battery life of this player is longer than most. It is easy to navigate through the various modes and holds a sufficient number of items. The size is wonderful! It is large enough to be able to operate without any difficulty, yet small enough I can always find a place to put it. This player is build very well and can take a decent amount of abuse without breaking. Overall, Samsung makes one of the best MP-3 players on the market. Only drawback is that the accessories for their players is fairly limited. However, if you are looking for a great MP-3 player that will handle songs, pictures, and video files very well and is a fair price, this unit is a perfect fit.
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!
It may have been my mistake, but when the ads say that this works with virtually all printers and it is becoming increasingly common that home printers come with a USB connection, why not make it clear that this will not work with those printers? I recently purchased two printers, an HP 6110 and a Samsung ML-1710, and both use USB connections and thus neither work with this device.
Changer has all of the features you want and then some. Plays DVDs, CDs and MP3. DVD and CD quality are good. It does not have an antenna output, so you might need an RF modulator if you have an older TV. You might be able to connect it through your VCR as I did. The zoom and pan function works great for viewing the details of an image. The multidisc functions work well if you are viewing one of the new multidisc movies. Some functions are poorly documented in the manual. For example, disc skip allows you to go from one disc to the next as in the manual, but it also allows you to go directly to another disc by pressing disc skip and then the disc number. All in all a good purchase.
After a system of recent tragic tornados in our area, we realized our Midland Weather Radio had given us potentially life saving 30 minute advance warning. We purchased 3 for gifts from Amazon.com at a time when they were difficult to find in the local stores right after the storms. Excellent purchasing experience for an item that is a perfect gift.Midland WR100B Weather Radio
Great article, reliable, I haven't had any problems. Maps can be found free in the internet, and not much else is needed to use.
When looking for a new mp3 player I wanted one thing that ipod didn't offer. FM stereo. Now I know you can buy an add on but, why bother? When I heard that MS was coming out with a 30gb and 80gb Zune I couldn't wait to get one. But like all new products there is always some drawbacks so I did wait to get one. After reading many of the crazy reviews here, I decided I would have to just take a chance. And I'm so glad I did. I bought a 30gb from Amazon who told me I would have it by 12/19/07. It arrived 11/22/07. I order it 11/18/07. Now that's what I call service. Thanks Amazon. But now back to the device. First off, I was very impressed by the size of the screen. It's almost 2x the size of the ipod and much brighter. The screen does resist fingerprints and scratches much better than an ipod and the unit itself seems much more durable. Downloading the software was amazing. No crashing, no freezing up just put the disc in and that was it. It basically did the set up all it's own. It automatically synced my entire WMP11 library(1417 songs) in 6mins. Then transfered all songs into the Zune library without me having to do anything. I found that to be awesome. Once I was fully charged I was ready to put it to the test. To really see if all the problem other user had did exsist. Music playback is okay. I did upgrade the earbuds w/ Sony's. Video playback Great! Bright color, good resolution and wide screen. awesome. Videos and Movies play horizontally and the click pad changes to match the device position. Pretty neat. Battery Life is pretty good. I got about 13hrs of play and that includes using the stock video playback and my synced music collection. The FM stereo is great. Very good reception and some stations display song and artist. Very cool. I haven't had a chance to use the wireless features yet, no one I know has a Zune (yet). Picture also sync easily. Just open "My Pictures" and ta da.The only drawnbacks are the limited forms of media formats it's compatible with (but I believe most media can be converted to what you need) and ipod does dominate the accessories and aftermarket departments. The Zune Market place does need some upgrading but I'm sure Bill Gates is looking into that as we speak (or type).Once I recharged my Zune I got an update and it changed things a bit. I can no longer manage Zune w/ WMP11. However all music rip to WMP11 still automatically transfer to Zune. I'm happy with my Zune and would highly recommend it. Zune might be getting a very late start in the MP3 game but it came to play and play hard. And play hard it does.
These are cans that sound good, not great. I bought these for the mobility and in that they are pretty good. I do have some static occasionally, but if I simply switch channels it usually goes away. My set does have the EXTREMELY obnoxious low volume issue where they shut off after 3-5 minutes if low sound is coming through them, so don't think you are going to use these to list to some quiet, smooth jazz or anything.Again, they are good not great, but are the best wireless cans I've tried overall.
I've actually had a couple bad cd cases in my life (one of the worst was where the protective covering kept scratching the cd's, ouch!) but this one works really well. It's durable and there's a lot of room for your cd's/dvd's/video games. Mine isn't very full at the moment, so I can't say how it handles when it's completely full. If you need a case, this one is a good deal and it seems like it will last a really long time too.
I purchased two of these speakers for my Surround Left/ Right for my 7.1 Channel Onkyo 805 home theater.I previously purchased Polk audio 60 for my front L/R and honestly I don't find any difference in sound. Although P-50 has two channel and P-3 has 3 channel. Also this one is a bit smaller then P-60.They both are evenly good.Grab any of it...
I got these because the low price, good sound quality and they are collapsable.They do all those, they were a good price and good sound but man these are very uncomfortable. They pinch at the eyes and my hair would be caught in them all the time. I stopped using them all together and now they just collect dust.
The item works as expected and was new and in great shape. high quallity and dependable. Would purchase this again
I only needed a short (6 ft) HDMI cable to complete our change over to a new HD TV, new Blue-ray DVD player and Tivo HD box setup. One cable I had was only 3 ft and too short. I drove around to four local stores to find one. All had an HDMI 6 ft cable -- at prices ranging from $18 to $36.Nothing doing, I thought. Twenty years ago I worked for a start-up Network manufacture and we would purchase all kinds and lenghts of cables, the most expensive of which never exceeded $5. One day back then we were short one cable for a urgent shipment. I drove to the local radio shop to find they too had the needed cable -- for $25. After I chewed out the sales clerk for such a high price, he admitted the only thing the store made money on was the cables. The TVs, the stereos, the computers all broke even, but they made a pile on the cables.So, last month I checked with Amazon and they had a HDMI cable cat2 for only $1.99 with free shipping! I couldn't believe it. Must be a scam. Impossible! Well, being the big spender, high risk taker that I am, I ordered two cables just to test the purchase. I mean, with only four bucks to lose, what the hell, eh?Got the cables in about five days by mail. They looked good. I plugged them about a week ago......and did they work? Hell yes, they worked. They have worked great every day and night since. What a deal!
This is an awesome MP3 player for the individual that wants to use it to walk, listen to the radio, use while cleaning the house, etc. You can also put pics on it, but its WAY simple to use and load. User friendly and friendly for tired eyes:) I received one for Christmas, then bought one for hubby, my sister and brother in law. They all use and enjoy it.Excellent value for small investment!!
This turns out to be nothing more than a VERY expensive stamp machine! At 13 cents EXTRA per stamp, when you factor in the cost of the labels, it is a total waste of money. I would rather run to the post office and use the stamp machine to buy 100 stamps and save 13 bucks. There is never a line at the stamp machine so it is no big deal. As for shipping labels, you can only ship items under 1 pound UNLESS of course you join one of their monthly premium plans or a minimum of $10 a month. So basically you end up paying just as much or more than you would with a postage meter. I personally will be returning this back to the store.
I bought this DVD for my parents for X-mas (2003) and about 5 months (May 2004)later it doesn't work. Because I bought them this DVD player, they went out and bought DVDs for it. They had to replace the broken DVD player in order to play their DVDs. I am so embarrassed, I feel like I cost them money by making such a bad purchase.
The ScanMaker 3700 is a fast scanner, and image quality is near perfect. The main utilities for copying and e-mailing documents at the touch of a button are great, however the default setting for one-button scanning often yeild results that are less adequate than going into PhotoImpact and scanning the image yourself.Set-up was painless and automatic. The bundled applications are a comprehensive set, and I myself usually don't step outside PhotoImpact and Caere PageKeeper (meaning, I've got all I need there). Even so, the software bundle has several more applications like ULead PhotoImpact Album and Caere's OCR software that you might find useful.The only area where the scanner is a bit lacking is on the negative film scanner adapter, since the scans don't show the proper color balance nor image quality and need to be tweaked. While this is a film scanner that you won't be used to scan your negatives and print from them, but it is more than adequate for previewing your pictures before deciding which ones to have printed at a professional lab (and considering that it's for an under-$100 scanner, it's a bargain).Overall, we're absolutely satisfied with the device. It's great for images and printed documents, and the film adapter is a welcome addition.
I wasted a lot of money on this piece of junk. I have yet to fix one single cd, dvd or video game disc with this. I even gave it the benefit of the doubt and bought a replacement wheel in order to fix a few video game dvd's and all of them were failures. The scratches weren't even deep. They were just superficial ones. Take my advice and save a whole lot of time and money. It's one of those things that on paper seems like it would work but it does not work.
It was cheap, it came fast, it works and it's easy to use. Someone probably just wanted toUpgrade. I'm just using it for film class, so I didn't need anything special. Thanks
i'm no expert in audio equipment. just layman. but i did buy the most expensive Sony wireless headphones & neither the high price nor the calibre of the company turned out to equate quality. it never really worked. normally one can't jump to conclusions & give up on an entire category or industry with a single lousy experience, but hey, Sony?! how could one not be discouraged after using the supposedly ultimate company?!2 years later, now, i bought my 2nd wireless headphones: Sennheiser RS 130. they are definitely much better. but there's still a little hissing noise. it's an excuse by manufacturers, that that would never disappear fully, as nowadays one has too many wireless products in the house i.e. cell phone, wireless internet router, wireless phones, wireless this or that, so that most have a chance of interfering with each other due to similar or equal frequencies. well, enough b.s. from all manufacturers - the international consortiums should gather together and finally stop using clients to sort their mess out, they should all decide who gets what frequency range for each category of product.the human race can fly to planet mars, fight wars with just buttons or no physical contact, photograph a license plate # from outer space, but we're supposed to believe there's no way to product a functional wireless headset?! shame on our human race brains!Sennheiser is the best there is currently, but it's still not good enough. if you call supposedly the ultimate expert in audio, Bose, they tell you they still do not have a wireless set, as the technology is still not up there, good enough, to have hissing-free sound etc.no perfect headphones exist yet, not even a near-perfect one, since perfection doesn't exist anywhere.sony for all its power & experience, should be ashamed to not only expose the public to mediocrity but charge for it on top of it like no one else. actually, all such firms should be punished by law. amazing how the FDA & other such governmental organizations pretend to defend the good of the people, when they accept too much mediocrity. it's even worse for the pharma industry, as they even accept deadly medicine to enter the public realm, though that's another story. the point is, we people, have to inform ourselves on products.do i recommend this headphone? yes, just because it's the best out there, but not exactly out there ; )
I purchased this unit from Frys electronics in the Portland OR area, in April of 2007. the first one I bought first day the sound was not working and it was an obvious lemon. I promptly returned it and should have purchased an extended Warrantee on the replacement but I didnt.the replacement seemed to work ok for a while, but then occasionally the sound (DVD ONLY) would drop out to low levels and then back to normal, and sometimes would have horrible static in the sound. then it was fine for a while. then back to the issue.I took it back to Frys, and they would NOT exchange it, only send it in for repair, at first they said the Warrantee was 90 days but the papers said 1 year.after 40 days it was back after being "adjusted" and it seemed to work fine for a month or so. Now the DVD volume plays at about 1/10th of where it should be, very low, and has not come back. Taking it back for service again.Our old sony player only still works fine and has for 9 years or so. go figure,wondering if they tried to pack too m much into one package?since I saw 2 personally that were BAD id stay away from this model but it may be just me.
Installation went without a hitch and it has worked great from the beginning. Perhaps it's a bit more expensive than others, but I'd rather pay more for a trouble free product.
This item is made for Satellite systems. WIll not work with cable TV.
the Dvr card performs as advertised, it was a quick and efficient way to connect my multiple low cost security cameras into one remotely managed system. As a plus it has a motion sensitivity email app that lets me know when some one is in my yard when I am away. I received the package quickly and the vendor was reliable, I plan on purchasing more of these cards for my home security system as they are a great value.
The picture quality is amazing, before you consider buying a 1080p TV research the web and look for articles that compare the two resolutions. You will find that there is almost no difference between a 1080i and 1080p especially for watching movies even with blue ray DVD.As for HDMI, the quality is noticeably better especially with my $80 Toshiba upconverting DVD player. It's simply amazing. DO NOT spend more then $15 for HDMI cables. Realize that digital signals are more resistance to interference so don't waste you money on expensive cables. Also, cables used for digital signals are generally cheaper to manufacture with some small exceptions. I bought 4 HDMI cables from Amazon all for $25.00. Cheap but works great!! 1 for DVD player, 1 for Cable box, 1 for computer and 1 spare!. 15000:1 Contract is actually too much in my opinion. So I have it set at 80% and it's perfect.The only drawback? Hum... built in speaker is terrible, but why spend this much money and not use a HiFi audio system?
I wasn't sure how this would work, given the difficulties discussed in some of these reviews. I'm very happy with it, however, and it works flawlessly.I lived in central LA -- Beverly Hills to be exact, and potential interference was a major concern, as it would be in any large metropolitan area. I wanted to use the adapter to listen to language tapes in my car only equipped with a CD player. I have no problems with this, but my car is a 2003 model with a great stereo system.The sound quality is not as good as listening to music directly through my car CD player, but I don't have any static or reception problems. All in all, it's a great solution for my purposes, and should be for those who have a good stereo system and want to hear an MP3 they haven't put on CD, a cassette, or something else that their system doesn't support.
My fiance bought me the iPod shuffle for my birthday. We tried it on THREE different computers and it didn't work on ANY of them! So, we tried to return it and bought an iPod Mini. What a mistake! Within the first couple of hours the screen's contrast went to nothing-- and we even had it on the darkest setting. Then, the next morning the screen decided to be visable again. BUT, on the fourth day, the thing just froze! I couldn't turn it off or anything! So, it made me feel like those days back in college when I had to use Apple computers and the disk drive would freeze. They never had a disk drive eject button. Why does Apple do this stuff-- doesn't make sense. So, this one is going right back to the store. I would like a digital player, but just won't buy an Apple one again.
I bought the Carbon with high hopes, it seemed like a steal, and with the silver shell and red lights, was very good looking to boot. Aside from a few minor quibbles, I liked it fine, until about the 3 month mark, or more specifically, 5 days after the warranty expired. It pooped out with an "upgrader" message, and despite all my efforts, and 45 minutes spent talking to technical support, I couldn't revive it. So now I have a useless 200 dollar hunk of metal, and wish I'd read a review like this before I bought it... don't make the same mistake I did! Oh, and I'm not an isolated case either, check any Rio Forum and you'll see plenty of instances like mine.
Not happy with this at all, its too flimsy and not very sturdy to hold books it falls down easily.:(
I will never use my apple ear-buds again. These sound simple amazing. Only problem is that they feel a little uncomfortable tucked into my ear channel. But that's the nature of the ear-buds.
I've had this unit for about 3 months and have to say I'm very impressed. The main benefit of this camera is that it is both a 5mp camera and a camcorder (and a webcam and a voice recorder, havent tried those functions yet) even though I use this "toy" primarily for the still images. Photos are what you would expect from a high end 5mp camera (10mp interpolated), and the video is pretty decent for a camera of its size, but when there is poor lighting watch out - your videos may turn out completely black. As well, even though you can record up to 50 or so minutes on a standard 1gb SD card, you'll need about 3 batteries to do so since they last roughly 20 minutes each. The only other downside I've seen with the camera is the weird autofocus at closer ranges since it sometimes picks out images about 3 to 5 meters behind what your trying to shoot, and the lens noise is somewhat annoying. I would recommend this camera to just about anyone looking to get into the digital scene (unless you have big hands since this unit is small), but not by paying retail price for it - deals are out there, and the prices are lower due to the C6 coming out. Bracketman@gmail.com
Official Sony branded battery replacement. I avoid off-brands as have had poor luck with camera & phone off-brand batteries. Slightly higher battery capacity than original BPS2A. BPS2B series was recalled I think. This new BPS2C works perfectly. Best price at Amazon but still pricey.
I was having numbness in the top of him wrist and between two fingers. Am an IT gal so I am on computers full time every week for YEARS. My employer bought this for me and within a week, all the tingles went away and have been cured. I bought this one for home use because it is so great. I have big hands, can stretch an octive on the piano. You sorta place your thumb and pinky on the sides of the buttons and it feels as comfortable as playing the piano. It took my kids about a week to adjust and now they really like it. I really like the abilty to clean it easily, the rubberized center helps you hold it better than the old slick dell mouse. I love this mouse and would recommend it highly. I hope you enjoy yours.
I have purchased 4 or 5 of these the past few months to allow some older serial devices to connect to new Windows 7 machines. This cable has worked for several devices without a hitch. A few comments. One, make sure you get the latest drivers from the Web site and install them BEFORE you plug in the cable. The cable is actually recognized as a device in Windows. Second, you will need to go into Device Manager and change the COM port settings. Depending on the computer, I have seen Windows assign a port up to COM12. Most of the older devices I was connecting only recognize 1-4. Other than those minor changes, the cables work like a charm.
Was suppose to be for low profile but wasn't. I still can use it but, not for system I ordered it for.
works great have used it on a few computers and have no problems with this camera had it a few years
It was the thought of a blue see-through CD Player that I liked. They are sooo cute!I'm getting my friend one for her birthday so she'll stop asking to borrow mine!!!
This is the second time I have purchased HP 96/97 Twin Pack Inkjet Cartridges from Infinite-Surplus, through Amazon. I have always been satisfied with their prompt service, excellent quality, and terrific prices. Purchasing Inkjet Cartridges through Amazon, or one of it's member companies is far more cost effective, and offers better service than any retail store or membership warehouse.
I was scared to buy the Palm m505 because I read all the reviews on how the color screen was too dim, there was no contrast, and people had to consistently use the backlight. But I found that the unit's color deficiency is not really that important. Compared to the V unit that I owned previously to this one, I found that both the units display about the same intensity of light (although Palm V had contrast included). Under normal lighting conditions (i.e. in my office), I can see perfectly fine on my unit and the color is discernable. I found that people who are really into getting bright colors should check out something like the new but bulkier Sony Clie products. As for me, the Palm's sleekness, its size and functionality are unbeaten especially for the V, Vx, m500 and m505 series of Palms.The only complaint that I can really offer and the reason I can't give this product 5 stars is the same as I've seen from other users in that Palm really messed up in not making its m500 series backward compatible in terms of cases and accessories. What irritated me more than the color screen was the fact that I can't use any of my old Palm V accessories with this Palm. I have to purchase a new case and keyboard specifically designed for the m500 series (when I know that most users assumed the m500 series was an extension of the V, Vx series of Palms). Because this is the first time Palm has done anything to upset me with their product, I decided to stay becuase the organizer is such a good product. But if Palm decided to do this gimmick again on their next series of Palms, I would seriously consider switching over to another PDA or Pocket PC device.
Not sure if this router is great for the "non"-techie, but for those of us not shy with trying other firmware. Load DD-WRT on this and you will be very impressed. What happens when everyone around you has a better signal than you? Increase the gain! on the antena, If you have trouble with signal's DD-WRT should help you out. Definetly recomend this!
Frankly, I would not recommend these printers to anybody. I was looking for a replacement for the X8350 I have had the past few years. All of a sudden the printer came up with this "right cartridge error". I replaced the cartridge (color) with Lexmark ink, and this still would not fix the problem.I am not a heavy printer user, just average and keep my printer covered. It bothered me to have a printer fail in under 2 years. I called Lexmark today and I basically own a hunk of junk that will no longer print.All they offered was a 20% off coupon to go buy another one. I told them I would pass on the coupon and never buy a Lexmark product again. I am not one to typically complain about stuff, but this company seems to sell junk and won't back up their product.Play it safe and look for a different brand printer.
I liked Ipod shuffle 1 GB so much that with in weeks I am buying another one as my earlier one was given as a gift. The best features are lightest possible weight, lowest power consumption ( yes lack of display is better for long battery life), and excellent integration with itunes. It just so happens that the kind of music I listen to (old songs at low bit rates) it can also take almost 700 songs. In accessories, an external charger is a must as that makes charging convenient ( as opposed to plugging into the computer for hours, though that will work).
i had this for around 3 months, 1 of the swithes is awful it never clicks into contact.now another one is getting bad.i am probably going to open it up and goto radioshack and have them help instal new swicthes.sadly i would not recommend this productthe seller i have no problems with.
I have the Garmin 670 for routine local use in my car, got it for the larger screen etc. Got the 370 for travel-it packs easily, great for walking, bicycling or driving. The screen is terrific, easy to read-bright and clear and the directions are fantastic-the voice is easy to understand, thorough and prompt. I would highly recommend this product to anyone, family members or close friends. You won't go wrong. In addition, the coverage for Europe will be very handy when I return there. With the 670 and the 370 I am very well covered locally and abroad. While both cover Europe I prefer the 370 for travel outside the U.S. just due to the fact it takes up less space. I could not be happier with this combination, both are ideal.
As always, Panasonic makes a Great product! My prevoius 24 Dot matrix printer ( a KXP 2124) lasted 20 years so I was hoping on hope that they still had the quality thing done pat... and they Do !! There was no need to install new drivers nor was there much difffrent about the features. It has all I am looking in a Dot printer and it completes the tasks well.I am very pleased with Panasonic and this printer goes right along with it. :>)
Very good lens. I use this lens on my Canon S5 it get's the job done plus there is a setting in the camera that recongnizes the lens. Just another canon product doing it's thing. I highly recommend it you can definitely see a difference and since the S5 is known for having some noise in the pictures when using the digital zoom I just turn that off and shoot straight through the converter for flawless pictures.
The cable was easy to install. It's what comes after that that gets complicated. All the adjustments for using the cable. But well worth it.
When I find something that works, and works well on a consistent basis, I continue to use it. I've had no coasters, as of yet! Further I use TDK VHS tapes as well as TDK Minidv tapes.
I really enjoy my zune. Thank you very much for having the product at a very affordable price.
even came with a sd adapter for just $3.00 thanks for the fast send and the great pricing. i dont really have anything more to put just amazing
This remote worked as advertised. I needed a learning remote to use with a new Olevia HDTV, since other remotes have no codes for it. It was easy to use the learning feature and it worked perfectly with the various features of the TV and the cable box. The only thing I had a problem with was the programming for my combination DVD/VCR unit. It learned the VCR functions, but I cannot use it for the DVD functions. I would still highly recommend this reasonable priced remote.
These are really compact, smaller than the 8 x25 Sportstars and feel great in the hands. The wide angle makes a big difference when birding as does their being waterproof and fog proof. They are as good, I feel better, than the travelite 5s although a tad heavier. Well constructed, good optics and in their price range amongst the top. Give them serious consideration or buy up at least +150$
I bought this product to do my own sound system install and it was so nice to be able to purchse the whole wiring kit all in one.
I sent this radio to my very hard-to-please brother for his 65th birthday and he loves it! That's enough for me! I'll be getting one for myself now & keeping it in mind for other hard-to-please friends.
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 strongly urge you to NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!You have to replace the drum unit every 3-4 toners. They told me this at Brother after I bought my printer and it started splotching after the 4th toner.
My 5 Star rating is based on my 2 weeks love affair with Vaio Pocket after three upgrades that are ESSENTIAL for out-of-box product. The upgrades allow the player to BECOME MP3 Player. If you don't upgrade it will be ATRAC3 plus Player, which is Sony version of MP3. First install the software's on the CD that comes with the player. Then do the following steps:Upgrade 1: Firmware on Vaio Pocket to version 3.0 from Sony Site:http://www.css.ap.sony.com/VAIO/download/downloadList.asp?cat=VAIO%20Accessories&Model;=VGF-AP1Upgrade 2: Vaio File Transfer program from Sony Site:http://www.vaio-link.com/Vaiopocket/downloads/downloads.asp?l=en&f;=VMTUUpgrade: Sonic Stage 3.2 from Japanese Site (Link is for English version):http://www.aii.co.jp/contents/sonic/_data/sony-ss32/SonicStageInstaller.exeThis MP3 Player when connected to you PC is recognized as a removable Hard disk. So, using the Vaio Music Transfer program or Sonic Stage, you can copy your MP3 files as easy as drag and drop. Use Music Transfer Program if you have lot of MP3 in an organized format. The copy speed is much better than I've seen in iPODs and Rio's. I didn't find using the G-sense pad to browse and play my music files. I felt it was just as easy, as the wheel on iPOD.Pros:1. It has to be the screen. As good as any screens from Sony and it's bigger than iPOD Photo.2. 40GB hard-disk3. Jacket Picture (Cover Art) that you can assign to your albums. Player displays it while playing songs from that album.4. Sound quality better than many other MP3 Players including iPOD.5. You can transfer pictures from Sony and several other digital cameras to this player without PC. But you need to have the cradle, which comes with the player as it has the USB outlet.6. Very cool remote that can be used to navigate some simple features while listening to music. It has a two-line LCD screen.7. Can be used as removable hard disk with 40GB capacity.8. Replaceable battery unlike iPOD.9. 20+ hours of runtime once charged fully compared to 5-8 hours on iPODs.10. Very classy color metal and finish.Cons:1. It definitely has to be the length of headphones cable. I wish it had couple more feet. Fortunately, it's not an expensive accessory to buy.2. Have to have the cradle to handy if USB connetion is needed or when it's time to charge. But with 20hrs life on battery, it's something we can live with.3. Less choice of cases unlike iPOD which sometimes is worth buying just for the cool cases out there. I got a case from PDAir site which is made for this player. Excellent quality. So, no complaints now.4. Crashes when playing some corrupt MP3 files. The solution is to delete that file using SonicStage software after restarting.For $250, I think it beats iPOD Photo in many areas. I personally, would prefer this over iPOD even if it was same price as we get several accessories already included with the Sony and the battery is replacable and sounds and feels better. If you are a techie, you will even find it user friendly like the iPODs which is it's main strength.
I bought this after my first purchase (not amazon.com) was a DOA; and I am glad that it was. This KVM switch works just like it says on the website. One of the machines need to use a USB port - one for both Kb and mouse, which gives you more options. The switch also allows you to "split" the sound output (and mic) which is a very useful feature. The first few runs my mouse seemed fickle, but somehow it fixed itself, could have been just my mouse. The hotkeys work great, and the physical switch is a good attribute as well. I thouroughly recommend this product - for me it was truely a complete Plug and Play! P.S. I am running linux FC4 on one of the machines and it works like a charm.
We could not find them in stores, but they were here at a good price and came Quickly! I would recommend them to you.
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 use these speakers for my pc and for video games/movies in my bedroom. It has crystal clear sound and powerful bass. I love them! I had not seen the hundreds of reviews on Amazon when I went and bought mine, but now I know why! I live in Belgium and I have the 220V ones and they sound great!
This is the best usb memory I have bought in my life, that's why I ordered 10 items, to gave them to my friends...
This splitter was a breeze to use. So much easier than a 4-way splitter. Fewer connections. Makes the cable jumble look organized.
Best radar detector I have ever owned. I like the remote mute switch on the power cord.
This is a loud siren with dual tune capabilities, which should get the attention of anyone in the the neighborhood. I installed 2 in the interior of the house and 1 in each of the 4 vents of the attic.
Buy this!! I have no idea how the world has survived without it for this long! Works great with all Pittsburgh stations, takes 24 hours sometimes to collect data but worth it.
I brought this to replace a D-Link DP-311P that was driving a friend's Epson POS kitchen printer in his restaurant. The D-Link unit was trashed when the printer fell onto the floor, landing wireless printserver down.Setting this unit up over a wired RJ45 connect was much more convenient than the ad hoc wireless setup on the old D-Link. I was a little befuddled at first, but eventually realized that the TrendNet unit kind of "fakes" being a Windows PC that the target printer is attached to, where the D-Link was more of a bridge.Since the Epson POS printer used the standard GENERIC driver, I didn't need to install the printer driver on each machine on the network. But if this one fails, I'll replace the parallel card in the Epson with a USB interface and go with a more mainstream print server.
I don't use this printer alot but when I do it does a great job considering the price. It has simple instructions which I like.
I actually use these headphones to listen to audio books, so the quality of sound is not as imperative. However, the comfort and durability are. I had one pair on which one of the ear buds stopped working after a month and now I am on my second pair and 1 1/2 months later, same story.For $ 40, I expect them to last a bit longer.
Pros: Compact, light weight, lifetime warranty, great sound for size/price. Moving around much? They have a tight grip on your head. Durable, I once stepped on them causing one of the ear pieces to pop off and I simply clicked it back into place like nothing happened. Short cord for people who don't wander 20 feet away from their audio player (laptop, mp3 player) like some other headphones have.Cons: I've heard people say how comfy they are, but my hat size of 7 1/2 says very different. After a few hours they simply prove to tight and give me a headache. And that's whether I have sound running through them or not. On occasion a hair might get caught in the metal band but not enough of a problem to warrant not getting them.I use these for my laptop and iPod and they do an excellent job with music and gaming. Base is kinda bad but for the size and cost it does more then enough. Mine have the straight plug which is really annoying as I like the 90 deg ones much better but it works regardless. I'd recommend these to other people. The only drawback I can find is they can give me a headache of using them for a couple hours. Maybe if you have a smaller head you'll be ok? They can seem flimsy, but I've had them for 2 years and have traveled with them so I couldn't justify and claims of them being "cheap" headphones. And with a lifetime warranty I say go to town. I don't use the case at all either, used to, but I deemed it to much of a hassle and lost it somewhere. No regrets on that.I would give the product 5 stars but the headache thing really detracts from them. I still like and use my pair and if you want some cheap good headphones I'd go with these again any day of the week. (Maybe not Tuesday)
This is a surprising small yet full of addreses. The only problem is that infrequently it gives the directions as if you are coming from the opposit direction
I was just looking for little player that would play cds and radio. I use it in my sewing room and so far have been very happy with it. Good for a small room and don't expect it blow out the windows, but does just fine for my purposes.
I am so glad I decided to check Amazon before going out to buy another new cartridge! It's sad to see so many others have experienced the same frustration with replacing these expensive cartridges so often. I had been disappointed in my Z42's print quality from day one, but assumed the ink levels couldn't be the cause since they were nearly full. I kept cleaning the nozzles, realigning, and contacting support... I finally gave up and replaced the cartridges, and only then did I see the quality I had been expecting. I realize now the cartridges that came with the printer were dried up when I bought it. I don't need to print often, but who would expect that printing less would cost more?! I doubt I get 50 pages per cartridge, and more than half of those are the ruined pages and test page after test page... THANK YOU SO MUCH for the suggestion of soaking in cold water - that did the trick!
This is such a great product. The case fits my camera perfectly and I love that it comes with an extra battery and a tape. This is just perfect for a first time owner like myself!
BEWARE -- when I bought this, the vendor said they only had the Canon mount not the Minolta/Sony. However, the lens itself has a good combination of reach, wide angle, and wide aperture. There's a bit of distortion at 24mm so I try to use it not quite zoomed out all the way, but zooming all the way out to 135mm is just fine by me -- half the time that's where I shoot it. Since I've got the DSLR crop factor to deal with, it's not as wide as I might want indoors, but I tend to shoot candid-style so I use the 135mm from across the room all the time.I wish I could buy a 24-105mm constant f2.8 lens; I could maybe give up a few mm of telephoto for f2.8 but I don't want to go all the way down to 75 mm maximum. On the other hand, 24mm is barely enough for me indoors on the wide side so 28mm would not be wide enough. So this lens remains the best compromise for me, short of buying a 17-50mm f2.8 lens and an A700 so I can crop more.
I've been using this router for well over a year. It has excellent range and has never given me any problems.Apparently others have had problems; I don't want to discount their experiences, so be advised of them. Speaking for myself, though, this router has been great. It does it's job 24/7 and I don't worry about it.
This is a great machine when it is working, however, we have had a problem with reliability. Our first machine worked around a month, then stopped cold. It did display an error code which the support person we dealt with was unfamiliar with. They exchanged the unit and about 8 days later we received a new unit. The new unit never successfully fed a sheet of paper (jammed every time), and after the usual trouble shooting with technical support, this unit was also returned. 5 days later and now we have received a third unit which after 2 days appears to be working. The support was OK, with prompt swaps of non-working machines. After the second failed machine I put in for a refund as I was concerned about future reliability of a machine receiving critical faxes, but this was denied. Hope others have more luck with this unit.
The Pentax 62216 Papilio 8.5x21 Porro Prism Binoculars are awesome, so long as you understand that they are optimized for one thing: focusing close. For very long-distance viewing (several hundred yards), they are okay, but not great as the image looses detail. When I'm working, I now carry two binoculars: my 1986 Nikon 12x36 (which are good for long range) and my Papilio 8.5x21. This way, when I'm in, for example, a marsh, I can identify birds on the far side, and I can focus on dragonflies that are almost within reach.I'm getting farther and farther far-sighted, and using the Papilio 8.5x21 opened up a new world of small, close-up items. In fact, while sitting under a tree in the desert, I saw a lizard on a branch too close to focus on without my glasses. I assumed it was a common species. However, I looked with my Papilio 8.5x21 and realized that it was different species -- one not supposed to be there!Another nice things about these binoculars is that these are the first binoculars that my elderly mother has been able to use properly. I've taken her on my bird watching outings for years, but she has never been able to use binoculars. With the Papilio 8.5x21s, however, she can actually handle them correctly and see the birds. Now she wants a bird book of her own. When she left this year, I gave her my original Papilio 8.5x21s, and this purchase is a replacement because I don't want to live without them.Thanks Pentax, these are awesome close-up binoculars!
I had the BOSE speakers for a week and tried everything with them in terms of placement and equalizer adjustments, but they consistently had this annoying boomy, unnatural midrange sound that I noticed right off the bat. Finally I took them back and got these very cool looking JBL's, and I was impressed right away with the clarity and full range sound they had. Playing both Death Cab For Cutie and Bill Frisell, the sound was stellar. I think I'll be keeping these! (However, my BOSE cd player in the living room has been awesome for over three years now, to be fair.)
If you want to know how good this POS from CaNOT is, just do a google on Canon ZR-300 "remove the cassette". This message will appear after very light use and the tape will constantly eject. Lots of other people have had the same issue. Have missed 2 very important occasions because of this problem. My last digital camera which was also a Canon stunk too, I will never again support the Canon team as they try to pedal worthless overengineered under QC'd pieces of junk to the American market. They also have a proprietary software system in their copiers that you have to pay 5k and be a dealer to do anything with. Here's hoping Canon's sales drop and they go bankrupt.
alright, for being a cheap, simple cooler, it's great, it *needs* lapping on opening, but that's not too hard. all in all, only con is that it's loud, good. It's on a p4 2.2 ghz cpu in a full box in my closet.. it can scream till it's little electric motor dies of an heart attack.. i'll just buy a new fan if that happens! if you don't care about noise on an old comp, this is.. *ahem*.. Cool.
My first pair of RS 130 was bought from Costco to watch TV without disturbing my wife while she's sleeping. I have used it for a couple years and it worked great. Sound quality, comfort, and distance coverage are excellent. Occasionally, I would wear it working in the garage or in the yards. We saw this item on sale at Amazon and quickly decided to get another one for use downstairs with the big TV. My wife wears it while cooking with the range hood fan running or when the kids are practicing their musical instruments. She loves it too!
I went searching for 4 speakers for my 99 pathfinder. Went to circuit city after they announced the closing, not impressed with the inventory or the price. I found these, installed them with a slight mod. to the speaker mount. They sound great for their size, and yes THEY DO HAVE BASS!
I am a person who likes product quality and reliability, but I don't want to pay the "name tag" pricing (in this case HP). After using refurbished cartridges that ruined my printer, I started using HP cartridges and had no problem since. To keep the cost down, I'm using the Amazon Subscribe&Save program. The quality is right, and the price, too. Free shipping (2 days if you are a Prime member)... Works for me.
At first I was a bit sceptacle about getting these headphones. Obviously there are some raving reviews about how good these headphones are, but then again there are also some reviews with many cons. I decided, however, to go ahead and get them, and I have to say I am very pleased. At first, I thought to myself,"these aren't any better then anything else I have used to listen to music", but as I listened more and more, I saw that these were distinctly better then anything else I have used. I don't even use my speaker and sub set for my laptop...these literally sound better...the bass is crisp and gives a deep thud, but it's not overpowering at all...the highs are just as good.Some errors made about these headphones I would like to clarify on:- Yes, you will tell a difference between songs that play at 128kbps and 192 kbps, but don't let that scare you...they still sound really good at 128kbps, but they sound awesome at 192kbps.- Where it is true that outside noise will be heard even when using these headphones, it's really not that bad...unless the only thing you listen to is slow, quiet music...any normal volume will block much of the external noise you may hear otherwise.- Yes, others will hear the music you play through these headphones, but only if their right next to you and the volume you play it at is at an "unsafe" volume...really, it's not that bad at all.-Yes, the cord is long, and if it really is a turn off then don't bother with these...however, if your like me at all the long cord is perfect as it allows the listener to be able to move around a bit, and still listen. It is definitely not restricting.Overall, I am not one to scrutinize the sound I hear when I listen to music, but when I can clearly tell the differnce in the sound quality I have now vs. the sound quality I had before, it's definitely a good buy...one more thing...I have never heard a movie sound sooo good until I put these headphones in...everything is brought out and it sounds perfect!!!Hope this review helps the doubtful!!
If I barely touch or slide the surge protector across the floor I lose a connection and all of my appliances go dark. It makes a hissing sound and if you jigglet he power cord party, it usually continues to give power to the applicances. Hope it doesn't fry my computers. Now i just hardly vacuum or put my feet near the device.
After trying several of the cheaper off-brand wireless remotes for my D7000 (when the ML-L3 was out of stock nearly everywhere after I bought the camera), it was quickly obvious that you get what you paid for. None of the remotes had a range greater than maybe 5-7 feet MAX without having to press the button 10 times or so to get the camera to respond.THIS little guy, on the other hand, I can use quickly and easily at distances of at LEAST 15 feet away (haven't tried more), and the camera has been extremely responsive at these distances. Either the transmitter on those other remotes is just terrible, or they are using a low output battery; either way, BUY THIS REMOTE.This is indispensable for a tripod (especially for taking family pics without having to leave yourself out of them. Sure, the timer will work, but good look getting a great pic with kids when you constantly have to go back and hit the shutter release. With this one, you can just fire off a bunch of shots and pick the best one, and you don't have to worry about being tethered to the camera by a cable!Very small but easy to handle. Very light. Very essential.
Wow what a disappointment this Sky Fi 3 is. I got it as a Christmas present and thought it would be great. Unfortunately is has been possibly the worst piece of electronic equipment I have ever owned. Every cold morning I get into my car and end up driving 30 minutes ( half way to work ) before the receiver comes on. I called Delphi and they said it was locking up because it was too cold for the radio. TOO COLD !!! I don't live in Alaska for God's sake ( no offence to AK , I'm sure it's alot better than NJ ) , it has maybe been so far this year at the coldest 16 degrees. What modern piece of electronics is affected by a slightly cold morning ? What does this receiver have tiny radio tubes inside ? I've never heard of a piece of solid state electronics affected by the cold like this. All Delphi support has to offer is " Bring it inside at night and keep it warm ". What is this radio my new pet? Should I get it a little blanket and tuck it in at night so it doesn't get chilly ? I have to say keeping it warm does seem to work, but like I need another thing to carry around. If I go to a store and the lousy radio gets cold in the parking lot it takes forever to start up. Also another bad feature, the bleed through of local radio stations. If your somewhat near the transmitter tower it completely takes over the antenna and your left with no XM. I haven't owned a satellite radio before this one, but one can only hope they are all not this awful.
This was a great buy. Really happy with the picture, sound, and ease of use. Size is perfect and as good as anything else we saw but much better price.
How can you rate a battery any less than five stars when it works and it is taking great pictures !
I live in Italy and have used this bad boy to get around Italy, Germany, Austria, and Holland with no problems. When visiting Venice, I used this Garmin to help navigate through the walking streets/alleys to find our way back to the train station.Every once in awhile it likes to try to get me to take a road that's one-way or for bikes only, but no GPS product is perfect. This one gets the job done and I haven't been lost in Europe since I've owned it.
This memory stick is good for game saves only EXCEPT wipEout pure because the downloadable content takes up a lot of memory. If you want it for game saves and music, you would only get about 10 songs on there. Get a 512mb of 1 gb if you want images, game saves, music, and tv shows and movies.
Really good Camera. Search the web for better price. I bought same brand new for $207 plus shipping. I am a very happy consumer of this product. Excellent features and beautiful size and looks.
This Notebook is exceelnt for those person that will only use it in the house or office.
These headphones sound better than any others that I have tried, and they're the most comfortable for extended use. They sound a little bright for the first 24 hours, but mellow quite nicely after a short break-in period. These headphones sound perfect to me without ANY equalization. As other reviewers have noted, you need to get a good, snug fit to get decent sound. If the earphones are not fully sealed, they sound tinny.Well worth the money.
I just received my new Harmony 676 remote control today, and I am impressed.Set-up:It was relatively simple, with the directions being straight-forward and the whole process taking just over an hour to complete. Although Harmony says set-up is around 30 minutes, you will need extra time to work out the kinks, and add more activities (if you need them.)The only kink I haven't been able to fix yet is my Panasonic HTIB, is having trouble switching to AUX for watching TV etc., it stops at Front Music Player, which the original remote, had you press twice to get to Aux. Thanks for the music port Panasonic! However, I'm going to call support tomorrow, since from what I hear, they are very helpful.I added activities for:1.)TV2.)DVD/Surround Sound3.)CDs and Radio4.)Xbox 360 (works flawlessly)5.)PS2 (need DVD remote to program, at least thats what I think it told me, but you can set inputs and surround sound)6.)Wii (not compatible due to bluetooth, can only set inputs and surround sound)7.)Computer (need to create a generic activity, then change name. I think they should have a preset activity for using TV as monitor by now.)Ergonomics:Very well-built remote with soft silicon keypads and high-quality rubber (reminds me of VW dashboards) which covers everything else. Button placement is good, but the numerical keypads I find are a tad too small and low for channel surfing. There are also finger holds on the bottom, which hold your hand in an ideal position for using the multi-direction fob, but nothing really below it.Oh yeah, and those removable faceplates are very high-quality as well. The grey matches my wireless Logitech keyboard and mouse, but as we speak, I am rocking the burnt red (just in case you were interested...)Conclusion:It's not perfect, but pretty darn close.Go buy one, and free yourself from the traffic jam that is your coffee table full of remotes!Update 8/8/07:Fixed Aux problem myself after going through menus, and input to Rear instead of Aux. Support was pretty useless on the phone, they dragged me through a 1/2 hr. of the usual tech support idiot-checks then said they were forwarding to lvl. 2 support. After listening to an hour of classical music on speaker phone, I hung up. This support might be atypical, but I just want others to know.
I live 36 miles from Mt Wilson in the LA area and this little guy picks up over 100 digital channels. The HD PQ is much cleaner then Sat. and the audio has much more punch and better surround. If I wasn't a sports nut I would cut the cable on Sat. The signal you get on your major network channels is recieved totaly uncompressed.Also, this a UHF antenna but I get all the VHF channels with 80-98% signal strength.( I have it mounted in my attic) Why spend more, this little baby is a winner.
Had a overheating problem with my old Dell 1420. Used this and now i don't hear the fan getting stressed.Note: Takes about 200 hours of operation for the paste to perform at its best.
The unit arrived without instructions. I wrote the supplier to get them. They were very short and did not add to what I already could figure out on my own. The unit itself gives surprisingly good sound for the price. I used it solely with an SD card. It took some adjusting to get a clear sound. I set the units volume to 20 out of 30 and then adjusted my car radio to the desired volume. If I set the unit's volume higher I got a bit of a tinny sound, much lower got some static on the radio. Sound quality is much like a CD burned from mp3's. Very easy to just plug into the cigarette lighter and remove and hide when not in use.
If you have thought about getting a TiVo but weren't sure if you needed it, beleive me, you won't regret it. I have just a few shows I like to watch (The Shield, 24, The Apprentice, MI-5, and a few others). Now I can watch them whenever I want, and even watch them on my PC. I never miss an episode of anything I care about. Plus I could go on and on about the MP3 playing capabilities, photo viewing from the PC, networking functions, etc., etc.For "Series 3", whenever that comes out, I would only ask for the following improvements:- HD capability- Wireless G WiFi support (now it's Wireless B)- Option for enormous hard drives (maybe a bank of 2 to 4 large 200 GB drives, to handle the HD data)- Faster CPU (there are some annoying delays in Series 2, especially when rearranging season pass priorities)- Mac support for video transfers to computer (we have a mixed Mac/PC household, and currently this is only supported on the PC and Windows Media Player)- Support of iTunes playlists on the PC (surprisingly this feature is supported on the Mac but not the PC)But please don't change the easy, friendly TiVo user interface!As far as the monthly cost, I found out that my cable company was charging me $10 per month for the cable converter box. Since I don't have HBO or other pay services, I simply returned it to them, and now put the $10 towards the $12.95 that TiVo charges. Almost a wash.
Not much to say, works perfectly. Also works for Pontiac G8. Since this adds length, it could rattle against door, or hit window, recommend you attach to door with wire ties or Velcro.
This is a great little camera. It is small, well constructed, easily transportable and feature-laden. With 3.34 mega pixels, its image quality revivals 35 mm; although I still think my high-end nikkor lenses and SLR are better. However, the image quality from this camera is quite good. Additionally, you can see the image after you take it. If unacceptable, you delete it and take it again. Gone are the days of finding out someone's eyes were closed at the moment the shutter snapped and the days of needing to take multiple pictures of the same thing to be sure that one good picture is obtained. The zoom is improved over the Coolpix 990, and its possible to zoom after you take the picture, so you can crop the image in the camera after it is obtained. The macro mode is particularly sharp and easy to use. By most reports, the pop up flash is insufficient and needs to be supplemented in instances where true flash is needed. However, the pop up flash has worked well for my needs (mostly &quot;snapshots&quot; of people.) In automatic mode, the camera will choose very slow shutter speeds at low light levels and objects suffer from motion blur. You need to use the pop up flash in situations where you would just be using faster film and no flash in an SLR. Although obvious, if you are accustomed to film, digital offers the distinct advantage that images are free once the camera is purchased. For the hobbyist, this aids creativity since you are able to take a lot of pictures and experiment, without being inhibited by having to pay for film or processing. There are some accessories you need, so the camera is more of an investment than merely the purchase price. You probably need to purchase a larger memory card than the one supplied. Although images can be stored on your computer, if you are taking a lot of pictures without access to your computer (i.e., if you are going on a long vacation), you may need multiple cards, or something called a digital wallet which allows thousands of images to be stored on a small, portable hard drive. Although these accessories are useful and easily available, they aren't cheap. My older digital camera did not nearly come close to being able to replace my film cameras. This one does. While my allegiance the film is hard to break, this is now my favorite camera. I highly recommend it.
This is a great lens. But it broke on the inside and wouldn't zoom anymore.I sent it to Nikon to be repaired, but apparently they won't touch it since it wasn't bought directly from Nikon. It's considered a "Gray Market" item.
The form 2 headphones are the worst hadphones i ever had. they have a amazing design but the rest is crap. i order this headphones and they take 1 month to arrive. on top of this the box was crumpled and damaged. the headphones didint had any protection inside the box. which i thought it was really strange becaue B&o; is a top brand.i used them in a regular way (1-2 houres) a day. and i treat them in a very nice way. in the 15th day the left speaker stoped working. the next day i take them to a B&O; store. they told me that they would communicate with denmark. it took 3 weeks for sending the email an yet they didint respond fo the headphones. it trided to communicate with amazon but they told me that the problem had to be fix in B&O; store.the problem has not been resolved. it has been 5 months and B&o; havent respond yet for the headphones.Cons and ProsCons3 Year international warranty: this is false. if you buy them in another country they dont have warranty.Sound: I was really dissapointed with the sound of the headphones. it dosent have a good bass and mids. i am actually using a 15$ sony headphones that have a better sound.Materials: the "metal" part get oxidated in a short period of time. considering this is a $100 headphone i was expecting more.Fragile: this product is very fragile. it very easy to brake. woudent recommend it if you ar putting them in a backpack a any type of bag.lack of case: the headphones dosent come with a case and B&o; dont sell one. considering that the headphones are very fragile the should at least bring a case.ProsDesing: it has a wonderfull desing. many people have ask me were i bouhgt the headphonesWeight: they have an amazing weigth (just 68g)In conclsion i woudent recommend this headphones.the price is not right for what you get. they dont have good sound, materials ,its realy fragile and the warranty of B&O; sucks.
It's cheap (got it at 29.99). There is good quality sound. It is rather nice looking and sleek. Earbuds are decent. Easy transfer system. Good shuffling. "Go" playlist is easy to set. One GB is enough for me.Yet, it may just be me, but this item is not very durable. I kept it in my pocket to listen to while I work (I work in a cooler at the night, when no one is around), and it got scratched easily (probably my fault).Additionally the buttons are EXTREMELY sensitive. I barely hit my pocket (like a small tap) while working and it changes to the next song, repeats, shuts off, pauses, or records. When record is engaged, it is very hard to go to another function (often I just turn off the player and then power it back, because no buttons appear to get it out of record mode).Also, the system is very uncooperative when it is low of power (even when it still has hours left) and the charging is done by USB, not power cable. While charging, you cannot listen to the MP3 player.I would recommend it to you if you plan to not use it while working. Pretty decent for the price it is. If though few flaws were fixed, this would be perfect.
I got this lens mainly for when my husband goes to the track for the long range.thought it have to take alot of getting used to b/c its manual but i've been playing with it since i got it.and price was great
In the past I've purchased replacement batteries for my Uniden phone from Radio Shack. This year I noticed my phone wasn't holding a charge more than an hour so I knew it was time for a new battery, before the phone couldn't hold a charge at all. I walked over to Radio Shack (with my phone handset and its battery) to purchase a replacement. Because the battery in my phone didn't list any technical specs, I wasn't sure which battery I needed because the new battery packages didn't have enough information for me to be sure I had the right battery and the store clerk didn't know either. Also, I noticed the price for batteries had nearly doubled. Between the price and the store clerk, I decided to go back home and check on Amazon for a replacement.I was surprised that I could get the same battery on Amazon for well under the price at Radio Shack. The technical specs were detailed enough that I felt confident I'd ordered the right battery. Even paying for shipping, the total price was several dollars less than Radio Shack. The item shipped quickly and, although I don't have any electronic testing equipment to verify this, it seems to work as well as any previous battery.In comparison to my experience at Radio Shack (which I won't include here because it was not the usual, satisfied experience I've always had in the past), the Amazon purchase was a breeze. I expect I'll buy another back up battery in the next few months so I have it on hand next year (these batteries only last a year or two) but I'll definitely check out Amazon first before I buy any electronics in the future..
Arrived as scheduled. Very flexible. Can be trained to work with systems not listed. I have a JVC VCR/DVD recorder that took some training but I have it programed to do everything I could need except chapter skip. I am sure that it would do that as well but ran out of buttons to program. I would recommend it.
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I am very pleased with the Norcent DVD player. It has shown itself to be able to play mp3's, cdr/w's without any problem whatsoever. What really caught my attention was its ability to play mpeg file formats directly burned onto cd.
I just purchased the DS-30 and I am impressed. I was going to use this recorder for recording music that my voice teacher played. However I now see that it is much better. I actually used my DS-30 to create sound effects with. I can actually use the unit with my portable field mixer with phantom power and using good shotgun record sound effects. It's a super quiet unit. I can import the files in to pro-tools and using the effects it is quite easy to get a good recording for use in my voice over work. I use the unit in STXQ mode with Dictation gain on. It is super quiet and I get great recordings that are crisp and clean. Pro-Tools does not notice any background noise at all. It's awesome. I am going to be recording all my own sound effects from now on. Awesome device I would highly recommend it.
This is a great product to have. It&#8217;s necessary to make un-combatable conations, &#8230;compatible! Not all connectors are RCA. The RCA-BNC famale/male adapter is a life saver when you need to make connections between different components.
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.
Unit is A-OK except that I was not told that the model comes in to two different wiring connections at the side of the unit - one at the left and other on the right. Customers should be made to chose which side they prefer the wiring connections will be.
works very well
The reason I bought this amp was the High Current and The Beauty of it. But then I had it installed, oh my god!!!! This thing is so powerful with it's 4 40 amp fuses, 2 cooling fans and did I say High Current.. I have this amp hooked up to 1 1000 watt Eclipse 12inch Subwoofer inside of my Ford Expedition, and did I say High Current, to be blunt this amp has never cut off once from over heating, and i've had some nice amps in my day.... So if you have a need for the last amp you'll ever buy, get the A2300HCT BY AUDIOBAHN - DARRYL OF BALTIMORE
This little camera seems ok for the limited use for which I purchased it. The one drawback is that I use it with my laptop, which has a slight curve to the top of the screen. The cam has a hard time staying level, and holding tight enough to stay in place. In addition, the wire that goes into the back of the camera prevents me from tilting it up to the best angle for my sitting position. Therefore I am always looking down at the camera, instead of looking at it straight on. My issues are not with the camera itself as you can see, but rather with the little stand.
After I had this printer for a few months (I use it quite rarely), it stopped feeding paper in from the paper tray. So every time I print, I have to push the sheets of paper in because it can't pull them in on its own. (And even then, it jams about half the time.) But considering how rarely I print, I haven't bothered to get a new printer yet, but I probably will when the (expensive) ink cartridge runs out.
The lens is great! Just as advertised and as good as new with a less expensive price tag. Customer service was very helpful with some questions I had prior to purchasing. The lens and the vendor are both great!
I get the Linksysy kvm, and the first time it, work great in a Compaq Proliat running Windows 2000 Server and in Compaq Presario running Linux Red hat 7.2.but when I restart the linux bos for th first time, the mouse din't came back, it was really crazy, making stranges moves, but I resolve the problem edint this two filesFile path /etc/X11/XF86ConfigI changed the section entitled &quot;Section &quot;Pointer&quot;&quot; and the line below to:Protocol &quot;IMPS/2&quot;File path /etc/X11/XF86Config-4I changed the section entitled &quot;Section &quot;InputDevice&quot;&quot; and the line below to:Option &quot;Protocol&quot; &quot;IMPS/2&quot;This solved both the erratic mouse pointer problem and enabled scrolling.
Perfect for the person who needs 2 batteries charged. Only thing i see that some may not like is the batteries charge one at a time. But if you just want the luxury of not having to worry about changing batteries after one is charged, this is what you want.
I used to set up a paper roll, background stand, and umbrellas. Now I use this with theCowboyStudio 24" Photo Soft Box Light Tent Shooting Cube Open Top - 4 Chroma Key Backdrops. Setup time is much quicker for the same clean results (see the photos I uploaded).I store it underneath one of my sofas in the box it came in. It looks like it can get dirty easily and if I was to do it again, I probably would have purchased the translucent one.
Perfectly fine cables. Don't waste money on overpriced cables for digital signals - either the cable doesn't work or the cable works there's no doesn't work as well in digital.The construction of these cables seems perfectly reasonble and there appears to be decent construction of the cable connections if they aren't abused.
I've had this installed in my car for two years.It sounds excellent in the hatch of my 99'Accent.The speakers hold a good bit of the amps power before getting destorted.They hit well enough for me.The amp is quite good.I have not had any overheating problems.I've listened for hours at a time.I would recommend for someone looking for a reliable and good sounding system.To the younger guys,I think you would want 12's or 15 inch woofers.Not enough bass to blow your doors off.
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.
What more can I say. I went back to my history to warn others of this terrible product with even worse customer service but I see many people have done so already. I purchased the Philips DVDR985 almost a year ago and it quit recording and began having problems reading disks about ten months after purchase. The companys web site list numerous authorized service centers near my home but when you call customer service they tell you the only place to repair this model is in New York. I sent a detailed letter to the address their customer service center provided to me to send my complaint in writing to. the letter was sent back undeliverable. I would gladly forward copies of my letters and email to Amazon if it would help warn off future customers from being taken. I own many Philips products and had very good success with them but this experience has scared me off buying anything else with the Phillips brand. Based on the products repair history, Phillips should recall them all and make good with their customers by repacing the unit with a newer, improved model, if one exists. Could Amazon forward all the complaints about this product to Phillips? They need to know.
Shortly after I bought this (before it arrived) I began to suffer buyer's remorse; I started thinking this was just an expensive toy and a waste of money. But after receiving it [and the North American detailed street maps chip (another $160)] I don't regret a single penny spent.It's great for mapping (showing a route, down to the foot, you've taken) so you can backtrack and not get lost while hiking. And, with the North American street maps microSD Data card, I travel to new destinations stress-free now. With the detailed street map chip, it gives driving directions as well as any automotive gps with the exception that the 60CSx doesn't give voiced instructions and, of course, the screen is smaller. And it'll show all the restaurants (or gas stations, atms, etc) near my location and sorts them according to distance. This comes in handy when you're in an unfamiliar area and need a Starbucks STAT. I know, this is starting to be a review of the Maps microSD Data chip/card, but I think anyone buying this unit should definitely invest in the extra chip, too. Doing so makes the unit many times more useful.Regarding battery usage, it has accomodations for both alkaline and lithium batteries (supposedly lithium batteries have more energy than alkalines and can cause problems with some electronic devices). And I find that the 20 hour battery life is accurate as long as you don't use the backlight too much. When I first got this, I was playing with it all the time, using the back light and got about 10 hours on Duracell Ultra alkaline batteries.It also has other cool features like the ability to tell you the exact location (current or any time in the future) of the sun or moon. How cool would it be to know where the shade will be when you get out of that Phoenix movie theatre and have your car already parked there, in a spot that was blazing hot two hours earlier? Knowing the exact time the sun will set or rise can come in handy, too.When I first got it, I didn't care for the economy of buttons on the device. But after using it almost daily for two weeks now I appreciate that I can effectively operate the unit with one hand because of the smart design/layout of the buttons.I'd also invest twenty bucks in a protective case. The case is nicely designed with very good functionality allowing you to clearly see the screen and operate the buttons through a thick, tough, transparent barrier.
Well, I'm only 23 but I agree that the display is too small, but industry-typical. I actually can't find the manual, and I never read it so I have no idea whether it was useful! However, the seller I dealt with gave me this hint: This recorder ONLY works with Maxell, TDK or FUJI medias, and the other brands will not work. Who knows why. That might explain the wasted time/CDRs of the other reviewers. I have no idea if it is stated somewhere in the manual, or if it is insider-music-people common knowledge, or what. Personally, I've only used Maxell CD-Rs and they've worked just fine, every time. I haven't had to deal with RCA, but the factory warranty is there for reassurance. This machine does the job (when I use an acceptable brand of media) and I doubt you'll find anything closer to a pro-quality recorder at such a good price. I've had no durability problems. The plastic makes it light and more portable ... Heck, most of my car is plastic anyway!
Where does apple think they are getting off with this product. 150 dollars for a 1 gb player, that doesnt even allow you to see what is comming up next on your playlist? For 150 dollars you can buy a 15gb player from dell, with a backlit screen, nice interface, and wow, it shuffles too!I am a fan of the ipod, and I have nothing against apple, but this is proposterous. They are actually advertising and using the fact that you don't know what you are going to hear next as a selling point. Oh, the revolution of shuffle.Granted, this is a product oriented for people looking for a non hard drive/ flash based player, but in the end, it's just another way for apple to grab your money. But, if you are a mac user, you probably have tons of money anyhow.
Pretty good service from Amazon. Shipping was fast as lightning! Product is awesome! Actually using it for a samsung D600 cell phone and it works wonderful!
I purchased this to carry of my dvds in to save space when moving to college. Personally, I wish it was just a little cheaper, but you get your money's worth.
In this day and age of flat screen TV's and computer monitors, it's almost impossible to find old time television repair tools. This degaussing coil is just that, and necessary to demagnitize, (degausse) a CRT so that the color comes through clear and correct. This coil, made by Waldom, did the trick in short order. I do a lot of older TV repair and restoration, and tools like this are important. Works great, and I'd order another if this one ever breakes, though I doubt that will ever happen, it's so well made. 120VAC. Throws a magnetic field at least six feet.
I bought this item now for the third time. Last summer I purchased 2 of them, and they worked out great. I have another camera now and decided to get a 3rd one for simultaneous use on 3 cameras. Not sure about the other reviewers, but this 58mm circular polarizer glass filter works perfect for capturing and enhancing clouds, which is what I mostly do time lapses of and use this for. I've not had any issues with the construction at all. I received the item in mint condition, no scratches or fingerprints on the glass.
I used to have a LeapFrog 2.4 GHz system purchased at Best Buy. This product is far superior so far.
The sound quality of this product is wonderful but if I just put my head down to see what I am sewing in my lap, it falls off. If I am cooking and I glance down, it falls off. This is ridiculous. Do they not test these? I would not buy this product again. What good is good sound quality if they are sitting on the floor?
These Memorex DVD-Rs work well with my Windows computers. I use them about a few times per month to burn both data and video files. I get the occasional error, resulting in a bad disc that needs to be discarded, but that will probably be the case with any blank DVDs that you purchase. The problem that causes the occasional errors is more likely with my computer than with the actual discs. I usually restart my computer after an error during the burn process, and then the next time I try, it always works (so, maybe the problem is that I don't restart my computer often enough).Make sure that you have a DVD burner capable of writing to DVD-R discs (as opposed to the DVD+R discs). However, most DVD burners are able to write to either +R or -R discs. If you do not use blank discs very often, consider purchasing the 50-pack, although the cost per disc will be higher.Memorex 4.7Gb/16x DVD-R (50-Pack Spindle)
I have used my camera on a cross country road trip and its everything i could ask for, for a film camera.. easy to use and great for any kinds of shots..
Very cheap for the price, although it seems quite old since theres a big enter key
My existing headset looks just like a Plantronics audio 650 USB, but I don't have the USB dongle for it. I have used it with Skype and to narrate online tutorial videos. When I purchased Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10, I wanted to increase my accuracy so I purchased this noise-canceling Sennheiser microphone.Out-of-the-box looked and felt great. The EQ is a bit odd, like other Sennheiser headsets I've owned in the past; I like it though, because it makes rock music sound great.Unlike my Plantronics headset, the ear muffs are foam and let my ears "breathe" a little, which keeps them from getting too hot. It is also very comfortable even though I wear it for hours at a time.The microphone is a completely different story. My voice sounds tinny and the microphone picks up WAY more background noise. It doesn't seem to make a whole lot of difference with Dragon, but it is definitely worse for Skype, and there's no way I can use it to narrate videos.I like the Sennheiser sound, but this headset is not at all acceptable as a noise-canceling mic. I am disappointed because I basically wasted my money. Considering that the Sennheiser mic costs about 50% more than my Plantronics, I'm a little disgusted at the outcome.
After being quite content with my now-outdated Microtek E3 SCSI scanner, I decided to go Microtek again with the new slimscan USB. Although I would say that scans are slower than the older SCSI model, the overall quality is much better, and the interface is improved. As mentioned in other reviews, the OCR provided with the package is somewhat weak, but functional. I would recommend purchasing OmniPage Pro by Caere for higher-quality OCR recognition, although this may run you around a hundred dollars, last time I checked. The model is quite thin, although I too have had troubles making the button in the front, which is supposed to launch applications in Windows, functional. All in all a solid purchase at a solid value.-Pete
Logitech's keyboards will not cap certain keys, mine being a MX3200 digital display with a laser mouse, all cordless.Before you go crazy with their help literature, simply uninstall Setpoint completely and get back to normal. What a drag if you relied on any of the menus from Setpoint.This will stop the problem with keys not capping, which is drastic when you're working on something or writing a fast email.
I used it only 3 weeks. Later, a lot of problems began. At the present: I prefered to buy other one. Don't waste your money
This is a nice little switch. The cost is good. I use this to print to one printer from two compuers.The only con about this switch is that the software is not Vista compatible. I have to manually hit the button on the switch to print back and forth from one computer or the other. I'm not even sure if you get the software to work that the switch would always be on for both computers to print anytime.
I've had my 1280 for several years, and other than using a fair bit of ink it's an excellent machine (I sell my photography). HOWEVER - I had to get a new computer recently and the 1280 won't work at all. There are some online postings saying people have had trouble getting the ink levels to read and there is a patch for that, but mine won't work at all. So far, no reply from Epson. As well as this works, I can't see buying a new printer from a company with such poor support. I may have to get a local techie to see if my new computer (and I know there can be serious problems here, functionality-wise) can be converted back to XP. Anyway, this is a serious and possible very expensive problem.
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With a good weight of 3.4 pounds ( 54.4 ounces) each,according to th seller, it appears that I have some defective (underfilled/not filled) cartridges.One unused one weighs in at 39.66 ounces, or 2.48 pounds. Another one, which only gave me a few legible pages, weighed in at 32.68 ounces, or barely 2 pounds. The third cart also only gave only a few pages before I took it out of the printer - it weighs 33.59 ounces.I returned these to the seller 2 months ago after they told me they'd give a full refund. I'm still waiting, even after repeated emails to them.
Bought this for my 3-yr-old's room. The large numbers with black background are easy for her to read. We also enjoy the CD player which is used almost every day. Such a good product that I bought a second to put in my other child's bedroom.
This is my second iPod, the 80gb is just for more memory. Everyone in my family has an ipod and it is a great product. The kids and my husband listen to music, I am an audiobook fanatic. I had a problem with the switch on the one I just purchased. Amazon had it replaced before I had returned the original. Can't beat that for Customer service!!!
The comparably priced Bushnell is better (I own that also). The right eyepiece focus motion on mine has extremely poor motion. When turning it, it has all kinds of friction grabs and very loose gaps in its motion. (kind of hard to explain). The loose gaps are where the right eyepiece is so loose that it very easily goes out of focus. This problem is very pronounced. I would definitely return it, but it's not worth the effort. I won't buy a cheap bino online any more. I'll go to the store and check it out first. That would be my recommendation to others before taking a chance on this piece of crap.
Works well, albeit a little slow on the switching. One can use either double Ctrl key press or the physical button on the front of the switch to select the station.I like that the unit does not require a power supply like many other KVMs do - one less actively powered device, which will not be an energy "vampire" when PC is off.Recommend? Sure, the price is right.
I was amazed at the price of this item and when it came it looked new. Works well and is fast. I love the external USB storage.Richard
Works perfectly in the outside location where it is located. Great buy! Easy to install and articulates great! Terrific value.
It takes 2 weeks to get it.very slowand there is no adaptor.I wish I can receive the adaptor as soon as possible.
For those of us who listen to music all the time but lose too many headphones to warrant spending more than $10 on a pair, get two or three pairs of these. The sound's surprisingly good, and they aren't uncomfortable. I lost mine when I was drunk one night, but they served me well for the $4 I spent.
You can't go wrong with HP. They build a quality product. I bought mine, purely as a fax machine. It was cheaper than a dedicated fax. I don't have it connected to a computer, so I can't speak to its scanning skills. As a fax machine and copier, it is stellar. The multipage feed works flawlessly. It never grabs more than one page at a time. You can fax in B&W and color to a machine that supports it. The copier is razor sharp and color accurate. It has all the features you would need in a modern fax machine. I highly recommend it.
I will go straight to the details as to why this unit sucks:The software called iTunes will frequently duplicate songs and waste space.The unit itself is prone to not being recognized by Windows XP, so there is frequently no sync available, so....when sync is not available, you cannot upload new songs into your ipod.When plugging in your ipod, iTunes will tell you that the ipod needs to either re-enter all the songs, or reformat the whole ipod.When you "restore" your ipod (according to the will of iTunes), nothing happens afterwards except an ipod with no songs in it....and trying to put the songs back into the ipod...i'm still trying. Help!Getting help (help!) from iTunes is impossible, but I'm still trying.Managing more than one ipod's music in your pc is problematic and prone to glitches. I heard it's easy to manage multiple ipods if you have a Mac.If you are still thinking of getting an mp3 player, the most trouble-free is the Creative Zen Microphoto (8gb), and the Sandisk Sansa Clip (2gb) that holds 1000 songs.If you do decide on getting an ipod, make sure you save the music on cd's (burn them to cd).
It's nice to have a replacement plan available when purchasing online. Reduces the risk factor in my buying decisions.
I looked for the good binocular for a long time. I have two already, but they are too bulky and heavy. I needed one for my hiking trips to watch Mother Nature events when I'm on foot. This binocular is exactly what I need. Small enough to put it in the pocket, light wait, silver color make it visible, if I misplace it. The quality is excellent! Very clear view on a big distance. This binocular is very nice thing to have on your trips, wherever you go.
Just like several other reviewers, I experienced a sudden loss of signal in one channel - in my case, it came after about 10 months of light use. Not recommended!
Great product, bought them for use while overseas, good sound/noise cancellation, great for loud airplane rides, getting sleep in crowded or noisy environments. Decent sound, good bass, well worth it.
I had this for approximately 2 years. It worked fine for couple of months but suddenely started to activate the alarm without any disturbances. One day I left my laptop attached the alarm in my office for about half an hour. During this period, the alarm was activated and I was embarrased to face my office workers. This is without increasing the sensitivity of the alarm. I sent it back to Targus and they were nice enough to give me a new alarm. But after several months, it started the same problem.So, now I am afraid to use this security system with my laptop. But I did not face problems like changing the combination by its own. You can use it without the alarm activation (i.e: without batteries) but the cable is so thin, it is not recommended to protect any valubles.
First off, the remote alone is worth 5 stars. I have all of the (7 programmable I believe) buttons customized to exactly what I need. When I hit "Media" on the remote, my "Movies" folder pops up and I can scroll with the remote and open, close, and minimize/maximize any movie in the folder, much less pause, fast-forward...etc. Sometimes when Windows XP crashes, I have to use this button to reset Window's Explorer.Secondly, I actually bought this set because of the sole reason of the "Shuffle" button on the right-hand side of the keyboard. I just press the programmable "Music" button located at the top right-hand side of the keyboard, press play with the button below it, then hit Shuffle! It's very easy and adds to my laziness. Good.Battery life is wonderful and the set is extremely good for switching between your monitor and a TV. It makes watching movies on your computer (or whatever screen) very easy. I actually ditched the mouse because I like my IntelliMouse better (or maybe my hand just got used to the shape). I used to hook my computer up to my TV to play PC games with the wireless keyboard/mouse and I never had any issue with lag or connectivity. Highly recommended product-I will buy more from Logitech in the future.
I returned it. The plain rabbit ears from Sears work better. Very disappointing.
Screws holding bottom plate came out during first use making the unit non-useable as it would get stuck in the bay. Not Lenovo product as advertised either. Do not purchase.
There was no prior info regarding the inability to use the cable when transferring from Vista to Vista. Naturally' I never would have purchased it if I had kn own.
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!
This is an OEM battery as advertised. I own FZ18 camera and the battery model number is older so what is advertised is going to be the more current. The volt and omhs all matched the older battery. The battery came in with all blister packing intact. It is a Panasonic battery. Fit the camera perfectly. Since the merchant is in the East coast and it was shipping to me in the East coast, it came very fast (less than 5 days). If I need another battery, I would buy it again.
Purchased the Netgear Super G yesterday for home use. I'm completely computer illiterate but found the CD and setup to be WONDERFUL. My biggest problem was my PC wasn't accepting it. I contacted customer service through my internet provider and found I had to switch my DSL modem into a "brige mode". Once I got that done things were smooth sailing. Love the security settings on this model! My PC is working great, and my husband's Dell Inspiron, which is 4yrs old, is connecting fine using a card. I've read other reviews and see problems can kick in later on so I'm definitely saving the box and receipt! Not bad for a first time router user!
My college son loves this. I got him one first, then I bought two more extra....his roommate told him to get this.
I got one of these for my wife for Christmas, and it was the most successful gift I've ever given her in 27 years of marriage, I think.The trick is that I bypassed the 128MB of internal memory and just put 2GB of photos of her grand-daughter and pics from our travels on a CompactFlash card, using the card slot in our PC, and used that instead. That way on Christmas morning she unwrapped it, plugged it in, and right off the bat was looking at pics of her granddaughter.The 800x600 resolution isn't the equal of even an ordinary laptop (usually 1024 x 768 minimum)--but it's not a computer, remember. And its resolution is good enough to show my pics taken with a 5MP camera satisfactorily. I think anything less than 800x600 would be a problem. However, we use an 800x600 projector for slide shows at our dive club and resolution works even on a projection screen, so don't think this is going to look fuzzy or pixelated (unless your pics are already).I did try accessing the 128 internal memory by hooking the picture frame up to a computer with a USB cable--available for a few bucks from any electronics store. I was surprised to discover that it uses USB 1.0--about a tenth as fast as the USB 2.0 every computer has used for years. But you're not going to be using this as an external drive anyway, so that's not a serious complaint. I use Windows XP Home as my operating system and had none of the problems Vista users report.The workaround for Vista users is simple: just put your pics on a memory card like I did. The picture frame takes a variety of cards in a variety of capacities. If your PC lacks card slots--supplied with most new PCs--you can buy a cheap card reader that plugs into a USB port. I can get 2GB Compactflash cards locally for $10, readers for the same or less.It also runs the kinds of movies a digital camera makes. I was able to run movies from two kinds of cameras (Sony and Olympus). I did notice that the sound seemed to stop after a while--must be filling up the buffer. But for the typical little clips shot by digital cameras it works fine, and having videos of her granddaughter in a picture frame on my wife's desk as work yielded a big wow factor.I hardly needed the manual, but I know computers, and so does my wife.At work she discovered she could switch it from the default shuffle mode (random display of pics) to strict sequential display, which she wanted. She was also able to change from the random sequencing mode (pixelation, fade in/fade out, dissolve etc.) to whichever type she preferred.Note that a number of other reviewers didn't realize you could alter the default settings (and you can't alter them on some other kinds of digital picture frames).So this is a flexible device produced in the smallest size that really makes sense (that is, 8"), since this format has the same form factor as most digital camera pictures.Like another reviewer, I saw no sign of alternate frame colors, as was implied by the manual. But the black frame it came with works for my wife, and I like it as well.These digital picture frames let us put picture albums on people's desks and walls. They're a great idea, and the prices and quality have finally reached a point where most people can use them. I picked this Opteka after reading hundreds of reader reviews and product descriptions on Amazon, and it was delivered really quickly as well, even though it was before Christmas and I only asked for regular shipping.Plus this combines the natural desire of guys like me to buy electronic gizmos for my wife with her natural desire to get things that come from the heart. I took a majority of the pics on the frame, and all the pics show people and places and events that are precious to her.
This bag is one of the best items that I have invested my money in. It holds my Olympus OM-1n SLR camera and its accesories - 70-210mm zoom lens, 24mm wide angle lens, 50mm Zuiko lens, 2x Teleconveter, couple of film canisters, cable release, a Vivitar flash along with a bulky 5.3 MP HP 954 digital camera with an adapter tube for filters (almost the size of a D-SLR) and its accessories - a 2x teleconverter, a 0.5x wide angle lens, a battery charger, 4 extra batteries, lots of filters with absolute ease. This is only in the inside compartment.I have strapped my tripod to one side (It is the same comfort level when I strap my tripod to the bottom..Options, options!!) and the other side pocket holds my 750 ml Nalgene bottle. The two front pockets hold everything from maps, compass, GPS, knifes, lunch, flash light, trash bags, etc. The webbing in the front allows me to put a small jacket in it or even stick another water bottle in it.This is an ideal backpack for day hikes for an amateur photographer like me.All in all, I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. Thanks to Amazon for the great deal ($35 + Free Ship). It's worth every single penny I spent on it.I couldn't afford $100+ on a LowePro or a Tamrac backpack. Why waste money when I could get the same quality backpack from Canon for an amazing price. If you are considering to buy a decent backpack for cheap, buy this one and buy it NOW ! You wouldn't be disappointed.
I bought this remote to replace my One-For-All remote that is not functioning fully after 3 years of use. This Sony remote is great. It has lots of options for setting up buttons and I have 5 components set up on it. It works perfectly. I can tell that the infra red beam is quite strong...no problem controlling everything from all different angles.
You'd think, and seems common sense enough, that the documentation and the included CD setup would tell you the correct procedure to properly setup your hardware. That following the onscreen instructions will at least get you to the problem so you can try and find a workable solution. Not for this product. Calling tech support (and waiting 50 min) is a requirement.OK, here's how it went. I followed onscreen instruction from the setup CD. Went past the hurdle of 'identifying base station' stage (power cycled modem), but got stuck on 'configuring base station' stage. Help screen suggested I turn off XP firewall and disable ICS. Neither of them were turned on to begin with. Microsoft hardware support site was no help either. Finally, I broke down and called tech support.Here's how the wacky solution works out.-First had to remove the installed program from add/remove program, and go online using just your modem to verify online connectage.-Put CD in tray and install SOFTWARE only, then exit the setup.--reset router (MN-500) (which is accomplished by sticking a small sharp object in that little hole in the back, and holding it there until the power light starts flashing and letting go), connect modem to router and router to PC.-Install hardware, and turn off PC when finished.-Unplugged both Modem and router, and unplugged all ethernet wires to and from anywhere. Wait 4 minute. After 4 minutes, replug the power outlet for both router and modem. Put one end of an ethernet cable on port #2 of the router, and the other end on the PC. Turn on PC.-configure your base station by going into the Microsoft Broadband Network Utility in your start/all programs section.-after configuration, connect your modem to your router. Go online and ensure online connectivity.Sure didn't say that in the manual though. I spent 3 hours because of very poor documentation. Even with clearly written instructions, what I did could be very confusing. Product works like a charm, now that it's properly installed (properly in this case is not following instruction that comes with the product).
This unit has all the bells and whistles.....also had a great price....I've been using mine for about a month and love it.
Don't buy this piece of garbage. Terrible quality. Not fun. Not educational. Just poorly made and worthless. It is a waste of money. I regret buying it.
I have to say, I am really impressed with this router. First, I expected nothing but headaches but was pleasantly surprised that between the three computers, the wireless hook up worked the first time with no trouble whatsoever. I get good connection speeds with both the wireless card and the notebook card. No percieved dropouts either. Highly recommended.
I have been using this camcorder for two years. I did have the universal "lens cap error" malfunction. I went to my local authorized repair facility and had to pay $150 to get it fixed. That was a major bummer. However, otherwise the camcorder has been excellent to say the least. I love how small and light it is. It is comfortable to use for extended periods. The ergonomics are very good. I almost always use manual mode and set white balance manually, which produces superior results. I use automatic mode when I tape in varying light situations and it works reasonably well. Optical quality of the lens seems to be very good. Sound quality is good and it has a mic input, which is a plus. I have taken absolutely no precautions when handling this camcorder and besides some paint that wore off due to rough handling it has been very durable. Overall, while irked by having to pay to repair a known mass defect for which there should have been a service campain, I am quite happy with my JVC camcorder.
This cable is overpriced. However it is really excellent quality and audio has improved. I use it on my Polk Audio Blackstone TL350 and they sound amazing. Got them due to the high humidity in my area...so far so good.
These headphones are great. I got them after reading all the great reviews on another website. They fit my ears and sound awesome. Best earbuds.ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE PROBLEMS REPORTED BY OTHER USERSUNEVEN CORD - the right earbud goes BEHIND your head and I find this quite comfortable. I use them at work and when someone needs me or I get a phone call, I take out the right earbud and it sits on my shoulder. I think it is a smart design and if you don't have the cable behind your head, the left earbud will feel like it is falling out.NO BASS - these are designed to be placed in your ears with a snug fit. If you have them sitting on the outside of your ear, they sound tinny and horrible. I have to give mine a decent tug to have them fall out and they sound great. The passive noise cancelling is awesome.EXTENSION CORD PROBLEMS - I just bought a pair for my sister and she calle dme and said "one of the earbuds is broken." Then i told her to plug the extension cord in properly. She said she did but then I told her to push harder til it really CLICKS (you have to push harder than you think). You shouldn't see any part of the skinnier mini-plug if it is in correctly. And then, MIRACULOUSLY, the other earbud started working. People who read reviews about this and said "Oh, I have the same problem as them. It must be the cord and it must be a short cause someone else had that problem." This is not a problem and the extension cord is never defective. It is a cord that connects two wires. If sony can't get that right, then they sure as heck cannot make TVs. Don't be so quick to blame the manufacturer and try to solve your own problems.If your thinking of buying these, I highly recommend them. Just make sure to have them fit snug INSIDE you ear, wear them properly, and connect the cables properly. I they don't fit your ears or are uncomfortable, then return them (this should be the only reason for returning them). But they sound great and are well design. People who couldn't figure out how to use these correctly shouldn't be enjoying their great sound anyways.
Bought this because the internal wifi of my HP TX2000z died.+ very reliable+ easy to setup
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)
I won't restate the obvious fact that this is a great product with many awesome features...I will however say that I recently found a new use for the scanner. My daughter is 19mths old right now and of course everything is precious but you can't keep all the little drawings, etc... Or can you?For Christmas I scanned a few of the drawings (edited the ruled paper lines out of the picture) and sent them online to Walgreen's to be printed. I made picture books for various family members with pictures of themselves with my daughter (very personalized). They loved them! But, the piece de r&eacute;sistance was the scanned drawings that they each received copies of. I'm even thinking of using her art work to decorate her bedroom.Buy It! You WON'T be sorry!
Just what I wanted. Great for the price. Good sound and picture...has a focus control on the camera. Plus of focus...Grandparents can watch entire room or just one person...minus of focus...little hands change it and you don't realize until the other person says "you're blurry". Use it with oo-voo. great little camera.
Hello,I bought the Tivo 80 Hour Series 2 DVR 1 week ago.It was very easy to set up the service on the tivo.com website. I logged in and 5 minutes later, my account was created and active.It took a little over an hour to run throught the initial setup of the Tivo box. The part that takes the longest is the download (via phone line) of the program guide and other data tivo needs for the initial setup.While running through the setup , the tivo box re-started itself. I was a bit upset at first, but, when I noticed that it saved all the information entered during the setup. All I had to do was click-thru all of the previous screens until I got to the point where I was when the box re-booted. This was good to see because It would have been very disapointing to have to re-enter all the information again.Once the initial setup was complete, I found out why Tivo is the bomb. It was very easy to learn how to use the system. I started scheduling shows and Olympic events for recording right away. After scheduling a few shows, I decided to just watch some live TV.I turned to a show that caught my attention. After about 15 minutes and when the show started to get good, lo and behold, I hear a know on my door. I thought ... "oh, I got tivo now, let me pause live tv .... " ... and so I did. I hit the pause button.It was my grandomother at the door. I asked her to come in , offered her a beer and she hit me up for a loan. After about a 25 minute chat and once I wrote her a check, she was on her merry way.I quickly focused my attention back to the Tivo and the show I was watching. I hit the play button again and continued watchin the show right where I left off. Very cool.Besides being able to pause live tv and schedule programs to be recorded to be watched at my conveniece, there are 2 additional features that impressed me about my new TIVO.One is the ability to schedule a show online via the tivo website. You can do this with your tivo connected to a phone line , but , you must schedule your show online 36 hours in advance. I have my tivo connected to my home network and high speed internet access. This was very easy to do. Once you have your tivo connected to your home network, you can go online and schedule shows to be recorded, but , it now requires for me to schedule my show 1 hour in advance.Two, now that I have my tivo connected to my home network, I have access to all my digital photos and all my mp3's !!!!Now I can show my photos on the tv and play all my mp3's on my a/v receiver and sound system.Long are the days when I had to prepare music for my parties and burn the cd's in advanced. With tivo I can play anyone song from my over 10 gig mp3 collection on my tivo.Now that is cool.
I use this basket in my home office. It's sturdy, easy to pick up, and helps me organize loose papers. The best thing is that even though it's been filled a number of times it hasn't bent at all.
I bought this 4109 receiver to replace an old amp that had been problematic for years. It had to be a unit that could handle phono inputs and drive my Bose towers. The reviews were generally rather favorable and the price was very good - including delivery! The unit was installed to a CD player, my phono, and my HDTV (on AUX) with no problems. All systems work as advertised, the sound is quite good (to my ears). I'm not too thrilled with the black on black controls which are hard to read in the admittedly dim light at my stereo station and the manual is not terribly helpful. I'm in a poor reception area for FM so I can't really comment on that. All in all, I'm pleased and would recommend the unit.
In a word, the Tivoli PAL is indispensable. It functions for us chiefly as a kitchen radio and certainly within that function it far surpasses anything else we've ever owned. We spend quite a bit of time in our little kitchen and enjoy catching NPR programs (we're lucky enough to live near a vibrant and diverse public radio station). This radio and its little speaker sound very close to as good as our BOSE wave radio in our living room. A wonderful added bonus is the ability to plug in our ipod and listen to hours of great music as well. It has in such a regular way become part of our life.The PAL really shines, however, through its fantastic portability. When gardening, having friends over in the back yard, or vacationing to the beach or the mountains, the PAL follows us around reliably and provides a much clearer and less awkward source of great music. We no longer have to open windows; we no longer have to rely on laptops or TVs to be makeshift ipod speakers; we no longer have to settle for the crummy radio at a beach house or a hotel.I should not that I did consider the Songbook, but seemed dubious of it's taller (and thus less stable) size, it's higher cost (we got a great deal on our PAL), and its multitude of features that we would probably end up neglecting to use.I have recommended these little radios to many friends since purchase and simply can't imagine a situation where they would not get regular use.
Despite the fact that this is not a &quot;top of the line&quot; DVD player, it has a lot of great features and is pretty easy to use. Read some of the other reviews that talk about the precautions (for instance, some say it doesn't play well for damaged disks...that may be true,but it's been playing my rentals just fine, a total of 1 skip so far; or the one guy who couldn't figure out that the ENTER button on the remote also has a sideways triangle that is the universal symbol for &quot;play!&quot;; or the people who hook it up through the VCR and the picture warbles--don't hook it thru the VCR!...just go to radio shack and get a a/b switch or (if your TVs old) a RF modulator to be able to easily use both devices...better yet, check the radioshack web site, which has schematics in pdf form!)Fine, clean, lightweight machine. They even gave me a coupon to try netflix.com (which has been a great mail-order rental club...check that out too!)
I bought this with a pickup for to play the game rocksmith and it works excellent! You will all see me in concert someday thanks to this device. Mark my words.
I had other cables at home which worked with my TomTom but the computer wouldn't recognize the navi. This cable worked and now I was able to update my navi.
I was about 90% sold on an iPod, so close to purchasing it, when I evaluated the Zune's specs and found to to be superior. So, I purchased it in Brown. It looks great and feels great. Controls are highly intuitive and easy to use even without looking at it while walking. It has solid industrial design and the display is stunningly clear. The ability to set my own background is great (Since I've got so many FF7 CDs on there, I have a picture of Aeris from the FF7-PS3 graphics test as my wallpaper right now-- she looks beautiful!), and the software is not as cumbersome for me to use as the other folks here, but I guess I'm not exactly grandma.I've found it plays much nicer with laptops than desktops. Also, it certainly helps if you follow the included directions to a T. I nearly returned the thing to the store thinking it was defective, because I just decided to free-wheel my way through the initial installation. Typical guy thing, I guess-- I generally don't read instruction manuals and such. But here, it was critical. Once done, I got all my music and pictures on in minutes, not hours. Also enjoyed video quickly, too.Seriously, I'm impressed with this device, and I say that as someone who started this skeptical of what Microsoft would do. The only recommendation I give to Microsoft is to update the firmware and software to loosen some of the DRM restrictions. Keep things too tight and half of users will keep away, and the other half will spend their time trying to find way to crack it.The inability to use it as a hard drive is obviously a conscious decision on Microsoft's part to keep the DRM as locked-down as possible, but it cripples the device in a major way. It's much better to have the device me a bit more insecure DRM-wise than to lock out a key device functionality.Despite this, I enjoy my Zune, and I've already met others with one, and we're getting together and sharing music and other files. It's certainly different from iPod, where if you all show up with one, you're listening to different music, while with a Zune, you're all hearing the same tunes. The FM function is awesome, too. I like listening to the radio from time to time to hear new music, and having the station call letters, plus the song title helps me pin down the song later to look into downloading.
this was purchased for my wife for christmas and she loves it.I bought it to replace her old "ipod mini" which was 2 years old and Apple does not make anymore..but this ipod is great..no problems with it..loads fast ..the click wheel is great..cover flow is great..I have the older 5.5 generation but I now want this one!!No complaints at all..
Easily configurable; easy to adopt; enough, but not too much buttons;Option to program a sequence of commands like: powering on TV, selecting favorite channel, powering on amplifier, setting to the preferred sound volume...
I bought this product 6 months ago and its the greatest thing I ever bought. Fast usb 2.0 transfers and holds a lot, 256 mb. This is a lot better than any floppy disk or any zip disks. A MUST HAVE!Powel
It is what it is. A very fine tool for professional photographers with an Epson printer, but way too expensive. No choices unfortunately.
This has been one of those lenses that stays attached to my Canon 40D almost 90% of the time. Takes sharp pictures and does a good job eliminating camera shake. USM adds great focus ability and really fast. Nice hefty and solid feel to it without being so heavy that it hurts your hands/wrists after a few hundred shots.
I was in the market for a new computer bag and I also needed a bag for school and work. My current bag was putting a major strain on my shoulders and I wanted to get a rolling bag that didn't look too business. When I first found the JanSport bag I was thrilled, it was sporty, had wheels, and looked well built. After 4 monthes of normal use, the retractable handle is BROKEN! I plan on writing a letter to the company to let them know of my disappointment with this product. Buyer beware!
When I needed a FAX machine I did a lot of research and noticed that this machine received very positive reviews, so I ordered one. This machine is definitely worthy of the positive reviews it receives. Very solid machine and works flawlessly.
What a hunk of junk! This is very poorly manufactured, assembles horribly. I ended up trashing it because it wouldn't click together right and it wasn't worth sending back. Next time, I will just set a $10 bill on fire, it would ne way more satisfying. Now, I just have to buy another rack for my Wii games...
This is my first MP3 player. I guess good things come for those who wait. Just amazing. My entire cd collection is now a few clicks away with over 30 days/10,600 songs on there. And yet the memory is not even half used!!!! I found it very user friendly and love the way you can access Apple's database of artwork and automatically import the cd covers (~80% of the time).Love it.
I needed a parallel port printer that could still perform decently at a moderate demand level, and I got exactly that. I had none of the dreaded HP installation software problems nor did I have the page cut-off problem mentioned by another reviewer. I am very pleased by the speed and quality of the output and the ink usage seems quite reasonable. Also, the printer machinery seems very solid.
I was skeptical about this product because of the low price. But it is everything it said it was. Every once in awhile I might get some static but other than that it works wonderful
The screen has to be at the correct angle to maximize theview but it is an amazing little TV. I've had mine for about 2 years, It's dependable.
Delivery was prompt and quality was like new. The unit is solid and sturdy and works fine. You may not get all the bells and whistles, but it gets the job done.
I agree with the two previous reviewers. There needs to be a user manual and there isn't one. The fine adjustment will adjust the vertical angle maybe 15 degrees. This isn't very helpful for star gazing. The maximum height of the tripod is only 45 inches. This is an uncomfortable height for looking through binoculars while standing. Celestron should have a users guide showing how their tripod and binoculars are supposed to work together.
For all those who had bad experiences ... mine has been just fine. Easy network setup...network scan from any connected pc is cool...network faxing from the machine works well too. It is not the fastest printer in the world but I did not expect it to be for the money. Based on my experience with this multi-function printer (over a year now) I would buy another Brother product without hesitation. Ink replacements can be had for a song too ... another plus.
I was looking for a remote control to use with a Sony Home Theather (it needs separate buttons for each input on the remote) and a very specific digital cable box decoder (Thomson DCI-1000). I realised there were no code-based remotes available for the cable box decoder and then went for a learning remote. I was in doubt between theSony RM-AX1400 8-Device Home Theater Remote Controland this one. I ended buying both, the more sophisticaded AX1400 and this one VL600. The VL600 ended up being much more easy to use and program (the AX1400 program, which is required to its use is not compatible with 64 bit Operating System). This VL600 has got buttons for each input, it's very easy to program and could store all the cable box "learned" buttons with ease. And even some buttons on the TV which are specific and were not sufficient with the code I "taught" the remote. It has been fullfiling all my needs. I highly recommend. Excellent price, nice looking, good size and works like a charm.
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!
I wanted power distribution that could sit on my entertainment center and this fit the bill. Didnt want a power strip laying on the floor behind everything. The led's are a bit too bright, will look into dimming them.
First, if you are an Apple Mac user, there is no way to install this router using software. It all has to be done manually, and there is no support for this from Cisco. I tried for 5 hours, and finally gave up and called Computer Geeks.Second, if you are planning to stream music, video, movies, roku etc., this is not the router for you. It is old technology which will not handle today's Internet.I called Computer Geeks and they came to help me install it, and as soon as the tech saw the modem, he almost laughed out loud. He also pointed out that it was not new, even though I paid for a new router. It was scratched -- he said it was used, very used. He sold me an "N" class modem that is made for today's Internet and today's high-speed computers, and I was up and running in minutes.Do not waste your money on this. Go to Wireless-N.
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.
I have to say, I was truly impressed with this inexpensive, lightweight microphone. The sound clarity is what you'd expect from a mike costing many times more than this! I purchased it to use with language-learning software, and it hasn't let me down! This mike connects directly to the Microphone jack on your pc's sound card, so if you're needing one that connects to USB, look a little further.
The battery was not working at all and there is not specific instruction for return. I was very disappointed.
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.
We bought this TV/DVD combo for our daughter & it has a great picture. We are very happy with our purchase of this product.
It doesn't get any better than this - this 15&quot; is the best that the industry has to offer. Period.The price is going up well before December/03 due to the competition with 15&quot; TV's, where the profit is so much better at a retail price of $700+ on a 15&quot; TV. As of 12/20 I paid $382 plus $30 to get this 15&quot; LCD monitor to me by Christmas Eve. As it stands before me, I can tell you that it's well worth it.My NEC 1560M-BK has no - I repeat - NO DEAD PIXELS - when other manufacturers are willing to let you suffer through up to 8 dead pixels. Even one dead pixel - particularly dead center on your screen - is enough to drive you nuts. A knat on your nose.The &quot;word&quot; is that 15&quot; LCD screens are at a premium right now, there are several manufacturers invested in new facilities that will be coming online in the summer of 2004. The price, at that time, will start to drop like a rock as there will actually be excess capacity. But that's the nature of computers, is it not? You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. Can you wait?So get youself one of these NEC LCD1560M-BK's, you'll be happy. But just try to find one. Rottsa Ruck.To repeat:1) This is very best 15&quot; monitor that you'll find. Seriously and Period. No dead pixels. Bright. Contrasty (you'll actually have to tone it down from its presets, if you turn 180 degrees away from it you'll actually see your skeleton projected on the wall behind you).2) You'll not find it.3) It's better than nearly all 17&quot; LCD monitors. Beware of any manufacturer's LCD specifications, they tend to, ahem, lie. Do your research, third party opinions might be the best. PCWorld might be a good place to start. They don't care for what's-his-name anyway.4) You'll not find it.And best wishes to you all this eve of Christmas - Happy Holidays!
I've been using this flash unit with Minolta Dimage 7i and I'm absolutly satisfied.- This flash is really powerful. The guide number is 185 (feet), it means under the most conditions your can easily shoot for 60 feet in the complete darkness. And it is probably even more important, that it is powerful enough for any kinds of bounce lights.- Complete integration with the camera. In most cases you don't need to touch any controls on the flash. It automatically adjusts zoom and power level when you change settings on the camera.- Wireless control. You can disconect the flash and install it somewhere or simply hold it in your hand and without any cables it can communicate with the camera. So you can use your integrated camera flash and this external unit to do some nice fill-ins.- TTL metering. The flash makes a pre shot to let TTL system figure out what is the best exposure and power level and adjust the camera and the flash before the main shot. Very usefull when you do any bounces or use multiple flashes.- Very fast! Because it's so powerful even if you set the flash at 1/8 of it's max power, it's still enough light for most scenes. But in this case the flash is ready for the next shot almost immediatly and you don't have to wait till it gets recharged. So far it could keep up with my camera in all situations.So the flash is really great. The only problem is this is s Minolta proprietary stantard and you have to make sure your camera can utilize all these features.
I bought this drive to accomplish backups on our family computers. It was easy to put together, easy to install, and all the software is already loaded on it so when we plugged it in to our various macintoshes, we found no problem whatsoever. The firewire interfaces allow a lot of data backup in short periods of time, so that's cool. There's also a cool "On-Auto-Off" power switch which senses what your computer is doing, so you don't have to think about the proper sequence of turning on and off the drive in conjunction with the computer.So far so good. I just hope keeping the iTunes and iPhoto in sync is as easy as copying the data to the drive. My past experience tells me we're probably looking at some grief there, but that's plainly a function of Apple and OSX, not of LaCie.Zoot says check it out.
I bought this to replace the last one I owned (it went through the washing machine and was no longer functional). In any case, the transmitter works great with my Nano and iTouch. I do find that I need to keep the transmiter and iPod close the radio for it get a clean reception.Note that if you have any kind of case on your iPod, it's likely that the transmitter won't be able to reach the contacts within the iPod. I find that I have to remove the rubberized case from the iPod.
Why risk damaging your expensive printer using cheap generic's?I only buy Genuine Canon Brand Ink for my printer. Yes it costs a lot more then the generic but I don't want to have to replace my print head repeatedly because of it.
I Love this Keyboard and mouse set! I have had it for seven months, and wish that all the computers I use had the same set. The one thing I have found personally is that the keyboard and mouse don't waste a lot of battery power, which was one of my concerns when I first bought the set. The range is well over the stated range for me. I can get 20+ feet (why I would need that, I don't know!) and wireless is a whole lot cleaner and nicer than the wired keyboards of yesteryear. The set up is very easy, and requires only the receiver and the associated software, which I honestly don't use very often. But the play button capability for music listening is a nice feature that I like, and use more than my sound card's remote. The optical mouse is much better than anything Microsoft offers, and works fast and efficiently for any application! If your looking for a keyboard and mouse, this is the best set you'll be able to find!
This router was purchased for our Community center. I immediately installed DD-WRT firmware. The router covers the whole building which formerly was a one story four room rural school with a gym. It has been in operation for about a month with out any problems. It is setup with remote web administration to avoid a trip to the building to check on it.
I am a professional photographer and teach digital photography at a Califonia college. I have both the Olympus E-10 and the Olympus 3030. They both have superb lenses and are easy to use. Despite the better feature set of the E-10, I find myself using the 3030 more often as it is easier to carry around and doesn't &quot;spook&quot; subjects since it appears to be a simple point and shoot camera. They are two good cameras, I just get more photos with the 3030.
After absolutely loving the Creative Nomad Jukebox, I decided to purchase the Playdock. On the upside, The Playdock's sound is absolutely superb. It's sleek compact design allows you to replace your huge boombox with a small, easy to transport unit. It heaviness is due to the internal battery, which also charges the jukeboxe's batteries for up to twice as long. Unfortunately, it does not come with a radio or any other accessories. When turned off and charging the batteries, it emits a high-pitched noise. OVERALL, THIS IS A MUST FOR JUKEBOX OWNERS!
I tried this chip along with the 1 GB DDR to increase the memory on my 2008 late version I-Mac and nither one of them worked. So goes trying to save a buck, you get what you paid for.
Bag is sturdy and nice for all weather. Compartments can be rearranged easily. The straps are a bit odd, especially upon first use.
Like so many multi-function devices, the WCG200 is good in concept, but flawed in execution. Wireless range is awful -- the coverage area barely reaches outside my study. I had to spend $40 on a high-gain antenna (which should have been part of the original unit) and $80 on a repeater to get coverage to the bedroom in my modest 1,500 sqare foot house. I wound up spending considerably more money than if I had bought a separate cable modem and wireless router. Linksys has not bothered to support this product with firmware updates, nor are open-source firmware alternatives available. (See my review of the Linksys WRE54G repeater for issues concerning firmware incompatibility with newer Linksys products.) My theory is that the WCG200 has performed poorly in the marketplace (as well as my home) and development has been ignored by Linksys in favor of their flagship WRT54G line.Another annoyance: When you change the default password from 'admin', don't get too fancy. The router will accept a maximum of 8 alphanumeric characters. This behavior is not documented. Using a password containing more than 8 characters, or including any special characters like '&' or '~' will lock down the WCG200 and prevent you from accessing the firmware without a complete manual reset to the default settings. Other Linksys products have had this problem corrected in updates, but not the WCG200.Unlike the picture displayed with this listing, the actual product has only one antenna. Older versions may have two, but the current WCG200v2 purchased from Amazon has only one RSMA antenna connection.
I've had this for about two months now and I've been using it as a DVR expander. I already have about 300 gb used and been watching programming from it frequently.Here's a piece of advice. I saw a great deal on a Monster USB cord. Now, I think Monster makes some fantastic products, but they can be overpriced. The Monster cable I got was on clearance, so I said what the heck.I switched out the cable that came with the hard drive with the Monster and the performance vastly improved. Before using the Monster cable, my cable box sometimes did not recognize the hard drive and I had to reset it by un/plugging the hard drive. With the Monster USB cable, my cable box recognizes my hard drive every time and recognizes very quickly.I wouldn't say go out and buy a $25 USB cable, but maybe $7 could be a worthwhile investment.Back to the hard drive. I really like the on/off switch. This is important for Dish owners intending to use it as an expander. The Dish DVR is always "on" even when you turn it off. Many HD's turn on and off through recognizing when the computer turns off. This won't work with the Dish DVR.
We work in Yellowstone National Park for the summer season. We had met many park visitors that were using perma focus optic devices and decided to get one for ourselves. We determined that tne Bushnell was the best value available for our needs. Then, we shopped Amazona and saved 40%. Also, delivery was simple, the merchandise was shipped directly to our campground.The perma focus allow was to scan for wildlife far and near our car as we drive through the park or as we view nature from an overlook. Simple to use and we see more wildlife now than ever before. When it comes to optics we are not interested in technical specifications. We want easy to use and great performance. The Bushnell Perm Focus are a perfect fir.
These headphones are quite amazing. I'm on my second pair actually, the first pair's wire was cut by the metal headband and eventually cut out the speaker on the left. For some strange reason all left speakers on the headphones are blown... which they have not even been pushed, so i'm a little confused as to why that has happened on every pair i've had. =( The lifetime warranty is amazing, had to use it once, but they forgot about me, so i had to call. They accidently shipped me two pairs of headphones, but they're really bad with shipping, both times the shipping labels were incorrect on both headphones.Over great headphones, just be careful when shipping them out.
Had it for a few days and it has fulfilled all the criteria of what I was looking for except one (but we get to that later).I wanted a 4MB camera with a good lens and a brand with a good reputation for good pictures. I also wanted an automatic camera, but one which I could control everything manually if I wanted. I also didn't want to have to worry about lens scratches or LCD scratches. I wanted a camera that could fit into a jacket pocket. Finally, I wanted a rechargeable Lithium battery.I have a Canon point and shoot film camera and was always impressed with the quality. As long as you are not getting into German lenses like Leica and Zeiss, Canon and Nikon are the best. I happen to be partial to the Canon but it is a preference thing.Canon has been tinkering with digital models for sometime so I figured they worked out all the kinks. And so far it's been great. The image quality is fantastic. I bought it for a magazine project and plan to blow up images to 8x10. I have been in publishing long enough to know what I have seen so far is going to look very good blown up. For vacation shots, etc. it is all you could want.But one should not mistake this camera for a vacationers point-and-shoot. It can be that, but if you know a little about photography, you can get some creative, unique and professional looking results from this model. It takes some learning because there are sub menus and settings but the basic principals of photography are intact.The lens folds away when the camera is off and the swing out LCD snaps, face in, to the body. This is the only model I know that has this and I read a lot of reviews where people were bothered about their LCD getting all messed up.All the online reviews about this camera (not just Amazon but CNET and others) are excellent (pretty much the case with most Canon models) and the price is right in there with the competition.I just wish the batteries were rechargeable like on other Canon models. Everyone knows these things gobble batteries. But realizing the rest of the camera was what I wanted, I figured some rechargeable AAs from Radio Shack would take care of the problem. Of course, I have the usual complaints about the small memory card but every camera has that problem. Memory is so cheap, when will the manufacturers figure out that their customers want more?
As usual, another easy transaction on amazon.comThe product it's exactly as described. Good quality. Fast shipping.
ipods are incredible. this one is great. big size because its a classic, but regardless its an ipod. just what you expect
I give 5 stars to using TDK. The CD is very scratch resistant and is my favorite brand of CD-R.
I bought a previous version of this model to view wildlife and birdlife, while hiking or from my back door. They aren't super-light, and there are better lenses in other binoculars. But they're inexpensive and once set up they provide decent viewing. Though I wouldn't call them fragile, years after buying them my optics became misaligned such that I could only use them as a monocular. Realizing they came with a lifetime warranty, I shipped them to Alpen and received a brand new pair weeks later.I rated these five stars based not on overall quality, but on quality for the price and on Alpen's outstanding customer service in remedying the problem.
I absolutely love these speakers. They don't produce really any bass, but you shouldn't expect any bass out of speakers this small. What they do produce though is very crisp, clear highs and mids that don't distort at extremely high volumes. I have also owned these for over a year and will verify that they will last to much abuse. I just recently hooked them up to a Alpine MRX-V60 amp also, and to get the absolute best audio out of these babies I would highly recommend hooking them up to a good amp.
I was disapointed - I expected more for the money - I was able to pick up a MS keyboard for a few buck more that had a far more soild feels to it. The keys are noisy and very mushy - Don't get me wrong it works but the look and feel screem lowest bidder -
We bought this monitor used and have had it for a month now. So far, it seems to be working very well!
Was working on a multimedia project that required the old SmartMedia Card...no one had any available..."out of stock" or no longer carried. Amazon help me find exactly what I was looking for and the project turned out great!
This adapter works like a champ. I was a little hesitated to buy this adapter after reading some of negative reviews, but I am glad I did.
Drive was horribe destroyed 10 disks software was really bad was on hold for 3 hours for 10 cents a minute on my phone bill.
The battery alone is approx 40-45 online, including amazon (which has free shipping/no tax -- which helps people in states like california).The case alone is 20 on amazon.This set is 50 bux without tax or shipping ... a great deal if you were planning to buy both. If you weren't ... the case is a bonus!The battery is pretty straight forward. Anyone who has a SD200 or SD300 camera knows what the battery does and what the battery life is. Less is known about the case and the strap.The neck strap is pretty gaudy in my opinion. It isnt something I would use, but some might find it handy. I also think having a camera around your neck may cause your camera to get damaged (zippers, necklaces etc.. may scratch up the camera, swinging it around your neck may cause it to hit some hard and unforgiving surface)The leather case is a gem. It has some short comings but it's pretty close to perfection for my needs.This case fits the SD200 very well. When the sd200 is in the case, it becomes as thick as an s410 camera (by itself, without a case on). It is pretty stiff so it should protect it from scratches and even mild pressure applied to it. It has a magnetic buckle that snaps into place and snaps off easily. The material feels very good in the hand, and looks very classy. The top flap has a small hole where the wrist strap prong slips through.The back features a belt loop (not a clasp) for you to slide a belt through, or feed it through a strap (ie a messenger bag) although the latter would be a bad idea as the magnetic clasp on the flap isnt very strong, it could unbuckle pretty easily (as it is meant to do).the front of the camera is meant to face the front of the case (and the back faces the belt loop). that gives the lcd screen extra protection. it is the only way the sd200 fits in this case (as the strap pront faces the front).Along the sides, there seems to be a semi rigid insert .. top and bottom. probly plastic or cardboard, under the leather material. this helps prevent the buttons from being depressed, accidentally turning the camera on while in the case.Fantastic case, looks great, feels great, small.Downside ... no pocket for a spare battery. There is a tiny slit of a pocket in the case .. but it seems to be made for a spare SD card.
Unit arrived on time as stated. Unit was in good shape and condition with no shipping problems. Unit was easy to install and appeared to work as described. Have used twice and worked as expected but I am still leasrning the units usage. Appears good value for the money.
A birder friend had these binoculars and after using them I bought two for my husband and myself. They are light weight and the view through them is very sharp, bright, and clear. I am so glad to have them.
I used this player three times since Feb, 2003. Now I get a no disc error and Philips won't stand behind it. All they will do for me is exchange it for a $60.00 fee.
I bought this product based on the advice of a linksys technical support representative when I received it at my house the product would not work with my operating system. When I called linksys technical support they were absolutely no help at all. Boo linksys very poor job of informing a customer. I was very impressed with Amazon.com in accepting the product back. I would recommend Amazon.com to anyone.
I ordered this to replace the battery in an APC Smart-UPS 1500 VA. It was replaced while still functioning. The hard part was figuring out how to pry off the front of the UPS. After that, removal of two screws allowed the battery to slide out. The replacement matched the old battery exactly.
So far I enjoy the base for charging but I haven't found out what is compatible with the base station that will allow music to be played over speakers. If anyone knows will any pair of speakers do or do they have to be Sansa? Thanks for any help. Good product does as advertised!
This works great for all your gadgets! Very easy way to charge them on the go! Also very inexpensive.
Overall this HP multifunction is a fantastic deal. Most regular printers will cost this much, and half of them won't do as good a job.Pros:-EXCELLENT photo printing on photo paper - looks like a professional print, and no need for a different photo cartridge.-Easy copying - one button, very fast-Fast text printing-Quick hi-res scans-Fairly efficient with ink usage.Cons:-I found the HP scanning software to be a little slow and clunky-Doesn't allow you to reverse-print documents, so you have to reshuffle them-Photo printing a little bit slow, though that depends on the sizeNone of the cons were deal-breakers for me. For a hundred bucks, you get the same resolution as HP's dedicated photo printers, plus a nice scanner and copier. Also, I like the fact that my desk doesn't look like it has a Xerox machine sitting on it - the PSC 1210 is much smaller and &quot;hipper&quot; looking than a lot of huge multi-function machines. I would definitely recommend!
as i stated on another review i have bought several of these and they are great for taking card right out of camera and sharing photos at work or on someones computer. so not have to upload and card slot not required on computer to do so. love these things
I like my tote very much. Very good price quality ratio. Looks much more feminine than the cases.It is not as useful as the carrying cases because the cases are far too big and thus you can use it as an overnight bag and at the same time use it for your laptop.I prefer the tote because I feel more feminine.
I have had two Intellimice over the last 5 years. I see many people complain that they become defective and require you to unplug and replug the mouse. The mouse itself has basically flawless technology. If you have problems with the mouse disconnecting, you need to have your USB controller checked out, or upgraded. It might even be an operating system issue. Could be buggy Microsoft software :), but I do have to commend Microsoft on this well made hardware accessory.
good range on this remote, unlike some of the reviews I have read about it. Works just like it should. My only reservation is not being able to re-focus using the remote.
I am able to burn the whole thing with Toast7 on a Pioneer DVR-110D but verification always fails with it seems the same bad sector. Bad batch?
A mouse is a rather personal decision. People's tastes and requirements when it comes to mice (and keyboards) vary greatly upon what they do with their computer.I tend to be very hard on mice; The Logitech MouseMan Wheel Optical is my third mouse in 12 months. Thus far I am very satsified with it.The Ups: great feel. My previous mouse was the MS Intellimouse Explorer (the grey one). In contrast, the MS mouse felt very cheap to me. The tactile response on the Logitech is much better (the buttons have a nicer 'click' feel). In fact, the thumb button on the MS mouse broke (stuck ON, of course) which lead me to try this one. How it illuminates was also a nice surprise.The Downs: Logitech makes a great piece of hardware, but I do not like their drivers as much as the MS mouse. The Logitech drivers do not work in all games the same way as the MS drivers do. Some games do not even register the wheel turning (very disappointing).Overall: Probably the best mouse out there for the cost (or regardless of cost, for that matter). I love the feel and would recommend this mouse over any other that I've used to this point.
Was away on vacation and forgot my charger for Sansa Clip (Sansa Clip to Computer). Ordered this charger and had it express shipped to my location just to discover that I needed my original charger to utilize. Amazon rarely disappoints, but this information NEEDS to be included in the description of this charger for Sansa Clip users. Not sure if this charger is good/bad or useful at all - right now I couldn't care less as I've wasted two days waiting for its arrival and after receipt, I'm on my way to Best Buy to purchase an original charger to use. Sorry Amazon - this time you fell short. Need for original charger is clearly indicated on package - again, this needs to be spelled out in description of product for purchaser.
This case is unique because it has a Velcro closure rather than a zipper. This makes for easy access to your camera. Your camera is secured upon return to the case as you don't have to stop to zip it closed. This case doesn't run to risk of scratching your LCD screen as you slide it across zipper teeth. I am purchasing a second case.
I have used the hub for 3 months now and so far it has worked without any sort of issue. Good product for the price.
A few weeks ago, someone left a broken flat panel 32 inch LCD HDTV in the hallway of my apartment complex with a "FREE - DOES NOT TURN ON" sign. I took it in, looked up the model number, and googled the problem. Turns out this particular model has a history of blowing capacitors. After taking apart the TV and noting which capacitor needed replaced, I ordered 3 of these. (In case one or two were bad.)One 20-minute solder job later, and the TV was working, thanks to this tiny little capacitor. No problems at all. Great product, and VERY MUCH cheaper than paying $200+ to a repair guy.
The buckles rub against the side of the bag and cause premature wear. I have owned this for five month and do not recommend this bag. Targus is a good brand but this bag is not good. I'd look at the KOS301, which is the following release after this (KOS300).
The Xd reader id a great tool for anyone who is on the go and does not want to carrey another wire with them. it is small and compact
Had to buy because I didn't have a monitor for Dell This computer was given to me otherwise I would not buy a Dell Computer to hard to get replacement parts
I knew the chance I was taking when I purchased this item. I knew people had experienced some problems with it but the majority of reviews were good. So I decided to give it a try. I should have known better.The first time I tried to take a shot the camera just died like the plug was pulled.I thought.. . "Huh, maybe my batteries were dead. . ." Then I remembered, "Noooo. . just charged them (they were both canon batteries)."It took me 5 minutes to get the camera to power back up with the grip on. So a little experimenting led me to discover that the battery compartment does not fit snugly into the holster and if it moves even a little bit the grip looses contact with it and the camera looses all power. Peace of c. ..So now I'll have to pack back up the batteries it came with and pack back up the grip and somehow convince the company I bought it from to give me a refund. Considering how long it took for them to remember to send the grip out to me to begin with I'm not expecting this to be a fast process.So for anyone who is considering this. . proceed with caution. And don't be surprised if you are the next review saying "I should have known better".I'll stick with Canon from now on. I WAS warned.
The output voltage on this Adapter is 6 volts, which would be very hard on any equipment expecting 3 volts input. As such, it is totally useless to me.
This is an amazing antenna. I live in the suburbs, very close to all the local TV broadcast towers. It seems like I'd get good reception, but I don't. I'd tried a number of other indoor and outdoor antennas, with and without amplifiers, all of which cost substantially more than this one. All of them gave terrible reception.I was about to give up on over-the-air TV when I read good things about the Antennas Direct DB2, then I discovered this much cheaper but identical clone of the DB2. When I got it and hooked it up, I couldn't believe how great my reception was. The digital channels never drop out, and the analog channels are so clear they almost look digital. This is supposed to be for UHF only, but even the local VHF analog channels, which were the worst with the previous antennas I'd tried (even supposedly VHF antennas), come in clear as a bell now. I'd expected to mount it outside, but the reception was so good I just rigged up a little stand and left it on the shelf where it was.I have no idea how this antenna would perform in any other location than mine, but I couldn't be happier with it. It's the best thirty dollars I ever spent. I see that the price has gone down a lot since I bought mine, but I still got a bargain.
Perfect stands to go with any Bose Sound System that uses satellite speakers. The small ones that look like cubes and fit in the palm of your hand.Very easy to put to together and very sturdy.Audio cables wrap inside/behind the pole.Only qualm is that the base is a little large/heavy. I wanted to put the speaker stands flush against a wall, but i couldn't since the base is like a rectangle.But overall this product is sleek, stylish, sturdy and totally worth it.I dont know if this works with other speakers, but i guess it could if the speakers had the right size screw.
I just can't understand why anyone would want to buy something else unless it is to just fit in with the masses. I've used this for over a month now and have had no problems. It sounds great, it is easy to use, and it does everything I hoped for including me to copy pictures from my camera to it when my memory card gets full. This feature alone saves me tons in terms of money on additional memory cards. I can carry this in my pocket easily and even the music videos I have look and sound good on here. This is a solid product with no screen issues like the IPod. The only downside is the voice recording feature isn't as good as I was hoping. If that was fixed this would be the ultimate device. Maybe next they will hook these things up to glasses so you can watch large screen video. :)
I Purchased this product on 05/15/2008 the screen was messed up it played for a little while and went out. I had it replaced and the same thing happend with the new one i was sent. these are cheap and don't work do not purchase it. With the second one i asked for a refund from amazon and still didnt get it this was about 3 weeks ago.
I purchased this exact model. Never again. I had problems from the beginning. It worked ok for a while, then started making noises. Eventually, it stopped working altogether. Total drive failure. Techsupport is impossible. Dead links for tech or customer service. Waiting on the phone for 40 minutes only to be disconnected. I finally got an RMA to retrun the product. I paid $30 for fedex shipment, only to recieve the product, unfixed a week and a half later. No explanation. No reply. No paperwork. And still no satisfaction or reply from the company. Stay away.. stay very far away
This GPS is great. It works excellently on trails and ok for city use. I would recommend it to anyone looking to hit the trails.
This is an awsome CD player, with Akaline battery life lasting almost 24 hours, and a electric shock protection that NEVER misses a beat. It's lightweight and the headphones it comes with produce better sound then my stereo sytems! The buttons are easy to understand, and it's sleek design makes it small enough to fit in my pocket (ok, ok, so I admit, I'm sort of a raver/goth type that has really BIG pockets, but that's beside the point...) When I first played it I shook it rapidly while on my favorate song to test the ESP, and it didn't skip at all. Now I use it when I work out or just chill with it instead of using my stereo (as said before, the sound is better) Most definitly 5 stars!
I have this popping issue with my Intel iMac. It occurs at boot up with 4 loud pops and also occurs on a new sound if a sound has not been played for a few seconds. I notice it always in Garage Band while I am attempting to compose music. This is a very annoying issue. Sound that I wish to here from the speaker is never very loud and the speaker plug does not fully insert into the iMac. I took this iMac to the Mac Store where I purchased it to have them repair it and other issues. It has been in twice and the issue still remains. I have been in contact with Customer Relations at Apple about this issue and they are useless. They have stated that they are aware this issue occurs but they do not believe it is a problem and are therefore not going to do anything about it. This is my first Mac, and based on my experience so far with the computer and the so called "customer service" I will never, ever purchase another Apple product, I will also advise others to do the same. It is clear that if Apple manufactures a faulty product that they refuse to admit it and refuse to satisfy its customers.
This relay and plug is not worth your time...The description (Three 12&#34; heavy 14 ga. power wires and two 12&#34; 18 ga. coil control wires.) is not accurate at all. The wires are 6&#34; at best and the wires are no where near 14 gauge. They appear to be all the same size (18 Gauge) with the main feed wires having thicker insulation to appear that they are larger gauge wires. I would be hesitant to run more than 15 amps through this relay. I am ASE certified in automotive electronics and I will not be using this for my vehicle.
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.
I love my new camera. It takes great pictures and it's easy to opperate.
It works. You see of the TV the picture you just took.But with the D40 you do not get to use the TV screen before the shot, to help in focusing. This is not a problem with the cable it is just the way the D40 is set up. Still love it.
Got two of these, mirrored them across each other so that the mirrored drives were not in the same physical unit. Thought I was well protected against file loss, wrong again. Some how a mirror got broken. These units have no way to resynch/repair a mirror. You have to delete a partition & recreate the mirror with a fresh partition. Unlike what their manual indicates, that when a mirror breaks, you just remove one drive & you can access the other one, in my case both drives were unaccessable. Finally got the data recovery software from their advanced tech support that was supposed to recover my files. Since mine were 2tb drives, their data recovery software was going to take ~60days/drive to scan them. I tried, the SFSExtract software wouldn't run for more than 4 days without a error & there is no way to tell the software where to restart. You have to start completely over each time it bombs. I gave up after trying to recover the data for about 2 months. Unfortunately, I lost ~ten years of unreproducable data. DO NOT USE THESE UNITS FOR ANY CRITICAL DATA.
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!
In less than three years a fault on the motherboard kept the PC from powering up. But in my case the power supply was ok. This is the second Emachine model I have owned with this problem. On the other one, the power supply died too.
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.
After owning another brand for the past few years, and experiencing a lot of technical difficulties and ink problems (the printer heads would get clogged with ink), I went ahead and bought an HP Deskjet 3845. I waited a few months until writing a review to see whether there would be problems that would emerge after regular usage. I am happy to report that this printer is fantastic. The printing quality is great, and the printer is low maintenance. I do not print a high volume of materials, so this printer is great for my home printing needs. Great job, HP.
Love this product. It was what I was looking for. I travel a great deal and need to be ready to scan documents, business cards and the like at any time. This does the job. Recommend you use it with Acrobat as the program which accompanies the product needs a few tweeks to work right.
I purchased this set from a major chain after doing quite a bit of research and I couldn't be happier. Lots of features, stunning picture in both SD and HD.A few things to keep in mind:- Having something this large delivered is always a bit tricky. I picked mine up, loaded it into my minivan and brought it home secure in the knowledge that if something WAS wrong with it exchanging it was an option.- Plasma displays require a break in period of at least 200 hours to prevent burn-in (some prefer 1000 hours). After those first 200 hours you're good to go. Lower the contrast and brightness settings, select JUST for shows in 4x3 and ZOOM for anything that's letterboxed. Also a good idea to play everything back in 720p during this period to utilize every pixel on the screen in progressive mode. Google reviews on this set for a great article on how to tweak the settings. It's also worth noting that Panasonic plasmas are known for quality displays that are less susceptible to burn-in.- There IS a slight buzzing sound but this is common in all sets of this size and unnoticable during normal use.- Don't skimp: Purchase a quality power strip or line converter. If you're going to spend over $1600 dollars on a TV go the extra mile and spend another $70 or more for something safe to plug it into.Enjoy your purchase.
I bought this router to solve the issue of not being able to connect wirelessly from the back rooms of the house (about ~2000 sq ft) using the wireless-G modem I've had for the past three years. Our cable modem sits in the far corner of the living room, and the two bedrooms in back are the absolute furthest they can be from it.It took me 15 minutes total to get this new wireless router up and running with the security settings also set up. The setup of the modem itself is very simple; the setup of the security settings via the included Network Magic program is not as intuitive (choosing WEP vs WPA vs WPA-PSK, etc), so I'd say those folks who are not computer savvy will struggle with understanding/setting up the security settings.Bonus for being able to now share my huge collection of music with my roommates using Network Magic. They love it.I'm pleased to say that I can now sit in the back bedroom and have great signal strength (always at least 3 of 5 bars) despite the many walls and electronics that can potentially interfere with the wireless connection.Just for kicks, I'm also planning to buy the D-Link N adapter card recommended on this page (@ $16.99, what a steal!) for my notebook to see how much it boosts my speed/range.
If there are mail in rebates on the items you purchase, and if there is a clause like you have to mail in the form within a specific number of days from the purchase date, be assured, The Amazon and the product manufacturer makes sure that it arrives to your home after that day to make sure you won't submit your rebate form.
I have had this TV (and it's smaller 19 in version) since 2004. Not one problem, not one complaint. We are happy with the picture, size and ease of use. The plugs on the side make it easy to hook and unhook the PS2. Even my 5 year old daughter can set it up herself.
I was excited to start using this microphone for text dictation software and the product did not work, checked on 3 computers, MAC OS X 10.6, windows xp and windows vista. No Luck :(
Great constant reception. Easy installation. Makes Sirius radio much more enjoyable compared to using the factory shipped antenna.
My only concern deals with replacing the battery when the time comes.
I've used a wireless remote with my Nikon D-40 for several years now. It comes in a little cloth bag that can be affixed on the Nikon strap. Nifty little gadget, especially at family gatherings.Good product.
I recieved this as a Christmas present, and I must say that I am very satisfied. The best thing about this player is all the little features that they thought of to make things more convenient.PROS:Great sound qualityExtremely customizable, easy-to-use interfaceAnti-skip works very well with MP3 CDs (has skipped only once so far)Batteries last 7-10 hrs with MP3 CDsResume feature remembers where you left off on the last 10 CDs you have put in the playerPlays all different types of MP3 files, including variable bit rateReads even cheap-quality media that other players won't readFirmware upgradable, works very wellComes with headphones and car stereo tape adapterCONS:Battery life significantly less with audio CDsAnti-skip doesn't work very well with audio CDsTakes a long time to load after turn-on (sometimes 30+ seconds)Often cannot load when batteries are lowDoesn't come with AC or car power adapterHowever, since I don't use audio CDs (I burned my whole collection as MP3s), I give this device five stars. I use rechargeable NiMH batteries and they work beautifully.One caution: the batteries go right under where you load the CD, and if you don't shut the door to the compartment tightly, it may pop up and keep your CD from spinning and say NO DISC. I thought the device was broken until I discovered this problem.
I don't normally give bad reviews except to warn people....This lens does have great range but the poor corner to corner resolving power and low contrast make this lens a poor choice for just about every type of subject. In low light,back lit,or harsh lighting conditions like reflections off of cars,aircraft,or water etc,the lens wants to hunt for the proper focus to the point where after a full 60 secs of this lens trying to find its focus,I just switch to manual focus. The lens even stops responding altogether from time to time and the camera has to be shut off and the lens removed and then put back on to cure this. Also the lens is not sealed on,the body mount side and I have dust between elements that can not be cleaned without a complete disassemble. I can only speak of my EOS 20D but the other canon lenses I have exhibit none of these problems. I have been into photography for 40 years and I would have never considered a Tamron lens. This was my first Digital Camera and I let the Salesman sell me a Tamron POS...Dont buy this lens if you plan on doing serious Photography it never fails to disappoint.
This is my first plasma TV and I love it. We bought this to put the icing on the cake after having remodeled our complete house. The TV sounds great, and looks great. HDTV is stunning! I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this TV to anyone.
I installed this card in an Ubuntu 8.04 desktop system. Runs fine using skge driver EXCEPT no 1000 Gbs operation, only 100 Mbs or lower. Earlier revisions of this card are said to run better, but you can't tell which revision you are buying until you buy it.Update: While above may have been true (skge vs 1000 bps), an Intel PRO/1000 card also failed to sync at 1000 bps until I upgraded my cables to Cat 5e. RTFM, again!
This is really cool scanner, it's everything the reviews say about it. Unfortunately I use scanners to scan really small objects. This scanner has a small depth of focus. At 1200 DPI it's focus was even out on a slightly wrinkled twenty dollar bill. The scanner just does not focus on objects. On my old HP Scanjet 4P, and my new HP ScanJet 5300C objects are in perfect focus. Also at 1200 DPI, the picture was a little misaligned. If you can spare the desk space, the HP ScanJet 5300C is a much better scanner.
I have three sets of speakers: logitech x-540, logitech z-2300 and this one. I used altec lansing fx-4021 most of time. The sound is clear at all volume level.The only problem is, I could not find anywhere still having this set for sale.
An old-style receiver from back when they actually cared about what the customer wanted, and value was determined by the quality of the unit, not by how many buttons, levers and digital displays could be packed into one box. You can actually turn the volume up and down with a knob, not by pushing a dang button. Things took a big step backwards when digital control buttons came along. Yes, this unit has push buttons, but they are big enough to read the label, and you don't need to read a fine-printed manual to figure out how to run the thing.
Being new to the digital world of photography, the word intimidation leaps to mind. This camera offers all the features and functionality that anyone would want, but does so with easy to use technology. The camera produces amazing pictures, extremely fine quality for the images, and does so without requiring a college degree. For the best of all worlds - easy to use, full featured, top quality -- pick this camera.
If the author of the above blurb would indicate the I/F (USB, parallel or SCSI) that this thing uses it would sure help making a purchase decision!
I Purchased a Samsung A400 about a year ago, with the goal of finding a moderately priced, easy to use family digital camera that would double as a casual video camera. The A400 has served well in that role.The camera has no optical viewfinder, you use the 2" LCD screen to preview the shot. This works well, but eats alkaline AA batteries in short order. Using rechargeable or lithium AAs or CRV3s is almost a must. The ability to use plain old AA batteries in a pinch is nice, however.Image quality is very good on the auto settings, and there are lots of manual settings to play with. The video has good picture quality, with the audio being slightly out of sync from the onscreen action. The bundled USB cord has an RCA jack, so you can hook the camera up to most TVs. Our DVD player accepts SD cards, so we rarely use this feature, but it is nice for showing recently captured images to a group.I've never bothered with the bundled software, as the camera shows up as a mass storage device in XP. The 32MB internal memory is small enough that an SD/MMC card is a must, I've been using a 512MB SD card with good results, and have never "needed" a larger card, even when shooting 640x480 video at 24 FPS. Samsung only guarantees support for cards up to 512MB, when I get a 1GB card for my MP3 player I'll see if the A400 can handle it. (Edit-The A400 recognized a 1GB PNY SD card, no problem - so now a half hour video is possible)Only problem the camera has given me is really my fault: sometimes it is easy to forget what mode the camera is set for, still or video. There is only a small icon on the screen to remind you, and it's easy to miss. Internal audio output would be nice, and the case would be more useful with pockets for SD cards, the cable and spare batteries. Plan on getting another case.The 2.8X optical and 4X digital zoom give a good range of quality/zoom options when taking still pictures. The zoom is locked to whatever you started with when taking video.I'm not a digital photography buff so I can't comment on tech specs, but the image quality is plenty good enough for satisfying prints up to 8" x 11". I haven't tried to print anything larger. The video is good enough to capture highlights of family gatherings, but falls short of video camera quality, but it's with you when you need it.My wife finds it easy to use, and the options menu is pretty simple to navigate. There are a lot of settings and options that I don't use: attaching voice tags to images, the ability to print directly from the camera, the self portrait timers, fireworks/landscape/portrait/night/text exposure settings, manual white balance, nine photo frames, sharpness settings, black&white; and sepia effects, and others I'm forgetting. You can fiddle if you want, but the automatic settings seem to do the job for our informal family photos just fine.Overall, I'm happy with the Samsung A400, it's delivered good, reliable service for a moderate investment. Enthusiasts will want more, but the average digital duffer should be pleased by the combination of price, features and ease of use. The only reasons I'm not giving it five stars are the lack of internal audio playback, certainly not a fatal flaw.
Received the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000, installed the software, and had a web conference going in a matter of minutes. Very straightforward and easy to install and use.
I planned to buy this product but needed some extra pre-sales info from Netgear (a USB vs. PCMCIA Card recommendation). I contacted their pre-salesdepartment, which is part of their out-of-USA (overseas) post-sales tech support operation. After waiting 45 minutes in the phone queue on-hold, I wasdisconnected. I called again and was told I would have to wait again in the phone queue, which I declined. I instead faxed 3 top corporate officers with my helprequest, but never received a callback or other reply. I can only imagine the tech support I might have received if I had a faulty product, or if I need post-salessupport. Based on this unusually poor support experience, I instead purchased n 8-station wireless LAN from Asante, which offers excellent pre-sales support.
I have never used a digital camera before but was able to take the Olympus D460 Zoom out of the box and start taking pictures, viewing them and downloading them onto our computer in a very short time. The pictures are excellent and the camera is extremely easy to use.
I bought this item based on the overall rating and the quantity of the items sold. As soon as this product arrived, I went to my car and within 30 seconds I was listen to my ipod over the radio!!!This product is easy to use and very simple to operate. I live in Seattle and there are a ton of radio stations. The Griffin iTrip searched and found a station that was very close to one of my favorite radio stations. I was a little worried and thought with the iTrip being so close to this station that the quality wouldnt be very good. Boy was I wrong!! It sounded great! I know some have complained, but I have no complaints!!Excellent!Excellent!Excellent!
OEM cartridges and a pack of great photo paper for a very good price. What more is there to say? Beats the store brands for performance and value.
That's it. Don't know if it's defective or, as with other reviews, it mysteriously simply doesn't work with these devices. The indicator light on the unit, which is green when not plugged it, is red when plugged in. The iPhone does't show that it is connected to house current when plugged it. Returning for refund.
This is my second center channel speaker, and I definitely feel like it's a great value for the price. I didn't know very much about surround sound when I purchased my first setup, so my center channel didn't match my other 2 front speakers. But I just recently found this speaker here at Amazon, and I thought I'd see how much difference it makes. I can't say that it's an amazing difference from my Sony, but I'm happy now that I have 3 JBLs in the front, keeping my sound consistant across all 3 channels. The sound doesn't blow me away, but it's very nice for the price, that's for sure. Voices sound very clear, and action scenes come to life. I'm very happy!
This product works exactly as expected. Setting it up was very easy. The signal is being transmitted through a wall and a floor. There is a slight delay between the original and the transmission, but it's only noticeable when the sound on the other TV is up high. I have a 5.8 GHz phone and have used it while watching the TV and have noticed no static or loss in signal. My only issue has to do with the fact that I am watching the transmitted signal on an HD screen with no HD channels so the image is a little fuzzy. I haven't set up the IR repeater because I haven't quite figured out where the receptor on my DirectTV box is yet, so I can't comment on that. All in all, it's worth the money to set this up and not have to have the TV people come in and run wires everywhere.
I have been pleased with this hard drive, I have been using it for over a month now, I love the FW800 interface yet the flexibility to be able to use USB 2.0 or FW400 if needed, using the FW800 interface is noticeably faster than USB2.0. For example is you want to play a HD video off the hard drive, USB 2.0 and FW400 can not keep up with intense action scenes but FW800 has no problem reading the data fast enough to play the scenes smoothly. A good test is to pull down some of the demo 1080P content such as movie trailers you can find on a number of sites and try playing that with your hard drive - if the drive spindle speed and interface can not keep up you will notice freezes or distorted video especially during high action scenes. This drive does not have that problem.In a quiet environment a person might notice some clicking sounds as the drive writes, but I only notice it if it is very quiet in the room.I would recommend this drive.
This was a great deal. I dropped my first one several times and it broke. Bought this one to replace the first. Received before due date, price was right and works perfectly. No problems with it and great service. Highly Recommend.
I purchased this Navman from Amazon. The Navman literature states that it is compatible with Palm OS 5.0 and higher. IT ISN'T !!! I have the Palm Tungsten T5 which has Palm OS 5.4.I have talked to people at the company and they admit it isn't compatible with Palm OS 5.4. Also they have no idea when a "fix" will come out. They seem to have a don't care attitude. DON'T BUY THE PRODUCT.
I just purchased a Canon 8400F scanner which is marketed as having a maximum optical resolution of 3200 dpi. Only after setting up the scanner, did I discover that its true maximum optical resolution is 1600 dpi for refelective (flatbed) scanning. The higher, 3200 dpi resolution is available only when scanning film. The published specifications do not make any distinction between reflective and film scanning with regard to the maximum optical resolution, which I find very misleading. I have owned or used scanners from other manufacturers and have not encountered this discrepancy between published specs and actual specs.
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.
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 have some of these routers and all of them works fine, I don't have problems with them.I have used the wireless and ethernet functions. The best for me was I installed a third party firmware, because I was needing additional functions. The result: everything works fine!
I bought this suitcase upon the recommendation of a friend who has an older model. I love this suitcase. I tend to be an over-packer and this holds much more than a tradition small suitcase. I usually travel for about a week at at time and have managed to fit: 2 pairs of jeans, 3 skirts, 2 dresses, 5 t-shirts, 5 tank tops, 2 sweaters, 3 pairs of sweatpants, panties, socks, 2 pairs of shoes in the large rolling part. The zip off day pack is FANTASTIC for holding full size toiletries. I manage to get full size: shampoo, conditioner, 2-body washes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, and medium sized make-up bag. I can also put a couple smaller books in there. The front zip pocket on the day pack holds my iPod, camera, contact lenses case, glasses case and batteries. As you can see, it holds a lot of stuff. It is incredibly durable and have had no problems with zippers busting or seams coming apart like I have had with less expensive suitcases.I have not found a better suitcase for the money.
I don't know whether I just got a faulty pair (they are going back!) but what is the point of cordless headphones that have a very limited range and constantly cut out when you move?
I've had this for 6 months now and it still works great. It is very reliable. I had to have my son set it up, it was a little tricky. But once it was working, we have not had to do anything to it since then. It's set up at my daughter's house. There is no difference in the way her desktop works. I use my laptop in the same room, my son uses his downstairs, and my grandson uses his upstairs, all off the same router and nobody has a problem connecting or with speed. I'm very happy with this. I also have one of this same unit at my house and have no problems, although my son had to set that one up also. 9/12/2011 it is still working, never had a problem. Definitely worth buying.
I found that this item is worth the money spent for it. The lens fits perfectly into the adapter and operates the way it is supposed to. i am very glad I bought this item.
My first one lasted a few months before it stopped working. The manufacturer replaced it and the next one lasted about ten months but it has now died on me. I wasn't dropped and only used once a week. So the quality is very poor in my experience.
I have been using this DVD player for a month and it never failed on me. Supporting a long list of file format (DVD+/-R, DivX, WMA, etc), this one will make the best picture quality through HDMI cable, which is the selling point.Those who feels "fooled" by the upscaling feature just need a better understanding about this feature: it's never about upscaling those store-purchased DVD; it's to upscale those home-made low quality video (converted from VHS, etc), to make it a bit better but that's it. You SHOULD NOT expect too much on this feature, so that you won't feel "fooled"...
I got a couple of these to feed the output of a DVD player into an audio system amplifier and into a multiplexer. They seem to be well made and fit well -- and the price was attractive.
Great quality. These headphones are inexpensive and you get your full money's worth. Good deal.
This was my first GPS receiver, I was amazed by the accuracy this thing can provide. The reason I bought this is that I'm a long time Palm PDA user and have several Palms. I was using T3 with this unit and this combo is "flawless".1. The installation is straight forward, it's not simple but I can't say too complex. And with a 256mb SD card, I can load enough maps.2. There's no actual installation required. The only thing is the suction holder for the Palm T3. I actually left the receiver on the dash board without any mounting and it works great, as long as I don't accelerate harshly.3. The interface is very friendly, although sometime scary. You can choose two different types of voice prompts. Without looking at the screen, you will be alert of direction change or merge. It's quite scary if you drive along quietly.4. The most important fact to me, it's cheap. I already got the Palm, so by spending the least possible money, I can get good enough result. This thing actually saved me several times from totally lost in the wild.Of course this GPS isn't perfect.1. The complaint is mainly on the Palm T3 for me about the power. The palm can't hold for even 2 hours. The good thing is the palm could be powered by any USB port, so virtually no money you can get a 12v to USB converter and power the palm. But that's only for use in a car, if you take the combo out to the wild, you have to turn the palm off to save power.2. The GPS takes quite a long time from cold to lock. When you have to turn the palm off to save power, it became very annoying because every time it's from cold to start.3. The software is kinda hard when you try to input an address.Overall, I love this thing, I always keep it in the camera bag so when I set out for any trip, I know I won't lost.
I've had this set for about six months, and I absolutely hate it. The fans literally scream so lound it's hard to hear the audio. I had the fan replaced, and the new fan was louder than the first one!The thing draws almost 25 watts of power while doing absolutely nothing and the fans still run when it's turned "off". I killed the useless TV Guide feature, and it still runs and draws power. No doubt the fans will fail soon also. Unbelievable.The bulb just blew, in under 800 hours of operation, obviously not even 10 % of the 8000 hours Toshiba quotes. When the warranty is up, they will cost $250 - $300 each.The remote control is sluggish, the menus were designed by an idiot, etc., etc. Speaking as an electronics engineer, this is a piece of poorly designed junk that is an embarrassment to everyone involved.Worst single purchase I've made in years. As soon as I can afford it, I'm going to give it to one of my relatives and buy something decent.Don't buy this set!
Though the sound quality of these headphones is not bad at all, the comfort factor leaves a lot to be desired. The buttons for adjusting the headphones to your head size do not work. The headband is extremely flimsy and catches on hair. And I ended my first day using these with a massive headache because they were just too tight and could not be adjusted for proper fitting. Koss - back to the drawing board.
Believe it or not, the Garmin didn't come with one. This model's battery life stinks - it was a must purchase.
There are faster cards out there now, but these things still fly.40-50 FPS in FarCry60 FPS in Doom 355 FPS in HaloAll at 1024x768 with highest AAThat being stated, the card does bottleneck on newer titles. Don't expect Battlefield 2 to run any faster that 25-30 FPS with AA/Af at 1024x768. The same goes for FEAR.But, on the other hand, the x800-based CrossFire Edition card is just around the corner, and this would prove to be a cheap and effective route into multi-GPU video processing.
Needed a new surge protector as my computer peripheral collection keeps growing. Very pleased with the ample spacing of outlets for those awkward &#34;wall wart&#34; adapters. Built in cable management is also a plus! Competitive price was also appreciated!
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.
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
The JVC kaboom box sounds very nice, at least for the $$ I paid for it. My only crticism of the unit is that the FM Tuner could be a lot more sensitive (for those of us who live in remote areas), and the ACS feature makes the music sound noticeably blotchy (very annoying). Apart from these problems, as well as its bulky size (which may be impressive to some), the Kaboom box is an awesome unit. Definitely worth the money.
This came unassembled, but was very easy to assemble. It is really handy, and works very good. I am surprised at the quality for the price. Couldn't go wrong with it. It was a present for my husband and a very pleasant surprise. I didn't assemble it either, although it was so easy I could have. The same charger sold in stores like Sears for much more money, and other places on the internet.
Good Card Formated Out To 4 GbLike The Card A Lot Had FunHad It For A Blackberry AndWorked Fine :) A+++
This HP ink is good ink and it works well in my HP All-in-One. I bought this #22 HP tricolor twinpack together with a #56 black ink twinpack here on Amazon for $70.48; they arrived two days after I ordered them and because I'm on Amazon Prime there were no added shipping charges. Had I bought these two twinpacks together via the HP site I'd have paid $8.50 more, plus shipping charges and I'd have waited for a week to 10 days for delivery. The only thing missing here is the mail-in ink cartridge recycling bag availaable free on request from HP--but only when accompanied by an ink order. Must figure out a way to rectify that. (Suggestions, anyone?)
Love, love, love this little box. I've had it for over 3 years now and it got me through the blackout of '03 without running out of juice. The sound is beautiful. And the design is so sexy and clean looking. But the plastic coating peels in a very unattractive way. I exchanged my first one for a new one because it was such a mess after a year, but the second one did the same thing. I like to move it from room to room throughout the day and the coating on area where the indents are for picking up gets separated and begins to peel away. Very disappointing on such an otherwise sweet box. If you can't carry it around without messing up the finish, then it isn't really very PORTABLE is it??
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.
The sound is very acceptable. Battery duration is 12 hours approximately, not 17 as you say. Generally a very good mp3 player.
The speaker pair arrived as promised in new condition and once installed worked perfectly. I upgraded the speaker wire however as the wire supplied was both too short and the gauge was not thick enough.
In comparison with similar product this stands out and has MANY features that others lack. It is not laser quality but then again, it is not laser priced. In the quickest mode, the color gets really light which I don't really care for. It is straight forward and very easy to use with little or no training. I haven't even begun to use all the features but those I have attempted to use were very easy to complete. The ink usage seems to be very good and there are many aftermarket alternatives for ink since it uses the same cartridges as many of the other cannon printers. Expect what you pay for with this unit. As I said, it's not laser quality but for just about $200 the quality is far superior to earlier "all-in-one" units and even to most of the current available models.
500-1000 shots for an authentic Canon battery is not good which leads me to believe this is a fake. My Canon battery that came with my 20D would get me at least 1200-1500 shots at a wedding even after using it for 6 years and still have power left over. Unfortunately another photographer whom I was working an event at in Schaumburg stole mine while I had it charging and stuck his cheap knock off battery in my charger. Protect your authentic Canon batteries because they are worth every penny!
This is a SONY Product and you cannot even program in the code for the SONY Blu-Ray Player. What good id this remote?
bought it so I can throw it in my laptop accessory bag, as I visit a home, and use my laptop there, that does not have three prong outlets.
I bought this unit from Amazon for a price of $399. I read the reviews and decided to buy. I was bit worried about the system reliability as many of my friends warned me not to trust Samsung products. But I was not disappointed with this system. It produced excellent pictures and great sound. I liked 4 tallboy speakers. It took less than 30 mins to assemble everything to get great surround sound out of it. Up converted DVD video(over HDMI) looked great on my sharp HDTV. Sound quality is great. Only problem I see with this HTIB is that it finds difficulty in playing user burn DVDs. It either says invalid disk or says loading and waits their forever. If you press eject button it even wont eject. Only solution is to reset the system and try!! But it plays all other DVDs and produces excellent pictures.
First Kodak makes you buy a Dock. extra 80 bucks.Although this camera does take good pictures when daylight is sufficient, this camera lacks features and with problems.No zoom. No timer. of course no video (which is ok)Here are some real problems:1. this camera makes DARK pictures when there is not ample light. Yes, flash is on. Regular 35mm (even those made by Kodak) cameras can do much better than that.2. Battery life is short. Do not trust the computer when it says battery life is good. You will run out after taking a few shots. If you gone to a day trip you must remember to turn it off everytime after you take a pic in order to last a few hours3.Upload from the dock sometimes give mysterious I/O errors. Frustrating. You may have to try a couple times.
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.
When they arrive to my home all still sealed on plastic wrapped spindle and not scattered loose in the sealed amazon carton sliding all over the carton getting scratch and unusable. maybe the carrier was to ruff. I'm ready to do a re-order but i'm afraid they my arrive damaged and pee me off. so i'm on pause on cd/dvd media.
I have had nothing but problems with my Epson 740. The printing quality is lousy, it frequently crashes my computer and support stinks. Don't waste your money.
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 is a cheap flimsy jump drive. I had Lexar 1 year before I bought this 2Gb Sandisk. I lost all my data. Lucky me, I have some old files that I can go back. The Ultra3 software is also annoying.
Hello! Its me again, for those who have read my other reviews!I Bought this so I could increase my phone memory card from 2 to 4 gigs. And I'm Glad I did! I was initially afraid it might be a fake card as I purchased two 2gb MicroSDs (to sell) from this seller that turned out to have the same serial number! But I had this one checked by SanDisk support by sending in photo's and the serial number on this card, and they verified much to my relief that this card was not fake but a genuine SanDisk product! However since there are some other sellers that have so far sent me NOTHING but GENUINE SanDisks not just 50% Genuine, I will buy from them 1st and only if they are out, will I buy from eTECH again.If you want to know, it's a class 4 card and comes with a small plastic case and SD adapter.Great working genuine SanDisk card, from a not always genuine seller.Good Luck purchasing a good card!If you found my review informative please click the "yes" below! Thanks!
just as described, packing could be a bit better, but tapes are very heavy and bulky. Had one single tape broken in shipment.
I needed the router and access point to allow a wireless printer to be used with the desktop - an added benefit that I did not think would be used a lot, is to be able to use my laptop anywhere in my house with both the printer and internet. A small difficulty was to configure the wireless unit for added security - the default configuration and documented setup, left it totally insecure. It took a bit of digging to find the full manual and then to find the instructions on getting into the web interface of the router to change the security settings. All in all, it took around an hour to get everything installed, setup and working.
The Zune is a wonderful media player, and is very easy to manipulate. The design is dynamic in its simplicity and easy to navigate. If there is a downside, it is scarcely to be found in the player itself. The Zune software, sadly, is decidedly sub-par. While frequent updates have improved the user-friendliness over the past year, it is still cumbersome and awkward. I, like many, am forced to do any editing or grouping on an alternate program and then load it into Zune. As far as the device is concerned, my only complaint is that playlists cannot be created on the go, only at the computer. The 'currently playing' list is a poor option because it is far too easy to push one button incorrectly, say pressing 'play song' instead of 'add to now playing', and the list you just compiled for your car ride home is erased.
it's a cheap ear bud but it works. somehow it doesn't work on my mac for the microphone part but it works on my cell phone which uses the smaller jack.
Personally, I prefer high-tech gizmos. This camera did the job pretty well though, and there's even a little wheel on top to sharpen the focus. The Veo Stingray didn't satisfy my inner geek, but it got the job done. Yahoo Messenger cooperates with it too.
I am reviewing this Interfit 411 tramsmitter in the context of the price point (around $35.00). I was looking for an inexpensive solution to trigger two Interfit EXD 400's without cables in a small home studio environment. After testing this product on numerous occassions, I am unsure of its value even at the low price point.Build quality: build quality is ok. Clearly not assembled or contructed with high grade materials. However, with proper handling I would expect it to last a while (once again, considering price point). However, if you drop this item onto a hard floor, chances are it will shatter or at least stop working. Admittedly a bit of speculation on my part.Hot Shoe Fit: no problem mounting this item on a Nikon D300s hot shoe. Seems to be a good fit with no "wiggle."Triggering: here is where the problems start. First off, this device does in fact trigger my EXD-400 Interfit monolights with the built in optical slave...under ideal conditions. However, I equate its practical application as needing line of sight to all optical slaves of the monolights you wish to trigger. In other words, your positioning as a photographer to the subject is severely limited when needing to trigger the strobes. Essentially, in my two strobe setup, I need to be between and behind both lights. So, if one light is further back than the other, I must stay behind the light back the furthest. Comparatively, when using my D300s flash, I can be positioned nearly anywhere and that is with the Nikon IR flash panel (SG-31R)mounted. Outdoor use trials were problematic in that the transmitter only triggered the mono lights about 60% of the time (overcast).Battery use: I have not used the item long enough to provide a good opinion as to use.While I may consider another week or so trial before I decide whether to return the transmitter, I will most likely look for a wireless trigger in the comparable price range. For example, Gadget Infinity just released their new Cactus V4 wireless triggers (2.4ghz freq.). Clearly these triggers cannot compete with the venerable Pocket Wizards. However, at about $65.00 for a two monolight setup, it's not far off from the INT411. Plus the V4's received very good reviews from semi pro's and even some pro's. Reported working distances in open field settings exceed 100 yards and more. Either way, IR transmission, regardless of price point, may not be the most reliable means of triggering.***UPDATE***Additional testing compels me to return this item. The range drops to 10 feet (at best) outside with everything perfectly lined up. Essentially, the INT 411 is only acceptable for use indoors and in a very coordinated manner in which the photographer remains stationary (more or less). I decided to go with a "poverty wizard." Specifically, after a great deal of research, I just ordered a set of Yongnuo triggers 2.4GHz (RF-602). Users are reporting range over 100 meters and through walls and trees.
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!
Warning.... Linksys will require you to spend an hour on the phone if your unit fails and they will be VERY reluctant to issue an RMA number .... this is evidently a cost saving measure (they only earn about 75 cents an hour in India) . My WRT54G's firmware became corrupted after a power failure. I printed out some 13 pages from the Linksys website and spent more than an hour dutifully following the instructions. I was able to erase the old firmware, but the new firmware would not install...... .they have steadfastly refused to issue an RMA number....I don't pretend to be a technical expert at router repair....but I shouldn't need to be to have my router repaired under warranty....
I love this lens. I have a regular 70-300mm lens but I wanted to have the image stability. I am often in the field without a tripod and the image stability really helps with camera shake. It has brought the love back to taking photos.
This offers me the protection I need in a small form factor. I recommend it for mobile professionals.
The software is hard to use. The sound quality is aweful. Try playing any CD in order it will not. Stay away from this product, it's cheap for good reason.
I'ts funny how you HAVE to give one star in your reviews! This does NOT deserve a star period! Like many others on here, I have had nothing but problems with this unit! It will NOT play any cd's at all. I bought this new from Amazon and will never buy another Onkyo brand product again. Oh, and Amazon sent me another unit, and guess what? Same problem. Do NOT but this product!
I had some problems with this. The clips are very cheap and were broken during (or before) transit. I returned it -- or at least tried to since the seller wouldn't respond. Eventually, I had to file a claim/complaint with Amazon before the vendor would write back.Lesson learned.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a way to take video and pictures without the hassle of lugging around (and charging) two separate gadgets. It takes excellent pictures, just as good if not better than any other digital camera I have seen. I am also very pleased with the video - I found the software very user friendly and video was easy to transfer and edit on my computer. The battery has a good life, I have had no problems having to stop and recharge it. There is a nite mode that compensates (very well, I think) for low light video. The camera is easy to carry around (it is smaller than my 35mm) and I am having no problems with the functionality - all in all a great idea and easy to use with great pictures and great video.
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.
I must admit, I was a littlt skeptical about buying a digital voice recorder, so I did some online research and came across the Olympus WS-32OM 1 GB Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player. It took a little while to master the controls but once I did, I started to use this Digital Voice Recorder often. It also transfers sound files easily onto my computer and laptop with its convenient break a way USB adapter. The sound quality is great too.
product was new and was sent via expediete shiipping as requested. My only concern is that considering pc makers do not use these hdd anymore it is a little expensive. you can get a 500gb sata hdd for the same price but since my laptop is almost 5 yrs old I was forced to get this type. My pc is still good enough to spend a 100$ on it but was only hoping to spend 75.
These headphones appear to be cheaply made and tend to pull hairs on my neck if I wear them around my neck when not using, but they do deliver pretty good sound when used with my PSP or mp3 player. They are OK but if I was looking to purchase again, I would look around for other brands.
I have a similar unit and for the most part it works OK. However, HP decided to use only a SD expansion slot. Very few accessories go into this slot. Most accessories require a larger CF slot which some of the competition offer on their units. For HP you must by a CF slot accessory + the GPS unit or camera, etc.
a bit large; hard to plug other in devices in next to it, especially if using a laptop. Otherwise, it works o.k.
Anyone looking seriously at the SDP-1500 should instead try to scrounge one of the remaining SDP-1000 models. While the SDP-1500 is as good as any 7&quot; screen model out there, it is a big technology and image quality step behind the SDP-1000. Sure, the SDP-1000 lacks some buttons on the body of the player that should be there, and is only 5.8&quot; display; but it has progressive scan and a video resolution matched only by true HDTV screens. My impression is that while the SDP-1000 was a technology tour de force, the SDP-1500 is a cost reduced, more usability oriented attempt to compete with the mass market based largely on screen size alone. The 5.8&quot; and extremely crisp SDP-1000 is the high point of portable DVD players to date, and may remain unmatched for some time. The bottom line is image quality, and the small size brings added convenience as well.
Took much longer to receive with no response to requests. Does not seem to be working properly. Still have many questions. Not Happy. Burt Marcus
this charger does work on my Toshiba satellite laptop but I have to constantly monitor it's insertion into the charging port. It DOESN'T QUITE FIT"!!! I am confused by this because it has the same item number as the one that came with my laptop.
I've had the 1200D for about 6 months, about 4,000 pages.So far it is FANTASTIC for my needs.Ink cost about 2 cents per page instead of 10 cents, I'd estimate.Perfect duplexing, very FAST, and NO quality issues or paper handling issues. Software is working well on older Win 2000 pro system. Easy installation on one computer. Software seems perfect.I did have a one time setup issue getting it to network perfectly with 4 other computers on the home microsoft network. Had to change security sharing settings using a windows registry editor. I did it exactly according to HP support website. I found the instructions at the HP website when I searched "1200d network installation". Now it's perfect. (networking various operating systems, with 1200D attached to Win 2000 pro computer).I started with the original "HP Deskjet" black & white on my first PC. Still use it at a remote site!! (14 years old?) It had "font cartridges"!! Still works perfectly with Windows XP laptop.I had trouble with HP SOFTWARE on my HP "all in one" 2510. It works, but is VERY slow software on a NEWish Dell windows XP computer.But overall their deskjet & officejet printers seem fantastic to me. I use about 1000 pages per month.I had a photosmart 7550 that only lasted about 2-3 years before paper handling issues developed, but still, it's cost was pretty low to start with, and I had fantastic quality for 2 years of moderate heavy use.That caused me to SHOP AROUND A TON before buying this 1200D. I was tempted to try Canon inkjet or an Oki color laser. But I'm very satisfied with this 1200D.
my son is so hard on his iPod nano, that he has to have something to protect it and this case does do that. i've had to replace this case 4 times. the first thing we do right out of the package is cut out the clear plastic on the inside. that clear plastic makes it difficult to use the click wheel and causes a glare on the LCD screen. after about two months the belt clip on the back comes loose and eventually falls completely off. if i were the manufacturer of these "Podfolios" as they call them, i would not use the clear plastic on the inside and re-enforce the belt clip.
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.
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.
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.
Needed something to use in our church to control a video projector where the distance is about 90 feet. Purchased a similar product from Radio Shack that only worked intermittently when it did work at all. Returned it and tried this. Works great, even with the transmitter behind a facade.
I am a computer repair tech who has a client that uses these for their road warriors. If these things work they are fine but fixing them is impossible. Odd track pad and shutdown issues plague them. All the hard disks have failed by the 2 year mark. The camera gives one fits getting the right drivers loaded. The Sony driver download site is slow and confusing and Sony no longer sells the original install disks. These things are just too proprietary for me. Most of my DELL tricks just do not work on these Sonys. If you can afford to throw it away if it breaks out of warranty go ahead, buy it.
I know this is going to sound dumb/bold, but... JUST BUY IT. It does an amazing job keeping my CPU cooled down.Before I applied the compound, I would roughly get temperatures of around 45C to 50C, doing normal web browsing, such as Youtube, Facebook, etc. Now, since I applied it to my CPU a few weeks ago, I'm getting temperatures of roughly 23C to 45C-ish. (When I'm watching HD videos it goes around the 45C area) That's roughly 20C reduced while doing normal web browsing since I used the compound.So all in all, buy it. It works. It does what it says on the tin. For $7 it's totally worth it.I can tell that I'll be using this brand for a long time.
The VuPoint reviews are misleading, The VuPoint Camera is just a cheap cell phone camera disguised as an underwater camera, and it is not even a good camera at all. If you don't believe me just take a good look at the camera lens and you will notice that it looks exactly like you phone camera lens. Actually, any cell phone currently in the market can take better pictures than this VuPoint. I returned it before I had a chance test the waterproof case, but the case looked flimsy and the locking mechanism does not have a secure lock, it may open accidentally underwater. Also this camera wins the price as the electronic device with the most fake reviews I have ever seen on Amazon. You have been warned.
This, combined with a hdmi-dvi adaptor allows me to use my older monitor on an new computer. It does not &#34;sleep&#34; the monitor, I have to turn it off. I don't know where the fault in that is since there are a number of parts and specifications in the picture.
I have been searching for a second AC adapter for my Toshiba laptop with a 90 degree angled plug for a while now. The laptop model I have has its connectors on the sides of the case and they stick out so far that it is hard to find a wide enough space for the laptop. This adapter's angled plug makes it easier to fit into tight places. I am very pleased with the unit.
I bought this in May 2008 and now the disk is dead. I searched Internet and found too many discussions about LaCie disk failures. You won't find as many failures from other manufactures. For a hard drive, you would expect it to last for 5 years or longer.Just google "Lacie disk failure" before you buy one based on average review score. Typically reviewers write reviews soon after they buy a product.I will never buy another LaCie.
This is my second set in only 7 years. The product was here on time and it was an easy transaction. Very pleased with the speakers.
I was given one of these so I could use a PS/2 keyboard with my laptop. I thought I had a defective keyboard because keypresses were getting dropped. I would type the word "TYPEWRITER" and get "TPEWITER," which is very, very frustrating. I switched to a different keyboard, but got the same result. The keyboard would also appear to stop working, which turned out to be a stuck CTRL key, or other keys would stick. This was on two perfectly fine keyboards. Finally, I went out and bought a real USB keyboard, ViewSonic BM-KU-206, for about $14, and all my problems disappeared. The only conclusion is that this adapter doesn't work very well. Because you can buy the same keyboard I bought for $1-2 more, the question is why would you bother with this adapter?
Everything I have been looking for in a GPS for all of my vehicles is included in the Zumo550. I can easily switch it between the motorcycle and my truck with zero effort. The MP3 player is a lifesaver on long trips. I just insert an 8GB SD card and let the music play. All of the controls are easily seen and the buttons can be pushed with gloves on.The only thing I would change is the low fuel gauge. Instead of a pop-up window reminder of low fuel, it would be nice to have the voice prompt you and start showing the nearest gas stations. Picky, I know, but it woudl be a great feature. Other than my wishes, the unit is nearly perfect.
After much review we chose the Brother over the HP and Lexmark. Having seen several HPs. I could not believe how quite and fast the Brother is. It beats the HP hands down. And we considered the HP to be the standard to measure printers by. The one thing that I have had an issue with is that in our office we use Lotus Notes for our email. The "Scan to email" function is not supported for Lotus Notes. When I phoned tech support, they acted as if Notes did not exist. In checking, Notes owns better than 50% of the corporate email market. We got it to work, but no thanks to Brother tech support. Hopefully we do not need them for anything else.
This is a great bag and has plenty of room for my digital camera and my telephoto lense. I looked in brick and mortar stores and this was the best price for the same bag.
i really enjoy listening to my gpx ultra slim blue ice cd player.. it has quality sound and it has a flashy look to it as well.
This is a great cd player. we use it all the time. everyday in fact, the 5 disc is just enough.we have a sony stereo system, the 1st cd player(came with stereo) crapped out about 4 yrs ago. Afriend gave us her sony cd player I have no idea how old it was. we used it for 4 yrs. was veryhappy to find this one. looked online at sony, they have nothing. it is rather hard to find the 5disc carousel. was so happy with amazon. easy to use and worked with my remote for the system.
For the price you can't really complain, this tripod does the job.Nothing fancy, a bit shaky fully extended but looks nice, lightweight and efficient.
This is one of the few surge protectors out there that has a long cord. Works great and has plenty of space for large power transformers.
I added the EOS 5D to my Rebel and 30D. What a great addition. So far I had nothing but fun shooting with this camera and the EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM glass. There is a reason this guy here has been shooting with Canon for the last 33 years.
I bought these cables to hook up my new HDTV. They worked perfectly and I saw similar cables for $40 at Sears and $65 at Office Max. What a rip off.
I bought this to replace another adapter for playing psp online. I screwed around with a cheaper version for two days trying to get it to work, then i bought the wifi max, and was online in 20 min. Would definitle recommend this product, but you must have patience and a clue as to what your doing during setup.
Just hooked this cable up to my display and computer and much to my amazement, there are tiny green dots all over the screen. If I hold the cable or bend it a little, the dots go away and the screen is clear. Everything hooked up tightly, no pins are bent, etc. Must be something within the cable itself. I have the cable bent a little right now and have something sitting on the cable to hold the bend and for now no dots...I will keep it this way until a new cord arrives. Live and learn I guess. I will be purchasing a new HDMI/DVI cable, but this time I think I will look elsewhere.
The good:1. Sound 2. Price 3. Good operating range with out interference.The bad:1. No auto on/off for the headset so battery will run out if you forget to switch off the power2. Manual tuning.3. No option to recharge the batteries.
How nice is it to be able to just push your antannae in and go?!!! This card is very sleek, completely aesthetically pleasing...not to mention cool! Very innovative design. It works great too. I've had no problems connecting to networks on both my pc and mac laptops with it. I've never noticed any difference in speeds...I've never met a public wi-fi access point that transmits at over 2Mbps..and this card is 11Mbps....so it's never taken full advantage of. All in all - this is an amazing card!
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.
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've heard that Sony is the best from reliable sources, but these were the best deal I could find; and they seem to work well enough for my family's purposes.
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.
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.
The description on the camera was that it was "like new". Unfortunately the camera has a broken piece to it making it unusable. I needed this camera for a course and am very disappointed that it was broken.
This is a good value replacement battery for the APC Smart-UPS 1500, or any other that uses the same RBC7. It is packaged well, and didn't appear to be wasting away in a warehouse for long. The down side of this value is that the OEM APC batteries come with a return shipping label, which this one does not, so you will need to take your old one to a recycling center yourself.
Terrific value here. I wanted to fill out my second surround system without spending a mint and these caught my eye. After a little research I decided I'd give em a try. I wasn't expecting a whole lot from these being less than 130 bucks; the WH2s are a terrific compliment to my little system. They are not as bulky as the surrounds of my main system, and they hit the highs and mids crisply without calling attention to themselves. They blend well with my other components and I couldn't be happier. For the novice or the man on a modest budget I doubt these little guys can be beat.
Massive storage, simple to use DVD recorder (okay, only records on DVD-R/RW) AND seamless Tivo integration - this is pretty close to perfect technology. Directions were clear for set-up, but had a few puzzling frustrations getting picture thru the box but once I succeeded there all the rest went smooth. Burning DVD's from the hard drive is a breeze, have also used the firewire input to off-load my digital videos and then put them onto DVD as well. And of course, the Tivo functionality works just like regular tivo - even the remote is same.Cool additions are the wireless connectivity to your home network, letting you play music and photos from any networked computer over your TV. Have owned this now for 2 months, use daily and no problems.
After plugging this usb microphone into my win2k system. I found the volume ofthe voice recorded is very small, with much background noise. And I can notrecord clearly unless I speak very close to the microphone. I was verydisappointed at first, thinking I'm buying the wrong thing.Later I noticed there are two different microphone controls in the volumesetting dialog. One is the mic of my sound card, and another one is this USBdevice. I tried to disable the onboard mic and set the volume of the USB one tomaximum, then I started recording... Much to my surprise, this time the voicequality was superior!! I phoned a friend in China for ten minutes using skype,and the conversation is very clear even I placed the mic far from my mouth!Then I recorded a song of mine with cooledit 2.0. Again I get superior voicerecording quality! There is almost no background noise so I think I will notuse the noise reduction feature of cooledit any more! The USB cable is alsolong enough to place the mic far from computer when singing. Be sure to DISABLEonboard mic when using this USB microphone.UPDATED:Nov. 19, 2005I've been using this microphone for ten months. It has helped me save lots of oversea calling fees.If you want to use this mic as your primary input device under Linux, simply put the following lines in your ~/.asoundrcpcm.asymed {type asymplayback.pcm "hw:0,0"capture.pcm "hw:1,0"}Then you can recard some voice using arecord:arecord voice.wavOverall this is a great product well worth the price.
hp makes great stuff that works like a charm with mac. i have 2 other hp printers. the extra warranty purchase , in one case , came in handy, as one of the other 2 broke before the warranty expired. they gave me a new printer. that does not diminish hp quality as printers seem to wear out rather fast, according to eveyone i know. that also is a good reason to spend as little as possible on one. so, good choice, little bucks
Nomad II MG is a very good player; it is small and has a great sound quality provided you do not use the cheap headphones that come with the player. The reception of the radio depends on where you are like with many small handheld radios, but in the city I have no trouble at all. The 2 AAA rechargeable batteries have a reasonable playtime and a very short recharging time. At the same time the ability to use non-rechargables is a very good alternative on longer trips. Now there is a wired remote ($50) and a usb-cable ($20) that eliminates the need to carry around the docking-station when traveling. Also the latest firmware addressed more than couple of the downfalls of the player including the ability to use 128mb smart media instead of the max of 64mb. File transfer is very easy and fast. The ability to update the player thanks to the firmware postings by Creative Labs makes this player a great deal compared to the rest of the bunch around the same price since it keeps up with changes in technology.
Real specs of it160GB hard drive: when formated comes out to 153GB as hard drives are rated in 1000MB= 1GB but all computers go by 1024MB= 1GB so overall space on the hard drive is reduced to 153GB______________________________________The hard drive is very quiet and you can barely hear it (you only notice it when it's loading)The case of the drive acts as a heatsink so DON'T stack it. the hard drive already gets hot enough (having it seated vertically causes more heat than horizontally)Problems: The light on the front of it (1 plastic dome with 2 high output LED lights)The light is extremely bright (I covered the light on mine with some electrical tape with 2 pinholes poked through it)The drive has a raw uncached read speed of 31 MB/s and a write speed of 26 MB/sinside of the external enclosure is a Hitachi brand hard drive.the external enclosure isint 100% sealed, it has 1 small vent in the back and 1 vent in the front which is hidden behind the front panel the front panel leaves about a 3mm space away from the front vent.overall, everything is solid and quality.
This is a very sturdy bag. Holds a lot also. I have 2 camera bodies, an external flash, and 4 lenses in the big section alone. I also have all my other necessary accessories in the smaller pockets. Straps have held up very well and it does not show wear at all.
We use the wrt54gl for wireless bridges for satellite fed internet. They work great with dd-wrt 3rd party firmware. The newest versions have adapters that accept 110v - 24ov input which is great for use in a third world country with shaky power. It also wires directly to a 12 volt battery for remote applications.
This optical cable is very useful to receive crystal, even 3D pure sound, from any digital audio device (with optical output)to home audio system.
This is my second Zune 30 gb. I bought 1 for a good friend and both of us like this product. The Zune can hold a lot of music/pictures and videos. I definitely recommend the Zune 30.
I have two of the OHP6000 units in production and they have been working reliably and running without interruption for over two years. I am about to buy another for a third MOH source. My only criticism is that I wish they were stackable.The music it comes with is very appropriate for professional business use, which means nothing edgy or "out there". You can reprogram or expand the program by inserting an SD flash chip.
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.
I have had this lens for a month now and have shot a few thousand photos with it in different lighting situations. I own a few other fast lenses and use them all in my work as a wedding photographer. This was the first purchase I have made outside of the Nikon brand name. I am always a big review reader, before I buy kinda guy. Not just with Photography.First off, let me say this. The lens is very good. I would go so far as to say it is excellent, with all things considered about this lens.Now I will tell you how to buy it. Go to the shop you favor and use it. I did this and did not buy it on Amazon. I brought one of my cameras (D200) and I used the lens inside and outside of the shop. Then for comparison, I used the Genuine Nikon lens to A-B them together. Tamron has been rumored to have some QC issues, so using the lens copy you are going to actually buy is the best bet, I think. Note: I made samples from each lens at 2.8, f4, f8 and f11. I did them at full wide and full zoom and about the middle range of both lenses I think it was 35mm. I used no flash for these tests.Here is what I determined from the above exercise. The Nikon lens is definitely much better built. It is much larger and has significantly more weight. It reminds me of a Jr version of my Nikon 80-200mm 2.8D AF lens. A lens I love btw. However, that is not to say that the Tamron was in any way built cheap. In fact it is well built. I use my lenses a lot, but I am very careful with them too. Tamron offers a 6 year warranty VS Nikon's 5 year. The build of the Tamron lens was better than the kit lens sold with most Nikon models, but no where near that of the Nikon lens I am comparing it to. With proper care, the Tamron lens will hold up, no doubt.Focus was also, noticibly faster on the Nikon lens. However, not dramaticly so. It is more quiet, again, not dramaticly so. Some people have complained about the Tamron being noisy. All I can say is the one I tested was not. It was About as noisy or a little less than my Nikon 18-55 Kit lens was, before I sold it.Image quality: Honestly, I could not tell the difference here and this is what really sold me on the Tamron lens. The folks at my camera store took the A-B images I took and uploaded them to one of their in store computers for me to really compare them on the spot. Now that is customer service!! I was really hard pressed to see any difference at all in the images and I knew which lens they came from. Both lenses produced images which were very sharp and contrasty in all areas at all focal lengths and stops. I would bet if I mixed them up and said..OK, Pick the Nikon and the Tamron's out of the pile, I do not think anyone would get them right. The only noticible difference was an image taken outdoors at f/11. The Nikon one did seem to be just a tad sharper in the background. I should have taken more images at that range, but on the LCD they both looked good at the time and I was starting to run late, so I didn't. My point was, I do not know if it was lens error or my error on these two particular shots. But like I said, it was minimal differences anyway.Conclusion: Ok, so the Nikon is a better lens on a number of points. This of course given my highly un-scientific testing results. However, when you consider the cost, it better be superior at something. I opted to buy the Tamron 17-50 because, I could not tell the difference enough to make me justify the cost of the Nikon lens.I am very happy with this lens and I have no doubts it will last many years. So, do yourself a favor if you are in the market for this lens, use the one you intend to buy first. Make sure you did not get one of the bad copies and I am confident you too will love this lens.
I was not happy with this buyer at all. He only gives you seven days to return a product. He does not guarantee the products. The product does not work in all three speeds, only in one and of course i did not find this out right away so my seven days were GONE!!!I would not purchase another thing from this buyer!!!
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 no complaints about this product. It works exactly as it should. I especially like the preset station feature. It prevents me from having to scroll through to my preferred stations while I am driving.
This fm transmitter worked well. Until the 31st day I had it when it completely stopped working. The screen wouldn't even turn on. Of course it happened the day after all warranties are valid. This is my second Griffin fm transmitter and the first one would keep cutting off about halfway through every song and I would have to press either the plus or minus button to turn it back on. I contributed it to being left in my car in Georgia heat so when I received my second Griffin iTrip Auto I took it out of the car every time I was done with it. I will never buy another Griffin transmitter. I bought a Monster transmitter and we'll see how good it is when that 31st day comes around. Kensington transmitters are also a good choice but they are pretty pricey.
I'm downrating this product BEFORE I actually use it to hopefully catch your attention BEFORE you buy it! I read a bunch of reviews here, mostly favorable. One noted the itme pictured here on Amazon is different then what came. TRUE. It is also DIFFERENT than the item in the PDF from the Peerless site!! Seems there are 3 LCS-KLA'a but nobody (Peerless) has bothered to revision them ie. -1 -2 -3 etc. What I thought was the one in the PDF was the correct one, WRONG. The one pictured on the Peerless site IS the correct one. So it has a flat/squareish TV side plate with eight ROUND screw holes (not tear shaped) and it does NOT roll +/- 5 degrees. If you've ever hung a TV before tear shaped screw holes let you hang the TV on the already wall mounted arm EASILY! The 5 degree roll lets you correct a less than perfect install. I'm am currently waiting for a call back from a Peerless tech. I showed the CSR the bad PDF.
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!
I set this up with the included software and was connected to wifi in about 10 minutes. The problem was, now my computer which was connected to the router would not connect to the internet. I then called Cisco tech support. I spent 2 hours on the phone with them trying to get this up and running. We did get it up and running after 2 hours but then after an hour, I lost my wifi connection. I returned this because I don't have another 2 hours to waste on the phone with them. During the conversation, the rep was surprised to hear that Amazon was selling this model. It has been DISONTINUED FOR 2 YEARS! I looked back and the good reviews I had read before purchasing were from 2007. Do not waste your time on this model!
This is an excellent lens for portrait and low light photography. I used it to shoot a cheerleading group at a night stadium game - the portraits of the cheerleaders were sublime!!!While I am better using my F2.8 70-200mm lens for football action photos, this lens was perfect for closeups and group shots of the cheerleaders.I hope to use this lens for high school basketball. Can't wait.Very pleased!!!!
Works quite well actually, but when wires are placed at the right angle all sounds stops processing through it. Quite a pain.
I took the plunge and purchased the TDK Mojo 256mb mp3 player. I was originally planning to purchase the 128mb but felt like it was worth it to pay more to get more memory. This is my first mp3 player and I'm very pleased with it and the fact that it has an FM tuner is an added plus. The drag and click song transfer software is very simple to use and the blue backlight is cool. The only downside is that if you aren't expanding the memory there is a portion of the player with a gap for the memory card. The plus is that it comes with a case that covers up the gap. I personally don't like any type of earbuds and have purchased an alternate style of headphones...but the earbuds provided are good as well.
As a musician and general audiophile, I have a large collection, and an obsession with headphones of all shapes and sizes. These JVC's are obviously not going to sound like $300.00 studio monitors, but they do their job very well. The dynamics are great, with a smooth curve, and ample attention to midrange. They're less bassy than their SONY counterparts, which is actually advantageous, as the SONYs were way too bassy. You'll have to make sure that you use the right size silicone ear-piece (3 sizes included) The volume slider on the cord is great, however the cord is wicked long!These are a perfect replacement for the crap headphones that came with your iPod. Buy them if you are looking for earbuds under $30.00.
I am Deaf n 19 yrs old...this headphone is perfect for me you know why? because it sooo strong bass and lot of vibrates...im so glad that I got these and right price for me to buy it... I going to telling my Deaf friends about this maybe they want this too...you the best!
This is one state of the art microphone, th cool thing about it is the amazing range, you can stand 10 feet away from it and it will still work. Great.
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.
Boom Boom Boom!They fit on my desk neatly, have a convenient headphone jack, and the sound quality is excellent. Economically priced, they were the perfect replacement for the teensy speakers that originally came with my machine.
I use this while I run, in the car, and nearly everywhere now. My primary requirements were:1. Support for Real Music Store and others2. Support for Audible3. Light4. CheapThis hit them all...and does them all well.
Great subwoofer cable does everything higher end cables do for half the price. I have a Monster sub cable on another system when I replaced them with this cable I couldn't tell the difference on my test. So again don't fall for over hyped over priced brands!
For the money these are the best headphones I have ever bought. The are better than a $100.00 pair I bought from Sony. When I wear these out and I know I will, I will buy another pair if they still make them.
The Lumix FX3K is a great camera especially for the price that I got it ($165.00 including shipping). I have had it a few weeks and I am still learning what settings work best. So far, I have used the movie feature a lot and it takes awesome movies at the highest setting. Much better than my previous camera. Also, I agree with other reviews about the battery life....it goes for a long time. I would definitely recommend this camera.
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!
I will pay for quality, but I really love finding a great deal like this cable ... has worked great for over 6 months at a fraction of the price of the "quality" cables ... a true no-brainer ... cheers to all ...
I plugged it in, it works. Other than a lack of tangles I wouldn't even know it was cordless.Minor quibbles on key placement - the Home/End/Delete/PgUp/PgDown keys are in a different configuration than I'm used to, leading to some mis-hits. The "go back a page" and "close this application" keys are placed in a way that makes them liable to be hit when poking at the Ctrl key. Easy enough to disable them, though. (And why are those keys needed? Ctrl-LftArrow and Ctrl-F4 already do those jobs.)As for the rest of the extra features (quick launching of programs, audio controls, etc.), they're nifty, I guess, but I'm not sure I'll ever be using them much.Overall, quite pleased with my purchase. I wanted a wireless keyboard that works, and I got one.
I love my little X for all sorts of uses. It is so easy to turn almost anything into a sticker. By "sticker" I mean there is an adhesive backing to stick the item to paper. I have used mine with ribbon, lace, small pictures, small buttons, diecuts, - almost anything that is not too thick and no bigger than 1 and 1/2 inches. Let only your imagination be your guide. I was able to download an idea book right on-line for free at the Xyron site.The cartridges are easy to use and can be swapped out to change permanent to repositionable. It won't hurt the cartridges to do so.This has been a small investment for a terrific product. I sometimes wonder how I scrapped and made cards before my purchase of the 150.
Could any one please tell me if this machine does scan to fax??? I have fax program in my XP. There were so many good reviews about this AIO, so it is hard to let go, but I need to use fax at least once a week. I have also considered MP780, but it doesn't come with the negative slide,thanks.
THE EPSON 740 STYLUS PRINTER IS AN EXTREMELY GOOD PRINTER. THE COLOR IS VIVID AND CRISP AND THE SPEED IS RATHER QUICK. IT WAS VERY EASY TO INSTALL AND IT HAS AN ATTRACTIVE STYLE. DOESN'T LOOK LIKE ONE OF THE CHEAPER PRINTERS THAT'S ON THE MARKET....I GIVE IT A 5 *** RATING.
I got one of these for a friend and I am appalled at how bad the drivers are for OS X.The scanner does NOT work with OS X's &quot;Image Capture&quot; application, and the provided application is hideous.It looks ugly.It has horribly translated dialogs and instructions.I can't even allow you to select standard applications (such as Preview) for viewing the scans.
I love the mouse and all the options available in the setup. The keyboard is comfortable and has a nice feel. The keyboard has more options than I need, but kind of neat.My only problem has been in the software. Twice I have received an error message at startup with an error in Set Point and I have to reinstall.
some disks with mmc code are actually made at cmc plant in tiawan. I believe this may be why so many have trouble with these disks.mmc japan very good; mmc coded cmc taiwan - watch out.
They are certainly not the coolest looking headsets but for the money the sound quality is outstanding. Pele sitting next to you will hear your music if you turn it up. The fold up nicely - the case could be a little bigger.
This is probably a very fine modem on systems that support it . After reading the other reviews and noting that the &quot;shark fin&quot; modem I was leasing from At&amp;t in St Paul, Minnesota was also the 3COM 3cr29220 I decided to call At&amp;t tech support and see what was up . They wrongly informed me it should work great . When I installed it it went through the whole locking on process and appeared to work because all the status lights say okay . After 51/2 hours tier 5 tech support admitted it was not provisioned with the proper firmware at the head end . If I sound like I know what that really means , well don't be fooled , I don't .The bottom line is that The 29210 and 29220 are not usually interchangeable . The 3com tech said he'd seen a few cases where it could be made to work if configured as a 29220 but that the downstream rate was slowed to 10% of what it should be . The maddening thing about this ordeal was I did call my local service provider prior to purchase and they said the 29210 would work fine. Even today when I was calling in the new serial number for the Toshiba 1100/1100U modem replacement the tier 1 tech I spoke to couldn't see why it hadn't worked . I figure they wiped out 6 months profits on this one case not counting my time , The Toshiba by the way was online almost as fast as I could plug in the various cables.
I have owned this camera now for 1 week and it's amazing!!The 2.5" screen makes life ever so simple and the picture quality is first rate.I am atrue amateur yet this camera set at "auto" does it all and every photo looks top quality.I like the protection given to the screen and lens when the camera is in the stored made.
This wallet has a better design for the zipper than others I have, so it is easier to open and close. The only feature I miss is being able to remove and replace or relocate pages, which you need if you are trying to keep things in any order.
If you have read all the user reviews, you may think two different radios were being discussed. My experience with Radio Shack's version of the Sangean SG-622 may explain this discrepancy.This Sangean has truly excellent sound quality for a radio with such a small speaker. I also found its sensitivity excellent on the AM, FM, and Shortwave bands here in the Midwest.After several weeks, the sound became distorted, and I returned it to Radio Shack to be repaired within the warranty period. The repairman replaced a faulty integrated circuit and the speaker.It worked fine for several months, and then the connection between the tuning dial and the tuner came loose, and it was impossible to tune it. The earlier repair work may have loosened it.In my opinion, the SG-622 is a very good little radio, but the quality control at the factory may be lax. The year-long warranty may help solve this problem.
I ordered this camera for my Mother. I have an older version of this camera and absolutely love it. The only difference between mine and this newer version is the amount of megapixels. So far my mom loves this camera because it is so easy to use and takes great pictures.
What can I say... it works!It fits my source and target and the cable is 6ft long.I hear great sound, so it seems to be transferring the signal great.I am 100% satisfied.
The kingston ram worked out of the box and is still working with no problems to report. The price was good, the service from Amazon was excellent. Highly recommend Amazon and Kingston.
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.
No multi-view, difficult to make multiple chain calculations. Does the basic functions for financial calculations, but for the price, would not recommend.
I disconnected my Motorola SB4100, plugged in and connected my new 3Com, and let it do its thing. It took about 3 minutes to sync with the local service, but after that I registered the MAC with my ISP and here we are.
Good home/office surge protector with enough outlets to meet all your power needs. Plus it also provides for coaxial and Ethernet connections if you need them.
I bought this because i'm filming a movie and we needed a new camera. I read all the reviews. The camera looks like its HD! The only problem with it is that there's no mic input. This is not a huge problem because to overcome this, we bought a mini disc recorder and hooked up our mic to it and then synced it in editing! I love this camcorder! Also! It will except filters and lenses (37mm)
I JUST LOVE THIS CAMERA. IT'S SMALLER THAN THE EASYSHARE C300, WHICH I OWN AND STILL USE. I JUST WANTED A DIGITAL CAMERA THAT HAS AN OPTICAL LENS. GREAT PRICE, LARGER LCD SCREEN, NO NEED FOR VIEWFINDER WITH THIS CAMERA. LCD SCREEN IS ON THE LEFT SIDE, CONTROLS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUCH EASIER THAN THE C300. YOU CAN MAKE MINI MOVIES, STILL PHOTOS, BUILT IN FLASH. USES SCANDISK CARDS. B&W, COLOUR, SEPIA GIVES IT AN OLD FASIONED LOOK TO THE PIC. COMES WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED, EXCEPT A CASE. BETTER OFF USING RECHARGABLE BATTERIES. YOU CAN SAVE MONEY. LIKE ALL DIGITAL CAMERAS, BATTERIES ARE EATEN UP QUICKLY. BUY 4 AA RECHARGABLE. USE 2 AND KEEP THE OTHER AA'S WHEN BATTERIES ARE WORN RECHARGED. JUST BOUGHT 4 MYSELF. THE ZOOM IS REALLY GOOD. YOU HEAR A SOUND WHEN ZOOM IS BEING USED. LENS COMES OUT WHEN SWITCHED, CLOSES WHEN NOT IN USE. A REALLY CUTE FEATURE I NEVER HAD IN A CAMERA. GREAT PRICE, GREAT FEATURES, RELIABLE COMPANY, EASY TO USE. YOU CAN USE THE USB CABLE, OR JUST PUT IN YOUR MEDIA CARD IN THE SD SLOT ON YOUR PC TO DOWNLOAD. THANK YOU.
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.
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 have Bose 301s & 101s and my music and movies sounded good. I had know idea what I was missing. For the price I found this sub to be a great addition. It's sweet to not only hear explosions and thunder, but to FEEL it makes the experince complete. This sub adds great bottom to my audio experince. I did have to purchase a sub cable (obviously) AND a splitter (surprise). Still trying to figure out why I occasionally get a bass dicharge (low frequency pop).
I absolutely love this product! It works great, and I've had incredible ease mastering it. Totally a plus for anyone looking to buy (as opposed to the smaller version. Go for large!) woot!
I use nearly all of the ports of this hub, with no problems. I had had problems with another powered hub before, in sync'ing my Treo - but not with this one.
The idea is great, but the whole deal is based on the premise you are actually going to be able to receive the signal. Unless you pay the extra $40 for the antenna headphones you can forget about listening to the Inno on headphones. When the Inno is docked, attached to the antenna and not moving it works great. I got the car kit for another $70. I get a signal about half the time in the car. Still get numerous drop outs making it impossible to actually record a song. So it's $399 for the actual Inno, $70 for the car kit, $40 for the antenna headphones, 12 month subscription to XM at $12.99 a month for another $156 plus tax (7.85 percent where I live) for a grand total of $717.20 This stinks of price gouging and XM greed.
when I bought this, it was of better than average video quality. it is a little outdated now, but still great as a backup. the batteries fit in the case it comes in so you can take them out to preserve them.the seller accidentally shipped me a pink one. when I called to complain he sent me one the correct color for free and said keep the pink one.
I am using this kit in my car but sorry to say that copper quality in the cables is so cheap, coating and outside its looks nice but copper so cheap, its easily borken in 2-3 twist so have to careful,thanks
I have well over 120 gigs of mp3 and movies. I do not leave my house with out my books, mp3 player and PSP! I bought a brand new HP Media Center PC m7334n and saw that I would need more space since my old one died and my old mp3 player was dropped (Do not carry too many things when you are carring you mp3 Zen Jukebox). I did research and found out the model number of the hard drive in my computer then I found it here! and cheaper that like models else where. I just did not realize that I needed new data cables (Hello, SATA). All in all, installation was easy, the only snag was having to go into the internet to get the program to get the computer to recognize the drive. great product, great seller.
This is a very user friendly product.It is very versatile and works exactly as it is supposed to. I have had my Magellan GPS for 8 years now and wish I would have known about this product much earlier.I definitely give 2 thumbs up for this product along with the 5 stars...
We have a S-50 in our car and it works great. My husband even uses it at the gym. And if you have any trouble just call Directed Electronics not Sirus. They are the makers of the product and have the #1 customer service in Electronics. No issues here.
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.
Price seemed right, but that was the only positive to this product. Mechanically, there's really only one thing that could go wrong with this battery, and sure enough, the spring-loaded latch on mine was broken when I received it. Decided to request a replacement, but wasn't permitted to do so. Instead, I had to return for a refund and then reorder. Seemed a bit counterintuitive.
This tripod has one glaring flaw...the center metal post screw mounts into an aluminum head screw hole. I used this tripod about five times before the head was completely stripped, and I never applied much pressure to the head mount. Very poor design of an otherwise nice tripod!
if it wasnt for the crossovers being so bad these wuld be great for anyone in any car for any style music
This the worst netgear product ever, very difficult to connect. After connecting, error with IP assignment. The signal strength was also very bad. My old router has better signal strength (MR614) than this 3..4 generation of router.
well what can i say im a retro gamer. its old tech but i still love good old fashoned rca. i use this device so i can have a portable 7 inch tv for my laptop that used to not have a screen. its also good for media center pc's if you dont have an extra vga monitor laying around! also it has dual output. so you can simultaniusly display video on both the tv and the vga monitor. very handy if you just so need it!
I bought theses simply because they were cheap and well rated and they have not let me down, they work great.
I bought this t.v. dec.07 and I love it. Reading some reviews I see some people are not sure or they love it. I can tell you this working for an electronics store and buying it from where I work this t.v. never got any respect. first 1080p, 56" at the price that is unheard of. Second this t.v. works best in filtered light not bright light. And going into any retail store we all know how bright it is,so DLP's always look dim. Also refresh rate is very good. My ps3 is hooked up via the hdmi and the games look awesome.I did alot of research before buying this t.v. and if I could buy another I would. One more thing I bought a 50" Toshiba lcd 1080p and since I bought the Panasonic I haven't turned the Toshiba on since.
Bought this as a back up mouse and it works great. I am currently using this on my eMac and it reads it as a regular mouse in that i mean it used the scroll wheel fine and the right click works too. The tracking on my table with no mouse pas is good, but the search button on the mouse doesn't work with the Mac at least i haven't downloaded the drivers for the mouse on this computer yet.
I already have the Lexmar 128MB and adore it. So I like this one twice as much!! They are so simply to use...don't you wish everything was this easy? Windows 98 users will have to download a driver, but everyone else it's a matter of plugging in and POW - instant use. No software, nothing to install. Your installation wizard will see it, click the bubble and it's ready to use.Perfect example when this is a MUST. My Gateway laptop power system went out. Suddenly, I was on battery and had to get everything off I could before I had to shut it down and send it back for service. I sent all my stuff to CD RW - it went through the process of doing everything and writing, but then when it was done, it says sorry, it could not write it properly as power was starting to go. HAD I had this memory storage, I could have sent all my stuff to this Jump Drive (same amount of time as sent to CD to be written, but then your done!) I can now move them off that computer instead of WAITING for them to be written.This works on any computer, even MACs...no reformatting like with floppys. The Gateway is in NTFS file system and the 3 Ashtons and the PC are in FAT32. Every time I used a floppy on the PC, it would refuse to read it...reformat it says. If you reformat you wipe out anything on it. So the only way to get files there was burn a CD. CD ROM and floppy drives are costly and pain to change out and it seems like their life expectancy is the same as a GE appliance - two years! So this drive replaces floppys - this one holds over 170 floppys and several CD RWs - replaces CDs. No more buying them - so right off the bat you are saving money! And the convenience, when I am writing, I finish, send everything to one of these jump drives - I have it safely protected and can move it to any of my other computers and instantly access the files.This is great for going on vacations, great for taking stuff between work and home, a great back up for all your important files! I have the 128 for everday use and this one for backing up all the major stuff. Super for kids at school or university.Hardly the size of a tube of lipstick or a Bic lighter, this is the perfect stocking stuffer for your computer addict. They will kiss you for it.Only caution, with this being on the USB - be sure to close the connection between the Computer and the jump drive before taking it out - the little icon is on the task bar. Double click it, select the memory storage by clicking it once - then click CLOSE. Same as when you use a camera.Peace of mind and freedom! Never knew they came so cheaply or in such a small package! Writers if you don't have one, you are playing Russian Roulette with your precious works!
Sony has the highest quality dvds, with the lowest error rate that I've found. I was looking for the best deal and found it at Amazon!
At first, I was thrilled to find an mp3 player for the RCA Lyra's price and capacity, and it worked great when I began using it. However, only a few weeks afterwards, almost all of the songs began to skip, and about a month after that, I had difficulty just trying to turn it on! Now, just FIVE MONTHS after buying it, the harddrive has completely crashed! Now I can't use this player at all, and I've lost $150! Apparently, I am NOT the only one who has suffered these problems, as most everyone who has held onto this player for an extended period of time has been confronted with harddrive problems.My advice: STAY CLEAR! While it's a good bargain, you'll end up wasting your time and (if you didn't fill out the warranty info, like me.) your money.
This is not a review. I just want to know the answer to my question. You advertise this cassette recorder as a M-657V, the model I want, yet when the picture of the unit is enlarged, it shows an M-650V.What gives?
Fun red-glowing led optical mouse. Press down on the scroll wheel and an icon appears allowing mouse motion to scroll. This is kind of a neat feature that wasn't readily apparent.
This wasn't my first MP3 player, but it is my favorite.It works great. I love how small and light it is. Being able to add an SD card was the main reason I bought it. I have a 1 gig card, plus the 1 gig of internal memory.I fly a lot and never run out of music.The only reason for 4 stars is the sound quality is good, but not quite as good as my other MP3 player. It may be the headphones that come with it. I like the size and shape, so I haven't tried better ones yet.I'd buy another one.
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.
The reason why I'm not giving it the 5 stars is because the cd for "easy" set up and installation sucks it keeps getting errors while trying to run, but beside that you can set up and install the router and your network accessing the router via internet explorer and it is easy and have no problem at all with it after the installation. Highly recommended
It looks like plenty has been said about this charming little MP3 player. The price is about as low as it gets, sound is good, the memory is fine and the controls are pretty intuitive. My only concern is that the expandable memory port seems to be only for show. I did quite a bit of research when I couldn't get mine to accept a 2 and 4 gig microSD card and I found it to be a pretty common problem. I found that no patches or even reasons why it would not work can be found on the internet and that it isn't covered under the warranty. 2 gigs is nice and all, but in this day and age, a little more would be nicer especially if the expansion is advertised (and was a primary selling point for me).Long story short: I love this little MP3 player but I wish I could upgrade the memory like I should be able to.
I use it for DJing and recording mostly...does what it needs to there perfectly! Won't work with my external HD though, but no biggie. Great little product, light, durable and cheap! If your looking for something to plug all your USB/FIREwire stuff into at once and have it all be Xferd to you PC then this is what you've been searching for.
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.
All I can say is, sometimes it works, sometimes it causes Windows to crash. I have had to reinstall this device as many times as I have used it...
This is a great product as many other people mention. I recently took this on a motorcycle ride out in the desert and turned the tracking feature on. When I got home, I uploaded the tracks to Google Maps and it matched the satelite imagery perfectly. I was pretty amazed that they matched up so good, a testimate to both Garmin and Google.
I ordered this item based on previous positive experiences with APC products - I needed a small sized power strip/surge protector for a small space. This fit the bill. It has been working perfectly.
This works great. I have not had any problems with reception. The cord allow for plenty of freedom within our van. I had another FM transmitter that was purchased for another vehicle that was impossible to reach once you got it plugged in.
Mount cover works well to keep dirt away from my Humminbird fish finder mount. The cover also softens the top edges of the mounting unit which saves my boat cover from further damage from the edges. Now if Humminbird could only make the mount itself more durable.
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.
This thing works passably well, but you have to keep fiddling with it to get the best results. If you can't afford (or don't want) cable or dish service, the Samsung TV5.2 SAX offers a reasonable, inexpensive way to get HD images on your set if you live fairly close to local HD broadcast sources. But prepared to tweak it a lot!
There are days that I have to carry more books than my back can handle. I just do not want to hurt my back anytime soon. This is a great wheeled backpack, it has so many pockets and i can put 2 maybe 3 of my really big books, along with a notebook.
This little modem, was supposed to be jewel of the dial-up modem range. Capable of handling the new v.92 standard among other things.Plugging in was not point and click, and drivers needed to be installed first. After which i unsuccessfully got the thing working with my isp.eventually after much sweat and altering of the myriad of settings - which makes it difficult to navigate, time consuming and unless you're a techie, useless - got connected at 12 kb/s. I checked the line, and computer settings, but no luck at increasing the bandwidth.The hype of such a modem has gone to the heads of its maker - it doesn't work properly, and needs to be corrected.All in all it was a shocking disappointment. On the positive side, the fax part of the modem works beautifully with no hassle whatsoever - how strange?
This case fits the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500 GB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive STAA500105 perfectly, and cable fits into the net pocket on the other side.
I bought it at Radio Shack and after carefully using it in my car for about 5 or 6 times, the cable that connects the audio output to the device, broke. I was so surprised that I sent it to the Customer Service of iRock asking for it to be replaced or repaired. Well, that was three months ago and of course I haven't heard from them.
Some items just do what they're supposed to do. This is one. Simple installation, elegant design. This is my fifth and final purchase of the Bose UB-20B Wall bracket. Bought all of them from Amazon because really, why would you buy anywhere else?
TrailSmart/Topo offers the best Maps on CD that I've seen, at least for people like me - hard core hiker, map nerd and computer geek. The viewer allows seamless display of USGS 7-1/2 minute quads as you pan across, up and down exploring the cyber world. You can draw your trips on the maps, add text labels and symbols; and print them out on your color printer. You can also download tiny .tpo files from the topo website where people like me share their favorite trips with you.Each area covered comes with maps at 4 or 5 levels of zoom - so you can make good driving and overview maps - and still get all the detail you need. The closest version is usually 1:24,000 (regular USGS 7-1/2 minute) and contains most of the information found on the quads.(Some areas of coverage do not go down to 1:24,000 and are not useful for hiking).I use the Zion, Arches and Grand Teton Sections, and have not used the others. It really helps to have a color printer to print the maps out.
These cables work as well as those that cost three or four times more. I used them to connect my laptop to my TV and the resulting picture quality was outstanding.
This product does what you need it to do. It was packaged well and shipped quickly. I would definitely buy this item again if I needed one.
I purchased the Epson Stylus CX7800 to be used in cake decorating. I also had to purchase special ink cartridges from another vender in order to print in edible ink. I have done 5 cakes in the past 2 months and it prints out very nicely on my edible paper.Currently there are only two cartridges that you can purchase with edible ink and one fits this printer. The convenience of having the scanner attached to the printer is also helpful in getting the picture onto a computer to be adjusted for height and color. The only problem is the fact that I cannot use the regular ink cartridges to print documents and then go back to the edible cartridges, but that is an issue with the safety of human consumption not with the printer.
I was looking for a good pair of binoculars I could use at the rodeo in Cheyenne this past weekend. These did not disappoint. From watching the bulls and saddle bronc riders that were closer, to watching the steer wrestling that was from a further chute, these were great binoculars! I have glaucoma, and these were great for me. They are also lightweight, so carrying them around all day is not a problem. You won't be disappointed in these!
This is a really good buy, you can't beat the price and the quality is great. It is made in Japan not china. The quality is just as good or better than a Canon lens than cost much more. Mind you, it does not have a stabilizer but if your hands are shaky use a tripod. At 70mm you need some distance to capture a full person so do your homework before you buy any lens. this is not a point and shoot this is SLR man.I will definitely buy another Sigma product in the future.
Let me start by saying this lens focuses quickly and accurately and the image stabilization works extremely well. Pictures are sharp and contrast is beautiful.To answer the criticisms of this lens that I have seen,1. Do you actually own it?2. It's not an "L" series lens and has never been advertised as such. Thus, it is not weather sealed. Then again, none of the EF-S cameras are weather sealed either.3. This is the fastest, sharpest, and most hand holdable of the f2.8 lenses in canon's lineup right now. If you look at the results on Photozone.com, the 17-55 IS F2.8 is sharper than canon's famous EF 24-70 F2.8L.4. EF-S should be around long enough for you to take some great pictures with this lens. If you're not satisfied with 1.6X crop factor you can always sell your lens on E-Bay for almost the price you paid for it.In conclusion, this is the best all around lens for the EF-S mount canon cameras available at this time. Go get it and start taking pictures.
Love it to death !Apple did it again as u know and Amazon gives u the best deal.What can I say?More than words can say . . .Place your order and enjoy your music.
Works fine with my Canon Powershot. The only reviewer who rated this product low was trying to use this CF card on a camera which takes an SD or MultiMedia Card.
I dont know if the manufactures have ever put one of these together and had to try to manipulate your hands to tighten the wing nuts but it is next to impossible. I finally got the thing put together (which is pretty easy), set the computer inside of it and the next instruction is to tighten the wing nuts around the computer. Well that really isn't possible so I did the best I could and it works just fine. I just wish there was some other way that they could build the holder that isn't so awkward. All in all I gave it a 4 because it works, but wouldn't really recommend it, I would look for something that will actually allow you to tighten the wing nuts.
shipped fast works great i really couldnt ask for more. my only recommendation is make sure you always buy the bigger cable.
I'll give you my honest opinion, since I have thought a lot about it and tried them both (although in all honesty, I have had the 71s for a few weeks, and I only got my 81s from igearbox.com for about 3 days).Obviously, the 81s are more expensive, but I think they are totally worth it - I love them. The 71s go in your ears very easily, and sound very good, but I think that when you compare them to the 81s, their bass is noticeably muddier - some might think that means it's "stronger" but only inasmuch as it overpowers the detail that comes through on better headphones like the 81s. Personally, as I reported above, the 81s' bass underwhelmed me at first, but I think that a) the bass got better after "burning in" the phones after about a week, and b) once I switched to the largest plugs - you might notice them more than the medium plugs, but the better the seal, the better the bass. Now, I think that the 81s are phenomenal headphones - not as much detail as etymotic's and not as much rich bass as bose or grado, but a great balance between them, and overall wonderful rich sound across the range.I also think the fit is great - if you have small ears, then maybe the earhooks won't work for you, but they work great for me. Having the cords go behind my ears (and then putting the necklace cord behind your ears, once you get used to it) basically mean nothing will pull them out of my ear (unlike the 71s, where the necklace cord is a liability). I wear glasses, and they work fine - in fact, I hook them behind my glasses for an even more secure fit. The only downside I have is that when I hear a winter knit hat, they slightly dislodge them and I lose some bass.In short, unless you have small ears or really want to save the money, I highly recommend the 81s. They are the best earphones for the dollar that I've ever had - My guess is that you won't be disappointed with the 71's, but you'll love the 81s.
Porta Pros can be broken easily but mostly is snapped back ,Audio Technica Under $ 1oo great too for under $
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.
Bought this for a friend and it works great! She loves it and uses it often! If you don't want to spend a lot to see family and friends, then I recommend this item!
Amazon advertised a specific part number and sent a generic one that could not be used.
This is a very neat all in one ptinter. I love it works great..
I've been steadily looking for new high-end keyboards (see my other Logitech reviews) to improve the quality of the many hours a day I spend at a computer. So I tried the MX3000 largely for the keyboard.The keys feel great. They're large enough (unlike the Logitech Dinovo's laptop sized keys) and have a solid tactile response to being pressed without being too firm. However, the keyboard has an odd left to right curve to its surface that may throw touch-typists used to standard keyboards. Keys aren't exactly where I expect to find them. Some keys are unusually small -- the escape key is tiny as are the function (F) keys.Like the other Logitech cordless keyboards, this keyboard is thin and doesn't slope upwards much. This makes it hard to use with a regular wrist-rest, an ultra-thin one is necessary. A plastic one is included (and snaps onto the front of the keyboard) but isn't wide enough for my taste.Also like the other Logitech cordless keyboards, there are no lights on the product itself; caps and num lock are indicated by on-screen messages and changing lights on the USB "base".The extra-function buttons work well, although the function keys are unusually small and slightly offset from where I expect them to be on a normal keyboard (F12 is where F10 should be approximately). The volume control on the keyboard saves a lot of fumbling for the Windows Audio Panel, but is so flat that it's hard to turn.It turns out the mouse packaged with the MX3000 is similar/identical to the Logitech MX610. It's decent with good feedback and an attractive ergonomic shape, but the base is a little small for my average-sized male hand, and the front/back (side) buttons are not perfectly placed for my fingers. The mouse is a right-hand model. It's a great improvement over most mice that ship with new PCs, but inferior to the cordless MX1000 that remains my favorite Logitech mouse.As far as cordless function goes, the mouse and keyboard both work flawlessly with no lags or interrupted connections. Battery life is good, with extended usability on disposable AA/AAA batterie (included). The Logitech Setpoint control software works flawlessly as ever.The mouse normally costs more than half as much as the keyboard/mouse combo, so if you're looking for an MX610, this is a particularly good deal.I give the MX3000 4 stars more for the lack of other good options than for it being spectacular. Its keyboard doesn't feel as good to my hands as the smaller Logitech DiNovo, but is much more usable than the poorly designed Logitech S510.
Having purchased this player few months back, not once did I face problems. A DVD player worth the $$$$
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.
i love the camera, i received it in a timely matter but there were a few things not received with the camera that were suppose to be, but the seller fixed the problems right away and were a great help.
Positives- Very sharp image and bright for small lens- Solid contruction- Good left/right focus adjustment- Nice caseNegative- Lens cap for eyepiece only. They don't spend nickel in plastic to provide for other end.- 9X magnification can be shakey and more noticable with such small field of viewOverall, would buy again but possibly give up magnification and go with 8x for more stable view.-- Mark
Great little extra for those family group photos. Has sufficient range and functions without fail. I highly recommend it for everyone.
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
I had the most abysmal experience with this camera's charger. First of all, the battery never seemed to be able to hold a charge. After a few shots, the indicator would read "battery low." Being fairly new to digital cameras, I thought this was a common experience. But after charging the battery a few times, it seemed that the charger broke, and would not recharge the battery at all. The red indicator light on the charger would stay on and never turn green. Frustrated, I took to the Internet, only to discover many other folks who experienced the exact same problem with this particular model. In addition, it seems Vivitar consistently gets low marks not only for its digital camera products, but also for its customer service. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing another one of their products again, and I have a new, highly-rated Panasonic on its way.In its defense, the camera actually did take decent photos, while it worked. I'm not a professional or even a serious amateur by any means, and most of my shots are casual; also, as an amateur botanist I take close-ups of plants and flowers. This camera was fine for that; unfortunately, because of the charger/battery issues, it seems to have a very limited use potential. For that reason, I can't give it more than one star. I understand that this model is no longer in production, so don't waste your money on a used one, even at a bargain price.
I wanted a headset for my home phone and spent TONS of time buying headsets at the store and then "testing" them by calling my mom to see if she could hear me well, and if I could hear her well. After MANY attempts and wasted time going back and forth from the stores, I found these on Amazon! Inexpensive, they hold up pretty well, and I don't sound like I am talking through a tunnel to other people. Most of the time, they last around a year for me (and I only answer the phone with the headset plugged in so I can continue moving around hands free on the phone.)
I am extremly disappointed with my purchase. I do not recommend this product to anyone. I am also very disappointed with the seller who sent me a used product as a new product. I have been trying to get a refund, but he has been giving me grief and run around and trying to presnt his faulty product as a good product.
I have had this router for about three and a half months and it's pretty much perfect. It was incredibly easy to install and is very very fast. It's placed on the lower floor in the back left corner of a very well-insulated house. My bedroom is on the upper floor in the front right corner of the house, and I've never lost the signal. Actually, that's no true: in the first couple of weeks, I lost it 2-3 times and had to reset it (~1 min each time). That was also really easy and hasn't happened since. So maybe it's a 4.9/5. Whatever. It's still great!
This remote is sturdy and rugged. I bought this as a replacement for the original bulldog remote, This is 100% better
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.
A great printer at a great price. I have been using it for a while and it is very reliable and the supplies are reasonably priced.
this is a very good product. i can play over 100 songs on this player. i use a re-writable disk too. it reads it fine. once in a while it skips but i think it is because the batteries are low. great product.
I bought these for Christmas for my 14-year-old daughter and her iPod. She wanted something to use in her room. (I agree with others' comments: these speakers aren't powerful enough for a loud room or a party.) The sound is really great, especially considering the speakers' size and portability. The differing equalizer settings on the iPod come out clearly and beautifully on these speakers. My daughter's only complaint is that the iPod doesn't recharge while it's connected to the speakers. I knew that when I ordered them, but I appreciated others' comments and the price too much to pass them up. I'm not disappointed.
This is great for digital cameras who take CF cards. With megapixel ratings climbing higher all the time, those pictures take up a lot of space, especially if you are like me and have an itchy shutter finger. The card is fast and durable, and I have never had a single problem after one year of ownership. I am currently using it in my Canon 350D (Rebel XT) which has an 8-megapixel sensor. If you shoot in RAW, you definately need this card, maybe two! Here are the stats that I know of:Rebel XT- 2000 JPG of higest setting- about 625 RAWThe general conversion factor is that one 8-megapixel shot at fine is about 3 + kilobytes.I have also used this in PDAs, as a small external hard drive to holder photos and music, and as a file trasport device, and it works jsut wonderfuly. You can't really go wrong with this little guy, and I reccomend him to anyone.
After reading many reviews of the camera, the battery grip seemed like the first accessory to get. Like I read in one review 'it's worth it for the two extra batterys alone'. It does give the camera a nice solid feel, and makes taking portrait pictures more convenient. It is nice to have the ability to use aa baterys in a pinch. The price seems very resonable. The only thing that feels a little flimsy is the 'on off' swith on the battery grip. It just doen't snap into one position or the other, but slides back and forth without any real confirmation as to what position it's in. The 'on off' swith only turns the buttons on the battery grip on and off, it does not effect the power suply. Do to the added bulk, I don't always use it, but it is a nice addition to have.
Bought this as a quick replacement and so far it is what I expected it to be. Good sound quality for the price. It's comfortable and can be very loud at max volume. The long cord is good at time. I like it especially for it's price. I recommend it if you just want a cheap replacement for the while.
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!
I recently received a 650 as a gift. It was a beautiful device. I then decided to get more bells and whistles and got a nuvi 750. Big mistake. The 750 was buggy so I returned it, too many updates to it, etc. POI's were missing. I then decided to return the 650 and get my wife and myself the Nuvi 680. It's has the same beautiful screen as the 650, all the POI names show up, parks, golf courses etc. However, the 680 bluetooth for some reason is not compatible with the bluetooth on my Treo 755p (Sprint). I did get it to work but it freezes my phone the first 2 attempts, then works on the 3rd attempt. My wife has a Blackberry Pearl-8100, from t-mobile, which is on the compatibility list but the Nuvi 680 never finds it or recognizes it at all, go figure. The phone that shouldn't work now does, the phone that should work never has. MSN Direct is typical Microsoft bloatware and undelivered promises. It takes days to receive any data, then looses it if you turn your 680 off for 2 days or more. Microsoft hasn't done anything right since Office '03 or XP. They are all talk and don't really deliver much of anything. MSN Direct gives me movie times for Oakland and SF, 45 miles away, but has never found the AMC-15 exactly 1 mile from my house! Explain that. Gas prices usually show up with no gas station name and no address. Very useful. Traffic reporting is another joke, I won't even get into that. It does give weather info, but I could get that every 12 minutes on my local AM CBS news station. I'm giving it 4 stars only because I love the screen, the color and sharpness of the text and the great job it does as a GPS unit, displaying POI names, etc. It's a great GPS but does everything else rather poorly, and MSN Direct is not free forever after the free trial. I should have stuck with the nice, simple Nuvi 650. Get one at the big box store online while you still can for $299. I got the 680 in their store for $399, it was recently $479 (and still is online). If I weren't so tired returning and buying these things I would just go back to the Nuvi 650. It doesn't require any updates and works great. Also, remember this. I have found that with the bluetooth feature, as simple as bluetooth should be, still continues to be a pain, either crashing my phone or not finding another phone at all. These companies sometimes offer more than they can realistically deliver, but overall the 680 is a nice machine that would be better if it were not for the bluetooth problems and the MSN Direct. I should have known to stay away from anything that Microsoft was involved in. If you want a GPS device without too many gimmicks get the Nuvi 650, or a 6XX series without the MP3 player.After using a couple of months, I found a new problem. When using the bluetooth feature with my Palm Treo phone, I notice old address book data on my Nuvi. It's like it brings in the very first address book it ever synced with my phone. I have deleted numbers, corrected typos on my phone, but the Nuvi 680 still shows the old data and numbers. I called Garmin and they say it's coming from my phone, but it's not possible because I completely erased everything on my phone (phone software update). I believe the Garmin has a hidden file somewhere that stores phonebook data and it is not updating. My phone had a major firmware update that wiped out everything, so how did the Garmin find an address book that was wiped clean from my cell phone?
This device seems to work perfectly, although it came with absolutely no documentation or instructions. After I was finally able to get it installed in the phone, I still had get some private instruction from a friend as to how to set it up.
Great surge protector for home theater! Has enough plugs to accomodate your equipment with lots of plugs to spare.
I've had this unit for about a month. It pulled in more stations than another unit I bought (Digital Stream), which I hope to have repaired under warranty (it died after 6 months). I'm not sure, but I think the images were sharper with the Digital Stream. It could also be that I was amazed by my first taste of HD reception and the Humax came along after I had acclimated myself to it. Only a side-by-side comparo with otherwise equal equipment can I be sure.Filling a 16:9 screen w/non-widescreen broadcasts was not possible unless you change the format setting to 4:3. On the Digital Stream, a single button allowed switching modes.The built-in TV guide works a magnitude times better than the Digital Stream's. They both often report "no information available" until you surf to the channels, but the Humax seems to refresh faster. The Humax offers a small TV window in the upper-righthand corner. It offers more info and overall response seems quicker. Again, the Humax' TV guide is much better.The remote has a wider range of sensitivity; on the Digital Stream, I had to find a good line-of-sight to get the remote to work. I have been frustrated enough to get off my duff to operate the remote at point blank range. Not so with the Humax.The remote's "freeze" button works, and may be a novelty for most folks (I do not have TiVo).The unit froze on me 2 or 3 times during ownership. The screen was scrambled while frozen and I can't power off; had to unplug the unit in order to reset it. Ditto with the Digital Stream until it finally died, so I don't know if this is common with all ATSC OTA receivers. I also suspect known transmission problems from a local station causing this, but that's sounding farfetched.The Humax is smaller than the Digital Stream, and if tuner problems are inherent in the HiDef Age, I'd much rather ship a separate tuner out for repair than box up a large screen TV w/built-in tuner. Or pay for onsite service.I bought a 2-yr extended warranty since I felt bitten by the Digital Stream unit conking out. Once that one is repaired, I will hook it up to an LCD monitor I recently bought. I figure "what the heck" and have a backup system ready (ok, I'm spoiled now that I've abandoned the ol' rabbit-ears and snowstorm receptions).Given a choice (having an opportunity to "test" two competing products), I would opt for the Humax, which was $[...] or $[...] cheaper if memory serves me (it's been foggy lately).
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.
This was the perfect case for my new Canon Powershot. The order came very quickly.
I bought all three sizes of these to try with different lenses that I have. This large size was too big for the lenses I bought it for - a little long. So I'm using it as a cover for my Canon HF100 camcorder. So if you know what those look like you can get an idea what lens to use this for.(about the size of a pop can) It would also make a good accessory bag too. The neoprene material offers decent protection and I like hook on the pouch too to latch onto my camera bag. It also has a belt loop on the side. Draw strings hold shut tightly. Quality product! It does all you would expect it to.
The best I have used in the small in-ear category, better than some very expensive ($400) professional in-ear monitors I have used. The only small criticism is the high treble is a little bright, but that could be a good thing if you have trouble hearing high frequencies. Otherwise, these phones are excellent with deep bass and excellent all around detail. The in-ear design might bug some people. I have to take them out and scratch every now and then, but all and all, worth every penny.
Purchased this because we thought it had an entire host of options for a great price - particularly having an automatic document feeder on top of everything else. Picture quality was pretty important - and we'll echo other reviews that the prints are excellent (on premium paper) and come out quick too. It is taking some time to figure out all of the printing options and what works best when, though I suspect reading the manual would help there.
Yes ,I have had A Tamrac bag for my pass SONY 510 camcorder; I wanted a small nice camera bag for my other Sony camcorderDCR-17, as this Sony is much smaller I didn't want a big bulky bag with excess. This Tamrac Superlite Video 35 worked out great for the little Sony DCR-17
A very accurate description. Arrived at my door 3 days after ordering. These will suit my needs perferctly, and I will be ordering again.
I've had this remote for over a year with no real complains. I use it with an RCA TV. Great deal for the money.
Sandisk has always been good quality for me. It comes packaged very well and even has a plastic casing for it. I bought this along with another device and there's so many uses for it. You can use it in cellphones, mp3 players, and computers. I still have my Sandisk 4 GB memory card from 4 years ago and I expect no lesser value for this one.
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.
These headphones are the best for this price. They have heart thumping bass and good sound quality. I just got them and i couldn't be happier!!
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.
This a great DVD. It holds a charge for an entire movie. It has been dropped and it still works great! I use it in my mini-van mostly for the kids. I use my tape to CD car adapter, plug it into the audio on the DVD and we get surround sound. Also, you can put the sound only in the REAR speakers, which is great for us Mom's.
I have have already exchanged these speakers once, and i am going to return them again. They sound good when you first turn them on, but as time goes on, they start to crackle, pop, and make windy sounds. This continued even when they were disconnected from the computer. I do not reccomend these.
If you got a macbook pro 13" unibody...this is the PERFECT sleeve for it! Fits perfectly with extra room for storage. Although the storage are seems a little tight for the macbook charger. I don't put the charger inside...b/c I'm afraid it'll eventually penetrate through to the macbook bodyguardz covers and leave an indention. But other then that, it's beautiful, feels smooth, and clever!
I have to say that the Photosmart C6180 has exceeded expectations thus far. I was in need of a multi function printer that could be used on a wireless network. The C6180 has satisfied the need and then some. The Print quality is excellent. And my favorite is how well and easy the scan function works within the network. I can scan a document / picture and from the printer select which PC should receive it - even if the pc is sitting downstairs.
These are really great. I love them. They are loud, good bass that doesn't sound muddy. Well balanced sound, not tinny but very full sounding.It looks like they updated the end of the cord since I bought them. Mine was a straight style cord and because of the tension caused by gravity on the end of the cord, my left channel failed after 2-3 months. I sent them back to Koss and they replaced them for ~$7 (including shipping) and they got them back to me in a week. I was really impressed until the new pair failed in the exact same way, only this time it took 2-3 WEEKS for it to happen.BUT it looks like they switched to an L-shaped end of the cord, which is very smart. I don't know if it matters though because I've had many pairs of ipod headphones and they never fail, they just sound crappy and then break after enough sweat drips in them when i go running. I dunno..
It does what it says it will. It charges your Zune. Haven't had any problems with it.
These headphones have survived the test of time. In a tech world where half lives of products are only a couple of months these have lasted for a couple of decades. The reason, a simple rugged design, great sound and superior comfort. I never thought I would ever write a review about a pair of relatively cheap headphones, but they are amazing.
I bought the 160GB Classic mainly for the amount of space I can carry around in the palm of my hand. I have been since trying to get some accessories to go along with it such as AV Cable to watch on TV and the I-LUV. Those have proven to be unsuccessful attempts to accessorize. I am learning that most products that are already out on the market are not compatible with the IPOD classic. I feel a little misled with these two products because I did read somewhere the Ipod classic was compatible at least with the AV cable. My hope is that they will develop more products specifically for the 80 and 160GB Ipod Classic. Until then I will enjoy what I have.
Bought this to store my Sony 9 inch player and it did the trick. It's a big for my 9 inch player (looks like it can fit a 11-12 inch player), but there is a strap to hold the smaller ones in place and so I have no issues with it. Has space for your remote and chargers (car and wall) and can also just keep a couple of DVDs. And it is not exactly petite, but I needed something sturdy to protect my investment and it does the job. It looks like it can certainly handle some rough usage. So I am very happy.
I got mine for $99 dollars so it's impossible not to be satisfied. But, I have to say the software is pretty good and video quality is excellent.
I am a huge audio fanatic, I'm all about home theater and if your looking for a nice pair of tower speakers for a decent price these are it my friends, I have two pair of them, time and time again they never cease to amaze me. I'm running an str-dg600 sony receiver, the sound comes out crystal clear, along with my klh center and subwoofer that I so fortunately snagged before they were sold out and I am completely satisfied with them as well. Bottom line if you get the chance to buy these speakers do so I highly recommend them their worth every penny.
There have been quite a few reviews about this microphone not working well with windows 7 64bit, or the noise canceling doesn't work; I beg to differ. I've ordered this microphone because my 3 year old random brand one recently died out on me, and was a bit skeptical about purchasing this mic when I've read numerous reviews claiming that this mic either doesn't install with windows 7 64 bit, or it isn't compatible for the noise canceling. Well, with a nice cheap price I thought, "hell it's worth a shot." I mean, I can always return it can't I? I was GLAD I ordered this mic as it's just wonderful! I plugged it in and my computer installed installed any drivers or such that was needed; no problems. Then I tested the mic out on several programs (Ventrilo, games, skype, etc.) Not only is the sound quality great, but the noise canceling works perfectly fine! I've had my fan and other random noises playing in the background and all of my friends said they heard me loud and clear, with nothing in the background! Very pleased with this mic. 5 stars and would DEFINITELY recommend and purchase again.Pros: Instantly installed easily on my Windows 7 64bit computer.Loud and clear, works with ALL programs tested on (such as, as listed earlier, Ventrilo, several games, skype, etc.)Noise Canceling works fine! Had a loud fan, television and several other items in the background playing while I used the mic, friends said they heard me loud and clear with NOTHING in the background.Cons: As of now, none! Will update if anything comes up.
This webcam is great for a starter or someone just looking to connect with relatives. Built in microphone has great sound and the picture is very good!
this product is what it is said to be, it protects your ipod well. the screen cover on mine, the tape glue stuck to it and now it makes a virtual smudge on the screen. it also has some air bubbles on the screen but that is because i didnt put it on carefully. it also has a belt strap and a string that attaches to it. i have no idea what the string is for maybe to hang it from your neck? but it doesnt serve a very good use as far as i know. but it is a great price so if you dont want to spend much but you want to keep your ipod from looking like scrap metal then get this.
Of course, wireless headphones will not have the same fidelty as wired headphones, but the Sennheiser's perform as advertised. The sound is clear and the range is good, however at times some hissing is noticed. Increasing the volume of your device and reducing the volume of the headset seems to reduce most of the hissing sound. I would definitely buy these again and look forward to using them for TV and movies. Also consider purchasing an additional headset if you want to share the fun as it is a less-expensive option and both sets work with only one transmitter.
I have owned this particular unit for a few years now and I find that it is very effective. Seldom do I get false alarms and it seems to have very good range. When I needed to replace my wife's radar detector, I chose to purchase this unit, even though it has been discontinued. The unit that replaced this unit, doesn't seem to have been updated much, other than the lens. I found this unit, in new condition, on Amazon. It arrived, new and sealed. I am very happy with the unit, the price and the service.
I recently purchased this item, and I was extremely disappointed. It was a horrible experience trying to install this item. The instructions for the drive did not match the type of drive, and on the western digital website, it didn't even list this drive to get instructions for. So, I followed the instructions that came with it to a T, to install the drive as a boot drive, copying all my information from my current drive, which was about to fail. It seemed to copy the files just fine and work ok as a slave drive, but then my original hard drive failed, and I moved this supposidly boot drive to be the single drive on my machine it would not work. Upon calling customer service to find out what was wrong, I was asked, did you make the boot drive through windows or dos? I told her I just popped in the disk they gave me and ran it, and followed the instructions, click on "I want to make a boot drive" and not on "I want to make a drive for additional service." She said that it sounds like I did it through windows mode, and it won't make a boot drive in windows mode, only if I was in dos mode. I asked her why this was not explained in the instructions, and now I had no original boot drive to try to do it again. She told me to run windows recovery. I asked if she could help me do that, because I couldn't figure it out, and she said no, windows isn't our product so we won't help you with that. I said, but if this is what I need to install this drive, it says you are supposed to offer me free installation help for 30 days, why won't you help me. Then I was spoken to as if I was a problem customer - you know, "MAAM, I TOLD YOU I CAN'T HELP YOU" in a nasty tone.I ended up going out, buying another hard drive to use as my primary and then installing windows from scratch, and having to reinstall all the drivers and programs I had on this new drive and I kept the western digital drive for a backup.All in all, I thought this was a waste of money, a waste of hours upon hours of time, and a terrible experience. I would never recommend purchasing this product.
I bought the GPS Friciton Mounting Kit because I was going on a business trip to California and it is illegal there to have anything stuck to your windshield. I loved this item! I use it for my Streetpilot i5 now, no matter where I'm using it! I never use the suction cup mount now. I don't have to worry about it moving or falling off the windshield. It has fit on the dash of any car I've tried, my own and rentals. I bought a medium sized camcorder bag and this fits in that bag, along with the Streetpilot, the power cord, the USB cord and some spare rechargeable batteries. It weighs about 2 pounds, so when I am flying, I tend to pack it in my checked bags but it wouldn't be that bad to pack it with my carry-on bags. All in all, I love this and thought it was well worth the money to enhance my Streetpilot.
When I recieved the box of speakers I was suprised at the size of the box.I had only seen the 2.0 speakers at a nearby store.I couldn't find the 5.1's in any of the stores near by.After I had them hooked up to my computer I was blown awayby the sound that came from them.They were really good sounding when I played a movie.An employee of an electronics store told me that theKlipsch speakers were as good as Boze speakers.If they're not I can't tell the difference.I love them and would recomend them to anyone.Buying them online through Amazon was a good experience as well.
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.
This arm band has velcro on the OUTSIDE whick rubs against your body! This arm band shredded my brand new shirt and when I tried to turn it a different direction it rubbed against my skin and made it raw no matter which way I turn it. I would NOT recommend this product. This is not a reflection on the seller. The seller sent the arm band very quickly & it was a smooth transaction.
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 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.
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.
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.
In response to your e-mail, this was a gift specified by the receiver. I suppose it is exactly what was wanted.I sampled the reproduction and it was first rate!!
I thought for some time before I decided to buy this radio because of several negative reviews. I finally bought one of these used (open box), and I'm quite pleased with my purchase. My radio did not come with the manual, but I was able to figure out the controls on my own, except for how to set radio station presets (press and hold the appropriate number button- easy!), which I found in the manual I downloaded from the Amazon site. This is the first clock radio I've had with the presets feature, and I like it a lot. Although others have had reception problems, I have found the reception to be quite good. I can even pick up a public radio station that my old radio couldn't. The sound is good, although it's no match for a decent stereo component system- but we're talking about an alarm clock, after all! So far the CD player has been fine. I don't use the CD player to fall asleep and prefer to wake to buzzer, so the fact that the CD/buzzer alarm automatically defaults to CD when there is a CD in the player is a non-issue for me; it would be nice, however, to have a choice of buzzer, CD, radio or nature sounds for all 3 alarms. I like having the ability to set the alarms for weekdays only, weekends, etc. I didn't buy the unit for the nature sounds, and find them to be just okay.. Some are better than others. The bird calls in the brook one definitely sound electronic. Except for the (relatively minor) issues I've mentioned, I like the unit overall and give it a 4 out of 5 stars. I'd give it a 5 if it were atomic or the auto-set version : )
We got this for our toddler when we go on hikes, he loves it. They are small, light-weight, rugged and great value. The plastic ones 'designed' for toddlers are not worth it, they're almost the same price and distort images. These do the job well and our son will likely still be using it when he's into his teens.
The salesman at Fry's told me I needed to purchase the Monster HDMI cable because I have a Sony XBR HD TV when hooking up my Sony Blu Ray. The Monster cable was $129.99. I opted not to purchase it there until I researched it more. I read all the reviews for these cables and they were only $2.49 each so I was skeptical but I bought 2 sets anyway. Well, it works perfectly! Got 2 sets for $5 instead of paying $130 + tax for one. What a rip off that the others are so expensive.The only issue with the ones I purchased was the shipping costs. The HDMI cable was $2.49 and the shipping was $2.99 per item, even though they arrived in the same box, you still had to pay the same shipping & handling price for ordering two of them. So I paid $5 for the two cables + $6 for shipping the two cables. Oh well, still way less than the Monster cables at Fry's for $130 for one cable. Still a terrific deal.
I bought these because a consumer magazine rated the performance of this model's predecessor a "best buy" in floor standing speakers. They even beat out some very expensive Polks for sonic accuracy. After getting them installed, they didn't disappoint. Excellent highs and more than adequate bass especially considering the price paid.
Doesn't have quite the bells and whistles of the iPod touch, of course... but this is really for hardcore music-lovers. The touch (in my opinion) is more of a multi-media device. Got my son one for his birthday and he's insane over it. I still have my "old" iPod Video from a couple of years ago and it's going strong. They've gotten sturdier over the years.Great product and worth every penny.
This is so awesome. ITS SO CUTE and it has tons of pockets and room..Looks great with my new PINK laptop..sturdy handles..I love this thing
This boom pole/fish pole is USELESS unless (I assume) you buy the mic holder/shock mount of the same brand. Basically, it doesn't work with ANY other mic holder/shock mount. The part where the mic holder/shock mount goes is inverted! It's a hole instead of a screw. Your mic holder will not screw ONTO it! You must buy a mic holder that screws INTO it. USELESS with any other brand of mic holder/shock mount.
Don't get me wrong, this isn't a small bag, but it's not a huge one either. It fits all my gear and has plenty of padding. My gear list that fits in the bag, is...* Canon 50D body* 430EXII Flash* Canon 50mm F/1.8* Canon 17-85mm* Canon 10-22mmI am then expecting to fit... without a problem.* Sigma 70-200mm (buying in the next couple months)After that though, it might start to get a little tight, but 4 lenses, 1 body, and 1 flash is a lot to carry around. I want to get another flash, and Cybersync triggers, and I'm hoping that those will fit as well. I'm pretty sure I can work something out, because the exterior pockets can hold a ton, and I think I can take advantage of that.I'll try to remember to update this review once I get the other lenses and the additional flash/triggers.BTW - the build quality is outstanding. I would have expected to pay at least $100+ for this quality of bag. Definitely worth the money...especially compared to most other bags I've seen in the stores.
Easy to install, works as advertised. I hear a bit of static from time to time and it seems that the dialer function is louder than the voice. Can hear great and no one has complained that they can not hear me. There are cheaper sources for the same device from others. Unfortunately, I did not find those until after the purchase.
I just love the iRiver Slim X!! I heard the controls were complex. Yes, I suppose they are....but they are not that difficult to learn. Anyone who can read the instructions and who is not afraid to push buttons can figure this out.As for the sound...oh my goodness! It sounds incredible. I have very sensitive ears and love good music. The sound of this almost brought tears to my eyes. I know that sounds odd, but some of you out there are affected by music too.This player has many wonderful features. I especially like the ability to program different songs on your disc and shuffle them. You can also customize the sound to meet your listening preferences. I found the high end volume to be excellent. I couldn't handle it up too loud. (I'm only 31.)Bottom line....buy this player. The headphones that come with it are okay, but another set would be better.
I purchased the Rino 120 about a year ago. It has been on many trips with me. I have had it attached to my camel pack while mountain biking and hiking. It has been through several crashes on the bike with me. While Geocaching, I dropped it into a stream. I snatched it back up, and found it to be operating perfectly. I have had this on the outside of my pack during light to heavy rain, with no problems. I can do many trips on a set of batteries. I use it often when 4X4'ing with my Jeep. I'll preset coordinates for intersections or points of interest, and it keeps me right on. When Geocaching, it has always led me within a few feet of cache.My only "gripe" would be that there is no connection for an external antenna. My screen has a "dark" patch on it...kind of like when you press on an LCD screen. It does not interfer with the view on the screen though.
I bought these ear buds four months ago and they've already broken. Everything is still intact, but the individual buds simply quit working, first one and then the other. I subjected them to the same day-to-day handling that I have other brands, and this is the first pair that have broken so easily. I hesitate to buy another Coby product in the future.
I'm a tightwad, so I really agonized about forking over 179 bucks for a pair of earphones but I'm really glad I took the plunge. I've always been of the opinion that the booming "mega-bass" sound masks either a lack of appreciation of music or is used by many so-called musicians to cover up a woeful lack of talent. I can now hear the subtle sounds that one misses with the tinny cheaper phones -- without the distraction of outside noise and at lower volumes which I wish I'd done years ago. After I experimented with the different sleeves I decided the foam is my best choice and that's why Shure includes several types. I just returned from a trip and I was very pleased with them on the plane -- I was able to totally isolate myself from the jabbering moron next to me. My take : money well spent!
I have installed many kinds of wireless routers before. I decided to go with this one especially due to the price and the decent reviews on Amazon. I have one PC and 2 Mac Laptops.First of all the factory software CD provided by the manufacture is completely worthless. After several unsuccessful attempts I finally called the customer support in order to install the software. Once up and running, it works decent, except for the dropping the Mac laptops out of the coverage several times, so I had to go to the airport section of Mac, find the router and click on it, etc.I think after all I should have gone with the dual band Netgear router. It is listed on Amazon for about $150 but is worth each Penny.A follow up on this router.After owning it for abour 6 months, it has been rather a pain. Very frequently it just stopped working and then I have to unplugg it from the electricity jack and back on. I did the mistake and pushed on the buttom "Reset" on the back of the router, then I realized that all the setting will be erazed and I ha dto rest the router name, pass word, etc. I am not very happy with this product and would not recommend it.
I was quite pleased with both WR100s I purchased from Amazon in July 2008. Unfortunately, after about 3.5 years I noticed I was no longer hearing alerts for tests. Hitting the button to hear the local weather report resulted in a continuous, high-pitched tone. I checked the SAME code and frequency selector and confirmed they were still correct. The only way to get the radio to receive the weather broadcast is to unplug it for quite a while (without batteries). After it resets it seems fine for a short period, then reverts to the tone.Two stars for working as advertised, but failing prematurely. With no moving parts and having been used in a place that does not get extremely hot or cold, there's no excuse for failing,
This was a bad buy.The 120-watt supply does not provide adequate power to charge and run a Toshiba Satellite 1955 laptop from the 12-volt power outlet in the car.The laptop is rated at 90 watts.I contacted Kensington and they said they would send me a different connector.They did send a different connector and it did not work any better than the first one I used.I told them the new connector did not work. They told me that they did not have a connector for my computer and that was that.Communicating with Kensington by email in an attempt to fix this problem took over a month.They do not do refunds.
Sound was fine; mediocre, but generally above crappy average. My problem was the durability; I bought two of these, thinking that eventually I'd have to buy another pair anyways as I use headphones a lot and generally need to replace every two - four months. Neither lasted more than two weeks before a line broke and sound came out of only one ear.Two weeks.Horrible, won't buy again.
This is a great camera for entry level people that have just chosen to use digital cameras. I bought this at Target at the right time and also got a gift card. The camera looks pretty neat but kinda cheap. It is very light and not that thick. The LCD is very good. Able to zoom in and span easily.Ease of UseThis is probably the most easiest and simplest cameras on the market. There are probably about 7 buttons on the whole thing. The menu is very user compatible and the software is ok.Picture QualityThe pictures come out very good especially for a 2mp camera. The 8x10 pics come out good.I have not yet printed a 4x6 picture but my guess is that it will come out very good. Also, make you sure you have a very good printer to really enjoy your pictures. I have a inkjet printer that prints very well but does not compare to photo printers. I am planning on buying a photo printer in a couple of weeksVideoVideo isnt that good. Of course video from a digital camera will never replace a digital camcorder. It records video without sound at 10 frames per second. That is like a almost semi-strobe quality. Video is only good if taken with alot of light. And i mean alot. One good thing is that you can hook it up to your computer and use it like a webcam. But like any webcam, you need alot of light.And you also need a MIC to talk on your PC.FeaturesIt comes with a very sufficient amount of features. A tv-out line out to hook upto your tv. But that is only good with a small tv. I have a big projection tv so it was little pixalated, but that doesnt affect the print. The software isnt bad. Lots of features to customize your pics anyway you want. It also comes with a new 16mb xd-card. This increases your battery life and is also faster. This camera eats up batteries but lasts longer than other digital cameras. They also give you all the wires and supplies to use right out of the box.ConsDont get confused with what it says on the box. It says it comes with a dock adapter. That is just a plastic placement to attach to an optional dock. I wish the flash was a little better for wide angle shots. It would also been good if there were different photo-shot modes (ie.. nightshot, snow&sand;, spotlight etc) But some of that you can do with the included software.So in other words, this is a fantastic camera. It is fun to use everyday and also show off. I am planning on using it as my main camera for a while. Then i am considering a very high mega-pixeled camera for very large prints. Also a 35mm SLR Nikon that i have had my eyes on for a while. I love using old fashioned cameras.
This is what happaned when I tried to use this drive on an otherwise stable Windows 2000 system:The Iomega Tools installer demanded an immediate restart as soon as it completed.The system hung on restart and had to be power-cycled.A new item called 'active disk' appeared in the system tray on successful restart. There was nothing indicating it had anything to do with Iomega at all.The Iomega entry on the Programs menu had nothing in it but a couple of web links ('help' and 'update').I was able to read a pre-recorded Zip disk with no problems, however, when I tried to eject the disk (using the right-click menu item), Windows flung a bunch of panicked popups, yelling at me for disconnecting hardware without going through the "safely disconnect hardware" interface -- it basically acted as though I'd unceremoniously yanked out the USB cable while the drive was still spinning. Then it vomited up one of those always-delightful "Unrecognized exception" error popups, and promptly hung.When I used this drive with an OSX system, every time I tried to eject a disk, the drive spun for over a minute before spitting out the disk.This is all mysterious. I never had these kinds of problems with the SCSI Zip drives.In any case, at $10 a pop, the Zip media format has been effectively eclipsed by writable CDs and DVDs.
I'm a hard user of headphones, sometimes 12 or more hours a day. I find these Koss headphones kind to the ol' ears and head and output just fine. A real bargin in headphones and a lifetime guarantee from Koss.
Nice product, while I don't use the clip to connect to the belt, I use the case to protect the iPod. Works great.
I looked at this exact same mount at a local video store for 119.00 "on sale". I hesitated to buy it online thinking it would be a cheap imatation of the one in the store. The hundred or so positive reviews helped me to decide to order this mount and I am sure glad I did.It is a very well made, metal wall mount that articulates in three locations along the length of the mount and has a tilt feature at the tv end. I mounted it in our travel trailer, to the side of one of the cabinets and used thru bolts instead of the lag screws. I backed up the nuts inside the cabinet with a 1/4 inch piece of plywood to provide a little insurance to the pressboard cabinet. The mounting screws for the tv were too long (as one other reviewer noted)however the stand mounting screws that came with the tv worked perfectly. I have a 13.5 inch flat screen attached to this mount and I wouldn't hesitate to hang a 22 inch on it, it is that solid. The tilt feature is very stiff, but when you think about it, it needs to be, otherwise the tv would just flop down and stay there. We positioned the tilt for optimal viewing and just leave it there.This is a great product and I highly recommend it.
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.
I bought 4 other pairs of earbuds for my MP3 player, all of which promised wonderful sound, comfortable fit and some blocking of outside noise. Each pair of earbuds before these Sonys was uncomfortable, had lackluster sound and definitely didn't block out any noise at all.These earbuds come with 3 different sizes of SOFT covers to fit various ear sizes. I can comfortably wear them for hours and hours with no trouble. The comfort is wonderful, and they also block out so much of the noise around me that I can really sink into the music I'm trying to enjoy.As if comfort and the noise barrier were not enough, the sound coming from the earbuds is so superior to every other earbud I'd tried. With these earbuds, I'm hearing a lot of layers in the music that I wasn't able to hear clearly before. It's only hard to take them off and stop listening.In short, the quality and comfort of the Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia Headphones with Closed Type Design are fantastic. I only wish I hadn't wasted my money trying to get other earbuds before I bought these!
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...
Just bought this one at BestBuy, will be returning it for the LNS4051, a much better TV, the pixelation on this 4041D even with component inputs is unbearable! Its like getting a tooth pulled every time the pixels appear during an action scene or a closeup, overall its just an ok tv,,for $1300 I think you should get more than ok and get the 4051, a much better samsung.
I would recommend this product in a heartbeat. Fits well, no slip, good for my clumsy grip. Don't need the expensive brand.
These are just FUN speakers. I have owned PSB, Klipsch (Old), and Boston Acoustics. These may not have all the little articulate details that PSB have, but the ability to crank them up and make them shine? Can't be beat. I run them off two rebuilt NAD2200 PE Amps, with a Pioneer Elite preamp.
This is by far the fastest laptop I have ever seen. you can plug in your xbox ps2 tv sat vcr anything. I even record LPs to cd. The fan is not a problem, but it does seem to turn on and off quite frequently. The screen is off the hook. I don't like having to take out the dvd player to connect my television. OH, it does support rg6 svideo and rca cables. the built in camera could be better, but i don't use it as much as i thought. It will play the best of games. It will load Autocad "a computer intensive drafting application." It also runs 3ds max quite well also. Photoshop, not a problem.The one problem i have is it takes so long to load up. But, after it loads up it is screamin. I wish it was intel duo. Other than that is is problably the fastest laptop made.
We bought this to use with Nikon D90. It works okay as long as you point it at the front of the camera. I haven't tried a new battery yet but it seems like I have to be pretty close to the camera and it won't work unless it is pointed at the front of the camera. The sensor is by the lens on the front. However, it would be nice if it didn't have to be pointed directly at the front of the camera.
HP has done an excellent job with the IPAQ4200 PDA as its a well made PDA that has a great screen, fairly decent audio with the built in speaker (great audio with headphones) easy to expand via its SD memory slot and just a well thought out layout to the controls including a scroll button/control that controls volume while in Windows media and acts as a regular scroll control in programs such as Windows Explorer.I had no problems at all with it linking right up with ActiveSync to Outlook (Note: Outlook and not Outlook Express..) and transfer all my contacts with ease via its USB port. Also on my first try, I did not have to consult any manuals (Manuals on DVD) to log on via Wifi at the local Coffee shop and while some of the Internet takes a little getting used to seeing on a 2.8 inch screen, most sites worked fine. Also I had no problems with the Bluetooth connection to my cell phone, however I could not get the Bluetooth Activesync to connect via a Bluetooth Adapter.Windows Media works great, transfering directly in its native WMA format to the iPaq. Most JPEG's transfered fine and looked very well and I was surprised that the PDA was even able to open some of the large 3.3 MB JPEG's I have as test files.Battery Life seems pretty good. Hard to say exactly as I tend to recharge it when it gets below about 60% as I hate to have it die when I need it. But my guess is about 15 hours ? With maybe 3 hours of that using Wifi and 2 hours Audio, both of those use more battery power. I tend to keep the screen fairly bright so I am not great on conserving battery power as I like to be able to read the screen.The built in HP Photo Manager is a nice application that is well done for a PDA and is great for showing off your photos and doing the basics with them.Last but not least, even thou the Ipaq is all plastic, it is rugged. It has taken several tumbles out of my shirt pocket and survived just fine. No cracks. I would not advise that kind of treatment ! But is a good comment to the rugged nature of HP products.
I'm very satisfied with my choice of TV antennas. I've been doing business with Amazon for many years and I am never disappointed. Both the merchandise and delivery are superb. I recommend Amazon anytime.
Feels a bit plasticy, but it does what I need it to do without compromising on the units connected to it.
I bought these over a month ago from Amazon, and they are truly amazing. I've heard lots of computer speakers, and this set beats all of them hands down. There are some things you should know, however: (1) these speakers WILL work on the final release of Windows 95 (I bought a pair for my wife's computer which runs on the final release, and they run perfectly), but not on earlier releases; (2) they definitely run on Windows 98; (3) they run really well on Windows ME; and (4) they do NOT run with full functionality on Windows 2000. Altec Lansing has not developed, and its tech people claim they will not develop, drivers for the audio management software for Windows 2000. The speakers will work with limited functionality with Windows 2000, but they will sound no better than another decent set of computer speakers that cost less than half of these--you completely lose the surround sound capability of these speakers under Windows 2000. I switched my computer from Windows 2000 to Windows ME because of these speakers. They're that good.
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 ordered 3 for $.01 each + $4.99 S&H. Since no one is complaining about the quality of the unit, the price is right.
My husband and son are totally into their music and they go through headphones like crazy. My husband saw these and wanted them so I purchased them for him. He says they are perfect. He loves the fact that they reduce outside noises. Great buy, Great look.
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.
I originally decided on this item because of its inexpensive price. And the fact it was Siemems/Speedstream. It was everything I expected. I just plugged it in, connected it to a HUB and viola, ethernet available in any room.It's inconspicuous. I have one in the corner of my living room connecting to my Airport Basestation. Makes a much better location for the wireless.
These cables are a bit flimsier than theBelkin PureAV AV22300-03 3-Foot HDMI-to-HDMI Audio Video Cablethat I used in my initial upgrades but they are less than half the price.The way I see it is as long as the cables are well manufactured (these are) and you don't abuse them there is no need to over engineer them. These cables work great and cost a fraction of what retailers like Best Buy, Circuit City, etc want you to pay.The only time I might be concerned is if the cable saw a lot of handling/use (IE: swapping gaming consoles, or dragged across a carpet whenever the console was pulled out to be played, a portable setup that is broken down a lot, etc) in which case I'd go with a heavier cable but for normal usage (where it is plugged in, dropped behind the entertainment center and never touched again these are great.
After ordering non-OEM inks from several different places on the web (and having some problems with them), I discovered that Amazon sold OEM at great prices.I went to my local office supply store and purchased a complete set of 5 inks for my Canon Pixma iP4000 at a cost of $75. Later that day I found them on Amazon at almost 1/2 the price!Also, when it comes to OEM inks, I discovered that they seem to last almost 3 times as long as the generic and refilled versions.
As any DVD player you have to read the instructions and to know the TV that would bring out the full potential of the DVD player. In my case, I have to enquired a lot from various dealers and even the Sony Support Center to make sure I don't miss anything, viz. the Sony TV did not exhibit the 16.9 wide screen format. The support was so kind, she enlighted me to turn this feature on by using the TV remote (this was not mewntion in the Sony TV Guide Book). Once the TV gone to another format, I had to turn this feature on once more.
Have previous version, gave this unit to my sister's family (2 girls - 12 & 14). Brother-in-law, sister & family love theirs. Use it for movie nights while floating in their pool (patching the sound through pool speakers). Picture big and clear while placed safely away from water.Have used mine in backyard, living room, and for presentations to groups where previously used multiple video screens. Easy to use, more than enough inputs, remote control. While screen gives best picture, it does alright on a wall or sheet.Only problem, it doesn't make popcorn!
I have the receiver about 50 ft away from the transmitter and the sound and picture are great. The IR remote is less than optimum so I purchased a seperate unit from Radio Shack.
SanDisk Sansa E100, Samsung YP-MT6, Iaudio U2, Samsung YP-U2, SanDisk Sansa E200, SanDisk Sansa C100, SanDisk Sansa M200, Samsung YP-U1...These are all players that are better than the iPod Shuffle. Some are more expensive, but so much better it's worth it. And there are some that are cheaper, yet better.
This is an excellent product for a car that receives sporadic use. It's intended to be mounted in the car (or, more frequently, boat), but can be mounted in the garage and run via jumper cables. I have one in a garage with jumper cable clamps and in another garage I'm using the manufacturer's battery temrinal conncetors with a quick release connector. Both required elementary modification to their wiring, but the resulting installations work perfectly.
I also purchased my computer from J&R in Manhattan but I found no problems with mine. The image when using it as a computer monitor is the best ever because its shown in High definition, and used as a tv monitor it's great. Being it's an Lcd it's not meant to be viewed right next to it. If you stand atleast 3-4 feet away you'll see a huge difference and an excellent picture. I have mine hooked up to my digital cable with and s-video line and the image is just as good as my 36" sony tv. I would recomend this just because of it's great price, plus there is a(...). So hurry and get one tommorrow.
I recently purchased this camera and have to say that it is by far one of the best digital cameras I have owned. I have not had any of the issues mentioned by a previous poster my guess is he might have received a defective model.Picture quality is outstanding and the tilt screen is amazing giving multiple viewing angles. Macro mode shots come out beautiful and you can really get close to the subject. The 3" LCD is great and very clear. Camera comes with a wireless remote that is very useful for various shooting situations or to control the camera during slide shows.
This is my first GPS, and I'm really happy with it. I bought it for geocaching, navigating wilderness roads, and hiking, and it's great for all of those. It gets very good reception, usually within 10-20 foot accuracy, even under heavy tree cover and canyons in the dense Northwest forests. I like the dedicated geocaching mode, and downloading cache data is quick and easy with the included software. I also like the tracking features, which tell me exactly where I've been and how to get back. I bought the Garmin TOPO Map CD set to go with it, and I love being able to see the contours and most of the back roads right on the GPS screen, although having a more detailed Forest Service map is handy for the road numbers and trails. The base map that comes with the unit is a bit sparse, but is probably just fine for general navigation and highway travel. I'm not easy on equipment, and I tested this unit pretty harshly already in the rain, on the beach, and over rocky terrain. I left it on top of my Jeep to get a better signal, then forgot it and drove off to the next cache. It fell off the roof and bounced into a pile of gravel, but was still running perfectly, completely unscathed. A really good purchase!
I purchased a Rio mp3 player and it broke within a month. Fortunately, I was still under warranty. After many "outsourced" telephone conversations, they finally sent me a replacement. This model was "refurbished". I had purchased a new one and they replaced it with a refurbished one! That just doesn't seem right... After six months it stopped working all together.Please take heed to the poor reviews on this product... You'll be glad you did.
I recently lost the 35mm Minolta camera I had since the 80's and was saddened by it because it took such great pictures. The Maxxum, however, opened my eyes to another world. It is easy to use, you have all kinds of combinations of settings to select from, which are easy to configure, and the quality is outstanding! I like the "meaty" sound of the shutter. I do believe I will win photo contests with this camera! Love the film auto load! This camera pretty much tells you what to do and what will work and not work. It has warning lights and an automatic flash when in full auto mode. I love it!
I used this on a trip to San Francisco and in San Francisco Bay (on the way back from Alcatraz) and it was very effective in turning down the bright relective sun from the water and enhancedd contrasts. Though it made the picture darker, during a bright sunny day it made the images/video much clearer and sharper. I used this in combination with a wide angle lens which made it even better. The protector is also great especially is you're on the water, the salty water will wreak havoc with the lens. Each one attaches to the other easily so you can use both at the same time.I highly recommend this product.
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.
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.
Of course this drive did not hit the advertised speed. Most do not, and more importantly, the reviewer did not use it in UDMA mode. It is impossible to get the full speed without it. To use UDMA, you must have a UDMA enabled IDE controller, Windows 95B, Windows 98, or Windows98SE, and you must set your CMOS settings to &quot;Auto&quot; for the drive type and transfer mode.However the information in the noise level and durabilty of the drive is appreciated.
I'm mildly preturbed that I paid $59.99 at Radioshack for this thing when I see they sell it here for so cheap. Based on my experience with this product though, I wouldn't buy it unless they were charging $9.99... and even then, it'd be my backup keyboard. I agree with the other reviewer, it is a pain in the neck with how they changed the home, delete, end, page up, page down key... I spend at least 5 minutes a day backtracking through my work because the insert key is now over the number pad... For someone who's work involves lots of typing, it's not a very good buy...Really though, I was writing this review 'cause I have had this thing less than 3 months and my "N", "L" and "S" key have almost completely rubbed off. For me it's all right I suppose as I don't have to look at the keyboard, but it's not really user friendly in that regard. I don't recommend this to anyone else, while my experience has been positive in some ways, it just doesn't look like this thing is going to make it for the longhaul... and at the almost $65.00 I paid for it after tax, that's just not good enough for me.
Bought the ring for my Sony DSC-H1 and it fits perfectly to the adapter tube and filters
I've only had this installed for a few days, but I'm impressed by its capabilities. Its great to be able to play homemade CDs and DVDs. However I have one disappointment. I like to play recorded messages, ie. speeches or sermons. I record these with MP3 encoding. Since these usually last more than 30 minutes, and since my trips around town are usually less than 30 minutes, I never get to the end of one of these messages. This machine will not permit fast forwarding (or backwarding) of MP3 tracks. It will also not remember where the playback stopped (when I kill the power), so that it may start up again at this point. These two functions will work with CD tracks, however. I guess the remedy is to break up the messages into 5 minute segments, so that one can jump to the next track if needed.Otherwise, its a good machine for the money. The installation went very well in my Dodge Caravan.
Bought as a second control for an APEX 40" LCD with two DVD player/recorders and Sony Home Theater Sound System.... Works and looks just like new. Good documentation and delivery..."Learned" the codes for everything in short order... No Complaints here!
The Optoma DV10, for just under $1500 gives a visually stunning picture (combined with an Panoview Greywolf 1.8 gain screen), is easy to use, highly portable and has 2 good (5 watt speakers). If you want a projector that can do it all this one is for you. Straight out of the box the picture quality was excellent when connected to an HD digital cable box via a component cable to the VGA connector using the supplied VGA adapter. DVD movies are displayed with great picture quality and no possible distortion because the DVD player is already digitally connected to the projector. This projector is for someone that needs an all-in-one solution that truly does it all and for a reasonable price. For 480p resolution and native 16:9 display, this projector is awesome. The speakers are a nice feature but if you have a true home theater system then it's better run the sound through that system. I have not tried the optional Optoma subwoofer but many reviews say that it adds realism. The Optoma DV10 blows away the Hewlett Packard and Radio Shack all-in-one units. The DV10 has better picture quality, is easier to use and is priced just about the same. Bottom line - all home theater solutions should be this easy and this good. The Optoma DV10 is a winner!
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.
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.
I have found this a very useful drive for someone on the go. If you buy this drive the U3 software is nice. I can't wait till there are more third party programs released. You can have Open Office, Trillan, Firefox, Image editing (Infranview), and other useful programs used while on a public computer. There is no need to install these programs on the host computer. I hope some more FREE and useful software is released soon.For those that don't like the U3 Drive but still bought a flash drive with U3 anyways, you can disable autostart, and at worst case uninstall the software. It is still a new technology and I'll admit needs some work, but overall I am more than satisfied.
I ordered this board the last of Feb. I installed it, but after less than 2 months it died, killing my equally new power supply with it. After 3 other power supplies met the same fate as the first, we realized it was the board. ECS will come up with anything to keep from honoring its warrenty. After 2 months of going back and forth all they will offer me is a refurbished board for $25. Save yourself trouble.
I was able to easily remove and replace the ram. It made a huge difference.Always remember to have as much RAM in your pc or laptop as it will allow.
This camera was and still is a A+ camera for me. I have had it since 3rd grade and it was a great starter camera. It is very easy to take pictures with. It also is extremely user friendly and you don't have to be a rocket scietist to use it!!! [...]
I thought this camera would be a great value for the amount of Mega-pixels. It isn't worth it.Issues:1. Horrible lag from the moment you push the button to actual shutter movement.2. The camera's body and telescoping lense feel CHEAP and poorly fitted.3. I'm having memory card issues/errors that I haven't been able to solve yet.Save your money and get a recognized brand.
I bought the refurb version of this player, and am sorry that I did. The tray on the first one wouldn't close all the way. The second one (yea, silly me...)wouldn't play, and the turntable wouldn't turn. Both times, this was right out of the box. I'm out $30 for having to ship these back. I guess that I'll have to repair my 15 year old Sony.
Not much better than an old cheap transistor radio in sound quality. I bought it to listen to CDs at bedtime, but I can't bear to hear music on it. A very regrettable purchase. I'm replacing it asap.
i returned it 2 days later, after i've found out ipod nano and old ipod are more responsive. how come apple allow supposedly new products to be released with less impressive user experience than the one they hope to repalce...
After unsuccessfully searching local stores for this ink cartridge for over 2 months, I decided to buy it online. Not only was the price comparable, but I had my ink cartridge in 2 days! I'll definitely be a repeat customer! Thanks for the excellent service!
Would you like a sharp stick in your eye? Would you like a bowling ball dropped on your foot? If so, buy Pinnacle today. Your experience with the stick and bowling ball will be similar to your Pinnacle experience. It will prove to be the most troublesome and frustrating time you have ever spent on a computer. You should save your money and look into another product that actually works. My MovieBox has now become a $200 paperweight.I bought this program 2 months ago and created the movie material using the MovieBox with relative ease after some trial and error, all of which I expected. Creating the movie was not bad at all. However, for the past 4 weeks, I have been going 'round and 'round with Pinnacle's grossly sub-par "Tech Support" because I have still not been able to burn my completed movie onto a DVD. The Information Technology guys at my office also had no answers. You would think burning the completed project to DVD would be the easy part, wouldn't you?When I try to burn to DVD, my software shuts down due to insufficient memory if it opens up in the first place. I have a brand new Hewlett-Packard ZT3000 laptop with 60G memory and 512 RAM so I am using a good system. I was told I should upgrade my RAM, which I did. I DOUBLED my RAM to 1G at a cost of $300. It was then suggested by Tech Support that I burn Pinnacle to a hard-drive other than the one where Windows was saved. I bought an external hard-drive for a price of $150. I have also bought a program which shuts down all of my running programs because Pinnacle is extremely sensitive to running programs which I understand because this program is a "memory hog."Basically I have done everything I can think of and am right back where I started. Oh yea, I am right back where I started although, when you factor in my expenses on Pinnacle and the upgrades that I thought would help Pinnacle work better along with the wasted DVDs that never burned correctly, I am about $700 lighter in the wallet. Thanks, Pinnacle - for your horrendous "Tech Support" and for software that crashes on a 60G computer with 1G of RAM due to "insufficient memory." Maybe I should upgrade to 2G of RAM. That should be only a few more hundred bucks. Why is 1G not enough RAM?Also, when Pinnacle does open correctly, it is extremely slow and will often crash for reasons not related to insufficient memory. As another Pinnacle consumer stated, don't expect much help from Customer Support - you will not get it. You get one free call to them (which is not helpful) and you will pay for all subsequent calls to them. They have a system whereby you can email your questions to them. When they do get around to responding (often they do not respond at all), their answers are simply copied and pasted from their website. Why bother? Just go to the website and keep your fingers crossed that your question is there - most of my questions were not listed so I had no help at all for those questions. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give them a 0.5 for Customer Support and a 1.0 for functionality of their product. So add those up and divide by 2 and I would give Pinnacle a solid 0.75 out of 10 ...
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.
excellent unit, very easy to use, no buttons to press, very small footprint compared to my old dataproducts lzr 2080
I own two of these. My first bag is 5 years old and is still perfectly functional. I got a second bag because the first bag worked so well and I needed more space for extra gear. The build quality is very good and comparable to more expensive models from other bag manufacturers. I regularly carry a bag full of glass and these have not failed on me after so many years of travel. The inner compartment is fully customizable. Easily fits a Canon 1D MKII with 300/2.8 lens. Highly recommended.
I have edited my original review, turns out the cable was fine it was just a setting on my DVR that had to be changed. Can't beat this cable for the price and shipping costs. You don't even have to get off the couch to order it. When it comes in, just plug it in. Can't beat that.
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.
Sony said the camera had a "Fine" setting, but the actual camera does not. You can't stop the camera from automatically reducing noise, which makes everything look like an impressionistic painting - very strange. They WILL NOT respond to inquiries about the camera. Also many models have defects in the lens causing many focus and fringing problems.Also everything extra about the camera is proprietary. You have to buy Sony filters, Sony batteries etc. for the camera due to irregular size that only Sony makes.Shame on you Sony for ignoring customers and putting out a sub par camera just for profit. Until Sony fixes the fine setting and aggressive compression on this camera STAY AWAY!ChadfishUpdate 5/28/07:I have worked very hard with this camera in many different lighting / subject situations and the image quality is just NOT there. Now I can't return the camera and I'm stuck. I revise my review to 0 stars because Sony took our trust and sold us a camera that was lower in quality than the previous model. They cheaped out on the sensor, and the sensor is EVERYTHING. Always wait for a professional review before you buy. Read the review on Megapixel, they are accurate.
got my earphones in quick. they work great and i'm happy with them. good seller.
works as promised. have had good experiences w logitec peripherals in the last 10 years.
I'm still loading my CDs onto this wonderful gadget. It has tons of storage for not only music but videos, podcasts and pictures. It automatically sorts your "songs" (inc. parts of a classical work) via Genre, Artist, Composer... also you can design Playlists and assign files to them. and the album art feature adds to the beauty of the design. I approached the ear-bud headset with skepticism but music sounds great through them.Needs to be more user friendly. I (dumbly) chose to load via my wife's Mac rather than my PC. I don't find the Apple operating system as accessible as many people do, but then, it's not one I use regularly. So getting to work this thing was (and still is) not as easy as I'd wish -- for example, I had to fool around more than I'd have liked to acquire album art. Additionally, the only hard-copy instructions you get are a little Quick Start Guide. The more detailed manuals are on-line so you have to search for the right one and then download and print it if you like to read the instructions off paper rather than the vid monitor. Considering the price, I'd have liked to get more paper instructions but I suppose the market for this product is mainly 16- 35 and not 58 year olds like me.Nonetheless -- this product is the wave of the future.
On time delivery as informed when product was purchased. No problem at all!!
It works. I like it. No complaints. I should have ordered more of them, but I didn't have the money.
This board is really dependable. Far much better than the Biostar. Really got my money's worth. Its great!
I'm a long time TomTom user, and I bought this GPS for my wife because it is small, simple, and inexpensive. We've been very pleased! The SIRF star III GPS chipset is incredible! It was able to lock onto 8 satellites from INDOORS! My TomTom GPS receiver is lucky to find 4 signals in the backyard with a clear sky. The NAVTEQ maps used by Magellan are much more accurate in the U.S. than the outdated TeleAtlas maps in my TomTom. I used both devices to search for 5 random addresses from my address book -- all of which are at least 5 years old. The Magellan found them all flawlessly -- even those with re-mapped zip codes in mid-2006! The TomTom found 1 of the 5, got me close to a second, and didn't have a clue about the street names in the other three. (Incidentally, TomTom won't provide me with a map update because they dropped support for my device, which is only 3 years old!)The Magellan Maestro 3100 doesn't have all of the bells and whistles that the more expensive devices have, but it does GPS navigation as well as anything I've tried -- and I've tried most of them out there. I didn't buy a GPS to be an MP3 player and a picture viewer -- I already have an iPod for that. Any my car stereo has Bluetooth, so I didn't need hands-free phone capability. Why pay for features if you don't want/need them?The only disappointment in the 3100 is the Points of Interest database. It only has 750,000 entries, whereas other competing (albeit more expensive) devices have several million. Still, it was able to find gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, hotels, grocery stores -- all the important stuff -- with no trouble. So I can't find campgrounds and beaches -- big deal! I usually don't get a spontaneous urge to go camping while I'm driving around anyway...A previous reviewer mentioned the SD slot. Currently, it is used only to backup and restore your Address Book, Favorites, etc. Maybe a future firmware release will provide additional functionality...Other nice features include trip planning with multiple stops; an address book where you can enter custom names,addresses, AND phone numbers; a Favorites list; a dedicated "home" button; detour planning; etc, etc.There is also a great "where am I?" feature that with a single button push will display your precise location -- street, nearest intersections, lat/long coordinates, etc. This could be very useful if you need to summon emergency help.All in all, this newly released (April 2007) GPS device should definitely be on your shopping list if you're looking for basic, low cost navigation.
This camera was not only a bargain but, it takes wonderful pictures and is easy to use. The manual zoom lens is just fine...easy to use and no added weight of a motor. There are lots of options and the added bonus of a dial that programs the camera for different types of pictures (portraits, action, etc) is great. I expect to have many, many years of enjoyment with this camera.
I love love this multi codec jukebox. I picked it then over an IPod. I didn't get an IPod until the 4th gen touch. The remote was my favorite part. I could put the unit in my pocket/book bag/purse leave it there & clip the remote to my jacket & I was good to go. Man you could even isolate your favorite parts of the song and loop it over & over again. Now that was genius & slick. Just so you know I'm jamming to it now :)
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.
I do not regret at all spending the money, the case is sturdy and elegant, the long strip is the one I always have in the camera, can hang from your neck and none will steal it, and the spare battery always with me, then I can switch batteries and recharge when I am back home (or hotel or whatever).
I just ordered one of these last Sunday, and got it last Friday. I hooked it up to my Sony TV via an S-video cable. I borrowed a friend's DVD to try it out. No hassles, no problems. I was amazed by how much better the video quality was than a VCR! I was not able to get the region-free setting to work.
First of all, I want to thank the people who took the time towrite reviews about this product. Thanks to them I made the rightchoice.This router replaced a very old wireless router, which was functionalbut gave me some problems (link reliability, performance problems, etc.)The old router was also lacking in security features.The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router addressed my problems andmy concerns. It has lots of nice security features. I downloadedthe manual before getting the product, so setting up the router wasa breeze. I like the web interface, which is far nicer than my oldrouter's web interface. I like that I don't have to broadcast my SSID.Both performance and link reliability has been great even though therouter is not located in an optimal place in my house for wirelessconnections. The router is on the main floor. One of my PC'sis on the second floor on the far side of the house with rooms in between.This was my least reliable connection before. Now it works great, thoughthe PCI card I have in that machine is still 802.11b.I work from home a lot and I need a router that works with my company'sVPN. I didn't even have to make any changes to my old VPN configurationand I was able to get on-line just fine with all of my machines.The Linksys came with its own default IP address for the LAN. I simplychanged it to the IP address range I used with my old router and I didn'thave to modify the static IP addresses I was using on any of my systems.I have PC's (new and old), Mac's, and Sun workstations connected eitherwirelessly or with cables. They all access the Internet just fine.What more can one ask for? Oh, and I love all the blinking lights onthe front.. ;-)
I've used it for about a month now and it is everything I could really want out of a headset. The retractable mic is very convenient and makes for more comfort when your not on ventrilo. I'm a big fps gamer and I couldn't imagine ever needing any better sound quality/precision. So far - two thumbs up.
Sylvania no longer makes this model. The new Model is DVR90VF and it has all the upgrades already applied to the unit. However the new and old units are identical except fot the upgrades.Amazon also sells this newer unit.
In awesome condition and has a case with a clip and a mic extension an a pc cord and batteries with it(they are dead or cold) but i will get batteries tonight and give it a try and add to the review of quality etc but for now it came before the delivery date and in excellent condition and the same product as advertised!
This is a great product and easy to install. It works great, I just wish it was a little cheaper. Would buy again if I need to.
I own this thing for a year. After first 3 mo of usage it stopped hotsynching. Well, my Palm had a warranty, so I received a new "refurbished" unit. It worked for about 10 months, then I had this problem again. Had to change USB to a different cradle. It worked for a month, and then my PDA died all together. It will not start no matter what! Needless to say, I lost all the data, and as a small business owner, it was a major problem for me. STAY AWAY FROM THIS THING!
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 wasn't expecting much but these wires are complete junk. I had read some of the other reviews that said the wires were brittle but thought it was either an exaggeration or a fluke, so I never expected that after I had striped the excessive amount of insulation off that the copper would literally crumble in my hands. I barely got the terminals on, and while the wires work I'm afraid to move them to much. As others have stated the speaker wire is way to thin and the RCA cables are only average. The only good thing in the package was the fuse holder which seemed to be of decent quality.
I'm using the cable right now to listen to music and it sounds great. I guess some people like the fact that it's a coiled cable and therefore extensible. I personally wish it was 20 feet of straight cable. The coiling can be a little annoying. But for $10, who am I to complain? It even comes with several adapters, including an airline adapter. All in all, a great deal.
Pleased with the quality of this unit. Heavy, seemingly heavy duty. Slightly disappointed by the AM reception, however, but I'm aware of the difficulties of AM reception these days, especially in the house. Wish it were better.For FM sound and reception, its fantastic.
This lens is fantastic. The construction and features are excellent. I feel the value is much higher than comparable canon lenses in this price range. Images are sharp. The AF is noisy but fast enough, I don't use it anyway.One review on here stated that the lens does not have an AF/manual switch, IT DOES!I am now a sigma convert.
I am very pleased with my Linkys WRT54GL wireless router. It is performing beyond all my expectation. I recommend that everyone who is looking to buy or replace a router should get this item.Thank youHenry Maestas
I bought this camera for my 15 year old daughter and she loves it. She has the red model and it fits nicely in her purse (or even pocket). I think it's great that the batteries are rechargeable - you just plug it in like your cell phone. The screen is bright and she has used some of the options- video and sound - but has not used most of other features. The SD card is great too, since we have other equipment (flash, cameras) that use the same card. We use our SD reader to copy pictures to the desktop and our printer software to organize/edit since we have other cameras also. So far it has held up well, and she is pretty hard on her euqipment. We ordered from Adorama Camera - it also comes with a nice protective case. All in all takes nice pictures and easy to use.
I received my order quickly. They both charged no problem and hold charge. Just what I needed without spending a ton of money. ThanksWould for sure recommend.
Little bit of story first, followed by my question to you all, then my good and bads on this camera:I had been waiting for this camera to be available in the market and was following the reviews too on amazon, cnet, and couple of other places. I did take a note of the 'bad' comments, and waited to see the camera in the stores instead of pre-ordering it before the launch. I went to the stores and checked the camera out when it was launched.. inside out to the best of my knowledge. In my opinion, many of the bad comments are true. Still I wanted to buy it since I thought I can live with those bad things. by the way, there are many good things too that I liked (why would I buy it otherwise).On top of goods and bads on this Sony, I had made up my mind to buy a Sony since my canon (S1 IS) broke down in less than 2 years (CCD problem) and another Canon product I had (ZR90 camcorder) was also broke down in less than 2 years (CCD problem) and I had not bought any extended guarantees.Finally I got the H9 one week ago and voila? nope.. shot few pictures indoor and copied the images to a computer. Looked them up, it appeared fine when in 25% view. But, the original view of the picture is so bad.. noisy, obscure, grainy, whatever term is used for it, it looks like a smaller image is digitally enlarged like in a image viewer.Picture is not sharp. So grainy. I had the 8M pixel setting by default and took the pictures in Auto mode.Later I took some shots under the sun (it started shining in Texas last two days!), and images are just a little better and no where near good quality.So.. fellow cameramen/women, what I see is what is expected out of this Sony in terms of image quality..? Or, am I missing something?I compared with the images taken with Canon powershot A540, Sony DSC-T1, Canon Rebel Digital XT, and Canon S1 IS, I am sooooooooooo disappointed to see the image quality of Sony H9.What I see as goods..1) How quickly the camera gets ready for shooting from being switched off2) 31mm equivalent at wide angle3) Light weight4) Good Flash5) large LCD6) Many other features that I have not tried yetBads..1) Not quite handy to hold (may be because I want to avoid scratching the LCD)2) 74mm lens size, not so standard.3) Battery type, not so standard.4) No power adapter comes with the camera to connect to power directly5) LCD is so large that our fingers rub it every time we use the camera.6) Lens hood is pretty large7) Strap holders are like ears to the camera (does not help the camera being a compact)Like I said earlier, I can live with all these bads.. but I can't keep the camera if the quality what I see is what it delivers.
I got these for Counterstrike:Source and I love them. The extra long cord extension is really convenient, the microphone curls up nicely into the left earphone when you don't need it, and the sound is very crisp and clear. Most comfortable headset I have ever owned.
Great little MP3 player when it works. Mine quit charging and I followed the online advice and pushed the reset button, now it doesn't work at all. I have been going round and round w/ the company because it is out of warranty. J&R; music only has a 30 day wqarranty on mail orders, so I'm screwed both ways.To make it better they need to have a case with a clip or something so that you don't have to hold while your working out or running. Also headphones do produce a lot of static. I'm sure some people have had great success w/ this thing and will keep it for a couple of years, but not me, mine has died after 90+ days. Maybee I can get it replaced, maybee not. At least I still have my CD players.
i like this tv. It looks really nice and is awesome when watching dvds. The only problem is that it has some questionable viewing options left out. Unless you watch a widescreen movie in 4:3, there is no way to have the movie fill the whole screen without part of the sides being cut off. This is just Ludacris. IT should show the image to the end of the dvd on each side and then fill the screen as much as it can, with no sretching just showing the original aspect ratio. Doesn't that bug others that u are always losing video. The widescreen option on that tv is like watching widescreen on a 4:3. The only somewhat exceptable mode is subtitle zoom.
This camcorder is relatively easy to use. I have not complaints as to how easy this camcorder was designed.This camera is only held back by the Roxio software it came with. Canon should have just tied up with Ulead. The Roxio program that came with the unit takes such a long time to load the images inside the dvd. This causes the unit to heat up a lot since it takes such a long time to just load the thumbnails to the PC.To those who have a hard time uploading their images to their PC here are the steps I took to upload faster.I finialize the disk and use Ulead Video studio 10 to capture the dvd data and then I convert the dvd data into avi or dvd file format (or any other format that you fancy). With this step the camcorder doesn't get over worked and I use less time transfering the data.
I recently used this lens on an impromptu nature walk and was pleasantly surprised at how much the IS helped, especially at the 200-300mm range. I was able to get some really good long shots--all hand-held--on a relatively low contrast overcast day. Perhaps it was what I was shooting (relatively still nature, like birds) but I didn't experience any problems that others may have noticed with focus speed or visual quality issues. I will say this is probably not the lens to use for fast moving sports or even everyday walk-around photos. For me, telephotos (200mm+) are fairly specialized (I prefer street photography). In most cases I would use my 28-135mm and crop. I usually use this lens for very specific purposes.
What can you say about an item like this 2GB SanDisk MiniSD Mini Secure Digital Memory Card (SDSDM-2048, Bulk) , it performs quite well.
great quality cable that i purchased to provide a quality line for connection from my Onkyo receiver to my Onkyo powered subs. worked perfect...bought 3 more of them for a total of 4 subs
I bought these because I had hoped they would fit in my ears but they don't even stay in. I'd suggest earphones that go over the ears rather than earbuds.
I really like the read out screen on these, we have one for each of our trucks. mine works with the remote, what a nice feature.
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.
Ever since I dropped my old "water resistant" radio in the river on a canoe trip (and it stopped working) I have been looking for something to take its place. This one works well. It is, as it says, waterproof - I dropped it in the hot tub and it still works. In case you are wondering, the speaker tends to get waterlogged and you can't hear it, but just dump out the water and its back. Reception is OK. I find where I am I do need the little wire antenna that it comes with - which can be out and still waterproof (separate compartment for the wire antenna.) It would be nice if it were a "real" antenna. Also would be nice if it came with a power adapter - sold separatly and 3- volt (thus only 4 stars.) On the plus side - has been running for a month on the 2 D-Cell batteries (clock is visible all the time, I use it for about a couple hours a week.) and does not seem to have drained them at all. I was concerned if it would be loud enough to hear over the hot-tub jets, and it was - not super loud, but even with everything on I can still hear the songs.
I bought this keyboard for work (programming) because I tend to have tenditis flairups and this keyboard looked like the keys would be very soft to press. Well the keys do feel great ( especially for anyone already use to typing on a laptop keyboard ) and it probably would be great for normal text / document typing, but for programming it is driving me bonkers. This keyboard takes up very little space, but the way they did that is by squashing a bunch of keys all together. I have to stop and stare at the keyboard if I want to use any of the following keys: f keys, arrow keys, page up/down, delete, backspace, home, end. None of these are in their normal places and also reduced in size. There is also only a left windows key not a right one ( something to think about if you have a habit of using the right one ), but most damning for programming is the reduced size and even POSITION of the ctrl and alt keys. I keep hitting the apple key ( which does nothing ) when I think I'm hitting the ctrl key, so ctrl-c for copy and I end up typing 'c' and deleting whatever I had selected, ctrl-z for undo, oops missed again and typed a 'z'.
This card works great in my Motorola MPx220 cell phone and the card in the adapter works like a regular SD memory card in my two card readers. No problems at all!
I'm a professional photographer,and I absolutely love this camera!! It's so easy to use,and produces wonderful pictures.I worry about how long that film is going to be produced,and have debated about buying a Nikon digital camera.But have decided that I'm going to wait until that time comes when film is no longer available-because I love this camera so much.I've shot thousands of pics on this camera with the autofocus,and have never had a problem.One reviewer said that Kodak film was the only way to go with this camera.I absolutely disagee! I use Fuji film exclusively,because of the color balance and rendition.(I worked in and managed a photo lab for 10 years)In fact,I had a Kodak rep tell me that Fuji 400 film was better than Kodak.Nuff said!!
Premium Quality with perfect size for my Seagate 1TB Hard Drive.I would like to recommend it to all my friends.
I just received two of these today. Upon opening the plain, grey plastic pouches, I was very disappointed to find non-Canon cartridges. In fact, the cartridges had no supplier or manufacturer information on them at all. $42 is rather steep for "compatible" cartridges, so back they are going. At least I had no problems with Amazon's customer service. I am getting a full refund and prepaid return shipping. I don't know if this is just a glitch, but I would be wary of them.
I've installed a lot of print servers in the past, mostly HP JetDirects. They all just work. This, on the other hand, is utter garbage. It is ridiculously difficult to set up, it crashes all the time, and never prints anything right -- on my laser printers and ink jets both, every printout comes out off-center or even running off the edge of the page. Avoid, avoid, avoid. I didn't even bother returning it for a return, I threw it straight into the e-waste bin. Yeah, it's cheap, but save yourself the time and trouble -- this thing is nothing but abandoned orphanware (hasn't even had a firmware update for years, and doesn't even mention Vista or MacOS 10.4 or above in its FAQ or online knowledge base!) that D-Link continues to sell only because they have a warehouse full of the things that they need to get rid of before they can "officially" discontinue it.
This product did not work. The audio only lasts 5-10 seconds. If I turn it off and then on or hit the resync button, I get 5-10 more seconds of audio. It doesn't matter how close I am to the base. I had recentely sent back my RS140's to be fixed (they worked great for 2 years). I won't be purchasing any refurbished units again.
These ear bud type phones, are ultra amazing.Just look at the frequency response, it is better than alot of top end stereo speakers.Why ?, do they sound so amazing: because they also reproduce them with total acuracy.You will hear detail, that will scare you. The sounds are super crisp, clear, and no detectable harmonic distortion full blast.Bass is perfect, it you find fault with the bass on these phones,it because you have learned to like sloppy, off angle bass frequencies, which boom, and you think wow the bass the bass.Try a new airport.I shot myself in foot, paid 49.00 retail. But they as you can guess worth it.Yes I do agree fixed ear bud cord length is a quirky, BUT THAT IS WHAT MADE SONY FAMOUS, they focus on the technical, but have no street wise sarcasm, if you know what I mean.You will not find anything to beat these.They are a steal.Do you self a FLAVOR buy them, how often DO YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY then you expected.Gary
I'm new to Blu-Ray writing. I have used quite of few of these disks and they all worked out fine. No problems or errors. They played on the PC and my Samsung Blu-Ray player without any difficulties.I will buy them again when I run out.
I took a chance on a reconditioned product. So far so good. Thanks Reforger for shipping quickly! Only one test so far in videoconference but my daughter noticed a definite improvement in sound quality.
Powerful USB charger will handle most of your device needs. Works with my new Kindle HD and charges as fast as the recommended charger. Charges my Zune in about 2 hours. Originally sold for $30, excellent value compared to stock chargers.
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.
Works fine for the first couple of months but as I read in other reviews, the left click button begins to stick and act as if you're holding it down while you scroll. Picking the thing up off the desktop by about an inch and dropping it can shock the button lose, but it's only a matter of time - just a few clicks - until it happens again. Sad, because overall it's a nice device but as with so many manufacturers, poor quality to save a buck has doomed their product to be merely mediocre at best.
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)
We recently moved to a country location with a long driveway. Friends in the area use motion sensor alerts for their driveways. We have noticed they pay little attention to them because the numerous deer and other wildlife in the area are always tripping them off.So when I found I could get a sensor that works on magnetic principles for detection I was delighted and ordered one. I received it quickly from an Amazon merchant, read the instructions and installed it. It works perfectly. It was easy to install the unit so that it is virtually invisible from the driveway.The range from the transmitter to the house in my case is about 600 feet, through heavy brush, and the unit has handled this with absolutely no problem. I have tried the alarm receiver in several locations in the house, including the basement, and it has worked perfectly in all of them.I was concerned initially about the fact that the sensor would not pick up someone on foot walking to our house - but then I realized that my neighbors with motion sensors have so many false alarms that they pay no attention to the alarm unless they are expecting a visitor. In my opinion knowing that an unexpected vehicle is coming up the drive is far more effective as an alarm that ignoring an alarm because of so many false alerts due to deer, dogs, rabbits etc.In the three weeks I have had the unit installed, it has never failed to detect a vehicle, and it has never sounded an alarm under any other circumstance. Which is exactly what I wanted.For what it's worth - I do know electronics, and the quality of the unit internally is excellent. Also, the enclosure for the transmitter is well made to resist the ravages of weather and sun.As far as I am concerned this is a well thought out and well made unit that does exactly what I wanted.It deserves five stars.
This camera stopped working only after 6 months. The optical zoom lense got stuck often. The display screen went blank, and now it is completely useless.
Price was right and it works great. What else do you need to say?
I have received in time at home! This product works great, i just had some problems with installing, because i thought it was just plug and play... i had to install a Windows and format it, to use like a secondary disk with my old IDE 40GB HD
My boss was always misplacing his flash drive, so I purchased one of these for him. He keeps it with his keys and it provides good storage. No more leaving the flash drive in the laundry!
At the price I paid I had second thoughts about buying these batteries. I got a used Canon 10D and the batteries that came with it (Canon BP-511A's) would only last about 100 shots. I'm usually apprehensive about buying non-Canon parts, especially lenses, but I went ahead and tried two of these and I'm extremely satisfied. For one thing, the batteries I got are 2000 mAh. The Canon BP-511A's I replaced are only 1390 mAh, so you're getting more power at a very reduced cost. Shipping was fast too. Highly recommended!
The targus is OK but two problems present themselves immediately - One: putting credit cards or other plastic in the card holders may scratch that expensive screen.Two: The leather is handsome but the whole thing definitely becomes too bulky for your pocket. If you are a girl with a purse, that's not a problem. For the rest of us, it is!I do like that little matching card holder though - it beats a normal wallet if you don't carry too much. I gave the Targus to my fiancee and kept the small card holder. Maybe I'll get one of those metal holders for my palm instead.
After 10 years of hearing "can you turn it down?","does it have to be so loud?","you're going to wake up your daughter and I'm not dealing with her", and having to explain why I like listening to movies loud so that I feel like I'm in the experience, I finally broke down and bought these headphones. Wow, am I glad I did. The sound quality is very good. The design quality is very good. The recharging system is very convenient. After over a years worth of use they are still going strong. I'd strongly recommend this product to anyone who wants to hear more of their movies and less of the person next to them.
My mom got one of these for her birthday, and it worked great. I uploaded and downloaded songs for her, and it played great. I liked it so much that I bought one for myself a few weeks later. However, mine will not allow me to remove songs. It's the exact same product, on the same computer, but for some reason I can put songs on it but I can't get songs off of it. Frustrating, but tolerable as long as I'm careful about which songs I put on.Battery lasts a long time, and this product is very easy to operate. The earbuds are comfortable as well. It needs more than one playlist, so that you don't have to search through every artist to find the song you want. But overall, I'm happy, especially at this price. And, although I didn't pay any shipping, the product arrived one week before anticipation.
I'm sorry I took the chance. Logitech usually has pretty good stuff- but not in this case!Right out of the box, this thing was flimzy and stunk of cheap, sweat-shop, freshman-like engineering! The factory owner's son must have designed this and Dad was cutting him some slack (a ton of slack!) #1-It doesn't charge your iPod. #2-you connect via the headphone port, so you don't get a digital signal into the speakers. #3-I hate seeing Sakar (an extremely low end brand) selling the exact same item for $20.00 less. I guess they felt sorry for the factory owner's son too.I returned the item of course, but I still feel like I got ripped off. I'll think twice and shop harder the next time I see Logitech's brand on anything.I ordered the Logic 3 iStation and now I'm dancing to a different tune!
More than adequate capacity. Reasonably fast. Is somewhat heavier and larger than the Lacie Porsche but doesn't feel anywhere near as flimsy. Very robust design. I treat it reasonably roughly (when off) and have never had any indication of problems. Never had a problem with detection.
Best price I could find. Fast shipping as well. I totally trust the SanDisk brand. Writes fast and is reliable.
I have not tried it on a 64-bit machine, but I had no trouble getting it working on 32-bit Windows 7. I used it to connect a weather station that only had serial output to a machine with no serial ports and had it working in 5 minutes. Can't complain about the price, either.
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.
Sorry, these comments are for the DPS 9000....Even though the manufacture info does not list my HP photosmart 425, I took a chance. Works perfectly, and have not had to recharge once after 3 weeks. Only relatively small drawback is that with it attached, my camera will not fit properly into its case.
I'm always suspicious of manufacturer's drivers, but I have to say Keyspan has written some superb drivers for this device - even on the Intel Macs. Seamless, well done install, and operation has been a cinch.The other feature I really like is that this does NOT have a built-in cable. The cable that's included is a normal USB cable and can be detached so you can substitute any standard USB cable of whatever length you find necessary for the job.Highly recommended over all the other brands of USB-Serial adapters for quality of drivers, features, and general performance.
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.....
I have now purchased multiple cables from the Belkin PureAV line and I am very impressed with the quality of cable. These cables are much better than the below $10 ones in quality but are much cheaper then the ones from Monster and other "Premium" companies. All of the manufacturers make their components in China now, and are only Engineered and Designed in the US. If you are looking for quality AV accessories look at the PureAV stuff from Belkin, they are a great value.
snapshooter convenience, professional level images. easy to use in default, amazingly flexible(complicated) when you delve into features. lens seems a little fragile when extended, but linked optical/digital zoom with one button improves greatly on c-2020, which i also have. this is my 5th digital, and i love it. with large-gig laptop, and pcmcia card adapter, it's easier than floppies.
This is an incredible little camera. Have had it for about 5 years and it goes everywhere, takes awesome photos without a lot of useless confusing features. Simple, it works, shoots quickly and holds about 185 images with the memory card. Easy to pocket and take anywhere, can use regular AAA batteries in a pinch. Too bad they dont make it anymore. Sure the newer cameras have a big screen but aren't as easy to carry and manipulate and have too many confusing features.
Prologue:I was looking for a headset that would satisfy my gaming needs, as well as general audio needs. I saw another product by edimensional that included 7.1 surround sound, on sale for $40 dollars, I believe. The force feedback instantly interested me, and the 7.1 artificial surround sound was a plus. However, many reviewers were complaining about the durability of the headset. I like my things to last, and at the failure rate of those headsets, it was either a hit or miss. However, I really liked the idea of the force feedback enhancing bass-oriented sounds. I looked elsewhere and, fortunately, found these, also by edimensional.Fit:The headset is fairly big. The actual piece that rest on the ears are big enough to cover the whole ear, but not big enough to be placed within the perimeters, as a result, noise cancellation isn't that great. The texture, however, is nice and soft, allowing a conformable experience. The headset isn't as heavy as you would assume just by looking at it. At first, I found myself slightly bending my head down, but I got used to it. It doesn't leave neck strain so that is definitely a plus. The height of the ear pieces are adjustable (about 8 inches down), allowing adjust ability to any head size.Performance:These headsets perform great compared to the price. They can get real loud, although I don't recommend it. Force feedback is definitely nice and it is not a cheap gimmick slapped on the last second. It adds realism to the game and makes you feel like you are actually a part of it. Bass is okay by itself, but with force feedback on, it makes it gives it more depth. There is a volume and rumble controller on the headset, both separately adjustable.When the rumble is on, there is a small eerie buzz sound in the background, but is easily ignored once sound is playing through. The microphone is bendable and can be positioned at your liking. It offers nice sound quality, and I don't need to shout in order for others to hear me.Overall, this is a great product that offers a lot for a much cheaper price than high-end headphones. Sound quality. The bass is good and the force feedback is definitely something that should be experienced. These seem more durable than edimensionals 7.1 surround sound headset so they should last a long time. I am fully satisfied and I would recommend this to anyone wanting an affordable, yet superb headset for general needs such as: gaming, listening to music, or voice chatting.
I purchased this keyboard to replace one with broken keys and a sticky space bar on a Dell D620 laptop. This one is a perfect fit. Installed very easily (3 screws & a zero force interface connector). The laptop user said it was better than what she originally had with the laptop.
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.
First, let me say I am not paranoid, but in the words of Sherlock Holmes, " when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth". What I have deemed to be impossible is that a major manufacturer would design, build and sell such an unimaginable piece of refuse as the D-Link WBR-1310.Why do I believe that to be impossible? Because I cannot believe that D-Link would make a router that:- can't hold a connection, wired or wireless for more than 15 minutes- creates a randomly disappearing wireless network that cannot be connected to on a daily basis- can't be made to function properly, even with the assistance of their tech support- needs a hard reset 2-3 times a week- has a setup wizard that works. Kinda. Sometimes. Well, ok, not really.- needs to power cycle to provide a connection. Or wait an indeterminate amount of time.I am quite knowledgeable about routers and networking, which makes me think that D-Link has hidden cameras on me and my friends and family are in on the joke. How funny to make the guy that people turn to for their "tech" needs to look like an idiot because his simple wireless network just won't work right. However crazy that sounds, it has to be more plausible than D-Link putting the WBR-1310 on the market.I know this product is a few years old, but my hatred of this router has been such that I held out that Amazon would allow a 0 star rating. Since that doesn't seem likely and I feel the need to protect the public from this excrement in a plastic case with wires, here is the crux of my review:Under no circumstances should you buy, accept as a gift, connect to wirelessly or even be in the general vicinity of this router.
At 8.5 by 11 inches, fits in my wife's purse.Great keyboard, good screen, more powerful than a netbook, saves on power as a desktop replacement.Is currently running PlayOn and Tonido, acting as a server.
Looking at the other reviews, I guess quality control isn't perfect for Coby, so if you happen to get a lemon you're going to have some fun exchanging them until you get a good one. I got a good one first go, though, and it's worked flawlessly. Brilliant screen with a great resolution and nice colors, a well-designed user interface (though it'd be nice to switch more easily between shuffle and play-through), and a rich assortment of features that don't get in the way when you just want to play some tunes.The player feels rugged, weighs practically nothing, and runs for an incredible amount of time on one battery -- though since it just uses a AAA, even if it runs out while you're on the road, you can fill 'er up at any store.One minor flaw: in Windows XP it won't show as a simple drive letter, but instead as a Media Player device. I guess that's supposed to be better, but all it did for me was make it harder to load stuff onto it. You can't rename folders on the device, for instance; you have to set things up how you want them named somewhere else and then copy the whole lot over. Plus you can't access files on the device from inside most software.One minor improvement would be support for .m3u playlists, but since you can just drop stuff into folders and then play a single folder or all folders, it's no big deal. If they did offer playlist support, I would use that instead of shuffle; as on most devices, shuffle won't guarantee to play everything once before playing anything twice, or let you know when you're done, but it's good enough, so this is a very minor shortfall.Overall, though, this is ideal for use on an exercise bike, on a bus or plane, or anywhere else on the go. If you happen to get a lemon, return it. You've got a warranty, use it!
OK, Just want to clear this up for people installing their own amp's and looking for everything they need in one package. This is it! please do not buy into what other reviewer's are saying about quality and wire gauge in this kit. Everything is Exactly as advertised. The power lead and negative are 8 gauge, I actually checked them without the insulation. speaker wires and remote wire are 16 gauge, as advertised. I did buy this again. this is my third install with this kit.
I bought this camera b/c a family member had a good experience with an Aiptek 3.1 megapixel palm camcorder. Unfortunately, this one does not have the same quality. One of my biggest beefs is that the controls are kind of flimsy. Also, when I tried to take the cover off a panel with the A/V output, headphone jack,etc., it snapped right off. Whoops! Still pictures turn out ok, though nowhere near the level of those taken by my Canon Digital Elph (I expected as much,considering the price difference in these products). The mp3 player seems to work ok and the quality is decent. Video quality is unfortunately very poor and quite choppy, even at the highest resolution setting. It looks like some kind of stop-action animation and is suitable only for short clips to post to the web. The files produced are quite large in size (not MPEG-4s as advertised), but can be reduced to smaller wmvs with other software. I pretty much figured I would keep this as almost a 'disposable' camera. For the price, if something happens to it, I won't be too upset. It will be the toy to bring along on a hiking trip, a geocaching quest, an archaeological dig, or a canoe excursion down the river. This would probably be a fun toy for the kids. For serious camcorder use, not recommended. It is very true that you get what you pay for in this case. I will be keeping my very old JVC VHS-C camcorder for the time being for 'real' video applications, but I'll still use this for times when it doesn't matter as much...
Just got my card, I was so excited I took lots of pics of the box and the card itself. :)The card box came in a nice big box (courtesy of Amazon), very well packed with a lot of protection, inside you find the box of the card, not so big, but very well packed too. The retail package of this card is quite nice, lots of cables for the VIVO functionality, a manual, a driver CD, and the card wrapped in a anti-static box with some warnings.To install the card I proceeded to uninstall my old Radeon 9800 Pro first, remove the card from my PC and install the new card. Keep in mind that this card is a 2-slot card, it means it uses two slots of your computer (AGP and the first PCI). After the card is secured in the AGP slot you need to connect it to the PSU because this card uses more power than the AGP slot can give.Once your computer boots, you need to install the drivers again (if you had a Radeon before), it's recommended but not neccesary, windows recognizes the card correctly anyway. If you had a nvidia card (or any other brand) before, don't forget to uninstall the drivers before you put this new card in!.The Catalyst software suite intalls 3 things:- Radeon drivers- WMD drivers (for vivo capabilities)- Catalyst Control CenterNOTE: Requires .NET Framework 1.1 installed.The drivers are very stable, and haven't given me any problems so far, I ran several benchmarks with the following results:3dMark05: 58503dMark03: 127503dMark01: 20600Also all my games run smoothly at 1280x1024 6xTFSAA+16xAF.Conclusion: This card is great, easy install (if you know what you're doing), nice functionality and great performance.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, it's worth the price.
It doesn't last 100 hours, but three hours in an ancient laptop for surfing is all I need. There is some question about 'priming' the battery, but from what I read li-on batteries do not need this done to them.
First off I got this cable in two days with normal shipping which is always a plus.As for the actual cable, this is exactly what I've come to know from every monster cable I've ever purchased. Great build, solid structure, and quality performance. Everything worked as it should with no problems. I use this cable to plug a computer into an 60" tv, and the picture is breathtaking! Would recommend.
I have had this screen for over six years. I never turn it off, it just sleeps when the computer sleeps. I bought it to use with my Dell PC, then I used it with my Mac laptop and now I use it as a second screen for my iMac. It is understandably not as bright as the more modern screens but I have no complaints about it at all. I would definitely buy Envision again.
I hooked this modem up, called cox and provided them with the MAC number and was on line with absolutely no hassles. Speed seems to be as good as or better than that of the old rental toshiba modem, and with the 10$ a month I'M saving, it should pay for itself in under 9 months.
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 ordered this specifically for travel but it was not as advertised. The legs did not lock and continualy collapsed right out of the box. There were no leveling bubbles, as advertised. However, the enclosed information said it may or may not have them. I was very disappointed.
Tracks and receives satellite extremely fast. Husband uses this for hunting. He loves it. Updated all his old points from his previous GPS through the computer. Very easy to use. Excellent GPS.
It is difficult to write a review for an item when there are so many other good reviews already present. It is even more difficult to give new feedback on an item that has a lot already said about it.I will start by stating that I am not a professional photographer, nor am I a professional product reviewer.With that said let me state that I am a person that does art, and has done it for a number of years. Photography was a means for me to try and capture my own subjects and scenes. I have a limited budget on photography equipment and cannot always afford the best, or elite items.When I purchased this lens I knew that it was not going to be the fastest lens available, or the one with the highest zoom. I intended to get this for my nature photography to be able to zoom in on objects I see all around me. Instead I found this lens to be an incredible lens for capturing faces, and portraits. I can be in a crowded place, or at a party and this is always my lens of choice. I can capture someone from across the room, and they are unaware of me taking their picture. As a result my photographs are more natural and life like.I have also used this lens for nature shots, and architectural shots. In all the lens is a really nice addition to my equipment.As for a hood, I was able to purchase a cannon hood for the lens, separately. I have used the hood on numerous occasions. The size of the lens is not too bad, and storage is not a problem.In all I would recommend this lens to anyone that needed an affordable zoom.
I have had this unit for over 2 years, and I haven't had a single problem. Video and audio quality is outstanding. It's been moved to a couple different setups (Family room system to bedroom) and works great in both locations.Only issue I've had is that something in my setup won't allow the composite outputs to go into the TV for the VCR output, and have an S-VHS cable plugged into the same TV for DVD video output. The video signal is dark when I have both cables plugged in. My bedroom TV does not have component video.
I purchased this for a MacBook pro, it read my 1G card just fine, but when I insert my 2G SanDisk SD card it detected the card but failed to mount the FAT32 partition making it useless with this card. I have had no problem using this same card with a USB reader on Windows or Mac. The Belkin web site did not have any support suggestions
I frequently need to use my laptop to enter numerical grades and using the QWERTY keyboard was making me crazy. I looked into purchasing a laptop with a 10-key pad but I had a hard time committing to a larger laptop, and many of the 10-key pads seemed cramped. I decided it was worth $20 bucks to try using a peripheral. I love it! I can plug it in when I need it and it works great, and when I don't need it, I have my nice, small, portable laptop. I was worried about the retractible cord (based on my experience with my vacuum cleaner) but so far it has worked without problem. Well worth the price.
This backpack is a must have for middle school and high school students. My two sons had serious back aches until they started using this backpack.
The power source is worthless, as is IOGear's customer service department. It will be an utter waste of your time and money to buy this item or anything else from this company.--Lisa H.
That little thing is so handy and cheap ! No need to carry a USB reader or even have a computer that accept USB card. As long you have a USB port, you will be able to download you pictures on any computers.I have been using it for months now and I am pretty rough with it but still works fine. Although it is small and somewhat fragile and I can see it can take only so much abuse. Therefore I wouldn't let a kid use it.
Easy purchase. Good price. Came on time and as described. I would recommend using this company to anyone wanting to buy ink at a good price.
I had used one of the earlier iTrip transmitters and had liked it well enough but it was prone to a lot of interference from surrounding FM stations and also needed a separate charger and plugged into the headphone jack. This model is much nicer, more convenient, and works better. I have found it MUCH less prone to interference and that it overrides weak signals so well that I am not aware they are there until I unplug the iTrip. That it uses the dock connector line out, has an LCD readout and has the power charger built in make it fantastic for my use. The Amazon price is substantially less than the cost elsewhere. I am very satisfied.
These toners leave streak on the new printed copy or they squeese or eliminate some of the words. Very POOR quality!
Bought these speakers for my office computer. Sound quality has been really good, with rich bass and crisp sound. Also, they look great. Have had them for a little over a month and no problems so far.
I've used plenty of earphones in my day. I've used headphones, I've had the ones shaped like circles that you have to stick in your ear (with our without that piece that wraps around your ears), and I've used big MONSTER headphones that look like those ones that plane traffic engineers use.Never have I had a pair of earphones that are as comfortable as these. Many times, you get those earphones that you stick in your ear and they are VERY uncomfortable. Not so with these. They are so gentle. Comfort aside, these earphones are EXCELLENT. I can't hear a thing when I have them both on (which I think is a BIG PLUS). And the sound quality is excellent.And you just can't beat the price for earphones of this size and quality. I highly recommend them.
This is a very nice radio, with clear audio and low power drain, I like the replaceable dry cell batteries rather than rechargeables.
I use this with a second generation 16 gig iPod Touch.I originally bought a big, cumbersome iTouch docking station that would not only transmit an FM signal but charge my device as well. It was difficult to see when I wanted to change songs, it was constantly in the way when I was shifting gears, and the iTouch would fall off the dock whenever I tried to touch it. Oh, and it ripped the cigarette lighter out of my car.I took that mess back and got this device, which was about $30 less. I keep it in a cup holder near my radio. It's easily accessible for changing the song or for passing it around for passengers to change the music. It gets an FM-quality sound (because it's an FM transmitter - if you want CD quality sound, listen to a CD) and because it slips so easily into my pocket or purse I can use it in my friends' cars, too. I sometimes have to put the antenna on my car down to shake signals from radio stations, but that's not a big deal.I'm really happy with this device. It suits my needs perfectly. No software to install, no tangled cords, and a decent sound quality. If taking a drive more than 3 hours long (or if a passenger is playing a game while the music is playing), bring a fully charged laptop to charge up your device.
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.
Purchased this item last November and have yet to get a decent scan with it. While it is small and light it suffers from an inability to control the scan. Along with that limitation is the fact that no matter how good you are at moving the scanner down the page the output is distorted in practically every case. Also, the software hoops necessary through which one must jump in order to get a workable product is daunting.The idea is great, but the product thus far is not ready for prime time.
I bought one of these for my parents. I purchased it from Amazon merchant ANTOnline. It does not work. ANTOnline has my money and shipped me a complete piece of junk.I took what money I had left after I foolishly blew around $250 on this piece of junk that doesn't work and adopted a dog to alert my parents when a car is coming up the driveway. He was a lot cheaper and works a lot better than the wireless probe kit.I guess we all live and learn.
My Zune 30 is everything I expected with the only problem being I really could of used some instructions on how to use it.
Had no problems installing these speaker brackets. Kit comes with everything you need just bring a screwdriver or a drill to the party ;-) You can adjust your speaker up/down and left/right to get that sweet spot just right ;-) I used this kit on my rear speakers and mounted them on the wall, the kit has extensions if you mount on celling. Also got the Bose wireless kit since I did NOT want to be running wires across the living room floor. Nice and clean ;-) Cheers.
This is a nice, compact, straightforward accent to our wireless network. Once the simple installation was completed (connect a parallel cable) the product has performed flawlessly for months. It was great to release the PC from it's print server duties.
I have had this player for over two years now and have had some problems with the unit but overall I am still pleased. First, the original hard disk failed and I actually ordered a 40 Gig disk and put it in myself and doubled the capacity of the player. The reason why I have stuck with this player for so long is the ease of transferability and the lack of DRM you have to mess with like in modern players. However, because of the age and the extent of usage the jog wheel is messing up. But overall, this is a great player IPODS are overrated anyhow and the external hard disk function is great on this player since mine has a 40 GIG drive in it.
Not sure what's up, but doesn't work on my computer. I half expected this, but it was worth a shot to try out.
All the tapes received were packaged as new but the quality of the tapes were poor for recording(Streaks and snow with sound fading from loud to inaudible). The quality was the same on five different recorders. Do not purchase these tapes. I put this purchase in the category "Flimflams".
ok, now i want the nano... but this thing is tough, sounds great, gets great battery life, and is rather affordable. also, it is very helpful as a jump drive. no extra features, but i don't think i need other features. i don't mind not having a radio, voice recorder, or screen.its tiny, light, cute, and simple to use. the only drawback is those times when you really, really want to hear a particular song (like when you want a friend to listen to a particular song), then, the 1gb of music is torture to skip through.still, a 5 star product.
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 purchased this product and found that there was not an installation disk supplied and the drivers are not available from the manufacturer. i own several hp products and in fact i installed this drive in a hp computer. i have never had this problem with any other hp products i have purchased. the drive is useless without the drivers. even my computer's search feature cannot find them. not very happy about this situation.
I purchased this card to give USB 2 functionality to my Dell Latitude. The user "Manual" is one page, which fails to tell you anything you need to know, and seems not to describe the unit I bought, but possibly any one of a range of versions. It was unclear whether you should install the software or the card first. When I installed the card, the Dell seemed to recognise it, and a visit to "Device Manager" confirmed that a number of USB Devices had been installed. None of them were as described in the manual, and all seemed to be using generic Windows drivers. I plugged in a USB Mouse, which did not work. I then plugged in a USB Camera, which froze the Dell solid. Tried a Sony USB Recorder. Same result. I rebooted and attempted to install the software. The 3-1/2" disk does not autorun, nor can it be ejected without shutting down and ejecting as you re-start. The drivers mentioned as necessary in the manual do not exist on the disk, and it is totally unclear from the sub-literate "Manual" why there would be 2 - NEC drivers to install, or how to install them. Doesn't matter. They don't exist. Stor's site support is laughable. That too doesn't exist. What sort of failed businessmanship leads a company like Stor to even think people will accept this kind of product marketing and waste of their time? It's clear to this businessman that they would do themselves far less damage by not selling the product at all. And if Stor finds a seemingly good product that they wish to brand and market (I assume they don't make the card themselves), why is it so hard to do 15 minutes of simple testing, and then, if you decide to go ahead, find a literate and technically competent person to write a simple manual? Lots of people would do that for nothing. Sadly, I'm returning this unit. I now have a very poor opinion of Stor.
My first impression upon seeing the 2100 series speaker from Altec Lansing was "sweet!" Yes, I like the look of these speakers, but looks are but one of the many important factors into making your decision on what speakers to buy.Sounds quality, I hope, is the number one factor. In that regard, the 2100's sound great. While not as loud as the ... Monsoon PlanarMedia 9 speakers, they do have about the same clarity of sound. That is to say, very good in both audio reproduction and imaging.The 2100 series are a three-piece speaker system, consisting of two satellite speakers, and one powered sub-woofer. Like most other computer speaker systems, this one also has a remote control (wired) that has a Mute button, as well as two volume controls. Nice, but what I especially enjoyed was the metal stand the remote control rests on. This may seem a small thing, but not after you have had to deal with the remotes on most other computer speakers, which usually lay on the desk. The remote stand shows forethought on Altec Lansing's part.The satellite speakers are very small, half the size of the Monsoon speakers reviewed a few weeks ago. If you have a cluttered desk, and a pair of large flat-panel speakers would have a hard time finding a home on your desk, take a look at these. Each speaker is set into a metal stand, making them harder to accidentally move. Even with the metal stand, the speakers are still tiny.They say good things come in small packages. This is proven true here, as I was really impressed with the sound quality of the two desktop speakers. The sub-woofer is equally great sounding, but is anything but small.The sub-woofer sports not one, but two 4" speakers, which do a respectable job of reproducing low base sounds. The sub is made from sturdy, well-crafted wood. They are also ported, meaning better bass response.Obviously, ... speakers are not going to rival a home entertainment system in pure volume, clarity or base, but the sound level the average computer user will listen to the 2100's at will not be disappointed.Specs:Power: 35W RMS 50 WATTS total peek power. (Look for distortion when pushing anything close to their peek.)Front Speakers: 5.5W/Channel at 4 ohms.Subwoofer: 17.5W at 4 ohms.Overall impression: I like these speakers! If I were doing a head-to-head comparison with the aforementioned Monsoon's, I would have to give the Monsoon speakers a slight edge in sound quality. In workmanship, the winner would be the Altec Lansing 2100.A good value speaker that sounds more expensive than they are. A true audiophile will want to look elsewhere, and spend more money. For the average computer user who wants better sound than the built-in speakers on your computer, these will make you smile.MacMice Rating: 4 out of 5------------------------------------------------------------------------Tim Robertson
I use the extension cable that came with the adapter to extend the GPS-360 device further down the dashboard. This adapter apparently can't sustain the weight of its own extension cable leaning against the clear plastic cradle. I've only used it twice - first time, it snapped off the back half of the cradle and the second time finished off the front half. The connector sticking out of the adapter still works with the cable, but I'm going to try and super glue the cradle back together before using it again. I don't want the connector to snap off next.
Forget about the horrible quality of the photos, that's to be expected of such a cheap camera and of course it's difficult to use. BUT to lose the pictures that you've already taken because the batteries (that you had to buy BTW because it doesn't come withthem) died, that's pathetic and makes this camera completely useless and a waste of money.
i dont know what these people are talking about when they start critisizing the ipod. the ipod is the best mp3 player ever made and it lives up to its name. i have had one for about a month or two now and i have not had one problem with it. i love it, and i have to say it is well worth the money. Im sorry to say that the people who do now give the ipod less then a five should reconsider because this is not just an mp3 player. if you give the ipod anything less then a five, i have to say that you are falt out wrong. any questions i might be able to help with, e-mail me at mouse365@hotmail.com
I would have given this product 5 stars, but the fuse holder melted. I bought two of these kits, one for my component speakers and the other for my sub. It may have melted because I needed to run 4 gauge wire to my subs instead of the 8. Other than that bought kits have worked fine.
this ink is required for my printer & could not get it at the store where I purchased my Canon Printer.
I've been using this product and it fulfill all my needs in the field. The only regret I have is for the size of the screen.Anyway, it worthwhiles the money spent, because it is all customizable. We can put on the screen exactly what we need. We can change size of fonts, data fields etc.I never used the colorado or e oregon, but I suspect it is not so adaptable.The accessories provided or available tunrs it very easy to be used on car, bikes, or by foot.Not speaking of chance of conecting to a net book and get a superb screen!!I recommend for specific users, never to take place of citie navigators like the nuvi series.
I purchased this for my son who is in collage so he could keep in touch with the family while away at school. It works great, now instead of just talking on the phone we can actually see him and his roommates. I would defiantly recommend this web cam to anyone on the go
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.
This device has a very sensitive on/off switch on the top. Just accidentaly bumping the device will turn it on and drain the batteries. You can't safely carry it in a bag or briefcase because of this defect, unless you always remove the batteries. Terrible design. And sound is poor from interference. Low volume. I had to crank the stereo up to max volume to hear my source music.
Bought a new 52" hdtv delivered to replace one damaged by Ike, but didn't have the required cable to hook it up. Went to Amazon, compared prices and ordered, the cable came quickly and my TV hasn't looked better. Great product, right price and quick delivery, Amazon came through for me!
I have had this DVD Recorder since 04, I think. I bought it brand new and have not had ANY problems with it. It does take a while to get used to the manual. It seems to be a pretty complex system, but once you learn it, its a real asset. I have dubbed probably over 100 VHS tapes to DVD without any problems. The only issues that arose were caused by me-I would try to do something without reading the manual. One CON is the snail's pace it takes to power on initialize. VERY SLOW. Very slow to eject DVDs. I was thinking about replacing this model, but all the reviews i read on more recent models have persuaded me to keep this one. If it isnt broke, dont fix it. I recommend buying this model. I would not hesitate to buy another one.I hope this review was helpful!!!Rich
Attracted by the low price ($20) I bought this set mainly for the wide angle converter. Unfortunately, it provides no benefit with my recently purchased Panasonic VDR-D210 camcorder.The wide-angle converter itself intrudes into the picture beginning in the corners when the camcorder is set at the widest setting. By the time I get rid of the darkened corners, I have zoomed in to 2x which leaves me back where I started.With a 32x zoom, the 2x tele converter is not really necessary but does it help? I found that the sharpness is degraded to the point that the camcorder occasionally has trouble focusing. I tried both automatic and manual focus in one test of zooming in on fine print. The loss of clarity made fine print hard to read. It was more readable without the tele-converter and using the digital zoom instead to get to the same 64x zoom level.Maybe these would provide $20 of value with some other camcorder but I wish I hadn't spent the money. I don't know what price point below $200 would give satisfactory results. I would want to try anything else before I spent any more money on this type of product.
I bought this so i could connect my M-Audio Torq Xponent to my amp and I thought it was a Red and white as in Right and left but apparently it was Ring and Tip? I tried connecting both to the red and white and it was sounding like crap so I played with the wires a little bit and just put the red in and it sounds much better... idk Right and left don't really matter a whole lot in a Music setting. Would not advise this to be used in a surround sound system.
Have three of these and love them. Mechanically sound equipment. My family is now viewing slides taken 45 years ago. The children are seeing photos that they have never seen before.
I purchased a Canon 40D a month ago and then bought one of these as a backup battery. After comparing the two, it seems that under similar usage patterns, this battery actually outlasts the stock Canon one. This is the first time I've experienced a 3rd party battery which lasts longer than the original. I'll be buying another one of these before I go on a summer roadtrip.
Nice gadget with many usefull features. Would have given five stars if it had stereo capability via the Bluetooth link. Also, the usb port on the car cradle died after a couple uses. Overall, I am very happy with the product and my amazon experience was great, as usual.
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!
1. The 90 min recodring is NOT usable as the sound quality is tooo poor. It should have been advertized for only 22 or 33 min recording time.2. One way download, so onece you download and delete the file from the DW-90, cant get it back on the DW-90! Its a major setback if you do lot of recording and might want toreveiew while NOT with the PC. Guess its to protect the MP-3 players.3. The claimed directional MIC sensitivity is worse than human ears.4. As of Oct 22nd, 02 .The olympus website does not list the DW-90 driver /software any more! Surprise !!!Conclusion :Price wise its a bad buy , but compared to the basic analog recorders its stylish and kinda workable.
This is the perfect laptop for the traveler who does basic computing. This is not a heavy gamers machine, nor is it a desktop replacement. But for normal stuff it is more than adequate. It is so light you hardly know it is on your lap. Its weight and size make it easy to carry anywhere. It has a regular sized screen which means the pages fill the whole screen and the fonts are bigger (compared to a widescreen). If you are looking for a laptop like this, you will not be disappointed.
After 7 desktops in one year, I've finally found the replacement in just 7 days of owning this laptop! I researched them all and for the money this is the way to go and I'm in no way disatified!(minus the fact that you can only add an external floppy drive!)I was gonna get the zt1190 or zt1180 but read that alot of people were having problems with there screens?! Oh yeah, the polk audio speakers don't do it justice but if you get the zt1170 instead of the 80 or 90, you can throw the diffrence towards some ALtec Lansing 200 watt speakers like I did also, so when you get home you can quick plug to a home stereo-effect!I havent had any compadability problems like I thought i would from going from a desk top to laptop.If your not rich, you can afford this one and still have a better laptop than many others!
After searching for over two years in stores to find a armband case for my minidisk player, only to be told that the minidisk players themselves were "outdated" and I should just get an i-pod, I found one listed on Amazon and bought it for my wife this Christmas.The case is very easy to use, the armband adjusts easily, and you can change settings on your minidisk without stopping. My only issue was that the shipping cost was nearly equal to the cost of the carry case, but that problem lies with the shipper, not the product. If you have one of these excellent "outdated" minidisk players, get yourself this case! A great product.
I've had these speakers for a little over a year now. I'm very happy with them. I have them hooked up to my Panasonic SA-XR55k receiver (another amazing value for money component) and they sound great for the money.The sub is small but definitely puts out more than enough bass for my tiny NYC apartment (also was plenty for my previous medium sized living room). It is essential that you calibrate the frequency cut-off properly on the sub - this is the first thing I would do if things sound funny. I keep my reserved for fairly low frequencies, but to each his own.Mounting the speakers was easy - 2 screws directly into the wall for each. Included white speaker cable was plenty long enough and blends nicely into the walls.I really like the piano finish on these speakers as well. Definitely scored a few wife points (and space points) with this selection.Biggest weakness would be in the midrange sounds - but this is the price you pay for satellite sub systems.
Purchased as a Christmas gift for son; he loves it -- and he hadn't figured out what I had gotten him so it was a surprise! The Magellan is user friendly with more options than first imagined. It met my expectations (and his) and much more. He lives in California so he will use it often!
I just got this and it's great. My favorite feature is the Precision Scan. My old Sony DVD player would not read some of my Video CDs, but this one, thanks to Precision Scan, can read them perfectly. If you're looking for a great DVD player that will not only play CDs and DVDs, but Video CDs, this is the one.
I thought this was a little big for a pair of earphones. The color wasn't very vibrant and the logo makes it hard to see the case because it is so big (the logo). But it has a hard case so when you stash it in your purse or pocket (if you can fit it there) it won't crush.
I was very apprehensive to buy this based on the reviews of this and similar streaming music products. However, I found it at a local store for $227 and decided to try it, figuring I could return it if necessary. I bought it Saturday and started trying to get it to work Sunday. It wasn't nearly as bad to set up as I imagined. I followed others advice and first connected it via Ethernet to get the latest firmware upgrade (it only took a minute to download and was effortless). The Wireless was a little tricky, but I did get the 128 WEP to work, but only after turning the system off and back on. The only other &quot;issue&quot; was my firewall, but I changed one setting as recommended on Phillips website and I was off and running. The sound is great and the connection is very fast, I can breeze through my 6000+ MP3 collection with no delay. The Internet radio sounds better than I was expecting. The only thing that would make this better is the capability to play WMA file types. Otherwise, I'm very pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend.
The sound quality sucks even with the tweak (that voids your warranty), Hissing, missing stereo. Come on CC Crane you guys should be able to do better than this!!! Might be good for voice but poor sound even up close. Perhaps someone can tell us what the other screws do (not the VR2)?Save your money and look for something else unless CC crane can do a post and tell us how to get decent sound. I feel ripped off!
buen producto, buena compra, buen vendedor y atenci&oacute;n satisfactoria, siempre le he comprado estos productos y no tengo quejas de ellos
I have the SanDisk SDDR-31 USB interface unit. Serial number 0364469. This thing has *never* worked correctly. Can't tell if it's the hardware or the driver software. Originally the USB interface wouldn't work. After much pain and a driver upgrade, the unit only corrupted my photos about 1/10 of the time. Recently upgraded my Win-2K Pro op-sys to service pack 3. Now, the reader cannot tell when a compact flash is inserted. The OS popup gives me the message "please insert media". In other words, SP3 for Win-2k completely broke my SanDisk CF reader. This is the last straw. The next home for this unit is my local landfill...
For the price, you can't beat this combination of add-on optics to get as close to a subject as you would want to (unless you have a microscope handy). Although used infrequently, when you see something that deserves a really close inspection through your camera's lens, this will do the job without distortion. However, unless you have a really steady hand or fast lens, I would suggest using a tripod for optimum results.
The Epson Stylus CX7800 was my only printer for a long time, and is still my only color printer. I've had very little trouble with it. One print didn't come out well, but I think it might have been the glossy paper I used. As a single sheet scanner it is fine, as expected. What I didn't expect was that I could print from slides (not too surprising) and photo-negatives (which did surprise me). The carriers for the slides and negatives fit neatly in their own compartments in the lid, so you don't loose them, and they index the film or slide so the printer handles them flawlessly.I think its a great product for the price.But I wish I could refill the ink cartridges. It's got to be where Epson planned to make their fortune. Hence the 4 stars.
What can I say about this bag is simply the best, of course is not for everyday use when I want to go in town for photo shoots I carry my camera in a smaller bag with the lens that I want and spare batteries so I can remove and put it on quickly but for hiking trips is the most appropriate and I have what I want with me safe and well organized.Good durable construction with enough room for my Canon t2i the lenses and extras, it's highly recommended
Considering I am not a computer geek. This product was very easy to install & it seems to work fine. I could have paid a hundred bucks more for a fancier unit but I am not at the computer much. Color & quality seem fine. I would recommend 100%.
I just purchased the SRF-M75PM and have had the same problem as everyone else with the belt clip coming off. I was jogging and the clip separated and the Walkman hit the pavement!As far as the unit as a radio is is awesome. Especially with the mega bass and pulse monitor.So if you run or jog, don't buy this unit.I called Sony and they have no fix for the problem. This Walkman is going back to the store.
Great picture, great sound, and the quality of Panasonic. I highly recommend this TV if you are shopping for a plasma.
This is a very well made AC adapter. Works perfectly. The price is substantial, but the item exudes quality and came beautifully packaged. The box will serve for storage. Certainly solves the problem of battery power when doing long term interval photography. I'm delighted with it.
As expected, the first name in Ethenet hardware did not disappoint. This product has worked flawlessly since the day of it's extremely simple installation years ago.
It looks good on the surface but looks are deceiving. This wasn't very heavily used in our household but the first part we had to replace six months after purchase was the imaging module. That took the player out for more than a month while we waited for a part and then the repair person could not exactly match the original manufacturer's part. Now it's stopping in the middle of songs, turning off and on by itself and has once reported some kind of error code on the front pannel though after a short wait started working again.Don't waste your money on this piece of junk IMHO. Your experience may varry.
Do not get the iRock unless you live far from civilization... and even then think again.We bought it for a trip from SF to LA along I-5. Even though most of the trip is going through the middle of nowhere there were still EXTREMELY weak stations on the desired frequencies. The iRock was UNABLE to get any sort of consistent signal to the reciever the entire trip.I would strongly recommend thinking twice before purchasing this item.
I used to use this cord when I first got the calculator and it was a godsend, so since I lost it and am taking applied calculus II I thought I could definitely benefit from it again. However, after receiving it and wasting a few hours trying to make it work I contacted Texas Instruments, and they told me that the cord does not work with Mac OS X 10.6.8 and above or Windows 7. So unless you buy an old operating system this cord will not work with any new computer made within the last year. I was kind of disappointed that TI cares that little about their calculator customers and wish there was another brand that could keep up with TI but sadly they seem to have the monopoly :-(
Very relevant, well directed! A list cast and excellent cinematography. This is a must see for those interested in a career as a physician. Dramatised, of course, and an engaging love story.
I would classify this headphone extension as light duty. The wire material is small diameter which is nice and the coil is likely to stretch a little faster than more heavy duty type. This is to be expected on any coil type wire. The connectors are your typical molded pieces. I expect to have to replace them at some time in the future. Again, not a fault, but a reality for any cable. For the price, you can't beat these. The adapters are very functional and handy to have in your kit.
I love this thing. Fits everything I need to carry with me to shoot. Here's a photo of what I fit in it. I even fit a Zipdisc in the front pouch![...]
What a piece of garbage. I have a ZUNE 80gb and it does NOT fit.I think this MIGHT fit some older units but it clearly does not fit any current ones.Get out your dremmel kit and start cutting new slots. With some new slots and more padding it may yet work, but like I said... what a piece of garbage.
One of the most frustrating aspects of using a PC (apart from internal design bottlenecks that make things a lot more complex than they have to be) since early days has been permanent storage. The choice was between fragile and bulky diskettes or various external drives that were more trouble than they were worth (and they were worth plenty).Well, weep no more, because that era is over, ended by the flash drive. These little dainties are amazing, doing the job with the simplicity of the diskette and damn near the capacity of the external drive. You simply plug it in, watch it come up as an F:/ drive, and start clicking and dragging. No drivers, no headaches, no 'diskette is full' messages.SanDisk makes the cheapest models on the market, and I don't think you'll need anything else. The 128mb capacity is plenty for ordinary use. If you need more space for transferring programs or the like, they're out there.I can't recommend these highly enough. As far as I can see there's no downside to the things. Of course, if you wait six months, somebody will come up with something better. Ain't that a scary thought?
The reader is fast. Example: I took 56-2MP images from my camera recently. I plugged this reader into my G4, plugged in the card, the card mounted, I dragged the images to my Pictures folder, and they copied immediately. No waiting. I was amazed, because with my [MIA] USB reader, it could take a while to transfer that many images, over a minute. A copy dialog didn't even pop up, because it transferred so fast. It doesn't hurt that it's a cutie too. 5 stars.
WOW... Unbelievable sound for the price. This is one purchase you can't go wrong with.
I have ordered several different Crucial memory boards, and they have all been first rate. Plus, they get to me in a timely manner. Crucial came highly recommended, and I have not been disappointed.
Sony has been my preferred brand for years, but this product has been a disappointment. I recently purchased several of these for our house, and of the four I purchased, 2 had CD players which did not work. I so trust Sony that I assumed that I had had a technological brain freeze and it was my error. But, the CD players simply do not work.Of course, since I trust Sony so much I had disgarded the packaging. The radio/time functions work great, but still an expensive lesson.
For the price, this is a great deal considering the quality of the product. Even though there is only one size for the ear-tip, it seems that it can fit many ears. The earphones are surpsingly comfortable.In addition, they are very light, contributing to the overall comfort of the product. On the other hand, the isolation is pretty nice, but too great. Lastly, it does not lack in the most important aspect, the sound quality. The bass is pretty nice, and it has nice sound overall. Great product for the price
We are not yet ready for HDTV and have been pleasantly surprised by the improved performance in SD and conventional DVD's. Set-up was easy and much appreciated after a long struggle with another brand's DVD recorder. We have always been satisfied with Panasonic and the price was right.
Works great, exactly what I wanted. Very easy to use, product works great with the Kindle. Size is perfect to use.
Product is as advertised. Great value for the money. easy to carry and store for its size.I wish I had gotten a widescreen aspect screen though, as there is a lot of "white" at the top and bottom of the image. I use it primarily with movies and PC.
The sound of this system is very raspy and brittle. The subwoofer is muddy. The sensitivity is low, which means that you have to hit it with a lot of volume to get it to play at normal levels. There seems to be some ground loop problems when connecting it to a computer -- AC noise. I read about this on another review also. I bought this from ViewSonic directly on a special deal ($39), but I am returning it pronto. Ron in CA
I have purchased this camcorder to record my newborn. This one is giving excellent video recording (except at very dark, anyway I will not be recording in complete dark place). I have transferred the video to laptop thru FireWire cable (cheap one purchased from Amazon) and burned a DVD- the image quality is amazing. I would recommend this camcorder over the HDD/DVD based expensive ones. This editing software bundled with this camcorder is good enough for basic editing job.
This worked fine for about 5 months, now it shorts out, so music comes through only one earbud (regardless of which of the 2 splitter inputs is used). Squeezing/bending the splitter fixes the 2nd channel, but only while holding it in that position. Usually had in my shorts pocket, so not a lot of stress on the cable. Due to this problem, I would not buy this product again.
This item is exactly what I wanted and it works perfectly. I would buy it again. And it shipped very fast too.
The battery I received does not last at all. I don't know if it is a problem with my notebook, but I've bought batteries before and this one seems to be a battery way past the end of its useful life.
Our organization ordered 2 of these drives and 2 of the 400 GB variety of these drives. All 4 of them experienced write problems as indicated in the previous reviews.The drive would be just humming along fine, and then suddenly write errors would start popping up in the system log.We experienced these problems with both linux using the 2.4 kernel and Mac OS X. Based on the previous reviews here, and my own experience with 4 of the drives under two different operating systems/machine architectures I can only conclude that these drives have some serious design/engineering problems and should definitely be avoided.
The Linksys ProConnect 2 port KVM is performing flawlessly for me. It came with the cable sets making it a real bargain. I have not found any glitches whatsoever. My wheel mouse and all it's extended functions are working perfectly. The cables are heavy grade and color coded. They are somewhat on the short side, but thats okay as the keyboard hotkeys work smoothly. I highly recommend this product.
I sold two iPods - a 30GB and an 80GB - and used the cash to buy the Zen Vision W. I just got it yesterday and I am glad I finally broke loose of the Apple/iTunes monopoly.Main reasons to sell your iPod and buy a Vision W instead?1. iTunes/iPod is a CLOSED system - you can only buy music from iTunes, not from any other subscription service. The Vision W allows you to use any of the PlaysForSure music services. My favorites are Napster and Yahoo Music.2. iTunes does not have a "To Go" option where you can pay a single monthly fee and download unlimited entire albums. Napster and Yahoo Music have amazing services that allow this.3. The Vision's screen is almost twice as big as the iPod, and MUCH higher quality. If you are really into watching movies, PLEASE get the Vision or you will be disappointed with iPod video.4. The Vision has Outlook sync for your contacts, tasks, and calendar!5. The Vision has alarms that are actually useful, since there is an external speaker!6. The external speaker is very nice to have so you aren't always tied to headphones.7. I am personally tired of spinning my finger around and around on the iPod wheel. The Vision's buttons are more natural to me. The iPod wheel is oversensitive sometimes and it can be hard to select what you want.8. CF cards! You can plug in CF cards to carry around more stuff, or to help load your photos or music onto the player! The iPod has no card slots at all.9. You can connect the Vision to a TV and view your stuff on the big screen.10. Removable battery! If you need to, you can swap batteries and never run out of power while you are on the go. The iPod has no removable battery.11. You can allocate up to 32GB of your player's hard drive as a removable disk, so it's basically acting as a portable hard drive and backup system!Well, that is all I have so far, and it's only my second day with the Vision. I would definitely recommend it for anyone instead of an iPod UNLESS you prefer a smaller player and don't really care about quality as much, or if you never watch videos.
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.
Very nice case... works great with my WD 320GB external drive! I highly recommend this product.
I bought this product to use on a trip to china, worked great, my ipod nano 3rd generation worked the entire trip.
Great with my new Sony DVD Player. Excellent picture quality and sound. Very easy to mount on wall.HD broadcasts are great too! I will recommend this as a great buy
so far no problems, good CD player for a good price; many features and easy-to-use, no tricks or funny stuff; somewhat durable as well, it's taken a fair amount of abuse in my truck and still plays quite well
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!
I purchased the new 30mb Zune for my wife at christmas. I did a lot of research before buying and compared the Microsoft Zune, Creative Zen Video:M, and Ipod Video. In my opinion, both the Zen and Zune had much more to offer than the Ipod. The Zune has a brilliant screen and an scratch resistent finish. I didn't want to be forced to use Apple's music and video file types, which was the main reason for choosing the Zune. It accepts standard MP3 and AVI formats and uses Windows Media Player 11 to organize the files. It has limited wireless capability which is basically worthless unless you have someone else with a Zune to talk to. Micorsoft should have had the wifi communicate with wireless networks with an internet browser like the Sony PSP. It does have FM radio as well. I just wish it had an integral FM transmitter so you could play it through your car stereo without dropping another 80 bucks on a car kit.
I guess this was some sort of problem from the manufacturer. Really weird. I open the box and I saw all the cables and labels for a SATA disk. But it was really an PATA. The most strange thing was that the Hard Drive label said that it was a SATA drive, but the ports were PATA for sure. I can't really tell you if the disk is good or bad, but never in my life I've seen this. I return the item and bought another brand to make sure it won't happen again. I must say that this is not amazons fault, but the manufacturers. I'm waiting for my refund as we speak.
Paid for but never received. Contacted company but they said they were waiting for product to be returned....so wait...does that mean I'm paying for something I didnt receive? Looks that way! Been over 2 months now and no credit or reshipment. Very pissed!!!
cd player worked great... dual alarms and battery back-up worked great... but you can't read the stupid thing in the dark. i have perfect vision, but even when it was just a couple of feet from my face it was unreadable. the alternative is to turn on the backlight... which lights up the room like a christmas tree and makes it impossible to sleep. whoever designed it should be demoted to the janitorial staff. mine went in the garbage after less than a month because i would have felt bad dropping it off at goodwill to torture someone else.
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!
Hate defective junk? I do. This cable produced red pixelation on dark images and video. No-Go to the 15ft premium HDMI to DVI cable at step one. So, here is my review - this product gets a zero rating. I don't like junk, nor having to go through the process of returning for a partial refund. Save yourself the hassle and aggravation and don't order it in the first place. By the way - illustrated pin configuration is 24 - wrong-o!, it only had 18. Not sure if that was the cause of the issue, but the image is misleading.
I had read the reviews posted on this web site and others. So after purchasing this product I also ordered the FM accessory as well.Once I received it I updated all the firmware. Made my own mount for my vehicle so I could use the automotive mount provided. I made a trip to downtown L.A. and usually I have to call the account to get directions even after printing out directions from mapquest. I have to say I made the trip there and back with out a problem. Not because of my skills as a navigator. I missed an exit ramp but the Garmin got be right back on track. I missed a turn and the unit corrected my directions. Then on the way home with major traffic the GPS routed me around it and got me home faster then I ever have accomplished on my own. I would recommend this to anyone for motorcycles and cars. It is the highest rated non dashboard mount GPS around. I have to agree it truly is a great product.
I love my new Brenthaven Should case for my lap top. It is perfect. Well made and just the right size for carrying. I received it so quickly after odering. Well packed and quick shipment made buying all worth well.
These headphones are absolutely terrible. I will start by saying that the sound of these just kill me!!!! They don't even have a complete range of sound!! High notes are harsh and "screamy", mids are either muddy or not even present, and the stupid bass booster subwoofer crap that they put on these is just a gimic that makes these sound crappier than they already sound!! With the subwoofer junk off, sound is flat and cheap sounding. With the subwoofer on, bass is exaggerated and boomy and sends my ears to a lot of pain after taking them off! I guess some people just don't really know what a decent pair of headsets sound and like this harsh boomy sound that these make. I will never buy from Skullcandy because they are just cheap sounding pieces of plastic with a cheap vibrator in them to make artificial bass! So I didn't even buy them, I got myself some BOSE On-Ear Triport headphones from best buy and they blow Skullcrappy away!!! Even though they aren't cheap, the sound is warm, rich, and the bass is bass, not a flippin' back-massager on your head like the Skullcrappers! So I will always stay with BOSE because it's a brand that I can trust to give me quality audio equipment and not make this gimicy crap! I'd just couldn't even think about how embarrasing it would be to wear Skullcandys on my ears. Sorry Skullcandy, got the looks, but NOT the quality and sound.
This Roady product is exactly as described and works great. In fact, the description says that the antenna has to be facing south to get a signal, but we are getting perfect reception when we place it facing out a window in any direction
This case is too small and I cannot get my Seagate 1 Terabyte ST91000. . drive into it. It is listed as frequently ordered with the Seagate. I am trying to decide whether to return it or just throw it in the trash.
I have only had this TV for two months, but I already love it....I bought it for my room, and it has not dissapointed me. This TV will give you a very crisp picture, and will allow you to connect a VCR, a DVD player, and an X-box or any other gaming system you may have. Therefore, you can "sup" up your entertainment center and benefit from all its rewards. I would highly reccomend the purchase of this tv, as it is also a great value for the price.
I purchased this product at Wal-Mart recently with the intent to fill a few minor surface scratches and scuffs on a copy of my Borderlands PC Game disk. Not major scratches, mind you, just minor scratches the likes of which this product expressly claims to take care of.After following the instructions to the letter, my game disc now looks like I've polished it with sandpaper. It is now COVERED in micro-fine scratches the likes of which now interfere with the proper function of the game, and as such, I am now forced to replace my own game disk at full price in order to continue playing the game on my own computer. To reduce the chance that I'll ever need to buy another scratch filler kit and run into this problem again, I've also invested in a couple of D-Skin covers to put over my new game disk to protect it in the future.To ensure that what I experienced was not a fluke, I used the product again on a blank dvd-r, and it indeed scratched the disc to the point that it was unusable. I deposited both the disc and the remainder of my product into an appropriate trash receptacle, as a trip to Wal-Mart to get my money back is not worth the cost of gas.Whatever you do, do not buy this product. It is garbage. Invest in D-Skins instead and avoid ever having your discs scratched to begin with.
After doing quite a bit of research I purchased this to "podcast" some events (seminars). Our first event was today and this device allowed me to get the podcast up right after the event, though with some effort, which is why it gets 4 and not 5. See below.The device is very small, very lightweight, well thought out ergonomically, has an excellent built in (and removable) stereo MIC, and connects via regular USB. The software interface on it is very good (for recording), the screen is easy to read. The batteries will last quite a while, or you can use AC (optional), or Lithium Ion batteries (optional).You do not need any add on MICs to record most events - the MIC can be set to pick up nearly everything; to cut low end noise, etc. In short, this is a very high quality, easy to use (but powerful if you need it) dedicated audio recorder.The issues are that it only records in WMA format (Windows proprietary) and the software is not very good for editing. For example, if you record in stereo, it will not download the WAV file when you download the file, nor can you convert it to mono. To do the podcast, I had to import the WMA file into iTunes, then open the Mp3 iTunes created in Audacity (audacity.sourceforge.net). From there, I was able to edit the file, and compress the bit stream.This device can also be used to listen to podcasts, and the software has some kind of organization for that; but for the life of me, I cannot imagine anyone doing this, if they had an ipod. It is just clumsy and not intuitive for podcast listening. If you want to listen to podcasts, do what the rest of the planet does - get an ipod, use iTunes.I would recommend this device as a high quality dedicated recorder, that is not too expensive, but not for mp3 or podcast listening.
It is great quality, keeps my hard drive safe but I wanted a pink-magenta one (like the photo) and this is full-on purple. Apart from that the product is great.
I love this mouse !!! it glows red on the bottom and it works like a dream and it's lifespan is really long. If you are looking to replace your computer mouse, I highly recommend this one.
Monoprice always delivers a quality product for a fair price, and this product does not stray away.No complaints here.
I've always been slightly perturbed that using a cable release was not possible with a Nikon D80 this little remote ML-L3 is the answer I was looking for - I mildly kick myself for not knowing it was out there. My intuition should have told me Nikon would have thought of it. Bill Patterson
It comes in a small plastic envelope (but it is inside a hard plastic case) since it is &#34;bulk&#34; packaging, but it works in my boyfriend's new cell phone perfectly...what more could you ask for?
If you are a photographer looking for a low priced SLR camera that takes quality pictures, this camera is for you. Its fast, easy to use, and an extremely long batterry life. I bought this camera 3 weeks ago and already shot about 500 pics with it. The quality is great!!! The best thing about the camera is the ability to take action shots. I had some of my friends jump and the camera was able to focus on them and shot pictures while they were in the air and the pictures came out great. Macro shots were perfect, with or with out the flash, I could not be happier, all the pictures were sharp and in focus. I wanted to edit some of the pictures I took with photoshop, but even the photoshop told me the pictures were perfect and did not need to be edited.There are a few problems with the camera and most of them can be solved with a few accessories. One of the biggest problems is pictures shot indoor are underexposed, the built in flash is not powerfull enough. But all I had to do was buy a flash (420EX works great) and the problem is solved. Second problem is that the camera is very selective as far as lenses. I have a Rebel2000 with a Sigma 200mm lens and the lens did not work with my new camera. (I kept getting ERR99 on the screen) So I guess I have to buy a new lens for it. Camera is also have a plastic body, but i guess for the price its ok. (If you want a metal body get Canon 20D and pay $500 more)Overall the camera has some minor problems with it, but for the price I am willing to live with it. (if want them fixed either buy Canon 20D or get some accessories) Personally changing from G5 to Rebel was great. This is my first digital SLR and I am very happy. Canon did a very good job with it.
I bought two sets of this to go with my Yamaha speaker system. I have to say the build quality and design are amazing! Way better than any $60 stands you can buy.
I have a Sangeon ATS-909 and a CCrane CCRadioPlus. Both have a marked improvement in reception with this device.With the bigger CCRadioPlus, a station at 1070khz that was at S6, maxed out the S meter with the AM-1000. This radio has direct wire AM antenna connections but did better without the direct connections from the AM-1000.The Sangean ATS-909 actually did better and was easier to use with the AM-1000 than the CCRadioPlus. I'm guessing that the Sangean has more RF gain. A station at 540 khz that did not register on the S meter came up to a S5 with this device on the Sangean. Again, I did not use the direct wire connection.You will need to experiment a little with placement and orientation of both the radio and AM-1000 to get good results. This is not something that you just set next to a radio. You need to find the best location and orientation.The add says 'pin and dot' tuning. I almost did not buy this because I had no idea what that was. There is a nice knob at the base's center used for tuning. It has a dial on it but I found it easier to just 'tune by sound'. Place it next to your radio and adjust the dial for a signal/sound peak.I am an electronice tech and have been interested in AM radio since my first two transistor model back in 1969. This is by far the next best thing to stringing up a 100 foot long wire antenna that I have ever came across.Well worth the money.Ken
This item broke after 11 uses and stopped working with the radio at that point I discarded it I won't purchase it again
With my Olympus DS-2 Digital Voice Recorder, I am able to record, with music, a hypnosis sesssion and then burn a CD for my client to take home with them.
This cable was perfect in every respect.1. The cable was pure white, making it easy to hide against white baseboards2. The snagless boot was a good quality very protective design3. The cable was a true cat6, instead of some mislabeled cables that do not really have twisted pairsAll of this, at a great price!
This Logitech microphone is so handy and easy to use! just plug the USB 2.0 to the computer or event to the USB hub and it will be recognized by the computer. With Mac machines will be no problem at all! when making a phone call using messenger or skype , your voice will sound clear and loud on the other end.. the person receiving your call will tell you how clear and crisp your voice sounds!When not using the microphone, is easy to push it back of the computer or to the side . is so compact and light. No need to make special room or arrangements with this mike.
I've only had this remote control a few hours, but it works so well I can't wait to write a review. I've tried a few other universal remotes before, but it always led to frustration on my part. This time, the frustration level is negligible compared to the others'. I had to set it up a couple of times because the first time didn't work perfectly. I attribute that to our TV, though. We have a plasma TV with multiple video inputs and, when switching from playing DVD to watching TV, the TV does not go to the right input.After going through it a second time, it now works perfectly. All the controls are accessible. I can get rid of the DVD remote for sure. I have to keep the receiver and TV remotes on hand because there are other controls that are rarely used and not replicated in the Harmony, but that's okay. I'll have them out of the way most of the time, anyway.In any case, I recommend this remote wholeheartedly and enthusiastically to anyone who wants to get rid of most of their remotes. It does work really well.
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.
We bought this camera as a starter for our 8-year old son who loves taking his own pictures on vacation. He just opened it as a holiday present -- first, it takes two AAA batteries which were used up in the first day (and he didn't have it on all of the time) -- second the curser not only doesn't move (it is very hard to get it to a directions -- and then it falls off). I am returning it today and upgrading to a better camera -- probably a Kodak.
As others have stated, transfer to pC is virtually impossible and tech support is useless. Shame on Sony for such a poor product.
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.
Before you buy, know that this does NOT work with the iPhone 2G (the first iPhone).Updated: I tried it on an iPhone 3G and the sound is no louder than the built-in speakers. It's also very cheaply built, the battery compartment cover is a pain to get off or on, and the on-off switch is sharp and difficult to budge. Definitely not worth the money!
i can now use sirius radio anywhere in house includingbasement,and outside on deck with no worries about antenna...receiver is small,i velcro'd to top of boom box.good procuct.
Works fine as the standard day-to-day lenses. Wishing for a wider aperature (I've used a lenses with f/1.8 since and can see lots more use.....) but it's performing well.Haven't used the IS much yet, have actually had it off most of the time, but will try update with more info soon.All in all, a solid performer
I have just attempted to install this device and failed. I've called customer support and discovered the problem is with the driver they provided in package. Tech support told me to download an updated driver online...but I can't because the "page cannot be displayed" to the download. It's one dead-end after another. Please don't waste YOUR time.
A circular polarizer has three mechanical components. One is the set of threads for mounting to the camera. The second is the mechanism that mounts the rotating polarizing glass to the camera base mount to the camera. The third is the set of threads that allows an additional filter or a lens cap. Only the last is functional. The first two are loose. The problem with loose mounting between the filter and the camera can intermittently (one time it works, the next time it doesn't) cause the filter to require a plumber's wrench (hyperbole) to remove the filter; other times it comes off as one would expect. With the rotating glass, it is too loose. Set it and bump the outer ring and the setting is off. Don't think that it can't happen between shots. Other manufacturers' circular filters, have more resistance. Both the filter section and the lens-mount section jiggle in their settings. I only use the outer filter threads for the lens cap. I haven't had any problems losing a lens cap because of the threads. I have had no flare problem with the optics. The unit reviewed is used with a Nikkor lens, 18-200mm. The problems haven't occurred with other brands of filters on the same lens. After a frustrating 3+ years with this Tiffen filter, I'm replacing it with a B+W.
My experience: frustrating consumer support...difficult access and slowness of the support website and once you get through lack of responsiveness, unexpected connection breaks.. I am very sorry I bought it.Suggestion: Maybe the company should outsource their support site to the USA.
Run WinXP, sp2 with everything updated. I've had this router for 6 months. It is the WGT624v3, firmware updated. I never realized how bad the wireless was on this router until this week - dropped connetion 3 times in 15 minutes today alone, while reading the Amazon.com reviews.My desktop PC's graphics card went down this past week and I had to RMA it... so about 10 days to send out and get a return. I have always used a wired connection for my home desktops. The wireless access was a 'it's there if I need it' novelty. I started brining my IBM R51 laptop home from work so I could get online, VPN into work, etc.. This is the first time I have used my wireless consistently for more than a hour or so.The last 10 days have been rediculous to say the least. I logged on my first day and lost connection 5-6 times browsing MSN and Yahoo. At first I thought it might be channel interference since 2 other routers in range were using channel 11. I went ahead and disabled the 108G feature since I had never come close to hitting that speed anyways, and changed the channel.. I used the IBM ThinkVantage software to scan my area for other wireless routers and picked a channel not being used. I changed channels and I verified my signal strength before and after I changed, 95% signal strength. The connection is still getting dropped randomly. Changed channel to another channel not being used in my area and verified signal strength. No difference. Scanned the networks again using the IBM ThinkVantage software.. theres my router, 97% signal strength @ 54Mbs. unplugged router, modem, repaired my WINSOCKS with WinsockXP, rebooted PC. I turned on my modem first until is was ready to go, then the router until it was ready, and then my PC (as per the netgear website)and yea, no difference in the connections stability. The conection is still getting dropped randomly.I might expect this from a router thats on all the time and is getting tired from constantly being hammered. But I hardly ever used the wireless access (yes, wireless radio has been OFF). After reading these reviews, I am pretty sure the problem wont go away.The part that upsets me the most, I payed premium money for a product that I thought was premium. If this had been priced (at the time) at bargain bin prices, I wouldn't of cared.. but it wasn't and i do. The 'you get what you pay for' saying does not hold true for this product.Buyer Beware.
I can't comment on other radios. I bought this one directly based on the reviews here, and now I've had it for a little bit, I thought I'd tell you the pros and cons:PROs1, Easy and intuitive to set. That huge tuning knob controls all of the functions and it's pretty easy to use - not too sensitive, not too vague - just right.2, Sound quality is good. There's not a lot of distortion at high volumes and there doesn't seem to be much noise in the background.3, It pulled in my local HD radio channels.CONs1, There are relatively few buttons and they're relatively easy to use, but that means there are only 5 FM pre-sets. I probably won't need more, but it seems stingy to say the least.2, There is only ONE speaker in this unit. Bass is reasonable and the quality of the speaker is good, but it's really only good for mono. I bought it expecting to be able to plug it into a couple of stereo speakers. Well, yes and no. There's only an amplified speaker connection for a right speaker. There's an unamplified stereo connection that could be connected to an existing stereo via a 3.5 mm stereo jack to RCA connector. Or I guess you could probably plug in a mediocre set of computer speakers. However, to get more than just one additional speaker out of this thing, you need to hook up some sort of amplification. I wanted dedicated RCA outputs, but now I've got to go buy another adaptor.3, Reception isn't as good as I expected it to be. I will play around some more with the antenna (which is a good one), but again I was expecting more.As far as features go, it does have two independent alarms, each of which can be set for "every day", "weekdays" or "weekends". There's no further distinction down to days of the week. It's also possible to independently set the snooze function to the minute independently for each alarm. And there's a sleep function, settable in 5 minute increments that applies all the time. That's a big step up from one old Sony clock radio that I had which allowed you to either set an alarm OR use the sleep function. So you could either go to sleep or wake up, but not both! I couldn't find a way of going to sleep at one volume (low) and waking up at a different volume (high), but I'll keep experimenting.Finally, this radio is sold under several different names: Visteon, AGT, HD Pulse and a few others.So that about sums it up. The radio is good, but expensive for what it is. I will definitely have a closer look at the Sony if I decide to buy a second HD radio (although I doubt I will).
Within the first 5 minutes of opening the box (and installing the software) the player squeaked loudly in my ears and turned itself off. It did this several times. I replaced the battery, checked all the settings... and was rewarded with having the player turn off the sound (but leaving the power on) half the time, and just turning itself off the other half.And yes, I did check the auto-off function.Maybe I got a lemon, but I've lost faith in this product. Instant return.
I like these battery grips. This is the second one that I've ordered. The first one died when my tripod fell over in soft soil. The camera hit the ground, but it broke off at the vertical grip, so the camera was fine. I ordered a replacement as soon as I got home.The grip is fine. The shutter release on the second is a bit fidgety; it needs to be pressed at a certain angle to get the "half-way down" thing for focus and exposure lock. I guess this speaks of less than stellar QC.I wouldn't use my Rebel without it, though. It makes the camera look "pro," and gives my hands the room they need to be comfortable on that tiny thing. The batteries work great; I can take several hundred shots with just one pair (I use an external flash).For the price, and the added ergonomic value, I highly recommend this thing. By all means, get the Canon model, if you can afford it, but, if not, this has done me very well.
I'm sure it's a fine product but like so many have said it just is the wrong part for what I needed. I needed a db15 to vga adapter (which I found n that didn't work either...hate computers anymore) I'd return it but for the price I would end up spending twice what I paid.so I'll keep it in case I have a use for it in the future.
I hooked this up and was on my way to dvd recording in minutes.
I had heard that these were amazing headphones, but i was still blown away when I heard them for the first time.These are the first pair of headphones I have purchased to upgrade from my Apple headphones, and they will blow you away. The bass is amazing and the sound quality is very good. I cannot even stand to listen to anything with my Apple headphones anymore.The portability is also very good, its amazing how small they can be folded up.I would recommend to these to anyone looking for quality headphones.ALSO Koss offers a lifetime warranty on these things so if you ever have anything wrong with them, they will send you a new pair no questions asked.
Kingston maked good flash drives. The Micro format with the standard size adapter makes it a very flexible product. The end.
I bought a Belkin router because it was on sale and the Best Buy salesman said the routers were all the same. I had problems from day one in setting up and having to constantly reset the router. I finally took it back to the store and paid $30 more for this Linksys router. Literally as easy as it says on the box. On top of that, the customer service is awesome! We moved overseas and when we arrived I had to setup right away. I called to make sure everything was connected properly and they walked me through step by step. It will be one year in April!
The set is described as including a polarization filter (this is why I chose that set).It came with a yellow No 15A filter instead.There is no point discussing the quality of an article if it is not what was promised, that is why it gets only 2 stars.
Over the last several years I have purchased four high-end so-called universal remotes. All of them sort of worked but not really. There was always some function that was not supported that I would have to drag out the original remotes. I found one two years ago that I was able to teach how to control the mish-mash of components in my entertainment system. It took weeks to program everything into it and to get every function covered. Then I discovered that it had an huge appetite for batteries (At lease once a month I had to replace the six AA batteries it took to keep it running.) My brother-in-law put me on the track of the Harmony 676 when I was grousing about having to reprogram my remote to control my new TV set. Harmony's web site had all my components listed and it took one setting at the computer to setup the perfect remote control. I've now lived with it for eight months and still love it. It's so easy to use that even I can get our system to do what ever I want it to. (I used to have to ask my husband to set it up to do anything other than watch TV.) Battery life? By the time the low battery display comes up I've forgotten the last time I changed them. The $199 list price is steep but worth every penny for the ease of use and to throw the six remotes it takes to control my entertainment system in a drawer and forget about them.
Having received some Christmas cash, I put it to good use with the purchase of this lens. It works great with my Digital Rebel and certainly is a fine choice for any of the EOS Canons. Sure, it is pricey and a little heavy, but if you want a fast, wide-angle zoom lens, there is little else that is equivalent. The zoom range takes you from wide scenics to excellent indoor flash shots at 35mm (with a Canon Speedlite EX accessory). The USM focusing motor is quiet and very quick. Comes with a Canon lens hood. Don't forget to add a 77mm UV filter to protect the optics full time!
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!!
Very crisp when playing movies and music. When I play certain lossless music that splits well over the 5 channels, it really seems like the voice is perfectly centered just above head. I had an older Bose center channel which was just terrible with movie voices and not quite adequate with music so this is a major improvement over what I had.
works fantastic ... just what i needed. waiting for ADSL service to get activitated and then the whole place will be surfing! i plugged in my desktop, work laptop, and mac and bam, instand network. i just have to get the print-server kinks worked out and it'll be rolling!
It is getting harder to find PATA hard drive. Many manufacturers stop making them and local stores stop carrying them. Fortunately, Amazon offers this very fast and quiet high capacity Western Digital hard drive for those looking to upgrade their old system. The Amazon price is good and the shipping is free.Unfortunately, the free shipping also mean the packaging for this drive is horrible. The Western Digital box was shipped inside a slightly larger box with one completely DEFLATED air cushion. Just one layer of bubble wrap would have secured and protected this hard drive.The WD box only came with 4 screws and warranty paper. There is no ribbon EIDE cable or software utility CD. You have to download and burn your own CD from Western Digital website. This is very bad when your old hard drive crashed and you have no Internet access.As with all new hard drive, it would be very wise to run a full diagnostic scan on the hard drive before putting any data on it. The WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic is one of the tool for this. My drive pass the full test with no error. It also pass the GSmartControl (freeware) SMART extended self-test with no error. Zero "Reallocated Sectors Count" in SMART status.Western Digital is nice enough to offer the Acronis True Image WD Edition Software on their website. This 100MB download comes in handy for cloning your hard drive to the new one. I would also recommend download and burn a CD copy of the free Ultimate Boot CD (291MB) since it came with a lot of great tools for all brand of hard drive.Some very old system will not be able to recognize this high capacity 500GB hard drive. If this is the case, you may have to:A. Check and adjust your computer BIOS setting.B. Partition or divide the hard drive into smaller part with partitioning software.C. Purchase and install hard drive controller that support large hard drive. (You might as well get a SATA controller for easy upgrade in the future.)D. Get a 120GB or smaller PATA hard drive. These are mostly "plug and play".I will run the GSmartControl extended self-test every month and update if there is error. Hopefully this drive will last as long as the original 8 years old 120GB WD drive.
Good quality and fast shipping. This product was exactly what we needed. Don't forget, you'll need a pin map for your specific application.
I got the VideoBusII for amatuer video work, and it's worked out well. The piece of hardware itself has had no problems, just make sure it's right for your camcorder. The software takes some getting used to, but once I figured it out I was able to have fun doing the basics--simple editing and effects. Nothin too fancy, but if that's what you want, it could be just right.
I was so disappointed with this printer's performance that I finally just threw it out the window. I've had it for a few months now and when it wants to work it does an okay job but about 50% of the time it won't cancel or delete print jobs. When you restart your computer it decides to print the job you tried to delete the day before. It decides to go through an "alignment" process and print out a color sheet every time the ink cartridges are adjusted. If you decide to cancel the alignment it still prints fine but it tries aligning on its own anyway.
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.
I purchased this lens for my Fuji S5100 in order to take wide angle pictures of the rooms in our house.This lens works well for areas with plenty of light but if you need to use the camera's flash then you may have issues with this unit. You may require an additional flash slave unit or 2 to properly light your subject which takes you to a whole new level of photography.It seems the built in flash flips up too low and is blocked by this lens.Other then this, this lens puts out quality pictures and attaches easily to the lens adaptor that came with the S5100.
I bought this drive to use as a way to transport movies and music from one computer to another. The hard drive works flawlessly with Windows XP. All you have to do is plug it in, wait and Windows will recognize it. Then to send files, you just select the files and right click, then select send to F:Drive(or whatever drive letter Windows assigns it).It works extremely fast, taking only about a minute for a GB of files. That is with a USB 2.0, so I'm not sure how it would do with USB 1.1.I would recomend this drive to anyone looking to clear some space on their main hard drive, to back up important files, or even if your transporting large files from one computer to another. The drive, USB cable, and power cord can quite easily fit in your backback or breifcase if you need to take it with you.
This is my second Presto 11-inch electric skillet. I do almost all of my frying in this skillet and love it. My other one lasted several years and was happy to see that I could find another one like it. I always put the skillet on the top rack in my dishwasher and the lid down below and this helps the life of the skillet. I cook at least 4 times a week using this skillet so I do recommend this to anyone that cooks. It saves my stove and grease that splatters. Also, good seller and fast in mailing. Thank you.
I have had this printer for a couple of years, it started out of the gate as a great printer, but shortly before I went thru my first ream of paper, the print started to streak and smear. Did many head cleanings and nothing fixed the problem. I ordered brand new print heads (four of them) and I might remind you, the diagnostic program said the print heads were still in good condition. After putting in the new prints heads, the printer was working great again. Shortly after I used up my next Ream of paper, the printer started acting the same way again. The Print head design on this printer is just horrible. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this printer. The printer heads are suppose to be good for 10,0000 pages, not 200 pages.
i tested it out with CDs, MP3, DVD, etc. Performs great. Seems real good value for money
The mount is excellent. Relieves me from having to worry about my Garmin i5 unit falling of the windshield due to loss in suction. Stays on the dashboard through twists and turns. Bumps seem to sometimes move it around a little but does not throw it off completely.
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!
Before I purchased the Panasonic P7105 printer I reviewed Small Office Home Office (SOHO) printers made by Samsung, Hewlett Packard, Minolta, and Brother. My goal was to spend no more than $230. Though the printers in this category offered decent print quality there was one option they did not have and that was automatic duplex printing. The most affordable printer that offered this feature was the P7105, so I increased my spending limit accordingly. I was also pleased that the printer came with 16MB of RAM and the company offered a $20 (2000 page) toner refill kit. Affordable printers often make up the difference in original savings by killing you with higher prices on the consumables such as the drum and toner.The printer did not set up very easily and I eventually went to their web site and downloaded the latest drivers. Once I was able to print I was very disappointed in the print quality. Even after ensuring that the toner save mode was off and the print quality was set to its highest setting, the print just seemed too gray and this was using 99+ bright white paper. The printer was noisy and the duplex feature was not smooth at all. The printer also had a memory problem and the uninstall did not work. When I called tech support they sent me to the Japanese web site to download a special uninstall program (which also crashed). The Tech also told me if the uninstall program did not work then to call back and be prepared to spend an hour on the phone cleaning up my system (their tech support is non toll free, so to fix their defective product you have to use your phone bill). They eventually told me to return the system. Even if I overlooked the memory problem, the printer was still of very poor quality. It felt cheap and flimsy. Since I could not find a local dealer who sold one, I brought it off the Internet site unseen. If you are considering this printer I would highly recommend trying to find one local so that you can see first hand the quality or lack there of. I eventually spent an additional $50 and purchased a Brother 1650 and the difference is day and night. If auto duplexing is not important then there are some good buys for under $200. If you need the duplexing feature then I would highly recommend the Brother 1650.
I love these cords. I use them on Ithaca PJ1000 Kitchen POS Printers. They are longer than the stock cords.
Being an older adult I was blown away with the marvels of this little machine. I have bought several audio books and just love it!
This camera is everything I was looking for in a camera. It is SMALL, easy to use (I never even had to read the user's manual to figure the bad boy out), the pictures and video are beautiful!The screen is a great size too. Everyone I know is jealous.
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.
A fine access point. In use all over the world by Fortune 500 companies.I personally have installed several hundred of these and have only seen one or two failures.Superior radio,strong,spectrally clean.
what a great deal these are 1 fifth the cost of my local chains i will be back
If Call Waiting matters to you...I bought this and used it for a couple of hours before realizing that it did not support Call Waiting AT ALL (unless you consider hanging up on your current call acceptable). The omission of such a commonplace phone system feature should have been stated up front - it was not. The "workaround" suggested by the Plantronics support staff is simply absurd and involves a five step process to "flash" over to the incoming call. As conveyed by the Plantronics support personnel:1. Pick up your phone / press Talk on your phoneNote: The step above may require a short sprint if you don't carry your phone around with you.2. Hang up the headset (this is NOT OPTIONAL, see below)3. Flash over to the incoming call using your phone's Flash/Talk buttonYou are now talking to your new party on your PHONE4. Click the headset button to turn the headset back on5. Hang up your phone.You must repeat steps 1 - 5 to return to your original call. The Plantronics web site FAQ states the following:=========================================Can I switch between calls ("Flash" feature) using the headset?If the user is on a call using the headset and receives another incoming all, pressing the headset button will simply hang up the current call but will not transfer to the new incoming call.*Important note: The "Flash" feature is deactivated when the CS55H headset is turned on. In other words, if the user turns the phone back on during an incoming call in order to view incoming Caller ID, pressing the "Flash" button on the handset will not switch to the other call.=========================================That said, the call quality and range of the headset was excellent and if call waiting/switching between calls is not important to you then you'll probably be very happy with it.
I like the portability and lightness, but really all it is is a glorified walkman.
This item was advertized as "usually bought together" with a clock radio that I bought.I am sure this product works just fine if you need it but I belive Amazon is to blamefor the misunderstanding. I talked to the seller and I agree with him that his productworks fine when you need it but I bought it because Amazon said I needed it not the seller
The first reason: 2 receiver units are wonderful. You don't have to move 1 from room to room; leave one in the bedroom and take the other one with you.2nd Reasons I bought this is because of the shape and stability of the receivers. We had another type of monitor and it's receiver was always falling or getting knocked over because it was so tall and easily set of balance. This receiver is low and well balanced, it does not fall over.The "glow" on the monitor is soft and not too bright.I have purchased 2 of these, and have sent the web site to other individuals I know who were needing baby gifts. I will recommend this product to anyone who asks me about baby monitors.
Happy with my purchase. My husband used on the airplane, was skeptical about quality for the price and was pleasantly surprised. Said worked well. Great bang for the buck item. Packaged well; EXACTLY what I wanted/expected; and came in a timely manner. No squeezing butt during Xmas. Like shopping this way -- no surprises, no anxiety.
perfect just what I wanted and needed to run along a wall thank you so much now I would like a 50 ft in white.. hope you get white ones soon thanks again
Never realized the importance of having a breaker to protect my shop and equipment. All my outlets in my work shop are ground fault, but a little extra safety steps can't hurt.
It has eight plug ins and even has a line collector to organize the coming in and out lines. In addition, it is supper slim compared to the old version.
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!
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.
It would have been nice to know that this product was not suited for the newer Stiletto 2. The case while constructed out of a nice soft material, is too big for the Stiletto 2 as the cutout for the wheel does not line-up properly. The biggest complaint is that there is no cutout on the right side of the case (as you look at it) for the on/off slider, so you must remove the unit from the case to turn it on or off.Could have been a really good product , but not worth the $30.
Bought the refurbished one. It is slightly on the heavier side but I love it and can't wait to use it more frequently once I get the right carrier bag.
Very good product like most of the Monster cable products. Used this versus banana connectors due to the fact that I do not have much room between back of the stereo and the wall. Otherwise would have used banana connectors. Works like it should.
I returned this item for having a stuck screen pixel. While I had it , I loved using it as a media player when attached to a projector in our hotel room. Whatching in on the leeeeetle screen was less than ideal. Looking forward to the rumored full screen version.
Very well constructed. Works well on long trips away from metro areas which is when I use it most. It can be difficult to find a clear frequency to use near congested cities. See top rated review from Eric William to get instructions for setting to International Mode (frequencies below 88.1) - this was a very helpful tip for getting a frequency that works most of the time (87.9). Eric's review and instructions are from 2008 but it still works on the latest iTrip I recently purchased. Even at 87.9, I still often get interference/static near metro areas which is why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. But this is not the fault of Griffin, it is a signal strength limit imposed by the FCC.
I looked around in several stores for this item and the stores were asking about $20. so I did not hesitate to buy it here!
I had no expansion card in my m515 Palm and the 64MB SD card was a true relief. It works fine. As expected, it is somewhat slower than the built-in Palm memory, but you can feel it only with large documents. One of the best things I could do with $25!
For the money, these are well worth the cost. work great, sound great. I have bought 5 so far.
I am really impressed with the quality of this photo bag. We have a Canon DSLR with four lenses-a Minolta Z3 plus all the chargers - batteries - instruction manuals - memory cards - and yeas they all fit. The shoulder strap is rubberized on the bottom for less slipping. Three outside zippered access pockets. Inside the top is a zippered mesh area for the manuals or other flat materials. All the sectional dividers are moveable for equipment positioning. The top cover has two clips to open with real metal clip housings as well as real metal clips on the shoulder strap. I would rate this as a really great bag. It looks good too.
Avoid Cannon. Build quality is horrendous. No good reason caused this camera quit working. I bought the Panasonic LX3 as a replacement and will avoid any and all Cannon products. I remember how popular the AE1 was and what a horrible camera it actually turned out to be so I should have known better.
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 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.
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 rebate advertised for this product is NOT for this product, but rather for the update to the dog collar transmitter.The rebate requires you to own both the DC20 dog collar AND the DC30 dog collar. You can purchase both if you wish, but if you buy only the handheld unit and the DC20, which is what this product listing is, you will NOT get the rebate.Beware. Your price after rebate is NOT $349.99. It is still $399.99
Keytronics has always made great keyboards, particularly for those of us getting along in age. They are large, USB friendly, just enough pressure on touch to not skip around, and easy to read. Love them. This is like my 20th keyboard. I go through a lot since I work on them 8 hours a day 7 days a week. Even attach one to my laptop. Can't praise them enough.
This tripod is ROCK solid. It is supposed to hold up to 14 lbs, but it can handle more weight than that. I use it to hold electronic equipment that weighs about 20 lbs. The leg locks are constructed out of metal. The legs pivot and lock from about 15 degrees to 90 degrees out. It is cheaper than the manfrotto or slik tripods. I reviewed many tripods before I settled on this one, mainly for the heavy weight capacity.
I opened my D-510 last night and took about 75 pictures today. My first impression is that it's a wonderful digital camera in keeping with my prior experience with Olympus film cameras. Picture quality, expecially photo colors are wonderful. I would not recommend the camera to someone who must have simplicity. While I quickly learned how to use the camera, I have extensive camera experience. The written documentation enclosed with the camera is minimal. While I had the camera operating within minutes, downloading photos to my PC did not go so well. The necessary drivers did not appear on my PC. I had to call the Olympus 800 number. The technical help I received was excellent and the wait time was short. One point - the 800 # message said that I might have a 20 minute wait. I actually only had to wait about two minutes. One of my relatives saw the pictures the camera took today. She's already ordered a D-510 for herself!
The battery seems to hold a charge very well. I have used it for a couple of sporting events without a charge in between shoots. I had to take off the rubber strip for it to fit properly. I did use it in the rain with no ill effects.
I love it! Just got it yesterday, too. IT's a bit exensive, I guess, but it looks REAL nice and operates pretty well, too. The headphone is also cool since you wear it on the back of your head, not the top.
The Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce flash diffuser is very effective as a flash diffuser, and is easily installed on the flash and easily stored on the flash in my bag to save space. It greatly improves the lighting distribution for interior shots and eliminates the "Hot Spots" and harshness of a naked flash. It doesn't change the "white balance" of the flash by introducing unwanted color to the light. I think this is a real solution to harsh flash lighting.
The phrase you get what you pay for is very appropriate when it comes to this product. While it holds papers okay. It frequently falls apart and is flimsy. It does not hold books well, the clip on top does little to nothing to hold things in place, and it only has one true place in which to keep it set in place as the other setting have no secure slot to prevent to small slates from sliding out. I would recommend spending extra to get a decent one if you really use it a lot.
this wireless keyboard does not stay connected to the RF transmitter; it loses its connection after a couple of minutes - be it at 2 feet or 2 inches distance. there is no discernable pattern, yet the problem is consistent enough to render the keyboard entirely useless.on the positive side, kensington support was very helpful and replaced the keyboard with the 2.4GHz, flawlessly operating pilotboard 64390. don't buy this one, get the 64390 instead.
The write up on this light is false. It is not a touchlamp and wasn't even the brand listed on Amazon's website. I returned it!
Just reciently returned my Sony NPFM50 battery that was sold as an oem product but was, in fact, a knock off of the oem battery. My camera would not recognize it as an infolithium battery and after powering up would then give me the message - infolithium only - and then proceed to shut down. I bought this as a spare and my battery that came with the camera worked fine. The seller understood and promptly refunded my money including the cost to return the new battery. My point: beware of fakes they are out there.
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.
Bought this for my tripod to replace the head that I had. Worked great for about a week and then the quick release snapped right off. Will not buy another one. Waste of money.
I`ll never know how this tv was.It arrived at my house with the screen shattered.Maybe it was the white glove delivery service amazon promised,which was a trucking co.that could`nt drive and had not strapped the box in the truck.The box slid allover the truck on the way here.Then it took over a month to get my money back.I would highly recommend buying a big item like this close to home.
This stand is a very study stand that can take a lot of use and abuse. I use it inside and outside. The only slight down side is the overall length of the stand when it is collapsed for transport. I have a 42&#34; bag and it will not fit so I have to buy a longer bag if I want to transport it with my other equipment or just carry it separately which is not really a big deal. I would recommend this stand if you need the extra height.
I purchased the Terk AM Advantage to improve AM reception on a Tivoli Model One table radio that I keep in the den. This AM loop turned out to be a great match for the Tivoli, improving reception immensely. I simply placed the loop atop the wooden cabinet of the radio, coupling it inductively to the internal AM antenna. It's made stations that came in weakly (if at all) perfectly listenable, with a minimum of noise. I'm truly staggered by the degree of improvement. Tuning the antenna to resonance is easy, but absolutely essential. I just tune the antenna to maximize the brightness of the signal strength LED on the front of the radio. I also tried the Terk with a Sangean PR-D5 during the daytime. This combination didn't show much improvement (nor did I expect it to), as the PR-D5 is already pretty sensitive on its own. Overall, I'm impressed.
Worked fine ,except.... e-mail addresses were listed alphabeticaly by last name. When transfered, listing came out alphabeticaly by FIRST name on Vista. Haven't been able to correct same. Frustrating!!!!!!!
I ordered this psckage of inks from Amazon and received it within a few days. The products were in good condition and I got them at a reasonable price. The printer gobbles up a lot of ink, so I was happy to be able to save some money by getting these ink tanks at a lower price.
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've had trouble with some brands of blank DVDs in the past, but these Maxell discs are good ones. I've had no problems with them at all.
needed to buy new memory for my new motherboard so i bought 2gb of ram wow what a difference more ram makes my machine run faster.
I purchased this headset to replace an old broken one. The PC151 has worked perfectly out of the box. Decent sound, good mic sound quality, easy to use controls, and comfortable. Glad I bought these - got another for my college student daughter's laptop.
...in this day and age create a device so ugly??? I don't understand. I looks like it was made in the 70s. When you buy that kind of "toy", the kind you take with you everywhere and show to everyone, you can expect it to look nice. This is just awful! Brown??? Ew!Go figure!
As soomeone who travels to various hot spots, the last thing I want is to be identified as someone carrying anything valuable. After a year of trying various noncamera bags for all my gear, I finally bit the bullet and got this. Now all my gear is secure and not bouncing around. I taped a sticker over the canon label. Wish it had a rapid access pocket for just the camera and mounted lens.Highly recommended.I would give it 5 starts if it did not have the big Canon label.
I purchased this item a few months ago for my Chumby One. The battery itself fit the Chumby pefectly and has allowed me to run that device on battery power when necessary. I couldn't ask for more of this item.
served its purpose (for workouts and whatnot)....nothing bad to say about it...it would get 5 stars if it somehow was designed to cover the top half of the i-pod
This is a great accessory for your iPod. It's small and easy to use and the quality is fantastic. I am a court reporter and use it as a back up during legal proceedings. Definitely recommend it.
I keep ordering the large post card size and keep getting the very small teeny business card size. I finally just gave up and choose not to spend any more money on this product
I have been into CB radios since they first came out. I also have 50 year experience as a ham radio operator and an electrical engineer. I have never had a better CB radio. I purchased a second one just to have in years to come as a spare. I use it every day-it has very low crosstalk from high power CB transmitters nearby on the Interstate.Can't beat it for the $Jay
No problems so far. Nice quality, small, but not to small. I recomend this product.
After seeing the overpriced cables at Best Buy, I immediately turned to amazon. I bought belkin because it's a "name brand" (as opposed to monoprice where I usually go) and I have to say it was worth it. The cable is thick, shielded and sturdy, and cost about half the price if not less than what I saw in retail. Definitely buy!
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
Received the unit yesterday. Plug it in this morning with the exitement .... The unit played exactly one single MP3 song then hung up. Powered cycle did not help. I unluged and put it back. Now it does not have display on its pannel. My CD is still stuck in there. ... I think you only get luck for certain unit, depending on the mood of their expertise employees when they build. Take your chance if you want to pay for the...price and possibly get hassle.
all around positive experiance ordering this camera.Reasonably priced and arrived on time.I'am very pleased
The sound quality you receive is good for the price. However they are uncomfortable in your ear and tend to fall out easily.
It takes a bit of wiggling to get the entire assembly into the dash but once you get it in it's solid. the instructions are great, very specific. i was a bit worried that i would damage the parts to keep as i was trimming the parts to discard but as long as you're careful and take your time you'll have no problem. great price, effective product, just a bit flimsy - although it does work very well. recommended... and basically you can't install the stereo without it!
I love this lens.It has opened up so many new possibilities. I use it all the time. I love not having to zoom and focus when I'm shooting it gives me more time to just get good shots.
Prompt Delivery. No problems with the Shipping Company. They brought it inside the house and unpacked it too. Product arrived in excellent condition. Works really well with markedly better picture quality than my old 32 " CRT TV. Too bad there is no 1080p broadcast in my area. Would highly reccommend this product to friends and family for the price I paid - $950 shipped and no taxes. Comes with tabletop stand which was very easy to install. - SJ
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...
Sssssssssllllllllloooooowwwwwwwwww.......Seriously, if you are looking to upgrade your 5 year old paperweight, then purchase this RAM. If you are building a computer from the ground up, you can spend a few more dollars and get a MUCH better product.
Here is everything I have learned from refilling my black lexmark black 17 cartridge DOZENS of times (colors don't refill as well and are quite prone to dieing):1)You can't let the cartridge go dry before refilling it.2)Use a hammer/screwdriver combo to knock the green top off the cartridge.3)Have a lot of paper towel on standby and refill over a tarp/plastic4)Wash hands with soap and COLD water and dry with paper-towel. And ink on hands will disappear within 1-2 days.5)Refills about 3 times per bottle.5.1)Tape the cap back on cartridge (Get Direction right). Store ink refiller in plastic ziploc.6)May have to run cleaning cycle up to 5 times...if not fixed, goto 77)Take some papertowel and soak lightly with HOT HOT water.8)Hold cartridge tip on it for about 15 seconds. Dry with another sheet of papertowel. Repeat up to 3 times. Run more cleaning cycles.9)If above doesn't work, the cartridge is dead.10)Enjoy.
I needed a new light for my bedside table, and I am thrilled with this light. It is larger than I expected, like a previous reviewer mentioned. Looks great with its modern crackle finish and silver base, like it costs more than it actually did! I really like the three light settings, too.
I bought this monitor because it fit in the bookshelf case on mt desk. This is a second monitor on my computer. First if you put the monitor in 1600 x 1200 the screen becomes bigger than the monitor, so the display moves when the curor gets to the edge of the screen. I set the display to 1680 x 1050 and the display fits the monitor with no moving around. If you are purchasing this monitor because it has speakers - don't. The speakers sound like a tin can phone. Buy a real speaker system. I find that its real hard to purchase monitors over the internet because I can't determine the picture quality. There are better monitors but not at the price I purchase this one at. I recommend standing in the store for 30 minutes and visually compare monitors before purchasing and never purchase a monitor for anything but the display.
If it were back illuminated it would have five stars plus! I too found it difficult to sync with my bluetooth but I have a "star" usb that has five extra dongles so I use theirs... flawless item otherwise and a live saver. ergonomics is KEY for me it rocks...
I bought this product from amazon, the product is good and so far there are no issues. Though delivery was done on time, it could have been a bit faster.
I just got a jumpdrive trio a few weeks ago. I use it as a memory stick reader to transfer digital images and as a USB drive. Its great that it doesn't require drivers(Win2K/XP). All other memory stick readers I have used were much larger and required installing drivers. If you have a spare memory stick or MMC/SD card laying around, the jumpdrive is a great way to turn it into a USB drive for transferring files. Here are the transfer speeds I got using a 64MB Lexar memory stick.- Used a 46MB Test FileUSB 1.1 Port: 65 sec to write, 55 sec to readUSB 2.0 Port: 45 sec to write, 45 sec to readFrom what I understand the memory stick media is likely limiting the speed. Pairing the jumpdrive with fast MMC or SD cards will likely show faster results.The only concern I have with this device is that the plastic body and hinge feel somewhat fragile.
I found that the camera was not as good as they had admitted. Oh dont get me wrong for the price it's great ( for outdoors in daylight ) it takes a good picture but still pixelated and it does show up &quot;boxy&quot;
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 AAA 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 (12-14 hours per day) 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.
Apple is always Apple.This is my first ipod and I liked it..Though I was little afraid after seeing some of the reviews but apple always rocks...and I think its worth paying or this Brand.
I liked this mouse and keyboard so much that I recommended it to a new co-worker who sits right next to me. All of a sudden, my mouse/keyboard didn't work when she was using hers...they interfere with each other. I called Kensington tech support and it turns out they're on the same frequency with no way to change it. You have to be 30 feet away from each other to avoid interference. How annoying is that?
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.
I've never owned any products by KLH but after reading the reviews here i felt confident that they would be decent. I have a new high end sony receiver and all monster cable. So that's not the problem. I set these up as rear speakers. They didn't stay up long. They emit a constant hum as soon as they're turned on. Sound quality was poor with no definition. They were so bad, i had to send them back since they detracted from my other speakers. Don't be fooled and think you can get good, quality speakers at this price. The product is actually even cheaper.
For $7 you can not go wrong. The construction feels a bit cheap but the keyboard works and there are no frills or nasty surprises. I have a few of these now and they have never let me down, and even if they did ... for the price I doubt I would be overly upset.
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 is the best for the person on the go or someone who has a mobile office. Unlike some of the more advanced Palm models, this model is alkaline battery operated, making it a real plus when I need to sync data in my car with my laptop. The more advanced models which have an electric cradle require a power supply to charge and sync. The m100 needs only the sync cord. It's super for those who want to travel lite. I've heard others report of difficulty with the m100 cover. I removed it in favor of an accessory case. The price on this one is REALLY great. You don't have to break the bank to get re-organized. At this price, the fact that it is not upgradeable is irrelevant! By the time I need an upgrage, I'll probably want a newer model anyway!
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.
The left ear piece stopped functioning 5 days out of warranty. Otherwise it is a great product.
I have a bunch of 55mm filters from an older camera but I needed them to fit a lens with a 52mm thread. This did the trick. It's made of metal and I haven't had any trouble getting it on or off.
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.
Fist off, I'll say that as a player, this thing was pretty slick when it was working. Good sound, I like the screen, everything about it was great. But now, I own a $300 paperweight...The drive on this thing has been corrupted, and now my PC no longer recognizes the device. I have tried everything, and support can't help me either. But basically since I have owned it, I have had to deal with frequent &quot;flake outs&quot; where the player decides it can't figure out what it's doing and shuts off. Twice, the tag database has been corrupted to the point where I have had to reformat the player, and on this third time around, the reformat fails, and I'm pretty much stuck with a music player with no songs on it. It has been nothing but problems since the start.Again, decent player when it works, but I've since gone online and checked other sites' reviews of this thing and I'm not the only one who has had MULTIPLE problems with the device. I wish I could give this thing a good review but to anyone going out and buying one, be prepared to be frustrated, and possibly left out in the cold with an unusable device.
This product is convenient and so far has worked well. It was expensive though and the risk is that if either the modem or router fail then the entire unit is junk. The alternative is to buy a separate modem and router which is actually less expensive. Still, I was willing to pay a premium for the convenience and don't regret my decision.
I HAD TO CONTACT THE VENDOR FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW BATTERY.IT DOES TAKE SPECIAL HANDLING.I WOULD SUGGEST THE VENDOR INCLUDE AN INSTRUCTION SHEET WITH THE PRODUCT.AS OF THIS MOMENT THE LAPTOP IS WORKING AT TOP SPEED!!!!THANKS
I've gone through 3 different headsets before this one mostly from Logitech. Each one took a while to get used to as well as find a comfort level since they were behind the neck style headsets. This headset is the first over the head headset I've had and it's incredibly comfortable straight out of the box. The sound in the headphones is excellent. I play a lot online and use Ventrillo. The sound quality from the mic is excellent. I think I've found my headset finally. Now hopefully, my cat won't eat this one.[Update]Still have this headset and love it. It was well worth the price I paid for it. It has proven to be a sturdy little thing as well. I can't count how many times I've nearly sat on this. The noise cancellation is superb. My poor husband has to resort to tossing paper clips at me to get my attention when I'm playing or listening to music.
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!!
The new Zire Palm 21 is essentially an updated version of the original Zire, itself an update of the lowly m100, with the following changes:* 8MB of Ram (still not upgradeable) vs. hobbled 2MB.* A better battery.* A slightly better processor. (This is largely irrelevant, because most Palm functions are nearly instantaneous anyway).All of the other limitations of the original Zire still exist, chief among them the small, dim dark-grey on light-grey (so very 1979) screen and the utter lack of expandability.Believe me, screen size matters when you are pointing and clicking on a tiny keyboard on your Palm. This is by far the smallest, dimmest screen you can buy.The 8MB allows for only relatively basic address and scheduling functions, but is a big improvement from 2MB.It's intended to be a starter model with limitations that will have you thirsting to upgrade, and often comes free with new computers.The three PALM programs that I consider essential would come close to overwhelming this puppy. They are: Mapopolis (a mapping program from Mapopopolis.com with keyword-searchable street maps), Avantgo (an online news service that downloads articles to your palm) and Vindigo (a restaurant, movie and city guide).To me, this model is only for those misguided and poor folks who would have bought the now-discontinued original Zire model but want 8MB. There are far better models out there for only a few more bucks. You can find some of the excellent Handspring Visor or Palm's own Vx/m500/m515 models used for far cheaper, which feature larger, brighter grey screens and 8 MB. Sony's B/W CLIE line of Palm OS handhelds are also better, for a few more bucks.If you can afford it, I'd definitely trade up to the Tungsten E -- which features 32MB, a brilliant hi-res color screen, expandability, MP3 and a slick form factor. It costs twice as much and is worth every penny.Here's a basic PALM product guide:Zire/Zire 21/Palm m100: Bottom of the line. Designed to suck you in but leave you wanting more. Think of this as the Chevy Chevette of Palms. Plagued by skimpy, dim screens.Palm m505: Discontinued color model features horrible washed out color screen. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.Palm TUNGSTEN TE: The new standard for low-priced, high-value color palms. Features 320x320 brilliant screen, 32MB Ram, MP3 capability with headphone jack, high quality battery and slick, shirt-pocketable form factor.Palm Zire 71: Excellent, but expensive model features a low-res digital camera that is Okay only for small web page photos or email.Tungsten T2: Expensive model features drop down graffiti screen. Not worth the extra cash over the TE, unless you need/want Bluetooth.Tungsten T3: Longer, 320x480 screen. Otherwise, similar to T2. Expensive.For competitors, check out the Handspring Treo models, which feature thumbpads and a small form factor (some with phones).But I've heard Sony's customer service is weak compared to Palm's easy-as-pie returns. These things do break from time to time, so keep that in mind.Also compare to PocketPCs, which have started to come down into the two-hundred smacker price range, but still can't beat Palm's small form factor and ease of use...If you haven't bought a Palm yet, now's a great time to try it. It's basically an extension and backup for your brain, and who doesn't need that?Enjoy!
I bought this item from Amazon. The HD TV tunner and all inputs are great. I also bought a Samsung 720P & 1080i DVD player. For this TV it is the perfect match. Both the HD TV and DVDs at 720p & 1080i look crystal clear. The packaging on the TV was also great. I had a serious problem with a 42" Toshiba that had a cracked LCD (shipping) because of bad packaging from Toshiba (it seems). I realy like the ease of use of the remote control on the Samsung 46". In the near future when the bluray war has ended I will upgrade to an 1080P TV.
After the driver installed, bootup my XP takes 5 mins, before one half a min.Also Internet connection is fine but can't see other PC (LAN) all the time.This min ok, try again, can't connect.....
Very happy with this product looks great. Mount is adjustable for height as well as being able to turn side to side. All wires hide in the mounting arm so you have a clean install. Matching stand is required I believe there are a few different models that go with this stand all are nicely made and look good.
That being said, the battery worked fine in my rackmounted APC 750 unit and has been working for many months, and you have to love the free shipping, I did!
I replaced an old satellite tv "rabbit" device that gave up the ghost. This one runs over 5.4 hz and installs quickly and easily. Great range.
I bought these headphones for my brother, and had them shipped to his address. They were everything he wanted and it was easy to make the payment and have a different shipping adress. Product was like just bought from the store.
There's no substitute for a good piece of glass.There's no short cuts or easy ways around getting what you need in photography. You will most likely need to break down and buy various lenses.However, if you are like me and want to "try" to cover as many bases as you can in one shot, then this is a GREAT lens for you.I love this lens. I'm sure there's sharper Canon L lenses out there...no doubt. BUT for the price and versitility, you can't beat this lens.Great for telephoto up to 500mm, and great for portraits back down at 50-100m.The only negatives about this lens is that, it's heavy for one. Very heavy and you will need to get used to the weight. It's VERY hard to get sharp images at 500mm (or even less) just by holding the camera. You will need a bright sunny day, unless you're shooting 50-300mm. SO, you need a tripod. Make sure the tripod holds a good 10lbs. or more. So that pushes your expenses up there too. Your filter size on this is very odd and very large. So add in another $75 UV filter.. $300+ for a good circular polarizer... BUT do NOT play around with an expensive lens without at least a UV filter to protect it from scratches.The other negative is the aperature. f6.3 at 500mm is quite slow - take that in combination with the weight and you get a LOT of blurry photos.This lens is not for the impatient. However, I feel Sigma did a real good job of giving photographers what they want. I feel Sigma is a great company because everytime you turn around say "I love this Canon lens, I wish it went to this, or I wish it was this.." BOOM - Sigma comes out with what you need. Canon's comporable lens I believe is 100-400mm....sure you can get the teleconverter but guess what? There's a teleconverter for this too! ...and you can never go backwards to get the 50mm you're losing. Maybe there are sacrifices in some other places (as I FIRST stated, there's no replacement for good glass)....but Sigma doesn't hammer you over the head for the cost. So you ask yourself, is paying another $600 for an image stabilizer or $300 for a few more milimeters or a billion more for an L lens really worth it?That's where Sigma - and this lens - shine. In giving you what you want for a good price.I can't say you won't have frustrations, but after you get a good work out from holding this lens, you'll be quite happy.PS - in regard to another review claming the f5.6 at 500mm. I do NOT reccommend using your camera on this setting. I know my Canon 20D allows it, or claims it. BUT it is NOT correct. I think it's a flaw - perhaps between the digital conversion somewhere? Anyway, your photos will come out soft if you use f5.6 at 500mm. Took me forever to figure that out. I thought the lens was junk for a while because I wasn't listening to what the box/manual/lens said!
I was going to replace my old digital camera with 3-x optical zoom and narrowed my search to these specific features: 12x optical zoom, image stabilizer (otherwise 12x zoom is practically useless), 4-5 mpx, reasonably light and compact, fast.Panasonic Lumix FZ5 met all the criteria and after some considerations I bought it. So far the camera has not disappointed me: great performance, sharp pictures. I am just enjoying how the long zoom works and fully satisfied with image stabilizer. The camera is very fast, responsive and user friendly. The set of several shooting modes helps to take excellent pictures both indoor and outdoor. There are several options for beginners and advanced users.Overall, I am very happy with Panasonic Lumix FZ5. Still, if you are looking for a camera with a powerful optical zoom AND image stabilizer you can also consider Canon PowerShot S2 IS, or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 which will be released soon. You may want to visit your retailer and try the camera - this is the best way to find out if the camera is yours.
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
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
This is a great product at a reasonable price. It is nice too have a reliable product that can scan, print, copy, and fax and have it all in one unit.
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.
Not much to say about a lightbulb other than it worked and it was the right wattage for the application I needed it for. Used these to replace (3) 50W bulbs in a kitchen fixture that was just too bright (and hot) with the 50W bulbs installed. These produce good light, less heat (duh) and so far are holding up well.
Absolutely a wonderful and solid product. Packaged nicely and professionally manufactured. I ordered 2 sets of these for my battery bank. You can not go wrong with these. I also ordered the Absolute ANL100-2, 2 Pack ANL Fuses 100 Amp Gold Plated and they fit perfectly with these holders.
I bought this camera for my girlfriends daughter. For her birthday she wanted either a horse, a baby sister or a small pink digital camera with a large screen and was able to shoot video. We opted for the camera.... This one took care of it all. It's a snap to use and has lots of shooting modes. The video looks great and action shots are captured perfectly with no special settings at all. Comes with a nifty docking station. It ended up being a great choice.
Okay, so I got these buds recently to replace my THIRD pair of Apple In-Ear earbuds (which I completely DO NOT reccomend), and to compliment my new black 60 GB iPod Video. The first pair I purchased broke immedietly, one of the earbuds disconnected from the wire, and for that reason alone I'm giving these 4 stars.When I bought these, I actually bought the EX71's at the same time, unsure of what set I would prefer. I was happily surprised that I liked the fit of the 51s better, and that the sound quality was indistinguishable. The fit on the 51s is really nice, especially when compared to the Apple buds I had been using. It may take a little time to get acclamated to the feel of the buds (and to find the right size), but once you do - they remain in-place, wihout being uncomfortable.I use my iPod a lot at the gym, and these have been great thus far at staying in place, and cancelling out the gym noise around me. They are also great on the subway, cancelling out that noise well too.All in all, for $25, you can't go wrong (in my opinion), even when comapred to their more expensive sibblings.
Printing, scanning is great. Copying is slow - for the unit is not really meant for it - for emergency copying only). But the main problem is the ink. The colored inks goes low even you print only in black. If one cartridge goes out of ink, the machine is useless. It is "a must" to replace it. Using all black cartridges does not do the trick. It will give a message something like "not compatible color cartridge". I remember that I had a canon before (12 years ago) and I had the same problem - the ink. That's the catch on why it's cheap. Canon should work on this area. Ink problem.
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.
Great earphones, my son has them glued to his head as much as possible. He loves them.
Prior to buying the "new" ex51's, I had a pair of ex71's and a pair of black ex51's. Both worked fine and both were durable as hell (they have been dropped and stepped on multiple times and still retained its sound and durability), until my friends stepped on them. So to replace my beloved headphones I bought a pair of white ex51s. Initially, they looked great and sounded great, but after using them for about 1 month, the rubber wiring started deteriorating and the wires started getting exposed. I thought this had something to do with my lack of care in using them, however, after doing some research, I realized that Sony had recently started using a different, cheaper rubber to make their fontopia headphones. When this rubber is exposed to heat (like body heat) or sweat, it begins to melt and because of the way the headphones are designed (the fontopia design), most customers will have this problem. I tried emailing Sony about this problem, but it's been 3 weeks without a reply. Furthermore, employees at Sony stores told me that they were aware of this problem, but they refused to give me new ones or a refund because they say "the damages are not covered in the warranty." Calling Sony support doesn't really seem to work either because their operators will act like idiots and pretend like I'm the only customer with this kind of problem. This product loses 4 stars for Sony's lack of responsibility and their carelessness in production adjustments.
I spent an hour looking for something like this. The plug fits flat, about 1/2 inch total. I needed many for UPS installs in IDFs where there was less than an inch of clearance. Saved the day! Tight connection and heavy duty.
Found the perfect position on the wall for this mount. We have an option of Ceiling or wall mount with this very heavy duty Projector mount. Easy 3 long screws and big enough diameter we have no doubt this will stay put. No vibration with this heavy metal mount. The picture does not show how strong this mount really is. I searched long and hard before finding the perfect mount. Would buy another if I ever needed one. It is the most versatile and comes with an optional length arm. Very thoroughly thought out product.
I bought this little system after reading all the reviews of other people. Some liked it and others didn't. But I already have a stereo speaker by JBL in the living room. JBL has been one of the industry leaders in sound system. So that was why I decided to get this one for my newly purchased DELL computer. After I hooked up the speakers, my expectation was high enough to be really sensitive. To make it short, the sound is simply awesome!!!! Those two littel ones have an astonishing high(treble)frequency and clarity that I haven't heard from any other speakers including my standup speakers. And the bass from the subwoofer is so powerful. This system is much better than those with 4 or 5 surround system. I highly recommend this product!
Lots of room to plug in our items. Great to help organize our plugs. No problems with this thus far, 6 months later.
This is exactly what I needed. It is very spacious and will serve my needs perfectly
I should have wrote this early. I bought this 5 years a go from bestbuy and still can't believe it is selling. I had no problems yet. I love the disc ex-chang thing. i paid [...] when I first got it. I just wanted to say how good it has been to me.Wednesday, March 14,2007 6:42 P.M. EST
I purchased this DVDR drive because it is USB.I have a computer entertainment system connected to my big screen TV. I set up a USB hub about 10 feet from my computer on the living room coffee table. The DVDR drive is on the coffee table so we can put in a DVD movie or game easily without walking up to the computer.The DVDR drive is sturdy enough to leave on the coffee table (in the horizontal position). If it gets bumped during a movie, there is no movie lag time. It is also a very attractive drive.Tip to get audio on your movie: Just use the windows media player to play DVD movies. It is free from Microsoft. Why use the software that comes with the drive when the existing windows software already works well?
Everything you need, with nothing on the dash. I bought the panasonic expansion module, with the ipod cable, bluetooth kit, and a backup camera from pyle and an xm antenna from terk.
I had used the Magellan Maestro 3100 my sister has and was impressed with the unit. I needed a GPS unit and stupidly bought a Tom Tom unit because of the price. What a big mistake! I am real happy I bought this unit to replace the Tom Tom unit. Buy this GPS!
Great optics, very light and well worth the investment.I had an older model for over ten years until I replaced it with this pair. I had been looking for another pair for over six months until I came back to this pair.
I bought the 3109 three months ago and I haven't had a problem with it yet. More importantly, I haven't had the need for something that it didn't have.TAKE NOTE: If you don't have a amplifier/receiver with 5.1 or DTS and don't need/want the two tray option, the 2109 is equally good at a much lower price. You can buy a lot of DVD's for the difference in price.In either case, you can appreciate the audio and visual quallity of the Toshiba product. They know what they are doing and deliver second to none products.
I gave it 4 stars because of the 11 Mbs top speed, but I knew this going in. It works fine for what I am currently doing. It was easy to setup and has worked flawlessly. It should really be 5 stars.
As a networking expert for over 15 years experience and 10 years cisco network products. Ordered this because it's a product from cisco and I always trusted them for best value for the business. However Cisco this time failed me big time. Initial configuration was quick and everything working, saved the configuration and reboot to test it again. then weird thing happened, the same configuration didnt' work. First time I thought it's the configuration problem and I tried another time. The second time happened exaclty the same as first time. working for initial setup and not working for reboot startup. Even I backup the configuation and restore the configuration, no luck. Don't waste money and ernengy unless you are consultant charging per hour.
Works perfectly. No drops. Just like an ethernet cable would be. Since it has four ports, I can plug four items in with no problem. I imagine I could put a switch into one of the ports to add more items, but haven't tried it.Bought this to add to my existing system of one sending unit and one other receiver. Plugged one into the wall next to my entertainment center (DirectTV DVR, WD TV LIVE, PS3 and Wii all plugged into it and working well).Plugged this one in the garage downstairs and around the corner for a security system. Got the blue light sync indicator within 5 seconds.If I plug in my laptop, I get an IP within five seconds. Works great anywhere I plug it in...all over the house.Remember...this is just an extra receiver. You have to buy the sender unit separately (it comes with one receiver like this one, too).
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.
Bought this for my son and sent it to South Korea. He is going on an adventure in the jungles of Borneo, Hiking in Maylasia and finishing his trip with sight seeing in Japan. He said the lens is great for capturing the landscape and the people in each country!
I had no difficulty configuring this device to work with my Windows wireless network, and the drive worked for 5 weeks. At that time a hardware failure caused it to cease functioning. Amazon will allow returns for a fraction of the purchase price (I am out of the 30 day window, and have no packaging at this point), and SimpleShare only offers to repair the device.Unfortunately, my sample of one leads me to think I'll have a mean time to failure of 5 weeks (sure, this isn't how this metric is determined, but you can remind me of that after you back up your precious photos on it), so it is effectively useless to me. I don't want it repaired. I want my money back.Don't back up your computer, pictures, or other precious data on this device.
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 have an HTPC that uses a ATI Radeon 9700Pro. I have been using the adaptor that was provided by ATI for over six years and it finally went bad. This new adaptor was a perfect replacement and was plug and play. I couldn't ask for anything better. It is great to have video on the HTPC again!!! Thanks Cablemart.
...whenever I catch a cold I pound the stuff down like water, and as long as i don't over-do it (two packets a day) it seems to minimize the severity/duration.jeff
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.
These little babies may be small, but don't let that fool you. The sound is amazing, with awesome bass, something you wouldn't expect with something that is less than $6.00. The earphones themselves are very comfortable and stay in place very well, they never fall out or move around while in my ears. So all in all I'd say these earphones are well worth the money, I'd even pay $20.00 for them.
good frequency responsevery light-weightvery comfortable: does not press earsseals around ears, shutting out external soundsnice long cableat under a score, price is good
I've been really impressed with this rangefinder. I was initially cautious about spending a good amount of change on a laser rangefinder, mostly because of some people saying that it can be difficult to lase the pin.I've got to say, getting a good reading is not difficult at all. You might have to press the button a few times, but you will get a good range in about five seconds of targeting the pin. If for whatever reason you can get the pin, the flag is a great target.The one reason I'm really enthusiastic about having a rangefinder -- especially this one, which works well and was quite a bargain -- is that having an accurate distance for shots less than 100 yards. I'm one of those guys who bought Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible and have measured out how far I hit my lob wedge, sand wedge, and pitching wedge using 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 swings. So I know exactly how far I hit each of those clubs with those swings, but how was I to know whether I should use a 1/2 pitching wedge or a 3/4 sand wedge if I could not be sure whether I was 65 or 75 yards from the pin?With a rangefinder like this, you'll know. In just two rounds I've been able to stick at least three longer pitches within 3 feet of the pin, just because I knew exactly how far I'd have to hit one of my wedges. I have no doubt that this thing is helping me score better, and who doesn't want that?
First of all, I would just like to commend the Eagle service. I am on the 3rd floor in my apartment building, and getting a TV of this size up to my Apt would be difficult enough, and this service made those issues irrelevant.As for the TV:I was so dead set on the LCD 40-42", and 1080P, but after I did some research, I realized that 1080P isn't going to be in wide use for quite some time. So I noticed this TV had a contrast ratio of 15,000 to 1. Most LCD TV's had 10,000 to 1 or so, so I viewed this as a huge plusI did more research of this TV on AVS forum, to make sure that there were no issues, manufacturing defects etc, and to my knowledge, I was unable to find such issues.I set up the TV on the wall using a Peerless mount, and when I finally turned the TV on and connected it to an HD source.. all I can say was WOW!! I am totally hooked. We ended up putting this in our bedroom, meanwhile we have a 30" Samsung Slimfit TV in the Living Room, so you must imagine there is now a lot of TV watching in Bed.In summary:For those who are hesistant to go with a Plasma - trust me on this - Do not hesitate, and go and get this TV you will not be disappointed!!
Great Item, I used it with my Nikon D80. Makes taking pictures easy. I used this to take photos of my roommate for "passport" style photos and it let the subject be in charge of when the shutter went off. It is great for any time you are using a tripod. You just set it down, set the camera to operate with the remote or the remote+timer and you can be anywhere inside or outside of the frame taking photos with a tiny remote that you can hide in your hand.
This product is extremely easy to set up and use. Connection to the computer was very easy, and the instructions are clear. The projector is quiet and provides a very bright image, even in a lighted room.
Used this to connect my Garmin eTrex with serial adapter to my USB only laptop. Installed with no difficulty and works as it should.
Battery arrived on time, with proper tracking information and all. Works great in my Axim x51, too. However, as one reviewer has already noticed, the battery is 2250mAh, not 2400, as tech. specs on the site say.
I don't know why anybody would buy 50$+ remote where this puppy can do anything and can learn anythingGood thing for me is that I have Sony HDTV, Sony Rcvr, Sony DVD and it all were set with basic functions. Took fiveminutes to make it learn advanced TV functions.Took 15 minutes to make it learn sat remote, with almost all the funtions, almost all.I would say go for it. I found instructions straight forward and easy to follow.I have replaced 6 remotes with this one..Life can't be better...I would say go for it...No complaints about delivery..
Should be such a great product, but----the user manual is just short of being useless. Fortunately the device itself is quite intuitive. Spend a little time with it, and it is easy to figure out, at least for the most part. I have no interest in any feature except the navigation, so haven't tried any other one. Having tried smaller screens, the 7 inch screen is SO much better than the small ones. The small ones may have great voice commands, but you really can't see much of anything when they're up on the dash. This one is an exception. you can see lots, and there is a lot of other info displayed as well, such as speed, etc. It is also extremely useful at night, for seeing ahead how sharp curves in the road are, so you can navigate safely through unfamiliar territory, especially when road conditions are questionable.Plenio, please get your act together on the user manual. This is otherwise a great product. Also make sure you have software updates quickly and easily available, as maps get outdated quickly in this time of rapid road construction and development. Your product has showed me out in a field when I'm on a fairly new section of road.HN
These are the best value I have found in flash memory. It's definitely the best thing out and you'll wonder what you did before you had one. wwr@virginia.edu
Like many of the reviewers, iFind this product to be iNother piece of Steve Jobs' garbage. Apple sucks when it comes to making hardware (and software for that matter). This particular, silver/white piece of iGarbage iFroze after iFew months and could not be restored. It is the second iPod (over 80 gigs) that has done that to me. iHave now learned my lesson to NOT buy Apple hardware garbage anymore.iTunes is decent enough, iSuppose --- but iRecommend downloading music from [...] (88 cents per download) or Amazon.com and getting iBetter piece of hardware (not Apple).Remember: don't believe the iPe. Apple sucks.
The reason I buy Crucial more than any other memory is because they have an memory adviser tool on their website that you can download and tells you exactly what memory you need, guaranteed. It takes the guesswork out of figuring out the difference between all these hundreds of modules and what all those codes mean.It wasn't the cheapest but they delivered it quickly and I installed it quickly. I received an old Sony VAIO laptop which was as slow as molasses. I Googled the manual online and it gave me the precise instructions to replace the RAM from the Sony website. Forget about Youtube or any other website, the manufacturer's website is best.It took me less than 10 mins to open the package, open the laptop and put the new RAM in. Afterwards the speed difference was amazing. Before it was glacial, now it's fast. I'm very pleased with Crucial's RAM.
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 have used this for a year now and subjected it to much abuse, it has gone flying across the ground, gone through the washing machine, etc, and it still works great. Pretty easy to use, very compact, so good for sports. Would buy again.
I am very happy with TDK dvd burner, but not this media. I bought 20 disks, and after using 7 of them, 3 had problems as described in the title. To be specific, after about 90 minutes, images become blurred, jumping, and sometimes complete darkness, and unwatchable. I used other brand like Memorex which gave no problem in recording the same images or movies. So buyers beware.
This mike works exaclty as advertised and it is very clear. It was very easy to install and configure.
Whoever sold this to me needs to make sure the products they sell in the future, actually work right. My iPod needs to be restored all the time because it loads too slow and then isn't recognized and tells me to restore it. i am getting fed up with it and will be getting a new iPod soon and will be selling this one. The screen works and the audio works, but I have to restart it four times at least to get my computer to read it, and then it's hit and miss from there. I am not satisfied at all with this, but it will have to do until I can get a new one.
I'm a musician and I use the TuneTalk all the time to record song ideas. It has one annoying flaw...often it cuts out. A second or two are just gone. This is expecially annoying when a song suddenly jumps ahead a few words- there goes the tempo when you're trying to play along.If anyone knows how to fix or avoid this let me know.
I love this camera!!! It took me a long time to get up the nerve to invest in a digital, but I have no regrets about this one in the least, and I am thrilled at my picture quality. A couple of things: I haven't tried it with lenses yet. A friend has the A70 and has used a macro lense on it; she didn't think it worked as well as it should... I don't know if Canon A80 will have similar issues, but the macro shots on the A80 without lenses are good enough I don't think I care! Plus, even the capability of using additional lenses on a camera this size and price blows me away. The flip-out screen is Worth It. Yes, that cute little addition is actually worthwhile. Go for it. The automatic setting on this is great -- I haven't improved on it (but will try the P setting adjustment mentioned in another review - thankyou!), but the landscape, portrait, and different color settings are great additions. I've only had this camera 9 months, but I have already learned a ton about photography, and this camera challenges me to keep improving! It has plenty of room to grow on! This camera is easy to understand, very adaptable, allows all the control one can expect in a camera at this level and then some -- and most of all, makes beautiful pictures even with no effort at all. Buy It! Buy It!
The Zen Micro Photo is full featured, easy to use, and carries enough memory to hold an entire music library. The only feature I find annoying is the screen constantly fades out in order to save energy. In order to see music information, you need to touch the slider to activate the screen. After a while, however, all you really care about is listening to high quality music, which the Zen Micro does very well. If fact, I liked mine so much, I ended up buying one for my son.
The PSYC is great. i love the bookmark funtion,but not the AVLS. Hahahahaha!
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.
It was delivered on time and works just fine. It connects directly to the Garmin GPS, not to the bracket, which I understand is the preferred connection.
This product is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! I gave it one star only cause u had to give it something.There are much better products out there. You may spend 20 more dollars or so, but its worth it.This thing is a certified piece of trash.
This printer produces beautiful pictures, (when it works), I liked the idea of not using ink cartridges, you know in advance how many pictures you will be able to print. After a little while; and I mean a very little, like 3 months; it started having problems puling the paper, it will either just jam or say that the ink needed to be replaced. Until it finally stop completely working. Don't buy this printer, you will waste your money.
I bought "Touch Screen 4GB 2.8-Inch TFT MP4/MP3 Movie Music Personal Media Player" + "Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter (BULK Packaging) " which Amazon recommend. but the SD adapter cannot be inserted into slot of Mdia player! I went to lots store for help. but I was told, this SD adapter is too big to inserted! Money just wasted!!Very bad recommendation! amazon just cheat me again to buy more unused goods!!
This one's a no-brainer. I read many reviews before purchasing these and was willing to spend more money also. What it comes down to is the price to sound quality ratio....you can't beat it. The sound is great compared to other similar sets of speakers costing more money. I don't watch movies on this computer but I would venture to guess they would sound fine. I use them more for music while computing. I noticed the price has gone up a tad probably due to the reviews being so good. I think I paid around $37.
broken when recieved it-led didnt work so you cant see the channel your on-it turns on but thats about all
I have had this drive for over a year now. At first it seemed okay, but the software that comes with it does not work well, the drive itself spends more time frozen than functioning, and the website has not been a helpful place for information. Before I realized what a problem this drive is I got one for my mom, too. She's having the same problems. I am researching other backup drives but will not even consider getting anything from Western Digital.
I will order all of my printer ink this way.
From all the reviews I was excited and expected these to be exquisite headphones, but they are just regular everyday phones. Nothing special, pretty uncomfortable. Definitely don't buy if you sleep listening to music or want to rest on your ear.They broke within the month. Awesome.As soon as the little sponge comes off they are useless.
Connections were loose inside...so had to take cover off and inspect since it didn't come on after plugging in.Not as pictured. Foot is plastic not metal. Tires are thin and not substantial...toy like junk.Didn't inspire that keeping this was going to go well. Returned it the next day.Bought a Sears Craftsman. Quality was better and it worked without fiddling or hasseling around.
12 outlets with a footprint that takes up not much more room than an 8 outlet surge protector. Perfect to handle my power needs and keep my cords managed nicely.
The case arrived within a short time after ordering. It was packaged well, and dropped right on my door step. The quality of the backpack, including the stitching was top notch. My camera items easily fit into the large case along with all the accessories.Thanks for a great product.
My main reason for buying this remote was that I have our TV's sound routed through an oldSherwood RX-4105 2-Channel 100-Watt Stereo Receiverto a separate set of speakers and I wanted my remote to control the sound as well as the TV, satellite box/recorder, and our Phillips DVD player.This remote does it all. It had all of my ancillary devices' codes listed in the booklet, and I was able to program them all in, including the Sherwood. (Now I can quit asking hubby for the Sherwood's sound remote.)But WAIT--- the satellite box's DVR recording features did not work on the satellite part of the Sony remote!Not to worry: This Sony remote has the ability to "teach" it's buttons what you want them to do! I was amazed at how easy it was to teach the recording/playback keys on this remote to work with my satellite box's recording features. Put the original remote nose-to-nose with the Sony remote, push the "set" button on the Sony, then the device button, then the button you want to teach, then push the button on the original remote and hit the "set" button a 2nd time, and you are done. It's that easy!My husband was so impressed, he asked me if he could have one the Sony remotes too!This remote is definitely an impressive device for the money.=====Update 11/11/2012: Well, I've had this remote for quite some time. It's been dropped several times and still worked. Then last night I dropped it and the Sat functions quit working. (but the TV and Audio buttons were still working....weird)Darn, I sez to myself! I'll have to buy a new remote.But WAIT, I re-read the manual and there is a "lock" or "hold" function that renders the remote non-funcional. I set the remote to Sat and performed the function to remove the lock and all is well again. Evidently when I dropped it, it accidentally enabled the lock button combo.To set the lock for any function, Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH +.To Unlock, simply Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH -.
2 m&oacute;dulos de 1gb, en mi pa&iacute;s, son extremadamente costosos, la raz&oacute;n de calidad - precio ofertada en esa memoria es incomparable. Conozco y trabajo desde hace muchos a&ntilde;os con esta marca y en verdad es excelente.
this printer is outstanding.photo quality is perfect.ease of install and operation is great. if you don`t have a photo printer this one`s for you. and the price you can`t do much better than this. this printer sold for $ 499.00 when it first came out. don`t pass on this deal !
This was a son of a gun to set up with other usb wireless network adapters (I have 4 hooked up.). But after a couple of hours of frustration this is a super router. I've hooked up 3 or 4 other networks before so I'm not too new at this.
I bought a Sennheiser headset but needed this connector for my telephone. My phone has a 2.5mm jack. I was going to order an extender cable as well so that I could move around my office while talking. But I didn't need to with the cable as it gives me enough additional cable.
A good starter camera. If you never used a digital camera before this one is for you. Easer to operate then a film camera turn the dial to auto and snap away. I got it for our 8 year old she mastered it and was taking pictures in five minutes an older women relative who never even seen one before was Abel to master it in two.It doesn't have all the gadgets or settings that the others have but that is part of it's appeal for older or younger picture takers. If you can use a film camera you can use this digital. You might even be able to use this one if you cant figure out a film camera. And it takes just as good a picture as most film cameras.In short if you have been scared to go digital because you don't think you can figure out how to use it this one is for you.
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!
I had a fantastic 500W PSU and it served me well until my system upgrades outgrew it and I would go through random reboots (SATA drives, 8800GTX GPU, etc). So I decided to invest in a new one. There were options for bigger drives at the same price, but I'm always reluctant to skimp on PSUs. This one is def. one of the more expensive for 700W, but it's modular and it's incredibly stable and it's cool and quiet. If you're like me and you prefer to spend a bit extra for a solid piece of equipment rather than the same for more watts, go for this one. Naturally you should make sure 700W will be enough. With this 700W unit I have about 150W overhead and I'll not be upgrading for a while, so I'm very happy to know that it and I will be together for a long time. Absolutely no reboots since I got it, and I'm getting some better speed scores from my equipment like the GPU (the 8800GTX is quite the power hog).
This works great, I love being able to use my iPod in the car. The presets make road trips easier to by allowing you to have varoius stations preset so when you enter different areas, you don't have to fumble trying to find a blank station.
I LOVE this remote.. I figured it out how to synch it with my Nikon D80 and I LOVE IT... WOW
I bought these speakers and they broke over a year into it. I went to the Klipsch forums and saw a lot of people with failures....and repeat failures after getting them repaired. They (tech support) wanted $90 dollars + shipping to repair. So I bought the Logitech Z5500's and threw away the Promedia's. Much better now!!
The resolution and controls for this unit as well as the sound are very good. It appears it's at the top of the heap for resolution with the Zeiss lens. The only problems I've encountered (this is my first webcam) is using it with yahoo messenger. It often takes me qute a while to get it to broadcast to others....it could be me, but I'm fairly techy normally. Lastly, the clamp for the monitor leaves something to be desired. Other than that, an excellent webcam and communication device. I would recommend it to others.
Was shipped with broken ink cartridges. Amazon refunded. After printing 100 pages, the printer gives an error message of ADD BLACK INK. Black ink is full, Xerox tech support (outsourced to India) was of no help. I am throwing the printer in the trash, if Amazon does not offer a refund.
These canon ink cartridges are a great value and using the same brand ink for the same brand printer will ensure you do not damage your printer heads or have to worry about leaks and stuff. I have never had a problem with canon ink on my pixma printer, and highly recommend their ink for their printers.
This is the second one I've bought (lost the first one) and neither have ever given me problems. I've used them a fair amount and I've never had to replace the battery either. The only thing is that it has to be facing the sensor. So if you're behind the camera, you have to reach around to point the remote at the sensor, which isn't that big of a deal.
I received this camera about two weeks ago. So far, I am very impressed. It is very easy to take pictures right out of the box. The automatic setting works well in most conditions that I have used it in. The battery life also is impressive.The slideshow playback of pictures is also a neat addition. The fact that you can add your own audio as background is icing on the cake. I would have liked to have a little bit more control over the transitions during the slideshow though.My only complaint is the lack of a view finder. You must use the LCD to take every picture, but that isn't too bad because the screen is so big.
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!)
This product is great. The price is very worth it. The way it is attached looks a little odd, and it wont charge your I-Pod, but other than that, it is perfect for a low budget. As for sound quality, as long as you have your I-Pod turned up, then it has great sound for its small size. The case is a bit bulky, but it works none the less. Over all, this was probably one of the best purchaces I have made through Amazon.Com.
At first I was reluctant to buy these because of the price, but I went out and bought them and I have to tell you these are the best headphones I have owned or worn. My brothers have the Sony MDR-V600 and the Sennheiser HD-280. They are good but I don't like them as much as mine. Once after using mine I tried on the Sony MDR-V600 and they felt heavy and I did not like the sound quality as much. As soon as I knew this I tried with the Sennheisers. I did not like the bass as much. It was alot less on the other two. So, if the price has been holding you back, don't let it.
This is such a good ipod. Much better than the fourth gen. I bought this to replace my old 20GB 4th gen(no color screen) and all i can say is WOW. I like how the faceplate is now anodized aluminum, and not the cheap plastic that apple used to use. However, the back is just as bad as it was before. It still attracts scratches and fingerprints.Some things that i like. The half menu with preview is a nice addition. If you go to fast on the menu button, it might go slow, but there is now an update that i downloaded today as soon as i got it that should fix that. It also maybe that its just hard drive based that causes this sluggishness.There are a few problems though. I like the cover flow, but it is kinda sluggish. One thing i do not like is that there is not a wall charger included anymore. I also dont like that ipods no longer support firewire for connecting to computers. There is one more problem that i think might just be my dock, but this new ipod will not play through dock, only the top part. Now i cant connect it to my stereo using the dock, but o well.Overall, the new iPod Classic is AMAZING! It seems like there are vista elements incorporated into the operation of this. I love how it is no longer shiny so fingerprints show up on the front. I am so glad i waited to get a new iPod untill now. The 5.5 gen would have been terrible. SO, if you need an mp3 player that is high capacity, this is the way to go. If this isnt big enough, than the 160GB would be adequate for you. ENJOY!!!
I just bought my shuffle yesterday, so far, im really happy with it. I recomend getting the 512 mb one unless you want to use it like a jump drive to transfer really big files. I only would recomend this to anyone who doesn't really care what they're listening to, because its only good for putting on your favorite songs and listening to them on the go. Get something with a screen if you want to listen to specific songs/make playlists.PROS:1- its really really thin, doesn't bulge out like other ones would.2- its durable, yesterday it smashed into the ground, it left just a small scratch3- pretty, lets face it...apple=hot4 -good sound, cranks up till you cant hear yourself thinking, and thats just 3/4 full blast5 -Rechargeable battery! not something you see in many flash playersCONS:1- needs computer to charge, and who wants to pay 30 bucks for a charger?2- no screen, be sure your absolutely positive that you can live without one before getting one of these3- i havent wet mine, but i hear that a minimal amount of water will kill it4- this probably isnt a con for most people: but if you plug it into a powerbook/ibook, it will partially cover your other usb port, doesnt work with my friends ibook because his trackpad is dead (after 3 years of his military-like abuse of it) so he needs to plug in a usb mouse to get anywhere, so i cant use my shuffle with his computer.
I bought this player for my girlfriend last Christmas. She loved it, and used it all the time. Unfortunately, over the summer the control stick stopped working. The player is one solid piece, so you can't even open it up to attempt a repair. Rio charges $70 for a replacement if you still have the receipt. No thanks, I'll try another brand from now on.
The battery does as it was intended to do. I have no bad comments for this item. The item was shipped close to the same day I ordered it. Very good service.
This item works great. Have had no problems with it slipping and I drive some rough roads. Definitely recommend it but I would buy from someone else other that Amazon if you want it very quick. I have one and ordered another one for the other vehicle and it has been 9 days and still haven't received it. Supposed to arrive Aug. 1 and this item was supposedly in stock. That is not very good service in my opinion.
I've now used this radio on two long trips and it worked great on both. The first was a 2000 mile road trip in a car with a magnet mount antenna on the roof and the radio sitting on the passenger seat! I could talk with people up and down the road with no problem. Even sitting on the seat the bottom-aimed speaker was loud and clear enough so I could understand what was being said. For the second trip of almost 3000 miles I mounted the radio above my head and mounted a good antenna on the van mirror. (The fact that the van had a fiberglass roof made the magnet mount unusable!) Used a SWR meter to tune the antenna and got reception as good as the first trip. With the radio mounted almost directly above my head the bottom-firing speaker was as loud and clear as anyone could ask for.The only thing that I could say at all negative about this little radio is that when you turn it off it doesn't remember what channel it is set to. When you turn it back on it always starts with channel 9. This happens no matter which position you have the "channel 9/normal operation" switch in. It's not a big thing but it's kind of a pain to try to remember to reset it every time you turn it on. More than once I was a few miles down the road after stopping for fuel before I realized that I wasn't monitoring channel 19!
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.
I found the same trouble as the other reviewer. When it did work, it worked great but it is not well assembled. The reset button came out of alignment after a very brief period of time leaving it useless.
I bought this player in order to convert my VHS-C tapes to DVD in order to more easily share them and preserve the quality, and recommend that if you are looking to do the same to keep on looking right past this unit. I bought this because it was very cheaply priced and looked to have the same features as more expensive units but there was definitely a difference. I took it home and hooked up the unit and got started recording my first movie. The recording controls and editing are easy to do, but then comes the problem. After you take the time to put in chapters and set the discs up nicely the chapters will not show on any other DVD player in existence from what I can tell. The discs do play this is not a matter of my players being incompatible with DVDR+ media by the way. I tried the disc in 7 different DVD players (all DVDR+ compatible) at my home and friends and none of them would skip from chapter to chapter or fast forward discs made with this recorder. When you try to skip to a chapter or fast forward you are taken back to the main menu of the disc every time unless you play them in this player where they actually work. I took this piece of junk back to the store the day after I bought it and got a Magnavox recorder for around one hundred dollars more that records perfectly and the chapters work just like you put them onto the discs. Even on the new recorder I purchased the chapters burned on by this Cyberhome player do not show up. My recommendation is that if you plan on playing you're recorded DVDs on any player other than this one to keep on looking for another unit because it doesn't do the job.Update - In reply to the genius above who said "Note to an earlier reviewer who said his scenes and edits didn't work on other DVD players: Read the ******* manual. You have to perform a "Make Compatible" step on DVD+RWs (the equivalent for DVD+Rs is called "Finalize")"I used Dvd+R disc and they WERE FINALIZED it's not brain surgery here I read the *** manual, my review is talking about finalized discs the chapters do not show on any other players. I also tried DVD+RW's and the same problem still happened it's a useless recorder.
I bought two of these... one broke down... can't turn it on...I tried calling the customer service... emailed... etc... but NO ANSWER!!!I just tried again... but their voicemail box is FULL!!!JUST REMEMBER! NO CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
This is the most advanced PDA at this time. Soon there will be more VGA devices, but until this - Toshiba is the winner. e800 maybe not so small, but when we're talking about VGA resolution, CF+SD slots and other features - size is not so important. Functionality - Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition is the latest version of Microsoft operating system for PocketPC devices. Toshiba has given upgrade to second edition for free! There are only small number of PocketPCs with this operating system yet.
I can't rate the product because I never got it. I have attempted to contact the company without response. I will think twice before ordering online again.
ok.. i know the bad reviews sound really bad but i really tried speakers and so on for my laptop i used this for a few days the volume is great the sound is great the thing is easy to use and flexible which is another great thing. even tho the channels selectable are limited but my radio is rather far from my laptop and i can watch a movie and the radio because it is a decent radio makes the laptop sounds sound great. please dont derate the item because you do not have a good radio or you are using a old style non digital radio. this is a digital thing digital to analog always isnt as good but if its digital to a digital solund output it will be great. im using a timex clock w/ digital radio and its great i used my logitech sound system connected w/ a digital radio and it sounded better so im guessing the results depend on your radio that you are using. anyways this product is great! nothing wrong or bad in my opinion.
We have a half-dozen of these TrendNET TU-S9 adapters in our environment; we use them for connecting to RS232 devices. We selected them because they support both Windows and Macs. They work great.With the release of Mac OS X Lion (10.7), the TrendNET adapters no longer work with TrendNET's own drivers. I submitted a help desk ticket to TrendNET's tech support inquiring about the status of drivers for Lion, and received the following response:"We do not have drivers for the MAC os [sic] 10.7 and do not have any current plans to support the 10.7 OS."But fear not: It's easy to get these working with Lion. The chip inside this adapter is a Prolific 2303; there are several USB-to-serial adapter that use this chip. Prolific itself produces a 64-bit driver for this chipset, and lo, the TU-S9 works once it is installed. The driver can be found by Googling 'PL-2303 driver'. It's the file labeled `md_PL2303_MacOSX10.6_dmg_v1.4.0.zip' on the resulting page (or was at the time I wrote this review).I just tested it with my TU-S9 and it works once I install this driver. Enjoy!
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.
It is just about a necessity these days to own at least one Universal Remote. In the case of our family, we own 4 of them. By consolidating all your various remotes into one you can save clutter, confusion and enjoy an easy of use that might have otherwise eluded you. If you currently have a TV, Surround Amp, a Blu Ray/DVD or CD Player (or VHS) in your setup you probably already HAVE a Universal Remote. Keeping 6 or more remotes on your coffee table and buying batteries for them all is truly both a waste of space, money and effort. If you are new to Universal remotes this RCA unit might fit your needs but it is really a bottom rung product that MIGHT cause you more frustration than you had before purchasing it.While this RCA functions acceptably, you have to program each device into the remote manually , using codes. You can also program in certain macros to accomplish turning on or off a number of different devices, plus control all transport functions on your various DVD, Blu Ray and CD players, and DVR. And check their website to make sure the codes for YOUR devices are included in their database.The buttons are SMALL. They are cheap and feel cheap. They at times stick. The button layout is not ideal for DVR's or even VCR's for that matter with the transport controls being very small and located among many other small buttons. Don't get me wrong, back in the day a remote like this would be a very good bargain for around 10 dollars. But now days, you would be doing yourself a huge favor by spending 2 or 3 times as much and getting a low end Harmony remote. Everything would be improved, from button layout to function and programming,.However, if using your computer to program a remote is something you either can't do, or do not wish to do, then this RCA will do the job for up to 8 devices. You will need Three AAA batteries and YOU have to provide them, they are not included.While I am not a fan of this remote, it DOES work and will do the job if push comes to shove. It is NOT your best option for under 50 bucks. I will come right out and state for the record that I am a full supporter of Logitech Harmony remotes. I own 4 of them from the Harmony One on down to their basic model. The main reason I prefer them is the the main reason I am not too excited about THIS remote. EASE OF PROGRAMMING and the ability to fully customize each button function to suit your needs is not something this RCA is capable of. On the other hand, for 10 dollars or so, you can consolidate up to 8 devices into one remote. If spending as little as possible is your main concern, then you should be pleased. Personally, I feel even my Verizon supplied DVR remote is of much better quality than this RCA remote. In this case, I really do think you are getting what you pay for and I just can't personally recommend it.
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..
Excellent choice, will work as a champ, good value and a compact design that will fit anywhere in your car
Buen producto, a tiempo, pero lo malo es que no puedes llevarle un seguimiento de la tienda a trans express.. gracias
Haven't used it yet but was really really cheap and appears to be a genuine Canon Item and came extremely quickly. I ordered 2 as it that was less than I could find a combo around here for 1. If it works as it should will be ok, otherwise I will send an update.
I bought this very same kit in April. It's a great kit! The camera is great, bla bla bla. I think everyone's already beaten that horse to death. Plenty of reviews here on how great the camera is, and I agree with them. But I have to say, compared to the other lenses made for the e500 (and other e-system DLSRs), these kit lenses are pretty bad. The kit lenses are a great starter. And they're worlds better than anything you'll get with a point-and-shoot. But having replaced both of these lenses with better ones, I regret spending the money on the kit initially. I feel I should have just bought the body, and a separate lens (the 14-54 NON KIT lens is freakin' amazing!). That's my advice to you. Definitely get this camera. The image quality is on par with similar offerings from Nikon and Canon, and it has the same, or very similar features. But if I were you I'd get the e500 body ONLY rather than the kit. Buy the body, buy a good lens separately. Yeah, you'll pay a little more, but the quality you'll get will be worth it. Especially if you think you may upgrade your lens later on anyway. Trust me. Spend a little more now, and it'll literally save you about $200 later.Buying a DSLR means buying into that maker's lens system. You're not just buying an e500 here, you're also buying into Olympus's lens system. And that's a very good system to buy into. Olympus Zuiko lenses are incredible, both in the image quality they give you, as well as their performance.As far as lenses go, I'd suggest you buy--seperately--the 14-54 Zuiko lens (Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko ED Digital SLR Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Cameras). Careful not to confuse it with the 14-45 lens that comes with the kit. It's not the same lens at all, and not at all in the same class.The 18-150mm lens may sound tempting, but don't bother with it. It's of the same build quality, and has the same image quality and performance as the kit lens. The 14-54 is built like a tank and the image quality will blow you away.Hope this helps somebody
This antenna works great as long as you don't break one of the rabbit ears. The rabbit ears are delicate and don't turn easily. I have to return the antenna and I am waiting for the replacement.
Well I think the product it's ok,It arrived on time and i recomend it to eveybody
Excellent component video cable, built with first class materials, with this cable you will improve your video signal (I have been using with 37" LCD Panasonic and Sony DVD with progressive scan and works great) !!!
These make your collection bright and colorful for sure. I use them for different little jobs and makes them easy to separate and go to because of there color.
*Update 08-19-2010*Despite the company that this came from, this drive has been running faithfully since I bought it, and I am very satisfied with it's performance and durability. I have moved several times, carefully, and never a glitch.I will update this review once I receive the HDD. This is to inform anyone who might purchase this that the shipping weight of 15lbs is incorrect. As of Jan 16th 08 the error has not been corrected. I contacted Electronics Direct, and after 15 mins of them telling me that I did something wrong, they conceded that a 1.7 pound HDD is probably not going to be shipped in a 15 pound container. They investigated and found out that they had sent the incorrect info to Amazon. They did refund the difference in shipping, but I doubt I will ever buy from them again, after getting hung up on twice.
We all know that a PDA is a life changing device (just buy one and you'll see)... but this little baby is more than just email, schedule, and contacts. With Pocket Word &amp; Pocket Excel it makes storing and editing popular format files extremely simple. Add to that limitless possibilities of expansions, CF, PCMCIA, GPS... Then with the already integrated SD and bluetooth... you have the head &amp; shoulders above the rest... BEST PDA ON THE MARKET
When I first got this TV it had a terribly loud buzzing noise coming from the back. I could not watch anything on it. It was so annoying I've tried everything. I called Samsung to send the repair guy. When he came he said that it was "normal" and he couldn't do anything about it. I tried fixing it myself and when I opened the back panel the sound disappeared. I left the back panel hanging on the four large screws and the buzz is so low that I can't hear it. Now I am actually enjoying it. I think I should call Samsung and let them know about this. They are probably losing a lot of business this way.
This is a good option if you need a slave flashlight in a compact camera. You can set the angle of flash light head.The flahligh itself uses 4 "aa" baterries and the grip uses other 4.If you camera doesn't have a flashlight mount plug or a sync flashlight cable plug you will have to use the grip. The grip triggers the slave flashlight when the built-in camera flashlight is triggered.
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.
i bought this on a deal on amazon but i repent it very limited poi s went offroading froze didnt recover for weeks cant move map up and down from your current location. me being a mother love parks and then zoos in parks cant find it lot of resturants that i go are missing and i live in orange county. i dont know i wuldnt advise tp buy it u shuld tale word and avoid this
Wow! I've been watching this TV for about 2 months now and absolutely love it. I installed it myself and it was so easy, just plug it in, plug in your cable box and you are ready to go. The picture is crystal clear and watching HDTV on it is mind blowing. I love it that it tells you what signal it is receiving (i.e. 720i or 1080i) when you switch channels or put in a dvd. I really can't say anything negative about this tv.
Not much to say, other than it works and does not get nearly as hot as the 65W supply running my 600m on the docking station.
Fully compatible with my HV30 Canon camcorder, good life, at a fraction of the cost of the Canon battery.
Four star sound quality for under $50. Very comfortable, with solid construction. The review on cnet.com is spot on. I could not be more pleased with this purchase.
I found the filter to work nicely. It was delivered on time. The price was reasonable.
This VideoSecu 150' cable works well with the cameras that came with myZmodo Surveillance System with 8 Weatherproof IR Cameras PKD-DK0865-NHDand is generally good overall quality. The cable is thinner than the other cables that came with my system, but that has not seemed to effect the performance. This is a long cable and care does need to be taken to fully unwind the bundle before running the cable to avoid tangles.Works for my needs, recommended!CFH
I am happy with the TIBAII+ calculator I've bought through Amazon. It is exactly what I wanted. It is nice in quality and looks.
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".
Does as it's suppose tosmall, could be easy to lose so don't put were you wont remember, cause it wont stand out.got here quickly too
It's ink and it works! What else can you say about the manufacturer's replacement cartridge for an excellent printer ?
This is a simple keyboard at a great price. When you want a no nonesense keyboard, this one is it.
My camera is 2 months old and already needed repair. Flash does not work so I had to send it to their shop. They don't have any repair shops at all and you have to mail it to them. They claim to have found foreign matter in the camera and charged me $150.00. Foreign Matter?-yeah, right. They got you right there. No repair shops and you have to mail it to them. This camera is not worth it. Buy Sony or any other camera. At least, you can almost have it repaired anywhere or shop around for a repair shop. I don't even see anything outstanding about this camera other than it was a gift. Thank you, Kodak. You just made my decision on what camera to buy next!
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.
I had serveral small format digital cameras and had issues with battery life, image storage, taking multilpe photographs in a row, the ability to set the focus and depth of field. and on and on. This is what I recall with my film Nikons. And the old lenses work with it. I put a 4gig SD memory and have taken hundreds with flash and have had no issues, just good pictures
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!
I looked at the usual bags at camera stores and nothing compares to this bag by Canon. I fit 4 camera bodies in the bag along with telephoto lenses, and there is still room for chargers and small cleaning supplies. The bag appears to be well made, and although it is not as comfortable as some of my dedicated hiking backpacks, it is a great overall camera backpack.
The microphone broke after a week. Their tech support is horrible and haven't answered any of my e-mails.I recommend the plantronics dsp-500.
I was so happy to be able to get the adapter I needed so quick. We had gotten a new computer. The adapter we had for the register did not work with the new computer. There was no where in town that had one. The support group from Tripp Lite told me to check with Amazon. I couldn't have been happier to have our store up and running again.
THE BEST GRAPHICS CARD I'VE HAD YET. EASY TO INSTALL YOURSELF IN MINUTES. GREAT GRAPHICS AND WITH 85 hz I CAN PLAY GAMES I COULDN'T BEFORE. AFFORDABLE TOO. UNDER $120 DOLLARS I BELIEVE!
NIC is working as is on my ASUS (Quad-core/AMD X4-Black Edition) motherboard as SUN defines it on their HCL.
this is the first and only antenna ive ever owned. before I bought it I just stuck a copper wire into the tv input. the channels are much better now and some are cable quality with not even a single speck of fuzz. I also gained one channel that I never knew existed!!!
I was able to buy this bag for the price of the battery alone. The bag is high quality, also holds the spare battery, 4 discs in a pouch, and 2 other gizmo compartments.
This hard drive works great! Easy to install and runs faster then expected!FYI, be sure to have a full backup before switching hard drives.
You can drag downloaded music files into WMP and "sync". Can also search for music files. Right click on music file and pick add to sync list. Only error messages during downloading was when the MP3 didn't have a good connection. Rechargeable batteries will save money.
Looked all over to find just black cartridges at a reasonable price. Everyone has combo pack of color and black but I really only needed black. I knew I could get a great price at Amazon and I did. Got free shipping and they came fairly quickly so I am happy.
Notes:1. Print quality is beautiful, and in a league apart from inkjets, though I did notice a white (unprinted?) speck or two on two different pictures and in different places (out of four that I have thus far printed).2. Very portable, though as another reviewer stated, you need to lug around the paper tray and either the included power brick/cord or optional battery, in addition to the printer unit. This is great to bring to family get-togethers and the like.3. The back of the paper is a postcard, which is a bit strange, considering there is no option to have a blank, or Canon, back.4. Amazon's description is somewhat inaccurate - you do not need a cable to connect to digital cameras that have a mini-usb port - the printer has a retractable (2 feet?) cable that plugs into the mini-usb end on the camera.5. The computer print driver is somewhat sparse, though, it printed borderless pictures nicely.6. While on the topic of borderless, in regards to a previous reviewer's comments, on my Canon S820 inkjet photo printer, when you select Borderless, it tells you that the image will be extended off the page. So any bleed from the image on the tear-off portion of the included paper is no different than the ink sent to the waste tank during normal borderless inkjet printing.7. The manual mentions it and do watch out for the multiple-passes - after issuing the print command, you first see, say, a yellow toned image and the printer re-feeds the picture in, then a red-toned image and a re-feed, then a nice image and a re-feed, then the final product..8. You can crop right on the camera (for the print), so you have more flexibility there than on the PC, depending on your PC software.
This really helps me to be freer behind my camera. When shooting, especially in the studio, it is nice to be able to interact with the subject or to check over your set and not be tied to the viewfinder.
THe product was as advertised and shipped as soon as the order was processed.I am pleased with the service!
I researched a number of a number of inkjet multifunction machines before I bought the MFC-420CN. The positives for this machine are:1. Four separate ink catridges make it cheaper to replace.2. Built in networking. I have it plugged into my wireless router allowing me to print from multiple PCs.3. Paper load is in the front which lets me place it against the wall on the hutch of my desk.4. Installation on the network was a snap. No problems at all.5. Flat bed as well as sheet feeder for faxing/scanning.Cons:Can't really think of anything. I wish they'd not added the various multimedia card readers and reduced the price by 30 bucks.
As most of the other reviews here state, this router cannot hold a connection. Wired connection works fine for several hours, then drops. Wireless connection is lost without fail after several minutes when connecting with a wireless device requiring a hard reboot. To make matters worse, WEP security settings are lost from time to time after several reboots. It's a shameful, shameful product.
This DVD player has been nothing but great; it works wonderfully with both DVDs and CDs. Haven't had a single problem with skipping or freezing -- nothing but smooth sailing with a variety of DVD features.Instructions are easy to follow, and remote control is lightweight and easy to use. Hookup is very easy, so unplugging it to clean or for my impending move isn't a worry.Highly recommend this DVD player.
Am not a professional and wasn't willing to spend a lot on filters but nevertheless knew their importance and Opteka filters were the perfect choice and I must say I am very happy with them. Good build quality, fits easily onto the camera lens.
My wife and I used this on a trip to Michigan and Canada. The biggest compliment that I can give is that my wife loved it. She is not a gadget person and when I bought it, she was not impressed. But one of the things that is a problem for us on trips is finding a place to eat (particularly when we are with the kids). She will only eat at a few fast food places but you never know what is over the horizon so we sometimes stop at a less than desirable place. On our trip, she was able to search for what she wanted. She became a quick convert. Food, next gas station, finding our hotel - all worked flawlessly. In some cases, it may not give you the perfect route and in one case it kept trying to get us to take an exit that didn't exist, but all minor things.It would be nice if it had a better methodology for securing. I'd rather have an antenna wire so I don't have to worry about if the unit itself is blocked (I think there is an accessory you can buy, but I'd like to see that as part of the standard).By the way, the only difference between this and the c330 is the external memory card (c320) and built in memory. Buy a 1GB SD card for about $20 and you only need to download the maps once. But if the price is close, the 330 is a little more convenient since you don't need to worry about loading the maps.Overall, loved it. I write this as someone who did not use a GPS device before, so I can't compare to other products.
Took our new Olympus to Europe, over the Alps, through Italy.. what a wonderful experience. Great pictures, easy to use. Downloads to the PC fast, has good editing software. I used the 64mb chip to take lots of pictures, could review them as I went. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
Let me start this by saying this is and IDEAL device for bussiness people. This hold your music and pictures, data etc. Where this really shines is the Sound Quality If you have proper speakers this and the ipod nano 4g there is no comparison this blow the ipod out of the water this is clearly the winner. It feels like you have a 5.1 surround system when you only have 2 speakers. I know it's technically to get 5.1 out of 2 speakers but this seriously has awesome sound quality. The only problem I have with this mp3 is the HDD it Platters so it won't last forever. Of course the battery and Hard drive are replaceable so it should last for some time. The main reason why this is ideal for business people is it also has a built in voice recorder with line in support. The mic itself isn't too bad for a integrated mic. This is a very nice mp3 that kills the ipod with the main features it does have.
I have a very cheapo and very picky DVD recorder. It won't recognize Memorex, TDK,Office Max or Office Depot's brand of blank DVD's.But it DOES work with the Ridata DVD+RW's. Not sure why, but now I don't have to throw my recorder away.
I received the Garmin 60CSX a couple of weeks ago and I have spent quite a lot of time with it. There is definitely a learning curve for those new to civilian GPS units. The 60CSX is MGRS capable, which is great for us Army guys. The Mapsource software makes it easy to plan routes, establish waypoints, download tracks, and upload maps to the 60CSX.Be aware that the only map that comes with the unit is a simple base map with only major highways and no topo features. You will need to obtain detailed maps of the areas you wish to cover from free internet sources, or through purchase. The Afghanistan topo map is incredibly detailed.The 60CSX locks on to satellites quickly, is very accurate, and updates your current location on the fly very quickly. Waypoints are a snap to create, even from a moving vehicle.If you are deploying to Afghanistan in the near future, this should be on your to-buy list.
this camera is a webcam, camcorder, & camera all in one. No film to buy, take it anywhere, small, easy to use. You can also make videos from your photos using this cam
This cartridge was bad right out of the box. Printer said defective cartridge, and it would not work! Junk cartridges!
We already own a C618 (earlier model of this camera) and are buying this as a grad present.BATTERIES: The way to go with batts is the Panasonic package of charger and batteries, plus an extra package of batts, get it at BJ's. DO NOT USE BATTS WITH ANOTHER MANUFACTURER'S CHARGERS! We suffered faults with Kodak batts and charger, and the Rayovac batts and charger caught fire on our wall plug.FLASH CARDS: GO with humongous sized memory, you won't be fumbling during that perfect oppportunity. Getting reasonably priced flash cards is best done online, it's easy, AND you don't need an entire flash receptical if you own a laptop, the card holder slides right into the modem slots, easy for travel downloading. We use the laptop, load pics to zips and hard drive (safety) then burn a master CD-R of everything to free up zip space.FAULTS: The damn on/off button you better watch, putting it into a tight camera case can activtate the on feature, out slides the lens, binding against the case, and scary ratchetting noises ensue. No damage from that yet, but watch it! Darkness is this camera's worst enemy, I haven't got that figured out well enough yet, and the shakes ruin anything with a time exposure. AND THIS BABY TAKES FORRRRRRRRRREVER TO CYCLE SO YOU CAN SHOOT AGAIN, so bring the old motor driven 35MM for those rapid fire pic needs.We bought two, and that says it all. Plus, nothing like commanility in components.
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.
A needed battery for an older VHS camcorder. Fast shipping. Professional packaging. Smooth transaction. I am very happy to be able to keep the old camera rolling.
MarginMart sent a black generic cable - not the Belkin item they pictured - I think they just expect people to roll over because of the price. You can find the real thing for a buck and a half more elsewhere.
I bought two of these cables, one for the cable box to the TV and the other for an unconverting DVD player to the TV. Using these cables I have excellent picture and sound quality on my new Sony XBR4. I can't imagine what benefit there would be to expensive HDMI cables - these work just fine.
A must for sunny days and good value for the price, you could pay a lot more and that's ok if you camera is earning you cash. Budding photographers shouldn't be without at least this filter in their arsenal of photography gadgets and gismos.
I have had this keyboard/mouse combo for a while now and I have loved it. Lately, though, the keyboard just starts acting up. By acting up, I mean it stops working. The function keys (E-Mail, Zoom, Windows key, etc.) along the side seem to work just fine, but the letter keys are unresponsive. I'm a software developer for a living, so this is just flat out unacceptable! It seems to work better when right click on the "Medialife" icon on the task bar and click "Exit." Don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.
This is a really good headset. My favorite ones for the price! The best part about it is that it has a built-in-line subwoofer that if you turn it all the way up, it is like an earthquake. The complaint about the subwoofer is that it uses an AA battery, they could have used a button cell battery. It is also really bulky, but it does have a belt clip to make it better. Another good thing is that Skullcrushers fold up so that you can put it into a carrying bag; very convienient for travel. It is over-ear, and the padding is very soft. I could wear them all day and my ears would not hurt at all from the headset like they would with on-ear headphones; very comfortable headphones. The last complaint that I have is that they are not as loud as some other skullcandy headphones. They could have given them a bigger transducter than 30mm. That is why I gave it only 4 stars. But they make up for the volume loss in the bass. If you are looking for loud headphones, get the Hesh, but they do not have a good bass. Personally, I like these better than Hesh. I guess it is just how you like your music.
I absolutely love this wireless remote. It works perfectly with my Nikon D80 and has been a great tool for shots that I couldn't pull off before.
I have been looking for a wireless mic to replace an old one for recording to my computer in ministry settings. I needed something that had good range, a clear sound, was well built and easy to use. When I took it out of the box I was already impressed. But after I hooked it up to the computer and tested it I was very pleased. Then I took it on site and recorded a live teaching and it performed exactly as it was supposed to. I would certainly recommend you consider this wireless mic, as I have tried several others, and this one is the best one I've found so far for the price.
Tamron has constructed a wonderful telephoto camera lens for Canon Cameras...! This lens helps in taking beautiful snapshots at a closer proximity than a regular standard zoom lens...! Really a nice zoom lens at an affordable price! Definitely recommend it for those wanting to capture some incredible wildlife photos...
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.
Very tight fit, but does work for the HTC EVO 4G. The touch screen works through the plastic and all the holes are where they should be for both the headset and charging cable. Nice if you don't want to remove the phone from the holster after your workout. Build quality is good and at less than the price the "custom" holsters are selling for I am very happy.The only dig is the strap is a bit scratchy from the Velcro.
These tapes are hard to locate because most people now have DVDs or HVR. But apparently you need High Definition TV in order for this to work. Anyway I am pleased with my Maxwell VCR tapes as they run for 8 hours and are a high grade quality.
The part was great because it was what I need it and will recommend it to anyone.So I give it five stars.
Case is well padded and does its intended job. It is a little long for the Garmin Quest though but still usable.
I do not recommend this toner cartridge. I've printed less than 200 pages and the ink is starting to fade. I have to take out the cartridge and shake it for every 5-6 pages I print.
Colors were not crisp, but my main complaint would be the noise that it makes, this is my first HP product and i dont think i would buy another one.
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.
Quite an improvement in the picture quality compared to its older version LT20HVK model. No ghosting of images, sharp edges, improved audio. I'm impressed by this one and would recmmend it to all.
I bought this at my local Walmart store about six months ago. It was easy to set up with my router and it's been running ever since. it was a great value for the price, definitely would recommend it.
I was looking for a backpack for my Digital SLR which can also carry my camcorder, as I usually carry both during my outdoor travel. My search was basically on Ritz where they were selling tamrac bags. But it was really hard to find the medium sized one and I was very happy to see that Canon itself is selling this model. It is very spacious inside to fit in my Sony camcorder along with my SLR camera and additional lenses.It carries all the chargers and storage media, manuals and still do not feel like heavy on shoulders. This is great as a package for your adventures. I can not see me going anywhere without my camera with me.
This is a great product. It makes final product processing truly a joy. It is a bit expensive but worth every penny. I can cut pictures and get them framed so quickly people are asking me for more! CLEARLY WORTH THE MONEY. I AM A HIGH END AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER.
Bought this out of concern for speedy and continuous transfer of music files while DJ'ing. I was concerned my last USB was failing, so I researched and purchased this item.So far, it is working just fine. My only point is that I do not see a difference between the USB ports that are powered versus the non-powered ports. However, everthing is transferring with stability.
I ordered this HP 5610 because it specifically states under the Product Description that it is compatible with Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE. I did receive the product 2 days after I ordered it, however, upon attempting to load the software I received an error message stating that it does not support Windows 98. (The Product Description also mentioned other operarting systems that are not supported) Needless to say, I am now returning the printer back to Amazon.com.
i use it to display my PC onto my LCD TV.it's awesome.
A nice playing turntable, simple in design easy to use ... a real treat if you have some lp's that are nice scratched. I have had this for several years it always works. Put in a sure cartridge nice needle, not the cheap thing it comes with. Hook it up to a nice receiver Yamaha 2700 and some Infinity speakers love vinyl wow a blast from the past is good... Hey I have an IPod it is not the same ..... happy trails
I won't sing the praises of this camera; I could never be as eloquent as the others who have weighed in and I don't use (or even fully understand) most of the fancy features of the camera, preferring to shoot mostly in program mode. However, I've noticed that the other reviewers seem to miss what for me is the most exciting feature of this camera -- the ability to use high quality Canon EF lenses. Put an inexpensive Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 lens on the Digital Rebel and you will be astonished at the quality of your photos. (This lens can be had for about $70. new.) For example, you'll obtain near professional quality portraits with gorgeous backround blur using a wide aperture. If you are truly interested in photography as a hobby, there is no other way to go -- you must have a camera that can accept interchangable lenses. Primes (fixed focal length) lenses are the least expensive and of superb optical quality. Comparable quality telephoto lenses are far more expensive and they won't be as fast (have as wide an aperture) or as light weight and compact. Photography is completely different with a camera like the Rebel. Once you try it, there is no turning back. It will become apparent that the decision on which camera back to purchase is least important decision you make. Choosing the right lens is the really critical choice. Of course, along with the pleasure comes the pain: you'll soon find yourself lusting after Canon L (professional quality) glass that will set you back thousands at a pop. Enjoy!
I had to respond to some of those that are complaining about the replacement cartidge cost of about $80 for this printer. They are saying that their Brother toner cartidge only cost $50 in comparison. We'll that is only for the toner! Brother charges you an extra $100 for the drum. The Samsung cartrige comes with the toner and the drum for only $80. You do the math.
The Penpower WorldCard Color Business Card Scanner works perfect and it is very easy to use
This cant be the right price - $279???????? - I can get 4 rechargeable batteries and a charger for 20 bucks.
Apple iPod Photo: GOOD.Falling for an obviously fake marketing ploy: BAD.All the unwanted email, faxes, and telemarketing calls you'll get after signing up: UGLY!
this clock radio is pricey but worth it.pros:radio reception much better than my older timex clock radio.sound is very 'full' and natural for music or voice.analog clock is much easier to read at a glance than digital.nap features surprisingly handy.multitude adjustments for:- radio volume on alarm/wake up/ vs day listening.- display brightness at night.- alarm set for 4am mon-fri with no alarm on weekend.- alarm only goes off once a day not twice like most other analog clocks.- second alarm for your other person.- humane alarm (increasing alarm volume).- limit to alarm volume.cons:complex controls (but needs to be, to get all the features I now seem to use).atomic clock signal out of Denver not receivable (but that's ok, you set it just like any other clock and it works fine).I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a configurable clock radio with features you can use or ignore depending on ones needs. I looked at theTivoli Audio M3TPE Model Three AM/FM Clock Radio, the design is simple and stylish, but the m3tpe having a battery operated clock and an alarm that goes off twice a day just didn't seem to fit with the $300 or so price.On the other hand, compared to the m3tpe, this rcr-1 has features I didn't think I'd use or need; but now after using the rcr-1, I can't imagine myself doing without many of it's offerings.the rcr-1 makes things simple on one little aspect of my life, in getting up in the morning ... rising in the morning is now done the way that works for me.If and when I get another clock radio, the new one will have to have many of the features of this rcr-1 to get my interest.update december 16, 2009: backlight stopped working in 'dim' mode .. still like the clock/radio, but would have thought it shouldn't have stopped so soon.
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 love this printer we are best friends . This is a replacement for the first one that I still have and now is emergency backup . I am impressed by the 18 month warranty , not that I will need it ! Buy it you will not be disappointed .
I love the built in track ball, scroll wheel and mouse buttons, left click in two locations is great. I hate the reliability or I should say lack there of. I think I have bought at least 5 if not more of these. One was defective from the start, the others worked well, more or less but eventually failed. Scroll wheel died on one, the latest one loses contact with the receiver and I have to pull the battery to get it to link. Also,this latest one sends repeated keystrokes even though I only pressed the key once.I love this keyboard and I hate this keyboard. I tried the IOGear and was not impressed but may try it again. Adesso needs to get their act together and improve the reliability. But it is too late for me. I'm not buying any more of these.Eventually it will crap out. :(Edit 6-8-2012:This is what I'm using now. Doesn't have all the features of the 3000UB but is higher quality; [...]
Liked the features, nice quality picture, but had extreme problems with the DVD drawer. The drawer always gets stuck - not smooth moving in and out - and eventually the DVD would reject all disks (would try to read them and spit them out 99% of the time). Looking to replace this item. Stay away!
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.
I've owned one of these strips for several years and really like it for a desktop strip because of the colors and dependability. Bought two more, one for my nightstand and another one for my desktop. I have a lot of musical instruments, etc., that I'm plugging and unplugging all the time and having these fashionable strips on top of my desk is nice and convenient. Much better quality than the conventional cheaper power strip solution. Amazon had these on sale so I was able to get a much better price than the first one I bought.I have been very happy doing business with Amazon as well. Amazon makes my life easy and I save a ton of time not having to go from store to store, wasting gas, looking for what I want.
I received the 80GB Black Video iPod for a present. Actually, I wouldn't have paid for it myself, but as a gift a great product to receive. It has frozen on me once and after I reset it, it has worked great ever since. I use it to run and work out with and I see others using iPods as well. Definitely a hot product on the market, with a recommendation of the JBL music dock. Great battery life and I also use it to back up all my files on both of my computers!! The down side, is you have to manage songs yourself and I wish it was done automatically, i.e., genere, artist, year, etc...
Great bass sound from sub woofer and love the ability to listen to my radio stations. GREAT BUY..
Unless you are one of those who has to have what everyone else has, then this is a far better choice then the iPod. My girlfriend has an iPod and it is so awkward in it's managament of files compared to the Zen Photo that she begged me to get her a Zen too.Her Zen had problems but was swiftly replaced by Amazon and the new one is perfect.This sounds better than an iPod, is cheaper, has a replaceable battery, has a longer battery life and charges with a standard USB cable. I have tried many different players and this one is the best for the money.
I am very happy with the material and also the service. Quick response from seller and quick delivery of this item. Also thanks to Amazone
These grills are by far the best ive come across! The mesh is tight and very solid so nothing slender or pointy can get through it. They look awesome plus the screws are hidden under a trim ring. I installed these in minutes. Plus theyre metal and not some cheap plastic.
If you are like me and you know nothing about screens, be careful when you buy this...there is no mention of the color...it comes in white. If you want a white screen you are all set. Are you thinking you are getting a nice portable screen...this thing is huge, if you want a big screen, and you own an SUV, this screen is for you. If you are a petite woman, you likely won't be able to carry this screen, (It does have a nice handle if you center it correctly), but if you spend your days in the gym and your nights tossing around your hubby, or if you are a guy who has more muscle mass than your wife, then this screen is for you...otherwise don't buy this screen.
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.
I've had this camera for maybe 18 months. It broke once-- pictures hopelessly blurry, NOT user error-- and HP sent me a new one. The second one is now broken-- the lens is retracted and won't extend-- and now I'm stuck because it's out of warranty and HP won't even repair it at my expense. When it did work, it sucked batteries like crazy. Do yourself a favor and find another brand.
I bought this when I got my Rebel XT. Figured it was a little big, but backpack so I could take it anywhere. This thing is pretty great for hauling cameras, batteries, tripods, lenses, more cameras, camcorders, etc. We took it on a trip to Hawaii, it was the carry on and I was able to fit the Rebel XT, an extra lens, 2 video cameras (one being an older, larger Hi-8 model), a Canon Powershot A85, chargers, batteries and a LOAD of extra tape for the camcorders. The bag is lightweight, tough and well sectioned. The top zipper can be a bit loose, so make sure you secure it to the side to prevent the bag from opening at a bad time! Other than that, I LOVE it.
I got this remote to replace my t.v.'s usual remote that I broke. I wante to get the best product for as little as possible. That was exactly what this was. I had a little trouble with the programing, but I figures it out with relative ease. I recomend it!
Amazing sound/price ratio! Use your existing stereo speakers and complete your surround sound system with a set of these.
This photo backback compares favorably to the Lowepro MiniTrekker yet it's less than half the cost! Sure, it's not *quite* as well built and the chest and waist straps and clips aren't as tough as on the Lowepro, but for the price it can't be beat. You won't really gain any more functionality by spending over twice as much on the Lowepro, although you will gain a bag that will probably last a few more years. Note also that wile the Lowepro is slightly taller (which is nice), it's also a lot thicker (12" vs. this Canon's 7"). This means the Lowepro looks you look like a spaceperson while you are wearing it yet this Canon backpack holds nearly the same amount of stuff and looks a bit better (although I do wish it was slightly longer since I'm a bit tall it would be nice if this pack came down a bit lower on my back.Note the online pictures of this pack do not do it justice, the color is really a nice dark olive drab and black, (it's not gold or anything). While I do wish it had grey/black or just all black coloring instead of the olive, it is not offensive looking or anything as is. Like others, I do not like the Canon logo on it but that's something that a bit of black gaffer's tape can take care of with ease.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 this Canon 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, this Canon 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 meanyou have to or should.This photo backpack is money well spent. Sure, if you can find the Lowepro for the same price, snag that instead since the materials in the Lowepro are sturdier and better made. But at this price, I can absolutely recommend the Canon 200EG Photo back pack, it's a no brainer!
I thought it was supposed to "ultra-quiet". Yes, it keeps my laptop cool, but the reason I chose it was because of the misleading product title.
I bought a couple of these for a vacation for my kids and another family's kids. They absolutely LOVED these and took them everywhere with them on our trip to Mexico. And unlike many things I've bought for my kids to entertain them--these continue to endure and be useful. They are super easy for kids to focus, they can survive many many falls and drops and work really well. Better than I expected! My kids would wake up each day to go on nature walks and look at birds, deer, insects, etc. These worked great!
I sent this poor performing lens back and opted for the slightly more expensive Canon 75-300 mm USM. The autofocus speed difference is like night and day. Happy I made the switch.
I absolutely love this Mic. Before when I talked to a friend in Alaska I was broken up and they had a hard time undertanding me to the point ofgiving up. Now with this USB Mic everything is so clear and distinct that it is better than a telephone. I am so glad I got it and would definitally reccomend it.
Purchased for a mid sized company and have several of the same units already in use. This machine is a work horse that will stand the test of time. Highly Recommend this brand and model.
I first got the Toshiba Divx player which I returned within a week becuse of the freezing problem.The LG is just great, playing all different formats, great sound (especially via optical fiber output), great image, outstanding HD upconversion, it's also great having the multicard reader!!The only con is that it doesn't tell you how long is left to finish the movieReally worth it!!! LG well done guys!!!
it does not fit in my old toshiba laptop or my current hp pavilion dv6
This may be a fine modem, but make sure you check with your cable provider--preferably by checking their online listing--as I was informed incorrectly by one of the @home techs that it was compatible. It did look nice and is well constructed, but of no help to me.
Great! This will work well with our school. It will meet the needs of our students and faculty as required.
I have owned two TI Business Analyst calculators in the past. One finally broke after many years and I replaced it with this one.The functions provided are extremely useful for so many calculations, like the monthly payback on a loan, what the future value of a series of payments into an IRA would yield at some assumed interest rate, discounting a future sum of money by an assume inflation rate, and many other calculations like converting a stated interest rate to a true annual rate and vice-versa and figuring the yield to maturity of a bond. You name it.A VERY useful book comes with the package, better than the book with my last one because it shows clear examples of how to perform different calculations. It will also suggest some things you can do with the calculator that you may not have intended.The calculator is encased in a protective plastic cover that removes from the calcuator and can be either placed to the side or slid onto the bottom of the case to avoid losing it. The keypad has good feedback, nice feel.The only negative, and this is a nit, is that there's no battery hatch. You have to take the case apart to replace the coin battery. I don't know why they've done that but the batteries last so long (5 years?) this shouldn't be an issue.I've seen HP and Sharp financial calculators and in my view considering the TI's price, ease of use, and terrific manual, it's a real winner!
Thankfully I found my original TX stylus right after I ordered these. I didn't bother cancelling the order, because it's nice to know I have spares immediately should I lose my original again.These things are very light compared to the original TX stylus, and writing with them is not nearly as comfortable as with the original. I never understood why you'd really need a pen in your Stylus, so this is worthless to me. I haven't had any problems with the tip coming loose, but I don't really use these that often. I can definitely see how they'd come loose when carried around. they are backup. I don't necessarily like them, but I'd deal in the event I lost the original for good.Maybe I'm just spoiled because the original TX stylus is nice and weighty and solid feeling. I feel like I could easily just bend these between my 3 fingers if I felt like it. Cheezy. Seriously Palm, why can't you sell exactly what comes with your Palms instead of this half hearted attempt?
This is the original stand from Bose. I use this for my 2 L&R front Bose cube speakers. I hide it with a plant in front of it and it is virtually hidden! Position is not an issue since the Bose has the technology to adjust the speaker level on the console configuration. Buy it now and save compared to buying it from retail stores which actually costs 99 USD each.
Great product, it does split video signal... I have it in 3 monitors at the same time and has no degradation image. I haven't be able to test the item to run 120 feet (acording to manufacturer) but for me, it works, I wil recommended it
Arrived on time. I like the retractable USB plug! Down loaded an electrical wiring diagram to this Transcend Jetflash V10 4 GB flash drive (as a PDF file) and took it to a print center to be blown up to readable size and it worked great!
The item is as described 100%,and the service was perfect and very fast.i am very happy that i did purchase it
I bought two Logitech 2.1 speaker sets: Z-4i and X-230. Overall the Z-4i's sound quality is better (of course). One point I want to share here is that the X-230's bass appears to be slow meaning it is delayed a little bit in reference to the rhythm of the music. The Z-4i does not show this trait. However it needs a few hours to break-in, fresh out-of-the box its sound is quite irritating.
Samsung TVs are the brightest in my experience. It has a feature to make commercials not any more loud that the rest of the content. It also has many view modes, including a zoom mode. This is useful for different kinds of media sizes (e.g., DVD with widescreen feature vs regular TV).
I wanted a dvd player that had basic features and would be able to play DVD -R format disc's that I had made myself. When I 1st tried it I found that it had no problem playing the more expensive DVD -R media disc's that other players would play but to my surprise was able to play cheep media that I had burned that I couldn't get to work before in anything but the DVD burner itself that I had made the disc with. Easy to use, small form factor, and looks good to boot. Very Happy!
This is good little TV. I purchased for the bathroom. Living in Atlanta we have a sudden increase of dgtv providers. It does exactly what I want! Never liked reading the news paper while in that room, HEHE! I do not recommend this unit for travel but just as an alternative option in a major metro area! I have mine hooked up to cable...YES I have cable in my bathroom!! Otherwise, it full fills what I wanted.
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.
Cables were received, in good time, however they were not "belkin" cables as advertised. Two of the five I ordered did not work.
This is a great adaptor, if your car completely lacks any other way to connect a portable music player to the stereo. As mini-plug FM transmitters go, this is a very nice one. Otheres (I've owned two others) have more FM band settings, but they actually changed frequency with temperature changes; the Irock seems steady in that respect.It does suffer the typical 15Khz cutoff, so the &quot;highs&quot; or &quot;brightness&quot; suffers greatly. There is also a low-band cutoff as well, but I'm not sure why. (The high band cutoff is characteristic of FM.) When using AAA batteries instead of the power adaptor, any significant source (steel bridge, power lines, telephone lines, etc) WILL induced noise into the system. With the portable power adaptor (included), noise induction is very much reduced but not completely eliminated.The typical $5-10 cassette adaptor, while less convenient, has much better connectivity; less droppout, less noise induction, and better frequency response throughout than the Irock.If you have only an FM-Radio in your car, this will do you well.Otherwise, it is not reccomendable. If you must go wireless/FM, this is the unit, due to it's FM frequencey stability and the flexibility of battery or adaptor power feed (Note: the included adaptor power feed does &quot;deaden&quot; much of the induced noise; the other units I've used did not have the battery operated feature OR included adaptors, requiring additional power converters / cigarette lighter sockets).-miked
This thing is nearly impossible to get onto your ipod. It torn the first time I put it on! Plus, there isn't a space in the bottom so you can dock it with the sleeve on it completely. You have to pull back the bottom 20% of the case and have it flipped to the side in order to dock it with the cover on. Save your 20 bucks!
i wanted this device to work and it did have the potential...positive was the ease of interfacing with my mac. big problem was imputing data either via the touch screen(non-responsive or incorrect response)or character recognition. backlighting was also very poor. would try another model if these problems were solved.
Great item. It was a gift and perfect for hook up of turntable and other stuff. Recipient has been playing her records almost everyday. What makes it even better is that it's easy to operate with clear display and function buttons. Many Thanks
I've been looking for a good microphone to purchase. I'm wanting to become an animator, and since I didn't have a lot of money, I decided that I would have to use my voice for some of the characters in my cartoon. Looking around, I saw many positive reviews about this specific microphone... but the thing that caught my eye was when people said it was perfect for voice recording. I thought the Microphone was a match-made in heaven, and would work perfectly for me....That's what I thought.Turns out... the Microphone isn't that good. It was easy to install and everything, but it was the quality of the microphone itself that was my biggest problem. On the front, it said that it had "Noise-Cancelling"... Which was a big, fat lie. This thing picked up every bit of sound, including some of the things other people were doing a couple rooms away. Since this is "Plug-And-Play", you can't really fiddle around with the settings, so there was no way to activate or deactivate the Noise-Reduction... and that was the biggest thing for me. Besides that, when the Microphone is up to full volume (100/100), you will pick up so much air that the hissing sound is ridiculous. Lowering the volume down to... 9/100 gets rid of it... but then it barely picks up your voice... and it still picks up too much background noise.You know what the sad thing is? I bought a microphone at a Big Lots store for $5, and it sounds and acts so much better... Something's just not right with that.Overall, I'd say to just pass on this. If you want to chat on Skype or something, I suppose it can work... But if you want to use it to record your voice or anything, then I definitely recommend that you pass on this item. It's just not worth it, and you can do so much better for a cheaper price.
The Imation USB 2.0 Flash Drive USB flash drive - 1 GB ( 17306 ), it has a good integrate software por partition the Flash Drive, that's nice because you can have our privete partition.The Pro. I bougth it because you don't loose the tap.The Cons. is that i don't know why it is so slow saving something, i've own a lot of Flash Drive, and this is the slowest of all.
Somewhere along the way I lost my cables for my video camera. Luckily I was able to order a replacement from Amazon. Thank you, Amazon.
I believe this product was defective as it ran out in less than a month. Other inks purchase and installed at the same time are still registering as nearly full. All previous carts last at least 3 months. My usage style has not changed. I had to buy a new cart elsewhere. Not pleased!
Purchased one in 03. Used heavily, performed flawlessly.Treated it to a New Hampshire winter, and it finally failed.Mailed it in and they replaced it.Wonderful. Buy it. Love it. And good service.
Seems like a great buy, but the unit shuts down when it 'thinks' the ink cartridges are empty. I'm replacing FULL cartridges after only about 50 B/W pages. I'll try replacing one time, but if this continues, I'll have to replace the unit. NOTE there is no manual override, the printer will NOT work if it thinks a cartridge is empty. My cost? 50 pages for $20 of ink, 40 cents a page. Use Kinkos, it's cheaper.
This is a very well made cover for a Nook ~ at a very reasonable price compared with many very expensive ones on the market. It is attractive and easy to use.
This is a good dvd player at a very good price. I am very pleased with my dvd player
I've had my PortaPros for several years now, and they've served me very, very well.Pros:- Best sound I've heard in a small portable headphone. (My Grado SR-80s sound better, but there's no way you'd walk down the street in 'em)- Fold reasonably well into a coat-pocketable clump- Durable as heck (other than the replaceable foam earpiece covers). I use the heck out of these, and they take it in stride.Cons:- Look pretty un-cool.- Foam earpiece covers need replacing every 50 or so uses - cheap and readily-available from Koss, takes a minute to do.
I received speaker set very fast. They are very nice. The performance is excellent. The sound is so pleasing. No complains.
After careful consideration and review of a good number of reputable consumer review sources, my wife made the decision to buy the JVC GR-DF430U. The camera arrived in time for the birth of our first child, sometime in late 2006. Fortunately, it worked for the first several weeks. Unfortunately, within a month of the original purchase we became familiar with the now infamous JVC "lens cap error."Because our lives were pretty much turned upside down, we didn't get to JVC to voice our issue until the camera was out of warranty (by just days, as it turns out). I have spent almost three years since trying to get a reasonable response from JVC. I'll admit, my efforts have been sporadic, but we do now have two little kids! I can say though that I have a file of notes and printouts from over half a dozen phone calls with "customer service."A $400+ purchase became a worthless paper weight within weeks of being removed from the box. Google became littered with complaints of the same error - with our model and with a good number of other JVC cameras. JVC made the choice to honor a free repair for certain units, while ignoring a consistent and recognized design flaw on others.I am really ranking JVC's customer service here - at least as it pertains to this particular product. Unfortunately, they have not given me (or dozens of other Amazon shoppers, or probably hundreds, even thousands, of general consumers) the ability to actually critique the product itself. From what it looks like, we are far from alone.As of the writing of this message, I received word from one of JVC's "senior" customer service representatives that they would wave the $65 assessment fee. Even after countless attempts and nearly three years, they still contend that I should have to pay to have my camera shipped to them . . . and then I should have to pay to have it repaired. Even though it only worked for two weeks, and even though countless other cameras have experienced the same problem.We collected about 2 hours of raw footage. Lucky for us, it captures several of the first days of our daughter's life. Unlucky for JVC, I'm the proverbial "pitbull on a pork chop" when it comes to these types of things.It really comes down to the principle of sound customer care. Take care of your customers, and they'll keep taking care of you. Don't, and be prepared to hear from them, again and again and again . . .
The first 2 GPS units had small issues, but the seller was prompt in responding and we have one that works well now.
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.
this is a great product! the wireless is great especially when just want to use the mouse on my leg when my arm hurts. I have noticed a problem with the mouse and games. The mouse tends to not work so greatg with the Simsand a few other games in which it sometimes doesnt move, but if you just minimize the game and change channels it tends to work again. Thats my only complaint with this product
I bought these for my small kids to listen to movies on the plane. They don't care much for earbuds. The sound on these old things are horrible. Keeping in mind that the plane can be hard on the ears for sound qulaity. You get what you pay for. :)
I've bought two of these. They are essentially an inexpensive alternative to the Nikon kit lens provided with its lower-end DSLR's.The first lens went with my old D70s when I gave it to my girlfriend's daughters. They like it very much, especially since it was free to them. Then my girlfriend broke the zoom lens on her D200, so I gave her my zoom lens and acquired the Tamron as a stop-gap. It has worked very well in that role, and the price was right, but I have no illusions about it being the best lens for a D90.Actually, I plan on getting a Sigma 18-200 OS zoom for the D90, but they cost about $360, and I think I'm broke right now. Once I get the Sigma, the Tamron will become a backup. I expect that it will serve very well as that.
On a recent business trip, my rental car was broken into in a hotel parking lot. Though my Tom Tom Go was safe in my room, the mount and charge cords were stolen. Since my Tom Tom was a couple of years old, the battery life was poor and I needed to replace the unit to complete my trip. I purchased the Magellan 3100 locally and thought, "well, it's cheap, but it will get me through this trip." I didn't expect much, but was surprised how GPS technology has improved in the last two years.The Magellan is MUCH quicker to acquire satellite positions than my Tom Tom, and, like another reviewer says, can even locate the sky when indoors. My Tom Tom used to take a couple of minutes to acquire a signal when sitting in a rental car at the airport, delaying my trip. The Magellan is small and easy to put in my carry on luggage, vs. the bulkier Tom Tom which didn't quite fit anywhere.I haven't had to contact Magellan yet, so I can't compare their support vs. Tom Tom, but I can say that Tom Tom's support isn't all that helpful. Numerous messages posted to them have gone unanswered and they provided little help in my request to purchase the parts stolen from my rental car.Another reviewer commented that the maps on the Magellan can't be updated. If that is the case, for $200, GPS units are almost becoming throwaway purchases .... Tom Tom's map updates cost me about $150 over two years and didn't seem to come close to recognizing new roads and on ramps in Southern California or Pennsylvania anyway.What I love about the Magellan are the cool points of interest - everything from Starbucks to pizza can be easily found wherever I happen to be.There are far fancier GPS units out there, with all kinds of cool features. But if you simply want a basic unit from one of the recognized leaders in the industry, this is a good place to start. The Magellan 3100 is a great, small, basic GPS.
The picture quality is simply amazing. Just like the ones sent to the lab. Easy to use.
My brother has very expensive HDMI Cables. I'm cheaper than my brother. Neither of us could tell the difference between these & the $$$$ cables.My brother is now in a bad mood.
When my husband got this for my birthday, I was disappointed. However, since I have repaired CDs and DVDs, I am so grateful!! CDs from high school (over 15 years)which I could not listen to are great again, DVDs that skip badly and ready for the trash are watchable again! Sometimes it takes 2-3 passes through the machine, (mine is electric) but it's great. I have even repaired some of the Netflix DVDs I have gotten.I don't hesitate to recommend the $ be spent for this. I am sure, that until CD/DVD are obsolete, we will need a repair tool like this.
Delivered IMMEDIATELY and in perfect condition!! I didn't expect it so soon, but appreciated the quick delivery!!
The DSC-N2 by Sony has many excellent features, 10.1 megapixel and a Carl Zeiss lens afford you excellent quality shots, the flash is bright and maintains very true colors, the 3 inch touchscreen allows you to share pictures immediately - even zoom in on them, and a very intuitive user interface lets you pick up the camera and start shooting immediately.My biggest complaint? Within the picture review mode, the touchscreen buttons are bold and can cover up pictures, which makes sharing a number of pictures a little bit more of a hassle than necessary. However, this is a minor inconvenience considering the quality of the pictures I've been able to take.
Work like a charm, I love it and it solved my long lingering computer running slow problem. And the price is reasonable!
If you're looking for a special holiday present for someone who is either new to digital cameras or who has an early model, this package should make the perfect gift. The Olympus Camedias have been an excellent series, with great optics and a fine record of reliability. The D-510 offers some important features, like a 3:1 optical zoom (disregard most digital zoom hype, optical is what you really want), a 2.1 megapixel resolution (adequate for pretty clean 8 x 10 enlargements), easy USB connectivity to your PC, the ever-clever clamshell case and a pretty good flash. (It includes a mediocre sized memory card, but bigger cards are available readily and their prices have fallen steadily). This package ships with a carrying case, batteries and a charger, all nice extras that mean the D-510 is ready to go right out of the box.
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 have used WD products for years... I'm very pleased with my purchase.CG - TX
I could not be happier with this product. I had it installed in about 20 minutes and it worked great without any initial problems. Consistently get speeds of 49333 or better.Would highly recommend this modem.
This is a standard fuse holder, it is not water resistant. It has two rubber O-rings that help hold the end caps tight, but they do not keep water out of anything. There is nothing to keep water out of the fuse compartment or wire connections. It did not come with a fuse.
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.
overall the product was very effective, i had a ipod car jack that was a mount and i wasnt very happy with it, it had bad connection. This product is def worth the money you pay for it great connection and sound quality, smart buy
Purchased this item two months ago. I used it four times and now it shows a "dew detected" warning. The camera then shutdown and no longer works. I did some research and found this is a common problem, not only with this model, but several other Panasonic products. The problem is due to a detective module that Panasonic uses and the only way to fix it is a repair bill of $150. I have tried several times to contact Panasonic, but have received no response. Until Panasonic upgrades their parts and customer service I would buy elsewhere.
Took me about 15 minutes to assemble the first stand, the second one only took 5 min. Instructions could have been better. The base is very heavy and no problems with them falling over. They look good and hold my speakers at the proper height - what more do you want from a speaker stand?I would recommend them.
I purchased the Olympus DW-90 Voice Recorder to record ambient sounds for some web work I'm doing. I found the DW-90 easy to operate after browsing the manual. Loading the included software was a non-item. Once you record a sound you just plug the unit into a USB port and the software automatically pops up on the computer screen. You then push one button and it uploads the file or files to the computer. Fast, simple. You select the file (it records in .wav file format) with your mouse and hit the play button and there you are. I'm into recording sounds of doors creaking, birds chirping, water dripping, etc. I record outdoors and in, on the hiking trail, voices in the park, the crackle of a fire in a fireplace, children's voices. In short, I record anything that might make a digital scene come to life. I also use the sounds for link buttons: the ping of a pencil on a drinking glass or china, the crumpling of an aluminum can, fist on a tabletop. Once I've uploaded the sound, I open it in my sound editing software (Sound Forge) and go to work on it. The sound that comes from the DW-90 in HQ mode is crystal clear. Since it's designed to record voices, I was worried that it might muffle background noise, but found this to not be true. Everything the ear hears, the DW-90 records (not the same frequency response, of course), which can at times be a problem for me. Human hearing is selective, so we don't ordinarily hear the refrigerator running or whir of our computer's fan. But they will all be there when you replay a DW-90 sound file. The DW-90 is smaller than it looks in the pictures, ~3.5 inches in length, and extremely light weight, so you can take it anywhere. But it definitely has its limitations. File storage volume is one. Just make sure that prior to purchasing the unit you evaluate its specifications against your requirements. I'm immensely pleased with it, but then I'm not trying to record a one-hour lecture in HQ mode (limit 22 min) or LP mode (limit 90 min) where so many of the reviewers here on Amazon have complained about sound quality.
In order to have my Vonage phone service work with this modem, I had to turn the built-in firewall off. This took quite some time to figure out. The broadcast signal strength could be stronger. Also, the broadcast signal interferes with my home security TV system. Motorola's Tech Support offers little assistance and does not respond quickly enough. The full documentation is on the CD. A hard copy would have been very helpful.
I thought this remote control would only let me use it in front of the camera, but it works the same from all directions, being behind, to the sides or above. It works perfect. When working on "bulb" speed on my D90, it lets you open the shutter pressing once, and to close the shutter, pressing for the second time. I made pictures of the "super moon" one month ago using a very frim tripod and 300 mm and this time my camera did not move at all. Now i have a very sharp image of the moon thanks to this remote control.
I listen to Speed Metal, Heavy Metal, and Dark Metal. The Sub-woofer on this headphone is awesome and very responsive. Many times the base cannot keep up with the music's double base...but for a headphone, these are responsive and there is a dial so you can select how much base you want.In the past, I have owned headphones that have a base but it is either on or off.I will always own a pair of Skull Candies!!!Also...lifetime warranty. I had my daughter rip the headphone jack out of the computer which shreadded the headphone wire. I emailed Skullcandy, I sent in my headphones, and they replaced them no questions asked.With that kind of product backing...how can you go wrong?
This camera is exceptional. It takes great picures in the easy mode and allows for you to change the settings if necessary. There is hardly any delay, which allows me to capture my fast moving kids. I changed the speed setting to 400 for even better capture of my very wiggly baby. It also does well indoors. My one complaint is that the picures will not show the date. It just doesn't have that option available. Now if you want to print them yourself with a DPOF printer, you can force a date print on the front of the photos, but what a pain. So for this reason alone I am only awarding it 4 stars.
The box is heavy enough but the front panel door is a comlete "joke" Antec should have never let this happen. It is made out of plastic that is not heavy enough to use to make kites out of. Very poor design.
I paired these tweeters with DB651s speakers and a Kenwood KDC X896 HU in my '05 Honda S2000. The whole system is worlds better than the stock junk!The tweeters are nice and bright. Depending on the music they can be a little too much. I still haven't found a happy balance but so far I'm really pleased with the sound.The instructions are a little vague. The included in-line filter really isn't mentioned at all in the install booklet. Being a car audio noob I had to do a little searching to figure out what to do with it, but ultimately my first install went well and I'm pleased with the outcome.
I have been using this jump drive for six months and it has performed flawlessly. Previously, I had a 64 mb model, and I liked it so much that I upgraded to the 256 pro version.I use my jump drive to carry data between work and home. I'm a teacher, and I copy my gradebook files at school to work on at home. I make my lesson plans at home, and save them on the jump drive to print out at school. I also use the jump drive at home to download videos from our subscription site to use in the classroom. I've also used my jumpdrive to store Powerpoint presentations for workshops and trainings that I've conducted.For personal use, I store photos and home videos to share when visiting relatives. I just plug the jump drive into the USB port, and open up the photo folder for immediate access. Everyone is amazed at how easy it is!The only probem I've encountered with the Lexar JumpDrive Pro happened when I installed Windows XP on my school computer. When I booted up, I got a message that not all the drives could be connected, and my jump drive was not shown in any of the drives. It was as if it wasn't recognized by XP. The jump drive was perfoming well on my XP computer at home, and on my old Windows 98 computers at school, so I knew it wasn't the jump drive, but the XP system at school that was causing the problem.It turned out that the problem was how XP handles a mapped network, which is what we use at school. XP had assigned all the available drives (A-Z) to the network, so none were available for use by the jump drive. I had to manually disconnect the drives that were not actually used by the network, and then the jump drive appeared for use.Since then, I have used my jump drive pro continuously without problems. I keep it on my keychain, with my car keys. That way I can't leave school without it.
I purchased this fake verson of the Garmin adapter just in time for a road trip this is the worst piece of junk that I have ver purchased in my life, i should have listened to the other bad reviews... But instead I was thinking that this wouldn't happen to me. This is a bootleg adapter you have to use it as a charger for the GPS in order to use it. 1st you have to completely charge your Garmin with this mess....what a waste of time if your traveling. then only after its completely charged 30 miniutes or so can you use it. Dont give your money away like I did please go to the Garmin website and purchase the origional adapter instead of this bootleg model its only about 10 dollars more.
I just purchased the 1g version this weekend and love it! I have owned an IPOD 3G (20gb) for over a year. It holds my entire music collection and then some.As a frequent flyer and train rider, there are many times when I just could care less what I listen to. I simply want to pass the time while travelling. In addition, I am over 50 (and you know how good your close vision is without glasses at that age). The Shuffle simply lets me plop down on my plane or train seat and press a button...voila! music!Nothing to look it....just listen.Before embarking on a trip, I simply download the songs that I want to my shuffle, charge the unit, and grab it as I am going out the door.What I have done is create a series of playlists on Itunes, each with a good mix of music. This makes loading the Shuffle even faster...I just pick the playlist that I want and go!One recommendation however: Although the bass response is better than on my 3G IPOD (even without any equalization controls), the included earbuds still are inadequate. I use a pair of Sennheiser 100's (nice and compact and come in their own folding case). The combination of the Shuffle and and these headphones give me a superb listening experience. The Koss PortaPros also provide very good sound with the Shuffle. One suggestion: Many users have indicated that the on/off switch at the rear of the unit is difficult to manipulate. I placed a small piece of white adhesive tape on the switch. This gives my finger a bit more "traction" when sliding the switch.
Although i purchased the metra 14 gauge wire, i recieved the raptor 14 gauge wire. No big deal, still sounds great! Can't beat the price!
I love the convenience of being able to print postage and address labels. It is especially nice not having to switch labels rolls. The address book feature is great. Once you enter a label you can just add it to your address book for later use.
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 had no problems getting a clear video signal (1280x1024) on our video monitors right out of the box. Nicely constructed cables that were easy to route to the location of the monitors from our server cabinet.
I recently bought this unit at Sears (i'm returning it tomorrow) after reading great reviews from Amazon. I also have recently used the Mio c310x, which was great but it wasn't mine so I decided to buy my own but a different one.One of the few things that bothered me with this unit is the loading time could sometimes take forever. And lastly, searching for POI's doesn't really search what you actually look for. It also searches anything while you are typing which is annoying because it would lag or slow down because its loading searches. The maps are also not updatable, not that you would every week but it would be a nice feature. I don't see how Dual could get seriously into the GPS business.The ONLY thing i like about this gps is the way that its designed. Not very many gps gets designed a different way. Also a plus is the 2 led indicators (the ones on the side of the unit) of where you need to go, left and right. It is a cool idea but when you're driving while the sun is out, you barely notice it because its not very bright at all. Overall I would have to say its an OK gps. I would definitely recommend testing this out FIRST before you buy it.
This is the nicest camera case I have owned, others were older, so that may be why, but this case is great!
We did not have a GPS before so I got this one based on the reviews. I can say that I'm really happy with the purchase. It's really fast, very accurate (we used it already in USA and Canada)and the perfect screen size.It arrived in few days, in mint condition and all we had to do was to plug it and use it. You won't be disappointed!
I like:The $500 price is right for the package: small palm handed camcorder size / movie quality / features / battery life. Pictures can be stored on memory card. Wide angle feature is cool. You can transfer old VHS tapes to DVD also.I didn't like:Very poor quality in low light (worse than my previous old VHS camcorder) and there's no light (just a flash for pictures) - pictures are 1.3MB but quality is poor and you need to use a switch before taking pictures to the memory card - otherwise it's a &quot;picture-on-tape&quot; - even lower quality.
I was nervous to order this due to the low price, and lack of reviews, you know the old adage you get what you pay for. In the end my cheapness won out and I ordered two. I installed the first in a remote PC and after a little fiddling it worked great. Encouraged by the great results with the first I installed the second in a different but identical remote PC and got it working but the connection was really slow. When I tried to shut down the PC I got a popup that there was a problem with the adapter, then it shut down. I restarted the PC and it seemed fine and pressed for time I left. The next morning the PC would not start and turns out the motherboard was toast.
I JUST RECEIVED MY BROTHER INK CARTIDGES FROM CARTRIDGE WAREHOUSE. SO FAR SO GOOD. I'VE ONLY USED TWO CARTRIDGES AND THEY WORKED GREAT. WILL UPDATE AS I CONTINUE TO USE THE OTHERS.
Very awesome headphones. Way better than I expected honestly. Handles heavy bass without the mid or treble freq. getting muddy. Very clear. I can easily distinguish the instruments in Orchestral songs, they can handle the bass drops and double bass of death metal, and the bass of techno is absolutely booming! I absolutely love these headphones!
I completely agree with the review by [Laptop Professional "Anonymous Owner"]. Potential customers, you should read reviews by owners who have owned the product for some time, especially for laptop.I bought a Sony VGN-T250 laptop one and half years ago. It is a previous model of this product line. It was one of the most expensive models and I only used it lightly during the one and half year.Now, the fan had exactly the same problem as posted by by [Laptop Professional "Anonymous Owner"], --- it became noisy for two weeks and then died. Sony insisted to charge >$250 to replace it because the warranty was just for one year.If you check Internet, you will find low quality fan is wide spread problem in Sony laptops.Be aware: Sony sells such low quality product at high price and then makes another round of profit by repairing it. I used to consider Sony a high quality brand and now they have destroyed their own reputation.I think there should be a class action lawsuit again Sony on the fan problem.
Brother's separate drum/toner cartridge arrangement makes for a longer life of the toner output equipment overall. Having been the owner of laser printers and inkjet printers for many years, I can say that Brother's solution is very nice. Here's why. In the arrangement used by HP, for example where the toner cartridge and drum are combined, if the drum is scratched, or otherwise damaged, the cartridge is ruined. That's the end; it must be replaced. In this arrangement, however, it is possible to fix the drum. Should a splotch appear, it's possible to wipe it off and even vacuum out the drum, if necessary. Sometimes when a cartridge is about to run out of toner, for example, it burps out a little extra toner. Because you can separate the drum from the cartridge, it's possible to clean this up instead of just throwing out the whole cartridge before it's really worn out. Another advantage along the same lines is being able to remove pieces of paper that get stuck inside the drum should a paper jam occur. Now as far as the economics of laser printer versus inkjet printer go, just figure it out for yourself. Do the math and come up with the best compromise of print yield, resolution, etc. In terms of comparing the cost of combined drum/toner cartridges versus the cost of separate drum/cartridges, I found that there was little difference on a per-print basis. Add to that the convenience of recovering from problems described at the beginning of my comments, and I am forced to conclude that the Brother solution is the best.
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.
You'll notice a pattern to these reviews: they tend to be either 5 stars ("I have no IT background, and even I got it to work in 2 minutes!") or 1 star ("I have years of experience, and not even sacrificing a goat helped!"). I fall into the latter. Which is true? Both, probably. Yes, I fully believe that there are those out there who got this working with XP in under 2 minutes. But trust me when I say that, using the very latest drivers (downloaded from the Netgear site, Nov. 2002), and spending several hours on the phone with Netgear support, on more than one occasion, I have not gotten this thing to work properly. (I have tried exchanging the card in case it was hardware related.) Windows 98 had the problem of being very unhappy about having more than 4 TCP/IP devices (this card, internal ethernet card, internal modem X 3 [1 for the modem, 1 each for the modem with the MSN and AOL #'s pre-loaded, the latter two I had forgotten about], and yes, that is a known "issue" with Windows 98). So, that prompted me to get Windows 98 replaced with XP. Windows XP refused to read the driver off the CD, refused to read the driver from file, and basically had to be force fed the driver, which then didn't work. Deleting the driver to try over from scratch, XP now refuses to believe the card even exists, let alone needs a driver.After talking to many people with various wireless cards and various machines, I keep hearing the same story over and over again. Depending upon *what specific machine* you have running XP, and what card you use, things either tend to work immediately, or not at all, with it being a crap shoot as to which it is going to be. So, yes, with XP this card *might* work immediately. But it also might not, and Netgear technical support won't be very helpful in making it work for you. So, you'll either end up in the 5 star or 1 star category, and unless you have a friend with an *identical* set-up, good luck guessing which it will be.Best advice seems to be: go ahead and try it. If it works immediately, enjoy it. If not, return it and try again with another brand, and hope for better luck.Feb. 2003 Update: True to the above, I downloaded Driver Version 2.6 (Dec. 2003), and it *still* doesn't work, although another person I know (who's card hasn't worked for the past year) did just update the firmware and driver on his MA401, and it worked for him on XP. I gave my MA401 card to a friend with XP, and it worked immediately on his machine. Lest you think somehow it is me or my machine, I just tried a Linksys WMP11 (version 3, I hear &lt;version 2.5 is not as reliable), and that worked immediately! As I said, it seems to be very, very hit or miss on machines running in XP, and I go with my original advice. Try it, and if it doesn't work quickly, move on to the next brand.
This is a great device with some limitations. The XM myfi does not get reception indoors without docking - the S50 stores 50 hours of great content like a portable tivo. The display is awesome. And if you are waiting for Howard there is no other choice.
This modem works like a dream. I've never had any problems with it, and the new price I see on it is too good to be true. It makes me want to get another one just to have it! Highly recommended!
At first I was getting fustrated with the installtion. But I have got it to work after downloading the drivers directly from trendnet web site. Now it works prefectly.So if you are looking for PnP (plug and play) then I would recommend another wifi card. But the product does work.
I read a number of reviews about this clock radio before I purchased it. Some praised it; others trashed it. In spite of some negative reviews, I bought it anyway. It turned out to be an excellent decision. Within 2 hours of plugging it in, it was running on exact time. Even the analog clock was correct. The manual said the analog hands might not move until midnight, but it didn't take that long. For a relatively small box, it certainly has a rich sound, even on the AM band. As others have written, the manual isn't the best, but operating the clock really isn't very difficult. The flexibility allowed by programming either of the two alarm settings on any day of the week is second to none. Some reviewers have missed the fact that the display has a brightness control on the bottom of the clock. Some reviewers have missed the fact that there is a separate volume control on the bottom of the clock for wake-up alarm volume independent of regular radio listening volume. Some reviewers complained about the lack of a backup battery. In fact, I have observed short power outages of 10 minutes with the clock losing no settings and only losing the 10 minutes. I have also observed an outage of 2 hours. When power returned, the clock still had all settings. Of course, in both cases, within a short period of time the atomic clock system had reset the time -- no real need for a backup battery. I truly believe I have the best atomic clock radio on the market.
I bought this set for my new digital camera and am highly dissapointed. The batteries do not hold a charge as well as other brands do. While the charger may work fine for other things, do not expect your digital camera to run for more than 20 shots on these meek things. Overall, I am very dissapointed and do not recommend this product.
This surge protector is designed to hold a lot of plugs. I purchased this because it has several outlets running up and down its side which are spaced it. This can accommodate plenty of plugs of all sizes. It also have phone and cable compatibility which I dont really care. I am not looking forward to an outage, but if one were to happen, I hope this device will protect my electronics.
I think somebody made a boo-boo. The T6310 sports the FM radio, not the T6320. Within the last year I have owned every Motorola FRS radio out there, and I have had the T6310 for six months (at the time I wrote this) and wear it everywhere I go. I bought it for use at work and just cant seem to leave home without it (sound familiar). The radio has been dropped, smacked around and just plain abused, but it still works great. Some people dont care for the swivel clip, but I think it was a great idea. If you ever sat down with anything hooked to you belt and felt that auwful jam in your side, you will appreciate the swivel clip. But anyway, any of the T6300's are great. Just remember if you want listen to some jams while your yacking away, the T6310 is what your gonna need..........:)
I've loved the SD Plus USB cards since they came out - I have one in my Treo, one in my camera and I just bought another one for my daughter's camera. Say goodbye to USB cables and card readers!
My father got this monitor as a gift. He told me he like it and he hasn't had any problems with it.
This printer is great. Photo quality is excellent. Set up and printing are easy - very straight forward. Price of the cartridges are ok - $25 range for each of the 3. Printing from your camera or memory card is a breeze. Editing functions using the LCD are also easy and straight forward. The only real con is the size. It's a bit bulky and takes up a lot of space. If your looking for a quality easy to use photo printer - this is it!Update: After 2 months use, I have had some minor issues. One was a Microsoft compatibility issue with the printing software. The other the toner "contacts". When replacing cartridges, make sure you clean the contacts in the printer and on the toner cartridge. Still - a great printer and very happy with the quality of the photo's. Just made an 8 x 10 of daughter with Santa that came out great.
I have had my partner's palm 505 replaced for 3 times now. The latest problem is with its battery.I've had two other palms a V and IIIc which both don't have any problems and still are going strong.The 505 is a disaster! It deserves a recall or a class suit. It has caused us sleepless nights thinking how to recover lost data.
I ordered this on a Sunday and recieved it on the next Wednsday. I installed it today, it took me about 5 minutes to install it on one of the seat floor bolts, and then I spent about another 15 minutes managing my various wires and getting them neat and orderly contained in some black colored wire shroud I bought at Home Depot.This item went into my 2010 Rav4 and is just beautiful! I can see how it would work in all of my cars with no issues. The top of the arm does have plastic adjustments and you should be careful about not putting to much pressure on them as I could see how they may damage with brute strenght pushing and pulling. However, if you properly inspect the arm before you install it, you would recognize this and it should not be a problem.I put my Sirius radio on it and it does work really good and I am very impressed with the total item.Anyone who is looking for a strategy to manage the various items they carry in their car now, like phones and Sirius etc., needs to get this product. You will not be disappointed!Great item, extremely happy with all aspects of this purchase.
The only reason I didnt give it a 5 was because no GPS is perfect. This one couldnt be easier to use right out of the box with no prior experience needed. Wife was skeptical about it as a gift but now loves it. Maps are good and business phone numbers very helpful. Bonus for me is that the CD maps also work on my Garmin GPS which I bought for my boat but also now works in my car. Although it cost over twice as much and is about 10 times harder to use!
I read about the Terk in Monitoring Times magazine and decided it was worth a try, although I really didn't expect stellar results; I figured that better AM reception was worth a try since almost everything I listen to is on the AM Band. It was reasonably priced and seemed like it should work.Upon the opening the box, the first thing I noticed was how well it was made. I felt solid, like whovever designed it expected it to work as advertised. Then I read the instructions, which are almost pointless because the antenna is so easy to use. Then I put it next to my radio, rotated it until the signal improved, tuned the dial on the antenna to zero the signal and sat back amazed that it had actually improved my reception significantly. It made poor signals good and good singals great.If better AM reception is your goal, the Terk will get you there.
I was worried about getting a non-Toshiba or sketchy battery because of so many bad reviews here, so I figured I'd be okay if I ordered from a business called Laptop Parts Plus who had a great seller rating. Good call. Toshiba brand battery, the exact same one that came with my laptop. Arrived quickly. Make sure you use this seller to get a working Toshiba battery. Half the price of buying the same thing from the Toshiba Direct website.
After reading the specs on this model, I thought the price was too good to be true. Unfortunately, I was right.The picture was a real disappointment. I expected HD quality comparable to my HD-ready big screen Toshiba. What I saw was a picture that was worse than the 27" Phillips I tried to replace. To say the picture was pixellated would be an understatement. Regardless of the channel I selected (ESPN HD, HBO HD, standard resolution MTV, etc.), the picture was pixellated and the color was not as bright as advertised. I was able to improve the picture only slightly using the poorly designed remote and menu screens. The X-box picture was average at best (Again, I assumed a high definition picture).On the positive, the unit is attractive looking and could be mounted on a wall. The component inputs we easy to use and we very well labelled. The unit is light weight and has every input needed.In conclusion, I would recommend investing a few more dollars for a more recognizable brand. Of course, I may have received the one bad apple of the bunch but in the end, I got what I paid for.For reference, I connected a Comcast HD receiver with built in DVR, an X-box and a Sony Progressive Scan DVD.
Modem works o.k. Good luck luck getting your rebate though. They cheated me out of mine and the modem is not worth the non-rebate price.
[...]Pro:* It indeed feels cool to control Google Earth with it.* To a degree, senses your force, i.e. the further you push the knob, the faster the object on the screen moves, although the gradations are few.Contra:* It feels very flimsy. I'm afraid it would break in no time.* It is VERY HARD to make it do precisely what you want. For example, when you try to pan, you will eventually fall into tilting, even though you didn't mean to. Tilting similarly tends to turn into zooming, and so on.* The springs are too tight. After just about 10 minutes, my muscles are aching.* The device isn't supported "natively". As you know, you can plug in any mouse, joystick, keyboard, etc., and Windows will recognize the device and make use of it immediately. Not with this one, it requires software download (the CD has obsolete version)* That software download size is ENORMOUS!!! 100+ Mb!!! Come on guys, the whole 3D Studio package took less than that a couple years ago, but 100MB for a freaking DRIVER??? You oughtta be kidding.So all in all, you better buy a 6-axis joystick.
I purchased the skyfi for use in the office. I got tired of my office radio and listening to the same 5 or 6 commercials followed by the same 5 or 6 songs. I am to lazy to download songs into an IPOD. This is the car unit and does not come with the home setup which I had to purchase separately for $25. It worked poorly in my car and not at all in my home but flawlessly in the office. Yes, I had problems with the unit locking up and there is no clear way to reset the unit. I think the locking up has to do with signal strength. In my office I am lucky enough to be on the right side of the building where the signal is strong and hence the unit is performing as expected.
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 liked these headphones, pretty much what I paid for. The metal band on the top grabs hair sometimes if you adjust it on your head... so just don't do that and you'll be good.Good sound, fairly comfortable. Essentially just what I wanted.
A capacitor basically works like a battery but doesn't produce electrons it simple stores electrons until needed most. The lanzer model has a sleek design and awesome look but most importantly works as described and keeps my system working at the optimal level. The capacitor is safe, reliable, and an important part to protect and produce the sound available without damaging equipment in the process. This is a solid functional unit with no drawbacks, recommended.
I really like these and for the price they were cheaper than the shure model and the bass is nice like the noise cancel feature the only problem! is that if you loose the silicon earpieces cant find replacement so far havent been able to locate contacted sony we will see as far as the earphones them selves cant beat the price and quality I would buy again just needs extra parts! Finally found the parts $10 a piece thats a rip off love the product hate the ear pieces
I was happy with the noise canceling features, not the best but definitely works. Great for airplane rides - really helps cut out that background engine noise. My problem however with these headphones hwoever is the design - the first set i had brok near the earpiece hinge and was replaced by Targus (cheers to them). the second set broke too in a different place - the deisgn of these just isn't very sturdy. I'm gentle with my stuff too, so either I had bad luck w/two defective units or they're just not made well.
We are very excited about this projector. right off the box ! anyone looking into hd tv's should consider this - the image is as big as we could ever want it to be - and with an HD TV feed - picture is crazy !
i am very happy with this product, it was exactly what i needed at a price that i could afford.
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.
This item is well worth the money! If you spend a lot of time on the run or on a bus, it's worth it. This is probably the ONE purchase I would make over and over again.
Purchased two of these - arrived quickly; HOWEVER - after placing them both into 3 different new Lexmark printers, all 3 printers reported that the cartridges were EMPTY, and would not use them. Had no Lexmark markings on them (Supposedly "remanufactured", but apparently not correctly).Looked like a good deal on Amazon -claim to be "Lexmark cartridges" - but not worth the postage.DO NOT BUY THESE.
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.
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.
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.
It will never work with Win2k.This sucker is going to have the sledge hammer treatment.Worthwhile purchase if you like to bash things with hammers.
The TV and VCR part worked fine upon opening. The DVD did not read the DVD disk. I have called the manufacturer and they are arranging a service call to repair the DVD. The color was a little orange in the facial tones, but this is adjustible. Also, it has analog and a digital output for connection, but not fiber optic output for connection to a stereo. Make sure your stereo does not only accept fiber optic inputs.
As described, this does indeed fit the Dell Dimension 4300! We were a little nervous about that because of Dell's tendency to make little proprietary changes to components. Seems to be a study, well-made unit, comes with simple but fairly complete instructions. Although if you've never done this before, Google for more detailed instructions and make a sketch before you disconnect everything so you know where to reattach it all back. This was the first time we'd swapped out a PSU, and it went well.
I ordered a new phone specifically to be able to use personalized ringtones (&#34;This is the voice of the Mystterons. We know that you can hear us, Earthman.&#34;) However, it also has the capability of playing MP3s so I figured I'd better have more memory. This memory card was suggested, so I bought it...it works fine. Tons of room!
They say it was delivered. I have never seen it and very disappointed. I think it should of been stated on delivery. I will never shop here again and will delete my account if I receive the last item I am waiting on. Not sellers fault but very poor decision in shipping. I think I should have been told. I work hard for my money and now I have lost $100.
This printer/scanner/copier is FABULOUS! can't say enough good things about it. This is amazing, it prints photos like any retailer would, but in a flash, somewhere around 4 seconds for each 4x6, the quality is SUPERIOR! and ink replacement doesn't put youin debt. The software included is great as well! AAAAA ***** last thing, make sure you order a USB printer cable at the same time, for it is not included.
Used a bunch of these to get all of the office PCs off the floor. We mount them under the desks using our own self taping bolts. It is inexpensive and it works, though that does not mean it is easy to mount. Best if a helping hand is available when it comes to hanging the units, one to hold the computer and one to position and tension the straps. But once mounted, it is secure.
DO NOT LOSE YOUR MONEY!!! RCA indoor Amplified Tv Antenna TRANSMITS ONLY ANALOG SIGNALS( 10 to be precise) in my BROOKLYN, NEW YORK LOCATION. ABSOLUTELY NO DIGITAL RECEPTION FOR MY NEW HDTV. I HAVE 2 NEW HDTVs. 2 JENSEN ANTENNAs(MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD) WORK BEAUTIFULLY FOR ONE OF MY NEW HDTVs AS WELL AS FOR MY NON-HDTV. Vendors should WITHDRAW THIS PRODUCT from AMAZON MARKET PLACE to prevent unsuspecting customers from losing money--SELLERS IMPOSE ALL KINDS OF CONDITIONS TO FORESTALL TAKING BACK THE PRODUCT ONCE THE BOX IS OPENED EVEN THOUGH THE PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK(TRANSMIT DIGITAL SIGNALS),THUS NO LONGER VIABLE AS A USEFUL PRODUCT. AMAZON.COM SHOULD EXERCISE ITS POWER TO COMPEL THE VENDORS TO REFUND THEIR CUSTOMERS FULLY FOR MOVING USELESS PRODUCT TO UNINITIATED AND FRUSTRATED CUSTOMERS EAGER TO VIEW HDTV PROGRAMS SOONER RATHER THAN LATER.
I just bought this in pink for my girlfriend for her birthday and I must say it is an excellent MP3 player. The sound quality is far superior to my RCA Lyra and I would say is comparable/better to an iPod (although I have minimal experience with those). Keep in mind that first and foremost Creative was an audio company (origins in PC sound cards) so they know their sound.The Nuvo N200 is also amazingly small; it looks more like a lighter than an MP3 player. One of the best features about the N200 is that you can use it as a portable mass storage device (for your documents or what have you.) This is an excellent add-in that you will not find on an iPod. The N200 comes with an excellent armband for working out and includes a protective case with belt clip. All this for less than 70 bucks, you can't beat it. I helped my friend build her first playlist on it and we managed about 60 songs ranging from 128-202kbps bitrate. Plenty of music for your workouts or just when you are on the go. One last thing, it takes only 1 AAA battery! My Lyra takes 2 and it isn't any bigger/better!
The trip lite cat6 snagless molded patch cable works great haven't had any problems would recommend it's a good investment
My Ethernet port did not work any longer. I use this computer for my business and cannot afford to be out of commission. I received the Belkin ExpressCard, loaded the driver and was ready to go. It has worked with no incident and at $10 it saved me from purchasing a new computer. It was a win-win all around for me. I had ordered another ExpressCard through Amazon but it was the wrong product. Amazon's return policy is great. The return process was safe, fast and extremely effective. I will definitely continue using Amazon as my first point of contact for future purchases and look at Belkin for any future needs.
This is wonderful - "Gizmo" got confused in Atlanta - but so do I. Love it!!!
UPDATE 6/24/12 -So I email the seller. Of course he goes:--Dear Aya,Thanks for writing an email to MarginMart.As I can see that you have placed this order with Fulfillment By Amazon so this order was fulfilled/shipped to you by Amazon itself. Now we request you to kindly contact Amazon Customer Support for more info. You can reach them at 866-216-1072Please let us know if you have any other question.ThanksSergio--This "Sergio" obviously doesn't care and blames it on Amazon. I know Amazon packs and ships products, but I believe it is products that are READY for shipping, etc.This particular item had a bag that SAID "DVI-D TO HDMI CABLE 6 FEET" where it clearly had a DVI-I cable, which is totally useless.I then try Amazon's automated return service, where it required me to actually talk to a representative.I told them them the story through chat and the person just gave me a refund and told me don't even bother sending it back.At least Amazon made it simple and easy enough. But I still wouldn't buy from the sellers again.*******************************For crying out loud, there has been a negative feedback, where about 300 people at least read it and yet they don't learn!STAY AWAY FROM THIS SELLER. Not worth your time or your hard earned cash if they keep failing their customers.Sent them an email. I will update to see how the conclusion.
I bought this camcorder from Fry's for $1080*** including tax as a new year gift for my parents. I tried it right after I received the package and I just love it. Everything is great except the battery included in the package can last only 30 min which is too short for a camcorder with 30G memory. So I bought a data battery from JVC ($126), and then the camcorder became perfect. I made the choice between Sony SR100 and JVC505. Sony has a better lense (Carl Zeiss) I have to say, but JVC has 3CCD(!!!) and a much higher resolution.I prefer the cool silver color of SR100 to the black 505, but 100 is too big, even longer than your palm. Besides, if you have large fingers as my father's, you'll not like the touch-screen from Sony although it is fancy (or you can borrow the pen from your NDS). Other features: sound effect is good, LCD is bright and adjustable, low light recording not a problem if you understand the instruction book, buttons are easy to use, 30 G is wonderful for travelling without a laptop on you hand, it is very good to watch what you record on a wide-screen TV. By the way, sony just released their new HD camcorder to beat this 505, but, as sony always is and I believe will be forever, it is more expensive than it should be...Hope this is useful for you. Good luck searching.
Best camera I have ever owned. It has so many features that it takes a lot of time to learn them, however, it also works great as a "point and shoot". Well worth the money. Best features are multiple face recognition and image stabilization.
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!
I purchased this product to use while hog hunting at night. It is a very good product for the price. The resolution is good for generation 1. I can see several hundred yards on a night with moon light available. On dark nights, the IR will only illuminate well about 60 yards. The only issue I have is that the lenses will fog up on cool nights when you lower them to your face. Overall this is a good product for the cost.
It's hard to imagine how a simple cable could suck, but this has it nailed. Both the 800 and the 400 ends of the cable fit very loosely, so the slightest movement causes the connection to be temporarily broken. For most firewire devices, this means that the device will lose synch, interrupt whatever you were trying to do, and spend a painfully long time trying to re synch with the computer. It doesn't help that the cable is as stiff as a coat hanger, so the slightest movement will move the connectors. If anything touches this cable it will break the connection, so you end up tip-toeing around this thing trying to keep it happy. Yes, it does work. If you have to get from 400 to 800, it will do it. But this one is guaranteed to make you angry.
PROs: Overall this is a good buy. It has plenty of space for me and it is small. Something I like for working out, and an arm band isn't very expensive. I also like the MircoSD expansion slot. I would recommend getting a cheap card since there is not a dummy card in the slot. You can find them online on Amazon/New Egg for less than $10.CONs: I agree with everyone else in that the color scheme is not good. it is hard to see what is highlighted unless you are looking at an extream angle. That is ok for when wering it on an arm band but is about it.
I did not care for this product.The picture looks great, but the strap was not large enough for my chair and the product itself is very small (not wide enough).It was a waist of my time and money, since it actually made my back pain worse.
You cant go wrong with this cable. It is very nice for the price. Sure beats paying +50$ at local stores. I dont belive you need higher quality piece unless you will have a long cable run.
I ordered this Web Cam so that I could communicate with my mother whom is Deaf will I was away at college I did a lot of research before making my purchase and found this cam to have a lot of positive reviews and it was a reasonable price so I bought it will because I have to communicate with my mother by using Sign language. I then realized that this Cam is not good for that though the picture is very clear when I move my hands its a drag and i have to Sign very slowly It can be somewhat a hassle but over all its a nice cam I will have to try to invest in another Cam that will best suit my intention of use.Thanks Logitech
This has been a good product, but was not worth the [money] I paid for it. The color screen was okay, but then a colleague showed me his IIIc screen, and then I was downright angry!! Palm blew it on the screen. It's very marginal. The options for the SD cards are few and far between. There are book titles--but who is going to read a book on any Palm? And, wireless connectivity has been VERY slow to come. Utilizing maps (e.g., RoadAtlas) is almost futile with the small, low-resolution screen. I would not recommend the 505 and would suggest the following alternatives: 1) save your money and just get a Palm V, 2) if email is big for you try the i705 (no color though--Palm must be scared!), or 3) get an Ipaq.The future is pretty clear. Palm stock is WAY down over this last year and Ipaqs are spreading fast. Palm had a good niche market, but Microsoft reigns supreme with software and Comaq has a core competency in electronics manufacturing. Palm has neither.
I haven't used this much as it's for my parents (I have Toyota in-car navi which I LOVE and have had a lot of time using) but I think this one is a lot better for my parents than the Garmin Quest I bought for them a year ago for about the same price. Larger screen and especially TOUCHSCREEN makes all the difference! The Quest is not touchscreen and has a arrow cursor you have to direct around the screen. It's too confusing for my parents, and they ended up not using it much. Typing in addresses on the touchscreen is a lot easier than going up-down-left-right through an alphanumeric grid. The Quest is smaller and has more flexible features but my parents would never use those anyway. I'm sure when they see this GPS next time they visit they will get a lot more use out of it. Also the speaker is built in-- the Quest speaker is integrated into the cigarette adapter. The c320 also picks up satellite signal a lot quicker and easier, without having to flip up any antenna.My one complaint is that in normal mode you can't just press anywhere on the screen to recenter the picture on the spot you pressed-- you have to go through the menu to some "browse" mode.
This is a superb lens - sharp with excellent contrast. The characteristics of the out-of-focus areas (bokeh) are wonderful - soft and delicate without a trace of harshness. The build quality is very good - not to the standard of the 85/1.4, but perfectly fine. Highly recommended.
I got these for the computer, and they work fine. Right now I'm using them with our new TV which is in a huge area- I wasn't looking into putting money into buying a sound bar- so I plugged these into the TV and its really great. They carry the sound from the kitchen into the family room and by placing them apart -its like surround sound. Surprising little benefit that I use all the time as we're all usually hanging in the two rooms.
The guys from E-City just deliver the scanner with no CD Roms for installation and no USB cable. I paid US$ 300 for a scanner I cannot use.
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!!
Headset is a great choice for those devices with a 2.5mm jack. No need to spend a bunch of your hard earned cash on a high end headset, this baby rocks and I got it for around $12!
I need to return this item. It says it's wireless, but you need a landline to connect it to. We do not have a landline, that's why we thought is was wireless, like a wireless phone.
This was cheap and a good quality product. I will definitly recommend this to everyone.Thanks
I bout several of these over the past few months replacing all of my old plast power strips after a few brown-outs. It just so happens that my employer uses Tripp Lite strips on all of our equipment at the office too.The casings are all metal, the plug itself is sturdy plastic and grabs the plug. Fortunately I have not tested their surge capacity, but I am hoping the exterior craftsmanship is indicative of the overal quality of the product
We needed this item and did were not able to make a run to one of the tech stores. It was so easy to order and have it delivered directly to the home. Time and money well spent.
For the price the BIC DV62Si is excellent, they need to "break in" for a while. Initially they are a bit sizzly sounding. They do, however, sound better than the "name brand" Best Buy and Circuit City speakers. If you don't mind voiding the warranty, the crossover can have its 3.3uF capacitor across the woofer removed and the 0.25mH coil across the tweeter should be removed, after this they could easily compete with things like the Bowers and Wilkins (B&W) DM602 and other speakers that are more than twice the price.
My Toshiba 42" 1080 lasted 7 months prior to losing its picture. It was taken to the warenty repair station and part ordered and back ordered the same day taken in. Today is one month into the repair, no TV and still no part. No excuse for this kind of service on a $2000 product in this day and age. Parts can be gotton anywhere in the world in three days or less, from my experience.The Repair station called today to get me to come pick the TV up to get it out of his way cause its cluttering his work area up.Totally Disgusted with this kind of service, and just want to warn folks against buying a Toshiba product, cause this is what your getting for repair support.Jamie
This camcorder takes really good pictures, but I find it difficult to understand the operation. Guess it will take a little time to figure it out.
Have had one for 3 weeks now, since I replaced an old Sony that broke after 14 years service. This unit works as advertised. Love the remote features, sleep timer, and sound quality. For this price, it is well worth it.Seems all manufacturers are cutting quality today, so I'll wait and see how long it lasts, but my guess is it will perform for many years to come.The AM/FM tuner, the phono inputs, too are great since I own two turntables and often spin old 45's.
My daughter received this for her 5th Birthday, although I believe the target audience is a bit older. We have not used the online application yet, because I feel she's too young, but the MP3 player itself is cute, and my daughter loves it. It works well, she uses it all the time, and she loves the fact that she can change the look anytime she wants. I do wish it had a screen so I could immediately go to the album I want, but using the fast forward button to get to the song we want really isn't that much of a bother. Charging is easy, and downloading doesn't get much simpler. I bought one for my niece's 7th Birthday too, since we liked it so much.
We bought one of these a couple years ago and several others since. I just ordered a second one because this one was the only one that actually worked for us.
These things make little baby cry. the bass is so intense that it will melt your brain and give you drain bamage and over all i would recommend these to anyone. it even comes with a bunch of cool adapters and a headphone case thats soft and cuddly.
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.
This has truely been a godsend on long trips to the grandparents house. It gets hot, ut you just have to let it cool down. We have had this model for over 3 years now and love it.
I bought this scanner from Amazon, and while the price was great, the money that I spent on it was completely wasted, since this scanner is not compatible with my computer! I have a COMPAQ PRESARIO 7360, which does not use a Pentium chip, and so my computer does not recognize this scanner. So beware - this scanner is not compatible with all computer, something that Microtek does NOT make the buyer aware of!
It arrived within two days of ordering.Was still in the original packagingwith original protective stickers and all.Plugged in and worked perfectly with skypewithin 15 minutes.
Like many people, I debated and debated, read countless reviews, and watched prices for weeks... for me, it pretty much came down between the E500 and the 8MP Rebel. (The 6MP Pentax D100 was in the running, too.) Finally, I pretty much decided that based on the reviews for the E500, it seemed like people who know their way around SLR cameras enjoyed it, whereas the complaints mostly seemed to be lack of ease by those coming from the P&S; camp. That being said, Olympus does make fine cameras. So does Canon. So does Nikon. As I saw it, it's pretty much like the old Ford verus Chevy debate: just as many people can tell you why one is superior to the other. When it comes down to it, all cameras (like all cars) have their stong points and their weak points. And depending on what you're using a camera for, different aspects will weigh more heavily than others.For instance, for me, price was a big concern. This is, hands down, the best deal. I picked up a factory demo refurbished 2-lens kit. I don't think I can list the price in the review, but it was the cheapest among the 8MP cameras. And the two lenses are both made-for-digital. Somewhat limited by Olympus' 4/3 platform, but any camera you buy if you want good glass in front of it, you'll be spending as much as the body. Or more. Top of the line lenses are not cheap... anywhere, from any maker. These Zuiko lenses seem solid though, and I can't complain about them. I do wish there were more AF options versus what basically amounts to a center-focus option only. There are 3, but they're very close to the center. Minor irritation, though; just focus on your subject, hold the shutter down halfway, and then frame your shot. Really no different than lining up those two circles on older 35mm lenses.I like the overall ergonomics of the camera. It's just big enough that it has some heft, but not too heavy to weigh you down. (Granted, I'm a 6'1" guy with average-sized hands.) However, it does feel a little plasticy, but coming from a Pentax K-1000, I think anything will. And having worked at a photography-based company in the recent past, I got a little spoiled on the Nikon D1 series; however, the D50 (and to a lesser extent the D70) felt more like a toy. But the E500 fits in my hands nicely. I actually really like the way the lens sits almost all the way over to one side, with an ample grip on the opposite. Makes for strong handling on vertical shots, even one-handed.Photos are great. Very sharp, very crisp. Colors have a nice vibrancy. Tones are balanced. I've seen a few complaints about noise in higher ISOs, but I didn't see anything too out of line. Plus, there's noise reduction, which takes it down to pretty much nil. Anything that's left, nothing a basic photo-editing program can't take care of in a second. I think the "blur" complaints are from people used to P&S; photography. I've shot down to 1/15 or so with no more blur than expected. It's just a matter of knowing how to hold a camera and maintain a firm stance. As someone who loves black-and-white shooting, the color filters for the momochrome mode are a nice touch. They can really make the images pop. I've been happy with the all the settings; it has lots of scene modes, lots of little ways to tweak the images as you shoot, too (high key/low key, vivid, muted, etc). The flash sits up a little higher than other cameras, too, so there's less of a chance of catching shadow on closer shots. The flash can be a little bright and slightly distracting when in auto-focus focus-finding (pre-flash). Again, though, not a huge deal.Now the menu IS a little convoluted. It could be more user-friendly and intuitive. But it's nothing that a reasonably adept photographer can't figure out after reading the manual and playing around a little bit. A second command wheel would be nice, but hey, you're here for an economical camera, and you're going to have to cut a few corners, I guess. All the commands of a second wheel are there, just back in the menu. Some way to set "hot buttons" or something could compensate some, too, but again... think value.My only other "complaint," which is more of just a minor annoyance than anything, is the location of the power swith and the rear dial for adjusting aperture and/or shutter speed. Sometimes when changing settings, I'll trip the power and turn it off. Startup is quick, though, so it's not a biggie. And sometime when repositioning myself and moving the camera around, I'll inadvertently change the aperture or shutter (depending on which mode I'm shooting in). Either moving it more to the top, making it harder to turn, or making some sort of setting "lock" would help.Anyway, bottom line: if you're a 35mm SLR user wanting to make the switch to digital, and price is a deciding factor, just go ahead and get this camera. It's a solid camera that takes great pictures, and is likely just as good as any of the other--more expensive--options. If you're impatient and just want a better point-and-shoot, get another point and shoot. And if you're a fancy-schmancy professional, why are you looking at this budget camera? ;)
I bought this tv-tuner to use in Brazil, where I live, and it is compatible with Brazil's PAL-M standard.Great product. Very easy to setup on Vista (no software required!), the IR Blaster works great and so does the remote control.It's kinda hard to figure out which version of the PVR-150 card you need though, but this is the complete package: buy it if you need a remote control, a infrared receiver, and a infrared blaster to control your cable box.
If you use this lens you'll need the flash attachment or you wont be able to use it in indoors or in low light. The lens bell is in the way of the built in flash. Other then that it gets you up close.
worse than originals by a lot. got them to replace lost earbuds that came with ipod. lower volume, but most importantly, terrible sound, and none of the three sizes stayed in my ear. very tinny, no bass (I can't understand what people who call them bass-y are talking about). Maybe I just got a bum pair, but a total waste of money and time. found an old pair of regular buds lying around the house and the improvement in sound was astounding.
I wish I would have read the reviews before purchasing. The combination of Amazon and the service plan company represent a beauracratic nightmare that (it would seem) seeks to obstruct the customer in every way. I have been lied to multiple times and have had to prove over and over again to the service company that yes I made the purchase yes I sent it back correctly, yes I bought a service plan, and more. Do not bother to buy this service plan.If you do buy service plan anyway, make sure you; keep every scrap, invoice, original packaging, use usps delivery confirmation. Follow their rules. If you don't keep EVERYTHING that you can that refers to your purchase you will probably be screwed. I still haven't had my service plan honored and I have all the information they want. It seriously feels like they are trying rip off the costomer. I hope you read and believe this review.
This cable is absolutely perfect!No quality loss and does what a more expensive cable could do in a heart beat.I went to Best buy to try to find this cable and it was retailed at 54$ came homechecked amazon and found this was very very skeptical but took a chanceand I have to say this cable is amazing I'm very happy with itI am using it to play my Xbox 360 on my monitor and it looks absolutely amazingnothing beats this cableIf I were you I'd just buy it already!Hope this review helps anyone on the fence about buying cables this cheap...Go for this one!
I just received my Olevia 32" yesterday. I was worried that I had never heard of the brand before but the panel itself was made by LG. In the end, I couldn't be happier. The picture is beautiful. There is no motion blurring that I've seen on other sets. The contrast is much brighter than my old tube and is easy to watch in full daylight. The black casing disappears when you're watching TV. The cable guys were practically drooling. Plus, it comes with a one year one home warranty that helps put me at ease.Update two years later: The picture is still great from the DVI input, however, all the analog inputs are malfunctioning with an awful picture.
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.
updated on Dec 3, 2009-----------------------------------------------I managed to wash this player in the washing machine (forgot it was in one of my pockets).Of course it didn't work after washing, rinsing, and spinning!So, I hung it on a string over the washer to remind me to check pockets for items and a year later, just for giggles, I took it down and attempted to charge it up. Voila! it charged and it plays now just like new!!!I can't believe it!-----------------------------------------------This little device is everything I wanted and I got it from Amazon for a good price too.Pros:* size* sound* features (radio, video, pictures, etc)* supports subscription service that I already useCons:* none that I can find unless the battery dies since it cannot be replaced by the userI also have had a Zen Micro 5GB for the past couple of years and, aside from its headphone jack problem, have loved it too. I'm planning on keeping it to use for a recorder instead of taking notes.
I have had this unit for about three years. It works fine except the meters are all no longer working.
This AC Adapter is identical in every detail to the adapter that came with my Dell. It works perfectly with no problems at all. I am very satisfied with this product.AC Adapter for Dell PA-15, D2746, ADP-150EB
Like it. not great on the low end of sound, but definitely a good buy for the $$$$.
GREAT PRODUCT. EASY TO INSTALL AND A WONDERFUL WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES. HAVING A DAUGHTER WHO JUST ENTERED COLLEGE MAKES IT LESS PAINFUL BY BEING ABLE TO TALK TO HER AND SEE HER, MAKES THE PURCHASE ALL WORTH WHILE.
So far so good. All have played fine----I have only played about 10 though. You should be hip to what kind of dvd speed your dvd player likes to play (8x, 16x. My old crappy dvd player that plays practically nothing still plays these dvd's so that's a really good sign. I bought these because they were on sale and I got free shipping, otherwise, I probably would have went wioth something cheaper, Verbatim dvd are good too. If you see a good deal---memorex are good, so feel free to buy. Most reviews for memorex dvd's are good too.
Just got this as a xmas gift and for a first timer as myself using an mp3 this by far was the simpliest and easiest thing to use. In a matter of an hour I downloaded the program and dowloaded 12 tracks worth 45 minutes of play using an additional 16mb media card. I have never fooled with an mp3 so it was just so pleasant.Now the sound from listening is amazing. It has 5 different sounds types from flat to bass, just depends how you want to hear your music. It has a great neck strap and wrist strap so that you can carry it with you everywhere and it's so lightweight you may forget you have this thing on you. Comes with the batteries (after 10 min though showed the life 1/3 down) and comes with a great plastic protector, and also very stylish loud headphones not to mention this unit is loud!! It is very simple, but highly effective. Also like the key lock feature so when wearing it if you press any of its buttons nothing is effected. It is just a cool mp3 starter, think you will be pleased!
Really great for someone who wants a long connection. Have it plugged from my laptop to my tv in the bedroom so I can watch it in bed. LOVE IT!!!!
I like because it works, new in box as described. Installation was a breeze. Wuld probably buy more like it.
Really do you need another review to convince you to buy this? Its Arctic Silver....its the best thermal paste that you can buy. So.....buy it already.
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 purchased this to go with my Nikon D7000 DSLR. The remote is 1 inch by 2-1/2 inches and 1/4 inch thick. It has a single pushbutton used to activate the camera shutter via an infrared signal. This is a line-of-site device and the front or rear camera sensor must be visible to the remote. Battery and small nylon pouch included. The velcro-closure pouch has small cutouts on the back if you'd like to put the pouch on a strap. Although Nikon specifies a 16-foot range for this remote, it successfully worked (fresh new battery, of course) across a 24-foot room with both the front and rear sensors on the D7000. As the D7000 has several options for remote operation, this remote can be used to activate the shutter immediately or after several camera-configurable delays. Several third party versions of this device also exist (including an Amazon version), but for the several dollar additional cost I am pleased I went with the Nikon brand in this instance.
I am interested in this item Maxell 636070 DVE-RAM recordable DVD Disc, but the desciption does not say how many. The pictures are not inlargeable either.
In a nutshell...You can pay much bigger bucks for 100% burns every time with no coasters (i.e, useless discs for sitting under your tea mug). If you can't afford pro-brand names, then this is where you want to be, the 50 Pack DVD-R from Sony. If I have a max of 6 bad discs in a 50 pack, then that is the limit for bad discs that should be in a 50 pack for me. To be honest the only two mid-priced brands that generally stay under this benchmark are SONY and IMATION, but SONY pips IMATION. The downside is that the plastic on the disc is hard to write on but SONY are producing a new type of disc that comes with a paper type top surface for easy writing. Anyway having used nearly every brand out there I can safely say that SONY DVD-R is where I reach on the shelf. Having dealt with other brands that even produced 100% defective DVDs in a 50 pack I am very happy that SONY maintain a somewhat high quality.DVD-R is best for movies. DVD+R for data. I recommend PLEXTOR burners.
I don't know what everyone seems to be complaining about. I bought it and I love the way it looks and sounds. I would recommend it to anyone.
I purchased one for my brother who has iTouch, first generation. It worked fine both for the tuner and also to charge. I then purchased one for myself and it will not charge my iTouch second generation. The tuner works fine. The message will not go away from the screen that says this device will not charge.
It turned on great but took about twenty mins to find anything. then when it did i had me about 2 miles from town. i was in the middle of town, not two miles. Not happy :(
Product seems to be for the size a good value but best of all great picture!
35mm cameras are much more aesthetic in terms of getting a good quality picture. The problem is finding a place to develop the film in one hour.
People who complain about this product should go to DSLR. I want more compact cameras that are full featured and I can carry around. I had a Sony V1 which was good and later upgraded to the Panasonic 12x zoom 8mp. Unfortuntely that camera wasn't that compact and had terrible noise at low light. When the Canon G7 came out I just had to have it and I think I found the right camera for me: 10mp is more than most people will need, 5mp is fine. 6x zoom is great and while I wish it started at 28mm, 35mm is fine. The manual controls are all there and you can actually use them (you don't need to navigate menus to do it). But the real great news for me is the Marine Case. I scuba dive and I had to have 2 cameras - one for underwater and another for everything else. This camera is the best thing you can fit into a consumer-priced marine case: Low light performance is almost as good as Sony N1 but you get better macro (1cm) and ALL manual controls work in the marine case.Do you want a pro camera? Go to DSLR.Do you want the next best thing that allows you to carry everywhere? Buy the G7.
If you have any old hard drives sitting on a shelf, do yourself a favor and put them to good use with this cable. I was able to access some stuff I forgot about, plus get a few more Gigs of storage with this beauty. Very easy to use!
Bought this for myself to test before i purchased one for my girlfriend. I liked how small it was and easy to attach to my laptop (HP Elitebook). IT was extremely easy to use, just plug and play. Takes good photos and videos and works with all popular programs like Skype and MSN messenger. The only thing that affects the quality of the image and use is wireless or some people have slower connections.
First off - this is a great MP3 player from the company that could be responsible for the affordable portable mp3 player market. The Carbon stores a lot of music and data and sounds great. A _huge_ bonus to this mp3 player is that it is a 5GB harddrive. You can literally take this mp3 player and plug it into the usb port of any computer and all of a sudden you have a portable 5GB diskdrive at your disposal to transport data. Yes, that's right, you can listen to all your music as well as store data on it (I do it all the time.)An even better thing about this mp3 player is the drag and drop feature. You don't need any music software like iTunes, Rio Music Manager, etc to put music on this great player. All you need to do (if you don't like messing with music software) is plug your Carbon into the USB port and start dragging music onto the player as if you were moving files from one disk to another - it's that simple. Once you're done and unplug the Carbon from the computer it will turn itself on and recompile a file list and create a new playlist of music (this takes about 4-5 minutes.) Isn't that awesome?? This is how EVERY player should work - INCLUDING IPOD. A HUGE plus to Rio for the aforementioned feature.Now, before we get all giddy about this mp3 player there are a few issues with the unit.If your Carbon has a serial number that shows it was made before (I think) December of 2004 you will need to call Rio and get a little plastic spacer ring or a headphone adapter. Why do you need to get that? On the Carbons made before a certain date there is an issue with the headphone jack. The headphone jack is plated/metal and you get a crackling/shorted sound with traditional headphones. Most headphones have a metal ring around the male prong of the plug. When this metal ring touches the metal ring of the affected Carbons you get a short of the electrical signal that is supplying sound to the headphones. As a result you get a nice crackle in the sound. Carbons fix is to send out a little plastic spacer or an inline headhone cable jack. Both of these have a PLASTIC ring that eleminates that sound. Both solutions work great and it's just a matter of preference on which solution you want to use. It's just a shame that Rio had this problem in the first place. Now - keep in mind - you are ONLY going to have this issue if the unit is part of the original batch of Carbons that had this design issue. The MAJORITY of Carbons do NOT have this issue and the Carbon Pearl does not have this problem at all. Actually, as I'm writing this review I do _THINK_ that Rio is shipping the players WITH the adapters included so you don't have to mess with calling them.Now, another problem that you will immediately see is the carrying case that comes with the unit. The carrying case that comes with the unit is a simple holster with no belt clip and NO OPENING FOR THE SCREEN OR BUTTONS. What on EARTH was Rio thinking??? The carrying case is completely USELESS. You can't clip it to your belt and you can't control the player without taking it OUT of the case. Now, in Rio's defense they do sell a PROPER case with a belt clip and holes for the controls and screen for like $19 online.Another issue I have found that pops up from time to time but not often enough to be annoying is player lockup. Every now and then the player will decide it's had enough of my heavy metal music and lock up. All you need to do to make it behave like it's supposed to is poke a little paper clip into the reset hole on the top of the unit. I've had to do this maybe 3 times in the year that I've had it. This is something happens to any mp3 player so this is nothing to panic about.One other thing that is a plus for Rio is their firmware support. Rio has always been really good for keeping the mp3 player firmware fresh. There have been 3 or 4 firmware updates for the Carbon. These updates range from bug fixes to feature additions. I _highly_ recommend that when you buy this mp3 player that you go to the Rio ([...] believe) and upgrade to the latest firmware.I have had my player for over a year and aside from the items listed above I have enjoyed this player and I am also thoroughly satisfied with the player. I happen to have one of the earlier refurbished models with the metal ring around the headphone jack. As a result, I had to get the little plastic ring but it works fine. I use this mp3 player as a portable diskdrive as well as a great mp3 player. I work out a lot and I take this into the gym and it works great.So, overall - if you're looking for a VERY affordable 5GB+ mp3 player that also doubles as a portable harddrive this is what you want.If you are someone that is looking for a good gadget-type gift for a geek in your family or a family member that loves gadgets then they will love this.I couldn't give this 5 stars because of the design flaws that I mentioned before.
I currently have a Canon i960, but I've learned over the years never substitute generic inks no matter what the advertisement says. Only Canon inks give me the quality I want and don't ruin the printer. I do a lot of color prints to use as references in my art work, and contrary to what others may say, the inks last a long time and are well worth the expense for me.
I have had an Ipod for several years. I used it very rarely because I hated those earbuds. These fit great, work well with my glasses and I just love them. I'll admit that I thought that they looked pretty weird until I put them on. I suppose that I could spend a lot more money and get better sound, but I have heard sounds I didn't even know were in the music! I recommend these they are just a great value for the price!
BEHOLD ALL MUSIC LOVERS!!!!!! THIS IS A MUST HAVE. IT HOLDS UP TO 1000 SONGS AND COMES WITH GAMES ON IT!! IT MAY BE EXPENSIVE, BUT ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!! YOU CAN BUY SONGS FROM iTUNES, OR PUT CDS ONTO THE iPOD!
This was a defective unit. Got new unit and it works as expected.
The 6980 is a nice machine which I've had for a couple of years now. It prints nice and fast on fast draft and hasn't given me any trouble, despite lots of use. I don't know of an HP printer that doesn't move through a healthy amount of ink, but this printer is as reasonable on ink cartridges as I've come across. I wouldn't print family keepsake photographs on it or anything, but it's great for everyday and business use.
I just bought a fitted hat so I know I'm a 7 and 3/8ths. The phoneset goes over my head and I don't bother extending the arm to the other side it just holds on really well from high up on the otherside. Looks a bit funny but feels comfortable and works well.
I got this adapter years ago and it worked beautifully on my old Mac (upgraded to Panther a few years ago). I got a newer mac (G5) and it worked great on that (still had Panther). Then I upgraded to Tiger and lost my printing ability.I was without my HP Laserjet 4050 for about a week until I came across a Belkin network USB hub which I scarfed up for only $10 (selling for $99 on Belkin's web site!) and found the software and plugged it in. Worked great with my small home network.With fingers crossed, I plugged the parallel printer adapter and WHOOOPEEE it worked. I couldn't believe it. Takes a bit longer to "think" but well worth it.So if you're a Mac owner and this printer adapter won't work for you, try getting that USB network hub, it's pretty cool in itself and made me happy to have my laserjet back.Any questions, you can email me, I know how frustrating it can be to try to solve a problem like this.lovesalsa@cox.net
I've had this sub for a couple months and have been completely happy with it. I have done some minor mods on it though. Use a good sub cable to get rid of hum. And some stuffing in the box will get rid of that boxy rumble sound it can give. I've done this and been happy to know that I saved quite a bit of money for a good product.There are pros and cons about this sub, as with any speaker. Some of the bad stuff is that it could be louder. It's plenty loud, but when cranked it just moves the woofer more instead of getting louder. And there is some port noise at higher volumes, but it's usually unnoticeable unless it's cranked on something with a lot of bass. And that's about it for the bad stuff. Everything else seems just fine. Gives some real kick to my wharfedale speakers and makes movies better. I recently bought a new reciever, and it made the sub sound twice as good, I don't even notice it's there anymore, it blends in so perfectly. But that's what I get for buying an aiwa reciever:( And I got mine at costco, and they said that they've never had anybody bring them back for bad sound, and only a couple for them blowing up. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. The people that usually blow things like that are the ones who put the crossover all the way up and crank the volume expecting too much from it. Then they rush here to put 1 star in to screw things up. But as far as this sub goes, don't expect to dj with it, but for average home use, it's perfect, and is plenty loud for nearly all tastes. .... With all that said, I highly recommend it for a lower cost sub.
This player was purchased for use to easily convert VHS tapes to DVD. Just a couple of commentS--only uses DVD R- and DVD RW-. So get the right type of DVD's. It will not record on DVD R+ or DVD RW+.When I bought DVD's I purcahsed DVD R- and DVD RW-but did not check out speed. It willonly record on 4x compatible not 8x--so be sure to get the right ones. The instructions do not mention that the DVD'S must be 4x compatible.I did find it very easy to dub the VHS to DVD and it will also record from the TV to either VHS or DVD. For the price this is an excellent combo DVD/VHS recorder.
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.
this dash kit, combined with the Scosche wiring harness I also purchased on amazonSCOSCHE TA02B Wiring Harness for 1987 and up Toyotamade installing a new head unit in my girlfriend's 2001 RAV4 a breeze! install took less than 20 minutes, including the time I spent trying to figure out which tabs you snap off of the main plastic piece. instructions were easy to understand, and end result looks clean!
I think this set-up, offered only by Kodak (though there is a similar system from Canon that's pricier), is outstanding on so many levels. For those of us who aren't big on picture-taking (and then don't want half of the pictures that we DID take on a traditional 35mm film roll), this saves money on printing photos in the long run, and you can print as many copies as you want without special-ordering at the photo counter or just having to get doubles and hope you can force all of your copies on someone else. Plus there's the immediate gratification factor - no need to run to the store to print pictures from your digital. In the end, I don't think it's any more expensive than if you buy glossy print paper and use the ink in your regular computer printer; in addition, it's a lot easier. I'm a big fan.
I bought the D-510 because I had an Olympus film camera for a number of years and loved it -- great lens and the camera was small enough to take anywhere.Therefore, it was a great disappointment to find out that the camera I bought has the picture-taking functionality of a brick. The diopter adjustment never sharpens the focus of the optical viewfinder; the zoom lens doesn't zoom; and no picture is displayed in the LCD viewfinder....
This monitor is terrible if you have a baby that tosses and turns at night. The constant "clicking" of the the monitor on the parent unit was bad enough, but I found the baby unit "clicks" on and off, making noise in the nursery too. I was so excited to get this because it looks sleek and modern but after two nights it is going back.Also, the battery on the parent unit makes an awful noise when the battery is low (not something you want to deal with at 3 second intervals at 2am).The walkie talkie is cool, but not worth keeping the unit.
Quick heads up,I have three HD TV's and the other two both get fantastic reception but this one gets nothing and even the SD channels are poor or didnt scan at all. High quality antennas did nothing to help the situation. I live near downtown in the nations third largest city and can see the broadcast antenna but that means nothing with this TV! BTW if you are not standing dead in front of it forget it!Regards,Get a Sony or Sammy
I use these in the automotive industry and they work perfect for my needs. These are the 4th and 5th ones I have bought for others in my workplace to use. Mine is over a year old and still works as new.
I am a mid-level computer user who used this cable once and found the software confusing. If you have an external hard drive use it to transfer your data. A side note - Transferring from Windows XP to Vista computer is much more difficut than transferring from a Windows XP to Windows XP computer. Vista's file structure is different and Outlook 2007 has its' own problems - still not operating correctly - Outlook 2007 is using half the resources of a new Dell XPS M1710. Hindsight being 20-20; if I could do this over, I'd wait until the computer experts tell us it's safe to jump into the Vista pool.
Everything you need to install an amp. Good quality. Great price. I thought Boss products were made cheap but this is some good stuff. Would definitely recommend.
I purchased this mouse about 6 months ago when they were on sale at the local electronics store. Everything went fine, installed without a hitch and even came with a USBtoPS2 adapater which works fine. I really like the extra button on each side of the mouse. This is very handy for navigating forwards and backwards through web pages, or you can set it to copy and paste or any other key combination through the software provided by Microsoft.However, earlier tonight those 2 buttons I count on for so much stopped working. I rebooted, reinstalled the mouse drivers, did the usual routine. Still no dice.Why not 1 star? I called up Microsoft and they're going to send me a replacement if I fax over a copy of the bottom of the mouse. So at least they're taking care of a customer. So I love this mouse, but it has failed me in my hour of need ;) Hopefully I just got a mouse from a bad batch, since I wasn't able to find many people online with this same problem.
When I recieved my order I was so excited but when I opened it, i was so disappointed!! The eairpieces of it are over 1 and a half inches thick, I looked like a robot wearing them! When I put the battery into them, they weren't lightweight, they kept falling off my ears when I walked! Plus, get this, they didn't even work, when i tried to turn on the noise canceling function, the red light didn't even turn on!! These would be great if you're looking for a geeky looking pair of stereophones! Good luck, if you them!
I really looked forward to using the ipod shuffle for workouts etc....I consider myself to be pretty experienced with computers. Also, media coverage had reported an ipod craze, and apple has a decent rep...but when I bought this gadget, here is what happened:1)Installed iTunes, Quicktime, ....error -3- error 1628 failed to install.2)Went to apple.com to try to fix the issue, no fix, no support (no phone number), no contact, discussion forums unanswered just a bunch of frustated users. See for your self at apple.com/support discussions.3)Fortunately, I found an older version of itunes quicktime and ipod to install into my system........btw current itunes, ipod software has no uninstall so it has to be done manually, and it lingers in the registry...unable to reinstall because it recognizes itunes already installed in computer....so after I found a program that would do this..it finally worked.4 WEEKS LATER4)the Ipod shuffle starts blinking orange when connected to my computer........I'm not even going to go into the two days wasted trying to fix this I/O device error/ unrecognized by windows, by itunes....etc.......5)No happy ending here folks..ipod still not working...eyes are sore from reading and looking at my computer.....feeling very dissapointed in this product...In conc. this is very awful software, and hardware, with no hope for fix and very easy to break.It is better to go with another brand altogether and avoid apple in general for their horrible customer service and support.I will not give this company my business again.Hope this helps.Jose
I have had this bag for a few months and used it occasionally. It has been great until a few days ago. Three weeks ago I started using it daily and in that time, one of the side seams has come undone and a zipper on the smaller outer pocket broke off, which was the least used pocket. It still carries my laptop with no problem, but I will go with a different brand next time that provides a quality guarantee of some sort. I cannot find any customer service contact for Microsoft bags.*EditI followed the support link given in the comment to my review. Submitted a support request. Never received a response.Also, one day I picked up the bag by the strap and the plastic clip broke off. No more strap. Looking for a replacement.I did like the style, but not happy with workmanship
Good product, easy to install and easy to use. My only challenge with it has been that it hooks over the top of your laptop and the grip is kind of loose. Besides that -- it is great!
I modified the Velcro strap so that it would not rub on my shirt or skin.
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 purchased this product because I want to listen to music while I hike. While walking around, the reception is poor, as it cuts in and out constantly. Now some of you have read other reviews stating this product is worth the money, but I honestly believe those people are paid to give a good rating to this product. It does work well in the house with the antenna, and the ability to record songs and make a play-list is fun, but in regard to that function there is also a downside. You see, XM is not commercial free radio. So, your play-lists are always intertwined with commercials, or at least the tail-end of a commercial. This product is like the fountain-of-youth -a nice dream- but nothing more. Save several hundred dollars until XM and Pioneer work out the kinks.
I've had this from it's release, and I've made hundreds of discs, despite having all the problems reported by others. BUT BE WARNED, Philips is not honoring current extended warranties for this machine. My unit fails about once/year so I've always paid to keep the warranty active. I sent it in for repair just before the last warranty expired, and, at Philips repeated urging, purchased another year (I wanted it to last until Blu-Ray comes out). They then wrote to inform me that they no longer had any spare parts, and wanted me to take a cheap ($178 on Amazon) bottom-of-the-line machine as a replacement. I refused. And selling me a warranty extension THAT THEY ALREADY KNEW THEY WERE NEVER GOING TO HONOR is outright fraud. Deal with this company at your peril.BTW, another undocumented feature of the machine is that it plays DVD-audio discs perfectly, better than my JVC which is supposed to play them. Use the optical out. There is also a more extreme forced finalization for trashed +R discs, using the 4 (or 5) button, using the procedure documented in another recent review here.
Never had an MP3 before this one. Not a bad little player. I like the fact that it's small and holds a lot of music. The battery lasts a while as well. Got it about a year ago and I still use it.I don't have any of the problems the others have seen, no popping or static and the charge holds for a long time. It also came with a plugin charger so I've never had to recharge the battery by USB. The lyrics option is great, so is the recorder though I've never used it. Sound Quality is great for me as well.I'd buy this brand again. The one bad thing is the only way to carry it is around your neck. I'd like to find an arm band for it so it's easier to run with.A-
I'm using this machine on a wireless network that includes 4 macs and 1 PC.Software installed on all machines easily (OS 10.3.9, OS 10.4.7, XP home) and quality and ease of use has been exceptional.I can't speak for the photo features as I've yet to use them but other than that all was and is as promised by the add hype.Imagine my surprise.......
This is one of the best cases I've ever purchased for a peripheral. It fits my iPod 80GB perfectly, and leaves enough responsiveness in the scroll wheel to make it very serviceable. It's thin, lightweight, and has kept my iPod totally scratch free for over 2 years now. The silicon is very protective, but still light and flexible. The clearvisor could be of a *little* higher quality material, but it still works fine.Never have I found a case that was so well designed. WELL worth the money!
just some times (few) cursor stops and after 5 seconds it starts to work again...
I just installed this arm and one for a larger TV. I liked this best. This arm fit perfectly on my Oelvia 32". It works well and is very adjustable. It is a great arm. For the price is it is even better. Easy install.
This bag is great for my camara and all the accesories. The two front small pockets are small, barely can fit my AA batteries in them. Otherwise love it!
I can find no way to give feedback that one of the items ordered was missing. It came late and only 1 of the 2 were included. There is no phone number only a circular &#34;help&#34; section that never tells how to ask or clarify.It is an expensive product that I will buy another way in the future so that I am not left holding nothing in my hand or in my printer. Bad job.
I bought the C. Crane FM transmitter expecting to broadcast from my computer and listen to it on an FM tuner with headsets as I worked around the house and yard. It broadcast 5 or 6 feet, max, out of the box. I performed the power boosting "fix" and now it broadcasts 10-20 feet, if I'm lucky, before static overpowers the signal. This was a disappointing purchase directly from C. Crane that in no way met my expectations. If it requires setting the transmitter on a grounded metal plate and lengthening the antenna in order to bring transmission up to whole house and yard capabilities, build it that way from the get-go or state the limitations of this transmitter forthrightly.I kept the transmitter because I wanted one for the car. It's physically well built and works fine for that. I also use it to play my Ipod through a radio...but, understand, the radio is sitting right next to the transmitter.If you want to transmit throughout your house and yard, look elsewhere.
I have encountered no problems with this amazing mouse. It is twice as worth as what it costs and is probably one of the best things I've ever bought for my computer (and I've bought allot). It is precise and exact, has no cord to worry about (which is surprisingly incredibly convenient), and the battery seems to last forever. It fits perfectly in your hand, and everything, from the scroll bar to the multiple buttons (which allow short cuts like copying or moving back and forward through the internet). Additionally, I think it must utilize your body heat as well, since when I move the mouse along with my finger the pointer won't budge. It will only move if I am holding it, which is very extraordinary. I recommend this to anyone who ever even thinks about using a computer.Andy
I was concerned about the shelf life of these cartridges and that they may be dried or drying out. As it turned out; both were fine and work perfectly. The item came quickly and as described.
I bought this to connect an old parallel camera which, gets its power from a PC's PS2 port, to a LT w/XP Home USB port. XP set up the drivers and identified the camera. Everything worked as designed.
This Texas Instrument Financial Calculator is excellent. It really comes in handy. I purchased it for my daughter who is taking a business major in college. She loves it and she says it really does the job.
This Hp photosmart C5140 all in one is the best printer i have every bought and believe me i have been thur alot of printers but this one is the best it does everything i need it too do if you get a chance too check one out i would not pass it up you will not be disapointed.
I love the product. I never owned an Ipod, but I find Zune Marketplace easier to use than I tunes. It just makes sense to me as a steadfast Microsoft consumer.I am very pleased with my purchase.
"Extreme Isolation" is a good description of these headphones. When I'm using them, I can't hear anybody else and they can't hear my music. Which is exactly what I wanted.The sound quality is pretty good. The isolation is great.
The C250 is an exellent product, made better if you dont upgrade the firmware, also the media converter that comes with it is a little on the rough side, and relatively unneccesary. The Micro SD slot also comes in handy when looking for rapid swap out of media. The voice recording is good for the whole "Note to Self" thing. The FM radio works. and the batter life is good and long.
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!!
The features for the WRT54GS are impressive, but it still cannot provide the necessary functions for real networking solutions. If you want to have a wireless network with multiple routers in different rooms the connection has to be "hard wired" according to Rachelle (13384) at Linksys. The two wireless routers cannot bridge the gap and thus I will be looking at other options.
I ordered a BOSE AE2 Headphone. It came so well packaged that I called my son to open it for me. Which he did and borrowed to try out. They must of been great as I only saw them once to try them out. He promptly borrowed them back. I then ordered the BOSE(R) QZC/BG Triport Headphones. My job requires me to take 24 hours of online credits at work. The earbuds they issused were not acceptable. The Resident Geek suggested BOSE when I asked him what to get. That's how this all started. If it wasn't for the tests I wouldn't have known thatI needed headphones. I fully intended to give the BOSE AE2 to my son after I completed the tests. Now I love the sound and comfort of the BOSE(R) QZC&lt;BG Triport so much that I won't part with them and find myself using them at home also. I didn't order the noise blocking ones as I need the hear what in going on at work as it is a Special Adult Room, where emergency happen.
This was the headphone model that replaced the original equipment headphone for my ancient Sony Walkman (SRF-M73) and its predecessor. It has been on two dog walks per day in the rain, heat(sweat!!!), dropped, wires caught on tree limbs, and other thorough torture. Very robust headphones for sport use. Good frequency response. In-ear over-the-head design means you can use them while mowing the yard. About the only way I ever break them is to drop the Walkman enough times that the wires in the cord are torn, though this requires *A LOT* of drops.Only complaint: cord is about six inches too short. If you have really DEEP pockets in your sportswear, the cord is *just barely* too short to put your Walkman (iPod, etc.) in your pocket.
It's not complicated. It's a surge protector with good spacing on the outlets. Works great for what I need it for.
I've had my MicroPhoto since January and it's working out really well for me. I've even had send my player back to the manufacturer b/c to be replaced because I managed to break the part of the player that connects the USB to the computer (I think the keys in my purse somehow managed wedge itself in there and jam it). Either way, I've read complaints about their customer service and their policy stated on their website is actually pretty self explanatory if you know how to read and follow directions. I didn't buy the warranty (who ever does? well, I'm sure some pple do) and paid the $25 service fee (which is standard since breaking the player was my own damn fault) and sent it away. I think the player they sent back to me was different from the one I originally purchased but it works perfectly fine. The only complaint is that my battery dies pretty quickly but I have it on all day when I work so I need to buy an extra battery. Other than that, I'm very happy. The software is extremely easy to use and I plan on joining Yahoo Music Unlimited or something to fully maximize my player.
Work as advertised. I bought 150 of these and had zero failures. I would reccomend these disks. A shame that they are not sold as prime elgible any longer.
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
nice and eazy to install.went to the lake two weekends agocaught a 6 lb bass it was showing fish all around us
I have a very bad experience with Casio...I bought this camera less than one year ago. I seldom use it, and just leave it in my drawer. Recently there is one button doesn't work, so I sent it back for repair. And they charge me >$100.So, I did nothing to the camera, it doesn't work, and they charge me >$100, though it is still within warrant!
Maybe it's because I'm old or clumsy. Maybe it's because this connector is poorly designed. It was difficult to route the wires such that each could be connected and next to impossible to get the cover to snap into place.By contrast, I've also tried these (Leviton R06-5G108-00W Cat 5e 8-Wire QuickPort Adaptor Jack, White) and found them much easier to work with.
Same cable as at Best Buy just 1/8th the cost.And the company i bought them from had them to me in four days...awesome. Got them for my XBOX 360 and WD Media player...improved picture wuality tremendously..and looks so much neater in the back.
Outstanding product. I have used now in the US, Switzerland, Holland and United Kingdom without problem. Good customer service response from Garmin to supply updated version of map software. My wife and kids also love using it...I need to get a second bracket, cradle and cable in order not to have to keep swapping it out from different cars.
I bought this product and it never worked. There is also no customer service for this company...forget about getting someone on the phone!
I was looking for a lens covering all my needs. Will the 18-200 do all the work ? I am pleased to see despite the wide range the Tamron is ginving me all I need and I have only one lens to carry.
I am a big fan of Netgear products. This one is a nice product as well. It has just been released so it is still just a little &quot;buggy.&quot;First the good things .... it is pretty much plug and play. The only extra thing I had to do is configure the wireless so I would have the tightest security. Seems pretty fast in 108 mbps mode.Now the bad things. Out of the box, it would not support RAS. I had to download and apply a firmware patch before I could work from home with it. And it is pretty slow whenever you apply any configuration changes - once you hit APPLY, it sits there for close to 30 seconds before the change is complete. I'm used to the prosafe line where it is almost immediate.But still, you can't beat the features for such a low price.
The printer set up easily, etc. The problem is it smears on an erratic basis. I have tried different kinds of paper and different settings. The only setting that won't result in a smear is "glossy" paper, which slows the printer way down. I have used it enough to change cartidges and this did not take care of the problem.I regret this purchase. I had read about the smearing problem on the 2400 but hadn't read about it here. If I had it to do all over I would not have bought this printer.P.S. I found the problem. If you lift the lid there are two latches. The raised position is for heavy envelopes, etc. and the lowered position is for paper. The printer came with one lever up and one lever down, which created my horrible smearing problem. Considering the consequences, Konica should have been very clear about positioning these levers in their materials.
i miss not knowing what songs are on the c/ds,its hard to get them in the little slots,and somethmes its hard to close bad choice for me but it doesnt take up to much room,
Same as the battery that came with the camera, seems to work well so far. Extra batteries are always good:)
I bought this as my first (and as of now, only) auto-focus SLR. I'm generally pleased with the camera: the metering is fine and it's fairly problem free.I do have one gripe: low-light focusing. Unless you have an attached flash (I use a 550 Speedlite), low-light focusing is a pain. It doesn't come with a built-in infra-red light for such situations and instead, fires the flash like a strobe. Not exactly inconspicuous.Other than that, a good camera for more experience amatures like myself.
The product is advertized on Amazon as being for 720p, 1080i, and 1080p but the product package clearly states that it is only for 720p & up to 1080i, NOT 1080p!!!1 star for amazon1 star for cable (it works atleast at 1080i)-3 for false advertising!! by monster cable!!!!it even said 1080p on their website!!!!but they clearly needs to change their label on the packaging it says up to 1080i (NOT 1080P)
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.
very good product i will buy more .It was a very useful product that like and will tell my friends.
This is a good starter scope for some people, most notably those who don't know if they want to spend more than $500 to buy a better starter scope, and don't mind spending more later if they enjoy the hobby. I own a few scopes, and have used dozens, so I had an idea of what I was getting with my money. This scope will let you have fair views of Jupiter including the moons and the two equatorial belts, nice views of Saturn, although the Cassini division isn't clear, spectacular views of the moon, and not too bad views of Venus and Mars, given the size of the scope. Deep space objects will take a lot of time and patience to appriciate them. Make no mistake, these will not be great views compared to Hubble, but if you could get great views with a $200 telescope on the ground, why would you spend millions to put a telescope in space. You get what you pay for.And you'll need to pay for more. You'll want at a minimum one or two additional eyepieces (I never use the high power eyepiece that it came with, as it's a piece of junk), a moon filter, maybe a couple of colored filters. I also have an external motor and some astrophotography supplies, but note that this scope is not recommended for astrophotography. Of course, if you like spending dozens of hours taking three rolls of film for 2-5 decent (but not spectacular) photos, go right ahead, but there are much better scopes on the market for that part of the hobby. The equatorial mount is also difficult for many folks to work with, but if you plan on putting a motor on the scope it is essential. Best use of this scope for me is setting it out on the front drive, put Jupiter or Saturn in the view, turn the motor on, and let the neighbors come round and learn a little astronomy.Overall, a great scope for under $300, but know what you're buying and realize this isn't the greatest scope out there. Still, it's a dandy scope!
I find it an average product. The only reason why I bought this calculator is to prepare for my CFA exam.
I found this is a great upgrade to my Garmin eTrex GPS. The micro SD card slipped right into the slot under the battery cover and let me upload lots and lots of maps. The included 64 MB card really limits the number of maps that can be loaded onto the device. With this I'm yet to run into a space problem.The one limitation is transfer speed - I'm not sure if it is the device or the card but it takes a LONG time to upload anything close to 512MB to this card via the GPS and I'm yet to find support for a card reader in the Garmin software.All and all the card has been quite satisfactory.
great value... no difference in performance between this inexpensive 6ft cable.. to big brand name cables like monster.. you never need to pay $30 for a 6ft cable.. i have bought 3 of these cables for my PS3, Home Theater Personal Computer[HTPC], and dvd player.. connected to my 32" Samsung HDTV.. and everything works great..
Yep, I just installed on my old Desktop, it work nice, my desktop speed was improved by 2 times.
This did not work in the 5-6 ipods i tried. the one it did, it had lots of static and did not function very well.
This is an odd little device. Sometimes it works much faster than iMovie by itself - I just converted a movie to iPhone size via iMovie alone on my powerbook (7 minutes) and with this assisting (1 minute). So it can help a lot. Other times, it doesn't work so well. It couldn't handle converting a feature film, 3 gigs, to a smaller size so I could watch it on my powerbook (it was too big a film otherwise). When I tried using it for that, it just kind of choked, while free ffmpegx worked fine converting the film on my same computer. So, like I said, sometimes it helps, other times not. But if you use iMovie on the powerbook, then yes this little baby will do wonders for you. But I highly recommend ffmpegx as well, it's a joy and free.
First off, I don't know much about antennas. I already have cable, so this is just a backup and a free way to pull in HD content.My home is located 20-25 miles from the broadcasters in Kansas City and online recommendations indicated I should get an outdoor mast antenna. I didn't want to spend that kind of money, time, or poke anymore holes in my house. So I thought I would try out a cheap indoor version. I was totally surprised!This antenna acquired every signal that I could possibly tune in. All the new digital channels and of course a slew of old analog ones. Some analog channels had a little bit of snow (I did not adjust or move the antenna), but I don't care because the digital channels all come in clear!Now, I am near the top of the hill and there are only trees and homes obstructing my line-of-sight to the broadcasters, but using a cheap unamplified rabbit-ear antenna was all I needed. Maybe I am far enough out so that I don't get reflections or crosstalk, but by my experience that works fine for an outer suburb.
works well in my sons phone no issues. will need to get another one soon i know. great product already has tone of music on it
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.
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.
My wife still likes the use of 35mm cameras over digital. This camera takes excellent pictures with no problems. This is the second Canon Stylus camera she has used.
We ordered this radio to have on hand in case of emergency. After an hour of cranking to start the power, the crank came off. Got it back on, cranked more, came off again. Small heartattack later from all the fruitless cranking, we sent it back the next day. Looking for another option for an emergency radio, haven't found one yet.
Moved into a new house with harwood floors. I wanted something that would allow me to keep the computer on the floor yet allow me to easily move it. This fit the bill perfectly.
New in original packaging? No. It was in a zipped bag and clearly used. The worst part? It doesn't even fit my Tom Tom GPS! Complete dissatisfaction...not even worth the headache of sending back.
Never received product so can't review - supposedly post office error. Will not order with the company again though since they do not insure their shipping.
The price for the item seemed marvelous until I reviewed the total amount! the vendor was charging about $6.95 for S&H! well, if the item is that heavy and gentle that it costs that much to ship it and handle it, I am not interested. There is no way I will pay for S&H more than I pay for the product. so.... look for an alternative at my local Dollar store.
Just set up the new 20" iMac. Could this be any easier? Transferred all my 60 gigs of programs and docs from my laptop in about 2 hours with a fireware connection (auto prompts, no hitches on anything) . Screen is awesome, speed is great. Amazon offers the best deal (see rebate). I also bought 1 gig of aftermarket memory and put it in (took all of 1 minute). We run Windows and Macs, my hat is off to the Mac people for friendly design, virus resistant OS and good quality. If you're looking for a new desktop, this is a great machine.
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.
It's pretty inexpensive, but it does a great job. Great sound quality for vocals and music. My only complaint is there it pops rather loudly when you turn it on and off. I don't know if that's something with all mics or just this one, but it's sort of annoying when you're trying to edit.
Had this machine for a couple months now and I have no complaints. It is kind of heavy, but seriously once you set it up how often are you going to move it. This is not portable, you should know that going in.
A solid mouse that works well on all surfaces. The scroll wheel has a nice level of resistence to it. The mouse has a solid feel in your hand, and conforms nicely to your hand (for righties only I assume). The mouse also contains two extra buttons near the thumb, that are useful for moving back and forward within a browser. It took some getting used to, but now I find myself looking for those buttons on all my mice.
I'm an IT tech. I bought this to keep on my truck for spare; it knocked around, outside the box, in the back of my truck for a year. This morning I needed it, plugged it in to my new HP workstation and it fired up and was sending a fax within 5 minutes. I NEVER use drivers that come on cd with a device, I always download the latest from the manufacturer's website, and this was no exception. I came back here to buy another one for my husband's pc, but when I saw all these frustrated buyers I thought I should put in my two cent's worth.
I purchased this JumpDrive to use as a back-up for data on my computer (documents, files & pictures). It works great, easy to transfer data to and you can delete obsolete items rather than burning a whole new back-up disk. It was a great price for the amount of storage.
I have had this GPS for about three years and find it fairly easy to use with a lot of options. The maps that come with the device are scant compared with GPS's designed for vehicles, but very good compared with most other handhelds. The device did break after about a year with limited use, but after a few emails, I mailed it to their office and a month later it came back good as new with no trouble since. It would have gotten five stars if not for it breaking once. I'm big on customer service, and in my case, Garmin deserves a nod.
It does not meet even your minimum expectations. The player keeps "hanging" for no reason. And the only way to make it work again is to remove the battery and insert it again. It always starts from the first song in memory, not from where you stopped it previously. Even if you stop the player for just a second, you have to listen from the first song later! The menu is awful. You have to do quite some research to get familiar to it. The battery lasts for 1 hr only. So need to invest in rechargeable ones.Plus points: Sound quality is good and you can upgrade the player's memory by adding an additional smart memory module.
I bought the little brother WS-310M 512mg recorder. It is identical to the 320, except in flash drive size. If you want a very small and easy to operate recorder, this is it. I tried other, more expensive brands and found them to difficult to operate.In addition to the small easy to conceal size, the optional lapel microphone is a must as your recorder easily sits in a shirt pocket and mic pinned to your tie. It records voices 30 ft away.When done..just plus into any USB port and transfer your files. It doesn't get any easier. Want to e-mail files? Download Olympus Lite from their website and it condenses the files making them easy to send on 56k dial-up...UPDATE- It's now Dec. 2012 and this recorder has worked like a champ. Not only is it concealable but it picks up all the conversations it is suppose to. I use this for business (govt.attorney) and it has never let me down. I get incredible lifetime out of one lithium battery. Everyone who has seen this recorder loves it.
This modem is the most economical one that I have ever purchased. Under Windows 98, it ran at 48K. But in my case I had to enable the PCI slot through the BIOS. My PCI slots were disabled by default by the Phoenix BIOS. I have a Dec XL-590. I tried to install it under Windows NT4.0 (SP6) but to no avail. Even though service was excellent, the modem exhibited no response after installation. I was advised to reinstall NT4.0 and the Service Pack, but my system crashed. With a US Robotics internal faxmodem, I got 51K in Windows 98. The difference is not significant, but the price was. In general, I highly recommend this economical and fast modem under Windows 98.
I wound up with this mouse because my previous one was eaten by the cat so it died. Once connected, I just fell in love with this one. It is so much easier to use than a ball mouse and you don't have to clean it, which makes my life tons simpler. My only problem is that the right and left click bars are a little too sensitive so I wind up clicking when I didn't want to. But, other than that, it's just been great and the cat isn't too interested in this one! It has a lot more substantiality than my previous one, is heavier, etc., so it definitely is great quality.
It's difficult to say what I like better about this turntable, its smart looks, its ease of operation or the fact that I never played it with the cartridge that came with it. The fact is, I got the Shure M97xE High-Performance cartridge first, then went looking for a turntable to match it up with.When it comes right down to it, all a turntable really is, is a machine to make the record go around. It's really the damn fine sounding Shure cartridge and my 17-year-old 100 watt Kenwood receiver that are largely responsible for the sound. Which, by the way, is spectacular.I own a LOT of vinyl, took very good care of my records and I'm here to say, my 40-year-old copy of "In the Court of the Crimson King," which has probably been played 9 million times on a wide array of players, sounds GREAT. I'm rediscovering my entire record collection.The Sony is completely manual, doesn't even p/u at the end, just goes "sssk, sssk,sssk" until you pick the tone arm up, but it's very quiet, plugs right into the PHONO jacks on the back of my Kenwood and is unencumbered by (for ME) an unnecessary preamp or usb cables.Yes, you DO have to adjust the pitch with practically every record you put on. So? Every piece of plastic has a different weight. I have some 180 gram vinyl that are like frickin' dinner plates. Not a problem--- start it up, check the laser blips on the edge, make the subtle adjustment and Bob's your uncle.A fine turntable for under $200. My records now sound better than my CDs. I don't really know what the overused "warmth" description means but there is definitely more signal there. More depth. More difference between the loudest and quietest sounds. A great buy if you simply want to play records and have them sound VERY good (and I recommend the Shure as an immediate upgrade).
I bought my first 4GB iPod Nano in November 2005 - I wanted to migrate from a clunky 3-year old mp3 player to something which was easier to place in my pocket during my cardio workout.In February 2006 I wanted to give my partner a 4GB iPod Nano as a Valentine's Present and load it up with Broadway and movie soundtrack music (which I loathe - to me, this would be a better world if Sondheim were strangled with Webber's large intestine). I could not find any information as to whether you could hook up more than one Nano using the same iTunes software. I did find out that you can use the same iTunes on five different computers.Well, the new Nano arrived and it worked like a breeze. I registered it, gave it a unique name different from mine, and then loaded it up. We can each charge our Nano and load/unload songs without disruption or weird configurations. I just wish this info had been available to me prior to making the second purchase.My Nano is a bit scrtached only because I don't use the handy felt slipcover which now comes with the Nano. I also bought the white version since feedback had said that the black version showed scratches much more than the white.We both love our Nanos and it is great to be, musically speaking, in the 21st century.
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.
The little compatibility window is wrong. This is the high capacity combo for the Officejet 7310 All-in-one.
I primarily use it to watch TV while working on treadmill. Sound is very crisp and clear most of the time however once in a while there's some disturbance. It doesn't block out the external noises completely but still good enough to listen to the TV comfortably while working out on treadmill.Headset is very cozy and comfortable on the ears. I used it only for a few days so far and I'm very happy with this piece.
I found that this transmitter did not work half-way across my house. It worked well from my cable box to the stereo receiver right next to it, but I can just use a standard RCA cable to cover that distance. I was also surprised that I was instructed to call the manufacturer to get instructions on how to modify the transmitter to work at greater distances. Why would they not ship the item that way in the first place? This may work for some people, but it definitely did not work for me.
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.
I use only class 1 blanks for archiving photos. Using the DVD Identifier software, these are the best disks. Many manufacturers make good disks but then get subcontractors to make runs for price competitive disks with their name. These disks are both price competitive and Class 1.
I have owned many speakers in my life. Jbl. polks. bose.After reading many good reviews about the bic62si,i decided to give them a try.After all they were about 100 dollars on amazon with free shipping.Best purchase i have ever made.These are really great sounding speakers.Highs are crystal clear with lots of tight bass for its size.I consider myself an audiophile,so i really believe that all speakers need a breakin period.More so with these speakers than any other i ever had.Out of the box they sounded too bright and the mids were just not there.However after about 20 hours of playing these little gems really open up.So i am giving these guys 5 stars because you cannot find a better sounding speaker for the price.They are also nice looking and they seem to be well built.Just remember you are not going to be impress with their sound out of the box,give them 20 hours and you will love them.
Rock-solid router. I've had many iterations of this router. Now I'm using it behind my actiontec DSL modem because I was unhappy with the wireless coverage of the verizon modem/router.I've run dd-wrt with these routers before, but I haven't switched this one over yet. It really does what I need it to do right out of the box.
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.
these are really good headphones for taking to the gim or to use with your computer. they have a great price too.
I have four of these now. Our criteria have been "portability" and "loudness". This speaker fits the bill and performs up to our expectations (so far -- fingers crossed).One of the things I wish they have is the connectors. Since we're using it from iPod or PC, it will be nice to have a simple typical computer speaker connector (smaller one with both channels). Other than that, we're happy.
I purchased this item for my daughter for her birthday because I already had one. It's convenient and for the price, it has great features. I love it!!
Pros: Sharp, precise picture; excellent contrast and colour; sleek, no-frills lookCons: ED only; burn-in concernsI've been researching HD-compatible TVs for more than six months now - plasma, LCD, DLP, LCD projection, LCoS, and of course CRT. This TV came out the clear winner for several reasons:1. Contrast: there's nothing that I hate more than greyish blacks in dark scenes. This TV is a superstar when it comes to black level performance. You get CRT-deep blacks with this TV.2. Resolution: ironically, the fact that this is an EDTV (vs. HDTV) makes DVDs look *a lot better*. There's no video rescaling done on the images coming from the DVD, so what you get is a pristine picture. With an HDTV, the image has to get scaled up to HDTV resolutions (or even non-16:9 resolutions like 1024x678 with rectangular pixels), and so image quality is lost. With this Panasonic baby, however, there's none of that.3. None of the stuff I don't need: the lack of tuners and inputs isn't a bad thing...you can completely customize the TV with the set of inputs that you need based on the video sources that you have. Need HDMI? OK. DVI with HDCP instead? No problem! Complete input flexibility!Of course, nothing is perfect. Here are the issues that I see with this TV:1 Burn-in concerns: This is a not a problem that is specific to this TV, but rather to plasma TVs in general. I'm worried about burn-in due to "Anamorphic Widescreen" DVDs. Most widescreen movies are not 16:9, but rather 2.xx:1 (I can't remember the exact ratio). This means that even with a 16:9 TV like this, you'll see black bars at the top and the bottom of the image. There's nothing you can do to get around that, because these black bars are embedded in the 16:9 video that DVD players output. So if you want to avoid burn-in, you'll have to zoom in the image from your DVD player (image gets stretched and cropped, so it becomes less sharp), or one of the TV zooming functions (aspect ratio goes out of whack, such that people's faces become thinner). Again, this is not a problem with this particular TV only, but with all plasmas.2. EDTV: I'm still kinda bummed out that I can't see the finest of fine details in HD broadcasts (though the image still looks absolutely spectacular). Honestly, this one isn't that big of a concern. Most people can't tell anyway.In short: go buy this thing now!! If you're looking for a plasma TV, stop researching...this is it!
This item is fairly dependable in transmitting the wireless signal. Every so often it drops the signal. I have no idea why, since it's plugged in, turned on, and nothing seems to be interfering with the reception. But, it works 95% of the time.
This hard disk had dual interface (Firewire and USB). Both works well but there is no considerable difference in the datatransfer rate. If you are looking for better transfer speeds, harddisks with eSATA interface are way faster. I have travelled a lot carrying this one and I did not have any problems. It even works in all countries (Different power voltages and frequencies with out needing a power adaptor). Ships with FAT32 disk format. I quickly formatted to NTFS and works well with Vista and Xp Sp2.
A good backpack for the price. It has lot of compartments,very roomy for my 4 lenses, camera-body, sony camcorderand few accessories. As others have mentioned, if therehave been few more valcro straps, it'd help to hold allthese firm, but not a big deal.
I thought this was going to be a neat product. I had high hopes. However, disappointment reigns supreme. I bought and received the product, installed the software, transferred some files and listened. Good sound, easy to use, acceptable controls, all seemed fine. After a few days something changed. Files no longer transferred and the JetAudio software could not &quot;see&quot; the player's flash memory to reformat it despite recognizing that it was connected and indicating that it was working correctly. Reinstalling the software did nothing to help. I will admit that my computer software changes constantly. I use my computer extensively. I update the operating system and virus protection programs regularly as well as the other software components on the system.The problem could be software or hardware, there is no way to tell. The diagnostics from the JetShell software offer no detail. So I tried for help from the manufacturer.I tried logging onto iAudio's web site to get help but without success. I tried to call the iAudio support line. A telephone operator took my name and number and said I'd get a call back. I did but it was two days later while I was on a flight to Phoenix. I've written to the tech support address in the hope that someone will answer my plea for help. No response yet.This is my first experience with this technology but I have the following observations. First, transferring files should not be difficult nor should it require proprietary software. Second, memory is memory. These units should accept any standard memory stick or card. This one does not. Third, the manufacturer should provide reliable, easily accessible support. Unfortunately, none of these things seems to be true. At least not yet.I recommend caution here. This product appears to be somewhat unstable and Cowon, the manufacturer, has not impressed me with their support.
product was shipped very fast, great price cheaper than any other place I checked and I did check quite a few. Product was packaged well.
Bought this to connect my Macbook Pro to an HDTV and it works flawlessly! Great value. I would never buy one of those $40+ HDMI cables now.
hi, i'm from Peru, i'm sorry that i have to do this but i'm upset with this purchase, because i bought an 160G classic iPod, and it was defective, the audio is so awful, it sounds like it scrapes, i try for two weeks, all kind of things, advices from iPod forums, from the apple web page, all, and nothing happens, i ask for technical help, so i write to the seller (MOBILESAHRK) and they said that i have to resent the iPod. In brief, i'm very very upset with all this situation, i hope that they send me a brand new iPod with all the payments covered, because here in Peru i paid taxes because this purchase, the product was withhold in custums, i paid 91$ taxes plus the 300$ for the used "LIKE NEW" iPod.Well, i'm only waiting for exemplary solution here.
I purchased this radio about two years ago, with an extra battery. I have used it on a sailboat here in Miami, and the radio has worked great. Good reception, and people can hear me loud and clear. It has gotten wet a few times, but no problems since it is water proof. In case of an emergency, it is good to know you can also hear airplane radio channels, as well as FM radio.
If you're willing to spend some $$$ on an MP3 player and don't want an iPod, consider the Samsung YP-K5 with 4GB of memory. For starters, this baby has a black magnesium casing, so it doesn't easily scratch. Then it has touch controls. (Yes it has an FM radio, an alarm, and shows photos, but I don't care about those.) Another nice feature of the K5 is how nicely it interfaces with Windows Media Player. One of its best features is that it has multiple compression settings. At the lowest compression setting, which is called Best Quality Audio, you'll consume about 192 KBs of disk space and K5 memory (you must make both settings in advance) but your sound won't be mushy or swooshy. Depending on your headphones, you'll probably have to turn on bass boost, an EQ Effect. You can store about 30-50 CDs that way. I haven't used all my memory yet and I've got around 20 CDs on it and have only used ~ 40% of available memory. So 4 GB will go a long way. But I don't know if any is reserved for photos, as Windows Media and the K5 give conflicting readings of available memory.One feature you're paying a chunk of change for that you may want to consider seriously is the speakers. If you don't want speakers, I believe the K3 is the model to consider. It is everything the K5 is except speakers, I think. The speakers sound good for what they are, but what can you expect for speakers so small? Personally though, I find it convenient for times when I don't want to turn on my PC or radio and still have some music.Without writing a treatise, this should give you ample information to decide on whether or not to spend $200(!) as of May 2007 on an MP3 player. Happy shopping.
It worked great at Disney World. Only 2 other people on our line. We were even in 2 separate cars driving fro Orlando to West Palm Beach in stormy weather, and we had clear and complete contact for the whole trip!! This was really great for people who just need something simple to use. We were in Florida for 10 days and did not have to change the batteries once! A godsend!
The three color inks are terrible. I never be able to print out any viewable graphics.
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 had absolutely no troubles with unit, minor problem making sure TV input and Unit input matched,after that I recorded off TV and then I dubbed DVD disk from a VHS tape, No problems just remember to finalize after dubbing is finished, timer recording worked well I am getting ready to record TV to a DVD-R disk, if it works like everything else did it should be a breeze. I heard the manual was suppose to be very confusing, you do have to jump around a bit, but it is still no better or worse than other manuals I have used. This is the very 1st review I have ever written.
This is exactly what i needed. My other power strips had much shorter cords, but this one is perfect for my computer. Very happy.
This printer has not caused my any troubles to this date. It's a quality little printer, as all HP products tend to be. The quality is good, but not great. This is an ideal printer for the casual user at home or office. The connection is USB, so the setup was easy. This printer also works well on my home network. If you need a good quality printer at a good price, the deskjet 825c would be an excellent choice.
Having had wrist bones removed from both hands, I can't say enough about how well this trackball has helped me, both at work and at home. I have nothing negative to say about this product, those of you who have problems with your hands, stop a moment to consider this product,it could make a big difference.
I bought these same headphones about 3 years ago and wore them at some point practically every day so they needed replacing. They tune out all outside sound and the different sized earbuds make them work for any ear. I couldn't find black in the stores anymore so was happy to find them from an online vendor!
I picked these up last night at Best Buy with a gift card. I had actually returned a set of Sony MDR-EX71SL which I had bought but was unhappy with due to weird 'popping sounds', and I am replacing headphones that I had used for a couple years from my Sony MZ-S1 Net MD player.I used these last night while playing Final Fantasy XII on the PS2 and they sounded OK. However, I had to use an 8 foot extension cable to connect to the headphone jack of my sub-optimal surround sound system. But I am able to comment that these remained comfortable after about 4 hours of gaming.However... Today, I pulled out my Zen Nano Plus (.mp3 @ 192kbps) on the train and listened to about an hour of music so far today... WOW!!!!!!! I am SO GLAD that I got these headphones.So far, I've listened to The Cult, ACDC, Amber, RL Burnside, game music from World of Warcraft, Korn, Smile Empty Soul, Dope, Sugababes, Alice in Chains, Social Distortion, System of a Down, Black Sabbath, Jet, Head PE, Yellow and Paul Oakenfold. With this fairly wide distribution of music, these headphones sound great. I can't go into all the new things I heard from these songs which I have listened to for years. It's just plain wierd.Anyone who is not happy with these, simply need to shell out the crazy cash to get top of the line Shure headphones. These are comfortable, affordable, and sound awesome.
I'm a girl and don't understand anything techinical. I bought this unit primarily because it was the first combo unit I had seen and I had enough money on my J.C. Penney card to cover the then cost of $250.00 plus tax and shipping. My husband and I have now had this unit over a year and it has been wonderful. No noise from the machine as other reviewers have stated, the picture quality is great and so easy to use even I can handle it. I was wary of the Go Video name, as we had never heard of the company before, but we would not hestitate to buy from them again. Good quality unit in my opinion.
I have this unit and it just won't work. Called Philips several with no help. Too many bugs.
This lens is great, but it's not quite perfect. Here is my pro/con list: PROS: 1) Great range from wide angle to telephoto! 2) Image Stabilization works very well (not great, but well) 3) Sharp pictures. CONS: 1) Severe chromatic aberration when in wide angle zoom, but nothing that Photoshop's RAW importer couldn't easily fix. 2) Heavy lens. 3) Stabilization drinks battery juice. 4) Overpriced, especially since it doesn't even come with a lens hood or case. However, I bought mine new for $500 from 47th Street Photo. That was the best price I found. So, overall, this lens is great and I recommend it despite it's minor flaws.
this is great little gamepad. I removed the wrist saver and it fits my style of play prefectly. I love it.
i have not purchased this product, but i would like to clarify something. i have read all of the 1 star reviews, and most of these people don't have 1080p tv's, they have 1080i tv's. huge difference.In 1080i each frame of video is sent or displayed in alternative fields. The fields in 1080i are composed of 540 rows of pixels or lines of pixels running from the top to the bottom of the screen, with the odd fields displayed first and the even fields displayed second. Together, both fields create a full frame, made up of all 1,080 pixel rows or lines, every 30th of a second.In 1080p, each frame of video is sent or displayed progressively. This means that both the odd and even fields (all 1,080 pixel rows or pixel lines) that make up the full frame are displayed together. This results in a smoother looking image, with less motion artifacts and jagged edges.in summary. 1080i is still high quality, but it is viewed in a more efficient way, making it not as good. but there is a clear difference. for 1080i tv's, get a category 1 cable. end of story.
As simple as they come, but it does the job. I've been using this bag for over a year now. It fits my filters, 3 lenses, a A Photo/CD Burning drive and two flash units. Still room for several nick-nacks, etc.The only minor complaint is ther is no great way to strap a small tripod to the backpack. I used the small straps on the side, but the straps broke through the plastic fasteners that were holding them on. I'm now getting creative with the bungie laces on the back of the bag.That said, I really didn't expect a backpack at this price point to be as good as it is. So 4.5 stars.
I had checked prices at other stores, and got a great deal here.Also shipping speed was incredible it was (WoooShhh).
I liked and bought many seagate hard disks. generally, they are reliable and fast. However, this HD is a very weird one! The BIOS would stuck at the booting, because it was fighting to recognize the HD. this is the second HD in my PC. so, I install it as an external HD, turn it off to boot my system. After booting, I turn it back on, the HD shows up in winXP. BTW, my motherboard is ASUS P5LD2-VM. I bought this HD at local BestBuy for $79.90, which sounded like a good deal!
I have had no issues with these. Use an NEC 3500 burner and consistently get 5 1/2 min burns of a full disc. Dont care for the new design of the discs themselves, but they have reliably worked for me on 5 consecutive orders.My co-workers have been ordering them too, and none have complained to me.I definitely recommend these.
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.
these headphones have changed the way I listen to music. The sound is very rich and full and they are very comfertable to wear.
Best protection for your precious iPod. Screen protector also. Rubber skin keeps your iPod in place whether in your hands, on dashboard or on your desk. Larger earplug hole accommodates larger jacks too. Removable belt clip too. Worth twice the price!!!
I'm on my second pair of Porta-Pros, only because I lost my first pair after 8 years of service. I managed to snag a pair of the anniversary black edition for $19 before they disappeared. The first pair I got was $50 and I have no regrets paying either price. I own Grado SR225's, Denon AHD-7000's, Bose OE1's and a pair of Monster Turbine Pro Gold buds, along with the usual cheapy stuff for working out with.The Porta-Pros probably see more use than any of the others (namely since I don't use an amp on these lol) but they are versatile, sound great and can be worn for a long period. yes, they are a little goofy looking, but the sound is fantastic for on ear, open air headphones. While I wouldn't travel with these due to the lack of isolation, they perform admirably for around the house, walking the dog, in the office, and toting around in your jacket for whatever use you may need them for.I highly recommend them, especially since the price has dropped considerably. Koss may not be as great as they once were, but they seem to keep the quality alive and well with this model, and for that I'm thankful.
This is a great MP3 player at a great price. I love the red casing and so far, it is much better then the ipod I once had.
Netgear-approved upgrade for the ReadyNAS Duo. Bought this to upgrade the memory from 256MB to 1GB. Passed the Duo's memory test with flying colors twice after initial installation. Running perfectly for at least two months now.
Awesome Product! I like that it allows you to charge the IPod with or without the Griffin I-Trip attached. No complaints at all!
Fast, universally portable content control via USB 2.0.No special software required for uploading data.FM radio actually works beautifully. High sensitivity.That's unusual in my experience with MP3 players, suchas the Rio Cali, for instance. Sandisk's FM is exceptional.The SD slot allows for expanding your portable library.Everything on this one is what it ought to be.Nothing is proprietary, and everything works.Carries about sixteen hours of CD quality 128 kbps mp3s before adding any additional memory. I'm pretty satisfied with it.The only thing missing is an AM tuner for talk radio.
Got this antenna really cheap ($128). However I found out that the conductor was not properly soldered to the coupling ring and had to do it myself. After that it worked great! Great antenna for my boat. Also bought the support clamp.
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.
I bought this product for my dad and he really likes this product...it works great and he has not had any problems with is so far.
Bought this from amazon about a month ago and it works awesome. I use mine on a kayak so I need to use a portable model. The suction cup is awesome, don't worry about it falling off. I have to slide a knife under it to un-stick it from my boat.The battery it comes with is like a small car battery, and initially turned me off to the product, this being the days of lithium-ion technology and all. I quickly warmed to it, however, as it recharges well and lasts forever. I went on a four hour fishing trip, left it uncharged, then took it out again for another four hours without coming close to losing power.The dual beam was a big selling point for me when I bought it, but honestly it seldom spots any more fish (fish picked up by the second beam are displayed as white rather than black). I wouldn't let this feature keep you from buying a single beam product.When I bought it, it sold for 111.00 from a company called Ritz Interactive, which no longer seems to be listed as a merchant. Take $30.00 off for applying for the amazon credit card, and I got it for 91.00. Plus got free shipping.I don't really have any experience using other fish finders, but this product works great for me. If you're looking for a fishfinder with long battery life and accurate readouts for a low price, this is a great deal.
doesn't work flawlessly, but it's saved multiple discs from the trash, but at that point what do you have to lose
I have been looking at HDTV's a lot lately and finally came to the conclusion that I wanted an lcd. I thought that would make things a lot easier but there are so many choices. I started with a Westinginghouse 40" with a built-in dvd player. I didn't think it was too bad so I tried it out for about 25 days through my retailer's 30 day return policy. As I got down to the final days, I began doing some more research and found that the Samsung's were rated fairly high for performance. Wow, what a difference! With the Westinghouse I figured that I was going to have to settle for a so-so analog off-air picture on any lcd but boy, was I wrong. The Samsung LN-S4041D is a fantastic set and I would highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind paying a little more for a whole lot more! I really struggled with spending that kind of money until I tried the Samsung out and now I am more than satisfied! Great set!
Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo EarphonesI was quite skeptical about a pair of inexpensive earphones from Coby, but after buying them and using them with my iPod Touch, I was quite impressed. They fit comfortably in the ears, block out the outside sounds well, and, most importantly, sound great. And, at this price, you can afford to lose them, and get another pair if you have to! I highly recommend these even for the audiophiles.
The Lexmark Z12 is a joke! First of all, they fail to include the most basic accessories: there are no cables and no cartridges (The machine cost me ...; the two cartridges and USB cables totalled ...). What's more, there are no thrid-party cartridges for Lexmark printers, so you're stuck paying them ... to ... every few months for as long as you own the machine.The windows drivers were buggy; and no linux drivers were on the disk; nor could I find them on Lexmark's website. Fortunately the generic Linux printer driver does allow some very basic printing w/ the machine.The manual does not specify which type of USB cable is needed; (and they use the less common type B that you're likely to have to buy instead of have lying around.) Even alone on the USB line, though, this printer is *extremely* slow (even for an inkjet). They claim 6 black-text pages per minute; I've never gotten better than 4 out of it...Don't even think about real color printing. Since there is only one cartridge space and the color cartridge has no black you are always left with either purple-tinted prints or color and black that don't line up properly. Sometimes this level of quality is acceptable; but I still have to go to Kinko's to print anything good in color. Even for drafts, it's still annoying as hell to have to manually re-feed all of the color pages.So; if you want to spend an extra ... in set-up costs for a machine that prints slowly, badly, and inconviently: buy the Z12; otherwise get another machine and shun this lemon.
I bought this item new-in-box from Goodwill for $9. It's nice -- lightweight and comfortable.A little staticy so far, and it is a somewhat hard to configure properly (there's too much functionality being pushed into three buttons -- i.e., mute, tone adjust, volume adjust, mic gain adjust).
This item has a plug looks like.| -Make sure you have the corresponding outlet.It looks like a quality piece though.
The original 256 meg RAM that came with my Compaq Presario died. I also had a third party 256 meg RAM stick in the computer for a total of 512 meg.I decided to replace the faulty Compaq 256 meg RAM with a 512 meg stick but was concerned about compatability. Compaq wanted way too much for a replacement 256 meg RAM, much less a 512 meg!After considerable research, I decided to purchase the Crucial 512 meg RAM stick through Amazon.com. The product arrived in a timely fashion, and I installed it in the recently vacated RAM slot. It worked right out of the box perfectly. I still have the other 256 meg stick installed, and now have a total of 768 meg of RAM! It works GREAT!!! I recommend it to anyone looking to replace or upgrade their RAM.
Pros:It fits perfect on the MICRO. Its lightly padded on the front, it works well to protect the Zen. Its well made, quality construction. Button snap is strong, and it has a clean, cool appearance. Easy access to headphone jack and usb port, mike unobstructed. Swivel to belt clip snaps very securely *(that is after the screw is well tightened)Cons:The belt clip - Less thickness would have much been better.Note:You have to really tighten the screw to make sure it doesnt fall off with any swiveling. Happened twice on me and dropped my unit. (A little "lock-tight" did the trick).Over all I really like the Rhino cover. Its a quality product and the best Ive seen so far.
I bought this Celestron T-ring to adapt a Televue Pronto to a Canon 40D. It does work but the fit is very loose and sloppy. It does not make me convinced that the camera is securely supported or that it holds the camera with any precision (optically speaking) to the scope.One other problem, at shutter speeds of 1/4000 or faster and using the live-view mode of the 40D, there is an under-exposed strip on the bottom of each exposure. Because I haven't tried the Canon T-ring I can't say whether this flaw is unique to the Celestron but I would recommend spending a few more bucks for the Canon T-ring for the better fit I would assume it has.
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!
I wanted a wireless keyboard to use with my big screen for watching Netflix. After reading many reviews, I decided to give the adesso a try. Installation was quick and easy on my pc running Vista. I installed an extension cable for the dongle just as a precaution. Others had commented on connectivity issues with the dongle plugged into the back of the computer. I've been very pleased with the overall function. I can now sit anywhere in the room and it has worked well. The trackball takes some getting used to. It's very sensitive and the cursor moves very quickly. The keyboard does go into a sleep mode after about 8 minutes, to conserve the battery, but touching any key wakes it right up. For my application this has been perfect and would therefore recommend it.
This is my 3'rd trackball and it is very good - fast, smooth, very silent and easy to point. I like this better than the K64226 because of its quietness. I bought this to use with my laptop and the trackball is much quicker and easier to work with than the pressure pad.K64226 Orbit (2nd) trackball -My wife &amp; I both like this one.She was a mouse user but finds the the ball much better for the same reasons that other user-reviewers have touted.Particularly, no more sliding, lifting, banging the mouse around on the table or pad.K64210 Turbo Mouse with 4 buttons - my first trackball - is also very good.The larger ball does provide better pointing, however slowing down the pointer speed will improve pointer accuracy.Feel /Touch-wise, both Orbit trackballs are about the same - fitting the hand comfortably (mine are not large). The center rubber-like strip does provide a wee-bit more traction for the hand to rest on. Which Orbit to choose? Basically which look do you prefer? These 2 orbit trackballs would be the ones to go with if you are looking for a mouse replacement or for on-the-go laptop use. Both work well, works like a mouse using the pc's given mouse controls and zips me thru my excel, word and graphics applications - cut, paste, edit, crop, enhance, etc.For the turbo mouse, if you like having 4 buttons to control menu functions (via the free Kensington download software) that is fine too. I have tried earlier versions, but left and right button functions are more than adequate.I have tried the L-tek t-balls. They are much smaller to carry but the control via the thumb is not very good vs. index &amp; middle finger movement. Other slimmer models with the ball in the center are too narrow. One still has to curl one's fingers to trigger the buttons. With all of the Kensington's, you just rest your hand on top of the trackballs and your fingers will naturally fall onto the trigger buttons. No gripping, just clicking.Get a Kensington. Dare I say that you will have a &quot;ball&quot;:)Note : I am right-handed but use my left hand to use the track-ball - the ring finger triggers the left click button while the thumb bangs the right click button. Frees up the right hand to input numbers via the 10-touch keypad, scroll or quickly bang on the enter key. Muscle fatigue in one arm and wrist is reduced since the right and left hands share the workload.
I bought this a while back and just got around to using it to clean over 160 disks that had been stored in my Kenwood CD carousel. The carousel was not playing any of the discs correctly. While not terribly dirty, the discs had developed a haze on them. After cleaning all the discs, they still would not play right and there was an annoying ticking sound. Once I used the dry lens cleaner by placing it into slot 001, the problem was automatically fixed. I was amazed as it ran through the audio tests and also discovered one of my speakers was out and needed to be reset. I am very happy with this product.
I'm not sure why this can't get posted this is my third attempt. I ordered white and got Green. Poor attention to detail will not shop here again.
I hate to disagree with those who've praised this unit, but having owned one for almost two years now, I'm fed up with its unnecessarily complicated controls. Here's an example: to change channels--something that most radios can do with a single button press--you must press Menu, then press the Up arrow, press the Up arrow again, press Select, press the Up or Down arrow, then press Select, and finally press Menu again. That's seven button presses--minimum!--just to change channels.Oh, I forgot: you can't change the channel while listening to the radio. So if you need to switch from, say, channel 5 to channel 6, you must first turn the radio off, and THEN go through the seven step button-pushing sequence I just described. I am not making this up!Everything about the radio is like this: cumbersome beyond belief. It's the worst user interface design I've seen in a consumer product in a good many years, and I'd never have bought the radio if I'd had an inkling of how frustrating it was going to be in use. I'm replacing it with a Reecom R1630.
It was inexpensive, lightweight, and held all the gear I needed for travel: an EOS 5D, four lenses, flash, portable hard drive, chargers, spare batteries and flash cards, manuals, etc., with room left over for odds and ends plus my passport wallet.BUT! One day, arriving at the airport with the bag over one shoulder, the plastic adjustment fitting on the shoulder strap broke, dropping the bag to the sidewalk. Through some miracle the only casualty was a smashed lens cap, but the incident points up glaring flaws in this bag's construction: inadequate hardware design margins and/or cheaply made fittings, and internal padding that's not up to the task. I knotted the ends of the shoulder strap together to make do until I got home from the trip and then immediately went out and bought a proper camera backpack, the Kata R-103 GDC Rucksack, which also holds my laptop and is built like a tank. It has some shortcomings and costs five times as much as the Canon bag but, honestly, can you afford to put your investment in camera gear at risk just to save a few bucks on a camera bag?
Audioquest cables are well made and do not cost a fortune. Simple markings tell you in what direction the sound flows. Not rocket science and just what the consumers need.
I get 10 MB/s read/write through the SanDisk Mobile Mate MS+ reader. It comes with a full-size Memory Stick adapter so you can use it in both your Duo and non-Duo devices. It's $40 cheaper than the high-speed Sony memory stick. This is the one you want.
actually sounds sick didn't try to return it it's mounted and needed so I'll just live with it. Maybe I'll find a good loud one later on.
I originally reviewed this a while back with one star since I couldn't connect it to my digital converter box. Months later, tried again and with a LOT of pushing and manipulating, I finally connected it. However, one major station would not come in and I could get it with the TV rabbit ears so I stored it away again.I recently bought a new 19 inch digital TV and connected this antenna and placed it near a window. The picture is great and I only occasionally have to make adjustments to the antenna. So I wouldn't recommend it for an old analog TV with a converter box but I would recommend it for a digital TV. I would buy this antenna again.
Great product to kill power vampires that suck power even while off much easier than having to unplug them each time you turn them off!
I like the 2G card. it gives me more options but I cant wait for them to make a 4G or 8G.
Okay, the review title doesn't do the Zune any justice, but after 1.5 years of ownership I must say that the Zune turned out to be a much better player than I had originally thought it would. My first impression when I opened the box was "Eh". The player was roughly the size of a pack of Camels, only a tad thinner. The buttons were clunky and after owning a PSP the display was remarkably...underwhelming. I won't even mention the crappy headphones that were supposed to be a "bonus" accessory... My ears hurt just looking at them. Then there is the original version of the Zune software. Wow, what a mess. Not intuitive by any means and the automatic settings grabbed every picture/video/sound file from my computer and commenced to cram all of it onto the player. The little hard drive was just churning away like a cellphone on vibrate. After hunting around the software settings however I managed to organize my computer files in a Zune friendly fashion.So what have we so far? Unimpressive unit. No bonus goodies worth mentioning. Software that is both unsightly looking and difficult to setup... What the heck could there possibly be about the Zune to warrant four stars? Well, after a while, the Zune was something that was quickly forgotten about. Not forgotten as in "stuffed in a drawer never to be seen in the light again" but something better. Something that has become such a part of my everyday life that I don't even think about it any more. It's something that you keep with you like your wallet, keys or cellphone. You don't THINK about your wallet, it's just there, doing what wallets do. Keeping your credit cards, receipts and loose cash in one handy pouch. And that is exactly what the Zune has become in my everyday life: a music wallet. It is in my hand with my Cellphone. It goes with me in the car. It's at the gym on the tread mill. It's in my garage jacked into my little bookshelf stereo. It's on my chest when I am laying out in my hammock. It's plugged into my home stereo... It's an everyday part of my life. And if you are only playing music (videos are another story), it keeps playing and playing and playing. I have had the Zune out in the garage in 100+ degree heat playing non-stop for 12-13 hours. It plays continuously for the 10 hour drive to my parents house in Florida. It is the energizer bunny of music players. The buttons are dirty and worn but they still work. And for those reasons I give the Zune four stars.To be fair, two firmware and software updates (and a set of proper headphones) have corrected a lot of the issues of the initial release package giving the unit a nice breath of fresh air and a little more longevity.So for those of you looking for a respectable alternative to "iPod madness", I can honestly recommend the Microsoft Zune without reservation.
I've had a weather radio for years. The problem is that it would warn of storms that were no where near my location ... making it a little like the boy who cried wolf. The SAME technology in this unit rectifies that problem by allowing me to restrict alerts to only those counties that are close by. The identification of alert types and levels is another great feature. After having one for a few months, I bought one for each of my daughters.
WHY CAN'T I GIVE NEGATIVE STARS?DON'T BUY THIS OR ANY OTHER SONY CAMERA!!!!!Sony makes crap cameras and their support will accuse you of breaking it.Purchase from a respectable camera maker like Canon, Nikon, or Fuji.I bought this for snorkeling and it corrupted my memory card on the first trip.OK, $10,000 trip with no pictures, because the camera corrupted the memory.Called Sony and they blamed the memory.Got two new memory cards for the next trip.OK, new trip, $5k trip with no pictures because the entire stupid camera craps out.Called Sony, no apologies, no emergency loaner, just a send it in with the receipt so we can verify it's still under warranty.Sent the camera in to the depot, on my own dime.They call and accused me of opening the camera door.What idiots! Why the hell would I do that? So I can ruin my pictures? TWICE????!!!!!I contacted all the way up to national customer support.All idiots along the way.They didn't do a user test underwater.They just dunk it and say it's still WATER-RESISTANT, so it must be user error.F#$% OFF SONY!!!!Whatever you do, buy something else and save your money, this is a horrible product, that takes horrible pictures and is slow as mud, with a horrible touchscreen that doesn't work.
After losing my original cord to my Nuvi 265 WT, I needed a replacement. After looking at several replacements from after market companies, I found this, which is actually manufactured by Garmin. Some of the reviews say that this doesn't charge their GPS, but mine works perfectly, and would buy this one again if I happen to lose this one.
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 liked my gen 5 60 gb but the 6 gen was very dissappointing. i sent it back to amazon today after one month. the click wheel did not work well. it would not not off. many other small bugs. i'm amazed apple let this one out of the factory as is. i wish i could trade it for my old one but all anybody has is 6 gen. i might switch to an archos like i bought my son for xmas. it's too bad apple turned such a nice device into poo.
Just wanted to add another confirmation that this camera is mechanically flawed. The design of the control dial/shutter button assembly is horrendous (which you'll get to see for yourself once it breaks off if you buy this camera). Basically, when you turn the dial, you're exerting lots of pressure against 4 tiny plastic pins that hold the dial assembly together. In my case, the dial broke off just after the warranty expired. Having called around, it sounds like it'd be a minimum of $150 to fix it, including shipping. And even if it were fixed, I think its safe to assume it would break again in a year or so.
Got this camera kit from Amazon after reading reviews from a whole bunch of places about this camera. However the power switch was faulty. To switch on the camera I had to open and close the battery compartment every time while keeping the switch in ON position. The switch never worked. So sent it back. The return process was easy though, and I got my money back withing a week.Now I have ordered a Pentax K10D. Hope it will work fine.
Often times as a technician, you're stuck with old PS2 keyboard and mouse to use. The problem with using PS2 is that it requires a restart of your PC if connected "after" you've already booted up. This adapter solves that. Now you can plug in any PS2 mouse and keyboard into a single USB port on the fly and it's automatically recognized by Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OSX! Works great and is very durable (going on 2 years of use now).
I havent used this yet, but like the fact that its compact. Was looking for something that was compact but somewhat good and a decent price and from what i read from the reviews made me decide on buying this. I can tell you that mykids love it!!
I bought this at a TigerDirect outlet store. It worked fine for the first few weeks. However, now it loses wireless connectivity after being on for about 24-30 hours, and it has to be reset by unplugging it. I could find no tech support on the D-Link website about this bug. I don't know why I keep buying D-Link stuff, I guess because I get it so cheap, but I've always had problems with their products.
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
i have a flip camera i adore. this item fits it snugly but easily extractable. also, it goes over my belt without having to take my belt off. it velcroes on there real secure with a snap to be doubly sure no one is going to rip it off you. use it daily. if you are a youtuber this is your item.
I bought two of these for Christmas '03. Both stop working when you take them outside in the winter. You get a high pitched screech and they die.I have another problem with one and have been trying to send it back for repair since August 3rd it is now Aug 24th. Weeks of e-mails and phone calls and I finally get two numbers to call and fax. I do this and find both have been disconnected.Finally today I get another e-mail saying you'd be better off buying a new one since it is out of warranty. My feeling is they have no service capability. I would never buy another product from this company.
These headphones don't stay in your ears. Despite what others have said about warming them up and they'll fit...well that's a load of U-know-what. I shouldn't have to run a couple miles before I can listen to my favorite music because the darn headphones won't stay in my ears.The only way I have gotten these to stay put is to lift, drop and twist them down into my ear. This works pretty good but hurts after a while. plus they still come out after time and need to be reset into my ear. If they are not supposed to go down into my ear, then they should have designed then to stay better outside the ear.I will give them this though, the sound quality is pretty good for earbud headphones. But what good are they if you can't hear the sound because they keep falling out.Stay away from this product...I only hope that Philips either retools this product or drops it completely. And Nike should reconsider association with Philips if they don't.
I purchased this microphone as a substitute for a headset using Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11. The first delivery did not work, so I exchanged and hoped for the best. The replacement did work much better so the original delivery was clearly defective.As for voice recognition results, it is not quite on a par with a decent headset but can be quite convenient. It can be a pain in the neck to constantly be putting on and taking off a headset. It seems to respond slower and have somewhat less accuracy than a headset but as a trade-off it is much more convenient. So, overall I am very happy with this product and if you are using voice recognition and looking for a substitute for a headset you will find this microphone will work well.
it does what is supposed to do! i like it small light handy! Get it!
My problem is that the "touch" sensitive volume controls on the little speakers gets stuck, either too loud or no sound at all.Oh yeah, you can't do anything to FIX the problem. So, Get a good deal, and then not be able to use them. Ever ask yourself WHY the price deal??? Now you know why!
These combo packs are not for Brother MFC440cn. The end is not compatible when inserted in the machine.
This bag is just wonderful. So many compartments for assorted camera gear. Not just your lenses, flashes, and camera bodies. I've got my cards, some manuals, all my cords, card readers, remotes, filters, hoods - everything. It's all in here. In fact, the ONLY thing I would change are smaller zipper sections (like the two inside that are netted) on the outside, maybe rather than the two large ones; and that's only because I have more little things like cards, filters, cords, and remotes, than larger things for those pockets.It's incredibly efficient. It's comfortable. The straps, the zippers, the material. It's just so gnarly, I am incredibly stoked that I got this one, rather than another one. I almost need to upgrade, soon, I'm running out of room. Not to say there isn't much room (Kiss N, 50D bodies. Tokina 10-17 Fish, Sigma 10-20 Wide, Canon 18-55 Kit, Sigma 70-300 Macro, Canon 50 f1.4, Canon 580EX II Flash. Plus all my cards [six of them], remote, two card readers, ALL the cords that come with each camera body, etc).
I received the lamp on time and placed it in my TV. It lasted 5 days then exploded leaving glass all over the bottom of the lamp area. I only hope it did not hurt any internal parts of my TV. The lamp arrived from NevadaPartsCo wrapped in bubble wrap. The lamp was not in any manufactures box only a lot of bubble wrap and one shipping box. This made me wonder if it was a used lamp. Amazon was great with helping to refund my money.
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.
Well priced & worked very well the first two times we used it. Easy to figure out, even my kids used it.
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.
If you follow the directions you will love this receiver. I connected it to my AR 4x speakers, 8 ohm each. Turned it on set up the fm stations which is what I use it four. Connected my terk fm indoor antenna and wow I can pick up all the fm stations in the area including one that is 75 miles away in good stereo. Public radio sounds just as good as a cd direct from a cd player. It has guts for good solid clean volume and anything louder than the 38 setting is very loud and about max for the speakers. With 8 ohms per channel there is no heat from the vents, runs very cool.
The filter does not work well at all. You can not even see the shading on it when you take the picture! I am not happy at all with it but my husband wont let me send it back he said that it would be a waste of time so I guess I will not be able to order anything else from them again.
I really like my Ipod shuffle. It is perfect to use for exercise, quick to download music, easy to design different sets of music. I like several of the other reviewers had problems and had to have mine replaced within 2 weeks. They weren't able to explain why or what the problem was, but they were good about replacement. There are a couple design flaws, but the value and smallness make it a great buy.
The product seems decent enough for what I wanted. The problem is it assumes your outlet has a screw hole in the middle. I needed to use this on one GCFI outlet. That WILL NOT work with this surge protector. Luckily the other outlets I want to use this are regular outlets and I can still use them there...
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.
I purchased this monitor to use at home with my laptop as a second screen. Monitor is in very good condition. Sometimes the display appears to vibrate.
I've had this product for seven months and every day I'm still blown away by it. I switched from a first generation iPod nano and there is no comparson between the two. Here are the highlights:The ScreenWith a scratch-resistant screen, there are no distractions in the classic's bright, colorful display. The glowing screen (with adjustable brightness) allows you to clearly view videos in dark rooms or where reflections would normally ruin the viewing experience.The GamesOkay, so games aren't really the highlight of having an iPod. Still, they can be great for those like me that have insomnia and can never get to sleep. The new solitaire has changeable backgrounds, numerous card designs, and saveable, re-doable games. They added a new game, Vortex, and music quiz is completely redone to include dates, genres, and even trivial-pursuit type of popular movies, tv, and music.The New FeaturesCover flow is currently the most popular new iPod feature, but that's not all the new iPod has to offer. The new iPod screen is so much prettier with a montage of your album artwork on the right-hand side of the screen. When you scroll through your songs you can see not only the title, but the artist as well. The sound quality is far superior than previous generations, with a clearer, crisper sound and louder volume.Overall, if you are thinking about buying an iPod and want it to satisfy all of your media needs, go for the classic. For just 50$ more than an 8GB nano, you can get 10x the storage and all of the benefits. Th touch is nice, but most first generation products are faulty, which is why I went with the 6th gen classic. My only complaints are that its the biggest iPod, but its still smaller than the 30GB previous generation.
It works just perfect excelent sound, build and performance, work for my MBP 13" middle 2011 and my receiver with optical input
All of the glowing reviews of this product are just great...except for the fact they have all been written within months of buying this TV. Sure, this TV had a great picture and worked fine when I purchased it in October 2005 directly from Philips. (Only problem I noticed, which others seem to have had as well was that every so often it would turn itself off and back on again.) All was great until August 2008 when horizontal orange lines appeared across 80% of the screen. Customer service was useless and referred me to a local repair shop, where I was informed that for no apparent reason, the main panel was shot and would cost $1,800 to replace. Since I had only extended the warranty for the first two years I owned the TV, I was out of luck and out of a TV. So, after reading all these folks sing the praises of this product, keep in mind that it's only a matter of time before this product dies on you. Unless you're interested in a plasma TV with a three year life, I advise you to avoid Philips.
In so many ways it's *almost* an iPod, but not quite. The new iPod shuffle and new iPod nano would make much better gifts.
This TV has a bright, vibrant picture and decent sound quality.During the NBA playoffs 2010 we watched the games in HD. And the picture was as vibrant as my 40 inch plasma TV.I am always pleased with the Sony brand and quality.
I paid about $12 + shipping for this at CompUSA. Net $18 or so. It's probably worth about $10 total.I get about an 8 foot line of sight range. The Griffin FAQ on this mentions two issues: RF interference with 433.92 MHz devices (common in home security systems and some phones) and battery issues. They suggest testing the range away from interference and then swapping battery.I tested away from interference and got the same results. Then I took it apart (it's not designed to be opened) and found the battery was cemented in.I called tech support and got a message they were in a meeting. I tried submitting an online message and got a 'server malfunction' error from their server.I'd recommend this device for use in automobiles and motorbikes. It would also work on a bike, but riding a bike with impaired hearing is illegal in some states (and should probably be illegal everywhere).
Great Product!I own a Land Cruiser 76 diesel who needs a very well charged battery to start, the battery was low only 1 volt so the car didnt start, but with this charger tha battery was ready in less than 1 night and now is ready everyday!
when i decided i wanted a big screen tv i researched for nearly two months and could not find one that satisfied me. As an alternative i started considering a home theatre system using a projector instead. Bang for the buck was paramount. Enter the Panasonic pt-ae700u. After much consideration i decided to wait till i heard some feedback on the net about it. Great reviews and information on DIY screens that seemed almost unbelievably cheap lured me into the purchase. WOW, was i suprised at the picture quality this machine is capable of producing. I found myself scurring to upgrade my DVD player and switching to an HDTV tuner. For approximately $3000.00 you too can have a dedicated HOME THEATRE, Surround sound, DIY screen and all! There are several DIY screen plans available on the net for free...so what are you waiting for... go for it! The Panasonic PT-ae700u is worth every penny!ENJOY!!!
....a DOA brown Zune.I was given a Zune as a gift and was excited to own my first MP3 player. Unfortunately it was the brown one but oh well, it was free. It took awhile to figure out the software as it was confusing. I have Windows XP Pro and am no slouch with the computer but it was still confusing. They really need to make everything a bit easier to get up and running. Finally I loaded some songs onto it. Decent sound. Ok, maybe this is gonna work out. Then I turned it off. 30 minutes later I went to turn it back on and NOTHING. It would not turn on. Where is the QC from MS?I called a friend of mine who is a bit of a MacDroid. One of the reasons I never considered the iPod is because he constantly raves about it and sometimes he drives me nuts. He always says he likes to reward innovation, not imitation. I was hoping I could "one up him" with something new.So I called him and he brought his iPod over and we put the players side by side. Then he showed me iTunes. The Zune did seem clunky and awkward after sitting next to the iPod. And that software, MS has a long way to go to catch up with iTunes. Yea, it was impressive and looked easy to use.At this point I am done with the Zune. I gave it a shot and it died out of the gate. I am taking it back (hope there is a warranty) and buying an iPod.I have no choice but to give anything DOA one star.Without the backing of the corporate world it will be interesting to see if the Zune sinks or swims.
I read the reviews here and on the Avsforum. I did the research and decided to buy this tv or the XBR1 32". Wow. Everything is perfect. This cheaper model offered by Sony is definitely not cheaper in any way. I had bought a Philips 32" LCD hdtv a few months ago and promptly returned it because anything on standard definition looked like crap. On the other hand, standard definition is excellent on this TV and hdtv is simply amazing. I'm using Tv with analog cable, playstation 2 on component cables, vga for extended desktop on windows xp and a 1080i dvd upscaler. Everything is perfect, there is nothing I don't like about it. Buy this tv!
We bought two of these microphones mostly to use with Skype. They were very easy to set up, the computers recognized them and they were working immediately. We have had no problems. Occasionally the person at the other end of the phone would complain of a strong echo but I am not sure if this due to Skype or the microphone picking up sounds from the computer speakers.
The box of jewel cases came on time without any damage. There's not much more to say, they work fine.
I tried the T613-BNC for my my iPhone 4s and OTH headphones to see if it would help enhance the sound. It did make it louder but I noticed NO impovement to the quality. For others this may be the desired effect.The tests were made playing several 320 kpbs songs.In addition the device is fragile the patch cord is too short and produced static while using.Review the TOS as the seller promptly reminded me of their policy.YOU MUST PAY FOR return shipping and a re-stocking fee.BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK!PS: I have downgraded this to 1 star after re-testing by a 3rd party.
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!
I purchased this printer in March and it's the best I had, as I replaced my HP 970cse...At first the software wouldn't load right but after reading the manual and disconnecting the usb cable, it loaded without any problems...everything on this printer is first class...This is a must for everybody who wants the best of the best....
Great tv antenna, awsome for this tag price $15.85 + shiping, Before this terk antenna.. I had tested a rabbit kind and got only 7 HDTV Channels, after that... I'm getting 18 HDTV Channels, of course everything depends how far are you from the main tower, but I'm very happy. I wacht basic channels like :ABC,CBS,NBC,FOX,CW,PBS,UNIVISION,TELEFUTURA and 7 others Mexican TV Stations plus religion type channels.Absolutly possitive I will buy this Item again. I have already two.p.s. Before buy it, compare prices $$$, they can run from 15.oo and can go up until $75.00 (best buy)
So far so good. No complaints here. it was a little pricey but I def. needed something for my iPod when I travel.
Do you ever find your pictures boring? If you do, get this lens, and your pictures will have a whole new dramatic look, becuase of its super wide angle. Another advantage is that a wider angle allows you to take pictures at a slower speed, good for darker occasions, because the shaking of hands would have a smaller effect. The third advantage is compared with most of the other Canon professional lens, this is very small, which makes it easier to use at public places where bigger lens means more attentions, and more attentions means less oppotunities. I didn't say anything about the lens's actual picture quality, because Look, this is a Canon Professional lens(the red ring at the top of the lens indicates professional, instead of regular yellow), there is no question about the quality of the pictures! ( And of course, though wide-angle, the pictures are not twisted at the corners at all.) It's the best you can get out of an SLR! But of course, good equipments is only half of good pictures, you will never be able to take good pictures even with the best lens if you don't learn and don't experience. Good Luck. And by the way, ... send me the lens promptly, no taxes, good price.
This is a great TV. Bought after looking around for months. Receive HDTV signals, about a dozen without cable box. The number will continue to rise, but all of the main shows and programs are in HD. Especially for sports fans almost every broadcast is in HD. True you will only get about 720P resolution from the broadcast over the air currently, but when the Blue-ray HD movies are out in larger number and at a more reasonable price, this will become the standard. And this TV has 2 HDMI ports so you are ready to go. I have had another CRT sharp which I have liked, and this product is no different. Picture is amazing. Some analog channels dont look that great, but I am at the point where where I would rather watch whatever is on an HD channel.Note: I am in what is considered an upgraded cable section. The TV has the tuner to receive HD without the box as I have said, but I can't speak to sections that are not "upgraded", so you may want to look into that. Nice to receive without paying for extra equipment.
I FOUND THAT THE PRODUCT WAS VERY EASY TO INSTALL, TOOK UP LITTLE DESK SPACE, AND VERY SIMPLE TO USE. THE DRAG &amp; DROP FUNCTION MADE DIRECTING THE SCANNED DOC TO ANY APPLICATION FOOL PROOF. ALL YOU NEED TO DO TO START THE SCANNER IS INSERT A DOCUMENT, THE PROGRAM STARTS AUTOMATICALLY, AND YOU ARE OFF AND RUNNING.. GOOD WORK VISIONEER
Love this camera, Sharp pictures, easy to use, tough, a feature for every situation if you chose to get fancy. Recharagable battery lasts long and charges quick. Negs would be: slight delay between button pressed and pic taken, but seems this is common at this price range. Had it 2 years and taken 4000 pictures.
All I can say is you get what you pay for. I purchased this DVD player last week. The remote control does not function properly and the picture keeps freezing up. Do your self a favor and purchase either a Sony, Toshiba or Panasonic.
I was a little skeptical about the low price and the two lens bonus - I just figured that it was too good to be true. I have had my camera for about a month now, and I haven't stopped taking EXCELLENT pictures. The ease of the camera is wonderful for even the beginner. You won't be sorry.
Good price good product just what I needed Nothing more.Sometimes that is just the way to go. The more bells that you don't need the more that can go wrong.
Great buy for the price. I see no difference between prints from this toner and the original HP toner that came with the printer.
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.
I purchased many FM transformer and all of them very pad signal. but this product is excellent.
After five uses the recommended 15 amp fuse protecting the accessory I installed with this harness failed due to overheating. The wires on this harness are too small. I removed the worthless harness and directly wired heavier guage wire to the relay pins with solderless connectors. Accessory is still working after a week. Don't buy this product, it's definately not heavy duty for anything over 10 amps and may cause damage worse than a blown fuse.
I have had none of the problems that other people speak of. Seems like a bunch of Apple/Ipod devotees are writing the bad reviews. I bought the Zune last week and have copied over a thousand MP3's so far (and it was FAST), lots of photos and videos and still have over 21 GB of space left. The screen is larger than an Ipod and has a better resolution (from what I compared in the store). The only thing that I really don't care for is the point system of purchasing music. A fee per song system would be less confusing and straightforward, although it is basically the same thing.
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.
These headphones are amazing. I can play my drums safely, yet I still hear myself playing. Fantastic - just what I needed.
i ordered this lens cause its one of the ones i use at work and i love it. it is an excellent lens cause it is wider than the average 18 - 55 and it has more zoom. i just love the wide angle perspective it makes it so much better when taking a photo. for those who have a shakey hand it has the option to switch on the image stabilizer which obviously cannot replace a tripod but it does improve the photo when you are in low light situations. make sure you pay attention to what camera you are gonna use it for though as it only fits the rebel series, the 20D and 30D.
I purchased these speakers as rear surrounds for my home theater. They are great speakers that fair exceeded my expectations for sub $100 speakers. They have great sensitivity, so they pick up the small nuisances assosiated with rear surround soundtracks. When I play games or watch movies I can really hear people creaping up behind me.They are also great for music. They have good seperation and have a crisp sound that I prefer.
Note that the noise cancellation really only works on repetitive background sounds, like airplane droning. It doesn't cancel someone banging pots and pans.The other reviewers are right, you don't compare this to something that's $300. For this price I give it a 4 star. This isn't a great set of headphones, but for this price, what else are you gonna get?My only other complaint is that is it's a little too tight for my head. I haven't had any problems with any other headphones, so it's not my head!But bottom line, great price for a decent pair of headphones.
I like having a place for everything and everything organized. So, I was very pleased when the case protected my portable hard drive from any damage when I accidently dropped it on the concrete. The case also keeps the hard drive dust free and clean.
Everything worked fine for about a week, then it stopped playing burned CDs, then all CDs, then the radio stopped picking up stations. Works great as an alarm clock, but then why not just buy a ceap alarm clock? Definitely wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
My Toshiba fits in it perfectly, I have a weak grip, so the handle is a lifesaver when I need to pull it from my bookbag or purses. I bought the blue one and love the color too. Most of my bags are black, but this is a nice change because it is such a pretty blue. the pocket on the side is big enough for a thin book or a few papers, but nothing too substantial, which is fine for my purposes. I love it!!
El Disco Duro portaltil es perfecto para almacenar Foto, Videos (Anime)y archivos grandes, una buena solucci&oacute;n si no queremos ocupar espacio en nuestro equipo y muy indispensable cuando tenemos una portatil.
I am impressed with the Direct Sound EX29 Extreme Isolation Headphones which can be as low as $99. The headband issue in older reviews has been fixed (they really should have changed the model number). There are a couple videos on youtube about making repairs which is pretty cool because I would have guessed you would throw these away if they break somewhere. Basically the are very user repairable for a reasonable price. I've used them on a couple shoots and the three sound guys were all impressed. I find them very comfortable and can wear for many hours without discomfort. The sound quality is good, but not excellent (pretty much on par with its price point). Sound is also flat as advertised.
Tiffen are renound for making excellent filters and this set meets the expectations. I would recommend this product but was just unlucky with my purchase as the size was incorrect for Nikon DSLR lenses so I had to return the item.
The only other phones I can compare these to are the Bose AE2's, which cost $150.These reproduced the snare drum and high hat more distinctly, and with these I can hear the sizzle of the cymbals. The sound reproduction is well-balanced, with clear highs and plenty of bass. Overall these give a much more lively and more detailed sound than the AE2's which had a comparatively muddied, muffled sound.$33 phones > $150 phones. Believe it.The design is unexpectedly durable. I've accidentally yanked on the wires several times and they didn't develope a bad connection.The headband is indeed annoying as it can catch hairs, but that's the compromise that one knows about when buying these. Since the headband design also makes these simple to adjust and compact, I can accept it.The only thing I can really fault them for is the carrying sack they come with as it is barely big enough to hold them, so stuffing them into the sack is annoyingly difficult. I got a Digi stow camera bag from Osprey which works much better. You can check out any accordingly-sized camera bag to replace the stuff sack.
We've taken this converter on several trips to Europe and Asia and are heading to Australia and India with it. Here's some info that might be helpful.* Most countries other than the US have 220 Volt electric power -vs. 110 in the US - and if you plug in something made only for 110, it will quickly or immediately burn out the device.* There are two things you may need for your trip to another country. A converter steps the voltage down from 220 to 110. An adapter is something that enables your US plug to fit into the outlet in another country since those outlets often take a different shape plug. The adapter is just a little device that has a US female plug in one end and the male plug for a particular country in the other end. It does NOT convert the voltage so if you plug a 110V device in with an adapter, the device will get 220V and burn out. You can get country specific adapters here on Amazon for under $5.00. The plugs in Europe are different than China, etc. so you need to search by country.* Most computers, phones, iPads, and things that have a block between the plug and the device don't need a converter. Look at the block, or brick as it is often called, and it will tell you in small print if it takes both 110 and 220. My Mac, iPhone, and iPad all have such a block and I don't need a current converter for them but I do need a plug adapter.* As a genearl rule for converters, the higher the wattage, the heavier the converter. This particular converter is 150 Watts which works well for my wife and I when we travel and, at a little under three lbs, it's one of the lighter converters. I know that's pretty heavy in a suitcase but, for converters, it's pretty light.* Also, remember you may need an adapter for the converter to plug into the wall socket. This particular converter has a European plug and you'll need an adapter in China, Australia, etc.* Three key things..... One be aware of how many watts you are drawing. Your phone probably draws 5 watts, your iPad 10 and your computer about 20 or more. But most hair dryers or coffee makers will pull well over 150 watts. Plut them into this converter and the fuse in it will blow. Second, go to your hardware store and get a couple of extra fuses. Ours blew in China and we had no extras. We were lucky to find one quickly but it was pure luck. Third, and finally, this converter only has one plug so either you plug things in one at a time or you need a way to turn that one plug into multiple plugs. I have one little strip that does that and I carry it every day in my briefcase and it's terrific- I'm always asked at airports where I got it. Just search for "Monster MP OTG400 BK Outlets To Go 4 Outlet Travel Power Strip (Black)" on Amazon. I travel every week and it's one of my favorite travel tools. When I am in a hotel or at an airport and can find only one available plug, this converts it to four outlets, all with US female sockets.
Pros:1. Small size - smaller than my 3MP digital camera !2. Standard USB, IEEE 1394 ports, S-Video, RCA everything3. Ability to take small 10 sec AVI files on the MMC CardCons:1. The zoom button does not feel comfortable - needs getting used to2. Low light quality not great - most cameras are bad at low light3. Focus not as good as Sony4. LCD not as bright as SonyGeneral:If you are buying the camera to take still shots - do not. The quality is very poor - it is good extra feature - NOT a primary featureSony cameras fell better overall, but my last Sony died after 13 months of buying (perfectly timed after the warranty period expired ! - wonder if they had timer going !) - servicing was very costly and would cost me more to replace the camera than get a new one. So this time it is a Canon !Overall a great camera - bought it and am satisfied so farEDITED Oct 2004 - The firewire stopped working after less than 2 years - I guess all brands are just as bad.
I had a laptop motherboard start smoking and crash, and I had lots of important files on it. I bought this A. because it was very well priced and B. I wanted to make that drive into a external hard drive. This thing works perfectly, it was really easy to assemble and loads on my computer (windows 7) really quickly. For the price you can't beat it, I am very impressed with the quality of the item. It comes with the usb cord with 2 plugs if you have usb 1, a soft case to protect it, the aluminum blue case, screws, and the front part that the harddrive fits into and is screwed into the case. Great deal, can't beat it.
The audio quality on this headset is top notch, especially for 1/2 the price of comparable Logitech products. The wiring is very delicate, so be careful not to accidentally trip over or pull on the cord. My first one got destroyed when I tripped on it and ripped the cord out. I had to order a 2nd one, and now I am very careful where I put the cord.
This book presents a concise, readable and insightful introduction to Islam, its past, present and possible future. He gets beyond the day to day stereotypes and develops a much more rounded picture of Islam and the huge similarity it has with both Christianity and Judaism.He is very clear in stating and showing that what are often described as a conflict between religions are in fact political power struggles using religion as a cloak or as an easy way to divide people into "us and them". Even more to the point he demonstrates that what is often perceived as fundamental to Islam is actually solely due to historical or cultural influences, and that "fundamentalists" are pushing a distorted version as the truth.He does a fine job of inserting simple common sense into the present debate on Islam and indeed the place of religion in general in modern society. If I have a minor quibble it is that he concentrates on the USA to the neglect of other western societies such as Europe, other than that it is a fine read, clear and with plenty of relevance. The hope is that some of the people promoting such conflicts, cease their shouting (and worse) matches, sit down and read it.
Have purchased two of these - one to replace the other. The first broke after 3 months, the second after 6 months. They simply died. That is even after professional installion and gentle use. In the short period that they worked, they worked well. The price was too good to pass up, but fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.
Using this cable to split two televisions from one Direct TV receiver.Very heavy duty cable, no signal loss at 50'. Recommended.
Bought this for an Olympus FE-115. Able to hold 800+, 4MP, 2560x1920, pictures. Excellent card.
I accidentally put 4 of these through the washing machine. Their little plastic cases were filled with water, and I was shaking water out of the cards. After leaving the cards sitting out for a week, I was still able to use them --- and I didn't lose a single picture!
I purchased this clock radio from Amazon after having done some research on quality, price and variety of choices in clock radios. I find it easy to use and easy to set up. The sound quality is good and the alarm is loud enough to wake me even when I am fast asleep. I like the fact that when I play a CD as I go to bed, it will turn off automatically when the CD is over.
Unlike thier sound cards, creative labs rests onl thier lawrals(you can tell by the snotty customer service with faked forein accents when ordering replacement items) on most other equipment, which is not more than peddled trash outside a "flee market" at best, this includes speakers, speaker stands and these "gameing" devices. Like Microsoft's hardware what you get is an enormously expensive peice of trash that lasts six months at best. How can ANYONE except paying this much for ANYTHING and only expect it to last SIX MONTHS! Customers should raise thier standards instead of thinking about "patronage". The name printed on this is a gimmick, this guy does not indorse this pile(or does so absently and uncaring of how good it is in a game). If you want good input devices I suggest Saitek all the way for everything.(except maybe the throttle crap). Thier software sux but thier devices are solid as a rock and quite beautiful to boot!
This truly is an amazing camera for its price. A great value. The colors are bold and the detail is just as good as any other digicam I've used (even ones that cost more), and the design is very ergonomic (it fits well in your hand, especially if you have huge hands like I do). In addition, the layout is very simple; therefore, it is extremely user friendly. The additional software is great as well. My only con towards this camera is that it really does suck the life out of batteries in no time (even top Duracell and Energizer batteries, as well as the Kodak "Digital Camera" batteries that come with the camera). You should definitely invest in rechargeable NiMH batteries or you'll end up spending a fortune on disposable batteries.I use a 1GB SD memory card and I get 788 pics or 57min in video footage (with sound). You don't have to buy a 1GB memory card, but you definitely should shoot for at least 128MB.
An oversight on my part was that due to the additional insulation in Cat 6 cabling these boots will not work.However, these work great for Cat 5 and 5e patch cables which is where you need them anyway. Just know that if you are building cat 6 patch cables they will not work.
Memory stick is being used in my Nokia N80 and has been perfect! the speed of it is very fast and the capacity is what exactly as it should be! Buy This Stick!! Can't go wrong with Kingston!!
As an audiophile, I had realistic expectations about a wireless gadget under $100, and I've been pleasantly surprised. I bought them for their wireless convenience and for their over-the-ear comfort. After using them for a couple of weeks, here's what I've found:When I took them out of the box, I thought they felt cheap and flimsy. After a lot of use, a better description would be light and flexible, and for good reason. These are designed to respond minimally to bouncing movement, and they do that quite well.Even though the over-the-ear position isn't quite as snug as I'd like, I get good sound quality out of them--far better than expected--with no distortion, hiss, tin, or crackle. Good range (I've played all genres on it). Most importantly, they really do stay in place.iShuffle position requires minimal orientation for control location, so it's extremely convenient to change songs, volume, mute, etc.I haven't been gentle with this thing at all, and it folds easily, tucks away conveniently, and hasn't shown any signs of what I call "slam fatigue" from my moving-too-fast slams into my bag. If it can take my abuse, it can take almost anyone's.My one negative about them is that they are not size or position adjustable. Somehow, they do manage to balance well anyway. I don't know how, but they do.Overall, for a mere $40, it's been a great purchase so far.
I have a computer that doesn't have a key pad so when i have to do my quick books it makes it much easier. I have a mac and it works with it very well.
The eTrex Vista is easy to understand and use. I used the Vista recently on a hunting trip in Kodiak Alaska. The terrain was rugged and the weather cold and damp. The Vista operated flawlessly. Although on numerous ocassions, forest cover prevented satellite reception, I was able to get my bearings in the few clear areas and pieced together tracks that gave me the confidence of knowing my position and returning to the cabin.
My husband and I purchased 2 new glass top desks and one of them came with a CPU Caddy. We loved it so much we decided to buy another one for our other pc. I looked around the internet for a while trying to find one that looked just like it but couldn't find one. I found this one in my searches and decided to give it a try since it had good reviews. I love it! It was very easy to put together, it expands so it easily fit my large pc and the wheels are a nice touch. Very sturdy. The only issue I might mention is that from the picture it looks like a shiny silver color and once I got it it's actually a dull chrome color. I was slightly disappointed in that since my desk is a shiny silver color and was hoping it would match. However if you don't really care about the color and/or aren't trying to color match that shouldn't matter.
Prior to purchasing the IRiver I bought Memorex and Riovolt MP3 players and I ended up taking them both back because they either lacked features, had poor sound quality, or skipped too much. The IRiver has excellent sound quality, skip protection, and a great remote with backlight. I especially like the WMA support. Burn ~ twice as many songs in WMA format at 64Kbs bitrate and the sound quality is just as good as MP3 at 128Kbs bitrate. I'm not easy to please but this player does just that.
This product has a lifespan of about one week. Either the cartridges are only partially filled (very small to begin with), or the ink solidifies when air hits it. Lousy deal.
This is probably my first negative review, but my experience with this product was very bad.First, the PowerPanel software did not install, I was getting the Java class error. Contacted tech support several times - they couldn't help me. So I had to configure the automatic shutdown in Windows.When we had the power outages, this UPS didn't do the job. I set it to shut down my PC in 5 minutes, but it was shutting it down in about 5 seconds. I contacted the tech support again, and they told me that the problem was in my PC, that it had some kind of too short response time and recommended me to buy a different unit for $550.Even if this was the case, there should be some kind of warning about this, telling the buyers that this unit doesn't work with all computers, otherwise people would buy useless thing. I have a very common Dell PC, so this should be a common issue.But this wasn't even a case. Luckily, I puchased this UPS from Costco, so I could return it at any time. I did this, bought a different brand for about the same price, and had no problems since. The software installed instantly, and the unit was shutting down my PC during the power outages as it should.The only reason I'm giving this unit two stars instead of one is because the tech support was quite quick and responsive, although not really helpful.
Wanting to move up from a Panasonic mini-cassette recorder that I was very satisfied with, I started looking at Panasonic digital recorders.The device records anything from notes to lectures crisply and clearly, especially at High Quality mode but surprisingly well in Standard (SP) mode. Much improved from the mini-cassette, from my use, recording on this device in Long Play (LP) mode provides equivalent clarity as my mini-cassette recorder in 2.4 speed. The VAS system is very useful during lectures to eliminate those periods of silent notetaking, but distressingly shares the habit of cutting off the first bit every continuation from a pause, as my VAS mini-cassette recorder did.The device's design is made for ease of use, and after 5-10 minutes, you've pretty much mastered how to use the device. However, the multi-function wheel on the upper right corner of the device gets a little irritating since it's in an awkward position, but the wheel is used for most tasks, such as scroll, select, and play.Nevertheless, the device is an extreme pleasure to use. The quality of the recordings is excellent, and the microphone, when set to High-pickup, is great. The size of the device makes it easy enough to slip into a front pocket. Understandibly the cost is a little high, but if you can afford it and you'd like to try something with better quality sound, this is an excellent product to consider.
I am using this occasionally at work for webinars. Set up was a breeze and it works well clipped to a laptop. The stand works well too. A bit flimsy (the stand, that is) but it does the job.Using a web cam effectively is a skill learned best by practice, I'm learning. You have to memorize your messages so you can always look straight at the camera without looking down at notes. I've been using it just during the intro portion of our sessions, then closing out the webcam so participants can focus on the presentation.
This is a great mouse; I have used both the original and the slightly modified second version and found both to be excellent. The additional two buttons in conjunction with the Microsoft Intellimouse software provides for acceleration of many tasks, including BACK for FORWARD when browsing the web, but can also be defined for specific applications (e.g. Word).
After reading the mountain of reviews regarding these headphones, I just had to take the plunge - - and boy what a bargain !! I do not like ear buds and am prone to migraines so comfort in an over the ear headphone was very important. I actually purchased the new $100.00 Ultrasone Zino headphones along with the Koss and to my Wife's delight I prefered the Koss over the $100.00 Ultrsone's - - which have since been returned. The sound of the Koss with my Ipod is full, wide, rich and has tight solid bass, without boominess. My only wish is that the highend had a little more sparkle, but If required to choose, I prefer a warmer sound at the expense of high end sparkle. They are very comfortable and well made, but I wish they came with a solid case for travel. I could not get them into the soft case provided, for fear that I would crush them. I will definitely being buying these as gifts to other music lovers. Give them a try, you really cant go wrong.
I love creating Lightscribe DVDs, as it provides a beautiful personalization to the DVD itself. The Verbatim Lightscribes are very good. I have never had trouble with them and so far, all of them are works great. I would definitely be ordering them again soon!
Device has been great transferring files. Speed is fine and storage is great for the price. Great for any type of file, ie movie, photos, data, etc.
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.
This router was a no brainer as far as setup went - even to secure the network. This is the second home network I have set up with this router. the setup has been made easier than it was a few years ago. No reliability issues, either. I did not need the extra cable I purchased. The short one that comes with the router was long enough for my needs. A good buy.
all the effort you go through hooking up the serial cable to your computer is not worth the bad quality photos you'll get from this camera. before you buy a digital cam think first -&quot;what do I want to use the pictures for?&quot;. Go with a camera that has a flash and 640x480 resolution....
If you are one of those people who have a lot of WMA's or MP3's on your computer, this player is the only logical way to go. It has played every single one of my songs (in multiple formats) without a hitch. I have 24 CD's ripped on to my computer, all in the WMA format. I can fit 19 albums onto one CD, and then play them all. After buying a Mini Disk Player (which was not an enjoyable experience) and returning it 3 days later, I bought the iRiver. It has preformed far beyond my expectations. The remote/screen is wonderful and easy to read (it even comes with a nifty visualization!), the controls are right at your fingertips, the equalizer is wonderful and very effective, and the many ways you can configure the player are extraordinarily helpful. The only downside is that it takes a little while to load the codec's and start playing the songs (about 15 seconds) but that is nothing compaired to the overall usefullness of this player. Overall, this player is the only option out there for people with a ton of music who do not want do dish over a lot of money for one of those 10gig MP3 players that crash all the time.
I've owned Skullcandy headphones before and didn't have this problem, but these headphones just aren't very loud, even with the subwoofer deployed. The whole reason I listen to headphones is when I want to blast music, and these just don't do the trick.EDIT: THESE HEADPHONES STOPPED WORKING AFTER LESS THAN A MONTH OF USE. THE CONNECTIONS IN THE CABLE CAME APART IN SEVERAL PLACES WITH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR! DON'T BUY THESE!
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.
I recently purchased a Megellan Maestro 3100 GPS after I had gotten lost with directions from a computer road map and directions, but with the GPS, I found the ease in finding places sooner and much easier. Plug it it to your cigarette lighter or charge it and type in the address where you want to go. The automated voice gives you a pleasent turn by turn direction and the visual screen shows you North,East,West,Southern,Direction,including Streets and Roadways,It will also show you Food, Gas and other points of interests, if you like. You cant get any easier then that, It is now really affordable.
Superb product. Sound quality CANNOT BE BEAT. Let me stress this again. AMAZING QUALITY.Looks kinda retro. They're funky lookin, but they work well. Design is maybe not bomb proof, but the lifetime warranty solves any flimsiness issues.Quite comfortable to wear. Adjustable tension is quite useful too. Sits nicely on your temples and ears.
Go check it out in the store at BB or CC then come back and order it at Amazon. Yes you will have to wait a bit for the delivery but the money you will save will be worth it. As others have stated if you need the usb go for the 5064. Other than that there are more than ample plug ins. This TV is a work of art.
I had Nikon D40 for about three months. This is the first D-SLR I purchased. There are other brands and models I was considering. I mainly picked up this brand/modle becasue of the review and feedback. I am happy with the decision I made. From standard Digital Camera user to D-SLR owner, I only looked for a quality entry SLR with all necessary functions within reasonable price range. No brainer, this stands out in every aspect. I still remember how I shoot pictures by waiting for four seconds after each shot on my old digital camera. Now, it can take upto 10 shots in the same amount of time. This says all!
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...
I recomend this to gamers, and even people that want soround sound but dont want to spend alot. Now it is true that it isn't going get the cops called on you since it isn't like a movie theatre but it is very loud in a closed room! The best part is the... Base! The base will make your floor viberate in the right spot. However their are some down sides to this.1. It is only 100 watts(but big deal)2.It dosnt have a cordless remote3. you can hear some sttic whaen it is off but you can get used to it.Up sides to this.1. perfect for gameing2. inexpensive3. easy to change sound level4. easy to set upGO BUY THIS!!![.]4.
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.
This firewall has an excellent set of features and pretty powerful hardware for the price. I have been testing it on firmware v4.00 for about 3 weeks now. Its logging and alerting settings are some of the best I've seen. Our 3des VPN tunnels to a high-end Cisco PIX have been very stable. ICSA certification is a plus and documentation is pretty solid.I tested or researched many models from Netgear, Linksys, Cisco, Sonicwall, and Symantec before finding this unit that did everything I needed. Support (phone or email) actually gets you to someone knowledgeable. I think this unit is a great choice for small LAN/WANs up to 100 users or so.
Its still working great after 5 yeras. I bought it to use it in one of my old laptop (Fujitsu one, which I bought form UK). Thanks !
I bought my Kazoo mp3 player a few months ago and I have since consistently used it on a daily basis. It has taken quite a trashing from using it to jog and running it between my car and the pc to d/l songs to it. It only has a few scratches on it, otherwise it still works perfectly. I use Energizer Titanium batteries (the ones that claim to last 5x longer...and actually do) and go through about 2-4 batteries a month. It is very easy to use, and by going to the RCA website to get the update, it works perfectly fine with Windows XP and the included MusicMatch Jukebox. My only complaint is the standard memory but there is an expansion slot and the option of buying the available 64mb version.
Not much to get here in Arizona but the time will come. I certunly doo hooooope sooooo! Zombie~Love ya all!!!!!! Southern and Northern Belles!?
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.
it was on time and in excl. shape i would buy again they were very fast with my order and on time
it's a sony!!!! could there be any other phrase to describe the sony D-EJ855?? how about invinceable,charming,sleek,versatile,beautiful!! you will be rewarded many times over with the purchase of this new hot cd player!! its not just any ordinary cd player!! sony thought of every thing from ithe gumstick batteries to its joggable slim remote to the external battery pack its perfect!! its a must buy!you'll be happy guarenteed!!!!!!!! shane
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)
These are not what I expected based on the reviews I read & price paid. They are on the flimsy side IMO & do not sound any better than most other cheaper & flimsy headphones I've tried. If I had to do it over again & would have spent more & bought some Grados.
Pros: Great design, and it made my wrist stop hurting.Cons: Poor execution of the design, not a good mouse at all.The Bottom Line: Consider it a last resort, if your wrist is killing you and you're willing to put up with anything, for at least a while, to make it stop.Note: I wrote this review a few years back and it seems to have vanished, so I'm reposting it now.For at least the last year I've been using a Logitech MX 310 mouse, which I really like, but my wrists recently started to really bother me, especially my right one, when using the computer. So I decided it was time to look for a different mouse and see if that helped.I should probably add that most of my computing is done on Linux machines, followed in close second by macs, and a distant third by Windows, but in a typical week I use all three on at least 3 different computers (this mouse has been traveling a lot). I have not used the included drivers since they only work for WIndows.The Evoluent VerticalMouse 2 was one of the first I tried, and on a positive note I'd say after using nothing but it for 2 weeks, my wrist felt fine. The position is very comfortable, and I love the design. If this mouse was manufactured with the quality of the typical logitech mouse, it would probably be my favorite mouse ever.But the mouse suffers in a number of areas:* The scroll wheel is awful. There is no click feedback, so you don't know know how far you have scrolled, especially in any application with even the slightest lag. In addition it seems way too sensitive. Often it gets stuck right on the edge of moving another click (if it had clicks) so that you will be doing something and the screen will unexpectedly scroll. Much more often the screen will unexpectedly scroll when you click on either the scroll wheel or the first (left/top) button. I can't express how annoying this gets to be. I've seen it on on three operating systems so it's the mouse, not some driver problem.* The buttons are way too easy to press, especially for a mouse that you have to grip slightly to move. Accidental clicks are a constant nuisance.* The surface material for the buttons is very slick, which again in a mouse you have to grab I think only contributes to the accidental clicks.* The optical sensor seems a bit over sensitive, and at the same time picky about the surfaces it's on. I say this because on every operating system I have to turn the sensitivity almost all the way down, but then the cursor becomes quite jumpy. Some mouse pads are better than others, glossy or dark ones are especially bad, those 3M mouse surfaces don't work well, and when I tried to use a black mouse pad it didn't work at all.* I've only tried it with the PS2 adaptor under Linux, but it worked poorly, often dropping out as if the mouse occasionally just quit responding for a fraction of a second. It worked much much better plugged into USB, but on both of my Linux boxes I cold not configure the sensitivity when it was plugged into USB, and it was way too sensitive, as in a slow 1-2cm move takes you all the way across the screen. (This is a linux problem in that the speed can't be adjusted, but you should know if you intend to use it on that platform.)* Finally, the bottom is not flat, and this did not help with the stability of an unusually tall mouse.Still, given all this frustration, my wrist stopped hurting, and it was worth it for that. But now I've gone on to try other mice and I won't come back to this one unless my wrists get bad again.
I love being able to take more pictures and videos and saving them to my phone to see them later on in the future as well. Since I have Horses, I love taking pictures of them and saving them and I've been into picture-taking lately!
I priced out a bunch of different remotes and found the Harmony's to be user friendly. The 676 just happened to be the cheapest and still had a ton of features. One button for your four major preferences. Small con (being picky): if you have already have your TV on then hit the TV button which can then turn on the cable, TV, and receiver all by hitting one button, it will then turn the TV off, but if you hit the help button it just ask you "is your TV on" you click yes or no and it just turns it back on and your golden! On other is the buttons are rubber so you some times have to push a little hard then a simple click. But for all the features this has in one remote I'm extremely happy and so is the rest of my family. Simple for the whole family to use.
With it's two disc changer you only need to get up every 5 hours or so to change discs. In addition the picture quality is the best I've ever seen on a DVD player, no pixellation, and a nice crisp picture. Unlike some players, that have remotes with a million buttons, this one is easily understood and simple to use. With the built in Dolby decoder you can have surround sound without a dolby receiver. All you have to due is hook up three amplifiers to the player and make your own. Just go up to the attic get that old stereo(you know the one with the 8track player, we all have one) and hook them up to the back. The instruction manual even tells you how to configure your speakers. This DVD player is great, it's the best birthday present I've ever gotten.
This USB-RS232 converter is based on the PL-2303 chipset and is one of the few with true cross-platform support. Other models are lacking drivers for Mac, Linux, Vista/7, and 64-bit flavors of Windows. If you need something that'll just work no matter what you're running get a USB-RS232 adapter based either on the PL-2303 (like this one) or the FTDI chipsets. If you can't get this to work out of the box, just Google for "PL-2303 &lt;your OS> drivers" and you should be good to go.There are other converters out there that provide more reliable data transfer at higher speeds, but this is a great buy for the money and will suffice for just about any task you need it for.
Solid stands, Look nice and easy to assemble. A little pricey (what else do you expect from Bose), I bought these used and they look and work great. They hide the speaker wires nicely. I recommend them.
Im having a great time with my Dr Q, feels very funky and its great for disco music! Get one if you like funk!
These headphones are amazingly comfortable. I had another set of "gamer" headphones that had the same style around-ear speakers and I found them to be very uncomfortable after a half hour or so. These headphones, however, I can wear for hours on end with no discomfort whatsoever.A few additional pros:- The retractable mic is very nice - I feel kind of silly playing a game with no voice interaction and having a big old boom mic sticking out in front of me, so being able to tuck it away when I don't need it is useful- The cord is long and high-quality, and the fact that the longest part of it acts as an extension (the cord attached to the headphones is actually rather short - 3 feet or so, but it comes with a longer extension cord) is handy for plugging in other audio devices like my speakers from time to time. As to the quality I really like that the cord is wrapped in fabric - it feels much more durable than the rubberized cords most other devices have.- Sound quality is very nice - better than any other headphones I've used.Cons:- The mic came through very quietly at first - I had to tweak all of my audio settings in Windows toward boosting the mic gain in order to make it audible, and even then in some games it's extremely quiet.All in all I recommend this headset strongly.
I recently received as a gift a little electric kitchen appliance from France.This little machine mashes the potatoes or any other vegetables you have boiled. it makes good mashed potatoes but works on 220 volts and requires 300 watts of power . So I needed this step down/up transformer to be able to use it in our north american 110 volts plugs. I have selected this VC500W transformer for its looks and small dimensions. I thought 500 watts would be plenty of power without over-heating when in use. It is working efficiently. Its convenient frontal and illuminated power switch allows you to turn it off after usage.Its perfect for my household needs.
I got this camera about a month ago. I have two other digitals that are great cameras but are so slowwwwwwww you just can't shoot action with them very effectively. This camera, for the price point, is a good deal. For those used to film SLRs you won't feel like a fish out of water and if you've already got canon EF lenses they should all work perfectly with this camera body (it can also take the newer EFS lenses). Because of the SLR like shutter system and TTL focusing this camera lacks some of the functions available on traditional point and shoot digitals--there is no preview mode, no movie mode, no digital zoom and no panorama/stitch mode; keep your old point and shoot (or buy one) for those functions. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;This camera is fast! The responsiveness is nearly up to a film camera (I should know I've shot with film cameras for years). This camera offers 2.5 fps (in full quality mode) or 4 fps (in lower quality mode) continuous shooting--no point and shoot that I know of can match that--this is truly a low end professional digital slr body. The 17-55mm lens that comes with it is great for nearby shots such as at parties or when your subject is no more than 20 feet away. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;I suggest two other lenses for this camera that you won't want to be without. The Canon 28-135 IS USM III zoom and the 75-300 USM zoom (also available with IS if you want to spend the extra money). IS is a wonderful invention and gives you clear handheld shots at some amazingly slow shutter speeds (IS is a gyroscopic system in the lens that accounts for camera shake during the shot--really amazing what it can do). The 28-135 lense is widely considered the best &quot;walk around&quot; lense for just about anything. The IS system does suck batteries so I'd suggest you get a couple of extra batteries right away (ebay has the best price for them). If you can't afford a 20D this is the next best thing. The Rebel is really a striped down 10D, so if you're waffling between this and the 10D--I've heard the differences aren't really worth the extra money. The other big purchase you want with this camera is a 550EX or 580EX speedlight. The Rebel lacks IR focus assist but if you have one of these speedlights the camera can use the IR assist on the flash unit!!!!! &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;I use my rebel to shoot Karate demos, lots of fast action, usually indoors. I think the 20D would be a better choice for this (because of the bigger buffers while writing to the CF card) but the Rebel can hold its own fairly well if you think out your shots a bit more. I'm really happy with this camera and I'd recommend it to anyone that wants to move up to a digital slr but doesn't want to spend ten grand doing it. The camera has a few foibles and professionals might complain that some of the pre programmed modes are far too limited--but that's because it's cheap--the 20D will be more satifying if you've got the money for it. Canon's running a pretty fantastic rebate until mid January, if you buy a Rebel and two lenses you get about $300 back just on the camera and around 50 bucks for each lens. Yep I spent about $1600.00 on the camera and two lenses but that's quite a deal for all I got.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;I recommend this if you don't have the money for a 20D, if you do, or are close to having it, wait and get the 20D.
It is excellent. I just love it. it came on time and in excellent condition and is very classy looking for the SkyScout. Thank you.
I paid about $70 for my first one of these - way expensive for a 4GB drive nowadays. But when I saw how fast it really was, I felt it was worth the $$$. However, I later found that the connector is somewhat fragile - maybe no more so than other drives, I'm not sure - but I broke mine when it was in a laptop usb port and I tilted the laptop up. Bummer! Then I found that now (about two months after purchasing the first one), the price has come down to around $35 if you shop around. Highly recommend these, especially at that price. You can get cheaper 4GB drives now (maybe around $18), but they're nowhere as good as these.
I like this.. I do not care for the drive that I bought to use in it, but the case itself is pretty neat.. And, I wil continue to use it with the hard drive. So, it you are set on buying the hard drive then this will be good for you.
Used only once and now completely unusable! Contacted Coby numerous times and kept getting the same scripted response that was not helpful in resolving the problem. Terrible customer service support!
This KVM switch does exactly what it is suppose to do but at a lower price than some of the bigger name manufacturers. I've used a number of Hawking Tech products in the past and never had any problems and this one too did not disappoint. The manufacturer description says what it does and it does what it says. The fact it comes with cables makes it a hands down great deal.
I purchased two risers for two monitors in my office. They are perfect for my needs and even provide extra storage for pens and pencils.
This is a well designed and high quality IPod FM transmitter.Not only does it provide good sound, but it also charges the IPod while it is playing. Additionally, the design makes it very simple to adjust. It is easy to pull the player over close where one can tune it as needed.The one that I got is priced far better than other similar transmitters and does a very good job. Good value!
I did read too many, too good to be true amateur and professional reviews about this lens before ordering it in Amazon. It was my first lens so it was hard to compare but then I got the highest rated L-series lens: the 135 mm f2.I was helping with a charity event and I rented out a full studio set with pro lighting and everything else. I took about 1,000 pictures with both lenses under the same lighting conditions, same subjects, background and similar settings in the camera (between f2.8- f3.5 and 60-100 speed.Guess what? to my surprise the 17-55mm pictures were identical in terms of image quality to the ones I took with the 135mm -and in some cases better. I got sharper, more focused pictures with the 17-55 mm. Why? because the 17-55 has a superb Image Stabilization feature and the 135 mm...does not.In addition, for taking pictures with the 135mm lens (which becomes a 200mm in a cropped camera like my 7D), I had to step back at least 15-20 feet to have my subjects within the frame. Then focusing on the right spot at that distance became challenging.The results:- 17-55mm: I got about 7 high quality pictures out of every 10 shots- 135mm: I got about 4 high quality pictures out of every 10 shotsDon't even think which lens is easier to use. With a zoom lens that starts with a wide angle: 17mm; and has a sweet spot: 35mm, and also a good zoom up to 55 mm, there's no comparison with a fixed 135mm lens.In other words you have to become a human zoom with a fixed lens, stepping back and forward and loosing the momentum with your clients and that special picture that you missed while trying to frame and focus your subjects.In conclusion, the Image Stabilization and L-quality construction of the 17-55 mm makes this lens the top choice for Canon photographers that own cropped sensor cameras like the 7D, 50D and Rebels. Also, the price is reasonable when comparing to L-series lenses that have IS. If I have to have only one lens, I will choose this one.
Pros!- Nice Design.- Well Constructed.- Fits good myToshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White)- Good price.No problems!
What a great mount at a good price. We mounted a 32" tv on a book shelf. It really looks good and works superbly. The fact you can move the tv to almost any angle is excellent.
Here's the litany of failures I've found in about a couple weeks of owning this "video camera":1. Malfunctions constantly: the 4500 frequently becomes totally unresponsive to input; won't even turn off! You have to actually disconnnect the batteries to reset the thing. This happened starting from Christmas Day, about 10 minutes after opening it. Do you really think it'll be working at all after, say, 6 weeks?2. Light Sensitivity non-existent: If you plan on using the 4500 as a video cam, a digital camera, or a web cam, then I suggest you move immediately to the surface of the Sun or another medium sized star, because you (it) can't see ANYTHING in normal indoor or low light conditions. I tried to take some pics on new year's eve and they were totally dark.2. Use the built-in strobe you say? Good luck getting it to even charge up more than a couple times per 2 AA batteries.This thing is a battery leech: it uses 2 AA's, and boy it'll use 'em fast. Better invest in the Eveready Corp. if you plan on actually using this thing.4. USB Port: first off, the cover to the usb and memory slots is totally cheapo....surely a matter of time before it simply breaks. Secondly, the cover is on the FRONT of the camera (the lense side), and since the provided USB wire is roughly 4 inches long, it's nearly impossible to situate the 4500 as a web cam (not that you'd see anything anyway without about 4500 watts of light in your room). This is just bad design, plain and simple.5. Jack of all trades, bad at them all: The 4500 tries to be everything at once...and fails miserably...do one thing and do it right! Again, it's bad design to try and cram an mp3 player in with a vid/digital/web cam.6. Doesn't come with memory: be aware this thing has virtually no built-in memory whatsoever, so you'll be buying a card...about 60 more bucks for a 512 MB card, which is the minimum I'd recommend.I could continue here, but let me just finish with a word of caution to the readers: keep your BS filter on high when readingall these so-called positive reviews, and ask yourself if it's a regular guy giving an objective opinion or someone with certain other interests at heart, because there's no way a majority of rational people could give this product a 4 or 5.
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!
Love my iPOD. Wouldn't trade it for the world. The iPOD is my "RV", the RCA Lyra is my "Bike". This thing is so tiny, it's amazing. I use it every morning with my run, my iPOD is a wee bit big for my run. I take the RCA, tuck it in the waistband of my jogging shorts and run till i can't run anymore, and still have plenty of songs to get me back home. Completely easy to use, on a Mac that is. Tried it on my pc, the software was confusing and strange. But on my mac, i plugged in the unit with the supplied usb cord, the RCA icon appeared on my desktop, opened iTunes, and just drug the songs i wanted onto the white RCA icon on my desktop. That easy.i was worried about the "ok for mac" on the description, but like just about everything else, it was far easier on a Mac.Buy it, enjoy it. It's great if you don't need a lot of music at one time.
Just tried the NP20 "jump start" and it worked like a champ, my battery is now charging and I won't have to buy a new one. Just need to remember to keep it charged and remove from camera if not going to use it for a while.....
Overall, this product has a better wireless range than my old wireless router. The only problem that I have is that it hang up quite often like once every other day. I downloaded the latest firmware 3.0.2 but it does not help. I have to push the little button at the back of the box to reset the box, then connect to the box using wired (wireless does not work all the time) connection, then the wireless connection works. I also have problem with the tech support's English. If someone knows a version of the firmware provides more stable connection, please post a message.Thank you.
Works as advertised. I love these units compared to the corded power strips, it's just one less cord to mess around with. We never use all six outlets at once, maybe three or four at the most. Belkin has never let me down and I highly recommend this and other Belkin products.
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.
I have used several other label writers, The Brother QL-500 with the DK-2205 Continuous Length Paper is the BEST !! Trouble free, and loads in SECONDS.
I already owned a GPSmap 60CS but finally decided to buy the 60CSx to get the removable memory. It was an excellent decision. Besides the removable memory, the improved SiRF receiver is much more sensitive than the 60CS. WIth the 60CSx, I have no trouble getting satellite lock inside my house where the 60CS can't. That alone was worth the price. The removable memory is also great. I bought a 2G microSD card on sale for $40 and loaded the entire City Select USA with room to spare (it took several hours to transfer the data, though). I can now take the 60CSx anywhere in the US and do turn-by-turn highway navigation without having to load new maps as I travel.It's not perfect, but pretty close. Surprisingly, when I use it with National Geographic TOPO! software it doesn't import waypoint names properly even though the 60CS does fine. But this is likely as much a problem with the NG software as with the 60CSx. Also, Garmin has a ways to go in making first-rate topo map software. Theirs is too low resolution except in a few national parks. But again, that's not a complaint on the receiver but rather on their software maps.
When you mute this headset, it will send a series of 3 beeps every 10 seconds to indicate to you that it's muted. The beeps are fairly loud (enough to possibly miss something said in the conversation), and the pitch is extremely annoying.Other then the mute, the headset was absolutely perfect.So in my case, I work from home, and I'm on a ton of conference calls. I have it on mute unless I'm talking so other people don't hear my dog, street noise, etc. So, I had to return it after a week.In summary, if you use mute, you won't be able to use this. If you don't need mute, I envy you, and you will have the perfect earpiece!
The SanDisk C250 is a really good bargain for the price. It works better than I expected and is easy to operate.Amazon's price was the best I found and I checked a ton of places. It is worth the money.
The Pros:I had the first generation IPOD Nano 4GB before I bought this one. My music collection has grown so large that I need an mp3 player with a bigger storage capacity, which this IPOD delivers. I can now play all my music video on this IPOD too, and the video quality is great (provided that you start with a good quality music video in the first place). I also like the new IPOD surface too since now I don't see my fingerprints all over the place.The Cons:The downside to this IPOD is it often freezes on me. I don't mean once or twice, but almost every time I connect it to my laptop. So it becomes an annoyance to me. Sure I can unfreeze it but why do I have to do this often? I've never had this problem with my old Nano and it seems like this problem is faced by newer generations IPOD (I have a friend who just bought the new Nano and it freezes on her several times already).
I purchased this camera used recently primarily because of the cameara's ability to take 1.4x teleconverters on longer slower lenses, lightning fast autofocusing capabilities, and super speedy 8.5 fps. Seeing as the 1D Mk III sells for a lot more, I decided to go for a used 1D Mk II. After 2 days of extensive shooting in the field, I am very happy with my purchase.Let me first say what I love about this camera.-45 autofocus points, selectable in nearly any possible combination. This is fantastic for getting your focus spot onto nearly any possible target.-8.5 fps. It's hard to fathom how fast this is unless you experience it in the field. 8.5 fps is amazing!-LIGHTNING fast AF. AF on this camera, especially at center point, is extraordinarily fast and very accurate.-Responsive handling. The shutter button is very sensitive, which is great for making sure you get the shot you want when you want it. It does take some getting used to.-Permanent portrait grip. Shooting in portrait mode on my 40D without a grip was difficult and uncomfortable. With the 1D Mk II, it's very easy and comfortable.-Decent performance at f/8 center point focus. One of the big selling points of the 1D bodies is the ability to autofocus using center point with a lens like the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 with the 1.4x teleconverter. Autofocus is not fast by any means with this combination, but in good light, it is accurate and is very useful for getting close to non-moving subjects from a distance without breaking your bank.-Weathersealing. As someone who shoots outdoors 2 days all day every week, weathersealing is a nice bonus. It takes a lot of the worry about taking this camera outdoors in rough situations away.-3 stops of exposure compensation. I wish Canon put this on all their DSLRs instead of just 2 stops of exposure compensation!-2 button menu. At first, I was somewhat annoyed with the 1D Mk II's user interface, mainly that it requires at least two button pushes to change any setting (with exception of the main wheel just above the shutter button). I soon realized that this is because the 1D Mk II is designed so that accidental button pushes don't change your settings unintentionally. Once gotten used to, this is a great feature for button-pushing prone people like myself.-8.2 megapixels. Others may disagree, but 8.2 megapixels is quite enough for most photographic work and for printing even relatively large shots. Stuffing more megapixels on a sensor also tends to degrade overall apparent image sharpness. The 1D Mk II does a fine job of making the most of the sharpness quality and color contrast of any lens that is attached to it.What I don't like about the 1D Mk II:-Small dim LCD. The LCD on this camera is very small and not bright enough. The 1D Mk II N and 1D Mk III each have much larger and better LCD screens.-Weight. This camera is HEAVY. I've nicknamed mine "the brick." It will wear your arms out until you get used to it. You should consider buying a padded neckstrap for this camera.-Battery life under high speed shooting. The battery drains fairly quickly when shooting in high speed burst mode. You can still get about 850 shots on one battery while shooting in high speed burst mode. In one shot mode, it comes to just about 1100 shots. Low speed burst is somewhere between.-1.3 crop factor. I really wish this were a 1.6 crop factor sensor. I miss the extra apparent reach of the 40D over this camera since I mostly shoot at longer telephoto lengths.-Default settings. The default settings are somewhat odd on this camera. You have to set a custom function to display the ISO on the top screen, something I'm sure nearly every photographer pays attention to with each shot! Default file format is low quality .jpeg also! EEK!-So so high ISO performance. When shooting in a controlled environment, the ISO quality at ISO 800+ was acceptable. After shooting in the field, ISO 800 is fairly noisy. This noise can be easily removed in Photoshop or an analogous RAW image editing software package, but if possible, should be avoided on this camera.All in all, this camera is nothing short of a very fine piece of equipment. Even many years after it's release, the 1D Mk II is still a wonderful and powerful DSLR and offers a lot of wonderful features that are only now coming available to lower end Canon cameras.
I had this for about a year. It's great compliment to my D70s. I use for low shutter speed to reduce camera shake and group picture to to include myself. Only thing negative about this remote is that it won't do a fucusing for you. you have to press shutter lightly to focus before you use the remote.
There's not a lot to say about a good hard drive. The Western Digital series is my personal favorite because of how quiet they are. I also don't notice a perceivable difference in speed between this and my Seagate drive of the same size - only that the Seagate is a dozen times louder.For people who don't realize it - this isn't actually a 160Gb drive - it's a 160 billion byte drive (a gigabyte is actually 1024^3 bytes - 1073741824 to be exact. So while the case says 160Gb, when it's in your computer, your computer will tell you that it's only 149 Gb. It's really kind of deceptive, but whatever.
Unless you want to chop out your original stereo wiring harness, this is the trick. Yes, you could chop it out, but if you ever sell your car and want to put the original radio back in it's slot,,,,,,then this item is the ticket for you.
I bought two of these Seagate SATA 1TB internal hard drives a couple of months ago, still wondering if they would deliver the performance I expected. I am so happy I did! I teamed them up as a RAID 1 configuration. They are whisper-quiet, do not generate extra heat and keep my data safe. I did not have any problem installing them in my computer. I did not have to update their firmware, because it was already factory updated. These babies are fast enough for what I needed, probably even a little faster that that. I would wholeheartedly recommend these hard drives to anyone looking for tons of reliable storage and reasonable speed.
hey.. the emarker is a pretty fantastic product with a marvelous and very resilient driver. The Installation is very painless on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 and the device works like a charm. minimal user interaction required.The site is also well designed , it is a little heavy in terms of flash usuage but if you have a broadband connection ( I Do ) then it is no problem at all...i recommend this product very strongly.
GREAT SERVICE AND PRICE ...THAY SENT ME THE PRODUCT ON TIME AND IT WAS, RIGHT THE FIRST TIME...JAM INNOVATIONS (Jim McGrath)HELPED A ME GREAT DEAL IN FINDING THE RIGHT PRODUCT...AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT I NEEDED...
We used this product with our Macs on our yearbook staff. We started out the school year with three...and it is only November, and they have all broken. They continually had problems with the disks, and then they would just die. It caused too many problems, and was not worth the hassle or the money.
Worked great in my 2000 Ford Focus SE when replacing the stock cd player / radio with a new pioneer.
I use this monitor in addition to the Baby's Quiet Sounds Video Monitor by Summer. This monitor picks up the slightest baby sounds so that you as sure to hear them if they need you, but you can also keep the volume low so that you are not disturbed by every movement while you are sleeping. I love the two handsets to use throughout the house or outside. I now take it with me when visiting friends so that I am sure to hear him in a large apartment. I haven't used the glow light to change the baby, but the light times out by itself if you do choose to use it.We also couldn't live without the video monitor. It has been an essential tool in looking after our son. He's 3.5 months now and sleeps on his tummy. This is the only position he sleeps in and as a consequence, it was necessary to watch him very closely when he was younger and couldn't roll over. I keep it on my desk and watch him sleeping. Getting to know your baby's personality and behavior by observing him while sleeping is very helpful in anticipating his needs. This is well worth the money. I also use the safety first monitor with two handsets to carry outside to the back yard. It's an inexpensive monitor and very efficient at picking up the slightest sound your little one makes.
The wires are way too small for the amperage it allows. I ended up sticking it in my toolbox to be used later. I bought 10gauge wires, some ends, and attached the wires directly to the relay.
This unit is the best unit on the market for those who seek a B&W Palm device. The 16MB RAM coupled with the Springboard slot allows this unit to last for years to come. The Springboard has nearly a hundred modules available, where the others only have a handful. You don't have to pick and choose from your choice apps for only 8MB worth, you can keep them all on your device. Handspring continues to raise the bar for what a Palm device should be. Some people are concerned about the life of the Springboard, because Handspring's latest Treo does not have one - plus the indicated that they would get out of the traditional PDA business (with includes the Visor brand). The fact remains - as long as the Visor brands are out there, the developers will continue to make springboard add-ons. The developers make money off these add-ons, not Handspring.
This is a perfect size personal travel assistant. It WILL get you there though not always by the fastest route. There is no option for 'mostly highway' for example. But the unit is VERY easy to use, it looks good and has lots of great features. I took it out of town recently and it actually avoided a huge traffic jam for me. I would have been stuck for hours...It will alert you when there is heavy traffic and re-routes you when necessary. Very nice.
The first couple days it seemed to work fairly well, even though it had a bit of static in the background. After that the static became louder than the audio on the TV, so I returned it.I would have given it a rating of 1 star, but thought perhaps I just received a defective one. However, I didn't bother to order another, because after seeing it I felt it wasn't worth the price. Hence the 2-star rating.
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.
I love my little ipod. It has enough space to put numerous books as well as all the music I like. How did I ever do without one!
These things are so freaking awesome. They have some sick bass and sound great. Any price less than $70 dollars is a great price there worth way more to me. I love mine.
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.
I was never a real big fan of the iPod. Many say it's just because I cannot save 300 bucks to buy one of them. I personally would not want to make such a stupid move as that. The iPod is nothing more than a white plastic fad that will come and go just like many other gizmos of our past (i.e. Tamagachi, Mini CD players, etc.). Personally, I think the iPod Shuffle proves the point that this iPod business is nothing more than a costly cult.I actually took some time out of my life to try the iPod Shuffle, and I wasn't surprised. It is an overpriced jump drive. For those who do not know what a jump drive is, a jump drive is a USB "key" storage device that can be directly plugged into a USB port to save data and other things. Realistically, the iPod Shuffle does not differ from other USB key players out there (i.e. Ridata OLE3000 MP3 USB Pen Drive WITH DISPLAY, Apacer AS820 MP3 USB Pen Drive WITH DISPLAY AND LINE IN, Transcend JetFlash MP3 USB Player with DISPLAY AND LINE IN, etc.) Keep in mind that the models that I just listed are just as small, if not smaller, than the iPod Shuffle with the DAMN LCD included. They also have those in White if you desire that color.Let's talk about the most important part of the player; it's battery life. Most of the iPod's listed before had mediocre at-best battery lives (8 to 16 hours compared to others clocking at 32 or higher). This averages at around 12 hours of battery time. Of course, there are several other USB MP3 players that clock higher play times, even though some of them may use a AAA battery to operate. All-in-all, the battery specifications and performance of the iPod shuffle is satisfactory.The audio quality of the iPod is nothing special. I could never understand why most people would get the iPod based on its audio quality when there are so many other players that can much better audio quality on all fronts. The iPod shuffle is no exception to this paradox. All of the iPods use a SigmaTel Audio processing unit to process the sound, which is alright for a portable device, but doesn't really product great sound like the Creative Zen or iRiver MP3 players. The chipset is also supposed to have bass and treble control, but this iPod locked that capability because of the lack of screen, meaning that your music is going to sound a little better than flat most of the time. The only way to set it is through iTunes, but that still shows its crippling dependency on the computer.In order to do ANYTHING on this thing, you need a computer. It pretty much has no purpose other than looking pretty without a computer to connect to.The iPod shuffle, in my opinion, is a worthless buy and the money can be spent accordingly elsewhere.
After the reading the reviews, both positive and negative, I went ahead and purchased the Zune 30. Big mistake! My initial load of music and pics went smoothly but it all went downhill from there. The device kept freezing or timing out each time I tried to add new music or pictures. I re-installed software, did both hard and soft resets and neither worked. After repeated attempts I am now only able to use 5Gb of the 30 Gb I paid for. I am unable to add anything. Support has been totally useless. They keep repeating the same instructions never mind the fact that you have repeatedly tried these same suggestions. Before purchasing, I suggest you check out the forums out there to get a feel of other owners' experiences. Believe me, there is a reason that, for all its great features and good pricing, Microsoft has not been able to gain a larger share of the market. This device was a big disappointment!!
I got off-brand cartridges for my printer but when I installed them I was told they were nearly out of ink. So I got the lexmark cartridges but the same thing happened. The problem must be with my printer, not the cartridges. Although the printer says the cartridge is almost out of ink it continues to print well.
I just set one of these up with a dual boot Intel Macbook using WPA2 & the wireless connection is excellent in OS X & Win XP Pro. You have to download a patch for XP in order to use WPA2. I give the router five stars because it's relatively inexpensive & provides excellent signal strength in both OS's. Windows was kind of a pain to set up, but Windows is... Windows.
I was looking for a wireless router to help me work from different areas of the home. Needed ease of setup with home PC's (4) and my work laptop. After reviewing the new pre-N and N routers, decided this was all I needed for in home use. Very pleased with the range - through walls anywhere in the home (2700 sq. ft.) both levels, and in the back yard in my 1/4 acre lot. Easy setup once I got my PC's DVD/CD Rom working. Walked me right through it. I also use VOIP for my home office phone but due to issues I heard about through CNET and other tech ratings decided to wire the router after the cable/phone modem. Works like a charm and no service interruptions. I also have hardwired the home PC's through this router and successfully logged each PC onto the network after a simple re-boot of the PC's, all running WIN XP. Need something for a simple home network, with wireless capability, this is it. My second Netgear router and I'm throughly happy. I even attached another router at the end of the network for more connectivity for other PC's and have great success logging onto the new in home network. My home office VPN works great with no issues. Would but this product again and again. solid signals at great ranges!
This little case was just what I needed to keep track of my ear buds. I thought it was a very good buy.
I got this Fujifilm F20 primarily for its' low light capabilites, which are excellent (probably better than the newer F series cameras in this regard, since they have too many megapixels), but I've also found it to be an excellent all-around point-and-shoot compact digcam with a good lens and reasonably fast performance, good battery life, and very convenient. I especially like the Flash/Natural Mode which takes two consecutive photos, one with flash, one without, for instant comparison. Also the Manual capability, though limited, is handy for limiting or unlimiting the ISO range. This handy camera can take some very high quality images!
I *really* needed this to work. Problems: First, there is no firmware (even from sourceforge, etc.) that allows you to use a "turbo mode" card. In theory, if you like building Linux, you could get WPA-PSK wireless security to work. Otherwise, you *must* do all of the following:- Broadcast your SSID- Use WEP or no security (WEP is easy to break and slow, and not only that, but the Prismiq has a problem sometimes associating with a router with 128bit WEP -- you end up having to delete the key and manually re-enter it sometimes on reboot)- Use an SSID with all caps- Can't use any of the wieless turbo modesOK, I was gritting my teeth to live with that. However, my unit had a defective audio unit right out of the box. I first dealt with one service rep who was totally useless (he was randomly picking things for me to try that had no bearing on the problem, then asked to call me back and -- surprise -- didn't). Then I dealt with another rep who eventually decided I had bad hardware. So, basically, I could have waited a week or two to get a new unit and start again. Forget it -- going back.
I have been running the EFG80 since shortly after it came out several years ago and have not had any problems previously noted. The problems I have seen previously noted here (on Amazon reviews) appears to be user problems. I support a business network of 25 machines and two seperate servers in addition to this NAS device and it has worked without a hiccup since installation. First, it is an NAS. It was not designed as a server. We use it for storing the various MS Office documents and application specific data for our clients (approx 2500). We would not run server applications off of it because that is not what it is designed for. We also use the second drive to backup the first drive and serve as primary backup to our NT servers. Secondary backups are then made from the Gigadrive. My only objection to the device is that is does not come with Gigabit functionality. Otherwise it is perfect. In response to two previous posts, I think the user who said there is a firmware bug has other problems. I have 12 share created and have not had a single problem and my root account is still accessible. Secondly, the user who said it is too slow, the problem is who he has it hooked up. First, wired, I guarantee the the router he has it hooked up through is only 10mbps. I would not run any device that I needed to access files through on 10mbps. Secondly, I certainly wouldn't be expecting speed over a wireless network. We don't run wireless in our office because all the current protocols are just too slow. Even if you were able to achieve the supposed 54mbps, our tax application wouldn't run at that speed. It doesn't suprise me that the Gigadrive is unusable trying to access from a wireless device. This device works perfectly for what it was designed....Network Storage....
Notice the typos? I've had mushy keyboards and I've had clicky keyboards so loud they wake the dead, but this is the first keyboard I've had that makes its own typos by doubling up letters.Apple says "Hmmm. Shouldn't do that." and they send me a replacement. The replacement also stutters. So, I've replaced the Apple keyboard with a KeyTronic that I picked up at the local computer shop for ten bucks. No more typos.It's just not anywhere near the quality of the iMac it came with.Another gotcha - Apple messed up the arrangement of the keys surrounding the number pad. If you actually use the number pad, it will give you fits. The * key has been in its spot for the past 20+ years. Why did they move it?
I had previously purchased a pair of Sony wireless headphones from BestBuy (for approx the same amount as these). Unfortunately, I did not research the Sony headphones until after the purchase at which time I learned that they did not receive good reviews. I then did more research, found that this brand received much higher reviews and purchased them from a very good dealer. We have been more than pleased with them in all aspects (ease of use, sound quality, comfort, etc.)Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Surround Sound Headphones
I would have given the camera 5 stars but for the fact that I have found it difficult to extract the photos from the camera. I have a $150 digital Olympus that is So Easy to get the photos onto my pc from.Both of my PCs (one Win2k, the other WinXP) gave me different problems with the Rebel. With the latter, I cannot thus far get the photos off. The PC recognises the camera (after all software installed, rebooted etc) but show nothing when I dbl-click into it.
I wanted a digital camera that I could zoom onto the field of my nephew playing football and other sporting activities far away. I did extensive research on all kinds of different cameras and finally chose this one. I am SO glad I did. Thousands of extremely clear pictures and hundreds of zoomed (!) videos later I know I made the right decision for me. If you are focused on zoom and clarity you will enjoy this.
Ordered with the idea of connecting my laptop to my big-screen Sony across the room. The cable appears to be perfect, but some forgot to tell my laptop, my TV, or me. The video appears "blob-y". It looks like there is an issue with the different protocols involved.The cable is great. My problems are from other areas.
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.
You can buy the same thing from Monoprice for a fraction of the cost, $31!!!!
I bought two of these as I needed to set up wireless networks in two places; ended up using only one. It worked - more or less - for several months, then died. I pulled another one from the storage, it worked 2 months and died. Wireless range not very good but acceptable; however, oftentimes it lost wireless connectivity, and I had to cycle it.
Everyone else said it... sounds great, fits great, light, but... use them at my desk, very little movement and for no reason... Right earbud stops working. no disconnect, no pinched wire, nothing... I'm gonna throw away another 30 bucks and buy another pair, I liked em so much until they quit after 60 days! By comparison... The Koss buds I work-out in everyday. Less sound quality but those bad boys take a beating and keep on pumping out the sound!
I believe these cases to have the perfect balance between compactness and strength. I've had this case for three different iPods, starting with a 30 GB, then a 120, and now the 160. It fits all of them nicely, and protects the screen. It also preserves that awfully scratch-prone metal bottom.It may be possible to improve the product slightly by making the case of a slightly less rigid material, in order to add some shock absorption. However, having dropped each iPod at least a few times, I can say that this hard case does just fine as is.
There are a lot of bad headphones on the market. These are very listenable, comfortable to wear, and incredibly inexpensive. I have three pairs that I use with my computers. They don't require external power like computer speakers. They sound much fuller than even expensive computer speakers, with deeper bass, cleaner highs and mids, and you can play louder without disturbing others. They have a useful long straight cord. I highly recommend these.
Bought this unit a long time ago since we sometimes get over-voltages on the grid and I had power-bricks get damaged and it is difficult to prove to energy suppliers that it was their fault.Since I bought this box I had no more of those cases. I run two PCs, a laser printer and the usual PC accessories on it. With this old unit (the new one is the 'LE1200') you can hear the relays inside switching when the line voltage fluctuates. For me this is a sign that the unit works. It has a metal case and is quite heavy due to the large transformer inside, whereas the newer LE1200 is a lot smaller and less heavy.The only problem I have with this unit is that perhaps once or twice a year I have to replace the internal 3AG-type 12A fuse. I think this happens when some of the internal 5 relays switch a bit slower than the others. This then also triggers the circuit breaker in the house. However, the box has protected my equipment so far.It is not an uninteruptable power supply (UPS) but it seems to be able to compensate for very short drops that are probably below the lowest voltage it is specified for. What this means is that I can clearly see the light dropping but the computers keep running. I can only recommend these products and only wish they had one that could do twice the load or at least 50% more.
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!!!
The only thing I don't like about it is that it may take a looong time to start (up to 30 sec), even with an audio CD, especially in freezing weather.Otherwise, the sound is excellent and the features and the looks are hard to beat. And seems like every other month there's a new downloadable firmware on iRiver's site.
I'd been debating getting a DVR, a DVD recorder, a HD recorder, etc. for a while when the VCR broke. As it turns out, I need a VCR for work so I picked up the LiteOn VCR/DVD-recorder.I love it. Easy to set up, easy to use. Clear, well designed graphical interface.Here's our situation: low tech. We had a videotape that I had labeled the "poor man's TiVO" that we would record on and watch our weekly programs. I wanted something that would be easy to set recording times on and this machine is it.Speaking of low tech: all the reviews of these things talk about how to hook up satellite and cable boxes. No thanks, we are still watching broadcast TV. The tuner on this unit is very clear and one feature I appreciate is the "search for channels" set up. As it went through the channels, it showed what signals it was getting in a "picture in picture" type box.Similarly, when setting up a timer record, it shows the channel that you have selected. This is useful for us because sometimes the bunny ears get knocked and a high UHF channel gets fuzzy and we miss our UPN or WB broadcast.It's easy to record to a DVD-RW disc (our new "TiVO"). Playback is clear and easy to fastforward and skip ahead or watch in slow motion.The remote is not cluttered and pretty easy to use. At first, I worried that I didn't see the "Audio" or "Subtitle" buttons on the remote, but there's a "Navi" button that opens a pretty unobtrusive onscreen menu that lets you pick these things quickly. I appreciate the lack of buttons now.I know, our tv watching sounds pathetic compared to the home theater yakkety yaks in all the other reviews, but hey, it's just the boob tube. This is a great "replacement VCR" with a step up in quality.(Four stars because I'm a hard grader)
I am very pleased with the high quality of this lens case. I do wish it was a little wider, but I'm thinking I need to go with the Tamrac Pro series (see below) to get a wider case. A Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM lens with the hood reversed fits too tightly; difficult to remove the lens.Tamrac MX5341 M.A.S. Lens Case - Pro 50 (Black)
Got this for our security sytem at home. Was a great price for a name brand product I have used many times.
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.
It's just an excellent product: good materials, sturdy construction, easy to pack alot into it. One main compartment for the machine, an external sleeve, an inside pocket, a pocket for CDs or cables, business card holder and a couple of other pouches. The shoulder strap is comfortable and sturdy.I checked around with many different vendors, and thought this looked like a good choice. The bag is made entirely from synthetic materials, no leather on this one. And it's a good price. Definitely worth the money if you're looking for a soft, slick bag for a laptop
No issues at all. I was worried it would be too big for a small condo, but it's the best purchase I've ever made. Makes football even more fun to watch. I've had it now for 5 years and have no complaints.
This camcorder is pretty good. It's perfectly priced, although Amazon has it for a higher price.Good things:1. Low price2. Camcorder/Camera/Voice recorder/MP3 player3. Very small4. Easy to use5. Perfect for kids who don't have that much money!Bad things:1. You need to be in at least a medium-lit enviroment to get good footage on camcorder mode.2. Can only go up to a 512 MB memory card.3. The Ulead video editing software that comes with it doesn't let you do many cool things, but the picture editing one is great.You should get this camera if you don't have all that much money to spend!!
I love this Motorola Product. I bought it after returning a Lynksis router. I love the space and clutter savings by combining the modem. It installed the first time with ease. The user interface is intuitive and easy. It links right up to my 802.11B Sony Vaio and my DLink 520 802.11G PCI card in my PC. I was pleased with how easy it was to get up and running and to change the settings on. I will be a Motorola customer for years if all their products are this good. Thanks Motorola
This is the best video camera that I have ever owned. Very versatile and stable. Has great add-ons that are widely available. Excellent Camera!
Bought this to replace a 300 watt power supply on an older computer. Very easy to install and had plenty of power cords. It ran great and was very quiet for around 45 days then it just quit. Don't know if I got a bad one or if the quality on this product is lacking. I ordered a new one and spent a little more money hoping to get one that will last.
This actually works better than my original remote. My dog at the original one - so had to buy a new one. This is great!
Yes, this works in older Thinkpads, such as the T42! This adapter allowed me to install a SATA SSD into my aging T42 Thinkpad. The Thinkpad's ultra bay interface runs much slower than the SSD's native SATA, but even so, the crippled SSD is still much faster than the original IDE HDD. I did some quick benchmarks, and large file transfer rate was about 1.5-2X the speed of the original IDE drive, but random small block transfers were way faster (something like 10X), which is probably why Windows feels so much snappier. I left the old IDE HDD installed, otherwise there's a long delay while the bios scans for devices on boot up. Some people have installed a compact flash IDE adapter in place of the old HDD to elimnate the boot delay. As others have commented, this adapter is not genuine Lenovo, but the build quality is solid and the bay fits well. Very nice product.
At first sight i saw this player and fell in love, i mean it lookls really cool, and it is so thin, i mean how do they do it! I think the remote was very cool, i was able to navigate through folders very easily, and it even plays winamp playlist, isn't that the coolest! the only problem i have now is finding enough songs to put on my CD-R. THe sound quality is very good, even with the included earphones the sound is very good, although when i do get more money i will probably invest in a better pair. the battery life is very good, and rechargeing is a snap just plug it in and pick it up in the morning, i don't htink i'll ever worry about using AA unless i go on an extended trip, even so teh battery life of 10 hours will last anyways, i recomend this player to anyone, i mean its great for you music buffs, people who like to listen to music while working out(the antiskip is amazing) or anyoneable to come up with the 150 bucks. All the extras put the icing on the cake, i mean its just an amazing package and i recomend this product to everyone, nice job iriver
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 only have one complaint about this item, it's a dust magnet! I'd suggest spraying it with anti static spray, it seems to help. Other than that, it's neat. Its got a belt clip which is also removable. I like to things about it the most, one is the screen plate. Since the ipod screen is so vulnerable to scratches and all that, it provides excellent protection, also the LCD lighting is a lot easier on the eyes when tinted blue. The apperance is nice as well and since I sleep with my ipod (thanks to apple for the sleep timer!) it's a nice feature that it glows. Overall, I like it and am considering get a pink or green one just for a change of color. Hope this helps!
Very pleased with the design of the item. It's arranged such that it leaves plenty of access to all of the outlets. Very reasonable price.
This cable works to hardwire your GPS, but for my application (BMW R1200RT) the cables were too short and therefore useless.
This was the fourth digital camera I ever owned, and it was gifted to me. The thing with this camera, it took me almost six months to a year to figure out how to use it, but once I did, it was the best camera I ever owned. The thing people don't get is that this is an older camera, its not one of these million megapixel cameras that makes everyone a pro. It have 5.1 and actually requires you to play with the settings and get used to how to control it before you'll start producing diddly. Not to mention its a beast. i dropped mine off a roof trying to get a picture of a sunset, picked it back up, dusted it off and did it again. I have beaten the crap out of this thing, and it has done nothing but serve me well. Most of you people just need to chill, stop whining, pick up the manual and read. And don't expect expert quality if you're not one.
No accessory plug in my Mariner. This does the trick and helps me to really enjoy my iPod.
I had no problem setting up the PIXMA MP830; chose it because it was highest rated in recent not-to-be-named consumer publication PLUS I was enthusiastic about the Canon brand--I had a Canon copy machine that worked well for an unbelievably long time (13+ years)! The new all-in-one takes a bit longer than my old Canon to warm up and produce the first copy--but the PIXMA MP830 cost just a little more than a new toner cartridge alone would have cost for the old PC-6RE, and it does so much more. Color printing works nicely, although I had a problem using my Picasa2 print feature with it (layout came out wrong). However, the included SW (Easy Photo-Print) produced good results. I was disappointed that I cannot directly insert my Fuji XD memory card into the card slot--need to buy an adaptor somewhere; wish Canon would have mentioned that or included an adaptor (no big deal anyway, my SanDisk card reader connects directly to my PC, so I'll continue to use that)
It works great for a couple month, then it is extremely hard to sense the SD card. I have to keep plug in, unplug for multiply times before it got detect by the computer. Very disappointed at san disk, especially at the price of $30.
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!
Cable & AC Adapter did the job it was supposed to do, however when I tried to update my Zune thru the Microsoft website the update was canceled while the Zune was downloading causing my Zune to be left on & unable to be turn off thereby making it totally useless. It will recharge, but the Zune will not, cannot be reset. What the hell happen? Other than that the cable & adapter did & continues to do it's job. Happy for my product, not so much for the Zune.
I've never posted a review on an item here but I felt compelled to do so given how long I searched for a product like this. I own a Garmin Nuvi 780 which requires the use of a cradle in order to power the unit in a car. However I wanted to a do a custom install on my car in which I didn't have to use the cradle, suction mount or any combination of the two. This only left one choice which was to power the unit via USB port but as you know the USB cable provided with the GPS will put the car into PC or Storage Mode rendering the GPS useless. Yes there are workarounds, ie power up the unit without cable plugged in, then plug in the USB cable after "Loading Maps" appears. But that was too much of a hassle and considering this is a custom install, seemed somewhat pointless. The goal was to have a clean install with the "set it and forget it" approach.I researched online for days and found out the reason most USB cables won't work is due to something about pin 4 being grounded or not. All I know is that there were only 2 cables that seemed to have worked, 1) the HTC charger and 2) this cable. Since I had Amazon Prime, I decided I'd buy this cable first since it'd arrive faster. Plus since it was OEM, thought I'd have a better shot as opposed to the HTC cable. End result, the cable works beautifully and charges my unit as it should. Since it's USB however, it might charge slower compared to your conventional 12v adapter but that's not a big concern for me. I never purchased the HTC charger but I presume that would work as well.As someone else mentioned here, I don't understand why some people gave this item a negative review. If you're frustrated that you bought this item when it was already included, blame poor description of contents in the GPS product page. But this cable itself works and functions great. Plus how hard is it to look at a close-up pic of the charger and note the plug end (USB) is different than the standard charger? And if you want to get really technical, in some instances Amazon was correct in stating this was NOT included in your GPS since most came with the cradle adapter/charger. But for people like me who wanted to actually charge the unit via USB this was not included.FYI... the ONLY times you might encounter an issue is if your GPS has the Traffic feature included (where the antenna is part of the original charger). Not sure how this cable would work with such a unit, ie the 765T but again, it worked great for my 780. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is b/c I'm not a fan of the "accordion" style wire.
So, a week or so ago I was searching the net for some good speakers. I was hooked to these ones. After looking all over the net I found them at the cheapest I could get them, about 2/3 of the price Logitech sells them for. I settled with that. When I got them, I wasn't expecting much. Heck, anything was better than my old 1999 JBL Speakers! The first thing that surprised me was the installation. Even the computer illiterate can figure this out in a few minutes just by looking, there is also a brief manual, while not very descriptive, should help a little if there is any possible troubles (I can't imagine any, even the computer illiterate could do two plus two and figure out the power cord on the sub goes to the wall, and the "thing" with the screws goes in the back of the sub, and looking at the manual should show the speakers go into the back of the PC). Some speakers, specifically 5.1 channel sets can take exceedingly long amounts of time to do, especially when there is no manual! So, this is very straightforward. Took me 2 minutes, 3 tops, from the opening of the box to plugging everything in and turning them on to get this all set up and good to go. I turned my Windows Volume settings all the way up, and adjusted the bass, picked a song and I was surprised! The subwoofer can really pack a punch for having such a good size, unfortunately, however, it can be WAY too strong. I find myself plugging in the headphones (only during nighttime when others are asleep) since even at the lowest settings, the bass is pretty powerful; when listening to music though, I have it very high, if you are a gamer and you love bass and you need a set for a more affordable price, you'd be nuts to get any other set! Many people complain about the bass being too strong, such as in an office setting, however, as long as you're not playing Rap or Heavy Metal the bass on lowest settings should go unnoticed. If you want speakers that can be heard from the upstairs closed up bedroom like mine, all the way downstairs to the kitchen, then these are great for you; Windows Volume Controls Maxed and the speaker volume only half way can easily achieve this. The speakers themselves could pump just a tad more juice, but, they are perfect for gaming and music. These speakers are great for space conservative people. The speakers themselves can have the bases removed from sitting on the desk and re-positioned to be wall-mounted; this also improves sound because the wall behind you (assuming there is one) acts as a reflector. The right speaker acts as the control center; there is a power button that you can simply press to immediately turn off the speakers, a easy-turn knob for volume, and a headphone jack. I may have used the same old speakers for years, but, honestly, I've seen many speaker sets in my life. My brother has an incredible speaker/bass set that is as of now, significantly worse than the Logitech X-230's (for me, they're on par, but, he has a very advanced Sound Card and my sound card is integrated, if we both had the same sound card the Logitech's would be the clear winner). Honestly, I've never met any hardcore gamers, but, from everyone I've known with PC's, I've never seen such a good speaker set, and that's saying a lot. Logitech is perhaps one of the greatest companies I've ever bought from, whether it be keyboards, mice, webcams, speakers, headphones, etc. these speakers are only $40. It is rare to find a quality set at this price (and a subwoofer that is quality, this one might be too good for the office space though. Most subwoofers are crappy, weak and insignificant at this price range and push themselves, the Logitech subwoofer handles max power like a breeze and shakes the walls). Buy these speakers, you'll never regret it!
I borrowed my sons' pair of Skullcandy's and promptly broke them on the airplane. When I tried to purchase a replacement pair there was none to be found. Fast forward, Amazon to the rescue. Was able to find the exact pair for less than he originally paid at the mall. Quick turnaround, good price, and good product.
This camera requires two battery packs that come packaged with the unit. Each pack consists of two batteries sealed together in a plastic casing. Both casings fit in the camera in only one direction.At first glance it appears the polarity marks printed on the battery casings are incorrect and do not match polarity instructions inside the camera.Solution: Print all four polarities (rather than two) on each battery pack to eliminate the confusion.Also, the battery compartment door requires TLC to close which concerns me because it's plastic.Initial comments with regard to camera options and photo quality are very favorable......and still learning.
The Netgear SC101 was one of the worst possible choices. Propriatary format and software are bad news please spend your money on something else.
I thought I was buying the wrt54gl, but when you buy used you rely on the seller knowing what they are selling. When I received it, it was the wrt54g. Seller made it right by refunding me some money and I couldn't be happier. Installation was simple, and now my wife and I can move around the house without worrying about internet connection, and we don't have to have wires coming into bed with us. Would definitely buy again in a heart beat.
Very well constructed and useable. I carry mine with me for notes and detail work. Excellent product
This is the only Dual Layer disc that my duplication tower will use. I tried Ritek before and had a miserable failure rate but these Verbatims work like a charm, only had 1 disc fail verification out of 200 burned.
I own this nice hefty camera for a couple of weeks and have been honeymooning with this camera and its wonderful performance. This is my third DSLR (Canon was very fine, Nikon also pretty fine) Shooting in RAW and using photoshop 5 Elements (as well as the included not so shaby software)produced some very impressive pictures. Just ask my family and friends. I must say that Leica optics peek through loud and clear. The pictures are very real and subject matter is so well captured and defined. Colors are very Leica typical.That being said, this is not your all purpose snapshot camera. It's a little big and heavy for that. There are lots of great little point and shoot cameras that will give this camera a run for the money. I keep one in my pocket all the time just for those quick "Kodak Moments" The L-1 is more of a tool for the creative artist and detail seeking photographer. (a nut like me). It allows you to go totally manual in the way of the old SLR's. It can receive all kinds of filters for landscapes and special effects. It also reverts back to all auto settings that yield very impressive results. I think that the marriage (arranged one at that) of Panasonic and Leica is excellent. Structual quality is excellent.Now I have learned that the beautiful and responsive Leica kit lens can be purchased seperately to fit other cameras that have the four thirds mount. (Olympus DSLR is a good example) But if you shop this camera carefully, you may find that this whole L-1 package comes out much cheaper. You camera nerds out there may find little faults in button placements or too little this and not enough that, etc. That's just fine. It can be said that every camera has its little faults if you look for them. That's why new models appear every time you turn around. Bottom line is the final result. To me those results thus far have been nothing short of jaw dropping. Comapared to some real megabuck Leicas and megasbyte Hassy's or whatever, it mostly all comes down to the photographer. The L-1 is a wonderful and pretty important piece of equipment. I love it and am waiting to get the new Leica 25mm f/1.4 lens to round out my camera bag and head for the mountains. By the way, get a high quality Polarizing filter and see what fabulous landscapes/seascapes you will generate on you SD cards with this L-1. (I use Sandisc ExtremeIII 2GB cards and shoot RAW)It felt good to say that.If you enjoy photography, this is as nice as you can get for the money (even at twice the price)Go for it.Leopold.
I already have an ipod mini but i thought it would be cool to have an ipod shuffle so i bought one and it sucks. It holds barley any songs and it doesn't have a screen. It's so stupid. I didn't want it anymore so i gave to my friend. and she loves it i don't know why
Excellent Quality, Timely Receipt, Excellent Price. Will definitely use again and recommend to associates.Dr. John N. Parrigin, CPP, CFE
The item arrived packed with a few air pillows to cushion it from side blows. However, if the lens was dropped anywhere along the way, there is nothing protecting it with Amazon's method of packing lenses. To test the lens, I took 25 tripod shots of a few scenes with this lens and the EF-S 18-55 kit lens under the same conditions and apertures. Apertures ranged from f/4.5 to f/11 so as to compare with kit lens. Quality was very similar with the kit lens winning by a nose about 50% of the time in both my and my wife's judgment. A big letdown and certainly not worth the $. I assume I got a bad copy from the good reviews elsewhere.
Very nice instrument! I used a Garmin E-trex first and liked it then, saw this one. I like the features it has, especially the electronic compass, find screens and geocaching features. I was a little disappointed in the accuracy (not up to date)of the built-in descriptions. The info about my local exit was out of date, many of the businesses are gone. The flexibility is great. I'd recommend it!
I have two of these cables and have been dissapointed so far. The cable is pretty stiff making it harder to plug in. Now that i have the cables plugged in, because of the stiffness the outer cover is coming apart. As other people have mentioned, the gold plated cover on the end has fallen off of both of my cables. somehow i managed to put them back on and continue to use the cable but im sure this will affect quality over time, most likely leading to the cable not working at all. The cables work just fine and give good quality picture, they are just cheaply made.
Very nice card from a trusted company. Trendnet sure knows how to make cards that are install and forget set ups. Just pop this baby into a spare PCI slot and run the CD. Thats it! Worth every dollar and a must have if you want a cheap reliable wireless card.
The koss porta pro headphones are great. Pros Price, Sound, Durable, Look, PortablityCons They feel very fragile but i know how much they can withstand. I love them the sound quality is awesome. They definetly are comparible to beats. They have an amzing price as well as sound. I know they dont say dr dre which is the reason people pay 150 more dollars for a pair of headphone
I love this keyboard. It is very good. It has a great range as long as there's a clear path from keyboard to reciever. I did not think I would like the roller mouse but it is extremely handy. This is a necessity if you intend to use a tv as your of monitor or need to have a keyboard to use at a distance. I highly recommend this keyboard.
After about 6 weeks of researching LCD TVs I decided on this model and I am very satisfied with it. I started out looking at 32" inchers but realized that 40" is significantly bigger for a marginal price increase. I also knew I wanted to go Samsung all the way because the are supposedly the best but I'd just like to mention most of the Westinghouses I saw looked just as good for significantly less money. So, yes, I bought the name. After all the time I spent looking into these it really came down to a few Samsungs the LNS4096D, LNS4095D, LNS4051D, and the one I bought.There were 2 reasons that I ruled out the 3 that I ended up choosing against. Money wasn't one but I'll point out here that the 96D is about $800 more while the 95D is about $650 and the 51D around $200. All of these TVs have speakers on the bottom and the 95 & 96 have little panels that serve to reflect the sound out to the viewer. In my experience with adjusting the volume at pretty much every TV in best buy these TVs just didn't have the sound quality that this one has. Sound wasn't a very high priority of mine going in but once I heard what I did it did become a concern. I also like the look of the speakers on the front it makes the TV look bigger.The biggest and ultimately overwhelming aspect that turned me off on the ones that I didn't pick is their gloss finish. I know that might sound bizarre but read the amazon reviews of these other TVs and you'll see the owners even mention that as the a negative (one even saying he would return the tv if shipping wouldn't be such a hassle). I had ultimately wanted the 96D because of the 1080p capability but having seen it in person I couldn't get over the gloss finish. It really makes these TV's look like [...].I have mostly spoke about why I didn't take the others making it sound like I just settled on the wonderful LNS4041D by default but this isn't the case at all. 90% of the reason I wanted an HDTV is to play my xbox 360 in HD so visual performance is a top priority. This TV delivers. The picture looks incredible. It is every bit as good as the other TVs that I spend hours comparing in the stores. It has a 3000:1 contrast ratio (which means the difference in contrast between the brightest white and the darkest black for those of you who don't know). 3000:1 is very good it is surpassed by some of the other newer samsungs but TRUE 3000:1 is among the higher end of the market. The TVs that make outrageous claims like 10,000:1 are using slanted data based on certain modes that aren't practical for the everyday user. 2 HDMI inputs is a very definite convenience that we will appreciate more down the road as the cable companies and other devices use this as their main connection port. I don't have HD broadcasting from my cable company as of yet and this thing broadcasts the regular signal incredibly. Also this TV has a presence to it. When I round the corner from my kitchen to my living room it flies out at me - this thing commands attention. I wanna show it off to my friends. Let me also point out by ordering it on amazon I got it at about $380 cheaper than best buy. I used my amazon credit card for x3 the points which I will probably use toward a surround sound system. All with free shipping.Lastly, let me comment on the shipping. I chose not to join amazon prime and get 2 day $3.99 shipping because I don't like to join things that I'm just going to have to cancel in a month. I got free super saver shipping that told me it would arrive in 5-9 business days. After the order completed I got an email that told me I could expect it between Nov.30 - Dec. 8th. 14 to 24 days after I ordered it! I was pretty upset. However, I got an email sometime during the next day saying that it had been shipped. There was a link to Eagle's website (the shipping company that amazon uses whom I'd never heard of before them). The link showed me just where the package was and it also had the expectation date of December 8th. The TV arrived in my area just 4 days after I had placed the order and was delivered 6 days after my order! It would have been a day sooner had I returned their first call in time. The delivery guys brought it up the stairs to my apartment and set it where it needed to go and I was good to go. I would also like to mention when deciding on what type of shipping to get you should check if there is an amazon distribution center near you before you order. I noticed after the fact that there was one just one state over in PA and that may be why I got my TV so soon and at times you'll notice people who've said with the super saver shipping their products didn't come for weeks.
Not the easiest to find, works great with both our Creative Zen Vision:M and Creative Zen X-Fi. Fantastic sound quality, though it doesn't seem to charge the devices while playing as it claimed, unless we are doing something wrong!
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.
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.
For years we listened to our Emerson PSW 4010, but when we dropped and broke it, we were unable to find a replacement. Luckily, I read one of your reviews that said the Sangean SG 622 is very similar to our Emerson. We bought one and are delighted to find that we are getting great reception again.
Just put it on the ground where there is a mysterious bird song, or next to the bird feeder, and let it record in Hi Quality mode for a hour. Or carry it on walks and bike rides to catch that bird song that's been bugging you for years, and carry it home to compare with Peterson or Stokes CDs.There's no bass response to speak of (good for birds) and the highs are excellent and there's absolutely no mechanical noise of course.Save short segments you want to remember in another folder, and do it all again.Attaching a length of day-glo tape to the hand-strap hole will not only help you find it in the field, but also helps find it in the house, where it instantly disappears in the clutter otherwise.I bought it to record 4 hours of Imus each day, but the low quality mode isn't quite up to it. The other two modes are okay.It uses 3.5mm mono jacks for input and output, to record off the air or play back through your computer or stereo.
This is my second foretrex, I love it. For the price, it gives all the data that I need. It is very accurate, holds ample way points, stores tracks, will navigate, and is interface capable with an optional power cord. It has a terrible map. If you want a map, color screen, driving directions, exc... This is not the GPS for you, but if you want a SUPER SMALL, accurate, and cost effective GPS, this is it!!!!!
My daughter received this for christmas and it was used approx 3-4 times, the 2nd screen just stopped working, I contact amazon and they of course can't help me cause its passed 90 days, so i contacted Audioxov and i would have to pay for repairs..
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?
This was basically plug and play. I've used these before and we simply took it out of the box and installed in a minute. Since then it's been working fine.
Product works great, no shielding issues or anything of that nature. Using it with an iPad 2 and HDMI projector. The price was unbeatable and was shipped quickly. Highly recommended.
I was traveling in Uganda for a photo shoot. The zipper was only 80% shut. Due to the nature of the zipper and how it zips all the way around....all my equipment fell to the ground. I wish there was a lock on the zipper.I've also had to restitch the inside of the outer pocket.
Dropped it in the slot and it works fine. This isn't the kind of thing where awesomeness is very possible.
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 memory card works, it's a good price, but transfer data speed is very low - it's only "Class 2" card. Also write protection switcher in my SD adapter for this card doesn't stay in chosen position. So, 4/5.
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 was looking for an inexpensive speaker system for my computer because I burn alot of CD's. I read the description on the Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Speakers with Ported Subwoofer and liked the price alot ($28.99). The system perfoms well for the price. I placed the subwoofer under my desk to increase the bass. The two speakers look good next to my LCD monitor. I would like a little more power to the mid's and high's, but the whole system still sounds pretty well for the price. I would recomend this speaker system.
Unless you want to be tied in to napster and unable to download without the Samsung/Napster software, don't but this unit> I did, and even when you use the intrusive software that comes with it, it is slow and cumbersome. The first unit had to be returned due to a failed hard drive. All in all, a very disappointing product- I expected more from Samsung.
Given that there were many more expensive options, I'm pretty pleased with the quality of these headphones given the price. The covering over the earbud insert is pretty cheap material, but it's not uncomfortable and they do a good job of isolating the sound. Unless you're an audiophile, these headphones should be just fine for you.
I just returned mine. It was compact and worked well, however, I thought the sound quality was poor.
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.
I bought these for my daughter(10 years old) to use on an Alaskan cruise. Realized they were perfect.The 8x magnification was perfect. Easy to find things and enough magnification to see the whales, iceburgs, and eagles. And at this price you can't go wrong.My digital camera and video camera both have 30x digital zoom, and I'd always go back to the binoculars to get a clearer steadier view.
Compact and light with a clean look. Perfect for travelling professionals (who cares more about travelling light than showing off heavy luxury leather bags). The backpack shoulder straps are reasonably padded, wide and sturdy. For me, this is huge. Most of the "slim" or "light" backpack that I've looked at have flimsy shoulder straps.I own a Dell Precision M65, one of those "huge and heavy workstation" laptop (approx 14.5x10.5x1.5) and it fits perfectly in this bag. If you have a smaller laptop you might be able to throw the power cord and mouse in the main compartment, with the laptop itself. For me, these have to go in the front half pocket which make it look a little less "slim" but tolerable. Overall, the look and functionalities of this bag make it a great deal for the price.
This keyboard is OK- much better than my old worn out one but the mouse is not responsive enough. Very draggy. Wish it was better. I use this combo of keyboard and mouse as I have limited space. I plug it into my laptop. I probably should rate it as 2.5 stars.
This has a much better image quality than a built-in webcam. Another nice feature of the webcam is its stand, it can be placed on a desk or if you want to put it on a monitor you can have it pointed at any angle. You can basically put it on anything that has a ledge, i actually have it on the back of a laptop stand. The instructions aren't clear on all the features of the webcam, if the image is blurry or out of focus the black area around the lens turns for focal length adjustments. I recommend opening the webcam and turning it back and forth until the image is clear. Also there are ways to change the top button on the webcam a quick google search brings up a couple different options. To sum up this webcam has many features that are often overlooked until you get the webcam like the stand ant the fact that it can rotate the camera anyway you want.
I hope this review helps those who are debating whether to purchase this backpack. Here is what I have in the lower portion of my bag right now (which is all my equipment) compare the dimensions provided to what you own:-Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)(which is attached to:)-Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasAccording to Sigma's website: Diameter 76.6mm X Length 122mm (3.0 in. X 4.8 in)-Tamron Autofocus 28-75mm f2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon SLR Cameras(off the camera) According to Tamron's website: Diameter x Length = 73mm x 92mm (2.9 in x 3.6 in)-Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens(off the camera) Dimensions (Diameter x Length)= 41.0mm x 68.2 (1.6" x 2.7")- In the last two bottom compartments (which could hold lenses instead of what I carry) I have:- Four 67mm colored filters each in their own HUGE hard plastic protectors- One camera cap- One back lens cap (for the attached Sigma)- One pocket guide for the Canon XTI (very tiny)- One 67 to 52mm step ring in flexible plasticHow does it fit? Very well. I have NOT manipulated the dividers and they are in their original place. I have room to stack another short lens on top of the Canon 50mm if I ever buy another short lens. It is important to note that the Sigma 70-300 attached to the XTI is a smidge too tall and pushes lightly into the top compartment space (which is separated by material filled with what I guess to be foam padding).Now I guess it is time for my complaints...I am a huge fan of the BIG purse movement. I LOVE room for all my personal belongings. I love being able to carry EVERYTHING with me. In my purses I am able to hold a hoodie, six chapsticks, several lip glosses, a few games, checkbook, oversized wallet, snacks, calendar, Tylenol, water bottle, hand wipes, cell phone, two pairs of sunglasses, breath mints, pens, coin purse... oh I am sure I am forgetting things. Nevertheless, I assumed a backpack would be able to fit at LEAST this in the upper portion. I was wrong. I knew the dimensions before buying and tried to simulate the size at home. I figured I would have to cut back on my "essentials" but I didn't realize how much. My compromise? The hoodie will be slipped through the belt buckle and tied in place and I will have to learn to live with a little less when I travel with this backpack.So with the upper size constraints, why did I buy this pack?Obviously, (from my purse contents) I needed a daypack. The Tamrac differentiated itself from others in several ways. It was necessary for me to have the water bottle pockets. Cold and wet water bottles do not mix with electronics (cell phones, cameras, etc.) and paper (checkbooks, calendar, etc.) and the mesh outer pockets became a deciding factor. This ruled out theLowepro Orion Trekker II Camera Backpack (Black). TheTamrac Adventure 9 Photo/Computer Backpack (Grey/Black)was another contender (because of the slightly larger size) but I hated the idea of extra weight due to the notebook pocket I would never use. Additionally, I did not like the way the bottom portion of the Adventure 9 opened. From the photos it seemed like a security risk and had the potential to spill out on to the sidewalk. (Though I could be wrong)Hope this helps!
Ok, I want to start with some warranty confusion. First all Ultrasone headphones purchased from authorized dealers are warranted for 5 years on all cans purchased after Jan 1, 2010. You can't fault that. Simply google ultrasone USA, you want the distributor link.So, on to the review.Build: It's 100 percent plastic, but pretty rugged, and lightweight. it's at least average in build and should hold up for several years.This model has been almost completely unchanged for going on 8 years now. No need to fix it when it's not broke.Fit: The way the earpads slide down is great imo, they slide up and down on the end of the headband, and these should fit the vast majority nicely.Comfort: This is subjective for sure, but I find them extremely comfortable on my larger than average head.Sound: These portable cans sound very balanced and natural. The bass is just right for my preferences. One caveat, they sound better amped, tightening up in the bass, and basically improve in the mids and treble by way of clarity amped. Amping isn't needed, but for myself, the modest improvement is worth the trouble, and even a fiio E6 is enough to gain this advantage. A smaller media player like a Sansa Clip+ won't drive them loud enough for some. The S-logic is a very person dependent thing. Some won't hear it, others will hear it so well, some songs will have an odd feeling at first from the different staging of instruments. And some will only hear a less left/right sounding stage that causes fatigue with some listeners with normal cans.For myself, I don't hear a surround sound type of environment, but rather an airier soundstage with great spatial cues and good instrument separation. Ultrasone is a great, change of pace to the mainstream, and at this price, I think this set sounds far better than it's price might suggest.
I purchased this system from Target for Christmas. Everything worked except for the suround sound when it was in DVD mode. I called Magnavox about the problem, and their solution was to route the DVD signal through the VCR and use it in VCR mode. Well, that takes care of the sound, but viewing the DVD through the VCR diminishes the video quality and doesn't allow you to use the DVD functions on the remote! I took it back to the store and got my money back. I spent a little bit more money and got a fantastic Sony system instead. I'm disappointed with Magnavox on this one. I usually buy Magnavox products, but not after this.
Avoid. I KNEW I should have bought the HK Soundsticks instead! This is what I get for buying this POS... Shipping [not to mention packing!] to ship this back to the West Coast [I'm in Sucklanta] for warranty service would be a PITA....I guess I'll just throw them in the trash :(
When I decided it was time to upgrade my car's audio, I sat to write my requirements list:1- Needed detachable face (for theft reduction purposes). Face attach/detachment procedure shall be easy, and the mechanism sturdy.2- #1 above meant that, for ease of use, no cables should attach to the front face.3- Wanted USB input, so I could bring MP3 with easy. (USB cable at back, see #2 above).4- If possible, easy direct IPOD control through the face controls, via #3 above.5- Because of the large amounts of MP3 that nowadays fit on USB sticks and IPODS, the face display should allow easy navigation through folders, playlists, whatever... and the controls should be easy to use.6- AUX input, for those devices without USB control. (AUX input at back, see #2 above).Also good to have, but not required on my list:7- Mute Input, so external devices can mute the audio (sometimes I am a sort of inventor)8- Bluetooth capabilityWith my list ready, I started searching offers by Sony, JVC, Alpine, Kenwood, Eclipse, Dual, and others...Amazingly, VERY few did make it to the list. Of those few, many could only meet my requirements by means of external boxes, which brought a new requirement: No external boxes if at all possible! Have you seen how little space there is in a car for installing stuff? How is anyone supposed to install the head unit plus a box for USB plus a box for Bluetooth, plus whatever else?At the end, the list came down to a few Kenwood's an 1 Pioneer model. Pioneer won because it felt to me as much easier to use. Also, Kenwood's face attach/dettach mechanism felt cumbersome and fragile.And so I bought a Pioneer DEH-P690UB Premier Unit. (DEH-P6900UB is the same unit, but without the IPOD Dock cable, and a shorter guarantee period).With this unit, everything is inside the head unit, nothing else to buy, no external devices to add (unless you want an External CD Changer, which I believe are useless nowadays, or the Bluetooth adapter which I didn't bought).I have been using it for a few days, and I think it is a great buy. It offers lots of features for a low price, it is very easy to use, the installation was easy, the instructions good enough.I have used it with an IPOD nano, which stays hidden on the globe box, so everything is always neat for passengers and me. The IPOD is also rechaged by the Pioneeer unit.I thought that I would miss the usual "6 buttons for station selection", but using the multicontrol is as easy, and can be done safely without looking while driving.I haven't had the chance to try a portable hard disk, but I have read other people results, and looks like its OK as long as the hard disk's format is "FAT" (Not NTFS), and the power draw is small, as the USB power capabilities are very limited.Also, power up time might be slow when having to scan through thousands of MP3, but this seems to be a problem with other brands as well, and not unique to Pioneer.
We bought this transformer specifically to be able to use a CPAP machine in Italy. We were in several locations and the unit operated as advertised over nearly a three-week period. It was pretty quit for a small transformer also. I would recommend it for people needing an inexpensive transformer for use in 220-240 V- 50 Hz power systems.
This bag is great for carrying my metal detector and gear. It's way better than carrying it in a backpack. This bag is strong and dependable.
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.
this is a regular coil cable that comes with several adapters that would make the whole deal cost surprisingly more than I paid.
I received this radio as a replacement for a 15 year old Sharper Image shower radio. This radio is in a whole other class. While both radios were 'mono' because each has only one speaker, this speaker is of remarkably higher quality.Also, I like the timer function that lets it shut off automatically, though it is a little tricky to set because you have to hold down the power button and it can skip right by the time you want.Lastly, the tuning is excellent. I listen to a station about 70 miles out of Charlotte and I have to wiggle the cord on my clock radio to tune it in well in the mornings. I have no issues tuning it in with this radio.A good choice.PS. The AC power adapter is not included with this radio. You must purchase it seperately.
Like I said in my title I am happy with the ceiling bracket for my Bose speakers andI could enjoy a good surround sound.Thank you to the seller for a prompt delivery.MPadilla
When you first open the box and see the number of parts, brackets, screws, etc. it may appear like a daunting task to mount.However, this went easier than I could have expected. Parts are in the box for nearly every configuration with multiple screws, bolts, washers, brackets for low profile or tilt, extensions, etc.I mounted a 63" Samsung (PN63C550). This required the spacer extenders as the tilt brackets were not flush with the back panel due to the placing of some panel screws (not the mounting screw holes) and a slight back panel pop-out. In my case the mount sticks out from the wall a little further than if the bracket was flush.One improvement I would make is to replace the turn screws on the tilt brackets with locking levers as with my older OmniMount tilt mount.In the end, I'm very pleased with the installation and the results. This is a solid mount and the cost on Amazon was far less than what Best Buy charges for the identical item.
Very inexpensive, works perfectly with my old gateway laptop hdd. Not sure what the dual headed usb cord is for, but it works so im happy.
Delivery was very good. Price of $133.72 (Amazon) is expensive compared to other batteriers. The 9 cell is physically oversized enabling a longer run time, consequently it sticks out the back more than the standard battery: makes it a little "snugger" depending on your briefcase, otherwise not an issue. Apparently Lenovo's OEM n100 batteries have historically had problemses... I did and from reading on the internet, so did many others. I have only had this battery 6 weeks and cannot judge its long term performance. So far it has performed very good.
Hi,I was searching for cheap, fast, quality B&amp;W and reliable printer for home priting.So far only pleasant suprises.1. Separate replaceable print head and ink tanks.2. Ink is CHEAP. one black cartridge lasts about 300-350 one side pages in draft mode (see next) still i did3. Increadible good and fast draft mode for documents. In my oppinion it's better than normal mode because on sheets i use'normal' mode does not look any different just tends to soak thepaper.(i use plain A4 sheets)4. It's not so loud as people say It does not bother me much.5. It's pretty fast for an inkjet printer.Overall it's very good. Better than my previous 3 owned.I hope it lasts long :) so i can firm my good impression.
I bought these things after reading allot of good reviews. but sadly these didn't meet up to my expectations.The bass is very lacking and the sound is pretty low quality. I am glad I bought them thought to get a personal experience of them, although they are stylish and fold nice that's pretty much all there is good to say bout these. So i returned them before the return policy ran out, and moved to another Brand. after trying a few models Skull candy makes, I decided they were not for me.
Perfect, top quality item, just not at the stupidly high price you would find locally. No reason to look further, this is it. You won't regret it.
The Philips 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame has an excellent display that will not disappoint. While it lacks some features such as video support and a remote control that some other frames offer, the display on this frame is far better than any frame that I compared. Pictures display clear, bright and sharp in all light condtions. Everything about this product reflects quality; including its packaging, documentation and functionality.
While this unit does display digital photos and play mp3 files, it doesn't do it at the same time. You can either look at photos or listen to music. Not much point in that as the speakers are tinny and poor sounding so you would never use it as a stand alone music player. It would be okay for background music while you look at photos, which is what I assumed it would do before I purchased it. But it doesn't.
As my title says, "You pay for what you get."The case can carry my ipod, but I cannot do anything on my ipod touch while in the case, so each time I need to select a song or adjust the volume I have to remove it from the case every time. (very hassling indeed)Did I say you pay for what you get?
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.
Should I give five stars to a product that works just as expected? This little accessory did just that. However, it didn't surpass my expectations in any way, so I've just picked four stars - better than average.I purchased a new external drive for video production but couldn't use it for that because there was some sort of conflict that caused the external drive to dismount when I imported data from my camera. My computer had two external drives (FW800 & FW400) and the camera was a firewire connection also. At the suggestion of the maker of the new external drive, I purchased this FW Hub and problem solved. I have no idea why this device would handle the traffic among the external drives better than the internal hardware/software of the computer, but it did.
I am a real person who does not work for, or have any relation to the company GPX. I, like many of you, wanted a bargain CD player. You get what you pay for. This CD player worked fine for about 2 months, then, it went crazy. The play button didn't play, the stop button didn't even stop. It didn't spin fast enough and the CD's weren't recognized. The ESP caused more skipping than it fixed. I don't know who wrote all of those glorifying reviews but they don't have the same product that I do. Yes, the blue color is nice. That is why I give the product one star. It looks nice. If you want a decorative object, buy it. If you want a CD player, look elsewhere.
We needed a webcam that would allow my parents to interact with us and our new baby as they live so far from us. This camera has a great picture and good sound and works really well for the purpose we needed it for.
While holiday shopping this afternoon I got a chance to try out the new Zune. The user interface is extremely easy to use - perhaps even more intuitive than the I-pod. I'm not as enamored with the "wheel" motion of the I-pod player as some, so I was pleased to find the Zune's D-pad style controls responding as I would expect. Everything had that familiar feel - even for a first time user.I liked how the menus went both deep and broad - I had the option to drill down into a specific category, but then I could also scroll across song options within that category. I had a good sense of direction throughout the experience.The music sounded good and crisp. The video seemed fluid - I didn't notice any pixellation. I liked the radio feature too - something I'm more likely to use than the alarm clock or calendar feature on the I-pod. The addition of games would be nice - perhaps something to purchased off of the Zune Marketplace down the road.I would have liked to see a Zune player without the wi-fi at a cheaper price point, but we'll just have to wait and see if the wi-fi music world that Microsoft is promoting really takes off.All-in-all, a good player. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because I would have liked to have seen a AC or car adapter included in the package - you're looking at an additional $40 for the official Power Kit.This one is going on my list to Santa (or in my case - Mrs. Claus). And yes, I'll probably ask for the brown.
Exactly as advertised. Especially like the ability to protect the coaxial cable inputs. Also really like the LCD display panel.
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!
This is the first iPod I've owned. While it's not my style to carry it around with buds in my ears, I bought it to work with my Yamaha home stereo system, and it is excellent in that role. The sound of the iTunes mp3's is as good as the original CD's, there is no mess of CD's to deal with any longer, and the iPod itself sits in a Yamaha Universal iPod Dock and can be controlled by the Yamaha remote with on-screen menus. I found it simpler to forego the on-screen option, as finding music and playlists directly on the iPod itself is quick and easy using the click-wheel. And don't forget that the electronic switching is faster, smoother, and quieter than CD turntable switching. I doubt that I will ever use the entire 80 GB capacity, something less would have been plenty, but at the price the high capacity is still a rational purchase. I had read a few negative reviews about this iPod version before I bought one, but now I wonder if these people have too much time on their hands. In my opinion this product is solidly and beautifully made, works perfectly, is easy to use, and well worth what Amazon charges for it. It seems quite durable, but I guess time will tell. For now I could not be more pleased.
I opened the box and saw those descriptions were missing from the Amazon product descriptions:From Tamron manual in the box -"For best results, use the Tamron tele-converter with telephoto lenses ranging from 50mm to 135mm.""When used on Digital SLR cameras: This teleconverter is not designed for digital use. We do not guarantee its performance when used on Digital SLR cameras."
After three years of almost daily use, my Griffin RoadTrip (circa 2005) finally died [...] Without hesitation I ordered one of these.On the RoadTrip, the ipod mounted right on it and was right in front of you in the power point or lighter socket. This made it easy to see and adjust. However, it also made things dicey in various cars because of space limitations. With the iTrip, this is not an issue. The controller and ipod can be on the seat or console next to you and it plugs into the power point or lighter socket with ease.I got it delivered and tried it in three different cars and it worked perfectly in each one.
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.
Can't beat the price on this product. For the amount of pictures you get, it is the cheapest on the net. Once again, Amazon.com comes through with the best price. If you have a Kodak printer dock, you need this paper, so buy in bulk and save.
WOW!! What a great DVD player! I just bought this ... and hooked it up to my TV and stereo today. The picture is excellent and the sound is First-Class!I own a JVC 3 disc DVD player that couldn't play my CD-R music and I needed a player that would. This DVD player plays ANYTHING I put in it! It even has a NTSC/PAL decoding capability so I can play European formats and don't have to be careful when buying some of the rare DVD's only available in other countries!I love my JVC DVD player for it's video and sound reproduction, but I love this Philips player even more!!!Anybody out there looking for a used JVC 3 disc player??
I purchased this product to enhance my wirless network. I had no problems with the setup. The range was great. I live in a 27,000 sq ft home with upstairs. I had no problems with connecting to the network. The only thing is once you setup using the disk you may want to log into the router to tweak somethings. I also had a problem connecting up my daughter P2P to it but I worked it out.
This unit has pretty good sound when playing DVDs using the built in DVD player. I even tested the crossover point(?) from the speakers to the subwoofers and I could not distinguish where the crossover point is which means everything seems well balanced. The moment I switch to any other mode though other than the built in DVD player (radio, video1 and video2), I get a lot of hiss from the center and rear channels and the only way to mask out the hiss is to crank the volume way up so that the sounds from the front speakers are louder than the hiss. I thought I have a defective unit so I returned it and got a new one and I still get the same problem.Another annoying thing about this system is that the unit itself clicks (not though the speakers) everytime it changes tracks either from a dvd or audio cd. I can live with the clicks, but the hiss is just too much.I'm going to return my unit and get a different and quality brand, probably a kenwood or something.I would not recommend this to anyone until Classic finds a way to get rid of the hiss, otherwise, this would've been a perfect unit for as I am not an audiophile.
I know you can't get something for nothing -- and I guess I forgot that when I ordered the Tamron 18-200 for my Nikon D70. It seems like a great idea -- but one must remember that a super zoom must make many trade-offs. My first bad experience was trying to put two Tiffen filters on. At 18mm it created a black shadow on the sensor. I then started noticing the lack of sharpness and distortion compared to the stock Nikon 18-70 lens. For most of my shots, it probably is OK. But when one counts -- I don't think it will deliver.
The plan came as promised, but the item that it covers is listed nowhere on the contract. If I needed to replace the item, would the contract cover it?
It was great. It can easily replace a tv. This product and the Warehouse deals program is one of a kind, I love it.
I purchased this scanner in Feburary of this year. I was pleased that the installation was easy and for what I used it for the quality of the scans were Ok. Unfortunately, the scanner totally quit functioning after 12 scans! So the referral on this product being a &quot;work horse&quot; wasn't true im my particular case. In contacting the manufacturer, I learned that the effort of getting this scanner fixed wasn't worth the scanner. I would not recommend this scanner or manufacturer to anyone.
Don't know what all the trouble is people are talking about. Inserted CD, followed directions and, voila, everthing worked perfectly. I have a 3 year-old dell desktop, another 2 years old and a brand new laptop. Got the router to network laptop to home network and internet. Shut evertyhing down, disconnected old switch and everything is working perfectly. I have a dsl modem and am getting 5+ mbs throughput. Very happy. I highly recommend this wireless router!
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!
I don't like writing a lot, so I will keep this simple and to the point. To summarize: this is not a very good camera...at all.I first saw this camera at staples and being one of the cheapest cameras drawled me into purchasing. All I really wanted was a simple point and shoot camera and I believed that HP could handle that. I was mistaken.* This camera eats batteries even with the LCD screen off* The pictures are almost always blurry/soft even with shutter at max - I almost never get a good sharp picture* It has a slow start up and very slow write and read* Video is awful, both in video and sound - plus no speaker* Too many menus make it very confusing and time consumingThe only thing that I liked about it was the simple fact that it took SD cards which isn't saying very much. Also, this camera brakes very easily. I put a small force on the extended lens and it jammed and refused to retract. I was also talking to someone with the same camera that said they returned theirs 4 times for the exact same reason.I am very displeased with this camera and do not recommend it in the least bid. My advice would to spend a few extra dollars and get something nice that will last. I am looking into the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4.
I had a laptop fail and needed the data off of it. I bought this and put the disk inside and then I could get the data off of any PC! EASY!
I was a little leery of getting this versus a CD player because I knew I would have to learn how to download music to it, etc. Plus it's more money. But the fancy-schmancy Sony CD player skipped when I ran, so I fell back on one of these. I'm happy I did. It's very light, almost negligible, and the sound is surprisingly good, with preset equalizers for a variety of music types and a manual eq too. The software can be troublesome -- I couldn't get the provided ripper to recognize all the tracks on a classical CD, even after reripping several time. But I downloaded FreeRIP and that works great. It doesn't hold 256 meg, btw, more like 248. I assume the unit's firmware uses the rest. Once I got used to its tiny controls, it's a pleasure to use, and it puts out plenty of sound, even with Sennheiser earbuds. Using the close-to-CD quality MP3 of 160 kbs it holds about 4 CDs. Again, it takes a little while to get the hang of the playlists, ripping music, and downloading to the unit, but once that learning curve's past, it's a pretty fun little thing to have. BTW, mine wouldn't work with OGG, and my provided software only does WMA.
If you are a Pro, or use a Nikon FX format camera and know the difference between D and F, this review's not for you.This is a commentary for the average neighborhood guy, like me, likely using a D-format Nikon, who likes cameras and wonders whether this lens is worth the cool $1,000 it costs.The answer is, "Absolutely worth it!". I've used this lens in its various incarnations beginning in 1976, on the then-Nikon FE and F3. I fell in love with it and rarely used any other lens. I did the kids thing, kids in the garden, kids around the Christmas tree, kids at the beach. That lens made me look like a pro. When I discovered "close-up rings", I realized it was simply the best all-around lens I could own. I did much flower imaging, and in those days, there was not defocus control (on the affordable model, anyway), nonetheless, I got rich, black, blurred backgrounds, setting off brilliant blooms. The only thing it wasn't good for was getting Ma and Pa and the kids all in a single shot in a crowded dining room - that required a less-expensive zoom (the "family holiday dinner" type of lens.This current incarnation, with my D70 and D7000, is still the finest piece of glass I've ever owned. It would be the single lens I would choose, could I have only one. The D-format Nikons don't have the dynamic range of the F-format cameras, but they don't cost $3,800+, either. This particular lens, I would swear, seems to compensate for much for this. It provides a sharpness and color depth that is more real than the stock lenses that come with D Nikons. Put your daughter in the garden, against a colored brick or stone wall, with a little greenery around her, set the defocus control a couple of notches in the "B" (background defocus) direction, open the Nikon up a half-stop, and you'll feel like National Geo material, I'll promise you!The question might be, can I do this with a less expensive zoom, or the 85mm micro? Answer is no. Period. Those lenses are very good, and have their purpose. But for faces, kids, relatives, and for flowers and details (with a close-up attachment), no Nikon lens in the affordable range can even come close to this. I've never had any light leakage issues, never any vignetting (but, then, the D-format Nikons rarely have that issue, unlike the more expensive FXs.This 105 has a long and honorable tradition. Just choke, and buy it. Read all the Amazon folks' reviews. It's a SUPERB piece of glass.I've read a bit about focus problems and the like, but I have not had that issue. Any autofocus lens will fight for focus with geometric patterns, very high or very low contrasts, and the like. You might, as I do, prefer manual focus. Just be certain that you understand how to set your camera body to manual focus first, and set the lens to manual focus, because conflicting lens and body focusing mode can truly damage the camera frame. I would also suggest that you spend some time understanding the camera's focus choices, for choices are many lately, and not completely understood in 10 minutes (at least, for this writer, a very ordinary guy who enjoys cameras and portraiture).Get the Nikon 72mm "NC" protective lens to screw on the front, because I suspect this lens will remain on your camera pretty much full time.It is worth it, well worth the cost. There is chatter about future obsolescence of this lens, and should that happen (doubtful), it likely would become quite costly (some of the older Nikon lenses have done just that).It's been 15 years or so since my manual focus 105 with my FE, and I'm now ecstatic again!Cons: Very expensive, and slightly bulky.Pros: Simple to use, superb quality, and makes the average amateur feel like a pro.
Let me start by saying I was really happy when I heard iPod was going to get some competition. But the Zune fell flat.After owning an iPod mini (which I was happy with) for about three years, I decided in July to get a new mp3 player. Hearing rumors about a full-screen iPod with touch-screen capabilities, I decided to wait. Then I heard about the Zune. A bigger screen than the iPod, WiFi enabled, AND I figured, as it is competing with one of the most successful electronics, it has to be very good. Wrong.The Zune is a prototype. I thin Microsoft rushed to finish it before the holiday season, and it shows. The WiFi isn't good at all, and there aren't enough other Zune-users to use it at all (I have yet to find a good use for it, and I go to a college in the city). Since the Zune service (one pro to this product) doesn't have videos or tv shows, the screen size doesn't matter. The screen is clearer, but I am comparing this to an iPod mini...so.... The color choices (while limited) offer some pretty unique things, but I agree with one reviewer that it looks like iPod's ugly step-brother. It isn't cool looking, and it is semi-clunky. Another disappointing feature is the limited number of options. There are three Zunes, in comparison to I think over 10 iPods. There is no cheaper, smaller nano equivalent, and for those on a big budget, there isn't any shiffle or SanDisk size player. Microsoft needs to fix this.Now, a few pros.The Zune music Store has a subscription service. This is much more convenient that .99 cents per song. Despite this tough, there doesn't seem to be much music available, and as mentioned, no videos. Like iTunes, you can only play these songs on a Zune, and you can only put songs on your player from the store.The back engraving is the final pro (pathetic, yeah, but cool). "Greetings from Seattle!"...a smack in Apple's face.Despite the engraving, this product isn't good enough to knock the iPod off it's high horse. My suggestion is not to buy an mp3 player this season. If you were going to get one as a gift, give a rain check. Apple is rumored to be releasing an iPod phone in January, and the Zune lineup will likely be expanding too. Wait. The Zune will probably get better, and Apple appears to be making more technological jumps.Pros--Zune Store subscription-back engraving- FM TunerCons--bad sound quality-bigger screen is useless, as there few to no videos to watch-little to no WiFi capabilities-clunky and ugly-lack of modelsall I can suggest is to wait...wait until 2007!
I could not be happier with this TV. The 720P version was the Consumer Reports best buy in the 42" Category. I went ahead and got the 1080p version because it was only 100$ more. From my research there were a few concerns with this tv:1. People are saying color has a green tint(easily correctable by tweaking settings on tv): I have not experienced this at all.2. Slow to turn on: doesn't bother me + can change in options3. Viewing angle: the Blacks definitely start to distort if you look at the TV from off center but this is not a problem with the way my living room is setup.DVD's w/progressive scan player(480p) look great, macbook output is very nice withHDMI-to-DVI cable 1080x768. Our cable service only has 10 high def channels(1080i & 720p) which look great. The standard def(SD) 480i channels do look pretty terrible but It's manageable for us at our viewing distance. A few friends got 52" tv's and complain how bad SD tv and DVD's look. I believe it's a viewing distance thing. Make sure you get the right sized tv for your area, if you sit 6 feet away from a 52" tv it's going to look terrible no matter what. Recommended distance for 42" is 6-8'hope this helps,I was a little concerned with shipping.. For my order Amazon used Eagle freight which I had never heard of but guy who delivered was very professional, the box was in excellent condition & he had me take it out of the box, test sound/video/inspect for damage before signing off on the paperwork.
I made the mistake of letting this thing choose a backroads route for me only to find out that it took me 80 miles out of my way. This wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't been riding for 10 hours already and was in the mood for some site seeing. The software for the unit needs HELP! It will not let you easily alter a route it has chosen for you. The mapping software on the PC is much easier to manipulate. So, either plan your every move before you leave home, buy maps as you go or take your laptop with you.The MP3 player and photo viewer work well.Purchased from Beach Camera - Fantastic retailer!!!!!!!!!
haven't seen a diference from a ocz freeze . maybe 2 or 3C coolest.
4 Aug 2012. From the seller in response to my question."Dear valued customer,Please note that the items you ordered are generic, non OEM, compatible ink cartridges, not genuine Canon ink cartridges.This can be very confusing since the picture is the same as the original ink cartridge.We understand your concern and we apologize for the confusion.Our ink cartridges are made from the highest quality materials and contain the original chip from the OEM ink cartridge to ensure genuine ink results, the only different is the price."The seller replied quickly and honestly and I was able to cancel my open order, so I have rated 2 not 1.I don't know the quality of this ink but it is not in a Canon cartridge. I have not yet found an off-brand ink for high quality photograph printing with my Canon i9900 photo printer, so I dare not try this ink. Considering the savings, you may choose to try it.
Great speakers - using them in an open top jeep. The speakers come with plenty of attached speaker wire to run the wire all the way to the stereo from the back of the car, truck. Good value for the price, easy to install.
Functionality-wise this thing works perefectly. Ive never had any issues with the equipment; it's hardy and reliable and will last forever. The only downside is that they really hurt your ears after awhile. I usually just wear it on my neck and point the mic up at my mouth and use my speakers instead.
This cable works great. Don't great ripped off by spending an obscene amount on Monster Cable. You'll be better off buying this and paying for overnight shipping than buying at just about any retail store.
I've used mine to hook up my stereo and computer for a few months now and it's great. It hides under the carpet/rug easily and can be moved with no trouble. Sound quality is great and I've yet to see any problems.
I purchased this bag for my husband, who is a photographer. It has plenty of compartments to hold all of his lenses and other accessories for his camera. It's comfortable to wear, and very sturdy. He's very happy with this bag.
I got a great cable for a great price. It works perfect and was very happy how fast it was shipped right to my door!
I received my tv from Eagle and they unpacked it set it up and turned it on with no problems. We had to wait for Direct tv to change service to HD and that is the only problem I had. They could not hook it up to my Carver Home Theater, and so I have to figure it out. The picture is great the sound, well I used to more sound, better sound. I also receiver it in record time.It came into Newark airport and delivered a few days later. Great Price at this point.........Do It !
Inexpensive keyboard; I've had battery problems since the first week of use. I am constantly replacing the AAA batteries on this keyboard. Over the long run this is a lemon. It becomes an expensive keyboard to own. I should have taken it back in week one.
As of 8/13/2004 this camcorder (PV-DV400) is not available in the US. There are reviews here that date back to 2000, makes you wonder about the integrity of the reviews here at Amazon.
The product was just as expected, and the best deal I found. It was shipped and received quickly. Very happy with transaction!
The Zumo 550 is the 3rd GPS I've owned (60c and a Nuvi) and it certainly measures up very well. The screen and controls are super. Its start up is fast. On the bike it is easy to see and control with or without gloves. Mounting it and runing the wires on two different bikes was very straight forward. It comes with almost everything you need, but if you plan on loading a bunch of mp3s then you'll want to buy a 1 or 2 gig card cause there is little room on the unit itself. No big deal. I am not sure the routing capability is as good as the 60c but more testing will tell (absence of routing is a big flaw in my NUVI). You also can't use it as an mp3 player unless it is in the bike or car cradle because there is no headphone jack on the unit--only on the cradle. That's a flaw. Mine has XM capability and I love XM in my cars but it costs $200 for an antenna for the Zumo. XM is loosing out on that because I'd have XM in a heartbeat with the Zumo but I am not paying 200 to do it. They should be giving the antenna away just to get people to subscribe---maybe require a minimum commitment or something like DirecTV. Basically though the ZUMO is another great Garmin product.
I have a Lifestyle 48 Bose System and these floor stands are the only ones I could find that work with the plug in wire connectors. It was easy to set up. The slot opening in the tube was easy to hid the wires.The only improvement I would suggest is that you could rise or lower the speakers. The stands are not adjustable.
It was my first time purchasing something on Amazon. Will shop again.!!!!!! I am very happy with my ZUNE. When it comes to price you cant beat it. Thank you guys.
I can't find these in the local stores anymore, so I was very happy to find them on Amazon, and for less money than I am used to paying. Delivery was fast as well.
I purchased the Viking 1GB CompactFlash card when I purchased the Canon 20D. I had only taken around 100 pictures when I began to get the "Data corrupt" error. My mistake was that I gave it several more chances. I formatted it several times and I continue to get the same error, not to mention I lost some pictures I had taken earlier which cannot be replicated. It's not worth the money nor the headache. It's better to spend an extra $30 on a better quality CompactFlash card than to have wonder whether you'll lose the pictures you just took.
This is the worst printer I've ever had. It jams frequently. It does not like to take cardstock from either tray. It takes forever to proces something that has a graphic on it. The print turns out light and hard to read. If tray 2 is not completely full, you get an error message that the tray is empty and the printer won't print until you fill it up. Each time after it prints, it calibrates itself for nearly a minute -- when you combine that with all the jamming, it just leads to further delys in printing. Way to expensive for the quality. HP support is less than helpful. If I could give it zero stars, I would.
I have not experienced a power surge since installing this protector. The unit installs easily and is nice an compact. It fits nicely behind my entertainment center.
I just picked up this thing recently. The software does indeed take a bit to get use to. For me it seemed a little slow when its adding songs to the library but it is fast at syncing them. I synced 545 songs in 5 minutes and used up 3.25GB of space.I supposse if you dont already have a well managed collection (id3 tags) then things could get hectic, but i didnt have any issues.My only grip is the storage space is only 30GB. I have almost 10,000 mp3s that I have been aquiring for about 6 years and now I have to pick and choose which ones I want on it.The interface is awesome and simple to use too.Video syncing is a slow process however.Overall though I highly recommend the Zune
I love taking pictures but hate running low on power. This is a good 'low cost' solution that just happens to double as a great vertical picture taking hand grip. If you are considering purchasing the Canon version of this handgrip bear in mind that this one comes packaged with two batteries and Canon's comes alone and is more expensive.
I bought this to connect my DirecTV HD received to a Seagate external SATA drive for more storage space. It works perfectly, and seems to be a quality made cable.
I got this to replace a 2-port Trendnet KVM switch I had when I needed to add a third computer to the mix. I like that it allows you to hot-swap sound, keyboard and usb individually as needed. However, it doesn't work well with my cordless mouse (the keyboard is corded). When plugged into the mouse port on the unit, the mouse behaves extremely erratically (too fast to control, regardless of what setting I put it on in windows). A regular corded mouse worked fine. I tried updating the firmware on the ATEN unit, but it was already at the latest level. So I got around the problem by plugging the mouse receiver into one of the USB ports instead of the dedicated mouse port, and that works. However, now I can't just do a dedicated keyboard swap---I always have to do the USB as well, which so far hasn't been an issue but might for some.I haven't yet attempted to call ATEN regarding this, since other reviews I'd read indicated I wouldn't be getting any useful assistance on such an issue, and I'd already gone thru all the configurations and just really don't want to mess with it anymore. Due to the trouble with the mouse it was a huge pain to get working, and I'm concerned that more fooling with it will only waste my time and possibly make it so that it doesn't even work as well as it does now.It DOES work well though. I would probably get this again, but only after reviewing any other options that were available at that time.BTW, it's a lot cleaner-looking of a setup than the Trendnet, which has bulky wires coming out from three of the four sides. The Trendnet also has a tendency to flake out and not swap or allow keyboard/mouse inputs until you remove all cords and re-plug it in. This is an intermittent occurence, sometimes happening a couple times a day, and other times going weeks without any problems. I haven't had any issues like this with the Aten unit, which I've been using for about 6 weeks now at home with three computers hooked up to it. The two-port Trendnet setup (which I still use at work) I've been using for about 7 months.Overall, I much prefer the Aten unit, and except for issue with my cordless mouse, it works wonderfully.
Good portable unit. Not really for car mount use, but on foot, is great and keeps up well. Accuracy is well within what is stated and takes extreme tree cover to be significantly off.
This puppy deserves a 4.5 really, because there is no such thing as perfect, but then again, for this price, this is a screamer.What is important:The sound quality is great, even with 128kbps MP3s, sound like regular CDs, and I am a picky former musician.Price, well gee, this price for an iRiver is great, Thanks AMAZON, and you shipped it free, but so fast!The headphone buds sorta suck, but they *are* free, and are easily better than anything in a discount shelf. This player deserves headphones with neodymium magnets to be really appreceated!So many features! Man alive! There are plenty of others, that cost more, and don't have anywhere near the controls and adjustments available.Firmware upgrade went easy as pie, you need a computer with a cd burner, but doing the upgrade is as simple as putting the burned disk in the player, hitting play, and leaving it alone until it shuts off after a few seconds.With upgrade there are 8 EQ presets, and 3 user adjustable presets that can be done with base level and crossover settings, and then the same with the treble end. Pretty nice for a cheap toy (it doesn't deserve the title cheap, really)Battery life with MP3s ain't too bad, just not nearly as much as they claim so far that I see, but I am still testing these puppies.I have two of them, and both run great.Loading the disks in the bottom/back of the drive is wierd, and the cover/back is a little bit flimsy, but within the scope of the price, and I don't really see it as an issue if you take care of it, but I would recommend getting a shoulder holder or something and not using it in the pocket to be safe...On some of the weaker MP3s the volume will be just adequate, I hoped for a little more margin, but it is very acceptable.Four line display a big plus, this player has all of the major features of their most expensive models, just not a remote, and no illumination and a few more things.The free cassette adapter is a real plus, and considering the price, it is acceptable though a little bit sad that there is no car or home power adapter... But this *is* their entry level product, and they did a very respectable job, if you complain, you are asking for too much!The buttons feel perfect and the placement isn't too bad.With bass settings higher, it is good, even without the bass boost, though a bass boost button would be nice because each recording responds to the EQ settings a little bit different. I will take the great EQ over bass boost any day, though.Anti shock not too great with cd, but with MP3-cd, wonderful, and both have 3 settings, off, medium time, long time based upon seconds.I was able to setup the thing within a few minutes and it was fun in the doing. The manual is really pretty good, just an occasional Grammar error.Get this puppy as a second player, an entry level player, a nice gift to a friend, a walk around that you won't cry over too much if lost or stolen, though the thief would be getting too good a thing.This isn't a slim thing, but it is smaller than the photo makes it look like. Totally acceptable.A very good product for a very low price.Thanks Amazon and iRiver. I hope that they are good with the warranty, if so, this is a no brainer!
I bought this bag a few years ago and loved it for the first year or so. I love the space this bag offers, the convenience of modifying compartments, and that it is fairly comfortable to carry when it is fully loaded. I do want to caution people, though, to add extra padding aroung the back of your camera. I had a freak accident, where the bag dropped about a foot and a half, and hit the ground at just the right angle. Lo and behold, the screen on my very expensive DSLR was shattered. I know that this was my fault, obviously, but looking at the bag after this occurred, I discovered just how lacking this bag is for padding where your camera sits (at the very top of the bag). This is something that I wished I had noticed prior to my unfortunate accident occurring, and had added additional padding on my own. Make sure if you are using this bag, you add padding yourself to protect the camera. I promptly got rid of the bag and am now using a much better padded LowePro - after having to purchase a new camera. This was an extremely costly lesson learned by me - don't make my mistake.
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.
Good hub, cost effective, good availability, name brand.What I like about this hub is:1) The LED's actually mean something. Many hubs either don't have LED's. Others have an LED per port, but they just light up regardless of a good physical and proper software connection to the PC/MAC. If you plug something into this hub and it is not properly enumerated and proper communications, the LED goes out! This is a good troubleshooting help when you have many of the same device plugged in as I frequently do.2) Has a proper USB Type B input connector. Many other hubs have a Mini-B input connector, so just one more style of cable to stock or loose.I recommend this hub to people using the Concept2 Venue Racing application as it works very well with multiple devices. Never had a problem with one.
Awesome product! I think it can remove anything safely off of an LCD screen. Like the other reviews, it does appear to keep dust buildup down, eliminating the need for frequent cleanings. Definitely worth buying - and the shammy is an extra plus!!
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.
Had some issues with throttling complete 108Mbps speed (Win xp used to crash when using this router with a netgear 108mbps pcimcia wireless card) but 54Mbps works fantastic. Allows setting mac filtering, firewall, WPI-PSK based security and lots more. Control center has a great intuitive interface with automatic upgrade options. Its a great buy. Highly recommended.
I like this product a lot. I have a 5.5 Generation 30GB iPod, and the case fits perfectly! I haven't used the armband and I think I never will. The click wheel keeps working perfectly, no distortions here. The Hold switch is a little complicated, but minimum... not really a problem.The screen protector is quite cool actually. The protector is covered by two layers of plastic. You remove the first layer and then apply the protector (make sure you get it right the first time) and then you remove the second layer. Very clever way of applying a protector. The protector covers all the front of the iPod, not just the screen, which is cool yet unnecessary since the rest of the front is covered by the silicon case. There's also a protector for the back, but I didn't used it because the silicon case protects the back.And once the protector is applied you can't even tell it's there. Sweet!!! :DThe only reason this case gets 4 stars instead of 5, is the additional triangle on one side. I don't think this is really necessary, and it looks a little weird also.Don't think you will regret getting this case. It has worked perfect for me!!!! Go for it!
I purchased the CX7000F printer as I already own the RX500 printer and was very satisfied with it. After receiving the printer and downloading the drivers from Epson that supposedly would work with my Vista Home Premium operating system, I attempted to load the drivers. The printer driver installed without a hitch and works fine. The scanner driver, however, would not install and I have spent over 2 hours with Epson on the phone to no avail. They advised me it wasn't their problem and that I should reload the operating system. The scanner and fax both work fine as a standalone, but I can't access them through the computer. To make matters worse, I have only had the unit for about 2 weeks and have only printed a few black and white documents from MS Word and from the internet and my ink levels are down to 36% for all four cartridges. At this point it is my intention to consider it a lesson learned and to return the unit within the 30 day window.
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 am addicted jogging with music - I don't think I could stand to do it any other way! I've tried a few different pairs of headphones and this Nike behind-the-ear design is by far the best. Sounds good and stays put. Like most in-ear phones they were a little uncomfortable, at first, but now they feel great - I can even put a winter hat over them!Of course I use a totally different set for listening while at home, casually walking around, etc.
I've used laser jet printers, ultra high quality photo printers, and very high quality scanners -- for a small price and a small footprint, this is an amazing little box. It does all three functions VERY WELL. Maybe not as well as a $500 printer or a $500 scanner, but VERY WELL. The ability to make a color or b&w; photocopy without turning on a PC is neat just by itself! The included software, with the ability to write a pdf file, is very functional. I highly recommend it as a single unit solution -- in fact, I've unplugged both my high quality scanner and the photo quality printer (I'll keep them available for that special project...but this single box is now the workhorse!).UPDATE: January 2008 -- it's still working away, making copies, scanning....I'm still amazed.UPDATE: March 2009 -- still the workhorse. Still amazed.UPDATE: June 2010 -- OK, the scan function is inadequate (only 600x1400) and HP didn't upgrade the drivers to work with Apple's OS10.6 so scanning can only be done through Preview rather than the on-device button. Still works, but definitely showing too much age. Given HP's reluctance to play nice with Apple I will purchase a Canon MX340 to replace this workhorse. Wonder if it will last this many years....
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 purchased one of these radios based on features and the extremely low rice. After using it I was amazed at how well it performed. Even with the factory speakers still in my car! There are many advantages that are not advertised. I am so pleased that I just bought another for our SUV and plan to buy another soon for our RV. Ordering was quick and easy. Shipping was immediate. The warranty is a bit scary but extended warranty of 3 years is available for under $10.00. I'd rather buy it and not need it than need it and not have it. $10.00 is cheap insurance. Anyway this is a fantastic stereo. You can't go wrong on this one.
Not worth the money, pointed dish directly at SAT according to the signal meter on the SAT Receiver, was watching SAT TV and the meter still didn't read a signal.
I own a iBook G4, and copying songs from iTunes to this device was easy. I'm a ver exigent quality sound person and at first sight I was wanting t to buy an iPod Nano, but was very expensive for me. One Friend of mine toll me that this Samsung was very very good enough for his daugther so I gave it a chance, and I'm impressed!!The only think that I had to do was update it's firmware (Downloades form Samsung's support page), but that was very very easy. Why? I like see Spanish menus on my devices and with it's original firmware (V.1.1) has problems, but with new one (V. 2.1) was working like a charm.I reallu recomend this product!!! Great work Samsung Group!P.D. If you want more great sound avoiding external sound, buy an earpad pair and put it over the the earpad that comes with this device!
I picked up this hdmi cable after price shopping and review reading. I have bought other cables from cables to go and received good bang for my buck. This cable was no exception.
This antenna has allowed us to get rid of DirecTV and still get over 20 HD channels for free. Wish I would have done this sooner.
When I ordered this product, I read many reviews and tried to get a good background of the Rino 120 to see if the product was worth purchasing. I have had 2 other GPS units, and still have an older GPS III from Garmin and really like the capabilities of that unit. The changes that have happened since purchasing the GPS III are truly amazing. The 120 is packed with so much stuff that I find out new things about it frequently. The greatest benefits (in my opinion) are having a gps and radio incorperated into one unit (less to carry). The Position Reporting is also a HUGE new deal. One can see all sorts of potential uses for Position Reporting - from military operations , to seach and rescue, to rounding up the kids on a camping trip. Other features include the moving map, an alarm clock, calender, and other little trinketsAfter the initial position fix, satellite aquisition is much quicker than the old GPS III. Between SA being switched off and the new WAAS system, I have achieved accuracy (based on what the unit says, of course) of 7 feet.Light and compact, battery usage is not as bad as I had figured, still on first set and my existing headset (motorola frs radios) works fine with this unit.The only downsides to this unit are you have to watch Garmin's software update page for changes, I have owned the unit a month or two and have already done two updates, mind you the updates are free and the 120 comes with the data cable, while I think the 110 does not. The other thing I noticed is that the factory loaded basemap is somewhat crude - roads have been &quot;straightened out&quot; to make the map simplier - not really a surprise though from what I have seen with gps's and maping software.Overall I think that the 120 is a fantastic new tool, with great new features. While pricey for a frs radio, it is fairly cheap for a maping GPS and (in my opinion again) a great price for a unit with both a radio and gps.
I have had this product for a long time. It has great sound and amazing ability to pick up far away stations. I have never had a problem mechanically, (the outside has worn a bit). I am very surprised on the price though. I bought it for $129 and it has gone the opposite way of most electrical products - UP!! And it is no different now than 5 yrs ago.
For such a small, portable device this Color Digital Video Capture camera gives a pretty good picture. Colors are rendered accurately, and the video resolution is good - not exceptional but good. It has a couple of external switches for selecting continuous or motion-activated recording and trning the power on and off. Most of the controls are in the menu, where you can select the amount of motion to trigger on, level of quality of the recorded video, etc.I just wish that it used a removable memory card rather than its own 64 MB hard-wired flash memory, as you need to connect it to a TV or similar device that has an RCA-type video input connector in order to program it or view the recorded video. And having more memory would be helpful (more on that later in this review).It doesn't have sound ***sigh***. You can set it to record continuously or only when it detects motion. If you select the 'Motion Detection' mode, the sensitivity level in the menu has a wide range (1 to 99), but it takes a lot of experimentation and changing of the sensitivity level to get it right. (And you have to have it connected to a TV the whole time you're experimenting because that's the only way to view the menu for changing the sensitivity level.)There aren't any guidelines for what number to set the Sensitivity level to for a given situation. I find that a level of 10 to 14 works like I would expect motion activation to work. You can set it so high (99) that you have to walk within inches of it to trigger the recording mode. It seems to trigger on the movement of heat sources as well as changes in the pixels of the monitored area, as I have had it record a few times during the night in my living room when no movement was occurring.You can set it to record only until the memory is full or start at the beginning again and automatically overwrite. The frame rate is adjustable, from 1 frame every 10 seconds up to what its menu calls MAX (about 15 frames per second, although it seems to depend on what level of video quality you have selected). At 1 frame per second and at best-quality settings, it can hold slightly more than 30 minutes of video. It can run on 4 AA batteries that, according to the user manual, will last about 6 hours. It also comes with an AC adapter. It has a wall bracket that allows you to set it for any angle. If there's an interruption in electrical power when it's using the AC adapter it automatically powers back up in RECORD mode again, a feature that ALL security video hardware should have.UPDATE:I see there are a couple newer versions out now that have up to 1 GB of memory. Prices for the 1 GB version vary from about $340 to about $450. I find the cheapest to be at DefenseDevices dot com.
I've purchased and seen quite a few radar detectors. Never have I seen one so full featured. It seems as though Escort has paid attention to detail in every feature. I love the programming mode that let's the user set the detector to their exact preferences. I, for example, disable X band detection because I know it isn't used in my area. The fancy case is great too. It's nice to be able the throw the detector in the case and under the seat so it doesn't get stolen or banged up in the glove compartment. I'd defiantly recommend this model, and more so over more expensive detectors.
This machine is great, easy to install and a brease to use. The installtions took less that ten minutes and the picture quality is crisp and clear.
It's working so far. Just wish I could add a sleeve further back without having to go through all the ones before.
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!
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.
I have this card for a bit more than a year, and it's very good considering the price, and the fact that most nvidia cards are around 50% more expensive. I'm able to run IL-2 + Pacific Fighters, Medieval 2 Total War and Rome Total War and all the Hitman series max out with res of 1280x1024 with no problem. Also have Star Wars Battler Front to the max with no problem. Never had to face "black/red/white screens of death" or anything like it. The cooling system works very good and very silent. I own a Q6600 with 4Gs DDR2 800mhz and an Intel 975XBX2, running on windows XP Pro. Haven't tried the HD port, but I', very satisfied with the purchase.
Plugged it into my USB port on a 64 bit Windows 7 computer and was up and running in seconds without having to do anything or load any drivers. Love that !! Excellent quality considering the low price. Very pleased.
I bought this camera primarily for a flexible ultra-portable video device but was pleased with the photo quality coming out of this relatively small device. For quick snapshot photographs, the quality, color, and sharpness rivals what comes out of my Canon 300D SLR.While most of you are looking for a great still camera, which this is, you will be pleased with the video quality that comes out of this thing. Full frame 30 frames per second video. It only takes a second or two to start up and you can record about 20-30 minutes or so on a 2 gig card. It won't rival the latest high def cameras but it certainly can compare against a standard def camcorder. Transferring to YouTube or editing is a snap with a format conversion (Mac users - look at Visualhub for this).Battery life is decent. Video obviously consumes more power than taking stills.No product is perfect and of course there are a few gotchyas:1. First, the interface can get a little clunky and confusing. I suggest spending an afternoon with the manual and playing with its multitude of features.2. There's a sizable gap between the camera body and the screen where dust will collect.3. You need to use a Sony's proprietary Memorystick card.4. You can't zoom while taking a video. You have to set the zoom prior to recording.These issues aside, this is probably one of the best point and shoots currently on the market!
This cable works fine. No need to spend $50. on any other brand. I have bought 3 of them and they work just fine.
Fast, do-it-all printer that we are using networked with an Apple Airport Extreme to serve the 4 computers (Macs and PC's) on our home network.Print quality and speed are excellent. Fax options are legion. Only drawback is no built-in networking support requires me to attach the printer directly via USB when I want to use the scanner or photo printing options. Not a big deal for me since we have two laptops in the house.
After returning the first version of this product because of constant paper jams, the replacement would not recognize the printer drivers from the first or allow me to replace them. In trying to overcome this through HP's support line, the recorded message said I would be directed to a representative and then promptly cut off the call (twice). Returned that version also.
Although financial calculators require knowledge of different key strokes and ways of entering data into the calculator, the BA II makes it as user friendly as possible. Definitely suggested for anyone in any level of finance classes.
Generally happy with product. My wife likes comercial free music - buys a lot of CD's. She has an I-pod but she does not know how to download music (not a computer user). XM gives her the commercial free music she likes. The down side is the portablitiy of the unit - loss of signal if not by a southern facing window.
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
Analog gear likes good cables; these are totally passable. They're not gold-plated or ultra hi-fi, but they're solid cables that have never broken on me even after 10 years of use. In a situation or environment where you don't need PERFECT sound fidelity (i.e. anywhere other than a super-high end home theater or audio research lab), these cables should work great.
This is the exact same battery that came with my Canon SD200 camera (digital elph). I wanted to have a spare, and while you can find the replacement batteries (generics) for about 1/2 the price I really didn't want to risk anything going wrong by using any other type of battery. It takes a charge well and has a nice life to it, I am satisfied.
....but the ability to hear a very wide selection of great music, one button recording complete the package.Nice looking unit, easy to use controls and a nice set of accessories, the stock ticker function is useful for neurotic investors, I mean in case you know anyone like that.The value is subjective but in an environment that receives the signal it is hard to argue if you want the things that it offers.
as mentioned by others, relatively inexpensive, and with purchase of a cheap headphone set (forget the one that comes with it) my partner can now enjoy movies on Roku and TV without blasting me out of the room! Bought a second set for our other TV. Highly recommend if you need customized volume.Koss HB60 Infrared Clip-On Wireless Headphones
Well the Canon photo Backpack arrived today, earlier then predicted, and it was as advertised.I had also considered the Lowepro Trekker 200,and Tamrac expidition 3. The Canon in the final analysis had more interior usable space and more external options for carring stuff ( but not by a lot), it was also a few dollars cheaper. All three products offered similar camera/Lens protection levels, and flexable interior versatiality aka configuring storage space to meet your needs.If you can try on the different designs of the manufactors to see what floats your boat.I made my choice based on my planned trip to a few national parks in Utah and what I need to bring on my day hikes. Any one of the three back packs would have been fine the differences are minor,for example the Trekker 200 sits high on the shoulder and has a smaller footprint but we are talking maybe 3 inches in length,it still straps to your back and carries more lens then you should need.
Overall this is a very good efficient printer that I use for work. I print pictures ocasionally. So, I would not even consider an epson printer. Although you may get better picture quality with an epson printer, there printers are not user friendly. When I owned an epson printer, I had to, almost, ever time recalibrate the printer before I printed. I give this HP printer a 4 start because I think it could be faster. When I print color documents or pictures I am very satisfied with this printer.
Great little player with 5.1 surround sound capabilities......however, can get it cheaper at walmart. Just a little hint there.......
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?
VERY GOOD PRODUCT, FOR A SOON 2 B OBSOLETE ITEM GETS MANY SATISFACTORY USES AS IN THE COPY OVER PROCESS
I got this CD player for Christmas, and I was so excited. It played pefectly, until I wanted to listen to CD that I burned myself. The first CD I listened to skipped. I was surprised, because the brand of CD that I used just happened to be Sony also.The CD had NO SCRATCHES or DUST. I made more CDs with different brand name CDs, and different burning software applications. All of them skipped. I returned the CD player to Target with no problem, and got a new one. The new CD player did the same thing.I'm not sure if it was just a random problem, but I would avoid this CD player if you listen to music that you make yourself.
This is one of the most useful devices I have purchased for aiding my close-up photography. I use it to scan a close up scene and pick out objects or features that I want to photograph. It works exactly as advertized. This means that it can be used to view objects from much closer than is possible with conventional binoculars. Of course, it also doubles as the latter, too. Strongly recommended.
This lamp arrived damaged all over the place - the legs wouldn't screw on properly, there were scratches etc. I wanted to return it for a refund. However, Home Decorators does not make anything easy, as they don't want to pay for return shipping. Returns are a nightmare - I would avoid them if at all possible. I finally ended up keeping the lamp and they refunded my money. I would not recommend this lamp.
I have two of these cards, though I have never needed more than one to get all the photos I will take with my camera.Stores a huge amount of photos with room to spare. Very good deal and if you use a camera that needs an XD card this is a good deal and worth having.
This is the 4th screen, and the first one from Elite, that I have used for home theaters over the past 2 decades. The Elite EzFrame screen (120") is excellent quality and assembly is straight forward. The end result is an attactive screen with a very flat surface (i.e., with no waves in the screen material). My only negative is Elite has a very limited choice in the screen fabrics offered the EzFrame series of screens. I selected the 1.1 gain matte white. It would be great if they also offered a 1.3 or 1.5 gain white fabric. In any case the screen works well with my Epson 6500UB projector in a fully light controlled home theater.
I had to buy a new battery for my camera because my old one was flashing the charger and after I called the company they said that I would need to buy a new battery. I looked on the website for the camera and it would be about $40 so I went onto Amazon and looked at the same batteries for about 70% cheaper and after paying for it and for shipping I get the battery and it also didn't work. I also bought a new charger also with the same problem so I had to end up buying another broken battery or charger and a new camera. Very unhappy with this purchase.
Used it for some time and the result was ok. Not too many failures. But the price of 700MB cd is about the same as the 4.7GB dvd now.
Skip Doctor Advanced Optical Repair SystemI bought this product because my Sony portable DVD reader was freezing scenes after about 30 minutes of operation-even when reading new DVDs. I thought my discs were at fault but now I feel the reader has a problem with its lens. My wife has a similar reader and has no problems. The Sony is just over one year old (cost $190) and is out of warranty. I used the repair system on the DVDs but I still had the problem. I did repair a badly scratched music disc and it worked well. Hardly a test of this gadjet-if anyone knows how I can get my Sony reader repaired let me know.Invoice and packaging long since trashed.
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 remote works great. No longer do you have to set the timer or have a cord connecting you to your camera. I am able to take my photo by pressing the button that is hidden in my hand. I like to take photo's of the birds feeding from my bird feeder but they would fly away when I would approach them with my camera, well that is not an issue now, I set the camera up and snap the photo from my hiding spot. Just too cool, buy one you'll be glade you did.
it didnt work with my mac. i dont know why. it gave a black screeen after a couple of minutes of picture
1. Olympus doesn't provide drivers online. Why not? It's not like they have any value if you haven't purchased the player already.2. The VN series is evidently not compatible with Windows Vista. It won't let me reinstall the drivers.3. The forced file hierarchy (A, B, C groups) is dumb and causes problems. Why can't I just plug it in and drag/drop your files in Windows Explorer?4. When you speak, S's pop even when you're a couple of feet away.I wish I had purchased another brand.
Since I'm not a technophile I decided to let my eyes do the "walking" prior to LCD purchase. After viewing a vast array of TV's, the quality of the pix on the Syntax LT32HV jumped to the head of the line by a wide margin. After checking the specs I found them to be not too shabby either. Best of all, the price was unbelieveable low. I was even more impressed when I connected it at home (to Cox cable). Syntax ! Where have you been hiding?...Highly recommend it! PS. remote could use a little more sex appeal.
I actually do not have this camera, but many reviewers in other sites say that picture quality is "very good" or "excellent"!!! How can it be so bad like "one star" or "the worst camera in the world"? OK, I can imagine that this machine is not perfect, but I am secure that it is a good camera, like all Olympus models before it, specially at this price. May be the person who wrote this doesn't know how take picures at all...Remember: the most important thing in a good picture is the person behind the camera.
I bought the 810 model, which is similar. Worked generally fine, but because of its shape, easy to drop or fall over. I put it on top of my desktop, and accidentally it fell on the wooden floor, and since then, it has not turned on. Too fragile.
Despite claim from manufacturer this product wouldn't interface with mac. It wouldn't load the mp3 format from itunes and it took forever to load a video. I returned it it to amazon.
This alarm clock is very large. It took up a quarter of my nightstand! And the sound quality was nothing to brag about. I returned it. Not impressed.
Good quality. Nice size. Plenty of room for everything. I have never used a backpack before, so it will take some getting used to. There is definitly a place for everything. I think this camera backpack is the best choice for the money.
For $20, you can't go wrong. I followed the tips for setting to international mode with one difference. I set all 4 presets to 87.9. Each time you restart, it defaults to some other setting. If you set all the presets to 87.9, you only have to push the preset button once to get back to 87.9. Now for the quirks. If you wait too long before choosing the next playlist on your ipod, you lose the station. Sometimes, after pressing the preset button and going back to 87.9, all you get is static. If this happens, unplug the device from your car, plug it back in, choose the preset, and you're good to go again. I've had a couple of times where my ipod just stopped and locked up, and I couldn't get it going again. I think the battery may have been very low when I started, and putting it on my recharger at home brought it back to normal. I just got back from a road trip through the southwest states, and the itrip performed great. We played it for up to 10 hours a day with no static and no lockups. When we stopped for the night, I recharged the ipod in our room to be sure the battery was on full the next day. I sometimes get a little radio interference around town where I live, but hey folks, it's FM, and that probably happens no matter what device you have. Yes, I have to turn the volume up on my car radio, but so what? It's not like the volume control is hard to use! I don't see any difference having the transmitter close to the radio. Overall, I'm happy with this device.
So far I'm very pleased with these Binoculars. Exactly what I was looking for. They may not have the Brand name recognition but from the use I have received out of them so far I'm very pleased. I have not tested the waterproof claim & will not intentionally test the manufacturer's claim. Word of caution though. If your looking for binoculars that you can hold just with you hands, do not get these as they are heavy, as described. Or if your looking for binoculars for short distance(Less than 100 yds or so) you do not what these as you focusing capabilities are for greater distances. They're diffidently for far off viewing! Prob not good for ball games due to size & weight. Example use: I live 30 miles north(Higher elevation looking down, approx 5 to degrees) of a large city, Just watched the 4th of July(Although these was some fog/mist) I could see the fireworks very well.As far as the craftsmanship of the binoculars, I don't think you'll find a better pair for the $ for what they do. The feel/grip is good as they have rubber coating & do not slip in your hands. The lens seem well made. I've owned only a few pairs of binoculars & used several borrowed pairs in the past & you can tell better quality from handling & mostly the vision aspect & these a good. As far as durability I've only had them for a 2 months now so I can't make any reliable durability observations. Many cheaper pairs I've borrowed seem to not allow full vision(Full aspect, Peripheral) focus. These give full field of vision focus. I've had the opportunity to use expensive binoculars in the past & for the money & for what these do(Very good for night time sky watching using a mono pod & anything long distance(Beyond 1/4 mile) I'm very satisfied so far. I'm not an optics expert. Hope this helps you find what your looking for.
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.
These headphones have given me a whole new way to experience games. I was playing Left 4 Dead for example and i could "feel" the machine gun shacking me as I fire, the zombie hit me, amazing. The microphone quality is great, sturdy. Also I don't about the others but they vibrate to music too, the headphones are very much worth it!
Although NEVER mentioned in the product description, Garmin GPS units in this general category are NOT Mac compatible. They work ONLY with Windows. For such a well-known brand, this is surprising and extremely inconvenient. The ramifications of this are that the GPS works fine in the field, but waypoint transferring and mapping must be done on a PC platform. Don't have a PC? You're out of luck. Something I wish I had known before spending several hundred dollars on the receiver.
I bought the camera as part of the christmas rush and got an excellent deal in the prorcess - camera + dock + 32MB card. The camera is very easy to use and the LCD screen is good(though a bit difficult to read in sunlight). the slideshow feature is cool and my family really enjoys watching the photographs on the TV with the included A/V cable. The connectivity to the PC is decent and quite fast through USB (although sometimes the software fails to find any photographs on the camera, but seems to work after reboot). Please buy the camera only with the dock as it comes with rechardgable batteries which are a necessity. the normal lithium ion AA cells don't last even for 10-15 photographs with the LCD preview on.
When I ordered this and it was so cheap in price I did not expect too much, but just needed something to add a few electric gadgets I occasionally use when doing crafts. WOW, this thing was heavy duty even the wire, has a plug-in that goes flat to the plug so you can put behind furniture etc. Wish I had gotten more for that price. Oh has labels for VCR, TV, Stereo, etc, color coded.
Excellent, no complains, protects my Seagate Freeagent Go day and night. If you're looking for a cheap protective case, look no further than this. The little pocket inside is excellent; I keep my USB cord for the drive there, so its always available whenever I need it. And the strap is very secure. All in all, probably top 5 portable hard drive cases on the market now.
Small in size yet great sound!Pros:small, great design, great sound great featurs, unbeatable price.cons:* Software for computer sucks! it is so cruel and slo and is missing basic features like search for song by keyword. It will also not reccognize all tipes of tags for song info which means you have to often label the songs manually.* instalation is tricky and support is no good. I had a problem setting up the wep key for the wireless connection. it just wouldn't accept it. I called support but they kept teling me I should call my router manufacturer. After playing arroung with the setting for a great long while I figured out that the stereo will take the code in ASCII while the router took it in HEX. this was easy to fix once I figured it out.Botton line: great product worth the money. Note that philips will soon come out with a "higher end" wireless broadband system which will have better speakers and 3 CD changer.
Great way to hear things on the radio I wouldn't otherwise be able to hear. Not easy to assemble with given directions, for me at least.Delphi SA10118 SkyFi XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Vehicle Adapter Kit
I'm currently using this surge protector for my computer room in my apartment, and it has enough outlets for two Xbox 360s, two monitors, two pairs of speakers, two PCs, a battery charger, printer, network switch, and I've still got an open outlet. Prior to this, I was using a 7 outlet surge protector, also from Belkin, and was constantly switching plugs. I need to play Xbox with a friend, well, I guess I don't need the printer right now. Wait, actually I do, let me switch to headphones for a bit and unplug my speakers. Dang, that was the network. Guess we'll have to start that level over.The only problem I've seen with this surge protector is that unplugging devices has popped out the sliders that block the outlets. They pop back in fairly easily, but I'm sure I'm going to lose them before too long. I guess the good thing is that I don't need to plug and unplug nearly as often anymore.
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 bought the charger and it worked perfectly for three weeks. Then it stopped working. I returned the item hassle free, postage paid, full refund because I had it less than 30 days. Maybe I just got a bad charger. I will order another one from amazon and hopefully it will last longer.
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 wanted to get an MP3 player but didnt want to get an IPOD as they are more expensive than I wanted to spend... This SanDisk player is so easy to use, download music and listen to... It took me only minutes to learn how to use it and now I can work out in comfort listening to my music instead of the machines making noise..Great Product
After my e-mail to goldenapple we have had several e-mails. Each one I do the same thing. I have told them the DVD's I used and the 2 methods I tried to record and have been asked twice to use DVD +R which I have from the beginning. The DVD does not recognize the DVD. Works as a playback machine but not what I ordered it for. I feel I have been patient. I was supposed to recieve a call this evening, waiting. I e-mailed and said it was time for a refund and return and recieved this response.
Takes care of telephoto and macro photography. In addition to the 18-70mm kit lens, you will be able to take your normal, wide-angle, and slight telephoto images too. With a macro capability of 1:2, by reducing the focal length of the lens, you will be able to take pictures of tiny objects from a distance. Auto focus mechanism is slow at times and not silent, but it is not too much of an issue since Sony alpha's have an eye-start focus sensor that reduces the time to take a picture. Bottom line good second lens until you can save up for a Zeiss.
This player is advertised as USB 2.0 and it is NOT USB 2.0. The transfer rates are very slow, they act like USB 1.1. Other than the poor transfer rates this is a good player. Tech support personel for RCA / Thompson are dumb as rocks. They tried to tell me the audio bitrate of an mp3 affects the transfer rate from computer to the portable device. They also said that MusicMatch made the trasnfers faster which is not true as well, as the device is made for drag and drop functionality. If you want USB 2.0 DO NOT buy this player. Also check out the circuit city website link here about the same issuses other people are having 4th one down on this page http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/93719/pageno/2/helpfulAction/1/helpfulOid/99664276/sortby/1/order/D/originURLEncoded/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.circuitcity.com%252Frpsm%252FcatOid%252F-12952%252FN%252F20012898%2B20012952%2B40001382%252Flink%252Fref%252Frpem%252Fccd%252Fcategorylist.do/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs4th one down on this page as well http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/93719/originURLEncoded/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.circuitcity.com%252Frpsm%252FcatOid%252F-12952%252FN%252F20012898%2B20012952%2B40001382%252Flink%252Fref%252Frpem%252Fccd%252Fcategorylist.do/pageno/5/order/D/sortby/1/order/D/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs
I bought this printer at a much higher price because I just couldn't wait. Actually, I bought it from Amazon which had the best price last December. I have not been disappointed. I am always on the perennial search for the best photo printer and I found it. I won't be looking for awhile. I just might have paid the higher price again for the quality I have received.I am a Photoshop Elements user who does lots of jiggling with a photo. Previously I uploaded the shots to photo printing websites for the best quality. I print photos that are superb. You will get great quality with B/W and sepia which is a special feature of this printer.You will also be pleased with the life of the inks. I have had other photo printers and the longevity of these inks is admirable.I have previously purchased Epson and Canon photo printers but HP is definitely the best.
Just what I needed, great sound, very stylish, sometimes too much bass, but you can graduate it. 100% Recomended!
The Sony 4 GB memory stick is a fake. When I pulled it up with my USB it only said there was 1.60 GB available, meaning there is supposed to be at least 3.40 GB more of free space on it. This is the first and last time I'll purchase anything from this seller.UPDATE:I just received a call from the company Worldwide Industries themselves , and when I notified them about the issue, they told me to contact sony to confirm if this was a fake product. The man in customer service was pressuring me to remove the bad feedback I gave them for my disatisfaction for the product, and as gullable as I was, I did. When I called up Sony, their personnel indeed said that this was fake and there should at least be 3.5 GB available. I should of followed my first insticts, but all I can do to help those who are contemplating on buying from this seller is telling them to NOT support this seller. They have customer service that tries to con you out of your cash. Just like one of the reviewers below said, "this is disgusting."
I bought this to connect my older S-video Hi=Fi receiver to my TV in our family room. Because the TV and Hi-Fi are located further than normal apart I needed a 25'cable. I was concerned about signal degradation but picture looks great. The connectors on this cable are exceptionally well made and are rugged.
Despite a few minor drawbacks, this player really performs. The entire unit is a bit bulky compared to other players, but is comfortable to use, especially with the rubber buttons and unique volume control/menu button. Probably the best feature is its flexibility. You can get a Jumpdrive from 64 - 512 MB, depending on your needs. And since the drives are USB 2.0, you can load up with music pretty quickly. And for the audiophiles, the sound quality is good, on par with anything from Creative, although I would recommend replacement earbuds/headphones. The only real disappointments are the random function (which I can't get to work correctly), and the necessity of 2 AAA batteries as opposed to other players that only require 1. But if you can live with those, this is an excellent mp3 player for those who want flexibility and performance without having to shell out $300 for an iPod.
As others have said it: This is an all around very good camera. It's got a decently sized sensor (4.1MP), 3X optical zoom is not a big WOW, but most film point-and-shoots come with no zoom at all.LCD viewfinder is decently sized, though more expensive ones are, of course, bigger. The video mode is great and it's a good thing to have that AV cable for a quick share.If you are an average to sub-average picture-taker, like me, you will most probably not have a tripod around, so that alone will guarantee you blurry shots at sub optimal lighting conditions, unless you use the flash. So most of the enhanced scene modes, including nightime modes and also the manual control mode will most probably get blurry results. The good thing is that the camera will tell you when your shot would be prone to "shake" blur. That way you can decide to either not take the shot, adjust lighting conditions or get (if you have one) a tripod.It's a sturdy camera. It's over a year old and has survived at least one major fall, with some bumps here and there.The only thing I've noticed is that lately the pictures are turning up with a slight greenish feel on them. I'm pretty avid on photoshop and know how to correct the pics to get them lifelike colors, and the difference isn't bad. Not many people notice it, but I do, maybe since I like to edit photos very much.In the end, if you don't have alot of money and want to get the most "bang for your buck", go with this one - specially if you are just starting in the digital camera world as I was at the moment of purchase.
this fan is cool as hell is so quite it doesnt make any noise at all very satisfied with product.
This accesory kit is the perfect companion for your DCR-405. It's fits perfectly on the main compartment and it's very portable.It's a must for a Handycam propietary !!!
a fine camera. the only thing wrong with it is a bad bettery door. this needs to be redisgned. otherwise 5 sTARS.
I got this case for my external hard drive. I just went to zip it up and it broke!!! So never buy this product it was a waste of my money and time.
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!
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
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 bought this in January, but didn't need it until March. I doesn't work at all and messed up my printer. I can't return it because it is passed the Amazon 30 day return policy. I called the number on the box and it is disconnected. What a rip-off. Amazon shouldn't let them sell defective merchandise on their site!
I love this keyboard, the keels have a soft feel and the glass look of it is very unique. I spilled water on my old one and had to look hard to find this model since Mac made a different keyboard for their new line of PC's. I just love this board, no gripes at all.
One of the wireless keyboard i had. I'm able to control my laptop from 11ft away with no problem. I have my laptop connected to my TV
This is a very nice case. Looks great, well made of soft leather. The fit is absolutely perfect. The price can't be beat and the package arrived in just a few days. If you have an older model iPod, that this case would work for, I'd recommend getting one for it. It really protects it well, and give a new look of class to it.
Starting grad school last year, i found that owning a USB key is as important as inhaling a cup of coffee in the morning. Without it, i'm disoriented and work definitely goes slower...At the start, i had a 128kb key of a different brand and some of my friends had Cruzer Micros. I liked them instantly because of their tiny size and the option to add color savers so that they didn't get mixed up. This year, i decided it was seriously time to upgrade so i got the 1GB micro retractable cruzer. My thoughts? Mixed...The size of this new cruzer is comparably small, maybe not AS small but still tiny compared to the rest, which is great. The 1GB space is also pretty great (esp after having a 128kb a year ago), and its not too expensive at all. The case design however leaves something to be desired, and the U3 program...? well first things first.The old cruzer's case is silver with a seemingly sturdy design and a cap to top em off. This one, black with no cap but a retractable design seems a little flimsier than the last which isn't comforting when your important files are stored on it. But the retractable design is sweet because no worries of a lost cap. HOWEVER, the flaw in the retract-design is that there isn't ANYTHING that covers the usb port when its not in use. I assumed, before buying it online, that when you retracted into the not-in-use position, a small cover would flip from the inside and cover the opening so that dust, small particles, water or whatever couldn't get in easily. Not so. When retracted, the USB port is still visible and open to the elements. Not something i'm happy about since the point of a cap/cover is to protect from stuff, and the point of retraction is to not have to worry about the cap or cover. So really, the key point of retractable covers is missed.Now onto the contentious U3 program. Do i love it or hate it? Neither - i don't really care about it. BUT, here's the thing, this USB key doesn't just go into my computer, it goes into other ones as well - and THOSE people HATE the program. In giving my micro to someone else to grab one of their files, it takes a minute longer than it should because it starts loading up the U3 program. People who don't own a micro freak out because this foreign thing is telling them they need to restart their computer for this new program (which they didn't ask for) which is trying to load up for the first time. Not a crowd pleaser.So because a simple file transfer takes longer and because not everyone wants the U3 program loaded automatically onto their computer, i figured it'd be better just to uninstall it. Easy? Just as the above reviews said, not so much. So, i did a google search and found the official uninstall website: http://www.u3.com/uninstall/. Since then, this puppy has been ready to go the second i pop it into anyone's computer without any programs popping up demanding to be downloaded.All in all, i don't like the U3 program but that site about got rid of it in a quick minute. I like the 1GB of space on a very small-sized USB key, but my new cruzer micro 'key' won't hang off a keychain anymore because its way too easy for the elements to enter the port thanks to the retractable-but-not-replacing-a-cap design of late.
Just a quick warning - this is not the adaptor for your new Macbook Pro firewire interface. I'm sure there is such an adaptor - I haven't found it yet. Maybe another kind reviewer will add a link here.
This product arrived and the color was Pink not Crimson Red as stated and as seen in the picture! It would be a waste of my time to repackage and send the item back and a waste of my gas to go to the post office.
Great Product - Cheap Price.Good Guage Wiring...Make sure when wiring an amp to wire to a GOOD GROUND...and don't run the power right next to your audio cables.
Item arrived, did not fit the car wiring.Tried to send it back but have to pay certified mail which cost more than the item.Did not bother to send back.Vendor should have provide a return labelThis is real customer service.
to a common problem. The compact disc...not so compact when you accumulate a lot of them. This is a well built case, my only issue is the last 5 or 6 sleeves are extremely difficult to add/remove discs when you fill this case up. It would be nice if you could remove sleeves (like a 3 ring binder). Overall a fine product.
This product is amazing as soon as you get it but it will break within 1 year. - Keith Clark
What can I say, I wanted to connect my new desktop computer to my wireless network. Rather than purchase a wireless card that could be installed within my computer, I read the reviews and found out the reception was much better using one of these external devices -- and it's nice that I can move this device from computer to computer if I need to or keep the device a small distance away from my computer (in case I ever decide to put my computer in a cabinet or whatever). Furthermore, setup was pretty smooth, the included software made it easy. And, this Linksys device works just fine even though my wireless base station is made by SMC. Plus, it's [inexpensive]. Overall, it's a great value and it performs exactly how it's supposed to. If you're interested in adding another computer to your wireless network, consider buying this product.
I use it indoor on the floor in corner behind tv. In St Paul MN I get 20+ stations with no drop outs.
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 dropped the lens case with a Panasonic 14-140mm lens in it and no damage! Twice! Trust me.....I was not trying to test the case. Dropped due to my own clumsiness! So it clearly does the job. Perfect solution if you have three lens. The case helps avoid carrying a bulky camera bag. You carry a lens (up to a 4.5 inch long) in it and a GH2 with 2 lens in a Aero 3336. Not sure why Tamrac stopped producing that particular model of Aero. Not listed on their website anymore. Back to the lens case...highly recommended! Solid construction...will last a long time!
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
They fall apart after a couple weeks - just long enough for the store return policy to go out of effect. I had a set of sony earbuds I recieved when I bought my diskman that gave out this year. So if you read between the lines; my last set was about 9 years old and I obviously know how to care for earbuds.Then the rubber insulation started to rub off and disintegrate. Later it started to crack in other places. I called Sony Customer Service right away when the first problem appeared, but was connected with a very rude person in India who told me this was normal wear and tear and that Sony would not do anything for me. I had to persistantly request to speak with a supervisor before she would do so. The supervisor and then that person's supervisor would not listen to me that this was a brand new set of headphones and insisted that this was due to normal wear and tear. I'm sure they just read their responses from a provided script from Sony.Obviously, the quality of Sony products, as well as their attitude toward customers has gone downhill. I own many Sony products, but will not ever purchase another.
This fan works great and looks nice! I would highly recommend it for the price and it shipped very fast!
I have owned this digital photo frame for about 2.5 years now. I have never actually had it up and running because each time I try to load pictures up, I get so unbelievably frustrated with the computer software and the frame's functionality and organization that I quit. I am trying once again to tame this beast, but it's sure putting up a fight with me again. The only reason I gave this one extra star to give a grand total of 2 is because of the "good intentions" and the look.I would not recommend you purchase this digital photo frame unless you have a lot of patience and stamina. It would also help if you aren't too "anal" about the organization of your pictures on the frame. I sure hope Philips has improved the software and functionality in their newer digital photo frames because they really were way off with this attempt...very poor.
I used olympus tape recorder for lecture notes when I was in school. It helped me so much to pass those tough tests in the "old golden days":) In the past, I tried several voice recorders including Sony & panasonic, but I have to say Olympus is the best. When I decided to upgrade my recorder to digital, I purchased Olympus VN-960PC 128 MB Digital Voice Recorder with PC Link in local Sam's club. The quality of voice recording is so much better compared to tape recorder. But it has very small memeory, and does not allow me to carry my favorite songs or recordings from other sources with me because it only allows loading recordings to PC, not the other way around. Finally, I bought this model from amazon( but mine is 2GB memory), it's great. I love to load MP3 music to the recorder and listen to them when I walk or jog. The quality of recording is crytal clear. MP3 playback is wonderful. It's so easy to use. I just wish I'd bought this one to begin with.Also, I want to sing praise to amazon.com. If I had any problems, Amazon took care of it in a timely manner. What else can I ask for. it's truly one of the most trusted place to shop online. Thanks very much for taking good care of your loyal customer.
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.
It arrived as expected. Colors make it easy and works better than expected.Didn't think the colors would matter but they make it easy to find what I need.
Overall these Motorola Radios have worked out great for us. We mostly use them outdoors for snowboarding, biking, etc. Our only complaint is that the volume is very low. You have to turn the volume way up to hear the other person, but then other sounds (alerts, etc.)are REALLY loud. I think this is the same complaint others buyers have, but we don't regret the purchase.
This product does not work with windows 7, the driver package will not install and logitech does not support this device. I really thought we were beyond the days of lame excuses for developers, but apparently we are not. If you own Windows 7, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
The unit powers up but the drive never spins up. I assume that either the drive is defective or the controller card. Online help is useless. I called SimpleTech support and no one answers... their "after hours" message says that they are open from 6:30 AM but they are still not open for calls 2 hours later. Maybe their clocks are also broken? Interestingly the sales department also does not answer even 1 hour after their business hours begin (after 7:30 AM).Don't buy this -- they have no support at all.
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!
It's a little bigger and heavier than past iPods but hey, they need to fit 80 Gigs in there somehow.
I haven't used this type of product before, so have nothing to compare it against. I am very happy with the time saved in scanning cards, and impressed with the recognition capababilities (address, title, etc.) It still takes some time to review cards and move around a couple of fields or fix the occasional typo. I send the data to outlook. It would be nice to be able to sort by what was already sent and what has not been sent (rather than "sync"). It would also be nice if the additional information ended up in "notes" in outlook (maybe a mapping matter).Overall, I am very happy with the product.
First and most important... the latest firmware update fixes the problem of the battery draining while the Inno is "off", so that issue is no longer a problem. The Inno now goes into a deeper sleep mode while turned off. One minor inconvenience is that it takes a little longer to start up after the unit has been turned off for a while. No big deal as the battery doesn't drain while the unit is off now!The Inno has all of the features I want in a music player. XM provides a lot of variety, and the record feature of the Inno ensures that I can access songs that I like whenever I want. One button song recording is a great feature. The screen presents all of the XM information clearly and concisely. Lots of variety from the XM content (recorded and live) combined with MP3 playback - what more can you ask for?In short, the Inno is a great product, and I couldn't be happier with it.
Set up was easy, but the instructions were limited on fine tuning. Initially there was hissing but this was resolved by turning the volume up on the computer, then adjusting volume on the headset. Range is good and has never lost connection while walking throughout the house (1200 sq.ft). Extremely comfortable, ear cups fit around the ears well and can be worn for extended periods. Charging cradle is clever; just hang the headset on it to recharge since the cradle is plugged into the wall.
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. Unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to try the Kodak Sport camera diving. 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 and the Kodak Max Sport cameras is that they are easier to use in the water. The Fuji has the better button for taking photos, and both cameras have a large knob for winding the film, which is especially handy if you are wearing dive 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. Skip the Konica and the Kodak Max Wet -- they are just too difficult to use. And, if you do plan to go Scuba diving, give the Fuji a try. Also, a word to the wise, be sure to buy your cameras before you leave on vacation. I brought 3 underwater cameras with me to Tahiti and still ended up buying the Konica Waterproof on the cruise ship.
I am so angry about this machine and SONY REFUSED to admit it is a lemon. I have had it only 24 months. I beg you to Read on before you purchase a SONY.I bought this machine due to the media center and all the percs, but mostly for the Sony name. Unfortunately Sony has dropped off my list of EVER buying anything from again. I had my hard drive go 1 month out of warranty, the recovery discs (I made 2 copies) did not work, had to beg and plead Sony to replace them, after going through 1.5 hours on the phone 2 separate occasions, and several layers of help, they finally agreed. The rep at Sony admitted it was probably a bad spot in the hard drive when I made them. OH REALLY, then why don't you realize it was a bad drive under warranty?. NO WAY!! 5 months after the 1st replacement hard drive was installed (which I had to purchase) the hard drive went bad again. 18 months after purchase the flatscreen monitor went out. Called, whew it was under warranty for 3 years. Boy, did I luck out, was told it would be at my home in a week. Two weeks later, sweating it out because we were moving to another place, not to mention a different country, I called Sony, they assured me it would be at my doorstep in 3 days. 3 days later, and 3 days before the packers came, I called Sony again, OH NOOOO... They didn't even have it at the monitor replacement center. Wait I was given a RML, I gave Sony the RML when they told me it would be at my doorstep in 3 days. I do have to admit, after all this I finally got a great individual. Not good statistics.. 15 bad, 1 good...99.4% incompetents, not good customer service..... Now, sitting here writing this opinion I am on a friends machine. My motherboard went out. Sony will not do a thing about it. I cannot believe this. $3000 for a computer and all the replacement items, and I am sitting with a machine that will have to have a motherboard replaced. Well, looks like the recycle bin for this. I cannot stand all the stress associated with Sony products. The moral of this story: if:anyone who is going to purchase a Sony Machine, DON'T, if you are hell bent on a Sony, buy the longest warranty offered, take a valium before you call Sony for help, and don't hold your breath for it to arrive at your door. Too bad I have a login name, but I will sign off saying Never going to be Sony Owner Again!!!!!!
These cables work great and are much cheaper than what they try to sell you at Best Buy.
works the same as my Sony memory stick, for much less money. great value!
I have shopped around including going to Circuit City, Target, Best buy etc... their cables are over priced and I cannot understand for the life of me why???? This cable has worked flawlessly, my Sony Wega mated to my Samsung home theatre is just simply awesome... every bit of the 1080i... buy with confidence... the price is a no brainer... and I am a very picky buyer esp when it comes to electronics... I read, read, read, and then read...
this player is very well worth the price. it sounds very nice if you buy better headphones. i had no problems at all installing the software and drivers. i think all in all, i was able to begin listening to my player with 10 songs (@ 96 kbps) in it within 5-10 minutes. although the player is truly small, i think the picture here is slightly deceiving. the part where the batteries are inserted in the back potrudes slightly outwards such that the player isn't flat. if you look very carefully at the picture, you'll see that it curves in the back. also, besides the not so hot headphones, the case that they give you is pretty ugly. it's all clear with two buttons (like metal buttons on a jacket). but since the case is all clear and the player so small, the buttons are comparably big, obvious, and ugly. that's why i don't even bother using it. the player has all the basic features and the following:dsp (flat, bass, pop, rock, jazz)mode (shuffle, repeat, both)lockexpansion slot (up to 128 mb = 128 + 32 internal = 160 mb)there is no resume feature nor a backlit lcd (just a regular one). i use this player for running, walking to class, and when i'm doing chores around the house. the battery life is very good. with 2 AAA batteries, i usually get about 8-10 hours of life. i haven't really dropped it much, except in the house where there's carpet, but so far no problems whatsoever. for the price, this player is a pretty good buy. i would recommend getting a cooler case if you want to go running and strap it to your arm. else, just slip it in your pocket and you barely feel that it's there.
The exact fan I was looking for. Our old one died after 7 years of running nearly every day. Got the previous one in high school, used every night at college and every night still. When it went I had to get a new one. It really knows how to move the air. It is definitely loud though. I am so used to it I cant sleep without the sound of it. The front screen also stays on way better than the previous model. Highly recommend for high air movement.
This radio is a great deal for its price. It picks up FM stations very well, as well as most AM stations.If you're looking for something compact and portable to bring around with you, this is the perfect product for you. However, if your favorite stations are in the AM band, you'd probably want to invest a little more money in something that can pick it up better.
I used this screen to review slides that my uncle took years and years ago. I also looked at some old &#34;super 8&#34; movies, workes real good even when the light is high.
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.
This is an excellent Surge protector.I am using it for HD TV and Surround Sound Equipment.It is very well made. I have previously used other Tripp Lite products with excellent results.
I've been a long time palm enthusiast. Had a professional and then a Vx. The m505 has all the utility of the Palm Vx but the screen is horrible. I could barley see it without the backlight engaged. I'm returning it and going to upgrade to the IPAQ. I suggest you to the same...
I had this for over two years, hit them, let them fall, treat them really bad, and they hang on preety well, still sounding good, they are now my computer heads and i bought prodj 100 for music. Great product for a great price. Forget about skullcandy or beats, this are real heads.
BIC America is serious in designing their products. Prior to purchasing I did a research, comparing technical specifications and prices of several brands. I decided to buy BIC America and so far I have been very satisfied; the quality of the sound, the grill are excellent. I like the ventury hole. I use them as surround left and right speakers. The Amazon.comBIC America DV62si Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)price makes these speakers more competitive.I would recommend to people who are serious in quality and less serious in brand names.
The perfect calculator for any student studying in the field of &quot;Finance&quot;. The alpha/numeric display is a plus! Performs all TVM functions, cash flow analysis, and other functions like (sales, and bonds just to name a few). I still have mine after 6 years and just bought one for a friend!
These tweaters sound amazing in my custom made speeakers. i used an old optimus t-1000 speaker box. updated the woofers with a pair of 15 inch sony subs, sony 6 1/4 inch mids and these tweeters. Absoultly amazin sound!!!!!
Performs perfectly. Looks great and charges quickly. Prongs fold in - great for charging when traveling.
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.
I attempted to switch to DTV (over the air) awhile ago using a few of the 'flat' antennas with NO luck. I could get a few stations but in general the signal was poor or choppy. I had written off DTV for me - assuming my home or location was just not adventagous to receiving a quality signal.Last month for Christmas I purchansed one of these antenna for my son (who lives with his mom) and it was the best experience i'd have with DTV. So I decided to try again for my house. Fantastic! I am able with only slight placement changes to get all of the channels with at least a fair signal -- one that doesn't cut out so often it makes watching tv a major fail. THIS antenna was so good I bought another one for my mom as well!
This product is great! It has a smooth sound and has a built-in radio. It is sweet. If your looking for a good quality mp3 that dosent have movies or games or 5mb storage or pics then this will be great for you. It can hold pictures and word documents but you cant view them on it. Great price!
We added the ME102 Wireless Access Point to our existing 6 station hardwired home-office network and have been totally happy with it ever since.Living in a 4 floor home with offices, we found some places we couldn't reach efficiently with cable. Because we started out originally with Netgear we decided to stay with them just in case there might be compatibility issues (we've haven't really ever found any though).We connected the access point to a hard wire point or our network at a central point on our second floor with absolutely no problems. The accompanying connectors and software made set-up easy. We were up and going in a few minutes.Signal strength has been great in all the locations we use. Currently we have 2 laptops and a desktop added to the network on the wireless system on various floors and through walls as well. We are having no problems at all.One one older Netgear Switch (FS 108) we had some heat problems that others have noticed and written about as well. This isn't a problem with the wireless access point.Basically I love the product-- In fact I've never gone wrong with Netgear.
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.
Best LightScribe disk on the market. No failures in writing on over 100 disc. Use as backup on all family movies.
I use it at home and copying, fax & scanning are easy and convenient. Value for money. Fantastic AIO for the price. Lightweight, prints photographs decently too ...
I would completely agree with the other review that states the DVI port is the only HD port on this TV and it doesn't support HDCP (New Security for HD content). I bought this TV when it first came out thinking it would be useable when more HD content was available.... WRONG! I just updated my receiver and DVD player and connected them with an HDMI to DVI-D cable thinking I was set for HD. The entire time I was setting up my new receiver and DVD player I was patting myself on the back for having the foresite to buy an HD ready TV. After getting everything setup I get NO picture on this TV and an HDCP error on the receiver because the TV doesn't have the $%#$*&$ HDCP security. This was just another $5K wasted on technology that isn't supported by the industry or Philips. I just can't believe they are still able to market this TV as HD-Ready when it is quite obvious that HDCP security is going to be required for any device receiving HD content. Also, they are making sure that it's illegal to provide any kind of adapter in the U.S. that allows the security to be bypassed and older devices (3 years or less included) to be used with the new equipment. Do your homework before you waste this kind of money on a TV.I now have the most expensive computer monitor known to man, which will work until Microsoft finishes their version of HDCP for computers (Longbow) and makes it completly obsolete.I am just amazed at the complete lack of knowledge displayed by the so called "expert" reviewers on the Internet and in the stores who seem completely uneducated about this very real easily reproducable issue.
deployed about 25 of these a year ago on XP machines -- native keybord driver. typical office/industrial applications and environment. all machines are based on Intel motherboards and chip-sets. approx 50% Pentium, 50% Atom. wide range of OFFICE keyboards (Dell, Microsoft, Kensington, cheap Chinese "roll-ups") connected. no issues there but one unit was DOA (mechanical). buying more.also bought about 25 of the green StarTech USB mouse -> PS2 mouse. about half of those also involved a 10' USB extender. no issues.
I recently went through another Windows XP meltdown (thank you Bill) and decided to get a new HD to use strictly for data storage. I got an internal for cost reasons and needed an enclosure. After a long time looking for the right one, I found one that offers both SATA and IDE connectors.Once connected the product does it's job - connects to the PC and stores data. But it's built like a grade-school shop project. Cheap aluminum held together by screws, hot glue gun and a lot of luck.The IDE and SATA connectors are short and stiff so you really have to wiggle to get your drive inside. The power cord barely fits in a socket and the moment you breathe on it it falls out.But the most annoying thing is the rattling. This thing is put together in a way that every time the HD spins it rattles like crazy.Go find yourself another product. I'm giving it 2 stars only because I was able to recover my data quite nicely and quick thanks to the USB 2.0.
I give 5 star to this charger.It is fast.Does the job if you use it in the USA.However inspite of some misleading information about using overseas this came from Amazon with a wall plug adapter that can only be used in the USA.On the manufacturer's web site a mention is made of DPS-3000e but no other details. The information sheet that came with the model I got mentions specification for AC adapter "AC 120V/AC239V/AC220V, 50-60Hz".HOWEVER the adapter I got can only be used with 120V AC 60HZ.So I am disappointed because I had been led to beleive this item will work abroad. SO be warned if you are planning to use it abroad at AC 220V 50Hz better look for another unit.
I've had 3 of these now, the first pair was really old and broke after years of use when I snapped the plastic. I bought two more to replace it. I've had the foam ear pieces fall out and they don't like to go back in, but if you just get them back in place and put the headphones on, the ear pieces seem to go back in themselves. These are great for running or biking as they really don't fall off ever and they are really lite.
I replaced an old inexpensive sub woofer with this unit and I can't believe what I was missing!This thing rocks the house. The difference is amazing. Whether listening to music or watching a movie in Dolby Digital 5.1 this thing pounds (yet you can turn it down). And it's clear. The sound clarity is great. I didn't realize a sub woofer could reproduce such clear, well defined low frequency sound. My previous sub was smaller than this one and I kinda thought this one was a little too big (there is an 8" version) but after listening to it the extra size is well worth it. Another nice feature is the front panel controls which makes it very easy to adjust the sound for different circumstances. All in all I'm very satisfied with the performance of this unit especially for the price. Combined with the Yamaha NS-125 Tower speakers I also purchased (a great deal) my system sounds better than ever.
No issues with delivery or packaging. Antenna built solid. However, the coaxial cable pin doesn't fit into the back of my TV. I have Philips 42 in. I bought this year. The pin is too big to fit in the hole. I would love to know if anyone else has this problem. I did attach the antenna to a older tube TV and it fit fine, and got great reception. I do live 11 miles from the towers with no buildings in the way. Maybe I'll have to buy a Philips brand antenna to fit in my philips flat screen.
on all my lenses. multicoated and has the least (measured and tested) light loss of any protective lens...much better than shooting with a UV filter. price, especially on amazon is the best.
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 is a great speaker, especially for a wireless. I've tried many and this is the only pair I have had that actually does a great job of sounding good without interference.Pros:Great Sound throughout the whole audio spectrumVery rugged and handles outdoors wellEasy to handle when moving aroundAutomatic frequanct detection for carrier of audio signalCons:Make sure you buy rechargeable batteries...they go fastCan't use the AC adapter without interference
There was a picture of one a little further down the page and a special price if the second one was bought.I was not happy with the second one that I got. The picture of the first one was showed as the same for the second but in fact was not. I bought on the idea that the second one would be the same as the first but it was not and I did not like the second one and probably will not use it or order anything again from Amazon because of this fact. The picture shown here is the one I liked but not like the second one.
I would recommend this Hard Drive to anyone wishing to replace an existing Hard Drive. Works fast and secure with minimal noise. Actual Storage Size is 279 GB. (This is normal for a 300 GB Drive) Easy to install and setup. I have been using this drive for about 2 months now and still have not had any problem with the drive. I bought it also because it was around $100 at the time of my purchase, after rebates. Overall Good Product.
I have used various pocket pc navigation software and was quite sketpical at the 279.99 price at first. However, this is a great basic device for on the road traveling. Extremily user friendly and very easy to set up. I recommend this model over the over cXXX models because like me 90% of the people that would use this device would probably stay in there region for example south east, north east, etc. Of course a 128 mb cd card isn't going to cut it but I'm sure you might have an extra one (there like 20.00 or so now). All and all great device for a novice user. Your average user doesn't need bluetooth, an mp3 player, traffic information, etc. All the other features that you get for $1,000+My only complaint would be, you are unable to see the actual coordinates on the device? You are unable to travel to coordinates only physical address. However, garmin does have software called mapsource which allows a user to upload his favorites to a computer and will allow you to see the gps coordinates. You can't complain for 279.99 for a automotive gps unit.
I would have rated it NO star if I could. I bought new battery and it still does not work. I read the instruction from the manual carefully and change my camera setting correctly. It does not work. I was too late to get a refund because I found out too late (30 days return policy) DON'T BUY IT!
Ok this is the third Sony Handycam i have owned and this is the most lacking in options..Sony Messed up with the USB port because if your looking for that one just spend the extra cash and get the TRV 280i had the 280 and it was stolen from me so i came on here and saw the TRV 138 and i purchased it and was disapointed in the picture quality..its fuzzy.. im in the process of seeing if the seller will return this camera so i can get the TRV280 back..I hope this has helped
We rarely get lightning in this area and very few power surges. I have never lost anything to a power surge. So, I can't speak to how well it would do as a surge protector. I bought this unit mainly to convert a two-plug outlet into six under the kitchen sink.One of the reasons I chose this particular unit was because another reviewer complained that it only had one plug on the back. That turned out to be the clincher for me. Before we remodeled the kitchen, the garbage disposal was operated by a switch next to a light switch. The bottom plug in that outlet was wired to the switch. The new disposal has a button in the countertop next to the water faucet, so the switch is not needed. Now we have three appliances that need A/C and only one plug since I do not want any of them on the switch. This unit was perfect. Now I get six outlets and none of them are on the switch. Luckily, the Belkin plugs into the top outlet, because that's the one that's not wired to the switch. ;-)I like that it has a grounded light in addition to one that says it's working (not fried). I like that I get six outlets. I like that it screws securely into the center of the base, just like the faceplate.I guess I like that it goes over the faceplate, especially since it does would not completely cover the cutout. I love the suggestion of another reviewer to tape the screw to the Belkin so it will be handy if you remove it and need to secure the faceplate. This works perfectly under the sink. It would not work so well if it were installed on a wall or counter. It is attractive enough that it could be installed where it would be visible.I like the unit. I am deducting one star for the packaging. It comes in one of those maddening clamshells that require the Jaws of Life to open. I have cut myself several times trying to pry something out of those packages.
The headphones are everything they claim to be. I have searched for "in the ear" headphones that didn't feel like they were taking the top layer of skin off each time I put them in my ear; or simply fall out within two minutes of putting them in. These headphones are ultra soft. Except for hearing the sound, you'd almost forget they are in your ear. They fit snuggly and are comfortable. And, the sound quality is excellent. Quite often I listen to music to help me fall asleep. I use the "in the ear" design to keep from disturbing my wife--who has very acute hearing. Although she is right beside me, in the quiet of the night, she doesn't hear a sound. With the extra long cord attachment, I can move about in the bed without pulling the earphones out. And, they are so comfortable in my ear, I have no trouble falling asleep with them in no matter what position I'm in--even with my ear resting on the pillow.If you are looking for a fairly decent pair of earphones that are comfortable in your ear, then this is the earphone for you. By the way, the earphones come with extra foam earpieces--in two sizes. That's something that the other, more expensive earphones don't do. I can't tell you how many expensive, noise reducing "in the ear" headphones I've got that are worthless because I can't find a 50 cent earpiece for them.
This is a rocking wireless modem and router. The cable guy that installed the internet service raved about this modem as well. Also. Great Service. Fast Delivery. Thanks.
Searched around looking for a replacement for my FIOS remote. The remote Verizon provided died and the replacment remote died so I decided to find something that would work with all of my components. TV, STB, Reciever, DVD.. this remote is the perfect solution for my needs. After about 30 minutes I had the remote programmed and working. I had to use the learning function for most of the features but once I knew how to set it up it was easy to get everything connected and working. All this for much much much less then the Harmony remote. Lets face it, I have 3 kids and a dog and chances of this thing getting stepped on, sat on, dropped, lost between the cushions etc are pretty good. I'd much rather loose this one than loose one that costs well over a hundred dollars! Great product for a great price.
My computer's video card supports dual monitors. One port is Vga and the other is Dvi. All my monitors are Vga; I bought this adapter to plug a second Vga monitor into the Dvi port. It works great and I've had no problems with it for the past year.
Had problems with disconnects until I called tech support, waited an hour, and got help to change the level of security to one compatible with my laptop. All seems fine now.
A must for a Dell Axim, it makes purchase of one worthwhile, despite the alternate units (cell phone/pda combos) available. A real kick to have in the car, but with Axim, you need to have pretty good hearing to discern the verbal directions. Nice color maps; it has continually surprised with its versatility and utility.
Wanted a MP3 CD player with it's own speakers for my workshop. This fit my needs and doesn't take up a lot of room. The controls, both on the unit and the remote, work fine. Sound quality is also good, at least for my needs.
Works well for what it is designed for.It wasn't exactly what I wanted.But that was my fault for ordering the wrong item.
I bought the SporTrack Pro GPS about a month ago. The first thing I did was to download the new 3.02 software from the Magellan site. Follow the instructions and you won't have any problems. The second thing I noticed was that the database map is at least 5 years out of date and downloading data from the optional CD ROM helps some but its still old inaccurate data. I drove downtown (20 miles) then used the GPS to get me back home. Most if the time the unit showed me off the road but it did get me back to within 9ft of where I started. I also noticed that the unit emits a high pitch sound when the light is turned on and gets louder when the light is set to high. I phoned Magellan and told them about the high pitch sound and they asked me to return the unit to the vendor. After getting a new unit guess what, it emitted the same annoying sound when the light is turned on. I went down to my local store and asked to see the same GPS unit. They all emitted that high pitch sound when the light is turned on. I'm sure folks who use it out in the wilderness want every animial to hear them coming half a mile way. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go with another manufacture. The vendor was great to bad I can't say the same about the manufacture (Magellan). Magellan, your customers don't mine paying more for up to date software but they hate paying for obsolete data at any price. Magellan, get it together because your SporTrack Pro unit can be a real winner if you get your Mapsend data updated.
This Sangean H201 radio is much better than the Sony "Tap Tunes" shower radio we replaced with it. First, this Sangean has a good, clear midrange; this is especially important for voice intelligibility in a shower (a noisy environment). Second, the Sangean uses two "D" cells, so it will run a long time before batteries need to be replaced, and its use of an even number of batteries (unlike the Sony that uses three "C" cells) means that it's better for using rechargeable batteries--they often have to be charged in pairs. Third, the Sangean's ergonomics are quite good; it has a low center of gravity and a large enough base so that it doesn't tip over easily; it has clearly marked buttons rather than a bunch of submenus on an LCD screen--this is especially important in a shower where you probably cannot wear eyeglasses to discern small details.
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 love my camera! Of course I researched the item in consumer reports before purchasing and it lived up to it's name!
This is the most comfortable mouse-type input device I've ever used. Of course, that's only out of a few other trackballs and a whole lot of mice. But it allows me to keep my wrist more neutral. It tracks very well. If it gets gummy, the ball is easy to pop out and clean on my shirt. After several years of use, I've lost one of it's little rubber feet and the nonslip coating on the surface of the dark gray area in the center is starting to peel away.
While I can't say that I purchased my 709B here at Amazon (they didn't carry it at the time), I wanted to chime in for anyone considering this pocket tripod. To sum it up in one word: "quality". While I have a much larger Manfrotto tripod, this little one gets the most use. Easy to throw in a camera bag, great to take traveling, built like a tank, and even supports lightweight dSLRs in a pinch if needed, such as the Nikon D3100 et al.
i had bought a palm zire 21 3 weeks ago. It worked for a couple of days (maybe 10) then overnight it reset on its own - lost all the data. I tried to set it up again...2 days later again all the data was lost.I got a replacement for the palm 2 days. However today the palm reset on its own again.If you cannot relay on your calendar /tasks - it is worthless. therefore only 1 star.
I have often felt that keyboards with too many bells and whistles were just wasted on me. When this first arrived, I was concerned because it was much flatter, with less of an upward incline, than my previous one. But I thought I remembered that one or the other was better at reducing carpal-tunnel syndrome, and so I looked that up. Guess what - flatter is better! I got used to the flatter aspect, as well as the touch of the keys (slightly harder) within a few days. It's just what I need and want, and pretty impossible to beat at this price!
I owned a few of tripp lite UPS's They all have lasted beyond there life span. This one looks cool, but will the company keep up the quality-longevity? I have had my unit almost a month and it still smells like burning elctronics. I know this is normal for a few days with most electronics but my computer room still has the new electronics smell! I will let you know any changes.
This paper, although stated as a good quality paper is not good for presentations.The fact that it is VERY think makes it very easy to be damaged.The slightest movement of the paper when placing it in the paper feed slot can easily dentthe photo. If you are looking to print stuff that you do not really care about so much thanthis paper is for you. If you are looking to print photographs that you may want to look goodthan DO NOT USE THIS PAPER. Use a 5 star rated paper. I have about 100 pages now of paper that Ido not want. The box states that this paper is thick, but it is not. And when comparing it to otherpapers the Premium papers are much better and more worth your money to buy.
As a photographer, I am not actually good enough to shoot with film (a painful, but true confession); however, because of the shortcomings of digital cameras, for what I like to do (late night, low light stuff - with a lot of black and not much light!) I have cycled through endless film approaches, in hopes of capturing that perfect moody image...Then, to overcome the problems of small negative film, I have cycled through medium format film approaches (Bronica ETRS, SQ-Ai, Hasselblad)...In both of the above cases, it leads to the inevitable coming home with the proof sheet and thinking, "dang, that sure seemed more interesting at the time"...Well, this camera has changed all of that! I don't generally shoot any pictures of people, but circumstances led to my first use of this camera being for studio shooting some portraits with a friend's borrowed studio lighting... I shot a few folks and then went back to my computer and downloaded the images from the card... when I viewed them at "actual pixels", I honestly gasped... these images looked like when you go up to one of those awful (if you're my age) 8x mirrors and get the shocking glimpse of every pore, hair and flaw of your face... this was the sharpest, cleanest (shot at ISO 100), best white balanced, best contrast, AND MOST CONVENIENT photos that I have ever taken - with ANY previous approach...Astounded, but still not 100% onboard, I took the thing out into the night... I am doing a portfolio on night diners and was truly 100% satisfied with the out-of-the-camera results of my first shoot... but when I put a series of varying exposures into Image Stacker and POW - another gasp moment! Noise FREE... black, black, BLACK blacks... and so tack sharp and detailed as to look almost unreal...I sold my Hasselblad, XPan - selling my Bronica SQ-Ai... through with film...Gathered some great lenses with the film camera money... this came with the amazing 24-105mm... since have purchased the even more amazing 70-200mm / 2.8, the 17-40mm, the 100mm macro, the 100-400mm and the TS-E 45mm. Truly incredible works of art! The 100-400 and the TS-E fall a bit behind on sharpness, but the others are just breathtaking!Now, my wife has purchased a Rebel XTi (temporary, while she awaits a higher resolution update to the 30D - Telephoto sports stuff is her love, so the reduced sensor size works to her advantage), so she can have access to all of my lenses... so now, we'll be selling her well equipped Olympus E500 kit, as it has gathered dust since the Canons came into the house...For me, the 5D is truly the perfect camera... I get to immediately see that my tack sharp, perfectly exposed, perfectly color balanced photos are boring and get to move the tripod over a bit and work it until I capture what my mind thought was there... So for me, the saying around the house is "F is for FILM and F is for FRUSTRATION"... I can finally let it go (exept I have my eye on a 4x5 view camera that holds some promise - of course, I should give one of those Calumet full movement bellows on the 5D before I venture back into film!)...Okay, I have to go shoot some pictures... you should grab one of these and do the same... I can't imagine any way in which you could be disappointed!
Great product. Worked great in my car. However, I did have some problems with finding a good frequency to use on the radio.
I ordered this remote a while ago and I use it for my D60...It works great...most of the time. It seems that whenever I set it to the proper release mode, then walk away from my camera, it changes back to a standard release mode. I can't find out how to prevent this from happening but it's very annoying. I set my camera up to do wild animal photography from a place not more then 10 to 15 feet away and the settings always change back. Not sure if it;s the camera or what. I'm still really happy with it though. It is very easy to use, and great for super long exposures, I've used it in shooting fireworks and it works wonders...even standing behind the camera.
I had been looking at these "upscale" radio/CD units for a few weeks, and decided on the Cambridge model because of price. Bad Idea. After exchangeing the radio twice on the first day due to problems with the display, I finaly got one that worked long enough for me to live with it. I was not only disapointed in it's sound, but it's radio reception was horrible. My bedroom is of average size, and the salesman told me I should be able to enjoy music through out my apartment at a relitivly moderate volume. Wrong. I had to adjust the bass to it's lowest setting for it to sound half way decent. Long story short, it went back, and I ponied up the difference for the Bose model. It plays my MP3 files with no hassle and I can plug my iPod right into it. You get what you pay for, and this is no different, the Bose unit sounds 500% better than this piece of junk. As for the reviewer who suggested Sony, the only problem with that is that I want GOOD sound. Sony may be great in the video dept. but thier audio products leave a lot to be desired.
Can't compare it to the Canon brand, as I've never handled one. This fits my camera well, makes it easier to hold and provides an easier reach to the shutter release in portrait mode. A little disappointed in the battery life of the included batteries, but not so much that it bothers me. I'd definitely recommend.
i have been using olympus cameras since i went digital and the xd card has fit all my cameras the quality is great and you can reuse them over and over
The AM/PM settings are a little confusing, which caused some alarm-clock failures early on. Otherwise, it's what we ordered: dual alarm, check; wake to CD or to radio, check; nice big display, check.
This unit performed very well. I used it on a 14 hour flight and I did not have to change the batteries once. It is a solid unit built to last. The downside is the pack's weight and size. Other than those two items the unit is worth the price.
Well built product. If you need to enhance the highs of your stock sound system these speakers will be a good upgrade.
I had never owned an iPod until this one. A friend of mine received a Nano for Christmas. I was checking it out and decided that I NEEDED one. I am really enjoying my Classic iPod....IT IS GREAT.
I installed this in my 2007 GMC Sierra . In the past I had used a Roady unit but found this product that simply hooks into the original RDS radio and works great. My truck has been in 42 states and I've never lost signal other than tunnels and obvious obstructions like mountains and skyscrapers when you are directly next to them.
I was a little disappointed with these but it should have been expected given the price. The quality is poor. They sound like rattling, blown out speakers from the minute I first used them. There is no cushioning at all for the part that goes into your ear (the picture makes it appear as if there is but don't be fooled; its just a thin film shaped to look puffy and cushioned, its actually hollow though). I could have spent $4 more @ walmart and had an awesome pair earphones (which I did). I bought these to replace a pair I bought at Walmart 2 years ago for $9.97. I just went and bought the same ones again and there is a world of difference between the two. These Coby earphones will just stay thrown in the back of a drawer to serve as a last minute replacement should I run out of other options. I should have known better than to waste my money. If it seems too good to be true, it always is!
I bought two pairs of these about a year ago (one for home, one for work), and since then both of them have broken.The first one had a wire break internally so that half the time only one headphone worked. Later, the joint connecting to the bridge snapped off near the working headphone.The second one now has a broken wire, but _INSIDE_ the bridge (how does that make sense?). I still have the bridge component to the other one, so hopefully swapping it will give me one working pair of headphones and one very broken pair.Other than the durability issues, this is a great headset. For $80, though, I expect things to last longer than a year. I give 2/5 stars because things that are broken dont even get a chance to be reviewed in the other areas.
This battery was part of a package for the Nikon D5000. However, it was dead out of the package--no lights on the charger came on.
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.
I bought this product a couple weeks ago and at first it seemed fine, but then I noticed that when it was turned on, the control wheel becomes uni-directional. What I mean by this is no matter which way you turn the wheel, the control only scrolls in one direction. This is OK, but frustrating, for some things like ISO and white balance, but it makes the exposure compensation wheel useless. It only moves in the negative direction and once it reaches -2, it is stuck there and will not come back up. This is true whether using the control wheel on the camera or the one on the grip. I am hoping I can return it and if so, will spend the extra $$ to get a Canon grip.
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!
Great GPS for the value. I loved the Navigation..But the GPS holder broke in the first month..The air suction does not hold the GPS to the wind shield or nor in the provided circular frame. I'm trying to get the GPS/holder replaced.
I'm very impressed with this product. Quality is top notch as noted by others.I also wanted to address my original concern with someone's comment about top buttons (triggers) being loud and difficult to press: it's quite the opposite. While not touch-sensitive (capacitive), these surrounding buttons require low pressure to activate and emit a soft click. An interesting surprise was finding out that the middle button is a capacitive one.I am using this product for Serato Scratch Live and it's perfect for my needs.
This is an excellent mfc, I am extremely satisfied with its print, scan, fax, and copy functions as well as the wireless networking. I'm also very happy with the display, which is large and color and very usable. Overall, this MFC works flawlessly! Kudo's to Brother for this.Now for the negative info. I was so hoping when I bought this that I could replace my Panasonic KX-TG5110 phone system with this MFC so I could consolidate all my "stuff". Sadly, the phone sound quality is so-so and it has an annoying high frequency hiss in the background of a phone call. Mind you, this is after I adjusted the echo cancellation and played with the various settings. The phone sound quality out of the box was hideous with huge echo's, the Brother default settings are ridiculous.After all tuning and adjustment, switching between my Panasonic and the Brother phones during a phone call was night and day. Panasonic wins hands down.Needless to say, I'm keeping my Panasonic and junking the Brother phone. However, at the price, I still think the Brother MFC is a high value and high quality product.
I love the bass on these and they have very good sound too. I highly recomend these headphones for anyone listening to ipod stock headphones.
I was looking for a cheap replacement for my nuvi power cord and found it. It feels like cheap quality, but things get tossed around my car a bit, and this hasnt broken yet (I've had it several months now). It serves its purpose, so I'm satisfied.
The picture indicates a DVI-I Dual Link connector. CE Compass sent a DVI-D Dual Link connector. Don't waste your time with these clowns, unless you like your orders to be crapshoots... Not knowing what you're gonna get.
This is the only Serial to USB adapter that could make my old Wacom Intuos 1 serial tablet work with Windows Xp and 7 Ultimate. The serial driver never worked right from the beginning. I had to keep installing the drivers everytime I booted up. Now the PC recognizes the tablet at bootup every time. I highly recommend this product for Wacom tablets especially.
Now I'm new to photography, but I began with my ideal set of features without looking at what cameras were out there (too many to count). I set pretty high standards for myself. They were:1) 3+ MP2) Great in low-light/no flash situations (i.e. weddings)3) CF Flash 1 & 2 (least proprietary, many uses)4) AA-battery standards (least proprietary, many uses)5) Highly compact/light enough for my pocket6) Point and Shoot7) Manual controls so I can grow into taking pictures8) Swivel LCD (Candid shots that you'd never get otherwise)9) Minimal shutter lag (works like non-digital camera)10) Good Construction11) 10x Optical Zoom12) Optical zoom focus (rotary like professional cameras)13) 640x480+ DV video14) Waterproof15) Made in Japan (best quality control process, I think)16) Camera doesn't limit speed based on brand of memory card17) Nice web sites demonstrating how to use the camera best18) Wireless/Phone connectivity19) Hot shoe20) Lens thread for lens filters21) $350 or lessNow, I went to the list. I bought this camera after months of research, comparing all sorts of brands from Sony, Kodak, Olympus, etc. So now, I'll address all the features and how this camera stacks up.1) 4MP: Perfect2) One of best in low-light/no flash; I generally don't like the lighting with flash even on professional cameras. I've gotten great dim pictures of animals sleeping with this. Note: Must be steady [See Recommendations]3) CF Flash 1; That's still good & cheap, but not as fast as CF2.4) 4 AA-battery; A number so heavy, but multi-purpose5) It fits my pocket, but it's a bit heavy with the batteries6) Yup, but I think Sony does a better job with auto mode7) Few cameras have manual and I'm still learning with this. Note: Having a manual mode means that there's a fairly steep learning curve, but fortunately there's auto if needed8) I can't tell you how many candid shots I've gotten with the swivel LCD. It's a must!9) Arg. This camera has lag. Maybe 1-2 seconds worth. No camera for this price seems to minimize this. Maybe in a few years?10) Alright, but batteries/CF door a bit flimsy11) 3x optical zoom so that's just fair12) Uses digital motor to zoom, which is slow. Not available on consumer cameras though.13) 320x280 video mode, 3min max is ok, but even the A70 had 640x480 so this is just bad14) Even with the so-called waterproof case, this is just bad. Just avoid moisture or get an el-cheapo camera for water situations (what I did)15) Yup. Land of the Rising Sun. High QC16) Actually improves based on the memory card17) Yup, there are plenty of sites that demonstrate hot to optimize the manual modes18) Probably not in the near future19) Nope.20) Yes, so I can possibly apply a UV filter or whatnotRecommendations:-Tripod-Rechargeable batteries-256+ CF card, 512MB /1 GB recommended(I know a lot of people like the 256 MB card, but once you get into this camera, you can finish off a 256 MB card in one night i.e. 200 pictures + 3/4 video clips)
I use my multi-function printer for my home/office. It prints great and quickly in color and black. The speed is great for my usage. The scanned images are also great. I found it relatively easy to install and the price was awesome!!! The price here on Amazon was $50 lower than what I would have paid with Dell for this exact same printer. I am definitely getting my money's worth. I like it much better that the Canon-Multipass that I had. Highly recommended.
This was bought as a gift for my less than savy parents. With simple setup and dubbing for home movies, it works well, but watch the media you purchase. You have to get low speed discs, 1-2x only or discs that don't read "Up to 4x" or "1-16x". The player refuses to recognize these and it leads to some headaches. Overall, a good buy.
These headphones are well worth the price. We have owned two sets of the RS130 model for about two years. Each base is attached to a different system, but you can use both headphones on the same base simply by pressing one button to scan for one of three available audio channels. The sound quality is very good compared to other wireless headphones I have heard. I own higher end Sennheiser headphones, HD580 and HD600, that are a bit more comfortable and have higher audio quality, but the convenience of wireless compared to wires across the living room for movies make the RS130 ideal.
Instructions are marginal; fortunately I am technical enough to read. Big problem for me is that it will not dial over my VOIP line but that was never stated in product specs (that I could find). I don't know whether it is design relatd or defective dialer. I use Vonage system. Do not recommend purchase.
good but it does not work "very" well on anybody else's glossy photo paper,it does seem to work well on epson's durabrite papercosts too much
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.
i have a 2007 gmc canyon 2 door with new component door speakers. i had best buy geek squad check out my stock radio to see if i had two more 4 ohm wires (left rear & right rear) on my radio so i could add speakers behind the seats. i tried some 6 x 9 boxes but they did not fit good. i found the pioneer ts-x200 at a car radio shop and i was satisfied with the sound coming from the speakers. i will attach them to the back wall by drilling two holes in the back wall plastic trim. there is a bracket and screws included with the speakers. i have not done the installation at this time but am working on making a appointment with the best buy geek squad to do the instatllation. the speakers fit perfect behind my seats and match the interior of my truck. i found the pioneer ts-x200 at amazon.com and the price was the lowest i could find.
I bought this to use on flights since I have a little trouble hearing to being with but really can't hear over the sound of the engines.This definitely boosts the sound but still I have to have my tablet (Toshiba Thrive) turned up to max. I'd still like a little more boost however, I can hear the sound w/o having to press the headphones into my ears. I recommended this.
I have used this backpack for a month. I did a lot of research before purchasing the STM notebook backpack. I searched in the stores and online for a backpack for my 17" Dell Inspiron E1705 notebook, which is big and built rugged. I saw bags which cost twice as much and were designed for thinner notebooks. There were many backpacks in the price range of the STM bag, but there was always doubt if my notebook would fit or if the bag was durable.I found the STM bag online and utilizing lots of searches found very few helpful reviews. Ultimately, I chose to purchase this bag online based on the reputation of the company and some great reviews of their other products. I am very glad I purchased this bag.It fits my Dell perfectly. It fits snugly and there are no problems taking the notebook in and out of the compartment. There is a cell insert which fits in the bottom of the notebook compartment that gives the bag its stability. The insert allows the backpack to stand upright on its own. There was a little difficulty getting the cell insert in properly, but only because the Velcro tabs catch on the inner liner. It only took a few minutes to get it right. Without this insert, there is a little more room in the notebook compartment for a 17" laptop, but I prefer to have the extra bottom protection.The large storage compartment behind the notebook compartment provides lots of room for accessories, books, etc. The front storage area has plenty of compartments for storage of small items. There is even a feature that allows you to run your Ipod or music player headphone cord through the pack. The outside compartments will hold a small water bottle, sunglasses, or other accessories. There is also a cell phone case on the shoulder pad.The shoulder straps are ergonomically designed and comfortably carry the load. The hip belt provides additional support. There is also a chest strap to keep the shoulder straps from spreading apart, which aids in providing a snug fit. Fully loaded, the pack carries well and is very comfortable.I highly recommend the STM backpack for 17" notebooks.
I would not buy this. This was purchased by my office. On the keyboard I really like the location of the back button, the calculator, home page and e-mail buttons. The keyboard and mouse are loud. I can't express how much I hate the mouse it's really really noisy especially when scrolling and it eats batteries like you wouldn't believe and there is no warning that the battery is low. I would invest my money in a later model and get a rechargeable mouse, which will be cheaper than the money you will have to spend on batteries.
As others have mentioned the connectors are not quite right and were loose/intermittent. Plugging it in even pushed one the UPS side connectors out of place inside the UPS side plug. I dissembled the UPS to access and fix the UPS side connector. Then I pulled the wiring harness out of the old battery cage and replaced the wiring harness in this new cage with the old one. Everything is working fine now.
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 use this as a port replicator for a notebook while working at a desk. One usb connection to the notebook and my printer, keyboard, secondary hard drive, and secondary DVD burner are all connected. The computer always recognizes the devices through the usb hub. It was easy to set up. The majority of the ports are on one side along with the power supply which makes it easy to keep all of the cords organized and out of the way. The two ports on the top is really a nice feature for the not so permanent connections such as an ipod, camera, cell phone, etc. It provides ample power over the usb for items that only use the usb connection as a power source. Bottom line, it is well designed, easy to set up, is not unattractive and works without problems.
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.
This is a great device....easy to use, and very reliable. I also have one of these for my work laptop.
I wanted replacement earbuds for my iPod and was shocked by the price and terrible reviews for the Apple branded earbuds. The Coby earbuds are comfortable, and the sound is better than original OEM Apple buds. They have a more "open" sound, meaning it sounds more like listening to speakers in a room than earbuds jammed in your ears.However, part of the description almost made me not buy these earbuds. The description says, "blocks out background noise." I actually want to hear background noise because I walk on the street with my iPod. After giving these a try, I hear the same amount of background noise as with the original OEM Apple. The Coby's are perfect for my needs.These are quality earbuds, and the price can't be beat.Updated January 20, 2012: I've used this about 5 times a week for a while. The earbuds tend to come out of my ears while exercising. Doesn't matter how I position them in my ears. That's my only complaint.
We purchased this product for Christmas and have STILL not be able to use it. After MANY MANY hours of trying everything the program is still not functioning. We get it to work then when we shut down our computer we have to start all over again. I would not recommed this product to any novice OR intemediate users. It's a shame because when we did get it to work it was really great. Has some terrific features on it... Kept having to go back and forth to technical support. Has to be something easier out there. We've given up!
I love this camcorder!It is fantastic in low light, and good lighting too. I was torn between this and the new HiDef camcorders out right now and chose this one mainly because of the low light ability. I have not been disappointed at all. There are numerous manual controls to tweak to any shooting condition. Almost all have separate buttons dedicated to perform then individual functions. It balances very well, and while it is heavier than the small cameras it really does not feel that way after a short time using it.I would buy this again
I bought these to mount the satellite speakers for my Sony Home Theater System. They are not good. The screws that hold the speakers at the correct angle cannot be tightened enough to keep the speakers in the right place. With a minor bump, they droop. Spend the extra dollars and buy a more robust product.
I just received the Koss C220 home theater system. We ordered it for our college aged son's apt. We opened it when it arrived to be sure it worked okay before forwarding it to him in another state.I had promised my wife we would return the unit if it seemed "cheap". I read a review and switched from a more expensive unit I was sold on and tried the Koss.I have the reference M&K; THX system and was afraid she was expecting the same kind of quality. We were both amazed at the quality and value of the unit. It may blow up tomorrow but initial response to the product is amazement. Don't let the low price scare you off
This unit was purchased on Amazon and supplied by a reseller.The modem was pretty easy to set up, worked for a while, then kept resetting itself. I returned the unit. Three weeks later I'm still trying to get my refund from Amazon's supplier.
This is a very good monitor and the service was excellent! Thank you! Very pleased!
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
i got this remote for my D40. Small, light, easy to use. what else can I say? works great! convenient to have around and doesn't take up any room in a camera bag. just have to remember where you put it! :)
Although an older model, the 740 is a work horse, but the best part is the quality of the prints. Easy to set up with a USB.
Decided to store all DVD/CD cases in cardboard boxes in the basement and keep the records themselfs in wallets in our home to save space. Really happy with the Case Logic KSW320 wallets I ordered. Good quality indeed. And only takes aprox 1/5th the space needed compared to if keeping the cd's/dvd's in it's original cases.
Through all the D80, D40x, and D60, Nikon still has not come up with a better replacement for the D40--and that does not even consider the price. Fabulous performance, size, usability. Are you buying this level of camera to create poster-size prints? I thought not. Therefore, 6MP is totally sufficient, and at the given sensor size provides better low-light performance which is what matters. The world does not need 10+ MP when it's stuffed into the same size sensor!!! The only logical upgrade path I see is when D300 performance drops within shouting range of the D40 price.
HP 14 Magenta Printhead in 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!
I was pleasantly surprised when I received the lens cap and it was the new center pinching kind rather than the old side pinching ones. I like them much better!
I've had the Zune 30 for several months and love it. The screen is large enough to watch music videos or even TV shows with comfort. With the newly released firmware I can now sync wirelessly which is really nice especially for those who intend to get a speaker dock. The new Zune software for the desktop has lost some of the advanced features that the original software had, however they are working on adding them back. They are now offering DRM-Free MP3 songs on their Marketplace. For the price the Zune 30 is well worth it and one I'd recommend. I bought 3 of the Zune 30's and just ordered a Zune 4.
An old laptop of mine needed a few fixes and this was just what the doctor ordered. This is a great replacement battery and the price was great. I would buy again but doubt I will ever need to.
I've been looking for a product to back up my extensive client law files for several months and didn't feel comfortable with most. Finally, I stumbled across this little jewel through microsoft's marketplace and decided this looked promising. It arrived in a few days and within 45 minutes, my files were fully backedup, set for auto backups in the background, never interferes with other programing or computer operations. It's excellent and trouble free and easy to operate. I couldn't be happier and I know my client's files are safe should my computer crash. For those who ask, "But what about a fire? Then what are you going to do since this device will be destroyed, presumably so anyway." Well, the answer is: have a DVD burner and make a back up of those files which are absolutely the "crown jewels" and keep a set of DVD's at some other location, your house, bank safe deposit box, etc.?As far this product, you won't go wrong. It works great. Love it.Bernie the Attorney in Tulsa
This is a very nice TV for the money. Great picture and with the built in DVD player that plays CD's I was able to remove a big old CRT TV, DVD player and stereo from the bedroom. I'm happy with my choice.
I've owned my camera for just over one year...the pictures were great...for about 9 months then the camera started to rewind in the middle of a roll of film...sometimes. I sent it back to Olympus during the warranty period and they returned it but it continued to rewind...I'm giving up and presently using disposables...
Feels good, sounds good but the mic broke after &lt; 3 months of use. Not impressed. The logitech is $20 cheaper and is better since it is digital and uses USB, however it is not as comfortable as the Sennheiser.
The case protects the drive from dirt and rain, and even includes a place to store the USB cable. Glad I bought it.
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router, WRT54GL is stable and easy to setup. It offers advanced wireless security, and includes a four port switch to boot.I've had some disappointing experiences with other wireless routers, but this one runs LINUX and is rock stable.
Camera worked very well. Daytime pictures were beautiful. The night ones, especially distance shots, not as good. We took atrip across country to Yellowstone N.P. and the Viking 128 Meg Smart Card held over 300 pictures. The BIG problems occurred trying to download the pictures. The software provided does not apply to 64 or 128 Meg. I purchased a Lexar Media Reader and had to go to their site to download a new driver. I was then able to download my pictures to my computer. Then I discovered that there is a conflict between the Lexar driver and Windows 98 that halts the computer when you try to shut down or restart the computer. The computer stops dead at the "Windows Shutting Down" display. A technician at Lexar said it's a known error. I am still unable to figure out how to download directly from the camera into the computer. I will attempt to figure out how to do this but in the meantime I may just buy a couple 32 Meg Smart Cards to replace the 128 Meg. Like everything else these days there are so many different options that simple processes become complex. I don't know if I would have had the same problem with an Olympus 128 Meg Smart Card or if I used a Media Reader made by a company other than Lexar. But, I'd recommend staying away from both the Viking card and Lexar readers if you're a Windows user.
The product met all expectations. The sound quality is good and the other features all were as expected. Overall I am very satisfied.
I may be a simple kinda guy for saying this but this iPod Shuffle ROCKS. I was blown away by how good the sound quality was. It is small which is a plus. Unbelievablely small. This is my first mp3 player and if you are a beginner in all things mp3 than I highly recommend this product. It was simple to get started. I had to wait 4 hours for the shuffle to charge but after that it is awesome. iTunes is great and i was able to download all of my favorites from my CD collection to iTunes and then to my iPod. You read all of these other negitive feedback but I had no problems what so ever. AWESOME!
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 :)
This product was very easy to utlize. I am electronically challenged but, the operation of the camera was very simplistic. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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.
I've owned a couple Olympus digital cameras and this is my first SLR. The features are amazing and I've taken some great photographs with it that I use in my graphic designs. The customer service was A+ as well.
I like it very much. Its very strong. Holds my heavy 19 inch moniter just fine. I also like the way the keyboard holder pulls out and stays where you put it. The only thing I would change is the very front where the keyboard and mouse goes. The frame should be a little less deep (lower) so you can type and move the mouse around better. Other than that I am very happy with the product.
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!
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.
I have not used any other tool to compare this to, but I have gotten a good connection on the 5 or so cables that I have used it on. The only thing to be careful of is to assure that the wires are pushed solidly into the plug and reach the tip of the plug. If they don't then redo the end of the cable before crimping. Of course, you also have to get the wires in the right order.
It's never worked right, paper won't load correctly, this is just more "cheap" junk from HP. Do they make anything worth buying?Canon and Panasonic seem to be the best buys in most consumer electronics these days...My review is a bit late.... so no help to all you people that bought one! I am going throw this one out the 2nd floor window, onto concrete below... may film it and send it to HP.
I might have been one of the first people to ever purchase the Jaz Drive they sold years ago when it came out. I didn't have a good experience with that even though it was suppose to be the high end of their product line. But I still gave their Zip drives a chance because of how highly so many people have raved about their convience. So when I eventually purchased one I had problems with their Zip drives too. I believe it has been more than just bad luck.I suggestion if anyone wants mass storage they should get Compact Flash (CF) cards to use. These are solid state memory (meaning no moving parts) and much more durable and reliable then anything on the market at this time. They do cost more but these things are well worth it becuase if you travel around with a notebook computer like me you'll also see how little battery power CF cards drain your battery. If you choose this option the only other thing you need to get with your CF card is a USB CF card reader (which aren't expensive at all) and if you like to really save the power on your laptop you might want to also get a PC card adapter for your new CF card like myself.Then there is also the ability for you to use your CF card on other things like PDA's, Digital Cameras, etc. So you don't have to feel you have spent all this money and also limited yourself to only one use for it.
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.
This is the fifth one we have purchased and obviously we are happy with the product.
The purpose was to buy a memory stick for my camera with high capacity. This is excellent, I am very satisfied with the results.
This fan makes a world of difference - the crappy fan Dell provided me left the computer hot inside for long periods of time, making Beryl effects (Linux stuff) and my games run slower, or become darker for no reason, etc. etc...At one point it almost made the Hard Drive malfunction. Too much heat, and I was saving a couple of gigs of info.Well, found this little guy and I have to say I'm more than impressed. From the start of booting to the end of the shut-down script, this little guy just keeps blowing. Decided to put it under my video card - makes a world of difference now! Better performance, fan is blowing at a good rate (along with craptastic Dell fan, which doesn't blow much anyway)... I definatley suggest getting this if you have an extra expansion bay (I had to take out my 56K modem... Oh well)!
I have another version of the Logitech universal remote that I like a lot so I thought I'd try this one for half the price. I hate this one. It's really a pain to try to use.I logged onto the web site and set up each of my devices, TV, DVD and Stereo. The buttons on the remote don't operate very many features on any of the devices, there aren't very many button choices, channels, volume, channel scanning, DVD/VCR play, pause, stop, next, previous, fast forward and reverse. So if you want to use other functions, like sleep timer, changing the picture from 16-9 to letter box, or top menu, or eject, or change from CD to Tuner, you have to scan through the little screen of menus with a button and look for the feature you're looking for, but don't pass it, because there is no going back. If you pass what you were looking for, you have to continue scanning the menus to the end then start again from the beginning. There could be 10 menus for a device.Logitech is great in trying to help, but I'm sorry I wasted my money on this remote. I wish I'd spend a little more and gotten a better one. The most important feature about the more expensive model is that it has two buttons to scan the additional features, a forward and a backward, so if you go past what you're looking for, you can go back and get it.
Perfect for take your slr camera with all its equipment (charger, extra lens, cables, etc), but Canon forgot to make a compartiment for the laptop, anyway a really like my backpack.
I got this for exporting eyeTV recording to appleTV format and first time a try at the end of the process it give an error message and does not create a file. After checking the web site it turns out it is a know bug. When it works it encodes video in a 1to1 speed (one hour recording takes one hour to encode in a mac mini). I am disappointed because my main use was Apple TV encoding. My other use is iPod encoding and that appears to work ok.When using Turbo.264, some exports to the Apple TV format may failSolutionWhen using Turbo.264, some exports to the Apple TV format may fail before completing.If you are exporting from within EyeTV, the error reported will be something like 0xE0004051 or 0xE00002E0. You may also see a blank, grey window with the Turbo.264 icon in one corner.If you are exporting using the Turbo.264 application, version 1.2, the error will be something like -536870176.In either case, Turbo.264 is prevented from completing the export, due to an issue with the firmware inside the unit. This issue is particular to the Apple TV export preset.This issue is being researched with the assistance of the hardware manufacturer, and once a solution is found, a software update to Turbo.264 should resolve the problem.Until then, there are a few workarounds you can use:1) Export using a setting other than "Apple TV", like "iPod High".2) Customize your Apple TV export, reducing the resolution by 16 pixels in both directions.3) Unplug and replug the Turbo.264 before starting the export.Any of these three steps should allow the export to complete.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this error has caused.
I like the microscope a lot. It is easy to use and very educational for my kids. However, if you can afford a microscope with a better illumination system, do so, because the mirror illumination is poor if not used next to a window or in a VERY illuminated room.Very appropriated for children.
All the aspects of this player work fine, except for the CD player. The CD controls are confusing, and the cover isloose sometimes. The cover created background noise, so that I re-inserted the CD again, or put a small rock on the cover.All in all, this is a good player for a small room .
I read all the warnings and advice in these reviews and was careful to follow the directions exactly. SkipDoctor still did not work. It took a lightly scratched and smudged music CD that was nonetheless working fine and ruined it. (That will teach me to "fix" what isn't truly broken.) Fortunately, I made a backup of the disc beforehand, so it was not a total loss, but I will not risk any more expensive media on SkipDoctor. For those of you who were able to make it work, congratulations. You are luckier and/or more patient than me. I'll be returning my SkipDoctor immediately, before I'm tempted to "give it another chance." I have enough coasters lying about my house, and they didn't cost me $15+ apiece.
I really liked the design of this product - from the color coded outlets to the unit's plug which was elegantly turned at an angle. But 14 months after I purchased it it stopped working. The light on the unit comes on, but it just stopped putting out power. I would definitely not recommend.
Not sure how anyone decided they liked this frame. I own and have gifted several other digital frames from several major and off brand manufacturers and yes, I paid close to double (and in one case four times, but that was for a much larger screen,) but was basically happy with the results. For the price at the Black Friday sale I was willing to put up with the lower resolution and the odd (for digital pictures) 16:9 size. However, if you keep it in 3:4 mode, it will not use the whole frame. To use the whole frame, you need to specially prepare your pictures in a distorted format. To use the frame in a portrait orientation, the way I use most of mine, you have to prepare your pictures rotated 90 degrees counter clock wise. The device saves almost no settings at all, and does not operate on a battery - something all my other frames feature and which is very handy for taking your photos off the wall/mantel wherever and holding them in a comfy chair when visitors stop by. If you use it in the default 3:4 frame and put full size pictures from you camera on the device, it will be blank between pictures for sometimes several seconds while it scales them. It does a poor job of scaling even then, I've had it leave almost half the screen space blank around the shrunken image for no good reason I could determine, which with the relatively low resolution of the screen leaves the photos almost unrecognizable. It even does that with pictures that I've specially down sampled to fit on the frame but weren't the exact screen size due to cropping. Frustrating to say the least. The same SD card with the pictures direct from camera and specially adapted for this frame played back perfectly in my other frames. The MP3 playback feature is useless as it will not play music at the same time as the photos, and the sound quality is so bad you really wouldn't want it to anyway. No video playback at all though I didn't expect that at this price. Having subsequently evaluated several other digital frames based on portable DVD screens before buying them, I have to say that just about anyone would be better off saving up a little more and getting one of the digital picture frames designed for the purpose. Some people have said that what do you expect for the price? I expect better than this. People happy with it have obviously never had a real digital picture frame that worked properly. Even for the money this isn't worth it by a long shot.
Great tool for cleaning your camera's surface without actually touching it. You have to be careful though because the aluminum casing has sharp edges, you don't want to scratch your camera when brushing too close.
I was happy to find a bag that holds a 17" laptop that didn't look like it was meant for backpacking across the country.The security feature definitely provides some peace of mind when walking around busy public spaces, but it also hinders the bag's accessibility. The one opening works fine for laptop access, but the accessory bags are velcroed to the inside. You either have to fully remove them or reach in and manipulate the zippers and slip the selected contents in/out.I wouldn't suggest it for students who need to get stuff in and out of the bag several times a day, but it's a great commuter bag for getting a full size laptop to and from work.So far, the build quality looks great. It's not just big enough to hold a 17" laptop, but was designed to distribute the weight. The straps and handle are part of one cut of fabric that runs the length of the bag, not just sewn on bits.The mesh cell-phone pouches on the shoulder straps are useless for your average smartphone and so far that's really my only "complaint."
My WD 120GB drive and usb cable fit nicely in this case. Semi-hard shell for minor crush resistance. Blue color case makes it easy to find in my black hole of a back pack. The blue color also makes it easy to spot when the job is done and it is time to pack up and go home.
There are some bluetooth conection problems with Blackberry and othe brands. I just skiped to use the bluetooth. I won't recommed this item.
Well, I updated my computer from a TNT2 32mb video memory to the incredible Xtasy Geforce4 Ti 4600 with 128mb of video memory and my computer get crazy. I had never seen something like this. The graphics are perfect and all my games like Medal of Honor or Grand Theft Auto III with all the graphics options to the max, look perfect and I dont have to worry about how the game will run because it just looks and plays smooth. I love it. I can watch Tv on my computer with the Tv in/out option and even watch my games later. If you are looking for excellent graphics and a perfect video card this is the one for you!!\P.D. Is better that you have at least 128mb of RAM to backup the gams and the necessary space to install the video card because it is really big. JeJE!!! It is just perfect!!
I bought mine from Amazon approx. 2 years ago and have been using it every day since. The sound is great and I have no problem hearing it in the shower. One time, it actually fell and hit the shower floor and it didn't break thankfully!!. We found the best way to hang it is to use the strap. You can tell it is of good quality- it dosen't feel like a lightweight piece of junk. It's a very good radio!
Quality hood. It fits fine and does the job it was made for. Came in a timely fashion. I would recommend.
Worked great connecting my Dell Windows XP laptop to Garmin GPS72. I then installed Mac drivers supplied on CD in adapter package into my Mac (MacBook Air). Mac did not show any USB ports for the USA-19HS. Contacted Tripp-Lite technical support. They said there was no USB driver support at this time ( 8/21/12) for OSX 10.8 released last month. Coming soon but they did not know when.
This product is terrible as are most screen protectors for the Toshiba Pocket PC e405. I tried several times and could not fix the problem, which was that the overlay kept trapping in many air bubbles. Your best best is to buy a aluminum case for it. I purchased one and it's working great (InnoPocket sells them for about $30).
I've used my 6g Sansa for 2 weeks and love it. I'm happy with its versatility and ease of use. Some complained about boot up time but I find that inconsequential. Some complained about noise between recorded tracks, I've not noticed that. Some complained about the size of the buttons. I have extra large hands and have absolutely NO problems. I did approach a Best Buy salesgirl prior to ordering mine and asked which MP3players have the least returns, she said SanDisk by a wide margin and I hadn't told her I was considering one. I'm completely happy with my Sansa 6g and so far have 500 songs loaded. Battery life is MUCH greater than my daughter's Ipod. The FM radio makes it even more versital and I have mine plugged into the sound system on my Honda GoldWing and the cassette and cd players are no longer used. Buy one you won't be sorry !
I don't claim to be an expert in audio and don't want to spend a fortune for radio. The NR31 is inexpensive. Simple to operate(analog). And it delivers good sound. If you want to brag about Brand names, spend alot more and go for the Boses and Bostons and the Cambridges, etc. If you want to save money, go with the Emerson NR31
My daughter really wanted this for Christmas and didn't get it. She already has a really good mp3 player and I didn't think this was worth the money. So when it went on sale after Christmas I grabbed it for her 6th birthday. Now I only wish I had bought more than one. She absolutely loves this. It loads really quickly and sounds decent. She's dropped it more than once with no problem. She loves changing the look with the added fashion packs that she got. And she really likes the website. It's not quite as cool as Webkinz, but is different and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this.
I wanted to get some type of cover for the Zen Vision since it apparently scratches easily. Of all the cases I found for it, this seems to be the best one (I initially bought the Digital Lifestyle Outfitters jacket but returned it because of a sticky residue it left on the player).Here are the pros/cons I found with the Kroo:1. The sync adapter that comes with the Zen doesn't stay in even though there is an opening in the cover for it, though you could blame that on the design of the adapter as much as the case.2. Even though the case is made of soft leather, it was too tight when I initially put the Zen in it - it was holding down one of the buttons which made the player unusable. However, after a day or so the case relaxed and the problem went away. I still have occasional problems using the buttons through the case but I suspect this would occur with any cover.3. I like the 'kick stand' for watching videos. Didn't see this feature on any other case.Overall, I like the design and function of the case and would recommend it over the DLO cover.
I posted a review two weeks ago, but it hasn't appeared, so I'm trying again...I bought this lock two years ago. It has always been difficult to remove. (Note: despite what some other reviewers seem to think, it does NOT have a motion detector - that's a different lock.) Recently, the lock decided to remain firmly inside my iBook, despite my efforts to remove it. After a fruitless call to Targus's customer support, I finally got it out. That took over 30 minutes of struggle. My next step was going to be purchasing a hack saw. Apparently, the Targus lock is not a good fit for iBooks. I'm going to send mine back and demand compensation. If you own an iBook, I strongly suggest you buy a lock made by someone other than Targus.
Allows me to switch a printer between my mac and a Windows laptop. It works and works well and the price is excellent.
Made the mistake of ordering since it popped up with the 3 features to order with radar detector. Should have read the reviews closer. The hole makes it appear that it would be universal but learned the hard way.
My Sony RDR-GX7 began to insist that clean sony +RW's and -Rw's were damaged and kept giving me "error" messages after making only 80 disk copies. So I dumped it and boutght two of these RDR-GXD455's. I set up one to try--hoping that this new model would not have copy-protection gimmickds installed on disks. The 80+ disks I copied from VHS super video sony tapes (containing documentaries --used for teaching) would mount on my brand new MacPro Apple Macintosh computer but would not open nor could I get them to play. So, what happened? This is what I experienced: This RDR-GXD455 made beautiful off air timer recording on a +RW Sony disk carefully finalized. But it would not play on the Sony DVPCX995V 400-Disc DVD Mega Changer/Player. I also tried the Oppo DV-981HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI, 1080p Up-Converting, DivX & SACD and got the same message that the disk could not be recognized. Sony is reported by a number of others in Amazon reviews as being notorious for copy-protection defender and that's causing ordinary, mass of loyal Sony customers heartache. Sony used to champion their customers. Now it seems they are more interested in the industry. What a pity.
This is vastly superior to the fancy shmancy iPod Dock charger that is priced at $100. I got my Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black) for less than $20, and the shipping was even free or included on the price. This is so much better than any overpriced transmitter charge.I would give the sound Quality of Transmitter a 9 out of 10. The sound quality is 5 times better than the $100 dock. I never change my radio station on my radio when I use this; before with the $100 dock, I had to switch if I was by my house, then by my work, then if I was driving by power lines, then if I was on the other side of town; but with the Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black) I never change the radio station.One knock on this is the amount of cords; One cord plugs into the iPod, then one goes to the transmitter, then one goes to the car charger plug in. If you can't stand having 3 feet of cords, then don't buy this product. But if you don't care, then this is a must buy.Another knock on this could be that it is a little difficult and confusing setting the presets, and even executing other functions, but that's why products include a user manual.Overall if you want a product that works very very well, but has a lot of cords, buy this product. If you want a product that works very poorly, yet looks cool, then buy the overpriced $100 dock charger.
Everything about this radio is top quality. Great reception, great battery life, cds play nicely, clock works great, it even comes with sturdy rope to hang it with. Great purchase!
"Features a touch-sensitive 3-way brightness and on/off switch. Just touch the base to brighten the room or turn the lamp off. Uses one 60 watt standard bulb (not included). " Not true!!! I ordered this to go with another crackle glass shade TOUCH lamp that looks identical to this in the photo. However, this one arrived today and it has an on-off switch on the cord and absolutely no touch function to the base. I am extremely disappointed. I should have believed other reviewers who said it wasn't a touch lamp. I figured they'd ordered the wrong thing. So now if I return it, will I get the exact same thing as the exchange? Sigh... Not happy with Target right now.
This great little tot serves me in several ways. I use it a work with out-of-date computers using Win 98, and with the downloadable driver, and can easily transfer from home on my Vista and Win XP. I don't know if the 1G or larger Lexar is a Firefly or will work or not, but I cannot use the SanDisk or Toshiba 1G flash (nor find a Win 98 driver for them). But for what I do, even backing up the 75MGs of office files and leaving that little Firefly at work in case the old Win 98 crashes again, the Firefly is neat and most usuful, as it can back up my 10 office directories of about 75MGs in about 10 minutes at work, where it used take several hours on the ten floppies -- gosh, that is a savings. Lastly, as you can see in the picture, the clip part that goes on your key chain STAYS on the key chain, so you can leave the Firefly in the computer and still use your keys, unlike the others. With most, you have to leave your keys attached and/or even lose the cover (though such could be safer). But at 12-14 bucks, and when transfering non-critical and convenince files, it is nice to leave it where you put it and NOT have your key chain attached.
Earlier this summer, my husband and I decided it was time to replace my digital camera (a Kodak DC280, bought in 2000), so we were unofficially looking. We stumbled across a good deal on a Kodak C643 and printer dock and thought we were getting a good camera. To cut to the chase, the C643 just wasn't the camera that we thought it was (my 6-year old 2 megapixel DC280 took better pictures!), so we unofficially started looking for something better.I started reading up on cameras and saw good things about the Z612. What really caught our eye was the image stabilization, as that was one of the problems with the C643. We also wanted the zoom capabilities and higher quality lens, especially since photographic events don't always occur right in front of you. We took a look at a Z612 in a store and were very impressed with its performance. We shopped around online, found a great price, and bought one. We've not been disappointed.This camera has so many amenities - on screen cropping and editing, tons of different shot options (night shots, action shots, close-ups, etc.), and more. We've tested it out in poor situations - long distance shots in very low light, moving subjects, extreme close-ups - and the pictures have turned out perfectly with no blurring, no fuzziness, no darkness.The only "complaint" I have - and it has nothing to do with the camera itself and does not affect our very high opinion of the camera - is the owner's manual that comes in the box is *very* basic. My husband went to the Kodak site and downloaded the unabridged manual, which contains a lot more information on the camera. Not a big deal, but it would be a bit more convenient to not have to run to the computer when we want to read up on the camera's options.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this camera to anyone!
Really great photo and audio quality. Small and compact. Just plug in to computer and use. Highly recommend
I'm shocked to read through the reviews here. I've had the WCG200 for 4+ years and I've never had it drop any connection, wired or wireless. I have an earlier model and it seems that the problem may have started with the ver.2, as it appears that the earlier reviews were good and the more recent reviews are awful. Maybe some of the problems are some sort of compatibility issue with the cable provider? I have Cablevision and have had no connection issues at all. (I saw Comcast listed in a lot of the negative reviews.)My main criticism is the wireless range is pretty weak. Within my house the signal is good, but once outside it disappears pretty quickly. I can not sit in the backyard or the porch and get a strong signal.I'm pretty happy with mine and would consider buying the newer version, if needed, but if I ran into the same issues I'm reading about here I'd return it and move on to separate modem / router set-up immediately.
I bought this drive to replace a dead drive on a Dell Inspiron 531. Installation was easy because I replaced the exact same drive and saved the computer because it would not even boot from the old drive. This was easier and cheaper than taking it in for service and now I have a clean new dirve that should last several years.My computer now runs like new.
The bass is quite robust, while the highs and mids are crisp. Hooked up to an Onkyo 8222 (with 50 watts each channel), these BICs sound terrific, whether you're listening to rock, instrumentals, or NPR. The speaker build is solid as well, durable enough to survive a cross-country move this past summer. Also of note, when purchased a couple years ago, the price was about one hundred bucks for a pair, which remains unchanged today. A superb buy overall.
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.
No matter the adjustments I made, it would turn on and off over and over when iMac went to 'sleep'. I gave it two weeks and constant fiddling, but I have given up. Two stars for layout and the unit has a good heft to it. Unit feels substantial and has a nice long cord with a flat to the wall plug. It just wouldn't work with my already power-conscientious iMac.
This is a Greta book bag for heavy books and a lunch bag. I have rolled it in rain and shine and has held up wonderfully. It is very easy to maneuver around.
Product tends to freeze up frequently. Other than that it has a lot of cool small improvements over the previous one.
I'd like to share my Seagate experience with anyone who is remotely considering purchasing a Seagate drive. I purchased a 250GB drive, it failed within 9 months.The first RMA drive I received from Seagate ($20 my cost for shipping) was Dead on Arrival.The second RMA drive I received from Seagate ($20 my cost for shipping) was Dead on Arrival.The third RMA drive I received from Seagate ($20 my cost for shipping) was Dead on Arrival.After complaining all the way up the corporate chain via "Community Relations" I received another refurbished RMA drive of a larger capacity (320GB). It worked.... for a while. I use the drive to run monthly backups. It's in a USB enclosure and the drive failed roughly the sixth time I turned it on.I've begun the complaint process with Seagate yet again, although I doubt it will lead anywhere. I've also filed a complaint with my states Attorney General.I work in I.T. and Seagate used to mean quality, but no longer is this true. I've done some research at work and it seems Seagate drives fail at more than twice the frequency of their competitors. RMA drives from Seagate have even worse reliability.If your data is important to you DO NOT place it on a Seagate disk drive.
buena camara facil de instalat deberia ser un poco mas compacta pero esta bien pa videos de alta calidad ojo la velocidad de internet es inportante parala calidad de llamada
We have this unit for a month now and we love it. I bought it for my girlfriend and driving has now become a breeze.Once the software was loaded onto the PC and transferred onto the unit, we were good to go. The transfer is a one time affair and I will recommend getting one of those 1 GB SD cards if you want all the states. If you live in NY, the card supplied with the unit will probably be sufficient for NY and the surrounding states (considering that the density of roads is higher in this area). The touch-screen is just amazing. The software is simple to use: two choices - were you want to go, and show the map.Many POI (Points of Interests) are preloaded. So don't have to look for a Walmart, or a Denny's. Just find the store nearest to you and say "Go", and it will give you turn by turn directions, all with a 3D view. Recalculation is fast and there is no way you can get lost with this thing. I guess with time, one sort of gets dependent on it. The only con, I feel, is that it does not say the street name, though it comes up written on the top, and on the image.
I have a confession to make: I bought this Orange Micro IEEE 1394 cable on Amazon only because it was the cheapest IEEE 1394 cable I could find anywhere. But when I received the cable, I was impressed with the easy-to-open packaging and the big letters "Assembled in USA". Proud and anxious, I set out to test the cable right away, and was happy to find it a competent cable. Have used it to transfer multiple gigabytes of data between my Sony MiniDV camcorder and Fujitsu laptop with no problems whatsoever. If you are looking for an IEEE 1394 cable, this is the one to get, and there's no justification for paying 3-6 times more for other brands.
When I was looking in the stores for this cable the price was around $40. I paid less than $10 for it through Amazon and it was delivered free within two days. I had read in a PC magazine more expensive cables are a waste of money unless they are of an extra long length. This cable gives me a quality hi def pic on my computer. I would definitely buy again from this seller.
That is all there is to say. A good price, and the camera fits in the case absolutely perfectly. A good investment. Protects tha camera and takes very little space
I am thrilled with this little player! It is my favorite toy. I was a little concerned about some of the negative aspects that other reviewers pointed out, but I decided that the positive outweighted the negative and gave it try. Am I glad I did! I take it to work to watch on breaks and at lunch and fits in my handbag.I admit that I have not tried all the functions and have always used the A/C adapter so I can't offer an opinion on the battery capacity as yet, but for a simple, portable way to watch your favorite movies on the go, it's great. The picture is fine and the sound is not bad either(better with headphones).If you are looking for a good value, this is it.Added on 4/12/05: I have had this player for over eight months now, and still have not had one bit of trouble with it even though I use it almost every day on my lunch hour. I don't know if I was just lucky when other reviewers were not, but I still highly recommend it.
Despite linux support being explicitly stated on the packaging, there is no official linux support for this device. I called TrippLite, and they told me that they no longer have these drivers anywhere, despite advertising linux support. They also seemed surprised when I told them that it was clearly on the box, and I had to send them a picture to prove it. If you want support for linux, DO NOT BUY THIS DEVICE.That being said, it worked just fine in Windows 7.
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.
When I first ordered this I was a little skeptical Seeing as the price was so low. But I Just received it today and it works perfectly! I had went to Wal-mart yesterday and I compared prices I saved well over $20. And seeing as i ordered it on a Friday I didn't expect to get it until at least Wednesday or Thursday. It just came ina couple hours ago. Great shipping from these guys.
I bought this for my nephew and he's loving it. The storage is great and the padding is protective without being too much.
So far as I can tell, there is no problem with the camera case, but it is too big for the PowerShot S100, and not big enough to hold the camera and charger. I'm returning one I recieved as a gift -- this could be the perfect case for another camera.
I bought this device to hook two computers to one printer using two different operating systems. Works perfect. Simple setup, straight forward use. The lights are clear and easy to read. My only complaint is the additional cables I had to buy, they only send one extra cable. I think they should give you four since you can add up to four devices. The price was good for what I got. I would recommend this for even novice users of computers.
These earphones do what they're supposed to do: mostly isolate outside noises and deliver good quality sound at a low cost. The base is very good for ear bud/phone style speakers which explains the popularity of the Sony EX51 &amp; EX71s.That said, I'm not that pleased with their fit. I've spent the better part of a week fiddling back &amp; forth between the different cushions and finally decided that for my ears I have to use the small size. The catch is that the smalls don't fit *that* well but the next size up is too large to get a good insertion.All in all I'm satisfied of their value but would recommend seeing if you can find a friend with either these or the EX71s to see what you think of having them in your ears before purchasing. After using these for a week I can see them being used on the bus/plane, but for everyday listening I'm going to keep on using the Apple iPod earphones or just use a much better sounding set of actual headphones for about the same money.
For some reason, the product photo only shows the IDE-to-USB cable, and not the power supply cord that comes with it. (Actually you can click on one of the thumbnails to see a photo of the whole kit) I found this to be an extremely satisfying piece of equipment to use -- a terrific value! A driver is included for Windows 98 systems. I've tried it on both XP and Vista systems and they recognized the external drive automatically. I swap it back and forth between my old computer's hard drive (which I use for backups) and its CD-RW drive (my new computer only has one optical drive, so this speeds up disk copies).
This antenna is a great deal. It is pulling in more channels than the old antenna which cost more than twice as much as this one. I had another TERK and it was great. I had trouble finding one in stock in the brick and mortar stores, so I ordered it online and am very pleased with it. Great Deal. I highly recommend it.
This webcam works well for viewing purposes through a video stream. It is clear and crisp, with good color. My only complaint is that the stand design sucks. It CANNOT grab onto any laptop or monitor screen. They should remove that advertisement since it does no such thing. Otherwise, great for home use!
Well, initially I was happy with this setup. It was less expensive than a comparable Bose system I have for another computer. But, now after 2 months the subwoofer is not working anymore. I've double-checked the wiring but everything is still hooked up and no sound from the woofer. So, I can't recommend this system.
We bought three of these webcams very reasonably to use on the computers in our house. We had some Logitech webcams that were several years old which did not produce such a great picture. The units are adjustable and fit well on the screens and laptop. Be sure to focus the camera by turning the ring on the unit. I did not use the enclosed CDs to load the software but instead went to Microsoft support site and downloaded the right software. The three computers had three different operating systems: XP,Vista, and 7. The cameras worked very well on all three. The resolution for the cameras were very good and required much less light than our old cameras. I was impressed with the microphone that was in the units. I didn't know what kind of sound quality to expect from a microphone placed in the back of the camera. You could not hear your own voice through the speakers ( so no echo or screaching!) but when we connected to Skype, the sound coming from the other Skype users speakers sounded very good. The software has additonal features like the abilty to e-mail photos and videos. Also there is a very good feature which lets you add about 30 various elements to your face like distortions, Afros, pink wigs, sunglasses,etc. The camera has to have face recognition since these various features move along with your face as you turn it. Overall a good webcam for someone looking to pay very little.
I picked this up in silver for my iPod shuffle and a set of Skull Candy ear buds. They fit perfectly!Made well, I have had no issues with construction or difficulties with the zipper (the zipper on mine is sewn in, not glued as mentioned by another reviewer). The case is semi-hard, not completely solid, but firm with just a little bit of give to it. I carry it with me in my handbag and have opened and closed it many of times without issue.The silver is not sparkly. It's a cross between grey and chrome. The tab at the end of the zipper is rubbery for an easy grip. Inside, there is a tiny net pocket with an elastic band at the top to hold things in, like your iPod shuffle, SD cards, extra ear-bud ear pieces, etc.Well made and a great price!
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 purchased this tv in 2/08 and it's awesome. The setup was easy and the picture is amazing. The whole online purchase process with Amazon has been fantastic. I received 3 different credits totalling $200 by using their low price guarantee within the first 30 days of purchase. This is a great TV for the price and I easily saved hundreds of dollars by purchasing on Amazon compared to going to Circuit City or Best Buy. I highly recommend this TV.
I pressume that the DAC-100 has been discontinued because I ordered one and I received the DAC-200. It looks the same and performs like the DAC-100. It was very easy to install, I would say intuitive. The inructions are clear and simple, and the performance is excellent. I have used it to convert some of my old VHS tapes to DVD's with excellent results. I also used to capture scenes from DVD's to mix with my own video footage. I both cases the DAC-200 performed flawlessly. If you are into video and video editing this is a tool to have, easy to install and easy to use.
I have only had my camera for a little less than a month. So far, it is great. The weather hasn't been where I can get out and take a lot of pictures yet. Those are my favorite pictures of the outdoors unless it is grandkids. I am anxious for the sun to shine and the flowers to grow to give it a real test. Or for the grandkids to arrive. So far so good!Beverly
I appreciate you sending it so quick, battery life survived a 10 and a half hour flight without dying. I have had no problems with it at all. thank you again
On Sunday, my old 17" monitor decided to call it quits. I headed out to (...) on Monday and found the NEC MultiSync 77F (...). The picture quality was great and the flat screen makes a huge difference over my old 17". I was tempted by the LCD displays but for the price, this monitor fit the bill. I only wish that they were not only available in black. Highly recommended!
I tried going to a local office store to get this, and they tried to sell me multi-purpose machines, but they didnt have as good reveiws, so I just bought this one here. It was a birthday present for my daughter, who is 14 and getting very interested in graphic arts. She LOVES it -- was totally suprised and impressed by the quality, loves the software that came with it, and it turns out we can use it to make copies too, since all you have to do is scan and then print. We bought it in September and have had no problems. (of course, I dont know how to use it . . . lol . . but she's thrilled!)
When I installed the mouse, the 4th and 5th buttons (for forward/back web browsing) did not work. The problem was that the software that came with the mouse (IntelliPoint 4.1) would not let me configure the 4th and 5th buttons (the default configuration for these buttons was web scrolling). The readme.txt file that came with the mouse said that the 4th and 5th buttons may not work with Windows XP and NT and may behave unpredictably. I am using Windows ME, so maybe this OS should be added to that list. The box said that the mouse works with these operating systems, so it's unacceptable that the auxiliary buttons did not work! I couldn't find any patches on the Microsoft website. I got the extra buttons to work when I instead used the mouse driver software that came with a generic 5-button mouse that I had. Anyway, it's pretty bad that the cheesy software that came with a generic mouse works better with Windows ME than Microsoft's own mouse software.
I don't usually take the time to review products I've purchased from Amazon.com, but this one in particular has earned my respect. I purchased the Lexar Media 256 MB JumpDrive for my husband about two months ago and he hasn't stopped praising it--works great on both home and work computers with absolutely no problems. What impressed me, however, was what he confessed to me about a week ago. Seems he accidentally left it in his pants pocket the first week he had it and it went through both the wash and the dryer (perma pressed cycle, of course)before he sheepishly retrieved it without telling me what he'd done. He was sure it would be a total loss, but two months later it is still working beautifully! The laundering didn't even corrupt any of the data he had saved to it! Now he wants another one just like it only bigger.
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.
Speakers sounded great and fit the rear of my 1995 Infiniti G20 perfectly. I also bought the same size for the front and they were to big, I did this knowingly for the added sound quality. They sound amazing and my car is much more enjoyable to drive. Make sure you dont under power for better quality, but there is nothing wrong with it.
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.
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.
I recently wanted to get a MP3 player, but NOT an Ipod. Everyone seems to have an Ipod so I looked around for other good Mp3 players. I read a few reviews on this one and researched into it and this one became my final decision. I really like the size, battery life and GUI of the player. One thing you will want to decide is what firmware you want to run.USA firmware (standard):-Few sound sets such as vocal, bass boost, etc.-Organizes music like most Mp3 player by reading the ID3 tags and organizing in Artist, Genre, Album, etc.-No text viewerKorean firmware:-Lots of sound options along with custom bass boost and custom EQ settings.-You have to organize your music in folders, it doesn't organize by ID3 tags.-Text viewer-Plays .OGG music files.Right now I am running the Korean firmware because I enjoy the custom EQ and bass boost, but it is up to you. All in all, I like this player.
I purchased the SanDisk 2GB Ultra II Plus USB Card for Christmas for my husband after seeing it at a friend's house. The card allows him to take the pictures, remove the card from the camera and put it directly into the computer to show friends. Amazon's price was the best around and their shipping was great! I'd highly recommend the card.
Great unit, good reception, record TV programming on 4 hour mode looks and sound good. Unit takes time to turn on must be patient. There is a mode that keeps power to unit so it responds quicker, but that costs extra electricity. Occationally unit will freeze and you have to press the reset button. Overall I'd buy it again.
The power of the web makes all all good shoppers provided good common sense is used. This seller provided me with a great value and great service.
We got this pool from Santa and it rocks!! We put it up for the first time 2 days ago and my brother, sister and me have a blast in it. I only wish that we had the room for a bigger one. Make sure you buy chemicals to keep ur pool clean.
In my 5.1 surround system I have 2 F2's, a C1, 2 B1s and a Sunfire sub all driven by a Panny XR55. The sound is simply amazing and IMO as good as the Martin Logans at Tweeters. The F1s have great detail, imaging, and there's no coloration. With the Panny I can drive these monsters to painful levels without a whimper of distortion. The sound is transparent, clean, and very clear. Anyone contemplating these towers would probably be sold once they hear the battle sounds from "Gladiator" or the subtle guitar frets from the Eagles, "Hotel California" ( "Hell Freezes Over" -DVD ). Diana Krall's "Live in Paris" sounds so alive on these speakers I feel she's in the room with me. These are massive towers (deeper than they are wide), quite imposing but handsome never-the-less. To say I'm pleased with them is a huge understatement.
The Item received in good working condition. But after 1 week the ink is printing a dark black streak every inch on each paper. I have to place another order now. Buy from a different vendor hopefully get a good product this time. what a waste of money.
This is an excellent battery that powers my Canon 5D camera very well. Although I haven't tested it against the spec for how many shots I can get from it, I've been very impressed with the longevity of it's charge.
This product broke within one week!! Memorex will fix/replace AFTER you fax a receipt to get a "ship to" address and then pay to ship it and include money for them to ship it back. I would end up paying 50% of the original cost to get this item repaired. The company was unphased when I complained about their "warranty". Buyer BEWARE!!
This weather radio lets you know when the bad weather is on the way. You plug the monitor up, it finds your station for news and it tells the weather. It also sound an allert too, I really like my radio.
Bought this to use with my ipod and wasn't sure if a small speaker would be any good. I was pleasantly surprised when I plugged it in. This thing is LOUD! It is very small so of course the sound quality isn't stellar, but it is excellent for a speaker this size. The unit is very small and comes with a usb cable to charge the internal battery. The extendable bass resonator doesn't do much, but it does help a little. Overall it is a great product for a very good price.
I love my Sandisk Sansa. It's compact, easy to use, and it's not an iPoD. I have nothing against iPOds, except the proprietary software needed to load them. This little baby has great sound, a fair FM tuner, and a nice, bright screen. The card slot allows for increasing storage size, a feature I like since I always seem to have extra storage cards around. And the price was great, and it has come down since I purchased mine.
The picture quality is Amazing on the LN-T4642H in HD. I am glad I only purchase the 720P and saved some money. Everything is displayed in 1080i anyway and I can't see the picture getting and crisper then it is. Great price for such a great brand. strongly recommend this LCD TV.
bought this for a disc fo my xbox what happened was when i tipped the xbox accidently and the disc was spinning it left a long ring in the disc and it would not play a part in the game. so i bought this product and it was amazing because it was on the day of the first release on the game (Call of Duty Black Ops II) and i was not going to go buy another game. Totally worth the $6.00
I keep this CB as a spare in case I need to hook it up and head down the road.
It was well past time to replace my old surge protector having bought a new HDTV. This one is awesome!. More outlets than I even needed with the versatility to adapt to all those bulky power blocks so popular with manufacturers. Even coax protection and wire organizers. Great price at 17 bucks too.
I purchased the bicycle mount for my Garmin eTrex Legend Cx and it doesn't fit! The back is made for some other model.
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 cord did not work. The audio was a loud screeching sound. Had to buy the pricier version from a local store.
I tested the cable with a couple old parallel-only HP printers and found they actually worked, to my surprise. It took a few minutes for my computer to recognize one printer but it worked out fine. What i found interesting was when I tried another old printer just like the first one, my computer didn't add another one to its printers and faxes folder. I printed an OpenOffice.org document using the first printer, and the 2nd printer worked fine.I also have a small serial USB adapter that's green and is plugged into one of those small serial ports. I plugged one printer that way but it didn't work. When I plugged it directly into one my computer's own USB ports, the printer's ready to go.Just now I tried it with another HP printer that uses both USB and parallel. I plugged in the cable, bypassed the printer's USB port and plugged the USB end into my computer, and that printer worked just fine.I'm thankful to have it; if only the cable was available when I had trouble w/ early devices...I'm glad to see I have this choice when the need warrants.
I bought the Ipod because my Zen Micro can't access my computer anymore, though it still plays. As soon as I heard the Ipod I thought the quality of the music wasn't the same. I listened to the same song on the Ipod and Zen to compare, but I was willing to pass on the slightly worse music quality. I had trouble figuring out how to transfer movies into the ipod but I was willing to play around until I figured out. I a sense that Itunes had me controlled (with the Zen I could drag and drop items into the software window in my computer and that was enough to transfer).One of the main reasons I bought the Ipod was so I could continue listening to the books I download from public libraries; it turns out that the libraries' website asks Ipod listeners to click on a link that tells them that due to Digital Rights those audiobooks can't be played on the Ipod! The website has a list of compatable MP3 players and the Creative players are in it. I have reset the factory settings on the Ipod and wrapped it back up because it is going back to the store. Thanks Apple for waisting my time :( I will buy a Zen Vision M (green) because my Micro was amazing, and I will take even better care of it now that I know what a precious commodity it is. Too bad (but no wonder) the Zen Vision M is all sold out right now.
The install was pretty easy and the unit works great! The sound quality can be anywhere from 7-9 out of 10 but I think it depends on what I'm listening to. If I'm listening to my iPod, the sound quality is about 8-9 out of 10 with a little bit of hissing sometimes (Note: I tapped into power and ground on my factory stereo harness - that alone should give me the best sound so I'm not sure why there's a little hissing sometimes). Other times if I'm listening to online radio (I use an iPhone) the hissing gets a little louder but never enough to really bother me. Let's just say it'll always still sound better than AM radio.I like how it gives you the option to choose between playlist mode (i.e. you can only play playlists from the iPod but you can control the iPod from your stereo) or manual mode (i.e. you play whatever you want but you have to control it from the iPod). I use manual mode because I love listening to online radio, especially now that the iPhone has a Sirius/XM app (I don't have an XM unit). I used to HATE using an FM transmitter to listen to online radio. The sound quality would be horrendous!One thing I don't like is how it automatically starts playing from your playlists as soon as you plug it in. Wonder if there's a way to stop that? Sometimes I'd like to just listen to online radio but it'll automatically start playing from the iPod. No big deal. I've gotten used to stopping the playback before selecting my online radio apps. No big deal.I also have my Garmin GPS plugged into the RCA jacks so I can hear the audio through my car speakers. That works great as well! Wish I had built-in navigation in my car so I'd be able to watch video from my iPhone through the screen.Great product at a very reasonable price
I switched to digital a few years ago, and my little Olympus was fine for outdoor shots, but I missed my old Pentax Spotmatic, especially indoors without a flash. I got this camera because of the recent lowered price. I am very pleased that with the Nikon it's like having my old camara back, but with digital. It does everything extremely well, and learning the operation was simple. I especilly like the P mode. I was worried that the steep discount in price meant something was wrong with the camera, but this doesn't seem to be the case. Comparing it to similarly priced digitals, this is a great buy!People seem to be going for the big telephotos, but the wide angle lens is very handy. And I always wanted a Nikon...
This thing locks up and skips on almost 75% of the disks I put in it, including brand new ones.If it a rented disk with a few scratches, forget it. I end up using a free Apex someone gave me just to avoid this thing.
It has been 6 weeks and I have still not received the camera they sent a smart media card instead. I have tried several times to have it picked up.
Garmin C530 works great, easy to use but really NEED MORE DIRECTIONS. It takes much much "playing with" to find everything.
I purchased 4 of these for me (at work and at home) and for 2 co-workers.In my workspace, this gives me the mobility I need, while not hindering my job.At home, I use them when others are sleeping, watching t.v. or playing computer games. We are all very happy with this product.We needed the extension because most earphones are not designed for the length needed for computer listening and the ability to move about.My order was shipped and received quickly.I would definitely purchase this item again.
This card had what I was looking for, nothing more, nothing less. It's fast and that's what I was expecting. What I especially loved was that it fit my phone and nearly any other phone. Most mobile devices and MP3 players have a micro SD card slot, which is convenient if I want to show my friends a video on their phone.
These tweeters sound very good. After installed on my wall speakers system the sound quality improves tremendously. I'm very happy with this purchase.
Lens is sharp (at least the copy I have is sharp) and meets expectations. Works well with 20D as a walk around lens
SanDisk is pretty much a sure bet when it comes to storage. It always works well, and this 4GB micro SD card was no exception to that.
We ordered the wallet for a place to keep all of our newly acquired cd's for the car. sometimes when we travel out of range of a favorite radio station, we like to change off to cd's for easy listening. Now, my husband wants a wallet that holds more cd's for when we go away, and need music or dvd's to watch at night. The quality is great. Keep the quality up for your biggest fans. Thank you
I purchased the 50 pack Slim Jewel Cases to hold and to protect my CDs. They are just what I needed. The quality to very good and I would not hesitate to order them again.
I've read some of the reviews that just came in and felt someone needed to give a balanced review. I love TIVO. I now have 3 of them, my son has 2 and my other son has 1. It is GREAT!. In reading some of the newer review it appears nothing would satisfy some of these people. Yes there are a few problems in doing the setup if you have broadband phone service but there is other problems you have to deal with if you have this type of phone service (I know as I have it). 1 is the quality of the audio is never as good as regular phone service but it's worth it to save $30 per month) If you choose to use the leading technologies then you should know there are things that haven't adapted yet. You learn to compensate (or some people just learn to complain as that takes less thought and effort). I have updated 2 of my Tivo's to larger hard drives myself and that is while while (it will avoid your warranty so I am not recommended you do that unless you know how and are someone who looks for solutions instead of just complaining when problems arrive). The one main issue is the speed over an IP connection is very slow when transferring files wirelessly (I am going to hard wire my Tivo's instead of using wireless adapters (also Tivo has not kept up very well with the newer, faster wireless standard and since I can't expect them to do it then my solution is to hard wire them instead of complaining all the time). I have downloaded shows to my computer and then have burned them on a DVD and IT WORKED!!!. Amazing!!! I now have almost all of the old Twilight Zones on DVD .AWESOME!! Again, the benefits Tivo offers FAR outweigh the view issues as the issues can be worked around (if you are not a chronic complainer. The best this is my last Tivo cost ONLY $11.95($161 (at Amazon) minus $150 rebate) and only $6.95 per month (yearly fee after the 1st one is only $6.95). Oh yea, Why do i have 3??? My wife fell in love with it and the shows she wanted to record (Season Pass) every week overlapped with mine so that's why the 2nd one. (Same reason my son has 2). As for the 3rd, I have an office upstairs and when I'm working there I can actually xfer a show from one of the other Tivo's to #3 and watch it. Sometimes I download a show and watch it on my computer LCD monitor (may be getting a 26 LCD monitor to watch Tivo on WHILE I surf the internet. That's FAN-DA*N-TASTIC!!!! Are their issues with Tivo and using it. As with everything is life the answer is OF COURSE! The 2 choices to these minor issues (as with everything is life) are 1. Find a solution or 2. just Bitch about it. The choice is yours alone (some people appear to get more enjoyment out of the bitching instead of being creative!! My recommendation is BUY one (or more) and enjoy it/them!
Cable worked with unbelievably low price. What more to say, except that this dumb we site requires more words! Liked it.
This product sounds great, but in practice it is a bad idea. For you to get to your "secure" partition, you must run software from the jumpdrive when you install. This can be very problematic. As you might expect, it often doesn't work. When I run this on my machine I get a mysterious "Error [-10011]".The only thing worse than Lexar's software is their support. I emailed them and they mailed me back their boiler plate "Please reformat your drive" response. I traded email with them several times and all of there responses were: reformat the drive (several times), download the latest software (several times), more specific instructions on formatting the drive (which I didn't need, I managed to format it and lose my data just fine the first time!). I would write back and tell them that their solution didn't solve my issue, and they would email me back with the same solution, as if some how, magically, it would just start working. Finally, they told me to call them.I called, and am now on hold. 20+ minutes. Avoid this company like the plague. I'm going to throw mine in the trash and move on with my life.I'll give you three guesses where their support is located...UPDATE: I got through to customer support. They man was clueless. He sent me to another number which, of course, was just voice mail. I will now throw this product in the trash.
Do not buy this supposed CA-PS700. It is poor imitation of the real thing. I bought one and it died after two weeks. The plug doesn't hold into a socket, so I had to secure it with tape. The real thing is here:Canon CA-PS700 Compact Power Wall Adapter for Elura 50,S1 IS, S2 IS, S3 IS & Digital Rebel XT/XTi Cameras. If it isn't "by canon" stay far away. The real thing may cost more but it is worth the money.
My husband and I needed to share a printer between our laptop and desktop. The Iogear works perfectly for our low volume needs and was a breeze to set up...just plug and play. I have not installed the software. I may play with it later.
First of all, the Sportrak Pro is a total joy to use and one of my favorite electronics that I own. I have used Garmin, Military GPSs, and Lowrance. They all work. But I wanted to make sure that the one that I bought would not site in my backpack and not be used. The Sportrak Pro is the most comfortable to use and was the almost instantly easy to operate straight out of the box.I bought the GPS for one reason. I am deployed to Iraq and do frequent moves where knowing where your exact location is a matter of life and death sometimes. Not to be dramatic, but that is why I bought one. I wanted a machine that I could count on everyday that fits in my pocket and is responsive in all conditions. So far it is a champ.In my bookProsAccuracy (dead on)Ease of useLarger screenNavigation screens that make senseOne-button waypointsBacktracking (easy). I can get back the exact way I came.ConsSoftware. If you need an extensive suite of GPS software, go somewhere else. You can still use great programs like ExpertGPS, and others. Mapsend needs some work. It is expensive for the accuracy and quality of the maps in Mapsend. If they get that fixed, watch out.If Mapsend were better, this machine would get 5 Stars all the way.Bottom line: I love this machine. Would I buy it again? In a minute.
While I don't usually put in a review, this works so well for me that I had to put it in.Moving into a new house it seemed that all the cable was in the wrong place for me, and having no basement meant either major work or stringing visible cable to having the TV's where I wanted them.Since I have several VCR's I was able to connect the transmitter side to a VCR on cable in one room, and then connect the receiver side to a TV in another. There are two walls and probably about twenty feet between them. The picture and sound are as clear as if I had connected it directly through cable. It is interesting how the infrared sender will send commands from a remote in one room to the VCR in another.The only time I had a problem is when I put the receiver end down on the table next to the TV with the TV between the two ends. I moved the receiver end to the other side of the TV and all is fine.I have 5.8gHz phones at home as well as a cell tower within 100 yards of my home. I get no interference in the TV system.
I have had this player for over a week now and have had no issues. I have used various cd-rs of mp3s that were burnt on different pcs and have had no issues. The AM/FM stereo is competent enough, and I have had no issues playing normal cds. I haven't gone running with it, however I did shake it for over a minute with no signs of skipping.For the Price, this does everything I could want it to. The navigation is OK, could be better could be worse. I cannot comment on the battery life (i have used it mainly on a dc plug I had laying around--since it didn't come with one). It also played in my car through an old Koss cd--&gt;tape deck converter.The display could use some work (only 2 lines are scrooled for meaningful information), the earphones pinched my ears over my glasses, the user manual is a bit sparse, and the mp3 folder navigation controls take some getting used to.But overall, if you are concered about having a functional player, without having to pay for all of the little features you never use anyhow, this is the one for you.
Pros: Beautiful glossy color output, great network drivers, fast printing, minimal lag before printing, inexpensive ecologically-friendly ink.Cons: 5-10min warm up when turning on, waxy ink can be scratched off (especially on glossy stock) the page and can be difficult to write over. Color accuracy can be an issue if using for proofs, but fine for everyday use.Best printer I've ever owned or seen! No comparison. I was originally put off by the price tag; however, it's worth every penny. I can't believe I put up with inkjets for so long. I'm cured. This printer is such a relief: fast printing, easy network installation, inexpensive ink, no ink-cartridges to throw away, and amazing glossy color. In fact, the dry ink technology (it's almost like a wax) allows you to print on low quality paper and have a pristine glossy output. Sorry if I'm gushing, but I love this thing. The software does not bog the computer and there's virtually no lag between pressing print and the printing--even using the printer via the network port. Compare that to HP printers that require cumbersome, buggy software that bogs the computer, crashes regularly, and takes 30 seconds to a minute before it even thinks about printing.This printer is a breeze and the results are beautiful. I'm telling everyone about these things.Our only problem was with tray selection when printing envelopes from MS Word. Xerox tech support was very patient and got it solved. It was fixed by changing the paper selection for tray 1 to "dynamic" and the manual tray to "automatic".I wish now that I'd gone with the full copier/fax/scanner/printer version of this. I would have loved to have replaced everything in our office with 8560MFP/N multi-function version (although multi-function units don't always work as well as dedicated units--but Xerox has earned my trust). Instead, I just replaced our fax machine with a Brother MFP with "PC Fax" that can send our faxes to the Xerox.Buy this (or maybe the 8560MFP/N) and thank yourself later!
This is by far one of the easiest remotes to set up. Within 20mins of opening the package I had all my eletronics in my house set up and ready to be controlled at the push of a button. The large color display is also great. The software allows you to change the icons as well as set up your own picture slide show. The recharge station is also a big step up from my old remote, which I had to replace the batteries about once a month.
I bought this router along with the WG511T card and have had nothing but good luck. I've set up wireless networks before, so I can't comment on beginners setting this up, but things were simple and well documented for me.The range of this thing is great. I had it sitting on the floor of the office in the front of my house and I was still getting 96mbps out by my back fence. I have a decent size yard so I was very surprised at the speed at that range.I've had no issue with interference from phones or other electrical equipment. The firewall side of it is a little weak, but for everything else you get I can't complain.This thing works great in B/G mode as well. A friend came over with his B card and both of us were connected in my kitchen at full speed (him at 11 mbps and me at 54mbps). That's with 128 WEP turned on as well. Another review stated severe performance issues with WEP enabled...I haven't had any issues.Overall, this router lived up to its promise. Would highly recommend.
The monster power cleaner has made my lcd tv have a better picture my stereo sound better.reassures me my equipment is safe in storms & power outages it is a must have item.
This TV surpasses my expectations in every way. The price was unbeatable, the shipping was free (from an Amazon seller), prompt and professional, and I have since seen no TV on display at any store that surpasses this one in brilliance of picture. I was also pleased to find that it was very highly rated in a consumer magazine I subscribe to. I could not possibly be more pleased, a and would recommend this TV to anyone, with no hesitation.
I got this to use in the shower, but the sound is so good, I put it on the bathroom counter when I'm not in the shower, and listen to it when I'm getting ready for work in the morning.
i've never been able to wear earphones for a long period of time due that it hurts my inner ear. with these i've been able to wear them for an extended period of time. i generally use it for my trips and when i run. they're quite comfortable to begin with. there's been a few copycats out there by some decent headphone makers but i think this one's the smallest still.
My photography skill level : BEGINNERPROS :15 x zoomcarl zeiss lens3" lcdmanual mode with nice tweaksnight shot modevery good picture organizing (add/delete folder etc) options in the cameracomfortable enough to operate with one handthe dial makes mode selection easyEasy to take out/ fit in battery/memory cardCONS:no uncompressed format option (neither is there an option to control the compression.. but that didnt seem important for me.. might be a drawback if you are a serious photographer)no option for panoramic picturecant take pictures while simultaneously recording videoconsumes too much energy.. keeps running out of battery charge !!!!The hood didnt prove to be of much use to me.The dial is useful only for a few things like mode selection and navigating through folders.I would suggest you also take a look also at Canon S5 IS. Both H9 and S5 IS are equally good. Minor differences here and there. But Canon S5 IS is about 50 USD cheaper ;) .
This is an excellent companion when used with the new Nikon D90; its small size and VERY easy triggering (no need to point directly at the source sensor, just in its VERY vague vicinity). I know that operational proximity & ease of triggering are important performance characteristics to many prospective buyers, so I'll provide more specificity: the unit's operational proximity exceeds that which has been advertised (16.4 ft.) by 10-12% (appx. 18.2 ft.) -- perhaps this is a result of my use with a new model that had not yet been released when these "specs" were written, or perhaps the newness of the battery is at play, or conservative spec writing -- I suspect it's ultimately some combination of these three factors -- I'm not sure, but the results are absolutely great! When considering the price, acceptable fit/finish & reliable feel, this item win this a 5 star without hesitation, it comes with a black, snug-fitting tasteful case w/ Velcro seal. One small caveat: the unit must be VERY close to the body when attempting to trigger from behind the camera. A couple of configurations required that I move it in front of the camera altogether, not a big deal at all, but others have expressed concern on this issue or as part of a future "wish list," and Nikon seems to have left this design aspect unchanged with their newest dSLR (the D90, as of 07 OCT 2008).
The idea of passive cooling is a great concept, but it doesn't work that well in reality. The i-Xoft basically acts as a pad to shift heat away from hot areas of your laptop, pretty much like how heat pipes work. It also makes your laptop bearable to use on your lap, as the underside is much cooler than the top.I have a Thinkpad T60p and it doesn't make it as cool as an active laptop fan. I guess it does lower the temperature of the CPU area a little and it's the only passive cooler on the market.
My 14 year old needed a head set to play WOW and this one works perfect. Shipping was great.Voice and ear piece work great.
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?
bought it for my Canon A85. great fit. great price too for such a nice looking accessary.
Light weight, attractive, easy to use, fast download, great sound, inexpensive, in a word...perfect. The biggest surprise for me was battery life. I read that the RD1000 got about six hours of play, but it's more like ten from my experience. I can't say enough good things about the RCA RD1000!
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.
I bought my 60CSx about 18 months ago after rave reviews from friends who are in Iraq and Afghanistan talking about how great the 60CSx is. I can say without reservation that this is the finest piece of travel gear I have.The SirfIII chipset means quick signal aquisitions, so even when my cell phone's GPS is struggling to get a signal, I've got one and am off to the races. When out and about in a foreign country, I'll mark my tracks so I can always find my way back home. It's quick and holds signal in urban environments (Chicago's the land of highrises) and the wilderness (I used this while on day hikes in Mongolia.)The GPS itself isn't intiutive, and you really need to sit down with a manual (or rentGARMIN GPSMAP 60C; 60CS; 60CX; 60CSx DVD INSTRUCTION GUIDEfrom Netflix). Once you sit down with it for a good 30 minutes, you get the hang of it rather easily.I also updated my GPS with a MicroSD card to have TOPO maps on it along with Garmin's North America maps. It's not as great as having a car GPS, but it is nice when I take this on long bike rides and get lost in unfamiliar territory (the suburbs.) The desktop software for Garmin has gotten a lot better (although it's still rather weak on the Mac.) On long rides, I'll lay out waypoints so I can not have to refer to a sheet while I'm riding. It's also nice to get Geocaching information so I can run around the city and play treasure hunt.The best part about this GPS for me is that it runs on AA batteries. This is great when I'm out for a few days, I don't have to worry about plugging this in anywhere like I have to with the Garmin Nuvi 500.Overall this is a solid device. Sure, the UI is lame and it lacks the sex appeal of Garmin's newer devices, but if you want a solid GPS, this is it. Even with the newer devices out, I'd still want the 60CSx.
THIS PRODUCT IS THE BEST IT THE BEST IDEA KODAK HAS CREATED. YOU CAN PRINT YOUR OWN PICTURES WHENEVER YOU WANT
After two disappointments with brand new HP all in one printers, I read everyones reviews and got this one. It works great, was very easy to program, and the media slots on the front are handy. If your looking for a top quality photo printer look elsewhere, but if your like me and use a printer 99% of the time for text/copies/FAX, this is the machine for you.One proviso, the ink cartridges are pricy, the xtra large black ink, and the xtra large colored ink combo packs runs $50.
I cannot believe I paid so much for a camcorder that has such a JUNKIE battery charger built in. If it gets bumped even slightly, or has too much pressure on the cord just laying there, it comes out. You pick up a camera thinking it is charged, and find out it is NOT!! Bought before going on vacation, &amp; called the store upon my return to complain. They said, &quot;That is just Sony's way of making you buy a separate charger.&quot; After several months of hassles, I notified Sony about my dissatisfaction with this, &amp; their customer service rep sent me a smart-alec reply by e-mail. Won't buy another Sony product if that is how they take care of customers. Sandy
Making the calculations necessary to ensure that the verticle positioning of the TV would be appropriate once the bracket was installed and the TV placed upon it proved to be the most demanding part of this installation. Overall if you are smart enough to run a stud finder, a drill, and do some basic calculations you shouldn't have a problem installing this yourself.The tilt feature is handy so that you can tilt it downwards toward the couch when seated and not have end up with "front row of the theater neck."
I had to return my tv- it was dead when it arrived. when i phoned sharp, they said it happens all the time with products from Tiger Direct-STAY AWAY from TIGER DIRECT was their advise and mine!
Never could get this adapter to work! Have used other brands of adapters with no problems, but this one just flat wouldn't work.
I am so sick of trying to buy a GPS system. I just wanted a GPS like the one in a rental car I had recently, instead I have to compare 30 different systems (and that's just Garmin's "on the road" Automotive category) across 50 different "features" not including price. I'm exhausted with the whole process so I settle on this model and now I find out it doesn't have "street name" voices. I'm always going to remember this experience as distinctly unenjoyable.
I started out cheap and wasn't very happy with the sound for my HTPC. Should have known better as I have a pair of JBL36s from the 70s that are crystal clear.Fast forward to today. These L830s provide crisp, clear sound. Not a perfect match for the L36 so the L830s are wired direct to the Monitor for now. The monitor also feeds the amplifier attached to ES20s, CS26, pair of Polk Subs and the L36. The total combination of these is good, but I see a pair of L820s with the matching LC2 in the future.As others have mentioned, these speakers are deep and heavy for something considered "bookshelf". Plan accordingly
Bought this cable in order to hook up my Mac book pro to my HD Tv (it plugs in my mini dv to dvi cable).Works great. You will need other cables in order to hook up the sound as the HDMI plug doesn't carry sound.
Guys. REALLY??? I ordered this TWO months ago and it's STIIL not here. Whats up with that????????
Arrived on-time. As per one of the reviews, the TV is excellent. My only problem with it, is that the manual describes a DTV section in the on-screen help that is not available on my TV. The transaction went as promised. Excellent service.
I absolutely LOVE this iPod case! It's sturdy and greatly protects your iPod BUT I have found that because of its thickness, it is very difficult at times to "turn" the dial of the controls. Pressing the buttons isn't an issue, but any type of rotating is difficult. Even with that, I would definitely purchase another .. because who has a cool iPod case like this? No one that I have seen! It certainly is a conversation starter!
I like this item because in my opinion is hard but not heavy case which will protect your hard driver very good. Inside has space to put other things like cables, ipod, etc.
I own this unit. I purchased it originally because it had both a VCR and a DVD and could record from the TV, from my Tivo, and from my VCR tapes AND it was touted as being user friendly. The unit worked flawlessly. I now have a functioning VCR and DVD player in one, that also can easily record from VCR to DVD and/or vice-versa. It's just great. The interface is very easy to understand. You don't have to wade through a technical manual to know what to do; it's all laid out for you on the screen. The one hesitation I had was whether it would record and/or playback captions. Captions are a necessity in my household. I am happy to report that it does indeed record and play back captioned programs. I am so happy with this unit that I intend to buy a second one for my bedroom.
Had this printer on the radar screen for awhile. I use it at a workplace (part time) and liked the output. The company has had it for several years and basically pretty free of problems and they print a lot of stuff on it.After reading bunch of reviews on line, the only thing I did was to purchase additional warranty (4 year plan from [...]. Tell them I sent you.) This is the best plan for the money you can buy.The output is as expected....excellent! The printing speed is the fastest I have seen; I work in the IT field and see lot of Laser Jets. This thing prints fast. It has to be fully warmed up before printing. That takes about 2-3 minutes from total sleep. The printer uses about 40 W in the sleep mode to keep the solid ink not so solid.One important thing to remember! Never turn the printer OFF!!!! Plug it into a good surge protector! Not a power strip! Spend $40-$50 on one with battery in it. It will save you much more down the road on ink.If you want to save little bit on the 'ink', you can select the 'Standard' print mode. Enhanced is the default. You'll still get great result for proof reading etc where you do not need the better print quality.Use better paper than the cheapest 20 lb you can get. Use 24 lb heavy weight and 90 or better brightness for best results.This printer replaced 3 other printers including one MFP. So what I do for scanning and fax? Check out the Hover Cam at [...]. Faxing is so 2K-ish. If you still need MFP, checkout the one from Xerox using the same solid ink system. Bit more money though or stick a modem into the computer.Overall, very happy with the purchase. Added bonus for the Green Movement; the only thing that is left over from the ink supplies is a small paper box and plastic trays, all recyclable. Compare to the toner deal, this is no contest. Get the DN model and you'll have a duplex printing built in. No more hassle with: "which way I have to put the pages in now?" If you've ever been there, you know what I am saying.Check out the Xerox site. It has lots of good info. Do your research, you won't get sucked into some 'deal' that will make you unhappy latter.
Battery drains pretty quickly and the iPod freezes a lot. It also &quot;dumps&quot; all your music and then they magically reappear sometimes after freaking out over losing everything you've worked so hard to convert and add. It doesn't take wma files so you have to convert them to mp3. iTunes isn't the only program that works with the iPod Mini like Apple says, Real Player works as well. I should have listened to my brother on this one, his Philips mp3 player uses all formats.
Can not keep CD player in my Nissan Maxima'97 right way. Manual instruct me to make a holes in the original car CD player's frame using hummer and flattener to keep automarket radio. Not happy.
I'm using this CD player for my daughter so that she can listen to lullabyes at night before bed. It works well for our needs, but the sound isn't the best. If you are looking for top quality sound...I would look elsewhere. If you need something simple for a child's room, this is perfect. The price was a bit high (~$27) for a CD player (how many people actually use these anymore?), but it works well and overall, am pleased with my purchase.
Most coax cables are thick and hard to route through cable organizers etc. I got this and was able to use it through some tight cable organizers across the room where the tv is placed.
I received my battery pack on time, but unfortunately I only used my battery pack for two weeks and then it suddenly failed. I don't know the reason; I supposed the battery pack was compatible with the Sony PEG NZ 90. Now the battery pack is death
I just love my canon printer. The print quality is great and the inks are inexpensive. As a matter of fact I have bought four canon printers (i250,i350) and today I am going to buy another one for my sister. Canon keep up the good work. I have to add that I hate Epson and all the other brands in the market because the inks are just too expensive.
It solved my problem with Palm Z22 and Win 7 64 bit. Palm doesn't release a driver and the only way to save the data in my Z22 was via Irda. The adapter works perfectly with Win 7 64 bit.
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!!!!!!!!!
This is a great product as far as the hardware goes.I would recomend purchasing BeyondTV or other 3rd party software to view the capture through.
This is product is a complete waste of money. I purchased this last week and had trouble with Hot Synq. According to Palm support website, it was due to third-party software that I had downloaded from the Palm website. I removed the software the Hot Synq started working again. I downloaded the software again because that apparently was not the issue according to their technical support, and then Hot Synq quit again.I would also like to mention that one of the software programs would only work on the PDA and not my computer desktop. I was not informed of this when I purchased the software. Also, I have made three phone calls to customer/technical support and have not been able to find anyone to help me. They only refer me back to the phone number I had just called. They also refused to refund the money I spent for the downloaded software.As it stands now, the Hot Sync does not work again, customer/technical support is useless and everyone there I speak to is very difficult to understand due to language barriers, the downloaded programs do not work and I uninstalled them from the PDA and computer desktop, and Palm refuses to refund money not only for the software but also for the Zire 21 itself.This is the worst product I have ever purchased. I would expect it to work with the programs they sold me on their website and I would expect that it would work longer than five days! I would also expect Palm to stand by what they sell on their webstie and honor their warranty.Don't waste your money on this product.
My home wireless network's performance had never been what one would call reliable and was seriously degrading in recent days, so I replaced my old card and router with the LinkSys Wireless G router and card. It was fairly easy to set up and now I can say that for the first time the home wireless network is performing flawlessly (for the last three days anyway).
This is the fifth palm I've owned in about as many years - I'm an early adopter and want the newest of everything as soon as it comes out. I'm contemplating some Windows CE device now. I like to show my new toys off, I'll keep this one hidden.Complaints: 1. Screen is too dark for color to be of much use. You need to use the backlight, can't adjust the contrast. Without backlight, screen brightness is about the same as my old Palm Vx, UNDER DARKEST CONTRAST.2. The left side slot running down the entire handheld is a different shape/smaller than the Palm III and Vx. That means, if you are upgrading, that none of your Palm Vx covers/cases will work with the m500 series - even though they are the same size. To me, this seems an intentional move by Palm to make me purchase an entire set of new accessories.3. The Power Charger/Hot Sync cable interfaces at the bottom of the device are completely different also. If you have a Travel Charger and/or HotSync Cable for the Vx, it too is not compatible with the m500 series. Once again, Palm is just forcing you to purchase an entire new set of accessories.I am very disappointed and feel like Palm is taking advantage of me as a loyal customer of each product they have launched so far. The screen is a disappointment, but more disappointing is the fact that they have designed the m500 series to force me to purchase a new case, a new travel kit (which apparently won't even ship for another month), and heaven forbid I should try and hook up something like an OmniSky modem made for the Vx series.I'm the COO of a technology company and can see no technical reason why Palm couldn't have made this backward compatable with Palm Vx accessories. The left side cover/case attachment slot is only a matter of shaping the plastic for compatability for goodness sake. Shame on you Palm.
Received this product recently and am very HAPPY with product. Will be giving to a friend as a present and hope they will appreciate is as they hike alot and this will protect the camera now.
I purchased this Evolt E500 last fall to use in my Photo 2 college class. I was amazed at the high quality pictures you can take with this camera. Pictures come out very sharp and clear with no dust. I love the dust protection technology on this camera. This camera allows you to select from different picture settings to suite your needs. There is a setting for just about any situation you can think of. I also really like the built in pop up flash and the battery life of this camera. I once took pictures for two hours straight on a battery that was not fully charged. The Evolt's battery never died. Another thing I like about the Evolt E500 is its easy to use with your computer. Just plug in the usb cable and your ready to go. Whether you are a professional photographer, amateur, or photo student this camera is right for you. The Evolt E500 is a very dependable digital camera with great memory capacity and quality.
Item was in very good condition & delivery was very timely. I'd gladly recommend others and would do business with seller again.
I looked for a long time and took a chance on ordering this. 100% worth it. Very sturdy, portable, comes with a heavy duty bag to transport. VERY easy to setup, and this supported one of my heavier backdrops with no problem. I had it set up very high, and no worries of it falling over. Don't waste your money on something cheaper, this works wonderfully. very professional looking as well.
This rangefinder has worked quite well for me so far, but it helps to brace your hand on a cart or golf bag on distances over 150 yards. It would be nice if they could add some kind of stabilization software. When pins have reflectors, finding a pin distance is quite easy but I will check 3-4 times and go with the most consistent number, sometimes it will pick up something behind or in front of green but by checking several times I get a confident measurement withing plus or minus 1 yard. It's great for those of us who do not always play from the center of the fairway or at courses that have very large greens where there is a difference of 1-2 clubs from front to back pin settings.
I purchased this to connect a new Chromebook (HDMI) to a ten year old Sony TV (DVI) for media streaming. The picture quality is pretty good for watching Hulu and things of that nature. Had to do a bit of research before figuring out which type of cord would work for me. Male/Female connection, type of DVI, blah, blah, annoy. If any of this is as foreign to you as it was to me make sure you research the right cords/connections.I should note that this connection does not send audio to the TV, just video. Audio is still emitted from the Cbook which is fine for my casual user needs. Good price, good picture quality.
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.
I upgraded from the Coolpix 5700 in order to take pix in low light situations, something the 5700 completely fails at. Surprise! This is a wholly new camera, though it shares the same body as the 5700. New firmware [ver. 1.2] means everything is much faster, battery life is longer, plus resolution is higher, LCD is brighter, etc. The AF assist light is wonderful, as is the close-up capability. Image quality and color is simply amazing! You'll need several batteries, a charger, and BIG Compact Flash cards [at least 512 meg].Every October 1st Nikon updates their line [the newest version is the Coolpix 8800 with even more zoom and also an image stabilizer], so the 8700 is a TERRIFIC buy now. I own three Nikon 35mm cameras, two Canons, a Pentax 6 x 7 mid-format, a Coolpix 5700 and the 8700. Soon I will own only the Pentax and the 8700; both are ENORMOUSLY capable cameras, with the Pentax yielding incredible color transparencies and the Nikon 8700 extraordinary prints.Like the 5700 the controls on the 8700 are multi-layered and a lot of study of the poorly-written manual is required, but study pays. The range of capabilities is stunning, but the menus are complex. There's little this tough, handy camera doesn't do extremely well. This is one TERRIFIC camera!
Bad sound quality transmitter not even giving worth a shot.If your player has 100% sound output, once the FM transmitter is connected ,it goes down to 50%.
Maybe I'm overly enthsiastic about these boxes because they perfectly fit the dresser drawers in my spare room. Previously, I had a footlocker with jewel boxes, collector cases, etc and padding so I could upend it and jam it in the corner of the closet. Needless to say, I rarely looked through it. I decided to trash all the plastic cases for paper sleeves and make an alphabetical listing utilizing Coollector, a free program. My whole collection fits just over one box, though I got four to get free shipping.I am now anxious to aquire new movies, knowing I will be able to locate them in an instant. I researched the boxes to make sure the "perfect storage solution" boxes were a perfect fit for paper sleeves and they are.
it does a perfect job for the day time and at night! i carried it with me to Niagara Fall and it perfected my trip! i love the style of the camera, the touch screen which is very convenient, and the painting part which is a lot of fun, and every of my friends just admires mine so that they want to throw what they have away
The monster cable worked fantastically and now I have surround sound that sounds great. It was easy to use and nice that it's white and blends with the color of the wall.
I had a very bad experience with this product. I was able to get it to work with one drive in the unit. When I tried to install the second drive, I could not net it to recognize the full storage. I had this running on a home network with NetGear powerline carrier. Guess what, they are incompatible. I found that after I installed the software on my Vista and XP Pro machines, I could not get a clean shutdown. I kept getting an error message that there was a mirroring conflict when I tried to install it on a third machine. I finally ended up uninstalling the software and taking the SC101 offline. I no longer had the shutdown problem. Bad news...
Pro: This adapter works with Cisco console cable. Does not hang the system (Windows 7)when change the cable.Con: You need to install driver, there is no Windows 7 driver but Vista works. Price is high.
This is by far the worst MFP I have ever owned. As mentioned by many others it's loud. The printing is average at best. Worst of all the ink is expensive. You can't refill the cartridges with ink because it will not recognize the cartridge as being full. So basically, you are buying a disposable printer. When the ink runs out buy a new printer--it's cheaper.
The DCM-200 modem is the first network device I've ever hooked up that installed flawlessly. Installation took less than five minutes from start to finish and, even more surprising, the DCM-200 is noticeably faster than the modem it replaced, an almost new RCA modem provided by Mediacom. The RCA modem was only a few months old but had been a pain to install (a couple of phone calls over two days). Not so with the DCM-200. Installation couldn't have been easier. I just powered everything down, hooked the DCM-200 up, called Mediacom on the phone, powered everything back up when instructed, opened the browser to the IP address provided by Mediacom and everything else was automatic (except for powering down my PC again). I've got three PC's networked together with a switch/router/firewall and have grown accustomed to spending hours fiddling to get everything to play together properly. It was totally unexpected to have the DCM-200 off and running right out of the chute. Installation of network components just doesn't get any easier than with the DCM-200.The noticeable speed increase I see with the DCM-200 apparently results from less latency in message processing within the modem. Responses from internet sites quite often seem instantaneous, whereas with the earlier RCA modem, responses were most often in the seconds range.
This replaces a 13 year old CD player of the same model. It sounds better and better each day. Thank you
We use quite a lot of DVD's in our church ministry, and TDK has been a good quality DVD to use.
I bought this product so I could hook it up to my computer and hear audio all over my house.When I first took it out of the box and tried it, I was expecting the staticky transmission. So I wasn't disappointed. I then performed the mod. Did that work?YOU BET!I could even pick it up in my garage which is about 70 feet away! I didn't plan on using it that far away, but at least I know I wasn't ripped off. Thanks, C. Crane for a great little product!
I take pictures for my work and at sporting events and as such there are a great many pictures and the single battery would keep giving out. In looking to buy additional batteries I came accross the battery pack grip. Well the cost of 2 batteries was almost as much as this Opteka battery pack grip with 2 batteries! Not to mention that the Canon battery pack grip was significantly more than the Opteka WITHOUT ANY batteries.The Opteka has been in use for over a month and it is just great.I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
This is a great product. I live in Seattle and we have two NPR stations. Normally I can only receive one of these stations because I am too close to the transmitter that broadcasts one station's signal while stepping all over the other. This radio allows me to receive both stations in HD. They come in crystal clear. As a bonus, the stations broadcast multiple HD signals so I essentially now have 5 NPR signals to choose from vs. only one in the past. There are tons of other HD stations that are being broadcasted in this area. I especially enjoy the local classical music station which sounds really good in HD.Unlike others, I found this radio very easy to set up and use. I have yet to crack the manual. Someone also mentioned that the display is too bright. This may be true of the default setting but there are two less bright settings, the lowest of which is perfect for use in a bedroom with lights out.Lastly, i am no audiophile but this radio delivers great fidelity. I have not experienced the hiss that one reviewer reported. It has a beautiful rich tone and thanks to HD, the signal is devoid of any static. This thing is a winner.Updated on 1/7/08 - I use this radio in my home office, which is very quiet. In this environment, the power supply on this radio buzzes pretty loudly when plugged in, which is such to say, all the time. I returned it to Amazon and got a replacement XDR-53HD which has the same problem.
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.
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.
I am satisfied with the product I purchased thru Amazon.com. The radio does look like the advertised picture, works fine and I consider it a good value for the price.
All I can say is the unit looked nice as to how well it worked I can't really say since the first time I went to use it to go fishing the button which connects the unit to the belt clip (with the tinyest screw I ever saw ) broke clean off whith ease and sunk to the bottom of the ocean . after reporting this to the sellor Amazon they coulc care less . ever wonder why you can't leave them feedback it's probebly cuz they would have the worst rating of all sellors . thanks for nothing Amazon !
This microSDHC card has worked perfectly, and the price couldn't be beat! I initially used it in my cell phone, but have recently started using it in my new digital camera. I have had no problems with it what-so-ever. The adapter has always worked perfectly as well. I have no complaints with this product, and I have been using it for almost 2 years! For a reliable microSD card, at a reasonable price, with a decent amount of memory, this card cannot be beat!
I did tons of research on this item before purchasing it.(Amazon had the best price.) It has many great features and has helped us capture tons of memories in the short time that we've had it. You can just turn it on and use it, but I suggest reading the manual to make use of its full potential.
I used to go to Kinkos and spend (roughly) $1.50 per page from a Xerox Phaser 7760 - a printer that retails for over $5000 or $6000. Obviously I really don't want to drop that kind of cash on a printer, and I really didn't think you could buy a printer of that quality without spending several thousands of dollars. I WAS WRONG! I happened to see a page from the Phaser 8560 one day and I was sold. It's hard to explain how beautiful the color is on this printer. It's bright, accurate, and extremely fast. Within a second of hearing the printer start, the page is done. The ink is expensive, but appears to be much cheaper than what you would pay for the equivalent color laser toner. That being said, the price of this printer is a bargain! I work in graphic design and do a lot of one-on-one meetings with clients... this printer makes all of my work so much more vibrant and beautiful.
I just bought the camera. I want to read the review that's already here. Can't seem to be able to do so.
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
GET THE POWER WITHOUT THE NOISE! WHETHER YOU ARE UPGRADING YOUR STOCK POWER SUPPLY TO GET VGA AND SERIAL ATA SUPPORT. GET THE POWER WITHOUT THE NOISE!It's a great power solution for YOUR PC. THREE SPEED FAN CONTROL. 5 YEARS WARRANTY INCLUDED.
My little grandson loves them. He has been bird watching in the country around Greenville SC....his dad likes them, too. Really nice binocs for the price.
Thought this was a good deal the twin pack (C8765WN#140) is not what arrives. Contacted by e-mail to much hassle to straighten things out to get other cartridge. The one sent is (HP-C8765WN#94) single cartridge. Don't know if it works as I leave it next to my computor as a reminder not to order again.
It works as advertised, easy setup, it is kind of ugly and bulky but it does the job. You may want to consider if you need one or two 15 pin VGA cord to go with this product depending on what your using it for because it comes with none. Does anyone know of one of these that acts as a signal booster as well, thanks?
At first I purchased the Sennheiser HD280 PRO headphones after reading great reviews on sound and comfort and I did not want to spend the $ on Bose, mostly because I figured Bose was more market hype than sound quality. After I received the Sennheiser headphones, I was okay with the sound but greatly disappointed on the comfort which ranked high on my list.Not satisfied with these headphones, I reluctantly purchased the $ Bose Triports after reading reviews and thought I couldn't lose since Bose guaranteed a 90-day customer satisfaction. The only way to be sure was to compare the headphones side-by-side with the Sennheiser HD280 at home. The first thing I noticed was how much more comfortable the Bose Triports were over the Sennheiser, they were light and very comfortable on the ears and the headband did not give that annoying feeling on the top of my head like the HD280 did. The Triports had much better and thicker material construction on the ear cushions than the Sennheiser did. Also the Triport has a metal headband that you can widen to your fit.Now on the sound comparison: On my MuVo MP3 player, the Triports had a cleaner and tighter sound than the HD280 which sometimes sounded a little muddier on the bass. I also immediately noticedthe Triports had a higher volume output probably due to the 32 ohms vs. 64 for the HD280.Then I compared them on my home system listening to Jazz and Rock on an Arcam Alpha 7SE thru a Denon receiver with all settings on flat. The HD280 had great bass, some midrange and a bit bright on the treble. I'm sure the HD280 would sound a lot better later given the reviews of burning them in for a week but my biggest complaint is that these headphones are NOT comfortable as others have reviewed. The Triports, surprisingly, sounded a lot better with more midrange and an overall balanced sound.The two negative things I can say about the Triport are: 1) For the price, like other reviewers have said, is that it comes with a cheap looking pouch to transport your $ headphones. 2) It doesn't include the handy in-flight adapter. Why Bose didn't include the adapter or a better bag like the one the Quiet Comfort has I don't know. Bose almost makes it appear that for another $100, your getting more amenities rather than the noise cancellation technology -- which I think goes against their marketing based on their ads.Anyway, bottom line, I am returning the HD280 and keeping the Triports. Albeit I am spending more than I wanted to but after listening and wearing these comfortable headphones, I am very satisfied with my decision. If you're looking for great sound with great comfort, I highly recommend the Bose Triports. Everyone has a different sound taste, so I recommend comparing the Triports yourself since Bose has the 90-day return and you'll hear and FEEL the difference yourself.
I ordered this for my advanced Canon digicams, the G12 and SX 40. Both have capacity for adding filters. The superzoom Canon SX 40 works particularly well with the Raynox DCR 150. The filter adapter is not required with this attachment on the SX 40. I did, by the way, try it on an old 35mm zoom lens, and it worked well with that lens too. Yes there will be vignetting at wide-angle focal lengths, but the telephoto focal lenths really bring out the most of this accessory. With telephoto settings (allowing really impressive magnification), vignetting is NOT an issue. Based on reviews, I'm glad I started with the more user-friendly Raynox 150 vs. the 250. Even the 150 can be touchy with focus and shallow depth of field, and I often take photos without a tripod. I'm planning to get a compact/short tripod and/or a light & short monopod to improve stability without the hassle of a large tripod. This device adds a great deal of fun for macro photography without spending a lot of money.
Wonderful unit for this price. Was up and running in 5 minutes.No problems with install. Easy setup, easy to use remote, etc.Now if I can only figure out to burn a VCD...
I havent had this keyboard and mouse set but an hour and its freakin awesome. all the options, f key options, browser, buttons, etc. its all awesome. so far i dont have any lag, i went to word and typed as fast as i could (randomly mashing keys) and it was instant! so i dont know why people say it has lag (prolly slow puters). i highly recommend this keyboard and mouse!
This is a good camera when it works. Mine stopped working 98 days after purchasing it (8 days after the labor warranty expired). The parts were paid for, but I still had to pay...labor charges to have it fixed. Customer support was absolutely NO help! This will probably be the last SHARP product that I buy!
I love this Palm. I use it everyday and have had NO problems with it.Would recommend to anybody.
IT WAS LABELED FOR COBRA, not escort !!!!!I purchased this with a COBRA xrs 9770g. They both arrived together. It does NOT FIT the slot on the unit, its much wider. I did take a dremel and cut the metal bands down and forced it in, and it really does not lock in place right, but I already damaged it.DONT ORDER FOR COBRA 9770G and possibly, from other reviews it does not fit other COBRA detectors either. CALL and confirm from someone that it fits your model cobra. THIS IS probably for older models?WHY does AMAZON not state WHAT COBRA models this fits??? Others returned it, I cut it with a dremel and forced it to fit, and its not perfect.Oh, by the way, its a clip worth about a dollar, and I paid about $10 for it !!!!!
These are nice little binoculars at a decent price. I mostly use my compact binoculars for looking at the Moon and wildlife. The field of view is about the size of the 3 stars in Orion's belt, so you won't see the whole constellation, but you will see the entire Moon when viewing. I don't like to spend more than fifty dollars or so, because over the past 15 years, I have had to buy 3 pairs of binoculars since the previous ones deteriorated or broke.One thing to keep in mind is that the Olypus Tracker binonculars have eye cups that rotate-out to keep your eyeballs from touching the lens. You twist both eyecups out before using them. On many budget binoculars, that rotating process is used for adjusting the diopter focus. But with these binoculars, you twist the eye cups out first on both eyes, then there is a little lever behind the eyepiece ring on the right eye for focusing that eye independently from your left eye.Also, be aware that these come without neck straps. Fortunately I saved the strap from my previous pair that broke. You might also be able to use an old camera strap.
This printer, from USAprinterguy, nearly burned down the office. The thing shot sparks out of the back on first use and I'm not plugging it back in so it can fail even worse.
I was so sick of all the iPod followers, I figured this would be the perfect music player for me. Boy, was I wrong. Without getting too wordy, poor quality, poor design, poor implementation. Long story short, I ended up becoming an iPod believer myself. Go with the original, not a poor imitator.
This is a good value for the price paid I have use this now for a couple months. Works great I have had no problems. I can always relie on Amazon.com for quality products and Great Deals Thank you
It seems that everyone that has posted a comment about this product has had the same problem. I am not an exception. It seems that I was fortunate enough to have my CD player work on this boombox for about 1 and 1/2 years with very few problems. I wish I had read these reviews before I purchased this as now I am looking around again to replace it, it should have lasted longer than this. The design and features of the CFD-S250 are very much to my liking but as far as it's function it is really poor. The sound was never that great. It was OK but since I have not been able to play CD's on this boombox I have been doing so on my computer through Altec Lansing speakers and the sound is much, much better. I should write a review on these speakers as computer speakers are not something that one would use for the quality performance they provide.I'm in the market again for a boombox or small stereo and still value the Sony brand for their design and the ease of use of their products, however after this experience I have definitely lost confidence in the performance that Sony's products provide. I did recently purchase a Sony LCD monitor despite this, again it was the design that ended up being the deciding factor and I am pleased with the performance of this monitor....so far.
RIPOFF!! This battery will not charge up all the way no matter how long I have it charging for. yes I know to deplete them every so often. yes I know about no extreme heat. Right out of the shipping box, this battery sucked!! They are selling junk. I normally like things on Amazon, but this is not one of them. Batteries are finicky, buy from a retailer,that you can take it back to, if not working. Of course there is also a no refund policy on batteries through this company.RIPOFF!!
I've been waiting for this printer to come out for quite some time. I previously used Canon's MP730 and completely loved it. This new version adds several great features, and after a few days of playing around with it, it has lived up to my high expectations.The MP830 is a bit shorter and wider than Canon's previous all-in-ones, and it looks a bit more "classy" with a black-on-black keypad and a color LCD screen. There are two paper trays: the main tray is an upright tray in the rear, and a pull-out tray is located on the bottom of the machine. My old 730 had a plastic cover that protected the paper in the vertical tray from dust, and that cover is no longer included. I live is a dusty area, and if the paper gets a layer of dust on it, that dust can collect on and clog the print head. To remedy this, I've decided to use the smaller pull out tray as my primary paper tray (you can select the primary paper tray with a button on the keypad).This printer uses Canon's new "8" series inks. While these are top-of-the-line inks (UV resistant, pigment/dye system), they are considerably more expensive than the 3 or 6 series inks used my many of Canons previous printers. Also, each ink cartridge has a small computer chip attached to it which makes obtaining remanufactured or generic cartridges difficult. At the moment you cannot find generic ink for this printer, and various websites advise against refilling these cartridges as they ink density is different from the previous inks, and doing so might wreck your printhead. So if you were used to paying $3/cartridge for generic canon cartridges, you might have to raise your ink budget for a while (currently, cartridges are about $14 each, and there are five of them in this printer).This printer has duplex printing and scanning, meaning that it can scan/print both sides of a sheet. At some point, I was led to believe that the scanner was able to scan both sides *at the same time*, but that is actually not the case. After a piece of paper is scanned through the auto document feeder, it is sucked back in, flipped around and re-scanned. This adds considerable time to your scanning tasks. If you are pressed for time, it is actually faster to scan in "manual duplex" where you scan the front sides of pages, then manually the pages over and re-scan the back sides. However, if you want to hit the scan button and walk away, the auto-duplex does its job well. The same issue exists for duplex printing--it works, but it takes more time than if you had manually duplexed the pages.The fax is a fax. It works fine, and some test color-faxes I sent came out well.The copier also works well, and the duplexers allow you to make two-sided to two-sided copies, but as I said before, this takes some time.The scanner does a great job with photos and documents. It is considerably faster than earlier models, thanks in part to the USB 2.0 interface and new scan sensor. Also, the updated scanning software is a significant improvment over previous versions.I've printed out some photos and they are of amazing quality, which is what I expect from Canon printers. However, because of the cost of the inks, I will not be printing photos very often. The text is a bit light for my taste (the black is more like a very dark grey).All in all, this is a great printer/scanner/fax/copier and I am very happy with it.---Note: Unfortunately, the memory card slots on the printer do not allow for USB2.0 transfer to the comptuer. If you need to move lots of data from a memory card to your desktop, use a dedicated card-reader; using the slots on this printer takes way too long.---ADDED 5/9/06: After having this machine for just over a month, I have to say it runs through ink way too fast. My ink status lists several cartridges as only 25% full, and is warning me that two of my colors are "almost empty." I print 90% black text, 9% color documents (web pages, rebate forms, etc), and only about 1% photos (I have only printed 2 4x6 photos since I purchased the printer). My previous Canon printers sipped ink, this machine chugs it, and at $14/cartridge, that is unacceptable. (Especially becuase the print quality isn't much better than previous printers.)
It is not reliable. Works 90% of the time which sounds good but 1 out of 10 times we have looked out in the parking lot and there are customers and the unit did not work. VERY BAD. We have replaced the cr123's which are not cheap and it did not help.If it is just a casual concern if you "want" to know if a vehicle has come in, then the unit is for you. If you MUST know everytime, don't buy it.A reasonable price for this unit should be in the $20-$40.
I have used over 24 discs so far and I've only had trouble with one, but I'm not sure if it was the disc itself or the movie I was burning. Overall the product has worked wonderfully. I was a little hesitant after reading some of the reviews, but I believe I made the right decision for me. I will probably end up buying another 100 disk set as soon as this one runs out.
Ah! Tricky!I order the battery. Time passes with no shipping notification from the vendor (BargainCell). I call Amazon helpdesk. I'm assured it's all good.Today I get the order-cancellation email, 3 days *after* the battery is supposed to arrive. Reason? "Out of stock"Stay away from these jokers.
I love this product. It works great! No problems setting it up and the picture and sound is clear. Worth every bit of the money. Buy it. You won't be disappointed. I wasn't.
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.
Why do people buy bad products like the Shuffle and then try to justify their purchase with dumb reasons? I like to get my money's worth when I buy things, and to me a portable music player that has no display so you can't even skip to the song you want, is pretty close to worthless. I recommend the Sandisk 512 or 1GB MP3 players, or heck, ANY other Mp3 player that has a DISPLAY, as a better alternative.
I normally don't review products but this item is an exception. I can't say enough good about this remote and how happy I am. Can't beat the price. It's not too difficult to program and the learning funtion (along with other programming) is great.Many other reviewers have already commented about the many things they like/dislike about it. Personal choice is likely to be the biggest factor with someones decission. Quite simply, it fits my needs and has really amazed me with the programming functions.One personal note; I do like the fact that this remote "is not" the rolly polly, ergonomic, hand contour fitting type. This remote sits flat on a surface. So when I press a remte control button while it's sitting on the counter or coffee table, the thing will not roll over on me. Someone earlier posted that they did not like this style, not being hand conforming. However, I prefer it sitting flat. Personal preference.
I have found that this GPS provides easy to understand features at a very reasonable price
I'm not an idiot. The Zune had a modest rating, throughout the net, of about a 3. Right in the middle. I figured that the 1's were Apple Fanboys and the 5's were Microsoft Fanboys. I also assumed that buying a Zune would be one of the smartest buys of my life. It was 200 bones, looked fire with that big screen, and would go great with my surf-themed everything (with a brand spaking new surf-themed background). It was all working out.I gave it a chance. I installed it. I transfered all my music (THE MOST STRENUOUS COMPUTER ANYTHING I HAVE EVER DONE), let the Zune install 9 programs into my computer, whatever, I gave it a chance. When I get my wallpaper ready, fix my songs, and get ready for playback, I realized I had made the worst mistake of my life.Why was my 2gig pc lagging out? Why did the Zune still say it was syncing, when it wasn't? Why is my perfect sized background pixelated to hell? Why do I have to plug and unplug my Zune everytime I make a change? Why can't I just drag and drop? Why is there even a Wi-Fi option? Why is the Zune Marketplace Interface so obnoxiously slow? And Ugly? And useless? and so useless? Why are the headphones so gaudy?WHY DID I BUY THIS?Needless to say; It sucked hard. I anticipated this product. I sat at home waiting for it all day. I wanted to like it; I did. But it sucked. After 2 hours of messing with it, I was happy that I left everything in place because it was ready for a trip back to the amazon warehous.Don't be fooled by the internet. Part of the iPod's appeal is that it is freaking easy (not for computer idiots like my grandparents) so that is is freaking fast. The Zune isn't. Save your money for that new iPod that's coming out or something. But for the love of god do not buy this product on anylevels. It is garbage.On the brightside, I got a refund. So 5 stars for Amazon, 1 for the Zune.
I use these all the time. They are great. The sound quality is superb. If you are like me and hate things in your ears, or those little buds don't stay in, these are great.
A reliable power cord that makes me feel confident that I never lose the power to my laptop. I've used it since some months without any problem
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.
These are the best for the money if you own a CD/DVD burner with the LightScribe technology. I've had several successful burns and don't do it that often so these will last me a long time.
When my adapter for my Compaq laptop started going south, I looked online for a replacement. I shied away from the cheap adapters because of warnings from other customers that they broke too quickly. After shopping, I settled on this adapter which I got for ~60 bucks. It's a piece of junk. It is less durable than those cheap adapters and after only four months of use it is not rechargin unless I bend the wire in the absoutely perfect position.I could have gotten 15 of the cheap adapters and bet that at least one will work better than this turkey.
The single star is due to the frustration caused by dealing with this vendor's so-called 'guarantee". After only 10 months, the detector will not stay attached to the clip with the suction cups for attaching to the front window. Every time I turn a corner or hit my brakes it slides off the clip and falls on the floor, which makes it pretty much unusable. I contacted Escort (who makes the Beltronics) and they informed me that even though I have had this unit for less than 1 year,I would have to pay to ship it back to them for repairs at a cost of nearly $10. What kind of guarantee is that? I will never purchase another Beltronics/Escort item that can't be returned to a store if it breaks. Thank goodness I kept my old Passport unit to use while I deal with this frustration. This is the last Beltronics I ever purchase.
I bought this for my 15 year old as a gift. I liked it so much I went out and bought another for me. It doesn't compare to my 10x optical zoom on my much more expensive camera but this is a great little cam! It's wonderful for taking pictures of toddlers in action, the mode for beach/snow is very handy, and the playback on video is terrific. I'm a happy camper. The much smaller size for me is also a benefit. You'll definately want to get some rechargeable batteries.
Most of everything has been said about this component. I can say I satisfied with the purchase. Laptop users should know this though! Some laptops (e.g. Dell Inspiron 8x00) have low power usb ports for the sake of saving battery power. This means the range will suffer horribly, possibly less than 1 foot. All is not lost, invest in a quality POWERED usb hub, and it will boost the range to the spec range of at least 6 feet.
I bought this printer because it was getting good reviews and was very inexpensive. When I recieved the printer the box had a giant hole in it and the packaging in the inside was broken but the printer looked fine. Set up is extremely easy and impossible to screw up. So I was very suprised when the printer was showing that there was an error with the ink cartriges. I called Canon and after a few minutes they determined that there was some sort of hardware problem. They sent a brand new printer which arrived the next day. The second one set up in a couple of minutes and works perfectly. Also I ended up with extra ink cartriges because the only thing Cannon wanted back was the printer and print head. The printer works great (a little noisey and slow, but inexpensive) and Canon had excellent customer service. I suspect that the printer was damaged during delivery and not during manufacturing.
Having dealt with separate printers and flat bed scanners for years taking up a lot of space, this is great. I've only had it up and running for about a week but so far I am very pleased. The only issue, if you want to call it that, is that its initial warmup seems long, but the is a lot more to get going. Once its up its quick and quite.
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.
OKAY TO BUY, but beware. There are still bugs in this DVD Recorder.I bought ... and had to return [my first unit]. The Display clock failed to display the time when the unit was turned off after the first night. I also have problems playing back VCD's. My VCD's or not marked by a Region Number so they should play quite nicely in this ... machine. Be sure to set the clock by using manual settings and turn Off the Daylight Saving's Feature otherwise the unit will not time your programs correctly.In addition, I have problems playing back recorded DVD +RW disk on my Compaq Computer. I have had no problems playing back VCD's on my Compaq CPU or SAMSUNG DVD Player.I had difficulty with the end results in configuring a DVD player (SAMSUNG) to the Philips DVD985 Recorder using Component IN. The output picture was always green when I played back the DVD's. I am not sure if this was due to some type of software copy protection or what. The DVD that I played back was not copy protected. The (TBC) Time Base Corrector may not like one of the phases, I am not sure so once again I'll have to contact Tech Support.I have a new Sony 32KV20 with split screen and can monitor Twin pictures simultaneously. This comes in handy for monitoring the DVD985 output vs. other devices side by side. There must be some type of phase shift somewhere, but the DVDR985 is suppose to accept the Component input with or without progressive scan.So compatibility remains an issue. This may eventually be resolved with software upgrades I don't know. If you talk to Customer Service I found Mr. Lee to be the most knowledgeable about the unit.This machine is best suited for VHS and TV Recordings to the DVD format resulting in High Quality recordings. The TV Turner is excellent and may have spec's closely to HDTV Set Top Boxes with the end results You'll get the most out of this DVD Tuner/Recorder if you have High Definition TV Monitor Capabilities.I am not sure if I am willing to keep this version but somehow I feel this is the best on the market considering Price and Category at this time.Boss Of Doss
great player for the first time buyer. it's tiny, and very cute. has all the basics. very nice price.
I like the fact you can adjust the volume for each side of the headphones which I think make it nice when using with my metal detector. I found the sound and clarity quite good. As you would expect, if it's hot out your ears can get a little sweaty but that is to be expected. I've only had these less than 2 weeks but so far they fit the bill perfectly and the price is right!
The Nikon D40 is my first DSLR. For the price, it is a great starter camera. I've had mine for about two years now and I have taken it everywhere I travel to. The D40 is small compare to other DSLRs therefore it is a great camera to travel with. The KIT lens works wonderful for traveling also. Although is not telephoto, it is pretty wide for some cool shots.I also bought a 50mm 1.8 f/stop lens to complement my D40. This is where the D40 lacks features. It does not have an autofocus motor in the body. I have to manual focus with that particular lens which could be a hassle at times.The camera has lasted me for quite some time now and it seems that it still could handle much more. I am really happy with my purchase. If you want a starter DSLR camera the D40 is the perfect camera for you. If you will be interchanging lenses with this camera I would not recommend it because of the lack of the autofocus motor in the body.
This was a simple easy purchase. I will do business with this person again. Thank you.
Great product! Product does as advertised and is useful. And the price cannot be beaten. Will buy this product again!
This is the third digital camera that I have purchased (I sent the other two back because they were both disappointments). I was jaded. I wanted many things on a digital camera that i never thought I'd find. I wanted easy features that i could control without having to go through a bunch of lame menus. I wanted a good zoom. I wanted at least 2 megapixels. I wanted to have good control of my picture taking, and to be able to see 'through the lens', like an SLR 35. I was sure it wouldn't happen...And then, I found the 912. What can I say? Well, in a nutshell: this baby ROCKS! Great pics with excellent clarity and color; great detail in shadows; manual control on about everything. Aperture, focus, shutter speed, it's all easily adjustable! What's that you say? You like to play with the variables, but don't want to spend all day 'tinkering'? No problem! You want macro? turn the dial to the flower, and you are good to go. You want landscape? turn the dial to the mountain. you want quick and easy night shots without dealing with all the aperture/shutter/exposure levels? turn the dial to night, and you're DONE! Action? NO PROBLEM! This camera has so many great features on the body of the camera that everything is just soooo easy to adjust and play with! the battery drain kinda honks, but i bought some rechargeables, and snapped like 100 pics, about half with the flash, before they ran out. the software is probably the best that I've seen come bundled (don't expect photoshop, but you will get good applications that grab your photos right off the camera and save them right to the hard drive folder of your choice, AND, the previewing is super easy!). also, the cam comes with straps, lens caps, and a little catalog of all the extras you can get for it from a third party dealer. This puppy has 47mm threads (i think they are 47 mm...?) and you can put tons of different filters, zoom lenses, etc. on this bad boy. This is the probably the best SLR-type digi cam for under $1000 on the market. if you want more megapixels, look elsewhere. but if you are a 35mm enthusiast that wants similar control, at a pretty decent price, on your digi, then look no further! Oh, by the way, this camera has a diopter on the eyepiece, that I still don't quite understand it's purpose... it allows you to focus on your subject, but has no effect on the actual image. Huh? Can someone help me out on that one... One thing: the price on this cam went up $100 between the day I purchased it, and the day I received it. I got the lower price, but what's with the sudden jump in price?...This thing is a champ! Best Around! KUDOS! HP/Pentax have done their homework!
I love the 80gb Ipod classic. For me everything works perfectly. Except for one thing, most older addon devices are incompatible. I bought a cable to use for video that doesn't work with this ipod and now have to pay another $50 for a cable to hook it up to my tv, made me pretty upset. also i use windows 2000 which does not support the latest version of itunes so i cannot use itunes with it and had to download floola or yamipod for it. the device itself is great, click wheel works perfectly, movies look great and hard drive size is awesome. so far my battery life has been good and i have really enjoyed the device. The only reason i gave it 4 stars is for the hassle i had not being able to use itunes or my video cable.
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 always regreted not getting a navigation system for my car.Well I own a Dell AXIM 30 and saw this Pharos unit, I figured the price was right. The unit is pretty user friendly the only problem is getting lock through the windshield, I got around this by placing the patch antenna between my moonroof and the inner cover (to hold it in place).I made two trips this weekend in excess of 100 miles each way, these trips were to familier destinations. The unit was fairly flawless, when getting close to the destination the unit told me to go in a direction that was slightly longer, I deviated from the units directions and went my own way. The unit told me I was off course and kept offering alternate routing.All in all I would buy this unit again.
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.
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.
Arrived well packed, all new tapes. Two (2) of the new tapes drag really bad. Won't buy this brand again.
I am thoroughly satisfied with this purchase, it was worth every penny! I get all my favorite stations and some that I dont even get on my car radio. The sound clarity is astounding and the volume range is amazing, can't even listen to the volume all the way up! Having preset stations makes it so easy to go through when you don't feel like listening to commercials, so easy it can be done with soap in your eyes! lol My experience is that this item is well worth the money and I have not found any negative comments about this shower radio.
I received the power cord and it worked great for about a week then abruptly died. Had the system admin at my work test it and it was completely dead. I tried to contact the seller to return but was not able to return the item. I had an electrician look at it and he opened it up and found that it was not an actual Toshiba product but a cheaply made FAKE.Thanks for scamming me!
I can confirm that the cartridges shipped with this photo value pack have a fraction of the ink capacity of normal cartridges. While there is nothing at all that indicates this in any of HP's marketing materials (bad HP) it becomes clear when you install them. The ink level gauges on the printer show much smaller bars for these than the regular cartridges - and indeed they do run out very quickly compared to normal cartridges.Face it - HP is all about making very large profit margins from selling ink, and they aren't dumb. If you want to buy an ink combo pack of full cartridges you can search amazon for HEWLETT PACKARD 02 COMBO PACK - you will find this listed as of today at $60 and not that much of a discount vs. buying single cartridges.
I recently purchased the G-11 (pair) and must say that, for the price, they are well worth the money. After searching around for a pair of GMRS radios with similar features, the G-11 by Midland was by far the lowest priced. After field testing the ability of the G-11, I found it's performance acceptable even under less than perfect conditions when taking into consideration it's power output (2 watts max). For light recreational/business use, this radio is the one!
I've read other reviews about how big this bag was....even too big, but I didn't find it to be that big. I was hoping to be able to hold all my lenses & a quantum flash, but I have to be choosy about which lenses I take along. The only reason that I rated it 4 stars, rahter than 5 is two-fold. 1 is due to the fact that the bag is designed to carry lenses under both bodies & even under other lenses. This can be inconvenient. I would much rather have the bag be a little longer to where you can just reach in & grab the lens you want rather than have to pull a lens or camera body out & then remove a velcro divider to get to the lens you want. Of course you have your favorite lenses so those are the ones that you want to keep up top. I just pack the bag based on what I'm going to do....wedding, portrait session etc. And secondly, while I'm nit-pickin', the 2 pockets on the inside of the flap are almost useless if you have camera bodies with the extra battery pack attached (such as Nikon's MBD-10 etc.) because if you have a lens(es) underneath the camera body then the body comes all the way to the top of the bag so there's no room inside the bag to put a meter in that meter pocket or anything inside the "film" pocket without putting pressure on that gear and distorting the bag when you zip it. With that being said there are padded pockets on the side & 2 pockets on the front that are both very nice & convenient for extra batteries & memory cards (although don't be fooled by the pictures...the fancy little see-through pouch with the filters & memory cards does not come with it....it's extra). The quality & construction is top notch...no issue with that whatsoever. I got such a great deal on this bag that the 614 wasn't an option & airline travel is a consideration for me as well. If this review reads too negatively, it shouldn't. I just had a hard time deciding which bag to purchase so I thought I'd try to help you all out. It's a high-quality bag, it can get heavy when packed but can't they all.
Sound is great with i-pod link, CD or external link. AM and FM reception is poor to non-existant but I will not use that anyhow. Powers two Polk Atrium 8 outdoor speakers. Very very clear sound with great base and will rock the neighborhood if cranked ( and no distortion). Only bad thing is iw weighs 20 pounds but then all good amps seem to be around 20 pounds. The remote control is great as long as the remote is pointed at the amp. I read a lot of others ratings about the amp and speakers. Absolutely made the right choice for our application. I love it.
I just joined the "iPod club" and purchased my first iPod from Amazon. Fast delivery, lowest price anywhere and it's a guaranteed Apple product. I've already downloaded my music library and I'm slowly (VERY slowly) filling it up. 80GB is HUGE! I even downloaded a movie from iTunes and the clarity was so much better than what I was expecting. This will be great for road-trips back home from school :-)
This router has far greater range than I expected. It covers my whole house with a single router. The only thing I would want is better DHCP configurability. If you need to run your own internal DNS server, for example, to support a home network, you must also run a DHCP server because you cannot configure the DNS servers served by the router's DHCP server.
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
I bought this backpack for a hiking vacation and it worked perfect, even when it was dropped. The only concern is the zipper must be closed all the way as the front can peel down and the equipment could fall out if it is vertical. There is plenty of room for my camera, video camera, multiple lenses and a small pair of binoculars and the straps are comfortable to wear on a long hike. I would recommend this bag especially at the price offered on Amazon.
good performance when you are sitting straight to the receiver.i needed a wireless mouse and kb to use with my mac mini.Earlier i used kensington's but that didnt work good.This worked good.Minor problem with it is that you have be sitting straight to the receiver.
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.
I bought this mainly for it's Gigabit switch, almost all current routers are wireless these days. It was easy to install and configure. No problems.
I love Belkin brand as it always offers great computer gadgets. This Belkin 12 outlet home/office surge protector absolutely does it job. I used to have wires cross all over the place to connect to entertainment corner. Poor kids/adults tripped due to those wires.Now, I have peace of mind that no one will trip and no power surge.
This is a great lens. I use it with a nikon SLR camera and although I am a beginner in photography, this lens makes it easy to look like a professional. What I like most about this lens is the the feel. The lens is very sturdy and has a rubber piece for easy control. Highly recommend.
I purchased this charger and batteries because of the 2100 mAh rating and because I need to charge my batteries very quickly. I found that the charge time is a little long and the batteries are very expensive. I saw Energizer Rechargable batteries at my local grocery store packaged with a charger for $25.95. The batteries were rated at 2500 mAh so I purchased the package. The first time I used the charger it had fully charged the batteries in 15 miuntes and the charge lasted longer than the Monster batteries which took twice as long to charge. I'd recommend going elsewhere for higher rated batteries at a cheaper price and that has a charger that gets them up and going twice as fast.
I bought this to replace the original cable that I broke. Works just fine. You should note that this cable is gray, not black.
As far as video and picture capture is concerned this thing is TOPS; and for only $60 A STEAL as well! It's very portable (only slightly larger than my thumb) and set-up the first time was plug-n-play simple, however, subsequent uses are made harder by the poor design of the clip-on.Don't get me wrong, it works, but needs to be made longer/deeper with the pivot point closer to the center and stiffer joints and larger pads for a better grip. Something closer to a clothespin that can be squeezed open and placed w/ one hand would be greatly appreciated.On a MINOR note, I don't care for the Camera button at the top of the unit. Because the clip-on is not designed like a stiff clothespin one is forced to use two hands for even minor adjustments and you wind up taking lots of bad self portraits while moving it around. These are easily deleted though. Regardless of the overall design, I find this feature to be superfluous anyway since the super easy to use software has a Take Photo button that works with the mouse. But it is there and it works so hey...I have recommended this device to many, many people so far and will continue to do so despite the small annoyances in the design; FOR SURE the quality FAR outweighs ALL of my grievances!And YES- it works BEAUTIFULLY with SKYPE!
This device is perfect for audio books. Most importantly, it remembers where it is at even if you remove all power and switch vehicles. When you start driving again, it continues right where it left off last time.With many frequency channel selections, it's easy to find one local that has no interference.Note the VRFM8 MP3 FM Modulator is white and bends so it doesn't stick out from the lighter socket as much. There may be other improvements over the VRFM7.
I decided to buy these earbuds because my older JVC set failed on one side. The decision to purchase was mainly based on the price and I needed a second item to get Super Saver Free Shipping via Amazon. Right away I recognoized a decrease in sound quality, as well as noise reduction, from the JVC brand, but those were more than double the price so I don't really consider it a big negative. Overall these are the best budget earbuds I've purchased, they've been working well now for over a few months.
I REALLY ENJOY THIS LENS I CAN REALLY ZOOM IN AND GET GREAT DETAILS IN MY SHOTS.
Totally not worth it. I and 2 other colleagues at work have these and we are constantly on the verge of screaming into the headset so that our customers can hear us.Buy this if you don't mind the person on the other end of the line asking you to "Please, speak up!" Absolute garbage as far as I'm concerned. I've used $20 headsets that work better.
The 200EG is as roomy as the description states. I have plenty of room for my Olympus E-Volt 500, with two lenses, a flash, lens hoods, and my Canon A20 snapshot camera. There is even room leftover for other goodies. The backpack has great padding as well and numerous other compartments. My Bogen tripod fits nicely in the straps at the bottom of the backpack. Overall great value when compared to the Lowe, or other camera backpacks in this size.
I have several of the Built Brand electronics pockets and they are just the right size for cell phones and cameras, etc. They are secure enough and yet keep items easy to get to.
I wanted to cancel the order but, it had already shipped. I had explained that I was told it was a fake and would not work. I told Discount Jungle what I had heard and they didn't deny the fact. I was told return information would be in the package that was sent. Nothing but the phoney cable was in the package. I went to Best Buy and bought a cable from them as it was necessary for the Christmas Gift. I wasn't sure the cable I got from Discount Jungle was going to work.
While this is a GREAT product for use with Google Earth on WindowsXP, beware if you want to use this with a Mac. Mac drivers are still in BETA and are only available as a download from their website. The only application currently supported on the Mac is Google SketchUp. Google Earth IS NOT SUPPORTED for the Mac as on February 2007 (check the manufacturer website for updates on Mac drivers). As a side note, be prepared to endure extra security screening if you pack this device in your computer bag and go through airport security. The base is made of solid metal and will show up brightly on the Airport security x-ray.
I've been labeling everything in sight and printing through your pc is easy as can be! A great buy!
I've been looking for an all in one printer that I can easily hookup to my network and this is it. I have an IMac an Ibook and both hooked up easily.However, I had to use the newer installation software from the HP website instead of the discs that came with the printer. For some reason the software on the CD didn't work on my mac. The installation probably took 2 hours and now I am able to print and scan wirelessly from both computers. Because it works wirelessly I was able to store the printer in a closet to declutter my work area. The only thing I found that isn't perfect is the scanner. Seems a bit blurry if I scan larger than 100% even though it's set at 300dpi and above. Other than that, I LOVE this printer!
I threw a Sony deck in an 01 escape, and this was quick and easy. Took longer to solder up the wiring harness (Metra 70-1771 Radio Wiring Harness for Ford/Lincoln/Mazda 1998-Up into Car, 16 Pin) than to get the radio & dash kit installed.Overall, about a 1/2 hour job.
Purchased two of these cables for use with my Motu Mk3 Ultralite Hybrid audio interface, and my Macbook Pro running OS X 10.6.3 (Motu unit has a 400 port, and my Macbook Pro has an 800 port exclusively). I tested all ports on each device with other computers and cables, which worked flawlessly. Using the Vortex 800 to 400 cable though was a different story:I plugged the 400 side into the Motu unit, and the 800 side into the Macbook Pro. This action instantaneously shut off my Macbook Pro, as if it shorted somewhere inside the computer.This is a dangerous cable, I am resorting to using the USB port on the Motu/Mac, and powering the Motu separately with an AC Adapter.It was shipped and delivered quite ahead of time though, two days ahead of schedule to be exact. So I do verily appreciate that.
Amazing quality of recording. Flexibility of quality and duration but at best mode, 35+ hours is awesome. I used to use a Panasonic but that required dedicated sofware and limited memory for limited recording time. Overall, very impressed. I bought the proper case as well.
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 was actually a pretty nice product. At the original price it was a real deal a few years ago. Unfortunately, there have been no upgrades to the drivers. This means no Vista or Windows 7 support.Also consider that special software needs to be installed on all computers that wish to access this device. Otherwise, it will NOT be accessible by that computer.So, unless you are an old-time hacker who will keep all his network in XP, stay away.
Gave it one star because Amazon ships the older model, Quickcam Pro for Notebooks instead of the newer model, the Portable C905. Logitech has verified on its site that these are not the same models:[...]Hi 82little,The Portable Webcam C905 replaces the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks. While the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks offers VGA-quality video at 30 frames per second (high-quality video) on Skype, we made adjustments to ensure the updated Portable Webcam C905 can perform up to VGA-quality video at 30 FPS on any video application, including Logitech Vid. Secondly, the Portbale Webcam C905 was modified to be capable of adjusting to widescreen format and record 720 pixels (1280720) at up to 30 FPS. Finally, software is no longer required for RightLight technology. Instead, we've built it into the device, so right out of the box, you'll get the best image quality possible, regardless of harsh or dim lighting conditions. We also adjusted the firmware to make sure that RightLight engages only when necessary. Like the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, the Portable Webcam C905 features an easy-to-transport design so that you can make a video call no matter where you are.Best, Ladan-----------I failed to understand how come Amazon has not responded and clarified matters.Best
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!
TV needs a cable box for HD. It would be better if used a cable card. Otherwise great.
This is by far the best voice recorder I have purchased and I have purchased many! The quality of recording is incredible. I used it recently at a conference and despite much background noise, the recording was very good. But don't touch the recorder while is taping otherwise you will record substantial amount of noise. To get the best use, you should also order the following:1. A 3-6 foot audio extension cord for the stereo microphone (get a thin flexible version). This will eliminate the noise if you end up having to touch the unit while recording.2. The protective case if you want to keep the unit free of scratches and protect it against accidental drops.3. An ac adaptor if you spend long hours transcribing or listening.I wished they had bundled them with the unit but that's only a minor inconvenience.
I bought this thinking it was 6 inch inside dia. as described, but it's actually 5.85 ID, made to fit in a 6 inch hole. Other than that it's good & does the job.
We live in a very rural area in northern Michigan. Radio reception was pretty limited and not always clear. This shower radio had such good reviews, I decided to try it. What a great little radio! We are gettting more channels and much crisper reception. This is now the only radio we use. And another great perk is the station presets - no more trying to remember which station is where and dialing them up. I'd buy again in a heartbeat!
I read some other review on here that must've been written by someone who works for "Griffin"cause they say they got it for their ipod touch and love it??!!.....This is BS it will transmit from the ipod touch to your radio but, a warning message pops up saying it won't charge it. be forewarned!!!
I installed this product on my golf cart to protect my radio. After one week of use the closing tab broke off and the sheild no longer stays closed.
this is like my third GPS, and to be honest it was probably the best ever...great for travel and to carry around anywhere
This lens is a quality upgrade from the kit lens. If you are a Digital Photography beginner/ensthusiatic and want a single walk-around lens,look no further. At 17mm it has barrel distortion and some chromatic abbresions which can easily be corrected in photoshop or PTLens (freeware) with just one click of your mouse and should be over looked in favour of many other advantages this lens has to offer like:1.Good Range upto 85mm.2.Sharp images3.Good color & Saturation4.Light weight5.Not expensive when you consider that you need 2 differnt lenses to replace this lenses focal range6.Saves you the pain of changing the lenses.7.Image stabizer which leads to sharper images8.Can capture very sharp portriats with blurred back background and9.Decent Macro capabilityBefore buying this lens one should visit http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos350d and look at the photos taken by Phil Askey with this lens.If you know how to handle your digital camera then you can expect to get quality pictures similar to the ones taken by Phil Askey with the 17-85mm lens.
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.
My first one - I am very excited to get one that works properly. Its a nice design and has a good feel. The one I received works best at 5 feet or closer, and even at that, I frequently have to hit a key 10 times until it registers. I'm within my 30 days so it's going back and I'll replace it with the same one. I'll be happy to follow up with a better review.I have now had my 2nd one for over a month. It's as big of a piece of junk as the first one. If it were not for the shipping policy that I have to pay to return defective items, then I would be sending this one back as well. I would give this zero stars for the shipping policy if I could. I guess I'll have to wait until I can find a fun and creative way to blow this up.Two tries - both defective for similar reasons. If you just want to get on the computer and play cheesy games or watch movies online then this may work. If you need to type emails or do anything that require more than 10 consecutive keystrokes, then look to buy something else.
I bought it because it's Mac compatible, but I didn't know how darned good it would be. I use it on its highest quality setting, and it picks up everything I want it to, i.e. it makes excellent recordings of all the speeches in a big noisy room, but you don't hear too much of the air conditioner. I find it's also very easy on batteries. An added benefit: when it's in the cradle, plugged into your USB port, I think it draws on the computer's power and it SEEMS like it gives those AAA batteries a little boost. Maybe this is technically impossible. I'm just telling you what I notice.I usually discard the dorky cases that come with gadgets, but this one is quite good. You can fully operate the recorder while it's in the protective black case, except that you have to take it off to put it in the cradle. The case also has a velcro loop on it, so you can attach the recorder to a strap in your satchel or purse -- handy, because the thing is so tiny you might lose it in a big bag. In short, I love it. Worth every penny. I can't imagine why people are still using microcassette recorders.
this is a warenty that i have not had to use yet. but it covers what i need it to.
This unit plays and records VHS and DVDs and you can copy from one to the other. Playback is quiet and there's no annoying hum like some machines have. It's easy to operate (although I did find the set-up instructions confusing.) Programming scheduled recordings is simple and if you do make a mistake, a message pops up to tell you what's wrong.The buttons on the remote are clearly marked and easy to use. This is a reliable machine and I'm pleased it, but I recommend shopping around; it is priced much lower elsewhere.
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.
I have this at my desk at work in an open landscape. Everybody comments the good picture quality. I got mine at 50% so the price was very good.
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.
This remote is actually fairly well-designed (button placement, ergonomics, ease-of use and setup) but the other reviewer is right that the power button tends to get stuck a bit. It's not horrible as it would pop out almost right away but still a bit annoying. The plastic does feel a bit thin so I would not want to drop that remote very often. However it's not very flimsy either and the overall esthetics is fairly nice and doesn't look cheap. I was able to make it control all of my the devices: a Samsung TV, a Sony receiver, a Sony micro sound system and even my XBox. Just using the codes wasn't enough; you'll also need to use the learning ability of the remote to be able to use all of the main features of the original remotes but the learning setup is quite simple and works very well. I had a bit of trouble making it learn from my Xbox remote though as it seems it would not capture the signal from it as easily as my other remotes but then again I bought the latter from eBay so it may be that Xbox remote's fault more that the RCA one - in the end I was able to make it learn everything I wanted to. I had tried the RCA RCRP05BR 5-Device Cable Replacement Universal Remote before and that one seemed a bit better in terms of build quality and it had less difficulty learning from my Xbox remote however the advantage of the RCN08GR one is, on top of being able to control more devices obviously, it allows for 5-digit codes instead of only 4 so you can re-configure the device buttons to whatever device you want and not necessarily the one marked originally on the remote. For example I'm controlling my Sony sound system using the DVR button and not the Audio one (that one is being used for my receiver). The way the codes work is that the first digit indicates the type of device so being able to enter all 5-digits allows for more flexibility. On the other hand this remote does not have a JP1 outlet so for people who are into the full programming thing (I'm not) they may still want to go with the RCRP05BR. One word about the backlighting: it does not light up the whole remote but only random sections which is kinda weird. However it does light enough buttons to remain a useful function. In conclusion, a good remote for the price but not perfect.
What can I say, you get what you pay for. The thought of extending my P712's already amazing 12X zoom by 2.2X for a total of 26X was very attractive at this price point. Unfortunately, the optics fall far short of superb. Chromatic aberations abound despite the "HD" coating, and the sharpness drops off towards anywhere near to a third from the edge of the image.I had a pair of plastic binoculars as a child. The optics on this unit performs similarly. The price point is the real seller here. But if you're interesting in taking sharp, high quality photos get the pricier, but infinitely superior Kodak telephoto for the P850/P712.To the seller's credit, they did include the lens adapter. I may find a use for this lens, but can not really recommend it.
I have been looking and researching and after about 2 months, I just bought it. Are there better systems in this price range, of course there are, but I do not want to dedicate my life to it, so finally bouhgt this one. This has it all, and is a good system to buy.I just installed the system in my home and I am going to give it a conservative 4 star even though I have found no short coming on this system yet.Striking features:1. Design and style - cant beat the looks.2. Plays everything except DVD-RW.3. Sound is quite nice.4. Can take multiple inputs, and I have hooked the VCR anddish network to its input.5. Progressive scan at this price range, wow.6. Outputs both the composite and S video out.7. Powerful sub woofer.8. Frequency response volume control, never seen that onebefore.9. Costs 2/3 rd of what I paid for my aiwa CD system 7 yearsback.10. 5.1 system.Short comings:1. VCD only has sound on the center and the sub woofer.2. I think it can not handle PAL DVDs.3. Holds only 1 disc, so keep changing the disc all the time.Other features:1. Speakers look like just about any other speakers in thisrange.2. Remote is to the point.3. Generous wiring.4. Needs RF modulator for older TVs.5. Sub woofer stays on all the time ... wasting thepower, but that is true for all systems I think.There is not much reviews on this system and also it is not a best seller either. I just checked and saw that some of the refurbished models are selling for more than twice what I paid for a new system, so I think I did alright.
Excellent!!! Works GREAT and what a price. The same item was MANY times more expensive in the electronics store. I got a digital video camera and didnt realize that I need this cord to take it to my computer to edit the videos. Thanks to Amazon I am on the way!!!!
I purchased this TV over a year ago and just got around to rating it. After one year of watching I would say it has one of the best pictures I have seen. I am using it in a bedroom so I did not want the extra expense of having a cable box. This TV has a built in cable card slot so I had Comcast install a card over a year ago and I have problem free HD viewing with out the extra cost. It is the perfect size for a bedroom and the best thing is being able to watch HD television without the cost of the extra box. The picture cannot be beat. I just ordered a 40' Sony HDTV for my living room to replace a five year old Toshiba 34 inch CRT TV. Even though that set plays perfect it was one of the earliest HDTV models and is quite bulky. I am going with another Sony because in my opinion they have the best picture.
I saw reviews that said this rdio is confusing? I have no idea what they were talkingabout. This radio is excellent, two alarms, a nice sounding CD player, very easy toset the clock and the alarms. I wish it had a headphone jack but it doesn't.
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.
Snagged a pair of these JBL Studio L830s last year for $349 with free delivery. Like most of the other reviews here, all I can say is... WOW!!! The sound is warm, yet very detailed. I've listened to lots of speakers over the years, but this one is truly amazing for the quality of sound it gives, based on its more than reasonable price.The woofer is constructed with a light, multi-ridged paper cone that is coated with a thin polymer. It is very flexible, and thus, this speaker will sound best when driven with an amplifier that is strong enough to "grip" the speaker and make it perform. Something in the range of around 50w - 80w (true power, not just empty specs power) should do just fine. I'm driving mine with an AudioSource AMP110 (70w)The speakers are heavy -- always a good sign. I haven't looked inside, but am guessing that they are very well braced inside and nicely damped with plenty of acoustic fiber.As other have commented, the bass from these baby's are more than sufficient for most music. Just be sure to try and place them well away from the walls, as they are rear ported.Bottom line: You can spend a lot more money and get sound that is a lot worse than what these speakers produce. If you're on a budget and want the most bang you can get for your buck, buy these! You won't be disappointed.
I am a pro photog and purchased two cards about a year ago and have been having constant problems with corrupt files and my computers not recognizing the card (more than one computer, more than one reader... after months of trying to determine whether it was the camera, the readers, the computer, the software, I came to the realization that it was indeed these cards. I continued to use them as sometimes they would work but I'm finally tossing them because one day I will lose something I will forever regret (and memory is so much cheaper now. SanDisk has worked well for me.... I did not get a Kingston reader so maybe that would help.
These cables work perfectly. I don't understand why stores such as Best Buy charge so much more. I'm glad I tried these - saved a lot of money for high quality cables and avoided getting ripped off at the retail stores.
I bought this case to hold my Seagate Maxtor Drive and am glad I did because I have already drop it twice and the Maxtor has not stop runing.John
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.
The only thing I can say bad about this camera is the special battery that this camera uses (you'll have to special order a spare). The included software makes it easy to touch-up the beautiful pictures it takes. I upgraded mine to use a 128MB SmartMedia card so I can take over 130 full 1MB pictures that are always sharp and focused. I haven't had any problems with any buttons on mine and I've had it for almost two years now. If you don't know anything about digital cameras, I'm telling you right now, this is a no-brainer as a GREAT Starter Camera!!!
I really enjoy my SpaceNavigator. I was looking for an enexpensive 3D motion controller for simple design work at home, and what I needed I found in the SpaceNavigator. It's a high quality product that's easy to use. My only complaint is that the software it comes with is only compatable with Windows XP, and finding and downloading a driver that eventually worked was a hassle.
The router is an excellent linksys product that was available at Amazon at a very attractive price.
I bought this splitter to actually consolodate the COAX wiring in my house. Amazing haw difficult it was to find something like this locally... Anyway, once received and installed, this splitter has worked perfectly and solved my signal degredation issues.
I've owned my Nikon for over five years when the original lens went bad. This new one was a replacement and it worked great.Aloha, Joe P.
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.
Well I did just want to buy a Soundman X2 for my new PC. I did base my choice on this Amazon product reviews which was overwhelmingly with an average of 5 stars, but I was dissmayed by the actual product regarding performance. I finally did compare it with Yamaha Power Cube ACS 45 and the performance is much further better: specifically it's bass and volume is better. I'm not promoting any brand here, I just want the consumers to try and compare it first with other products before buying this Soundman X2.
Love the camera. Easy to use. Picture quality is good. Love the touch screen! My only quirk.......I'm not tech savvy be all means. But I wanted to transfer video from the camcorder to my computer via USB. On my computer, it recognized the video and uploaded fine except for some reason the first 'thumbnail' of clips had an error. I tried playing it without the software and it was the same thing (by going through my computer and it played with WMP and WinDVD) Wasn't sure why, so we tried uploading to my husbands computer, and all the clips uploaded fine. Only catch was that the clips would only play alright if you used Sony's Picture Motion Browser. If you tried to go through My Computer, it would open the files in WMP and play the video but there was no sound. Also, all the clips had a green line through them! After a day of digging, I realized that my computer had the WinDVD software that read IFO files (which is part of the video file) and my husband's computer did not. So I downloaded some freeware that plays IFO files and opened up the clips by going through My Computer, and boom.....everything worked perfectly.Technically, I didn't need to worry about this since on both computers the clips played fine using Sony's software, but I didn't like that when using my own programs it didn't work right. I think the only reason the first 'thumbnail' clip didn't play on my computer was because the DVD did get a little scratched and my husbands DVD drive was just better at reading it than mine.After figuring out this little quirk (quite proud that I did figure it out too!!), everything seems to work well!! I look forward to making home movies to share with friends and family!
This works perfectly in my LG-800G smartphone BUT... I had an initial problem that's apparently common with many phones that use such cards. When I put this in my LG-800G phone, the phone wouldn't recognize it or let me format it in the phone. I had to put it (with the full-size adapter it comes with) in my camcorder and format it (FAT-32) there. After that, it's worked perfectly in my LG-800G.
When I bought this item, I had great expectations that it would upgrade my listening options immensely by being able to use my iPod in the car. Using a pre-set radio frequency on the in-dash radio, the Irock plugs into the iPod so that music can be played through the car's speakers. The results for me, however, were mixed at best.On the good side, it was great to be able to access all of my music at my fingertips when all of my pre-set stations were playing commercials.On the flip side, the quality of the transmission from the irock to the iPod was not only lacking in listening quality punch, but was also intermittent and would fade in and out enough to make the experience unpleasurable.In the end, I decided to upgrade my stereo and get an Auxiliary Out feature, which while much more expensive, the quality is as though you had used the Aux Out feature on your home stereo and there is no degradation of sound.If your budget dictates that you would have no other option, the Irock is a good solution if your expectations are scaled back.Note: if you buy this product and leave it in the car, make sure not to place anything of any weight over it as the power button is very sensitive and your battery will drain down.
"Let the buyer beware." Before buying this telescope, you need to know exactly what you are getting. Celestron apparently marketed two entirely different telescope optical tube assemblies (OTA) under an identical catalog number (31056) that covers this telescope. The earlier version telescope has a C150 1000mm focal length, f/7 OTA (with a Barlow-type lens in the focuser draw tube to help shorten the actual length of the OTA) while the later one has the Advanced Series C6-N 750mm, f/5 OTA (without the lens in the focuser draw tube - hence, a true Newtonian) - both on the CG-4 mount. Both versions have apparently been discontinued by Celestron. However, some retailers still have stocks available. The advertisements for this telescope often confuse the details of the two OTAs together in the same ad (after all, same catalog number). They are simply not the same. All of the negative reviews I've seen regarding this telescope seem to have to do with the C150 version (which may well explain why Celestron changed the OTA). I have the C6-N version, and, so far, it has been excellent. While Celestron no longer offers the C150 OTA at all (which is perhaps a sign), the C6-N is still available on the computerized/motorized version of the CG-5 mount. My recommendation: Before you pay your money, check with the seller which version of the telescope he/she has to make sure you are getting the C6-N OTA, not the C150.
Nice looking case that is nice a durable. It can really protect your investment in a hard drive. I use this item everyday on the go.
Please do not buy this product it will fail as mine has making it an expensive mp3 player. Sirius tech support will finally tell you you are tol, buy a new radio.If you are a life time subscription holder you will be out the $75.00 transfer fee, new radio, new docking stations. Sirius has no interest in waiving the transfer fee or offering a discount on a comparable radio.Sirius is only out to make a huge buck off you, somebody has to pay Howard.Have an xm player thats been through it and still works fine.I'm now a firm believer in the saying "Sirius Sucks"
Once I got the hang of this little device, I was hooked. I use it mostly for foreign language programs. I like the convienience of using standard AAA batteries instead of an internal power source. I switched to rechargeable AAAs so I don't have to keep buying the disposable ones. With 2GBs of memory it's really adequate for my needs.
Yep... perfect... no complaints.... except for maybe the color... but it's behind my tv... so who cares.
At first I started to get a bit worried with a post saying this was HDMI to DVI-I, plus the order getting delayed somewhere due to the particular postal service. But after all that fear, I got exactly what I wanted. It's actually the HDMI to DVI-D cord. Using it to play my Ps3 on my Monitor. Works Super!
Living in Arizona, the need for heat outside isn't a pressing one. In the "fall" and "winter" out here, we're looking at temperatures in the 40s. For us, that can be a bit chilly. I bought this fire pit for those of us who get more than a bit chilly when the desert nights are a bit too brisk for a sweatshirt and I have not been disappointed. I haven't used this fire pit to grill yet, but I'm sure it will be fine. It has kept a bunch of us warm on the patio and the look of the pit has not suffered one bit. This fire pit has served its purpose without losing its luster at all. I plan on buying one for my in-laws for Christmas.
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...
After searching and comparing many dvd changers, I decided to give this Panasonic DVD-F85S 5-Disc Player a try. I received it in 2 days. Set up was a brief. I've to purchase a new optical digital cable since it doesn't have coax. digital output. I was initially hesitated to purchase a silver one (the only color amazon has to offer) because all my existing equipments are black. But this silver dvd is so handsome and slim. It actually fitted well with my black projection TV and other sound system equitments. The quality of the picture is superp. The sound is great; 2 major things I was looking for. I love the audio only function which allows you to turn the video signal off when playing audio CD--it makes audio cd sounds better. The player allows you to randamly play any songs within and among cds but the menu is not very well written. This DVD comes with so many great features; like dialogue enhencer-allows you to hear the dialogue bettter during the movie, double re-master(to choose from pop, rock, jazz etc when playing cd); position memory-which is so useful for watching movie if you need to turn off the movie and come back to watch it next time. With the position memory, you will be able to watch the movie from where you left off and not from the very begining. Midnight mode; sleep timer; sequential(allows you to play audio cd one after another automatically without having you to push a button after finish playing one cd) However, I am surprised that Panasonic did not incoporate a screen saver in this DVD. To me, lacking of screen saver, I would be quite uncomfortable to use it with an expensive plasma TV; althouth the dvd will switch to stand by mode afer stopping for 30 mins. My final words, you can't go wrong with this DVD 5 dics changer. It combines beauty, quality and Low cost.
My house went under remodeling and so I came up with my own project of rewiring my entire house's coaxial cable. During the process of rewiring, I realized that I needed new splitters (one 4-way splitter and one 2-way splitter) and so I did some research and bought this splitter. I also purchased this 4-way splitter here,PHOENIX GOLD PGD-14 Pro Series Hybrid Smt Technology 4-WAY Splitter.Since I usually watch HD channels on mySamsung UN55C6300 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black), I decided that I should go the extra mile and optimize everything and this is why I stuck with my decision to use this 5-2050MHz splitter as opposed to buying a 5-1000MHz (which came with Verizon FiOS installation).Aside from HDTV, this splitter is also crucial for internet purposes because Verizon FiOS uses coaxial cable to connect from their FiOS Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to their FiOS Actiontec Wireless Router. The greater the range in frequency, the better and more options data can travel through (and even though it might not reach 2050MHz for the moment, it might be useful in the future).After connecting everything, I noticed a drop in ping. I'm sure this splitter is not the only reason why my connection is better because I changed everything from RG59 to RG6 coax as well. Because of this splitter's nice packaging, simplicity of use, easy installation, build quality, and relatively inexpensive price, I'm giving this product a (5/5).Pro(s):- Nice, quality casing- Capped male tips (ensures clean connection out of the box)- Easy to use and install- Small and easy to tuck away (aside from the shiny gold shell)- Has a power passCon(s):- NoneRecommendation(s)/Suggestion(s):- Leave plastic caps on until you are going to install them- If you're using this splitter on the outside of the house, please use a coaxial boot/cover/shield to protect the connections from the harsh outdoors- While this is a good quality product, if you're going to install this outdoors, find a cover of some sort to prevent water damage- Use the power pass male connector for the cable with higher data traffic (such as cables that will connect to HDTVs, routers, etc.)Thanks for reading this review. Cheers!
I guess maybe it was my own fault but I assumed all of the new scanners on the market included USB connections. This one is going back! This is probably an o.k. scanner but most computers offer USB connection for plug and play operation and find it pain to hook it up through my printer.
Easy to set up and use. It has a great picture. I liked it so much I bought another one for my folks.
I bought 2 and had to send 2 back before I could get us both working -- and even now sometimes the system just locks up and I have to quit the chat program and launch it again.Tech support is great!
Original post: The first time I ordered this remote, when it arrived it didn't work at all. I returned it and re-ordered it when it became available again.. and again it didn't work! I checked the battery with a battery tester and it was fine, but when you press the button on the remote, you don't see any light being emitted from the sensor. And of course, it doesn't operate the camera (I have a Nikon D60).UPDATE: See the response by Passante.. for the D60 you need to manually change the release settings so it will respond to the remote. After changing this, it worked like a charm! Unfortunately, I can't seem to change my rating, but I'd move it to 5 stars if I could.
doesnt work! wasted 200 dollars on speeding ticlet instead!
This product has a strong signal that is easily picked up by the radio no matter where the car antenna is
Economical and works like it should. Always stick with brand inks with your printer. These don't smudge and won't destroy your printer. I recommend canon brand inks.
I've had this system for a while and feel it was a great buy for the price. I've enjoyed the many options that the system provides, and am very pleased overall.
The tripod is a good compromise between heavy-duty one and extremely light travel one. It is sturdy enough to hold modern high-end digital cameras. The legs can be well secured with the twist locks. Its weight is 640 grams and folded length is 40 cm. However, it is not that small to keep it on the belt (need a backpack). Generally, I have been quite happy with it.
The "remove tape" issue and damage to tapes started in less then two years. We spent $1000 for this camera for two years, you can buy two camera's for that cost now with the same features. I wish we would have read the reviews before buying. It was a nice camera when it was new thats why it gets 1-star from me and not 0-stars.
We use this for a 300' reach and through 1 brick wall in a church that is wired like mad. We broadcast it over an area featuring a full praise band/multimedia presentation/stage audio/lights/furnaces and fans/and a radio transmitter all running at the same time. Nothing causes interference.
We've got Christmas decorations that require (3) AA batteries (4.5 volts). I used rechargeable batteries but it was a hassle, and sometimes I'd forget to turn the things off. This works swell as a battery replacement, and I can even plug it into a timer so now all my decorations turn on & off at the same time. I did have to rig up my own adapter so the wires from the decorations would fit into the charger plug.
I bought this router because a friend and the Best Buy computer guru suggested it. You better know exactly what you are doing because tech support is on Mars!! I think I am going to have to reach them by telepathy. I may be taking this back in 2 days if I can't get it up and going by then. I use Netscape, not Internet Explorer. I don't know if that is making a difference. However, I am feeling very hostile to Netgear right now.
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!)
The original adapter that came with our iBook just decided to stop working (no one kicked the cord, or dropped it, or anything like that - it was always plugged into the same outlet under our kitchen desk). So, we bought the replacement. Worked fine for about a month, but then I had to unplug it temporarily the other day to use the outlet for something. In doing so I accidentally dropped the charger about 4 inches onto our wood floor, and killed it. Ridiculously fragile!
Great if you like to have coasters that look like old 45's :(No joke. I love the look, but I'm not into wasting time and money, and I used both a Plextor Burner and a Lite-On, (both are fast dual core pc's), so it's not my hardware.Very dissapointed, I'll never buy Verbatim products again.
Son muy buenas tarjetas micro SDHC. Ademas vienen con el adaptador para tarjetas SD. Sin duda las volver&iacute;a a comprar.
Excellent memory 45n seconds with lightening speed this memory was too expensive to continue on the market as the value never decreases. This type of memory needs particular motherboards to operate and must be used in pairs. Continuity rimms are sold to keep all mem slots filled. I must say that Kingston and Intel had an idea just too costly for the majority.
When I bought it ,the unit is 58 plus 2nd day shipping .Why is the price goes up?Any way ,it worth it.
cheap quality, damaged during shipment. you get what you pay for..was not worth the time or effort to save money
This was a great purchase! I have already been on 2-10 hour roadtrips, one by myself with my 20 month old, and one with my husband and my 20 month old. We even got the sound to run through the speakers of the car, with an fm transmitter that I use with my ipod.--if you do this, everyone gets to listen to the movies. But, a 20 month old will not put on headphones--so this is a great alternative. This unit also hangs on the wall, so when we are home it goes in our son's room. EASY installation. It comes with 2 cordless headphones, and 2 jacks for headphones.
I could NOT get the film to load properly; the display kept flashing an error message, even after trying 2 different rolls of film. A week later, I went to a camera store and mentioned that I'd bought this camera off the 'net and the trouble I'd had with it. The salesperson took THEIR display camera and had exactly the same difficulty with it. Obviously, this unit has some problems.
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
When I received this unit it was improperly packaged in a cardboard box with no-zero-packaging material. The camcorder and the power module were bouncing around off of each other. Upon inspection and attempt to load a cassette cartridge I found that the switch to open the tape cassette holder was missing from the unit. Therefore the unit does not work. I contacted the shipper and was told by the company that I was a liar and that I was attempting to defraud them and they would not either replkace the unit nor refund my money.As a result of having been ripped off by this Amazon provider I will never again purchase any used items from Amazon.
This is the perfect DVD duplication solution if you're a loner with no children, pets or other responsibilities beyond caring for your DVD duplicator. If you enjoy rebooting, driver conflicts, and troubleshooting inkjet printers, then look no further...you'll be in heaven. If you use this printer exactly as suggested, on a standalone machine, with Primera's own ink (which will cost you .35 to .70 cents per disc you print), and you use it regularly, then you'll be fine. Otherwise, you will spend a lot of time babying it.As a burner it's quite good, especially at rejecting discs that other burners would pass (but won't play for the client). If you want to burn and print elsewhere, you'll be very happy.As a printer, it's expensive and finicky. Every run requires significant testing. Take the time to do single disc print tests until you get everything just right. Then don't change anything. Run your job and all will be well. Printing results are good if you spend the time to test, calibrate, etc. Expect to spend at least an hour on print testing.Once things are set up, it is fire and forget, it's just the amount of time it takes to get there. The biggest problem is that I haven't found a competing product that does a better job, yet. But I'll keep looking and update this if I find one.
They feel cheaper that they look in the image. The quality sound is average. NOTHING is special about them except they are cheap. They are what you paid for. Low price equal low quality sound.
I recently purchased this lens as a complement to the other two IS lenses I have. TheCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasand theCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras.The IS function allows a 2 to 3 stop slower shutter speed. Fantastic when shooting where flash is not allowed or where you want the extra depth of field a smaller aperature will give you.As a bonus it has Macro capabilities.See my images under user images...
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 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!!!
If you dig playing records at 16 & 78 rpms, alongside the regular speeds of 33 & 45 then you can't do it without this workhorse. In fact, you can't really play ANY 16 or 78 rpm records without this incredible needle that is the industry standard for playback on your Califone turntable. Indispensable as far as I'm concerned!
Wind 'N Go Portable Lantern/RadioThis was a Christmas gift and person thought it was really good and great item for their use
...a stick of ram... But...I actually myself have four memory sticks in my computer, all different brands, and this one has affected my speed the most. I play Starwars games all the time (Republic Commando, Battlefront, Battlefront II, Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, they all run much smoother with this addition.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars of rating, was because its really not worth giving it that much credit, if it only makes your computer run a couple of seconds faster. So don't let it ruin your buying decision, I would recomend it to anyone wanting to make games, and hevy duty aplications run faster.
I needed a produce that could handle both USB KVM as well as PS. Works as expected and is a stackable product with remote access: nice features to handle a bunch of PCs, laptops and the like. Multi OS friendly (Windows & Unixes). Get the cables! You have to order those separately!
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I love this!! I sold my 2nd generation nano that was only a 4gb so i could fit more stuff on. Haven't had any problems yet. :)
Had I not destroyed the product I would request my money back. Terrible, impossible to use.I have receipt no product, when I removed it after trying frustatratingly to use it , it was inadvertantly thrown out.I would never buy this productWASTE OF TIME MONEY EFFORT
I received this notebook as a present from my mother and it is also my first notebook, and let me tell you---this is a great buy. Compared to other notebooks on the market, this one is truly cost-efficient and works PERFECTLY! Not recommended if you like to play complicated games on the computer. But otherwise, buy it, you won't regret it!
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.
HP inkjet cartridges are expensive to replace. With this order, I was able to get the best price for cartridge replacements with a free bonus of 150 Sheets HP 4"x6" Photo Value Pack: Great!
I've been wearing these daily for about 4 months now, and am extraordinarily pleased with them for the price. Yes, there is a caveat- I paid $40 for these, and for *that price* they have fit and/or surpassed all of my expectations. I believe these can compete with any headphones in the &lt;$100 range. I do have two complaints, though.Audio: 4/5. Bass is powerful, highs are clear, mids are crisp enough. Perhaps a little too well blended for rock (not much emphasis on treble), but fantastic for acoustic/instrumental pieces and hip hop.I dock 1 star because of the utter lack of sound isolation. Having on-ear pads with no noise cancellation tech really means NO noise cancelling (duh). This is fine, but it also unavoidably detracts from sound quality when there is any noise around you. The pads also bleed sound easily- I had to be mindful even playing at half volume in public.Aesthetic: 5/5. As authentically retro as you can get, since they are literally from the 80's.Build quality: 5/5. Simplicity makes for durability in this case.-1 for hurting your ears after a couple hours of wear. Fortunately, you can adjust the pads so they angle away from your ears, shifting the pressure up to the side of your head. The springy metal band will allow these to fit any head size. +1 for the 90 degree input jack. Straight jacks get bent out of shape too easily; this design won't suffer the fate of many a pair of iPod earbuds.For the price, there is no superior. That much I will assert strongly. If you want audiophile headphones and have over 100 to spend, or want noise cancellation (take the metro to school/work? you won't want to use these.) then I advise looking elsewhere. If you are on a budget and want simple quality without the bells and whistles, these are perfectly suited for you and you will enjoy uncompromising sound quality.
1. The headphones produce a very tinny sound when listening to music or spoken word.2. The cable lengths between earbuds are uneven and will cause youo to constantly adjust your left earbud. It will fall out of your ear constantly.3. The headphone cable length from the earbuds to your MP3 player is too short. The extension cable is about 3 feet too long.I would not suggest purchasing these. Sorry Sony, you really should have tested these on real people before selling them.
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 spent several weeks researching various CD/MP3 players before settling on the Imp 350. I love this thing! It plays everything I throw at it and it has yet to skip. I drive a lot and use this player in my car. I live in a rural area with lots of rough roads and railroad tracks. It just never skips!...I have zero complaints at this point. It has performed flawlessly.
This device works as expected. Have had it for over a year now and no problems.Update 1/3/2011 --This device finally died on me after about a year of use. Pulled my hair out trying to figure out why my signal was so poor and finally the cable company explained that these devices are not as passive as they appear. They do wear out with time and cause signal degradation. I ended up replacing this with a splitter with an amplifier that has served me well since then.
I bought this alarm clock on a whim one day, attracted by its clean styling, multiple alarms, battery backup and CD capability. The nature sounds weren't even factored in to my purchase, and yes, they are in fact more comical than calming, although I do like to listen to the owl/crickets as ambient noise. It's the 'bird & brook' sound that even my cats don't buy as realistic, since the 'birds' sound like water whistle toys.I was initially frustrated by the inability to have 2 CD or radio alarms set concurrently, but since my husband has his own alarm clock, I've configured my Timex to wake me/us up on weekdays with a favorite CD and on weekends with a classical music station.I have no problems with the display brightness or readability, and I really like the styling of the unit. The sound is quite good for a clock radio, and the ability to listen via headphones is a plus.All in all, I'm quite satisfied with my purchase. If I want fully realistic nature sounds, I can play one of my nature sound CDs, afterall.
It gets the job done. I am using this cable to connect my computer speakers to my 19" Led TV. I would recommend it for various applications.
This unit does everything I wanted it to and more. It's easy to set up, well thought out, and convenient. Just set and forget. It will let you know if there is any bad weather in the area.I bought one for each of our daughters. No problems with any of them yet.
Perfect size--fits right in our camera bag, but is big enough to take pics using the timer, without seeing the table in the shot! Don't know if it would hold a really heavy camera without toppling, but it does fine with our Poweshot A720.
This bulky, sturdy-looking little camera plate arrived and is totally unusable. This should be a simple device: push the lever, release the plate, right? Well, the lever simply doesn't move, despite what the "helpful" diagram indicates it should do.Feeling like an idiot, I handed to 4 or 5 other folks and none of us, examining the included documentation and device could get the thing to release its death grip on the "quick" release plate. In desperation, I went looking for a contact number for Manfrotto customer support. No such luck, just an email form.This one is getting returned - I'm mightily unimpressed that such an expensive little gadgetA. Doesn't work out of the box.B. Doesn't include a good customer service solution when things go awry.
I looked and looked for a boombox-like unit for my office. My one requirement was that it MUST have RCA inputs. I found this stylish and good quality sound unit from Philips. It was $70 at Wal-mart. I plugged it into my computer headphone jack (you'll need to buy an adapter cable) and have great sound from my office computer for internet radio, streaming video, etc. Or I can tune in local stations or play a CD. My co-workers were amazed the first time my e-mail alerts came from the stereo on my desk. It is very stylish and takes hardly any space on my desk. Because I use it in the office I don't need super audio quality at high volumes. Perfect for the office. All the other boombox-like models with RCA inputs were $60-$80 more.
This cable is working well with my powered 10" subwoofer. It is reasonably priced and of excellent quality. Highly recommended for purchase.
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.
COMES BRAND NEW AND IT WORKS LIKE THE ORIGINAL APPLE USB WHETHER CHRAGING OR IMPORTING DATA !!! GREAT BUY
The TRENDnet parallel Print server solved a problem for me. The new Vista machine that we had gotten for my son had no parallel port connector. When he moved out, our network printer did not go with him, so I gave him an older personal laser printer. However, he could not connect it to his computer since he had no parallel port. The TRENDnet print server was easy to set up and now, after connecting it to his wireless router, he can print his school work from his main computer or from his laptop anywhere in his apartment. This unit is easy to set up has operated as a "set it, forget it" part of my son's network.
that just about says it all, no mater how many freaking words your pin headed system wants just for a review.
We received this product within a week of ordering it. It was in perfect condition and we haven't had any problems with it.
I just bought this remote and I can't get over how simple life is now. Let me get rid of all those remotes hanging around. With a touch of a button I can have my 360 on and running perfectly. The same with all my other units. I couldn't get over how simple the program makes this remote to set up. Well worth the price.
Back in 1985, I had just purchased a new Walkman cassette player with FM radio. It was really nice to take music with me, but the flimsy headphones sold with the Walkman sounded flimsy, too. I needed something with a sound more comparable to my home stereo system, yet portable and affordable in case they were lost, damaged or stolen. On the other hand, I've never been afraid to pay for quality, if I was sure that's what I was getting.Like now, most headphones then were sold sealed in plastic, making it impossible to listen before buying, but I had an advantage. At the time, I was in the military, and if you asked around on base, you could find someone who already owned most any set of headphones you wanted to try out. So I asked around and listened to at least fifty sets of headphones in all price ranges, from the cheapest sets hung by the register to the high end boutique models you just couldn't find without a careful search.Of all the brands, I was most impressed by models from Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Grado, and Koss. Hmm... These are generally brands well-respected for closed ear, full sized home headphone sets. This was even more the case back in '85.So off I went to the store to pick up the lightest set of Audio-Technica for around $79, but there was a new Koss model I'd never seen there at the store. They were an unusual but lightweight folding design, with large, closed ear 'phone sized diaphragms. At only $35, I was willing to give these a shot, considering that the other Koss products I'd auditioned had such excellent sound quality.So what about the product?They're a little strange looking, but they are extremely comfortable once adjusted. The rubberized cord is durable and flexible. The portability is a nice feature, even though I usually just tucked them into a small pouch for travel, rather than folding them up.Even though I expected good value from the brand, the full, lively and clean sound really impressed me, and still does. Clean, crisp treble without a trace of harshness; full, balanced midrange, and rich, fully present bass that stays clean and goes far lower than you might expect from this size and price range. These really do give the sound of a full, high quality home stereo system.OK, so I like these a lot. They're probably the best portable headphone value available. But why write a review, 25 years later?Because they still sound fabulous. They still beat the market in value for dollar. And because Koss stands behind their product better than anyone with a lifetime warranty.In the 25 years since I purchased my PortaPro headphones, I literally wore out the wire connections twice, once near the jack, and once near one of the speaker elements, and each time, Koss has sent me a replacement set, no questions asked. They looked up my warranty registration from years ago, and that was it.But if they ever give trouble again, I'll probably buy another set. Not because Koss won't replace them again free, but because they've earned it. And they have a new "25th Anniversary Edition" that's tempting me. ;)
I have been using this drive for 5 months and recently upgraded my computer to Windows Vista. As a result of the Windows upgrade, this product just lost half its value for me. The drive works fine physically, but the included backup software will not work with Vista when I try to schedule an overnight backup; the software refuses to recognize that you have selected files for backup and refuses to move past that point of the scheduling. As others have noticed here, Western Digital offers ZERO support for its software - I cannot even find an indication that they recognize there is a problem.
First let me say I am a Toshiba fan. I have 3 other Toshiba tube units, one 15 years old and still running.So far so good very good picture and a pleasure to watch. I bought mine late November 2007 and added a HD Sat Receiver mid December. To really appreciate this set you must have a HD receiver pushing HD. If you are not watching HD then you are stretching your standard def picture to 65".This unit has 3 HDMI inputs that makes playing XBox 360 and Playstation 3 a very easy experience switching sources and one HDMI for other expansion.Now if I do not run into bulb issues this set will be perfect.
My old Hp Pavilion (now my mother uses it) is a 2001 with a PIII 600 cpu. A Generic 128Mb SDRAM PC133 ram went bad. This machine originally did not have a Generic PC133 in it, but was added later and worked many years. The computer worked fine until the Generic ram went bad (The original 128Mb ram is still working, but too small). I thought all SDRAM are the same and backwards compatible. Unfortunately I was wrong and bought this ram; my BIOS seen the size fine and I tried different configurations, but no go the computer would not boot. I wrote to the seller Cybermedia about my computer not accepting this ram. Their response was that there is such a thing as HIGH DENSITY and LOW DENSITY ram. They offered to check it out and if they found a problem they would replace it. The shipping back and forth costs more than the ram is worth, so I am out 10.00 for nothing. This review is not against Cybermedia, only beware some ram is not compatible. This ram happens to be High Density. Also the ram pictured shows the chips vertically the one I received were horizontal - I am not sure this makes a any difference.
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
Sharp and solid feeling. Perfect for moderate light when you don't want a flash. Macro capability a +. F2.8 across the range so you can leave manual settings and zoom in and out.
Worked great out of the box. I use it for gaming and everyone can hear me just fine. I love the on/off button.
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 wanted a longer charging cable for my cell phone and I settled on the Tripp Lite cable to my complete satisfaction. The Gold on Gold connections are simply better for small electronic devices and this cable carries that through on both ends. Great over-molding on both plugsfor a reliable insertion and extraction. Just a great cable. Should I require more I will definitely buy this one again.
I had gotten the new 70-300 IS Lens and it wouldn't fit in my old bag with my flash, film, other lenses, etc. I ordered this the price was right compared to others I looked at. I am very pleased. I only wish there was a strap to strap my tripod to the side. But couldn't beat it for the money!
i didn't use it yet,but it seems to be ok, the package was untouched, so it's brand new. wish that the product shows what cameras can be used for it
I never seem to stop being amazed at the Apple user experience. I have this system, with the addition of another 512 Megs RAM and an external 40 Gig Firewire drive (scratch disk for video), as well as other peripherals. It is a sheer joy to use this machine. People used to PCs just need to get to a local Apple store and see what I'm talking about to understand. You can accomplish most things with a minimum of keystrokes. To import photos into the elegant iPhoto album, I connect the camera and press one button. To order prints, I can do it within the same program! To rip music from CDs, I press one button in iTunes, and using the same program synchronize over 2000 songs onto my iPod MP3 player just by plugging it in!! Making digital video movies is a cinch with iMovie/iDVD, and there is just something cool about putting your movie on a DVD disc to give to your family to view on a regular DVD player.As far as the hardware is concerned, what really sets this machine apart is the degree of expandability, and its ease. Sure, go look at that high-end Sony desktop. When you look at the way they're set up, you'll see that most of the PCI slots are actually filled with modems and network cards. The sweet thing here is that Gigabit ethernet, a modem, Firewire, USB are all built into the MOTHERBOARD. That means that you actually have 4 FREE PCI slots, and obviously the AGP slot. PLENTY of room to expand. 3 internal hard drives! And actually opening the case requires ZERO tools; just lift the latch and the side of the machine folds down, revealing all the insides, even while the machine is still on! Talk about slick!!As far as the monitor is concerned, it is TOP-NOTCH. Super-bright screen, and my eyes can look at it for hours without strain. Great visibility from all angles.This system may cost a lot, but you really do get what you pay for, and more!...
These headphones are amazingly spectacular. The drivers are compact and lightweight, but still produce strong bass tones and clear higher sounds. They also fold up to be stowed in an included bag for convenience. These headphones definitely compete with models priced two or three times higher. Overall, this is a buy you should not pass up.
I've had my Lexar 256mb Pro 2.0 jump drive only a short time, but it has performed as other reviewers have described. Here's how to format it for NTFS, using Windows XP:From the Start Menu, select Run, and type CMD.In the window, type: convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfsIn the example above, typing &quot;convert G: /fs:ntfs&quot; (without the quotes) would format drive G: with the NTFS format.This takes only a few seconds and as mentioned in a previous review, it does improve the speed noticeably.
I love this TV! It is perfect for a dorm room because it doubles as both a TV and a computer. I can check e-mail and watch TV at the same time ith the picture in picture option. It works well, the only thing, VERY minor, is that it takes longer than most TVs to turn on the screen, but this probably wouldn'e even annoy most people. Good value on amazon!
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.
Energizer should be ashamed to put their name on this useless piece of junk. I bought this laptop battery from Circuit City and 2 months later it could not hold a charge. When I attempted to contact Technuity or Batteries.com (or whatever the fly-by-night company that produces this battery is called) they informed me that I would have to ship the battery back to them in Indianapolis and include a check for $5.45. When I questioned them about &quot;FREE&quot; replacement they just laughed. When I inquired about this business practice, they just told me to read the fine-print of the warranty.So, my recommendation is.. unless you enjoy damaging your laptop and spending money for a useless piece of plastic, stay away from this battery. Buy the Sony brand and pay the extra money.. atleast Sony will be more professional when responding to your concerns.Finally.. Note to Energizer - Cut these guys from your product line, you have already pushed me to only buy Duracell products from this day forward.
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 love it, 1/2 the price of other stores, fast shippping, GREAT price.I will keep coming back here!!!
I just recently bought this system for my DELL Notebook and took it back with me to my company in the Czech Republic. I was surprised at how well the speakers work for what I need it for. I have a very small office and the sound and bass is perfect for whatI need. The subwoofer is under my desk and works and sounds great, as well are the 2 smaller speakers that are above my head on each end of a bookcase. For a small office I this unit works great. If you are looking for something that is going to "ROCK" the floor, or "Shake" the walls, then this isn't something for you. But for my purposes, I am very satisfied with the output and the price I paid for it. I would have expected to pay more for such an item. Brad
Your cleaning equipment doesn't last forever. This is what I always pick to replace and replenish my cleaning equipment. Nikon makes everything good
My wife and I received this as a gift and it played records well, but the port where the power cord plugs into the unit started to fall apart after a couple of weeks of intermittent use. At first I could get it to work if I was careful about how I plugged it in, but eventually it just popped out altogether and stopped working. It appeared that it was only held in place with friction and a little glue which, for a product whose company boasts its portability, seemed awfully lacking. Maybe they've fixed this flaw since. The recessed knobs and speaker were good built-in durability measures but clearly the power cord port was not designed for even the most basic wear and tear. It looked really cool and the sound quality seemed fine, especially on my 78s, but none if it mattered when it stopped working. My guess is that this flaw might not have surfaced had I left it on the table permanently and babied it, but I used it as advertised (it is called the "Traveler" after all) and when not in use I stored it suitcase-style as the design suggests. Also the tan material that covers the unit seemed to be applied with a very low grade adhesive and started to peel almost immediately. It was fun while it lasted, I suppose. We have since bought a vintage portable player whose components have stood up better over forty years than Crosley's Traveler did over two weeks. A classic case of they-don't-make-em-like-they-used-to.
I was using a PDA for a GPS but could not see the screen in bright conditions or hear the speaker very well. This Garmin is great. It is fast to lock on and even picks up signals in the bottom floor of my two story house. The speakers are loud enough to hear with the radio playing and the screen is bright. It is fantastic for going thru big cities as you know well in advance what lane to be in. After a recent road trip with friends they bought one too. Highly recommend.
Oh "Brother" you have created a great machine! I have been raving about it to everyone I know. I was a little leary about buying an all in one machine because usually the quality of one or more of the functions suffer but I have tried all the features and everything works as it should with even better results than I expected. The scanner even works and I have NEVER had a scanner that actually works without problems. The phone is fantastic - my husband is hard of hearing and he can hear just fine on this phone, in fact I just ordered an extension line phone. I love the fact that you can set different ring tones on it, there is 5 ringers and 2 music settings. The answering machine delivers crisp voice quality, you don't have to listen to the message half a dozen times to get a phone number. Unwanted messages are SIMPLE to erase. The copy function does everything my big copier at work does and the copies look even better! It is also a very nice looking machine, I don't mind having it on my desktop at all. The ink cartridges are reasonably priced and deliver great colors. The only improvement as far as I am concerned would be to extend the answering machine greeting, you only get 20 seconds, we are using this in a home office and 20 seconds is too short to record business information, 30 seconds would be ideal. I totally LOVE LOVE LOVE this machine, I will never go back to HP or Epson machines. I have actually been creating work just so I can use the machine :-) Great work Brother!
This is my first SLR. Did alot of comparison shopping between D40 and Rebel XT. My main reason for choosing the D40 over the XT was the size of the LCD screen on the XT was just too small for me.Just finished taking over 300 shots on a trip to the Carribean. Very pleased with the output and ease of use.
I needed a good case for my 160GB Seagate Freeagent Go I had checked the dimensions of both the HD and the case and the HD's width was wider then the case by a few mm. I thought that I would get it and try it anyway, and when I received it, it fitted in nice and snugly and does not move around at all. Really recommend it to Freeagent Go owners.
TheEmerge Technologies Retractable Universal Notebook Charger (ETCHGNBW)is a product that has some usefulness when it works. Unfortunately, it disappoints in too many key areas to be worth recommending. Long term use has revealed that this unit is simply not durable enough, nor is it designed well enough, to be used as a primary power adapter.There are a few reasons why anybody would want to purchase a universal laptop charger.1. To replace a lost OEM charger2. To use for travel3. To use as a backup for several different laptops4. Some combination of the aboveUnfortunately, this unit is really only good for the third purpose as a backup. It has a good compatibility range to make it an adequate backup for a variety of laptops. I tested it with a variety of HP and Acer laptop models. But it also has too many design flaws to be used as a replacement for your OEM charger or as a travel unit for several laptops.PROS:++ Compatible with many laptop models and brands, particularly older ones++ Included storage pouch makes it easy to keep all the pieces together and minimize the odds of losing tips++ Nice length of 9.5 feet when fully extended++ Retractable cabling makes it compact for transport++ 9 included adapter tips++ Additional tips are available++ Standard 2 prong plug may be preferred by some, but comes with drawbacks (see CONS)CONS:-- Tips do not fit securely, providing intermittent power-- Matching compatible tips to your devices is a trial and error process-- Overall build quality and durability appear to be poor-- Cable detaches from the power adapter brick too easiy-- Other half of the cable is permanently tethered to the adapter brick-- Cord retractor gets stuck too easily and wears quickly-- Cords tend to get tangled and twisted when extended-- Newer laptops not always compatible and sometimes require replacement tips-- Unit has limited power options-- Plug is non-groundedCONCLUSIONThere are many alternatives that are more attractive than this unit when judged on cost or build quality. This unit does have a wide compatibility range, but that still does not include a large number of laptops. This is potentially useful as a backup, but only once you have confirmed you can get compatible tips for all your devices.Enjoy.
This is an excellent printer. Disk handling robotics have been reliable and the print engine turns out very good quality print. Since I use the printer on an Apple system the lack of a current Mac print driver is a critical failing. When I use the printer on my Mac it is not possible to align the disk and print heads because the driver apparently normally stores the settings - since the driver was written for the old MAC processors and operating systems, it must run in Rosetta mode which leads to many problems one of which is its inability to store and recall any settings. Also there are alignment issues, print boundary issues, random change of system default printers, operation in kiosk mode when there is no kiosk tray and many others. When I contacted Primera with these issues they were "unable" to explain the problem. When I contacted my CD/DVD print program supplier, they explained the driver issues very quickly (even though they have no responsibility for the drivers - this is the job of the hardware mfg.) When I then asked Primera about the driver I was told to just check back "later" to see if there was a new driver (not exactly the level of support I would expect from a printer mfg for a current product on a current OS.) The last driver update appears to have been in 2005. I would not recommend buying this device for use with a Mac unless a new driver is also supplied.
The product arived on-time and in perfect condition. Grip to camera fit was perfect. The included batteries charged and seem to be fine. The grip performed as advertised and the feel of the controls is good. I would reccomend this product to anyone wanting extended battery life and a verticle shutter release.
I had gotten these on amazon ...glad they werent real expensive..throughout all of the descriptions it was never once mentioned that in tiny little print on the package that the wires contain lead and to wash your hands after every use. My child listens to her books on a cd player ..one of the reasons for this purchase..wouldnt recommend them.
First of all, I have an iPod, but don't like to exercise with it as I'm always afraid it's going to drop. I have an iRock 520 which I love - it's light and sounds very good. But it requires proprietary software and a special USB cable. And with an additional SD card, it only has 192 MB.So now I have an MPC-231 - and to go with it, I purchased a 1 GB JumpDrive Sport. Here's what I think:Good points: pretty light (2.6 oz. with batteries). It's plastic but pretty well built. Takes up to 1 GB jumpdrive Sport, I encode stuff for this at 128, so it holds a lot of music. Uses AAA batteries instead of proprietary battery. And of course, it's only $40.Bad points: Jumpdrive sport is a bit loose when installed, but that should not be a problem. Headphones that came with unit are pretty bad. Buy a better pair of earbuds. EQ function limited, no extra bass or loudness control.Did I mention that it is only $40? Combined with the 1 GB Jumpdrive sport at about $80, I have a 1 GB MP3 player that also holds other files which I transport back and forth to work and needs NO additional hardware or software.This sounds like a winner! Good job, Lexar.
This system is great for the non audiophiles. It sounds good and has pleanty of features. My only problem with it is the lack of digital audio inputs to hook other audio systems up to the surround sound.
90% of the time dell pc running windows xp/pro does not recognizeMegastore dvd drive. About to give up on this hardware and try to get a dvd writer that works.
Do not buy. Sounded great but died just past the warranty period of 1 year. Klipsch has yet to respond to support questions after one week. Definitely no repeat business from me.
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!
Only after 6 months adaptor broke down. Awful. No idea how to replace it
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.
Ordered item thinking it's actual Brother brand ink... is NOT. Package does NOT look like the picture, i.e., you will not get it in a Brother retail box and cartridges will not have Brother name.
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.
Running Vista home premium on 1gb of memory was an exercise of patience I got tired of. An upgrade to 2gb made a big difference. Opening or closing any application is like flipping a switch. There's virtually no wait. I've noticed spyware/virus scans go quicker too. The install took all of 5 minutes and my pc recognized the upgrade immediately with no problems. All this for less than $40 shipped to my door.
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.....
Needed to connect two long lengths of cable and this coupler holds the ends very firmly. The price was definitely right and just be aware the it is a tight fit to get push the cable ends in initially but then you don't have to worry about it coming apart.
I purchased this to replace an Olympus camera that was pretty much junk from the day it was new. I was hesitant about Kodak because some of their earlier cameras were complicated and hard to use.I wanted to buy a camera to use for product pictures for business and for use for family photos, vacations and such. My previous cameras have been used only for product pictures because the image quality was fair at best. The prints made from the digital images were not of photo quality in my opinion.The Z612 was a pleasant surprise. It is easy to use, controls are fairly simple. You do not need an engineering degree to use it. Screen is bright and fairly easy to see even in bright light. The quality of the pictures is great. Zoom is fantastic. The auto focus is a wonderful feature that actually works very well.The bad - the "easyshare" software pretty much hijacks all of the images on your computer. It installs it's self so that it automatically starts when you boot your computer, changes all of the image icons to the easyshare icon. It does not offer many options for installation or operation. It appears to work OK but it is more of a problem than a problem solver for advanced users. I personally use Photoshop and do not want other generic software trying to be the dominate image editor.The camera should come with a memory card as well as the internal memory. At this time the memory card is sold seperately which adds another $ 30.00 to the price of the camera.Camera comes with a neck strap no wrist strap. A wrist strap would be a nice addition to prevent the camera from making it all the way to the ground if it was dropped while in use.Overall it is a great camera and a great value. I have other digital cameras that cost three times as much that are virtually useless.
MuVo V100 2GB White Eng/Fr This MP3 player is everything I had hoped for. I use it exclusively for listening to books. It is EASY to load - I especially like being able to insert the player itself directly into the port instead of dealing with cables! I would repeat D. Logan's review almost word-for-word because I found all his 'pro' comments to be true. The only 'con' that matters to me - no bookmarks. I can live without bookmarks because it does pick up where I stopped, but I would prefer the option of repeat or skip....I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone wanting to listen to audio books!
I bought the WDT11 and it seemed to work fine except that my computer would no longer perform a RESTART (W2K) after installation unless I unplugged the WPC11 from it. Linksys tech support was clueless as to the cause of the problem, and could not help except to exchange the unit. Of course the replacement did not allow a restart either. The downgrade is not necessarily for the unit so much as for the cluelessness of Linksys support. I have Dell hardware, so it's not as if I am running rogue hardware! I can SHUTDOWN and reboot normally, however.
This set of headphones for an Apple iPod Shuffle work awesomely. I will recommend them to all my co-workers and friends.
I bought a pair of these a few years ago from Blockbuster for $40, they lasted for about 2 years and then eventually the cans broke off. The speakers were still working perfectly.Now the bass response from these headphones is good for pretty much every kind of listener. the audio quality is pretty good aswell. i have used these headphones for audio recording and mixing for about a year and they have never failed me. they are pretty comfortable to wear for a while.THE ONLY problem with these headphones is the plastic can't take too much abuse from dropping or being stepped on (kind of a given their) Other than that their the best headphones especially for the price range.
I received my m505 as a birthday gift, replacing my broken but beloved Palm IIIx, so I hate to criticize something that was free. However, I am mad that a loved one paid more ... for this gift.I realized what a disappointment the device was before I even did my first HotSync. The cheap stylus, which is hard to remove from the handheld and has no weight for writing, was the first tip-off.It seems like a small thing, but the stylus is the primary tool for using the handheld, so it really makes a difference. I hurt my fingers trying to get it out of the side slot and it hasn't gotten any easier to remove with time. Also, my old styluses, which are much nicer, don't fit into the side slot so I can't use them unless I carry them around somewhere else.And what use will I ever have for an expansion slot? The cards seem like a useless gimmick to me, with the possible exception of using a card to back up files when away from your desktop. For me, that's hardly ever.I also don't need more space. Even as a busy journalist with lots of notes and records, I haven't used half of what is available. Moreover: Don't need more games. Very few U.S. cities are available on the travel card.In a way, I wish Palm or some other company would give us something worthwhile in the way of card programs. But isn't the idea of carrying a Palm to streamline and get away from carrying extra things, like expansion cards?Unlike some other reviewers, I am fairly pleased with the monitor, which is a major improvement from my prior Palm. I also like the quickness of the computer. I like the notepad program, too, but I noticed it doesn't work with as much accuracy as it could.However, none of these positives outweighs the negatives and the high prices of these new Palms. I'm sure a lot of people will soon agree and make plans to jump to a better product.
We bought these a few months back, though I decided to write a review now. Ill start by saying, to the bad reviews about it not fitting correctly, some people just don't like this style of earbuds, and its perfectly alright to send them back.For those that like in-ear earbuds, these are absolutely the best as far as fit and noise isolation. It is like someone took the world's volume from 100% down to around 20%, its great for being able to hear music in a loud enviornment. Although, that is the greatest drawback as well, you shouldn't use them when hearing your surroundings is vital.About the sound, amazing for a pair of earbuds. It's like stepping into a concert when you put them in, minus the crowd and sensations of bass notes coming through the ground. The highs and mids are clear and the bass is smooth and tight, not muddy like most earbuds. Although the bass could be more, it is still amazing. Don't buy these expecting thumping and loud bass, because that isnt what they deliver. They deliver the clear and undistorted bass that makes sound truely good.Overall, amazing earbuds, the only set thats better is Shure's SE530, the next level up, which i beleive is truely the best pair on the consumer market, although i decided to go with these and save a few bucks. Either way you go, these SE420's, or SE530's, know that you are getting an excelent pair of earbuds.
Great price! Protects camera just fine. Only negative is a lack of a strap.
I like this unit very much. After my IRiver was stolen, I looked around for a replacement.The unit is easy to use and comes with everything. The software is a bit unwieldy though. At first I had a split screen to rip songs and see what is on the player itself, but that went away and I don't feel like reinstalling to bring it back. Then you have to go to Windows Media Player (I use 9) to transfer the music over to the device.I've gone to a another CD ripper and just drag the files over. Much faster and much easier.I'm a runner and the screen is bright and clear. I like being able to lock the controls as they tend to get pushed when I run if I don't lock them.The sound is really great with the ear buds and even better even using a cheap headset.I bought a wireless transmitter (GE) to use in my car but you have to really crank the volume up to get anything out if it. I think this may be more a function of the transmitter.Everything else about the unit is great. Samsung did a very nice job with this player and FM tuner.I am a very satisfied user.
I have tried to order this item twice, each time the vendoe cancels my order saying they won't deliver to my address. I order from Amazon all the time never had a problem with delivery before.
As another reviewer mentioned, the cap is absolutely nothing like the picture. Mine has Pentax on the push tabs, all unpainted. Regardless, it fits great on the lens; very snug and tight, doesn't feel like it'd pop off easy. I purchased this to go with my Pentax DA 40mm pancake lens and it's a great matchup. (FYI, the screw-on metal lens cap is classy, but go ahead and get yourself a real cover!)
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.
I Love my Mini Tripod and I take a lot of selftimer Photos with it!Thanks a Lot!C.A.
With the exception of the scissors, all tools are held extremely tight -- even upside down...Very convenient.I swapped the punch-down tool my leatherman -- good fit!
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.
I bought this as I use a keypad often and I have a laptop. The retractable cord is an excellent feature too!
This products just simply works well and efficiently for anyone who needs to complete basic printing, scanning, faxing and copying jobs. And for the price, you can't beat it!
IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME LOCATING ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR ZEN. THIS IS THE PLACE TO FIND IT. THEY WORK JUST ASWELL AS THE ACCESSORIES OFFERED ON THE CREATIVE LABS WEBSITE & THEY ARE LESS EXPENSIVE.
Printer is less than six months old. Eats an unbelievable amount of ink. Always getting paper feed errors. Must be on before turn computer on or can't print. Just got FATAL machine error 41 which means it will have to be returned to Brother for repair. What a total piece of junk. NEVER EVER BUY THIS PRINTER!!
My Microsoft Wheel 'ball' mouse was giving a bit of trouble so I decided it was time to change. After reading up on this product it seemed quite good, but I didn't take much interest(who is really interested in mice). I was in for a great surprise. From the moment I moved the mouse, I was quite amazed, the accuracy and speed over my previous mouse was a great improvement. I now browse my computer 2-3times faster. It also feels very nice in your hand(whether left or right handed). The wheel and buttons are fine, and the extra programmable buttons can be quite useful(though I don't use them). It's also quite nice to finally get rid of that mouse bad and not have to worry about any more cleaning. The only VERY small gripe, is the 'always on' red light. Few people should have a problem with that, some may like it. Overall this is an EXCELLENT product, especially for the price.
I bought this several years ago and use it daily. Works fine with LINUX (MythTV) and with Windows Media Center. I wouldn't use it as my preferred word processing input device, but for machines dedicated for use as home theater, this is a dependable controller. I would purchase this again.
The Tamron 18-200 lens is able to perform at a level exptected for this make and model of lens. The all plastic construction is firm, grip is good, well damped and light in weight. The lock button to prevent zoom creep is a nice feature but not really necessary. The hood is adequate.Pros: Light in weight. Fast auto-focus in daylight. A good consumer all-in-one lens that can do almost anything. Macro works well in bright light.Cons: Auto-focus hesitation in macro mode. At 200mm, satisfactory sharpness at f6.3, excellent sharpness at f 11 and beyond. Does not hold up against dust (keep it covered, in a case, or under a jacket when walking around. Dust gets into the internal barrel of the lens). Lens can get out of alignment if the lens gets banged around, and not made for abusive photographic conditions. Using the built in camera flash at 18mm (without the hood attached) will darken the lower portion of the picture.Tips: When you get the lens, immediately put on a 62mm UV filter to protect the front lens element. Finger prints not removed carefully can damage the coating. Get a case that will fit the camera with lens attached to minimize shock when walking or hiking. DO NOT switch lenses if you don't have to. This will minimize the dust that may enter the camera chamber. Use the lens hood.This is a good all in one lens for the non-professional. Good for family shots as well as "soccer moms" wanting to capture the action. Tamron has a good warranty and has good customer support. I'd suggest that after a year or so of use (or within warranty), have the lens checked by Tamron to realign and make necessary adjustments. I had the older Tamron for over 10 years with the film Canon and it has held up very well. It was sent to Tamron for alighment during the warranty period and worked better than new.This is an excellent lens for the Canon Digital Rebel. It compliments the camera by having a light weight all-in-one lens that will cover most photographers. If you are a serious or professional photographer (or own a Canon D20, D30, etc.) and if your budget allows, you might want to consider the Canon L lenses which has more exacting tolerances, seals against dust, and can handle the abuse.Tamron makes a good lens. Shop for the best price.
For the price these are great headphones. I use them for recording and listening to music. They are great for reference.A+++.
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 placed this 4GB memory card in my cell phone. I needed this memory card because I want to save some data on my phone. I enjoy taking pictures and creating playlists on my cell phone. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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!
I bought this card and two lexar firewire 800 compact flash card readers. First off, I was amazed to find out there isn't a Vista driver for this card. OK, I can deal. I downloaded the latest driver from Belkin on my wife's T50 which has XP. Rebooted the machine with the card and the lexar compact flash reader installed. Nothing happens. No drive letter magically appears. What a piece of trash. Shame on you Belkin. J. Hart. P.S. their service department doesn't apparently answer emails either.
Being a novice photographer, I wanted to upgrade to a quality digicam. (3+ megapixels). I owned an OLYMPUS entry level digicam for 4 years. Basically point and shoot. When this camera broke and OLYMPUS wanted over $... to fix it, ... I new it was time to move away from Olympus and tried several other brands. I decided on the SONY DSC-S75. It has adjustable functions that compare to SLR's (shutter speed, aperture settings,manual exposure, etc,) along with 6x digital zoom. "Memory Stick" media is considerably more expensive than "Smartmedia", but this was not a problem as I own a Sony VAIO computer and Digital camcorder which both use "Memory stick". This is a GREAT camera for anyone who wants to move up from "point and shoot" to a more advanced system.
These speakers were easy to set up, worked right out of the box, and the sound was very good for the price. Can't go wrong with these if you want decent sound for a modest price.
Was great while it lasted. The kids were able to use it on their own. The sound and picture quality were fine but after a year it stopped working. The screen kept going in and out and then finally out for good.
When I bought my Sony camera I automatically bought the same filter kits I had for my Cannon Video camera, so I have both the Neutral Density and Polarizing filters. I wish I wouldn't have wasted my money.First off I don't find that this filter does very much. Its not dark enough to make a huge difference, especially at the beach. There are only two filter types available for this camera and that is not surprising because the main thing you need to know is that this filter requires an adaptor that will cost you an additional $30-$40. The adaptor is a barrel shaped device that screws on over the lens, allowing it to extend fully. What this device doesn't do is follow the lens back in when you toggle the zoom switch. When the lens if fully extended, you get a normal picture. When the lens is retracted, even slightly, you get a round picture with a black square around it. You will then need to use a photo editing program to crop out the picture.As noted above, I also bought the polarizing filter. While it may knock a bit of glare off a metal surface, it is no where near as strong as the filter I bought for my canon for very little more, and costs much less when you factor in the cost of the adaptor.The bottom line here is that if you feel you need one of these filters, what you really need is another camera.
I bought this bag about the time I originally bought my 350D and it's more than satisfied me on two overseas trips and numerous domestic trips, camping trips, and of course family gatherings. I have yet to buy enough lenses to fill it, and even if I did have that much glass, it still has enough storage in the front compartments to pack a lunch and any other small personal items you might want for a daytrip.However, it should be noted that this is not the big camera bag for everybody. While the backpack form factor is great for lugging your gear, you cannot simply unzip the main compartment and look through your lenses while you are still carrying it. To protect your gear, you should unshoulder the backpack and lay it flat to gain access to the main compartment. I imagine for a lot of really busy photographers, this would be a deal breaker. In fact, I would even recommend to anyone who buys this bag that you always zip the main compartment zippers to one side or the other. Leaving them at the top middle is just asking for gravity to open your bag for you, resulting in the dstruction of all your lenses.Pros:-Huge-Comfortable-Durable-Low-profile compared to normal camera bagsCons:-Doesn't allow access-on-the-fly-Side pockets/straps useless for a standard sized Nalgene bottle-Any kind of zipper failure for the main compartment could be catastrophic(if I can find a way to revise my review now to 4-stars, I think that's probably more accurate, now that I think about it)
This thing is still shrieking me awake in the middle of the night 4 years after I bought it. It sounds off for every severe thunderstorm, flash flood and tornado warning in the surrounding counties. My 2-year-old ripped most of the antenna off, but it still picks up all of the local weather stations with no problem (and I'm in SW VA, not exactly a metro area). I LOVE this thing and am getting ready to pick up a couple more for family and one to keep in the car for use in hotels when my husband travels. Now for the only negative: It WILL go off all night long for warnings you don't particularly care about at 3 a.m. which means you might be tempted to turn it off. I did and forgot to turn it back on the next day when we, of course, received the first tornado to strike our county in the last 72 years. It don't work if it ain't on. Just sayin'.
Please do not buy this ink. My printer head is gone bad and i had to buy new a printer.
Very impressed with the video, Totally disappointed with the microphone. Am going to return it and try to locate a logitech.
Works well, as advertised. Very satisfied with Canon products in general.
I have a Belkin adapter which worked with my new Windows 7 computer, but it seemed slower than expected. A company recommended this Keyspan adapter, and when I got it, plugged it in and it worked. No hassle, no slow response.I have taken one star off the review for Amazon shipping.
Bought this from Office Max a year and a half ago.After my Windows ME crashed, I re-installed the softwarefor the printer. Now it is not recognized by my PC anymore.So, currently I have a glorified copier on my desk.I called the tech support several times, but since ayear has passed since I purchased this, they are not verysympathetic. I understand. I should have been suspiciouswhen Office Max had put this on sale.
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.
Excellent graphics and no complaints on my order, they also arrived early which is always great.
Occasionally useful filters for specialized situations. Be sure that each of the three fits your need or select a different kit. Tiffen makes good economy grade filters.
Pretty much a waste of money. Has to have special wireless dongle - not standard 802.11X. Realistic range 10-12 feet, not the 30 ft claimed. Won't work with the majority of USB devices I have tried. SAVE YOUR MONEY!
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.
Everybody who gave it a 1 star rating is dumb. this is the product rating, not the website.
does exactly what it says ... great case for my harddrive holds the firewire and the usb port wire ..
It is small and very well designed, as always with apple. Works perfect.
I noticed that some of the other reviews gave this product a low rating because of frustrations caused by ordering the unit during the holiday rush. If you ignore those complaints, the product seems to work very well.The picture is sharp and the colors are good. The image is viewable at a fairly wide angle.The manual is not that helpful, but the screen menus are logical and simple to use.I operated the unit from an SD memory card and had no trouble downloading the pictures into the card or getting the card to run on the unit. I did not use any of the on-line options so I have no opinion about them.Minor complaints include:1. Lack of on/off button2. The scolling buttons to operate the screen menus are not in the most logical or convenient location.3. The 8 inch description refers to the diagonal length of the screen and thus it is smaller than a normal 8x10 picture that you might think you are getting. (This way of measuring is standard will all the DPF manufacturers so everyone will be decieving you the same way.)4. The unit displays the pictures in the same order that they are stored on the memory card. There is no way to display them in random order. What I did was to sort the pictures in size order before downloading them to the memory card. This was not truly random, but it resulted in at least an unpredictable arrangement.Overall I would give this unit very high marks on what I consider the most important factors: quality of picture and ease of use.
This is the same as the ones sold directly by Bose and its distributors. The mounting bracket was really easy to install and I had my direct/reflecting cub speaker up in no time.
My wife and I recently purchased a new tv, surround sound system and an XBOX 360. Needless to say we were happy with our setup but not happy at all with having to use 5 different remotes to change input settings on the tv, etc, etc. I saw this remote in Best Buy and did some online research. Although it was pricey I went ahead and got it from Best Buy for 129.99 (gift cards are a wonderful excuse to buy a new toy). I have never paid this much money for a remote and my wife was not too keen on the idea, but I will say that after just one night of use I find it well worth the money. Setting up my remote intially was a bit difficult since my Norton antivirus and firewall were not letting the computer talk to the remote via usb. Deactivating both of those solved that problem. Once the two devices were talking the setup process is easy. The program walks you through step by step what to do. After you are done telling it what you have, model numbers, inputs, etc the remote is programmed and you are off and running. The remote does what it says it will do. I now have one remot to control all of my gear and I love it. The rest of my remotes were immediatey placed in a drawer. The remote is also user configurabel so you can tell it how long you want the backlighting to stay on, etc. If you have a 360 and other gear this is a great remote that will replace all of your other ones.
I was initially drawn to the My Book from Western Digital because of the size, price, and footprint. Unfortunately, I hadn't researched enough reviews from previous owners.After bringing the drive home, I plugged it into the computer and it loaded right up. I downloaded 6 or 7 gigs of important documents onto it, and went to bed. The next day it turned on once more, and then never again. After numerous e-mails to their tech department, I have yet to get a response.If the previous reviewer is right, (and I'm afraid he is), I'll be lucky to get a replacement, and have no chance of getting my data back. With what I've lost, it is the most expensive piece of computer equipment I've ever bought.
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.
Suggested tip was the wrong physical size to work.
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.
This DVD recorder works great. However, my uncle's recorder broke right after the 1 year warranty end. We think it's because he uses it everyday for business. He burned over $100 DVDs. ... Expensive when he first got it ..., now it's very affordable ... If you are planing to get a DVD player save your money and get the Philips' DVD recorder. I don't know about the new models, but I am very happy with this one. I think they are discontinuing this model. ... After that, I don't think you will find one. ... You never know, it might last a long time.
Amazon.com has now sent me two of these batteries, and both are defective. The first battery would jump from a nearly full charge to a 1% charge, causing my laptop to shutdown in the middle of presentations, etc. This second battery, even fully charged, stops delivering current altogether, causing my laptop to abruptly shut off completely.My a20p has been a reliable work companion for four years, until I purchased one of these batteries. It is now for the first time wholly unreliable. I am returning these batteries, and will purchase an OEM model from IBM.
I purchased this TV along with a HD-DVD player in May 2007 and I thought it was a pretty good TV after doing extensive research and looking at the picture quality.The worst case scenaio just happened this weekend during the football game- the LCD panel went bad a little more than 3 months outside of the warranty. After talking to Toshiba, I had an authorized tech out to check it. He voltmetered one connector on the main panel and said the board on the LCD is bad but they don't make that part so you have to replace the whole panel. The panel is not cost effective to replace since a brand new set will cost just as much. Toshiba would not offer any financial assistance whatsoever after speaking to a supervisor. They said the set is too old.Bottom line- if you are going to buy this TV get an extended warranty. A TV this expensive should last more than 16 months. The TV and the defunct HD-DVD player were a total bust. AVOID TOSHIBA!
This is my first non-Wal-Mart cheapo and I am more impressed with this than I am with any other portable CD player in my life. It may be because I am new to the music, but I think this is absolutely remarkable. It never skips, has more functions than a computer, and can play CD's with a hundred song plus long playlist. This is absolutely remarkable. It is within a decent price, and has everything I need at this point. I am sure though, that as my music interests expand I will need something better, but this is for now my favorite new toy. There is one problem though, and that is the earbuds. They sound really good but they are very uncomfortable.
This is a good protection for the blackberry, though there is no way to release it from the phone. You nearly have to break it off to remove it. I dropped it once and a big chip of paint flew off the front. It did its job though, and protected the phone.
This was the easiest setup I ever went through for video conversion. I bought this product after reading a review on cnet comparing this product and Dazzle products. I made the choice for Creative Labs for the VCD recording option. With this product you can record in MPEG1, MPEG2, and VCD however you cannot output this back onto a VCR(which is the only draw back). To set this up I just plugged it into my USB port, loaded the drivers from the disk, hooked it up to my VCR and hit play, the output appeared on my computer screen and I hit record(it was that simple). Creative Labs also packed Ulead Video software with the Movie Maker so now I can edit anything that I record. My computer is pretty beefy with an 800mhz Thunderbird, 100gigs of dik(which I bought just for this), and 768megs of RAM, however I have used it on a PII400 just fine too. My father bought the ATI Radeon All in Wonder 64meg video card to rip over media and has had trouble with it, I loaned him my Creative Labs Movie Maker and did not see it again for over a month. He is now wishing that he would have bought this product instead due to the ease at which he was able to convert movies. This product rips movies on the fly so when the movie is done so is the recording. I think that I will have to buy one for my dad so that he stops taking mine. If you are looking for an easy to use product and not worried about putting it back onto tape then this is a MUST BUY!!!
I own this camera. Nowhere does Sony tell you that this camera will only function reliably with sony discs. The manual only tells you it has to be an 8cm disc. When you turn the camera on (after you buy it) it will show "sony disc reccomended" on the screen, not required. After losing discs to access error messages (this included my daughters sweet 16 party,an overseas trip and finally a vacation in the mountains) I sent it in to sony. Sony sent it back stating nothing was wrong, but that sony discs had to be used to guarantee it will work (stated nowhere on the box or manual). The sony discs are hard to find and more expensive than any other brand. Sony forces you to buy their discs after you've bought the camera otherwise why not clearly state Sony Discs Mandatory on the box or handbook prior to purchase. They are ripping their customers off!
these cables have a poor pictures but they are very sturdy compared to other component cables I have used and are much cheaper then them too.
Need to replace a damages speaker plug? This worked great for me. Easy to assemble and cable strain relief is excellent.
I have a Garmin iQue 3600 GPS with a Garmin friction mount. After the mount stopped working (it didn't charge the GPS anymore), I bought the Arkon CM910 for replacement. The CM910 doesn't have a charge but I have a travel charge that works well with it.The first one I received from Amazon has broken parts, and Amazon sent me a replacement quickly. The second one has been working well. It is easy to mount and umount and to adjust the head direction. Compared with the Garmin friction mount, there is a trade-off. The CM910 mounts firmly on the windshield, while the Garmin mount is on the dash and may move (or even fly though very occasionally) on hard braking. But on the CM910 the iQue 3600 may shake visibly because of the length of the CM910's arm. The Garmin mount has a short arm and the iQue 3600 stays firmly (if the mount itself is not moving). The effect of the shaking is that it is now hard to look at the GPS frequently. Usually I don't, but on a snowy day I used to keep checking the GPS for the route direction ahead.
This player is a good product, but if I could do it over again, I would buy the Zen Nano PLUS. The regular Nano doesn't come with the FM tuner or arm band. If you want to buy an arm band it costs another $20. For this extra $20 I could have bought the Nano Plus with the arm band and a FM tuner. I've only had the player for a short time and I had an issue when downloading songs to it. Apparently you have to put your songs into folders then move them into the player, not a big deal and the customer support was very quick in getting me an answer to this issue. I'm rating this item as a 2 because of the cost between it and the PLUS. I would recommend the player, but get the PLUS (which I would rate at a 4). Works great for my workouts, if only I had an arm band. Get the PLUS, have I said that enough.
Don't be fooled by the 2,700 mAh. These batteries have a very short life per charge cycle and lots of memory effect even when refreshed and recharged with a La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger. Batteries fail completely after a very low number of recharges. Go for the Sanyo eneloop 8 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries. You'll be glad you did.
However, I forgot about all of those pockets. The material is doubled. But, it is going to be quite an asset on my trip to South America this winter. Not waterproof. I am small at 5' 1&#34; and weigh in at 125. I found this medium size to be a bit roomy in kind of a funky way. It is going to be exactly what I need for carrying camera gear and passport, etc. on my trips.
We opened this and went to use it and it would not work. We called Brother to troubleshoot and they said it was the Daisywheel and we needed to buy a new wheel and that it was not a part covered under the warranty even though the machine was brand new and this was first time use. I will be returning this and not buying anohter Brother product if this is the kind of support they offer on thier products. Horrible customer service when we called in the problem.
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...
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.
It's hard to believe that something so cheap could work so perfectly, but it is true---not only does this work great, it isn't bad looking and takes up minimal space (unlike others)---I am just so grateful to have TV reception back!
I have had this little beauty (in pink) for about 2 months now and I love it. I am a casual music lover so the 4gb drive is more then enough for me. I love how easy it is to use and the sound is wonderful. I would recommend that you invest in the in ear head phones because the ones that come with the player really become uncomfortable with long wear. The only reason this is given 4 starts rather then five is because I think it is a little pricey if one takes in the fact that you can get 11 more gb for only 50 more dollars. So it isn't really a great value for the money. But if that doesn't bother you and you want a stylish, awesome player, go for the ipod mini. You won't be dissappointed. Nothing else out there currently can touch it in cool factor.
This is a great unit, exellent sound. Ultimate ease ofrecording, radio, LP's (AUX input)and CDs to MD. can even dupe 3 CDsto 3 MDs with a single button Its got Optical digital in and out, can record digitally from Direct TV audio channels. No cassete recorder but has a separate cassette play and record jacks.
So of course, it's made by Apple. It has to be good. And it is. Everything works like a dream and I haven't had a single problem with it! I did have a disappointment though. It was small. Not to worry. There is advertised a 40 GB hard drive. However, when I recieved it there was only about 25 GB of free space. Apparently the programs on this machine take up a lot of space, I'm not quite sure, but the amount of free space, I think, is what should be advertised, not the total.This isn't a problem for me because this is my writing machine. I don't use it for much else. The occasional song on Garageband maybe, or listening to iTunes. But a great product. And with the 100 dollar rebate (which I've yet to recieve and it's been over a month) makes this a great buy!In fact, I think I enjoy this computer so much it's sinful.
Before this I have provide negative review for the seller because I didn't get my ear buds till about 1.5 months but than seller told me that they already sent me and I didn'y get it so they sent me a new pair of ear buds.I am very happy with the product. It fits well in my ear and sound system is also good not very loud but not very low as it provide the sound ur ear can bear that's enough. I use it mostly every day and I am really very happy
We love our Primera label printer and we love even more that we can buy our ink on amazon and have it ship pretty much next day for free. Ink lasts a very long time.
This was very nice to have for our 52" Samsung, Samsung Blu-Ray, Dish DVR and Bose surround sound. Lots, and lots, and lots of cords to plug into this Belkin and they all fit and it's working perfectly. It is especially comforting to know these items are now surge protected. That's all I need is to blow out over $6000 worth of equpiment. Would definitely recommend this and the price was right.
Blurry on the edges, heavy once connected to a 50mm, realy a cheap fish eye alternative that will deliver just that, mediocre results
It's easy to setup. Quiet and compatible with Windows 7. Windows 7 recognized both the enclosure and my DVD burner from my old dell computer and automatically installed the proper drivers. No problems burning cd or dvds with this enclosure. Great solid product. Would by another one.
What's to say? It's a surge protector. We plugged it in & it works. The reason we purchased this particular one was the cord length. It makes it easy to put your devices where you need them instead of being right at an outlet.
This is good for the price. The iPod shakes a little in the cradle, but it's okay. The travel case is very compact and fit my iPod mini in it as well. The soud is fine and gets loud enough to be very usefull. You get what you pay for here.
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!
Ordered this to replace my little shoulder bag and it works perfectly. Room for 2 camera bodies, 1@70-300mm zoom; 2@18-55 mm kit lenses (my two camera bodies are of two different brands, so the reason for two similar lenses there); a 50 mm 1.8 and a small section for a box of bits and pieces (cable, telescope adapter, bubble level, ipad adapters, etc.). On the outside pouches I have room for camera manuals, sd cards, extra batteries, battery chargers, lens cleaning items and still have room for other things.Ultimately, perfect bag for me. Saw this at a local big box electronics retail outlet...at twice the cost!
I asked for this for christmas, I was extremely happy with it, before I took any pictures. It is really nice to look at, but when you want to take a picture, it is dark. If you use the flash even remotely close to someone then they get like washed out to a white color, they flash blinds my friends, it sounds like an old camera flash and kind of goes POOF and pops when you use it. It scared my dog, the flash sent her into a corner scared. When you are trying to take a picture you cant use the LCd unless you are in bright sunlight outside, which then dont even come out great, the LCD is almost always black, i made sure it was on, and i played around with all the settings, it doesnt come with good instrutions. Very higly dissapointed, i do not reccommended this
This scanner works well and does multiple pages. Gave some trouble with install, but may have been existing software compatability. Works great!
Very well made. Very good magnification, very compact. Cost surprisingly low.If you need something for less then optimum light conditions then you need bigger lens.I have 7X50, for example. In low light it makes a lot of difference, in day light - almost none.
After using an optical mouse, you never want to go back and use a standard ball mouse again. I have never had a ball mouse which didn't get goop and dirt on the rollers inside, causing it to skip and be a pain in the ... wrist to use. Even after cleaning the rollers, a ball mouse seems to never work correctly again.I had owned a basic MS optical mouse for about a year when I got this mouse for free from a person who worked at Microsoft. He sold me a refurbished Harman Kardon Signature 2.0 preamp (great preamp), and threw the MS Intellimouse in as a freebie. (Thanks, Dude!) Being perfectly happy with the Microsoft basic optical mouse, it took me a few months to unpack the Intellimouse and try it. I'm really glad I did.The reason I'm so happy with the Intellimouse is that it has two extra buttons on the sides which are used as the forward and back buttons on MS Internet Explorer. Much of my work is doing legal research on the Net. Those two little buttons are really nice to have for quick navigation. Once I got used to them, I started to hate to use a regular two button/wheel mouse.While the ergonomics are not quite as good as my original (and now ancient) two button Microsoft mouse which was asymetrically shaped so as to fit the palm of your hand, it has good weight (not too light and not too heavy), is easy to pick up so you can reposition it without moving the cursor, never skips, and the buttons have never gotten sticky. If you are looking for a good basic, functional mouse, this one doesn't disappoint.
I got this for Christmas because I saw it was on sale for $50.00. I was blown away by the quality of this keyboard. There is no lag like I have seen with other cordless mice. The keyboard is also great. There are a lot of possibilities with all of the buttons on the keyboard that I have still not explored. I think it would be hard to beat the quality and price of this combo. This is one of the few products I have bought in the last year that I would give 5 stars.
I bought the Slim-X last year and with the exception of the so-called 11 hr. battery life have enjoyed it. I have not contacted the company about this problem, but at full charge I get tops 4 hrs worth of CD player life. That can get pretty aggrevating when you consider that it takes about 12-hours to charge, and there is no separate charger to purchase. Of course, there is the option of the external battery pod, which just makes the entire compact deal a little less compact.Outside of that it bangs out mp3 cds with no problem, and with the right set of headphones (I bought the Koss Sportapro collapsible) and your favorite music you can't go wrong.
keeps me from pulling my computer from its space to hook up another monitor. works great . thats all folks
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.
I am returning this item. Users cannot hear me over the consistent hum. I tried varying the mic level and the speaker level in case noise was caused by some sort of feedback. Tried moving to a quieter room, even turning the mic volume completely off. The noise level was still almost halfway up on the input volume indicator! I'm an IT professional and it is obvious to me that this unit is defective.
I have 5 grandsons and take lots of pictures. It is good to have rechargeable batteries to keep me unplugged
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.
These are a great item. We have really enjoyed them to talk back and forth on our ATV
When I received my order the velcro strip for the Visor was missing. I have tried to get it through Amazon and through Targus and I have still not gotten even a response. The case is of no use to me without it. I will have to find my own solution. I dont think I will buy another Targus product.
Our first linksys lasted 8 years, this has been in our house for a month and we give up, it is worthless. On the phone with Linksys support for 2 hours not much help and difficult to understand. The one button set up is a joke. Like other reviewers, this router crashed constantly, we restart the thing 7-10 times per day. Junk!
The microphone overall works well. You don't have to know anything about anything to install. The clarity is just great. The fact I don't like wearing headsets while gaming makes it really convenient for me. Not really anything to complain about.....5 stars.Uh very unlucky situation :The first I noticed when I opened this, even with the label saying something like "Great Packaging from Amazon"...something like that, the Microphone was crack and broken at the bottom. This obviously just one of those unlucky situations and I didn't return it for some reason. Even with that, I just put rubber bands at the bottom. Still satisfied but wished I gave extra effort to get a replaced one.
Hello,I have been using this GPS almost every day for almost a year now, and am an expert on this thing. It's good for the price of $125 I paid, but would not go much more over that. The worse thing is that it tells you to turn in 100 yards, when it is actually 100 feet, It is off by a factor of 3-8 in calculating turn by turn directions. Othewise it is very easy to use, the screen is the perfect size for a large truck or SUV. Usually tracks 9-11 satellites due to the SirF III chipset. It is a good bargain , get it for the right price though. Many good options. Voices are British for the English spoken voices though. Maybe Austrailian? I am happy with this so far, Esy to load pictures and MP3's on the storage card as well, No other complaints.
I bought one of these because I had a strange popping sound coming for my speakers every time somebody turned a light switch on or off in my house. I was told it was due to dirty power, so when I saw this thing I bought it right away. It doesn't do anything to solve my problem. The speakers are still popping, and when I measured the voltage through this device, it wasn't any more stable than without it. As far as I can tell, it did absolutely nothing. Its a pretty expensive power strip if the features don't work. I'm returning it today.That being said, it seems to be relatively well built.
I have an iMac (2.33 GHz, 24" Aluminum, Mac OS X Leopard) and a 160 GB iPod Classic. When the iPod is plugged into the Linksys hub, iTunes reports that the iPod is connected to a low-power, low-speed USB 1.1 hub. Very disappointing. This hub's going back to Amazon.
Handle pulls up easily, lots of space inside, not too heavy if you want to wear it
After reading all the wonderful reviews of this product it seemed to be perfect to store and use for my small home network instead of the other three computers getting data from my main computer. I had hoped it would be as easy and as lighting fast as I had read. It was not, not even close. Tech support is poor; performance of this product is extremely poor. It would take my other computers about 20-25 seconds to access the main database I use, now with this Netdisk it is at least 58 second or more. Even accessing the data the performance is sluggish and in no way worth the money spent. Tech support said I had an old driver. I installed the new driver with no change. Do not invest any money in this product if speed is what you want.
Out of the box, these earphones are superior any of my other head/earphones. I have Bose QC II that are excellent, and the E500's are better. Since my QC II's were excellent, I tried the Bose In Ear headphones, and while they were good, the E500's are far superior. The rubber inserts worked best for me, an I used two different sizes to achieve an optimum fit. The E500's are the earphones where I can say: Wow, these are truly spectacular.
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 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.
The product cannot be setup following the steps shown in the setup CD. I do find it very frustrating as i am not located in US and even calling up the toll-free technical support is not an option for me. Still struggling to get the router setup!!!
Energizer's are usually decent batteries.
The memory button rubber cover fell off when I took it out the box and it took a couple of minutes to come alive. Sold it to a friend and got a Kenko. Looked really nice too.
This was a gift for a family member who is a serious mountain bike rider. He rides his bike 25 to 50 miles per day in very rough terrian. He loves it and I am sure that anyone who reads this and purchases a like or the same item will be more than pleased with its performance. Makes me almost wanting to become a serious bike rider myself. I purchased this item from Amazon and I am 100% satisfied with the cost the quality and the fast shipping that I experienced.
LCD/Plasma Mount does not fit the Philips 42" Plasma HDTV. Simply put the vertical mounting bracket holes are 2" too short from the TV mounting spots. Additionally, the tv wall mount/bracket is too short left to right to reach the two vertical brackets. Deceiving add by seller saying this mount fits LCD's and Plasmas up to 60" plus, when a 42" is too big.I ended up using a Dremil and a little creativity to drill and modify the mount. Afterwards all turned out "Ok" at best.Goodluck!
I haven't had any complaints with this battery. It thankfully worked exactly how I hoped. It would have been nice if it came with the charger, but I purchased it separately.
I'AM HEARING SOUNDS ON MY CD'S I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE -- I LOVE THIS PRODUCT
I invested quite a bit in storage boxes like these, some with fancy wood paneling and pull-out drawers. But they all had the same fatal flaw--slots. The pictured Atlantic storage box holds 45 CDs, as many as I've frequently collected in two months. Even if you decide to use such a box for holding the CDs of, say, just one artist--Frank Sinatra--they're equally problematic. I would need three of these to hold my Sinatra CD collection. Moreover, if I don't alphabetize or organize them in some way--chronologically, for example--I still won't be able to go instantly to the CD I'm looking for. And here's where the problem lies: every time you add a new CD to box, you have to refile the entire collection because of those darn slots. Moreover, due to the slight warpage of jewel cases over time, they can be a real nuisance to re-fit to those very same slots.Forget about trying to saw the slots out of the plastic. I tried that. All of my slotted storage devices have gone into the garbage. Even plain shoeboxes are an infinitely better bet.
I ordered this extra memory to help speed up an older desktop. The memory came in only 3 days and about 5 days earlier than was published on the order! It was very easy to install and works as expected.
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.
This tool is very easy to use. I am a very beginner to telescopes and wanted to make sure everything was adjusted properly. This makes that task a breeze. Didn't take long and i had both mirrors in proper collimation.
only lasted passed the return window. My original cord last for 3.5 years. This replacement lasted only 4 months. Not happy, hope others had better luck!
Got a great 22x optical zoom.Its a good basic camcorder and easy to use. Tough I find using of digital special effect a bit difficult. It has a good battery life as long as you dont touch that zoom. Had good playback , comes with charger and AV cables.
I'm a Mom of teens ages 14 and 15 and I cringed every time I saw earbuds shoved in my kid's ears and could hear the sound from 6 feet away. I'd listened to a report on NPR, "Kids' Use of Earbuds Worries Hearing Experts" a few years ago and thought headphones might be safer than earbuds if used correctly*.As usual for anything tec, I started my information search on CNET. The Koss PortaPro headphones were the only top-rated headphones under $100. Amazon was next and after scanning the reviews on Amazon, I ordered one for our son.TheKoss PortaPro Headphones with Caseare a HUGE hit! He loves the sound quality and has found a new preferred method to watch a movie - on his 17" screen laptop. I can sit next to him and not hear the sound "leaking" and he tells me that for the most part, ambient sounds in the room, even the TV (12 feet away) don't interfere with his listening, even though the headphones are not promoted as having a "noise cancellation" feature.I've been doing spot-checks of the volume my son is listening at, and find that unlike his old earbuds, he isn't finding the need to crank up the volume with the Koss PortaPro headphones.My son finds the headphones a snap to position, comfortable (have not pulled his hair) and loves the snap-together storage and bag for when he's heading out with his gear. He has no complaints and lots of compliments - best holiday gift he received this year according to him.Mom -- well I love the sound too! I've always been partial to the bass being a little on the heavy side, so the sound is perfect for me. The sound is wonderful; I now prefer listening to music through the headphones over our room speakers (that I now know need replacing too)!*Safe headphone use for kids, teens and adults: Just Google "The 101 on Ear Bud and Headphone Usage" for great advice from parentalguide.org
this is a great inexpensive printer that does very well. easy to use and prints vividly and clearly. It is not the fastest printer but for home use it is geat!
Very comfortable, sound is good. Sound isolation is good, but not excellent. At first, I had trouble getting it to fit in my ear, but I looked up how to do it right. (Hold up ears with opposite hands and insert, then release). Now it fits very well.
This little gem was the poor product of a great idea - something small that will hang around the neck - perfect for the gym. It doesn't require some constrictive band on the arm, and it does not require a long wire from the waist that can catch on things. But it was designed and constructed poorly. It locks up often and, as with mine now, it is just impossible to access. I say it's a pity, because when it worked it was great. Battery life was poor, but I prefer that to having to put in new AA batteries all the time. I wish that Samsung had improved this product instead of abandoning it for iPod knock-offs.
This item was, for me, a waste of money. I bought it, along with some earphones, so I could listen to TV witt volume turned higher after my husband goes to bed,(I'm loosing my hearing & he's a very light sleeper). The connector to the earphone isn't tight enough , so the audio keeps breaking up. I have to hold it (just exactly right, mind you) in position to use it at all - so I don't!
Bought it since my daughter needed to set a tv in a rather crowded, space-constrained table. This was ideal since the price was right. Have had it for 2 weeks, works great. However, the picture tends to be on the dark side (btw, i know to make all the adjustments needed etc). Also, 3-4 cable channels had to be manually "fine" tuned for better picture. A truly good buy for the $. Let us hope this thing lasts for a while.
I've been looking at GPS systems for some time now and that it met my needs for the price. Needless to say, I have been more than pleased. This thing does all it is advertized to do and without a lot of hassel. It goes without saying that since this was my first GPS purchase, I was a little hesitant about my purchase, but when it arrived the packaging was impressive, as was the instruction material. It was straight forward and easy to understand. I also appreciated the 2 disks that came with the GPS and also contained the instructions on how this thing would work. A it turned out, I really needed the extra help. My first and only real problem came not in working with the unit but trying to put the holder onto the unit. It seems that the hold is "REAllY" hard to snap onto the unit. As a result, I ended up calling tect support and they were extremely helpful in helping me get the holder attacted to the unit. It also seems that I was not the only person who had this problem so expect it. The only other problem I had was with the extension device that attached to the holder and would extend it beyond its' normal reach making it easier for you to reach. Mine came with a striped out thread. When I called the tech support people again, they said that they would send me out a new piece but I have not received it as yet -- and it's been over a month. So, I'll give them a call again later. All in all, the unit is great! The voice directions are loud enough to be heard over the noise of the road and the instructions are timely and clear. The directions also come well in advance of your turns which is indeed helpful. However, like someone commented -- it would be great if the unit could tell you on what side of the street the destination was located. This would be helpful when your desitation is in a busy section of town and traffic is all around you. In a situation like this you don't want to be on the wrong side of the road and need to make a quick cross over in front of someone. One final thing, I also like the dark and light feature that allows you to turn down the brigthness of the unit at night -- really nice on a long drive. All in all, well worth the money and especialy with the rebate offered by McNally when I purchased my unit.
After 2 months of research I finally bought this monopod and what a great buy it was. The day it arrived I had a photoshoot at a dance show (with very narrow walkways between the chairs as I had 6 different shooting positions) and it was a breeze shooting with my 50D and a 70-200 lens (about 4kgs)!!! :DThe feet are sturdy and the fact that they stow away so easily is great! They could have rubber shoes though!
I have a two yr old computer with only the slow 1.x usb ports and firewire ports. I've just recently bought a Nikon D70 DSLR camera with some sandisk ultra II CF cards. My solution was to either buy this reader, or get a USB 2.0 PCI card and a new USB 2.0 reader. My USB port CF reader, the thumbnail images would take forever to load. With this new fireport reader, my images would appear on the screen right away, as if they were loading from my hard drive. I highly recommend this reader, if you don't want to get a USB 2.0 card and reader!
This little device is a great invention from HP. I had problems installing the unit and was on the telephone with HP Tech support (India) for 1.75 hours, I spent very little time on hold.The largest draw back to the unit is my computer acts like the DC4000 is not there from time to time and required me to reboot the computer in order to use this nifty device.
Although there are a few small minor issues with this lens, for the most part it is well worth the money, the IS works remarkably well and I have taken some extremely sharp photos with it and my Rebel XTi. The 70-300 range is versitle and I have even taken very clear shots of the moon, wildlife and far away scenery. The negatives have to do mostly with its construction: The fully extended lens is very long, especially with the hood. Oh yeah, the hood was an extra $30+ :( ; The barrel wobbles a bit and sometimes it can't autofocus at 300mm. The barrel also rotates when focussing which makes it difficult to use a circular polarizing filter. In spite of these flaws I would recommend the lens as a really good consumer grade product. I use this lens with a Canon close-up lens sometimes to get awsome macro shots. I have a 1.4X teleconverter on the way that will extend its range to 420mm (672mm on the XTi). I will update this review after trying the teleconverter.
Great Paper I use it now all the time. I am a part time photographer, and love this paper. Will use it exclusively..Rod
Don't buy it, if doesn't have a 2,3 mhz processor or an Intel dual core, don't bother... Also needs a better graphics card, the nvidia geforce 6150 Go can't work with windows vista, also the hardrive must have a 7200 RPM to work properly. Don't buy it.
I purchased the Koss QZ-5 Headphones.THESE ARE NOT ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES!!!I was duped. I believed these were active noise cancelling headphones, but they reduce noise by adding a ton of padding. These headphones are HUGE. The picture displayed is very decieving, only showing you the profile of the headphones. If you wear it and look in a mirror, you will look like a geeky mickey mouse. They stick out of the sides of your head making you look like a weirdo.In addition to that, the sound quality is extremely poor. At the moment I am listening to the Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack, and any bass makes the headphones crackle. Bass performance is absolutely poor. Do not get these headphones, they are a waste of money. Do not get these headphones!
I bought this unit because I had an other "Brother" before. What a mistake.I had it for over a year, very light use (a few copies, a few faxes). The machine uses a lot of ink. It performs self-cleaning every day. You run out of ink in a few months even if you are not using it. With no ink you cannot send or receive faxes (even you are out of yellow and the fax report is printed black). Now I cannot send faxes at all, I am getting some "com" error. Its memory is full all the time (99%) and sometimes prevents you sending faxes.Do not waste your money, go other place.
This really has changed the way I watch TV. No longer do I have to sit through commercials. After having Tivo for only a short time I find it very difficult to watch a live program. I love being able to fast forward through the commercials.The '40-hour' is a bit misleading. As one of the other reviewers pointed out '40-hour' means on basic quality.
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.
I purchased this antenna plus 2 more expensive ones from Home Depot. This antenna picked up more channels (including Fox) that the models from home depot couldn't.Best antenna you can buy for the price!
I was fully converted to my Koss UR-15C stereophones that I had for almost 8 years before they broke (I yanked the jack out too hard and the sound moved to one ear). I was too, like a lot of reviewers, sad to see that Koss doesn't make the UR-15s anymore. The UR-18s are essentially the same headphones but they are collapsible (makes live easy). You can't lose with Koss' Lifetime Guarantee, and the sound is incredible. I can work on my laptop with my two kids playing in the same room and not hear a thing with music playing on my headphones. If you want great headphones for under $20, these will blow your mind.
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.
the headphones are average. the "subwoofer" component isn't very functional, it just produces a loud thumping that sounds segregated from the other sounds. these headphones are overrated.
I have backed up all of my pictures on this hard drive and it's a good thing I have them on disk also, because it died after about a year and a half! I'm very disappointed that THIS is supposed to be my backup in case something happened to my computer and it died! Not to mention that I spent $160.00 on this worthless piece of junk!
I have bought the cheaper cartridges from various makers and found the ink in them to be very inferior compared to Canon ink. The cheaper cartridges seem to run out of ink faster and I mainly buy the black or letters with the cheaper cartridges.
This transmitter is great but you have to increase the range of the signal to be of any use. Peal back the label on the back, insert a small jeweler type flat head screw driver and turn it all the way up, (right I believe).I got this for a family member that is hard of hearing and now I can listen to the TV at a conformable level.
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
My son really liked the soccer ball frame. He got it for Xmas to put his team photo in. It looks great!
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.
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.
I bought this camera 3 months ago and have used it a few times. Last week all of a sudden the pictures look out of focus and over-exposed. I haven't changed anything or done anything. I have no idea what's wrong with the camera, but given the price I'm pretty annoyed and Amazon.com will not refund my money because it has been over 30 days.
Excellent cartridge. Have an old printer. I am glad that Amazon helped me locate this cartridge for my computer. Amazon comes through again!!
As previously stated they are heavy and should do a good job. Setup is a few minute job. They look good and match the speakers perfected. Overall very happy.
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.
At 1st look this device looks well made. The mp3 player fits perfectly and the flexible arm adjusts easily.However, the sound that comes out of it is unfit for human consumption! It doesn't matter which frequency I choose, it sounds like a 10 cent radio. I tried it in my other car with a better sound system and it sounded even worse.It is going back as soon as I can get it in the mail!!
im glad i purchased this product its sounds great ive enjoy it very much i was very impressed with a teac recevier that my nephew has that sounded greater and hit harder then any recevier i had ever heard the reson i gave this recevier 4 stars instead of 5 is because their is one thing i would change about this recevier is a bass boost button id put a bass boost button on it to inhanse the bass sound other wise its great recevier and a great buy well worth the money
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.
Pros:1. Sleek and sexy...no wires other than power cord.2. Glass around the monitor makes it looks sexy.3. Portable...just like a laptop.4. Wide screen and fast.Cons:1. mmmmmmmm...can't think of any.Luvvvvvvvv it.
I've had this for 8 months or so and I like it. But the bike mount has a major flaw. The battery cover has a very loose fit with the main unit. It got so bad that it managed to turn off the GPS on a ride over a fairly smooth road.Here's the fix. Two pieces of electrical tape. I wrapped one piece around the bottom of the battery case and one around the top (this required scissors to trim the tape). I don't know how this affects the waterproofing, but the battery case grips the GPS like a limpit and everything works 100% better now.
i bought this thinking that i'd have a piece of mind with my files, photos, music and my digital life in general, however, it failed miserably. after just two weeks of normal use, it was plagued with bad sectors. it was so bad that i can't even copy any of my files back to another harddrive... you know the feeling when you dropped your keys into a sewer or bed-ridden because you caught the flu? well... needless to say, this is the worst insurance i've ever purchased.please please please do not spend your hard earned dollars with this product. thank you.
The LCD Wall Mount works great and is very easy to install. We did have to buy washers for the screws to help tighten the mounting. Other than that, it's a great product.
I wanted a compact power strip that would fit into an electronics organizer i had purchased. This fit the bill. Works perfectly.
I have owned my Rebel for less than a year (since October 2003) and it has given me nothing but headaches. The shutter failed within 6 months (which I had to send out for repair) and now the autofocus has failed as well. I use this camera for shooting weddings and I hate it. The low light focus stinks and anything higher than 400 ISO is noisier than sin. Never again will I buy another Canon camera. Once this thing is fixed, it goes up for autcion on EBay. Buyer beware!
I have no complaints or suggestions for these head phones. The sound quality for these is by far the best I have heard in a pair of head phones. They cancel out alot of outside noise, they have a very good treble, and they also pull out the bass that is forgotten about in alot of others. I would defiantly reccomend this over all others.
I have two desktops which I wanted to connect to broadband modem via cat5 cable plus we intend to purchase a laptop around Christmas and we want to connect it via wireless. We also wanted to network.There is no paper documentation but there's supposed to be a user's manual on the CD. I didn't need it so I haven't checked. Setup was very simple, just insert the CD and follow prompts.Both desktops accessed internet immediately and speed seems the same as before. However, after running the Windows XP Home network setup wizard, neither pc could see the other on the network.After some experimentation and searching the net for a solution, it turned out that I only needed to do two things......disable Norton 360 firewall and manually configure the router. That is, manually assign the ip addresses for both pc's.I can't comment on the wireless capabilities yet but, having used Linksys products almost exclusively, I don't expect to have any problems. Good stuff.
I recently bought the 40GB iPod Photo. Prior to that I have owned both a 20GB 3G iPod and a 40GB 4G iPod (I use it with a windows XP laptop). I must say that for iPod owners the iPod photo is is very nice upgrade, altough it introduces a $100 premium over similar capacity regular iPods. The $100 can be somehow easily explained by the hi-res color screen and the Picture browsing and display capabilities but for some people might not be worth the premium. I guess it depends on your particular usage models.Nice attributes of the iPod Photo:* The hi-res color screen displays song names and the other regular IPod info (battery left, the progression bar, etc.) in a very pleasant a simple, elegant way. The text is easier to read and is definitively far more readable in backlit mode than the regular iPod in backlit.* The color screen also shows a small window with the artwork of the album which is playing in a given moment.* The battery lasts 15 hours and it is really a killer feature for people that take long flights regularly (like yours truly).* The picture browsing mode is nice and intuitive. Even if you don't own the extra software mentioned in other reviews, you can synch your Windows folders straight from your windows folders in to the iPod.* The picture browsing mode is nice and the iPod interface is pretty intuitive. The screen is a bit small, but again, if you travel a lot, it allows you to look at your loved ones' pictures easily while listening to your music (I don't know why one reviewer said that this was not possible, since its not only possible but also very easy to do).* The cables to browse on TV are very nice and enable you to do your own slideshows with music for your family or friends. A RCA cable is included. It can get signal out of the headphone jack and provides Video and stereo feed into your TV set. It also has an S-Video output on the cradle. Cool!.Cons:* The screen resolution, despite being a big improvement vs the B&W; screen is below the resolution available on most cameras. For the premium a higher resultion display should be added.* Thickness, the iPod Phote is a bit thicker than the regular iPod. This can be an issue for some cases and some docking stations (e.g. JBL onstage speakers).* Battery charge. Maybe not a big issue if you came from a 3G iPod, but certanly much slower to charge than the regular 4G iPod (5 hrs vs 2 hrs).NEWS ON IPOD PHOTO (AS OF 3/1/05):* This week Apple announced the new iPod Photo models and they are reducing significantly the Premium over the regular iPod.* The IPod photo now comes in two presentations: a 30GB model for $349 and a 60 GB model for $449. This is a great deal vs the former price of $499 for the 40GB and $599 for the 60GB model.* The new models lack the cradle and the nice three-way cable to get Video and Stereo signal out of the miniplug jack. The cradle and the cable are now optional accessories.* Overall a great move to make the iPod photo a more accesible player to a broader audience.In summary a great and very welcome member of the iPod family and specially recommended for roadwarriors, especially those that take long flights. Enjoy.
This is exactly what I needed at a reasonable price. Works perfectly and I really appreciated the new frustration-free packaging too. The microphone is compact, easy to set up and use, and has good sound quality. I'm very happy with my purchase!
why would you buy this out of date piece of crap for over 55 dollars when the top of the line CPU from AMD with 8 cores not 2!!!! is only $200...i wouldnt buy from anyone this out of touch.
I purchased this to use with my kindle fire. It is a greatstylus to have when using my fire. This was a great buy.
I agree with one of the previous posts. Do not buy an Initial Dvd player. I bought mine at the end of November for a road trip. It worked great. We used it a few more times since then, but recently noticed the screen would suddenly go out. Today, I tried to power it up using both the car adapter and the regular plug and nothing happened. My husband tried to power it up and still nothing. So after only 6 months I have to replace my portable dvd player.
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 recommend this product to anyone that wants to have great sounding music with the control of EQ and all the settings that you would need on any receiver that you may have in your vehicle. The downside is that it didnt have the recommended drivers so I had to search for that but on the up end Its a GREAT product!!!!
I bought a Canon 35mm Rebel SLR 8 years ago and loved it so much, I eventually bought two more Canon film cameras over the years, including lots of lenses and goodies. But a couple of years ago, I wanted to make the switch to digital. The Canon digital SLRs were out of my price range ($3K to start), so I purchased a Powershot G2 digital point and shoot, which I loved, but my lenses sat unused in my closet.Well, I fret no more as Canon came out with the much more affordable Digital Rebel for under $1,000 and I finally took the plunge. A great decision. Now I can use my lenses. I have a 50mm 1.8 (word of advice - if you don't have it yet, get this lens - the best $80 you'll spend on your hobby), 28-135mm Image stabilizer and a 75-300mm zoom along with the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the Digital Rebel. This along with the 380EX flash that I have had for 5+ years give me the arsenal to take good shots in most conditions. You can set ISO to 800 or 1600 to get clear indoor shots or sports action, and the noise associated with these settings is much more acceptable to me than the 400 ISO setting provided on my G2. And as far as portraits go, combine the 50mm lens with the flash and I've taken some of the best face shots in my life.Also making me happy is that Rebel takes the same battery as the G2, so I use my G2 battery plus the Rebel battery along with the two extras I bought), meaning I should never run out of power (what helps with battery life is that unlike the G2, you can't use the display monitor to frame the picture, you must use the viewfinder). Plus the camera takes Compact Flash cards, again like the G2, so I don't have to spend on new memory.If I have a gripe, is that some pictures come out a tad underexposed even with the flash, but this is generally remedied in image software. And I miss the movie mode in the G2, but certainly can live with it.After 4 months, all is well with the Rebel and I can't wait to upgrade in the future.
I bought this product after reading the endless reviews...to be quite honest I was very skeptical...I am so happy that I bought this for my 2Gen iPod Touch,I live in St.Lucia and it works perfectly with very little interference. The only thing i can complain about is that when i switch the car off and turn it back on it does not continue from where it left off, you have to plug the iPod in again. Oh Yeah and it's not a charger at all. This is a recommended buy.
I chose this headphones from the many options available based mainly on their being Skullcandy and their cute look. I was pleasantly surprised with their performance... The bass-boosting sub-woofer works wonderfully and is great for listening to intense songs. Though they are hardly noise-cancelling headphones (which they certainly don't claim to be), these lovely headphones do block out a lot of ambient noise, and once you've got your music on, it is doubtful that you will hear bothersome noises. I have found these headphones to be very comfortable although, as expected, after a long time of wearing them (at least 45 minutes or an hour), my ears felt a bit squished. The only thing I disliked about this product was the size and weight of the sub-woofer control.
I am a savvy computer user so i know what is good and whats not. I recently left for college and i decided i would buy an organizer over a laptop (very good alternative) I wrestled with which platform to commit to because i read many reviews and specs on both and they have their strong points. i ended up deciding on the aero because it is the affordable unit for pocket pc and i decided the flawless collaboration between my unit and my pc was very important (which was not hype) After using and becoming familiar with it for about a month i can soundly recommend it as the superior buy for anyone who will be using it in partnership with their pc. the applications are far superior to the palm which i have also used. The transcriber writing recognizer at microsoft.com is unbelievable. This unit is ideal for a college student or anyone who must manage a lot of information about contacts and appointments. High marks for compaq
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 these earphones to replace the headphones which came with my iPod. I recently took a job which requires me to commute nearly 2h each way, and the iPod headphones were killing my hears. Therefore, I checked everything out and purchased these headphones hoping they would be usable for 4+ hours every day.I was not disapointed. They are definitely the most comfortable earphones I've used. Unfortunately, the design of nearly everything below the earpieces is very irritating. Unlike the standard iPod headphones, these do not have the usual Y-intersection where each earpiece is connected by an equal-length cord to an intersection which then merges the separate cords together. Instead, from the intersection point, there is a very short cord which extends to the left ear, and a very long cord which extends to the right ear. The result of this is that the left earpiece bears the entire weight of the the cord. In addition, this results in the left earpiece being suseptible to being yanked out if the cord get caught on something. The equal-cord-length design of the original iPod earphones is much superior to the design of these earphones.The second disappointing aspect is the cord below the junction point. The actual cord itself is very short (only long enough to reach an iPod in a chest pocket) which Sony offsets by including a 2' extension cord. The problem is twofold: first, the linkage between the cord and the extension easily gets caught in one's clothing, and second, the combination of the cord and extension is too long for most purposes. The two factors lead a much lanking on the left earpiece and having to fuss with the cord to keep it from getting tangled in your clothing.Finally, there's the case. One of my objections to the iPod's earphones is that there is no good way to store them short of wrapping them around the iPod itself. So, in deciding what to replace them with, I was pleased to see that these earphones came with a "winding case design". I had assumed that this case was the kind where the earpieces rest in the center of the enclosure, and you can use a single finger to rotate the center part of the case within its housing to wind up the cord. Alas, this is not so. The case they provide is simply a box slightly bigger than an Altoids tin. While this does serve the purpose of protecting the earphones, it is far from convenient to use. I'd hoped for something more useful.Overall, these are a very confortable set of earphones, and despite my grousing, I much prefer them to others I have tried. Ideally, however, I would love to chop of the earpieces from my iPod headphones and attach the earpieces from these to make a perfect set of iPod earphones.
I received this as a shower gift off of my registry. It works well when the monitor is upstairs and I have the receivers downstairs. But when I have them on the same floor I have to have the volume up all the way and can barely hear my 3 month old son. I can hear the neighbors daughter loud and clear. I purchased another monitor and it works so much better.
The tapes are great!. My wife and I use them for recording and reviewing our voice lessons. Also, the price was really low, which makes it a really great bargain.
I'm satifsited with the item. Nothing damage there and here. Delivery arrived earlier than expected date, though.
this is my 3rd one of these. they work great for years and need very little maintenance if any. plug in, set up and forget it.
Very well built, smooth ballhead action, small enough to carry in my camera bag. The height is fixed at about 4 to 5 inches due to the design, that might be a problem for some. A bit expensive for what it does BUT it will last a very long time and it's a joy to use.
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.
I got mine today at Fry's. It works all right with my logitech BT headset. I had some problem installing it. I believe the reason was that I followed the instruction on the quick start guide which is actually incorrect. By ignoring the advice to disconnect the adapter during driver installation I succeeded in the second round. BTW, I am using Win XP.An extension cord helps with better signal, which doesn't come with the little usb adapter.
I previously owned one of these microphones and now bought this one as a gift. The sound quality is phenomenal -- using Skype the person on the other end can clearly hear everyone in my room or an adjacent room. I have plugged it into various computers, and the necessary drivers for the microphone have always installed with no action on my part. If you buy this microphone in a retail store, it will be in large, complicated packaging; but a small package is sent by Amazon -- when I saw it I wondered how the microphone could fit in there. Much better for the environment.
I am very satisfied with the LF-X11 TV. Set up was easy for E-mail and Wed Brousing. TV reception is excellent. I have had virtually no loss of signal. It is used in the kitchen and out on a screened in porch. I did not purchase this to be used for on the go so I am unable to comment on how these features work.Cost is pricy, however, I believe Sony has a very good product.
I bought this printer for three reasons:--PC World recommended it as a Best Buy.--PC World said it had a low cost of ownership.--it was inexpensive ($50).Considering the cheap price, I knew it would be a &quot;throwaway&quot;--that is, I expected to have it four a couple of years and then replace it for a new one. However, I discovered after buying it that it has a replaceable part called a printer head. From what I can tell, the printer head dies in about a year, and Canon only makes this part available through direct purchase. I think you have to call customer support first, probably because Canon doesn't want to advertise that the printer head costs more than the printer's original purchase price. (This information is probably true at the time I'm writing this review. However, information was difficult to find, and all my information is second hand from other web reviews. I never actually took the time to call Canon customer support myself.)PC World never mentioned anything about the printer head, so the magazine probably never factored its cost into the estimated cost of ownership. (Based on ink alone, cost of ownership is reasonable. It cost less than average to print a page.)The printer's one annoying characteristic is that it's noisy--much noisier than my previous printer.Please note that the printer's USB cable is not included. (This fact IS mentioned somewhere in the product description.) I didn't buy one from Amazon because I thought I could get it cheaper locally. I was wrong. Amazon sold it for 40% cheaper than I found anywhere in town.If this printer lasts two years, I'll consider it a bargain (worth more than the two stars I'm giving it now). If the printer head dies after a year (as others say it will), then it really will be worth just two stars.
I purchased this cable to complement a new GeForce GTX570 in my gaming PC. I wanted to pipe Audio/Video to my 55" Samsung for some gaming titles, such as Dirt 3 and the Battlestations series, and other XBox 360 Controller-friendly games. I set the resolution to 1080p, and have streamed DD, DTS, and PCM audio with success. The cable is quite sturdy, and feels solid enough for the long haul.From every indication, this product is worth every cent!Now for some tidbits of information I learned while installing this in a gaming/HTPC environment:Do not connect one end of a 15' HDMI cable to a device, and drag the other end over a carpeted surface! I didn't realize I was doing it myself, but with a 15' cable just stringing it through your TV stand counts as "dragging"! Now my original ProScan TV's HDMI inputs are no longer with us, and have moved onto a better place... I can only point towards my own improper handling of the HDMI cable as the cause. :(New Samsung TV Time!And on the new TV, which is 120hz capable, I've learned the importance of timing/refresh of your gaming system/HTPC's video output. If not set to a multiple of a specific frequency, the refresh rate of your PC's output will not play nice with 120hz TV's, skipping and judder ensue. Google was my friend, and the subject has coverage all over the 'Net.nVidia owners, pay special attention to this one... If you're running differing resolutions on a multi-monitor setup, your card may run significantly hotter than usual, a result of the clock speed of the GPU not throttling down as it normally would to conserve power/limit heat. Again, Google may help you out on this one, if you notice a problem.
I can not recommend this outlet for the simple reason that f you have six "Wall Warts" installed in the outer two rows of sockets, you cannot use any of the six "Internal" central row of sockets. Hence it is only a six outlet unit, not 12. Had Belkin maake it just a bit wider, it would have accommodated six "Wall Warts" in adddition to six standard power cords. Some genius saved a few cents in plastic, and by so doing reduced the unit's functionality by 50%.
I've actually bought this camera over two years ago & it still works very fine. Now a days most compact digital cameras I see are 6MP and above, but this little 4MP camera still takes great photos. The video works great too, but when you play it back you cannot hear the audio until you transfer the movie file to a PC or TV. My wife mainly uses this Samsung camera now while I use my Canon XTi 10MP SLR camera, but the Samsung is perfect for my wife because it so small and it conveniently fits in her purse. Great camera for beginners & novice users.
This machine was purchased to replace an analog tape recorder for meetings. It was unusable both in sound quality and software design. It was returned and a Model DS-330 was purchased.
These are every bit as good as the higher priced ones. I needed them to laminate dressage letters to hang in an indoor riding arena and they worked out perfectly. A true value in my mind!
I have a passion to shot strangers. And this lens allows me to do that. Pictures are very good and clear. I don't use a tripod but IS works just fine. My lens is noisy but that doesn't bother me. A friend of mine has bought the same lens and it seems working silently. Good luck with yours. Recommended.
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.
I was super surprised to find out how well this worked. It made a world of difference in the sensitivity of my kindle fire.
the overall quality of this kit is pretty low. it will get the job done but the power cable, ground cable, and speaker wire are almost as cheap as they come. the terminals supplied with the kit are poorly sized for most of the functions they're meant for, much like the gromets and seals. the rca cable offers little more shielding than one you would use on a dvd player. on a positive note, the zip ties and wire cover were very handy for making my above carpet wiring less noticable.
Apple just rarely ever disappoints, that's all there is to it!! Ipods just keep getting better, and the 6th generation 80GB is certainly no exception. Really your only question to yourself is how many songs/pics/vids you want to have at hand, and what price-range you're looking at.
The cartridge did not work properly--all graphics came out reddish-pink. Tried the product multiple times: same result. The seller is professional and might be worth trying again, but in this instance money was wasted
Great product, Great price, Very sturdy for the price...overall great product for the money. I would have to say that we purchased other products and paid more but not as sturdy as this one and wow what a great price..
I don't get how you guys can say setup was difficult. I just popped the setup CD into my computer and it explained EVERYTHING in great detail. My PC and CD did all the work for me, it required absolutely no knowledge from me about home networking. I was about to buy a Netgear WGR614 router but I'm very glad I purchased this, for only a couple more dollars where I got it. I get fast and good internet coverage on my PSP (wireless device) and my Xbox 360 (LIVE works flawlessly on this router and is approved by microsoft) and PC connect wired to the router, which also perform seamlessly. I recommend this router to anyone looking for a simple and affordable solution to set up a home network.
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 was excited to get this plasma only to realize when I hooked it up that the colors were totally off when viewing HD channels. No amount of tuning or calibration corrected the off colors. Big disappointment. I called Optoma customer service and was told to complete a form and submit service request online. I never received word back from the company. I called the company and they denied receiving my request (note: a copy of the same note was successfully received by my work e-mail). This time I sent the request via FAX and also re-sent via e-mail. After a reasonable wait, I had to call the company again to ask about my service request. This time, I was put on hold for 30 minutes and was told the paperwork was misfiled. To cut this short, I am going on my 4th week with a service complaint and Optoma has been non-responsive after numerous e-mails and voicemails left with at least four customer service reps and two customer supervisors ( Tom Brock and Raymond Mar). The bottom line is, the disappointment about the product is unequalled by the frustration trying to deal with its customer service, considering the product is still under warranty! I am concerned what service Optoma will provide once the product is out of warranty.
I got these about a year and a half ago. When I first got them I was very surprised by the weight, they were so light!Then I tried them on, they were pretty comfortable. Then I plugged them in...WOW. The sound is incredibly clear and transparent. I loved it. I'm no audiophile, but I can hear when something's crap. These aren't. The are great for playing video games or just relaxing to music. The sound seemed balanced (ie, not bass-heavy or very bright treble), but then again, I'm no audiophile.But, I don't recommend these outside your house, or, depending on how critical the people you live with are, outside of your room for that matter. I have a normal sized head and these look ridiculous on me. They make my head look gigantic. Also, the cord is really long, and your ears can get a bit sweaty.Overall, however, great 'phones!
Returned product since it did not keep out external sound as much as I was lead to believe by the item description.
If you want a high power receiver you can crank, this is an answer. For year H-K has followed the design theory of broadband, and that mean what you hear is in the area of audio that is ruler flat.The tuner is sensitive with just an indoor antenna. I am able to listen to low power distant stations with ease, and also the local powerhouse FM's sound fine too. Distant AM's like KGO or KFBK come in fine at night in the north Seattle suburbs with just the included loop antenna.Speaker connections are easy, strip the wire or use a binding post. There are switched outlets on the back for the turntable if you still have one like I do, and the CD or cassette. And if you still listen to vinyl, there is a high quality preamp for your turntable too.The only weak link is the Vmax circuit that is supposed to give a broader stereo image. The effect depends on the source material, sometimes the magic works well, sometimes it doesn't.The remote control is simple to use, but be careful when you turn it up. It can rattle the walls, and you may want to set up a request line for your neighbors.
I love this cover a lot. It is robust yet quite smooth on the ipods smooth finish... the click wheel and the screen are very nicely protected... though it can make the ipod look a bit thick, but for the protection it offers its good. Also it retains the ipod look very well.
I used nothing but Sony DVD-R discs for nearly six years and had no problems with them until now. The latest stack that I bought is horribly unreliable. At least 40% of them so far have been bad, not passing data verification or playing back video with glitches even if they do pass it. I tried two different software programs and even replaced my desktop PC's DVD burner in case it was failing, but continued to have bad luck with them. My laptop's DVD burner software sees these discs as 8X rather than 16X like they're rated, and the odds of them working seems to increase at burn speeds below 8X. But I'm definitely not getting what I paid for anymore, so I'll be switching to a new brand.
Something about the plastic makes it feel cheap, but the sound and comfort are top-shelf. I've never had "portables" this comfortable with this open a sound, and listen 4-6 hours daily while working. Bass extension is adequate. Not overly bright or middly like closer fit headphones. Replaceable cords trule a pro feature.
This is a good remote, but it keeps jumping in price. I payed $10 less for one just a few months ago. Before that we bought two for even less. It's not like they're making the remote better, just more expensive. This remote is worth $25 at most, NOT the $58 they currently have it marked at. The only reason I payed $48 is it's the one that matched the other remotes my boyfriend bought. He was astonished when he found out I payed double (at Amazon.com). Find another, more reasonably priced choice. I did.UPDATE: So after purchasing two of these remotes, in less than I year I have replaced them both. Why? They stop working correctly. The first one double and triple hits the buttons and is now impossible to use (even after an attempt to clear the entire remote and start from scratch). For example, if you try to put in channel "03" you're more likely to get channel "00333". Try to move the channel up or down by one? No, try two or three. The math on that turns into card counting after a bit. Now the 2nd one (which is much newer) started showing the same sign of "uncontrolled" clicking, and worse yet, simply "loosing" commands (don't ask me how, I have no idea).So yes, it will work amazingly well, until it doesn't. Personally, I've been trying the "One For All" brands, and finding them quite compatible with the satellite tv remotes and the blue-ray players (which this remote isn't so much).
Primera Bravo II AutoPrinter 62715 All-in-One CD/DVD Printing SystemIn the month I have owned it, this ingenious machine has produced 480 labelled CDs without a glitch and without using up an ink cartridge (despite printing titles & detailed track listings). Its automation lets me eat, read and do other work while it prints. (Or if you have nothing else to do with your time, just watching it perform is fun, especially if you enjoy Rube Goldberg.) Blank printable media are less than half the price of those needed for LiteScribe, and the results are more pleasing. On-screen instructions are not 100% self explanatory (at least for me), so allow time on day-one for trial and error learning. (You don't need to waste any discs for this, because what you see on the screen is exactly what you get.) This is a fine machine and worth the steep price.
Don't buy these, they aren't a null modem adapter! They are labeled as a null modem adapter but they are actually wired straight through. The seller is doing nothing about it as is illustrated by all of the negative reviews.
I found this product in Amazon and bought it. It is Korean rather than some crapy chinese products. It is very compact. Just inch and a half long. The switch on-off makes it more convenient than a button to press and hold. It comes with plenty of cables to connect to 3.5, RCA, and 2.5 mm connectors. The only drawback is the charger's connector. It is round. I would have liked a mini USB. I was able to pair with a motorola s9 and wirevo s300 with no problems.
I am not an "expert" photographer, but I do enjoy taking pictures and was looking for a good quality camera to carry around. The F20 is small & light, and the build quality is excellent.I mainly take pics of family & friends and I found the F20 focus/shutter speed to be fast enough to keep up with their kids. Colour reproduction is very good and ISO 400 & 800 pictures are outstanding, especially when compared to any other point and shoot in its class.I have found so far that setting the camera to -1/3ev seems to yield more consistent/better results, but YMMV. The flash does a fine job illuminating the subject without blowing them out, but I don't really use it all that much (strictly a personal prefrence).I knew before I purchased the F20 that there was no viewfinder, and that the LCD screen wasn't top of the line, so I don't feel it would be fair of me to say that these are "negatives." Sure, I would have liked a viewfinder and a super bright 3" LCD that works in super bright sunlight, but in my mind that is not a realistic expectation from any $100-150 compact point and shoot camera.Overall, I am very happy with the F20 and would gladly recommend it to anyone. You'd be hard pressed to find a camera that small & inexpensive that would take better pictures.
The D40 was my first Digital SLR and I love it. I have used D50's and D80's but i like the D40 the best. It is smaller and lighter. Some people complain about the 6.0MP but I never print my photos larger than 15 inches so it is not a problem with me. I not sure how well all the presets work because I usually shoot in "M" (full manual mode) but on occasion in "P" (programed automatic). When shooting in "P" the camera does seem to over expose a little, so click the f-stop down two clicks and that fixes the exposure. This over exposure problem might be true in all the modes, I'm not sure. It is a very sturdy camera I love the large Screen. The built in flash is also extremely nice if you sync it correctly. If you know how to shoot in manual mode this camera is amazing; it is a great camera for so many people because of its cheap cost and ease of useFilm is still my favorite but for a DSLR the D40 is a great camera.Hope this helps.
I was very satisfied with the product in the beginning. I could burn my collection to about 4 CD's, and then I could go wherever I wanted, and be able to call up any song I wanted. I was especially impressed with the T-Digit function...That was 9 months ago. Things have since grown progressively worse. Now, I find that it doesn't play MP3 CD's anymore...It only plays Audio CD's now. I tried to contact the D-Link support people, and got a prompt, but unfruitful response. They told me to return it to them, and to do so by contacting the RMA department...so i cantacted the RMA department, and recieved no response...It's been over a week, and still no response! So much for customer satisfaction...If they had created a descent product, I wouldn't be dissatisfied, and I would be writing this review with a seriously different tone...
This case is great. My Passport by Western Digital fits in it with room to spare. There is a stretchy strap to hold it in place, it is easy to get in and out, and there is a mesh pocket on the other side to hold the usb cord and extra jump drives. I throw it in my bag and carry it with me all the time. It is hard and durable, and a great little case.
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.
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 remote to replace my Mitsubishi projection TV, Magnovox VCR, and Panasonic DVD remotes. It works exactly as described. The volume/channel buttons are large and easy to find in the dark.The tuner on the TV is failing, so I have been using the VCR tuner. Using the learning function, I can control all three devices without even changing the current device. Volume and the "dot" button control TV volume and power. Arrows and OK control the DVD. Everything else controls the VCR.
I was looking for a lens in the mid-range at a price that would not kill me, and there it was on sale. The quality of pictures that I am getting are what I wanted at the price I wanted, I don't know if a $800.00 lens would give me any better quality, but I am happy with what I got.
Works very well. No problems at all. Easily recognizes all of my equipment. File transfers are fast.
I bought this as a spare but never used it as it is still in the box. I'm still usimg my original.
This frame is just ok you have to resize all your pictures and the quality is not good at all you are just better off paying the extra $75 and getting the phillips
I bought this for my 26" LCD TV and it works great. This mount is perfect for mounting your TV to a corner of the room, where my old TV was and where I wanted my new one to be. The swing arm is perfect for angling the TV to where my vantage point is in my bedroom, and has a built-in system for hiding cables if you want to put in the work to do that. My TV holds sturdy on it with no problems.Admittedly I was a bit worried after checking the price on this vs. some of the other over-priced mounting systems that cost almost as much as another TV, but after buying it, this is all you want and need from a mount for a cheap price.
I'm still waiting for my order from printer supplies r us, ordered Jan 31st. I ordered from My Home Office source on the same order form (excellent service and the ink works great), and received my Lexmark Inkjet color cartridge within days from my order. Today is Feb. 25th and I still have not received nor heard from printer supplies r us about my order.
I was looking into a wiring set for my system and I found this one which is exactly what I was looking for
I purchased this camera to replace a Pentax Optio 330 which got wet and died.This is a nice little camera, much smaller than the small Pentax that it replaced. It takes very nice pictures. The LCD screen is nice and bright, but beware - it scratches easily. The pictures don't seem as vivid as they did with the Pentax, but they could be considered more realistic with the Canon. The time difference between pushing the shutter button and the picture being taken is much shorter on the Canon.My only beef that I have is that the 'auto' mode doesn't let me change two settings that I like to tweak.The first one is the auto-focus selection. The camera focuses on what it 'thinks' you want to focus on (of multiple focus points). It does provide an indication of what it selected. But, you have no way of overriding that in auto mode. You must switch to one of the other modes for that override capability.The other is the ability to force the flash to turn on, which I use often outdoors for fill-flash. You cannot force the flash on in 'auto' mode. Yet again, you must get out of auto mode to change this setting. You can force the flash to stay off in auto mode, but not force it to go on.This is a nice camera to take along when you don't want to carry your larger SLR. Just be careful not to scratch that LCD screen.
used it both on my core 2 duo and celeron CPU'sit's greatgreat stuff for cheap price.should be standard for all OEMs to use (DELL, Gateway etc) when building their computers
Item received as described. Easy setup, got it working in minutes. Hooked it up between my vhs and s-vhs vcrs and Samsung 58" 3D plasma TV. Worked like a charm on 480 and 1080 resolutions.To obtain a picture on the TV with my regular vhs vcr, I'm required to switch channels on my s-vhs vcr (which is hooked directly onto the converter), that is, the vhs vcr passes through the s-vcr.Sometimes when I'm running a tape through the vhs vcr on fast forward review or rewind review scan mode, the converter cannot "keep up" and "blue-screens," in which case I needed to stop and switch channels on the s-vhs vcr to "re-activate" the satellite signal to the TV through the converter.This doesn't seem to happen when passing a signal through the s-vhs vcr only (the direct connection to the converter). However, if you do not daisy chain different types of vcrs like I do then this probably won't be a problem for you.
There is a clear plastic piece on the back of the case that is used with the belt clip. This plastic piece will rub against the metal of the back of your iPod and leave a scratched circle. It even left a faint circle of scratches after I put on a fairly tough decal from Decal Girl on the back of my iPodThe plastic circle even managed to rip the decal. This was after I tried to put a layer of clear scotch tape over the plastic piece to help with the scratching.Part of the clear plastic piece that I'm trying to describe can be seen in one of the user photos. The other side is a larger, flatter plastic circle that contacts directly with the iPod.I would not recommend this product for use with the belt clip.
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.
Just recently upgraded to the Samsung... We were using a Westinghouse 32" for the living room and moved it to the bedroom to make room for this MONSTER 40" man in the store when I first saw it, it did not look that big but up next to the 32" we had it looks HUGE.. Picture quality is awesome, the HD channels I get through digital cable are amazing and combined with the Samsung upconvert DVD player (DVD 860) the picture is just amazing specially for this price. Only negative feedback I have was on the shipping used by Amazon.. Took it 9 days to get from Cincinnati, OH to Memphis, TN (About a 9 hour drive) I tracked it from the time it left their warehouse and it actually made it to Memphis on a Thursday night.. They were suppose to call to set up an appointment finally on Monday afternoon I called them and they were suppose to deliver between 9am - Noon on Tuesday well after sitting around they called around 2pm to say they would delivery between 4 and 5pm.. Needless to say the guy showed up around 7:30pm basically leaving me a prisoner in my own home while I sit and wait and wait. Oh well the TV is great specially at this price.. Saved almost $400 over what I would have paid at Best Buy or Circuit City so it was well worth it..
this is a sorry piece of equipment! It jams, jams and jams again. Color reproduction is not reliable, sometimes it's great, then not so good - same ink cartridges. Back to Epson for me!
This is a replacement fan for a similar model which eveneually failed after several years of good service.The new model draws a little more current, and is a little noisier, but seems to be perfectly adequate for its purpose
The "See more technical details" link indicatesStandards: USB (1.1, 2.0)However, the hub is USB 1.1, not 2.0. The cable, size, and function are nice, but the description should be clear that transfers will not be at USB 2.0 speeds. An e-mail response from Targus after receiving the product included:The Targus Ultra Mini 4-Port USB Hub Model # PA055Uis a USB 1.1 hub. It does not support USB 2.0.At this point in time, a USB 2.0 alternative was what I was looking for, and what I would recommend.
I know I probabaly shouldn't expect so much for the good deal that I got, but the MX3900D was a major disappointment.I have had problems since day one with the sound levels while playing DVD's. When I have the radio turned on I can keep the level at about a 5 or a 6 and hear it through my whole house. For a DVD I have to turn the level to 25 or 30 to barely hear common conversations. It is also really irratating that when I put a new DVD in the changer and then select that tray that the DVD doesn't automatically start playing. Isn't that the point of the DVD menu that movie companies put on the disc?? I even went so far as calling Philips to find out about the problems and was told that these are known issues and can't be fixed.Sorry, but I want a system that I don't have to crank all the the way so that I can hear my movie. This one went back to the store.
I bought this to power my PureSmoker Electronic Cigarette Passthrough, which has an output of 5v. This power pack works great! I've been able to vape all day and still have half a charge on the device.Pros:*Easy to Use.*LED Light shows 4 bars, showing you how much battery you have left.*LightweightCons:*Shuts off every 20 minutes on it's own, not really that big of a deal, just hit the button and it's back on.All in all, it's a shame they stopped making this product. It's great! One of the best power packs I've used!
CaseLogic advertises this as 'Fits devices: 6" x 3.75" x 1.25"' with a 'Size: 6.25" x 4.5" x 1.7"' on their website. This is quite an error. We purchased one from Amazon.com but the interior space is only 5.3" x 3.4". So our hard drive did not quite fit. Since this is a hard case, that made the case useless for us. So be warned about this error on the CaseLogic website. Amazon.com kindly refunded our money.Later addition: Amazon.com does sell hard case that fits larger portable hard drives and also has the exact inside dimensions advertised on their website. This is theACI HandStands 16804 - Hard case for GPS / hard disk drive / camera - bluewhich you will see I rated with five stars.
I gave this camera just 4 stars largely to merely contrary. I have a D60 already. I like how the camera handles, the shutter sound is pretty groovy, but really irrelevant. The larger field of view in viewfinder and larger LCD screen are quite nice, shockingly so at times. I do not print poster size images so the larger file sizes are almost annoying. 12.8 megapixels, as others have written elsewhere, does not double resolution from a 6 mp camera. It is noticable but not amazingly so. Bragging rights seem the strongest plus here for me. One disapointment is the histogram. I seemed to be getting overexposed images in some situations. The histogram on the camera itself looked great, but on screen, the highlights were blown out and the Photoshop histogram indicated this clearly. I makes you want to hold your histogram "edges" in closer to the center. My D60 did not have this problem. Otherwise, quite happy. I just did a shoot of a cross country ski race with the 70-300 IS lens. Really superb results. Now back to plant macro shots
I've owned a number of higher end consumer and low-end pro inkjet printers over the years. While I was a little skeptical of the quality that could be produced with a 4-color inkjet in times when there are 5 & 6 color printers, I was pleasantly surprised.Make no mistake, this is an inexpensive printer. It probably won't hold up to lots of use, but it's not intended (or priced) for that use. For the average person, I think it's a great choice for general color printing and photo printing.It's quick and the color are good. It does surprisingly well on plain paper. Technologically, it's at the cheap end of Canon's new line of printers that use the FINE inks which are designed to give exceptionally long lifespans compared to the currently available inks. It sounds good at least, but I haven't had it long enough to know how it compares to anything else.One caveat -- there appears to be a bug (or perhaps a feature I don't understand well) in the 1.95c driver that will cause the colors to become very subdued when the borderless printing feature is enabled on plain paper. The setting isn't recommended, but not for that reason. Make sure you turn OFF this setting if you're getting light or washed-out print.
I have owned this Plasma for a little over 6 months. I got the TV for $1800 which was a deal in my mind for a plasma. I so far really have had no problems with the TV. Below are some things that I want to mention to let others know about this TV.Good:1. Picture is great. HDTV is awesome and DVD's look better on here than any other TV I have at home.2. Easy setup and the remote is pretty dummy proof. It's not the most advanced remote but it does it's job.3. Decent price. Although Plasma and other Widescreen TVs are going down in price, this tv still is relatively cheap compared to others.Bad:1. The speakers are not that great. I have a A/V receiver that takes care of the sound, but for the first month I used the OEM speakers on the TV and they were not that impressive.2. I have noticed now that playing video games or movies that are not true 16:9 ratio and have black bars will leave a ghost image after viewing for a couple hours. It isn't burn in, just ghost images. If you watch the tv regularly for another hour it goes away. I have no burn in.Notice that the settings are all set to the highest when you get the TV. Turn the contrast down, and try not to watch channels with static tickers or logos for the first 200hrs. This will help to decrease the risk of burn in or ghosting. Once I turned my contrast down my ghosting significantly went down.All in all this is a decent TV. I would reccomend it to my friends.**Update** I have had this tv for a year and a half now and still no problems. I upgraded the firmware to the latest version using a usb flash drive and any intermittent black screening went away. I have Component and HDMI sources going into the TV with no problem. The HDMI is more stable that alot of people would assume. I use a HTPC (Home Theater PC) and have no EDID or Sync problems at all. I feel I totally have gotten my money worth. For those complaining about black screens UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE!!
I'm very happy with saving $$$ with Amazon and Tripp Lite. The cable seems to carry a very nice signal, and the extra 10 feet allows me to use my PC in the office and still watch DVDs in the family room using a monitor switch. Thanks!!
I am using this camera to record indoor sporting events. I have found that the camera is simple to operate (7th and 8th grade students here!) and the visual quality is excellent compared to other cameras we have used. It is simple to download the video to my PC and even easier to make a DVD from the downloaded files. All in all, I am very pleased so far with this purchase.
Very nice unit for the money. You will need a 2GB SD card to fit all of the maps. (it comes wth a 128MB)The detail in maps is amazing. On a recent roadtrip into the middle of Arkansas it had dirt roads in the database! I have come to love this unit and would buy it again without a thought!!! Just bought the european software and drove 3900 miles thru Scotland and England with amazing accuracy!!!
If you never tried this stuff,you don,t know what your missing. This compound is the best,hands down! Buy it!
This mounting kit will be perfect for you... as long as you have a stud exactly in the right place. Unlike most kits that include a cross bar to affix to studs on either side of the desired mount location, this kit has two holes in the plate. You can thus mount it directly to a stud, and nowhere else. So if you're trying to center it in a precise spot, you better get lucky with the stud finder. (Or have a masonry wall)
Heavy wipes are the best wipes available. They are very absorbent, release soil and crumbs easily when rinsed, and emerge satisfactorily through several machine washings. We had been without these for a while when the supermarkets quit carrying them. Nice to have them back at the kitchen sink and, while a case may seem like a lot, having this much of an excellent product on hand is a good thing.CS
A really great MP3 player despite all those bad Reviews and their cons, i wont believe in biased comments from Apple fanatics anymore. I decided that it was time to try something New..... and at the end The Zune, was worth it.The only problem that i had was that i couldn't Sync at the beginning...... my fault though... (i didnt update to the latest firmware). But after that, everything worked just fine. Like bread and butter.BTW, sound quality is superbAny questions you guys have feel free to ask
What I wanted in a camera bag: (1) good protection; (2) not overly large or bulky; and (3) not blah black. The Domke Small Shoulder and Belt Bag exceeded these expectations. As a note, I have a Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.1) Protection: the bag is nicely padded around the exterior. The bottom of the bag is sturdy, and won't bend, and therefore, won't allow anything to damage your camera. There are 2 removable dividers to keep your camera separated and secure from any accessories. The bag is made of tough canvas and is water-resistant. The shoulder strap has double non-grip strips to keep it securely on your shoulder. And the ring and clip attaching the shoulder strap to the bag seem nearly unbreakable. The front flap is secured by 2&#34; tall velcro - in other words, it isn't opening by itself. Excellent protection.2) My camera is on the smaller side (better than a point & shoot, but not a professional camera). It doesn't have a removable lens, so I didn't need an overly large bag. This bag was perfect. There is ample room for the camera, the battery wall charger and the cables in the main compartment. I can easily fit the camera in multiple ways. Plus there are two front pockets for easy access to additional memory cards. I actually have room to add a small wallet.3) It's not only black. Every other bag I looked at only came in black. What is it about black and camera bags? Black just screams &#34;this is a camera bag.&#34; Not exactly low profile. The color I bought is called sand. I call it &#34;safari khaki&#34; because it sounds more exotic. And while it does have the ridged shape of a camera bag, it could be mistaken just for a regular shoulder bag. It also comes in &#34;jungle&#34; olive green.The other thing I really like is you can use the strap on your shoulder or thread it through belt loop to wear on your waist. Perfect if you need to climb something and have your hands free.It is a bit on the pricey side, but camera bags are not where you want to skimp, especially if you have a nice camera. If you have a point-n-shoot you bought at Walmart, then maybe this isn't the bag for you. But if you've invested a bit more in a camera, I definitely recommend the Domke 700-51D F-5XA Small Shoulder and Belt Bag.I would
Don't waste time or money with more expensive cables. This fits the bill, is constructed very nicely, and with 25 feet, there is lenth to spare. I doubt there would be any noticible sound difference if more was spent on a sub cable. Would buy this product again.
I love the Monster iCar! Worth every penny. It's easy to use and convenient. I live in the Santa Rosa area in California and I can use the same station all over town and almost out to Valejo. I haven't had any static at all. Great product!
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.
Zhumell Metropolitan Opera Glasses met all expectations. It was just the right color and the hand hold was just what was wanted.
I bought my kid's an ipod nano for christmas and i really enjoyed it,so i bought myself the big one and oh boy! do I love it, I've downloaded so much music and so many movies into my ipod that now my kid's want the big boy(ipod)LOL
This bag is comfortable, fits everything I need it to, and looks good too. Since I have a Nikon the review about how easy it was to remove the Canon insignia on it was great news, but they must have gotten smart to that because it is totally sewn in there, and in between materials so you can't get at it to remove it at all. Other than that it's great!
I bought this model after much research. I was not dissappointed. Installed in under 30 minutes, most of that time waitng for software to load. Follow the directions, boot up, insert the installation CD, and follow the on screen directions. I got my Dell desktop running XP, with a Motorola modem to run in harmony with this wireless router, and even got my daughter's Dell Inspiron running XP to recognize the network. Everything is working great. My local stores claimed that the MFG is discontinuing this model, but for 40 bucks plus shipping from Amazon, I feel this was a great buy.
I purchased this unit knowing full well I was going to be using it for the wireless base and portable unit only. When I first received the unit I was bold enough to try out the headphones that came with the unit. All I can say is wearing the headphones was like water torture in a Chinese prison camp.The IR combo is fantastic for what it is. Sure it's a little noisy. Sure it has a limited range. Sure you can't put a giant cabinet between you and the base unit. But how many other units let you use whatever headphones you want instead of the garbage they want you to AND doesn't cost an arm and a leg?Great job Koss, but why the Chinese Torture headphones? You could have just thrown in a set of cheap earbuds.
I've ordered these twice now. The first time was OK; the second time I got a defective cartridge in the 2-pack. I just discovered it, since I haven't been printing huge amounts at home, and now it's too late to send it back.Think I'm going to spend the couple extra bucks to buy these at a chain store locally so I don't have to deal with this again.
This recorder works so well for all of my recording needs, and is definitely worth the money. I bought it for interviews for my thesis and it records incredibly well, even from inside a pocket. It also records my small jam sessions very well. It's a good size and shape, and the software works seamlessly with my Macintosh computer. My only complaint is that it doesn't withstand the pressure of a sport utility vehicle when rolled over. (I hope Olympus will collaborate with Nalgene for future indestructible models.) That was my misfortune, but I liked the recorder so much I went ahead and bought another without looking for anything better that may have come out since. So five stars times two for this one!
These batteries don't hack it. When recharged (and I have a good charger), I'm lucky if they last 10 days without discharging...even if not used. In comparison, the Sanyo eneloop rechargeables are much, much better. Not only do they hold a charge well, they stand up well to moderate duty use. We have had good luck with the eneloop in our Canon camera. The Sanyo 2700's don't last well there, and they won't even effectively power a cordless mouse...a much lower power application.
I have had this AIO for over 3 years unlike lot of people here who wrote review after first week of use. I have yet to have a paper jam or a bad print. ADF, Scanner and copier all work as expected. Printing is always best for any HP LaserJet so no comment on that.Only one negative: Scanner software is huge and very slow to install. If you are not successful on first install then you very well be never successful! There is FixScanUtility3_1.exe to fix a failed install.On positive note: Everything just works out of the box on Ubuntu 8.10+! No softwares to install!!
I was really amazed at how well it works for AM radio reception. The Terk company did well at making this one for sure. I listen to a station that is 70 miles away and it comes in slightly weak 'as is' with a signal strength of 10. Just sitting the new antenna on top of my Yamaha receiver & tuning the antenna to the matching station in 'passive use', it increased the signal to 20 on my meter. After connecting it to the AM leads (and removing the old antenna), then the signal went up to 40. After aiming it, the signal increased to an amazing 100% & the receiver switched from "DX" to "local" on the indicator! It seems that the loop has to be aimed to side, not in open way of the loop. Needless to say, I am amazingly pleased with the performance. The building I am set up in is metal with 4 windows in the room. I really like the "passive" function of this antenna as well. It will help any AM radio sitting next to it without antenna connections. I am so glad that I found the solution of my reception without having to hook up an external antenna.
Es mi primer cable HDMI que compro. He comparado precios en otras tiendas, y este no esta nada mal, la imagen que proporciona es buena. Solo me queda la duda si realmente es General Electric, ya que el cable no tiene marca impresa y el empaque es una bolsa corriente de pl&aacute;stico. Pero como repito trabaja muy bien y el precio es buenisimo.
This player has wonderful quality. It's easy to use, the battery life is great, multi sound features along with easy tracking.
I just received my unit this morning and it was everything I expected. The only issue I found was that the unit was a little un-balanced. It easily tips forward. Not sure if this is an issue with my particular unit ot with all the units out there. People who are going to mount their unit's this shold not be an issue.
The title says it all. It's cheap, handy, and works! The only thing I've noticed that's a little annoying (but not a deal breaker) is that my D5000 won't recognize it unless I'm holding it in my right hand (when using it behind a tripod). The lens and/or body must be blocking the signal when I try to use this in my left hand. I don't have a left/right hand preference when using it, but it would be nice to be able to use it in either hand so that I don't have to think about it. I haven't used it for self-photos in front of the camera, only behind a tripod. I recommend this. If I lost it, I would buy it again.
This Display is very nice. It has tuners built in, if you don't have a receiver. The setup is easy. I love it, and the price was great. The shipping was no problem. I even went out to the depot and picked the tv up, as soon as it hit the dock. It was no different than picking it up at the tv store. :)
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.
I loved this camera, for the first two weeks. The, after a day in the moderate cold (above freezing), the LCD cracked -- which some quick web searching reveals is a common problem with this model. I'll be sending mine back to Canon for repair (at their expense, I hope, though LCD cracks are in the words of the warranty a sign of "abuse"), and I look forward to its return. It's a wonderfully tiny, very fast camera that takes good snapshots and movies. I'd give it five stars were it not for its fragility.
Except that my husband and son took a bit of time to thread the cord behind the unit and create a reasonable "ipod holder" out of the ashtray(in a 1989 Olds-too "old" to understand Ipod cords).....THIS IS A SMART BUY!All his music is easily transported from house to car without any bulky adapter boxes swinging around the dash.The cable combined with the Pioneer stereo sounds great! Since the speakers had to wait for Christmas - I'm very impressed with the sound coming from the old Olds factory installed speakers. I can't wait to hear the quality with new speakers!I am NOT anxious to ride with my son, though. But, when I was forced to accept a ride from the airport in the "music-mobile", I was impressed. Although the Pioneer's remote is rubberbanded to the top of his center console and he uses it like crazy - he never looks at it! The 30GB Ipod stores a massive library of music. It was a relief to only notice a flick of the finger to the remote as we sat at a stoplight. I realized - he's likely a safer person on the road than I AM! My time at the stoplight is spent fishing INSIDE my console to see if there is anything I'm not sick of hearing already - then fumbling to eject from single CD player, swap in fresh disc...then as the light changes and traffic is moving again - I try to keep glances quick as I fumble to recase and return the replaced CD into the center console. If the console lid jams - well - Just hope you aren't driving the same road that I AM! Take the newbie teen driver road and stay safe! He's watching the road AND choosing music from a library bigger than I would've dreamed possible at his age! STAY SAFE AND ENJOY LIFE....PACK YOUR POD AND GET THE CABLE!
The Kensington Expert Mouse Pro is simply excellent.Pros:Very comfortable to use; Accurate, smooth trackball; versatile direct launch buttons are very useful; scroll wheel works well and is programmable; the 4 buttons around the trackball are programmable for 6 functions; all buttons have a good feel and click accurately; trackball bearings are easy to clean; the Mouseworks software is very good.Cons: Needs to be cleaned frequently to keep trackball working smoothly; the scroll wheel is inconveniently placed; I found the tech support not very knowledgeable or helpful.Conclusion: The cons are totally worth it. When this one breaks, I will buy another. I recommend it to all of my friends and family and encourage them to try mine. And best of all: NO MORE WRIST PAIN!!!
After receiving the item i immediately tested them. the sound quality was horrible. its as if you were in an underwater cave and all u hear is the bass. Also, they are quite difficult to get into your ears, like honestly who thought of these things.
The transmitter and Auto charger came in great condition and works great.
I'm not the first and will not be the last hobbyist or professional to extol the virtues of this impeccable product. But beyond that, there has been so many reviews written about this archival quality photo glass that my comments would be psaltry. So suffice to say, it's everything good that has ever been said about it. Coupled with one of Pentax's fine Digital SLRs with Shake Reduction (or without it) you can count on getting some of the finest, sharpest, most detailed images recordable. So there!
I work with a live sound system installer that has used professional JBL concert speakers for 20+ years. So I was astounded to hear what passed as acceptable for their "consumer" line. Simply put, the subwoofer puts out deep bass, while the two little speakers put out a mid-treble range... but nothing in between! I thought, "WTF happened to my music?" It's almost as if they just forgot to add a woofer to the mid-range satellite speakers. The music sounds weak and distorted. (These were uncompressed Apple Lossless tracks, btw.) Try something else, please.
These Sennheiser's are amazing! They have incredible Bass, and incredible Mids and Highs. THese headphones are probably all around the best headphones i have ever owned other than my Sony MDR-V700DJ. these have great frequency responce and are extremely comfortable. I would recommend these to ANYONE who likes an all around great headphone.
ear buds as advertised; good sound and base. ear buds fit ok; have to push into one ear a little so it does not fall out
My friend has these speakers in black and they are fantastic for watching movies on a laptop. So I ordered them on Amazon and was wondering why these where so much cheaper than the black ones. The white ones don't work! The sub-woffer would have a faint sound coming from it but the two little side speakers would not work at all and the light below would not come on. I have hooked up my friends black ones many, many times with no problems. Sent them back for an exchange, since I really liked the ones that my friend had. But the second ones had the very same problem! This must be why the white ones are so much cheaper than the other colors. This is one of the best speaker system that I have ever heard for the size...just stay far away from the white ones. However, Amazon was fantastic with the returns. They are one of the best that I have seen and made it easy. And another thing that Allen said on October 7, 2007 that I might not have done, push them in hard until you hear the "click." I pushed them in hard but maybe not hard enough. Thanks Allen for this tip.
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 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.
We have had the JVC GR-D30 Mini DV Camcorder for a little over a year. It could never be used during humid days outside and not very good for recording a baseball game, and basketball games inside a gym. Not only that, after a little over a year it's broke and will cost $180 to fix and had to pay $30 to find out what is wrong and estimate to fix. The CCD IC Lens Assembly is screwed up. We now are just going to buy a new Camcorder.Definitely steer clear of this brand and model.
UPDATE: After I wrote this review I started having problems. The player would lock up [you know--like Windows!] Requiring me to remove the battery to get a reboot. It also started having problems synchronizing with the computer. It finally froze permanently, but my then was not returnable. I just threw the darn thing out. I have since purchased a Sansa E-280. This is a flash player, rather than a hard drive, is smaller better looking has a bigger screen displays album art, plays video and has a micro SD slot to expand memory. It also costs about thirty bucks less. If I could change my rating on this player, it would be one star.Wonderful sound quality 8 GB of storage holds photos, can be used to transfer files, has FM radio. Ear buds didn't fit my ears. 10 colors available, though not all are at amazon. If they don't have the color you want here, go to the mfr's site, creative.com. The price on this is the same everywhere. I do wish the rest of the case, besides the front were black instead of white. It looks too institutional in white. The battery is good for 10 to 12 hours and can be swapped out. Get your spare here. Amazon partner eforcity has it for under 20 bucks. Regular price is 40.
Works great for my application. The card might be a little slow if ohotgraphing sporting/action events, etc.
Ever since I've had this Ipod its frozen up close to 20 times. 4 times the reset wouldn't even work. Also, Itunes is incredibly annoying, you can only convert one CD at a time and it only accepts .mp4 or .mov formats for videos. Also you can't create playlists on the mp3 player, u have to make it on itunes first, then sync it. My last mp3 player gave me no problems.
The sound was tolerable when I first started using these, but it was very muddled. AFter a few days of use they began to make this horrible crackling noise. They only lasted 2 months before the cord gave out. I would recommend the Panasonic RP-HJE200 (now called RP-HJE240). They are well worth the money because, the treble is unmatched by any headphones i've owned, and the bass is strong, nearly overwhelming if you have the EQ set right, but it is very precise . My second pick is the JVC Marshmallows, which are still very good but they don't match the Panasonics clarity and I don't think they are as visually appealing (yeah... superficial, I know).Spend 2-3 times the amount and get a good set that will actually last. In the end the Cobys will cost you more for a lesser product.
If your looking for a good product, you are at the right site, BUT NOT THE RIGHT PRODUCT. The instructions are hi tech chinese, it will barely play mp3 cds, and the quality, even with normal cds, is terrible, the headphones are the worst peace of crap i have ever seen, the cable is to short, they have a statick in the background and the base is very low. I am very dissapointed with the product.
I purchased this card and the Sandisk 512 CF. Simpletech wouldn't format in the Muvo2. The Sandisk worked like a charm. Previous experience had this card fail in a week. I should have known better. I have never had a problem with Sandisk, but have been bitten twice with SimpleTech.
The sound quality was very dissapointing and not adequate for loud bass thumping music. There is a small cooling fan in the back which one can hear over the music. This is quite annoying if I wish to play my music low while i fall asleep. The bright light on the front is even too bright in my room at night when turned off. It lights up my whole bedroom when turned on at night which can be very distracting. I am constantly putting a dark towel over it at night just to fall asleep. Do not buy this.
I'm glad I bought this before reading the reviews, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it!I plugged it in and had some initial problems because I didn't plug in the USB cord in the correct order. Once I did that, the two computer recognized each other. I set up the files to transfer and away they went. Well, not that quickly - it took almost twelve hours.One note: I did not use the software that came with the product. I used the MS transfer software that was already on the computer. The new computer had Vista and the old had Windows XP.
I've bought a number of USB cables and this is the best, most durable pair that I've purchased.. The cable is thick and they will last eons.. Don't waist your time on a cheap pair, buy these..
This remote is great. Excatly what you need for hands free operation of the camera while on a tripod. Eliminates camera shake from pushing the shutter button. ALso great for fmaily protraits, instead of using the timer and waiting for it. Just wait for the perfect shot, the click the remote.
This unit was working fine for the 1st month and a half and then the color signal disappeared. Apex has still not responded to my email describing the problem after almost a week and their customer service line is always busy.
Good headphones, the last pair I had They lasted 8 years and they still would have been working, but I accidently got the wire caught on my grandaughters pushchair and so one of the earphones stopped working, but 5 stars as they are loud and comfortable to wear
After about a week of researching about 25 mp3 players I finally settled on the RCA Kazoo. I wanted the smallest mp3 player possible, but didnt want to sacrifice great sound. My Kazoo delivers for only $... After much research I decided I needed a unit that had: lock (so buttons dont get pushed accidentally), bass boost/ equalizer, digital volume control, big clear display, & fast transfer rate (2.4Mb/sec). You'd be supprised many more expensive units dont have all of these features. I also didnt care about other formats since mp3 is the standard & all formats can be converted to mp3 via software. The included software Music Match & Real Jukebox are excellent. I just dragged & dropped my mp3 files from explorer into real Jukebox. Real Jukebox lets you set the bit rate you would like and automatically lowers bitrate on files to bitrate you choose to save memory/size. This brigs me to the 1 of 2 drawbacks. ALthough 32 mb is common w/ mp3 players it isnt enough (at 128k bit rate). I plan on ordering a 64 MB MM card (dont pay more than $1/mb if you decide to buy memory). I did find out that at 56k the sound was still awesome & I can hold about 75 minutes of music w/o extra memory. The second drawback doesnt apply to me but I read in one review that this doesnt support Mac. If you are a windows user you will be very satisfied!! I can't see why anyone could buy a player w/ a slower transfer rate; USB is the way to go.One last note: The display is large & easy to read. It shows track, time, bit rate, volume, battery, & dsp. It does not show the name of the current song that is playing the way larger mp3 players do.Hope this helps & good luck in your search.
I am loading film for a lot less time now that i have this.. It is awesome. Does not leak and beats the metal ones in my opinion.
Protects my Treo 750 - sure does the job! A bit bulky for a woman - I wouldn't put it on my belt. But its good to place in purse and know that my Treo won't get scratched while getting tossed in there.
I'll echo most of the other reviews: this is a fantastic printer! Photos are as sharp as I've seen, great color. Text is clear. Scanning is good (although not perfect). Copying is fast. It took less than 30 minutes to set it up and test each function.The only downside is that it has no network support. I spent hours and hours looking at pro's and con's of all the all-in-ones out there.HP sells several all-in-ones with both fax and network support. But to get everything I wanted, I'd have to buy an HP 7410, which is pretty pricey, and a bit outdated in terms of color cartridges. Canon doesn't sell a single model that offers both fax and networking. But I wanted the print quality of a Canon.So I found a way to get the best of both worlds. To address the need for networking, I bought a D-Link DPR1260 wireless print server. The printer works with this print server, although not 100%. You can print just fine, but I haven't found a way yet to get print status or scan from the PC while the printer is attached to the print server. But that can be solved by installing first on your local system, then on the print server. If you need to scan or want to see status, simply disconnect the printer from the print server and connect to the PC.This sounds like an awful lot to go through just to get network support for an all-in-one. But primarily I wanted excellent photo output. Copy, scan, and fax were all secondary. I print often, copy pretty frequently, rarely scan anything, and fax a couple times a month at most. So for me, the combination of the MP830 and the D-Link 1260 print server were as close to ideal as I could get.
I just got this card the the MR814 router. This was my first time using wireless products and I have to say that is was a very easy and fairly painless experience. When I first installed the card, I instantly picked up 3 networks from my other neighbors' routers in my building. I not quite sure about the actual range, however it works fine in my entire apartment, 1100 square feet. Like I said, I can get on three other networks so that range must be fairly good. The only concern that I have is regarding the firewall/security for my network, but that because of the router software and not the card. The MR814 router is great too, however you can't uplink it to another router like with a Linksys... so beware of that if you plan to connect the router to an already exsisting home network. I definitely recommend this product, especially if you can get it below list price. I got mine with a $15 rebate direct from NetGear.
This product is helping me a lot! The quality is amazing! I can burn to cd s very easily!Must have it!
I purchased this fan to assist the cooling of my computer case, and it works as advertised. It is a single-din type fan that sucks the heated air inside the case from a fan that is bottom mouted, and blows it out the rear side of the case. This is how all graphics video cards should be designed. I bought this fan because my EVGA GX-2 Video Card is heating up the inside of the case pretty good, so I needed a little more to assist the cooling. Great idea, great product! And, cheap! If I could fit this in a din slot higher than the graphics card I would have been happier but this is not possible due to my computer case configuration. It is better (in my opinion) to see if this case fan can be utilized HIGHER than your video card as HEAT RISES. So check your computer case configuration first where it could fit. It is working great, but the air it is moving out is from BELOW my graphics card, and since heat rises, I don't think the fan is sucking out the majority of the hot air. But, IT WORKS!!! And it is sucking out some which does make a difference!
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.
Before I purchased this printer I had bought one for my daughter. She had used it for about 2 mos and loves it. I thought I would buy the next one up and then read the reviews on this printer as well as the more expensive ones. The 5610 comes with a higher review so I purchased the 5610. I am not sorry and am very pleased. I would recomend this purchase
This is a great stand-alone CD burner/player....with an incredibly lousy manual. And that's too bad because once you spend time "playing" with the deck and experimenting with the features you'll find it a very sophisticated and capable machine.Rather than list the features of this deck in an organized manner in the operating manual, they are published in a most haphazrd manner. For instance; the deck will automatically place track markers between cuts (provided this feature is selected and there is a minimum of 4 secs of silence between cuts). What do you do if, in recording your favorite LP (or any analog program material), a track marker is not automatically inserted? There is a fix, but it will take you some intense study of the manual to find out and a bit of ingenuity on your part. The answer; the deck has an "Auto Track Spacing" function that, when enabled, puts the requisite 4 second spacing between cuts and, with the "Auto Track Marker" function selected, will adjust the spacing and add the track marker. Nowhere in the manual will you find the relationship of these features when they are combined. The features are explained individually and somewhat cryptically; feature explanations often raise more questions than they answer and hence the required "hands on" time in order to fully exploit the functionality of this deck. The JVC is very slim, quite attractive and, unlike most of todays equipment, has a certain heft and solidity to it that belies it's diminutive size. The drawback to the "sleek" design shows up in the very tiny segmented recording level meters. Unlike analog tape, for which major tape saturation (levels well above 0 vu) results in a smooth and listenable distortion, digital 0 vu exceedences results in harsh and quite unlistenable distortion. The JVC's small meter sizes makes reading and setting the optimum recording levels a bit of a challenge.If you are willing to spend time reading (studying) the manual and woking with the deck prior doing any serious recording, you'll be happily rewarded. The JVC features are many and they are mostly quite useful ones. The deck has a wealth of inputs and outputs, both analog and digital, and there is the capaility to signal mix from two different input sources. If the manual was written better and the recording meters a bit bigger, this JVC would be a 5-star. Regardless, this deck is a solid, sophisticated piece worthy of consideration for those looking to buy a qulaity, stand-alone digital recorder.
Memory Stick works fine. Initially the adaptor that came with the packet didnt work. I complained with Amazon who redirected me to the seller itself. Seller promptly sent me another adaptor which were two in number, neither of them worked again. I tried by using the adaptor with multiple computers, story remains the same. Even though i am fine with the service provided, the quality of the product is not at all good.
I bought this scanner to help me with the work I do shooting news. It's a great scanner! VERY VERY Easy to use and to program. The price was right and regular alkaline batteries have a long lasting life. I've been on the same set of batteries for a few days now and the scanner is still running. I gotta admit, I was reluctant to get it because of those negative reviews but I am glad I bought it. The audio comes across very clearly. This is a must own product.
I have also had this computer setup with the Asus A8N-SLi Deluxe mobo since 2006, and its still rocking solid. I just had to replace a power supply as it burned out, possibly from being in my basement office area and moisture, but thankfully the mobo and my hardware were not affected.I only have the AMD64 Athlon 4000+ on this right now. I have been checking prices for a dual core socket 939 chip. Most prices come in around $150-$250 on eBay depending. I am leaning towards the FX-60 as its dual core and should get me the last bit of life in an upgrade from my setup. I have two BFG nVidia 7800GTX's installed. They are a slightly overclocked version of the 7800GTX's, and I have never had any issues. They play most games, except for the past years top of the line, pretty well. 2Gigs of Corsair XMS Led sticks of ram, and lots of fans makes this work pretty stable. Worth fixing when I had to. If I can find and get one of those chips, it would be nice to see how quickly this computer can work as it is 5-6 years old. Worth the money so far. The board is great, and never had an issue with it.
I recieved this DVD Player 3 weeks ago and think it is pretty cool! It is a great machine for the beginner to DVD technology. The price is hard to beat and the quality of the machine has been first rate. I played the Matrix, (A DVD that apparently freezes many players) without a problem. The remote is easy to use and self explanitory.The sound and picture are very clear and the DVD's load fairly quickly. The player also reads CDR/RW very well and plays audio CDs.A great value for the price, and I would recomend it to anyone who is looking for their first DVD player.
For the holiday season I was searching the internet trying to find the web cam that was easy to set up, and cheap (but not cheaply made). My parents are fairly tech savvy, but their computers are a little on the older side. Microsofts LifeCam was the perfect choice because not only were my parents able to get the webcam up and running quickly, but it doesn't cause issues or lag in their older pc's and works just fine. We use MSN to chat and it's been so effortless that my mother loves it. It was the talk of the holidays and we don't feel so far away from each other anymore.
I have not found Philips products to be altogether reliable. Nor have I found Philips technical support to be helpful when I have needed it.In this case, I have to say this is the best external antenna for a wireless card in a desktop computer I have tried. I have tried others than claimed 9 decible gain and this one has outperformed those. I would recommend this antenna, having used three of these with different computers and still coming to the same conclusion: not perfect, but really good!
When I bought this I thought.... This is just going to be one of those chep things you buy on the internet. It wasnt I use this every day I l0ove this. It is sooo cool. I'm a person who loves to hear music blasting loud and this was perfect! All my freinds own this and even some my cousin owns one. I toataly recamed this to everyone in the united states. It Rocks! *****;-)
The disk works great for backing up windows, linux, and apple computers. There was a critique that the network interface is slow and I had a similar experience until I plugged the disk directly into my switch rather than a trunked switch. The speed of transfers went up quite a bit after the change. So if your disk does seem slow, it might be due to your networking setup rather than the disk hardware.This drive will not work with Apple's Time Machine (10.5 Leopard), but LaCie does include a backup tool that is simple and was sufficient for my needs. I find that the drive is well designed and the fan is quiet in our office.
Out of the box I had problems. No matter what discs I tried, DVD or CD, all I got was NO DISC on the display. From other reviews it would seem that this isn't uncommon, hopefully my replacement works. I am giving this 1 star only because they won't let me give it no stars.
I bought this to replace a Netgear WGR614v5 that had started overheating and dropping connections. My signal has always been good, but not ever listed as "excellent" in Vista. I bought this router after much research and I am surprised at how easy it was to set up. Aesthetically, the Netgear looked better - IMO, but the Linksys still looks nice. The signal I get from my wireless network is now listed as "excellent", and my speed has tripled. I had previously been happy with my Netgear, but this router is so much better (I have friends who have Netgear and are extremely happy with them and get great speeds, so mine may have been faulty out of the box.) One of my main uses for a wireless Network is for Xbox Live. My Xbox connected to this router, and with default settings the NAT is Open finally...yeah! (For Xbox'ers that will mean something). I am very pleased with this router, enough to spend time writing a review on it. So, here are my pros and cons:Pros: Easy setup, Xbox Live compatible, fast speeds, great signal, network mapping software includedCons: No way to statically reserve an IP to a MAC (not a problem for me but seems to be for some)One thing to keep in mind, this router is very popular because of its open OS, so there are firmwares out there that will enable pretty much any option you would ever need on the router. On the flip side of this from what I have heard, people enjoy hacking this router. So if you live in an area of hackers -aka teenagers(j/k)- do a little research and make sure you have this thing locked down properly, or buy a less popular brand router.
I bought a spindle of these discs a couple of years ago. When I got them, I was disappointed that the DVD burner in my MacBook Pro was unable to write to the discs. I tried them on the computer in my office and they were able to burn without a problem. After a year and a few OS/firmware upgrades, I tried the discs again on my MacBook Pro. This time they worked just fine.I haven't experienced any of the quality issues that other reviewers have mentioned. When my burner has been able to recognize the discs, they have burnt with very few (if any) issues. I would recommend perhaps trying a smaller package if you've never used this brand before, as your individual drive may not be able to use these.
Just now had the opportunity to begin using the discs and they worked perfectly. We do professional wedding photography and cannot afford for our memory source to fail. These so far have been working perfectly.
Easy and effective to use. However, the problem with this model is that it is kinda hard to change the battery.
Hard to find locally. Item was great. Price was good. I would buy this again. Tape quality was perfect for it's job. These reviews have too many requirements.
This product has excellent sound. I couldnt find a better set of wireless speakers. The distance you can move the speakers is awsome! I think everyone should own this product!
The player is nice, if a little large. The store is terrible. You have to buy a package of points. If you don't spend all your points Microsoft still gets the money and keeps it until you do. Say you want two songs. You have to buy $5 worth of points from Microsoft. Each song costs $0.99, so Microsoft keeps your $3.02 in it's back account until you spend it. Now say you buy 5 songs at once. At .99 a song that comes to $4.95. Microsoft keeps your nickel.So in reality the price of the songs are more than iTunes, but they don't tell you that. If you buy just one song, it's $5. If you buy 2, it's $2.50 a song. If you buy 5, it's a dollar each. Microsoft does not tell you about the hidden pricing. It's this kind of if not downright deceptive then misleading practice that makes me shy away from the player.
I'm more than happy with the purchase and glad that I sprang for the extra on the 80GB rather than the 30GB.
I'm very happy with my eMarker! Those DJs play 10 songs in a row and they never tell you what the song is. It helps me a lot to create killer download lists. I live in Seattle and songs seem to be updated every few minutes.
This product worked just like it said on the box. The only bad thing is the liquid is tons of money. this worked on so many PS2 games of mine.I just know you will like it,no love it. Thank you so much for reading my review.
After paying the "cable guy" $30 for a HDMI cable for my plasma TV, I opted for one at half that price to connect my DVD player. Great product at a much more reasonable price.
Great product. Does exactly what it should plus it looks great. Sturdy construction with a simple remote. Couldn't ask for more, especially for the decent price it is offered for by low cost businesses on amazon.com.
I bought this kit to power the Infinity Basslink in my daily driver, and it works just fine since it's a low-powered (200W RMS) system. If you're looking for it to supply ample power to a higher powered system, then I would look for a different kit. My initial reaction when opening the box was that it is NOT 8 AWG (gauge). I can't be too disappointed since it was cheap, and it does its job just fine for me. 4/5 stars for supplying more than everything needed, but not actually being 8 AWG.
This was just as describe. Will buy again if needed. 5 star rating. Received in a timely fashion and exactly what I needed.
I ordered Panasonic 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card ( RPSDH01GU1A )Which is a 66x speed (10BM/s)I received RP-SDQ01G which is 33X speed (5MB/s). Ritzcamera will cheat you. You can find the part they sent me for $20 less on Amazon with free shipping.
I did a lot of comparison shopping before eventually deciding on the DX3700. The price of this camera is awesome considering it is in the 3.1 MP range. I was a little worried about the new multi media cards being used compared to the most widely used compact flash cards. My fears were quickly subdued when I did a little reseach and noticed that alot of your highend cameras coming out now are switching to the new MMC cards. As for pricing on the new cards they are right in line with the compact flash cards. These prices came directly from Kodak's web site. A 16MB Compact Flash cost 25.99 compared to the new MMC at 26.99, also comparable were the 32MB cards with about a two dollar difference in price. I'm sure as more camera's begin using the new cards higher memory capacity will come out also. This camera was extremely easy to use, I was taking pictures about five minutes after I unpacked it. And the picture quality is unbelievable.
Yeah..... it is the far best i have ever owned, this is my third one & i like it. It works well. I had doubts on the battery life but even that is a whole lot. I can easily run my ipod for 16 hours or more.This is a thing to own............. Get it while it is there. I am loving it..........
Garmin 010-00422-00 GPSMAP 60CSx 2.6-Inch Mapping Handheld GPSI have researched this product extensively per internet and through friends who are using this type of GPS. I decided to buy this unit after getting lost in the forest one day. However, I found that I also needed to purchase topographical software to make it useful for trail hiking. The software is now on its way and I am very keen on installing it soon.
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.
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.
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 is a necessity to any accountant with a laptop. Raised using the keypad on the standard keyboard and could not adjust to using the numbers on a laptop keyboard. This solves the problem.
My i3-540 Intel Retail cpu installed on an Intel motherboard was overheating - hitting 104 C and shutting down. I couldn't run the win7 performance without overheating. The problem was that the supplied thermal transfer for the heat sink wasn't working very well. The Arctic 5 arrived and it would get 5 stars except that, to install it, I had to find 3 things = pure alcohol, a no-lint swab, and an 'old' credit card. If you have all these things handy, then you give it 5 stars. Why can't Arctic charge $1 more and put a little sealed up swab, with a piece of plastic in the package and make the whole experience easy? anyway, now the cpu idles at 32 C, and runs up to about 46 C when working hard in the performance test. It never gets out of the green band of the Intel CPU meter. The instructions were very good, and although picky, they are easy to follow and give good results. Great product.
If you're looking to move your mp3 library to a portable device that you will use everyday, take with you everywhere, hook up to your car, and organize all of your songs easily, get an iPod.If you're looking for an quick and simple little device that you can throw some mp3s on and take on a plane trip or for a run at the gym, then this is the player for you.This player works just like a USB pen drive... just plug it in and copy your songs. No need to install any additional programs! It's lightweight (good for running/biking), has great battery life (runs on AAA batteries), and sounds great with the headphones provided. It has some song indexing controls, but they're not too great... better to just let the player go on random.The only major downside is the limited space. There's only so much you can fit on 2GB... but in my opinion, that's a decent compromise for the size and price!
This little machine seems to be cheaply made. The USB plug in is underneath the scanner bed. Then you have to wrap the cord around and the machine before you can even think about placing the printer in an area near your computer.Plugged it into the computer and the "found new hardware" came up. Went through the process. Error. It failed. ? I followed the de-structions in the book. Still Error. Failed to install. Yet - I could still print. ? Tried it on another computer. Tried a different USB cable. I even tried a different one. (I have 3). Error. Failed to install the driver...After trying several different methods to install the printer drivers - including downloading off the internet - I replaced this with a trusty dusty OLD HP printer.
The Mustek Adventure DV3 camera is fantastic. The battery life is long, outside video was fantastic, and the camera is wonderful. Only one problem found: mp3 player only lasts 25 minutes on new batteries. I added a 512 M SD card for 30 bucks. I still can't believe the camera w batteries, shipping and tax was just $84.
Bought these as they seemed to be a good bargain and got pretty good reviews. While they really do the job with regards to sound isolation, the sound coming out of them is middling at best. While they do a decent job with bass (I'm not a big bass fan myself) the rest of sound is flat and lifeless. I would say the earbuds that came with my iPod actually sound better--this in and of itself, says a lot. Needless to say I will be using these to listen to sound coming from my computer, or maybe at the gym to help drown out the noise there, but they will not be used for listening to music through my iPod.
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 ( 967561-0403 )We love the flexibility of the wireless keyboard and mouse. They are both very comfortable. The only complaint is that the scroll button on the mouse is very loud! It makes a loud clicky sound when you roll it.
yes the shipping is higher than the product... so what... go pay retail at Circuit City or Best Buy etc. if you don't like the shipping... works just as good as the more expensive cables.
I have owned the BDP-S1 for 2 days now. I can't stop watching Monster House. The picture quality on my 1080i HDTV is just spellbounding. I hooked it up to my Onkyo THX home theater in a box with an optical cable and the sound is crystal clear. This product really takes you to a whole new level. The visual clarity is like walking outside on a perfect blue sky day. I see no flaws in the image even with a 1080i TV. Really can't get better than this, at least hopefully not for a few years when I can convince my wife to let me upgrade again.
I bought this camera for my girlfriend last year for her birthday and it has been one of the best investments I have ever made. We took it on vacation with us to Washington D.C. and borrowed a friends macro lens and let me tell you the picture quality was astounding. We are still learning some of the features but for the cost I would say that this is the best entry level digital SLR camera out there.
I reccommend this product to anyone who wants to get out of taking a plastic disposable camera to Walmart to be developed. In that regard, the Picture Station pays for itself. It is easy to use, and picture quality is great.
If you want a backpack that is going to keep your computer safe then you should highly consider this one. It has plenty of features to keep your laptop and equipment safe from shock by getting dropped, bumped, you name it. The zippered area that holds your notebook computer literally has about 1/5 in. - 1 in. thick cushion surrounding it while still leaving room for the largest of laptops. On the very bottom of the bag there is even more cushion and a tough but not hard rubber shell type thing. On the right side of the bag there is a zippered compartment the opens up and reveals a drink holder. At first I though this was silly. I couldn't fathom how a collapsible, mesh cup holder would hold a drink sturdy, but it works. I haven't really tested it with so fast food cups though, only with bottles. The second largest zipper compartment holds your books. There is an elastic divider in the pouch to keep your books and or folders separate. The third pouch has some card holders for business cards/IDs. I wouldn't recommend putting credit cards in there =). Inside that pouch there are a myriad of little "shelf" pockets to put iPods, phones, mobile computers, computer mice. Its really easy to keep everything organized and still be able to store a lot. There is another zippered pouch thats really big. It looks like it could be a large water bottle holder for 1.5 liter bottles. Last but not least there is one last zippered pouch big enough to store a power adapter and maybe some small speakers? Heck if you have a 13 in macbook you can even fit a keyboard in there with it. Its really a great backpack, very sturdy. I only had one issue and it was fixable. Inside the pouch where you place your laptop, on the bottom there is an extra rubber cushion. Its detachable with Velcro to the bottom of the bag. Since I have a macbook which is pretty thin and sleek compared to the laptop market, it liked to slide down in between the cushion and the wall. Easy fix I took some thick cardboard, bent it into a "U" shape and then wrapped it in remnants of a very soft black shirt and stuffed it into the bottom. You cant tell its there, the shirt is softer that the rubber cushion, and thin laptops won't slip into the crevice anymore. Laptops that are like 1.3+ inches thick most likely will not have this issue. But other than that its an awesome bag. I am even tempted to buy an airport express station and pop it in there for the road.
Have had the HP 5610 AIO printer for about 2 weeks. Standard shipping from Amazon and it arrived in 2 days, WOW. I am totally impressed with it. I have tried all the features (copy, print, scan & fax) without any problems. It is easily shared through the PC to other home network PCs and performs standalone just as well. I'm no expert but the printed pictures look great to me. So far very pleased with my HP 5610.
The product is like the store publish on the website. Please read all the description of the product before buy it.
these were just right good highs that when i cranck it up it does not screech in my ear. the filters work great too. good buy overall.
Right after I bought this, the drive wouldn't turn on unless I pressed the button extremely hard. Seagate confirmed to me that the device was defective. All I can say is that if a simple thing like a power button is defective, it doesn't bode well for the device as a whole.
I reviewed numerous reports on the various GPS devices available and finally settled on this one. I have been completely happy with this purchase. I laid out a series of waypoints for a Boy Scout Klondike Derby, and then went back the next week and found them with uncanny accuracy. This device is excellent!
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 bought this mainly for those long shots while on vacation. I don't use it too often, but when I have, it works great. The quality seems good, although I'm not an expert at camera lenses so I'm sure there are better ones out there, but for the money, I think this lens is great.
Received the brand new drive. Installed it in the computer but it is dead. It won't format and is useless. Seagate warranty/customer service then charged me $10 to ship a new one. I will never buy Seagate again. Go with Western Digital.
a great unit, added city nav n. america nt 2008 to it and turn by turn is the best. Off road is good too with compase and alt. a plus.
They sound great, have lots of treble. They have a clear crisp sound, even when playing loud. Party rock anthem sounds amazing! LOL
This one has great performance and quality external hard drive. huge capacity, fast and quite. However don't miss it. If you like to cool design and compact size, don't think about this one. This is big and cheap design outside trim.
I got this as my first digital camera in June 2004. Recomendation was from Ken Rockwell (www.kenrockwell.com). Have been very very satisfied with it and it has produced 1000s of wonderful photographs for me. 4 Megapix is all you need for 95% of the time and it has a larger sensor than most newer compacts, giving cleaner photos.It takes CF cards (interchangeable with my dSLR), 4 AA batteries (easily available anywhere, giving it more flash power & longevity) and fits the hand well. I prefer it to my SD850 because I can also manually adjust everything.Two years ago, the CCD gave out. Canon arranged to replace it free of charge (FANTASTIC SERVICE!!!), thus giving this old camera another lease of life.Its now my vacation/outdoor/rough use camera.
In my house we have all the Zunes and they all are still looking great! Yes, this is bulky, but being Microsoft's first mp3 player it was well done. There are few mp3 players that can get to iPod, making Zune devices the closest. I love Zune, and love how durable they are, sound quality and long lasting!Highly recommend. I agree, Microsoft should have and still needs to market Zune better.
This drive was absolutely fantasic. I installed it in under 4 minutes and it was all ready to go. All I had to do was download the CD Creator 5 updated to 5.01b and now it works with CD Creator! IT IS FAST AND THE PRICE MAKES IT EVEN BETTER! If you want a quality drive for a cheap price, go for this drive. Even comes with NERO for free if you want to use it.
You may wonder why anyone (even me) would need a 256MB card in this day and age; but it's still working. Actually, I even have some 128MB cards, on which I keep carefully-hidden data.
this product is a Great addition to anyones computer! you may not realize just how important it is to have a back up of your music, photos and other files until your unit crashes. this unit can save you a lot grief if you use it to keep your stuff backed up. think of it as insurance. it is also easy to take with you and share files with family or friends.
I bought this remote in attempt to replace several remotes and simplify watching TV. My setup includes a Sony TV, Sony VCR, Sony DVD player, Dish TR40 digital TV converter box, Samsung DTB-H260F HDTV tuner, and a Channel Master antenna rotater. I didn't think I'd ever find a remote that would handle all of these components. This remote is up to the task.The Sony items were a no-brainer. The remote operated these items out of the box. The digital converter box and HDTV tuner were a little more difficult. Codes are provided, but none seemed to work for me. However, since the remote can learn from other remotes, I was able to program pretty much all of the functions into the Sony remote. I used the same process for the antenna rotater.Not all was perfect with this remote. I wanted to program a macro to make it play a VCR tape. To do this, I had to switch my TV input to VHS. My Sony TV has several inputs, and requires three clicks of the "TV/Video" button to get it from it's usual input to the one I use for the VCR. No matter what I did, the macro would only switch the input twice, equal to pressing the TV/Video button twice. If it had done this correctly I would have given it five stars.I still haven't found out if there is a memory limit to how many functions you can teach the remote or how many macros it will run, unlike a one for all remote I also own.One feature I do like is where you can program a button such as "TV" to do more than one operation by holding it down two seconds. I made it so that when you do this it turns the TV on as well as turns the HDTV tuner on. Very handy, especially when you are telling someone unfamiliar with your set-up how to watch TV. "Just hold the TV button down for two seconds, then operate as normal..."
(This review is actually for the VGN-SZ360 model (see below), but most of the information would apply to the SZ330 also.)I got a good deal on this laptop, and having owned Sony's before (VGN-SZ150), I was curious as to the improvements on the newer model.Understand first that the 360+ models not only have twice the memory of the other 300 series 13.3 inch laptops, they also have the brighter screen. Sony already makes one of the brightest out there, but this model has the whiter LED screen which is peerless. The screen is also thinner than the 330 model, which does lessen the weight a bit.I've had mine a week. I will say that the fan stays on more than on my Dell and HP, but that's typical Sony. With an extended battery (same battery as used in the older models--generics available), I get about 3 hours if I turn off the 'turbo' video card. That's a bit less than others of this type, but again, typical Sony.The keys feel a bit soft for a model of this quality, and the speakers are OK. I guess the real kudos of this unit are the brilliant white screen (everything else will seem yellow) and the weight. It's so very light due to the carbon construction, as opposed the magnesium alloy on the 330.All in all, for the price I got it--it's awesome. At regular prices, it may be a bit overpriced. Certainly many would balk at paying $300 or so more for the 360 model over the 330. But it is a Sony, has the Sony feel, and nobody will miss the VAIO logo on the cover.UPDATE: I've used mine a few weeks now. I continue to be impressed with the brilliant screen. I find I never use the hybrid 'speed' setting, choosing 'stamina' instead, and the battery life (extended life) continues to run about 3 hours with the brightest screen. By the way, the keyboard has full size keys which are really nice on a laptop! As is common to Sony's, the cursor tends to jump around during typing, something my HP and Dell laptops don't do. It gets annoying. The memory card 'adapter' is hard to accept on a unit of this quality, and it refuses to accept one of my SD cards. All in all, despite the quirks, this is a magnificent machine. Light, fast, bright, and always drawing comments.
The light is a cute idea.The size is bigger than expected - about the size of the 1st three fingers of your hand put together.I got it for the recording capabilities, which are miserable. No matter how I tried (quiet surroundings, close to my mouth, far away from my mouth, etc) it sounded horribly muffled and distant. Super let down. Don't waste the $$.
If you do a lot of work on a tripod or slow shutter speeds, this little item is the way to go. On my Nikon 8800 I can set either a 3 or 10 second timer, then use the remote to prevent any camera movement from pushing on the shutter release. Also works great for self portaits.
This system has trouble reading Mp3 CD's as well as commercial audio CD's. It lacks a shuffle feature for the MP3's which means you have to listen to 100 mp3 songs on your CD in alphabetical order. It's definately not what I expected and my expectations were high. I sent it back!
EVERYTHING WENT WELL & WOULD BUY FROM THEM AGAIN. I HOPE THEY LAST FOR A FEW YEARS. THE SELLER WAS GOOD ON THE PRODUCT
Excellent price and excellent product compared to similar products ordered from EBay. Product arrived very fast and before expected date.
Again, I will continue to buy all my products from Amazon.com!! Thanks so much!!Sincerely, TAD
I bought this memory card for my mother, and it has been a noticeable improvement for her over a lesser speed memory card. She gets the nature shots she wants.
This router allows a user to easily install the latest firmware from dd-wrt. Running Linux may sound like a job for a highly skilled geek, but this is really easy. Once you have installed the firmware, you are able to easily setup some powerful standard features. With this router, you can setup VPN connections into your home network from anywhere.The basic installation of the dd-wrt firmware is feature rich. Open Source is an amazing technological revolution. This surprisingly simple technology allows us to be more efficient. You will enjoy this product by using the dd-wrt firmware upgrade.dd-wrt is easy to download by googling dd-wrt. Once you are at this site, there is a lot of information available. The dd-wrt software is written to run on many different devices, besides the linksys hardware.1:) Click on downloads, you will see a list of versions. You will find the latest version, they are listed as "dd-wrt.v23 SP1".2:) Find the newest version and click on the link.3:) This will lead you to a page with a list of options regarding micro, mini, standard, etc... You will want the standard option.4:) Within this download is the firmware upgrade, and instructions to upggrade your router.Enjoy the freedom that Open Source provides.
We have had our MX700's for over a year and it has been the best mouse we have had. NEVER any issues with great response and accuracy. I am an avid gamer so this is important! I have read the other negative reviews here and I have to wonder if the real issues were with the users. This is highly recommended for a desktop PC.07/07/2008 Update... STILL own it and STILL LOVE IT!!.
I purchased one of these about a year ago, mostly because I was running out of outlet space and I figured, "Eh, it's probably a good idea to put one of these in front of my stuff." I've never used a proper surge protector before, just the cheap power strips you get at home improvement stores.Never again will I go cheap.We had a large storm one night. Apparently lighting hit the nearby substation and many neighbors lost a lot of electronics: microwaves, washing machines, FiOS routers, computers, TVs, phones, the whole bit. I checked my stuff... nothing came on. Oh no! Then I smelled this power strip: it got fried. Smelled burned, and the lights flickered a little bit when I turned the switch on.I tested each of my electronics individually in the outlet to which this was connected... each one worked. This thing saved my 50" HD TV, my stereo receiver, my DVD changer, my computer, monitor, router, external hard drive, and printer.I didn't even bother with the warranty because I was so happy with the job it did. It performed perfectly. I bought another one that same day.Incidentally, this is the same surge protector we use at work.
It was has a very verly low volume and in big cities,you don't even want to try it.You have to change radio frequency almost every second,it's distracting and the radio noise is just unbearable.It gave me a headach every time a used it,so now I'll keep it if we ever decide on a road trip(if gas got cheaper) outside the big cities maybe it'll work.If you live in a big city,DON'T BUY IT!!!!
I bought this microphone for my kid and it really stands out the clarity with wich it records, the only thing you need to do is to have a set of headphones because the speakers make echoe when recording.Overall i'd recommend this microphone for people who are getting started with this type of devices, it's appearance looks kind of weird but it gets the job done.
I got this for charging both AA and AAA batteries for my digital camera and Mp3 player. It has lived up to my expectations. The batteries charge relatively quickly and the lights inform me of when it is done. The only complaints I have are that the charger gets really hot while charging, which concerns me somewhat, and that the unit itself looks cheap. I also wish that the plug in had fold down progs like most portable devices have these days. That would be a big plus for travel.
Purchased this system in janurary 2004. I have nothing but good things to say about this system however it is distribing that so many people who have purchased this system in late 2003 have had so many issues with the power supplies.As a responsible company Dell needs to address this issue. I however have not had this issue...Knock on wood.
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.
I was like anybody else, which camera to buy? The first thing I did , bought a Pinnacle AV/DV Firewire card and Studio v.9 software package. I have a Nikon D70, so I was looking for a camcorder not a digital camera.I made my decision the "dirty way": I bought 3 different cameras from 3 different stores (made sure they will not charge re-stocking fee if I return it within 2 weeks) I will not mention the stores, but the cameras were my final 3 after extensive online research. Sony DCR HC40, Panasonic PV-GS120 and Canon Optura 65.I took all three home, made a 20 minutes movie with each camera: low light, medium light indoors and outdoors, macro, etc... I've uploaded the movies from the camera I took it with, unto Pinnacle Studio v9, and then I burned a DVD of this 1 hour movie.To make the long story short, I did return the Sony and the Canon, and here is why:- 3CCD really works, you can't match the color separation, even if the "one" CCD is larger and has more pixels.- Panasonic's picture quality was almost broadcast quality, vivid colors and sharp edges, Canon and Sony looked like a very good Hi8.-Canon was horrible in low light, and my palm never got used to it.-Sony's touch screen is Stupid, why would you wanna use your oily fingers on the screen which you are using to see what are you capturing.-Sony's night vision shot might work with 1% of the population, I don't really want to look at grainy green pictures.-Carl Zeiss makes very good lenses, but this Leica is superior to Sony's (notice that Panasonic is using Leica only on their "top" models)If this camera would have a Leica badge on it instead of Panasonic, this camera would be 3 times more $.Please see Panasonic and Leica dicams.-Set the sound to 16 bit and you will better sound pick up than Sony or Canon.-Yes, Sony Steady Shot is better than EIS, but I don't have shaky hands, and never use digital zoom more than the 20x.Few things I would change on the Panasonic:1, The manual focus is weird. 2, use of an internal lense cap. 3, Could use a 20x optical zoom. Other than that, I am very happy with this camera, I've paid $500 at Costco.
Ipods are like the king of the mp3's.They have good storage, great looking peices of equipment, and they soffisticated.The only problem with these ipod nano's, that can also hold photo's,(which i think is very ingenius!), is that they can snap very easily.I know friends that have had these and they have snapped in two halfs, just from dropping them or something.Other than that a great little product that should bring apple some serious money!
I have to use this printer at my work and I am counting the days for it to be replaced with ANYTHING else. This printer is a nightmare. It jams constantly, tearing off the sheets is a pain to do.I do not have one positive thing to say about this printer, if you need something like it, search elsewhere.Avoid this printer at ALL COSTS.
This is a very capable CD player for not much money. It's played every disc I've put in it except one, and none of my other CD players will play it, either. This player illuminates the CDs when the drawer is open to make it easier to read the labels and the disc position. Why doesn't every CD player do that? This is one of three Onkyo products I bought at the same time and every one is a winner!
Excellent! Easy to read display which is what I wanted. Instructions easy to follow. Sound quality is a little "tinny", but not bad overall.
This system fits nicely in the hands. It holds a charge a long time. I owned another brother product. The batteries did not last long. I purchased the AC adapter which was about the same price as the Labeler. Then I was limited by the cordThis cord-free version with long battery life is great. And means that I can take the labeler to whereever the project is. It automatically cuts so there is an even border on each side of the label. I purchased this because it has the ability to connect to a PC via USB port, though I have not used that feature yet.It seemed like I went through the tape that came with the system quickly. It may have been shorter (like a sample) I am on my second cartridge and it seems to be lasting a long time.My only comment is that I think the borders on each side are long--forcing you to use more tape than necessary. But this seems to be how they all work, so I still rate it 5 stars.
I recieved this router and the WG311T PCI adaptor and was up and running in about 10 minutes but with little-no connectivity. After buying a Zonenet antenna to replace the PCI adaptor antenna and placing it on top of the desk I'm at a consistant 5 bar very strong signal. A firmware update for the router helped with the lack of speed but still isn't running at the 108Mbps as advertised. I really wanted to use the password protection/firewall but connection speed went so slow it seemed like dial-up...signals went from a very strong 5 bars to 2 and brief moments 3 bars.I've had this setup for about 6 weeks now and am, for the most part, satisfied with it. After reading the other reviews I hope it holds together.1st wireless set up I've done so connecting 5 comps (2 wired, 3 wireless) with no hassles whatsoever rates 4 stars in my book.
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).
The pictures are awesome, and it's lightweight and compact. It is hard to imagine a better package in this price range, and the D40 with the included lens will do 90% or more of others that cost 3x as much.
It was hard to setup and sync. Battery charging process was weird. Headphones jack was broken in a few weeks.
I've researched other usb to serial adapters having issues, this one was the best rated for compatibility in my opinion. Installed and worked without error on a Windows 7 32-bit pc to a console port on an OpenVMS system. Very happy.
Memory works great and is an inexpensive upgrade that made my old laptop quick again. Very easy to install.
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.
These sockets arrived with 5 short 18ga wires. (labeled on the wires) Not the "Three 12" heavy 14 ga. power wires and two 12" 18 ga. wires" as advertised. I was planning on using these sockets to connect (+/- 45 Amp) compressors via high Amp relays. I'm glad I looked closely at the tiny gauge wires wrapped in deceptively thick insulation. Otherwise these sockets would have caused a fire.
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.
The battery is great, the price was great, the service was great, it arrived in super fast time and I am very happy and would buy this same item again.Mary
When you consider how much you spend on a new CPU and Heatsink why would you use anything less? It's a great product at a very reasonable price and can save you a headache if you attempt to OC.
I am really like this camera it has all the bells and whistles. The photos come out great. I got this as gift and I just wanted to let peopl know it is good choice
This printer is incredibly frustrating to use! I had an earlier version that worked better until it jammed and then broke. This one is terrible - it either doesn't pick up the paper so it thinks it's out of paper, or it jams, or there's some other error. It is a piece of junk. When it does work correctly (and this is after 1 1/2 hours of messing with it), the pictures are beautiful. However, the ink and the paper are not designed well enough to work together despite Kodak's claims -- I always run out of ink before I run out of paper, and you can't purchase just the ink without the paper.Overall, I have to say that few things aggravate me as much as this printer. The reason I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 2 is because when it works, it works great. But it's such a piece of crap that it rarely works. I wouldn't give this printer to my worst enemy!
I decided to buy this product when I saw a recommendation for it from @supercurio on twitter. He said it was a very good product for its price. And I couldn't be happier with it! The headphone is excellent and I'm enjoying every minute I listen to music with it on my Android phone.I highly recommend this product if you want a cheap and great headphone.One con I have is the size of the case. I think it is too little for the headphone. The headphone won't fit comfortably in it.
I received this iPod as a Christmas gift - I would never have gotten it for myself. I mean, who needs 80 GB of MP3 storage and the ability to play TV shows and movies in a miniature screen? Aparently, I do. I love this thing. I have loaded tons of music on my iPod, a season of SouthPark, some old Star Trek episodes, and I have 60 GB space remaining. Plus, the screen quality is remarkable! This is a very cool device - and I am not an Apple fan. One thing - I am told they scratch easily, so I was quick to get a case for it. I suggest the iSee case by Contour Designs.
I recieved my scanner sooner then expected. It was exactly as stated in the description. Small, portable, is clear. It has all of the features plus that I was looking for in a scanner and the price was great. Uniden surprised me with the quality of this product. I recommend it to anyone who wants something portable and dependable.
I don't write many reviews but had to agree with everyone else here - our DVD player broke. This was a gift, unfortunately it's sitting gathering dust in the basement now.
This is a great monitor. I love it because it can be used in either prtrait mode or landscape mode.The screen is bright and the pixels are crisp.
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.
Wow ! It is small. I thought it will be the same size as a regular modem. It is so small that I can hide it inside my palm.Wow ! I set it up in 5 minutes. I follow the instruction and it is up in 5 minutes. I thought this will be a long process as I read from most of the reviews. One GOOD hint, make sure you are getting the new release 2.6. It is compatible with XP. I heard most of the problems are with release 2.5 or older. If you visit the linksys web site and bring up the release 2.5 specification. It never said it will work with Windows XP. If you look at the specification for release 2.6, it said it is compatible with Windows XP. I just got my USB adapter from Amazon.com and it is version 2.6. The diagram it displays is version 2.5.Wow ! It works with different brand router right away. I got a Dlink wireless router DI614+. I plugged in the linksys USB adapter to my desktop. It detected the device. I chose the driver from the CD. It copied the files and it detected my SSID right away. I entered the WEP key and it is up and running.Umm ! It takes slightly longer to find my LAN after I reboot.I powered up my machine. The windows was up and running but I still didn't see the network connection icon at my system tray. I waited for about 2 minutes. The network icon finally came up and I am connected to the internet.It is too bad that Dlink doesn't come with it's own wireless USB adapter. Dlink can provides 22mbps connection. Linksys provides only 11 mbps.... It has been two weeks since I bought my USB adapter. It is still up and running. The DLink wireless hub and the Linksys USB adapter are on different floor, I got 100% signal strength.
I gave this DVD player to my daughter for Christmas last year and the player still runs great. It is very clear to watch it and it's easy for her to use. I did notice that it freezes sometimes when you try to load a DVD after it has been used for quite a while (it's hot.) I just unplug it, wait 5 seconds and plug it back in and it works fine again. Also, the DVD's get loaded on the top, so it needs plenty of "head" room so the lid can open. Those 2 reasons is why I give it 4 stars and not 5.
I've got to say that I'm pleasantly surprised with my Zune. It has a lot of niceties (since a year ago or so) such as the ability to connect to other Zune's or to a WiFi access point that not until recently they were added to the much-famed iPod. The controls are pretty intuitive, navigation is a breeze, the screen is its major selling point and with all due reason: it's very nice and performs very well. To some people the radio feature doesn't matter much; however, to me it's very important to be able to listen to "free," ol' fashion radio stations. Also nice, the easiness to upgrade its firmware (i.e. the software that makes the device work) to have your Zune running with the latest a greatest version (which sometimes adds new functionality and/or improves current features). The video and picture-viewing features are also very well thought out and laid out.In short, I really like this device. I recommend it instead of any of the other competitors (including Apple's iPod, SanDisk's Sansa and Creative's Zen). Great gift (and self-gift) idea!
I bought this to see if it would work with my Uwatec Galileo Luna dive computer. Works great so far! Way cheaper than the Uwatec branded one.
Bought this in conjunction with a VGA to RCA/SVIDEO converter with the intent to hook my Mac Book Pro to my TVand stream Netflix and such. My MacBook Pro (2007) has the DVI or DVI-I out that works with this adapter in that it has the 24pin slots along with the 4side pin slots configured around the + (exactly the connection shown the the picture). I dont know how long Mac used this connection or on which models but if you do have this exact connection then this will work for you.I was able to hook it up to a Monoprice VGA to RCA (super cheap and works fine) adapter and from there to the S-Video connection on my old tv. It took a little while to figure out how to work the VGA adapter properly but once you get a feel for the color/contrast controls every thing works pretty nicely together.So if your looking to connect an older computer with this particular style port connection to your old RCA style television - with the addition of a VGA to RCA converter -, this could be the perfect low price link to your chain.Also, connecting this to your computer will give your screen an odd distorted look for however long you leave it plugged in, and it usually gets rid of my desktop picture, which if i dont correct it later, wont return until after the computer is shutdown and restarted again. I assume this is just what the computer is designed to do in order to properly convert to an analog signal? I don't know but besides the desktop picture issue everything WILL, once disconnected from the converter, return back to normal.
This radio has been a wonderful bathroom accessory for 8 months.It sounds good, and the batteries last a long time.I usually listen to one AM and one FM station, and I put a little pencil mark on the face by each number for easy tuning reference.I highly recommend it.
I got this about 8 months ago and I love it. It has super picture quality and the sound is good too. When listening with headphones Im able to adjust the sound, but I wish it would go just a little bit higher. All the DVDs Ive played have played flawlessly. A nice size, too. It is a great unit for the price we paid and Im very happy with it.
So far so good with the Navigator. I drive 1 1/2 hrs from home to work and I use it almost every day. Minor distortion in the mountains but no big deal. Wish it would come in black. 4 1/2 stars.
I needed a solution for controlling my cable box (which is located in the living room) from the bedroom since both TV's are running off of the same box and, so far, this is a perfect solution.I was a little skeptical of this when it showed up since the packaging looks like it's from the 1984 and I'm pretty sure I saw record players in the photos and diagrams, but it works great for what I needed it to do. The setup was very easy, all I had to do was plug each of them in. Positioning the receiver unit (the one that duplicates the IR beam for the living room) was very forgiving - it's actually flush with the cable box, even slightly behind the front of it on the same shelf, and even though the IR receiver on the cable box is not in it's line of sight, it still works with no problem.
These headphones are perfect for watching tv. They are comfortable and sound great. The surround function is a little hokey but you don't really need it. One thing to remember before putting them back on the stand to recharge: pull the ear pads down all the way down so they reach where the charging takes place. All in all, they were the right price for what I wanted them for.
This cartridge is great for what I use it for. I was setting up my craft room and most of my scrapbook organizers are white so using the clear background with the black lettering stood out great. Plus it's great for journaling in scrapbooks too. I'm still on my first cartridge so it seems to last as well.
This case it too small for the A640. It barely squeezes in, and when it's in the velcro on the top reaches the case body velcro connection by only a few mm. The strap doesn't go through the strap hole but slides out the side and stresses the case. Canon should have made a different case for the A640.
This product has done me well. I am heavy into speakers at my house. With a little adjusting they sound very clear and the bass is smooth and loud. I would strongly suggest these for music and some games. definately better than most other sub and satelite sets!
Bought a car with the Alpine stereo in it that has a mp3 connection. This cable allows me to use my ipod without having to use an fm transmitter. It allows me to control the ipod from the radio so that I can put the ipod out of site and safe. Very satisfied.
The 1 GB card is very easy to use, and holds a tremendous amount of pictures. It is a bit pricey, but worth it compared to the smaller cards I have used.
It's a great camera backpack, excellent construction. I use a 20D + flash + 70-200 + 100 macro + 17-40 and everything fits.I would make it a little bigger, but it's just a nice to have.
I have a 16 speed Sony burner and the disk worked perfect. I was able to download four hours of video on the disk.
I purchased the Linksys 2-port KVM kit. The kit includes the two sets of cables....This unit does everything you'd expect from a KVM. I powered down my two computers, plugged the cables in, powered up and everything worked!!!I've had no problems with it at all! I love the ability to switch between computers using the hotkey. Its CTRL-CTRL for the 2-port KVM. I understand the 4-port has a more complicated hotkey that may be harder to use.I think this is an excellent product! Go for it if you need a KVM.
I bought this product to use with my iPod. Everything you gain from a high-qulity MP3 player like the iPod, you lose when you hook it up to the iRock.The iRock has four frequency choices and none of them worked well. The interference from other FM stations (and a very audible whine on some of the selectable frequencies) made the device almost unusable. The Sony cassette adapter is a less elegant but much better sounding choice.
The City Gear cases are very sturdy and a good choice for storing a large number of DVDs or CDs in a compact space. The pages are easy to flip through to find something, and the pockets are made of a material that will not scratch your discs. The case is compact, easy to carry, and a good storage solution for many different applications. The case lost one star in my review because the older Targus CityGear cases like this were ring-binders rather than having fixed pages. That made sorting and organizing a little easier and probably would allow the pages to lie more flat when you are working with discs. The description does not make it clear how the pages are attached.If you can find this item at a comparable price somewhere OTHER than Amazon consider buying it there -- the packaging job from Amazon was abysmal! The box was too flimsy and large for these items and they sealed it with a SINGLE PIECE of tape and put in very little filler material. As a result, the package arrived with the flaps completely open and two sides torn down the corner of the box! It was clear that just setting another heavyish box on top of it during delivery would easily have caused this damage, particularly with the lack of adequate tape. It was the worst packaging job I have ever received from a company.
These work O.K. and seem to be well made, but they were not made in America like it says in the product features.
The Garmin Nuvi 360 is an excellent product at a great price. Also, it is compatable with a bluetooth phone and works well with hands free calling while in the car.
I do not recommend this product and do not recommend Amazon for products you need to work upon arrival.
I use these with Crestron home automation systems and they work great! The serial control does a lot for how inexpensive they are. There are other units which have more control, but for the price its a good option especially since it also has a video display which most of the higher end units don't have.
The product is probably fine, however, I didn't know when ordering that my TV had to have the correct plugs for it to work properly, my set is probably 15 years old and I don't have any plugs I can use to connect the earphones. Probably my own problem as my tv is so out of date with all the new technology. Your product information should maybe say something about what is needed to make a connection. Hopefully, I'll be able to use them if I ever get a newer TV.
This cord was exactly what I expected and arrived quicker than promised. Iwould purchase additional products for my Garmin from Amazon with confidence.
I should have taken it in to a Radio Shack or someoneto help me "set it up". I really think it is importantfor everyone to have a weather radio. Great price, butI just could not get it to work ! Gave it away, hopingthe person will figure it out, and put great use to it.
Wow, apparently the same problem as all the rest with this pig! One month out of warranty and the machine is deader than a post. The Dell folks say "sorry, Charlie, not our fault we use inferior components" and leave you to wash with the tide.I will try replacing the power supply. My next computer? I'll build the darned thing myself!
This cable works just as well as the $70 monster cable I bought a year ago. If you need an HDMI cable to do the job this is the one plus the price is ultra fair.
I wanted to connect my phone to my stereo so I could play songs/pandora/etc. This works perfectly. If you are looking to connect any portable device to a stereo, you won't go wrong with this product.
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.
The case is well made and has protected my hard drive well, while I carry it in my bag. The elastic band helps keep the HD from sliding out while opening it.
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!
This camera has advanced features that a film photographer will easily relate to; however, a beginner could easily learn how to use this camera using the automatic mode. When pressing the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically senses the amount of light and distance to the point of focus (your friend's face, for example). It takes less than a second, and you are ready to shoot 5 pictures in a row without having to wait for the images to load. You can take more than 250 high quality pictures without ever taking out a card. If you have a PCMCIA adaptor, you can just take the storage card(s) out, put it in the adaptor, plug the adaptor in your desktop or laptop computer, and drag and drop under Windows, Mac, or X-Windows. No slow downloading or special software would be necessary, as the images are saved in the standard &quot;jpg&quot; format.This camera is very convenient, and at the same time, it will give you pictures that will make an impression and will not interfere with events. It is seldom necessary to use flash, even under indoor or dark environments.This is a very practical alternative to a professional 35.
This is a strange one. On MacOSX 10.2.8, it works fine with the DSL modem at 10M, but is a disaster with the school network at 100M. And by disaster, I mean: Kernel Panics. It's the kind of crash where everything stops, the screen dims, and you get the &quot;you must restart your macintosh&quot; in four languages. To address this, I did the following: 1) re-installed the driver (1.1.3); 2) re-installed OSX 10.2.8; 3) re-installed OSX 10.2.8 without preserving user or internet settings; 4) erased my MacOSX partition and re-installed everything from scratch. Still, I get kernel panics within 10 minutes of going online at 100M, and at no other time (even with the card used for 10M dsl; even when card is plugged in but not attached). Note: user reviews of d-link's USB wi-fi dongle for MacOSX record a similar problem.Until this problem is corrected, I strongly recommend against use of this card for MacOSX 10.2.8 installations.
The item is bad, I bought it a few months ago and suddenly it stops working and I loose all my information, the worst thing is that I didn't find a way to return it and have a replacement back.
Its much more useful than the FL-20 which I had before, and the bounce and flash zoom work great on my E-1, C-5050, and C-750. It could recharge a bit faster, but that could be a physical limitation from having only 2 batteries instead of 4 as in the FL-50.
When I bought this, the product images were of the Hoya regular UV filter and not the HMC filter (I uploaded the product package image just before writing this). So I was a little unsure of which filter I was going to get. After reassuring myself of the Amazon A to Z guarantee, I decided to finally buy this.My lens (Pentax 18-55mm DAL lens) already comes with anti-glare coating, but with this, it is even harder to get lens flare. I tried intentionally taking pictures of the sun and bright lights to cause lens flare to little avail, this filter really does it's job! And being the worry wart I am, now I have an extra layer of protection on my lens should I happen to bump my lens into something.This filter is has the slim frame, but my lens cap still fit onto my lens on top of the filter. This filter does not cause vignetting.With that said, it is exceptionally difficult to clean. After 1 hour of polishing with my lens cloth, 1/8 can of compressed air and 4 drops of lens cleaner later, finally decided that it was 'clean enough' and gave in. You cannot see the fine smudges (slight fogginess) until you go and screw it onto your lens. Depending on how OCD you are, you may never get these clean to your satisfaction.
"NOTHING BUT PURE JUNK" !!!!! I gave it a " 1 " rating because that was the lowest!!!!!!!Does not produce pictures as the advertise !!!! I've tried every setting on my Olypmus C750 using the above items and I've had nothing but fuzzy pictures !!!!!!!!
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.
It works beautifully, I just wish it had a light so I could see the menu items when I am not in a lighted area. Other than that, I am very happy with it.
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.
The prduct was delivered on time and in perfect condition. The picture quality is outstanding
I could perhaps be acussed of being a technoglogy neanderthal but this is my first wireless mouse. I am pleasantly surprised by the ease of use and the fluidity of this device. There are a lot of other products with similar features out there. I think that anyone looking for a high feel with low end price would be happy with this product.
Contrary to what another reviewer has said, this works fine with Mac OSX. The sotware that comes with the burner is for OS9 only, but, everything needed to use this drive is built in to OSX already. If you're running OS9, then just install the provided software, If you're running OSX, then just plug it in and go. To write data, just drag stuff to it in the finder, and then use the 'burn' menu item when you're ready. Use iTunes to make music CD's (standard, or MP3. To erase a CD-RW, use the Disk Utility application in the Applications/Utilities folder.I give it 4 stars. Deducting 1 star for the noise level (only when burning), and the fact that the documentation doesn't tell you, and no one at Iomega knew, that you need to use Disk Utility to erase. If you're reading this, then that problem is solved.
I made the modifications to the capacitor as suggested in the previous review and they sound wonderful! Without it mids sound muddled and almost lifeless. I did one speaker at a time to make sure it wasn't just wishful thinking. Even had my wife swap them when I wasn't looking and I could instantly pick out the modified one. Although I just used (two 2.2uf non polarized in parallel) electrolytic caps (did add 0.1uF cap in parallel to possibly improve the higher frequencies) and resistors (two 1ohm resistors in series) that I could get at Radio Shack, cost &lt;$10. Although you could get the same/similar parts at mailorder places for &lt;$3, but after shipping/handling, it would be about the same. Besides, you loose the thrill of getting it done right now.
Lets get straight to the point.Delivery was quick.Packaging benefited what was desired.And the Product has worked perfectly since I got it -- even after a few falls and bangs.Clear. Crisp. Simple.What more do you want?EDIT: 2 YEARS LATER.EDIT: 2 YEARS LATER.2 Years later and I still use this mic.Let me emphasize one thing though. This mic is EXTREMELY sensitive.It can pick up every sound in my room, even if I'm whispering from the opposite wall.You will need to turn it down on your computer.That being said, it's a great mic. I've put it through a tonof use on skype, vent, teamspeak, and mumble.I agree with my original 5 star rating.
This model of the ipod looks amazingly cool! I'd love to own one of these, but there's only one problem. The price! When i planned to buy this product i found that the price was as low as 250 pounds but now it's risen to 300 dollars! And this is just for the 10mb model! I told my brother that i had planned to buy this product and his reply was &quot;they won't catch on, because of the price and the technical parts&quot;. And he's right! This product is clearly an amazing product but with a price like this it won't sell as quickly as cd players or dvd players! For this product to start selling at a reasonable rate we have to lower the price to a reasonable price like between 150 pounds and 200 pounds. Then people will become interested! Also, people have only heard of such a product through the net when it is known that 9/10 people hear of such a product through the television! If we were to advertise the product on television then people would know what it is and how it will improve there life style!
Basically, this thing does whatever you want it to do, except give you a back rub.
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.
This Portable DVD is the best on the market for the price. The screen is big enough to see any of your favorite films and the sound is great too. A great investment.
I usually don't get involved in making a point known like this, but to anyone who is looking to buy a Zune because you believe it to be a good option to the iPod your loved one wants, please reconsider. This is not even close to the same thing. It's not cool, and education wise, doesn't even support pocasting. Making a kid use one of these Zunes is akin to making them ware high-water pants. There is also some doubt as to whether this product will even be on the market half a year from now. If you still feel inclined to purchase this product, I'd encourage you to read Andy Ihnatko's (he's the personal technology reviewer for the Chicago Sun Times) November 23 article on the Zune.
After reading all the reviews with mixed ratings here I decided to give this hub a try. The installation is pretty easy; after all it's just a USB hub; one USB cable to the computer/laptop and one power cable and I was done under 30 secs. I have attached 2 external hard drives (SimpleTech Mini and Iomega) and a Logitech webcam that don't have their own power sources and so far they're all working just fine.I don't have any Firewire devices around to test whether the issue of firewire ports not being powered that was reported by some reviewers here is valid or not. As a USB hub it's working like it's supposed to.I dropped 1 star as everybody else pointed out you don't get 3 Firewire ports. One port is used to connect this hub to the Firewire port on your desktop/laptop so that leaves you with 2 available ports for use. False advertising claims are true.In my opinion, even if you don't need the Firewire ports the price of this hub makes it a good deal for people who are looking for a USB hub. It also looks a bit better than competition. White case and the little piece of soft plastic that let's you keep the hub in a vertical position are nice.If you don't want to risk purchasing this hub after reading the mixed reviews here, go buy the CyberPower 7 port USB hub. It has great reviews. I ordered one for my home office so I will be testing that one soon as well.
After reading some of the reviews, it seems as though many people are not understanding the design behind these really nice earbuds.First design "flaw" I'd like to clear up is issues with the uneven cord length. The reason behind the uneven cord length is so you can take off one of the earplugs without having it dangling below ur waist. you're supposed to wear it behind your neck so if you decide to take one of them off, it will be right on your shoulder when it's time to put it back into your ear.The second design flaw I'd like to explain is in terms of the cord length. The reason the cord is so short is not only b/c ppl wear their audio players on their arms. The reason behind this design is a result of many players coming with a wired remote control. For those of you who have players with wired remotes, you probably know how long the cord can get when you attach a standard length headphone cord to a wired remote. Sony fixed that issue by making the cord shorter.The last design flaw is in terms of the sound. When I first got these earphones, i didn't know they were supposed to completely seal out any external noise. if the earbud is not fitting very snuggly into your ear canal, you won't get the true sound being produced and you will need to move up one size. as soon as the earbud creates a pretty tight seal around your ear hole, you will experience the true capabilities of these earbuds.
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.
The sound and feel of these buds is phenomenal. I will never again use the cheapie ear-bud imitators. However, the pair I purchased for around $40 had a fatal flaw - durability. After only a few months, the cords near the earpieces basically disintegrated on both sides. I repaired with electrical tape for a functional, but ugly, pair. However, only about a month later, the left side sound died completely.Sony may have a warranty to cover this, but it's just too much of a hassle at that point it this is to occur frequently - and from the other reviews here, that appears to be the case.
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.
frequent troubles after anti-virus software download (trend Micro).removednorten before downlad. I bought sr5010nx 2 months ago (amazon) it worksgood. At that time also,, I have troubles to remove the norten. It has taken many hours. I will never purchase compaq presario in future and not recommend it. I will try with norten anti-virus protection, but result is open.Troubles in details:Error message:A problem has been detected & windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer etc.----PS:I have contacted many factory-technicians, but troubleshooting different and in vain until now. Please, take my concern into consideration and replace it, if possble.because amazon has a reputation? Name. customer NC.
I got this camera from my wife for a Christmas gift and we were both upset with it . The software wasent right and the cabels did not work at all the LCD screen did not work on the camera when hooked up to my PC . So my wife agreed with me to take it back and i bought a Sony FD Mavica fd75. i spent a little more money but it was worth it to both of us.
I've been using KVM for many years. I was happy to see the TrendNet tk-408 offered for such a good price... However it was to good to be true. I got a macintosh and a PC machine to work ok, however when I boot the PC on Linux the screen flickers "until warm". I'm not sure why, but the first 10 minutes the screen is on it keeps flickering away. NO, its not the monitor, if the monitor is connected to "the other" KVM (ps2), this does not happen. It may be some sort of USB power issue... Anyhow, its hard to get a hold of support at Trendnet...Still struggling here...
Most power adapters have flimsy plastic tips that just wear out over time. At a former job, our department lent out portables to other departments for special projects. Over the years, we went through a variety of brands of PC laptops... all of them shipped with the cruddiest (if that's a word) adapters imaginable.Apple portables are called portables - NOT LAPTOPS. They are too powerful and ergo are too hot for use on your lap. If it's on your lap, it shouldn't be plugged in. People wear out their portable batteries by leaving their notebooks plugged in 24/7 until they have to be left in.I like the option to remove the plug (aka "duck head") and utilize the thick extension cord... and I like the built-in cord-winder for travel. With the recent advent of Apple's MagSafe power adapter, it's easy to look at this older model and criticize it - but with all things Apple, it was the best and most innovative when it was released.
For those of us with an archaic camera, there is no choice but to purchase the adapter - thank you Sony. Well, my camera was working fine until I put this thing in and now it won't accept it nor any other stick, not even the old ones. I have since read online that it's a common problem and some cameras end up ruined. Hmmm, it would be nice if the manufacturer of this piece of junk replaced my camera, or if Sony came out with a solution to the problem they caused in the first place.
This is an entry level tripod for the lighter range of DSLR cameras. It works well for my Canon 60D since the 60D has a lighter body than the previous model. It is also fairly light for a metal tripod, but it seems to be sturdy enough. Of course it isn't as light as a carbon fiber tripod, but it is also a lot cheaper. It works just fine as a low end DSLR tripod, and that's all it is meant to do. It is far better than any cheap tripod found in Best Buy or some other similar store that sells the cameras that would need it. Pair this with a Manfrotto 496RC2 head, and you'll have a decently priced setup for your starting DSLR.
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.
I have looked at various sites for this product. It is definitely 30% cheaper here than anywhere else. Why shop any more, buy it right now!!!
Took a whole 5 mins to add this to the remote starter very simple. As for leaving a key in the car. sand off the blade edge so it no longer works. The part you want is the chip in the rubber or plastic part of your key
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???
The Beltronics RX65 Red well constructed and has great detection. Very Few False alerts. Before this unit I had a Beltronics Vector 995, that unit had great range to pick up all bands as well and stays quiet. All around I am pleased with this unit, picks up cops from about a mile, great sensitivity to all bands such K, Ka, X , Ku, etc. Laser alerts as well. IF you are buying a radar detector learn to use it by reading the manual and being an "alert" driver, recklessly speeding and not monitoring your surroundings can get you a ticket. don't blame the detector , blame the user. The sum of the rule is the higher you pay for a good quality brand such as Beltronics, Escort ( both Escort and Beltronics are the same manufacturer [...])or even Valentine 1 , the more you pay for them the better detection, range , features and the quieter they are to false alerts. The RX65 feels solid in your hands and has some weight to it, so you can feel the quality of materials when you pick it up. Great features , Great Price ( regularly $350 elsewhere). The setup is easy , but you can custom configure it for more professional use. I would avoid Cobra, Rocky Mountain or Whistler detectors, from personal experience.
I bought the D-510 in mid-November, to get a jump on the holiday rush and to gain some experience with the camera before the holidays. A first timer to the world of digital, I easily got up to speed on this easy to use camera after a bit of trial and error.The camera itself is a breeze. And the quality of the photos is excellent. If you are a typical point and shoot user, 2.1 Mega Pixals is just fine for great photos of all sizes. The D-510 gives you the option of increasing the resolution quality if you want to print larger format photos, up to 8 X 10. Don't listen to anyone who tells you to waste you money on a more heavy duty camera.The only negative comment I can make, such as it is, is that the Olympus software to download photos to your PC isn't the greatest. If you don't read the manual, you'll be completely lost. However, most newer PCs (and you need a newer PC anyway) offer good alternatives, like Dell's suite of photo [Amazon.com], and is fabulously simple, and offers great editing capabilities.Long and short, the D-510 bundle is a super value. I've seen the same camera in retail outlets for $20 more than I paid without the recharger, batteries and case. Throw in the tax and I figure and free shipping and I saved $100.Buy this camera!
I got these a while back and immediately thought they were the best sounding (moderately priced) compact headphones I'd ever used, not to mention most comfortable. I love that I can wear them for hours without getting any pain anywhere. They also deliver clear bass and do a great job blocking out surrounding noise, and have an added benefit of not falling out of my small ear canals the way all other earbud style headphones had done in the past.Why two stars, you ask? Because the black rubbery coating that covers the wires completely disintegrates unreasonably quickly with just normal use! I bought my pair, and later, because I liked them so much, I recommended them as a gift for someone to give my boyfriend. He uses his headphones every day, so his pair disintegrated even faster than mine (within months), completely exposing the thin coppery wire underneath, which of course can't stand up to wear without covering, and soon they stopped working completely. Shortly afterward, mine started to disintegrate too, and although they still work, half of the wire is completely exposed and hanging by the coppery thread.We are both responsible electronics users, too, so they were definitely not subject to any abnormal hazards or moisture. It's almost like the rubbery black stuff just starts to melt. First it becomes pliant and starts to change shape with pressure, and then it just starts to break away. Even though I love everything else about them, they have no value if they break after a small amount of normal use! :(
Great looks and large display. The sound quality is excellent. I really like the dual alarms and having the alarm options of buzzer, radio, or CD. The price is competitive to discount stores as well.
Too bad I did not see other reviews here first. I purchased this only to find out it does not see my Viking 256MB CF card. Sandisk tech support wants me to keep checking their website to see if problem has been resolved. To date, not yet.
This book was less about fringe UFO cults than I had expected. The author spends a great deal of time- most of the first part of the book, in fact- discussing just what science and aerospace actually know about extraterrestrial life and what the important scientific issues and questions are. (It turns out that when scientists talk about extraterrestial life, they actually would be pretty happy to find so much as a microbe or a stray radio signal and even the pursuit of these fairly humble goals is plagued with frustration.)The author keeps it interesting because he includes very human portraits of the scientists involved and has an entertaining, whimsical touch in his presentation. He also seems pretty good at just clearly explaining science for lay people.When he does finally get to the popular UFO movements, his approach is both skeptical and respectful- just as he is with hard-science types like Carl Sagan. He lets the eccentricities of these movements speak for themselves and never mocks anyone even though the reader knows that science hasn't found anything like what the UFO enthusiasts seems to imagine. Especially interesting was his examination of the development of the Roswell craze.He introduces important issues and then lets them arise subtly throughout the rest of the book. If we are not alone in the Universe, then where are the others? If something happens to intelligent life before they reach the stage when they can contact other worlds, what is it? And the toughy: What is going to happen to US? Specifically, do we need to watch the skies and visit other worlds or should we just take care of this planet and assume that all will be well with the Universe?Underlying all of this are anecdotes indirectly illustrating things like the tension between faith and reason and between what we think we know from the media and the way things actually are. The book amuses, informs, disquiets, reassures and entertains all without hitting the reader over the head with conclusions.The only problem with it is that sometimes it's just a little bit too chatty and open-ended. At other times, however, this is the book's most delightful quality.
Batteries last about 30 minutes in this thing- it only works when it wants to, even in the car- don't buy this!
I am only a teenage, and am to young to work. I spent the hundred for this player, and some extra for rush delivery. I have never made a worse purchase.Ever since i bought it it has had trouble playing certain cds. even ones i bought at music stores. Then my friend droped it about a foot onto a plastic chair, and since i have only been able to play one cd.DO NOT BUY THIS PLAYER. If you want a good player buy a sony or an iRiver, but do not buy this one.
this lens does work well for canon s3 is, at max zoom it has little to no bluring on the edges. the lens was a bit longer than i expected. i would use the lensmate adapter with this lens because it fits more snug than the one canon offers. would recommend too anyone
Love the extendable snooze. Sounds decent. CD player and aux jack are very nice. Dimmer switch has three settings for very good brightness adjustment.Suggested improvements:1) Auxillary jack should be in the side or back so that the cable doesn't stick out. Currently, it's in the front right below the Sony logo.2) The CD player does not play MP3/WMA files. From the product description, I was under the impression that it did. I shopped around and this was the only unit that didn't imply it couldn't do this. Why hasn't alarm clock design caught up with modern technology?
This was my second attempt to attach a wireless router to our hardwired network at home. I am not a tech geek, but have worked on my own pc's since the days of IBM XT/dos. The last router I tried (linksys) was a headache to install. It took a weekend to get the settings right, etc.This one is simple. Really, really simple. Which was a good thing since there was no phone number for tech support to be found anywhere in the documentation or on-line (my one complaint).I put in the cd, followed the instructions from the booklet for adding on to an existing network - and it worked. I cannot emphasize how fast and easy the process was. The router's range spans our large 2 story home, with very few dead spots.The installation booklet is very well written and actually explains what the acronyms mean. Don't know what the heck DHCP is? The booklet explains what it means, what it does, and why it might effect you. Then it explains how to change the settings, step by step. I paid $$$ last time for a separate book which didn't explain it nearly as well.This is a terrific product.
I wanted to upgrade my camera from a small point and shoot and a freind, who's really into photography, recommended the Nikon D40. I bought an after-market Nikon zoom lens to go with it and couldn't be happier. Traveling thru the Grand Canyon and Vegas right after Christmas, my wife and I took 800+ photos and have created numerous albums since then. Very satisfied and dealing with Amazon for this purchase was as simple as could be. Highly recommended.
After being very satisfied with the Linksys Wireless AccessPoint/Router, I was amazed at how difficult it was to install the WPS11. I literally spent approximately 10 hours attempting to intall the printserver on my very simple network (running Windows XP on my desktop) including three separate telephone calls with the Linksys customer support people. The user's guide/ operating manual leaves alot to be desired. It doesn't even begin to address how one needs to configure a system to get the printserver to work. The Outcome: Over the course of an hour, Linksys customer service got me up and running and the product works great. Linksys should seriously re-think its installation guide / procedure.
These earphones are the best. The sound quality is great and the best thing is that they stay in place, even while jogging!
I have tried em all ant this is the best. I glanced at the instructions pluged it in pushed da buttons tuned my FM to the found dead air and it just worked. Almost as simple and elegant interface as the iPod itself. Another good is you have your iPod fully functional as soon as it kicks on. It does not seem to power off when the car does so unless you like to run your iPod battery down pause it on removal.
Even though the recording was packed securely in the box, when I used it for the first time the entire front came loose. Since I need the recorder for academic purposes, I could not send it back then wait for another one. Also, there was only one in stock. This time I got had!
We are not yet receiving HD input, but decided to be ready when we purchased this TV. The analogue signal we are getting on cable still manages to produce a gorgeous picture. Very high contrast which makes for really enjoyable viewing. I don't really have any complaints, BUT I think I was shipped a previously opened box...that may have been returned. Amazon has not ever done that to me before...but I think that happened this time.
this is a good unit, im lazy, so i dont want to spend my time wiping cds, and making sure i dont scratch them. This little unit takes care of it all with the push of a button. Just hit start and it spins away and washes the little cd, then it starts spinning the other direction and drys it.it can be used either with an A/C adapter or with 4 AA batteries.Heres the problem, and why it lost 3 stars. These dont last long at all, i dont know if its a design flaw or what, but they seem to last about 6 months, and i dont use mine very much either. So far i have purchased 3 of them, and they all seem to break with in 6 months to a year.I tried contacting the company tht makes them, but they dont respond, so, if you have another option, id go with it, and try to shy away from this one.
I've had the linksys for 3 weeks now, and after spending several hours myself trying to set it up, I brought it to the office and had an IT person work on it. He has been unable so far to get it working properly. I'm not a technical person, and I would just warn those of you who are similar to myself, that unless you have technical friends who can help you thru the setup process, you might consider going with a different product. The setup CD was WORTHLESS!
Not all SD cards are the same! Please be aware that SD memory cards and Garmin SD Data Cards are totally different animals. Even though Garmin's website shows that you can use micro SD cards with SD adapter in a particular GPS, that is different than a Garmin SD Data Card.Otherwise I'm sure that for the right application, this is a great device!
I bought this tv 2 weeks ago. Hookup and setup was straight forward and quick. Picture is very good and with HD, fantastic. I would recommend this set to all potential purchasers.
This bag is perfect sized for my Sony 305 camera and was the best price anywhere.
This backpack works great for airline travel and all around just taking along your laptop, iPad, cameras, chargers, meds, bagged liquids, sweatshirt, etc. The side pockets worked great for easy access to passports and boarding passes. It actually fit under the seat in front of me on the airplane once I took out the laptop which I always use to watch movies when in flight. It has a laptop sleeve which protects the laptop and I use my own neoprene iPad sleeve. All of my devices that I need to access at the airport or on the plane are in easy reach with this rolling backpack. I love the plaid color inserts which help it stand out from all of the solid black ones. I prefer this over other lighter colors which get dirty looking easily. I would highly recommend this for students, travelers and those living in a high rise!
Very happy with these CDs. Arrived quickly, look great, just finished burning 15 CDs and they all work. Would definitely buy these again. Like another reviewer, bought with the Maxell multicolor CD sleeves. Looks great for the party favors I made for my son's birthday party!
I did a lot of research before I selected this lens case. It holds my 70-300mm with the sunshade on plus it attaches to my Tamrac camera bag. It fulfills what I need. Great buy.
We have a view of the ocean, but could not afford an expensive telescope. These work very well and it is nice to have binocular lenses. Perfect choice for our needs.
My fridge start relay/ overload broke,the oem part is so expensive to replace untill I found this one...it's cheap and works great, just make sure to get the one rated for your compressor.
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 was pleased to find this alternative to the OEM replacement. The price was great, the shipper exceeded expectations and got the battery here before their projected receive date.I was pleased the battery fit perfectly and I did not have to scavenge cables or jumpers from the old battery; I slid the old battery out, unhooked the cable, slid the new one in and connected the leads.I was back on-line in a matter of 5 minutes. Highly recommend this item as a cost-effective alternative to the OEM replacement.I cannot vouch for battery longevity since I have had this item installed for only 2 weeks, but so far it has not wavered in performance.
I purchased this hard drive as a back-up for my IMac. It was as simple as could be to install. Just plug in and GO! Very quiet in operation too. And if that's not enough, it looks great and matches the sleekness of the IMac. I would reccommend this drive to anyone looking for a good external hard drive, Mac or PC.LaCie d2 500GB Quadra Hard Drive
I've owned the Model Two radio with the Sub-woofer accessory for five years now. Initially, I wasn't happy with the cost until I listened to it the first time & then the cost didn't matter. Sounds better than my Harmon-Kardon AVR with Bose surround-sound speaker system.Pro's: Simple to use; Nice warm "vacuum-tube radio" sound like I remember hearing from my Grandfathers radios as a small child (I half expect to see the soft orange glow of the vacuum tubes peaking from behind the grill); Compact, sturdy & solid design; Very, very high quality components made of steel, wood and aluminum rather than plastic, plastic and more plastic; Does only a few things, but does them extremely well.Con's: Limited cabinet and face-plate finishes and color choices; No surround sound option (two speakers sound so good,four would be amazing); Sub-woofer adds some to the sound, but should do more for the cost; No remote control (ipod dock with remote plugged into the auxiliary input is something of a substitute).If only it had (in order of importance): Network connectivity to computer music files & related online and satellite radio subscriptions; Small usable remote control; Surround-sound capability.
I've always been a fan of TDK products and this 100 pack spindle of DVD-Rs is no exception.Quality product at an almost unbeatable price point. How can you go wrong?
I just received this item and put it through it's paces, and this is worth it's weight in gold.i moved into a condo that has dirty power. it wasn't a big deal until i bought a mesa boogie amp. this amp is extremely sensitive, and when playing at home has a horrible hum/ buzz that makes recording impossible, and home play less than tolerable. i have furmans and ebtechs in line with this thing, and they only take the edge off of the hum. nothing against those brands, as they work well other places, just not in my place.an electrical engineer/ musician at work told me about these, so i figured i'd give it a shot. IT WORKS. it took some nasty dirty electricity, cleaned it up and made it quiet as a mouse. i couldn't believe it. i can play at home without getting mad, and i can record with it.this little baby will go to every gig with me to keep my amp sounding pure. i highly recommend it to any musician that has issues with dirty power.
I returned this camera case because it will not hold the FZ8 and the lens adapter plus the sun shield that come with the camera. I purchased a polarizing filter and I couldn't even get it inside the camera case without possibly damaging it by forcing the compartment closed. It did hold the extra battery nicely. For my needs it won't work. If you don't use the lens adapter or sun shield or a filter then this is probably what you want.
I tried the terk version of this antenna, which was more than double the cost. It picked up the same channels with lower signal strength. I live in Phoenix with this was able to pick up all channels with greater than 70% signal strength. Which is surprising since I live on the far north side of Phoenix and this antenna is not amplified. I paired this with an amplifier and now I have no problems with all channels.
I shopped around in order to find the cheapest price for this ink cartridge. I just could not see paying what everyone else was pay for the exact same item. Thank you for being so much cheaper.
Bought this to take my xbox games on a trip. be warned though, on the inside cover there are slots for the disks, instead of a full 72 slots on the page things.
Works great, just as advertised. Clear, sharp video, even in low light conditions. My only beef is that the Microsoft software is optimized for use with MS LiveCall; I'm using with Skype and some fun software features included on the driver CD do not work within Skype, i.e face tracking, user defined background scenes.
I bought these to replace the standard iPod and Sony ear buds. I was under the impression that I would get a much deeper bass response. I was wrong. The bass reproduction is simply horrid. I read somewhere there is a "break-in" period. I have found this not to be true. They sound just as bad after 50 hours of listening as they did brand new. This is my first pair of Sennheiser and am very disappointed. I know they are low-end headphones - but I expected more. My recommendation is to keep researching.
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.
I have an old CM11A I use to control my X10 devices, and I'm not ready to upgrade yet, and this handy device allows me to use it. You can use about 20 different COM ports, so it's flexible, though I just use COM2.
Again I rated this item as I did, because They are much cheaper here and easier to get, then going out to a store.
There is not much to say about this product. It is designed to adapt an apple-only plug to a dvi monitor. The F2E9142-WHT does it's job simply and well.
The battery was received before the promise date. The product was what was advertised. The product worked great. Would definatly buy again. A++
Great product! I've used one of these in Iraq and it performed well. I've since returned from the "sandbox" and have ordered three more as Chistmas presents for family members. Since some of my family are older and less computer literate, I wanted something that had an auto focus feature so that they wouldn't have to mess with all that. The Smart Sound and Smart Light features make it a more pleasurable web cam experience as well. These cameras come with a stand so folks with a desktop computer can enjoy these as well. Like I said before, this is a great product and will make a great addition to your computer "arsenal".
I use this in a private high school classroom with a SmartBoard. The wireless keyboard and gyro-mouse free me up to move around during PowerPoint presentations. I like being able to take the keyboard and mouse and give them to a student to use. The students think the mouse is cool and enjoy helping out by having the mouse and keyboard at their desk. For fun, a teacher can give one student the mouse and the other the keyboard to see how well they can work together. As with any wireless product, it is sometimes not as reliable/accurate as I would like but overall I have found it to be acceptable for classroom use.
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.
We bought it to replace a broken cable. It's an exact replacement for the broken one and works like it's supposed to.
I was really happy to find this player available on Amazon, since my wife and I enjoy watching Asian films, which for the most part are in Region 3 and would not play on any of our existing equipment.We haven't had any problems with the machine at all and would happily recommend it to anyone who appreciates foreign films, subtitles and all.The most recent example was the big screen release of 'The Lake House' with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. It was a remake of a Korean film from 2002 title 'Il Mare', which we were able to locate on an Asian media website. However, it was (and is) only available as a region-3 DVD.The Daewoo region-free DVD player is a most welcome additon to the film lover's home theater setup.
The Panasonic Home Theater System is the best bang for your buck. The only negative drawback to this system is that it is not to be used as a digital amplifier for external systems - however it will do a single L/R analogue input no problem. So if you want to hook your television, hi-fi or games console, into this unit then it will have to be done via an analogue line. This means if you are looking for an amplifier for several inputs from other sound sources then THIS IS NOT FOR YOU and at the price it is clear that the item is intended for limited purposes and is not a full blown digital IN/OUT sound system (be prepared to pay the $600 + mark for these types of systems that are only for advanced system setups). Although no true digital input is achievable you can always choose a digital OUT to analogue IN cable as an addition. However when all said and done I have my PS2 and TV hooked up to this box using analogue connections and it is fine and works but really the heart of this package is in the DVD player's quality and the SOUND.The item has 3 front speakers, 2 surround and a woofer. The sound is sublime for the price. The picture quality is well above average and the functionality is pretty outstanding. The system is simple to setup (took me 20 minutes out of the box) and can play nearly every DVD disc format (including MP3, CD-R, CD-RW) and has several sound formats to choose from (DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Surround and Stereo). Also each sound format has several variations for room shapes and sizes. You can also adjust the levels of each speaker individually. The unit then gives you multiple options for screen sizes, playback types, picture quality etc. In short there is nothing this player is missing except for maybe some advanced features like zooming in on frames. If you are looking for an out-of-box home DVD theatre system then this is the package to get. The tower also looks funky and the ejection system is beautiful. I would encourage those who are looking for a good DVD system and who do not want to spend unreal sums of money to give this one a try. It is far from disappointing.Pros:1) Great Sound and a very nice speaker system to boot.2) Multiple sound formats and disc types can be played back on the unit.3) The DVD player has multiple options to choose from.4) The quality of the DVD image beats the XBOX or PS2 any day.Cons:1)Load up times take a few seconds.2)No true digital in/out.However for some reason I prefered the design of the Panasonic SC-DM3 Home Theater System and think it might even be a little better.
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.
The like everything about the printer/scanner/fax on the days that it works. The problem is that only works for a while and then it says that there are two ink tanks of the same color installed (which of course is not true). It won't let you print with this error. After trying to reset it in other ways I end up popping out the ink cartridge that it says is a duplicate and reinstalling it. That fixes the error every time...BUT the next error says you've installed a refilled ink cartridge and once again you can't print. Or it can't recognize the cartridge when you put it back in. The only solution I've found is to replace a 3/4 full ink cartridge with a new ink cartridge. That's not cheap, but cheaper than throwing a brand new printer out the window. I should also mention that I've only ever used Canon brand ink cartridges that are brand new. So, the printer is great if you don't have these problems, but are you willing to take that chance?
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 bought this in 2004 and Wireless G was just coming out. I have no complaints ever since. It has worked straight from the box and regular firmware upgrades have been available from linksys. I also have a linksys PCI cards and those to have worked flawlessly. I wold highly recommend this router to all out there. It also has working software that won't crash your system from linksys that make so those less savvy then I can configure it and be up in running in about 10-15 minutes.
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.
I purchased these from my college's computer store 2 weeks ago and I have to say they are pretty good. I use them for when I'm listening to music while I'm studying, gaming, or watching a movie and I can't hear anything but what I'm listening to which is how I like it! The headphones are comfortable against my ears and a little snug on my head but I can bear it. The subwoofer works good. I would just recommend not having the bass up all the way. Let's just say that Skullcrushers are a suitable name for these headphones. If you like listening to music like me, with the volume loud, having the bass loud isn't the best idea. Also, the battery (on the subwoofer) wears out fast if you either have the bass up loud for a long period or forget to turn the bass of when you're not using the headphones. I already had to replace the battery since I'm guilty of the latter. On the other hand, with the bass off, the volume does not go very loud which would be nice especially if I don't want the bass all the time. The carrying case is handy, but even after folding the headphones, it's still kinda bulky and hard to fit into my purse or backpack. Overall, a good pair of headphones for the price, just be weary of how you use them.
My digital photo needs are limited. I want to send snapshots to grandparents and take pictures for eBay. I've tried a couple near $100 digital cameras and they were close to worthless, especially for closeups of products, and both were returned. Recently we bought a Sharp ViewCam and so I thought I'd try a Video Capture product. Dazzle advertised just what I wanted -- and, a surprise in today's market, it actually did what its makers advertised it would do! I was surprised at how clear my stills were -- more than adequate for my purposes. Actually, the quality is not that bad -- no one will mistake me for Ansel Adams, but considering I'm using a video tape to digital translation I'm very happy with the close-up detail. I've got some pretty pictures of my kids on the computer now. I have tried a couple short videos and wouldn't suggest this product if that is your main object. I was looking for a digital still camera substitute and I'm very happy with my choice.
I bought DCRHC40 because of the compact size and because it was a SONY product. But, I hate to say that the whole HC series of camcorders come with a motor noise when you put a tape in it, which gets recorded on tape also. You can hear the noise even when the unit is in standby mode. The noise goes away when you switch to Memory Stick mode. If you don't have too much noise around you when recording, you will clearly hear the motor noise on playback.I sent mine to Sony Service Center for repair, thinking it was only my unit that had the problem. But, the Sony technician told me that he tested out some other units and all of them have the motor noise. He said he even checked the DCRHC20 and DCRHC30 and they too have the motor noise. They sent it back to me saying "No Fault Found".I also went to the local store with my miniDV tape and checked out DCRHC40 and DCRHC65 (which is a larger model), and they too have motor noise. I called Sony Customer Support and even after talking to 5 different people and 2 weeks of arguing with them, they did not refund my money. They said they could not do anything about it because it "meets factory specifications". I asked them to tell me how much motor noise in decibels (dB) was in your specs. They had no answer for that, I told them that "specifications" means that you should have "specifics" on how much noise is allowed. Sony Customer Care was just using "meets factory specifications" when there are no specifications on the acceptable noise level at all.I did not expect this from a Sony product and Sony customer care.Please consider this motor noise issue before you buy any of the DCRHC series of SONY camcorders.
It appearred esy to setup. The docs said "requires an IDE drive" so I plugged one in (an old one). It didn't work and I found this in the help:"If the green LED blinks 4 times at 1~2 second intervals, there is an ATA5 or older IDE hard disk plugged to SC101 that is not supported. SC101 works only with ATA6 or newer IDE hard disks."
This is very user friendly. This is my first camcorder and it is awsome! With the prices of all the recent technology, this is worth the money for what it's for.
El iPod de 80Gb es un excelente dispositivo para llevar, ahora si, TODA tu m&uacute;sica a donde quiera que vayas. Videos, Fotos y M&uacute;sica en un solo dispositivo hacen que pr&aacute;cticamente olvides el uso de iTunes, a menos que compres otro disco o descargues m&uacute;sica.Lo &uacute;nico lamentable del iPod es que no tiene una interfaz de iTunes para Ubuntu (linux) lo cual me ha complicado sincronizar la librer&iacute;a de m&uacute;sica con el iPod... no es tan sencillo como lo har&iacute;a en Windows XP o MAC.
I had a Linksys router for several years then it stopped working for no known reason. I bought the Belkin router because of the low price and good reviews. I thought I would give it a go. I am very happy with the choice. The Belkin router was easy to setup. I only had to use half my brain to get up and going in 10 minutes. I would highly recommend the Belkin router to anyone looking for a good value. It is an awesome product. Thank you, Belkin!
This unit was sent as a replacement for a stolen 2730 with GXM30 ant. At first I missed the 2730 but after using the Zumo for a month now, cant say I miss the 2730 at all. The ability to move the unit between car and bike is a huge plus, or the ability to use the unit with its internal battery is a huge plus. Jump into a friends car and just sit it in a console, it picks up the gps signal just fine. It even works in every room of my house unlike the older garmin units that required a clear view of the sky. The GXM30 ant is the only gripe, it plugs into the cradle and can be somewhat of a hassle to switch back and forth between vehicles.While other GPS units might work better in different applications, the ZUMO hits the spot for dual use in a cage and on a bike. Plus the form factor allows one to put it in a jacket or back pack for use any and everywhere.
Not purchased at Amazon. The CD player didn't work at first.I'm going to let this cd play before I pack it up to be returned. Luckily I have a plan "B" It's just junk from head to toe. If you really hate the person you have to buy a gift for this is the right item to buy.Flimsy wiring. The speakers are non-existant in weight and quality. No bass, no controls. The tuning knob crunches along like an old rusty tube radio.This would have been my first Coby item.
I gave the product 4 stars, but it's a judgement call between 4 and 5 stars for me.The product did exactly what I wanted it to do, and was incredibly easy to setup. No complaints there.My home setup is not so advanced (nor are my ears) that I could notice a difference in the quality of the sound, or the picture, but I do believe it was there.The reason I got this device was simply because while I don't have a great, massive setup of equipment, it is decent, and there is a lot of money there that I don't want to have to replace right now. I've noticed lots of "surges" and "pops" and the like from my equipment when different things in our house turn on or off, and it started worrying me. For less than $150 I'm able to isolate out all of those things and hopefully protect my investments further.If you don't have some sort of protection device (forget the crappy power cords as those things don't really do anything to the level of surge that's going to hurt your equipment) you really should look into this product before they are gone at this great price.
This camera is my first DSLR. I am absolutly satisfied with this camera. My brother owns a D90 which i was planning to get after 6 months of practice with the D40. But im totally fine with this camera and it is hard to tell the difference between the d40 and d90 in image quality. Im going to stick with the the d40 for now and perhaps will make an upgrade to the d300 hopefully next year. The only issue i had with this camera was its lack of dust proof sensor. i have had to get this camera cleaned professionally twice already. I have also started to spot dead or stuck pixels on the photos recently but this is very minor as it can be fixed by adobe photoshop in 5 seconds. In terms of size this camera is perfect for me since i don't have the strongest grip and wrists. Another note, the stock 18-55mm lens lacks VR but it is in my opinion more superior to the 18-55mm VR optically. The VR lens will help you out in darker places. I decided to sell my stock for a VR version. For now im sticking with the D40 until i upgrade to my dream camera the D300.Pros:- Excellent photo quality- Excellent lens provided- Size is compact and ergonomic- Has lots of features for its price- Low noise level on 200-1600 ISO- Large LCD screenCons:- Sensor is prone to dust and dirt pollution- Stock lens lacks VR (image stabilization)- Lacks 50-100 ISO levels
Very easy lens, to take the result is also very good! I recommend a friend also bought, I hope that he will like it.
I used these for about 3 weeks before returning them. If I didn't know how much I spent on them, I would say they are ok. There is something about spending a lot and expecting a lot. Well, find another pair of earphones, these have a decent sound, mid-range bass reflex and get uncomfortable after an hour of use. They are basically ear plugs with a small driver on the outside. If I paid $40 for these, I would keep them. Anything past that is simply not worth it. That small driver doesn't really compare to a good over-the-ear type headphone set.
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.
Be warned that this version does not have expense tracking - one of the basic functions that many people (especially repeat Palm customers) expect to find on their handheld. And it is not easy to find 3rd party software that has down-loadable expense tracking software (at least I haven't found it yet).What were these people thinking? Or were they?
I've been waiting for a functional in-dash GPS device for our Honda Odyssey. GPS wasn't offered for this vehicle the year it was assembled. However, this GPS offers IPOD connectivity, backup camera connection and we've added XM Radio to it. DVD playback too. We like that Panasonic provides updates on their website and it's easy to apply using a SD Card. The most recent update converted the maps from 2D to 3D, nice enhancement.
I bought a Bravo II in 2006. Very obtuse to understand and set-up. Buggy software. Many fights with the machine to get a job done. After a couple of years, wouldn't print properly... color ink would print one good one and then following jobs didn't have correct color (i.e. aqua logo only rusty red). I replaced wiper blades, repeatedly put in new ink cartridges (very expensive), many calls to tech support, sent unit back last winter for repair and it came back with same printing problems. Burns DVDs fine, although sometimes there is a bunch of stop/starting to get it to work, but the printer is totally unreliable. It has provided me many hours of frustration. Tech support was poor and unable to correct problems, therefore providing me with many more hours of frustration. It is clunky, crappy, and unreliable. Expensive, too. Where is a reliable alternative for Mac OS?
[...]It's great finding a combo CD/cassette deck. For old schoolers with a large collection of music in these 2 media it's invaluable. It's a very fair price. This machine seems identical to the much more expensive TASCAM model
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 bought the JLABS Earbuds Travel Case to protect my earbuds, since I always carry my earbuds with me, in my schoolbag, or when traveling. This earbud case has a great build. It's very sturdy. The size is perfect, after you wind up your earbud wire to store them in this case. The design looks quite pleasing, and gender neutral. I liked this product so much for carrying around my earbuds, I bought a replacement from Amazon after accidentally losing my last case during a plane trip.
Does not compare to Toshiba HD-XA2 for Upconversion. Blu-Ray may be fine but nothing compares to the Toshiba HD-XA2 for Upconversion that is out there on the market.
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.
Bought this on Thanks Giving and set the course from Chicago to NY. Sailed, flew on the 800 miles voyage as if I have been trucking on these routes all my life.What does it do for me?A. Enhances Safety. B. Better Driving. C. Saves Effort. D. Gives Knowledge. E. Allows me to listen to music on car system. F. Acts like a radar display /infrared vision goggles at night. G. Makes me see the road, bends, contours for 2 to 3 miles ahead. F. Has LED turn indicators.Main Lesson. It takes about 1 week to learn to listen and be friends with the machine. Where I have local knowledge, I tend to show off to the machine & quarrel with it, when I do not know, I follow the machine. In the beginning, I tended to look too much at the display, now I look outside in front, only listen, glance at the display and obey. It helps. I have stopped mixing of the routes i.e. my knowledge + machine knowledge. If I know, I drive my way, if I don't, I follow the machine. This is peaceful safe driving for me.1. Directions A to B. If I take a wrong turn because of my mistake, it puts me back on route. The routes that need a Left U Turn mid way on road if permitted and away from traffic lights, amaze me most, as I always hug right most lane.2. Advisories. 2 miles to a maneuver, an announcement as well maneuver indicator arrives at the left bottom corner. Same is repeated at 1 mil, 1500 feet to go. right till 30 feet with executive "order" to turn.3. So one is ready, looking out for the exits.4. Maneuver Progress Meter. At 600 feet to go, the Left or Right LED starts blinking BLUE, the progress meter stars filling up vertically.5. Executive Command. At 300 feet to go, LED starts blinking RED (from Blue Color). At 30 fet to go the voice prompts the maneuver. Example "Turn Right". One gets notice at 2 miles, 1 mile, 600 ft, 300 ft, at 30 feet an executive prompt. I can not make an error!6. Accuracy. Plus Minus 10 meters but amazing. For example as the Progress Meter is showing an approaching Y shaped Exit Right, the execute voice command, filling up of the Maneuver Meter, all synchronized as one just touched the throat of the Y.7. Voice Prompts. All major roads, turns, bearing right/left, sharp left/right ( if more than 90 degrees are announced at 2 miles to go, which give 2 mins notice to adjust speed, change lanes, start looking out for the exits,8. Maneuver Pictures. At the same time at left bottom corner the maneuver is shown graphically i.e. 45/90/145/180 turn right/left.9. Multi Maneuvers. If there are more than maneuvers, they are shown sequence in the left bottom corner.10. Voice Quality. Crisp and humanly. I call the machine prompts "Natasha's voice". Very good voice compared to other machines,11. Main Benefit. One can see a route up to 2 miles ahead. All bends, contours, woods, rivers, lakes, exits, bends, minors roads adjacent but not visible to eyes, townships are on the screen. The driver is well orientated. 2 miles notice is very good to plan the maneuver. All this makes driving relaxed, safe. The scale of display changes automatically. When cruising along, no immediate maneuver, I can see map for about 3 miles, all curves, intersections, rail lines, woods, lakes, rivers, exits, Points of interest ( Food, Gas, etc). As the maneuver approaches, the scale expands and after the turn/exit, reverts back to cruise mode.12. Night View. The mode is good, looks like "Infrared" picture, with loops of exits, highways, and heaps of info that is not visible to eyes.13. Points of Interests. Yes, well defined, help full for travel, airports, shopping, foods, leisure, and emergency. Detailed sub categories. One can seek them around 1, 3,5,10 miles.14. Recent Destinations. One enters the address, or selects previously chosen destinations. Stores very large number of destinations. Helps a lot.15. Go to Home. Hit "Home" to run home.16. Routes: Mostly match with Google maps, since it has NAVTEQ on board. Where it differs, is still OK.17. I have not used the MP3 or Video options, because I did not buy it for these.18. I recommend DUAL Elect 3.5 NavAtlas personal GPS to my friends.
It worked fine with my mouse, wireless adapter and USB drive. It did not work with either of my external hard drives which both have 2 USB cords, one for data and one for power so clearly it doesn't carry enough juice for the hard drives. I have a spider type adapter that works fine with all my devices and it was about half the price so I'll get a few more of those.I also had a hard time squeezing my USB drive in next to another port so the ports are just a little too close together.It installed itself without any issues and is nice and compact so it may be ok for some.
Great camera bag for this price. While there are better packs out there, they don't come at this great price. Even if you are waiting and saving for that dream pack, get this one in the mean time. I can't afford $200 for the pack I want to get, so it was his one for me. Blacked out the cloth Canon tag, and pulled the metal Canon tag off of it and put a couple patches on it to get rid of the fact it screams "camera bag." It is over all a good bag, which is all I really wanted in the first place.Protects your gear well. I pulled a couple inserts from another bag I was using and am able to carry 4 lenses. 2 battery grips (one on camera), extra batteries, cables, diffusers, a hot mount flash, filters, a couple flashlights, gels, and a few other accesories as well as strapping a tripod to the pack when I need to. For now, this pack will do just fine for me.
I also have the very annoying chirping sound in the audio on most channels. Unacceptable. I'll be returning this TV today.
it's the best to use between a palm Life drive, a camera pentax and a notebook. You don't need to remember to bring with you the cables!!!You can put anything in the SD: music, photos, data...You can use as a pen drive also!! it's worth if you want a tiny thing that you can do all.
This headset is great if you don't want to keep a cordless up to your ear using your shoulder! It is very clear when you are speaking to someone. I wish it was a tad louder, but I guess I can turn up the volume on the phone. Great product at a great price!
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.
This printer works as advertised. Completely happy with it.It's just great to have a printer connected to the network like this. We ALWAYS have one computer or the other going down constantly and so this helps tremendously. In fact, now I've even got my internet connection and a central hard disk hooked up directly to my wireless router for the exact same reason.I ran it for months without security and just finished setting it up with WEP. Was easy if you know where to go...Which brings me to - Thanks a TON to all you helpful people who guide us around the tricks and traps. I've started to read the reviews on Amazon now before I buy ANYTHING!
I bought (and returned) 2 pairs due to a faulty connection. See, this interesting version has a short cord and an extension cord, but when using the extension cord, you only get intermittant stereo in both ears due to a faulty connection that only provides stereo listening when holding really still or holding the 2 pieces together at just the right angle. I loved the IDEA of having a long and short cord, but this version is faulty and now I know why they used to be $50 and are now only $30.
Does the same job as an original Sony Cable... Why pay $50 for something that costs a fraction of the price! I have used this and is works perfectly well.
I have goten this camera as a gift and it lasted less than a year!! i change battiers, camera card and now it won't turn on! IT"S A WASTE OF MONEY!! it's not worte it.
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.
I have owned 2 iPods and now a Zune. I have always refused to buy the first year/generation of any product. First year/generation models are always buggy. I broke that rule and bought the Zune. I should have waited. The tonal quality does not approach that of a 5th generation iPod. The battery life on an iPod is far superior as well. The wheel does not work nearly as smoothly as an iPod either. The Zune was a good idea but it was not ready to go to market. I assume that if Christmas were not fast approaching they would have waited and improved the Zune a bit more before releasing it. They should have anyway. I gave mine to my sister yesterday and went back to my old iPod. When I can afford a new purchase I will get a 60 or 80 gig iPod video. Buyer beware.
This card is great. Please note that it has an onboard spot to plug into your power supply. Unfortunately, my computer had no power supply spots left but it still worked fine. I'm unsure if it's because my firewire device has it's own power source.
I have used this scanner for a couple of months and have scanned over 500 color slides and color and black and white negatives. It works GREAT! The quality of the stored photos is outstanding even when scanned on the fastest setting. The software program is very easy to use. To store them on your computer you simply use my documents folder. Simply create separate folders for each group of photos. It even automatically puts the just scanned items on my photo program when I open it. One of the best features is a dust and scratch remover. I use the medium setting with outstanding results. I have scanned 70 year old negatives that had many scratches and the results were amazing. I would highly recomend this unit. I only have a few negative comments on this item. The first is that most color slides scan darker than they should, but the window that you store them from allows you to lighten them before storage. It does not allow you to darken them. The biggest problem with an otherwise pefect machine is: There is a cord from the scanner top to the back of the bottom portion of the scanner. After opening and closing the unit's top many times, the cord works its way out of the plug in the bottom half and the scanner doesn't operate and you have no idea what is wrong. Thankfully I have a friend who had one and he told me to make sure the cord was plugged in. He had to call Cannon to find out. The last comment is the start up booklet. It gets you going fast, but is limited to what all the features do in the scanner program. I am retired and I can now give my children all the pictures that we have, so they can have their own copies. I just load them to an external hard drive and carry it to their computer and install them. Or you can put them on a disc. I would buy this unit again in a second.
I wish someone had wrote this review before I had bought my Rio carbon(2 for that matter.) I purchased my Rio carbon around Xmas of 2004. Having used it for almost a year with no complaints I dropped it. Im not a clumsy person but using it everyday scrolling between songs after song It would move in and out my pocket repeatedly. As you can guess the volume and song scroll wheel got jammed in. This delicate piece does not take much effort to destroy. So I decided to be extremely careful and buy the Rio carbon pearl(6GB). Again it worked perfectly for a little bit over a year and then suddenly it didn't work. After restarting the unit more than a dozen times it worked again but did not read the songs I had on the mp3. Rio customer service said they did not know what was wrong, but I had another 2 or 3 Mb of storage left. Now 2 months later my Rio completely kunked out and I never drop the unit once!!! I hate Apple and ipod because everybody had one and I didn't want pay more for an ipod mini which at the time had less storage space for around the same price. But now I know why people pay more for things: Qaulity. A brand new Rio carbon cost 114 dollars now as listed on Amazon; but if you are ok with it having problems within a year, then this is the mp3 4 u.
The microphone is convenient (hands free and you are not wired to your desk) and the sound quality is good according to the people I talk to.One problem I have and I don't know if it is the mike or my Mac: sometimes the light stops working. If I reboot or unplug/replug the USB cable it starts working again. Even if the light isn't on, the mike still works when the button has been pressed. It is just harder to tell that it is depressed.
The Monster screen cleaner works great on my PC monitors but on my new Samsung LED LCD it leaves horrible streaks. It must be because of the gloss finish to the screen but after spraying it down and wiping the screen I've noticed rainbow colored streaks all over. It easily take 4x the amount of wiping down to get rid of the streaks compared to quick wipe-down of my PC monitors.
It's always somewhat risky to order compatible cartridges, but the cost savings over OEM cartridges are so significant that it's usually worth the risk. I ordered a pair of these cartridges (and got free super saving shipping, which is great) and set them aside until needed. When I opened the first box I discovered they had shipped me an AI-TN450 Brother cartridge by mistake. The boxes are identical so I never noticed the problem. I opened the second box and it was the correct cartridge, so I installed it. As expected, the first dozen pages had a slight gray around the border, but it soon cleared up. Because it was more than 30 days I could not return the incorrect cartridge for full credit. Summary: These compatible cartridges are OK, but check before you set them aside.
My first purchased GPS unit for street use. I am totally satisfied with this unit, I used it on a 5K+ mile in 9 day road trip and all the benefits of a navigation system were there right with me on the bike. Road thru days of rain, heading east on the 10, LA, MS, AL, FL, GA, and then north on the 95 GA, SC and NC it was pouring in all thoses states their respective crossing and this never screwed with the unit. Real hard cross winds in OK, TX and NM didn't phase it and neither did temperatures as low as 30. I rode at high speeds with the unit and it did not interfere with handling or loosen the mount. '07 ZX-10. Functional mounting hardware comes with and if one ever takes a road trip in a four wheel vehicle with this unit the kit comes with a car powered mount with voice...very versatile and I am a happy camper.
I got the Ci70 as a replacement for another Kensington wireless mouse and keyboard set which the mouse quit working. After troubleshooting a few minutes they sent out a replacementment. Unfortunately the unit they sent did not have a working mouse (It happens) so I called again. They appologized and said that the unit I had was not in stock but they would "upgrade" and send me the Ci70 set. It has worked great!!! Love the style and docking and basic mouse.Only drawback I have is that I have not figured out how to use it with my laptop docking switch. It may not be compatible.
Bought this scanner for monitoring railroad talk so as to get better photos. It works very welleven on the rubber duck antenna it comes with. Volume and clarity are also very good. I thought in the descriptionit said it was preprogramed for railroad freqs but it is not. As I travel all over the country and into Canadato take pictures, I had to manually program in all 98 railroad freqs. Other than that one minor problemI feel it is a very good product and I hope to get many hours use from it.
I've been a serious amateur and occassional professional photographer for over 40 years. My experience spans the early SLR entries up to the present.I've also been a long-time Nikon groupie. In my opinion, they manufacture the best equipment of this type available, though in recent years the quality provided by a few of the tops seems to be closing the gap. By that I mean Canon specifically.That having been said, I'm the type of photographer that drags around a select few lenses and a couple of bodies so I can mix and match lenses and films.Speaking of which (films): I am not technology-averse. I love the idea of digital. I shoot home movies direct to DVD on Sony equipment. I also scan my 35MM negs/prints using the Canon 9950F (an excellent print scanner) or Nikon 5000ED Coolscan (the best slide/neg scanner)to digital files for further action in Photoshop.HOWEVER, that being said, I still shoot my stills in 35MM film.Several reasons: Current digital camera bodies simply do not afford the flexibility in speed, sensitivity, or versatility that film does.I HATE the fact that the CMOS sensors effectively double the focal length of all my lenses (with currently only one exception, by Canon, I think).I'm recording my images to the only currently available archival medium: film. Yes, I know bytes and bits are supposedly archival. But 50 years from now, is your DVD still going to be readable by any then-current technology? Remember Beta? Or 8 track tapes?However, Daguerre's and Matthew Brady's prints(both from the 19th Century) still will be. As will mine -- and yours if you shoot in film.That having been said, a few years back, as I decided my eyes no longer afforded me the luxury of manual focus and I decided to go for the auto-focus capabilities now available, I stuck with Nikon and bought my first N-80.I am so happy I did! This camera is simply outstanding in every way, affording you the ability to use it as a simple point-and-shoot if you wish (due to its extremely fast and sharp system coupled with the Matrix Metering system, and on-board pop-up flash), as well as the option to take direct control over every aspect of the creative photo process with intuitive and easy-to-use systems.I liked it so much that a couple of years later I bought a second as a backup and system enhancer (meaning two loaded bodies with different lens/film combinations).An additional benefit is that as the current fad seems to be toward digital bodies, N-80 prices have gone down significantly.An interesting phenomenon that merits a quick observation: in order to get the same quality of resolution available with a good film/camera body/lens combination as far as cropping or enlargment capability goes, you have to spend in the neighborhood of $3000 to $4000 for a body-only camera, and you're STILL limited as to the duplication of film sensitivity. Try duplicating a 3000ASA film speed on a digital camera. Good luck! You'll be blasted by "noise" on the image; what we used to call "grain" for film, i.e. a loss of resolution and sharpness.I'm finally making the move up to my next big camera purchase. Guess what? It's a Nikon F-5. Another film body. What does that tell you?Buy this camera! It's great!
I bought the C. Crane transmitter because I'm losing my hearing and cannot hear the audio from most movie DVDs. After reading several reviews here I was resigned to making the variable resistor mod after my transmitter arrived. But that turned out not to be necessary. Granted, the transmitter is located only 6' or so from the radio, but the signal is clear. I moved the radio around the house and found the effective range to be about 10' (even through one wall). The relative height of the radio to the transmitter seems to make a big difference.I probably spent a total of 15 minutes finding a station on the radio to receive the signal from the transmitter (I don't have a radio with a digital tuner). Turning down the output of the transmitter cleared up the sound distortion on the radio.The bottom line: the transmitter will not do the job of wireless speakers. But it will send audio from a TV to a radio in a small room.
I bought the Apex AD-2600 DVD player for the family for Christmas. Set up was easy and we enjoyed it for just over a week. There was occasionally a lip-sync issue (the lips weren't moving in time to the dialogue). But after 10 days, the sound worked, but the video quit working.Amazon was wonderful about picking it up the next day and paying for the return shipping. Perhaps this experience will teach me not to buy &quot;off&quot; brands.
This is the second Sony we purchased. I received this last year for Mother's Day eventhough it had a tape and wasn't digital. We wanted to be able to transfer our old tapes onto dvd's but wanted to record also. To our surprise when we went on vacation and went to record we get a black screen, playback works, but you can't record. This is common with this camera, save your money and buy a different camera, this is the second sony we have had problems with. check this problem by doing a search and put in the model number, but please, if you want to use for special occasions, how would you like to get sound only? and be faced with costly repairs? Buy a different camera.
the product is very good. save money buy this one. you'll be happy
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 )
I used to swear by this keyboard as the best one for HTPC usage. Now I only swear at it. Here's my story...Back in 2009, I bought one of these and fell in love using it on the sofa. Trackball was smooth and pinpoint accurate, keys were tactile and wireless was flawless even with a hidden dongle. Not to mention the design of this thing is so well engineered for HTPC usage. So I bought another that same year for the bedroom HTPC. Both have performed flawlessly to this day. Who could ask for more right?So in 2010, I bought two more (for the patio and guest HTPC). I was shocked at how poor the performance was on both these newer ones compared to the older. Pretty much unusable, unless you are a glutton for frustration. Doing some comparison between these new horrors and the ones I bought in '09, I noticed some differences. The build is the same except the newer version has a raised 'windows' key and the keys are not tactile feeling anymore. Seems like they are made of a cheaper plastic. Newer version inside looks the same at first glance, but has a different trackball sensor. Just the appearance of it screams inferiority from the older version. NOW PAY ATTENTION HERE if you are reading this review after having already bought this keyboard and pulling you hair out in frustration. If your serial number on the keyboard starts with a letter followed by numbers (i.e. K########), then you poor soul, you got the newer version. If your serial has all numbers, you should be one happy camper.So at this point if you have a newer version, what to do? I say if it's still under Amazon return policy to send that sucker back. Otherwise, I'll follow up on this review after I'm done with the RMA I currently have going on with Adesso to exchange my newer versions for older.**EDIT 2/15/2011 - RMA unsuccessful. Adesso claims they do not carry any older versions. Time to sell those 2 on eBay.
Beware many of these reviews. There's a huge sector of the techie world that has a deep-seeded resentment of anything Microsoft, and most hardcore Apple users have an emotional attachment to the iPod as the one thing Apple's done that's really "caught on" in the popular sector. I'm here to say that as an unbiased consumer, I really love my Zune.I am a careful buyer. I read many reviews after my iPod bit the dust last week (convenient timing) and I was debating a switch. I heard there might be trouble with the software, so I downloaded it from the Zune site and installed it. The software installed with no problem at all. Never even a glitch. It's simple, intuitive, and clean. I had no problem with iTunes, either, for the record. I like Zune's sync with the player better, though.The Zune itself? Not as big as some reports had led me to think. Very comparable in size to my 30G iPod video, a tiny bit bigger. It seems lighter, to me, and I like the screen much better. My friend Dusty - who very well might write one of those venomous anti-Microsoft reviews somewhere else - had to admit the screen was better than the iPod. He loves the Zune, now. Customization is nice - you can use any photo you have to "skin" the background. Wireless? I haven't had much chance to use that, it wasn't a big selling point to me, but the few people who were playing with the wireless function at the store seemed to have no problem. I hear they're going to open up more wireless functionality with future updates.Music - well, it sounds great.Pictures? I love the widescreen slideshow.Video? Again, the widescreen is nice.Battery life seems fine, I haven't made a lot of calculation therethe headphones have a neat little magnetic fucntion to hold them together when not in use.What would I change? Well, the Zune store only sells music. They should add video since it's a major function of the player.Basically, I'd like to see a genuine contender in this market compete with iPod. Competition is good for innovation, and price. I hear people say "will this be the iPod killer," and I find that ridiculous. Some people drink Pepsi, some people drink Coke. One isn't going to replace the other anytime soon. I hope the same will be true for the Zune and the iPod, and I look forward to seeing what future generations of both bring us.
just as described, arrive as said, i think came early. immediatly apply power to it. as son as arrived. the same day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this camera is really nice. not all that heavy and very eazy to use. it is so kool 2 show pple the pic you just took. it eats batteries like crazy though. the energizer titanium works the best and lasts up to 4 uses of the camera. the software is eazy and friendly to use and the price is very nice.
Got a pair of these to replace nice JBL's Cabinet Speakers (which sounded perfect by the way). I installed these underneath the bar along with PYLE-PRO PSN1176 - 400 Watt 3'' x 7.5'' Dispersion Horn Piezo Tweeter. Well I tell ya...and not saying anything bad about the JBL's, but these are hidden and give us what we need without the large cab's being in the way. They are hidden, and sound great! Being that they are under the cabinets act as though they are in a cab of their own. Similar review for the Piezo's.
I've had my Crossfire for about 6 months now and it has been flawless. I have a 5 year old latop with a measly 20GB on board and this thing has been a revelation. Its so quiet that I often forget to power it off after switching off the laptop and speed of access is very quick e.g. using it to instantly access and play music files through the iTunes library via a PCMCIA Firewire card. Setup was a doddle and so far, not one glitch to worry about... despite a severe XP registry failure last month.
My Belkin 4 Cable/DSL 4 Port Router never was a trouble-free device. It needed frequent resets and then seemed to cause one of our computers to start only in safe mode. Further investigation of the system revealed an over-heating power adapter. Unplugging the adapter fixed the non-starting computer and all three worked just fine when individually plugged into the cable modem. On December 6th, I wrote an email to Belkin because I wasn't able to find an identical adapter locally. Belkin replied they would email me again once my RMA was approved, but told me not to respond to their notice. After waiting what seemed to be an unreasonable time for the RMA, or further communication from Belkin, I wrote again, because only one computer was on line via the Cable modem. By December 26th, I had written three or four times with no response from Belkin.When a relative came to visit with yet another computer, I relented and bought a Linksys router. The Belkin router remains inoperable when all that it needed was an adapter replacement or some other indication Belkin was aware of the problem with their product.
I love my I-pod mini. It holds enough songs to last you for a week or so and the songs are easy to change. Great for running or working out. Great job!
There isn't a lot of options for a Toslink to mini optical cable out there.So I was hesitant to buy this one. At the price I questioned the build quality.This cable looks and feels cheap but does the job just fine. The one I got looks exactly like the one in the picture.I used this cable to connect my Creative X-Fi Titanium to my receiver.
This lcd tv seemed to best bang for the buck in this size and price range, great picture, great sound, easy set up, deep satutation of color,quick chanel changing. I have only owned for one month so far so good. However I did find that a universal swing arm wall mount did not match up to mount holes in the back of this set, I'm sure panasonic makes one but I didnt want to spend that much on one, so I made my own plate and used the universal arm I bought and made it work just fine. You will be very happy with this tv as I am so far.
I've used a Sony remote tripod for years. Recently, our school's football boosters upgraded the video equipment, and the guy recording the games had to really struggle to record and zoom. I bought this remote for him, and he loves it. Has a strong clip to attach to the tripod. Variable speed zoom. Made his job much easier.
I originally submitted my review at a 1 out of 5; however, after speaking with Canon support, I was surprised they are offering to replace my printer free of charge. Amazon doesn't seem to allow me to update my rating (which i would based on the support call).Ours broke down near the warranty expiration, and Canon is shipping us a new one. I almost didn't call support, thinking we were out of luck -- now I'm glad I did. Canon's support is also first class; I particularly like the feature where they call me back instead of waiting on hold for the next tech rep.
The compartments in this bag fit everything that I need to carry plus more. my only complaint is that it doesn't fit like a true backpack; the weight of the bag is distributed awkwardly unless the straps are pulled so tight that the bag is resting at the very top of the back.
After searching countless mall kiosks and Apple stores for a cable like this to plug into my car's aux input I finally found this on Amazon. It provides better sound quality than using a male-male 3.5mm cable and I think it doesn't use as much battery power since it doesn't require the iPod's volume to be on while using it. Additional bonus is that it's got an adjustable length so you don't have extra cable hanging around your car. For under $10 it can't be beat.
Product is exactly what we needed. Computer works great - no more flickering or weak display.
Great glasses, would definitely recommend to others. Coated lenses, light weight, great for travel, good eye-relief. Purchased for my parents but now want a set of my own.
My daughter uses this backpack every day for school. It's almost too capable - she crams about 50 pounds of books in the sturdy bag and it's held up well for a full school year. Zippers are strong. Wheels still rolling smooth. A great buy.
I wanted to use it as an external drive for my 91gb of music between my mac laptop and my pc. Just to find out you can not do this. You van only have your ipod formated to one-pc or mac-not both. Sound quality is a little worse than my older 30gb video ipod. So I kept my older ipod.
This product could be improved in some ways, but overall it is a really nice small item loaded with features and functions. I live in the Pacific Northwest, and satellite coverage up here is spotty enough to cause reliance on docking stations and external antennas, etc. But to have an xm radio that I can take to work with me, or use at home, or take on travel is pretty nice. Being able to record 50 hours off of xm is pretty nice too. And the tune/artist select feature which prompts you whenever the selection is playing on any channel is really nice. I bought some for family and friends who live in the Southwest, and they all reported much better portable performance than I get up here. They could use it right away indoors and in the car even without the external antenna/cradle set up, and have strong signal strength indications. So, coverage there seems to be pretty good. As xm launches more satellites, and increases terrestrial repeaters, too, I am hoping my signals get better. But I like mine, anyway. BTW, I assumed xm vs sirius content would be interchangeable, but I had a rental car with sirius, and in the 3 or so hours I drove it, could not find any channel I liked, and seldom encountered even a song I liked. With xm, I was finding things I liked, and channels, immediately. I can't explain it, but that was my experience.
I get all the major network, and picture is crystal clear without making any adjustments. Can't beat the price!
Nikon optics remain impeccable. I bought to take with me on a safari. They are a bit larger and heavier than I would have preferred. The case is only so-so. Mine was missing eyepiece covers. They will be great at night football games.
I purchased this bag for my husband's metal detector and it was a great bag for the price. It's light weight but protects his metal detector great.
I found these on sale right before the holidays, so glad I did. My boys absolutely LOVE them. The base is very intense and the sound quality is very good. I thought they look big and bulky, but they store easily in the carry case. They are actually pretty comfortable on my head..again the kids think they are great either on their head or around their necks. The boys say they stay in place on their ears while walking around. Pleasing teenage boys isn't always easy, but this time it was..these were their favorite gift this year.
It comes with a windshield suction mount, but I can use only a cradle by attaching it to a ventilator under the dash board. It works well as expected. I'm happy with it.
I searched for a new shower radio for a while, and after reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided to purchase the Sangean. I'm not disappointed. This radio lived up to the hype. Reception could be a touch better, but I'm using the radio with the FM antenna still stowed. I recommend this radio!!!
Switch did not work with my Samsung 191T monitor. Customer service people were slow to respond and were not helpful.
I purchased this camera from a local dive shop prior to going on a trip recently. (I didn't buy it from Amazon because I needed it *immediately*.)The casing seemed solid, and looked like it would seal well, but I never ended up trying it under water, didn't take it on my trip, and returned it as soon as I got back.The problem was noise in the image. Under reasonable shooting conditions -- indoor with a reasonable amount of lighting, plus flash, at the "ISO 100" setting, the noise was intolerable. It was worse than I've seen at ISO 800 or higher using name-brand (canon, etc.) dry-land low-end consumer digital cameras. To demonstrate this, I've uploaded a sample image (cat at water dish).In my experience with underwater shooting with disposable cameras and an occasional underwater "consumer-grade" rental, there are enough things underwater which show up as visual noise on pictures -- little bubbles, silt, water salinity variations, etc. I suppose there's an argument that says that the camera being noisy will, therefore, not have much of an impact. My feeling is that adding a lot of noise will just make the image that much worse. My feeling is that the ISO 100 results were unacceptable, and shooting underwater would often use higher ISO settings (which, for digital cameras basically mean more noise), so this camera was a no-go for me.
Once I plied this, I expected to be an easy scrub and rub and the "goo" will be off easily. However, it didn't work like that. I had to rub to so many times to get the sticker residue off the table. Very disappointed with the product.
This notebook from HP is geared towards the entertainment. The display is excellent and offers a good entertainment experience. Comes with webcam integrated for the video chats and have LightScribe enabled burner (along with the software) which helps burning images with the same laser on to the Lightscribe compatible CD/DVDs. The 2GB RAM is good in providing a good Windows Vista Aero experience. It runs without any hitch. On the down side, the included battery life is terrible. It doesn't stay for more than an hour. This notebook also heats up badly. I wouldn't recommend this for heavy use. Also, the Wifi option included (Broadcom) isn't compatible with my Linksys WRT54GL router.Weighing the pros and cons, I think this would be a decent purchase if the purpose of your purchase is entertainment and you aren't intending this for everyday heavy usage (as in the case of mine).
Works great. I am so glad we bought this. Great price, great value.
I always trusted Panasonic and thought this would be a nice birthday present for my brother however after having it professionally installed the sound could not be adjusted. So unless you could drive with your ear up next to the speaker it was pretty much useless. I won't trust the seller or panasonic again.
This is a great product. It arrived on time for Christmas. The product is as expected and we have no issues.
Product works well after installation but not easy to install on windows other than XP. They don't mention their install website. www.linksys.com/easy to make non-XP installations. Watch the encription selection and how many letters your pass code has. It makes a difference. Signal from one room to another is low, but does work well.
Great storage for a large CD collection and easy to transport. I am a volunteer at a local radio station and use these to transport CDs back and forth
This is an amazing value! I bought a mid priced Subwoofer from Amazon.com about a week ago, and I wasn't too impressed with its sound quality. Before paying [$$] dollars to buy a new woofer, I decided to replace the cable I was using instead. As soon as I opened the box, I noticed how much more rugged this was than my former cable. The casing was MUCH stronger than that of the old stuff I was using! This product truly improved the sound quality of the speaker! I highly recomend this product to anyone who isn't getting good performance out of their speakers due to the low quality cable they were using before!!!!!
1. This frequently dooesn't work on a cloudy day or near an airport2. I live in NY and my work in Manhattan. But This only works normal only in 1/3 area in manhattan even with gps antena I bought seperatively(20dollor).3. It comes with 128 m memory card. But It can not have the minimal size of Map;Map for one state. So I had to buy 1 Mb SD card(40 dollor)4. It responds too late on a highway that I had to wait or go wrong way.5. Whenever I go long journey, I have to change Map with my Laptop notebook.6. Finaly I had to buy another one(c530). Unfortunately total price for c320. gps anttena and meory card was almost same as sigle c 530.7. Never buy this one please.
Has anyone tried a 4 GB SD card with this?Thanks!!
This is definitely not an 8 gauge kit. The wire is cheap and the price reflects it. If you are looking to power and amplifier, do yourself a favor and buy a reputable amp kit. This won't do the job.
These are my first in-ear earphones; I don't know how they hold up to other earphones in its price range. I bought these to replace my HP earphones that came with my laptop.Sound isolation is pretty decent. When I use them at work, it muffles the conversation from my coworkers. And when there's music playing at a low level, I can't hear them at all.Bass is decent; don't expect anything spectacular from $6 earphones. Mid and high sounds rich at low to medium-high volume level. I haven't played it at max volume, but I'm assuming there will be slight distortion, and clarity will suffer.Very good earphones for the price on Amazon. They've been holding up well for the past three months since I've had it
I use the Zumo 550 on several motorcycles, and even my car. When on the motorcycles, I use the EdSets helmet headsets and their specialized Zumo cable so I can ride with voice prompts, MP3 music, XM Radio and even my Blackberry cell phone paired with it. The coolest feature is that it gets my address book from the Blackberry and makes it available for TOUCH SCREEN DIALING, and with the EdSets headset from edsets.com, and their cable, I'm making calls, listening to music and voice navigation prompts, all inside my helmet. How cool is that?
I mainly use these speakers at my desk at work to listen to podcasts (and occasionally music.) I am using a 4th gen iPod; I turn the volume up on the speakers, and the iPod volume is about 50%, it sounds fine.I have had these speakers for about 6 months and they are still terrific. They are portable, and the carrying case is a bonus. I love them!
I bought this a long time ago, but I still love it to this day
I have several digicams, including an expensive Nikon. I was going to get the Canon SD30, but the reviews on the V530 were better. I was initially rluctant, since Kodak has not been a major force in the digital field.I read all reviews from 20 sites (OK..a bit obsessive), took sample shots in stores,and took a chance on this camers (I figured that I would pay a restock if needed). Well, I am overwhelmed. There is NO red eye issue (my biggest fear). The pics are sharp, focused, and the colors are accurate. There is no lag, and the pocket size is perfect. My only complaint is that there are TOO many pre-selected modes to choose from. I have spent hours experimenting. I wish that there were fewer choices....The battery life issues are moot to me, since I ALWAYS buy an extra battery for every digicam--it's a no-brainer. I rate battery life as average for this camera.Overall, I am impressed. No regrets.
This little camera takes excellent print photos. I have a full Minolta Maxxum system with several very good lenses, and when I make the standard 4x6 color prints that I most often shoot, the two cameras are virtually indistinguishable. Except for one thing. On a couple of rolls, I noticed some light leakage which ruined the edges of a couple of prints from the little Olympus. Had the camera checked out, and was told it was fine, but the problem still recurs from time to time.
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.
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.
They worked perfectly and were very easy to install. They really helped to make the surround effects worth while.
I recently bought the Terk AM Advantage antenna to improve the AM reception on my Tivoli Model Two radio. Some of the stations I want to listen to are pretty tough to pick up in my house due to their location and the chicken wire in the stucco, so I needed some help.The radio doesn't have an input for an external antenna, so I went with a loop since it can be inductively coupled just by putting it nearby. It does have a direct output if your radio can use it, and that's of course going to be better in general than induction. I tried it on my stereo tuner in this mode and it seemed to work fine - but I really wasn't having a problem with the regular antenna, so I can't really tell how much better it would be.It works pretty well. It's a passive loop with a dial (no doubt connected to a variable capacitor) for tuning to the station you need. It's fairly sensitive and touchy to tune, but it's workable. You tune the radio to the station you want, then tune the antenna. It has a scale to get you in the ballpark on the frequency, and it doesn't seem to be all that accurate. You need to tune it by ear anyway, so it's not much of a problem.I got the best results with very weak stations by first setting the antenna to the frequency (say, 560 KHz.) with the dial, tuning the station on the radio off-peak to the point that you can just barely hear it, then fine-tuning the antenna by ear, then fine-tuning the radio.The antenna needs to be near the radio, so it's likely to be visible. It looks pretty nice and is not something that would be an eyesore. It's fairly small (about 10 inches tall) which means it will fit most places. Of course, it would work better if it was twice as big, but it's a good compromise.It is kind of expensive for 3 feet of wire, a cap, and a plastic case, but it pretty well does what is claimed.
This power kit is ausom it enables you to charge anything that can be plugged into a usb port for power off a wall socket and to boot it gives you a second zune sync cable.
I did not have high expectations for these speakers, but I thought they would deliver decent sound for the money. I should have read the negative reviews! On the plus side, the speakers sound okay in the mid-upper range (though mid is a little lacking). Also, distortion is not an issue at reasonable volumes.But the bass is ridiculous. It's muddy, and what it lacks in clarity it makes up in volume. Way too much volume. Even at the lowest setting, the bass dominates the music. I've managed to corral it for the most part using an equalizer, but then I have to switch presets every time I listen to music with headphones.I don't hate bass. I have a Hsu VTF-2 subwoofer for my home theater and it rocks the house. But it also knows its place. The sub on the Logitech doesn't.I would give this product one star if it wasn't so easy to use an equalizer. The sound out of the box is simply unacceptable.
not very good sound for music , but more than adequate for talk radio podcasts from NPR
I needed a new dsl modem and based on reviews this one seemed to be the best in terms of performance and price. Ordered it, it arrived, installation was difficult, finally got it to work, and then it stopped just as fast. Gave it more than a few chances, but would not hold an internet connection. Returning it and going to try another modem. This one did not work for me.
I'm no audiophile, but my husband is...and these are the default ear buds in our house. Good enough sound quality to satisfy him, cheap enough I can buy him 3 or 4 pairs for his Christmas stocking. (He's not great at keeping up with them when he plugs his ipod up to another speaker.) The noise isolation is enough to block out normal levels of background noise and prevent normal conversation from being distracting, but you can still hear and understand what someone is saying to you if you choose to pay attention. My dad even uses his when he's out in his woodshop using some of the quieter machinery.All in all I honestly don't know what more you could want from something you can routinely find for $5.
Just got back from a vacation in Key West. Brought this printer with me to print my pictures they came out very good very impressed with printer
Honestly, to understand how cool the ipod mini is you have to hold it. It is so small, light and solid feeling. I can say without a doubt in my mind that as far as far as practical value goes, this is the best MP3 player money can buy. It is small and light enough to disappear in your pocket, easy enough to navigate that about 5 minutes of use makes it second nature, and it is tough enough to stand up to any a lot of abuse without even showing a scratch. You can buy an MP3 player with more space for a less or equal amount of money, but the hidden and most important value that a consumer electronic device can have is usability - what I mean is how seamlessly it can slide into your life. If you get an ipod mini, you'll never have to deal with the frustrations that a heavier, less reliable and more complicated and not as smooth and agreeable looking device present. In short, you'll take this whereever you go because its one of those devices that you'll never (figuratively) trip over.
Do not buy this product, does not work! I tried for hours transfering files from my old computer to my new computer with no luck, program kept shutting down giving me an error message without explaination. "Easy" anything but. Save your time and money.
If you have a digital camera, phone, any device that uses SD cards, you just have to get this. I never ever have to worry about finding my card reader or cable to transfer files again. It is well made and so far, just as reliable as regular SD cards. I hope SanDisk will make higher capacity versions - 4GB please, and in Ultra III (faster). The keychain holder is very nice too - very compact, yet protects the spare one I carry around to use as a USB flash drive or as a back up card for my camera. Can not go wrong with this. I have bought 5-6 of these already and given them to everyone in the family who uses SD cards.
These are really low-quality discs. My Apple Superdrive won't burn them above 2x, and even at that low speed (relative to the labeled "16x" rating) I end up throwing out about 1 out of 4 discs.You get what you pay for
For the most part, I'm very happy with this device. Unfortunately, the scanned images tend to be full of &lt;a href=''http://www.scantips.com/basics06.html">moir&eacute; patterns&lt;/a>, (yes, this site uses HTML code) but that probably has more to do with the scanner resolution. Sometimes, the black ink won't print, but simply rebooting the device fixes that. The prints are beautiful, and, unlike my last (Epson) printer, it's a lot easier to find ink levels. HP has been very good to me.
I have had this printer for a month now, and I am going out to buy a better machine. This machine is cheap enough, about $100.00 The print quality is average at best, print speed is adequate, the scanner software is horrible, automatic document feeder is so very, very slow.If this is for the kids or a student at college, maybe it will do the trick.It was stupid of me to buy this...maybe I can give it to my nephew.Update 11-2009I did as I mentioned last year and bought another printer and a scanner. I bought the Brother HL5240 laser printer and the Fujitsu S510 scanner. No comparison to this or any other all in one for under $500. 3 months ago I added a Brother HL4040CN color laser printer for my occasional color printing needs. These 3 machines do it all very well and cheap.So this HP all in one was sitting in my basement until my niece went to college and I gave it to her. She likes it, has very little printing to do, maybe 25 pages a week - and never uses the scanner but does use the copier feature occasionally. For her it is great. I will buy her cartridges as needed which are expensive and short lived.
Well, my first impression was that the HD are great! It's nice, small, silent and works great but after few days I felt some shortages.First, WHERE is the esata cable!?!, asking about esata cases I discovered each case have their own esata cable! why segate doesn't? Segate just brings cable for firewire and usb! I had bought an esata card for PC and I still waiting for the esata cable I bought for apart.Second, the software is not very usefull at all, I mean, I need tools and options to create and manage partitions, set passwords for folders, netowrk file managers, or maybe allow users to modify specific directories and something like that! But their software don't do anything great for me! I decided uninstall it.Third, after few hours the HDD come to be very hoottt!The last! I need the 3 interfaces in just 1 card!!! Is necesary changue the acces card anytime that you want to use firewire or USB. Esata interface is on both cards but segates doesn't bring esata cable JAJA! ironic!, don't you think?
This weather radio performed flawlessly for about 18 months, but then developed suddenly a high pitched squeal on all channels. If one does an internet search, many other buyers have eventually encountered this problem with a high pitched squeal developing after a year or two. I gave it a one star based on this, otherwise, it would have been a 5 star. Products should have a level of quality that they work for years.
MY SON LOVES THIS GIFT AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HE WANTED ONE. I AM PLEASED WITH IT AND THE COST AND THE TIMELY MANNER IN WHICH MY ORDER WAS FULFILLED. THIS TURNED OUT BE THE BEST GIFT OF ALL THIS YEAR. THANK YOU ALL. HE LISTENS TO IT CONSTANTLY AND HAS DOWNLOADED MOST OF HIS FAVORITE SONGS ALREADY...
I gave it as gift, so don't have first hand knowledge. However, from what I saw when it was opened, it is a high quality shower radio. I'm told the sound & reception is superb. A happy teenager is not easy to achieve, but this gift was definitely well received & the teenager was smiling.
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.
If you are looking for a spare set of speakers for your office or den, then these are the ticket! I was shocked when I plugged them in and turned them on, the sound quality is that good.Now don't expect to be able to blast these at 125dB without distortion, frankly I haven't even tried, but for moderate volume listening in small to medium sized rooms these things really fit the ticket.While the bass is somewhat powerful, especially on the higher settings, it can be turned down to near silence if you desire. That is one feature lacking in some other computer speaker sets I've used, particularly Creative- IE: The lowest setting on the Sub would still overpower the main drivers.Pretty ingenious design with the dual-drivers in each satellite. The enclosure is very well designed and is obvious by the complete lack of constructive and destructive interference between the two equal sized drivers.For $30, don't even hesitate. Buy these and be happy.
Okay I'm a creative fan. It's the first MP3 player that I owned and have been upgrading for years. I don't like the creative software that comes with it's players and don't use it that often. I personally use software from www.redchairsoftware.com and it has the best interface and user controls for ANY MP3 player.As far as ease of use of the player I really liked it a lot. All my menus I'm use to was there. The only thing that I have trouble with is the controls. Because I'm a big man and my fingers are big so it's not that easy for me to use.Also for people that don't know anything about MP3 players do your research. If you are buying a MP3 player to work out in or for your KIDS and you know that it's going to get dropped or jolted around STAY AWAY FROM HARD DISK MODELS you need a FLASH based model. If you ever seen the inside of a hard drive you know what I mean. That is the most common problem I see from people I deal with. Hey bought this 40 GB MP3 player and it's not working anymore. Yes used it when I was running at the gym and I fell and it didn't work. Well the hard drive inside the MP3 player crashed and it will be $60 for me to repair it. You know how it is. SO PLEASE do your research and don't complain because you kid dropped it and now it doesn't work.
My first and last WD product.It worked great out of the box, no setup--plug and play.It started being unstable after a few months. Sometimes would fail to mount, then started 'losing' files.By six months it would unmount spontaneously and erratically--would disappear from the desktop. Turning it off and on would bring it back. A few months later it started making screeching noise and before I could order a replacement and transfer 400+ Gigs of files it died.Will not mount even with Disk Utility or Disk Warrior. Recovery software such as Data Rescue cannot find catalog so can only recover fragments of files.In other words I have 400 gigs of data that is intact but inaccessible due to a catalog error on the drive.No information I can find has been able to tell me where to look for the catalog info on the drive.WD said that they would replace the drive. Whoopee! What about my data.We are constantly reminded to back up our data and to digitize our precious photos and old record albums. When the data is as fragile as it was on this HD I have now learned that digitizing precious data is the least secure way to keep it.I still have the WD drive in a box hoping that someday I will figure out how to recover the 400+ gigs that may or may not still be hiding in those magnetic domains on the disks.It is safe to say that I will never by a WD drive again. I'm sticking with Iomega, Seagate, and Hitachi. They have not let me down yet, but I advise anyone to back up your precious data as many places as you can afford. Multiple redundancy is the only safe data storage.Oh, and keep those old record albums even after you digitize them if you care about the music.
Shipped very quickly, this is something that I did not use, but I have no reason to believe that they did not do the job that they were ordered for.
I purchased this attractive 500GB network storage. It is not working now after less than 2 months. Very poor reliability. Not dependable.
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.
This little device is pretty cool. I use it for my Nikon d90 and it is super fast. Also arrived really fast. Thanks
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!
I have the 27 inch version of Sylvania's TV/DVD/VCR. It has a wonderful picture, and it is VCR program friendly. The sound is very radio-like (not enough bass), however, it sounds standard for a TV. For stereo sound you'd have to connect it to your home stereo. What they don't tell you in the advertisements is that it has a sleep timer! You can set the TV to shut of in 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. This is great for people who fall asleep with the TV on. On the downside, the VCR plays loudly in comparison to how quiet the DVD player runs. It is also a very heavy TV-mine weighs 98 lbs. I paid under [money] for my set in November 2002; it was worth it. I plan to keep this set forever.
Lens is perfect. During a recent trip to NASA, I was able to get great photos of the launch pads even though it was cloudy and rained a few times. The blur in a few of frames was definitely my fault.
I have owned 2 different rio products, both of which have failed me within 4-5 months of purchase. The life expectancy of their mp3 players is poor, as is their waranty, as I was told that for 100 dollars and the unit they would give me a new one. The hard drive went out on both mp3 players, and I was told that your not supposed to move the player when its in use.Never mind the fact that its a portable mp3 player. Other than the fact that its hard drive died, my rio nitrous was an outstanding value....until it died. Dont take my word for it. Check out what everyone else thinks on epinions.com
i was excited about getting retractable earplugs that costs so little, but there's a reason for why it's so inexpensive. the earplugs are too small and fall out very easily. the sound quality it awful. i had to turn the volume WAY up to hear sound and when i did, it was very tinny. i just wasted 13 dollars on garbage. i expected more from panasonic... now i'm never going to buy earplugs from them.
I have been using the iPod mini for a week now and must say it is a great product! The 4 GB capacity is fine for me. I can't fit my entire music collection but having 100 of my favorite CDs in something so small and light is awesome. The user interface is very intuitive. You almost don't need a user manual. It came with iTunes which is by far the best program I have used to manage my music collection.The iPod has one flaw though. The iPod inserts a sub second gap between songs. This isn't noticeable unless multiple tracks are intended to blend together, as in a live recording. The iPod should be smart enough to queue the next song in memory without adding a glitch. This is a firmware problem and has nothing to do with the way the music is copied from the CD. When the music is played with iTunes from the computer there is no problem. I understand other media players have similar problems so iPod is still ahead of the rest.
very nice addition to my wifes car, she gets lost in her closet.now she doesn't have to ask how to get there,enter an address and it talks you there and if you make a wrong turn it gives an alternate route.
I ordered these for my wife because she is always asking me to turn up the volume on the television. They work great and now she can control her own personal sound volume. Hooray!
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!!!
This is a great hand held GPS. It is very user friendly and it seems to be able to get a satellite signal anywhere when it is outside. The software that comes with the unit is easy to install. When planning a hiking or float trip it is easy to mark waypoints on the home computer and then download the waypoints to the GPS. This is especially useful when the trip is several days and the goal is to devide the trip into somewhat equal days.
I have a lot of old serial port devices for diagnosing and tuning cars. My old laptop with the serial port is just about done, and my new laptop only has USB. I am running Windows 7 and I downloaded the drivers direct from Tripp Lite before even connecting the adapter. So far I have been able to connect all of my serial port devices without any problems. I would highly recommend this adapter!
I hate this tripod , it is heavy and not stable at all.I think it needs to be tightend.It has very nice controls vertical and hirzontal
The title is simply put in the headline. I bought this battery to replace a dead Uniden BT905 battery. Installed the battery just fine and came back to it a few hours later, smelling &#34;hot&#34; like burnt plastic and electronics. Phone was no longer functional. I would strongly recommend a different choice, probably best just to go to your phone manufacturer's website and get a battery from them directly.
Do NOT BUY this product if you plan on using it in France! We charged the product and tested it in the U.S. and it seemed to work fine. We specifically got it for our trip to France. We get to Paris, turn it on, it loads up to 43% and then says it does not have enough memory to work. We tried it twice more and the same thing happened. I have no idea if the same thing would happen in other European countries since we only tried it in France. I hope this review helps those from making the same mistake we did.
My husband bought me this camera ten months ago as an early Christmas present. While the picture quality is not the greatest, I have found it to take decent photos for the price. It is easy to use, although, like all point-and-shoot cameras, it is at times difficult to get a clear picture due to unsteady hands.My major complaint about this camera is the cheap build. My husband accidentally dropped the camera from about five inches off the ground, where he caught it before it made full impact. Still, the camera will no longer turn on. When I contacted Kodak, I was told that it would cost $90 to repair, which is nearly what my husband paid for it in the first place. I am considering their service upgrade deal where you turn in a broken camera for a discounted new one, but after this one broke so easily, I am unsure that I want to spend the money on another Kodak just to have it break like the first one.While the camera takes decent pictures, it has shoddy workmanship and poor materials and can break upon even the smallest impact, and the cost to repair it is simply not worth it.Edit: My mother was able to wiggle some parts in the battery compartment to make it work again.
I don't know if this is the fastest reader, but it is the best and it certainly is NOT slow. Some cards are slower than others and I think this reader keeps up at least the limit of USB 2.0 speeds. No drivers needed for XP or higher OS. The right-side fits a micro-SD without needing any adapters. It works with all sizes of SDHC I've tried. We've had to toss most of our older card readers because they wouldn't read SDHC, but these Delkin / eFilm ones have always and still do read every card I can throw at it.I don't blame this reader but one brand of SD card I had did eventually crack, split, and fall apart after going back and forth from reader to camera a lot. Use care to get the SD card oriented correctly (not upside-down) and insert it slowly and carefully and you will not experience issues.I always insert the card into the reader, then plug in the USB cord. When finished, use the Safely Remove device tool to "eject" the card, then unplug the whole reader. This way, you won't corrupt the flash card, and you will never have an issue when switching cards and not finding the new card.I've ordered at least 8 or 10 of these for myself and my work, and they all work perfectly.
Seems sturdy. The mic quality is much improved from my previous mic. The sound quality is good. I've had an issue or 2 with the mic switch, but I don't mess with it and it's fine. Comfortable. Can't say that I have any real complaints yet.
This adapter uses interchangable "smart" tips to configure itself for various notebooks. When one of the 5 supplied tips is attached, it will fix the adapter's voltage to a pre-set level. Using a meter, I found the voltages range from 15 to 19.9 depending on the tip used. Here's my point. Just because a tip may "fit" your notebook's DC jack, doesn't mean it's putting out the correct voltage required by your notebook. Make SURE your notebook is on the list this thing directly supports, or DON'T BUY IT. You could damage the adapter, or worse, possibly your notebook. A list of of compatible notebooks is available from the Targus website.It is much lighter and smaller than my stock AC adapter and gets quite warm after an extended use. This worries me a little, but so far it's still working fine after several months of intermittant use. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I don't have to report a failure problem like others here have.
I've been using Logitech mice for 8 years now without a hitch and the Elite Duo is still excellent. The problem with Tracking or Skipping is ALWAYS attributed to the Transmitter location and it's very sensitive so you must experiment with location.Once you have it down you can use it from another room and Logitech always updates & perfects their drivers. I use an Elite Duo with my Older Mouseman PS2 Ball and a Keyboard Serial touchpad not to mention the extra PS2 keyboard and have 0 problems.Battery life could be better in the mouse but when you use it for 12h/7d/365 I guess it can be a problem. I use NIMH rechargeables and get about 3 weeks.PS: you can easily switch hands with this mouse if you're good too.
Being a teenager, I naturally listen to my ipod 24/7 and abuse my earphones (they usually break within a month). I constantly needed to buy new pairs until I found the ones by Sony. They've lasted half a year so far and are just as great as they were the day I bought them. At $10 they're completely affordable and they are worth every penny! Not only are they durable, they have great sound quality, are comfortable to wear, and come in many colors for you to choose from.I will never go back to using any other earphones. It's money well spent and I highly recommend them.
I bought 2 of these.- The first one, I didn't pay attention and get the default prime-eligible one. It was a from the seller "PRO TECHGROUP CORPORATION". I get a low quality cable, as other shown in pictures and reviews. Poor shielding and thin cable, you can get one for $8 in any hardware store. I sent this item back.- I then bought a second one, paying attention this time to select Amazon as seller (item is then a few $ more expensive) and this was a real "cable to go" with a proper shielding and gigabit transfer rate.5 stars for the actual cable1 star for the low quality one.4 stars final, be sure to select a seller you can trust, for $1 it's not worth the trouble!
i was kind of worried about this thing because it looks slightly different than the original part. however, it works perfectly so far. maybe the reason why the part looks different is because there was a known defect in the original.
Simply the most accurate hand held on the planet....I live in the mountains of PA and have used this on the mountain tops, valleys etc...still live in an area where cell phone coverage is sparse. I don't think I've ever had less than four satellites, usually six are available. A friend has an older model and I've adjusted many of his waypoints. This is a great, rugged gps if accuracy and mapping is what you are looking for.The biggest con is the use of the keyboard to name waypoints, and move around the menu...once used to it, not so bad but obviously not as easy as the Colorado series etc....but I digress to the point above....I would recommend this to anyone.
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 use my eMap for topographical maps. With the 8 Meg of RAM, I am able to download the areas covering the Appalachian Trail from West Virginia to the Southern end in Virgnia. That takes about 4 Meg--plenty of room for other regions as well. Because GPS signals are so weak, the antenna needs to be exposed to the sky to keep a good signal. The flat back of the eMap makes a strip of velcro easy to apply to allow mounting of the unit on the shoulder strap of a backpack. The features aren't as numerous as the Garmin III+, but it covers all the basics and provides a large, crisp screen. I haven't tried the dash mount for my truck, but it looks like it would do well in that environment as well.
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.
This product is great! It exceeded my expectation. It almost 100 % leather and very professional looking.You can!t go wrong with this one.
Dont have to explain it!! If you have used it you know its good.And keeps your cpu 10% COOLER or more.
I have been using it since last 1 year and have no issues at all. Highly recommended.
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.
I bought this player a month ago. As soon as I took it of the box and set it up, I found out that the tray does not close all the way to the end and I have to push it manualy to be totaly closed. Secound and worset thig was, I played 1 movie throu and after an hour I stoped the movie and I went to do something, when I got back and pressed the play button. The player didn't work and the play sign is still on the screen since then, It hanged up on me and nothing can be played thru this DVD player any more and the play sign is on all the time.By the way the machine is working as a home theatre onley.
This device has met and exceded all of my expectations. The WEB Browser interface is straight forward. The downlable documentation is fully detailed. And, after my technically expert friends configured my Win2K network and FTP, SMC's tech support people patiently walked me through the fixes required to recover.I have taken it through one firmware update, and it went seamlessly.I am going to replace this one with it's wireless counter part so I can use my wife's laptop on our patio this summer.
Works as advertised, makes it so much easier to get the signal all over the house especially when hooked up to the outdoor antenna from Sirius.
These headphones are by far the most comfortable headphones i have ever purchased. the in ear system effectively blocks out much external sound and allows the user to hear strong treble and powerful bass sound reproduction. the bass is extrememly clearly reproduced because of the very low end of the range (much lower than most standard consumer headphones which often begin their reproductive range at 12Hz or 14Hz)these start at 6HzSome tips about other reviews and some thoughts :- the silicon plugs cause a kind of stethoscope affect (medical instrument for observing heartbeats) whenever the cord hits something (mainly your chest) some reviews say this is a nuisance but fail to mention that it cannot be heard if you actually have your music on :P- when i first used these headphones i was somewhat dissapointed in the bass. i however listend to a review and waited for them to break in a bit and was astonished at how much more powerful the bass was after a few days.- you must also experiment with how deep in your ear the headphones should be for good sound reproduction. different ear size = different sized cap and different comfortable depthThese headphones are somewhat pricy in stores but are completely worth the money i would give this product six stars if it was at all possible.
I ordered a Mini-iPod from Amazon back on April 30, 2004. The original ship date was June 1, 2004. Amazon has delayed shipping me the product 3 times now, and my latest scheduled ship date is September 2, 2004.My recommendation to you is go somewhere else to get the product!
Picture quality wise, it was OK, but not great. And it broke after about 3 years. So, I will not buy it again and don't recommend it to you either.
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.
This keyboard is a major disappointment. The keys are rubbery with no tactile feedback whatsoever. Some keys require more pressure than others. If you're a touch typist, get the Targus stowaway instead. Over twice the price but there's no comparison. The split on this keyboard places the &quot;H&quot; key on the left side making it a long reach. Also the plastic ridge on the leading edge makes for an uncomfortable typing position as hitting the spacebar requires reaching over the lip. The connector and stand for the iPAQ is flimsy. I'd rather use the on screen keyboard or transcriber instead of this product.
PURCHASED A QUITE EXPENSIVE SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER WITH MEMORY STICK READER. IT STOPPED READING THE DVDS ABOUT 1 MONTH AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. SAMSUNG WAS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, IT STILL WAS ABLE TO READ THE MEMORY STICK.
I bought this on ebay for less than $25. After using it for over a month now, I can say that I'm very satisfied.Pros-> Rechargeable battery.. no AAs.. connect to USB.. works like a charm.-> Thin.. front is like a mirror..-> Fits in the change pocket of my jeans..-> Seems sturdy. Good sound. I'm using $5 Sony headphones with a volume equalizer.-> Battery Life is awesome.. I ran it for 3-4 hours straight and still the battery was half full..Cons-> 128 MB.. Doesn't fit a lot of songs.-> The software requires a little getting used to.-> parts (headphone jack/ USB cable) cannot be replaced.-> No shuffle feature.Overall I gave it 4/5 stars. It's a great product. The
My husband LOVES his J3 Jbuds and loves his hard case just as much. I can't tell you how many times this little case has saved his buds! Our 1 year old got ahold of the case and threw it into a cup of water before I could grab them out of his hand. I opened the case and a little bit of water had seeped through the zipper, but the buds were completely dry. I was able to lay the case out to dry and it was as good as new by the time daddy got home. Because it is round it allows you to coil up the headphones preventing any kinks in the wires. This thing is SO worth the little bit of money it costs. Whether you have Jbuds or any other earbuds that you want to protect, i highly recommend you buy this case.
I bought this camera for my dad who is electronically illiterate =P He uses it for work, and it takes nice pictures for a point and shoot.
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.
This device does exactly what it says it does. It took minutes to install and set up. I simple plugged in the xmitter to the power and plugged in the RCA outputs from my cable box. For the rcvr, I plugged it into the wall, and connected the RCA plugs to the back of the TV. Turned on the TV and set it to video input and we were working. We had to slightly adjust the antenna and we tried the various transmit channels and found that channel 3 was the best. I have not tested the remote control RF repeater since I'm using the TV 2 output from a Dish HD box which uses a UHF remote control that works from all over my house so no need for the RF repeater for my setup.
My stepdaughter had her mind made up that she needed to have this Barbie MP3 player for her happiness. I highly suspect that her stepsisters convinced her that this was the truth. After seeing one in person I couldn't really bring myself to spend over $50 on this cheap trinket. I tried to convince her that another MP3 player would be far more useful and durable, but of course that wasn't the point of this object , was it? She had already ventured upon the virtual Barbie world online and this also influenced her choice/need. Upon opening would not function and had to send back after customer service determined the base must be faulty. This christmas present is still not replaced as of 1/20/2008. I am hopeful for a positive result but what a hassle for junk. Mattel has been great about not adding any additional cost for me like shipping, but I did have to print the shipping label and spend time to have it repacked.
Servicing under the 90 day warranty is impossible. They stall until afer 90 days and then tell you it's out of warranty. Good luck!
I bought this strainer for making sauce this year. I previously borrowed one that cost $100. This one worked just as well. Very easy to clean.
Today I saw the break in the cable. Just as everyone describes it - it is just below the grey jack (the base) that plugs into the laptop. I don't know if I am relieved to know that it is not only me experiencing this. I bought the thinkpad because it came with high reviews but I didn't expect this problem. I wonder if there is a generic charger that would do the job????
You need to set it to intl. mode and there's still occassional noise but clearer than regular radio.
I am greatly displeased with this headset. I wanted something wireless for use on my laptop but this thing is static city. It would drop channels like no tomorrow and constantly shut down. I've never had any problems with my wired ones. So, moral of the story, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.
Well, the earbuds work fine and I can't think of anything that's wrong with 'em so that's that.
This is a great camera for filming! I love the size, the oh-so-easy-to-use lcd touch panel (nifty) and the auto-focus is not so bad. Of course, it takes pictures also, but keep in mind that the main purpose for this gadget is FILMING! It takes good enough videos with the memory stick, great sound!Not so great pictures at night, but wonderful images during the day.I recommend it.
If you hate crawling around under your desk to unhook your camera wires all the time, this one's for you!This is a neat little device that is smaller than the mouse. I took it on vacation to download digital images to a laptop, instead of having to disconnect and drag all my camera wires from my desktop PC.It works great! Just sits there thinking it's a removable drive. And I haven't had any conflict problems with other devices (using Win98).I'm leaving this one in the laptop case, and am ordering a second one for my desktop!
very nice case for the money. i didnt really need one that just held 24 disc's but i needed one smaller then the jumbo ones out there.
Quick service and great price. These 6 ft cables do everything the more expensive HDMI cables do and are such a great value! Be sure and check the distance needed between components.
I gave this as a gift to my wife and she absolutely loves it. The ease of use (no power cord, just USB connection) and the compact size are truly great.
When I had my motherboard replaced, my computer no longer had a 9 pin serial port. This cable saved me from having to spend $100 on a new external fax modem! Install was a snap and it simply worked. I wish everything computer related was this easy and inexpensive.
The unit works fine for charging my sandisk mp3 player, but I can not get a clear broadcast through any of the available FM frequencies.
Bought this item as it was shown as commonly bought in a bundle with the Tracfone LG800G. How do others install it? Looks very fussy and fragile to do. This electronics stuff not my strong point, as I always buy things already set up or easy to set up. Please help me out with instructions if this memory card actually does fit this phone. (And, where does the included "adaptor" go?) No instructions came with them; only a note in the phone manual.Thanks so much for all help.
Without dissecting every little feature let's get to the meat of things, shall we? If you can send an email you can use an ipod. Remembering to charge your cell phone is easy, so is charging your ipod. Battery life has been a non-issue, the thing gets recharged by your computer, very easy. Getting music from iTunes is easy, too.This device is user friendly, reliable, and comes with everything you need to get started.
Like the first reviewer, I bought this because I wanted to use it more places than just in a single vehicle. We can use it in my car, my wife's car, the VW camper, or inside. The permanently roof mounted vehicle units cost more and lack this versatility.The first one I got had a bad pixel (always bright) so I exchanged it and the second one was fine. The sound is excellent, either with the speakers or the nice infrared headsets that come with it. I would like to find a couple more of those.I also bought a Beamit 400FM device, which plugs into one of the headphone jacks and sends the sound to the vehicle stereo via FM -- just tune to the right FM channel. It works great, but I did have to discover that I needed the WOW off (a feature in the Audiovox) and the volume low. Then I just turned up the car stereo to the desired volume level. Now, when driving, I can at least listen to the movie.I like this item, and the only negative I would mention is the speakers not working when detatched.
These fones output amazing bass, and come with 3 ear pieces. The holder could be a little bigger though. Good pricing and Amazon did a great job getting it to me! Thanks!
One of the best values for the $ around. Works as expected. Suggest you start macro photography with this and then move up to the 250 model for getting even more up close. I am very happy with both 150 and 250.
GOO GONE IS GREAT! I REALLY LIKE IT BECAUSE IT REMOVES STICKERS AND DIRT FROM MY BOOKS BEFORE I SHIP THEM!
After reading the mixed reviews for this product, hesitated but bought the Speedster. I am happy with the product, which I use to measure baseball speeds. It consistently picks up pitched balls unless they are very wild, and it is easy to use. Not as powerful as other radar guns (which cost $100s more) but more than adequate for my needs. A good product for the money.
I got this for $12 from J&R; and for that price it's quite superb. This product is a very simple music player: just plug it in to your pc (Mac too, but more about that later), drag the music folders to it, and then go listen to them. It's that easy. When I first got the player, the sound was very quiet as stated in other reviews. I work in a library, there was no one here, and I still had to turn the sound all the way up to hear it! But I did the firmware upgrade (easy/5 minutes), and now it's just like any other player volume-wise; perfectly satisfactory. The menus are not intuitive, but not too hard to figure out. I was not looking forward to having to replace the AAA battery all the time, but I've been using it for about 8 hours now with a crappy budget panasonic battery, and it's still playing. I'm sure when I put in a good battery, it will last much longer. The battery icon has shown 0% for a couple hours, but its still going fine. The worst part is the 2-line-high screen. You really have to pay attention to change albums.Macintosh: I added music to this from my Mac which worked fine, except that Mac has a bunch of hidden files that also get added to the player. The player then gives you a "unreadable format" message everytime it encounters one of those hidden files, which makes navigating a pain. Make sure to delete those hidden files (they start with a .)Bottom Line: This isn't an iPod or a Zune, but its also not two hundred bucks. If you want something cheap that plays music, this is money well spent. Oh, and get the Trancend 8gb memory card with the free card reader from Blue Proton. Its a good deal, and the free usb-card-reader makes loading up the card with music easy and fast.
I just bought a Compaq Presario 1700T series (customized) Notebook and I was looking for a way to transfer data between it and my desktop system as well to backup all the various projects I'd been working on using it. I had become very acustom to always having a CDRW drive available for these purposes. Long story short: This drive makes up for my lack of a CDRW drive since I can easilly plug it into either system and transfer data between them and make backups. I had put off buying this drive since another review said it didn't work with laptops. So much for that! If you've got a new notebook, don't let that review turn you away. The only bad thing is that it is kind of noisey but it's a steal at {price}!
The service was great (arrived just when they said so) it was also very neatly packaged. Seems like a very well built unit. The light pattern it creates is very nice. Im very pleased with this company, their products are solid, service is great and best of all you don't have to break the bank to get some nice lights.
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...
I am not an expert or qualified in technical comparisons with other products. I drove myself crazy researching other plasma's, LCD's and DLP's. I didn't have the sources to do much side by side evaluations. I "pulled the trigger" on the Panasonic due to customer ratings and recomendations of another relative who bought this same product. I am very satified and happy I made this choice. The HD picture is gorgeous the non-HD is good most of the time. I used the cheapest HDMI cable and can't even fathom how the picture could be better.
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.
its a nice little cam because its not crystal clear but good enough. im not complaining considering what i paid for. made this cam 100% worth it.
It works with Windows XP just fine, I use it on my laptop and all over the house and on deck with no problems. Great buy and easy set-up.
After I replaced one of the ink cartridges I have had no trouble at all. I would recommend this product.
I bought the Canon Elph 490Z to use on my trip to Europe. While abroad, this camera was incredible. The Canon Elph 490Z is very tiny and lightweight (about 11 oz.), so I didn't hesitate about carrying this camera everywhere I traveled. Also, the camera's aluminum body handled very well during the trip; there were no breakage or scratches. Furthermore, the features of this camera were great. The 4x zoom lens enabled me to capture distant objects, while the parallax compensation viewfinder allowed me to more accurately capture objects up close. I developed 15 rolls of film from this camera. The photos look crisp and colorful, and there was no red eye in the ones with family and friends. I definitely recommend the Canon Elph 490Z!
I have some Shure earphones and there's no way they would be able to fit in this thing. I should've considered the size rather than looking at the pictures.
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 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
I bought it to connect a Polar cyclometer to a Powerbook running iSmart software (a Mac substitute for the Wintel software that came with the Polar) and it worked without a glitch
I was very impressed by how quickly and well packed my system arrived from Abe's of Maine [...] . The product itself has excellent speakers and diversity in the system itself because it plays CD's, record albums and cassette tapes. The oak finish is beautiful and warm. The only downside that I have found, is that you cannot fast forward or rewind the cassette tapes - but, heck, cassette tapes are nearly relics anyway. It's nice to have a stereo system that handles them at all. Overall, I have had a great experience with the product and the seller.
Purchased as replacements for the original inverter supplied with the Thermo-King TriPac APU. Can not afford the Thermo-King units so we purchase these... just as good at less than half the price!!
I have both the i250 and the i350. The i250 print head failed after 3 months of use (blank lines in the middle of words), but was still under warranty, so I managed to persuade Canon to send me a new print head. BTW, the print head costs about $45 to $50... almost the same as cost of the printer. Next, I upgraded to the i350. This time, the print head took 8 months to fail...same problem. I regard these as disposable printers, nothing more. They work great until the print heads fail.
Bought this for my wife's Toshiba laptop and was reluctant to buy the no name ones floating around the web. I also didn't want to spend $70+ for it from Toshiba. Got the best of both worlds with this unit. Seem's to be doing it's job and running not as hot as the unit that came with the laptop. I wish they would reinforce the wires on these things to last longer but that is how they get your (forced) repeat business.
I have not had a burn problem with these and like the white inkjet printability. Solid product that wont let you down
Love this SanDisk. I take songs from my computer and load them straight to the disk and take the disk out of the adapter and load it right in my phone. It is very easy to use and LOT of storage on such a small card. I can listen to the songs right from my phone. Awsome! Fast shipping too.
It was time for the Luddite to try another DVD recorder. My primary reason for buying was to transfer all the 8mm videos' of the kids to DVD. It did a good job of this and I was able to finish the job I started with a Toshiba recorder. Once I finished that I started converting the big stack of VHS tapes. A binder of 25 DVD's takes up a lot less space then the tapes. This went well. The big glitch is the Macrovision copy protect on some of the movies. I was able to transfer quite a few and get rid of the tapes, anything Disney of course will have Macrovision and wont copy. I have done about 30 DVD's so far and no coasters like the Toshiba would occasionally produce.I did try timed recording on a DVD a few times and that seems to work fine.I read a review that complained that DVD's made with this machine could not be imported to a PC for editing. I tried one and it was a success.I did try timed recording on a DVD a few times and that seems to work fine.
I purchased this mouse 3-4 months ago for my MacBook and have had no issues so far. The only (minor) complaint I have with this mouse is that the scroll wheel is very noisy. In a very silent room (early in the morning or late at night) it is loud enough to disturb a light sleeper. Luckily my wife doesn't sleep light. :-)I mostly use the left and right buttons and the scroll wheel. Have had no use for the 4th and 5th buttons yet.Another "feature" I like is that the mouse matches my MacBook.
I have a Canon BJC-2010 printer, and have had no problems with this item, nor the BCI-21 (black) tank. I get an average of 75-100 copies with this system, and it works great--dries fast, and doesn't blob.
I did TONS of research looking for the best pair of affordable, portable headphones, and everyone kept saying... PORTAPROS! I read the reviews on here, read them online... and these little things got great reviews across the board!Well I just got mine in the mail. I have to agree, they sound pretty good for their small size. I actually expected them to be a bit bigger... they are pretty small.I love:- styling... no change really since 1984. If you love that retro look, they are killer.- Sound is great... good sound at all levels. For the size, good bass response. I'm please so far for sure!- cord is not too short... just enough length that I can move away from my computer, but not so much cord I get tripped up in it.I can see being issues:- the sliding band to open the length over your head is annoying. Once you get it set, it's fine, but when you take them off, the band wants to slide back together. Not a huge issue, but annoying.- The band wants to catch your hair and pull it. I've basically got a buzz-cut and it's grabbing my hair, so if you have a bushy head, you're in trouble.- quality... i mean, you get what you pay for. The tension controls on the side seem a bit weak and flimsy.Overall the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I love these little things... sound good... look cool. And once you get them on your head you sort of forget they are there. Great sound... good job Koss. I definitely recommend these things!
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 ;)
This is the third cord that I have ordered for my Nuvi, and it too has fallen apart. I would not recommend this product or the Garmin Nuvi. I've also had to replace the suction component that holds it to the windshield. I've only had the Nuvi 1.5 years.
Easily installed, transferring of waypoints is simple and quick but detail level is not as good as Nobeltec.
I take it with me to the hayfield every day. I put it in a cell phone case to keep it safe because I don't trust it's plastic cover. I wear headphones over the earbuds to keep the noise from the tractor and hay equipment from drowning out the music. Helps pass the time. I have found it easy to use and well worth the money. The earbuds sound isn't the best, but for now they will do just fine.
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.
I'm a novice photographer and the Nikon 8700 was the first camera I boughtthat was a step above the point and shoot Olympus camera I've owned forover 6 years.I had read many great reviews on this camera and it lived up to all thoseexpections, minus one: this camera is not ideal for taking sports oraction pictures. I was quite disappointed with the results after tryingto take decent pictures of my sons playing indoor basketball and outdoorsoccer. I finally did some research and learned that (like anotherreviewer had observed) only digital SLRs have the responsiveness andspeed and capability to take action pictures. With the 8700, the shutterlag speed is one factor- you click on the shutter release button but ittakes a portion of a second before the camera snaps the picture. I thenthought that with manual settings (shutter release priority mode)I couldcorrect that behavior, but no combination of settings changed or improvedthe result. The result was the images coming out blurry. I was surprisedat this and thought it was a camera setting, but after doing some moreonline researching I found out that (1) the major digital camera reviewsites do not seem to cover any sports or action picture taking and(2) a lot of users of the 8700 did report the same problems that Iencountered and (3) you can improve sports shots by learning some basictechniques because some claim that no matter what camera you have, youdo have to apply some of these techniques, which is basically predictingyour shots and having knowledge of the sport in hand so that you knowwhen to prepare for your shots. In either case, those folks did confirmthe weak sports mode and limited capabilities of the 8700, which seemto be more pronounced than other cameras.As a novice user, the only other negative aspect of the camera is itsdifficult access to the options, which is not intuitive, especially whenyou don't use the camera a lot and you're under time constraint to takea picture (of a sports scene) and don't have time to fumble around tofigure out how to change a camera setting. And I'm quite a technicalguy who had already read the user manual. I'm sure with time one wouldbe more familiar with the menu system and how to tweak a specific setting.I guess the camera's strength of many features can be its own weakness.Other than the two above mentioned weaknesses, I would have to say thatwith the many still shots of landscape, people, and even animals, thiscamera has made me look better than my novice photographer status. Alongwith the Canon inkjet printer I have, I can print out better than thelab photo quality pictures at home. However, I am looking for a truedigital SLR just to compensate for the lack of a decent sports mode inthe 8700. Better digital SLRs have either 3 or 5 fps for continuousshooting modes versus the 8700's 1.5 fps, but of course they are intwo different classes and price ranges.
I tend to be wary of inexpensive products but there is nothing at all wrong with this USB hub. I took it out of the package, plugged it in and had everything running from it with no problems within one minute. I also noticed something that isn't included in the description of the product: there is a power source plug on the side. If there are problems running more powerful USB devices through this hub and you have a power cord that would fit, it looks like you could add some juice to this hub to overcome that problem. All-in-all, this is a great product.
After having my friends whine on AOL and chats about how cool their new iPods were they got around X-Mas,I felt cheated. I am a lover of MD and MP3CD. An iPod was not an option do to price and well...I saw this coming I guess. So patiently I ignored those Apple comercials with U2 and dancers in black shadows.And rant I did about how iPod doesn't have this or that my MD has or iTunes this and iTunes that for two years! Now finally with this lower price and average storage for my taste,I can say to my friends out there "look what I got!"It's so tiny. My stick of gum looked big. But it's really slick to use. I put nearly a day and a half MP3's and simular files together for my meditation rutines,and it played for almost a day! I do wish it had more power. iPods lack this feature. They should look into 56 and 72 hour playback like HI-MD then I'd rave more. Sadly too my Realmedia files were useless too! Made me a little nervous,but it still plays most formats. For the price you can get two,but well..iPod is that price isn't it?I'm enjoying using this player it's cute. Apple just look into the battery issue and make peace with Real,that issue is just pitiful.
It is designed to install with the power on. It did that easily and the return was a no brainer. If it lasts less than 2 years, I won't be happy. If it lasts greater than 3, I will be tickled so I guess if you don't see an update to this review before 2012, either it has worked as expected.....or the world has ended.
These work OK but 8 miles? No way. One of the cradles has broken already. We can't seem to get the volume right, either. Would not buy again.
Keyboard is great. Help with adapting this to a Mac they want to charge for which I don't think is right. So I fumbled, found a download and all is well.
I'm very happy with these! I have extremely small ears, and these fit snuggly while I'm running. The sound quality isn't exceptional, but for the price, it's very good.
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.
So far, exactly as advertised. The 90 degree angle on one end is perfect for fitting into the tight areas on todays motherboards.Is not brittle or rigid, but easily bends around corners to conform to the shape of power supplies, cards, etc. Comes in different colors to make it easy to determine which cable goes where. Would definitely recommend.
Mounted easily to my 20" LCD and to the wall. I am very pleased other than the cable clips pop off every time you move the arm. I am not using a lot of cables (i.e. component). I am only using the power cable and 1 HDMI cable. I took the clips off and the arm works fine.
I am very disappointed with Zune. Zune loaded my music from iPod easily enough. The Marketplace was horrible, very difficult to use. I was also very disappointed with the accessories that were available, meaning there were next to none. I do not recommend spending this kind of money on this product when the iPod has clearly seperated itself as a superior product that is tried and true.
I was a little apprehensive about the quality of the product because I saved $50 over store prices. I thought some of the accessories must be missing-no way!! Everything was top notch and it arrived in 2 DAYS during the Christmas season!!!. Will shop this way again next year.
I love my iPod. So far, I mainly use it at the gym during workouts, but have a unit that I can plug it into at home to use as a stereo when I don't want to fool with CDs. I chose the 80GB classic over the 8GB nano simply for $$. There was only $35 difference between the two. It was well worth it. I'll never completely fill this iPod, but knowing I have the capability is great.
I bought this enclosure about 1 year ago. I put a 200GB hard drive in it and use it as my dedicated iTunes library. It was a super easy setup. Many complain in the other reviews that it's a tight fit inside, but I didn't find it difficult at all to get the hard drive in. After connecting the hard drive and closing it up, I simply connected it via FireWire to my Mac G4 and it worked like a charm! Next month I will have it for 1 year and I would be 100% happy with it if not for one thing... the loud fan noise after about 10 minutes of it being turned on! ARGHH!! All of a sudden it just starts sounding off with this annoying buzzing sound that gets slightly louder with time. Every-so-often, the buzzing goes away for about 1 to 2 minutes, but it ALWAYS returns with a vengence! Otherwise, the enclosure has held up and worked nicely for almost 1 year. I'm definitly going to get rid of it though once I find an enclosure that is equally aesthetically pleasing and as reliable, but not NEARLY as noisy!!! It's a shame actually, since I'm in the market to get 2 more enclosures to house my Aperture library and data backup, respectively.
This is a great kit that comes with everything that you need to get started. The speaker wire though is deffinetly not 16 gauge wire but i used my own 10 gauge speaker wire and it works great. The remote wire is kind of thin but it works and gets the job done. The RCA cable is of good quality and provides good sound and clearness. The red power cable is a good thick cable that is able to handle the volts from the battery along with a very good and durable fuse. This kit is a good quality kit that i would recommend for anyone looking for good sound and reliable wires. The wires were all long enough and I had plenty extra so it would work for a full sized vehicle as well as small vehicles.
Ever since i got this iPod, unlike the full size iPod, theres a mini cooper with guys in suits outside my house all the time. If you get this iPod, be sure to get a moat also, or atleast a kiddie swimming pool. Also, dont put it near your bellybutton, cause it may get lost.
I recently purchased this printer from another retailer after doing quite a bit of research into colors laser printers. I purchased this printer due to the reviews, and because it was network-ready.After setting up the printer, I had a small problem. The first print after powering on the printer would smudge and the toner would smear. It was as if the fuser wasn't hot enough to set the toner to the paper. I tried several different paper types, but the first print would always come out with bad results. After the first print, it was better, but still not perfect.Not satisfied with the results, I set out to find the cause. I found the answer in a review of a different Konica Minolta printer here on Amazon.Read this carefully:The printer ships with 2 green switches in the "envelope" position. Unless you flip these two switches to the "paper" position you will get smearing and smudges. It is not readily apparent from the pictures-only instructions that are included with the printer that these should be flipped. They are green, and located on the left and right sides of the printer when you open the top cover near where the paper comes out. There is a picture of an envelope on the switch, but you cannot see it until after you've flipped it. Make absolutely sure you flip these or you will have problems. These switches control how tightly the paper is pushed against the fuser to set the toner.After flipping the switches, I am very happy with the results from the printer. The colors are vibrant and the text is razor sharp.I added some extra memory to the printer because I had an old 128MB DIMM laying around. Beware if you want to put more memory in the printer: you must have single-sided DIMMS (chips on one side of the module only). If you have a double-sided DIMM it will only recognize half the memory on the module. I didn't notice a difference after installing the extra memory since I had no problems printing large images at the highest quality anyway.The standard warnings apply as with all laser printers. The unit ships with "starter" toner cartriges that are not full. When you repalce them, it will cost you quite a bit of money. Nothing unique to this printer, but still annoying. I believe the ones that ship with the printer will get you around 1500 pages. Also, it does not print photo-quality images, but no color laser will. Know what you're buying.I highly recommend this printer for home use. It produces fast, high-quality images, razor-sharp text, it's network-ready, and has Linux drivers (not Postscript).
I bought this unit on July 6th from a local electronics store, and paid $199 on sale. Normal price was $299. I took it out of the box, mounted it to the windshield, and it quickly found about 7 or 8 satellites with a strong signal. I'm currently on a business trip in an unfamiliar city, and I'd used map printouts to get me to the store. Well, this unit quickly and efficiently got me back to my hotel with ease. Calculations were fast, and the graphics are clean and crisp. The voice prompts are clear and loud...and this is where my original "Except" post title comes in. On the System Settings screen, none of the changes get saved. For example, it's stuck on the Int'l Date Line - West time zone. When I change the Time Zone to Eastern U.S., it doesn't "remember" it. The save button changes color, and it clicks at me, but (unlike the other settings screens) it doesn't announce nicely "Saved!" It also is stuck on the highest volume.I contacted Tech Support, first via the web (no response) and then via telephone. The call does get routed overseas (India is my guess, from the conversation). The gentlemen walked me through several rounds of hitting the Reset button on the side of the unit. Then he told me that this model doesn't say "Saved!" verbally on the Systems Setting screen, but changes indeed get saved. No dice, I said. Anyway, after about a 1/2 hour conversation, Magellan is sending me a brand-new unit in the mail, with a shipping label for me to send in my faulty unit.As I indicated, everything "except" the settings screen works great! I would actually keep the unit as-is, because having the time be wrong is no big deal. I have a car radio for that, and a watch. Having the volume at its loudest isn't too bad, although at night it might be a problem. So, here's hoping "7 business days" pass by quickly, and that my replacement unit does not have this issue. I'll post an update when the new unit arrives.***UPDATE***Magellan sent the new unit via FedEx and it arrived in 5 days. It included a pre-paid UPS label to return the old unit. Although I was given 30 days to do so, I sent it out immediately. The replacement unit works great, and I've had absolutely zero issues with it. It has already paid for itself. I am someone who gets very frustrated in unfamiliar cities when I don't know where I'm going or what turn to take. The Magellan Maestro 3100 is inexpensive ($199), small, well-designed, and portable--in short, everything I wanted in a navigation unit.
This mouse is great for anyone with a laptop!! It has some great features that others are lacking:-On/Off switch...no more batteries running out-USB &quot;extention cord&quot; just in case the usb unit is a little too big or your plug is in the back...just a handy accessory-functional scroll wheel-travel bagThe only con is that the right/left click buttons feel a bit flimsy. (Hence four stars instead of five) Other than that i am very happy.
The product works great and it is the real stuff. It arriveed on time. I would order from them again.
I bought this camera after owning an Olympus digital camera for years. I was extremely happy with my Olympus, but wanted something smaller that would fit in my purse or diaper bag since I'm expecting. This camera was SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT. Just about every single picture I took had huge white blobs all over it. (This only happened when using the flash. I must admit the camera takes great pictures in broad daylight without the flash.) Plus, if you used the zoom at all, the pictures came out fuzzy. The first digital camera I ever owned (7 years ago) took better pictures! The store I bought the camera from wouldn't take it back because I waited two days past the 14-day return policy. So, I sold the camera and took a $100 loss. I'd much rather lose $[...] than keep this camera.
The Bogen-Manfrotto 681B is everything a monopod should be.It's sturdy, operates smoothly and gives you a sense of confidence (when you lock at a certain position, you don't worry about it changing or collapsing on you).You can tell it's made of quality components, as opposed to the cheap monopods you find at BestBuy and such.The only negative I see is that it's heavy and a bit too bulky for me.I considered their light weight version, but it doesn't seem to support the weight of the 200mm f/2.8 lens that I have. Something in between those 2 extremes would be ideal for enthusiast but non-professional photographers like myself. But it's always nicer to have more than you need...
This camera is amazing. I have been a canon user for many years, upgrading as I go. I can not think right now of a camera they could come out with to make me want to upgrade from the 5D. This will certainly be my camera for some time to come.
The price was great and I like having the card reader for older computers in case they don't have a card slot.
I bought this router 3 months back. The installation was very smooth. The performance is excellent and is working flawlessly. Highly recommended.
Hooked myPlayStation 3 80GBup to mySamsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Colorand the screen flickered really bad while playingCall of Duty: World at War. The entire screen would cut out as well as the sound. Makes me wonder if this HDMI cable can fully support 1080p or not. At least it was cheap. You get what you pay for.
Much better sound quality than the ipod and zune earbuds I had been using with the most noticeable difference being in the increased bass. My music and PC games sound awesome now. They seem to be made well. I've had them for about two months and they seem to be as good as the day I got them.I have read some complaints about how the input jack in now smaller and straight compared to the older design and some people view this as a reduction in quality, which it may or may not be, however I think they did this because the old design would not fit in the iPhone so feel free to blame Apple for this one ;)
What a waste of money! I ordered directly from their website and decided to cancel within an hour of downloading the program. I am still waiting for them to refund my money. I just kept getting error messages every time I entered an equation even when I was sure I was under the right program. It is impossible to get in touch with customer service. You can only leave a message. I also emailed them demanding a refund and that I felt the program was not helpful and they told me I was wrong, that their program is perfect. Bull! For someone just learning algebra, this is useless. The equations have to be entered very specific ways and not the way it shows in your book. Don't waste your money. There are free programs online that can help solve problems that are better than this software. Buyer beware!!!!
Although it says medium, I still consider it a quite small case.The Canon 10-22mm barely fits in there and you won't be able to fit the 24-105L which is what I considered medium size.I already have and am very happy with the large one for my 70-200L; I was hoping the 24-105 would fit in this medium case as then I would have been able to carry my three mainstay lenses with one on my camera and the other two in the medium and large cases.Tough luck, yet the case is well made and properly protects the gear. Next time (that is: now) I will actually measure my lens before ordering.This one will do just fine for the 10-22.
I bought a 5 GB RIO Carbon about 2 years ago. After one year the volume knob broke, so I returned it, paid $100 and got a replacement. About 2 months later the replacement died, so I paid another $100 and got another replacement. Now the third replacement volume knob broke (without any dropping etc.) I wish I never bought a RIO. It has a serious design flaw. Buy an MP3 player with no moving parts. I should have bought an Ipod, as I have now spent far too much money continuously repairing/replacing my RIO. Also not there is no shuffle mode on it either which would have been a nice feature.
Shipping was fast! Well made; perfect for my verizon earbuds that go over my ear and have a little microphone! It will keep them safe so they won't get crushed and its small enough so it doesn't take up too much space. Thank You, JLAB for a great product and Thank you, Amazon, for the fast ship and for having another great item in your product line!
If you thought that the Targus Hub might reduce the number of wires connected to the computer, it does do that for only the USB connectors. You will still have the audio in/out wires connnected to the computer, thru the Targus, and connected to your speakers. The signals DO NOT go through the USB.Otherwise I have had it connected for 10 minutes and it seems to be working fine with one USB port open still. Otherwise you might look at the HP USB Port Replicator (only 5 USB ports) which has audio connectors that do not need to connect to the computer, uses the USB.
This is my 3rd Netgear router(2nd wifi) with which I have had experience. Just as described. Very easy to install. And they have great support--Very easy to manage settings and update the software.I live in a small apt., so I'm not sure about the range.
I need a powered USB hub. I run several high power draws: a cooling plate and USB powered hard drives. This is the only one I could find that actually told me how much power it gaves each outlet, 500m amps. The 2 vertical ports are handy for quickly plugging in flash drives.Don't over look your monitor's powered USB ports. I just bought a Dell 2208WFP monitor and it has 4 ports with 2.5 watts each.
Obviously [from the price] this is not a high-end product; however, it is more than adequate for recycling older drives. It does look and feel cheap, but has functioned exactly as needed.Pros:- Inexpensive.- Includes screwdriver and data cable.Cons:- Did not include anything to shield drive electronics from metal case (a small piece of a mylar antistatic bag worked fine for me).- Complimentary storage bag is poorly constructed and has an awful chemical smell (I never use them anyway).- Connector cable is USB A to A, rather than the more common USB A to B or A to Mini-b; while this doesn't affect performance, it does mean that you'll have to keep track of it, since is likely to be the only such cable you have on hand.Bottom line: I'd buy it again.
very good headphones, especially for the cost. The sound is not really accurate, its more muddled in the mids and lows. But for some reason, this just makes them sound awesome, like some vintage amp playing an old school record. I definitely recommend these.
I would never have though to buy a remote for my camera, but I saw the suggestion on Ken Rockwell's awesome Nikon site, so I went for it. This remote is so much fun, even my five-year-old is taking pictures with it. I've had it for two weeks, and I've done self-portraits, long exposures and group shots with it (no more running before the timer goes off!).This is a must if you want to do long exposures. I was able to put my camera on a tripod and use the setting that allows you to click the remote once to open the shutter and again to close it. Because I didn't have to touch the camera to operate the shutter, I got really cool pictures of stars and meteors with no camera shake.
I needed to hook my video card (DVI) to my TV using HDMI so I could watch blu-ray movies. This cable is very reasonably priced and worked like a charm.
this litte case is great, it is slightly hard and has plenty of space to hold the external hard drive.
I want to know what's with the idiots complaining about the price. &quot;I could buy two of my 5600's&quot; or whatever.. So what, I could go buy 600 pencils too, who cares? Where else can you get a 480x640 screen in a handheld for ANY price (except Japan)Guess what? The top of the line stuff costs more. What DID you expect?And it's not like it's even -that- much more. The price is about one would expect, if one were to compare the features and prices of what's out there.. so when the other clueless metntions .. The price must be in Yen? Nobody will buy it at that price?I just shake my head and wonder how people with this much staggering brain power have surivied long enough to even figure out how to string together a coherent sentence.
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.
So I am former MiniDV camcorder owner. And I HATED that experience-transferring video to the PC and then editing it was just so tedious and unpleasant. So I was SOOO happy to find this camcorder that records in MP4 format automatically - AWESOME.I purchased this about 18 months ago and have taken it everywhere - around the world in my pocket. The form factor and video format are the biggest pluses of this camcorder. However, the battery life is ridiculously pitiful - I can't stress how poor battery life is. After just 3 months of usage, the battery couldn't hold a charge for more than one hour. After 12 months of usage, it could only manage about 20 minutes during indoor filming.So I ended up always taking my power adapter, traveling adapters and my phone - which all of sudden negated the form factor benefit...Oh one more BIG thing, I am actually in the market for another flash memory camcorder because the little LCD screen on this camera went dark. A few months ago it started to show the occasion lines/snow, but I just shut it down and turned in on again. Then one day last month, the screen wouldn't light up, despite the fact that all the other indicator lights on the camera were operational. And of course, it occurred after the warranty period.
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.
I ordered this product to clean the lcd panel of my dell laptop. I have only used it once and my only point of comparison is the sample screenclean that came with laptop. This monster product did a much better job leaving the panel looking brand new. One possible negative is that Monster has stopped shipping this product with their larger 16x16 microfiber cloth and instead includes a 12x12 one. That is quite a bit smaller.
A terrific little camera for the price. I bought the SD100 based on my experience with the APS elph II. It too is small, easy to use, and takes great pictures. We love vacationing at theme parks and have found that it's easier to get around without having camera bags, backpacks etc... getting in the way. I carry the SD100 on my belt with the optional leather case and hardly know it's there. I use it at work too, and it's small enough to keep with me all the time. Even the best camera is useless if you don't have it with you. Connection to a computer is simple with the included USB cable, and with my Windows XP machine I didn't even bother installing the software. Just plug it in, turn it on, download your pictures. I'm also a big fan of the stainless steel shell.Two drawbacks are the limited optical zoom and the size of the screen. The screen is great for composing photos even in bright sun, but viewing them directly from the camera is much better when you connect to a TV with the included cable. The optical zoom is what it is, but to get something longer you'll most likely need a larger camera. I'm also glad I bought an extra, larger SD disk. The included 16 MB is fine if you have a handy place to download pictures but having space for lots of pictures is one of the great advantages of digital photography.
Bought this maybe 3 to 4 months ago and let me just preface with the fact that all of our equipment is new. (8 month old TV, 1 year old XBOX, new receiver) At first it was perfect, then it started acting up. Namely, if you turned off everything while it was on one input (lets say Imput 3 for watching tv) and then tried to turn everything back on for the same activity, it would try to change the tv channel instead of the input. Then this morning I pick up the remote and the screen is completely cracked down the middle. Never was it thrown, tossed, sat on, or any other kind of extreme physical violence most remotes endure. The buttons still work as long as I remember what the screen usually displayed, but extremely disappointing for the price. Our other Logitech remote that is in the family room works much better, but that one isn't designed specifically for the XBOX.
I was walking fast pace to the airport terminal. The zippers were coming loose slowly from the weight of this camera and eventually the backpack was wide open.This backpack should have some type of buckle snaps on each two sides.I'm very unhappy right now, dropping my Canon 60D that I just bought. It has some cracks but still working good.
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.
After the purchase of a Sony Cybershot Digital Camera, I required not only a memory card but a universal adapter for memory card readers.This package deal was a solid value at the time.2GB is plenty of space for about 300 photos at 7 Megapixels.Because of the proprietary nature of Sony products, the memory stick is not supported by most memory card readers and requires an adapter. While not a part of the Memory Stick packaging, an adapter was thrown into the shipping packaging and has been an integral part of my Sony Camera experience.
I bought one pair of these because I was skeptical at first. I was pleasantly surprised with the sound quality of these earphones. I still can't believe these are offered at such a low price! WOW! Needless to say, I bought 10 pair so I always have some handy!I primarily use them at the gym...intense cardio sessions...with lots of sweat...and they're holding up like a true champion! Highly recommended.
so easy to use love love love this stylus it never miss the mark when pointing it to your tab
I've had very good luck with this router so far; the setup was simple enough the web-based management is fairly robust in comparison with other brands. A lot of advanced features are included in this router as well. I'm using it to route a satellite internet connection and I have not had any difficulties.
I have a digital camera from 6 years ago. Its big and bulky and I wanted a small digital camera to keep in my purse to be up on the pictures with the kids. This camera is excellent. There is a delay when the flash goes off indoors between pictures. The pictures are wonderful. The camera is small, lightweight and easy to use. There are many features I have not even tried yet, but the overall usage is awesome. My husband bought it for me for my birthday and I couldn't ask for a better gift. I would give this as a gift in a heartbeat! I love it! I put lithium batteries in it at the beginning of October when I got it. Its been 30 days and I have taken about 100 photos, indoors and outdoors and the batteries are still going strong!! GOOD BUY!!!
I was worried this adapter wouldn't actually work for my computer, but I had done my research and it fit! It's 3 prong instead of my previous, which was only 2 prong, but I might be able to swap out the cord if necessary. So far no trouble plugging into my local Starbucks!!!
I've had this for 2 years so far. It plays VHS tapes okay and the DVDs look great. The tape recorder works well too, and there is even a feature to copy a DVD to VHS - providing the DVD is not copy protected, which nearly all of them are!DO NOT THROW AWAY THE BOOK! Some of the features you'd never figure out unless you used the book to tell you how it's done.It has neat features like timer on and off features, but these reset to zero (0) if the electricity goes off.If anything, I wished they made one of these with a Hard Drive and a DVD-Recorder! Now *that* would be awsome!//-------------------------------------------------Subject: all of it works!, part 2It has now been 4 years, and this unit still performs flawlessly! I use it as my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning to one of the local news stations, to snooze off to sleep to TV to at night, record my favorite programs onto VHS, and watch a DVD on.This unit is fantastic! I do not understand why other people are having such a tough time with it.Technology is leaving it behind, though. Now I'd like to get something with a recordable DVD drive, maybe a built in hard drive to use like a Tivo unit, and an LCD screen. But that's all just Butter (not necessary, just tastes good), so I'll probably hang on to this unit for another couple of years.
I'm glad I got this camera. I've been debating for a long time whether to get a digital camera. I use a variety of digital cameras at work and know how useful they are. This one had the price that I wanted to pay and the performance of $1000+ cameras from a couple of years ago. The colors look great. The software is a breeze to use. The quality of the camera seems to be very good so far.I would have scored this camera 5 out of 5 if it came with a case and a USB connector. It is slow to download with the serial cable. I still haven't been able to take any good photos at night: firework displays, city lights, full moon, etc.I'm planning on purchasing a case, a 32 MB Flash Card and a USB Reader.
It's the best size for taking pictures on a trip and you don't have to carry a lot of chips. Plus one 2 gig chip uses one set on Energizer Ulimate Lithum batteries, so when it's full you realize that you may also need to replace your batteries. Trip or no trip it's still good to use.
Im very happy, the sound is very good, of course if you wanna have a party maybe these speakers are not the best choice, as a individual use are a great option.
Mind you, I haven't tried this with 3000 different USB products but I bought it with a Digital camera so I could use the USB port to get my pictures.I got the card, turned off my computer, and put it into the PCI slot and screwed it in. I turned my computer on, it found and installed the USB card. I plugged in the camera's cord and plugged the cord into the camera. It recognized it and installed it. It's working perfectally.What more can I say, It works just like any other USB port that I've used and I haven't had any problems with it. So if you need a USB port in your computer because it's old and doesnt have them, this here is your product.
This DVD player plays all standard movies fine, but it cannot play double-density DVDs. For example, I couldnt get it to even read Any of my Star Trek or 24 television show DVDs, also long movies like Gladiator and Fight Club were not recognized. When I pop in a short 90 minute movie like Road Trip or The Way of The Gun it reads it fine.
I'm happy with the sound and quality of this unit, but it has one "feature" that I feel is a bug. If I load discs in bays 1 - 6 and then start playing on disc 3, after reaching disc 6 the unit stops -- it won't play discs 1 and 2. Onkyo says this is normal -- the unit only plays forward and won't "wrap" back to disc 1. The workaround is to put the unit in Repeat mode, but that makes it play all discs endlessly. I've owned CD changers from several other manufacturers and none behaved this way.If you own one of these machines, please call Onkyo and complain -- they said if enough people complain they will issue a firmware update.One other issue: my wife thinks this machine is louder when switching discs than our old Sony changer. This is most apparent in Shuffle mode. I don't think the difference is significant, though.
Small, compact, with plenty of volume and pickup ability. Idealin our hurricane-friendly environment. I own 3 of them.
The perfect pack at a great price!!!! Has everything you need to wire up your amp!!!!!! It would cost you so much more to get these things separate. This is high quality materials....This cost over $100.00 at best buy!!! Get it here
Es un gran forro y el primero que veo en este estilo. Ideal, ya que nunca se sabe donde colocar los audifonos, que no se enreden, etc. El material es muy suave pero protector, agradable al tacto y hace lucir muy bien al iphone. Estoy muy contenta con esta compra
My Dell Dimension 2200 Tower computer bit the dust. The fan wasn't moving so I got out the multimeter and confirmed that no voltage was coming out of the power supply. Did some research on the internet and found the Antec Basiq BP350 to be compatible with the Dell 2200 and well rated by those who had purchased it.I wholehearted concur. I have been using in my Dell 2200 for a few months and have had no issues. Its fan doesn't seem to be any louder than my previous power supply as some others have complained.My computer is like new again (well like it was when it was new in 2002)!
Works just like you expect. great price. quick delivery. programing instructions are weak, you will need to refer back to your original owners manual.
Only bad thing. There is no sensor on the back of my camera. So you do have to reach around towards the front for it to work. Even so, its the best 20 bucks for camera accessories I've spent.I also like that the little velcro close pouch it comes with can be attached to my camera strap. How convenient is that!
Sound quality wise these headphones are the best I've had but only the foam inserts worked for me which was quite annoying since they are pretty nasty now since I use them at the gym. I believe the foam inserts themselves are relatively expensive to replace. After spending a good deal of money on the headphones I'm hesitent to spend more money (they're about a dollar each.. not a pair). Also the wires are quite stiff and relatively larger than other cheap headphones (like iPods earhpones).
Through the viewfinder, that is. It isn't aimed properly. It will take a while to figure out just how to aim it to get the subject layout that I want.Another gripe: for a camera that doesn't come with a case, they should have at least included a lens cover.The camera does take a little while to power on but that better than a camer that turns on accidentally and runs down batteries.The first time I put the batteries in, it was a little tricky. I managed to have some patience ... didn't want to force it and break it ... and I eventually got it to go in. Since then I've had no problems in this area.All in all it's an OK buy. If you tend to be techno-greedy or can afford it, buy something with at least 2Mpixels and 3x zoom but this camera is not bad for the price.
This motherboard has everything and anything you need. Easy to install and all drivers we very easy to access. No issues at all during startup and manual is very helpful. I would defintley recommend this motherboard.
I bought the package deal for a cell phone I picked up from someone else and this package had pretty much everything I needed and came quickly. Definitely would recommend both seller and merchandise.
Installation and use of the Sirius satellite radio home kit for the Sportster model is easy and hardly needs the manual. All one needs do is attach the RCA audio plugs to an unused input in your audio system (I used the tape deck input), place the antenna near a window, and plug in the power. The Sirius radio gets the programming and your audio system provides the sound.
Pretty much point and shoot. Even had it used at my daughters wedding and it took better shots compared to 35mm Nikons FG. I'm happy with it and take it everywhere. For the price its hard to beat. I find the flash a little awkward but i'm getting use to it. Great starter digital! Definetly a good deal.
Mine didn't work for long either. It has an inability to write minidisc Table of Contents (TOC err) that destroys both new and previously recorded discs. I lost some priceless live recordings by putting my master minidisc into this deck.The Sharp customer service representatives were rude and did not help or offer to replace this deck even though countless online reviewers have had the same experience. It's obviously a fault in workmanship and Sharp's unwillingness to replace this piece of junk has convinced me never to buy another product from them.I would rank it zero stars if I could.
Headphones are great, good sound, range, nice battery life - just a bit heavy if wearing an extended time
After hearing all the horror stories about monitors, I research this product for awhile before purchusing this monitor. It was the one and only monitor I bought (which i hear is unusual, because I hear you usually have to try at least 2-3 times before you find the "right" monitor). I can't say enough about this monitor. Its very clear with no interference. I like the volume on it. You can either turn up real high (for if your listening from a distance) or you can turn it way down (if your close to it and can just watch the red light sensor). Its great. Dont bother looking any further - just get this one.
Arrived a day before the expected day. In good new state. Installed effortless and works fine.
I have no tape deck or built in iPod dock in my car, so I've been beholden to the FM transmitter since I got my first iPod years ago. When I lived in Rhode Island, the performance of my trusty (Griffin) Road Trip was fine, but then I moved to Chicago and found the dial more crowded, and suddenly I couldn't get a clear signal. It wasn't worth trying to use the Road Trip (ever) because static drowned out the signal. When I got my iPod Nano the problem got much worse, as if the tiny thing wasn't meant to work with my older Road Trip.Then I moved to Houston, and discovered to my chagrin, that I had the same problem with crowded dial and insufferable static. In despair, I was about to give up on the idea of an FM transmitter when I spotted the reviews for this version. I wondered how the cheaper iTrip could actually compare to my more costly Road Trip, but decided that it was cheap enough to give it a shot.Well, being able to go below 88.1 FM makes all the difference, it turns out. Following the directions so kindly shared here I now have the thing preset to 87.9 and 87.5, and the signal is great. I rarely get interference, and although I do turn the volume on my stereo up a bit high to listen to podcasts, the sound quality is really good. Very happy with this purchase- the first time in my life that the superior gadget turned out to be the cheaper option.
This is a great case if you want to put your laptop inside another bag when you travel. I do a lot of traveling for business and need to fit my personal laptop into the same bag as my business laptop. It is a little big for my 14.1-inch machine, but that was expected. You can't beat the price around ten dollars.There seems to be some controversy around the metal logo on the bag. I was able to pry off the outer logo easily but the metal clasp on the inside of the bag is a little tricky to get at. I actually had to cut a small hole in the inner liner (not the neoprene) with scissors to get it out, after this I just sealed the cut with white glue to keep it from fraying- still not a big deal. I would never have bothered with this if I hadn't read the other reviews on Amazon.
As a world traveler that specializes in underwater photography, weight and protection always have utmost importance when selecting luggage cases. In the "old days" a waterproof, impact resistance hard case was the best choice for equipment. But they were large and especially heavy. In these days of ridiculous baggage fees, this carry-on is a great value when traveling. I use it exclusively for photo equipment and it comes with all types of foam dividers to be able to customize each trip to get the most equipment in the bag and keep it protected.Handle is heavy duty and functions well. The extra front pocket is great for paperwork and books to read en route. I have found that the balance between size and protection has been attained. I heartily endorse this item for any photographer on the move through airports.
While I normally don't have too many good words to say about all the flaky hardware out there, this little purple box is an exception. I had it working with my linksys router in under 5 minutes (under XP), and working in Linux in under 1 hour. (I have version 2.5)Atmel has opensourced their linux driver so getting these to work in the future under linux should not be problemWhile I agree with a prior poster, USB 1.1 is not a great solution to choose for networking in terms of performance, this product is a great choice if you want a quick and flexible solution (works in both laptops and desktops) and throughput isn't too important to you.
This a great DVD player. I have played all types of movies from big special effects like the Matrix to classics like A Clockwork Orange. The picture is amazing. I have noticed a slight pause in some films too, but I think it because of the way the disc is encoded. My brother told me that some DVD titles are dual layer so this is what causes the slight pause. I played The Matrix flawlessly though and was blown away. This player really has it all. The slow motion and zoom is great to see special effect shots close up. I can't complain about anything concerning this player. It is an investment I am glad I made!
Works as advertised - easy to install - delivered promptly - received rebate although it took almost 3 months - It is a joy to be unwired !!!
Excellent product easy to install and came with everything you need to mount to wall
10/27/05 SAFETY NOTICEWal Mart has pulled ALL Nano's from inventory! They are offering a full refund to anyone who has purchased a Nano from their stores. It seems there have been issues of a battery leak that can cause severe burns. I called Best Buy and Circuit City and both stores say they are looking into a possible product recall but are still selling the units.Well, I was excited to get my ipod nano yesterday (10/17/05) and I raced home, got it out of the box, followed the directions step by step. Other than the DO NOT DISCONNECT message appearing ALL THE TIME when it is hooked to the computer, things went fairly smooth. I dropped 89 song on the Nano and let the battery fully charge.The BAD NEWS! First thing you will learn is your 4G Nano is really only a 3.6G nano after format. So you chunk 400MB out the window. Next thing you learn is this device will NOT hold 1000 songs even in the recommended bit-rate of 64kpbs.Let me explain further the bit-rate. 64bit-rate is the equivillent to the old records in sound quality. When you move to 128kbps, your getting cassette or 8-track quality sound. Only at 192kbps will you begin to hear some-what digital audio on this high tech digital device!! Unfortunatly for me, all my music is in 320kbps. In other words, the better the sound quality of your file, the LESS songs you get. You will be lucky to get 350 songs @ 320kbps quality (which is true cd digital audio).Back to the BAD news!!! It boast a 14 hour battery life. Well, I have listened to 89 songs and the battery is nearly dead. I will guess I have had less than 5 hours of listening time. 1 hour last night and 4 hours today uptil lunch. Now maybe there is a way to get 14 hours, but I don't know how you would do it. I guess if you turn it on and leave it, dont search for songs, dont use random and turn everything off that is not required for the device to funtion. I don't know.My over-all opinion is, this would make an awesome player for $100. But for $250 it's a joke and most certainly the rip off of the century.Something else you may consider, I have heard form several different sales people from different stores (best buy, circuit city, fry's, conn's and compusa) that ipod batteries are notorious to throw craps after a 1 1/2 - 2 years. BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!! It seems to be common knowledge that ebay sales of used devices have a battery issue. THE BATTERY CANNOT BE REPLACED, YOU HAVE TO TRASH THE DEVICE!!!!!I am returning mine to compusa this afternoon. It has left me disappointed and with a bitter taste in my mouth with Apple. I would expect far more than an ad campaign of mis-leading information and it leads me to question the capability of the new ipod video.Good luck and I hope this was helpful.
I didn't like installing this printer at all. It was recommended above the Lexmark I use at work and was looking to buy, by the sales person and I should have gone with the Lexmark. The first time it didn't install and when I tried to remedy the problem, following the directions exactly, it crashed my entire system. It took me 3 days and a lot of time with the tech to correct the problem and I am still having errors. Maybe it's because I run Windows ME but this printer has been a complete disaster. I also don't like the color quality. It reads color much darker than what's on the screen and everything has a very blue tint. I will be replacing this printer as soon as I can with a Lexmark.
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.
I trained myself to type with a Dvorak keyboard in the early 1970s. It is so much more efficient that I have never done witout one. For my early computers, I purchased a Keytronic keyboard and the conversion kit. In the mid 1980s, I purchased two Northgate Omnikey Ultra keyboards - a standard Querty for my wife, and another for myself. The OmniKey Ultra can be set as a Dvorak keyboard by selecting a slide switch, so I still had my Dvorak keyboard.Last month I purchased a new computer; it did not have a keyboard connection that would accept my keyboard cable. Apparently, most new computers rely on USB2 connections for keyboard and mouse.The TRENDnet USB to PS/2 converter is inexpensive and allows me to connect my OmniKey Ultra keyboad to my new computer. It is extremely simple - and works fine. While there are other Dvorak keyboards available, all the newer keyboards are lightweight plastic; while they work OK, I hope to never give up my OmniKey Ultra.
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.
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Turtle beach no longer supports the MIDI cable. An unsupported driver is still available for Vista, But Win 7 is not supported.
Short and sweet. The best radio I have ever owned. Buy it. Better bye two.
If you're looking for an affordable way to test out a digital camera, this is a good place to start. This very portable camera (about the size of a credit card) does perform the basic tasks. The software program is fairly simple, and if you are computer literate, you will have little trouble navigating it. Outdoor shots are better suited to this product, although with good indoor light a quality photo can be achieved. Enough pixels to e-mail a decent photo. Overall, a good starter camera for the money.
Ok, I've had this product installed for nearly a year now and I can't believe I out up with it due to the consistently poor sound quality. No, not poor, HORRIBLE. I've stuck with it for a few reasons: A) the factory head unit that came with my '03 Subaru Outback sedan was large format and the replacement I had on-hand (a mid-range Eclipse with rear aux input) was standard size and I didn't want to have to buy and fit a dash pocket and B) the weather strip on my car makes a tremendous racket at highway speeds and it obscures any hissing anyhow, but really C) laziness; I just got used to working around it.No more! I went out today and replaced the head unit with the Eclipse and came right back to write this review (OK, I took a nap first). The Eclipse sounds wonderful and doesn't interfere with radio signals (which I actually don't listen to anyway, but the Scosche pretty much ruined even if I wanted to). As I previously mentioned, the audio hiss was terrible which meant that I had to set the Bass really high with the Mid and Treble low just so it didn't sound like an Edison Phono wax cylinder. This is on either frequency setting.I actually disagree with the assessment of some reviewers that this has better sound than an OTA FM transmitter... it's MUCH worse in my experience. This was bad enough but I was obviously willing to deal with it until the winter came. I live in upstate Ny and, though this hasn't been a terribly cold winter, the temp has been hovering in the 30's for a good few months. After I start the car, this piece of junk creates the most awful buzzing noise for at least a few minutes until some mysterious component warms up. To make matters worse, I have to have the stereo on as it doesn't seem to warm up unless it is actually powered.Now, I know what you're thinking, "BS, this dude obviously didn't wire it correctly." Not the case. All connections were soldered and the unit was properly grounded to the body (bare metal to a grounding bolt). Additionally, the connections have thermal shrink tubing on them. This thing just blows, period. Bad purchase.Oh, yeah, I forgot that the unit I bought was not the one I was shipped! It was the same basic unit with different components. Not a big deal, but I definitely had to rei agin my game plan at the zero hour.I've been thinking of writing this review every morning and cold afternoon for months. Man, it feels good.
I have been looking through reviews for Mp3 CD players and everywhere I looked the Philips AZ1155 came out number 1. Now that I have bought it, I see its absolutely true. I can play all my MP3 cd's with no problem. Only thing is that the mp3 files must have a bit rate between 60 and 320. Bit rate of more than 320 will not be read by the player. I do think that the sound is not that great but the DBB makes a difference. My complaints are that it does not have a headphone connection and the remote turns it off but not on.
Took a while to figure this out, including a call to Logitech support where they said they had to escalate the issue and get back to me, but didn't! Finally after installing Lion on my second mac, I realized that is why the thing went dead. Put it back on an older Snow Leopard system, works fine, back on Lion, lifeless. Disappointed in Logitech for dropping the ball. How hard could it be to make the driver compatible with Lion?
Not too much to report or think about. I bought these because the "box" stores want rediculous prices for a simple cable. So, ordered these up, waited a few days, and found them on my door step. Plugged them in and they work great.
Should have taking the warning from another review more seriously. Single din deck wont even fit inside of this without trimming the plastic (Tried 2 separate decks). Had a buddy come over that does this for a living and he told me this wasn't going to work. Throwing this piece of junk in the garbage and picking up a Metra.
I got this for my wife. She hooked it up while I was driving, and it worked. From the comparative reviews I read of products including this one, it seems that the signal strength of this transmitter is not the strongest of all the options, but we had no problems and are happy with the product.
This speaker wire is excellent for car audio. Copper and shipped fast. I would recommend this item if your looking for 14 g speaker wire.
I have been using pioneer products for car audio for the last 16 years and have always had good luck with them. These sound great and are nice replacements for stock speakers. dont waste your time with cheap 3.5 on here like planet audio or boss.. I have been through a few sets of planet audios because I wanted cheap speakers to get me by.. after 2 sets I could have bought these, so I finally did and have been happy ever since.
I ordered this on November 25 for $35 on Amazon from Circuit City store. They cancelled my order next day due to their own pricing error. I can't believe they do this to customers. I will report them to Better Business Bureaus.
I received the ipod and it does not play music. only bass plays out of it and one can not hear any lyrics to any song in which the lyrics were recorded separately from music aka (99% of modern music). it plays the back beats to rap songs but the ipods treble is broken to the point of it being not suitable for sale or purchase or enjoyment.
This alarm system was bought to protect my garage. The install was super simple, and the unit worked well in the house. The reason for my low rating was because they advertise a 450 ft range for the sensors, but at about 60 ft it would not work. It all fairness, I was told by a local alarm installer that none of the wireless units will transmit through aluminum siding. If you have any siding besides metal I assume it would work.
I use the Coby CD player/radio at my place of work every work day. It still works like new.
This case looks like it would be the best case for an External HD, however it doesn't fit Iomega Blackbelt 1TB, the HD is too big for it.Good luck for everyone else!
The lens has a design issue. one of the screws cvontrolling the zoom loosens and over time results in your lens blocking at the "wide" end of the zoom range (somewhere between 17 and 20). Canon would charge you around $200 to fix the issue. There is a description of how to fix it on the Internet, but this is for people with above average manual dexterity. There are also vigneting issues at the "wide" end of the zoom range. For this price, the quality leaves A LOT to be desired.
I was a little hesitant to purchase this at first, but I am very glad that I did. Number one: it's cheap. I wanted this so I could charge my iPod Touch on the road (I use my iPod cable). No other iPod charging product even compares to this in price. Number two: it works, and it works well. It (obviously) charges anything that uses USB, so when my phone is running low on the road, I just plug that in too. I've used it for a few months now with no problems whatsoever. Overall, this is a great product.
The GL model is a great unit to combine with the Tomato firmware. http://www.polarcloud.com/tomatoDon't be afraid to download and upgrade from the stock firmware, you will be glad you did.
I purchased Yamaha RX-497 because my old ONKYO stopped working. I decided to buy this stereo receiver because I listen to music CDs most of the time, and ONKYO's TX-8522 doesn't have a subwoofer output. I cannot be happier!The purity and depth of the sound is just amazing! I love the "pure direct" button which allows me enjoy the music in its original form (the receiver still outputs to the subwoofer in "pure direct" mode). The headphone jack can drive my Sennheiser HD600 beautifully!
I needed an HDMI cable to connect my Dell XPSM1330 Laptop to my 40" Samsung HDTV. The big box stores did not have HDMi cables under $99! I checked Amazon and of course it was cheaper by 90%. Works great for what I need.
It serves its purpose at an affordable price. A must buy.
Cable looks nice, works well and was priced right.What else could you ask for??
Excellent product at an excellent price! it is an original Toshiba adapter for a very cheap price, I am saying that because about a couple of years ago I bought another adapter here at Amazon but it wasn't Toshiba and it had a lot of problems like not charging the batery of my computer all times and my computer shutting down all of the sudden. So I am really happy with this adapter.
The first thing that needs to be said about these headphones is that they are really ugly. There can be no denying it. The weird earpieces with the bar atop is just ugly, ugly, ugly. That said, these are easily the most comfortable portables I've worn, a situation largely a product of the very features that make the set ugly. Additionally, the sound is good. I don't feel the sound is as orgasmically supreme as other reviewers suggest, but the sound is very good. If you listen to a lot of Jazz or classical, some senns might serve you better. If you listen to more rock and hip hop, you'll be pleased with the portapros, if only for the comfort, which is truly exceptional. I use them with my iPod, and am well pleased.
I wanted a walk around lens to replace the kit 18-55 canon lens. The reviews that I read were not very good but for $350 there is not much to choose from. I was pleasantly surprised when I did some tests at home at different focal lengths and F stops and the Tamron did a lot better than the kit 18-55 lens! I then compared it to my canon 28-135 USM IS lens and they were pretty comparable in image quality!!The only down side to this lens (the only reason it is not getting 5 stars) is the poor focusing speed in low light. Apart from that it is way better than the standard lens that comes on the canon rebels.
My review is for the Sony DCR-TRV340, but the picture and features of the 330 look awfully close. My wife and I were dragged kickin' and screamin' into the new and scary world of technology and I must say this Sony product has made it easy. We approached the camcorder counter with trepidation urged on with the primal need of expecting parents to capture a new life inside a TV box and I must say, Sony has made the experience rather pleasant.We've had this camera for about 3 months and I think have only begun to scratch the surface for what it can do. This may mean that there are way too many features here for what the average camcorder user may need. Here are the features that I like...the 25X digital zoom works like a charm and allowed us to film El Capitan in Yosemite and zoom into the rock climbers on the wall that was absolutely indiscernible to the naked eye. I also like the stop-photo feature that allows the camcorder to double as a digital camera. If you need photo quality digital imaging the resolution may not be enough, but it serves our needs to e-mail stills and post them to the web. Which brings me to yet another thumbs up feature: it is USB and firewall 1394 cable capable which makes it a home video producing machine when matched up with our DVD writer (it scares me that I know what those terms mean).Word of warning, with any digital camcorder purchase you have to buy a lot of accessories. Account for an extra couple hundred dollars to the cost of the camcorder alone. A salesman talked us into an extra memory stick, which I still haven't found a good use for it yet. I suppose the Sony memory stick is handy to save JPEG's directly to, but the firewall cable connection seems to be working just fine. If you don't need the memory stick, you may opt for another Sony model to keep the price down. This model could easily omit the memory stick and frankly at this point, I can't say I'd miss it.Pretty phenomenal camera and has been reliable so far. Well worth the money spent. Now where's that slobbering poop-filled diaper wonder so I can get me some 25X zoomed in shots of his creative endeavors...ohhh I can even shoot it at night with the Sony Nightshot IR feature.
My HP pringer getting lots of work out. always try to keep an extra cartridge or two on hand. Good show.
I've tried other generic ink products many times but there is usually some kind of issue to deal with. This works.
We bought this a year ago and all was ok until now. I have some DVDs that I have played in this before and now they won't play. The audio plays but not the video. The disk plays on other machines so it's ok. I called Zenith but they couldn't help me.
Everything you could ask for in a cd player, is right here! Sony is the most reliable CD Player known to man! It has a totally awesome design to it, with great features on it.For one, it is the best SKIP-Proof Protection ever! Instead on must CD players, like my old RCA Player which made you wait 45 seconds b4 the skip-proof was activated.This CD player, is so far the best cd player i've ever seen. With other colors like Blue/Green & Red, this is a must have!The headphones are good headphones, but not as good as the ones I bought. They are like the ones you place inside your ear, but in a regular headphone format, allowing ALL outside noices to go away. Yet the headphones included are still good, but not the best to deploy the sound.Well worth my money...
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
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.
I ordered the wrong one - but not to worry - these folks are great to deal with. Please use these folks.
I liked the interface of this player, but it has some real problems with skipping. At first I thought it was a problem with the media I was using to burn my CD's but then I used the media shipped with the product (you get 3 free CD's with the player) and found the player still skipped. The player would skip even without movement, at random, even in ESP mode, and while playing MP3 CD's. (With ESP off it almost wouldn't work.) Also, the player has no Hold switch. (The hold switch keeps you from accidently pressing buttons when the player is in your pocket or purse.) I returned it. You shouldn't buy it, go for a RioVolt or something from a more reputable company, like Sony, Panasonic, or even Phillips. Even if it costs a little more, you'll end up saving yourself the hassle of returning it. The interface and four line display, radio, and headphones are all very nice, much better than I expected, but that doesn't make up for the skipping.
I bought iGrado's about 4 months ago because they had good sound quality and the behind-the-neck design which has an acquired comfort. I've been using these types of headphones for years, so the initial discomfort wasn't a big deal. The biggest I wanted these is that I wanted headphones of this style that would last me longer than 3 months. As of today the wires that connect to the headphone jack are no longer in a place that i get any sound from them. I have not been very hard on these but do use them quite a bit so the fact that this happened from normal use is extremely disappointing. This is an issue i had with many other headphones but it wasn't a big deal before because i never spent more than 20 dollars on them. I thought I finally had some nice quality ones and i did as far as sound but the construction quality of these headphones is some of the worst I've seen. Overall the 4 months i got to use these headphones were great but the fact that that's all they lasted is pathetic and i do not recommend them. I will however continue using Grado products as i have heard the Sr-60's are fantastic and the fact that the entire set of headphones is made by them and not just the speakers hopefully means i won't be replacing them for awhile.
I am giving this product 4 out of 5 stars.Positive Aspects:* Product is wireless, with the ability to use multiple frequencies within the 2.4GHz range. If you encounter issues with conflicts between your wireless phones or networking, you can change the ID that the keyboard uses. I have found that compared to a bluetooth wireless keyboard I also have, this one has better performance and better "distance" from the system.* Plug and play. All I had to do was plug in the wireless USB adapter, put the batteries in the keyboard, sync'd the devices and it was up and running in less than 20 seconds.* Integrated trackball mouse with multiple left-click options. You can either use the left/right mouse buttons on the upper left of the keyboard, or for one hand mousing there is a "trigger" style left click button on the upper right near the track ball. This is very handy and a nice feature.* Integrated scroll wheel. Just like normal mice, this keyboard also has the scroll wheel available, and it's located in the "trigger" spot on the upper left near the mouse buttons.* Soft-click keyboard is not too loud, and the keys feel good when using them. Since it's a mostly full size keyboard, you also don't feel like you're having to smoosh your fingers together to use it.Where it looses points for me:* No visual indicators for numlock, scroll lock, caps lock. The only light on the keyboard is the low battery light. This means that if you have accidentally engaged one of the "lock" keys, you won't know it until things stop working. I accidentally had the numlock on and half my keys became numbers vs. letters. I would love to have a more visual indicator, even a low powered led would have been nice.* Moving the trackball doesn't "wake up" the keyboard. If you haven't used your keyboard in a bit, it seems to go to sleep. You can wake it up by hitting a key or clicking a mouse button, but not by moving the trackball. I'm not sure how negative this is, but it doesn't function like a normal mouse would to wakeup your screen-saver/etc.* Not rechargeable. Yes you can use rechargeable batteries (two double A), but in this day and age it would be much more convenient to make this thing rechargeable by plugging it in - even to a USB port on the computer. In this fashion you could alternatively have it plugged in and charging or unplugged and wireless.Overall for our media centre PC, which requires the ability to be anywhere in the room and control it, this keyboard is a great form factor to sit on the coffee table and be out of the way when not in use.
This little gadget is well worth its price. It works well, it is easy to adjust, great value for the money.
I purchased the Sports Pack about a month ago and have used it on my personal watercraft a few times. It is easy to use, all functions of the camera are available through the Sports Pack without opening it, and it protects the camera from both water and somewhat from shock. I suppose it will work to the 10' depth advertized but I'd be nervous about doing that. My main purpose is to protect the camera from salt spray.Pros- Simple to use- Perfect fit for the Sony W50- All camera functions available through housing- The price is right- Glass lens- Sony supplied a hand strap with a locking knob, and O-ring lubricantCons- Must remove the hand strap of the camera to fit it into the case.- The optical view finder is blocked by the housing- Naturally sound recording for videos is blocked by the housing- The wheel to select the camera mode works but it is a bit sloppy and I have to turn the wheel more than I would expect to select the next function.
This is a good camera but it takes a while to learn I beleive thats why the poor reveiw. I have used 4 digital cameras and chose it over the olympus 3.3 megapixel which has a high rating. But being a electronic technician for 30 years the switches on the olympus looked like they couln't wait to break. This camera is sturdy and will last a long time.
These are really great headphones. They are very comfortable and the sound is rich and full. I've worn them on long runs, and they don't slip or slide and they still feel good on my head after an hour or so. They have much better sound than the Sony earbuds that I used to use. Plus, they still let ambient noises in so cars aren't going to be able to sneak up on you. I can see why Koss hasn't redesigned these headphones in many years.
I use these tapes in a Panasonic DVX100A. Its better for the heads in the camera and there there is less chance of a dropped frame. I never had a problem with these tapes and I'll continue to use them. This purchase was probably the best one I made. I was in the middle of a shooting schedule and I got the tapes 2 days after purchasing. Shipping was unbelievably fast and price was reasonable. I'm very happy with the product and the quality of the transaction.
Tried 2 unites with my Alcatel 1000 DSL modem w/ SBC. Modem access is fine, and Netgears FVS318 router works fine. But 2 separtae WGT 624s I purchased cannot connect to the internet through the modem. Netgear's support is slow and non responsive. They haven't fixed the router or refunded my money and they take 2-3 weeks between emails before responding at all, and when they do respond, it is with no soluction. I've spend over 10 hours on this with nothing but headaches.
When my daughters puppy ate the cord I needed a replacement. I wanted one that was exactely like the original and and not just a replacement. This cord is identical and works beautifully. You would never know i bought a replacement.
I've installed many of these cards now, both for myself and for others. While you'll find many mispellings in the manual and software that isn't always that great - it really fit my needs with a budget price. The largest downside is the remote viewing software. This can take hours to get right for each computer. And then when it's right and you upgrade, you have to figure it all out again!
Bought it late January, 2011, and it died this afternoon. When the original Sony light bulb dies, the screen get darker, and status light turn red. Not this one. I hear a loud pop, and the screen turn dark. Right after, the TV speaker start making some high pitch, loud squeaking sound. Very, very scary. I immediately turn off the TV and unplug from the outlet. To be honest, I don't yet know if my TV is also damaged by this blow, will see. I have uploaded the image of the shattered light bulb above. See for yourself.One unrelated note: for people posting that installation is easy and give this product a five star, it's kind of doing a disservice to other users. Of course it is easy to install. That's by design of the TV, not this product. I was fooled by the high mark of this product. After carefully read through all the review, most five stars are coming from "easy to install", and all the 1 star come from "die young". Kind of ridiculous, isn't it?
Grado designed the PS-1000 headphone with high end materials, and then cheapened up the build to various degrees to bring their sound to the rest of the market who can't spend $1700. The 325 are a plastic/metal hybrid and, for $300, it seems you get a lot of what the higher end models provide: punchy presentation, clarity and excellent detail.These phones have a smooth, energetic (fast) and sparkly sound to them that is utterly infectious. I love the soul of my SR325is. They are the raver, the rocker, they just want to party harder and crank up the emotion. Jazz and intimate acoustics also effortlessly breathe and shine. The highs are a bit forward, but sound awesome. They play inside your head, much like an IEM (in-ear monitor) but with enough soundstage width to not feel claustrophobic. With a high-quality recording, they can be simply exhilarating. They render a lot of detail at any volume and play efficiently from an iDevice. I own other high-end headphones that are more for studio reference which have a flatter frequency response and slower attack and they sound quite boring after listening to these.***Of course, as everyone else will also mention, they lose a star for comfort. 1 hour and your ears are fried. Not from listening fatigue, as they play with so little distortion, but from the pressure the on-ear pads put on your ears. My major issue then, is that I went for sound quality and Grado's reputation over comfort with these cans, and I just cannot bear to part with them! Oh yeah, and they are MADE (not just designed) IN THE USA!!! If they could re-design the line-up for 2012 to incorporate a more ergonomic earpad, then they would be the closest thing to perfect (for the price) and warrant 5-stars.
I bought this cable to transfer data from one laptop to another. Worked great. Good price too.
I found a plate that has a coax and a cat5 vice phone jack. It is the GE Network & Coax Wall Plate, model #73331, sold at Home Depot for $5.
I have 3 of these and couldn't be happier.About 6 months after these had powered my server, (1st unit) my router (2nd unit) and my upstairs office (the 3rd unit) through many power outages something weird started going in in the house. When I'd turn on a small electric space heater elsewhere in the house the warning alarm on the UPS would go off. Thanks to the LEDs I knew that when the heater was on the power at one of the UPSs was jumping up to 140V while the other was dropping to 100V. After a few days of trying to trouble shoot it myself I called the power company who discovered that a squirrel had chewed through the neutral line coming into the house. They replaced the line from the pole into the house and all returned to normal.So to be clear a week on and off spikes to 140V and drops to 100V and these things protected everything connected to it thanks to the bult in automatic voltage regulation. That's on top of 6 months of powering through power outages. Mind you I live outside a small town up the mountains and we have fairly frequent power outages through the winter (snow/trees falling down) so these do get a serious work out. We have about 6-10 short power outages (&lt;30 min) per year that these power through without blinking. The 1-2 longer outages we get my server auto-shutdowns before the batteries run out and then auto restart when the power comes back on.One last note when I brought home the 2nd unit about a month after the first it seemed to hum a little louder than the other one so I called Tripp Lite and they sent me out a new one right away... excellent customer service. The new one was as quiet as the very first one I bought, I couldn't be happier. I feel a bit like a cheater though as I put the humming on in my home office and still use it without problems, it's just too loud to have right outside my bedroom door hooked up to my routers where it originally was.
I tried this one because the display on the otherwise great Aiwa FR-CD3000 was unreadable in the dark. The Timex (a clock maker) has a great display. However, the FM reception is weak. I got too much hiss, in a location the Aiwa and a very cheap radio had no hiss. Also, the startup and stopping of the CD motor was annoying, especially if you have chosen a track at the far end. Finally, there was no timed "snooze" when using a CD. The cd would play all the way to the end. There is a timed snooze with the radio.
Absolutely the best shower radio. It's loud enough to be audible over the water (shockingly, many are not). It's built solidly - been dropped several times, still working fine. And it's cleverly constructed, making it a simple pleasure to use. I've owned it for a couple years - well worth the investment.
I bought the Sangean RCR-1 Advanced Atomic Clock for my husband for Christmas. It is without a doubt THE best present I have ever given him. He LOVES everything about it.
I was very impressed with the quality of the sound. It was a great value for the price.
I'm still in awe of this bag. I'm able to get a digital SLR with lens, a second lens, flash, extra batteries and extra Flash cards all within such a small little pack.This bag WILL NOT have enough room for larger telephoto lenses though -- it's barely big enough to carry my Sigma wide angle lens without making me feel a bit "omigod I'm going to break it" uncomfortable.There's also a nifty waterproof cover that is permanently attached to the front bottom pocket that let's you quickly flip out and cover the bag in cases of spontaneous rain storms.One caveat on the construction: The connection point between the strap and the bag is incredible flimsy and very easily separates. To remedy this situation, I just replaced that clip with a more permanent one (in my case a metal key ring). This is the only problem that I see and I've been carrying this bag around daily for over a year.
This is my first digital voice recorder. I'm a psychologist and use it for recording therapy sessions. It's great for doing supervision with trainees as well. Simply awesome. I love it!
Speaker sounds great, handles all the power from my Harmon Kardon 250 watt receiver. I rated it 4 stars purely because of size. It's a big bookshelf speaker and won't fit in many entertainment centers. Make sure you measure before you buy.
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
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 !!
Cables to go has always been pretty quick with getting orders out. This RCA(x2)male to female 3.5mm cable was no exception. Wires are fairly heavy gauge and the conector ends offer very good strain relief (I'll need that as they will be moved around quite often). A lot of companies sell these for less (even as low as a penny) but jack the shipping costs up. Watch for this when looking for cables.
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.
This arm allowed me to bring my laptop closer to my easy chair for living room surfing. I have an adjustable laptop stand and I wanted a bit more reach from it. This does exactly that and was made for the original unit I bought. Heavy duty and made to last a life time.
The mouse works fine. The keypad is pretty much crap. The rubber anti-skid things on the bottom came off the first time I used it and the plus and minus keys no longer work. I haven't even tried all of the keypads functions yet to see if they work, as I've only had it about 2 weeks. I'm returning it.I do like however, that both the mouse and keypad have an auto off feature after a short period of not being used.
1st off, I don't understand how the two other reviews on the product are fair reviews. One person orders the "Olympus Underwater Housing FOR STYLUS 600) and then complains it doesn't fit the 800. That's like complaining because you bought a dvd and it doesn't work in your VHS player. Your stupidity should not reflect the product. The other person gives it a 1 star because of problems with shipping, nothinig to do with the actual product.Ok, now onto the product. I used it scuba diving, and no leaks whatsoever. I only went 40 feet but there were no problems. 2 drawbacks were you had to clean the rubber gasket after every use, and put the moisture absorbers in the housing. But minor items, does everything as advertised.
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 bought my speakers for $29.95 after rebate, and at that price they blow everything similar away. They sound nice, although sometimes I get the feeling I'm listening to two systems at the same time--one with limited bass, the other a subwoofer--while at other times, on different music, it sounds okay. Hard to imagine that the little drivers extend downward to where the subwoofers roll off.The small satellite speakers look nice, but there's no rearward extension of the foot, so I've knocked mine over many times. Also, with a slightly different design, they could have accommodated 1.5" microdrivers, with 2.25 times as much piston area, and within the same footprint. I doubt manufacturing cost would have changed much, but midbass performance would have been greatly enhanced. Makes one wonder.
So I got this camera just before going on vacation and didn't have time to do much else other than charge the battery before bed.While waiting at the airport I found that the case came in handy and teh camera was a breeze to use and reponded quickly to everything I asked of it.It's super easy to use, you can't beat the price and yes it's easy to use.With that said, I'm not a tech geek so I honestly don't know if it's the super-cool thing to buy, but I got home from vacation and the pix turned out awesome!
I ordered this item on Sunday and was quoted it to be here in Hawaii Friday but showed up two days early. This would be a first time for me. The product itself was pretty strait forward, only needed the hook up for the base and amp, but it hooked up and everything worked. Took about ten minutes. As said in other reviews there is a poping sound without the resistor but i might put one in later.
I use this bluetooth adaptor with my Motorola H15 headset with no problems at all. The problem I have is with the laptop, as I need to switch from the laptop speakers the the bluetooth headset. Once I worked how to do this, it is quite easy. I can easily switch between the laptop and my phone (blackberry bold)when I receive a call and switch back again. The bluetooth adaptor handles this well.
After using this keyboard, I can say that it's almost perfect.The nicest feature on this keyboard is the backlit keys. Every key and button is evenly lit in a soft white light. The backlight activates as soon as your hands get within about an inch of the keyboard. It dims, brightens, or shuts off depending on the light level of the room. You can also set it to never come on, or to go straight to maximum brightness once you begin using it, regardless of the light level. Plus it looks great.The touch pad on the keyboard is more functional than you would think given its size, but it's no replacement for a mouse or even a normal laptop touchpad. It's more useful in the directional pad mode for controlling Media Center.The included software (which had to be updated) caused my computer to hang a few times while I was installing it, and also forced me to install that annoying "Validation Tool" before I could download another update for the Bluetooth driver. You can probably skip this and just download the software update if you want, because it has no noticeable impact on performance.The function keys on the top of the keyboard are touch-strips and not actual buttons. It definitely looks nice, but it's pretty easy to accidentally touch one and trigger it while you're trying to hit a number key, before you get used to the layout. That being said, you'll get used to the layout pretty fast coming from a normal keyboard. It's ergonomic and comfortable without being too much of a shock. The biggest changes are that there is no number pad, and the Windows key is now in the bottom center of the keyboard with a "function" key is in its place.The mouse that comes with the keyboard is the Wireless Laser Mouse 8000. It works well enough and is very accurate. The scroll wheel is the smooth scrolling type, so there's no real tactile feedback when you scroll. At first I didn't like it, but now I actually like it better than a normal scroll wheel. It has an "accelerated scrolling" feature that allows you to scroll rapidly or very slowly depending on how fast you spin the wheel. The side buttons are in strange (uncomfortable) locations though.As far as wireless performance goes, there is no lag from either the mouse or the keyboard. The mouse takes about half a second to wake up if you haven't used it for a few minutes, but the keyboard has a proximity sensor so it will normally wake up before you even touch it. Neither the mouse nor the keyboard have dropped their connections once.If there's one thing I really didn't like, it's that the documentation that came with the keyboard is pretty sparse. It comes with a quick start guide, and a "manual" that reads more like an advertisement. The manual also gives you a link to go to in order to "learn more" about the keyboard, but the link just sends you to a flash version of the same advertisement-like manual you just read.Aside from a few minor flaws, this keyboard and mouse set is excellent. I would definitely recommend it, especially to anyone who uses Media Center on a HTPC, because this is where it's features really shine.
The Keyspan USA-19HS is a great USB-serial adapter. I have purchased several - at different times - for both business and home use and have always found them to be utterly reliable; very simple to use and with what seems to be rock-solid software behind them. Under Windows I have found them to work perfectly with PMAC motion control cards and the Microchip PICstart Plus PIC programmer.Very highly recommended.
Great headphones for the price - very happy with them. They do a good job canceling outside noise and are comfortable to wear.
Well folks I bought my 5054 back in October of last year from here and recieved a great price from Amazon. I finshed my new family room in Jan 08 and mounted it up on the wall. It had a great picture and I was pleased with all the features until now. It only has about 60 hours on it and blank, just like that the picture quit today. I have sound but when it power I don't hear that final click that turns on the screen. just 1 click after the start up. I thought I would be the lucky 1 who slips through the cracks and enjoys endless years of quality picture. i will write back and let you know how long it takes to get fixed under the 1 year warranty.
This was the recommendation from WACOM tablet. I connected an older serial WACOM via the Keyspan HS USB Adapter. This was the better solution over installing a serial card in the PC.
Don't waste your money on this. It does not work. You'll have much more success just copying files via an external hard drive.
I ordered this item from this company and did not received all that was promised. It said that it had a charger and there was none and a case and they did not send any. I do not recommend this company or this item.
I ordered this for my iPod touch. It works fine, even though on the package it insinuates that it might not. I haven't used it enough to know how long it will charge for, but from what people are saying, it is one of the better units out there--Especially for the price.
Hard when the cost for replacement batteries are virtually the same as a new handset. These were affordable enough to justify getting new batteries. Work like a charm.
This printer ink cartridge was delivered to me quickly and was delivered in great shape & is actually what I needed for less money than purchasing them in our local store.
I've had these phones for about 2 weeks now and I find them comfortable, quiet (blocking external noise), and good sounding. The sound seems to me to be quite neutral from low to high and their efficiency is pretty good so my computer sound card drives them easily to good volumes. I was concerned about this because of the 64ohm load they present but they are better than my old Sennheiser 580s (32ohm but lower sensitivity) in this regard.I was also concerned about their fit since I had read many people found the hd280s to be too tight. However, they fit me well and I wear them for hours at a time while working on my computer. For me, they are a good compromise of performance, comfort, and price. I rate them highly.
We were given this player as a gift for our five year old. It would freeze during playing of DVD's at first, and we would have to turn the unit completely off and restart it to get the player to work. I thought it was just a little quirk. Then one night about three weeks after we got it, we watched a dvd with it hooked to the the television. Froze a couple of times, no real big deal, then we unplugged it, moved it to another room for watching by itself and it started giving us a NO DISC message. It never worked again. Returned it, and exchanged for another unit, five minutes into the DVD, I pressed the menu button, and that was the last that unit worked. We were getting a LOADING message. Needless to say, try explaining all this to a five year old who just wants to watch his movies!! We returned the second unit, and now are in search of a new unit before going on two long trips in the coming weeks.
I was one of the last holdouts. I stuck with my trusty pentax K1000 and various Nikons over the years because i was a 'film guy.' I even went out and bought a professional-grade film scanner and developing equipment so that I could stay a 'film guy' well into the future. That was until I really scrutinized the photos, which, no matter how carefully I developed and scanned, all had a grainy look to them. I realized that technology had finally caught up with me, and I needed to get with the program and buy a digital camera. I'm only a hobbyist, not a professional, but I insisted on an SLR to avoid parallax problems. All my cameras save one were SLR's of 1970's vintage. The problem was that the fine cameras in the Nikon and Canon lines were way to pricy for my budget and hard to justify for amateur use; I was almost resigned to one of those consumer-grade units with the built-in non-interchangable lenses until I came upon this camera. The package came with a body, a 14 to 45 mm zoom, a 40-150 mm zoom, a battery charger and battery, and various wires and software. I took the camera on a day trip and used it mostly in "Auto" (easy) mode, and was instantly impressed with the quality of the pictures, especially their sharpness. And since they've dropped the price, I suppose to make way for the 10 megapixel E-510, this package is a STEAL. It has all sorts of programed exposure settings, plus aperture and shutter priority, as well as fully manual exposure. Bottom line: I think this is the PERFECT camera for serious and semi-serious use, or for anyone who doesn't mind a little extra bulk and weight in order to have great pictures (it is not tiny, it's about the size of a standard 35mm SLR). I wish the lenses were a bit faster; they are both only f/3.5, but that's quibbling. Extra lenses are available, in three grades from Olympus but some of them are VERY pricy. Luckily, the two that came with the kit fill my needs wonderfully. If you have need of a very wide selection of lens availablility, Canon or Nikon may be a better bet, but if the two lenses included in this package is all you need, you're good to go, and in style.
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.
Excellent product with a great value for the price.Product is easy to use and the photo quality is great.
It's everything i expected, works great and Amazon's partner service was very good
I too hesitated to purchase this given all the negative reviews, but after not having a storage device big enough to move my photos from from my XP laptop to my new Vista desktop I decided to try this product. I put in the CD on my laptop, but did not download the included software. Rather, my computer instantly pulled up Window's Easy Transfer program. Using the WET I was able to move all the files I wished to move (photos, music and Microsoft Word documents) in a matter of a few minutes with absolutely no problems.
this cb radio is a great buy...I installed mine in my semi..and it works great...the radio is the same as the cobra 19..so i asssume whoever makes the midland also makes cobra radios..It has excellent reception...and i like the added feature of the noise suppressor..I am in truck stops and no where, have i found that you can purchase this radio for $26...Now all my friends want to buy this radio,while its on sale...I received it in about a week from amazon...it is replacing my cobra radio which i had for about 15 years... hey i say buy, buy, buy...You won't regret it....
I have had 4 pairs of Sony's over the last 5-6 years, including the 71's. They sound great and hold up for a while. The 71's I can't recommend, and all of the 51's the right earphone lost sound. I have used the Sony MDREX36 for long enough to recommend you check them out before you get any other Sony headphones. Angled earpieces and a volume control in the cord. You will like them. Grandma approved too, she is so happy with hers too!
This is a piece of junk. Spare yourself the headache that comes with this product. Initially I could not get any installer who would use this bypass. I finally got one who explained to me why others would not want to use it, he gave it a try. Guess what? the very next day, the car we installed it on had its battery run down because of this. It is also not safe because you've to leave a spare (valet) key in the bypass. We bought a new one for $65 which has been working just fine. Amazon, please stop recommending this junk with the key-less entry systems you sell.
I had seen these in action before buying, and also saw this model as a Consumer Reports best buy. The set is great - it was easy to set up, and the display is superb. It was delivered via freight, but aside from a delay (due to the local service) no problems.All in all, a good purchase and no regrets.
I have no complaints with this flash drive. I have downloaded programs to it from the internet and have transferred files on/off to my computer. It performs flawlessly.The included compression software is a bonus. I haven't had the need to use it yet but it's there if I need to squeeze more data onto the drive.Some reviewers have complained about the speed. For them it's too slow. I don't share this complaint. I have no problem with how fast it transfers data. If it is too slow I haven't noticed, as I am rarely just sitting there waiting for it to finish. While it's doing its thing, I am checking my email, working on a doc, or surfing the net. By the time I'm finished, it's finished.Obviously, faster is better. But so is quality in this age of iffy performing technology. When I find something that works well and serves the purpose for which I purchased it to my complete satisfaction, I stick with it. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this Sony flash drive again.The only issue I have is the price I've seen it sell for at many places. Thankfully Amazon has it priced reasonably but it generally sells for around $70 at most chain stores I've been to. I wouldn't pay nearly that much for it and I have no idea why it is priced so high.
I go this for my cable based home networks since you need to power up the modem, then the router, then the VoIP, etc in order and plugging and unpluging from the back of each device is messy and clumsy.
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.
Using this with a 2009 Mac Mini, running the very latest release (as of the date of this review) of Snow Leopard. Cam works perfectly fine with Skype and AIM. I use it clipped on the supplied vertical stand. It would probably clip to my monitor but I like being able to move the stand around (as needed at times during chats). Read the other positive reviews for any techy details. I can't find any reason to not recommend this unit. Big thumbs up.
Purchased this stick of RAM to replace one that had gone bad. It had to be a 128 x 64 stick so that it would work with the other sticks in my computer. It works perfectly and would purchase from the seller again.
I had a TimeWarner DVR first, and replaced it with TiVo. One thing I don't like is only being able to record one channel at a time. The DVR could record two at a time, and you could watch a third channel. You can't watch live tv without a splitter (which we haven't put in yet) There are other features that are nice, like wish list, but I'm not sure yet if I made the right choice.
This cheap south korean import has big mood swings. 90% of the time i can't get it to play my mp3 discs, and for no apparent reasons. i thought it was my particular one, so i went back and exchanged for another sealed box, but same problem. after 2 months, the door on the vcr came off loose! i total regret this purchase, esp. since i could have gotten a jvc one for only ten bucks more.
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.
For years I put off the purchase of a second battery for my Nikon digital camera. But when we planned our 2010 vacation to several of our beautiful National Parks, something told me I should have a spare battery. I ordered it, charged it up, and it was ready to jump in when needed. Sure enough, right before Old Faithful began to spit at Yellowstone, my original battery ran out of juice. Family members panicked. But it was a breeze to switch out the expired battery for the charged one, and my camera was ready when the famous geyser exploded. That night I charged up the 1st battery, and before the vacation was over I needed to switch batteries again. Don't deny yourself a spare! It's worth it. And if your camera requires the Nikon EN-EL8, remember, it's small and easy to carry in a pocket of your camera case. You will never have to stress out over whether or not to take a picture, "because your battery might be almost gone, and a better photo op may come along." Carry the spare, and you're ready for a stress free vacation. Snap away!
This works okay... there is a humming noise I hear and others hear it as well and the volume is too low. Will need to replace.
I recently took my Solio charger to the Ecuadorian Amazon, and one full charge (which I could get in about 2.5-3 hours of reeeeaaallly cloudy rainforest light) kept my ipod nano working for several hours. I relied on my solio charger alone, and it didn't fail me. Plus, it was a nifty toy, and everyone on my anthropology expedition was jealous.
I got this for a gift at Christmas. It's a very good DVR, but I have never had one before, so I have nothing to compare it to. The menus are *fairly* easy to navigate, but can be confusing at times. The quality of recordings is very good, although the one time that I've pushed a HDD recording to a DVD-RW, the volume was very low; so low that you needed to almost max your speakers to hear what was playing. The remote control is very well laid out.Onto the big problems:The unit is currently connected to the coaxial cable output of my digital cable box. On the other end, it's connected to my Sony receiver, via S-video and an optical cable. Everything is set to use fully Dolby Digital, but when I'm watching TV, I usually only get Dolby 2/0, and when it's a DVD, it's Dolby 3/1. I'm still getting surround, but it's not full 5.1 (I don't have a sub connected, so negate the .1). Additionally, when I'm watching TV, sometimes the sound output will be only from the right front speaker, even if the receiver says it's in Dolby 2/0. I've tried adjusting all the codecs on all three pieces of equipment, but nothing has worked so far. The cable box is also connected directly to the receiver via S-video and a digital coaxial cable. When that is in use (no DVR) I get great audio, and I never encounter the problem of it output to only the right front speaker.Second, the TV Guide won't work correctly with my cable box. I've followed all the instructions and troubleshooting guides, but nothing works. If I want to make a timer recording, I have to set the DVR as though it were a VCR, and set a VCR timer on my cable box. It's annoying, though I can live with it.I may sound as though I have a lot of problems with this box, but in reality, it's very good. At SP recording, I can get something like 70 hours on the HDD. Not too shabby!
What the cable companies provide in 1Ghz cheapo coaxial splitters is insufficient to get the best TV picture quality, particularly if one has several coaxial cable connections relating to TV's and broadband internet. I found in using the increased bandwidth of the Monster splitters of 2Ghz having improved the sharpness of analog and digital cable TV reception. Additionally, as more people are opting for HDTV sets and broadband internet connectivity, reducing signal loss will provide one potential improvement relating to multiple connections. Other issues relate to dirty AC power interference and the quality of the cabling used, (such as superior performance in S-Video or composite cables), so the solution to maximize your signal quality is multifaceted. It is recommended to use either the 2 or 3 splitter variation. The 4-splitter model has more signal loss. Use the splitters at the entry point and where one splits coax between the TV and other components such as DVD/DVR's.
This is a very compact unit, using only a single AAA battery for power, with a built-in USB connection for downloading music. Unfortunately, that's where the compliments end.I've found this device to be unreliable and generaly flakey. Some music files cause playback to simply freeze, requiring a "reboot" (unplug the battery) to continue. Often the unit will simply stop playing "for no reason". The tiny amount of power available from the single battery is insufficient to produce any kind of volume, even on very efficient headphones. Operating at higher volume levels (more than 3/4 of the way up) results in the unit shutting down after a few minutes. Even the most efficient external speakers elicit the same result. I would expect that all of the other MuVo TX family members are just as flakey, but this is the only one I've tried. I wouldn't recommend this unit or any of it's siblings to anyone.
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.
Great Product, I work on equipment that requires 9 pin serial port connections and most new computers do not have the serial ports any more, this is a must to have in your computer bag!!Priced right and combined with another order I received FREE Shipping. Thanks
The company is out of business and you can't get it repaired. Ours broke in less than a year and now we are out plenty of money with no hope of getting this thing working again.
The headphones were pretty good for $5. The sound quality was pretty good, of course not as good $100 klipsch or other high quality IEMs, but comparing a $5 product to a $100 product is unfair. I ran with the headphones for about six months until they broke on the end with the jack. So theoretically, i would expect them to last if you are careful with them.
I was looking for a gift for 6-year old triplets who each wanted a "real" digital camera. I was trying to minimize cost while still providing a quality camera. This was it. The camera was $80 plus an $8.49 SD card. The triplets love it. The controls are easier to use than other cameras I have used. And it is not just for kids. This camera is for anyone who wants quality at an inexpensive price.
I wasn't sure about getting a lens without the stabilizer in it. But the cost differnce convinced me to give it a try. Am I glad I did. I used it the first time for my sons football game and didn't want to carry a tripod and was able to take incredible pictures with it.
When I bought these skull candies the connection between the headphones, was already broke. Mainly cause its made with cheap plastic. So I called the company that it was bought from through amazon, and they said it was broke during shipment, haha yeah right, you can tell it definitally wasn't. So anyways, they said they will send me an email ASAP with a shipping label to put on it that I would have to drop off at a FedEx location. Problem: weeks after phone conversation, email never received. Also: I live in the "middle of nowhere" and god knows where the nearest FedEx location is. So now I have a pair of broken cheaply made product, that some company who I forgot is called and don't know their number purposely sold me, that I paid $50 for. I love amazon, but am ashamed at this transaction.
I've had them for a couple of years and they have handled 100+ watts at times with no distortion. Usually run them around 30 watts with great sound. They stay outside under the porch and the pool patio music is always available. Good speakers would easily buy again.
I bought this recorder for school and it has been just perfect. It allows you to use a 90 minute tape for 180 minutes due to its double recording time function. It's an excellent buy and highly worth the money. It makes it easy for me to study because I can just play the tapes in my car or while I'm walking around. I highly recommend it!!!
I love this USB device. It's wide, flat footprint is perfect for keeping those USB cords out of the way. The two hubs on the top get a lot of use and are very convenient.
beautifull pics, good value at 400-450$. no complaints so far after 1 month of moderate use.
I understand the frustration of receiving a used product, but don't give the product 1 star because Amazon messed up.This is a great little case that will help you keep your ear buds handy.Now, I didn't give it a five, because I think it was a bit pricey for being just simple ear buds case.But a good product. If you wanna shell out the bucks, you won't be disappointed.
this fits great and works great. it's just what I needed as I have many camera items from other cameras.
Offering a stylish, somewhat retro-looking clone of Panasonic's DMC-FX01, Leica has introduced the C-LUX 1 as part of a new line of compact Leica digital cameras, following in the wake of its popular D-Lux series. Optically it has a superb LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH zoom lens with a wide focal length range of 28 to 102 mm (35mm format equivalent), with the same image format ratios present in the Leica D-Lux 2. It also comes with an excellent optical image stabilizer that will greatly minimize camera shake working under low light conditions or when panning a fast-moving subject. It is the smallest Leica digital camera from the joint Panasonic/Leica partnership. Personally, I have a strong bias towards this silver version of the camera, since it reminds me of the classic 35mm Leica M and screw mount rangefinder cameras which were manufactured by Leica from the 1930s to early 1970s. But frankly, I'm not sure if this camera is worth the additional expense of buying a Leica marque, when Panasonic has a similar model which costs much less (For this reason alone, it earns a four star review from me.).
I owned the GR60 model, which is a great headset for the stereo, but too clunky for a portable like the ipod -- the cord is too long, and the headset too unwieldy for street walking. I was hoping that they would come out with a model with the ipod in mind, and they have. Got it in the mail this past weekend, and have been using it ever since. What a great buy! I have read mixed reviews of this product -- not enough bass, too much high end -- but I have always had to adjust my ipod equalization settings to whatever headphone I am using -- in this case, the r&b; selection works fine for all kinds of music. Everything sounds clean, and most importantly, I no longer get listening fatigue. The band is not adjustable, but it is a comfortable fit and I don't feel like my head is being crushed. I have also read some complaints about no noise cancelling feature, but that never bothered me -- to me that is a feature more appropriate for home use than walking in the streets, where one has to be aware of traffic. It sound better than any other headset I have heard for the ipod. Recommended!I recently bought another set, and found some improvements. One, the wire is a copper color as opposed to the original black, and is firmer then before. Secondly, the ear pads ar emuch more comfortable. The sound is excellent, with clear highs and solid bass; clean, not exaggerated. Still my favorite walking headphones! (I use this with an ipod shuffle and ipod touch)
I purchased my Rio Carbon in October 2004. When I first received it, it was automatically resetting after playing about 6 or 7 songs. I contacted Rio Customer Support, and they advised me to "flash the firmware", which basically means load a new operating system. After that, it worked fine for about 6 months. I was very happy with this MP3 player during that time. In general, I prefer to give new market products a try rather then migrating to the market dominator (in this case the iPOD). My only negative comment is the cheezy leather case. There is no clip or anything on it, so you have to put it in your pocket. This was inconvenient for me while running because the earbud cable was stretched to the max, and since some of my running shorts don't have pockets I had to invent ways to hold the player in place (use your imagination here). Other than that, though, I would have rated 5-stars.BUT THEN...while adjusting some playlists and other functions a few weeks ago, it came to my attention that there was a new version of firmware available. I don't recall if it was the the Rio Music Manager software or actually on the Rio web site, but one of the two suggested that flashing the "new" firmware to achieve additional capabilities and other marketing nonsense. So, I went to the Rio web site, downloaded the new firmware, and flashed my player. This was the beginning of the end. Immediately, the player began resetting automatically again after playing 6 or 7 songs. After about a week, it died totally. No matter what I did, I couldn't get the player to turn on, light up, or respond in any way.I immediately contacted Rio Customer Support, and they gave me a checklist of things to try. I tried...nothing worked. When I replied that the checklist didn't work, a different tech sent me another checklist. This process repeated 5 or 6 times with a different technician each time, and I eventually began getting the same checklists again.When I finally got someone to read my e-mail rather than send me another checklist, they told me that my player was out of warranty and they would sell me a new one for $99. When I explained that the player died after a Rio-directed firmware update, they told me that my player was out of warranty and they would sell me a new one for $99. When I asked if they actually read e-mails from customers or just issue pre-programmed responses, they told me that my player was out of warranty and they would sell me a new one for $99.I then told them to relax, take a deep breath, and hold it until I send them $99. I ordered my iPOD this morning.
Length:: 3:21 MinsMy motto is "did you give the people what they wanted?"So when I apply that motto to myself regarding this bag. Yes I did. I have two camera bodies, four lenses, a couple of lens hoods, and a bunch of accessories. It holds everything with room to spare.I was not expecting the bag to be so small, but I like the fact that it's not too big and it still has tons of space for accessories.This is real simple, why the heck should I pay $[...] (that's stupid, for a backpack? Come on!) for a camera backpack from a camera store that does the exact thing as this camera bag that I picked up for $[...]? I shouldn't!This is a great buy!UPDATE: I dissed Tempe Camera's rates in the video. They actually do have some cheaper backpacks than $[...], but I sure as hell didn't see them in the store! [...]
I bought this product because it has a line-in port. The Alarm, Radio, and CD features are common features for Clock Radios, but I also wanted to connect an MP3 player. Everything works as advertised, except that the audio-in level is about 2x lower than the Radio and CD. So, if you want to fall asleep listening to MP3 music, you have to max-out your MP3 player's volume and turn-up the Sony volume. Then when you wake-up to the radio or a CD, it's too loud! I experimented with 2 different cables, an MP3 player, and my cell phone, and the line-in level is just too low. Very disappointing... Sony can build a Playstation, but they can't design a simple clock radio!
I used this to mount my 26" Sharp LCD TV.Installation was very easy, and the whole installation took about 5 minutes. It comes with all the necessary screws, you just screw one of the brackets to the back of the TV, and screw the other bracket into a wall stud (it comes with drywall anchors, but I'm not sure I'd be comfortable not screwing into a stud.) Then you just hang the TV by sliding the 2 brackets together. It took a few trys to get the brackets to slide together, but it was not hard.The brackets have just enough wiggle room to be able to level the TV a little if needed.This bracket has a very slim profile. From the side, it almost looks like the TV back is stuck directly to the wall.Although inexpensive, the brackets seem sturdy, and I have no concerns with the quality of the materials. I'm not sure why one would need to spend any more on a fixed mount, this one does the job very well.
We bought this remote at Walmart a few weeks ago. I like the design of the remote, but it uses up batteries way too fast. We were replacing the batteries about once a week (or less). We just bought a different remote at our local hardware store and we are going to throw this one away! :(
Very easy to use & definitely worth the cost. It transfered all my files quickly & with no hassle.
I bought this product primarily because I wanted a FAX/TAD that had a cordless phone. I needed to replace my Panasonic and the store that I went to did not have a Panasonic in stock. The only fax that also had a cordless phone feature was the Brother All-in-One so I decided to give it a try. It was the worst purchase I have made in a very long time. Having an extra printer/copier around was just a bonus to me and in fact it is the only part of the machine that is not a disappointment.The restrictions on how the TAD can be used make it complicated and ineffective. Callers who leave a message have limited time to do so and that cannot be adjusted. I have had numerous clients have their messages cut off and I think that they find it insulting. When monitoring calls I have to listen to the outgoing message each time. Also during monitoring: if the caller hangs up we have to listen to a dial tone blaring in the room for several minutes. It's very distracting. If you are in the middle of a project and do not to stop to pick up the phone you will wish you had when you hear this racket. As an added annoyance: If the caller hangs up right away you have to hear the outgoing message on top of the dial tone (both at the same time). It's hard to imagine why Brother thought that was a good feature.The outgoing message is limited to 20 seconds for the message center to work properly. I have confirmed with customer service that there also must be a delay of 5 seconds before our outgoing message starts. I have had clients who when confronted the with the five seconds of silence when they first called have assumed that they misdialed and hung up before the message came on. It even happened to me the first time I called my number after installing the Brother MFC-845CW...Picking up calls from a remote phone is cumbersome enough that we just do not do it. If you are used to calling your phone and typing in your three or four digit code you will not be pleased with this system.I finally gave up and spent a $114 on another answering machine thinking I could just use the Brother for faxing and copying. I was then told that I cannot bypass the TAD on the Brother but still receive faxes without a number of new restrictions: My new TAD needs to be set to pick up on two rings if the Brother is to work as a fax machine. I am not interested in trying to run to pick up each call within two rings in order to avoid having the answering machine pick up. There is one possible way to get around this: having distinctive ring for faxes. Unfortunately that is not available though my local phone company (I am located in the Virgin Islands).I am not alone in hating this device. The two other people working in our small office also find it intolerable. Having purchased the Brother All-in-One, and an auxiliary answering device I am still without what I needed in the first place: a TAD/ FAX with a cordless fax.As for the the great customer service: we did not find them exemplary. The three people we spoke to did speak English (not as a first language but well enough that we were not frustrated) but we did get conflicting information. I guess it is hard to be a great customer service representative for a really bad product.After a month of frustration I am going to discard it unless I can find someone to give it to that just wants a copier. I'll get the Panasonic that I originally wanted. I hope I can save someone else from this product.
I purchased this tv through Amazon in December of 2007. So far I am very pleased with the amazing picture. It has a better picture than my 57 inch Samsung 1080p DLP. I only put 4 stars because i've had the tv less than two months. I'll bump it to five if everything continues to be good. I recommend this tv to anyone who wants the most out of their high def. signal.
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.
It DOES NOT support PPC 2002 as it says in the description. You need a built-in software (Wireless Zero Configuration) on your cell to make it work, and PPC 2002 does not have that. Oh, and there is no download of such software available!
While this CD/DVD wallet is hefty and weighs a bit when full, I like the fact that I can put a lot in it. As with Case Logic products, it is well made and does not scratch my DVDs.
Bought these as a birthday gift for my 77 year-old father who has been having trouble hearing the tv unless it was turned up full blast. Not so fun for my Mom. Once I helped him find the audio-out plugs, setup was a snap. Good quality, comfortable fit. Other reviews mention a low-level hiss - which I guess makes a difference if you are an audiophile, but is unnoticeable if you're not. I'm buying a 2nd pair for my father-in-law - who can hear even less!
We purchased the WUSB11 for an IBM Infinity desktop system with 1gb of memory running XP Pro. It installed very easily according to the instructions and has worked flawlessly. And it had a great price.
I bought this to replace a 2.4GHz AV sender/receiver that I got from Radio Shack several years ago. The 2.4 GHz model works fine but doesn't have an IR remote extender and also suffers interference from my microwave & cordless phone. I couldn't get the RF Link unit to work - not even a snap or pop to indicate that the transmitter and receiver were communicating at all.I tested it out all of the 4 of the unit's channels with two different remote TVs and even different RCA cables - no luck whatsoever, even when the transmitter & receiver were pointed directly at each other from 12 feet away with nothing in between. I suspect the transmitter or receiver was defective because I could get no transmission indication. Also, when I hooked up my 2.4 GHz system using the same cables & configuration (except for the fact that the 2.4 system requires use of a coax connection between the receiver & TV in addition to the composite RCA cables, whereas the RF Link receiver doesn't have a coax connection) it worked fine.Neither the bare-bones product manual included with the system nor the manufacturer's website contain troubleshooting suggestions and neither was at all helpful.On the plus side, it was very easy to return the item to Amazon for a refund.
Why buy new HP when these work just as well? Quick shipping, saves money. Recommend.
I bought the C. Crane FMT Digital FM Transmitter with AC Adapter to be able to hear internet raido stations on my home theatre located in a different room. Had to have a wireless connection. It works very well .... AFTER you open it and turn VR2 fully clock-wise. Entire process taks 10 min. Then, its range is the entire house. It is very easy to open the unit without breaking any seals for which there are none. Sound quality is very good. You can set volume level but best setting is in combination with player or source level. no problem getting it right. There is a red LED to tell you when you are over modulating (beginning to distort). I even tried it in my car plugging in my 12GB mp3 player. It sounded great. And I was not seeking a unit that was also portable but this can also run on batteries.
This product came so fast. I thought it would take a couple of weeks and instead it only took a couple of days. Great service and product
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!
Clear and loud in the ear, and it works perfectly for Skype, At under $15 it is amazing the overall build of the unit, The price is outstanding as well,
This camera takes worse pictures than my old 3MP camera.!!! Pictures are grainy and out of focus. Especially indoor pictures, very bad.
This is an ok product to convert 29pin DVI to VGA. Be aware that if you already have an Apple MiniDisplayPort to DVI converter, or a Mini-dvi to DVI converter, both only feature a 24pin DVI (Macbook Pro, ibook, G4 Powerbook etc that use any of the mini-dvi, mini ports). Basically the analog pins C1-C4 are not carried to the plug of the apple converter making it impossible to use it for any VGA adapter such as this one. You are required to buy another expensive mini-dvi (or mini displayport) to VGA adapter from Apple (and you won't need this handy adapter).So the reason this product doesn't work for the Apple dvi converter cables that connect to the laptop, is really Apple's fault. As much I like the Macs, I hate their strategies on maximizing profits down to the last accessories, even if it increases the inconvenience of the consumer.This product probably works fine on a Mac Tower with DVI output or older laptops which feature a full regular sized 29 pin DVI. I gave this product only 4 stars because they could point out that it doesn't work on DVI-D connecters.
These recorders are the worst. I've owned mine for about 3 years. And yes, they do make good quality DVDs but it is one of the hardest pieces of equipment I've ever used. And, after 3 years the DVD burner just died. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because I've heard of this problem happening much sooner for some. And, it's near impossible to find a drive to replace it. Buy this if you want but you'll come to hate it in the end like I did.
These brackets are easy to install and look nice. They also come with an extender, which allows you to mount the speakers out a bit further, which is nice when you are trying to reflect the cubes off the wall properly. Mounting hardware is covered, which gives a more streamlined look.
Both my wife and I have each had a Rio Carbon for over 2 years now. Mine gets dragged (and dropped) everywhere. I have wireless FM in my car so I can even listen to it while driving.Neither of us have had ANY problems with our players, other than occasionally forgetting to recharge it. I've dropped mine many many times without any problems. My 7 year old borrows it all the time and it keeps on ticking.I have firmware version 1.43. I have 1,508 songs on it (WMA variable bit rate) and still have 20% of my hard disk left. Haven't touched my CDs in years! I like the long battery life and I fly overseas to India and Japan quite a bit. It's nice having a long life MP3 player with on the flights so I don't have to listen to the canned airline music. And I can recharge it off of my laptop when I'm in my hotel room or at work.I have had no issues with the menu button or the little selection wheel. If this one ever dies, I'll buy another one without any hesitation!The only negatives I can say is (as others have mentioned) the case sucks and is worthless. I also wish I could create play lists without having to use the Rio Management software. I have gotten around this by using the `genre' as play lists. I use Media Tagger 1.3.5 (which is freeware) to re-write the tag data on my music files.Also as a side note, always have your songs backed up on a hard drive some place. Even the best player can get lost or stolen and you don't want to have to re-rip, and re-download all of your CDs and songs you bought on-line!!!
Title says it all. No more video. Can't even find their web site on the internet.
I always purchase brand name products when dealing with my expensive gear. If im using in in my expensive body im not putting cheap replica batteries in them. The life of the battery is great and you can shoot for a whole day without the battery dying.
This little mp3 player is fantastic. First i'd like to answer some of the other reviewers "cons". The interface couldnt be simpler or easier to use. Some people complained of lack of good instructions for loading mp3's onto the device but it really is easy. First, dont use windows media player, use Winamp. Winamp makes it rediculously simple. you litterally right click the files, or albums you want and go to "Send To: Sansa c240". and voila! you're done! as for the only have 953 megs, I'm not going to go into detail on Window's file system but its called NTFS, previous versions of windows and most mp3 players use FAT32. In FAT32 format, 1 gig is 1 gig, but under NTFS, that same space translates to a little less. that's all. you stil have a gig, it just LOOKS like less on window's file system.
purchased from walmart terrible reception. Ordered from mach speed technologies fm transmitter with remote that works great no static like the roadmaster unit. and it was cheaper with remote to boot.
Tablet works great. I had worried 6x8 was not big enough, but when I realized it encompasses the entire screen, 6x8 is as big as I would want to go. Pen works nice, mouse works nice. 100 pct pleased. I need to keep playing with it to learn pressure sensitivity.
I was tired of my apple ipod headphones and so did some research. When I came up with these I wasn't sure that the Portapros would be very good. But after receiving them I really enjoy them a lot. Sound quality is great, I can hear details that I couldn't hear before. Overall a great set of headphones for a great price.There are just a few things I think could be done better. They don't seem to be built very sturdy. I'm worried that the plastic pieces are going to break after time. Sometimes my hair gets caught in the headband, that is just a minor annoyance though. I love the firm to loose adjustment; I just wish that it would stay on the setting that I want even if they're nudged or bumped. One last minor objection, that is the carrying case that it comes with, I do wish it was a little larger so that the headphones can fit in better. It feels I'm going to crush the headphones when I'm trying to fit them into the bag.All of these objections are rather minor issues in my opinion; after all who can expect "perfect" headphones for this price range? Love these, and highly recommend them to anybody.
I had a few PRO/1000GT NICs in computers running Athlon64 processors on motherboards with 4GB-8GB RAM. Worked perfectly in Windows XP 64 and Solaris 10 / Opensolaris. These machines recently received an upgrade to Windows 7 x64, and the NICs stopped working. They would show up in the Windows device manager, and the link lights worked fine when connected to a switch, but no packets ever hit the wire. Hence, no IP address assigned by the router, and even when given a static address no data would be sent out or received. (This was all verified by wireshark.) During one test, I decided to cut the machine down from 4GB to 2GB RAM, and the NIC worked like a charm. Going back up to 4GB killed the connection again, so it definitely points to a driver issue on Intel's part.Given that Intel does not plan to update the drivers for this card (or most of their other PCI-interface NICs) on Windows 7, I would avoid purchasing this card and go for something that is a bit more futureproof.Overall: 3 stars. It works on many platforms, and is great when it does, but has a major issue with Windows 7 x64 in an increasingly popular configuration.------------------Edit: After some more investigation, I believe it's a motherboard driver issue with the systems I had. The systems in question had nVidia Geforce 6150 / nForce430 (MCP51) chipsets. I recently tried out the NIC in a machine with an AMD 785 / SB710 chipset on Windows 7 x64 and 4GB RAM, and it worked without any hassle. So bumping up to 4 stars. Would be 5 stars if compatibility was perfect, though I can't really tell if it's Intel or nVidia is at fault.
Just like the others said. The best one out there.I got this RX-65 Pro about 3 month man it's worth the price.I travel around 1000 miles every other week.It has been a wonderful tool,It's worth the money.
We just ordered our 2nd machine for our office. It is speedy, efficient, and easy to use. It has a large capacity memory for scanning - an important component for us since we routinely fax and receive documents up to 100 pages. It took just a few minutes to set up and operate, a plus for a busy office of so-so tech savy folks.
Are you a "closet D.J.? Do you dream of owning the next Studio 54? Do you miss the days when you were sure the D.J was watching you do your disco moves on the floor? If so, then you need the Eliminator Lighting Special Effect Series Mushroom light at your next party.I bought this for my partner to use at his Annual New Year's Eve party and it was just the thing needed to bring the party to the next level! It is best for smaller spaces. It is not for professional usage but for your home party especially if you have cathedral ceilings it is PERFECT because the lights spread out! We used it outside aimed down on the dancers!We had no problems with it working directly out of the box. It is light weight and easy to mount using C-clamps.John Travolta, watch out!
I would recomend this tripod for someone who needs a tripod and at the same time wants to save money.
I put this card in a Mythbuntu box. Overall the picture and sound are good, I can't really vouch for the included software. I installed it on my Win2K partition to test the card but I haven't really used it. It took a little bit to get everything in Mythtv configured for the first time but when I redid the installation for a bigger HD it only took about 1-2.5 hrs. For Ubuntu 8.04 the hardware drivers (ivtv) are already included in the kernel so it was basically plug and play. Also the remote is supported with LIRC. I had to select the remote type during installation of Mythbuntu and it took care the configuration. Overall, I'm fairly pleased with this card.
I was trying to replace my car stereo with this device along with an iPOD Nano, but it didn't work.Very bad Recept-Trans.Probably it has do with the car and the area.But I'm guessing that this product do not have any kind of noise reduction technology or filters... its just a receiver-transmitter device and it's a matter of luck either it works or not.
Great product that is easy to use. A must have for recoring talks or taking notes using your iPod. It is small enough to put in your purse or jacket pocket. VERY glad I bought it...since I've used it every week since getting it. Wish the battery lasted longer between charges but the sound is excellent. I use it with my new 80Gb iPod.Amazon has the best price for it as well. I shopped around LQQKING for deal..and found one.
Cynicism warning! I consider printer manufacturers to be just this side of snake oil salesman in honor because of their continual efforts to screw you after you buy their printer with exorbitant costs for ink, etc. These labels are just one more exhibit in a long line of crimes by printer companies!An analogy to illustrate my criticism and frustration with these rolls. In a bathroom, a toilet paper dispenser is screwed into the wall. When the toilet paper runs out, you remove the roll from the dispenser and you are set. Imagine your frustration if you had to replace the dispenser and the roll as a unit! Well, guess what! That is how these rolls are designed. The black plastic roll holder cannot be pulled apart for roll replacement! Which means they can charge more, and they can try to rope you into buying only their rolls.I bought these rolls, and they work fine. I also bought just a roll without the holder from Eco-nomylabel that works very well...[...]Eco-nomylabel gives you help, listing 4 or 5 ways to work around the Brother dispenser that is inseparable from the roll. (I cut the dispenser in two with a bandsaw, and I can replace just the roll now.)Thumbs down to Brother for this scam...Thumbs up to the quality of the labels (to be fair)...
I have had this camera for over a month now and shot dozens of scenes. It has yet to fail me and the results are wonderful. The colors are so crisp and bright. There are 15 different scene modes available for the less than average camera operator and they are fabulous. I just shot a fireworks display over the weekend and the results were amazing. I've had several people tell me they thought a professional photographer took the photos. That felt good! It's very easy to use right out of the box but yet there is plenty to learn for those that wish to become more advanced. The price is awesome, you can't touch a competitor camera for this price with two lenses. I can't say enough good things about it. Don't hesitate, you'll love it!!
I had pre-ordered these from months back and I anticipated their release and arrival...... Terrible!! I'm only giving them 1 star because they thats the lowest available. Don't be fooled, these are terrible, the sound is horrible, no bass, no treble, just distortion and the worst sound ever!. I was fooled to think i could get a good deal on a headset that would deliver a good sound for a good price. If you're looking for affordable headphones with great sounds go with "koss" - "the spark plug". They cost about 15$ and the sound is the best i have ever experienced from an affordable set of headphones. They rival Bose's sound. Anyway these are not worth it, you get what you pay for and Jwin earphones such as these are a complete rip-off!. If you don't really care about the reviews and you want to throw your money away on junk like this then just send me the money instead and i will send you 2 styrofoam cups connected with nylon string that you can plug into your audio device. As funny as it sound you will get a better sound than with these.
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.
I've been using these for about 3 years now while running. They are quite nice - don't get too hot or sweaty, seem to handle light rain just fine and let you hear ambient sounds if the volume isn't too high (when running in the city).However, during the 3 years I have managed to break 3 of them. The neckband tends to break from the center. It seems to get weak after about a year of use and breaks when removing the headphones (extra pressure).I don't remember having too much trouble with the connector on these headphones. I seem to have replaced the jack on the ones I broke just now, but it might have been because the cable got stuck someplace and got ripped apart.
The weather alert does a great job. We use it all the time
Old camera gear, such as my Gossen light meter, was originally powered by mecury-based batteries that put out 1.35 volts.Now that mecury batteries are virtually extinct, owners of old gear have turned to modern 1.5 volt batteries. Of course, that makes the light meters, both hand-held and camera mounted, measure inaccurately.Good news. This Wein Cell puts out 1.35 volts, just as did the old mecury batteries.My 40 years old Gossen meter is dead-on accurate when it is powered by this battery.
I recently purchased Sony EX71 earbuds, since I was wearyof the unbearable no-name buds that I happened to use oncebefore while listening to MP3 from my Compaq 3850 PDA.I was confused by the many discordant opinions about thesebuds; except all agreed that the buds were comfortable.Shure e2c earbuds have been described in much less politeterms as to comfort, which was my main discriminant inpurchasing the EX71. I'd be curious to try the Shure, though.Yet, I decided to try a pair of EX71 and do a little subjectivetesting of my own. The results may be of general interest, so Iam posting them here.As to the comfort, I subscribe to the general opinion. SonyEX71 are positively very comfortable. I tried and sit underthem at work for 5 or 6 hours with no more discomfort thanthat of reasonable over-the-ear phones. That's not bad fora device in close contact with my ear canal.As to the sound, the issue is thorny. By way of summary Ican say this: I think the EX71 are not bad at all, but I alsothink they are difficult to drive--not an easy load from myexperience, and if poorly driven they sound truly terrible.Here is my setup 1)Winamp with MAD MP3 decoderDelta 2496 Audiophile cardMETA42 phone amp with AD8610 (mildly bright amp)Here is my setup 2)Compaq 3850PocketMusic 1.2 MP3 player (www.pocketmind.com)Cans driven directly from phone plugComparison headphones: Sennheiser HD580Let me premise that I cannot hear anything above16,000 Hz, as tested with a tone generator and theHD580. On the low end I can hear down to 16-18Hz.Impression on setup 1: The Senn are clearly superior :)but the EX71 put up a good fight: EX71 buds are pleasantto listen to. In more detail:(a) The bass lacks the depth and precision ofthe HD580, but as long as you don't push the buds toodeep in your ears the bass is acceptable. The &quot;as longas&quot; is a very important conditional clause, and, to me, it'san advantage because I find it uncomfortable to haveobjects deep-seated in my ears. I understand this can be aserious drawback for those using the buds in very noisyenvironments or while jogging or sporting. On the other hand,bass is there in reasonable quantity and quality. Not bad, notbad at all. (b) Mids are a bit rough and a bit muddy on theEX71. The Senns are smooth as velvet, clear as drinkingwater. EX71 are cotton, but not burlap. The difference iseasily audible, and tolerable. The EX71 are reasonably welldefined and selective, different components can still be pickedup easily. (c) Mid-hi and high end in the EX71is somewhat too exuberant; the EX71 pull out hiss from thedarkest corner of a recording, tending to exacerbate theharshness of mediocre remasterings of '70s or older tracks.In these cases, a good DSP is just about mandatory. On goodtracks, the EX71 are pretty good, more brilliant, even if lessdefined than the HD580. Still easy to listen to.Impression on setup 2: The Senns are merciless, MP3artifact in the opening of Also Sprach Zarathustra at128Kbps are truly annoying. However, the 3850 does areasonable job of driving the cans both when the digitalvolume control is half way and when it is full way up.The sound level is OK at full volume. The EX71 at halfvolume are unpleasant, at full volume they areunaudible--not because the sound level is too high, butbecause the sound quality is insufferably poor. Apparently,the 3850 has a hard time delivering current (EX71 arerated at 16 Ohms), an attribute probably shared by muchportable electronic equipment. The EX71, it seems, easilyprovoke bad electronic behavior and are very intolerantof it, too. This seems to me as an alarming mix.---------Since I bought the buds for portable use, I tried a 3rdsetup hooking up a second META42 with a Burr-Brown OPA2132(a more mellow, darker-sounding amp) and plugged the EX71into the META42. This worked MUCH better; the general tenureof the result was still hissy (not much, but audibly so,probably from the PDA as the amp is as quiet as a churchmouse). The sound quality improved remarkably, and I neverdrove the PDA volume tab past halfway. By way of example,on one occasion when I took the setup outdoors I thought Iheard a bell tolling in the distance in the real world, whileI was listening. Repeatedly I took off the buds, only torealize that the sound was actually part of the reproducedmusical program.In sum, I will keep my EX71. They are comfortable, verysmall, and if properly driven their sound is not bad atall to me. People that hear past 16,000 Hz or havedifferent priorities may certainly think otherwise, butI'm pretty happy with my pair of EX71.
This stylus is awesome . It makes browsing so easier! Works on my iPhone too. Cuts back on fingerprints on my device. Great item!
I bought two of these; one as a replacement for a Palm-supplied one that I left in a rental car in London. These are fairly heavy-duty considering the low cost. The plunger in the middle of the vacuum cup is metal, which is good since my baby daughter broke one with all-plastic construction by pulling it right off the windshield.I haven't used the vent mount; only the suction cup and gooseneck. The gooseneck is quite short. The unit would vibrate if I didn't mount it at the left corner of the windshield, so the bottom of the mount rests on the dashboard. One nifty feature is a joint on the end of the gooseneck, which allows tilt/rotation for optimal viewing angle.
I have had good luck with the performance of this film. It gives good contrast and depth of feild. The prints I have inlarged to 10x14 have come out clear and sharp . In my opinion it is a good product.
Cable has not given me any problems at all. Great value when purchased from Amazon.
I own an EFG80, which is an outstanding device to use on a SOHO network for backup. I bought extra drive trays from Linksys toeasily be able to exchange drives. The device was so useful,I decided to add a second, bringing my storage capacity to1/2 terabyte. That was when the hassles began.Amazon listed the item as being in-stock, but sold through theirmarketplace (troygift.com). Apparently there is some ambiguityabout what &quot;in-stock&quot; means. My understanding of &quot;in-stock&quot; isone has direct control of at least one item and is ready todeliver it. If YOU have that same expectation of what the termmeans, find another distributor who shares your opinion, becauseapparently Amazon and troygift.com (should be TRYgift) don't.
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.
I'm pleased with the quality and utility space that comes with this bag. The owner can remove the insert/divider to make even more space available. There is premium grade canvas and leather used throughout, and the bag on a whole leaves you feeling that you have Rolls-Royce equivalency around your shoulder.
They stay in place well, they are cheap, they have a right angled connector to work with my ipod in an arm-band.Can't ask for more.
This module didn't work with my HP Pavillion zv6100dn laptop. The laptop froze up and wouldn't boot.
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
Stay Away from this one. This is my first review on Amazon and I just wanted to let people know that my unit froze up at the first year mark as other people have posted. Obviously there is a design flaw and I would stay away from this machine. It stopped working and will not open. I am not even going to try to get it fixed or repaired. Very disappointed in Onkyo.
This case has been very useful for storing and transporting my WD 500gb external drive that i use to backup my work computer. the mesh pocket allows for storage of any necessary cables and the occasional thumb drive, and the elastic strap prevents the drive from getting jostled.
This is the best burner i have ever seen works great! i dont know about the instalation b/c we had it installed but i have never had a problem with this burner!
After owning a Canon G1 and G2, and thinking about moving up to the G5 or new Powershot Pro1, I decided to switch gears and go with the SLR route and get this new Canon Rebel with lens kit.My main gripe with the G1 &amp; G2 was the slow startup time coupled with slow and poor autofocus, both of which are solved in this camera. Turn it on and start shooting - no more waiting for the little lens to extend and slow autofocus with this camera!It actually looks bulkier than it feels in your hands, it feels very natual and comfortable to take pictures with.And the picture quality from what I saw so far has been fantastic - very close to film quality, without the &quot;video camera&quot; look that happens sometimes with the G1 &amp; G2.I also really like the wide 28mm equivelent lens that comes with the kit, it seems like a very good starter lens. And the fact that I can mount my Speedlight 420EX flash on it to help out the built-in flash is really a plus.From somebody who owns 3 other digital cameras (Canon A50, G1, G2), this is my favorite one by far - very highly recommended.(Only thing I really miss is the lack of sound recording in movie mode - the camera has no microphone so you get video only)
It gives great sound and good reception. I wish it came with an iPod dock though. Glas they didn't put on the runbber coating of the past, because that wore off.
I have used this machine for over a year.I am impressed to the ability to be an external device. I get tired of open the computer case up and installing stuff in bays, and trying to get the right cables to fit.My unit is quiet. It isn't what I would call terrible noise. My experience, all CD drives really get cranked up when they start.My unit is very stable. I have it in the bracket as shown in the picture, in the vertical position.My unit came with Nero, and after using it for a short time, it seems pretty simple trying to decide if you are going to make back up's of CD, DVD's or photo disks.PHD of WYO
I was a little worried about purchasing a TV online. However, everything turned out better than I expected. The TV was delivered within a few days by Eagle shipping. They unpacked it, moved my old TV, and helped me put the new on in it's place. They then carried out all the packing materials and trash. After setting it up, the TV picture is incredible with an HD signal. It also has a very classy appearance. There are plenty of connections for my equipment on the back. Overall I have been extremely pleased with the service, equipment and price (no shipping or tax charges) of this HDTV.
Simple and elegant. This is what makes the ipod line great. I have owned a 20gb ipod for just over 2 years. It just happens to be the biggest ipod ever made as it is a second generation machine. I have used it long and hard enough that I have replaced the battery. With Etymotic Research ER-6 earbuds, the sound is phenomenal. So, why a shuffle?I commute about 2 hour a day using buses, trains and subways. As a female, I don't always have pockets or belts to attach my ipod. It is usually in my bag. As I get jostled around, I don't know how many times that either the earbuds are pulled out of the ipod or out of my ears (ouch). At first I wouldn't even consider the shuffle, but as I thought about it, I realized it would be great for the commute for the following reaons:1. I can listen to all the songs that I have purchased through iTunes.2. I can listen to audiobooks downloaded from Audible.3. The ipod is light and hangs around my neck so there is no trying to find a place for it in my bad and/or losing the song as the earbuds get ripped out of the ipod or my ears.4. As I tend to lose stuff, I am not going to be as upset to lose a $150 shuffle as opposed to the 20GB ipod that I paid a premium for as an early adopter.5. I tend to listen to the same 200 or so songs out of the 1900 I have on my ipod.So, what do I think now that I have it in hand? I like it. I like it a lot. The sound quality is surprisingly the same as with the ipod. With $100-$150 earphones there seems to be no difference. It is light and works great for the commute. I'm not hung up on the fact that it does not have a screen I did put a few favorite songs on twice so it would be more likely to show up. Also, if I want, I can set it to play in order and those songs will come up. Rating songs in iTunes is very helpful for this. All in all it makes a great supplement to my regular ipod.One of the things that did upset me though is this: It is supposed to work with all macs; however, there is a caveat. You *may* need an adaptor or better yet the ipod shuffle dock if the shuffle doesn't fit "some computers" (sarcasm mine). I blithely assumed it would be some Windows box. Come to find out that it is too big for the recessed usb ports on the eMac. I was livid. I felt that two Apple made items should be compatible. I borrowed a male to female usb cable and it worked fine, and I also have a Powerbook that I can charge it with, but it was an unpleasant surprise.The shuffle is not for everyone as it lacks the features of its more expensive brothers and sisters as mentioned in previous reviews. However, I believe it is perfect for what it is, and it exceeded my expectations as a device (compatibility issues aside).*Note (2/10/05) I just found out I can fast forward, rewind and set bookmarks in audiobooks with the Shuffle. That bumps the rating to 5 stars! I just can not change it on the scale section. kmm
The first set I bought lasted about 2 weeks before the microphone went out, the replacement lasted 4 days before the microphone went out. Also they were very uncomfortable, made my ears hurt and were ill fitted for small ears.Overall a huge disapointment, my first one with plantronics products. I definete "DO NOT BUY"
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.
Practically a 1 for 1 replacement for WRT54G no hickups no fuss no muss... I ilke this kind of upgrade.
Arrived quickly, heavy alum. constructed frame. Easy to assemble and hang. Gives a great picture with my Mitz. HC5500. Would highly recommend to anyone.
I bought a 512mb model u10 right after if came out and after about 8 months began to have problems with it deleting songs on its own, or when I would delete them the songs name would stay in my playlist and would stop playing whenever it came to the song. I have another u10 which is the 1GB model and after about 8 months it is doing the same thing, I wouldn't advise anyone to buy an iRiver product and if you have one take it back now because it will self destruct. IRiver isn't the only company who seems to have problems with their MP3 players lifespan, average life of a much more expensive IPod is only 18 months. Until someone steps in and insists these electronic companies make a reliable product I am sticking with the cheaper products that services like Napster and Urge offer.
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.
This could not be any easier to use. I have been so very happy. A real convience between my work and home life.
I finally decided that I needed an Mp3 player, so I started searching. My friend told me about Creative Labs players and how in his opinion they were much better than any iPod on the market because of their compatiblity. Werll here I am, two months later, the proud owner of a 8GB Blue MicroPhoto, and I must say it's one of the best purchases I've made in a while. Me being a sophomore in college, I wanted something that woulc hold all my music while walking to class or riding the bus or working out in. But I didn't want an over-the-top player like a 30GB iPod Video or something like that, because I don't have the $300 to spend and I wouldn't need THAT much space. So all in all here's what I think about the player:Pros:-Small and curved, so it fits in the hand perfectly.-Not stick thin and breakable like the Nano.-Bright, colorful display-Can accept multiple file types, not just Mp3.-Sleek looking-8GB Storage Capacity-Built in Microphone for recording voice.-Ability to hold thousands of photos.Cons:-During the day, the screen is almost impossible to see. You have to find shade if you want to mess with it.-Touch pad can be a little sensitive sometimes.-Can't view photos while listening to music or vice versa.-The battery life is claimed as being 15 hours. This is HIGHLY exaggerated. It gets about 6 to 8 at the most.Overall, with these minor setbacks, I'm very happy with my new player and I'm sure it'll bring me joy for years to come.
The case is a strong contender. It's made of sturdy metal which makes it feel like quality, but also makes the case pretty heavy for it's size. The only real flaw to this case is its fan. The fan is somewhat loud and whiny. It's location is also an issue as PSU cables run right in front of it, blocking airflow. Despite this, and with cable management, everything in my build ran very cool, there's great venting on this case. It's not shown on the preview picture, but my case had a honey comb mesh approx. 4"x4" right over the heatsink. I only had one other issue with this case. The Reset cable was damaged, so I decided not to use it. If they get better styling on future cases, I'd definitely buy another case from APEX.
I received this bag as a gift less than a year ago. It has not been exposed to extreme temperatures, excessively packed nor has it been overly used...almost hardly used. Both zippers have now been broken in half on the main storage compartment as a result of me opening the bag. For a Canon product, even if not expensive, I would have expected better.
This starter kit was great. You received the larger more usable battery and mini-dv tape. Just don't forget to get a firewire too.
This is the second one I've bought. My daughter claimed the first one. I make miniatures and needed a digital camera to photograph them. Something not too expensive and that would take GOOD close-up photos. This camera is excellent! All the photos I've taken have come out beautifully, whether landscape scenes or pics of my 1" minis. I highly recommend this camera.
This is the perfect bracket for the Bose Cube speakers! Multiple ways to mount the speakers and easy to install!
I have to say, the discs are great. Never a problem and quick to copy.That being said, it appears that no matter which brand of balnk DVD or CD I purchase from Amazon, they are ALWAYS poorly packed resulting in destroyed "hatbox containers" and sometimes discs even loose in the box. I have written to customer service, but if this continues (as it has for about the last year) I'm going to give up a few bucks savings here and turn to local retailers. I'm sure some of the blame can be laid at UPS's doorstep, but if theye were packed right, I don't believe the problem would be so overarching.
I've had the Fuji S5000 for more than 4 years now. I love this camera. My primary Camera is a Nikon D90, which is so complicated that the Fuji has always had a softcorner in my heart (No settings, On-Auto-Shoot). It holds only 3MP, but the pictures it churns out are better looking than the cameras costing twice as much.I was browsing through Amazon for some add-on to the Fuji, mainly to increase my interestment in time on it and also to extend its capability. I initially thought of opting for a TelePhoto, then Macro but then i saw the uses of Wideangle Lens and finally ordered this to my friends address in the States.When I recieved the product it was a pleasant surprise. It had an attached Macro Lens which I did not know about and this can be dis-mounted from the main Lens. I tried a few shots and as the others pointed out it gives out about 30% - 40% extra coverage with minute or No loss of quality.The build quality of the lens is Excellent. But when mouting the lens there is an Odd squeak (Prob cos my camera adapter is Plastic and the Lens Shell is Metal)All in all, Excellent product. If anyone has a Fuji or any camera, i'd strongly recommed this LensSad we can't get any such accessories in India. But I am glad I made this purchase.....
This product works on Serial drives. I recovered data from an OS corrupt boot sector ATA-150 2.5 hard drive. I didn't even have to use the CD. Plugged in the drive- it showed up as a new local drive and I copied the data. A must have for every IT person- it will save you a lot of time.
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!
For about $5 you get two pouches. They zip around the top and a few inches down the sides. They're nylon mesh so they work well when it comes to protecting things from scratches. I use them to store the modules that go with my Inspiron 600m notebook. The modules are 5x5x0.5 and so I will be investing in more snug cases, or foam padding. Essentially, get these if you have things that you just want to throw some accessories in a pouch to separate them from all your other stuff. I use another one of these when I take my AC adaptor out with me. Oh, another thing, the pouches are pretty much the same in design but one is small enough to fit into the larger one. They come packaged with one serving as the filler for its larger companion.
This bag offers a great way to house all camera equipment. It's also has enough compartments to stash other items like battery chargers, lens cleaning gear and other goodies while traveling. Be advised that the bag has "Canon" embroidered on the exterior. While I have no problem with the appearance; just make sure it's not visible in the car when it's parked out in the open.
This cable guarantees compatibility between my Panasonic DVD player/recorder and my Panasonic flat screen at a much lesser cost than other over-priced and over-hyped cables at most retail stores.
I've used various Keyspan usb adapters for several years and I must say they just work. It works great with all of my computers, even my macbook pro works great with it.
It is larger than I thought it would be. I am happy with it. The price was right, I would not have spent more. (total; $48.included tax and shipping total amount)
i haven't test it yet, but i know it worth every cent that i paid for it
The Grado Prestige SR325is headphones just blow me away.I have the Audio Technica Pro Studio Monitor Headphones ($159), and I did not expect that sound quality could not get much better. Well, I was amazed to find how wrong I was.Expensive is a relative in terms of what you can afford. If you can afford these headphones, they will be worth every penny.They are like listening to my music with new ears.
This item has worked for us for the past year, always from our older IBM Thinkpad laptop. We did have a problem recently, where everything on the TV had a blue tint. I was about to replace this box with another one, but decided to try cleaning my cable connections with my air pump, and it did the trick. That will now by my first go-to when I'm having problems with electronics, which I learned from Denon when I called them about my speakers not working. They told me to blow pressurized air into the exposed headphone jack and it worked. So simple, and saved me a big headache!
I've owned other wireless keyboard and mouse sets, but the big problem with them was the battery life in the mouse.(avg. 2 wks.)With this system, I've just replaced the mouse batteries after approx. 5 wks. of everyday use. The keyboard is good quality, easy to use, pretty much avg.Have yet to replace the battery in it. For wireless, I highly recommend.
I have used the 1280 for about a year-and-a-half, mainly to print fine art photographs in large format. I use a quad black ink set from Lyson, rather than Epson inks. The machine absolutely delivers. It is consistent, reliable, and has remarkable paper handling ability.The head does have a propensity for clogging, since it is permanently attached to the printer and does not get replaced with each cartridge. However, I have found that cleaning the storage cap (right side, parked position) from time to time (with lint-free cloth!) helps. I also print a small full-gamut image once a week, if I am not cranking out the big stuff.Always check a company's web site for updated drivers when installing! My drivers (XP Pro/Presario) have been well-mannered. Also, if you aren't satisfied with the image, keep testing the profiles that come with the 1280. Be patient. It took me a while to get the right combination, even though Lyson provided profiles for its own ink set. But once I got it, I was off to the races.I am about to start printing fine art color, and for that I will buy a second 1280. Call me satisfied.
No cons, excelent flash card. Maybe a little slow but is not a problem.
I bought this monitor through eBay and I'm pleasantly surprised with it. It has a large viewing area (within reason), handles 3D games and graphics, and has a very easy to use swivel underneath, which to me is a ++. Most monitors that I have used have been very hard to adjust and move, but this one moves VERY easily, and has a wide range of movement. I bought my own Benwin speakers, but as some HP monitors usually do, it comes with speakers slots in the side of it. I can't think of anything that I don't like about this monitor? I prefer a CRT to a LCD anyday because of clarity of picture, so I highly recommend this one.
Heavy, slow, Ugly with the worst music management software I have ever use. I returned it and bought an iPod..
This product is justa amazing, slim is just the right word to define it. I'm more than satisfied with the looks, quality, sound and performance of this product, and I don't see why you would want to buy any other MP3 player. I read one of the other reviews in which the headphones where hardly criticized as well as the antishock protection, and I do not seem to agree with those unsatisfied costumers, the headphones sound just fine, and they have a great volume capacity and the antishock has not failed for me so far, the remote is amazingly comfortable and elegant, and with the firmware upgrades now available you even get new menu options that increase the functionality on SlimX. As I said before, its just great!
I looked forward to using these headphones as an improvement over the buds you get with the ipod nano. But when I wear them the way that is dipicted on the photo in the carton they fit so snugly on my ears that they muffle the sound. When I turn them upside down they fit loosely enough for a beautiful pristene sound but they feel uncomfotable to the point where I'm constantly thinking about them or trying to adjust them. Maybe the reason they fit so tightly on my ears muffling the sound is because I have a big head, I don't know. From the reviews I thought this was a sure purchase, but it wasn't. Oh well, another $50 down the drain. I'll have to go back to the buds. Sorry.
No problems with installing. Very nice workmanship. Heavy duty. Only suggestions I have would be something to make it easier to swivel up and down. The way it's designed requires an Allen wrench (which they even included). Would be better for a hand release so that it can be changed more easily. I have this mounted in my motorhome so another thing that would be nice is a lockdown so it can't swing. I just put a pad in front of the TV and use a strap to fasten it down while on the road now though.
I bought this modem because there was a $30 manufacturer mail-in rebate and because so many on this website praised it. Here are the problems I found with this modem:1. When I send a fax using the Rapidcomm software included on the CDrom, after a few hours I find nothing works; I cannot send another fax or even connect to the internet. errors &quot;no dial tone&quot; or &quot;the port is already open&quot;. Worse, I cannot kill the offending processes because they pop right back up. Tried switching off/on the modem. Not even a computer reboot would do it. I actually had to power down/up the computer to make it work.2. It would often disconnect me from the internet (my ISP is MSN).3. The Internet update wizard meant to update the modem somehow cannot dial the 3Com server. So I went to the website usr.com to see if I could download upgrades but found the inf file for this modem is o.l.d.! (1998). I could not believe it.4. What is worst is when I called technical support (case #1728933), I was on hold for one hour and hold your breath - there is no toll free number provided - it is a long distance call.5. The uninstaller does not remove all files eg. file 'usrwiz'. So when you reinstall the Connections software, you have to know the specific file names to delete otherwise a reinstall will not work.
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..
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.
Overall satisfied with this bag. Not quite as large as i had imagined. The slot that is designed for a camera mounted with large telephoto lens will barely hold my Canon 7D with vertical grip and 70-200. I have to tug and push to get the zipper to close. This bag would definetly not work for someone with a tall camera like a 1D series. This is why i gave it 4 out of 5 stars. I almost gave it 3 stars. Canon should have noticed this before putting it into production.
If you in the market for a $300 paper weight that looks like a DVD recorder this is the product for you! If not, stay away from this product!! After having numerous problems including, frequent crashes, recording problems, media issues, and finally a terminal lock up that could not be remedied, I decided to have a look at the inside of this thing. Much to my disbelief this thing even looks bad on the inside with some very sloppy assembly (I bought it new with a factory seal). I am astounded that this low-quality product ever made the mainstream market. It is a piece of junk fresh out of the box and I recommend avoiding it at any cost!!!
Very good price. Only paid $50 at Amazon. I used it for several months by now. The only LCD mount that can rotate from Portait to Landscape mode.The only minor issue I noticed is that if you rotate between Portait and Landscape mode often, the swivel plate may loosen gradually. Hence, one needs to tighten the swivel plate once in a while to make sure it stays in place.
I ordered this lens after reading mixed reviews of it, but I was really pleasantly surprised.It focusses reasonably fast, and the pictures I have taken of bugs, squirrels, kids playing, and still objects were all sharp with nice color. I can't wait to try it at the zoo!It is best in bright sunlight and about F8, which I expected, but what I did not expect was that it is surprisingly good at 300mm wide open too. Also, the IS is a must-have for me. It enables me to handhold shots at 300mm, which I would normally not be able to do and get sharp pics.All in all, I would highly recommend this lens to anyone who wants good telephoto pictures and doesn't have $1500 or so to get these same features in an &quot;L&quot; lens.
Everybody knows about ipod...no need to say about +ves...but there are few disappointments compared to few others in market...1. Ipod classic is bigger than most other models in that area...but I wish apple has concentrated little bit on increasing the screen size atleast about half an inch...2. No wireless connection where everyone else is giving bluetooth or wi-fi3. FM radio4. SD Card capability is not needed, I feel with so much storage but apple can think about it...5. Built-in speakers...I think everyone else is cashing in those minor quirks...Hope apple comes up with something new in the next generation...
I researched projectors in the range of $2000-$6000, and could not find a better value than the hs-10. Good brightness, decent contrast ratio, and the DVI input make this unit a great deal. I bought almost a year and a half ago. Now I might go with the VPL-HS20. And the name Sony sounds good too.
This little item should be in every Nikon users bag. I just got into digital slr photography. I got a Nikon D90. One of the first things I did was try different techniques, you know, playing with shutter speeds and apertures etc... I found out right away there were going to be times when I wanted to use slow shutter speeds and my hands and arms are not always steady enough to hold the lense perfectly motionless. I can set up the pod, step away and just hit the button. It also helps with taking family(group)pics. No more setting the timer then sprinting over to the group and taking my place just in time. No more of the group having to hold the smile for an eternity waiting for the snap. When you're ready you just click. I would have payed triple the price for this little gadget. At this price there is no reason to not own one...
This product reached my residence in a very timely fashion. Thank you, I appreciate it greatly!
We purchased this drive a little less than a year ago as a replacement backup drive. We needed large storage capacity and firewire capability. At first the drive seemed great - pretty, quiet, and fast. About two months ago the drive started to be less responsive, and recently stopped responding. After running many diagnostics, which all froze the computer, we attempted the many suggestions others had.For example, the light on this drive is known to cause the unit to overheat. Disassemble the base plate and disconnect the light wires. On Macs, this unit tends to put itself to sleep. After trying three different software suggestions from forums and Seagate which were supposed to prevent this, it seemed to continue to go to sleep and now had the click of death. Since we have a lot of data on this drive, we didn't want to send it back and never see our data again.Since the drive was over 3 months old (what I consider a break-in period for a hard drive) and less than a year, I had no reason to believe it would fail and therefore did not have a copy of the data in the same form that it was on the drive. Typically, hard drives of this age period do not fail. Or, at least, they used to not fail.As a last resort, I ordered a new housing unit, pulled the Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 hard drive out of the case, and put it into a new housing. It continues to fail. I can only hope to pull off the data in bits and pieces, but will not buy another Seagate product (once known as reliable) until they fix their quality control.Before you buy this product, don't just look here for reviews, search online computer user forums for anything about the Seagate hard drives. You'll find the same thing I did. This is not a well built or reliable piece of computer equipment.
I will not purchase off brand printer ink; It is not worth taking a chance with my printer and the quality of the prints is not as good as when using real Canon ink.
I bought this item primarily for a medical database. Even though I purchased the extended warranty, I had trouble with the issue of who is supposed to service it - is it HP or the company that offered the warranty. The power button would not work properly to turn the unit on or off. Neither party was too helpful.
These are great speakers at a great price. The sound is great. I bought one set for home and liked it so much that I bought another set for work. I hooked them up to PS2 and it makes the games really sound good.
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....
These binoculars are absolutely incredible. A whole other world opens up with the close up viewing ability. I am a big time hiker and wildflower enthusiast and these binoculars are like having two different optical viewing systems, one for up close and one for far away. The clarity and detail when viewing flowers is unparalleled and getting a super up close view of a nearly 5 foot snake was exhilerating.
I've been very impressed with the ease of use of this printer. The wireless network feature was pretty easy to set up. It found my network and prompted me for my WEP key, after which it immediately connected via DHCP. My only complaint with the process was that I had to enter the WEP key via a little menu on the LCD rather than the small keypad, but it worked ok. I have 3 Intel-based Macs on the home network, and the Mac software that came with the printer installed without any problem.One of the features that's been very useful is the built-in card reader. I can share photos to all 3 Macs very easily. It's basically a networked memory card reader. Simply bringing up the HP C6180 Manager and clicking Transfer Images causes it to quickly download the photos on the card.Shortly after installing it, I became concerned that using DHCP would eventually cause me problems with connectivity. I used the LCD menu to change the IP address to a static address, and went to a Mac to see what kind of nightmare it would be to update the connection on the Mac. To my surprise, the Mac automatically found the printer despite the IP change. I didn't have to do a thing! It has a built-in web server which shows the network information, ink usage and other stats, and is easy to use.I haven't seen any problem with it printing unwanted pages. For example, when I sent a fax via the C6180 I expected it to print a confirmation page. Instead, feedback has been provided via the LCD panel.I highly recommend this printer to anyone with a small wireless home network. There's no need for multiple printers anymore when you can spend an extra $100 and serve everyone in the house.
Thse binoculars offer a wide field of view which is an advantage when birding. Close focus is also very useful. Case and strap are nothing to rave about but the binocular's quality of construction and ease of focus were very good.
I wanted an inexpensive mp3 player, and this was on sale. I combed the internet looking for reviews to see if it was worth paying even the sale price. I found only one review that said, essentially, "eh, it's OK, I guess." Well, it's not. Whenever the backlit dsplay shuts off, there is static interference, like bad AM radio reception. I could turn up the volume to drown it out, but should I have to? I may have recieved a defective unit, but why chance it when there are so many others to choose from?
We bought this camera a year ago for our trip to England. I switched from my point-and-shoot Sony because the zoom was completely insufficent for my purposes.We received it a week before the trip, and I was concerned I wouldn't be able to master it before we left. I was very wrong. The controls are intuitive and well-placed. I took some of the best photos I've ever taken on that trip - and many of them at long range. The power of that 12X zoom is fantastic! Not to mention the video capabilities are more than adequate. Color stays faithful to the subject (so long as you have the right natural/atmospheric lighting).Besides the great features, surprisingly small package, and beautiful picture quality - did I mention the camera is really cool-looking? It's startlingly novel in its chrome and brushed-nickel looking housing.I'll be holding on to this camera for a very long time.
I have owned the Mark III for a little over a year. Not long after receiving it, it quit. I sent it in for a "mirror magnet" problem. After I got it back I would get an Err99 almost daily. I documented it with Canon. It would happen most often when I turned it on for the first time. After several conversations with Canon, I sent it in and they replaced the mirror box. It has not had an Err 99 since then.The camera was purchased as a "Blue Dot", meaning it had been fixed for the original focus issues some people were reporting. Since the second repair it has functioned flawlessly and now focuses to meet anyone's reasonable expectations. I get 80% to 90% in-focus. In most of the out of focus photos there was a legitimate reason. I can see this when I check my photos in Canon's Zoom Browser. I can see where the camera was focused at the time of shutter release. It is easy to miss a shot on a fast moving object by missing the subject or hitting a different part of the subject. Often times it would be the focus changing from head to hip (on a running dog), not the camera's fault but mine.There are many settings on this camera to fine tune it to your way of shooting and the shooting situation. I have gotten some awesome action shots from this camera and am very pleased with it.Canon clearly brought this camera to market too soon. It was not tested properly or either production standards were not watched. I would bet that the parts they were producing were not meeting the standards of their research and development, plus the conditions that caused a problem may not have been reproduced in test. This clearly threw Canon for a loop and they did a poor job managing public relations. I am surprised there has not been a class action lawsuit since so many pros use this camera. Some have toughed it out; those who had a lot of money went to Nikon, which is currently hitting it with some good cameras, something Canon normally is known for.If you are buying a Mark III now, you are more than likely going to be blown-away by such a great camera that focuses and gives you shots you never imagined. I love shooting it and learning to fine-tune it for particular shooting circumstance.Working as it works now, I would purchase it again.
I bought this item in 2007, my first digital camera. I am an amateur photographer, and before this, I had a Nikon F5 with professional lenses.As for the Canon G7, its practical, its photos are waaaay better than smaller point-and-shoot cameras, more adaptable to low and high light exposures, and has all flexibility in M-mode. Although newer versions are available now, I am still very happy with the one I have now. Great camera to have on tours, portable, and if needed, its fisheye and tele lenses are available.
My Old charger was a pain in the neck, it lost its wiring somewhere in the middle and was acting diffcult i then started looking for Chargers online for cheaper deals and i stumbled on this one on Amazon. is cool hasnt thrown much tantrums the overall wire is a lil small and its a three plug comp to the original 2 plug pin but rest is working fine as a fiddle, doesnt look a proxy any which way !!!hope this helps and believe u me better then the universal chargers you get, last i saw my friends beeping loud for no reason
I purchased this item last month. After two days of receiving the charger, it was sensitive, meaning I would need to wiggle before the connection would charge. A customer service representative contacted me in attempt to remove or alter my last review. They offered to refund or exchange the charger for removal of my review. After accepting the proposal, I removed my review. Since then, it has been three weeks and I have not received a refund or exchange. Now, the charger does not work at all, regardless of wiggling the insert piece. I would not recommend purchasing this item.
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.
Works perfectly to deliver audio from my television to my blu-ray player with 5.1 surround sound. The sound quality is great and allows me to listen to broadcast TV in surround sound.
I got 4 memory cards. 3 were the same and 1 other memory card. I paid full price for shipping each item. All items came in one envelope that probably cost less than a $1 to ship and I paid $23.80 WHAT A RIP OFF!!!!!
My primary machine is a notebook running Windows XP Pro, which I take back and forth between work and home. At home, connected via the PS2 ports and a docking station, the combo works great, and I have zero complaints. At work, where I have to connect directly to the notebook via the USB port, there are problems. Usually either the mouse or keyboard will not work upon start-up. When they are working, there is often some functionality missing (one or more of the buttons do not work). After a few minutes of using the combo, both would then stop working. I tried all of the troubleshooting techniques, and the only one to work was unplugging and reinserting the cable. Needless to say, this is not something you want to do every 5 minutes.If you are going to use this setup attached to a desktop or docking station, it's fabulous. I can't recommend it for a notebook setup, however.
Just bought this tv. It sent a massive electric shock through me when I plugged in the cable coax. A major manufacturer flaw!!!
Great little lightweight portable compact folding headphones. Perfect for what I bought them for, working out at the gym, walking etc. Would recommend them for that purpose. Good value for the price.
I'm not a car audio enthusiast so I can't say whether or not it's a premium kit, but I can say it works perfectly with the BASS600 sub which was the reason I purchased the amp kit. This kit is inexpensive and well worth the price.
Great value for the moneyPros:1) Easy to program: The learning feature takes some time, but the instructions are easy to follow.2) Macro feature is easy to use3) Power of remote: Can use remote from more than 20 feet away.4) Great value for the price.Cons:1) Buttons could be a little bigger2) Must switch from "Cable" to "TV" to use the "Volume Control" Buttons.3) The Macro buttons should be at the top instead of the bottom: This is a "Nit-Pick"
We got this printer for our office. This printer has a problem printing envelopes. When you print an envelope the envelope comes out wrinkled and sealed. I called HP customer service and they told me they had many complaints about this issue from other customers and that unfortunately there is no solution for it. They suggested to upgrade the printer for some other model. The price of the model they suggested was $1,200. We had to return the printer and get another brand. Don't recommend.
I ordered and received this receiver/amp in July 2012. When I first connected my speakers to it all the modes made it sound like my speakers were bad, lots of hiss, crackle and pop. Well my speakers are over 30 years old, so I thought they maybe the cause of the problem. I finally purchased new speakers the middle of September 2012 and connected them to the unit...same exact noise and problem I experienced with my old speakers.I tried to contact the seller (The Nerds) through Amazon (Contact the Seller) but have not received a response from them at all. I recommend that no one purchase anything from this company as they are NOT buyer friendly. I don't want my money back, just a replacement unit or this one fixed.But they have to quit ignoring my request and answer my email to them first.Sherwood RX-4109 105 Watt Stereo Receiver (Black)
I have been looking long and hard for a good, affordable HDTV. The Philips 32PF7321D fits the bill. The picture is first rate. The sound is very good. (Use the personal settings to boost the high end on the built in EQ menu for greater clarity). The remote control is decent.OUTSTANDING SD (Standard Definition) reception - absolutely the very best of any brand I looked at - at any price.It runs cool and uses much less electricity (only 140 watts) than Plasma or CRTs with no worry of image burn-in OR bulb burn-out as on LCD or DLP projection.My first one out of the box did have on-off issues. I returned it . The second set has been perfect so far.UPDATE: We have now owned this set for 10 months and are thoroughly enjoying it. We have also connected the headphone output jack on the back to an external amplifier with bigger speakers. Great AV experience.
OK..been a Palm customer for a few years here. As of late, been holding onto my loyalty to palm for a few reasons: I hate Microsoft; palm fits in my pocket, availability of accessories,and now....color and expansion memory *sigh*. If you are one currently debating CE vs. a Palm device, read on.I recently made the switch to the new dimension in "palm" computing...color...the m505, and I am totally disappointed. I feel misled by PALM for trying to debunk the negitives without addressing the issues for customers. I work in the tech industry in Silicon Valley and know a few people inside at Palm....there is alot of damage control going there. They have lost me as a customer and many others i know. The facts are below.FIRST, accessories are not readily available for the PALM. Many are backordered...the basics. Forget 3rd party hardware, it isnt even shipping yet. So, all those that went with the Vx and are considering sticking with the Palm for the same benefits, very few of them still exists.Another dissapearing benefit of being a palm customer that is disapearing is functionality. I mean, unless this is the first bit of research that you have done, you full well know that all the PDA's got palm beat. In fact, I wonder what ol' Karl (CEO) is doing, because his products are down right archaic all the sudden. All the things that iPAQ, Journada can do, and all palm does is the basics....no sound for MP3, or synching documents other than in the format that PALM wants them in. Let's talk about the color. It (stinks). Really, it is the truth. Where did they come up with the claim that it has 65,000 colors? I had to call palm as soon as i got mine because i could only see 4 colors..? Also, it is very dim even with the backlight on. Not in brightness, but in richness in color. Very big disapoinment.As for the Microsoft thing..yes, i still hate MS. Although, when you think about it, running a MS device if you are using MS on your desktop may integrate better. I have heard that the CE platform has come a long way in ironing out there bugs...much like theyt do with all teir other software (v1 v1.1 v1.2, etc....haha) But now is is tolerable, and with all the back up cards now, who cares, you just restore data if there is a crash. Get a good warrenty and 24 hrs later you are up and runnnig again. I recently had my palm crash 3 times which made me rethink my positioning. Palm sent me 3 new units, could not explain how each one was crashing, but acknoledged that it was not my fault....also had the gaul to charge me for cross shipping each time...the only real advantage is the size. If you have alot of money to blow, size matters, and all you need is a contact sort of datebook, then this one is for you. However, if you consider this an investment and are looking to really USE it for things to be efficient and often.....go straight to the iPAQ. You wont be disappointed.Any one wants to buy a 505 with all the goodies, cheap.....got one available....(....)
I purchased the Mach1 Fusion USB charger recently. It seemed like a fabulous product - one charger, that could eliminate at least 4 separate units, plus works in the car with no extra adapters.However, it appears to have rendered two expensive SONY camcorder Infolithium batteries unusable, and cost me some irreplaceable footage of my children. I had to run out at the last minute before an important family event and purchase batteries at the local camera shop for a premium to replace the ruined ones. LENMAR is going to evaluate my batteries and let me know what they are willing to do about this, if anything. They are not being reassuring about "doing the right thing".I will post again when/if this gets resolved, but if you have a need to charge InfoLithium batteries, I'd steer clear of this charger.I have some other complaints as well (horrendously toxic smell out of the package that cleared after a few weeks), but these pale in comparison to ruining my expensive batteries.Addendum 8/27/05After considerable back and forth with customer service over several weeks, Lenmar did ultimately go out of their way to express ship me a replacement charger while I was on vacation, along with a replacement SONY battery. And in the end, they reimbursed me for the batteries I had to buy to salvage a family event. So, I give them 5 stars for customer service and honesty. In the end, the one thing that I still feel a bit uncomfortable about is using this charger with SONY info lithium batteries. LENMAR says they are compatible, but it seems that at least some models -possibly older ones - may need to have a chip reset after charging in the Mach 1 unit. If charging SONY infolithium batteries is an important need for you, I would inquire carefully with Lenmar about exactly what will work. Otherwise, it seems to work very well on other battery types I've used.The AA/AAA adapter is also a bit unstable and you have to be very careful to get the batteries in the right position.Overall, I'd give it 4.5 stars if SONY batteries are not a need.
Small enough to install anywhere. Very basic unit that works well. I also purchased a basic Uniden as a second unit. I like the mic on this one. Cannot go wrong at this price.
I hooked the amp up and it wouldnt do anything it has power in all the Places its supposed to major disappointment i dont even know how it sounds yet.
It makes old records sound good again. It has a precise auto-change mechanism, a default spindle setup for our small centre holes, and the sound quality from the speakers with a Tone only dial, is similar to listening to a mono radio. It's all good when playing our old records (45s that are 45 years old) because modern sound systems exaggerate the faults as in hiss, crackle and pops. Children are discovering the slower pace while watching the records drop and listening to songs that tell stories with lyrics that make sense. The reason for only 4 stars is because the styli are not sold to countries outside of the States. I am having to get them delivered to a friend first before being forwarded to me in New Zealand. I am going to pursue this with the NZ supplier.It's so nice to get the records out again and turn the T.V. off for the evening.
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.
They sound good, are cheap, and last a long time. I am on my second month and still have no complaints about this ear buds. I had bought more exspensive ear buds and they had died on me with in a month. best value for your money!
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.)
Camera arrived in excellent condition approximately 36 hours after I placed the order!!! Granted, I live slightly close to the seller, I thought it would be at least 3 or 4 days before delivery. This is the perfect Christmas gift!
This is my first laptop cooler and I love it. I love its design, fan speed control, on/off button, and 2 USB ports. It keeps my 15.4in Samsung laptop sturdy and safe. I will definitely recommend this product to my friends since it does a superb job.
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.
Great pack! lots of compartments and straps. The velcro compartments are great for storage. I'm very picky and this item fit the bill.
We were never able to get my favorite NPR station from my home. This radio has given us beautiful and peaceful evenings of listening pleasure. Sound is brilliant, tuning extremely precise, the ability to pick it up and bring it in the yard when doing something (possibly not involving noisy engines) an added plus.It plays well with the Ipod attached; will definitively travel with us. Simple, built with quality components, a must for the radio enthusiasts.
just bought my third pair! i am actually quite relieved to find that these are still available. bought my first pair in 2003, so they eventually wear out after about a year of CONSTANT use.the cord is a bit of an annoyance but you get used to it. just make sure you use that little clear plastic case (not the bigger silver one) to put the buds into or they'll tangle up for sure. i also clip that clear case around the cord when i'm using them. i find the silver case completely useless (except for something else lol).yeah you definitely have to snug the buds into your ear to get best sound but not too far or the bass is lost.i wish the entire cord was made with thicker material because they would last longer.as far as sound they're the best earbuds i've ever used (even the SHURE lower priced models! $[...]). never had any loss of sound or distortion or any malfuntion. can't say that for any other headphone i've bought.
I found the best location indoors was to mount it between the wall and the curtain rod in my living room - two inches from the ceiling. Sliding it along the length of the curtain rod gave me only one place that I could receive almost all digital stations that the channel locate function indicated was present. Redirecting the antenna, even at that height, did not improve reception of any channel. But all channels it does receive are razor sharp. Of course this number of stations will improve when all analogue stations convert to digital.A Radio Shack signal booster did not improve reception. I put it together as per the instructions, and I put it together as per markings on the hardware indicated. Reception worsened either way. In fact reception was markedly reduced.I first installed the Eagle Aspen antenna on my Sony Digital/analogue TV. At that same time the analogue tuner stopped working. So I later connected to my Haier 7" digital/analogue TV. The Haier worked fine, even improved reception over a single retractable extension rod antenna. A rod antenna, on a long cable for ease of repositioning, worked rather good but needed to be moved a lot when changing stations.I do appreciate having a digital antenna at home that I don't have to get up and redirect every time I change stations. The Eagle Aspen is well built and needs only occasional redirection. But when going away from home, in my car or whatever, the single pole antenna will serve well enough on my little portable Haier 7" TV.
I love it. The sound is great for such a little device. My only grip would be that the earplugs seem a little to big for my ears. Downloading the music is easy. I downloaded my favorite songs from my CD collections and I jam through the day with my Shuffle.
I received my camera very quickly. Everything was in the box that I needed, the camera was undamaged, and everything looked to be in tip-top shape! Excellent service!
I was willing to pay extra bucks thinking Microsoft make better product but after 2 months of use, still I was disappointed mostly because of their voice software that triggers each time you touch the top button witch can be easyly done by accident. And there is no way to disactivated it. Finally I sold it on Ebay and bougth a less expensive Creative Live Cam Notebook Pro that works 10 times better. Lesson learn: "Big names don't always make better products but usually cost good dollars."
Beautiful lamp and at a fantastic price...too bad it only works right when it wants to. It sometimes comes right on, other times its almost as if I have to find that 1 centimeter touch zone in order for it to come on. Like I said, I guess you get what you pay for!
My old battery wasn't holding a charge very long so I ordered one of these to replace it. The new battery wouldn't charge at all, even when left on the OEM charger overnight. The old battery did charge so I knew the charger was OK. I ordered a replacement via Amazon and the 2nd battery wouldn't charge either. My attempts to contact the manufacturer went unanswered.
More memory is not better. This card does not work in most of our computers. It's too big! Didn't work in some Celeron and Athlon computers. Try the 256K instead.
I liked many features of this bag but there were signs of excessive wear on certain parts after three months of use.In particular, the part that was damaged was where the metal end of the strap rubs against the edge of the bag on both sides when you actually wear it on your shoulder.
For the price, I was expecting them to be pretty crappy, but they work really well. The real test will be to see how long they last, but after a month or so they're still working fine, which is a good sign.
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.
Prompt delivery, cheap price, great quality, and no coasters yet. What else can a person ask for!
I've used American Battery before and this unit appears to be as solid as the last one. They ship promptly and pack well and the units seem to last as long, if not longer, than the factory originals.
Customer/Technical Service Sucks! TV Power and Remote control unreliablequote of message to Philips)The purpose of this message is to file a FORMAL COMPLAINT for the mediocre service received from Philips first through the authorized service center and now from Philips Manufacturing System.Our first Plasma TV was bought back in Nov.2.2006. Early this year the Tv just went dead and after 2 week of waiting the technician diagnosed a sort of damaged Power Box. Since they were unable to get the part in back order it was finally decided to replace the TV for a brand new (AFTER A WHOLE MONTH FOLLOWING THE TICKET OPENING DATE). On the second TV the Remote Control stop working right after the TV was installed. Now Philips Customer Service says that the Remote Control (part 242254900635) will not be available until May.15 (OVER A MONTH AFTER THE SERVICE TICKET WAS OPENED). There are no words to describe the lack of manufacturing planning and poor customer service. Not to say that, if existent, this is a clear evidence of the poor performance of your Product Management Dept.While I receive the replacement part I will take time to file the obvious review on Philips in every single site dedicated to receive Customer Reviews (CNET., Yahoo Shopping, Amazon, Shopping.com, to mention a few)Thank you for nothing.(unquote)
This bag is perfect for my use, has all the room I need for all my gear. I would recommend it to others.
As my first foray into the world of universal remotes, I bought this (not through Amazon) earlier model of Logitech Harmony 720 Universal remote control about three weeks ago, after reading the many rave reviews I see here. I have bought other consumer electronics and housewares at this site and have often navigated here to read reviews, but will always remain wary of internet testimonials. I was hoping to replace six remotes in one main room and another four in a second room - in the main room, the cable company's cable-box remote which was actully fine for controlling the three basic pieces to watch TV -- and five additional Sony remotes I had at my chair-side table, which I would typically need to use to make adjustments using my Sony Receiver which handles all my other Sony A-V and music components (BD, DVR-VCR combo) for the home theatre and entertainment system, (all out from the STR DG920 all on one HDMI input to the XBR4 - as it should be). I'll admit I'm not the most tech-savvy, but I am told by my younger blood that I am well above-average for my middle-aged years when understanding and setting up and even complying and adjusting to necessary and esthetic improvements (real or marketed) changes in this consumer entertainment world of toys and new and (ahem ... helpful?) gadgets. I've never had a problem understanding Sony's lousy and much-maligned set-up manuals, for example. No problem for me going online, and adding a digital photo from my PC's photos as I enjoyed personalizing the display and setting it up initially, but after many failures to get it to work properly, I got NO help from the remote's *help* button, then after spending over THREE hours on two separate occasions during two phone calls to Logitech's provided *800* phone support, there still was no resolution of a few problems. They were stumped as well. The phone support personnel are polite, patient, and willing to stay on the line to ATTEMPT to resolve problems, but they are ineffective and it seems like they are simply reading from scripts and not very intuitive or genuinely personable to help do the job. Problems include setting up the ACTIVITIES to work as they should for not only my main home theatre system, but the four-component A-V system I have in a second room. I wanted to be able to carry this remote from one room to another and eliminate the look-alike remotes ... but there seems to be no advantage over the Bravia synch of Sony. The Logitech Harmony 720 feels good, looks good, and seemed promising, but making changes and setting up the devices to work in so-called harmony is not working for me. It is frustrating and provides no real advantage, since the thing has to sit in its charging base which must be wired to a wall outlet. I've gone back to using my Comcast-Scientific-Atlanta box and remote for our regular digital TV; and for home theatre -- the multiple Sony remotes I am used to for tweaking the system or customization. The old way is faster and easier for me. Clutter, yes, but I think I wasted about a hundred bucks and a few hours of my time. I prefer to use the Bravia synch I have become familiar with. Sorry, it's not harmonious and quite illogitech.
I always order this stuff because it is the best there is , this paste will keep your gear several degrees cooler than any other
I have had my 60 for a couple of years and geocache with it. I have dropped it a few times but Last night I stopped to get my mail and as I got out of my car my 60 fell off my belt to the ground and then into a storm drain. I had to leave it there all night as I was going to work. This AM I went to the storm drain and opened the cover and retrieved my 60. I turned it on and its still works great !!! . Garmin makes good stuff!!!!!!
Ordered a pair for my wife for Christmas and found them to be top quality, just what you would expect from German made Binoculars.
I bought his product for a friend..his JVC Stereo Remote Control just stopped working/this SONY Universal Remote operates all his Products/except a New Toshiba VCR/DVD Player Combo..or his Comcast Cable Box../its very easy to Program..and if the batteries are REMOVED--your SETTINGS remain installed/the styling is very handsome..and the price is surprising.
While I purchased my DVD201 almost 2 1/2 years ago, I have yet to put over 30 hours of recording on it. The problem is that the camera has a horrible time with disc access errors. I have used brand new SONY DVD-R discs (both the 1.4GB single sided and the 2.8 GB double sided), and every time it is a crap shoot as to whether it will work or not.About 1/3 of the disks never get recognized by the camera at all - and basically have to be returned as bad, even though they seem to work ok in my personal computer. Of the ones that originally work, almost HALF of them end up with disc access errors at some point - many when I am finalizing the disc! That means I lose the entire contants of the recording! I've lost recordings of family vacations, holidays and birthdays, and finally (the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back) I LOST THE VIDEO OF MY ONLY DAUGHTER'S WEDDING! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!I went to SONY's online "help", and found it was a joke! Not only were they incredibly slow, they asked me the same questions over and over again. DId you format the diswc? (no - the DVD-R's do not require formatting). Have you finalized the disc? (no - the camera does not even recognize it has a disc in it - I can't even record, let alone finalize anything) Have you tried a new disc? (yes, about 6 of them, right out of the package)If the discs would fail initially, then I could at least get new ones - BUT TO HAVE IT FAIL AFTER THE PICTURES ARE RECORDED does not leave me ANY options. SONY recommended going to a data recovery house to recover the data, but they want $400 bucks to get whatever you get - I am not even sure the data is recoverable!I've been on several boards and have seen the same problem reported over and over (unfortunately, not before I had purchased the camera). Has ANYONE had ANY luck getting this camera to work reliably? SONY wants $211 (flat rate) for me to send the camera to them for repair, and a couple of other places have quoted about $140-$160. Before I throw any more money down the drain with this camera - I'd like some assurance that it will actually work. ANY suggestions greatly appreciated!
My new Epson Photo R380 is everything I hoped for--fast, nice prints, quiet, and small footprint, which is important in my limited space. It missed getting 5 stars only because it does use LOTS of ink, but the excellent quality prints are worth it.
Screen size is just right. Really like the wide screen. Movies and Pictures are sharp and crisp. Audio is really nice with unexpected bass depth. Not 5k to 25k but still good sound. Navigation is smooth and easy.Just wish it had the ability to use eBooks in .lit format.
My husband bought me this microphone to replace a broken mike for my Audiostream AS 222 karaoke machine.It works - badly, so I give it one star.You can't hear anything out of this mike - it's going back to whence it came from. Buh bye!
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.
This router is the worst we have ever had. It crashes every other time we try to use the wireless network. We have to uplug it and restart everything to get our computers to connect. Also, the wizard meant to help troubleshoot problems doesn't work properly.
I love this drive. I've had mine for almost a year now, and I'm just getting around to filling it up.It has run nearly flawlessly, and has only failed to be recognized by my OS a couple of times (and each instance was fixed by a simple reboot). This in contrast to my Western Digital Mybook, which fails constantly and loves to just disappear in mid-transfer. Constant reboots of the computer and the Mybook are the catch of the day, and are frustrating to the point of violence.Everything about this drive is great, excepting for 1 thing: it doesn't stand up well to even the slightest bumping, which makes it a poor choice for those that wish to take it on-the-go. I set my bag down a little hard a couple of months ago, and cracked the flimsy plastic base (which houses ALL of the connections, including the AC power), which nearly turned it into a canoe anchor. Other than that, I couldn't have picked a better, more reliable workhorse.I'm getting another one!
HAVE USED THIS ITEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND IT HAS PAID FOR ITSELF MANY TIMES.DOESNT HAVE THE GREATEST PICKUP RANGE BUT DOES A NICE JOB UNLESS YOU ARE TOTALLY ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL.
For my best audio hookup for my flat screen TV I ordered this optical cable and the price was fantastic. It works great and the attatchement was very easy.
Takes a huge amount of pictures and downloads easily into computer with the adaptor it comes with. Great product.
This is a great keyboard, especially considering the price. The layout of the keys is very good. Many slim format keyboards do not have a control key on the right hand side these days, but this one does. The commonly used keys (control, alt, arrow keys) are placed close to the resting position of your fingers. The keys have a good feel to them, solid but not too hard to push.
I went from a wired network to a wireless and my Vonage units did not work. For a short time, I bridged via a wired router on on computer but I could not shut it off or I would loose my phone service. When I installed the WBP54G the problem was solved. Flawless. Note that it must be used with a Linksys modem.Vonage was no help. Believe Linksys.
The battery does not fit the 1D Mark II. You had to force it in.Died after 2 weeks.Do not buy it and save for the Canon ones! It will save you money in the long run.
product has great looking and ergonomic design. Smooth operating mouse which is great for the computer aided design work I do.
works just like advertised,did not come with instructions but luckily my daughter knew how to work it!
I puchased the AudioSource AMP 5.3A to drive my center channel speaker, an Energy C-C100. I connected the AudioSource Amp 5.3A to the center channel pre-output on my Yamaha RX-V663 (being used as a pre/pro). I already have an Adcom GFA 545II stereo power amp connected to the V663's Left/Right Front channel pre-outputs driving my Energy Towers. It arrived new and in perfect condition from Dependable Source dealer through Amazon.Setting up the AudioSource monoblock was an easy task. I used the unbalanced line input. The low cut filter (HPF) was in the Out (off) position. My pre/pro does bass management thus a HPF isn't needed. The volume control on the monoblock amp was set to match the output of the other power amps at some reference volume level, in this case 0.0 db on the V663. The AudioSource 5.3A monoblock volume control had to be set at 3 O'clock, or about 75% max.There was no hum, hiss, or any audible distortion coming from the center channel speaker driven by the AudioSource 5.3A when the V663 level was at -80 db (effectively muted). Using a quiet track on a BD (blu-ray disc) and setting the volume level to 0.0 db on the V663, there was still no hiss, hum, or distortion. In fact the only thing I could hear coming from the 5.3A was a low noise emanating from the cooling fan on the back of the unit. The fan came on after about one to hours of use. The fan noise is pretty low and doesn't draw attention to itself from where I sat which was about 3 meters distant. It sure isn't anything to grip about (unless you're a fanatic, no pun intended).I played my favorite blu-ray movies especially those that had quiet dialogue scenes like in the recent BD release of Valkyrie. The low dialogue was clear, full bodied, and distinct. I didn't have to adjust the volume in order to understand it. I watched Master and Commander. On this BD the center channel has very loud sound effects in some scenes while there is also dialogue at the same time. Again the dialogue was perfectly resolved. Believe me, although I didn't measure the power output, it puts out every bit as much clean power, and I mean just as clean as the higher end Adcom power amp. It keeps up with the Adcom at every listening level.The bad is that when the power switch is set to auto, the amp won't turn on until the signal level is extremely high (about -15.0 db on my V663 volume control). This can be very annoying when a move starts off quietly, thus you never hear the center speaker until the movie soundtrack gets louder. Consequently, I don't use the auto turn on feature. It's useless. However, my Adcom power amp only has a manual on/off switch. So if have to turn it on, it's no big deal having to turn on the AudioSource manually.PROs:A perfect center channel amp for those wanting to get louder, better, cleaner, and more detailed sound than can ever be obtained from the mass market receivers having 5 to 8 channels like the entry level models from Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer, and Denon. I have the Yamaha, and it was really worth the upgrade. It's small but powerful. Driving my center to even levels as high as +105 db never activated the clipping LED light not even for an instant.It gets fairly warm after several hours of use but never very hot, not even after 8 hours of watching movies.Build quality is excellent. After peaking inside the case, I was really impressed with hefty power supply and the quality of the components.CONs:When the power switch is in the Auto mode, it will not turn on until the input level gets very high. It seems that the sensitivity is set too high for home audio use. For professional audio applications in large auditoriums, it would probably work fine. If you have a home HT system and expect it to turn on automatically, this monoblock isn't for you.There is some barely audible cooling fan noise. It isn't annoying or distracting like you would commonly hear coming from most PC unit fans. However, just be forewarned, this amp's cooling fan isn't dead silent for those of you having extremely sensitive ears to such.I rated this Amp as 5 star because of it's performance. It has a few CONs but those aren't really big issues for me. I highly recommend this monoblock as an upgrade for the puny, insufficient power amps found in most mass marketed HT receivers. Believe me, you need it if you have one of those receivers.
This is an absolutely welcome addition to our home theater setup. We replaced the center channel of our aging Bose system with this Yamaha. What a difference! And my wife loves it, as well! The dialog is so much more "crisp" and clear. And the low end that comes out of these little cones is impressive as well. I say "two thumbs up" on this product. Now please excuse me while I go read (and dream) some more about my upcoming Onkyo reciever upgrade.
I've had it for a month. It does what it should. No problems easy to set up. What I like is the tiny size compare to the previous generation of switches.
I love the Sound of these headphones but after a year of use. I merely placed them on my head and snap. The plastic used snapped. I agree with many of the reviewer. The sound quality is great, but what good does sound quality do if the phones break with no fault but putting them on and off. I take care of my phones, I don't drop them. Bose needs to make this wrong right and reconstruct the head bridge on these phones. These phones should be taken off the market until Bose corrects this problem. Just count the review on this site alow and 1/3 complain of cheap construction because the headset breaks. It just a matter of time for the others usally a little over a year and the phones self destruct. Just long enough for the warranty to end. You would expect better quality from a company that prides itself on the best.
headband is very flimsy and will not stay on my head. I spend the majority of my workout holding the ear pieces to my ears. The headband piece needs to be a little more ridged. The price is right, I guess - but would not recommend. Looking for a different product.
It was defective so I took it to the Apple store. They were great and exchanged it for another.
Great piece. Easy to load and use. Graphics are excellent. The only negative is Battery life is not as strong. And when you buy this product just know that the device is heavier than the Ipod.
This printer works well for regular printing jobs. I was a bit concerned first because various plastic parts are very flimsy (compared to other printers, such as HP) and looked easily breakable. However, so far it is working fine for about two years. A couple of problems: I like to use back of used papers for printing drafts and less important documents. This printer has hard time picking up used sheets separately from the regular tray. I could never figure out how to use the manual feed tray. The printer did not come with a decent manual.
I bought this unit from Amazon a while ago, and I had the opportunity to use it in various applications over a one year period:1) Automobile2) Boating3) Biking/WalkingSo far, I'm extremely impressed with this device from every perspective; build quality, versatility, performance, value, and functionality. Of all the newer available GPS devices sold within the market, I would still purchase this one, because it's so FLEXIBLE when it comes to applicable uses. Try using the more popular consumer models around water, in the nature, or with you on vacation to remote areas were GPS reception is not very strong. Bottom line is this; if the military can trust this unit in the field, then why wouldn't you? That's right, many special forces units use the 60CSx as backup units to the military grade GPS units. Why? The 60CSx is reliable and it works under the worst conditions. It's built like a tank and it's excellent at getting you from point A to point B - period!Yes, the newer fancier GPS units do have MP3 capabilities, photo-viewers, up-to-date traffic reporting, and real-road views, etc.. However, you can't take them to the beach, on a boat, in the rain, or out into the cold. If I want to play MP3's and view photos, I'll use my iPod. A GPS is supposed to do one thing and one thing only. Never allow the navigator to get lost. This does exactly that and it does it extremely well. Superb receiving antenna, great satellite reception (even in dense areas), and fast map processing for something this size.Also, this unit works great in the car. No it will not talk to you, but who cares? Is that really important, not to me. The LCD screen will light up and beep prior to direction requirements automatically. It gives you great information throughout the entire destination track. I've never gotten lost. Enter a point-of-interest, map the route, and off you go. Sit back and let the 60Csx guide you. Works great!For the money, you will not find a better and more reliable GPS unit! Also, get a 2GB micro SD. That is more than enough memory (and it can be used as a UMS device as well). Enjoy. This is without a doubt one of my favorite toys...
I did a simple modification that increases its transmission range signifficantly. I took the unit appart and located where the antena from the pigtail cable attaches to the board. This is the fourth wire (black) Notice that the pigtail carries two coaxial audio wires and one antenna wire. I replaced this with about 2 feet 7 3/4 inches of 18G wire. The length is important for optimum transmission since this is about a fourth of the wavelength. It also required drilling a small hole in the case to get my new &quot;antenna&quot; out. I used a drill bit just thick enough to allow the wire to pass. With this antenna fully extended (straight) and provided it is NOT laid flat on a piece of metal (such as along the floor of a car) I could OVERPOWER 88.1 around Boston from my kitchen to my living room (this is about 35 feet) almost cleanly. Within the livingroom itself, signal was free from interference. That is a great improvement over original range. I suppose you could also use a dipole arrangement with two wires sticking out, one from the unit's ground and another from the antena, both at the same length. That would further extend the range. Another configuration is a full wavelength antenna, about 10 feet long. But its hard to lay it straight. Many other configurations can extend range, but also diminish practicality, as its pretty hard enough to maintain 31+ inches of wire straight inside a car. I suggest attaching one end to your windshield or dashboard with a suction cup or velcro, etc. and letting the unit dangle from the antenna and audio out (or somehow attach it to prevent strain. Be careful, as modifying your iRock in any way voids your warranty and it also renders the device illegal to operate. So remember NEVER to use it ;). Also, use all common sense when locating this unit in your car, so it does not interfere with safe driving.
watch-out, the xm on this is not bluetooth, in other-words if you want to hear the xm on this you will need to connect to your base with wires.I called garmin and the "slow" tech says that xm signal is too big for bluetooth. As if I'm asking our "slow" friends to stream bluetooth. according to garmin tech its not possible.well what you have to do is get the jabra A120s which then you connect to your base's audio out and then you pair the jabra A120s to your bluetooth stereo headset, and now you can hear everything in bluetooth including xm.I guess what can be done with the jabra bluetooth adapter ($45) stupid garmin could not do with their $1000 product.other then that everything else is great, ofcourse now the problem is that the jabra A120s is for music and not phone calls so your zumo can show you your calls but you can't talk to them.$1000 product and you have to not only spend more money but you will have to chose between phone or xm if you want to stay wireless.thx for nothing garmin, I thought garmin was a respectable company :(gave it 4 stars because aside from the xm I have no complains.but I give garmin themselves 0 zero stars for false advertisement/mis-advertisment.
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.
These sound very flat. The bass is good, but everything else just sounds flat. Many other reviews have stressed this, but I figured maybe they were just being picky. They were not. If you want to listen to anything other than bass heavy music, don't buy these. Also mine didn't come with the airplane adapter, unless they no longer ship with it.
Worth every penny, I really do not know if I need to spend the extra money on power protector like this one but I'm glad that I did, this console performs nicely with my home theater set. I know some people complaining about the LCD Control Panel light! Its not to bad, and for the switched you need to plug your wires to the console first before you power-up, I had the same thing first and then I did some reading and I found out that I need to plug (TV, DVR, ACR,.etc) first and then power the PureAV, this way it will calculate how much power you need.Overall, I'm happy with my choice.
I bought this and put it on my keychain since it has a keyring attached to the flash drive. I should have known the keyring was flimsy from the thin metal they provide. It fell off my keychain after a few weeks and I was never able to find it. I have read other reviews of this product being lost easily too. If you don't use it as a keychain you should be fine, but another negative is that this flashdrive adds software to your computer while many other brands do not. For these 2 reasons, I give this product 2 stars.
Like other reviewers here, I could care less about anything other than playing a movie. I got this because it can play any format I've put in it. CDR, CDRW, DVD, VCD, SVCD, MP3 - you name it, this thing plays it. We've had this one a few months, but other APEX machines we have are over a year old and still going strong. Picture quality is fine and we have one hooked up to a surround sound system on which it has performed flawlessly. The price is certainly right, too.
This is no good.... dont buy it.... it wont play some cd's for no reason at all, i bought the doors legacy the same time i got this and took it out and put it in here... it wont even play... this is crap, dont buy it and if u have it.. take it back.
this hdmi cable although cheap will get the job done. I have had it a couple months now and it has held up the high definition very well.
I picked these up to replace the front left/right satellite speakers that came with my Sony HT-7000DH surround sound system.These match the system and surround speakers/sub woofer exactly. It's like they are made to go with the system.Sound is fantastic, bold, bright, and best of all they work in conjunction with the original satellites -- thanks to Sony's foresight making the HT-7000DH use up to two sets of front left/right speakers at the same time.They are dramatic in look and sound, for the price you're not likely to get this much speaker in another "name brand". If you already have a Sony surround sound system that is fairly recent, these will work flawlessly.Perfect 10/10!
I purchased this replacement cord at the end of September, and by mid December, the wires at the base of the adapter were completely exposed and blew! It popped and smoked!The cord never even left my house and was on a table while plugged in, so no tugging or messing with it.This product is crap. Do not waste your money!
Lowrance shipped and is shipping them without the ability to read any Navionics cards. So when they sell the base model, it is almost useless and certainly not worth the price.
I bought these headphones about 4 months ago, and while the sound is good, the insulation around the wires suddenly started peeling off like so much silly putty. I won't be buying Sony headphones again.
ok, so people are griping a lot and worried apple is flopping and giving their customers the old one finger salute. I bought this, trying to be as open as possible, and this is what i found.The click wheel- Not as bad as some are saying. It is not perfect, but after an apple update or two it should be fine- Cover flow. Its true, it doesn't update fast enough; however, i don't care much for the concept and will probably never use it... I imagine most will be the same.-Battery life- Great!!! what more can you ask for?- Incompatibility with 3rd party accessories... ok, understand this gripe, but lets be honest, not all your computer accessories for the 90s fit this nice new HP you just bought. When you think about it, we should have expected this some time. granted i have less to gripe about than others since i haven't had an ipod since my gen 4 died 2 or 3 years ago, but if you search the net, I'm sure buying a new cable hear, or there wont kill you. Then there is the problem with games not transferring over. Its true, the games you bought for your gen 5 video wont work on the classic.... Its 5$... is it really that big of a deal? if i wanted cheap i would have gotten a zune, and if your really that concerned, maybe you should. I think a lot of the gripes we are seeing are a little overdone, and if you really think about it... look deep deep down inside of yourself, you will see it makes sense. lets look at the pros- 80 gigs at $250... it must be my birthday- that new brushed metal finish, mmm mmm mmm, it just feels nice. not fingerprints either.- regardless of what i have read on a few forums, all my cover art transfered in rather well (minus a few rare cds that i didn't expect to show up)- the amount of time it takes to charge is great!- its not made by Microsoft- itunes is the MOST intuitive way to handle mp3 tags that i have seen inside of a mp3 player client---consthe click wheel is a bit awkward at first when compared to previous generations BUT it is not as bad as others will make you thinkno case, but who cares, you can get em cheap off ebay---So if your like i was and are really worried about getting this because of all the bad reviews, dont worry... remember, no piece of technology is perfect in its first days, it takes a few updates to get it righ, and im sure Apple is working hard to perfect its product and continue to dominate the MP3 market (for good reason too)
I wanted this item to protect the mounting base from weather when my 596 wasn't mounted in place. The neoprene cover has a nice, snug fit (I kept it on while trailering my boat) and looks good too. I purchased it along with the UC3 Unit cover (another nice item!) from Amazon, who had the best prices and no S/H fees. I'm very pleased with both items.
All I can saw is WOW! The sound out of this box is incredible! I purchased this for our camping trips and am completely happy with it's performance. It also has a AUX connection in the back. Now I can setup my karaoke system (while camping) and still have awsum sound to go with it. If you know the words to your songs, you don't even need the karaoke system. Just plug in your microphone in the back of your JVC boom box and slap in your CD and sing your little heart away! Or...you can plug in your guitar and mic and sing that way, too. So, Cool!With the two connections in the back, I'm sure you could also do other things with this box, that I haven't even thought about.The only thing slightly negative about the box, is that it is very large. It does come with a shoulder stap or handles that are on each end of the box (in front of the speakers). It's definately not something you'd want to carry around on your shoulder....LOL (Like they did in the old days!)You won't regret the purchase!
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.
First of all, I'd give five stars for the performance when you are done with setting it up. But in my case CD Setup Wizard was useless, so for that I'm giving just four. Here is what happened. After inserting CD, the "Welcome" screen showed up with partially visible and clickable "Click Here" button. The following "Before you connect the router" screen (with such instructions and pictures) was the final one - there was nothing to click there. I even tried to change the resolution of my computer screen hoping that would show "missing" links; no luck. Manual setup, using the Web-based Utility, was the only option left. Then of course, following instructions from the CD (.pdf format), I had to connect everything together. Eventually, in the "Setup" tab under the "MAC Address Clone" section, I only needed to select "Enable" box, click the "Clone my PC's MAC Address" and "Save Settings" buttons before enjoying the WIRED connection to the Internet. If your computer has the internal wireless adapter installed, you are also ready to use the WIRELESS connection. In my case though, setting up the WIRELESS connection was another story, only because of the necessity of installing the "Wireless - G Notebook Adapter with SRX" in my laptop. The router accepted my settings just fine but introducing the adapter to the system had its own challanges (you can find out about it in my corresponding review, under the same title). After all I'm now fully enjoying a wide range of secure (WPA Pre-Shared Key), fast (108.0 Mbps within LAN) and strong (5 of 5 bars) wireless home network. Even my neighbour's network (54 Mbps with strenght 2 of 5 bars) shows up in the list of available wireless networks. Just as a reminder to some readers; this router does not improve or increase your current Internet access speed (it's still the same what your ISP is providing you with all limitations by the network traffic).Regarding the design, if you worry that the vertical positioning makes the router unstable and susceptible to falling, you have a choice of putting it down on its only flat side with the rubber pads and carefully reposition antennas.
I had another NetGear PowerLink kit (XE103) which brought ethernet from my router to the Roku box in my home theater set up. As noted in that review, I am very happy with the ease of use and reliability.I recently bought an Apple TV to add to the home theater and I needed another ethernet connection (could have used wireless, but I liked how it worked when connected to the NetGear box). I thought about installing a switch, but bought this unit because I guessed this would be plug-and-play and there would be two available ports for whatever comes next. Besides, I got a $20 discount because I was buying another NetGear kit for my daughter, so the all-in price wasn't much different than a switch.So I unplugged the old NetGear receiver box, plugged this guy in, and in 15 seconds I was done. Been working fine for a week now.So in case you're wondering: when I bought the first kit I bought an extra receiver... one of my computers runs on that while the Roku used the other. Now I have a total of three receivers running on the one transmitter box and all works well. Total cost of maybe $220 and I have ethernet at three locations, one of which has four outlets. Now that's cost-effective compared to stringing cables, and it has been very reliable with really good through-put. When I'm sitting in one place with my laptop, I can plug into the nearest outlet with one of the receivers and there's a noticeable bump up in speed using ethernet vs. my "n" speed wireless connection.I'm happy.
I just recieved my case and it has exceeded all of my expectations. It is very large and makes it easy to organize all of my dvds for work. It seems to be very durable and looks good also. This is my first case of this brand and for $25 I got a better case than my $60 album. Now I know who to order from in the future.
Came packed well in bubble wrap and earlier than expected. As an added bonus there was an additional receiver included.
This is a fine product for the price. The clamps are a little flimsy but nothing I can't live with or, I'll change them. The unit performs exactly as I expected. If you are looking for a heavy duty unit, more on the commercial order, you will need to step up to Schumacher's top of the line offerings. Of course, you will pay substantially more. Again, this is a fine unit for the price.
I've had 5.1 for years, and I've gotten sick of speaker wire and walking around surround speakers and genuinely I'm just not very impressed by positional audio.So I decided to cut clean, recently. At first I was going to go headphones and TV speakers and I probably would have but if you don't have a powered jack for headphones on your TV (and most don't) then you need an amp... and amps for headphones are wildly overpriced.So I went looking for a receiver to power my two, old tower speakers I didn't want to just toss and couldn't sell. Found this for ~80 bucks, same price as a headphone amp.So with it I get a nice 2.0/2.1 speaker amp and a headphone amp to solve all my problems. It took my AGES to find this thing too, it is so absurdly difficult to find a simple stereo amp. They either want to charge you for a 5.1 system that most people just don't want or even then the few stereo amps there are are insane in price, like some of the barebones HK ones selling for 300-400... absurd to someone like me.
Although this is a sleek camera full of 'extras', I couldn't get past the white spots that appeared when using the flash. For me, it was happening on well over 50% of all photos taken with the flash, which is a deal-breaker. The white spots are so bad on most of the pictures that I am not even able to clean them up using Photoshop. I'm really disappointed, because I loved many features the camera came with.
This device is fantastic. Just as it's description says it can charge and power any mobile device that can use USB as a power source. I've used it with my iPod, PSP, Nintendo DS, and even my GPS and it works beautifully.Before I got it, I was expecting something larger and heavier that didn't hold it's charge as well as this does. I should have known better. All of the APC products that I use at home and at work are great and this is no exception to that rule. It easily fits into a pants pocket or a small bag that you might use to carry your other devices.What has impressed me the most is how well it can hold it's charge when it's not in use. Other portable batteries I have tried usually get pretty drained rather quickly when sitting on a shelf or being carried around. I've gone weeks without using this and it still had a full charge when I needed it. That was a life saver. We were lost in another state and the battery in my GPS was almost dead. The UPB10 got us home with power to spare.I haven't been able to test how much time it can add to my various devices, because it lasts longer than I have needed it so far. On a weekend it looks like I got an additional four hours on the PSP. I could have gone longer, but I ran out of time to use it. That was while using it when watching a movie on the memory stick and playing a game from a UMD disc. I was also using my GRADO headphones at a good volume level.I have noticed that some people have commented that the PSP can't be charged from a USB cable. This is only true if you don't have the right kind of cable. There are several manufacturers that make a USB cable with an extra wire that plugs into the power port on a PSP. MadCatz even makes a retractable one that I use because it makes everything even more portable. There is also a similar cable for the Nintendo DS, which otherwise couldn't be powered by USB.The UPB10 may seem a bit pricey at first, but with it's versatility and performance, to me it was worth every penny.
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 was downloading video from my camera about fifteen minutes after I opened the TRENDnet package. Thanks to the vendor for providing excellent quality at a great price.
I have used lots of different power strips, and this one is easily my favorite. It is simple, engineered splendidly, and has a nice long cord so you can get it anywhere you need to. I'm slowly moving all of my strips to these.
It didn't work on my computer, but it works on my aunt computer. I was going to send it back to amazon, I decided to sell it to my aunt since it looks very nice.
Porta Pro - Koss portable, active headphones. Lightweight headphones perfect for on the go lifestyles and travel. The koss pp headphone is the best for the price.
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.
My prior review of this player was not good, however, Amazon.com quickly sent a new one which was easy to hookup and use. The picture is amazing (using S-Video connector) and there haven't been any problems playing discs.Norcet technical support was very responsive when contacted about problems with the first unit we received that wouldn't 'load' DVD's.I now can recommend this player without hesitation and the price cannot be beaten.
I am normally not an ipod basher. I upgraded to this model from my 5G 60gb because I needed more space in my portable music player for all my media. However, the ipod's laggy menus, spinning hard drive that eats up battery juice at a moment's notice, the fact that the cover flow is annoyingly moody all contribute to a not so good device. Also, the sound quality has decreased dramatically. Hopefully a firmware update can help out. Maybe I just need a new sound system in my car.All my previous ipods have been "get up and go", but this one I constantly have to stop and make sure the hard drive's stopped spinning, the music is definitely off, etc. Annoying for someone like me who is always on the go.Also disappointed that my car chargers are no longer working on my ipod. I knew Apple stopped 3rd party devices so they could make more money, but this is ridiculous. This combined with the quick eating of the battery due to the spinning hard drive and the classic will not be traveling on any of my road trips.This ipod might end up going back, but I will continue to give it more chances. We need the newest update to 1.0.3. Hopefully Apple will have learned from their horrendous mistakes.
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.
On decembre 2003 I did buy this and now I doesnt work anymore.In Lexar web site there is nothing about how to return it.
It may seem like a lot of money for a glorified power strip, but when you consider you spent a few thousand dollars on your home theater, a couple of hundred to protect it is well worth it. The M4300-PM provides clean power to your components and shields them from power spikes and unsafe line conditions.Keep in mind this unit costs twice as much at other sites because from those sites it's covered by Panamax's lifetime equipment warranty. They will not honor the warranty ($5,000,000 lifetime) if you buy it from Amazon. That said, any company willing to offer a $5,000,000 warranty must make a pretty solid product. So even though you're not covered by the warranty, you know your equipment is in good hands with Panamax.
I bought these headphones because I had used three or four pairs over the last couple of months that I just found lying around, or that came with an mp3 player I bought, or whatever, and I wanted something of a better quality, because I had broken all of them. Well, I was hoping for something with a thicker wire. These might break as well. I also do not like that they tangle pretty easily, but not too severely. That's not a major issue. The sound canceling, as far as I am concerned, is quite good. I have never used any other sound canceling headphones, but I was surprised at how these made the outside world quieter (which isn't always good, in my opinion... I can't tell what's going on around me). The sound quality is also quite good, as far as I am concerned.Here is why it didn't get 5 stars:The cord is a little thin. I am afraid it may get a short.I hate the headphones that have the cord to one ear longer than the other. It has become popular so I guess a lot of people like it. I hate it. These headphones do that.They tangle pretty easily, but it's not a huge hassle.Overall, they are quite good headphones and I am happy having paid 10 dollars for them.
I love music and try to have something playing all the time. I have three iPods and my only gripe is that I have to use headphones. I HATE ear buds. I thought the speakers would be tinny but they are really more than adequate to enjoy tunes. I place it on my desk at work and it plays all day. Great battery life. As an earlier post noted - one minus is that there is not a separate a/c recharger. I am tempted to use my Shuffle recharger that has the USB receptacle . . . maybe not - with my luck the thing will fry.
This product did exactly what we needed and provided the data that we needed. Be prepared to click around a lot. Options are not as obvious as other GPS units, but the satellite view while streaming data to the computer were exactly the features we needed.
Quality wise, DAT's are unparalleled. It samples at up to 48Khz, which beats even CDs. However, it uses tapes which, although are digital, are growing obsolete and have wear-and-tear. In addition, these tapes, since no longer supported by Sony or any major companies, are getting harder to find even on eBay.Granted that, if you want to record concerts, this will produce the best quality results, slaughtering that of the MiniDisk (which uses compression).
Well where can I start the Zune is amazing. 30 gb for a 100 bucks you cant beat that, the software is easy to install and run, the updated firmware is outstanding way better then the ipod, Im currently serving in Iraq and this Zune is great to listen to while working out and downtime when on missions. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a great media player for the price.
a first class professional camera.produces incredible image quality.built to last for many years.even in 2011 still shames most of the newer model crop sensor cameras produced today,including the 60d,and d7000.looks like,and performs like,a professional model product.
Lightning got my last Router.... thank goodness. This router is much faster than my last and better range.
This is a pretty slick little projector. Very easy to use and the display is very clean and crisp. I don't project it on the wall because I don't have a screen, but I don't really need too because the flip up screen displays the photos very nicely. Worth the money for sure.
I'm the one who wrote a review on christmas, I'm back with an update.I decided to test a few new things on it. I set the player at the end of a hallway at my college, and attempted to use the remote... I'll be darned, the thing worked from 40 feet away!I popped in a cd+g (karaoke) cd.. Played it.I am (as i type this) encoding episodes of my favorite show, Hikaru no Go, at a rate of 1300kbps mpeg2 with cq_vbr of 47, audio @ 32khz, 160kbps, stereo. Yes, I already told you this thing doesn't care about &quot;standard compliance&quot;.I found it's first no-no a few days ago.. It does not play mpeg videos with mp3 audio.. Don't blame it though, Windows Media Player still has issues with that type of video.I am giving this puppy the 5 it really deserves. There are so many undocumented features in this lil powerhouse, you just need to go and get one, it will not be regretted.Tuesday, a very bad thing happened.. It was dropped for the first time ever.. Picked it up, and the darn thing was still playing!As for the disc mechinism issue some people have been having, thats what a warranty is for. I am happy to report that this puppy doesn't and hasn't had that issue yet.Display is still very beautiful on it.After these 3 months that I have had it, the casing is starting to wear on it, but this is due to me keeping it in my pocket (yes, it fits). I walk back and forth a long ways a few times a week, and this thing is perfectly happy being in my pocket, and the remote even works while in my pocket too.I already wrote a review here, but after seeing my all-time favorite device getting poor reviews, these reviews are very different from what I have experienced. If you can, buy one. If it breaks, get a refund. It's that easy. I have owned a lot of portable electronic devices, but this is by far my favorite.This little puppy earned me some cash too. I rented it out to friends of my relatives when they went to vegas, got $30 for one week rental. If it would have broken, and gotten reimbursed for the device, guess what.. I'd buy the exact same one again.I am still finding out new things about this little powerhouse. I wasn't ever expecting this thing to be able to do so much. VCD, SVCD, XVCD, MPEG burned onto a regular ISO, it generates its own menu! If it ends in .mpg and is a video, there is a 99% chance this DVD player can play it from the CD, no need to even waste time making a VCD, i just burn all my videos onto a CD as an ISO now, it's a real time saver.Seriously, go check out the review I submitted on Xmas. It will give you a much better review than the one I just left here. This is just an update really..
Now I know how an owl sees in the dark! :) This camera has excellent night vision, but it has to be placed outdoors at night because window glass will reflect the light back to the camera and obscures its view. That is about the only bad thing about LED cameras. Exposure accuracy and day vision are also good, as is resolution. Other reviewers have complaints about the mounting bracket. I have the same experience. The main problem is that the 2 screws that attach the camera and the base of the bracket to the arms of the bracket. They tend to come loose. After I tightened these two screws and then secure them with silicone rubber, the camera is actually usable again. Before I did that, the camera will simply flop about, unable to stay in one position, partly because the camera is too heavy for the bracket and partly because of the loose screws problem I mentioned. A sturdier, better bracket is needed. The camera also does not fit the illustration in the manual, so I have not figured out how to change the lens with the wide angle one supplied with the camera yet. I did not want to experiment for fear of breaking something. Other than these 2 problems, this is a very good, high resolution camera that can see farther than 60 ft at night. It is rare that a manufacturer underrates the capabilities of its product, but this one can definitely see farther than is advertised.
I ordered the HP Officejet 5610 all-in-one printer. What I recieved was an HP Officejet 5750. Not what I ordered. Need I say more?
Same as the others. My guarrantee expired on january 12, after 1 year of purchasing, and bingo... by february 8 I kept on having blue screens and constant shut downs. They told me it was a motherboard problem, and That I needed to buy a new one. No way I am spending that money and giving it to them again. I rather get a new pc from another company. Tech support was pretty attentive I'd say, but half the time they knew what they were talking about. I am bringing my complaint, together with this webpage, as a proof, to the BBB.
Bottom line is it gives you a lot of false alarms all the time. Do not believe the advertised claims. It is not better than a $99 cheapo so save your money. It throw off K band warning at stop lights for heaven's sake while you are sitting at the light. What a piece of junk!
I've had this monitor for something like 4 years now, and it has never once disappointed me. I will grant that I am not a graphics professional but I do a great deal of graphics-intensive gaming on my system and the monitor has always outperformed my friends' and colleagues' monitors, both in terms of resolution/pixel size, and refresh rate.It's never had any failures, the color has never gone out of whack, never had to have it serviced, etc... the interface for controlling all the settings (which has to be fiddled with a bit to get the monitor in the perfect viewing nirvana) are difficult to use at first, but don't take too long for a determined novice to learn.An extremely solid monitor at an awesome, competitive price.
I have a DVD player, size of screen is good, it is heavy for traveling, now the battery is dead and there is not way to get a new one. I lost the remote control and same, there is not way to get a new one. If someone knows who sell this battery please email me
I purchased this drive in March of 2005. It just failed as the above users drives failed (March 2006). However, this has a happy ending and my fingers are still crossed. It was still under warrenty so i went to the Seagate site and to my amazement I was able to pay 24.95USD and they preshipped me a replacement in two days with a Call tag. I was able to salvage my old files and slowly copy them to the NEW 400 gig replacement! 100 extra gigs. Its a totally new model too. So I have my fingers crossed.. I am shipping the old one back today! YEAH!! So try this.. You can see if your drive is under warranty online at Seagate.com and start the RMA process right away. Good Luck..
I've used it a few times in the house. It's ridiculously large to be using inside but it was fun. I bought it more for the purpose of watching movies in the back yard and taking to the desert. Haven't figured out how I'll hold it up in the yard but will probably rig something up to attach it to the trailer when at the desert. Inside I actually used tie-downs, hooking to the ends of the screen and the backside of the entertainment center (which it's bigger than, but the center is still heavy enough to hold it). I've been very careful about moving and rolling the screen back up and so far it feels fine. It's pretty heavy so dropping it would probably cause it to break some mechanism inside. The screen itself looks really good and the black borders are very nice. It rolls up easy just keep it slow and smooth. I'll probably update on the desert and backyard setups when the time comes. I bought this on another site but only because availability on Amazon at time of purchase was going to take a bit longer. Price was about the same and nowhere else had it close to that, and Amazon has always been the most reliable seller to me so I highly recommend purchasing from here. I shopped around a lot of other screens (and different types of screens like blowups, etc) and for the size this is the best deal out there.
Great little TV. Everything was just as advertised. Instructions were clear and to the point. Set-up was a snap. I got this TV for power outages and we haven't had one since it came but I'm ready.
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...
This antenna worked perfectly for me for exactly 30 days. At that point, I kept getting "Antenna Not Detected" messages on every receiver I tried. When I examined the plug that connects to the receiver, I noticed that a tiny cylinder of metal inside the plug had fallen out. It's gone, now, and without that piece to make contact, the antenna is useless.Be VERY careful when connecting or disconnecting this antenna from a receiver, as this piece is VERY easy to break, and you will be left with a useless piece of equipment.While it WAS functioning, however, it performed its job quite nicely.
I have owned these speakers for about 2 years now. They work the same as when I bought them. They are a great product.
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.
This was the best of 3 mikes I tried : great pick-up , clarity , and ease of installation. I use for video conferencing on both Skype and Windows Live, as well as my company's site-to-site proprietary system. No problems.Very lightweight, but base is 3"x3" and mike stands up 6" high if near vertical position. USB cord is about 7' long. Has green neon lighted on/off switch.
I have owned HP all-in-one products for years and years. This ink eater wont even let you finish using the ink in the cartridges! I take a cartridge out and shake it only to find there is still a noise of a solution (ink) left in it BUT the software says you are out of ink, only use HP ink (very expensive) and you cannot refil because a software setting. If you don't replace the "empty" ink cartridge, then the printer will shut down on you and be rendered inoperable...The software actually tells you that in a message on your screen. Makes you feel so glad you bought the horrible thing. Purchasing this printer is nothing more that supporting a recurring expensive cost of ink. I HATE MINE and will sell it real cheap but not to anyone I know...I'll never buy HP again!!! Jerks!
This little device is the most sold out product in every store in the Silicon Valley. Without it you cannot sync your new Palm to Windows NT.NT is fairly happy with it, aside from the SLOW sync rate which makes sync happy web clippings crawl, but it does its job to the best of its ability.
Picture of Product on WEB Page shows two 27 Black cartridges and one tricolor cartridge but eventually the product description does say it is only one each. I feel like the discrepancey cost me the price of one cartridge.
It came in a pack of two. But was I disappointed when one of the can was completely empty and the top was cracked. GRRRRRRR!!!!!! The other can works all right I guess. Nothing amazing.
My Bose Around-Ear Headphones finally broke last week, so I needed a new pair because the Sennheiser HD202's I have as backup are uncomfortable as heck for me. A bunch of people online told me to get Koss Portapros, so I did.Now, I am a bit of an audiophile who listens to quite unusual music for, uh, the standards of most other reviewers here at least. I enjoy the most extreme electronic music from all over the world, so I look for good, unmuffled sound quality and deep bass to enjoy music that would sound like eardrum-destroying noise to others. That said, I'd say these were an odd choice for me.My first impressions were that 1) they look awesome and 2) it took me a few seconds to figure out how to adjust the headband correctly. That was quickly surmounted, however, and when I started listening, I was pleased by the bass response...for the most part. Honestly, they have about as much bass as the Sennheiser HD202s, which isn't particularly a wonderful thing. Taken that I was originally going to buy Sony XB headphones, that is to be expected I suppose. Also, I've noticed that some of the sound is a little muffled unless turned up a little higher than I'd like (my music is already kind of killing my hearing at normal volumes...I don't want to know what it'll do at high volumes), but for the most part it's fine...it's just that some songs at regular volume (like, for example, a Japanese hard trance song I'm listening to right now) kind of make me want to pop my ears now and then because there isn't enough bass for my liking.I will say this: they are quite comfortable and very light. That was my main concern. Comfort is a very important quality to me, seeing that it's very easy for my ears to become painful after a while with most on-ear headphones. The time-tested design of the Portapros definitely shines here. I just tried to take them off and put them back on quickly, though, and I had a bit of trouble and my hair snagged in the metal band for a second. I guess it takes practice.So...if you are looking for really good value, get these. If you think they're better than headphones twice or triple the price...well...maybe, but I wouldn't say these are the best headphones I've ever used. Regardless, it should be fine for most people.EDIT: Now that I've been listening to them for a good hour, I can say that the audio quality is NOT what everybody is making it out to be. I was passing it off as "ah it's just the song" at first, but honestly, most songs I've been listening to are tinny and some even have random unexplained high-pitched buzzing noises in them. Is it just because these things can't handle Swedish lolicore? I don't know...still, I think that's just my super-high expectations being shattered as usual.
Bought the Panasonic 50" = 9th Generation Plasma on June 23rd, and Boy was I Happy to make the Best investment in any tv I have bought. Chose the Plasma over the LCD because of brightness and could have been any happier. The thing is a work of art. I am 53 and the TV should last for at least 28 years. I will be 81 before I need another. Easy to set up but requires an extra Person or two. I was lucky to have to friend over that day. My only regret is that I didnt purchase this unit in April so that I could watch my Spurs win their 4th Title but the Dallas Cowboys should be up and running in 6 weeks. Bought it from TigerDiret in Florida through Amazon and Saved 900.00. Thanks Amazon.
I would agree with the other review. The indoor/low light quality of the video is unacceptable. I will be returning the camcorder today to purchase another.
It is very handy when it comes to resolving temperature issues, i'm glad i bought it.
It's a great gateway. Motorola customer Service helped to configure the gateway. I had to call my cable company so they can configure their system to see my gateway
You have to watch out this product. It did not work because it was from a different region. I purchase mine locally.
I love, love, love this printer. I have had a spate of bad luck in printer choices over the years. So, I decided to refer to Consumer Reports for its recommendations. Boy, I am glad that I did.This printer has proved to be flawless. It prints photographs beautifully either via its software or by sticking in the card into the printer itself. The quality of the photographs is quite good (not exactly 100% store quality, but quite close), and it improves if you use good quality paper.It scans easily and the resulting document is of good quality. The software that comes with the printer is quite easy to use and is easily compatible with my Mac. If that's the case, then I would imagine that it's even more compatible with PCs, as Mac compatibility usually is not high on the list of manufacturers.The printing speed and quality of just plain black and white documents is exceptional. While not rising to the quality or speed of an office level laser printer, it comes quite close and offers a lot of features that an office laser jet doesn't.The paper doesn't jam easily (like I think it does on some many other printers), and the printer is easy to set up and use.What's especially teriffic is, unlike some other brands that will remain unmentioned, this printer will still print even if certain cartridges (e.g., colour cartridges for a b&w; print job) are empty.I would recommend this printer without hestiation. Great value for the money. Great print product. Great Mac compatibility. Great features.
When I lived in Sweden, about 50% of the population had these headphones. They were extremely popular. Now I know why!The sound quality on these things is amazing, comparable to $50+ headphones. The only headphones I have listened to so far that have better sound quality are some more expensive Sennheiser headsets. The bass is really booming, and there is crisp treble and pretty nice midrange.They are extremely portable too. I can fit them in the pockets of my shorts when folded up.Pretty durable cable too, and it doesn't twist.I highly recommend these!
I've been through quite a few transmitter over the past few years, and this is hands down the best I've had. It's easily able to over-take most radio stations I tune to, and you can't beat the cost. Best bang for the buck!
For under $6, these headphones are fantastic. Perfect for sitting at home or at school and listening to music. Do a great job blocking out the sounds around me.On the other hand, they're not great for jogging. They have a tendency to fall out of your ears while you're running and it's kind of a pain to keep having to put them back in. Hopefully it's just me!All around, I would definitely recommend these for anyone looking to use these in a stationary position.
My son was very pleased, excellent quality and the sound clearity is outstanding. I will definitely recommend these to other people
I looked and looked and bought one and sent it back. The other manufacturesshould use Pacific as a measuring tool to see how far they need to go!!
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.
The 4 Port Slim USB 2.0 Hub is a very compact and portable USB 2 hub. I was able to easily plug in the device and attach my printer, headset, and mouse, which all worked fine without using the AC adaptor. The design works nicely, with 2 ports on either side which makes plugging everything in easier. Matching these characteristics to an affordable price, I am very satisfied with this product.
Although a decent set of rechargeable batteries goes very far with the S3 IS, the intervolometer or firmware mod+script won't get you more than a few hours of HDRI interval shots. The adapter lets you take shots until you run out of space on your card or computer. In my case, I used an inverter and 12v battery to fill a 2gig card over a two-week period. The sealed camera box worked flawlessly and I'm hoping to create a two-hour HDMI film of the transition to fall along a countryside riverbank in the Pacific Northwest.This wouldn't be possible without the AC adapter.
I defenitely do not recommend this dialer. Even though it has a quality passed sticker, the unit had a broken solder at the base of the antenna and did not record nothing but noise. I doubt vey much it was tested.A look at the circuit board showed a lot of cold solders which is totally unacceptable for a consumer product like this and I would guess is the source of the problems that everyone reports with the unit.
this is the perfect mp3 for a person who has to have songs to go in a hurry! it will upload about 950 songs in 2 minutes incredibly fast and worth my money i used my money wisely
I can only compare to the thermal compound that comes with the Cooler Master 212 Hyper.UseBelkin Anti-Static Wrist Band with Adjustable Groundingfor static protection. Apply grain size dot on processor and used inside of zip-lock plastic bag to smooth out to cover processor evenly, apply more depending on spread. It's better the start out with less then add as needed. End of story.First I have an Ivy league MOB and processor (Asrock Z77, Intel i7 3770) so your temps may very. I also have the Storm Enforcer case with a top fan. I downloaded Core Temp from alpcu(dot)com so I could see my 4 cores on my system tray (bottom of screen). Before switch my CPU had 27,30,30,34-37C running mediaplayer radio, surfing the web, and editing with Photoshop. Yes idle doesn't tell you anything.Switched to Arctic Silver. Dropped 5C, was running at 25-27,28-30,26-29,28-30.While rewriting this review I've kept Adobe Flash with a lot of symbels and animation on repeat, and running Media player radio with speakers at half volume. Numbers areCore 0 24-39, Max 48 Min 24Core 1 38-42, Max 51 Min 25Core 2 38-44, Max 50 Min 24Core 3 37-50 Max 48 Min 27.Since I didn't run flash constantly on in my last test can't compare accurately. Yes I suck at statistics, but passed the class.Load on CPUCore 0 15%-20%Core 1 41%Core 2 16%Core 3 19%I still stay under 50C/122F and still have 60C between temps and TjMax. My hand is warmer than the air blowing out of my computer. My animated Santa that use to fly across the screen has slowed down but not crawling. I still am only using the i7 for a GPU and haven't gotten a graphics card yet. Flash has been on for about 30 min. Turned it off and my temps went back to 27,29,28,30 in 30 seconds. Still have on my radio. Opening the door to the Storm Enforcer drops temps an additional 1 degree.I would recommend this product.My set up:AsRock Z77 Extreme4 MOBIntel Core i7-3770 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I7377016GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Ares Series Low Profile (9-9-9) Quad Channel kitCooler Master Computer Case Cooling R4-LUS-07AR-GP (Red)Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1Corsair Professional Series Gold 750-Watt 80 Plus Gold Certified High-Performance Power Supply - CMPSU-750AXWestern Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop Hard Drive Bulk/OEM - WD1002FAEXAsus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/USB PortCooler Master Storm Enforcer USB 3.0 Mid Tower ATX Case with Window and Black Interior (SGC-1000-KWN1)
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!
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.
I looked for about 2 months before deciding on this. I LOVE how sharp the picture is. I got a different frame as a gift and was disappointed in the picture and quality. I love this frame! This was a very well received gift as well. My dad loved it!
Of course Grundig was a reason I considered this radio, and quality seems inherent. A surprising bonus was the ability to operate from D or AA cells. Smart.
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.
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 sing with a Sweet Adeline chorus and record rehearsals, as well as sing into my recorder for qualification. This is so much easier to carry than my old tape recorder. I just started using it so I'm anxious to learn all the added features I have at my fingertips.
I bought this for its small size. I have mounted it to my floor standing lamp indoor. Although I have built the 4 bay coat hanger youtube antenna myself, the lack of reflector and the lack of workmanship was causing lot of multipath issue. This antenna is worry free, I get 100% signals and get 33 channels in NY Metro area. This is highly recommended. Also as other have pointed out the plastic hosuing which keeps the balun in place broke on the first day. I used some cello tapes to secure it.
Bought Photosmart 1100 three months ago. Loved it till it thought my color cartridge was bad. Now printer will not recognize any new cartridge. Seems there's a hardware bug that the printer will not reset a flag that indicates failed color cartridge. I've bought 2 new color cartridges and a new black cartridge. Called HP &amp; they had me clean cartridge 3 times, power cycle, and even sent new cartridges. Analyst at HP very nice, thought... still the display flashes &quot;Color Cartridge Failed&quot; and &quot;Replace Color Cartridge&quot;. Won't even print B&amp;W. Dumb thing...
Not a reliable product, ear cushion just fell off, wow, poor product. I had heard sound was nice, and it was for a short moment
i've had this about a week, it works great unless i have too many programs open at the same time. i use emule, bitcomet, and about 4 chat programs and i guess that overloads it & it disconnects.. my old wired-modem NEVER disconnected.. heck even dialup didnt do this.. im very disappointed i was looking forward to getting that 100-foot network cable out of my floor, but i think i might have to drag it back out.**update**not sure why but its worked fine the last couple of years. amazon wont let me change the rating or i'd give it 5 stars now
It looks great... was very happy for 1st week... after that it stoped working... :(
I've been using these headphones now for about a month and they are awesome! The sound quality is great, the comfort is great. As long as you can get passed the unique look of the headphones then you're in for a great treat.They feel very sturdy and feel great. Everyone I lend the headphones to is amazed by the sound quality, and then ever more amazed at the price I paid. For the price these are hands down the best set of headphones I have ever owned.These are "porta pros" which would entail portability, but they are still quite substantial even when folded up.Over all they are a great buy and an even greater set of headphones.Oh yeah, they have a lifetime warranty. Not too shabby.
I have tried this in two vehicles with a Garmin Streetpilot i5. It works perfectly, does not move around, even during emergency braking.
I read the reviews before and bought the Sony adapter and they were right. This works GREAT!
...that you wouldn't need a device like the Easy Hang-Up. But there are loopholes in the no-call law. They can still call you for:- non-sales calls (surveys, etc)- religious calls- political calls(and here's the kicker)- any company with whom you've done business in the past 6 months.My mortgage company is incessantly calling me offering me new great mortgage products, ranging from mortgage life insurance to home warranties. I've tried to find a way to opt-out of those calls, but somehow it's conveniently missing from their website and customer service lines.The Easy Hang-Up solves those problems. It's not likely that I'll be removed from any lists, but I can at least get off of the phone without having to sit through the torturous schtick that the guy has to go through, including the dissertations that they read after you've said no the first and second times. I tell my kids that no means no; why don't telemarketers listen?It's so easy. When they start talking, push the button and hang up. It does all the work for you. Genius.
My son-in-law is just getting into astrology and the moon, as they just moved to a condo on the 38th floor. He is super excited to try this out.;
I resisted a Palm Pilot for a long time, because I always had bad luck with paper organizers. They were too big to carry with me, I was forever running out of refills, I never had a pen when I needed one, etc. However, the m100 has been great for me and the price was right. I have my important numbers, love the task list, and have been able to plan work meetings through 2002 (which I never did with a regular planner). If you don't want or need all the bells and whistles of the higher-end Palms, I really recommend this as a starting point.
When you recieve your order check the bottom of the battery to see the tiny sticker that says "refurbished" - nothing in the item description says anything about the item being refurbished - I feel deceived
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.
Well, it's not good for video, it's slower than sd cards, harder to use with computer. It's too bad that the Olympus SW series only uses this. It works fine for a while, but it will have card errors. I was really upset when it forced me to format it and have all the pictures I wanted to be erased... It's good for Olympus because it's the only one there. But, the solution is to format it regularly, which I don't like to do.
These speakers are amazing. We used them at my church to watch a movie with a projector and they produced amazing sound for their size. They are definitely worth the money. Amazing sub volume!
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 gave these a try and they are pretty good. They are wider than the normal zip ties which can be tricky in tight spots but they seemed to work well where they would fit. I wish they sold packets of various lengths.
This is an inexpensive product that does exactly what it's advertised to do- what else is there to say?
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.
This is a well made cable, nice thick jacket, and good connectors. I have never had a problem with the connection of this cable. I am pretty rough on my cables, but after months it is still working fine w/ no problems. 10 feet, well built cable, at this price...I would buy another without a doubt.
I looked everywhere for a laptop backpack that woud fit my monster Dell Inspiron widescreen. This pack accomodates with room to spare, and has plenty of space for other items. Don't expect to fit a large number of textbooks in here with your PC though, as you will be disappointed. However, I routinely carry my laptop, accessories, several folders and a large Cisco Press book (about 3"thick) without problems. I like the removable zipper bags (it comes with two). I can only use one of them, however, because it's pretty difficult to fit both in when a large book is also in the bag. Overall I am very satisfied with this pack, as the construction quality is exellent. Also it is very comfortable to wear. Buy this.
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.
Not much to say. Seller shipped in reasonable time and product is as advertised and useful. Not much exciting, but good product and response in shipping.
I actually have the Protron 32" LCD TV which I purchased from QVC.com. I must admit I shouldn't have jumped on the LCD wagon so soon, because this version does not have the HDMI port and actually took some muscle to disconnect it from its stand. I've had this unit now for 2 years, and compared to other LCD models, the resolution is not so great, many of days I've spent trying to adjust the color/resolution but to no avail. Plus it irritates me that while channel surfing it takes several seconds before the picture actually appears.
It works as it should. I've had no problem getting it to work under Windows. I don't use it much anymore but it's nice to have around.
Similar to other reviews. Loud clicking then dead. 11 months old. Wow. Definitely stay away from this product. If it were a car there would be a mass re-call.
This is a great set. I almost bought it from Amazon until I noticed that they want to charge you $120 for shipping. Are you kidding me? There are quite a few other reputable online retailers that have this set for the same price and don't gouge you for shipping(&lt; $30). Sorry Amazon, you're not getting my business for this purchase.
I bought this camcorder 4 months after the sound on my other one stopped working and I was impressed. The optical zoom is good at 20x and the digital zoom (which is completely pointless) is 990x. The second thing I noticed is that the LCD screen moved to more places and that there was 2 record buttons. One was on the LCD screen, the other was next to the off button. The viewfinder can also move to different places but is still in Black and white. Another feature that this camcorder has is Nightshot Plus. This feature allows you to record at night with a brighter picture than with a flashlight or lamp. There are also many DSEs or Digital Special Effects that you can play with in recording or editing. They are:Sepia: adds a brown old tone to the screenBlack and White: the way films used to beNegative Art: reverses the colors in the picturePastel: makes the picture look colored in with a pastel crayonSolarize: makes the picture out of basic colorsMosaic: the picture - made out of squaresSlim: stretches the picture verticallyStretch: a lot like widescreenWhen filming out or indoors there are different Program AEs you can use when the light in the picture changes. If you dont like switching them, you can set them to AUTO. The PAEs are:SportsSpotlightPortraitBeach/SkiSunsetMoonLandscapeIf you want to buy this camcorder because it has great battery life, don't. It doesn't have a great battery life but it is still a great camcorder.
Compact, and very good. It's the fourth USB hub I've owned and easily the best. It handles mixed USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 well. And it hasn't had the problems of dropped connections that some others have. I haven't needed to use the power supply, but its a nice small one that doesn't block outlets on a power strip.
On the merits of hardware alone, the Shuffle would be a mediocre MP3 player at best. What makes it stand apart from it's competition is:1) The usability of the device. No training necessary, no manual required. Press a button and go.2) Seamless integration with iTunes. Creating Smart Playlists is a snap, synching the Shuffle using a Playlist or manually is effortless.One can argue endlessly about Apples marketing and manufacturing brulliance / stupidity, but one thing is certain; Apple knows how to create simple, usable products. They have a User-Centered Design group that was in place before anyone knew what UCD was, and it shows in the products that they make (disclaimer here: I'm no Apple fanboy; I'm a veteran of the Apple / Commodore wars).If you already have a HD-based iPod, the Shuffle is a natural extension for you, either as a hardened device for workouts, or, like I did, as a gift for your spouse, kids.If you're new to the world of MP3's, I'd recommend the Shuffle as a cheap introduction that you'll surely find simple to use and easy to update with songs from iTunes.Side note: If you do buy one and have lots (and I mean lots) of Hard Drive space, then encode your current CD's using Apple Lossless. The Shuffle will automatically down-convert to 128bit AAC files when transferring. The Lossless format is truely Lossless, and you'll save having to re-encode the disks later when we're all carrying around Terrabyte players (Moore's Law will probably put us there around 2010.)Side note 2: Shuffle doesn't HAVE TO shuffle songs; you can play them back sequentially. This makes it a brilliant device for playing back books. Great for adults or for keeping kids quiet on those long car rides.
mine started having probs within the warranty(like 2 months or so). i called for a rma and the dude said it was on the way. a month or 2 went by and i got nothing. the warranty was up now. when i called they denied that i ever even called. they wouldnt help me at all. the machine didnt work at all at this point. they basically were calling me a liar. horrible pr. so i tried to fix it myself. took it apart. and found a stupid battery design. its a frickin bag battery??? i live in the mountains. and what happens to bags at high altitudes? they expand. this battery bag did just that. and broke the machine. i called the company the first time cuz i saw cracks on the outside and had never ever came close to dropping it. 700 bucks is not gonna be thrown around by me. so i called back and told them what i found and they still said i never called them before the warranty and this is BS. they would not budge even though it was a design flaw. thanx archos for stealing 700 dollars from me. ive heard other bad things about their return policy. HORRIBLE COMPANY!!!
Bought this to record clips from our band's rehearsals; no intention to do anything very hi-fi, just to get an idea on what's happening there. And this toy does the trick - it's good enough quality, works with a single press of the button, iPod recognizes it automatically and opens the recording application, no need for batteries or setup acrobatics... so couldn't be much easier.IPod creates your recordings as .wav files which you can then convert to mp3 in your computer. Only thing that I would have liked was that the recording would be straight in mp3, to make it even more simple. .wav is an unnecessarily big format for this purpose and quality isn't that great anyhow with this sort of equipment, so no need really ...
I have a Magellan SportTrak GPS unit (no longer supported by Magellan) that uses a serial cable to communicate with a PC for loading maps and tracks. I want to be able to perform these functions on a PC with no serial ports, so I bought this TRENDnet TU-59 cable. On a Windows XP PC, the PC automatically found and installed the cable's driver. The PC connected to the GPS via COM4 and communicated with the GPS unit perfectly through the PC's USB port. I also tried this linkage on a Windows 7 64-bit PC. The Windows 7 PC also found the cable's driver and installed it automatically. The problem I ran into is that Magellan doesn't have any Windows 7 drivers for this discontinued GPS unit, but that's not the fault of the cable. So, the cable works great on the latest PCs, but make sure the manufacturer of your serial device has working drivers for your PC's version of Windows.
I'm giving this only 1 star to alert people that this unit's title and product description is misleading.The unit will only support RAID 0. They never state that in the description. The description reads "...RAID applications..." leading you to believe it supports more than one.I'm returning this item and will buy the StarTech enclosure that *does* support more than one RAID setup, the "2BAY 3.5IN USB 2.0 Dual Sata with Raid" StarTech ID#SAT3520U2R.
I needed a second drive for my workstation, and it was pretty much a choice between Western Digital and Seagate. This one seemed the best in terms of value and size. I may be building an external storage array in the near future, and I'll probably buy this drive again.
This, I believe, was another one of those &#34;daily deals&#34; so the price may be higher now. I bought this to upgrade the 2 gig chip in my LG800G tracphone. It snapped right in and works great.
I received it for Christmas and six months later, it's dead. The problems began intermittantly: I would insert it into the USB slot and it would be recognized as a removable drive, but when I tried to access it, Windows would say that the drive wasn't formatted. Usually, after reseating the drive in the USB port a few times, it would work but now it has quite working completely. Finally, I attempted to reformat the drive and Windows said that the drive couldn't be formatted.Note: I did keep the drive on my keychain so it received a fair amount of wear.Other problems I've noticed:Fairly slow (I did not reformat to NTFS as others suggested)It definately requires a powered USB slotI've lost the cap countless times. It needs to be secured to the body.The key loop is about to break, due to wear. It needs a heavier construction.
I wanted to move my TV to the other side of the bedroom and not wanting to tear up my walls or have ugly visible wires stapled to the wall I started looking for alternatives. Best Buy advised me they used to offer a wireless transmitter but it wasn't very good. Then on Amazon I came across the RF Link and was impressed by the reviews so I decided to splash out.The transmitter hooked up nicely to the TV and the receiver likewise into the cable box and it took longer to get it out of the box than it did to get it working (good job it's easy because the instructions are terrible).The TV is in an armoir and the cable box is hidden away in a peice of furniture so there is no visible clutter. The reception is amazing, the remote for the cable works just great by pointing it at the reciever with a really fast response. Best of all microwaves, telephones and other assorted devices have no impact on the reception. I even moved the tv three rooms away for a test and it worked superbly.All in all this is a cheap high quality method of having great quality wireless media around your home or office. Another reviewer calls it the best electronic gizmo ever, I can't argue with the description.
I bought 3 types of book holders, and this one is the weakest. I don't like it. The other two holders are working great.I haven't tried this holder for papers yet. I would not recommend it for holding books; it doesn't hold them good, even medium size books.
"Jukebox King" takes the stage &amp; steals the MP3 scene! Priced at $ 299 it's a good buy if it's a good groduct.Pros: Sound, size and supple.Cons: Minor design flaws.I have tried the Neuros GB20 and Rio800 and the Digital Gateway DMP-X20 is the "Jukebox King." Elvis is performing live on this stage. This is the player we have been waiting to buy.MP3 players are purchased for sound, sound and sound. The digital Gateway DMP-X20 delivers Loud, Clear and True Fidelity. That is not the only reason I call the Gateway DMP-X20 the "Jukebox King."It is not size and contrast that makes the display. Content, readability, menu design and the intuitive menu system allows me to play a song or a book quickly. Makes this display peerless.Take it to the beach, go skiing or take a long walk and hear your favorite tunes, get the news, weather and scores, listen to a book and record an idea or a speech. 10 hours of total audio mobility. No, you cannot take it in the shower with you!WARNING: I have dropped my Gateway 3 times from my desktop while writing this review and it has not skipped a note. DO NOT TRY IT FROM OVER 100'.THAT WAS NOTHING I RAN OVER THE GATEWAY AND MY MOTOROLA CELL PHONE WITH MY CAR!! DON'T ASK!. THE CELL PHONE NO LONGER WORKS, THE GATEWAY DMP-X20 HASN'T MISSED A NOTE, THE FM TUNER IS PERFECT AND VOICE REORDING ARE FULLY FUNCTIONING.In my school the Gateway DMP-X20 is the valedictorian of this year's class of MP3 players for the GPA earned in the demanding courses listed below:SOUND AAAA++++Size &amp; Weight A+It's slightly larger than a cigarette pack at 4&quot; x 2 5/8&quot; x 7/8&quot; and weighs a little less than half a pound.Support Formats A- It plays WMA, WAV, MP3 and Audible file formats.Transfer Speed A+ USB 2.0, 6' cable included.FM Tuner12 presets A- Default is the last station played, can overwrite presets.Tuning A+RemoteControl B+ Wired, I think it's a little small my hands.Features B- Lock - Volume; Forward, Back, Fast F, Fast BackHeadsetEar bud No GradeI do not like ear buds, I use my Panasonic RC-HP70 Noise Canceling headset. After spending $300 for an MP3 Player. Who does not use a noise canceling headset?DisplayReadability A+2 " - I am totally color blind so if it works for me...Indigo blue backlight, 60 x 128, I found the size just right.Boot up A+ 2000 songs &amp; 40 Audible songs took12 seconds to load.Scrolling A- Very responsive.Menu System B+ Select by Playlist, Genre, Artist, Album, TrackPlaylistCreation A+ Very intuitive - no learning curve.Number A+ UnlimitedAccess A+ Quick song/track access. Click on choice and selectBuffer A+ 16MB, no dead spots during jogging or cycling.Capacity B+ 20GB HDDBattery Life A- Li-Ion. Gateway say it's 10 hours. I did not test their claim.Voice recording is quick and easy. I have discovered that this feature is just like having a tablet with me.Neither the Windows Media Player nor the Audible Manager support playing a song/book from a Player. This is a deficiency that should be corrected by Microsoft and Audible.DISCLAIMER: I am not an employee, subcontractor of Gateway nor do I have any financial interest in Gateway.JeremyON/OFF Switch not convenientCase should have a opening for power supply and the USB connection.In my school the Gateway DMP-X20 is the valedictorian of this year's class of MP3 players.
stay away from this cheap and old router, when comparing to other routers i found out that its slow and old.on top of that it doesnt work with macs, had to return and get a netgear
I should have read the reviews before purchasing it. Why would someone sell the item as a package when the package is not compatible? I guess I now have a paper weight that is black and blue. How about thinking before selling!
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.
I first heard about this particular UPS when PC World gave it a Best Buy rating in their August 2004 issue. It seemed too good to be true: APC quality, 725 VA capacity, broadband support, and a bargain price. Buying it was a no-brainer; I've bought dozens of APC UPS's as a network administrator, and it's always been my preferred brand. The only APC UPS I've ever bought for home use is 8 years old, and STILL works! The only reason that I am replacing it is for the broadband protection and the extra capacity.I was also surprised to learn that this UPS has a datalink to the computer, for automated shutdowns and numerous configuration options. I particularly liked the feature that let me disable the UPS alarms. You can even tell it the voltage threshholds when the battery power should kick in... amazing.I honestly believe that you won't find a better home or small office UPS for the money.
This product may be OK if you are only trying to encode video for your non-widescreen iPod. However for AppleTV owners or owners of widescreen iPods, this thing is junk. The software doesn't support widescreen resolutions, the 5 times claim for encoding is only for the lowest resolution and their tech support is non-existent. Since I bought this two months ago their online tech support form has been broken. Calling gets you a message that they're not available and to call back.I will never buy another ADS Tech product again.
Great len. I have taken thousands of pictures with it since I opened the package. Wonderful colors and saturation. I would recommend this lens to everyone.
The Sd cards are great. Fast service and all in working order. will order again from this seller very soon. I tested about 4 of the 10 the same day. No issues
Either a digital cable works or it doesn't--there's no issue about 'quality' or 'signal strength' like there is with analog signals. This cable does work. My neighbor bought a Monster HDMI cable from Best Buy for 10 times the price, but there's no difference in the result.
Canon 250D 58mm Close-up Lens for A700, A710IS, G1, G2, G3, G5, G6 & EOS SLR CamerasI was quite pleased to order this pack. Imagine my disappointment when I received it and found I couldn't use it without an accessory adapter. This fitting is not available for shipmwnt to Canada, so I am left with a package that cost me more than $140.00 that is useless to me. I feel that the vendor should have noted the delivery address and highlighted this problem.I would really like to be able to use these accessories that I received.
I received this item June 19, 2011. The setup was easy and the signal was great on all 4 channels. Yesterday, August 5, it stopped working altogether. The signal broke up pretty badly for a couple of minutes and then it quit. No signal on any channel and no amount of adjustment brought helped in any way.Of course it is about 2 weeks past the return window with amazon. I have requested a refund anyway and we'll see if amazon supports their customers. A $102.00 piece of electronic equipment should not be dead after a month of use.Save your money.Edited to add that amazon quickly agreed to make an exception to their return policy under the circumstances. So although the product I received is clearly defective, kudos to amazon for their professionalism.
I bought this for the COD game (PC). Why did I buy it? The speakers are all very flat and I didn't want to put larger speakers on my game table. All I can say is the sound just isn't that good and the subwoofer is below average at best. It is probably better to spend a little bit more and get better speakers for superior sound. Right now, Amazon has the Pinnacle Speakers SUBSONIX 5.0 for only $249. It is a steal and it is a much better buy than this Sony system.
If you have satellite like I do (DirecTV), then forget about the TV Guide function...that only works with cable or antena. But I didn't care about the TV Guide.....what I wanted was a user-friendly recorder with a hard drive plus compatibility with dual-layer DVD media. The Pioneer 533H-S is perfect for what I wanted to do. I record football games onto the hard drive at the highest quality bit setting (HQ+), then edit the commercials, create chapters (all very easy to do), and then burn it onto a dual layer DVD at the same HQ bit rate. The burned copies are outstanding. As for editing, this machine tells you exactly how much time you have left after each commercial edit, so you always know exactly how much to trim off your hard drive recording to make sure it fits onto your DVD. Furthermore, creating chapters is simple. All editing and modifications you make to the original hard drive recording is successfully burned onto your DVD.If you have satellite, then setup is easy. Select "cable" and let the built-in tuner go through the channels, just like a VCR. When the screen appears asking you if you want to configure TV Guide, select the option "never remind me again"....after that it will never be an issue. This unit acts just like a VCR.All recordings, including timer recording, are straight forward. Once this unit is setup with satellite, you will manually record whatever channel your receiver is currently on....just hit the "record" button on the remote and that's it, or set the timer.Quality recordings, easy and straight-forward to use. It does exactly what I want it to do, this is a sweet machine. I'm happy. I also called Pioneer tech support with questions about the TV Guide function, and they answered promptly, actually spoke perfect english and were helpful. I think they said the tech support is in California.Also, this machine apparently lets you plug in your VCR so you can transfer your old tapes to the hard drive. Then you can edit the video and burn it to a DVD. I haven't tried this yet, but I have dozens of old VHS tapes of football games going all the way back to Super Bowl 23. Now I'll be able to archive my NFL library onto digital media that will last a century. How great is that?I'm impressed with Pioneer.
Not recognized by XP Pro SP2 as anything other than a "CD-Rom drive". A firmware upgrade (flash program?) from Lite-on, did nothing.It will read media, but won't burn anything.
Ordered Samsung LNS3292D 32" LCD HDTV.. delivery was a little slow, but then it was near Christmas. Product arrived & deliverymen waited for me to set it up to insure that it worked. It Did work. Outstanding picture. Love the product. Especially love the price I paid, several hundered dollars less that Best Buy.
I had been having a problem with my computer running really hot, so for quit awhile I had been operating my PC with the cover off. That helped the cooling but exposed my PC to dirt and the noise level was high. I decided to get this fan because I could place it in a vacant slot right under my video card. My only concern being that it may interfere with the video cards fan and damage the cards fan, but that doesn't seem the case so far. Time will tell.I read someone is having noise problems with this fan. I haven't had any problems with noise so far (no buzzing like my video fan does at start up) and my computer is a lot quieter since I can put the cover on. Thats a load off my ears.I would say you are safe with this fan if you can spare an empty slot to put it in.
This camcorder worked great... until it didn't work at all (lens cap error). I purchased this just four months ago... one month too long ago for the warantee to still be in effect. I have spent the past two days on the phone with JVC and keep getting the run around...they admit they have had problems... but they say not with this model so they will not fix it without me paying for it. According to the other reviews there are MANY problems with this model. My advice... don't buy this or any other JVC product! Terrible service.
I bought this camera before my trip to South Dakota and was thrilled with the resolution of the pictures. People always complimented me on them as if I were a professional, and I thank Canon for that. I still get great pictures,however, I do have some complaints: Candid shots are gone before the shutter goes off; The date stamp is impossible to work with, and is permanentally stopped at 1992 (why 92 I don't know). The date winds up in the worst places in the picture. I won't ever set a date stamp again unless it's tiny and ends up on the extreme corner of a shot--I don't think this exists.I do love the pictures though even at the 135 zoom.
If you don't care about WOL the card works fine. My system requires a 3-pin WOL cable to connect the LAN card to the system board. The LNE100TX item description says it has one, but the card that came (version 5) does not have this type of interface. Check for compatibility before you buy it!! I ended up returning mine.
I was very pleased in the time that the product arrived.It was in the exact shape that the seller had listed.I would use this seller again.
It seems that AudioVox stopped making these years ago. But they sit on the shelves of many shops, just rotting and waiting.The one I bought was completely dead. No continuity, no signal, nothing. I can't even get a sat meter to register background noise when I try to power this up.If you buy one, be sure to test it right away. Don't wait like I did until the "product return window" closed.
I purchased this Sony product with plans to connect a Blu-Ray to it. After speaking with the Sony customer tech suuport, I was told that the HDMI connections could not be used for either of the input-outputs because I have to hook it into my tv using a HDMI to DVI adapter. The Sony circuits would not support this type of connection, and would have to use a component type of connection. The unit is still sitting in the box.I purchased a Blue-Ray dvd player and it arrived yesterday. Needless to say, I did not purchase a Sony. I connected it directly into my TV using the HDMI to DVI adapter and had no problem. Sony needs to use a little more forethought when designing a product.
When I opened the box I was excited, and after playing with the device I thought Microsoft might have gotten it right for once.But when I tried to load the accompanying software, it wouldn't install fully -- it just hung at "Installing software". When I connected the device to the PC, it started the software and the software said "Your device needs to be updated from v1.0 to 1.1 - click Next" -- I clicked Next, and I got "No updates could be found." Wtf? At that point the software wouldn't recognize the device had been connected, so I couldn't sync any content.Tried MSFT support, but they couldn't help.The next morning I thought I'd reconnect and try again. When I connected the device I got a screen that said "Removing content" and ALL THE PRELOADED CONTENT GOT ERASED, but it still wouldn't update the device. I could not have been more horked.Does not increase my confidence in MSFT's ability to develop software. Liked the form factor of the device, but now I'm returning it due to its dysfunctional content-erasing software. Buyer beware.
Nowhere else have I found a deal on blank DVDs as good as this. My Gateway only burns two brands well-- Sony and Maxell. I burn DVDs regularly, and this was a SUPER buy for me, making burning more affordable.
The product worked great. The product fit the alarm clock dock that I had perfectly. Good product, great service. Made me feel better about using my iPod with the alarm clock.
This radio has much better sound than other waterproof radios I've tried. Easy programming. Good display. I've also found, by accident, that it is very durable. It has fallen three times in my shower without a ding or distrubance in performance.
I just bought a refurb iPod 40 gig photo with firewire from the Apple Store online. It was the best priced model that still works with Firewire. Since I do not own a computer with USB 2, I wanted to stay with Firewire. Regarding malfunctioning iPods, you have a one year hardware warranty. If you choose not to buy AppleCare for the extra year, that is unfortunate, and not Apple's problem, but the users. Guess what? Sony's MP3 players come with a 90 day warranty, and Sony has a reputation for good quality. Point being: not Apple's fault if unit breaks down after one year if you don't purchase extended warranty. All electronics are made in China anyway, so buy the extended warranty. More later after using the iPod for a while.
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!
Everything was find. The cartridges arriver fast, in perfect condition and they were just what I needed for my printer. Plus they cost less than anything I could of bought locally.
The drive has one important problem. When a PowerMac G5 goes to sleep the drive, connected by Firewire, loses contact. When the Mac wakes a dialog box appears saying that a device has been improperly removed. Since there is no on-off switch on the drive, it is necessary to unplug-replug it. (It doesn't appear to have this problem when connected by USB.) Western Digital does not seem to have implemented Firewire so that it is wholly compatible with Apple products.Update: Other people are reporting sleep problems with these drives, but resetting the PMU on the Mac seems to have fixed it for me. However, the drive too frequently goes to sleep, and there is no way to control this. It is annoying waiting for the drive to waken.Second update: The drive problem has resurfaced with Apple's update to 10.4.9. I'm also having fatal problems with Western Digital's Passport drive. Beware this company's current drives with Macs.
This is a good player for music. The only disadvantage i found in this is that the video files that are in different formats cannot be added into it. Brown colour is also good looking and no regrets to it, it is choclate colour.I liked this player and ordered 2 more for my friends.
Before this printer, I was loyal to Epson for photo printing, but my last experience left me fed up with ink clogging their permanent printheads. I decided to try this machine, and I couldn't be happier I did. With the Z816, Lexmark has come to rival similar Epson machines in print quality and is blowing them away in speed. My pictures look even a little better than on my old machine, especially when using the optional photo cartridge that provides 6-color printing. And now I don't have to use all my ink in clean cycles. The speed of both typical documents and photos is very impressive, and the automatic paper type sensing is a cool feature. This printer is quite basic, but that makes it an excellent value if you're like me and would always use your computer to print photos even if you had a printer that could do it alone (old one did--never used that feature). Can't beat it for the price.Installation was a breeze for me. I've installed the printer both locally on a PC and on a remote PC across my home network without any problems whatsoever.
I bought my 400 last Novemeber. It's worked well for me overall. I did have some difficulty with the first unit I got but easily got it exchanged and it has worked great since then. The unit has the capability to scan 12 satellites however, if you get six at a time you are doing well. The unit gives reliable routing with three or more satellites locked so there are very few places that you won't get a signal.The initial scan does take a few minutes but once it is done, and you use the unit regularly, the scan only takes about 30 seconds when you fire up the unit.Fine Digital recently released map updates for this unit which also updated the interface. This update is a tremendous improvement over the original map data and I highly recommend getting the update if you need it. Fine Digital will send you the update for free if you purchased your unit after May 2006. Otherwise you can buy it from them. It's kind of pricey so you may want to look around for a discount price somewhere.Overall I would call this a great buy for the price. Just because you aren't familiar with the name shouldn't scare you. If you don't like it by all means return it. But considering the features for the cost you would be hard pressed to find a comparable unit out there right now.
I bought it b/c, although it was a good deal, it was also Garmin brand. The others had reviews of kicking the GPS to computer mode. This one works just like the factory included cord, mine had broken. I wish I had done it years ago. No problems at all and good shipping.
This item is promoted with the Garmin nuvi 780, and is an unnecessary add-on.The nuvi 780 comes with its own vehicle power cord that attaches to the window mounting bracket, so the extra power cord gets a free ride in the glove box, and the seller gets a free ride for $19.87 of up-selling.If, and only if, one uses the gravity dependent dashboard bean-bag mount, would this item be useful.
Very high quality printing, and fast too. ideal for photo printing on most paper types.
Bought these to replace my old Phillips headphones of a similar style. The Phillips were nothing special but after using these maxells my old ones seem like the damn pinnacle of hifi audio. I would rather hear to a band of kindergardeners blaring on recorders in my other headphones than listen to anything with these. I imagine the meeting where they came up with these went something like this.Maxell President: Alright our headphones don't sound bad enough, who has some fresh ideas on how we can change this.Worker: Well what if I took this tin can, attached some wires and Bam! We got our new headphone speaker!Maxell President: Brilliant!
This is an excellent battery. I have been using it for a few months now and it is still in excellent condition. I use my cell phone approximately three-four hours a day, so that is quite impressive.
It is all I expected the item to be in its use for sports events.I will try it this week for wildlife and autumn leaves.
I just got it, and I am sending it back for a bunch of reasons.1st, it doesn't work with my Dish system.2nd, the setup is a nightmare. Even after downloading the firmware, and software updates, this was a disaster. The remote would just display firmware successfully updated, and would not leave that screen no matter what buttons you push.3rd, their database is horribly incomplete, and inaccurate.4th, it's a cute idea to try to have one button control but unless it works right it is just another useless selling gimmick.5th, again, it doesn't control my dish sytem, but the $8 Philips remote I have, does that just fine. What a crock.6th, if a company can't answer their phones within 10 minutes, that is normally a clue that they aren't well managed.Of course you have to install software but it doesn't stop there, you have to disable your firewall and popup blockers, and all that good stuff, and of course you have to answer no in 5 different places to not get their email solicitations, as well as answer questions like where you live, and your comfort levels with different products, most likely more market research. God I'm so burned out on companies gathering every piece of info on me that they can.Overall an abosolute nightmare, and waste of a perfectly good evening.I originally bought this because of the high compliments other users gave it, but I just don't see how that is. Now I get to pay to ship this junk back.
I have been with this wireless machine for almost 3 years now and the only problem with it is when I move it around the internet is gone and I have a hard time getting back online but it works you just have to be gentle :)
I purchased this item in June. For the price I have been very happy with the unit. It handles my 2 Dvd players, HD stero TV, and VCR nicely. I bought this unit as a secondary unit for my kitchen and I find myself more than pleased with the sound quality, using it for music cd's more than I though I ever would. The tuner also works quite well, and we are in a bad area for AM&FM reception, even on some of my much more expensive equipment. If you need a decent receiver at an inexpensive price its a good product.
Hooked this up to Mac mini and mounted it with double sided tape so I could plug in usb devices to my Mac Mini without having to reach to the back of it since I have it in a tight spot with my of Home theater components. So far works great.
I am a grad student, and I use my WS320 while travelling and conducting interviews for my dissertation. I have had it for a couple months now. For a long time, I refused to replace my little minicasette recorder for a digital one because I heard horror stories of people losing their work when transferring data etc. Well, this has turned out to be one of the best investments EVER. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my WS320. I am no expert in audio equipment, so I cannot speak to that... but I conduct interviews in various settings, and the recorder picks the voice up even in crowded cafes with the music on (not perfect, but you can easily understand and transcribe the interview). I am one of those people who hate to learn how to work with new pieces of electronics, but everything (or almost everything) about this recorder is pretty intuitive, and I figured it all out on my own, and it didnt take more than half an hour. I love the USB plug, it makes it super easy to transfer data to my computer and then play the interviews through Windows Media Player. I also love the MP3 player feature. I have put on a few of my favorite CDs, and I listen to them while travelling to my interview sites. Even with them in, the recorder still holds some 15 hours of interviews (I have only used the highest quality setting). Now, that said, there are a couple of improvements that could be made; (1)I keep losing the battery cover while the recorder sits in my bag, (2) the recorder scratches very easily (because of points 1 and 2, I suggest that you get the case offered through the Olympus website... little overpriced, but may be worth it) and importantly (3) the SOUND IS NOT VERY GOOD IF YOU ARE HOLDING THE RECORDER IN YOUR HAND WHILE RECORDING. It is actually really annoying to listen to anything that has been recorded while the recorder was being held - the static is super loud. So.. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is going to sit it down on a table while recording, but not to people who are using it in the car while holding it and talking into it at the same time. Hope this helps.:-)
I work in computer repair, and it is always best to use the company ink. Frequent use of refills or offbrands can cause print head damage. And if you switch back and forth from Original ink to offbrands/refills, you can see a drop in color quality. I have seen a few printers come in where the ink heads were blocked because people were using inferior inks. They may be cheaper, but in the long run usually means having to get a new printer faster. Not so bad if you are buying a $60 dollar printer, but costly if your printer is $400.
Good quality. You may need a port extender if you have several digital equipment pieces. The LCD shows Voltage and is rather bright. I just put a piece of duck tape over it and keep the unit under the entertainment center.
My detector is too heavy to be supportes on visor. I am using glass mounted bracket until I find something better. I need to use a stationary mount.
I use this this product on a plasma tv and i constantly get comments on how good my tv looks
I, like a few other people here, caught mine at Big Lots, but I snagged it on clearance for 5$. For that price? This is a damned good deal and a competent wireless mouse to boot. Anything over the normal Big Lots price of 13$ is probably pushing it. I use this occasionally in conjunction with my netbook (which has a mousing area the size of a gnat). At first, I thought it had tracking issues, but nope, my table was just too shiny. I moved it to a matte surface and it worked perfectly. It's very responsive and hasn't given me any problems. I love that it turns itself off after a minute or two when not in use, which saves the batteries.Long story short, I'd recommend this mouse to anyone who doesn't use one on a regular basis and is just looking for a cheap travel mouse or addition to their net/notebook. A backup, if you will.
Based upon the mostly positive reviews, bought these. Not very good. The silicone (or whatever) earbuds are very comfortable, but that's about all there is that's positive to say.Very tinny and anemic. No range at all. Ultimately, they sound lousy.I bought these as a replacement for the phones that cames with my Iriver HP-120 Mp3 Jukebox, but these earphones are very clearly inferior.
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.
I bought this CF card for my canon powershot S400 after reading some reviews of people that recommend it for canon digital cameras and because of the price, I was really disappointed from the beginning about its speed comparing it to my other CF card (lexar 12X 256), when u take a picture (u don't get the picture u took when the flash lights but the one after about two second, so people should not move for a few second after u took the picture), despite that I kept it because I didn't wanna bother returning it back, then came what really piss me off, after less than 3 weeks the card brook down completely (I only used it twice) and I'm getting error message reading the card in my camera, even I can't get the pictures that I took, simpletech will replace it but I had to pay for shipping ($7.50 for FedEx), I could have returned it to amazon.com for full refund (because it's been less than 30 days since I bought it) but I didn't have the UPC code (which amazon.com requires for returning an item)for my package which I had to send it for the $15 mail-in-rebate (which simpletech requires within 2 week from purchase date to qualify for the mail-in-rebate) I don't know may be they do that to prevent u from returning it.I'm really disappointed with this card and I advice people not to be cheap and purchase the cheapest 512MB card they can get, lexar 512 12X cost probably $15 dollars more but u'll not hear anybody complaining about its speed or breaking down, that difference u'll pay it in shipping costs if the card breaks down twice, not counting the lost pictures which are priceless.
This hits the spot for putting extra speakers on my TV. Great help and I still want louder sound. I like it to be as loud as in a theater.
I am the type of person that ALWAYS buys the extra warranty on whatever I purchase. However, I started reading the reviews on this company and many people reported that it was four weeks and counting and they still hadn't received their refund check. I was astonished. I contacted N.E.W. myself and asked them about this. With no shame or embarrassment on the part of the customer service reps, I was informed that if I did everything by email, it would take AT LEAST 15 business days (that's three weeks!) to receive my refund check AFTER I sent them the warrantied item. If I had them send me a pre-paid label for the defective item instead of using my own printer, it would take a week for me to receive and at least a week for them to receive the covered item. In other words, it would take no less than four weeks to receive the replacement check and possibly up to eight weeks! I cancelled the contract immediately. It is just not worth it when you really do the math to purchase this contract. I would recommend buying a product from a company that first makes a quality product and then back it up with a good warranty and gives good customer service such as Grado, Sennheiser or Koss. But stay away from these people; that's my feeling and my advice.
I bought these for my boyfriend to take to football games. They are not high quality whatsoever, which I was expecting by the price, but they didn't even seem to focus for him. I think this would only be a good gift if they were a stocking stuffer for a young kid wanting to play in the woods or something.
The speakers are small, portable and so easy to carry along. But don't expect any reasonable sound volume from them. Audio is low even at max volume. I used with Creative ZEN Video. Could be impedence issue, but I doubt it.
Loaded it up with the free Tomato firmware and it works like a charm. Would highly recommend getting this router and doing the Tomato firmware. It works like a charm.
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.
This is my third KVM swtich. I had trouble with previous ones. This one works great.
I like this mouse, it's thrid button has nice features and great touch. This optical technology is something great !
When I first tried this headphone, I almost returned it because I heard hissing in the background. But then I used another regular headphone, I heard the same. Lesson learned: although sometime I can't hear hissing from the speakers, it could be picked up by the headset... Another problem I had with this headset is that I sweat a lot and this one just make my ears too warm...
I found the VX3000 lifecam camera very acceptable. The picture quality is very good when viewing the picture in small to meadom sizes. When viewing full screen the quality is not the best..The picture is somewhat blurry. This occurs when I send my video to my friend and when he sends his video back to me. He also uses the VX3000 and his opinion is the same as mine...My guees would be that the VX6000 would improve this minor fault. For the price of the VX3000, overall is well worth the money...In addition, the microphone works exceptionally well. I normally sit 30 inches away from the camera and when I get up to go accros the room approx. 12 feet away, my friend can still hear me acceptably. Good overall value.
I got tired of buying surge protectors that have 6 connections of which you can only use 3 because of plugs being in the way of each other. With this protector you can actually use all 8 plugs (assuming you don't have 8 devices that all have "bricks" - but even then you have 6 functional plugs).I ended up buying 4 of these. Very pleased with them.
This is my first SLR camera. It's very easy to load the film. The auto-focus is extremely sharp; the image quality is vivid; the colors are beautiful. It is also easy to use the manual functions; I'm a beginning photographer, but I feel like I have a lot of control over its functions and the way it focuses. My only complaint is that the aperture in the included lens is small; it only opens up to about three, and doesn't always allow that consistently -- the lens closes up whenever I zoom out.
This product comes with virtually no help to work with it.Customer support was weak saying that they would not help with other software issues such as copying outlook express.The computer connection cord is ridiculously short.There are better products out there at prices much lower
I cancelled my TIVO service 11 months ago and TIVO continued charging me and now is claiming that they will only reimburse me for up to 3 months. What a ripoff company. BEWARE!
Everything dealing with audio I purchase Bose. Even there speaker stands are the best, as funny as that may sound.
Let me put this simply. I was walking out of my room on the second floor, and my ipod was in this case when it slipped off of the books I was carrying. It fell through the stair railing and smacked into the hard wood floor one story down and bounced twice before coming to a stop. I ran down to rescue my precious ipod, and when I pushed the play button, it turned on as if nothing happened! I continued listening to it that whole day and it was perfectly fine!I keep my ipod in my backpack along with other school supplies that always bounce around and scuff each other. This skin is very durable and easily protects against all that. Though I recommend this skin for anyone who travels a lot with their ipod, I must say there is one down to it. The part that attaches to the belt clip has a large plastic disk on the inside that rubs against the back of the ipod. This eventually leaves an ugly imprint. Therefore, if you buy this product, either take the plastic ring out, or put something soft between the unit and the ring to prevent the damage.I love this thing!
I bought this last year because someone gave me an olympus camera for my birthday. Well, its been a year and its still working with no problems. Unfortunately, I don't have any card readers for olympus so I always rely on my camera adapter to transfer my pictures. If you need a card for an existing olympus camera, then I recommend this product. If you're researching on a camera, then I recommend you buy a camera that accepts sd cards. They're more cheaper and generic.
I purchased this for my 12 month old daughter. She LOVES music so we tried to find a MP3 player that had speakers on it. She just loves it, and it is perfect for little hands. It also has a keypad lock on it which is very nice.
This printer is used many times daily and does a good job. We would order again if we needed another.
too complicated is not equivalent to &quot;sophisticated&quot;.if this item is not required for AIMR and not recommended by Schweser, I would definitely go with HB 10B II, which is the best, I think.When I use HB, it only took me a brief review of the instruction menu to get used to its functions, but this TI menu is not clear, and the calculation is complicated. I don't think it.
GREAT PRODUCT.I HAVE PURCHASED THREE OR FOUR SANSA MP3 PLAYERS.MY RECENT PURCHASE WAS FOR MY GRANDSONS.THEY LOVE THE MP3 PLAYER ALSO.I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ITEM TO ANYONE WHO WOULD WANT A EXCELLENT MP3 PLAYER.SINCERELY,CLIFF
I could not get the transmitter to work with my car stereo. All the stations I tried came through fuzzy. It was awful. They're sending me a replacement but we'll see. Not worth the money/time/effort.
I bought a pair of these while I was in New York - I bought them from one of the big camera/gear brokers there and paid about $35 for them. I bought them because my IEMs are too dangerous to wear on city streets and my AKG K271s are too big to wear out. So, these seemed like a happy medium. They're very durable, they have excellent bass for something this size, and they have a cool retro look. With the lifetime guarantee I'm comforted in the idea of getting them replaced if I should accidentally break them. So far so good though, 6+ months later.
After downloading the driver twice for this wireless card, it just wouldn't work. I called Netgear and when I gave them the serial # they told me that it didn't exist in their files and was probably a fake!
this was the best gift i bought anyone for xmas. i bought this for my 10 yr old daughter because she is a barbie freak. i was not sorry or disappointed, she would play with this 24/7 if i let her. in addition to the mp3 player, she really enjoys the web site and interacting with other girls with similar interests.my only gripe is limited access to tech support, which i needed because i let her try the registration process herself and it got messed up. i took me 3 days of calling before i was able to talk to a real person. after I got to talk to a real person, it was a matter of minutes before the problem was corrected.
The 17-55 f/2.8 gives me great images, and it has a much faster USM motor than the 70-200 f/4L IS USM (for example). The image quality (including sharpness) and IS is sufficient to completely replace the need for the famous 50mm f/1.8 and the poor-to-OK quality 18-55mm kit lens, and likely compete well with any prime in the range. The drawback is that the lens lets in dust very easily and must be used with a filter in dusty environments (Southwest USA for example). If you live in dusty and demanding environments or like to travel to these places consider getting the sealed 24-105 L. The 17-23 mm range can be useful, but perhaps not necessary. (I'm using a 1.6x crop factor camera).
I ordered this battery thinking that for $20 it would be a piece of junk but I was ever so wrong! It is a great replacement battery and is in every way comparable to the dell factory replacement. I actually plan on buying several more in the future.
I just got this today and have been playing with it for a couple of hours now. I was hesitant to buy this as I still have a Terk LeapFrog that has left a bad impression of their overall product line. The LeapFrog is crap! Works as a remote extender but leaves everything to be desired as a video re-broadcaster since it was incapable of penetrating a single inside wall to the receiver unit and that was only 20' distance total.Anyway this isn't about their LeapFrog A/V extender.First off I have a very good Yamaha T-85 tuner from the mid 80s. One of the best in fact for both AM and FM - I live in a radio 'desert'! I've tried everything I know to try to tune in an AM station about 50 miles from me with a few other tuners I have - including a very good Technics ST-8600 - no luck! Trouble is there is a large set of hills between my location and that station's broadcast tower. I live near the base of the nearest hill. With one of those 'cheap but effective' (Hah!) little square AM tuners you get with every receiver these days I could get 10-15% (zero to 100) on the signal meter to light up but the signal was very messy - lots of interference and unbearable to listen to. With a straight wire strung out throughout the living room I could get up to 3 lights lit but that isn't practical. With this Terk antenna I can get a *nearly* clean signal with 60% signal strength on the tuner meter. I may be able to get 'five by five' - 80% or so - after dark but it'll drag in lots of other stations too. The sound quality isn't perfect but I can listen to it for the couple of hours a day without having to resort to using the online broadcast which requires my computer to be on. It isn't music quality sound.The fine tune dial on this Terk is very sensitive - as is the directionality. It needs to be in line with the station - especially weak ones. I've read a few reviews that complain the dial on the Terk doesn't 'quite line up' with the number on the tuner. HEY! Use your ears! What a concept eh? I don't care what the numbers say - I care that the signal is quiet as possible.I can't imagine how well this might work over long distances with a line of sight to your target station. Should be excellent. I'll probably do some DX'ing tonight!I have a 6 element Yagi on a rotator for FM. Works great! I wish there had been something as cheap and effective and as easy to set up as this Terk for FM reception. The Terk is as good as it gets for cheap and effective.
I have been a customer of Sony for years now and they have not let me down. I bought this cd player to replace my old one. Mind you the old one is still kicking. I just banged it up a bit and needed a replacement. The reception is great,there's no skipping,and everything works wonderfully. It has great bass boost. Overall,I'm sticking with Sony . They are an A+ company and they make excellent products. Kudos to you Sony!!!
CHEEP USELESS CRAP PRODUCTS AVOID THE TROUBLES DID NOT WORK FROM DAY ONE REALLEY POOR QUALITY TOO JUNK ITEMS
I've had my Kensington Expert Pro Mouse for a number of years--I used it with a PC in the 1990's and I'm still using it now with my Mac. I hope it never wears out. A regular mouse is a big problem for me they don't do what I want them to do.
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.
Product worked perfectly for 1 day. Second day, the product no longer worked and something was loose in it. Would not recommend. Defective product returned.
I'm new to PDA's and wonder how I worked without them. The performance has been excellent. I use an older laptop to hotsinc with and have not encountered any difficulties. For new users, it is worth reading the basic manual while waiting for the unit to charge. When I had questions, the supplied CD had the necessary detail to fill in the gaps. Take the time to play with it and soon it will become a valuable tool. This is the tool you will carry while the old heavy leatherbound paper monster gathers dust awaiting its trip to the Good Will.
The picture of the Aquos from Sharp makes for a well defined picture with a nice viewing angle. The control settings on the TV allow for a wide range of options. Picture adjustment is first class, with audio configuration having a moderate number of options available. The different viewing modes allow for wide screen content to be viewed without side empty black space on the screen. The PC connectivity with DVI to HDMI is excellent and is easily configured. Built in speakers have a little trouble with bass sound that will cause a slight rattling but provide very nice HD sound. Gaming isn't a problem on this TV with the PS3 or XBOX 360. Finally the built in surround sound provides for an incredible viewing experience with movies with any home speaker system.
I didn't know much about headphones. I thought a headphone was a headphone. I began to read other reviews of this product and decided to buy them. I have to say they are great. I own a Creative Zen Micro and they have terrific sound. They are very light and the padding around the ears and on the headband is very comfortable. I can wear them for long periods of time without having to take them off. At first I didn't know if they were going to fit over my ears, but they do. They virtually block out all outside sound while you are listing to music. I would definatly recomend these to anyone who wants a great set of headphones at a great price. The only thing I guess people shold know is that the cord is long. This doesn't bother me, but for some it could be a problem.
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!
I purchased the 8432 for two reasons: 1-Creative had always beend good to me; 2-The price was right. Never again will I let assume that just because a company has made good products in the past that they always make quality products. I have made more coaster than CD's with this burner, and even when it does burn a CD successfully it is no guarantee that it will actually work. The software that comes with it is without a doubt the worst piece of garbage I have seen, it doesn't recognize many ,akes of blank CD, and no other burning software recognizes the drive. I contacted Creative Labs about a month after buying the burner (a month that I spent updated drivers, installing software patches, and trying other burning programs which would not work), and found out that I did not have an 8432, they had upgraded the firmware to an 8438 (which was supposedly a better revision of the 8432 firmware). After 2 hours on the phone, the tech (who was pleasant) told me that there was nothing he could do, I was up to date on all my software &amp; drivers. He was stumped, but told me he would pass the info onto the R&amp;D department to see if they could come up with a solution, and would call me back after they examined the problem. Well about 4 weeks later he did call back, and told me that they have no idea why I experienced all of the problems I had. His recommendation was to throw away the burner and buy a new one! I gave this item 1 star, ONLY because they would not let me leave it as none!!!!
This product really does fill a need in our multi-device electronic world. We seldom think about the phantom idle current our devices use when they are "off". Makes a lot of sense to use this.I got mine for my computer. Works perfectly straight out of the box. It also alerted me to an incorrectly wired outlet (hot and neutral lines were reversed). Corrected that by reversing black and white leads and now it shows the outlet working properly via the green Ground & Surge light being lit. Tested other outlets in my home to see if any others needed attention.UPDATE: When I first installed the strip, it worked as provided. Over the past few weeks the setting has drifted, and has occasionally failed to shut down as before. I am in the process of tweaking the dial to find where it needs to be. Didn't realize there was a conditioning period for the unit, or that the setting would drift......annoying.2nd UPDATE: The strip finally quit responding and will not shut off the controlled outlets, regardless of adjustments. Only if I switch the rocker switch off manually and back on. I called BITS Ltd and got an RMA to return it for an exchange. They agreed something's not working properly, I must have a defective unit. Hopefully the replacement will work right.3rd UPDATE: Just got my RMA replacement of the new, updated version LCG3E from BITS Ltd. Seems to be working fine now, will keep an eye on it. After some tests were done, the original was found to be defective. I spoke to the tech who checked it, he explained what he had done, and shipped the replacement quickly as promised. The new style strip's controlled outlets are now marked green, and the blue Smart Strip name by the rocker switch is now screened in a different style. The box still has the old photo on it, guess they haven't taken an updated photo yet. The barcode label on the box bottom says BIT-LCG3E-10, the barcode # 855883000032. Hopefully this has taken care of the problem. So if you have an older model, don't give up if it's not working. Fill out a Contact Form under Contacts and Support on BITSLtd website. I got a fast response to my request and they took care of me.4th UPDATE: Well, I have had the replacement LCG3E Smart Strip installed and working for about a month now, and I am happy to say that the problems have not returned! It now switches everything on/off according to the control outlet device (the desktop PC power) being switched on or off. It didn't require any adjustment right out of the box. I believe BITSLtd realized there were manufacturing or design issues with the previous versions of the strip. Customer service has been prompt and savvy in addressing the problem. The strip has a newer silk screen design, with the controlled outlets colored green, and a redesigned logo by the rocker switch, more evidence that this is a revised design change. So, I'm considering the problem officially solved. Thanks BITSLtd!
I used a 4GB iPod mini for a little over 2 years before getting a Zune in April. The Zune was $[...] cheaper on [...] than the iPod, and since most of my friends had an iPod I figured I'd take the chance and go with something different. Having used it for about 4 months now, I can say that I am pleased with the product that Microsoft has put out. Better than the iPod? I really can't say, but the Zune is definitely worth the pricetag.The Zune is made of a durable plastic that feels very solid. I've dropped mine on the floor of the bus a couple times and there's not even a blemish or scratch. It also does not attract fingerprints the way an iPod does. The screen is a different story, so I bought a clear overlay for it to keep the prints off. The navigation circle is good although you have to actually press it down (hold it to scroll through your music faster).The Zune's interface is very nice, better than the iPod in my opinion. Pushing left and right lets you switch between searching through artists, genres, albums, songs, etc. Pushing up and down scrolls through these options. This makes finding the song you want a breeze. Same goes with videos too, as you can look through only music videos, or movies, or TV shows. The Zune's also got an FM radio, a nice screen that displays the album artwork brilliantly, and of course limited wi-fi music and photo sharing.There are a few problems I have with the Zune though. First is the lack of a clock. It's fairly minor, but it's pretty annoying to have to reach into my pocket and grab my cell phone to find out what time it is, whereas with the iPod I could just take a peek at the screen. Second is the Zune software. Although it does the job, it cannot even come close to competing with iTunes. I was also very disappointed to find out that the Zune does not come with a wall charger. So if you're on vacation, you'll have to either chug along a computer with you just to charge your Zune each night. Either that or you can buy a separate charger. It's an essential that I think Microsoft should have included.Other than that, there are really no drawbacks to the Zune. I'm really can't say that the Zune is better or the iPod is better. Both have their advantages and drawbacks, and you can't go wrong with either one. But if you want to have something different that what 90% of your friends have, the Zune is definitely worth a try. An excellent investment.
Okay, after a little practice with my Tasco 114, and getting in touch with the NexStar group, and getting additional encoder information,I must revise my previous review.The encoder numbers entered into handpad computer are the scopes weakest point, since they delete themselves if you pick the C114 configuration as advised in the owner's manual. Keep your scope on Custom/Model or you loose the scopes go to capability.If you do loose this code, go to the Nexstar group on Yahoo and get the sequence and manually reload it.One of the strong points of the scope is the optics. I must admit, this F10/1000mm focal length has a rather ingenious way of using the built in barlow to achieve the focal f/10 focal ratio. Star tests revealed a perfect concentric circle or airy disk on inside and outside focus at high power.Once you conquer all the bugs, this little robotic scope is really a good performer. Oh, I also wouldn't mount the hand control bracket on the mount, since it prevents the adjustment of the tripod leg. Attach it afterwards.Oh, you can do slow motion adjustments with the hand controller. Just press undo, press the directional arrow and its opposite to make little tweaky adjustments.
Originally, I was looking at lenses and I saw this bag. The customer photographs showing applications kept bringing me back to it and I eventually succumbed and bought it. I was using a backpack similar but not specifically designed for photography. Once I moved my camera, lenses, hoods, Lightsphere system and other tools over to it though, I loved it. It is very flexible as the separators are fixed to the sides of the rows by use of hook and latch (Velcro equivalents) and they can be moved, easily, and the contents of the bag customized. This is one of those unusual cases where I found more I could do with the bag than I gleaned from the customer submitted photographs, althought those helped me to decide on purchasing it. Also, the price is very good for this item. I had price shopped several other bags in local camera shops where the price was more than $100.00 and in a few cases, more than $200.00. Those pricier bags are much better looking storage units but, think of the lens I can buy now with the money I saved on this packpack; perhaps I can get a second one, if I need it, to store the lenses that I saved money to buy by getting this back pack. I am very pleased with it.Canon 200EG Deluxe Back Pack + Deluxe Photo/Video 57" Tripod
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.
This Pocket PC is wonderful. All of the features work well. Especially appreciated is the handwriting recognition - it simply works pretty well - the processor is strong enough so you do not have to struggle with recognition. It takes a bit of getting use to - but once done it is very handy - especially for someone who does not like a lot of paper - keep your thoughts, notes, etc electronic. The recognition software is an update to the Newton - which many Mac users loved but which Apple dropped but with a lot more processing power. If you buy this and are a Mac devotee - I would also recommend PocketMac Pro - which is a Mac front end - including a look and feel of OSX - now you do not have to sacrifice synchronization or OSX.
Like the other reviews I was annoyed by the U3 launchpad. All I wanted was a small flash drive with lots of storage. I REALLY did not like the dual drives showing up in the tool bar. Hey I just want to save files! Anyway, SanDisk has a free, fast tool to remove the U3 Launchpad. Simply download it, format the disk and yippee, you have a 2GB storage device.Launchpad removal tool from SanDisk is available herehttp://www.sandisk.com/Retail/Default.aspx?CatID=1415or go to google and type: Sandisk remove u3Cheers!
Don't waste your money buying this with the Whistler. It does not fit the Whistler and it's not worth packing it up and sending it back since return shipping and my time is worth more than $11.00. Amazon should test items before combining them to be sure they are compatible. I will not trust them in the future about this after this experience. The Whister comes with a windshield mount so you don't need to order another one- which they also recommend. Don't get taken like me.
This antenna does only work with old school Sirius devices. All Sirius XM devices use a different voltage that the one supported by this antenna. Buy the Pixel PRO-600 instead.
You will be happy with this mono speaker radio if your working outdoors. Away from an outlet no problem, AA batteries last fairly long in this radio. I used it for a week 8 hours a day and no replacement batteries were needed as it doesn't drain batteries. Ive used it 3 years and it has great am selection and the antennae picks up fm stations easily.
Keyboard was all I was looking for and more. i would buy another if I was looking for a wireless keyboard.
I am very happy with the Schuffle which was delivered on the day promised
I've owned the iriver 140 for a couple of years now and would buy it again without a second thought. The battery really does last 16 hours (or very(!) close to it), managing the files on the disk is no more difficult than managing files on your hard disk, and you can store anything on the device (music, pictures, documents, you name it) even if the player knows not what to do with the files, so it can just as easily double as one of those USB memory sticks if you have need for one (with 40gb of storage).The FM receiver is superb and although iriver's software for the player does not allow FM radio to be recorded and gapless playback is not supported as well as it should, there is always the 3rd party RockBox software, which is sufficiently stable and feature rich (Apr 2006) to replace the standard software: with RockBox's software the player can indeed record from the FM radio, show pictures, read text files in fonts of your choosing, play mp3 and ogg files without gaps, and becomes enormously configurable.Bottom line: After two years I continue to be impressed with this player, use it almost every day, and can recommend it without hesitation.
I bought this in a gamble to see if it would be compatible with my new nano 5g. It's not. I do still have a nano 3g, so I thought I'd use it with the old one. No big deal, right? But no, the sound quality is so bad, that I just had to return it. I know that FM transmitters will never have good quality sound, but compared to my old DLO FM transmitter, iTrip is garbage. DLO has a big cradle that's attached to the cigarette lighter, which is why I wanted an iTrip. But I think I'll stick with the DLO.
It was OK while it lasted, other than my PDA (Dell Axim x51v) having to be restarted every now and then to recognize the drive. It stopped working after 20 months. With Flash drives so cheap now, I would avoid this type of drive.
This unit caused my Windows XP sp2 PC to hang on shutdown. After the power was re-set; the PC never came back to life. I had to wipe out windows and start over. This cost many hours.I returned the item, less a restocking fee, to Amazon. Believe me, the restocking fees was small compared with the time cost of rebuilding the PC.I noticed at least two other people have had this problem. Total system crashes are big deals!
This was a perfect deal. Clear description and a shipment with no problems. Communication was not a problem.
Great radio with many analogs bands to select with a digital display. Best part of this radio (for me) is the dual-battery size compatibility! Operates on 4 D or 4 AA batteries and the AC adapter is included. Built-in clock, alarm and sleep timer. I keep my radio in my home office seem to tote it around more often than not.
This is a great clock. The dual alarms can both be set to buzzer, which his hard to find. And the battery backup will sound the alarm even if the power is out when you need to wake up.I've used it for a few months now and find the buttons easy to use and the low setting on the brightness perfect.
ok, so far i LOVE this combo. The keyboard is absloutly silent and the mouse is easy to use. Installation took about 3 minutes, just put in the batteries and connect the dock to the computer and you're set! Also, I was pleased to see this order come to me so fast, I got it w/free ship and it came in 2 days! xoxo this product!
My office is about 60 feet from the wireless router, and my signal was between 1 and 2 bars (of 5). I bought this antenna to boost the signal strength, and while it did, it is now between 2 and 3 bars.My apple Mac-mini gets 5 bars, as does my Linux based netbook.Delivery was on time, and it was what I ordered... of sorts.
Had this set for about 4 months of daily pc gaming use. Only put them on and taken them off and laid on desk at night and microphone would work sporadically after the first 6 weeks due to the poor construction of the in-line volume controls. I would have to twist and fool with the wires to get it to work. AT times it was impossible until I tried the next day. I'm an electronics enginner so I took apart the in-line controls and checked the construction and the wires are microscopic that connect to a tiny I mean real tiny pc board. This is where they fray and lose contact. watch out for these because in time the solder contact where the mic is attached on this board will come off the board completely rendering them useless unless you want just headphones. Steer clear and look somewhere else.
I bought this lens to use at track meets and football games and have had excellent results. Any problems have been caused by the guy behind the camera, not the lens! I have it coupled to a Rebel XT (about to upgrade to a 40D) and have gotten great action shots of my kids. I also have used it to take outdoor senior pictures of several kids, again with excellent results. It is a bit slow, but shooting at the highest resolution and increasing the ISO does a very good job. IS is amazing, just remember to switch to mode 2 when panning. It is also a great lens for getting candid shots of people. You can be far enough away that they don't even notice you.
This product is a waste of money. The software is junk - crashed halfway through and I couldn't transfer from my other hard-drives. I was hoping that it would create a peer-to-peer connection, but it does not. Until there is some other software for this thing, you are better off with a $5.00 cross-over cable.
This is the best universal remote i have ever had. A+++
For the price, this pack is Great. I use it everyday, not to big and not to small, you can put allot of stuff in it!
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
Still trying to figure out how to power my hard drive with this cable. It covers all inputs. The power cable just sits there looking at me. Put in a drawer till next yard sale. A waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn't be more delighted with this player. Upon receiving it, I opened the package, connected the AC Adapter, and connected the included USB 2.0 cable.WindowsXP immediately recognized the player as an external drive. I flashed the BIOS, and then started copying files. About 20 minutes later, my 15GB MP3 library was on the player. I immediately started listening to music, and I was bowled over by the sound quality.Since I wanted to be able to choose music by genre or album title, I downloaded the "Moodlogic" software from the iRiver website; and a few minutes later my music library was sorted and categorized in the iRiver's database. The set-up couldn't have been easier, and the manual is excellent.With just a few taps on either the wired remote (which has a bright LCD with all of the functions of the main unit) or the navigation button, I can be listening to a random selection of all of my "Folk Rock" songs; or listening to my favorite Van Morrison album. Build quality, design, and feature set are all top notch; and I've yet to find something that I want it to do that it can't. Although I rarely use it, the FM tuner also works very well.In addition, it's a great way to back-up your PC. The iHP-140 works flawlessly as an external drive.This is one of the few cases where you actually get more than you pay for. Highly recommended.As an added note, the Moodlogic software and BIOS updates are here: http://www.iriveramerica.com/support/H100.aspx
It is a good receiver, but its operational system is too simple and slow to use. But for the price, it worths.
I bought this GPS/Depthfinder combo a couple of years ago. For what is now a very basic color unit it has performed very well under all kinds of conditions. I bought this unit with the preloaded maps and I am so glad I did. I have fished from the Eagle River chain in northern Wisconsin to a number of lakes in Illinois, including Lake Michigan, and they have all been part of the mapping data base! I also appreciate that going back to these lakes a year later my waypoints were saved and provided me with good starting points. This is not a top of the line unit as it does not have side or down scanning but for my casual use it has been very reliable and a good value.My only compliant is that all updates have to be done through downloading to a PC and our house is all MAC based.
Got my Yepp Mini-Yepp several months ago to take to the gym 3 times a week. I've been very pleased with the performance in a very practical way - I take it, it plays, it doesn't "skip" and I don't have to listen to the (bad) music at the gym. The downsides are (of course) the batteries don't last too long and you only get about an hour's worth of music to load on (w/o upgrade). But i manage to get about 3 hours of operation (w/ rechargeable batteries - I recharge 2 batts once a week). I found initial loading of software not a problem, and changing mp3s is not a big deal. If you're an audiophile or extremely picky about things, don't get it. If you just want to go to the gym & "tune out". This will work fine.
The camera is all-round high quality. I use it for video conferencing with Skype under Windows, and the video and audio are great. The camera physically feels high quality, and has a strong connector for attaching to the laptop screen. It has nice touches, such as a velcro strap to keep the cable curled out of the way when mounted on the laptop. I'd buy a complement camera if it came with Macintosh drivers.The software installation just installed drivers. I'm not sure whether any applications were included on the CDROM, as I always ignore those. The Windows Explorer now shows an entry for the webcam, which opens a live-video view in the Explorer window. I'm not sure whether that is a feature of Windows, or an artifact of the Lenovo software. At least it is much less innocuous than the horrible software that Logitech cameras install onto the system.I've had experiences with the Logitech Quickcam Pro for Notebooks, the Logitech CTX, and older Quickcam cameras. This Lenovo is by far a better experience. I don't know how it compares to the latest Logitechs that seem to have comparable capabilities.
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.
I was looking for a lens that would work well at low light and I found it I use it with a Canon EOS 60 and so far very happy with it but I am not a pro..!
SBAS500 powered sub-woofer is another reason why I have respect for the "Technics" brand. It is simple to install, understand, and yet delivers the quality tight bass. The low frequency is handled and delivered well by the in-built 100W amplifier. It works well with any existing home theater system or even component music systems. I am using the S500 with my "Marantz" digital AV sound processor, and since I have added this sub-woofer, the sound quality has increases dramatically. Some of you may find it a little less responsive sometimes, but then you should realize that this is not a super-sub. Try looking for JBL, and RCA for that sound effects (but they come at a price). At $220, it's not overpriced at all, with its outstanding quality and sound, it will satisfy most of you.
I purchased the SC101 over a year ago and it worked fine for the majority of that time. However a month ago I upgraded the software and firmware on the device and lost access to all of my data. NetGear support was of little help. Reading the support forums on the NetGear site one suggestion was to buy another SC101 and insert the drives in an attempt to recover the data, this unfortunately did not work. I am still without my data and repeated attempts for support from NetGear have been horrible.I work in the IT profession for a living and I strongly advise you to look elsewhere for a good "reliable" NAS solution. This is not a knock against Amazon, the purchase and timely delivery of my order was very good. The product however is very unstable and the customer support is the worst I've ever experienced. I will not purchase NetGear products in the future if I can avoid it.
Received the case today and filled it up with DVDs. No real problems until you go to try and zip it up. It took me about 10 minutes to work the zipper from the spine and around a curve.
Do not buy this printer for any point of sale activity. It prints very slowly even on the draft setting. The machine also eats toner ink quite fast. Outside of that I guess it is alright.
Handy dovetail mount; simple to mount on my 10&#34; SCT and simple to use. What else can you say about a dovetail mount!
My TV also had a couple of defects. It has been over a month and the customer service department is absolutely useless. I have faxed them my warranty three times and then I have sent it to them online twice. I am not the type of person to write reviews, but they have been so terrible that I would hate for anyone to purchase one of their products and get involved with this company. AVOID.
I bought this item from SurrondAir after I purchased one of their home air cleaners from Amazon and loved it. I have asthma and live in Houston, Texas so try to keep the air clean wherever I can, at home and in my car. This product is an ionizer only, there is no filter, but it works great as such. An ionizer creates ions in the air that attach to small particles that float around like dust or pollen. The particles then are big enough to fall out of the air so you don't have to breathe them in. Then you just vacuum or wipe the dust off the surfaces once a week or so. I know it works because in the first week of using it my car surfaces became a lot more dusty than usual. I keep a duster in the glove box to clean it up when I'm stuck in traffic. After the first couple days of use, I didn't notice any smell. There is a fragrance feature that uses scent pellets, but I don't use it. And it is perfectly quiet.
Very good price, high shipping, but still good value. Shipped right away. Had to be home to receive though.
We bought this unit for a spare desktop we put in the guest bedroom. Four stars because it seems to work fine; nothing spectacular, just very fine.
Purchased for iPaq 2795b - install went well and keyboard functions OK. Keyboard comes with a variety of adaptors to work with other iPaqs - 2000 series, 4700 series and 1700 series. CD shipped for install doesn't have most up to date driver. Goto hp.com to get most up to date one. However, there is a user's guide on CD that is req'd reading to decipher all the symbols on the keyboard. Most keys have 3 different letters / symbols. A bit annoying to have to enable the blue FN key to get to numbers. There are keys that map to common functions on the iPaq like calendar, contacts etc. Also, there is a key combination to turn off the iPaq. That's nice too. Key size is small but usable and I think once I get used to it, it will be OK. Keyboard also fits snugly onto the iPaq 2795b. This is a link to the iPAQ 2795b which I use in conjunction with this keyboard. iPAQ hx2795B Pocket PC
I bought this printer for use in my church.....and was it ever one bad bad mistake. Every piece of paper out of it jammed. Nothing came out of it smooth/easy - was a disaster. I did return it - got a total refund and would never again buy this particular model again. I have a HP all in one 2710 I bought about 3 years ago for my own personal use and what a great machine it has been but as is wont in the commercial world, it is no longer made - but this model printer C6180 is for the birds - or better for the trash can. I hesitated even giving it a one star - guess that would be because it was easy to get out of the box.
They told me was something wrong with the code of the product, they cancel the order. After one week.
The frame works great, easy to load pics with the included software. Picture very clear.
The item is advertised as "dual alarm" with CD, radio and Buzzer modes. What is not advertised is that BOTH alarms must be set the same way (CD or radio or buzzer). This is not what SONY meant by "Dual alarm" the last time I bought a similar item. It is useless to me.
I've had two WRT54Gs running for nearly 5 years now -- one at home in San Jose and one at my in-law's house in Japan (where my jet lagged self is currently sat). They just work. DD-WRT (and the like) turns it into something more and better. I have used the router in Japan for all sorts of testing and personal projects. They may not support 'n', but they're rock solid and just plain work.One kind of cool story involving the Japan router...After the 2011 T'hoku earthquake and tsunami, no one could get a hold of my father-in-law. All sorts of incorrect reports were floating around and the phone system was blowing up, so you can imagine we were worried. We knew he was at home alone, but had no idea if he was safe or the state of the house. On top of that, no family was close to his location -- sister-in-law was 90 minutes away in Tokyo; mother-in-law was in the woods in New Zealand; etc. From my home in San Jose, I was able to quickly calm nerves by guaranteeing there was power by pinging and SSHing into the router at their house. A quick 'uptime' command additionally proved there was never even a power loss.
Well, prior to us deploying to Afghanistan, some of us got issued these Garmin ETrex Vista GPS's. After six months, it's still going stong. It's a rugged little piece of kit. It can get satellites almost anywhere in any weather. Our old(not to mention bulky) PLGR's could never get the accuracy that these things get: I'm talking about 4-5 meters within the grid that is being shown. Battery life is good at roughly 24hrs on a set of AA's. That's with the compass off though. Turn that feature on and you can watch the battery meter go down. My only other complaint is that it takes a little while to get booted up from turning it on to getting a grid to me, a minute can feel like a lifetime when your at the optempo of a combat zone. All in all, great thing to have as a soldier. It's easy to use, accurate as hell, and tough enough to survive stomping through the mountains of central Asia. Good work Garmin.
Upon receipt, I thought this bag was way too big. I had completely misunderestimated (heh) the size from online pictures. My T3i + kit lens looked absolutely pathetic sitting inside of it. There were three times the number of zippered pockets and velcro dividers than I could find a use for. Having just stepped into the DSLR world, I was convinced there was no way I'd "grow" into it. Reluctantly, I decided to keep it--mainly for the wonderful protection and because I couldn't argue with the price.Fast forward about a month later, and I am loving this bag! Little did I know back then that I'd begin picking up so much gear so fast. Speedlights, extra batteries, cards, cables, etc. I now appreciate every zippered pocket and velcro divider.The bigger things I carry:1x - Canon T3i3x - Lenses and covers (18-55mm Kit STM Macro, 55-250mm STM, 50mm F/1.4)2x - Large speedlights (Yongnuo TN560 Speedlight,Yongnuo TN565 Speedlight)2x - Foam DIY "Beauty Dish" reflectors2x - battery chargers (Original and 3rd party car charger)The small things I carry:1x - Off-camera shoe cord2x - extra Canon batteriesFull set of extra AA batteries for speedlights4-position AA recharger + adapterAll original cables and product manualsLarge, microfiber cleaning clothExtra SD cardsPowershot S95 battery chargerPros:- Excellent padding/protection- Lots of zippered pockets (and pockets in pockets! lol)- Lots of velcro dividers to customize with- Spacious!- Inexpensive!- Good, resilient materials (no smelly rubbers or vinyl used anywhere)Cons:- Walking around with this thing bulging out of your side is awkward. Get a backpack if you plan on walking around (much more expensive, unfortunately).- You have to tear through velcro every time you open the main compartment (annoying)- The tripod straps work for securing a tripod, but are not practical in use (center of gravity gets thrown off and it just looks awkward)For a budding/amateur photographer or videographer who wants something to store and protect their gear in, I would wholeheartedly recommend this bag!
Over the years i have had several different MP3 players. My first one was a cheap RIo Karma, and it did ok. It lasted forever. after that i proceeded to get an Ipod. Do not get an Ipod. Support is terrible and mine was constantly being sent back to the company to be fixed. I sent it back 5-6 times before i just chucked it. The Zune is my newest one, and i love it. The interface is really nice. And it has an amzingly clear screen, which also is a bit bigger then the Ipods.Pros--Big screen-Crystal clear videos-easy to instal the program, which is much like a mix between Itunes and WMP.-Wireless music sharing-easy use with the Xbox 360-Zune marketplace-pay 10 bucks a month for unlimited downloads compared to itunes.-Good sound, not great but good. About as good as the Ipods.-They come in brown!(which mine is.)-very solid button interface, doesnt feel flimsy.-also it does work with windows Vista, which it was rumored not to, as my friend is a Beta tester for it and also has a Zune, so it at least works with the Vista Beta.cons--not many aftermarket stuff for it yet.-hard to find someone else who has one to use the WiFi 0.ohopefully this is helpful to buyers. I stroongly suggest this product.
It works great, had to call Linksys people for help on how to set it up, it took some time and they were very good over the phone to set this up and how to secure it with a password.
I bought this to shoot surfing, many times I am shooting nearly into the sun or atleast intoa huge reflection, this works fairly good at cutting the glare, my only issue and who know why this happened but mine had a slight micro flaw in the glass, couldn't get it of with a microcloth, but I needed it so i kept it and dealt with it...
I ordered these headphones for my son after he had done a lot of research on which headphones were the best. They arrived in plenty of time and were in excellent condition. He was extremely pleased with his headphones.
I bought the Apex AD1500 for a great price, and nine months later, it won't play any disks. Apex says it will fix the machine for [price] plus shipping. I can't get it fixed locally because Apex won't sell parts or service information to others.While it worked, it produced good entry level sound and picture. After all, digital is digital, but I'll never buy another Apex product again.
I chose this as an anniversary gift from my company. I originally came here to check out the reviews and I must say that they gave me pause. This seemed to be a love it or hate it machine. But it was the only gift that I knew I would use so I ordered it.I made a good choice! It was easy to setup, and all that I read about it constantly cleaning itself turned out to be not true. It cleans itself 2 times per session. When I turn it on & when I turn it off. That's it!Other than that it does everything it's designed to do quickly & quietly.I expect to have it for years!
Having a cable modem and wireless router in the same unit is great. Now my surge suppressor is not filled with power bricks and wasted outlets. The power brick that comes with this unit has a cord extending from it so you have space to plug in other things into the power strip. As far as connectivity, I didn't have any major problems. It took about 30 minutes to hook up to Comcast, although it was not due anything on my side. In the previous reviews, they recommended to disable the firewall and NAT routing. I didn't have to do neither. At first I wasn't able to get a WAN IP, so the Comcast rep was giving me all sorts of instructions and suggestions. When I told them I have to disable my firewall and NAT routing, they said OK and to restart my pc. Lo and behold, the internet came up quicker than ever. All this, and I didn't really disable the firewall or NAT routing, I just told them I did. They gave me all this mumbo jumbo so that they make you think they are gods once the internet came up. However, it all boils down to them actually registering your modem......that's all. Be persistent and make sure they register your modem but be nice, or else. Other than that, they try to make you frustrated for the first couple of minutes. I am very satisfied with this gateway. Also, the Notebook adapter (WPC54G) was installed and running in less than 5 minutes. My wireless network is fast.
After running my camera's battery down transferring 1G of photos into my 3 year-old HP notebook with USB 1.1, it is refreshing to be able to do the same task in a few minutes and still have plenty of juice left in my camera battery (and notebook battery, too).
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 put one of these in an MTX box under the rear seat in my GMC Sierra, and fed it with an old Profile amp with a cap, and, let me tell you, it hits hard for being in such a tiny box! Great product!
Purchased these speakers to go into a room that is 20 by 17 feet. The center speaker produces clear voices that stand out from the front left and right speakers. These speakers were paired with an Onkyo 604 receiver and sound great. I used the mic set up feature of the Onkyo and got better sound than me trying to set up the speakers manually. I do think I will order the AVIA II HD video and audio set up disc once it becomes available in the HD DVD format.I hooked up the subwoofer according to option 1 in the manual. Out from the Sub port on the receiver. No other speakers are attached to the subwoofer. I am happy with the subwoofer for this size room.
I didn't know much about camera back packs - jsut searched Amazon and found this one. It was considerabley less expensive that I thought I would have to spend so I ordered.I happen to own a Canon camera - but the brand really wasn't important to meI am not sure what the more expensive one offer - this one has all I need and more. Lots of sapce, adjustable compartments, the camera sits on top for quick access and there are lots of other compartments.Made of high quality material - not water proof, but it would hold up long enough to take other measures in a downpour.I have looked at others and they can't touch this for the price
This player is great. The sound is absolutely terrific, better than the iPod in my opinion. I haven't really used the Zune store for much other than sync'ing my music, so I can't give any feedback on that part.The one thing that people seem to complain about is that Zune doesn't have a scroll wheel, but that's the advantage of Zune. The navigation is so much better. Instead of clicking back 5 times, it has the twist across the top for navigation. I love it, once again, Microsoft comes through with functionality instead of looking pretty like the Apple.
I got this lens to replace the kit lens that came with my Canon EOS 30D. This lens is definitely a more "substantial " lens than the kit lens. Even though the outer housing is plastic, it has a metal mount and seems very durable and sturdy. The IS really helps to improve the image quality induced by my unsteady hand. The USM is very fast and quiet. I have read accounts of this lens not being able to lock on, but I have not had any issues with it in varying (including low) lighting conditions. I know the lens supports FTM focus, but I have not tried it yet. I like the focal length range on this lens. At 17mm even with the 1.6x multiplier, the angle is very wide. The only drawback to this lens for me is at 17mm there is significant barrel distortion. My test shots my next shot was at 24mm and the distortion was completely gone at this focal length. It's not a showstopper though since it is easily corrected in Photoshop. Of all the lenses I plan to get, (Sigma 30mm 1.4, Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II, and the Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM), this will most likely be the lens I keep on the camera most of the time, using the others as opportunities warrant.
I love my Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Speakers with Ported Subwoofer. My friends are buying a set too. If you want a non-technical review, then here goes. I was instantly pleased with this set. I also own Ohms, and Advent speakers on other stereo equipment, so I know good sound when I hear it. The set up was very easy, delivery was quick. The price was right! The style of the speakers look very modern and the subwoofer fits comfortable under my new glass computer table. The on/off switch is located easily on the speaker. The sound quality is good for my computer use. I don't blast the neighbors, nor do I make the floor boards move with the base sounds, even though the speakers have the capacity to do so. If you are interested in a good pair of speakers for a computer to listen to your tunes, then I recommend these speakers. Enjoy!
To get absolute use out of this machine I would recommend the SanDisk 1 gig memory (inserts in top of 5555 easily .. about 300 bucks), Pocket map navigator (absolutely wonderful about 350 bucks) Sierra wireless aircard 750 (so you can use it as a cell)and Microsoft voice recognition (works great) so you can select and play your tunes. This is a brilliantly designed machine.. more usability just keeps popping out of it every day. One fair warning.. it's hell to learn to run correctly. The documentation is terrible but tech support has been patient during my dozen or so phone calls for help. I have dropped this machine and it still works so it is durable. The 5555 makes all other PDA's look like junk once you are on top of it. Forget the expense.. just buy it, fight it and make it work to do the things you want it to do. Oh, and download the software so you can watch movies on it too (another 50 bucks). You can put about 8 movies on the san disk. Don't waste money with the double expansion pack, get the single, it will still fit in your shirt pocket and do all the above.
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Very easy to use a/v amp for both professional and home use. I use it professionally when doing multiple recordings on-location. The quality is exceptional. The only gripe I would have is the power connection as it is located on top with all the other a/v connections just below the the a/v inputs. It would have been preferable to have it on the side away from all the cables.
It served the purpose of connecting my RCA subwoofer cable to the female Coaxial connection on the wall and works wonderful so far.
I got the product on time, but regret purchasing it from a non-Amazon carrier, the product was defective but I have limited mobility and didnt have a chance to return it. I still have it and it's been over a year, it died several times, gave my computer a virus that was on the device and I had to buy a battery before it would work.... Your probably wondering why I don't sell it on here, it is because there is a WAY updated version of this. Nobody would want it
I love my Tamron 17-50 f2.8. It's my standard lens on my D300. It focuses fast and accurately - no over / under focusing that others have had. The fact that it is f2.8 right though is fabulous and keeps my flash use to a minimum. I also get great close-ups (the macro is so good I rarely use my Nikkor 60mm Micro) and I can open it right up to get a tiny DoF. This means that I've been able to dump my 50mm f1.4 since the 2.8 is wide enough. I compared to the Nikon and was tempted to go native since all my other lenses (12-24; 70-300VR and 60mm Micro) are all Nikon. But this lens bowled me over with great crisp images, its light weight and low cost. Heck, the Nikon is not three times as good, but it is three times as expensive! My only real complaint is build quality - it's not bad, but it's not up to Nikon standards. But then again, it's one third the cost. Did I mention earlier that this Tamron is great value? Buy this fella and use the change to get a nice ultra wide like the Nikon 12-24 (my other favourite lens).I feel really sorry for folks who have had the focussing issue - that's bad news. All I can say is that mine is fine and I love it so much it stays on all the time.
I am very pleased with this device. It is very accurate and helpful directing our travels. The touch screen menus are very user friendly; even those not technically savvy should have no trouble with this device. The only negative I have experienced is a tendency of the unit to fall off the windshield if both the window and suction cup are cold when it is first installed. Also the maps in our area are out of date, but so are all the map programs on the Internet, so I don't feel it is Garmin's fault. I bought this for my wife for Christmas, now I want one as well!
Save so much time instead of transferring to the computer from 8mm and you can delete and edit as you go unlike dvd models. I don't feel that I have to be choosy of what I record because there is so much space and I can delete if I don't like it. The touch screen is awesome and easy to navigate. There are not many video effects but the quality makes up for it. Still image capturing is a bit of guess work trying to snap the shot and you end up snapping a different shot. For still image I still use my digital camera, but the still image quality of the camcorder is really nice if you can get a good steady shot. Over all, I love it and take it everywhere with me since it's small enough. Not crazy about the battery life but have not yet experienced a dead battery when shooting.
I've always had good performance from Verbatim products, from audio mag tape through floppy diskettes to modern media. And I appreciate the lower price compared to the bigger name brands.
I've installed several of these, maybe 6 or 7 so far, at my workplace. I have most of them connected to Zebra label printers, they are very easy to set up and we've had very few issues with them, and nothing a simple reboot wouldn't cure.Just here checking the price on getting a couple more and thought I would put in my 2 worth on how they have performed for us. Good luck!
Just set-up and mounted new speakers using these mounts. Installation was easy and had no problems with tightening or anchors as some previous reviewers had. My husband wanted me to wait until he got home because he thought it would be to difficult for me to figure out but I guess "even a cavewoman can do it". I love the versatility of these mounts. We have vaulted ceilings in our family room with a little nook (with built-in entertainment center) that I used the extension to mount to the ceiling and on the other side of the room, I mounted to the wall without the extension. The only suggestion I have is figure out how you want your speakers to face/angle before really tightening down and always tighten the set screws closets to the wall, then the angle screw and last, the set screw closest to the speakers. It really makes it easier to reach and adjust.
I got both of these units...everything in the other reviews is accurate...but the sirius wins:The myfi scheduled recordings mean nothing since my stations like XMU and XM Cafe don't change content much in any given two week period. Th s50 wins here cause you can screen and keep tunes were the XM unit rewrites over memory. I only like 1 out ten songs I here on any station, so you need the ability to collect the 10th song you like. Also, the s50 starts recording as it picks up a station...no need to program a schedule. If you want 8 hrs of the Chill station, turn it on before you go to bed and that what you get. It like tivo in this sense, when the thing is on it going directly to memory. Remember this is Tivo for sat. radio. Ask a tivo user the last time they watch anything live other the sports and special events....doing live content is so 90s....
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!!
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 .
This product is super, but there is absolutely no external DVD product that will play region one encoded movies on a mac (legally). Windows systems will play commercial movies and read data and burn unencoded blank dvds. Mac systems just burn on blank dvds and read dvds.I do not know why the problem exists, but mac users who want to WATCH dvd commercially enoded movies instead of just access and burn data need to get a combo or super drive installed.
I use this product with Bluetooth speakers that I use on the patio. It works fine but there is a problem. I was unaware that I should unplug the transmitter after charging it for no more than 4 hours. If it is plugged in for more than that, the battery begins to lose its ability to maintain a charge. There is nothing in the product information to inform the new buyer of that issue. Unfortunately, I now have 2 transmitters.
Got this model with an all new system but it never worked. The first one only produced a greenish pixel page regardless of what was scanned. After fighting with Compaq they sent a replacement which only produces barcodes regardless of what was scanned. Tried their updated drivers but those worked worse than the originals which froze my system six times during install alone. I was forced to do a system restore in the end after working through a crippled OS to try and remove the drivers. Actually the number two worst experience I've ever had with any computer system or component. Still trying to get Compaq to honor their warranty.
The overal build, body operation and lense quality is superb. Unless you have some very specific needs from a dSLR when comparing features, this camera can win your heart easily.It is backward compatible with virtually every lense Pentax and third party companies have made for Pentax cameras. The viewfinder is comparable to that of the Canon 20D, and the DS really supports manual focusing unlike most other digital SLR's. The DL follows closely. The focusing screen can be swapped easily with an available 3 or 4 options to chose from, including one by a third party named Katz Eye Optics. I have heard good results with that split center microprism focusing screen as it allows you to manually focus better like the good old SLR days.The autofocus motor is a little slower than the competition, but it is highly accurate and offers eleven focus points to chose from. For most general purposes it is fast enough. The thing about Pentax is that it is not the best with one particular feature (except lense quality) but it can do everything very well. This makes it overal VERY good.The optical quality of Pentax lenses is as good if not better than the competition and at a lower price, perhaps from the lower demand from consumers. Nonetheless, even the kit lense blows away the competition.Noise level is not a factor, and in my opinion is controlled better than Canons and Nikons giving more of a resemblance to real film grain. Although, it is still much more usable at ISO 3200 than film cameras are.If you love to take pictures then get into Pentax. If you would rather have the most advanced technology and have the camera take the pictures for you, then look elsewhere but consider that Pentax will be soon coming out with possibly image stabilization integrated in a new 10 megapixel pro spec body, and an 18 megapixel medium format sensor camera at the end of 2006.The only downside at this point is that desirable Pentax lenses can be difficult to find, but they are coming out with some new models soon also.
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
While the sound quality of the headphones is good, the cords are of different lengths. I don't see how this is supposed to work, but it looks really funny and is inconvenient. Don't buy these.
Went shopping this season and couldn't find a CD/DVD Wallet that holds more than 200. This was a much needed item it will help me dissolve the clutter of a CD/DVD rack.
The ads is misleading, it can not match the need for a photographer with long lens. Look at the demo image in product description, What I can tell you is these two lens are all medium length.long lens+body > height of bottom apartment plus 4 inch.So you can not put the lens-attached SLR vertically like the demo image shows.long lens+body = width of bottom apartment.example: a 70-300mm lens attached to SLR camera, i have to either put it in top apartment (which is assumed to hold jackets, lunch and other stuffs according to ads), or i have to remove all "wall"s from the bottom apartment to lay down the camera and leaving "un-walled" little space for two medium-size lens.
OK, so some background. I'm 50 years old............consider myself a music lover and love good quality in all I buy. I have been looking for some good headphones for about a month or so.............bought some Bose AE2's.............they are good and very comfortable but I was disappointed by the lack of bass. Now, this said even with my Fiio E6 headphone amp driving them. So I'm a basshead.............went to the headphone gurus..............head-fi and another source of reams of information that would make your head spin. They speak a different language..................'audiophiliaish' or something like that. Maybe they think too much and have to justify spending $500 and up on phones but here's the thing - and getting to the point of this review - these Skullcandy subwoofer phones SOUND GREAT. Again, they are being used through my iPod or iPad, and the aforementioned Fiio E6 amp (you guys/gals have GOT TO try one of these), and are amazing. Nothing is lacking - not the highs, not the mids, not the soundstage...............and the bass is all you want and more. Anyone who has complained about these being nothing more than vibration sources are either using a dead battery in the subwoofer inline control or just turned it up too high. The bass response is PERFECT when you tune it with the dial. Very simple and I may never use my Bose phones again. I was going to buy the Sony XB500's when they finally fixed the supply chain but doubt it now................
I bought a pair of these headphones based on a review I read in a magazine. It said something about being the most bang for the buck.Although I prefer the earpiece wires to be symmetrical in length, the different lengths were not a big deal for me.They look great, and the fit of the headphones themselves is very good (comfortable and will not easily fall out).The issue I have with these is the sound quality. For headphones which sit directly in the ear canal, they sound a little too muffled for my taste. I was expecting a much cleaner/crisper sound from them.Although they are not terrible, I find them to be lacking in the fidelity department.Would I buy them again? The answer is no, which is why I only gave the item 2 stars.
I had the older version the i-trip that went on top. I really like the fact it works as a transmitter and a charger at the same time. It works great and is super easy to work. Just find a open station and tune the i-trip and you're jamming.
Excellent very good product works perfectly, excellent camera and sold it to buy a more modern but at the time I resolved this camera perfectly and last for years to use it, thanks.
worked great for about 2 months then the sound got all distorted making it worthless. Do not buy, it is a waste of your money
I HAD THIS THING FOR ONE DAY AND IT TURN MY LIFE AROUND I GET UP TO 5 MILES RANGE ON THE RADIO THANKS ALOT COBRA FOR MAKING A GREAT RADIO 10-4
Only thing i will say if you buy this make sure the your amp wont blow the fuse i havent had it blow yet but then again im not pushing a monster amp just a kenwood 300 watt people keep saying its crap but really its not there hooking up "Nitrous to a Stock Honda Civic" and expect it not to fail
I got this before the reviews pointed out what I should have known. This is a 20-amp plug. Stupid, I know; the model we we used to getting had been discontinued, and this was the replacement. I blindly bought this one. I should have noticed, because it is written clearly in the description it is a 20 amp product, but it still might have been nice to include a picture of the plug. Now, I have four of these I need to return.
I haven't had any problems in any of my players using these. I've burned about 40 DVDs so far, and these seem to give me the best results.
My husband and I were looking for a simple speaker system that we could plug our phones into-- he is an iPhone fanatic and I love my android. We wanted something small and uncomplicated to use at a hospital for the upcoming birth of our daughter. We looked at a number of the iPod type docking stations but found that the speakers were not as substantial compared to the CA-3090. And we wanted a standard auxiallary audio plug so any type of media device can be used.This was one of the few times I did not purchase on Amazon- wish I had! We bought ours through the local military exchange, thinking it would be the lowest price-- but Amazon is actually lower!Sound quality-- I was amazed at the richness coming out of these little speakers. When I read the box that said it offered 18 watts total system, it doesn't sound like a lot. But I realized that I'm not planning on using this for a dance party- when I set it up to test it out, the sound (rock, jazz, spoken voice) filled the room in a very natural way.So this is a great choice if you are looking for a small, compact system that you can put in your home or office (or in our case- the hospital room!) Money well spent.
I was looking for something to take with me to a summer camp. I have a non-iPod MP3 player, which rules out a lot of the nifty iPod accessories (including portable speakers).Pros - Decent sound for under $50.Cons - Not as portable as I'd like. The woofer unit, while cool looking, lacks a handle for easy transport ... The satellite speakers plugs have have unique shapes to make sure they are plugged into the proper receptables on the woofer, and it took me a minute to figure them out ... These speakers are not as loud as I would like them to be, especially outdoors. If you want to engage in speaker wars with your neighbor, perhaps this is not the product for you.Overall, though, a good value for the money.
This is my second hand held from Gamin. I am replacing a ten year old etrex that has work great over the years. If that is any indication this new unit should perform just as long only with a more accurate receiver.
I was thrilled with this Notebook Cooler for about a year... then it periodically would start shutting off unless I angled the cord in a certain direction. After doing that for about two months, it quit working altogether. I'd expected it to last longer... it wasn't "cheap" by any means, but hey...we had a good, solid run for a while there.
i BOUGHT THIS LACIE CAUSE I NEEDED IT FOR SPACE AND ALSO BECAUSE I WORK ON VIDEO EDITING. THE SET UP IS EXTREMELY EASY. ADVICE: READ THE MANUAL FIRST !!!IT COMES ON A CD AS A PDF. IF YOU WORK WITH A PC PLATAFORM U NEED TO RE FORMAT THE DISK TO NTFS WHICH IS NOT SO EASY WITH THIS UNIT AND YOU MUST DO IT THRU THE WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR, NEVERTHELESS EVERYTHING IS IN THE MANUAL AND VERY VERY EASY TO FOLLOW, ONCE YOU'VE DONE WHAT THEY TELL YOU TO DO... YOU'R DONE!!! THE REASON FOR THE 4 STARS: A LITLLE BIT HUMMMMISH ON THE DESK.
Outstanding product -- I have been using it for a year without any problems--files as large as 7.5 gb were uploaded and moved without a problem. It does have to be connected to the computer USB port; some hubs cannot handle that much data. Plus you need to use your computer program to disconnect vs. doing a hot disconnect. If you follow these simple and normal rules you will not encounter any problems.
Opened these and burned a CD. Does not play in car stereo. Does not play in normal CD player. Will be returning.
After a few weeks the thing just fried. All devices plugged into it went off. The rest button did nothing. Exactly the same as what Douglas Schifter wrote in a previous review. No damage to any devices but I don't even thing there was a power surge. The lights (plugged in elsewhere) did not flicker. The thing just burned out. That's not very "Monster". I've replaced it with a surge/power strip made for computers (3000 joules protection) that was half the price of the Audio/Video Monster version (1400 joules protection). Monster is overpriced and inferior.
I read the reviews and I have to agree with the one that were having problems with the ink being out (according to the printer) and still having more than half the ink left. What I hated was the Brothers website did not address this problem,especially when so many people were having the same problem
Easy to use (with apple itunes on both Mac and PC platforms), and has a much larger capacity than most flash-memory based MP-3 players of similar price. No display for tract selection, but you can play in random or sequential order, and can "skip to next tract" when desired. Also can be configured to have a portion of the memory act as a USB data memory stick on either Mac or PC. Very small and light.
Terrible. I know it was used but it was also non working. Where device hooks in is broken and is falling off. Looks like someone tried to glue it on.
Works perfect with monster 4 gauge cable. Need the right crimper. I took mine to a pro shop to do the install for me.
I purchased this center channel to complete all the Cerwin-Vega speakers I have. I was a little leary on it with the big floorstanding E-712's with a 98dB rating and this only being 92dB, but I was surprised. I actually have to turn this down to hear the other speakers. Tonal quality is good and it's being run by a Yamaha rx-v2095 with 100w/ch. Between the Yamaha's good reproduction and Cerwin-vega's performance its a good match together. Definitely would recommend this center channel with old or new Cerwin-vega.
Funny, my experience is comparable to the first review. It had red lines at first, then the digital readout stopped working altogether. Two weeks out of warranty (one year old), I tried cleaning it, but that didn't help at all. Two months out of warranty, it stopped working altogether. I probably played 30 or so DVD's on it altogether, if that.Just a suggestion: If you do decide to get one of these, buy an extended warranty so you can at least get it repaired.
It's just what I was looking for. I can see where I am on Maps; see which direction I'm going in and/or need to be going in using the Compass; see how fast I've been going; see where I've gone with Tracks; mark where I've been with Waypoints; view my elevation changes via the Altimeter. I'm very happy with my Garmin GPSMap 60CSx!
This is a great TV, I have no complaints. The 720p is all you need at this size and probably a 50 inch as well. My shipping was fast, but this review is based on the TV only. Loaded with features and an incredible color palette, make this a top 42 inch TV. Recommended.
Great lens! The telephoto works very well. Nice clear pictures. I haven't tried the macro yet. In fact, I'm still getting used to how to get the most out of this lens.
i have this printer for 6 months now without problem, though it already costed me a number of ink cardridges. i calculated it only makes about 50 print-outs per inkcardridge and i do not understand why it does so. website says it should print about 250- 450 for thr 9m, or 10ml ink cardridge.and i use it in fastdraft format which should save ink, not waste it. HP tech support suggested the ink cardridge was faulty, but how many faulty ink cardridges?i' m still trying to figure out what is wrong with it, or what i do wrong to make it waste the ink. with the cardridges i bought up to now, i could buy another cheaper printer and be also more economical.
I spent most of one day trying to get this to work, calling Belkin's helpless desk in some third world country, who spoke broken English. I was trying to move my files (not programs) & settings from a windows XP to a windows Vista computer. Save your time & money, use the windows vista software that comes with the computer, and some kind of storage & transfer device (flash, CD's, portable hard drive). I returned it. Should have paid more attention to the ratings !
I purchased the BA II Plus for a graduate course in Corporate Finance, my first finance course, and the calculator has proved immensely useful. It greatly simplifies complex financial problems and saves a lot of time compared to working out the same problems with Excel. For a whole class of problems, it comes through where traditional or scientific calculators are stumped. It was a course requirement for me, and will be an indispensable tool for anyone else dealing with the same material. Incidentally, this model also comes in cheaper than a slightly sleeker professional model whose main non-cosmetic advantage is the addition of a few extra keys I certainly haven't needed yet. No regrets so far in not upgrading!
First, in the interest of full disclosure, I offer the following qualifier to my review: I am what I would call a "casual user" of earphones, and a relative newbie. After all, I've had my iPod for less than a year, and I primarily listen to audio books. Now then... with that out of the way... SWEET JUMPIN' CATFISH -- these headphones are nothing short of spectacular!!I have owned three pairs of earbud-style headphones -- the iPod originals, a pair of cheapies, and these. In the comfort department, these Sonys are hands down the most comfortable headphones -- of ANY type -- that I have ever owned. The silicone earbuds (three sizes are included), and their small size take care of that. And as previously alluded to, the sound is pulse-quickening! (Yes, I am listening to music at the moment as opposed to an audio book!) The silicone earbuds seal out exterior noise (I would advise against driving with them in!) thereby allowing the phenomenal frequency response and efficiency of the drivers to be fully appreciated.Lastly, the cord keeper and carrying case is a nice finishing touch. Money WELL spent.
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.
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.
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.
Price and customer service are what made this purchase outstanding. One battery came dis-formed and would not fit in the camera or charge. The company quickly replaced it. It also doesn't have the charge of life of the original batteries. However I can get 10 of these for the price of a single Minolta battery. A great trade-off in my book - the most bang for the buck. Will buy more and use this vendor for future battery purchases.
I bought this amp and I HATE it. This component left BLACK, NON-removable, stained FOOTPRINTS on my once beautiful component table. Endless hassles for menu options that don't make sense, outputs that output for some things and not others (for instance: their "multi-out" will only output cd sound, and if you were to listen to a DVD the sound would cease for no apparent reason). 5 channel stereo should pass analog signal, but it doesn't. So I tried the "tape" outputs, and the FM radio comes out too now (hooray!) but still no DVD sound passes through the analog out. There is no method to their madness. The "hall" effect is horrible, turn it on and then put your head in between the center speaker and right-front to hear this horrid zig-zag featureless chop they call "hall" mode. uggh, I hate this amp.
Do not buy the linksys wrt54g (non L )each new version, linksys cuts back on the flash storage and amount of memory in order to prevent people from loading custom firmwarethis has a side effect of making the router slow and unstable especially when using bit torrent because all connections require buffer space to be allocated to them, they also require cpu time, cut back on the cpu speed and memory, and you reduce the amount of connections the router can handle before becoming slow and unstable(if you wondered why your wrt54g V8 lagged and cause the internet to become really slow even though your torrent download was only going at like 10KB/s , thats because of the changes linksys made to their router mainly reducing the memory and cpu speed, ps don't go on clock speed alone, open the router up and look ad the model number of the CPU and while you have it opened, get a wax based thermal pad and a chipset heatsink and place it on the cpu, then run a network benchmark like ixchariot which will max out the cpu load of the router. that will cause the thermal pad to bond properly and the chipset heatsink will allow the router to run cooler, which will allow for a higher overclock )Linksys hates it when a version of DDWRT is made for their routerso they try to prevent this by cutting the memory and flash storage in half , each new version of the wrt54g (non L ) has less and less memory. the CPU is also of lower quality, even though on some of the models the clock speed will be the same, the model of cpu will be a slower model. since most custom firmware is more cpu intensive and use more memoryDDWRT is a more stable and faster firmware and has some of the best QOS features (A properly setup QOS will make it so you will never have lag due to a bandwidth hog as you will be able to prioritize ports and different computers)
Memorex is the best brand of cd-r available today. Definitely worth the money. Plus buying in bulk is the best way to go because when your burner miffs a burn (it's bound to happen 10% of the time), it's easier to toss the cd cause it was so cheap.
I had the 70-200 L F/4 usm without the IS, I returned that lens. Without IS it was not worth keeping for me, to many blurry pictures(must be on a tripod) So I exchanged it for this 70-300 IS USM about the same price too. Love it!! Made it all worth while. It's pretty good at up close, not a macro lens. Great with 300mm, Clear and sharp at all ranges. nice walk around lens for me. Very Happy with this purchase.
I highly recommend the Bose Wave Radio II after having one for a month, here are the pros and cons:PROS:* Excellent sound quality and volume. Plays the full sound spectrum well - from deep bass notes to high octave soprano. Can turn the volume up to "very loud" before sound distortion is audible, so it's easy to listen to the radio from one room while working in another or while cleaning the house.* Small space requirements. Easily fits on top of a bedside cabinet along with the bedside lamp. Remote control is right-sized too, only slightly larger than a credit card.* Good features. The alarm clock works well and the input jack comes in handy if you want to listen to a CD or XM satellite radio through a portable external player.* Ease of use. Very intuitive and easy-to-use design on the remote control and the radio, was able to use everything without referencing the product manual.* Esthetics and envy. This radio looks great, people ask about it when they see it.* Resale value. You won't find a used Bose Wave radio for cheap on eBay or the Amazon marketplace, Bose radios tend to hold their resale value well over time.* Made in America. You may feel more patriotic after buying it.CONS:* Cost. Definitely more expensive than other radios, but considering the quality and resale value, it's probably a good value overall. If you have a rewards credit card, the radio might be obtained (for "free") by using accumulated credit card points -- many credit card points catalogs (i.e., Diners Club Rewards catalog) have the Wave Radio.Overall, an excellent product and highly recommended. Keep up the good work Bose!
Easy to use, and perfect quality recordings. I purchased additional Fuji DVD-RAM and Memorex DVD-R discs and they work fine. The DVD-R recordings are also compatible with my other (Sony) DVD player.
I've tried several versions of USB 10-key devices. They all tend to have an unusual layout, small keys and/or unresponsive "mushy" keys.I do accounting work and use my 10-key by touch. These inexpensive versions just did not get the job done.This Goldtouch model is the best one I've ever tried. The keys have just the right response to touch. The keys are all in the typical 10-key location and the "+" sign is not miniature as it is on many inexpensive models.My only suggestion would be to add a tilt feature so it didn't have to be flat on the desk.Otherwise, if you've been searching and searching, this one is well worth 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 purchased this memory card to go into a LG800G Tracfone. It fit easily and worked well. Doubled my memory!
Much better than the epson cx5200 I had. The only drawback I see is , it is hard to read the LCD monitor,you have to be just in the right position.
I was skeptical about ordering a "used/returned" Zune. It is fine. Works like a dream. I love that it has the FM tuner where the iPods don't come with them. We got the order right away without any trouble.
The size it's perfect to my WD External HD Passport. The outer material seems really good, and the design is well made! Seems that you external HD are very safe in there.
SimpleShare 500 GB Network Attached Storage with iShare Remote AccessGreat basic product. Exactly what I was looking for in a time of need and on a small budget. Instead of trying to fileserve one of my computers, I figured "What the heck?" I simply wanted something that I can store data, music and movies to share over the Internet with friends and family. I have had this thing for about a month.-Pro's- Cheap, i.e., inexpensive. Easy to set up. No downloading of proprietary programs for computers on the network. Quiet. Has 2 USB ports for HD expansion and a printer. Does not overheat (is on 24 hours a day every day). Simple instructions for set up through router. Great overall beginner NAS.-Con's-Slow transfer speeds from within the network and even slower speeds over the Internet (was to be expected anyway -10/100 ethernet an all). Setting up NAS through router was...ok, but that's because I fool around with the thing enough to sort of know what I'm doing; a beginner might find it a little confusing at first. Internet access sometimes hangs, especially when someone else is downloading from it. Browsing NAS from the Internet is so basic, it's bad. The page is not customizable and files are sorted out of the order. For a new person surfing my NAS, I have to explain to them to make sure and look to see if what they're looking at is either a file, or a file directory. Now for the biggest minus - the NAS has ample room with 500GB, but I went ahead and threw on two 400GB HDs. Before throwing them on, I went ahead and filled one complete HD with movies. I threw it on the NAS and told my brother to go on the Internet and download a movie to test download time. Because the drive was formatted in NTFS, the NAS made it read-only, meaning you can see what's on the HD, but not download it. There's nothing telling you what format the external HDs must be in in order to be able to download from them. I went surfing and found that Simpletech did not want to pay royalties to make the NAS NTFS compatible...bummer. It required me to download a nice DOS utility called fat32format.exe. The NAS would work with drives formatted in FAT. SO I used this utility to format my 400GB HD into FAT, and it works like a charm (keep in mind the FAT file size limit of 4gb). If some one knows of what format external HD's need to be, clue me in, otherwise, the set up I have now works fine.Overall- don't let the Con's list fool you. I am happy with my purchase. It's speed versus price. I can work with the quarky browsing and speed issues, and with the quick format fix of external HDs, I'm good to go, especially considering Amazon's cheap price (which was one of the cheapest on the net).UPDATE!!!!I've had this thing for over a year now and am convinced that it was one of the best computer buys I've ever made.-I switched Internet providers and getting the i-Share to bust through the new firewall is mind boggling and frustrating, no matter. I did end up turning one of my CPUs into an FTP because it has over 1TB of stuff I always use. Regardless, the NAS has many uses. It is media central for all 10 of my computers.-I created another folder called CPU Build, where I house all the essential programs I use when building or working on computers. I never have to use a CD ROM as I access the NAS to upload all of the programs I need to download. When there's a new program or update, I save it to the NAS as opposed to each and every computer.-I also purchased a new photo printer. I hooked it up to the NAS and now every computer in the house has access to it. Very nice feature.-I took the HD off the NAS because I'm using it in another CPU, but it's nice to know if I need to, I can hook up another one in a quick.-It's a handy tool and makes having networked folders a snap.-It has never crashed, failed, overheated, made noise, or anything of the sort (on 24/7 for over a year and counting).-The file sharing amongst my home networked CPUs is quick, still slow over the Internet (before changing service providers).-I can also allow access to the NAS through FTP - a really nice feature that still allows me to share what's on that drive.-I also created a separate folder that can only be accessed at home so only CPUs on the home network can use.-By the way, if I do decide to use the i-Share feature when I get my lazy self to figure how to get http through the firewall, changing the settings in the NAS is simple and Simpletech sends you confirmation e-mails that you've changed a setting.Even though I currently am not using the i-Share feature, I still highly recommend this product.Update: It finally died at the end of 2011. It was great when it worked, but a nightmare when it died. What died was the ethernet part of the NAS, meaning the HD was in perfect shape; however, the format in which everything was saved on that particular HD could not be read by a Win XP or Win 7 machine when the HD was hooked directly to it. So I lost all of my data, but gained a new 500GB IDE HD. Basically, all the data that gets written onto the HD can only be read by the device, so I ensured my new NAS (now called personal clouds) worked on and off the network and connected to any computer. I now use the Seagate GoFlex series.
PROS: for the money: nice variety of features; comfortable size and weight; interface that's easy to learn and use; many cheap aftermarket accessories available; impressive battery life; ability to replace battery is nice...hopefully replacement batteries will still be available years in the future.CONS: (minor) the voice record button on the left side is easily pressed accidentally, disrupting music (an annoyance while running); you cannot queue up songs while a song is playing; apparently playlists are difficult to create.After a month, I'm quite pleased. Note, I use this solely for music, so I cannot speak to the photo or video capabilities.
These headphones are amazing. I just upgraded from E2C's and I do think it was a worthwhile upgrade. Once I put foam sleeves on these, squished the foam down real good, put it in my ears and let the foam expand for a tight seal... Oh My GOD the sound is so good, so full and clear and the isolation is fantastic. In fact, I have to be a little careful because I can't hear anything but the music, I'm developing my lip reading skills so I can figure out what people are saying to me!I've tested the isolation on my lawnmower, tractor and airplane and its the best I've found yet; and believe me that lawnmower is loud!! All I can hear is a pleasant thrumming sound in the background of my music :)I love how small and light these are compared to the E2, I also like the soft rubber sleeves which aren't available on the E2 but the foam is the best. Also, I find that the tube is smaller than the E2 which means they go into my ears more easily and stay in there better.Yes they are expensive, if you don't want to spend that much money then go for the E2 which sound almost as good and are a LOT cheaper.
The Aero 1550 is an excellent PDA and more. It's unfortunate that this PDA is not as widely distributed other PDA units. Syncing is seemless and easy. The ability to view/edit Word and Excel files is a definite plus. The transcriber handwriting recognition program enables you to write ANYWHERE on screen as if it were a true notepad --not a 1 inch Palm text box. Purchase a memory card and you have a seemless, portable hard drive for MP3s or large email attachments. Use Microsoft money for all your finances. The OS is Microsoft Pocket PC and let's face it, it's only a matter of time before Bill Gates and the boys destroy competitors (Palm, Visor) and gain marketshare to become the dominant PDA OS software on the market (anyone remember Word Perfect). It wouldn't suprise me to soon see the extinction of the traveling business man with a laptop-- a Pocket PC PDA will soon do all the tricks. The Aero 1550 is miles ahead of the competion when measuring bang for the buck.
Once again, the devil is in the details. The case for storing and transporting the tangle of wires, plug, and buds is virtually useless because its design does not accommodate the product easily and it is a pain to try to use. Since portability is a main function and one doesn't always wear the ear-phones, the ease and security of where they are kept is an issue. The case is well-made, just the means and design for use are lacking.
The Executive Leather Style Pack is a welcome addition to my iPAQ. It covers most of the bezel to protect the unit from scratches and scruff marks while not taking away easy access to the iPAQ's screen, buttons, or control pad. It's functionality is second only to it's enhancement of the iPAQ's sleek look.
I bought this review for a friend after hers was stolen. According to her, I bought it for only slightly more than her old one, but hers was one-gig while this one was two! She says it works fabulously and hasn't had any problems yet (except that she's always running the battery into the ground!) Great product overall.
Good Evening Gentlemen, I really do the experience I had to live with this seller was excellent, the sales and excellent treatment. The congratulations. So it works.Thank you very much.Buenas Noches Se&ntilde;ores, de verdad que la experiencia que me toco vivir con este vendedor fue excelente, la venta y el trato excelente. Los Felicito. Asi se trabaja.Muchas Gracias.
Speaking from the perspective of a graphic designer . . . Colors are spectacular. Speed is blazing fast. Beyond my expectations.
i used this cover for about 3 months and it worked amazing. i droped it soo many times and it didn't damage my nano at all!...but when ever i took it off my nano was soo dirty inside! i'm not sure if it was bc i had a clear protective skin on it or what but i messed it up pretty good!i do suggest you buy this product, just clean it often if you don't want it to mess your ipod up!
Great, affordable, deep bass, old school look. These were on CNET's top 5 headphones under $100. One problem I had was they have a small hook on one side that allows you to fold them up, well I have dreds and it kept getting stuck in my hair. Easy solution, I just bent the hook flat and now it doesn't happen.
The device works very well, but I had to call for tech support twice for it to work. Tech support did not complete the installation on the first call, but did on the second.
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!
I bought myself the two-lens kit for Christmas, having previously owned a handful of point-and-shoot digitals from Kodak, HP and Fujifilm, and I felt I was reaching the point where I needed an SLR to keep improving. I decided to go with the E-500 for several reasons, including but not limited to:--Good LCD screen, with a wide viewing angle and YRGB histograms available--Excellent tonal response, with the rich colours that Oly are justly famous--Dust filter that, in six months of heavy shooting has worked flawlessly. I've never seen a speck of dust in a shot, and I laugh at Canon / Nikon users when I see them swabbing off ther sensors--Kit lenses about as good as you can expect kit lenses to be--Good power-on and shot-to-shot times--Excellent menu system that (despite some reviews to the contrary) put every setting you could ever expect to change during a shoot at your fingertips--Very good ergonomics - it won't slip out of your hand, and is comfortable to hold (unlike, say, the Rebel XT), has a good weight, and has all the buttons exactly where your fingers expect them to beOf course, it's not perfect, and for less than $1000 (including two lenses!) you can't expect to get a pro-level camera, but I think it hit the balance of features and cost very nicely. The autofocus can be a little sluggish in low light, especially if you've turned off the AF illuminator (which has a tendency to annoy people). The buffer could be bigger - shooting in RAW, you can take about 4 pictures before you need to release the shutter and start again. Noise gets pretty high above ISO 1000, but not many people use such fast speeds too often, and it's no worse than the grain on a decent ISO 400 film, and it's not so bad that Noise Ninja can't make it go away, so it's not an issue.I think I've taken about 20,000 pictures with this camera, and I've never had a problem with it. Certainly there have been badly-exposed, out-of-focus shots, but they're my fault and not the camera's.
I just bought this little device. I have had nothing but problems with it since day one. I have wrote tech. support and they have not been very supportive. They did say they were sorry that their software wasnt working with my computer. It has worked a couple of times but with no sound or color. And yes I have set the conf. every different way possible.
Be careful if you want to use it with Linksys router. Someone seemed to make it work. But I had no luck making it work on all my 3 PCs (Win 98, 2000 and XP) even after I spent more than 3 hours on the phones with customer support technicians. So I had to return it. The only plus side of my whole experience is that the customer support response is very quick. All of my calls were answered in 1-2 minutes while it took me more than 1 hour to reach Linksys support people.
Hey, If you could find a man that was all in one, wouldn't you want him too.
Just right, Big enough to hold a few bits abd bobs as well as the drive and small enough to slip into my lap top bag.
I bought this on Amazon[.com] and had absolutely no problems. I think the camera is great quality. So far the battery has lasted me for my full outings. Memory card when in highest picture quality holds over 60 pics. Comes with the cables to hook up to your computer and your TV. Great deal for a great camera. Software for picture editing is not included.
Though this surge protector is a bit bulky, it definitely feels like a quality product that will last for the long run. The input cable is long enough, there is good spacing on the outlets, and the switch has a great feel to it, unlike the flimsy switches found on most surge protectors. I'm always happy with the things I buy from APC.
I use it to power my laptop in my car when I am going on a long trip. It reaches from the dashboard lighter socket to the rear seat with no problem and supplies plenty of power for my 90-watt computer. No noise or heat problems. Fortunately the tip I needed was included. Additional tips are available for powering a pretty good variety of portable gear.
Product was in excellent condition, price was excellent, delivery took a little longer than normal but the trade off of good price versa longer shipping was worth it.
I have the Garmin GPS MAP 60CSx. I am a scoutmaster in the boy socuts, so I use a GPS a lot. I also enjoy geocaching quite a bit. I used to have a Magellan, which, while a satifactory unit, ate batteries enormously......The Garmin has MUCH bettery battery life, lasting on the order of 10 times longer on a set of batteries......I also am much happier with the 60CSx's screen layouts, and colors. It is very easy to tailor the screen data information to what I want to have on each screen. It holds at least 500 waypoints, and is very compatible with geocaching downloads from the website......I waffled between the 60Cx and the 60CSx at first. The only differencs is that the CSx has an altimeter, and an electronic compass. I went for the CSx with both features. Having used the GPS a lot, I feel that for the extra $50 it is not that great an advantage......Since I usually carry a compass anyway, I find it much easier to just pull it out and take a reading. To use the electronic compass, you must calibrate it by doing several turns whild holding it level. I rarely use the electronic compass (which is supposed to help when not moving, as opposed to regular GPSs shich show a direction only when moving). Therefore, I say go for the one without this feature and save the $50.***UPDATE 10-13-09: After a year of use, my Garmin is still going strong. I have had no problems, and the Garmin help line is great if you have any questions. I still feel the internal compass is not necessary. I have used the altimiter on two trips by air, out west and Hawai'i. I have tried it on hiking trips, but unless you use it often or familiarize yourself with those functions it can be a little confusing to take advantage of. Still, If I had to replace it for some reason, I would buy this one again(or probably the one without the altimiter and electronic compass). I have been highly astisfied with it.
IT WORKS GREAT , Great price and Theres not much more to it. It is a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer.
Very solid piece of equipment. Top notch appearance, a good match for other &quot;classic black&quot; components in the rack. Both VCR and DVD components have all the bells and whistles I need, and image quality from both is very good. Good variety of output connection options, including optical for audio from the DVD, S-VHS and Component video from the DVD side and a standard composite video out which serves both VCR and DVD. In addition to requiring only one section of shelf space, only one video selection is required on my AV amp to use either VCR or DVD output.
The iPod Classic 80Gb is probably the best product regarding MP3 players Apple currently has. It is stable and it has proved to be a good device. Although iTunes is not good enought (slow, heavy and buggy) the device itself is pretty good. Just remember...DON'T DROP IT !!!!
I bought two of these memory cards. One for me and one for my husband's phone. It works fine and it SUPER cheaper than buying them in the stores!
Just a year ago this product was 100-130$. Good for the price but when I went to purchase a second one and saw a price hike on old technology in no way will I buy a second one. This is way overpriced for what it is.
Prompt delivery, everything went as scheduled and we even received it earlier than we expected. Also the condition was perfect. I would definitely buy another item fromAmazon.com
I bought this item as part of a kit to change the stereo in my old car. I've never done anything like this before and the kit made it pretty easy. This part just connects the old antenna wire to the new jack in your modern head unit. It took 3 seconds to install! Exactly what I needed.
I don't do sport, but I do listen by my ipods a lot and I am tired of ear buds. They are just irritating. I thought about going high quality likeBose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones. But, honestly, I'm about earphones like I am about expensive sunglasses. I lose them quick.So, after a while I tried these curve headphones. Good design, good sound, definitely better than the ear buds. They've got these weird little strips that fit over the top of the ears and hold the phones in place. There was also an extra pair of foam pads and plastic retainers without the over the ear strip.
Once again another perfectly described and delivered item Thanks Amazon you are my one stop shop.
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.
Its getting real boring say the same thing over and over. First rate on service and first rate on quality.
I strongly advise against the purchase of this printer. It performs poorly, suffers from poor design, and is expensive to operate. This is my fifth color laser printer, and it has performed far below lower cost printers. Service calls have cost me more than the purchase price. I selected the Phaser for two reasons: 1) Claims for superior color performance 2) Claims for lower operating costsBoth claims have proven false. My HP Laserjet 3600 cost half as much and produces truer colors and sharper colors. The Phaser goes through the Ink Sticks at a rate that makes operating costs comparable, not less than, conventional laser printers using toner cartridges.On top of the above, after producing less than 4,000 pages, I've been told by the authorized Xerox service representative that it is in need of a new drum assembly, and they want to charge me more than the original purchase price of the printer! I wrote to Xerox explaining the difficulties I've had. I never heard so much as an acknowledgment from them.The Phaser has this nifty feature where you can enter the IP address on your browser and pull up a diagnostic feature (PhaserSmart). Unfortunately, it provides poor to useless information, in other words it is PhaserDumb. I had a problem where the printer said it needed Magenta color sticks added, even though it was full of them. Utilizing the nifty IP diagnostic it gave me the useful advice to "Insert a pen through the oval opening and try to gently push the Ink Stick towards the back of the machine". A pen .... you have got to be kidding me. This is the best that a multi-billion dollar company can come up with in design. I won't even go into how stupidly difficult it is to perform the task they provide.Utilizing the [...] website I was actually able to find that not only is this a common problem with the Phaser, but that the solution to the problem does not involve utilizing a Bic! It requires utilizing the electronic diagnostic tools built into the printer, but only service techs have access to the information. In other words, the information is not in the manuals, etc for the consumer/user.Skip this red herring product and save yourself time, money, and headaches.
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.
for the price, this seemed to be a good choice and the user is very happy.
There are a lot of reviews on this product, but I had to add mine. After lightning struck a tree next to our house, our neighbors suffered several appliance failures, including a blown TV. Ours, including our computer survived (plugged into one of these). More amazingly, the outlet this was plugged into blew out of the wall, frying the protector, the TV lost its color for 3 days, but then popped back in and we are still using it. Our electrician says, he's never seen anything like it, but he's recommending this surge protector now.
This digital camcorder is cute. Small in size and weight- perfect sized LCD monitor. But those are the only existing pros. I was sooo disappointed with the quality of the indoor lighting. Unless you ONLY enjoy recording while strolling outside in the park, don't get it. Please. Spare your wallet.
I have used many USB to Serial devices over past 10 years, this one is the best.It is so good I felt it was worth a review, my 1st review.
This is a further review regarding a circular polarizer filter I purchased from Adorama. I wrote noting the shipping costs equaled the cost of the filter.Adorama then contacted me stating they would refund a portion of the outrageous shipping fees if i would change my rating of Adorama. I rated Adorama higher -- then never received the credit I was promised.I will never shop with this company again.
The case came without screws or motherboard standoffs even though the description specifically said it does (I've checked everywhere). Tried to contact Antec to no avail. Didn't bother to return since I had a deadline to meet. Will not use Antec cases again.
Having used one of these before which is still working, imagine my disappointment when this prroduct's gteen light came on, then the red light followed by an explosion and burning odour. Before I refer you to my solicitor, tell me how a chap in the uk gets a trplacememt from usa!
Is is just me or has anyone else experienced a grinding noise coming from this camera?? Right out of the box, it sounds like a little motor wants to shut down. Is this normal?? I didn't expect the camera to make any noise aside from zooming in and out. Please let me know if anyone else has experienced the same thing.
Bought this system as way to protect my garage. Cold weather renders the Infrared detector useless and the door sensor goes through a battery every month. Outdoor siren is difficult to sync with control unit and mine went off for no reason and did not sound when it should have.
This is my 2nd CD/MP3 player after RIO SP100. And I'm really happy with this one. It works great... sound quality is awesome for both Audio &amp; MP3s... &amp; look-wise is simply wonderful... cannot belive a CD player can be so slick before having this oen in my hand... Supplied battery performance is acceptable... someone goin' for a long trip, can plug-in other batteries using the external battery compartment; though it looks little odd, it was really handy during my trip, though external batteries wasn't lasting for a very long time.Also it has one A/C adapter which is very useful if u r in home. Manual is good enough to use all available features which is kinna cool.
HDMI cable is good lenth....... dont need 20 feet of excess cable ! Works well ....and much cheaper then Radio Shack or Staples.
I took hundreds of pictures with this camera for my preschool. They were a better quality than some of the more expensive cameras that the parents took on our field trips. My only problem is that it would not use rechargeable batteries...hence 4 instead of 5 stars. Not a big deal. I'd buy it again.
Tapes worked great, Easy to load and backing paper peeled easily. Too bad printer was junk after 3 months.
The review below is very complete, but it neglects to include my personal favorite thing about my iPod shuffle. My shuffle has accidentally been both run through the wash in my pocket and run over by my car. It still works perfectly, and bears only a few pockmarks on the corner. When I got the shuffle, I was debating between upgrading to nano or not, but now I'm glad I didn't, because I doubt the nano could have taken such punishment.
I wanted a reliable replacement battery for my camera so I bought the full Canon proprietary (expensive) battery on Amazon. I broke it in correctly and it charged up well at first. Then I went on a trip of a lifetime that I cannot duplicate. Within two months of my purchase this battery completely failed. It would not hold a charge for an hour. I was not able to take pictures for two weeks because I was on a raft trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. I checked the return policy. For electronics you get 30 days. Compared to the third-party battery I bought earlier (and much cheaper) this battery is not even close. Needless to say I will NEVER buy electronics from Amazon again.
The Terk AM antenna has definitely helped the reception, particularly on a station that used to come in with a lot of static noise. It has doneeverything Terk said it would do!!!
The lock worked very well in the beginning. But after owning it about six months, the lock jammed and the keys broke in the process of attempting to un-jam. Had to cut the wire with cable cutters, and now will have to re-order keys to get the lock out of my laptop. Until then, my laptop has a lock with a cut wire sticking out of it and there's nothing more I can do about it.For only lasting six months, it was not worth the money. Even less so for all the trouble it has caused.
I got these batteries 3 days ago. Put them on the charger and today put 2 of them in my Kodak PowerShot A590IS. I took 33 pictures. Then I went shopping and left the camera home. While I was cooking dinner I thought I would review the pictures. Turned the camera on and it flashed the change battery light at me.So I changed over to the two others, and immediately the screen told me to change batteries. Those were dead too.Tomorrow they are going back to the store. They are JUNK batteries.
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)Very good for a reasonable price, so reasonable I picked up 2 of them. I could not see or hear any difference between this cable output and the one I unfortunately paid 3 times as much for in a big box store. Beautiful picture and sound on my lcd tv.Save your money and buy this cable.
I've been looking for my lost 35L hood for months. I finally broke down and bought this replacement. My old one showed up in a drawer days later.
Does exactly what it claims to do, excellent resolution on attached screen. Quick delivery, part looks new/perfect as expected. no complaints.
I wish I had read the reviews first! I too received theitem with an empty cleaning fluid bottle! Bummer. ButAmazon is giving me a complete refund and paying my postage!
There are probably people who would disagree with me but I think Canon makes the best camera's out there. I was shopping around for an entry level SLR, the canon rebel xt, but decided on the G7 instead. I'm not a professional photographer so I figured I wouldn't be using all the features on an SLR camera. If you're in this 'tweener category (between point and shoot vs SLR), this is the camera to get. There are so many features that I can't even begin to list them all. Amazon offers it at a great price.I also purchased the waterproof housing and I can't wait to go snorkling with it.
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!
Great print. Renewed my confidence in EPSON. Ink consumption is reasonable. OK with me.
Took less than a weekNo issues working fine and packaged ok
I was originally considering the purchase a Handspring Visor or a Palm V. I never really paid much attention to the Windows CE / PocketPC platform, but while researching the features of the various PDA's, I ran across several positive reviews for the Aero 1550. Upon further review, I was convinced this was the PDA for me.For a little more than the cost of the Visor Deluxe (and quite a bit less than the Palm V), you get all of the basic PDA functions (calendar, task list, notes, contacts, etc.), plus built-in applications like Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, Pocket Streets, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Reader (for e-books), etc.On top of that, there is a built-in voice recorder which I find quite helpful for capturing thoughts and ideas when I don't have time to enter them with the stylus.Set-up was quite easy, and navigating through the various screens if fairly intuitive. The user instructions could be better, however the PocketPC website (www.pocketpc.com) provides a good summary of tips and tricks.I've shown the Aero to colleagues who use various Palm OS products, and they seem amazed at what this device can do for it's cost. Many have expressed regret for choosing a Palm device.Positive: Features; value; ease of use; battery life; display is non-reflective, large, and easy to read; 16 MB of memory.Negative: Not as many 3rd-party software applications as PalmOS (yet); requires 3rd-party software for IR transfer with Palms.Summary: If you're considering a Visor or Palm, you owe yourself a closer look at the Aero or another PocketPC device.
This product came will all the mounting and adjusting accessories. You just need a drill, bit, screwdriver, and hammer to install. Moves smoothly.
Be careful when buying these discs based on the picture. They don't have the label as shown. They are blank white in the middle and are made for ink jet printing. Check the manufacturer's web site for pictures.
product seems to have a very good resolution and is very responsive to the remote which makes changing between two video inputs very quick. Have not tested it extensivly so there is probably something yet to discover who knows.
While this scanner is quite fast at running documents through, I found that it could not come close to getting any of them properly aligned. I spent more time de-skewing scans than it would have taken to do it on a flatbed scanner. It is plenty good for having 'good enough' images for record keeping, but useless if you are trying to keep higher quality digital records of paper documents.
After many comparisons at local stores I chose the Maestro 3100 from Amazon over the Garmin Nuvi 200. I've found it very accurate and handy to have in places where in my own home state, one could get lost!I simply hit the "home" button and poof, there are my directions.I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a nice little GPS for their car.
I had tons of trouble with D-Link and Linksys losing connection and having to power cycle the router/wireless AP. However, after 2 months, I have not had to power cycle the Motorola once due to inability to connect. I am also saving $3/month since this device has the integrated cable modem. That alone has justified my decision since I am no longer having to pay Comcast those monies!
I consider myself a fairly estute audiophile. While I cannot afford Macintosh/Martin Logan receiver/speaker systems or any of the other "High" end audio equipment, I try and get the best value for my hard earned money. I purchased a pair of the DV62si to put in the home office and hooked them up to the Harman Kardon receiver. The Harman Kardon used to be the receiver running my home theatre system, but after five years of no hassle use, I decided to purchase a Denon reciever to run the home theatre duties. The BIC's are perhaps the best deal on the planet at this price range, or perhaps 3 times the price. I have Infinity's in the home theatre system which will soon be replaced with more DV62si's.For a few dollars more, you can have Ed Frias tweek them a little, which I beleive I'll do here shortly. Bottom line, if your in the market for inexpensive bookshelf speakers, don't look anywhere else but BIC.
Panasonic SDR-S150 is a wonderful camera.I am extremely happy with it - and recommend it to everyone.Popular Mechanics magazine has named it the best in its class - and I completely agree.I bought mine in the end of September of 2006 and was using it every day for the last 10 months.The sales person at J&R; store has recommended it to me, based on customers feedback - and I am grateful to him for good advice.The camera makes very decent videos.Excellent optics, 3-CCD, and true image stabilization do their job.The videos are bright, sound is excellent.But most important for me is how easy it is to work with the camera and with the video clips once you made them.One can use the cable and software provided with the camera, but I like things simple. I take the SD card out, insert it into a $10 USB card reader - and copy the files onto my computer with the mouse. Then I rename the clips - I change extension MOD into MPG.These clips are in true mpeg-2 format, which is the same format asin regular DVDs. So many DVD players will natively play those clips without any editing or converting. Also on most computers you can simply double-click on the clip to make it play. If not - you can dowload one of the many free or low-cost software players. I like the VLC player (just google for vlc player) - it is available for both Window and Mac and it is free.I made our grandmothers very happy. I burn a collection of video clips of our baby on a regular CD (yes, CD, not a DVD) - and mail to them. They can play those video clips on a computer or on a DVD player (portable Phillips is a good choice).The camera is very easy to operate.The built-in battery lasts for ~ 70 min (use a spare one or use an included power supply if you need more).Camera also makes decent still photos.I have many more expensive cameras at home (photo and video), but I found that once I bought this camera I use it almost exclusively. Partly becase of ease and convenience.With this camera I don't need huge disks, powefull CPUs, lots of RAM, or hours of video editing. It makes your video production very easy and fun.Camera comes with its own editing software. But I prefer to use Adobe Premier Elements ($99). There is also some good software for Macs. So I can easily make videos with titles and menus, or make mp4 or flash videos for iPod or web.Cons:1. No input for external microphone. But the built-in stereo microphone is very good - I tested it by making a recording of a concert violin - and then extracting the audio and analyzing it using Adobe Audition software. The recording is very clean, because there are no motors in the camera.2. The compression artefacts can be visible when you making fast movements with the camera. This is rare, though.Camera can be mounted on a standard tripod.It is very light and small.Overall - I really enjoy it.
It just doesn't make any sense whatsoever to save a buck or two by buying off-brand ink after you've spent $500 on a photo printer. Canon's ink is the best and Amazon has the lowest price.
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.
I shot thousands of images with this lens and it is great value for what it is worth. The problem seems to be with the auto-focus. Strangely, this is not my only Canon lens with this problem (the other one is 50mm 1.4 lens). The auto-focus of my 17-85mm lens just suddenly died about a year and half since I bought it. It was not on warranty by then (it was new and covered by a one year warranty when I bought it) and its repair by Canon cost $100. It worked for two more years and then the auto-focus started malfunctioning again. It works OK at 17-20mm but fails altogether at 80-85mm. So I am thinking of spending another $100 on fixing it. Of course, that means that the overall cost of this lens for me will be $200 extra plus shipping costs...
I've had two of these cameras, both lost their ability to focus after 11-13 months of use (no drops or any extreme use). They aren't dirty or abused, the simply loose track of where the lens is (the computer moves it in and out to focus) and every (yes every) shot is blurred.I'd recommend another camera.
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!
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.
This is about to go back to Amazon. I have spent literally hours trying to get this player to work with content downloaded from the New York Public library using OverDrive Media Console. First I needed to upgrade the firmware, whatever Amazon sold me was outdated. Then I had to change some settings (they weren't available in the earlier firmware version). Then... still have problems. I hate Apple's fetishization of COOL but at least iTunes works. Digital music players would NEVER had taken off if the industry needed to rely on Redmond to figure this one out. Total frustration. I think I'm going back to cassettes.Oh, some other stuff. THe player looks much better in the picture than in real life. It's very light and looks to be delicately built. The switches have that cheap feel and the controls are not well located. The screen is OK. I'm too old for this kind of thing and have no trouble reading it.
What a disappointment!The UX-machines keyboard is almost impossible to type on, performance is very weak (very slow). The screen is way too small. There is no wire modem connecton (even on the stand). There is no CD/DVD drive. There is only one USB port. LAN connector is a separate "plug-in" thingy.I do need a compact computer, so, I got the UX to replace an older 10"-screen laptop. However, when I need to work on the UX, I end up with plugging in an external screen, external keyboard, external mouse, external DVD drive. So, the set-up looks like a spider lying on my desk. I used to have a 10" screen normal size keyboard laptop, with built-in DVD. That was way MUCH better, than this UX toy! And the regular compact laptop was a lot more convenient to carry - no parts and pieces: all-in-one and ready-to-go, which is not the case with the UX.In addition, I had to clean re-install the OS, re-partitioning the hard drive, to get rid of all of these Sony garbage programs that clog the memory and dramatically slowdown the computer.Resume: Get a compact (10"-11" screen) laptop, which has EVERYTHING built into it (DVD drive, LAN, modem, etc), otherwise you will end up with carrying a lot more weight and pieces
Conveniently locates a SATA port on the outside of the PC, rather than running a cable through a hole in the case.
Interface felt really cheap to me, and to boot it was defective out of the box. A shame really because I wanted an aux input in my Sierra Denali...
I just lost the one of these I had for months so I immediately ordered another one. I love this case. It looks great, goes with my truck and it does the job!
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 ordered this cord after reading reviews from you all. When I received this product, it does not say BELKIN on it . It is made for some&#34;I SHENG&#34; brand. But I have no problem with that.It is a flat cord and so far, it is working very well with my HP Pavilion laptop. I bought this online as the ones available in stores were very expensive. I will definitely recommend this product .
The keyboard is almost like a laptop keyboard in the way the keys are almost flat and the way it feels when you type, I no longer have to spend a few minutes getting used to one or another every time I switch. The mouse feels perfect in your hand, though it's a little too efficient at conserving energy and turns off too quickly. One thing I don't like is not having a sleep button on the keyboard, but I can press a few extra keys for that. Also, the signal is very good, much better than my last kensington set, I would constantly lose keystrokes. Overall a very good product for the price.
Great little camera.Its a little point and shoot.Does great. Had it for 3 years now.
This is a nice compact device for triggering my D60 and D5000. I prefer using this trigger over using the timer. Nikon should make this a standard accessory with their cameras.
Bought this for a W2K SP2 box with VIA KT133A chipset. Although CD and CD+RW functions worked fine, the DVD portion did not work at all. DVD videos would not play (sw hangs), and browsing data DVDs in Explorer would hang W2K completely. I could not even install new firmware from CenDyne or Ricoh (OEM).The solution: Go into Control Panel -&gt; System -&gt; Hardware -&gt; Device Manager -&gt; IDE/ATAPI Controllers -&gt; Secondary IDE Channel (assuming you're plugged into this channel). Change the access mode from DMA to PIO. This solved all the DVD problems. After upgrading firmware to 1.30, was able to go back to DMA mode and everything continued to work fine.Luckily for me, I was able to figure out this problem. I fear others may not, which is why I am posting this. Other than this initial problem, however, the drive is a great deal.
The title basically says it all. We used it exclusively until we got the Xbox (which is now our main game and dvd player). We then moved the Daewoo to the back bedroom and didn't use it for a while. The next time we tried to play a dvd, the player would power on, but wouldn't read any dvd when put in it.I didn't try to get it serviced because I figured it would probably be more of pain to get it fixed than to just get a new, better quality player.
This player is really easy to use with the drag and drop feature; it's like an additional harddrive on ur PC. 1.5GB(actually 1.3) mp3 player for $70!! best deal ever. Good looking interface, good LCD display, small and light weight. Has good sound quality too. One downside is that the controls are a little confusing at first, but i got used to it in 10mins, and after that, it's smooth sailer all the way..i recommend this player!
This bag is great! But there are a few things that would make it amazing....Pros:The wheels are basically mud tires for off roading.The space is plentiful, with good compartments in the pen/key/phone pocket.The interior material is nice and cleanable.Cons:There are many really, just a few ideas that should go into a rolling bag:The bag can fall forward if there are too many things in the front pockets, there is a base but a larger base, or an extedable piece that could be pulled out for when the bag is stuffed or put in when there are less items would keep this bag from being front heavy.There is a mudflap type sleeve on the bottom that should go up slightly higher because if you want to drag this thing up stairs the plastic/rubber doesn't go up quite enough to protect the material of the bag.Lastly, the inside of the largest back pocket opens to the frame of the backpack including handle and wheels, I wish it were finished of on the inside nicely so the hardware wasn't open.
Had been waiting for a device with both North America and Europe preloaded. Was partial to the Garmin interface as I had become used to it through a number of Avis rentals. When Garmin released the -x70 models, I moved out quickly. The 370 had all the features I was looking for - and is very portable. That last feature was very important since twice over the past few years, I parked our rental on some back street in Europe and then spent hours trying to find it.Am I happy with the 370? Absolutely! Mounting is straightforward and strong. Audio and video are both great. Alerts are timely and succinct. Very accurate. Was visiting a firm in Florida a few weeks back. Followed one of their reps to the plant, but since I had to return there the next day, I saved the plant's location - just used the 'save current location' feature. The next day the 370 got me back to the same parking space! The user interface is intuitive - and eventhough the manual is rather thick, I have yet to open it. The traffic monitor has already gotten me around a number of major snarls.Will be vacationing in Germany and Austria in the fall. Programmed our hotels, etc into the 370 - no problems whatever. Now the wife can enjoy the scenery while we blast along the Autobahn rather than constantly having to stay glued to the roadmap. And, yes, I've used it on long walks. Works great there, too. Very light and long battery life.As I said, I don't know how I lived without it.
After buying this product, it went bad along with other components within the first year. Linksys does have a solid program of replacing your broken product with refurbed product. Sending the product to Linksys is a cost to the buyer. The equipment is solid for the value, meaning, there is much better routers out there for more money. Another good product, while it worked, was the Linksys range extender. Like many of Linksys products, they are normally easy to install and hook up. The only issue is the poor, I mean really POOR customer service. When my system went down, I was on the phone for almost 6 hours on a Saturday. The key to Linksys support is to keep calling till you reach a tech who can help. This may take multiple hours and multiple techs. If you are lucky, you may get assigned a senior tech, lol. Also, while working with so many techs around the world, I passed the time by asking questions about their countries, culture, ideas, etc. While not really tech related, nor did it help to solve my issues with Linksys product failure, it did pass the time. I could see Linksys tech support helping a student with an international political science paper, or world religion report. I especially found the Irish office funny, while the Indian and Chinese offices very interactive on America and our culture.
I used this to broadcast media from our media center to a portable tv that we move around the house and yard. I thought there would be some static, but the picture and sound have been good even when the antenna isn't aimed at the base unit. Additionally, the media center remote works very well when aimed at the receiver.I use this with a small lcd tv so I don't know how well the picture would be on a larger unit.
It is not Windows XP compatible until after you contact customer service! The device driver that came with mine was created 01/05/2001. (I purchased it 06/14/2005) When you try to install the driver it insists that it has to have Window ME or 98 to work and then shuts down due to a "Serious Error". Customer Service wanted to help me correct lines of programming, I opted to take it back to the store and get my money back rather than fix their mistakes and help them get rid of an outdated product.
Had the product to me before I knew it for a great price
I love the iPod mini, but for those who haven't seen them in person, the "pink" is not pink. It's more of a purplish mauve raspberry color. Not a bad color, but not the sweet baby pink that it looks like in the picture. I was a little bummed (and probably would have gone for the green instead if I had known), but other than that it's a great buy.
I got this to hook up my mac mini. I wanted a white cable to blend in with everything else. What I got was a 1992 yellow cable that looks terrible.
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.
I've now owned this tv for 14 months and have found it near perfect in every regard. The only "let down," is that non-HD shows are not as good as they were on my non-HD tv. That said,I would not go back to my non-HD tv for any price.As mentioned by other reviewers here, the sports broadcast are particularly outstanding. Numerous visitors to my house have been blown away by the 50" broadcast of college and NFL football games ... they're simply incredible to behold. I've simply not seen any other HD tv with a picture as rich and sharp as this Panasonic. I've heard the latest versions, with super black color capability, present a better picture, but their cost is 6-7 times what people are paying for this 50" plasma ... and that speaks volumes about this Panasonic jewel.
Great projector mount, several years ago mount 3 projector using need to install 1 more projector choose to use not but Polaris projector mount easy to use very adjustable and secure the best mounts I have every used.
My recommendation is that you shouldn't buy any modem with the name Conexant. This was my fourth Conexant modem, and it was just like all the others. It turns out that all Conexant modems are software based, which means that they put most of their workload on the CPU. This results in frequent crashes, slow connections, and most commonly, frequent disconnects. I hope you take this advice and buy something more reliable, such as Best Data or US Robotics.
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.
bought these tweeters to install in my jetta along side my 6.5" 3 way infinity speakers. at low volume sure sound great but once you try to up the volume at all they just start to crackle and sound like crap. thought hey maybe a bad batch. i bought two sets so i swapped them out with 2 new ones. same thing. can't handle any power through them and they are rated at 200 watts. even with a high pass filter installed bass cranked all the way down and an extra capacitor installed inline same thing can't handle it. if you want to a buy a speaker and don't plan on cranking it go for it otherwise save your money.
I like this product very much. I bought the first one at a large Video/computer store. They no longer carried it so was delighted to find at this online store. I tried one before I located this one it was not as comfortable for my hand. This one is plus the lights are kind of a nice extra. Highly recommend it for lap-tops! I also like the retractable cord because I kept losing the cordless type.
The quality was not what I expected out of a $50 microphone, not to mention that even with my mouth practically engulfing the mic, it was still quite quiet. Even though it was very quiet, it was still able to pick up on the soft buzz my computer in the background.I tried normalizing the sound levels in Audacity, but the quality was still below my expectations.
Out of the box it didnt work in a vehicle entertainment system or on a TV inside. Dont waste the $$$$.
Completely unreliable & unstable. Bought this to use as a backup drive to save family photos, videos, etc. Drive decides when and if it wants to turn on, when/if it gets recognized by my comp, etc. Have tried this thing with multiple PCs with the same poor results. Remarkably undependable product.
Just installed this Netgear Wireless Router as replacement for a Linksys based wireless system. We are routing to 3 computers in the 11b mode (we don't have 11g capbility on the computers yet). The Netgear replaced three bulky items: Linksys WAP11 access poing, Linksys power amp, and a 6 dB gain antenna. Netgear router outperfomed replaced system in speed and range. Range is at least twice what we had. Very happy with Netgear. Installation and configuration were only slightly more complicated than advertised. Two other attractive features of this Netgear product: (1) inexpensive compared to replaced system, (2) USB connection for network hard drive.
I tried putting this into 2 different computers. I've tried it with Windows XP Pro, Vista Home Premium, and Windows 7 Ultimate. Could not get the drivers to install on any of them. I'd stay away from this card
I'm not one to drop an expensive piece of electronic equipment...but I'm confident that if by chance I should drop my video iPod, it would survive quite well in this cover. I bought it to replace a much-more-difficult to put on iSkin cover. It doesn't protect the click wheel (avoiding possible wear on the markings) but it is an awesome cover. Now...if someone would just invent a cover that is dockable...
I purchased the Powermid Remote Extender through Amazon seller X-10 Express. I wanted the ability to change channels in my office from a receiver located in our family room on the same floor. The family room is located about 25 ft from my office. The transmitter and receiver, then, are probably 25-30 ft apart and the signal must go through a couple of walls (drywall).The first set of Powermids I purchased worked great for about three or four weeks. Then, one day, they just stopped working. I called X10 to troubleshoot the issue and they said the units were defective and asked me to contact X-10 Express (the seller) to request a replacement. I contacted X-10 and they required that I send the defective unit back (I had to pay shipping costs) and they would send a replacement.I sent the defective unit and received a replacement about 10 days after they had received the defective unit (too long in my opinion). I hooked the units up and they worked great for the first day. The next day, however, same issue - they just stopped working. All the lights work on the units, but the receiver doesn't change the channels.So, I'm 0 for 2 on this product and have sent an email to X-10 Express requesting a refund. Regardless of their reply, I'm not going to rate this product any better than the lowest score.If both units didn't work at all from the start, then you could feasibly blame it on the environment (e.g. too many walls, radio interference, etc.), but the fact both units worked and then stopped working lead me to believe it is just a poor product.
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.
I bought this not knowing what to expect. It arrived on time, connected it to my Toshiba 62" HDTV and was impressed. The picture and sound were better. You don't have to spend $50-$100 for Monster.
The KODAK EasyShare P712 features a 12X (36 - 432 mm equiv.), image-stabilized, f2.8 - f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens that delivers exquisite detail and sharpness. Its 7.1 megapixel sensor is paired with KODAK's Color Science image processer for highly accurate color -- shot after shot.Optical image stabilization provides a two-stop advantage over non-image stabilized systems. This will allow users to capture better shots of subjects in low light, wheather they're shooting stills or recording video. It also minimizes handheld camera shake at longer focal lengths, which is ideal while photographing sporting events and during everyday picture taking, when carrying a camera supporrt like a tripod is impractical.The P712 offers many advanced elements like its large 2.5-inch, high-resolution LCD and electronic viewfinder used for framing, reviewing and sharing pictures. TV-quality, 30 frames- per-second VGA video with sound (MPEG4) is always available with the turn of a dial. Convenient on-camera video editing includes functions such as split, cut, merge and trim, plus the ability to create single-frame or multi-frame "storyboard" still pictures.Other features include a hot shoe for using more powerful flash units; PASMC and extensive preset scene modes; multiple burst modes for action shooting; three-shot in-camera panorama stitching; a live histogram; 25 selectable AF points; custom white balance with selectable compensation; highlight/shadow clipping displays; RAW/TIFF/JPEG support; and lithium ion battery. It is compatible with EASYSHARE Camera and Printer docks, the IMAGELINK print system, and PICTBRIDGE direct-print technology.Kodak P712 Features* 7.1 megapixel imager for photo quality up to and beyond 30 x 40"* 12x optical 36-432mm super zoom with image stabilizer* Selectable JPEG, TIFF and RAW file formats* TTL-AF hybrid autofocus system with external passive sensor* High-resolution electronic color viewfinder* 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, indoor/outdoor type* TTL Multi-pattern, center weighted, center spot metering* ISO Auto or 64-400 in PASM, 800 at 1.2MP* Adjustable color modes, image contrast and sharpness* White balance with compensation, presets, custom settings and one-push* Auto, Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Custom and 17 Scene modes* AE Bracketing with 3 or 5 frames* 1.6fps Burst mode, up to 14 frames in JPEG/Standard* Shutter speeds from 16 - 1/1000 second (in Shutter priority mode)* Flash hot shoe for optional Kodak P20 zoom Flash* 640x480 movies w/sound at 30fps up to 80 mins.* 32MB internal memory, SD/MMC card slot* Kodak high capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery pack and charger* USB connectivity for PC and Mac users* Audio/Video Out (NTSC or PAL selectable)* Optional EasyShare Camera and Printer Docks
Surge protector seems to work great. The spacing between the outlets is great so that it accommodates awkward shaped plugs. The coaxial protection is nice, too. Overall, great product for the price.
I bought this pack to hold my digital SLR and a couple lenses and accessories. I take it everywhere with me, hiking, biking, to the river, to the beach, etc. It has held up nicely. The inside is very well padded and protects my camera equipment. The flap over the zipper keeps out dust and rain. I have hauled it with me on some extremely dusty adventures and I have yet to get dust into the camera compartment. The pack is lightweight and comfortable to wear. I'd recommend this to any photographer who has to haul along multiple lenses.
This little sucker is almost too good to be true. Specs don't do justice to the LP130's size; you have to see it in person to appreciate just how tiny it is. Until then, just trust me... it's so small, it's kinda ridiculous.But you don't seem to sacrifice anything for the light weight. It's just as bright and sharp as the other InFocus projectors I've used (I believe LP435z is the model), which is to say, plenty good enough for anything but hard-core videophiles.Alright, there is one thing; the LP130 isn't cheap. But it certainly isn't unreasonable compared to other native XGA, 1K lumen ultraportables. Sure, it has the same black-level limitations as all DLP projectors. And it runs pretty hot, almost too hot to touch sometimes.Those are minor niggles. Overall, this is the best projector I've seen.
What an amazing product for the money. My first use was for my niece's wedding in which I miked the groom using a lapel mike and this recorder. Worked and sounds great. It is much smaller than I assumed it would be. Highly recommend it.
Set up easy. Read all reviews, and bought with some reservations as several negative reviews indicated problems. However, I believe Netgear has them fixed with the version shipping now. Excellent out of box set up, configured both WEP and WAP, settled on using WEP. Use a Netgear 511 wireless card and get 54MBPS thoughout house, about 24-48 outside. Distance of 50+ feet. I have an old house, lathe and plaster walls, hardwood construction and still great reception. Also, have the router in the basement, between an old brick chimney and the furnace. Still, great reception. Recommend!
Our goal was to get a camera with more pixels and more zoom. This camera easily fits the bill. It is not small (not pocket-size). It is not large/heavy like the more professional SLR digitals. The zoom is incredible. The pictures are sharp. There is a learning curve to autofocus in low-light conditions, but we managed fine. There are a **LOT** of settings on this camera. Image stabilizer is helpful when zooming...(Our previous camera was an Olympus C3000 3 Megapixels).I would feel comfortable recommending this to friends and enemies alike.
Although, I reviewed this product before purchase and I knew it would be slooow, it is really very very slow and fails to connect most of the time. You are required to install software on each system that needs access. On the two systems that I have installed the software on have had nothing but problems since. Worst yet the hard drive that you install in the box is rendered useless be used again in any other type of system. Look elsewhere for a NAS.
I was a little worried about this product after reading some of the reviews.Today I installed an amp in my Mazda 3 with it and it worked out great.I guess you could spend a lot more but for similar ones but as for me this one did the trick and was priced right.
One of the great things about the digital age is that the cost per megabyte of memory storage is in continuous decline. Here, we can all reap the advantage of this technological bounty--the SanDisk 1GB Ultra II CF card is a really nice product. I can use it in either my Nikon D100 or my Canon S50 (compact) cameras, and take hundreds of pictures before downloading the card to my laptop computer.The card is very fast, so much so that the write speed simply is not noticeable most of the time (when it is that is more an issue of my D100's slow write time for RAW photos than it is with the Ultra II). Owning the Ultra II has really made digital photography a pleasure; typically I can shoot all day without having to worry about switching CF cards or emptying the contents of the card to the laptop. This is digital photography as it was meant to be.A solid product that performs very well.
I've had the Zumo 550 for nearly 4 years. I also use it in conjunction with the Garmin X30 (XM Antenna) for satellite radio. It's been used in the driving rain, freezing cold (Illinois Winter), and hot summer days (in Florida) and has performed near flawlessly. Only one time can I recall the unit locking up on me, but by removing the battery I was able to reset it and continue on my journey. If you purchase any Garmin GPS, I high recommend buying the Lifetime Map Upgrade. It's worth it!
The X-230s pretty much were up to my expectations, inexpensive with great definition out of the satellites.The Sub-woofer is superb for the size, energy used and price. The bass is great and deep, but it is also a little overwhelming, especially in a small dorm room. Even turned down to minimum volume, it is still a bit boomy. I sometimes wished the unit incorporated an off switch for the subwoofer so when listening to heavy bass filled music, it wouldn't disturb the neighbors.Also, durability is a concern, the covering over the satellites is a very thin, fine, fabric mesh which has already tore a little bit. Logitech doesn't seem to stock replacements so keeping it in pristine condition is your only option.As for listening, the speakers are designed for personal use only. There is a small distance of about 6-10 feet away after which, the satellites lose their impressiveness, but then again, what more can you expect from such low power requirements(6 watts per satellite)?Overall, it's great if you like the Bass and don't need to fill up a large room. Audio accuracy is excellent, possibly best in the price range and except for the front screen mesh, it is well built and physically attractive.
I would recommend this product to anyone that enjoys good sound. If you are looking to rock a party is isn't loud enough. But for the money it can't be beat. The bose has nothing over this.
My normal instinct is to shy away from all-in-one, Swiss knife contraptions, but the reviews were so good on the printer portion, I decided I'd use just the printer and the other features I'd ignore. The price was right,anyway,I couldn't go wrong. Now that I have it I love it. I really enjoy having the capability of a copier and a scanner. I found I use them a lot. The printer prints pretty fast and does a really slick job on printing photos.Plus there are all sorts of photo editing features that are fun to use. I've had it for a month and it appears to print frugally with the ink, in other words I've printed alot of documents and photos in that time and have not used up the color cartridge. I don't believe either cartridge is expensive anyway. It is resonably sized so it fits nicely on the desk.In addition, there is an array of in and out plug-ins on the front so you can easily print or download from other sources. I wouldn't think twice about selecting this model.
When looking at the picture, I didn't truly get a sense of how small this camera is. Barely 2/3 the size of my credit cards, and only 1" thick, I am able to just toss this beauty into my pocket and be prepared to snap pictures wherever I am.There are two picture size settings. VGA (640 x 480) and 2M (1632 x 1224). The pictures at both modes are quite excellent for a cam of this class; however, this cam by no means should be your primary camera, since it does not have optical zoom (nor digital zoom, but that shouldn't be used even if it were available). I bought it so that I could always have a cam to carry around, and I have found that at such a compact size, I can with ease. The pictures come out to be just a bit grainy and slightly blurry, but that depends on the lighting and how steady your hand is, considering the size of this tiny wonder.Although without sound and quite small, the movie mode is nifty to have, just to have it.Start up time is superb. To turn on the camera, all you have to do it slide open the cover, and the camera is instantaneously on (&lt; 1 second). Shutter lag is also quite negligible since there are no zoom lenses to adjust for. I've found that if the camera is set to Fast Action mode, there is virtually no shutter lag at all, and the pictures still come out nearly as good as when in normal shooting mode. To turn the camera off, just slide the cover back over the lens.Although there is no optical viewfinder (which I never use anyways) the LCD is quite sharp and viewable, even only if 1". Also, as a power saving option, the LCD back lighting can be turned off, and the screen can still be seen, if there is ample sunlight or lighting in the background.Overall, the body has a solid feel with its all-metal construction and is quite lightweight. It has a small array of features such as shooting modes (portrait, landscape, etc...), focus options, and flash mode, but I find this very nice since I don't have to worry about fiddling with controls when all I want is to point and shoot. I'll save those intricacies to situations where I bring my primary digital camera.I also appreciate that Sony included a pair of 800mAH rechargeable NiMH batteries and a battery charger with this camera.PROS:Incredibly small, compact and lightweight.Superb start-up time, perfect for those unexpected photo opportunities.Ease of use, simple operation, truly point and shoot.For its class, very good picture quality.CONS (Minor):The Memory Stick Duos are a bit pricey; I wish this camera used the slightly more affordable SD card, but the Duos, I suppose, are very, very small, and are well suited to the camera. This is just a minor thing, and does not detract from the quality of the camera itself.
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
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.
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.
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 Love this lens. The bokeh is amazing, great contrast, colors an focusing speed. Plus is very small and light. Lighter than my Tamron 17-50 f2.8. I wanted a cheap telephoto for weddings and a fast lens with a big aperture for portraits. I didn't have the money for a Canon 70-200 f2.8 and the 50mm f1.4 didn't seem very useful to me. This lens fits my two needs. Great portrait lens (a little long for my cropped camera, wich makes it a 160mm lens)and life saver telephoto.PROS (+)-Bokeh-Sharp, sharp, sharp-Colors and contrast-Silent and fast autofocus-Light and subtle. Great for weddings and street photography.-Great for low lightCONS (-)-Chromatic Aberration is bad for me, but I only have my Tamron 17-50 f2.8 to compare it.-I tend to slightly miss focus at f2. At f2.8 everything looks and works perfect.-I wish it had a shorter focusing distance.-Doesn't include a lens hood. I bought one in ebay for $4.
specs were great, so I decided to give at a try despite the warnings from others. Now I'm returning it back. First, WinDVR won't install on my XP Pro system. In the very beginning of the installation it gives &quot;remote procedure call failed&quot; and aborts. MSI web site has the same faulty version. Intervideo doesn't want to deal with this issue, &quot;If you need OEM (bundled) support for an Intervideo product, please contact the OEM for that information because we do not provide exhuastive support for OEM versions of the program&quot; Ok, downloaded the latest version of WinDVR 3.0. This one installs and seems to work. And what do I get from the MSI card? - Just a beautiful blue screen on all channels.
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 purchased this cable to connect a microcontroller with a serial output to my computer's USB port. Installing the driver was very quick and easy. Just use the included disk. Then, when you use the cable a virtual serial port is created.
The NUVI 350 battery doesn't last long enough for a full day on the road, so you need to have the charger. Be sure to take advantage of the plug on the back of the window mount!! You won't need to plug the adaptor into the side at an awkward angle.
LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT THAT IS NOT WMA COMPATABLE!-OR IT WOULD BE A 5 STAR.
This mic is head-and-shoulders above the rest. In voice chat (or game voice chat), anyone with this mic sounds loud and clear. Super EZ to install and use, too.
I do mostly studio work, especially macro. I was initially put off by the proprietary battery requirement for this camera, but I solved that problem with the purchase of the EH-53 AC adapter. Be warned, though, any camera that requires a proprietary battery can pose problems for the tourist/traveler. For such folks, I recommend a camera which takes good old AAs.In any case, the 8700 is not a tourist camera. It has a tremendous amount of functionality which a tourist would not typically use, and few tourists have need of 8 MPX resolution.You can take this camera out of the box, set the dial to AUTO, and start taking pictures immediately. But if that's your sole intent, this is not the camera for you. I consider the 8700 to be targeted toward the professionsl or serious amateur. I mention in passing that it took me almost a week to work my way through the user manual in order to make full use of this camera's functionality.
The Uprint Thermal Printer would be absolutly wonderful if it printed properly in the top area all of the time; about 25% of the time the first letter of the title or the numbers to songs don't print right or at all. The other areas (sides and bottom) seem to be alright.
I purchased the Digital Ultra Audio Monitor after a friend of mine recommended it. I had the Summer Infant Digital Monitor but it wasn't very clear and the distance was not a lot. The sound on this is much more clear and having a longer range was a definite plus. Overall, I would recommend this model to other people looking for a secure digital audio monitor. Also the Two Way paging & Wakkie Talkie feature is also great!
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.
I use this product to connect one external USB disk to two computers. It works perfectly for this purpose. I don't use the software, but rather just the physical push button on the device.Of course, you'll have to remember not to switch it while the disk is active, and properly unmount/eject the disk in each OS before switching.
This price I paid here for two batteries, I paid last time for one in a brick and mortar store. So a good long lasting battery for half the price...thumbs up!!!
I decided to get the MX duo after reading all the good reviews here because I was looking for a nice wireless combo but after a few weeks it's proven to be somewhat of a let down. Here's the lowdown:Good:* The keyboard has a decent feel to it, and the mouse has no noticeable lag.* Rechargeable mouse battery* Some of the shortcut keys on the keyboard are nice. The only ones I use are the volume control and mute which are very nice to have at your fingertips.Bad:* All the other keyboard shortcuts which I never use. It makes the keyboard much bigger than I'd need. I hardly ever listen to CDs, the controls for which take the entire top center of the keyboard. Then theres a bunch of other garbage like search, shopping, favorites, webcam, etc which I've never touched.* There is no indicator light on the keyboard for when you have caps / numlock on which is VERY annoying. There are, however, indicators on the recharger but it's way in the corner of my desk (they say it should be kept 3 feet from all other electronic devices). Any place I put it still makes it exceptionally aggravating to have to look over to see if I've accidently hit caps lock. Supposedly the software has some kind of indication that pops up on the screen, but I opted not to install the software because I didn't want all the stupid stuff they bundle with it. How hard is it just to keep the lights on the keyboard itself? If it aint broken...* The battery life for the mouse seems to be about 4-5 days. But the worst part is, unlike mice with cord chargers, you can't use the mouse while it's charging because it's sitting the in base station. So you're SOL if your mouse dies while you're working. Keep your old one handy if you buy this set.* I keep accidently hitting the &quot;back&quot; navigation button on the mouse which gets annoying too. It's big and right where your thumb can accidently press it.* The mouse speed takes a while to get used to. Changing my mouse settings either makes it a little too fast or a little to slow.I give this product 2 stars. It has its virtues, but overall I think Logitech tried to make it &quot;too cool&quot; without considering the design consequences. Save yourself some aggravation and pick up a different set.
Love this hardware! If every computer product installed and worked like this camera, life would be a lot happier. I have both the Notebook and Regular versions of this camera and both function perfectly right out of the box. I use the cameras for Skype and most people comment on the excellent picture quality. It's one of the items where spending the little bit extra is well worth it!
I bought it for my daughter and she really loves them.She is very happy with the purchase!
Just as expected. . . high quality with a very good price. Acceptable ship time.
I've had the APC Universal Battery for three years. I've used it with iPods, iPhone, iPads, GPS devices (TomTom and Garmin) and Blackberry phones. It is simple and adds hours to the battery time of a device.I love how it just provides a standard USB port that you can plug anything into it. It can also charge itself at the same time as powering an attached device. I will use this in my car to power an iPod and recharge the device (with a car adapter) at the same time.The other primary use cases are plane travel (makes my iPhone last an entire day while watching videos) and on my bicycle, running a GPS app on my iPhone. After 100 miles the battery in the iPhone is still full and the APC device still has half a charge.Overall I'm very pleased with this device.
I've had this product for almost two years now and it's still holding up great! Right now it's plugged in to a wall hdtv from its back, so the cable tip that plugs into the tv's hdmi port is actually sort of bent. But even with that, it's still working perfectly. And it's less than a dollar too!NOTE: I'm only running at 720p though, so I wouldn't know how it performs on 1080p. Although it should be the same.
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...
Camera takes nice pictures and is very compact and nice to look at. I'm used to a camera with a few more features. This is definitely a point and shoot camera.
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.
I liked these little headphones (earbuds) so well that I bought 2 more as gifts. They are comfortable in my ear and easy to carry around. I have had mine 3 months, wrapped around my iPod in my purse daily, and I have had no trouble with wear, or with losing the the cushions, that I heard others expressing concern about. The cable coating is as good as new. I think the people who had trouble with their coating cracking maybe had a reaction to aftershave or heavy sweating that caused their problems. I also had no trouble adjusting to the u-shaped cable design. I use mine at a fitness center and they do help to block out the noise of the equiptmnet and people around me. Regarding the sound quality, I was pleased. That's not to say a true audiophile wouldn't notice a difference in a direct comparison with Bose Headphones (and actally I do have over-the-ear Bose headphones), but I haven't bothered to make the comparison, because it really is not such a big deal to me. These are great little headphones, with nice sound quality, and definately a great price on Amazon, as compared to electronic stores in town. I really don't think you can go wrong for the price.
Got this used and put it through its paces. I was shocked when I felt just how large and heavy it is. It adds almost twice as much weight on myPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The lens drops below the bottom of the body as well. But I immediately saw how they built the optics, which was to minimize the typical fisheye distortion that shows when adding these lenses on cameras. I didn't see the typical edge-bending that I always saw with wide angle converters. Trees and buildings seemed almost dead-on straight for a change. And the sharp optics gave the right amount of added width that I need with such a bridge camera, with a 25mm equivalent lens. It's meant as a wide angle adapter but doesn't have zoom-through optics. After a the shortest period of zooming, the image will go completely pastel soft.The lens makes me want to use it as a paper weight when not screwed onto the camera. The front looks so much like a scratch magnet, but there is no thread to add any filter (just stating facts - a filter would add that much more weight in any case). And the optics are definitely a dust and smudge magnet. The front just begs for dust bunny companionship, and the rear is very concave, which eliminates the fisheye effect. Both front and rear caps were included, which is a plus (and the big SONY name on the front does look nice). Keep a lens cloth nearby at all times.The weight and dust issue and the fact that it takes a little while to screw this on, are my reasons for docking a star. I wish the mount was bayonet, but which bayonet style to use? I'm concerned that carrying the camera may rub such a large lens and cause it to loosen and unscrew. It's not perfect. If it were designed lighter, would the lens be able to still eliminate fisheye distortion? I'm not an engineer or lens builder so I can't tell whether I'm unfairly reviewing. But for others who are drooling to impress, you'll get comments from people about how big this is. Some may want the lens because it gives such small cameras more beef and possibly, more camera-cred. I wanted my camera for its light weight and ability to be more inconspicuous. This Sony lens makes people want to stare at it. I might have gotten a lighter lens, but I'll keep this. It's bulky enough that you'll have to find a place to store when removing, but always remember about the optical real estate you may expose to scratches. At least put the lens caps on when you store it, no matter how short a period. And try to mount the lens without dropping it.
It works as well as expected. Definitely a better deal than on most other sites, and im pretty sure the quality is the same.
What a quality cable! Even my IT guy was impressed with this cable. If you want the absolute best quality picture from your display device, I HIGHLY recommend Pureav. I'm quite happy with it!
It doesn't contain any installation instructions!?!?! How do I know how to install it? And get it functioning? It needs to have instructions. Please.
First let me say that I'm an Amazon Pro Merchant. I have a few items for sale - it's not like I'm a mega-warehouse or anything; I'm a guy running a media business - proverbially "out of the garage."For quite a while I was exploring third-party applications that would allow me to use smaller labels for creating Amazon barcodes. I tried Avery 30-up labels and 3M 30-up labels for labeling my items before shipment to Amazon's warehouses. While each of those has their benefits and problems, the main issue with using full-sheet labels is that (1) you have to come up with some sort of alphabetical-order-type-organization-and-labeling system. And if you're looking at a pile of 300 different items it can be quite a challenge. So I purchased a Dymo 450 Turbo thermal label printer.Usually I go for the cheapest solution to a problem, but so far these labels have been flawless. Combined with the manufacturer's equipment, these OEM, branded labels work flawlessly. I can create items, and then before shipping I can label them. I can then individually pack each item and ensure that each item I handle is in good or as described condition before I stick it in the box. I've heard of folks having issues with non-OEM labels that are similar to this product - jamming and other such issues - but so far after 600 items these labels are great. They save money in many ways because, say, I am shipping 17 items, I don't have to waste the remaining 13 Avery labels. This makes my job of creating inventory and labeling before shipment fast and easy.In order to mitigate risk of slowing down shipment creation, I'm sticking with the name brand. Three stars for price, five stars for quality, four stars overall. Excellent product - just damn expensive!
This is a sick backpack. I've looked for months for a camcorder bag to use with my Sony HDRXR-520. Before finding this the cheapest I came for a backpack model was $79....insane...when you think about it, its only a backpack with velcro divider.Anyway this bag has enough space for my camcorder, rode video mic, 3 extra batteries, charger, a truck load of cables and that's only in the main compartment. It still has a ton of other compartments to store all your video shooting needs.(Though I don't use them a lot, the memory card slot holder is a nice feature)CONS:The only bad thing that I could touch on is the straps for adjusting the shoulder straps can slide right through the plastic loops. Simple fix though..just bend the straps over at the tips and apply a little fire..lol did the trick for me.
I bought the logitech mx300 at my local Best Buy. What a great investment. I have had no problems what so ever. Its comfortable, its buttons are well thought out, and are easy to click and silent. Its very responsive in the games i play online, and the image reading is AMAZING!. I think people should feel the mouse before they buy, cause its kinda ripping off other people, use it a day, don't like it, return it. All in all, its an awesome mouse
Why does this device appear when you search Amazon for "Geiger Counter?" It is not even related to a geiger counter and does not detect alpha, gamma, or beta particles. It may be that the seller has embedded "geiger counter" in the index by "accident", if you get my drift. Read the specs carefully and make sure it does what you want it to do.
I have a mix of power connections that vary is size and form. This works well to suit the variety.
This monitor has alot of static and you pick- up other monitors in the neighborhood! It has only 2 channels( not much privacy!) i wish i had bought one of the 900 mgh monitors instead! In fact i am looking for new monitors now to replace these ones! Please, don't waste your money here!
I have to have a decent DVD player that can watch PAL DVD's on my regular NTSC TV and vice versa. The PAL and NTSC DVD's have to be region free (we watch our home movies) to watch in the other formats. I sent 3 of these to relatives in Australia, use 1, and bought another for my friend. Amazon is the only place that I can find these. Auto voltage sensing for foreign countries. Great value.
Xerox Phaser 8560/DN Color PrinterI have owned more printers and more types of printers than the average person. My first inkjet printer was in 1986, it was a HP DeskJet. Great printer for that time. I have owned ribbon printers, thermo printers, daisy printers, line printers, ink jet printers and laser printers. From the very cheap to the very expensive. From draft quality to photo quality. I have been a computer geek my whole life. I built my first S100 bus computer back in 1969. I was an electrical engineer servicing main frames and their peripheral equipment back in 1970. In 1972 I got involved in Main Frame Operations. In 1979 I started application programming then went on to system programming. Anyway the bottom line is that I have owned and I have seen many printers in my life time and this Xerox Phaser is one of the best that I have ever used. It is fast, quite, clean and producing some of the finest prints in amazing color. Don't listen to these people who claim it's noisy, not true. Either these people have never owned a professional high speed printer in this caliber before or they have a problem with their printer. This printer is more quite then my HP 2600N Color Laser, or my Epson Artisan 800 and just as quite as most laser printers. These are in fact mechanical devices with moving parts so you are going to hear some noise. Ink Hog? Please have you ever used an ink jet photo printer, every other day you are going to the store to purchase some more ink tanks. Was this printer expensive, yes but worth every penny. You can go cheap and spend all you money on toners or ink tanks or pay up front. This printer by far beats any printer that I have ever used. PERIOD. And from a technical standpoint it is well designed have come with very impressive built in system control software. Very impressive! To save on ink Xerox advises that you keep the printer always on in power saver mode. This is not a problem as I do not turn my printers or computers off anyway, does anyone turn off their devise anymore? Someone said thay you cannot write on the prints, I have no problems what so ever with ball point pens. I write all over my schedules and presentations with any problems. The only regret that I have is that I waited so long to purchase one of these wonderful solid ink printers. I was worried about the technogy. I will never look towards regular lasers again to print anything not as long as I have my Xerox Phaser Solid Ink Printer!
I bought this cable on sale, and it worked fine. No better or worse than any other optical audio cable. The main problem I have with this cable is that it broke when I removed it from the back of my DVR. Around the pin on each of the cable's end there is a small, rectangular piece of plastic, a sort of a shield that guides and holds the end of the cable in place. On my Monster cable, this plastic piece came off, under normal use, rendering the cable useless as the cable will not set in place without it. Bottom line, avoid Monster and the overblown hype and just buy a cheap cable instead. It will work just as well, if not better.
It's adequate for listenning though the sound is not the quality that I hoped for.
I do not know why Dell stop Making this pda/pocket pc, because even use they are great!
This battery met all my expectations. The delivery time was excellent. The battery performed perfectly and was put to use immediately. I will purchase another one when needed.
I was worried about the complexity to programming this remote and I was wrong. It is simple, and once programmed to your liking is a quality product. Only downside is the thing eats batteries!
This is an okay product. It does protects my zune. The only negative thing is my zune slips around in it which makes it hard to navigate the controls.
First, it is fairly obvious what you get if you check out the picture, read a little or do a little research. Sure, Monster could have made it a little clearer, but oh well.As far as the charger is concerned, I use it every night as I listen to my Zune while falling asleep. It works great, looks great, and does the job.5/5 all the way. Does what it is supposed to do while being a little stylish along the way.
You can't go wrong, this is the best paste out there, just be sure to use the right amount!! and let it set up! it takes several use cycles to setup this means let the CPU get hot then shut down let it cool, just use your computer like normal if you don't shut your computer off for the night it will not set up right!! everyones idea of normal use is not the same!!! A few hours on and a few off will set it up faster and you will see better temps over time. I have a I7 that idles at 22c and peaks at 45c at 100% load this took 2 weeks to achive.
I ordered this on Wednesday and with the free two day shipping actually got it on the next day believe it or not. I was a little hesitant because of some other comments about it being difficult to install. I know my way around computers but am not a tech geek by any means. I put in the disc, followed the directions and had it up and running in about 15 minutes. I went down and plugged in the Xbox360 wireless adapter (Same purchase) and it found it and was set up within 2 minutes. I was on Xbox Live in 20 to 30 minutes tops. So far so great.I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars because the reception isn't great and I am purchasing a Range Extender today to cover it. Granted the Xbox is downstairs on the otherside of the house but it's just a town home. I was hoping for a little better. But I think with the extender I should be good to go.I would highly recommend.
I got a Windows MCE PC a few weeks ago and hooked it up to my DLP tv and sound system. I have a Harmony universal remote to control the PC while in the MCE interface, but soon found my wireless optical mouse a pain to use from the couch while working a document or cruising the internet. The old optical mouse's range didn't quite make it to my 15 foot viewing distance, and for accurate tracking I often ended up using my pants leg as a mouse pad (I swear, that's all I did). Also, the full size keyboard was clumsy on my lap.The Gyration suite solved all of my problems, and then some. The mouse has a range that easily reaches my couch. It can work in mi-dair, and is a lot easier to use than I thought it would be. You don't have to move your whole arm, just swivel your wrist. I'll often use it just like a remote for quick mousing - pull it off the shelf and mouse around windows while still standing up - the pc equivalent of channel surfing. It also tracks much better than my Logitech MX700 mouse when using the couch arm as a mouse pad.The great thing about the mouse is its programmable functions. There are two lower left and right clicks that I use to go forward and back by screens in Internet Explorer. Also, mid-air swipes in eight directions (N, NE, E, SE, etc.) while you press a certain button can be programmed. I use them to open up MCE, open up Internet Explorer, minimize open windows, etc. A bright line shows up on screen to show you the precise direction of your swipe. If you forgot how you programmed the remote, holding the special button down brings a map of programmed functions onscreen. Truly dummy-proof.The only gripe I have about the mouse after a week of use is its apparently light weight construction. It does not feel substantial at all, although the light weight makes it very comfortable. The "nubs" on the bottom of the mouse that the mouse glides on are just small pieces of thick plastic tape, and mine are already starting to come off. I think I can either glue them back down or replace them with something.The keyboard is definitely small. When reaching for special keys, I will often miss the mark if I don't look down - but no more so than I would with a notebook pc that I am not used to. I didn't downgrade the system for this because Gyration also makes a full size keyboard if that is a concern for the user. I like the small lap-sized keyboard myself, as it is very convenient to keep on the couch armrest when not in use. The range is also excellent, with no missed keystrokes from fifteen feet. The keyboard has the usual assortment of special function keys, like volume control, favorites, email, etc.The device that ties this all together is a keychain sized usb transmitter that can be unobtrusively inserted into a usb port in the back of the pc. Much better than the clunky logitech transmitter I used to have on top of my audio equipment rack. I had no problem getting the transmitter to instantly recognize the keyboard and mouse.I highly recommend this product. Much better than the atrocity that is the Microsoft Media Center Keyboard, which I also tried (but that is another review . . .)
I've yet to be disappointed in any of Belkin's cable products, and this is no exception. The construction quality of this cable is top notch and offers fantastic data transfer and shielding from outside noise.
My desktop is a very old Dell Dimension 4500 that came with 512MB of RAM. It was really starting to show its age and run slower, so I figured if I added some memory I could squeeze another year or two out of it. This was the perfect solution! This stick doubled (and maxxed out) the RAM for under $25, and was super easy to install.
I'm on amazon right now to buy a new wireless mouse. This one uses a ton of batteries. I even started using rechargeables! Anyway, the right click button stopped working, so I can't even check my spelling in this review! I'm constantly having to reset the button on the bottom because the lazer gets "stuck." How annoying. I also have to open the battery case and reinsert the batteries up to 5 times per day. The more I write, the more I think about changing my star rating to a 1, but it did work great for about a year, except for the constant battery changes. The keyboard is fine. I like how it has an email key. That's about it!
This case has sturdy 1 mm steel throughout making it quite sturdy, for those like myself who like to dremel holes in the top and sides for fans, attach filters, and the like. It has toolless design for the 5.25 inch drive bays, and the hard drive bays are easily removable as well. It's spacious and well designed... except for the plastic front panel.If you do order one of these, expect it to have a broken front panel. It's easily fixable with super glue, but even then never closes quite as easily as their older model full tower server case. It's really a poor design, and feels flimsy when working with it.Even with this flaw, it's still a great purchase and worth the money. The 500 watt antec smartpower modular power supply is a quality one but did not have enough cables to power my DFI board and my numerous fans, 4 drives, etc, so you may need to buy a different power supply to go with it as well depending on the system.Even with that, I still recommend this case if you like big, bulky, sturdy, quiet cases which are easy to use.
I simply needed a way to protect my 5th generation iPod and wear it on my waste band or belt. I looked in the brick and mortar stores and found mediocre cases for ca. $25 to $30. For about the same price after S&H, this case is perfect for my needs, and it comes with a car charger to boot! The crook-shaped belt clip holds equally fast to waste band or belt, making this ideal for any activity up to and including a vigorous gym workout. The iPod is easily slipped in and out of the case, should you wish to remove it, but you should find no need to, since there are access holes for all ports and buttons. My only complaint is the instructions said "push to open". After pushing hard on the little button on the side of the door for awhile, I found what they meant was "push up to open". Yes, I'm probably an idiot, but I mention this just in case anyone else might be confused. The case comes with a lanyard, should you be interested in that option (I was not).
This calling card has great quality and its a steal deal!
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'm a new Sony MDR-EX71SL user and I like the comfort and sound quality. The noise reduction is at about 60% which is great for my use. These are a great alternative to the expensive ones. The cord length takes some getting used to but using a wire twisty seems to do the trick. The small cases Sony includes are not functional. The extra replacable plugs is a nice plus. The small connector on the plugin is useful for pda cases. In other words it works well with my dell x3i case.I think in future products Sony should create some easy and functional way to store the extra cord length that includes the connector section while using the headphones.
This B+W filter is just like all other B+W products, it is built solid and functions as it is suppose to.
My husband absolutely love this lens! I would highly recommend this lens for the price. The quality and the price is the best.
This product is very simple to install since it is USB. Once installed, the product works very nicely and seems to get very good reception. Great for people who don't want to install a wireless card in their computer, want to be able to easily transport the wirless adapter or use it on multiple computers, or who want to use if on a laptop.
charger works perfectly-was just what I needed-what more could you want. Compact & easy to use-fits nicely in my camera bag.
I had an Apple Airport Extreme for my Macbook that cost me $179. Why, I don't know. After a little more than year, just outside the warranty, of course (!), it mysteriously went AWOL on me. I was going to buy another one but, even though I like Apple computers, their peripherals are expensive. So, I sprung a mere $50 for this Linksys. Set-up was simple. Works beautifully. I couldn't figure out how to password-protect it on my Macbook, but I don't really care if someone steals my credit info because I have poor credit and they wouldn't get very far; one of the upsides of bad credit. Even still, I'm not going to dock it a star for that reason because it works great and at less than a 1/3 the price of the Extreme. And even though the Extreme is supposed to be insanely faster, I don't even notice the difference really.
Can not really review how the remote performs because never got to use it. When we opened the package the inside of the remote was rusted because for some reason the manufacturer thought it was a good idea to package with the batteries inside the remote.The batteries rusted and spilled all inside the remote.When I contacted the company that sells this item they said I could return for a replacement. I HAD TO ASK THEM ABOUT THE COST OF SHIPPING TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE ITEM. THEY SAID THAT I WAS TO PAY!!!!!! AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THEM THAT IF THE ITEM WERE NOT DEFECTIVE I WOULD NOT BE RETURNING IT AND I ALREADY PAID MY SHIPPING TO GET IT TO ME I SHOULD NOT BE PAYING TO RETURN IT THEY SAID THEY WOULD SEND ME A PACKING LABEL.WHEN I WENT TO SEND THE ITEM BACK IT WAS POINTED OUT TO ME BY UPS THAT THE LABEL WAS NOT VALID AS THEY PUT A EXPIRATION DATE ON IT THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF AND IT EXPIRED BEFORE I COULD GET IF REPACKAGED AND SENT BACK.WOULD NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMOANY AGAIN.
I bought this screen mainly because it fit into my budget and was over sized but mostly because it was highly rated by other users. They were right, it is an excellent screen for the money.
Control your cable box from another room....No longer do you need to have two cable boxes if you live alone,just use a splitter and run a coaxel cable to your other tv and put one powermid in that room and the other in the room of the cable box and your done. single goes through walls and works great
just ordered my third pair. not because they're falling apart... no issues with cable rubber for me... but because my girlfriend stole my second pair! (also love the uneven cable lengths to hang them around my neck)shorter length without the extender allows me to use my ipod shuffle at the gym by clipping it to my shirt without having lots of excess wire tangling up all over me. all in all... great for the price. also own a pair of shure e2c which are much more expensive. although highs and mids are not as good with the sony's, they're still very nice and i have recommended to many.
First off, this Item is GREY, like it should be for this Metra Model number. It is decent quality as long as your only doing a normal deck. Im putting in a kenwood, KVT-614 which is a pop-out DVD/screen. It is alot heavier then a normal deck and this plastic simple started to bend with the weight.I had to custom make some brackets to reinforce it so it would hold.But with basic knowledge and a single din radio, this is a perfect kit for a Mazda.
Genuine Canon Ink ... which should always be used with genuine Canon printers. And, use genuine Canon photo paper if you want excellent photos. I've tried a half dozen other major brands and NONE performed as well as Canon's own papers; presumably developed to work specifically with Canon ink.
it was average to begin with...then ink issues...now it just says "check the troubleshooting guide" over and over againnever buy these printers
I originally bought this CD holder because I needed somewhere to put my increasing cluttered CD's after I lost my wooden box when I was forced to move.Now let me point out the obvious flaws that I was too stupid or lazy or inattentive to notice.For one, you cannot fit any "special" CD case in the slots because they are simply too big; the slots are just big enough to snuggly hold onto only the most basic CD case and nothing else. So if you have any box sets or CDs that came with a paper sleeve or of the "fold-out" variety you may want to reconsider.Another issue I had was the fact that more often then once I was having trouble fitting the damned CD's into the damned slots and was forced to get on my knees like a damned fool to see what the damned problem was. This required me to slowly guide the CD into place like a top secret alien craft into hangar 18.This is NOT ergonomic design, unless you are Hitler.Well it's not TOTALLY bad. Once you get the disks into the slots they're not going anywhere. And you have the option of connecting several of these ghastly beasts together if you have a considerable collection of albums that need to be categorized and slotted and you don't mind having to keep your freak CDs separted from your more normal ones.Bottom line: You can find a better way to organize your music, even if it does cost a wee bit more.
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.
Purchased this kit just to have the double din piece for a custom install in my Frontier. I was sorely disappointed as the trim piece did not fit flush within the opening. There was a clear 1/8&#34; gap which looked terrible. I ended up making a custom piece by hand. Do not recommend if using a double din size unit in a Frontier.
Works well. Would say 5 stars, as it does what it's supposed, however, I had to take the cover off to tighten the screw posts as the inner nut was not tight enough. Would still recommend it though. Good price, good function?
I owned these before but somehow lost them. I've had about 13 different earbuds, and headphones none which i can say sound like these. The headphones feel great. They fit nice and snug and the sound is clear as can be. They also fold when not in use. What can i say about it, i'm just glad that i own a pair again.
i bought this product to use in my car that is located out of the country. caught my flight, picked up my car, plugged this in and had absolutely no problems. So I bought another for my car at home. It worked flawlessly also. Higly recommend
Received this bag for my Sony A200. Bag is not to big and has plenty of storage space. Many compartments and is really well padded on the back and straps.
I've been using a regular backpack for my Canon 5D Mk II, 70-200 lens, 100 macro, and 17-40 wide-angle lens along with a doubler, flash equipment, and incidentals (cf cards, extra battery, cloths and cleaner, etc.) Well, needless to say I risked having my equipment getting scratched, bumped, and possibly broken from mixing and mingling. This backpack camera tote works great to keep my camera and lenses apart, has plenty of storage space, and the comfort of the pack on my back is nice, especially with the 2 front optional straps attached. Pack works great!
Great Product. Sturdy, well padded, but attractive case at a reasonable price. Fits my new 9" portable DVD player perfectly. Has extra zippered storage compartment for cords, remote, and a few DVDs. Great for use in the car also to keep the kids entertained on long trips. Super fast customer service and delivery.
I had the Epson 850z before this model. Both have been fantastic.First of all, you can blow up a poster print off of 3.2 megapixels, there is no need for these new 12 mp cameras now days. this one does just fine for everything i need.The one unique feature i have yet to find on any other model is that timed interval shots. You can set the camera to take a picture in intervals on a timer (not just one picture on a timer) You can set it to take a picture as often as every 10 seconds up to 24 hours.Because this is an older model, it's larger. The newer cameras are more compact, but i find that a larger camera in my purse is alot easier then dropping the DPI on 500 12mp pictures.It runs off rechargeable or regular AA batteries.
My gain on my amps did not match the gain on my Pre-Pro couldn't get the volume passed 10:00 oclock these work great.They didn't add anything too the sound of the amps.
I am really impressed with how great the reception is. The picture quality is as good as it was with cable. In the past I was never able to get a good picture with an antenna but with this antenna I get a beautiful picture and also pick up stations I never could get before.
I purchased this hard drive thinking it was truly portable meaning that the from the following item description NO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE is needed."The DiskGO 3.5" Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive is a convenient and fashionable solution to backing up and transporting all of your important documents, digital pictures, music, videos and more. This hard drive fits nicely on any desk either horizontally or vertically and is incredibly easy to use. Just plug the drive into any available USB port, and it's instantly recognized. There is sure to be enough storage for even the heaviest of users. Utilizing an ultra-fast USB 2.0 connection, this hard drive can back up an entire notebook or desktop computer in just minutes. It's inevitable; your computer's internal hard drive will eventually fail, destroying (or deleting) all of your files in the process. The DiskGO 3.5" Portable USB 2.0 Hard Drive is a reliable way to assist with disaster recovery. Carrying your information has never been so easy."Imagine my surprise to find when it came in that it needs an external power source and the ultra-fast USB connection is only for transferring files. I returned it and am looking for a portable hard drive that is TRULY PORTABLE!The product description says nothing about needing an external power source to operate which I feel is misleading to buyers!
I received the product damaged - it didn't work. I went through the procedures for returning the product and sent it UPS. I asked for a replacement. Still haven't received one as of July 12th 2010.
I bought this for all my gear and it fits! I was able to put in my: Sony Camcorder, Canon SD750, Canon G9, underwater housing for the two cameras, and 2 lenses for the G9. I thought the bag was comfortable, but my husband thought it was too small for him. I'm 5'6" / average and he's 5'11 / 260lbs, with broad shoulders.I would suggest taking off the Canon logo on the bag just to deter theft.
Very sharp good quality lens with excellent focusing. Definitely seems an upgrade from my older Canon 75-300 IS lens originally used with my film camera.
Great product, with the rebate it was free !Not sure if the sale is still on but I'm glad I bought ? it.Sometimes I can be a klutz and I know Ipods are very susceptible to impact.This amour type case definitely will protect it from being dropped, betterthan those stylish clear cases. The belt clip is very secure and it has a screen protector as well as cutouts for connections and controls that fit perfect.
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.
Arctic Silver 5 Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Comound Paste was recommended to be used when replacing a processor.There was enough to do at least two installations, and the tube it comes in makes it very easy to use without making a mess. Not having changed a processor before, I researched how to apply the compound, and was very pleased with the results. The computer it was used on runs well within temperature ranges specified for it.
I purchased these earphones for my Kindle 2. They are the very best earbuds I have used! ... 1) They are so comfortable! 2) GREAT SOUND! 3) Sound Isolating. 4) Inexpensive. 5) Did I mention COMFORTABLE? :)I am buying more of these for my desktop, laptop, mp3 player, etc., and just to save for the future! Think I'm hooked on them? (NOTE: I'm also buying some adapters for the plug size, so that I can use them for all my sound needs.)Why don't you try these? You'll be so glad that you did.Thanks for reading.
Fit my needs perfectly, I have used Targus USB Hubs for many years and I love them, would recommend to everyone
This reviewer never got the chance to use this camera because the metering/LED system was defective, or else 3 sets of 1.5 volt batteries were powerless. Returned camera the day after receiving it. It sure seemed like a great camera, and regretted having to send it back because of a defect.
This product is real good to have. Well for me it is I use it for work and many different places out of work. I think it will be better if it also brings another speaker mic with the 2 pins to be able to use with other radios but this item is good thanks.
It works OK except that it keeps forgetting the TV code, and I have to reprogram it (about once a week). Not a big deal, since I've already memorized the code, but still, it's annoying when you buy something and it doesn't work.
I bought the Safety 1st Safe Glow Monitor late last year. Now it switches off in the middle of the night without warning. I can't help but wonder how many times my daughter has woken up crying and I didn't hear her because I was depending on this thing??? I tried to call Safety 1st to ask them about and was asked to jump through hoops in order to get a replacement for this cheap monitor. You will be asked to fax your receipt along with your information. They verify it and then ask you to mail certain parts from the unit. Finally they will send you a check or voucher to replace it. NOT worth my time. I've already told them that I am going to buy another monitor, but it will NOT be a Safety 1st product.
i feel like paparazzi, this is fantasticworked WONDERS while photographing my last wedding; it was like i was standing at the altar with themrecommend
I am very pleased with the CD changer. For the price - the quality is excellent. I am pleased with sound and the workmanship. Assembly was very easy.
Product was less than 1/2 the retail cost and was delivered in a sealed packet as if it just came from the store! I charged it up and it is working just fine!
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.
This item is rare and it was great to find in Amazon. I have bought more and more in Amazon because of their prices and the avilability of what one needs. This item is my second and it is great for voicing recognition program. Great item arrived great and fast.
Excellent product at a fair price. HAs everything that I needed in a digital camera.
I ordered the items on 10/6/2006. It is not K8NGM2-FID, instead, it is K8NGM2-NBP. Amazon has tried to send me the item once more, but it is again the wrong items. I am pretty frustrated that Amazon would only refund the money, instead of offering the lower-line model K8NGM2-NBP at a reasonable price minus all the hassle it has costed. It is such a shame that after 6 years of shopping with Amazon, that is all it can offered.
The Altec inMotion iMini sound has proven to be as good as they advertise. The quality is better in a room setting than in the outdoors. By using the "Settings" feature on my IPOD I was able to adjust the sound for more bass which is my preference. The $100 investment broadened the opportunities for using my IPOD and gives me the best return on my music investment. The only limitation is you can only use Mini IPOD's. If someone wants to bring their IPOD to my house I can't use it with these speakers. Otherwise I am thrilled with my decision.
The speaker system is amazing. I had been wanting to buy new speakers since my old ones were going on 13 yrs old i looked around a didnt find anything to my liking. then i remembered i had seen these speakers a few months back. so i looked them up and they seemed to be the perfect match for what i was looking for. so i ordered them and i am more then pleased. they were so flipping awesome my friend ordered the black ones. I would recommend these to anyone lookign for speakers. and i bought them on amazon.com for at lease 20 dollars less then any other online store i saw them for as much as 129.99. so buy from here. Excellent product.
Camera was decent for a while back in the mid 2000s. Picture quality can be good if all conditions are great and you keep it very still. If you move it a tiny bit, it's all a blur. I still use it today after about 6 years but that's only because I am too broke to get a new one. Zoom is what u expect, not that great. It's slow to load and take a picture. Mexapixels are low but you can still get a decent shot with perfect conditions. Takes video and has several nice features if you can get enough battery time to access them. It does freeze up, but mine has only done that a handful of times.Worst parts and these are deal breakers: It didn't come with a rechargeable battery or a charger. So I've always used standard AAs or Lithium type batteries. And believe me, you will go through tons of batteries with this thing. Sometimes it will not fire up with a brand new set of batteries. Other times it will seem to last a long time. It will cause u tons of headaches and disappointment if u try to take photos and u don't have a spare set of batteries.I don't know what Kodak's problem was with this unit, but I can see why others have overtaken them in the camera business.Don't waste your money unless you are desperate.
I bought it about a month ago to protect the keyboard from getting hair and crumbs stuck under the keys. It was easy to put in and durably made. I recommend it!
Great price and works pretty well but it can't fully replace our Sony DVD remote. On the DVD remote, the left/right buttons have two functions (1) scan forward and back and (2) left/right navigation of the DVD menu. The Sony universal remote can "learn" to perform the first function but not the second.
I bought these headphones as a replacement for the horrific headphones Apple gives. These headphones are comfortable and are noise-cancelling. The music comes out clear and when the music is on this is all you hear because these headphones adequately block out outside noises. For five bucks this is probably one of my best purchases on Amazon.
Its a very good product, holds a ton of songs and the color screen is pretty sweet. The product works well, and is a real solid alternative to the IPOD. The battery life in my opinion leaves something to be desired, but all in all its not that bad. The option to purchase a replacement battery, is a real advantage that this product has over the IPOD.
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 -
As another reviewer mentioned, this unit is not recognized by my computer if I plug it in through a USB extension cord. It is very strange because the unit works fine if plugged directly into the computer. Other 2.0 deviced work fine through the same extension cord this was attempted with.Summary:Short cord, extension cables may not work... purchase a different brand.
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.
Koss PortaPro Headphones with CaseThese babies have been manufactured since 1984, a testament to their quality. Mine are only 15 years young and dang it!!, I've got to get new ear pads, also a testament to their quality. Koss makes a number of good products and back them up. Love them for listening to my new iTouch. Much more comfortable and much better sound than the dink earbuds that come with the iPods. I don't have to constantly reinsert the buds and miss part of the tunes. Recommended!!!!
Don't spend more than you need to on cables! These HDMI cables work flawlessly at a fraction of the cost of the name brands. Don't be fooled by marketing gimmicks. These are all you need!
Purchased from Amazon on February 12, 2007. I used it for 3 years with some minor problems. When there were problems, I had to unplug this device and plug the USB device directly to the back fo the computer. However, recently it stopped working completely. Whenever I plug a USB device, it gives me a message saying the device hub is overloaded. When I plug the device directly to the computer, there is no problem. This happens when used with the power adapter (obviously) and with only ONE USB device being connected. I am not certain if 3 years is an acceptable life for electronic components; it is not acceptable to me personally. I expect all my electronic purchases to survive a minimum of ten years. An expensive SONY MP3 CD player I purchased died after 17 months. So I completely stopped buying SONY products due to unreliable product life. I have had other problems with other LINKSYS devices, so I am begining to form a low opinion of this company's products as well, and its product documentation tends to be very user unfriendly in general.
I got one of these before and they are really good. I was going to get one at Staples but it was $32. I paid $10 less for the same product, that is a good deal to me.
i bought this player after my old PHILLIPS died (those things lasers really die quickly). its a great player, the batteries that i have in it are duracel (?) and i have had the same ones in for about 2 months now - they haven't even started dying yet. woo hoo!! it plays my burned CD's perfectly, the sound is incredible, it gets rid of some of the little fuzzies on my older CD's and makes them sound like new. i love the headphones, street-style are my absolute fav, i can sleep with them on, and i dont have to pull my long hair up to wear them. it doesn't skip at all, i can be ridding on the school bus, a train, the subway, i can be jogging - it doesnt skip AT ALL. the only thing you can really complain about it is the little buttons, but i honestly don't have a problem with them - i can stick this in a big pocket of my cargos and BAM im set for the day. all my peers love it (15, 16, 17), and so do my older friends. totaly great player
We had tried at least two other CD changers which had been bought in a store. Sadly, when brought home, they had something wrong with them and we had paid more for them than for the Sony we purchased from Amazon. Installation was easy and the sound is good. It does just what we want it to do - that's all we could ask for!
Do NOT buy this one, you can't hear ANYTHING but static with it. My suggustion, go with the Fisher Price (Lights and Sounds). We bought the Safe Glow monitor when we had our second baby (so the two monitors would look different and you could tell who was crying), and we hear nothing but static from it. Maybe I'm spoiled from the clarity of the Fisher Price one we already had, but I have adjusted this one so many times and it makes no difference.....it's useless. Sorry to sound so harsh, I just don't want you to be as dissappointed as we have been with ours.
These connectors are not like your average connectors. They have a slightly different system of keeping the actual cable snug after being soldered in. Now with this plug i noticed right away that the gold on the tips were much different than the gold i was used to seeing. It honestly does scream quality other name brand "Lifetime Warranty" cables i own have gold on them but compared to this those gold ends look like bronze now. I paired these cables with 18 AWG CBI double braid cable and found that the result was amazing. NO OTHER cable i own right now comes close to the clarity and definition that i have. This was important because I have pedals that go in front of the amp and in the effects loop which ends up giving me well over 50 feet of signal cable. Clarity is key with your instrument signal. There is one thing that i must say to be careful about with this particular one plug. If you are used to the old style connectors this may take some time to adjust to soldering. The connection points on the inside of the plug are in the shape of a semi-circle which means if you use too much solder it is easy for it to pool at the bottom when it is hot and create a signal loss. I had this happen to me a few times. But once you get the hang of it you can make cables in no time flat. The last thing to be careful of is the diameter of your cable. If it is too thick the end will not screw on. On the labeling (at least in my case) it never said what to do in this case. I have learned what to do for this one though, what you need to do if the end will not screw on is you take the blue piece on the inside and break of the little tip. Don't worry this is supposed to be done if the cable is on the thicker side. It should screw on just fine.
You are better off building your own computer out of parts from the 80's because that's basically what you will be getting. Where to start with what is wrong with Dell, customer support (they will argue with you), hardware failure (if it works right the first time count yourself lucky), the motherboard - you get what you pay for remember that, and if you do not upgrade then there will be NO slot available for upgrading later, and the funny thing is that it will work for about four months then the problems start. And as for their printers, RUN don't walk away, RUN far ans fast.
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!
It was purchased as a gift. Arrived quickly & in the correct color. Works great. Battery life is excellent and screen is awesome for viewing photos, good color saturation with excellent pixelation.The sound quality is phenomenal with the included earbuds, with excellent range of volume control from soft to loud. I added a set of headphones when I gave it as a gift which made it superb. The best part is that the battery is a consumer replaceable item... you don't need to return it to the manufacturer if and when the battery won't recharge any longer.
these are really good for the size of the drivers it sort of lacks bass but the bass booster on the ipod could fix it the over-head band adjusts to the user making it even more comfortable than most over the head headphones i like but these are more for casual listeners than audiophile like myself these are better than most JVC headphones that for sure
I just got this mouse as part of a "notebook essentials" kit, and it's proven to be a fine value for the money. A few things:**The size is great for travel... maybe it's too small if you have large fingers, or too heavy if you're a 98 lb. weakling... for everyone else, it's fine.Easy of use and the movement is as smooth as my corded infrared mouse at home (granted, I've never used it further away from my laptop than about 2 feet).The blinking blue light on the USB part is a little annoying, but you will know for sure your connected**The sleep mode is great... if you click on a button, it comes to life immediately. My guess is the earlier reviewer with the problem had an older laptop.The earlier reviewer was incorrect, this mouse is totally plug-and-play and you can plug it in whenever you like, before powering up, in the middle of working on something... whatever. Note if you find it not plug and play, you seriously need some Windows updates.The buttons and scroll wheel work perfectly.Here's the bottom line: upon seeing it in action and finding out the price, two of my friends went out and bought one. It's not perfect, but it's great for the price.
This armband is average, at best. Dont get me wrong, it serves its purpose but my major complaint is that it won't work well with the silicone cases that most people use. If you use a silicone case you either have to take it out of the case everytime you want to use the armband or try to jam it in the tiny opening that was obviously only designed to be used with a "naked" ipod. The realy laughable thing is that with all the scratching complaints with the nano apple recommends using a case, do they expect users to take the unit out of the case everytime they want to use an armband. Let me tell you this is a major pain!! I got this item as a gift otherwise I probably would have bought a silicone case that doubles as an armband (ie. has a slot in the back for a strap). BTW the NANO rocks!!
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!
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.
Looks are deceiving. I haven't taken this item out on any serious adventure yet but out of the box it feels rather flimsy. The light in the back that swivels is tough to maneuver and I think it will probably break off sometime. The front light is kind of dim. The radio and flasher are OK. Everything works as supposed to, I just wish I shopped around before I picked this one up.
I bought this for Christmas for my 10 year old and she loves it. I holds plenty of music and is easy to work. The charge doesn't last as long as I would like, but overall it is great for her!
After spending 2 hours on the phone with tech support that was located overseas, I FINALLY had my Linksys WRT54GS up and running. It was a total pain to set up - the installation software that came with the product was pretty much useless. For a whopping 3 months the router worked flawlessly. I then spent another hour on the phone with overseas tech support who determined that my wireless router was defective and suggested that I return the product to the store.
Great mounts for matching Bose speakers. Simple install, and look great on the wall. Amazon had the best price on the net.
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 had a pair for over a year i loved them!! the best sound and noise isolating is a plus. i came here to day to buy another pair, i closed my orginal ones in my car door and they didnt Survive the trip on the pavement. But I cant believe how durable they are. I have broken headphones falling asleep with them on. but my e3c i have taken them everywhere and they took a beating. I was very hesitant to spent the money the first time but not giving it a second thought to buy them again after destroying the first pair, plus now they come in black so I am going that route
As someone who jogs, rollerblades, hikes, and works out quite often, I've found the Apple iPod shuffle is the best mp3 player for athletic activty.While the iPod shuffle isn's as colorful or cute as the iPod mini, it has a sleek, scratch-resistant surface that looks as good as the first day I got it, even though I've dropped it, bumped it, and banged it quite a few times now. The iPod shuffle is durable and can hold up through high-impact workouts and activities.What I love most about it is its light and compact body, so it doesn't get in the way or hold me down while I'm jogging. It's slim enough to comfortably slip in a pocket without noticing, yet the controls are big enough to change tracks, adjust the volume, or toggle it on/off without fumbling.The iPod stores approximately 100 tunes; I currently have 119 on mine, which provides me with hours of fast-paced music to keep my energy up and get me through my workouts.If you're looking for a trendy fashion device to clip on your jeans and listen to while shopping, walking, on an airplane, etc., the iPod mini is the way to go. But if you're simply looking for a tiny, portable device that will deliver a strong and continuous flow of music, and aren't worried about its fashion factor, look no further than the iPod shuffle.
I've had some experience with digital cameras. Have handled most if not all of the most popular brands, and I must say that I have found that Canon cameras seem to take the best pictures. I've used 7 megapixel cameras from Sony and compared it with similar shots from a 3.2mp Canon, and the picture quality is far superior. The flash is also wonderful, I've taken pictures in pitch black and they come out clear. The SD300 is a wonderful unit in the Canon line, I've had it for some time now and I can't find anything to complain about other than because of its size it may be easily misplaced. It usually amazes people to see the pictures produced by this pint sized camera, and the camera is extremely sleek and beautiful. It uses SD cards which for me is great as it is compatible with my laptop and other devices. The battery life is also great, even better when you take pictures in the daylight and conserve on flash. The video quality and supported special effects is pretty good too. I would highly recommend the SD300 for anyone seeking a camera that you can easily fit in your pocket, has great battery life, takes beautiful pictures and video.
My hp photosmart c200 fits nice and snug in this case, it is a great little bag.
Oops, just found the flash drive in the bottom of the washing machine. Plugged it in and it still works! That's enough for me. I wouldn't recommend this as a method for cleaning your flash drive, but it's been kicking around in my backpack unprotected and it's taken that beating as well. I think it's a great product.
I bought this system to replace a Dell wireless router (TrueMobile 1200, I think) I got for free with a Dell laptop a couple years ago. My Dell router and laptop didn't work together well: I frequently had to stop and restart my laptop's wireless connection to get it to work.With the Linksys router, I've now gone months without having to do anything to keep my connection up. It simply always works. Performance is great, and the menus within the router are as good as any I've seen (fairly intuitively organized at least).
So far, this charger has worked fine. Just want to clarify, though:You don't need to order this separately, at least not if you order a Nuvi 350. The 350 comes with the car charger, AC charger, leather case, dash mount, and windshield mount. Don't order this unless you want two for some reason. Many of the accessories shown on the GPS unit product page are already included.
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 had high hopes for this monitor after reading other reviews, but pulled it out of the box, plugged it in, and felt a pang of disappointment. Pixels are apparently missing in the screen, making small green dots appear on the desktop that can't be removed. I was also disappointed that the viewable screen was only 12&quot; wide and 9&quot; tall -- not even close to the full 15&quot; as stated in earlier reviews. I'll be returning the unit for a full refund. It's unfortunate, because the monitor itself looks great on my desk.
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.
Having researched this product on google search, I found some video reviews on you-tube. Searching for the best price I ended up here at Amazon. Not disappointed.
I bought it to connect my xbox to my turtle beach headset to provide it with good quality sound. The sound was very crisp and clear, there was zero static noises in my headphones. The wire itself was very strong/solid, and did not feel cheap at all. Overall i am very satisfied with the cable. But i would not recommend purchasing this if you want to cover a lot of ground because the wire is rather short.
I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO BUY THIS AT THE STORES THAT USED TO CARRY IT. I HAVE BEEN USEING THIS TO TAPE FOR A 4 HR PROGRAM EVERY NIGHT FOR MANY ,MANY YEARS. MANY THANKS FOR THE REASONABLE PRICING & IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.JANE RHODES
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!
I've burnt about 70 of these on my Apple 8x DL SuperDrive.Apple iMac Desktop with 20" Display MA589LL/A (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)Maybe 1 coaster, might have been my copy.
I have had this camera for 4 months now and its an outstanding pro-sumer grade digital SLR. The Amazon price for this camera body and two lens kit is simply the best price to be found anywhere, and is less than most vendors charge for this camera with a single lens. No longer do I mourn the loss of my Nikon 8008s 35mm Film Camera.Both lenes have outstanding optics and the metering system is superb. The included lens hoods are very helpful, but make sure you take them off for flash photography. The lenses operate quietly and quickly. They have nice grip.The built-in pop up flash is adequate for close-up snap shots, but you'll want one of the two available dedicated flash units the FL-36 or FL-50. Don't waste your time or money with the FL-20. I bought the FL-36, which is a full featured dedicated flash with significant manual overrides just as with the camera to meet your creative needs. I'm likely to further upgrade to the FL-50 which is a more powerful full professional grade flash.For serious photographers, this camera gives you total manual control that provides overrides for every possible setting to ensure you realize your full creative needs (just as with any professional 35mm or digital SLR).The automatic settings for focus and exposure are outstanding as well. There are several program modes for various types of shooting and a user program mode where you can essentially make your specific manual settings an automatic set-up.The controls are well placed, except for the the one-touch White Balance and the Auto-Focus frame buttons are right where you may normally want to place your right thumb while holding the camera, especially if you're taking vertical shots. The large LCD display is excellent and easy to read even in bright light, but be advised that its not for composing and lining up your pictures. The display is for making your camera settings and viewing the pictures you've taken. You must compose your shots through the viewfinder only. The viewfinder gives you gives you plenty of camera setting information along with immediate exposure and composition feedback so you can make adjustments without removing your eye from the viewfinder.The camera shoots in every file format that complete amatuers want and serious professional photographers need ranging from various degrees of quality for jpeg all the way up to TIFF and several RAW settings. The has shutter speeds that go from manual settings up to 1/4000th and an ISO range up to 1600.The camera is built solid, is very well balanced and lightweight. It looks great and feels great with a nice grip. The included Olympus LBH-1 battery has extraordinary life. I had in the camera for the first 3 months without a change or charge. In that time I took over 600 pictures, and often found that I had left the camera on when I went to pull it out of my bag for the next shoot. In fact, during my trip to Ireland during this mentioned timeframe. I basically left the camera on night and day for an entire week and had juice to spare when I got home. Phenominal!As mentioned the included lenses with this kit (wide angel to normal & normal to long telephoto) are very, very good. I'm so pleased with the overall performance and capabilities of the camera itself, that I'm definitely going to invest heavily in the professional level lens upgrades. With the exception of the Macro and extreme wide angle, those lenses are essentially the same focal lengths as included with this camera kit. However the upgrades are "faster" lenses allowing for more very low light levels and a greater ability to capture sports activity.Bottomline, this camera is fantastic and has everything that far more expensive professional cameras have. Olympus has a full range of accessories for serious and professional photographers that amatuers can work their way up to. This camera has it all at price that no one seems able to beat.
I purchased this for my wife Christmas present. She loved it!! the fact that everyone could be in the picture and not one person being left out to take the picture. The remote worked great right out of the box.
Q: When is a scanner not a scanner? A: When its a toy.This is one of the worst products I have ever used. Its almost impossible to scan any amount of stacked paper without multiple jams and multiple sheets being pulled at once. If the stack has ever been stapled together or even punch with a hole punch, the few fibers that link the sheets are enough to stick multiple sheets together. The roller system is terrible. This product is virtually unusable for people intending to scan more than one sheet at a time. Suggest you avoid it and go with a more robust products with a better pulling system, such as one of the Brother multifunction copiers.
I am blown away by these headphones sound soo good. The most bang for the buck Im ordering a back up pair!
This is a nice printer. I have had it since Dec 2006. It scans well and prints well. The pictures that I have printed are great--especially using HP paper. So why do I rate this as a 2 star? Because of the ink cartridge. They are less expensive. A black cartridge will run you $14, the color maybe $17. Sounds great, right? Wrong--there is only 5 ml of ink in the cartridges. Folks that is a teaspoon worth of ink! We go through cartridges like Sherman went through Atlanta. As soon as I can I'm getting another printer.
Like many computer accessories this one has an appealing list of features. Too bad it doesn't always work. The first one I received operated for a couple of weeks and then died. None of the LEDs would light and no USB traffic would pass. The replacement worked for a couple of months during which period I experienced odd delays and failures when restarting my computer or waking it from sleep. It even made Vista blue-screen with a USB device error. I've replaced the Targus hub with a 7-port hub from Tripp-Lite and all the problems instantly disappeared even though all of the same USB peripherals are still in use. This indicates that the problem was definately the hub. Your experience may be different. Just be advised that this hub won't always work as advertised. By the way, my computer is a $5000 Dell M1730 laptop running Windows Vista Ultimate/32bit.Another interesting observation: Since this (and the replacement Tripp-Lite hub) are both powered hubs, I assumed that I could plug my Sony MP3 player into the hub and have it charge without having the computer powered-up. But with either hub, the MP3 player refuses to charge unless the computer is powered-up too. This makes it pretty useless as a USB charger since I could just as well plug the MP3 player into the computer as having a computer powered-up seems to be a requirement in either case.
I've heard so much rave about the TiVo, and how it is so helpful. If you are a 9 to 5 worker, get rid of the dusty VCR, and definitely, pick this up. It is very helpful and fills the needs of anyone who can't catch their programming.Appearance: The new Series 2 DVR is a lot more sleek and distinguishes a better look then its old Series 1. It is a dark gray, with smooth surfacing. The front is a darkish white, applied with the TiVo logo, and a backlight, which has four adjustable brightness settings. Below is the color bar. On the left it is green, and when you are recording, the right is red. Also when ever you hit a button on the remote, about half of the bar on the right changes to orange, indicating you hit a button.Features: Here's the goods. This thing is packed with your hopes, and they come true. The huge main feature, is recording any program you desire on TV. There are many ways of doing this. First off, you can just simply record it. You can also do a Season Pass, which records all of your show times, no matter what time it is at. It has a thumbs up, and thumbs and thumbs down, to indicate if you like the show or not. You can give it up to three thumbs down or up. This also creates your WishList, which gives it a feeling of what you like. Then it depends on which one you buy, the 80 minute or 40 minute. Go with the 80 minute, which is what I should have done. And of course, controlling live TV. You can pause, rewind, and slow-mo live TV. Remember, you can only have up to 30 minutes of live TV until the starting point starts going.Controller: It is a simple controller, easy to use. The guide button to the main menu is the TiVo logo at the top of the controller. The TV power button is to the left. The Live TV button is to the right near the top. The four direction button is in the middle. Then the TV input and Info button are on oppisite sides of the left and right buttons on the four direction button. Below are the window and guide button. And finally, there is the select button. To the side of that are the thumb up and down buttons. Then, making an H shape are the volume up and down button. Then in the middle are the mute and record button. Then on the right side is the channel button. This button also works for Page up and dowm. Then in the middle is the central control button. The play, pause, slow, fast forward, and rewind are equipped here. Then to the sides of the slow button are the 8-second replay button, and the skip button. Then finally at the bottom are the numbers, then the clear and Enter/Last button.Tips: -When fast forwarding, you can use the skip button to go to the 15 minute intervals. Works well with a long program.-To reduce the info screen, use the right direction key on the four direction button.-Better organization, organize your programs into folders, which is much easier to navigate.-Want to scroll through something faster? Use the page up and down buttons, which is also the channel button.-To do step by step, press pause then hit fast forward.
I found this when I was looking for a simple CD player to take on a trip that involved flying. I really wanted it but decided to be practical and just order a CD player instead. Well, the CD player didn't work, so I returned it and that was all the reason I needed to "upgrade" and get the iRiver 350.Whoa! This baby rocks. It sounds incredible. It plays forever. The batteries have a long life, and if those run out on you, the external AA battery pack lasts several hours as well. I can hop on the airport shuttle, keep the tunes going through traffic, getting into the airport, checking my bags, all the way through the security checkpoints (impressive!), keep listening through the flight, and maybe by the time I've made my connection I might be halfway through the battery life. I haven't gotten the 23 hours of playtime out of the rechargables like they advertise, but I'd say at least 12. That is with playing standard audio CDs, though; I do notice that a burned MP3 CD uses a lot less battery power, so maybe that's where the 23 hours comes from. I always bring 2 AAs with me, and I always have enough tunes to get me home, even if I didn't fully charge the batteries first. (You have the option of fully discharging the batteries before recharging them through the remote, which is nice.)The machine is designed to be operated with the inline remote; the player body itself has some simple operating buttons on it but no display or options. (The new iRiver player does away with those buttons altogether.) It does take a little time to learn how to use all the functions available on the remote because there are a lot of things you can do beyond play, pause and skip. I still browse the lame little user manual sometimes to see if there are things I haven't tried yet with it. The reason I haven't played a lot of MP3 CDs on it is because it plays the tracks in alpha order rather than track order, and I didn't find making a playlist all that easy on it. Also, it doesn't seem that you can save your playlist and use it later when you put the same disc back in. But it does feature upgradable firmware, so I imagine that any bugs they work out may be fixable in the future. It is really easy to browse the list of tracks, though, and pick out the tracks you want to hear one at a time. And it hasn't skipped on me yet, either using audio CDs or MP3 CDs, even running.People always ask me about this player when I use it. It's really beautiful, sleek and thin, but all anyone usually sees is the remote and earbuds because I only take it out to change CDs. The "case" it comes with is just a drawstring cloth bag, but I bought an inexpensive padded case with a shoulder strap and built in CD book, and now I don't worry about dropping or losing it anywhere. I love this player and recommend it to anyone, but especially to travelers who love to bring their music with them.
i GOT THE YAP JACK FOR CHRISTMAS AND WONDER WHY EVERYONE DOES NOT OWN ONE. FOR 4CENTS A MINUTE I CAN CALL FROM JAMAICA TO THE USA. FROM YAP JACK TO YAP JACK ALL CALLS ARE FREE.THIS IS TOTALLY AMAZING. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE. GREAT CLARITY AND NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. FABULOUS PRODUCT THAT SHULD BE MORE READILY AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE.
Let me start by saying I've been a WD fan for several years, and have had excellent luck with their internal drives. I suspect that the disk drives in My Books are fine also.My first My Book wouldn't even power on no matter what I did. This occurred after about 2 months. Today the Fire Wire interface on my second My Book quit working. Luckily the USB interface still works.45 minutes with support trying to get my warranty straightened our didn't help my confidence level with this company. I agree that having a $320.00 hold put on a credit card for a $150 device is ridiculous.I bought this device to back up my data, but I no longer have faith that if I need them my files will be there.
Like most people, I read the reviews on Amazon before I purchased the bag. I was trying to decide between the 200DG and the 2400 SLR. The 200DG is big and holds all of my camera/video equipment comfortably.Here's what I've got in it:-Canon XT-Canon 28-135mm-Canon Speedlite 430EX-Canon 50mm-Canon 70-300mm-Canon HV10 HD camcorder-All wires, manuals and chargersWell constructed - you will immediately notice the metal clips (even though the male piece for the clips is plastic). I'm looking forward to taking this on the road.
This product has definitely been worth what I paid for it. The capture quality is as good as the display on a regular TV, and the software gave me no problems. Although the PVR program is somewhat feature limited in its scheduling capabilities, everything it advertises it has works. I have also seen in many places online that this card is compatible with many popular PVR software bundles like BeyondTV for Windows or MythTV for Linux.
This turntable is fantastic!! It has a belt drive which dampens anyspeed corrections. (which are small). the tonearm cradle is a littlecheep but this is minute with respect to the turntable's performance.I would recommend this turntable to anyone wanting a fully manual table.
This item was as described and was of good quality. I would recomend it to anyone for there own personal use.
I was a little disappointed to see that there's no cover for the plug, but the device seems to work fine. No trouble with drivers; it popped in the taskbar of my Ubuntu desktop within seconds of plugging it in, and it receives data from my wiimote.
I've had these speakers for about 6 months now and I am extremely suprised at the great sound quality from them. It does lack some in the bass. It only hits 80Htz. But they still sound great. I was using a reciever with the bass boost centered at 45 htz. How useful on speakers that won't hit that low! But I got a good pioneer that's centered at 100htz, and they sound way better. Very clear sound no matter how loud they are. Tweeter sounds good, but there is some whine in the higher bass, but for running them to the max what do you expect? I'm running 100 watts per channel through these, and they'll handle it very well, especially for the size. I did blow one of the woofers last week from having them up way too high when it went from a vocal song to a bassier song, but when taking the woofer out, I noticed it was a quality speaker with 60 watts max, vented pole piece, and a good magnet structure.All in all I think these speakers are comparable to way more expensive speakers in everything but deep bass. But I have the KLH 10&quot; 120 watt sub and they are a perfect match. Despite what people say about KLH I'm suprised with the quality of their products. Most of the bad reviews are due to operator error. And what do you expect from $50 bookshelfs? Deep bass to crack a window? They won't shake the walls, but use it with a sub and they'll sound awesome. Worth every penny and would happily buy another pair for whatever.
First camera backpack I've purchased so can't compare to others, however, it is light and well made and has plenty of pockets for my 20D, S3 13, video camera, a couple of extra lenses or light and other incidentals. Could carry a lot more with it, but then it would become a back breaker. Now I've got to learn to only take what I need.
the only widescreen multimedia player that's heavy on technology
AFTER LOOKING AT NUMEROUS REVIEWS THOUGHT I WOULD TAKE A CHANCE ON BUYING THIS, OH YEA!! 5 ***** FOR A PORTABLE CD PLAYER AND THE COST OF $39.95 WITH CAR ACCESSARIES THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE CD PLAYER. I'M PRETTY PARTICULAR ON ALMOST EVERYTHING I BUY AND THIS IS WITH OUT A DOUBT ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCT FROM SONY. IT SOUNDS GREAT IN NORMAL MODE BUT WHEN YOU SWITCH IT TO SOUND BASE 1, AND ESPECIALLY TO SOUND BASE 2 OPTION THE BASE JUST BECOMES ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC. GOT TO SAY I LOVE IT. I PLAY ALOT OF MUSIC IN MY CAR AND NOW I WILL BE PLAYING ALOT OF MUSIC IN MY HOUSE ALSO. WHAT A GREAT SOUNDING PORTABLE CD PLAYER , SO GLAD I MADE THE CHOICE TO BUY THIS.
I just received the hard drive. It is completely silent, sleek looking, and mounts consistently on my iMac G5. The only thing I don't like is the blue light on it is REALLY bright and goes bazerk when it is being accessed. Maybe that's more of a personality issue than a tech issue. But it is definitely a good fit for my Mac.
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.
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
No denying Apple makes great products, but this is NOT one of them. They spent their money on the visual design and forgot that in order for the item to function it needed to be sturdy. The cord on this WILL break and you will need to buy another. The cord is too thin to withstand anything more than occasional use. Apple should be ashamed of this one and I'm surprised there hasn't been a recall.
I bought the 1501 20 months ago. It has been running stable ever since.I also use an IBM thinkpad running Windows XP Pro which cost twice the money. We use the Dell 1501 at home to browse the internet, use itunes, word processing, and watching movies on Netflix instant watch (the internal speakers work fine for this purpose). Compared to the thinkpad the Dell computer feels clumsy , I would not like to carry it around. For the purposes listed above, it works fine. Using Vista with only 1 GB makes the computer feel sluggish (e.g. for some applications like Adobe Photoshop 6.0), but its tolerable for the most part.
COMPACT AND STYLISH, ALL FUNCTIONS WORK PERFECTLY,EASY TO SET UP WITH A COMPUTER
I've had this mount for about a year and so far it's been holding up just fine. Installation was pretty tricky and even though it's adjustable and has plenty of holes for different projectors, mounting my Optoma HD66 was quite challenging. Also, I couldn't manage to tighten all the bolts completely so it can be rotated slightly, but since it's on the ceiling it's not really a problem.
What a find! This camera is beyond belief. It works with all my old AF Minolta lenses from my 7000i film camera and getting it was like getting a whole bag of new toys all over again.The results are incredible! Compared to my 18x Optical Zoom Lumix 10MP the photo quality at 6MP is astounding.Keepers are 99% compared to 10% with other digital cameras.Good results with all lenses but best results with Sony lenses that came with the camera when purchased used as a package.Looking forward to getting the newer generation of Sony lenses for longer range zoom.
worked as i hoped for my microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard which had a ps/2 connection. this converted my ps/2 to usb with no problems. typing on the keyboard now with the new converter. wanted this to use on my dell latitude d820 laptop which only had usb connections.
I really like the way the Ipod ends up anchored inside the isnug protection case. I highly recommend this product.
This camera is really a mixed bag. I hate absolutely everything about it: too noisy, zoom too slow, unimpressive viewfinder, etc. But even as bad as this camera is, I took some really amazing pictures with it. You know the saying: It is a poor workman who blames his tools...I'm not saying that those who got bad pictures with it don't know how to take photos but I have to admit that out of the several hundreds of photos I took with it, only a few were really bad, and it's mostly because the setting was too dark (I mostly take outdoor photography and sunsets).I'm definitely looking for a new camera because this one is just too clunky, noisy, slow and [...] ugly. But it has served me well for a couple of years now and I'm happy with my photos, so in the end, that's what counts.3 stars.
After 3 months now only one speaker on the headphone works,no way to fix that.
We purchased this product, because we were about to take a long road trip to Virginia. We have a 2 year old boy, and, like most kids, he gets ants in his pants when he is in the car for a long period of time. But, then again, who doesn't? Anyhoo, with this DVD player, he was able to watch DVDs all the time in the comfort of his own car seat. We were also able to hook it up to our hotel TVs as well. It was drop occasionally, but with no signs of injury afterwards. The picture and sound quality are great. Highly recommended.
What are you all complaining about? My DVD has not got a problem. I did not purchase my DVD from Amazon, but from an electronics shop in Cape town. I think that for the [money] I spent on this DVD, it was a give away. I am more than happy and got more than expected. I would recomend this DVD to any first time buyer. It is a great entry level player.
First, the good:It's plenty of room to accommodate most of your gear. I particularly fit the following equipment:- 1 Pentax K10D with the battery grip attached- 1 Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 with the hood on (attached to camera)- 1 Sigma 400mm 5.6- 1 Pentax SMC-M 50mm f/2- 1 Pentax DA SMC 18-55mm- 1 Pentax DA SMC 50-200mm- 1 Vivitar 2X Teleconverter- 3 UV/PL filters (67mm)- 1 Sakar flashAnd there's space for more; however, I consider that there's room for improvement:- Laptop compartment is in the front of the backpack. Meaning that if you lay down the backpack to access your camera and have a laptop in it, you'll have to deal with the "heavy" top as your laptop is in the front flap. Many manufacturers place this compartment in the back (the part that is against you when using the backpack)- I wish the pockets meant as filter holder in the front/left part of the backpack would have been elastic. I have a couple of 67mm filters in their cases and even though the pockets are big, they are not big enough to fit the cases.-I wish the top part of the backpack would have had a "quick access" system (with zippers or Velcro) to access your camera. This is just a personal observation!- I wish it would have more external pockets, as there's space to incorporate those.Overall, I like this backpack really much. It is very comfortable and feels very well constructed. My gear feels very safe in it. Its "all weather" construction is a plus.
This unit works as advertised. I have it my work desk and the control port has my 13" inch Macbook charger plugged in to it. When the Mac goes to either sleep or full-off mode, the switched outlets turn off shortly after. (Speakers, Monitor, Phone and other stuff). I did have to follow the instructions and adjust the sensitivity pot, so make sure you do that if you plan to do the same, and keep that in mind if you look at other brands. Make sure they are also adjustable. All in all, very happy with this purchase.
i bought this amp thinking it was a 1000 watt amp but it a 2000x2 bridgeable 2000 x 1 with it does good never over heated "yet" the blue neon light is a plus for me cause i have a blue car with blue neons in it the amp is very big and weighs about 20-30 pounds if your looking for a small lighter amp this is not for you very nice amp great item
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've had several digitals before and this one is not as user friendly as i'd hoped. The manual makes assumptions that you understand their technical jargon without explanations. I have not encountered this with my other cameras.
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.
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.
The RF-Link AVS-5811 worked really well for what I needed (to be able to watch my TiVo in another room). It was easy to set up, and I liked all of the channel options. I didn't think I would need the remote repeater option - but I love it. The entire system is very sensitive, though. I would have interference if I just moved within 5 feet of the receiver. As well, it appears as though it was interfering with my router (an Airport), as my internet would become very slow while it was on. My solution was just not to use the internet very much while watching TV, but this did require me to turn off the transmitter otherwise - which was a bit inconvenient. However, it did what I wanted it to do at a reasonable price, so I'm quite happy!Pros:- Transmitted video and audio very well- IR repeater was a very nice feature- Multiple channels, in case one had interference- Easy to set upCons:- Very sensitive to interference- Interfered with my wireles router- You have to orient the dishes fairly precisely (I found)
Bought it for hosting the Seagate 1TB External drive but it doesn't fit so now I am using it to hold sweets at the office.
I love these things!Pros--They vibrate from the bass if you turn it up enough. It's like a massage for your ears. It's so cool that almost all of my friends ask to put them on-They don't hurt your ears since they are pillowy and not buds that stick in your ears-They also make a good accessory. It's very retro/cool geek/a bit badass looking-Good sound quality overall-Foldable. Probaby one of best features because it prevents them from breaking so easily-Blocks out a lot of outside sound. I put them on just when I want it to be quiet in my house.Cons--You ears can get a little hot- One AA batterie is needed for the bass aplifier every now and thenOverall, I love these things. My friends are always so jealous of them because they are so comfy and high quality. They're a little expensive for headphones but most likely (if you're not dumb) you'll own them for awhile. I've had mine for a little over a month now.
So much space, incredibly ergonomic, great look. I am the envy of my friends with this puppy. If you need a backpack, get this one! I mean it!
there are a few problems with this item that i think most people should be able to deal with. occassionally it freezes up, sometimes in a very inconvenient spot. it only takes a few seconds to reboot and pick up up right where you left off. the more songs you get the harder it is to navigate quicky. the radio is good enough as long as your in a big city. i have tried the trick of leaving the chord plugged into the player for better reception, but that doesn't seem to make a noticeable difference. let's be honest though you don't buy this thing for the radio. that is just an added bonus. that seems to be the main problems with mine and the freezing up of mine, i honestly think i got some bad files on there. the player is a good quality player. the battery seems to last forever, unlike the ipod that most people comlain that thier's last around five hours max. i also suggest if you buy this that you also buy the rubber cover for it. mine stays in my pocket with keys, change, and other stuff and it still looks almost brand new.
If you are tired of all those expensive cameras that are just 'duds', your solution is here. The Fuji FinePix 4900 Digital Camera is truly one of the best cameras I've ever worked with. All the high-tech features make this a camera you can't resist. For this relatively low price you can't find a better value. So if you're a person who loves to have the upmost in quality, BUY THIS CAMERA!
Ok, for the price, you can't do much better than this. It's probably the best laptop boasting a 3ghz CPU and DVD-RW capability. I do wish it offered an 80GB drive, but the RADEON chipset makes up for it. If you're shopping around, you should consider it. [...]You'll be pleased.
I am a college grad. I got this camera because for months i had been using one (a good but cheap aps fuji) that had no zoom. I wanted something that could zoom. and boy can this zoom!i love it. most of the pictures i have taken have come out great. from what i can see it has good battery life too!I HAVE EVEN TAKE GREAT PICTURES OF FIREWORKS AND NIGHTSCAPES!!(no flash needed)Highly recommened.please note the one downside is the TINY viewfinder so beware if you ware glasses as i do. it does have an adjustable diopter but its more pain then its worth, just keep your glasses on.
Love it, Love it, Love it. The pictures are a wow and it is easy to use. I would highly recommend this camera.
This cord is exactly what I needed. I considered buying a cheaper one, but after reading the bad reviews of the cheaper ones, I decided to go with this one. I purchased a laptop in Europe and needed an American plug for it. This one works perfect, it's a solid cord and it stays plugged in and I would recommend it.
absolutely, positively the best sound solution you can find...and then consider the price! Love 'em!
It does what I expected it to do. You can beat it for the price, and it's easy to carry.
I searched around and found the least expensive place to purchase cartridges for my Olympus P10. I bought enough for 200 4x6 prints.The price per 4x6 turned out to be app. 42 cents per print. I can go down to my local Walgeens and get prints for 29 cents. I'm not certain about quality yet, but at 42 cents, one has to be careful, or the whole thing can cease being fun.
This webcam works great and the price from Amazon was very good. The full motion video isn't choppy like other webcams. When I'm on a video call, I frequently get asked what unit I have since it works so good. One person ran out and bought the same unit right after he called me!Installation was easy and I mainly use it on Skype calls. It also works good in low light. I have found a lower price when electronic stores have some special sales, but the convenience of ordering online, receiving it at my door in a few days, and not having to drive all over to find one... was great.
I was eagerly awaiting the end of the evil clearwire contract so I could switch over to comcast's higher speed connection. All I had to do to start is plug in the modem and call comcast. After all the lights were solid I was connected. Wheee!!
I had ordered an X-10 Video Transmission system about a year ago, and it failed misserably masking my internet and throwing 'rolling lines' on the picture on the TV Screen. A gadget that runs on 2.4GHz frequency is just not compatible if you have too many units sharing that same frequency (internet, phone). I returned it within a day. I've been wanting to view my TV on a spot where there isn't a cable connection, and I've been hesistant to drill holes in multiple walls to get this working. I searched Amazon to find a 5.8GHz product that would perform the same function as an X-10, but just not on the same frequency as the internet. Came across this product. Priced at twice as much as the X-10, I wanted to read as many reviews as possible before making the decision.I was stunned to find that I'm not the only one who has this exact same issue. I liked the reviews, and bought it! I did the Free Super Saving Shipment, which was to get me the RF-Link AVS-5811 in 9 business days, but my first surprise was that it came in 2 business days.. and the day before Christmas!! Then, I was able to hook this up literally in 5 minutes! It worked beautifully!! Wow!! What picture quality, and what ease of use!! Another surprise was how efficiently the IR Remote works!! You point your remote to the Video Receiver, and that throws the signal to the Video Sender and the IR Remote connected to it. Put the IR Remote 'mouse' in front of the Sattelite Receiver, and one can change the channel sitting two storeys and three rooms away!!I definitely recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to drill holes in the wall, and isn't too excited about spending on long wires. The extra kick is you can take your TV anywhere (maybe outside on the Patio!) to watch the same Sattelite and Cable Channels one watches in the entertainment area!!
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.
I have used the 21UX for a couple of years now and have to say it's the best investment we've ever made. Retouching in Photoshop (actually anything)has never been easier and creating 3-d models in Lightwave is now a snap. I've yet to find a program that doesn't benefit from the Cintiq. I love the express buttons and use them in several different programs. Drawing and painting using the 21UX is completely natural. Took me about 1 minute to get used to it. Connections to the computer are challenging but not difficult and I had trouble loading the drivers, but after a call to Wacom's excellent customer service I was up and running in no time. Due to the size and weight, I wouldn't recommend trying to move it from one computer to another. Tracking was good but not great. As you move from side to side the pen doesn't seem to track accurately.The only downside I see is (at least on my older model) is how much glare there is on the screen. I had to take out my florescent lights over my desktop in order to eliminate the glare. I feel like a mole in the cube but there's no other choice if you want to see what on screen.I recently saw new models of the 21UX and the glare is reduced but not as much as I thought. So if you're planning on getting a 21UX watch your overhead lights.
THIS CAMERA IS NOT ONLY GOOD BECAUSE ITS PRICE'S LOW. IT'A AMAZING. I RECOMMEND IT AMAZINGLY
Excelente producto. Justo lo que necesito para mi c&aacute;mara y muy util ademas. El servicio fue muy bueno. Muchas gracias
Received the CD's in record time. The only problem: the case was broken due to poor packing but it still holds the CD's just fine.
It has been over a month since I got this and till date, it works perfectly fine. The range is not very large , but should be good enough to find a usable frequency.Update: I have been using this for more than 3 years now in both US and Taiwan and this has been working absolutely fine every single time. This is one of the best product for it's price.
The bracket was just as advertized and works well. Not only that but I had forgotten to change my delivery address after the order was sent so I emailed the company directly and they made the correction for me so there was no delay in delivery.
i did a lot of research regarding Garmin GPS units. for the price, in my opinion, the c320 is the best one. the bells and whistles of the higher c series, c340, c510, c550, etc, did not interest me. while it would be nice to have the unit announce the name of the street (the c340, c550, and c580 "speak street names," i.e. "turn right on Main Street" as opposed to "Turn right"), the name of the street to turn on is still on the screen. if there is any confusion as to where you are to turn, you can simply look at the screen. in addition, bluetooth would be nice, i can just as easily pull out my cell phone and press a few numbers. moreover, traffic alert is appealing, but it is not available everywhere and i am pretty sure it requires additional fee (although i could be wrong about the fee).the batter life is good (i dont doubt the 8 hour claimed battery life). the screen is completely readable, even in sunny conditions. the unit finds the satellites quickly. maps are easily loaded on to the unit, given that you have a DVD drive on your computer. moreover, it is incredibly to easy to use. bottom line, if you do not know where you are going, or are unfamiliar with the area, the c320 will get you there. and for $250, it is inexpensive for a GPS unit.it is interesting to note that when this unit initially came out (i think ~2 years ago), it retailed at somewheres in the range of $700. currently, the new streetpilots and nuvis are in this range. if you need the hottest and newest, get the c550, c580, or a nuvi. if you need a GPS unit, get the c320.
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!
This product came right away and on time. I purchased it as a gift for my brother because he was always borrowing mine. The newer models are so much more expensive and are not compatable with his older 2nd gen ipod nano, so it worked out great. I recommend this product over the wireless version, it's a crisper, clearer sound.
Freakin' great rolling backpack. I cannot say enough about it. I was so nervous buying it because of the price, but I figured I could always send it back if it didn't hold up well. Plenty of space for college size books, notebooks, lunch, drinks - whatever. I sometimes can even fit my coat in here! The wheels - oh, the wheels. The wheels are a godsend. I walk and walk and walk...over rough cement, up and down stairs, along the street to the bus stop (on the rough shoulder)... they are just as perfect as they were when I bought them.If you are looking for a tough, durable and roomy rolling bag..this is for you.One more thing. The handle. The handle slides up and down like nobody's business. It even clicks halfway if I need it to. When I'm done with the handle, I just push the little button and down it goes. No hassle whatsoever.
I got this two Christmas's ago. Even though iTunes can be temperamental I loved having this! I primarily used it when I went to work out. One day, I'm at the gym and I turned it off for a couple minutes to talk to someone. I go to turn it back on and two lights just flash back and forth. Then iTunes doesn't even recognize it! It says it needs to be restored. So I clicked "restore" and then it says it's unable to restore due to an "unknown error." I look into sending it to Apple to get it fixed but it would cost as much to buy a new one as it would to get it fixed! I just couldn't believe it was go kaput just like that. Not to mention Apple's has the worst navigation on it's website.. you have to click through seven pages just to get a simple question answered!
Although initially hesitant to spend so much money on such a tiny thing, I went ahead and took the plunge. It is perhaps the best $150 I ever spent! The iPal is extremely versatile and portable. It's not much larger than my hand, yet sounds as good as our full stereo system (OK, maybe not exactly as good, but extremely impressive for being so tiny). The best part is that I can carry it to any room with ease (kitchen, back porch, hallway) and hook it up to my iPod, computer and CD player (anything with a headphone jack). It also has a radio that gets great reception - I'm able to pick up stations that our stereo system and other radios can't get. I am glad I decided to choose the Tivoli iPal over the Bose or Klipsch iPod speaker/dock systems, which sound great but aren't nearly as versatile.
I originally ordered the cable directly from Cables to Go, but it was more expensive and they didn't have what I wanted. To my surprise, they had it through amazon for less money. Not sure why it was easier to buy through Amazon but it was.
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.
The tuner on my LCD is awful. White stripes going across the screen all the time. It delivers the same result using the Composite signal (A/V). Using the component (Cr, Cb, Y) gives a decent image only, but it is not HDTV, so forget about the Progressive scan DVD players. It will work as a computer monitor only if your video card detects it right, otherwise you will end up with black lateral regions without image. Not a good buy. Moreover, the company will only exchange the monitor for you if you have more than 3 dead pixels. Mine came with 4 to 6 bad pixels - lucky me! Absurd!
If you need a good C.B. at a geat price,this is what you are looking for.
Overall a good accessory to have in your camera bag (VERY compact) whenever a shakefree shutter release is needed...... doesn't work from behind the camera and it comes in a box w/o instructions (drawback) but the Nikon manual and website get you on the right track.......
This is the worst camera I have ever owned in my life. I had a fuji 1.3 mega pixle camera that took better pictures than this one! I have taken this camera on 2 vacations now, and both times I brought along my Olympus SLR film camera, and both times, the Olympus pictures are clearer, brighter and all but maybe 1 will work, with this stupid Sony Cybershot, I end up deleting 3/4 of the pictures because they are blury or have all kinds of funny things happening, the only pictures that do work with this camera is during the day time, or in bright lighting. On the first vacation I went on with this camera, my friend brought along her kodak 1 megapixel camera she got free and it turned out better pictures, as did my Olympus, on the second vacation I returned from today as I write this, I just downloaded my pictures, and deleted 2/3's of them because they are so bad, the ones that came off my film camera are perfect! My sister also has the exact same camera which she brought with her, and as I went through her pictures, same thing over 2/3's of them didn't work, I would have just assumed I'd gotten a defective camera if it was only my Sony that did not work, however hers didn't either, I would also assume perhaps it was myself that was the problem, however, I took a number of the exact same picture on this Sony as well as my Olympus (as a back up and thank god I did) and the pictures from the Olympus, as well as every other camera I have ever used, have come out fantastic, on this camera though, they come out horrible, so bad in fact that I'm embarrassed to show people! Believe me, if I hadn't gotten it free as a present I'd be writing a nasty letter to Sony, as it is though my next camera I'm saving up for and buying from a brand that does nothing but photography equiptment, therefore knows what they're doing. Sony makes great TV's and home entertainment systems, anything else I've bought from them, or known someone who has, has been junk, their camera, their car stereos, their computers! Sony should stick to TV's and Home Theater, it's what they're good at, camera's not so much, unless you're looking for something cheap that you'd only use in the day, even then I'd recommend a disposable, they even work better than this camera!
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!
The packaging was satisfactory and product looked like a good quality cable, however when connected to a 26" 720p display, the image had significant artifacts. I tested the cable both with and without a powered HDMI amplifier. The audio was okay, although i didn't try recreating surround sound. On a side note, I tried the cable on a different brand TV and did NOT experience the same image problem. It seems some TV's may be more sensitive to the inexpensive cable.
This backpack is steadily soft and cute, but has enough room to carry one 5D MarkII,and 4 zoom lenses.
easily swap my 300 for tthis 400 watt power supply on my dell vostro 200. still works, supports my video card cant complain!!
I have three, in different MB and GB sizes. I use one only for taking pictues of my husband's car restorations from day one til they are road ready.I use a larger GB one for my wild bird pictures and family pictures. I like it but it is so tiny it won't fit in either of my computers to upload the pics so I have to use the cable which eats camera battery life.My next camera will have a more readily available and larger dimensions picture card.
I bought my first Intellimouse Optical back in 2001 when I got my first computer with USB ports and to this day it's still working away without any problems. I bought three more a year later and they're all still working perfectly as well. I've never had any other mouse that lasted this long. I also have a Logitech laser mouse, but I still like the feel of the Intellimouse Optical a little better.It's a great product.
I think this player is great. I own 2 of these, the 512 meg and the 1 Gb. I have never used it with an external SD card, so I cannot comment about that feature. The sound quality is good, battery life is great and the interface is fairly intutive with a scrolling wheel and a select button that makes moving thru menus and lists very easy. It interacts well with Windows media player. I have it setup so that a particular playlist in the media player autosyncs with the player whenever I plug it in.I like the headphones which effectively block out all ambient noise, so the music is all you hear.I am pretty satisfied with the SRS WOW and graphic equalizers. Though I had read some reviews in which complained about the sound quality, I am quite happy with the quality.Overall, I would definitely recommend this product.
This radio was all I had hoped -- good reception, good sound, nice looking, convenient controls. Only one problem, on wall installation. Radio has a fairly standard wall set-up -- plate to screw into the wall, and then the radio has prongs to insert into slots on the mounting plate. However, two-sided tape is also provided to secure the radio more firmly to the mounting plate (not sure this is really needed). I ended up letting that tape stick to the mounting plate before the radio's prongs were firmly locked into the mounting plate slots, and found it impossible get a firm lock once the tape had stuck the radio to the plate. This doesn't seem secure enough, so I'll have to pull the tape loose, scrape it off, and re-mount. Skip the tape, or be very careful to make sure the tape doesn't contact the plate before the prongs are firmly seated, and it should be no problem. Installation instructions don't warn about this. Otherwise, great radio for my purposes.
The good thing about this product is that it charges AND transmits your ipod, while being very compact and flexible. It does not have large plastic items that are prone to breaking and to take up space. I've had mine for a while now and left it in the burning sun during the summer and it still works fine.You can preset up to four radio frequencies, and once you get that done (it took about 10-15 minutes of playing around with my radio, manually scanning and finding unused frequencies in the chicagoland area), it is a breeze to change radio stations. I found it easy to preset your FM2 or FM3 1-4 selections to the 1-4 selections on your transmitter; if you live in a metropolitan area you will need to change stations when driving different places.Because this is a radio transmitter, do not expect great sound quality at all. Probably something along the lines of a good radio station (think the most popular FM station that broadcasts off the tallest building, and maybe a little softer volume than that). That's if you can get a good frequency, otherwise you will have some interference.In conclusion, get this if you want to easily play your ipod in your car without a ton of extra things, and you aren't very picky about sound quality for a reasonable price.
If you have a trackpad on your laptop, and you want to continue using it, do not install the software that comes with the mouse. It will override the trackpad and really screw up its functions. Simply plug the mouse in, and it should work fine.
This camera is greaaaaat. I've developed like 10 rolls since i got it and i love all of my shots. It's great. so buy it.
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.
works great, i connect my pc to my samsung lcd tv, and the quality on tv is great.
Works fine on my XP system. Will not work on my Win 7 system.That's what I should have learned by reading reviews but didn't read enough before buying.That's the bottom line and the reason for writing this review.Belkin site tells you nothing that I can find. Guess I'll stay away from them henceforth.
This is a newer version than what came with the initial purchase. Works great, no problems, excellent price!
Worked like it was supposed to. No shipping problems and product arrived on time. Had some problems that were vehicle based. Nissan Pathfinders as many Nissan's have a thick bar behind the stereo. The after market install kit works but things were very tight. If the kit extended out about 1/4 inch more it would have made things much easier. But great product.
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.
This is not a rant for or against the ipod, nor an add for creative; I have no problem with an Apple world, and I would have bought an ipod if I were richer and it had a radio function. But my tech toy budget is limited and ipods don't come with digital tuners, so I purchased the micro photo. And I have been very pleased with that decision thus far.The micro photo feels solid and is compact for 8 gb. The battery is external (and proprietary) and can be accessed by removing a back panel; that was an attractive feature to me, as I hope it lasts long enough to replace the battery when it craps out. All external ports/plugs are on the top, with a power button/lock function button on the left, the headphone port in the middle, and USB 2.0 miniport on the right (next to the very tiny microphone hole). The screen is very legible indoors and the controls are well-spaced, with two raised dots towards the top of the touchpad for orientation. I personally thing it is a pretty sexy little player, especially with the indiglo-styled backlight edging and controls when turned on. Screen on-time and brightness can be controlled via the menu with a maximum on time of 30 seconds (a touch anywhere on the touchpad turns it back on when it's off).The touchpad interface is very intuitive, but, as reported, extremely touchy. I have occasionally been frustrated with just how touchy, and have to be careful (especially when driving, a real inconvenience). Most of the critical touchpad movement involves the center button, a long rectangle on which you slide your finger up or down (think laptop pads) to move the selection up or down. The default setting include a clicking noise whenever the touchpad buttons are pressed or the slider is sliding, which helps some. The fast forward function in a file works well, and the micro has weighted fast forward (i.e., it fast forwards faster the longer the button is pressed). Nice for longer audio book-type files.I have no complaints about the sound; there is some base distortion (even with the smart sound on, which is supposed to regulate that). There are several EQ settings and an option to set them manually. This is a unit where better headphones definitely helps; the stock headphones, as expected, are useless. The interactive software is good; the unit is plug and play detected with WMP 10 (and apparently only Windows XP--that's what I have, so I don't know if there is truly a problem with another OS), though I prefer using the proprietary software to manage playlists, upload content, etc. Pretty intuitive drag and drop and upload/download functionality---no complaints.The micro seems solid and dependable: I jog with the unit and don't have any problems. A little research shows there were LOTS of problems with the predecessor player's headphone jack, but after jogging for a month, I haven't experienced any of those headaches. The lock feature is nice, especially when jogging (and especially given the touchy pad). My personal experience is that the advertised battery life (14 hours?) is not correct; I get about 6-8 hours out of the player before it needs a charge. I purchased the stand-alone charger, and find that the unit charges about twice as fast (3-4 hours) using the stand alone than through a computer USB port (6-8!).As others have noted, the screen is almost useless in direct sunlight--would have been nice to have a brighter screen. The FM function works good (not great); we live about 45 minutes out of Portland, and I pick up the Portland stations about as good as I would expect. The record function, on the other hand, is shockingly good. The unit comes with a record feature, either voice or radio, that is pretty neat, especially the voice record. Rate=64 kbps (in .wav format), and there is NO background or white noise---pretty spectacular. It's not difficult to transfer recordings to a docking computer. I haven't used either the photo function (I have no use for 1.8 inch photos) nor the data storage function, so I won't comment on those.There is no audible.com support yet (dare we hope for a near-future update?). Unit has 10 bookmarks that are great for larger audio files (e.g., podcasts) and easy to set; however, opening a bookmark set in a playlist/set opens the file correctly but doesn't return to the playlist/set; a little obnoxious when you're in file 3 of 20 in a ripped audio book. Volume is more than sufficient to hear audio recordings (i.e., ripped audio books) even with very low bit rates, a definite improvement over some mp3-playing portable CD players.Alas, it is an ipod world. There are very few accessories for the micro photo, though there were more for the unit's precedessor model (micro) that look like they would fit the same size as the micro photo. But you're not going to find them at every electronic store, like you would ipod stuff.Thus far, this player has satisfied my expectations and portends to be a dependable and satisfying unit for a while. I highly recommend it as a cheaper and more functional alternative to the ipod--especially if you would like to have the recording and tuner features.
I bought this camera mainly to take pictures of my kids as they grow up, and to satisfy the clamoring from relatives for pictures of the kids. In both indoor and outdoor lighting, I've taken a whole bunch of great pictures, and I have no particular training or even track record of taking good pictures with previous cameras I owned. The software that comes with the camera is pretty easy to use and install, and I have an aging G3 Mac, so that's not a small accomplishment.I have found that for indoor shots, there is a delay between when the electronic shutter button is pressed and the image is captured. I attribute this to the camera adjusting to the light. With small children that simply don't sit still, or for other indoor pictures, this can be a bit of an inconvenience. The delay isn't so bad that I usually get the shot I was expecting, and the image quality is good.Given the low price for this camera, I've found it to be an excellent value.
Here's a list of what I've discovered I CAN'T do with the Sony Spressa CD-RW. I CANNOT: Do a full backup and restore, Restore large files from CD-RW back to hard disk. Also, when recording music from CD to CD, it is often necessary to first copy to C drive then to CD-RW. This is difficult if you don't have alot of space on your C drive. I'm disapointed with this product, and for more reasons than I've listed.
I bought this case for my boyfriend who loves to fish, surf and go boating. We live on an island surrounded by sand and water; not the best friends of an expensive digital camera. The Sony sport case can get banged around and scratched and the camera itself is fine. I also like the fact that it floats and can get wet. We even took photos of fish we've caught under water. Even when on land, the pictures come out great in the case. You can use all the buttons on the camera and the zoom. The only detractor is that viewing the screen can get difficult after the sport case gets a little scratched. The buttons all work, but they can sometimes stick a bit. Have fun and enjoy the beach without worrying about the camera! I'd rather have to buy another sport case than a new camera...
the wiring is all plenty long for my subs that i just installed and it comes with extra wire to hook up normal speakers too
Ok, I admit it...I haven't bought a new computer and printer for quite some time, but I am a demanding photography hobbyist always looking for my next photo gadget. Maybe if I quit spending money on cameras I could buy a real computer. Yes, a good idea...so I bought a new Dell PC on a back to school special a few weeks ago.I hand-picked this printer to go with it. Yes, I could have picked any printer and expected to pay more but after a ton of research, this was the one. Priced at roughly $200, I couldn't believe the value. Amazon[.com]'s price was almost $100 cheaper than my local Circuit City or Staples.Hooked it up last weekend - took 10 minutes max and I even installed a brand new USB 2.0 card to expand my ports. Love the individual ink tanks...not having to replace colors that haven't gone out is great for the wallet and the environment. The individual cartridges can be replaced for $11.95 and were available at my local Office Max.I did have to play around with the printer settings. I bought both Canon (at canon's site) and Kodak paper (at Sams club) and started figuring it out. I have a Minolta 4MP S404 and an Epson 2450 scanner. The first photos printed on the Kodak paper were grainy and very non-photo like. Good news followed after about 2-3 attempts with different print settings. The result, virtually photo perfect prints from the Minolta S404. Stunning and unbelievably fast. Best news, the Canon lets you save the perfect print settings once you discover what works the best. Thank goodness, without this "profile" feature I would go nuts.It was harder to get the same output from my scanner but I upped the scan resolution above 600dpi and the photo print quality has outperformed my wildest expectations. The result is a near perfect copy of the original.It might be me, but I can't figure out how to make the 4x6 (Kodak paper) work. I have been printing on the larger 8x11 paper and slicing the final photo to size. Also, I got nearly same quality from Kodak and Canon paper with the right settings. For the price, the Kodak paper is a winner with this printer.Bottom Line: Would buy it all over again, fast, and tremendous output quality for the money.Cons: Only downside was fooling around with the print settings and saving the print profiles to get consistently good results.
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.
used it on a rack. only 1 ir port and didn't come with the repeater. didn't with with repeater or alone. sent back.
RCA has joined the long list of corporations whose names used to mean quality -- Zenith comes to mind. This VCR-DVD combination joins its unworthy predecessor the DRC8295 (of which I bought two and promptly returned them) as fraudulent commodities. It is, unfortunately for me, just well-enough made to outlive the warranty so i'm stuck with the beast. Beware of all American and all Japanese (!!!) electronics produced in China. The Chinese seem to have adopted American, not Japanese, industrial philosophy and, since WalMart rules, bad drives out good every time. Old Enough to Remember, Mt. Desert, ME
I have had numberous back covers and most of them crack at the corners a few weeks after installation. This one is still perfect. I love the rubberized plastic feel, helps with it not sliding around on your hand.Update: Had the cover for less than a month, and one of the tabs on the side that holds it on snapped off. I am not rough with my ipad, and it does not get dropped. I take very good care of things. Now it's useless.
While the label says "...Remote Control for iPod or iPod mini...", the fine print on the INSIDE says you ALSO need a "dock connector (not included)". WTF? I buy a product, then find out I needed something more? Hard to believe that Amazon allows such craziness. Too late to get my $$$ back or I would've already returned it. Good grief already.
Make sure you read the instructions. If you have more than one monitor you have to synch it each time. Sometimes to do the synch you need to change the settings and then reset them in order for the monitor to synch. Once you figure that out it works really well.
I purchased A Sony DCS-S75 Digital camera and consider it one of the best buys that I have ever made. The ability to see the picture you have just taken eliminates the guess work from taking pictures. The quality of pictures that this camera produces are outstanding in my opinion. I can down load my pictures to my computer and print professional quality pictures. This camera has many options and adjustments and I have not mastered all of them but the instructions are clear and easy to understand. I would never go back to film again.
very compact, easy to pack and take on the road. I have used to connect RedHat and Solaris serial port to a windows XP laptop that has USB, but on serial port.
I've had this printer fro 2.5 years and, if I could, I would throw it out the window. Every time I try to print it makes weird noises and refuses to print. When it finally does print it leaves huge smudges of ink all over the paper so that you have to print again, wasting time, money, ink, and paper. When it does print, it prints ok, but still has blotches on the paper. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER, IT IS SUCH A WASTE!! I wouldn't even give it one star, but the page said I had to put some rating.
I originally bought an older version of this CD changer quite a few years ago. I liked it very much and used it regularly. Eventually, my old unit wore out. I searched for a replacement and was surprised to find CD changers were hard to find. I went online and I felt lucky to find the same item at Amazpn.com. I ordered the CDP-CE375 and paid less than I expected and it was about the same price for a far inferiour changer I had looked at, at a local retailer. Since I previously owned an older version of this model, I already new how to hook it up. and am very pleased with my purchase.
If your going to buy some get these or the newer model that goes flat on your ear and doesn't stick out. I had a few issues since I use them coming out when putting on my helmet when riding motorcycles, but they work.
Although this is a great product, my biggest turn off was that certain low frequency weren't passing through the unit. So when I was playing a song the bass line would sound weird. I downgraded back to the BX-10 and love it.
I thought these were going to be the best heaphones,I wanted them to buy the greatest, I was dissapointed and was contempt with them. For a while until I realised they were garage and I sold themWithout the "bass" they are [...] and uselessI parenthesize that word since you are not getting genuine bass. Bass should not be powered by batteries, the subwoofer is just a fake label.You really get loud vibrations picked up by drivers, hence why you need batteries. You get a ringing sensation, it will itch the first time.I think skullcandy should sell vibrators not headphones.Overall they are relaxing for a while but you realize the sound quality does not keep up with the bass.I reccomend these 70 dollars be spent elsewhere, try them out for yourself before you buy them I know tons of kids who love them, thus why I sold them.Worth 20 dollars If you ever wanna buy these, either way there's no reason, Sony has xb500's if you want genuine bass.
Noboday should go without the protection of a UV filter. The price of the filter is great insurance against lens damage. Great service and shipped very fast.
I purchased the WRT54G at our local bestbuy store and had nothing but trouble, family would complain of very slow speeds and occasionally the unit would need a reboot to get it working again. Very frustrated, I took it back and the person at the store told us to buy the WRT54GL same parts but different software inside? Plugged it into our network and have never had a problem since, why would linksys keep selling the WRT54G with this much trouble? Oh well 5 stars for the WRT54GL.
I bought this product to interface to a microcomputer. The product claims to have drivers for Windows, and Mac OS X. I loaded the drivers for Mac OS X and subsequently after a reboot, the application could not find a serial device and an examination of /dev showed no pseudo device was created.Then I gave up and installed the drivers for Windows XP. Once I had done that, my machine began blue screening, which it had never previously done before.The bottom line is that I was unable to use the device on any available platform (I didn't try Linux). and my project stopped dead in it's tracks over this. I guess I will have to go dig out an old computer with a real serial port to do this work. That is pretty silly when I have a very expensive Mac Pro on my desk, and a MacBook Pro, neither of which can operate this device, either under leopard or snow leopard.Don't buy this product. I don't know how anyone is getting any satisfaction with it, but I certainly am not.
Works great, though I haven't experienced a power surge yet, so I don't know on that front. One thing is that the power button has a light feeling to it, so it is easy to accidentally turn off with your feet or something.
In Aximsite there is a Guide to use this card with PPC 2003 ( named "Bluetooth CF card for $20") and works.. but not all functions.This is the problem with this solution :"The PPC denies any other BT device to connect via OBEX and see my files, while the other way around works (yes, I checked all security/encryption checkboxes, nothing works). For example, I can flawlessly connect to a Nokia or Motorola BT phone and see its files, but these phones can't connect on my PPC and see my files.."Gonzalo.
I do have an Xbox360, but I have to admit that the coolest feature (and what truly drove me to buy this remote) was the 4 colored buttons that perfectly match the ones in the DirecTV remote (in my case an HD-DVR model HR-21).I returned a much more expensive Harmony 890 because I didn't like that. This one is much better. No cradle, no hassle with RF Extender and 1/3 of the price.This was definitely one of my best purchases ever!!
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.
Simple and cheap. Improves my daylight landscapes remarkably well. Dual purpose protects my lens also. Another necessity for any serious photographer.
This product is so awesome. I just got them today and used it on my IBM Thinkpad, all the streaks, dirts, and anything else...ALL GONE!!! I had never used a product as amazing as this. Great product, would love to buy again!!! Highly recommended.
I use my Tamrac for my Canon rebel and 3 additional lens, including one 100-400 zoom.I have found the adventure 7 very convenient since it holds all my photo gear and still is small enough to be confortable.
Just purchased this remote shutter release for my Nikon D 50 and what a wonderful addition to the accessories for this camera. The range is over 30 feet and it allows me to set up a tripod and set up photos that otherwise would be impossible to do alone.My children can play too, taking photos of them selves without touching the camera. This removes the threat of accidental handling of my camera. I set the tripod up and they get to have their own photo shoot.For the 10 dollar price this item is outstanding and is an essential component of my camera bag. I would recommend everyone buy one for their camera. It will allow you to broaden your range of shooting in wildlife (if you like to take those kinds of photos), and give you freedom for self portraits and family shots without having to reset the timer function.Awesome little piece of technology I wish I had bought a long long time ago!
I bought this player (...). The player died within less than a year. There is an annoying problem: the media tray opens and immediately closes whenever you push the open/close button. I have to pull the tray quickly to be able to put my DVD/CD in. Sounds ridiculous? This is the worst electronics i have ever bought.I will avoid any products from Apex in the future.
I use it to hold a few original movie scripts, such as the 1989 Batman movie script, the Jerry Mcguire script, and the Taxi Driver script. All with signitures (real, authentic signitures). And the box keeps them dry and safe. In fact, I've opened the box only once or twice and the scripts look great.
it would no longer turn on. The customer service is atrocious at best, bordering on non-existent. When my player would no longer turn on, I followed the instructions and sent it back to the service center with a note describing the problem. Well, they have had the unit since Jan. 18 and still no sign of it. After being given misleading information over several calls, I was finally told that I would have to wait until Mar 14 before they will negotiate a 'buy back' price with me. Adding insult to injury, they make the customer responsible for keeping track of the progress of the repair (no callbacks or e-mail notifications available). I hope you all can benefit from my painful experience. Do not buy anything from RCA/Lyra; it is not worth the risk.
The EOS 5D is a terrific digital SLR. Its price point isn't for everyone but if you're a very serious amateur or want to upgrade to a camera that's pretty close to the 1D professional version (several thousand dollars more) - this is the camera. It has far more features than I am familiar with for the time being - but it is not hard to learn. I recommend it if you're really serious about photography. The Amazon price, shipping, and business dealings are excellent.
It seems that, like alot of other customers, I've tried both the Porta-Pros & the Sennheiser PX-100's. Overall, the two models are very similar in sound quality & comfort. Still, I would have to give the edge to the Porta-Pros. The Porta-Pros are bit more detailed & have a slightly warmer & richer sound. This should not be much of a surprise since Sennheisers are known for their clear, but "thin", sound. Of course there are better headphones out there, but these are a very good value which is why I'm giving them 4 stars. I can't see how anyone could be disappointed with them. After all, there are reasons why this model hasn't changed since they were introduced in 1984.
I bought the iClick edu package to take pictures of my students and create fun activities for my second grade class. The camera was so easy to use my kids were taking pictures, too! I'm so happy with the camera. I was able to get everything running on my computer in minutes and never had to call their customer support line. I'm considering buying a few more cameras just for the students and the school in considering their 10 packs for the library. They've done a very nice job integrating their technology with the education market.
Won't feed paper in straight. Jams any paper heavier than plain white. Took back to store and given another one which does exactly the same. It's going back tomorrow for a refund after ruining a lot of expensive photo paper tonight by jamming! I will NEVER buy another HP printer.
There is no such chip as an AMD Athlon 64 Processor FX 70 125 WATT AM2. It is a socket F with 1207 pins, not 940 socket AM2 as the ad banner describes. Don't be mislead into believing this is the next chip in the FX Athlon series after the incredible FX 62. It was an interim chip produced before the Quad core chips came out. The only motherboard I can find for it comes from Asus (Even they don't guarantee compatability since the board was designed for an Opteron.) To realize a performance increase over the Athon 6400+, you will need two CPU's, otherwise even the Athon 6000 out performs just a single chip. I do not believe any other board manufacturers are planning boards for this chip. There are ads all over the internet for the AMD Athlon 64 Processor FX 70 125 WATT AM2, but none of them clearly indicate that this chip is a socket F. I believe there is a lot of inventory out there and this misleading banner is just an attempt to unload an expensive orphaned chip.
love it, highly recommend it. has jumbo frame support, rare in this price range.
All I needed to do is pull the sound from my TV to my receiver and this worked out perfect. Great price as well.
Just got back from a 2 week deer hunting trip in the Northwoods of ME and put this unit to good use. Easy to use, great layout, and very fast at locking in on your position. I added the Garmin Northeast TOPO 24K and could not be happier.
I have this mouse on my laptop for work. I travel and have actually used this mouse on the bedspread in a hotel room. It doesn't lack any of the finesse that a ball mouse gives you, and you benefit from being able to use it on a bumpy, soft, or crumb-filled surface. (Try that with a regular mouse!) I recommend this one highly.
Don't let the Electronic Stores sucker you into purchasing their brackets with a new LCD or Plasma! This was the EXACT same bracket they were trying (more like forcing), for more than double the price. Their own installers laughed and confirmed it is identical and said most people do not check online and pay their Sucker Tax. They also confirmed that is where they make all of their money on the television sales with overpricing the Brackets & Cables.This bracket is a solid construction with a pretty low profile. It also has a 15 degree tilt (although I would have liked at least another 5-10 degrees). If you have the extra couple inches of depth, the tilting feature is definitely worth it!
1. Upconversion does nothing. I tried it side by side with a normal DVD player, using the same, good quality DVD, sending the picture to a brand new, large HDTV. The upconverted signal resulted in a fuzzier picture, worse the more I upconverted (i.e. 1080p worse than 720p worse than 480p).2. As a normal DVD player, it is lousy. Slow to start up, and often fails to do so, forcing you to unplug it and replug it to get it to do anything. Slow to respond to the remote. Remote badly designed. I could go on, but you get the picture.Avoid.
I am giving this a two out of five because of the difficulty when trying to disconnect them from an audio source. I replaced my car stereo and I almost broke the rca's on the back of the radio and did break one on the amp in my trunk. I got them off but one of the jacks broke, still usable though. Otherwise its okay product and be warned the cable is really thick..
I have had the Koss PortaPro Headphones for many years, so recently ordered another, one for myself and one for my wife. They are still the best for quality of sound and compactability.
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.
The box says that it is XP compatible, but apparently they didn't try to install it before making that claim. Take it back to Wal-Mart.
I followed all of the reviews here on Amazon and went for these bookshelf speakers. They're a bit bigger than I expected, but fit perfectly on our entertainment center. They are very crisp and accurate, and the bass is very satisfactory for what we use them for. The speaker wire attachments are a little finicky, but what speaker wire attachments aren't?The package arrived in two days as promised, and was well packed with the speaker box inside of a larger box. Great experience and great purchase!
Great response time across network and the cable connections were secure and packaged well. Great buy got a great cable.
I am so happy with this product, that people might think that I am the owner of Sigma!The quality of this lens is wonderful. Its price very accessible, and it is very useful!Auto Focus is fast and accurate and the lens is sturdy and comfortable.With it you can take pictures and middle and long distances!Along with the 18mm-55mm lens that I already have, is an ideal complement for almost any occasion.I'm very very very happy!It is a purchase that, not only I do not regret, but I would recommend to anyone!
This product performs great. If you have DirecTV, this is a good under-counter solution for tight space conditions.
Purchased a Midland because I thought it would be of good quality. Upon receipt I found it had severe audio feed back in transmit mode with squeal. Spent several weeks with Midland Customer Service and still not satisfied. They agreed to send me another one but I still don't have it after several weeks. Very poor customer service. I would not buy another Midland product.
There really isn't much to say about this. It's small, has one button, and lets you operate your Nikon DSLR camera without physically touching the hardware. It's good if you are trying to set up a delicate shot, such as long exposure or astrophotography, where touching the camera could cause costly vibrations. It also works just fine for the purpose of taking group pictures, when you don't want someone to be absent because they had to sit behind the camera.The remote is tiny (really, be careful not to lose this thing!), and as such, is easy to conceal. The closest thing to a gripe I have with it is that it costs little over $15. For what it is, I can't imagine parts and labor involved in production lead to a justification of the price tag. But since these things regularly sell out online and in stores, I guess they are doing something right!Also, because this is a question I see come up a lot...be forewarned that the ML-L3 does NOT come with a user manual or any kind of set up instructions. All you get in the tiny box is the remote and a little carrying pouch. However, the instuctions for the remote can be found in the User Manual for your camera. In fact, they are really quite in depth. And if you have lost your original manual, fear not, as they are readily available for download online.PROS:+Works well+Easily concealable+Good battery lifeCONS:-Cost for what it is-No included literature
I bought this set up last year for 45.00. Which was very nice. It arrived new in the box. It was a snap to install and program the hot keys. It is very internet friendly with forward and back buttons and a scroll wheel. Best of all when not in use I move it and clear my desk for other tasks. Both the Keyboard and the Laser Mouse are very easy on the AA bateries. I replace them about once every 10 months or so. For that price and no wired headaches it was a no brainer.
Upgraded from factory 256 mb to two sticks of this 256 mb ram. I did not see any difference in the performance in speed or with the amount of open windows. Could be the performance of the motherboard/processor, but I expected to see something different. I have upgraded many PC in the past, and a ram upgrade always shows a little performance change. This notebook was different. I should have given the computer away and purchased new.
I got one with two obvious defects. I won't say what they are. But please check your camera carefully right now. Especially the viewfinder and the battery cap of the remote control to make sure they are clean and openable.
I was able to get this printer at a good price & liked the wireless idea. But when I opened the box and read the instructions I learned I had to use a router with a "Easy setup" button - i.e. a recent Linksys router. My router is a Netgear and functions very well, thank you.There were alternate network options to set up the wireless access manually, but the instructions were for Windows XP, not Vista. (This a year after Vista was introduced.) Other workarounds weren't particularly workable either.After futzing around with it, I ended up buying a USB connection for $36 and used it that way. I grimaced at the price, but 4 months later, I'm glad to using the printer without having to entirely re-do my wireless network.
Sharp uses the tried-and-tested scheme of virtually all inkjet manufacturers: Sell the hardware for next to nothing, then sit back and watch the money roll in as irate consumers are forced to pay for overpriced proprietary supplies to keep their plastic little machines up and running. Nowhere does this get more excessive and infuriating than with ink cartridges. I would not be surprised to learn that in Sharp's case, both the quality and the quantity of the ink are engineered to wring minimum performance out of the cartridges. Ka-ching! That's another $30, and another, and another.As others have noted, Sharp's pricey-as-gold cartridges have a nasty habit of drying out in record time. The printhead on the cartridges is so prone to clogging as to constitute willful negligence (or worse) on the manufacturer's part. Soaking the printhead in warm water and slamming it onto a wet rag a couple of times may dislodge the ink clots, but the relief is likely to be just temporary. I'm done with Sharp. Other inkjet makers aren't perfect either (because the technology itself isn't perfect), but Epson and Canon and HP aren't quite as shameless and blatant about gouging their customers.
I got this set to use with my Panasonic Lumix G1 and 45-200 lens. The first thing I noticed was the filters were filthy (about par for cheap filters). Also, there was a spot on the +1 and a big smudge on the +2 that would not come off. I was able to autofocus well through the filters.However, the image quality degraded when using the filters. It was the equivalent of losing resolution--going in 1:1 showed blurry pixels instead of crisp ones. I asked for a refund and got one from the seller. If you care about image quality, try another brand. Right now, so far so good with the Tiffen set.Rating: two stars because it is functional.
Very Pleased with the camera. Installation without a hitch and works well with Skype for which it was purchased. Would recommend to anyone wanting a high quality camera.Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks (Silver)
These are a great buy for the money. Sound quality is excellent and the range is very good. I can walk to my mailbox outside and not lose the sound. They are a little large,and when reclining in lazy boy you need the control switches in front because you can shut them off otherwise. This is my third pair of Sennheiser headphones (different locations in home) and they are hard to beat.
Product worked great! Got to me in record time! Would buy again.
Does the job and it gets better the bottom is rubber giving me the ability to do cool shots..................:)
Just like Mark (posting April 5, 2006), I charged the thing up, filled it full of great music, and went out for my usual run. It worked for about a half-hour and then died. Tried everything to get it going again but nothing. Am taking it to the Apple store at the local mall to see if they have any suggestions. Hopefully, I can send it back to Amazon and get my money returned. Sigh!
I bought this item after reading other reviews and seeing how impressed everyone was by this rangefinder. I recently played golf with someone who had a bushnell pinseeker and saw how easy it was to get a yardage from anywhere. I then searched for prices and saw how much more expensive those were than this Nikon. Went with the Nikon because of size, price and the continuous scan feature which is what I used most of the time to get a reading to the flag from longer distances. Since this feature allows you to pick up the closest object instead of the longer object it is great for getting a reading when there are lots of trees behind the flag stick. No more searching for yardage marking on the fairway and then trying to figure out how far you are from that marking and where the flag is on the green. Just point and click and you know how far from the flag you are. I also used this for readings to the green on par 4 as the course we play was relatively short and I hit the ball over 300yds regularly, allowed me to know better spots to aim so I would not over hit the fairway or greens on holes that played between 310 and 350yds. Rangefinder easily read the flag from 300 to 350 yds.
Let me make this clear. I have NEVER taken my printer off black and white settings.Despite that, I have had to replace my expensive color ink cartridges multiple times. This printer was designed to drain color ink tanks regardless of whether you use them. It mixes small amounts of color into the black and white printing to drain the tanks.If that wasn't unethical enough, here's the real kicker: once a color cartridge is drained (again, with only black and white printing), it will constantly demand you replace the ink cartridge EVERY time you click print. I have been screwed so many times by printing a document and walking away to get my shower only to find that when I'm ready to head out the door the document NEVER PRINTED because I didn't click 2-3 times that I did not want to replace the ink cartridge that HP deliberately sabotaged to earn more money.I will never, ever, buy an HP printer again and I will do my research to find out what other manufacturers use these practices to inflate their profits so I can steer clear of them, too.
These connectors are useless because they are so large! For any given pair of speaker posts, whether on my receiver, in-wall outlets or on the speakers themselves, it was a real trick to get the nut tightened and still keep the connectors from touching each other. For the receiver and the in-wall outlets, one pair of these connectors effectively knocked out four posts because they obstructed access to the adjacent pair.
This has a lot of great features - dual alarm, big adjustable brightness display, CD player and MP3 port. My only compaint is a lack of battery back up. When you lose power, you have to reset the clock all over again. Oh well.
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.
I bought this system from a local Target and love it! The sound is nice and rich, and the subwoofer is especially nice sounding. It has AM/FM tuners (with antennas), digital audio in and out, and A/V audio in (for a vcr/cable box). I've got both the digital audio in and the a/v audio in hooked to my digital cable box. The digital channels sound very good in 5.1. The analog ones sound good but it's just the same level in every speaker.The only real problem I see with this unit is the DVD drive trays seem flimsy, but that's a small thing.
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.
I bought this Sony remote in July 2003. It worked just fine with my 27&quot; Panasonic TV. Recently it started losing channel up/down function, and today this went completely (replaced batteries, tried reprogramming-unsuccessful)! PIP functions and everything else still work. I am very disappointed in this product-for $50+, and being Sony, you expect reliability.The only replacement Universal Remote I can recommend is the Home Theater Master MX-500, which I've had for 2 years now. It has worked flawlessly...of course, it costs $100 or more. Just what is the problem with remote reliability?
I still have a use for firewire 400, just not on the front of the PC. A cable left plugged into the back is fine. My new Motherboard and PC case don't have firewire outlets on it. Hence a need for the card and extra USB ports always seem to be Handy.I have a couple of External HDs that still use firewire 400 as the faster transfer mode (it IS faster than USB2 in extended flow mode, just not in burst rate). It is like comparing a road race which lasts for several hours to a drag race, which is over in less than half a minute on a track. For a flash thumbdrive, the drag race speed is fine, even for 4+ GB. A hard drive witth lots more GB is faster with FireWire. Also, digital cameras need firewire.Installation was easy. The plugs are in the middle of the card, so all cases should be able to use them. You do need a free PCI slot, so keep that requirement in mind, but with so many Video and Audio add-ons to the motherboards these days, there are only 2 or 3 PCI slots available now.
Should have paid extra for one that came with the little feet attached. They don't seem like a neccessity but using a glass desk, I fear that it will be scratched. Considering returning this after asking many hulking men to help attach the feet and only one little foot has latched on.
I've been a fan of Garmin products for more than 4 years now, my first eTrex Legend C is still with me and working well. In fact, during this time I bought these bike mounts three times, totaling to 5 mounts. I use them rough on my constant biking, so I see an average lifespan of 1.5 years of active usage as a major advantage. When I was in USA, buying them off Amazon was as easy as few clicks and few days. Last time, however, I was in Eastern Europe and buying them turned into real nightmare. I had no problem buying books, but when I tried to order these lovely mounts they suddenly fell under export restriction as belonging to an electronic hi-tech products (as Amazon support personnel explained). When I pointed out that a piece of plastic, rubber and two metal screws couldn't possibly be electronic device of any kind, they suddenly changed their mind, citing warranty policies of manufacturer as an excuse to export restrictions. Come on, guys, I don't want a warranty, I want a bike mount! To no avail, though. Eventually I managed to find a guy in USA, paid him to get these things and to send them to me and it all ended up costing FIVE TIMES their original price and taking MONTH to deliver, just because some clerk mislabeled a piece of plastic as hi-tech electronics that could possibly be used to construct nukes. Thank you Amazon, I never lost a faith in your dedication to customer satisfaction. No, seriously, why would I...
I was surprised to see speakers of this level of quality on Amazon.com; B&amp;W speakers are generally reserved for hi-fi specialty boutiques (although B&amp;W's more expensive lines have not made it to this site). Forget the mass-market brands out there--none of them are in the same league as the B&amp;W DM600 series.
Confessions of a cheapo. I used 2nd market replacement inks. They did print o.k. However, the bottom line, they eventuality cause the "seating prongs" on the print head to break. So,my lesson, use the OEM inks, along with Canon paper to provide the best prevention to fading, bleed and create the best tones. The end.
If you are tiring of using re-cycled/re-manufactured cartridge. You might want to buy this from Amazon. Especially with the free shipping. Another plus, the cartridge expiration date is in April 2009. This particular model HP 23 are hard to find at the local stores.
Bag is the right size for basic equipment, I like it because you can customize the sizes of compartmnets to place things in.
This is my eighth lens, and while this is a FF lens, I am using it on a crop. I purchased this lens for portraits, in particular with children and candid street portraits.Let us review the competition, which would be the set of short tele primes. From canon there is the Canon 85mm f/1.8 and f/1.2L and the Canon 135mm f/2L, then there are a plethora of good f/2.8 macro primes, such as the Canon 100mm macro and the L version, Tamron 90mm, Tokina 100mm and the sigma 105mm. In manual focus, there are the Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 and Ziess 100mm f/2 planar. Those would be the main competitors. The 100mm f/2 is a good compromise of price, AF, speed, length and weight.Lets consider the length. Now, if you consider the competition, the 135L and 85mm f/1.8 are the most comparable, and while the 135L does shine, on an APSC, your talking about an equivalent of 200mm. I tried it and it was just a touch on the long side, not only to get things in, but also to get a decent shutter speed, you are trying to get 1/200 of a second, which is a little difficult. In the end, as great as that prime was, it was just too difficult to use on a crop. While the 135L is legendarily sharp, the drop to 100mm is just long enough for inside head shots and intimate moments. The working distance was also a godsend with shy children. My niece is quite shy, and this was just long enough for her to open up. The 85mm is also a valid option, but at events, I'm afraid 85mm didn't cut it. The 85mm f/1.8 is a great lens, and it is optically very similar, but I just found myself wanting something a little closer. Also, 85mm was just a little too close in length to my 60mm prime. Everyone is different, and 100mm for me fit the bill. In dark situations, I would use this over a 70-200mm f/4 and crop with good results.Now I have shot with this for a while, I have a better understanding of the optics. The sharpness, under ideal conditions, is great. Not mind-blowingly brilliant, but great. In all honesty the 135L and the 60mm macro are only slightly sharper, but the sharpness is for all intents and purposes, fantastic. The sharpness wide open is ok, not spectacular, but very good. Certainly good for most applications. The canon 100mm f/2 improves pretty rapidly from wide open, you need only stop down to f/2.2 for general constrast to improve and by f/2.8 it is about on par with the 100mm macro (non L). Generally, I shoot at f/2.2 or f/2.5 to avoid chromatic abberations, and at these settings I'm always very pleasantly surprised by the stunning results. I was very impressed with the optics of the 100mm L, which I felt was a little sharper at f/2.8 and at f/4, but that said, the difference is so negligible it couldn't be used as a basis for differentiating them. The 100mm f/2 is incredible and very comparable to many of the macros at that aperture. This is truly a testament to the quality of the prime, especially when you consider macros typically have a conservatively defined aperture, making them very sharp. It's quite an achievement for the 100mm f/2 to hold it's own, so if you didn't need macro, the 100mm f/2 wins hands down.The depth of field at f/2 for portraits is just shallow enough. It doesn't deliver the shallowest depth of field ever, but certainly enough to isolate the subject with a good amount of the face in focus. The rendering of the out of focus blur is superior to the 85mm f/1.8, but not to the 135mm and 85mm f/1.2. The out of focus blur just sits somewhere in between the 135L and 85mm f/1.8. The colours and contrast of the 100mm f/2 aren't quite up to the same standard as the 85L and 135L at large apertures, but you can bring that back in post fairly easily. At f/2.8 and up, it is barely noticeable.So, what you get is a with the 100mm prime over the 100mm macro options is a sharp lens that you can stop down to f/2, albeit at slightly decreased contrast and sharpness, but with increased MFD. This could also be said of the phenomenal Ziess 100mm f/2 planar, but since I was shooting children, AF was desirable. One thing you have to watch out for when stopping down to these levels is the chromatic aberrations. While it is easy to go crazy and shoot wide open all the time, it does result in somewhat undesirable purple and green fringing in high contrast conditions. This isn't a huge issue, but it is often better to shoot at f/2.2 or even f/2.5. This is still faster than the macro options, but certainly something to be mindful of.Onto the Autofocus. Now, this is where the 100mm f/2 shines over many of the macro options, since it is very fast and accurate. Some macros do tend to be a little slow, since they can cycle through the entire focus range. This is true of the 100mm macro and to a lesser degree the 100mm L. I found lenses like the tamron 90mm and sigma 105mm to be a little slow and be inaccurate to focus, although this could be better in the Sigmas new HSM version. I have heard of issues with the tokina as well. The 100mm is fantastically fast, and on par with both the 85mm f/1.8 and 135L. It is a lot faster than the 85mm f/1.2, which I would find impossible with children.Now lets consider the size. The lens weighs about 460g (or just a touch over 1 pound), this makes it very inconspicuous. I know it may be a little difficult to ascertain the size but it is truly difficult to believe, by the look of it, that it is indeed 100mm. I mean, if street portraits are your thing, 100mm is a great length which does not attract the same attention as a 760g 135L or a big white canon 70-200mm f/4 or massive f/2.8. It is certainly close, yet inconspicuous enough to get a very nice candid portrait. This lens hardly attracts a second glance in the city, especially on my 550D. Being so light, it's incredibly simple to hold with one hand if need be, increasing the speed at which one may take a candid shot without unnecessarily altering the state of your subject.Overall, what you get is a very sharp, fast, inconspicuous prime. It fit a niche I needed filling quite well and I have not turned back. It delivered to me about 90% of the performance of the 135L at a more manageable focal length that suites me better at half the price.
This was a present for my husband. The Buttkicker is mounted to a Xrocker gaming chair. Mounting the the kicker to some chairs may take some thinking and a trip to home depot, but once mounted it takes gaming to another level.
This product doesn't work. Period. It doesn't support the advertised speed. Connections are often lost even with the router next to my computer. Setup is badly designed, it is impossible to figure out whether you are successfully connected or not. Saving settings doesn't seem to do anything. Enough said. Don't buy.
Nice accessory to have - keeps the screen and body form needless wear.
The print functions work fine, both color and text. It will scan from software, but it won't respond to scan requests from the control panel, which is the main reason I bought it. Thankfully, I did not waste money having this boat anchor shipped to me, I'll just dump it off back at the store. I put a call in to tech support and he walked me through some tests, then gave up and said there must be something wrong with my pc. I tried installing the software on 2 different pc's: 1 2003 server, the other xp pro sp2, neither one allowed one touch scanning. In fact the xp machine didn't recognize the device at all.
I purchased 2 of these from Googol Shop and received them super fast. Very quick response from the vendor. The fuse holder itself is very heavy duty and should suit most automotive needs. There is a tethered cap so the fuse is water resistant, but NOT waterproof. Good for automotive use that will not be in direct contact with water. Great buy.
I use it for my entertainment center. Use it for surge protector for my cable and from my modem for Ethernet surge as well. Don't know if it works - would rather never find out. But it has a big warranty which makes me feel better. Easily fits under the entertainment center - it's very slim. Good spacing between outlets so everything fits well.
DVD-R brands rarely stick out in my mind. I usually go for something cheap then forget about it, and throw away any defects. This product was so error-free that, when it came time to restock, I definitely wanted to re-order the same brand. And yet this package is still one of the cheapest per disc of any available on Amazon.
I don't know how many times I had to turn this machine off and on just to clear it. Would constantly get "hung up" when using ANY of the functions: faxing, receiving, scanning, printing, copying. Ink ran out without warning and WAY before it should have. Spend so much time re-doing everything.
I purchased the 17-55mm about a month ago, and was very happy with the quality of images the lens produced. I like night photography and the f/2.8 helped alot, even when shooting without using a tripod.There are alot of good things to say about this lens, i know alot of people are in love with it, maybe because it's one of few lenses that Canon produce for the 1.6 crop cameras?Well on day 2 of having the lens, i was shooting outdoor and noticed a few dust particals behind the front glass. It was not fun to see dust from the 2nd day of getting the lens, specially after paying that amount of cash. I kept using the lens for almost 3 weeks, and everytime i shoot outdoor i noticed more and more DUST particals in my lens. So i decided to return the lens for a full refund. Amazon did the refund very fast, it just took like 2-3 days to get the money back. Thanks Amazon for a great and honest support. Well after getting the money back, i placed an order for 2 other lenses from Amazon. EF 17-40mm f/4L USM and EF 50mm f1.4 USM. I just could not stand the dust issue, and i have read that they won't effect the image quality or the foucs. I also have friends that have been using this lens for a while now, without having the DUST issue. I guess i was not lucky.Regards,
eMarker has updated the drivers on their site. The product is now able to support Windows 95, 98, Me and 2000. I bought several as stocking stuffers for Christmas.
I bought these for my son has a Christmas gift. He LOVES them. He says &#34;I've been enlightened.&#34; He says the sound is amazing!! Great headphones for a great price!!
Great cam. Dependable and clear. No problems with it. We have found it useful and are happy we purchased it. I would recommend it.
The Pioneer DVR-S806 doesn't look flashy, but rather simple. And the good part is that the operation is also very simple. It's a handy unit that can be placed vertically or horizontally. The connectivity is convenient too as it has the FireWire IEEE 1394 connections and the USB. To begin with it's best to immediately install the supplied Software disk in order to be able to burn DVDs and CDs.Some things that bothered me that during the burning process if the files surpassed the disk capacity the CD-R would not be finalized and such a CD-R was longer be usable -- there should be some sort of indication before the burning process to let the user know of this or that disk can be used. Also on the speed of CD-R media there were a few problems regarding that during the burning process suddenly a message popped up that the burner can't burn at this speed, and then this particular CD-R once again was no longer usable.It probably just takes some fine-tuning on the user's part to use the correct DVD and CD media for burning, etc. The final product is perfect and there are no complaints. CDs (the CD-R media) are immediately playable in any CD player as well as the DVDs (DVD-/+R media) in most DVD players (let's put it this way that I had no problems at all with the DVD players that I used).Although everything works fine and I think this is a top-quality reliable product at a great low price, I don't feel like giving it 5 stars because of the little thing/lack of initial info with regarding CD-Rs, but maybe other burners are the same.The Pioneer DVR-S806 is a great unit and if lost or whatever, I'd buy it in a heartbeat again -- I think it's one of the best units at the best price out there.
This is a great alternative to an Ipod Shuffle. It is about half price and features the same amount of storage, plus a screen (!) FM radio, voice recorder and picture viewer. The pictures don't look great and the quality of the voice recorder isn't as good as it could be, but overall it's a great bargain. I've had mine for 8 months and i'm about to upgrade to one of the sansa e200's
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.
UPDATE:DO NOT BUY! ITS NOT RELIABLE, COULD BE DANGEROUS!One of my two units fried after only a few months. I suspect the tranformer had a short in it. The transformer got so hot the hard plastic enclosure melted. Too hot to touch. This was in a cool 55 degF room. Luckily it didn't burn my house down.I can no longer access the HDD from my home file serve. Hopefully, it didn't damage the HDD itself, still testing.Unfortunately its past Amazon's the 30 days return policy.----------original reviewAmazon part of purchase was OK, typical Amazon transaction.I bought two units, have both units working great. I'm happy now, BUT...product is bargain priced, you get what you pay for.CONS:- Installation is for the mechanically inclined and PC h/w component savy.Package is absent any instructions on how to open the case and physically install your hard drive. Its like a puzzle box. A user could easily be frustrated or even break components installing their HDD.- Internal cabling is stiff and space is cramped, could easily cause a connector, wire or cable to be loose or even break during installation.- I had two units, each with different parts which fit poorly. AFTER I knew how to open the case, I had a corner on a plastic part break off opening the second unit because the front cover fit so tightly (must have been forced on in the factory). Fortunately, no adverse impact.PROS:- As for final operation, the aluminum case w/HDD installed runs cool, even cooler than the power transformer.- Price very low, notably cheaper than comparable products.- Comes with free external SATA cable, half the price of the product if bought seperate.- Comes with convienent free screw driver for assembly.Would I buy again?For home use, YES to save money, recession and all.For business/customer/relative, NO for fear/risk of time delays if product needs returned, reliability & customer satisfaction.
I have been a PC man for a long time. We bought a used iMac G4 for a good deal and fell in love with it. We broke down and went and bought the brand new iMac G5 20" with the 2.1 GHz processor. All I can say is this computer is AWESOME! I've owned a lot of computers, but none of this quality. I've searched the internet for reviews on Macs and Apple gets a bad name I've noticed, but I can't imagine why. I can sum it up in this way...I'm impressed. I just today ordered the Apple Powerbook and am anxiously awaiting.
has quality fit and finish. Very good am reception, as that is what I was mostly interested in. No problem with WWL out of New Orleans about 150 miles away.(GO Saints).Sound quality is amazing for the small size of the radio. Will probably be purchasing more Sangean products in the future.
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.
After spending days trying to get a competitor's product to work, I spied the MN-500 and MN-510 USB network adapter at a local discount store. Bought 'em both on impulse, and was stunned to have the shared broadband connection and network up and running about 15 minutes after I got home. Amazing.No doubt there are a lot of technologically superior networking products, but you've gotta hand it to Microsoft: their setup instructions and configuration utilities really set the standard. This is a quality product. I'd recommend it to anyone.
I wasted my money here. The drivers install okay (both from the included CD and download from Trendnet's website), but neither my Windows 7/64 or Vista computers will recognize the device. I called Trendnet's tech support and was told that they do not have drivers for Windows 7 or Vista. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE THESE OPERATING SYSTEMS.
I purchased this after trying a few other wireless keyboards. This one works great for my media PC.
I bought two of these on sale for the cost of the toner included. Use them in our home business to print lengthy reports, sometimes 3-5K pages a day. Have used long enough to have replaced toner on both systems, some colors multiple times.The printers are reliable and produce great quality print and graphics. The are not photo printers but do an admirable job on illustrations and photos embedded in business documents.We have also produced heavy weight, glossy brochures for a client on these to rave reviews.Paper feeds without issue, and if we run out of toner mid printing the system stops for replacement and then picks up where it left off, not losing a single page. Very cool indeed.Printers are currently USB connected and shared on my network. Seems to work just fine. Will probably try to hook up via ethernet when I reorganize the office, however don't see this as all that important at the moment.It is now August 2009. Both printers are working great and are ethernet connected. It turns out to be a much better way of connecting - wish I had done it sooner. I can now print via VPN when on the road too. Toner is of course expensive, but the print quality is great, speed fast enough for big print jobs. I'm still very happy with these.December 2010. Both printers still getting very heavy use. Have on ethernet and use with two Win 7 64 Ultimate computers, a vista box, and two xp pro portables. I've gone through enough toner to keep Costco in business too. If they still made them I'd buy another.
I bought these clamps for the corresponding SuperFlat Monster speaker cable but they do not really fit the cable as they are supposed to. I could manage to install it by bending the cable to make it fit into the clamps. Let me emphasize that this is the appropriate size as recommended by the manufacturer. The cable itself included a few samples of the same clamps that were as small as the ones purchased separately.
I wish I read the reviews before I bought this thing, unfortunately. Extremely user unfriendly to connect and disconnects itself often; kills batteries even in sleep mode.The size and precision is good when it does work, but definitely not worth the money. I exchanged it for a new one thinking it was just the first unit, but still terrible.
This product is just what I needed great price and I can really see the difference in the quality of my tv
This is a great GPS. It has made my life so much easier I wish I had one earlier. It can find anything I'm looking for, has never led me astray. The only problem is the MSN connector seems to be a flawed design and breaks easily. I hope Garmin is redesigning it so a replacement will be available soon.
Here's my evaluation of the Space Navigator which I purchased to use with DAZ Studio, an incredible "free" 3D Poser-like application from DAZ3D.The hardware is first class, solid heavy duty unit sits on the desktop beautifully and is a joy to view and manipulate.The configuration/setup is very poorly done. It is really confusing and does not allow you to actually interact with the controller in order to decide and then immediately set whether you want normal or the inverse directional setting. The number of motions/directions are poorly illustrated and explained. This is not a trivial point, because not having this done right means wasting a lot of time once you understand what you need to do and what works for you. If you do not have patience you will most likely give up in frustration.The control unit consists of a heavy metal base in which a concentric central control knob (with concave sides) "floats". The term "float" is an attempt to explain that the central knob is free to move a bit in all directions (parallel to the plane of the base of the unit, as well as turn/twist, and tilt a few degrees. Spring action returns the central knob to the center when you release it.The big problem is that if you just push or tilt the controller knob you don't necessarily get clear motion control along 1 of the 6 different possibilities which are:Looking down at the control unit I'm going to use North South and East West as direction indicators. Name enclosed in parentheses is Space Navigator Name for motion control.Rotation1 Tilt control Knob North-South - Rotation about the X axis (TILT)2 Tilt control Knob East-West - Rotation about the Y axis (SPIN)Panning3 Move Control Knob North-South -Move along Y axis (PAN Sideways)4 Move Control Knob East-West -Move along X asix (PAN Up/Down)Zoom (you can configure inverse direction action)5 Push st. down on Control Knob Zoom InPull up on Control Knob Zoom Out6 Twist /Rotate Control Knob (ROLL)This does not do anything in DAZ StudioThe Panning motions are the most difficult to achieve. If you don't already know how to do these you will get Panning along with some Rotation and Spin.How to get "pure" panning motion (moving along X or Y axis) is not clearly explained, so I am going to describe precisely how it needs to be done:You must grasp the Space Navigator control unit with 2 fingers on the concave side surface of the central "floating" knob, with thumb and middle finger, making sure you rest the bottom edge of your fingers on the top edge of the outer base, and anchor your hand on the desktop to provide a firm anchor and simply move it East-West or North-South, without tilting or pulling or pushing the center knob (you must restrict movement to the lateral plane parallel to desktop, hence the need for resting on edge and anchoring the plam). This is how you get a pure lateral motion (Panning). I will repeat again, this is never properly explained or illustrated. The other manipulations such as tilting, or pushing or pulling the central knob are not complicated and thus quite easy to accomplish to get pure motion constrained in one of the 4 remaining modes.It is absolutely crucial that you ANCHOR your hand to the surface the Space Navigator rests on, in order to get the purely lateral movement to work properly. If you are not properly anchored and get even miniscule tilt or push pull, will result end up with unintended and hence "confused" motions of the target figure.The configuration/setup and various guides fail to explain this, or do so very poorly. I had to figure this out purely by trial and error.A popup comes up everytime you open Photoshop and there is no easy way to tell it not to do that. I bring this trivial matter up simply to show another instance of how the lack of attention to the user's comfort.In summary, this is a Superb 3D Controller, hobbled by an unforgiveably poor SOFTWARE for Configuration/Setup. It's a terrible shame. If you are willing to waste more time than you should figuring it out it is a very useful tool.PS for anyone who already has the unit and uses DAZ Studio I ended up choosing to invert the default direction for Pan (both L/R and Up/Down) and Tilt because it worked better for me. This is done in the Advanced Tab of the of the 3D Connexion Control Panel pop up window.
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 recorder offers some of the best features for a DVD recorder. Of special interest is the ability to tailor the bit rate of the recording in very small increments from 2Mb/sec to 8Mb/sec. It has the ability to record LPCM audio. It also allows you to record in Dolby Digital in 2 different bit rates. Overall, this unit offer incredible flexibility for the user. This was a huge selling point for me. It has a very easy interface (which becomes intuitive after a couple of uses) to create menus for DVDs. It's well designed and attractive.Now for the bad news. A total showstopper: The TV Guide menu system never worked. The manual tells you to go through the set up process, then turn the unit off for 24 hours, avoiding unplugging any connections to the unit. I live in Austin, TX, and get my signals over the air. Reception is excellent in my area. The unit displayed all the available channels. They all came in clearly. But after 24 hours, I turned on the unit to find no program data. I must have done something wrong, so I went through the entire process again, ensuring that I waited 24 hours (this time, just to be safe, I waited 30 hours). I turned on the unit, and again, no data. I tried one more time. No luck. I called Toshiba. They said, "well, if the data doesn't show up, we can't help you".I would have kept the unit if I could have recorded off the air by setting up schedules manually. The unit REQUIRES the TV Guide program guide. It is the only way that the unit can record TV shows.Second huge issue for me, regardless of the state of the unit (on/off), the fan in the back of the unit stays on ALL THE TIME. And it's not so quiet. Forget about putting this unit in a small room, because you'll hear it...ALL THE TIME.Given these two issue, back in the box it went. And here's the really disappointing point...I did my research. This unit has the best features for the price. It has a hefty 160 GB hard drive. It was the perfect unit....almost.
This is a great backpack, a true back saver of the greatest quality. I highly recommend this backpack, we've purchased other Jensen products and always know they are of the highest quality.
This is my first antenna. I got it not too long ago and I love it. It's a simple but sturdy construction. The magnet is plenty strong. I've had it up to 60 without any problems. Don't expect a huge range. My friend and I were talking from about a mile and a half away (i measured this on google maps)without a problem in a city environment. Which is pretty good for this size and price of antenna. I would suggest this to anyone who is just getting into cb's just like me.
Got busy and didn't get this returned, but it never did work...it couldn't be 'recognized'. I have had these before and never had any trouble setting them up and installing, but this one never has worked at all. Thought something was funny when there was no serial number on the item. If it was truly a namebrand item it surely would have a serial number, wouldn't it?
lo recomiendo 100%, practico, comodo, excelente producto, muy buen calidad, mejor imposible, , excelente responsabilidad en el tiempo de entrega
I bought 1 40 pack of these disks so that I could create a set of Windows 95 setup disks. They worked to install windows once and then they all started dying. I went to run Windows setup and got halfway through and got a "cannot read from device" error. After that I ran scandisk on all of them and only 1 disk didnt have bad sectors. A few of the disks had bad sectors in the system area rendering them unformattable. I advise anybody who reads this to steer clear of these cute little disks unless you want to use them as christmas ornaments.
It has high quality of sound output and I use this with my xbox360. It works great. Because my speakers use 3.5MM plug so I have to use this audio adapter to convert RCA jack from xbox360 to 3.5MM jack. I like it.
The item works really well.No problem with the transaction and the shipping.I'm Italian and many sites in the US don't allow me to use my Italian credit card. Here I can do it.And I'm very happy for that!
My wonderful husband gave me this camera as a gift for Christmas 1998, after I had been drooling over my Dad's for a year.I must say I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this camera. It takes absolutely beautiful pictures, is easy to use, and lightweight. I take a lot of pictures and averaged about 20-40 rolls of film a year, until my son was born in June of 2001. Then I averaged about 1-2 rolls of film a WEEK (seriously). My camera continued to take this heavy use (and the batteries lasted a good long time, too) until April of this year (2002).Then the auto focus feature went out on the body. I had the camera repaired (for [$$]) but it never was the same since. If I knew then what I know now I would have just paid a little more and replace my camera. The first repair fixed the problem but the repair center did something wrong and my camera burnt out within the week. After they basically replaced the insides after that error, the quality of the pictures went down. It is like the flash fires a half a second later and most of my close-ups and the rest of my pictures in general are overexposed. The repair shop insists nothing is wrong with my camera, so there is nothing I can do, but replace it.I will definitely buy another canon Rebel (probably upgrade from this model). I recommend this camera to anyone and just let them know that after heavy use, and it breaks, it is most likely not worth the money and aggravation to repair it. Just replace (this model price has dropped so much it is a bargain!).By the way my Dad's camera is still going stong.
I read the above reviews was was a a little concerned. The unit is not low cost but a number of people thought it is not well made.I bought it anyway. I have two other Olympus digital recorders(WS-100 snf D1000) and well as a couple of old tape dictation machines of various types.The digital recorders are some much better than the old tape machines. I think the D-1000 is is an excellent machine for dictation. It has nice controls that are easy go back and forth with as is used alot in dictation. The D-1000 has a memory card that lasts over an hour which is fine for dictation. It is no longer sold and was expensive costing around $300.I have used the WS-100 for recording presentations at conferences. On the LQ mode is can record a little less than 2 hours. It is significantly smaller than the D-1000 and has a little better sound quality in HQ mode than the D-1000.Both are good for sound quality. However, the recording time of both of them is too short of recording conference speakers which might involve recording six hour per day for four days. Twenty five hours of SHQ recording is ideal for conferences but it just was not available when I bought the WS-100 about six years ago.I could use the D-1000 with ten discs but this is too much trouble. Both offer transfer to a PC with bulky adapters (which were expensive). Many times I used the recorder capability of my laptop which could record all I wanted.I go through this long-winded background to show my need clearly.Recording speakers at conferences is similiar to recoding teachers in a classroom. Though conference speakers use a microphone so the recording is of the loudspeaker output.U recently bought the WS-320M. I love the WS-320M for this application. It is about the size of a small ipod nano and call record for up to 277 hours (I only need 25 hours). I put a bunch of my music on it so I do not carry my IPOD on trips, just the Olympus. The SHQ quality is unbelievably good. I have a couple of external microphones that I use with it sometimes, but the build in microphone is excellent (just not directional). The external microphones are electret and have a preamplifier which is helpful for very quiet recordings. The quality of the audio is much, much better in SHQ than either the two older recorders can do. Absolutely no wow or flutter. Superb. I did not buy it for recording music but it sounds like the DAT tape drive I have though I bet it is not quite as good as that huge and bulky $800 recorder.The WMA format of the files is very convenient to use with a laptop than the older Olympus format files. The transfer using the the USB connector is extremely easy and fast by comparison to my other systems.The WS-320M is frankly much better than what I expected. Extremely small to boot. I like the alkaline batteries since I can carry lots of spares. The battery life is 14 hours which is very long. I could use rechargeables but I don't bother due to the long life. My headphones are noise cancelling and use the same battery. The ease of transfer to PC of the files is a joy.The unit I have does have the 1.18 firmware prior reviewers spoke of. I use the LQ mode in most cases when the unit is near the speaker, however I use the SHQ mode when the speaker is far away and prone to reverberation. You can easily plug in your earphones and hear the quality of the audio being through the microphone while recording. This helps a lot in positioning the recorder and in adjusting the volume control while connecting recoder to the output of another recorder to make a copy. The WS-320M has 37 hours capacity in SHQ mode. This is more than enough for me. My music MP3 files don't take much room, but there is plenty of storage space for what I need.I would not use the WS-320M for dictation however. It is too small and my hands are too big. I do not do dictation much these days but would use the D-1000 for that if I did. I would not buy a unit the size of the WS-100 either. I would pay the higher money and buy one of the bigger Olympus units with big button like the D-1000 has if I were to buy a new machine for dictation. Although it can serve in a pince, the buttons on the DS-320M are really not intending for serious dictation.If you want to record music, teachers, conference speakers, do transfer of the audio files to a Windows laptop and play mp3 music to boot this is clearly a excellent choice. I am delighted. It is not as heavy duty as the bigger units but it is very small (hard to see in the picture), fairly low cost, and runs a long time on batteries.
Great ribbon. Still printing very dark after 60 days. Looks like it will last 90 days. Last ribbon I purchased didn't even make it 30 days. Can't beat this one for the price.
I liked this strap so well I bought another one. Durable, stylish, ease of use and comfortable to wear. When I don't want the strap attached, I just unclip it. Simple! Highly recommended.
I bought this drive in Feb of 2005. Five months later, it crapped out. Maxtor sent me another one and I was able to recover nearly everything with the assistance of some great computer people. Not even a year after receiving the new drive, it failed today! It's clicking and squeaking. Not the sound you want from your hard drive. I am terrified to buy a Seagate drive now that they have acquired/bought Maxtor. I am not sure where I will turn from here, but I will NEVER buy another Maxtor product -- waranteed or not. My data is too valuable to trust to this company.
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.
The Sigma lens is a quality item at an affordable price. It delivers at long range as well as close up on macro. Its sleek styling compliments its use with my Nikon D70 and operates in a very quiet manner. Overall an item I value.
After many calls and online chats discovered that the only Crucial Ram compatible with these powerbooks is Crucial CT368079. I don't know about other manufacturers but with my memory I'm very finicky!
I thought the quality of the product (materials, snaps) was fine. The problem is more of a design flaw. The lid sits just on top of the CDs once you put them in, so it's not really secure. It would've been a perfect box if it was taller than the height of a CD.
I really like the results when I have used this photo paper. Good value for the money. Will buy again.
This bracket is quite sturdy and the GPS is held firmly in place. Works perfect on my bicycle. The only problem is vibration is transfered from you handlebar directly to the GPS, so if I try to use it on my enduro motorbike (KTM) the unit turns off when the riding gets hard. For high vibration environments there are other alternatives (Touratech)
I had purchased a new Pioneer dvd & vhs recorder after having the system for only two days, a less then perfect dvd was played and from then on the dvd player was rendered useless , I could not imagine the repair cost ! Trusting in the name I purchased the item the same day through amazon and received it two days later, {be sure to check prices & shipping I have seen this item sell for as much as $25}. This item worked perfect, the instructions come up on the tv screen and give you word by word instructions. It could not have been any easier. This product has my Rave review and then some !!!!
Just as its reputation! SanDisk 2 GB microSD is a good solution for my PDA.
Not much to say here... it's well crafted, strong zipper. Comes with a little pocket for the cable. Fits the one I bought just fine. I like it.
I have purchased and returned two sets of these headphones. The first set overheated and fried itself as soon as the batteries were installed. The second set worked for a little over an hour before developing constant hissing and popping. Also the head band adjuster would not retract on one side, making it impossible to fold them up for storage in the travel bag.I consider the quality of this headset one of the poorest I have ever seen. Even frayed bare wires were visible on one side.I recommend you avoid Taurus products completely.
this is a good monitor and a good brand clean picture smells like is burning when you plug for 1ers time but is normal after 2 days,diasappear I have now two and they are working great
Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router (Compatible with Linux)I bought this router because of positive reviews on amazon. It came with a CD which would not work on a MAC.I called cicso linksys and was told this model hasnt been made in years. For not much more money I am buyinga much newer model.
I've tried this cable with the latest nvidia drivers on both my 1080 monitor as well as my sharp aquos lcd tv. The resolution is set to 1920x1080 but only the inner portion of that is displayed onscreen. The outer 100 or so pixels are past the edge of the borders. I am comparing this to a dual dvi cable that works perfectly.
Note that I have used this on my Mac.I don't use the keyboard anymore because the keys require too much pressure (or as one reviewer noted, it skips letters). It is incredibly frustrating to look at your work and see a dozen places where Word is telling me I have typos.When I first got this, I exchanged it for a new one because I thought the keyboard was defective. Not so. The keyboard requires the finesse of a gorilla.I really like the layout of the keyboard and the hot keys across the top. I especially like the keys for changing font between bold, italic, etc.One note: the volume control knob changes the system volume, not the volume of iTunes alone. I'd prefer that the knob change only the volume of iTunes and not everything else.The mouse is wonderful. I use it with my left hand and it is very comfortable. I was using it on my bare desk but I purchased a $3 laser mouse pad and it really improved the tracking.Installation and set up were a breeze.
I purchased 13 sets of headphones for my computer lab at school in the end of November (or beginning of December perhaps), and never received them.
My Loyale only has one big plug, this has two different plugs. I'm not sure what vehicle this is for, but it's not for any early 90s Subaru. I ended up making my own adaptor.
Don't waste your time with this product. It isn't that the device is bad, it's actually pretty good, but the software is the worst and keeps getting worse with every new release and update. To show you how bad this software is, Microsoft has an entire web site devoted to trouble shooting problems!!! Instead of developing the web site, maybe they should should've made a better effort on the software. If you don't mind headaches, wasted hours, and never getting the program to work correctly, then by all means buy this. Otherwise I suggest the iPod. The higher price is worth it.
I am satisfied of my new projector screen, it is big enough, maybe a little too big for an apartment :))
If you think the pictures and T.V. ads for this look impressive, wait until you actually get your hands on it. I got a nano just a couple of days ago after giving my old 15 gig iPod (the one with the row of 4 buttons above the scroll wheel) to my dad. This iPod is so incrediblely small and light weight. The screen is very bright and vibrant and pics look great on it. The sound quality is excellent as with all other iPods, and all of the great features, plus a couple new ones (stopwatch, world clock, screen lock), are here. The click wheel, although a little smaller than the ones on other iPods, is very accessable and easy to use. At 4 gb, you will probabally be able to get just over 1,000 songs on it, which is a very good ammount for the average person. All in all, this iPod is great and definitely has a "Wow Factor" that will facinate you when you see it.Pros:*Amazingly Small and Lightweight*Great Sound Quality*Great Features That iPod's are Known For*Nice, Bright Color ScreenCons:-Will not work with all older iPod accessories
It does the job. It charges the Zune from an electrical outlet without needing to be connected to a PC or XBox 360. As noted earlier, you do need the sync cable to connect the Zune to the charger. It seems a little over-sized for what it is, but then this matches the fact that it's over-priced.
Purchased this memeory card for my Sony Clie PDA and have been very happy w/ the product. Have stored 25+ songs and have a full back up of Clie as well. A great product...would recommend this to all.
I ordered the adapter and was sceptical of it working with my toshiba Satelite Laptop. It arrived quickly and I promptly tried it out for the next 24hrs letting it charge and operate the laptop constantly. I was amazed after the 24hr period to notice that it was not as hot-to-the-touch as the original power supply was on a normal basis. I would definitely advise people with the toshiba satelite L305-S5945 change their power supply adapters over to this one and notice as I did how well it powers the unit.
Over a week ago I received the Harmony 720. It looks sharp, and I love the way it wakes up the LCD screen when you pick it up. I just upgraded my home theatre with a Toshiba LCD, Oppo DVD, Brighthouse HD DVR and a Onkyo SR705 receiver all of which have HDMI. I had a pre-existing old Sony CD carousel.You first have to register your device on the Harmony web site. The set up is very intuitive for a basic set up. After 15 minutes I was ready to go. Every thing worked great except when I selected "Play DVD" on the activity menu, The TV, DVD player, and the Receiver turned on--but alas no video signal to the TV. I tried screwing around for an hour or so. It is easy to make changes in your setup and then download changes to the remote with the included USB cable. I then resorted to the support line--yes there was a wait, but I was treated nicely and patiently by the support folks. The first person was essentially scripted and when she couldn't get things working she passed me to an intermediate level support. It was 9PM and no I wasn't talking to Bangalore, but a gentleman in Toronto. The problem turned out to be a timing issue with the DVD's HDMI port. The nifty thing is that support can change the settings on their server and you then download the changes to the remote--then walk to the TV and see if they got it right. After some fine tuning it is working well. It is great to put away the five remotes it is replacing. Some of the buttons are small, but the HD DVR remote that replaced the remote for the non-HD DVR had some really crowded tiny buttons. All in all a great remote so far.
Great value - don't understand why people pay so much for this in department stores when they are so cheap here.
I was not expecting super results for such a relatively low price, but that's what you get with this great lens. I am amazed at the sharpness, color, and contrast this low cost Sigma provides.As soon as I received it I popped it on my Nikon D200 and shot a few dozen excellent photos of flowers in the sun, flowers in the dark shade, bees in flight, and a nice sunny afternoon shot or two of the park next door. Nothing out of focus or lackluster. Some handheld (it's light weight!), some on the tripod. The Auto Focus a bit noisier than Nikon lenses, but unless your shooting during church services nobody will care. It's also a bit slower to focus but unless you're shooting fast paced action coming or going it shouldn't be a problem. It still focuses faster than any of my point & shoot cameras, and with the Macro mode this lens is a winner hands down.
I have this all over my house, under rugs and snaking along ceilings, connecting a myriad of devices (Roku, computer, electric piano) to a myriad of speakers (from $800 Paradigms to $30 Logictechs). It all sounds good to me, it's a lot of fun, and these cheap extender cords make it happen.
I purchased this LaCie drive specifically as insurance, to put Leopard's Time Machine to use. Within a few minutes, I had everything unpackaged, set up, and doing my first backup. The quad interface might be overkill in my case (I'm using the FireWire-800 on a new iMac), but there is another computer in the house on which I might need to use the FireWire-400, should I ever get around to it.Some other reviewers have complained about excessive noise, but everyone's tolerance level is different. My old computer was easily several magnitudes louder than this, although I must admit that the LaCie is the loudest thing on the desktop (the iMac is extremely quiet).If you're interested in Time Machine numbers: I have about 46GB of spaced used on my main drive; I am on the computer every single day, mostly for e-mail, music, browsing, and documents (including some work in a VMWare Fusion virtual installation of Windows); and after about a month, there is about 85GB of spaced used on the LaCie for Time Machine backups. At this rate, I ought to be able to have at least a year's worth of backups before Time Machine will begin automatically deleting the oldest items.
I was surprised by the high quality/performance of this set of speakers and subwoofer when I easily hooked up the system to my laptop. I like the adjustment dial allowing you to adjust the subwoofer volume when you don't want bass thumps resonating throughout the house. For such a small sized speaker set, you can push these speakers pretty far and not get a hint of distortion. I'm using the original sound card, so I would assume it'd be even better for those who spent the extra $$$ for a high quality PC sound card for music/gaming, etc. I recommend this for the budget-minded consumer who doesn't want to sacrifice quality.
I was buy this beaty from WAREHAOUSE DEAL, i didn't receive any email with UPS or any guide for the follow, ITS TO BAD.After the tv arrive and upckage, install direct tv plug was amazing the image and everthing else WAS MORE THAN PERFECT.I buy a refurbished and the description say OUTTER BOX MINNOR DAMAGE, didn't mistake. NOT ANY DAMAGE ON TV.i'm so happy full recomendation.
I replaced one of the 256MB cards that came stock with this one and am now currently running 1.25GB RAM with no problems. System performance is much improved.
I use a set of extension tubes with a 50mm f/1.8 and an SB700. A remote flash commander would be better, but this is cheap and effective.
If you are a former Mac user, like me, and like Apple products because of their design and ease of use, you will love the Ipod for PC's. With no moving parts and loads of space, you will find it easy to fill this puppy up with all your favorite tunes. Musicmatch is acceptable with occasional issues. My biggest complaint is not having full time access to time and date on the screen. This would be simple enough to accomplish since a lot of users would benefit from a quick glance at a clock to see the time. Instead, you have to scrool through a few layers to see the time and date. I wouldn't consider this a huge issue but I expect more from the designers at Apple. Overall, I would say that if you want one, buy it!
A must have for all Telrad owners !!Adds a pulsing reticle to the Telrad making it much easier to use on the field.Easy to install, takes no more than five minutes. No soldering necessary,adds an rotary knob to control reticle pulsing which becomes the new on off switch.Once you use it, you will not understand how you got by without it.
The mouse is excellent, but it is not USB like it says on this site. It is a PS/2 mouse, and it's white and blue, not grey and black.
When the earphone industry was going in one direction -- toward making ergonomic earphones that fit your ears snugly with little effort (like the Panasonic HJE series) -- in come Coby with their cumbersome plugs. I was so hesistant to get them but went with all the positive reviews. What a disppaointment (because I bought 4, stupid me).My earlobes aren't particularly big or small, it's just 'normal'. And these plugs have to be shoved in just so they stay. If you don't understand what I'm saying, just look at the damn thing. It's like a miniature barrell. I've ordered some sound isolating earplugs to replace the ones they come with. Hopefully I'll be able get something out of it.I haven't written much about quality because it's almost irrelevant. Ok, when it does stay it gives out average sound quality. But seriously, you get much better stuff for the money (even at $3 in some stores, it's not a good bargain).
Bought this to use in an EZFlash IV GBA cartridge, and haven't had any trouble at all. Good quality card!
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. :)
Has worked flawlessly for me! Does all of the basic financial functions that I need it to! Easy to use buttons and the manual is extemely helpful.
I have had trouble finding CDRWs for MUSIC, which I HAVE TO HAVE for my CD recorder. This is the best buy I've found & would buy more in the future. The shipping is a bit high, but it's better than another I bought & paid about the same shipping for 1 SINGLE CDRW-MUSIC.
with only 600 sheets printed and [a decent amount of money] per cartridge, that's .05 cents per sheet. Too expensive. Funny, because my Lexmark printer only cost [a little bit more] and came with both a b/w and color cartridge.
I've purchased this unit and luckily was able to returned it back for full retail that I paid for, they gave me a gift card which I'm happy with . Stores normaly charge restocking fee up to 25%. After 2 days of using this unit the power button works whenever feels like , on the third day the button would only work when plugging in the unit in my carand maybe after 2-3 minutes of trying to turn it on ********Home antena never picked up anything indoors at my house at my work or my friends place so pretty much ur stuck listening to recordings (if u have any). Same thing with the Antena headphones --** not picking up any signal at all ** --***** Whitout the antena this unit picks signal-- outside or when driving it's about 40 %-70% good reception and I'm saying this because if u walk around or when u drive there's places (many ) where is loosing signal, so if u r recording in the same time ur recording the static and noise ---so try listening to that song later ---it's a shame.******** The songs that ur recording are not recorded in full unless u pressed the record button in time (in the beggining) ******* u do have an option to edit your songs at a later time over the web on your computer, not a bad idea but thoese days with so many things to do forgive me but I don't have time to edit songs.******Some radio stations are not even set up yet ...***** Car kit ****there's 2 options1) pay about $80 - yea it's sold separatly and install it urself --I did it myself , anyone can do it .2)pay $30 (it's a different kit) and have it proffesional installed cost extra from $75 to $150 .Oh yea , the trial period should be 2 weeks ....***** There's no trial period *****they charge you full even it should have been a trial and I used it for 4 days total they charged me one time activation fee $10 and montly charge , they did not want to prorate the service. Now that's another reason I will never purchase another XM in my life.****** Also when you call custumer service be prepared to wait over 40 min than when someone comes live will ask you all quastions so 10 min later can tell you that they will transfer you to another cust svc and when I asked why ? just cold trasfered me to the elevator music and finally after that 4rth time I got someone kind that had a good attitude and helped me out and she was very surprised that I've been transferd 4rth time to her .Online acc it's really hard to navigate just like old school web sites.
I agree totally with the above review - it simply does not "play" in a Sony 8mm camcorder. I tried it in both of mine, and all it did was pull the "tape" out of the shell and jam, requiring a manual removal as it did for the other reviewer. I don't know how we are going to clean these heads, now that the Sony dry cleaner is no longer available.
The construction of the Backpack is commendable. Solid materials and good quality zipper has been used. Black and jungle green colour combination is superb! Although the size is compact, there are lots of compartments. Can easily accomodate a Canon 5D with 70~200mm f2.8, a 40D body and three more wide zoom and/or short lenses. A 580EX Speedlight also can go.A Macbook can be accomodated if required! Needless to mention that filters, CF cards have seperate compartments. Solid high quality velcro and padding. Interior is also branded (Canon) materials used [ Even on zippers ]. Provision of tripod holder is also important. Only thing not available which I observed is non-slip / grip material for shoulder pads . I compared with a similar catagory backpack of another popular brand purchased by my son last week who has spent much more, my Canon backpack stands much ahead! Overall, this is a BEST BUY and fully worths the small amount of $'s you pay especially for a branded product! [ Pity the price has gone up a little ]Recommend without any hesitation.
I decided to get this camcorder for the better picture (3CCD) and slew of excellent features versus some cheaper models. I have not had reason to regret my choice! I do action photography and have actually been able to capture some stills off it that are quite impressive. Nowhere near as colorful and crisp as my Canon SLR can give me, but quite useable. And without the cost and time of having to take a slew of photos, develop them, print them and scan them in. Don't be fooled by cameras that might offer more than 640x480 resolution...larger pictures don't do you much good if they aren't as good quality! These are almost as good as some digital cameras give you. In fact, I will be selling my digital camera off, as I don't really need it in addition to this camcorder and my regular camera.The camera is a little larger and heavier than some other digital camcorders, and it does not come with a memory stick included. Instead it includes a floppy disk adapter for capturing stills off your tapes. Neat to have, but not real useful in the field. Be sure you get the PC Card Adapater as well as a memory stick, this camera does not take them directly.I love the LCD screen, it will flip completely over and lay flat against the side facing out. Really nice for watching playbacks. It gives quite good sound and is nice and bright. The battery life is actually not bad at all, compared to a digital camera! But still worth getting an extended battery. Be careful about getting the highest life ones, they are quite big and heavy.Controls are pretty well placed and easy to use. I like having things like a neutral density filter turned on with a simple button push. Overall, the useability of this camera is very well-thought out and implemented. If you want a quality camcorder that will last you a long time, this is one of the best for the price you can get.
I waited for the "downside" of this walkman - what would happen if it dropped off the seat of the car? Answer? Nothing - kept on playing without missing a beat. Good value, good sound.
This was one of the first point and shoot cameras that I owned. I had it for about 5 years before I dropped it and then the screen wouldn't work properly. After that I bought a canon powershot. The image quality just wasn't the same. I'm thinking of either fixing my old one or buying this one! But I don't think I would buy another brand or model!
My complaints are similar to most of those already posted - the biggest being that the computer just shuts down any time I try to use it for anything other than checking email or typing a Word document. I can't even burn a single CD without it turning itself off after getting through one or two songs. And watching movies on the fabulous 16" screen? Nope. You won't even get through the opening credits. The thing runs so hot on the bottom forget about even using it on your lap! I paid way too much money for this thing for it to be this worthless. I will never by another Sony computer and will advise everyone I know not to either. If I could have given this thing a zero star rating I would have.
this tv has a great pictureyou will be amazed!
These headphones are amazing. I've been using over the ear headphones for a while now and these are the best. At $50 you cannot beat the sound quality, design, and comfort of these. The subwoofers are very powerful and can shake like crazy, but not too much where its uncomfortable. I use these with my Zune HD and even with a case the plug fits fine. Ive seen video reviews and I realized they fixed the huge problem where you cannot use it with an Ipod case. My only problem is that my head is kind of big and the plastic by my ears that adjusts the size bends a bit to fit. I dont know how long that will last before snapping but hopefully that wont ever happen.
I get a new ink jet printer every two years or so, and this is the first time I can honestly say the printer pictures look as good to me as pictures from a photo lab. I got Canon's 2 megapixel Elph camera for Christmas, and decided to go with the Canon printer in January since the software for the two products is basically the same. I have been using both the Canon photo pro and Canon photo plus paper and have been extremely pleased with the quality of pictures on both. I did try the less expensive Compusa generic borderless photo paper, which did not work well at all. I will stick with the Canon photo paper from now on.Set up was simple and fast. But, it is kind of a pain that a printer cable is not included. Software has also been very straightforward - I have yet to open the manual. I would recommend this printer (and the Canon Elph camera) to anyone looking.
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 :)
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.
After reading the reviews, I decided to take the plunge and buy a Buttkicker for my gaming rig. For the price, I couldn't pass it up. Well...I'm am very happy that I did, because now my games come alive!I'm an avid rFactor racer, and now the cars rumble, I feel the shifts, the bumps, the bumping from other cars. This has given my racing sim experience a more pleasurable experience.The ONLY downside to this great product is the fans on the amp. Yes, like others have said...they are loud, loud, loud. Not jet engine loud, but there will be a noticeable increase in background noise with this baby on. But if you play with a headset on, you will not even notice it.great buy and I am very happy with my purchase!
I almost didn't buy this due to the negative reviews I read, but I decided to take a chance and I'm sure glad I did!It is EXACTLY as pictured and described. (Apperantly, this was not the case for previous reviewers?)It is exactly what I needed. (1 foot of 4 gauge wire with a ring terminal and a fuse holder.)Installation is quick and easy and pretty much self explanatory. (Although there are directions.)You can't beat the price. It was a very small price to pay and the safety factor and peace of mind is priceless.Overall: great product, great buy, great investment in safety.Well worth the cost.
So far everything is working as expected. It runs a lot cooler than my previous Sony laptop. The fan only comes on once in a while, and when it does, it only for a short time.The 200 gig hard drive is great to have. I had 60 gig on my last laptop and was always running out of space. The 17 inch screen is very bright and clear.The built in camera and microphone comes in very handy when I want to use Skype to talk to my friends from around the world. You don't have to carry any external equipment with you. The camera is built into the top of the screen which is a the perfect place for it. I don't know where the mic is located but I know it works great. My friends say it is very clear when I am talking to them with Skype.It is a little dissapointing that you don't get Microsoft Word. A trial version comes with the computer but it expires quickly. You have to buy it if you want to keep using it. Also, the virus protection that comes with it can be very annoying. It does not give the the option to stop the constant nagging to upgrade it.Besides the little niggles, everything is great and I am very happy with my purchase.Dave MoreheadDavemorehead. c o m
Best $20 bucks i every spend on a zune part i love it geart job
I have been using Logitech products for a long time and am no doubt somewhat biased by the invariably positive experience of owning and using Logitech devices. The EX110 cordless desktop represents excellent value and performance.
This camera is incredibly small (it can fit inside an Altoids tin). The pictures are just as good, and the flash is good enough for darker scenes. The video mode is convenient, but not very feature filled. I am not a serious photographer, but everything I want to capture, I can. In some cases, there were two compacts, this one, and a Sony Cybershot, and the Canon had superior low light pictures.
Paired with plugs I was able to fix several CAT 5 cables in minutes on my first try. Good instructions on the back of the packaging.
The actual metal plate that mates with the back of the chassis was much too long for my case (Silverstone TJ08-E). I had to do major surgery and mate it with another PCI slot cover to get it to fit in the slot. So far it is working now that it is mounted. If it had fit in my case without modification I would have given it five stars.
Based upon evreyone's reviews, I had high expectations. I shoot weddings and generally shoot 1000 shots at one time. I bought this batter in December and notice a significant difference in charge the last two shoots, on a fully charged battery can take only ~200 pix. Worked great beforehand, but thats what you get for buying non-Oem.
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.
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
Haven't even filled up most of my memory on this, but its wonderful to take to the gym and watch a movie on, distracts you of the actual workout. Also, can finally fit all my music in one player and love the playlist feature.
Had this two days and so far LOVE it! First the size is not as small as the Pentax Optio S but it was small enough to fit in my pocket no problem. Default settings out of the box with 16MB SD card allowed me 19 clear shots in a room that only had my TV and one 25 watt flourescent light on (no adjustments whatsoever) or 16 shots and a short 20 sec video. SO GET A BIGGER SD card (I got an OEM 128MB sd card which works fine and cheaper than Canon's branded one)! Manual is easy to understand and controls are easy to manipulate, well spaced and LCD display is crisp. I was first considering the A70 since I wanted a good 3 MP below $300 but found the A70 too heavy and bulky to fit in my pocket. The 2x zoom is not great but I figure to be using this mostly for indoor shots that I can move closer to anyway. And from all the test shots I have done objects about 20-30 feet away still very clear and crisp even when zooming in from a distance and then zooming into the object itself. So far though it does what I want it to do, is small, has a solid feel and great pictures! The movie resolution in default is also fluid and clear and sound is clean too. I have yet to change any settings on this and out of the box I LOVE it!!!!Easy to use, good picture quality, small size, great looks, cheap price... what more could I want?!! Oh and the fingerprints are not an issue either cause they wipe off easily off the stainless steel body. 5 stars!!!!
At first I was very happy with this player, but it started malfunctioning after the first time I used during a workout. It took a long time to get a response from customer service (it seems to be handled entirely out of Korea), when the unit was finally repaired, it malfunctioned in the same way a few weeks later. Then the cycle continued (poor response, etc.).Be aware that the company rewards customers for posting positive reviews on sites such as amazon (they clearly state this policy on their website).
In the race to be the first to have the thinnest vibrant color handheld palm has failed miserably! Palm should recall this product. If you can live without color try the m500 instead.
My DLP TV only has one HDMI input and I needed 3. I use it to switch a HD satellite box, an upconverting DVD player and an XBOX360 Elite. This product works great. It works wonderfully with my Logitech Harmony 880 remote too! This was actually the default switcher in the logitech software.Highly recommended if you only need 3 inputs.
I have an older Sony DSC-717 that uses the Sony memory stick. With all the equipment I have, I still use this camera for certain applications. Anyway, I couldn't find one locally so I purchased this one from Amazon. The adapter was included. For the price, you can't beat it. It works perfectly.
We are very happy with this radio. The clarity is excellent and we have enjoyed the versatility of use. We recently used it during a storm whe all other forms of communication had been knocked out. Great purchase!
This lens is very useful for different purposes. Not only as a zoom-in lens that allows you to approach distant subjects but also I find it suitable for portrait photography. In fact, you can say this is a non-intrusive lens -so to speak, when it comes to taking face close-ups. With other lower focal distance lenses I have noticed that people, and especially children, get bored or uncomfortable. Besides, it's extremely easy to achieve a significant "bokeh" (diffused background) given the amplification factor that a large focal distance produces. Taking portrait pictures at 300mm the background starts to get out of focus just a few feet behind your subject. The role of aperture is not key anymore because depth of field (DOF) isn't what matters most. The IS works great and the sound it makes isn't too noisy. I have achieved very sharp images even in middle or low light conditions, thanks to this feature. Now the flip side! This lens is heavy and too large for transportation. Definitively it's not a good choice for traveling or if you are concerned for your safety. The lens is expensive and easily catches people's attention. If you hold it for some time in your hands while it is attached to the camera body, you start feeling tiredness. Due to the weight and size the gravity balance point of the camera shifts from to body to some point along the lens so I tend to grab hold of the latter instead of the camera body, as usually happens with any other lens. When it comes to focusing, the process is a bit slow though I think it's a normal behavior. Under low light conditions (for example, bulb lights) the lens might find it difficult to get a subject into focus. If that happens the focusing barrel goes back and forward till it gets something into focus. Over all: good lens!!!
I bought a Canon Digital Elph, SD 450 to take to this Army school I had to attend. I was careful with the camera, but still somehow managed to crack the LCD just by picking it up (it's fragile). Now, I want to extend sincere KUDOS to Canon because they fixed it for free even though it wasn't covered under warranty- as a COURTESY! But I wish I'd had the "da Protector" on it beforehand because it would have prevented the crack in the first place. It's basically a thick sheet of acrylic, virtually unbreakable, that is cut to fit over your camera's existing LCD. It extends just past the edges of the LCD's fragile glass, mounting on the camera's body using this super-high-tech glue strip that comes with the kit. I've had it on my Canon Elph for over a month now and I feel totally confident that my LCD is positively protected. Not only do I highly recommend that you purchase the "da Protector", I think you're asking for a fractured LCD if you DON'T use it. It is the ONE thing that will keep your camera's LCD in one piece. It's inexpensive, easy to install and looks good on the camera. Plus, it's much more fun to use my camera now that I don't worry about every little thing breaking the LCD. BUY IT AND USE IT.
I had priced transmitters at local retail outlets, and they cost much more than this. I live in an area with crowded radio bands, so had a bit of trouble finding a clear signal, but once that happened and the static was diminished, it's working fine. This transmitter is small, easy to use, and I can't wait to take a road trip to try it out in other areas where radio stations are scarce. I would recommend this product.
It leaked at first use. It is awfull.I tried to complain directly to ThermalTake, and they didn't answered.
I was hoping to have a good quality, very portable digital camera to capture the precious moments of my babies' early years. After 3 months it was dropped and I sent it in for repair (covered under warranty) and it was returned good as new. We've used it a lot. Now I charge the battery, insert it into the camera, and the camera turns on for a second, then turns back off. Unresponsive. Dead. Tried new battery. Nothing. Repair costs more than what I paid. It was a great camera... I was just hoping it would last more than 2 years.
This router works fine. The reason I didn't give it five stars is that it did not provide configuration software for mac users.
The sound quality is excellent given its size. It is very portable and came in handy when the cd player in my car decided to eat 6 CDs, they are still stuck in it, and will not play. What is really great was that we are able to listen to all our favorite songs without constantly changing CDs. Hence, I'm NOT spending the $500.00 to replace the CD player for the car. Sandisk works just as well if not better. The quality is by far the best I've heard so far! Great product choice!
I bought this goodie for less than $700 bucks from onecall.com, an authorized canon dealer so this qualifies me to a get a free 128MB SD card.PROS: Really compact compared to lot of other cameras i compared with that had the same features, it really fits in my jacket pocket. Out door videos are amazingly great, had to be with 1.3MP of video quality, the other option i was looking at was sony 330 but that was way too pricey for me.Still shots are exceptional although you cannot compare it with a stand alone digital still.Menus are not complicated, even my wife can use it without hassels.I had read reviews about the motor noise from the tape but i found that it had absolutely no noise when you record at the desired sound level in a quite atmosphere.I know lot of reviews state that the microphone placement is bad as it sits right on top of the view finder but i didn't find this to be a serious problem as it picks up the subjects sound very well. The only problem with the mic placement is the sound variation when you speak vs. the subject speaking.Zooming capability is amazing, the zoom is really smooth when compared to sony.Image stability is excellent as long as you stay with in the optical zoom, once you hit the digital zoom(beyond 40X) you need to be really still, the manual provides you with few tips to increase the stability. Also, i rarely go to the digital zoom as 10X optical is more than enough for my use.lots of predefined shooting modes.This goodie provides a lot of digital effects.The previous review said that s/he acciendtly recorded MPEGs instead of DV, but the on screen icons give you a clear indication of the media you are recording on, so no problem their as long as you see the on screen info.LCD resolution is fantastic and i liked the fact that it is not too big, there by minimizing my battery drain.The best feature i personally like compared with sony pc101/105/109 is that this one has all its control on the body, sony has a touch screen menu option and you could mess up your screen if you are not really careful.Cons: The most outstanding problem i found with optura 300 is the low light recording. This provides 3 various low light recording but in the dark the super night shot mode any moving images create a drag effect and the recording resoultion is also grainy. Having said that the indoor + low light mode is adequate when shooting inside a home with no day light. The only problem is when it is pitch dark sony seems to be doing better.Battery life is terrible, the battery provided with canon lasts 30-40 minutes, so i had to go in for an upgrade on the battery.but i guess all camcorders have the same problem.Overall it is a great camcorder for indoor and outdoor use.
As of today, September 25 2012, Amazon's utility "Will This Work With Your Printer" says that this works with the Epson Stylus CX4600. It in fact does not - it is too wide. This is likely a type-O situation, because it is actually made for the CX6400. Understandable, but frustrating to have to return and then buy a true replacement. It's a little difficult to print a return label from a printer that needs ink.
After doing about 4 hours of research in trying to manually set this up for Mac OS X - I finally threw in the towel and got rid of this thing. There was a long string of blog posts that people had been working on for years. I decided that the headache was not worth the cost. Sorry Linksys but big fail on this one.
I got the camcorder, charged it up and went home and shot some video of the dog. Very easy point and shoot use! The fact the menue is touch screen adds alittle to the coolness factor too! But as a new parent I didn't want ot break the bank, and am not that into editing my movies...i just wanted a camcorder I could capture moments of my little girl! Sony is as good as always!! I highly recomend!!Oh and if you are going to add a bag purchase...i picked one that is too big..no need to super size there..this thing is small enuff to fit in any of them!Also i know some people have said it doesn't use certain disks..but I have used the SONY and JVC brands...JVC wasn't a problem!
How many songs can this chip hold cause I have a 32 mb and it can only hold 9 songs so do you know how many I would be able to download?
good quality and product is exactly as described and very easy to set up and arrived quickly and properly packed
This lens came with my D40 in 2008 and served me well until this week when I destroyed it on a kayaking trip. Rather than replacing it I am buying the slightly newer version with Vibration Reduction (VR) but this is a great lens and if you don't expect to need VR enough to justify the cost differential (the VR version costs $200, or 50% more than this one) you should buy this lens.
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 used this adapter across one room to test it out and it worked brilliantly.Wireless adapters doesn't have a good range when using it under routers such as using it a floor under the router.I tried to use the wireless adapter downstairs with a laptop and to my surprise, it still worked great. The range was still shown as &quot;excellent&quot; in the connection window. Internet performance was good also.I never got disconnected with this wireless adapter once, even when i was walking around the house with my laptop.Highly recommended.And yes i also have a Linksys Wireless PC Card that works great also.
I've owned these speakers (as part of an Athena 5.1 speaker package) for over 3 years. I've been extremely pleased with the performance I've received. These speakers are attractive, and do a great job at both audio and home theater playback. For their price these speakers can't be touched. Of course, there are also plenty of professional reviews of these speakers online, all very glowing.
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.
This didn't work. The program I am using it for crashes when I select the COM port that this thing is emulating. It's better just to buy the PCI card with serial ports on it.
We have received this for a few weeks and are very happy with it so far. We used it in the den for computers, tablets, printer and other devices. It does the job and there is no complain!
The remote control is very handy when taking family photos and the photographer wants to be included. The only thing is that the remote fails to focus when you press the button. When you press the button it takes the picture, its not like the remote cord where you press it half way down to focus and then finish pressing it to take the picture. You're going to have to focus your camera first and then you can use the remote to take the picture. Other than that it is very handy, remember to put your camera in the mode to recieve the remote signal and remember to point it at the lens so the sensor can "see" it.
This harness worked well in a Ford Focus. Several wires weren't used, but I needed to move the unused ones to pin 17, but they wouldn't come out. I ended up rigging it to make it work with the steering wheel controls.
I purchased this card about two years ago on amazon and still use it to this day.Since then, I have used this card in almost every way, on my Nintendo DS Lite game slot with a game adaptor, on my dSLR camera coupled with a CF adaptor, as well as a thumb drive with an USB adaptor. It serves its purpose well and never fails me. Just recently, I went on an African Safari trip and took thousands of pictures on it with my camera.Good quality product from Sandisk, big thumb up!
They work good for what I needed. I do not blow my ear drums out on my car stereo. I listen at normal levels and they sound good
The 80 GB Classic is everything the ads say that it is. It is sleek, compact and amazingly simple to use. Amazon had the best price I found which adds to its beauty.
There is a bug in this router that does not allow you to override the DNS servers provided by your ISP. The function is there in set up; it just doesn't work. If you disable accepting the DNS from your ISP and enter your own primary backup DNS servers, it keeps the primary and secondary from your ISP and adds the primary you entered as a third, ignoring the secondary you entered. Tech support conceded that "this is the way the function works." 'Doesn't work' would be more accurate.If you like to use a DNS service like OpenDNS (something everyone should consider), skip this router.
I have been shooting flowers and small animals for many years. I have used non-Pentax but high quality macro lenses, and extension tubes with good results. Last year I bought this Pentax 100mm 2.8 Macro, the Pentax ring flash, and the new K-7 body. I started photography for fun in 1973 with a Konica; I then switched to a Minolta in College. I worked part-time as a photo stringer for the local paper and Associated Press. I then started using 4x5 cameras, 220 films, and infrared. My favorite cameras became a Pentax 220 film camera and a Pentax ME Super 35mm camera. Believe it or not the lenses were interchangeable (with the correct adapters), small, value priced, and spectacular quality. All of this older film equipment can now be purchased on the internet for great prices. I don't shoot much film any more but the old Pentax film lenses work on my current digital camera with great results.This Pentax 100mm Macro is light, very sharp, easy to use and almost perfect for the specific use for macro and portrait photography. In my family we have four photographers; this lens quickly became the favorite. I like it so much that it became the lens that I always leave on the K-7 body.The slow focus problem that has been mentioned I have not noticed because I never autofocus on portraits or macro photography. I almost always use a tripod and use manual focus. I also have a preference for prime lenses; they seem to have a richer feel. You will not regret this purchase; it has made my photo's better, especially the pictures of the bugs and flowers. I will admit that I am going to replace it this week with the WR (Water Resistant) version. I wish I would have bought the WR macro first.
Before you buy this writer you have to ask yourself what are you buying this for.If you need to burn a lot of cd's continously then you should better by a plextor writer but if like me you are only buying this writer for home use, to create your own music cd's or make backups then go ahead and buy it. It's cheap,fast, and you have the creative name on it.
In 1995 I convinced my boss (several jobs ago) to buy me one of these. When I changed jobs they told me I could keep it. I have taken it with me to each of my new jobs since and I still love it. Every few months I open it up and clean the sensors, rollers and ball and it is good as new. I even had a soda flood on my desk years ago and it got inside the case. When I opened it up I had no problem cleaning the entire thing. They never should have stopped making this.
Before buying this little gem, I looked at almost every digital on the market. This was the only one that accepts both types of flash memory (CompactFlash and SmartMedia), it's also one of the very few digital SLRs that don't cost a fortune. Camera is a cinch to operate, whether you're a pro or an amateur. Only real quibble I have is the oddball size of the lens (43mm) - try finding a 43mm step-up ring in your corner camera store! Autofocus is supurb, the resolution is incomparable, and coupled with a good photo-printer, this cannot be beat.
These are GREAT headphones.The sound is crisp and clean, with defined but not sibilant highs, clear vocal mids, and strong but not boomy bass.I compared these side by side with solo beats and the beats had dampened highs and muddy mids which ruined the music for me. The bass on the beats was stronger, but if the rest of the range is bad, then who cares?Highly recommend these if you want excellent sound for a cheap price.These won't win any beauty contests, but the money went into the speaker drivers, not the bling.
do not hesitate when you look at this prduct. i wanted one cause i just got a new hdtv i saw that my xbox 360 could be in 720 so i went to the store and saw the cheapest one for 14.99 for a 3 footer. i decided to look on amazon and magically found a 6 footer for the best price around. i bought two just in case i get a ps3. so i basically got 2 for the price of one.
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
Purchased unit to read compact flash. Upon failed operation, looked closer and saw broken pin in card area. Didn't note *any* resistance when the card was inserted, so it was either broken upon arrival or it bent when the card was slid in the slot with no resistance. In either case, the unit's far too fragile with compact flash cards and I had to make a return. Sad too, because it looked promising otherwise.
My husband and I chose this monitor and then received it as a shower gift and seemed to work okay at first but the longer we had it the worse the static was. We tried replacing the batteries and that didn't work. Our daughter is only 3 months and we had to go out and get a new monitor. One of them completely stopped working altogther and the other barely worked. I do not recommend this monitor!
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
OK.For the record, I am not a professional photographer; however, I have blatant OCD about photo quality. I can find even the most innocuous flaw in a digital photo. I currently own an HP 6MP digital camera which was sufficient for the task, but required significant lighting for a decent photo, even with blinds open. While I didn't require anything higher, I wanted it. I wanted to see what I was missing. I am quite skilled at photo editing though. If I'm given a photo that doesn't look that great, I can make it look better - bring out the "pop" as it were. With that in mind, I went searching for a DSLR as I've seen numerous comments that any sort of professional-quality photos are not to be found anywhere else. Budget was of course a consideration; so I locked in on two in particular: a Sony, and this one.NOTE: For quick and dirty bullets, skip to the end.First, this camera cannot operate without the included detachable lens. This caught me off guard; From the pictures I'd seen, there should be at least an intermediate lens, but maybe that's just the angle of the images. In either case I wasn't too pleased about it, but at least the detachable version was included. My understanding is that these lenses are quite expensive - depending on how much zoom and options they contain. Being on a budget like I am, I wasn't inclined to even spend this amount of money, but hey.I will admit that the number of options on this camera are staggering and quite intimidating. The photo options are not included in the LCD menu like my digital camera; things such as portrait, landscape, timer, etc. are all in a turn dial control rather than simple LCD menu options (which of course would make them easy to navigate without having to resort to the instruction booklet). Additionally, the flash control is, in my opinion, not well thought out. There's a button on the front of the chassis that should be a switch to control the flash method, but it doesn't seem to do anything (another issue...more on that later). Buyer beware, there are buttons all over this thing - a novice can easily be thrown. If you're the kind of person who has too much pride to read the instruction manual (either because you don't feel like you should have to read it, or you just are stubborn), get ready for a shock.The capture button is press sensitive. A halfway press does auto-focus; it seems to scan the capture area and attempt to pick up what you're trying to snap, and then focus to the optimal setting, then beep to let you know when it's ready for capture. Pressing all the way down actually does the snap. If the sensor detects a low light condition, it will pop up the flash module (part of the issue I mentioned above) in preparation to use it. You can force it back down, but the camera will put it back up again. In either case, the shutter speed is quite rapid - you can flash multiple shots in rapid succession, really capturing the essence of a moment quite well.The camera can save in different shades of JPG - quality levels which are controllable - or in the NEF RAW format, which can then be either opened with Nikon View software, or imported directly into Photoshop for more specific editing. The RAW format is for the purist who wants greater control over the final output - if you were doing human or animal photography, or deeper macro photography, you'd want to use the RAW format and make the edits to that version before compiling into a final format. Of course, if you're just a regular person who wants to take photos without thinking about it, JPG Normal should do you just fine.Keep in mind that this camera does not have its own memory. That means you'll need to get an SD card in order to store and transfer photos. I selected a 4GB SDHC (high capacity) card and it's suited me quite nicely. By default, the camera saves photos at a 3008x2000 resolution - expect between 1-2MB per photo depending on quality (JPG) or 4-5MB per photo (NEF RAW), so you would be fine with a 2MB SD card if you're a casual user, but the 4GB SDHC is only $20, so I would recommend just picking that up instead. Don't let them steer you to the high speed version; quite frankly, the SDHC is fast enough as long as you have a decent enough computer. The camera supports USB, either as a mass storage device or as a camera, and if you're using Vista, it requires no drivers and will allow you to do picture import automatically.If you're a stickler for just plugging your devices in, you'll want to note that the camera does not come with an AC Adapter. Instead, you get a battery charging dock, meaning you'll have to remove the battery whenever you want to charge it. For most this isn't an issue, but it can definitely be a negative. It also does not charge via USB, even though (rather insultingly) the camera will show you a battery indicator when it is connected.At this point you're probably on the edge of your seat wondering about the flash issue. Well, it seems like the camera isn't quite intuitive about when it does and doesn't need the flash module. On Auto mode, it should only show up when it absolutely needs it due to the lighting condition (unless I don't understand how cameras in general work). On mine, it'll pop up at the most odd of times. For example, I had to use it to take a picture of a windshield crack so I could get a quote. It's a bright, sunny day here in San Diego. From the outside of the car, it was fine, but when I did it from inside, the flash module popped up. On a bright, sunny day? I mean you can force it down and make it take the picture while it's down, but you have to hold it in place. Additionally, the flash button doesn't seem to allow me to select an option to disable the flash completely at my whim - the only time I would take photos is when the light is sufficient that flash isn't needed anyway. I tested that theory with my HD lamp and got results similar to an outside photo. It just seems as though the flash wasn't well thought out at all.I don't think I need to describe picture quality. A lot of customers have uploaded photos which quite frankly speak for themselves. I will say though, as before, that with the inordinate number of various options on this camera, it might seem as though you'll never get to that quality. I want to reassure you that you can. Out of the box, the camera takes quite stellar photos in optimal (daylight) conditions. Even indoors under certain "daylight bulbs", you can get some high quality photos. Some have made mention to "macro" mode - or extremely close-up photography - and you can do this as well. The one thing I can say to you is to not let the camera intimidate you.QUICK PROS:- Stellar image quality out of the box- Competitively priced compared to other cameras with the same quality- Textured, so it's not likely to slip out of your hand- Supports USB transfer of photos and/or SD direct- Works great even on the default "Auto" settings- Makes great use of existing surrounding light- Auto-focus is intuitiveQUICK CONS:- DSLRs in general, though quite great quality, are still expensive- Detachable lens is required in order to take photos even when zoom isn't required- So many options as to intimidate the novice user- photo capture options on turn dial rather than in menu with descriptions- Flash doesn't seem intuitive; activates in broad daylight sometimes- Compensation for motion doesn't seem to be very smart either- Would it REALLY have hurt Nikon to include a SDHC card?
Performance is outstanding as advertised and noted above; when the unit works. This comment is based on years of owning multiple BEL detectors. BEL dropped the ball on this one.I have been upgrading to top of the line BEL's for quite a few years with no problems whatsoever. Yesterday, my Pro RX65 malfunctioned for the third time in the 1 year warranty period. A 10-15 day turnaround for repair, for the third time is unacceptable.I would not recommend this unit based on poor reliability. This is the last BEL, I will ever buy.
I received the item on time and was what I expected. I needed an update cable with a USB connection. This unit worked well with the TI Voyage and my computer and met my expection.
After seeing some of the negative reviews, I had to comment. I have had my MFC-4800 at least 2 years and it has been superb. Print quality is far better than the HP Laserjet 1100 that it replaced. The scanner captures quality images to Paperport, and the fax works like an office fax - fast and reliable, printing very high-quality images. One of the main attractions is that with Brother, you only have to replace a $25 toner cartridge, not a $75-$90 hit like HP requires. I have never replaced the drum unit. The owners manual tells you that the control panel will let you know when this is necessary - presumable based on usage. I use a ream of paper a week, so this machine is getting high usage for a home printer. The only caveat is that it chokes on more than 30 or so sheets in the paper feeder, causing misfeeds. What do you expect for the price - perfection? An excellent machine overall, and an incredible value at the price.
Easy to install and use. Works very well. But the software has dificulty to recognize brazilian adresses layout, so, it has to be adjusted every time a card is scanned.
It was filled the purpose of my trip. the wheels made it a lot easier to handle all the equipment that we used it for on our trip
These speakers are very good for the price. I compared them with another brand I had, and was so impress. For this price, it is a must have.
I wanted to buy a unique gift for my family for Christmas, and after reading several reviews, I decided to get this picture frame. I admit that the resolution is not the best, but it was not to expensive so the price was worth it. It did not come with a remote, but do you really need one for the picture frame anyway! If you want to leave the display at a 4.3 ratio, you really do not have to edit the photos, but if you want to change the ratio to 16.9, you will have to edit the pictures. That is not a problem for me, but for others it could be an issue. I follwed the directions of decreasing the width to 77%, and than change the pixels to 480x342. The only thing that I was dissapointed that it does not play mp3s during the slideshow. That would have been a nice feature. If you have the money for a frame with higher resolution, buy it, but if you need to spend less than a $100, than this is a good deal!
I like these because they are shaped in such a way that I can tell which one should go into the left ear and right ear without looking at them. Good for putting them on at night in the dark.
Everything I expected. Bought a much more expensive cable from BB and returned it once this one arrived. Quality was the same, very good.
I got this for about 80 dollars and it worked well for a couple years but now it can't even read that there is a cartridge in it. I have used all Brother cartridges and I still have problems with it. I hate that it has 3 separate color cartridges. Ink is expensive. I was happy with it but now I just want to throw it out the window but I believe in recycling. I think I'll just stick to the Partner Stores at rieseninternationdotcom. They have over 700 Partner Stores such as Circuit City, Office Depot, Shop, etc and they give incentives if you go through them. They also carry exclusive products as well.
I exchanged the HPdv9040us 17" because it came with Vista Operating System. Upgaded to the HPdv9060us 17" HDDVD+TV Tuner, w/XP OS through Express Solutions_Amazon. This refurb rocks...had a problem detecting my wifi and Express Solutions Tech Support walked me through, Great Support! This unit basically has the same features as the HPdv9040, except it is upgaded with a TV Tuner, HDDVD Drive (also burns DVD-R/DVD+R) and has HiDef. This machine is bad-to-the-bone and you save big $$$ purchasing from Express Solutions_Amazon. This unit is also Vista compatible, should MS ever fix the bugs. Would recommend purchasing the Belkin 17-in Messenger Bag & the new Belkin Laptop Cooling Fan (model #F5L001). Belkin keeps your unit looking good and cool during operation.
After suffering through many substandard headphones I took the plunge and spent the money on these headphones. They are an above average pair of headphones with some unique characertistics.SOUND QUALITY: Excellent range of sound. They seem to play all the ranges of music. One good thing is that the bass does not dominate like in many headphones yet in these the bass is not missing.OVERALL DESIGN: Weird configurion on the headphones. THe left side cord is very short whereas the right cord has a lengthy cord from the headphone cord to your ear. This leaves another cord hanging which can get caught if you're working out or doing yard work. Also, the cord to these headphones is longer so there's usually excess cord to get caught as well.OTHER SOUND POINTS: These do a great job of blocking outside noises to allow you to enjoy your music. If your MP3/radio is off then you do get a stethoscope effect because when seated in your ear they block out outside noise.WEAR COMFORT: These fit decently in the ears. However, with moderate movement they work out of your ear. They are not the best headphones for working out or doing household projects.These are perfect if you're a music head who's just going to sit and listen to music. Also, they would be great for commuters on the bus or train. However, exercising or doing yard work is not the ideal place to use these.These are worth the hassle to some degree but I would definitely recommend trying to buy these on sale or recommend you buy these for sedentary music listening.
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 )
Can't beat the price ($15) and the international hack works great. I've set all my presets to 87.7 and it's crystal clear when not inside a metroplex. When in Dallas/Ft. Worth there is a little static from time to time, but still a huge improvement over searching for a open frequency.
Saved a lot with this package. I usually buy the power gauge separate and use everything else from this kit. Its very cheap and works good for anything below 600 watts.
POS Panasonic.Anything on this thing that could break, has,-display, power supply, DVD drawer motor, now the LED laser to read the discs has failed. I've been buying used systems from Ebay to keep this thing going. Luckily(maybe not so lucky?)I have the skills to repair it.I'd venture to guess that all Panasonic stuff in this price range is junk, it's made like crap on the inside.I paid $400 new for this thing from Best Buy (probably not a best buy either)which is a lot of money for me. An additional $200 would have bought an equivalent Sony at that time. Panasonic used to make decent stuff, not any more.Should have bought the Sony.Now that it is junk I could set it on fire in the fire ring in my yard to torch it, but it probably won't even do that well.Buy Sony and save yourself some grief.
My CanoScan 8400f failed about six weeks after the warranty expired.I contacted tech support and they were very polite and prompt, but we couldn't get it to work.I took it to an authorized repair facility, but Canon doesn't repair these low-end scanners. If it's under warranty, they replace it. If it's past warranty, you're stuck. They offered me a 10% discount on a new one, but that's more than the Amazon price with no discount.Thus, I am stuck with a big, shiny CanoScan doorstop. Bummer.
I ordered the brown 30gb zune while stationed in Iraq. It came through the military mail system without a hitch, I believe largly in part to the label on the shipping container that said "computer parts". Very thoughtfull of the seller, if it had said MP3 player I would have never recieved it lol.I loaded it up from my laptop with video clips, picture slide shows and thousands of songs, arranged playlist, the works. Used it everyday for hours, and even accidently closed it in an armored Hmmwv door resulting in a dent, not a crack. I destroyed the headphones it shipped with but no biggie.The battery life is very good, 8-10 hours maybe off and on, charge time from my laptop usb port was super fast. No problems with the software or any user interface complexities. Now I'm home and lost the usb cord to it but ordered a new one and a bunch of other accesories, I use my zune daily at work while running around the site.
I purchased this in black for my 1st gen. iphone three years ago and its been on my phone ever since. Today I also purchased a pink one because I'm very satisfied with this product.Pros:->The corners have extra protection and have kept my phone VERY safe from drops->Durable->Provides cord management->The no-slip silicone has retained its integrity and has prevented many close-call drops/slips->Aesthetically pleasing (to me)->The cord management feature adds a little girth to the back of the iphone making it more comfortable in my hand when I am on a call *It also provides added protection if dropped-> It still has a tight/like new fit on my phoneCons:->The cutout slots on the cord management feature stretch-out a little and do not hold the earpieces as well after about 40 uses-> Aesthetically the girth of the cord management feature may displease some-> The girth of the cord management can make for a tighter fit into small clutch purses and some pockets
I am very well pleased with my new power adapter for my Powerbook by Apple! Thank you. I value your business.
1st time i used them the plastic broke. Both sides of the headphones snapped at the same time. Sending them back. Unacceptable quality. Don't waste your time and money.
I bought and returned three other systems by Pioneer, Sony, and Aiwa before this one made me the happiest, and it was the least expensive !The CD player raises as the powered lid opens, making it easy and safe to set a CD on the spindle without risk of scratches. It has the normal RCA type in and out jacks for connecting tape decks, etc. You can access CD tracks directly by number on the remote. It will program up to 24 tracks, with random and repeat play too. It does sleep and alarm functions.Panasonic only rates this as 15 watts per channel, but it sounds equal to another system that claimed 25 per channel. Bass and treble each adjust + or - 5, and I get adequate bass with it set to zero !I only have three minor kicks. The volume indication goes from -84 db to 0db (loudest). Very unusual, but okay. The speaker wires are permanently attached at the speaker, but 6 ft. on each should be plenty. And the speakers appear to have the old tech paper cones. This type of system deserves at least basic poly cones.If you can accept that these tiny systems won't rattle your windows, this one is a good choice. Great sound for the size, high quality construction, and a full list of functions for less money than many systems that have fewer features.
I got this bino at an airport dutty-free as an emergency replacement of my 8x40 bino that was broken by the luggage service at another airport during a trip, my main usage is for birding and outdoor. It is a very good built binocular with a very good optical performance. It produces bright and contrasted colorfull images and 8x and up to the midle of the zoom range. At 16x it still good but not as in the first half zoom range. The optics show very small achromatic aberration and the images are sharp almost from edge to edge. The body has a rubber/plastic armor protecting it that provides a good grip. The controls (dioptry, focus and interpupillary distance) are very smooth, I only miss pop-up eyecups.
Great compliment to my 70-300 lens. Extra wide angle is nice. Can't say enough good things about the Image Stabilization on these lenses.
Purchased these (quantity of 4) for use in a SanDisk Sansa Clip+ 4GB MP3 player. Could not get them to accept drag-and-drop files. Tried all of the 2GB's and none of them worked. They did however store information - perfectly - when plugged into other devices. Tried 4GB cards in the Clip+ and they worked fine. Am using these 2GB cards in cell phones. They work fine. So...concluded that problem was not these 2GB's, but rather the MP3 player.
Not a lot can be said about a fan. Item arrived on time, and came as described. Perfect replacement for the what I had.
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've been using this mini-disc player for a few weeks now.Pros: The battery life is excellent, although burning music to the device zaps its battery life much faster. The cost for blank mini discs is very low. It is lightweight and easy to transport. When recording music on "mininum bit rate transfer" the quality is still excellent. I can typically transfer about 80 songs to one minidisc. You can add, delete, and rearrange music as much as you want on the minidisc, so you aren't stuck if you make a mistake.Cons: The Sonic Stage program it comes with converted all my music files from Windows Media Player/Real One, etc. without asking me first. The Sonic Stage program is tricky to learn how to use; the "help" section is very unhelpful. The actual player lists the name of the song as it begins, but the viewing area is so small that it's hard to read, and if you miss the initial display, you're out of luck!Despite the drawbacks, I am basically happy with this product.
Comparing prices, this is a best buy. Performs exactly as required. Shipped immediately and delivered very quickly.Up to usual quality expected from Sandisk and at a fair price.
Using it to connect a Force platform to an older computer without a serial port. Works great!
This Microsoft webcam is value priced, easy to set up and works great with Skype. What more can you ask for?
This screen is suitably large and light weight, yet provides a very professional backdrop for presentations. The price is more than fair.
I (like a lot of you I'm guessing) have searched and searched for the right portable music player. Well I found the Rio Carbon to be just the right one for me and my needs. I first bought/tried out a cheap RCA Lyra but it's functions and storage are severely limited, it was cheap ($39.00) but for even the most basic of my needs it just didn't to cut it. Next I tried the Creative Nomad Zen Extra, but found it's user interface very unintuitive and when I transferred VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 files to it it would play them back at half speed (I'm guessing), and I really didn't want to go through a long and complicated process to convert the VBR files to CBR (constant bit rate) that and the UI made me return this one also. Maybe I should back up here and lay out what features I really wanted from a portable player. The ability to work with multiple online music stores i.e. Musicmatch, Napster, Wal-Mart etc.. The ability to play long MP3 files (over 2 hours), the ability to turn the unit off and have it remember where I last left off in a long MP3 file and/or the ability to bookmark my position. The ability to fast forward a long MP3 file (skip through commercials), decent size storage capacity 2-5 GB, User friendly user interface, long battery life, excellent sound quality, all at a reasonable price of course. Well the Rio Carbon does all this, and more!What I needed some of the above features for is so that I can time shift/listen to my favorite radio show when I commute, and have the ability to just skip through the annoying commercials and station breaks. The Carbon lets me do just that, and if I want to take a break I can easily set a bookmark and come back to the same spot at which I last listened at any time I decide to do so.I first looked at the Apple iPod but there is no bookmark function while listening to MP3 (or AAC) files. You can set bookmarks while listening to Audible (.AA) files but that's it, and if you shut the player off it automatically starts at the beginning of the track you were last listening to, so if you're an hour and a half into something and turn it off be prepared to do some lenghty fast forward button holding! There is a "work-around" to this which involves converting your MP3 files to ACC and then changing the file extension to .MP4b, but whenever I did this it shrunk the time of what I converted from 2 hours and 45 minutes to like an hour and a half, and I would find big chunks missing.The Carbon works with both Mac and PC, it works with Audible.com files also and it has a built-in voice recorder (if that is a feature that interests you). It uses the (very fast) USB 2.0 standard. Comes with a simple software program (for Windows XP, I haven't tried it with a Mac yet) The headphones/earbuds it comes with do lack quit a bit but I knew that going in and already have my own aftermarket ' buds.All in all this player has a very complete feature set and the sound quality is right up there with any other player I have listened to. I give the Carbon two thumbs-up and recommend it highly.
Despite the description stating that this remote is used for Nikon DSLR cameras, this remote does NOT work with the Nikon D3100 camera model.
I bought this product less than a year ago. 2 days ago, I locked my laptop and tried to unlock it. But I couldn't. It was somehow messed up and the combination did not work. I HAD TO CUT IT!!! I don't know how it got messed up but I'm sure that it was not study enough to last long.
I immediately put this card to extreme use. I have it running with two SATA Western Digital 160GB Hard drives in Raid 0 configuration. The drives handle 600,000+ reads in three hours for a sophisticated database update cycle in Microsoft Access. I downloaded the drivers from SIIG's website and pointed windows new hardware wizard to the location of the extracted files, that was it. I prefer to configure my RAID hardware.The hardware raid takes about 20 seconds during boot, so it does not interfere to much.I give the controller 5 stars for easy installation and a well documented instruction manual/website. Manual is not bilingual!
This little tripod fits in my camera bag, due to it's ingenious folding-flat design. It is perfect for times when I didn't bring my whole photographic operation (like on trips), but would like to take flash-less pictures. This is a very handy little item, and well worth the price I paid for it.
The 17-55mm f/2.8 EF-S is one of the most surprising lenses I have. It has an edge-to-edge sharpness that compares nicely to my 70-200 2.8 L. If you want to know more about its image quality and Image Stabilization, just read the tons of reviews.The one problem with this lens is the pump design of the zoom elements. Dust collects quickly below the front element after repeated use, because of the vacuum the lens creates when pulling the zoom element back in. Keeping a UV filter on the lens seems to help, but you will need to clean it once in a while. Either send it back to Canon for a cleaning, or learn to clean it yourself. A quick google search finds picture guides on how to remove the front element and clean the surface that all the dust collects on. The process is very easy to do, quick, and safe, so long as you are careful.For those who aren't interested in self-cleaning, this lens does qualify for Canon Professional Services (CPS) despite being a non-L lens. I'm giving it 5 stars because of the overall excellent value.
I got this monitor as a gift in 2004 for my son and almost 2 years later it is still a champ. We have lived in 3 different places and we have never had a problem with static or interference. It is a great monitor for the price.
The Nikon 105mm f2.0D Lens that I purchased continues to produce stunning images with incredible high-quality bokeh. It is built like a tank and provides considerable control over subject sharpness. I highly recommend this lens for photographers, whose work is focused on creative portraiture.
I LOVE THIS LENS, EVERYTHING WORKS FINE. I AM USING IT IN NIKON D60, AND TAMRON 38/70 MM, AND SIGMA 70/300 FROMM PREVIUS F 60. THOU THEY HAVE TO FOCUS MANUALLY, BUT WORK FINE TOO. HAVE BEEN NIKON FAN FOR MANY MANY YEARS. (since 19550).
This is the best quality ink for the price and delivers all the colors I need it one easy-to-install package!
I had a universal remote for about 10 years before it finally gave out. This one has been a good replacement. It's easy to use, set up with my ancient tv worked well, and overall I'm very satisfied with this remote.
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 got this new (original) battery pack and it was well worth the investment. The old battery wasnt lasting more than 10 minutes, and the new one gives me more than 2 hours of usage.
I looked at Ipod's and decided to get the Zune. At Amazon's price of $89 how far could I go wrong? After using the device for a month now I am very happy with it. It just works and the sound quality is good too. It was easy to set up. Swallowed my whole cd collection no problem. I would buy it again!
Truly creates immersive 3-d environments out of natural materials. Allows for astounding detail and depth. A joy and healing for the eyes.
This was not my first experience with a digital camera. After receiving the Kodak 3700 I thought it was defective due to the difficulty in turning it on. The main objection was the poor results with the flash in not too bright areas. Unless very close the picture was very dark. Just about all pictures had to be adjusted through a photo editing program. The delay in the focus and shutter operation left much to be desired. The final reason for returning the camera was the incompatibility with the latest Mac technology just released.When all returns are cleared I am going to opt for a Canon 110 or A20 or Nikon coolpix. Family members and friends have these and are very satisfied.
This is the first time I have a home theater system. The sound quality is excellent (at least 10 times better than the sound of my Sony TV (SBR 32"). However, I could not find any wall mount to fit the sourround sound speakers.
This printer is a steady worker, as long as it has ink it has been ready to go. I dont really understand how other people have problems with it, once i plugged it into my mac it was totally fine, no need to install hardware or anything, it worked like a charm. It was confusing finding the righ tink, I use the 97 99 ones cause thats what seems to fit the best but i know nothing about that stuff. Basically, its a good realiable printer, nothing super fancy and as long as you plug in the usb and the power source and put in ink it should be working fine for you
I always trust Samsung and they impressed me more with this camera. probably the cheapest video camera availible, it is better than you would expect it to be. Although it isn't so good in night or dim light, not a lot of other cameras are anyways. It's perfect for anyone who simply wants a basic video camera.
Dear guys, I have a bunch of Canon L lenses and I say to you that none of them can match the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 USM IS in terms of image quality. This is simply the best lens ever for cropped sensor cameras PERIOD! I recommend...! By the way, I bought it from Adorama and got it the next day!!!! Amazing!!!! I love ADORAMA!
I purchased this router to replace a limited Belkin router. Unfortunately, I cannot offer a detailed review of the firmware that came on the router from Cisco. Shortly after hooking up the router I upgraded the firmware to DD-WRT which extended the routers functionality and capabilities. As with virtually all proprietary technology you only get what the manufacturers decide to include and that is why my title is "limited but capable". The Cisco firmware is adequate for the average user and performs well enough but only limited. So if your looking for a router that is fast, reliable, and wireless capable and one not fully loaded with features you may not need then this one is for you. On the other hand if your looking for a router that you can max out through flashing the firmware you can enjoy a good bit of capabilities and services that are typically part of a higher priced router. Either way I do not see an average user with the basic needs or an advanced user that utilises advanced features and services going wrong with this router. The router comes with an installation CD and an Ethernet cable to make the connection. Very basic and simple to set up and get running.
I should have known when the install disk would not execute on either the Vista or XP machines that this moght be a dud. The microphone on one of the cameras died after 3 uses. Unfortunately, an internet search on how to get rid of the screaching noise revealed that this is a common problem.The software interface for the camera makes it clear that this is not really a Microsoft product. They must have re-branded someone elses software (and maybe hardware).Don't buy this thinking you are getting a quality product from a major company. It's junk.
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.
I purchased a 'renewed' television from Philips Outlet. The purchase came with a 90 day warranty. Shortly after one month, the television began spontaneously turning off. I took the unit to an authorized repair shop as Philips directed. After 45 days and many phone calls, the repair shop returned the television and said it was fixed; however, when I brought the TV home, it was not fixed and I experienced the same problems. I contacted Philips and the repair shop immediately. Following another month of the repair shop waiting on Philips for direction (wondering if they should attempt a second repair or replace the unit) and many more phone calls, I was recently told by Philips that my warranty had expired and they would no longer fix the problem (even though the problem that occurred when it was under warranty was never fixed).When the TV works, it's nice. But I want to warn others about Philips customer service. I'll never buy from Philips again...
its very precise,clear, and helpful. working as pilot car service for overdimentional loads, this will be an invaluable tool.
I bought two Sony TRV 330s off of Amazon.com and neither of the cameras work and were posted as Good on the sight. Bottom line; trust no one.
The length is perfect and the price is reasonable. I been using it to connect my HD receiver to my HDTV and it's been working GREAT!!
I'm on my 3rd day with the Riot. It quit the second morning;locked up solid. The power switch wouldn't turn it off. Thishappened after trying to play different tracks. It only had5 albums on it! I left it to run down the battery, but thatdidn't help. Still locked solid.I was able to reset it with a paper clip in the reset hole onthe back. I then took Rio's advice to delete the bad tracks(why bad, I don't know -- they're fine on the PC). However,that is hard to do, since after the player flags a track asunplayable, it removes it from the playlist so you can't findout what it was. Plus, you have to navigate to other menusto do the deleting. I ended up wiping the unit, so I canstart over. But, I forgot the very special USB cable, so Icouldn't do it at work today.One more try at this, and then I'm going to give up. Rightnow I don't think this product was ready for release.I'll give some of my likes and dislikes, aside from thefact that it doesn't work! Also, this is based on verylittle actual time with the unit operating.Good points:* size isn't really an issue for me. It's big, but OK.* user interface seems OK, but I only had two hours!Down side:* the backlight can only be set to be fully off, or to beon for a period of time after you press any button. BUT,when I have it set, and I press a button, the whole displaybecomes unreadable to me while the light is on. Didn'ttry it in the dark. I think this is going to be useless,or worse.* they have lots of warnings about not sticking the powerplug in the headphone hole. They are about one/half inchapart, and similar. Is this bad design or what?I keep buying new products, and always say that you shouldwait until the bugs get worked out. That definitely seemsto be the case here.
These ink cartridges are perfect and our quality made. They are sold relatively cheap compared to other sites and if you have Amazon prime, it's the best way to go.
I bought this for my S51 camera thinking it would power the camera and also charge its battery (when the battery is normally inserted in the camera). It does not charge the battery of my S51. I need to contact Nikon to inquire about this, but if you want an AC adaptor that will also charge the battery, then do not buy this one.
I have found the HP printer to be excellent. It prints quite quickly. The copy function works well. I am very satisfied.
This memory allows for taking lots of pictures without erasing any and then those pictures can be easily posted in flickr.
I've used these Tripp Lite Snagless cables on many installations with great success. Certainly a much better approach than making them up yourself.
very goodexecelente the product, purchasing and shipping geestion.I congratulate
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.
I was looking at the Canon Pixma Pro 9500 for around 4 months before I bought it.I'm glad I didn't go with any other brand.After having printed many photos over the years I feel the canon line has the best of most worlds.Quality of the prints I do is unbelievable when compared to printing to my other printer (HP).The tones are closer to real life tones with the Canon and it is a fraction of the cost when compared to my other machine. I printed off pictures from my sisters wedding and had her compare them to the professionals work. She ended up buying me ink and paper to print her photos off instead of going to the professional.As long as the quality of the machine matches its print quality, I can't see myself buying any other brand of printer for a long time.
We bought this TV via Amazon in 2004 and have been very pleased overall. At the time it was one of the cheapest 42" plasmas available at around $2800, and now it can be had new for closer to $1500 thanks to the rapid developments in plasmas. If, like us, you don't have HDTV service or immediate plans to upgrade, it's a good choice. DVDs look excellent and standard channels (we use DirecTV and Tivo) look as good as they possibly could.Keep in mind, though, that this isn't a top of the line and will have some trade-offs. Most notably, the resolution is not true HD even though the TV can accept all HDTV formats and will display them at its own maximum resolution. Also, there are no built in speakers or HDTV tuner, but this isn't an issue when most people will use the unit with a surround system and cable box/satellite receiver. We route all our video sources (DirecTV, DVD, VCR, video game) through a $300 Sony surround system that routes the video into a single cable to the TV and the audio to 6 satellite speakers. If you have HDTV service the set does support the DVI connector but not HDMI, so you may need an adapter.She set emits an audible buzz that's loudest when the unit first turns on, but never goes away fully. It does not have a noisy internal cooling fan, though, as some early plasmas did. The set also radiates a lot of heat and draws a large amount of power -- more than 350 watts according to the specifications.Many people mistakenly fault plasmas like this one for premature burn-in when what they're noticing is only temporary. If you see the shadow of a previous image on the TV you need only watch something else for a few minutes and it's gone.Picture quality will be astounding for those upgrading from a standard CRT TV like us, but it's not perfect. Darks lack clarity and night scenes are often hard to make out. Bright scenes look excellent. We watch standard TV in the "Panorama" mode, which gradually stretches the square image to fit the rectangular screen. We prefer this to watching with gray (not black) bars on the sides of the image, but that mode is available too. DVDs will display in full 16x9 widescreen mode and look beautiful.
I needed a bag that wasn't so formal. I tend to carry a lot of stuff to work like iPad, water bottle, lunch, cellphone........and the bag swallows it with ease. There is a place for everything! Looks rugged, strap adjusts easily, and just plain works!!! Great bag!!
I bought this for my girlfriend because on a recent road trip, her ipod could only be played via her iTrip. The iTrip took battery power and gave you only one choice of a radio broadcast station. The iTrip Auto not only gives you a broadcast choice, it seems to broadcast better, thus much clearer music. Using the dock connector instead of the headphone jack also allows you to control the volume of the music solely from the radio controls in the car. On top of it all, it charges her ipod while she drives. She loves it and I would highly recommend it.
Very nifty little item. Keeps connections dry and clean when units are not on the boat. Some have said it doesn't fit very well on theirs but mine fit snug and I have no problems driving down the road with them on.
There are a few features that set this mouse apart. First, it's both wireless and optical. This means you get smooth scrolling and no wires, which is a big plus. Also, the wireless hub allows you to resynch the mouse if it ever gets disconnected! Second, the scroll wheel is of unusually high quality. It's not like the cheap logitec mice that scroll in big chunks, it's 100% smooooth. Third, the mouse is well designed and ergonomic. It looks nice, and fits well in your hand.
I installed this product and it worked but its range was not good. I used my laptop in the same area and i had all bars. The computer using this had 2 or 3 bars. (It changed constantly). I wouldn't recommend this if you are more than a room per floor away from your router, if you are more than a room away get another wireless adapter and save yourself the money.
The Lexar memory sticks work just as well as Sony's, but at a much lower price. The only bad thing is that they don't currently come in anything larger than 128MB. Other than that these are a great deal.
I bought this to replace a failed PSU in an older computer. Needless to say, this provides enough power and has been running like a champ since I put it in.A few things that I liked about this PSU:1. Modular cables2. Enough power on the 12V rail to power most video cards3. 2x PCIe power (including 1 6-pin and 1 8-pin)Overall, I am happy with the power supply so far. Antec has a good reputation and I don't anticipate any issues down the road.
I had this product two days before I packed it back up and returned it.It did a reasonable job of scanning a contract and bank statements through the ADF, but I ran into trouble when I tried to use the FAX and PRINT buttons on the front panel. It could only pass a blank page to the Windows Fax software, even though I watched it scan all my pages. Visioneer tech support suggested installing the latest driver, but after that did not work, they essentially told me that was it, no other options. They tried to blame the problem on Windows, but the fact that I could only configure the PRINT button to print to my Canon inkjet, and not to my Samsung laser, led me to believe their software is crummy and unsupported. (I could configure it, but after scanning, nothing was sent to the print queue). I'm using pre-installed XP Home, fully upgraded and patched, and tested with the latest drivers from the Visioneer site.I also tried to scan a 10-page document I had just printed on 24-lb, 84-bright laser paper. I guess that type of paper was too slick for the ADF, because in a dozen attempts, it would skew and jam on one of the pages. I could never get it to scan the whole stack without error. The feed roller only has one rubber tire in the middle, so I can see how things could go astray. Odd, because the bank statements and other documents were all wrinkled and full of staple holes.Scan speed was slow (about 3 pages per minute) but if you are using the ADF it won't matter (unless you have to sit and watch it jam). It occasionally seemed to slow down because of activity on my PC, and some of the scans had some stretched text. I did not test whether the output could be OCR'd.Do not expect Visioneer tech support (not a toll free call) to be helpful. The first support rep I spoke to seemed to only know one thing - install new drivers - and barely seemed interested in my description of the problems.I needed a scanner with ADF for my business - as a mortgage broker I handle a lot of client documents and a flatbed is painful. After this experience I decided to look for a more robust product - not necessarily all the bells and whistles, but if it comes with any they should darn well work! I haven't got the time to mess around.Not worth the time spent, in my opinion. Definitely do not order from anyone who does not have a decent return policy!
I am very satisfied with how well this swingout arm wall mount works. It is very heavy duty and handles my 32 inch Hyundai Q320 lcd TV with no problem. It was very easy to install and the mounting screws provide with the mount worked great for me. The mount when folded back against the wall, only extends out about 4 inches and the articulating arm allows you to position the display at various angles for viewing. The Premier AM2 is a quality mount at a very good price and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for this type of mount.
My department uses these mice exclusively. I ordered this one to replace another (after 6+ years of use). Very reliable, comfortable mouse.
This is my second router, bought same one several years ago. Even though I paid more for older one it is still going strong.I had little problems setting up this router. I followed directions and found that it takes time and an occasional reboot for everything to work. This should be emphasized when setting up the router and establishing secure wireless network. I am not a rocket scientist.
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.
This IS A GREAT buy but the base in it can't really handle very much but great for how much they cost! sound quality besides the base is amazing!
I love my iPod dearly, but the sound quality has always been a bit below my expectations. I decided to look for a new pair of headphones to see if that would improve the sound quality. After doing some research, I originally wanted Shure's E3 headphones, but when I realized I would have to hit the lottery to buy them, that dream was over. After some more research, I was drawn to the Sony MDR-EX71SL earphones. I just got these headphones from Amazon last night and I am thoroughly impressed. I was skeptical at first, as these headphones don't look super fancy, but they have already transformed my listening experience with my iPod.At first I didn't notice a huge difference in sound quality, but I realized that was because they weren't inserted properly. Once I achieved a proper fit, the music on my iPod sounded much better. These headphones dramatically improve bass, treble and the overall quality of the sound for most music. For the first time, the music on my iPod sounds like music produced from a good quality portable CD player. The downside to this is that if your MP3 files are poor quality ones, you will notice the flaws in the music much more clearly as well. However, if you have quality MP3s burned from high quality original CDs, you will be stunned by the difference in the sound quality.Sony includes a neat case to cary all of the extra components of the headphones around. These headphones come with a lot of accessories, including an extension cord, a cord holder, and small, medium, and large earphone covers for a customized fit.Are these headphones perfect? Almost, but there are a few minor flaws. First of all, the cord is shorter on one side than the other. Sony intends for these earphones to be worn behind your neck, which alleviates the problem, but it takes some getting used to. They are certainly usable when worn around the front, but it looks a bit strange.Speaking of looks, I also don't understand why Sony doesn't offer these headphones in white. I believe that they make a Japanese model of the same headphones in white. Why not give consumers a choice of white or black? Performance is far more important to me than aesthetics, but I would have preferred white headphones to match my iPod.Finally, the headphone cord may be a bit short for some people, but that problem is eliminated when used with a remote with an extension cord. Sony also throws in an extension cord for those who want to increase the size of the cord. I haven't used it yet, but I see that a lot of other reviewers have complained that the extension cord is too long. Still, it's a nice thing to have, just in case you need it.Honestly, though, the flaws are just nitpicks for me, and overall I am thrilled with these earphones. Amazon's got them for a great price right now, and I fully recommend them to everyone. They will change your listening experience for the better.
We ordered this cartridge a few months before needing it. Once we did we found out that the toner would not function properly. Due to the length of time it took for us to use it we could not return it through Amazon which was reasonable. I contacted Great Toners and received an RMA number and shipping address for returning the item. One month after sending the item via USPS we received it back saying the address was not correct and that the forwarding address had expired. At this point it is not pursuing any further as we are now out the price of the toner and shipping.
These things work fantastic and are very comfortable. If they were a little cheaper I'd already have bought another set. The only drawback is then when you try and put 2 headsets on the charging station (I bought an add on headset), they occasionally don't make good contact with the metal tabs to charge. Not a big deal unless you really use them every day, because the charge lasts a long time and you can always get at least one of them to sit firmly on the charger, but the other may not make good contact.
it doesn't work as good as it should. it looses connection even if it's only a few inches from the port. extremely disappointing. the additional buttons and options on the keyboard are nice though.
Unless you're doing a long cable run or afraid trendy people will check to see what kind of cable you use then this hdmi cable will treat you just fine. Great price... although the shipping is as much as the cable which can't possibly be true.
My husband loves his new watch! The price was much lower than retail, fast delivery, would buy from this seller again.
We started using this monitor 2 months ago and so far the quality of the reception has exeeded my expectations. My only gripe with this product is that the light bulb has already burned out after just two months of use. It was the perfect light level to change a diaper by in the middle of the night. I will really miss the light. Other than that...great product.
I haven't use yet, but I believe it's gonna be a awesome product, the reason I give 4 stars is because it look much more smaller when I compare online.
Been using the SC101 off and on since May of 2008 and all I can say is - NOT WORTH IT! I saw the negative reviews but bought anyway since it was reasonably priced. Even with a Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm drive with 16mb cache it is still very slow. However, thats not the real issue here. Serious and frustrating problem is it will routinely disappear from the network without rhyme or reason. Has dropped out of sight even after just using it and going back to save a document. The only thing that will bring it back is always a reboot of the router, and sometimes a reboot of the PC also needed. Its always the router first, that usually does it. If not the PC needs to be rebooted also and it will appear again.I downloaded twice the latest firmware as the web site recommended but to no avail. NetGear has no solution. Shame on NetGear for releasing this device.
Worked has promised in my Treo 750. Price was great and was received fast.
I got this unit at Sears while shopping for a Garmin. This (seemed) to be an entry level unit compared to the more expensive garmin and magellan choices. One of the salespeople urged me to try it because it was a great value and he had used it before. I expected the unit to be a flop because ive never heard of dual....on the contrary....two 300 mile trips later and i was really impressed. Some of the things i think are great: It redirects you if you change course, the led turn signals on the side blink one color as you get close to the turn, then another color when its time to turn, night mode highlights the route and darkens the background so its easier to see and doesnt shower the interior with bright white light at night so passengers can sleep without being distracted. Nice Voice. Im glad the salesperson was honest, i really like the dual.
The red and black wire that are advertised as 8gage are not really 8 gage.Do not use this with a 1000 watt amp unless you want your car to catch fire.
These are absolutely fantastic. The only problem as mention by other reviewer is when the volume is turned way down almost to zero it goes to mono. I just turn the main source (e.g. TV, Stereo) way down so I can turn these up a little more. Takes care of that problem. I didn't need a dual device but went through two Radio Shack ones already which each lasted less than 2 months before they started shorting out every time I move and sometime even when I didn't. So I took a chance on these. I have had them for two months now and they have taken more abuse than the Radio Shack ones. They are still working 100%. I highly recommend these!
I bought this case for my husband as a gift to fit his printer, scanner, and other paperwork. It is very spacious and sturdy with plenty of room for everything. Rolls very smoothly and pull up handle goes up and down easily. Locks were also easy to set.
I am no computer genius, but I don't usually read set-up instructions. So, here's what I did to set up my printer with this server.I have a netgear router that I use for my broadband network. Once I plugged all the appropriate cables, I simply logged on to [...] Remember your username and password. Then, I just clicked on "Connected Devices." This shows all the devices that are connected to your router with MAC addresses. Find the printer server and write down the IP address the router assigned.Now, go over to "Printers and Faxes" in Control Panel and click "Add a printer." Select "Local printer attached to this computer" and unselect "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer" in "Local or Network Printer."Click Next.Then, select "Create a new port" and select "Standard TCP/IP Port." Click Next.Enter the IP address you previously obtained from the router. Make sure your printer is on.This is what I did, and it worked for me. Surprisingly, I learned that multifunction printers are not supported after I bought this server. I was worried that it wasn't going to work with my Canon MF3220, a multifunction printer. The printer is not the most expensive one, but the server worked with it. I guess it is just that you have to be careful with which drivers to use. I noticed that there were several different drivers for MF 3220 for fax and scanning drivers. I just used the default print driver, and the server worked liked a charm.
Length:: 4:28 MinsI've had this usb pc mic now for almost 2 years, I just really only find time to write a review on it. I thought good product deserves an honest good review.This is great, I used it for vocal recording just using my pc bcoz I have not bought yet a studio recording mixer and a studio mic, but guess what if you're just starting, this usb mic for pc is really excellent.I am including here a vocal music recording I've made using this logitech usb mic.I love to sing and I like what this mic does. My friends thought I was recording in a Studio, but I was just at the house with the mic.
I looked for two months comparing many cameras and this rose above all the others in it's market. This is very user friendly and worth every penny. I bought this for my wife on Mothers day and she loves it. Thank you for reading and please help others by keeping all of our write ups short sweet and to the point, most importanly is honesty. Thank you
I bought this product after months of careful consideration. I spent $149 (plus $25 for the USB cord that doesn't com in the box.), and got a piece of junk! The scanner went out after less then a year of very light use. I spent all day on the phone with "tech support" and they finally determined that they needed to send a replacement. Guess what!? They did send a replacement. A REFURBISHED replacement for my NEW product, and it was like pulling teeth to get them to do that! Well surprise, surprise less then a year later the refurbished is now not working either. Every time you print a page it holds on to it and the cartridge cradle bangs back and forth, and shoots error messages out! Therefore I can't align new cartridges because you have to print a page to do that, and after you clear up all the error messages it cancels the alignment. So I get a lot of ruckus for printing a page and it's not aligned so the printing job sucks. I'm sorry to say this piece of junk is not cutting it, and I don't know what to buy next... You'd think 2 months of careful consideration, reading reviews, and talking to actual users would help you make a decision, but this is what I got for doing that. STAY AWAY from HP. Their customer service is NOT!
Needed a calculator for just 1 quarter. The Professor suggested this particular model. So, I think I saved about 9 dollars.Been a month. No problems. Works like any other BA II Plus. Shipping was perfect. Got here on time.
Koss Portal Pro offers excellent sound quality. They are comfortable and can be worn a long time. I like the retro style looks from the Eighties. Bottom line is that they are the best value for the money. I am ordering another pair just in case something happens so I will always have a back up set.
GOOD PERFORMANCE,EXCELLENT PICTURE AND SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT COMPANION.
I bought this camera because it was the smallest cam for the price on the market. It was worth every penny! The LCD is amazing. I bought some Palm Univseral Screen protectors just to make sure I keep it nice and clean because its going to be spending a lot of time in my pocket. The menus are perfect, everything made perfect sense. The button layout is perfect as well. Pictures come out really good, I did have to adjust some settings to get the best quality. I wouldnt say that these are the best pictures ive ever seen, but they get the job done. The video mode on this camera is also pretty nice. I almost find myself taking more videos than pictures. This camera is packed full of features, you can even use it as a document/data viewer. I bought a high speed 2gb Sd card and threw it in without an problems. Basically, if you want an ultra slim stylish camera, this is the one to get!
Have three of them in different sizes in different rooms. Energy savings are enormous. AND it's made from recycled materials and uses no sulfer nor lead in the processing. AND makes sure minimal water is used and returned CLEAN back to the environment. Oh, and made in a solar-powered factory. Greenest TV you can buy and has fantastic picture.
This thing died on me after about 3 weeks and the hardest hardware installation i've ever had to do. I thought i was getting a deal when i bought it, but was i ever wrong. what a piece of junk! buy nvidia.
There were no reviews on this product, so i was skeptical, however i was plesantly supprised, and i am pleased with this PSU. It is quiet (very), then there is the "Blue Glow", the TWV display, it's a quality product both in fit and form. There are more that enough extra wires. I have a Dell E510, it fit like a glove, now i'm looking for a case to replace Dell's, so i can get a better view of that "Blue Glow".
learned my lesson...never buy a... product...got the apex ad 800 last december, it broke down for no apparent reason two weeks ago under normal use...first started noticing red led lines across the screen, but the player was still working manually...next thing i know, it went completely out, like somebody literally pulled the plug...emailed apex about the problem, wants me to ship it for repairs......
The television works very well and has a crystal clear picture. I highly recommend this model.
Had a situation where my tv is outside by my bbq (as it should be)my satalite reciever was inside a bedroom about 30' away. That doesn't sound like much but there are 2 walls (2x6 consrtuction)and a brick fireplace between the units. All the other units I tried (radio shack,etc.), I had to place outside the bedroom wall(about 6' between units) and walk over with the remote and stand 3 feet from transmitter to get to work. Skeptical,I first plugged the x-10 in at the tv by my bbq, not expecting it to work as the others and, wah-la, first click of the remote and it changed channels! Don't waste your money like I did, just buy the x-10 first.
This teleconverter delivers exactly what it promises, for a reasonable price. The 1.5x conversion gives you a focal equivalent of over 600mm, and with the camera's built-in image stabilization you can shoot at full zoom without a tripod. Try doing that with a conventional lens...The only reason this product didn't get 5 stars from me is that you need to use it at almost full zoom exclusively. If you don't fully zoom, you get a barrel effect from the inside of the converter. Having said that, I wish I had bought this converter back when I bought my S2 instead of letting two years slip by. It's a worthwhile addition that lets you stretch the capabilities of a great super zoom camera a little farther, and deserves a place in your camera bag.
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.
I have been through 4 keyboards for my custom built Windows PC. A Gateway, Logitech Classic Keyboard 200, Logitech Keyboard K120, and my best Christmas present ever, the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. I'm using it now, and it's the best ever. Ultra-thin, awesome aluminum, thin keys, ergonomic heaven. This keyboard will help me get more homework done faster, and play online more. Thank you Apple, for descending from the heavens, and forming in 1976. Nothing could put a dent in my 5 star rating!!! I am even putting a link here!!! This is something anyone should have, even used its a charm!!!Apple Pro - Keyboard - USB - 108 keys
I have been shopping for a plasma for sometime, comparing them visually side by side with all the other well-known brands at all the discount clubs and outlets and the better electronics stores, and I was totally convinced of the quality and features of the Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" Plasma HDTV.Finally, I got one and I mounted it on the wall (I thought that's what it is for anyway) and inspired 3 of my friends & relatives to buy the same!
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.
I purchased this camcorder Oct. 1999. The picture quality is crystal clear in good lighting conditions, grainy in low light conditions. I also purchased a ... hardware/software package from Pinnacle Systems ... that allows me to edit video and audio captured on the camcorder on my PC. This is a very innexpensive way to produce high quality home movies. The best feature of the camcorder is its size-you take it everywhere.
I bought this protector and it died in less than 6 months. Save your money.
I used this to replace two power strips for my audio-visual system. The 90 oriented outlets running down the sides are perfect for &#34;wall wart&#34; style power supplies. The side outlets are spaced far enough apart to prevent over-sized power supplies from covering adjacent outlets.
I have had a completely disappointing experience with this machine and with the company that produces it. It is not compatible with my Sampo or Samsung DVD players. I believe this machine will become the equivalent of the notorious Beatmax. Luckily, I can afford to throw away...but how many people can?
I've had this keyboard/mouse combination for a little over a year now and in that time I've come to decide to not buy a Logitech keyboard or mouse ever again. It's not so much the workmanship of the parts as it is all about the battery usage by the mouse. The keyboard lasted exactly one year with the original batteries it shipped with but the mouse has gone through nearly $50 in batteries in the same time. I've owned other wireless mice that easily have five or six times the battery life I've gotten on the one in this set.The keyboard part of the combo is about the only good thing for this set. There is a nice tactile feedback when typing and the added application control keys along the top and left side come in very handy but that's about the only good thing for this combo package.In the past I've tended to buy Microsoft keyboard and mice as they always seem to work well and after my brief foray into using Logitech hardware I'm going back to Microsoft. I'll probably still buy speakers from Logitech as they've always performed excellently for me but I have to admit this bad experience has made me skittish as far as trusting the brand again.
I purchased this cable for a Bowers & Wilkins Zeppellin Air that I got at Best Buy. The Magnolia Manager raved about the speaker. They even had a special display. Anyway, the manager set me up with a standard Digital Audio Cable that did not work for the unit. I did some research and found out I needed this type of cable. I went back to the Best Buy, where the Magnolia clerk told me I had the right cable. Only after I insisted that he look at the back of the Zeppellin Air on display did he believe me, saying "Wow, I've never seen a cable like that." He got the manager, who told me they didn't carry that cable and that it would be $70 and had to be special ordered. At the suggestion of a manager at another (non-Magnolia) Best Buy store in the area, I found this cable here. It arrived sooner than advertised and worked perfectly. For $7.19, it's every bit as good as the one Best Buy would have me wait for at just over 1/10th the price. Why Best Buy would not sell a cable necessary to use an item they so aggressively promote is beyond me. Next time, I will buy the speaker from Amazon, too.
The reason I purchased this camera has to do with the delay in how long it takes to actually take a picture after pushing the shutter button.Every other camera I had tried in this price range was unnaceptable. The coolpix series have a reasonable level of performance in shutter delay.Now that I have the camera, and have used it, I am impressed with how easy it is to use, and it's performance.However, this camera will kill batteries if you use the flash, but it takes good pictures with the flash turned off, and the batteries last a lot longer that way. No glare or uneven lighting too!I've been using alkaline batteries, so I don't know about the recommended Ni/Mh type, but if you use alkalines I recommend that when the batteries stop working in the camera, to save the batteries for use in a mini-mag flashlight(or other device) as they are not really run down all the way and judging by how much light I get from my mini-mag, they're only 50% When the camera decides to stop working.
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.
I recently bought an external HD, and needed a case for it. This one was recommended based on my EHD's dimensions. It shipped through Amazon, and arrived neatly boxed.The case itself is a slightly darker blue than in the picture. It is firm all around, and close to hard at the upper and lower borders. The textured cloth and the rubber-like material in the middle cheapens the overall look of the case. The inside is like that of "I. Peters'" pictures, with the mesh pocket able to comfortably hols a USB cord and small attachment, without cramping the drive.Craftsmanship is as expected for the VERY low-end price. It is well constructed, but stitching is definitely inferior - think Guess vs Gucci wallet as an example.Looks sturdy, but will not be testing for water resistance, LOL.Overall, excellent purchase for the price, especially if you don't need something "branded".Just purchased another one of their products today!
so far works very well, charging my Garmin with it. I think I'm getting 4-5 charges out of it.
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.
This iTrip transmitter/charger works well and costs less than others I had considered. Thumbs up!
I had a 5-CD changer many years ago, but sadly it didn't want to play any more. I looked at several different stores in the Minneapolis area and could not find the same type of player. I tried Amazon.com just to look and see if they may have it, and sure enough--there it was and at a fantastic price. Super quick delivery too. I'm very happy with my new player.
This Side Imaging sonar is everything it claims to be. It is great. I put it on a Ram Mount so that I could see it both from the drivers seat or front of the boat while bass fishing. If you need help finding good fishing structure, this is the only tool you need. If you know some structure exists, but can't find it with a downlooking sonar, this unit will find your structure. I love it. Great Price, Shipped Fast, Works Perfect. Look up once in a while to see where everyone else is at on the lake, you can get mesmerized with it.
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.
This bag is very well designed. You can slip your dslr right in the top with the lens pointing down or if you have a large flash and you are using a smaller lens, then you can put it in with the flash going down. So all you have to do is unzip a little and pull out the camera and it's ready to go. There are also many extra pockets that are easy to get to. I carry everything that I own for my camera and a few diapers, wipes, change of baby clothes and more. It's even comfortable. What more can I say, I love this bag.
A very nice product. I have used these for several years for permanent storage of my photographs.
I ordered this Surge protector as we had one at the Historical Society and the person who purchased the first one had done the research and found this to be the best. He was correct and so we now have 3, one for each of our computers as they are at various areas of th Museum.
In an almost identical manner to another reviewer, 6 months after purchase the color went out on all inputs except the hdtv. Customer service (people in India pretending to be in the US by giving you an American name) were totally clueless. After several calls, they refer me to a local authorized repair center. Since it was out of warranty for labor, that meant $200 for me. The part, cost $700 but was covered under warranty. $65 so that I didn't have to haul the set to the repar place. It has taken 3 service visits and 1 month and the set isn't fixed yet. Adecent (not great) set when its working, but this experience will keep me from buying another Philips / Magnavox product again.
There should be a -5 star option... I would have chosen it.Connections via wi-fi drops all the time. I have a WGT624 and a WGT634. Both get stuck on the wi-fi all day. I need to unplug it from the wall to return it to a working condition. I have tried all availables upgrades and made a lot of "Downgrade" to try it out and after reading a lot of reviews and forums I have found out that NETGEAR does not work at all. Please do a favor to you. DO NOT BUY NETGEAR. I am trowing away my WGT 624, 634 and MP101 and will only buy d-link or linksys in the future. Stupid option I made choosing Netgear... Nao recomendo nada da Netgear. Eu comprei diversos equipamentos deles e NENHUM funcionou direito. Recomendo que comprem Linksys ou D-link se nao quiserem ter a dor de cabeca que eu tive.
Works well with Skype for both sound and picture. Make sure the camera is OFF when you activate Skype or AIM and let Skype or AIM turn on the camera. I am very pleased with its performance and the price was excellent.
I purchased this as a gift for someone after a lot of research. There really is no product in it's class except for a couple from coby, westinghouse, and polaroid. The polaroid and westinghouse do not have MP3 capability, but do have mosaic feature (3 picutes displayed and rotated simultaneuosly). As for the GPX and Coby, both have stereo speakers, and capabilities to play MP3's. This GPX can not do Compact Flash, but can read SD,MM,XD, and Memory stick. Howevert his has 3 frames, red, black, and silver frames, which are about 10-15 dollars extra features if bought separately. The photos are as clear as they can be with 480 x 234 resolution standard. I was happy to present this as a gift, and the person is not dissapointed, and I am actually a bit jelous, and may get one for myself soon. Check this out, a good frame.
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.
I really like this cable. It makes connecting to my computer a piece of cake. What a great idea! And the price was terrific!
Purchased the AD-2600 about a month ago and have had numerous problems with it. The most recent is that it will stop responding to the on/off button. The light goes from red to green but no display or any operation whatsoever. I end up unplugging it from the wall for a few hours and when I try again it will work fine...at least until this problem arises again. I've registered this unit at www.apexdigialinc.com and listed the problem. They claim to respond in a 24 hour period yet it's been 2 weeks without a reply. I've sent 10 e-mails to their customer service department requesting an RA with no response. I've called the service number and if it's not busy, it rings forever then eventually dumps you. Once I actually got to an answering machine and left a message. Still no response. I will never purchase anything from this company ever again and have logged my complaint with the BBB.
Had a mechanic install it, couldnt get it to work, and no tech support. Look in the paper, pay $129 installed.
It's a bulky adapter but it does the job (Hopefully for longer than the original).
I like it. Sometimes it picks up spots around new york city where all i hear is static, but sounds great directly in the city and further outside. Easy enough to use and you dont need to put any software on your ipod like the old ones
I can't imagine how anyone would opt for the more expensive package with less product than this package.My mother never raised a spender. . .
For not much over a hundred bucks I can print, fax, and scan, as well as make copies. Moreover, it's easy to set up, and the instructions are clear and simple enough for any dummy.
I was hopeful the Targus Hub would be able to handle a keyboard, wireless mouse and speakers, but the hub is not capable of keeping up with signals. The mouse slowed and was clunky at best. If you need any speed and reliability with several devices this is NOT the product to purchase.
Have used on my tv, laptops, and lcd monitors cleans them all very well. Get a nice ammount of cleaner for the money most of the others come with a tiny 2-3 oz. bottle you get 6.75 with this.
I purchased this router because I wanted to be able to use the excellent, third party Tomato router firmware available for free as a download (just Google it). This router is flexible, and using Tomato, becomes much more than a simple Router/AP.Using Tomato, you can increase the transmission power of the device to send the signal to those hard to reach area of your house. This is also really handy in a wireless saturated area where you need some power to deal with competing signals. I own three of these, and use two at home, and one at work. They are all flawless, fast, and the best bargain for a G band router.
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!
the sansa c250 is very reliable,you can add more memory to it,custom eq,and a list of other great features.the sansa c250 is a sansational product.
Plays all divx avi's i get off the internet with no problems. KvCDs are also np. Everything ive tried to run on there has work great. One thing that i may be defective is the rewind.It works, but &lt;&lt;x2 speed is like x16 speed. Its so super fast its hard to clock. You could never use &lt;&lt;x16 speed because by the time you got to x16 times rewind, you'd be back at the beginning of the movie. Just a heads up.Great item for the price i paid(~$45.00 w/ shipping).
I bought this for my mother who is quite hard of hearing, and couldn't hear the phone ring. Boy, she can hear it now!
I had been shopping for a powered subwoofer to beef up my yamaha suround sound. I came across this yst-315 and after reading a few reviews I bought it. Nothing could have prepared me for the sound that this speaker produces, it is amazing. I have never heard a "clean" bass sound before this. I highly advice buying this if you are shopping for subs.
I had reservations about buying this camera after reading the few negative reviews citing excessive 'noise' with low light situations and certain ISO settings. Knowing I would mostly be using the more simplified features the majority of the time, and given all the generally positive reviews by others, I decided to give it a try. I must say I am very satisfied with the camera. Granted, I generally use the normal or simple mode for most shots, but have used all modes several times since purchasing the camera and it takes wonderful shots, indoors and out, low light and bright sunshine. The user manual is very easy to understand and gives setting suggestions to correct some of these noise problems. I have not had any negative experiences with it. I bought it as a replacement for an Olympus Stylus that I damaged on a ski trip and although that camera was a great point and shoot and took nice pictures, this Panasonic is far better. Combine that with compact size, sturdy build and good looks and you have a great camera. I bought the leather Lumex case that Amazon sold with it as a bundle and it is very good quality leather and snug fitting so as not to add bulk to the compact size. Nice item.
It was as Christmas gift and my niece loved it. It came on time in teh mail.
Great Backpack! It is well made, padded straps and back. I have a Canon 20D with grip and about four smaller lenses in the bottom. I do have to keep my Canon 70-200 2.8L in the top section with a lens wrap around it.
At first I was not sure of getting this bag for my new 13.3 macbook pro because of the decription "12". However, this bag is the perfect fit for my computer. Is front flap give the computer an extra protection...and also stores things like cd's or discs. This same bag is found at Target for about $5 more than offered at amazon. Other sites offtered it as much as $15 more! You have to protect your investment!
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.
We had our camera stolen at Disneyland (of all places, with our entire stroller and everything in it, besides our daughter - thank goodness, rolled off), which had the original shoe attached to the camera, so I needed a new shoe only. This works great for my Slik U8100. I used it right away and can't tell a difference from the original one. I was told all tripod/shoe manufacturers make theirs a little different, but this one is perfect.
Write up suggests that it works with all of the Nikon cameras but it does not work with the D3100.
With this CD/MP3 player I can sneak it into class and instead of only listening to one CD over and over again I can put MP3s on the the CD and it easily holds about 6 hours on it. I never have to stay in one class that long, thankfully, but it comes in handy because I don't run the risk of getting caught every time I have to change the CD. And with the little headphones provided, you know the ones that fit just in your ear with out going over your head, I can make it look like I am not even listening to music.The batteries last as long as any other portable CD player, and if you have rechargeable batteries and a charger you can come home everyday and recharge them, for even more music tomorrow.The product itself is inexpensive enough for a college student like myself, yet doesn't lack the features needed to handle everyday life. With the 10 second ESP I rarely get any skips while I am walking around campus, and the T.Digit button is a gift from god. I didn't realize how useful it actually was until I had to use my friends CD/MP3 player for a week that didn't have it because I left mine at my boyfriend's house.
i have it on my factory radio for almost a week. its doing its job for now ...
Firstly, to those who complain about the scroll wheel being slow and unresponsive -- it seems to be an issue with the drivers. However, I found an option in the Control Panel/Mouse section to revert back to MS style controlling. That seems to fix any issues I had while still retaining the extra 4th button functionality. I'm still a little confused why that option is there, or why Logitech drivers seem a little sluggish in the first place; but it's fixed and I can't complain.Secondly, to those complaining about the really loud clicking wheel -- that can be easily fixed. I have to say if you purchase two identical mice from the store and turn the scroll wheel; there will be a good possibility that one will make a louder noise than the other. This is just part of the manufacturing process and it all has to do with a little springy wire that makes contact with the inner part of the wheel.I'm sure this has a possibility to void your warranty -- so beware of that aspect. But personally, I found it a very simple process to fix.What I did is:1. unplug the mouse from the computer2. use a small phillips screwdriver to remove the screw accessable from the bottom of the mouse3. carefully pull up and to the rear of the mouse on the front cover to remove it -- DO NOT pull it off all the way because there's a wire connecting the top to the bottom.4. unplug the little connector that plugs the 4th button on top of the mouse to the main board (this might be optional if your wire is long enough to give you clearance and depending on how big your fingers are)5. take a good look at how the wheel is situated in its socket -- beware of the small spring (it most likely will not cause you problems, and is easy to put back where it goes but don't lose it)6. lift up on the wheel module and remove it7. there will be a little wire that goes inside the wheel and has a curved edge to it .. THAT is what causes the clicking sound and gives the wheel its "resistence" at every click. Here is a photo of the Logitech wheel structure and the resistence wire: http://www.dansdata.com/images/ltmscordless/doohickey440.jpg (cut and paste into a browser)8. simply pull it out from its housing (this is easy to put back into place also) and use a pair of needle nose pliers to give yourself a good hold on the wire and bend it down *VERY SLIGHTLY* near the top where it makes contact with the inside of the wheel ridges9. test the resistence until you have it clicking/sounding the way you prefer10. put everything back together the way you had itIt's not a very complicated modification, and you are simply making the mouse more like some of the others off the assembly line that got their wheel spring put in that was bent further down. I've experienced this issue with Microsoft mice as well.Good luck -- and be warned, I am not responsible for any modifications that go wrong!Also, this mouse is the best I've ever used. I don't like all those extra useless buttons found on the more expensive mice.. the 4th button does seem to have some possibility for usefulness -- you would probably avoid curling your index finger down to hit it by instead shifting your hand slightly to use your thumb.One last thing, the RESPONSIVENESS OF THE MOUSE IS AWESOME -- BETTER THAN ANY OPTICAL MOUSE I'VE USED!! I think the increased responsiveness is obviously due to their new optics engine.
"The tabs that hold the batteries are VERY, VERY weak and will snap off very easily; so be very gentle when inserting and removing batteries."I ditto this. For thirty-two bucks, Cannon should make a more stable magazine. Those using these magazines are probably event photographers who use one or more of these gadgets on a regular basis. I'm very careful with my equipment, but it didn't take much for the little tabs to snap off.
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.
This palm is great!!! There are four main programs(datebook,addressbook,to do list and a notepad). There is also a calculator and a science calculator. You can also load many games on it. On mine I loaded MineHunt, Puzzle, and Sol Free. You can set the alarm for just about anything. You can use the Graffiti or type on a keypad.
The vendor sent as advertised the Sandisk 4GB Micro SDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter in bulk packaging in a professional and quick manner. FREE Shipping! You can NOT beat the price; and furthermore the cheapest I saw at Staples was $9.99 when it was on sale!
Hi Happy for my Sony camcorder, especially as I just became Dad. Good quality pictures in PAL, easy to use. Only problem which occurs is, when transmitting still pictures from camera to PC using Gear Lite. Images become very dark and quality decreases. Anybody having same kind of problems ?
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!
Nice keyboard for the money. Works great and has a nice touch. I'd buy it again.
Bought these as a family Christmas gift and was not disappointed . Sub does real well . Only thing was the mid range could use a little help as other reviews stated but with that said I plan to buy another set soon . Good value for the money spent .
When looking for a card scanner that would work with my Macintosh computer, the ad for this scanner state that it would work with both PC and MAC computers, which caused me to purchase this item. When received, it became apparent that it did not work with MAC Computers. Very disappointing, indeed. I was able to sell this one to a friend who needed one for her PC, which relieved me of having to try returning the item.Please make sure that all copy is correct.
Older model, but fine upgrade for my existing motherboard. Price was quite reasonable, since appropriate fan/heatsink was included. Only slightly faster than my original XP 2600, but general improved response. Vendor was also "local" (within the state), and very helpful.
It's almost 2013 and mySony Cybershot DSCP73 4.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoomis still a great digital camera that takes good quality digital photos (JPEGS) and movies (MPEGS) and is fully functional after about 8 years of steady use.Even at 4.1 mega pixels, The quality is much better than a "laptop or phone camera". Yet it is very easy to take photos and movies with this camera, just point-and-shoot.And it is cheap enough, when bought used (about $25) to give to a child as a "starter camera" or an older relative who's afraid to spend a lot of money on a new digital camera.The main reason I was able to continue using this camera was because Sandisk and Sony were smart enough to create an adaptor to update the old Sony memory stick when "Sandisk" became the industry standard memory stick for most digital cameras.The old memory stick problems were solved when an "adaptor stick" was created to fit the old Sony memory stick format with its new smaller sized larger capacity memory stick.I am now able have more memory space (4GB) in 2012 after replacing the old (2005) 128 MB Sony Memory Stick with theSandisk Memory Stick Duo Adapterthat can hold the newerSony 4 GB Memory Stick ProDuo MSMT4G/TQ1 (Black).I bought the Sony Cybershot around 2005 to replace my old 35mm "film" camera. As a professional photographer, my old camera was becoming too expensive to use, paying for film and processing, and too much work to scan each photograph so I could upload each to the digital web world.I did have some doubts prior to going digital, that the quality of a "digital" photograph might not be as good as a traditional 35mm film image.This proved not to be true.After I started using theSony Cybershot DSCP73 4.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, I was very impressed at how easy to use it was with auto-focus and how sharp and detailed the "jpeg" photographs were (see my samples uploaded to this page).Scanned 35mm photos are not as sharp and have dust spots. No dust spots with digital, saves retouching time.For the photography work I was doing (website photographs and PDF publications) this camera worked great because it was quick and sharp. I could even get good quality photographic prints - up to 11x14.The only downside with a digital point-and-shoot camera was the limits of my Sony Cybershot lens.No long lens for a sharp portrait/unsharp background effect that I missed with my old film format cameras.I am still able to push this camera to it's limits with macro photography (it has a special button on the camera) for super close detailed images which are impressive even at 4.1 mega pixels. I can still get very sharp, detailed close up images - good quality for website images and PDF publications.Outdoor scenes photograph best in daytime sunlight.Indoor flash is good for most normal types of subjects and people shots. Large groups of people indoors with a flash are good to OK, but a large auditorium may not get enough flash to light the whole room. Too close on a face with the flash can cause the subject to washout.However, It should be noted that you do have some control over the built in flash.The flash can be turned off or you can turn it on for a "fill flash" if you have the sun back lighting your subject.In dim light it has a "red focusing light" so you can temporarily shed enough light on your subject to see and focus - such as for a candle light shot (birthday cake).I still love that this camera is much smaller and lighter than my old 35mm camera.In 2005, the Sony Cybershot was considered small for a digital "point and shoot" camera, but in 2012 it is a little bit larger and bulkier than the newer models of digital cameras that are now very slim and small and can fit in a shirt pocket, but the Sony Cybershot still is small enough to fit in a purse or the glove compartment of your car.About the only thing that is out-of-date with this camera is its movie size format and the viewing screen is smaller.You can still shoot movie MPEGs (non-Letter Box) and upload them to Youtube with no problems.And this format still works with the old Windows Movie Maker and the newer 2012 Windows Live Movie Maker.The only problem is, it's not in "High Definition" (HD).You can increase the movie quality/length a little bit with a higher memory stick size.Also, you will need to keep your camera steady while filming because it does not have a "Digital Image Stabilizer".That being said, I am still able to create quality video productions for Youtube using this camera.Also,Energizer Rechargeable Batteries, AA Size, 8-Countwork best with this camera.
Impressive picture quality in HD. Not so hot for non-HD signals - my 15 yr old sony crt looks better.Also, it's slow to switch between signal inputs.Minor gripes, I'd still probably give it 4 stars, except for the quality issues below.First we had the same buzzing power supply that everyone else had. Now, it has completely died. I've had it 1yr and 2wks. When you turn it on, the screen flashes for a moment and goes black. Samsung says they should be able to extend the warrenty for 1 month to get it repaired. Hoping a tech can come by soon...I was planning on this tv lasting 10yrs! At this rate, it won't make it 2... and i doubt my next tv will be a samsung...
It has been about half a year that I've had this case for my Sansa Player and it's holding up pretty well. The looks and accessibility of this type of case reflects upon its clever design. The reason I took off a star from the rating is because the joint between the case and the metal guard (that can flip out to make a stand) will eventually become loose due to wear and tear...which wasn't a huge deal for me so I basically super glued it permanently shut. The case may crack open when the the unit is accidently dropped (depending on height and angle). It still absorbs a lot of the impact. There are a lot of scratch marks on the case that I know, without it, those marks would've been on my Sansa Player instead. To this day, my Sansa Player still looks brand new. Compared to the other cases I've owned or researched, this one is by far the best.
This Xactin battery equivalent worked just as well as the original and was quite useful in our redent trip through Italy.
Makes storage of .jpegs and presentations so easy..so portable too.
I bought this from Amazon as a refurbished model. It works great, was very easy to set up, never loses the connection or sends out a weak signal.The only reason I give it four stars is that the instructions that come with the refurbished model are awful barebones; I had to go online to get the model before I could figure out how to install it.But once I did that, it worked perfectly and has continued to work perfectly. My refurbished model was only $23.99 and looked brand-new. That's a helluva deal for a wireless router. I'd definitely recommend this one.
A friend of mine introduced me to the world of Audio Technica and I am definitly hooked.These are first AT headphones I purchased and was definitly not let down. The mids and highs of these headphones are excellent!Bass is tight and present but not these strongpoint of these headphones. I wouldn't reccommend these to Bass hungry listeners or fans of Skullcandy's Skullcrushers but the bass is solid but not overdone.Listening to these headphones for the first time is definitly an eye opening experience. You will hear things in your music you had not heard before with amazing clarity and presence.These are hands down THE BEST Headphones on the market for under $100.00!
I'd been looking for some comfortable, affordable headphones that provide great sound and came across the reviews for these Koss PortaPro Headphones. The reviews do not lie...these are absolutely perfect for my purposes.I use these with my MP3 and PMP players, as well as my Blackberry Curve if I'm listening to music on it, and have found the sound to be phenomenal. Now, I'm no audiophile but these definitely give me more detail than previous headphones I've owned so I'm very happy with them. They are also extremely comfortable...I needed some over-the-head phones because I've always found earbuds and over-the-ear phones to be painful after awhile (I wear glasses, which are a definite factor). These have been very comfortable on my ears and I can wear them for hours. I have not had the hair catching issue that some people mention, so I've been lucky with that as well.Definitely worth the price, and if they ever break down I know Koss will provide me with a new pair. I know they may look a little strange, but I've never had people comment on that - they just want to know if they are good and what kind they are.The only con is I wish the wire to connect to my devices was a little longer - not a lot, but just a few inches to provide a little extra give. However, most headphone wires are WAYYY too long, so this is a very minor con.These are not noise-cancelling phones, and they were not purchased for use on planes (I have some foam ear buds I use for that purpose) so I can't comment on how they would work in that situation - I think too much noise would definitely get through. So just use these in everyday situations (walks, in cars when others are driving, etc.) where it is actually a good thing to hear some of what is going on around you for safety purposes.All in all, I am very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend these headphones to anyone.
I got this for my Pioneer Elite 60". Works perfectly, and was easy to install.
I believe these are the best zoom lenses you can buy to your SLR camera.The images are clear and it is very easy to use.Perfect to go out and get wonderfull photos!!!
Buen producto, cero detalles 100% recomendado, me llego en el tiempo estimado funciona a la perfecci&oacute;n en el MP3, en la camara y en mi celulares.
I have used this DVD player for at least 5 years. I have gone thru 3 dvd players on another tv, but this is our main dvd player and has never let us down. I am not a Sony fan but received this player as a gift. This player is hooked up to a 56" HD tv and the progressive scan does such a good job we haven't looked into a blueray yet. It plays EVERYTHING, never have I had a problem. Watch out for some of the reviews that claim picture problems, a dvd players job is to read the dvd and it is the tv's job to display it. Any display problems are the result of the tv not the dvd player.
Fast fast fast glass. This is an awesome portrait lens if you are looking for something relatively close. The sharpness, combined with relatively low weight makes the 85 a winner. Seriously, it's enough to make you go fixed. The bokkah at 1.8 can't be beat.
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.
This is what is needed to make the camera work as it should for a good amount of time. Has done the job well.
The E-500 is my first DSLR. I have owned it for about two years. Overall, the camera is not too bad for what it is, but you need deep pockets for any upgrades. Also, the kit lenses are soft (fuzzy). Later, you will find out that the "high grade" upgrade lens are soft, too. This camera is about the same level as the Canon Xti. If you have ever dreamt about learning professional photography, go with Canon or Nikon and forget about this camera.
This item was suggested for the SeaGate Expansion (750GB) External Drive and it doesn't fit (too small). So if you're like me, and would like to buy a case for your external... Make sure it fits!
This is the first printer I have ordered for my personal use at home and I found it very easy to setup and use.
At last I found it! ISkin Its the best case ever! (with clipbelt)Stop thinking!! buyit now!! you'll not regret
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.
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.
One would think, by looking at this printer, that it would be a pretty decent piece of equipment. Wrong.I was gifted with this printer by a family member who bought it on Amazon a few years ago. She didn't use it very much, so I figured by having "low miles" it would be a decent replacement for my other HP (C3180), which had just stopped working.Well, surprise, surprise - the same thing happened to this one. Worked really great for about two months, then today it wouldn't power up properly. Once I turned it on, the screen told me "Please turn off with the switch. Do not use a power strip." Screen told me to press the "OK" button, which I did, which did absolutely nothing. It would turn off if I pushed and held the power button. But once turned back on, it would go through the same routine.The software is junk, too. Most of what came with the download were programs on how to order HP products.It is now in pieces, to be taken to the recycle tomorrow. After that I'm going to buy a Brother and I will never, buy anything made by HP.
This is the camcorder I will buy on my next paycheck. I own an Apple PowerBook G3 (bronze), and needed a camcorder, as we're expecting our first child in August. Why not go with DV?You learn a lot! First Adobe Premiere is cheaper than Apple's Final Cut Pro. Then you find out that Premiere works better with Sony cameras than Canon. Then you find out that only some FireWire cards work with Premiere and which Sony models those support. If you are like me, you learn that you have two models that could work, and one of them was just discontinued. The DCR-TRV900 was perfect! Well, NightShot would have been fun, but it has everything else. I went to a video store to handle it, and it works as advertised; even the SteadyShot!Next step is to see how it works in combination, but all signs point to a good experience.
make sure you don,t order this unless u know u need it forsure or they will subtact7 or 8$ to return the product. you don,t need extra wireing
this is a great camcorder. you can use digital effects, still pics, and is a great value...plus it has a huge screen, 3 inches, and only ways 1 pound and is also small. so if you want a great camcorder and don't want to waste your money, this is the perfect one to get.
I recommend these headphones for anyone that is shopping to replace thier existing or shopping for some new ones, When I first heard the quality of the Tri-port, I knew I had made the right purchase, the quality of sound is second to none.Thanks,
I bought this system cause of space saving issues. To my supriseit sounds great. Lots of volume and bass. For the money it just can't be beat. Plays cd's perfectly and the aux input allows meto use my duel cassette deck. All in all a great unit.
This iPod replaces a Creative Zen Xtra 60 Gb MP3 player. The Zen started having cross-talk on all the tracks really bad, so I knew the hard drive was on the way out. Worse, I had recently synced the Zen, so all the files on my PC were corrupted as well. So, before I set up this iPod, I downloaded iTunes and did a thorough scrub of my PC-based audio files, and ended up tossing all of them. Fortunately I had a backup from about 3 months ago on my big USB drive, so I recaptured all the files and set up iTunes. The iPod took about an hour or so to sync with the approximately 3,500 files. No problems so far with any of them.When my wife bought her iPod 5G, it came with a small slip-case and was in a relatively large box. The new 6G iPod Classif comes in a box about the size you get an order of checks in. In the box is the iPod, a sync cable, and the earbuds. Period. Not even any "special offers."I noticed that the sound quality wasn't as good, but I was using the earbuds that came with the iPod. I got out the ones I was using with the Zen Xtra and the sound improved by a huge amount. I still think the Zen has better sound, but the iPod is acceptable, especially for the noisy aircraft environment where it will get the most use.Two things I don't particularly like about the iPod compared with the Zen Xtra. First is that I can't play the iPod with it plugged in to a PC for charging. That was possible with the Zen, and I took advantage of it. Second is that the Zen Xtra had a removable, replaceable battery. I never ran out of power. What I will do with the iPod is to use my iGo auxilliary power pack with the iPod tip. That will get me through the longest airplane ride I am likely to be on.
Bought this for a 63" Samsung plasma, and it worked great. It came with extention pieces if the holes in the back of the TV are spaced too far apart, but right out of the box, the bracket fit the Samsung perfect. It contained all of the hardware necessary (screws and lag bolts for the mount), and it is a very high quality....well built.At about 110#'s that TV is going nowhere. Congrats to Sanus on making a fine mount.
Great Webcam! It work perfect, look great, it have different picture effect, good for chat, skype, picture, very nice, it come with a software
This was a real great buy for me and my ears. I love the fact that I can adjust the Sub gain in order to get the full effect on it on certain genres of music. I give everything a 5 star with the exception of the construction quality a 4, not that it isn't constructed nicely, quite the contrary. It is built very well and well let's just say if it can survive my big head shape then I will adjust it to a 5 star.I was sitting in my local Starbucks on a Friday night when everyone just happened to be there making a lot of noise. I thought that it would have been a great time to test out the headphones. So I started my stress test with the bass gain about 1/3 of the way up and really that is all you are ever going to need because the bass is great. At times it can drown out the highs that the optimum place for me is around 1/2 or 1/3 power. Well, as I put them on I que'd the music and I picked the new Sucker Punch album because it has now many different sounds at highs and lows that I thought it would be great to test it with. Well they worked great! As soon as I put them on and pressed play I felt that I disappeared into a dream world; sort of like the girls of Sucker Punch (that's another story). All the people around me kind of disappeared and I was in my own state of mind. The headphones did a great job and I sat there for about 2-3 hours working on a report and I hardly remembered they were still on (with the exception that music was cranking) they were that comfortable.I know that this is not a real formal review, but hey we are talking about Skullcandy and I feel they want real true honest opinions of real people. So a great buy from someone tight for cash who can't afford 300+ dollars on a pair of headphones. These will get you going and do what you need them to do. 5 Stars!
I haven't had this out on the water yet but installation was easy and my Matrix 17 recognized it and locked on to the satalites quickly. The reason for 4 stars is I haven't had it on the water yet to see how accurately it will lead you to a spot.
As a computer dork, I wanted to get a little storage device for my home network. 5 hours after I began the "10 minute" process of getting the SC101 up and running... and all I had to show for it was a lot of frustration and no working "microSan." If you are dead-set on getting one of these, please make sure to read the netgear support pages thoroughly first as the description on the box seems wildly different than what is actually supported by the device.
These Headphones surely can't outperform some fullsize headphones, but for this prize, they sound quite nice, although they are not as comfortable as they should be.
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!
I wish I had purchased more of the speakers, because they are great. I got them for myself and a friend at work. I used mine at home, but my buddy put them on his computer at work. Now several other people want them. The sound is fantastic, and I will be purchasing several more for others at work. The best speakers for the money.
I was a professional photographer for many years back in the 70's and 80's and then along came digital camera's. I knew film would be replaced someday so I bought into the new way of thinking and bought the state of the art digital camera of the day. It was an Olympus 3.5mp rangefinder camera and since then I bought many more digitals, only to come to the realization that the digitals of today are mostly glorified point and shoot cameras. So I took a giant step backwards and bought some of my dream film camera's I always wanted but couldn't afford like 2, Nikon F4s's, and 1 Nikon F100, and a Nikon F6. The F6 was just sold. Anyway I used to use Kodak all the time and then near the end of my career FujiFilm started making this incredible fine grain, brilliant color, color film. Now Fujifilm has taken over the market in color film and the ASA or (ISO) if you will 200 is what I shoot the most because of fast good Nikon glass or (lenses). I have tried there 800 for inside at concerts with my 28mm-80mm f2.0 lens and gotten great results but I would rather use 200 and either push it to 400 and develop it 1 full stop more or if close enough use my SB24 dedicated TTL flash and stop the flash down a couple of stops to keep the real color on the stage. I love Fujifilm 200 for colpr prints, and it blows up very well also as big as 11" x 16" with just the right amount of grain to make it interesting.As far as I'm concerned, I hope more and more people pick up a good old film camera and learn how to shoot good and well planned out photograph's because it will make you a better digital photographer when there is no more film or film processing chemicals and all we have is digital to use. I will tell you Ancel Adams is turning over in his grave at the thought of digital cameras, of course Mr. Adams also never would have used 35mm cameras because of the small size and loss of detail when blown up to poster size or bigger. He used 11" x14" sheet film that also isn't made any longer Digital cameras will never be able to shoot as crisp and clear as film and they can't do black and white at all. Long Live Fujifilm.
Purchased in May, 2007, have used the Garmin Nuvi 680 for short and long trips, near home and across the country. It is an expensive, top-of-the-line GPS, but mostly justifies this cost with its slew of helpful features.Production Quality:The Screen is bright, colorful and crisp. It's large touch screen is easy to view when driving and even automatically switches to display differently for night and day. The touch screen is accurate, though users with big fingers may hit a couple wrong keys on the touch keyboard, especially when the car is moving. Menus are easy to navigate and most items appear in the logical, intuitive place. The included mount works well, but has fallen off a few times. There are many voices to select from and all sound clear and easy to understand. The leather case included is nice for stowing or carrying the GPS without worry of scratching. Overall, very polished product with little oversight.Features:The Nuvi 680 is loaded with features. Some features are common to most GPS - Points of Interest Database, travel related software tools, multiple stops en route, option to take a detour at any time, preview of route, zooming in/out & changing view of map. I cannot compare to other devices, but these features all work quite well. Though the POI database can be slow to find a particular place by spelling and occasionally a place is found in an incorrect sub-category. Anyway, the main feature that sets this GPS apart is the MSN Direct Service...MSN Direct - Traffic:Traffic reporting is the big draw here above other models. However, it can take 15 minutes or longer (around 20-25% of the time not working at all) for the traffic information to update when you plug in the GPS. If you keep in plugged into your car, often your wait time will be less, but you will still occassionally be left in the dark. When traffic reporting is functioning, you will get a semi-realistic estimate of the time delay and acess to brief details regarding all delays in the area. It's tough to say for sure, but I believe the rerouting usually saved me a good 10-30 minutes at least half a dozen times. Yet, it seems like there were as many times or more where I should have been rerouted and was not. Hopefully the firmware update I just received will fix these issues. One simple suggestion I'd have is to let the user know when they've been automatically rerouted and to show both routes and ETA's on the map screen.To illustrate - On a normally 3 hour trip we hit 2 hours of traffic, while 30 minutes were predicted by MSN and only after an hour into the trip (but before the traffic jam). We were rerouted around some of the traffic (maybe 30 minutes time saved), but if the correct delay had been predicted, we probably would have been shown a detour shaving off even more time. So while certainly better than a regular GPS, left some room for improvement.MSN Direct - Weather, Gas, Movies:Unlike traffic reporting, Weather, Gas and Movies information is useful even if it is several hours or even a day or two old. Usually gas prices are correct or within a few cents. Movie showtimes I haven't used much, but seem correct. The weather, I've tried the most, and is probably 90% accurate, maybe more. These features can be pretty helpful, though I rarely drive out of the way for gas.Ease of Use:The startup time (to acquire satelites) is a fairly quick, almost always under 5 minutes, usually under 2 minutes. The route calculation is even faster, almost always under 1 minute, usually under 20 seconds. GPS is highly accurate, despite my regular driving through crowded criss-crossing streets. Once in a while, it may take a few seconds for the GPS to register a turn, but hasn't caused me any problems. Recalculating of route is very quick when you miss a turn, enough to make the next turn. Guidance through directions are easy to pay attention to, with well placed reminders and clear graphical presentation when there are many places to turn off or road splits. It certainly beats mapquest!Overall:I'm glad I bought this GPS. While I would highly recommend it, I believe for some, the much cheaper Nuvi 350 is a better buy. The traffic reporting is currently hit or miss and so you may find yourself listening to the radio for traffic anyway. However, if you can't stand traffic and are planning to use this for many years to come, you'll eventually get your money's worth. And hopefully some time in the future the firmware will be optimized and MSN Direct will have a comprehensive reporting system.
The i1030 is for someone wanting to keep their iPod safe and secure from bumps, scrapes and drops. You cannot listen to the ipod while the i1030 is closed. However, it works as a nice holding device on an airplane for example where you can also store your earplugs and camera uploading cords. I used it open on the airplane with the ipod nicely perched inside where you can easily see the screen if necessary. I wasn't as paranoid about taking my iPod out of it's speaker dock at home and carrying half way 'round the country as I usually would've been without this great "suit case" for your sounds and movies.
These are not in Canon boxes as shown in the photos. They come wrapped in bubble wrap inside a white box that contains a note stating "that they were purchased from Canon's asset recovery program without retail box.". That is not what the product photo shows or what the product description states. The note also states that they are brand new, guaranteed fresh and is a genuine Canon product. That may very well be the case but as far as I'm concerned this is a blatant case of misrepresenting what is being sold.
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.
I was initially thrilled to get the wireless keyboard and mouse at the great price, although I bought it because the mouse fits better than other big ones on my hand. However, after using for three months, I had to give up using the mouse, as the mouse seem to roam freely on its own will. I mean the mouse cursor on the screen. I guess, it is due to noise from all the other wireless device near my computer desk - couple of 2.4 GHz phones, wireless router, bluetooth headphones and transmitter, and probably the huge speaker on which this mouse transmitter sits (and the fluroscent lamps, VCR, printers and what not). I am not sure of noise problem on the keyboard, as I do not type that much, but I do graphics with the mouse, and it is a pain to point at anything accurately - it will move slightly at the last moment on its own. So today I had to switch to the old wired $5 mouse back.Also, my wife uses the keyboard much, and she immeditely noticed that the letters on the keys are printed very small, and like us, if you are used to type while looking at the keys (not a touch typist), it is a strain to look at the much smaller letters - about half the size of letters on standard Dell or Gateway keyboard, which I had earlier. Also the key clusters on right have changed as noted by another reviewer, but I can live with it. Since I switched to wired mouse, I guess I will switch back to my earlier wired keyboard which came with my desktop, and put this wirelses set on sale on crigslist or ebay.
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.
The ipod works great!It's very easy to use.I own a Nano also. Great company, great products!
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
Finally, a way to download (and upload) data from my favorite Garmin. It increases its usefulness tenfold! By design, the interface is difficult to remove so don't tear off the little flap on the Geko.
The webcam is a total failure. The pictures are not clear at all. People can't even recognize me at the other end of video chat. I have returned it. I bought another iHome webcam from the bookstore almost of the same price, the pic quality is much better.
The free shipping was a special touch. The fact that it got here like i paid for express service was an added bonus. I also got a 5 buck discount because my isp teamed with amazon. BUT even if none of this was, It would still have been a good value for my media dollar.
This is not a machine for the 40+ crowd that shuns the attention fracturing music of today's youth. One of these days the mega Zunipod corporations will realize that much of the well-to-do middle aged and up demographic actually listen to BOOKS on their MP3 players.What the audiofile wants in an MP3 player is:1. 'Plays for Sure' compatibility so that we can copy our NET LIBRARY books using Windows Media Player to our audio devices.2. BOOKMARKING!!!!! A 17 hour WMA file is a sad thing when you lose your place in it and have to start over. Without bookmarking the player is essentially 'highjacked' by the book because if you move to another sound file you lose your place. (Note that this is not an issue for Zune. Although it won't bookmark, you can't get Net Library books on it in the first place!)The final word is: If you want to listen to audio books, get a Creative or a Rio with 'Bookmarking.' Avoid this device.
Purchased this filter to go on my Sigma 10-20mm wide-angleSigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Camerasand it works perfectly. This filter was designed with this lens in mind or at least it would appear that way. Vignetting is minimal. Great unit.
What I love most about this product is the fit. Most earbud-styles are too large for me and would easily fall out whenever I moved my head from side-to-side. I would constantly have to keep jamming them in to try to get a more secure fit. With the Sony MDR-EX51LP earbuds, I never have to worry about that which is such a relief. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars, instead of 5, is that the length of the cord is way too long for me. Luckily, the earbuds come with a little plastic cord wrapper thing that you can snap onto the cord itself to shorten it.
Pretty simple, digital is digital. Sure you could pay $100+ for a similar cable by Monster found at your local Radio Shack, but there should not be a difference in quality of your picture. I would say that that the monster cable probably is a little more durable, but this wire does the trick.This is a great deal!
I love this Flexi-Case. It feels great in your hands and hugs your Palm Pilot perfectly. I got a great deal with the screen protectors included. I would definitely suggest that anyone who owns the Pilot Z22 buy the cases. It's a must have! Cool colors too and protects the unit quite well.
sweet product but then again if it was crappy i would not have bought it. discs are a little stiff when zooming, focus is crisp, IF would be nice but it is more $, and the macro switch makes for quicker focusing in AF, overall a very nice lens and pretty well built. god bang for your buck.also for those that do not know...digital cameras have a greater reproduction ratio, because the CCD is smaller than 35mm film, thus on a digital camera, other than nikon's new D3 have a 1.5 reproduction ratio, this lens acts as an 105mm-450mm
I'm very unhappy about this product, especially the way Amazon handling my return. The way you promoted this item was very misleading. You bundled this item with WD MyBook hard drive together (I ordered this hard drive), but actually this case is not for that hard drive at all, and the dimension you presented was wrong. I returned the item, but Amazon deducted the return postage, I believe it is not fare. I wrote two emails to your customer service, but not hearing you back for a week.I used to trust your company, but now I have to re-evaluate Amazon.
Works great, actually seems to have sped up my internet compared to the old linksys modem and router I was using before. The security measures can be a little tricky but if you read all the instructions its not to difficult to get everything safe and secure.
Works great with my 1st gen 30 gig Zune. Charger is well made and looks like it should hold up well.
very fast, no problem (and better:a map offered!)
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
Among 5-disc players with progressive scan, this is definitely among the cheapest. I agree with the other reviewers who complain about the slow time to power up or change discs and the remote being non-intuitive in design. But I was willing to sacrifice those things to get the 5-disc capability and excellent picture and sound quality. I am completely satisfied with my purchase; I've had it for about 2 years and don't plan to upgrade for a long time. If you're thinking of buying this machine, keep in mind that it's not perfect but I think the tradeoff in price is worth it.
I am very satisfied with this remote. I placed it in use immediately and found it very easy to use.
got this one at best buy and i was happy with it because the unit is a combination of cable modem and a wireless router in 1. bad part is that it disconnects the internet if you do simultaneous wireless connections/downloads. it has nothing to do with my internet provider. all my wired devices can download multiple files without disconnecting. it is when i connect my pc via the wifi that the internet connection is being disconnected. I even tried downloading just 2 podcasts simultaneously and then the internet goes down and you have to power cycle the modem.so, if i were you, i would not even try it. oh yes, it will be good for 30 days. but after that, i wish you good luck. hehehe
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.
I got this because it was one of the cheapest chargers/transmitters that fits the ipod classic. I was skeptical and willing to sell it at a tag sale if it didn't work since it was so cheap, but to my surprise it works better than my boyfriends griffin for his ipod nano. Mine gets no static, his gets some on the same station, in the same car! I highly recommend you buy this and save money the this recession.
I have a Honda that supports a flash card in the stereo. I just needed an adapter,couldn't find one in town at all. I came across the site when googled the memory card,received it quickly & safe. My laptop does not support a flashcard so I did have to buy a reader/writer. I downloaded all my CD's now I can enjoy all my music. Nice for LONG DRIVES!
I tried it in San Diego for the first time and it could not find the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, even with address typed in. Not good. The touch screen and user interface are not very straight forward. Think twice before you get this model.
I have not had the pleasure of using my ML-3 Nikon Remote. I hope it works. I will make sure to rate it after I have had an opportunity to use it. I purchased it based on reviews, I hope you guys were truthful.
It does a titan of a job in its tiny little structure. This is essentially a paper holder that allows notes and printouts to be held suspended in air at just the right angle without taking up much space or needing to be adjusted. ... and it can hold a LOT. I've overloaded it many days and its strong and reliable. Great product.
While the 15gb Ipod is only slightly more expensive, drwing many customers away from the mini, very few people actually use the additional 11 gb. This product is the perfect capacity for most people. I am fully aware that you can get a 4gb player from Creative for about $50 less, but it lacks many key features that make the ipod mini stand out. For example, the MuVo2 has a tiny screen, and no convenient click wheel.Other companies may make larger MP3 players that cost much less, but they lack some of the cool and useful features that only apple provides.There are some compatibility issues involving people with older PCs, and I have one thing to say to those complainers who bought them: READ THE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ON THE BOX, STUPID!!!!
Well, this is an adapter, you should know what are you buying. The only thing I can say is that it works as it should.
Just got the DLO case for my ipod touch and so far its awesome. I like a minimal case, one that doesn't get in the way too much and lets me quickly access the ipod. This one is perfect for that. It fits very snug and most people I hand it too don't even know its in a case. Very good if you are handing your new ipod to friends, coworkers, kids - who all might accidently let it slip and drop. The cord mgmt works well, it seems to work best with Apple's white earbuds but not my sony ones that are a bit bigger - still very nice to hang the headphone attached to the case.It comes with a single static film screen protector that works very well, but i got it dusty putting it on so I need to order more - that was my fault. I had never used a screen protector like that before.
I purchased this remote blindly based on price and features. It was a breeze to setup, and those keys which where not &quot;pre-programmed&quot; were easily learned by the remote. I had everything setup and running and then the PROBLEM - it wouldn't work my TV's &quot;TV/VIDEO&quot; button! I tried every code without success. I tried to &quot;teach&quot; the remote the code from the OEM remote without success. Unfortunately I had to return it and am in search of a replacement with similar features.TV in question is a Proscan 36&quot; (36109). Pretty ironic since RCA makes Proscan!Oh well, tis' the world of electronics...
I bought this for my Tivo because it was listed as an accessoryfor a Tivo series 2 that I bought. Better check the Tivo website for supported wireless adapters if your going to use this for Tivo.http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv2006.htm?
What a waste of money. I got this monitor for my mom for Xmas. She cares for my disabled brother and needed a new one. This didn't work since the day we got it out of the box and ended up in the trash and we bought a new different monitor. It was a ton of money to waste. Don't buy this monitor!
Well, I bought these about 8 months ago and I am now searching for a new headset for gaming. This one gives a headache after awhile from the weight and the headset is NOT adjustable size wise. Just one size so make sure you get the right size. The cord gets tangled way to easily and I have given up trying to keep it untangled.Definitely not my favorite.
Just got the 10-gig I-pod Friday (picked up on sale as Apple is dropping 10-gig in favor of &quot;mini&quot; and &quot;15-gig&quot;). All I can say is awesome. I never had Apple before and was skeptical. But all my fears were erased. I have a 6 month-old Compaq at home and had no problems getting the two to sync up. Literally &quot;plug and play&quot;. Bonus is, if your Windows PC has a newer fire-wire port, it will even charge the I-pod while downloading music. I have about 250 songs (20 albums) on it right now, and using just over 2-gig. I read a lot about people having problems sync-ing their window-based PCs to I-pod. Based on my experience, I can only guess they are using older PCs (I have a pentium-4, 2.2, 256). One tip, if you're &quot;ripping&quot; CDs to put on your I-pod, be logged into the web. I-tunes will literally fill out all the song/track information for you (a little tid-bit I found by accident).
older computer custom build 2005 needed some fresh memory Kingston Memory 1GB DIMM 184-pin DDR 400 MHz PC3200 - unbuffered delivers as promised
For starters guys, this product is UNBELEIVEBLE!!!it has all the advantages and solutions for every existing problem!Its extremley light, and takes no weight off you,It can hold for a unique of 4 GB which is amazing for such a small player,Its aluminum wrapping prevents it from any harm such as scartches and dents,Its extremley accurate by date, time, and calender, and can hold any notes and comments,its also very useful for trips and cruises, it has alot of extras such as games and other apllications, the sound control is good too.the only thing preventing it from prefection is that if it would have a phone and tv on it... :)
el producto es la calidad que describen y el tiempo de llegada del producto es el estipulado en los parametros
The N55 was my first SLR, and it still works like a dream. It takes very high quality photos, and allows enough manual options to equal much more expensive SLRs. And for the amateurs out there, it is exceedingly easy to learn to use. I highly reccomend it to anyone wanting to break into the world of photography. A great camera to learn on!
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.
Like most of my electronics, I baby them. This radar detector sat on my dashboard or was placed in the comfort of its fancy foam-lined steel case when not in use. After six months, the detector croaked. I mailed it back to Beltronics with the Amazon receipt and received a letter stating that it would cost $60 to repair. Baffled, I called Beltronics only to be told that Amazon is not an authorized reseller. The customer service woman was very rude and condescending. I hung up and bought the latest and greatest Valentine directly from their website.
i really like this case it holds lots of movies and the pages don't fall out. it has a strong jipper so it will give me lots of years of service
You get 4GB(holds 1000songs-25 centsto hold each song) for $250 when you could have the Sony Digital Walkman 20GB(holds 13,000)for $350. 13times the # of songs for only $100. You can't play movies on it like you can with the 20GB RCA jukebox/media player,has a 3.5 inch flatscreen and can hold 80 hours of movies(about 11 3.5hr movies,40 2 hour movies)The Accesaries not includedCase-$15-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
I have had this TV for a week. It is connected to a DirecTV HD receiver via component cable to one of the TV's component inputs. I have no real understanding as to why the DirecTV installer did not use HDMI cable and connect it to the TV's HDMI input. I will not go into the details here because that is a whole other issue.The picture quality for HD programing is FANTASTIC. The picture quality for non-HD programing is VERY GOOD. Black's are GREAT. The only negative I have found is related to the volume of the sound (no additional speakers are connected). If there is background noise inside the house, I am unable to raise the volume high enough to compensate.We love this TV and only wish that our entertainment center had been able to hold a larger version of the D62U series.Highly recommend!!!
My MDR-EX71's died and, of course, I needed something to replace them. Most of my experience with these phones are positive, and the cord is the only thing which brother me. After I learned the existence of MDR-EX81SL, I figured that I 'll be one of the first to get these new phones. I paid around 60 bucks to get these phones from warehouse123.com.The differnce between those to earphones is that the EX81SL got Clip-ons in addition to those well known silicon earbuds, and the over the ear clip keeps them the buds on my ears and in place. Sony fixed the cord problem with the EX81's, and I find these more comfortable around the ear than the EX71SL. The addition of the ear-clips makes for very comfortable use without experiencing the problem of having the bud pulled from your left ear as with the 71's. Since I just got them couple days ago, I haven't been able to break them in properly, but sound is very much like the EX71SL's. That would mean that the bass is abit boomy, but still well balanced. Isolation are great, and I have no problem to long hours listening.I really like my EX81SL's so far and would gladly recommend them to anyone interested in a pair of in-ear phones. But still, the old EX71's are really not that bad. The sound is ok, the price is great, look is great, and the comfort is great. If you don't want to spend that much of money, I'll still recommend the EX71's.
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 original battery would not hold charge anymore so I ordered this one from AMazon. It is at least $30 or more cheaper than Canon direct and just as good. Works perfectly.
I wanted a wireless keyboard to control my laptop, which is hooked up to my TV to use as an external monitor. The keyboard incorporates all the essential functions, is simple to set up, and works like a charm as soon as it is synced. I wish it used bluetooth so it didn't take up an extra USB port, though. The transmitter is a bit big, but that's because I'm used to mini USB drives. Given that I'm not using the keyboard at a great distance, plugging the transmitter to the back instead of the side of the laptop seems fine, otherwise it does stick out quite a bit.
Everything is great with this printer, the color is tremendous.Print speed is very fast and very clear.The only bad thing is the warm up time which is several minutes.
I did quite a bit of research before buying this camera. The online reviews were favorable, and just before buying it, I also noticed that Consumer Reports (CR) had rated its video quality as being very good (in the top 3).The camera is fairly compact, not as compact as the Canon Eluras or the small Sonys, but it is more comfortable to hold because of its horizontal format.Sound quality is simply excellent. The only extraneous noise picked up is the zoom motor. I cannot hear the tape transport motor on playback (this is a problem with some of the small Canons and Sonys). Video quality in good light is also very good. Good light includes indoor shots in a reasonably well lit room. In dim lighting, colors fade and the video does become a bit grainy. Otherwise, color fidelity is very good using the automatic white balance.Image stabilization is very good except when at full zoom, but I understand this is a common phenomenon. CR indicates that other cameras have better stabilization.I found the best playback option was connected to my TV using an S-video cable. The video looked incredibly good, much better than with the supplied composite video cable.
I am very pleased with this system. Installation was very easy and I receive a very good signal to my notebook even when I'm outside.
I am a camcorder buff. Ever since my children were born, I havehad the camcorder attached to my hand most days because I knowthat life is fleeting and memories are too precious to be lost.I had a huge collection of video tapes and was able to transferthe entire collection to DVD. Now I know that they will last atleast through my life time.. Also, I find that using the Showbizapplication, I can create customized DVDs for my friends andthat has saved me a ton of money in gifts..The only problem we had with this product was that we hadlimited hard disk memory and had to acquire some more.And I have probably created more than a 100 DVDs by now.Thanks HP!
I did have a setup problem related to the installation of a cable modem. Neither Linksys support or the cable company support could recognize the problem. I finally figured it out on my own and since then the router has worked perfectly.
This modem replaced a Toshiba PCX-1100U modem. What a difference! It must be five times faster. I have done online speed tests and can routinely achieve download speeds of up to 12,000 kpbs. The wireless worked great immediately. I did have to call Comcast and register the modem with them before our cable connection would allow it to connect.
I had been looking for a headset with a long cord. This one worked out perfectly, and the volume control right on the headset made it so much more convenient.
I still remember when this lovely little cable cost about $100 down at my local electronics store. Then I found it here for about a fifth of that amount. 'Add to Cart'. No second-guessing needed. If you are in the market for this type of cable to complete your home theater setup, I recommend this cable (or its 8-foot counterpart) above all others. It should be the last cable of said type that you will ever need to buy.
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!!!
To start off I should tell you that I am hard of Hearing, wear hearing aids in both ears and have approximately 80% hearing loss in my right ear and 20% loss in the left hear. I have yet to find headphones, earphones, or anyother type of private listening equipment that I can use while using the hearing aids, except those which use an FM transmitted signal to hearing aids which connects via a loop worn around the neck and are not particularly portable. So much for my physical challenge.I own the Gradoi Headphones and while they are not as "comfortable" as some others I have tried (not bad mind you) but when they are connected to my mp3 player I can hear voice clearly out of each ear which is amazing. Granted I have the power on my player turned up substantially but voice, books, and music are heard clearly and while I am obviously not the one to speak on the the finer points of base, treble, etc. I can tell you that as a Hard of Hearing person these ROCK.As to comfort, they are snug on the head but not uncomfortable to my way of thinking (I wear a man's medium hat)and rest securely on the head while moving around (something that I can not state with regard to other headphones or earbuds).Others have mentioned that the cord is thin and not well made. My observation takes a different slant. The cord appears to be well made and yes, it is thin but then it is supporting "portable" cans and does not add to weight nor have I experienced excessive tangeling or knotting as with others.I "HIGHLY" recommend these to those who need volume and clarity. My observations are obviously personal and may or may not reflect your experience.
I am not exactly the most technologically savvy person. I am good with computers and such however, I know next to nothing concerning mp3 players, palm pilots, cell phones, etc. Up until now, cd players were fine with me. However, this Christmas I recieved a 512 MB for Christmas. I traded it in for a 1 GB because I wanted more space obviously. So here I am with my new ipod and am estatic. I felt pretty technogically savvy. I am a college student and pile classes on two days (so I am at school the entire day). After my first week of getitng my ipod and using at school, I fell in love with it.I didn't know that it didn't have this or didn't have that. I was content in plugging my earbuds into my ipod and turning it on to my favorite songs in between classes. It was like I found the Holy Grail. I don't want to spend $300 on a ipod that all I will want to do is listen to music on. Video ipods. Sure, video. Neat. But why? Ahh, games on a ipod and a calender. I can bring a gameboy with me and buy a wall calender.To a simple average Joe like me who has no idea what's up with the newst gadgets, the shuffle was like finding you got the Noble Peace Prize, having your first baby, your marriage ceremony all over again, and getting your pay check all in one filling. The shuffle, while may not have a LCD screen, games, videos, phone service capabilties, wi-fi connections, calenders, can shave your beard, fix your toilet, etc. It is just enough for someone to want to sit down and listen to thier music.
This case fits my G-Drive portable drive. Its a great little case and is very well put together. I wouldn't play catch with my hardrive in it, or toss it across the room. But, an accidental drop wouldn't bee too big of a problem for this case to handle.I like the built in pocket for any cables needed to connect the drive. I can fit three cables in the little pocket. I would recommend putting putting the G-Drive face down in the case that way the cables metal ends dont scratch up your drive. I would recommend this to anybody using it for the G-Drive Portable HD.
This thing broke after a couple of uses. Total piece of garbage - nobody should even stock this thing.
I rarely cry 'wolf' but...I ordered this product, it came in without the part that holds the MP3...so it is useless (they shipped the 809-TS). I called Customer Service who overnighted another complete package although I advised it was just missing the one part (it was the only way they could do it). Just got the replacement - same thing... The window mount itself is heavy duty - it will be nice if they can get me the rest of the unit.... or determine it wasn't supposed to come with that part? Then they need to also fix the description and the image.
I replaced an identical router with this one after the old one finally started disconnecting frequently. Hope this one lasts as long as the old one.
the cable came in 1 day i could not find it anywhere but amazon.com
Besides being one of the more affordable mp3 cd players on the market, the SlimX has more features than you can shake a stick at! The on-the-remote controls have easy and intuitive menus for the computer-savvy user. It is really like having winamp in your pocket, with its visualizatoins (Just small, in the corner of the window), programming and list-editing feature, and more! Plus its the thinnest mp3cd player around! Ignore the claims that this cd player is horrible-- Its the best!
It's perfect for the gym. I religiously use it and because it's compact it's easy to workout.
The product was defective and never worked. I would not recommend any buying it. Save yourself the time and money
Nice all around features EXCEPT, the ink cartridges frequently clog and have to be replaced way too often. If I had it to do all over, I would definitely not purchase this printer.
I've seen this monitor on display at a retail outlet and wish I could afford to buy one. The picture is bright, crisp, detailed. Colors are vivid. It's presence is rivaled only by the Toshiba 50HP82 and the Panasonic TH-50PHD5UY, both 50&quot; screens. The Zenith has PIP (like the Toshiba), many other plasma sets do not. You need an external tuner, like the Sony SAT-HD200 (if you have Directv) and speakers are extra. If you have no budget and you really need 60&quot;, the Zenith is the one. Make sure you search online retailers for the best price.
Breaking news: The price on this recently dropped from $149 to $129. It is now very compelling to buy this 1GB model given the small delta to the 512MB.This review is for current regular iPod owners that are attracted to buy an iPod shuffle as a second player. I own both a 40GB iPod Photo and one 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 240 songs on the 1GB model (mine took more than 10 mins on the initial load). 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. to load several playlists into it).When loading it is useful to select the option to reduce high-resolution MP3 into lower rates. The Shuffle only supports AAC and MP3 files up to 320 kbps, which is much more than what most people use (it 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 low cost MP3 players out there.Synchronizing both players:Then I focused on Synchronization with iTunes, synchronizing both my regular 40GB iPod and my shuffle intermittently. I didn't notice any interoperability issues. You can own both and synchronize both and run into any issues. 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 (iPod and Shuffle both on one iTunes) both players can synch with the same library.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 and walking.- 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) - you are likely to listen to different types of music 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 more pleasant 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 on. Changed your mind in the middle of your flight? Simply use your laptop to reload from a different list.Definitively a winner as a very convenient second player. If you like shuffling on a regular iPod, don't even think about it and get it as a second player for those times where being light is worth the loss of flexibility.
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.
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!!
This is the best bookshelf audio (and now video: it plays DVDs) system there ever was. It's my third JVC system. They've all been superb. This one has enough oomph for a home theater app. The bass is astonishing. The wireless input feature is cool for A/V wonks (I probably won't use it much). For me the value is having a TINY stereo unit that sound like a million bucks...everything in one itty-bitty enclosure that will still rattle your windows. JVC: the BEST!
Great camera for the price, compact size is a huge plus, battery life is above average, and with a larger memory card (512mg) I rarely need to think of charging the camera or emptying the stick. The video quality is surprisingly good, and the photos are everything I would expect and more from a pocket digital camera. Overall, I am thrilled with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a point and shoot digital camera.
In my film days I shot only with prime lenses and never owned a zoom, the reason being zooms normally have smaller maximum apertures,often incorporate optical compromises, and shoot through more glass than a prime lens. That was then, this is now. Canon has overcome the small maximum aperture with the Image Stabilizer (IS). This means that if the camera tells you you can only shoot a particular scene at f/4 at 1/15th of a second which is very hard to shoot without blur, the IS compensates for the motion resulting from being handheld by actually moving the elements within the lens. The result is you can shoot at a much lower shutter speed and get away with it -- a tremendous advantage for a lens that only goes down to f/4. The 17-85mm zoom range is equivalent to 28-135mm in 35mm. Seldom have I felt the need for either a wider or longer focal length and constantly switching lenses only adds to the dust problem inside the camera. And the image quality is superb as always. Canon optics have been ahead of Nikon optics for many years which accounts for why so many have made the switch from Nikon to Canon. And please don't forget to order a UV filter with it. Put the filter on and never take it off.
The Good:This thing actually does sound pretty respectable. It has a pretty powerful amplifier for a table radio, and for a radio in this price range, the sound is definitely satisfactory.The Bad:The NR31 has a poor quality, non-removable FM wire antenna. External FM or AM antennas cannot be used. FM reception is predictably poor. There is an auxiliary input, but there is no selector for it; your CD player, MP3 player, or other device will be active whenever it is plugged in. Furthermore, FM radio is audible when the aux input is in use.The Ugly:The FM/AM selector is defective. It stopped working on my unit within days. It is now impossible to listen to AM radio on my NR31, and other NR31 owners have had the same problem.I would recommend this radio to almost no one, regardless of the price. It might be worth considering if you don't do any AM listening, but many more expensive tabletop radios are ultimately a better value.
(...) I took my personal MP3 player and turned it on to play in my car, then I plugged in the SILink while the SILink was turned on. When I plugged it into the headphones port, my MP3 player just shut itself off. Then I unplugged the SILink, and my MP3 player just was totally messed up. It didn't turn on for about 30 minutes, and when I finally got it to turn on, everything was messed up - none of the buttons work anymore on it except the "play" button. So I tried it again, only I had the SILink off when I plugged it in. The instant I turned it on my MP3 player just shut down. (...)
Works but case gets very hot.According to Tripp, unit uses about 1A of power in standby mode. Since the batteries are charged most of the time, the power is coverted to heat. The case gets very warm and since I have mine in an entertainment cabinet, it just becomes a 120 watt heating element. I have several UPS units and this is the only one which gets hot. Its a poor design to waste 120 watts of power 24/7. It only takes a couple watts to trickle charge the batteries. Tripp offered to replace it but stated the new one would have the same issue. I would not have purchased this if I knew it put out 100 plus watts of heat 24/7.
This product was intentionally downgraded, so that the FM transmitter will only work if you buy the car kit. Now you can't take it to your office and use with your boombox, etc. Perhaps they think they will sell more hardware this way.However, in the days of advancing electronics we should expect better. Don't buy this product until they change it back! Don't worry, a competitor will soon improve on this situation!
Amazing doesn't even cut it. This remote control is in a class by itself. You can customize it as much or as little as you wish, and it just works.I have an HDTV cable/DVR box that connects to the TV using the component inputs. My DVD player runs through my AV receiver via the s-video inputs/outputs, and my VCR runs through the receiver using the regular analog inputs. With the remote set up, I can:1. Press "Watch TV" and the remote will turn on the cable box and TV, and turn the TV to the comonent inputs.2. Press "Watch DVD," and the remote will switch the TV to "Video 1," turn the receiver on and switch its input to DVD. The DVD player will turn on.3. Select "Watch Video Tape," and the remote will switch the TV to "video 2," switch the receiver to "VCR 1," turn off the DVD player and turn on the VCR. I can control the volume of the TV or the receiver as wanted.4. Press "TV surround Sound" and the TV gets set as in (1) above, but the receiver turns on and changes its input to TV. Volume is then controlled by the receiver.5. Press "off," and everything that was on turns off; anything that was off stays off.There are so many ways to set up this remote to do things as I want it to do, no matter what I want it to do. It really is amazing, and I have only listed some of the "activities" that I have set up.It sounds complicated, and in some ways it is, to set up. But once set up, anyone and everyone can easily use your TV/home theater in ways you cannot even imagine. As if everything were designed to work together in the first place. In other words, once set up, using it is E-A-S-Y! And isn't that the ultimate goal of a remote control?Believe me: with this remote, you really can get rid of all your other remotes. In my case I can get rid of the cable/DVR remote, the receiver remote, the DVD player remote, the VCR remote, the TV remote, the cassette deck remote and the Sirius satellite radio remote. Really get rid of them too (well, put in storage) ... EVERY COMMAND from the originals, not just some or most, can be put on the Harmony remote. Amazing.I have no real complaints, but a suggestion: The web site needed for setting up the remote could be set up a little easier. Not that it is hard to use once you figure it out, but the website itself is a reason for a harder learning curve than is necessary. That being said, I found the site, while occasionally frustrating, very flexible and thorough. Yes, the database isn't as model-specific as I'd like (some listed commands for my TV weren't actually supported by my TV, for example), but once your account is set up and you get the remote basically the way you want, future changes take little time ... just a few minutes. Learning commands from your old remote is amazingly easy, and the website/program lets you know right away if it didn't pick it up correctly. And if you buy a second remote as I plan to do, it will be programmed almost instantly ... unlike other programmable remotes that would take a long time each.I recommend this remote control highly. I plan to buy the new top model when it is released, and will probably wind up buying one for every TV in the house.
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.
thrilled with this machine - wonderful for $225 .. never a blip, good features, picture, and sound on both dvd and vhs. but, much to my dismay, three weeks past its first birthday, it began to power off all by itself. my local repair shop offered to fix it for $180. what a piece of junk. i'll go with samsung from now on. junk!
This is surely good camera for beginner like me with budget constraint. It is value for money. I'm quite happy with the picture quality taken in the night. The date taken is shown on the picture. 6 times zoom is usefull. 5.1 megapixel is more than enough for snaping simple picture.
I ordered two of these for keeping kids artwork neat on the fridge. I had a lot of trouble finding reasonably priced 8.5 x 11 magnetic frames but these are a good value. They look great for my purpose and work well. My only complaint is one that others have pointed out in the reviews and thus I knew before buying - it's not easy to get the paper in and out of the frames. This wouldn't be a problem if you were going to leave the same item in the frame for a long time but I like to switch out the artwork every few days. I followed other reviewers tips and kept the paper that came with the frame as well as a couple other sheets of paper and leave them in the frame all the time. That helps to slide a new piece in and out easier. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase though and could see getting more.
Its worth it but its very expensive for what you get its very small and not that much in it.
I was looking to buy a RioVolt cd/mp3 player because Creative Labs had only jukeboxes untill last month. When I saw this player in the market I just grabbed it 'coz I was confident about getting a good sound quality in this brand [Creative Labs makes audio and video cards]. The sound quality is really good when I connect it to my music system and my car.PROSplays wmas, mp3s, apart from regular music cds; backlighting; 8 min anti-skip/shock feature [virtually skip-free MP3 CD and audio CD playback]; plays recordables and re-writes.Crystal clear Signal-to-Noise Ratio [greater than 85dB] . You can queue your MP3 directories and songs with the smart Program function. 6 Equalizer presets, can see the scrolling artist and song displayed as you listen. It also reads joliet file formats (some mp3-cd players make you change the format to ISO 8.3 format).I feel these features along with a good sound quality is more than enough to listen to songs while you jog or travel.CONSThe batteries supplied can be rechargeable ones. A good pair of headphones could be supplied instead of the earphones...BR>Needs option for remote w/LCD, current remote needs more functionality.Would have been nice if it came with a dc power adaptor. Other than that this is a great buy!
I think it is a pretty good GPS for a price. Very easy to operate, good NAVTEQ maps. Sometimes it might be off by one or two houses but that is a very minor inconvenience.
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've been a radio buff for many years have a large collection and love to do compares . This unit is an Alarm Clock , not truley a &quot;radio&quot; . And the alarm does NOT interact with the radio, its analog ,therefore it cannot turn the radio on as an alarm . Buzzer only! It does not have a DC adaptor jack . It must run on batteries only. It has an earphone jack .No FM Stereo. If you plug headphones in you will only hear it out of one side . Sony could have easily put a mono adaptor inline so you would hear it through both and should have for the price . The tuner like many Sony products has very good sensativity . But , the controls are so small you need the hands of a brain surgeon to fine tune it . If I was travelling and intended on DXing I would NOT depend on this alarm clock . If you want to listen to SW or DX the broadcast band , buy a real radio . If you want a travel alarm clock , buy one that interacts with the radio . At this price this unit is certainly NOT WORTH IT ! I give two stars instead of one because the tuner is pretty decent , however , pass it by !
I have a 2007 Macbook Pro and connect this to my receiver. It has no issues outputting digital audio! I was looking for a mediabridge brand, but did not find any. These cables seem comparable in construction quality as mediabridge cables. I would also highly recommend trying these cables out!
PROS:-VERY comfortable. My experience with other headphones is somewhat limited, but I did purchase the Sennheiser HD-280P a few months ago and found it far less comfortable than the RS-130's. I've worn these for 5-6 hours straight and they were still feeling comfortable.-Sound seems great. I'm no audiophile, but these sound noticeably better than cheaper ~$30 'phones I've used before. They're about on the level of the HD280P's I've used before. As with all headphones, the sound quality is affected by the source and equalizer settings so to be honest it is hard for me to compare.-Wireless Range. I'm able to walk around my apartment and still get reception, although you will get some hisses and quiet pops if you are moving around.-Open ears are not too loud to outsiders. I was worried when ordering these that the "open" style would be too loud to others around me. This is luckily not the case. At a moderate volume (to the wearer), people in the same room ~5 foot away from you wont hear anything. At a loud volume (to the wearer), other people will hear a little bit, but the sound definitely won't travel out of the room. I purchased these to use when I couldn't use my speakers and they fill this role nicely.CONS:-Volume control is too easy to hit accidentally. It is located on the back of the right ear piece in the form of an easily moved dial. I've already accidentally brushed it and turned the sound down, and accidentally brushed it up against other things when leaning my head back.-Bass is not all that impressive, but is adequate.-Range is more like 75-100 feet (but it does go through concrete, underground, etc).-Base station really needs to be up high (on a high shelf or wall mounted at about 6 or 7 feet) to get the best results. I have it sitting about a foot below eye level when sitting and get "pops" that are only noticeable during low volume, but once you hear them they'll bug you. When I move the base station above my head these disappear.-Headphones beep and then power off if there is no sound input for a set amount of time...which is set far to short. I'd guess about 2-3 minutes. I'd rather just manually turn them off (which you can do if you want, but still--the beeps are annoying)Overall:I'm happy with the performance and I believe I will be keeping them. The RS-130's are great for working late at night when you want some quality sound but don't want to bother other people in the next room. The wireless is great and, though you may hear some hisses and pops if moving around a lot, it is still comparable to the wired headphones like the Senn 280P's.
I love these! Have bought several pair. They are comfortable and great for the airplane. Do quite a bit to cancel out background noise. I don't hear well so that is very important to me!
I received my m505 as a birthday gift, replacing my broken but beloved Palm IIIx, so I hate to criticize something that was free. However, I am mad that a loved one paid more than $... for this gift.I realized what a disappointment the device was before I even did my first HotSync. The cheap stylus, which is hard to remove from the handheld and has no weight for writing, was the first tip-off.It seems like a small thing, but the stylus is the primary tool for using the handheld, so it really makes a difference. I hurt my fingers trying to get it out of the side slot and it hasn't gotten any easier to remove with time. Also, my old styluses, which are much nicer, don't fit into the side slot so I can't use them unless I carry them around somewhere else.And what use will I ever have for an expansion slot? The cards seem like a useless gimmick to me, with the possible exception of using a card to back up files when away from your desktop. For me, that's hardly ever.I also don't need more space. Even as a busy journalist with lots of notes and records, I haven't used half of what is available. Moreover: Don't need more games. Very few U.S. cities are available on the travel card.In a way, I wish Palm or some other company would give us something worthwhile in the way of card programs. But isn't the idea of carrying a Palm to streamline and get away from carrying extra things, like expansion cards?Unlike some other reviewers, I am fairly pleased with the monitor, which is a major improvement from my prior Palm. I also like the quickness of the computer. I like the notepad program, too, but I noticed it doesn't work with as much accuracy as it could.However, none of these positives outweighs the negatives and the high prices of these new Palms. I'm sure a lot of people will soon agree and make plans to jump to a better product.
obviously, i don't think submerging it is a good idea and it would be silly to think that's a possibility. i have a water resistant stereo- (marine grade)so, it can withstand some moisture, so, with the cover it can handle not only moisture but actual rain. for me, this is functioning well.
I've been owning this router for three months and it's been great. Stable and good signal. Nothing like cheap ones directly from Verizon.
I saw the price and was concerned, but this is looks to me like the classic American DJ design for the Vertigo. The better older one with the face plate hinge. I like it better than the more expensive chauvet and ADJ versions you can buy now. This is a great deal at $55.00 and even better at $35.00 I just ordered 7 more.If you run Halogen lights above the 100W level (this light is 300W X2) there will always be a duty cycle and they will always get hot, that is why they go on light trees to little Charlie won't touch the hot light. We have always run them in pairs to comply with the duty cycle, but some of our crew have just let them go with really no consequence other than maybe shortening the life span of the bulbThis is good stuff for the money buy with confidence, and until they make the LED versions of this light with more output, this is still the best cheap way to fill a room with lots of color and movement.
Rauf is Imam of a Mosque a few blocks from the World Trade Center site and has been passionately involved in the aftermath of that tragedy, interfaith understanding, and the place of Islam in the United States.His essay is a useful source to stimulate thinking even on matters with which one can not entirely agree. Most contemporary and major historical and social questions about Islam are addressed in a manner and from a perspective that is unique with comparisons to American values and practices and just enough history to provide context.There are some major reasons that disagreement and/or discomfort may be expected that do not reduce the stimulation from reading the book:(1) There will be some small disagreements on details for historians but there are also many thoughtful perspectives that may be of considerable value even for scholars of the subject.(2) The comparisons to American principles will seem forced at times both because they relate to an idealized Islam of moderates and because most of us have been strongly conditioned by Islam phobia our entire lives continue to be fed nonsense by those who should know better and often want to divert us from the real policy issues ("they attack because they hate our freedoms and way of life" as if elections, booze, and bikinis are reason for attack).(3) He does not address the moralistic antagonism against what Muslims (like Right Christians and others) consider to be lewd and corrupt behavior.(4) There is little about the cultural values regarding family, honor, community that are not parallel to the individualistic, sometimes selfish and egoistic, standards of our own society. (To that degree he somewhat idealizes Americans as well as Muslims).(5) The discussion will seem unfamiliar to those informed only by the media with its obsession with the violent ("if it bleeds, it leads"), simplification, and historic ignorance and disdain or hatred of Islam.One who knows and understands Islam will recognize many strengths in this book, not least of which is placing things in what could be called a sociological and historical context.The book is a striking contrast but certainly no more propagandistic than academic works have almost always had an "agenda" and can be very misleading. Often the most promoted and best known is very much product of ulterior motives about which many readers with limited alternative sources are naive. There is an intellectual "Gresham's Law for pundits it seems.The ideas, perspectives, comparisons, and examples should all engage a thoughtful reader to better understand Islam and America too. Reading this book with an open mind is enjoyable and time well spent.
Very nice bag with lots of cubby hole storage. Will hold a vast amount of photo equipment while not seeming to be overyly heavy. Have had one of these bags for several years now and the only thing to say about it negatively is that one of the zipper pulls broke. Not the zipper, as most bags will happen, but the metal pull itself. Even with this minor issue, the bag performed well. That's the only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars.I now have more equipment than this bag will hold so I am moving on, but I will keep this bag handy to carry other things, as it's too good to retire, sell off, or give away.
Please ignore Francis (Frank) Graff's review below. His comments relate to his experience with Amazon's ordering process and not the product itself. To Mr. Graff: This section of the product's website is reserved for comments from those who have direct experience with the product itself. The idea is that this may benefit the prospective buyer's purchasing decision of said product. In voicing your frustration with Amazon, you inadvertently brought down the product's rating. (sigh!)
Not recommended unless you enjoy frustrating tinkering!I have not been able to get the adapter to pair up with my HS820 Motorola headset and while the Bluetooth driver is able to pair up with my Motorola V505 phone, the Motorola phone tools software is unable to communicate with my phone using the Bluetooth connection.I believe the hardware is fine, but the software and user manual are terrible! Broadcom who is the real manufacturer of this Bluetooth part before IOGear sticks their name on it needs to hire some real software engineers!For reference, I am running Windows XP.
I got this today and I'm returning it tomorrow. The printer part is fine, but I do a lot of scanning and I am dumbfounded by what I discovered with this aspect of the machine. First off, when scanning you don't get a preview, you have no option of controlling the size of the scan, or the HSL or any other color/brightness control, nor can you control the dpi. You push the scan button and it scans the whole bed. If your object is smaller than the bed size, too bad. If you want something at 72 dpi (which is all any monitor can "see" so all you use for the web), too bad. If the colors aren't good, too bad. If there's a glare off of something you're scanning, too bad. No options are available. The files end up being large as they're the size of the bed and at 300dpi (the default).When I first tried scanning and didn't get a preview window or any controls, I picked up the manual to figure out what was going wrong. Guess what? no mention of scanning in the 200 page book. When I looked "scanning" up in the index, it told me to look on the cd. When I looked on the cd, nothing. I went to Brother's site and downloaded a manual from there--only to read that you don't get any options on any part of scanning!
I bought this to be a camera case, and it does just that. It securely holds my Canon PowerShot A560 as well as a spare set of batteries. The velcro closure is high quality and I don't worry about anything falling out.I gave it only 4 stars because it doesn't really do anything that any other camera case doesn't do--but then, what else is a camera case supposed to do?
We bought this backpack because my husband recently bought a new digital camera with the extended lenses, etc. We were going to Yellowstone and by carrying this backpack, we could carry his new camera, our video camera, my daughter's camera, and all the associated cords that go along with everything! We even strapped stuff on the outside of it to take on our explorations. Great bag!
I was so excited when I first received this CD player. Apart from the dull logo printed on the clear bluecover, the general look was the key factor that made me buy this CD player and hey, it was also very cheap!However, after the moment you find out that you have to switch on EPS function key each time you play the music, and,after you realize that the headphone doesn't meet the crisp sound quality that others do, it will be too late to return it.I have been using it now for about 3 weeks and the headphone is such a problem and I have been using SONY headphone for a proper Bass sound. Also this blue plastic body of the headphone is very brittle and loose, not fitting yout ears and consequently losing, at least, 1/3 of the volume- wasting more battery power.On the other head, if you check your local electronic shops, OK, they will appear a lot duller than this model, but Sony and Panasonic sell basic CD players at about the same price(with the same or better sound). At least their headphone will never trouble you like my GPX one falling apart within a couple of weeks.I found out today the power adaptor doesn't work any longer though the player still runs alright with AA batteries.Well, after three weeks of trial time and paying that sort of money, I realized that I should have paid a little more to buy a definitely better one than this "Chinese." the good lesson, here, you get what you pay for.So, consider my experiences before your eyes get deluded by its cool blue design.
This is the best hand held gps I have ever used. This along with the mapsource discs will get you anywhere you want to go. It is very user friendly. You don't need to do more than skim over the manual and just play with it for a few days to get the hang of it. love it
After looking at the reviews posted on this product, I was a bit concerned that it would not be able to perform as I was expecting. After receiving the product, I found the setup to be somewhat difficult for my system (which contains a mix of both old and new components). In order to get the Harmony to work, I had to call Logitech customer support twice.In summary, I was very pleased with both the level and abilities of the technical support people that I talked with. Although it took considerable time and multiple reconfigurations of the Harmony, they continued to help me until the unit was programmed to my satisfaction. They also answered my additional questions concerning the use and of the remote and made several good suggestions about using the Logitech website.It is good to see that a product of this complexity has the technical support necessary to attempt to make the purchasing experience as pleasant as possible.
For the price, its a no-brainer to get this, especially for those of us photogs that never get to be in the picture.Pros:* Cheap, just get it. Do it.* No setup needed* Be in the pictureCons:* Remember to set the camera up for this function (On the D-80 its the single/continuous/timer button just next to the shutter release). Sometimes this setting reverts, so make sure every so many shots that its still engaged.* Limited/unknown range. It doesn't appear to work from the left of the camera, you have to move yourself to the right so the infra-red receiver/transmitter can see the signal.
This is a nice player, but this one and a black Zen V Plus2GB Black/Green BOTH have a dead screen after three months. I would send them for replacement but when I contact Creative about the warranty I got this......RMA Fees & Details* According to the data you provided, your Creative product is beyond the standard labor warranty but within the 12 month hardware (parts) warranty.* The diagnostic and handling fee for products returned outside the labor warranty is US$25.00. To continue the on-line RMA process, you will need to pay the $25.00 fee using your credit or debit card through our secure shopping cart during this on-line process.So I have to pay one third of the product price to get it replaced through factory warranty, I don't think so.
Happy w/ prof speed adn accuracy and price of the printer ink - so far so good - plan to use this vendor again!Thx!
After getting over the AWWW of walking into every store and seeing the wall of flat panel TV's, I started to read the reviews and do comparisons between the brands and models and always came back to the Samsung HP-S5053 50" plasma TV for price, size, features, and of coarse picture. I have it hanging on the wall and connected to a Direct TV HD receiver, PC, VCR, and a BOSE 3-2-1 GSX DVD/Surround Sound system. After setting up the TV to all the components I tried to set up the universal remote and after following the directions and trying all the codes I had to call Tech Support. I was connected to "Tier One" support, this level of support is for someone who is to lazy to read the owners manual, They couldn't resolve the remote issue so they put me through to "Tier Two" support who told me the remote didn't have a `code search" option and if the codes I had don't work than it's not going to work go get a universal remote which is what I thought I had. The "picture in Picture" option doesn't work in all modes also so beware of that too. Aside from all that it has a great picture on this TV and Amazon had the best price with an excellent delivery service (which is free).
El paquete llego en el tiempo indicado, y en perfectas condiciones, el producto es de calidad. Recomiendo a este vendedor!.
This travel bag is perfect storage for any collapsible metal detector and all the digging tools you'll need for coin hunting
I bought this kit for my 06 sonata. Big mistake, I tried to install this scosche kit and my single din head unit wouldnt even fit in the hole. I had to trim the edges to get it to fit. The box just barely clips in so if you push too hard it falls back a little. I couldnt stand the way it fit so I trashed it and bought a metra kit. Couldnt be happier with it. It's actually made to fit your car, no universal crap. So do yourself a favor and spend the extra couple dollars to buy a metra kit so that it fits the right way with no hassle.
These little guys are the best. they hold about 30 min of songs and they can be used to carry data. I never will buy anything else again!!!!
Used the plug just last week in England, Wales and Ireland and it worked great. All of my electronics had built in voltage adaptions so I didn't need a transformer, just this plug.
This a good lens and the images are sharp.It works well in auto as well as manuale. I highly reccomend it.
I used this to attach a Canon i860 printer to my Home Network. It worked fine for about a year and a half and about 6 months ago it stopped working. I put some effort into getting it to work again. I reinstalled it several times. Reinstalled the printer on several different computers. Nothing worked. Either the device itself failed or the software has become incompatible with OS updates. I cannot recommend this product anymore. I went out and bought a new Network ready printer HP Photosmart premium to eliminate the need for a separate print server device. The printer cost $119 here in Amazon. It is really not worth the money to spend it on this device. Rather spend the money on a new network ready printer.
I am in no way a computer geek, I had no idea what optical zoom and finalizing disc's meant. But I am a mom that wanted quality home videos of my girls and wanted to spend less than $450. So here is my opinion. I returned my Samsung 164 for this camera. It was the same price but this has the Super Niteshot. The camera is very light and easy to control with one hand. The lens is made of glass versus the Samsung which is made of plastic. The zoom is amazing on this camera, I stood across my kitchen was able to zoom in on the small print on my calendar, AMAZING! I am so glad I took the Samsung 164 back - the indoor quality of that camera was horrible. This is excellent even in low light situations. Very pleased. I was also able to record on the DVD -R's which do not require formatting - just put the disc in and record. Oh and finalizing is just when you are done recording you go the menu on the camcorder press finalize and it does in about 1 minute it says it is complete and your done. Not as complicated as I thought it would be.
Slow and flaky at the best of times, this router's problems only increase when more computers attempt to join the wireless network. Once I had four wireless clients (2 mac & 2 PC) things ground to a halt completely. The router would randomly stop responding and would need to be rebooted every few minutes. I'm throwing this piece of junk out with the garbage and buying a Linksys.
This radio has no radio presets and only a small unlit combination AM-FM dial hidden on the side. The CD function worked fine but any attempt to use the radio was very discouraging. Returned the unit an acquired an upgraded Sony unit that is perfect for my use.
This was an awsome buy and I could not be happier. I currently have over 2,000 songs on it plus every video and picture I've ever taken of my 11 month old daughter and still have tons of memory left. My husband plans on taking it with him when he deploys so that he can have hours of video and tons of pictures of us. Really easy to use and organize. Very very happy with this product.
My purchase of this cable modem was based on the excellent reviews here and the promised $20 rebate. Received it promptly but spent two frustrating weeks trying to register with ATTBI. I first connected it to the sas site as instructed with no luck; I then called and provided the MAC address and serial number and waited a few more days without success. Finally, I called again and worked with an ATTBI tech who was not able to "see" this cable modem from his end and thought that the cable was defective and not performing to standard; apparently it connected to "a rogue server" at the time. In addition, Best Data's charge of $7 for technical support and restriction of 15 days from the date of order to obtain rebate for mail order goods made this modem more costly than first thought. I shipped it back and bought the Motorola SB4100 (now available at this site) and was able to connect the same day.
I very much like this small flat panel TV, it plugged and played per the instructions. Was easy to install and the remote is understandable. The only thing I don't like is the PIP feature. The PIP on my other TV will display 2 cable channels, this one will only show 1 cable channel and a DVD player in the second screen or box if you will. Would rate it a 5 if this feature was like my other TV. Don't need a cable box to get digital signal, which is very nice.
Great cable no issues at all, it is stamped 5E as it should and has the metal cover on the plugs. I have to assume that there is sheielding in the cable.
This thing was cheap, and it did the job. It's not elaborate or even that good looking, but it does its job well
Easy to install on HP Pavilion zv5000z laptop. Second chip is under the keyboard, tho. Great improvement in speed.
I bought the Rio Cali 2 years ago when I was preparing to go to Iraq for my first time. It has performed very well though not without a few quirks!The Good:- Excellent battery life. 16+ hours from a single AAA battery if you manipulate the power settings and minimize the backlighting to 2 seconds per button push. I work mostly at night and I use the backlight, during the day you can turn it off and it will probably get even better battery life. Great for my purposes since I am living out of a backpack over here. This was one of the reasons I bought the Cali. If you are a backcountry hiker or camper or anybody who gets off the grid for a while a player that takes AAAs is great. Side Note: I have bought alot of my electronics with AAA in mind so that I can consolidate batteries and just throw a handful into the bottom of my back pack and know that I am set fora good long time.- Sound quality is way above average compared to many other players. I use some standard Sony Ear Buds or the provided over ear headset that came with the player. The equalizer has good standard settings and a custom option that lets you tailer the sound to your tastes or to specific music, nice.- The small size is great, like it isn't even there.- Dependability. After two years and 14 months in Iraq I think it has passed a pretty rugged dependability test. This thhing never sits n a desk. It lives in a backpack, on my arm or the pocket of my cammies or flightsuit. Gets tons of use in extremely hot temperatures and invasive dust (like talcum powder). I drop the thing constantly or bang it up against things. It has been subjected to vibrations in all frequencies from about 300 hours flying in helicopters. It hasn't given me one single problem!- Physical Interface is excellent. I use it in the dark all the time and the buttons and controls are easy to memorize for no see operation.The Bad:- Software is clunky and not very well designed. You can use the provided software or Windows Media Player (WMP). I prefer the WMP. The problem with the provided software is that it just dumps the music onto the player. No order, no nothing just a jumble. With WMP you must create a playlist in order to organize your data. It is a pain in th rear but necessary.- Scrolling through music can be a pain as you have to basically go forward or back wards through the entire selection as fast as your finger can click. No fancy menus or speedy scrolling.- Another reviewer said that the expansion cards must be loaded with music through the RIo Cali and not through any kind of card reader. I have not tried this so can't comment but it is something to be aware of. Also if this is true the proprietary nature of the software would prevent swapping cards with a buddy who has a different player.Hope this helps.
Somehow the Ethernet cable running about 150' from my office to my house got cut (maybe a squirell, because they once chewed on the main cable line, stopping all reception)and I decided to do it all wirelessly. I had already bought a new Linksys wired router to accomodate my office Vista computer, but the wireless ones in the house couldn't connect, even though they showed 2 green bars. Linksys figured out that my old wireless router was gone, and since it was 3 years old and out of warranty anyway, they suggested a new one. I specifically asked the range of this one; they specifically said that it was up to 300', with 150' optimum. BULL!!! It won't go more than about 75', and that is straight line-of-sight without any blockages. I have now gone for a "range extender" which may do the trick. If it doesn't, it's back to a long Ethernet cable, and this time I'll run it through PVC pipe, and use the wireless router inside the house only.
Works as described. It would be nice if instructions were included instead of having to find the camera manual.
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!
Im not jumping up and down over this, but its a remote and it works. If you want to take pictures of yourself for myspace, but don't have someone to take them, this is the item you need!! Works good for taking family photos as well.
Despite the first reviewers comments, the Keyspan 19HS works just fine with linux. The driver for the 19HS was included in the kernel source a while ago. Standard off-the-shelf kernels (2.4.24 and 2.6.5) work without any patches. In addition to regular usb support, my kernels also load the keyspan and usb-serial modules.After executing "mknod /dev/ttyUSB0 c 188 0", I am happily communicating with Palms and GPSs using the new /dev/ttyUSB0 device.
Opened up the box, inserted the start up CD, followed the step by step instructions, and that was it! My new laptop was on the network within about 5-7 minutes, and there have been no problems at all. Very nice for a person with limited computer knowledge, such as myself.
The case for this is terrible, the little snaps are extremely annoying, and they tear out within a week. So after the case broke I was using this little strap they give you, but using the strap broke off the corner by the battery case. I never dropped this or did anything that should have broken it. It is just really poorly made.That, plus the fact that you have to use MusicMatch, makes me recommend not purchasing this device. MusicMatch is a horrible program.Oh, one more thing. You can only fit about 5 songs on this the way it comes, so you have to cough up another 50 bucks for a memory card. Its not a very good deal.
This thing fit very snug, high quality construction, I really liked this productDefinitely 5 stars
I recently purchased a desktop system that came with a generic mushy, full-travel keyboard, and decided I would like to replace it with a keyboard having a more notebook style (i.e. short-stroke) keyboard. So my search criteria were: full-sized, short-stroke keyboard with an affordable price and good reviews. I finally decided on this Logitech Ultra x-Flat keyboard, and have been very happy with my decision so far. It is very slim and solid feeling, and comfortable to type on. It seems quite well made for its price, and has one additional benefit that was not part of my search criteria: it's actually very stylish and looks great on my desk!
Very good binocular for non-professionals who just want to watch a concert, for example. Fits in your pocket.
Works great! Dropped my active operating temp by 10 degrees and now when I am running very demanding software the CPU hasn't gotten hotter than 175 C while with previous bargain compound it would hover at just below 200 C or shut down if went about 201 C.
We recently just purchased an iPod Mini for Mom, and I think we've all fallen in love with it!The device is VERY light weight and VERY tiny!It's tough for me to compare it to an object of similar proportions, because its kinda in a league of its ownUnlike clamshell-like cellphones, its very narrow and thin in design (meaning it'll fit VERY easily in any type of pocket) --- its so light weight that you might even forget its in your pocketJust take my word for it - its TINYIn comparison to the regular iPod, there is actually a BIG differenceThe bigger iPods are noticeably bigger and weigh more........ although the 15 gig iPod is pretty small, the Mini is still much smaller and more portable to carryI was also impressed with the scroll wheel --- its different from the regular iPod, but I actually like this new button configuration a bit more ---- the buttons, like the 1st generation iPod, lineup around the circle, and they are very easy to press...... its also easy to scroll through songs with the new wheelI also like the fact that the structure is now one piece, instead of two attached pieces, meaning that the iPod Mini won't become loose around the edgesI would've given this device 5 stars, but I gave 4 because ---1. Price --- for $50, I think i would prefer a 15 gigger to this Mini2. No accesseries...... yes, it comes with headphones, but it lacks the remote and carrying case (however, a remote will work just fine with this)3. A couple third party accessories don't work with the Mini4. Disk space ---- as you get your music together, you'll quickly realize that you have much more than just 4 gigs of music (however, iTunes makes it easy to sync differnt kinds of music, and 4 gigs is still PLENTY for any trip!)For those of you who plan to primarly use the iPod for exercising, I highly recommend the iPod Mini --- the seperately purchased iPod Mini Exercise Strap is a great accessory! The iPod Mini will fit very nicely around a bicep or wrist, with no extra weight attached to you ------ doing this with a regular iPod would be toughif you don't plan on doing a lot of exercising with your iPod, and are mostly using it for trips or other recreational purposes, then I highly recommend the 15 gig iPod...... its still a great price, and you'll appreciate the extra room
I bought these speakers to replace some old sony htib speakers I had with my original surround sound system. These speakers blew the old speakers away in terms of sound quality, volume and impact. Even before I hooked up the sub these speakers had sound that you could feel. No distortion whatsoever, these speakers are worth every penny and more for the service they provide. I have them set as my mains in a 7.1 surround sound system and they work great.Now don't get me wrong these speakers are no Bowers and Wilkins but hey they get the job done quite handsomely. For the money I would say they are hugely a better buy.Caution though these are real speakers that have some size so you should know before you get them these are not HTIB speakers by any means. Check the dimensions.
We've had this printer for a couple of years now and got it used/ refurbished from Amazon. It still works perfectly, but it has always been a slow startup which can be frustrating when printing off school papers in a hurry...
Very, very, quiet, sturdy stand, just what I wanted. ALmost not sound except for very subtle noise like a gentle tap. Sturdy cables.
I've got the 6 gig version of the Sansa, the E270. Overall, I'm satisfied with the product, but there are a few annoyances.On the plus side- the unit sounds good. I use the WMA 128 kbps format, which isn't lossless, but sounds close enough to cd- quality that I'm satisfied. (I work part-time as a recording engineer, so I'm moderately picky with regards to the quality of music playback.)I've currently got 280 songs, and they take up about 2 gigs of memory. Plenty of space for a lot more music, more than I'll need for a while.The battery life has been good. I've run the unit for 10 hours, and still seemed to have about the battery life left.Loading songs works well, as long as I'm not doing playlists. When I hook the Sansa up to the computer, it shows up as a USB drive, and I just drag the songs I want into the Sansa folder.I'm not interested in watching videos on the Sansa, but I have tried loading a few videos just out of curiosity. Worked just fine.On the negative side, as I mentioned above, Playlists don't work for me, as I don't have my computer linked to the internet, which you need to have for playlists to operate properly. However, since I have my songs categorized using artist, genre, and album, I have enough ways to listen the music I want.My chief complaint with the Sansa is the 'shuffle' feature. It does not work very well. It will play the same song twice in a row, and completely ignore others in the category I'm wishing to listen to. It's not so big an issue as to cause me to regret getting the Sansa, just more of an annoyance.As I said initially, I'm satisfied with the product. I would buy it again if I lost the one I have.
got it on time, worked out of box.....but did not come with sata cable. still for the price this is a great buy. Still going strong.w/2
The bag seems very robust, and it can fit al my photographic gear (a Samsung GX-10 and six lenses), but there's no much room for much other stuff besides that. The laptop pocket seems useful for papers and other things moreover. The overall quality of the bag seems pretty good, though I've not tested it extensively.
This Is the perfect cd rack.. It's stackable, if you choose to.. It's wall mountable..The best part for me, is that each slot will hold 2 jewel cases, comfortably--that's 90 cd's vs. 45 cd's..Right now, I only have one, but there are more on the way..I Love this CD Rack..
I have a 7-year old Toshiba Satellite Laptop with a Linksys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter in it that was installed by my internet provider to connect wirelessly with their modem next to my wife's desktop unit in a different room about 30 feet way. The connection was very slow and the Toshiba often just froze up. So, I finally got this WRT54GL.Installation was relatively easy, but I had trouble getting my new router profile to stay as the default connection. I went through about five Cisco customer reps in India to try to get things right. They were unfailingly friendly and polite and I believe they tried their best to help (contrary to what I see in other customer reviews). I finally ended up with Christina who re-configured the connection remotely and made the new router profile stay on top as the default. Hurray! I am now twice as fast as before and I hope and pray it will remain like that!It appears to me that Cisco has made a successful effort to improve its customer service.
Fulfillment of this Cisco product from Amazon was fast and hassle free, the unit was easy to configure, the admin GUI is logical and clear, and the option to reprogram the firmware with open source Linux opens up endless possibilities if I ever have the time to really play with this unit. I would highly recommend it for any serious IT hobbyist looking for a replacement wireless router. Also, the price point came in $10 lower than my local computer/electronics store, even after shipping was included.
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.
card works great thanks to it I can use my 802.11N network adapter from old laptop
I picked this up because my MDD dual 867GHz G4 (circa 2002) was particularly slow at converting video to an iPod video format, either MP4 or H.264. What I had hoped was that it would at least match the conversion to H.264 I get on a dual 2.0GHz G5 and I was pleased to discover it was even a bit faster. Computers faster than a 1.8GHz Core Duo will likely be faster than the stick, but for computers where it takes over 5 hours for a 2hr film, it's worth it. The box packaging was really classy, a lot like an iPod. The stick itself is well-made with a simply designed high quality plastic shell, quite unlike most typical plastic USB dongles.What you need to know:Conversions to H.264 with the Turbo stick will happen at about 30fps, or close to that on older G4 computers. This translates to about 1 to 2 hours per long-format (2hr) video.Over the 2007 summer, ElGato was good about releasing a software udpate that included a new preset for the iPhone. The software that's included can do batches of video and even convert DVDs (non-DRM only), but you can also use the stick from any Quicktime Export capable application. For example, you can export from iMovie using the stick's preset Quicktime formats. Essentially, the stick works with any format that Quicktime can open so you can convert to an iPod, Apple TV, or iPhone preset that the ElGato software installs. For converting from MPG, DivX, etc, I found that installing the freeware Perian made the Quicktime and the Turbo.264 much more comaptible with file types.The Turbo.264 needs to be plugged into a USB 2.0 slot that has power, so a non-powered hub like a keyboard USB slot won't do the trick. Also, if it's plugged into a hub, make sure that no USB 1.1 or older devices are plugged in at the same time, just in case the hub defaults all connections to USB 1.1 speeds. This stick really needs the USB 2.0 through-put to achieve good conversion frame rate speeds.Overall, it added the comfort of iTunes ready video conversion functionality to my older mac that will keep it in use for a while longer with the latest iPhone, 3G iPod Nano, iPod Touch and Apple TV. If your computer is on the specification threshold of being able to run OS X 10.4 or 10.5, this is probably something you could use.
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.
I cant believe its taken me this long to hunt for a new router. My old linksys seemed to be flaky and I picked up one of these on the cheap. I've a 1.3" drilled a hole in the lid and screwed ridiculously loud server fan attached to a variable voltage wall wart, even at full juice this dies in the middle of file transfers. I've also put heatsinks on the three ic chips that get hot inside the unit (yes i have that much time)... it's still garbage. Its not heat, so it must be awful firmware or crap manufacturing. Save your time and money and pass on this router.
3/21/11So, I'm pretty computer literate, and I had major problems with the install. After 2 hours with the installation CD and 5 hours looking online, I caved and went to Linksys, who took me step by step through the installation which, if you have never done it before, would have been impossible to do without them. I can't connect through the wifi on my laptop, but i can on other devices (Wii, iTouch, cell) and another laptop, so that seems to be a problem on my end.the lan is extremely fast, as is the wifi on the devices I CAN connect through, so there doesn't seem to be a loss of speed (even 42ft (connected via ethernet) from the modem).Installation is the only thing keeping me from 5 starsGreat buyEDIT: 3/8/2012The router completely stopped working. It lit up and flashed, but couldn't connect to the internet.Contacted Cisco, it's an ongoing problem that has no fix in sight. The router will randomly reset all the configured settings and you have to go in and reconfigure 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.
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.
After several days of intense side by side testing, under a variety of situations I can say, without a doubt, this router is slower than the Linksys BEFW1154 v4 model I was going to replace it with. What stunned me was download tests and page loads across a WIRED ethernet connection. Netgear WGT624 V3 was consistently 50% slower loading pages after doing 40+ measurements on both routers. I can't wait to return it.
The Ipod is my constant companion. I have an extremely large and varied music collection, and am adding to it all the time. My old 40GB model was over flowing and had reached the stage of low battery life. I've had the new 80GB model for about 3 weeks and have loaded about 38GB worth of music so far. Battery life is much improved, screen is very bright. The touch-wheel on the new one seems a bit more sensitive. With the increased capacity I can load music at higher bit rates, 192kbs and above.For a true music hound like me it's essential.
These cans are not as good as my Grado SR80s; however, they are very good. The bass is realistic. The highs are crisp. The midrange is balanced with the bass and highs. I don't transport them very much; however they do fold up and store quite nicely. One thing which I consider a real plus is the metal band across the head. The band makes it absolutely simple to adjust the width, between ears, of the drivers without damaging the headset. For a set of sub-$50 cans these are a great choice. I've heard that the KOSS Sporta-pro isn't as good as these KOSS Porta-Pros. If that is the case I'd stay away from them and get the Porta-Pro instead. Unlike my Grado SR80s these drivers do not require additional amplification when used with my iPod or iPod Touch.
... It is probably the best around for the price. Though it can be sluggish and tempermental, it gives you an unbelievable amount of control. From zooming and panning to speaker tweaking, you can do anything you would ever need to with the touch of a button. The mp3 control is very strange and almost old fashioned, but it puts out great sound. The remote is interesting and takes some time to adjust to, but gets the job done. And the unit itself is freakishly huge (It's almost twice as big as my vcr) but not that intrusive. So If you like having complete control over your dvd viewing and love features galore, this is definitely the dvd player for you.
This is by far the poorest quality DVD+R DL on the market. Failure rate is about 75%. Memorex contracted these discs out to CMC Magnetics. Please don't confuse CMC with MCC, which is top of the line and belongs to Verbatim. These discs will fail in the burn and give CRC, bad sectors, unable to read, invalid type, and other various error codes. If you like expensive coasters, then these are the brand for you. If you want quality DL media with extremely low compression artifacts and nice effortless burns, then go with Verbatim.Memorex will honor a warranty to a point. If you make more than one warranty claim for the same product; say several weeks later for more bad discs, they will not honor it. So beware there too.
Great price - great item - I recommend it. It is fast enoough, and the carrying case is a nice touch.
Do not order this item and expect to get what you see. I ordered the Super High Speed card (RPSDH01GU1A) and what I got was a low quality High Speed card (RPSDK01GU1A). Seems to be some kind of a scam that Ritz is running with Amazon's blessing. Buyer beware. This has happened to me before when you order from one of Amazon's partners, and Amazon will do nothing to help you.
Disappointing as you cannot add to your reminder list. Records over everytime you use.
I purchased this item about 2 years ago and must say that I have nothing but praise. It has to this date repaired over 100 cds which I thought were beyond help.Being a DJ the product has been a godsend and the price was well worth it (18.75). great product.
It does get both my desk tops to work, but it kicks me off line continueosly. I had to write this review 4 times. Not very happy.
I replaced a 30g with this and love it. No problems with responsiveness of click wheel. Love the new software (cover flow etc.). Battery life not completely tested yet, but seems much better than my 30g which was a couple of years old and most likely not holding a charge as well as when it was new. I love the 80g capacity. I'm doing much more podcast downloading now.Highly recommend.
samsung CD-R's are aweful! I thought CD-R technology had been around for so long that it must have matured so that it really didn't matter which manufacturer I bought from. So without thinking I bought Samsung CD-R's. Was I taught a lesson! I never had any trouble with burning before I used Samsung. With these new Samsung CD-R's, sometimes my recording/burning fails in the middle. Sometime the burned CD's become unreadable after a day (stored in normal condition with all my other CD's). Some blank CD-R's make so much noise when I insert them into my driver. After inspection I saw that some of the CD-R's are not flat! And they rub against the top part of my driver when spinning! In three words: DONT BUY IT.
Overall I liked it until it died after about a year of use. I got a system 1 error and from research on the net it appears there is no fix, it's dead. These remotes are too expensive to die after a year.
Great sound quality and a fantastic price!!! I would recommend these to anyone looking to set up a home theater system.
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.
The camera is great. I use it with Skype. Tried it with Yahoo, small picture and low quality. You have to have a fast computer and a really good internet connection to get the best out of it. The full screen video with Skype blew me away. We use it all the time to keep in touch with the kids. The other thing I found was that you should have good light in the room, makes a big difference.
I guess I must be the only one here who thinks this thing just doesn't work that well. It works........but static is a constant problem making your music sound fair to poor. This happens to me about 60% of the time. When it works well the sound is very good....the key is WHEN IT WORKS.
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...
Speakers sound great and are good looking. Bass is unbeleiveable. I have to keep the sound turned partially down due to potential loudness. Blasts of air come out the side of the larger bass speaker(also takes up a lot of space on the computer desk). DVD sound is a bit like the movie theater. I really recommend these speakers. Good quality for the price.
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.
I am puzzled by the angry reviews of this printer. I aquired one second-hand as a back up printer and it has performed perfectly. The disparaging comments about print quality are particularly puzzling as one of the first things I did with it was print, on high quality photo paper, some totally saturated high quality photos shot with my Nikon digital using a professional level lens. The photo of deep reds, ambers, golds, yellows and ochres-of autumn leaves, was clean, crisp and full colored.Documents I have printed have been crisp and clean. Same with copies.Using the machine to print from the camera card of a little SONY P&S; camera did not work when I tried it so I moved on, since I do not NEED that feature anyway and had no time to fool with it.For what I paid, and the $50 cost of two ink cartridges, I can't complain. It is quiet, but a little slow.It sure beats ALL of the HP printers I have owned!! I can state emphatically that I will NEVER own another HP product so long as they produce junk and treat customers with scorn.
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
Product works perfectly and fits my viewsonic display well. I haven't had any issues with video / image quality, This thing even works on my integra (onkyo) receiver.
UPS WAS ON TIME ,,,,THE TV IS THE BEST ONE I HAVE HAD,,,,,,WE LOVE IT YOU SHOULD BUY THIS TV
I bought an LNT1953H about a month ago, and wanted to point out some things that are missed in other reviews or in the specifications:1. While the LCD panel itself is 1440x900 resolution, when you use the TV as a PC monitor, the highest resolution you can use is 1320x768. The unused pixels on the top and bottom are black, and for some reason the Samsung puts grey bars on either side of the image. I hope this is something they can fix with a firmware update.2. Because of the TV's native resolution, it's actually got a 16:10 aspect ratio, not the HDTV standard 16:9. Watching standard HD content leaves pixels at the top and bottom of the screen unused. You can scale up the image, but there isn't a setting that allows you to both fill the screen and keep the proper aspect ratio. Standard def programming is scaled to fit to the top and bottom of the screen, with the expected black bars on either side.3. It takes a surprising amount of time for the TV to power on, at least as long as my old Sony 13" Trinitron TV took (about 10-15 seconds). I don't see why this is, as LCDs don't need to warm up like CRTs do -- my LCD computer monitor powers on in 3 seconds, why can't the Samsung?4. There's an included wall-mount bracket with the TV, but it's not a flush-mount VESA bracket (though the TV does have VESA mounting points). Instead, you fold the TV's base back so it's parallel with the back of the TV, then hook it onto the wall bracket. Mounted this way, the TV sticks out from the wall a pronounced amount.In general, for the $450 or so this unit regularly sells for, it's a good deal for casual watching. I wouldn't buy this unit with the intention of having it also serve as a primary PC monitor, however.
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 live in an apartment so I couldn't use a big sub (I wanted the S12), and I wanted clean sound. I researched tons of smaller subs and I kept coming back to the S8 so I decided to give it a shot. My setup is mainly for movies and it consists of two Energy C3's for front left and right, Energy XL-C100 for center, and bose 161 for rears (soon being replaced with mirage omnisat micros). Mirage and Energy are manufactured by same company. This sub fits in nicely. I have crossover set at 60Hz and the sound is clean. The level can be turned up pretty high before there is any distortion.Love the sub so far 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 an 8" sub. And why they call this platinum, I have no idea, it is like a dark gunmetal gray. Matches well with anything black i.e. not an eyesore.
Very satisfied with this product. I have owned several Kodak cameras and Kodak consistently delivers quality and features with its products. The only negative thing I have to say concerns the easyshare software. For the most part it works well but the built in update feature seems to conflict with Microsoft Windows. I have tried installing it on several machines with different Windows operating systems with the same result. Also, I do not like the way that the program takes control of every picture (jpeg, tiff or gif) file on your machine and forces it to be a Kodak image and open it primarily in the Easyshare software. There are ways around this issue of the way it takes control and opens picture files, but it is annoying to have to deal with.
You will not regret buying this unit. You can save a few dollars by getting this one over the c330 and then pick up a 1 or 2 GB SD card and download all of the maps to the card at one time. Since having it I would recommend a unit that has text-to-speech as when you are in heavy traffic and don't want to take your eyes off the road, that feature would come in very handy. Hearing "Turn right in 400 ft" is ok, but "Turn right in 400 feet onto I64 West" is better when trying to decide which of two side-by-side exits to take. I will also opt for a bluetooth unit the next time. All of that said, I'd buy this unit again as it has worked great. One last thing, I had a problem with the suction mount not coming off the windshield after a month and contacted Garmin and they replaced it gratis. My next unit will also be a Garmin.
I think it's very interesting that this has become such a highly touted video toy. It's actually become a verb ... "I Tivo'd it." I bought my series 2 / 80 hour model two years ago, and have hated it from day one. I finally pulled the plug on it last week, and ordered a MOXI box from our local cable company.Here are a few of my complaints:- First, I'm using this with a plasma HDTV, Digital Cable, and a surround sound system.1. The setup is ridiculously complex when you're using it with the above components. The manual is useless, Best Buy's "Geek Squad" couldn't figure it out, and I ended up scouring online Blogs and discussion groups to come up with a jury-rigged setup.2. It doesn't record in HD, meaning you need to have two different TV Inputs connected (and switch back and forth) to access the Tivo capabilities. This requires two splitters, which complicate the connectivity, and reduce the picture and sound quality.3. It also means there's no recording on the fly. You need to manually switch to a different input and program it to record.4. The reliability has been horrendous, as far as depending on the device to record shows on the right channel at the right time. I've probably got about a 75% hit rate, meaning you can't depend on it to record things.5. Since it doesn't record HiDef, you need to program it to record the "non-HD" channels, and of course playback is then in non-HD mode when you want to watch your favorite shows. Why buy an HDTV and pay for digital cable and the extra channels if you can't record something and have it played back in HD and stereo surround?When I called to cancel the service, they told me that they're coming out with a new model that will record in Hi-Def, but of course they won't give you credit for the $239 and two years of frustration you experienced with the old model.For regular TV and non-digital connectivity, it might be great. But if you've got digital cable, surround sound, and HDTV, it's definitely not.It's going on my company's bulletin board, and I'll sell it to anyone who's interested in it, and will of course provide a full disclosure that I think it's a lousy piece of video hardware.Didn't like it, wouldn't recommend it, never again.
I PURCHASED THIS RADIO TO MOUNT IN-DASH ON MY 1962 GMC P2500 PANEL TRUCK SO THAT I COULD LISTEN TO CASSETTES IVE HAD FOR 40 YRS. THIS RADIO IS OUTSTANDING,EASY TO INSTALL,EASY TO OPERATE,TERRIFIC SOUND,GREAT LOOKS.I RATE IT A 5 STAR .
Fortunately, I have not yet had to use the 1-Year Replacement Plan for Electronics Products $50 to $74.99, a plan that I purchased as more or less an insurance policy because it was so reasonably priced. Generally, the advice I read is to avoid such plans, which usually recapitulate the benefits of most products' warranties. But because this plan was cheap and because it extended the benefits of the warranty, I thought it worthwhile. Having been fortunate enough to have purchased a product that has not yet failed, however, I do not know whether the plan's providers will actually fulfill their replacement responsibilities if I should need them to do so. In other respects, the plan's providers have behaved professionally. They sent me notification of the plan and information about activating it in a timely manner. In fact, I received information from them before I received the product that the plan is supposed to protect. I hope I never have to contact them again. If I do have to contact them, I hope their professional behavior continues.
Love,the 1 USB cable to share amoung the AC,Auto,& just to connect Zune to computer.
I had the older version of Moster FM for iPod. It failed after 5 years. I got this as a replacement. However, it is disappointment.(1) Sounds worse than the older version from the car radio;(2) it fails in the middle and I have to unplug to restore it;(3) when it is plugged, it plays automatically (which is fine but not prefer); however, it didn't stop if I unplug or stop the engine. This cause my iPod to play even after I left the car. The old one worked the other way around.(4) Don't even want to mention the auto scan, it suck. I can pick a better station than it does.Bad news:(5) It won't charge iPod Touch, iPhone, and new gen of iPod Nano
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.
Plantronics M214C Headset with Adjustable VolumeThis headset works very well. The price was outrageously low. My product arrived brand-new, in a sealed box. I ordered it online one day, and the product arrived two days later. I love this product, and would recommend it to anyone who needs to be handsfree on the phone at home or at the office. It plugs right into the side of my cordless home phone.
I bought this card for my Samsung T809 and it did not work. I called Samsung and Kingston and both told me that the other needed to "create a software update on their products". So now I use it for my Casio camera. It's a little slow at loading (I think it's because I have to use the included SD adapter) but it's okay. I suggest SanDisk and Dana-Elec brands, which I've had good experiences with.
My home network has a mix of Windows and Linux PCs. Like some of the other reviewers, I agree that the Windows setup instructions are a bit murky, but I had no problems. Also, the HP Solution Center application is fairly unhelpful, if you need help. One demerit for weak documentation and software.Quality of printing is excellent from Windows, although photos require the purchase of a third printer cartridge. To use it, you have to remove the black cartridge. This cartridge comes with a clip to cover the bottom of the ink well when it's out of the machine.For Linux, you need to get the driver [...]. Quality and control of output are excellent on Linux, as well.Lastly, the built-in web server on the printer is helpful for checking on the printer's status via a network. Many devices have these embedded these days, and it's nice to be able to access the printer via a browser.
This is the second pair of these earphones I've bought. My first pair finally gave up the ghost after about 5 years of use. At one point I thought they were dead earlier--turns out there was just wax blocking the sound hole, nothing a mechanical pencil couldn't fix. These are excellent earphones, great isolation, great bass and good treble. No real major flaws (unless you can't stand 'r' type configurations (as opposed to 'y')).
Having a background in commercial television I did not believe that production on that level is possible at this price level. You will be amazed at the quality. I recommend the memory stick for still pictures and you will need the floppy adapter for the computer. Your stills will be outstanding. Couple all this with fire wire capture and a good editing program (Adobe 5.1c) and your finished product will be excellent. The money to step up to this is well spent.
For anyone looking for a good, reliable, basic radio. This Philips radio is the one. It is smaller than most and comes with a headphone jack so it is really portable. It also has great reception because it has the telescopic antenna.
I went to England. I wanted to take no AC chargers due to the expense and hassles of travel power adapters. I bought this for my iPod and it ROCKED! You gotta love the 7-11 School of Design. You can buy AA batteries almost anywhere in the world! I bought this, replaced the batteries only once over a 9 day trip and listened to the iPod for hours and hours. What a weight/space/aggravation saver!
This Cd Player is the best! It never skips a beat in any cd I play. It is very durable and light. The headphones are cool. It is cheap for a discman. No matter how hard you shake it, it won't skip.Anyway, I find this discman cool!!!
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.
This product works just as advertised. Easy and convenient switching. I am currently using this connected to my airport express and directly to my macbook pro. I usually want to print wirelessly using the airport express but at times I use the switch to scan images from my multifunction printer. This item has met my needs so far.
When I first saw this posted, I thought to myself, "Could this be true?" Could I really save $2,085.80 buying this on Amazon??? At first, I bought 1 hoping that they wouldn't catch the pricing error. Once that went through I bought 2,000 of these bad boys. Ebay here I come! I'm going to make a killing!
This system is in a nutshell very simple and very effective. It is easy to use, looks great, has a very very strong tuner and gets alot of bang for your buck. There may be some others out there that have more nifty CD loading mechanisms but not too many in this $$ range to get the this type of sonic quality. This unit cut cost on mafufacture (plastic v.s. glass, etc) but not on technology. You get Panasonic's legendary MASH converter and circuit technology. Great system if you like great sound not smoke and mirrors.
I performed the following steps to get this router working in a couple of minutes, with no setup CD. These steps will work for any type of computer:1. Connect your Internet modem to the router's Internet plug.2. Use the included blue cable to connect your computer's network plug to one of the numbered plugs on the router.3. Connect the modem to power (or turn it off, then on again), then connect the router to power, then wait a minute for things to start up.You can stop here if you don't care about wireless security (you now have an unsecured Wi-Fi network called 'linksys'). But if you do want security on your Wi-Fi network (you should!), keep going...4. Start the web browser on your computer and go to the address 192.168.1.15. Enter 'admin' for both the user name and the password.6. You'll now be at the router's setup web pages. Click 'Wireless' (to the right of 'Setup').7. Change the wireless network name to anything you want (something unique and recognizable is best).8. Click Save Settings. Once they're saved, click on Wireless security.9. Set security mode to WPA2 Personal, set WPA algorithm to TKIP+AES, and enter anything you want for WPA shared key (this is the wireless network password; for maximum security use a meaningless jumble of letters and numbers, but whatever you pick, remember it!)10. Click Save Settings.11. If you only need wireless, you can now unplug the cable between the computer and the router.Now you should have a Wi-Fi network with the name you gave it in step 7, and the password is what you entered in step 9. Have fun!
I got these to use with my new Marantz cd player. The cables that came with it were not shielded so I got these to make sure I did not pick up any interference.Can I hear the difference? Not really. If you read the packaging it appears that a lot of research went into this cables construction.They work fine and at less than $7 it was worth making sure I don't get outside emanations on my audio.
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.
This product is very easy to install and the shipper made sure I recieved it in time.
I'm sure this is a nice device, but beware that it is not compatible with the Windows 98 operating system. No Win 98 drivers are available anywhere. Only purchase this if you have a newer OS.
I bought this product to update from my older 512mb drive I've had for a number of years (also a Pny Attache, which still works with no problems except that it's a small capacity), and I am extremely satisfied at this point. I did a speed comparison on my laptop and the new drive is more than twice as fast as my old one. There's no extra software needed with this, which is wonderful because it becomes extremely tedious when I have to install software every time I buy a new piece of equipment. I can back up some work on my drive and can take it with me anywhere and can work on it wherever there's a computer available.Of course, the 4gb size for less than $40 makes this well worth the purchase. I won't need to upgrade again for years, and by then there should be drives with 8 times the size available for the same price.
The Kensington Wireless Notebook Keypad and Mouse combo is an excellent product. The keypad has extensive calculator functions and both are excellent for anyone who has a laptop. The only disappointment was that the mouse is a bit small (about half the size of a regular mouse) - it would be well-suited for the hands of a child but is a bit clumsy in the hands of an adult. It's great that both products have an off feature which allows for extending the battery life. I highly recommend this product.
Thing is a piece of junk. Plastic earpiece kept on falling off. I had to put it back on until it finally didn't stay on any longer. Called company and rude supervisor said they would give me another one only because it was under warrantee but I would have to pay shipping and send in money order for more than the thing costs on amazon. Waste of money. Do no t buy in my opinion.
I bought them for use with my Panasonic GS-65 camera. No issues so far, quality seems to be fine.
yes, for 99 bucks the ipod shuffles does seem like a steal, but apple needs to stop portraying their products as simply 'disposable'. E-waste is a serious issue and the fact that apple continues to produce and create new ipods that have irreplaceble batteries is not helping.it is not ok that if your ipod dies, u can simply throw it away and purchase a new one "for only $99." it does not make sense that apple charges you to replace the battery, nor does it make sense that they charge you if you want your ipod 'properly disposed of'.please visit this site and learn how you can help:www.badapple.bizi agree, apple is producing some of the coolest products ever, but why cant they do so while taking the problem of e-waste into consideration?
I listen to music literally all the time, and i needed some sort of headphone that could withstand constant use and yet still be comfortable. These headphones don't look terrible and they sound great. Turned all the way up its almost unbearable noise, and the 3 comfortability settings actually do make a difference. If you want good headphones, that dont break the bank, then buy these
I Previously had the Lifebook 2110 so I know and trusted the transmeta. When I looked into ultralights while the new centrio based looked good. Few would have a built in DVD/CD Drive. The Sharp MP30 is an ultralight that weighs so little I can work evey day on the commute to work and never felt burdened.Pros: Light , small, full featured, expandable (cheaply $120) to 1 gig ram. The 802.11 (super) G has excelent reception. Battery life is as reported. Vidio play is flawless.Cons: Transmeta is not a "gaming" cpu, while I have not tested my favorite game on this system, games tend to fail or be jumpy on tranmeta. Keyboard is a tad smaller than the lifebook I had, not an issue for me, just noting.For me this system spell freedom, I just wish there were more Transmeta 8800 choices out there. I gave it 4 stars because it does not have a extended life battery option, the standard battery is 2400ma.
Ordered it, took about 5 days to get to me, and it's corrupted and cannot format itself and cannot put files on it.
I purchased this RCA product over a year ago, and I am very disappointed in it. The picture will freeze during the movie, followed by a tracking noise like the laser is looking for the track. It will often skip scenes. Since the product is over a year old, I don't think it is worth repairing (probably cost more to repair than replace, and I don't want to replace it with the same product). I purchesed a Minitek portable DVD player for my daughter at about 2/3 the price, and it works much better. I agree with the first reviewer. I, too, will never buy another RCA/Thompson product.
Well, I bought this cable and ran it through a wall. after hooking it up to my AV Receiver, the cable bent slightly and the whole connector broke apart into a unrepairable mess. The connector is quite cheap and will break apart.
I bought one of these two days ago, and unfortunately I'm having the same speaker problems described by the previous reviewer. The right speaker stopped working, and would occasionally make buzzing/static noises. I also noticed an extremely loud and irritating "hum" when I plugged my headphones into the headphone jack. I'm very disappointed, because this TV was wonderful for the first 48 hours -- gorgeous picture quality, amazing sound (for a TV anyway -- not as good as my stereo system, but better than the other TVs I looked at, including Sony). Looks like Samsung may have a lemon with this model. I hope they can fix it, because the design and features of this TV are really nice, and the fact that it's $50 less than a comparable Sony -- and with better audio quality -- is a big selling point.
This is my first digital camera and after doing a ton of research on point-and-shoot models, I found this one to be the best overall. Small enough to stick in your pocket. Picture quality is excellent and in addition to all the automatic features, it's nice to adjust your own white balance and exposure settings. The panorama stiching feature is awesome. I tood a 360-degree panorama and the software stiched it together seamlessly.Buttons are easy to use and menus are intuitive. Digital zoom isn't that great, but the 3x optical is nice. Get it before 1/02/02 and get a free 64MB SmartMedia card with mail in rebate.Movie mode is a fun feature, but in HQ you are limited to 16 sec. clips. In SQ mode it is much higher. Movie clip is choppy, but that's not what I bought the camera for. It's fun for capturing small moments. It eats up space on the card though. About a 16 sec clip in HQ mode is about 4 MB.Waiting for the lens to retract and open each time you slide the cover is fine once you get used to it. The USB transfer cable that comes with the camera transfers pictures very nicely and quickly.Get this camera. It's a great camera for the price and features.
I chose this camera for its high optical zoom and for its little shutter lag and it has not disappointed me. I love it and the photos are clear and crisp.
I bought this mp3 player as my first purchase and my first mistake. The sond is good and plays well, and doesn't malfunction BUT DON'T BE FOOLED!!!!!! It doesn't play any music downloaded from the internet! I talked wiht one of the tech support guy at [...]and they said the player "doesn't support that feature" to put it nicely.Amazon said nothing about this major defect, and it is a rip-off to buy!!!!DON'T BUY THIS JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!
I love everything about this camera except I must say to use a tripod. This camera is just awful if you have a shaky hand. You can't take any "real time" shots.
You can't miss with "the real thing." Combine that with excellent, prompt service and you know you just dealt with "Amazon Folks!"
I was very impressed with this charger. It is actually better than the original charger. It charges the battery very quickly. Excellent product from great seller.
This is a terrible product - Apple should be ashamed of itself for allowing anything as cheesy as this part to remain in production. I've been through two of these adapters. As many reviewers have previously mentioned, my first adapter broke because of the inexcusably thin wire and flimsy connector that plugs into the laptop. The second Apple adapter I purchased just internally combusted,made a popping sound and quit working one day after three months of casual use. This product is so poor that it puts the entire Apple laptop product line in a poor light. Even though I am a big fan of OS X, I would have to think long and hard before buying more apple hardware.
For perspective, I would not have known what a wireless router was if it hit me in the face until today, when I got a wireless internet radio. I found that, gee whiz, I needed a thing called a router to use it. I bought this router, not knowing a single thing about how to use it. I followed the instructions on the CD, and within an hour was listening to my radio. I had a slight problem with configuring my radio WEP or WPA key, called Linksys, and they walked me through the process. (I had chosen the wrong encryption type for the device) they were most helpful, and I was soon up and running!!! Yesterday I did not know what a WEP or WPA was and now I have configured one!!!!! I got an Acoustic Energy AE internet radio and the two seems to work fine together. I am SO relieved!!!I cannot speak all techno talk, all I know is that my stations come in quickly and rarely "drop". I highly recommend this router (and the AE radio) for greenhorns like myself!
I have had this for several months now.The photo prints are excellent when using good photo paper. Very happy with this aspect.The scanning to file/PDF is awesome.The fax took a very long time to get it working both outgoing and incoming. Quality is good.Copying is very nice as well.Scanning from glass v/s ADF is a little irritating. One uses black for black and the latter uses colors for black. I don't like that waste of ink just so they can make me buy more.Not being able to hook up an answering machine and fax on the same line with out the phone/answer not plugged into the back of this machine is almost a deal breaker for many. Works OK for me presently. But in general, this almost precludes it from being a SOHO tool. Cordless phones with the base somewhere else and the printer close but not on your desk and not being able to have the fax always hooked up is very irritating.The ability to scan/copy and reduce, or reduce to multiple images to print on one page is great.Cyan ink died on me before I used even 1/3 of it. Canon sent me out a replacement quick and easy. However, I was still with out it for a few days and you can not print even straight black with out it. I hate mfgs that do this. Not to allow you to use it only as a B&W; printer for the rest of your life with out full color cartridges is a slimy way to do business.I would buy it again, but not if someone came out with the same general product but one that did not have the fax limitations and or allowed printing with out all colors being available.
I bought the Sigma Designs IF 28 300mm F3 5 6 3 DL Aspherical Hyperzoom in January, and have shot around 50 rolls of film through this lens. I bought it because I travel frequently, and often need to go back and forth between wide angles and long zooms and have had to deal with that with multiple lenses and bodies. I hoped that this hyperzoom would be the answer. Four months later, I was looking again for other lenses, and have given up trying to get an all-in-one solution.Starting with the lens' physical attributes: The lens is wonderfully light and small. At first glance, the build quality appears to be OK, but then I start getting rings popping out of position, and the like (the best way to fix it was to jam it against a car bumper!)The quality of the pictures suffers badly from vignetting. I usually stop down my lenses to f/8.0 to avoid vignetting, but f/13.0+ is needed with this lens when you get above 150mm focal lengths. Looking at the slides through a good loupe, the lower optical quality is obvious. The sharpness simply is not there.The final straw... was an increasing tendancy for the autofocus to go completely haywire, forcing me to go to full manual. At times (once every 5 ot 6 pictures), the camera would lock up, and the only thing that would unlock it is to remove the lens and put it back - pointing to bad connectors. Then, a new problem turned up, where the light metering through lens is 3, 4, even 5 stops too low. On the final film I ever used with this lens I was shooting a frontlit, light-colored aircraft in full sunlight with 100 ASA film, and the camera reports a proper exposure of f/4.0 at speed 1/15th!!!Putting the lens on my backup body results in the same results, and both cameras work fine with my several Canon lenses.Sending the lens to be fixed (under warantee) took nearly 6 months.Stay away!!!
Just purchased this router and set it up. While this was the first wireless network I've created I do have experience setting up wired client/server networks. When I followed the instructions, the router would not connect to the internet through my DSL connection. I called customer service and was connected to Victor in the Philippine Islands. He was excellent. Walked through the process of connecting to the web base setup program and told me how to clone the MAC. This is a unique identifier for my PC which the ISP (verizon) expected to see. After that the router worked fine, and I presume it will continue to work well.Generally, customer service is an extremely frustrating process. However, Victor made it simple. It is impressive and commendable that this level of service was provided on a relatively cheap item.
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.
Great card, I can connect my MP3 player and scanner at the same time and have two extra ports for future stuff. Just installed it into in a PCI slot and I was up and running within minutes. Keep it up Startech.
I love this thing!! I got it for my wife for her birthday, and we both use it pretty regularly. The clarity of the pictures are no different from what you get at a photo processing center.My one complaint (which kept me from giving this a 5 star rating), is it goes through gray ink after something like 50-60 pictures. The other two cartridges are still more than half-full (or thereabouts), when the gray runs out. So it can seem cost-prohibitive to have this unit when you have to buy ink every 50-60 prints. But if you are like me, and enjoy the convenience of being able to print pictures from your home, moreso than any cost-savings you could get, this is definitely the unit for you!!Even though it'd be cheaper for us to take our pictures to be printed at any number of stores in our town, I still enjoy this unit, and am pleased with the quality it produces.One solution to the ink problem is to research ink refills - Which are much cheaper, and might be an alternative to the cost-prohibitive ink problem we've been having. We haven't gone this route yet, but we plan to in the next couple of weeks.
Great seller, couldn't have asked for anything faster, better and more reliable! Thanks
It's an HDMI cable. It does what it's supposed to do. No problems.It's cheap...but it's just a cable. Reccommended.
Got the BP-200, put it on (it was a slight pain to get the battery lid off) and immediately felt like the camera was a whole new body to hold. Took it off again and realized that I can't go back to not having the BP-200 on.So, for me, it's staying on the camera for as long as I have my Rebel 2000.And it really did help when I have an external flash mounted on the camera too!
I ordered this item as a replacement for a Duracell DR3 7.2V Lithium Battery. What I get is a Duracell DR9609 7.4V Lithium Battery which is not usable in my equipment.I will not be purchasing from this seller again.
The first thing I saw it's that it fits perfectly on the cam, but later I realize that the material is so elastic that I though that it could be a little smaller (let's say 96% of the original size).Anyway it's a good protection agaist dust and scratches. I would like that it could cover more surface on the camera making holes only where it is strictly necessary
This unit work well for a very short period of time. Nothing extraordinary but it worked and sounded ok. Then it stop reading discs and will cycle through all 5 and display "no disc"Very disappointed in this cd player.
I bought this product for a second time, thinking my first one had failed me after about 3-4 years; however, it was operator error (in other words, me) which caused it not to work. So now for the great price for this machine, I have two working HP All-in-One (which it actually is). This is a great-working machine.
Rio's products are horrible, and the Carbon is no exception. Looks nice, but will break within weeks. The controller pad failed on me, making it half useless. Not to mention that the battery is not replaceable and so when it dies in 1-2 years, so will your Carbon.
The polarizer filter function itself works as expected. Turning the filter is not very smooth as if there was no lubricant. I would not expect it to be greased but maybe some graphite or other lubricant. Also it is a very thin frame, which can either be good (for wide angle lenses) or not so good because the lens cap is just hanging on by a thread and will not fully seat. I have a Canon lens cap. The price was right.
I bought this unit for my car, but it is so cool that I take it to the office too. Downloading the software is easy and the manual is straightforward. This is a lot more than just a CD player and the listener options a very cool. It looks nice and has a solid feel. The sound is what its all about and although I'm no expert, this unit delivers true quality audio. The equalizer allows you to adjust the tone to your liking. I've listened to Regular CDs and CD-Rs and both sound great. I haven't gone running with this unit(yet) but it seems to handle jostling and bumping without skipping or stopping. Even though I didn't buy this with the thought of running with it, I am tempted to give it a try.Downsides are:The car cassette is noisier than it should be, someone somewhere has to have solved this problem by now.I'm not a huge fan of ear bud style headphones so I just ordered Sennheiser PMX 60 headphones. Of course when I bought the unit, I had no intention of listening to it anywhere other than in my car so the headphones weren't a concern.If you are on a budget, I recommend the ChromeX. If cost is not a huge concern then take a look at the whole iRiver line.
This stereo is great..... Ive had it for 4 months now and hasnt failed me yet. Sounds clear, great bass without the distortion, the buttons are all in the right place and are not too small. The CD has not skipped on me yet, my cassettes arent eaten up. Very easy to use, I am happy with what I got.
great little camerathe zoom is just enough for most peopleneed to buy extra memorycan't beat at this price
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.
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.
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
This is one greate item.I have been looking for a portable navigation system that can also serve as media player. This little thing plays MP3, Movies, and photos.Here are some pros and cons:PROS:- Plays MP3, Movies, Photos. This gadget can be your MP3 player.- The battery lasts upto 5 hours. I've tested this. The map and the traffic alerts works like a charm- Touch Screen. It makes menu navigation MUCH MUCH easierCONS:- Movies have to be converted into mp4 format and the software that comes with it only can convert one at a time!!!- There is no screen saver feature when using it as a MP3 player. I think the battery can last longer, if the screen can be turned off- There is no screen lock, which means if you have this in your bag or in your pocket, the screen buttons can be pushed accidently.
Yes, she does have a price tag on her doesn't she? But, if you use your computer as a media center it is entirely worth the cost. I've had this set for nearly a year now and it has become indispensable. Looking back at other reviews, I vaguely recall the need to adjust to the curved design in the beginning, but I constantly change back and forth between my laptop (which couldn't get flatter) and the wireless keyboard with no trouble.The battery life is really awesome. Lengthy documents can be typed from the comfort of your couch without worrying about the signal cutting out and, as long as you put the keyboard and mouse on the charger/USB hub at night, you'll be fine for the next day (provided that you do occasionally sleep). The set does take up one more slot of the precious surge protector, but I see that as a perk. I like that I can charge the peripherals when the PC is off; usually if the computer is on, the keyboard isn't close enough to be plugged in and charging.Media center controls are located on the left hand side of the keyboard which is a Godsend when your watching a download or streaming video; you never know when the volume will spike without warning and it's nice to have the controls handy.The back lighting is nice (if a little eerie) and will sense you from a few inches away.The mouse tends to eat batteries a little faster, but I've still only had it get finicky a handful of times since I've owned it. The mouse has nice extra side buttons which default function as a browser back button (left) and a magnification (right). You might be surprised at the applications which will accept the command from the back button. It is definitely not limited to your web browser. I've seen other reviews mention awkward placement of the buttons, but the only issue I've ever had is occasionally tapping the magnifier when I first go to pick up the mouse. My boyfriend has reportedly similar experiences. One of the factors in any mouse purchase at our house is the size of the buttons since he has fairly large hands and I have rather small ones. It is very nice to find a mouse and keyboard the accommodates both of us.The install was fairly painless for us, but you will have to spend a few minutes on it. Just follow the directions, and account for set up.Of course the software offers you the opportunity to program additional hot keys and again, it's a pretty painless process.All in all a very satisfactory purchase. It's worth the expense if you want any serious mobility with your input devices.
Originally, we planed to buy Sony P9. However, when we tried both of them at Fry's, we knew that Lumix LC40S is exactly what we want! We have been using it for couple months, its performance is amazing! It can also take movies! Two of my colleague had just bought the same model as mine. They both feel happy with this product!
a Quality product, for a low price. Stores like Best Buy make a killing selling these Hi-Def cables, but in reality I found a 60+ dollar HDMI cable for about 8 bucks online.
This will be a review that won't get bogged down in camera terms and will just be in real world speak.I bought this lens over a year ago here used , my first used lens buy at Amazon and I was worried about what I would get.This lens didn't let me down.People love to compare it to the 70-200 L lens that is $100+ more new or used but being on a limited budget I needed the most bang for the buck and after reading hundreds of reviews went for this lens.The build is nice , solid and it takes sharp photos that are clean.I used it on an Rebel XTi body that had over 250,000 shots on it and I have done 25,000+/- using this lens- most are keepers. The only bad ones are ones I misfocused on or forgot to turn the IS back on after being on a tripod.99% of the time I use manual focusing , so I seldom used the autofocus features but when I have , if there has been good lighting , it focused quickly and most the time correctly.I have had a couple friends try mine and both have been happy enough to sell off their old 70-200L F4s to buy a new copy of the 70-300 - mainly because of the extra reach it gives you.I love this lens and while I have recently up graded my camera body and walk-a-round-lens (24-105 L ) I am planing on keeping this one in my kit for years to come
This transformer can cause big noises during use. I ordered this product to power a 1000 Watt appliance which requires 220 Volts. During each use, for at least 2 to 3 times, the transformer needs to generate big noise to power up the 220V appliance. Very disappointing!
I purchased these headphones because of the number of very good to excellent reviews I had read about them. They haven't disappointed me, as I've found the sound excellent, simple portability, and at a value price.
My intention when I was finally ready to purchase a camcorder was the Optura 85. I had picked it over the ZR 400 for the accessory shoe and flash. However, given that our vacation was a week away, the Optura would not have been shipped until well after we returned.We took the ZR 400 on our trip to Disney World and it performed very well. Outdoor video was great. Indoors it performed quite well. In the Playhouse Disney show it adjusted well and captured the show with great resolution and focus.I was also looking for a camcorder that could do analog-digital conversion and this function has been excellent.It only looses a star for a touchy on/off switch. I had it in a camera bag with my digital camera and somehow it got turned on in the bag. I captured great audio of the "It's a Small World Ride," but no video.
Every so often, a product comes out with a new feature that is so elegant and useful that you can't help but ask how nobody ever thought of it before. The built-in USB on these Sandisk Ultra cards is one of those features.There's nothing interesting to say about the memory card function of this product. It works, period. It's as fast as advertised, which isn't super fast like the Sandisk Extreme but is certainly much faster than needed to sustain the 2.5 frames per second that my camera can put onto it. The USB function is so useful, though, that I would have bought it just out of principle even if it were not as good a card or if its price weren't so incredibly cheap.
My iTrip didn't do anything for me for the following two reasons:1) The charger doesn't charge the iPod nano and still drains down its battery.2) It's nearly impossible to find an empty slot on the FM spectrum. Neighboring stations are always breaking through and adding noise. I bought a car charger (in this case I bought the Sony one through Amazon; no opinion on the other brands) and the sound output is so spectacular compared to the iTrip. Very good thing that my car is equipped with a cassette player!
POWER CORD FAILURE, WON'T LAST. EVENTUALLY YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO TURN ON YOUR LAPTOP, THATS IF THE MOTHER BOARD DON'T FRY FIRST. HP COULD CARE LESS, THE'LL FIXED IT ALRIGHT FOR BIG $$$
If you want a small, pocketable camera that shoots good stills (1.3 MP) and does QuickTime Movies, this is it. Not much to look at with NO LCD finder, but stick in a CF card and shoot all day. Then see your shots when you get home. No real zoom, but a nice little shooter. Some &quot;shutter delay&quot; and no half-step to firing that locks in the exposure. Still a good value.
I got these cuz they were supposed to have epic bass turns out its just loud muffled high frequency bass that makes your ears hurt. You have turn the bass down if you wanna listen to music for long periods of time, which defeats the purpose. They are made of the cheapest quality plastic! You'd think there something you'd buy at a gas station! and the cord is made of cheep vinyl instead of the rubber that most headphone cables are made with. Skullcandy inkd have much deeper bass and more balanced sound that does not make your ears hurt after long periods of listening. Hesh are much better quality plastic and have a braided cable and sound that you can turn up without destroying you ears. I recommend inkd for bass and Hesh for over ear listening if thats your thing. Anyone who thinks these have good bass have never heard good bass.
The Zune is my 5th player. My first was a D-Link several years ago. The Zune is the best one yet, as one should expect. The playback quality for music is excellent. The video resolution is acceptable even when stretched to play on my 65" TV. My ONLY complaint is about the Zune software, not the player. Like iTunes, the Zune software is annoying, irritating, and does not let me have enough control, but it is a relatively small price to pay to use a player the quality of the Zune. Also, the accessory kits were very useful.
I have used various brands of DVD media without a problem until I bought a 50-pack TDK DVD spindle. My DVD recorder is unable to record on TDK and rejects all my attempts. I pop in a Sony disc and it works perfectly. The TDK company isn't very responsive either,TDK 16X DVD+R 50 Pack Spindlesuggesting only that I ship the discs to them at my expense for their examination. Do not buy this product.
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.
The wireless of this device works perfectly without any problem connecting to the internet without having Ethernet cable connected to the laptop.
This is the second I have bought for my children and their 13 inch laptops. The handle is very sturdy and the zippers are tough. I would buy again.
Solved a connection problem with a Palm Z22 that began with Win7 64 Bit, which made USB connections to older devices impossible!I tried another, highly rated converter, which did not work. This one installed instantly. The provided software was not needed. And the connection is very fast, much more than I expected from an IR device.I am delighted with this product.
Many of them have pockets on the sides and are way to complicated for quick and easy access which is exactly what you want when you see a great shot
bought this accessory for my son. it is just what you need if you want to be in a group pix including yourself. great also to eliminate "shakes" when snapping the pix by hand..your Nikon has all the features to accomodate this control just be sure you have the correct model. was surprised that the cost was so reasonable...a real asset to your camera...definitely recommend.
My wife loves the pioneer 25 disc (cd) holder. Plugged it into our Bose radio and she loaded it with 25 Christmas discs. Set-up was easy and she is ;now playing Christmas music all day. Loves it
i got this sub hooked up to the alpine mrp-500 mono block. it hits hard i can feel my hair vibrate when i make this thing pound. ive had mine over 2 yrs and it still has the same clear response. nothing has shown any kind of wear'n tear. u can get some nice excursion while keeping a solid smooth sound. it has a Kevlar cone, so in three words, it's bullet proof, tough and prepared to take a beating every day for yrs to come.this puppy has made my rear view mirror fall off in more than one occasion. i fixed this by gluing it on with gorilla glue. a plus is thats it's easy to clean, being in a trunk a couple yrs it might get dirty, i just took a wet rag to it, this thing can really hold it value.
Had these babies for about 2 years now and still they are holding up. Bass is really deep and sounds full, trebles are perfect. I dont usually write up product reviews on amazon but recently I've found Amazon to be a very reliable purchasing option for electronics and video games! So anyways you're doing the research and your shopping comparisons. Stop right there. Pick these up. I've seen them on sale as low as 31.00 JUST BUY THEM they wont disappoint you, plus you kinda look like a character from Tron when your wearing them ;)
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.
excellent picture qualityeasy to operateget 64 or 128 MB memory stick to go with itIdeal digital camera for family pictures and travel.
This Silicone 1st/2nd gen Ipod Nano Case is great!Inexpensive and does what it is supposed it do! Perfect! It's lasted me about a year and a half now and I am just now writing the review, oops, but I figured I'd give it props!
I bought those headphones after a long research and when I got them I was not disappointed. Great sound, very comfortable, a great deal for their relatively cheap price!
This is the exact same thing that AT&T offers for $30/$40. Works extremely well.
This is a very well designed and compact camera. The Elph's well designed size allows it to fit anywhere, (i.e. handbag, pocket, and glovebox) easily and effectively. Therefore, you want to carry it more, and take far too many pictures. As a result, of Cannon using APS technology greatly enhances the clearity of the pictures, along with the additional processing price as well. The &quot;H&quot; setting or HGTV angle Cannon uses though greatly distorts the edges of picture, one is taking. Lastly, another negative I have encountered is the length of life the Lithium (Expensive) battery has a short life.In spite of some of Elph's shortcomings, I am planning on purchasing a 2nd Elph for my mother, since it is a very convinent and easy to use device.
This is just another excellent quality Linksys product. The WCG200 is a cable modem/wireless router (all in one). The Router settings can all be configured through a standard onscreen setup. All I had to do to be connected to the internet was call my cable company and give them the mac address.I've owned this unit for approximately a month with no issues whatsoever. Also, it comes with an sma jack on the back meaning you can purchase a different antenna for it if you want to adjust the range.Great Product, would highly recommend!
Pros:SmallLightGreat UICons:ExpensiveOnly 4 gigs
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.
This Wireless Remote is incredibly handy.No more messing with timers and running back and forth. Self Portraits in Photography is my specialty, and this little guy was the perfect addition to my camera family. It is a little bit small... I tend to lose small things. But, on the plus side, you can easily put it somewhere where the camera won't see it!The Ml-L3 actually went through the washing machine in the pocket of my jeans once. Surprisingly, nothing was damaged and it still works like a charm. Feels good in the hand as well. Great product! I recommend it for every photographer. I used it with my D40.
Sony is currently the only manufacturer making DVD-RW camcorders and apparently they haven't perfected it. I bought mine for almost $1,000 and have had to send it to repair twice, sending it AGAIN as the finalized DVD's all SKIP!!! The DVD's are also very expensive, only hold 25 minutes of video and although RW's allow you to re-record you cannot edit out certain clips and record over those. I am truly disappointed to have bought such an expensive defective camera, and what's worse is the terrible service I have received from Sony. They will not return my money, and will not give me a new camera. Recently I learned from an employee at another store that MANY customers return this model for the same skipping problem. Sony must be aware of this yet continues to con people out of their money. The most they can do for me is issue an "exchange" someone else's defective camera...and that's not guaranteed...so here we are 4 months later...with a defective camera having missed out on precious family memories...going through hassle, time & expense of continuing to have to contact Sony, ship back, test, retest etc. Save yourself the aggravation...do NOT buy this product.
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!
I have several pqi cards and love them! No hassle, no problems, no lots data with 1gb of space available.
Everyone who's tried to watch TV, play Xbox 360, play Wii, watch a movie etc. at my house has complained about all the remotes. I've resisted getting a universal remote because the ones I've tried in the past never worked well enough for me to put the other remotes away. I've heard good things about Logitech's Harmony remotes, but they are kind of pricey. When I started streaming movies on my Xbox 360, I decided to check out the Harmony remotes again. Well for $69 the Harmony for Xbox 360 seemed perfect.Setting it up was a breeze. It now controls these devices:Mitsubishi TV, Pioneer AV Receiver, TiVo PVR, Motorola Digital Cable Box, Philips DVD player, and XBox 360. I added my Nintendo Wii, but unfortunately Nintendo uses bluetooth so the Harmony can't control it. On the plus side, I was able to create an "Activity" for playing Wii which changes the TV's video source properly.Speaking of Activities, this feature works great. As you would expect choosing an activity like "Watch DVD", turns on the TV, makes sure it is on the right video source, turns on the AV receiver, makes sure it's on the right audio source, and turns on the DVD player. Each activity will have the right combination of buttons controlling the various devices correctly. For instance, after choosing the "Watch DVD" activity, the volume buttons control the AV receiver and the navigation buttons control the DVD player. Also, the LCD screen displays custom soft keys pertaining to watching DVDs (Eject, Chap+, Chap-, Zoom, Subtitle, Audio, etc).The software works really well. After you enter your devices and choose the activities you want programmed, it walks you through updating the remote. Customizing devices, activities, buttons, etc. is really easy. The default activities work great, but I've been tweaking quite a bit. The software saves all of your configuring so if you have to replace or upgrade your remote you can just transfer your settings.As you can tell, I really like this product. It has made my life so much easier (and visiting TV watchers happy too).
HP products are horrible. After about 2 months since purchasing the laptop, something broke and I couldn't use it without the battery in it. So the battery was depleted quickly. Then the power connector on the back went loose, so I had to put up with constant interruptions because I had to always jiggle the power connector in the back for the power to get back on. After a while nothing was working. So I sent it for repair just before the warranty expired. They sent it back and they didn't do anything to fix it. I called customer service again and they told me to send it back. I also purchase a new extended warranty to keep them working on it. I wasted about a month on their incompetence and deception before they called me and said I have to pay for the motherboard because the motherboard is not under warranty. That was the first time I ever heard this. So now I am trying to get the money back for the extended warranty I paid for nothing. Customer service wasn't rude. But the company engages in deceptive practices and makes bad products. Too bad I couldn't give a 0 star.
Purchased the Garmin Zumo 550 to mount on my Harley. Exceptional product. Simple to use even when riding with gloves. Love the ease of transfering from Bike to Truck.The Unit comes with all the Hardware, Chargers, Mounts and Cable needed. Nothing else to buy. Very acurate. Bluetooth capable as well as storing Music. If your interested in a great one time purchase, I recommend the Garmin Zumo
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.
Good selection, accurate descriptions and reasonable prices. Well packaged and timely shipped. I will continue to buy from this vendor and reccomend them.
I bought this model from BB in mid Dec & I would recommend it to anyone replacing their desktop. I installed xp pro + sp2 full version and contrary to other reviews I have had NO problem with hibernation. It burns dvd's & cd-r's very fast & efficiently. Mine has not locked up in hibernation mode. The software package is ok, but I use my own software to create & burn dvd's. It is fast, dependable (so far) great screen size & so far the best all around laptop I have purchased. I did a lot of research on this one. For the money, you get a lot. Big HD, Dual dvd burner in dvd+r( dvd-r dvd+r in single layer) All I will do is upgrade the RAM to 1 gig. I am very happy with this laptop. Think of it this way, my old vaio I bought 4 years ago cost $2400.00 and could not do 1/2 the stuff this one can. No burner, different screen, slower cpu, and top ram was 512. But it could play dvd's. It is still running, my son has it for his job- works great. The only maint I did was about a year ago the hd went-not Sony's fault-this happens. Replaced it & no probs. This pcg-K35 is a buy at $1399.00 with the $250.00 rebate. I highly recommend it.
Love It! It was exactly what I needed. Not too complicated. I hooked my laptop to one side and desktop to the other. I had to share a scanner, external hard-drive and printer. My usb air-card is a direct connect. I had piggy-backed everything else into a powered usb. works fine!
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.
Overall, this tv is a very good second tv for the bedroom. The main thing I would like changed is that the on screen information for the channels is very small and I have trouble seeing the on screen info without sitting up in bed and leaning forward. I'd also like it to continuously show the time, but it doesn't have the option of leaving any info permanently on screen. Also, because it is up higher than the bed, some of the channels appear dark, but I think that's a problem with all lcds. There's none of the white light bleed other reviews talk about. In fact the blacks are very black.
I have two of these cd players and can, thus, attest to the complete hit-or-miss quality as to build between units. One operates perfectly without a single flaw, even after eight months of regular operation. The other has a poltergeist inside of it that often prohibits the changer from playing one disc after another or letting random play play more than three or four songs before stopping and occasionally making an unfortunate clunk in the physical rotation of the cd platter (although, it has yet to fail a year and a half after heavy play). Nevertheless, I would readily purchase another, without a single hesitation. Why? The sound quality cannot be beat in any price-comparable units. The rest of my audio gear is high-end, specialized equipment. Cds I do not bother with audiophile gear because they function as background music, not for close-listening enjoyment. But, I know what good sound is and I still want it to sound good. The Onkyo changer has a sound quality that rivals entry level audiophile players that begin at the $500 mark. So, if you want superior sound cheaply, take the risk with this player.
Even though many say that the Koss is not worth it I have had no problems. Well one I can say that it won't read my CD-RW's. It reads my CD-R's just fine. I burned them with Easy CD Creator 4 and never had to change any settings. Right now I have a CD-R with 240 songs encoded at 160kb and it handles them fine. The sound quality is great other than it declines when the bass is turned on but not badly. For me it works fine for school and car rides which I use it for. Highly Recommended.
Note this WILL NOT WORK WITH A MAC -- but it's a tidy little webcam with its own carrying case and despite Amazon's attempts to get you to buy an additional microphone, it comes with one included. Have communicated with persons using one on their laptops and video is pretty decent.
It works well as a standard gigabit ethernet switch, but if you are looking for jumbo frame support you really should look elsewhere. It works well as some other reviewers on other sites have said up to around 6k packets, after which packet loss starts to increase. Additionally you can find analysis of this switch online showing blocking after about 4.5k packets, with a performance cliff around 7k packets. This is exactly what I saw, and would cause my fairly expensive Intel e1000 NIC to reset its own port back to 100 mbps. According to what I've found online there are actually two models, so it could be this problem is only with the original model (which I purchased in 2007). Anyway, I replaced this switch with a managed gigabit dlink switch and now have no problems. Anyway, it works well if all you want is regular gigabit, but stay away if you need reliable jumbo packets.
This radio was highly recommended by our local news and weather station. After reading several Amazon reviews, I bought 2 from Amazon to cover two totally separate locations. I think the WR 100's I received are well made and have very useful features. The antennas on my units are sturdy. They have AC adapter main power with 3 AA (not included) batteries for back up. This allows one to unplug the unit and move it from room to room, if so desired. They have a separate On/Off switch. The unit can be unplugged from the wall and turned off until needed-think office, shop or some location other than primary. This will allow preservation of the settings and the battery power without drawing AC power. The alert notice area can be as broad or narrow as you wish to program. The directions are reasonably simple and straightforward for setup and alert programming.
These earphones work pretty good. One of the rubber cones that go in your ear has come off on the set I have been using though. It seems that that part is a little flimsy.
I ordered 2x1GB Kingston ValueRAM (KVR266X64C25) 333MHz PC2700 DDR DIMM Desktop Memory for a Dell Dimension 2400. The order arrived in a timely manner and was 2x1GB Kingston 333MHz PC2700 DDR DIMM Desktop Memory but was model (KTM8854/1G) for an IBM ThinkCentre Desktop. On top of that, there was no accompanying statment saying that a KTM8854/1G memory stick is compatable with a KVR266X64C25 memory stick.It was after much trepidation and searching on the internet (to see if these two cards were interchangable) that I finally bit the bullet and just installed them. Everything worked fine! I only wish this vendor had included a short statement saying that eventhough the product sent was not as ordered it was 100% compatable. The vendor did include instructions for RMA processing so I'm sure they would have replaced the memory if it had not worked, but that was of minor comfort.
The palm M100 is a great product ! I feel for the average user the memory is just right. I have a few games and some other larger programs and still have plenty of room for more. I like the option of being able to add a faceplate even though they are a little pricey. I was able to use this with no problems right out of the box. I like the new cable instead of the cradle because it takes up less room and I can place it anywhere. The sound is good and the glow feature works great. If you're new to the palm and you want a good overall product I would suggest the m100.
I like to play with old technology .... had a pcmcia &#34;CLICK!&#34; drive and wanted to mes around ... these discs worked fine and were in good condition and the price was right .....
Great deal on used modem. Works like the one I bought with my Mac 10 years ago. It will keep the Mac working a little longer to save me money.
Why pay more than this for other HDMI cables that cost $50 and up ??This one works perfectly (between my Philips DVD and Sony Bravia TV.)No complaints at all.
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.
Amazon recommended this cable for Onkyo CS-445 CD Receiver System and PSW10 Polk subwoofer....wrong cable!! needs to be a single on receiver side and a right and left input on the subwoofer side....This cable is single on both ends....
This Audiovox product (made in China like everything else these days) is neat and sleek looking. It's obvious some other reviewers failed to read the owner's manual for this antenna before trying to use it. This antenna CANNOT pull in a signal that is not there. In other words, if the radio station is not beaming a signal to you, this antenna can't tune in the station's signal. It passively receives signals that arrive at it; it doesn't fly through the airwaves grabbing distant signals from outter space. According to the literature, this antenna is should help bring in weak stations that are no more than 50 miles away (and broadcasting in your direction).Keep in mind, this antenna will make a weak AM radio signal stronger. If you hear a weak station with static, when using this antenna you will probably hear a strong station with static. It strengthens the radio signal that it tunes in...it does NOT clean up that signal for you. A good, large antenna brings weak signals in stronger. Think of it as passively collecting more of the radio waves that "fly" to it (imagine fly paper)...Proper TUNING is what clears up static (assuming your radio is of good enough quality to properly tune and separate frequencies).In the box, you'll find basically 3 things. The tunable loop antenna, the instructions booklet, and the external connetcion wire.The wire has a mini (1/8") male, mono jack on one end and 2 bare wires on the other. If you have a radio like mine that has a 1/8" female jack (as does this antenna) then this wire won't easily work for you. You'll have to splice a male 1/8" jack to the bare wires before you can plug it into both the radio and the antenna. I found this disappointing given my radio set up, but it may be useful to more peope the way it is.The instruction booklet is in English and is simple and straight forward. A monkey in a space suit can understand the Owner's Manual (if it can read English, of course).This antenna is better looking than the Select-a-tenna and is a tad bit smaller too.Overall, I recommend this antenna as a low cost way to get better AM radio reception.
This is the 2nd Jvc reciever I have owned and I only bought this one so I could hook up even more things ie the digital side of things. I have had no problems with speakers in all modes ( be sure to set them up for size etc.) Neither have I had problems with vcrs etc even though it is a Sony. On screen programming is a useful extra. I have noticed that this reciever is a lot easier on my speakers even with the sound cranked. Ps Dont think much of Jvc vhs players tho
I have tried saving money by buying generic inks for my Canon i9900 printer. Believe me, in the long run those pennies saved just bought me aggravation. That's why I was so pleased to find this set of genuine Canon inks being sold by Amazon. I will never buy generic again, knowing that I can have the "real deal" for such a great price. No more colors that are off, no more clogged heads. Thanks Amazon!
They didn't send me 3.5mm Stereo Male To 2 RCA Male Cable 5 ft. I got 3.5mm Stereo Plug to 3.5mm Stereo Plug 12ft.
I'm pretty satisfied with this camera. I originally was going to buy the 360, but I switched to this one because it includes the zoomThe Olympus D-460L is very easy to use, and produces great shots even in normal quality. Battery's life is OK for me.Perhaps the only complaint is that it doesn't include a purse that allows to protect it
I haven't had any problems with this router. It does what it is supposed to and the support that comes with it is great. Easy breeezy to install as well.
i am incredibly dissabpointed in this product. Loads great, great capacity but what does all that matter if the buttons don't work after 2 months. Please check out consumer affairs for this product before purchasing. $228 for 2 months use? who needs it.
great mic, easy to use and it has a long cord so u can wire it pretty much anywhere, USB, modern techonology, its served its purpose well.
The first unit I received must have been defective as I could barely make it from one floor to the next (10-15 ft), even with the VR2 cranked. I contacted C Cranes tech support, who immediately sent out a second unit and a prepaid return label for the first. Plugged it in and WOW what a difference! I can receive on every radio in the house and , with my car radio, down to the end of my driveway (about 75 yds.). If your first unit doesn't seem to be working as well as you would like I highly recommend trying a second unit. I'm sure glad I did.
I use my Boostaroo to power up my /mp3 player to play through my motorcycle helmet speakers. It works well, and the battery life is very good.
I tried a Transmitter from Monster Cable and found it difficult to use. After 2 weeks the Monster Transmitter's led stopped working. NO such problem with the 9501 Griffin...it works GREAT and is more durable than the competing products. I rate the Griffin 9501 best in ease of use, best in function and BEST in value.
this cord is exactly what i needed and works perfectly. The IT guy at my work said I should have bought 2 for the price...what a great deal!
To be honest, I was sure this Officejet would work on Windows 98 SE. I was sure the info. on it said it would. And boy, you could not beat the price. HP makes some of the best equpment in the world. We have a HP Deskjet 692C that we are still using. It will even print banners. It does a great job. It just keeps printing, and printing, and printing. We know from experience over many years that HP makes great products. Well, we got the Officejet 5610 and the box said Windows 98 SE not supported. Our Daughter and Son-In-Law have a HP psc 2175 All-In-One that does not fax, the Officejet 5610 will fax, so I traded with them. They have there own business, so they need a good printer. They love it. One of the good things about the 5610 is you don't have to have a computer to use it. It will do a great job without one. I have to say we all are happy with the HP All-In-Ones that we have. I would reccomend the HP Officejet 5610 All-In-One to anybody who wants a great piece of equpment that will stand the test of time. Remember HP when you need equpment.
If you don't watch a lot of TV like me. You don't need cable. This antenna does the job.It give you all the local HDTV channels and more. It came with all the instruction and everything you need to install this antenna. It took me about 2 hours. If you are not handy. you might need another person to help you.
This was ordered to replace a computer stereo plug that had broken. It arrived immediately and is much better than the previous one that came with the stereo set; it has a thicker, longer plug cover that makes it more impervious to breakage. Thank you very much for the excellent service and the excellent product.
My NEC FE991SB-BK 19&quot; CRT Monitor right out of the box had two very visible horizontal gray lines that I have not been able to get rid of. After a year and half it has begun to flicker and distort severely.I hate it and regret buying it. I will think twice about buying NEC again...
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!
This product is very good for the money, the sound is crisp and the base is good for the small speaker. Very good product for the money.
I am on the phone for my work virtually all day and this head set I am told sounds good and people speaking sound good to me. I use it with a Panasonic 5.8GHz phone system/hand sets.
I have used these disks to backup all my movies and they all play perfectly on the cpu and the dvd player connected to the tv without any loss of quality what so ever. I have well over 50 movies backed up and all perfect copies with these dvds , not sure why other people are having problems sometimes but i wont switch to another as these are good and cheap as well!
Bought this remote to operate my satellite TV. Apparently it might work with Direct TV but it definitely does not work with Dish TV. I tried every code and even tried to have it learn from my Dish TV remote, It does not work. Also, make sure the remote can "see" the box since it does work on infra red. I had to return this item in favor of a "One For All" universal learning remote....which does work with Dish TV.
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.
I'm very satisfied with this transaction. I will do business with them again.
I carry my Treo on my belt. All the soft cases I have tried have allowed for the phone functions to be activated and even to have calls made with the Button Lock feature on, so I decided to try this hard case. It is a very nice looking case and the belt clip works great so far. The case is plastic and the hinges do seem somewhat fragile, but only while you have it hanging open. Once closed, the case is very sturdy and secure. This brings me to the problem. The button on top that opens the case was WAY TOO EASY to hit accidentally and open. It happened several times. So I took a small piece of double sided foam tape, folded it in half and poked it up under the edge of the button, making it much harder to press. Problem solved. I have had zero accidental openings and I love the security of the case for my phone! I wouldn't trade it for any other that I have seen so far.
Earbuds Travel Case for JLab JBuds, PinkCute and convenient item and great to protect your earbuds in your purse or backpack etc. It also matched the earbuds and my Kindle Fire case perfectly!
The 1st time I used it it got stuck on the lens and was impossible to get it off. I ended up dropping the camera and breaking the bottom plate of the camera. This was the most expensive filter I ever bought.
This cable works flawlessly and does what it is designed to do: display the video feed from an HDMI source. Whereas HDMI contains an audio signal as well, DVI is only the video portion of the HDMI feed.This cable is all you need if you want to play high definition content on a display that only has a DVI port. (minus your audio connection) HOWEVER, BE AWARE:Your display needs to be HDCP compliant. HDCP is a copy protection technology that has become an industry standard for high definition content providers. If your display doesn't support HDCP (some televisions manufactured prior to the HDCP spec's inclusion in the standard don't) you could possibly just get a blank screen.I bought this cable so I could play my PS3 and XBOX360 on my 22" Widescreen LCD monitor, and maybe watch some TV from my cable box. My monitor has a DVI input on the back. I was in for a surprise on trying to hook these things up, though. My monitor is not HDCP compliant, so my cable box notified me that I had to use another output. I could see the program guide and cable box settings, but I only got a black picture on EVERY CHANNEL. My PS3 just shows a black screen, because apparently you need HDCP just to play games!On the other hand, my XBOX 360 works flawlessly for gaming (as of 12/24/2008), but supposedly netflix streaming won't work without an HDCP compliant display.So all in all, this cable does what it's supposed to do. Keep these things in mind if you buy this and you don't get any picture when you hook your devices up.I'd also like to say thanks for pricing this item right. There is no difference between this cable and a pricey $100 monster cable of the same length (6') in terms of quality. It's all slick marketing that confuses the consumers.
and don't get involved with the Sirius S-50. It's a really good concept... but badly implemented. If you get one, you will be hooked and spend countless hours on the phone with customer service and surfing the internet trying to find solutions to the ultimate problem...a bad product with bad software. Maybe over time they will have the bugs worked out..or maybe they will go bankrupt..but my advice is to wait.
When I received my product from the postman about 5 minutes ago, I immediately noticed that it was used; to the point that a dark fingerprint was visible on the left mouse button. This is actually very hard to do considering the dark silver color of the mouse buttons.I quickly reviewed the comments section of the order slip that came with the product, and it said, "BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED. YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED!" Unless Logitech 'Factory Seals' their products with plastic baggies, then I think that Buy Direct Corp just lied to me. And I guess it doesn't help that they failed on their guarantee of my satisfaction either.So 0/3, and they even used CAPS LOCK.I called them up to get a refund, and they answered right away and after some haggling, they promised to email me a packing slip. They can't use caps lock on the phone, so maybe they are telling the truth.Conclusion: I will never buy from this company again, and I recommend you do the same (unless you like paying shipping for products you didn't order).
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.
Got this cable about a month ago it has great picture and has never failed to let me down yet, Thanks amazon!
This item puts out bad sound quality. In my personal auto it is so-so but in my van at work it is horrible. So forget about it.
I've only been using mine for a few weeks, but so far I am very happy with it. I also have a Navman PocketPC with integrated GPS, the c320 is far easier to use.It can sometimes take several minutes to acquire satellites when you first turn it on, but my Navman was even worse. I've seen a lot of complaints about "screen glare", but frankly mine has been crystal clear in every driving situation so far. Maybe it's because my car's window is tinted on the top, or maybe because of the dark interior color, but I have not had the glare problem that others have mentioned. I've also seen complaints about the "window mount" -- I am very pleased with the window mount and would not replace it for "bean-bag" mount. It doesn't vibrate (like my Navman), it never falls off, it's easy to adjust, and it's well-built. I've also seen a few complaints about the 3D map mode. I used this all the time on my Navman, and I find it far better than the 2D map. Things up close I can see in greater detail, yet I get a broader "macro view" of those things further away. It provides a much broader/wider line-of-sight than the 2D mode.The unit is super-easy to use. It shows the turns using large white arrows. It "announces" the turn as you approach it, but unfortunately doesn't provide an audio alert as you just reach the turn (like NeverLost or my Navman does). The points-of-interest feature is really cool (but some of the data seems outdated to me). We were out-of-state & had a craving for Chinese food -- we selected FOOD and then CHINESE, and it immediately provided a list of all Chinese restaurants within about 20 miles (it shows the address, the distance & the direction).For the money (I paid about $400 for mine), the unit is a great value. My list of Pros & Cons:PROSEasy to useIntuitive operationSolid Window MountPoints-of-Interest (POI)3D Map ModeLarge touch-screen buttonsAutomatic switch to "night mode" screenCONSSome of the POI database seems outdatedNo audio "alert" when you reach the turnDoesn't support waypointsCan take several minutes to acquire satellites
I have owned two of the Sony shower radios and they have each lasted about a year and a half before water starts to seep in and corrodes the batteries or wrecks the radio. Until now, all the alternatives were cheapo products that got terrible reviews and looked like they wouldn't last. This Sangean radio is way above the others in quality. It is meant to be a marine radio and says it is waterproof and floats, although I have tried using it as a bathtub toy. The radio is about twice the size of the Sony, but is very solidly built and easy to operate. The reception is also better than the Sony. I can pick up AM stations that would have nothing but static with the Sony and FM stations are very clear. My wife and son have commented on the superior sound quality as well and I agree.
I love my Bogen/Manfrotto 785B tripodBogen / Manfrotto 785 Modo Maxi Photo Video Grip Head Tripodso I bought two more quick-release plates (the tripod comes with one) for my husband's camera and for my "purse camera". I received my order quickly and would not hesitate to order from the seller again.
This is very Good, Great Sound, and if you buy the premium headphones, you get great sound, plus noise cancelling, great for the gym, or traveling.Definitely you must get the membership on zune marketplace, were for $15 bucks a month you can download EVERYTHING you want. Rather than Buying from Itunes. Zune beats Apple in about one hundred ways.Tip: You get three accounts for one membership, so you might get 3 friends, and each will pay only $5, for unlimited downloads, podcasts, videos, etc. Very Cheap!!
The product didn't work when received, the company that sold it to me never replied.
I purchased these headphones about one month ago and have been very pleased with my purchase. The build quality is very high and the included case is actually very easy to use (it usually takes me 10-20 seconds to fully encase them). The sound quality however is not amazing but it is good compared to a 20 dollar pair of earbuds. The ear cup does a good job of isolating outside noises, better than I would have originally expected. I am not by any shot an audiophile but these are definatelly a great buy for 50 dollars.
I ordered these bags along with the new shredder. The bags that came supplied with the unit are great. These bags that are sold as an add-on are simply unworkable. The quality is inferior(they are also smaller in size) and the ones I received just didn't fit the container. They are just useless to me now as I had run through the supply provided with the shredder and by the time I had thrown away the packaging for the add-on bags, I couldn't return them. Don't make the same mistake.
The Tamrac 519 will hold a Canon EOS 40D body with BG-E2N Battery Grip and Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM lens attached with hood in the reverse position. The same camera with a Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM and hood in the reverse position will also fit. That lens is shorter but larger in diameter. That means the Canon EF 28-300 f/3.5-5.6L IS USM will fit as it is about the same size (.2" shorter)than the 100-400. The question is if it will fit with the hood in reverse position. I do not have a 28-300 lens to test fit in the case. The 70-200 is a nice tight fit that's very well protected.Front pocket has no padding.
I received my Zune 30gb right on time. The charger broke but Ocean Reef quickly supplied me with another one without charge. They have great customer service. I am very happy with my purchase.
Very disappointed with these headphones, and even more disappointed in all the positive reviews that I read. The sound quality is average, nothing more. I tried these on my Ipod and Droid X phone. Neither sounded markedly better than the standard ear buds I was using before. The notable exception is the extra bass, which sounds ok. However, these headphones need a lot of power to drive them, so even with the iPod volume at max, they were not as loud as my other headphones. On an airplane, I had to keep these at max volume.If the only issue was the average sound quality, I would chalk it up to getting what I paid for; at the end of the day, these are relatively cheap headphones. However, the biggest problem with these headphones is the design. First off, they look and feel cheap, like they may accidentally break in your hand or bag. When you go to fit them to your head, there is no way to lock the size, so the headphones constantly are sliding back to their default size. While they're on your head, they will constantly shift and size smaller, grabbing your hair in the process and becoming more and more uncomfortable.Overall the worst purchase I've ever made on Amazon of a product with a greater than 4 star rating. If only I had kept the box, I would love to return these.
I now have two of these, I purchased a 130 for myself last year and bought this one for my son. We used these extensivly during the week of our hunting season. They are a great tool. A couple of things, make sure you practice with them prior to needing them. My son and I played Hide and Seek while we were pre scouting just to get comfortable locating each other. Also make sure you always carry extra batteries.
I made the mistake of purchasing 2 of these units in the mistaken belief that the first unit's misbehavior would be fixed by the replacement. They both acted exactly alike by consistently locking up every few hours. This required a power off and on to get internet access back on.I have since then replaced this junky gateway with a Motorola Surfboard gateway unit that performed reliably.It is unconscionable that Linksys would continue to make and sell such a poorly designed unit that is so obviously flawed. It is obvious by a simple google search that there is plenty of information about this typical unreliable behavior that they are just hoping for more suckers to purchase this unit. Well, don't. It's not worth it.
Holds my kids CDs and DVDs nicely, taking them in and out is easy and fits in the door of the car.
Great bag with plenty of room for camera, lenses and accessories. Removable inserts in main compartment make it easy to set up the space for how it will best work for your components.
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 like the function of the timer set up. It is pity though that you cannot recharge it when you plug it later
The battery came packaged well with no damange to it. It fit the charger and camera specified. It charged overnight and the 1300mAh rating kept the charge for several days of picture taking. A lower mAh ratng will not last as long.
Does it work, yes. Does it perform as advertised, no. The Amazon description states that it runs from battery power. IT CAN'T. Therefore, I can only use it in a car.... Other equally priced units can be used in multiple locations. I give it 3 stars because it can power the unit from the vehicle, but subtract one star for the inaccurate description.
This is just an echo of Gerardo's review. I used it on a '97 328 BMW as well. It snapped securely to the BMW connector and plugged into the back of our new JVC head unit.Other reviews say that BMWs with antenna amplifiers and rear window antennas don't work well with aftermarket head units, but it seems to work fine, even on FM.I also used the Metra harness adapter for BMW. Plug-and-play. Everything worked perfectly.I should also note that the post office lost my order. When it had not arrived after three weeks, I called Amazon and they IMMEDIATELY shipped me another at no cost to me. I love Amazon.
This unit is awsome. The Multi-region feature is worth is weight in gold. Unlike the units the Big box retailers bring you in on this one plays all of my discs and does NOT skip and is everything I need or want in a DVD player. The picture is great and the sound blew me away.
The Canon MP 830, prints nicely, I love this printer.....It is quality.
Universal remotes are usually a joke because they always miss at least one crucial feature of each old remote you're trying to replace. Instead of four remotes on your coffee table, you end up with five. Not this time. The Sony Commander is magic!The key is the learning feature, which lets you teach the Commander any signal you need to. The remote codes provided in the literature will go a long way toward making the Commmander work with your equipment instantly, but there will always be something left out. That's where the learning feature comes in. In less than 5 minutes, I taught the Commander all the signals for our General Instruments digital cable box.While I was at it, I programmed the Commander to turn on/off all my TV equipment at the touch of a button. I programmed another button to set everything up for DVD viewing.The Commander has done what no other universal remote I've tried has been able to do: It replaced every remote in my house. (I have a Toshiba TV, a Toshiba DVD, a Sony VCR, a Sanyo VCR, a G.I. digital cable box, and an Aiwa compact stereo system.)
I purchased the product to connect my main entertainment unit (TV/DVR/Home Theatre) to my office TV. Under the Charter program I am on, only my main TV gets all channels, and the DVR I am renting can only record from the main TV signal. Rooms are on the same floor - one inside wall, two outside walls separating units (L-shaped house). I connect the AVS-5811 transmittor directly to a Motorola Moxi BMC 9012 or 9022D DVR (not sure which, but they are configured the same).Picture is good, sound is a bit weak, have to really crank the volume on the receiver TV, but it works. This makes interference "spikes" noisy and irritating, but they are not too numerous and overall the signal satisfactory.Documentation is mediocre. I am fairly computer savvy and it was not overly clear to me where I should attach the cables for the transmitting unit, i.e. should I attach to TV, DVR, or Home Theatre/DVD player. I settled on the DVR since it was the only unit with the classic yellow/white/red cable outputs. The AVS-5811 comes only with these cables, and their documentation only discusses this option. There are other outputs on the DVR (S-Video, for example), but no other output options are discussed. The problem was, the red and white outputs were already in use. I disconnected those outputs, and everything worked fine, although doing this disconnected the sound from the main TV (but that's OK since I am generally watching one or the other, not both). Hooking up the receiving unit was easy, since there were clear yellow/white/red inputs on my office TV.Unlike other reviewers, I am having pretty good luck with the wireless remote. I suspend the IR transmitter about 6 inches from the IR detector on the DVR, which might be the key.I am looking at options where I can use a splitter cable on the white/red outputs so I don't have to turn the DVR unit, disconnect, etc. each time I want to hook up the AVS-5811. Also, my wife does not like the transmitting unit sitting on the entertainment unit, whereas I think it's kind of cool, but that is a girl/guy thing I suppose.Overall, giving it four stars. Loses a star because signal transmission is not perfect and documentation, especially regarding optional configurations, is poor.
I bought this drive a week ago. First it came very fast. Also it was very easy to install. I just inserted the provided CD with IomegaWare driver, then it said restart your computer and insert the zip drive in your USB slot. I did that and Windows 98 automaticaly recognized it and installed the driver. It writes very fast and you can password protect your disks. Only one problem is that the zip disks are a little too expensive but I can manage. Very good buy!
So I've had it now for a couple of weeks and have to say that I am quite happy with it!Yes, at first the wall dividers are slightly annoying/weird until you figure out the best layout for your gear.However, it does carry all my other stuff(see end of review) and looks nice and isn't huge or heavy(with or without stuff inside).Got a good price for it because the Pentax store and other resellers have it listed for $40+ but I got mine for cheaper :)...the other gear/stuff I carry inside besides my white Pentax KX with kit lens are: Tamron 70-300mm zoom/1:2 macro (old-er/ish model), 8 sanyo eneloop AA batts w/ 4 batt charger, usb cable and lens/body caps, and still has room to spare.Bag seems pretty weather resistant, although don't plan on testing it since the KX isn't weather resistant :(...Lastly, the strap itself isn't anything special but it does have a pretty nice shoulder cushion/strap adjuster. Note some parts of this bag/strap are metal and I like this little addition as opposed to more plastic or cotton/nylon straps for the zippers.Hope this helps a bit!
Item is what I expected it to be. I saved about $40.00 Still learning the ends and outs of the flash but works well.
This unit works great. I am new to i pods so the menu on my jcv unit was not an issue. I read in another review that multible interfaces do not work, but with my jvc unit i have a hd radio reciver connected to the unit then a xm direct reciver connected to the hd reciver and then i have the i pod adapter connected to the xm unit all work perfectly. I strongly recommend this unit
This is my second Toshiba LCD HD Television with DVD player. I bought this item for the kitchen so that I can watch while I cook and there are some DVD that I enjoy the my spouse does not like. Great product.
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.
I've had this since August (5 months) and I have yet to have a problem. It is FAST, the quality is great in both black & color & photo modes. The cartridge lasted 5 months with moderate printing... not bad, but not especially good. Much better deal than the Z65, or any of the HP printers. I would recommend this printer to anyone in my family or any of my friends.
This unit looks great and does all the things that i want, and does them well. BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE BATTERY BACKUP AND IS DIFFICULT TO SET. What a shame in this day and age. I live in a medium size city and with short power outages every week or so this clock becomes useless as an alarm clock - I nees to sell it and get something else!
A VERY VERSATILE CAMERA. GREAT FOR PICTURE TAKING AT WEDDINGS, GRADUATIONS AND OTHER SOCIAL GATHERINGS (AUTOFOCUS AND AUTOFLASH COMES IN HANDY). THE SOFTWARE SUPPLIED WITH IT LETS YOU ENHANCE YOUR PHOTOS THE WAY YOU PREFER. 8X10 PICTURES ARE SUITABLE FOR FRAMING. RESOLUTION CAN BE VARIED TO ADJUST THE NUMBER OF IMAGES PER SMARTMEDIA CARD. HOT SHOE FEATURE LETS YOU ADD EXTERNAL FLASH TO PRESERVE BATTERY POWER IF AN ELECTRIC OUTLET IS NOT CONVENIENT. I WOULD RECOMMEND PURCHASING AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY, JUST IN CASE. I WOULD LIKE FUJI DEVELOP AN ADAPTER FOR CARS. OUTDOOR IMAGES HAVE EXCELLENT EXPOSURE.
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.
This is one of four backrests I bought from Amazon in hopes of getting one or two that help support my lower back, providing a natural curve to the lower spine. The ridges on each side of this support are way to close together for my back to fit into so what I feel is my back resting on the ridges which in not comfortable at all. Now, I am 6' tall and weigh 165lbs so I should be able to fit into a support built for the normal- sized adult male. This cushion would appear to fit a petite woman's back.I don't recommend this support for most adults.
These cables are the bomb! I could totaly tell a difference in the picture quality. If you want a good home theather system then ya gotta get these cables. You will love them like i do. It was coolBig Truck
The backback is great for toting a single body with medium sized lens. When packing for long or short distances, I can carry three lens (70/300, 28/135, 17/55), a few filters, spare media and batteries. Comfortable. My tripod (5 pounds) can fit in the velco straps, but I've modified it a bit for longer treks.
I am impressed with the ease of setup and ease of use of this Samsung HD860.N.B. You must connect this unit to an HD-TV using an HDMI cable to access the high resolution features. Once connected, you can toggle between the various HD resolutions. The up-converted images are spectacular, and this technology is an excellent way to wait for the Blue-ray vs HD-DVD war to be resolved.
This small adaptor allowed me to connect an optical receiver to a MacBook Pro. The sound is great!
This webcam is easy to use and have pretty good immage. My daughter uses it on her laptop.
UGH...I finally gave in to my husband who begged for TiVo at Christmas, but I didn't buy it until his birthday in March. Well, the lifetime subscription for TiVo service (which was $299) is no longer available (since March, just my luck!), so now $299 only buys you 2 years of service.Furthermore, you can use your land line (mine is stretched across my family room, in a great location to make my two small kids trip and fall!) or you can use your computer network to receive the programming from TiVo. BUT, you need a network adapter if you're going to use the computer network method.The TiVo brand adapter is not even available on the TiVo website and it's selling for higher prices on eBay. The other network adapters listed on TiVO's own website are ALL discontinued and can't be found in any major stores. You can try eBay, but basically you'll be paying a minimum of $50 for an outdated network adapter. (Plus the cost of setting up your computer network if you don't already have one!) Don't try buying one that isn't on TiVo's list...they don't work.We've been recording the HIGH quality level, which is like going back to our oldest VCR in terms of quality. So far, it hasn't been worth the cost the TiVo unit, the monthly service charge, the splitter that I needed so that I could use both my VCR and TiVo at the same time, and the network adapter that I haven't been able to locate yet!!The whole concept of TiVo is great, but think twice before buying! If you're not tech savvy, you'll have a hard time connecting it with your TV/VCR/DVD player and your computer network. Good luck.By the way, the rumor has it that TiVO is coming out with a Series3, which will include high-defition capabilities.
This monitor is good but not the best because the colour is not good enought.
Installed this unit, which was manufactured 12/06, in my Wife's car in June 08. Died Sept 09 just after the 1 year warranty ran out. It won't make a sound...won't accept a CD...but all the lights are on. I checked all the connections and they look fine. Apparently this isn't unusual for this unit, from other reports I ready. Beware. Sony offers only one warranty repair, a $79 exchange for a refurd, which includes shipping. Too bad for Sony that I can buy an new radio from another manufacturer for the same price! Not the first quality issue I have had with Sony's quality over the past ten years. Sony...you and I are definitely through.
How can you beat this battery at this price? I was having problems with my $350 Ipaq not charging or resetting, and I was so worried that it was broken. Imagine my relief when a simple $17 battery was all it needed? The shipping was very fast, and I have not encountered any problems. If any problems do arise, what's $17 to me?
Sound okay, until you turn on the "subwoofer". The Bass sound cheap. the product is all around built cheap. feel cheap. Nothing good about this headphone beside the fact that it looks good. I would not recommend this headphone to anyone.
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.
I've owned two of these models, and neither has lasted more than a couple of years. I won't make this mistake again. They seem prone to electronic glitches, refusal to read discs, faulty disc tray mechanism, and poor programming. My most recent failed model (bought in 2008) would frequently not recognize a disc that had been inserted and skip over it. If there were multiple discs in the tray on random play, sooner or later it would refuse to play some or all of the discs. Then this past month it began to turn itself on -- that's right, TURN ITSELF ON, with the display lighting up. I'd hit the power button to turn it back off and within the hour it'd be back on again. After a day or two of doing this it began to freeze up on discs, skip, and generally freak out, the display flashing random digits and messages the disc tray refusing to open, and generally refused to accept input from the control buttons. I finally pulled the plug to disconnect all the active input; plugged it back in after a resting spell, and then was able to force enough response to free my CDs. I'll shop more carefully for a replacement this time -- I'm finished with Onkyo.
A most versatile item: fine for music, online gaming, transcription, and especially for VOIP like Skype, Google talk, etc. Some of the reviews, especially the negative, compare this model to the higher-end Sennheiser noise-cancellers. Those models cost almost 10 times more...I routinely make Skype calls from noisy environments. My Skype contacts, during these conversations, consistently want to know the brand & model of these.
I wondered why the BoomTube was called H2O1 and why the box it came in had a swimming pool on it? I didn't read anything in the literature about being waterproof or water resistant, but I'm here to tell you that my BoomTube fell in my Hot Tub and still works! It accidentally fell in for about 10 seconds, but it was TOTALLY SUBMERGED for about 10-15 seconds. I hand dried everything and let it sit for about 20 minutes, then tried it and 'BAM', good-as-new! The sound is worth 4 out of 5 stars. I'm sure the Bose Portable Sounddock is better, but it costs $400! The BoomTube works great and is easily portable with its case & overall design. The internal rechargeable battery is a must because who wants to be lugging batteries around? The bass is great, as was expected. Just a great product. Now, if they can get the unit to charge your iPod, then it would be perfect!
This cable works as it should, 4/5 because sometimes there is a flicker and I can't quite fix it. Otherwise great cable.
I barely use disks anymore, but there are occasions when reinstalling operating systems that I need to dust off the supplies and burn a disk or two. This small quantity is ideal, and despite the low price the disk quality has been second to none. I've had many problems with cheaper brands, especially as the contents are overwritten several times, and these issues haven't occurred with the Maxell brand. Each DVD-RW comes with its own case and blank label, making them perfect for the occasional user.
Knowing not look like other pricy cable with the same function, this cable works fine for my TV and PS3 game system for such a price.
Worked as well as the original charger, which I lost. And the packaging was easy to open.
Remember this is a 4.1 sound system, not a 5.1, this means 4 speakers + subwoofer, not 5 speakers. That taken care of, the four speakers are connected to the subwoofer, which is connected via 2 stereo jacks (front/back) to a PC sound card. If you want to connect it to a gaming console: you dump a stereo jack (loose back), and with a Y cable, convert the Red and White cables to a stereo jack (front). Notice you loose the back part! You end up with stereo sound in 4 speakers. I DO NOT recommend this for console gaming, only for PC. To get surround on a console, get your x.1 sound system, a Reciever with optical input, an Optical audio cable and (on Xbox) either the advanced AV pack, or the HDTV pack, the later only if you have a HDTV.
The first time I tried to use it, I had to leave both laptops on over night. I woke up the next morning and the information STILL had not transferred. I thought I had done something wrong. I tried it again and this time I only transferred specific files. Turns out the first time I was literally trying to transfer every single file. Lesson learned!
Order arrived safe and on time. It look like will satisfy my needs for my next scuba trip. Best regards
The remote worked for all of my components the 1st time around. The software works great and has an extensive list of products. I even bought a 2nd remote for my bedroom. So far, the product has worked great!
Unit is lightweight and has all the attachments needed for our applications. Also appears to be easy to service should the need arise.
The price was very good so I ordered it.It came faster than anticipated.I installed one of the cartridges in the printer and it prints like it's supposed to.Yes, I would recommend the service and will not hesitate to purchase it again.Hope you found this helpful.
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....
I had trouble installing one of the PC cards. Tech Support must be in India and there was a serious language barrier going on when I called. (At least three times I said "I'm sorry sir, I can't understand what you are saying!!!). After I described the problem several times (setup wouldn't run to install the card), he still was having me troubleshoot the router. I got frustrated and hung up. Long story short, removing and reseating the card fixed the problem.The router was fairly easy to set up and the only major problem I had was getting decent signal strength to a PC that was fairly far away. The PC housing is actually in the way of the signal, since the antenna is somewhat "hidden" behind the PC, so I kind of expected it. Might need an antenna extension to increase the signal strength a little more, but repositioning the router and antennas seemed to help a little. Our laptop works all over the house and my PC (same room as the router) is fine too. No problems with the laptop card.WARNING: The default router settings leave you pretty open to hackers, so change your SSID to something less obvious than "default", turn off SSID broadcasting and use MAC address filtering as soon as you can change those settings! Write down your MAC addresses before you install the cards; it will save you some time trying to get them using Windows.I don't have any data to support this, but the reliability seems to be better after I installed SP2 for XP. I can't remember the last time I had a problem connecting and it happened many times before I did the upgrade. I either couldn't connect when I booted, or it would just drop during the middle of something. I think I remember hearing that SP2 had better wireless support.The parental controls feature works great when it's actually working (and it's nicely priced), but it was flakey during my free trial, so I didn't sign up. When Parental Controls are turned on, it appears that all Internet traffic gets redirected through their Parental Controls server. Guess what happens when that server goes down? You either have (1) no access or (2) unlimited access. When I emailed Tech Support, they said they had never heard of that problem (yeah right, even a popular Internet reviewer mentioned it in their review). One more thing, you either have Parental Controls for everyone on the router or no one. So, Mom and Dad have to log in on their PC's if you want your kids to surf safely. A smarter move might have been to use a MAC filter to only have Parental Controls on certain PC's.The reporting options outside of Parental Controls are next to nil. You get a weak outgoing log that only lists IP addresses. It doesn't even appear to be accurate, from what I can see (entries missing?). Tech Support said they don't have a utility to pull better logs yet (They do have one for earlier Linksys routers).I have never installed a wireless network before, so I can't give you any comparisons to other manufacturers. However, setup and speed are very good to excellent. Tech support stinks. Parental Controls will be very good if they get their servers to be more reliable.***Update 9/8/2006: After about two years of usuage, I think I have figured out that my cordless phone (also 2.4 GHz) is interfering with my wireless connection!!!
I had five different Dreamcast games that were really scratched up. Three of them didn't work at all and the other two would freeze at certain points in the game. I used "Scratch Out!" on them and now four out of the five work perfectly! The one that I couldn't fix did get to the menu though, which is farther than it got before. As some of the other reviewers have said, it does seem to create a lot of small scratches on the disc but they don't cause any issues. This stuff works great but don't expect it to make your discs look like new!
Kodak has always been known for instant cameras, this purchase renewed my faith in instant shipment and delivery.
Especially for the price, this is a great little remote. The lack of RF capabilities makes it a little bit of a bummer when you want to stick your xbox in a (well ventilated!) cabinet, but a little creativity with an X10 I/R retransmitter and you're pretty much good to go.For those that don't know, these harmony remotes are KILLER for making a multi-device entertainment solution easy for the whole family to enjoy. Even my 5 year old can start up the Xbox, TV and AMP with one click and absolutely no problems.
My computer is a bit older and running on XP. I was not able to use the adapter until I went to Intel and downloaded the driver. Runs perfectly.
I think this is a cool player. It doesn't have very much memory so i recently upgraded it to 512 MB. I also like the carrier, which is very nice. The headphones are ok, but have a ring w/them. The EQ's don't do well. Allover, I think this is an awesome player
So, first, let me get this out of the way: These speakers sound great. The bass is powerful and punchy while the small and very attractive speakers deliver a crisp high end. Mid-range does suffer a bit in larger spaces, but probably only to the very discerning listener. I replaced my clunky Yamaha YST-MS50 system with this one and, as far as the sound goes, I find the 2100's to be very comparable.OK, so why give it 2 stars? Well, it has everything to do with the design of these things. Altec Lansing has successfully taken a potentially great product and ruined it with terrible controls. The remote, in my opinion, is completely useless. It features a power button and two volume buttons. Now, assuming you have the speakers plugged into the same outlet strip as your computer, most users will shut the speaker system down with the computer system. This makes sense to me. The problem is that whenever you bring power back to the system, you must manually turn on the power button on the remote and re-adjust the volume to a normal level. The default for this system is for it to be OFF and at VERY low volume. The only workaround to this is to keep the speakers powered on all the time. But this, to me, makes very little sense. When I turn my computer on, I expect to hear sound. Well, you don't with the 2100's.My second gripe has to do with the fact that this system has no headphone jack. This is a major inconvenience when using the computer late at night.My third gripe has to do with the fact that you have no idea what volume you are listening to. The remote, as I said, features two volume buttons but with no visual display telling you where you are at. This just goes against my natural tendency to want to know what volume I am listening to relative to the system's capabilities.My last gripe has to do with the design of the speakers. I have no complaint with the subwoofer as it is very slim, compact, and well protected. However, the satellites have fully exposed speaker cones that are barely protected by only a thin vertical strip of metal. I had to move these speakers well above ear-level in order to keep them away from the stray hands of my young child.So, overall, the system is great sounding, attractive, and completely user-unfriendly. Just not enough, in my opinion.....
I was amazed with the speed of the computer even it is a celeron. Higly recomended. If you are not in design or graphic designer, this computer is more than enough.
I loved the soft glow, three levels of lighting and touch off/on feature of this lamp. But I bought two of them and they both flickered to the highest level of light without me touching them. I was trying to sleep with the low light on and finally had to turn the lamp off. Felt like my bedroom was haunted! Anybody else have this problem?
Have used this rugged little all-in-one (copier/scanner/printer) since 2004, and it still works. Nothing fancy, not a speed demon; but very easy to use and has decent print and scan quality. Uses rebuilt / refilled ink cartridges without complaining. Can't print high-quality to-the-edge photos and has no card-reader, but for everything else it is fine.
You're going to get mixed opinons on this, let me just state for the record...This lens is capable of lovely bokeh. No it's not the best bokeh ever like that of the 1.4G and the old DC lenses, but as long as you don't go looking for the worst of situations for bokeh then it's quite pleasing. It certainly looks better to me than my 50 f/1.4G did.That being said...This is a great little lens. As someone that picked this lens up for portrait photography I've been pleasantly pleased with the lovely shots I've been able to take! It is *slightly* soft at f/1.8 but more than usable. It's plenty sharp enough @ f/2.2 for me on a D7000 for portraits. You may want to step down to f/4 or f/5.6 for the sharpest shots, but I value shallow depth of field more for portrait photography. I've seen some reviews say that the AF is slow but the opposite has been true for me; it feels like it focuses even faster than some of my AF-S lenses do!The only reason it's knocked to 4 stars is the CA wide open. While this is a common issue with fast primes, it's terribly noticeable in anything below more open than f/4.0. If you don't do any post processing or tend to avoid doing too much of it (like me) then this could potentially be a problem. Nikon's newer lenses tend to do a better job of controlling this so it may be a reason to look into the newer AF-S 85mm f/1.8G lens that was announced, though I suppose we wont know for sure until it's out :)If you have a DSLR with a focusing motor then the price reduction that's likely due to the announcement of the AF-S 1.8G should make this lens a steal. If you have one of the newer entry level Nikon bodies without the motor (D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D5000, D3100, D5100) then skip this lens and wait for the release of the AF-S version... you'll appreciate the ability to autofocus.If you shoot DX like I do, it may be useful to know that there's no vignetting using a 62mm -> 58mm step down ring to use your filters. I imagine there would be some on FX but I don't have a FX body to test this.Happy shooting~
This Product is truly a great product. I found out about this a few days ago. This really is a great product, and it is easy to use, but this isn't really needed by anyone 13-24 because we regularly tune into the radio and/or watch MTV almost everyday. I could see this useful for older people, probably 40+, but it isn't really too practical for a younger generation.
I received this as a birthday present. Supposedly a good deal of research went into its purchase, but seeing how it performs, I'm not sure it was enough. I've barely done any printing with it, partly because most of the time I haven't been able to get the computer and printer to talk to each other. I made sure all the drivers were up to date, which helped some, but it still will switch back and forth between connected and disconnected once every second sometimes, which makes it impossible to print or scan. I also am having serious issues with print quality. More often than not, there will be lines of faint or non-existent printing where it should be bold and clear. This is true for both text and photos. Additionally, despite having printed well under 100 pages, almost certainly less than 50, I cannot at this point print anything besides blue/cyan and greyscale/black. I wouldn't waste your money on this printer.
This was a great player until it stopped working. It all of a sudden quit playing out of one earphone.
Used this transmitter for a motorcycle trip from Arizona to Colorado. Used velcro to attach my I-Pod and transmitter to the fuel tank.Did not have to extend the antennae for most of the trip.Really enjoyed CD quality sound.
This adapter is great, it's cheap, and the Mac software is available FREE from palm.com. Unlike the USB to Palm adapter, this device is priced fairly (almost too cheap).This adapter works perfectly with my PowerBook, I haven't had a problem with it, and you can't beat the price.To those other people who rated this low: I don't think this adapter deserves a 1 star, just because some people ordered the wrong ones when they really wanted one for a USB based Mac. That's like saying you don't like Toyotas because you tried to buy a part from a Toyota store for your Honda.
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.
I've owned the 60GB Video iPod for close to a year now and with 11,000 tracks, 10 (Music) videos, and about 30 photos on it, I had 2.13GB free and was wondering what to do for more space.Then along came the 80GB video iPod. More than enough room for my growing music collection, well at least for another year or so. Meant for those with large music collections.Exactly the same size as the 60GB model, this too comes in black (which I got) and white, and it is cheaper than the 60GB model was when it came out.It seems Apple finally acknowledged complaints about the earphones as they have been redesigned and fit better and less painfully in the ear for a long period of time, something I could never bear to do with the previous earphones. Oh, and sound quality is great too!!I'll move right to the major changes with this version. First up is gapless playback of tracks. No more gaps between your tracks on Madonna's 'Confessions On A Dancefloor', or those Donna Summer 70s albums, or your live albums. Note, if you update the software on your 'older' video iPods, gapless playback works on those too.Next is the new search method, you can now search for artists/albums by alphabet or numbers, still by using the scroll wheel to type out the names. This makes it much easier for someone like me with over 1000 albums stored.Battery life has been improved for video playback, to 6 and a half hours. The screen resolution is brighter and sharper, making viewing of videos and images an even greater joy.And finally, iTunes has also been updated. Among other things is a new interface, showing at a glance, how much space music, photos, and videos each take up, and space left. You can also set it to search the internet for CD artwork for CDs you've ripped yourself.Still remaining are all the usual cool iPod features: You can attach CD artwork (doesn't make the iPod sluggish, or even skip like it used to), include individual track lyrics (both of which are essential to a music buff like me), screen lock, contacts, stopwatch, video playback (this responds faster now and resolution has been increased), photo display (you can do a slideshow of your photos while music plays) and downloadable games. You can also use it as a removeable hard drive, for backing up your data.You definitely must get a case for your iPod, if you don't want it looking like your cat's scratch post within a week of use. There are loads of cases out there; rubber, leather, to clear hard plastic, the latter which I favour as it protects better, and you still get to see your iPod in all it's glory. XtremeMac, and agent18 (do a google search) make great tough plastic cases which snap on and off with ease, and protect all parts, especially the screen.Also on the downside, as well as still scrimping on a wall charger (it charges by USB), there isn't an iTunes CD in the pack. You must now download iTunes (for free) from the internet.Still, this is definitely my favourite gadget of the moment (it feels awesome to be holding over 1000 CDs in the palm of my hand), and yet again raises the bar for other MP3 players.
I got my silver mini ipod the first day it came out. It had some glitches but apple soon fixed that. Overall I think silver is the best color and the mini is the best model, especially if this is your first ipod and you don't plan to put on a lot of songs.
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.
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.
I hooked up the cable and and it worked like a charm. Thanks so much!
I purchased 3 sets of 4 of these Sanyo NI-MH. They have charged up nicely to a little over stated capacity. I have not had any problems with them thus far, and don't expect any. I also recommend the La Crosse Technology BC700 Alpha Power Battery Charger. It is the best charger, with great features, that I have ever used.
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 used this lens on 5D mark III. It is really good. Quick and precise focus, sharp image, efficient IS.
I just bought mine this Saturday (today's Tuesday) and already it's used up 1 and half AAA batteries. I don't understand how people can agree it can last 18 hours. If anything each battery last only 3 hours for me. Otherwise, it's fine. Any thoughts? -mike
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.
i opened the box and found the case was cracked and the discs didnt work on my burner. I have used tdk dvdrs before so i dont know why it didnt work. i returned it.
But I won't. These speakers kick major ***! don't let the cost put oyu off... I did at 1st myself. I thought, cheap speakers... no way they're going to be good. So I bought them as a gift for a relative... I heard them and came back here and bought me a set and am now going to buy the 5.1 set up for my downstairs system. Amazing deal.
I bought this so i could sit on my futon, and watch anime from my computer on my tv and thats just what I did without having to get up for the first time!It's about a 6-10 feet of range between me and the computer, i can't see anything but it has a good range and i memorized where the stuff i need to click is. This product is great & CHEAP. Go buy it if you are lazy and want to watch more anime WOOOPIE!
This product is average. The internal speakers are a grade C at best. External speaker connection is bare wire. Overall this product is worth the $85 price and not any more.
I'd like to split this review into different sections: The Camera, Implementation and Bundled Software.I'll begin with the negative impressions first.ImplementationOne of the driving forces behind my new digital camera purchase was that I'd outgrown my old camera's capabilities. My skills had reached the point where having a camera that saves images in a RAW format was highly desirable. When screening my choices, the C-7000 came in at a reasonable price while offering this feature.I must digress for a moment here. It seems that RAW format is not a universal standard. My present imaging software, PhotoShop CS, lists RAW formats from a variety of vendors. Apparently all are unique. While the C-7000 was not specifically mentioned, the C-8080 and C-5060 were mentioned, as were several other Olympus models. Additionally, Adobe has proposed an open standard for RAW formats, dubbed DNG for Digital Negative, and the same list of cameras appears on the list of supported formats that may be converted to the DNG format. Once converted, a DNG image may be read by any program utilizing that format.At least that's the theory. Olympus seems to have changed their specs for RAW from the other cameras in their line up as neither the DNG converter nor PhotoShop, with the latest RAW reader plug-ins, is able to read an Olympus Raw Format (*.ORF) image from the C-7000. Major disappointment! Other than ORF images, I had no trouble reading any other images.Bundled SoftwareThe inability of my software to read an ORF image lead to the installation of the included Olympus Master software. Installation is painless: insert the disk and an auto-install wizard takes over. Once installed, the software is ready to go.Personally, I felt the software was aimed at a first time camera user. The interface was so simple I found it almost insulting. I mean, come on, do you really need a wizard to help you e-mail a photo or print a picture? You also don't need the software to transfer images to your PC (see The Camera, below). I found nothing in the software, or advertised features, to warrant the expense of upgrading to the "full version" at a cost of almost US$20.While the software is capable, especially if you have no other image enhancement software, there are some serious shortcomings. I hate to keep harping on the RAW format, but it's a problem here too. You are free to manipulate the image, but you can't save it to another RAW format usable by any other product. You can save the image as a JPG or TIF, but there is quality loss involved. That's what the RAW format is supposed to avoid. Olympus, PLEASE sign on to the DNG standard or at least offer the ability to convert these RAW images to the same format as your other cameras that are supported by third party imaging software.The CameraNow we're getting to the good stuff! Ten minutes after unpacking the camera, I was off and taking pictures. It's that easy. The controls were different from my old D-460, yet intuitive enough there were no major problems. Even if this was your first digital camera, I estimate you could be taking your first digital photos in less than half an hour. The setup folder is easy to follow. I used the battery without charging it and got about fifteen exposures before I ran it down. Fully charged, I'd expect about a hundred exposures before recharging.Now that I had some test shots, I wanted to see them. Without reading the manual, I simply plugged the supplied USB cable into the camera and then plugged the cable to my PC via a hub. Windows 2000 showed a notice that new device was detected and in a couple of minutes I received a notice my removable drive was ready to use. No additional disks to insert for drivers, no Internet searches for drivers or anything more complicated than finding an open USB port. Windows Explorer showed the new drive and I was able to navigate to the photos, drag `n' drop to a temporary folder and I was able to view them with my graphics viewer of choice (JPG images only). I'd expect the same to be true for Windows XP or Mac users.The only customization I'd done to this point was selecting an image size of 640 x 480 to maximize the number of images stored on the supplied 32 Mb XD flash memory. During use I was impressed with the speed it wrote to the memory. On viewing the images, I was impressed with the evenness of the exposure, accuracy of focus and quality of the flash. Using a tabletop to hold the camera steady, I did some available light work with exposures of one to two seconds length. The resolution is impressive as is the contrast of the images. I don't have any objective data to back my results, but I'd match this camera against any other fixed lens digital camera on the market. Superb optics!Another major surprise was the camera body finish. The brochure describes it as Titanium. I don't know if Olympus is describing the color or the actual material, but it certainly isn't plastic! The shell has a nice solid feel in your hands and, while I wouldn't deliberately drop it, it gives the impression of ruggedness. Holding it you feel your money was well spent.ConclusionsOverall, I'm very pleased with this camera. I bought it because I wanted something compact and rugged, yet easy to use. I bought it for the quality of the camera and the picture taking ability of the camera, not the software. In time, I'm sure my problem with the ORF images will be solved and the image format in no way interferes with the camera's abilities. I would suggest two accessories to purchasers of this camera, both of which are based on common sense, not any shortcoming of the camera.1) Get an extra battery and always keep a charged spare with you.2) Buy the highest capacity XD card you can find. You'll use it!To Olympus I'd suggest offering some conversion of this new ORF format to DNG and perhaps marketing another package that is priced to include the camera and XD memory without the proprietary software. While the software may be useful to some users, it is an unneeded duplication for others.12/23/2004Adobe has solved the problem of reading the RAW format. There is a new plug-in for PhotoShop, RAW 2.4 Beta, that allows me to read the ORF this camera generates. I still stand by my 4 star rating based on the quality, or lack there of, of the bundled software. The camera by itself earns a full 5 stars, it's the total package that suffers.
This is a great power strip for basic needs. Lots of plugs and long cord. Only missing feature is a always on port to use for lights with their own switch or other devices that always should be left on vcr etc. I would like to turn off most devices but leave a few still on. Some other plugs have this feature.
I've had mine for about a year. No real comments on that, other than that they should ship it with a string to attach the detachable cap to the main unit. I'm surprised I haven't lost the cap yet.My big point, however, is that I accidentally put mine through the wash last week. It survived just fine. For that, I give it 5 stars.
My only problem is that in time the wheel has lost its "stiffness" and the detented turning of the wheel also has gone off; I called Microsoft and they sent a replacement; I have NO complaints and will continue to purchase this mouse...forever..even pack one with each Thinkpad case to be ready for travel. Feel horrible without the Intellimouse optical. Can't leave home without one.Had one new one in reserve; just opened it and now I see they do not make this mouse any longer; boo...trying to decide whether to order a new version or the logitech optical version. will keep monitoring this to get reader's opinions......This mouse suddenly stopped working; the pointer suddenly lost its ability to track. (That's another reason had so many in the past 3 years plus the wheel losing its stiffness and detented feel.Logitech's got great products so this may be my opportunity to try one.Depend on the feedback reviews here.
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.
I purchased this to replace a failing cable modem, and I'm very impressed. Had it up and running within 10 minutes of opening the box. Wireless works great, no problem. It doesn't support WPA, so if you're going to do anything interesting with the wireless (i.e. banking or shopping) you should use the 128bit WEP, turn off the SSID broadcast, use MAC address restriction, and change the key every couple of weeks. It's still vulnerable, but most attackers will go after a softer target. Overall a great device.
I've had these speakers for over 3 years now. They are great, I would recommend these to anyone in a heartbeat.
You see them everywhere: iPod users. Those tell-tale white headphones give them away as soon as you see them. I used to envy them, with their slick little box of tricks pumping music through their heads for up to ten hours at a time. I wanted one, too, but I thought they were way too expensive for what they were. For one thing, they could only handle a single codec, namely MP3. When, oh when would someone bite the bullet and produce a decent, high capacity OGG-based player for the rest of us?Alternatives to the iPod have come and gone, but none has really stuck. Apple really cornered the market with what was arguably the first good-looking and well-performing player. Nevertheless, its shortcomings were painfully evident. What the market has been missing ever since is a player that does all that the iPod can, whilst providing features absolutely essential in a truly high-end player, such as an integrated FM radio, voice recorder, support for multiple codecs, and longer battery life.Such a player seemed like it was still some time away, until iRiver recently came out with the iHP-140. At last, we are offered a 40 Gb player that can handle the MP3, OGG, ASF and WMA codecs, has an FM radio tunable to the band of whichever continent you happen to be on, a voice recorder that works with either the internal or an external microphone, and a respectable 16 hour battery (assuming 128 Kbps MP3 listening at normal volume and no flashy EQ settings). The battery is also Lithium Ion, so there are no battery memory issues to worry about.After a couple of weeks with my iHP-140, I have to say that it has lived up to the hours of review reading and research I did before purchasing it. As a Linux user, I needed a player that did not depend on my computer operating system. I should not need any proprietary software to index the files, transfer them to the device, flash the firmware or manage the device in any other way.The iRiver caters to all of those demands and more. The unit supports the USB mass storage standard, so connect it to your computer and a 40 Gb drive immediately appears on the system. Use standard utilities to copy your music files over, dump some playlists via XMMS or a few quickly hacked together Ruby or Perl scripts and away you go. Flashing the firmware is as simple as dumping a file in the root of the unit's file-system and selecting the relevant option from its menu.The sound quality is excellent, although you'll probably want to replace the supplied ear-buds with something better. The Sony MDREX71SL ear-buds are providing me with adequate service during my bicycle commute to the office. The remote control is very handy for safe control of the device while biking. Just clip it to your T-shirt and lift a hand off the handlebars to change songs or flip to the next directory full of music. You never have to take your eyes off the road.The FM receiver is of high quality and voice recordings work well, even with the internal microphone.iPod users at work peruse this device with some suspicion. How could it be better than an iPod, when they haven't even heard of it? Besides, it's a lot cheaper than an iPod, so it must be inferior, right? Think again.The personal jukebox is finally mature. Whether or not iRiver has the clout to go up against the Apple marketing machine and win the PR battle remains to be seen, but if you're a technically-minded person who wants the most fully featured player on the market today, there's really no contest.Do I have anything bad to say about it? Yeah, the brown case. What were they thinking? Still, like I said, I'll take features over something that superficial every time.
Great unit! Great signal strength and reception. Supports W2K and WPA2 PSK security! This is a rare combination for a cardbus interface unit. I tried about 6 units before I got to this one.The interface program could be better! Its terse and clumsy. The BEST interface program I encountered was on my Parker Vision unit - but it only supported WEP security - and with the ISPs now spying on your network activity and reporting to the copyright gestapo - you want ALL the security on your access point you can get!
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!
This was my 2007 Father's Day gift, given a few days earlier. I put it together on Friday night, it went together easily. It needed 5 pounds of sand for the bottom (instructions say for insulation below and for protection of the metal from the corrosive ashes). Got the sand on Saturday, a newspaper (best use for all the bad news) a small bundle of wood and small bundle of kindling, Aim-n-Flame and away we go. Had a very nice fire on the back patio last night after a tough day of rolling out sod to repair our back lawn. Wife and daughter had marshmallows. Brings home that family camping experience in our backyard. 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!
Just bought these Verbatim Lightscribe DVD's on sale (5-10-12)and haven't burnt a successful one yet...maybe that's why they were on sale?? ($14.99 for 30). Tried eight so far using different burners, different burning programs, speeds, format, cleaned burners, etc. - if it burns, it can't be read on any other reader. Been burning CD/DVD's for years with many different manufactures including Verbatim (and supposedly inferior products) and never had this many problems - must be a bad lot?? Also bought some Verbatim Lightscribe CD's on sale and haven't tried those, hopefully those will burn. Will update then.
The geared center column broke the first time I took it out and gave it a test set-up. For warranty service they want a receipt (which I don't have because it was a gift), then they want you to send it to them on your own dime as well as paying $7.50 for them to ship it back to you. So I'd be paying a third the cost of the tripod to get a repaired/refurbished unit back and hope that one lasts. With a 1:1 failure rate that doesn't seem like a good bet.Seemed slick at first (for all of five minutes) but the plastic parts feel flimsy, and given my experience I expect they are.The carry handle is cute, but if you go to the next tier in tripod price/quality they generally throw in a carry bag which you can sling over your shoulder. That would be much handier if you want to carry the tripod any significant distance, or take freehand shots with your camera along the way.
This device is exactly what I need to listen to educational course cds as I walk. Having the player is much better than taking the cds, downloading them onto my computer and then putting them on a digital device. It is convenient and fits the purpose for which I intended it for. Thank you!
Both sets of these batteries worked when I put them into the camera (on the 1st set I did take 1 photo) but the next time I turned the camera on, they were dead. I paid nearly $7. for a single photo. I use other rechargeables & regular cheaper batteries & they all last. The one time I splurge... duds.I contacted Kodak and they simply sent me 2 batteries (not 4 like I paid for) and said they'd discount it a little if I'd upgrade the camera. Not helpful. My camera is fine. I checked that before I contacted them in case it was the camera.Very disappointing. I'll stick with cheap Duracell's if this is what 'the good stuff' does.
Good quality cable,connectors are well protected with molded sheathing. Used 2 cables to connect a laptop pc to 2 large lcd tv's with no apparent signal loss. These cables were in series to inexpensive hdmi splitter/amplifier (Amazon #: B0012N089W) with a 25' cable from the amplifier to the laptop.
I bought these to help with my macro scale photography for a Canon 7D with the 15-85mm lens. The lower end 1-2 magnification really have very little effect - you can tell this simply by holding it up and looking through it as you would a magnifying glass. The 4x lens has better magnification but the camera just couldn't focus through it at all so I ended up returning these. Thanks Amazon.
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 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!
Works exactly like you would expect. Couldn't ask for anything more for the money. I recommend this all day long to my friends and relatives who are looking for a cheap hdmi cable.
I was searching the local stores for a case to protect my nano and none had what I wanted, which was a protective skin with a screen protector. I either found ones that allowed access to the ports but had no screen protector or a hard clear plastic one that completely protected the nano but was useless since it didn't allow you access to the connector or even the use of third party headphones.This does the job perfectly. Sure, the nano is not as gorgeously thin as it would be without it, but then it isn't exactly huge with it on either. It wasn't difficult to push the nano into it and while it is difficult to get it out, due to the intentional snug fit, it is not impossible. You shouldn't need to keep removing it, since once it is on, you still have access to the connector and headphone socket as well as the hold button on top. It also doesn't restrict the headphone access to a single round hole like some, which would stop you using it with a car cassette adaptor for instance.Once on, it still looks smart, and you feel that if you dropped it, you wouldn't have to worry about it getting scratched or chipped. The price was right, so I found it odd that one of the reviewers thought this was overpriced. He or she can't have looked at many cases, otherwise they'd soon realise that a lot of the ipod cases are are upwards of $25-$30 and more most places.
Software was cumbersome. Great print quality. After three years of relatively light duty, the unit is completely kaput. Trashed scanner motor and printhead. I suppose three years is OK life out of a printer, but I'd hoped for more from Canon.
This thing works great, and the sound quality is very good. I'm no "sound scientist", but I would certainly be happy with this for podcasting or recording a meeting. A preview speaker would make this perfect.
Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo EarphonesI find them nice... but are costly... I bought them for emergency... I though its worth it...After couple of months, earphones stopped working... As, the item is in gaurentee period, I sent them back to company... There wasn't any positive response from the company... I lost the item and I wasted shipping charges to return it... Pure waste of time...Recommendation: DON'T BUY
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.
I use my DV62si pair for listening to stereo, mostly classical (a lot of opera), in a 12' x 12' bedroom. I have them hooked up to a 70 watt per channel Harmon Kardon amplifier/receiver (model HK3370) and a CD player. I also have a Sony subwoofer (the 100 watt model SA-W2300) running off the system.They sounded great out of the box and I was pleasantly surprised that the speaker binding posts easily accommodate the thick (12 gauge) speaker cable that the speakers they replaced were attached to. Some reviewers say that these speakers tend to sound overly "bright." To my ears, which have lost some of their ability to hear treble, they don't. I hear nuances with them that I have not heard with other speakers that I've used with the same amp/receiver (JBL S38II's and Sony SS-B3000's), such as singers inhaling. (The JBL's sound great and are hands down the best speakers I own sound-wise all things considered, but I have not heard quite as much detail when listening to them as I do when listening to the DV62si's.)Very impressive speakers for the price. There is a testimonial at the BIC America site from the dean of a college of music and dance, who says he has purchased DV62si's for the college's faculty studios for several years, and who praises BIC America speakers as "outstanding." I find the DV62si's outstanding. I bought them based on rave reviews at Amazon and elsewhere on the web, without auditioning them, and I am thrilled with my purchase.
The Vista is all around good unit. It does have it's short comings, but in general is one of the best hand GPS unit out there.The problem with small hand GPS units are usually: Lack of memory, lack of battery life and poor screen resolutions.The Vista does not have the memory size problems. At 24 Megabytes of memory you can store a large amount of maps. In my case, I uploaded all of California, Washington and large chunks of Oregon in high detail and still had room left over.The screen resolution is not bad. You might think it is a bit small, but this is a hand unit, not a dashboard car unit that has the luxuary of surface area. They can not make the screen any larger without making the whole unit larger. The pixel count is also fairly large making the images on the screen pretty crisp.The battery life is also not that bad. If you turn on all the features of the unit, you can drain the 2 AA batteries in about 8 or 9 hours. If you turn on the power saver mode and turn off other features you can live without, you can get about 15 or 16 hours of use out of the unit. I do not think that is too bad, but it might annoy you. To me, it is not a big deal since I have rechargable batteries and regular batteries are cheap and easy to carry.Another nice things about the Vista is that you can navigate all the features of the unit while it is in your left hand. Some people do not like this, but I think it is cool since I can use my left hand pretty well. I notice some people are a bit clumy with their left hand if they are right handed. I have no problems though.The satellite tracking is good. Some people claim it does not track well in deep woods, but since I am urban explorer, I do not have those problems. I guess if you were a hunter, you might see that as a big negitive, but I have a Garmin Vista to keep me out of the deep woods.If you get a Garmin Vista you should also get the carring case to keep it protected, and also get the data/cigarette power adapter cable. When you get into the car you can hook this up and not use the batteriers.You will also need to buy one of the Garmin CDROM maps. They tend to be expensive, but the maps that come with Vista Garmin are really poor and are of no use.The other thing I notice is not with the unit itself, but the company that makes it. Garmin does a very good job of supporting the Vista and it's like brothers (Legend, Trek, Camo). Firmware updates are released often and do fix bugs that crop up. The manual is quite good and very useful. There are a number of websites that are very helpful for the first time GPS owner, so do not worry about support; you'll get it from Garmin or someone else who owns a Garmin.The GoodsSmall sizeGood screen resolutionLarge memoryPlenty of features for the average trekker of any kindBattery life can be long, if managed properlyWater proof, but does not float!Great support from GarminSmall sizeThe BadsThe maps that comes with it are worthlessBattery life can be poor if not managed properlySatellite tracking might be bad under heavy tree cover
I bought the Cardscan personal version with some trepidation after reading all of the one star reviews mixed in with the good reviews...I guess the bottom line is that if it works with your system it really works. For me, it's absolutely amazing. The only hitch I had was getting the scanner to work when I tried to scan my first card. I called tech support and they guy explained that if the scanner is exposed to too much light it may not read correctly. I had the thing sitting on a window sill in my office so I moved it to a spot in the corner away from the window and now it works great. I scanned about 300 cards in an hour--the scanner had trouble with some weird fonts and layouts, but the vast majority of cards (>90%)were scanned quickly and accurately. I wish I had bought this six months ago. I'm running Windows Vista, but apparently not 64 bit? All I know is that I just cleared up a massive pile of cards and threw away two rolodexes--whoopee!
Best USB serial adapter on the market. Self detecting in most PCs/laptops, but product does come with driver disk anyway. Note: some modern Windows 7 PCs do not like non-FTDI adapters like this PROLFIC one; but for 99% of users this is top of the the line. Product is perfect for Windows 95/Vista/XP. I use mine to control Ham radio software.
Opened the box, popped it in the printer, chose "color" under printing preferences since I finally had my new cartridge, clicked "print", and then..... NOTHING!! A blank page. Over and over. Even had the computer whiz in my office try to work with it. An absolutely useless cartridge. I'll be waiting for my replacement before I contact amazon.
I started playing DDO with an RL friend recently, and he wanted to use the integrated voice comm in the game. I've got a 5.1 surround setup in my bedroom and play wirelessly on my HDTV, and I didn't want to mess around with using a headset for sound. So I took the mic portion of the headset and was using that, but apparently my audio was kind of atrocious, and they'd hear a lot of the game sounds and even ambient music in the game.So I purchased this for that situation, because it purports to have noise canceling. My friend immediately noticed the difference and even asked if I'd turned off the music, but the audio quality on this mic really struck home when another party member was trying to adjust his microphone and I asked him to contrast my friend and myself. He said my friend sounded good if a little loud, and I "sounded like I was in the room with him". That was a pretty huge compliment on my audio quality, and it the allocates rest solely with this microphone.I was concerned that the mic wouldn't be able to cut it in the realm of online gaming with sound coming out of speakers rather than headphone, but experience tells me that it'll work just fine. And if it works in that kind of environment, then it'll work for the 80% of you who just want to Skype.
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 was surfing the net to find some CD's where this ad about the GPX Ice Blue Portable CD Player came up so I checked it out and i found out it was the perfect player. It has a adapter tape for your car so if you don't have a CD player you can play your CD's, and a connecter so if you run out of batteries you can plut it into the wall and listen, It has great sound, small in size so its easy to travel with, an attractive body, nice headphones and a great price. If your looking for an excellent player at a reasonable price you've found it!
Just rec'd yesterday so haven't shot with it yet but put my camera on it and it's sturdy - and light. The fine-height adjustment is nice - basically two buttons; one you push to adjust the height by inches - up to about 4.5" (w/o having to touch a leg lock), the other button locks it once you've decided on a height. All of the locks and knobs are fairly large so they're easy to manipulate (and I have small hands). The pan head is a good size and tilts 90 degrees - easier to attach this shoe to my camera than the one with my tripod (don't need a coin for this one). I have a Minolta Maxxum 5D just to give you an idea of the size/weight of the camera I use. Nicely made monopod for the price.
I'm a digital artist and so I need to print high quality renders of my work and this printer is awesome for that. When my last hp printer started to die out after lasting 4 years and producing hundreds of prints I didn't hesitate to buy another hp and acutrally I still have the old one for back-up and printing stuff from the web. After having the hp photosmart 8450 for a couple of weeks now all I can say is good things about it.
very nice case simple yet stylish case barely enough space but everything fits i like it a lot
Excellent clarity, small portable size, stand. The connecting cable is too short to enable moving it around to a better position.
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.
This is the best book I have read on this subject. A very well written book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wonders about life on other worlds. Although Joel does not give an answer he does a wonderful job portraying the people that are looking for answers from the &quot;kooks&quot; to scientists such as the late Carl Sagan. In fact for anyone that is a Sagan fan this is a must read. Joel is a great author.
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
This is the worst product you can buy because you will lose it soon after you put it in your key chain. The cap is made of cheap plastic that will break extremely easily. I lost mine 2 weeks after I bought it - What a bunch of cheap engineers, it's as if they designed to be lost - sad thing I will never buy a memorex product - they should stick to CDs!
I am no novice to photography and have used the Canon EOS 20D, 1DS Mark 2, the Nikon D70s, and D2Hs. So I do have some incredible cameras to compare my Maxxum 7D to. Even though the Maxxum 7D is not in the same league as the Canon 1DS ll or the Nikon D2Hs it does have a lot of features that come very close to these DSLR's at no where near the cost.My introduction to photography began with a Minolta XE-7 back in 1981 and I have been a loyal Minolta user ever since. They continue to quietly push technology. Minolta was the first camera to take pictures on a manned space flight, They were the first to indroduce TTL metering, They were the first to put color corrective coating on lenses, the first to create a body integrated auto-focus system, the first to put Aperature and Shutter Priority modes on a camera, and the list goes on. Now they can add the first Body Integrated Anti-Shake System with the Maxxum 7D.During the past year my Maxxum 7D has held up to shooting dog sled races, and sub-zero backcountry adventures, pounding rain, scorching sun, sand storms, weddings and family snapshots. Yes, there have been a few misfires but not different than any other camera on the market. It's electronic and all electronics hiccup every now and again no matter what company made them. The Nikon I used had to be sent back three times for repair and the Canon 20D had to be sent back twice. I also had to send the Maxxum 7D in once but the repair was the fastest I had seen from a camera manufacturer at 7 days. The reason for sending the Maxxum 7D in was because the auto focus motor would not disengage fully so I could manual focus. The problem was resolved and has worked awesome ever since.I love the nobs. I don't like haveing to run through a LCD menu to change settings like you have to do with Canon and Nikon so the Maxxum 7D suits me perfectly, but this is a personal choice and not of any relevence. I like how logical all the settings are. It can be as simple as you like or as confusing as you want to make it.Is this camera for everyone? Definitly not. I don't believe there is one camera that is capable of producing 100% of creative impulses that flash across my mind. Sometimes only film will work, some shots require medium format, other times just a simple pinhole camera is all I need. One thing I do know for sure is that the Maxxum 7D is one incredible camera with endless capabilities and at a fraction of the cost of $3000+ DSLR's. In fact the Maxxum 7D has bailed me out of many situations when the Nikon D2Hs, Canon 20D and 1DS Mark ll have failed to work properly. At not time has the Minolta ever failed to produce the results I expected. For this reason I give it a five star.Now that the Maxxum 5D has arrived I eagerly await the Maxxum 9D.
This is the most rugged wireless keyboard I have come across yet. Its range is amazing and best of all it does not have an F-Lock key. The mouse is very responsive and does not seem to eat batteries very fast.
Camera works as advertised - it rocks!Excellent image quality (sharp and crystal clear). Fast autozoom. Awesome light management - clear and sharp image even in almost complete darkness (only laptop screen light).Very good grip on the stand that comes with it. Excellent soft pouch (e.g. personally I keep the camera attached to the stand 100% of the time and to prevent it from dust simply cover it with pouch - very convenient).Works even with slow internet connection. E.g. my parents "enjoy" 256 kbit/s which quickly limits itself to 32.. (yep, Russian province, baby) - they report sharp and clear image.Overall - guys, all my peripheral devices are from Logitech. It just happened so. They constantly turn out to be the best at what they do.
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.
Cable worked Great. I was surprised at the price, but it works better than tha camera I plugged it in to.
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)
I bought 3 of these microphones to dictate medical records using a voice recognition system. The microphones have performed well over the last 4 months, they are simple to use and take a small space on my desk, for the price I recommend it
Just bought this and it's been great so far. Still playing around with the settings. Love the wav and mp3 file formats. Software is very easy to use. The stereo mic(s) do a great job...sounds almost the same aswith my external mic!
Dec 23, 2005I purchased the daewoo dp42sm plasma, had a small blue line through the picture. called the mfg...they issued a pick up authorization. Then I read the horror stories that this column wrote, got scared that I would be treated the same way.I experienced none of the problems listed in this review of comments. They replaced my unit with a new unit as they said they would. I was finished with the process just under 2.5 weeks. I don't know what made the difference, but the experience was not as bad as I was made to believe.A happy customer --- with my plasma tv back in the great room!
First, disregard my rating as I don't actually have these cables.However, the first poster is completely wrong when he says quality doesn't matter in digital cables. It most certainly does.Even though the signals are digital in nature, they are not pure off/on, hi/low signals. They are still waveforms in an analog world and if you looked at them on a scope, you would see they are anything but nice square digital waves. At the high frequencies these signals run at, they are rounded, they have ringing, and they probably don't reach full signal levels ever over long runs due to loss. To top it off there are reflections at the cable ends due to imperfections in impedance matching between the wire and the connector that cause issues not unlike the ghosting you see on TVs with the old rabbit ear antennas sometimes.The imperfections in the signals allow high levels to be received as lows and to also play havoc with signal timing. The first poster is confusing the ideal digital signal with the real world.Look for other information online and you'll see. There is a limit to the cable runs you can do with these cables for a reason - the signal degrades. How much it degrades is a function of the cable and connector quality and the total run length. Over short runs you might be able to get away with lesser quality cables. Over longer runs, cable quality may mean the difference between working and not. The DVI/HDMI signal standard includes no error checking. Errors will increase with lesser quality cables and show up as sparkles and artifacts in the image.So again, I don't know how the Monster Cables rank, but I do know that quality does matter. It even matters in mundane cables like RS-232. It all manifests as error rates.
There is nothing inscribed or labeled that says it's an OEM lenovo product, but nothing says it isn't. It does seem to be functioning fine and fit my laptop nicely.I think I read this in another review, but oddly, I also needed to scrape away a millimeter of soft plastic on a couple nubs to get my drive to line up with the connector in the bay. After doing that, it fit very securely and I do not think it will wiggle lose or anything, and it was a small operation that took a minute to do (pretty malleable plastic on the nubs).I would not say this should scare someone from ordering this product, but good to know in case your first attempt to plug in your drive was like mine.Mike
First of all i want to thank Amazon.com for there reliable shipping. This is my first time ordering online and was hoping i could get my Canon A80 on my Son's Birthday, and Amazon didn't disappoint me. All of the good review for this camera are all correct and much more. I love the display view and also the type of shooting modes and functions. The 3 minutes video record is also good enough to manage all my clips, aside from other camera who only offer 30 secs clips.All in all if you're looking for the best brand and model + affordable price, i recommend you this Canon A80.
I already own a few pairs of headphones, most of them were the cheap ones that came with the CD player or such. so i bought these because i needed something portable and something that sounds good at the same time. have had them for over a month and have not run into any problems so far.
Installed easily, booted up without any issues. Running Compaq Presario V2000. Also note this is the same RAM as Crucial CT435935.
Bought this as a supplement to my Mini-DV camcorder and my digital camera. Although I'm not complaining lugging separate camera and camcorders, the Samsung SC-D6550 seems to be an instant solution if you want to carry less. I was fairly impressed with this camcorder. It is a great camcorder for the casual user (my wife uses it most of the time). The menu function is not hard to understand and having a SEPARATE 5MP digital camera WITHIN the camcorder itself is a big plus. It just takes a flick of a button to switch between camera and camcorder modes although this little feature gets a little bit of getting used to. Once you get that feel, everything will be smooth and simple. I also like the 10X optical zoom. Its not much compared to a Canon or JVC's 25+ times optical zoom but 10x is workable enough. Transferring the video via IEEE 1394 (firewire port) is without a hitch although nothing beats a DVD camcorder but considering you're just taking the usual family videos, the firewire port is ample enough. This camcorder also takes MPEG-4 videos direct to an SD card although at the moment, I have no idea if it takes SDHC. The biggest SD I have used with the camcorder is just 2GB. It is also one of the few camcorders that is compatible with both SD and memory stick so if you are a former Sony user, you can use your memory stick with this camcorder. It is small enough to fit in your hand and light enough to carry for extended periods of time. I like this camcorder but unfortunately, I see some customers not having a good experience with it. I haven't had any problems with mine and I bought it way back in 2006. It is still funtioning the way it should. I highly recommend this camcorder!
These are the best earbuds I have ever bought. I use them when I mow my yard and they completely block out the noise of the loud diesel engine. And all of you who said these were bad, you're either really picky about your earbuds or you need to get your ears checked out.
Owned it for a few months. Suction cupped it to my car dashboard. Didn't keep the PSP very sturdy, as it vibrated constantly and I have a brand new Civic which is a smooth ride. Eventually, the hinges came loose after about 3 months.
Having worried slightly about battery incompatibility with my CBK4-200 charger and these batteries, these are in fact exactly the same type as ship with that charger. Each battery is marked as "NB-2AH" on its casing, as is specified in the documentation for the charger. Why Canon felt the need to put an entirely different code number on the packaging, I don't know, but there you have it.While I can't comment on whether these batteries are superior to any other type, they do the job, and the battery life does seem to be very long. I don't have anything to compare to, but if like me you're the sort of person who wants to play it safe, these batteries have a long life and have performed well in my A95 digital camera.
I no longer have to worry about having to connect my printer to a computer and sharing it on the network. The computer sharing the printer always seems to be off or stuck doing something in Windows.This device works just as advertised. It is small in size but gets the job done quickly. Setup is a snap and I now have a dedicated print server for my HP inkjet. Configuring the print server is easy and all the computers on the network found the printer fast. The entire thing took about 3-5 minutes to set-up.
I must say I'm really happy with this camera. It's solidly built, take great pictures and doesn't cost you a leg. It also use two regular AA batteries (I use rechargeable NiMH) that are quite cheap and unlike proprietary Lithium batteries that other camera makers use, they will still be around > 5 years down the road.
Very nice camera bag for slr and multiple lenses. Configurable pockets make easy to fit anything. Nothing more I could ask than a little strong sides for safety.
The item is great and works as described. I would purchase this again if asked. Dont worry, Buy with confidence!cheap and worth the price, i would rather have brought the nikon one since its more spacious, but its almost 7 dollars more.
Like the Belkin HDMI cables that we have purchased this item met and exceeded all expectations. The sound quality through our subwoofer is great.
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.
Are you kidding me? I get a bag full of shredded paper and they're flimsy already but then I go and pull them out and they get caught inside the machine and tear down the side, what's the point? I wish I could get my money back on these things because they are GOD AWFUL! I now use Costco trash compacter bags that fit perfectly and don't tear when you pull them out, a little more expensive but worth it. Probably more plastic in ONE compacter bag than in 100 of these stupid bags.
With this battery pack, I can make more pictures then before without changing batteries. I also have a better grip while taking pictures.
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.
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 read conflicting information as to whether this would hold a 17" laptop, but I can confirm that it does. It has been exactly what I needed. The orange interior makes it easy to locate cords in the pockets. If I could change one thing, I'd make the fishnet pocket on the side large enough to firmly support a water bottle.
didn't work for me but for the price im not complaining too much.. i tried connecting my HDTV's optical 'out' to the mini plug 'in' of a sound bar using this cable...
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 been running 2 of these cards for over a year now. One in my camera and the other in my Sansa; the cards work flawlessly in both. This is cheap, easy storage. Shipping was free and fast. Good followup by the seller. SanDisk memory products have always worked just fine for me. 5 stars here.
This product works as advertised. I bought it for its remote function primarily, and though I hate having to do FM modulated sound, it's a necessary evil at times, and this is among the best FM transmitters I've used, and it effectively provides a case for your scratch-prone nano. So it's kind of a "3 for 1" deal. As with anything of this type, it'll wear down the nano's battery faster than usual, but it's great that this product includes a pass through dock port on the bottom, for easy charging in the car, etc. Most of the other transmitters cost at least as much and don't serve as a remote or a case.
speakers-small and loud!. My headphones rock with this stereo. My son made his own sd mix the mp3 player is tiny a nd cute. it is smaller than I thought. GREEEEEEEEAAATT. and this 209 is the best price out there.
I love my little Grundig "Emergency" radio. I use it every day, every morning, to listen to the news on National Public Radio. Why do I like it so much? NO MORE BATTERIES! All I have to do is crank it a little and I can get my morning fix on the news without having to worry about power for my little radio.
I've only had to bad a few days. My ASUS G71 17 inch laptop (this thing is a beast) just barely fits in it, so if you have a normal sized 16 inch laptop you will have no problems with getting in there. I noticed after I had ordered it that in the discription it says 16 inch PC 17 inch mac express. I think this is a bit misleading, but never the less it is an awesome bag. Seems to be very well made, and I can get my laptop in it with some effort. The lifetime warranty is a big bonus. Lots of storage for all my stuff, and then some.
I bought this as a replacement for a case I had lost. The original picture showed a case with a strap not a carabiner. Not only was the strap missing replaced with a cheap carabiner, but the rubber insert is thicker and my camera no longer fits inside. Neither problem is insurmountable but it was disappointing that the information on Amazon advertised products cannot be trusted. Buyer, BEWARE!
Split dvr to include bedroom. remote works fine,only drawback is range is limited. I needed to be no more than 10 feet away from transmitter and point right at it to work. Receiver is across room from dvr and works as it should. Wires are long enough to place them as needed. it did the job
I read the reviews and decided to try this product for my home. Everything went together easy and the brackets mounted to the drywall with no issues. I would recommend these for anyone looking for a simple install.
I haven't even begun to take advantage of all it's features. The pictures are amazing. It has great zooming capabilities without loosing quality. I love it and recomend it.
I've had this printer for about 6 months and its been great. I'm not very technical but I got a wireless router going in the house for a laptop that we move around. I assumed getting this printer to work on the wireless network would be a problem, but the setup went fine using a wireless laptop (running the HP setup CD) and the printer hard wired into my ethernet connection per the instructions (they include the cord to do this). Once it was all lined up, I simply unplugged the printer from the ethernet and it worked great wirelessly. We have it tucked into a cabinet where it's hidden and the wireless laptop prints to it without a problem. One time it wasn't working so I pulled it out and ran throught the set up again with it plugged into the wall and its run fine wirelessly ever since. The print quality seems great also, but all we have printed are web pages and a few word documents.
This monitor was at an unbeatable price. Upon receiving I found out why. The screen was cracked and it was very dirty. It did work when hooked up if you could get past the fact that is has a crack and two burnt areas. I would never buy anything used on Amazon due to this experience.
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.
this is a great product for people who have a lot of electronics. Outlets to spare! Able to organize and label all your equipment.No guessing which plug goes where. Order the extra long cord and take care of a whole rooms needs in one area.
I bought one of these cases for my first generation iPod Mini, and then it would not come off. I tried everything but it was totally stuck. I took it to several local computer technicians and they were also unable to remove it. I thought about just breaking it off, but I did not want to damage the iPod's finish.After several phone calls and emails with the company (Contour Design), I mailed the iPod and case to them so they could remove it. They discovered that my iPod was slightly larger than Apple's specifications, which is why it didn't work in the case, so it was not Contour Design's fault at all.I was very impressed with the way that Contour Designs handled this unusual problem. I never had to wait to be connected, I always spoke with the same person, and he worked with me to solve the problem, instead of trying to pawn it off on someone else. If he had not offered me the option of letting them remove the case, I would have literally been stuck with the case and been unable to remove it from my iPod. Their customer service was exactly what a company ought to provide, but so often does not happen. In fact, they went beyond what they were technically obligated to do, and in doing so, they showed their commitment to customer satisfaction.As it turned out, I had decided to return my first iPod because the new one with longer battery life came out right after I bought my first one. This made it necessary for me to get the case off the first one and to have it done quickly so I could return it within the 30 day refund period. Contour Design had the case off and returned the iPod (and a new case) using overnight express.My new iSee case works perfectly with my new iPod and I am a very satisfied customer of Contour Design.
I have just purchased my second M407 Camera, yes that's right I said the second one. I purchased the first about a year ago and have used it in the Wilds of Idaho taking pictures in all kinds of weather at every elevation imaginable. All the pictures have turned out great. I recently had a reason to take more pictures indoors, new grand daughter. Again the pictures have been fantastic, have had several blown to 11X17 for matting and framing, great quality. I would make several suggestion to folks, buy digital camera batteries, every camera I have owned eats batteries, this HP is no different. If you spend the money and get good quality batteries they will last! Second recommendation get a SD Memory card, if you are like me you will not be happy with the interanl memory and want to take lots of pictures. So, this photographer says you can't beat the price, for the quality and service you get from HP. I forgot to mention I had a camera that didn't work, and HP replaced within 2 days with a new one, no questions asked. Good Service goes a long way in my book. Buy one you won't be sorry!
Don't bother buying it. My USA-19HS worked initially when installed but when I unplug it from the USB port and reconnect it all it does is loop back information sent to it. It will not receive data sent to the serial side. I reloaded the drivers and it worked but as soon as I unplugged it from the USB and plugged it back in it no longer worked.All the diagnostics say everything is fine. It just does not receive data and echos back anything sent to it. Called TRIPP tech support which was totally useless. Their tech support does nothing more than read a script. I explained that it echoed back anything sent to it even when not connected to another device. Their response; the device it is connected to may not be compatible! I just told them it was not connected to anything. So I connected it to another com port on the computer with the same results. Their response; the device it is connected to may not be compatible! ITS CONNECTED TO A STANDARD PC!!!
as the title says, this unit seems solidly constructed, and works great. I am very pleased with it. Item shipped fast.
THIS DOES THE JOB , BUT IT IS A CHEAP PLASTIC UNIT WITH FLIMSEY PARTS AND TAKES ZERO ABUSE. NOT SOMETHING YOU WOULD WANT HOLDING YOUR STEREO. A TIP, BUY YOUR DASH ADAPTER KIT FROM CRUTCHFIELD.
If you have a new laptop with no serial port do not worry. This adaptor will allow you to log onto switches and routers console port. Works well.
I bought this external twice. The first time; it crashed. I thought maybe I did something wrong by leaving it on often, so I gave the product the benefit of the doubt and bought another one. It crashed also. It makes the same sound as the first time it crashed... I just here clicking and can't access anything. The good news is the external gives hints about when it is going to crash. A few files on the drive will not open and will give an error asking if I want to reformat my disk.
I have spent hours to have this drive working to finally learn on web forums that it was not compatible with OS 10.4.10, despite the Mac compatibility logo on the box !The non compatibility is known from the manufacturer and identified on their website : compatibility is OK for prior versions anyway - Check OS Compatibility.5 stars for amazon which managed the reimbursement perfectely.
If you're an audiophile like myself, you probably own a nice headset. Problem is, it may be a little large for lugging around. Sony Fontopia earphones are highly portable, and when positioned deep enough into the ear, can reproduce acceptable bass. This is a quality product with an extremely compact size.
It is a good case. I don't give it 5 stars because I think it needs an aditional proteccion for the screen.
A wonderful service and product sold by Amazon.It is idiot proof, easy to use. At first, I was worried that the screen was too small to tapped the icons. But I was surprised when I used it, the icons was big and easy to tapped. Words are also big enough to see. Really a wonderful GPS navigator.
I was looking for something that was compact and would not get in the way while powerwalking or doing any exercise. The armband is perfect! It is a rugged little thing too. I loaded it to capicity with WMA files since the only problem with the thing is you must purchase the MP3 driver seperatly. After spending about $200 bucks you think that could be part of the package? The earbuds are good also and not bulky at all. I don't have any trouble hearing any traffic around me at all. They joystick makes it easy to shuffle thu songs while you are moving. It has a stop watch and an fm radio none of which I have used but it is nice to know I could if I wanted too. It is water proof to a degree but if I am out in the rain i put it in under my rain gear just in case. Before purchased I did much research.I am glad I got this unit. the only other neg. is the color is a nasty green. I'd like pink if I could pick but the color wasn't the mission for the player. If you workout a lot and you want a good player this is where you should go! I use to have a cd player in a fanny pack. I use less batteries (only takes 1 AAA) and it is just so much more comfortable time just goes by so fast!
I have a Home Theater system and used the Monster Cable white bulk cable to wire my system. I bought these to terminate cables for remote speakers into a Niles speaker box. While I don't think the Niles speaker spring clips are particularly dependable, these connectors were big disappointments and unreliable to the point that if you moved the speaker box at all, some of them would come loose. They did not grip the cable satisfactorily, their insulators kept falling off, and were generally unacceptable to handle heavy gauge cables.I use a lot of monster cable products, but these were a huge disappointment.
Tremenda pantalla, no pesa nada, la puedo guardar donde quiera, es muy util para los negocios de Karaoke, pues puedes llevarla donde quiera.
Pros: price, able to handle thick plugs, still access to other outlet due to angled plug...appears super qualityCons: wish angled plug went other way....some outlets were HARD to plug into (but since this is not something i plan to unplug often, or even ever....no big deal....but i really had to use force to get it in.....)(bought two actually)...overall, highly recommend
I love this panel. I was very scared at BestBuy when they showed me the difference between the HD and conventional signals on the display model. I then found out that BestBuy is not showing actual broadcast and the sample is bogus.I run it off of a non-HD satellite system with an upconvert DVD player. It looks great. I would recommend unhesitatingly.For the record, I will get HD when I can stomach throwing away my Series 1 TiVO with lifetime service!
I ordered this Hp Ink because it was the best price around. I was kind of skeptical at first because it did not come in the original packaging. I put it in my printer and it worked wonderfully. Best deal around.
This is a good quality VGA cable with a great feature -- the included mini cable. We threaded it through the wall from our source to our HDTV, and the two-in-one setup made installation easy. It also makes the connection on each side simpler and neater. We just plug the mini connection into the headphone jack on the computer and into the mini connection on the TV, and it worked like a charm. Great setup.
Ordered one USED and quickly realized that the other Amazon reviews were probably written by folks that did the most basic connection you could do (coax in...coax out).If you have a halfway decent home theatre system and utilize the dedicated DVD and VCR RCA audio outputs using good quality cables (Monster cables or other gold tipped audio cables), the audio is great. Dolby Digital is fantastic and the onboard menu allows you to configure for several different variations.Easy setup (less than 10 minutes), easy to use, on screen menus are easy to navigate, plays MP3's, great picture, great sound!!If you want to get an inexpensive unit that will handle DVD and VHS plus also play MP3's (!!!), get one of these!!!
DO NOT BUY THIS THING!! Has got to be the worst piece of crap I've ever owned.Agreed with most other reviewers - the instructions (esp. syntax of commands not to mention the English grammar) are HORRIBLE! But the main problem overall is that it is simply God-awful UNRELIABLE! I've had it for about 6 months and have experienced at least 3 false alarms. Not armed, sitting there in my family room just watching TV and all of a sudden one of the sirens starts blaring for no reason. Another time my wife and I were awoken in the middle of the night with the thing ringing. We did NOT arm it at night. Not only that, but it won't always shut OFF reliably! 3AM and my wife and I are frantically pushing the disarm button on the remote, siren still blaring away. Sometimes the remote works, sometimes not (yes, it and everything has fresh batteries - oh, but they discharge within a few months, even name-brand). Then, the range is terrible. We don't have a big house, single story, but some of the further away door sensors don't trigger the alarm. I also (regretfully) bought the outdoor siren. Works maybe half the time, and it's only about 30 feet away from console. Then there are the motion sensors, which only sense a motion every 5 seconds. I can walk past the range of one easily within 5 seconds and the light never flashes. Sometimes to get it to flash I have to stand in front of it and wave my hands wildly. (I suppose if a burglar did that it might ring...) I'd give this piece of junk 0 stars if I could.
Not the worst you could do for ... speakers, but listening to mp3s on these speakers is not pleasant, with significant distortion, ringing, and poor bass. It's better than my laptop's speakers, but that's about it.
The ipods definitely outrank any other mp3 player in quality. I know because I have had 3 mp3 players before this one. But the fact of the mattter is that the ipod mini is a hard drive player, meaning it has parts that move inside of the thing. Therefore, significant force will cause the hard drive to work improperly. But the ipod mini is incredibly strudy, so if you get one, don't TOSS it in your purse, or run 1o miles with it like these other idiots and you should be fine in the event of minor tremors. They wonder, "oh why is my ipod not working," well that's because you treat the thing like a frickin' baseball. If you want an mp3 to accompany you in an activity that will require a LOT of movement, then get the flash based ipod nano or shuffle, where there are no moving parts, but a smaller storage. But if you have a huge assortment of songs, then hard drives will sure as hell be able to hold all those songs. And that's the difference between flash based mp3s and hard drive mp3s. So, if you are willing to buy the mini, you have to understand that difference and the fact that the mini, despite how sturdy, will crash if you disrupt the hard drive inside by slamming it, trhowing it, dropping it every ten minutes, etc. And the batery, just get the third gen. minis that have an 18 hour battery life, and if it dies for good, buy a battery pack for about 30 dollars. That's all there is to it. Just treat your mini like you would a child and distrust these people who say their's doesn't work. That is only because they make it not work, not Apple.
I verified this does indeed work with every (except for one) all of my USB charging devices (including PDA, iPod-video, GPS). However, it does not work for my son's iPod-shuffle, so be forewarned.My voltmeter shows the output is within spec, but (apparently) not within the iPod-shuffle specs. fwiw: I ended up buying the Apple-brand for my son's iPod-shuffle.
The two side buttons are so cool. You don't need to send move the mouse when you wanna go forward or backward.
These dvd's are very dependable are are great for archiving purposes. The data is supposed to last longer than the material they are made of. Leave them blank. Only label the jewel case for maximum longevity.
I LOST MY BATTERY DURING A TRIP TO THE WOODS. I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT REPLACING MY BATTERY WHEN I FOUND THIS REPLACEMENT ON AMAZON. IT WAS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY TROUBLES AND IT IS AN ORIGINAL CANNON TOO. IT WORKS GREAT.. AND NOW I AM ABLE TO TAKE PICTURES AGAIN YEAH!!!
i am so happy with this purchase and i will be ordering it again great package deal!!!
Thought I'd go with an iPod alternative, big mistake. Player hangs during transfers, then crashes, rebuilds the library and all the song titles are a mess. Tech support was rude and condescending, no one would deviate from the script, which recommends "small transfers", less than 100 songs. So in order to fill the player, over 20 transfers would be required. When I said I was trying to transfer 7 GB the woman laughed at me. I want this to be a good player, but it has been a headache so far.
This product is awesome! It is very stout and well built, heavier than the 22" LCD I have mounted to it. It came very well packaged, with hardware that was neatly packed in individual sealed bags. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, though installing it is pretty straight forward. The tension on the swing out arms can be adjusted, as can the tilt up to 15* (though that must be locked in once set). It swings out up to 17" from the wall. The finish is clean and blemish free. Although I have nothing but praise for this product, I will say that the included #14X2" screws that are included to mount it to the wall would be better replaced by 1/4"X3" lag screws (which I used as did others). I used some blue thread locker on the set screw used to lock the arm to the plate on the wall, and also on the screws used to mount the arm to the TV. Installation took me about ten minutes. Highly recommended!
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.
I ski (or board) all day with this earbud and a 280SLK on a NiMH battery. I have used TalkAbouts while skiing for a few years - but just got the 280 and the earbud, and it makes a WORLD of difference! The 280's lock feature lets me pack it down under layers. The earbud and wires stay well under layers (hat, shirt, etc) as well. Only the mic sticks out from the side, which I can click to talk at any time. It has been over a foot under the snow with my head when I blow a 360 - and still works perfectly. This earbud is a *must* for skiiers (or boarders! I do both.)
I bought this mouse for my bluetooth-equipped MacBook.The first one often refused to turn back on after it would either go into sleep mode, (I'm assuming that's what it did) or after I physically turned it off.I returned it and brought home a 2nd one. It does the same thing.I tried different batteries, pairing it with the laptop numerous times and I have finally given up.My overall rating? Don't buy it.
Had a totally useless notebook given to me for parts (Toshibia L25-121) that was slow as dirt. Bought this RAM put it in turned on the computer and the BIOS located it right away and now this computer has a new life and is running smoth and faster than it has ever before. This RAM was really super cheap compared to Best Buy that wanted $40.00 a stick bought 2 for less then $26.00 here on Amazon and recived it in 3 days by mail, which I thought was really fast.
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.
I highly recommend this product. Not only is it quiet but the thing actually works. It's dropped of heat in my tower by at least 5 to 6 digits from the usual temperature. Get two of them. I did.
The case has room for only the GoFlex Satellite HD with no room for the accompanying cables, which defeats the purpose of a storage case, since we now have to keep things in 2 places. The mesh pocket on the inside, which I assume was designed to hold power and connector cables, was torn and essentially rendered useless...moot point since this case has only enough real estate for either HD or cables.The only reason I got this is because the case from Seagate was sold out when I order the HD. Save yourself the disingenuous experience and avoid this offering.
I bought this under the assumption then because the item title said '6 conductor' it actually would be. As you can see by my rating - not so much. It's only a 4 conductor coupler and it's a different brand. Stay away from this seller.
These headphones are simply awesome. I own both the wired and the wireless Sennheiser models and each one sounds better than the other: great bass response and crisp sound with no static. As an audiophile and avid iPod user, I need my sound pure and uncompromising. This model is very comfortable to wear, and completely covers your ears, shutting out any noise and allowing you to indulge in the sound coming from the speakers. They are a bit expensive, but this is a good example of you get what you pay for. I'd rather pay the price now and enjoy my music for several years without worrying about the headphones.After having tried models from all the big names, including Bose, Sony, Panasonic etc, I give the highest marks to Sennheiser. Even their cheaper models sound just as good as the pricier models, although they cheaper ones tend to be uncomfortable to wear for longer periods. If you really want to enjoy your music, get these or any other Sennheiser headphones.
For 7 months I was using USB to connect my cable modem to my computer and at least 3 times a day my computer would crash. Well, finally, after so many months later, Microsoft's crash analysis error report eventually figured out it was the USB driver for the cable modem. So, I called my cable ISP and they suggested I use the Ethernet connection. I looked around and found the Linksys LNE100TX ver 5.1 at a great price, after all the rebates, and picked one up. I have to say I'm glad I did. Now, I don't use it for networking it is just to connect my computer to my cable modem. It simply works beautifully and my computer hasn't crashed for weeks. You're getting a great product at a nearly nothing price.
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 needed to have a wall mount for my new 32" LCD tv. I purchased this one. It was easy to install with the additional mounting plate. It is very sturdy and can hold the tv in any position.Jim
I just love these dvd's to death! I have never had one that ended up being a bad one that couldn't be used. Great clarity.
Living in Southern California, you never know if you will have an earthquake, winds or some other disaster. I thought I was prepared for the major wind storm last month but found that my "earthquake" drawer was not as stocked as I had hoped. I bought this for a backup and am thrilled. We had a power outage again and this was the perfect lamp. It makes things easy to see in the entire room and the radio gets great reception.
I had a black wooden table for mouse and I hate mouse pads. Optical mice sometime stuck or jump on some points. But this laser mouse is great, it floats seamless. If cord doesn't bother, (at least no battery run out worries) go for logitech.
A CD is included with the Linksys router which guides you throughthe physical set up (which is very easy). It also guides youthrough the software set-up. However, I encountered a fewproblems with the software set-up.However, Linkysys has an *on-line* set up Wizard through their website. I found the software installation much easier using this on-line service. My computer and a laptop were up and running in a few minutes. I suggest people who are new to this technology might skip the enclosed installation CD and go straight to the website for set-upOnce I was up and running, everything worked well. My desk top (not wireless) works fine and my new laptop downloads at an incredibly fast rate. Aside from the software installation glitch, I am very pleased with the product.
This thing is amazing! I'm not an audiophile, but these are my best headphones. I use them for gaming/music/movies they work for everything! I have use these for a few months and before my purchase I've been mostly using ear buds mainly for the portability. These things are just as portable since you can fold them! Now they are slightly large, however, the quality makes it shine. It is mostly/entirely plastic. The build quality is decent, I've had no issue with adjusting the length, but when i let my dad use it i notice it didn't fit him properly. So they may not be that comfortable for people with large heads. =[ The sound quality is beast! It comes with a bass adjuster to where you can set how much bass you want. The dial is a bit heavy since you have to put a battery in it. The battery last depending on usage, can be quite annoying if you use it non stop, or like to leave music running on. The leather pads that go around your ear are super comfy! But they do leak sound. If i let someone else use it i can hear the noise, but its not too much.Pros: Good price, fold-able for great portability, great sound/bass, bass adjusting, leather cushion pads for your earsCons: Plastic-y, slightly bulky, might not be for people with large heads, the bass dial is slightly heavy, need to use a battery*Even though there are slight cons, I still think it's a 5-star headphone!
This might be a good product if it had any instructions. I have never had an mp3 and needed a guide to help me along. You can't do anything (like delete a song) without hooking up to the software. The disc that came with it did not work and I had to download form the internet. I bought a "Zune for Dummies" book & it wasn't even the same software.I'm sending it back. It's not worth the headache.I'd give it zero stars if i could.
This is a fantastic TV. After shopping around at our local Best Buy, Sears, Circuit City we knew that we wanted this TV. However, all of the local retail prices where $1200 to $1400 and up. We paid $1099 on Amazon and they shipped and delievered it, brought it in the house with their white gloves on, and took it out of the box for us to make sure everything worked properly--for FREE. At any other local retailer you would pay upwards of $200 for this kind of service. The picture quality is superb, it has quite a variety and plenty of inputs. And it just plain looks great! I would recommend this to anyone!
The best price that I could find for these. These were easy to assemble. I previously had wall mounts, but the sound from my Bose speakers is so much better with these stands, away from the wall. They are relatively unobtrusive and easy to move around as needed.
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.
Where to start....For the price point I would have expected a much higher quality product, my coworker led me on to this product however he had a much older version.The difference between them were astronomical.1st, the item I received did not match the picture, mine is a much cheaper looking knock off, not sure how that happened.2nd, as soon as I plugged in the usb into the adapter and took it out, it broke, just like that. in under 1 minute my brand new device turned to crap, the usb port is so loose and cheap it amazes me they get away with it.3rd, it drops connection consistently, if you are using hyper terminal or other similar programs (putty) you will relieve and error and have to reopen the session which is the most annoying thing in the world when trying got configure a switch or a node.Overall bad experience, product seems WAY to overpriced for the cheap piece of garbage you get for it, I would pay 5 dollars for this and be happy but 20 dollars plus I don't think so.This product is the perfect example of made in china at its finest and I would avoid it, find something cheaper and better.
Please be advised that this antenna is only rated for up to RED ZONES use.That being said, antennaweb said that my address was in a Violet-zone; but I was able to use this antenna anyway when combined with a Preamplier (it is still much cheaper than paying $100+ for one of the much more expensive antennas).RCA TVPRAMP1R Outdoor Antenna PreamplifierI used an RCA TVPRAMP1R Outdoor Antenna Preamp and it gave me excellent results. It totally blows away the -indoor type- antenna, but that's to be expected.If you are on a tight budget, this ~$20 antenna is totally worth giving a shot.
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.
Easy to setup, plug & play, for use in day light or dark. Very Good product for use in home or office, you can play at home using a pc connected to TV.
I've been using it for 2 years or so. It works well and you don't have to think about it.If it would automatically go from pause to stop after an hour or so then I'm sure it would save people some electricity. As it remembers the stop position it only costs and extra 2 seconds to get back to where you were.
This is a lot safer than the swarm of cords I used to have behind the couch and chairs. It is a good combination, having both the oversize plugs for transformers and the normal sized plugs on one strip allows you to get rid of flimsy extension cords and eye sores. The fact that it also has the right angle plug is also helpful, as it guides the cord to run closer to the wall and more out of the way. Generally, it works as it should, and I have no real criticisms and the price is good.
I put this in my phone to access photos. More than enough storage for what I need but when I insert the card into the SD adapter and try to read it in my computer, it does not recognize it. Perhaps the phone has a dedicated file system that prevents it being read by my OS.
These are excellent computer speakers for the money. Many of the reviews that talk about bad midtones are, for the most part, true. With standard settings, the speakers do sound flat and leave much to be desired. However, with the use of a program with an equilizer, they can be adjusted to sound very, very good. I am using the Windows Media Player, with equilizer, and have them sounding great now. I had to give up my MusicMatch Jukebox for lack of adequate adjustments.These are very small speakers and will not &quot;fill&quot; up a large room or project all ranges over a large distance. Therefore, I am not sure why they have a double subwoofer - it seems like overkill. However, within shorter distances (20-30 Feet) these speakers can really be adjusted to provide great quality sounds. For general computer speakers, I would rate this as excellent in both (adjusted) sound quality and size. For a home entertainment system, I would look for much higher end speakers.With a little bit of tweaking, I am now very pleased and have a sleek set of speakers that can pack a surprising punch.
The 14" iBook gets four stars from me. I feel I need to say that, since the Amazon system is not working properly now -- every time I preview this review, the rating comes up as one star. Having tried to correct the star rating at least five times to no avail, I'm just going to hit the submit button now.I'm giving my impressions as a new iBook owner rather than waiting several months to do so because the current iBook models will most likely be discontinued this calendar year. You can expect the successor models to use an Intel chip.I bought an iBook (my first laptop) with full knowledge that it will not be around in its current iteration much longer.Why? iBooks get pretty good reviews for laptop reliability. I'm of the school that wants the dust to settle on a newly introduced product before I buy it. New models are generally more prone to having problems than a design which has been around long enough to have the glitches sorted out. Also, I'd always been curious about the Apple operating system, having always used a Windows product.So, how does OS X stack up against Windows? Sorry, Apple zealots, I'm not going to completely trash the competition. I have been running XP Pro (64 bit version) on my desktop for around seven months now and like it. It works pretty well -- I've had no crashes, no blue screens of death, etc. like I was used to getting with Windows 95 and 98. It is however, still prone to the things that plague Windows: spyware and viruses. According to the log on my spyware software, I've run 295 scans that picked up over 2000 tracking cookies and have eliminated the Ibis toolbar twice in seven months. I really enjoy not having to scan for spyware at all with my new notebook.So far as the Windows vs. Apple debate goes, -- yes, Mac OS X is an extremely stable system. It blows away Windows 98 and the home versions of XP. XP Pro comes pretty close to matching it in terms of stability, from my experience. So, I give the edge to Apple. The tradeoff for buying OS X over Windows is in software availability.As far as the iBook itself is concerned, I like it so far. It only took a few minutes to set up and get on the Internet. The operating system seems a bit more intuitive than Windows. What, as a complete novice to OS X, I expect to happen is usually what does happen. Don't be afraid to switch due to fear of not being able to operate the computer: things fall into place nicely.Any dislikes? Yes, a couple of things. First, believe all the comments you read in the reviews about the screen on the 14" model not being overly sharp. It isn't. Being a presbyopic middle-ager,I bought a 14" model for the larger screen size over a 12" iBook (with which it shares the same native screen resolution). You get a bigger, but less sharp screen. Apple does seem to be a bit behind with screen resolution on the iBook compared to competitively priced notebooks from other manufacturers. On the upside, the fairly low contrast viewing screen is easy on the eyes. A high contrast screen may initially seem more appealing, but eye fatigue usually sets in much sooner. I have yet to get eye fatigue with the iBook.The keyboard could be better. It does not have the nice tactile feel that the Apple Powerbooks and the better Windows notebooks possess. The feel does not bother me that much, but be aware the difference does exist.Also, if you use memory-hungry applications at all (Photoshop or doing a lot of video editing), go ahead and max out the memory of the iBook to its 1.5 gigabyte capacity. It will run noticeably faster than the stock version.Anything else bad? Nothing pops into mind. Would I buy the iBook if I got to start all over again? So far, yes. So long as it holds up over time, I will not regret my decision to buy one.
Lowes had a similar product on their shelves for around $70 that included some telephone and ethernet jacks. What a steal compared to that price, and it worked like a charm for my rj-11 crimping job.
I purchased the battery as a second one to use when taking lots of photos without the ability to recharge one. It was delivered on time and the price was significant lower than that at a local camera store.
Before I bought the Skullcrushers, I did my share of the research and found out that its a really popular headphone set; I can see why. I bought it off amazon for a wicked $39 only, free shipping! I was waiting for this to arrive in the mail since the day I bought it, which was a long wait I swear. I left my headphones back home before coming to college and my earbuds aren't exactly all that great for bass - I have sennheiser buds.Okay, let me point out here that I am very picky over audio quality with ear/head-phones, as in, I WILL NOT BUY it if it doesn't sound better than the last pair I had. The skullcrushers had very good audio quality for the price, although its nothing spectacular. Music and mostly everything else sounds good only when you have the subwoofers on and the volume cranked up a bit; if you want to leave the subwoofer off you'll probably end up with some average, disappointing sound lacking bass entirely. So leave the subwoofer on!The battery they provided, while being an added bonus, had extremely crappy life. I had to replace it in a week :O yeah. I've been using a duracell for the past two weeks and its still going strong with the same amount of usage. I didn't expect these headphones to be so average without the sub on; they only really come to life when its active.So far, I've found performance to be extremely good. Again, I note here that I am rating this hi based on its pricing, so don't get me wrong and compare this to >$60/70 sets. It is certainly one of the best in its category though, at this price range. The base price of the skullcrushers, however, is SORELY OVERPRICED, and I wouldn't buy the blue/zebra/etc color schemes for the premium. Rather buy something like the Razer Carcharias or the Logitech G35 for the gaming I do.Oh yes, this headset is pretty good for gaming too. It doesn't have great directional/positional sounds, but it packs a punch with gunfire and explosions.Movies? Works darn well, and my roommate enjoys his sleep while I have these on high volume levels, as the sound stays IN.Overall? A pretty darn good headset I would easily recommend to anyone, but only if you buy it off amazon for the $40. Else? Overpriced. But it does a good job, the subwoofers work well, and it looks cool, albeit a little fragile. And its reasonably portable too. I only wish these were circum-aural [around the ear] headphones rather than the over the ear type, as it can get uncomfortable over extended use. I love them, anyway.
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 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.
On my 3rd one, Tsch support told me the first two were defective. Now 3rd doesn't work either. 3 computers, 2 different routers, 3 different cameras. I regret ever buying this camera!
I was trying to get local HD channels added to my dish network setup. I tried a directional NONamplified antenna and after 30 minutes of fiddling for the best angle, these are the signal strength numbers I got:Fox - 68%CBS - 63%ABC - 59%Fox was the only one that was watchable at this strength. I bought the ANT301 and plugged it in and after about 5 minutes of fiddling, here are the new strengths:Fox - 78%CBS - 83%ABC - 73%All three channels are watchable now with no issues. I would recommend this antenna if you are just within range of your HD channels and want to get a better signal. It wont work miracles, but it does improve the signal over nonamplified antennas.
I used this camera once and have no good photos to show for it. It took 5 frames then skipped several and took 2 more, then nothing for the rest of the roll. We swam with sharks and I have nothing to show for it. Should have bought a disposable one.
Easy to use device. USB plug in. Scans directly into MS Word or virtually any other popular program.
Bought this for use with my Nikon D3000. It works perfectly. My only complaint is that it didn't come with any useful instructions for setting it up to work with the camera. Had to go online for that, but it was easy to find. Once I got it working, it's been very useful for artsy self-portraits. Great product!
This camcorder does not come with the cables necessary to transfer the image to your computer. And don't bother with buying a USB cable, since the images turn out awful. Get the Firewire cable. Oh, and you'll need to buy software to create DVDs, since Sony doesn't include that with the camera either. Overall, the deal you get on this isn't worth all the extras you have to buy to make it work.
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
My reception was bad with the big roof top antena I already owned. This product added nothing to my reception, another customer I talked to at Best Buy, said he bought the same unit, and it did absolutely nothing for him either. I suggest you talk to a professional before installing any of these products. How many TV's connect into the same antena and how far/long is the cabling from the antena to the TV, this information is good to have.
this TV Tuner is great with windows 7 media center, however, if you want to use its remote(the remote rather sucks so it isn't a big loss, not to mention the remote refuses to acknowledge windows media center at all and there are no fixes for that) you are stuck with the TotalMedia 3 Software, which for some reason will lock out a lot of channels on cable....don't get me wrong the TotalMedia 3 Software is nice other than that, but the tuner just works better with windows 7 media centerfor the price listed here however I suggest a different tuner, this one is definitely not worth more than $40 USD tops and that is pushing it
The cable is very high quality, durable and umm... good. What can you say more about a cable that gets the job done?
Easy to set up (disk required). Can use with any PC and with any messaging program, such as Skype or with MSN.Better quality than on my netbook built-in webcam.I have not tested the sound quality yet.
This drive started off badly and quickly got worse. When I insert a movie DVD into the drive, it will kick it out EIGHT times before playing it. This happens EVERY SINGLE time, since it was new. Blank DVDs are only a little less obnoxious: I have to erase any disk before recording, even if it's new. Finally a year after I bought this thing it quit working entirely. I gleefully smashed it to pieces, which is the only pleasure I ever got from this totally nasty Sony product.This is definitely my last Sony product. Not only did Sony choose to install computer cracker rootkits each time you play one of their CDs, but now even the hardware side of the company has become infected withe same customer loathing for which the media side of Sony has become infamous. That's it. The end. No more Sony for me.
It works great when you are in front of the camera but not so well behind it. my problem with it is that it will ONLY TAKE UP TO A 30 MIN EXPOSURE! so star trails wont really work that great...
I ordered these for my Ipod. They worked great. As others have stated do go by the directions. Makes all the difference. Each travel set comes with a wet and dry cloth. This package also comes with a microfiber cloth. The instructions indicate to use this for certain types of screens. For my Ipod I only needed the wet and dry cloths but for my Mac laptop I also needed the microfiber cloth. Either way everything I've used these with looks great afterwords. Very pleased.
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!!
I purchased this headset to use with my SKYPE. In addition, I use it for just about anything on my computer so as not to disturb my wife while she's watching TV or talking on our land line. These are VERY comfortable. The should quality is good. It also has a thumbwheel for adjusting the volume.The only issues that I have is that there is 2 connectors. One for the mike and one for the headphone. Although they have held up very well for the time that I've had it, I suspect that it won't be too long before I'll have to repair them. Not a real problems as it's easy to fix. The other issue is the pick-up for the mike. Unless I have the mike positioned precisely, the person on the other end has a difficult time hearing me. That is fixed by me speaking a little louder.Overall, I would recommend them. In fact, if they fail completely, I'll probably purchase an identical set as a replacement.
This protects the camera from dings and dirt. It also makes it easier to grip. I always remove it after the dive/hike to make sure it has not trapped any water against the camera. It is inexpensive and IMHO worth using. I would buy it again if I lost my camera.
Velcro did not hold my palm IIIxe in place. It was very insecure. Nowhere to put credit cards either.
For the ladies, this arm band tends to slip down the biceps if you don't have muscular guns like a man....
If you cannot afford or do not need the 85mm 1.4 this is a great piece of glass, typical high quality Nikkor.Used it in a couple of photo shoots and the color rendition is excellent, sharp as a tack from f2.8 to f11, very good at f1.8 with some purple color fringing and CA in some lighting conditions. It focus fast and accurate on a D90 (won't work on D60, D50 and D40, only focus with on body screw) never missed the mark even in low light situations.Resolution is good and allow to push the ISO up a notch or two to compensate for low light situation, in which she has no problem hitting home when it comes to focusing.Excellent for head-shots and head and shoulder portraits, with a DX you have the field of view of 127.5mm on a FX/35mm camera. A little extra room in the portrait world can allow you to keep a slightly higher distance with the model/subject.Like the previews reviewer said, if you are a full time pro the 85 1.4 is a much better lens, but it comes at a price (almost 3 times). Even better should be the new 85mm 1.4g.
I got it for my first baby and I can't live without it. I have been using it everyday for a couple of months now, and I can't find any reason to complain. I hung it above my daughter's crib to monitor how she is doing during her naptime or at night. Now I can clearly see everything on the monitor so I can check on her whenever I want, without rushing to her bedroom. Obviously "mommy out of sight, out of mind" makes my baby sleep comfortably and now she is not disturbed by my frequent visits to her bedroom. It is an excellent parent's aid. You can also see perfectly everything at night, thanks to the infrarred system, even though it is dark in her bedroom because I don't leave the light on. With my next baby I plan to buy an additional camera to monitor him/her too.
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.
Got what I ordered in a very timely manner. I would order from them again.
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.
We needed a compact keyboard for a limited-width keyboard tray for our secondary PC we use mostly for PC gaming. It works great and gives us the room we need to place our mouse on the keyboard tray as well, a welcome improvement! The keyboard is similar to a smaller laptop keyboard but works beautifully for that which is was intended.
I bought this as a Christmas present. It will NOT stay together. The laptop pad comes apart from the stand every time you move. I wish I had saved my receipt. I would demand a refund.
We purchased these speakers for use in the car with factory installed DVD player (18 month old will not wear the headphones). These speakers are great for all of her Disney movies. They are loud enough for her to hear, while not drowning out radio and conversation in the front of the vehicle. However, there is no bass and very little mid tone. The price is reflective of this. Great item if you want a cheap set of speakers to put out a small sound. Not an option if looking for a quality sound.
The D40 is a really inexpensive camera; priced at a point around high-end digital compact. However, it's leaps and bounds ahead in terms of photo quality and opens up many possibilities with DSLR accessories and lenses.I love my D40. It's super light and super easy to get steady shots particularly with the 18-55mm Nikkor kit lens. I can lug this camera all day and not break a sweat. Don't be deceived by seemingly low megapixel sensor (6.1M). This thing produces pictures that put all the other 8-12M pixel digital compacts to shame.The D40 only supports auto-focus with AF-S (sonic motor) lens, but there are plenty of choices from Nikon as well as some third party vendors.The camera powers on and focuses very fast; it's a breeze to get sharp and beautiful pictures. I had no ideas what I was missing until I starting shooting with my D40. Now when I get traveling with the family or just casually thinking that I might need to take a picture for whatever occasion, I just grab the D40 and don't think twice.
OIS stands for optical image stabilization and is featured in various Panasonic models. Panasonic put some serious thought into this and came out with a great implementation that REALLY WORKS. The L1 is a great digital SLR -- as long as you don't already own Canon or Nikon-compatible lenses. The kit 14-50 mm lens is actually a great value as it includes the more expensive wideangle range. The camera itself is well built and takes EXCELLENT pictures with little fuss. I love it. I'll add more details as I gain more experience with the camera -- but so far, so superb!
The external covering is made of very cheap plastic.I tried to insert a key chain into the end square-loop- which broke with a moderate amount of pressure.I recommend any Kingston 1GB which you can find here for half!
Well the price was really good for the 4 pack of Maxell VHS tapes that I purchased but the quality of the recordings after 2 or 3 times was awful. Whatever I recorded- the audio was fine but the picture just kept rolling. If you put the VCR on pause and then hit play it plays ok for a few seconds and then it starts rolling all over again. When I try to rewind the tapes 2 of the 4 tapes stop rewinding and shut the VCR off. When I turn the VCR back on, the tape pops out and I have to go over to the set and push the tape back in and hit rewind again. It takes about 3 or 4 times of doing this to get back to the beginning of the tape. VERY annoying. It's not the VCR as I have tried it in a couple of different machines with the same results. I guess the old saying is true that you get what you pay for. I'll go back to the high grade VHS tapes when I place another order and see if they are any better.
I have to returned this router which keeps dropping internet connection. This router is also highly troublesome to roboot and it is sensitive to the sequence of insert wires. Working with it is a pain.I bought a netgear router from walmart which works flawlessly.
This product is great. It installs easy and then you start up your computer and there is no problem. It is fast and easy, with great dilivery and nothing to search for on the web to make it work, like downloads. If I ever need another I'm keep this in mind.
I had several months worth of important documents on this. I know I should have backed them up elsewhere but I didn't... and one day this thing stopped lighting up and cannot be recognized by any PC. I looked this up online and it is a known issue. If you don't believe me, then type "cruzer 2gb dead" into Google and see for yourself how there are hundreds of other very unhappy people who tried to go cheap by buying one of these and is now in agony.I only write this review so that other people (hopefully) will not have to go through what I did. Instead I would highly recommend the 32GB mini by Corsair, something that accidentally went through the washer and dryer (and still works perfectly)!This product, however, is junk; I did nothing to provoke its death. It's also loaded with bloatware which cuts in on the already-measly 2GB.As a final warning, if you go to Sandisk's official website you'll see that their forums are loaded with complaints about this, and the only response provided is that "there's nothing you can do now" and/or "it isn't Sandisk's fault". So... please don't encourage them to keep mass-distributing this faulty product and instead buy something more reliable.
This is a nice bag to pick up and go when you only want to carry one lens with the camera. I use it with a Sony Alpha 300 plus either my Tamron 28-75 2.8 lens, or a Sony 18-250mm lens. It will also work with my ultra wide Sony 11-18mm but I usually want to take another lens when I carry that one. I can fit the Sony HVL-F20AM compact flash (very small) in one of the side pockets, my wallet in the other side and there is still room for a couple of filters, an extra battery and an extra compact flash card. It is very well made and I like that you can either zip it or just clip it if you need fast access. Not sure how water resistant it is. It looks like it will stand up to the elements but I couldn't find anything that said it was water resistant on the package. I guess for the price it really deserves 5 stars but I would preferred it to be just a touch bigger. If I find out it's water proof, I would add the extra star in any case.I just upgraded by camera to a Sony SLT-A55. It is absolutely a perfect way to carry that camera with an attached lens. With the smaller A55, I can leave the small flash attached and the hood on my lens. At least it fits fine on the Sony 18-250mm lens, which is the one I normally take if I only want one lens.
I have been burning DVD's and all types of other content on these discs and haven't run into a single problem. Maybe its because I use a burner that actually works (LG products are good).Memorex is a good brand as well.
Sony DVD-Rs used to be good. Yes, I'd run into the occasional bad disc, but most of the time I could go through a whole spindle with no problem. I did encounter problems with the 100 disc spindle though. Well, it's bad all around now. I don't know who does their manufacturing now, but the quality has suffered a lot. My first clue should have been that the plastic cake box was more frosted, where it was once clear. So, I bought a few here and there, noticing I was running into 3-4 bad discs. Two months ago, it finally came to ahead. I was burning copies of a family video. 1 disc, 2 discs, 3 discs, 4 discs, 5 discs, 6 bad discs...in a row! I finally managed to burn them using some spare JVC discs a friend had given a while back, which burned a very slow rate. I had discovered PIO mode. This is a mode used by Windows XP when it encounters several failed attempts to read/write to bad media. Most people encounter and don't know how to fix it. Thankfully, I managed to find a solution to fixing the problem online and I was back burning at a normal rate after a restart. Nonetheless, how bad is quality control if 10% of your product in a row is bad? Instead, I bought Verbatim and found it to have the quality Sony once had.
I have had the A80 for only 3 weeks and already the battery door is broken.In taking about 100 pictures, I was very disappointed at how slow it is to focus. Sometimes it seemed like it was 5 seconds between when I pushed the button and when it finally took the picture. Often the opportunity was long gone by the time the image was acquired.Otherwise, the pictures are ok, and I like the software that came with it.So, I'm off to FedEx to send it for repair.
I was really looking forward to my new S50. Unfortunately, Sirius could not activate it. So I went through a series of support calls that ended three hours later with Sirius coaching me through an update of the unit's firmware using my computer and a huge software download from Sirius. No luck. So the tech said to return it. The box it came had stickers on it that said it could not be returned to the seller (Tiger Direct, via Amazon) which Sirius said violates their agreement with Amazon. Sirius does not warrantee the radio for the first 30 days and will not accept returns during that time. But the lady at Tiger Direct allowed us to return it. Seems this is a problem item for them. So I went to Best Buy to get a working version, but they don't carry it. The clerk told me they had problems with that model and don't sell it any longer. I bought the ST4 and had it installed. Its great! The sound is excellent and it has all the features I need for alot less money. You couldn't GIVE me an S50! If I need to carry music with me I will get an Ipod.
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 :)
The cradle provides a reliable and effective way to charge the battery, and transfer data. The price was right and arrived promptly.
i used this player at a friend's place...and this player sucks big time,The creative MuVo beats the shuffle hands down both in terms of sound Quality and functionality and oh yeah the MuVo has a screen where u can actually see the song name!The MuVo uses a AAA battery and not a apple battery...I guess people will buy anything apple even if they churn out crappy products like this once in while and try to con people with rubbish like this!and hey all u apple maniacs remember Newton the crappy PDA from apple?
I just received this player and set it up with my Arcam AV9 Processor, Anthem AVR7 7 channel Amp, B&W; Front and Surround, Tannoy Rear Surround and Boston Acoustic Center Speakers and watch BBC Planet Blu-ray on my Sony 60 inches TV. I have only one word to describe the performance of all these: "WOW!":)
Took a little longer to receive, but I could not be more satisfied with my product. Great Job!! Very Happy!
I've been using this unit for about a month, switching from WIN98 and WinME machines with barely a hiccup. Reading the instructions; that is installing the software, rebooting and as the machine reboots, plug in the USB connector... is a good thing! The little grean window that indicated a connection comes up,and with the USB its always been at 100% connection. More than I can say for the LINKSYS PCMCIA card in my laptop, used at the same distances. I'll probably use the new one I ordered for when I bring the laptop on the deck in the spring. Hope this helps, but for a non computer guy, this was a pleasure.
I know this is just repeating what thousands of people have said, but there is absolutely no difference in HDMI cables. This $10 cable is just as good as a $90 Monster cable.I actually probably overpaid with this, at $10, but I was buying a PS3 and wanted it to arrive at the same time. Buy any HDMI cable, and as long as it works at all, it's working perfectly.I plugged the cable in, turned my TV on, and the picture came through, clear as day. That's all the cable needed to do, and it did its job well.
It's my own fault, but I did not realize this remote did not have number buttons. It works all right, but I like to change channels with number buttons too, as it's much faster. Stupid of me not to have looked closer before I bought it!
I ordered this for my ups to communicate with the computer. I was running Vista Home Premium and it work just great and all it needed was driver update and I was able to get going and the I can communicate with the ups.
If you need to connect your laptop to a Cisco switch console port, any $8 serial to USB adapter will work.However, this serial to USB adapter fully supports the RS-232 spec and will work with any serial device. I found DSC alarm panels are particularly picky about serial connections. Tripp Lite's Keyspan USB connector is recommended by DSC. It works great.Another benefit is the relatively high cost of this adapter means the other techs probably will have $8 adapters. I can tell if they borrow mine now. I prefer different and better when I can get them. This USB to serial adapter qualifies in both categories.
The case is nice, but the plastic clasp broke on the original order as well as a replacement.
My friend ordered this kit when I helped him with an amp install. I am a KnuKonceptz guy and was worried when he told me he had bought a Boss kit. My worries were later validated.When I got my hands on the wire I was horrified at how little conductor there is. Radioshack's 10 gauge is thicker than this. The speaker wire is very meh and also very little conductor. The fuseholder is decent, that's the only way it could ever deserve a star. STAY AWAY fro this kit if you want an 8 gauge kit. [...] and their ebay store has quality wire and install stuff for reasonable prices. I've seen so much evidence of Boss's bad quality I don't think I would ever even consider touching a product of theirs. Hope this helps.
I received this Canon Deluxe photo backpack from the Independant living division of the Veteran's Association (VA). I am 100% Disabled (legs) and this bag has come in oh so handy. I have a 70-300mm lens, several other smaller lenses, numerous filters, Canon EOS Rebel body, cleaning kits, manuals, mini tripod and (3) SD Cards that are ALL contained in this backpack!! There are small (perfect size) pouches designed just for SD Cards which makes my organization within this back just awesome. The lenses are ALL protected, the camera body is protected and I don't have to worry if I drop the bag (and I have on several occasions. Inside the bag you can arrange the compartments to fit your needs.I can not say enough GREAT things about this Canon backpack, thank you Canon for this great design!
Low res, but high versatile tool. I'm using it and a usb light to look under my refrigerator for the leak that sometimes is there. Its low resolution, but bends and works like its supposed to. Win XP recognizes it immediately. Their software is useful as well. I do recommend this as a low cost solution.
My wife and I purchased this camera to take on a vacation. The photos that came back were nothing short of awesome. The exposures were almost always spot-on perfect (except for when the camera was too close to the subject and the flash was on, but you'll get that with any camera.) Crisp photos with excellent shadow details, simple operation, small size, long battery life.... what more can you ask for?Also recommend the Kodak Ultra Color 400 Professional film to go with it. That's what we used, and it was a great fit.
I whole heartedly agree with other bad reviews: my AV400 was seriously flawed - from an engineering standpoint - from the day I bought it and it is still not repaired (and most likely not repairable). Bad battery!!?! The battery has started to expand destroying the whole unit. It doesn't even boot now. For the amount of money I spent I would hope that the unit would last at least a year. It didn't. I would never spend another dime on Archos gear having dealt with their horrendously bad customer and repair service - you can forget about an ARCHOS warranty completely! What use is the warranty if Archos makes it nearly impossible to get something repaired by them?
Easily installation...I'm using it in a room one story up from where the transmitter/DirecTV DVR box is located, on the opposite side of the house. The picture is clear, audio has no crackles...A huge improvement over the old 2.4GHz set I had. After reading a few recommendations here on how to set the mouse up correctly, I am now able to change channels, rewind, or watch recorded movies from my DVR without leaving the room! I highly recommend this product.
This thing is such a scam! It is nothing but a doorstop unless you pay for their $100+ per year service! They do a great job of hiding this fact! The Amazon product desciption has no obvious notice. Neither does the box! My wife didn't find out until she was on their website reading the FAQ trying to figure out how to work this thing. The only place she saw it is in a question, "Can I use CEIVA BROADBAND to send pictures directly to my Receiver from my computer?". Buried between-the-lines amongst some marketing B.S. is the answer: "CEIVA BROADBAND is an exciting new technology that lets your Digital Photo Receiver download pictures by using your existing high-speed Internet connection. Pictures you wish to transfer from your camera or computer to your Receiver must first be uploaded to your CEIVA account. From there, your pictures may be downloaded to your Receiver. You can learn more about CEIVA BROADBAND by clicking here."Their boxes and all product descriptions should have a very clear "* Additional Rediculous Subscription Fee Required".Also, their "Broadband Kit" is pretty much just a USB cable to plug into their USB port. But their FAQ says that only their specific $25 cable will work. So they take a standard and mutilate it so it becomes proprietary in order to suck another $25 out of you... is this thing designed by Microsoft or something?Customer service sucked, too! My wife bought this for me for Xmas. It took her 2-weeks to get it working and loaded with pictures because you can't do ANYTHING until the unit is registered. When she tried to register, it said that the unit was already in use (We must have had a unit that someone else tried and returned... seems to be a trend). She sent e-mails that *never* got a response. When she called their customer service line, she was given the option to leave a message or wait for the estimated 15-minutes. She decided to wait since she needed to get it working immediately. After 15-minutes of waiting, it redirected her to voicemail anyway! The voicemail was finally returned 2-WEEKS LATER! They lied and said that it was not already in use and that that batch of unit codes hadn't been entered into the system yet. What a crock!So why did I give it 2-stars instead of a much deserved 1? Because the overall concept is great. But with the required service fee, it is really only worth it for a specific target audience: Keeping grandparents that live across the country happy. They can get new digital pictures of their grandkids without ever owning a computer. For everyone else, just post a photo album on a website. I guess there are also the tech-addicts that will get it just to have it.Now I'm out the return S&H; since Amazon considers this "not their fault". Great...
i got this to upgrade the standard memory on the netgear readynas duo, and it seems to have given it a nice performance boost. this particular module is listed as being officially compatible with the duo by netgear: [...]
My review is not of this particular player as much as it is for Audiovox DVD players--based on my experiences with model D1812.The unit was manufactured in Jan 2005. We purchased it Mar 2005. By June 2005, the unit stopped playing DVD's. It wouldn't even seek the DVD to load it.Audiovox customer support didn't respond to repeated emails. When we called the customer support number, we were informed that the unit came with a *90* warranty and repair of the unit would incur the $98 standard return fee.I'm sure they'd just pull a refubed unit off of their shelves and ship it back for the $98. That's a no net loss for them.It's time to beware of cheap electronics manufactured in China that sport gobbs of features for a relativly low price. What good is it to have built in games, dual headphones, delux carrying case and all the other bells and whistles if it's primary function --play DVD's--doesn't work?It isn't any good.And that's why I recommend staying away from *any* Audiovox DVD player. Chances are they same components and manufacturing standards are going into this unit as the one that failed on me.
Installed easily , works great on my ACER computer , and seems very reliable .No problems so far .
This printer does a fine job on the photos - when it's actually working that is. I've had 3 of these damn things and every single one of them had the same problems. First, the paper wouldn't feed. No matter what I tried or whatever Kodak told me to do, they never lost this problem. All 3 of them did this!!.Second, the printer started to print only the top half or bottom half of the photo. Again ALL 3 DID THIS TOO!!! Kodak wanted me to send it to them so they could "fix" it for $250 - about the price of a new unit. I refused since it would have been the same printer with the same problems. I had already done that once and that's now one of the units that is screwed up. Now I'm stuck with 3 packages of supplies and no printer to use them on.This is ridiculous. Kodak knew this was a problem and refused to do anything warranty wise about it. A friend of mine had the EXACT SAME PROBLEMS that I did. That's 4 in all. To top it off, they no longer support this unit. Thanks Kodak. It's no wonder you're going out of business. Shame on you for hanging us with this one.One smaller problem is their software. It all to often has some kind of fit and won't "see" my camera. It usually takes some frogging around with it to get it to finally see the camera or sync with it. Updated software did nothing to help it.Sorry but I'm inclined to think that those of you who have had no problems with this printer dock must work for Kodak.
We've only had it for a few weeks, but it sounds great, the flip handle mechanism is fantastic for hanging on a variety of rods, etc, or to pick up and carry with you to another room.Lots of other features we don't imagine we'll use a lot, but I wanted a short radio that was versatile and sounded good, and this definitely fits the bill!
The reason I gave it two star is that its quality is acceptable, but to me a headset has to be "comfortable", that weighs the same if not greater than the audio and microphone quality. This headset is extremely uncomfortable. I can never wear this headset longer than 30 min because it really bothers my ear. I only wished I read reviews then money wouldn't be wasted
This is just what the doctor ordered. Removes all the noisy light so i can see the viewfinder more clearly.
I figured I would give it a shot to see if I could finally have a use for component, but it was a no-go. My Sapphire 5850 had no problems trying to show it as a second screen, but my TV just wouldn't show a picture. I tried changing the resolution in Catalyst Control Center, but not one of the dozen or so options made the TV show a picture. My TV's connections are YPbPr, so maybe that's the problem (even though it says in the description that it works w/that connection). Or maybe it's just time for me to get a new TV with HDMI and a long HDMI cable to my computer. Hello Christmas wish!
This card has the largest capacity available in all the cards I've seen. I use it with my Rio500 MP3 player, and it just slipped right in and worked. No problems, no hassles. I hear they difficult to come by, but I ordered mine from Amazon on a Saturday, and had it by the following Wednesday. These 64mb ones will go quick, since most cameras and MP3 players only have one slot, you have to fill it with the card with the most capacity.
Great travel adapter for families with different brand laptops. Makes packing and space management a lot easier. Nice bag to keep it all together.
Does not work with my Canon i960, despite hours of configuration attempts. Following the instructions Tech Support emailed me three days after I reported the problem did not work. The Tech Support number provides access to a perpetual busy signal. Why won't Hawking Technologies simply publish the list of compatible printers?
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.
After 8 months of use, it proves itself to be not as promised. The biggest problem I have is the skipping. I cannot even carry it on my school bag, not to mention carring it while jogging. Another thing is the battery, 8 hours and it's dead. I constantly need to recharge it. I would definitely choose another brand like Sony with standard AA battery instead of this one.************************************************************I recently bought Creative Lab's Normad IIc because it is light and small and use internal memory so it won't skip, which is ideal for jogging. But the player froze a couple of times and it feels cheap, I returned it and got this CD/MP3 player which is originally what I want. Now I don't need to transfer files.It plays all the mp3 discs I burned and even some asf format files, not to mention the conventional CDs. It can display the mp3 tag and use Winamp's play list. It's also programmable: you choose the songs in the order you want them to play. The CD console feels solid and compact. The remote control is a cool little device and have a tons of functions. Besides playing discs, there are two very useful features among many others: FM tuner and timer.The thing I don't like is the rectangle rechargable batteries because they are hard to find and expensive to buy ...Upgrading firmware is easy if you know how to burn CDs. I recently bought Sennheiser HD-497 for my SlimX iMP-350. Actually I found out that the earbuds with the player is not bad.When reading complains about the batteries and no LCD on the main player, you should know that that's part of the slim design. If you don't care about how thick the player is and want to use regular batteries, go and buy iRiver ChromeX iMP-150 which has the basic functions as SlimX iMP-350. However I do think they should keep most of the functions on the main player. The functions have been limited again in the new SlimX iMP-400 which I don't like.So far I am very happy with it and give it a 5 star.
I was very happy with the quick response of the company that sent the CD holder. the communication was good and the shipping was so fast. the holder is very nice. I didn't know what to expect but it is well made. there is a small cloth like case inside for each indivudual cd to be put in. I am happy with this purchase.
I am very satisfied with the quality of the recent purchaced dvd player. It was a gift for my son, and he has really enjoyed the use of this dvd player, as well as using it to play cd's.
Let me preface this review by saying I have Been around electronic navigation devices for years. I currently own a Garmin Etrex Handheld, and a Garmin 2620 Both have been flawless.I bought the Magellan 6000t because of the traffic functionality and I liked the graffic display. I paid full price when it came out around $599 at Best Buy. I have owned it now for 6 months here is the laundry list of problems. I DO HAVE THE LATEST FIRMWARE UPDATE. Which seems to be 1 every 2 months.1.) If unit over heats (sun) or is too cold, unit will shut down. Needs along time to reset.2.) When the un it shuts down it actually resets itself and loses all and anything stored, YES THATS MEANS ALL SAVE WAYPOINTS, ADDRESSES, ETC.3.) #2 above happens daily so why bother to store anything.4.) Takes for ever to aquire satellites (start up) unless you are in an open field.5.) Bought the traffic subscription, only problem is it doesn't work. You have to enter this rediculously long code to tell the unit you are a subscribing member. Only problem is the unit doesn't remeber the code, so I have to enter this 30 something long ID code every time I start up the unit and drive if I want the traffic to work.6.) You have to fully charge the unit in order to connect to your computer, pain b/c unit only comes with car charger.7.) Lost touch screen functionality after 4 months. After talking to India for several hours they told me to send it in. I know I'll probably never see it again.Trust me... buy a Garmin. Never had 1 problem let alone 7
I bought this mouse for work because I was sick of the non-optical crap my company used. After three years the of 40 hour weeks the left click started to go on it.Comfortable to use for extended periods of time, a good value and the extra buttons for back and forward are so useful while browsing.I eventually got a few other people in my department to pick up this mouse as they saw how nice it was.
I labored long and hard over a piece of gear that I use on my boat, in my truck, and on the trail. This unit isn't perfect for each one, but its the best if you do all 3.The somewhat small display compared to other marine units is not a problem. If you need a huge color display to look cool that's up to you. The fact that it floats is a huge safety feature incase the unthinkable happens. I don't think your hard mounted 5 lbs chart plotter that needs 12volt power is going to be joining you on the life raft if it comes to that. The bluechart software is incredible and a great buy considering what it would cost to buy all the paper charts. The screen resolution is much crisper than older units though it is B&W; so don't expect too much. However some of the color units you can't see at all in sunlight so I think B&W; is just fine. One of my concerns was switching between road maps and charts. I was glad to find out that it took only a few menu choices to do this. In other words you can load all kinds of information in and just select which one you want to see. You don't have to look at every road in the US while on the boat and you won't have depth contours while driving. Other good boating features are the anchor alarm and Tide charts!In the car this unit will not auto route to an address however they are releasing software soon that will let you easily route on the computer and download to the GPS. You will also be able to search for an address on the GPS. Right now I own a previous version from an old GPS and have to select the turns myself. I really wanted auto routing , but the units that do offer this had real problems on the boat or trail or both and they cost even more than this one. I also had to be realistic. How lost can you be if you can see every road and know exactly where you are.On the trail this thing is great. Its light, has a compass, altitude measurement (Alt is better than with normal altimeter because it uses GPS to calibrate itself) and you can get topo maps if you think you need them. It's a little bigger than other trail models but try looking at one of those units while driving 80mph...I mean 65. Remember to bring extra batteries for the trail if you plan to leave it on all the time.Over all the killer features are its easy to use, will hold every map, chart or trail you can think of and it works everywhere well. The only thing I can say bad about it is with all the software, mounting bracket, and power cord its expensive, but its a lot cheaper than buying 4 different GPS for the car, boat, lifeboat, and trail. If your thinking about just getting the MAP 76 and saving [money] you'll regret not having the memory for all the maps your going to want to load into it.
AWESOME. I wouldnt trade these headphones for anything. The sound is top knotch with pristine clarity resonating the full spectrum of the equalizer. Everything comes out in full including the superb bass. I couldnt be more pleased. There was about a two week span where I was studying alot so I used regular earbuds for portability. I went back to the bose after that, and its just simply amazing. These hadphones take listening music to the next level!
Well, ok, the F6 is better. So what? If you can afford an F6 you can afford a D300, and the D300 stomps the F6 into the ground for everything you would normally use a 35mm camera for anyway. The only things most pro's still shoot with film are usually done with larger formats nowadays. Like me, for instance. Some of my clients like black and white film. So I tried this and a Fuji GA645 (medium format, exposes a piece of film right at 3 times larger than 35mm) side by side. Both cameras metered almost exactly the same, but wonder of wonders (no, not really), the medium format made better images. Still, 35mm is fine for everything up to 8x10 prints.Current pricing at Amazon is stupid. $[...] and up? Get real. You can get the same kit used from www.keh.com for about $[...], if that. Go ahead, buy "BGN" (bargain) grade, you won't regret it.If you can find anyone to process and scan it, shoot slide film. There is simply no comparison between slide and negative, slide wins every time.Unless you're in low light, then you need to be shooting with a digital SLR, not film.What are you hanging around here for? Go take some pictures!
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.
with a larger capacity available for almost the same price from Epson I would say go there
Conputers have USB ports and most ham radios still have serial ports. Follow the driver installation instructions and get the port assignment. You'll need it later to cconfigure Ham Radio Deluxe
The camera backpack from Canon is replacing an old Tamarac backpack I have been using for years (worn out). It has room for 2 DSLR's four lenses and my 2X converter. Along with all of the room you need for accessories, which make it perfect for traveling. Please note that it is not a laptop camera bag, so when traveling, you must make other provisions for your laptop, which can fit in your carry-on bag, or briefcase. I love the bag, there only a few things that could improve it.* The bag could include a rain cover which would be a nice addition, I folded a large rebook shoe store bag and added it to the front pocket* The zippers inside could use a cover or tab so it will not scratch anything (not an issue)* The Top of the inside cover would be nice to add a zipper and additional storage.
As a Mac user, I've burned through half a dozen of Keyspan's competing product, but had to keep coming back to buy yet another for lack of an alternative. Keyspan's adapter seems delicate, and is very temperamental. In my experience, establishing a good serial connection was flakey. I've experienced this over several of them, like I said, as each one eventually failed and had to be replaced.Finally, I discover this one at HALF THE PRICE, order, install, and boom...works beautifully. I use it on a MB Pro, running in Parallels, to run a proprietary a Windows-only administrator app that talks to another system by serial cable. This product handles it like a champ...not a single hiccup, and always a rock-solid connection.
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
This wiring kit is really good the only bad thing is the speaker wire is a little small but you cant beat it for th price. The power cable, RCA cable and power connecor wire super long and had no trouble reaching the back seat of my 4 door f150. Over all this is a good kit other than the speaker wire being really small for a sub
I've used this speaker cable before and was happy with it's performance, so when I needed to purchase speaker cable I was happy to find this stuff here on Amazon.
Ordered it cause it was cheap and seemed to have a lot of features. However, player has been nothing but problems. Often complains about "No Disc" even though a disc is inside. Need to power cycle the player for it to read, sometimes multiple times. Remote sensor is weak and you have to practically be right next to the player for it to register. Player sometimes *crashes* on a dvd layer change. Has problems recognizing and reading many of my dual-layer discs. Navigation of the mp3 and jpeg menus is terrible. SPDIF output has stuttering audio on Dolby Digital 2.0. The list goes on and on. Previously I had a Toshiba brand and Philips brand DVD player and they gave me none of these problems I'm listing here. (To be fair, they didn't support the MP3 or JPEG options, but those are of marginal importance for most people.) My advice: Get a reputable brand.
Beginning on day 1, the player made a loud noise whenever in use. After 6 weeks (and no more than a dozen dvd viewings), it stopped working all together... whenever I put in a DVD it powers off. Not worth the cost of sending it back; a total waste of money.
with the internet being the only place to get this item, am happy to say they are still available this way, wish they were less costly, but hey, it's better than having to buy a new camera
The battery arrived quickly and worked as promised. I would order from this seller agaian.
I have had the Magellan 6000T now for 2 months and I can't imagine traveling without it. I have traveled for 19 years and made more U-turns than I can shake a stick at.This system has it all... Blue tooth, spoken street names, easy to navigate touch screen, extremely bright screen (automatically darkens at dusk).This system gives you more heads up about upcoming turns than any other system on the market. For instance, it will let you of a turn two miles ahead, then one mile, then 0.5 mile. Then it has a 0.2 mile yellow bar graph that shrinks as you come to your turn.I am very glad I got this system with the spoken street names. It gives you that much more information while you are in unfamiliar territory. The street name voice is a different voice from the turn by turn voice. The street name voice has more of an edge which helps you listen easier to the street name.It has locked up about 4 times (what high tech electronic gadget never locks up) but it was easy to reboot the system.One of the best features is the traffic alert. I was in Charlotte, NC which I was unfamiliar with driving during rush hour to the other side of town for a meeting. After I left the hotel, it was directing me turn by turn to the Interstate. While sitting at a red light, I happened to notice it flash "I-85 accident" and then it recalculated the route. I couldn't believe it when I got to the interstate, it had brought me to the entrance ramp just ahead of where all three lanes were blocked because of the wreck!!!!! I was very impressed!It also gives you four options for choosing your route which is twice as many as any other system.I did a lot of research looking at the Garmin systems and Tom Tom. I printed out at least half a ream of paper of specifications and customer comments. The more I looked at Magellan, the more I realized it was the best value. I'm sure Garmins are good and they will work, but the Magellan 6000T matched their highest priced Nuvi systems feature for feature and was significantly cheaper.It is easily portable and easily attaches and detaches to the mount. In the rental cars, I can easily mount it on the windshield. I have never had a problem with the suction mount.On my Chrysler 300 company car, I use the flat disk and mount the system on the dashboard with no problems.I do not regret my purchase at all.If you travel, you need to seriously look at getting a portable GPS system. I would strongly recommend the Magellan 6000T.It will be analogous to life before and after a microwave.
I hate this printer! It locks up all the time. You can't cancel documents. You can't clear them out of print queue, you can't turn it off and back on, you can't unplug it for a while, restart your computer, anything! It's going to print that document no matter what, but it might do it 3 days later, and you can't print anything else until it does. It has a photo setting, but it won't take the photo paper. Then it locks up, and you're stuck printing the photo on regular paper whenever it decides it is ready. I've had this printer for a long time. We'd just buy a new one, but we've had such a bad experience with this one, we are afraid the next one we buy will be just as bad.
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.
this is a wonderful item. I would have never thought that I could find it so cheap.
I have had a number of multi-brand remotes, some even cheaper than this one, and this is the worst. It suggests it can do much more than it can. Not only can it not program my VCR, it would not even allow me to change channels by entering the channel number. I had to go through each one. Control of my audio components was horrible. It would do some things, but not other more important ones. I tried all suggested codes for my devices, and went through the instructions exhaustively, but nothing helped. Also, there is no backlighting. This may work OK for some brands, but not for my major brand components. The only thing it worked well for was its own brand, Sony. You can do much better with practically any other cheap remote.
I was looking for a replacement for my current surrounds that would be small yet offer decent range and a dispersed field. Remembered the Wharfedale name from the 80's, figured for the price and with Amazon's return policy these were worth a look. I have been pleasantly surprised. First impression when you open the box is that these are solid, very well constructed and nicely finished. Sound is fairly accurate. Mids and highs very good for this price range, lows were an improvement over the Bose I had been using. The speaker is able to provide the effects without calling attention to its position, something the previous unit could not do. I plan to buy some more to use as background speakers throughout the house.
I got this stuff as a gift for a friend of mine. He seems to be happy using it. So I am giving this a 5 star.
This is the second pair of Porta Pros I have. The other pair is at least 10 years old and still going strong. I really love the sound and portable nature of the product. Would not hesitate to purchase again.
I have had this for almost 2 years now and I think it was a waste of money. It functions fantastic as an alarm clock but the sound quality for music is terrible! I was a little surprised to find it had a dial for the volume control and also a dial for radio tuning. A bit old school for the digital world we live in today. You can't just tune it to 102.7 or whatever station number you are looking for. You have to move the dial a little this way or that to find the station you want.It does have an input to hook up your mp3 but again the sound quality is still horrible.I expected more from Sony.
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.
First, I have to say I was very satisfied with the noise reduction. I wear headphones in a call center and it really helped not to have to listen to those around me. But, in less than a month, it broke in half. This was while it was on my head so I was not pulling on it or stretching it. In fact, I did not even care that it folded up and was not something I used.I definately think it is a great idea to buy a Noise canceling headphones, but stay away from these because it will break way too soon.
While purchasing a digital SLR camera, I ordered a 1GB Sandisk memory card. I thought the read/write speeds were sufficient. During my daughter's wedding, I asked our professional photographer what he used. He said he had several of these Sandisk Ultra II, and that these cards were adequate for his job. I asked him if I should get the Sandisk Extreme cards. He replied that for the money, the Ultra II was much metter than the plain Sandisk cards but not much different than the Extreme cards, which cost quite a bit more.(...)I am pleased with both the price and results with my digital SLR camera. The writing speed from the camera to the card is quick and the reviewing speed from the card to the LCD of the camera is quick.The only problem I have is the time it takes to transfer all the pictures from the camera or card to the computer. It seems that the built-in card reader on my HP computer require a longer transfer process than what I anticipated. Otherwise, I am completely content.
We recently bought a DSLR (about 8 months ago), which came with a telephoto lens. We also bought some accessories including three filters, and we own a small video camera. We are able to fit all of this equipment in the bag and still have room to spare. I'm eventually hoping to purchase a 50mm lens for portraits and a nice flash, but have no doubts that it will all fit in the bag.Price: best price was found on Amazon and they shipped it quickly.Durability: The bag is solid. It has a nice bottom with pegs to support itself and the bag also has a strong velcro system. This is especially handy if you pick up the bag and it has not been clipped properly. Even with the clips undone, the velcro will keep the top connected to the case and provide a moderate amount of support when you pick the bag up. (Not that I'm recommending you do this on a regular basis, but it's a nice feature.)Comfort: The strap is fairly comfortable, but it does get a little heavy with all the equipment in it.I would definite recommend this bag for storing any type of camera equipment. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
I saw this product featured on the CBS Early Show & it looked cool. I bought one for myself & one for my boyfriend's house to save energy on our computers.Great idea - but it hasn't worked well for me so far. Whenever I plus my laptop into the Master outlet, it clicks on/off/on/off/on/off endlessly until I turn the whole thing off. Grr.I DO love the idea of the master outlet controlling power to the peripherals, but I hope this product makes improvements.
It is really an excellent backpack for laptop.But, if the width of the bag is 4inch lesser,it would look awesome in appearance.
I bought this for my daughter's ipod. It works perfect for her, she can attach it to hes school bag, gym bag and sometimes she even attaches it to a lanyard. The only problem is that she has to take it out of the case to charge it and it is not so easy to take it out. Other than that, Its perfect!!!
Pros:Fast, Attractive, and Stable.Cons:Big, not enough standard RAM installed.I finally made the switch to Mac at home and can't believe I did not do it sooner. I am a Graphic Designer and have been using Macs at work for years, and have always wanted one at home. The PowerMac Dual 2.3 is quite fast, much more so than my old DELL with a 3.02 GHz Pentium 4 with HT. While it is fast, Apple is skimpy with the standard RAM; 512mb is the absolute least you should have in this machine. Thankfully, adding additional ram is simple and cheap.MAC OS X 10.4 Tiger is an awesome operating system; everything looks great, and runs smoothly. No crashes, no viruses, and no worries that something you've been working on for the last 2 hours will be lost if you forget to save. Almost all of the necessary programs are available for MAC as well; Microsoft Office, most Adobe products, and Quicken. Also, the iLife suite of software that came with system is great. The Mighty Mouse is very useful with the additional buttons, and it is still an elegant Apple design.My only caveats are with the size of the system. It is quite large, and just barely fits on my desk. However, with all that power under its beautiful aluminum hood that's to be expected I guess.Overall, I love the Macintosh operating system, and the PowerMac G5. After using them at work for so many years and loving them, I am so glad I finally replaced my home computer with an Apple PowerMac G5.Also, buy one now before they switch to Intel, there are sure to be problems when they first switch over, and regardless of the advertised GHz speed, I cannot see the new systems being much faster than the IBM PowerPC chips.About the Intel switch.Recently a friend of mine said he had the ability to try a prototype Mac with the new Intel chips. He said the chip was a dual core 4.0 Ghz in a PowerMac. He felt that the system performance seemed no faster that the current G5 PowerPC chip. One more reason not to wait for Intel.
When you think of Monster cables QUALITY usually comes to mind. These are ok, I was hoping for some TRS cables that looked nicer and were betterquality like some of the $80.00 TS cables. I think Monster dropped the ball on these cables but they do the job.
I like this mp3 player a lot. I originally had a creative labs 30gb, It died and I did not want to spend $200 again. This player is pretty small and very light wieght, about the length of my middle finger. Adding music is a breeze. Controls are very easy to navigate, no need to read instructions, I had them figured out in about a minute.The provided earbuds do not sound that great. Not bad, but I liked my creative labs earbuds better. I may replace these in the near future. The sandisk earbuds do stay in my ears better than most though. I usually hate earbuds, they hurt and always fall out, the sandisk ones tend to stay in place.Accessories for this player are also difficult to find. Sandisk website lists several accessories but when you click on them nothing pops up. Basically I am looking for a clip, but have had no luck so far. The package includes an ad for accessories, but most are for the e200 series and do you no good since you have the c200 series.Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. Good MP3 player from a quality name brand. Extremely easy to use. Only downsides are a lack of readily availible accessories and the earbuds could be better.I would still recommend this player over an ipod any day. But would probably say creative labs is better than the sansa though. The creative zen v plus is about the same size and only ten or so dollars more expensive, and it plays video, and accessories are everywhere. I wish I would have bought the creative zen v plus instead. But, I wanted an expansion slot and I thought the zen v was too expensive. It has come down in price since I bought the sansa, soo... it is more affordable now.
I purchased 2 Zune 30GB Media Players. My son & daughter-in-law loved them.I loved the availability, price & speedy delivery. Thank you, Sandra Washington, Chicago, Il.
its sony.. what else can i say =) alright, nm.. down to the review i first heard about the emarker from winmag.com (one of their newletters like winletter or something) .. it seemed pretty neat so i checked it out .. i placed an order right away and waited like a month because of a backorder.. anyways, while i was waiting, i discovered a similar device called the xenote (which just went out of business) its an interesting concept but i think sony overcharged for this lil device.. seeing how the xenote held like 4 or 5 times more songs and was free, i haveta wonder why sony made it 20$ .. however, sony decided to use usb which makes it so much more easier to operate. anyways, my system did have a problem with installign the driver because it didnt detect it and the intructions were minimal at best. however, my system is more unique seeing how it is custom built and has a satellite usb modem so i guess there is a conflict. on my other system, it was up and running easily.. its a nice device and easy to use and very fun =) even if the site is overly flashed, it still loads prettie quick on a 56k modem and is nothing for my satellite to handleanyways, to sum it up.. emarker is a great toy if you are a tru music lover and dunno the songs on the radio.. it does however take 10 minutes to update the site so if you want it quicker, like right after the song is played, and if you live in the bay area, another option could be www.buzzhits.com .. its free, and all u need to know is the time the song was played.. no dj.. nothing to buy.. but if you want something fun, a new keychain.. then go for the emarker.. i dont even use it that much. .but still =)
It's okay. The sound quality isn't amazing. The main problem is the very poor shuffle program that shuffles about 4 songs and play them over and over. I think for the price it's a good deal, but personally I would prefer something with better performance.
The only thing these speakers have going for them is their unusual appearance. The touch-sensitive volume control is needlessly complex (why would anyone consider it better than, say, a KNOB?), and offer no indication of how loud the volume is. The volume control stopped working entirely five minutes after I started using the speakers.The bass was fine, but the sound was tinny and crackly no matter what I set the treble to. And the sound quality is downright awful from a distance... not only can these not fill a room with sound, but they don't sound right unless you're sitting right in front of your computer.
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.
I too shared many of the apparent problems with this charger/battery combo! I was about to return both sets I purchased; however, was able to resurrect the product and it works GREAT! The batteries now work super in my digital camera, cordless mouse, cordless keyboard, and even flashlights.What I did:1. I fully discharged the batteries in a flashlight - left it on overnight.2. I fully charged the batteries in the charger overnight (ignore the steady green light indicating a full charge).3. I repeated steps 1 and 2.The batteries now operate great. They hold a charge and operate items I only operated previously with DuraCell Alkalines. The green fully-charged indicator on the charging unit also appears to be operating correctly now.Other problems noted such as overheating and unit not staying plugged in have not been an issue for me. The unit is secure in a wall socket, the batteries are secure in the unit, and the operating temperature (even after 12 hrs) is just a little above room temp.I hope this review may save you some grief and a potential needless return of the product!
Bought this tv for $2400 compared to a panasonic hd for $3600 at the time. looked at circuit city to see how they compared but signal was not good in store. other philips models at best buy looked pretty good so i decided to give it a try. Was going to get the pany ED model for $2000 but when i saw the philips for 400 more could not pass it up.got it home and wow!!! discovery HD had a coral reef show that will knock your socks off . Wife even said this was best thing we ever bought. great color plenty bright plenty of inputs even USB slide shows of jpgs' and plays mp3's off of thumb drive.speakers even sound good enough for every day use but no fancy surround modes. TV even looks good on regular cable and stretches pics to fill screen automatically if you want.was kind of scared to get the phillips as most reviews on net go for pioneer or panasonic but for the price you will be happy.some sites show this tv as black frame with silver speakers but mine came in all silver.
The sound is really good, and I really feel in another world when I listen to my music with these headphones. The sonor isolation is really good. And They are really comfortable too
I really like the arrangement of the receptacles. I replaced two other strips with this one, since there was space for all my large AC adapters. Now I have everything connected to this one. I just installed it a few days ago, so I can't say anything about how good it is as a surge protector, but it is certainly a nice design for my situation.
I just don't get it. I used to buy these TDK Music CD-RW 10-packs all the time at Best Buy and then they just suddenly stopped selling them! They were the only store around that carried them. These Music CD-RW's are an absolute necessity to have for my Sony CD recorder [RCD-W500C] ! You can't even perfect a CD before duplicating it onto a permanent Music CD-R without these Music CD-RW's. For some reason even Sony [the maker of my CD recorder] doesn't manufacture any Music CD-RW's. Don't they realize that you NEED these? My brother and I have beeen so angry since Best Buy stopped selling these. Our only hope is to order them online for twice the amount of money that they were at Best Buy [because of shipping]. Anyone who owns this same CD recorder should know exactly what I mean when I say...THESE MUSIC CD-RW's ARE A NECESSITY FOR RECORDING A PERFECTED CD!
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 am far from being a computer whiz, but this webcam was easy to install and start using. It fit easily onto my 20" flat screen monitor. The picture and microphone quality are great. It was no issue to set up for Skype. I enthusiastically recommend this product.
I am very happy with the video/audio quality and ease of use for this camera. The other positive reviews of this camera sum up my feelings fairly well.The one point that I do want to make in this review is: Don't expect to use the TRV10 as a still camera.The maximum resolution of 640 X 480 does not provide enough detail except for posting low-res pictures on a web site or sending in e-mail. I bought a 6-color photo printer that is not being used to its capabilities because of the low quality of the stills.I wish I had tested the still photos in advance, but no stores had this camera, so I bought it on-line. If I could go back in time, I would buy the TRV8, which gives you just about everything you need for video. I would then use the $200+ I saved towards buying a real digital camera.
After unit broke, ceiva refused to honor 'life-time warranty' and made us go through dozens of customer-support interactions repeating the same steps over and over at every call.Insisted we order parts, sent the parts, had no record of sending parts at next call and insisted we order parts again, then found record of part order and expressed being very angry with us that they had sent the wrong parts and required us to repeat the process. Continued to refuse to send replacement and said their warranty only meant they would try and repair the device if we mailed it back to them at our own expense. **serious time waster
The Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub is a great product. It sits very stable on the desk and immediately walking up to it and docking is a snap. The cord holder on the right is also a useful concept.
I have to agree with some of the other reviews, but still this product is by far the best I've used -- mouse or track ball.Observations:1) Great for environment where lots of mousing is needed. Comfortable and roll speed is adjustable. Does not take a lot of pressure for buttons so hands do not get overused.2) buttons can be set for best use and you can easily switch if ergonomics or physical demands require you to switch hands periodically.3) scroll button and launch buttons are too far for easy accessibility. Probably fine for larger hands, but too far for me.4) LOVE the wireless on this one. Signal does not fail even at a large work station, which means you don't have to cramp your work space into the spot close to the CPU nor do you have cords in your space.5) Price is too high to be affordable for every work station. I'd love to have one of these at every computer, but I just can't afford it.6) Long life, especially with prudent cleaning that FOLLOWS the DIRECTIONS. No parts fall out of the base when you flip to remove the ball for washing with mild soap, and the rollers are sturdy enough to take gentle cleaning to remove lint. Love this part cause everyone else in my office looses or breaks something when they try to clean their's.
I just installed the router and the corresponding 108mbps card with no problems. My computer detected the wireless signal right away and i was on the internet in no time. The only issue is that I was only running at 54mbps max. Nobody told me that the router combo will only run the 108mbps in channel 6. I called tech support and i could barely understand the person on the other line who otherwise sounded annoyed that i couldnt understand him. That was why I only gave it 4 stars.
Beats expectations. Get a 1GB SD card and you are set - with almost 3/4 of the U.S. loaded.
Keep in mind that this printer is an older model. It won't have all the bells and whistles that newer models offer. I think it is a great first time user printer for someone that doesn't want to spend a lot of money, or for someone that just prints school reports or &quot;light&quot; printing. However, I have printed pictures with this printer and they have turned out fairly decent. It is verrrrrrry easy to use and prints fast enough for me. I like that it uses black AND color cartridges...saves on ink by allowing you to chose if you want something printed in black only. I always own Lexmark printers and have been completely satisfied with their printers and customer service. At the time of this review, you can pick up this printer for thirty bucks! That is cheaper than one ink cartridge..and it comes with one black and one color. You can't beat that!
Well, this thing did not work with my iPhone 3G.Rather, the transmitter did work (the sound quality was not great, I should say), but I had a message on the phone every time I plugged it in: "this thing is not designed to recharge the iPhone".Customer service was very prompt with response. They recommended 'soft reset'...... which did not work, though.
This is the best stuff out there that you can get. Get it because it will save you a few degrees in temperatures for your CPU.
This card worked good after downloading update drivers/software from the manufacture. I used this card because I used Q-See cameras, But there are other cards (Swann) that are cheaper, I could not tell you if the features are the same. They all seem to be interchangable. If your not comfortable with working with or on your computer, you might get discouraged by the time you get done, you may need to upgrade your Video card/memory. The operation software (Once you get it working) that comes with this card works pretty neat to, you can record, playback, set alarms, motion detection, e-mail notification and print out a captured picture. I run two of these cards in my computer with 8 camera, upgradeabe to 12/16 cameras with addistional PCI-E slots. One for every four cameras, flexable.
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.
Canon BCI-6 Black/Color Ink Tank 8-Pack SetI have been buying the ink for my Canon i9900 from Amazon.com for a while now. I always choose the 8-pack as it saves me money. I have compared prices and it is the lowest price I have found, although the last time the price had gone up. I do not like to buy ink that is not Canon brand, so this is very convenient for me. Purchasing a cartridge at a time is very costly, not to mention not logical when you think about interrupting your day with the trip to the store, fighting gas prices, people, etc.
Only problem was one of the ends had gotten damaged (it was crimped) had to use pliers to fix it.
The actual hardware works great. Just plug it in to your TI-83and your computer. Now, the TI Connect software is a differentmatter. NOT INTUITIVE AT ALL.
I think my Sherwood is great and I enjoy it very much for my surround sound in my living room. I would have liked it to fit inside my console and it doesn't. htp//makeup4ever.com
This SanDisk Sansa c250 is a great little MP3 player for a small price but the ear plugs that it comes with are way too big for my small ears. I am an adult but I have small petite ears and the ear plugs will not even begin to fit in my ears but they do fit in my husbands ears. I have a set of Sony ear plugs that I used with my walkman but they are over 10 yrs old (and about to go out) and I was hoping this mp3 player would come with a decent set to replace the Sony set. But that was not to happen, so now I need to go out and find a decent set of ear plugs to use with the device. This would be a great beginner mp3 player if you or your childs ears are not small. If you have small ears be prepared to pay a hefty price for a good set of ear plugs. I need a set that will stay in my ears as the mp3 player is used while I am on a riding mower for 3 to 4 days at a time and it is jostled all the time as my head/body is jostled continually with the rough terrain.It is very easy to load songs onto the player either from your hard drive or downloaded songs, say like Rhapsody. It came with a coupon to download songs from the Rhapsody site directly to the mp3 player for free for a month which allowed me to load it with a ton of music to listen to while I mow. Not sure how long that offer is good for, but it came in handy.All in all...the MP3 player is good except for the ear plugs and it allowed me to come out of the dark ages and retire my walkman that I would constantly have to come back to the house to but in new CD's continually. With this player I can just set it to shuffle all the songs, then set the "hold" button and mow like crazy for hours at a time.Since I don't use it except to mow with, there is no problem recharging it on my computer. I did not need the special wall or car chargers. It is also so tiny it fits nicely in my shirt pocket.
This gadget is what I have been looking for, for so long, it is cheap (100 at wall-mart, and it includes a 128 mg card), it uses AA batteries, it plays WMA, AND MP3, there are some things that most mp3 players do that this device doesn't do, like no shuffle, no repeat, it does not start where you left off when you turn it off, the latest firmware says that it does, in my experience it only does under certain circumstances. The feature istself I don't use , so I don't care. No playlist,no equalizer no presets,and unlike those HDD players you go from one song to the next one almost instantaneouly no waiting for the stupid drive toaccess the song. No fancy menu, which means it loads pretty quick, decent sound, decent photo viewing, again no photoshow, no zooming, videos are decent too, just use pocketdivx encoder, and the divx codec, ( Divx.com and Divx.ppccool.com).2 tips, encode at 160x120 resolution with smart phone option.> video quality at its maximum and sound at level 3.on advanced features make sure you click on xvid box, and uncheckthe frame rate.this two amazing tools allow you to encode many videos at the same time.back to zvue, it looks cool, the menu is very easy to figure out,two headphone outputs, you can dim the screen pretty simple, volume is easy to operate, all in all a great cheap gadget, there is one thing that is annoying, the stupid announcing when you turn on, is kind of loud for me, but is not enough to take off a point on my rating, I am sure that future updates will get rid of that. There is only one thing left off, which I can't comment on, and that is durability, I am keeping this thing if only for the mp3 player, and the photo viewing, the video thing is just a big plus. It is not a high tech device nor does it have internal memory, but trust me it is very good, be prepared to pay four times as much for other devices like the archos gmini 400, I ended up returning that thing because of the zvue, nothing wrong with the archos. actually I recomended, but is just to expensive.
I think my title says it all. Although I'm a bit offended about spending this much for a soft case made out of imitation suede, it does fit the camera perfectly and is easy to use. But at least I can walk a little taller around town knowing it says Nikon on it...:-)I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my camera will still fit inside after my new 18-200 vr lens arrives. It will be close.
I went crazy looking at Amazon mouse reviews. It seems thatmany people are really picky about their mouse. I'm not.I just wanted a comfortable mouse for use with my lefthand.I like the feel of this mouse (I'm a guy with medium tomedium-large hands). The buttons and scrollwheel are fine. I didn't install the software that camewith the mouse -- it worked fine after just plugging in.I'm not currently using the two extra buttons.I don't have any complaints but wish this mouse weigheda bit more. I've only been using it for aday so can't comment on reliability.I bought this mouse after buying and returning aMicrosoft Comfort 1000 mouse. I hated the scroll wheelon that mouse -- maybe it was a problem with theparticular one I bought. But I noticed that theIntellimouse comes higher quality packaging andincludes a PS/2 adapter.
This is the worst digital camera i've ever owned.Flaws:1. autofocus is slow and in about 50% of cases will focus on the wrong central object. This is evident because small bracket signs bracket the object that the camera is focusing on. So it is readily apparent whether your subject agrees with the camera's. About half the time it won't. Don't try to just snap a picture without seeing where the brackets are located or you will be severely disappointed.2. The shutter lag is unforgivably slow. You have to half depress the button to see what it is focusing on, this takes about 0.5 sec, and then depress fully to take your picture, another 0.4 sec. By this time your subject is long gone...3. The autoflash is horrible. This is in part a consequence of numbers 1 and 2 above. Because the autofocus is often mistargeted and slow, the flash will be tailored for the wrong subject.4. Indoor photography is blurred or overexposed. Again, because the autofocus is so slow, if you try to take a simple flash photo, it will either shut off the flash entirely or overexpose your photo. Forget low light pictures.5. The touch screen is absolutely pointless. Program mode is also pointless since low light photos are so grainy as to be unviewable.6. The cycling time between 2 photos is extremely slow. If you are trying to capture several photos of a meaningful scene, forget it. Just take 1 and hope it is in focus.7. The battery is proprietary, rather short lived, and slow to charge in the provided charger. So your option is to shell out $40 for another battery.Pros:In outdoor full light conditions the pictures are satisfactory. But not at dusk or night time, and forget trying to take cool night time outdoor pictures.Again, this is the worst digital camera i've ever owned. There are identically priced cameras from Canon and Kodak which are vastly superior. And i'm going back to them. Or maybe i'll try a Casio. I had a 3mp Kodak ez-share which i hated but was much much better than this product. if anyone from pentax wants to make up for this travesty they can contact me at [...]Please avoid this device.
I am very satisfied with this product. It is small and handy and does the job it is supposed to do. Now, I don't have to set the camera on "Self Timer" and run to join the group (that is, if I don't trip on the tripod!)
I returned this unit after several days of fiddling. I got it to work on my wireless network, no problem. The monitor software was easy to use and could be expanded with more cameras. Unfortunately, the picture quality was never very good. I boosted the settings to maximum and still felt the quality was not what it should be. I just couldn't keep it with such a high price and the low picture quality. I suggest you select a different camera.
I purchased this camera about one year ago, and already am having problems with it. First, it won't take any photos in very bright light--the photos come out horribly bleached out and grainy. So, that means no outdoor photos at all. It used to take wonderful close up shots, indoors only, with the flash, but now, on the closest settings, they are blurry. I have tried repeatedly to get Olympus to stand behind their camera and repair it, they refuse, it is almost impossible to get ANY kind of response from their Customer Service people, if you don't believe me, check out other websites where complaints against Olympus are rampant.Save your money and get a camera with a good company name and customer service department behind it.
For the money spent, these are some of the best headphones I've ever owned. In fact, it's the fourth pair I've owned. The other three were stepped on, sat on or in one case, lost. Much better than the earbuds Apple provides with an iPod. The sound is rich and clear with audible low ends that are very nice.
Great stuff for people that can't read music, but want to enjoy musical composition. The piano roll feature allows you to do exactly this! Unlike other more expensive midi softwares available, that snobbishly assume everyone is musically literate, Voyetra is written for all the rest of us that didn't have time to, or couldn't afford to, go to music school.
Short and sweet: I can only tell this isn't a Canon battery because my bank account has more money in it. Works great, no problems, holds charge, perfect.
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.
rugged design, smart layout - built to last, and bargain pricedI'd buy another one for sure
I bought a pair of these for my Cisco home lab. They work perfectly and support the Cisco break sequence as advertised.
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.
These headphones ARE awesome.Don't THINK, just BUY.I had some qualms ordering the remanufactured set of this model, but it was the best 34 dollars i ever spent.
Short and simple.I got this camera as a gift, from my uncle who is a pro. Best camera out there! For point and shoot, for family, and other purposes this camera is all you will ever need! Unless you are a pro? This is it!
This isn't a bad microphone for the price. It's USB, which makes installation a snap. You just plug it into an empty USB port. There is no software to install. Then you follow the instructions to test it out.If you have any problems, make sure you go to:Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio and click the Audio tab. Once there, check under the "Sound Recording Tab" and make sure your new microphone is set as the Default sound recording device. (Should be the AK5370)What I like with this Microphone is you don't have to put your lips next to it to get crisp sound. You can set it far back and record, just simply turn your volume up a little the farther you sit back from it.Well, enjoy this eZ mic!
How can you beat the price for these headphones? They are decent quality - sound wise, but let's face it - they're quality is ultimately driven by their price point. If you're looking for an inexpensive pair of earbuds these are the ones to buy. If you're looking for high-end sound better pick another pair.
purchased this item from Amazon as part of my daughters Christmas presentshe was thrilled with it. She said the quality is outstandingand she can use it when others in the room are talking and theTV is on and she is on the phone. Also, she has somephysical problems and it hurts her arm to hold the phone up forlong so the headset is just what she needed.
This lamp deserves a minus 10 star rating and even that might be too high.This lamp blew out twelve (12) days after it was installed. When I went through the process to return it, the seller, Lamp Monsters LLC, wasn't anywhere in the loop. Amazon, not the seller, refunded the purchase price and shipping.After looking at it closely as I was packaging it to send it back, I found it's not from Sony but some cheap, poorly made after market piece of junk manufacturer. Don't be lured by cheap prices on what appears to be the real deal from Lamp Monsters LLC - if it looks too good to be true it will be junk and Lamp Monsters LLC will be selling it.
Just got a pair and have been listening to them all day - I'm very happy with them and hope they get even better with use. They sound great out of the box, and are more comfortable than I thought they would be, though it took tinkering to find the right fit. As a previous reviewer noted, their only flaw is having to adjust the band / pressure each time you put them on. They're nice and sturdy though, and will be great at the gym.I love that their design hasn't changed since 1984. Why change a good thing?After reading tons of reviews, I narrowed it down to the PortaPro, Sennheiser PX-100, and AKG K26P. I initially wanted the closed AKG's for flights / travel, but opted against since they were more expensive, bassy, and I don't fly that much.From what I can tell, it's a toss up between the PortaPro and the PX-100. On sound alone, the PortaPros seemed to have a slight edge in reviews. Though a handful of reviewers did prefer the PX-100s as sounding "cleaner" and thought that the PortaPros were boomy on the bass, others thought the Senns sounded slightly "cold" and that the PortaPros were more "engaging." One reviewer I saw thought the PX-100s were too high on the highs and brought out bad MP3 quality. Since I listen to a lot of rock and hip hop / R&B;, and actually really like their old schoolness, I went with the PortaPros. They were also slighty cheaper on Amazon.I will be giving some as gifts to friends who I know will also like their look.
Affordable,and easy-to-use. Has a convenient snooze alarm and sleep timer.Power-failure backup. I liked the easy to read time display.
I ordered one of these Tvs for my Niece from Tech for Less. It arrived with numerous electrical problems. There was no shipping damage, they shipped a defective TV and they knew it.Be VERY careful if you plan to purcahse anything from Tech for Less.
I turned it on right after the delivery guy unpacked it. Loud buzzing noise comes from the back when I switch the power on. Amazon directed me to call Samsung first. I called them and they proceeded to tell me that the noise was normal but i would not take any of that. I had them send out a repair person who dismantled the television and told me that I will be getting a replacement unit. He said that the unit is irrepairable because defect is in the way the plasma panel is bound to the aluminum backframe trapping tiny air pockets that cause the noise. He told me that Samsung will contact me to arrange for a replacement. The replacement unit came and it was buzzing even louder. I am contacting Amazon to take it back. Not worth all the time I took off work to deal with this problem.Too bad. I was really looking forward to owning this TV. It looks sleek and the picture is very crisp.
Having read many reviews on the iPod, I couldn't agree more with the overall consensus that this unit is one fantastic MP3 player. Having never owned an apple product before I was skeptical how easy would the iPod interface with Windows: From the momenent you take it out of it package you sense this player is way ahead of it comeptitors. It is extremely easy to connect and install to your PC. Very User friendly and has the absolute best sound.I purchased the 10MB unit and take it everywhere with me. The Battery will last all day (Of continous use and charges to full capacity in 15min) along with an inexpensive CD to tape adapter for your car, you can carry your entire CD Collection on the road.I have over 760 songs and still have 6MB Free!If you are thinking about an MP3 player, trust the reviews, the iPod will not disappoint you.
I have had my camera for over 2 years and it still works great. The image quality is good and frame rate is adequate. I use it primarily for video conferencing on msn messenger with friends and family abroad. Seeing the person adds another dimension to the conversation, makes it more personal. Installation is simple, you don't need the cd as windows xp recognizes it. Now for the flaw, the stand. The stand folds to sit in 3 locations: open to sit on top of the monitor and point down, folded to sit on the table top and point up, and semi folded to sit on the screen of a laptop or lcd monitor. Although versatile the stand doesn't provide enough stability, it topples over easily as the head and cord coming from it are too heavy for the relatively narrow base. Creative should have made the base wider.Overall a great camera but needs more stability.
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.
I'm not the foremost authority on speakers or anything, but I listened to about 30 or 40 pairs of speakers trying to nail down where to start my home theater upgrade. I didn't want to spend 300 bucks on a single speaker, so that ruled out several brands that produce high-end floor speakers.I was becoming dismayed until I heard the ssf-5000's (the single woofer model) and decided that I should give sony a shot. I hunted down a pair of the 7000's and wow. I almost couldn't wait the 10 days it took to get them home.It's amazing what a good set of floorstanding speakers will do for an audio system. The sound from these suckers is just so BIG. Granted it's not Klipsch or Polk, but for someone trying to build a home theater system on a budget, you will not be disappointed. These will fill a medium sized room with rich sound.I don't have any complaints about these speakers at all. Everything from Guitar Hero II to Transformers to Mozart sound rich and full like they should.If you have the money to spend these probably aren't going to do it for you, but if you're looking for speakers you don't need to take out a loan for, these are it.
This item was listed as an accessory for an Olympus digital point and shoot camera that does not accept this memory card. Amazon linked it incorrectly. You're better off shopping for this in person or from your camera's manufacturer directly, like I'm going to have to do.
This looks like the orginal factory charger to me. Way cheaper than buying else where.
i bought the vaio because all of my other electronics are from sony, and i've been happy. but they haven't quite gotten laptops down yet. my comp is slower than i'd expect, freezes at odd times and is generally unimpressive. also, like someone else pointed out, it is a bit hefty to be carrying around. i'd reconsider buying this computer and i wish someone would have told me the same before i bought it...
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.
My husband has the white one ($99). He has had his for a year and loves it. I got this one(blue - its cheaper, but the same model) for myself with some birthday giftcards from amazon. I love this. It does not skip or anything. I does take a little while to burn the music, not just drop/drag/ and go. But it makes up for that when you can put the number of songs on it that will last you for ever. And add to it the fact that the battery lasts a lot longer than in other players. My husband and I went through 2 different players before this one...lets just say we will stick with this player for a long time. We have his and hers players and love em. He runs and I walk and they do not skip. I also bought the carry case made for these and I love it. My husband just carries his as he runs, but I can't stand to hold stuff while I workout. I have run with it, using the case and it is so much easier. You won't go wrong with this player.
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.
"Big" and small at the same time. Just don't drop it on the rug trying to install it!
Love the sound, bass is amazing overall nice powerful sound. I would have given it 5 stars but you have to be careful with headphones easily can break if in wrong hands, my little girl pulled them apart and plastic part broke but I glued it back together and don't let her near them again
Great product for the price. Can be a little confusing setting in addresses at first but you get the hang of it in a very short time.The 3100 has taken the stress out of finding your destination.
This is a solid performer on any Nikon, although the old-school screw-drive AF system will render it less useful on less compatible models. The depth of field is so narrow at f/1.8, that users will have hard time nailing sharp focus on moving objects if they're limited to manual focus mode (as you would on a D60 or D5000 for instance).On my D90, this lens is awesome -- razor sharp with professional-looking bokeh. I never liked the built-in flash using my other lens (16-85mm Nikon), but I find that shots taken with my 85mm look totally different -- the bokeh is so rich that the harsh background shadows otherwise captured with lesser lenses just disappear in the blur.Even with functional AF on my D90, accurate focus tracking can be tricky on moving subjects. I suspect that if this lens was updated to AF-S, it might focus a tad quicker (and not drain my battery so fast). But overall, this is a great lens for the price. Flawless optical quality.
I bought a Panamax MAX100 a bunch of years ago, to protect my stereo. Things break, and that is what my surge protector did. I didn't have a receipt,and it was a long time since I purchased it. I called Panamax to see if they could repair it (with me paying for it).They told me that it was in waranty, to send it, and that they would fix it.I sent it, and they sent me a brand new one back at the turn of the mail. They have a customer for life.This new one that I bought is great, and I was lucky to get it at a wonderfull price.
I have owned one of these for several years and it worked OK on my Win XP PC however after upgrading to Win 7 64-bit I experienced constant BSoD's. The product description indicates that it supports Win 7 (32-64bit) however their web site only has BETA Windows 7 drivers. I also do not recommend this product if you will be using Apple Boot Camp to run any Windows OS. I switched to IOGear USB to Serial device an have had zero issues.
I had been a fan of these Logitech Harmony Universal remotes for the past couple years now, but I hate to say that I'm finished with them. I've been through three in that time, for a total of $370, this model 676 being the last.When they work, they are wonderful. But each of mine only worked for a few months, then, I guess the buttons wear out. I am the only one who uses it so it's not as if it's gotten extraordinary use. Logitech's tech support is very poor, even though I made it to "Level 2", they still put me through the same troubleshooting paces I had done myself, over and over again without success, and even though it's still under warranty, they refuse to replace it! So I'm sitting here with 3 very expensive paperweights. I'm surely not going to try for the more expensive ones! If the $150 ones can't cut it, I'm done.As a result of my experience, I can't recommend them. So I'm back to juggling 5 remotes. :(
I got this gen 5 after hearing all sorts of bad things about gen 6 - I have not experienced any problems beyond this will freeze while docking, requiring rebooting.The big problem I have is I can not pull data off of this unit. I have a desktop with my 20,000+ songs and a laptop I use for class. I can put songs onto the Ipod player no problems but when I plug it into my laptop with itunes I can not just dump the songs into my laptop library - I have to load them with some other network transfer, which is easier to just use my 4 gig usb drive.I love this unit and would buy it again. It lost a star for not being able to upload. (at least not easily, as easy as downloading to it)
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.
Very easy to use, no need to install the software....quite portable and has caused me no grief.....truly a blessing in the digital world....
This is good for your electronic items (high power) and will sacrifice itself in case of power fluctuations. Add to that the Belkin lifetime warranty.
Sound quality and loudness are acceptable, for $8 you can't expect a million watt rock concert in your ears. If you thrash headphones every couple months these are a good way to go, if you don't i might look into a better pair.
I bought one of these as a Christmas gift for my wife. The jack on the one we received was defective. When you plugged in the earbuds that came with the unit, you had to spin the plug in the jack to find the magic spot that made the connection -- but even then the connection did not hold. We tried another set of earbuds and high-quality headphones with the device, without success: The defect was clearly in the jack of the MP3 player. We requested a refund and the Amazon return procedure went off without a hitch -- so 5 stars for Amazon but only 1 for the Samsung YP-K3JAB (only because you cannot rate an item as zero stars!).
This printer has been a problem since day one. It kept uninstalling itself, and needed to be reinstalled about once a week. Not a huge process to do, but still a hassle when you need to print in a hurry and must stop to re-install. I learned later that the driver that came with the printer was not compatible with Microsoft Vista operating system. Tech support had me download an updated driver and install it, but that didn't fix the problem. Ultimately, someone in tech support who really understood the problem had me change a system setting which corrected the problem, but then the printer would no longer scan. I'm still working on fixing that. But all in all, it's just not worth all this time to get the printer to do what it is supposed to do.
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.
Don't hesitate to pucrchase these binoculars. Image clarity and overall lightness make them a "go-to" product for indoor sports viewing, play productions, hiking, camping, birding, etc. Yes, it would be nice if the lens caps were attached somehow but you just can't beat them for the price.
i can't seem to hear any thing from the mic because the volume is too low. i was gonna return this product but it would have been a waste of time because i paid just ten bucks for it. it is also really lightweight. you just get what you pay for.
I purchased this camera and within one week I returned it. The craftsmanship and quality of this camera is awful! Most people probably see the name "Kodak" and assume it is a good camera. The only think Kodak is good for is film. First of all, the batteries that came with the camera died after 45 minutes of use. I thought it was a fluke and purchased and fully charged the rechargeable batteries. In around the same 45 minutes the batteries died. The screen on the back of the camera displays an awful picture and the power button is so small you almost need a sharp fingernail to turn it on. The software that comes with it takes forever to download photos onto your PC and the quality is terrible. ...Man this camera gives meaning to "You get what you pay for". It is pure Junk!!
This thing is great! I couldn't imagine myself lugging around one of the bigger MP3 players out there, they have mechanical storage mechanisms that are susceptible to damage from motion, whereas this unit uses 1 Gig of Flash memory. Much safer for those who actually move while listening to music.Copying files to the device is as simple as plugging it into an available USB port, allowing windows to detect the device, then drag and drop the files onto it. For those who are a little more technically inclined, you can add subfolders and sort your music out according to your own desires.The included FM tuner is a nice bonus, although as a talk radio junkie it would have been nice to include an AM tuner as well.The diplay, although small, is perfectly functional. I couldn't imagine getting an MP3 player without some sort of feedback.Build quality is top notch and the unit looks rather stylish without the cover. The included cover completely changes the look, but provides great scratch resistant. If you are fashion sensitive, you may want to buy an aftermarket case or carry it around without one.Battery life seems a little on the low side, seeing how this is the only problem I've encountered and a mild problem at that, it is a minor inconvenience.Overall, a great product, well worth the price, highly functional. With the only slight negative being lower (10-15 hours) of battery life.
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.
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.
I couldn't tell you what to chalk it up to, but I had none of the installation woes of some of the other users of this or the previous wi-fi model, the Deskjet 6840. Maybe it's that I wasn't connecting it to a full wireless network/router per se? Using the setup for the ad hoc wi-fi connection between just my laptop (ThinkPad, if that's relevant) and the printer, the instructions in the included setup guide worked flawlessly (and as another user noted, I didn't even have to turn off the firewall). Installation took no longer than my CD drive copying the files from the driver disc.Printing wirelessly is pretty handy; a little slower than a wired connection, but the difference is almost negligible, and a full 8x10 photo print didn't seem like it took more than a minute or two. Print quality's about par for the course for the cheaper HP printers these days (this being HP's low-priced wi-fi printer, I guess) - it doesn't *WOW* you exactly, but images are nice and crisp, comparing favorably to my old DeskJet 940, not too grainy at all. I do, however, shudder to think 1. how little ink must be in these tiny ink cartridges (Vivera 96 and 97) and 2. how much replacements of these tiny cartridges will probably cost.One oddity I did encounter in installation, though, was registering for product support. It kept trying to point me to an HP URL that apparently isn't there, giving me an error a few times until it gave up trying to connect, and suggested I visit the HP support site and register manually. Other than that, though, I've encountered no problems, and gotten pretty much exactly what I wanted: a fairly inexpensive printer that I can print to wirelessly, printing text documents and the occasional 8x10 photo of reasonably sharp quality. Overall, I'd recommend it.(Update 6/8/06)It's still working pretty nicely, but I figured I should note that when I close my laptop having been wirelessly connected to the printer and later reopen the laptop without the printer present or turned on, it seems like one or two of the computer's background operations pertaining to the 6980 crash occasionally. It doesn't result remotely in any sort of system instability, and I usually can still print without any issues, but I wasn't able to today. Opening the hpqtra08.exe file in C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin seemed to fix it, though.(Update 7/31/06)Perhaps this printer isn't as good as I initially thought. In the intervening months, I've discovered many a little issue. If you use a laptop, and you open and close (hibernate) it with any regularity, the printer will just keep adding more and more memory-draining copies of the same two programs, and on multiple occasions, I've woken up to find that while I closed my laptop the previous night, it hasn't shut off due to a printer spooling program preventing it, regardless of whether or not the printer is even ON. To boot, many of the apparently vital background programs for the printer have a tendency to crash for no apparent reason. Beyond that, there have now been countless times where I've been in a rush to get something printed out (which is why I bought the printer in the first place: convenience in printing quickly from a laptop), and the print queue just hangs and hangs, never doing anything until I restart the print job (if I'm LUCKY). I'd really like to love this printer, but if I were shopping, I'd hold off. It seems like HP needs another couple of years to work the kinks out of their low-priced wi-fi printer models. Their software and drivers may be updated occasionally, but that hasn't solved any of the problems I've had yet. Cartridges are indeed small and pricey!Oh, and just for reference, I'm using XP Home, ThinkPad T42 laptop, Intel wireless, used the ethernet cable for the intial connection.
I've found these speakers produce very good quality sound at a affordable price. Easy to hook-up and stylish looking as well. Would definitely recommend.
I bought these headphones after trying many different ear-bud types for my mobile player. If you're looking for a comfortable fit with excellent sound, then look no further. The soft rubber tips are comfortable enough to wear all day, and the seal the rubber makes with your ear creates an incredible sound. I love 'em!
I bought these because of attractive pricing plus the fact that they seem to fit inside my ears. First few days they seem fine but then they started slipping off my ears because they were getting too slippery. Once I put them in my pocket and when I took them out - I could not find the rubber tips. Both the rubber tips had fallen off. They are useless without the tips --- total waste of money. Put couple bucks extra and buy something that can last for sometime.
and it does what an external drive is supposed to do. I've had it about a month, and it works great for my weekly backups. It's nice to have both USB and Firewire functionality. I haven't bothered with setting up the drive to do automatic backups; I prefer to do my thing manually, but I suppose that's a nice feature if you aren't into keeping tabs on your data. It's a great price for the space, what more can you say?
I had to find something that worked in the same bedroom as the TV, but when in bed the TV was too far away and at an angle that the IR remote wouldn't work. The X10 was perfect. Out of the box and set up in a working position in less than 10 minutes. Just set the IR receiver unit on the lower shelf of a table near the bed, and the IR transmitter unit on the lower shelf of a table in line of sight of the TV, pushed the channel button on the Universal remote for the cable box and voila, magic happened. I love it and have recommended it to my son who has a need for one.
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.
It took me 5 minutes to install the unit including the time to look up the instructions on the internet. The picture is just like it was when it was new. I am a happy camper since I did not have to pay a repairman and a premium for the part.
Cassette section failed within first year. Tapes auto-reverse and auto-stop randomly. Tape counter inconsistent.It takes a looong time for CDs to be recognized.CD controls are insensitive. They need a good solid click to activate.CD audio plays through the tape outputs, as well as the CD outputs.Wish I'd avoided this one and bought separate units.
A great accessory although my iphone has kinda of superceded it with a compass and GPS, still.. i dig the watch. Its a pretty cool looking watch, has heaps of features and if u like dashboards u'll love the way the face lights up! Is it worth $150-170, i guess... I'll let u know in a year or two.
great product but must be careful when you each time open the zip as lens easily to fall if not properly store.
This is a great little basic cb radio. Nothing fancy, no bells and whistles here, just the basics. I love the radio but if I had it to do over I would get one with a scan. If your looking for someone to jaw with you pretty much have to get flipping from channel to channel on this one but you get what you pay for most the time so for the price you won't find better than this.
This was my first excursion into the world of quality audio and I like what I'm hearing. Prior to this I just had $5 speakers and the occasional $10 headset for the easy mic access for my online games. I got a tip from my roommate who is an avid Sennheiser fan to go with this brand.Things I was looking for:1. Durable for transporting because I bike 2 miles to school everyday.2. Comfortable to Wear.3. Sound Quality.That was the order of my priorities and they were all filled very well. The case is AWESOME for transporting keeping my headphones safe even when I jam them in my backpack under all my books.These are really comfortable to wear. They are light and I don't really notice them. I thought the small earpieces might be a problem because I like earphones that cover the whole ear but these were suprisingly comfortable.The sound quality really awes me. Like I said I'm no audiophile so this sounds like heaven to me. I know some people complain about the bass but it doesn't bother me because I'm the kinda guy that turns the bass down to half the treble on my car stereo. I also halve or quarter the volume that my friends set their headphones to. I asked my roommate why people said the PX100 had better base and he said it was because the PX100 probably had a more exaggerated bass whereas the PX200 have a more natural bass. Of course, the bass on these is still much much better than the stock speakers I've been using on my Emachine. The sound isolation is decent. My roommates sit next to me and talk and they sound distant like they are off in another room. It doesn't silence everything but does soften it much more than I expected it would.What I use them for:1. Listening to Online Streamed Country Radio2. Playing Counterstrike(I can hear people who are two rooms away!)Like I said I'm not an audiophile. I am just a casual customer who feels I got a very very big boost in sound-quality from a pair of affordable headphones(I had a $50 limit). I give these a 5 because of the price/quality combination even though there are definitely better headphones out there they still cost much more.
I replaced an older and generally unpopular version 6 (although I didn't know anything about the different WRT54G's at the time) with this GL and am glad I did. As I had hoped, I now get just that much better gaming connectivity and a little quicker internet browsing response to make this a worthwhile upgrade. For a Power PC Mac I am pretty sure this is as good a wireless router as is available. Heck, after setting up two of these I can now almost call set-up easy!
Purchased this set from Nebraska Furniture Mart for more than Amazon's price (dangit), but got great financing, so I had to do it that way. This is my first foray into HD, and so far I am more than pleased with the picture qulaity ... finally.I returned two different sets before getting one with a completely straight image. Each of the first two showed anything running the width of the set about 1-2 inches higher on the left. Hard to notice on a lot of 4:3 broadcasts, but firing up my Wii did the trick. Finally, after being told I may not return the set again (forced refund) my third set was straight and I absolutely love it.I did have to buck up and get some HD feed from my cable network (and an HD cable box with HD-DVR) but once I did ... wow.In terms of picture quality, the blacks are indeed very black as touted by their color technology.sometimes the picture can be too dark, but there are 8 gabillion settings for me to play with, so I'm sure I can adjust it to my liking.Lots of inputs, decent speakers for being nearly non-existant, well-hidden front controls and inputs. (oddly, the only S-video is a front input) Oh ... and the remote is absolutely horrible.Bring on the football season!
I've had these headphones just over a year and have never been happy with them. The sound is great, there's no arguing about that, but my primary complaint is that they hurt my ears. None of the earpieces were comfortable, except the foam ones, and they get dirty quickly. Forget about wearing these earphones to the gym or doing any exercise with any of the earpieces. The gray earpieces actually slipped off in my ear when I removed the earbuds once. I got it out myself, but was still concerned.My second complaint is that the volume is usually too loud. The lowest volume setting (above totally muted) on my computer and my iPod (two different models) is too loud when using these. I don't need excessive volume to hear.Next, they didn't last. The left earbud just stopped working after a little over a year. At the price, I expected these to last several years. I wouldn't buy them again, nor would I recommend them.
Bought the LN-R268W last June and it has met all of my expectations. Great picture, good sound and great viewing angle.For people considering a new LCD TV, I would advise looking at an actual picture, as the quality varies a surprising amount from brand to brand. There are 3 important things to consider, in my view: 1. Resolution (most sets are pretty similar now), 2. Contrast ratio (still some wide variations here) and 3. Viewing angle (also a lot of variation). In simple terms, resolution tells you how many pixels there are (how good the picture quality is), contrast ratio is the difference between the darkest and lightest image that the TV can show, and viewing angle is how far to the side you can be and still see the picture.The Samsung is strong on resolution (although most branded LCDs are), but it was at the top of the pack for contrast ratio and viewing angle. I have not had any problems with deterioration of picture quality, but if this is a common flaw, it would be a big negative, in my view.
I have never owned an Ipod Nano, which would be a comparable product. However, I can say that the Sansa e250 seems to be a better option for the price. It has FM stereo radio, a voice recorder (you can also record FM programs), and has a slot for a micro SDcard to expand the capacity. It is extremely easy to use and has a battery that can last around 15 hours (specs say up to 20 hours). The sound quality is excellent. It's only drawback is that loading songs from a CD to the MP3 player is not as friendly as I would like. In order to be able to keep your songs grouped into folders, you have manipulate the songs in the folder through the Windows Media player to insure that all the songs have the same album title. This is somewhat cumbersome when you are mixing songs into a folder from different CD's. The on-line support given by Sandisk when you have a problem, is very good. Overall, I am very pleased with this product.
Great sound very comfortable fast charge very happy with product A great product for the money there is nothing better!!!!
I purchased a mp830 recently and have had the most frustrating experience!!!Out of the box the scanner was bad. I took it in, because they would notexchange for a new one. After waiting 1 week for it to get repaired, we getit back and it fails after 5 attempts to print something. We contact techsupport and the tech says we should trade it back to them for a refurbishedone, everything is gone over completely and the unit will not likely haveany issues. Wrong, 4 copies in the printer ate the sheet and sucked all the black ink out of the cartridge. I am in the pool and spa industry, if I would install any type of components and they fail, we replace with a NEWcomponent. We do not accept out of the box failures. I am not their Quality Control Department!!!!!! The manufactures in our industry acceptwhen they produce a defective component, and step up and replace it.I do not want tech support, I would like my money back!!!!!! This willnever happen because you will never get someone above a service tech to talk too.
The HDD in my computer was a little more than 4 years old and working with no problems. I decided to replace it with something newer - the old drive had a 3 year warrantee and gets used a lot. My biggest concern was with migrating dozens of programs to the new drive. After checking variious web-sites, I decided to go with Seagate because of the DiscWizzard utility. I was able to mirror my old drive in about 4 hours without any interruption. Then it took about 25 mins to pop the old one out and put the new Seagate in. Everything worked flawlessly! The Seagate is noticeably faster and much quieter than the old drive. It's been running for a week with no problems at all.
I purchased this product from Amazon for use with my new iMac. The ADVC-55 uses 6-pin firewire and my iMac uses 9-pin. When I contacted Grass Valley Technical Support they stated that they do not support/recommend 9-pin firewire use with the ADVC-55. They stated that some users have had success using a Belkin 9-pin to 6-pin cable, but others have not. I was told that I should return the ADVC-55 and purchase the ADVCMini - which is specifically designed to be used with a Mac via USB. So I returned the 55 and bought the mini. Great return experience with Amazon! When I received the mini it had a sync issue (video didn't match audio). Grass Valley Technical Support couldn't solve the problem and suggested that I purchase a product from another vendor. When I visited an Apple store this past weekend, the sales person recommended an Elgato product over the ADVCmini - both were available at the store. Based on these experiences, I can not recommend Grass Valley.
I have had many digital cameras but this was my first full SLR. It is easy to use, excellent quality and has every feature I am looking for. I would recommend getting the camera body without lens and then buying the next step up in quality in the Olympus Zuiko lens if you can afford it. Any Zuiko lens is fantastic including the ones that come with this camera but the next step up handles lower light conditions better.
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.
Great case. Works really well and holds over 300 cds/dvds which is twice as much as my last case. Seems pretty durable too.
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).
We've had the TV for a couple of years. Now it turns off on its own. Phillips recommends we buy a part that will cost more than $500 to replace. After 2 years? No thanks. I can replace the entire TV for that. Worst TV ever. I won't be buying a Phillips product ever again. Before you buy this TV, search the web for all the complaints. You will be amazed. Better yet, don't buy Phillips.
Nikon did great with their wireless remote control. They kept the price down (about 15 dollars) and the quality up.I use it with my D90 and it works flawlessly. It's very convenient for those shots where you would rather not use the self timer.It's also great for long exposures.Very simple to use. Just pull the plastic battery "guard" that comes with the unit to keep the battery from being discharged and you are all set to go. Just make sure your camera is set to "remote" mode. Point and press the small white button on the unit. Doesn't get any easier than that.
I've used over 500 of these dvds and the only coasters I've had have come from my mistakes. At 25 cents each, you can't beat the price and value.
The product I received is defective. When a plug is inserted into the outlet it is so tight it pushed the contacts down into the unit so they do not work.Can it be exchanged?Thxdave stroble
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.
First off, a great idea -- the ability to run most USB equipment remotely and not rely on a host PC. We used it for a scanner. Item works well hard-wired with an ethernet connection. However, like most "gadget" items, the wireless operation is less consistent, could only get one use at a time before needing to power-cycle the device.Brand seemed trustworthy, as they supply servers for some OEM printer makers. Virtual Link software works OK, detected the scanner easily. Wanted to update the device firmware, but their Version Up & packet driver software is buggy, so I didn't.
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 just got the igrado did the quarter mod and have to say these are the best portable headphones i have tried. i have the koss porta pro which are great but don't have the same detail as the i grado, also have the AKG k451 which are great and easier to drive but not as spacious and sound more cramped than the igrado.
I purchased the keyboard for my grand daughter. she really enjoys it and loves the color.
do not purchase this camera. You have to have VERY bright light to get any sort of decent photo. Clear waste of money
Bought this for a youth camp trip (I was shooting the event) and had no problems with it then or now.
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.
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
We've installed somewhere around 60-70 of these so far and they are by far the easiest to install, and are super sturdy. We hang everything from 17" monitors all the way up to 37" TV's. I will only buy these for all of our monitor mounting needs.
I'VE HAD O (zero) PROBLEMS WITH MAXELL DVD+RW's or DVD+R's THEY WORK WELL IN ALL MY DVD RECORDERS. & ACTUALLY THEY'VE BEEN THE BEST I'VE COME ACROSS...
Unnecessary to buy this separately. One comes with each Nuvi GPS system. The Amazaon site does not adequately explain this.
The 550 comes with mounts for both the motorcycle and a car which was a pleasant surprise for me. I ordered an extra mount so I could easily transfer the 550 from my BMW K1200LT to my BMW R1150GS. I've only used it for local rides but did find it easy to program it. I'll be linking it to a Bluetooth in my helmet.
I have owned three Lanier Microcassette Recorders over the past thirty years. It was everything they advertised it to be. When I went to buy one this time they were no longer being made. They were replaced by this Sony BM-575. It isn't half the recorder that the Lanier was. You can't record in noisy areas without picking up all the background noises. The plaback is nowhere as clear as the Lanier. If I could find a Lanier right now I would buy one and throw this Sony away.
I bought it, charged it for a day, put songs on it and 10 minutes into my jog it died. That's it? I tried recharging and nothing. I've gone jogging with walkmans from radio to cd player to cassette player and never had a problem before. Oh well, I'll go back to the $12 radio walkman.
I have owned many digital cameras and the P712 is by far the best one I have ever used. It provides outstanding quality pictures despite is uncomplicated operational requirements. Even the manual overrides are easy to access and implement. It is light, compact, and with it telephoto lens it provides a wide range of picture-taking reqirements regardless of lighting restrictions. Kudos to Kodak!
I purchased this camera for a friend to use in Hawaii. We had nothing but problems getting it to wind properly and the pictures both on land and underwater were all blurred and my friend was very unhappy and I was frustrated. I do not know if this is just a bad camera or what.
A must have for Canon A530, A540, A610, A620, A630, A640, A700, A710 Digital Cameras!
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.
Much better to replace just a small cooling fan than a whole removeable hard drive bay!
if you put some scotch tape over the dials and slide so you don't move them this is a great, and cheap, radio. Great AM reception.
Great headphones, amaZing bass... good sound quility, but in the end your only really getting ($50) headphones and you can tell.pros- Amazin bass- great sound qaulity- big earcups that go totaly around your ears (ive been lookin for a pair of headphones like this for a long time finly found sum :))- sturdy construction (although its not going to be as good as a pair of dr. dre beats.- comes with 2 plug adaptors, and a fresh battery.cons- i guess having to have a AA battery to have good bass is anoying, but its not that big of a deal.- the bass amplifier is right near the end of the cord making watching videos on ur iphone slightly akward since the thing ways a bit (not much but enough to notice)- the plastic headband seems good, but im not going to use the hinge on top since it seems really fragile and im afraid it will break if i leave it in the folded up position to long.- great for hip hop, but without the bass boost you can tell the speaker that handles voices and stuff (sounds that you would hear in a country song, opera, etc... just not hip hop or rap) can be kinda weakin total im EXtremLy happy about my purchase because your getting much more than your moneys worth, but theres only so much you can get from ($50) headphones
I am a rookie so this review is for all of rookies too. The mic is great - and it is made for professional work. As a rookie I didn't know that I needed a separate cable, adapter for the Cannon camera and that the mount that comes with the mic is meant to clip on the camera or some other flat surface. I had a boom for it and needed to buy another adapter. All this has nothing to do with the product - it works great - just a heads up to from a guy making rookie mistakes!The mic was delivered on time with no problems - I would shop here again.
Bought these as a true audio speaker - no theater - and they more than fit the bill. I have them paired with a 200 W Yamaha receiver and iPod doc as a home stereo. They are taller than I was expecting and extremely well constructed. I am not a major audiophile, so spending big $$ on speakers was just not worth it to me. These have plenty of bass for my needs and the highs are extremely clear.
The black-and-white printing is OK but the photo printing is terrible. This printer simply cannot print black in photo mode. I used the Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy, one of Canon's premium photo papers. The blacks look gray, the colors are dull. It reminds me of a newspaper photo. The review on CNET is misleading - it says that the colors were a bit washed out but they were impressed nevertheless. The only thing that can impress me is how much the colors are washed out.I own quite a bit of Canon photo equipment and I cannot believe that Canon can make such a terrible product. The printer came free with a laptop that I bought and I did not have high expectations for it, of course. But I did not expect it to be that bad for photos. I have seen photos from $80 printers that are brilliant compared to this one. Canon should have advertised this as an office printer with color capabilities. The "photo lab quality" sign on the box is a big lie.After a few tests, I put the printer back in the box and I will give it away.
My laptop was really running slow and the ram upgrae was just what it needed. This module was installed easily (as most ram should be).
When my new HDTV arrived, I realized I had forgotten to order a new surge protector. So I ran to Best Buy and purchased a crappy, overpriced Monster "home theatre" surge protector. After paying almost $40 for the stupid thing, I got home only to find that not only could I not fit all of my plugs into the narrow row of outlets, but the surge capacity was much too low for my beloved new big screen. I immediately went to Amazon.com and purchased this Belkin, like I should have done from the beginning. And it's perfect: wide-spaced outlets for wider plugs means you can use *ALL* 12 outlets (even with big, fat A/C adapters plugged in!); a 10' cord so you can run it to where you need it; low-profile, right angle plug means it will fit behind furniture easily, and plenty of joules to feel safe with. It's perfect! I returned the Monster, saved $15, and got a much superior product.
I love my Nuvi 680, but I think I would have liked the 660 better. My only dissatisfaction with the 680 is with MSN Direct not really with Garmin. Although Garmin did accept my premium dollars for the MSN Direct features. Garmin should offer to swap the MSN Direct receiver/power cord with the TMC FM receiver power cord so those of us that purchased the 680 for the real-time traffic features can actually receive them. The problem is with MSN Direct.MSN Direct reception in the Chicago-land area is pitiful. MSN Direct tells you that when you call them with difficulties registering and downloading. Isn't it odd that no one tells you about this known issue BEFORE you purchase this item for delivery to a known reception trouble area? So even though you are not receiving a reliable MSN Direct signal, your "free" subscription (which is really included in the premium price you pay for this unit) continues to expire. Until MSN Direct can give me green bar signals on a reasonably regular basis, my subscription should not be decremented on a daily basis.From what I have read since, the TMC traffic reception is in fact better. But now I would have to purchase, at more additional cost to me, the TMC power cord / receiver just to get the same functions provided in the 660 out of the box. OK, I would not have movie times, gas prices, and weather, but since MSN Direct can't seem to transmit those to me anyway, at least I would have updated traffic. Had I bought the 660 in the forst place, I would even have some spare $$$ in my pocket.If you look at the Garmin site, it seems they are also unhappy with MSN Direct, as the new units coming out this fall will use TMC.The Garmin 680 unit itself is excellent. I love the main GPS features, the Bluetooth mobile phone connection, but all of these are available in lesser priced units. I paid a premium for the MSN Direct features that CAN NOT BE RECEIVED, at least in my area. MSN Direct could not possibly be more arrogant on the phone. Garmin assistance personnel on the other hand, could not be nicer, although they can not be expected to fix the MSN Direct issues.Just as a note, the audio output to an FM channel "works", however in my area there is no decent FM station to utilize for this function, so we are stuck with unit audio.Call MSN Direct BEFORE you buy the 680 or any other unit with MSN Direct to get some assurance that there is adequate reception in your area to make use of the features you are paying a premium for. Otherwise, buy the 660, or wait for the newer models coming out this fall that will offer a nice mark my parking spot feature, helping you find your way back to your car in large parking areas.
this item is really nice, because you can save picture and videos, and it is very useful, because you don't have to take the picture to your computer, just keep taking picture. I recomended to you this item.
It works as advertised - a decent quality toslink to mini-toslink cable. The one issue is that the circular housing next to the connector may not allow you to successfully plug certain devices in. This is not an issue with the cable but with the aesthetic design of the component. It worked for me but beware in tight spaces!
the headphones are perfect! extremely comfortable and absolutely amazing sound quality. i have never experienced sound like this from headphones!!! i recommend this product to everyone who wants to actual "hear" their audio files!
Bought this for my iPod Photo 60 GB, yesterday. There are no specific iPod cases for the 60 GB variety at this point and I was a little concerned whether this would fit. Gladly, it did.iSkin is similar to Jam jacket and it gives good protection for iPod. This product is available in multiple colors.Good points:1) Good protection for iPod, from scratches and minor falls2) Fits iPod 40 GB, iPod Photo 40 GB, as well as iPod Photo 60 GB3) Uses a separate hard plastic screen protector that doesn't stick or attract dirt4) Has perforations to prevent bubbles5) Has a belt clip that can be rotated6) Doesn't have a bulge around the dock port like some other iPod cases; instead it has a collapsable tabBad points:WATCH OUT - YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR MONSTER CABLE WITH THIS CASE!1) Can't insert into the dock as the bottom is too thick with the jacket2) The silicone body tends to attract dust and lint (may demand frequent cleaning)3) Like most cases, makes the iPod a little bulky and hence unsuitable for some of the accessories that are made to fit the unadorned iPod only4) The rotary belt clip is a little difficult to use and it may not lost long if used often5) Covers the top of the iPod and makes it difficult to use the accessories that sit on the iPod (like FM transmitter, Navipod etc.)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. I have seen such products but never explored them since I am not a fan of the dock!
I've used this unit for well over a year now. I do a lot of mountaineering, sea kayaking, and sailing, and the GPS 76S seemed ideal for my needs. I invested $399 in the unit, about a hundred dollars on a the US Topo MapSource CD, and over a hundred dollars on a single set of marine charts. So I've sunk a ton of dollars into the unit. I would have to say I am definitely not satisfied with the unit, mostly because the display is unreadable under most lighting conditions.Some specific comments:- MapSource software, for interfacing with Garming topo and marine data, is extremely primitive- Very difficult to tailor the display to show relevant marine data- Magnetic compass is not usable, first because it is almost impossible to hold it &quot;level&quot; to its standard, second because its directions are always wildly off- Screen is very hard to see due to low contrast, partly because Garmin insists on adding a grey background to the images in the display- Screen is very reflective, in many lighting situations all you can see is your nose and sunglasses!- Screen surface is very soft and very sratchableOverall impression: In demanding outdoor use, with real lighting conditions and the need to get a real answer fast (mountaineering, or looking for a navigation buoy at sunset in high winds) this unit is worthless. I'm really sorry I bought it. I've owned four other Garmin GPS units, as well as a Lowrance, and this is the least usable in my experience.
I can attest to the fact that this is indeed a genuine NP-FM50 battery. Tried to order a second but "Fair Pricing" did not have any left. I went to another Amazon seller which sold the battery to me for around the same price but it proved defective out of the box and may not have been legit. The NP-FM50 from Fair Pricing works like my original battery did back in 2005 - Great!. I am already replacing the defective one (seller name withheld) with a new order from J&R which costs more. If Fair Pricing gets these in stock again anytime soon, I encourage you to buy from them as they truly do offer the best price.
Was on my way to Best Buy to buy a different entry level camera as a gift but stopped across the street first at Costco to buy a box of AA batteries to include with the gift. Stumbled on this neat little camera and was blown away by the feature set. Ended up buying two - the other was for me since I was looking for a decent smaller camera to take with me on my frequent business trips.After 3 weeks, I finally returned it. I tried to reconcile the fact that it was such a good deal but I just didn't think it met Fuji standards. I think they simply crammed all sorts of features you typically see in much higher end cameras but didn't really maintain the same quality levels. I own a Fuji A400 and a more sophisticated S5100 as well as a couple of nice Olympus cameras and really expected more.The LCD screen is misleading because photos look decent there but wait until you see them on a full size computer screen.The best shots are made using the AUTO mode without zoom and taken in bright daylight.The things that bugged me the most were the zoom, both optical and digital (too blurry), the proprietary battery (many Fuji's use AAs which are easy to find in a pinch), mandatory software to transfer fotos (majority of digital cameras are recognized as an external device and behave just like an external drive for easy transfer), and the lack of a view finder which would overcome difficulty in seeing the LCD in bright conditions.The features that I really liked are many. Here's a few worth mentioning. Remember, these are extremely rare in a pocket size camera. First are the super cool variety of shooting modes especially the "Natural &" which takes two shots in sequence, one with and one without flash (really handy when pesky shadows are around). I also had never seen continuous shooting mode options in a small camera. That's the best way to capture subjects that are ever changing like kids playing, animals, or sports. It also helps to be able to change resolution settings with several to choose from topping off with 6 megapixel.This is a decent starter-trainig camera that will teach a novice how to use many features that are common in more upscale cameras when it comes time to upgrade. Casual users who can tolerate photo quality comparable to disposable cameras will probably not notice any difference.So I would give it to a first time digital user who has limited camera experience. The features are fun to use - just don't expect award winning photos.
If I could give this zero stars I would. If it fulfilled even one of it's functions it could get one or two stars, but sadly, it doesn't want to do anything other than be a waste of space in my office. Now, I had an HP printer that lasted 6 years before I decided to upgrade. The replacement HP, which I still have and should set up, scanner or no, I've had for three years with no trouble. But this 1610 monstrosity can't even do a simple task.It worked okay for the first couple of months, but then everything just went downhill. I can't get it to scan anything without performing some sort of ceremonial dance. First I go through the dance of unplugging, restarting, and reconnecting the printer. That used to work. Now if that doesn't do it (99% of the time these days) I get to reinstall the driver. Which takes about 20 minutes. Every time I want to scan something. I could want to scan something a few hours later and would have to do all this. Just now, I did all that and it still wouldn't scan. I did the reconnecting dance til I was blue in the face, then hooked it up to another computer, just to be sure and then got some gibberish error message on the LCD display. Just as I was about to throw the printer in the river, it scanned like nothing had happened.Then there's printing. As buggy as this thing is, I'm surprised the printing problems only showed up a month ago. It constantly insists it's "out of paper" even though there's plenty of paper in the tray and it's properly inserted. The rollers refuse to catch paper unless it's hand fed into the printer one sheet at a time. Even then it's not sure if it wants to take the paper. I've cleaned it more times than I can count, just to be sure, and it still doesn't want to take paper.I'd say at least the copier works, but that requires the machine to want to take the paper.I thought maybe I had gotten a lemon, but reading other reviews, I now realize this is just a poor machine. Very poor machine. If I could take it back I would. I'm so glad it worked fine just long enough to complete the warranty. I used to think that was a joke, but now I'm not laughing.To those that say it's user error, I say "excuse me?" How is that even acceptable? Driver problems because someone connects a cable too early? Every time I reinstall the driver (which I have down pat) I follow the instructions to the letter. Yet it still won't scan. Firmware malfunctions rendering the ink cartridges useless? How is that acceptable for a product? Having anything other than the plain version of XP causes problems? Again, if that's the case, then fix the problem! Then again, I have plain XP on three computers and still have problems! I've had updates upon updates for the software and nothing is solved. "Don't load a whole ream of paper in the tray?" That's nice, but when I have twenty, fifteen, ten, or five sheets in the tray it won't load the paper. It won't even load a single sheet unless I hand feed it.No, it's not user error. People having these problems were told the same thing by others and tech support, and yet problems persist. Problems that are not acceptable. It doesn't matter how perfectly the PSC is being used, it is just a poorly designed and constructed machine that isn't even worth the $120 I paid for it.I'm going to go find another PSC that won't require prayer and exorcisms to get it to print a resume.
Wonderful bass, stays in the ears well, good sound cancellation. I don't have to blast my music in order to hear my music anymore in the subway. And I can listen to my music while jogging now :) I'm very, very happy with these headphones; they're great in quality. SO GOOD for what you pay!
I wrote a much larger and more comprehensive review, but Amazon somehow dedicded not to publish it. Let's try again.I rate the device as two stars for the following reasons:- The navigation functionality of the device is by far the best feature. (go figure) For the most part, it works well, reads street names correctly, and has generally good ideas about navigation. This is where my likes for this device end.- The device, either when it gets lost or when you make a wrong turn seems to quickly recalculate a new navigation plan. The problem is, it makes impractical turn requests, such as turning in 100 feet when you are driving at 40 MPH! Of course, you miss that turn having not had the chance to cross 4 lanes of traffic in such little time and at that speed, it recalculates again, and the cycle repeats. Eventually you pull over or simply turn the thing off.- The device gets lost, a lot. It frequently puts me on Main St instead of Elm (I live in Dallas, TX), or thinks I'm traveling north/south when I'm actually driving east/west. And, then the recalculation cycle begins, etc, etc.- The device takes forever to find the satilites and seems to loose them easily within Dallas proper. It seems to take a lot longer on the high precision mode, but in low precision mode the device is so in accurate it can think I'm blocks away from where I actually am an the navigation becomes absolutely worthless. It works better in the suburbs.- The Nuvi 680 has an annoying penchant for recommending you drive against traffic on one way streets the wrong way, in particular Continental ave in downtown Dallas. Ignoring the device's request to endanger myself and break the law, this, of course, begins the never ending recalculation cycle mentioned above.- Unless set to "shortest path", the Nuvi will *always* direct you to a navigation involving expressways, even if it's miles out of your way. In Dallas, this is almost never the "fastest way" as we have many major surface streets that offer "green wave" stoplights and are better for navigation, in particular during busy weekday hours. Set to Shortest Path, the Nuvi does much, much better, but will recommend side streets with tons of stop signs and turns instead of a reasonable compromise of using a major avenue like Ross, Gaston or Live Oak that are only a block or two out of the way. I can only imagine the device has the same failures in other cities if it's this bad in Dallas.- I bought the device to help me avoid traffic. Using the MSN direct and following the device's advice, I've been jammed in more bad traffic than I ever did before I owned it. Mid day last week, the Nuvi recommended 635 between the Tollway and 75. Now, anyone that's been in Dallas for 2 months knows this is a stupid move -- take Forrest instead. Well, no traffic problems were shown, so I took the Nuvi's advice and promptly sat on the roadway for 20 minutes. This is unacceptable that a decade-old piece of knowledge about the city isn't in the database. $10 says next month when I'm in Boston it routes me right through the big dig.- The MP3 Player is a travesty. First, it will only play classical and jazz CDs that have a "low level". Pop CDs play very, very distorted. The output level to the FM transmitter is also very low, so you will find yourself *cranking* your radio to hear anything. Don't switch stations if you like your ears!- The FM Transmitter is really weak. My antenna is only about 3 ft from where I mount the Nuvi, but the reception is noisy, has interference, is waaaaay less in level than other radio stations (I know that's unavoidable to some extent) and sounds so bad I just can't stand to use it. This is a real disappointment in the device.My recommendation is to purchase a basic navigation system without the frills and MSN direct, which mostly don't work in a satisfactory manner, and save yourself the extra money.
WOW - It don't get any better in the MP3 world. This unit is far superior to the off brands. Go for the best, it is worth it.
I tried the Pinnacle PCTV PRO card in a Dell Dimension, Pentium 4, 1.7 GHz, 256Mb ram, NVIDIA GEForce 2 64Mb , running Windows XP Home Edition. The first card I received was defective, the second one the remote didn't work, the third one had an audio problem. I had read reviews about the Pinnacle card and its use with Windows XP. I thought the updated drivers would solve the problem ( that and the price of the card was not bad). I was WRONG. The best I achieved was a minute of video with the sound working properly. After that, the video was ok but the sound stopped. I called tech support and was asked three questions. Did I update the Pinnacle Drivers? Did I update my video card drivers? Did I try to swap PCI slots. I answered &quot;YES&quot; to all the questions. His solution was to send the card back for another one. After 3 tries, I figured it was time to move on to something different.They do list an incompatability with certain NVIDIA cards, but my card was not listed and the problem (sound) was not the problem that Pinnacle had warned about. Sooooooo....If your running Windows Windows XP or have a NVIDIA video card do yourself a favor and get a WinTV PRO-250. It cost more money, but WELL worth it.
This is as cheap as you can get. I will not pay retail price for this item it wopuld be stupid.
After a tremendous amount of research, I bought this printer for my parents and was SO impressed with it that I was sad to leave it at their house! The picture quality is phenomenal (and I have seen dozens of different methods of producing prints), and the colors are truer to life than some of even my studio prints of the same pictures (I tried it by printing some copies of my wedding pictures). The copy feature does just a beautiful a job as the print feature does, and it's a BREEZE to use and set up. If it's not clear in the description, this machine also makes prints from negatives and those old-school slides (from the '70s?), which is unheard of in a home printer in all my research. Finally (and MOST importantly) the print cartridges are truly cheap to purchase: it costs around $9 to buy any of the colors, and the cartridge lasts for a while even after printing 100 or so pictures. My parents absolutely love it. If you're looking for an all-in-one and want a good photo printer, do not look any further.The only problem they've encountered is that the display screen got a thick black line across it in the first week of use, and it has never gone away. They can't even see the screen anymore, but the printing/copying/scanning is not disturbed, and it's probably a defect in this one machine.
These speakers were just delivered a few hours ago, and as I sit here and listen to them I figured it was as good a time as any to write the review.Just to be clear, not an audiophile review. I'm just a guy that appreciates decent sound at an affordable price. These speakers are an upgrade to the Bose 301s that I've been using since 1994. Bose 301s then and now have a price tag in the $320 range. I paid a little over a hundred bucks for these and as far as i'm concerned, they outperform the 301s in every way. Best of all they sound very clear at a low volume. The Bose were near useless unless the volume was cranked up.I also purchased the BIC V-1220 sub to complete the low end range. That has not arrived so I cannot comment on how the speakers all sound together. But as a I already stated, the DV62si pair already sound better than my old Bose. So, for a hundred bucks, I'd give these 6 stars if I could.
After reading numerous reviews on transmitters and all the negativity regarding them, I decided to give this one a try. Well, let me just say this.......all those negative reviews about transmitters are true to a point, however, those people are really nit picking. This unit works great. Do I hear air in the background? Yes, but only when there isn't a song playing. Is the volume muted? Yes, but only by a notch or two ( i usually listen to music at a volume level of 20 on my car stereo and had to put it up to 22 or 23 to get the same volume from the transmitter). Bottom line, this is a great product for the money and I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend it to anyone.
The shdc card is fine and inexpensive. Mc Techy sends this product via basic 1st class mail, and in order to keep prices low, does not use any kind of tracking feature. I ordered mine, and I got notification that it shipped on Dec 21. By Jan 3 I had heard nothing further, and it hadn't arrived, so I contacted Mc T. They had me wait another few days, then after a few emails back and forth, they shipped out a replacement via mail, but this time with a tracking number. Incredibly, I got both pkgs on Jan 14th. My point in telling you this is that they responded very nicely with a replacement and friendly emails. The downside is if you're in a hurry or want to track your purchase, be forewarned.
It does not say in the description, but this comes with an adapter for the microSD card and the plastic holder for both. Shipping was super fast.
I am certainly not technical, but this was very easy to install (just be delicate with it!) and it has definitely improved my old computer
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.
I bought this camera to use primairily as a skype video link for trip of mine. I travel approx. 75% of time, and i needed something both light, and durable. This camera is great. It has worked flawlessly, and most importantly, it comes with a travel bag, so i dont have to worry (to much) about stuff hurting it in my travel bag. The picture is great (espoecially for the 2.0MP), and the microphone is really good too. I cant think of a bad thing to say at this point!!!! Way to go Logitech.
The HP 78 is a great cartridge. It last long and is perfect for high quality pictures, etc. The only downside is its price. I found this store to be a good source too: http://stores.ebay.com/Alpine-Solutions-HP-cartridges_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm
Bought this after I installed cable internet. Had a USB thumb drive that had terrible reception and dropped the wireless signal constantly. Mind you that the router was on the first floor and the signal had to cross two rooms and a level. This thing was a breeze to install and setup. I don't even use the software it provided since my WindowsXP recognized it right away. This thing is great! Would highly recommend.
There is not much to say besides you get what you pay for with this speaker.Great sound levels and extremely good quality.Highly recommend.
I love my iBook G4. I have had it for about 5 years and it has been a great computer (though I recently purchased a MacBook out of necessity), BUT the power supply for the iBook is absolutely worthless.I have now purchased two of these power supplies, both with the same ending, a pop, and then nothing. The first time this happened I figured that some substantial traveling and at least moderate use was to blame, but the second one I had for one month and again, pop, nothing. Dead light and now dead computer.As I mentioned before I love Apple products, the OS and majority of the hardware (iPod a different story) has been fantastic, but a power adapter that can't live up to that expectation puts all their products in a bad light.Apple, please, if you are listening, make a power supply that can stand the usage your customer base demands.
I use this headset for Dragon Naturally Speaking. It seems to work well and I believe I get a more accurate response using this headset, rather than the one included with the program. This headset is a little uncomfortable. It does pinch a bit when you wear it. If you're a woman, don't wear this headset if your hair is in a ponytail or any kind of "up do." The non-headphone side will get tangled in your hair and mess it up.The headphone itself seems to work well. I don't know if its too loud or the microphone is too sensitive, but Dragon Naturally Speaking can hear what I'm listening to on the headphones and then prompts me to "say that again."
I bought this to connect my MP3 player to my stereo system and it does what it's supposed to. Inexpensive and decent quality--I wouldn't flex and bend the wires alot just in case-- but I'm happy.
For the last 8 years I've been using a set of Polk RM6700 surround speakers and a Polk PWS303 sub to power my home theater setup. This has worked OK, but I recently got the itch to make some upgrades; and it seemed like a good idea to get in-ceiling speakers for surrounds instead of having speakers suspended from the ceiling like I had before.Originally, I was going to buy a pair of the TC60i speakers as surrounds; but, when I saw the price of the RC60i's on Amazon, I just couldn't resist. Unfortunately, after listening to them for a couple of days against my previous smaller RM3250 satellites - I decided that they just weren't cutting it. Honestly, the RC60i speakers don't even hold there own vs. the sats with 3.25" drivers in tiny enclosures. They sounded kind of hollow with the empty space behind them. (They were installed on the first floor of a 2-story house, so they don't have empty attic above them; but there is a lot of hollow ceiling between the floors.)Lucky for me, the uninstall of the RC60i's went just as smoothly as the original install. I replaced the RC60i's with these TC60i surrounds that I had originally been looking at and the difference is amazing. The new TC60i's felt heftier and sound absolutely amazing with my new setup. I'm running 2 Polk OWM5's as right and left, a Definitive Technology ProCenter 2000, and 2 of these TC60i's as satellites.The total install time for both in-ceiling speakers was around 30 minutes since I had already run wires through the ceiling for my previous speakers. I did buy some non-faced insulation from Home Depot that I packed behind them just to help fill the hollow space. I love that the drivers have a slight tilt, which really helps get them aimed into the listening area. If you don't mind cutting a couple of holes in the ceiling (which I don't), then you won't have any problem installing these.As a side note, my Denon receiver set the crossover on these at 60Hz; which really helps get the surround effects behind us during movies since a lot less sound has to be offloaded to the subwoofer.Overall, I would highly recommend these TC60i speakers as surrounds. Honestly, they are good enough to use as front speakers if you don't mind having front speakers on the ceiling.
Pros:- Looks nice- Shoulder Strap can stay on or be removed depending on how you want to carry it- Lots of compartments. There's room for a laptop 13" and smaller laptop as well as room for a tablet such as an iPad.Cons:- There are small openings on the side so if it rains water could get inside so watch out for that.- While the cell phone pouch attached to the shoulder strap is a good idea it is way too small. My iPhone fits but the top of the phone sticks out on the side. And again, if it rains water can get in. Many people have smart phones these days such as the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy so in my opinion it would be nice to have a deeper pouch so the phone can be put all the way in.Overall it is a nice bag. 4.5 Stars.
Easy to install. Easy to use. I have a old device called a CARCHIP. The software for the CarChip would sometimes freeze with my old computer with the serial interface. I have not had a single problem with this device. I am always able to retrieve the information from the CarChip. When I download the data from the CarChip to my new computer I believe it it much faster.
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 added this remote to my older RS114 remote start. Even though it doesn't specify it for this system it works flawlessly. Nicer looking upgrade has better range and also looks to be waterproof and very durable.
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.
The scroll and trigger functions are great. The ball mouse takes some getting used to.It has a weak signal though. Our computer is in a closet behind our TV, approx 15' from the couches. Started having issues with the keys after 3 months or so. Worked for approx 6 months (with heavy use). Replaced it with a different keyboard that has a great signal but scrolling is a pain (this one just stopped working also... after 6 months). Maybe they are all just cheaply built??
Does All and more. If you dont have a burner on your pc buy this
I'm sure the product is great, but this review is more for the company... Like everyone else, my order got cancelled. Why? Because they messed up! People called to confirm the price and they said it was correct. If something is mis-marked in a retail store, you get it for the price it's listed at! So why doesn't that law apply to Amazon.com?
Software for this player is horrible. Somehow during the sync process my entire song collection (3700 songs) got erased from my hard drive. I can only assume that there must be a virus embedded in the program. Stupidly I had not backed up these files. It took me a week to reinstall my music. I took a chance and ran Sync again and it worked. Since I never intend to Sync again I will keep the product. Any more problems and I will use my small sledgehammer to fix it.
Does the trick, though I will admit the buttons are a little on the cheesy side. Overall good quality. And it comes with 100+ labels to label any room inside or outside your house, which was nice.
Not a good device to invest money. Like Windows this product hangs in between and when you put more songs into it, it happens more.
I was informed about a delay in the delivery date due to weather conditions. Other than that, product came perfect.
I have stayed in the non-interchangeable DSLR realm and shot film in 35mm and 6x4,5 cm formats. I have been waiting for the technology to sort itself out which it still hasn't done. The rush to mega-pixels is based on a poor understanding of the technology. Once sensor size is standardized then lens design can be optimized.. this is what the 4/3rds format is about. Mark my words-- Nikon and Canon will have to redesign lenses and while they may be backward compatable they will be under-performers. The 4/3rds format can grow-- Sigma just signed on- how about a 3CCD imager for this format- 22 MP with same size image circle from lens. Thats what I'm talking about!This camera takes great pictures, has the feel of a real camera. Add the Leica lens and some great features. It is less noisy than most 1:1/8 10 MP cameras I tested. The Image Stabilization is optical and great in action. You won't be disappointed.
So i was a little skeptical when it came to buying this product but to my surprised it worked well,..I was happy with the product.
Cables work great. Great price. Better than paying $40-$50 at Best Buy or Circuit City. Very happy with the purchase.
Order 1 pack of 6-CD jewel cases. There were 5 cases in the package: the package was delivered ahead of schedule. I have been using the multi-CD jewel cases for about a week without any issues. The cases are durable.
DO NOT PURCHASE THESE. These are not good headphones for the price you can buy much better ones. They broke after a few months. I managed to fix them and then the other side fell off. Not good sound quality. Everyone around you can hear what your lsitening to and you can hear everything around you when you use these. Very poorly made cheap materials. My friend also had a pair of these which broke on her too after only a couple of months.
Magellan Maestro 3100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorWe have used this to travel to new places and to places we've been before. It works great except for short periods (5-10 minutes) when it couldn't receive a location from more then 1 satellite. It has made driving easier and safer by not having to attention to directions.
I saw this radio at Best Buy, but ended up purchasing through Amazon. Saved money and got an outstanding radio. I am very particular about my music and sound and wanted more than just a clock radio. I was looking for something that would fill the room with sound without breaking the bank on a Bose system. This was definitely the right choice. I love the radio and its very easy to use. The alarm settings are very versatile and having the auxiliary input is nice if I want to hook up an MP3 player to listen to my own stuff. I can tell a notable difference in the HD stations too.CONS: Only downside to this radio is that the LCD screen is a little to bright for my tastes, even on the dimmest setting it seems to light up the entire bedroom at night. Nothing a small piece of window tinting didn't fix though.OVERALL: Great product for those serious about their sound quality, especially if you appreciate waking up to a nice sounding stereo.
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 received this as a requested Christmas gift and was very much looking forward to having an easily portable drive that could play my CD collection at home as well as at work with docking stations, or, wherever I chose with the headphones. The unit I received was purchased new at Best Buy, along with a charging cable. Upon opening I found an 8 page simplisitc folder that tells you how to turn it on and off, but not much else. No problem - go to the iTunes website and download a 70+ page instruction manual. Great! Here we go - loaded 700 Cd's worth of music onto the iPod, and enjoyed it for three weeks. Then the iPod froze. I tried to re-sync but it would no longer recognize several files stored in the iTunes library. Deleted those files, "restored" the iPod to factory settings and tried to re-sync. If collecting different "unknown error messages" is your hobby you might be happy with this. Unless you're a big fan of user forums that offer multiple solutions to problems that should've been resolved before putting the product on the market I'd suggest that you seriously consider other options before purchasing this product. (And no, I'm not an 80 yr old who knows nothing about them 'puters'.)
I have done a lot of canning this season. This DYMO labeling tape works great for this. (used with DYMO labeler). Can read the jar labels clearly and quickly.
I have an old Olympus camera that took an XD memory card and was encouraged to purchase my new Fujifilm because the box said it took XD and I had a spare 128 MB card. Surprise! - this new camera does video, but only about 2 minutes worth. :-( Then I saw this 2GB Olympus XD card, reasonably priced, on Amazon.com. Wow! I can now take hour-long videos, in addition to more photographic images than I can count. I'm so happy that I made the decision to buy. - And with gasoline prices, who can beat Amazon.com's home delivery?!!!
I wanted small and light binoculars for my laptop bag. These work just great, and if I lose 'em, so what...
I bought this filter for the Canon 50mm 1.8 II lens. It does it's job and is better than the Tiffen version. I would probably spend a little more if it were a more expensive lens and get better glass, but I'm happy with the protection and flare reduction it provides.
I bought this Mac after my PC crashed (bad hard drive!) and I did some research (Consumer Reports, etc.) I've had it for a week now, and the more I learn about it and explore it, the more I love it. Mac OS X is great. I love the dashboard and expose features. And it really is straight out of the box, plug it in, plug in the keyboard and the mouse, and you're up and running. It recognized my printer and my digital camera instantaneously, not even requiring the installation disks that came with them! I can't say enough great things about this computer!
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.
Just what I needed for an old Sony Mavica camera. Works well, easy to store, easy hook up. Thank you!
I have had two of these drives fail. Neither had more than 30 hours of use. In fact I barely had all my applications installed. What was really nice was finding out the second one failed the morning of April 15 when I was attempting to boot up and submit my tax return.Very disappointing. They'll send me another drive but I'll not be installing my operating system or any critical files on it. Just too unreliabe. In fact I don't even know what I'm going to do with it. Seems silly to have a backup drive you have to backup onto another drive.I don't do any gaming or use any apps that place high demand on the hard drive. In fact the computer hasn't even been plugged in for three months. I used to like Seagate but they have lost a customer for life. When two units fail like this in less than 80 hours total use I believe its a pretty good indication of how good the product is.I should have listened to the reviewers before buying. But in the old days I had a Seagate last ten years without fail so my judgment was clouded. Clearly quality is a thing of the past with Seagate. These drives effectively wasted 30+ hours of my life.Buy this drive if you like to talk to people in India otherwise try another vendor.
Just bought these speakers and wow, they definitely have some serious bass and they sound great! Definitely recomended.
So you have to plug it into the wall. So what? If you need more USB ports on your home machine, get this hub. It's slightly larger than a deck of playing cards. All you do is plug it in. Everything you need is in the box. No additional cords, software or drivers required. Perfect.
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.
First one I got was busted at the swivel joint where the base and the mic stem come together - maybe if this was made as a snap-in then shipping would be easier and it wouldn't have been broken. Also, the mic only has up-down swivel (not left-right), and it doesn't hold position at low angles (it drops to flat) so overall a star for mediocre joint design.It works well on my Fedora Linux box. I have external speaker and the mic, so I was a bit worried about echo and feedback, but people I talk to over Google Voice say it's fine ... the quality when I record voice in Audacity sounds OK to me, if not great at bass pickup. Seems to work at varying distances, too - don't have to snuggle up to the mic, I've used it from up to 2 feet away, with normal voice levels. Overall, excellent VOIP mic at a great price.
I got this piece of ahrdware to make my job easier, and in facts it works fine with Poser 7 (after the second update, otherwise it will not be recognized by poser); it require a little bit of practice, then if you pass the initial disorientation, it works amazingly well, for an item that cost less than 100 dollars.The issue taht i have is that the support for the software is somehow limited; you need particular plugins for 3dsmax, cinema 4d and similar, then the support is not even for all the versions of the software, but only for some of them (the technical support told mne that they are planning to add more support, but at the moment whatever they have is in the drivers that is possible to get from their website).If you get it be sure that your version of the software support it; otherwise tehre is nothing to enjoy, except a nice item to put on the desk, with a soft blue light.
Not much for me to say about the card. since the camera manufacturers won't give you enough memory to get by, what, 4 pics.... the 2gb chip suited my needs and works well. I didn't realize I had two others from my fiancee's previous camera otherwise I would have done without, but as for it's performance it's all good.
Ive had these speakers for 2 years now (somethin like that?), and I am very impressed with them. They have lots of base if you want it, or you can turn the base down. They sound great even at very high volume, I have never heard them crack and pop like lots of other speakers do at high volumes. I think I payed somewhere between $50-$75 when i got them, and they are worth that price. Now they are $35, so dont let the price fool you, they far exceed other speakers in the same price range.
After using this GPS for several years, I have never had a problem with it. I did note that the professional reviewers were still rating this as one of the best units 'out there' and a great buy for the money. Accuracy is excellent as is battery life. Anyone can use this as the directions are well done and the unit is well designed for easy use. A real keeper.
I wouldn't advise anyone to order this product! We purchased the SATA drive, and they send us a completely different model with much older technology. The external and internal packaging was all mislabeled, but the older model number was clearly on the drive itself. I received poor service from Amazon trying to make the return, and will not be purchasing similar products in the future.
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!
Haven't used it a lot yet, but when I have used it, very clear picture. Very easy to install, plug and play worked fine. Was up and running in less than 10 min. Mic works well also. Only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars was that it wasn't auto-focus. Other than that, great web cam for the few bucks you will spend.
It's a good product, it's like I thought. It's a customer very recommended. If you need a toshiba adapter it's a good option, and the price was excellent.
Nice set, good sound, works great with Ipod Nano and even makes the Olevia 232V sound great. With the Olevia, just plug into the earphone port in back and control the sound from the remote, better than the speakers with the LCDTV.
Nice case but pricey I found it for three bucks cheaper at my local Staples store.
These speakers are really powerful, especially good for pop and techno music. The two satellites give a reasonable clear and stable sound, and there is almost no annoying hiss on the background.The reason I put five stars for these speakers instead of four is resulted from the comparison to other products with similar or even a little higher price. I did not find other speakers have 20W subwoofer/6W x 2 satellites with SNR > 96dB for this price.The equalizer in iTunes and foobar2000 can easily decrease the bass level when I listening some light music, so I think the bass is not an issue for myself.
These headphones sound very good and is an excellent deal. However, the quality is suspect and the cord on my pair frayed in less than 2 months. Still, its not a bad buy for the price.
I purchased this camera for my 8-year-old granddaughter for Christmas. It was the first item on her "wish list" to Santa. I was completely pleased, not only with the item, but the prompt shipping I received. I'd highly recommend purchasing from Amazon.com to anyone. My granddaugter was totally thrilled!
The cable worked perfectly with my Clear Modem and external mounted Wide Band Directional Antenna 700-2700 MHz. My reception on the modem is now excellent! My download speeds are 3x more than the internal antenna.
Well, reading most of the reviews, i am pretty surprised that people are having so many problems with this thing. I've had it over a year now of which i used it for about 7 months without a hitch. i disconnected from Adelphia since SBC was giving me a cheaper DSL deal and now Time Warner is rotten enough not to give discount to consumers who own a modem. Anyways, it has been nice to me all along and with easy setup. i bought it for about 35 bucks with discounts and rebates so cannot complain. I'd agree that it needs a restart once in a while but I figure that's the ISP's problem since they don't keep connections live after some days and reset it or something.
I just got this MP3 player for christmas. I'm away from home so i can't download music on it yet, the demo music sounds great. It is lightweight, small and has a decent display. The FM radio and voice recorder are so-so and the picture display is horrible. It is priced well and has a sleek, very modern look to it.
This is a great buy, the cost is great, and sound and everything is just as great as an iPod mini or Regular iPod. It's light-weight capability benefits for athletes like me that like to work out a lot and its sleek design will make people stare in envy at it. It doesn't have an LCD screen, but who cares? It's very simple to put the songs onto it too. You just plug the iPod into the optional USB port or the extension cable that comes with it and an iPod symbol will appear on your iTunes at the left. Then just go to the library and drag the songs over. Could it get any easier? But i definately recommend buying a sports case for it. It adds color and protects it efficiently at the same time. Overall, this is a must-have for someone that can't afford the outrageous price for an iPod mini or Regular iPod or for someone who is just looking for a good light-weight deal.
I am totally happy with this lens. I like to shoot almost anything, from panoramic views to wildlife, and I felt 80% of my needs to compose the picture and get desired zoom or wideangle effect were met. As long as the subject is in contrast with its surrounding, I have never had problems with fast autofocus. The only time it couldn't focus was when I was focusing on a brown bird that was almost camouflaged by its surroundings. I also find it very easy to use, i.e. easy to adjust zoom or manually focus. The rings seem to be in appropriate place where my hand reaches for them naturally. I have other lenses where I have to get away from the view finder and figure out which ring to grab. The performance of the lens has been excellent. I have taken pictures at mid-day with extremely bright conditions, probably the worst time to take pictures, and still with merely a hood, the pictures came out great. The use of Circualar Polarizer and UV filters just puts life into a picture, even in worst conditions(bright noon).Only problem that I encountered is that I went for overkill and put three filters, (UV, Circular, and Enhancement). This caused the light to be blocked at the edges. To overcome this I had to sacrifice the wideangle from 28 to about 45mm.If one likes to take pictures while hiking or rock climbing etc, this lens is perfect because you don't have to worry about wideangle, or zoom lenses, and amazingly its extremely light. I have seen people with half that zoom, with longer lenses. Even more amazing is the low price.
I left an earlier feedback that was negative of The Battery Center. I have since completely removed it because it was due to a total misunderstanding which Eli at The Battery Center bent over backwards to resolve. I will purchase from them again & would strongly recommend them as an honest dealer to do business with.
This adapter does not work with Windows Me. Although it appears to have all the features you want at a really nice price, the D-link card is not a good value. In comparison to a premium card, such as Xircom or 3Com, the D-Link card uses 5 volts instead of 3.3 volts, which drains a portable PC's battery much faster. Also, the D-Link card does not have cell phone hookups or a global modem, which limits its use even further. Finally, the company's web site has sparse technical data and the phone technical support department operates on a 'call-back' system that very rarely returns calls.
Audio CDs do not play in most CD players. This burner is a total piece of junk for making audio CDs. Stay away.
This is great cam for the money and honesetly, I am confused about what some people were talking about. I have a brand new sony lap top and it loaded PERFECTLY on it with no problem. I didnt have to hunt down other drivers...not sure what others are talking about. As far as the base...I like it on my lap top and on desks...i could see it breaking, but it works well other than that and is nice because it isn't permanent. The picture is clear and adjusts well to light. I use my cam a lot and ive gotten compliments on this one. As far as only 1 fps...no way. IT does have some drag though and that's why i give it 4 stars. My old cam ran faster, but i think it runs better with more light. Overall, it's worth it. You can't expect it to be perfect for the price!!! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, clear cam.
I purchased this item to be used on my network for storage but found out it is not mappable. It also can not be used as storage but for just backup. I returned item and purchased the Terastation from Buffalo which is mappable and not just a backup drive.
Great speaders, especially for the price. Very easy to set up and have a great sound. I'm sure you could get a better sound for more money and that's the only reason I didn't give them 5 stars. I'm a stereophile and I'm always skeptical of small speaker set up's, but these really have a nice sound. They would be hard to beat for their size and price. I'm very pleased with them.
I FIND THIS A NECESSARY TOOL TO KEEP MY CANON ELURA 100 IN TOP OPERATING CONDITION........
I run a mythtv setup in my house. I originally bought a Windows MCE remote to control it. The MCE remote was inexpensive and worked great, except it didn't have any programmable keys so the TV volume and power couldn't be controlled with it. I ordered this remote for the explicit purpose of copying my existing remote key for key. It works wonderfully for this and has no issues with the MCE remote or receiver. I was amazed that this remote can learn so many keys. Every button on it seems to be programmable...and I haven't even tried using any of the macro functions!It would be nice if had a few more buttons, but isn't that true of most remotes.
It can fit the laptop and a few flat sheets of paper only; not even room enough for the power cable or a mouse. Who needs that??
I love my Manfrotto 190XDB tripod. It's stable. It's solidly built. It's light weight (3.5 lbs). The legs easily extend or retract after loosening the wing locking knobs which are easy to use. I have another tripod with quick release brackets for the legs. I wish this tripod had that feature, too, but for the price, it's not a deal breaker. I love the fact that you can invert the stem and hang the camera below the tripod, too. With the head attached and the center column raised, it rotates smoothly with zero vibration. I've purchased lesser tripods and have experienced annoying vibrations as I pan my video camera. That doesn't happen with the Manfrotto.My students and I use this tripod for video projects, and we all love that the tripod can raise or lower the camera from 13" to almost 58" to vary the angles.Note to buyer: The price of the tripod is a bit misleading...This tripod does NOT come with a head or quick release plate. To use the tripod I had to purchase a head (I chose the Manfrotto 128LP Micro Fluid Head for its smooth action and no-frills at about $70) and the Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter with 200PL-14 Quick Release Plate (at about $30).With all the pieces in place, this is a tripod that I'll be able to use for years with both HD video cameras and SLRs. I'm happy with the purchase and love the Manfrotto brand.
I ordered this for my LG800G phone for extra capacity for music, photos, etc. I've heard some complaints that certain micro-SD cards were not compatible with my phone but this works excellently and even shows a little icon in the upper right corner indicating that it recognizes it. And the price is great compared to buying in stores at $10-$15. And the shipping was very fast too :)
I've purchased the cheap batteries before for my Casio digital camera, I will never do that again. Picked up 2 of these OE type batteries and never looked back, my camera works the way it is supposed to again, holds a charge like it is supposed to.
I was not expecting the level of quality I received from this product. I am not a pro, but this will do nicely for most people. I have no complaints.Digital Concepts TR-62N 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23")
Just want to update everyone regarding the tips for these. Bose WAS previously issuing these tips for free, but from my conversation with Bose Customer Service today, they do not do this anymore. Essentially, Bose is not giving them for free anymore, and they must be purchased from them now. All in all it costs less than $8 for them. Just an FYI.
I noticed that a bunch of people recently had issues with their Sennheiser's quality, but I hoped I those were the exceptions. I guess not. My headset arrived factory sealed (and on time), but after close to an hour of fiddling with it I determined that yep, the mic was broken.You can hear a buzz when it's on, and that buzz disappears when you click the mute switch. And sometimes you can barely make out your voice coming through. Barely. I tried my wife's El Cheapo headset and that worked fine in the same jacks, so yes, the Sennheisers were bad.Judging from the timeline of good vs. bad reviews, it seems the bad reviews are also the more recent ones. Whatever the reason, I'd shy away from these.
Item fully met my needs. It cost me less than in Office Supply Stores. It arrived on time and shipping was free.
There are lots of devices like this out there, and this was the best price I found. Everything seems to connect these days by USB, and this hub is a great way to expand computers with only five or six built-in connections.
Note: I am fully aware that compact flash cards have a maximum sustained upload speed which caps off the potential speed of the medium it is being transferred on.I purchased this product to use in conjunction with my SanDisk Ultra II compact flash cards. I thought that PC cards would be faster than USB 1.1 and 2.0, but thats not the truth.Whenever I try to upload files from my CF cards thru the PC card, it slows down the ENTIRE system. I can't do other tasks while the card is uploading files since everything is acting sparatic and slow.I'll admit, the card is a bit faster in uploading files than USB 1.1, but I can't do anything else on my computer while the card is working. Honestly, I would rather have a little bit slower performance with my USB 1.1 card reader and be able to work on my computer at the same time instead of having the card slow down my entire system.I believe this card is a 16-bit pcmcia card. I've heard good praise for Lexar's 32-bit pcmcia cards, but I have yet to try it out. I'm sure it costs more money than this PC card or a USB card reader, though...All in all, I suggest getting a USB 2.0 compact flash reader over this product if you want to work on your computer at the same time as you are uploading files.Otherwise, if your the kinda person who doesnt mind leaving the computer alone while the files are uploaded to your computer, this will work just fine for you.
I love to blog! I use the wireless mic system with my HD Canon and the quality is exceptional. This product is worth the money!
I LOVE IT THE BEST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE I NEVER ENJOYED ANY ITEM LIKE THIS
IPOD classic is awesome, i dont think i need to say much more. People tend to be complaining about the click wheel, mine works just fine and i preferred to itouch because of more space. And its as light as the 30 GB one so its pretty neat, kudos to apple
I researched ANR headphones and found this pair of headphones, the Koss QZ50. I bought the QZ50 because of the wraparound the head style. (my favorite, not to mention cool looking) I was skeptical of its ANR abilities because it's low low price compared to some other Bose ANR headphones ($250++) and I am _impressed_ with the sound quality and the ANR abilities. I could not hear jets flying over the Potomac River to land at National Airport from my house when I turned the ANR on. (no music playing) A GOOD BUY!!
A+ Sony Memory Stick Micro, came in good condition. I use it for my new Sony Ericsson K800i Phone. Would come bak and buy more in the future. Thank you...
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 to use with Leopards built in backup software Time Machine. So far it has worked as expected. I did not use the supplied software that it came with so I can't speak to that but if you want a good backup drive for a great price I would definitely recommend it. It has been very easy to use... just plug in the supplied Firewire cable and Time Machine does the rest.
Good reception on AM & FM Bands. Shortwave band reception is limited to the few stations. Small and compact
I inserted the color cartridge into the printer and three weeks later I needed a new one. I was gone two of those three weeks on vacation and did not print anything in color the other week. Where did the ink go? Just asking...
A bit pricey but loaded with features and versatility. I am happy with all aspects of this unit except the XM radio. I have not tried it because the antenna price is crazy. Other than than it works like a Garmin should.
This is a slick device that my wife has wanted to buy. We finally took the plunge and bought one.One minor glitch is that this model does not support the Sony memory stick format. It would have been MUCH easier if I could have used my spare memory card for my Sony camera.The software on the CD for moving pictures from a PC is pretty poor. I spent hours getting this to work. I put a detailed write-up on what I had to do at my web site, but I can't link to that from here.Here is a summary of how to get photos from your PC to a slideshow on the Photo Frame:1. Use Windows Explorer to copy the JPG files from your PC to the root directory on the Photo Frame2. Use the Philips Photo Manager software to create multiple named photo albums on the Photo Frame3. Use the software on the Photo Frame to move the photos from the default photo album to the desired photo album4. Use the software on the Photo Frame to set up the Photo Slideshow optionsAfter several hours of frustration, I was finally able to transfer pictures from my PC to the device. Here is how I did it.First of all, the software that comes on the included CD-ROM is pretty flaky. You do need to install it in order to easily rename your photo albums (step 2 above). The software also allows you to copy files from the PC to photo albums on the Photo Frame device. After disconnecting the USB cable, the Photo Frame rarely was able to recognize the photos.You need to go to the Philips web site, and download the newer version of the user manual. The newer manual has 70 pages, instead of the 20 page version on the CD-ROM.The manual has a hint about the best way to copy files from the PC to the Photo Frame at the bottom of page 12. The previous text on page 12 says to use their Philips Photo Manager software program to copy the files from the PC to the Photo Frame. But that did NOT work for me.Here is the text at the bottom of page 12 of the manual:"Disconnect the USB cable. For Windows 2000 (and XP) systems, remember to safely remove hardware before disconnection. After a few seconds, all photos in the root directory will be automatically added to Photo Frame and the root directory will be emptied."The way I got the photos to the Photo Frame was to connect the USB cable, and observe the various additional drive letters that appear in Windows Explorer. I copied the JPG files from the PC to the root directory on the Photo Frame.Next, use the "Safely remove hardware" icon in the System tray. After Windows tells you it is "safe", unplug the Photo Frame. At this point, magic happens. You will see a notification as each picture file is copied. The firmware on the Photo Frame resizes the images to its default 720x540 resolution, and copies them to the default photo album. Then it deletes the original files from the root directory.If you don't have many photo files, or the original JPG files are fairly small, this will go smoothly. I always take very high resolution pictures, so I got an "out of disk space" error message at this point. Apparently the Photo Frame can only hold about 12 MB of data!The easy way way to get around this problem is to use a memory card to store the images, instead of copying them to the Photo Frame. As mentioned above, my camera uses Sony Memory Stick Duo Pro, which the Photo Frame does not support. I had to manually edit each image file (I used Paint Shop Pro), and resize it to the 720x540 resolution myself. This avoided the "out of disk space" error.The procedure for moving the photos from the default album to another one is pretty easy. This uses the software that is built into the Photo Frame. It takes a while to get used to the navigation buttons, but it seems to work reliably.
This is a pretty poor listing. No information. So let me provide it to you: This is a dual format DVD writer, which writes both + and -R/RW media. Here are the maximum write speeds:+R: 4x+RW: 2.4x-R: 4x-RW: 2xCDR: 16xCDRW: 10xDecent specs. This is (or has been, probably still is) a rebadged NEC 1300A drive. Very good drive, with good compatibility.This drive also comes with a nice basket of software:Iomega HotBurn Pro for DVD/CD burning; Sonic MyDVD and Cineplayer for video authoring, editing and playback; Iomega Automatic Backup for file backups onto any of the DVD or CD disc format.At the time of this writing, there is a rebate available on this drive. Click on the &quot;new and used&quot; link in the Amazon main listing, and then go to the J&amp;R listing where they have a link to the rebate. The rebate is a generic Iomega rebate, not exclusive to J&amp;R.With the rebate, this becomes a screaming hot deal.
I don't know if it's just the one that I have but I am a semi-pro photographer who bought this and never really used it until I was in a bind where my other bag was being used by a friend so I pulled out this one. For the price, it's not bad I guess but I was disappointed in what happened after 1 day of use. Basically I took this bag with me to the Zoo where I was photographing a child's birthday party. I had a few lenses in there and my Canon 5d mark III which I primarily carried myself because I was shooting so much. This bag was by no means overfilled with gear. I had 2 other lenses and a flash. Other than that I had a few CF memory cards and batteries and that's it. Long story short, I used it for about 6 hours and before this day, I had NEVER used it before. This bag was on my back the entire time. It did not get dropped, snagged or scuffed on anything. A zipper did come off by itself during the middle of the day but that didn't really bother me because I knew that at the $30-$40 price point, they wouldn't be using high quality zippers.Long story short, I got home and sat my bag down and noticed a huge tear in both front end pockets. FAIL!!! Keep in mind I only used it once and for 6 hours tops. I was very disappointed that it ripped so easily. I could understand if I was packing a whole bunch of gear but I had a 24-70, 16-35 and a 50mm in the bag with a few CF cards and batteries. That's it. No tripod and I carried my 5D Mark III on me. Other than the breaking zipper and the tears, this bag does have a few slight design flaws that Canon could improve on. The first being that at the top of the bag, there isn't enough felt for the velcro to attach to which makes it difficult to rearrange this bag to keep everything safe and well cushioned. The bag could use more cushion while I'm on that subject but again, it's such a cheap bag you can't really expect Grade A materials. I gave it 2 stars because the cheap price point saves it from getting 1 star. I'll stick with my Think Tank bag from now on.
I love my new Olympus WS-320M,1 GB Digital Voice Recorder and Music Player, and all the optional accessories I purchased with it. (I bought most all of those offered here and at Olympus' home page, spending some $218 total).01. everything works as advertised.02. the product is stylish and well constructed (though a bit expensive, especially the accessories).03. the features are ALL useful, (unlike many of today's unnecessarily cluttered electronics gadgets); I did not find one (and there are many) that I haven't or won't use at some point.04. the manual is laid out well and very easy to follow (and I believe nearly everyone will need to use it due to the plentiful options and enhancement features)05. the quality of the sound recorded, both for the recorder and the music player is crisp, clear, and if you take the time to test and set ALL your features options, you may be truly amazed at how exceptional is your end result, especially in a unit so very small and which weighs almost nothing.and...you might be really blown away, particularly with the Music Player portion of the recorder, once you enable all the great sound enhancing features, like the WOW ("an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality"; the SRS 3D surround effect (which increases the sound-expansion effect and sound clarity, the great "TruBass" feature which enhances the low sounds, the "Equalizer" (I know, really cool, huh?) - and many, many other feature enhancements.Although there is no mention of it at their site or in the Manuals, The Music Player (.mp3 & WMA formats) work equally well with both Mac and PC. I really appreciated this as I'm a Mac user, and can use iTunes to record, swap and play all my iTunes music on the Olympus. (And frankly, once all my options on the Olympus Music Player were set up and tested properly, I'm not sure I could tell the difference this week end between the quality of an expensive Apple iPod-and the Olympus Music Player?(As Glenn Beck often quips: I'm just saying...) :-)Finally, for me, there are NO downsides to the Olympus WS-320M or accessories. It does everything as advertised (and in truth, much, much more that is NOT advertised - until you open the box and manual); but just here is where I want to express my greatest appreciation as it regards this purchase:I read every thoughtful review of this product here at Amazon. I studied each one, weighed the pros & cons, and in the end, I did what I always do when purchasing from this site: I made an "informed" decision about spending several hundred dollars for an item I had never seen before, knew absolutely nothing about (prior to the reviews at Amazon), and as always, in the end, was delighted with the outcome.I really believe it's the wonderful, thoughtful consumers here at Amazon who make my purchasing life such a pleasant, informed and confident experience, and who deserve the praise more than Olympus for producing a great product. How would I know it met my needs and was a great product, if not for the kindness of those who took the time to share their honest appraisals and experiences with me? I'm supposed to trust Olympus?I'm just saying...:-)I appreciate each of you guys for taking the time to be of assistance to your fellow online frustrated and weary consumers, those of us seeking help and wisdom when it counts so much: parting with hard earned money, and feeling good about it, instead of apprehensive and stressed.You may or may not realize what your selfless contributions mean to perfect strangers who shop here, but for me...here's a big - THANK-YOU-ONE-AND-ALL!(If you didn't take the time to steer me in the right direction, I wouldn't even shop on line).Have a great and blessed 2007 one and all, and keep those reviews coming ;-)
Keep your receipt, Bose makes all repairs at no cost for 13 months. Also, it seems a &quot;no-fault&quot; type warranty, where they didn't enquire what the problem was &amp; whether it was covered. (in my case, lost electrical connection at headphone jack, tho probably my own fault for pulling wires out of backpack by yanking on headphones.) Out of warranty, all repairs (so i was told) are flat fee $39, which seems reasonable.Was told turn-around within maximum 3 weeks from time Bose receives the unit.Sound quality is excellent - and I agree with others, headphones are very comfortable &amp; do fit well against skull around ears to block out _much_ ambient noise (e.g. subway noise, obstreperous New Yorkers), such that I wonder whether the Bose noise-cancelling can do very much more. Also against comp priced Sennheisers &amp; Sony in store (not rigorous compare at home), Bose sounded better. Yeah, pricey, but don't whine about it just because you don't want to spend the cash.Pouch doesn't seem flimsy, although not crush-proof, is adequate for keeping wires in one place &amp; not having them tugged all way &amp; lose electrical connection.
Worked as advertised for a couple months. Tripped over the cable and bent the mini end. The signal still works but I can tell it's about to fall apart.
I have a[n] [expensive] tube stereo set up and these speakers cetainly are not close but they are not bad at all for the price or for the use.I think the midrange is a little thin but that could be the MP3s . The bass is good for a computer set up....A buy.
I highly recommend the 76s for anyone who is spending time in the remote, trackless outdoors. I've become lost a few times in southern Utah, perhaps the most difficult backcountry region in the world. I bought the 76s to record routes in case I need to backtrack to extricate myself from the canyon country, and I've been very impressed with how easy this system is to use. I only have two complaints: I have not been able to get near the 16 hours of battery life that Garmin advertises, even with the backlight off; and I can't get an accurate reading inside my truck, which at times has been more than a headache. Inside my truck the compass tends to freewheel and my route readings become useless. I have attempted to get information from Garmin, but they respond with more questions, and haven't been of much help so far. There are rooftop antenas available for other models, but I don't know of one for the 76s, and Garmin has yet to respond to that query. Overall, I'm happy with what is obviously a well-designed and usable receiver, and just wish that I could get some answers to my technical questions. Another note to drivers: the compass works only when the unit is held almost dead level. Try to find a place in your vehicle to mount the unit so that it is simultaneously level and visable from the driver's seat. I haven't found a good spot yet.The unit is very solidly built, durable, and has survived two falls already. Garmin says it's waterproof, but Utah isn't a good test for this feature.I would appreciate any accurate feedback on whether or not a rooftop antena will imrove the compass function...is the compass magnetic, or does it use sattelite data to get oriented? Garmin hasn't answered this question.
I was replacing the stock speakers on my 2002 Silverado. I first purchased the Rockford Fosgate Power series and they didn't sound any better than my stock speakers. If anything they had less bass. I then got these Alpines and they sound GREAT!! I am not running them with an amp but I can imagine they would sound even better. Great buy especially for the price.
My House is full of Belkin stuff. You name it, I've got it! So when I bought a duplicate HP6045 to use in my media business, I had no hesistation about buying the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for windows Vista. After reading all the Hype on the package I bought. Unfortunately it is not easy at all. After reading the inadequate instructions, I wasted many valuable hours, and ended up, converting one of my old Hard drives into a USB harddrive, using Acronis 9, cloned my hard drive, and then cloned it again onto my new 6045. End of story. When I tried to return the product to Best Buy, they said that I probably used it, and now want my money back, showing mw 4 open box "specials" behind the counter. It never occured to them that the product just plain sucks, unless you are a Computer Whizz, or you have a lot of time on your hands. Over all, I should have used the $42.79 to buy some cheap Mexican Weed and mellowed out while transferring the files the old way. ( And not bury the money in the back yard as some other poster suggested)
my son battled leukemia for a year and a half. after he passed away in june of 2007 at 6 years of age, my brother purchased this somewhat expensive "my book" at costco. he took it home and loaded all the pictures and videos he had of our son and gave it to us. we then transferred all of our pictures and videos of our deceased child into this "my book" for safe keeping. we would very often open it up to look at his pictures and his 4 year old sister loved to see videos of the brother she no longer had. as you can probably guess, after less than a year, this "my book" crashed and it is all gone. the people selling these worthless things are criminals.
I read the reviews on different wireless keyboard sets, and this one seemed to have the most positive ones. We bought it used, but it has worked perfectly. I especially appreciate the magnification button for close work. My husband also appreciates it, since he is legally blind. I definitely recommend this set.
KEYSPAN USA-19HS USB to Serial adapter:Summary:I had a device that came with a USB-Serial adapter from FTDI Chip that only worked intermittently, was poorly documented, and the vendor ignored my e-mail. The KEYSPAN USA-19HS worked flawlessly, is well documented, and comes with a powerful utility (which I did not need).Details:Recently I acquired a "Duplimate Mark IV bis" duplicate bridge card dealer. It uses a serial connection to the host Windows computer. I'm using an IBM Thinkpad T40 running Windows XP SP2.The computer has no serial ports, but the Duplimate came with an adapter, as well as a serial cable. That adapter has a captive USP cable, and a DB9-F connector for the serial device (unusually, with screws - no independent serial cable needed). The adapter was identified only by manufacturer, FTDI Chip. It came with a mini-CD, which I explored and used to print out the manual. I eventually deduced that the adapter was an HL-340, which I found stamped on the DB9 connector and as the name of a folder on the mini-CD, but not in the manual. I installed a driver in that folder, and got the dealer to work - kind of. It would actually deal a hand only about half the time, otherwise taking several seconds to report a communications error. By the time I had hit Ctrl-A to restart dealing for the fifth time on a deal, I was wondering what I would do if it refused to deal. FTDI Chip has a web site, and I downloaded a driver from there - no use. I did perform a successful reinstall without using the HL-340 folder directly, with no change in results. A detailed e-mail to FTDI chip produced no response. If you ever have a chance to buy something from FTDI Chip - DON'T!Two days ago, I ordered the KEYSPAN USA-19HS from Amazon for just under $32, with free shipping. It arrived today, and I put it through its paces. It comes with a full-size CD. First, I removed the old driver. When I installed the Keyspan software, which must be done with the adapter disconnected, the driver went right in. (I also took the time to register the product.) A Keyspan USB Serial Adapter folder appeared on my Programs menu, and it contains a powerful and potentially useful Keyspan Serial Assistant - as well as the manual in HTML and PDF. Don't read the manual on CD - it's slow - wait to read it on your computer. The manual is excellent, tho you may not need it.The adapter has a short detachable USB cable, which is probably fine for most applications; but if you need a longer one, you can substitute. Using the serial assistant or Start-Control Panel-System-Hardware-Ports confirmed that the newly connected serial port was COM3. The DB9-M connector has nuts for the screws on a typical serial cable, so it would not mate with the Duplimate, which also has nuts. No problem, I had the serial cable that came with the Duplimate. While using the extra cable is not as convenient, I judge this to be the correct implementation, because it will mate with captive or specialized serial cables. Because my WinDup software was already configured for COM3, I was able to fire it up and start dealing immediately. No more communications errors, no more waiting to hit Ctrl-A if the machine did not start dealing immediately. It always started dealing as soon as I inserted the next board.
this is a great device. Lotsa storage for the price and very easy to setup and use. Buy it!
I bought two of these. One works great, the other failed out of the box. After trying to figure out why my audio/video receiver wasn't sending a picture to my LCD TV, I checked the cable with an ohm meter - there's a break in the cable somewhere.You'll read some reviews that'll say "it's just pushing 1's and 0's", that's true. You have to ask yourself why the electrical cable to your clothes dryer is so much different than the one to your clock radio - "it's just pushing electricity" :-)Buy these if you want, just remember, there's a risk associated with the savings.
This is easily the best surge protector I've ever had. Here's what's plugged into it: plasma TV, cable DVR, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, a turntable... and two tube amps. It handles all that current without a hitch. You won't regret using this, that's for sure.
have had this battery for a while now and it seems to work fine. Holds a charge for quite a while and I would recommend buying it again.
I was given this MP3 player by my teenage son for my birthday last week after hinting around that I wanted a walkman. When I first got it, I thought "how can anything this tiny be any good????". Well, I was quite pleasantly surprised! The software loaded swiftly and smoothly into our Windows 98 SE operating system, and it even came with MusicMatch 6.1. I immediately tried it out by popping a couple of cd's into the cd-rom drive, transferring what I wanted to MusicMatch's library and then selecting the tracks I wanted to download to the kazoo and...VOILA!...I had cd-quality music that sounded GREAT in no time!! With something this small, I can download all my favorite sounds and take it to work and keep it conspicuously out of sight of the boss! This is a powerful little gadget and I thank my son a hundred times over for giving one to me!
Was looking for replacement rear surround speakers as it was impossible to get a proper rear surround "feel" due to sitting position and speaker location. The speakers were easily installed and after some minor tuning, completely opened up the rear surround sound from my system. Definetly going to change the front ones now. Recommend whole heartedly.
I'm very impressed with Seagate 320GB USB External Hard Drive for the price and its value i got it.
I have owned one of these for over a year and a half and love this thing. I work at a full digital TV station with a the latest equipment and the first thing I did was do a side by side comparo against a ...Panasonic DVCPRO broadcast camera. The technicians and cameramen were shocked at the image being equal to their cameras. When we explored the camera further and found the ability to also use the ANTON BAUER battery packs it only got better. They looked at the lens quality and lens swapping ability, plenty of manual setting available for video and audio, hundreds of accesories for the proshooter, and the frame mode made it shine brighter in their eyes. The general manager and chief engineer evaluated the camera and said at the same time "imagine what this could do for our budget!". I use this camera for personal use and have also used it for news gathering, Many requests from the news department have come my way to go on a shoot due to lack of cameras. If you are looking for a camcorder to have many bells and whistles, this is not for you. This is a serious tool. I have read reviews where it dosent take very good still pictures, it lacks the LCD viewer!, It wont shoot in total darkness or see through womens clothes. They forget serious shooters have a main priority in their camera and that is the choice of different lenses. No current consumer camcorder has a interchangable lens system. Something to remember many tools have the ability to do many tasks but they never exceed at one. The Canon XL1 EXCEEDS at shooting video to a professional level....
Making an old laptop HD external was a snap with this very affordable enclosure. Do not purchase any enclosures from any computer store outside of Amazon and eBay. The ones sold in your local computer stores are way over priced ($60.00 in some cases (Rocketfish) and for what???) Gotta love plug-and-play.-Sgt of Marines
I needed a 32" to fit into my entertainment center, with top-of-the-line picture quality, HDMI-in ports, and useful options with intuitive controls. I also wanted name-brand reliability.The Sharp LC32D62U fit the bill perfectly. It has everything the standard user and many technophiles could need, and without too many of the extra useless gimmicky options that only serve to make your life difficult. I'm very pleased!
This camera has a lot going for it. It's easy to use, easy to understand, and easy to buy film and batteries for. I bought this camera as a gift for my sister and took a test roll of film with it. The pictures came back sharp and the flash worked perfectly. The only thing keeping this camera from getting 5/5 is it's minimum focus distance, about 6 feet.
I was shopping around for 7-port USB hubs for a few days, and finally decided on this on because of other reviews.I have had reliable experiences with Belkin in the past (though I dont own many Belkin products), and this hub appears to be just as reliable.I was really impressed with the design aesthetics of this hub, its a great hub to have on your desk--low profile and accessible. Also, the design allows them to be stackable!! This is a real bonus, that most hubs do no have. If you need access to multiple hubs, I recommend this as a good desktop solution.ONLY THING KEEPING THIS FROM 5 STARS:The power supply provided for this unit is just par--but that means dont expect to connect a bunch of high-power drawing periphials to this hub and expect it to handle the load. &lt;----hence why I mentioned the stacklable feature of it before.Overall, good buy if you need a desktop hub!
I purchased this bag about a year ago and within 6 months the vertical zipper on the front pocket broke. I contacted STM and even though I no longer had the receipt, agreed to replace the bag. I have had the new bag for about 3 months and the vertical zipper on this bag has broken as well.It is a pretty great bag overall, but when one of the major storage compartments is no longer usable, the bag itself is pretty much a waste.
This was a brand-new twin-pack of original HP 22 Tri-color ink cartridges. The expiration date of the cartridges was far off into the future, the same as if I would have bought fresh ones at a local store. What I received looks the same as what's in the photograph. The price was extremely low compared to others advertised on the Internet and certainly much lower than if I had bought them localy. My order arrived promptly. I would definitely re-order one of these two-packs when needed. Thanks Amazon, I enjoy ordering from you.
I've had several of these, the last one purchased on September 3, 2007. Over the years I've had a few Canon Powershot cameras, I'm down to one Powershot camera (I gave one to a friend last summer), and all the batteries are still very good. I bought one generic "equivalent" battery, but the charge didn't last long enough to be useful, and eventually I disposed of it, as it was pretty much useless.
It is too slow to make a DVD... It was a waste of my money...
This filter adds a nice warmth to pictures taken outside and does pretty well inside as well would recommend this item
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.
I am a little disappointed with this camera. It seems to drain the batteries even when camera is not in use! I took it on my last vacation and it does take great pitures but it takes a lot of blurry pics too depending on the settings. The movie mode seems to work nice. You have to really watch your settings and adjust it constantly to according to your lighting conditions, etc... It seems to be very slow to take pics with the double flash. The cameral doesnt always turn on, I have to turn it on and off a few times even with good batteries for the power to turn on. Really annoying! The zoom I love but with all the great potential pic moments I lost because of because the recover time from taking pic after pic, ruined pics because a lot came out blurry I would recommend something else.
Will this lens allow for very close up shots of coins, watches, stamps or other small non moving items?I am more concerned with the close up macro shooting then the longer distance zoom shooting.Can anyone advise on if this lens will do clear close up macro pictures?I have a Nikon D3000Thanks!
I've been using this on Canon lenses for some time. Over the years, I've tried the cheapest polarizers I could find and slim, expensive German models. The cheap polarizers work, but their thickness means a lighting penalty: you lose at least 2 stops of light, and they introduce vignetting (fall-off at the edge of the frame) and reduce overall image contrast. That's why it's worth paying more for this model, which performs every bit as well as my expensive German slice of glass but at a far more reasonable price.This filter cuts glare without a great penalty in exposure, and I haven't been able to spot any vignetting. It is very solidly constructed, and I like that the outer metal rim of the filter is notched: that means I can use one finger to dial in the right angle of polarization when using a lens hood.Overall, I am very impressed -- it's worth spending a little more to get far better performance.
Small, sleak, inexpensive and great reception of an AM station my sony walkman couldn't get...colored faces are neat, but would be nice to have a black one.
This is a truly terrible product ... and is the last that I will buy from Targus:I bought the Targus 70W AC/Auto/Air adapter for my Toshiba laptop. Even without plugging the adapter into any device, it powers down just a few seconds after being plugged into the wall. When I can get it to stay powered up for more than 30s, and plug it into my laptop it will randomly cut out.Assuming that I had bought a device that delivers too little power, I then bought the 90W equivalent. Guess what? Same problem!I always thought highly of Targus but after seeing how awful these products are, I'll be steering clear of their future products.
This is the best MP3 player I have even seen, but it is quite expensive compare with the other. It will be much more better if it can display chinese song name.
I have used this product on my PS3 and it is a decent compound. Shipping is short and it is worth the price. Although the tube may be deceiving, as it does not look anything like it contains 3.5 grams.
This serves its purpose, and I love not having a tiny cap to cover the metal end because those always get lost. It's nice that it retracts, and stays in even in the bottom of my purse.
Hey, you can't beat a set like these. I have them next 2 my bed, for quiet listening to mp3 player. They rock, A++.
It is always nice when a product works as advertised. The Garmin StreetPilot c530 does just that. While I only got [slightly, I am a man after all] lost once since I got it [about a month] it saved me lots of wasted time. I would have stopped to ask directions, but there was no place to stop. Thanks Garmin. If you get it you won't be disappointed.
I've had this card for over a year on my Win2k system and it worked flawlessly. I recently built a new machine running on XP and transplanted the DWL-G510. I know that WinXP has issues with wireless cards so I used the DLink utility software instead. With that setup, my wireless connection would still drop out once in a while, especially if I left the computer on for a long time.I dug through the DLink support website and found this FAQ: http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1398&question;=dwl%2Dg510+xp for disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service in XP. Once I did that, my connection has been very reliable, even if I leave the computer on for a day or two.I would give the adapter 5 stars for price and reliability. However, I had to dig around the DLink support pages to find the config article. DLink should do a better job linking the instruction to the DWL-G510 support page.
I really liked this printer when I first got it about 3 years ago. Sure it was loud and a little slow, but it printed pretty good. Well, after about 1 1/2 years of VERY light duty, I all of a sudden start getting error messages on my PC telling me the printer is not connected to the computer. First I changed the cord to no avail, then I tried different open USB ports on my computer, so it ends up I just have to position the USB cable perfectly to the back of the P1000 to get it to work. At least it would still work, right? Well that got me by for about six months and now it just will not connect at all. Now my HP P1000 has a nice new home in the trashcan and I'm giving Canon a try. If HP puts as much thought into printers as they do computers I definetely don't want to buy another HP product again...
THERE GREAT I LOVE NOT TRIPPING OVER A WIRE. THEY SOUND GREAT TOO. GOOD INVESTMENT IF YOU LIKE PRIVACY AND LIVE IN A APARTMENT. I USE THEM ALOT FOR WATCHING TV AND MUSIC. I AM DISABLED AND OWN SOME 800 MOVIES SO IT MAKES SINCE I WOULD USE THEM TO WATCH TV SOMETIMES I GET A LITTLE INTEFERENCE BUT WITH ANYTHING WIRELESS THAT'S TO BE EXPECTED. OVERALL I WOULD RECCOMMEND THEM.I MIGHT ADD THAT THEY HAVE A GOOD DISTANCE RANGE ON THEM TO ROAM THE HOUSE AND THEY ARE COMFORTABLE. THE RECHARGING IS AS SIMPLE AS JUST HANGING THEM ON THE RECEIVER IT'S GREAT. FRED BILLINGS
They weren't too bad when they were new, but after a year they are horrible. They've taken all the joy out of listening to music.
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!
I've had this sub for about and month and am very pleased with it. I wanted something that was large enough to be felt on movies but small enough that my wife wouldn't give me grief. It also had to be very musical. This Yamaha fits the bill. Be aware that it is a 15 inch black box sitting on a 3 inch plastic stand (the stand holds a cone underneath the speaker) and is not small enough to hide. I thought my wife would freak when I first set it up but when I asked her if it blended in with our other black components she said it was "Ok". I was very releaved as one of our biggest arguments ever was over speaker placement.Sound: I have the Klipsch Quintet SL's main speakers(very nice) and a Kenwood receiver with 100 watts per channel. The Yamaha blends in very well with the main speakers. I have a very wide range of taste in music from classical to rock and I can't find any faults with this sub. I have the volume set at 25% and the cut off set at 40% and this seems to be ideal settings for music. I purchased the Tierney Sutton Dancing in the Dark (Multichannel Hybrid SACD) and couldn't be more pleased with the sound. The Yamaha augmented my Klipsch speakers perfectly and the sub just disappeared in the background. This is what a musical sub should sound like.Movies: I haven't watched a lot of movies with the sub attached(because I am enjoying the music so much) but one that did make an impression is the movie "Twister". If you crank up the volume on the sub past 60% things start to move. When the twisters were in full force I could feel the sub moving my pants legs from 12 feet away.Notes: You must supply input to both the right and left side connectors on the sub. My receiver only has one "sub out" connection so I had to use a "T" on the cable to supply both sides. If you just supply one side there is a large drop in sound volume.Summary: I must have looked at 50 subs and was close to buying a Definitive Tech or a Klipsch sub. I'm glad I kept looking as this Yamaha is the best I have heard for under $500. If you just want an "In your face thumper" then this probably isn't the sub for you. If you are into quality sound over volume then you can stop looking. This is it.
I've had this lens in my bag for almost five years and have used it countless times with my EOS 3. I use it both for macro and for normal photography due to its extreme clarity as well as it's fast focus motor. While in macro, depending on your composition, it may have do some motor searching in order to obtain focus, but outside of macro the focus is very fast. I often use it with the automatic eye focus on the EOS 3 and this lens performs beautifully. The *extra* 80mm gives you some valuable distance from potentially nasty subjects, (i.e. bees), and yields more camera position versatility over the Canon 100mm macro model, contradicting a previous reviewers post. The glass is very clear and sharp. If I have to pack light, this lens is the one lens going in my small shoulder bag. It's well worth the money, believe me.
I bought this protection plan for the ipod that I have for peace of mind and protection. Although I have not had to use it, it is nice to have. If I do use the protection plan I will write another review about my experience.
I've been using Grado SR80s at work for the past five years. However, I had a 'buzz cut' for years and now have hair and the over-the-head-style are screwing up my doo. I went looking for options. I didn't want in-ears. And I found Grado makes behind-the-neck style. I ordered some and I am extremely happy. They sound VERY good for the price, and the behind the neck option was just what I was looking for. Gotta love Grado. These are some great headphones if you want to upgrade stock iPhone buds for under $100. Some say they have the same drivers as the SR60s, but I can't do a comparison because I have SR80s. I'd say the SR80s are MUCH better, but for the office and casual listening they are great. The open venting is also nice for the office because you aren't secluded and you can hear if someone comes up to say something. My only gripes are that I wish the cord was a little longer. I also think that since these are really meant to be used with iPhones and iPods they should have volume control like Apple earbuds. Another complaint is that they are not very loud, but loud sound damages your ears so that may be a good thing in the long run. I guess I'm being picky, but I'm really happy with my purchase. They are doing everything I need them to be doing. I've since retired my SR80s to home use with the HiFi and turntable. I LOVE GRADO!
This mp3 player is great in the fact that all negatives are tempered by pluses... and then some.It is about the size of an ipod nano but thicker--> but this is because of the very cool speaker that plays great.The size is also tempered by the sleek touch button design and smooth interfaceThe touch buttons are a bit sensitive--> but there is an easy to use hold button that can change on and off very easilyThe software is easy to use and very well organized.AWESOME BATTERY LIFE!!!Word of Warning: The headphones included are really strange and may seem large and invasive to many (not to be shared with others) --> but are suprisingly comfortable (and can easily be replaced if they are just too weird for you).Much better than an ipod!
I'm not a TV aficionado. I'm probably an average viewer and most of the TV's don't have a drastic difference in picture to my novice eye. I'm delighted with this TV. It looks great. It has decent sound. The picture quality is vivid to my eye. It's easy to set up and the price seems reasonable for better quality. I don't believe I've seen anything in HD, but if I'm happy with it now, I suppose it could only get better in HD. Hope this helps.
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.
Overall this product has been so-so at best. For the money I was expecting a lot more. A much cheaper point and shoot camera would have been better.The image stabilizer doesn't work well. Anything past 4x seems like you should have a tripod. Many shots come out blurry. I always had to take a few shots with the flash and with out to see which would turn out best. I could probably keep an average of 1 out of 4 shots taken. When I did use the flash, if i was closer than a few feet away i would get a shadow from the lense blocking the flash on the subject.And the kicker: 2 weeks after the year warranty and my camera is unusable. Worked fine on Halloween most of the day, take it back out of the bag and I get a message that says to "Remove Lens Cap and Press > Button". Normally you would see this if the lens cap is on. It isn't. I can now only view pictues is playback mode, the lens doesn't move at all.If you want a higher end camera, spend the money and buy a high end one. This one is too bulky to be something you can stick in a pocket. I decided to forgoe the convenient size for the features which weren't worth the extra cost.This is the second panasonic product that has died on me in the last 2 months...no more panasonic for me
I really enjoyed using these headphones. They are comfortable, lightweight and they sound great.However, they are not made well at all. If you use these daily, the left ear will short out after about a month of use. I've gone through about 10 pairs so far and I've given up. I switched over to Shure and couldn't be happier.
I am a student and this router would not connect with the University Network. After several tries we gave up and sent it back. I am not very technologically savvy, though, so perhaps you will be able to make it work.
This is an easy camera to use, but it's not feature loaded. It's convenient to store footage directly to mini DVD disks. BUT - there seems to be a systemic problem with this camera and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUYING IT. I had precious stuff recorded on one disk, and then the camera informed me 'Movie Recording Disabled.' No more video could be recorded to the disk, the footage won't play, and it could not be extracted into a couple of video editing software packages that I have tried. OK, maybe the disk was bad. Not so, as exactly the same thing happened with the next disk (Sony brand DVD-R). I recorded some stuff, and now it is lost! A search on Google showed that many people have experienced the same problem with this camera. Beware - look elsewhere for a DVD camera.
Have used for about a year.All photos were great even indoors with flash at a wedding. I just used the video feature for the first time filming my grandson on the back of grandpas quad and it was fabulous!I made a short movie with windows movie maker and added a slide show of the prints and burned it on my laptop at camp for him to take home. Awesome. Love the camera.Found none name brand batteries for extras on ebay and have two charged extra at all times
The Audiovox D2017 is a good value. We've had it about a month. Good quality picture and easy to use. Have used it plugged in with the included AC adapter and also unplugged running off the battery. Good response either way. The sound is also reasonably good even without headphones (haven't actually tried headphones yet). My only minor complaint is that you can't control the volume using the mini remote control. You have to actually get up and adjust the volume manually as needed. Not a big deal - more of a minor inconvenience. For the price this portable DVD player is a winner.
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.
I thought I was upgrading from analog to digital but after seeing the videos I shot indoors I liked the analog better. Very poor and grainy. Also the focus is terrible! While filming 3 people in a row moving from one to the other the focus would blur then refocus. I filmed my daughter's ballet recital and could not believe how the auto focus kept bluring then focusing. Very disappointed with this purchase. I guess it's true what they say. "You get what you pay for" It seems under $600.00 doesn't get you much.
I purchased this product around 2001 and it was good at the time. I wanted to use it in a new computer running Vista. When I tried to get Vista drivers I found that there were non available and not even ones for XP for card versions beyond 1.0. Look at the date on the positive reviews they are in the early 2000's It probably was a good product then.
I just followed the instructions on the bottle and used this on my LCD computer monitor. It left streaks all over my monitor. My suggestion is to use a microfiber cloth and distilled water. You might get streaks doing that, but you will with this product as well (and water is a lot cheaper).Don't waste your money.
This mouse is ergonomically successful: as promised, the hand and wrist are in a neutral position while using it, which eased my wrist pain. However, unlike any other mouse or keyboard I've ever used, this one randomly "freezes" several times per week which requires unplugging/replugging into the PC - a minor annoyance to be sure, but an unfortunate quality issue.
I bought 3 of these and they work great. They are smaller than some of the strip surge protectors that we have had in the past. Super fast shipping also.
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.
I bought this camera last fall and was satisfied with its average performance (after I had to send the first one back as it was defective). However, approximately 3 months after I bought the camera, I purchased a new computer with Windows 2000. This camera does not work with Windows 2000! It states what the MINIMUM requirements are for the camera but doesn't tell you it WILL NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 2000. How disappointing! Now I have a camera that is worth absolutely nothing to me...and to top it off, when I called Polaroid, they just tried to sell me a card reader for it for $125. What a rip off!
I bought this camera and had to return it, because it was not worth a flip. I used it to record my daughter's Christmas program a few weeks ago, and I was just lucky that I brought another camera. The image was so blurry, you cannot even see anything but fuzz. If I would not have brought our digital camera, I would not have any memories taken from this event. This camera is so unreliable. I would not recommend this to anybody but maybe a child who wants to use it as a play video camera.
just what we wanted and the price was pretty good too, good value.Will protect my camera equipment well with the padding
Nice power supply number, nice price, nice features, died less than a week. Lucky for me amazon gave me a full refund no questions asked, and i bought me a nice power supply from hec, aka compucase. This is the power supply i bought, practicly the same price, way better product over all. New HEC Xpower Pro 650W Power Supply High Energy Power With Low Ripple Noise Super Quiet Technology
I have owned this camera for about a year now and can tell you - this is one of the BEST digital SLRs out there. Built like a tank and with superior ergonomics, but most importantly, it delivers LARGE AND CLEAN digital files with an image quality, that your average point and shoot cannot even come close. I love night photography and the results impress me every time. My friend owns anothe big brand SLR (Cxxxn) - we compared the images shot at the same time and of the same subject. Olympus' looked MUCH BETTER!At this price, this camera is a very good deal. Better yet, buy the 2-lens kit and you'll be set! (that is until you start craving better and more expensive lenses, like I did). I added an F2.8 Zuiko lens and a FL-36 Flash. Everything works seamlessly as a system.Good luck and enjoy your camera!!!
We wanted to share a PC with internet access for a classroom. PC is in the back, projector is close to the front. Had to be able to control the PC from the front of the classroom next to the projector, without changing the PC workstation. Cat5 cable connecting the two units made this simple and reliable. I wish there were more pictures of this product, as it comes with two boxes: one sits close to the PC, the other close to the remote access point. Each box also comes with an AC adapter, so you need an outlet for this. We grounded the unit by the PC to the PC case. There was no practical way to ground the remote access. So far no problems. The boxes also have a local/remote switch, but also appear to switch automatically depending which end is used. Works fine with PS/2 optical mouse and keyboard.
Ignored emails, hung up on twice, said I didn't have an account...well how was I logged in? They don't know, I live in Canada they say....actually I live in Oklahoma. I am DONE with this company!!!Hopefully I can get a FULL refund for this useless piece of junk.
very good quality and fantastic it really gets the job done. I highly recommend this cable to those who has tomtom gps or garmin.
Two major problems with this item. First, it didn't pair well with my jabra bluetooth headset. Second, it did not stay inserted in the i-phone. If you intend to even walk while using this device I would not order it. If placed in a pocket the adapter falls out of the phone. I even tried carrying it in my hand and walking and the adapter was jarred loose within minutes. The product needs improvement
This product lets me keep my Garmin 2820 on center council of my SUV and I get great reception. I highly recommend this product.
I own three of these, and they are high quality. For the price, this is a great replacement for most generic protectors. It only has 6 outlets though, and doesn't quite meet the needs of a full computer set up or full AV set up. (I use two for my computer equipment, and one for kitched appliances).
I bought this camera for my mom, I received a free roll of film Kodak Max 400. The pictures came out super, it was clear, the colours were rich, bright and very detailed.I recommend the use of this film, its excellent, not only for this particular camera but any other camera.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS USELESS ITEM, the Nikon CF-D200 Camera Case! It barely offers ANY protection whatsoever, it has weird flaps that do not secure the camera well, and last but not least it has no carry strap, nor any method for attaching one. The ONLY thing this piece of garbage is good for is to 'somewhat protect' your camera while it is sitting in storage in a closet or wherever. THIS IS THE MOST USELESS AND DISAPPOINTING CAMERA CASE I HAVE EVER RUN ACROSS IN MY LIFE. SHAME on Nikon for turning out / placing their good name on such a piece of garbage. And to top this all off, the case was shipped to me from FOCUS CAMERA in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, and the Nikon Case Box was SMASHED as though someone had crushed it beneath their feet. However, the outer shipping box was PRISTINE, so the Nikon box was ALREADY SEVERELY DAMAGED BEFORE BEING PACKAGED in the OUTER BOX. BUYERS BEWARE -- YOU MAY NOT WANT TO DO YOUR BUSINESS WITH FOCUS CAMERA OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK! Someone there is a GORILLA! I would give this Nikon camera case a '0' rating but alas Amazon.com does not offer such a rating. BOO and HISS on this waste of my $60.00. DO NOT BUY THIS NIKON CF-D200 case as you can find other much more satisfactory generic cases ELSEWHERE.
Bought this for a friend, spent two hours unsuccessfully trying to get it to connect to the Internet through their DSL modem. Tried a number of different things, went as far as downloading and upgrading the firmware -- no use. Brought it home, plugged it in place of my Linksys router (connected to the cable modem) -- same story. I can display the router's web configuration utility, but it just would not connect to the Internet. Should have spent $10 more on a Linksys product.
Good disks, the 5 colors make fileing data easy, and the box is quite handy too. Their cheap, preformatted, and come with all the neccesary labels. If I got a complaint, its that amazon doesnt specify the disks memory size -it's 1.44mb-
everything we ordered has been great.the price I paid for 8 colors was the price of one at office stores!
SUCH A PLEASURE TO USE! ALL FUNCTIONS WORK BEAUTIFULLY AND EASILY FOR SMALL OFFICE OPERATION. GOOD QUALITY PHOTOS. SOFTWARE WORKS CORRECTLY AND PRINTER DOESN'T SUCK UP INK LIKE OTHER PRINTERS. 2 THUMBS UP AND 5 STARS! THE LAST 2 EPSON PRINTERS I HAD WERE A NIGHTMEAR WITH FAULTY SOFTWARE AND THE ABILITY TO PRINT ONLY 20 PAGES BEFORE INK RAN OUT!
Sadly, this printer would not work with specialized legal software that is dos based. After several hours working with the support tech at the software company and NEC support it was determined by both that this computer could not print from this software. We have been using an NEC SuperScript 660i very successfully and attempted to upgrade to the 1400 and retire the 660i. For other programs it is probably wonderful.
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!
This is the first product of this type for me to use. It is so simple to use you won't need the manual. So far I've just used it in area's that I'm familar with and it is flawless. I did study the various products availible and I still belive that the c530 was the best choice for the money. I'm glad I didn't buy the lessor models. It's easy to see in daylight and dark. I saw complaints about the windshield mount, which has given no problems whatsoever. Now I can't wait to head into area's that I'm not familiar with, because I'll do so with confidence.
I PURCHASED THE BOSE SPEAKER STANDS. I RECEIVED THEM IN A TIMELY MANNER AND EASY TO ASSEMBLE. THEY LOOK GREAT WITH MY BOSE SPEAKERS. SEEMS TO BE HIGH QUALITY. LOVE THEM!
Have not used it yet so I can't comment on that, but I was able to assemble it perfectly (contrast this with Sears battery charger where the holes do not line up and half the screws were stripped out). It was packed great--could have been air dropped to the house. Highly recommend.
Super fast shipping. Ordered one day, in hand the next. Great price and great quality.
This headset is unbelieveable. The clarity is so great and the comfort of this unit is so good that you forget you have it on. Gives you unmatched freedom to do other chores and activities while still be attentive to phone calls. If you are a multi-tasker, you don't want to be without this Plantronics headset. The set up is no problem--instructions are good, plus Plantronics has the best tech support. This company knows what tech support and customer service should be for the consumer. For those of you looking for a Bluetooth headset for your cell phone, you should definitely consider the Plantronics 510. Again, unbelievable clarity and comfort. If you want the enhanced tools to sync with your computer get the 910...it's the same headset with software to enable use with your computer... Fantastic.
This headphone really transformed after about 15 hours of break-in time. When I tried it first out of box, it sounded worse than a pair of $20 headphone from Fry's. After break-in, the bass really got beefed up and the mid and high sounded absolutely gorgeous. Watching movies on this headphone is an entirely different experience. It is definitely worth the price.
Pro: cheap for the functionalities come with it. Easy user GPS display interface. Big screen.Cons: Mine broke after 2 usages/reboot. Basically one of files on SD card gets corrupt and cause the gps to not start up and lock up upon reboot. I can fix this problem by deleting files in the sd card but I would need my computer to do so and the frequency of the happening was too high that I couldn't stand it anymore. It basically happens every 2 reboot or so. Too bad it happened on my 1 week road trip and I wasn't able to use gps at all.I am sure this could be isolated case but I am returning for refund. For record, I didn't order from amazon. Paid $100 new.Update: After plugging new SD card and upgrading the OS, everything is working now. I may keep it.
its the best digital recorder i have come across it records and saves battery but there is no way to transfer the recording from digital to tape.
Keys started failing after about 2 months, and some of the key markings rubbed off too. Not recommended.
I would give 5 stars for that product till last month... Very comfortable, great sound quality etc... But last month the insolation of the wire started to come off... Firts only a little bit of wire was sticking out but not so long time after the insolation came off and there is 3 inches of naked wire.The product would be great if not this really bad naked wire issue... I am affraid I have to find new headphones.
I had an old 3.5 40gb Hard drive removed from an upgrade I did on my IBook laptop. Saw this enclousure kit on amazon.com. For the price, I couldn't loose. Got it in quick. After connecting the hard drive, all ya had to do is slide it in the enclosure and take two screws along with a Phillips head screw driver (which both was included with the kit!) and it was done. Plug it up using one of the USB cables. It has two just in case the computer can not produce the 5v it requires to power the Had drive. (Which is mostly older machines). Drive was detected and was able to use it at ease!
Que les puedo decir de este excelente dispositivo que ya no hayan dicho, lo recomiendo 100%.
I have both the laptop and desktop versions of this mouse, and they are wonderful. Responsive and fun to watch LOL.
I am new to digital cameras (though not to computers), and have used only simple film cameras. I intended to purchase an entry-level digital camera, but my husband encouraged me to get something better. We compared cameras, their features, and read reviews. The Nikon 995 was our choice. We ordered it six weeks ago from Amazon and are extremely pleased. Right out of the box, it was a great simple point and shoot in auto mode for me. As I learned more, I began using many of the options offered in auto mode. I joined an online camera group where I am learning about the manual settings, and I hope to eventually proceed to that mode. This camera simply takes great pictures, indoors and out, and great low-light pictures as well. We live at the base of a steep hill and I take fantastic skyline and sunset pictures up there. The photos transfer easily by the USB cable to the Nikon View 4 software on our computer. I already owned Paint Shop Pro and I use that as my photo program. Purchase a 128 MB memory card to go with it and perhaps an extra battery. The battery lasts a good while, but an extra battery is good insurance for those times you will be using the camera all day. Also, buy a good camera case. Don't be intimidated by articles that say this camera has a steep learning curve. Auto mode is logical and simple enough for a beginner, and you have lots of choices to play with there or you can simply let the camera use the default settings. If you don't want to go beyond that, you will still be very pleased with the photos you take.
I have bought my ink cartridges from amazon.com since the day that I purchased my Canon printer from them. As a graphic designer I go through a lot of ink cartridges. These cartridges are not cheap by any means, but when you have to have them, you have to spend the money, the lower the price the better! I order them and receive them usually within the same week of ordering them! They come in top condition and are packaged just as if I would have bought them at the store and work great! The price of them on amazon in amazing, plus atleast 80% of time they qualify for free shipping! That is an unbelieveable bonus. I strongly suggest taking advantage of the prices of these ink cartridges!
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.
I think this radio is just great. No batteries needed just wind it up and that's it. How great is that?
The Canon XL1 is an amazing camera to shoot with. The picture quality is awesome and the audio is sweet. The camera is sleek and professional looking, people take you serious when you go out on a shoot with the "Big Boys." You get the same respect! If I had to buy another camera it would be the Canon XL!!
Well, I've never had an Ipod, so I too don't really have much to compare against. But I'm not worried about having headphones jammed in my head the 18 hours I'm awake everyday! This is a good mp3 player! I didn't like the headphones that came with it so I went to walmart and bought some marshmellow soft ones. 20 bucks and make listening amazing! And you don't have to blare them or buy a booster because they block out sound quite well! Save your hearing...buy marshmellow earphones!I'm happy with the amount of space in the 1GB drive. I recommend, as others did?, taking out the battery when not in use. For whatever reason the red LED light will somewhat flicker and flash for no apparent reason. I think it is supposed to do that whenever you push on the big play button (power) but when you just let it rest it will come on half-lit to full to off and repeat, etc. I don't think I read the directions but it definitely took me a little while to figure out how to play the music. Using the hold function also works well especially when riding a motorcycle...that and work were my reasons for buying this product and I'm happy with what I bought. Hope you will be too!EDIT>> 4-5 years later, I still use the same one I bought. I use it on rides, pretty much during all yardwork, and not much else. A few years ago I shattered the plastic face and just stuck a piece of clear tape over it. haha. I don't see how these break for a lot of people? And I pretty much always remove the battery and the life of the battery lasts me a long time! and keeping the volume around 10-15 makes it last a lot longer as well. couldn't ask for a better & cheap player! very happy with this one!
Product description indicated Toshiba product. Product is actually generic. but works as advertised. Was packaged well and arrived quickly.
A very durable, well-designed, robust unit that you will be pleased with, if you ensure that the tips supplied are appropriate for the unit you are attempting to power.The cord from the unit to the laptop is generously long, and made of quality cable. The cable from the wall plug to the unit is ridiculously short, although a call to Kensington on another matter indicates they wanted it small so it would pack well. Okay; I guess I can buy that.Cables fit tightly into the plugs on the unit, and do not easily fall out.Power capabilities are robust. Every laptop that I've used it with it loves it.Customer service is GREAT. On two occasions I've contacted Kensington to BUY spare parts (cords and a carry bag). Both times they sent the item FREE. This sort of customer service is hard to find today.Number of tips shipped with the unit is generous, but buying new ones is VERY hard...the web site is poorly designed, and it's an exercise in your Googling skills to find an odd replacement tip.Buy it.
great product, some things could have been done better.--> labeling music directly on the zunethats all, almost perfect product
I was so bummed, I had an AWESOME leather case made by Boxwave for my first iPad, so when this one came I was so excited. Two things about the case annoyed me and I returned it. One, the cover did not stay shut. For instance if I were to close the flap, nothing would hold it secure. If I were to drop the iPad in the case the flap would most likely fly open leaving the screen of the iPad exposed in the fall. Second, the iPad didn't line up square when in the case. With, my original case from Boxwave with my first ipad, the iPad snapped into the case, holding it in a fixed position. With this case the iPad slid around in the case, making the home but not align with the destination where it made it visible in the case, sometimes making it partially hidden behind the rim of the case, hard to explain. It just frustrated me that it wouldn't sit in a fixed position and I was constantly straigting it in the Case.I ended up returning it and bought a bit more expensive boxwave leather case that the ipad actually snaps into place with, and that the flapis sealed shut with.
This is a nice size bag. The quality appears to be good. Lots of room. I don't have enough stuff yet to fill it but I have in it a Canon 40D with a 28-135mm lens attached, a 100-200mm zoom lens and I put my small Kodak digital camera in there also. There is still plenty of room for an external flash and another lens, maybe more. Not to mention the pockets I have put a couple of filters and cables in and still have lots of pocket room left. I have not tried the tripod straps yet. I give it a thumbs up.One con is that you need to clip it shut before picking it up by the top handle or it will fall open and maybe spill the contents.
We use these for medical transcription, and they last a really long time. I just wish they weren't so hard to find at a reasonable price.
Not the best speakers in the world, but for those who just want a nice decent set of speakers for their computer, this one will do. I'm satisfied!
A month ago, I ordered this case in red. The Seagate external plug and play hard drive (both 250GB and 500GB) fit great. This black one that just arrived is much smaller both in length and width and the drives do NOT fit. Regardless of color, the product should be a standard size/ the same size.
I've been using this DVR for over a year now and I love it. It's not perfect by any means but I can't imagine ever going back to using a VCR. The interface is pretty straighforward and easy to use. I found that the response from the remote control it came with was poor and lagged so I bought a universal remote which fixed that problem immediatly.For about 6 months I used the feature which loads up a tv schedule and lets you pick programs to record. I finally stopped using it because it became too much of a hassle. In order for the DVR to download a tv schedule you have to turn off your DVR and leave it off for many hours. It usually downloaded only at night too. When I want to record something now I just enter in each new program in the recording schedule. I think this is a better way to do it anyway because the DVR would frequently miss the very beginning or end of a program when you pick programs to record from the tv schedule because different tv stations start their programs at slightly different times. When you manually schedule programs you can pick exactly when you want it to start/stop recording resulting in you almost never missing any part of the show.The system also has frequent bugs and glitches which I have fixed by either turning the power off or simply unplugging it from the wall with no ill effects thus far. It's annoying but since I haven't lost any content because of the bugs or glitches it doesn't bother me that much.Besides those minor problems I love this DVR. It has definitely made my tv watching experience much more fun and easy and also allowed me to record even more programs than I used to on my VCR. If you are looking for a DVR with NO fees whatsoever that does it's job adequately then this one is for you.
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.
The PortaPro's have way too much bass in them. If you like that in your listening, great. They handle it very well. But they're hardly transparent. I'm sorry I bought them.
Arrived quickly--was just as advertised, simple little bulk package--I had read the other comments so figuring out how to install it was very simple even for my big fingers! Thanks!
I bought this USB adapter to connect a second Tivo to my home network. Tivo is VERY fussy and requires the 2.6 version of the WUSB11. The Amazon.com picture appears to be the ver 2.6 adapter, but the adapter I received has different markings. My old WUSB11 has the version on the outside of the box, but this one did not. I called Linksys, and they couldn't determine the version number. They guessed it was 2.6. So, I disconnected my old WUSB11 from my networked Tivo and connected the new adapter. It was not recognized. I rebooted, no better. I reconnected the old WUSB11, the one from the box marked ver 2.6, and it worked immediately. I suspect that Amazon now has a different version (2.8?), and it Tivo does not like it. If you are buying a WUSB11 adapter for your Tivo make sure it is ver 2.6, or it probably won't work.
I bought these speakers from an electronic's store nearby a few months ago for its looks and price, and after about 3 months, the left speaker blew out! I also found this annoying humming noise that appears whenever i place my cell phone or homephone by them. It really bothers me. Also, when someone calls, it begins humming even before i hear the ring. As i was looking at the other reviews, i believe that its because of the air waves - transmissions. It is a good price, but not worth it for long - term use.
Good sturdy CD/DVD case. Pages turn easily unlike some cases. This is my 2nd one. They are becoming harder to find. WalMart and Target used to carry them but no longer do. Too bad because the ones WalMart and Target have now are flimsy and the pages inside are cheap!
It took about two weeks for this calculator to arrive: which is in new and excellent condition. I understood that this item was out of stock but when I call the company to get feedback. I got no answer. Just make sure that if you order from them that your order is in stock.
We have owned the Linksys WRT54GS for a few years and love it, so we just bought one for my mother who is planning on buying a laptop. This Router has great reception and works with all our devices, desktop, laptops, wii, playstation3 and pda.
Great price!!!! Faster shipping than expected and arrived just in time for our other ink to completely run out. Works just fine. No flaws or damage. Best price I've found on ink so far. Will definitely purchase again.
I ordered this on Apr 1, Amazon listed 1-2 weeks delivery. On Apr 20, I asked for status, they say it will ship Apr 21. Then Apr 21 I got an email, it will ship July 14 or something like that due to delay. Amazon should not hold orders that is 3 months delay. I waited a month now with no LCD.
I love it. it is fineHow to play music on Apple's I Pod shuffle1) Install I tunes on your computer2) Insert audio cd into your computer I tunes should open automatically3) Deselect any songs you don't want and click import. (Importing may take some time!) (Any scratches on your cd may effect importing!)4) Once importing is done remove the USB cap from the I Pod shuffle and plug the I Pod shuffle into a USB 2.0 port. (Do not force the I Pod into the USB port)5) The name of your I Pod will appear in the source list double click on it.6) On the bottom of I tunes there is a button labeled "Autofill" click on it all the songs from the library will be copied onto your I Pod shuffle. During the posses the top of I tunes will display "UPDATING I POD DO NOT DICONNET"Before disconnecting wait until "I POD UPDATE IS COMPLETE O.K. TO DISCONNET" and then you may disconnect it. The I Pod doesn't need to be on when updating.7) Disconnect it. Slide the switch to any mode you prefer.8) Plug in the apple headphones and press the play/pause button and enjoy.By: Nick Ocookiedough.eponym.comHere are some steps on playing music!!
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.
I PURCHASED THIS LARGE (L E D) CALLER IDENTIFICATION BOX FOR MY GRANDMOTHER, WHO RECENTLY ADDED CALL WAITING/ CALLER ID SERVICE. THIS CALLER ID BOX IS NOT ADVERTISED AS BEING COMPATIBLE WITH CALL WAITING, (WHICH MEANS THAT IF YOUR EXPRESSLY LOOKING FOR A CALL WAITING CALLER ID) THIS IS NOT THE CALLER ID BOX FOR YOU. HOWEVER, ALREADY KNOWING THE FEATURES OF THIS CALLER ID BOX BEFORE I BOUGHT IT, MADE ME REALLY APPRECIATE IT WHEN I SET IT UP FOR MY GRANDMOTHER. LIKE MOST ELECTRONICS, YOU CANNOT BE ROUGH WITH THIS BOX, OTHERWISE IT WILL MOST LIKELY NOT LAST A YEAR. BECAUSE MY GRANDMOTHER WAS SO HAPPY WITH THE "BRIGHT IDer" I DECIDED TO ADD ANOTHER CALLER ID BOX TO COMPLIMENT IT, WHICH WAS THE CLASS-CO 9900 CW VOICE ANNOUNCE. NOW, MY GRANDMOTHER HAS THE BENEFITS OF THE BRIGHT IDer & CLASS-CO VOICE ANNOUNCE FOR CALL WAITING CALLER ID.
I recently purchased a photo-printer. The cartridges that I bought from Amazon were about the best price available.
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.
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.
Since purchasing this I have been using quite extensively, but never with someone who also has a Rino so I cannot comment on the ability to beam locations. I have several Motorolas that I use for various reasons and have had no real issues with communicating with them. When I use the radio in conjuction with the GPS, you can almost feel the batteries draining though.The GPS is quick to acquire and is fairly decent at keeping a signal. I have used this from Detroit to Biloxi St. Louis and over to South Korea with excellent results. The ability to find an exit on a highway and tell what is there is a really nice feature, and so far as I can tell is pretty accurate too. I have also purchased the Topographic Maps for the US as well which are really nice. I do wish there was a way to get downloadable maps from Garmin for other parts of the world though. One downside is that it is not USB and my laptop is, so I have to do all of my downloading/uploading on my desktop pc at home which is not always convenient.It is an easy unit to become familiar with and the display is not too small or too big, considering that it doubles as a radio. The menus are set up so that navigating within the different menus is easy and intuitive. The screen clarity is quite good and the thumb button used for navigating feels just right to me. The unit comes with a quick start guide and a more detailed manual which I have referred to several times to ensure I am doing things right. This thing even has a calculator, games and hunting/fishing tables. No real complaints other than it does not support USB and battery consumption (which you can control somewhat with how often it updates, etc.).
Looks sharp--keeps the power cords organized. Im not sure if I can see a better picture or hear better sound as claimed.
I just received my Linksys wireless router today. The Set Up Wizard CD will not play on my eeepc running Ubuntu 9.10 and Puppeee Linux. I found some written instructions on the web and a few youtube videos. I followed them to a T and nothing works. I get no hardwire etho connection, I get no wlan connection.The product page for this router clearly states that it is Linux compatible. Not so if the set up CD won't even play.A waste of my money and time.
I was very pleased with the back pack style camera bag. I have small children, so for me it is very easy to put it on my back and still have my hands free. I was able to move dividers to make all my lenses fit. My camera stays put and is well protected. I like to leave a lens on my camera body for those times when you need to grab your camera for a quick shot. I have the Canon 40D and it fit very well in the case.
Some of the volume problems that were mentioned in other reviews may be due to the fact that there is a separate volume control on the remote which controls and limits the volume is set improperly or not to one's preference. Otherwise I've had great luck with it. Maybe luck? I don't know.
I have had this MP3 player for YEARS!!! I never thought I'd be writing a review for it but I just recently bought an 8GB iPod Nano, which is awesome, but not exactly the best thing for working out. I've run a lot of races and a few marathons with this and also an iPod Shuffle (which is great too).I can tell you for certain that for shorter runs (under 1-1/2 hours) I definitely prefer this to either of the iPods. Why? It's easier to find a song with the controls, it has a simple yet informative display, and it has just as good of sound. I really like that it has physical buttons that have to be pushed so you don't end up scrolling through a gazillion songs like the Nano, and you can see what # song is playing, unlike the Shuffle. I like to pick certain songs like slower ones to cool down or fast-beat ones to get over a hill, and I can easily do this with this player. I remember I ran a race once with my Shuffle and was a little over a mile from the finish when I fat-fingered it into shuffle mode and had to mess around with it in a much-exhausted state to get it back off shuffle. You don't have this problem with the Kazoo.The drawbacks:- I have 64MB card in it right now so I have 21 songs on it. Obviously you can pack a lot more onto other types of MP3 players, and how many songs depends on the length of each song. But even if each song was only 3 min long that's still over an hour of music.- The plastic carrying pouch that connects it to the wrist/arm strap was fairly cheap, but still held together for years. I just wish I could easily purchase another one.- Although I haven't changed out the songs on it in years, I do remember loading the songs to be somewhat of a pain. Again, that was at least two years ago so things may have improved since then.- Finally, battery life. Althought the battery life is adequate, this little guy does require you to keep track of how much battery you'll need before you head out. But if you find yourself low on juice, unlike the two iPods I mentioned above (their internal batteries charge via USB computer connections), you simply pop in 2 new "AAA" batteries . . . or even 1 if that's all you have in a pinch.More pros:- This is one tough little hombre. For years I've tossed it into bags, tossed it down on the seat or floor of my vehicle after a run and used it quite a bit through all kinds of weather (I've never submersed it water though) without ever worrying about it working or breaking.- In all the years I've had this player I've gone through a MYRIAD of headphones (I just spent a small fortune on a pair of Sennheiser's) but this little guy has never let me down or broken, as long as I had batteries for it.- Again, the battery life isn't the best, but it's definitely not terrible. And like I pointed out above, being able to toss in a couple "AAA"s can be a lifesaver when you really want to use your MP3 player now!
I bought this remote so that I could take pictures at a candle light Christmas service in which I was participating. The remote worked great from well over 100 ft. away and from various angles. My D80 camera was hidden in a small package with only a hole for the lens and a small hole for the infrared receiver. I held the remote in my hand the whole time and no one even knew I was taking pictures until a few days later when I sent out a slide show of the event. Great camera and remote.
I erased and re-recorded on the same cassette upto 5 times and it still works great. Video clarity is excellent as its digital. Don't worry, be happy and buy Sonly cassettes only for your mini-DV
I was initially wowed by how great the photos were, but the camera has a faulty battery reader - it was intermittantly shutting down when the batteries still had charge, and the battery reading varied wildly. I coudn't get HP's tech support to believe me - they had me do elaborate testing and because the problem was intermittant, I didn't get the right results. I got tired of waiting for them to call back & thought heck, I'll just make sure to carry extra batteries, I can live with this. The warranty expired last month, and weeks later something failed in the zoom lense - it will no longer focus and makes an awful whirring noise when turned on an off. HP is not a camera company - I'm getting a Cannon this time, but this was an extraordinary expense for a year's worth of use. HP is not the quality company it once was!
This is my second iPod and I'm very happy with it! It's a little slower than my previous one but I chalk that up it having a much larger hard drive and it taking a little longer to retrieve information. Other than that no complaints!
Nice portable background support kit. Stability might be an issue but if portability is your first concern then you can overcome the stability issues with weights or caution. Easy and quick to put up. I put it up by myself with very little effort. All rolls up in a nice compact bag for transporting.
SELLER CANCELLED ORDER THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THEREFORE TYING UP MONEY ON MY CREDIT FOR A FEW DAYS. ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PULLED IF PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE.
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 bought this over a year ago and started having problems with the CD door, CD selection, and remote within weeks. The batteries in the remote kept dying and the door on the CD would not respond or open and close real fast. Now go to customer service. After some basic checks and a demand that you send in the cash receipt you paid for the product to establish purchase date, you get an RMA. Now if you send in the registration card it states on its face that you are establishing date and prrof of purchase. OK so one hassle. Insured under $100 with green insurance receipt. Sent September, now November, did not recieve. When I called and sought verification for the post office that they did not get this device, you would have thought it was the most painful experience ever for this company. Basically they said have the PO call them after I went through 4 people and had to demand to speak to a supervisor. Well I am glad everyone else is so happy with their systems but when you need service....
I am quite happy with these speakers. My only experience with others have been the kind that came with my computer. I was quite delighted to find these for a reasonable price. Besides the price, I have been quite happy with the sound itself. I have not heard any hissing associated with other speakers. The sound seems very clear, with a wide range of volume. For example, I have the speakers on a relatively low volume (turned on about 1/3) with my computer setting also pretty low, and it sounds great (If I wanted to blast it, it doesn't look like I'd have a problem with that).Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase. I would definitely recommend these speakers.
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.
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!
Despite my years of experience with computer systems, it took me two long evenings to get this thing working. The installation instructions made no mention that a separate power cable is required. This was my first graphics card that required supplemental power. Apparently, I'm just supposed to automatically know this. My motherboard complained that the card was not connected to the power supply. In fact, the installation instructions were so generic (but in many languages), they were essentially useless.But I did follow the instructions to uninstall the existing video drivers. When starting the system again, it wanted to install the VGA Controller. This step failed and the instructions said to install my Windows CD. I did so, but the system was still unable to install the VGA Controller driver. And the drivers for the new card won't install without an existing VGA Controller. Back and forth to the web, the motherboard's CD, safe mode -- none of these worked as per the installation instructions and various other web references. ATI's web site did not have a working support section. It was conveniently under construction. The merchant's web site, Monarch Computer Systems, had another link for ATI support, but this too was broken.I was able to find ATI's drivers, cryptically named "Crystal", which apparently makes sense to them. It was not obvious whether this would help me. But I downloaded them and despite not having a working VGA Controller, the Radeon drivers installed and the card came up.So the vendor shipped a useless installation CD. The installer produced generic and misleading error messages that did not lead to a solution. I put that CD in the garbage!For this kind of money, I am sorely disappointed with the lack of attention to support and the installer. Since the installer was my first impression of the company, I now have a very poor impression of ATI / Sapphire.If you're not a computer hardware genius, do not purchase this card.BTW, the card's performance is excellent. In this regard, my expectations have been exceeded.
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.
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.
I actually bought the most recent 3 of 6 HP printers from garage sales.And in all cases they worked perfectly.The only problem was one of the garage sale printers was too old to work well on XP PRo (it was win98/w2k only).Fact is I think mmany of the negatives are from people who claim to be computer savvy but in reality dont know much.the 1210 is not intended to be a top unit for scanning or printing.In that context this unit is 5 stars.If you are trying high volume, you bought the wrong product, but should not give it negatives on that since thats not whats its for.This is the first ever all-in-one for me and was bought soley per garage sale price.Many of the negatives relating to install were talking about adding this unit to what I consider to be substandard os's anyway.If u are putting this on anythying other than XP, you are a fool.Ive in fact never had problems with any HP printer except for prinintg labels or envelopes. Dont do enough of either to comment.
I purchased the Toshiba 3109 DVD player about one month ago and it was easy to install and everything works fine. The 3109 only comes with the basic 2 channel audio and video RCA style cables so you will probably have to run to the store and get S-video or composite video cables as well as a digital audio cable for a proper installation. These cables are not cheap and will cost at least $15 each for cheap off-brand stuff.The Matrix played without any problems. Saving Private Ryan played fine except for about a one second pause near the end of the movie. Everything else I have put in it has played ok so far.The forward and reverse scan modes on this player are not as smooth as even the low cost Sony players. My father-in-law received a very low price ($US) Sony DVD player for xmas and I was impressed with the much smoother scanning of the Sony. The Toshiba 3109 scanning is much more jerky. The Sony also included a S-video cable which was a nice touch.The Sony remote was also better and allowed you perform basic TV operations such as volume and channel changing (although the video input selection required the original TV remote). The Toshiba remote only operates the DVD player. I don't even use it anymore since I have a Sony receiver and I can control the DVD player with it.My last gripe is the 2 disc capability of the unit. There is only one disc door and behind that door is some sort of disc swapping mechanism that operates pretty slowly. I think this extra mechanical complexity will only lower the long-term reliability of the unit and that Toshiba should have put 2 disc doors with dedicated trays on this unit.The zoom feature is nice (this is about the only reason I have to dig out the Toshiba remote) and the setup menus are decent - better than the Sony in my opinion. Overall the Toshiba is a decent unit but if you don't need the on-board 5.1 decoding I would consider saving $ and buying a low end Sony.
this fit PERFECTLY after my car was broken into, this guy was a savior, i searched far and wide all over dayton ohio and couldnt find a single saturn sl1 97 kit! junk yards, stereo shops, walmart, autozone, NO PLACE had this and i couldnt install anything without it. its very easy install, storage is nice for your phone or ipod charging or aux input. seller was a savior, driving with no radio for 4 months was KILLING ME!!!! thanks :D
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 purchased this for the magnification power alone. no other set for less than a hundred dollars will get close to 1200x mag. all the gripes about it are true, it is cheap, and it does move around as you try and focus, but you can focus it, and the instructions were hidden in the bottom of the box. I almost missed them too.the accessories are a joke, the light is very orange, the projector hood is useless, but it has the power we were looking for, so overall, I got exactly what I excpected. if you want "perfect" look somewhere else, If you want affordable power, you might consider this one.
Purchased this for my daughter as a Christmas gift. She loves it, and that is all that counts.
This antenna provides a very clean picture, and works great with the converter box I bought for the transition. It was a little confusing at first to setup because it did not look like it came with instructions, but they are actually on the side of the box.
I used to have to clean the rollers weekly with my old mouse. Not anymore with this laser mouse. Very easy to usewithout a mouse pad and I like the added features like the back button. I prefer a corded model so I never have to deal with batteries. I would recommend a laser mouse to anyone. So much easier to maintain than the old roller ball.
Tonight I got my new NEC SuperScript 1400 Printer. However, after connecting it to a new computer, and using the CD to install a driver, the printer just prints a black band along the left margin of the paper (and no text). Why? After three hours waiting and talking with tech support at NEC, my computer manufacturer, and again at NEC, I learned that NEC does not have a driver to make the printer work with Microsoft Windows Millennium.NEC and Amazon.com should disclose that NEC SS 1400 PRINTER WILL NOT OPERATE WITH COMPUTERS THAT USE THE WINDOWS MILLENNIUM OPERATING SYSTEM. It would save everyone time. Now, I have to ship the printer back to Amazon.Amazon and NEC should also mention that neither Office Depot nor Staples carries the toner cartridges.
This kit does the job but, I wish I used heavy ganged wire. If you are running a lot of watts, this system shuts down my system too much and was needed to be replaced with a better kit. Don't waist your money, buy the better kit the first time you will be glade you did later.
I'm a disc jockey so I think I know what I'm talking about when I say: Please pass on these horrid-sounding headphones. Had to get some good 'phones for my ipod and my workouts but definitely got the wrong ones with these. Oh how the mighty Sony has fallen. Absolutely no bass, even after I cranked it up on the player. Just a treble filled session at the gym. Needless to say, couldn't get the blood pumping with only highs in the headphones. Just got the Sennheiser MX500's and am very impressed with the audio, just wish they had a headband 'cause the earbud style keeps slipping out after some sweat. Back to the MDR-W20G's. They [stink]. Don't buy anything from Sony that's under [a certain prices] because they just don't seem to care about the quality and, subsequently, making money.
This was exactly what I had ordered . . . they were set at a great price and with my prime account the value is unbeatable :)
I got the item and had to reture it and Im still waitting for a replacement or my money back! I already sent it more than a mouth ago, hope you can contact the store, I don't even have their number.
The best product I have bought for my camera. It makes my xti look like a large pro camera. and I love the ability to turn the camera 90 degrees and shoot.I have lots of battery life. I mean lots! the camera sits in my case ready to go for days and I never have to worry about running out of batteries or recharging. I charge it once a month, and I am good to go.I also like the AA battery insert, instead of the rechargeable, I could go into any store and buy AA batteries and be ready to go.I had no problem securing the grip to my camera. I was just careful to install it the first time. I will never take it off!
I bought this recorder July 2005. The TV Guide on screen system worked fine until yesterday, April 12, 2008. I called Comcast Cable company and asked what happened, but was told they don't support third-party DVD recorders. Further they stated my recorder was not getting its information on scheduling from their service (obviously false - it gets show schedule info from somewhere, and there is nothing else connected to the machine). I will continue to use the recorder setting the programs manually, but it has lost a great deal of its appeal now that the TV Guide no longer works. I recommend this machine, but a better one is the Pioneer DVD 640H, which does not have TV Guide and is easier to use when editing recordings.UPDATE: About 3 weeks after writing the above review, suddenly the Toshiba again began getting TV Guide information. It is still working to this day, Feb 1, 2009. The Toshiba is a great machine. It has one failing - editing a DVD recording to remove commercials from a TV show is very difficult and time consuming.
I actually rate this item excellent, once problem rectified.First machine received had printing problem, so called Dymo. It kept running labels thru, and I wasted about 50 of them with all the testing and problems. Dymo said I had a bad sensor, and to return it to the supplier, which I did. The supplier was as good as they come. The replacement machine works well. I have used another dymo Turbo at home for business labels, and am on my second roll without a problem. Professional looking etc.My twin turbo, I use at work. I've printed labels, both white and clear, plus hanging folder labels, and so far it's working excellently.Only problem I feel is Dymo (the company) as they didn't care about my loss of labels, just simply said to return the item. I wish Dymo the company were as nice as Amazons on line company that sold me the item.
I've owned this machine for almost a year and have had no major issues. It's fast and realible, and provides great value for it's price. Customer service is free for a year, and I have found them quite amazing. Early on I called with a question and was given an answer which I said I would try later. They called me back the next day to see if it worked. They left a message since I wasn't home, then called me back again a couple days later since they hadn't heard from me. There is one drawback, and that is it has Media Center Edition loaded. Not every product/app works on MCE even though it's build on XP. I own a family of HP products, and my network printer won't fully function with this PC because there is no driver for MCE.
I almost got sucked in to the Electronics store trap. Buy an upconverting DVD at a great price and... "oh, you need this $45 cable to make it work." I'm glad I waited on the cable. $10 plus shipping through Amazon and it works great! Thanks!
The first order I got was incorrect, there were chargers instead of A/V cables. I wrote to inform them and they sent me cables for a "M" style player. It was not RCA connections. The picture was that of a "W" A/V cable as well. I have written then back and they have only responded that they mailed the correct Item. I have STILL NOT received the correct item I ordered. It seems like I am e-mailing a computer. I am very dissatisfied with this company. THIS is a BAIT and SWITCH for sure!! I would recommend you NOT to order from them.
This wasn't the monitor we registered for, but the one we wanted wasn't in stock. We thought this might be of similar quality but we were sorely mistaken. All we usually get is static. Second, it has a loud buzz sound it makes when it isn't picking up static. It does have a night light effect that lasts for a few minutes when you turn it on or just touch the button. It also picks up sound good, you just have to listen over the static or look at the red light indicator to tell if the baby is stirring. We are looking for another monitor because that annoying buzz keeps me up at night.
My Meade telescope came with the 882 standard tripod. The telescope is great, but the tripod is a piece of junk. The plastic locking mechanisms on each of the legs has broken off and I have had to tape the legs to a fully extended position. The unit is less than one year old.
I was very happy with my purchase of this item, it has plenty of room for many cords, and the coaxial inputs were nice to have also. It was a bit hard to screw one of the coax cables in, but that could be due to my cables. Overall I am very happy with this purchase
It is a very good one, easy to operate, very user friendly and not expensive at all. The display light is adjustable therefore it is not too bright in the dark.
Before I begin my review, I want to give the reader some information about my background to put this review in proper context.This is the first GPS unit I've ever owned. I'm an avid hiker and I also enjoy backpacking. I'm also an occasional geocacher. I purchased this GPS as a supplement to the traditional map & compass. I use it primarily to mark trail heads, track my location when hiking, and navigate the forest roads in the Nicolet & Ottawa National Forests.ACQUIRING SATELLITES/LOCATING POSITION (5/5 stars): This unit has excellent sensitivity. It can acquire satellites and determine my position while inside my home. The performance was also excellent under a dense forest canopy. It also acquires a position quite quickly.EASE OF USE (3/5 stars): I'm a gadget junkie and tech geek in general. I rarely need to read a manual to figure out how a piece of electronics works. I must admit that I had a little difficulty with this GPS. The learning-curve was a bit steeper than I anticipated, but after a couple of weekends of constant use, I managed to figure everything out. The user interface isn't intuitive, so it takes some time to learn how to navigate through the menus. I don't consider this a major negative for the unit. The user interface seems similar to many other GPS units, so experienced GPS users will probably experience few issues operating this one. First-time users should expect to spend a few hours in the field with the unit and manual before feeling comfortable with the controls.FEATURES (4/5 stars): The unit offers a lot of customization options. As a hiker and backpacker, I find the altimeter and compass very helpful. The microSD card support is a great feature, and I own 2 of the specialized TOPO map cards for use with this unit (Great Lakes Region & East Coast Region). The microSD card support frees you from having to constantly connect the GPS to the computer to upload a new section of map into the unit. This is particularly important to me since I'm a Mac user and Garmin doesn't currently support Mac OS X (although I'm told that they will have a Mac OS X version of their map products on the market by year-end). The unit ships with a great set of icons that can be assigned to your waypoint markers. The icons allow you to easily identify different waypoint categories by the icon displayed on the map. For instance, it allows me to mark a trail head using the "hiking" icon, and then mark a campsite along that trail using a "camping" icon. The trip computer is a fantastic hiking/backpacking companion. It tracks the number of miles you have hiked, moving & stopped time, max & overall speeds, etc. The "tracking" feature is one of the most useful. It automatically creates a track log for your trip. It diplays the track as an overlay on the terrain map so you can see exactly where you are currently and where you came from. The track log is a life-saving feature and it is the one that I rely on most when I'm in the forest. The Sun and Moon page is a nice feature to use when you are overnighting in the forest and want to get an idea of when to begin your day or start setting up basecamp.GEOCACHING (4/5 stars): The unit offers a special geocache menu that keeps track of the caches that you uploaded into the unit and have yet to find. Since I have a Mac, I'm not able to hook the unit up to my computer and upload the waypoints from geocaching.com. I manually enter the waypoints from the information provided on the web site. The manual provides *no* information on how to manually enter geocache waypoints -- I figured it out on my own. The manual also did a poor job of explaining how to mark a cache as "found" in your GPS so it automatically updates the cache status and enters the "find" date/time in the calendar. Once you figure out how to do everything, it does a good job of managing your geocaches.DESIGN OF UNIT (5/5 stars): The unit looks rugged and seems to be designed to handle the rigors of outdoor use. The subdued color scheme makes it an ideal backwoods companion. The layout of the buttons is logical and they are easy to use.MAP SOFTWARE (3/4 stars): I use the Garmin TOPO map software (preloaded on the microSD cards). I think the maps are average. I find that, in some areas of Nicolet National Forest, the map software provides a lot of detail and accurate forest road information, but in other sections it has barely any information at all. The inaccuracy of the map is probably the most irritating issue with the unit. I find that I still have to consult my DeLorme Gazetteer to get accurate road information in certain parts of the forest. My expectation of the unit when I purchased it was that it would take over the role as my primary navigator, and I'd only consult the Gazetteer in case of emergency. I was a little disappointed when I discovered that the Garmin map software wasn't an adequate replacement.ROUTE-CALCULATION/CAR-NAVIGATION (1/5 stars): The route calculation function is the biggest failure of this unit. The routes that this unit recommends defies logic in many cases. I asked the unit to create a route to take me from my home to my favorite trail head in the forest. The route it recommended was acceptable until it had to figure county and forest roads into its trip plan. The unit seemed to become confused and, had I followed its directions, would have routed me directly into the trunk of a giant tamarack. The route appeared to be too complicated for the unit, so it just drew a straight line to the trail head from the nearest state highway -- ignoring instructions to follow roads only. The unit has failed to compute an accurate route nearly every time I asked it to do so. It doesn't even do a good job of trip planning from one large city to another using major roads. I should point out that this GPS wasn't designed for these functions (route-calculation/auto-navigation). It can perform them, but the unit is intended to be used in offroad and backwoods type environments. If you require a GPS for use in your car, then I recommend that you buy one designed specifically for that purpose. I don't consider the unit's poor performance in this area as a huge negative since it falls a little outside the unit's area of expertise.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: The addition of the microSD card was a great feature, but it is almost criminal that the unit can't use free space on the card for additional storage. My biggest complaint with the unit is that the limits on the number of waypoints, tracks, and routes seems arbitrary and almost inexcusable given the fact that the unit has almost limitless storage available through the use of microSD cards. I'd gladly pay extra money for a unit that allowed me to save the track log for every trail I hike, along with the waypoint for the trail head, without any internal limit on the total number I can save. This is a serious weakness for the unit, and is the only thing that prevents me from giving it a perfect 5 star rating. As a hiker, I hike several trails that follow old logging roads, cross other trails, or go "off-trail" in some areas. I find it irritating that even though I have a GPS, I still have to rely on memory to some extent, to remember which path I need to take at critical intersections. I understand I can mark those intersections with additional waypoints but, again, the unit limits the number of waypoints you can store. It also limits the number of tracks you can save.OVERALL (4/5 stars): I think this is the best GPS currently available for hiking/backpacking. It excels in outdoors/backwoods environments and has all the features necessary to ensure that you are aware of your current position, the type of terrain you will encounter ahead, and how to return to your start position quickly and with ease. I feel confidant hiking into areas of the forest that I'm not familiar with using this unit as my guide. Potential buyers should be aware of some of the limitations that I mentioned in my review: 1) The unit's route calculation, when using it as a GPS in your car, is awful. If you need a GPS for your car, then buy one designed for that purpose. 2) The Garmin maps are acceptable, but don't expect them to have every country backroad documented. 3) The internal storage limits could cause problems for some users.
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.
They work great. The fit is perfect, and the sound is awesome. I use them to go jog and they stay comfortably in my ears.However, seller did not ship to Iraq for me, so i had to have it sent Stateside and then routed over to me. But the wait was worth it. I have thrown away 3 other sets of headphones and will look to buy my wife a set soon.
The price on these is right in line with other power strips with long cords on them... this one looks and feels premium, the color blends in better with darker floors, and it works well for computers. I use this for temporary training room setups for computers & monitors. They work very reliably.
My Batteris are dead, I put them in my camera and they didnot work. I want to return them. I bought them in May,2005 I just open them August 14, 2005. I rate them a "0"Betty J McDonald701 Oats St #309Texarkana AR 71854shebj@aol.com
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.
The product works perfectly. The right angle configuration is handy in preventing a sharp bend in the cable if your installation requires it. I don't know what else you could want from a connector of this sort.
This case is tough as its name. It provides superior protection if dropped and the screen protector is one of the best, though I ordered a second case as the screen protector after about a year and a half of much use acquired some scratches / mars on it, but I think this is to be expected. if they had 4.5 stars I would have given it that.
I'm pretty much pure Nikon, but I wouldn't buy this again. Poor atomizer. Shoots out heavy blobs of cleaner, over a foot out before it turns into a mist. This means that not only the lens, but the barrel, your hand, and anything else within a two or three foot circle catches the mist. And the cloth is not very absorbent so you spend a lot of time rubbing and rubbing. And rubbing.
I got a playstation3 for Christmas. The high def picture was great, but the sound was awful because my stereo system only has coax input for sound. I was told at the local electronics store that I would have to get a new stereo receiver -- which started at a couple hundred dollars! I even asked if there was a optical to coax converter. They said no. They were eiher ignorant or wanted me to spend money with them! This converter works great! Very simple to set up -- just plug it up. I can now have high quality surround sound to match my HD picture.
Heavy Wipes are great for every cleaning job. I use them for washing dishes, cleaning sinks, etc etc. They can be tossed in the washing machine and re-used many times before being thrown away. They are becoming very difficult to find in retail stores and I was very pleased to find them on Amazon.
This unit provides excellent A/V output when you have HDTV and Digital Receiver. To achieve best out, you do need to read the menu including the fine prints. I did encountered problem using S-Video and Karaoke function at first try, but resolved by going back to the menu a couple of time.My unit was able to read scratched disks.
This machine had some problems with freeze-ups when it was first introduced earlier this year, but it appears that Toshiba has finally worked out most of those issues. in addition, the new 100gb 5400rpm hard drive is impressive!Pros:- Attractive design - thinner and more eye-pleasing than M35/M35X predecessor- Exceptional sound from built-in speakers, though deeper bass is lacking- Quiet keyboard with easy-to-depress keys, though see issues below- TruBrite display produced excellent images- Touchpad is smooth and has good tactile feel- Sonoma platform with 533MHz FSB- Solid WiFi performance- Wide array of connectivity options: 3 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, SD/MMC/xD/MS/MS Pro Media Card slot- Very quiet and cool to the touch - fan came on rarely and made a pleasant sound when running- Toshiba power management and system management software: Touch and Launch, Acoustic Silencer, graphical WiFi utility- S-Video (TV Out) for connection to projectors and TVsCons:- TruBrite display exhibits lots of glare, though this is common on nearly all glossy LCD's- Lacks DVI output and Express Card- Display exhibits too much flex and seems fragile- Poor 3D performance due to integrated graphics and shared memory- Below Average Battery life- Slower 333MHz DDR memory rather than newer 533MHz DDR2 memory, though lower latency (CL 2.5) generally compensates for slower speed- Keyboard seems slightly cramped and is shifted to the right rather than centered; dedicated Windows key is inconveniently located in upper-right area of keyboard- Relatively low-resolution 1280 x 800 display (98 PPI), though TruBrite has good color & contrast
Zune's OS is really a version of Windows CE and the user interface reminds me of Media Center a little bit, which is OK, but the news of a possible linux version for the Zune is something to look forward to.Pros:-CheaperCheaper than a 5.5 iPod. It's perfect for someone who simply wants to hold a whole lot of mp3's without worrying too much about looks or paying too much. Amazon's price is a great bargain.-FM TunerI still listen to my local stations, and the best part is that the song title and artist shows up, so I can find out the name of a new song download it later on.-Wallpaper/PicturesThe Zune software organizes the files into folders exactly as I have it in My Documents. Much easier to find and replace the wallpapers.-PlaylistEasier to stay organized and create customized lists than an 5.5 iPod, even when not connected to the computer.-SoundDefinitely louder than video iPods. At least for me.-Battery ChargingSurprisingly quick the first time around. Didn't take the three hours I thought it would.-File formatsDoes convert mp4 into wmv automatically for videos.Cons:-ButtonsNot a true click wheel as in an iPod. Nothing is marked except Play/Pause and Back buttons. Takes a little getting used to.-Software InstallationSeveral installation problems including multiple Zunes showing up under Device Manager, not detecting the Zune the first time, and not being able to delete empty playlists from the device. The software was probably the most frustrating part of the experience. But it uses less memory when running on my computer than iTunes, and I didn't have any problems upgrading the firmware once I got it working.-HeadphonesThe packaged ones are uncomfortable and sound terrible. Bought a pair of Koss instead.Haven't tried the A/V out or wireless sharing features yet.Has potential to be a strong standalone mp3 player, for the price, without the need for all the bells and whistles like xbox connectivity or wireless sharing. But it would be great to have apps like an ebook reader or internet browser for use with wifi networks.
I like this remote almost as much as my Universal Remote mx-500. For the Price you cant beat it and I haven't met a signal that this Remote cant learn it is very easy to use and looks great.
Great sound quality. Looks aren't that great but once u get over the looks the headphones are awesome. I think it's worth it
I have had this personal cd player for about two and a half years and have never had a problem with it. I bought it primarily for the price and the &quot;goodies&quot; that came with it (ie: car kit, power cord) and I am very satisfied with it. I guess if you take care of things they will last a long time.
What can you say about a product thats been around a long time? I've used Canon Ink for years. My color photo and document printing has always been top notch. I have never had a problem with it and plan to use it as long as I own a Canon printer.
This unit is a great addition to my home theater system. The audio sounds better and the picture on my HDTV has greatly improved. I love the voltage meter with the needle instead of digital readout. Looks more classy this way. Good job Monster!!
I purchased this unit to replace a five year old WRT54G that had started to fail - after many years of reliable service, the wifi side had started dropping connections several times each hour. The replacement unit dropped in place, and I was up and running again in minutes.Pros - very simple to use, solid and dependableCons - 802.11 a/g only, so I will have to upgrade to a more expensive 802.11 n unit at some point. The install CD didn't work with Windows 7 - it would get to the point where it should find the router to configure it, and fail to find anything. Luckily, manual configuration via the web browser is very easy, but a novice would struggle to configure this one
I bought this device so that I could scan wirelessly on a Canon MP830 which is currently connected to an Airport Base Station. I have been a Mac user for 20 years and this is the most unintuitive device I have ever tried to connect to a Mac. I spent about 5 hours trying, including 2 emails to Silex customer support. I finally gave up!
Bought the French version of this unit in Paris at FNAC. It was easy to install on FrenchTelecom using 512kb service. Just be sure to have your connection ID and passwords. With a few days of use, I can report it works well with our IMac and Win XP HP notebook both in wired and wireless mode.I like it because it has 4 ports and is an integrated solution. This can become a problem if you want to upgrade any of the parts.Wish it had a dual voltage adapter (110 and 220). The adapter is a step down AC type which I'm seeing more of lately. Unfortunately, it makes it harder to find an adapter in the US.
Bought one for my Palm Centro and one for my wife's LG Muzic. They work well (have had for 4 months now) and hold plenty of media. My ipod is lonely because I use my Centro as my main mp3 device now so that I don't have to haul around a bunch of gear.Make sure that your device can handle the high capacity micro-SD cards.
Wonderful for keeping the screen glistening. I haven't washed it yet but it seems very sturdy and will hold up well.
These speakers are too good not only for the price but also for the output.I have been using these speakers for last 8 months.I am very much satisfied with quality of music it delivers.One important thing in it is it has bass control one can increase or decrease the bass according to ur wish.According to me it's like mini home theatre.If anyone want to buy then buy this one with no doubt.
Keep in mind this tv is a replacement for a 13 year old 20" panasonic tv/vcr. This Aquos was a replacement for the first one I ordered. I ordered a 32" one but it arrived with a cracked screen (thank you UPS!). I contacted techforless and they said they didnt have the 32" model in stock anymore, so they cut me a deal with this one, which is from the same series. It took over a week to receive the new tv, so if you're in a hurry keep that in mind when getting an order through eagle service. I ended up paying about $900 for it. I have this tv in my bedroom, so it's a little too big. set up was very easy and the picture quality is superb. After hooking up my xbox 360, I couldnt get any sound to come out. This was fixed by purchasing an HDMI cable. Gaming is awesome on this set along with watching dvds. I dont have a Bluray player yet, so I cant comment on how good that will look.
I'm running 2 servers and 2 home PC's through this router and never had a problem, ever. Very solid. I tried changing the firmware to Tomato- and although I like the features, it's a lot more stable on the default firmware. Same goes with dd-wrt, which was actually more unstable than tomato.Handles loads of traffic with ease. If you're at home looking for a good router to game on, this is your router. Looking to surf youtube or e-mail? This is your router.Unless you're hosting a fleet of servers, you won't need anything other than this.
I've had this printer for over a year and it has performed quite well for an inexpensive printer. My only complaint is that it won't print standard business cards. The third quality level out of four ("Fast Normal") is adequate for most of my purposes, which saves on ink. Also, it works great with refilled cartridges from Rapid Refill. Doesn't tend to jam up often. My intent was to save space by not having separate machines for each function. Others cautioned me against buying a multifunction machine on the grounds that they do all the functions but don't do any of them very well. Since I don't often copy, scan, or fax, high quality for those functions wasn't necessary, but it's nice not to have to run out to make a copy, and the printing is very good.
From the first day that I brought this player home it has had problems. First of all, it is very slow for loading times and exchange times.Next, it jitters and jumps on DVDs, new ones and old ones. I just purchased The Rundown and right out of the case it has problems with this movie. The problem is difficult to describe. At first I thought that it was having difficulty transitioning to the second layer on dual layer discs, however after further testing it appears to have problems with any part of the second layer. As most people know, or will find out, movies that are purchased are created with dual layer technology and the latter portion of most movies are on the second layer. I also noticed this problem occuring in the beginning segments of my daughter's Brother Bear movie.It plays CDs fine and plays MP3 cds fine as well. I wish that when it played CDs that it would provide a list of the tracks - not the titles, just at least the track numbers on the TV screen. When an MP3 disc is played it lists the file names on the TV, which is nice, however, if you have files that have cryptic filenames and you rely on the MP3 ID tag when you listen to them on your computer, it becomes difficult to decipher them on the television screen.I would recommend that the consumer keeps on shopping. I have gone through 2 Sonys before I purchased this DVD player and a JVC prior to those Sonys. The Sonys do not last very long, lasers burn out easily, but are great for features and speed. I am looking for a Pioneer to match my receiver or possibly invest in a higher end player to replace this disappointing JVC.I purchased mine for $179.99 as Ultimate Electronics in February 2004.
I've listened to music through a number of my friend's headphones, mostly &quot;ear bud&quot; style. The majority of them are a pure treble blast, just a clashing of cymbals and distorted guitar. Knowing this, I decided to spend an extra 30 bucks (before the price cut) and get some good ones. Sony's Fontopia head phones are so much better than other in-ear phones. Although pricey indeed for something so small, the bass truely is awesome, you can feel the pulse with each drop of a heavy drum. I get near the same sound quality with these as I do with my Creative Lab speakers on my home computer. Just listen to the song &quot;Around the World&quot; by the RHCP with these head phones and you'll see their true beauty. Or hear it, rather.
Got this just before Christmas and it does have all the features I wanted. Pretty easy navigation for playing songs and FM tuner. No need to load any crappy adware/spyware software since XP immediately recognizes it as a drive. RAVE-MP.com is promising flash updates when available. The unit has locked up occasionally but always recovers after pulling the battery. It's now having trouble turning on, but pulling the battery (sometimes several times) gets it back to ??normal?? (may be related to battery life). High volume could be greater and in some cases the eqaulizer settings can help a little. The unit is a little slow when powering up and this seems to be directly related to the number of files it has to read from memory. The $58 Walmart price was hard to beat, just glad I didn't spend $100. I recommend it mostly because it seems that all of these devices exhibit the 'Windows' syndrome (unexplained lock-ups and quirky operation). Its got all the 'right stuff' but it's operation needs to be a bit more consistantUPDATE 11.23.05Goto www.rave-mp.com and get the latest firmware update. This improved the volume control and a number of other little quirks. One thing that did change is that the internal memory and SD card memory are now completely separate when playing songs. You have to choose one or the other. I still recommend this little player, I bought two others (for relatives) and they're all working good.
I bought 2 of theses for my kids' portable DVD players. One holds a 9 inch and the other holds a 7 inch. They both fit well and have plenty of room to hold cords and additional movies. There are straps to attach them to the vehicle headrests, but my kids would rather hold them on their laps.
Too bad... Unfortunately it does not work with my TV... I could not test the control in another TV, so I still do not know if it is some problem with one or the other...
I had problems with this machine almost from the start.First started malfunctioning within the first month, by the 2nd month stopped working entirely.It started with it shuting off the dvd in the middle of it playing and ended when it shut down a dvd and then makes a little noise and there is no response to any buttons pushed. Have to hassle with shipping for repairs now. Shipping electronic products may be the problem instead of the product itself I dont know for sure but my past experiences with UPS has been horrific, They seem to go out of their way to try and destroy their shipments.
I put it in the camera and it worked right away. I've had it a few weeks with no problems. I only take a few family pics here and there, so I haven't tested it to the max, but it's good enough for me.
I just received the CityGear case that holds 320 CD/DVD. Don't let the few that have down-graded or complained in these reviews steer you away. I've owned many cases over the years and this is quite fine. First, Targus provides a lifetime warranty - within reasonable limits. Second, if you can get this item for $30 or less then your getting a fair deal. I would say this is very similar to the Case Logic CD/DVD holder - I have many. It has a quality zipper, high quality holder with top flap, and excellent stitching so your case does not fall apart. The outside looks nice. The only negative is the handle which is a hard plastic. I prefer strong material but is the least important aspect of the case and my personal preference - not a big deal. Hope this helps you.
3CCD camera which gives excellent picture quality - nearly pro broadcast quality. Fantastic compatibility with Firewire and DV, important to know if you are going to edit video on your home computer.
After much research and viewing the bewildering number of T.V.s at a local store we decided on the 40S3000 over the 40V3000. I have had it about a month now and have no regrets.The 720p resolution was the one item that made me nervous but, reading numerous articles convinced me that with a 40" tv in our room (closest seat 7 feet) we wouldn't see higher resolution anyway. That seems to be proving true and all the high def content from Comcast looks incredibly crisp. Native 720p sport broadcasts are spectacular. The SD content also looks much, much better than I was anticipating.This TV comes with a digital tuner and in the week before we got an HD cable box we were surprised that it found some 50 odd digital channels on top of the normal analog ones. Even stranger is that it seems Comcast sends pay-per-view over some of the upper end channels (e.g., 114.x)--entertaining to see what your neighbors are watching....Anyway, if you are on the fence, save yourself $300 and skip the 1080p.I was all set to buy this on-line, but then I did one last search and Circuit City had it on sale resulting in it being only $50 more with tax than online. That was well worth the piece of mind of seeing the box (not to mention the instant gratification) and taking it home myself. The unit comes really well packaged and easy to install. If you have someone else to help you lift it, I think that whole "white glove" service is a bit overrated. Do you really want some guy who spends all day delivering big boxes upacking your new toy less carefully than you would?P.s. if you are upgrading your cable package, negotiate a little. Comcast threw in their sports package for free.
Absolutely love my 80gig iPod. Like many, I debated whether it was cost effective to spend this much for an mp3 player, now after owning it for about a month I can say emphatically yes! The extra space is wonderful, allowing me to load thousands of songs on it, and over 5 days worth of tv shows/movies. (And still have significant free space to boot.) Video playback is excellent, as is the audio sound. The perfect companion for travel or downtown while waiting for a meeting. If you're debating it, I think you'll find it is well worth the investment.
The radio was really well built and looked great. However it could not hold a station and was pretty useless as a radio.
I purchased Adesso Wireless Mini for my wife because of the limited space on her pull-out keyboard tray and it has been exactly what she needed. She does not use the trackball or the integrated mouse buttons as we purchased a wireless mouse to go along with this. There are a few differences from a standard width keyboard (e.g., the key spacing) but the transition has been quick and easy. I'd also say that the build quality of the Adesso exceeds some of the other units we've seen on the market. The set-up was easy and flawless and I'd recommend this keyboard to anyone needing a compact unit.
Excellent value and great customer support. Had a problem with a broken contact on the dash mount, Garmin sent a replacement within 5 days.
I have been shoping around for the perfect notebook to replace my old-and-bulky Dell Inspiron in the recent months, and found this Akoya LS the one fits my needs exactly:1. Thin and small, without squeezing the keybord size.2. Around 4 lbs, so I don't feel the weight while carrying it. My Inspiron is about 9 lbs. These 5 lbs makes a tremendous difference on my shoulder when I travel.3. High resolution for a 12.1" screen (1280x800), and it is amazingly sharp.4. Enough speed and memory for my every day use as a Professor of Mathematics with a specialty in computing. Only in rare cases do I really need my desktop workstation for manipulating 10000x10000 matrices.5. Best of all, I bought it for under $1000 after rebate. My second choice would cost at least $500 more.Overall, this is the notebook I like the best. I got a lot more than my money's worth. In a perfect world, however, I do wish Medion to improve a few things:a) The battery life is about 3.5 hours. Although that's not bad, it would be great if I could swap the CD/DVD drive for a 2nd battery. Medion would make a little extra money for selling it as option too.b) Have a built-in wireless mouse receiver. There seem to be no company doing this, and I wonder why. The touch screen is no match for a mouse. I would spend a few more bucks to buy the mouse as well.c) While the keyboard is a little dull, the touch screen is too sensitive. It may catches my thump movement when I type.d) Medion could easily make it with a 13.3" screen without increase the size by shrinking the edges. I would be willing to spend $300 more for that.
We purchased three of these MP3 players, one for each of our kids and my wife bought me one. Although we have only used them for about one week, they work great. Songs were easy to transfer from CD using Windows Media Player and the FM tuner works pretty well. We have not put photos on them yet. A 15 minute voice recorder is also a handy feature. We are all pleased with product but, like anything else, it still needs to stand the test of time.
I picked one of these up about a month ago because I desperately needed some serious additional storage, and once I verified that it seemed to be working as advertised, at the end of the first week I deleted from my PCs' hard drives the stuff that I had transferred to it, thus opening up a lot of space, which was kinda the whole point of the exercise.By the end of week 2, the machine was acting very strangely, actively - no, aggressively - trying to snag the *.*.1.1 slot on my router, even if it caused an IP conflict with one of the PCs. I contact LaCie tech support, which was clueless - gee, we don't know why it would try to do that. Let us know if it does anything else weird. Trying to force it to stick to a single IP address rather than a dynamically assigned one caused different problems.Late last week, I stopped being able to get files off of it at all, via any machine - music, video, the photos of my son's first eight months, you name it. LaCie tech support was clueless, and sent me two patches which didn't work as advertised; one caused the drive to lose track of the "shares" (i.e. directories) I had set up on it. I finally gave up on trying to access it via the router and finally got through to the machine via a direct USB connection. Even then it's very intermittent - while trying to recover my data, I can't get at everything. LaCie sent me a return authorization number to send the drive to them for service, but they wouldn't even begin to have a conversation about recovering the data that I couldn't reach - that was clearly off the table for discussion. I've opted instead to return it to Amazon and get my money back. I'll probably just get a 1TB internal drive for my main PC instead of trying to go the network route, but you can bet it won't be a LaCie drive - why would I want to get a different one of their drives when they're obviously clueless as to how the thing works?Anyone looking for a mass storage device along these lines would do well to steer clear of LaCie.
This is my fourth digital camera, and it is easily the best yet. Previously owned cameras include the Canon PowerShot S45, the Kodak LS753 and the Sony DSC-P100. I was leary about going "back" to a 3 megapixel camera after owning 5 megapixel cameras, but the clarity of the FZ3 photos makes up for the difference in pixels. I've even printed 8x10's with minor cropping and they look great! I also was not thrilled about switching to a "larger" camera as my others were more or less pocketable, but it hasn't been an issue. We are taking so many more pictures now simply because the probability of getting a good photo is so much higher. At least 9 of 10 photos are clear and well exposed, whereas maybe 6 of 10 were good quality with my old cameras. The difference is the f2.8 lens, the more powerful flash and the image stabilization. All these features combine to make taking indoor pictures of my 2 year old a breeze. The indoor picture quality compared to my old compact cameras is amazing, we are so happy with the FZ3. The shot to shot speed with the FZ3 is fantastic, even when using a flash. You do have to be careful if using the AUTO mode indoors as image noise becomes a problem at ISO's of 200 and above.If I could change anything with this camera it would be: Larger LCD (2" would be nice), at least 4 megapixel, lower image noise at ISO's of 200+. Other than that I'd say Panasonic has hit a home run! Please note that two of my suggested improvements are available on the FZ15/20, but I didn't want to spend that much money or switch to that BIG of a camera!
I got mine a couple of days ago. Update on new player at the end of my review. And yes it does have a lock feature. Some people posted earlier that it does not have one. If they care to read the provided leaflet, it says in there how to use it.Appearance = A+ Player looks great, sleek and sturdy construction. Display lights are very cool. The design seems to be more ergonomic than the ipod mini to me. It just fits better in your hands and your pocket. One thing i would like to clarify, if you are someone who examines the player with a fine tooth comb, you will find that on some units the construction may not be as tight around the edges, but it really does not matter. Look closely and you will see the display lights shine though the edges on the top of the player.Battery = Seems to be great. I will post the exact life once ive had a chance to run it at lenght.Ease of Use = Couldn't be more idiot proof. Right out of the box i plugged it into my pc without loading the Rio software and my pc read it as a mass storage device and i was able to drag n drop files to it. The only catch is that if you want to delete tracks, create playlists or organize your music by category, you will need to load the Rio software which comes with it. The software is very easy to use.Headphones = As expected, bundeled headsets are rarely good. The sound is average and the fit is uncomfortable. You will want to chuck em and get some sound isolating phones.Storage = You get about 4.6 gigs of free space on the unit to load your tunes. approx 0.4 is used up by the menus and the software apps needed to run it. In the end this still works out to about a gig more than the ipod mini which is right at 3.5 - 3.6 gig free space.Bit rate = Ive loaded mine at 128 WMA instead of MP3 since WMA has a better compression rate. ie you have more space to use without losing quality. I compared loading a rock track at 192 and then at 128 and you really cannot tell the difference. The difference would probably be clear if you are listening to instrumental music.On the box = Rio Carbon states 2500 songs. Its an eye catcher, beware that you will probably get close to about 1000 songs before you fill it up. I have half a gig filled up on it and i was able to get about 95 tracks on it. Although the box says 2500 songs in large print, the fine print says @ 64 k/bits which is basically crap quality.Handy features left out = No FM radio. No armband available yet!!Sounds great so why the TWO Star rating ??????????????????????Well !!My player will not boot up after just two days of use. I noticed that the player heated up during charging so my guess is that the internal power supply/battery was the problem. Ive tried everything even the main reset switch but it won't start up. I don't want to deal with Rio just yet so ill be taking it back to the store and try to get a new unit to see if i have better luck with that. I will post updates on the new replacement unit. My strong advice - BUY AN EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.UPDATE - Got my replacment player. Had it for a week now. 1 gig of music loaded and no problems at all.
The item that gets all the good reviews must be a different one than the one I received today. No BOX, just a PLASTIC BAG with the unit, the remote and the power supply that you can't use. The power supply will plug fit outlets in Germany! But will not plug into the outlets in my home in USA. I will not even open the bag. It looks like a returned unit. This is a buyer beware item. No instructions either. I get the feeling that if this unit was sold by Amazon it would be a new in the box unit, but it is sold by a different seller. This gives me even more reason to make sure that what I'm buying is sold by Amazon!
I've only made about 30 connections with this tool so far, but can say that the crimp portion of it works VERY well and very reliably - so far, not one bum crimp! The stripping tool is a little tricky to use, however; I frequently find myself chewing up the conductors inside when I use it.
The reviews from some people on this site had me concerned that upon using my new headphones, the cables would turn to jelly and the product would become worthless.That hasn't happened yet, and I'm loving these headphones. They block noise out with the snug fit, and they sound great. I enjoy listening to all types of music, especially tracks with intricate, bass heavy beats, like those of Kanye West, for example.I'm holding onto my warranty, which I believe is 2 months. So far, so good.
Image quality is outstanding as is the color fidelity of subjects viewed with these binoculars. Excellent edge to edge sharpness and contrast. Size is perfect, not too large to not want to carry in the field but larger and more usable than the smaller 10x28 ultra compact binoculars I own and leave in the glove compartment. They are small enough to carry around in the case on your belt if desired. In terms of weight they are nearly a half pound lighter than comparable binoculars and when that is bouncing around your neck on a strap the difference is quite noticeable.Both sets of eyecups are attached so they cannot get lost. I like the ones for the front lens elements which pull out and drop out of the way. I am less enthusiastic about the one-piece cap for the rear elements that does get in the way at times.Focusing is easy and precise and takes about 50% more turning to go from near focus to infinity which I like. The ones that focus in a half turn or less are more difficult to finely adjust for sharpness. Pentax got this right with the ratio of knob turn to focus adjustment. The eyecups adjust for varying amounts of eye relief and this is a fantastic feature. I use them to adjust for sunglasses or to brace the rear of the binos against the top of my eye sockets for steadier viewing with the 10x magnification - it makes a big difference in usability. The diopter adjustment also has a nice design where on lifts it up to turn the ring and make the adjustment and then when pushed back down it locks the setting.These are the lightest by nearly a half a pound in weight compared to similar 10 x 4x binoculars and when the weight is bouncing the strap against your neck the difference is very apparent by the end of a day of hiking. No need for a chest harness with these 21oz. binoculars.Other than the one-piece eyecup my only other quibble is with the case which needs to be taller to provide complete dust protection for the binoculars. With windblown dust and dirt and sand a concern a case should provide better protection than the one provided by Pentax. The case has neither a shoulder strap or belt loops with the expectation that people would use the straps of the binoculars instead. OK in principle but in reality it means leaving the case in your car or carrying a backpack to stow it away while using the binos.The supplying merchant has changed and the price has increased by 50%. Not a bad price but not the bargain it was in the past. At the current price I would be looking at the Vortex and Nikon Monarch binoculars.
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.
Is it true that using a Brother MFC-5440CN printer to ONLY print black text emails and word processing documents will also consume the three color ink tanks?It seems to be true because that is the case with a friend's printer: she never printed color and all three color tanks have run dry and, unless the 3 color tanks were replaced, the printer refused to continue printing in simple black.
Simple and easy. If you are in an area with a lot of radio stations (like every channel) it might be difficult to get a clear signal through. I found a good one and it works great. It is less than CD quality, but better than the radio, and it's my music!The particular one I got is kinda touchy as far as staying solidly connected into my ipod, not a major problem though. Anyway, they do work. Was a very easy and cheap fix for my CD player going out.
$200+ lamp will have to be replaced every year with normal veiwing. If a game system is connected (PS, XBOX, Wii) and used lamp will need replacement every 6 to 8 months or so. Toshiba knows this and warraties the original lamp for only 1 year. The only way to make the lamp last is to not use the tv. In that case, leave it at the store.
i actually got the brown 80gb zune for 89.95 on here about 8 months ago. it works fine and i have not seen anything cheaper then this so far. great buy and good delivery
Ordered this printer to replace an older model that we had for over 6 years. We really liked the printer because it was easy to use and the color printing is not bad for our everyday needs. This model is just as good as the 1600 & it came with a set of ink cartridges. The price on the printer was good on its own & it was a nice bonus to also receive the ink cartridges which are a $40 plus value.
I bought my m100 from London for as low as 60 pounds. For the price, it was a very good option. The Palm m100 has some pretty cool features, although there is technology which lets you do a lot more, it does fill the needs of a Student. The 2mb of memory might seem less but i have around 6 games which are very good and a couply of handy softwares including AvantGo. The Palm also has a good plastic screen which is very durable. The m100 also fits snug in the palm of a person. It has rounded edges which make it very comfortable in the hand.2 things make the palm a bad choice. 1 is the low expandability and 2, is the cost of each faceplate. The Handspring visor has a springboard expansion slot but it is no big deal. For a price of $100, I can change my palm every 2 months.The faceplates look really good on the m100 but Palm doesn't throw in any free ones with the palm kit. Each one costs $15. So you have to live with black !The Palm might have a small screen but since it is meant mainly for students, it makes no difference. It might be small but it is as crisp as a chip.The sync cable is really good and any one who thinks it is really hard to connect and run, is technologically challenged as i am just 15 years old and i connect it in a flick.If you are making a decision to buy a palm go ahead. Many people might say that other models are better but face the truth, they remain loyal to their models. I read all these reviews once and made my choice to for the m100. It was the best choice i made !
Works as described for the Nikon d5100. Amazon messed up the shipping, but the product is good so far. Only used it for Christmas a few times.
I thought my Bose system sounded great until I mounted the speakers on the wall. I had them on the TV stand in front of the TV. When they were moved to the wall, I couldn't believe what I was missing. The sound filled the room, DVD'S were like being at the Movies. Plus I got a great deal buying on Amazon rather then from BOSE.
I use this receiver at our Kingdom Hall for those who are hard of hearing. After using the instructions on how to boost the range it worked beautifully. Great product with a great price.
I have a Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series which has two USB ports. I asked for and got the N1220U for Christmas in 2000. So far it's been great. I won't rehash much of what others have said, only to add that the USB-powered design allows you to use it on a laptop while running on batteries. In fact, to try it out, I loaded the drivers from the Canon website into my PowerBook and took it to a retail store to do a scan right there. Plus, it's dimensions are such that I can fit it in my laptop bag with the laptop.The only minor qualm is the manual lock switch -- it would be nice to have this automatic (but probably at the expense of consuming more power).By the way, the USB drivers for Macintosh work great. I primarily use the plug-in with the [separately available] shareware program GraphicConverter but the scanner can also be used with the provided software and works in Adobe PhotoShop.I just wish I had these cool toys when I was in college.
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 purchased this product because of the tremendous reviews I had heard about it. Once I received it in the mail, all I had to do was plug it into a USB port of my computer, and voila! It's installed!This mic is definitely gamer quality, which is the main reason I got it. I like using TeamSpeak a lot, and I've always had compliments on how great and clear my voice was coming through on the other end. It is also EXCELLENT to use with Instant Messaging and Chat programs, and works seamlessly with Windows. Again, I stress the sheer perfect quality that this mic will deliver. It is WELL worth the price.Purchase this product now! You WON'T be disappointed!
A while back I bought a Dell laptop for use on the couch. (my main PC is a desktop, but sometimes I like to surf the web from the couch) Anyway after about a half hour of use I was finding that my lap was practically on fire. In fact it was so hot that it felt like a mild sunburn on my legs even through my pants. I originally was going to buy one of those bulky, and loud, fan based coolers until I discovered the I-Xoft. It sounded like a cool concept so I gave it a shot. That was about 9 months ago and I couldn't be happier. I can now use my laptop on my lap for several hours before my legs even start to get warm.I've never run any tests on whether or not it actually lowers the temperature of the computer because that's not what I bought it for. I bought it to keep my legs from catching fire during extended use and for that it works perfectly.
I use this to split my VGA cable from my xbox. I output VGA (for computer monitor) and S-video (For capture card) at the same time. Works fine. Make sure you play in the right screen resolution to both play and capture widescreen.For other video guys (not gamers), it works fine. Outputs both S-video/composite and vga at same time. I'm not too sure about all three.
This product is great. You can bring all your movies, music, pictures, web bookmarks to your tv. You can hook it up to your suround system to enjoy the music. You can surf the web. I have it hooked up wireless and have no problem with it. Looking forward to their new product the prismiq recorder.
After switching my BEFW11S4 Wireless-B BroadBand Router with WRT54GS router my problem of intermittent establish connection was resolved. Connection now is faster and always connected. Awesome router...
I orderd this battery and should have learned not to buy 3rd party batteries for Canon. It had a lip on it that prevented it from even fitting in my camera. Because we were leaving on a trip the next day, i had to go out to Best Buy and pay full retail for a Canon battery.I returned the battery in August, now over 30 days ago and have not received my refund yet. There has been no contact from the vendor since I sent in the battery. Customer Service seems to be a low priority at Blue Grass Battery (or Battery Jack).
As a long time owner of many of Epson's printers there are some great models and some that aren't. The 1280 is destined to be a great workhorse printer as the high resolution print quality is superb and the durability is excellent. However, if you are going to afford to own a 1280 you MUST invest in a CIS ink system of one kind or another as Epson intentionally includes the very tiniest of ink cartridges that are emptied very quickly. It appears to be a deliberate move by Epson as the printer has plenty of room to include huge cartridges. If you print at 2880 resolution you can watch the ink drain right out of the cartridges. Otherwise, a superb, quality printer.
Great camera. Light, easy to use controls, long battery life. Picture quality is also very good. For the money, you can't beat it.
The first Sony was bad; we'll see how the second is. I don't like paying for the shipping back for the busted unit.
For under $100 purchase price, this is great "take it anywhere" camera. Incredibly easy to use and generally takes pictures full of color and detail. Its small size and AA-batteries means it is a great backup/vacation camera.Cons: No optical zoom. It'd be nice to have. No sound with video. Probably not a huge concern for its target buyer, but still an inconvenience. Battery life is also just average, which given the small LCD, doesn't make much sense.
These are really great earphones, especially considering how inexpensive they are! I love mine, the sound quality is great and they really block out background noise! They are comfortable, they look nice, and they don't fall out of my ears; a great product that I highly recommend.
When my old Belkin surge protector broke down (which was completely from my own fault), Belkin shipped me a new one at no cost. That level of customer service made me turn a blind eye to all other manufacturers when I needed a second surge protector--I knew my next one would have to come from Belkin. This product is an excellent model, which I purchased for $23. I have owned it for 3 months, and have had absolutely no problem whatsoever. I have it mounted upside down to the underside of my desk. Its thin profile and wire clamps have been excellent for getting all those ugly computer cords out of sight. This surge protector has 8 power connections, an A/V co-axial in and out, and a telephone line in and 2 outs (splits the line). There is no ethernet connection. There are screwholes on the back if you want to mount it on the wall or under your desk. The very minor design flaw is that the holes will only accept very small screwheads--I wish they could be a little bigger. Other than that, it is a very solid product. You cannot ask for more from a surge protector.
Picture on the TV is very good. However, expect to use external audio as the enclosed speakers are of amazingly poor quality.
No, amount of trying can get the thing to work. All my old files are still not accessible from the many Zip discs I used to use. What a waste of money!
This case fits well on my regular street belt and fits any of my lenses. It seems padded enough for decent protection. Very useful for walking around and keeping a spare lens handy for a quick swap.I would definitely buy this again.
Bought this long ago for street pilot and it was not being used much. But recently, I had purchased the nuvi 1490 and this works very well on the dashboard. The whole GPS unit and mount fit into my glove box when not in use, less risk of break ins when electronics are not in plain view.
Memorex is the only blank dvds that i will buy and trust been using them for years,you cant go wrong with these.
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.
The quality of materials is good, and the actual workmanship is fine, but the design concept is poor. The legs slide up inside the bottom section of the monopod and screw in, making it very awkward and time consuming to set up in the field. Also, it is not very stable and the legs are almost horizontal, which means the ground surface needs to be fairly flat for it to work securely. I understand this is not intended to be a real tripod, but I expected a little more support, especially for the cost. You also want to be careful not to pinch your fingers with the legs when you unfold them.I had mine for about 1 hour or less before packing it up for return. I bought the Trek-Tech 110 TrekPod II in its place, which is much faster and simpler to use in the field and costs less. It is not perfect either, but is more user friendly than the Manfrotto version and it seems to be more stable.It is my opinion that there is room in this market nitch for a really good design concept for a monopod with legs. One that requires only the push of a button for the legs to extend for basically hands-free setup in the field. But the best I've seen so far is the TrekPod.
Pro. Style, Space SavingCon. Ctl panel could be more intuitive.
If your, well, anything, is having overheating problems, simply wipe off the old thermal compound (if there is one), and put this where it was, or should have been. Especially useful for PS3 overheating, since the thermal compound Sony put on is crap.
I have a 5G 60gb black video ipod, this product was soo small and did NOT fit the dimensions of my ipod as is advertised. The individual pieces slide on fine, but when you try to snap them closed, it is too tight and does not snap, thus does not work. Also it should be note, the plastic is very cheap, while it is thick... it is also not very durable and can easily crack. TOTALLY NOT WORTH $30. Look for a different brand in ipod cases, there are others out there that I have had much success with in the past.
I've had this printer for about 4 months now and it works great. The network setup was easy. I have 4 computers in my home printing to this computer, all are hooked up using a Linksys 54g router.I would recommend this to anyone wanting a good printer with the feature of wireless printing.
Buying memory cards online is easy and cheap compared to going to the electronics store where they are usually overprice and come with some BS protection plan.
Great bass for a nice compact headphone. Less high end treble but still real nice. For those tired of ear buds.
It works as advertised and my wife can use it without affecting her carpel tunnel and that is the whole reason I got it.
A mentor of mines once said that it's never a good idea to buy a bag that bares the same name as the contents inside of it (Canon bag with Canon camera inside of it), since it's a easy tip off for would be thieves. However with the great amount to "thumbs up" reviews of this bag and the overall design of it, I couldn't resist in purchasing one.I give this bag a TWO THUMBS UP because it's the right size. It's not too big or small either. The velcro dividers makes it easy to resize compartments, allowing you to fit a SLR camera and any size lens attached to it. The bag is also stylish and I wouldn't mind carrying it wherever I go. It's also a great value as it's a mid size bag that bares the Canon name. A recommended buy! :)
These headphones block out nealy all noise in an open office: conversations right next to me, people talking loudly on the phone, etc. They allow me to think thru complex problems with madness going on around me! I have used them for quite a few years. Very comfortable even wearing for hours. Excellent product support. Had problems with headband on a new pair. They sent me a replacement headband in a matter of days.
I was looking for a way to consolidate my massive cd collection and this is. If you want to shed the jewel cases this is the item for you. I put each cd in a paper sleeve with a window and then slide it into the cover art work from front of the jewel case. The art work on the back of the jewel case is pretty much worthless but it will also go in the box if you fold it or turn it on end. Anyway each box will hold around 150. Great item.
I'm using this cable to connect addrum Red Shot Tom/Snare Triggerto a Beat Bug. It works fine and it was cheap, so I'm happy with it.
I've owned a number of computers over there years and have gone through a number of keyboards and mice. I've had this elite keyboard for the last couple years and it is by far the best keyboard and mouse I've had.The keyboard is a slick mostly black color that features a comfy and soft leather pad for your palms. The buttons are responsive and I've had no problems with anything getting stuck or breaking. There are a number of extra buttons at the top and a scrolling wheel on the side, though you have to install the software to take advantage of these. These buttons allow quick access to things like music, pictures, and documents, mail, messengers, and favorites.The mouse is very ergonomic and responsive. The scrolling wheel works great and again I've had no problems with buttons sticking.Both the mouse and keyboard are wireless and this is a feature I've come to love. I have a couple of desks in my office and can move to the other desk with these items when need be. Often though I just recline in my chair and use the keyboard in my lap.You have to occasionally replace the batteries, but for me its worth the added convenience of it being wireless.
I purchased this little mp3 player 4 months ago. Guess what? Now the battery life is 1 hour or less! The only good thing is that the battery is replacable but still who would like to replace the battery every 4 months. I highly recommend that you just get an Ipod even if this thing is cheaper. At least wait until Creative does something about their battery life.
Works great if you have right side usb port, (if you are right handed).Used on my other laptop the port is in the back and the calculator becomes almost useless. The mouse seems to work better, but both work really well with side port. Lefthanders with right side port, forget it unless you have usb pigtail. A good point is the units turn themselves off after inactivity.Turning the mouse back on requires two hands depressing scroll wheel and depressing small button on bottom at the same time.
Don't waste your money. I have had THREE of these. Yes, I regret it. The first one worked very well and lasted about a year. My computer runs most of our entertainment so the keyboard is used like a remote, but it is also used as a traditional keyboard for web browsing, games, email, etc . . . I use my computer a lot. So I was happy it lasted a year before it started skipping so much that I couldn't use it. I also had to hold it upside down to get the track ball to work. Even with that first one there was the need to re-sync often. That's a pain, but I figured I couldn't find anything better for as much as I use my keyboard. So we ordered a second one to replace the first when it finally died. I knew immediately that something was different. The second Adesso skipped A LOT. It needed to re-sync A LOT. The track ball was stiff and hard to use. The mouse key in front of the track ball only worked part of the time. Since my first Adesso WKB-3000UB worked so well, I thought we'd just gotten a bad one. We returned it and ordered a third Adesso. This was by far the worst. It skipped, had to constantly re-sync, but the very worst - the batteries it came with kept exploding! This caused damage to the keyboard before we figured out what had happened (not to mention battery acid on my fingers from trying to clean up the mess). Again, I thought that it was one bad battery, so I only replaced one and cleaned up everything. Then two more exploded! I read a lot of reviews on Amazon (which is how we ended up with this keyboard), and I'm always skeptical of "overly" negative reviews, but please believe me when I say that I wish I hadn't bought this keyboard. I WISH I hadn't wasted that money. The quality may have been good once, but it's definitely not now. I'm now using an IOGEAR that was much cheaper, and so far works very well. I haven't had to re-sync once. It's uses two batteries instead of four, and the USB connector is so small there's very little chance of bumping it (unlike the Adesso). The only thing I don't like with the IOGEAR is that there's no mouse button with the track ball, so it will always take both hands, even just to browse the web. I can live with that if it works better than the Adesso WKB-3000UB Wireless Mini Keyboard, and that wouldn't take much.
I was very disappointed in Amazon for selling me the Sony PC-234S Audio Plug Adaptor as an add on to another item I ordered which included the same adaptor.
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.
We recently took this camera on vacation to Disney with us and we loved it! The only complaint I would have is that it does not take good night pictures you might as well forget using it at night, the flash makes no difference. Even if you do get a picture that comes out light enough , the eyes are always bright red! Other than that very easy to use, great size, has an awesome 20 second movie feature also. We would hightly recommend this camera......lots of times it will go on sale with a free 64m update.
FIRST, PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE FROM COMPUSA***before seriously considering this print server (or any, for that matter), do some research online to find out if anyone has had success with your particular configuration. until i bought this, i had no idea it would even be an issue. and CompUSA will refuse to take it back if it's been 3 weeks--and trust me, you'll spend 3 weeks trying to get it to work.once purchased, good luck trying to get someone from CompUSA on the phone. Amazon has been fantastic, and is in the process of helping me file a claim against CompUSA--i spoke to someone from Amazon immediately, and have been trying for weeks to get someone from CompUSA on the phone. while Amazon has been helpful & responsive, CompUSA won't even answer the phone, and will send automated refusal responses to any emails you send them.so the lesson is this: find out if your printer and OS have had success with the print server first--and very, very few of the companies who make the print servers will tell you up front if they are indeed compatible. so they want you to buy it and try it blindly--but your chances of returning it (at least to CompUSA), once you find out it won't work with your setup, are slim.(FYI, i tried the Linksys PSUS4 and it worked. but that's no indication of what will work for your setup.)
Graphic details i've never dreamed...although i was way behind(MX400 GeForce). I like this card a lot. Seriously, it's really clean stuff but for that middle price range, i strongly suspect there are not many better cards.
After reading the endless amounts of positive reviews for the Zalman I finally decided to go with it. My CPU temp has dropped 15 degrees (celsius) and will drop 20 when I'm just idling. I can finally game again without worrying about excessive temps! It's quiet, sleek, efficient, and worth the money. get it.
The only downfall I have had with the product is the wheel sticks at times, otherwise a great purchase.
I purchased this item to use with a current (8.04 LTS) Ubuntu system. Other USB to serial adapters work out of the box with the built-in drivers. This unit transmits and receives but the characters are garbled making it useless. Had I known this in advance I would not have purchased this unit. Purchased a replacement from a different vendor which works fine.
Where has this thing been all my life? This thing is awesome. If you plan on doing:Exposures longer than 30 secondsBracketed photos with a camera that doesn't support it (for HDR)Self portraitsYou NEED this remote. Works fine with my Nikon D60.
Incredible memory giving me non stop action in my gaming. The virtual memory is unbelievable.
I bought this bag for long trips to spare my back. The bag is fairly compact and has been able to fit my 100-400 mm IS lens, canon eos 30d, a 10-28 mm lens, a 28-135 mm lens, 2 camcorders (yes two!), with room to spare for a lens cleaning kit, a battery recharger, and a point and shoot camera. Yet it is still small enough to put in the overhead bin on an airplane which was very important to me. The tripod holder was alittle awkward to figure out at first (since oddly enough, the company did not include directions on how to use it). However, once you get the hang of it, it works great. The handle slides in and out smoothly and I have never encountered any problems with the zippers. The only complaint I have with this bag, is that it's rather painful to carry on your back for any prolonged length of time. This is due to the hard frame that is built into it to make it into a rolling back pack. Because of the metal frames inside, there is no give to the bag when you convert it into a back pack. It doesn't seem to conform to the shape of your back like a normal back pack would. This is the only reason why I gave it four instead of five stars. But in reality, I guess if you have alot of gear, you probably wouldn't want to use it as a backpack in the first place. However, it is still nice to have that option to convert it into a back pack for rough terrain, where rolling it would be unwieldy. I haven't yet used the all weather cover, so I cannot comment on how well it works. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone who needs a medium sized bag but wants to spare their back!
This unit is great except for the sound. It just does not have that old Grundig rich sound. The audio is just so flat with little to no resonance like the old portable grundigs. Other than that, it is an excellent unit with the known grundig sensitivity and ruggedness. The controls are smooth and positive(very little play). The led indicator panel could have been a brighter color; like green background with black numbers. The positive aspects of this unit far out-weights the minor negatives. Excellent portability and so far has been very dependable. Very little station drift.....Please bring back that rich Grundig sound of old.
It feels well built and comes a with nice package.For what it worth, mine is made in Japan.
Had a cradle for these PDAs years ago. Now that I needed a PDA again for work I new I wanted a cradle. These are great since you don't have to have wires all over your desk. A little difficult to bring with you (have to put it in your luggage), but the box provided is great for packing it.
I've been using the Olympus DS-2 regularly since I bought it to record meetings. I am very happy with it, as I can hear all the voices around the room clearly, and it is really easy to use. The software that comes with it works well with my Mac, and makes it convenient to transcribe my notes. The only thing I'm not toally happy with is the batteries don't last as long as the description says. Despite that, I would recommend this.
It did what I needed it for. The effects are fun to toy around with. The stand effectively sits where you put it. The color and sound are good.
I absolutely love this thing. I bought it here at Tiger on a whim after seeing it on the right side when I was looking for something else. I saw the reviews and the good price, and bought it. It was probably the best purchase I've made in the last 6 months. It has increased productivity so much. took about a day to get used to. It was so easy to integrate it into my everyday work flow. I can really see now why people say they now can't go without it. It works with a whole range of programs, and as a student, that really helps. I'm thinking of upgrading to the SpacePilot because of the extra programmable buttons. I feel I could be even faster if I don't need to move my hand from 3d mouse to keyboard every now and then.
i recieved great service .got product in a fast manner. i have purchased many things from amazon, and every one has been excellentthank you
I've have 3 GPS's all Garmin. This was my first, I use it everyday at work with Verizon. Only downside is buying map updates every year (1 per unit)
These headphones deliver spectacular sound considering the price. They look geeky but they fit very comfortably. The slider size adjustment takes a little getting used to, but it makes it possible to fold them up into a compact "ball," which I like. I'm very pleased with them so far.
Wow! I was prepared to start drilling holes to run cable when I came across this product. Past experiences with wireless video have not been positive so I had low expectations. The box arrived yesterday and 15 minutes later I was watching TV in a room 40ft down the hall from the cable box. I didn't even have to spend time with alignment of the antennas.Pros:Works straight out of the box with easy set-up.Good video and sound quality on through a Samsung 22" LCD TVCons:Bright red LED that I'll cover with a piece of electrical tape.The antenna won't rotate 180 degrees so the unit has to be at a bit of an angle as the viewing area in my set-up is 180 degrees from direction of the transmitter.Overall 5 stars!
I bought this to go from my iPod Touch to a 3.5mm input jack on an amplifier. Everything went together OK - BUT - NO SOUND. I read other reviews where the 4th generation changed something in the OS that would make these inoperable. In any case it seems well made and MIGHT work for an older iPod but not this one. SO I have to give it 1 star.
Easy to install and works as it was billed. My only problem with it is doesn't work with some AVI files that I wish it did.
Don't waste you money on this mp3 player.My wife uses it about 20min. a day, 5 days aweek and it stopped working after four months.Forget about customer service and the firmware.
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.
I purchases the Sony DCR-TRV103 Handycam just after my first son was born, and just after my VHS camcorder died. I have used this camera extensively over the last 7 years, never have had a problem, until recently. I have filmed several hundred hours worth of videos with great results. Excellent pictures and quality sound. Recently I have been getting an error message, telling me to eject the tape. I am looking into to repair, but maybe after all this time it is ready to replace, but I would recommend a new one of these to anyone.
I purchased this product primarily for use in my work. I wanted a unit with an electronic compass, altimeter capabilities, and the ability to measure area. After much research, I found that the 76S provides all of those capabilities at a very reasonable cost. Although other units have more bells and whistles, such as color display and memory cards, they are much more expensive. The 76S provides excellent capabilities for my uses at a mid-range cost. The user manual could be somewhat more user-friendly, but this is a minor problem, since the unit is fairly intuitive to use.
We've been using wireless router's that were provided to us from verizon for the past 3 years. First DSL, the FiOs, and they all had their problems. We moved and had to get a new wireless router and the wrt54GL has been great. I haven't even had to do anything with it since I first set it up.I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for an a/b/g wireless router.
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.
Looking for an FRS radio and GBS in one unit? This is not it - Yet! FRS communications are garbled and intermittent betweenother 120's and Motorola handhelds.Per Garmin support, microphone and speaker have problems workingtogether. Software fix to adjust mic gain fail to fix the problem. I hope there is a hardware fix soon.Had to return two units.To be fare, the GPS works well and has lots of nice features.The serial interface also functioned with Topo USA well.I Truly look forward to a unit that works as advertized.
This is the second Beltronics detector for me. I think they are generally reasonably priced and work well, however this detector was pricier to get the blue display. It does pick up automatic doors as you drive by but that might be helped by a different setting. I have it set to highway and haven't bothered to try anything else. One of the reasons I chose this particular detector was the blue display to match my car interior lighting. it does look cool at night but forget about seeing the display in the daytime, especially when it's sunny. With that said you don't really need to see the display, besides checking to see if it is turned on, because it will announce what band it is picking up. I like the buttons on the plug so you don't have to reach up to the detector on the dash to silence it while driving.
I purchased this camera on E-bay and i have been very happy with it. I have a newborn daughter and the pictures i have taken are breathtaking. My father has a leica camera and the quality of images from this camera are quite similar to my old nikon and his leica. The features available to you are quite extensive on this camera. If you enjoy doing a lot of manual adjustments on your shots, the panasonic will indulge your whim. It has selectable aperture and shutter control, albeit not as much as a SLR.I have found the flash to be particulary useful, in that, I forget to turn it on. I have taken remarkable photo's without the flash, something not possible with my previous nikon. I use this camera like most point and shooters and find that it comes easily to hand with a good grippable surface on the body. It is not so tiny that you fumble with your fingers covering important sensors. I would definately get a bigger memory card (16 mb is a joke) and an additional battery pack. If you don't have photoshop to edit your photo's, the included software will a good source to start with, but get photoshop when able. It easily connects If you have an usb port on your computer or some computers (toshiba)accept the SD card directly (wow no wires). If you are looking for a good 4 MP camera, I think you should take a look at the panasonic.
These mini discs have enough space to make them useful for giving out with presentations/information on them, without being too expensive. And they're ... cute? novel?... so people notice and like them.
I have had my ishuffle for 1yr and 2 weeks. The battery no longer holds a charge. To get the battery replaced is $65, almost the cost of a new shuffle. Is the shuffle worth an extra $65 a year to have a battery replaced? I don't think so.
Bought this to communicate with my wife while traveling. Great video and sound quality, easy to set up and use.
I recieved a broken radio and the customer service rep was very rude when I called for a return shipping label at electronic expo.
Although the printer requirements list Windows98SE as the minimum (oldest) operating system, this printer will install and work just fine in Windows95 if you are using a parallel port (LPT1.) The Windows98SE or newer requirement comes in if you are going to use USB. I bought this for my sister's older system that she just uses for e-mail and some web surfing. Look around for an active rebate that cuts the price nearly in half.
After the first month we are very pleased with the 65HM167. I altered our built in so the TV slots right in with a 1 inch gap up the sides and over the top. Some people have mentioned it runs hot but I haven't noticed any heat build up despite the TV being in an enclosed space.The picture quality and functionality are very good, especially in the price range the unit is aimed at. I was a little worried amout the rainbow effect but no one in our family sees it. The silk screen effect is only noticeable when a white screen is present and it isn't very obvious.Great value for money, but it you will not be disappointment.
I have had Sony and Kenwood and now this Panasonic. I have been happy for 3 years so far with no problems at all and no regrets. The sound is very clear and for the money you cannot beat it. I am going to invest in a new receiver this year and will try a high end brand with HDMI converter. I will still use this receiver in the second living room and will continue to be impressed with the sound.
Have had zero luck with two of these cables. If you try and remove them from a tight fitting connection, they will separate and the gold plug portion remains in the output, leaving you looking at multiple individual wires and a $70 cable that is now worthless.
Very well pleased. The product was as described and is doing well in my computer. It was worth the money!!!
I have been looking for a quality HTIB for quite some time, and I am very happy with my choice. The DVX-C700 is simply the best sounding system under $500. The quality and thoughtfulness that Yamaha puts into all their products shines.The best thing I can say about this system is that is sounds GREAT. From very quiet moments to thunderously loud explosions, this system will leave you thinking "wow". Sound comes through crystal clear, and as you turn the volume up, the only thing you hear more of is your movie or music (no background static or white noise). The equalizer presets do an amazing job at tayloring sound to your liking. I have yet to actually increase the bass or treble after 4 weeks of owning this product. The volume range is incredible as well. For watching movies quite loudly I set it to '15'. It goes all the way to 40. It can easily fill a medium sized room with sound.The DVX-C700 will read just about any type of medium you put into its disc tray including DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, and even DivX! It will also upsample CDs for more lifelike and crisp sound. If you are a classical music listener like myself, that does wonders to the softer sections of music, as well as drawing out instruments you have never heard in a recording before.The DVX-C700 will allow you to change CDs or DVDs while one is playing, which allows for continuous music (or movies, I suppose). The remote will control 2 other devices, such as a TV and a VCR or Cable box.This is a very aesthetically pleasing HTIB. The lines are clean, the speakers come in wood casings and are much larger than other systems. The mesh can be removed from the speakers for a more industrial look as well. There is a dimmer for the display, as well as a sleep timer and night mode function to facilitate watching movies while others are asleep.A few minor downsides might be the setup time and a somewhat confusing remote. To me, these are VERY minor inconveniences.If you are looking for the best sounding HTIB under $500, look no more.
This will get your screen squeaky clean. Have used other cloths that streak and have to wipe and wipe to get a streak free screen. Not this one. One swipe and you are done.
Pioneer CDI200 Direct Cable for iBus Headunits and iPod (Black) great product it has worked well with my Pioneer player's car
actuator works great, awesome when you consider the price,used one to create an electrically operated latch on my trucks bed mounted toolbox
An excellent item, it quickly linked to the satellite net and the batteries lasted usually 2 to 3 days of 8 to 10 hour use. The accuracy seems excellent and I hope to use my waypoints along with photos to go on GoogleEarth soon.
Great price for this lens. At 300mm its a little soft, but easily sharpened in photoshop. The IS is awesome. Pretty light weight @ twice the length of the kit lens. Build quality seems decent. I've had it about a month now, and have already taken quite a few pics that I'm very happy with. It's too bad they didn't include a hood and case for it, but still a good deal.
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 bought mine from [...], $164 delivered. It is a great deal. I am driving it with my vintage Yamaha RX-V870 (80wx2), and the speakers produce pretty good sound (classic music CDs). This is my first floor standing speakers. Before making this purchase, I spent quite a bit of time investigating my options. It looked to me, being starting out, the options for me would be either buying brand new "entry-level" audiophile speaker at ~$1000 each, or the used ones of those on Ebay/craiglist at a half the costs. The problem is that I would have no way to find out whether those speakers worth the money I had spent. So this very reasonably priced, mass-produced Sony SS-F7000 would serve the purpose of getting me started, and serve as a reference for me from now on. It does serve my purposes well. Highly recommended to the people in my situation.
I saw SpaceNavigator PE at Macworld controlling Google Earth,- it worked,- I was very impressed,- I tried it at the Macworld Expo- I ordered one.Then I had to return it because it only worked with one or two apps. and I only wanted for Google Earth and now I find out there is no drivers! What's wrong with the Mac software that was shown at Macworld? Why can't users download and use the Macworld software until the next release?
It's the convenience stupid. Of course the stamps are not free unless someone has a give-away label site and I have not found it. The joy of having the exact postage at the time you print the address beats everything else hands down. I am a long time Dymo user and this continues their tradition of easy install. When I got their email description of this I did not hesitate. My only regret a used Dymo with, I am sure, years of useful life yet that is now unused. On the label question; keep your eyes on eBay. Amazing bargains often turn up.
Good, high quality speaker wire. Very well insulated and marked. Only issue is the rubber insulation. Makes it difficult to pull wire through small places like speaker stands. Other than that, great wire, very flexible, easy to lay flat and route anywhere.
I use this cloth for my iPad 2 and it works great. Fast shipping, high quality, and really pleased. They advertise the spray a lot but just using the cloth has so far fitted my purposes and has left the screen looking brand new and never touched.
Excellent,I use them on a zero turn lawn mower. The head phone almost cut out all the lawn mower noise so that I can hear my music
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.
I'm a Canon authorized service technician, and an avid photographer, and I only use Canon branded ink in my I9900. This ink pack is a great value for the price and keeps my Canon printer printing like new.
I purchased 2 of these for Christmas presents. Both freeze for no reason while loading music. Rio tech support is totally useless. After 45 minutes they said they knew about an issue with some refubs going out un-checked. I will never buy a Rio product again after this mess.
I can't say enough about this little guy. It packs a lot of features into a little and light-weight camera. Yes, the biggest problem many point-and-shoot users complain about is the fact it doesn't auto-focus with many lenses. But you learn to be a better photographer with that "drawback". The best thing is the sensor on here is very high quality, much newer than even the D70. If you are looking to introduce yourself to DSLR photography, this is a great stepping stone. If you are not looking to be a stronger photographer and learn all that your camera is capable of, then better go with a D50 or D70 so you can autofocus on some of those older AF lenses. I for one am happy with manual focus and I have learned so much about aperture and shutter settings.
I was having problems with telecommuting through my previous router - VPN was constantly disconnecting and occasionally not working at all for days at a time. Since I've installed this router I've had absolutely no problems and the inefficiencies I just accepted are a thing of the past!
Its a pleasure to be the first reviewer of this item. I purchased the first commercially Mp3 player as soon as it came out. It was the Rio PMP 300 which held a whopping 32 mg dedicatedmemory card. These babies have changed. This Ipod mini is by far the best MP3 player I have had yet. This includes Creative nomadjukeboxes, the zen series, Archos, CD Mp3 players almost all the Rio models, etc. It was hard for me to by an Apple product because I am a PC clone person. On with the review.Good Stuff:Small as hell but easy to use with my big hands.Volume gets real loud if needed. I read somewhere that the Ipod's don't have any umph when it comes to volume. This mini unit gives you more than enough volume.Very easy to learn and use. This is a no brainer. Even though I am a computer geek of sorts its a pleasure to have something work like its supposed to. The computer setup is just as easy.The sound quality is as good as any other unit I have had.The click control is slick. Its hard to describe but it makesthis unit the best of the best for going through the menus and song selection.Not so good stuff.I am not too crazy about the equalizer selections. Their are about 15 or so modes to select from. I would prefer a bass, treble, and other manual settings.As usual, the headphones are not so good. This is normal for every MP3 unit I have ever owned. My favorite portable headsetfor the money is the Koss ear plugs. I replace the plug part with ear plugs that you can buy in a drug store.Any thing with non-removable batteries worries me, but not enough to change my mind about this great unit.
This thing worked great for me. I have an old 1990's arcade game in my basement that developed a nasty color problem on it's CRT screen. I mean it looked bad all over...purple and pink.I got this degaussing ring hoping it would work, and it did wonderfully. It fully restored the screen back to normal colors. A heck of a lot cheaper than the new custom CRT screen that I though I was going to have to buy.Here's the trick to using it though. Plug it in. Hold it with the ring flat relative to the front of the screen. Turn it on, move it around the screen until the proper colors return, then keep it on and slowly walk away from the screen still holding the ring flat relative to the front of the screen until you are about 10 ft away before you shut it off. This will ensure that you do not introduce any other color issues with the ring by shutting it off near the screen.This will work with natural gaussing issues. If you have a very strong magnet that gets too close to a screen for too long, you will have a permanent color issue that cannot be fixed. That may be what happened to the other reviewer who said it didn't work for him after he placed speaker and a guitar amp too close to his TV.Hey, for $65 it's worth a try...cheaper than replacing a screen. Plus then you'll have it around for the next time.Yes, this is a demagnetizer, so definitely keep it away from electronics other than your TV, and any VHS or audio tape, and I would keep it away from harddrives, and solid state memory stick, etc. This will erase tapes and magnetic media.
Great for Travel , excellent if you need to go out or just keep your stuff in orderin a sesion.
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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 purchased this Bogen (Manfrotto) swivel/tilt head with a Bogen (Manfrotto) monopod. I wanted something to stabilize my camera without having to carry a tripod. This head is great!!! It comes with a plate that attaches to the camera. Then you simply place the camera on the device and it snaps shut. It is easy to pull the lever and disconnect your camera. To prevent you from doing this accidentally, it has a safety lock that you can deploy with a flick of your thumb. I recommend this for other folks wishing to stabilize their camera and not having to lug a tripod around.
We were disappointed to find that this monitor did not work at all in our house. It was so static-y that my boyfriend couldn't even hear me over the noise and he was just down the hall. I'm very glad we tried it out before our son gets here. However, I'm not looking forward to having to keep trying out different monitors till we find one that will actually work.
I bought this for my d40x. The remote does exactly what it is supposed to do. Using a tripod, this remote is a must have if you want the sharpest landscapes, or if you want to shoot long exposures without camera shake. I like that I can time my own long exposures with this. I tested the range indoors and it worked just fine about 30 feet away. Probably would have worked fine at longer distances, but I ran out of room. I didn't test the range outdoors, but it will obviously be less depending on the amount light from the sun. Overall, I can't find any negatives about this product.
Just FYI, on Mac OS X, it formats down to 1.78GB. (which is standard loss for any formatted drive).First the good. This drive is very fast! I was able to copy a 500MB file to it in less than a minute! It's the fastest USB drive I've used. It has a small protective case, solid feel, a bright amber status light when plugged in, and a retractable USB plug. And it's reasonably priced.Now the bad. If you have horizontal USB ports (like iBooks/Powerbooks/Mac Books), the drive is too wide to use next to an occupied port. You must unplug any USB devices next to it to make room. The supplied "U3" is useless for Macs. The drive always shows up as two separate drives on your desktop (which is annoying). Contrary to other reviews, SanDisk's tech support replied to an email within 24 hours and gave me instructions on how to eliminate the U3 partition. Unfortunately, the instructions are for Windows XP only (which isn't that big of a deal since I have an Intel iMac with Boot Camp). But users with older Macs will have to find a friend with a PC.In a nutshell, this is a fast USB drive from a trusted brand name in memory devices. But ditch the U3 as soon as you buy it, it's pure (useless) marketing hype.
I purchased this trackball after months of contemplation between this trackball and the more expensive version, and even buying and then returning 2 types of logitech track balls. After reading many reviews, and from the advice of my doctor i did buy this trackball. I have had no problems with sticking, a rough moving ball, there is no blank spot on the pattern of my ball, and i think the buttons are in the perfect place for use.I have the equivalent of golfers and tennis elbow in both arms as a result of over-mouse usage (i use pretty much the mouse in autocad/autodesk map all day long and I use both or either hand(s) with the mouse). My GP was telling me it was carpel tunnel, and nudging me towards the way of the wrist surgery, but he was wrong, and my problem was inflamed trigger points around my elbow. Let's thank my chiropractor for a real diagnosis, yes they are also real doctors.The Kensington trackball is less stressful on my arms and hands than a traditional mouse, and also gives me another alternative to 'mix up' the repetitive motions. It hasn't solved my problems, but it sure has helped.
Ok, im sick and tired of the negative reviews. If you dont like U3, just go to the sandisk site and run the uninstaller. Not having to deal with missing caps is definately a plus. Overall, a great drive
This is a fantastic player, it is very small and ergonomic with an intuitive user interface. There's actually a little joystick, and very simple controls. Another good feature I didn't have on another mp3 player I tried is the resent button. These things all freeze up every so often, but zen gives you the reset capability. Be warned, though, it does not play very nicely with apples, but on your ordinary pc's, it's terrific.
This is an excellent product! Installation and operation is very simple and straightforward (at least under Windows XP SP2). I was even able to use my cable modem Internet connection from my phone (just needed to enable PAN + Internet connection sharing in XP). Tested with SE phones K790a & W710i. Absolutely no any problems. Works perfectly under Linux too.
I love this headset. I have owned many and this is by far the best. I use it probably 4+ hours a day so I know headsets and I wanted a good one. This is perfect.
I didn't buy this product from Amazon, but another retailer for the same reason as many others - the savings. Unfortunately it's a complete rip off. We tried to install 4 of the 6 cartridges. Two of them were fine and showed full ink levels. The other two, however, had major issues. One was COMPLETELY empty. No ink in it at all. The other was replacing an 'expired' cartridge and when I put the brand new cartridge in I kept getting an error message saying the cartridge was missing or damaged. I put the 'expired' cartridge in and it was fine. So I contacted HP for help...after running several of their tests their only option since my printer is out of warranty, is to offer me a discounted price on a refurbished printer. Really? I don't need a new printer, I need the two bum cartridges replaced. Since I bought the package and already installed two of the other cartridges with no issue, there's no way to return it to the original retailer. If you buy this product make sure to keep everything and get it from a place that will let you return/exchange partially used products! Unfortunately now I have to go spend $20 on top of the $40 for the set to replace the two bad cartridges. Not worth it.
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.
I recently got this lens for my Canon Rebel XS. I am very happy with it. It is not as easy to use as the $1350 Canon lens, but I can't afford that one! I paid $123--come on people. And seriously, how many of us are really professionals??? As long as I work with in the limitations, i.e. use a tripod for the most extreme shots, it does a great job. It is well designed, looks and feels good.
Great mp3 sound particuarly @ 192K. Great earphones. Weak Fm performance and sound.
This is the most amazing product ever. I use my macbook on my bed often and was getting fed up with the heat and the discomfort.. after looking up stands and seeing this product had the best reviews (and looks) I went for it. It works like a dream! I am so much more comfortable, I really do wish I had this much sooner as I've put my macbook through some rough times since I had to constantly adjust it when I put it directly on my lap.. I've held it in weird positions and always worried about overheating or grabbing it by the wrong ends. This stand is just so incredible... no more overheating (both me and the computer) and discomfort! Really worth the money, I can't use the computer without it now.
Beware before buying!!!I purchase this scanner a little over a year ago. It broke down in four months. After 4 one hour phone calls to thier tech. line, long distance (customer pays), they couldn't solve the problem. Then after dealing with customer service and another 4 phone calls they finally replaced the scanner.Four months later again.... it broke. Several more phone calls to thier tech. center and 5 letters to the customer service and CEO they finally replaced it again.WARNING- do not buy this scanner without an extended warrenty. I have had nothing but grief with it and Canon's represenitves!!!!They are now refunding my money in full! However I have spent countless hours on the phone, writing letters, trips to the post office for shipping, buying uneeded parts they recomended, and money, to recieve the help required!
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.
We'll, you can't beat the 40 additional GB on this one, so if your a storage hog, then it will suite you nicely, so get it while you can. Yet another flawless Apple product. Here are two things you should know when buying 1-your previously bought games will NOT work on this iPod - yes, hard to believe, but now I've got all these games that can not even be repurchased for this "gen" iPod. The only other minor draw back is that the "Genius" feature has not been updated by Mac in it's firmware for any older iPods. Not too much of a loss, but still it seems like all it would take would be Mac making it available via a software patch. Otherwise I quite happy with the purchase. Oh, the access time to boot up a video is super quick compared to older pods... very nice. Happy Mac'ing - Mark.
This is the second I've owned. The first one, I lost, no fault of it though. The lanyard is very secure without being cumbersome. It has worked with every machine I've used it in and I've never had a single issue with it.
If there is not enough light, your face doesnt appear and image transfering is bit slow.
Really like this roller bag- well worth the money! It's light yet it carries all my nursing books I have to tote around. I ordered the black and it's classy. Has a lot of compartments and a water bottle holder on the side. Plus it'll make a great carry on bag when I fly some where!
Perfect bag to keep all my equipment safe and secure! Very well padded with enough space for two bodies, 3 lenses and a large speedlite along with all the accessories needed for those things. Love all the outside pockets and straps as well. They add a lot of extra capacity to this already roomy bag. Added a monopod and travel tripod to the outside and I'm ready to go! Super happy with my purchase. The only down side for me is that I've crammed all my equipment in there and now the bag weighs more than I would like. Its hefty when empty, but if it wasn't, the padding wouldn't be any good to protect your fancy equipment! So overall, just get it already!
I received my iPod the other day from Amazon and absolutley love it! I can't be happier. It's a great little product and I'd recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in an mp3 player. I still have a ton of music to put on it, and so far it's great. I received it from Amazon in an extremely timely manner. It makes me happy just to look at it.
This might not by typical, but the female connectors on these harnesses did not fit my 6.5" speakers. The live wire connector is 3/16", and the ground wire is 1/8". I wish the manufacturer would list these measurements somewhere. I'm going to cut off the ends and crimp new connectors that will fit.
It does what it is supposed to do. It's pretty easy to use. I use it everyday at work to listen to podcasts while I'm on the road. It came in real handy on a recent trip to listen to music when we where out of range of decent radio stations. Low volume is an issue I have, but, that seems to be an issue with many iPod related products. The volume has to be turned up so loud that you can often hear static. A friend of mine has a similar product by another maker and it has similar issues. I have had problems finding a clear radio frequency, but, it seems to give me the best broadcast on a slightly noisier frequency. I have most of the presets in the high 80's and low 90's with one at 104.5. The 104.5 frequency has the most noise, but, gives me the best signal. I suggest trying several different ones. Different geographical areas give different results, so, don't be afraid to experiment. Charging my cell phone in the car can also cause some interferance, but, moving the phone closer to the iPod actually reduces the noise. Go figure.
I have several HDMI cables, some expensive ones from Beast Buy and some of these and I have never had any problems with any of them. These are just as good as anything else as far as I'm concerned
after reading all the reviews, I decided to pull the trigger and went ahead with purchasing this lens.It was shipped two days later and I immediately performed several test to check sharpness, IQ, and BQ.What can i say, Sigma and their quality control has done it again.the lens was loud and not as sharp as i thought it would be. Soft unless you are shooting at around f5.6 and lower.that is all...
Great All-in-one for the price! Easy to set-up and easy to use.V
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.
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 have been enjoying my mx3000 for about two weeks. Out of the box setup was trivial. With my input devices about four feet away from the antenna, the responsiveness of the mouse and keyboard have been excellent with no delays or missed keys.The logitech software has been easy to use for changing keys and provides lots of configuration choices.The only negatives are that the function keys are a little small and the packaging was somewhat annoying in that it was hard to extract the equipment from the packaging.We'll have to wait and see about the reliability and battery life.However, I'm thrilled with the performance and options so far and provide it a 5 of 5 for price/performance.
I purchased this to replace some basic analog audio cables running from my blu-ray player to my receiver. The difference in the fidelity of the sound was extreme. With my electronics background I can say this sounds pretty much like any other optical cable. However, I chose to spend a few extra bucks to get a product that has excellent overall build quality.
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.
We use many Cisco/Linksys RV series routers -- and this RVS4000 v2 was disappointing. I'd recommend the RV042 -- solid as a rock in my experience.Configuring the device is painful because it insists on rebooting so frequently. But you can live with that...its only the first day or so.But the device would often drop the VPN connection and require a reboot in order to reestablish. And every so often, the soft reboot would not work...requiring someone to physically visit the device a unplug it!Even non VPN traffic had a habit of failing on downloads of large files. Sort of as if MTU might be wrong...maybe, but not every time. Totally unacceptable. Tempting to blame the WAN provider instead of the router, right? But no problems when this device was replaced with an RV042.(This just in...there is new firmware available in Jun 2011...but I'm not in the mood to replace a stable RV042 just to see if the new firmware, primarily with Japanese language support, fixes any of the above issues.)
I have owned two ipods. The first one fell off a bathroom counter onto a tile floor and never worked again. The second one had this toughskin on when it fell from my hip onto a concrete driveway. I am enjoying some music on it as I am writing this review. Great product, a must.
This product worked just fine with my 2000 quest. It fit nicely, so i would recommend it. Although i think my husband had to adjust something, but it's our car not the adapter's problem.
This product is easy-to-use. You simply plug it in to a standard outlet and connect the Zune cable, and voila. A brilliant solution to alternative charging methods. Personally, I always had trouble charging my Zune. My dock was faulty and no longer charged, but the warentee had worn out. I didn't want to get another due to the expensive price tag. So I tried charging on my laptop. Aside from sucking all of the battery out of it, it also caused it to become overheated and crash. This product was my perfect solution. I can charge my Zune easily, and it seems to retain charge much better than it did before. I would highly reccommend this product to any Zune user!
The Tokina 19-35 is a affordable wide angle lens for the EF lens line. The autofocus works well (including in low light situations). The lines is of decent quality material (I don't think there is any plastic on the lines) and has worked flawlessly so far. I would recommend picking up the lens hood to reduce stray light from entering the lens. If you are looking for a wide angle lens this is very affordable. However, if you have the standard lens that comes with the 350D this lens won't provide a significant difference in terms of a wide shot.Hope this helps!
Have been using this modem for business for 3+ years. We have had 3 failures out of 15 units in the past. USR swaps them out, no questions asked. Reliable connections, what more do you want? You cant go wrong with this one.
This lamp fit perfectly into our Sony television. Great bulb, so bright now! Item arrived in mint condition. No complaints!
I've had four of these Fontopia headphones sets since January and not because I'm a satisfied customer!!!I bought the first of these in January, and initially I was pleased with the purchase as the sound quality was decent (better than what came with my iPod). But within a month, the outer casing that protects the speaker wires began to split and come off until the inner wires were exposed. (The casing has a cheap elastic texture, and once it splits, pieces shred off easily.) Soon after the wires became exposed, the sound volume degraded and then the speakers failed entirely.Because I had liked the earbuds and thought the problem was a quirk, I decided to buy the same model again. Had exactly the same problems and they failed within two months!!I was disgusted at this point, so I went back to where I bought them, hoping to return both sets and get a different product in exchange. But because I was well out of their replacement period on the one set, and just a few days on the other, they wouldn't accommodate me. However, the employee I dealt with was kind enough to give me two more sets that were the same model.Now here it is two months later and the third set's wires are just about bare! These things are seriously defective!
Greatly improves shortwave reception. Much better than using just the telescoping whip antenna on your shortwave radio. The problem is, it has a habit of getting stuck pretty often when winding the wire back into its case. You'll need to pull all the wire out and start over again. I've never had this problem before with the Sangean ANT-60, a similar retractable antenna that costs a little more but is made with a better rotating mechanism.
This Seller provided Fast Delivery, Fair Price and Product as advertised. They rate 5 stars. However, when I used a three foot and six foot coupled (App. 9')VGA cables, my laptop projected 1366 x 768 Resolution on my 37 inch Visio TV. When I used this 25' SVGA Cable, it locked up the projection until I changed the Laptop Resolution to 800 x 600, precisely what this cable is designed to provide. I gambled that since my coupled cables provided higher resolution, hopefully the longer single cable would also. My gamble failed in as much as I have an acceptable 800 x 600 resolution, instead of the higher, more detailed 1366 x 768 resolution. Certainley, not the sellers problem. We will buy from this seller again.
I bought the Rhino 120 for Hiking with my Daughter &amp; we also ride quads &amp; motorcycles on remote trails. The GPS was simply awesome. Accurate &amp; easy to use the basic features, their are alot of features &amp; I am still working on learning them. The basics are easy to learn so you don't get lost &amp; it is easy to find your way back with the tracking &amp; waypoints. We used the radio, however it did not seem to work that well with other brand FRS radio's. The range was very limited, but this may not be Rhino's fault, but rather the different brands of radio's, I did not get the opportunity to give a good range test on GMRS. Anyway, my riding buddy was so impressed he is going to get one as well. I am pleased.
I was looking for a camera bag that I could take out on weekend trips, and to store the camcorder at home when it's not in use.This bag fit my Sony DCR-DVD405 perfectly. The front pocket can hold 4 DVDs and the side pockets are great for extra batteries. The extra battery that is included will last for about 60min, making it a great backup/emergency battery.I highly recommend this product.
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.
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've owned and/or installed several of these over the years. Never any serious issues. I do wish that phone tech support were available with a little more ease once the units are out of factory warranty. I understand you have to pay, but just getting support is a telephone nightmare on older units. I've only had to deal with that a couple of times though. Out of the box this unit set up quickly and tech support to get some settings right was helpful and fast. Great units.
The eight inch single point speakers have excellent low to mid range response from the woofer. The two tweeters have great clarity. For the money, it can't be beat. I have used these speakers in rooms where background audio is appropriate, even on patios where protected from weather and they outperform many higher priced speakers. Placed in a 1.25 cuft. enclosure and placed in the ceiling they are at their best.
I did a lot of research on wireless headphones and the Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Headphones seem to have consistently good reviews. The RS 130's automatically connect to the base station and are clear with no static and have very good range. The headphones are recharged automatically by placing them on the base holder. However, if you forget to charge them, you can easily remove the rechargeabale batteries which come with the headphones and use regular batteries in them. Also they are very confortable to wear for extended periods - like a 3 or 4 hour football game. I have had other wireless headphones that cost more and didn't perform nearly as well as the Sennheiser RS 130 Wireless Headphones.
It's hard for me to give this brand even with one star. I bought 100pcs but 50% of them were bad, couldn't burn, kept spinning and spinning until you turn off the computer. I will not buy TDK brand any more and you should not buy too.
Firmware update is in place, my OS was reinstalled, and still this ipod is crashing my computer, itunes, or simply sitting there indicating that it is syncing, and yet nothing happens and it never stops. It is beautiful in design, and I am not having the issues other pepople are having with crashes on the iPod itself, lagging, but the click wheel is certainly not sensative enough for my taste.I was thrilled to have this, now, I am leery. I had originaly purchased the Nano 8gb w/ video, and it too had trouble. Thouroughly disappointed, and I loved my previous Nano 2g 8gb.-Sigh-update: 8-2010I have found myself looking for these 3rd generation nanos. They are unique and the software updates have made them stable. I have replaced my star rating with a higher rating. I bought a nice used one with a pretty face, minimal back scratching for $50 on craigslist.
Excellent value power amp! I am using it to power a JBL 18" sub-woofer (the old B-460 from the 1980s). And, boy, does it pack a punch! Highly recommended for it's return on investment.
The camera is o.k. I purchased this camera because consumer reports gave it a good review. Every picture I have taken with the red eye reduction flash on everyone still has red eyes. I am very disappointed with this feature
Good quality cable. Not the best price but it worked fine for my subwoofer. Had it for about a year with no problems.
This is a great camera at a great price. Buying from Beach Camera through Amazon made good sense and saved me money. The camera itself is very good. I've used smaller cameras in the past and really like all the options I have with the D40. I still have my little point and shoot in my camera bag, but I hardly use it. The D40 is a much better buy than the D40X. Ask yourself if you really need the extra pixels before you spend the extra money. Right now I'm experimenting with all the features of the D40. It is smarter than I am, but that's not a bad thing. I can set it on Auto and click away.
What a rip off. Canon's business ethics when it comes to ink on this machine are astonishing. Don't buy it.
GREAT DEAL on a very basic housing. I've had an Olympus C5000 for over 6 years and had considered an U/W housing in the past. But after looking at the cost of a new camera and a new housing, this was a GREAT DEAL. The camera fit is a little snug but after working with it it finally goes.As with ANY U/W housing you must be VERY careful in your setting up to use. It either works or floods. You cannot just throw it together and go. If thats your idea, either buy cheap disposable cameras or have lots of money to blow, once its flooded you now have a 14 oz. paperweight/camera.
I also made the mistake of buying this sorry piece of cr*p. My unit has had very little usage and is already broken.When I first purchased this, I had planned to use it in place of my older Toshiba progressive scan player, with the added benefit of being able to record. However, the picture quality on prerecorded (i.e. manufactured) DVD's was very poor compared to the beautiful picture I was used to from my Toshiba player. So I put the Toshiba back and relegated this to my upstairs bedroom.I have a large number of recorded DVD's of old Mystery Science Theater episodes. When I first started playing them with the Philips unit, I experienced no problems. Two months later, the unit now fails to read practically every recorded DVD that I try to load. Mind you, these discs have no flaws, play just fine on my PC-based DVD units, and USED TO WORK in the Philips unit. Add to that the fact that the flourescent front panel display has already started to flake out, and this unit probably has had less than 100 hours usage since I bought it.This is the first, and LAST Philips home entertainment product I will EVER purchase. A VERY EXPENSIVE MISTAKE. Avoid this junk, and buy Sony and Toshiba. You've been warned.And when is Amazon going to come up with a ZERO stars rating? To rate this product with even ONE star is giving it far too much credit.
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.
The picture is great. I resized all of my pictures using a photoshop script so they wouldn't be too big. It is short on instructions and the interface is difficult to use, but nice looking, but after it's set up, it's a nice frame. This frame is 800x600 resolution and has decent transitions. It does not support SDHD cards (usually over 4GB). It seems to freak out for me when the image count exceeds 1600 images on an SD card, so more than 2GB of data probably wouldn't work anyways. It has good viewing angle from the sides and top, but if you're looking up at it at all, the picture goes dark. (we have it sitting on top of something about 4-5 feet high, and when we sit on the couch we can't see the image well.) I'd say you need to have a 30 degree or less viewing angle from the bottom. I don't know if this is a limitation of all digital frames.
I was lucky enough to pick up this receiver when a retail store closed for business and clearanced this item at that time. The standard price makes this a value as the unit comes from the much respects Onkyo line of receivers.The unit has sufficient power for all but top enthusiast and offers very good quality sound. The unit allows for some advance adjustments that more expensive models offer such as adjusting speaker distance and Dolby Prologic II and DTS decoding. The units remote is very useful and provides the abilty to integrate other Onkyo units. The remote also works incredibly well not needing direct line of sight to function the receiver.There is the option to hook more than one set of speakers to the unit and swithc between them. This function would possibly be useful if you were to hook the unit to speakers in another room in your house. All in all I have to say that I am very pleased with this unit as an entry level receiver. I only mark it for stars for the simple reason it is an entry level receiver.
So easy. So fast to hook up. I have a wireless printer and Roku through Netflix running now. I should have got this years ago.
Three reasons:1. The wireless signal goes dormant after 5 minutes so you then have to haggle with the USB key and the keyboard to get them to see each other again. This is a big deal breaker when you computer is inconveniently placed (the reason for the wireless in the first place).2. When it starts, the function keys are enabled by default, so you have remember to turn it off while typing or you get numbers mixed in,very annoying as the default feature, but more annoying that you cannot set it and forget it.3. Tech support is non-existent. Go to their site, send an email and you get some goofy feedback about how to send them another email to get them to respond...who does that? If you are wondering, I left a phone message too...got nothing!!Bottom line a waste of money...make sure you get to whomever is selling these like products and ask about these features BEFOREHAND as their marketing pitch sounded great, but their in the field delivery was very disappointing.
Very easy - wrong battery - one five minute phone cell - two days for correct battery to arrive and up and running.
Recently complete putting together all electronic components for high-end Home Theater. Last item need was line conditioner. The Price was right and Monster's HTS 3500MK II is an awesome final compliment to the system.
Allows MP3 player to charge while playing through stereo, remote control for MP3 player
I just received my Terk replacement antenna with the FAKRA style connector. I have a Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius tuner.If you look at the side of your new plastic connection, you will see a little purple tab that needs to be pulled out with a small flat tool. You should also see a little tab on your current broken antenna connection that needs to be pulled out with a small flat tool. My little tab was white. Keep this tab so you can put it back on.Once the tabs are out, you should be able to disconnect the antenna wires from the plastic pieces. It may take a little tugging and twisting, but they should come out. Plug the new antenna into the plastic piece on your tuner. You will have to push hard in order for it to plug all the way in. It may take a few tries. You will know it is properly plugged in when you can replace the little tab back on. The radio should work properly after this.
Lacking instructions, can't continue where left off, can not get the player to play a playlist file... m3u or pls file. Anyone have luck with this?For me the following works (some the same as other reviews have posted)When I say shift I mean push the volume button (roller) INshift - enter menu systemWhile in menu..----------------vol+/- - Scroll through menu itemsNavigation -> Repeat -> Bookmark -> Backlight -> Contrast -> System Infoshift - Select the current menu item(if navigating, play mp3 selected or go into directory selected)(in other menu items... basically select that option (ie. select classic on EQ))FF - go back one directoryPlay - exit menuOTHER-----hold down play - power OFF
I bought this bag from (OMG) a retail store!! The price is the same and I like to support BAM's whenever I can. Anyway, the backpack is simply perfect, especially for the price. Very well padded and double stitching in all the right places. The back and strap padding makes it pretty comfortable to carry too. If you go with other more famous brands, you could easily pay $200 for this level of quality. I had no problem getting my dell or IBM 15" laptops inside. I can carry ALL of my equipment which includes a DSLR with a long lens, 2 extra lens, a light meter, flash, cables, and manuals for all...and there are still open slots left for growth.I highly recommend!!!
I was virulantly anti ipod. They were for noobs, kids, non tech savvy. I had an iRiver H320, which could be hacked, rockboxed (alt operating system), had line in recording and FM, and a big geek factor. It played videos before ipods (albeit choppy quality and totally a gimmick). It is drag and drop from windows explorer, no itunes interface needed - well that is a superior feature ipod just doesn't have. I loved that thing. I still have it, but it is only 20 gigs. iRiver doesn't make them any more or support them. it is heavier and fatter than an ipod.Enter my 80gb ipod video. Form factor - A+. slim, light, portable.Usage factor A. simple, slick interface. click wheel a bit too sensitive, but you get used to it.Video - A++ - biggest surprise for me. Thought it was a gimmick, but video quality is amazing and you can easily output to a TV. Even on 50" HDTV screen, videos are great - VHS quality. With some qeek abilities, you can find excellent free software online (DVDshrink, Videora) to enable you to rip any DVD (or captured youtube video with Videodownloader) to mp4 and have it on your ipod. 6 hours video is plenty.accessories - A+++. Sets these apart from other brands. Bought a Belkin Tune Talk Stereo, and it is now a digital recorder, capable of 3 hrs of recording live music or ripping old lp's or cassettes to digital.speakers, chargers, cases: huge assortment online for any taste, budget or functional requirement.80 gigs - what can I say? HUGE storage ability. nothing else comes close.itunes software took me a while to get into, but it is easy and just fine.I still prefer "UMS" ability to just drag and drop from windows explorer onto player as though it were a hard drive, without any extra step in between. But itunes has some advantages for music management.all in all, totally satisfied.(But I still use my iRiver now, almost exclusively as a digital recorder)Rockbox is coming for the 80gb ipod, however....!
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.
I've used these Sony headphones for about 6 or 7 years. (They were called "25th Anniversary model" Fontopia when I bought them for $49.99.) The first pair was lost or stolen; the second pair have lasted 5 years of daily use (average two hours a day). Very durable.In the last two years I've tried to upgrade to more expensive models from Shure and Etymotic, but hated the sound -- no bass compared to the Sony's. I returned them immediately.The Sony's err on the side of "warm and forgiving," with a loss of detail, but the tonal balance is very natural -- not far off from my Sennheiser HD-600 pro headphones or my high-end, tube-based stereo system. The Sony's aren't analytical, but that's probably a good thing when listening to compressed sources on an iPod.The rubber cups fit me perfectly right off the bat and are very comfortable. The cord style, with one side longer that the other, is a must with earbuds. It allows you to identify left from right immediately when putting them on, and by draping the longer cord around the back of your neck (there was a picture of this in the documentation that came with mine), it keeps the wire tangle minimized, with less cord dangling down. Highly recommended.
This is an excellent product to use as aback up for keeping files that you don't want erased by a hard drive crash.
10 of the 50 cases were damaged - more to do with quality of product than the shipping I suspect. Poor quality.
I am getting serious about getting excellant photos and do most of my shots hand held. This lens is awesome for getting action shots and close-ups that aren't blurred by being hand held. I take a lot!!!! of bird pictures and they don't sit still long so you have to be quick and steady and the Canon EF 70-300 is an excellant entry level stabilized lens for doing this if your serious about good photos that can have the quality for selling.
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.
I was purchasing this camera as a gift after recently seeing a very favorable review in a photography magazine, but was quite disappointed upon receiving the package. On the bottom of the box was listed &quot;Minimum System Requirements&quot; and &quot;IBM Compatible PC ... Windows 95/98&quot;, too bad, the recipient of the gift has a Macintosh.I went to Polaroid's web site to download a Mac friendly utility for the camera, but there isn't one. The only suggestion offered by either their on-line FAQ's or Tech support was to run a window's emulator on the Macintosh, but they do not offer any support if you choose to go that route.The first Digital Camera I bought came with support for quite a few operating systems, and there was no mentions of system requirements in the on-line camera info (at the time, hopefully that will change) so I really didn't question it when I ordered this camera. Now, I will be returning the camera.So, I suggest you look a little deeper when going to purchase a digital camera, especially if you, like a lot of &quot;digital artists&quot;, use Macintosh's systems and not PC-Window's systems. A little time spent now could save you a lot of time later.
So I should have thought about it - of course a MS product would not play well with a Mac. So rather than return it for a measly $27.00 refund (hardly worth the effort to go to the post office and rebox it, etc.) - it sits somewhere in the hall closet waiting to find a use.
I have had the tv for 4 years, the first years the mother board went out and there wasn't anyone in the are that would service plasma tv's. Customer service was not of any help. 3 years later the picture tube has gone out. I will not put any more money into the piece of junk, as far as I am concerned this ESA tv was a waste of good money.
i love my iPod shuffle. great playback and sound quality... easy to put songs on it... nice weight and size... only 2 real downsides... 1. no screen, doesnt really bother me, but it prolly will bother some other ppl2. if u have windows it takes FOREVER to load it all up with itunes syncing... i put about 90 some songs on it at once and it took about an hour.. it was kind of a pain, but other than thatBUY THIS GREAT DEAL GREAT PLAYER
This camera has had many faults do not buy it...Condensation operation ALL THE TIME!!Crapped out when we went to Hawaii due to moisture I am assuming
I should start off by saying I did not use the linksys firmware. I installed tomato and that couldn't have been easier. Simply point the "Firmware Upgrade" to the d/l'd copy of tomato and off you go. I actually purchased 2 of these to set up WDS+AP to blanket coverage my property. Also purchased 3 of these previously to setup WDS+AP on a clients site. Both setups have worked flawlessly.Pros:1) With the combo of Tomato, WDS+AP makes these the best routers out there.2) Enough memory onboard to actually install custom firmwares (Thanks Linksys!)3) Great signal strength (And with custom firmware you can boost the antenna signal even further)Cons:1) The only con I can foresee is that Linksys will probably discontinue these at some point. Hopefully they don't!
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.
Was $50, but on sale for $27. Picture quality was terrible; couldn't even make out faces on the other end (Skype). Bought a Logitech for $87 and love it!
The remote was alittle diffucult to get started. Once its received your info. it prately programs itself. Bought for my husband he loves it. Its the ultimite remote for the money.
This bag works great for me. I have a Nikon D80 with the 18-200MM lens. This bag holds the body & lens, spare batteries, memory cards, lens pen, battery charger, point&shoot camera and other stuff with no problem. The top part of the bag holds a good amount of other things and is very useful. I used this bag for a week-long family vacation at Disney and found it very useful. If someone needs a bag to carry a lot of lenses etc...this bag may be too small. But for the average family photographer I think it is very useful. It is comfortable however there is a lot of excess strap length to deal with, but not really problematic.
Yeah, it was a pain in the !@#$ to install, and the poor tech guys from India took a long time to figure out the problem (I also experienced the frequent re-boot problem), but its been working rock solid since then for almost 3 years now. I only reboot if the power goes out. The range is why I baught it, much better than the competition at the time, although I'd guess there are better products available now. I'll keep using this until it dies, since mine is very quick and still has good range. I also used VOIP successfully for 2 years without a hitch.
This router was difficult and confusing to set up. I couldn't get it to configure and tried three different computers. When I did finally get it configured it worked fine, until I bought a new computer and tried to run setup again and once again I had difficulties. I ended up buying a different router of a different brand. Maybe Microsoft should stick to hardware.
This is a great TV, image quality is great.Only problem is that it has a single analog HD input, and it is shaped as a VGA connector. So you need to use the included adapter to plug in HD Component video. This means that if you want to use your component inputs, you can not use VGA at the same time.If you have more than one HD (or even ED a.k.a 480p inputs) you need an external switcher. See that your home theater system can handle this, if not, the Pelican switchers are very cheap and very good.
I have been very happy with my purchase of the Sanus VMPL3-B Tilt Wall Mount. This is my second one I have purchssed in the past two months. I decided to purchase the 27" to 84" size in case I ever buy a bigger TV so I don't have to buy a another wall mount. I had no problems mounting it or mounting the TV on it. I would recommend buying it for the money. Best Buy wanted something like $300 for one that would fit a large TV over 60" so I was pleased to find this for the money.
I like the build quality so far. I plan on taking it on vacation with me. I'll let you know how it holds up.
The Lens has worked flawlessly and the service from the company was outstanding. Delivered in time for my vacation, and the results have been phenomenal.
The Nikon ML-L3 is a nifty little device for taking still-pictures, or for self-inclusion in a shot (i.e., when you don't want to dash to make the picture).I'd purchased the remote to enable me to setup my camera (Nikon D80) to take pictures of our hummingbirds through our patio-doors... Unfortunately, the camera has to be facing you, or you need a reflective surface to bounce the signal to the cameras detector in order to release the shutter (oops...).Regardless, I'm quite happy with its performance, as it can transmit its signal over 30+ feet, and it comes equipped with a small pouch that can be attached to the camera strap (that way you never have to leave home without it) :)
Amazon is always prompt in delivering my ink and I like the genuine ink for my Canon i9900 printer. I haven't opened this particular box but have no reason to think it will be any less excellent than the dozen of the past.
I purchased this tv/vcr combo in February and in June the VCR, during fast forward and rewind would stop, shut off the TV, and eject the tape. Took it in for repair and a microprocessor/voltage problem is too expensive to fix. So now I just have a TV with a VCR that can only PLAY. I would not recommend this set.
an appallingly bad product that doesn't even fullfil its simple function. This charger produced feedback, depending on the speed of the car, which overpowered the audio from the ipod and caused a shrill whine in my car's speakers. Add to that the ridculously bright 'function' light (read: glowing billboard for DLO's logo) which literally drowed out nightvision on a PM-darkened dashboard. Worse than useless.
These don't work in a Phillips CDR-200 burner. I get the NO-OPC error message. If anyone has found ones that work in this burner, please let me know!! Having an impossible time finding ones that do.
I was researching LCD's for awhile, and really wanted a 19", but they are just too expensive. I found this to be a wonderful deal, $179.99 from CompUSA. The monitor has impressive specs, and most importantly a good a warranty from a good brand.The clarity of text is sharp, and images display vividly. Movies, and games also run great, without any ghosting.I have two computers, and on the first, I wasn't able to run it it's native resoultion which caused text fuziness, before declaring it defective and returning it, I tried it on my other computer and it works fantastic.The amount of space I save over my 19" crt, is amazing.
I've only had the tv for 3 days, and I while the HD channels looked fantastic, I was very concerned that the basic channels looked terribly grainy. I decided to try the settings recommended by Victor Ireland and that solved the problem (thank you Victor)!
This is the exact same cable as the Monster HDMI cable, the only difference is the name brand, and everyone (RadioShack, Best Buy, Circuit City) is trying to sell the Monster one for $50+. Save your money for an overpriced cup of coffee and just buy the Panasonic cable instead. I have both cables and honestly couldn't tell the difference, except the Panasonic one blends better against my white walls than the Monster cable, and the Monster cable cost several times more, for no good reason.
I have a Pentium 4 desktop pc running windows xp and I wanted to increase the ram from 2gb to 4gb. After doing some research, I found that this 2gb ram kit was compatible with my pc. I added the upgrade kit and it worked perfectly. Windows xp loads a lot faster and my programs run quicker. If this 2gb ram kit is compatible with your pc, I can recommend it.
This basic antenna looked good coming out of the box and the two antenna extend a satisfying length, but it only found four over the air stations regardless of how a positioned it or switched the little selector knob. I saw zero difference is signal quality (not good) with the four stations it did pull in regardless of what position I put the selector knob at.At the same time I had ordered another over the air antenna from Imagine, the ICI-102 Hi-Def UHF Planar Antenna.That one is very sleek and modern and only 8"x6"x.25" and there are no selector knobs to adjust, no antenna to extend and it pulled in 19 stations and it didn't seem to matter how I positioned it.Obviously, I kept the Imagine and returned this RCA model.The Imagine was $30 versus $13 for the RCA, but $30 for an antenna that works, is small and looks good is a bargain and $13 for an antenna that doesn't work is not.
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
What a present. What a disappointment. Go Video, you should be ashamed. This player has known defects, and you have to know it. As with others who have posted, the unit worked fine playing the first DVD, but after the first, the picture froze, and when it finally advanced, it jumped around like a jumping bean. ... This is a gift giver's worst nightmare. I won't make this mistake again.
This item arrived very quickly and was just as described and packaging in good shape. Good quality and defect free.
this is a great cd player. if you're going to buy it based on the 3 colors, this scheme is a lot darker than its shown
Lenovo claims that this battery provides up to 5 hours of battery life...How about just 3 hours! With light to medium use (no more then 2 programs running), the battery provided only 3 hours of time on a Lenovo Vista notebook. Disappointing!
I set my friend up with these speakers. He sings opera so he likes good sound. These speakers are impressive. Now that they are selling for $200 each it is a great buy. Match them with a good receiver like th Onkyo TX8522 and you have a great system that will bring years of musical enjoyment.
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!
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.
Bought this for my fiance' for his birthday. He had the standard Itrip before but wanted the convenience of the charger. He loves this thing he no longer has to bring his ipod in and charge it before he leaves in the morning. Its a great product for the electronic person who wants to be surrounded with gadgets. It maybe small but its very useful.
My older kids asked for ipods for christmas, so I had to find an "ipod" for my 7 yr old. The Coby worked out great, plays DVDs & music CDs and was rugged enough to stand up to his rough play. The only down side was the bag that comes with it only holds the player, I would have liked it to be a little bigger to hold the headphones, remote, charger, etc.
Excellent! Dropped right in. After a days charge been running ever since. Highly recommend!
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 had my laptop for about 10 months before the hard drive inexplicably crashed on me. I would rate this a zero if I could, but the lowest is a 1. The service center Toshiba told me to have it repaired at couldn't identify any specific problems. They simply told me it was faulty and had to be replaced and none of my files were recoverable. The service center didn't even replace it with another hard drive of the same capacity. Toshiba won't take responsibility for helping me recover my files through another resource, reinstalling my software or reimbursing me for hundreds of dollars worth of music downloaded on my original hard drive... or, even worse, the countless and priceless pictures I had saved to my computer in the past year. I have yet to speak with anyone at Toshiba who has been able to help resolve any problems. No one in their customer relations is ever available to talk. I have been on hold waiting to speak with someone for hours!!! As a single mother whose livelihood depends on the use of a computer, this whole thing has left me beyond angry. Shame on Toshiba for building such undependable products and not standing behind them or taking responsibility when they break.
I originally purchased this item for my Palm IIIxe and found it to be very sturdy - after several accidental drops, my Palm was still functioning perfectly. This past Christmas I upgraded to the Palm M125 and found that it also fit well inside the case. The sticky velcro tape (provided) removed easily from the back of my old Palm unit and attached easily to the new one. There is room for your PDA and the extra pocket with clear sleeve provides room for memory chips, drivers licenses, mad money, photos, etc. There is even a sleeve for an extra stylus or small pen. I added the Platinum Data Pen with built in PDA stylus and it fits quite nicely. The case is not much larger than a Palm 3 series or Handspring Visor series, though with the padding it adds in overall thickness. At times, I find myself, removing the PDA from the case when I dont want quite so much bulk. Best feature I think, is that it allows you to remove the ugly plastic cover that is provided with most PDAs yet still keeps your fragile screen safe.
I've had this for a few days now and its awesome. The only bad thing is the headphones. I could care less if it has no screen most of the time you dont look at it anyways. Itunes is super easy to use and the size is perfect. 512mb is better then 1gb. Get 512mb and nice headphones and its perfect! That's about it easy to use except turning it on. The slider on the back is slippery.
I upgraded to a D200 from my D70 and waited and waited and am still waiting for my 18-200 VR. I needed a wide angle lens so I listened to Ken Rockwell (I enourage everyone to visit his site) and bought the 18-55. It is a wonderful lens, produces excellent, sharp images, is light weight, and focuses quickly. It's an inexpensive build, but for the price I can use for a few years (or until my 18-200 arrives which ever is first) and feel that I have gotten more than my money's worth. Don't let the light weight fool you, though, this is a great lens.
Overall, good size, style, price, and functionality. Only downside so far is a noticeable hissing noise when playing at loud volumes (needed for audio books when the car windows are down).
Being in the computer industry since the start of Compaq, I have sold a lot of Antec products. Just recently built a Intel i7 computer and just wanted a decent blower for secondary exhaust and picked up two of these.Works as I expected but I was very disappointed on the 4-pin male Molex connection, poorly fastened and when connecting it to the power supply female Molex connection, the pins was slipping out from the back and was very loose . Had to reinsert and align it to match the female side. That is why I gave this a 2-star.
I recently purchased this 16x9 TV to replace a 4x3 TV. I ran my old tv thru a Pioneer audio/video reciever. I run a VCR, laserdisc player, dvd player and video game player thru the a/v reciever. When I got this new tv home and tried to hook it up, I ran into problems. The instruction manual does not contain any reference to going thru an a/v reciever. I called tech support. The person told me she did not know how to use an a/v reciever with this tv (she did not even know what an audio/video reciever was). I finally tried different configurations without much success. I emailed their online support twice. They never responded to my emails. I called 2 more times and their tech support offered no applicable advice. The last person I spoke to said that they only have the same directions as I have in the instruction manual. I followed the instruction manual as much as possible but was either able to get the peripheral components to work, or the on air tv, but not both. The last tech I spoke to agreed that I probably have to return the tv and get my money back as he could not offer any advice on how to get my tv to work. After spending 3 weekends trying, without success, I guess I will have to return the tv! Is this anyway to run a company?
AMAZON's product description states that "You can make your files available publicly over the Internet or create password-protected accounts for authorized users"; this was my main reason for buying the router, however, this feature is not documented at all in the manual, and Linksys' tech support hasn't been able to tell me if the feature is supported or not.
I've been using this printer for over 3 years now and it still works great for me. The ink lasts reasonably long enough but, still, the cost of ink cartridges is a bit high...Look for sales or multi-discounts! I also still have a (behemoth) HP 1120 Officejet (15 years old) that remains in (limited) use. These HP printers have proved reliable although the 1120 has recently developed a smudging at the start of each print job...cleaning or even a new cartridge does not eliminate this problem. Oh, well, after 15 years, I guess it's really time to "eliminate" that printer. Overall, I have had good experience with HP printers and recommend them highly.
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
I just bought this unit a couple of days ago and so far it's great. I've recorder from all three available sources (i.e. Analog, optical digital and strait CD to CD copy), to 80 minute media, and they all sounded great on my car stereo.The only problem I've had is that when I tried playing the copied CDs in my DVD player I got a disk read error. However my DVD player is 3+ years old, so it may just be that it's not compatible with the silver bottom Music CD media I bought.Also it doesn't have the highest quality construction I've ever seen on a consumer electronics device (i.e. it's mostly plastic), but for what I paid for it I can't complain. :)Dan
No bulky AC Adaptors, super easy to setup, just put it near your cable box and BINGO!!!these 2 pyramids make the magic, definetely a good investment to me.
Product never got voltage above 84 and burned out a ceiling fan . Was told by support that voltage was OK and that I need a true RMS volt meter to accurately measure it's voltage - guess the ceiling fan couldn't read the true voltage either
This is not a piece of hi-fidelity equipment. The sound is comparable to that of average $50 cans, but with the great convenience of portability. Not for serious listening if you're into reference gear, but fantastic for late-night movies and casual listening. Some have reported interference problems, but I think this depends on your circumstances. I had less success in a small apartment, but they work very well in a detached house (presumably away from multiple sources of interference such as cordless phones.) There is a little background noise you don't get from wired phones, but this can be kept to a very low level if you make sure the source volume is nice and high, assuming you're able to adjust that (depends on the output type). I like the idea of being able to leave the room to get a drink and keep up the the dialogue. And even long cords are just such a pain when you're trying to relax on the couch! I cannot vouch for their functionality in homes with cordless phones!
I recently replaced my happily owned 3550 with a bad sensor with a new3600n. I didn't even consider the fact that this "upgrade" would performworse than the previous model. But It Does! If you are looking for sharplines & rich colors this is not the machine for you. By comparison to the 3550 it iswashed out with crappy line art.The text is crisp, but too faint.
These Lexmark ink cartridges are a joke!!! I'm tired of spending time and money on a Lexmark printer and its ink cartridges that don't perform they way they should. I have better things to do!!! I threw my Lexmark printer away!!! Best thing I ever did!!! Spend your money on a different printer. You'll be glad you did.
The cable seems good at first. When plugged in, it changed the resolution of the laptop (and obviously the connected tv) down from 1280z1024 to 800x600. I kept trying every way to make the resolution get back to full size but failed. I have used another vga cable (taken from my desktop) to connect the laptop to the tv with 1280 resolution and it works. Then in a final effort I tried 1024x800 and it workedSo this cable seems to only support 800x600 and 1024x800 resolutionsalso (I've only tried it out once) the sound makes a single click noise when switching the resolution. It hasn't clicked at all otherwise, but I can bet down the road the sound is going to decrease in quality
This item was included with other items as a gift for a family member.So I am not able to comment
This the the best jump drive I have owned. Very sturdy and protable. Functions flawlessly.
The back up battery was just what I needed. Compact, functional and meets my needs. I would recommend it to anyone who uses multiple devices and travels a lot.
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.
The case is great for my ipod. It covers all areas and can even clip on to your sweat pants if you want to go for a run. It also stays clean. I never have to wipe it off or anything in that sort. It's easy to take off and put back on. I recommend to those who want something that protects their ipod completely and still looks good!
I'm really torn on what to rate this product. It has a few flaws so I'm hesitant to give it 5 stars, but it's such a great monitor for the money. Nothing can touch it in its price range. Out of the box, set up is easy and intuitive. So is the menu. No batteries (AAA) for the remote. Not a big deal, but now I have to wait until I go to the store next to use it. The standard picture setting is really dark, but once you adjust the brightness, contrast, etc., it looks really good. You have to adjust the picture for each input seperately. This is actually a good thing. Just something that you should note when you switch from PC, which you just set, to TV and then it's dark again. The speakers stink. That's not suprising, however, for something this small. It's also not a problem, personally, since I'm using this as a PC monitor/bedroom TV, I'm running the sound through my PC speakers. It doesn't have digital input for the PC or component video for DVD players/game consoles (it at least has S-video). Most others in this category do, but they cost a whole lot more too. I think that it's a fair trade off. All in all, I'm very happy with this TV/monitor. For now I'm gonna give it 4 stars, but I may come back and change it to 5.
The product is very good and as always amazon with the latest technology that sale!
This device works well on Windows XP, Service Pack 2, with not a single problem in recognizing the hardware.Installing the included software and drivers is optional because Windows XP has included Bluetooth support in its service pack, but I can confirm that installing the included drivers resulted in no problems.The device has a rounded form factor, which could become a problem when sharing room with other USB devices on hubs of tightly spaced USB ports.I have successfully paired the device with the Motorola Razr, the Motorola V551, and the Nokia 6230, as expected. With a lower price tag than most other USB Bluetooth adapters, as well as its full pack of features, this Bluetooth adapter is a bargain.
Radio works but the AC adapter is unavailable so forget about plugging this puppy in. It's a pure portable.
I read all the great reviews and really had to wonder how good could they be for the low price. WOW...they are really awesome. I am very impressed with the entire purchase. Shipping was lightning fast and the speakers are unbelievable. The bass is deep and rich and the mid range and highs are crisp and tight. I am going to definitely buy another set. It truly brings your music and video to a new dimension.
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.
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.
A touchscreen is a must have. Took about 5-10 minutes to register and load the maps. I was able to fit California, Nevada, and Arizona on the included 128MB SD card. After loading the maps, the displayed showed where I was located. Pretty amazing since I was sitting on my living room couch. Takes less than 10 seconds to acquire the satellite, 3 seconds to calculate the route. Miss your turn and it will recalculate in about 3 seconds. Voice directions are great. Menus are great. As soon as I tried it, I took all my paper maps and threw them in the garbage. The only option missing on this unit is text to speech so that instead of just saying "Turn Left", it will say "Turn Left on Main Street". This feature is really not needed though because the timing of the voice commands are very reliable and you can easily see the street name on the screen display. Text to speech units are considerably more expensive. The size is great, screen is big enough to see, yet unit is small enough to easily fit in your glovebox and does obstruct your view of the road. California does not allow suction cups mounted to the windshield. Don't order the dash mount until you try it first. I used the windshield mount and just wedged the suction cup part between where the window meets dash. That held the unit securely and placed it right on top of the dash. Worked fine, no need to spend extra money on the dash mount. I emailed Garmin tech support before the purchase and they responded within one day. They stated the internal battery is covered under the 1 year warranty. The internal battery is not user-replaceable, you have to send it in when it needs to be changed. They couldn't say how long it would last. I guess probably 5 years. That is the only negative on the unit, not sure how other units/manufacturers compare in that respect. For $268, this is clearly the best value for non-professional use. It is AWESOME!!!
Bought this and itwas received on time even the week of Thanksgiving. Hook it up on a dell monitor with an SVGA cable which allowed me to plug into my Dell desktop DVI jack. Worked like a charm with no adjustments to any settings. Easy and simple to use.
After reviewing the TV side by side with the Sony & Samsung best sellers, I choose this Panasonic and put the $600 difference to better use. (I am writing this after using the TV for 2 weeks.)The picture required a bit of tweaking to render my cable company's blacks & greys best. Using an up-converting DVD player allows the TV to shine. The Lifi bulb pushes out a bright, clear picture -- the picture for HD sports can make a fan out of anyone. Sound is more than capable, but hooked up to a home stereo gives the best bang.Overall I am very happy with this purchase. Though not the best of the best, it is the best of its exceptional price range. It's worthy of 4.5 stars.
This dvd player is simply terrible. The picture is choppy, the remote stops working after a couple weeks and then a month down the road the player is toast. Spend a little extra cash and find a player that will last you, if you like blowing money you can always just send some my way.
I bought two LaCie 500 Gig drives from Amazon, and they were shipped in great time and works great right out of the box. I am very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this drive for everyone.
perfect for what I needed - easy to install- price was right - could not find in local stores- thanks for your help
Big sound from these smaller "street" style headphones, I bought these because I just couldn't get a comfortable pair of earbud style headphones and they had very good reviews. They were right, after getting used to them the sound is great.... everything except chest thumping bass which you're not going to get from headphones anyway. I recommend these and would not hesitate to buy them again. Matter of fact, I will be buying some as gifts soon enough.
I have not notice a performance difference in wirelessPC cards.Buy a name brand that is on sale.
The NuLOOQ is an inexpensive and really fun way to fly through images in Photoshop when cloning out specks or needing to move throughout an image with lightning speed. The Pan/Zoom function is tremendous!It's a programmable tool where you can add photoshop tools and actions to the Tooldial for instant access at the mouse location, rather than moving to the menu bar all the time. This is a great time saver because you can program in redundant tasks to appear on the tool dial to be clicked in a moments notice.Changing brush size is as simple as turning the tool tuner to the appropriate brush size, in real time.I highly recommend it to speed and simplify one's workflow!
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.
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.
If you want a label that is going to last, this is the type to get. You can also get the paper style label tape but the plastic is much more durable and is more resistant to dirt. Also easier to keep clean.
I purchased this for my son, he loved it. We didn't use it often, just when we traveled. We had it 1 year and 1 month when it died. The screen wouldn't come on anymore,however the buttons lit up,but then it would not power off, we had to remove the battery. If I had known this item would not have a long life, I would have spent a little more and got a better device.
Output flows over into the input tray, which then jams. The paper holder on the outputbin broke on its cheap stems within days. After less than 5,000 pages of life now the feed jams every time. Toner is as expensive as the printer, and absolutely does NOT last as long as advertised. A ripoff in every possible way.
I've had these headphones for a couple of weeks now -they came highly recommended and i have not been disappointed per se.after prolonged wear (over the course of a few hours) they do hurt my ears a bit - but so have every other pair of over-the-ear headphones ive owned.They generally perform very well particularly in the lower range (base)- i use them with my Sharp903 phone which doubles as an MP3 player (which i also recommend).the headphones fold away nicely and are a 4 out of 5 in terms of comfort. the adjustment from firm to soft (which ostensibly transfers the pressure from your ears to your temples) is a novel idea - but its not a deal maker/break as far as i'm concerned.I've read complaints that the headphones are flimsy looking. This may be true - but the lack of casing and flex in the ear piece is what allows the headphones to adjust to the shape of your ear, and is responsible for the added comfort. As far as the lack of plastic encasing goes - it's one less thing to break.These headphones are very utilitarian - which i like since i use them to listen to music - and not look cool hanging out by the middle school gym.I recommend these headphones to anyone who enjoys a quality product that doesn't look flashy.Enjoy.
I love this camera. I bought it for myself about six months ago. It takes fantastic pictures, great video with sound. I'm a (very) amateur photographer, but this camera has encouraged me to learn more. It has so many features, and is virtually idiot-proof. I love the optical zoom, the flip-out LCD screen. Everyone I've used this camera around always asks to see it. Both my brothers bought one after seeing the pictures I took of their kids after our last family gathering. I give this camera my highest rating!
I'm a serious photo hobbyist, not a professional, but this scanner produces really professional results. I've had one about a year, installed it with the 2906 scsi card before Minolta supplied them. First, you CAN scan very fast, but I NEVER do-because I want those BIG image files around 30 MB from a color original. These have been taking upwards of 20 minutes on my older 400 mhz pc. The big file? You can make stunning prints on an Epson 1280 printer--say, as big as the printer will go, 13X19 inches. I spend the time to do it well, neither the scanning nor the printing are a quick process.
This is without doubt the softest, most effective screen/phone or lens cleaning cloth I have ever used. It is a pleasure to touch (whereas some other screen cleaning cloths I have used actually have a rough feel and irritate my skin) and it cleans any screen or lens beautifully. I use it for everything: my Mac screen, our iPhones, our big screen LCD TV, my glasses, our binoculars. It removes grease and other marks easily and feels very gentle on any surface. Very highly recommended.
Had to reboot router constantly due to lost signals and Customer Support non-existent. Abandoned Netgear for Belkin which is Outstanding.
Let me start off by saying that these headphones are great. They give me bigger bass sound than even my $140 Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones but are smaller and lighter than the earbuds that came with my iPod.TO ALL OF THE REVIEWERS WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT POOR BASS RESPONSE: These headphones are designed to be "closed" headphones. That is, the headphone must make an air-tight seal with your ear. This produces huge bass response. If the headphone does not completely seal the ear, the bass energy will leak out and the bass will sound very tinny. That's why they include 3 different size earbuds with the headphones - to give you the right size earbud to completely seal the headphones to your ears. I found the medium sized earbuds to be a good fit.TO ALL OF THE REVIEWERS WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT DIFFERENT SIZE LEFT AND RIGHT HEADPHONE CORD LENGTH: One headphone cord must be draped around your neck, as indicated in the instructions. This configuration works just fine for me.Positives: Huge bass response, very light, good value.Now it's time for the one negative: the overall sound response is very "hot". That is, the bass and the very high trebels can be overwhelming sometimes, and the mid-range response leaves something to be desired. You may have to adjust the EQ of your music player to force the headphones into a more flat response if that is your desire. That's the only negative. Great headphones for the price. The headphoens that came with my iPod are going in the trash.
These are a steal for the price! They fit snug in your ear and seal out most of the extraneous noise. They have some pretty intense base, which I don't particularly like, but for $5 I can't complain. If you are looking for a value pair of pretty decent headphones, these are a good way to go.
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!
I used this supply to replace one that failed. I had seen a lot of reviews that said it was loud - this one is a lot more quiet than the one it replaced. It has an 80mm fan so it is louder than one with a 120mm fan, but quiet for an 80mm fan. The reviews also said the cables were short - I had no problem with that either. As soon as I installed it, it just worked perfectly, I'm very pleased with it!
I purchased a set of 2.1 Pro Media speakers from the vaunted Klipsch between 6-7 months ago. I bought them at an Apple Store, which was my first mistake because the store is 60 miles from me.Right out of the box the subwoofer had a rattle/buzz that was audible on some tunes I listen to (most notably Enya and other Hearts of Space artists). I decided that the expense of running back and forth between Apple was not cost effective. Besides, other than the small intermittent rattle of the sub, the speakers were great. So I decided to keep them.I continued to enjoy them over the weeks, but the rattle worsened until about 3 months ago when it became quite pronounced. Then, this past week, the sub had a major melt-down. Now it just buzzes, more or less. It barely produces any accurate sound at all. I believe there is a tear in the woofer cone, but I cannot be certain without further testing.I called Klipsch and voivd my concerns, whereupon the returns department promptly told me to stick it, in so many words. They said if I wanted to find a box for the sub, pack it up, drive to UPS and pay the shipping to send it to them they would gladly "repair" it. Look, it is not as if I have the time to do all of that. I think Klipsch knows this, too. I barely have the time to do this review, but it matters more to me than getting this speaker fixed at this point. So I choose to write this review instead, in hopes that it will discourage any of you from spending a dime on a Klipsch product.I spoke to several people at Klipsch, and they all were incredibly unwilling to assist me in any way other than to offer to repair it and frankly, I don't want a repair. I want a new friggin subwoofer. After reading these reviews, I think a repair job isn't worth the paper the RA is printed on. One person (Paul) at Klipsch actually laughingly told me "it's all in the warranty" so many times I wanted to smack him. He was so arrogant and smug. His tone with me should have been my first clue that Klipsch was not a company to do business with.Basically, Klipsch has this "it's all in the warranty" policy set up rather nicely. In fact, I would call it a racket. They must know that few of us are likely to send anything in the mail to them, so they have no real incentive to build a lasting PC-based product that will work. Why spend the extra money on developing a superb product when you will never have to stand behind it in the first place?Instead, they build [...], knowing that when the [...] breaks, they don't have anything to worry about because the odds are that no one will go to the trouble to ship anything costing $300.00 or less back to Klipsch. It is just more money in their pockets. It's called planned obsolescence, folks, and Klipsch has it down to an art when it comes to their multimedia line.As an aside, I have a set of Altec Lansing 2.1's that are 8 years old and they work flawlessly and they sound great and only cost $79.00. One guy I spoke with at Klipsch actually had the nerve to say that Altec Lansing was not as good as Klipsch. HAHAH That is rich. And here I sit with a Klipsch product that didnt make it past 7 months, and my brother is upstairs loving the [...] out of the AL I gave to him.The way I see it, the Altec Lansing is 100x better than Klipsch. I wish I had kept the AL set I gave to my brother. I feel like a sucker who got the shaft at this point. Thanks Klipsch!Don't buy anything from Klipsch. They will not stand behind your purchase, they will not stand behind their product. I would suggest you try Altec Lansing. From my experience they are building their products to last and you will have far fewer problems with them.By the way, one poster on this page was right: Klipsch is discontinuing the Pro Media Line. Whether or not they intend to replace it with something better is something that even Klipsch cannot, or will not, tell you. The guy I spoke to told me that the whole industry is moving away from PC speaker systems because of the IPod. LOL.Maybe he should give the folks at Creative Labs, Altec Lansing, Cambridge Soundworks, Bose et al. a call, and try to sell THEM that line of BS. Personally, I don't think the guy had a shred of an idea of what he was talking about.
I got this at the Apple store for $49.95. The sound quality sucks. I hear a whine and anything with some bass emphasizes it's beyond the limits of the shuffle/FM transmitter's capabilities. I'm returning it to the store tomorrow.
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.
Ordered two so that wife could chat with the grand kids. Product was a snap to install and works great!
The IOGEAR MiniView 8 ports is an excellent product, met all my expectations, unfortunately, if we compare his version with Mini Synphony View 2-port, you're missing some things, like good rubber feet to prevent slipping at the product put it on your desktop, you need to have network and able to control printers and scanners through USB port. It also should include a 10/100/1000 network.For the rest it works great, it's fast, looks great, is modern and really a bargain because you get a great team.roberto m
Bought this camcorder about five years ago for more than a thousand dollars. Big mistake. Sony provided little support for the dvd201 then, and has none now. The software was almost impossible to use, but if you lose it, cry, nothing else works, and there is no where to get a replacement.
The WRT54GL is a fantastic product. I have bought two so far, one for me, and one for my parents. Both have been solid and stable performers since the day they were installed. This router is also incredibly priced. For most people, this would be quite enough, but this model offers many advanced features far beyond what is typical for its price-point. In addition, DDWRT runs excellently on this router. In total, this is a great buy, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Access to the battery compartment was not easy, however, once there, it was a simple unplug the old, plug in the new. Battery took initial charge with no issues and has been online and protecting me from power outages ever since. Very pleased with the new battery.
If you are reading this, you already know this MP3 player is the Cadillac of the player market. Headphones blow. IT WORKS WITH MAC OS X (YES) Intigrates flawlessly with iTunes. Why are you still reading, go ahead and buy it!!
This system has no digital inputs, so if you want to use it with an Xbox or a PlayStation 2 for Dolby/DTS playback, you're out of luck.Consider yourself warned.
I thought that it was very well priced and well designed. I like the docking cratle, if it only had a lock on it, it would be nicer. I think if the camera came in alot of different colors, it would make the product more appealing to the younger crowd also:)
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~
The Targus is a very well designed wallet style case for the Palm III series. Unlike the Palm brand, this one has two velcro patches that hold your machine very securely. In addition, it is closed by a belt loop type strap, not velcro which makes noise when opened or a snap which can crack your display if closed too hard. The quality of the leather appears first rate and the stiching seems secure. Overall, a very good choice that protects unobtrusively.
AMAZON 'INCORRECTLY' promotes this Radar as "a Step Up" from the incredible Beltronics Pro GX65 (w/upgradeable GPS-Database).WRONNNNNNNNG! NOT a step 'UP', but a step 'DOWN'!!If u take the GPS Function and 'brain' out of the Beltronics Pro GX65, u'll have the RX65. The 'brain' is what makes the Beltronics Pro GX65, well... the Beltronics Pro GX65. MY ADVICE: SHELL OUT THE EXTRA $100 and go with the Beltronics Pro GX65: 'THE' best kept secret in the RADAR Industry. You see, the Beltronics Pro GX65 is actually a 'clone' of the incredible, newest, TOP-of-the-Line Escort Passport 9500ix!! At a $100-$125 LESS!!! You'll LOVE it.So while I gave the RX 4-stars here, only did that by comparison to its 'big bro', the Beltronics Pro GX65 - NOT because its a LESSER Performer. In fact: ideally-rated, apples-to-apples in its price-range, the RX65 is consistently #1 TOP RATED in its CLASS (and yes, Ive owned one for more than a year - 'NO' Complaints); OUT-PERFORMS THE OTHERS BY A MILE! And why WOULDNT it? Its -in essence- the higher-rated GX65.Hope this helps make critical decision making on Radar choices a bit clearer. Nobody seems ready to explain this stuff otherwise.: )"Radar Buddy"
I echo what the others say about this bag. It is a great all-around bag and carries a lot of gear. I do, however, have 2 minor complaints about the bag, but nothing serious that would stop me from recommending this bag to others. The first complaint is that when you open the main compartment fully and then try to reclose it, the zipper tends to get stuck in the open position and it takes a bit of effort to close the compartment again. I feel as if I am going to break th zipper each time I close it. The second complaint is that the shoulder straps are very stiff. Only time will tell if 1) the zipper breaks from me having to get it "unstuck" from the open position and 2) if the shoulder straps soften up. Other than that, Canon makes great use of space in the main compartment and the bag has plenty of other compaerments for various accessories.
I only have single 1080i component connectors on my Mitsu big screen. I recently bought the Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray player with a HDFury2 to convert the upscaled 1080i video to component. I use this switcher so I can use the same 1080i component input on my TV for both the DVD and HD cable receiver. I have a 10 foot component cable on the output of this box and it works flawlessly. I was worried about signal loss coming out of the HDFury2 and going through a switcher, but my setup is working great.
Get one with a guarantee, this one is a disaster. Costing me over $300 in repairs! Burned out my computer even with a surge protector on the computer when used less than a month.
A couple of years ago my wife bought me some no-brand shower radio that never worked right. It could only tune in a couple stations and the clock never kept time. I recently decided it was time to get a 'real' shower radio and I'm very happy that I chose this one. It pulls in lots of stations, the clock and display are great, it is easy to use, and it is well made.The only negative is that the sound sometimes sounds a little muffled, which I'm guessing is due to the waterproof speaker. It's not too bad though and shouldn't discourage you from purchasing this great product.
The SC101 worked just fine for me form the get-go. I installed the software from CD and was amazed that it actually offered to install an updated version straight from Netgear's website. Why doesn't anyone else make this so easy?After that, it just worked as expected and is performing quite well. The simple backup software that comes with it does a great job of backing up media files in the background (I have not tested how it does whole-computer backups, though).So why do so many people here gripe about it? The SC101 is different to all other NAS's being sold and Netgear does nothing to correct the wrong expectation most people will have. So what is the difference?A regular NAS, like the Buffaloo drives and such, will directly appear on your network as a shared drive. Two major differences about the SC101: Any computer that wants to see the drive, needs to run Netgear's software on it! The software emulates a SCSI drive. The software is only available for Windows machines - Mac's and Unix boxes will NOT see the SC101! Under my various XP computers, though, it works flawless.Secondly, the hardrives you insert into the SC101 will be re-formatted in a unique format that won't be readable by any other computer should you decide to remove the harddrive from the SC101 again. Luckily, Netgear's software does the formatting automatically, but it is still a big surprise for anybody who didn't know about it.
Item was exactly as described and shipped promptly. I will buy from this seller again.
i bought this product for my boyfriend and he enjoys them...they fit right in your ear and are comfy
Very good wireless transmission of composite video - almost as good as being hardwired. Don't expect much from the IR remote control relay feature on these - it didn't work AT ALL on the first set I bought, so I returned them. On the replacement set, it was only 'so-so' at best, so I bought a separate remote control extender. But for the basic job of what these devices do, of transmitting good solid video and stereo audio wirelessly within a residence from room to room, they do that quite well.
It is functional well. But I have to say that it looks old style. And the software is not updated.
I am a novice photographer. Alot I do not know. I ordered this Tamron lense thru Amazon. When it arrived (timely), it caused my camera (Canon Rebel Xti)to shut down. Would not work. I contacted Tamron and explained the "error msg" I was getting from the camera and after brief conversation w/tech person at Tamron it was determined that the lens was flawed and for me to contact Amazon and explain this and get a replacement lens. Uh-Oh, right? Let me tell you that a call to Amazon was all it took. A new lens was shipped that day express mail (free of charge) with an authorization label to send the faulty lens back in the same box with charges reversed to them. The new Tamron lens arrived and is working beautifully on my camera. Bottom line? This is a fine lens and Amazon (in my opinion) is one great and reliable company that I will use without hesitation.
For a camera in this price range it offers quite a number of features, including those found on the more powerful G series. While it's probably too big to fit comfortably in a shirt pocket, it is nonetheless a lot lighter to carry around than the G series.I've taken a large number of shots with this camera, and I have been pleased with the results. The quality is very good, the only problem is that jpeg compression tends to obscure minute details, and it is missing the RAW/uncompressed images options. That is not much of a problem until you start to do a lot of editing of the photos, and each successive save as a jpeg results in further image degradation. This is exacerbated by the fact that the unit has a weak flash which means you'll use the higher ISO settings, leading to the use of noise reduction software.The pros of the camera:Relatively smallmany G series/EOS series featuresexcellent picture qualityconservative ISO levelsrelatively "smart" camera in auto modeflip-out LCDLens add-onsThe cons:no flash hotsync, so can't use a good external flash (granted some good flash units would probably approach the cost of the camera itself)smallish LCD, though not a problem for meTight viewfinder, I actually find it hard to use the viewfinder to compose shots, since it is not TTLmanual focus is a hasslemovies limited to 320x240; the A70 can do 640x480optical zoom limited to 3xlimited to f4.9 at full telephotopoor auto-white balancing except in daylight, but it does have a custom function for those who absolutely need white to be.. well white.bundled photo editing software is very limited. I think even Jasc Paintshop Pro would've been a better choice, if not some Photoshop variant.minor quibble:no raw image capture modeThere are reports that Canon cameras tend to blow out the highlights, but the fix is to use center-weighter metering instead of full metering.Grab this camera, a camera bag, 8 AA NiMH batteris and a charger, a >=128 MB CF card, some lens addons, a tripod, and a digital photography book, and you've got yourself a relatively complete digital photography setup.If you desire more SLR features without the hassle of interchanging lens, there are the Powershot G3 and G5 from Canon; C-5060 and E-10/E-20N from Olympus; F717 from Sony; and the Coolpix 5700 and 5400 from Nikon. The current crop of 8 MP cameras suffer from increased noise and image distortion, according to recent reviews.
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 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.
sound quality is good and it fits in my ears nicely, but here's the thing, it broke only a few weeks after i bought them.
Subwoofer appearance is excellent, I just put that in normal and SUB mode, I felt good when compared to my existing SUB, may be my receiver is not pushing this SUB that hard, I have onkyo ht-sr800 HTiB, Soon I will be getting Tx-Sr804, I will have to wait and see to check real performance. if anyone has any suggestions please do let me know. overall great looking subwoofer
We bought this for my daughter's camera, because the costs for replacing the lithium battery was outrageous. Now we just put the battery in the charger for a few hours and she's back to taking pictures. It takes more pictures between charges than I expected, so we are satisfied customers.
I don't yet own an iPod, and no, I'm not Amish! I have been sitting on the fence for years waiting for an iPod that has the capacity I need. My CD collection is 75Gb, ripped at 256k MP3. My partner probably has a further 15Gb.I don't want to have to pick and choose albums to carry on my music player, I just want an iPod that holds EVERYTHING and has room for GROWTH.This is it, at last.I finally get to join the 21st century and own an iPod. Thanks Apple.
This cable was the perfect length and excellent quality. It was also easy to hide under the capret since it was going from one room to another. Great buy!
I'm well aware of the extreme (and obscene) mark-ups that are commonly found in audio/video cable products. That's not the case here. I was very pleased to find these cables were reasonably priced and are well-constructed.They match up perfectly with my Yamaha receiver and an Apple Airport Express. The sound quality from the fiber optic digital cable is excellent.I'm very happy with this cable.
I expected this to be too good to be true, given the price. It was. Battery only worked for one full charge. Then wouldn't recharge.
It took three attempts to finally receive a unit with a working CD player. Never before have I had to go to a third shipment to have a working product. Furthermore, their customer service department had a &quot;so what&quot; attitude. Keep sending them back and we'll keep shipping out product till you get lucky. Absolutely no consideration for the time and effort expended to deal with the hassle of unpacking, testing, repacking and sending back multiple defective units.Bottom line: Go with anything else.
Neat design and mine was cool for like the week it worked, but oeverall not that great. I had to send in my old one twice to get fixed (poor quality, color blotches, sometimes it would black out) and creative didnt fix it, so i sent it in again and they sent me a new one which is also a piece of crap. I realize if you have a laptop there might not be a lot of options if you are looking for something portable to attach to your screen, but i would recommed saving your money and Creative customer service leaves a lot to be desired too, if their crappy cameras dont already
The 5010FD is an elegant television with spectacular HD output and outstanding SD upscaling. I had purchased a top of the line Sony about two years ago, but I was highly disappointed by the atrocious quality of SD signals, which dominated most viewing material at the time. I returned the set and have been waiting for the right combination of technology and programming to purchase another HD TV. I have had the 5010FD for about two months, and I am never disappointed by the picture quality.I did a great deal of research before deciding on this set: all reviews unequivocally touted the KURO line (both standard and Elite) as the best televisions ever made. Though I am not qualified to corroborate or refute those professional reviews, I can say that I am regularly amazed at the beautiful picture quality and stunning contrast this set can produce. I cannot say if the Elite version is worth the extra money, but I can say that I well pleased with the standard model.I only have two beefs:1) The lack of independent RGB adjustment controls (this is available on the Elite version). Though I have adjusted the settings to the best of my ability, reds occasionally appear distractingly brilliant. With much less frequency greens sometimes appear over bright. This is a very minor issue though, and I notice the over saturation vary rarely. IMHO, the pros of this set overwhelmingly outweigh this small con. On this note, do not judge the picture quality of this set if set on Dynmaic mode (the default setting). You should use either Movie mode or the User preset adjusted properly. As with most sets,`torch' mode produces a sickeningly `unreal' picture.2) The fact that the volume control only controls the set's detachable speakers. It will not control the gain of external RCA outputs, and if I am reading the manual correctly, of the digital out. On that note, I decided to use the TV's speakers for aesthetic reasons (temporarily at least), and I am pretty impressed by their audio quality. It isn't as good as my old surround system, but it does the trick. I will eventually replace them with a new soundbar or surround system, but the built-ins are working very well in the meanwhile.Two final notes:1) I was wary to order such an expensive purchase online, but my experience was smooth as silk, and I saved a fortune over purchasing the set locally. The set arrived amazingly fast (2 days after shipping), and it was delivered in excellent shape.2) My wife was furiously opposed to purchasing a 50" given the smallish nature of our viewing room (we sit about 7-8 feet from the set), but by the end of the week she apologized for treating me ire because I insisted on the 50". She has remarked that the TV is the perfect size for viewing at that distance on several occasions.
I have used a two fan cooler for my laptop for 3 years. I always thought that most coolers were the same and with air circulating under the laptop I assumed it was working. The bottom of the laptop under the hard drive was cooler, but still very warm. During these 3 years 2 Mother Boards had to be replaced. One was replaced by the manufacturer and the other by me costing $400.I happened upon a glowing review for the Zalman notebook cooler and thought that it was on the expensive side and the cost could not be justified even with the Amazon discount.However, I took the chance and am glad I did. The Zalman cooler does everything claimed in the review. The fans are adjustable and running at medium speed keep the bottom of the laptop at the normally hot spots cool to the touch.I estimate the laptop bottom runs at least more that 15 degrees cooler.The Zalman is extreemly well built with an extra USB port built into the cooler This prevents the loss of an USB port required to power a cooler.In conclusion, you do get what you pay for in this case and I highly recommend it from Amazon. I only wish I had been aware of this cooler sooner.
This thing is horrible, and I am returning mine tomorrow. Picture quality is absolutely pathetic. I've seen better pictures from camera-phones.In bright light, with no motion, with everyone holding their breath, you may be able to get an acceptably sharp picture. At any other time forget it. With decreasing light and increasing amounts of motion, picture quality degrades to a featureless blur of colors. I checked, double-checked, and re-checked to make sure that I wasn't missing something obvious (I wasn't).In addition to this overarching complaint, I have to say that the camera body is flimsy, and feels cheap. Unlike the solid metal you find on, say, a Canon Powershot, this one is plastic. The cover for the battery station is made of the same cheap plastic, and feels as if it could break off after a moderate amount of use.This is exacerbated by the fact that it takes 4 AA batteries which must be removed for replacement or recharging. Battery life with standard Alkaline batteries was abysmal -- after 20 shots the "check battery" indicator was already flashing.I never got around to checking the bundled software. After 1 bungled gymnastics meet it was clear that this was not the camera for me.The preview LCD is very large, sharp, and clear. In fact, pictures look better on it than they do at full size.Printed documentation is minimal. To learn about all of the settings, you must consult the soft-copy "Advanced" guide on the included CD.
I got this cable so I can sit some distance from the bird feeder and take remote controlled pictures. It works very well and is easy to hook up.
I only received the memory stick, but not the adapter as pictured. It was retail packaged and clam shell sealed, but did not include the the adapter!
Shipped & received timely. Setup as easy as they claimed. Now have a secure wireless network through my 3 story condo.
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.
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 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!
Very nice powered hub. Only supports up to USB 2.0 (which is fine for most devices). Comes with the appropriate A/C adapter and has a nice size...the cables take up more room than the device does! This is the only USB hub I have found that will reliably power one of my larger external hard drives and I am thankful I found it. Good value!
I bought this lens as a gift for my husband. We are amateur photographers who take photos for our own pleasure and memories. We purchased this lens shortly before taking a cruise to the Caribbean islands. It was delivered on time, packaged well and arrived in perfect condition. The price was better than we were able to find in other online and retail places. The lens was a great addition to our gear and worked beautifully to help capture island memories.
It's really pretty simple: it connects A to B, it's reasonably priced & it works. Get it.
I got these for my college going daughter, she loves it. These speakers are so compact that she carries it every where, I heard the sound and it is pretty good and it is amazing how loud it can get. I got these for about $30.00 and I think it is well worth the price. The carrying case it comes in is very nice too. Overall very satisfied with this purchase
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.
I put these in the rear doors and a pair of Hifonics Zeus 6.5 comps in the front. The 3 way do not sound as clear or deliver as much bass as the comps but they are good speakers. Its a definite upgrade from the factory speakers and they were easy to install. Like the comps they included very cheap wire but what do you expect for $40
I purchased a 995 last Dec 1st and have yet to get the promised ... rebate. I've made many telephone calls and as near as I can find out Nikon sent the rebate to the WRONG STATE.Based on a lot of reviews I also purchase a lot of accessories for this camera and am very displeased! The LCD can not be seen in ordinary daylight and thus you will not be able to use the menu system. Don't buy any of the add on lens as they block the optical view finder and again the LCD is useless in daylight. If you want to take photos on nice sunny days find another product.
Replaced an old Blaupunkt cassette unit with this one mainly because of the USB function. On paper this unit sounds outstanding - MP3 with ID3 tag display, USB input, 200 watts, etc... Unfortunately I have not had much luck in getting the usb port to read any mp3 files from any flash media (have tried 5 different brands now). Of note is that it does recognize the usb media being connected but is unable to recognize the MP3 files on it. Also, the CD mechanism is by far and away the worst I have ever seen - It will skip just sitting in the driveway, not even driving! Completely unsat for a car audio system. Next time I am going to stick with a major brand and spend the extra money.The only good thing to say is that is seems to have good sound quality so if you listen to the radio all the time this unit would be alright.
This camera is still getting good use after a couple of years of abuse and trips! The camera is strong and runs nice. It's not complicated and the shots come out great.It's too old to recommend now but I still give it 5 stars because it is still going after all this time. Olympus makes good stuff!
My home theater receiver has two HDMI ports which pass audio to the receiver's HDMI output but not through the amp to the speakers.Each HDMI port has a paired digital audio input for that. One is TOSLink, the other S/PDIF but of course my Panasonic BluRay and XBox 360 both use TOSLink.This little box seems to work perfectly, converting the TOSLink digital audio out from either the XBox or the BluRay player to the S/PDIF input.The only down side is it has a wall-wart power supply though I should point out that the DC plug from the wall-wart fits very snug into the converter so it is unlikely to accidently slip out which is nice.
The speakers that came with my HP Pavillion were pathetically poor--the sound was distorted, volume was limited, and they were filled with garbage noise. After three calls to tech help, I decided to try these Micro Innovations speakers (the return policy makes the effort foolproof.) I'm very pleased. The sound is clear and crisp (you have to adjust the controls on the speakers AND on the pc); it fills the room; there's no distortion. Of course you could buy a better system for more $, but these are truly a deal.
My wife and i take a lot of motorcycle trips and this lens is the most excellent for those up close and personal shots as well was those distance shots.
Ordered the Yamaha DVD-C950 to replace a JVC DVD/VHS unit [bye-bye VHS tapes], A Pioneer DVD/SACD single disc player [connected only for SACD], and an old Technics 5-CD carousel player. [Cables, cables, everywhere!]Purchased through Amazon supplier, "Discount Jungle." First, I tried a refurbished unit: apparently DOA. Emailed Yamaha support; they returned email within a day, and, after several email exchanges, confirmed the unit itself [and not the operator] was malfunctioning. Returned unit; ordered a new,i.e., not refurbished, unit. "Discount Jungle" was both courteous and prompt in their dealings.New unit produced first-rate video and audio, but... The unit requires gentle handling and patience during set-up. This is my first experience with this type of unit, and it [at least the Yamaha] functions at its own pace, i.e., slowly. It's not impossible - it just operates more deliberately than, say, the standard 5-disc CD changer it replaced.The drawer had a tendency to stick at first, and required either a gentle wiggle, or a re-push of the open/close button to work. However, now it is operating fine.Frankly I found the included manual barely adequate: not enough detailed info [although it appears in a bazillion languages] and too-small print [for an old guy, at least]. It would be nice if manufacturers would provide a more detailed manual online. There are many, many choices you must make during set up, and a more detailed explanation of why you should -- or should not -- make a particular selection would be nice.
Works well with the magnetic cover and does a good job of preventing scratches to the back of the unit without adding a lot of weight or bulk.
I got this for router for free after rebate from Circuit City with my new Compaq laptop.I was able to set it up and connect to the internet but have had an ongoing problem with losing connection to the internet. The router seems to continue broadcasting signal; it is just that the internet connection is frequently lost requiring me to cycle/unplug the router in order to regain the internet connection. The modem does not disconnect from the internet and does not require cycling. The problem seems confined to the communication between the modem and the router.There seems to be a compatibility issue between the router and the AT&T; provided Speedstream 4100 modem. Perhaps a modem setting that doesn't jive with this router?If anyone has found the fix; please post it because I imagine a lot of people with AT&T; service who have the Siemens Speedstream 4100 modem and this router are having the same disconnect issue.I'm about to the point of just buying another router. I've had this about ten days and I must have unplugged it to reboot it at least 30 times.
INecpensive and Worth the money.. One of the best investments of my camera. I bought it for the Canon XT and am happy as ever. Go buy one.
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 love this earphones, at first the where strange to wear but I guess that i got used to it. They sound super good and are very comfortable, I use them in my bed before I go to sleep and they don't bother me at all. What i don't like is the cord, to short or too long with th extension.
These headphones provide exceptional sound quality at a good price. I am a big Sony fan and expected a decent buy, and I wasn't disappointed. The earbuds provide very good bass, treble, and midrange in a small package. They also come with a couple extras you would expect with premium earphones, such as three sets of different sized earbuds, a carrying case, a plastic device to wrap the wires around to adjust the length, and an extension wire. The earbuds almost completely isolate you from any surrounding noise and allow you to listen to music clearly.They aren't 100% perfect though. The plastic carrying case is virtually useless as the cover keeps on falling off and the headphones can hardly fit in there. Persons with poor hygiene when it comes to their ears will have to be prepared to clean the buds quite frequently as they get dirty easily. Thus, its not a wise decision to share the headphones. Also the wires are either too long with the extension on or too short with it off. Its also a pain to attach the device to adjust the length, which weighs down the headphone and if your jogging they tend fall out of your ears. Overall though, these headphones are excellent and a smart buy.By the way I haven't experienced the deterioating wire problem although I've only had them for 3 months.
I am happy with this remote, very inexpensive. My only complaint is the angels at which it works with the camera are limited.
I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at the level of comfort with this product. As a big guy, I was a bit concerned that I would feel constrained while working out with this product, but that was not the case at all. I have a 60 GB Ipod, and it fit quite comfortably, and the band stretches to work with your body's motion. Overall, I would recomend this product over the armband variety.
It hisses if your hand touches the headband and I tend to do that sometimes as I lie to lie down and watch movies. But other than that I find the sound awesome...I hear things like background noise in movies that I missed using the regular TV speakers. I never did posses a quality 5.1/7.1 external audio system but with these headphones...I am willing to wait for today's high end systems to become cheaper.
I got this mouse to use about 4 hours a day when not at my docking station. It has some great features, like the on/off switch, the size (not to big, not to small) and the 90 degree swivel receiver. Unfortunately it has been made very cheaply and does not work about 15% of the time you are trying to use it and about 25% of the time it will work sporadically so lately I have been opting to use my Touchpad rather than see if it wants to work. I have had mine for about 1-2 months and have replaced 3 sets of batteries; even with the on/off switch it drains batteries. If it would work I could put up with the battery drain but as it is I would not recommend this mouse.
I have had the Vivitar 3780s camera for 2 years now, and have been very happy with it. I originally purchased it exclusively because of it's pocket size. It has turned out to be a reliable performer, having accompanied me on 2 trips to Rome. Although rated as a 3 MP camera, it is equipped with interpolation that makes pictures look like 6 MP. 8 x 10's look very good, and I even blew up a view of the Roman forum to poster size with good results. As some other reviewers have mentioned, battery drain is an issue, and I have discovered that rechargeable nimh batteries are the answer. These batteries are usually sold in sets of 4 with a charger. Also, judicious use of flash is important. When you first turn the camera on, immediately turn off the flash so it doesn't drain the batteries. I'm a big believer in available light anyway, and this camera will take dozens of pictures with no flash. Probably the best under $100 camera you will find.
Replacement Battery Cartridgefor The Su1400rm2uAlthough ad claims by "APC" it doesn't appear that the item I received was the OEM battery...stickers are for "ABC" - close, by not APC. I haven't installed yet, but don't be fooled like I was. Returns are a hassle, so I guess I'll keep it. I hope Amazon does a better job of policing this supplier in the future.
This is a UHF antenna, and I was afraid that it wouldn't do well with my local VHF channels. I was wrong to worry. I put it in the attic and it is getting all my local channels, even a few I didn't know existed. Money well spent. My worry was for nothing. I do live within 15 miles of all the local transmitters though... if you live further away or have low power VHF local channels, your experience may vary.
I bought this case for my Konica Minolta DIMAGE Z5 camera a couple of years ago. It has served me well and has allowed me to carry my camera safely wherever I go. The DIMAGE Z5 is a bulky piece of equipment if you consider the latest "svelte" camera models doing the rounds on Amazon and other online retailers. This case is well stitched and is made of strong material that gives me the confidence that my camera is safe inside it. The build quality of this case is impressive for its price. The zipper is made of good strong parts not like the cheap ones in lower priced cases from other brands. Overall, I am happy with this purchase and would be glad to recommend it to someone.
Having owned the same type of product a number of years ago, I had low expectations for this product. I actually purchased it with the expectation I would end of returning it due to poor signal quality. My experience was quite the opposite. Once I lined up the antennas to roughly face each other (I was using this to transmit cable TV from the main level to an upstairs bedroom in the far corner of the house) the picture quality was almost as good as a direct line. I changed the channel on both units and got a perfect picture. Very clear with no interference. Sound quality was also excellent. The IR transmitter also worked one aligned with your source unit. I can easily recommend this product as it simply works as advertised.
I highly reccomend this for females, its small enough to fit in your purse and its very attractive. You can fit a little more than the camera (id/credit card, a couple bills) but not much. Its a lot better than those bulky unattracitve cases camera's normally come in.
When it comes to a webcam, picture quality is the number one thing I'm looking for. This one was VERY grainy. I tested in yahoo messenger, msn, skype, and just to take a picture. It was grainy is all programs and any settings. The it did do well in low lighting but still I had a nice grainy picture in low light. At the same time I bought a Logitech Webcam C210 for around the same price. It was a night and day difference. They are quoted as having the same stats but WOW the Logitech was much better.
I always buy name-brand ink after having so much trouble with off brands. Amazon sells this at a decent price.
This I feel is a good lens for your P5100. It allows you to get a little wider when you need it. It has been a good and useful lens in the time I've owned it and am glad I purchased it. It's a good purchase for the price.
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've tried a few of the low-end shower radios, such as the sub-$10 models from companies such as Conair. The quality of those items is in line with the price tag - yes, it is a radio, but chances it will last about as long as the battery before it breaks.A friend of mine has the Sony model, which is a big step up in quality and sound. I took a look at that but the form factor was not right. The buttons are on the top, and it is not convenient to use when mounted on the wall (which is where it would work best for my situation). The sound was pretty good, but reception was spotty.Took a shot on the Sangean, and was really impressed from the get-go. This is one solidly-built radio! Impressive sound -- very clear and well balanced with decent bass. Outstanding reception that clearly pulls in stations that I find hard to get on any other radio in the house.The design is excellent, with clearly labeled and easy to use buttons. They make a solid click when you push them, and feel like they will last a long time without any problems. Has a large display with backlighting that turns on automatically for about 15 seconds with any button push. It shows the station, time, battery status, and other indicators in large letters (important for a shower radio since I don't have my glasses on in the shower). Has an auto shut off that works in increments of 10 minutes, and a "nap" timer that can be programmed for any amount of time.It uses 2 D cell batteries that add to the heft, but ensure you won't need to change batteries very often (other reviewers note that the batteries can last for years if used about 15 or so min a day. Haven't owned mine that long so I can't vouch for that yet!)I mounted mine on the wall using the supplied bracket. It has self adhesive pads so you don't have to drill. They looked like they would be secure, but I opted to attach the bracket to the wall with screws rather than the pads. In addition to security against falls, I wanted to be able to move the radio to another spot down the road without having to deal with the mess of removing adhesive pads. It also comes with a strap so you can hang it on a hook, or hang it from the attached handle (which swivels out of the way if you don't need to use it).If you're looking for the ultimate in shower radios, this is the only one that should be on your shopping list. Pricy, but worth every penny.UPDATE: December 4, 2010: It's been nearly 2 years since I started using this (21 months to be exact), and still have 2 of 3 bars of battery strength. Use it about 10 min a day, every day. Still works just as well as day 1. Well worth the price charged.UPDATE: July 19, 2012: Well, I finally had to replace the batteries. They lasted for THREE years of daily use! Wow! The radio also continues to work perfectly. Zero problems. Given that I never was able to get one of the cheap shower radios to last longer than a year, this has been a great purchase.
Hey, I bought this for my office yesterday, because I wanted an FM radio now that Austin has a FM talk station (for the time being) but I wanted it to have a nice smooth look. I found this at the Target down the road and hooked it up. The sound is really great and it works well with my XM home kit and MP3 player using the AUX IN line. My first real stereo as a teen was an Emerson and I've always been very pleased with their products over the years (about 22 or 23 years), so much so that I've never felt the need to go for the more expensive brands.
I got 2 of these both for phones and they worked great, packing was fine, everything came, worked, and made my phone faster
It did exactly what it was supposed to for me, adapted the OEM antenna bracket for the OEM Stereo to work with an aftermarket one (Mine was a Clarion CZ500)I did this in an '04 Jeep Wrangler X Edition so it worked as advertised
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 subject summarizes it. We'll be grooving to a song, when all of a sudden the music stops for 2 to 10 seconds. It's very random - it can go 5 straight hours without pausing and then do it on 3 songs in a row. Replay the songs that it skips on, and it works fine. Hundreds of owners of this same model have this problem (do a Google search) and Apple hasn't solved any. They say all hard drive-based MP3 players do it. Well, I've had a hard drive-based Creative for 3 years and a 120 gb Zune for the past 6 months and they NEVER paused in the middle of a song.
product was shipped timely and as advertised. got these for my son for christmas and he loves them. Much better than the other brand he had
I think these were made for a walkman that sits at your waste or inside a bag. I CAN'T STAND the asymetrical wires. Why is one side longer than the other? Someone mentioned that they were that way so that people with remotes could use them. Why does the apple store even carry these things?? The sound is the only reedeming quality. The buds are comfy but the cord keeps whacking me in the face when I run. Bottom line: it shouldn't be that hard to wear, run, and store them (the storage box is too small). I'm taking these back to where they came from!
Compact size that I was looking for. helps my mother use her computer now that her arthritis is acting up!
I had the same problems as everyone else who used this product. I had Version 1 for just under 90 days and worked with Level 1 tech support numerous times to get the thing steady. Tech support seemed to try to keep me trying things until I got to the 90 day point, at which time they seemed like they weren't going to help me. They kept asking me for the date that I bought it. I didn't want to get to the 90-day point, so I demanded a new router at about day 89. They complied quickly (no CC needed) so at least they have that going for them. The original router's problem wasn't that it rebooted, as other users reported. In my case, it simply didn't allow you to connect to the Internet by either not giving you a DHCP address when you started up or by just bombing out and freezing up at random times. The problem really could happen at any time. Sometimes it worked for 24 hours, sometimes for 2 minutes. You never knew when it was going to freeze up on you. If you power-cycled the router, all was well again.I quickly got a new unit from Netgear (another V.1) and the same problems quickly appeared. I followed hrd2k's simple instructions (set the preamble to long preamble vice automatic) and now the system is stable for weeks at a time, which is as long as I've tested it. I'm satisfied with unit, but they definitely sold it with bugs. Auto 108-mode wouldn't work until a recent s/w update. That meant that the unit would only work in a mixed B and G environment at 54 Megabits. Also, the logs only monitor port 80 and only monitor outbound connections. If someone is using AOL IM or telnet on your system, you can't tell. Hey, if it's a firewall, I would like to see what's going out and trying to come in. The log only holds about 40 recent outbound connections, so it you surf for 5 to 10 minutes, the logs are overwritten. You can mail yourself the logs if you want before they're overwritten, but most people won't care about this. If you want to see what your kids surfed today, they had better have been using port 80 and doing whatever within the past 5 minutes.So, with these kinds of problems and these limitations, why did I rate it a 2 instead of a 1? I like the fact that you can restrict access to certain MAC addresses and that the wireless range is better than the MR314 that it replaced. I also like the fact that you can reserve a DHCP address for a particular machine. This is handy for me because one of my machines shares a printer and I have the other network machines find that one by IP address.Anyhow, it's now a nice unit thanks to hrd2k. I wish Netgear support knew about this fix. Hey, who would have suspected that changing something from automatic would fix it? Good find, hrd2k, and thanks for publicizing it. You saved me some money by not having to purchase a Linksys or D-Link to replace it.
THis is really a great little feature that pushes the hot air away from Sound and GRaphics card. Caution! VERY LOUD!!!!!I repeat!!!! This think is load!!!!! But really helps with cooling!!!!
Not only do I use this as a desktop stand to raise my MacBook to a more comfortable typing level, but I use it as a lap stand when I am sitting on the sofa. It keep the computer from heating up, and I have less neck strain since the computer sits up higher. It is comfortable, lightweight, and very easy to carry around from room to room with the laptop on it. It seems sturdy and I have had no problems with the cushion coming off. Highly recommend.
It is the exact same battery that you get with your canon camera. I wanted an extra in case my battery dies, I can just pop in this one. I wanted to get the same brand of battery as my camera because I didn't want any funny buisness. If you want to protect your investment, use Canon batteries for your Canon camera. They go together and Canon suggests you use them.
HistoryI have been using KVM switches for well over 10 years on my primary desktop as well as in a number of different situations (most of the others were support situations like computer labs, testing areas, server rooms, etc.). I am an advanced keyboardist (well over 70 WPM) and I am picky about my input devices (I use an Avant Stellar keyboard, a 2,000 DPI cordless laser mouse, and an iGesture pad as my primary input devices).FunctionalityI specifically purchased the 8-port IOGear MiniView Ultra+ (GCS1758). This KVM has some very impressive features. It supports a wide variety of video modes, as well as having a unique on-screen menu for changing computers and adjusting the settings of the KVM. It is very responsive to the change keystrokes and does a reasonable job of retaining the state of the keys used (num-lock and scroll-lock states).Like most KVMs it uses a keystroke combination to change states (num-lock followed by the minus key "-"). Unlike most, when you do this you get a visual confirmation asking for the computer to switch to. This is a very cool feature and for the first time means that you really don't have to have the KVM within your sight-line to see what computer you are using. In the past I've done everything from using different primary cursors on the mouse to changing the background of each computer to identify it. This makes all that work unnecessary.The KVM also has a menu which lists all of the computers that are currently active and you can arrow through the menu to select the computer you want. It lets you customize the name of each computer so that they are no longer just numbers. This is a wonderful feature. I don't have the KVM cascaded, but the documentation indicates that you can cascade multiple KVMs to double, triple, or more the number of computers you can switch from one keyboard. Hopefully the menus allow you to walk through the chain in a clear fashion.I've seen many reviewers claiming that they are getting no ghosting through this KVM. Unfortunately that is not my experience. I am getting a slight ghosting from the switch to my NEC AccuSync (in 1280x1024 at 85Hz). I did with my previous KVM as well. I was hoping that the IOGear custom cabling would resolve this problem, but apparently not. No monitor adjustment has any noticeable effect on the ghosting, but it's not really that distracting (maybe I've just been living with it for too long). Frankly, I have never had a KVM switch that didn't cause a little ghosting (from the expensive Black Box and IOGear KVMs to the cheap Belkins, they all seem to ghost). I've just accepted it as the price I pay for the incredible convenience. One of these days I'll probably switch to a high-end LCD monitor, which tends to not have ghosting problems.I haven't used the audio switching capability, so I can't comment on how well that works, but frankly the simplicity of electrically switching audio is such that I doubt there would be an issue there.Problems and annoyancesOne of the things that is most annoying about the menu system is that they are not really related to each other in implementation. If you use the num-lock-minus solution you can then type a number (say 3) and Enter to jump to that computer. If you use the scroll-lock twice method it brings up a menu where the number keys are completely ignored so you have to use the arrows to select a computer and press enter.It would not have been difficult to support the numbers in one menu and the arrows in the other! It seems clear that these two interfaces were developed separately and no thought was given to creating a unified, consistent, user interface. So, it's like using two separate devices rather than feeling like you are using one piece of equipment.One of the strangest annoyances is the way the unit will not allow the Alt or Control keys to be held down for extended periods of time. This is annoying in a number of situations, but none more often than when switching applications with Alt-Tab. For some reason the box let's up the "virtual" alt key after a few seconds so that instead of continuing on to the next application I suddenly pop into an application in the middle of the list. This "feature" is driving me quite insane.Another minor annoyance is the power light on the front of the unit. It's amazingly bright. I had to cover it with a piece of electrical tape because it was nearly blinding me. Every computer has a light and none of them are a problem, but the main power light is at least 4 times as bright as these others. It's minor but strange that this one light is so much brighter than the rest.I had thought that I had read that this device allowed switching other devices other than keyboards and mice, but unfortunately that was a different device because this one doesn't do any of that. I was hoping to be able to switch my iGesture finger pad and possibly a few other devices, but I'm just SOL. Considering the cost of this device, it's annoying that it doesn't have the features of their lower-end 2-port USB switch. Maybe they will add features to the unit in a future BIOS upgrade (but I'm not holding my breath since even if they do they probably won't remember to post the upgrade to the web site).Unsupported EquipmentUnfortunately I now have a list of equipment that they don't support. First, according to their support they don't support "all" USB devices (even wired). They specifically don't support PS/2 keyboards or mice through translators. They don't support wireless keyboards or wireless mice. I've read from others that they don't support plugging the keyboard into the mouse port, and visa-versa (so any combination device is out). They don't support sharing any devices that otherwise appear to be mice to the computer, such as my iGesture pad isn't supported as a mouse.Tech SupportTheir tech support proved to be well below par. I initially e-mailed them about the problems mentioned above and instead of a helpful reply I received a form-letter telling me that I should call their toll number for tech support (there is no toll-free number in either the supplied documentation or the e-mail).When I called their support number they informed me that they had no idea what the blinking code meant (I got the impression from every support agent I spoke to that the fact that lights could blink on the keyboard was a complete surprise to them). I got disconnected from their support (I am not quite ready to say that I was hung up on) multiple times.Also, aside from not helping me with my problem, their support made it clear that they don't take notes while helping customers since every time I spoke to an agent I had to start from the beginning and give them all of my contact information. They did not give me any indication that this pulled up any history from my previous calls (all of which were made the same day).I finally spoke to a "pre-sales" tech support agent who admitted that they had only tested their own PS/2 to USB cable and that, while it worked for them, they still would not officially support this method of connecting a keyboard to their device. I did end up finding a PS/2 to USB translator that worked, but I had to buy, and try, several (the one I ended up with was purchased from a local store and has no manufacturer's name for me to share).Their web site was also less than useful in helping me. They don't mention on their site this lack of support for PS/2 to USB cables. They do have a downloadable BIOS on their web site, unfortunately this is also useless as the BIOS available on the web site is version 3.1 and the BIOS that came in the unit that I purchased is 3.5.341. Clearly they don't keep their web site up-to-date. This is another symptom of their lack of "support" for support, I suspect. 99% of their web site is dedicated to sales and the lackluster remainder is support. After a year of having the device the web site still has not been updated. To not update your web site in the last 4 versions of the bios with a year to do so means that the chance of my problems ever getting fixed are pretty much exactly zero.ConclusionAfter living with this device for almost a year I find that it is better at managing my computers than my previous KVM and I still like the menus, but the way that the shift keys (shift, control, and alt) won't stay down drives me batty. There are a few situations in the last year where I have actually unplugged the keyboard from the KVM and plugged it directly into one of my computers for a while to stop this from happening. It is so pervasive that when I use my laptop on the road I sometimes am surprised to find the alt key staying pressed when switching applications and the shift key staying pressed when multi-selecting items in a list.I have a plain old mouse connected to the KVM and I use that mouse when using my "secondary" computers. For my primary computer and my laptop I move the USB wireless receiver for my 2,000 DPI mouse from one to the other.If they would fix this one problem with the keyboard support I could live with the few other annoyances easily. I wouldn't mind them supporting wireless USB devices as well, but since they can't properly support the K in KVM, supporting wireless mice is obviously asking for the moon.If you are buying this to switch between computers that you do not use on a daily basis (like in a support situation) and you can be picky about what devices you plug into it then this switch will probably be wonderful for you. If you have cordless devices or will be using the switch on a daily basis you may want to look elsewhere.Also, if this is your first KVM and you think you may need support, there really isn't any so you should skip it.
It only cost me $1.90 (Shipping included) and I must say it is a great cord. The cable and connecters appear to be of better quality than similar cables. It works great for connecting devices such as Computers, iPods etc. The only beef I have with this is the female connecters, which means you need your own RCA cord, but they are already cheap and easy to get. Overall it is a great product for a great price.
Works well with my 160 GB iPod. I remove the case frequently so I can put the iPod in a waterproof housing while I soak in the hot tub.The case comes off easily, and reassembles easily as well. The extra faceplate protector works as advertised, and it comes with a belt clip that is easily removed from a hooklike thing on the back of the case if you don't need it. Unfortunately you end up with a bump on the back of the case from the hook thingie.I haven't dropped the iPod, so I can't vouch for its protective capabilities, but it certainly prevents scratches and minor dings. And the price is right.
These headphones work great - they're lightweight and they make the Shuffle easily accessible. You can't beat being able to work out without the cords!Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod shuffle 2G (Silver/Black)
I got the WRT54GS to replace the earlier WRT54G model after it suddenly died at a modestly respectable age. After wasting two days trying to get it configured so that it would work with two laptops and two desktops, with security enabled, I gave up and switched brands to the D-Link DI-634M. At various times I got the Linksys working with each of the computers, but then when I would get another one set up, the previous one might become unreliable. The last straw was when my newest laptop would connect to the WRT54GS router and then lose its connection and reconnect repeatedly, at some regular interval between five and ten seconds, like clockwork. If you're lucky, it is conceivable that this unreliable box could work for you, but I've had much better luck (and good speed and coverage) after switching to the D-Link.
I use this to replace a battery-powered version. This works much better, especially after I turned up the transmit power as explained by another reviewer. Now I can pipe my music to all the radios in the house.
These were not comfortable at all, and were too small for my 5 year old. We ended up getting him some adult headphonesAudio-Technica ATH M20 Stereo Monitor Headphoneswhich were a little big but very comfortable and very durable.As far as kids headphones, we really like theKidz Gear Wired Headphones For Kidsas they are much more comfortable and adjustable. They aren't as durable as the adult ones, but they worked well for car trips and such.
Newly wired business but still barely carries a signal and only between two places. Lots of interference.Good idea. Just didn't work for me.
I just recently built a new PC using this PSU, and so far all is working well (crossing my fingers). It runs quietly and provides plenty of power for my build (see below). I really like the modular setup, which helps prevent cable clutter and unnecessary wires. I would suggest getting a case that also provides good cable management so that you keep your build nice and tidy.If you're going to be running the most high-end video cards (hardcore gamers), you might want to look for a PSU that provides a lot more power. Make sure you do your research ahead of time to see the minimum wattage that is required to handle all of your components.Motherboard: ASRock P67 Pro3 B3CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4GHzCPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 PlusStorage: Crucial M4 256GB Solid State DriveMemory: Corsair XMS3 8GBGPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked 1024MBOptical: LG Electronics LightScribe 10x SATA Blu-ray Combo Internal DrivePSU: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Modular Power SupplyOS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitCase: Cooler Master HAF 912Monitor: ViewSonic VG2436wm-LED 24" @ 1080P
This was a practical Christmas gift for someone who needs to wake up at different times during the week.
This is a nice simple little starter camera. Decent controls. For about $400 with the lens, I think it's a great deal. 6MP is more than sufficient. Biggest drawback is the limited number of Nikon lens it can use. But love the fact that it can sync flash at even 1/1000s!
The Zune 30 is a great product... a little bulky but overall a great device. I use to own (well still do, but dont use) an Ipod Nano and just wanted something more compatible with other devices. This is a great buy.
This is the second system I've been through due to amp burnout. Unfortunately I just discovered that yet again, my replacement system has burned out! I guess it's not a wonder why Klipsch discontinued this product. If only the reliability could have matched the excellent sound!Time to look for something else...
Now that is powered with cisco it is a very good product and cheap
A very good price on a great product. And fast shipping too. Only con I see is that the package was quite beat up by the time it got to me. Of course I realize that Amazon is not responsible for the trip, but it needs a little extra cushioning. Will be ordering again though.
The product had a password set on it, when I asked the seller about it they told me I needed to contact my internet provider. It had an odd buzzing sound when plugged in and after a day my computer didn't recogonize it as being an available connection. I returned the product but that was only for the price and not shipping.
I love the color , and the way it sounds . As for the bass booster/subwoofer , the battery usually last a long time , if you turn it off shen you're not using it.
Great product, worked perfectly with the Bose Cubes.I recommend it, brings a cleaner way to hold your front our surround speakers :)A bit hard to build in some ways.
I will keep it simple... I bought it t save money/space by combining devices into one. I have found it to be sketchy, difficult, unreliable, frustrating and overpriced considering the affore-mentioned issues. DO NOT buy this device, it will not improve anything in your life. For $115.00, I feel ripped off!
I bought this recorder a couple months ago and the darn thing broke!!!It ate our CD, wouldn't open the disk tray, and then we couldn't even get a video feed through it. I would recommend NOT buying this DVD Recorder for your own safety.
After several years of analysis paralysis over which GPS unit to purchase for use on my motorcycles I decided on the Garmin Zumo 550. Did I make a good choice? Totally! I'll start with the good stuff. The unit comes with everything you need right out of the box. So all you need to do is mount the unit with the awesome RAM mount kit. Let me just say this; if you own a bike you know what a pain in the ass it can be to mount things like this. The first mount was on my Yamaha XT 225. All I had to do was invest in a pair of longer bolts so that I could mount the base on top of one of the handlebar clamps - done and done! The second mount was on my Harley Fatboy. This was also made quite easy with the purchase of the RAM U-channel clamp base. After mounting the unit on the bike I powered it up. The satellite signal acquisition is fast and very reliable - unlike 10 years ago. The Zumo's screen menu system is very intuitive and takes little time to master. The screen although not as big as most newer units is easy to view and the brightness settings are more then adequate for visibility in a variety of lighting conditions. The unit is also very rugged (however, I have not dropped it on the ground yet) it handled a day at the off road park and the subsequent ride home in the rain. Now for the not so good stuff. Most motorcycles do not have clocks on them. I was pretty disappointed that there is not a clock on every screen - this seems like a no brainer and not a big deal to accomplish. The map that comes with the unit is old mine had a date of 2008. Even after updating the unit online I noticed that many of the services i.e. gas stations, restaurants etc. are out of date. Not a huge deal unless you are running out of gas and the only station it points you to has long since gone out of business. The maps available on the Garmin site are fairly pricey. Which is hard to swallow after paying nearly $600 for the Zumo. I have not used the routing features very much because I don't trust a machine to tell me how to get somewhere. The robot voice is also not very pleasant.All in all I would recommend this product. It is pricey. But getting lost can be even costlier!
Tucks in nicely between baseboard and carpet. Works well for modem connection, but not sure how it would fare for HDTV. I wish they made more of them for the latter application. I don't think technology is deficient for making it so. Rather, I just think people aren't as neat as I like to be with cables. I hate unsightly cables.
It's an amazing lens. Up to now, I've been using the 28-135mm and have been very happy with it. Now I can't image when I'll use the 28-135 again as the 17-55mm is now my daily walkaround lens. You can refer to other reviews for the technical reasons that make this a superior lens (L grade glass, f2.8, IS).What a great wedding lens! Stopped down a bit this lens is sharp! Wide open you can take advantage of the creative applications afforded by the shallow depth of field. This lens is supposed to be prone to dust issues but mine is clean after ~2000 shots.Build quality of the 17-55 seem fine to me. The lens has a good solid feel and feels nicely balanced on my 350D.To sum it up, I expect to get sharp beautiful photos out of this lens for many years to come. I recommend it to anyone who wants pro image quality on a crop sensor camera. Nice things cost money and this is a very nice thing!UPDATE - DUSTDust problem has appeared in full force. I've posted a pic to show what I mean. I will send it to Canon and I'm sure they will clean it without argument, they're a good company. It's still dissapointing at this price level. I couldn't possibly sell this lens right now if I wanted to, so I'm glad it's good enough to not want to sell. Allegedly only *some* lenses suffer from this and I got unlucky.
The tapes were usable. My moher was very happy. The doubt that they would not be usable here has been invalidated.
bought mine 2 weeks ago, nice installation guide (CD-video), high quality and no problems so far!! *comes with $30 mail in rebate from Iomega so it's very cheap!!
I don't know a thing about these things, but my husband (who was a systems programmer for years) thinks they're the best thing on the market. He's very pleased with it.
Speakers came in original packaging and within delivery date. Were in perfect condition and included everything that you would get if you purchased them straight from Alpine. Overall, awesome speakers for half the price you would pay at local shops.
It works with my HP laptop. But then again, it's not rocket science, so why should it not?The thing that sets the charger apart from a standard item is the rectractable cords and the different connectors.So, if you own laptops from different manufacturers, this might be a smart purchase, because the need to have so many different chargers strewn across the house will go away. I only have one laptop, so this advantage is not so much applicable to me ...The other novelty here is the retractable cords. The mechanism works fine, but I doubt that it will stand the test of time with two very active and curious toddlers in the household. Right now, it helps us to some degree, that we can m ove the cables away from the kids. The former charger quit its duties one day because the kids would always pull on the cords ...To sum it up: it works, the retractable cords are a good idea, the mechanism seems a bit flimsy, the numerous connectors are a bonus (that I really don't need).
sin duda alguna no tengopalabras para expresar lo contento que estoy con este ejemplar. alta calidad de sonido, ocupa poco espacio, una gran presencia, sin duda alguna es una exelente compra.
I am using the 4-OUTLET High Performance Powercenter to protect a HD LCD TV, PS3 and HD DVR. Even without using all the Coax and Phone protection circuits, this is good insurance against the loss of expensive components.
Have had this 32" model for about a month now, it is my first experience with an LCD TV. So far I am very pleased with the purchase. While only a 720p unit, in this form factor that resolution seems perfectly fine when viewing both HD and non-HD inputs. Also found the various connectivity options provided to be very useful in hooking up other playback devices and my home sound system.Set up of the TV was easy, documentation that came with the product was well written and useful. (As a side note, the unit came with little in the way of connectivity cabling, hence several cables for different connections had to be purchased seperately. These cables are not cheap, especially the HDMI hook-up!)Did have one problem with the TV as delivered - a choke on the power board was defective and whistled intermittently as the board warmed up. Went on the Samsung support web site and easily found information there on the issue as well as remedy instructions which were to place a repair order with Samsung to have the defective electronic component replaced. I scheduled the service on the web site, Samsung dispatched a technician from a local shop to repair it, repairs were done professionally, and have had no further issues to date.Overall a good buying and ownership experience to date!
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.
This worked well for my first build. The compound didn't come with any instructions, but I was able to obtain them on the company's site, for my particular type of CPU. I was a bit nervous about tinning my CPU with a credit card, but I got over it after awhile. They also state that it's important to fill in the grooves on the heat-sink. Mine was already smooth, but with groves to be filled, so that what I did, very carefully and obsessively I might add.I'm now a believer of this compound and their techniques, because I'm getting 19C Idle/28C with regular use on my 4.5 overclocked i5 2500K processor. I thought I put too much with all the tinning and such, but others have informed me that my temps are really good, some I a believer now.
Very good cable. Highly recommended. It connects my computer monitor with home theatre system, and works great. The sound is good and as well as video. Thank you!
I am on my third LinkSys wireless-G Model WRT54GS. The first one didn't work out of the box. After 2 hours with LinkSys tech support telling me the problem was my computer or my DSL modem, I gave up, exchanged the router for a new one and amazingly the new one worked.Two months later the router ceased to function. Again I called LinkSys, spent 2 hours with their tech support and got the same run around as the first time that I had called. Again the problem could not possibly be with their product. According to them the problem had to be my computer, my DSL modem, my ISP/DSL provider. LinkSys tech support insists that no other customers are experiencing failures of their routers.Tonight, my third router died and I cannot connect to the internet through the router either hard wired to the Ethernet port or with the LinkSys wireless card. As a matter of fact the wireless card does not even gat a "link" light. I tried to connect with another notebook computer using the built in wireless antenna and could not detect the router. I then tried to connect through the Ethernet port without success.I spent 2 hours on the phone with LinkSys tech support again tonight. After hours or changing settings and not being able to connect through the LinkSys router, the LinkSys tech again gave me the party line. "The problem has to be my computer, my DSL modem, my ISP/DSL provider. LinkSys tech support insists that no other customers are experiencing failures of their routers.I told the Tech that I was working with that I was sure that if I were to go out and buy another LinkSys router that it would work. I asked him if it did work would he agree that the one I currently have had died and is defective. I was told no; It would only prove that the problem is with my computer, my DSL modem, or my ISP/DSL provider. When I asked him to explain his reasoning, he couldn't.I give up. Doesn't any company provide support anymore or do they just try to push their problems back off on the consumer? Purchasing a LinkSys router has been the worst choice that I have ever made. I will not make that mistake again.
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Useful piece of kit, cheap and functional. I love what it lets me do. Note to Nikon: this should be a part of every decent camera kit (like the D70 kit I bought this to use with).
I bought the Muvo V100 by Creative for its ease of use: AAA battery, & drag & drop from Windows Media Player 11. The thought that I would have trouble finding the music on the player never entered my mind. If this thing had a "brain" (you know, like a user-friendly folder system?) it would be a very nice product for the price. As it is, I have only one music list that it will play most of its selections. So I will use it occasionally, butafter buying a Cadillac (My Sony NWZ-A818 Walkman, reviewed elsewhere), it's hard to go back to the little red wagon.
The camera itself is great for the price. The only thing I miss is the view finder. Tried to take pictures in Badlands Nat.Park The sun was in my face so the LCD screen was very hard to see. The pictures from the camera are great. Overall its a good deal.
My new macbook pro fit perfectly. Love the extra pocket on the outside that has ample room for my electric cord. I purchased the red and it's so pretty.
The sound reproduction was actually decent, but these were hardly "Universal fit." I have one ear slightly smaller than the other, and I thought the headband on this might help to hold the ear buds in place, but it was flimsy (picture a pipe cleaner instead of hard plastic) and the ear bud stubbornly refused to go into my ear.
This laptop cooler is probably the best on the market.I have tried other laptop coolers (which also happen to be cheaper) and they simply don't perform very efficiently like the Zalman. What's great about this unit is that it has a variable fan speed that controls both fans. Also, the air that is provided by these fans is evenly distributed throughout the bottom of any laptop (at least more so than those cheap ones with two fans just pushing air into precise locations).I would definitely recommend purchasing this product despite its seemingly high price point, you won't regret it.
Happy with the product. I bought it for my sister, cos I already owned an iPod which she saw, liked, and demanded for one.I've never used any other brand of MP3 Players, so I can really judge; but I've always believed the iPod is better, hence I stick to it. I recently purchased yet another iPod video for my Uncle. I'm craving for the new iPod with cover flow function.
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.
Pro stick duo SDs for the PSP can be bought at 1, 2, 4, and 8 gigs and probably higher and they're all generally under 20 dollars. The only thing this piece of junk is worth is to save game data. The PSP holds videos, music, entire downloaded games from PSP network, etc. I suppose if this was a dollar with free shipping I might suggest it for someone who only wanted to play games on their PSP.Don't bother, these things shouldn't even exist anymore at this data size.
I bought this set with a computer purchase at a local store. When it came time to upgrade another computer, there was no question -- head to Amazon and get the same thing. Very good sound at a low price. Audio has come a long way!
i bought this mp3 player about 6 months ago. at first it was great. now, its very disappointing. it never turns on when its supposed to. also, it is very difficult to charge. first, the device has to be turned on to charge. second, even if it is plugged in, it wont always charge. third, if the battery gets too low, it freezes the device. there have been many times when i have had the device plugged in overnite in the hopes of taking it with me the next day on a long trip. but the next morning, i find my battery is still dead, and the device is frozen.the only feature i like about this device, is the rio dj. it creates autoplaylists, based upon decade, genre, most recently transfered song, etc.this would be an excellent product, if the battery would work. but since it doesnt, its impossible to use.
Most all of the pro-sumer printers that I have seen fall short of matching that perfect glow on the computer screen.I only use matt paper for the best results on my canon. The photos you want glossy, take them to a professional service.The ITOYA 13x19 art portfolios are perfect for storing the big prints.Important--canon does a terrible job of protecting the electronics on their printers. Make sure you get an excellent surge protector.
Please note that this product is NOT from Canon. This is not a huge deal except that the attachment does not lock in place like the zoom lens or close up lens you can also purchase separately. Since it does not lock in place, it is possible (though unlikely) that the filter could twist and fall off.Most amateur photographers don't need these but for those who want the extra protection and some of the effects (especially the UV or Polarized), it is a nice addition.
I ordered a Lorex DVR (together with cameras and system and the product arrived well packaged and in good order. I carried the item to my home country and proceeded with installation. The layout of the equipment is reasonably self-explanatory and setup is relatively straightforward. Once out of the box and set up, I proceeded to do what they recommend in the manual, which is to set the time and date. This was easily enough done, but the clock simply failed to update and run. So the system shows the same time and date as I entered into it. When I went to the internet it seems like Lorex shipped a fair number of units with defective clocks, starting back in 2008!! You'd think that it would be the first thing they check, then, upon shipping a new unit in 2010. But evidently they are more interested in unloading their inventory than in having satisfied customers. I suggest buyers beware with this brand. One can buy cheap cams and set up a computer-based system for the same money or less, and the chances are that the clock on a computer wont fail. It's one thing for an article to fail after use. In this case, nobody at Lorex bothered to do any quality control. The construction of their cameras is shoddy. You can hear loose parts inside. I would think long and hard before buying their products again.
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!
For the price, this is a great adapter. Cord on it is long enough to plug in and still give me freedom to move around.
I bought this TV for my mother as a holiday gift. She is 67 years old and needed assistance in setting it up; to which I was much obliged to do. While I was lowering the TV onto the stand the TV slipped off of the stand and very nearly sliced open my finger to the bone. Suffice to say it ruined our holiday, and I guarantee that if my hand met such a misfortune that there are other people that have suffered my same fate.The back of the TV has a thin steel frame that hugs the top part of the mounting, the steel is so thin that if it is dropped on your hand be prepared for instant gouging.It is a good TV as far as the picture, however the unit itself was not designed with safety in mind. I have a 52 inch LCD Sony Bravia that was lighter to carry and easier to lower onto the stand, and has a better picture.I am hoping that my finger heals quickly; for those with the spirit of adventure feel free to look at the photos of my incident. Best of luck to all!Photos:[...]
I am very pleased with this machine. It is easy to use. The manual overall is easy to follow. A good product at a reasonable price.
Love listening to the radio in the shower - have tried several 'shower' radios over the years - so far this is by far the best. Sound quality is super - both AM and FM. And the buttons for preset stations are large and easy to locate. Don't know about the battery life yet - too soon - but since it takes D batteries I expect they will last quite a while. Could not be happier with this purchase!
Let me preface this review by saying that this is a great wall mounting bracket for your LCD TV. It is fairly easy to install with great directions. The bracket allows you to slide and tilt your tv, or lock it in.Now for the bad news... this product is recommended for the Sharp Aquos LC65D64U 65" LCD. However, it does not come with the right bolts for that TV. This poses two minor problems: You have to buy the bolts and you have to enlarge the holes on the bracket. The bolt size is M10x1.5x35mm (size, thread, length). They can be picked up at home depot (and make sure to get some M10 flat washers too). You will also need a file to enlarge the holes on the bracket (took about 10 minutes for all 4 holes).If you are planning on installing your own wall mount, the modifications should be easily within you abilities.Overall great product.
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!
This remote is a great little addition to the Camera. In an enclosed space (no sunlight) it works at least over 40ft. It's small size makes it very convenient to stow. Inexpensive too.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Installed quickly and easily. The only negetive is the $30 price tag for one mount. However, I see no reason why it won't last forwever.
This inexpensive tripod has all the features, and is reasonably stable. However it is not easy to make small adjustments when posititioning the camera. I bought this to use with a 12X zoom and trying to move the camera to a slightly right or left position or just a little up or down is not easy. If I loosen the swivel too much it isn't locked in place, if I don't loosen it enough it is really hard to move the camera in small increments. I'll try lubricating it with some silicon spray but a more expensive tri-pod may be the answer for me.If your looking for an inexpensive tripod this is a good value. Sometimes value isn't enough though.Update 5/20/12Well here it is six years later and I still have, and use, this tripod. It's not something I use often but it still works fine and looks new. I've upgraded cameras twice since buying this tripod. The tripod will hold my DSLR with my 3 pound zoom lens.I updated from 3 to 4 stars. In my case, with only occasional use (perhaps 10 days a year and only at home) it is my only tripod and has served me well. My original comments are still valid.For walking around I have a mono-pod which is much easier to carry and use.
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.
It's only... what? Fifteen bucks? If you're into night photography or self portraits at all, this is certainly with it. I mean, no camera shake, it does the job. What more do you really want out of a remote control? Just be careful if you're going the self portrait route to not let the remote be in the picture. There's a couple ways to avoid that, but really, just go ahead and get this.
Easy to assemble, with heavy base makes it very stable, durable and good design makes this a good buy. Liked it
Item was shipped to me on time and brand new in the box
I've had problems with various forms of media writing accessories (mostly with the Memorex brand)... So when it was time for me to buy my first pack of DVD-R disks, I went straight for the Verbatim.I've used this whole pack up with my new DVD-RW drive and I've had absolutely no problems. The image quality is perfect and there have been no mishaps with problematic disks.Overall, highly recommended.
Using the Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia headphone with my iPod mp3player, I have found that it has greatly enhanced the enjoymentof my music. The quality of sound is excellent, especially inthe bass-tone resonance -- frequency response:6-23,000hz. Ihave progressed from using the original iPod's earphone tothe iPod's In-Ear headphone and now this Sony's.I have heard about the Shure E20 headphone, but it costs nearly4 times as much. The Bose noise cancellation Comfort2 issomewhat more effective in noise blocking, but it costs 10times as much and does not have equal portability.Some users have complained about the Sony's unusual design inmaking the left wire strand much shorter than the right onewhich is supposed to reach your right ear from behind yourneck. For those who prefer two strands of equal length, Isuggest the use of the extension cord and be sure you push ituntil it clicks with its receptacle. Then you simply bundle upthe longer strand with a rubber band to reach the desired equal-length strands.This Sony Fontopia headphone is extremely comfortable to wearfor a long time and it fits snugly to your ears, effective inblocking out about 50% of the surrounding noise, and doesnot fall off easily from your ears as the other two earphoneswhich I have tried.After taking into full consideration of its price, portability,comfort in wearing, and sound quality, I would rank the SonyFontopia headphone #1 versus its competitors.
Neither of the items I received were Sony products although they are described as such (even with the Sony part numbers). This must explain why it is ~$20 cheaper than if you buy the real thing.The battery I received was not marked Sony. It was labeled with a part number for an equivalent battery from another manufacturer (BP-BG1, Mfg: Digital Concepts). The battery was loosely packed (with no case of its own) in the "leather" case.As for the "leather" case, it had Sony packaging (nothing like what you'll see in the store) and some paperwork, but the case itself is clearly NOT GENUINE LEATHER! The ends are not folded over when stitched making it a dead giveaway as plastic on close inspection.I actually ordered the real thing from Sony-Style with the Info-Lithium version of the battery (all they have in stock) and had it in hand with the version from Buy Accessories. The differences are obvious from the packaging to the product - anyone could tell this is not a Sony product. I feel bad for those other reviewers who mention the case does not seem like real leather yet believe it is a Sony product.I can not say for certain that every camera kit Buy Accessories delivered is not made by Sony but what I received was CERTAINLY NOT SONY! I hope this review results in at least buyer awareness and at most the seller removing this item or delivering the real thing.I gave this item/seller one star because they did end up giving a full refund - Thanks, Buy Accessories. However, this was after they tried to send me a "real" Sony battery and let me keep everything else.
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.
The description wasn't written very well at the time I purchased this item. I had a CW series laptop, and the cheap price lured me in to taking a risk to see if "C series" was compatible with my "CW series". It is not. Currently this item is rated at 4 stars, so that is what I rated, just to post this info for everyone else to see without skewing the results too much. Here is what the box label says:*Connectors: DC IN x1, USB2.0 (High/Full/Low) x3, Ethernet network connector x1, Monitor connector (VGA) x1, Monitor connector (DVI-D) x1*For use only with Sony VAIO personal computer VGN-C series.*Use the unit with an AC adapter that is compatible with your notebook. See also the manuals provided with your Sony notebook for more information*DVI function not available for use on computers with internal (shared) graphis.The item did arrive in nice, protective original packaging even though it was refurbished. It didn't look "refurbished" in any way (it wasn't scratched, didn't have grease smudges, etc). It would be an awesome deal if it would work with my laptop :)
I bought pack as a gift. The recipient loves it...very useful, plenty of room, comfortable and light weight. Just what they wanted.
I've had the D40 for about three weeks now and have taken about 400 images, which I consider 200 are keepers. In the old days this would have taken me a year or so. This DSLR is not only a great tool for picture taking but a serious production tool as well. The build quality, image quality and ergonomics are all outstanding. I've been into photography since the early 70's and have never been so impressed with a piece of gear as I am with the D40. Just simply go out and buy one - you will not regret it.
Excellent slim power surge protector. Has 8 connections and nice extra long 12ft cord which i wanted. It works great with my hdtv,ps3,dvd player, and cable receiver. Plus got the free super saver shipping and got here fast.
It took me quite a while to go through all of the stands listed here. I finally picked this one because it was metal, which meant it wasn't going to be flimsy; it was fully adjustable so it would fit my case snuggly enough to have a good grip; and it looked like it was wide enough to not be tippy. There are many comments for this stand that talked about the wingnuts not threading on easily. The problem is that the manufacturer paints the parts with the bolts in place, and the paint gets on the threads. There is really nothing wrong with the threading itself. Two of the four of mine went on just fine while the other two were a tight fit. It was a simple matter of gripping the wingnut with a pair of pliers and screwing the nuts on until they get really tight then backing them off a bit to clear the threads then screwing it back down again. Repeat this until you get them all the way down. It really wasn't a big deal. That aside, it works great, holds my case well, and rolls easily even on my carpet. I'd definately recommend it.
Great quality for a great price!I've found no detectable loss of sound quality, and the memory is expandable-compare this feature alone to units costing 3-5 times as much ie: iPod.Delivery was timely. I'd recommend this product & seller!
I have owned a Magellan for many years and always had problems getting a signal in the woods. Every time I really needed it, I couldn't get a signal. I purchased the Garmin GPS60 for snowmobiling. The base map, of course, doesn't even show most of the streets in the city I live in. I purchased the Topo US 24k Great Lakes map and overlayed the snowmobile tracks and it was fantastic!I would have rated it a 5 but the screen is impossible to read while I'm moving because of it's size. I have to stop to read it.
I bought this for myself for Christmas and absolutely love it. As an owner of 600+ CDs, I was tired of lugging around two cases back and forth to work full of CDs, only to want to listen to one I didn't bring. So 80 gb of space is ideal for me. Now I'm never without any CD in my collection, with plenty of space on the hard drive to spare.Only (slight) problem I've had is the freezing issue. However, it's never frozen on me during playback, just twice as I connect it to load songs on. But it's still not that big a problem to warrant docking a star rating. Enjoy!
After getting several years of use from my Palm Professional, I decided to get a new PDA. My main motivation was to get a better display, and a USB connection to cut down on the synch times.I looked at Windows CE devices, Palm, Handspring, and Sony. I saw few devices I hated, and several I really liked. My searching finally narrowed down to the Handspring Edge and Pro versions. This was mostly based on wanting the Springboard slot (Springboard seems to have the most devices and lower cost), faster processor (I was tired of slow searches on my Palm Professional and looking to trade up), rechargable batteries (I was used to more than a month of use on AAA's, but who wants to by batteries anymore?). Friends of mine that bought Windows CE devices complained about short battery life, complex to use, and price. The Sony devices have unbelievably good screens and some neat features, but Sony uses the memory stick slot which has little support.Color is nice looking on some models, but I can't justify the price for them. I can buy a whole computer for the price of some PDAs.In the end, I went with the Handspring Pro because of good price (mine was $[money] from CompUSA) and no one had the Edge version in stock. The extra 8M of memory made me stop thinking about the thicker form factor.I synch my Pro with my laptop running Franklin Covey planner (which came with PalmOS synching software). The Handspring Pro comes with a conduit tool for synching to Outlook, but I find Franklin Planner better for my work. I also have purchased the folding keyboard, and now my Handspring Pro has become my portable computer for business trips. With the Keyboard, I can use it for typing meeting notes, Email, and other typical laptop things while traveling, and I can use it while sitting in a coach airplane seat. You can't open a laptop on a plane anymore! I've been away as much as 5 days already with heavy use, and the Pro has enough battery life and memory to go that long without synching!For someone not looking for color, and wanting long battery life, and lots of room for additional apps and expansion, I think the Handspring Pro is a great way to go.(I'd have given 5 stars if the Pro was as thin as the Edge)
Mine lasted all of 2 years and now it has stopped working. Up until now, I have never had a receiver last less than 7 years, so I am a little peeved. I ordinarily have good luck with Sony products, so I am fairly disappointed that this receiver died so soon. And FYI, I keep all of my electronics on surge protectors...
Regarding the previous negative review, I would be pissed too if the lamp blew that early on, but that can happen to any projector. Just like any electronics, there can always be a dud. I understand their frustration, but this is a 1st class projector.The lamp life is actually 3000 hrs in economode, and the projector is extremely bright for watching DVDs in this mode even on a 110 inch screen. The lamp life is probably rated a little bit longer than the average projector.A positive for indoor viewing, is this projector has a very short throw which is great for smaller rooms with big screens. A negative is it would be difficult to ceiling mount, so this is really just a coffee table or floor projector. But it's primary function is portability.The portability and "Wow" factor for showing movies outdoors is great. Imagine your neighbors faces when you have a 7 ft wide movie on the side of your house. The built in speakers are suprisingly good for their size. This is a great projector for taking on a vacation where you have lots of downtime to catch up on movies.Another major plus, is the built in DVD player allows for a digital to digital display of the video which would require an HDMI or DVI connection on an ordinary projector. So no need to spend $50-$100 on a cable.Compared to many higher end business projectors, the contrast is quite good and brightness is great. For the money this projector is a bargain, especially if the DVD player holds up for a few years.It even comes with a nice carrying case and decent remote.First impression is 5 stars.
The product is excellent, great quality and ease of use. But, how can prints be 29cents each when the pack costs $169?? That is ridiculous. The easyshare printer dock is supposed to make things easier! I will go to Walmart and get my prints.
Love it...light weight, plenty of room for all my camera equipment! Cant go wrong for this price!
A must for iPhone users on the go, easy to use, compact. I wish it would come with a retractable cord.
I needed a microphone for a NHD documentary for school and I was on a budget. Good thing I found this. Nice quality and sturdy build even if it looks fragile.. only problem was there were a lot of spots where I recorded with air bursts that would happen sometimes when we took a breath when recording or when we put emphasis on a word. Other than that, fine product .
I LOVE my Zune. Friends with iPods are jealous. They wish they had waited for the Zune. It has more options and iPod owners perfer the screen and menu size of the Zune and that the Zune also gets the radio. I HIGHLY recommend this product.
I do not know what happen, but this hard drive is over $ 100 with the case and it seems do not require signature. My package just disappear!!!!!! Why it notes that have already delivery!!!!!! I will never buy anything from this Store!!!!!!!!!!
Good cable, well insulated and shielded. The audio jack built is well worth the extra dollar to not have to pull another cable.
bought for me, it's good product. rest of the words for amazon 20 counts one two three four five six seven eight nine ten
This plate, which mounts on the bottom of the camera/body, fits the Slik Pro 300DX, Pro 330DX, Pro 340DX and Pro 500DX tripods. [...]If you have only 1 camera, one of these plates comes with the previously listed tripods, ergo you need to purchase this plate only if you have multiple devices that you want to quick-mount (or if you somehow lost the plate that came with the tripod)... e.g. so you would not need to unscrew and remount the plate to switch cameras.
Roughly $70 for 2 gig and a voice recorder with great sound. I am happy with this purchase. As a long time Mac user you might expect that I would be like eveyone else and get an ipod. I bought this primarily for working out. It serves its purpose wonderfully and I don't see why I would want to spend more given what I am using it for.I like the fact that it uses a AAA battery instead of a proprietary rechargable. $5 got me a package of 4 nimh rechargables and it runs something like 20 hours on 1. I have had it a month so far. Have recharged the batteries once and am on my second go around on 1 of the 4.Creative goes out of their way to make things difficult for Mac users. That said, if you set itunes to import as .mp3 or .wav (I don't like .wav) you can drag your playlists right over to the muvo.You have to set up your own folders and you may have to rename the song titles as the muvo plays in alpha order within a folder. However, if you can handle this kind of basic file organization, or don't care which order your songs play, this unit will work fine for you regardless of what operating system you use.I currently have 4 different 1 hour workout folders, a book on mp3, and another 8 hours or so in 4 or 5 different folders orgainized more by genre that I primarily play in the car through a fm transiver to the car stereo. All that in the size of a pack of gum!Can't speak to the software as I wouldn't use windows software with it.Perhaps if money were no object I would get an iPod nano. However, money is an object and while the ipod interface may be nicer, it is certainly not that difficult to manage the mp3 files with this unit. Plus, I still like the AAA vs proprietary battery and the built in voice recorder.My bottom line is that the sound quality is good, it works, gets good battery life. The down side is that the documentation is in a proprietary Windoze format that I would have to go through more effort than it is worth to read, the interface is clunky, it doesn't display the artist or album tiltle only the song title. However, for my purposes and given the fact that I am comfortable with computer file management, the plusess far outweigh the negatives.Wade
I bought this camera because it was small, light and pretty cheap, but I soon regretted it. The pictures at first were all right, although it took forever to recharge the flash, and it's really annoying. Then another thing happened, there were some pictures where some color were changed, specially red turned into purple, making very odd pictures. Although, it only happened a few times so I though I could live with it. Finally, less than six months after I bought the camera, it went nuts! The LCD screen is blurry and the lens protector won't close after a turn it down. I have taken good care of it. Good thing I still have the warranty, but still I don't recommend anybody buying this camera, go fo the other brands: Olympus, Sony, etc. I have not had problems with those
Purchased TV about 6 weeks ago. Not easy to navigate for setup, but after spending considerable time figuring this out, it worked out well. Called tech support on two occasions and I had to deal with people that you could only understand about every fourth word. Somehow with the language barrier I got most of what I was after. Manual was also difficult to understand. The TV has an excellent picture, good sound. Overall a good buy.
I've had this item for a few weeks now and I must say I really wasn't expecting such a quality product for such a low price.For those of you that are not able to get 5.1 surround sound from this unit, fyi;Most HD television sets actually downgrade 5.1 to 2.1 when transferring audio from one external device to another.For example,If you've connected an xbox360 to the hdmi port and then output the audio from the television via the digital optical out to areceiver, it will only be in 2.1 with many televisions. You would have to connect the xbox directly to the converter and then theconverter directly to the receiver.Many HD televisions only output 5.1 surround sound from their own tuners.I've connected my xbox360 and PS3 optical outs directly to the converter with a splitter and then from the converter to the audio receiver.Perfect 5.1 surround sound with no degradation and no latency issues in the audio transfer whatsoever.I've experienced no warm up at all with the converter, it is always room temp and I have a signal running through it up to 14 hours a day.Maybe I just got lucky and got a good one, but hey; its only $15. It's worth a shot considering the cost of an alternative.
We ordered the replacement battery for our company's APC unit. After searching on the internet and contacting the local battery supplier I found this one. It was easy to install and had our APC unit back up and running like a charm.
Amazing product. The cd becomes clean and new like almost immediately. Great product
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!
Well it's black and it's Epson...So it's perfect.I will be buying more soon if it stay's at this great price.
I was very pleased. The one addition I got was the eyecup. I and thinking of upgrading to a E-Volt 510 because of image stabilization.Very good color, very good exposure, very good control, very good with studio flash (using adapter in hotshoe). Does well under available "darkeness". I was very impressed by low light performance, but a faster lens would be helpful there.Overall Excellent.
A great keyboard and mouse. If you tap the mouse on your desk then it splits the windows in a vista-esque manner. If I read the manual then it probably would have told me but we all know what really happens with manuals! I'm using this to replicate the setup that I have in the office at home. Works perfectly at a pretty reasonable price.
TOTAL waste of your money to purchase this. You have to send the appliance back for repairs, which takes 7 days there, 7 days before evaluation, and 7 days return. Add another five days for parts. You pay for shipping to them to boot! Assumes that they actually get your appliance in one piece as well, which did not happen for me. DO NOT buy this.
I am absolutely shocked at the bad reviews for this product. I have had this and use it constantly for about 2 years. When I first got this, one of my kids accidentally cracked the screen, I called Sandisk customer support and they sent me a new one, which I received in 3 days. Then I had a problem with it and called customer support again, I had to update the firmware, which they talked me through. THEN my player was sitting in water for a couple of hours, the back of it was soaked. It STILL WORKED!, and is still working as well as when I received it. Yesterday I had the same problem with the firmware, which I called customer support for again, and they walked me through it. If your player just stops working call 1-866-SANDISK, they are wonderful. I love the way the sansa works, it is very easy to use. I just ordered the sansa view 16 GB mp3 player and I am going to give my son the Sansa e270. You can get it for about $170 which is a great price for 16 GB. I can't wait! There is a vehicle charger available for the Sansa e270. It is $29.95. Just search for it on Amazon. Amazing product, I have had absolutely no unresolvable problems with it or with customer support! 5 stars for sure. Love it! 2 years and still going strong. I feel like it will work forever! GREAT product!
Price was reasonable and the reception at the racetrack was excellent. Was able to tune into all of the driver frequencies and also the radio and TV broadcasts while at the track. Paired with my NASCAR Racing Headset and my race day experience was complete. I used to borrow a friend's scanner but always felt I had to worry that something would happen to it - now I have my own. Couldn't be happier
the only difference i see between this cable and the ones at best buy is the extra cash in my wallet
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.
I wish I could give it zero stars. I works about 5 percent of the time, just enough to make me think I can fix it. I called customer support and they told me it was my computer. I rebuilt my computer and it still fails with a fresh build. I think it will only reliably work with certain brands of SD cards.
I purchased my Rio Cali about 10 months ago and I love it. I was looking for a player with the following qualities:- DURABLE ( I am a klutz and drop everything often)- Expandable Memory- Easy to use- Could be easily carried while jogging / working outFor what I was looking for in a player, the Cali was a perfect fit. Especially the durablity! I have dropped this player more times than I can count, on various surfaces and have not had the slightest problem with it. Several times, after a very hard drop, the SD card would move a bit and I would have to take it out and put it back in. That is the only thing that has ever occured after dropping it.I find the player itself very easy to use, the play/stop/ff/rewind controls are very easy to control without looking at the player thanks to the toggle. The playlists, radio tuner, stopwatch, etc are all easily used as well.I have not had any problems with my SD cards with this device (I've read other reviews discussing this). I have never formatted a card, I simply plugged it in and used it.I should note, I always use the Rio software when putting music on the device, simply because I'm big on playlists. Also, I keep my music in WMA format.I have used Windows Media Player to drop music on the device and on the card without any problems, but I couldn't change my playlists with Windows Media Player, so I went back to using the Rio software.I use this player everywhere now: in the car (with an FM transmitter), working out, hiking, travelling and it has proved a great MP3 player.
it is agreat product. Iam enjoying it a great deal. Thank you for a great product.
This is a well made good quality bag. It holds my 30D with 3 lenses with room to spare, and has plenty of compartments for other accessories. Very good quality for a very reasonable price.
This is the sharpest telephoto lens I have ever owned. For wildlife photography there is nothing even close to it for the price.
I purchased my m505 to replace a Handspring Visor Deluxe.What I like:* I love the size/shape - ergonomics in general. When I first saw the m505 I was a little disappointed that Palm didn't do something to differentiate it in appearance from the V/Vx. But after only a few days with my m505, I discovered that Palm pretty much reached perfection with the V/Vx design. If you want a small/sleek PDA (which I do), this is the one to get.* It's expandable with MultiMediaCards and Secure Digital cards. These cards (well, not the SD cards yet!) are readily available and they're fairly cheep - plus they're very small. I considered the Handspring Edge but in my opinion, their expansion approach is terrible - you need that huge plug-in module hanging off the back before you can use the expansion cards. This destroys the ergonomics of the unit. I mainly want expansion to add memory, the approach the m505 (and m500) takes is much better because it gives you all the memory you [probably] want while maintaining the size/shape of the unit.* The new processor seems to be pretty speedy. While I haven't performed any actual benchmark tests, I did put my Visor Deluxe and my m505 side-by-side and tapped the same application at the same time. I tried this with several applications (form Datebook, to Vindigo, to a Acrobat file) - the m505 was the clear winner. However, be advised that several PDAs use the same processor as the m505, so choose wisely.* The battery life seems to be pretty good - even with the backlight on all the time.What I don't like:* Like many people, I'm disappointed with the screen - it is rather dim. The backlight improves it to acceptable. The Handspring Prism clearly has a superior screen - but you pay for it in terms of size. Since I use the backlight almost all of the time, it would be nice if the unit would default to using the light whenever it's turned on (without having to hold the power button for a second or two or doing the swipe on the screen).* Memory management for data stored on MultiMediaCards. Applications will not run directly from the expansion card. That is, if you run an application on the card it will first copy itself to the system memory and run from there. This clearly has limitation both in terms of size of applications and your usage of the system memory. It also seems like some applications can't be transferred to the card (e.g., Vindigo). But on the positive note, you can store read-only databases on the card (and access them directly from the card). Of course you'll need software to accomplish this (I use MSMount).* The price is a little high for the improvements over the Vx.Why I bought the m505 instead of something else:Before purchasing my m505 I also considered: Visor Edge, m500, iPaq and Sony Clie PEG-N710C. I quickly passed on the iPaq because of it's larger size and because it was geared more towards entertainment -- and that's not what I want a PDA for. Also, I really didn't care for the Windows operating system. I then passed on the Edge because it's small/sleek size is destroyed when you use expansion cards. I considered the new Sony Clie until I read more specs - particularly its size. Also, the Sony is more of an entertainment handheld - with it's mp3 capabilities (I have no interest in an mp3 player). So I was left with the m500 and m505 - I chose the m505 because of its color screen. Despite the m505's marginal color performance, I'd probably make the same choice. While not great, I believe it is slightly better than the m500's monochrome display. For my wants and needs in a PDA, I don't believe there is a perfect one out there - currently, I believe the m505 is as close as I'm going to get.
Received item very quickly. Wallet is well made, roomy enough to include literature and of good quality. Price is reasonable too. Will buy this one again.
We were looking for a scanner to archive our family photos, and to act in conjunction with our laser printer as a copy machine. This scanner exels at both. Even at high resolution settings, the scanner is very quick, and is very easy to use. You cannot beat it in this price range. A real bargain
Product gets great test reviews from multiple sources, and is much cheaper than the next level detector, the Escort 9500. Having owned three Beltronics detectors recently, have learned that the audio out circuit is subject to issues if you use an audio out cord for another speaker, or for connecting to a motorcycle communications system. Best make VERY sure you have the right cord connectors, as the slightest electrical problem will fry the audio out circuit.Detector in use on the road is superb, and the buyer should simply leave the many optional setting alone and use at the factory default settings.
After much consideration and reading almost every review available for the 24-70L, I dropped the hat and bought one. I was so excited; I could barely wait to get it. Upon my first few shots, I thought I had made the right choice and a good investment (After all $1300 on a camera lens is an investment, right?) Started to notice on anything off of 70mm (60mm-24mm), my subjects seemed blurry and out of focus. Begin the testing. This lens back focused anything but 70mm every after micro adjusting it. For some reason, when I used my 430ex flash and the AF assist on it, it was even worse. BTW I have a 50D. I am not talking barely back focusing.....I am talking feet! Did forum and internet searching and found many, many post about the same issues and how some had been able to correct by having Canon (Adjust it). So I sent it to Canon. Comes back confirming the issue and they replaced the Collar and tested. Well, that is nice, but still did it! Sent the lens back as defective for a replacement. Amazon, BTW was extremely helpful with this. Got my replacement within 2 days. Did side by side comparisons and the replacement was better. Still the issue was there. A few suggestions were to focus at 70mm, then zoom to what I want and shoot. This works! But, call me silly, for $1300 this is BS! I requested to exchange the 24-70L with a 17-55mmIS. Let me tell you how happy I am with it. The WOW factor was instant with it and the sharpness is incredible. Every shot, consistantly in focus and IQ is just....wonderful! This is the lens for the crop body camera, don't even waste your time on the 24-70L, for a 2.8 wide zoom, this is THE lens.Update 2-2010 - Just love this lens! The more I use it, the better I like it. Now I have a new problem though: Deciding which of my keepers to delete.....
Don't waste your money even 99c. It only causes you headache and frustration. I don't understand why Sams carries this.The first time I tested it I entered the street name and it did take me to that street. That was it. Driving on that street it kept on telling me "Turn left then turn left", and then "Turn right then turn right". To where? Who knows?Entering the street number and address to test it the second time whatever I entered was just there. It didn't tell you it could NOT find it. There is no enter button, and no feed back from the program. What a good program! That's what happened when I entered my parents' address (build more than 20 years ago).The third time we entered my friend's address (build around 5 years ago), it could NOT find it either.Also, it takes a QUITE while for the gps to get its signal.I went to the manufacture web site to down load the new software and it now could give you some feed back like "No match" to let you know it can't find the address. Also now it can find my parents' address but still tells me I am there even if I am still 2 miles away.Yesterday, my girl friend and I tested it again driving from my house to my parents' one (about 5 miles apart). I could get to my parents' house while it haven't yet found the location of the destination.This is the worse electronic device I have ever used.
The magnetic lens (both telephoto and wide angle) is a terrific idea, small, easy to use, convenient. The only down sides are that the lasso, which acts sort of as a safety strap, is not very secure and the lens can easily pull away, and 2. The user needs to be careful not to extend the camera's built in telephoto lens so that part of the picture becomes blackened at the corners. But, that's easy to avoid, and these inexpensive devices make a wonderful addition to a small, compact camera.
As soon as I received my Linksys WRTSL54GS, I flashed it with the OpenWRT firmware... and my device works great. It's been running for 3 wks now since I've bought it, with no problems. I did not attempt to use Linksys' OEM firmware, which other reviewers have noted is not very good.I am irked that it is much more expensive than the Linksys WRT54GL, but the extra RAM, flash memory (useful for OpenWRT), and USB port were worth it for me. You're not going to break any speed records with the device's 266 MHz processor, but the ability to access disks over a network without the need of another full-blown computer is extremely convenient.It has only one antenna, but most real-world tests show that two antennas are not necessarily better, The antenna is unfortunately non-removable, unlike the WRT54GL, so you cannot easily replace it with another.All in all a great, more versatile WRT54GL alternative.
This camera is a good started to digital camera owners. Picture transfer is very easy however a little on the slow side. The biggest downside to this camera is it eats batteries, however it just takes regular batteries so they are easy to obtain.
Hey I just bought this keyboard and mouse combo. The box, CD and manual says Windows 98 and later. It installed OK, and it went to the web to get the latest version of the software/drivers. Upon restart however nothing worked from the Kensington keyboard or mouse or the inbuilt keyboard and trackpad on my laptop - alarm bells ringing at this point.Nothing when I hooked up my trusty old USB keyboard and mouse despite several hard-restarts.No response on Kensington's tech support "Please call back etc etc"Their website makes no mention of this item/combo - so I couldn't even download a separate installer for it.I had to F8 & boot up from a previous restore point.As a result it gets no votes - wouldn't work! Vista users you have been warned. I have used tons of legacy gear through my work which only comes or has available Win98 drivers and they have all worked thus far - this wireless desktop being the exception.
This mouse clicks twice when you press the button once (and no, I didn't set the software to do it.) Everything else is great but unless you want that- don't buy it!
wow.. i bought mine for 4.99. these are amazing.. for a low price they rock i would compare it to the headbanger earsubs.. they are even gold plated for only 4.99. it was an amazing deal i couldn't resist
What a great buy! I initially purchased it from Dell in a "bundle" and it cost me over $100...I returned it and purchased from Amazon for about $23. Now Amazon will always be the place I go to first!
This camera really is a waterproof pocket camera, and it removes worries of rain, sand, mud, or other substances getting into the camera and ruining it. Its very carefree in that way. Unfortunately, it does such a lousy job of exposing, focusing, and capturing that in place of your worry about rain damage is your new worry about capturing that special moment.I love virtually everything about this camera....except the lousy picture quality. The camera looks great, feels nice, is easy to use, starts up quickly, and is of course waterproof. It fits easily in a pocket and the battery lasts for a reasonably long period of time. It even comes with a nice padded belt case. But after you have seen the results, all you will be thinking about as you frame that next shot is if you'll get home and discover the picture you just took is so bad its unusable.Outside of bright, direct sunlight, I would guess that 50% of the images from this camera are sub-standard. And half of those are so bad they are unusable. If you can live with those odds and you need a pocket camera that is waterproff, then you will like this camera. I honestly have had better, more consistent shots from a 2MP Fuji camera from 2001 than I have with the Optio.
This was as described. I was looking for a case that had some portfolio pockets and I didn't pay enough attention to the description. I really like the case and I use it but I still am looking for an iPad case exactly like this one with bigger pockets. I get papers in meetings that I want to carry with me during the day until I get home and can scan for later reference.
I don't know how people take pictures that require oneself to be in them without it. I hated having to set the timer and run, then having to do it all over again for a retake. Works flawlessly on my D90.
Note the Athlon processor and VIA chipsets - on the system board - have shown problematic with this device. If you do not have these, there is question - in my tests - that this is the best USB WiFi client on the market. It provides greater range than the others and is very easy to install and configure. The software, however, does not support WPA so you will need to use a third-party wpa supplicant (understood as client) or the built-in Windows XP WZC (wireless zero configuration).The device is fast, reliable and compatible. I tested it with thirteen different access points, as I do all client devices I test, and it worked with all of them and provided approximately the same throughput. This device is not as fast as the buffalo cardbus wifi clients, but if you're using a desktop and don't want to plug in a PCI card, this is about the best way to go.I hope this helps you make your decision.Tom Carpenter, Wireless# Author, Father, Husband, Techno-Geek
When I bought this item,it said I am eligible for the free shipping, but I don't know why it still charges me some extra money
Reduces reflections magically and really does sharpen colors. I definitely recommend this. The only problem is that, if you normally like to manually focus, you have to switch the lens to automatic focus before adjusting the polarizer or else you'll lose your focus! Turning the polarizer will also turn the focus unless it's in the automatic function.*it is very hard to take off your lens though. and you cannot tighten it loosely or else it'll unscrew as you turn the polarizer so you kind of have to tighten it onto your lens all the way
I put them in a distance around 50 feet from each other, and there are 3 walls between them , and the image quality is 100%.
My 2-year-old son streaked a dirty hand down my new LCD HDTV. When I regained consciousness I grabbed the cleaning kit. Totally clean - like new. It works on my TV, laptop and desktop LCD. I love this stuff.
After reading review after review of printers in my price range I finally decided on this printer. I am extremely impressed. Quality of ouput is amazing. Ease of use astonishing. It's only drawback is it is a "color ink eater", but what printer out there isn't?? I would highly recommend this printer!
The product is very good, easy to use, comfortable and marvellous sound. The only drawback is the audible hiss it produces when the reception conditions are not the best.
It's the best purchase I've ever made (about computer parts) I was looking for that specific CD-ROM drive and finally I found it and I'm very happy about that. Compaq CD-ROM drive 16x-IDE is the best. I recommend that CD-ROM drive to everyone!
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).
We have several of these Case Logic cases. They protect our two Zune MP3 players and our WD Passport HDD's. They are the right size for both mobile protection functions, and at a great price point too. I highly recommend the Case Logic HDD case.
I LOVE this stuff! I've been struggling with removing the remnants of labels and price tag stickers for years until someone told me about GooGone. I was skeptical until I tried it and now I wish I heard about it years ago. It seems to even take labels off paper without damaging the paper (ok, it does leave behind a little stain, but sometimes that's better than the label goo--test it first).
Two months ago I couldn't even say &quot;Digital Camera&quot;. Like most everyone I searched for info on the internet. After looking and studing for a couple of months I chose the Polaroid PDC 1100. I have been extremely pleased. Less than fifteen minutes out of the box I shots my first photos. The camera is an excellent buy for the first time digital user. Everything you need is included even the batteries. The manual is concise and easy to understand. The only reason I did not give the camera five stars is the software is not quite as powerful as I would liked to have seen. I was not able to rename the .jpeg files to make them easier to use. I did purchase another software...and it does everything I wanted, plus the other software had a...rebate so in essence it was free. The 1100 is an exceptional buy...from Polaroid (and) made my purchase a very pleasant experience.
I've been using a spaceball for about 7 years, and can't live without one. I bought this one for my home. At approximate $55, this is an incredible price for something that makes my job a lot easier. Movement is smooth and precise. The installation is simple and works flawlessly with SolidWorks. One negative, it doesn't work with most browsers, so check the 3dconnexion website for a driver/compatability list.
Easy to use with it had a cover to keep the batteries in when traveling
It works. It cost less than I could find it in a store around here. It arrived promptly.
THIS IS NOT OUR FIRST EXCURSION INTO HANDHELD SCANNERS.....I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT, VENDOR AND HOW QUICKLY IT WAS SHIPPED.
Needed cheap speakers for my son's hand me down PC. He's playing kid games - Reader Rabbit, Jump Start, Backyard Sports- that sort of thing. Also, occasionally watching a DVD on the PC (Hey I grew up with a 8 inch TV. He can sure watch a movie on a 17" monitor). These work fine for this.Do you need high fidelity surround sound for your music and heavy duty gaming? Skip these. And if you even considered these $25 speakers for that, you don't know what you are looking for. But for everyday, simply want to get sound out of my computer use, these are a fine solution. (...)If you understand what you are going to get from these low priced speakers, you won't be disappointed. If you expect anything more, spend more money.
I only connected two monitors to it. A normal flat panel PC monitor and a projector. Neither of the two pictures were clear. Fuzzy and slightly washed out. I'll be sending this back.
Order this to try and save on money since I didnt need a whole lot of outlets, I pluged my computer to it and TV. On a full battery It was able to run for about 5-10mins with my 32' CRT tv and 19' LCD monitor + comp. Good enough for me to power down the computer, would last longer if the TV was off im sure.
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.
The cables work great. Very clear picture. Fast shipping. I am very satisfied and I highly recommend this product.
The lens was received from the third party in the time promised. So far, I am quite satisfied with the lens.
This is the "if it ain't broke don't fix it..." the title says it all... my second Delorme the one they fixed was great...too bad you guys don't have your own little consumers guide..all life is going to Vegas ..but sometimes it pains when you not only lose but are left with SH.....C Corcoran
I bought these specifically because of the mounting bracket design. I did not want to make any cutouts and brackets lock on my boat rail. It's sort of a half ass install cause the wires are showing around the outside. I have four speakers and so far the brackets and speakers are fine, this way was way easier to install, they sound awesome.
After reading how spikes and drops in line voltage can shorten the life of electronics, particularly computers, I purchased this line conditioner and it is so simple to use, just plug it in and plug your machine into it.I like how a more uniform current will protect my computer since I use it a lot and I also noticed that there is no more annoying "Pop!" from my computer speakers when someone flips a light switch on or off in the next room, which used to happen before I got the Tripp Lite.
As others have said, the sound quality on these headphones is superb at this price point. Sennheiser knows how to make a great sounding headphone! Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon is what I use to compare speakers or headphones, and it sounds like it is supposed to. Actually very surprising for the price.I'm mainly reviewing these in order to add the following info to the prior reviews. The Sennheiser PC 151, connected using a Headset Buddy connector, works great on my Blackberry 8300. I was having trouble with bluetooth devices disconnecting and reconnecting during conference calls, so I decided to start using a wired headset. I bought the Headset Buddy connector and tried a headset that I had lying around, an old iHome IH-H410UR. Other people on my conference calls were complaining about lots of static and distortion. I called another number of mine and left a message, and I see what they were complaining about. It was as if the mic was sending out too strong of a signal and being clipped somewhere along the line. So I decided to give a better headset a try. With the Sennheiser PC 151 (connected via the Headset Buddy connector to my Blackberry 8300), this is not a problem. It sounds fabulous on the receiving end, and on my end as well.The headset is pretty comfortable so far, for hour long calls. I'm not sure I'd want to wear them all day but an hour at a time is ok for me.
Still a great camerra if but you like bad cameras. I docked the dock by the dock. Hickory dickory dock. The camera is good, but I wish I could still write.I think that the batteries should give it power, but I only had it for two days.Sometimes it fits in my pants.this is a good camera unless you like good cameras then you should consider buying a different one one that is better or people will hate you everywhere
Very nice cable with good screws and connections. I used it often, before one fateful day. My friend asked to borrow it and I never saw it again. Se la ve. I still have his copy of God of War 2 for PS2 for collateral!
If I'd read these reviews I'd have second thoughts about buying an Irock. I'm glad I didn't. I'm currently listening to music from my satellite TV channel over my home stereo system via Irock -- great -- and no commercials! I've also used it to pipe stations from my laptop to the same system -- and as &quot;wireless headphones&quot; for the satellite TV. I'm getting an easy 20 foot range through partitions, etc., and have listened to it on a couple of other table radios. I did pick up a 3v DC adapter from Radio Shack -- and it solves the battery &quot;problem&quot; for my use. (I'd been using NiMh batteries). Although we're in a metropolitan area -- and have a PBS station at 88.5 -- I'm using 88.1 on the Irock and have experienced no interference. To be honest I haven't tried it in a car yet (and probably won't!) but, for me, it's a great -- and inexpensive -- addition to my array of gadgets! (Even my wife agrees!)
Original HP Ink in Sealed Packs.Expired, but works.Can be refilled as per Refill Packs available for this cartridge.
Rec'd battery within delivery time indicated and charged the battery and used it on a very important photo shoot and the battery work like a charm and continues to work. I have not charged the battery and that has been over two weeks ago
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!mind blowinghats off to logitech for this productu dont need a music system if u have these.....buying these should be no brainer...............u will be ecstatic to hear the sound quality its a5000 watt producti love these speakers im glad i bought emwow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased this to connect my radio scanner to my computer. The USB driver installation was quick and simple. I plugged in my radio scanner and it was immediately found by my computer. Very happy with my purchase.
I am so pleased with this camera bag. After purchasing a few others only to be disappointed I have finally found the perfect bag for me. I have room for my Canon XSi body with the 18-35 lens attached. I also have room for 3 other lens, my flash ring, extension tubes, lens hood & cleaning kit. I can expand the front of the bag to accomodate my 100-400 lens as well. I love the fact the bag opens from the top thus avoiding the chance for the lenses to fall out. I rate this bag as excellent!
Antenna was a good replacement for my stock SIRIUS that went bad after a few months. Almost identical except for a plastic adapter on the plug that I had to remove.
I have used many speakers in my life but this system really packs a punch(not to mention the ease of setting up) The SOUND QUALITY from this Sweet Little system amazes all my friends and co-worker when just hooked to my laptop (Music and DVD's) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND IT WILL BE NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
This popular reliable upgradeable router lacks the memory, speed and performance of other routers. Compare to wireless-n routers that have upgradeable firmware supported by third-parties instead.
Prior to ordering, I read some reviews that said this product was not equivalent to the "same product" in the stores. But, because I trust the products sold by Amazon, I went ahead and tried. The price was just too good! Well, when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is...and that expression was never truer than with this product. Each cartridge lasted about 1/4 of the time that the "same" cartridge from the store worked...and there were print quality issues throughout the short lives of both cartridges, as well.I've seldom regretted a purchase from Amazon, but this is definitely the exception! Amazon, how do I get my money back on this? It is definitely not worthy of your name. And how can a product that is so obviously inferior to the identically packaged ones in the store be allowed to sell?
Great product delivered in a timely manner w/free delivery. Very nice retractable screen that provides a good picture without losing light. Need a dark room to view but I think that has to do with my projector. Not much glare so good for direct viewing.
Fine for what we needed it for. Husband hooking up new horn on his motorcycle and or course extra stuff is needed to complete the installation.
Great Cisco brand item. It worked immediately and as advertised, and without shutting down the production switch. Even though we are accustomed to fiber SFPs this one did exactly what we wanted.
Just as advertised. Installation went well. I like the security features. I used Linksys as a wired router and I am glad I stayed with this manufacturer.
While everyone might own an Apple IPod, I prefer creative. My first MP3 player was Creative and I liked it because you didnt need a computer to transfer files. Plus, Creative actully gives you the tools to work the player. I was shopping for Apple IPods and found out you needed to buy the charger separate. This player only comes in white, I would have prefered anther color. Anther problem was after I bought the player, Wal Mart was selling it for almost twenty dollars less. Needless to say I was very upset. I enjoy Creative products alot, despite my other two reviews. I like how the MP3 player slides out and just plugs right in. So if you want to save a ton of money, pick up one of these players. You wont be disappointed.
I had a couple of other Midi 2 USB Cables and none work as well as this particular Model. Great buy - Price is Excellent for this Product
I have an Olympus 750 and it fits this case just right. The strap, when open, reveals an opening in the case that allows you to push the camera out of the case from the bottom. Camera slides in and strap lays on top. Good leather and stitching. All hardware is top notch. The magnetic closure on the strap is strong and easy to open and close. The loop on the back fits most mens belts, including the bigger leather ones with the novelty buckles.The memory cards slots are for square and not rectangular memory like Olympus uses but I do not carry extra memory cards. I do carry an extra battery, but not in the case. This is a camera holster and it is sweet.
I don't know how this bag managed to get almost 900 positive reviews. I was shocked when I opened the box and saw the actual size of this bag. I have two bags now to carry my gear and was looking for something I could pack most of my equipment in for day trips. This bag is smaller than one of the bags I was replacing. My 5D Mark II with the 24-70 f/2.8 L lens attached takes 1/3 of the space of this bag alone. Also as others have noted either remember to zipper around to the bottom every time or safety pin one end of the zipper at the bottom to force you to remember or you'll have your equipment falling out if you zipper both to the top. Not a bad bag but just don't expect it to be nearly as large as it seems on Amazon.
This tiny (the picture makes it look much larger than it really is) device was probably the simplest add-on I've ever plugged into my computer. Windows XP immeadiately recognized the device and loaded the driver. I entered the WEP code, the network name, and that was it. The computer that this device serves is in the kitchen, and is surrounded by appliances. The wireless router is about 75 feet away on the same floor. The connection speed is almost always at 11mbs and the connection quality is always &quot;very good.&quot; I cannot stress enough how simple setup was for this device!
I had accidentally dropped my ipod a few times but each time afterwards it went on playing as if nothing happened. Finally a few weeks ago it suddenly froze and stopped working. All attempts later to charge it, connect it to the computer, or restore it failed (including looking into apple's website for help). I called for assistance with my AppleCare and the person I spoke to was knowledgeable and amiable, and I had no anxious feelings because I knew I was protected. The person gave me some tips to try, and told me that if it still did not work, I could call back to arrange for my ipod to be sent back as she had already documented our interaction in the computer.I did call back for it to be sent back and fixed as my own attempts were still not successful, and this time the person I spoke to was also very nice and comforting. I received my fixed ipod just a few days after with no charge to me whatsoever. I highly recommend AppleCare since it is quite convenient and really gives you a peace of mind.
I really like this case. The bottom compartment plenty of room for a camera, two lenses, a GPS receiver, spare batteries and memory cards, cleaning cloths, and a few other odds and ends. The top is not huge - I had to bend and twist a magazine to get it in there, but there's room for a gorrila pod and a thin jacket, if you ball it up. The bag is very sturdy, handy, and easy to use.
I bought my daughter a Zune for Christmas to replace her Micro Zen because she wanted something that played video.Now I really liked her Zen, but the Zune is 100% better.I brought it home and installed the software no problem and the Zune synced to her computer and transfered all her music automatically.The Zune sounds better than her Zen in my opinion, very crisp and clear. It is bigger but feels very good in hand. It's sturdy and feels solid. It feels like the kind of device, if jostled around in a book bag, purse, or accidentally dropped, that it would handle the abuse. (Her Zen already has a shaky connection where the earphones go so there is static if the device is moved around.)The controls are very easy to use and it seems to move effortlessly under my finger tips. The scroll layout is such a better design than the Zen. Now I don't own an iPod, but I have tried them out several times in the stores. I like the Zune's scroll better, because the iPod scroll goes too fast for me and I have to back track to get to a song or artist. Again the iPod seemed fragile to me compared to the Zune.The 3 inch screen is wonderful! It is bright and clear and the video playback is excellent...I love to watch it.You can customize the background with any pictures that you download and watch a slide show while you listen to music.Now I feel she won't need the wireless feature for a while (I don't think a lot of her friends will have Zunes, they all have iPods), but that is not why I bought the Zune.I cannot comment on the Zune Marketplace for purchasing songs.The Zune will now go back in the box until Christmas. The Software is uninstalled from her computer. But, I still take it out from it's hiding place every now and then (while she is at school) so I can listen to it!I can't wait till Christmas!!!
This one has it all: flat bottom for a shelf plus top loop for hanging; digital tuning for the radio - not the cheap dial found on other models; sealed CD player; totally waterproof even under the direct shower stream; and by-the-way terrific sound.If you want the family to be happy with the shower radio, get this model.
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 just pre-ordered the first hard drive-based camcorder, the JVC Everio GZ-MC200, after reading a full review in today's New York Times (11/25/04, available online for 30 days). The reviewer liked this over the smaller version, the MC100, and the price difference on Amazon makes the MC200 a better buy. The Times review mentioned excellent video quality (and 2MP stills) and ease of use. I'll come back with my own hands-on review after I get mine from Amazon.Happy holidays.
Similar to another notebook shopper, I debated between the comparable Gateway M505X and Toshiba M35-S359, (see the very complete review "Nice machine, nice price", December 2, 2003 for the Toshiba).Unlike that reviewer, I ended up purchasing the Gateway for a couple of reasons:The Toshiba felt a bit flimsy and the keyboard was mushy. The Gateway seems to be constructed better and have a more subsantial feel with a very nice keyboard, without being much heavier (~1/2 pound).The Gateway has much better speakers and a subwoofer which enhances the sound. The Toshiba sounded faint and metallic in comparison. The Gateway also has a very handy AV panel with LC display.The screen on the Toshiba might be a little better, or at least a little brighter at its highest setting, but both are very good.The Gateway offered better extended warranty packages for less money. Also, you can take it into any Gateway store instead of shipping it somewhere. Complete extended warranties with accidental damage coverage offered by computer retailers for about the same price were only 2 years vs. Gateway's 3.The Gateway is much sleeker, and cleaner looking with its monotone metallic case and integrated speakers.I realize that most of my points are aesthetic, but the hardware is almost identical, and performance should be very comparable.
We've been through 3 other shower radios recently trying to get a reasonable one. The first one didn't still to the wall well and broke from too many drops and the analogue tuner constantly needed fine tuning daily, also was quite fussy on where we mounted it to get a good signal. The next two had crap reception, barely held a station for 5 minutes without drifting. This Sangean radio is fantastic - It has a backplate to mount on the wall with either screws or foam adhesive pads (I used the pads) and then the radio clips onto the backplate. This means its very solidly mounted on the wall and will never fall off but its easy to remove if you do want to use it elsewhere (Pool, beach, in the rain....). It has a typical white wire antenna and I did have to put this out but I simply hung it over the side all of the shower and it is giving absolutely perfect reception on all FM bands here in New Zealand and having a good digital tuner it NEVER drifts!!! It takes two D size batteries but the other reviews gave it excellent battery life and so far we've been using it for 20 - 30 minutes a day quite loud as its in the shower and the battery life indicator hasn't dropped one bar. It has a nice big clear display with the station freq. and the time and it also has a torch on the side (great if you have a powercut showering in the middle of the night?). It cost 5 times what my other shower radios cost but is worth every cent and more as it looks like it will last many years of great service!I highly recommend this for people who like to listen to the radio in the shower or want a good radio for beside the pool or to take to the beach as its completely waterproof (even submersible).Update: 6 months with the radio and I've just changed the first set of batteries (no brand alkalines). Still as good as the day it arrived. Don't know what they coat it with but it's never needed as much as a wipe, seems impervious to soap scum etc, we do have it high but it definitely gets splashed with shampoo etc and yet it's pristine. It's exceeded my expectations.Very happy with the price I paid too, I got it including shipping for about $120NZD - I found them online here and they retail for $350NZD!!!!!
On the downside, the video only looks okay, kindof a clunky software that runs with it, and the face tracking is sporatic (sometimes tracks off your face if you stop moving). There have been several software updates since my purchase, so it is still a supported product. I know it works with Vista and XP, I assume it won't lose any functionality with Windows 7.On the more important and positive side of this review, there are lots of adjustment options to play with in the settings for fine-tuning and the built-in microphone is excellent. Setting the camera 3 feet away still gives better voice quality than most headsets at your mouth.I highly recommend this product if your most primary objective is to gain quality microphone capabilities.
Can easily move it around, bright, makes non-backlit keyboard easy to see. Would be nice if the light had a somewhat wider beam, but hey, it's great anyway. Wouldn't it be nice if all computers had backlit keyboards? :-)
I bought this two weeks ago. I have constant problems with signal loss. The router needs to be rest about every 15 minutes. Their "tech support" is completely useless. Ihave spent a total og eight hours on the phone with these people in the last week. Nothing they advised worked and it actually seems to have made the problem worse. Plus, I waited on hold for an average of ten minutes and on one occasion the call was dropped after being on the phone with a "priority specialist" for 1/2 hour (and about 15 minutes on hold). The first question they ask your for is your phone number. If the call is dropped-they DO NOT call you back. Whatever you do-don't buy this "product".
This product did what it was supposed to, my system crapped out so i sent this back, and ended up rebuilding my whole system from scratch. WD makes awesome products though with great Customer service
i just wanna say thank you to amazon and bargain cell for doing a good job.i read some of the reviews for this product where some people said they did'nt receive the right item,well i just waana tell everybody i did receive the right product (24 pin dvi connector end ) and it works magnificently.i mean for only 5 dollars something (this includes shipping and handling) this thing is great i love it and i would recommend it to everyone that does,not have a hdmi input on their tv but a dvi input, get it immediately.also i got it fast for standard shipping.
Great quality headphones, but a little bit on the expenssive side for what they are.
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 doesnt come complete for charge you have to buy an extra adapter for charge
Pretty cool bag. You have to break your metal detector down to get it into the bag, but it's build right nice. I like it, and recommend.
I don't know why these adapters are so stinking expensive.It works, it is reliable just too expensive for what it does.
The bad things people might say about the Cruzer, seem pretty dull to me.1. The U3 is a nice aplication software you might find usefull. Takes only a quite small % of the cruzers memory, and in case you dont want it, you could just uninstall it.2. The Slider is a great idea, i never havee to worry about loosing the cap of the memory. I've used it for about 2 years, almost everyday, several times a day, and it still works perfectly.3. Some people even complain about the packaging. Come on, just cut it open!!.
For some reason, the software included with the router did not do anything but cause problems with my PC's (Win XP Home and Win 2000 Pro). I think it also depends on the provider (mine OptOnline). Basically in the end I just plugged everything in, and without their software it works great! Great product for a great price.
Not too many apps that are compatible in Mac land, but for the few that support it, the SpaceNavigator works wonderfully. I was able to master it in about 10 minutes. My ONLY complaint is, I wish the base were heavier. Otherwise, it's insanely useful.
The Arctic Silver Poly Thermal Compound is the best out there! Great price and amazing results! Made to higher standards than standard factory compounds. You will not be disappointed!
Two years with this system and I think I know what it can do.It is just the thing for those rocket explosions and jet takeoffs. Gaming is the mode here although it is not bad for general use either.Be warned, the mid-range suffers slightly if you have a critical ear.But for 33 dollars, this is a well built 32 watt RMS system which is Heavy on the Bass, and quite good overall.This system is a vast improvement over the little speakers that come with some computers, or for that matter over many comperable add-on systems.You can use an equalizer, either your PC software, or an software add on to get better results.Although some of the midrange is lacking, using the equalizer "smoothing" control helps a great deal,If you see one of these and need a general purpose amp, or gaming amp, snap it up. It is better than the newer Logitech systems such as the x240.Be warned, it can rock your house with all that bass and sub-bass.Altogether, it is alot of bang for the buck.
cheap, fast, and great quality of sound. the soft rubber earbuds comfortably seal to not only deliver quality tones but muffle external noises as well. wish i found this product a lot sooner.
The following is is a letter sent to Netgear regarding their policy of refusing technical support unless private, personally identifiable information is provided.To whom this should concern,As I look around my server room and count numerous Netgear products, I'm sad to say that as much as I feel your products are good quality, these will positively be my last purchases from your company. Your policy of extorting personal information from your customers by refusing support unless personal information is provided is absolutely reprehensible. Releasing private information such as address, phone, and email, etc. should always remain a personal choice! If, as a corporation you feel that filling your mailing list is more important than serving your paying customers, then I will under no circumstances continue to serve you with my dollars.Let me understand this train of thought. I purchase devices from your company to secure my privacy, yet you feel I should relinquish my privacy as a requirement to receive support on a product I've paid for. Not in this lifetime! How arrogant? Someone over there must be prepping for a career in politics. Every company touts the same story, "We Don't Sell Your Personal Information". You know as well as I, that many do exactly that. Registration information is a huge market. Our information is sold in direct conflict with Privacy Statements every day. After all, who's to know? Certainly not the consumer! We, of course are left to pay the price with annoying spam and junk mail or worse. Since as a consumer I have no control over this information once it has been transmitted, the only safe course of action for me is no action. KEEP IT PRIVATE! This is a rule to which I strictly adhere and I'm pleased to say that after 20 years in the computer industry my tech related junk mail is ZERO. I've performed my part and paid for your product. What gives Netgear the right to my personal information? Are you that out of touch with privacy issues today?So Here it is. You value my name, address, phone number and first born male child. Like many others, I value my privacy enough to include it in my daily purchasing decisons as should all of us. I hold posession of my finances and as a consequence your router has gone back to the retailer and has been exchanged for a Linksys of similar features and price. I'm happy to say that my support questions to them were answered without incident and I'm more than pleased with that purchase and the service which followed.Finally, let me be up front. This letter will be posted to every relevent usenet tech forum, not as a flame but as a pre-sale public service notice. If you don't wish to give up your privacy, DON'T PURCHASE NETGEAR. Those who feel as I do may be spared the lost hours of a second trip to the store for refund or exchange. If only a small percentage of the thousands of people who will read this document walk up to a person in a store holding a netgear box and relay these concerns, maybe you'll get the message. You spent good money in marketing to bring us to your products. It's a shame to waste it with policies that serve little purpose but to alienate us as consumers.SincerelyRichard S FayFormer Netgear Customer
I'm very happy with my Garmin Nuvi EXCEPT for the MSN part. (After countless phone calls & updated downloads, I've only gotten MSN Direct to work ONCE. Whenever I click on the MSN icon it says that I haven't activated my membership yet. To bad I already paid for that 1 1/2 year membership like the moment I got it. Oh well, it might be because I live in such a small city... LOS ANGELES!?) But I digress; The Nuvi (sans MSN) is great. I've taken it all over the East Coast & it was invaluable! The size is perfect, & even the pedestrian mode works like a charm. I'm going to buy one for my mom this Christmas. The 660 that is.I also got the air-conditioning car vent mount off Amazon & I highly recommend it. It works perfect. You just close off the airflow in whatever vent you want to mount it on, then just pop in the prongs & holder into the vent & you are good to go. It's super ease to pop the unit in & out of the holder as well, all the while keeping the mount plugged in. It really couldn't be easier & I think it's a lot cleaner looking than having it mounted on the dash. I have an Infinity G35 & it seems as if it was made for my car.
I bought this cable over a year ago. It works well. Price was a lot less than other cables and it looks well made.
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.
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.
The product was shipped and received timely, the cost was very reasonable, and it works! I'm about to replace my laptop and the cost for a Toshiba cord was almost half of the cost of a new laptop! Made no sense to buy it there, besides if you can save a few bucks, why not? The cord works great and is even a three-prong (the one that came with the computer was just a two). So, I think it's even better than the one that came with it originally. Very satisfied. Although, I've only had it about a month, so I cannot rate the longevity of the product with much accuracy.
I read the reviews from other people and purchased this backpack. I cannot put into words how great this case has worked out. I have both this backpack and a typical case. For traveling there is no substitute. It holds a huge amount and comfortably goes on your back. The camera and accessories are easily accessable with compartments for all my lenses. I took the advice of another reviewer and removed the Canon tags. You feel more comfortable taking the backpack with all the equipment anywhere. I also used this case to transport the camera and lenses on the plane as a carryon. It was great. It held other items including some of my laptop accessories. I highly recommend this!!!
Good basic keyboard.I have been using it now for over a year and works great.
I was shopping input devices for my HTPC. Originally I thought a remote control will be good, but I realized you really need a keyboard and mouse since Windows is not that remote-friendly (altho improved quite a bit from XP to Windows 7). My first choice was Logitech diNovo mini, but I was not willing to pay $150, nor did I like rechargeable batteries (which means you have to throw it away after 2 years of heavy use: this is a keyboard, not a cellphone!) As a result, I did quite a few researches and they landed me to this Adesso keyboard.The keyboard was recognized by Windows 7 immediately, and the usage is quite intuitive. The range is pretty long: I could operate the keyboard 15 feet away without problem. The only problem is that I couldn't read all fine prints 15 feet away :) So, this is more than enough IMHO. The power management of this keyboard is very aggressive: it puts itself into sleep mode very soon, and it can't be waken by trackball. Personally I hit the Caps Lock key twice to wake it up so no accidental key stroke will show.It's not intuitive to operate the trackball if you're so used to mouse, track pad, or track points. After a little training, it shall meet most of the HTPC operations, but do not expect playing first-person shooting games with a trackball. Light gaming is definitely doable: my 4-year old plays Purble Place without a single problem.Overall, this keyboard satisfies our need for operating an HTPC in the living room and we're happy with it.
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.
This product was ordered and had to returned it twice and finally had to cancel the order and ask for a refund.
Update: One month shy of owning and running daily for 2-years. No degradation in picture quality and zero issues.Update: I've had this for over a year and a half now. My better half runs it daily for hours and it's still going like a champ. Looks great and no problems. I now have 4 Samsung LCD's in my house and have not been disappointed by a single one. In fact, we now have Samsung Blu-ray DVD player, refrigerator, washer and dryer. She calls it 'the house of Samsung', but hey, they make a great product and I can buy most of them on Amazon.----------------------------------------I liked the Samsung LNS4692D 46" LCD I bought on Amazon so much that I purchased this little unit for my guest room.This is a little brother to the 46" with similar features/capabilities. Of course, not quite as good contrast ratio and some other minor specs, but as I mentioned in my review on the 46" unit, I personally can't tell the difference (and you probably won't either unless you are in a perfectly dark room with zero reflection off any other surfaces).Great looks, easily mounted to wall, and unlike some other folks, no problems with using any device whether it be component running progressive (my DVD player) or HDMI. Those issues sound like user error or perhaps something wrong with that particular set.Compare the specs and features with others in this size and price range. You'll find this is a great value. My second Samsung LCD and no regrets yet.The free shipping (which was prompt) and the assurance that I bought from Amazon so the warranty is honored by Samsung were deciding factors for me to order here.Be careful - other sites selling cheap LCDs, Plasmas, electronics many times are NOT authorized dealers of what they are selling so most manufacturers will NOT honor the warranty - period. And, if they offer their own warranty, you had better hope the little guy is still in business when you need them and they actually do something about it. I say this because I was burned a couple years ago trying to save a few extra bucks. Not again say I!
This was a great find. Pricing was low, quality is good, appearance is nice. I went back to order another and they were gone...
This is a very nice center speaker. I upgraded from a less expensive KLH model. I had a hard time understanding conversation in movies and on TV with that model.At the time I ordered this on Amazon it was offered by Myrtle Electronics for $102.00 plus minimal shipping so it was a good deal. It arrived very quickly and in good shape.The audio quality on DVDs is excellent in my rather small entertainment room. The voices are very clear and the other sound elements are quite good.From Time Warner Cable, the sound differences from different broadcast channels is very pronounced under the best of circumstances. This speaker does a very good job even when the audio being transmitted is of questionable quality. There is an amazing difference between the amount of sound that comes from the center speaker based on what broadcast channel I am watching. On some channels most sound comes from the 4 other speakers and on other channels most of the sound comes from the center speaker. This is a Time Warner issue and the speaker does the best with what it is receiving from Time Warner.Overall a very good speaker in this price range.
I thought this combo would be a great deal because of the price, the ease of use, etc, but it isn't because it doesn't work. My problem was the DVD player decided to freeze at random points on all my DVDs - even brand new ones. I'm returning it today.
Excellent product! The staff at Amazon are quite helpful and they provided ACCURATE informaton. I was very apprehensive about buying this product, as I questioned whether the dimensions were correct, having bought a similar product elsewhere (which I had to return) after being promised that the dimensions would suit my needs.
you do not need expensive cables. These have a great gigabyte rate and their quality is excellent.
Got this for a LG VU and it gets all I need in there with no problems, great product
Good Device and simple to use.Will use it everytime I go golfing.Great product!Thanks
I originally bought this router to load DD-WRT on it to do traffic shaping because I have 3 computers in the house used by different people, sharing the same broadband connection. I do a lot of bittorent downloads and it makes the other people's internet unusable. DD-WRT would allow me to do traffic shaping. To my surprise this router came with a QoS engine (tool for traffic shaping). The QoS engine works fine for my needs, now I can use bittorent and surf at the same time, so can other people in the house. It's amazing.
This case does not contain the External Accessory Case as specified. In addition, the case is too small for the camera. Every time the camera is inserted, the selection wheel on top of the camera is turned. I DO NOT RECOMEND IT!
I was a little doubtful from buying this item based on the negative reviews that I read, BUT i can honestly said that this works as advertised, no problems with the charger, and received what i expected, great product, and i would deffinetely buy from this people again.
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.
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.
This is a great player. I have been listening to it almost nonstop since I got it. The sound quality is awesome, and the FM quality is much better than I expected. It uses the headphone wires as an antenna, in case your wondering. I did find a couple things to be careful of, though. It doesn't seem to like really long filenames on MP3 CDs. Keep the filenames simple, like Artist - Track.mp3, and you'll be fine. The only feature I wish it had was a remote.
got it for my new D40. Amazing product works all around the camera (360 degrees around) with no issues at all. finally i was able to take my own pictures using 2 sec delay exposure. included pouch is totally worth, just put it on the camera strap and the remote will come handy at any time.
Fantastic!! It eliminated the need for a separate modem which is SO convenient cause I hate clutter. It took me a while to set it up since it was my first time but the start up CD was extremely helpful and I managed to get it up and running. Will certainly purchase another one when this one gives out, it's priced just right considering AT&T was wanting to charge over $100 just for the modem! Couldn't be happier :)
This is my first 3 chip camera and probably my top choice for years to come. Great quality in video and audio.
i've had it for around three months(never dropped it) and a few days ago all of a sudden it stopped working and it had nothing wrong,and then after a week when i was about to throw it away it started working again.dont even bother buying this junk.
I have always had great success with Panasonic products. I made a BIG mistake a year ago when I tried a Philips-Magnavox. It has already stopped working, and now I'm back to Panasonic to stay. I received the SC-AK27 yesterday, and I couldn't be more pleased! First of all, the futuristic design of the system (which measures approx. 30&quot; long X 14&quot; high X 13&quot; deep) is AWESOME. And when you fire it up, you're treated to a spectacular display of colored lights! Then there's the incredible sound quality -- crystal clear, with the booming bass of the built-in subwoofers. This puppy really ROCKS! The sound can easily be adjusted in a variety of ways to suit any taste and any style of music. The SC-AK27 is also loaded with extra features. For example, you can use it as a clock radio by setting it to play CD's, tapes, or the radio at a certain time every day. You can even set it to record a radio program at a certain time; and the tape will automatically turn over at the end of side A and continue recording on side B. What's more, you can control everything with the remore -- including the cassette decks. It's hard to believe you can get a kickin' 5-disc system for this money!
Had great luck with this second unit for almost 3 months. Then on day 87 of my 90 day return period the recorder would only work for 5 or 10 minutes of recording, then shut off! I was archiving tapes I had done previously, and there was no reason for this. Apparently Cyberhome self destructs just about the time their warranty is up! Fortunately the store where I purchased it, which is known for low quality imported merchandise, took it back for a full refund. They no longer sell this item in the stores, only online. Makes you wonder how many thousands they had returned....
I purchased this recorder based on Amazon's description. They claimed it had the capacity to play and record at the same time. It does not. I learned something - go to the manufacturer's web-site and check out their description before you order. For me, that feature was the main reason I chose this model so I returned it to Amazon and bought another model which did have that feature. Now - How was this recorder aside from that little glitch? GREAT !! True I only had it a couple of days before returning it - but trust me I gave it a good workout - looking for that elusive play/record feature. Don't let the REMANUFACTURED tag scare you - at least the recorder I received looked like it was brand new. It recorded a super picture and if you use RAM had lots of cool editing features. Be aware new DVD recording folks - if you use the -r or -rw media YOU MUST FINALIZE. This is not a mistake in the recorder - it is a function of the media. If you don't like that step then always use RAM media which does not require this step. The thing I really liked about this model is the ability to treat it very much like a VCR recorder. Movie is playing - you walk up and hit the record button - it records. No on screen decisions to make. When you want to play a dvd - your own recording or a commercial one - you put it in the recorder - close the door - it plays! One word of caution to all my techno not quite savvy boomers - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS when you set this thing up. A few minutes of education will keep you from being VERY frustrated later. The owners manual for this was very good - including diagrams on where the hookups go, etc.After owning a recorder (and especially at the price of this one) I don't know why anyone would buy just a player. One last word about my Amazon return. This is the first time in MANY purchases from Amazon that I needed to return something, and though I HATE having to go through that stuff Amazon really handled it well. I printed out the return label, took it to the post office and when Amazon received it they credited my account. So don't be afraid to order!!
Horrible battery. I was hoping the battery would last a good hour or so with a good charge. Battery does not hold at least a 1% charge while charging. Disappointed.
This remote works as advertised with my Nikon D5000 SLR. It takes up little space in my camra bag so it goes everywhere. So simple to use that no written instructions are included!
Okay...so I know I sound over ecstatic about this printer but, quite simply, that is because I really am!! For starters, I am a graphics professional and a REALLY finnicky, ultra picky person who also suffers from being too much of a perfectionist. Whenever I get something new that plays a somewhat critical part to what I do, I am EXTREMELY critical of it from the very beginning and look for the flaws from the word go. Once a few days/couple of weeks have passed and it has "passed" than I will keep it. The quality of the final output is very important to me, doing what I do. And I bet you are already asking yourself the question, "Well, if it is THAT critical, why not be prepared to spend a lot more if you really want quality so that you can get what you pay for? How can you expect such a low priced product to meet your high expectations?" Well, truth of the matter is that I am in the process of getting a house, so ANYTHING costs a LOT right now to me (money flies in all directions when you move into a new home...you know how it is) and so I was actually going to wait another year or so until I was able to spend a lot more on a really decent color laser (I have already waited a year or 2.) I have a really good color inkjet for proofs but I also really REALLY needed a color laser for everything else. Besides, my older black & white laser just died out on me a few months back and I was suffering financially now because printing out run of the mill stuff on my inkjet was burning a huge hole in my wallet because of the high prices of inkjet cartridges...especially when you have an inkjet printer like the R800 that has EIGHT cartridges. OUCH!! And even more importantly, I did not want to wear out the R800...I want to keep it for my top-notch proofs. Also, I could use a good color laser for small print runs...business cards...brochures...the regular stuff...but of course I wanted the quality to be VERY good at the same time! It would basically need to cover printing just about everything.Well, then I came across a review of the Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430 DL in a Mac magazine...this excellent review really peaked my interest somewhat...especially because of the low price and the fact that there was currently a rebate going with it. I was still pretty suspicious because I couldn't quite believe that you could get a really good color laser for such a good price. Anyway...the rebate was only good until the end of the month and so I started to really consider it...especially since it was either NOW or not for a very very long time. I went on the net...read as many reviews as I could and decided to take the plunge and purchased from the local Staples. I decided that if I was really not happy, I could just return it within the next couple of days. Frankly, being as picky as I am, I was pretty sure I would be returning it. Well...setup was a cinch...about 10 minutes later (most of the time was spent unpacking the HEAVY printer and plugging it all in) the first print popped out and I took a really really close look. Hmmm....not bad I thought!! Then I went crazy printing out all sorts of different images....graphics...close-ups of people (skin tone is very important!)...text, you name it. The color accuracy is also essential of course. That night I was sold! Well, today out of curiosity I decided to do the ultimate test (of course I thought I was being completely ridiculous and would be sorely disappointed!!) and printed out a few prints on the approx. $7000 Phaser 7700 at work, then came out and printed out the same images on the Magicolor 2340 DL here at home. I could not believe my eyes!! My little (not so little actually) Magicolor won hands down!! Color was more accurate on the Magicolor, prints on the 7700 actually appeared more blotchy too. I then took the test prints around to a few others and asked them to tell me which prints they preferred (not telling them what image was from what printer of course)...guess what...they all preferred the prints from the 2430 DL. And all this from a $399 (after rebate) color laser!! Absolutely incredible!! (Note: If you can, for most accurate color results, make sure to convert images to CMYK first before printing, then turn "color matching" OFF on the printer.)
Not the most knowledgeable on cords but for this price they work aswell as any cord I have ever bought. Thank you for the great deal.
Produces shotty picture quality with blue lines flashing across the picture.Buyer Beware!!!! Retuned item and replaced with item tagged.The new item works great!!!!!
As anyone who has a child knows, kids love buttons. My Anthro desk-mounted gear rack is like a kid magnet, and our two year old son loves trying to sneak into my office to turn the knobs on my ProTools 002, push the on/off buttons on my hard drives, etc. Needless to say, this needed to be stopped. This cover is the perfect solution. It's study, looks great and comes in different sizes to suit your needs. With this model, you can cover a few units, but leave others open if necessary. They can also be stacked top to bottom if you decide later on that you need another one. All in all, a great product. I would definitely purchase this again.
Replaced/retired the old WRT54GS. Runs much faster than WRT54GS for remote configuration. You can feel the difference your money has made.
I loaded it with about 900 songs so far. The unit is intuitive and easy to use. the quality is perhaps even better then stated.
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
This relatively sturdy and nicely padded len case can be hung from a camera case (especially easy to do with the Tamrac M.A.S. camera bag line) or can be tossed into a backpack or messenger bag. Looks nice, too. Especially handy to have around when you need to take just one more lens and don't want to transfer all your gear into a larger camera bag.
I bought this as a replacement for my laptop cord that plugs into the AC converter (my dog had chewed the original). The cord worked correctly for about a month with no issues. Then, for no apparent reason, the cord exploded while in use. The computer and my girlfriend (who was using it at the time) were unharmed, but a loud bang and a bright orange burst scared everyone in the vicinity.After examining the cord, it appears the insulator between the internal wires is too thin, and when powering high wattage devices, this insulator can break down and cause a short (ie. explosion of the cord).Avoid at all costs for medium or high wattage devices!
My 10 megapixel Nikon photographs are overrunning my laptop so I needed mass storage. But I have never had great success in large back ups. On many other devices, I have regularly received read/write errors, inscrutible lists of what couldn't be copied, etc. I bought this last night, plugged it in and copied about 20Gb over to it perfectly. No problem at all, except when I turned around and accidently pushed it off the table. It fell to the floor and stopped working. Turned it off, turned it back on. Restarted the process and, again, it worked flawlessly. Can't complain at all. I'm using it as a USB 1.1 device, as it is backwards compatible, and that's all my laptop does. But I'm looking forward to using it as a USB 2.0 and/or firewire when the new laptop shows up. I have no problem with its rather quiet sound (quiter than the laptop itself.) It seems to be exactly what it says it is, and exactly what I wanted.******Update: It's still chugging away perfectly after 3 years!
I decided to get rid of cable (too expensive). Living in downtown Milwaukee, I should probably get many channels with an antenna )(one would think). Unfortunately, I didn' have one. So, at first, I hooked up a two three foot coax cables to a splitter (to create a dipole type thing) and I hooked this up to the TV. I got okay reception from this. Time to pick up an antenna.I just bought the 301 from best buy. The sales dude said it was the best on the market and he had no complaints or returns. Hooked it up in place of my coax cable contraption. It faired just as well, if not worse.I am returning the antenna and getting the 25 channel cable plan for $13.00 (the one they don't tell you about).
I bought this as a gift for my mother. It will not work. I have owned a weather band for 15+ years without any problems, but this thing won't even pick up local NOAA broadcast. I've been thru every broadcast channel and nothing. I know it's not my area, my old one works. So I ended up taking my old one to my mothers and bringing this new one back home. Had I not already thrown the packaging away, I would return it. I guess now I will just throw it in the trash.
I took approximaly 5 hours to back up ~ 20 G of hard drive information using the fire wire interface. The software was easy to use, Although none of this really matters since the hard drive was no longer recognized by any of my 3 computers after 4 days! Not wanting to give away 20 G of hard drive data (i.e. by sending it back for repairs) it was a complete waste of $190 not to mention my time.
I was need this SD for my new phone and I got it so fast!
I bought the adapter for a desktop computer that had no integrated wireless, set up a home network between that computer and a laptop, and was easily able to share drives, and printers, without dealing with an access point or cable. Then I was connected to satellite internet and was able to share the internet connection as well. I have since temporarily connected two other laptops easily to this wireless network to set them up, download all of their updates and software, and be finished, in a much easier, quicker procedure than if I'd had to either use dial-up or sneakernet. It is not a trivial setup, but not terribly difficult, and would not require an expensive visit from a technician for anyone with a reasonable grasp of computing and networking.
I bought this kit for the battery. The cost of the battery alone and with the kit was a marginal differance. The battery obviously preforms flawlessly. I would have been more satisfied with a soft shell case than the hard skin leather. Its not as pocket friendly and I find myself just sticking the camera in my pocket leaving the case behind. The neck strap is also intrusive too thick and not flexable enough. I say for the diffence in cost of the battery its a good deal. If you can get the battery for a decent price skip this combo.
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.
I am quite happy with both the keyboard and mouse. I've had it for three months now. The keys are nicely spaced and sized. I find that I hit far fewer incorrect keys with this keyboard than the one on my other computer (a different MS keyboard). The mouse fits my hand comfortably and glides well.Only gripes: I wish the web browser page forward/back buttons were on the mouse itself instead of the keyboard, like my other five-year old mouse has. It makes surfing much faster. On the keyboard, you can turn volume up and down and pause your music, but I wish it had track forward/back buttons, too. Then again, it's not advertised as a multimedia keyboard, so I can't really say anything. I like this combo so much that I am buying another one to replace the one on my other computer, even though it has a relatively new keyboard.
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 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!
This Item was purchased on Sept 25, 2008 and was notified 4 days later that in 10 to 14 days I would receive confirmation, it has been over a month and I still have not received any documents or confirmation.
Best emergency alert radio for the price. Has warned us several times of impending storms. Set just for the specific counties you are interested in to avoid unnecessary warnings. Excellent quality.
I just bought this player few days ago and i really love it.There are few small minuses in this player, but compared to others it's a really good deal imo. Though rating says 4 its more like 4.5 stars really.Minuses:* Remote buttons are a bit small* Screen size is rather small in length* No screen on player itself* Carrying bag is a joke (though it gave me a good laugh so it can be considered as a pro:) )* Font size is a bit too smallOn average it takes around 7-12 seconds to load cd with 120-150 songs. Switching to a random song might sometimes take second or so, but thats quite acceptable.Pluses:* Unlike many other players it can resume just fine* Supports over 30 languages* loud and clear sound* Good FM reception* Bass and tremble boosts* Can shuffle in many different ways* Couple of predefined equalizers* Sleep timer* Takes about 10 min to learn how to navigate and change optionsP.S.:After seeing few complains about battery decided to edit this post: battery life is really long if you select "Discharge and Charge" option instead of just charging right away. If charge is selected, it indeed can last only couple of hours.One more minus noticed: Battery indicator on display is kind of strange - it does not usually reflect an actual amount of the battery life left
We've used this mp3 player for about a month now, and I probably wouldn't buy this product again. I have two major complaints:1) The biggest complaint is that it skips on both regular CDs and MP3 CDs, even when it is just sitting on a desk. If you replay the song, it doesn't skip in the same place the second time.2) MP3 song titles don't scroll on the the little display, you just see the first 10(?) characters, which on my MP3s is the album name, so I can't actually select a song by name.Other less annoying issues include:3) no shuffle play for mp34) Takes a long time to start playing a disk.5) The CD-loading space is narrow; it's difficult to get the CDs in and out of the boom box without touching the bottom surface.6) Another reviewer mentioned how hot the disks get in the machine. It just seems strange, and makes me wonder if we'll have reliability problems in the future.Another reviewer claimed that &quot;DirectCDs work&quot;, but this is only half true. You can put songs on a RW CD using Direct CD, then convert the CD to Regular CD format, but you can only do this one time per disk. The boom box can read only the first session on the disk (this is explained in the manual.)With just a little more software work, I think RCA could have a great product here. It seems like they rushed this out to market.
Amazon is always prompt in delivering my ink and I like the genuine ink for my Canon i9900 printer. I haven't opened this particular box but have no reason to think it will be any less excellent than the dozen of the past.
Bought this for b-day gift to son. He was so pleased he was speachless! Said he would get tons of use from this as he is on a search and rescue team here in far northern calif. and avid outdoorsman.He said it was perfect but wished it included a walkie talkie. Will coment more after he uses it for awile.Have purchased several items from amazon and never disapointed!THANKS AMAZON
Fits perfectly on my Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd. The polarizer makes all the difference in world for Grand Canyon pic's.
Works like a champ. Antenna and power/ground leads are plenty long enough to make for an easy installation. I purchased the GM antenna adapter kit to go with it, turns out it wasn't needed. When I finally got into the dash of my 2005 Malibu, found a standard size plug connection up at the left side of the dash, probably for optional On-Star, that the modulator plugged right into both for input and output. Would have appreciated a longer RCA to 1/8" adapter cable to go to the MP-3 player, and would have appreciated a couple of chunks of double sided foam tape for securing. Minor issues though compared to the sound quality for the price.
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.
Excellent product.With Linksys WAP and wireless USB adapter I've connected my home PC to my office network. Buildings are over 300 meters away from each other, but usual signal quality is not lower than 70-80 percent. So this device allows me to control my network remotely and it also provides me broadband Internet connection, which we have in the office.When it's rainy, I just stay at home and work from there. :) Thanks to Linksys.
I think Microsoft just wanted to get the Zune on the market before Christmas. The main reason I bought the Zune was for the video capabilities, the larger screen and I already own the Orignal IPOD. You cannot sync up your Windows Media Center recordings to your Zune at this time. Why do I need a Zune then? Really dispointing!!! There are no podcasts or videos on the Zune marketplace. I am going to be patient and see if Microsoft releases some kind of firmware improvement in the next three months. If I see no improvments Apple IPOD here I come.
I had not planned to buy a new printer but the day after I received my new computer, my Epson 5200 print head clogged and Epson recommended a new printer. Also the local shops could not clear it so I went looking for a printer. As I am starting to do more with digital photography, the Canon MP830 had some features that looked attractive. Such as when you plug the memory chip from the camera into the printer you just press one button and index sheet(s)are printed with up to 36 shots per page. Then to print photos you want, just mark the appropriate thumbnail shot on the index sheet and place it in the scanner and press print. The printer reads the index sheet and prints the photos you marked.The other feature I like is printing internet pages. Before, many pages would be clipped on the right side. Canon takes care of that; now I get the whole page every time. Also an important feature is the automatic two-side printing. You just click "Duplex" on the Canon Easy-WebPrint toolbar and the printer automatically prints both sides and the pages come out in the proper order. The printing is somewhat slower than single sided printing because the printer pauses to let the first side ink to dry but since it is automatic I can work on something else while the printing is being done. And you save paper and the space to store the finished documents.Another feature is that the print head is a customer removable unit that I assume could easily be replaced if it were to ever clog?The next item at first seemed like a negative but turned out to be a positive instead. The printer arrived from Amazon in great shape and worked great for the next two days. Then it quit, gave a strange error message and some asian characters on the display. A call to the Canon technical help connected me with a knowledgeable technician without waiting. That is the first time that has ever happened to me; no waiting? After a few tests it was determined that the printer had a hardware failure and a replacement was sent. It arrived in two days! After checking out the new printer I called to UPS to pick up the original unit. I had ocassion to talk to the Canon technical support several times and the response was great. I did have to wait about about a minute one time. Canon also called me to follow up on the progress and to see if everything was OK. Canon service is the best I have ever experienced.I can not tell too much about the ink used as yet. I have had the printer about 5-weeks and have just changed one black ink tank (as canon calls the cartridges), after using about 500 sheets of paper (probably the equivalent of 600 pages printing one side). Amazon has a good price on the Canon ink if you buy the set of tanks. Do not buy the individual tanks from Amazon as they farm this out to a third party and the shipping is outrageous.As you can tell I am delighted with the Canon MP830 and got more printer than I expected.
Of course I made sure that my device could handle the size. It did, so there were zero issues with this product. Can't really go wrong with SanDisk products. You can't mark the product down if it doesn't work with your device. That's your fault for not checking not the product itself.
I bought this for a customer for a replacement install and it had everything I needed for a simple build. Install was easy and everything fit where it should. Overall I'm usually happy with Antec products and this just reinforces it for me.
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.
Well, to be perfectly honest, I had my doubts about purchasing a cd-burner; but then I realized how great they were when I saw my friend burn a cd on his. What really amazed me was how the quality of a recorded audio cd is the same as the master! I bought this burner because it was the most conservative buy. You get the name (Creative), the speed, and decent software/support all for a price thats right in the middle. I also strongly believe that one can't really go wrong with Creative Labs products. Besides, they have the coolest packaging of any brand :-) Seriously though, its whats familiar ... something you can trust (the blue and orange box). I have had no problems so far with the burner itself (it's awesome). The only gripe I have is that the software could be better. It's sort of like trying to learn the basics of DOS all over again. Don't get me wrong, I am fluent with computers, but in todays world I really shouldn't have to READ the directions. Usually I can just use them for reference; not with this stuff. Once you learn it though, it works.P.S. I reinstalled the software (Nero) and kept the option to have a wizard present (helper), it makes the burning process more user-friendly for less pc-educated users.
Waaay cool. The kids love it for taking pictures and video clips in the pool. Haven't tried it at the beach. Case is very well built. No issues at all with it being watertight. Excellent accessory.
This is a very good router out of the box, but those who are technically savvy will be able to get a lot more out of it. I've installed an open-source firmware called OpenWrt (openwrt.org) onto this router, and I am very happy with my setup. I don't mean for this to be a review of OpenWrt, so I'll just say that because this router has such excellent compatibility with third party firmware, I am able to do things I could never do with any standard router.
My iBook Notebook 12' arrived last week. Up to this point, I had only used PC's -- both desktops and laptops -- over the past fifteen years, and that's all I really knew. That being the case, I was a little nervous about a learning a whole new operating system and new software, and whether or not these applications were compatible with the work I had already done on my PC. The size also worried me -- would the 12' be big enough to use on a regular basis and not cause eye-strain? But once the iBook arrived and I got into it, all my fears went away.Granted, it's only been a week, but this little powerhouse is great! It boots up in no time at all (shuts down quickly, too), the desktop is very intuitive, it's very fast, it picked up my wireless network right away, and it doesn't heat up to the point other PCs do. And the size? As they say, size doesn't matter -- it's the performance. I do a lot of writing, so in my case, this is all I need. For those of you working on bigger projects, you may want to check out the larger screens -- the 14' or the 17'. But for me, this works just fine.I've also seen it brought up that Apple computers are too expensive. Yeah, they can be pricy, but you get what you pay for. In terms of a laptop computer, I don't want to have to buy one every year; I can't afford to do that. I'd rather get something with a great reputation and have it last.I made the switch from PC to Mac about a week ago; and while it's only been a week, the grass is definitely greener on the other side. Adios, Dell!
I've owned the iGrado's for about 6 months now, and after extensive heavy usage they are still working perfectly. The sound is phenomenal for a product that is intended to deal mostly mp3 files. With these you can easily tell the difference in music files that are 128kbps vs 320kbps; thus, you're obviously going to want files with larger rates. As far as the comfort level goes, the headband is not adjustable, but it formed to my head rather quickly and has been comfortable for me since. My biggest problem with these headphones are actually the spots where the wires connect to the headphones, as they are constantly being bent when they are set down, put on, etc. However, they have yet to show any signs of giving out, so it might not be a big deal. Definatley a good buy.
I have several problems with this product#1 The drive wouldn't detect. After looking up further instructions on their site I changed the jumper settings. After that it failed to start up again despite trying all jumper settings and trying many times.#2 Instructions were written by retarded monkeys. Here's an excerpt:"Once u connecting the enclsoure with hard disk in it to your computer,cpmputer system will assign ..."The spelling errors are authentic, and they really used "u" several times...#3 The instructions tell you to "open the top cover of the enclosure", without any indication of what the top cover is. Unless you just guess well you'll end up taking the whole thing apart.DO NOT BUY!!
This MP3 player is excellent. Very ligth in weight, easy to use, you just drag and drop the files properly labeled in to the player (like a pen drive)and it organizes them for you. The radio feature is very good and the menus very intuitive. You can also expand the memory up to 3 GB and use it like a regular pen drive; these features add value to the player compared with other brands. The only thing I don't like very much is the armband, specially when you work out in the gym, but I've overcome this issue using a belt clip holder of a regular cellphone, much more confortable for me...Overall, I recommend this player as an excellent product!!
I have owned a mini for about a month. It hangs up and must be rebooted. The sound quality is poor. If you use it for Audio books, it is impossible to go to the correct part of the book where you stopped. I would urge anyone to go to apples own discussion board to see the numerous technical complaints. Buyer Beware.
I find this battery works as well as the one that came with my camera,and could find no difference.
This item doesn't work clear. I used in my car its sound is not clear. This item doesn't have the same effect as regular car stereo. I wouldn't recomend this item to any buyers.
I got this less robust remote because I only wanted to use it on one system. And I was able to set it up and program all the different buttons, and it all fits nicely in my hand. They have great customer support available on the weekends. The best part is everything goes on and off with one button!THE DRAWBACKS: a couple of buttons you can't program or use for anything. And my goofey tv has 3 component modes and this thing is set up for 2, so getting it to sink up right is tricky, and it's constantly getting out of sink.
Great replacement for my Fuji FinePix S5000.Works great with video files as well.
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.
When I got tired of tossing filters in and out of their cases, I found this filters holder bag. It is a solution if you want to organize your filters but it isn't if you would plan to keep this filter case in your camera bag.The fabric of the bag looks firm but flexible and not strong to hold a hit. So, don't lean against anything with this bag full of filters, if you planing to wear this bag on your belt, you may brake the precious glass.The bag dimensions: W - 110mm, H - 110mm, L - 75mm. With usual P- series filter size - 83x95mm or 83x110mm the height and length seems to be Ok but the bag is too thick. I could put 5 filters with their cases in it and close it.The good side of vast space inside of the bag is that you can pick a filter without additional affords, and as a result, without leaving smudges. The dividers inside this case are soft but not covered with soft cleaning cloth-like fabric. In fact, in my opinion, the fabric they used like whether proof one. It did not scratch my filters yet but it feels like it could. There are horizontal and vertical brand fasteners on the back of this filter bag. So you can wear it on your belt or camera bag strap.It solved my problem of fast access to filters, when I need, but it could be more compact and more protective, at least, on its front and back sides. I guess, it's right for the price.
This is a great product. It works perfectly right out of the box, using for gaming backup in Nintendo DS. Brought it in June and again this month, on-time delivery, Recommend Highly.
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.
They fit on a variety of devices and worked as advertised. I purchased both type A and type B, which both work just as I had hoped.
I am so glad I found this item. I was going to buy a modem and router, then found this listed. Who needs two items, when one serves the same purpose. Plus I have limited space and this is the answer. Very pleased with connectivity and ease of installation.
Got this item as birthday present and love it. Works quite a bit better than my previous cheaper GPS
My father had these speakers for probably 5 years until he passed them on to me about 3 or 4 years ago. The sound quality is still excellent even for today's standards. They can get so loud that they shake windows. The subwoofer is my favorite part of the speakers though. I have it sitting under my desk on the right hand corner so I can easily reach my foot out and change the bass settings when I go between music and movies. Great, long lasting speakers. I only had one issue with them, the subwoofer is beginning to buzz after I turn my computer off, and since they are in the same room where I sleep, I just have to turn the power off. But do remember these speakers are probably 8 or 9 years old.
NO FLASH WITH A TYPE OF CAMERA THAT NEEDS ALL THE LIGHT IT CAN GET?
This is the same size as the PX28S / 4SR44 but because it is lithium, it is 6V instead of 6.2V. Most cameras will not mind. The lithium performs better in cold-weather conditions than the silver-oxide. Lithium cells have a shelf-life of about 10 years unused.It is also havy duty and just what I need for my Canon camere ;)
This came in on the latter(and cheaper) end of the long line of excellent Palm products, and is a very easy to use, ergonimaclly friendly toy. Yes, I said toy because unfortunately it's just too out of date. You can now have as many features on your cellphone as this offers, and even at under $40 - buying something that has only 2MB of memory and is not upgradeable is simply a waste. No offence to Palm, I like their products, and have had several, but please wake up and smell the future! There are now a great many affordable PDA's out there that you can do so much more with, and products like this, however well made have just been left behind. For example, at still under $100 is the Hewlett Packard Jornada 525 Color Pocket PC - upgradeable and has ten times the power and functions. Save your money, and buy something more modern.
After quite a bit of research, building spreadsheets and taking many factors into consideration I went with the 30GB Zune. The cost to feature ratio for my purchases this was the highest match. I purchased this before a plane trip wanting to watch TV shows/listen to music on a long flight.I am very happy with this decision thus far. This has a large enough screen to view shows nicely I put on, but is small enough to fit in my pocket without feeling cramped. The battery life is moderate with video, with MP3 it lasts a very long time. Having a second 4GB Zune in the house I love the song trading feature. When on my flight I did a search to see if anyone else was running one. There was a person running a Zune as well that I sent songs to and traded. This I found interesting. I have no idea where or who on the plane had one going, but all of the sudden we were trading songs.I like to use this while riding a bike as well, so it being small enough to fit in a pocket while doing so is a large feature for me. The FM Tuner is excellent, if the station you tune in to supports it, it also feeds me the artist/track info of the song being played, so if I like one I can peek to see what I need to purchase from Amazon mp3!The headphones however are poor. I dislike them quite a bit. Packaged they look great, they are appealing to the eye. The audio coming out is good as well, but they physically hurt my ears. The shape of them makes them come out often and are painful for long use. I'm thinking of getting new ear buds personally.The Zune Software is easy to use, it charges while plugged in there and charges while plugged in the Xbox 360. I use it for my main MP3 player when using the Xbox 360 as well. I can easily add my favorite podcasts, even if Zune doesn't have it as one of their main which is great.I am very happy with my purchase, a very sturdy, easy to use highly featured mp3/video player for a good price.
thank-you now I know who to buy from!
amazon pricing was truly amazing. gps unit installed flawlessly if you take the time reading the instruction. the only gimmick was that navman sd card reader must be used to upload the maps. although this is a gimmick, i prefer uploading maps from a card reader anyways. i'd must rather hang myself than wait for my palm hotsync'd a large map files. regarding some buyers who complained about sd card not included with package. just as a reminder, most gps systems require that (unless you are spending close to $1000 for the magellan neverlost gps that comes with its own internal memory) you put map data on CF or SD... well, come on guys, your palm pda will most likely have anywhere from 32 meg to 64 megs on the average. how much map info do you expect to store?the only downside i see with this unit is the map that it comes with. if you live in new developed areas, you are way out of luck. i live in south orange county in california and i can tell you the maps (although smartst v1.3 came out 2004) are beyond 3-4 years old. navman corporate is here in foothill ranch and they don't offer map update over the internet. the last i spoke to their customer service their rep said the updates will be a special price of around $100 buckaroos from me. i asked the rep whether if their us headqtr is on the smartst v1.3 map. i laughed when they said probably not.luckily we get great price from amazon. for those who are paying more, they are screwed!
I had an older model Altec Lansing which I replaced with this new one andI am totally satisfied with the result. A great buy at under $100.I recommend it to anyone who wants top quality sound from their computer.
good length for wall running and as all gold HDMI cords good quality..Pros:good solid cord15ftsolid Dvi port, screws are firm like most basic pc cablesCons: none (good buy)
This camera takes Brilliant color Pictures.It work for me very well.But i have two only need one easy to carry around.
Have used this GPS extensively on my ATV for Tracking, Mapping, and Routing. All functions perform perfectly and it is a very user friendly device.
I don't own this notebook but I own a presario 1525 model.The reason I'm writing this review is to help those people getting inflicted by heatsink problem, which causes an sudden computer shutdown.In my case, my presari 1525 had worked quite well for about 8 months and then I started getting system shutdown problem especially when I performed CPU intensive works like computer games, large file compression, etc. After quite a while, I found out heatsink was causing the problem so I disassembled the notebook and what I found out was a lot of dirst inside the heatsink and that was the cause of all the troubles. So I cleaned it and the problem is gone now. Now I can play games all day long and the computer never goes down.I guess you should clean the heatsink every 6 months and all you need is T8 torx driver and thermal grease, which totally cost less than $10.Extrapolating the quality of X6110US model with my past experience with 1525 model, I guess the new model still has the heatsink problem and since newer P4 CPU produces more heat, it's more likely to have heatsink problem. Except that, since I didn't have any problem at all with 1525 US model, I'd recommend this notebook to everybody who is willing to open up the case and clean the heatsink every 6 months.And take a look at the spec of this notebook, it's fantastic.
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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.
I bought this for my husband. He knew exactly what he wanted, and I found it on amazon for less than 2/3 the price. We have had the backpack for nearly 2 years now. It has held up under heavy use, without so much as one problem. We have no complaints, and would recommend this product to anyone interested.
This switch is as plain and simple as it can be - just a cheap metal casing with a crude switch and the wires going to the ports. As small as it already is, it could have been made into something even less than half the size. 90% of the space in the case is air.
Nice and easy to use. Decent quality. Lightweight and easy to transport. Good value for the money. Don't hesitate to buy it
No qualms, hooked it up to my camcorder and laptop and was uploading in seconds.
I JUST LOVE THIS DVD PLAYER! I received it yesterday and have viewed one movie so far. The picture is perfect, good resolution, speakers are clear. I would recommend this product for everyone.
This is one of Logitech's cheapest wireless desktop items, and the quality shows it. The keyboard is functional, but the keys sometimes feel a bit squishy and less than responsive. The media keys are cheaply-made, and some of mine are already loose even though I've hardly used them. The mouse is by far the worst mouse I have ever used: it feels sluggish, is not particularly ergonomic, and worst of all, both buttons squeak with each click. I suspect this last part has to do with a badly designed battery holder, which seems to grind against the inside of the casing whenever the buttons are clicked.In terms of overall bang for your buck, it's not much buck, but even less bang. I'd suggest one of their higher-end products if you want to go with the wireless desktop.
I just got my blue ipod mini today from the apple website. It took me about 30 minutes to install all the software and register my ipod at the iTunes website. I don't plan on buying any music at the iTunes store, I just wanted to transfer my favorite songs from my vast CD collection to my ipod. The color is very rich and vibrant, it looks great and works with ease. My only gripe is that they don't give you a USB power adaptor for an electrical socket. Since they don't include one with your ipod mini, you have to charge it buy keeping it connected to your computer. Also, the computer has to be kept ON while the ipod charges. I hate having to leave my computer on for 4 hours while my ipod is charging. I recommend that you also buy a power adaptor so that you can charge your ipod from an electrical socket. I know I'll need one for when I go home, and am not able to take my computer with me.
These speakers take about five minutes each to install, and once installed, they sound and look great. They come with a white wire mesh cover that also has a thin fabric on the rear which completely masks the large, dark woofer cone. With or without the covers, these speakers look great once installed.To install, use the included cardboard templates to cut a hole in your wall (I used theStanley 20-556 6-Inch FatMax Jab Sawto cut the hole), run the speaker wire through your wall to the hole, connect the wire, then push in the speaker and tighten the four screws until they hold the speaker firmly in place. Note that you will need to make the holes in-between studs, otherwise the speaker won't go in!I use these speakers as rear channel L/R for my 5.1 surround setup, and they give a very full sound, with distinct highs. They don't give a whole lot of low-end, but if you want that, buy a decent subwoofer.Since they're in the wall, I was worried that (a) the sound would be affected negatively, and (b) the adjoining room would get some muffled noise. Well, the sound is slightly worse than a bookshelf speaker of the same size (that's what I use for my front L/R), but not too noticably. And the adjoining room does get a tiny bit of bleed-through, but it's not distracting, since sound from all the speakers passes through the hall as well! To resolve that problem, try installing the speakers on an external wall, or a wall that adjoins an unoccupied room.
I have bought many tripods over the years with the goal of finding one that is small and light enough to travel with on vacations while still being sturdy and tall enought to be useful. I handhold most of my travel pictures but I like to carry a tripod so that I can be in some of the pictures. A tripod also make it possible to make longish exposures of night street scenes, giving rewarding shots that would be a unusable blurry mess handheld. The Bogen 718B ("B" stands for black, there is a silver version available) permits you to do this things while still being portable and carry-on friendly. Despite warnings to the contrary, I was able to take my 718B aboard a plane inside a 20" carry-on rollaboard.I found the larger and stronger Bogen 728BBogen-Manfrotto 728B Digi Compact Tripod with Integrated 3-Way Head and Carrying Bag (Black)to be to large to carry conveniently even though it is labeled as a compact tripod. The ball head version of these tripods the Bogen 725BBogen-Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)and the 715BBogen-Manfrotto 715B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)are, for me, impossible to use conveniently becaue of the flimsy ball head that will not stay in one place. Of course I have been using my digital SLR which is considerably larger than the 1/4 lb digicams for which these tripods are intended. The 718B has a nondetachable pan head with manfrotto dovetail quick release plate system. The mounting plate and the pan head are plastic. The pan head moves smoothly but it is necessary to tightly the lever with care to prevent unintended camera movement. There is no bubble level. The quick release system has no safety latch making me less than 100% confident in it. The 4 sections legs are box section aluminum with flip levers that allow the tripod to be opened quickly. The center column is the same box cross-section aluminum that is released with a convenient red plastic latch. Changing the height of the center column smoothly takes practice. The tripod comes with a good quality soft bag with shoulder strap.In use, The tripod shakes a little when the legs are fully extended to its surprisingly tall 65' inch height. The height was enough for me at 6 feet tall to look through the viewfinder without stooping.There are stronger and more versatile tripods but this model's main advantage is that it is small and light enough to fit inside a small carry-on suitcase or even inside a medium sized backpack while still being sturdy and tall enough to be useful. It will be with you in use when other larger tripods would be left at home or in the car.
This product is the correct one for use with my R380 printer. The price is still a bit high but it is a good product. The ink was shipped very quickly and arrived in good shape. I would recommend this ink for your Epson R380.
I bought the Sony VX-2100 almost two years ago. Even then it was being phased out. In its place came Sony HD cameras like HD FX-1 or the HD FX-1000. These cameras were good in their own right, but they have their foundation thanks to the Sony VX-2000 and VX-2100. These cameras were doozies! This is the 19th Amazon review and 14th Five-Star Review for The Sony VX-2100.First, I want to say that I saw this camera used first hand on the set of several Pure Play Productions in California. The camera worked fantastically and it was then in 2004 that I decided to get one of my own. The problem was the expensive price tag. Thus I had to wait for several years before I got one and then bought another frontline unit. The first, I kept unboxed, and has never been used to this day.The low light abilities of this video camera are legendary. Indeed, it is even better than the HDR FX-1000, which came out some years later. Rosevelt Noble's Two Star Review on January 13, 2009 seemed to prove this. Yet, here the Sony VX-2100 still has a perfect positive rating that has lasted since 7 July 2004! That is Phenomenal!Just yesterday I was being tutored by Richard Andrews, videographer extrodinaire from Optic Reason. He showed me how I could shoot using the manual adjustment Auto Lock Selector switch. This, along with the toggle exposure dial allowed me to control the darkness and brightness the camera lense was exposed to. In plain English, this permitted me to control brightness, shutter speed, white balance and PROGRAM AE! My mini-DV's when transferred to DVD will look all the better thanks to this knowledge imparted by him!Summing this review up, I realize the time has passed this camera by, and it is technically obsoltete, but the unit more than holds its own when compared to any run of the mill camera manufactured today. My VX-2100 camera will be used by me for many years to come and I'm certain that historians will look back and call this camera one of the greatest ever made by Sony Industries. The fact that most AFI DVD productions of the 2000's were shot with this camera can attest to its greatness. Buy it and you will not be disappointed.A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.
Excellent. All I needed was protection for my Wacom when I put it in my bag with the laptop. Serves it purpose, and well!! I can even throw a few papers/file folders in it if needed.
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.
Excellent brightness, clarity and color. The price was some $200 better than I found anyway when considering initial price, shipping and taxes. The Amazon shippers emailed with the tracking number and told me when to expect it...then called me to set up a deliver time. Once deliver was made...set it up and made sure everything was working and there was no damage and offered to haul off all the packaging. I don't know what else can be expected. GREAT experience. Would definitely do it again.
I recently purchased this for a friend and helped them install it. It was very easy, the instructions seem to be great for even the "technologically challenged". You do have to find the correct set of instructions for you set up, the manual seems to think most people have a Linksys router with the "SecureEasySetup" option. The print quality is very good, we tested multiple papers and a photo. Everything was set up and ready to go within 45 mins. Personally, I'd go with a laser printer because of the low yield of an inkjet cartridge compared to its price. But if you're looking for an inkjet, $149 is a great price considering there is wireless built in. I'd highly recommend this printer.
This is just what I needed.It worked perfectly for my grandson's camera that was given to him.He was very excited as he could now put the card rigjt in his computer!
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.
I've had my Vista for a year and a half now. I use it every day, whether it's on my commute to and from work or just a trip to the store. Easy one-handed operation is a key feature. Works equally well in the cold or the heat. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
I wanted the best pair of portable headphones that could be had for $50 or less. All research pointed towards the Koss PortaPro and the Sennheiser PX100, each available at $40. I chose the PortaPro for its promise of greater on-ear comfort for extended listening.The immediate first impression is that the bass is astounding for such a small and lightweight set of cans. The overall sound, once tweaked to my taste via EQ, is again remarkable for such a featherlight unit.In short, you could spend a lot more on a pair of 'phones, but you'll not find a better combination of portability, sound quality, comfort, and value.Highly recommended!
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 have 2 of these, one black and one white. I'm currently using the white one with an Apple laptop, and the black on a Windows rig.It has a cool look.I'm currently using this with my Windows Vista HP desktop while I'm waiting for my Logitech Wireless Keyboard to arrive (Logitech is giving me a new one). It works just like a keyboard designed for Windows. The Apple (pretzel) key works just like the Windows Key. The control key works like the one on Windows, too (e.g. Ctrl-F opens up the find function). All the home, page up/down, del, end work on Windows. Also great is that the volume up, down, mute are functional. The CD/DVD open/close doesn't, but that isn't a big deal for me. The USB ports are nice to pop in a flash drive or use a USB mouse (as I'm waiting for my wireless). The USB is 1.1, though, so for transferring small files to my flash drive, it's adequate. If I need to transfer larger files more quickly, I'll use the USB ports on the desktop.The typing is excellent. It has a good feel, and I don't miss many strokes, unlike the Logitech MK3200 which has a tendency for the keys to stick and bind a little.The cable is a little short, and the keyboard is difficult to open up to clean. As it is transparent, the dirt shows.
This product does exactly the opposite of what it is supposed to do: It is supposed to clean screens. Instead, it leaves heavy streaks that are nearly impossible to get rid of. Isn't that the definition of a bad product? The people giving this product positive reviews are either paid shills or blind. Stay away at all costs. You've been warned.
It shows a picture of a belt with lens bags, but they fail to say in the description that those bags in the picture are sold separately!!!!, So I paid $40 for a freaking belt. Stupid.
This mount was easy to install and very heavy duty. It being a universal mount, the screws that come with it may be a little short to fit the particular TV it was purchased for. This was encountered by me and I went to my local home improvement store and purchased screws longer that would fit into the holes of the mount all the way into the TV, no problem. The mount maker tried to tell me I needed the specific one for my TV, a Vizio, but the only difference in the mounts was the screw length and of course the price, about 50 dollars more for the Vizio one. Great purchase great item!
I have had this for over 6 months now and i cant really complain about it. Its compact and easy to use. However, people with glasses would have trouble using it. I use it without my glasses(there is a power caliberation that you can do to match ur eye power) and then its very clear.Easy to carry around and solid. Very good for its price.
I got it for Christmas and it works great. It plays every format including VCD (which my other one won't). I like it and the price is good as well.
HISSSSSSSSS>...during playback, the untrained ear may not notice it , but it's there.I really wanted to be satisfied, but I'll have to get an in-line connection before I will be.Till then, earphones will have to suffice. I still give a decent star rating, mostly because some other people give bad ratings based on reasons other than product performance.
I own several of these drives, but I would never buy another product from LaCie again. I ordered directly from the company. When I didn't receive notice that the drive had shipped, I emailed the company. The reply I received from the company was shocking. It was an email making fun of my name, and how funny it is when you glance at it. It was then followed by another email stating they weren't laughing at my name, but merely commenting on it. This is unprofessional and immature. LaCie has lost me as a customer forever. I ended up purchasing the Maxtor 5000 dv. The Maxtor drive works better, and is a better value. From now on I am sticking with Maxtor, they don't insult their customers.
I purchased this case in conjunction with the extrenal hard drive and they are a perfect match. Great case, fits the USB wire as well.
connect this to your altec 812 wirless and you feel you are at a concert. love it
My family got this out, kids wound it for a bit and we listened to the radio for a long time!!! My only concern is the handle is a little flimsy, just need to treat it with care.
A true pleasure to use this excellent lens. This is my second macro lens. The first is also a Sigma product. I find this lens easy to use and capable of producing excellent macro photographs. IQ is superb. Operation is smooth and easy. I also appreciate that it can well be used as a medium range telephoto lens, in addition to its macro abilities. I definitely WOULD recommend this lens to a friend.Thank you Sigma!
I purchased a smartmedia card adapter for use with my laptop about 3 months ago. The adapter functioned well for the first couple of months, however, without warning the adapter failed. My computer does not even know that the card has been inserted. Needless to say that I was very disappointed at the short life span of the adapter. I would strongly recommend a different brand adapter if you need one for your smartmedia card.
I bought this cable together with a 750GB harddrive for expanding my DirecTV's HD DVR. According to forum search on internet, the HD DVR will accept external HHD connected via ESATA cable, and only works with ESATA cable. I bought the two said items both from Amazon (Amazon, LLC). Amazon advertised this as ESATA cable.In reality, when the item arrived, both the flex-film package as well as the markings on the cable says SATA; nothing on the package/product was labelled ESATA. Sure enough, when connected, the DVR did not recognize the external HDD. I then bought a ESATA cable from local BestBuy just to prove/dis-prove this -- and sure enough, with the ESATA calbe from local store, the DVR recognizes the external HDD.Bottomline: This item is advertised by Amazon as ESATA, but it is not ESATA. I'm gonna try and return this item. If Amazon reimburse in full, including shipping, I'll change my rating to neutral. But as of now, I feel cheated (and have evidence to prove I got cheated) by Amazon.
Keep getting confusing messages with U3 that tell me I may have errors when saving a file, but am not told what to do. I have the SanDisk Cruzer mini,but do not have any problems with that product. Am beginning to have doubts about some SanDisk products.
This power cord was shipped on May 4, 2012 and died on July 14, 2012. That is a short life for the price they charged. This is the 3rd power cord purchased for my Toshiba Satellite laptop. May change brands when I shop for a new laptop.
it is the best purchase my husband and i have made, sets us on a straight course everytime.
I love my new D40 too! I've been using Sony Cybershot cameras since they were released. I just wish someone had told me I had to buy a memory stick for it. It is very simple to use and light weight.
I only buy Belkin anymore. Sure, they cost a little more, but they work great and never die. I've gone through dozens of other brands, but even my oldest Belkins are still in use.
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 had bought at crappy Coby mp3 player. It died on me once within the 1st 30 days of owning it. I returned it and got a brand new one free of charge (from Coby since it was still within 30 days) 3 months later the second device crapped out on me. At this point I tried contacting Coby and got no help. Then I remembered I had paid for the insurance. I found the insurance info made the call and I few weeks later I received a check for the full price of the MP3 player. So glad I got this insurance.
I gave this to my daughter for Christmas instead of an ipod. The case is rugged and it looks, for lack of a better word, sexy. Sleek, black, and it has a gorgeous color display that will show video and photos in addition to the menu. Downloading songs from Napster is occasionally hit and miss, but it's easy to drag and drop mp3 files from my hard drive. If you would rather not subscribe to a download service, then ripping from your own CDs is quick and easy. My daughter (15) loves it and carries it everywhere. Best of all, it isn't an ipod.
I too bought this $88 camera at Target, and have been mostly pleased. Outdoor movies look great, indoor flash stuff is fine. Indoor movies are pretty dark, but I found you can fix that by 1-turning on all the lights in the room and 2-pointing the cam at the light source for a few seconds to set the white balance. That seems to work most of the time.A pretty good first movie cam, though you can find much cheaper versions ($59, even a pen-sized movie cam for $15 at aiptek.com) that might do much the same thing.
I have been looking for a long time for a record player to play my old 78 rpm records. This one CLAIMS that it can play them, and indeed it has a 45, 33 and 78 rpm speed control, HOWEVER, it does NOT come with a 78 stylus, only one for 45 and 33 rpm records.78 records had a much wider groove than the 45 and 33 records, and old record players similar to this one in the past usually had a stylus that could be flipped over with a lever to play different types of records.This unit has a stylus that is removable from the cartridge, but they do not include a 78 stylus, in fact, in the instruction manual, you can order replacements, but they only have the ONE type.I would not recomend playing any 78s with the tiny microgroove stylus that it comes with.Not sure if some aftermarket 78 stylus would fit this cartridge, or if the cartridge is replacable with another type.If you are only going to be using it for 33 or 45 rpm records, then this might not be a bad unit. It seems a bit more sturdy and not as &quot;cheaply made&quot; as some other brands that have tried to make reproduction record players of this type.This is obviously not an audiophile player, but the sound from the built in speakers was not too bad with a 33 rpm record I heard played on it.Too bad they made such a big mistake with not including a stylus capable of playing 78's.
I've used this card for over 2 years now with no problems. It's by far the handiest card I own. I have several other types of cards--enough to last for a 30-day trip to the Arctic. There, I offloaded images to my iPod. This card was flawless. It's the card I keep in my Canon SD900 because it's so easy to use. Pull it out; fold it; put it in the USB slot. It just works. (Mac OSX.) I've also used it as a mini hard drive for data transfer. Brilliant idea. Love it.
I bought a WRT54GS v4 wireless router on 10/30/2005. It does not work by just following CD setup instructions. After talking to Linksys technique support, I manually configured the router in router configuration pages. The problem was both Verizon DSL modem router and Linksys router use the same default IP address.After got DSL working, I found that my PC is always talking to buydomains.com which slows down every command I entered for at least 20 seconds. I need block this URL in Linksys router. I did configuration, but the blocking URL does not work. The router can't block any URL by its name, nor by any keyword. Even disable HTTP service do not stop internet access. I spent three hours with the first level and his senior supports, updated the latest firmware and reconfigured Wireless router. But it still does not work. Then I was told that the hardware is defected and needs be replaced.I exchanged a new one from CircurtCity. But blocking URL does not work. After talking to three technicians and reached the 2nd level support, he admitted it was the problem of the the firmware because he experienced the some problem. I can either wait a newer firmware to fix this problem, or exchange to a old version of the hardware v3. All WRT54GS routers at Circurtcity are v4 hardware.Two days later, I found the Secure Easy Setup does not work on this new router. After few hours talking to three technicians, reload the latest firmware, and did reconfigurations, I was told that it is hardware defect.I got the third router, but it is same as the first one. None of the Blocking URLs, nor disable HTTP service work. I can't do nothing, but waiting another updated firmware to fix those problems.I don't think Linksys QA missed testing. It is whole page of settings, and none of them works. Linksys technique supports also have many problems. The first level and their senior supports have no hardware to test. I was very disappointed by this product.
I bought these for my living room and they are very modern looking and hold up the speakers perfectly fine.
Pros: Small Format - That's itCons: Battery life, Low light video Quality, Ergonomics, SoftwareRecommended: NoIt took me about 1 hour (!!!) to figure out how to hold this thing. The ergonomics are unacceptable. Either one finger is on the microphone or on the autofocus. 2.The battery life is about 1/2hour, I bought an additional battery (1 1/2hours) for [$$$] which boosts the price. But this new battery sticks out of the camera... 3. The Still camera (1 Megapixel) doesn't meet current Quality standards => you will need a additional digital Camera. 4. MPEG4 format, is so low in quality, that you can barely recognize anything. 5. You can't plug in a microphone, which limits the use of this camera. 6. Software that came with it is worthless=>get XP Moviemaker (free download at Microsoft) or Video Explosion (CNET Editors Choice). 7. If you shoot at night, the picture is grainy and low quality. Indoors you need a bright room to get good quality. 9. Camera has a lot of features that you don't really need (i.e. Transition features like fading). It's better to use Video Editing software 10. Viewfinder is black and white and too small to see anything. However you will probably never use it since the Color LCD does a great job. 11. Camcorder only comes with a 8MB Smartmedia card, upgrade to at least 32MB necessary => boots price 12.Summary: Buy this camera if you are a beginner or don't use the camcorder too often. Don't buy it if you have high quality standards. And don't think about using this camera for still printouts.
I have bought 3 pairs of these headphones, with no pair last more than 3 months of use. Here are my issues I have had:pair one: cord stopped working in the headphonespair two: the connector seperated from the cord itselfpair three: the subwoofer does not work after one month of use, and now the musicsounds truly crappyI had a pair of Skulcandy headphones that were collapsable that I bought in 2007 and they worked exceptionally well until my dog ate the cord in 2010. Little did I know that it was the beginning of the end.Amazon has great customer service, but because I cannot return them now due to the time frame, I went to the Skullcandy website. I clicked on support and it took me to a google search page! I clicked on customer care/help or whichever is on the bottom of the page and it took me to a google search page!Now I am frustrated and have no options and have to look for a new pair. I just want my old heaphones back, or at least a pair that will last more than three months.
At least in a Powershot G6 or Pro V1 these batteries are incedible!
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.
I've been eyeing the model one for some time, and decided to finally purchase one. I admit I was more persuaded by the simple good looks, but the sound is also pretty fantastic (to my ears). I would definitely advise using the external wire antenna, made a big difference in reception. There's something to be said for classic good looks that won't go out of style for a long time.
I didn't really know what was wrong with my camera and took the chance of it being the battery..... And it was!, thank you!!,
Didn't learn from the Classic ipod 60, and bought this one...was setting on a chair, and dropped it, so it started going crazy and when i went to fix it, they told me I'll have to spend 2/3 of its price, as thr hard disk was shattered!!!I don't know what type of a device shatters when you drop it from a 30 cm on a carpet...but this is your ipod...never gonna buy an ipod again
Zenith DVB 612 - DVD player - upscaling - black, silverI highly recommend this DVD. Has all the features you need, HDMI, MP3, CD-R/RW, Dolby, Progressive Scan, and everything you need for great viewing. I have no complaints about this product and it was the easiest and fastest purchase through Amazon. Setup was fast with the one HDMI connection and it has been great viewing from then on.
Bought a Shuffle and then realized that I cannot transfer music from my friends into my Shuffle or vice versa.When I plugged the Shuffle into someone's else machine/iTunes, it said the Shuffle had been initialized from a different machine/library, and asked if it's ok to delete all the files in the Shuffle.Fine. So I went ahead and delete the original files and copied some MP3s from my friend's PC. The catch was that I got to keep those songs only if I don't plug the Shuffle back into my own machine. Once I plugged back into my own laptop, iTunes deleted everything I had copied from my friend.To me that's a ridiculous constraint from Apple, that a "mobile" device cannot be used to transfer files?! I mean, why shouldn't I be able to get music from my friends and copy them into my own library (especially music ripped from CDs we paid for)??So the hack I'm using now is to format 30% of my Shuffle for DATA and 70% for music, copy as much of my friends' files as possible in the DATA partition, copy the files from the device into my iTunes library, AND THEN copy the music into my Shuffle. Hell of a work for something I shldn't have to be doing in the first place...Other than that, the thing looks nice and is featherweight and all.
It works beautifully and i have no complaints! I love it! The screen is big enough for movies and games!
I bought a used, older, Dell laptop and the battery wouldn't hold a charge very long. Dell wanted more money for a replacement battery than I paid for the laptop. For the money you can't go wrong. I don't know if the OEM battery holds a slightly longer charge, but for under $20 you can't go wrong.
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.
I got this before a recent one-week work trip to Haiti. It held everything I needed for the week, except for tools, which I had to check. It has plenty of pockets and compartments. The zip off day pack was handy for smaller planes where they make you gate check carry-ons. I kept the day pack with me and gate checked the other part. The backpack straps were handy since I had to lug two other checked bags filled with tools and supplies. The pack is heavier than a normal backpack, but I'll trade a little weight for better construction and convenience. All in all, very happy with it.
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.
I was pleased with this game.. I still have it an use it on my Ipod mini saved it sooo many times for me !!!
Good, fast, shipping, arrived quickly. Have a short distance to connect my audio to my wall mounted tv. This was just right, so there is no slop of cables.
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!
I am on the phone most of the time working and checking stats on the my laptop. I need a hands free and also wanted to be aware what's going on around me. This headset servers me well, I bought it on sale and it is good for for the price.I wish i bought one with USB connector.
Great power supply for low-end pc's. My only regret for buying is that it only has 1 single sata power cable. No biggie, as i only have 1 sata drive in there anyways. Worse come to worst, i can easily get a sata power splitter cable.
Easy to use. Easy to charge up. Sound great. I use them for both music and for watching TV. I'm hearing impaired and even with my hearing aids in, sometimes need the TV up louder than my wife likes because I have trouble understanding conversations. I've had a pair of Sennheiser wired headphones for several years. They work great too, but it's a hastle with the cord, so I didn't use them all the time. These are so easy to use, that I always use them. Until now, I've watched most everything with closed caption on so that I can keep the volume down for my wife. She's happy too. My wired headphones are probably a little better sounding with music, but not enough to make it worth plugging them in, so I've pretty much quit using them.
Tons of compartments, well thought out design. Nice orange interior to see things inside. Places for everything and above average quality.
Basically this is a ho-hum effort.MSFT waits to see who has success with a product or service then tries to horn in.They should work on re-writing from scratch, that awful bug-ridden insecure, unstable Windows system rather than trying to copy eveyone else's ideas.Now with the Apple iPhone announcement, Zune is dead in the brown murky water.... peace.
This is a small camera - some are available that are smaller, but not that many.The lens seems to take pictures with characteristic Olympus high quality.The screen is definately small, but still functional.It is a great low cost camera.One word of caution: First make sure you can still get memory for an affordable price since it is a unique format!
Is very easy to use and the software to sync the recorder with the PC is nice, but it is not supported by windows vista.
I bought one of these about two years ago and it was easy enough to install. Had it up and running within minutes. But then, if you can't figure out how this thing works, you really shouldn't be using coax or toslink interconnects. Or anything involving electricity.It seems that about every two or three weeks, I have to fool around with the wiring behind my cabinet. Usually the dog hides something back there and later starts 'digging' to get it back out. Anyway, that means I end up moving around the wires and converter quite a bit. Within 6 months, the sound started cutting out on the unit. I quickly realized that it was due to the seriously cheap power connection leading into it. I figured out that if I got it into just the right position and duct-taped it that way, it would be fine... for a while. As much as I loved spending time tweaking a wire and then trying to keep it in position while feeling like Larry the Cable Guy, it just wasn't that fun after the 20th time. I kept screwing around with that stupid method for a year and a half, until today. I figured it was a new year (I'm writing this on Jan. 1) and I wasn't going to put up with it at all anymore.I looked around online and found out that Radio Shack has a similar device for a few bucks more. Since there is a RS store just a few blocks from my place, I picked one up right away and had it installed within a half hour of my decision to replace the crappy original. Now I'm not affiliated with Radio Shack in any way, and generally don't shop there because I feel their prices are consistently too high. But their quality is usually pretty good. And MUCH better in this case. The new unit appears to be very durable, occupies less space and actually sounds significantly better. Plus, I got a 3 year 'no questions asked replacement warranty' for only an extra buck. That's even cheaper than a roll of duct tape.So, to wrap up my review... this item is cheaply made and not at all durable. On the other hand, it sounds kinda crappy. But hey, when you factor in the shipping, it's about the same price as what you can probably get locally... and you have to wait 3-5 days to get it. Plus, when it goes bad (and it will eventually) you get to buy a new one. What a great deal. Just be sure to pick up duct tape, too.
In general, I really like Sony products, and I started out really liking these a few years ago. I have three pairs now, and the two newest pairs have started the wire-shredding thing you've probably read about. The oldest and most-used pair has a more "plasticy" feel to the wires, whereas the newer ones are rubbery and stretchy, and will continue to deteriorate over time. This is a well-known issue with these lately, so if you can get ones with the plasticy wires, you should be in great shape. BUT, once you've tried high-end in-ear-monitors (IEMs) like Ultimate Ears or Shure, you'll do what I did and give these away or sell 'em outright. Would have been 4 stars without the recent quality issue.Pros:Decent sound. Although you can do better in this price range with Sennheiser, Panasonic, or Creative, these are by no means "horrible". A definite HUGE step up from whatever lousy free 'buds you may have gotten with your player. STRONG bass, lots of treble. Cute carrying case, nice to have different size tips to use to get the fit right. They don't protrude from your ears, so you can probably sleep in them if you want to. If you buy them, buy 'em here.Cons:Durabilty, durability, and durability. I'm personally going to avoid these for a while until Sony gets the wire issue sorted out. Bass, while strong, is not detailed or controlled. Treble, while definitely there, is subject to painful sibilance at higher levels. Cute little case will fall apart quickly.Bottom line: Formerly a good product for the price, but you should try to find something else if you haven't already been stuck with these.
I bought one and I am returning it! The box and all the other propaganda states easy to setup and use. Whatever! After messing with it for over three hours with no luck and another two hours with Netgear Tech Support, no luck. Although tech support guy was very knowledgable, he was at a complete loss as to why it wouldn't work. It recognized my drives I had installed, however, it wouldn't create them so I could use them. Instead of being able to use the drives as is. Netgear decided it needed to create it's own file system. This is definately a "plug and pray" piece of equipment. I think Netgear had an intern design and write the application for this. They also need to really test it to make sure it works in many types of network environments instead of some lab.I am returning mine as soon as possible.If you are looking at buying a NAS sytem don't buy this one. Go with D-Links or the Buffalo. Although more expensive, they seem to have very good reviews.
I used this adapter to convert the DVI output of my projector to a component output which can handle the long wire run much better. Good product, low cost and worked perfectly.
These earphones are decent - not top-of-the-line by any means, but they are a good value for the money. If you're an audiophile these probably aren't for you, but if you're looking for a good pair of "everyday" earphones, these are a good choice.
I've used many types of KVM extenders, yet this unit works as well as those costing twice as much with two extra pluses.The housing is metal and it has built in supression that requires a user supplied ground connection. Both are attractive because I use these in high power radio frequency environments where interference and lightning are regular issues. I have lost one set to lightning at one of my worse locations despite a good master ground. What I can say is that it did not blow up as badly as other units.From there it works well and responds well with both local and remote KVM hardware attached. I can recommend it. 4-stars because despite the grounding system, lightning can get it.
This camera is great, and I agree with everyone else about most of the good things. The one thing that was an utter annoyance was the fact that this camera WILL NOT stamp the date on the pictures. There is no option to turn this feature on; it isn't a feature. It does record the date and time in the data file for the picture, but it will not show up on the picture itself. After I discovered this I looked it up online and all of the camera detail sheets I could find said something like "Time/Date Stamp: N/A" It didn't say "NO", it just said "N/A". The last film camera I owned years ago could stamp the time and date on the picture. This is something that has got to be simple to include, and I can't figure out why they didn't. This is a disappointment that caused me to return the camera, but it really was great for pictures, and such.
I really like this bag. It is bigger than it seems. I was able to hold 3 lenses, a flash, and 2 SLR camera bodies. There are several pockets to hold memory cards, batteries, cables/cords, etc.There is a feature to hook this bag on top of a rolling suitcase (for travel, or a photographer that has a lot of gear).I gave it 4 stars for the simple fact that I cannot attach my tripod. Other than that, it is a great bag. It is sturdy, larger than expected, and well put together. I've put this bag through a lot of abuse over the last couple years, and it's still in the same condition as when I bought it.
These are pretty much your average 123/CR123 lithiums. I you need them, you probably don't have much in the way of buying choices.I bought these when they were in stock directly from Amazon, and with my free shipping they were about $2.50 per individual battery - cheaper than just about anyhwere online for quantities not in the hundreds.
I totally agree with other fellows who say this camera is under rated. Also, I think this camera shouldn't be advertised only as: &quot;student's&quot; or &quot;beginner's&quot; camera. It's great for skilled photographers too. Mainly for art photography, rather than for &quot;party&quot; or &quot;snapy&quot; photography. It is very well constructed. It feels heavy enough to make you feel it's a &quot;real camera&quot;.That's why I entitled this review as I did. I suppose that, if this camera would come for sale in stores, it would become very popular as a &quot;heavy duty&quot; camera all around. I dare to bet that V3800N will very easily take the place of the K-1000. And I mean, way easily.......I'm glad I have one.
Have had this for several years. The player actually works okay for both VCR and DVD use.However, the remote control is so poorly designed, I rarely use the unit. The buttons are small, and as another reviewer commented, pressing menu takes you back to the main setup, and you have to start over. It's too bad, because as I said, I have had no technical issues with the DVD play, VCR play, or memory card. You will regret buying this unit. I use component hookup for my DVD, and have the sound connected to a Sony receiver control center. No technical issues at all. Still only a one. What a horrible remote.
Had an old Kensington Serial ball mouse (yeah im old). well MOBO's really dont come with serial ports anymore, and this old friend just was working anymore. It was the one with the cue-ball, large and awsome. Well here comes the predessor.. and I got to say, 3 years going with the child and its simple and easy to use... if your 40 something and want the past back, go for this pup.
I have been using these for quite some time to convert my old VHS tapes to DVD. The lightScribe feature really gives you a professional looking job. Amazon always has the best price and fastest delivery time.
Item arrived just as described. Very easy to install laptop hard drive in the case. This item seems well constructed for the price you pay. Have only used it a couple times since purchased because it is primarily used to back up data. Very happy with product and purchase.
I wrote a bad review because the dvd player frozeand acted like the other bad reviews.Tried it one more time before sending it back.Now it works great.it plays and plays. I deleted my last review.I love this player. Took it on a trip in the carand not a problem.Picture great,sound through head phones is wonderful.UPDATE:Had player for a month with a lot of use.works awesome.took on another trip and worked perfect.UPDATE #2Had the player since august and now its december and i still love it.not once has it froze up and i use it a lot.i don't know why in the beginning i had trouble withthe freeze up but when i was ready to send it backi tried one more time and not one problem since.
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.
This kit claims to be a 8 gauge kit. The wiring inside isnt even ten gauge.Its unsafe to run anything with actual power.dont make the mistake i did by just purchasing it because it came recommended with the amp purchase.
It can strip, cut, and of course crimp. It can crimp both RJ45 and RJ11 connectors, but the stripping blade is set for cat5e cable size. This is fine as most people use it for network cable. A solid, nice, handy tool. I bought Remee cat5e bulk cable from ebay for home networking, cheap and high quality.
I picked out this camera for Christmas, and my husband purchased the entire set, including printer dock, digital camera, and a large travel bag. He also purchased a separate 1 GB SD card so that I would have enough memory in the camera to store my pictures. The total purchase price for all these items was about $260.While this might seem like an o.k. price for all the above items, I prefer to think of it as money that could go towards a really decent camera. With that amount, you could be half-way toward a really excellent digital camera. This one does not measure up in any way.As noted by other users, the only way you are going to get a decent picture with this camera is if you have perfect lighting. My Christmas pictures were made indoors, with the usual room lighting and a flash, and it still was not enough. My pictures were dark, grainy, and full of red eyes that could not even be fixed with my Picasa program that I use for photo editing. Now that is bad when Picasa can't fix the boo-boos!I am fairly computer savvy, and I had problems getting my computer to "see" the camera when it was connected by USB cable. I finally gave up, pulled out the SD card, and loaded it into my tower via a port that not everyone has on his/her computer. I was just lucky that I had another way to get the photos out of the camera.Even though I had the software to set up the printer dock, it did not work for me. I am running Windows XP Media Edition. My son, who got an EasyShare 500 model this Christmas, also had issues getting his started, so I know there must be some issues.My photos (and I took about 150 pictures) were just horrible. I thought that maybe when I uploaded them to my computer and even slightly adjusted them, that they would be o.k, but they were not. It seemed like this camera distorted the subjects, and no one looked good in the pictures. The flash is very bright and caused lots of people to close their eyes when shooting closeups.In short, I expected more from this C633, seeing that it was not the bare bones model offered by Kodak. I have a Sony Mavica which is about 5 or 6 years old and copies on to hard cd roms which you can then just insert into your cd drive. I will admit I am spoiled. It is a rather large camera (they make smaller ones now) and I was looking for something I could drop in my purse for easier use. However, if the end product is going to be some useless photos, I will stick with my old camera or perhaps look into the newer Canon Rebel digital camera. I really recommend that you do not waste your money on the Kodak EasyShare C643.
High Sierra Backpack/Roller - nice light and well detailed product.Will be a convenient travel luggage.Fast delivery, well priced.thank you
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...
Thanks to the other reviewers, I decided to purchase the RF Link. I hooked it up within 5 minutes and was watching TV in my kitchen from the receiver in my bedroom. The picture is very good without much effort. Even after reading the reviews with great tips and advice, I still can't get the IR mouse to work. I've tried moving it around every which way but I get no response when trying to change channels with the remote at the receiver. If I could figure that out, I'd really be in TV heaven. EDIT: After much fooling around with IR mouse, I FINALLY got it to work! Now I can change the channels from the receiver tv with my cable remote! I would now upgrade this to 5 stars! Might even get another set.
This container is made very well! Great construction with a sturdy zipper. Purchased this item to protect the JBuds J5 Earbuds Headphones. The design is perfect for not only holding the headphones in the bottom half of the container, but the mesh pocket in the top half, holds the extra headphone tips. The compact size is just right for traveling. Glad I bought this item and highly recommend it.
This is a no-brainer. &lt; $10 and it's flawless. I use this to connect my Canon HV20 camcorder to my HDTV and the image quality is amazing.
Item works very well. I am able to drive all the way to the doctors listening to almost perfectly clear sound and then unplug my iPod and still have full battery life for those long long long long waits at the physicians office. Definatly worth the price on Amazon because if you try to buy this product from apple, Griffen, or any other retail store it goes for $80 or more!
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 have tried various refilled cartridges cheaper than this one. This cartridge gave me the quality of print I desired. Ed Hoban
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.
My son is a Marine over in Iraq and this was something he brought to my attention as being GREAT to have to go with his Rhino. He absolutely loved it.
I have owned this TV for about 2 years now and it has worked great for me. We have this TV in the bedroom and have found it to have great color, sound and DVD functionality. I like the flexibility of multiple inputs. The HDMI input provides outstanding color.My only complaint is that the TV selects the aspect ratio of the picture. You can't artificially change a standard picture to wide screen for example.
I bought one of these for my son and to date it has not worked at all. Keeps freezing up. Battery wont charge. Basically its a waste of money. I sent mine back for a refund and wentto Best Buy and bought a Dynex for 150 bucks, a little more than I wanted to spend but it worked right out of the box which right away was na improvement, plus my son can use it easily.Do not buy this item, it is only a headache
For many years I owned the Creative Zen Micro. I loved it! I used it so much that I sucked the life right out of it! I received the black/blue Zen V Plus 4GB for Christmas this year. I am so happy with it. The software is identical to the Zen Micro so I was able to load it full of music and media without any hesitation! It's very lightweight and full of features. Creative products beat Apple Ipods !
After shopping around comparing several models, I purchased this camcorder as an upgrade/replacement for a Sony TR-101 Hi8 Camcorder. My TR-101 was working great after 10 years, which helped sway me towards another Sony, but I wanted to go digital.I've had this camcorder for a few months now and it has been great. It's easy to use, the audio from the built-in microphone is descent, and the video is high quality. However, I've noticed lighting has a big impact on the video quality.The on-screen menu for changing setting isn't bad, but it does get confusing, especially when you click down two or three levels. I prefer the multiple buttons along the side, but I guess this camcorder is way to compact to do that.Most importantly, the camcorder's Firewire/iLink works great with my iBook and Final Cut Express as well as Vegas Movie Studio on my PC. I've had a great time making movies.Also, I purchased this with or subsequently the Sony ACC-DVP Accessory Kit, Sony BCTRP Battery Charger, Sony ECM-HS1 Microphone, and the Sony HVL-S3D Video Light.
This scanner is absolutely unbelievable. When it came out of the box, I was surprised to see that it really is just slightly larger than a pad of paper. Following the very simple directions, I plugged it into my USB port, ran the included software CD, and that was it - I was up and scanning in maybe 10 minutes!The scans themselves look terrific, even at 75 dpi. When I scanned one picture at the maximum resolution (1,200 x 2,400 dpi) just to see what it would look like, it almost came out too well - it picked up my fingerprint and an eyelash on the glass!With limited space on the computer desk, I especially like the stand that comes with this scanner, allowing you to store (and to actually scan with) the unit on its side, like a thin paperback book on your shelf. The software that comes with it is excellent as well - it includes Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Limited Edition, Omni Page Pro (for optical character recognition, to turn your scanned documents into text files for use in your word processor), and Photo Studio. All work seamlessly with the scanner, popping up automatically just when you need them.Other great features about this scanner include the fact that it does not need its own power source (it gets its power from the USB plug), and that the lid is hinged in such a way as to allow you to scan thicker objects and books. The price is terrific too, being a good bit lower than that of many other bulky scanners offering much less resolution.A few days ago I did have to call the Canon Customer Service number once, at midnight (I was surprised to hear a real human answer the phone). A nice Customer Service rep helped me very quickly. He didn't even laugh when I discovered that my problem was that I had accidentally knocked loose the USB plug connecting the scanner to the computer! (Uh, must've been the cat....) :)It is a very nice surprise in this day and age when you feel that you actually get more than you pay for. Thank you Canon!
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.
Everyone in our family has a "Classic", so I felt left out. Got myself one, and very happy with it. So easy to use. Thought about the "Touch" but with my eye site the Classic fonts are much easier to see.
I just purchased one of this and realised that when it comes to photographs this printer does not live up to the job. You can see the white lines on the paper very clearly. I still prefer my HP ... For ordinery job .. this machone is okay ... but when comes to pictures ... it is a no no ....
I just bought this but am in the process of returning it because it has no output or headphone jack. I saw the MP3 capability as a way to tie into my regular stereo equipment so that I could leave a single CD in for a party and walk away. Obviously you need some sort of output jack for that.I tried to figure out from the online info whether or not this had such a jack, and finally decided that nobody would be dumb enough to make a boombox at this price point without a headphone jack. Wrong answer.My 5 minute test suggests the sound is decent enough though. If you don't need to tie this into any other system, it is a good buy.
After trying some cheap MP3 players and discovering that 70% of the accessories are for Apple, I plopped down $350 for n iPod Classic 160GB. It would hold ll the music I could ever want plus hold movies and play them back at will for the kiddies. WRONG. Boy was I wrong. I had been seriously considering an Archos 605 160GB before this disaster and am now sorry I didn't go that route.APPLE HAS PURPOSELY CRIPPLED THE VIDEO OUT ON THE 6G CLASSIC IPOD AND ITOUCH UNITS. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THIS WORK IS TO PURCHASE A $50 CABLE FROM APPLE.They have incorporated a chip in this cable which will enable the video out to function. This pretty much renders ALL THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES USELESS (save the $600 B&W; Zeppelin) that have a video out port...like my new Athens iVoice speakers, and my highly portable and handy retractable AV cable. Apple did this quietly and did not even release suitable accessories until months after the iPods were released. Now I have to spend another $50 on a friggin cable. Forget about any other accessories. Who knows what will work and what won't.If you are considering purchasing an Apple product, I would seriously consider any other brand.
I have been through countless shower radios. Most last about 2 weeks, and radio reception is weak at best. This is the Cadillac of shower radios! Radio reception is superior, battery life is almost endless. Fantastic radio. Can't say enough about it!!
Doesn't do much. Haven't seen an increase or decrease in air flow whatsoever maybe some one else may utilize it better but for me its just a space taker.
If you are putting an aftermarket headunit in, then you will have no problem using this wire. I was trying to use it for the purpose of extending the wiring harness and route the audio signals to an aftermarket amp, but only a few pins are used. If all pins are used i could make use of it, possible to add pins.made of high quality so I cant complain, and I made use of the RCA connectors to connect head unit to amplifier.
I purchased a Midland 74105XL as a gift, but gave it a quick test to make sure all was well before wrapping it up, and it performed exactly as could be expected.I compared it to an Oregon Scientific WR-8000 'All Hazards' portable and an Icom IC-M3A marine VHF handheld radio. Reception quality was good on the active weather channels in this area, however there weren't any alert warnings broadcast at the time, so I can't comment on that feature. The Midland was a bit better than the Oregon Scientific, probably due to it's telescoping antenna vs. the short 'rubber ducky' type on the WR-8000. The Icom being a transceiver, and having a more sensitive receiver was better than both. The AM/FM section of the 74105XL works as well as any inexpensive portable radio.The build quality of the 74105XL is also typical of an inexpensive radio (and typical for Midland) - sort of cheap feeling, but perfectly adequate for tabletop use. I had posted a negative review here on Amazon.com on the similarly featured Midland WR10 All Hazards radio based on it's less than user-friendly design. Fortunately, the layout of the 74105XL is much more straightforward.Something that's probably applicable to just about every All Hazards radio currently in use in the U.S. is the quality (or, lack of) artificial speech used for NOAA's weather radio broadcasts. Up until a couple years ago, the broadcasts were recorded by a real, live human. They have since been replaced by a computer synthesized voice, and it sounds just like what you might expect - very artificial. According to the NOAA weather radio site [...], they are currently in the process of upgrading all of their stations with a newer technology, more natural sounding speech system. They even have sample audio files available for audition.The 74105XL does not feature the SAME specific area warning system, so it's probably best suited to milder climes or environments where a highly localized warning may not be as essential. As a good, basic weather radio, the 74510XL does the job. By the way, the recipients I gave the radio to are happy with it!
I've owned this bag for a little over a year. It has gone all over the place with me, even Antarctica, and still looks like new. Fits my SLR and all the essentials, even my little Dell 700m laptop for transferring and editing photos in the field. At this price you can't beat it!
This is the best mouse I've ever used. For the price it can't be beaten. Personally, I have grown to be unable to use a mouse with less than 5 buttons, and absolutely cannot stand mice where the eye is not centered. This provides all of that. The only down side is that the wheel seems to wear out after a few years. After 3 years loyal service my first one up and died on me, at a lan party none the less, so I bought a new one. Be sure to use the v4.xx driver though. The 5.xx removed functionality, you can no longer set key mappings per application in 5, which is an awesome feature of 4.
So far I have purchased 2 of these poor excuses for finished software. Neither ever installed properly on my PC running XP home edition. The error I kept receiving was " computer not modified". On my first copy, despite entering the proper license ID and Password, it would always give me an error code that said that I had not entered the correct license ID.Save yourself the trouble and frustration. This company should send all of its customers who purchased the previous terrible versions either full rebates or the latest version, assuming that PoddMax 09 actually works which I doubt. I really wanted all the features to work but alas, none ever did on my desktop or laptop. Support for any of these problems was totally non existent. It is as close to a sham as I have ever seen. Amazon should be ashamed of itself for carrying this piece of trash.Podmaxx 09
First of all, I didn't buy off of Amazon but got the same price from Sams Club-and it's black. Mine works great. I especially like the MP3 playback, it handles folders like a Windows environment would. Just pick a folder and it will play the songs. DVDs and CDs as well as my CD-Rs play with no problem. Reading the other reviews make me think that it pretty much a Daewoo quality control issue.
Nice Idea; Poor Execution; Not Ready. Sub-1.0 release.1 example:Plays MP3-DVDs containing upwards of 1200 songs (files). But device has only a single-line lcd readout & NO FILE BROWSE MODE.What does this mean? Say you want to listen to song #1172...1. obtain carpal tunnel wrist brace.2. hit up/forward on remote's jog-diall &lt;&lt;&lt;1171>>> TIMES!(of course if you are a gambling man you could always just put it on random and take side-bets with your friends.)3. enjoy?No file browse mode, no plus 10 or plus 100 buttons, no easily accessible battery (sure, feel free to care around the external harness dock thing and EIGHT AA's (that's 8).Not ready for primetime.Wanna buy mine? I am selling it cheap and it's as LEMONy-fresh.
I used one of these things for this application: I have a complex stereo system with lots of components needing power. I mounted one of these units under a shelf in the stereo cabinet and then plugged all stereo items into the strip. The power strip has an illuminated power switch, so I can tell from across the room if it's on or not; when I'm done listening to music, I turn off the power strip and I know every one of my stereo components is now off. Plus, all the components' power cords are now fairly organized rather than being a rat's nest behind the cabinet.Seems to be very well made, definitely a step up from consumer grade power strips.
Ok, first off I have to say that I bought my camera about 3 days ago. I have used it for several personal events, but I have not used it yet to do the main thing I bought it for, which is sports and action photos.I have read some great reviews about this camera, and overall I am very pleased with it. But I do think that there are 2-3 items that I should address that annoy me about this camera, which I did not realize before buying.First, I came from a Canon EOS A2, which had most features that I ever needed. About my only complaint on this camera was that the flash-synche wasn't quite fast enough for me. But that was minimal.Now, with the Digital Rebel, I realize I am taking a step down in the EOS &quot;family line&quot; but I was hoping the Rebel would be upgraded as such with the features that it's predecessors lacked. Some were, and some weren't.The first lacking feature is the inability to change metering modes. The camera has preset metering modes in the different &quot;creative&quot; and &quot;preset&quot; settings. I cannot change from center-weighted metering to full-frame metering in Tv (shutter priority) Av (aperature priority) or full program (P) The camera presets the metering for each of these modes and does not give me the option to change.The same is true for Single Shot and AI Servo focussing. I cannot tell the camera to focus on a moving subject, unless in the &quot;Sports&quot; mode, and then in this mode, I cannot set the shutter speed manually. In Tv, the camera &quot;senses&quot; whether you are following a subjext or not, and focuses either single-shot or AI Servo, depending on the movement of the subject. But I have noticed that it takes a small amount of time to detect the subject moving. After this, the lightning-fast EOS focussing system kicks in and all is well.These may be minor features to most, but they are features I became accustomed to with the EOS A2, and that camera is several years old. I was hoping this new and improved rebel would be more munipulative, but it is not.Overall I would still rate this camera at 4 stars. The photo quality is outstanding and the ease of use is great. The focusing still screams and I can use my former lenses. I just wish I would have known about these other features before-hand.
Very easy to use, took it out of the package and started listening to my I-pod right away. Great product for cars without cassette tape players like mine. There is some static every once in a while when the transmitter isnt close to the radio but other then that its great.
This was a great product. It came with more extras than I expected, and the base cloth worked very well for cleaning my LCD screens for my laptop computer and it's external monitor. I would buy is again, ad it is a great product!
I bought it because it said it's the biggest screen Dvd player in the world/ notebook computer. AS a notebook it's works great and has good screen size except DVD burner[it comes with one even though not advertise ] needs firmware upgrade [ not found].As a DVD player it's a joke. it plays DVDs but widescreen shows one inch taller as it suppose to be and no way to watch full screen movie since it straches it as widescrren regardless of settings. once movie start playing noway to get back to manu screen. [ No help there either.]
i am very much addicted to bass type music from dubstep, dnb, house, trance, and so on i bought these headphones because simply it had "sub woofer" in it's name nothing else just that it had me sold on it i received them a few days later and absolutely love them! but the thing that had me a little disappointed on the purchase was 1) there's no volume control 2) there's a bass control that if you crank it to high it sounds like it's going to explode any minute 3) the cord is way to short in my opinion 4) last but not least you constantly have to change the AA batteries on the sub woofer amp attached to the cord i am constantly using music about 9-10 hours a day with the 20$ AA "long lasting" energizer batteries and it seems they only last a week tops before they give that horrible "high pitch crackling" noise telling you that you need to change the batteries yet again but all and all if your looking for an average day or sub par pair of bass headphones these will do the job for the price but a little food for thought buy some recharge-able batteries to save yourself some cash.
These may be a throwback to the seventies, but the sound is great. The only concern you might have is that they don't block out much outside sound and, since the cups are open, they allow those around you to hear what you're listening to if you really have it cranked up
I am not that type that is particularly sensitive to the very fine detail of the sound quality. I am looking for an overall package. This speaker is good value with trendy look and good sound quality. The only draw back is that it has only two satelltie speakers. But depends who you ask, some say less wiring rat nest is a good thing.
Purchased a MDV530VR for Christmas, the Dvd player stopped working on 1/10/2004. Returned it on 1/11/2004 for a new one. The dvd player on the second unit stopped working on 1/29/2004. This time I'm exchanging it for a different brand of dvd/vcr combo player.
It worked extremely well for my mercury mariner 2006. Perfect fit, quality plastic and matches the existing dash. It was easy to install after removing the factory radio.
Pros: Easy to use, great picturesCons: over 3000 meters (9800 feet) can ruin camera. Can't drive the freeway west of Denver!! Owners manual is poor. Camera has no external microphone jack. Can't film from an airplane in turbulence or from a vehicle on a rough road without potentially damaging hard drive.If all you want is to shoot lots of video around home, this is a great camera. However, it is not for the serious outdoors person, and none of the reviews I read talked about that before I bought the camera. Also, there is no map of the features in the owners manual. It has the picture and numbers, but no description! You have to search through the pages to find where that number is discussed.
GREAT PRODUCT!!!! Works better than any other tv cleaner. Bought a LEDTV dont want to ruin it with a cheap cleaner
Works great and for the price you can not get a better PCIe 1x wireless card. No problems at all as it quikly found my network with no problems.
I purchased this item at the end of September and it stopped working mid-January - about 3.5 months. The return policy is expired. What is the warrenty period on this?
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.
These discs fit my needs exactly. I created archive discs of all the family photos back to 1899 and gave them to my children and grandchildren for Christmas. As the youngest is 6 months old, having discs designed for 100 years storage sounds like a good idea.
This is a great tv I got it for my son in the Explorer. It is a little heavy however but the quality of the picture more than makes up for it. The sounds is great too. It has a screen protector that has come in very handy and a remote controll. For the price it is a steal. THanks for a great way to travel.
I purchased one of these for my company as a router/firewall, and to provide Site to Site VPN to another 5510 at our hosting provider.The ASDM GUI is very easy to get working (plug into the management port and browse to[...], but to really configure this router, I would recommend being comfortable with IOS and the command prompt, and really really proficient with networking concepts.In my opinion, if the following looks too hard, you should seek another router:hostname(config)#access-list OUTSIDE extended permit tcp any host 172.20.1.10 eq wwwhostname(config)#access-group OUTSIDE in interface outsideIf you are a command line god, and you really understand networks, or if you have one who can teach you, then this is an outstanding router. You can do a lot of config from the GUI, but you still need to understand the concepts, and you will likely find yourself checking the running config after making a change in the GUI just so you can do it from the command line next time.In short, if you are a Cisco guy or gal, this particular router is great, and inexpensive. It seems to scale well, too, but I don't have hard numbers on that yet.
This DLP HD set from Toshiba has a great picture! I upgraded from a toshiba 42" rear crt projection and will never go back to a crt projection display again! This DLP display is twice the picture.The color's are so vivid they jump off the screen! This TV also does a good job of cleaning up less than perfect signals. The HDMI connection really shine's when hooked up to the Toshiba SD-5970 DVD player. Well worth the upgrade to HDMI equipment. The onboard menus are easy to follow as well as fuctional. The two power level lamp is great, I am using the lower level and it is more than bright enought. The 1394 firewire ports are another plus, allowing connection to newer video equipment.The only complaints are the channel changing is a little slow, I am using terrestrial HD signal, and I have not gotten the "TV Guide on screen system" to work yet.The future of rear projection TV's is here.January 12 2005Problem with the built in "TV Guide" was resolved a couple days later. It just took more time to download the information from my local stations. TV is working great after 2 months.
This tripod is really tiny. It is only meant to used as a table top tripod. It meets my expectations and fulfills its purpose. It holds my rather large camera steady. I'd buy again.
I always buy Belkin because of their lifetime warranty on most products. I highly recommend Belkin. Their customer service is very good as well.
very nice bag with lots of room i keep my digital cam corder and camara in it with all the cables power supplies and extra tapes
This was one of the only places I found this at. It worked great and came fast. Would order again.
I ordered this "used like new" camera and am delighted with it. Olympus is one of the last camera companies to produce 35mm cameras, this classic is a wonderful example of their expertise! Before the digital age the Olympus Trip was the camera of choice. Small, compact, excellent optics! Nice to have a bit of history in my hands!
I almost returend the camera but the salesman was helpfull(the owners manual could use some help though). He explained to me how to work the still feature. My still photos were comming out very grainy. Do not use the zoom feature on the stills, that was where my problem was. All in all the camera is easy to use and very light weight compared to the old dinosaur we previously owned(also a Sony 10yrs and still going strong). I am looking forward to using the camera this summer on all of our outings and sport events..... FUN, Fun, FUN
I had these speakers for 7 years. They came with my computer and I thought they were going to be average, but they were superior! The sound was amazing and I used them Every single day for 7 years. THey were abused and overused since I do everything on my computer I would listen to music for literally hours- especially when home alone- I would blast the woofer. On it's own it is fantastic. Shows, movies, and videos were even better than my TV speakers. THe speakers died, but the subwoofer is still good so I'm just trying to replace the speakers alone I don't see myself going with any other brand or type. I highly recommend this product!
I've been using my Olympus D460Z for two months now. This is my first digital camera purchase. I love it!It's a rugged camera that I use for documenting local events for publishing almost daily on the web. For my purposes, it does a wonderful job. The pictures are excellent for publishing on the web and are still good enough for printing out on photographic paper.With a 16MB card (purchased separately), I get 73 pictures at High Quality mode or 218 at Standard Quality mode. With that many shots available I feel free to take many shots knowing that I'll end up with only a few good ones.The batteries have never run out on me during a photo session (normally 3 or 4 hours of taking pictures and frequently turning the camera on and off) I usually don't use the monitor screen that much...which I've been told drains the power rather quickly.I would recommend getting a FlashPath floppy disk adapter. It works faster when you're uploading pictures to your computer.One thing to note is that there is a delay of about 1 second between the time you press the shutter button and the time the camera actually takes the picture.One of the things that sold me on the Olympus was the built-in lens cover. I never have to worry about losing the cover and since it is fairly compact, I feel comfortable sliding the camera into my front pocket.
I want to recommend the Sony ICD-SX57 to anyone who needs a small high quality voice recorder. The recording ability is excellent, size and shape are perfect and High Quality Stereo recording time is four hours. There is one issue to be aware of. The unit comes with non-rechargable batteries but is set to "CHARGE" batteries when connected to USB, as a default setting. This will probably cause the batteries to melt and ruin the unit as another reviewer discovered. Navigate the menu and change the USB to "NOT CHARGE" if you are using non-rechargable batteries, before connecting to a USB port. As a voice recorder the Sony ICD-SX57 far exceeded my expatations.
The people who trash this item don't seem to get the point. The CD has nothing on it except maybe drivers. The cable is so that you can connect the phone to your computer and use Bitpim. The cable allowed me to use bitpim to load custom ringtones. It did the job I needed done so therefore the product is a good one.
Did not like how the bass was very distorted and hard to listen to.Would not recommend it to anyone.
Pros:- I like that the cradle houses the GPS device and charges the Palm while i drive.- To my surprise it came with an auxillary antenna that can can be plugged in and mounted outside the car (although the cord is extremely long and awkward).- The TomTom software seems to work fine so far, but already i came across a major highway interchange that was completely re-built a few years ago and the maps still conform to the way the roads used to be.Cons:- I have found that if I do not turn the application off that I have memory problems that I, as a non-techie, can only solve with a soft reset. Once I realised this I started turning the appllication off, and have had no problems since. I am curious to know what 3rd party apps there are to clean up the "memory leak".- Reception was fine without the aux antenna, until it really clouds up and starts raining. If I plug in the antenna and stuck it on the car roof (it's waterproof with a long cord and magnetic base) it fixes the problem. The cord, however, is very long and inwieldy. It is also very difficult to plug in.- I notice that if it does lose reception, the whole screen will freeze and that the only way to get it to pick up sattelites again is to unplug the power source from the lighter and start again.Another point of note; the Palm website says it only works with the T5 and E2 models, but I have it working just as well with our TX too. Palm support was useless in trying to figure this out, but there are loads of good forums out there to help out.Installation was not an issue at all. The only confusing thing was that I expected to be prompted to put in map software. Somehow you are just supposed to know that you should do two separate installs (once for the software, once for the maps), before moving on to activate the device.
Good quality product. Works faster than any reader. Readers are painful to carry, plug etc.This is a quite a solution. If you can afford another memory other than the one in your dig cam, this can act as your backup hardrive for important files. that;s how useful this is !!!!
First off, these work fine. Where the problem lies, is that when I plugged the cable in, it broke the little door that swings open in the optical port. This can be a major problem since that door is one wall of the port, and helps hold the cable in. It broke both the door on my cable box and my stereo.
I've had one of these for about 3 years now, it works great.Configure a router box for PPPoE login, it will interface with this DSL bridge quite well, and you will be able to connect your home LAN to as many computers as you need.Keep the documentation handy, every time I've had a problem, I connect to the bridge over it's 10.0.0.4 gateway and read the stats back to the telephone company, and every time I've done that they've stopped with the "oh, we didn't sell that to you, it must be the problem." Once I read to AT&T; what the modem says, they start fixing their end.This DSL bridge has never been a problem for me, it auto-configures to the phone line, and is capable of handling speeds far faster than the local service is able to provide.
I had four of theese units in place and they all got replaced by the FVS338. The main reason is the speed. I have a lab and we tested the max Internet throughput of the FVS318's at 1.2Mbps! This is unacceptable. Oh yes, this is with the latest firmware.Several calls to customer service left me infuriated at the lack of comprehension of the problem. I contacted their legal deptartment the same day. Several promises were made on Netgears part wich resulted in them having another level 1 tech call me again to insist I reinstall my OS!I have successfully sued to get my money back.With all of my venting done, I would like to say that I am still a fan of the Prosafe line and will continue to use it. But Netgear be warned, I will be all over you until you get this product line properly supported.
I finally purchased a quality pair of binoculars after decades of using lower priced models. I did lot of research and chose the Pentax 10x43. The image is truly superb. Much better than I expected. Lightweight, rugged, fast focus, and a pleasure to use. I really like the diopter adjuster with lock mechanism; the nonlockable version was always rotating out of adjustment. The extra-short minimum focusing distance is a must bird watching. Highly recommend these.
I was actually purchased this keyboard at Walmart, because they were a couple of dollars cheaper then Amazon on this item, and I was there doing my grocery shopping, but the product is identical to this one.Pros: Spill proof, cheap, quiet, feels good when typing, well placed keys, no extra keys beyond the standard ones, very compact but not cramped.Cons: No "FN" key nor volume keys, and lays too flat even with the extender legs in place.I haven't tested the spill proof feature, but I don't doubt Logitec's or the other reviews word on that.I usually use the laptop keyboard on my Dell D630, but have a similar full size keyboard to this one at my desk at work. Compared to both of those, which are both fine, this is quiet, responsive, and feels good to type on. As I mentioned in my cons above, I think I would prefer that the back of it sit higher, because even with the little feet extended on it, it sits near flat. According to so ergonomics articles on websites this is actually more correct that having the keyboard propped up like I usually do, so it may not be a con for you, or even for me, once I get used to it.My laptop has a FN (Function) key, that this keyboard does not replicate. That is annoying if pressing that key plus another is required to do something that you need to. I'm not sure if this is an issue for many people, and is only a small one for me. Similarly, there is no volume controls on the monitor. With Windows, you can adjust the volume manually with your mouse, so this should only be a small issue.If you are looking for a cheap but solid performing USB keyboard, this is probably the one for you.
As with all analog TV's, this is just a useless bunch of electronics. Might be good as a collectors item, but nothing more.
WARNING THIS MICROPHONE DOES NOT WORK. I have been fighting with it for weeks trying to get my Windows Vista to install it, and after several weeks and several tech support emails and several google searches later it still does not work. WORST PRODUCT EVER. IT SHOULD RECEIVE 0 Stars, however, that is not an option.
I ordered this product because I've had great experiences with generic cables. This is no exception. The cable works great and I was easily able to connect my DVI video card on my computer to my HDTV's HDMI port. The only downside is that I had to connect directly to my TV instead of through my A/V receiver because it had a connection issue there, but that wasn't a big deal to me.
Exactly what we needed for both finding our way around town and while out on the trails. Durable, rugged, small, easy to use.
Took me a few months to learn how to use all of the features, but with the help of fellow Geocachers on Geocaching.com forums, I am pleased and impressed with this GPS'r. I purchased City Navigator North America and that's all I need to go out and find some caches. I have owned this product for over two years now. Very dependable.
I use my Sunpak Pistol Grip with my tripod as well as my mono-pod and find it to be ideal for my uses. Adjusting the camera takes only seconds compared with the time it takes to adjust a traditional swivel head. All I have to do is squeeze the handle and when the camera is in place release it. It holds the camera, even my larger cameras, very still with no drifting or wandering. I have had tripods in the past that were almost impossible to adjust with any accuracy. Often the act of tightening the head would cause it to move and some heads had a tendency to "store energy" and adjust themselves a few seconds after I had everything tightened down. This Pistol grip keeps my camera in place without any problems.The Ballsocket Head is a little on the bulky side but it is so well built I can't complain. I suspect that it's heft is what keeps the camera under control. I had the Pistol Grip head on my mono-pod during a day of hiking up and down steep walls of a gorge with no problem. If anything the weight of the head helped balance the mono-pod.The quick release place works simply yet locks into place so well I never worry about my camera falling off. Just be certain that the plate is properly aligned then locked into place and you can forget about it. The entire things is very well built. I highly recommend it.
what else to say popped it into the computer and it read it put some files in and its perfect.
This panasonic DMR-E75S is a nice item, but beware it may only last for about a year before it turns out to be a surprise package and the owner's manual booklet can be better too. I also must alert you that the customer care center by phone sucks just like a straw, nothing like a recording telling you that the waiting time for your call to get answer is about 55 minutes and will be answer in the order it came in and all that BS. Give it a year or so then it becomes a surprise package.
I've tried several compatible batteries for many electronic devices from camera, laptops, to mobile phones. Nothing beats the OEM batteries. They may cost a bit more, but they more than make up for it when you need the juice and it's just there.This is no different. Be sure and get the real deal.
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.
This Dymo tape comes in handy for our company. We sell and lease medical equipment, and we use the tape for barcoding and inventory maintenance. It's OEM and works wonderfully for our needs. The seller always sends us the product in a timely manner, too. We're very happy with seller and product!
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.
Before I bought the Creative Zen V Plus (8GB black) I had the Creative Zen Vision:M (ZVM) for almost a year. Unfortunately, my ZVM decided to obey Newton's cruel laws of gravitational motion while its drive was spinning. Thoroughly satisfied with my Creative product, I decided to replace my expired mp3 player with either another ZVM or this player. Fearing another HDD debacle, I decided to go for a flash player instead. To anyone who doesn't mind risking a broken HDD-based player, I highly recommend the ZVM. Its movie playback is fantastic, the screen is gorgeous and features about four times the colors of the 5.5gen iPod, and it sounds great. This player is comparable in almost every way. The screen, of course, is smaller. While it's not optimal for viewing video, the video quality isn't terrible. I watched the pilot episode of Lost just fine. However, the refresh rate of the OLED screen created a slight flicker. Overall, the amount of flash memory and the small screen limit the enjoyment of this video option. It's nice to have it, but I don't think I'll be using it much. If you use torrents or rip DVD's to your drive and want to watch them on the go, do the Zen Vision:M. But if audio is your main concern, the Zen V Plus (ZVP) is a great buy. It's light, but not flimsy. I like the look. The picture is an accurate representation of how it looks in real life. It's small! Check out a box in a brick and mortar store to see just how small it is. On the front, it has a picture of it in actual size. I have average sized hands and it fits in my palm. It's so light, I use the lanyard to wear it around my neck, underneath my jacket, keeping it secure. However, it's quite sturdy as well. And it hasn't had a scratch on it (unlike the ZVM, which scratches quite easily). I got about 14 hours out of the battery, doing mp3 playback, radio, and viewing photos (which displayed fairly well -- again, this thing's mostly for audio). I usually rip mp3's at VBR (192 - 256 kbps) and have over 1200 songs on it.In conclusion, at ~$200 on Amazon, the Creative Zen V Plus is a fantastic flash-based mp3 player. If you go to the gym, don't have too many mp3's, want long battery life, think smaller is better, and aren't an Apple-zombie: this one's for you.
ProsIt's super tiny, has good sound, holds a gigabyte, is easy to use, has tons of features, and plays just about any format of music file imaginable. The voice recorder can be set to a variety of digitization rates with the highest rate providing good quality playback of my daughters singing.ConsThe player is so blessedly tiny that the screen is tiny, so lots of information is crammed into a small space.ReviewWhat a great digital music player. It sounds great, and is so tiny that it disappears into just about any pocket (its case has a belt loop in case you like to wear it there). I did not need any special software to load songs as some have claimed. I just plugged it into Windows XP, and it showed up as a removable drive. I dragged and dropped my files into a folder on the player, and was able to listen to them effortlessly. The sound was strong and the feature set is impressive. My player worked right out of the box, and has performed like a champ for the one month that I have owned it.This is more than I can say for the TDK MOJO1 that I bought first. Right out of the box that player was unable to playback any song loaded onto it through either of the software packages that it required. Even if it had worked, the iAudio is such a superior player that the MOJO1 doesn't even hold a candle to it.
I'm a 22+ year veteran at building and repairing systems from Windows based pc's to macs and all flavors of laptops. I must say that this is an invaluable device to have in your toolkit. I originally purchased it to back up data off of laptop drives. However, a few months back I had a mac mini drive with the "tick of death" that would not boot (nor could I access the data) after trying the old freezer trick and various disk utilities.I attached the drive to another mac via this device and was able to copy the data files off without a hitch. Although I never could repair the tick of death at least the data was recovered.Tip: If you do repair work, but don't happen to have a mac, you can easily attach the drive and fire up a linux boot cd which will read the file system of the drive and imhop much faster than configuring the network card, etc, for data transfer.Everyone seems to complain about the manual, however, I found some tips posted on a site after a google search that a third party suggested (don't recall where, just google for it).Charging a bit extra for "data recovery" on one repair job will easily pay for this device. More importantly, if you can recover a set of family photos off of a clients dying drive -- their gratefulness is priceless.
There is no way to program the keys.I bought this based on the advertising that said I could program the keys. They advertise that you can program the keys, but that is not true. The ability to program keys is only available in your game's options menu.There is no inherent way to program the keys on this this key pad. The keys are locked to specific keys on the keyboard.Take heed.Otherwise the game pad works great. The "s" key's odd shape sometimes makes backing up difficult though.
My unit plays all disks and seems fine at first glance. But it has a seriously weird problem: when you play a rental dvd the picture appears very bright, as if overexposed. It does this only with rental dvds -- I have 3 or 4 bought at stores, and these play great. I haven't heard of others reporting this problem, so it doesn't seem frequent, but certainly it adds to the quality issues mentioned by others.
It's not a camera you'd use to go shoot a movie, or something you'd use in some fancy studio. It's a home camera. A camera for regular guys looking to film their families or pets and make home movies. I've had this camera since it came out in 2005. I'm still using it in 2009 (different camera, but same model -- last one got stolen). One of the only really bad things about this camera is that there's no internet connection. No USB port, no FireWire, nothing. The only thing it plugs into is the wall and the T.V. (and VCR, for some people). The other really bad thing is the cameras weight. My hand does get pretty tired after a while. But in the days of I-Pods, and pen-sized video cameras, this camera will seem a bit heavier than it really is since most people aren't used to it. It's not at all impossible to film though. My uncle still uses his huge 1980's "record-straight-to-VHS" video camera, which he has to hold on his shoulder with two hands.The picture quality of this camera is pretty bad. It's sometimes blurry, usually fuzzy, and always grainy. But that's how I like it. It looks clear when played on the LCD screen. But when recorded onto a VHS tape, it has an 80's or 90's look to it. That's what I like though. There's always background noise too. Even in silence, there's noise. It's usually the sound of the Hi8 tape rolling. It's all acceptable though for home movies, which is what I use this camera for. The quality seems more horrible to some people than it really is. This is because they're all spoiled by digital, HD, etc. Well digital and HD-quality pictures aren't necessary at all -- unless you're making a professional movie or something. And if you are, then you'd buy a professional movie camera for $3,000+ -- not this one.Filming in SP might make the picture quality a little better -- I don't know. I never shoot in SP because it eats up half the tape time. If you want to get the full 2 hours out of your Hi8 tape, you have to shoot in LP. So while SP may (or may not -- I don't know) give you slightly better picture quality, I don't think it's worth sacrificing my tape time.The battery it comes with isn't great compared to other batteries you can buy separately (or so I've heard). Supposedly, the battery it comes with, when fully charged, can last about an hour and half (90 minutes) straight. I can't testify to this, because I've never filmed anything for an hour and a half straight. But not once in the last 4 hour years has the battery died on me while I was filming.The zoom is good. I would have preferred a 40x zoom -- because I'm a "zoom freak" -- but when most of the filming is home movies (pets, backyard, etc.), you really don't need a 40x zoom. The 20x zoom (which is what this camera has) is just fine. By the way, the lens is not a Carl Zeiss lens, unlike most modern cameras.The NightShot (night vision) is fantastic. It works in total darkness. Indoors, it works all the way across the room. Outdoors, it's not as good. It works great for about 6 feet, then gets a bit faint. You can see (though not so good) up to about 12 feet or so. The LED light helps, especially indoors. The NightShot is full screen too, not the little circle you see on some cameras.A lot of people complain about the LCD screen going black. Well I've never had this problem. I thought I did one time, and got really nervous and started thinking that all these people were right, but it turned out I had the lens cap on. I wonder if anyone else wrongly complained about it breaking because they forgot to remove the lens cap.Some people complain about the LED light. They say it's pointless and takes up battery life. Well let me tell you, it's far from pointless. When you're filming a black cat or dog, indoors, during the day, with the windows closed, in a poorly lit room (40 watt bulb in a table lamp), then the LED light is your best friend. Who cares if it does take up some of the battery life (and like I said, it's never once died on me while filming).One little feature this camera has is you can add titles to the screen. But it's pretty cheesy looking. And it only allows 20 characters, including spaces. So if you say "Happy Birthday [Name]", that only gives you 5 letters to work with for the name. A lot of times you have to put "B-Day" in order to fit the name.Another interesting feature is it allows you to film in widescreen (note: wide screen, NOT wide-angle lens), which is letterboxed. Something this camera doesn't have (which I always wanted) is interval recording (or a "time lapse"). It's something I would have liked to have fooled around with, but it's really not the type of feature you'd need for the cameras intended use, which is probably why it wasn't included.The "End Search" feature may be useful for some, but it's useless to me. What it does is it automatically sets the Hi8 tape to when you last recorded, so you don't accidentally record over something. I don't use this because I always re-use and record over my Hi8 tapes after I record them to VHS tapes.Oh, and like most cameras, there's a thing in the bottom that screws into a tripod (but a tripod must be bought separately). The cameras weight might be a concern for some using a cheap tripod, but I used the cheapest plastic tripod (cheap in both quality and price -- $10), and the camera held up fine.One scary thing about this camera is the amount of time you have to wait for the tape to eject. Every time I open the bottom to insert or eject a tape, I get nervous thinking that it's broken. But it always comes out. You just got to wait a couple minutes.This is one of the last Sony cameras (as far as I'm aware) to have buttons and an LED light. They removed the lights from their cameras, probably to make the cameras smaller (and thus lighter), and probably also to save battery life. I don't know. They removed the buttons on their more modern cameras and replaced them with a touch screen. The buttons are much more convenient than people think. First, with a touch screen, the screen gets fingerprints all over it. It might be alright with a touch screen pen. But who really wants to go out a buy a touch screen pen? And then carry it around with them while they film? And then try to fiddle around with it with one hand (usually your bad hand) while filming? I haven't done this, but I'm sure it's a pain. Second, it's much quicker (and convenient) to be able to toggle things like the date and time while filming, without having to go through touch screen menu options.It does admittedly become inconvenient during playback. I assume that with a touch screen, you only have to hit rewind or fast forward once. But when playing the film on this camera, you have to hold down the fast forward and rewind buttons. This is only while it's playing though. If you press stop and then click fast forward or rewind, then you only have to press it once.Another thing this camera has (which many modern ones don't) is an adjustable viewfinder. Most people don't even use the viewfinder, but on those rare occasions that you do, you'll be glad it's adjustable. The viewfinder is black and white (but doesn't film in black and white -- unless you record in black and white mode through the menu options). And you can't see through the viewfinder while the LCD screen is open and facing you. But you can see through it when the LCD screen is open and facing the person/thing you're filming.I would recommend this camera to those who like the old 90's look, plan on casually filming pets, making home movies, and who don't want to spend (or just don't have) a lot of money. The price range of this camera is $190-$245, which is very good for what you get. It's down over $100 since it's release too. When I first bought it in 2005, it cost about $365. For those looking for some high tech professional HD super duper mega camera with loads of gadgets and features, go waste your money on an $800 camera. This camera does what it was made to do, and gets the job [the job it was intended to do] done.
works great. not sure what the Adapter is for because the mini sd just goes straght into the big sd.
I love Sony and Samsung, so I was a little skeptical about Toshiba. For $950 shipped from Amazon, I could not hestitate to pull the trigger on a 42" 1080p. Now that I have watch it, there not a single regret. The picture is as good as a Sony and Samsung. Thanks Amazon, shipping was extremely fast.
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'm really impressed with how compact this system is. The case included is pretty nice, and there's even room for a few extras. I'm surprised at how sturdy a $130 system could be, but it is.This is probably not great for a studio setup, but for someone on the move, it works well. It took me about 5 minutes to set it up the first time (that included unpacking). Now I can get it done in under 3.
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.
this camera is an excellant camera for those who like to do photography for fun, or as a career. it has a good lens, the focus is excellant, and there are many different settings on it. this camera is definatly for you if your creative, and love photography.
Have yet to actually see this work yet. I have had issues with the computer I bought this for, so it hasn't worked yet. I installed it on my new computer, and it "shows" that it's working, but no through-put yet. Reinstalled the old D-link 10/100 and it works fine. Have not had a lot of time to work it through yet, but I'm sure it will. Troubleshooting guide on the disk will most definitely help much more than the "online help menu", since this gadget really needs to be working to get you to the "online help menu to start with.
I would give it zero stars if I could. It's a nice product...if it works. I've had it for 2 years and put loads of pictures and videos on it. I made hard copies of most of it, thank goodness, but still. I will never be able to recover all my information.It has acted fishy in the past. Sometimes turning on, sometimes not. This last time I tried turning it back on, it won't turn on at all. The power adapter seems like it doesn't work, and we tried a different one, but it still doesn't work.So, I have to find out some way to get my info off and probably won't be using External Harddrives to store my info on. I'll just have to use discs, as annoying as it is.Products just aren't built to last, and it's a shame and a headache.Save your money. Store your info the old fashioned way on tapes and discs.
I personally owns a few headphone.Sennheiser HD 600, for use at home within Amp's reach.Sennheiser HD 238, for use at home outside Amp's reach, and for use with my smartphone.Koss PortaPro LE, bought it for collection.This time seeing PortaPro at amazon selling at such a great price, i bought 2 of it and a pack of replacement cushions. One for my portable use and to replace my precious Sennheiser HD 238 for use outside home.My HD238's driver is too open and causes too much ambient noise to comes in, plus disturbing the comuters in the public transport i'm in. And it is actually more fragile if kept in my bag. Although it's a better sounding set of cans, offering a much clearer bass and details, i would feel more relief using it in my bedroom where my desktop and Amplifier isn't around. And uses this PortaPro as my street cans.I also love this earpad's comfort. For now i am using it without burning in yet. The bass is immediatly punchy and clear, although the vocal is sounding sharp, but hopefully it will sound finer after a session of burn in. (Same thing when i just got my PortaPro LE)Greatly recommended for people who needs a portable, affordable, agile and fun sounding earpad headphone. But if you do not mind the price and durability i would greatly recommend the Sennheiser PX-100 II. (Too bad,i can't get it shipped to Singapore....)
This item is like a vintage 45 record the look and feel are extremely cool. I love retro and this is definately great for gifts.
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.
Not loud and very scratchy! No louder than my laptop speakers. Not worth it.
I bought this printer because I have always been satisfied with previous HP printers that I have owned. However, this one was a mess from the start. I can live with the fact that it prints slowly and the scans are very poor. However, from week #2 this printer started getting paper jams errors and out of paper errors when the tray was full of HP all in one paper. The paper feed often pulls gobs of paper at a time unless you only put about six sheets of paper in the tray at a time. I have called HP customer support but they are of absolutely no use. Since the printer was only days old I wanted it replaced. Instead they insisted on "troubleshooting" the problem. I have complained four times and insisted on a new printer. However, they insist on "troubleshooting" the problem. The problem is that I have a defective printer and want it replaced. HP has outsourced their customer support to India so you cannot get anything out of them other than what they are reading on their computer screens. It is like talking to a robot with a bad accent. My advice: Stay away from HP printers altogether.
I had my unit for a year and the plastic hinge broke.I recommend getting and using the optional leather carrying case at all times because it helps protect the hinge somewhat. My hinge broke after a day I was carrying around my gps unit but didn't have my leather case with me.However I think the hinge started getting more loose after about 9 months of use because the flip cover started falling off my pda occaisionaly after about 9 months of use.Even when using the leather case you'll still want to use the flip cover. The leather case is softer and if you don't have the flip cover on inside the case there a good chace your unit's on button will get pressed on inside your pocket and the pda battery will get drained. The flip case is more rigid and it helps prevent the on button from accidently getting turned on while you are carring the pda inside the leather case.
The product fits a Treo 650 perfectly, and the buttons work well through the silicon, however I have a few complaints:(1) There aren't any labels on the buttons that are covered by the silicon, so you need to memorize the functions.(2) The belt clip is white and very flimsy. I bought this case over others because it has a belt clip, and it turns out that the clip is barely usable.
Simply said, it works! I have a web design business and love that I can put websites, presentations, etc. on the drive and easily take them with me. You can even use it to backup email, graphics, etc.Glennette YelvertonPremium Web Design and Hostinghttp://www.premiumwebdesign.com/
facil de usar ; comodo y muy buen productoZune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
My mom's old HP Laptop motherboard died and she had some the familiespictures and other information that we could not get too on the HardDrive.Went on e-bay to see what it would cost for a use HP laptop of the samekind to put the HardDrive in and I was looking at over a hundred Buck.Saw this on Amazon for Five bucks and some change.Purchased it-shippingwas very fast'slapped the harddrive in it and was able to get all of mom'spictures and the rest of her things off the harddrive.After removing allthe information we wanted I formatted the harddrive and now she uses itas a external backup drive.This thing is Great!easy to install your harddrive in.Looks Great!Would recommend this product to anyone!!!!!!
I've had this TV since December 2006. Paid $1800 to Best Buy. Been very pleased until just recently. The monitor developed a vertical line along the right side where the black bars from a standard size display would be. Not terribly noticeable, but noticeable. I have retired this set to the bedroom and purchased a 52" Toshiba 1080p as a replacement.Strenghts: picture quality, price pointWeaknesses: No tuner (moot w/cable/satellite tuner), poor sound (moot w/ home theatre), quality control, remote (useless)
The portable projector is better than I expected. Light weight, small, and very easy to use and setup with Macs or PCs. Great for traveling. Saved me a lot of money this past week - instead of renting from a hotel or conference center. It's paid for itself already. Projects pretty well even in a lighted room - better if the lights are dimmed in the front of the room. Comes with a remote as well. Would recommend for those who need to travel with a projector.
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
I took a piece of 2 sided tape and stuck in on the side of my Dell. It gives me easy access in such a confined space. Good product. Recommend highly.
Why in the world did Sony change from the drop-in charger/computer interface design used on the DSC-T3 to the horribly inconvenient concept of removeable battery/external charger and separate octopus-cable system used on the DSC-T10?The charger is a little plastic pancake which has to be hung on a wall outlet, or plugged into the end of an extension cord somehow strung across your table. Then the battery has to be removed from the camera and inserted into the charger. The charger is not heavy enough to remain in place on its own, so you have to weigh it down with something to keep in place, but, because of its design with the plug on the back, it doesn't lay flat on the table, so - good luck.The computer interface cable is a strange multi-headed cable with USB, phono plugs, and some other odd connector which may be for external DC power, although the manual does not bother to describe its purpose. In order to use this cable (which plugs into the bottom of the camera), the camera itself must be laid on its front on a table (or its back, if you want to risk damaging the LCD screen). But, because the front of the camera is not flat, the camera moves around if you just touch the cable.Other reviews attest to the inconvenient control buttons and the poor picture quality in low light conditions, so I won't repeat them here.I'm really disappointed with Sony on this one. It's almost as if there were multiple groups working on this, who didn't bother to talk to each other.Come on, Sony - talk to your customers and see what they like and dislike about your products before relying on your reputation to sell junk like this!
Cokin has been the go to product for graduated neutral density (ND) filters for many years and this is no exception. Why do I give it four stars instead of five? First: these filters are getting harder and harder to find, so I'm very concerned about the Cokin companies future. Are they going out of business?? Second: It seems that after they've been used for a few months or more, no matter how clean it is, if you point them towards the sun you get a LOT of noise and spots effectively rendering them useless into the sun for sunset/sunrise, especially if the rest of the scenery in the photo is dark.Having said all that, I use mine a lot and would not want to be without it. It is quality built and shaded.I've seen some other brands available and unless Cokin starts making their filters easier to find, I'll try them next time.
Really erratic. I try batch converting files from a series (e.g., different episodes from the same TV source), and half of them get converted and the other half gets spit out because Turbo.264 claims it can't handle DivX files. I've downloaded the "required" software using Turbo's link, and the same problem recurs. Whether a single file or a batch of files, Turbo.264 just quits at different places when processing the same file at different times. So far, I've given up using its software for conversions and have returned to opening an AVI file with QuickTime, then exporting to Apple TV format.It works fine as an adjunct to EyeTV, but I find it easier to record programs using my cable box DVR. I think the software should be renumbered 0.3, not 1.3.Also, I think it should have its own power supply because even when hooked up to a POWERED USB 2.0 hub, it sucks so much juice that a warning message pops up on the screen advising me that the hub is overloaded and I should disconnect some of my devices. Of course, I experienced dozens of trials with System Profiler not even recognizing it being connected (because it was way underpowered and therefore invisible) before I got the first overloading message, and then I isolated the Turbo.264 as the sole USB device connected to a powered 7-port USB 2.0 hub. Then it was recognized (but still crashes occasionally).At least Tech Support came up with the same diagnosis after I contacted them. Problem is, why isn't any of this in the small flyer of an instruction manual?
As it is one of the most successful wireless routers I decided to give it a try. It's been a few months and I haven't had to power-cycle it and it handles my 10 devices that are connected via wireless flawlessly. This router has excellent range right out the box. In a normal household I think extenders are overkill.
After living with an old 1980's CRT tv for about 5 years, I finally took the plunge and bought my first ever flatscreen, the Toshiba 42HL167. I received this about 2 hours ago and let me tell you, it's great looking at a black screen!! After reading many reviews about the greatness of this set, it looks like I got a lemon. The tv will not come out of standby mode and I can't get it to turn on to save my life. I know that this tv ranks pretty high, but based on my experience I have to warn people to stay far away from this set. I should have trusted my gut and went with a Samsung, they have never failed me.
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.
This product is a steal. I'm no audiophile, but it sounds quite decent to me. I've been using it almost everyday for about a month now and it still hasn't died on me. I was worried that it wouldn't have the noice-reducing capabilities of my old j-buds, but they do, so i'm a very happy customer. Why not 5 stars? They don't come in black and it makes me worry that they'll randomly die on me any day now.
I have used several routers for wireless and voip and this one was the easiest to install. Following the instructions and everything worked perfectly. You can add up to 4 different wireless or voip. Great product.
Hifonics is no generic brand. They make high quality speakers. Its hard to find speakers that fit in doors these days. Most are too deep and hit the glass when rolled down. I recommend adding Dynomat to any car door to help remove rattles and add deep tones. I couldn't figure out how to make the speakers light up using the LED connection.
The cordless mouse is great,BUT... the keyboard I have is a pain in the bum! the spacebar and several of the letter keys are prone to sticking right out of the box. I realize that I may have just got lucky and got the only lemon made by logitech(sometimes S#!T happens) !.But since they are sold as a pair I can't give a high score.
This is the most outstanding digital camera I've ever owned. While it is lacking in some features of the professional digital cameras, they most likely won't be missed by the average consumer. For those moving up from a standard point and shoot, the biggest benefit will simply be speed, (aside from it being SLR). No more delay in taking your picture, when you push the shutter release, the picture is taken. But if you want full control of your exposure, f/stops, and shutter speeds, you've got that too.The lens that comes with the Kit has a nice wide range that will give you a good wide angle, zoom, and macro, well worth the extra $[$$]. The pictures are crisp and clear and the color is the best I've seen in a digital photo. Well worth the price. Thank you Canon for finally making an affordable digital SLR.
This machine works well, it would have been helpful to have received the remote; fortunately we had an old remote that worked.
i just tried to setup and use this new ? dvr90ve, the manual is over 100 pages of miss-info and not real how to. After 1 hour to read the manual and a lot of- hit or miss I had this dvr/vcr wired into my system but the vcr worked /not the dvr . It was defective right-out of the box. After 5 hours of trying to get thru to fanui customer service they tell me what I already know the dvr drive is broken, they say, take it to a repair center or ask for a return from amazon and wait 2 weeks to a month for a replacement. I will never shop this way again. Ho! Ho! Ho! merryxmass !!????????
i don't have this lcd hooked up to a hdtv converter yet, my cable co. does not have any in stock, but it has an adequate picture for kitchen use without the box. picture is much better w/o box than the ge tube television that i replaced it with. very pleased.
I cannot exercise without it. It is soo addicting. However the play pause button died on me about a month ago. But I loved it so much that I used the previous/next button to play songs. Now that died too. Can't play anything. Im sending mine in as I write this. Oh the how technology is a double edged sword.
I bought this for my daughter and she loves it. Very easy to use. I thought it was a great deal, especially considering it was only $40 more than the iPod nano (the cheapest price I could find). I especially like the fact that she can play games on it -- now she won't need to use my PDA or cell phone!
I was looking for a numeric keypad for my laptop and bought this Goldtouch after talking to a few people. The quality of construction is excellent. That was a big problem with the other manufacturers was that they felt really cheap and didn't have a nice click when you pressed a key. The Goldtouch has great feel and is nicer than my own desktop keyboard. I think the only thing that I would say is a negative is that the keypad is quite a bit heavier than the other models that I tried out. This is partially due to the quality of materials.
I am a female bowhunter who really had trouble judjing distances on green fields. This is a great product . It is easy to use and very accurate.
This is a great set. I love the freedom of the wireless mouse and keyboard. All of the extended keyboard features also make it a great deal. You can't go wrong with this keyboard and mouse combination, and it's from a great name, Logitech.
Bought this before the holidays as a quick replacement when out other camera was being fixed and I must say the Kodak name has disappointed me. Two things I don't like - 1) there is not viewfinder, so on really sunny days you can't even see what you are taking a picture of, and 2) almost every picture comes out grainy and if we try to use the digital zoom, the picture is completely blurred. It seems others reviewers have really liked it, so maybe I just got a lemon. But I would say spend $50 more dollars if you can afford it and get a higher megapixel camera.
I tried everything but my laptop could not connect the internet. Maybe the problem was with the VISTA OS, but the company offered no fix.
I've had an amazing experience with this unit. Like everyone else, we had a house full of VHS tapes.We wanted to convert our VHS collection to DVD without a computer. The conversion job seemed beyond what I could do. Despite dire warnings about combo units, we bought this one and have had no regrets. Set up was a breeze...the schematic was excellent. 75% of our VHS tapes, even the pre-recorded ones, had no copy protection and they were very easy to dub. In the 6 months it took me to transfer the entire 500 tapes, I had not one problem with the machine. We ran it night and day.I never thought I'd use the VHS side again but it has come in handy for recording shows that are broadcast with copy protection. Things that are distorted on disc come out fine on VHS.Now that the gargantuan task of library conversion is done, everyone I know wants to do the same at their house. I have highly recommended this unit to friends and co-workers.
This product is horrible. It does not in any way work. It appears to work. But it will never print. You will waste an entire evening and then be forced to return this horrible product. The customer service is unbelievably bad. You will be on hold for at least an hour. And then they will be unable to help you. The product was designed in 2005 and has not been updated. If you are a computer wiz you may be able to do this by manually changing intricate settings. That is what the customer service person attempted, but even he could not help. Ultimately he said that I needed support from HP too. But it should be plug and play. This is 2010. I have set up routers and other similar things but this is just plain awful.
These speakers are huge, big and loud. Did I mention they were loud?The cabinets are thinly constructed and very light but still seem to be stiff and sufficient to dampen the monstrous 15" woofer's vibration, though the back does reverberate a bit when you have the volume up. The depth of the speaker is oddly narrow so they're easy to tip over, be careful. The front removeable cover is no-frills black cloth and the speaker is quite understated, which is a good thing since they're huge.Pair these up with a good 100+ watt/ch amplifier and you don't need a subwoofer.
Got it in the mail, attached it to my PCI card, booted up and is dead. Called Seagate and they said return it.
I had used a C720 and expected the C730 to be a superior product. Very surprised to find darkening in view finder as button was depressed to take a picture. In a dark environment the image in the viewfinder would be completely lost just as you tried to take picture. This marrs an otherwise terrific product.
This converter works extremely well. I am running CAT5 cable approximately 150' with an excellent connection of video from my cameras on the floor of the facility to the upstairs recording system.Unlike the HDMI Extenders this unit does not get hot while in operations. I'd advise anyone to get these extenders in place of long run s-video cables.
I just got this about 2 days ago and im going to return it. When I first tried it out it seemed OK but then the higher you turned up the volume the more distorted it got. When I tried to play metal you couldnt hear anything, it was so distorted.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Could be my rookieness, but I hear good sound in one side of channel, and other side its coming in and out. When I upload to a video site, I only hear sound on one side. Doesn't matter if I use their mic or my stereo lapel mike.The handheld is noisy... just put it in a stand and don't touch it.
Never had any problems with any XD memory cards. The 2Gb card holds almost 800 pics on a 10 Megapixel camera. Amazon is nearly half the price of the electronic retailers...
I have Acura RSX and needed a sub woofer for best sound effect. Undoubtedly this will shake your car. AMazing !!!!You just cant believe how great sound it gives when you play "Boom Boom Pow" :-). Amazing... Highly recommend. I ma very specific about the music quality when I hear musicand this exceeds my expectations. Highly recommend for Hatchback Cars.
Great product at a great price! Even at 8 megs, this card will hold almost 1,000 pictures. Can't go wrong!
And stiill working well afer a number of years. I have no complaints and believe the product is first classs.
I ordered these headphones refurbished. I am extremely satisfied with them for the price I got. The cushioning on the top headband is great. The adjustable size parts don't slide around too much and tend to stay where they're told, which is really nice.I haven't used the microphone much, but no one complains about it when I do. It works just fine.I wear glasses, and I think one of the really important things for headphones is when you're wearing them for 4 hours - how will your ears feel afterward? For me, they feel just fine. Comfortable.Also, I prefer the headsets that have two ports for headphones and microphone. I don't like the USB ones, although I couldn't really tell you why.Overall - I like these headphones!
This is a wonderful universal remote. If you are looking for a remote control to operate all of your electronics devices, buy this one. The best feature is the system configuration feature in which you can turn everything on and off at the same time. Very convenient and easy to use.
This TV is great overall. I am extremely happy with the picture quality when using it under HD. Its absolutely unbeliveable!! The drawback is Time Warner only has about 13 HD channels, everything else is in SD. Under a SD signal the TV is an average performer (which is why I gave it 4 stars & not 5). The picture does get grainy and my $300 TV looks much better than this set! But it is still "bearable".I did go down to a local electronics store and do a comparision of this set against the leading brands (under HD signal), and i must say it was just as good or even better than some of those 5K+ TV's out there.Its works great when hooked up to my pc, I did have to go out and get a decent video card with a DVI out. The picture quality is simply great.Bottom Line: Buy it! But just be prepared to be patient until more 'n more programs get broadcast in HD.Blog: [...]
1. Tuning Problems:Beware of this product. My $25 Grundig pocket radio outperformsit! I live in Boston which admittedly is full of radio signal overlap.So okay its a little harder to tune a radio station here. This productdoes as bad a job of tuning as any I have ever seen. The signalleakage is all over the dial. It gets about 4 stations clearly in alocation that has hundreds of stations.2. Using it for IPod speakers:It is a very clean looking design but as far as using it for ipodplayback remember that it doesn't have any remote controlfeatures or playback info so you are restricted to turning youripod on and letting it play away. You better really believethat life is random ;-)
A really good storage device. 1 GB for such a low price! Yes, the U3 software was annoying but with thirty seconds of research, I found out that it can be easily deleted. [...]. It will try to talk you out of deletion, but doing so does not effect it's performance as a storage device.
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.
So when I first got this thing I went stick crazy. Nothing and no one was safe from my sticking wrath. So I tired it on several surfaces that I knew would not be an Issue. As with everything I buy I tested the Monster Pod before I had to use it. That way I would understand how it would work in different settings and surfaces. When I was testing it was outside temp was about 84F and indoor was 70F. I used the Cannon PowerShot SD360 for testing.*INSIDE*GLASS:Horizontal - No effort here, and makes the camera real stable.Vertical - Needed some pressure on the glass but it stuck well. I would however recommend that you be careful with this one because the surface is less grainy and I felt that if you didn't secure it well enough you could have something fall.Upside down - Seemed to with no problems. I was able to lift my glass table top with it. What's interesting was I was able to see how efficiently I was securing the Monster Pod. I did this a few times over and over again to be sure I had a system down for more secure fastening.Thoughts: No residue left behind.DRYWALL:H - N/AV - Stuck easier then the glass. I didn't see any sort of creeping but the camera I used weights just a little over 5.11oz.U - It stuck wonderfully with no problems.Thoughts: No residue left on my walls.FINISHED WOOD:H - Again, no problem.V - Worked a bit like drywall and glass combined as far as the surface goes.U - N/A*OUTSIDE*MY CAR:Glass results are all the same.VINYL DASH:H - It was warmer in my car so molding it to the dash was no problem. It stuck very nicely and handled my driving around over speed bumps and quick turns.V - I had a bit more trouble with this one. Getting it to stick was sorta hard as I really don't have a flat surface. Most are curved and are very small. I did however get it to work.U - N/AThoughts: As you can see above there was some residue left behind. I wouldn't really call it residue. It seemed to suck up the oils from the vinyl dash. I wiped it down with sponge and it was mostly gone. I then added Armor All and it was restored. For recording while driving I recommend usingPanavise 809 CCTV Camera Window MountThis works a lot better. I also worry that the Goo for Mnster Pad would ooze out if it got to warm.CAR EXTERIOR:H - Easy peazy.V - Again no problems here but I wouldn't go driving around with it on there.U - N/AThoughts: I noted that you really don't need the goo on Horizontal settings to be exposed. It works great a s a quick tripod and it will keep your camera falling off uneven surface.LAMP POST:H - N/AV - Worked great. I have no complaints.U - N/AThoughts: This is where I stopped testing it. Mostly because I had run out of surfaces in my immediate area.OVER ALL:I think this product works great. You have to be mindful of how much weight your mounting to it and the surface you plan on sticking it to. If it's something like a tree or a rock you should be careful and clean the surface as best as you can and not apply to surfaces that you can not clean. It,s easy to use and you don't even have to use the goo in most horizontal settings. It has ha wide base so even when it's a bit breezy outside you can take a photo and not worry about it tipping over. There are also a lot of settings where I wouldn't use it. Anything I felt was really porous I wouldn't recommend putting it on. I'm pretty sure you would lose stuff. I also did a bit of research on this product and read somewhere that there was a 1st generation material that had a lot of problems with residue left behind (2006). Since then, they have changed the makeup of the goo. If you watch the CNET review you can see the Monster pod before they changed it to what I have now. [...]
Antec BP550 Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 Modular Power SupplyEasy to install and connect with the connectors as needed.
It works, just barely, if your source and target are two feet apart.The sound sucks even then. A lot of money wasted. I am very ticked off.Wish I had never ordered it. Don't make same mistake.
It is just what my daughter wanted. Fired up after charge and works just fine.
this thing has so much static it's not even funny. I have heard my neighbors phone conversations. Took it back and got a much better and cheaper one.
Do not buy this product. I ordered this and it was shipped to me super fast. This product has the shape of the cartridge that goes into the printer, but the labels are not the same. Each color is securely enclosed in a plastic airtight sleeve which is handy. I say that because mine were leaking and had ink on the inside. I would never open those and try to clean off the ink and use them. I don't think that happened in shipping. I think they mailed me a defective product. It was thrown in the trash. I was going to try to get do an exchange.....I was not given that option. They mail defective product and then one is unable to exchange it for cartridges that aren't damaged. Avoid ordering this product. It is defective!!!
This handgrip makes the XTi feel more secure. I have medium sized hands and appreciate the feel of the camera when I have something for my pinky to rest on.This handgrip is cheaper, and comes with two batteries. This was my real selling point as other reviews have stated that this grip is made in the same factory as the Canon part. I don't know if this is true, and I haven't compared it, but this has a good quality build to it. I like the feel of the plastic. It's designed rather sturdily and all the necessary functions are located on the grip.Pros:-comes with extra batteries-cheaper than Canon version.-Makes camera feel more secure in my hands.-looks awesome on the black XTi body, and fits snugly, as it should.-has tripod mount on the bottom.Cons:-Does make the camera heavier - bad if you have a good lens on it, it makes the whole thing HEAVY!-dial and buttons feel a little mushy, less stiffer feeling than the ones on the XTi body (I don't know how they feel on the Canon-version grip)-the rubber on the bottom does seem prone to peeling, I can ignore that and fix it myself later.-the large size does cause some problems with placing it into my camera bag. You might want to consider this carefully, otherwise you might need to buy a new bag as well.-no auto-off for the grip. I would like this thing to recognize that the camera is on, and turn on, then turn off when the camera turns off. I hate fussing with switches, and it will drain your batteries if you don't turn it off. The Canon version doesn't look like it's much better.Overall, I recommend this grip - it's nice to have the extra juice for lots of picture shots, and it gives a good balance when you're holding the camera.
I agree that when playing after recording it & trying to FF it will always jump to the end which was nerve-wracking. Also typing in the title or name... too tiresome using the remote. The quality of the recordings even at 3 hour was great. I never tried to program the timer. The menu could have been better, but it was ok. You couldn't delete chapters even on DVD-RWs, only the entire disk. The main problem was after 2 weeks, while watching it record a VHS, it seemed to pause. Turning off the VHS unit didn't help, hitting stop, etc. I had to turn off the recorder which made the almost full DVD-R useless. It worked after that, but I obviously don't trust it anymore. I bought the GoVideo R6640 DVD Recorder after this one. I miss the cyberhome in comparison! Least cyberhome worked GREAT over 20x. But shouldn't electronics work for at least a d**n year? On an added note, it let me actually copy some copyrighted lecture videos that GoVideo & also Panasonic won't.
I had been struggling with my computer to print out pictures for several months when I found an ad for this little printer. I had no idea that there was anything like it out there! I wanted something that would be fast and easy and could just print out a set of pictures without having to go through a photo program. This printer has made printing SOOOO easy for me! The quality is terrific and I absolutely love it! The fact that I don't have to hook it up to my computer at all is a huge bonus. I just plug it in when I want to print something out and I get an instant photo. This comes in real handy when you are traveling or want to just print out one picture real quick without going through the computer hassles. Of course, if I have a picture that I really like and want to enlarge or crop, I can still work with it on the computer to get just the shot I want. I don't want to do that for every single picture though. This great little printer has changed the way I feel about my digital camera. It has made it so much fun and not a chore. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants fast, easy, quality photos.
This product has been a workhorse in my entertainment center for quite a while! I have never had a problem with the player. It's performance has been fantastic for me.
I am loving these headphones, and I am using them as I type this review. They are comfy and stay in my ear which is great for the gym! $5 + free shipping you cant beat it!EDIT: It is 6/25/12 these have lasted me about 8 months now and the right side is starting to go bad. VERY GOOD quality. I did order a different headphones just to compare. I'll be surprised if they are better than these tho so buy these!
THE PENTAX MACRO BINOCULARS OPEN UP A NEW WORLD OF VISUAL EXPERIENCE.THEY ARE EASY TO USE AND FOCUS REALLY CLOSE.
having the wires protrude from the end of the connector is a great idea. It makes the connection very tight with minimal untwisted wire. It also reduces errors by being able to see which wires are where. The problem with this connector is the position of the clip that keeps the connector in the socket. The position of the clip is such that when the wires are crimped (using a regular crimp tool), it causes the clip to be pressed against the connector thereby rendering it usesless. The resultng connector is fine, but will not stay put in the socket. If using the Platnum Tools crimp tool is a must then it should be clearly stated so. Queries to the company regarding this yielded no response whatsoever.The strain relief sleeve is very fragile and can easily be torn off the solid part.
This item arrives in plain plastic packaging unlike the items in the retail store, but it works just as well and at least a third cheaper. I would recommend.
Once the product arrived I untangled the mess of power cords I had under my computer desk. I have used other belkin surge protectors in my office and have been satisfied with them. This was a factor in deciding to purchase this one. I really like the surge protector's number of outlets and the order they are arranged. However I believe the manufacturer could improve the mounting holes it has on the bottom for mounting the device on the wall. This is a bit challenging under a desk. I would like to see the mounting holes moved farther apart or extended to where they protrude on the ends and one could just screw it to the wall. At the very least the manufacturer could provide a sheet with the mounting hole pattern for placement. The product has worked very well. The small power transformers that I have plugged in have not become disconnected or fallen out with the protector wall mounted. I would choose this product again.
This company rates a 10 on my scale. Best price , fast shipping!!!! You can be sure that the next time I need office supplies, it will be with this company.
I have had 3 other kinds of microphones. A headset that sounded fuzzy, a small one that you have to hold that has okay sound quality, and another desktop one that was flimsy, broke, AND didn't sound that great. Not only is this one the best sounding mic I've had, it's the best looking and the sturdiest. It records very clear and also records good from a small distance.So if you are looking for a great microphone, this is the one. The only thing I don't love about it is that is hooks up with a usb port, so I had to get an extension, but that is hardly a bad thing. ^_^So Logitech lives up to it's name and delivers yet another high quality, reliable tech product.
I have been using this headphone for the past 5 years. I still love it. Holds charge well still. Sound is awesome. Range is great. It feels comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
I purchased two of these at Amazon for less than three dollars more (and that is total including the shipping) than I was able to purchase one 2GB card at that so called best b*y electronics store. Four times the storage for less than three dollars more. It was shipped to my door by the third day, and they work great in my LG Rumor and my wife's Palm Treo. The extra storage for pictures, video, and music is really handy. I would reccommend these to anyone.
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.
Just received the unit in the mail andhad it up and running in just about 45 minutes. A true no brainer and a welcome answer to hard drives left over from recently deceased laptops.
I needed a wireless solution to avoid running yet another cable approximately 60 feet through 4 walls. Plugged in the transmitter, aimed he antenna, plugged in the receiver and voila! Great signal quality and I've yet to encounter any interference issues.
The remote didn't work as I had hoped it would. It's just not a reliable remote for even the simplest setup.For example, I programed the remote to work with my DVR. When trying to fast forward through the commercials, I was often unable to get the touch screen to react fast enough to stop at the desired point. This caused a lot of unnecessary frustration.The remote seems like it isn't quite production ready. I would consider the Logitec Harmony instead.
It's true what other folks here have said about the PortaPros:-really good sound-comfortable, truly-adjustable-fold into themselves to become quite smallI think the looks might be retro-geek-chic, but you won't be thinking about the looks once they're playing music for you.
Bought it to put theKenwood KDC-MP345U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Inputin my fiance's 2006 Xterra. Both were great choices.
Delivered on time with no problems. The product works great as a mountain bike mount for my gps. I have no complaints with it
Make sure your measurements are correct. but this is a simple. low cost product that does exactly what it says
This is crap, I bought it used it for 8 months and then it died. I tried to email tech support and they never responded.So I bought a new one. I wrote this one off.
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?)
Exactly what I was looking for; works perfectly; am glad I ordered it.
If you use a palm pilot you'll probably need extra pens. For some reason, over time the pens loosen up in the holder and fall out, which mine did. So, I purchased these.Since you can do so much more with a palm pilot, like actually writing on your touch pad, I haven't converted to using my phone for my handishopper. I'll continue to use my phone as a phone until I can hand-write on the touch pad; then I'll make the switch. Until then I need extra pens for my Palm III!The item was shipped quickly and I was happy with the transaction.
Most of the bad reviews here seem to be from people who don't like the U3 software/function of this drive. I guess my question would be "If you didn't want a U3 drive, why did you buy one?" SanDisk - and all other manufacturers of USB flash drives - still make standard (non-U3) flash drives. Why not buy one of them instead of buying the U3 model and then griping because it has U3?I love this drive. It lets me take my e-mail, browser bookmarks, and any files I'm currently working on with me and use them on any Windows XP or 2000 computer. Yeah, it's a little slower than a standard drive, probably because the U3 software has to load when you insert it. Again, if this is a problem for you, buy a non-U3 drive - problem solved. It also requires more system resources than a non-U3 drive, i.e. a more powerful computer.SanDisk's included CruzerSync software isn't as feature-rich as the Migo software included with other U3 drives, but it appears to be a full version - the Migo you get with other drives is a 60 day trial that costs twenty bucks to register.As other reviewers have noted, if you have a Mac, the U3 functions don't work anyway, so there's little point in buying a U3 drive. Save yourself a few bucks (and get a little more space for your files) by buying a standard drive instead.Don't gripe about the product because you didn't know what you were buying. That's YOUR fault, not the manufacturer's.
Great for PowerPoint presentations or displaying web sites via projector. Easy to switch between presenter and mouse functionality. Moving the mouse pointer around, however, does take some practice. Therefore it would not be as useful for sharing among many people who use it only occasionally.I used it with a PowerBook and it required no extra drivers or software. It is plug and play.
All in all, I am happy with these phones. As others have stated, they do get a bit hot and sweaty around the ears after wearing them for a while. They do have great sound! I have already noticed an ability to hear deeper targets that my old phones missed. One minor criticism would be where the cord enters the left phone. It rubs against the plastic guide and that cause an annoying scraping sound. This could be fixed, though, with a piece of electrical tape.
I have purchased many of these GPS units. They are excellent units for navigation to waypoints in rough conditions. I beat up my units and they take it. A previous unit had a defective power button. I fixed this by cutting the seal and poking the on switch with a stylus. Now this unit isn't usable in the rain, but is otherwise working fine.On the specific unit I purchased from this vendor:This unit works fine, but has to major defects:1. The SD card was defective. It will hold some maps, but randomly leaves out many maps, rendering it almost useless. I replaced the SD card with one from another unit, and it works fine.2. The ability to find interstand exits is missing from this unit. As I've said, I own several of these units, this is the only one with this feature missing.
Great picture quality. Make sure to calibrate picture settings. Good ammount of inputs but a second component set would be nice.DON'T listen to people that say the picture looks stretched! No DUH! You don't even know how to set the aspect ratio correctly! RTFM before you list as a con!Overall this is an amazing deal for the money. Have the neighbor kid set it up for you if you technically challenge before you list a FEATURE as a CON!
This remote does all that it can do, It was easy to program and it worked great. Only one improvement to it would be buttons that light up in dark.
I did quite some extensive research before commiting to the Digital Rebel. I wanted a digital SLR mostly for family photos but also for Astrophotography. I signed in a lot of forums were this camera was the most recommended in digital astrophotography (non-CCD) as well as the best cost-benefit as all purpose camera.I have intentions to modify this camera to take best advantage in astrophography. This means that I will carefully remove the included IR-filter in order to get better astrophotos. This means I won't be able to take terrestrial (all purpose) pictures as the photos will result redish looking without the IR-filter. As a consequence, I will probably get the Digital Rebel XT for family pictures.
I bought this for my daughters Macbook and it works great. The only complaint I would have is that the power cord is shorter than the orignal, but that is not a big deal. Works well with the mac and cost a lot less than a new replacement from the apple store. Would recommend.
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.
I am a professional graphic designer, and I am very good with digital cameras. That being said, you might not think this camera is as good as I do if you don't have extensive digital photo training and experience and don't know how to take advantage of it's powerful imaging sensor.I have been able to coax a lot out of this little camera in the short time I've owned it. One of the ways to do that is to work with the white balance, bracketing and image settings. Also using the manual ISO setting is important in getting excellent pictures. I havent even gotten to take advantage of the continuous shot mode, but looking forward to it.The sharpness on this thing even at 400 ISO is phenomenal. Macro setting is super sharp as well. I'm just blown away by the detail this thing captures.... for $140!!!!!!!Seriously, I'm sure the F30 would be even better with the full manual settings, but knowing how to coax out the best from this camera, all I need is that super CCD image sensor and the high ISO settings and I can get what I need. I might even use this for some professional work, I'm sure it will be good enough quality for print.I didn't even charge up the battery before turning it on, and the thing still took about 50 pictures before needing to be recharged... So I'm sure the battery life is ridiculously good.Ease of use is great, buttons and menu are intuitive. Wish it used SD flash memory, but thats cool, it's still great.
I think this camera is great!It just amazes me how people bad mouth things that are not perfect.I got a great deal for $179.99 at Officemax back in August 2007.Pros:Perfect compact size, and takes great pictures. I take it everywhereGreat price!Everyone I show my pictures too always says, wow you camera takes good pictures".Easy to use!Flip the door down to turn on is very cool.Cons:I do notice the white spots every now and then, but it is not all the time.And yes it has a monsterous all in one chord, but so what?And no one likes the red-eye reduction mode everyone says they go blind from it,so I had to turn it off. and now all my pics have red eye.So do not listen to all the bad reviews here, this is a great little camera.I am very happy with my purchase.
I got a pair for $30 from Amazon. At this price, these headphones are a great deal. I'm very happy with my purchase. They have great sound quality, the clarity of the bass really stands out. They are also comfortable. One consideration: the headphones do not keep sound in or out. So if you're looking for noise isolation, these won't do it. Nonetheless, these are great all-around headphones, and are still a good deal at the normal price tag of $50.
I have the bose cinemate ii gs before i just had them sitting on my entertainment stand and i liked it, But after getting the speaker stands i enjoy the sound much better!!
This system rocks! It's hard to explain how cool it is, owners of Tivo might relate to this: you have to use it and then you'll ask yourself how could you listen to your music any other way.Some cool things:- some radio stations allow you to skip songs- tens of station available for free- it will download album info even for you CDs- supports multiple users, each with their own favorits- it will sync its clock using a time server over the Internet. The poster that mentioned that this feature is not available is mistaken: one just needs to turn the setting on from his/her account on my.philips.com- more featurs than you can imagineThe only problem is that the manual SUCKS, especialy when dealing with network setings, so here's some usefull info:- the system works with WEP but only 64bit (aka 40bit). It doesn't works with 128. To ensure that your wireless is very secure, make sure that you enable WEP (64bit is still quite secure, unless you're a top secret agency, in which case don't use wireless), set authentication to Open (not Shared), change yor SSID from whatever default value (eg linksys) to something else, turn broadcast SSSID to off, change yor default router admin password. Last, but not least, read yor router's manual and see how you can filter MAC adddresses and allow only the ones fir yor devices (including the Philips Streamium) - however, if you follow the other setting, this one is optional only.- when entering the WEP keys on the Philips Streamium you MUST to use UPPER CASEs, even though it shouldn't mattter, since those are hex values. Use the remote control to enter them.Good luck all, and enjoy this super cool product!
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.
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...
I gave this as a Christmas present. I am told it's "Pretty cool". I've been told it works well, is easy to load and operate, and the sound is excellent both as a player and when in radio mode. It certainly satisfied the end user. It seems to have been a good buy.
I've used my earphones for over a year. I needed something that would stay in place no matter what. I've used my earphones for running, hiking, snowboarding, bicycling, and sleeping. They were so perfect for me. The sound is not the best but then again, you're not really spending much money. I let my boyfriend use them to listen to his ipod and miraculously he broke them. They actually still work but are a little handicapped. I could not find them online and was extremely disappointed, but sure enough here they are on amazon.
I've owned the Suunto Vector for more than three years after purchasing it when I first became interested in adventure racing. While many top racers wear it, I would highly recommend it for the serious hiker, climber or backcountry skier for it's solid construction, design and versatility.While I also wear this as my everyday watch, it's extra large size should be taken into consideration if that's something you have in mind.There are a couple other brands available in this market segment, but the relatively low price and exceptional feature set are what continues to set this tool apart from the crowd.Here's what you should know:* Expect to replace the battery at least once a year. This is due to a number of reasons, one of which is the powerful backlight on the face that when activated can nearly illuminate the inside of a small tent at night. If you believe the manufacturer's warnings and want to play it safe, you may want to have this procedure performed by a professional (watch, not outdoor) shop. Suunto sells a battery pack that comes with a replacement seal and screw-in back, and this is definitely something to consider every other replacement opportunity, but you can get by with a lower-cost Duracell type 2430 3V lithium if you're on a budget.* The altimeter is one of the strongest features, allowing you to quickly pinpoint your location on a topo map. However, plan to reset it regularly, especially after a plane ride or frequent and significant changes in altitude, or weather. This is rather easy as along as you have a confirmed location metric, but you have to remember to do it regularly to ensure the greatest accuracy. The 24-hour memory provides a total measurement of your ups and downs (ascents and descents) over that time period, a really cool record for runners, mountain bikers and skiers.* The compass is one of the strongest in this class of devices, which to be sure isn't the greatest to begin with ... but even the serious orienteerer would be impressed. The ability to adjust for local declination is really nice.* The barometer is good, but not great. However, if you want to be aware of potential weather changes, this will provide you with some peace of mind. Better to be safe than sorry (or worse) in this regard.* The thermometer isn't accurate at all unless you take the watch off for 15-20 minutes or so to eliminate the warming effect of your skin/body temperature.* Some of the controls and settings are not easy to comprehend or remember. I've never been able to figure out how to use the stopwatch, timer and lap features. If you're a swimmer or triathlete and this is important to you, look to the Timex Ironman standby.* Waterproofing is rock solid. No worries.* The soft-rubber watchband is comfortable to wear, but will deteriorate over time, even more rapidly in chlorine. Suunto offers a much lighter nylon/velcro alternative that I personally prefer.Overall, I really like the Vector. But for a number of reasons already mentioned, would not feel comfortable giving it a perfect 5.0 score. But consider my 4.0 more like a 4.7 ... you can't go wrong here.
I have now had 2 different PhotoSmart printers and they are so awful andincompetently designed it is amazing to me that HP has not been sued in aclass action over false advertising. The C6180 says on the box it can do32ppm black and 31ppm color - this is simply A LIE. It would be lucky to getthat many BLANK PAGES through it in a minute. For simple black-and-whitepages of double-spaced text, on the other hand (I just timed it) it doesa maximum of THREE AND A HALF PAGES PER MINUTE. PERIOD.Copying likewise, MAXIMUM THREE POINT SEVEN PPM black-and-white double-spaced text. Hang on, blank pages? I just tried it, copied 5BLANK PAGES in a blazing ONE MINUTE FOURTEEN SECONDS.After hitting the cancel button, you will wait a minimum of 15 seconds for theprinter to be ready for the next job. And every few printings it spends 20-30seconds clicking and whirring first, sometimes without indicating what it'sdoing, often saying it is in "Printer Preparation". The ink runs out at aridiculous rate and it seems clear that the notion that splitting cartridgesinto 6 saves money is also a lie. If any color cartridge is out, the printerwill not print even a black-and-white job without you going physically tothe printer and hitting the OK button - EVEN IF YOU HAVE PRESSEDTHE "BLACK" COPY BUTTON TO START WITH.Want to turn off the printer? You'll wait a minimum of 20 seconds for itto shutdown. But that's nothing to turning it on. Better just leave it onall the time because you will wait a full MINUTE AND FIVE SECONDSfor it to be ready to print.But that's not all. The printer has a million buttons and menus, but nojob control whatever. There's no way to bring up a screen saying what'sin the queue (if there is one) or even a description of the current job.The printer very often hangs inexplicably, and its little elaborate uselesscolor screen just says BUSY no matter what button you hit, though nothingis printing. Often when the ink is out, it does not indicate this on thescreen but just stops printing. Perhaps it is waiting for the computer userto acknowledge a dialog, but the screen shows nothing. Often enough youjust have to yank the plug out of the back of it. Also, once every few days,the printer inexplicably loses its wireless connection. It does not indicatethis on the screen anywhere. It just disappears from the wireless network.Have to shutdown, or preferably yank the plug since shutdown takes so long,and power up again, to recover the wireless connection.You thought that was all, didn't you? But the FAX hardly works either!!Tried to receive a black-and-white low-res fax, waited several minuteswhile it said connecting and receiving, then it just said FAILED. Faxes,um, are not rocket science. I checked the phone connection to the sender'sfax and there was no static. Unbelievable.My experience with the older photosmart was the same. I am a computer engineerand if I had designed this product line, I would not be able to sleep atnight, I would take my own life. It is strange because my experience withDeskJets has been much better.If you want a printer that barely functions at all, and you want to rewardHP for lying outrageously to customers with PPM almost TEN TIMESSLOWER THAN ADVERTISED, by all means, buy any HP PhotoSmartprinter.
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.............
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.
One year ago, I wanted to go wireless, so I went online and found this. I went and picked it up at my local Radioshack and am very pleased with it. Set up was a breeze. One thing I like about it is that it is Vista compatible. First off, the keyboard is very sleek, light-weight, and it's programmable keys are very nice. The mouse is a little heavy, but it works on almost any surface and gives it an under control feel. So far, I've had no problems whatsoever with the amazing duo. I also would like to compliment Logitech on the ability for the wireless adapter to be used with a laptop or desktop.
The Zune 30GB Media Player is a great item for the price. I liked it so much, I bought one for my 7 year old son. It is simple to use and offers everything anyone could need in a media player.
I tried them as noise isolation. ABSOLUTELY NO ISOLATION! I could hear everything around me! Besides the product's material and implementation are cheap.I DON'T recommend this product to anyone.
Think you're getting HP 02 cartridges at a bargain price? -- Not. HP is deceiving you through lack of appropriate disclosure. The cartridges are not nearly the same ink quantity as standard 02 cartridges. When you see the phrase "custom cartridge", it's HP's weasel words for ripping you off.
No glare, perfect fit, no reflections, no artifacts created. I have one for each of my D80 lenses. Works perfectly with all of them. As far as I can tell, it's the equal of filters costing 5 times as much.
This is my second Zune, my son gave our first one a "bath" so here we are purchasing a second one. Our first was a 2nd generation 8G and it worked great until submerged in water, no suprise there. This is a 1st generation 30G. We love it, it held all our music plus we have room for more. Its easy to add and remove music, create play lists, navigate through both the Zune handheld and computer programs. I can't say anything negative about it. I think microsoft does a poor job marketing this product because I think it is superior to the IPOD and most people have never heard of Zune. I have helped family members program other mp3 players and the Zune is by far the best of them all.
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.
Received the radio in good condition. Read the instructions and programmed it, but could not receive weather information. Never received an alert so don't know if it worked for that. After talking with Midland and reprogramming the unit while on the phone with Midland it still did not work. Have returned it (at my expense) for a replacement.
The Bose universal floor stands are just what I was looking for.Last year we purchased the Bose home theatre and these stands happen to be a perfect match for the speakers. We have the stands on wooden floor and they are very sturdy. The design is sleek and gives a modern look.We are very happy with the purchase.
I purchased this camera after Christmas, so I have had it almost six months. I am very impressed with this camera (I have the silver one that I had purchased at Staples on sale).>My only problem with this camera is the battery. I have a difficult time keeping it charged. If I want to minimize battery usage, I try to keep my picture viewing at a minimum. For the most part, I can get away with using it for five days until I need to recharge it.>The screen is amazing, but I am always nervous it might get a scratch on it, because it is so large. It currently has fingerprints all over the screen, which is understandable due to it's large size. (I do not have the touchscreen version)>My favorite part is the "Program Auto" mode that is on the Home Menu. I find the "White Balances" settings on it to be extremely useful. You can change it from Flourescent 1, 2, 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Auto. This is the best way for me to get excellent photos in a house (or even outside). I used to leave my camera on the auto mode, but now it's always on Program Auto so I can change the light settings. For me, I think it's as good as the invention of sliced bread!This is a wonderful camera if you don't mind charging it often. I would highly suggest you buy a spare battery when you get this camera, to save you in case the original dies on you. As I stated earlier, I have enjoyed this camera since December, and plan to use it for many, many months to come. If you are searching for an easy, useful, point-and-shoot camera, it's a good option for you.
After doing some MacGyvering I was able to get this retched keyboard to fit in the space for which it obviously was intended but not designed for. But all is well that ends well, I made it work.
These speakers are amazing! The sound quality is great. I use them while gaming, or whenever I feel like waking the neighbors up with some stuff I call music...lol. For the price, you can't beat the quality. Good job Logitech!
I bought this unit to replace aSherwood RX-4105 100 Watt Stereo Receiver (Black)that got fried by lightening.I had plenty of speakers from an old stereo system that I don't use anymore and from a financial standpoint it just didn't make sense to buy a whole stereo system when all I needed was the receiver.It's driving two sets of speakers and gets in put from my flat-panel TV. Plenty of power, and so far so good --it's been running now for one year solid and I never turn it off.I did have a little glitch with the speakers, I found that each set of 2 speakers had to have identical wire in order for both of them to work. Go figure.Plus, it's working just fine with my oldSony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remoteremote, which was easy to program for it on the Aux setting.This is not some fancy receiver with a bunch of bells and whistles. Just basic stereo inputs and outputs, which is all I wanted or needed. And no, it's not "surround sound" but with four speakers running I don't think I'm missing anything at all, frankly.I'm actually considering buying another one of these receivers to power a couple speakers for my digital piano in another room.
This product works very well. Have had no issues, but I almost wish I would've gotten a radio transmitter with an auto tuning feature.
This remote covers all the bases when it comes functionality; TV, SATE, XBOX, DVD!!! I own a few other Logitech devices and have never been disappointed. I would most def recommend to others!!!
I highly recommend you not to buy this as this doesnt have any extra storage space.Even power adapter case is quite snuggly and I am repenting buying this item. I cant even store my ipod in this case. The finishing of the product is smooth and leather quality is descent.But its not multipurpose.
Easy to use and lots of options that are user friendly. I am a first time Palm user and it didn't take long to be up and running.
I am both nerve and bass deaf. These earphones not only block out the surrounding background noise, they make it so that even I can consistantly hear the bass. Totally Awesome!!
This was an excellent little product for the 58 days that it worked. I just returned it and I am going try the product one more time, maybe I received a defective one. I will update my review if I can make it past day 58. The thing that bothers me the most is that I couldn't just exchange it for a working radar detector. I had to send the broken one back and receive only 80% of my money & then repurchase. Oh well, it was still a good product, saved me from getting 3 tickets the first day I got it.
I like it so much, like the setup menu, the sound, and i can syncrinize it with mi tv bravia LCD. Recommended 100%.
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 !
I have had great luck with other Opteka lenses, but I had to by a thread adapter. What is the thread size of this lens here? I need to know before I buy. Opteka, please put thread sizes of your lenses in the description. Thanks!!
Very well made, large field of view and good in low light. I have several other moderately priced binoculars used regularly (Nikon, Simmons and more) and this pair beats all in low light use. Good purchase and perfect for bird watching and more. The only con is that they are slightly heavy, but with more glass and being full-sized that is to be expected.EDIT: 01/10/13I have since purchased a another pair of Simmons binoculars and have had the time to spend comparing the different binoculars I now own. (6 different pairs.) These are rapidly becoming my favorite. They bring in the most light, they are smooth and easy to focus and the sharpness is at least tied with any other pair I own. Certainly a 5 star.
My puposes for the larger format is for engineering drawings. I had an Epson 1270 (used from EBay) which worked well. I needed an additional medium format unit, and the 1280 seemed the logical choice. I occasionally do photos for our sales group, and while it does indeed use a lot of ink, I found Concord Supply to fill this need at an affordable price.I've gone through 2 expensive HP's in the medium format style, and they don't hold a candle to the reliability and performance of the Epson Stylus Photo 1280. Never again will I buy an HP Inkjet.It worked right out of the box, and hasn't failed me yet.
I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE UNITS A YEAR AGO, ITS VERY NICE EXCEPT FOR THE FACT IT DOES NOT OFFER CALL WAITING CALLER ID, AND IT BROKE AFTER A YEAR OF USE. I DO NOT RECCOMEND IT
This is an excellent product that even a small child would be able to hook up. It has made internet available in all rooms of the house, including the basement.
Pros: Came fully charged, price was right with free shipping. Worked just fine once installed in a SUA1500rm2uCons: Fit was not perfect, but fit with minor modification.Upon sliding the battery pack into the backup unit, the first thing I noticed was the position of the grommet that surrounded the plug wires.It was rotated in such a way that a small tab prevented the pack from fully seating in the bay. A slight turn and this was fixed.However, after that point, the battery continued to bind. Upon removing the pack, I noticed inside the back of the bay, along the bottom edge there is a flat tab of metal. On the back edge of the pack, there is a tab sticking down that prevents the pack from completely falling out of the bay upon removal. This tab is binding in the back of the bay. The solution I found was to use a small metal file to put a bevel on the back edge of the tab on the pack. This allows it to ride up over the tab inside the bay and it seats just fine.The original pack has the same tab but does not need this adjustment because it has 2 or 3 inch bumps on the bottom of the pack which it rides on. The ABC brand has these but they are far too small and instead the pack slides on that back tab as it enters the bay.All in all, worth the savings. Time will tell how well it works in terms of longevity.
This is an excellent HTIB for the price. I bought this unit to go with a 46" Samsung LCD HDTV. It matches well and the tall-boy speakers really frame the set well. I located my TV on an end table where I could put a limited amount of components into. This fit the bill as it provides a surround sound receiver, FM/XM radio, 5-disc CD/DVD player in a 2" high unit. This replaced about 15" of stereo equipment. The tall boy speakers are great as I don't have to mount speakers to my wall or find something to put them on. I had some issues getting the HDMI to passthrough 1080p output with optical audio...seemed like it couldn't keep up as another poster mentioned. I rebooted everything, and it started working fine...go figure? For radio, I didn't think it provided the best sound, but it does have a lot of options so you can tune it to your liking. For the price, it's a no brainer.
Wow. 4gb SD card for 6 bucks?!! I remember paying $35 for my 2gb card! As soon as I saw this, I new I had to get it. It works great for a great price. The end. Nothing more to say.
These are NOT crimp type pins. They are flag type and must be soldered if you wish a strong connection. The photo is deceptive as it is not clear enough to tell they are not crimp type.
Got this to firewall an Internet service and its been working great! The Built-in IPS (Intruder Prevention System) seems to catch a lot of attacks, so that part is good. Setting up VLANs (Virtual LANs) is a snap and seems to work great. The IPSec VPN really only works right with the Linksys QuickVPN software, but its easy to install and if you follow the directions, works great the first time out. This box is overkill for just a home network, but for us SOHO users with data that we need to access while mobile, its a champ! Now if it only have VIP (Virtual IP) so I could set up some Highly-Available servers.... Documentation is rather sparse in my opinion, so its not a good choice for a net n00by to set up.
I am very happy with this product. Sound quality is good, range is good, and I can access everything I want for emergency calls, weather, and even the air and ham radio channels. For the price, I think it is a very good product.
The five 2-way satellite speakers are really cool.If you like movie, then then 50-watt powered subwoofer in a front-firing bandpass will be your favorite.All speakers magnetically shielded against video interference, so it's easy to find a good location around your living room.Subwoofer features power switch and level control, plus line-level and speaker-level inputs, with feed-through to satellitesIt's great for entry level.
First of all, let me just tell you....I'm an iPod user. I do enjoy the sleek look of iPod...and yes...I do enjoy being a part of the buzz surrounding the product. However, I got a chance to play with the Zune at launch and to my surprise, I was completely delighted.Things I like:Twist interface - flows so smooth and fastThe build quality - I love the feeling of the zune. no fingerprints!The brown - I purchased it...I think its very trendy lookingFM tuner - Not a biggy, but it's handy I supposeWiFi - I'm hoping MS expands this feature...I feel they willScreen - Beautiful...nuff saidTransfer Speed - GEEZ! This thing is SUPER fast!MarketPlace - Typical, but very intuitive and sleekThings I don't likeMicrosoft - They have a reputation for abandoning things. (DRM)Video - Where's the store guys? At least have SOMETHING for launchPoints System - Lame.All in all it's a great PMP. I highly suggest going out today and picking one up!
I've been using this Dlink DIR-625 router for a month now. My cable internet provider is Comcast (NJ). Before with Linksys 54G v4 I had to reset the router a couple of times daily; it was very, very annoying. Spent time on the phone with Comcast tech support people, Linksys, upgraded firmware.. the whole nine yards. No luck.After reading reviews on Amazon, I bought it on Newegg.com (they offered a free N card with the purchase, a [...]. Their customer service is very good too, possibly as good as Amazon's). The installation (I have a Vista PC) took 10 minutes, and viola - the speed of my wireless network increased 3x-4x times, and, most importantly, haven't lost a connection once in the past month (!!).W-o-w.P.S. Recommended this to a newbie colleague at work, he confirmed that the installation was a snap, and everything works extremely well with his Cablevision cable internet.
This is a great Palm-O/S based handheld unit. With 16MB of memory it offers plenty of storage; more than most Palm-based units on the market. The USB synchronization and rechargable battery are nice, too. A great device for those who want a 'workhorse' instead of a 'showhorse'. ;-)
Everything seems to work just fine and easy to installlooks like a good product. I have only used it a short time so time will be the test
The Tiffen 77mm circular polarizer is an excellent product, I am very happy with it, the service provided from Amazon was great and I will buy other Tiffen products from Amazon again.
I bought these for my Rio Volt SP250 portable. I am very picky about speaker/headphone quality and find these to be outstanding considering the source and the ... price. You can get better sound but be prepared to pay four times as much to do it, and the high buck ones probably won't run off of a portable.The 497's get plenty loud even driven off the Rio Volt, but really need a more powerful source to deliver a solid bass punch. I'm looking at portable headphone amplifiers to fix this minor quibble.They really are much more comfortable and smoother than my Sonys but could still be a tad more comfortable. That's because with their limited padding they still press (50%) against my normal sized ears. They are also too bulky and hot for the gym. I save them for home and walking the dog, and sweat up the Sonys at the gym.
Nikon's ML-L3 wireless remote is great. It just works the way it is supposed to and keeps things simple. I love it for any kind of night photography when camera shake can be an issue, and also for doing self portraits, haha not that I do that alot... but if you are out with the fam and have a tripod, it is great to be able to be wherever you want to be and still work the shutter. It also allows for use of 'bulb' mode on your Nikons, which will allow you to manually control how long your shutter is open. (Note: I think 'bulb' is only available in full manual mode, if you are in Shutter Priority, the longest attainable shutter speed is 30 sec) For less than $20, I would say it is a must have for any Nikon user. The only complaint I would have is that the remote must be pointed at the front of the camera. It would be nice if the remote was Bluetooth or something non-directional, unlike IR which must be pointed at the receiver. Other than that, it gets the job done!
Works as expected. Greater value than buying the SVGA cable and the audio cable separately. Only problem is that the cable is thick, but that is expected from an SVGA cable.
Definitely not a set-it-up-once-and-forget it. Constantly requires attention to make it work. The keyboard is very noisy, and the mouse is heavy. Cannot use the mouse on a slanting surface, because it will slide down due to its weight. There are better wireless ones that have come out recently. Features are good (bookmarks, shortcut keys, etc), but bad usability. I would never buy it again.
If you are considering buying a router or modem...DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM LINKSYS!I can not stress this enough. They have ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!They will not help you in any way, shape or form and they DO NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET OR ON THEIR WEBSITE FOR FREE. You must PAY FOR SUPPORT.
THis is ok with space, but what would have been nice is if it came with a recharger, as it happens I tried to ask amazon if they could help me find one but they never got back to me. Rechargable batteries without a recharger is stupid.
I've had this router for a year now. As every other reviewer, I've replaced the firmware with OpenWRT (first White Russian, now Kamikaze) - and had no problems whatsoever.The reason I gave 4 stars (as opposed to 5) - Cisco should stop wasting effort on proprietary firmware development, and rather contribute to OpenWRT (or other similar open source firmware - I am just not aware of any). The way it's distributed now - with big black label "by changing the firmware you are voiding the warranty" - is just plain silly!
Love this. Easy to set up to work with the computer. Sound quality good with my own headphones- I donated the not so good ones that came with the base station right away after reading the other reviews. This is soo much better than the expensive Bluetooth I had (which also prematurely broke), and does not have the issue Bluetooth has that I can not listen to any sound over my web browser. I am using the headphones mostly to listen to internet radio in the kitchen at night when family is in bed, and I walk around a lot while doing so. I get static when I got into other rooms of course, but good for listening anywhere in kitchen.
Very cheap materials and construction. The fan in mine makes so much noise I have to keep it closed up in a cabinet. I'm currently looking for a replacement. I would not recommend this product.
It works perfect with Nikon cameras... I have to prove it in many situations to have a complete idea of how it work, but i'm satisfied now
Back pack is excellent for the price, but it lacks the capability to carry a professional-grade tipod comfortably. The tripod tends to shift and is difficult to secure.
Got this for my wife last year for Christmas. She loves it and it is still working very well...almost a year now. This was a good purchase.
I needed an easy, quick way to hook up an internal harddrive to my computer to recover some files. This fit the bill nicely. It's not pretty, and it has a couple of different cables that aren't all integrated into a one piece, slick design, but it plugged in, was immediately recognized by Windows XP and Vista, and worked flawlessly. What else should it have done?I didn't load any drivers or software, so if it came with any programs for backup or recovery (it had a disk), I didn't try them.
When I first purchased this product a little over a year ago, I paid about $800. I had thought the price was justified by all the slick features, quality and the recording capabilities. The unit worked fine for the first 3-4 months and then it started displaying error messages that gradually got worse over time. I would be recording my favorite TV show and then suddenly, the unit would stop recording. On other occasions, I would time a show to be recorded while I was away from home and then when I returned I would discover that the unit failed to record the show.Now the unit won't even play a DVD let alone record one. I took it in to get it repaired thinking I would have to pay a high repair cost of $100-$200. The repair cost is over $1000!!!!!If Philips has any integrity, they should recall this clearly defective product. Based on this experience and Philips' unwillingness to stand behind their product, I won't be buying any more Philips products. They've lost my business for life.Read the other reviews. I think you'll be able to spot the pattern. You'll be sorry if you buy this product.
Let me preface this by saying I never write reviews, but I thought it would be a huge disservice to my fellow Amazonian shoppers to not speak out about this product.First of all, don't buy this product. Much like yourself, I read reviews for products before purchase and solely base my decision on what the consumer has to say versus any description a company writes about their product. It was the summer of 2009. I had just purchased my new Panasonic plasma screen television, Onkyo 7.1 HTIB and XBox 360 (with HDMI output). The only thing I needed to tie the experience together was a central command unit. Enter: The Logitech Harmony XBox 360 remote. Upon arrival, programming was simple. Using the provided USB cable and software, finding and programming my TV, HTIB, XBOX and cable box within the application was a cinch. Customization of the buttons was an added plus. In no time at all, my wildest dreams were quite literally in the palm of my hand.The first thing I noticed were that the buttons that were not soft (e.g CH +/-, VOL +/-, GLOW, OK and surrounding directional keypad) offered much more resistance to depression than I would have imagined. Initially, I chalked it up to being a new remote and it not being "broken in". The resistance never faded or "broke in" and in time became quite annoying. The numerical keypad was not functionally deficient, however, the keys were teeny-tiny and difficult to navigate around, especially when the cable box affords you about 3 seconds to type in a complete channel. If I had a dime for every time I attempted to go to the NHL Network (858) and ended up on HSN (85), I would have enough money to buy a new remote.A few weeks into operation, I noticed that during random points of non-use, the GLOW function of the remote would turn on without notice. No big deal, I thought initially, until I noticed that due to this quirk, my batteries were draining quicker than I could have anticipated. (As a side note, if by some chance you do decide to purchase this remote, please consider investing in rechargeable batteries) This soon became a nuisance as the remote would decide to glow in the middle of the night without provocation, which is a tough thing to explain away to a squeamish, unreasonable girlfriend who thinks that ghosts control the economy. Anyways, the unannounced GLOWing of the remote would become the least of my worries. Soon, buttons started failing. I would like to say that I am a habitual channel changer. I am never as interested in what I am watching as I am interested in what could potentially be on another channel. I programmed the 2 buttons to the east of the display LCD to be my "PAGE UP" and "PAGE DOWN" functionality within my Comcast Channel Line-Up. After about 2 months, the button I had programmed to be "PAGE UP" failed, clicking but not changing. So much like Magellan and other noteworthy navigators before my time would adapt to adverse conditions en route, I switched direction and started using "PAGE DOWN" to reach my destination. Great. Worked for about another 3 weeks and then "PAGE DOWN" failed. I reprogrammed the buttons due west of the display LCD to reflect those formerly on the east side. I was met with similar results eventually, but not as quickly as the first go-round. In a strange twist, the GLOW button sandwiched between the CHANNEL and VOLUME up/downs stopped working and now would only GLOW when it was in the mood to do so. The other buttons that eventually ceased to agree with a direct order: the up and down directional above and below the OK key, the "ACTIVITIES" key on top and last but not least the VOL + key.All-in-all, I don't regret my purchase. If this would have worked without failure, it would have been the greatest purchase ever made. I only wish that everything would have worked out and the keys didn't end up failing out on me.
This was ordered as a Christmas gift for my daughter's camera and we received it shortly after placing the order. This was a bit surprising as it was just before Christmas. The product came with its own battery and after setting up the camera and pulling the plastic strip protecting the battery from draining in the remote control, I pushed the button and it worked perfectly the first and every time thereafter.
I bought this to use with my Garmin Geko 201 - works great with a USB to serial adapter, and Garmin's Mapsource software. I do occasionally have to reboot my PC to get it to get everything to work - but I think that's just windows, or the usb/serial adapter's drivers - not the cable.It is a little tight going on and off the GPS - the official Garmin cable may be tight as well - just make sure you push it on all the way when using it. And - my Geko 201 has a little rubber flap that protects the contacts - I accidently ripped it off the very first time I was removing this cable! Dumb! My fault - not the cable's - maybe Garmin's for not providing a better cover - but I was able to re-attach the rubber flap with some electrical tape.Anyway, the cable works great.
As of about July, 2007Rand McNally no longer makes this item and has no suuport link on their website. I question if any updated maps or product improvements will be available. They now suggest Garmin navigators.
I am in the process of scanning approximately 10000 slides into my iBook, and this appliance is about the greatest thing I can imagine. It is fast, accurate and easy to use. I have done 1000 slides in the first week I've used the scanner, (including culling on a hand viewer, which takes most of the time), and they look terrific. I almost bought a $550. scanner, but after reading the reviews of this one on pcmag.com, I was convinced that the Canoscan 8400F could do the job as well or better than the other item. PC Mag was right. This is a great scanner for both documents and photos.
I luv my ipod I got it in june of 2004 and it is super! With all of the songs that you can store on it it is the best. Who says you need the most expensice ipod that holds like 10000 songs. I mean are you really going to listen to all of thoes songs or even remember all of them? I mean come on the mini can hold 1000 songs and that is way to much for me. It is slim and compact and the perfect gift. You should totally buy this one
I like the headset. It has good sound quality and has held up really well to a year of heavy use. However, having the mic is permanently connected and can be a little irritating when you don't need it.
A nicely made headset, gives and gets great sound, too, and they're comfortable to wear for extended periods. In fact, I sometimes forget I have them on. These are great for Scype or other Voip telephone calls but they handle music, TV, and movies just as well. Great value!
I bought this as back-up for an order from iPodCarParts, which tend to mislabel their products and not to mention worst cust. service. I think they have an automated email answering system. Anyways, this part ended up in my parts bin because I found an item close to its price and with washers, nuts, and male spade connector at the end. Not a bad product, it's sturdy enough to do the job I ordered it for. But it just seemed easier to use the "kit" instead of hunting for nuts and washers and end connectors to fit everything in place. Don't get me wrong, I ordered it knowing fully well what was included. There was no misleading on the sellers part.TY.
I was amazed with the price tag and the features this tripod was offereing and immediately switched to this one when I read about it.Its been one of my best choices in terms of quality, fetures and price. The extra quick release plate gives you a lot of flexibility if you have two photo devices. The high - tilt adjustment are superb.Sunpack could have been more innovative with providing a handle to carry the tripod. Providing a carry bag would have been really great, particularly when others are offering the same. But thats too much to ask for this price.Overall this is a must buy item.
Being my first MP3 player, I was a little skeptical if I would find this easy to use. I was pleasantly surprised. This small player has a lot of features and downloading to it was a breeze. The sound that comes from the headphones included is great, although I must admit it is a little hard keeping them in my tiny ears at times. I had heard others were not happy with them, but they sound great to me. The only thing I did not like about them was that mine were slightly defected, one side of the wiring (left side) is about six inches shorter than the other. It can make it a little harder when trying to use them during workouts, but manageable. I think it was a defect and not an issue for others. It is also easy to navigate through the different options. I thought I would be able to load a little bit more music, but my husband explained that when I downloaded the music, it was all done in the highest quality which takes up more space. I would definitely recommend this player to others and hope that they enjoy it as much as I do.
Easy to install, I've had this since Dec 2008, no problems with it at all, works great
I purchased this siren to ad to my X-10 home security system.X-10 does not sell an exterior siren so I mated this siren along with a 12volt transformer and the X-10 light control module.The siren is loud enough to alert the neighbors and the price is very reasonable.I'm happy with results and purchase.
I bought the sd3109 about a month and a half ago and its an excellent dvd player. The sound is awesome and the picture quality is preety good. This dvd player has a lot of cool extra features too and that is the reason i bought it the only problem i had was that when i bought it the next day i had to go to the store to exchange it for a new one because the player wouldnt play anything and it would say disk error. either its really fragile or toshiba has bad quality control but since i changed it it has played every dvd and cd without skipping or taking too long to load up. I recomend buying this player from a department store and buy it one of those 4 year warranties just in case something happened to it after the toshiba warranty period ends About the remote controll its not really that bad i mean is it really that hard to open a lid to press the zoom or the other keys in it. and if you dont like it then buy a universal remote controll. the only problem i see in this dvd player is either bad quality control or that it is really fragile(if something happens to the dvd player again i will post another message and tell you all not to buy it but till then i think that this is an excellent player)
I bought this Sandisk micro SD for my Garmin GPS.What a deal! $4.............Until it didn't work.I went to Office Depot, paid $17 for the same thing, and it worked fine.Live and learn.
Does the job well. Makes it much easier to re-charge unit either in the car or in an electrical outlet. I definitely use my MP3 player much more now that I can charge it easier. I would definitely recommend it and save $15 over store price!
This is a nice lightweight coiled headphone cable. Works great with my laptop. All the adapters are a nice bonus.
The Rio Carbon clearly stands out as one of the best portable music players out there if you just go by specifications and looks. It's got a sleek design, long battery life, lots of storage, and all in a very small and lightweight package.It also comes with only a 90-day warranty, and you can probably guess why. It's just a matter of "when" your unit dies, not "if". Do a search on Google for "broken Rio Carbon". Read the reviews here on Amazon. The stories of failures are pretty consistent.In my case, my unit worked for almost a year. I had been traveling a lot and had decided to leave it at home one day. It sat unused on my desk for about 3 weeks. When I again turned it on, it displayed the message "Insufficient space for database creation." That was it. Nothing I did could bring it back. All of the suggestions in the FAQ and from tech support failed. The unit hadn't been abused, dropped or anything. In fact, quite the opposite. It had been sitting unused, undisturbed, and untouched for weeks prior to the failure. When I began to search the Internet more carefully hoping to find a fix, I discovered the common stories of failures.Bottom line, it's a sleek design, and one of the best units out there on paper, but stay away.Larry
SHORT: This is a brilliant piece of support engineering.LONG: Well, for starters, this is the long version, and long it is. I'm only 5'7, and when fully extended, I cannot reach the shutter on my camera flat-footed. What is nice about this is that I can, for the most part, leave the last of the 4 sections retracted, and use the center column to get to eye-level. Contrary to what people say, there's no flex even when using the center column, and adding weight to the hook would fix any center-of-gravity issues that may arise. I would say that for big it gets, it's folded up size is pretty impressive, and any good ballhead is going to almost double the weight of it. As long as you have the space, weight won't be an issue when selecting it to take on a camping trip, or even light backpacking journey... and that's saying a lot for support this beefy (being the 3 Series)... but if you plan on doing a lot of trekking, you may want to look at the 1 and 2 series. The 3 series can easily double as a nice studio tripod.Prior to this tripod, I had a Gitzo 2 Series Monopod, that was also 6x carbon with the G-Locks, so I have become very accustomed to the G-Lock legs, and I still believe there's no better locking system for camera support. They are very quick to use, very strong, and very reliable.I really don't have anything to say bad about this tripod, except it's VERY expensive... and if I really had to stretch, it would be that I'm a bit weary on Gitzo's method for changing the leg-angle. It's simple and effective, but there's something very unsophisticated and rudimentary about pulling out a little tab on each leg and then making sure it aligns for the correct angle. I have a little $70 National Geographic tripod that has a very slick system where you spin the plate where the legs meet, and it automatically sets the angle on all three legs. I think Gitzo could do something fancier there. This is drawing at straws, because it's rare I change the leg angles anyway.I have a Manfrotto/Bogen 486RC2, which is a nice ballhead, but a tripod of this calibre screams for a Really Right Stuff head...
Why pay more for a poorly performing marketing stunt? Just get this stuff and be done with it. If you are an extreme overclocker, then you aren't reading this, you're reading ocforums or overclockers.net or other benches and reviews for thermal compound. For everyone else... get this.Thanks,Anthony
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 have 2 disks. I have never had problems, such as hanging OS, the need to reboot, etc. I performed numerous "stress tests" like copying large number of files from disk to disk simultaneously playing mp3 on all attached computers. No problems.However, there are some things I don't like:1. NDAS protocol "pokes" the network continously. Each computer that has NDAS driver installed talks to all other computers all the time. LEDs on switch blink like crazy - I have 8 computers connected to the network,2. The above is not that bad, unles there is a slow WiFi (i.e. "b") connecting some computers. I have 2 laptops connected through WiFi"b". These computers also "poke" the network. The effect is that even I write to XIMETA drive from computer connected to wired network, the write operation is slowed down by the existence of WiFi connections. If laptops are ON, write operation is about 100 times slower then when laptops ar OFF. The remedy is to unmount NDAS drives on laptops, and mount them only when needed,3. All disk space is visible to all computers connected to the network and there is no way to establih more sophisticated access rights.These problems can limit the usefulness of XIMETA drives for large network with low speed components. Otherwise, this is excellent solution for keeping mp3, video and jpg files and daily backups
I purchased a Zune for 1 major reason: I have had two iPods that both died on me shortly after 1 year of ownership. I tried all the routes for disc recovery... to no avail. So the Zune....I figured since it was a Zune, it would be more compatible with my PC than other devices... wrong! Let me say, first and foremost,that I have a decent PC running Windows Media Center 2002 edition. I try the Zune at work, the first day I get it, and it is sweet. I like the software, it runs faster that iTunes, and I like how it categories its songs, etc. It is not the most intuitive interface, though. But I am pleased. I play a video on the Zune, and sweet! Now that is an idea, play the video wide angle as it should be. Just takes a second to get used to the altered controls. The sound is terrrific also. I highly recommend the traveling case for the Zune, the earbud headphones in it are great.When I take the Zune, home, however, I learn that Zune software will ONLY OPERATE on windows OS products, 2005 or greater. Determined not to return it and get an iPod, I go buy Windows Vista...... after installing Vista, I learn that my computer needs a better video card in order to run Vista better. And to better run the new video cards, I should upgrade my power supply... lolSO.. I upgrade my power supply to 650 watts...wow! And I get an ATI Radeon 1950 pro series.... all this $$ spent, but I will say it is pretty sweet.I am saying all this just to let you know, that the Zune, like all other investments from Microsoft, may require some upgrades on your machine. BE aware. If you are like me, and like tweaking your PC all the time, then it should be fun for you.I am greatly satisfied with the Zune's performance, overall. It plays fast, and I like the click wheel more than the scroll wheel. It responds quicker. The video quality on this device is fantastic... now if it will just last a couple years...Also, don't leave this Zune charging unattended, overnight. The battery can overcharge and it will expand. As a result your screen will crack. And Microsoft wont exchange the item.
We say this in a store where all they had was a floor model that was beat to death. They called around and couldn't find it anywhere. I went online to good ole' Amazon and there she was. We love it.
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 Sony Fontopia series headphones are my favorite because they have great sound and are very comfortable but quality of the cord is terrible. The cord on the 70 series get fumy and on the 50 series it is still too thin although on my latest set, I have not experienced the gummy quality...yet.Still I like these headphones well enough to continue to be a repeat purchaser (I get about 9 months out of them) although up until now have bought the cheaper 50 series because I Knew they would self destruct. That said they are on sale in $[...] so go for the better quality 70 series.
I shoot images professionally using larger, "better" cameras, but I find myself still (after three and a half years) using my D40 all the time. My D40 + 18-200VR lens combination is my "lives in my car all the time, ready to go" kit. The low-light performance is superb, especially considering it's a 2006-era camera. No, it's not as good as a D300s, D90, or FX-sensor camera, but it costs a fraction as much.Of all the cameras I own, the D40 makes the best JPEGs straight out of camera. If I know I need a shot in the field that I'm not going to be able to take back to the office and run through my usual Lightroom post-processing, then I reach for the D40, despite having thousands of dollars of other cameras at my disposal. It's that good.Another great feature missing from even my pro bodies is the 1/500th flash sync. This is handy for sunny days or when i have to shoot at noon and need fill flash to avoid dark shadows under the subjects' eyes. Even a D300s tops out at 1/250th (1/320th with an external flash).I cannot recommend this body enough to someone interested in photography, either as a first SLR or as a "backup" body. The included 18-55 lens is superb for its price/size, as well.
The radio is pretty good, but its a little expensive..However it does look like it appears, so it is pretty good
I've used this mouse for decades. My current Intellimouse is over 10 years old, and still works beautifully. It's comfortable in my hands (I wear a ladies' size small glove, for reference). It's very accurate and smooth. The five buttons are great - they make surfing so much faster, and because they're programmable, I can find a use for all five in almost every program. It blows people's minds when they watch me navigate because I can do things without them seeing it just by clicking a button on the mouse, rather than going to a menu or the keyboard.I have several Macintoshes and once had a Windows laptop. The Intellimouse works well on all of them. It does require a downloaded driver, but it's a small price to pay for this kind of functionality.
Rather than repeat what the other reviewers have said I will talk about some of the other points about this system that have not been mentioned. I have only had the system for a couple of hours.Overall, I agree with most of the reviewers that is the sound is great for what your are getting in a mini/micro system. The build quality is also excellent. Stero imaging is also good, i.e. the speakers seem to disappear and the sound seems to be wider than the speakers and fills the space between the speakers. Keep in mind the system is sitting on my kitchen counter a foot from the edge of the counter. More careful speaker placement should yield even better sound.You are not going to great bass performance from the system because of small physical size of the speakers. They cannot move much air, and the amplier does not have a lot of power to reproduce good bass at low frequencies. Bass performance is good if you do not want one of those thumper stereo systems.My main criteria looking for a small stereo system is that it had to fit in a 11.5 inch high, 25 inch long bookshelf space in my condo, have great sound, play CD's that loaded from the front, play cassette tapes, and have an FM/AM radio.That is a tall order to fill in this day and age. I looked at Best Buy and Circuit City and all they had was junk for $100-$200 or it looked like it came from outer space. The $500 price was at the top of what I wanted to pay for a system. Higher end audio stores did not carry these systems in my area.I currently have a cheap Sony stereo in that space. The sound is OK but not great and the CD player opens from the top causing me to have to pull the system out everytime I want to load a CD.This system does not play tapes and that is my only gripe. However, there are jacks for an external tape unit and one of playing modes is 'tape'. This system does not have a CD changer. My research showed that there are other similar Denon models that have CD changers but the reviews have not been very good regarding the quality of their CD changer. A CD changer is nice but not a must have for me. Just more stuff to go wrong. Keep it simple at this price point.To evaluate the system I played some of my favorite CD's on a unit at Ultimate Electonics and loved the sound. If you cannot listen to the sound of the system go by the reviews as they are right on the money. You will not be disappointed.I also agree with other reviewer recommendations to replace the speaker wire. If you are spending this much money a few bucks invested in speaker wire will make a huge difference. Lamp cord would be better than the speaker wire that comes with the system. The speakers are equipped with banana plug jacks. However the other end has cheapo, clamp style connectors where you insert the speaker into a hole and the wire is held by a spring loaded clamp.Be sure you evaluate the sound of the system with the treble and bass controls at 0 equalization, i.e. there is no bass or treble added to the sound. The speakers did not break up at loud sound levels. Also keep in mind the sound should get better as the speakers break in over time. Be sure the bass boost system is turned off also.This system has a bunch of different timers you can use to turn the system on and off when you want or set it to a specific time for an FM station to turn on or play a CD. This is a feature that I personally will not use very much.FM and AM reception were good with the supplied antennas. The radio has a feature called RDS where you can see the name of the radio station, what song is playing and who the artist is. You can also find different types of music on the radio like easy listening, rock, pop, classical, etc. I live in a large residential area with 1 and 2 story homes. You may have reception problems if you live in a big city with tall buildings around you which causes multi-path distortion. Better antennas may be needed.Overall, I had difficulty finding a store that carried good quality mini stereo systems and based and decided to checkout Ulimate Electronics and saw the Denon system. I then got on Amazon, read the reviews, and went back and played some CD's I am familiar with.Be careful about the wattage rating as everyone plays games like using peak watts, or the total wattage for both channels. The one true rating for power comparison purposes is RMS watts per channel. The specifications state 22 watts per channel but I have no idea how that number was computed as RMS power was not mentioned.If you are not fussy about sound quality I am sure you can find cheaper systems out there. However this system satisfied all of my requirements except being able to play cassette tapes which is less important to me than the physical size of the system and having great sound. Maybe I will look for a good exteral tape unit in the future.I gave a rating of 4 stars as the unit should have had a cassette deck at this price point. Sound quality is 5 stars for this type of system.
This camera fills a very important niche - that level of photography between professional and competent point-and-shoot amateurs. It has all the features that a professional camera requires, including the hot-shoe flash and very nice menu driven range of shooting options.The value added to this camera is in the lenses. You really can't beat the deal in cost/value ratio. The two furnished in this package are more than adequate for most applications. They are sharp but not professional quality. If you are looking to build a quality portfolio of images then these will get you well down the road to it. Macro photo quality is sufficient for just about all the average guy's needs. Telephoto shots are crisp throughout the range.The camera misses five stars because I think it needs an option for using the large display to frame the shot rather than only review it after having taken it using the view finder. Olympus (Zuiko) does have a very nice range of lenses to augment the two that come with the package and that is another excellent reason to purchase the camera. You can build a very nice camera suite for about 1/2 what you will spend on a Nikon and, let's face it, only a pro will know the difference.It's a good camera and an excellent price.
I tryed to use this on an older p4 1500 megahz and had a few glitiches during the recording (loss of frames).Then I broke out the wifes new laptop and had no problem at all.The S video from my old High 8 Video Cam came out perfect. Sound was perfect too.The point is you MUST have the power. I do not care what the manufacture put on the box.I would have given it 5 stars if the recomended computer requirements matched what I had to use to get the results.
I have been working on a project for my thesis and kept running into problem after problem when I found this little treasure. It turned all the little pieces of my project into easy to place stickers. It is so easy to use, I had my six year old join in to help. Since then, I have used this for all kinds of things around the house and the classroom. Ribbons, pebbles, paper, buttons, rhinestones, leaves, a worm... so many things have been turned into a sticker. I have no clue what will be put through it next but so far it has worked on everything we tried. I have even added a request for 4 more of these to my classroom wishlist as my students love to use this to make things for their writing papers.
I bought these at the end of 2008, have been using them ever since with my desktop computer. I don't use them on my netbook because of the low amplification it gives out. With proper amplification these sound really good, before this i used to use cheapo $10 headphones, which would give up in a few weeks. I listen to different types of music, and i must say that they work great with every genre. The bass from these if deep, without a sign of muffling. Medium tones are a beautiful. High tones are ok, unless you listen to heavy metal or hard rock which start distorting at high volume levels, But this is expected.The build quality is really good seeing that they're are still working as new, although i thought they'd break when i first saw them. The design is cool. I can wear them for a few hours before they start hurting my ears. The pads might need to be changed cuz after all the use they look kinda weared out. Also the headphone jack is recessed so it fits even those tiny iPhone 2G jacks perfectly.This a really great pair for those who want to upgrade from el cheapo headphones, a real BANG for the buck! These are probably the best pair of headphones in the under $50 range.
This sub delivers punchy and clear sound. You might find these settings and adjustments useful:1. If you have a Yamaha receiver, set front speaker size to SMALL. If you set it to LARGE, the receiver will send low-frequency sounds to the front speakers and not to the sub.2. Set crossover frequency on the receiver to 80-100hz.3. Subwoofer volume is set to 40% on the receiver and 20-25% on the sub. This sub is too powerful. Listening at even low volumes (-35 db master volume, 50% subwoofer volume on the receiver, 50% on the subwoofer) for a while will leave a slightly deafening feeling in your ears.4. Subwoofer phase is set to reverse.5. Usually the B.A.S.S. switch is set to music unless I am watching a movie with a lot of explosions, waves, etc that require deep, rumbling bass. When the switch is set to Music, the bass sounds tighter and not boomy.6. To reduce boominess, keep a distance between the subwoofer and walls.There are two best-selling subs (Polk PSW505 and BIC America F-12) selling for around 200. This Yamaha sub would be very competitive if the price can be lowered to 200.
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 actually purchased this item years ago and had paid $100 for them. Since that time, I purchased cheaper items and found that they only worked for a month or so. I ended up purchasing a couple extra ones. Yes the lighter adapter is large but it does a great job.
This houses and protects the 150A fuze correctly but I had to modify it slightly because the cable lugs were too big to allow the top the seat correctly. Like the installation and consider it a good buy.
I was looking for a good looking, not-too-big not-too-small mp3 player with upgradable memory and most importantly, good sound quality. This player had both, plus plenty of features. Despite it being small and light, really does feel solid and rugged with a nice metallic front.The player really does run for 24 hours from one AA alkaline battery as it claims, and I got even more from rechargeable 1850mah energiser nimh batteries.The remote is great, though the joystick is a little fiddly and sensitive, but still felt rugged.One thing that I felt was missing from the player was the ability to encode directly from an external source.Overall though I love it and I'l probably buy from MPIO again, though some of the Iriver players look pretty attractive too.
Bought this for the iPhone. Much to my surprise, it fits in the iPhone's recessed headphone jack out of the box. Only complain is that it gets uncomfortable after 4-5 hours. This is my second pair. Great headphone for the price.
The Kodak Easyshare printer dock worked okay at first. Then I started having problems with automatic paper feed and jamming. The problems got increasingly worse and I would waste more and more time trying to hand feed paper into printer and most times it would Jam. Paper and ink would be wasted. I am currently looking for an alternate printer dock for my digital camera
I bought this because it had pretty good reviews and I knew it would work with AT&T DSL. I bought it in Sept of 2011. It stopped working July of 2012. That's just not ok in my opinion.
Great USB drive - runs quiet and cool and is very quick.Seagate 100 GB Portable External Hard Drive ( ST9100801U2-RK )
Auto battery life can be significantly lengthened with the use of a trickle charger. Significantly. I put this one into my 4X4 to keep my Interstate battery at maximum readiness. This is a solid heavy duty device and is no toy. I mounted it securely under the hood next to the battery itself and have a heavy duty plug hanging down -- just behind the front bumper -- to connect up while out in the driveway. The lights/indicators on this model are very nice and it keeps my battery at full strength. If you have two vehicles (or more) and you don't drive one of them that often -- definitely get one of these. You will never have another "oh no" moment -- when turning that key in the morning. Highly recommended.
Used the drive for a couple of months. Yesterday, all data where lost. My PC did see the drive and that was all: Disk space: 0 bytes, etc. couldn't access the drive anymore. There was only one solution: re-format the drive.I've read other comments from peaople encountering the same problem. I still don't know (like the others) what went wrong: very disappointing.Now I have a drive, just a few moths old, which I'cant trust.
I was planning to purchase a battery for my laptop and I found it at Amazon. However, I was expecting an original one, and at the end I got another brand. However, it turned out to be better than the one that I got with my brand new laptop. I am satisfied with it!
I am very pleased with this camera, though I am still trying to learn all the features. This is my third digital camera an hopefully my last. It takes fantastic pictures.
As a reporter for a semi-weekly newspaper, I use the recorder for phone interviews. It works well, replacing one I has worn out over the years. According to law, I tell the party on the other end of the line that I'm recording, and this method not only makes the interview easier for me, it makes it go much faster for the interviewee than if I had to try and write down responses. Most of all, however, it makes for error-free articles, plus if a person interviewed questions my reporting, I have a taped record of exactly what that person said. Good recorder, works well, exception bargain, having cost only about half of what other phone recorders sell for, and works equally well.
When I bought this product, I took a very good discount, and the quality of this one is pretty good I think. Definitely a good deal.
EASY INTALLATION, VERY VERSATILE, STABLE, EASY HOOKUP. EASILY THE BEST MOBO I'VE PUT A SYSTEM TOGETHER WITH. IT HAS A LOT OF TWEAK OPTIONS FOR THE OVERCLOCKERS.MY RIG:VISTA HOME PREMIUM 64M2N SLI DELUXEAMD AM2 X2 5600 3GHzTHERMALTAKE TMG A1 HEATPIPE/FAN COOLINGRAIDMAX SMILODON CASEULTRA RP PRO 850WATT PSU4X 1GB DDR2 PC5400RADEON X1650 512MB PCIE X16SAMSUNG DVD/CD RW SATASEAGATE 320GB 16MB SATAULTRA 1000VA 600WATT UPS
What a steal is all I can say! I am a videographer, and I am always looking for "the best" blank media, for a good price. When you figure that you are paying less than 1/3 of the price of what you would pay elsewhere, you really would be crazy not to look into the great product. For those of you who are having problems with the DVD's, you are probably using them with lousy products. I use mine with my dual core imac, so they don't give me any problems.Thanks Amazon, and keep this product, 'cause I will come back for more!!!
Good value, nice picture and it take ups a lot less space.
but seriously I have used the knock off brands in my printer and had nothing but issues with bad cartridges and clogging. Never had an issue with an Epson cartridge.
I wish I had read the reviews more carefully before ordering this microphone. As others have pointed out, it apparently does not work well with 64-bit versions of Windows 7. In my case, it also failed to work with a 32-bit version of Windows 7, both Professional editions. I had to scream into the microphone for it to pick up any audio at all. Sending it back to Amazon--thank goodness for their awesome return policy.
This is our first order from this company. The product is exactly what we are looking for, the price is right and service is great.
This is Josh:The microphone itself is good quality and doesn't feel cheap. The inbuilt noise reduction works well, but the labeling of the switch for that doesn't make it evident what it is until you look in the instructions. I have yet to record the same things and hear side-by-side how well the sound reduction actually works, but on the set through my headphones it seemed to make a significant difference. The ability to switch between shotgun and omni is really convenient and easy.We get a little bit of buzz on our work (we've so far just used the windscreen included), but we're not sure if that is the microphone or the XLR cable we got. And for the price, I'm satisfied with the sound quality. We're uploading the videos to the internet in H264 format, so the sound quality is way more than sufficient.This microphone is being used with our Canon XHA1S, and is definitely better than the inbuilt microphone, at least with noise reduction turned on. Since this microphone's advertised not to use much power with the one AAA battery it uses, the fact that it's not phantom power doesn't bother me at all.My biggest complaint is the shock mount that came with it. It doesn't seem to work well on a boom pole or light stand (it goes past the threads so that it wobbles a bit). It's really an included bonus though, I guess, so I shouldn't have expected too much from it.I definitely don't regret the buy. Great mic for a great price.
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.
great product, great quality, but its main advantage is also its disappointing point: it is just too big.
Have had the camera for 3 weeks. I already owned canon lenses and a flash. for those complaining or concerned about money that has to be spent on lenses,well thats the fundamental question of is a camera with interchangalbe lens right for you.Pros: No delay in taking pics. 2.5 fps. 6.3 MP. Interchangable lens. I found focusing to be perfectly accurate and fast. recomend disabling the 7 point focusing, and switch to center, with recomposing picture. as for those complaining that pictures arenot Sharp or lively, that is a function of two things. First the lens being used. the stock lens is good, but not great. A little slow. I took a lot of pictures with an 80 dollar 50 mm, f 1.8 lens, including in candle light, and bright day light, and the results are amazing. second thing is processing of the pictures. the camera has 3 preset processings for &quot;sharpness&quot; and saturation and contrast, as well as 3 custom ones, so you can make your pics as sharp, saturated, and contrasty as you desire. learn to use to camera. I found the camera to be excellent up to iso setting of 800, ,with minimal noise, with better quality than film camer. I also like the palstic construction. its lighter, and nicer to carry. You cant use the lcd as a viewfinder, which I never used, cause it eats your battery and never works well in bright light.Cons: Auto white ballance is useless in low light, and indoor ligt situations. that needs to be manually set.
I got a set of these for my wife's I-pod and she loved them. I finally got a pair for my I-pod and they are awesome. They do a good job at cutting out area noise and just letting you hear the music. Also, they are very comfortable. Once you put them in, you forget they are their, and they feel very secure in your ear. Bottomline, a great pair of headphones for the money.
I bought one for my grandma, my mom, my girlfriend and myself. Theyve all been great, I think they all shipped from tiger direct maybe. Plugs into USB, drivers download auto, microphone works good. been using with skype and google video chat. HP, compaq, sony vaio. all worked flawless.
For such a cheap package, I did not have high expectations that it would work. I have now been using it for 5 days, and so far so good. Installation took a couple of hours - due in large part I think to my Arescom NetDSL 800 modem and its funky settings than anything to do with this product. (Last time I set that modem up with a wired router, it took just as long).Range of wireless access seems to be good - I can use my laptop down in my basement, 2 floors away from the router.One negative - that stops it from getting a 5 star rating - is the fact that the NetGear configuration utility which monitors your connections, seems to arbitarily stop working. It doesn't affect access to the LAN or WAN, but it's a small irritant nonetheless.Good product, great price (...)from NetGear.
Today I received the Canon EF-S 17-85mm and I was very excited. II have been shooting with the kit lense my Rebel XT came with and had been getting okay results. I wanted to upgrade to a better lense to met my growing expectations for picture quality and diversity. Well, after a day of shooting in different situations, I am returning this lense. I was amazed that the picture quality was very similar to my 18-55mm kit lense. I am no professional, but I and a friend of mine could not see one bit of difference between the $130 kit lense and the $600 17-85mm. It was a tough toss-up between this lense and the 24-105mm F/4 L. After seeing the pictures produced by the 17-85mm, I am going with the L-series lense hoping it will be much better. The IS is a great feature but cannot compensate for the F-stop. Even though the 17-85mm is F/ 4-5.6. You will do almost all your shooting in 5.6. It's like it is stuck in 5.6. Even with manual adjustment, the widest I could get it was 5.0. I hope this review helps others in making the right choice. If you have the money go with the L-series. The extra focal length is just not worth $600 for the same quality
I was searching for a good quality digital frame, one for my parents and one for my desk at work. I bought two no-name brands at Linens and Things and returned them both. They were horrible, very difficult to operate and crummy picture quality. I waivered on buying the Philips because of the price and the fact that it doesn't have sound. Well, I'm so glad I got the Philips. The picture quality is fantastic and I had no problem setting it up. It would be nice if it had sound and video, but it's just perfect for my office. You won't be disappointed with the Philips, it's worth the $$.
I've had this about 2 months and am happy with it. Set it on top of a Sony TFM-9450W 11 transistor (built about 1977) and it out performed a ccrane, which I returned. Takes a little fiddling with it until you get used to interaction between radio tuner, Terk dial and Terk rotation, try it!91977 build)
Great price, Excellent value, exactly the same product as the one from Bose directly. Fast shipping, exactly as ordered with all hardware included
I needed a wireless adapter fairly fast and wanted to keep the price low - so I turned to Amazon and went with this model. What a dissapointment!Now I know computers - I have a degree in this field for pity sakes, so I know what I am doing when installing an item like this. Regardless, it never worked. Troubleshooting was useless.Thankfully Amazon handled the return quickly. Thumbs up for Amazon - thumbs down for Trendnet.
The Koss Porta Pro's simply have the best sound of any P-O-R-T-A-B-L-E headphones I've ever listened to. I'm emphasizing P-O-R-T-A-B-L-E here because others insist on comparing these to much larger, more expensive, inclosed-type headphones. These are an open design that are extremely lightweight. I'm not just going along with the crowd here when I say that after a few minutes you forget you're even wearing them. These headphones will get extremely loud without distorting, the bass response is accurate and full (as well as crisp highs and mids). These headphones are much smaller than I thought they would be. When you fold these up they are approximately the same size as a tennis ball (unlike some reviewer's I had no trouble collapsing these headphones). However, these are not perfect headphones for everyone. If looks are important to you, look elsewhere. I consider myself to be somewhat of an electronics geek, and even I will admit that when you wear these others will probably think that there is something questionable about your sense of style. The other problem I can comment on is the metal headband. These headphones will undoubtedly pull hair out of your scalp (as it has mine already). My advise is to bye these headphones, if you don't like them you can always return them. As has been my past experience with Amazon they shipped very fast. I ordered these Tuesday at 12PM Pacific time, selected the free UPS shipping and they were delivered on Saturday by 3PM (within four buisness days!) that's what I call good costomer service. Thanks again Amazon.
its smaller than i thought it would be. but i only have a t4i with 2 lenses. you can surprisingly pack a lot of things in it though. its very protective.
I owned an older version of this camera, and loved it. It died before I wanted to get a new one. I didn't realize that this was a newer model of the old camera, but I'm happy with it, nonetheless. The only downside (which was on the last one, too) is that the flash takes a while to recharge. But other than that, I love it. Great pictures!
I bought the adesso keypad with intent to use it with Mac OSX and windows XP. The device works flawlessly, I couldn't be happier. Plus it is a well built, sturdy design, and doesn't take up too much space/weight. The retractable cord is a great space saver for storing, but like all retractable usb cables, I can't help but worry a bit about it's durability. All in all though, the adesso keypad is an excellent buy.
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
This is a known issue. The butterfly antennae will pop off. For frequent travelers, this is a big, known, issue and is a defect with the manufacturer. Best to pay for insurance.
Great tack sharp lens. Its got some weight to it, which I prefer. All that is missing from this lens is a metal bezel and a little more environmental protection. With those two things, this is every bit as good as the L line and with IS! Great lens if your not running the large sensors. Would recommend.
I purchased the WRT54GL router because my previous router (WRT54G) worked perfectly with my Windows PC's and Laptops, but would freeze the entire network when I connected my Mac laptop. This router works flawlessly. I just followed the installation instructions and plugged it in. I would higly recommend the WRT54GL.
The camera was in incredibe condition. Despite my doubts of shopping online, Amazon.com proved me wrong. The shipping was most expedient as well and i will be shopping here again.
This little camera was my very first digital camera. It was so cool, because I could take it everywhere. I always had room for it.The only thing that could make it better is if it had zoom.
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!
Todo saben, excelentes prestaciones! Cre&iacute; que me iba a ser suficiente 80 Gb, pero parece que no!
I bought it because I saw a score of 4 stars compared to other comparable models. The truth is that the video recording (the reason I bought it the first place) gets the image corrupted 8 of 10 times I record a movie when using SD cards. Tried several cards that I know that worked on different devices. One thing is lower quality that I can accept, but not being able to record - unacceptable.
I do not know if it is the company that misrepresented or the model number or the model number my mother in law read off the video camera was incorrect, but I received this and it does not fit into the Sharp Handicam we have in our family. It was too small. Of course, once I read the VL-H880 serial number off the camcorder myself, I do believe the company maybe to blame.
I previously bought thePanasonic RP-HG50 Neck Band Headphones with XBS Extra Bass Systemand wanted an extra pair to go to the gym. The foam pads on the HG50s fell off too easily and I did not notice when it happened so I had to replace them with ill fittingPlantronic ear cushions. Anyway, the sound on the HG50s is great, I cannot say that about these RP-HG52s. The sound is weak and tinny, nowhere near the bass of the HG50s. I doubt I will ever use these and will probably give them away, looks like I'll be looking for another set of ear cushions for my HG50s.If you like bass get theRP-HG50's instead. They seem to stay on my ears better than these, and I don't mind the neckband. My ideal set is actually not designed, I wish theSennheiser PMX100 Supra-Aural Mini-Neckband Stereo Headphoneshad a volume control. Those have been the best, but without volume control they are useless for me when I exercise - reaching for the volume control on the Panasonic headphones won't cause me to fall. I have already nearly fallen a few times when I was trying to mess with getting my iPod out of my pocket and fixing the volume on it directly.Pros: Volume control, lightweightCons: Tinny sound, no bass, clip headphones don't stay on my ears as well as neckband headphones - especially when exercising.
So here I am seeing all of these reviews saying "OMG IT DOESN'T WORK WITH MY CX MODEL!!!1111one", so I just had to write this.It works perfectly fine with a Cx model, as long as you have the mental capacity to read the instructions that come with your GPS. In so far as I know all of the HC and HCx models came with a small clip that screwed in to the back of the included back cover.The instructions said (paraphrasing) "Keep this, as you will need it for mounting brackets."Seeing as I actually listened to that, and affixed that clip to the back of my Vista HCx, I find it works perfectly!The mounting itself is very stable, although it can require a little extra padding between the bracket and your handlebars, depending on the size of your handle bars. This can be as easy as part of an old inner tube, some spare grip tape, even duct tape will work.My GPS is pretty much always on my bike (other than when I'm out Geocaching), and this bracket has never failed me, despite rough terrain, drops, jumps, and even the occasional eating dirt.It positions such that it is very easy to see, and easy to access the buttons while riding.
this monitor is awful!! you can not hear anything but static.
Fantastic product, great price. Since this is a hard to find item, please keep it stock!
Great case for the price. I have aWestern Digital My Passport SE for Mac 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive WDBABW0010BSL-NESN (Silver)(which is a great drive btw)and this case is perfect. It is a little roomy for it, but there is an interior strap which holds the drive pretty nicely. On the other side is a pouch that hold the cable. The case is roomy enough for me to also cary a flash drive, my apple headphones, iphone cable also. So all I carry is my laptop, this case, my power cable and I am good to go!. Have owned this for about a year and have not noticed any tears or scratches, even though I treat this pretty roughly. Anyways, it's perfect, get one!. Cheers.
I have an older serial port based X10 home automation system, and this Trendnet converter works great to bring it back to life with a USB connection. I also hooked this up through a Trendnet USB network hub which gives me fantastic wireless home control from my laptop.
I bought this when Amazon mailed me an e-mail advertising it...I've recently gotten into mp3s and was impressed by my friend who bought one of those mac-friendly Ipod devices. So I bought this after reading some positive reviews. Basically, here' the skinny: 1) the memory is tiny. 12, 13 songs, tops. 2) the software is clumsy and hard to use; it takes some tinkering to figure out. 3) It does burn through the single aaa battery pretty quickly; I use rechargeables (and so should you), so it's not that big a deal. 4) It is very tiny and portable. 5) it's short on buttons...you have to use 4 buttons (play, left-right, and a function button) to navigate every command. this is irritating if you want to shift to shuffle mode in mid-jog.So, if you don't mind having only 12 songs or so, and are comfortable with the software interface, I'd say go for it. Myself, I wish I'd bought a cd/mp3 player, despite the larger size.
I use this keyboard for World of warcraft and after playing for 1000's of hours, there is no paint on keys and the mouse is dead. I like the ergonomics of this and will be sad if this keyboard doesnt last as it is no longer being made :(
I have a pair of Bose headphones that cost 12 times what this one cost. And I will said I like the panasonic more.
Upon receiving the product (new and sealed in the factory box) the very first thing I noticed was the lens. It was lightly scratched across the display and in one small area it was marred as though solvent was spilled upon it during manufacturing. Given to its cost one would think the manufacturer would apply a removable plastic film over the lens to protect it from such things. I did speak directly with Independent Technologies and was told I would need to return it to the vendor who would in turn return it to them. In essence, they'd prefer to have you jump through the hoops. The manufacture's warranty clearly states that defective units will be accepted provided they are accompanied by the original receipt showing date and place of purchase. The individual I spoke to told me that had I purchased the unit directly from Independent Technologies they would handle the problem. Admittedly, I neglected to recite the company's warranty information to her.The product works as advertised but there doesn't appear to be much concern over the quality of it's appearance. Just a note ... there are similar products out there for your consideration.
This tripod was all that I expected. It is much easier to set up that standard models and very stable. I really like the way the legs extend independently (no center supports) allowing quick set-up on hills and rough terrain.
I was looking for a compact wireless router for my small (600 sq.ft.) apartment. From out of the box to being on the web took less than 10 minutes. After being guided by a few easy steps from the installation CD, my Powerbook was connected and I was able to get a strong signal even if I went into the other room from where the unit was plugged in.It is, as another reviewer noted, smaller than it appears in the photo and you have the option of standing it on it's side, which further reduces it's footprint.I would recommend this to anyone with a small apartment or condo who wants wireless connectivity without bells and whistles, and wants a simple design style that blends in with a small space.
This is the one!! This thing holds everything, keeps going and going. The only thing better is the one with the DVD burner.
Great little case. Semi-hard sided, offers good protection for my Western Digital Passport. Case Logic knows the way. Must have for the safety of your external HDD.
Looks very elegant and has comfortable straps. The battery pack when connected seems to be bit odd for the style. But over all ease of operation is good. Worth the price.
This extension is shorter than I expected (10 feet?? really??) but does the job nicely. Good for on-ear or over the ear headphones but very lightweight headphones will be pulled by the weight or by the stretching action of the extension. Jacket seems to be PVC which makes it durable but less flexible.
I was a little skeptical after seeing the price about the quality of the product. I did some research on headphones under $50 and these headphones are what came up the most. The phones sound great, and work great and feel like they aren't even on your head. They don't seem to stable, or durable, but they haven't broke yet.
TV is good quality and really big and clear... but after one week I started getting entire rows of pixels burn out. I contacted Amazon and was really impressed by their quick, courteous and very through service. They shipped out a new within 24 hours and the T.V. was in my home within 3 days. Eagle shipping did a great job too dropped off the new and took the defective one at the same time. It could not have been easier. This is definitely the way to shop.
they sound like you are in a tunnel. If you are a real music lover and don't use music just for backround noise or distraction on the treadmill, you will not like these. Luckily, I didn't buy them for myself.
I purchased this universal remote hoping to find something that would replace a worn out remote for a small panasonic television in our kitchen. I have searched all over the internet trying to find the appropriate codes and can find nothing that will work. I have followed the instructions that came with the remote trying to get it to learn the code for the television and nothing works. The instructions say there is supposed to be a list of codes that comes with the instruction booklet, but I can find no list of codes in either the english language book or the spanish language book. I have wasted my money and time on this universal remote.Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote
Excellent idea and great for travelling. The charger is very compact and it works well although I haven't yet tried the European adaptor.
I bought this product for a specific purpose: I wanted to be able to listen to NPR in one area of the house. All of my other radios, including my Bose, made NPR sound like it was being broadcast from the bottom of a deep well. I have zero knowledge about electronics, so I made my selection based on the other reviews that showed the people who bought this product were really happy with it. I took it out of the box, plugged it in, turned it on to the NPR station without using the extra antenna thingy, and it sounded just great. Call me: Very Pleased.
This remote was just what I needed. I've been struggling with the sluggish switches on my Sony Handycam DCR-DVD92. By the way, I hate the Sony Cam (because of its non-intuitive functionality and its limitations) but can't afford to upgrade, which is why I've been hesitant to invest in more equipment for that POS. Regardless, after searching through various sites and carefully reading descriptions that didn't always specify whether or not the device would work on my specific video cam, I decided to take a chance on this one. It worked immediately and better than expected.I haven't had the opportunity to use the extra features/buttons but the on/off and shutter release works great and saves me a lot of headaches (even though it doesn't fix the inherent problems with this camera). A few may be concerned about the length of the cord and whether or not it is obstructive but I haven't found it to be the case. Frankly, I don't know why one needs to be farther from the set up camera than the cord allows you to be.So, if you have had the misfortune of purchasing (or being gifted) a Sony Handycam and are in need of a remote, this is the one to buy. It won't take away all your headaches caused by that video cam but it will reduce them!Sony RMVD1 Remote for DCR-HC, DCR-DVD, DCRVX2100 & HDRFX1 Camcorders
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 installed this router for a week already. It's a version 4. The installation and set up really is 100% foolproof because I am not a tech savvy person. Good thing I read the reviews before the purchase so I followed the firmware upgrade instructions rather than ignoring it. The 2nd day it started loosing connection very frquently on one computer but on my Toshiba satellite it works beautifully. My toshiba uses Mcafee and the other uses Kaspersky (I am not too thrilled about this software because it blocks almost everything to earn it's reputation as the most secured internet security software). However starting from day 3 even the computer that disconnects slowy gets better. I guess the router has a break in period and its performance will be greatly effected by the internet security program in your computer.
This thing is so cool. The size is incredible...perfect for using with an armband while exercising. 4 gb is plenty for me...20gb is overkill, since I only like my favorite songs on here...not my entire CD collection. The gold is my favorite color...not too bright a shade gold, but a nice lowkey metallic tone. Very nice for either sex. As much as I like the silver, I say why go with old standards when a color is available? I've checked out all the colors in the stores and up close, and to my personal liking they rank: Gold, Silver, Blue, Pink, Green. But color is just a matter of taste...regardless of which you choose, I think you will totally enjoy the portability and fun of this mini.
Great screen the tripod makes it very easy to to move from 1 room to another. It folds in seconds and can be carried through a nice handle just like a suitcase. Edan Aharony.
la compre junto con mi hard drive external pensando que la sugerencia para el case era la adecuado pero nada que ver me mandaron uno bien chiquito, tener en cuenta esas sugerencias
Okay first of all, I see too many complaints that it's not working or it's spewing out too many false alarms. This is a RADAR detector not a cop detector. Nowhere does it say that it detects cops. Not all cops have radar in the cruisers. I know the cops in my city don't. It's particularly useful on the freeway when you just want to watch your speed to avoid getting a ticket. It's already saved my balls twice in one month. The false alarms aren't really false. Grocery stores doors often emit the same radar bands as police radar guns and the radar detector is simply doing it's job: detecting radar.Know what you're buying and don't complain if it's not what you want. There's no such thing as a cop detector.EDIT: I remember the complaints earlier saying Amazon isn't an authorized reseller. Well, they are. I asked a CSR and they confirmed that Amazon is an authorized reseller. Just make sure it's Amazon selling it not a 3rd party through Amazon!Update: It's already saved me once from a $300 ticket in California! It's already paid for itself.
i bought this a week ago and it was working fine. It is compatible with my DSC P8. My invoice said that the memory stick will only arrive a week after i ordered it because I opted for free shipping. To my surprise, it arrived 3 days later. These guys are really fast.
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.
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.
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."
This camera is not durable for use. We took our 'new' canon A70 on vacation and just a slight splash of water took the $300 camera to a piece of trash. I have owned many digital cameras and never have I owned or heard of a camera that was any where near the sensitivity of this one to exposure to moisture.I was able to exchange this camera for a new camera the same model. This time I purchased the water proof case. I later discovered that the canon water proof case is not waterproof as canon claims it is.Furthermore, the delay from the time you push the button to the time the picture actually takes is way too long, making it near impossible to get the shot you want.I give the Canon A70 a big thumbs down. Go back to the drawing board Canon. And don't do your customers the injustice of claiming a product is water proof when it is not.You are deceiving what should be your most valuable asset - your customers.
I had ordered a router but it was a defective unit and they refunded full price plus shipping. I would like to thank them for there help fixing this issue.
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.
As the title states, I am quite happy with my choice of these cables. My wife (who is not an engineer) was all conned by the BestBuy guys into buying the Monster cables for at least 8 times the price I paid here. I convinced her that even if we go wrong we wont loose much money - we can always buy Monster cables later.But we didnt have to. The cables are working just fine on all 3 TVs - I bought 3 cables.=HD Lover
I recently picked up this player on clearance at $44.95 at The Good Guys. At this price, it's a steal -- typically you won't find these kinds of features in a player like this for under $75. Really, all it lacks is a remote (which some people go crazy for, but I can just as well do without). Also, I took one star off for the fact that the volume doesn't go very high -- this is common for these types of players, so it came as no surprise, but still disappointing... not sure what I'll do when riding the bus. Also, the lid seems just a bit loose and construction quality isn't A+. Another "Made in China" player. On the plus side, disc contents are indexed in about one second, even with a CD full of MP3's -- my old AVC Soul player took what, 10 seconds at least! Very fast indexing, nice display readout, and even in "power savings" mode it seems the player doesn't skip easily. Sound quality is very good, and the included headphones are workable (although I recommend a nice pair of Koss Portapro or SportaPros). Recommended, if you can find one at a good price.
This is a good deal for only 44 dollars you get 4GB MS Pro Duo. Usually this type of memory cost more than SD and Micro SD; but I was glad to find this on the internet. Shipping arrived on time, would definitely buy from this person again another day.
When I attempted to install this cable, I got electrical arcs between the plug and terminal every time. There are scorch/weld marks on the cable and rear of my television now, and turning on my tv with it installed blows a fuse every time. This cable is going straight into the trash.
I have always been very pleased with the products and services offered by Amazon, and as such their choice of a company to offer service plans shocks me. The warranty I recieved in the mail is not at all what the website claims, and covers almost nothing other than factory defects. Things it expressly doesn't cover include:(1) "Damage from accident, abuse, misuse"(2) "Aesthetic parts including but not limited to all plastic parts , buttons, or knobs"(3) Scratches, peeling, and dents(4) "Warping or rusting of any kind"(5) "Cathode ray tubes in the display"I would suggest buying a digital camera somewhere other than Amazon if you want any sort of warranty because this one is a complete waste of 30 dollars. I sincerly hope Amazon lives up to it's reputation and stops offering this company's services.
even though you can have apps on the phone. but this is something that is always good to have it handy for study and work.
I dont know much about sound quality yet but this is a product that either works or it doesn't... well, it does!
Quite possibly the worst computer peripheral I have ever purchased, and I have bought worthless stuff before. Spend an extra $2 and get something that will shut when you put batteries in it.
3 months ago i reccieved my Ipod mini.I was in a waiting list since March. Since ive laid eyes on it has changed my life. I love it to death i wouldnt change it for the world its small,sturdy,and has great sound.I always get complements on it.I dont know how would my life be with out it.The price is good for it it holds only 1,000 songs for 50 bucks more u get 5,000. I just love it its money well spent.
This accessory is part of the original package when you buy the Garmin Nuvi navigator. You also get the windshield mount, a leather envelope for the unit, and an AC charger. Don't buy any accessories at the time of purchasing the unit. I bought this knowing I wanted and needed it and ended up with two and had to pay for return postage when I returned it because it was "My Fault" I couldn't use it. You only need this if your original one wears out or if you want to have multiple vehicles completely equipped. The product itself is excellent and keeps the navigation unit power from being depleted while using in the car.
This is the best. It interfaces easily with both my computer at home and at work. It's easy to use and very compact. I was used to carrying a paper-based organizer and this holds everything that did and will fit in my jacket pocket!!
I purchased this 50-inch Samsung from Amazon at around $1700 and am completely satisfied. Debated between this and the comparable Panasonic, and to be honest, I chose this black model over Panasonic's silver. Sharp, deep colors were very important to me along with wide viewing angles. This TV delivers! The lack of 1080p was a slight drawback, but I personally didn't see the value in having it. Probably only downside is that the sound put out by this unit's internal speakers is somewhat weak. But if you're buying an HD TV, you darn sure better be connecting to an audio receiver! The non-HD channels look better on this unit than other similar TVs I've seen and it naturally stretches those channels to fit the screen. The TV is one month old as of this writing, and I couldn't be more satisfied. Very good value for this TV.
I've been using a Boostaroo for the past 6 years and they're just great little audio splitters. This was the 2nd purchase for a friend and my original one is still working. We use it when we're traveling and want to listen to the same portable music/DVD source. It's a simple enough device but it safely shares an audio source and boosts it slightly. &#34;Y&#34; splitters are not recommened for connecting 2 earphones to a source, so this is the perfect answer. AA battery lasts for days.
TV: Panasonic 58pz800uAVR: Onkyo SR-605Bluray: Oppo BDP-83Sat: Dish Network ViP 211Fronts: Sony SS-F 7000Center: Sony SS-CN5000Surrounds: Sony SS-B1000Subwoofer: Onkyo SKW-530I've been using these for the past 2 weeks now and they replaced the Sony SS-F 6000 towers in my living room. Let me say first that these towers look simple, clean, and don't attract very much attention. Their size is noticble, but they don't scream "Look at me! I'm special, I'm huge towers!" or anything like that, which is something that I really like.BUILDThese have a nice looking fake black wood enclosure. It has some heft but not the heaviest towers out there. They are made of MDF inside and have some foam in certain patches in certain areas. There is a nice pair of binding posts on the back, and 4 feet on the bottom. The front screen is easily removeable revealing the Composite woofers, driver and tweeters. Overall, very good build for this price.MATERIALS:The tweeter is a 1" Nano Dome, nothing really crazy these days, but works very well and placed at the top where it should be (closest to ear level).The Mid Range Driver is about 3.5 inches, and made of HOP, which is again, nothing new, but still very good material.The Mid Range Woofer is slightly less than 8 inches and made of HOP. This type of material is stiffer then regular polypropylene.The Low Range Woofer is slightly less than 8 inches and made of Mica Reinforced Poly. Again, strong and stiff.Overall, the materials used is really good considering the price of the speakers. 10 years ago this stuff was high tech in speaker construction, esp in car speakers which run on 4ohm usually. With the prices of these materials coming down, Sony is able to use them and give us a lot of great sound and tech for not a lot of money.SOUND:I primarily use my system for Satellite and movies. I don't listen to too much music, but when I do it's a CD and through my Oppo. So since these are towers they get a lot of music, effects and left/right transitions. They handle all these with EASE. They are extremely accurate sounding. A gunshot sounds like a gunshot, the exhaust sounds of the V8 muscle car sounds like your neighbor starting up that Cuda. It never crossed my mind that speakers this cheap could ever sound this good. Yes, you could pay 2-3x more and get brand name and similar sound, or much more than that and get better sound (I suppose...), but when you are looking for towers that bring solid performance at a great price, look no further than the Sony SS-F 7000s.For music some may feel the the bass is not as Tight or as controlled as they would like, but really, everyone should have a sub woofer to take care of the really deep stuff. Once Audessey setup is done, these sound crystal clear on everything from symbol to sax to bass guitar to electric guitar, etc. Very good, solid music reproduction.So, GREAT for movies and Good for Music.
I have had the projector for 6 months now.Pros:- All-in-one, Video, sound, DVD player.- Comes with bag to carry around- Perfect for small screens in DARK environment.Cons:- DVD that you burnt yourself for backup (with recompression) don't play well. Even movies with low re-compression have problems, which shows by broken portions of some frames.- The worst through is the sound problem with self-burnt DVDs. Sometimes, even on low recompression DVDs, the sound is 1 to 2 seconds early. Which makes it a nightmare to watch those movies.- Image quality is average. If you place the projector more than 10ft away from the screen, then the image is not as bright.- The projector generates quite some noise, which the sound of the movie may generally cover, but not always.- VGA input didn't work with my Powerbook G4, even though the powerbook actually recognized the projector as well as its native definition.In general, i'm on the average for this projector. 2.5/5 would be my rating.
This GPS is complete junk. Mine had repeated software problems after just 4 months of use. I had to reload the maps twice and it finally crashed for good. Customer service was no help - telling me to reload the maps both times only masked the issues. It's cheap, overpriced junk. Mine ended up crashing totally and is unusable. '''''For $260 i expected better and I suspect the company knows it's pedalling chinese junk at western-made prices because they stopped returning my e-mails after I told them it broke again. Don't buy it unless you like $260 paper weights. Junk Junk Junk Junk Junk.
I spent more money on this CANON battery because I thought it had a better quality than other brands which are compatible with my canon camera. But this battery can ONLY work for taking at most 10 pictures or 5 min video. SO there must be quality problem in the product. Moreover the appearance of this so called Canon Battery is very different with that of my original one including the words on the back side ( of course the side with CANON is similar). I will return it and never touch the product from this supplier.
Do not get this, it got stuck in my new macbook pro...and the combination was correct! Would not come out. Look elsewear.
I upgraded from the 990 to the 995. I use this camera commercially. The reason for the upgrade was that the 990 had burned out pixels which had to be painted over with Paint Shop Pro on each photo used. Impossible to contact Nikon, so I put up with it. The 995 also has burned out pixels and has problems in loading to a PC. The great Nikon camera company goes down the toilet in my book. I'll go back to using my 35mm Photomic, or buy a Sony Digital.
As soon as I received the product I installed it and the card did not start. I tried all the slots available and the card did not start. I moved the fax modem to another slot and placed the card in this slot and the card started the first time and the second time it did not start. As result I am returning it.
In terms of software, this is the machine for Sony to beat in terms of MP3 player: it is excellent. Why?The upgradeable software(firmware) ensures that this machine will have a long product cycle. Also, except for the small LCD screen, the display is simple, neat and legible(in blue). It reads so many formats(unlike great-design,closed-format Sony MP3 players that obviously flopped for these reasons) Oh, it can also read CD-RW media, so you can save and delete unwanted files(of course, you have to use a PC for this).Now, in terms of hardware, it is very good(note that I did not say excellent). This has a RISC chip for the firmware-upgrade, is very thin(16mm thick) and light for people on the move. The machine inserts two Ni-CD batteries internally that gives double the battery life than any normal CD-player(a really nice idea). You also can really raise the volume, something that I have not expected from this small a player.However, why is this not as excellent as the software? The things that I complain about are the fit and finish: iriver does not seem to have the fit and finish quality of Sony's CD players. The body's black plastic is dull in color, and the metal plate cover for the top just does not look good as a Sony-actually, Iriver's CEO did note this.Also, the remote is kinda stubby, and headphones are just normal ones that does sound no justice. Last, the manual is disorganized, drawings are too big, and it does not provide any explanations about the file formats it uses(ASF, WMA etc) and gives no CD-ripping software or instructions on how-to-do one.The thing is, once you get over these problems, this machine really deserves its high praise. Simply put, the smart ideas and great software are excellent enough for me not to return it and invest more time to work the problems on my own.First, I got a new pair of headphones(Sennheiser HD497), searched throught the web for good and free ripping software(CDex software) and once I started ripping musics from my CDs on to a CD-RW, all the problems just melted away. The search and play function, the powerful output(please, get yourself a good headphone: either a Sennheier HD497 or Grado SR60). Worth your time and money, this machine is for anyone with some CD collection, high-speed internet and a CD writer. Definitely recommended, also because their customer service is outstanding: they constantly heed to customers' input, and it shows in their products....
This is an addition to my review. This printer didn't last two years and died. I would use caution when buy further items from this manufacturer as I did't use it that much. Also, the ink will 'automatically' go bad whether it's out or not. I'm told there are 'chips' on the ink cartridge which only allow it to be use so long even if you haven't used them that much. Then they automatically say they're out. I went from half full to 'out' and barely ever used the color.Fine reproduction on this printer of photos w/ photo paper is not the quality I expected, especially since that the reason why I bought it! I told the Staples store salesperson (which was probably my bad) that I wanted a good all-in-printer, which it is. Later I was told (months later) that to get good photo reproduction one needs to use an actual photo printer for really good quality. Overall though, it's a pretty good printer and for a couple of years I haven't had any issues with it. Much better than my Cannon that I bought a few years back for almost $500.00 and then it was worthless (with no new driver available still) when I upgraded to Windows XP. That was a real nail-biter!
These Dayton Audio BPA-38G Heavy Duty Binding Post Pair - Gold are quite sturdy and are made to go through a wooden cabinet like thickness and should span a little more when used as such. Good quality binding posts for Power feed or Audio use.
It's a great antenna! My old antenna had a real fuzzy picture.Then I bought this one, and not only can I get a great picture on my favorite channels,but can get more channels! This antenna is the best!
It is good enough that it showed imperfections of measurement and assembly of my Twin Star 6&#34; 750/1400 telescope. The diagonal spider was improperly placed so no combination of adjustments would get the diagonal centered in the eyepiece tube. Even so it did colimate the scope well.
I bought this for my Tivo, hooked it up the day it arrived and haven't touched it since. Great value.
Fantastic and stylish too. The people at the club ask where I got it. This is going to be a collectors item and the functionality is perfect with long battery life. I should buy more!!
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.
I haven't had time to run as many tests as I would like to yet. So far I can say the h.264 encoder is very fast. I used it my my G4 and a G5 and saw significant speed boosts on both. Using default settings the quality is not as good as Apple's Software encoder however you can customize the compression sertings and might be able to acheive comparable results. Overall it does a good job and saves tons of time when compressing to h.264.
I've been using the SkipDoctor products since they were first released. Some CDs are simply too far gone, but the majority of discs can be repaired to a readable state (assuming your player isn't overly sensitive). The biggest problem with the manual product is that it takes quite a while to rotate the disc through the course of the polishing. Your arm will get tired, but the result is usually worth it. I wouldn't use it on a disc that doesn't have any problems, but if you're trying to salvage something (or at least buy yourself enough time to rip or copy it), this product is a great last-ditch effort.
This is a very nice product that I bought for my daughter so she could use her ipod in the car. Very handy, and the price was less than than half at the local stores (circuit city, Best Buy)
I have had this printer for 3 or 4 years now, we bought it when it first came out. I love it. I use it to copy pictures of the kids and have never had a complaint. We bought a new computer about a year ago and the scanner doesn't work with Windows XP. You have to manually go into printer and scan that way. Also the paper is starting to stick, when it tries to load it doesn't always pick it up on the first try. I figure it just needs to be cleaned. I think I will buy another instead of trying to clean this one, it has been through alot and is probabaly getting worn out anyway.
I'm sure there are better Headphones, but this pair has All I can hear and a Price point that works. With Iphone and Ipods low wattage and MP 3 compression this pair of Phones is my Pick.
Ipod came shipped in about 3 days, everything looked great, started out great. But after the first charge expired it hasn't held a charge for more than an hour since. Really not happy about spending the money on this item, would never do it again. Actually trying to get my money back at the moment.
replaced an older 11Mbit Linksys router and it seems to have equal or better range while still connecting at the faster speeds. Working as advertised I would say.
I bought this to replace the rental modem I'd been using for two-years and also replace the wireless access point capability of my old wireless switch. Like everyone else has mentioned, setup for initial operation is quick and effortless and its slim form factor is a definite plus; however, I was surprised by some of the limitations it has vs. my old Netgear switch. The prime issues I have are that you CANNOT disable the internal DHCP server and you cannot specify internal IP subnets; yeah, you can limit the number of IP addresses it assigns, but it's not the same as being able to subnet. This has caused some issues in having to rework my home's internal network, but for the average user this won't be an issue. The one thing I really like about this unit is the firewall. Using the custom config is straight forward and just what I was looking for in the first line of defense department. Overall, a great little box for the money.
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 replaced the Zenith 32" I bought that had many issues with this set. The value of the set with the features is worth a little extra $$$. So far...the quality is excellent and based on the other reviews on this product - I am sure it will perform well over time. If this changes...so will my review.
After a few of my friends bought this lens I decided to jump on board and get one too. It's a great lens for someone like me who does some photography on the side. I also take lots of pictures outside and of my family. It's easy to use and delivers quality photos!
Don't waste your time. I bought this and the first one I recieved was broken. Amazon promptly replaced it. But it came with the housing cracked. Sound was muffled and crackleing. Replaced it with a BIC lets see how that turns out.
I've had this item a couple of months. I put my camera gear in it and took it to the beach. It seemed to be watertight and sand-tight as advertised. I'm not sure I trust the advertising claims, but it seems worth the cost.I had trouble getting the sizing right from the manufacturer's website, but that could have been me.My wife says it kept me from having to carry a man-purse.
First off let me say that I have not had a problem with this player and that it does play CD-R's. I guess it may matter what brand of CD-R you have. I prefer the TDK brand myself ( certified plus )As you read the overview here on Amazon notice that it does have a very complete feature set and as currently ($$$) represents a heck of a deal. Remote is well laid out and operats cleanly. It is nice to be able to mix and match DVD's and CD's as I doubt I will have a marathon with 5 DVD's - hey maybe if I am really board...:-)The unit has all the various inputs and outputs you could use and produces a very nice picture, especially through the component outputs.There is not much difference between this and the 601 so if you are looking for a lot of features for minimal $$ this is a great player. I have other Samsung gear and have not had a problem as well with any of it but I usually buy their mid range gear.I view this as a good utility player where you can put in one or two movies and your favorite CD's and extend the party without having to load and re-load the player.
The wall mount is a pretty sturdy metal. I have a 27 inch CRT so I was pretty skeptical about mounting this beast. The straps that come with the mount are really small; not nearly long enough to go around the TV to secure it to the mount. I have the tv just perched on top on the mount, but it doesn't look like it's going anywhere. The swivel is great. You can turn the pole of the mount and the "nest" so it offers a lot of flexibility for viewing angles. For $20 it was a steal.
This all in one works well except for the scanner. When I went to the HP website it was obvious that others had the same problem. I set up an alternate path to be able to use the scanner, so I can do so but it is not an item I would recommend for someone who wants a scanner as its main function.
I recently purchased the case that was supposedly designed for the new 6th generation 80gb ipod classic. What I got was a case for the 5th gen 30gb ipod. They are about the same size, but not exactly, so the case is a bit loose fitting. I guess it could have been a shipping error, but its more likely that they haven't actually come out with a case for the 6th gens yet.
I have had this hub for about a year now, and it progressively gets weaker and weaker. Several of my appliances, like my flash card reader and my digital recorder download receptacle, do not get enough juice to be recognized as even being connected by my computer, when connected to this hub. I have to plug them directly into my computer to be recognized.Now, my HP 4400 printer is no longer being recognized as being connected when on the hub, after months of OK use via the hub. I had to connect it directly to my computer to do some printing.I cannot recommend this hub to anyone. Am now looking for a non-Belkin replacement.
This is an excellent little speaker system all things considered. I use it as an upgrade to my kitchen TV, which I mostly use to listen to music channels. And given that it's a tiny little TV without even stereo speakers, this is a big upgrade as you would expect.However, one disappointment is that the desktop control dial does _not_ have a bass volume control feature, which is specified in the item's description. There is bass control, but it is on a knob attached to the subwoofer. Which, in most cases including mine, sits on the floor out of easy reach under a table. On the upside, for the most part I can leave the bass level at one generally good place, but some songs are overly bassy, and it'd be nice to adjust on the fly as advertised.But the sound is absolutely amazing, particularly for the price and size. In my kitchen, where the acoustics are awful to abyssmal, this little speaker set comes out like it's a soundproof recording studio. It's one of those things where they've clearly simply gotten it right - the left and right speaker produce crystal clear, warm sound that combines perfectly with the tiny but wildly effective subwoofer. The highs are _very_ crisp and clear, the volume is very good, the bass can be as deep as you need (very impressive considering the tiny, tiny size of the sub!). After comparing it to several others (including several Logitech sets, a brand I've enjoyed thoroughly in the past, and a couple of Altec Lansings), this one comes out ahead for sound quality to my ears even above sets that are twice or thrice the price. The set sounds fantastic, and for under thirty bucks, it's must get.
My husband and I received this monitor for our baby shower. We selected this model because it had the two monitors and the price was resonable. Well I firmly believe you get what you pay for because this monitor does not hold a charge. We have to have the monitors plugged in at all times for it to work. The batteries just dont hold a charge. The reception is good but we can't unplug it and use it around the house. We wound up throwing it out and purchasing a new one. Don't waste you money on this monitor.
Does the basic job no frills. I read many reviews before purchasing so there were no surprises. Does about what i expected for $50. If i wanted a better interface I would have spent the money on a sound bridge. But to answer a question that i read on a review: the difference between this and just plugging an rca jack is huge. This has an integrated amp so you don't have to work your amp so hard and the sound quality is greatly improved because it's a digital feed.
Algebrator helped me pass my college level algebra classes.It is by far the best educational resource I have ever used.
I bought this right before going on a cruise vacation; I planned to do a lot of swimming and snorkeling. It works wonderfully at the pool and at the beach. The one thing to watch out for is make sure to wipe water droplets off the case before taking photos above water. I love this marine pack and am very happy with my purchase.
Look folks, anytime you buy an electronic item of ANY kind, some have trouble while others do not. And yes, occasionally a certain item or brand seems to have more problems than others. But that is the exception rather than the rule. The adage: "you get what you pay for" is far too vague a statement to be useful in all but the rarest of circumstances, a Plasma TV selling for $300.00 for example. In the case of this product, it doesn't apply. This media card is an excellent product at a terrific price. Companies like SimpleTech don't have huge marketing budgets, but that doesn't mean their products are any worse than the bigger players. If you want a good product and a great price, this one is hard to beat. We're not talking about cancer cures here...
I bought this inexpensive router for a quick fix for sharing a home network. It was setup in a few minutes. It does a great job and I have now have no need for a more expensive one. This Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Router does everything that is advertised. I am using it for sharing a DSL connection and it automatically adjusts to the speed of the devices and the speed is great. With the VPN support it allows connection easily to a VPN. It has built in DCHP or you can manually address it. I used the uplink port and connected my Linksys switch and expanded my network to 6 just to test the ability to expand the number of network ports. This worked just fine. I highly recommend this router for a beginner or an advanced network user.
Would purchase again. Very quick shipment! I was surprised that it arrived so soon. It is a good product! Has a great picture and work perfectly.
This is a great product and beats anything found at the local walmart or target or bestbuy. Feels well made and for the price is a great deal.
My video performance improved from score 200 (3dmark05) to around 5800. I was using my onboard video and it was incredibly slow even in a reasonably recent system (Core 2 Duo E4400). With my new video card my PC is much better!
I had this radio about six months and the SD card reader went out. Poor reception for the radio leaves me with buyers remorse. Go with a better brand. Stay away from Boss. I swapped it for a better radio.
Ordered the Cables Unlimited PCM-2296-06 HDMI to DVI D Cable, 6 feet for a home theater PC. Works great when the TV supports it. First tried it on a Samsung 40in, TV would not sync properly and cut off pixels at the edges (only noticable when using the OS for most part). Moved the htpc to a Sony Bravia 55in and works flawlessly. Great picture!
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".
Great protection for the ipod nano while leaving the hold button, wheel, and adapter port open and easily accessible. I use the toughskin generally only for running with my nike + ipod kit and both products are terrific! If you have an ipod and like to run I can't recommend both the toughskin and the nike products more!Only reason I didn't give 5 stars however, is because the clear clip is a POS! The first time you clip it to anything you can feel the plasic bending to the brink of snapping right off. However, for me personally, I actually had a perfect black clip to replace that one with and couldn't be happier.
Totally not the same lens as the picture advertised!Old version of mount can't even fit in my 2006 Nikon D300.Original box unsealed.Dust and dirt found in the box.Instruction pocket opened.Good lens,but careless service messed up
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.
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.
I specifically bought the case because I was going whitewater rafting for the first time with some folks from work.The construction of the case is very simple. It's a two piece plastic construction with two large watertight hinges and a single large gasket is used to seal the two halves of the case. A piece of coated glass in front serves for the lens. Sony supplies an external wrist strap, "grease" for the gasket and anti-fogging solution for the aforementioned front glass.Without going into too much detail, it works. The rafting trip subjected it to numerous bumps and dings and whatever else have you, and it survived without a leak nor other failure. The only thing that did worry me was bumping it or smashing it into something and that would break the glass in front. However that was a function of the environment, it certainly wouldn't have been an issue at a pool or beach or the like. In addition to the wrist strap, the case also floats so you're never in danger of losing the camera by having it sink out of sight.As you might imagine the case does add substantial bulk to the camera. The controls are all completely usable, with the possible exceptions of the mode dial and the zoom rocker. The mode dial can be a little bit difficult to change from one setting to the next. To their credit though, Sony does recommend setting the camera to full auto mode before putting the camera into the case. The zoom rocker is a little sliding switch on the case. The design of the control is a bit stiff and you don't have as much precise control through the case. That being said, I have to stress again that the controls were still completely usable, it's just that these two happened to be a bit more fiddly and took more care than the rest. Conversely, the mechanical action of the shutter release was not compromised at all, I was very happy that I could still feel very definite half-press and full-press/release positions. After a day of rafting the rear "screen" had it's fair share of scratches, but after getting banged around by practically everything and spending considerable portions of the trip floating face down in the bottom of the raft it would be tough to expect anything else. Plus, the scratches had no impact on the visibility of the screen.Finally, for the purposes, for which this product was designed and is marketed, I think the $80 is quite good value for money. I found that most other people who weren't using waterproof cases, were either putting their digital cameras in ziptop bags or using disposable, waterproof, single-use cameras. The cost of such a single use camera plus processing is probably around $15-20, for just 27 exposures. I took >100 photos on this trip, I used the camera just as I always do. To get the same number of exposures I would've had to spend $60-80 for the film and development or resign myself to taking much fewer pictures. I would've also lost the zoom, instant review, ability to delete, etc. All the creature comforts of picture taking that we've become accustomed to with digital. I fully intend to hang on to this camera even if/when I upgrade down the line as my water/outdoor use camera.Recommended.
This is a great device, it features a very simple and user friendly menu that is all touch screen. It will display the address and phone number of the business or location you are looking up, very helpful for calling ahead to restaurants. If you want to put all the maps on from the USA, just buy a a gb sd card and you can put every map on it, making it just as functional as the c330, for a lot cheaper! (thats what i did!) You can select from 3 different map views, and they improved the windshield mounts from the first series of garmin models like the i2. The screen is also a healthy 3.5 in so there is plenty of map to see. Including me, three people in my immediate family own one, certainly a great buy!
I'm using this product to send my cable TV signal from the living room to the kitchen 19" HDTV. It was very easy to install and set-up. It works very well, except it does flicker when you walk in front of the signal - so the higher you can put them the better. It only has a composite (yellow) video connection, so it does not send HDTV signals - but with a 19" TV secondary, its not that big of a deal for us.Excellent option over running additional wires and paying for an additional cable box!
Have an old Packard Bell which was driving me mad. Memory was like mine, very poor. New Card has made a huge difference, like a new machine. Wish I could have one installed in my head.
Note: I have used this product in clear weather (no precipitation) with a Nikon D40x in moderate sunlight and at night, but not in bright sunlight.Pros:- Response is very quick- Operating distance (from remote to camera) is at least 2 meters- Operating area (around camera) anywhere within the 180 degrees in the front of the camera, and even somewhat behind when the remote is closer to the camera- The device itself is very light and smallI've encountered no major problems to speak of, though it'd be nice if the remote could be used from directly behind the camera, though I suppose that's a function of sensor placement on the camera.It's not a big plus, but it comes with its own carrying case. I cannot comment on battery life yet, as my first battery has not worn out yet (after several months of occasional use).* * * * *Update (Sep-22-2011): After 3 years of occasional use, I have still not needed to replace the battery.
The Palm Pilot hand held unit is promoted by Snap On Tools Corp as part of a data storage &amp; retrieval system for vehicle repair techies &amp; shop owners.I was initially impressed by the &quot;appliance&quot; for its capabilities etc for such a small unit.After several weeks of use however, the hand held went into a sleep mode and won't respond.The unit was returned to the manufacturers/suppliers several months ago with no resolution in sight.I would not be inclined to purchase another Palm Pilot based upon product support to date.If the supplied flash cards were capable of being used in another competitors product I would go ahead and try it, but I am almost forced to purchase another Palm Pilot brand so that I can use the Snap On data which I purchased for my business.Normally I would give this a four star rating,but product support is so important for any product no matter if it is disposable electronics or automobiles.Consequently I am inclined to be kind and give it two stars with the benefit of doubt
I have had my etrex vista for three years now. The reception is extremely poor in any wooded area. Even if I could get reception, if there is sun light you can not read the display. If there is a clearing it works fine. Otherwise, it loses the signal and is not useful. Also, it have sent back to garmin twice, once within Warranty and the same issue the screen failed 6 months later. The cost out of warranty was 3/4 of a new garmin. I have found reading other people's reviews this is a common problem. In summary, save your money and buy another brand with a better antenna.
This is a nice & ezzy scanner to usr+ with the head set it can noe be beat !! _
Beware of this product, as the DVD player will stop working whenever you least expect it. Stay away from Magavox for quality products!
How can you complain for under 30 bucks .. Great for outdoor use. NO they are not Klipsch but they are 30 BUCKS. I would recommend they for anyone wanting an inexpensive speaker.
This was my first experience with amazon as far as purchasing online. I found it to be a very pleasent experience. From the time I placed my order which was an Alpen 788 spotting scope kit until it arrived was less than ten days and shipping was free. The spotting scope kit was as advertised. I will be able to evaluate it futher when I take it to the range and see how it performs in vewing .223 bullet holes at two hundred yards. So far I would recomend the product to a friend.
I had sent an earlier review because I was thrilled that this unit could function with my 80g video IPod. Still, I had not really tested it much. Then while on vacation in Italy, I finally had the opportunity to put it to work--and did it perform! My biggest concern about my trip was not having backup power during my long flight overseas, but I later found out that the AC outlet configuation in Italy is not compatible with my plug. So having my Pod in my hotel room at night was truly a thrill, because most of the television stations were in Italian, and I don't speak the language that well. In every situation, the Backup Pack performed flawlessly while listening to music or watching movies. I didn't use the docking portion though. It seemed a bit "bulky" and unnecessary. Still, this item is more than worth the price, and an absolute must for overseas travel.
A great cheap mac keyboard. The keys are very quiet, and I love the little 2 USB ports to extend your computer. I plug my mouse into the top of the keyboard.The only reason I gave it a 4 four star, was becaus it didn't have any little tabs that could prop it up/tilt it higher like most pc keyboards have.
I bought a pair of these headphones from amazon last year, and i had them for about a month. i loved the sound, although it didn't go quite as loud as i had hoped, it was still very clear quality. however, the bass boost is a terrible idea, because it can't handle the loud blaring bass of most good songs, so it either overpowers the music so all you can hear is a booming noise, or the bass gets too low for the headphones to handle and it just sounds mushy. and the worst part was, the reason i only had them for a month was that the jack head fell off one day, making the headphones absolutely useless, so i complained to skullcandy, and 2 months later, i was finally able to get a new pair after quite a bit of hassle, only to find that just a few months later, the same exact thing happened. i went to put them on, and i noticed on my computer that my headphones weren't plugged in, but the jack head was still sitting there in the port. i know for a fact, i won't be getting another pair of these, and i'd recommend you do the same. now, that's not to say skullcandy isn't a great company. i love some of their other products. i've had a pair of skullcandy 50/50 headphones for about half a year now, and they're still working amazingly well. the best part about them is, not only do they last way longer than the skullcrushers, but they also work way better, and for almost half the price. the bass is much much better than the skullcrushers, and the sound quality is a lot clearer, and can go a lot louder than them as well. plus they have a volume adjuster on the headphones so you don't have to keep grabbing your mp3 every time you want to change the song or the volume. and they're not big and bulky headphones, just simple little ear buds that work better than any i've ever used before.basically what i recommend, is that instead of buying these, look for the 50/50 ear buds. they're much better quality, and they're way cheaper.
The HDMI cable does what's it is supposed to do -- transmit signals. This HDMI cable does this perfectly. I used the cable to connect my XBOX to my TV. Thanks for saving me a bunch of money!
I purchased my solio to be able to charge my ipod as well as my digital camera while on extended backpacking trips. The solio worked great allowing me to listen and take as many pictures as I like.No more passing up pictures in hopes of saving battery for the whole trip. My only gripe was finding a carrying case that would hold the solio as well as the extra cables. Ultimately I went with the "tread" case and am very pleased.
The kit is adequate. I would have preferred a more solid fuse holder and a longer ground wire (a foot and a half more would be good).
When I first came to college I ended up helping a number of people connect to the residential network. Of everyone I know only three people weren't able to get online, and all three had bought a Linksys LNE100TX. The model seems to be prone to failure, and behaves sporadically even at the best of times. I've spent hours installing and reinstalling drivers for this card. Even if it does work, it's just not worth the bother of installing it. If you're looking for a good, cheap ethernet NIC, go with D-Link.
After using the Sony 710c, and then the 760c for a short stint, I missed the speed and easy use of the Palm m505.So, i returned the Clie, and repurchased the M505, and am now a very happy camper.Of course the screen can be better, but for what I use it for, and the price I bought it for, I could not go wrong.Amazon had this item for a great price last week, with free shipping, and no tax for NY residences. This is a savings of almost $... compared to the sony clie.I can live without the slow clie, due to the high res, and memory sticks. No real need to have my PDA play MP3's either.Long live Palm!!!
This case is built very well and gives you space for more then just the hard drive that it holds.
I wasn't even in the market for a speaker dock but found this on sale and couldn't resist. In the beginning the iWake worked perfectly my only gripe was the remote not working efficiently. Then out of the blue the unit completely stopped working! I replaced the batteries and the a/c adapter and neither worked. My advice is to forego buying this unit at all. It was a waste of my money and I bought it on sale!
The best monitor I ever had. 3 years and still going strong up until today. I bent a pin in the connector and tried to straighten it out. Well guess what, I broke one off. Looking for a replacement cable. Other than today this monitor has never ever failed me. If you come across a VS-7e &quot;GRab it&quot;. You wont regret it.William
I bought this not real sure of what I would get since it was used. But I figured I would take a chance. Im glad I did. It does have some signs of wear but that was stated when I bought it. It works wonderfully and takes excellent pictures with excellent quality! Good, easy, camera for beginners.
I bought these for use with my MP3 player at the gym. The sound quality is fantastic and they do an excellent job of canceling out noise. But that is where the good things come to an end.Their durability (especially for an expensive headphone, I paid $40) is non-existent. I've gone through 3 pairs, each lasting about three to six weeks (exchanged at store), all lose the right-channel. This seems to be a serious issue with these headphones, I'd stay away from them for just that reason.
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.
This product is OUTSTANDING. It's so simple to install and works like a charm. If you spend more than $45 including shipping for a TV wall mount then you're just throwing money away because this one does the trick. We hooked up a 32" Samsung LCD and it couldn't have been simpler. The wall mount spans over 2 studs and the brackets easily mount into the tv. In fact it's so simple that my 17 year old son did everything and this was his first "home project". I will say that the directions could be a little better but the simplicity of this makes up for it.One last comment - I never write reviews because of the time it takes, although I should due to the fact that I like to read them. But in this case, I had to make an exception. I HIGHLY recommend this product. Finally, I oredered this through ERSE and I received it in 3 days using standard shipping. I'd use these guys again in a heartbeat. Very professional.
I have had this player for 3 months and have been able to see a total of 6 DVD's, after the frustration and aggrivation of getting the player to do it's job. I have tried many times to get a hold of Apex who doesn't seem to answer their emails and telephone number is constantly busy as (I believe) the one lonely customer service rep is probably extremely overworked. As I emailed to the the customer service department, the only thing this player has done consistantly is use enought electricity to keep the red LED burning. Do yourself a favor and save your money to get something of better quality, or at least works.
This product isn't even worth the time for a review. I just want to help those who are thinking of buying it...DONT!!! My computer is right beside the router...1 foot away...signal strength 80%. Move to 10 feet away and signal strength is down to 50 - 60%. Go round the corner and you've lost the signal. I wanted to move my desktop into the other room. This piece of junk isn't going to facilitate that.I had no idea a product of this type could be so poor. Wireless technology isn't rocket science anymore. Every cellphone or laptop i've seen or heard of does a better job. I didn't read the poor reviews because I assumed they would be people trying to use the product 50 meters away with lots of walls in between. I though that it should at least let me move to the other room no mater how bad it is...boy was I wrong. Needless to say, i'm throwing it out.
this camera is really cool, but the film it uses is that advanced photo system stuff, & it costs alot more to buy & develop, that's pretty much the only drawback to this camera
I ordered this thinking it was cheap enough so if it didn't work I wouldn't feel too bad. I also thought it would probably arrive weeks from now. But to my great surprise it showed up within days and works perfectly.A bargain for sure.
I bought this adapter to connect my vga cable from my projector to my Mac Powerbook. It works perfectly.
Very good lens for the money! I use it for motocross photography and video. It's somewhat soft but can be fixed pp.
I just received my antenna after finally getting it from Amazon.com. All the other internet sites are all sold out! I live in Fullerton, CA, and this is one great HDTV antenna! I already tried and returned the Terk HDTVi and the Terk TV5 (the flat rectangular one). Both had their strong channels, but also a good number of channels were difficult to get or were absent. The Terk TV5 was the better of those two, both were amplified, but this little inexpensive and UN-amplified antenna is MUCH better than them!! Once i found a good direction, I can pick up most of the channels at 90-100% strength! (except channel 9). Best of all is this antenna was only $22 at Amazon.com. The Terks antenna were $50 each. Wow, this antenna is the BEST for HDTV reception, as far as I'm concerned. Don't waste your time or money on any other!!!
Well, it did everything I expected it to do for 11 months and now its dead. I wasn't expecting much due to its price last year and it worked like a charm up till a few weeks ago, when it would occasionally shut itself off. That became more and more frequent until today when it will power up, display the first picture, the display will degrade and go green and pixelated and then it shuts off. Over and over again. Time for the trash bin.Regardless of the price (unless it was free), something like this has to last longer than 11 months. Judging from the reviews, I won't be buying a replacement frame from Mustek.
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.
Great item just the wire stripper wasn't that great. But over all for the price it got the job done.
In addition to being a circular polarizer, appropriate for use on autofocusing cameras, this one has a highly grip-friendly TEXTURE. Polarizers must be rotated while on the lens, and this texture make a simple thing like rotating the filter EASY instead of frustrating!The filter is well multi-coated and does not produce reflections - so it will not weaken the optical performance of the lens.I will seek out (at Amazon) Sigma brand filters in the future, and recommend them.
Another wonderful Amazon purchase! This scanner is fast and does a great job with every scan. Easy setup- easy to use.
I just received this item yesterday, and wow, I'm impressed! For the price, I don't think you can beat the sound quality. So far I've only tested my old school ipod mini and 2nd gen ipod shuffle - and both sound great on my car stereo! The only quirk is that although it charges the ipods thru the USB port, you can't play music with this connection. To play music and use the features on your ipod, you have to connect to the earphone jack with the audio cable. You also can't play music thru the earphone jack while the ipod is charging with the USB connection. A minor inconvenience, but the price and sound quality more than make up for it.
An elegant but simple design. I reserve using the 5th star only because I've just started using these and the longevity factor isn't there yet. What I can say is that they have an ingenious method of enclosing/extracting the disc on a locking hub;the disc does not spin while in the case. Best DVD(CD) after-market case I've come across!
I searched and searched trying to find out exactly what was on this CD but to no avail. When you order a book or CD you get to look at a page or two to see if this is what you are looking for. I did NOT find any such thing sooooo I ordered anyway and was very disappointed with my purchase. It had nothing on it that I didnt already know. I wasted my money.
I can't say enough good things about the 24" Samsung 244T. Super bright! No dead pixels, & my HD video never looked so good.
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.
The headphones take a while to get used to. Once that happens, however, they sound great. They also block out oustide noises very well. One issue I have with them, though, is the cord lengths. The cord on the headphones is too short to use itself, but the included extension is too long. I realize that this may work well with an inline remote, but that is something that I don't plan to use.
I have had this bag for several years now and absolutely LOVE it! I picked this one because it is a backpack which makes it so much easier to carry. My niece, who is a photography major, was at my house and was really impressed. This is all she asked for for Christmas. She is really enjoying it!
I LOOKED AT THE IPAQ, SONY, AND HANDSPRING. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE PLUSES AND MINUSES FOR EACH ITEM YOU CAN'T BEAT THE M505. THE COLOR SCREEN WAS ONLY LITTLE MORE AND DOES THE JOB. I AM WILLING TO ACCEPT THE OK COLOR (5 STARS IF COLOR WAS A LITTLE BETTER) FOR LONGER BATTERY LIFE AND THE SLIM SIZE. THE SCREEN IS STILL BETTER THAN BY OLD IIIX AND THE TRANSFER TO MY M505 WAS SEAMLESS. THE PALM OS IS EASY TO USE, HAS LOADS OF SOFTWARE, AND I EXPECT PLENTY OF STUFF FOR THE EXPANSION SLOT. PALM SERVICE HAS BEEN VERY GOOD IN THE PAST. THE M505 IS AN EXCELLENT PDA AND AN OUTSTANDING VALUE.
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.
Overall, not a bad product. Small, light-weight, easy to use. If you have another CD ripping program and/or a collection of songs in MP3 or WMA format, loading music can be a simple drag-and-drop process using Windows Explorer.I had an issue, however, with the Rio cutting off a few select songs before they were done playing. That's when I found the black hole called "Rio Customer Support".First of all, there is no toll-free number to call. There is no way to submit a support issue via email in the US. That combined with limited hours of operation and limited resources with limited skills made for a very frustrating and expensive experience.If you are a software engineer and can design and trouble shoot your own firmware, I recommend this device. Otherwise, stay away!
I didn't realize Amazon made these types of cables when I bought it, but this is priced competitively and looks almost the same. The signal is fantastic and crisp. I see no reason to pay more for a fancier cable as this seemed thick and sturdy for it's price (some cheaper cables are often braided thin). I just wish my tv did not &#34;overscan&#34; the computer display, but that's not the fault of the cable!
Using for bathroom music and morning news! The sound is great and actually the size works on the back of a toiletbowl.
I have heard a lot about these headphones over the years, and about a year ago I had the chance to give them a listen in a Best Buy and wasn't impressed at all. I don't know if it was the source, the environment, or just had a pair that had been abused or defective, but I thought they sounded like what would sell at a discount store for $5. Still I kept hearing all these great things about them so when I saw them for really cheap I thought what the heck, lets give them another try. This sounded much better and I was pretty impressed. They sounded a little "tight" like they needed a little breaking in and sure enough they keep getting better and better over the past week or so.A couple of notes-they don't look bad at all and are much smaller than they look in the picture. They seem fairly durable with a reasonable cord, and it came with a really nice little carry pouch. My other headphones are Sennheiser HD 280's and Klipsch S 5's and S 4's. The HD's may have a little more open sound, but even switching back and forth these isn't a huge difference and these are much more portable. The Klipsch are in ear so they both sound like they go straight to the brain, not that that is good or bad, just different.I think they do better with music with a lot of detail, like jazz or vocals. I am listening to some Rage Against the Machine right now and it may be a little mushed together, but when I switch to Lyle Lovett doing Church (which sounds fantastic) its sounds much more detailed. Of course that could be due to the fact that I need a headphone amp or something.
After receiving this item I purchased another one I liked it so much. The handle is easy to crank and it runs for a long time on just a minute of hand crank charging. The handle is much better on this model than older ones. It is easy to turn and the overall design is better. We recently used the lantern during storms we had and it was well worth the money in not having to worry about being without a radio, light or trying to find batteries.
This power supply appeared to be an Apple item, perhaps a refurb. It lasted just long enough to be non returnable and then it stopped working. I'll be ordering another power supply, but not this one, and not from this seller. Pure junk.
I've used it for about year and it is by far the best I used. Better than the STM by radtech, which is also fine.
BUYERS, BE AWARE.I had 2 DVD players made by Pioneer. They are nice machines... for a little over a year. Then the warranty expires. The problem these players seem to have has to do with poorly designed dual laser pick up (one - for DVDs, the other one - for CDs and Video CDs). The first player I had stopped playing CDs and Video CDs, I got the other one - this one stopped playing DVDs.On the positive side - the picture is very good, so if you are after a short-term buy go ahead, otherwise look for another brand.
Cost 12 cost to return 6 so its a lose lose wires wont work to power a freaking light bulb
I live in a rural mountain area approximately 40 miles west of Denver CO and own a fairly nice AM/FM Boston Acoutics tabletop radio with a built in AM antenna. The Terk Advantage antenna impoved the reception only slightly. Maybe it is where I live in the mountains, but I was disappointed, to say the least. The antenna was returned to the seller.
These CD-R's are BAD!The metal foil, which all the information is written on falls from the plastic after 1 month of storage indoors.I used them to back-up my pictures and thanks god I left the originals on my PC, instead of deleting them - that saved my pictures!Now I'll run away of any Imation media!!!Don't do the same mystake like me - go for Verbatim or Memorex!
This remote is great because all of the devices that are incorporated in your home theatre system are controlled from one central device, the Logitech Harmony 676 Remote Contol. It requires some patience because all components have to be installed correctly in order for the remote to function properly. I love it! Now I don't have to get up out of my chair to change settings on devices.
This is a good cheap lineout converter, ive had mine in my car for over 6 months with no issues, installation was easy.
The sound is fantastic on the these guys. And they are very comfortable in my ears. I really recommend these.
I just bought the Kodak Z700 after using a Polaroid PDC 3070. This camera is a big step beyond the Polaroid! First, it has glass optics. Second it has a whole lot more modes and settings. It is very well documented and the Easy Share software is much better than the software that comes with the PDC 3070. I found the camera to be very easy to operate and the images are sharp and well balanced.All in all, I say "good camera, good value".
Horrible. 25% less screen space then a normal palm, but it's the same size. Yes the clock is cool, but face it, for about the same price you can get a Handspring Visor, with FULL functuality with a springboard slot!!!! The Palm feels good in the hand, but it ends their. Please trust me on this, Ibought a M100 and I uste my Visor way way way more. It's hard to read text, because it's so small! And for a clock I have a watch. And the faceplates are garbage. They just make the screen deeper set into the device. You will want a visor, or at least a Palm IIIe
This machine, if left plugged in, will auto clean the heads so many times, that the ink runs out, once a month.If you unplug it between uses to save on ink, it looses all the fax settings.I know it's cheap, but the ink costs will kill you.
This all-in-one device worked fine for about 90 days but then it jammed on a single piece of paper--and the whole system broke down. For some reason, the paper jam made the printing gears jam and they never worked again for printing, faxing, or anything--I had to throw it away after 91 days. May I suggest an Epson.
Right Now, for me Western Digital offer to the customers a great product taking in consideration the balance between Quality - Price - warranty.this is a good product with a great value.-
Have had no problems with this product, great price, quick dilevery and all. Very Happy.
I had my cable jack installed and ready for over a month while waiting for the local preferred-provider to get a new shipment of modems. I got disgusted, ordered this one from Amazon and couldn't be more pleased. I took it out of the box, plugged in the power supply, screwed on the coaxial cable (not provided) and attached the ethernet cable (provided) and was live in 60 seconds! I went to DSLReports.com, tweaked my connection and then ran their speed test utility, with perfect results.
Ordered 3 weeks before Christmas this year. Was told several times that the frames were backordered and would not ship out until the week before Christmas, but that they would be expeditied.Come the last shipping day before Christmas and they are still backordered. Customer service is of no help.How is it that a company can make one (and only one) product and still not be able to come close to making Christmas needs? I mean, they could have locked me (3 frames) in for life as a customer with their wildly overpriced $12 a month service. The first year was included with the frames we bought, but I have no doubt that we would have kept the service for ease of use. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN SCREW IT UP THIS BAD!!!!
My opinion about this lense has changed, I changed my rating from 1 to 4. please read all the way....I would have given this lens a "zero" rating if I could! I bought 3 Sigma lenses and it is the second time that I had a problem with the lens produced by this manufacturer. All of the images I took with this lens (not one exception) came out soft to very soft even at smaller f-stop and even at the shortest focal length settings. MACRO mode is simply unacceptable. I took just a little over 70 test shots and after careful reveiw of each image I concluded that this lens may be inexpensive but it is not worth to carry around (I am just afraid that I might ruin THAT shot of my life). I posted some of the pictures I took with this lens, here on this page, for you to see as well.Perhaps I got a defective product because my other two Sigma lenses, AFTER AN EXCHANGE ON ONE OF THEM, perform well. I did not exchange this lens and got stuck with it. It was not because of the vendor or Amazon. I was tied up with work at the time and did not have a chance to initiate the returning or exchanging of the product in time.My opinion, Sigma lenses can be very good but the quality is not always consistent.Other than images that I took with this lens, I have also posted images taken from many of the other lenses I own (in the corresponding product pages). Please check them out and decide for yourself.July 23, 2008A friend of mine had this lens and it worked very well with his D200. So I borrowed it and found that it also worked well with my S3 and S5 pro. So I went ahead and got myself a second copy of the very same lens (I must be crazy) since I could return it. After 50+ some images, I am going to keep the product and give this lens a few more points. The previous lens was obviously a defect and had found its place in the city dump site last week.November 17, 2008After a thousand images or so, I can now really say this lens is a very good lens FOR THIS PRICE RANGE. It may not give you the same quality that you can get from professional lenses (I have serveral professional Nikon prime lenses) but after the comparison I can say that it is acceptable and I am glad that I bought the second one. I leave it on one of my cameras when I am in the field for quick response.Last word, since I had to buy two of the very same lense before getting a good one, there is a good chance that it is a quality control or design issue with this lense. And my final rating, for the copy I have, will be 3.5 (I don't consider the price range for this rating...merely my satisfaciton with the images).December 31, 2009I took a little over 6,000 images with this lense (the second one I bought) and I am satisfied and have to admit that it is a good lense for outdoor with plenty of light.
Bought this all-in-one and with the rebate, [...] which is incredible for the features. If you follow the set up instructions to a tee (not hard), this unit works great from the get-go. I am very impressed with the print quality. This computer does not require techno-freaks to figure it out, which is a big plus, and in our case, installation was a breeze. I haven't had it long, but can tell you I have always had great luck with Epson, and it looks like they have done a great job on a printer that compares favorably with much more expensive models from other manufacurers.
I had this item for less than two weeks when it stopped working, and that was only using it 1 - 2 times per week. The cable is too fragile. Do not buy this product.
I bought this machine to replace my Sony CDP-C345, which died after 16 years. This new version is a worthy replacement. It does what it's supposed to do--play cds. It's intuitive to connect. It is a little more convenient now that the shuffle function is on the remote. Like its predecessor, this player seems to favor four of the five discs when in the shuffle play mode, but that is a minor quibble. For a dinosaur like myself defiantly clinging to cds, this is a perfect machine. One can set it and enjoy hours of uninterrupted music. I definitely recommend this!
I purchased this item as a Christmas gift for my husband. We recently moved to a new state and my husband was getting a little turned around. He loves the Magellan Maestro. He told me that it was easy to install and easy to use. He also told me that he would never be lost again.
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.
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...
I wanted something that I could throw my wallet phone and keys as well as the other daily pocket items in, and then beable to throw in a day pack. For when I get on a boat or step into the woods and not worry about those items this box is the right size, water proof and tough. Just what I was looking for.
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.
This is my first digital camera, and I'm so pleased with it. At the beginning I don't know what kind of camera buy, but a friend of mine recommend me this one. It have a lot of options to take every kind of pictures, outside, at night, close objects, auto pictures and so others, so, if you want to have a very powerfull camera for a great price this have to be your option. If I have to buy another camera I buy another Kodak easy share.
Best so far w/ my Nikon D40X. Before I brought this item, I purchased generic (universal w/ several buttons that you don't need) remote from e-bay. It was okay on indoor use but when used on outdoor, it didn't work well. This unit has only one button and that's all you need! Simple to use and works well inside or outside. Always go w/ the original product. Also comes w/ small pouch that can attach to camera strap, so you'll always carry w/ your camera.
Over all this is a great product. I have had mine for about 3-4 months now, and have little to complain about. My wife gets up at 4:30AM so watching TV in our bedroom is disturbing for her once she has gone to bed. That is why I purchased these headphones. They work great! The sound is excellent, was very easy to set up (less than 5 mins), have great range (even downstairs and outside the home with crystal clear sound), and recharge on their own when not using them...what more could you ask for?Two small things that could be improved on these headphones would be...One, to make them a bit lighter as after a while they can begin to feel a bit heavy. Two, use a material for the earpads, that stays cooler. Not that the headphone make them warm, but in warm weather, the cloth used just seems to be a bit warm, and I find myself wanting to remove the headphones from time to time so not to perspire on the ear pieces. It is like an "ear muff" effect in warm weather, but seems fine now that the temps have cooled a bit here in So.California.Overall, I love this product and highly recommend them...and would buy them again without hesitation. I did not have any trouble with the volume shifting due to my head resting on a pillow or something as some have indicated in other reviews. My solution to that should it happen to you, is to simply turn the headphones around so the volume is on the front of your head not the back...problem solved...they are still comfortble that way as I have worn them like that several times.
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.
Hosa makes good products at a very reasonable price. I am very pleased with the product as well as the retailer I purchased it from.
this was great!! no problems. cord was a litle short but i stretched it over night. all good now! :)
I have had no coasters whatsoever with these Sony DVD-R's. I've burned about 8 or 9 DVD's so far and they all work in all of my dvd players.The only problem is that the dvd's do not burn at 16x. Speed has topped out at around 7x with at 16x burner. However, if they burn correctly, waiting a little bit longer won't hurt.
Great little hard case for my Seagate portable external drive. Love the color. It's lightweight and compact and it has a band to keep the drive in place and a mesh pocket on the other side for cables or other small items.
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!
Thank you other reviewers!!! I said to myself, I said, I can't get this thing to work. I'm going out on Amz to find out what the other reviewers recommended, because I bet they've ironed out the bugs. You sure did. All I had to do was give the little jack and extra push in really tight, and the download to Street Atlas went like a charm.BTW, I bought the Iogear USB to Serial interface cable on Amz. I have Windows Vista, so I got the .zip file Iogear provides. It has all Windows drivers. The Vista drivers worked great. Nice of Iogear to support all the Windows versions in one handy download. Wish I could say the same for Kingston flash drives, but I digress.Anyway, I am beginning to find that these reviews of technical products on Amazon are more helpful than the manufacturers' websites. This is especially true of Garmin.Thanks again, everybody. Sure is fun when something works. I'm enjoying this Foretrex 101.
Excellent price and quality! American made as well!! Beach made the difference on a tight schedule! After looking at 25 others, this was the top quality, and great service!
I've used numerous 19HS for casual stuff over the years without incident; However I recently hooked two weather stations to a system running win7 x64 and now I get a BSOD (IRQL not less than...) every few days. I have two 19HS connected, running the latest drivers and latest windows updates. Google for 19HS and BSOD; It appears to be known but unresolved issue (on xp, vista, win7). I'm now looking for a new solution that wont BSOD..
It is an excellent option in terms of cost vs features. The only thing I miss is a shuffle or random option. Other than that it works perfectly, and has reasonably good sound. I replaced the headphones with sport water resistnt headphones.I am very satisfied with the small device.
Bought these binoculars because I couldn't afford the Steiner product w/these specs. I have the Steiner compact binoculars that I bought from Amazon and was so impressed...love them. So I thought I would also buy the larger Steiner binoculars. However, after the sticker shock and then reading reviews on Amazon for the Nikons (and I also have two Nikon cameras that I love), so I thought, lets get these binoculars. I am so impressed and totally love them. Their clarity and ease of use surpassed my expectations. I find I can even use them with or without my glasses...no problem. I highly recommend these binoculars on all levels.
no external antenna - will not pick up most radio stations inside my office building.
Bought this case (the black one since I bought the black 60 GB iPod) at a nearby Apple store, and I gotta say that I'm very glad I went with this case. I had a really hard time deciding between Agent 18 Videoshield or this Speck Toughskin, but the extra 10 bucks for the Speck Toughskin is worth the confidence/stress relief that I might accidently drop/scratch my only two week old iPod. I like the fact that it leaves enough space on the top and bottom for the hold, headphones, and usb ports, but not too much that it looks kinda empty on the top. And also, the black rubber doesn't look dirty/attract dust unlike a lot of other cases. For the 30 GB people, there's an extra padding of rubber to put on the back of the iPod to fit it into the case nicely. For the 60 GB, don't use the extra padding or else it won't fit into the case. The case comes with a screen cover that I like because it doesn't actually touch the iPod screen (but gotta be careful whenever taking it out and vice versa); no scroll cover, but doesn't matter because I kept the original protector for the front that came with my iPod. One more thing, there's a lil clear plastic thing that sticks out at the back (for the belt clip), but I use it (with the belt clip) as a stand whenever I want to watch movies or something without holding the iPod up/tilted all the time. I will post up some pictures of the case if I have time. Great product!(If still unsure about which case to buy, go to apple.com and find the many cases available at the online store and read the reviews there.)
Pros:- Installs easily and works fine on my MacBook Pro running OS X 10.4- Super easy installation: plug it in, change one setting in System Preferences > Sound > Input- Good sound quality on Skype- No feedback (I had lots while using the MacBook's internal microphone)- A simple, easily accessed mute on/mute off buttonCons:- None that I can think of.
This 3 piece system sounds terrific--powerful bass and nice midrange and treble. It's the third 3 piece system I've owned and is by far the best.
Bought this tv on black Friday 2010 from Best Buy! It is now February 2012 and the tv is dead! 1year 2 months and that's all $1000 worth of Panasonic tv got me. Simply put, the picture quality is really nice while the stupid thing works, but plan on only having it work for less than 2 years. Panasonic customer service will not assist in any way to remedy the situation and they won't even give me the contact info for an authorized repair place. Needless to say that this will be my first and last Panasonic product ever. I will never purchase another Panasonic product no matter what cnet or anyone else says about them and no matter how "highly" they're rated.
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!
Very pleased with price, quick delivery, and product. As always, more bang for the buck on Amazon.com.
3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem 1LAN + 1WAN - DSL modem - external - USB - 8 Mbps - EthernetRecived 3com HomeConnect Sweet Package Was in Good Shape Well Package .Everything Up And Running.Good Price.Works With My Dlink Router Took Sometime With That But Other Than That It Sweet DSL Modem Works For Me No Problem Thank You A Bunch Nice Modem .100% in My Book Hope To Get Plenty Of Use Out Of It Just A Good Modem .Thank You Again.
Thermal compound it works other than that all I can say for this product not complicated, I tinker around with electronics this may or may not be the best product for your application!
Everyone knows Arctic Silver is good stuff, worked just as expected! Easy to put on, and helped on temps a bunch!
Product delivered everything promised. It not only allows me to recharge my tom-tom but also to sync with the main site for updates. Commercially available cables from retail vendors only allow charging. This answered my problems very well
I've been recommending these units for years and have overseen the installation of over two dozen of them in that time. These little guys may not have 802.11n but they are able to run Tomato and DD-WRT operating systems, this makes them a tried and true starter network device. With layer 7 quality of service configurable as an option any VoIP user can improve their network significantly by switching to one of these.
What can you say? Simple to use. Made DVDs of trip to Middle-East with these disks. Turned out fine.
I love everything about this camera!! I am not a good picture taker, but this camera is easy to use. My pictures are GREAT!!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!!!!!
At first I was afraid to attempt changing lenses on my Nikon D50. I have had one Nikon or another since '74 and I can change any manual/automatic 35mm lens. But I put off trying this out for several days. I was pleasantly surprised that it was so easy! Leave it to Nikon to deliver such a great product. I have found the longer length zoom to be as wonderful up close as it is at a distance... Great for portraits! Refurbished by Nikon is as good as new - I will always buy Nikon genuine lenses.
I replaced a pair of senheisers with these. These are not as comfortable but I do like the sound a bit better.
The lens was advertised as "Tack Sharp", which is what you would expect from an f2.8 setup. It was not - poor results - may have been a bad sample who knows. It shipped through Amazon supplier Cameta, and they took it back - VERY easy process - zero hassle. I was concerned that on-line would be riskier than in-person. It was actually a Better transaction - go figure.
Bought this in 12/2011 from Amazon. Bought it to improve AM reception for my Sangean WR2 radio that i use in a 2 story office building. The WR2 would only get 3-4 AM stations and they were all staticky. I am in a corner office with large windows. I screwed wire to back of radio and set antenna on window ledge. Didn't improve reception that good. Was able to get maybe 2-3 more stations but still all stations came in staticky. Maybe it will work in your building or home but not good for my location/use so i returned it.
I just spend a few minutes reviewing the so called "reviews" here and its obvious that the iPod crowd feels threatened so they just post a crap review and give the Zune one star. The one star reviews are totally wrong. Here is an honest assesment of the Zune.I bought one if these for my 14 yr old daughter for Christmas. We unloaded it from the box and installed the software. Zune requires Win XP or Vista to work. If you dont have either of these operating systems contact the Zune toll free number for advice before buying the Zune. Do Not Buy a Zune if you have an Apple computer. I was so impressed with my daughters Zune I bought one for myself.I'd recommend downloading the latest Zune software from the official Zune web site instead of using the included CD. After the software is installed you are instructed to connect the Zune. It performs a firmware update. I think this is a great feature since it checks for updates regularly. After the firmwear update you have the option to set up a Zune marketplace account. You dont have to do this but you will need to if you want to buy songs from the Zune market place. If all you want is to sync the music ripped from your CDs then you will not have to set up an account.The next step is setting up a name for your Zune. This is for the WiFi feature and so your computer recognizes your player. After this housekeeping you are asked to set your sync options. The default is for it to auto sync all the music on your computer. You can set the software to auto sync photos and videos too but they are off by default. These options can be changed later at any time. If you leave them off you will have to manually sync the photos and video you want on the player. I left them off since I didnt want all my photos synced.I have just over 7GB of music on my computer. It took about10 minutes to do the initial sync. I'm sure that this will vary depending on your computer. I have read that some people have trouble having the computer detect the Zune when connected. Microsoft recommends that you plug the sync cable into one of the USB ports on the back of your computer if you have a problem. I didnt have any trouble.The Zune Software is very similar to Windows Media Player 11. You manage your music library from the software. You also manage the music on your player via the software. You must use the software to add and/or delete music, photos, and video from the player.Once your files are on the player and it is fully charged you disconnect the player and its ready to go. This thing couldnt be easier to use. The controls are a 4 position "wheel" like switch with a center button. There is a single button to the right and left of this main controller. The wheel works as a selection navigator and the volume control. The center button acts like the Select or Enter key. The right button is the play/pause/on/off button. The left button backs you out to the main menu either one step at a time or straight to the main menu if you hold it down.The main menu is simple to understand. The choices are Music, Videos, Pictures, Radio, Community, and Settings. Anyone that says the Zune is hard to use has never used it. Music can be listed by album, artist, playlists, songs (titles), or genre. Selections are listed in alphabetical order. Photos are nested in folders the same as you have them on your computer. This is good and bad. If youhave some logical order to your pictures you'll be fine. If you have them hap hazzard on your computer they will be hap hazzard on the Zune. I created a Zune Photos directory and then just loaded my photos in there in logical directories and it worked out fine. I have also put a few videos on the Zune and they look great. Zune only supports WMV video format so if you have videos in another format you'll have to get a converter.I did have a few problems with the Zune. My daughters Zune needed the cable to be plugged into the back of the computer. Mine did not.The first Zune I recieved (the one I bought for myself) was defective and had to be returned. The one I got as a replacement has worked flawlessly. These were the only problems.There are a few things I dont like about the Zune.You can only delete files from the device using the software while the device is connected to your computer.You cant move photos to folders you specify without using a program like windows explorer.You cant use music files you downloaded from a "Plays for Sure" music service, but you can convert your music files from iTunes.I'm leaving alot out. I really like this player. Its fun and easy to use. There are next to no instructions in the box but you shouldnt need any. All you need to do is install the software, plug in the Zune when instructed to and then follow the onscreen instructions. It was a piece of cake. Hey.... If I could do it anyone can.If you are considering the Zune go and test one before buying. I dont know how this compares to an iPod video since I dont own one but I have used an iPod non video and the Zune is far superior.
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.
After 15 months, the X-10 POWERMID is still working very well. The purpose of this kit was to go with a Harmony One Universal Remote(also from Amazon) that at least one online magazine gave an exceptionally high rating. The Harmony 900 has RF capabilities but was much more expensive. The extender had to be plugged in and that was that. The remote equipment and receiver is about 20' away in another room. The most critical thing I can say is that the combo of the Harmony One and the X-10 POWERMID has a fairly narrow field of few - you have to be very close in pointing the remote at the transmitter. Once that is clear, I have had very few missed signals(due to the narrow range). An excellent product and good price. In fact ,after 15 months, the Harmony One and the POWERMID have proven to be an excellent combination. I currently use six remote devices in the system.
I have owned this player for about 6 months now, but have only been using it for about 3. I was weary of opening the packaging after reading many conflicting reviews about the product - many were thrilled and just as many were utterly disgusted. I decided to suck it up and deal with the consequences of my purchase should any arise and I must say that I am quite pleased with my purchase. I have no complaints other than the start-up time and possibly with th transfer spped. The latter however may be due to the fact that I was loading 4 gb of music in one sitting and that naturally is going to take more than an instant.If you are looking for a user friendly product that is pleasing to the eyes and can deal with a few extra seconds of startup time as well as WMP 9 or above, then by all means this is the product for you.Should I encounter problems with the player I will be sure to post again or edit this one... happy searching.
I just don't understand why I have to pay California tax on a online purchase outside of the state. First, let me say I have purchased 3 computers from Dell before. I have NOT pay any tax on those computers and that's the thing I like about it. $2000 to $3000 computer save me a lot on the tax. If I have to pay tax, I am going to buy it from a local store. In a case where there is a problem, I can just bring it back to the store.
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 seems like there are plenty of reviews on this TV already, but just to add one more: I ordered this TV from Amazon about 3 weeks ago at $1499 - a great deal I thought. It arrived through Eagle USA freight about 5 days later. I fortunately have a flexible job and was able to be home easilly for the deilvery window even when they called that morning to move the delivery up two hours. I can see how this would be a real pain for most. The delivery guy brought it to my door - I helped him bring it in and unbox it. They didn't offer to test it or put the stand on it, although they might have if I asked them to. They were friendly and fast though - I give the delivery experience 3.5/5.The TV itself is fantastic. I'm using all HDMI inputs which look great. The picture is clear and bright in 1080. For the price, I am very satisfied.
I have to say, I have more than enough things to plug in behind my tv that do not fit anything else around. I found this on amazon and read some reviews, and decided to take the plunge. This thing fits all size plugs that I have for my entertainment needs in my living room. I have the tv, receiver, cable box, dvd player, xbox, wireless router, cordless phone... and i'm sure that's already too much. But this surge protector holds it all, and has room for more.
After weeks, if not months carefully researching many speaker systems for my iRiver (tyring to avoid the iPod hype)I eventually trusted the former ratings and bought this system, and I'm really glad I did!!!It sounds superb, the base and treble adjustment are perfect, looks great and gives out as much bang and quality as my $600 home theatre system.My iRiver loves its new pairing and is allowed to fully bloom at last!!Buy this system and you'll not be disappointed - I thought about shelling out the extra for the silver ones but who cares, the white finnish is great. The only thing that should have been more accesable is the power button as you have to grope between the wires on the back but don't let this put you off at all, it's more than livable.The volume controls are very clever too, no knobs or buttons, somehow it adjusts when you hold your finger over the up or down sensor pad on one of the satelites :-)
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 simplicity and low price and small size are what attracted me to this printer. It has served well in a clinical application which requires mainly black ink. The color cartriage is wasted on this application. I do whish the printer had a larger black ink tank. 5cc gets used up in a hurry. But the cost is low for replacement cartridges.
These headphones give a respectable listening experience for a modest price. The range is good allowing you the freedom to travel all over the house without static or interruption. When using multiple headsets, it is necessary to mute the volume on the television to avoid feedback and a hollow sound. Individual volume control has given us a much happier television viewing experience.
Of the 12 Tripp-Lite ups' I've purchased over the last two years, 7 have failed so far. While they have a good feature set, they just don't seem to hold up. They have a three-year warranty if you don't mind record keeping and shipping, but I'd prefer a better built unit.
Saw similar items in the store, more expensive. Went with this one, very happy with the purchase.
This is a great, basic receiver. Very happy with it overall. The only thing I wish it had is an HDMI input. I have a flat screen t.v. that I cannot hookup to this receiver because it needs an HDMI input. Might be more of the fault of the t.v., but just as a warning, this receiver does not have this.
This was perfrect for backing up up a bunch of old disk data I had laying around. Delivery was extremely quick and all I had to do was plug it into my USB on my PC. Stuck a disk in and it started working perfectly. Completely dummy proof and you can't beat this for the ease of use and price.
I have used the Rotatrim many times over the years with satisfaction. I finally bought one for my self and it works very well and will make a great addition to my darkroom. It cuts prints and paper effortlessly and cuts 2 ply mat board with more effort but very well. It will cut 4 ply mat board with a lot of effort and some times the cut is not a straight line. I will use a proper mat cutter for 4 ply. It is made very well and should last for ever.
This is an excellent set of headphones for portable use like an iPod. I purchase several pairs so I keep one in my travel bags to make sure they are available when traveling on airplanes, etc. I also use one pair with my electronic drums and the sound quality is awesome.
I purchased this inexpensive set of speakers for my husbands truck that he uses to commute to from work. We were impressed with the sound quality. They work great. We would HIGHLY recommend these.
Except the lens range, the picture quality is not at all good. Any picture taken indoors the shadow parts are all grainy and clearly visible. I am really disappointed with this investment. Save some more money and buy any other good lens.
This is a duplicate of the original battery that I bought for my camera. I just like to have a spare, and the cheaper version that I bought for my "second" battery wore out.
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!
I bought this camera new in 2004 and I haven't had a bad day with it since. My oldest son dropped it on a concrete sidewalk at one point and damaged the case but it still works like a charm. My only complaint is the relatively small screen. Hard to see in daylight especially full sun. However the picture quality and ease of use and the durability makes it easy for me to recommend.
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.
I bought this as needed a power strip and thought the color coding would make life easier with the TV and components. Several of the plugins died within a month. Threw it away and bought a "normal-basic", cheaper Home Depot one and have had not problems.
This here Boombox is Awsome!(heavy though, good on the biceps)One of the staff members at a middle school in Spokane WA, let me borrow the boombox to play CD's. At first sight. I couldn't help falling in love with this machine. All the featrues are easy to operate, as a Assistant School Custodian, playing it, it shook the Gymnasiun walls, rock'n out, so much that I forgot my task on cleaning. Oh well at least I got my work done faster. Now I will have one to call my own, and use it at one of my elementary schools.Y'all get this boombox, it is worth every penny!
Only had the unit for about an hour; I have a second-generation iPod (10 gigs) and the unit works perfectly (instructions say it is not compatable with the mini). Price was good, battery vs. rechargable pack is a minor concern, and the unit does doubles the iPod size and probably tripples the weight, but that wasn't one of my concerns, just battery life. Expecting the 15-20 hours as per the manufacture, and will re-post if not happy.
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!
excellent and cheap...panning acts almost like the $400+ tripods for movie cameras...and the controls in the handle add to the convenience and control of "shaky" movement...sold...stable...tall...worth the price
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.
As usual from Targus, this is a great bag: well thought out and excellent sturdy construction. But, in spite of the Pro Series in the name, it is definitely not a Pro bag. The bag is not appropriate for SLR cameras or even Prosumer level video. It is great for consumer level products, with enough room for a point and shoot and handheld camcorder and accessories, and some other gadgets, like a separate pouch that attaches to the front strap for your cell phone.
Cartridge was reasonably priced! Actually, cheaper than Walmart. Came within a few days and as expected, worked great.
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.
This product exceeded my expectations. These speakers sound great in my Ford truck. I would estimate they sound twice as good as the factory speakers. Easy to install but a shop manual for your truck is helpful.
Very few gigabit switches support jumbo frames. Very few people care. If you do care, you'll be pleased to know that this switch supports up to 9 KB MTU. However, all machines connected to this switch (directly, or via other layer 2 switches) must be configured to use the same MTU. So, most people won't & shouldn't bother with it.Other points in favor of this switch include: seems well-constructed (metal chassis), includes rackmount brackets, is fanless, and seems to run relatively cool (though I'm not taxing it, by any means).I'm pleased - so far it's everything I hoped! As my title suggests, I looked at reviews & datasheets of nearly a dozen 8-port GigE switches, before selecting this one. This is a great deal!!
Friend had version 1 of this thing, thought I would give it a try.Product Review:Bought it used, but was in great condition. I have no complaints from the seller at all.Pros- No drivers neededDecent designsolid cushion on the buttons.Can see in the darkCons- Kinda static layout, it uses the default keyboard as design. If you want to use it for anything else than a 1st person shoot, it is a bitch to mess around with.Kinda wondering why the wrist thing bends, can't really adjust it so it just makes it a pain to travel with it because it feels like it could break at anytime.The design is made for a BIG HAND. So you might have trouble accessing some of the keys like I do. The good part is you wont coincidentally press any other buttonsAll in all, good product. It WILL improve your gaming if you have trouble with hand placement. Otherwise, I don't see a reason to get this thing. Go with a used one because it is essentially just a ergonomic keyboard. The design is sturdy with the exception of the wrist thingy, otherwise I would say it's too expensive.
I had this product once before and had no problems with it. We had a bad storm and the lightning blew out my router. So I purchased another one bc I had no problems b4.
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.
This tripod is excellent, it is really well built and solid but not too heavy. The build quality is superb. Its very stable even when you extend the legs all the way. Although you need to tighten the legs by screwing the bolt, it is not bad at all, it kind of gives you peace of mind that the legs won't slip. The best part of this tripod is the price, you cant beat it. Anyone who is an amateur looking to get a bit more serious about photography or doing video, should definitely go with this. I would also recommend that if you are going to buy a manfrotto tripod go with one of their heads.
I bought 3 pairs for my basement. I have suspended ceiling. The speakers are made for installing on sheetrock ceiling. So, the installation was not straightforward. I used the same metal wires used for hanging suspended ceiling to secure the speakers to the joist. Used SIMA SSW-6 1 x 6 Speaker Selector to connect the 3 pairs to the Amp. The bass is not that great but the speaker has good high frequency response. Mids are ok. The adjustable tweeters are nice. I use it only for music. I added my old sub woofer to the B out of the Amp and, WOW !! it rocks !!.
This is a slick little radio. I'm just an average guy, so the features I like the best are:1. The AM and FM channels get great reception through a tall antenna2. The tuning knob also has a smaller fine tuning component that lets you really zero in on the perfect frequency3. The flashlight is bright enough to read a paper, but not too much so that it will drain the batteries too fast.4. The crank seems easy to turn so repowering shouldn't be too much of a hassle.The short wave stations are there, but I couldn't find much of anything on them. Apparently you have to wait for different times of the day to hear the different bands... but I think I would be fine with just AM/FM anyway.
I too had read the seemingly stellar reviews of this transmitter. I was looking forward to using it on a road trip. What a disappointment. I don't even live in a big city, tried it a variety of places during my drive and tried all of the frequency options. It was almost impossible to hear the music over the static. Now I am in the process of returning the thing to try and get my money back. It seems like others have had good luck, but going from my experience I would say don't even waste your time and money on this thing.
I've had 2 of these cases and they are good, sturdy cases for portable hard drives except that they are just too big. I haven't found anything similar in a smaller size so for now I'm still a fan. I have 2 hard drives that would actually fit in one case but since I carry them separately in my bags (1 is a temp back up until I send to my server) I end up with 2 of these cases. I would be ecstatic if they made these about 1 inch smaller all around and about a 1/2 inch thinner. But that being said, this does provide very good protection and there's a small pocket for the cable (even though I keep mine attached by a rubber band). the zipper is very good and opens/closes with ease. Most hard drives only come with a small thin pouch or a neoprene-style one and that is NOT protection. This one isn't the best either but at least it offers more than most.This would also be good for small cameras and other electronics.
I had no problems setting up this unit on my 64 bit XP system. It came with a standard size CD. I dislike those mini CDs that come with some equipment.I am able to use my volt meeter with my 64 bit system and my serial modem. I don't have to worry about keeping my old 32 bit system running any more
just 1 flaw, didnt know it took AA battery. the head phones will not produce bass witout a AA battery in it but when you do have a battery in it they work great
The bag is very spacious. Right now it fits my Canon Digital Rebel XT, with three lenses (a Sigma 70-300 mm [with hood], a Sigma 18-125 mm [with hood], and a Canon 50 mm), a flash (Speedlite 430EX), a macro adapter (Raynox DCR-250), a couple of filters, some spare batteries, battery charger, a minitripod, flash extension cord, remote flash trigger system, remote camera trigger, flash dome diffuser, white balance cards, flash gels, cables, some spare memory cards, and it still can fit a laptop, provided the diagonal is 13" or smaller. It also has straps that allow you to attach a full-size tripod to the bag. The bag seems quite sturdy. The interior organization can be changed by moving around pads that can connect to the sides of the bag and to each other using velcro.The fact that you can carry the bag on your back (as opposed to your shoulder) makes it much more comfortable to carry around, but also has the drawback of making it harder to access stuff. You essentially need to rest the bag horizontally on some surface any time you want to access something in the main compartment (otherwise things might fall out). So this might not be ideal if you change lenses a lot or switch filters or flashes or what not, but otherwise I strongly recommend it.
easy to setup.I love the stand option. I didn't think I would need it, but it turns out my 2005 flat panel LCD monitor was still too thick for the clip (I think the clip is designed for laptops though....)the camera does a decent job for local video capturing. It tends to lose focus here and there when using it as a webcam (tried it on Google + Hangout & Skype & Microsoft Lync) overall it's not as high quality as local video capturing, but it is expected to some degree.I like the face tracking feature and the additional little tweaking options that the control provides. The Amazon Hassle free packaging also came with a padded pouch for easy storage, though I wish the pouch is hard covered case...
This product works great, my only concern is the cord length. It is incredibly short and annoying! If they added on another 6 inches or so, it would be perfect.
I have been buying HDMI cables (9) from Amazon for more than two years. They have never failed to function properly. I bought my first HDMI cable from BestBuy. It cost me a hundred dollars. I bought the same length cable at Amazon for less than $10. Both were made of high quality. Which one are you going to choose?
If this worked, it would be great. Unfortunately, it doesn't. Even with the unit placed on top of the radio (a high-end JVC -- some reviewers have mentioned that reception was dependent on the quality of the FM receiver), it was still filled with static, and sounded cheap (which admittedly, the iPod is). I don't know if it's worth the postage to return it to Amazon. From all I'm reading, it might work well if you're in an uncrowded FM area (but I wouldn't bet on it).
Some discs were not usable but for the most part the package was a good buy.I would recommend it.Thank you.
The product was in a very old box and the AC/DC connection was just a bare wire. So I did return this item.
My first Onkyo 6 Disc CD Changer died in March of 2011. It had played music without interruption for 19 years. What a great piece of equipment! Since then, I have ordered two new CD changers in the past month (March 2011)and neither one of them compares to the first. There are a number of issues with the new version. They do a poor job of playing CDs that are copies of original CDs. They stop in mid song and quit playing. Then mysteriously moves to the last song on the CD. We have no clue what makes the machine do this. It must be possessed! Finally, on some CDs, when the last song has played, the changer will not switch to the next CD. We are totally bummed out by this. The overall machine doesn't have the same quality as the old model and appears to be of cheaper materials.
i bought this for a family member as their 1st camera.A great camera for the price and easy to understand
I waited a couple of months to write this review just in case there were any surprises. So far, so good. This is a great player if you want a reasonably priced player for exercising or moving around a lot. It's also good for people who use WMA files (from Windows Media Player), want expandable memory for more songs, and want to listen to and record FM radio.I would definitely buy the Lyra again, although I'd get the 512MB or 1GB internal memory instead of 256MB. I use the internal memory for background music that I always want to have available and the external memory (SD card) for the music that I change a lot. With WMA files at 128 Kbps (average quality), I get about 45MB per album (or about 5-6 albums on the 256MB of internal memory). FYI, when you record radio, that also goes on the internal memory. I bought a 1GB card that stays in the player at all times with more music and for trips I carry an additional 512MB card for more song selection. Keep in mind that even with frequent sales on SD cards I doubled the price of the player by buing the extra memory.WHY I CHOSE THE LYRA:* Flash-based memory seemed more stable for use while in motion.* Plays WMA files (which are smaller than MP3 and don't require conversion after ripping in Windows Media Player).* Has ability to take SD/MMC card up to 1GB for memory expansion (some other players only accepted smaller cards).* Receives and records FM radio.* Doesn't require special software to get files onto the player.* Uses standard AA battery (so I can use my rechargeable and not keep up with special chargers for the player).* Good price (...).POSITIVE DISCOVERIES SINCE MY PURCHASE* Headphones loop over the ear and don't come off accidentally. They sound decent. They irritate my ears after a couple of hours, so I sometimes switch out with my ear buds.* With a rechargeable NIMH battery, the single AA battery lasts for a long time.* When you plug in the player to your computer, explorer shows both the internal and external memory in a way that makes it easy to drag and drop music onto the player. You can also copy music onto the player from Windows Media Player if that's already where you're managing your music (or any other music software, for that matter). You can also use a card reader to copy files to the SD card without the player being involved.* Before I bought the Lyra, I was a little concerned about other reviews mentioning the profile feature. This isn't a big deal at all. It's just a scan of the disk to build a list of available songs and ID3 metadata* The display is small, but you can see a lot of data for a small player. Back lighting works well for night usage.* Radio reception is better than I expected. Portable players are never perfect for radio, but I can hear (and record) what I wanted.NEGATIVE DISCOVERIES SINCE MY PURCHASE (NOTHING TERRIBLE HERE):* Carry case is pretty lame if you're fidgeting with the player a lot to pause and change songs. It doesn't account for the SD/MMC card and doesn't protect it well. It fits slightly askew with the headphone cord in the player. But if you're running/exercising, the case and arm strap will work fine.* Battery cover is very light plastic and feels like it will break when I take it off. I dropped the Lyra on my desk today and the cover flew off, but fortunately didn't break.* Headphone jack is at an angle which seems like it will put added stress on the connector over time because it gets bent so easily. No problems in the short-term usage.* Navigating to another song with the controls isn't intuitive, but you can learn how. The player does maintain folder structure, so if you organize well before putting the music on the player it benefits you in the end.WHAT I'D LIKE TO SEE IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LYRA PLAYERS:* Built in (at least to case) mini USB connection (like 1" cable) that I can carry around with the player.* Better case that allows access to buttons, protects the external card better, and does not cover any of the display. Also, case should have space for 2 extra SD cards and possibly a spare battery.* Memory of what song was paused or playing when the player is powered off (auto resume). I saw that another reviewer said his remembered the song but mine does not.* Way to go back up to the folder containing the song currently playing without having to stop the song playing.* Timer recording for radio (currently have to manually press record to start and stop recording).
I purchased this battery as a replacement for a CyberPower UPS that had a bad battery. The battery terminals appears to be thinner on this battery compared to the battery that came with the UPS, but I used a pair of pliers to compress the female spade lugs (on the UPS) and they fit just fine now.Price was great compared to MSRP and the free shipping was just wonderful! The battery was well packaged, too!I would definitely do business with this marketplace vendor again!
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've been shopping for a navigation GPS for a while, and had pretty much decided that $200 was my price point. I was zeroing in on the Mio C220, but my wife really wanted a Magellan, since she'd seen one at the store. We were in Target yesterday and the Maestro 3100 was on sale for $199 so we went ahead and purcgased it. Interestingly, within two or three hours it was put to a pretty decent test when I had to go to a strange part of the county to pick someone up at a hospital and then ferry them to a pharmacy and hotel. More on that in a minute.Setup was quite easy. Basically, you stick the mount to the windshield, plug the unit into the cigarette lighter and push the "On" button. The first time I turned it on it took a minute or so to figure out where it was, but since then it's come on very quickly. I assume that's because it wakes up in the same place where it went to sleep. I'll be able to know for sure that's the case the next time I take a business trip.Inputting an address is fairly easy, but can be a little bit frustrating, especially if you don't know the city name of your destination. That sounds odd, I know, but when you enter an address you first have to enter the city or zip code, then the street name, then the number of the address. It works great if you KNOW the name of the city, but in larger metropolitan areas it can be a little difficult. By way of example, the hospital was in Tukwila in a neighborhood called "Highline" and the pharmacy we needed next was in Des Moines. We were able to get to the hospital by using the Points of Interest feature and the name of the hospital, but the pharmacy was a little trickier. We had the street address, but because the GPS was "smart" enough to know the range of street addresses in Tukwila we couldn't simply enter the address of the pharmacy. We tried several other names, but eventually has to call the pharmacy to see what town it was in. Once we found out the name of the town, though, we were able to get there quite easily. From there to the hotel was quite easy as well, using the Points of Interest to find the Doubletree near our location. Getting home was simply a matter of puching the icon for "Home" and telling the GPS to calculate the fastest route.One other thing that is a little odd is that there's a CD and a USB cable that comes in the package with the GPS that have no real function (as nearly as I could tell). The CD simply has a link to the Magellan website and a user manual in PDF format. The USB cable doesn't seem to have any real function, or at least I haven't found a use for it so far.Overall, it seems like a great value. I'd certainly recommend it for anyone that wants a simple device to use in unfamiliar areas. Although it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a more expensive device, it performs its job as a navigation aid quite well.
This product looks really professional when installed, I'm adding pictures above.Its not in the description, but it does come with ends to crimp on, which you can see on my picture and requires a product likeTEKTON by MIT 3765 5-in-1 Combination Tool and 30-pc. Terminal Kitto make that connection.The only downside is that from the front, making a connection is a little awkward. Its great if you just need to hook up an entertainment system a few times a year and have it look good, but you'll be unhappy if you're constantly attaching and detaching.
I've owned this camera for a few months now, probably the best I've ever had. If you want SLR functions but don't want to spend a lot, this is the one.What I like:1. Powerful optical zoom at 6X2. Good resolution up to 2400x18003. Short lag time between shots4. Switching between shoot and play mode is fast5. Selectable ISO from 125 to 800Improvment I'd like to see in the future model:1. I prefer optical view finder over the electronic one; it's hard to see if subject is in focus when using manual focus, especially under sunlight2. Better manual focus feel; the electronic focus steps just doesn't feel like an analog one, you know what I mean if you are familiar with regular SLR cameras3. Faster recharge time; the included charger needs 5+ hours, I decided to buy a generic quick charger + battery4. No B function for long exposureIf you are taking photography class, this is a good and affordable camera to own. You can practice a lot without wasting rolls of film.Fuji's newer model in this class is S602, it has higher res, movie mode with sound, longer exposure to 15 sec. Price is still better than its competition, should be worth considering.
As a previous reviewer pointed out, the fuse holder has a bad design is which the mounting screws are exposed on the bottom of the fuse holder; the very side that it's supposed to be mounted. Not much of a problem if you are mounting on plastic or wood, but if you plan on mounting this to the car's metal, then you'd have the positive only 1 or 2 millimeters away from negative ground... which would be disaster if they made contact. I could see the plastic fuse holder aging, becoming brittle, and eventually cracking. Really bad design in my opinion. I ordered another fuse holder which doesn't have this flaw. Everything else in the kit was ok, thus the 2 star rating. But I'm just shaking my head at the design of the fuse holder... wondering how this thing could actually be put on the market???
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.
This player does not play MP3 files on cd. I ordered it to play MP3 files and was very disappointed when the cds would not play :(.
LCD screen will not respond. Sony will charge aprox. $200.00 to repair. It's not a bad camera but only lasted a few months past the warrenty. Also is difficult to transfer tapes to disc. Not compatable with most PC's. If you only need the camera for a year or so this one is fine. If you want one that will last don't purchase!!
Not a reliable notification. I have it right in the center of my driveway. It is in a slot protecting it from damage but there is nothing to shield it from the vehicle overhead. It will recognize large trucks like 3/4 ton but will not pickup the small pickups many people drive. Sometimes it pickups my car and sometimes it does not.
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.
This machine is easy use, with a great Large Digital Clock (adjustable brightness, 3 levels) readout. The switches for the alarm, radio controls, and volume are all analogue. However, Clock controls and on/offs for operation are all on top, and again easy to understand. CD, auxiliary (Sirius via Cell phone, and radio all produce an acceptable stereo sound. I especially like the adjustable Snooze...for those morning you know 30 would be better than 10.
Excelentes.... Logitech sinonimo de gran calidad... suenan de lo lindo! y economicas! haste con ellas!
The Photo Smart 100 is easy to set up, Easy to use, Works well with both my computer and Memory cards. It makes wonderful 4 x 6 prints. I cannot tell the difference between the HP Photo Smart 100 prints (From my digital camera) and the ones I get back from the photo lab (from my 35 Millimeter SLR). The software that comes with it is good as well. I am very satisfied with this product.
Small, light, easy to use, excellent image quality. Remarkably easy to hold steady for a 10x binocular. Also, a very bright image considering the smallish 25mm entrance pupil and the 10x. We use them for hiking, bird watching, and opera glasses.
If you want a printer that will print 1 page per minute, constant lose its wireless connection and scan like a glacier going uphill, then this is the printer for you.I thought HP software was bad using a PC. It might even be worse on a Mac. I have absolutely no troubles with my Mac when it comes to doing anything, however, when I use this AIO or its software, Watch Out! I have no idea what will fail next. It constantly loses its connection DURING a scan and if by chance that succeeds, the software just grinds the Mac to a halt. This is a brand new 24 inch IMac with processing speed galore and when it uses this "software" it is like hitting a brick wall. And, please, don't ask me about HP Support on this issue as I cannot think of a single positive thing to say about a support group that doesn't even have the error messages in its knowledge base.I am unfortunately unable to rate it below 1 star as I would to prevent anyone else from making the mistake I did in buying this product that in a previous life could have only been fake doggie doo.
With most computers now being delivered without a floppy disk drive, this drive fills the void. It can be connected to desktop and laptop computers with ease and is fast and effective.
I bought this camera after reading a positive review by Cory Doctorow and I have to say it was a great camera. I say "was" because about two months after my purchase it was stepped on by a cow. That aside, I intend to buy this camera, or another in the same line again soon.
Nice lens except that it has trouble finding focus in low light and certainly won't focus at all at infinity (e.g., landscape photos). I sent it in for warranty repair, but it didn't seem to help. Granted, I can still take photos if I switch to manual focus, but it is annoying to constantly have to switch back and forth.
Cable works perfectly with my Panasonic HD TV. Just the right length.Went with the Panasonic cable to avoid compatibility problems.
It is not something that will last forever I guess but to use for a backup hard-drive it's enough!Connection is good, work well so farGood product considering the price
Had been looking for a set of high isolation headphones for doing mixes at live shows (monitor mixes, live to 2 track etc...). Got a pair of these about two weeks ago. Used them in one show. Sound quality is ok, wouldn't use them for really serious mixes but to set up a stage monitor mix or live to stereo mix, they sound ok. Isolation is pretty good. They're quite tight but that's no real surprise since they're intended to provide isolation.Unfortunately, they died last night at the second show I used them at. Was going to put them on and the headband, which is made of plastic, simply snapped. Both ear pieces broke off. Ended up with 3 pieces...two ear pieces and the top of the headband. I was not being rough at all, just spreading the earpieces to put them on (and my head is not that big :). Good thing I had a spare set of headphones.Cant say that I'm real impressed. For $120, I expected considerably better build quality. Might try a set of the Vic Firth's instead. They look like they have a metal headband...considerably less expensive too.
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.
For 12 bucks you get all the cables you need to go front-to-back from radio to subwoofer plus an in-line fuse for the power feed. Actually since you get both cables with RCA jacks and regular speaker wire, you get more than you need. All included items seemed to be of good quality and worked well.
Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower Radio This the best portable radio I have ever owned. I have purchased 3 total, one for upstairs, on for master shower and one for pool side. battery life and reception are exceptional
I seldom wrote a review even though I purchased a lot on amazon, but I feel obliged to write one for this router. Bought it in 2008, after 4 years, it's still working like new. Can't be better!
it kind of worked for what I needed it for. it took a while to get set up and it did work but not as well as expected
I wanted an LCD monitor to add to my SOHO business on a desk with very limited space. Since I am used to CRT monitors of 17in and above I was a bit hesitant to go for a 15in LCD monitor.To my pleasant surprise I found that 15in LCD equals 17in CRT monitor in viewing size.Now, comparing this to my other 17in CRT monitor (a Samsung SyncMaster 750s): * The screen size is approximately the same (the viewing area of this monitor is actually 15.1 in which is less than 1/2in smaller than the &quot;17in&quot; CRT. So it actually feels like a 17in !!) * The dot pitch in 0.3mm, slighly greater than my CRT monitor which is 0.24mm (H) and 0.14mm (V). However, there is no noticeable difference! (Unless you position your head less than 2ft from the screen). * There is a slight noise when you move any Window (I am running Windows2000) with this LCD monitor. This noise is absent in the CRT monitor. * The appearance, weight, footprint, and screen controls in the LCD monitor blow away my CRT monitor * The picture quality is in this LCD monitor crisper and the color saturation better than my CRT monitorIn summary, this monitor exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with it.
I don't usually type reviews for products but after getting my hands on a pair of Shure e3c headphones I just con't do without commenting on how awesome this earphone is.Listening to music has never been so fantastic and the music really does sound like its coming from inside you head. The earphones are so light and the cables hook over your ears so you dont get the extra strain you usually get with the normal earphones you have.For the extra money you pay, I would say it will be worth every dollar and cent.
I've had these headphones for about 9 months, and I've noticed to hear sounds inside the headphones that sound like pieces are coming loose from the bass. Other than that, they are good headphones, and I like them. But I just wish this sound wasn't here, and its not from the music, it does it on every song I play now, and in order not to hear it, I have to have the bass down low.
This is our second purchase of this case,My daughter bought the blue case for her external hard drive back up.The blue shade in the photo is very accurate. I would assume that the blackwould also be fine. My monitor is very carefully callibrated, as I do somegraphics work. I haven't had anything so different on the color in the photoas this one is in a long time. Go by the words in this case! They show a pinkcase, but the text says magenta. The text is closer to real color. The case Ireceived is a deep purple/pink color. Since it will be in a drawer protecting myexternal drive, it isn't a big problem. However, if you are someone who wantsto color-coordinate all your electronics, just be aware that it isn't actually pink.That being said, the case is nice enough. It zips shut, which is great.Note that the edges of the case are harder, and would protect againstbeing smashed. However, if you plan to toss this into a crowded backpackor briefcase, know that the middle part of this case is NOT hard and caneasily be pushed in.All in all, this is a nice case and will store your hard drive well.
Pros:Lifi bulb is warrantied for 5 year through PanasonicPanasonic is a trusted brand that has been around for yearsPicture quality is superbSound quality is better then most DLP tv's out thereeasy to use menu systemaesthetically pleasing to the eyes.Superb Panasonic Customer Service.Cons:Original bulb lasted only 3 year no where near the claimed 5Cannot change out the bulb yourself (unless you know what your doing or are a tech)auto channel configuration is slow!!NO Dvi portThis TV is great like in the pros and cons the original bulb that was in the TV did not last very long but I had it switched out free of charge. Called Panasonic on a Tuesday they sent out service techs Wednesday, ordered the bulb and by Friday I had a working TV again, Now thats GREAT SERVICE BY PANASONIC and The Repair shop that repaired my tv.I've had the 2nd bulb for over 5 years now and the darn thing is still working like the day the techs replaced it. Great TV too bad they don't sell these anymore.
The device broadcasts on four 88.x stations and four 107.x stations. Make sure a few of these stations are available in your area. Occasionally I need to switch from 107.1 to 107.5. I wish the switch was easier to see while driving.Otherwise very happy with this device. I had considered the itrip mini, but now that the mini has been discontinued, it's good to know this will work with other iPods
works as expected. No damage, no hassle. I use it to plug my PC into my HDTV. Great picture. Thanks
I have not had an opportunity to use this lens to its capacity but it is very nicely done. If you are going to do any type of photography outside which requires an adequate zoom this lens is for you. definately worth the money.
Highly recommended if you have a desktop with an old PCI slot and any new monitor requiring 1680x1050 wide-screen resolution, this video card will do the job with ease; especially with DVI connection. Works great so far with productivity softwares and some video viewing.
I bought this baby used for 40 bucks it was in mint condition. I read the reviews here and most didnt like the lens that came with the camera. I went out and got 2 other lenses a Canon 50mm f1.8 and a Sigma 70 - 300mm f4-5.6. Needless to say the pictures came out GREAT!! I had to get used to the fact that when you load the film it goes all the way to the end of the roll and shoots backwards. You get 24 exposures, when i loaded my other cameras manually you could squeeze in a extra frame or two. I dont mind about that this is a great camera if you are just starting out to shooting with film.
I bought a new Onkyo X- C390 early on March 2009,so I don't give a continously use to this CD Player...Maybe I play 30 times in 9 months, and three days ago, this item was absolutly out of control...First : the device turn it ON, by itself...And I can't turn OFF..SECOND: I contact the [...], so they said ,I have to reset the device, pushing the STOP and ON/STANDBY Buttoms at same time...NOTHING ,the device gone wild, show up numbers, letters, ligths, everywhere on the front panel...So i on't know whats Wrong with this piece of crap...I prefer to buy another one, that send to the technician in my town, 'cause if I send to the Onkyo center,I have to pay a lot of money to ups, for delivering ( over 60 each,total $ 120 dollars) FOR REAL...THINK ABOUT THIS ITEM ,BEFORE YOU BUY IT...DON'T PUT YOUR MONEY IN THE CHINESE GARBAGE!!
I just got this scanner yesterday from amazon and I have fallen in love already. The price on this scanner is almost too good to be true. I already had an excellent scanner from Canon but I was in need of something that could scan my negatives and slides. So I was geeked when I found out that this scanner is capable of also scanning medium format negatives! I wish I had the money to have gotten the other Canon scanner that scans 4x5s as well, but for now this one will do.I tried out all of the features last night and everything seems good so far. The installation was a breeze. This scanner is also very simple to use. It even has one-touch buttons on the front of it. I scanned all of my images using the advanced mode, which was very hands-on... a lot of features and options were available in the menu.Scanning negs and sldies was a breeze too. Unfortunately I do have one gripe about the scanner- the quality of the plastic neg/slide holders. They are very delicate and I would be EXTREMELY careful when handling them.The speed of this machine was quite impressive as well... a lot faster than my previous Canon scanner. The quality was fantastic too.Don't pass this deal up... for the price- this scanner is amazing.
I have burnt 5 of these at 4x speed using LG BH20N burner in Windows 7 and all them got burnt under 25 minutes and all play well on my Panasonic DMP-BD60 player. I cannot tell about how they will perform in a long run as these are just launched 3 months back. I would definitely be buying more of these again. I used ImgBurn and it works great. This is the data from their website and they used Nero Burning ROM 6.6.1.15 for testing.Burner Interface Manufactured Firmware BD-R BR2 RitekLGBH08LS20 SATA 2008.12 1.00 8xBH08NS20 SATA 2008.11 EL02 8xGBW-H10N ATA 2007.03 GL06 -GGW-H10N SATA 2007.06 1.04 2xGGW-H20L SATA 2008.01 YL05 4xGGW-H20N SATA 2008.03 XJ04 4xLiteonDH-4B1S SATA 2009.01 7P5A 4xLH-2B1S SATA 2007.04 AL09 2xPanasonicLF-MB121JD ATA 2006.04 BD02 2xLF-PB271 SATA 2008.02 1.02 4xLF-PB371 SATA 2008.11 1.02 4xSW-5582-C ATA 2007.05 BZB9 2xSW-5583 SATA 2008.01 1.02 4xSW-5584 SATA 2008.08 1.00 4xPioneerBDR-101A ATA 2006.07 1.00 -BDR-202BK SATA 2007.12 1.08 4xBDR-203BK SATA 2009.02 1.10 8xPlextorPX-B900A ATA 2006.12 1.01 8x 2xPX-B910SA SATA 2008.08 1.01 4xPX-B920SA SATA 2008.04 1.03 4xSonyBWU-100A ATA 2007.04 1.0e 2xBWU-200S SATA 2008.01 1.0b 4xBWU-300S SATA 2009.03 1.0b 4xUpdate: I have burnt 16 of them so far and none of them were coasters. Really happy with the purchase.
Needed a replacement battery for an APC 1500 and purchased this RBC7 by ABC. Changed existing battery out with this new unit w/o turning power off or shutting server down. Worked great and fit/connected perfectly.
The zoom lens was useless - too much chromatic aberration.The wide angle lens didn't widen my scope by much but I liked being able to focus on things that were closer than what the S3 IS normally allowed. (In regular or normal macro modes).The macro lens feature was reasonable but distortion and again - chromatic aberration were noticeable and thus a problem.Don't buy.
At first I was concerned about the word "thin" in the description. I thought the cable might be particularly fragile. However, this has not been the case.After clumsily running the cable from point A to point B and subsequently tugging on it accidentally when moving things around it still works just fine. Of course, I would never advise putting unnecessary stress on a TOSLINK cable, but I'm simply saying that if it has survived my ownership, it will probably survive yours.
Tech support is rude and they want as much for their help as a new router. Duh. However, I fixed it without their help so I'm going to apologize for the things I said earlier.
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.
Microphone is better than average, volume and balance of audio quality is good for the money. Comfortable for longer use. I'd recommend it.
This is my first GPS, cannot compare with any other ones. Iam happy with this one, its small , pretty , economic (cheapest) and does its job most of the time. If you are totally unaware of the route , u can blindly follow what it shows, but if u r in ur own area, u may not like the directions it gives, sometimes it takes u inside the city roads avoiding highways, i guess its ok.Overall.. hey i like it.One thing i liked the most is display, it has its own trip meter, shows ur min and max speeds, idle time, estimated arrival time and etc.Go for it !!!
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.
works perfect, no problems. easy to setup. very clear print. receive the machine in a very short period of time.
Originally this was bought as an LCD to be used in a small, very small apartment. It worked great for that purpose with a bit of eyestrain on my part but that's understandable. It will likely end up in my kid's room in the very near future.The reception and image on this TV is excellent. Heck, it doesn't get much better. I had digital TV in my small apartment and this LCD provided an awesome picture. It even doubles as a computer monitor or is great for game platforms for which it is currently being used in my home.I would highly recomment this unit if you have small space and need a TV or want to put this in a child's room or a kitchen. Philips products are well worth their value.
I bought my handheld about a year ago. It was a trial run to see if I would like the idea. I did! But . . . after just 8 months of owning it, I could not tap the screen. I had to email the company to find out how to fix it. Their solution was to do a soft reset once a week.Two months later I decided I wanted to enter data via the PC and print a calendar for my husband. The connection was bad everytime, it was the software. The software was in working order when I first bought it.For my time and effort it was not worth it. I am planning on buying another handheld but will invest more money and do a bit more research...
As far as stereo receivers go, the Sherwood RX-4109 is good value for the money and should definitely be on your short list of receivers to seriously consider.Audio output quality is probably the most important consideration, and the RX-4109 does not disappoint. I've found the audio output to be clear and undistorted even at high volumes. I'd even go so far as to say that the output also has a certain "warmth" to it. I've compared it to the Sony STR-DH100 as well as the Teac AG-790A. What I find is that I prefer the sound of the Sherwood every time.The built in tuner does a good job on AM and FM reception, even if you use only the included wire antennas.If you want lots of bass, you probably won't be happy with this receiver. Even with the bass setting turned all the way up, this thing doesn't put out a lot of bass. This is true even if you have big speakers.The controls on the receiver itself and the remote are easy to use and clearly labeled. Although there are more buttons on the remote than the receiver, it's still a relatively clean and easy to use layout. Most everything you need to do can be done directly from the unit's front panel, so you don't have to reach for the remote all the time.A turntable input suitable for use with magnetic cartridge turntables rounds out the feature set nicely. If you have records you wish to listen to, this receiver is one of the few choices you have for a unit with a built in turntable preamplifier and equalization circuit. This input is slightly noisy (turn up the volume to a high level without a record playing and you'll hear a little white noise), although not so much that it seems to interfere with record playback. All other inputs are extremely quiet and feature gold plated connectors.There are really only two drawbacks--first, the speaker requirements as put forth by Sherwood are somewhat restrictive. If you use one set of speakers, it is recommended that they be eight ohm units. Because this receiver puts the speakers in a parallel circuit--which reduces their electrical resistance--those who use more than one set of speakers at once are directed to connect sixteen ohm speakers. I have run two sets of eight ohm speakers (for an effective resistance of four ohms) without issue, but some have reported shutdowns at high volumes in this configuration. Those who use two pairs of four ohm speakers will be taking a real chance, as the amplifier will only see a two ohm load. The heatsink that serves to cool the power transistors is smaller than it should be, and this too could cause problems.The second drawback is more of a 'wish it had this feature' sort of thing. Although there are provisions in the unit to do so, this receiver's tuner does not decode and display RDS information (US models only--European models seemingly do decode RDS). RDS isn't used terribly often in the US, but it would still be nice to have access to this information when a station is broadcasting it. Yet none of the major receiver manufacturers--including Sherwood--offer this on US-market stereo receiver products.
It's a good looking radio but the reception is terrible. The local am radio stations sounded like they were far away with a great deal of background noises. Don't waste your money.
Our old iTrip is worthless now and so we're on a mission to get a new fm transmitter before an upcoming long road trip. I have researched these units to the nth degree in the past few days in an attempt to buy one and be done with it. However, I have found that for each unit, there are people that love them and those that have no luck with them. In the end, I found no FM transmitter that shined above the rest. I finally gave up my research and just went to a local store and bought what the salesguy there recommended (quite highly) - this Monster iCarPlay. I liked the name, it looked simple, our car adapter is low and in a weird place so I liked that it didn't dock the ipod. So I was sold. I literally opened it up once I got back to my car to see how it worked. I scanned the directions, plugged it into my car outlet, then into my ipod. I got the 'OK to disconnect' message, but then it wouldn't move beyond that message. It is supposed to go back to your ipod menu and then you can find a channel that works - it kept flashing between the ipod menu and the 'ok to disconnect' message. While it was plugged in, it was literally inoperable. I tried it on my husband's mini when I got home and had the same problem. I've read others having the same problems as well. Not sure if it's an isolated problem or what, but it just didn't work for me. On paper it sounds like a great unit, in reality, it didn't perform for me.Interestingly, when I returned it, the customer service rep said that the iCarPlay doesn't work at all - that she had a different FM transmitter that would work for me (DLO TransDock) - and while it's better, it's not perfect either. Maybe I should just stick to radio and CDs...
This bag serves its purpose well.I bought it in mind of not only protecting my new camera but because of the storage. You can put just about anything in this bag and keep it organized. At first, I thought it was a little bulky but its great to have everything that you need to do a shoot with all in one place.At first, all the little pockets and slots were overwhelming and I thought that I would never fill them up. The more wires, lenses you start to collect...you will be thankful for its functionality.
Syntax clearly states that their warranty is only good for the origninal purchaser. I got my daughter one as a gift, gave it to her bran new, in the factory sealed box and Syntax refuses to honor the warranty, (and yes I calld everywere and tried everything).
I bought this one to replace one I stupidly lost. I bought the other one and this one because the are shorter and therefore easier to fit when you have a small place. When they are operating the light is big, bright enough and well placed so you can tell without squinting or craning your neck. If I did not alreay had several Sandisks and needed another jump drive I'd buy one of these. The only thing I wish they would fix is a way to keep the cap with it. Oh, and mine didn't come with a bunch of unwanted software I had to get rid of on it.
My experience with this product was not good at all, with sony 52 tv, left a lot of streaks, the streaks are clearly visible with a flashlight. The picture looked dimmer after cleaning. I had to wipe it clean with another cleaner to get rid of the streaks, also there were small fibers of the cleaning cloth stuck to the screen as well.
More and more machines are not shipping with serial ports. This will get you one for those times when you have to update or download to an older device.
Well constructed bag, easily customizable. I find the shoulder straps to be a little uncomfortable. It holds quite a bit but is smaller than i expected. In the default configuration my Canon 7D with battery grip does not fit. It is too tall to close the zipper. If you flip around the whole set of inserts it fits but the dividers stick up. Its a great bag for traveling when you arent taking all your gear, but doesnt work as a place to store all your stuff when not using it if you have quite a bit. Overall i would recommend this bag for a small travel backpack.
I have tried different wireless headphones before but they all failed for different reasons. The Sennheiser seems to be a very reliable device in terms of delivering a quality sound even if you are at a distance from the transmitting device.You cannot go wrong with a product from Sennheiser.
This wireless remote control for Nikon cameras works exactly as you would expect. Point it at your camera, click the button, take a picture. For as little as this cost it should be in everyone's camera bag. So many times you want to be in that family photo yourself or you don't want every single vacation photo to only be of the other person. Just point and click. The device comes with no directions, so you might have to ask your son (as we did) or someone more technical how to set up your camera, but it's very simple once you know how. Also this works through the infrared port on your camera--its not wireless--so you have to point it at the camera. You can't just click and any direction and get the action you want. Not a problem as long as you remember it's like your TV remote, not like a garage door opener.
I bought this product because I was taking a long flight to Europe.It did just what it was supposed to. You get about 2 iPhone charges out of it. It is very lightweight and sleek, so it is easy to carry around. Sometimes I even stick it into my pants pocket if I'm in a hurry.Having to press the button a couple of times to fully charge my phone does become annoying, that is why I am not giving it 5 stars.It would be nice if they came out with a thicker, double-duty version good for 4 charges. I would definitely buy that!
I buy a new laptop every year, but I don't upgrade until I find a machine with specs clearly exceeding the last. Qosmio is clearly a step above most other laptops. The first thing you notice when you crank it up for the very first time is the screen. Although the maximum resolution is a disapointing 1024X768 pixels, the screen is absolutely the brightest screen I have ever seen anywhere including most CRT's! The display is incredible! And, as it turns out, 1024X768 is a very comfortable resolution. I am grateful for the 80GB hardrive which comes with a toshiba utility to reduce hardrive noise... but for the life of me I can't figure out why.. the machine is very quiet and the Centrino chip runs in conjunction with the 855chipset flawlessly and cooly. I boosted the memory to 1GB. The machine comes with a single 512mb chip, and I reccomend going to 1GB... otherwise it's like driving a BMW at 55mph. The computer comes with windows media edition and two remote controls! I was flabergasted when I saw them both. One is used withing the windows environment for media center. The other is used to play dvd's or cd's or TV from a power off condition without loading windows! That makes this machine a wonderful DVD player with a 15" screen! It's very cool! but still 2 remotes? Couldn't they figure out how to make one do everything?The DVD/RW super-multidrive is a huge improvement over previous versions I tested it and it will write a DVD video at 8X speeds provided you ensure you use 8X blanks. Previous toshiba laptops have included easy systems Drag N Drop CD+DVD but not this one. The supportive softwre is adequate... about all I can say. Tohsiba chose to limit the screen size to 15" when everyone else is moving to 15.4" wide screens and even 17" versions. But I find those machines extremely bulky. I like the portability of a 15" screen and the Brightness is worth it. Not sure of the value of a TV tuner in a laptop but I tested it and it works well... makes for cool bragging rights! the harmon kardon speakers are well above laptop average but not as good as the previous Toshiba 5205-S705. Battery time is rated at 2.5 hours plus. I haven't completely tested it but it's gotta be close. I'm sure if the screen was a standard version the battery would be at 3 to 3.5 hours. It weighs around 8 pounds which is about average for comparable 'other brands'. Although I am partial to Toshiba, I compared with Sony, HP, and Dell. Each had similar models... sort of. The Sony A series similarly equipped priced out about $300.00 more retail. the Hp was the cheapest but didn't measure up in features. Dell, continues to use DVD+'s only when everyone else is installing DVD+-RW's so that knocked them out. Setup was a breeze. toshiba includes works 7 and office student edition along with microsoft one note. The thing comes with a joint use secure digit memory slot or a sony memory stick slot (can't use both at once... which isn't a problem). I bought a san disk flashcard pcmcia card adapter for 12 bucks and now it takes about any kind of memory I could imagine. The ports are now no nonsense... no covers to flip open or remember to close.Bottom line if you are looking for a 'multimedia' laptop powerhouse with decent battery time and the latest features at a resonable price... this one works. Reccomended accessories: another 512mb or ram (total 1gb;) a targus sport deluxe backpack; and consider upgrading the warrantee to system guard 3 yr (you drop it they fix it).
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.
This USB adapter was a bit on the expensive side but I decided to buy it anyway. But from the time I tried to install the software to trying to connect my Sprint Mogal to my computer...nothing went right. It too several times of installing and uninstalling the software for it to connect to my phone. And when it finally connected...it did so for only a few minutes. The software took away my ability to control my speaker volume so I wasn't able to listen to any music until the software was uninstalled. All in all...this product was a total waste of money and time. I highly recommend not purchasing this product.
I've had these hdmi wires for about 3 years and they work wonderful. Still using them til this day and you cant beat the price. I recommend this to anyone. they're great!
On first usage, I noticed the next morning that only one pair of batteries showed a green light. I tested all four and it seemed like they were all charged, but the charge didn't hold when I tried to use them in my camera about a week later. Nimh batteries are supposed to keep their charge much longer. I got this at special pricing (around $6 or $7) due to my camera purchase, so I didn't bother sending it back at any additional cost.
I, as a novice buyer, made the purchase for the first time this trading platform. Been looking for a cost-efficient (up to U.S. $ 50) and a small video camera. Now, after three months of negotiations on the return of bad money with this seller, I will only buy the camcorder Brand name and only in the store. But not here! This camcorder has come in the mail within 25 days. Good packaging, complete disk and user manual in English. Camcorder light only without batteries, they are very gain weight this device. 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.). Informed of the deficiencies and the seller has decided to bring this camcorder as a device that does not meet the stated characteristics as nadlezhaschschego product quality. The seller was not against a return, but asked to send this camcorder for my account and checking the disadvantage this seller PROMISED offset all my expenses (cost of its faulty camera + shipping). In the money that amount: Order Total: $ 39.74 + $ 17 (shipping) = $ 56.17. Now I'm trying to return the money spent, but the seller finds a lot of reasons to not return the money. He says that money back to me - but does not specify an amount, on my specific questions about the payment number, the date, the bank through which the return was - the seller to such questions is not responsible and proposes to require the owner of the money marketplace AMAZON!!! This is a fraud! It is unworthy of work of the seller "James Clutterducks"! Every word I can confirm correspondence with the scammers! Do not buy anything from him!
A consequence of Samsung's policy of speeding products to market. This box has a mind of its own in deciding and remembering which channels are NTSC and which are DTV -- an opaque process that is hard for the consumer to override or reset. The worst problem is that there is a programming bug in the ASTC mode that Fox used *last year* for "Widescreen." (Fortunately, Fox uses real HDTV this year.) The top and bottom of the image were cut off so you lost things like the score on football games. (This is in a mode where, showing a 16:9 image on a 4:3 monitor, there are intentional black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to make the image fit.) The worst part was, after repeated contacts with Samsung North America, it developed that not only was there no firmware update (even though there is a connector on the back for firmware updates), they had no way of even reporting the problem to the engineers in Korea to request a firmware update. Lame. Really, really lame.
Great seller. I purchased a camera and didn't have timeto test it. I tested it about a month ago and noticed anissue related to microphone. Even though the return periodwas 30 days, but they admitted my late return and fullyrefunded me. So thanks Direct Deals, especially to Sebastian Saa
I purchased these for my daughter to use with her new mp3 player. The headphones included were garbage, but I did not want to spend a lot, as my daughter is still only 8.I have two other children who also received MP3 players for Christmas, so along with these I purchased some Sony funtopia (MDR-E828LP), Sony funtopia (MDR-EX51LP), and Sennheiser CX300s. The Coby were the cheapest, but I preferred the sound over both Sony products, and I only found the Sennheiser, which I paid 4 times as much for, to be only incrementally better.I tested these with 3 different models of MP3 players, all of which have equalizers. On the Zen Stone Plus, which my daughter received, the bass was too light and the sound was shallow. I increased the bass on her unit, and these sounded really quite good.I am not a huge fan of bass. I like the rich, encomposing sound it provides, but I like my mids and highs to be crystal clear. None of these headphones really provided this, as all seemed to be designed around strong bass. If a real strong bass is preferred, then the Sennheiser are definately the way to go. But for a moderately good, full range, inexpensive earbud, I will be sticking with the Coby.I was just listening to my daughters mp3 player (she was listening to Hayley Westenra, Never Saw Blue) and was surprised how good it sounded.However, for a full range headphone with strong bass and clean mids and highs, get an over the ear version and look to spend at least $100.
The Motorola SBG900 is notorious for its incompatibility with Vonage, the Voice-over-Internet-protocol (VOIP) telephony provider. Vonage devices simply do not work reliably with this device if the router and network-address-translation firewall are enabled. Mine came from the internet service provider (ISP) so I had no choice in the matter -- it was the cable modem the ISP insisted on issuing -- so I had to negotiate with the ISP to cripple the firewall and router functions. Once that was done, it began to function as a simple cable modem and allowed me to connect my own router, which supports Vonage. Thus, if you are interested in using Vonage or a similar VOIP service, avoid the Motorola SBG900.
This the second unit I have purchased for installation on my vehicles. The battery monitor continually charges the battery when needed and you avoid the difficulty of coming out to start your vehicle after sitting for a week or two and finding out the battery has gone dead due to it sitting for an extended amount of time. It is very easy to install and the plug allows you to have it ready to be energized when the vehicle is parked with access to an extension cord and electricity.
It does not come with a 4-pin to 4-pin firewire cable for my Sony Handycam to connect. Had to buy one.
I have nothing but good things to say about this receiver. It looks great and sounds great. I don't need surround sound, just something that plays through 4 speakers. The sound quality is great, the power is great and it has all of the basic features I was looking for like Bass and Treble. All for 89 bucks!
I bought this camera in Summer of 1999, when raising roof on my house. I loved the idea of the Digital8 feature. The Camera had functioned well for me until early 2008. Then when I knew it was time to convert my 50 or more 8mm tapes over to DVD, I started getting these moisture warnings. After getting about 15 of my Families 15 years of 8mm & Digital8 tapes converted, it finally gave up the ghost (with a little help from my video production Son).Great Camera.-But as with all Technology it has been exceeded by something else & my remaining tapes are in limbo.I have since purchased 1 crappy used Sharp Hi8 camcorder & returned it, then I bought a used Sony CCD-TRV318 for $145.00 & plan to sell it since I found out that it will only transfer my pre-Digital8 tapes. Somehow the Digital8 tapes have mucked up the Heads, because after several tries to get the Hi8's to work (anything recorder on my TRV103), I cannot get my regular 8mm to play Clearly when Copying to DVD.-Hi8 to transfer my movies and found out that if I recorded them with a Digital8 Camera onto a Hi8 Tape that they are NOT Playable on a Hi8 Player, except for the same Model# it was recorded on (Maybe). So, I just purchased my 3rd Camcorder on Ebay that is the same model for $145.00 with NO Return Policy even though the guy swears it plays tapes OK.-All-in-All it was an awesome Camera. Now I will just have to deal with the issues of Buying & then selling these Camcorders to other Needy Folks who have had the Same Technological misfortunes that I have.PS... My Wife has been bugging me through this entire 2 year ordeal, to just borrow a Friend or Neighbors old 8mm Camcorder to convert the tapes to DVD. If it were only so easy!GOOD Luck & Help a Brother out is what I always say.So we'll see
You look at the review stars and it doesn't look half bad, until you read them all and notice that the 5 star reviews are from people who haven't used the contract yet...everyone that has, had nothing but bad experiences...this convinced me NOT to buy the contract. BUYER BEWARE
Plugged it in, Windows XP Professional detected it and installed the appropriate drivers while I drank my coffee. It works as it is supposed to. Excellent product.
I recommend the creative muvo c100 highly.I have bought one and really like it.The sound is just great on it even in heavy traffic.You can do so much with it.
I bought a spindle of these and 2 out of the 1st 10 were successful and the others were unusable. The two that worked have wide visible gaps on them when you look at the burned sign. I wouldnt trust my data on Memorex dual layer DVDs.
This unit is noisy, often doesn't burn complete CD''s at times, poor customer service when approached with the problems they gave me a check list which did nothing to change the outcome, and when I responded in kind they have not returned my calls or emails....very poor customer service and products. I have been in Retail and customer service all my life and this is by far the weakest group of folks I have ever dealt with, uh make that they don't want to deal with legitimate issues.Tom
Have had one for a few years, got this one to give as a gift. it is very effective and invisible to police which is important in VA. Needed service after warranty, service was fast and cheap, very professional.The STI Driver has been replaced by STI Magnum, same unit apparently, says its improved but I dont know how it could get any better. Got a great deal on the Driver.The fact that I bought another one for my brother says it all - its a great detector.
I wanted a portable CD player that would play CDs with MP3 formated music for a gift. I ordered this at Amazon and a different item was sent to me by Price Pros. I received a small MP3 player which is pictured andSAMSUNG MCD-SF75 Yepp Personal CD / Digital Audio Playerwhich had a model number different from MCD-SF75. I downloaded the manual on the Amazon web site and it pictures and describes the unit I wanted. I returned the item I had received from Price Pros and requested several weeks ago the Amazon change the picture, which has not been done.This is the first time I have had a wrong order from the many purchases I have made through Amazon.
I am not new to XM so I came in with a few expectations. First off let me say that this is a great unit for first time users. The color screen looks great, the remote is perfect for car use and it came with a great leather protector for it. There are plenty of good things being said about this product so I will skip those as most people only care about the bad before they buy it anyhow. The battery life isn't great, I have a 1 hour commute to work each way and I also listen for an hour during lunch. After these 3 hours I am slightly less than 25% battery power. I assume 5 hours is tops. When I bought this unit I saw that it had a built in FM transmitter and thought "awesome now I don't need to install it", (I didn't want anything mounted on my car as the last dash kit ruined the dash with that adheasive tape in the Florida sun. That said, it does "receive" signals VERY well, I was getting a great signal into the unit from anywhere in the car. The problem is in the transmit portion, I wanted to have it transmit out to the radio so I could just pick it up on a station. I have found the transmit portion HORRIBLE without adding something to the antennae. What I did to resolve this was get a long extension cable for a pair of headphones from radio shack and plug it into the headphone jack of the inno, this now boosts the transmit signal to sound great in the car. My only problem is I have to keep this wire in my carto transmit to the radio. Yes, I am sure that it would sound great if I had the carkit wired to my stereo but like I said I was trying to avoid that. You can also use one of those things that plugs into the headphone jack and then plugs into the tape player (if you still have one) but I get annoyed by this hiss tapes make on songs when played. If you're going to have this unit's car kit installed then no worries, this is a perfect unit for you. If you're hoping to avoid any install and keep it easy, this may not be your unit (unless you're ok with the tape deck plug in). My only other complaint is that when using this unit docked into my stereo at hom, when you change stations with the station guide it is near impossible to make out which station is which from more than 5 feet away (and I have great vision). I love my unit as it is exactly what I was looking for and I don't mind this coil of wire I know use as an antennae. I know I say alot of bad things about this unit, but I also feel it is the best sattelite radio unit on the market today. I just want all buyers to know what they're getting into. Enjoy!
The lord of the ring was an amazing and easy task for this center channel speaker.Golum was super scary just in his voice and poping eyes on my screen tv.The final battle was so good that i was about to jump off my sit.So why is this????? well maybe because they play loud without any distortion till 200 watts RMS and a maximun of 800 watts.In music i feel being in heaven.I played AMERICA ( YOU CAN DO MAGIC) and i took right away a beeer out of my frige lol.By the way...before buying this center speaker i heard another ones but nothing can compare to this baby. Just try to look for something with the same specifications and you will see what i am talking about.IS Hard or maybe imposible to get even close to the specifications of the rc-7. They are also very power efficient.I mean at 98db even a week amplifier would take care of this baby...but dont be cheap!!!Give them what they deserve.POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Personaly products that i have tested and listen to.....paradigm,audio research,B&W;,Totem,monitor audio,Velodyne,DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY ONE OF MY FAV0RITE FOR MOVIES LOL.oH AND MIRAGE!!!! bUY IT IF YOU CAN STILL GET ONE ...GOOD LUCK.
Crucial Technology CT12864X335 1GB PC2700 DDR 333MHZ 200PIN SODIMM 2.5V CL2.5 Unbuffered Non-ECC Upgrade Memory ModuleSnapped it in, booted up. No problems.
Kinda simple and easy to put up. brakets fit TV great. Just make sure that your studs are 18" to center or it wont fit...
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.
First, I bought this product in Istanbul Turkey. Then, I bought it in Erzincan Turkey. Finally, I have bought it in Houston USA. All my experiences are perfect. This is an optimum choice for headphones.
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 bought this mp3 player over 3 years ago. I see now that this model is no longer available, but it is the best mp3 player I have ever owned. I have my entire music collection in mp3 format and I am not fond of the iTunes system so iPods are out for me. I really like the fact that you can remove the hard drive portion and plug it into a computer like a USB thumb drive. The sound quality is very good, better than I thought it would be given how little I paid for it. I also like the fact that it uses a single AAA battery, which is easily replaced almost anywhere in the world if it runs out. The battery life is simply amazing and I have never used more than 3 batteries for extended vacations.
this is some terrible wire. Thin and brittle and even twice as much plastic as good wire. this is the one to NOT buy
I am not a audio/video specialist; however after spending weeks researching camcorders, I decided to purchase the SR300. I used it on a family outing at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis--recorded the entire presentation and duck march (you really have to go to understand). Also, shot some stills of the family. We are very pleased as to the quality of the recordings and the stills...I think Sony's software that is included is really good--the interface to burn DVDs and media arrangement (this is done is a very cool calendar format) is neat. If you buy this product, you will not be sorry.
Ordered one, despite the reviews, and it arrived DOA.Amazon very quickly sent out a replacement, with expedited shipping (way to go Amazon), but that too was DOA.Don't bother with this unit, which by the way is not an Axion, it is ACTION. Even the cardboard box it is packaged in is cheap and recycled. Too bad.I am going to order a different brand, one that is rated highly!!!
I was looking for binoculars to use and keep in my police car. The quality seemed good and the compact size was defiantly a plus, as they would fit in my side pants pocket. The clarity was more than acceptable for daytime or backlit nighttime viewing. It was really the lifetime "no-fault" warranty the salesman was raving about that sold me on Nikon. The binoculars were kept in a case in the back pocket of the passenger seat and I really enjoyed them. After about a year of use, the binoculars started showing a double image. I contacted Nikon and was instructed to send the binoculars in for repair at my expense. I purchased another pair of Nikon Action 10-24X50 binoculars to get buy till mine were fixed. Less than a week later I received a repair estimate for $20.63 stating this particular problem is not covered under the warranty. It seems like fault was found after all. $30 seems like a small amount to loose a customer over. I will not purchase or recommend Nikon ever again.
...Just got my AD-1500 from Amazon; it is very versatile. Plays my home burned SVCDs and MP3s well(make sure the MP3s are not VBR). Also, if the serial nr of your AD-1500 begins with A, B, C, or D, you can flash the unit with a free program (check the net), and remove the Region and Macrovision stuff from the unit. This means it will then play any Region DVDs AND record DVD on VHS tape for personal use...
I bought three of these cameras and the audio stopped working a week, the other two shortly. All of them stopped working the microphone. I do not recommend. Do not buy this camera!
TDK 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 video I record onto these lasts forever. I have used these as discs to record video both with and without audio.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 record video 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 information stored on them. Don't store these discs, used or blank, in rooms that become very hot; this causes damage to any brand of this type of disc and you could lose your recorded video over time.There are three caveats that many other people note about any brand of this product: before you buy these make sure that your DVD burner drive can burn the TDK brand of DVD-R without any problems; otherwise you run the risk of getting way too many coasters at best in exchange for your money. Second, there's the "recording speed" issue. When you are burning the video onto the blank disc using computer software, 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--ouch! If you need to label the discs, label its jewel case using a post-it note.Overall, TDK blank DVD-R discs store video reliably over the years and I believe that if you make sure your burner can handle these they will be very useful to you. 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" speed.
I love this player--it has just the right amount of space, it's tiny and has great sound. I've had it for over a month and haven't had any problems with it.
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.
I accidentedly added this Monster HDMI cable to my cart when I was buying some stuff for my PS3. When I open the box I realised that I must have accidentedly ordered it. I was going to send it back but instead knowing the repudation of Monster products;;; I wanted to use it for something else. I curantly have a bachlors degree in electrical engineering technology from Devry, I know a thing or two about wires and can recognise the benefits of using high quality 'long grain' copper for sound.so I cut both the conector ends off the HDMI cable, stripped the wires (19 i believe) twisted 2 sets of wires together (9 wires each), clipped the extra wire off, and soldiered on the ends a couple of 1/4" TS Mono conectors I bought from ebay.I'm telling you, I've been playing guitar semi-professionally for over 15 years and this is definitly the best guitar chord I've ever, EVER played with. It's extremley rugged , precision sounding hdmi/guitar chord I've ever, EVER heard. I tried to call Monster Customer Service up and recommend that they start manufacturing and selling guitar cables using the same materials I did. If they don't I might!!!Plus it's 75 long (minus the foot I cut off and messed up a couple times), so I can literally be on the front porch of my trailer and play with the amp in the back bedroom. I am playing a Dean Custom Zone guitar with a Jet City 1X12 combo and it sounds incredible, the other guitarist in my band (Cat Scratched) uses a regular fender chord with his epiphone les paul and I'm blowing him away. I'm planning on making a video of how to make the cable on youtube to show Monster how I did it and how easy it would be for them to just do it themselves. But we'll see....Highly recomend!!! A+++++++++ for guitar chords, didn't try it for the HDMI though.
Quick delivery. Tools to open the iPod case were not that effective. Was concerned about the possible age to the battery, but has been working fine and has increased the charged battery time to 4-5 hours.
I purchased the Monster-brand ScreenClean product with Microfiber cloth shortly after I purchased a state-of-the-art HDTV (Samsung 1080p LCD). I had been pleased with the quality and performance of my prior purchases of Monster-brand cables, and thought I could rely on receiving a similar quality product.I begin using the ScreenClean product with the accompanying Microfiber cloth, as directed. I was shocked to discover that the product left a visible chemical residue on the entire LCD glass. This is a brand new, expensive HDTV, which has been damaged by this product.In its present condition the TV is not usable, and has been rendered worthless. If I cannot remove this residue, I will need to purchase a new HDTV.I contacted Customer Service at Monster, but never received a response to my complaint. I believe this product is defective both as to the design of the formula and cloth, and the manner in which it is manufactured. The product should be recalled and either re-formulated or discontinued.
A Christmas gift for my wife- she was delighted about both size and the magnification. We have some okder, heavier binocular glasses and these are sweet
This HDMI cable replaced another cable that was introducing noise and artifact glitching on my screen. The low-resistance connectors and quality shielding, combined with the reasonable price, made this a very cost effective solution to my cabling problem. Thanks Amazon and Cables Unlimited!
I have been burning DVDs for the past four months. I decided to try these out recently after the mostly solid reviews. For some reason, the highest burn speed my computer (Gateway 508GE w/ Samsung Burner & Nero Software) recognizes with this media is 2x. In addition, the final product is horrible with freezing and skipping. I used a different type of media (some generic brand rated at 8x maximum writing speed)and my computer will actually allow me to burn up to 16x. MY guess is I either received a bad batch or there is a read error between TDK and Samsung. Hopefully the seller will allow me to swap out.
I mean...you can hardly go wrong with HP products, but to get them at this price is great. I will definately be buying my replacements here.
So far this printer seems to be a great buy. I just wish they wouldn't keep varying the printer cartridges since I still have several unused from my previous HP all-in-one that broke.
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.6ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)Great cable at great price. Customer service also was awesome. When first one was misdirected they 2 day expressed another one at no charge. Highly recommended.
Its a bit big for the Montana 600 (Height wise), but its ok for now till they offer a specially made one. you can fit teh Montana and the wall charger (or teh USB if u don't mind bending the cable too much)Its an OK case but i guess it Needs to be a bit padded.
I received this monitor set as a gift. One of the receivers didn't even work straight from the package. When I called customer support, they were so uncooperative and told me that since I didn't have the receipt, there were nothing they can do. That was the least of the problems we experienced with this monitor. The static it picks up is unbelievable! It would pick up the noise of our dryer so loudly that we always questions whether we hear the baby. Also, the whole set stopped working one night after a few weeks, so now we have to look for a new monitor set pronto!
It arrived promptly, it included everything that it said would be included, and everything works great! I highly recommend this item.
Yes, I own the iPod Shuffle 512 MB and I would just like to tell people who want one about it. First of all, I don't see why people keep complaning about no screen. With only 120 songs, you can memorize the order.Pros: CheapDurable (I accidentally slammed it really hard on the driveway and the only thing it did was turn off. It still works fine)Simple (Not only is it minimalistic in accessories and working, but it is dead easy to connect it to your computer and get songs on it wiht iTunes.)Long battery life. ( I have worn the battery out all the way)Cons: Not a lot. See the Pros. The only thing I don't really like is that it doesn't have a screen, and that, as I have said before, doesn't really matter with only 120 songs.Conclusion: The 512 MB Shuffle is a great choice for anyone who wants a low price MP3 player. The only thing I'd say is don't buy the 1 GB shuffle. If you need a 1 GB, buy a Nano.
Took me a little while to work a few things out, (like it doesn't seem to play nicely with XP Pro) but overall great product. Have even used it's personal recording utility and it works very well.
works great, very responsive (no delays as some reviewers suggested). allows me to use both the trackball and the touchpad on my iBook interchangeably.
I was just shopping for yet another Ceiva to give to my sister as a wedding present (2nd marriage) and began reading the reviews others have written.Well, I am not going to review the obviously "planted" negative reviews, but I am going to review this product.Ceiva Picture Frames are wonderful. In this day and age where cheap quality prevails I am glad to be able to buy something as wonderful as a Ceiva Digital Frame.I have personally had a Ceiva frame now for over 7 years and have given a few as gifts. I have friends and family members who have bought them on their own too. We all are now connected (at last count 17 frames, this one I am giving makes 18)to each other. The fact that we all can share our pictures right to any and/or all the frames in one easy send is priceless.I am not technologically inclined, nor are most of the older people in our gang of Ceivas, which by the way is all over the US and now CANADA too. The 2 times I have called in to Ceiva Tech Support I was greeted by very pleasant and helpful people. Again, a rarity today.I am pleased, have been pleased, and will continue to buy these AMAZING digital frames by Ceiva that allows my family to share our lives and keeps us so lovingly connected.
My wife goes to bed before I do, so now I can still listen to tv without bothering her. It's a great product!
i bought this machine it said it would read vcd's and svcd's jpg's and mp3's only on dvd blanks it would not read any iof the pre recordered cd-r's or cd-rw's i tryed every brand dont waste your money.
I bought the reader a few weeks ago and used it with Windows 2000 and it worked great. I then upgraded to XP and found that the drivers would not work, I went looking for new drivers and found that the US1A will not support XP and that I have to spend more money to buy the new model reader US20 to be able to read my memory sticks with XP. Needless to say I am extremely disappointed with SONY in this case.
There are a lot of cheaper cables available and many of them use iffy parts. I've never had trouble with the Keyspan, except when they're EOL'ed and the drivers aren't updated. Not that I can blame them for that.Serial ports may be old tech but they're still on a lot of test equipment and radio gear. This is the one I get for all operating systems I use (Mac, NetBSD, Windows, and Linux).
(1) Poor picture quality. Horizontal lines on vids due to low quality resolution. Blown away by the amazing quality of iPod...but Zune is truely disappointing.(2) 50% thicker the comparable 30GB iPod. In fact, even the 60GB-80GB iPod is slimmer.(3) Wheel mouse is difficult to use and not cool.(4) Cheap design. Plastic snap-on to the surface looks like its going to break off.Zune is hand down NOT even nearly comparable to iPod's superior design, function and quality. Forget Zune for Christmas. Its absolutely horrible.By the way, the brown looks like the color of feces. Overall player just grosses me out.
I used this cable to attach to a cable splitter inside my apartment to go through the track of my sliding glass door to outside on my patio where I have a TV. My TV is analog but it runs through a small digital converted box provided by Comcast and the picture screen on my TV is very clear. I'm able to close and lock my sliding glass door without having to unhook the cable. I really only needed about 6-8 feet of cable but this 25 foot was all I could find, but again, picture is very clear.
I've been happy with this model especially for movies.I bought it because it goes down to 20hz for lower bass.
We bought this as a clock and CD player for my daughter's room... Let me start by saying that 1) it's not completely easy to use - the buttons are small, 2) no battery backup (which we're ok for a 5 year old, but may be an issue in a few years), 3)reasonable but not excellent legibility of clock.She loves it... She plays a book on CD before bed each night, and puts it to good use. Good sound quality, easy enough to use if you just hit play, and doesn't take up much space.Buyer beware the flaws, but otherwise a good choice.
Everything about the Etrex works; right up to the point the screen fails. And this did not just happen to me, it also happened to two friends of mine. Bottom line I have owned several Garmin products and been quite pleased but the Etrex is not reliable.
This router works perfectly for my network needs. I have my Wii and TIVO linked to it and also 2 Dell pc's. One being an XP system and the other a Windows ME system.
I'm a believer in you get what you pay for. I had pretty low expectation given that this projector screen was one of the cheaper ones available but it seemed to have relatively good reviews so I gave it a shot. Heed the other reviewers that have suggested Da Lite screens or some better alternative. It would have saved me the hassle of writing this review and having to lug an awkwardly long box back to the UPS store.First the packaging. The packaging does not protect the item from standard treatment by shippers. The item is too long and heavy to be packaged with such a light weight box and nothing but a few pieces of styrofoam protecting the ends and middle. Mine arrived with a large hole on the outside and with the requisite dings and scratches on the screen inside. It also arrived with compressed ends but the styrofoam ends were sufficient protection from that damage. The case of the screen was also slightly bent in a way that only cosmetically impacted the item. If this was all I would have kept the screen. It wasn't.The quality of the screen is quite shoddy. Cheap plastic ends, handles, latches, and other pieces that could easily break while moving the screen around. The screen does not stay flat when opened up. There was significant curling of the edges and even a little on the top inside the projection area with a slight ripple wave diagonally through the side when opened. It's possible the damage to the screen in shipping was a contributing factor in this but I doubt it -- it looked pretty superficial. Perhaps the curled edges would have eventually flatted over time but I'd rather return it and buy a Da Lite screen instead.
Excellent product and seller. Item was shipped fast and I am very pleased. Thanks
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.
Belkin, this has got to be like half a dozen times where other brands haveEpically Failed, and you have succeeded. AGAIN. Space, Length, Price,Accessibility, Customization, PRICE. nuff said!
I just got this TV yesterday. (Went with Newegg because they had it in stock.)I'm using it with a Mac Mini on DVI and an Xbox 360 over VGA, both at 1080p60.The picture is gorgeous. It's brighter than I expected. I'll probably turn the backlight down. Lots of connections and 1080p make it future-proof.Three little gripes. 1. The mounting holes are rather close together for a TV of this size, both vertically and horizontally. 2. It is not at all obvious how to remove the base for wall mounting, and it isn't explained in the manual. 3. Said manual isn't included. (It's available on the Westinghouse site in PDF.)Turns out the base is held on by four screws. The one closest to the power plug, the one right below it, and the two corresponding screws on the other side.Anyway, great TV. Unbeatable at ~1900 bucks shipped.
I got this to work on an old Tivo I gave to a friend. Works great! No issues at all. Only thing I would say is it has a flashing red light with is helpful to know angles when setting up but i wish it would have a switch to turn it off once you know it works perfectly. Easily rectified with electrical tape but still...
Just got these. Watching Predator on it right now and it sounds amazing! MW2 is even better but I think the bass might be a bit much playing the game. Tweeter produces great detail along with center and bass is awesome with the sub! Next step... Onkyo 7.2 with another sub! Currently running an old pioneer 5.1 receiver with a polk 10" sub, aperion 4c, and bose 201 for rears. My main issue other than too much bass (if there is such a thing!) is that the biwiring system is a pain in the butt. Otherwise, for the price... its UNBELIEVABLE!
We use this router for our laptop to be wireless w/the main PC. We have wireless internet service. We have been pleased and think the speed is pretty good for wireless internet
Got it at HHgregg for $1725 before tax and LOVE IT!!! Beats the Panasonic and Hitachi Plasmas.
Product was packaged well, arrived 2 days before the delivery date and was exactly what I expected/ needed. Contains enough arctic silver for several applications and the syringe has a cap on the end so I can save the rest for another time.
i've had three el620 keyboards (which may differ from el610 shown here but i can't see any difference at all) and they've been great. one finally began acting up but after three years' of use -- but at the rate i write that could be six or 10 years for many folks. i use my laptop as a docked processor, with external monitor, mouse and keyboard. i want a keyboard that's not only about same size as laptops, so i can get the mouse close by my right hand, but also similar in layout and feel. the zippy qualifies. lighting up when it's dark also comes in very handy. finally, i have to add a note about great customer service i've experienced with zippy direct: i had a minor but irritating problem with one key in a keyboard that was pretty much new, bought from online vendor who wouldn't exchange it because i hadn't kept the original box. i contacted zippy and they they sent a new one right out to me; i agreed to ship back the one with problem key.
Is an Intel product, no more to say. Intel is synonymous of QUALITY. the only bad thing is that you need to install another cooling cpu fan, believe me and dont install the stock cooling fan, i change my Computer every year and all the intels oem cooling fans don't have the quality to manage the heat of the cpu in the all performance i need. Actually i install a Zalman cooling fan and can overclock the cpu to 2.70 Ghz.
It works with my Sony Clie with no problem at all. Great price after rebate.
These are more than I ever could have asked for. I got these for $50. They went above and far beyond what I expected out of them. Beats cost at least $200 and these are just as good. They have great sound and the bass.....words cannot describe. They are also much much more comfortable than beats. You could wear them all day! I would recommend these to everyone!!!
This item works just great as a replacement for the original power cord.Not sure what else there is to say...
Our son and his family live 8 hours away from us so that we are not able to see our grandchildren as often as we would like. We purchased this webcam for them as well as for us. We use goggle video and it is as easy as makng a phone call. This product allows us to see our grandchildren on a regular basis and we are thrilled with the ease of usage as well as the picture quality.
I bought this player recently as a present for my daughter and granddaughter because of the different formats it plays and the great reviews. Not to mention great price. I have to say I am tickled pink by it's performance. I played everything I could think of and was not disappointed. Great picture and sound! I have a Cyber Home 402 and love it, but this one has added features not on the Cyber Home. My daughter took it to class as a demonstration of DVD players and impressed the instructor enough that she's buying one also. I don't think you can beat this one for performance and price.
I needed an adapter for my laptop that was convenient for me to use when away from my desk. It saves me from plugging and unplugging that one. The price was very affordable and it worked great.
This is a great CD / Mixer - very reliable, reads and starts playing CDs VERY quickly. My only complaint is that the CD drives do NOT have anti-skip. If someone bumps the table, or, if you have the bass turned up too loud and the speakers are touching the table, it will skip. But if you can place this unit in an area where it's not going to be bumped, it will serve you well. I also appreciate the assorted inputs, so I can connect my computer or MP3 player, turn-tables, and wireless mics. This is a great unit if you're a mobile DJ, dance instructor, dance or exercise studio, etc. I've hooked it up to powered speakers and through amplified sound systems, and it sounds very professional.
I love that it plays mp3s & OGGs, records voice and music, and has an FM Radio! This 1GB product is definitely able to compete with iPods. In fact, some of my iPod Nano friends are a little surprised at what mine can do for the price. Plus, you don't have to use ridiculous iTunes - any music works and you just drag and drop it into the icon that shows up on your computer. Then if you want to organize your music into folders it comes with software to do that. Downsides, headphones were too big for my ears so i had to buy new ones and some of the functions in the main menu are in terminology that i do not understand. The instructions were concise, but there should be a glossary in there too. So maybe the instructions are too concise...
Very happy with this multi function camera for the price. Five stars for Value ...It records digital video in an a low file size .asf format that was easily read with winamp and media player. I tried to pull the video into Adobe Premiere to edit with no luck but Windows Movie Maker accepts it and allows you to export it out into many workable formats. The video file size is amazingly small. With a 512 MB SD card we took a couple of hours of video. The MP3's I had on the card took up more space.The camera has about 16 mB of internal memory ... not room for much. Get a big SD card.. they are getting really cheap now.The quality of the video is OK. Its not a high def video by any means but looks decent on my 17" laptop. There is a setting for 640x480 and its looks good on my big screen. Most of the videos I get of the net are not as good as the quality and size that this little guy puts out. You do need a decent amount of light for this to work well. Also slow smooth motions while recording help to get better quality.Music plays well on this device. The menu to find songs isnt great. you just have to scroll through songs and find the names. The file names are appended and hard to read. I beleive that is due to screen size. Defeintly not meant to be a music player but is plays mp3s none the less. I took a look at the ipod Nano and it is tiny. But I like this because of all you get for the money. Ipods nanos are just music players with non expandable memory (2 and 4 GB).The photos are OK.. I noticed alot of artifacts on some photos while others came out smooth.Alkaline batteries didnt last too long. I read somewhere that it is best to use batteries rated for camera use.. NiCad or something. Read other reviews for more info on this.To use the camera and other functions there is a spin wheel that changes the function from camera to video camera to music..etc. So this device is fairly easy to use.Web cam I havent tried but did plug it into my computer and monitor myself easily... its is a decent monitor and i'm sure it does the web cam thing well.Overall this device is a great value. It does all its functions fairly well and is easy to figure out.For $99.00 USD you can hardly go wrong. But if you need high quality for any one of the features look for a specialty device.
I have this radio (this is just the radio, not the one with the CD player)and don't really have any major complaints. I think it sounds pretty good; I wasn't expecting a stereo in the shower! The only little thing I have noticed, is that when the batteries get low, it is difficult to turn on and off. In other words, you might have to push the on/off button several times to make it turn on or off. But if the batteries are strong, then you don't have that problem. But most battery operated items DO perform better when they have good, strong batteries in them. I just make it a point to use good, alkaline batteries. The better the batteries, the less often you have to change them. In fact, those new titanium batteries last a LONG time! Some of the other reviewers said this radio needs batteries too often. Well maybe it does, but I don't think it is any more often that any other battery-operated items I have. My MP3 player seems to need batteries more often than I expected, too. I just stock up on batteries when I catch them on sale.
The cartridges work great. Save you money by buying these rather than the OEM cartridges. I can't see any quality difference.
I just purchased this recorder and I am very dissatisfied. After taping something, the noise/static is almost louder than the material that was recorded. Being a Sony product, I thought the quality would have been better. Sorry I purchased it.
It's a pad. It covers my computer and it comes with a rag. That covers my keyboard. It goes on easy, and albiet crooked. It shows how dirty your hands get and it's replacable every month or 2.It says Marware on it. If thats good or bad, dunno. but it says it. So your stuck with a laptop that says marware. Which might be handy if someone steals your laptop.
Unless you are some type of video elitist, why in the world would you want to pay those monster prices for Monster cables when these do exactly the same thing for a whole lot less money? Buy these, they are great, andyou will not be disappointed.
I have purchased this Epson ink several times now and it's always worked great without any problems. Some people have been reporting that they are not getting Epson brand, but this has NEVER been the case with me. It's always Epson, it always works great, and it's a GREAT price.
Picture not what I received. It will someday do what I wanted it to do, but I'll have to put a lot more equipment with it. It absolutely was not what I read about and thought I ordered.
I bought this camera just to have a photography fun. It's great and take very nice pictures. It was shipped quickly too, which was great because I took it on a trip.
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.
I like the clarity of sound during transmission and receipt. I like the weight and fit. I would like another alternative ear piece or two for larger ears.don taylor
The random shuffle feature does not work. It stops to play CDs randomly and you have to manually restart to carry on playing. If you want to use the random play - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. The help from the support center is so bad that you might as well toss this in the garbage. In any case, how much trouble do you want to go through with on a product that costs $130? So save yourself all the hassle and buy something that works.
I have installed 2 of these units in two very similar applications. The first one was a disaster. Firmware v. 1.0 was unstable and kept disconnecting us. Although firmware 1.2 was available it could not be loaded on the originally shipped unit or on its first replacement. The second replacement came with v 1.1 and we upgraded it to 1.2 without trying to use it w. v. 1.1. It worked well at this point.The next time I installed one (about 2 months later), the unit came w. version 1.3 firmware and it worked well right out of the box.Despite the frustration of the initial unit, I felt Netgear people were very responsive and helpful. Because of their support, I gave them another opportunity - and was happy with the result.I have not used the VPN feature and cannot comment on it.
Great retro looking piece. Sound quality is good and it looks just like something from the "old" days.
I own a G4 PowerPC and was hoping to just jack in some cheap generic RAM. I was unaware that Macs require a specific chip and the only way you will know if it functions with your computer is if you get certified Ram. This Ram actually stopped my Mac from even starting up. Incredible.
The FM cord was broke at the connection on the back and I could not find another to replace it so for that reason it had to go back.
This is a great device for those of us who have several bulky transformers as well as normal plugs to attach to a power strip. It has allowed me to reduce from two to one power strip and clean up my wiring considerably. My only negative is that I would like it to have external "ears" to allow it to be mounted to a wall. It has two slotted holes in the back - 5 inches apart - that are used to mount it. You need to have precisely the right size of screw head and install the screws at precisely 5 inches apart in order to mount it. They could have made it a whole lot easier by simply providing outside mounting "ears" on this product.
This worked the day I received it, but now 2 months later when T-storm season has started and I actually need it, it doesn't work at all! It's hard to imagine that a power surge got it since it has been sitting unplugged on a shelf. Terrible.
I bought this bag for my new Rebel and am very pleased. When I first got I was supprised at the quality of it for such a great price. I have now been using it for a few weeks and have yet to be dissapointed in it. It have plenty of room for my body, 3 lenses, and all of my cables. Glad I purchased it.
I can't believe how much this camera sucks. I finally gave it to my two year old to play with.
survived about 2 years, had to replace the battery after one year - expensive and hard to find. Then bought a second battery but the unit is shot. This thing makes all kinds of complicated loud beeping noises that are not easy to stop and do not clearly help you diagnose why it's beeping in the first place.
Got this for my son in law. He thought it was great for his portable drive that we also got for him.
I imagine most of the people buying this cable are going to be purchasers of Apple products since they seem to be one of the bigger brands using mini plug Toslink. I didn't have much to say in this review other than to mention the cables are of good quality and I can confirm that they work fine with my Airport Express.
Best cutters on the market. I use to trim photos and Giclees flawlessly, easily and quickly. Perfect cuts every time.
It looks just like the old Crosleys but the sound quality isn't good and various features stopped working over the course of its first year. Maybe mine was a lemon? I'm not going to buy another to find out.
This is NOT 18 Gauge wire its 12 gauge at best,And it is NOT 50ft More like 25ft.I surly got ripped off again at Amazon.
The Tune Belt Ipod armband is a good buy. It is light weight and very comfortable to wear around your arm. I like the extra velcro flap on the side of the case which is where I put my headphones in. It is convenient when I go to the gym over here in Iraq. Good product! I will buy from Tune Belt again.
Great functionsIt Works really nice with the IPod dock. I haven't tried in the network, but will do it soon. Excellent sound.
I found local frequencies on the internet and it was really easy to enter them. Just remember to LOCK them in. After a month I hit SOMETHING, lost my enteries and had to reenter.
the new updated driver available online still does not work for vista!!! lenovo gave this webcam away with the purchase of my new laptop because they didn't think they would lose money because they knew it would not work anyway even with the supposed new drivers available online! what a joke! i hate being the "duped" consumer. i'm buying a $20 webcam from the local computer store and happily throwing this lenovo piece of XXX in the garbage.
This frame was the worst frame ever. The shipping cost more than the product and my goodness, it was not worth it. It was very unclassy, but was available in the size that we needed it, which was why we chose the frame. It was right above our bed and fell apart during the middle of the night. It was very difficult to put together. Probably the worst product Amazon could ever offer.
What else can be said about a surge protector. I hope I never get to test its actual performance during a lighting storm.
Complete avoid this product, and I would say this company as well. Cheap made in China device that will fail in less than a year. My particular unit you can hear something rattling inside it. Complete waste of money, that goes directly to China. And this is a heavy item that I feel horrible throwing into the garbage. All that lead and other materials just wasted and off to pollute the environment. It is not often I write a 1 star review, but this garbage really does deserve it.
Customer service, customer support, online support and setup are all lousy. This product is not worth the cardboard that it came in. All I wanted to do was change my SSID and after the 34th try it STILL wouldn't save my settings. My advice? Buy something else!
I have tried every possible option to program this with my Magnavox LCD Flat Panel TV, 15MF400T/37, and it does not work at all. Tried all Philips codes as well. I've contacted Sony support and they are useless as well since they keep telling me that it would work if I made the remote learn the functions from my original Magnavox remote, which I don't have...which is why I bought this one. Seems like it's a great remote for other TVs, so I will save it for the future since it's now past my 30 day return period with Amazon.Anyone have any luck with Magnavox tvs?
Amazon varies the price of these batteries on a daily basis from around $11 to $20. So on that note, screw you amazon for trying to cheat customers out of their surplus.Actual review to come with arrival of batteries, stay tuned.
I purchased this cable a few weeks ago to replace my bi-directional cable for my HP Deskjet 697C. While I agree that the packaging was poor and left much untold. What I found was a product which I was more than satisfied with. Like the others, I am a Computer Tech. A System Administrator to be exact. I was having communication problems with my printer since purchase. Sometimes the bi-directional communications would work-sometimes not. Print jobs would hang after a couple of pages. This cable has resolved that problem. After reading these reviews, I would like to make mention that the packaging does not guarentee complete compatibility. Remember, this cable is designed to merge two types of communication which were NOT meant to be used on the same peripheral. USB is actually a networking technology. When your printer is connected using this cable, it is seen as a networked printer. If they are not designed to be a network printer, then the limitation is with your printer. And, the bi-directional technology in HP products only serves to provide feedback to the computer like paper outages. The printer works just fine without the bi-directional capability. Though it was a little depressing to find this, it isn't the cables fault. It is just the limitations you get when mixing two types of communication technologies. Overall, I am more than satisfied with the product. Just be smart and do the research before buying and buy from someone who has a return policy if it isn't compatible with your particular printer.
I've been using this item since late July 2010, and so far have had no problems with it. (The original cord that came with my laptop died in less than two years, so I'm not too happy with Toshiba.) The main drawback with this replacement is the very short cord. I will update this review if this item dies on me prematurely.
This is my 2nd digital camera (my first was the Sony Mavica FD-95). This is a pretty easy camera to use (Sony cameras have generally been user-friendly) so that the 1st time buyer can just pick it up and shoot and yet has features that you'd want if you were an intermediate to advanced user. The resolution is great for the money although if I could I'd probably get the DSC-85 model simply for the opportunity for 4.1 megapixel as opposed to the 3.2 that you'd get with this DSC-75. Also you can get a 3 shot burst with the 85 as opposed to the 75. But still that's taking very little away from the 75; you still get outstanding pictures with the 75. A couple of caveats: although I generally don't use digital cameras for action shots (I do from time to time on an experimental basis; just not when I need money shots) I haven't used it yet for indoor action shots (e.g. basketball games) so I couldn't evaluate the burst option yet. That said, I also feel that if I did, then you probably need an external flash as the built-in one would be inadequate for action shots.A few more little squabbles: If you do buy either the 75 or the 85, I highly recommend getting the 128 mB memory stick. The factory 8mB stick just is inadequate; the down side is the extra $$$ for it. But it is definitely worth it. Also I think it records images a little slowly but that may be one of my personal quirks.Overall, I feel this camera does a very good job and I highly recommend it!
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.
Wow..Okay so I was thinking this was a screen about the size of a smaller camera because I didnt read the dimensions before I bought it here on amazon so i was a little disappointed in the size. this is about HALF the size of an ipod mini. It is by no means big . read the dimesions well before you purchase.The photos are really good quality and clear ..just small lol.
Well designed, easy to adapt to various installation variations. Would highly recommend Bose products. Extremely happy all around with the system.
its great objects in the sky look a lot closer than i thought especially in a city, light weight considering its sizeall in all a must buy
I've had mine for about 2 weeks now. At first glance its a great product. The ipod has simple controls and a very intuitive interface. Works great in the car or at the gym. However, as you get past all the design eye-candy, you'll soon realize that Apple was in too much of a rush and sent a whole bunch of first batch lemons. I've already been through TWO ipod mini's because of a technical glitch. For some reason, they seem to freeze up whileusing the controls. Here's the funny part...you can't do anything to refresh it since the battery is internal and you cant take it out. Even holding down the play button for 6 seconds doesn't power off the ipod. I've upgraded the firmware and it still freezes up. The only thing to do is wait till the battery dies completely, and then you can restart(reboot)it. Sorry Apple, but that's a stupid design flaw. When it freezes, which is very often, sometimes you have to wait up to 8hrs for the battery to drain before restarting it. I am returning this paper weight and getting my money back. I'll wait a couple more months so Apple can get their act together and deliver a more polished product. You shouldn't rush a great product Apple, because in the end, you'll just have unhappy consumers.
Had been looking for an adapter for quite a while and stumbled on this one. Works like a charm! Thanks.
Can't say enough good about Zing pouches. Not limited to protecting your lens. I use this large size to protect the expense ball head on my Manfrotto Tripod. You won't be disappointed in these no matter what you use them with.
What can I say. $38 for an 8 port switch and I got a $10 gift card in the mail. It is working fine. At these prices you can't expect very much yet the unit is functional and attractive.
Bought these based on reviews from Cnet and other customers - and it lives up to expectation. I use these commuting on public transportation in Boston where ambient noise is high, to say the least. With my old earphones, I used to have to keep the volume up at around 19, but with these I keep it at around 9 and can hear the whole range beautifully. I did have to adjust the equalizer settings on my mp3 player a bit since the sound was a bit muddy at first but now it's great. My husband has the Sony earphones for about the same price and they don't hold a candle to these.
This unit has a great sound and a cool design but my battery died after a year - it no longer holds ANY charge and you can't replace it. I suggest using the boomtube that takes AA batteries. My unit now only works if it is plugged in - kinda defeats the purpose.
This is the first DVD that I have ever bought. I bought it because of the customer reviews here and that my husband is a Kenwood freak. I love this thing and best of all I did not have to purchase any extra cables or hook ups of any sort. Just plug it in and your ready to go.
was perfect for the project that I needed it for.. Lays nice and flat so can keep your page open.
For the price, the keyboard has a nice feel. Unfortunately, the left SHIFT key had a tendency to stick very frequently. Unsticking required pressing the key with significant effort multiple times. I returned it to Amazon for a refund.
The remote and software take a little getting used to, but after playing around with them I'm very happy. You should be ready to spend some time playing around in the software to get it to work the way you want. In between poking around on the PC software and tech support I have spent about 3-4 hours total (over 3 days) getting it set up for my TV, DVD, Satellite (with DVR) and lights.Telephone support was GREAT, when an oddity of my system made setting up the remote a bit complicated they fixed it on their end, and I downloaded it to my remote. How cool is that??I'll be interested to see how the parents and in-laws work with it next time they are in town. Hopefully they will find it easier then the pile of remotes that was on the table.
This optical cable (Cables To Go 27016 Toslink) is excellent. I was concerned that my older Logitech Z680 5.1 surround sound speakers wouldn't be able to hook up properly to my new iMac 27 inch computer?I went to Best Buy and they didn't know what I was talking about and recommended a standard speaker wire ($14) and I bought it. I showed them the optical out port on the Logitech sketch that I made.Long story short, I went online and found out that "in order to make your speakers with surround sound work with the iMac, you need the optical digital cable". Amazon had the cable, I bought it and plugged it into the Logitech speaker monitor and other end into the back speaker-in port of iMac. Perfect! It sounds fabulous.I'm hoping that these instructions help someone else as I had to spend a few hours digging for information.Good luck!Cables To Go 27016 Velocity Toslink-to-Optical Mini Plug Digital Cable (2 Meters)
The apple ibook is the best computer that i've ever had.. not only is it beautiful but its very efficient and easy to use. I have not had any problems with it in the 2 months that ive owned it, unlike other computers I have. I have an hp desktop that I purchased last year and ive already had to get a new monitor and the tower turns off on its own. Hp gave me the run around about fixing it, even though I was still in warranty. After countless hours on the phone with a foreign country I gave up and purchased this ibook. The programs that are preinstalled are wonderful and the customer service specialist are friendly and easy to understand. If your in the market to buy a computer i would definitely recommend that you purchase an ibook.
I bought this product for my mother and my mother-in-law. It has a picture that looks great from far, but is far from great. If you're 5 feet away or more, you will not notice the pixelation. As you get closer, however, you will start noticing every pixel on the picture. The transfer of images is simple and the speaker is a good addition. The speaker isn't the greatest, but how many picture frames do you know that have a speaker, it's not for music videos, it's for pictures.Overall: Great gift idea, and if you want perfection, go ahead and spend that $150-$200 on another 7" frame. This one is just right for my wallet.
Plugged it in, it was fine. Went down to my computer 5 days later and the lights were off, no longer worked. Called IO Gear, took 5 days to get an RMA# so that I could send it back to them for repair. Dealer wouldn't take it back because I had it over a 7-day period (took me a couple days before I installed it) I'm in Canada, so I have to pay extra shipping to US for repair. I don't think it is worth it, I'll probably chuck it out and get another brand.Looks cool and I like the design, except for the base, but the quality is very poor.Glenn
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.
Easy to hook up and works as advertised, now I can feel the music and live the movies! Splitter is included so you can connect subwoofer/speakers. Well worth the money.
This is a very good lens for the money. If you are beginning with a DLSR and want a lens that can produce good images without the expense, this is definetley the lens for you. I took this lens out and shot the Blue Angels during an air show hand holding every shot using it with a Sony A100 DSLR. Pictures were awesome with the lens, I used a UV Filter Lens as I do on all my lenses. I recommend this lens to anyone that wants a 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom with Macro for a low cost.
I bought this battery tender for my Lincoln Blackwood. I don't drive it much and that fact alone took its toll on my battery. I had to buy a new battery for my truck because the old one would not hold a charge anymore. I found a place to mount this so the cord can be plugged in from under the truck. I liked it so much i bought a second one for my boat... plug it in and forget it!(you can buy this charger locally but you will pay a lot more for it... plus tax!)
I was a little worried about supporting the rear of the head unit since this kit is just a frame but, once you've got the cage in and everything together, the head unit doesn't move at all. I bought this for an '02 Grand Cherokee and it looks like a factory piece when finished. I've installed a new system in every vehicle I've ever owned and this is the best dash kit I've used as far as fit and finish is concerned. Also, it's half the price here than Best Buy or any of the local shops around here.
I primarily bought this little thing for family archival records and digitizing my HI8 tapes from years past. so far it works well. I connect my Canon HI8 seamlessly to the HC40.I feel that the LCD Screen has fine clarity and while SONY has packed alot into this Camcorder it acts logically.It would be nice to see the HC50 (or whatever) to have the 20X Zoom!The HC40 is not especially easy to 'Palm' and my hand's aren't that large. There is a ridge at the top of the Camera that is supposed to be cupped by the edge of your fingers to balance the camera. You have to work at holding onto it in this manner.No, complaints otherwise. It's a 'Keeper' for a few years!
I was thinking about getting this player for its upconverting feature in order to make DVDs look better on an HDTV. Of course, an upconverted DVD isn't the same as true HD video, but I don't want to buy an HD-DVD/Blu-ray player until prices come down and a format's been officially settled on (and until I know exactly what DRM restrictions it has and how it'll affect my abilty to play it how I want it). An upconverting player with HDMI output seems like a good compromise in the meantime. Luckily before I bought this player, however I read another customer's review here saying how it won't upconvert copy-protected DVDs. I admit I was a little skeptical, since it's normally a given that if a DVD player upconverts, it should do it with all normal DVD video. To make sure I wasn't just misreading something, I went to JVC's web site and went to this product's online manual. On page 11 of the pdf it says in small text at the bottom:Notes:For 720p and 1080i resolution on the componentvideo out, only non-copy protected discs can beplayed back. If the disc is copy protected, it willbe displayed in the 480p resolution without HDMIcable connection. With HDMI cable connection, thepicture may not be displayed properly.While the wording's a little funny (maybe intentionally), it looks like its saying copyprotected DVDs definitely won't play at the upscaled resolutions on component (at all), but even if you do use the HDMI cable, they "may not" work. Which DVDs would or wouldn't work (if any would), is something never explained, and there's no other mention of this on their web site. Almost all commercial DVDs use some form of copy protection, so unless you plan to use this DVD player's upconverting feature only with home movies, there's no guarantee any normal DVDs you buy will work with it. This seems like a pretty ridiculous "feature" to me, it certainly won't make any impact on piracy and the only conceivable reason I can think of would be to force you to buy HD-DVD or Blu-ray discs or equipment if you want a higher resolution picture (even of course though upconverted DVDs don't display a true HD picture). Even if I didn't care about this, I certainly won't support a company that treats its customers like criminals.If you want an upconverting DVD player, it's probably best to look at reviews of them (such as at reputable home theater web sites) and buy a reliable player known for its upconverting feature. According to many home theater experts, the best brand for this is Oppo. In any case, there are different methods and technologies various players use to "upconvert" DVDs. Apparently on one player, it might look nearly the same (or sometimes even worse) as its native resolution, on an excellent one it might even look pretty close to a normal HD-DVD or Bluy-Ray disc. It's veru important to know exactly what you're buying if you want a DVD player for its upconverting ability.
We bought this Mintek unit about a year ago, and while there was some initial quality control concerns - the first unit shipped without a remote or power cable, the company (eventually) rectified it.However the unit itself is very competent. The picture is good, and who cares about the speed of changing channels (reported as a shortcoming by other reviews)? You will undoubtadly use a cable box as input, which will be the bottleneck for channel chaning speed.I like the VGA and DVI cable inputs, both of which I have used with my laptop sucessfully. Makes a great "slideshow" panel for your digital photos. The sounds is not great, but again, we use it as a viewing device, and route the sound through a real amplifier/speaker system.The DVD picture is great (no analog/digital translation) and its one less component to worry about and wire. The buttons and general interface make sense, which is a compliment in this world of incomprehensible UI decisions. The USB interface is too slow to be truly convenient, but again we use the laptop to show photos. Overall quite happy with this Mintek.
I am a Zune lover mainly because I hate itunes. I bought this Zune 30 GB used because I already had a great newer Zune and lost it. When I got this one I was pretty disappointed. It's kind of big and clumsy by today's standards. On top of that the music quality I'm getting out of the this model isn't as good as on the newer Zune (I know that's hard to believe but certain instruments or vocals are really quiet on some songs...it's weird). My advice, don't buy this used. Go with a newer nicer Zune for a little more money and enjoy the fact that Microsoft has made a legit alternative to the ipod.
I had lost the original charger for my Coolpix SL6, and this is the exact replacement. It plugs both into the camera itself and into the docking station. Now my camera is finally usable again!
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.
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.
This item was great, I had no issues with this product. It arrived in perfect condition.
I suppose it's my fault. Not only have I had bad experiences with HP's printers in the past, I've also worked as a telephone support tech and seen the lengths HP will go to disavow responsibility. Regardless, I was tempted, gave in and bought a product that will ensure I will stay away from HP in the future.The scanner/copier doesn't work... never has. It produces poor quality images with strange lines through them. And trust me, I went through the troubleshooting on this one. The techs were at a loss.I never had problems with the software becoming corrupt, but it is a sprawling nest of different programs that tend to hog my system's resources. Not appreciated.Worst of all is the feed problem mentioned by other reviewers, except that I have NEVER had a respite from it. Since the day I got it, and with all paper thicknesses from copier to cardstock, the printer will tell me that there is no paper when there's a pile sitting in the tray. I have tried everything you can possibly imagine, but to no avail. I am reduced to feeding the printer sheets of paper ONE AT A TIME, by hand. The only reason this thing is not in pieces is that I cannot yet afford to buy a new printer.
the reviews above made me worry - but as a sucker for "small electronics" and a runner I could not resist the nike-philips psa64 (psa[64 ???).My experience was different from the reviews; I plugged the device in my PC (running XP) - loaded the CD&drivers; even ignored the recommended reboot - using Microsoft's Media Player 9 I could load a mix of MP3 and WMA-files and I was off in literally a couple of minutes. Easy!I am not impressed by the instructions (no suggestion on what is required and what is mandatory - see WMP use) and the software install (not certified my MS and why ask to reboot if not needed?) - hence 4 stars, not 5...
About what I expected. Excellent volume. Bass a bit booming, and mid range is week, after all the largest speaker not in the thumper is only about 2" across. I'm sure the industry can probably do better, but it's going to cost much more.
My Epson was loud, obnoxious and refused to print anything other than lines of dots after I upgraded to win2k. I'd purchased an HP Scanner previously and found it excellent so I decided to switch brands and pickup the 960cse printer.I wanted to use the USB connectivity with this printer so I also purchased a USB hub to increase the number of available ports on my pc from 2 to 5.Printer came well packaged with ink etc. No cord but I purchased one myself. I followed the instructions which came in a giant pull out poster. My pc detected the printer but when I pointed the hardware wizard at the hp driver on the CD it wouldn't install it yielding a "section not found in the xyz.ini" file.So I tried again, this time disregarding the HP driver and going with the USB printer support option that comes with windows. This installed fine and THEN detected that my printer was an HP 960cse and set it up.After that little hiccup the thing works GREAT. It comes with some REALLY well thought out software that integrates with most everything andhas nice options depending on what you're printing. Example is a photo can be "titled" whereas a document won't have that option.Printing is FAST although the printer takes 60 seconds to first warm up. After that black and white printing just zips along. Color is also much faster than my epson. The nice thing about this is printer is I can use regular copier paper to print in color and the printer detects this and adjusts the amount of ink accordingly. On my old printer it would have spat out a page with too much ink, making the page all flimsy and wet. This one is not the case.The other thing about this printer is the sound it makes, it's so quiet almost relaxing to listen to. Nice.Anyway, I highly recommend spending the extra [money] over the 940c although with the USB cable and hub... Still you get what you pay for.
Quickly sent and received, right product... just what I needed at a fraction of the price anywhere else.
I found the Olympus binoculars hard to focus. When I do get them to focus they are worth the price.
Being the third or fourth Dymo LabelWriter I've had, this thing is a super time saver in the workplace. I manage the IT function entirely at a manufacturing facility. From labeling DVD's, CD's, to printing asset tag labels or lease labels, address labels, this thing works wonderfully.The software is fairly easy to use, and allows you to save templates for later retrieval and usage.The only draw back I've ever found with the Dymo system is that I often don't keep the boxes the labels come in-- each role/type of labels has a unique number, and that's how you choose the proper label template when printing. So.... I end up guessing. The labels don't have that number written on the center of the roll or anything.I also have a personal Dymo at home for postage printing. Being that the post office is removing all 24 hour vending machines soon, this will come up for even more use.I've never had a mis-feed or jammed label. Always crystal clear printing, no smudging, scraping or any other print quality issues.The unit is easy to load and unload.One draw back is that I have my computer set up in my bedroom. There are blue LED lights on the front on the unit which is the label advance button (rarely used). Those little suckers are so bright I sometimes turn the unit around to keep from waking me up at night!
Amazon has been my mainstay for products. The Kodak printer sent from Amazon came in excellent condition to my home. No other website or store I have tried to buy this product had a less expensive price. Amazon's price is always the lowest and Amazon always has what I need. I will continue to shop at Amazon for the products that I require.
The SanDisk reader did not read a 128Mb Viking Compact Flash card. I checked the card and it works ok in my camera, and was also readable in another reader which I have at work.Sandisk Technical Support acknowledged that there are issues reading &quot;other brand&quot; high capacity media and are &quot;researching&quot; it. Unfortunately, that doesnt help me at the current time. I'm going to have to return this now.
This is the best digital camera I have ever owned or tried. For the people that gave this camera a bad review, read the owners manual, so you can learn what this camera is capable of.I was AMAZED!!!Oh by the way, I own a Canon powershot G2, nice camera.The 995 is BETTER.
This laptop is very user friendly, and has a lot of unique capabilities. The screen is thin, and wide for a fantastic crisp looking screen display; however, the price is the biggest downfall of this product. In fact I got my laptop for free!! Just paste this site in your address bar, and have fun with it! [...]
Never fire up unit. Placed an order for a new unit, received refabricated unit. Returned unit paying for return postage at ANTOnline's instructions. No attempt by ANTOnline to correct mistake or pay for return postage. Amazon made me financially well. Cost about four more days before computer repaired.
The concept of HD radio seems to be fundamentally flawed in that there are very few radio stations which are available in HD but not on FM. The sound quality through HD is no better... in fact worse than FM and the only advantage is that you can see the title of the song which is playing.The radio itself is very disappointing... terrible base, and very thin sound and no depth.Don't buy it
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 bought this item because I was looking for a low-cost, high capacity, Flash-type mp3 player with an expansion slot. I wanted a flash type so I could use it for other activities with minimal worry about damaging the player's moving parts. I had heard a lot of the Rio flash-players would turn into coasters, but nothing but good reviews about SanDisk players.Unfortunately, the first unit died after 3 months. SanDisk replaced it. However, the protective cover they sent with the replacement unit was filthy; obviously a refurbished unit. Three months later (today in fact) the replacement unit died. I have an RMA request submitted but have not heard back from SanDisk yet.When it operates, it's great. The only other issues I have with it deal with the Favorites folder. The documentation is very poor about how to add songs to the favorites group (navigate to the song and hold down the center button). Additionally, the favorites folder only has capacity for 30 songs.Bottom line, if you are looking for a reliable piece of electronic gear, keep looking. If you want to pay less and are willing to play the RMA game, then this unit may be for you.
I test drove it at BestBuy, immiditely liked it amone some others offered (tomtom, sony), then went home and ordered it online at Amazon. The GPS is exactly what it is designed for: Car Navigation! Directions and Points of Interest are really the only thing you'd need for a car navigation system, plus this litte thing even talks! with a 2GB SD card (cost $35) you can load entire US AND Europe Maps and travel everywhere in your car without getting lost.Screen is not as bad as most user describes, I made a small shade for it so it reads pretty darn good even in harsh bright sun light. Very responsive processor, no sluggish menu found on a lot of other brand GPS systems within same price range. Touch screen is also great and easy to use. Without power adapter, this little thing can run continuely for over 6 hours on battery, so you can carry it with you when you get out of car.Antenna is one of the best amone competitions, though not using Srif chip, it locks fast and accurate(WAAS).Route calculated is quite good, though not the best. Sometimes it will give false direction and ask you to go around a circle... If you get off the route, the system will automatically recalculate a new route for you.Maps are up to date, point of interest information is quite complete, though some information is really old and does not include newest shopping centers/grocery stores. Tor example, it does not include a major movie theater close by(rave motion pictures) or a Wal-mart that's been built long long time ago.Recommended Buy!//If you are looking for a hiking and off road product, Garmin GPS 60CSx or 76CSx is your best bet, they are also great car navigation system as well (just without voice navigation). Both GPS device support SD card, so you can use one SD card for both the outdoor model and the C320!
I had purchase the Sangean RS-330 first but that broke down on me in 3 days. That one had the dual Alarm and snooze. Unfortunately for this model (XDR-S3HD) it does not. But it sounds great and I just wanted to wake up to music anyway so that's fine with me. Like others said before, the instructions are limited but I wouldn't say it was confusing. For example it tells you how to set up the alarm but doesn't explain how to shut it off after the alarm has gone on. I'm still looking for that. Most of the menu items are pretty much self-explanatory, until you need to look for that alarm turn-off button. My guess it's the power button. I've had the unit for 3 days, so so far it outlasted the Sangean.
This is a terrific individual TV. It replaced a 12&quot; TV plus a VCR, and it is a great improvement. Just plug in the cable, and the power cord, and you're all set! The picture is bright and clear, and the remote is well designed. I like this combo so much I am planning to buy its big brother for another room (the 24&quot; model, which also plays DVDs).
I purchased this cable in hopes of using my laptop while connected to my Samsung 40" TV.The TV has a "PC" VGA connector which is easily selectable from the remote.My first surprise was that the audio cable was only about 12 inches long. I needed one to be about 2 feet long in order to reach the audio output on the front right of my laptop. I carefully connected the cable to the TV and the laptop. The screw knobs were very short and did not have a screw driver slot. I fired up the computer and put the TV to the "PC" source. Nothing showed on the screen. I checked connectors on both ends for bent pins. The cable looked fine and was properly secured but provided no signal from the laptop. I borrowed a different brand of cable from a friend and it worked perfectly. I am returning the cable tomorrow and purchasing a different brand with a longer audio cable.
My wife's Honda CR-V SUV has a PCMCIA slot for memory behind the flip-out GPS navigation screen. The memory is used to store and play MP3 music files so I ripped a few hundred songs onto a spare 2GB CF card that I had lying around. My wife is now able to call up her favorite MP3 tunes via the GPS touch screen, voice commands, or steering wheel controls.The SanDisk SDDR-64-768 Compact Flash to PC Card Adapter works great in this application so I plan to get a much larger Compact Flash card for her in the near future. I know that her car MP3 player will support at least 8GB so we'll try that next.
It seemed nice enough, but the diagonal corners won't allow it to sit square on 9" gas burners. Removing the burner grids won't help - it then sits too close to the burners, and they won't burn properly.
This charger worked fine...for the first couple of months. One day, it just stopped working entirely. There is nothing visibly wrong--it just won't charge my laptop. Frustrating!
I had no doubts or reservations about ordering this memory card, and it has lived up to all expectations. It is fast enough for general rapidsnap continuous shoot and is the perfect size. Even at raw with my Nikon D70 I can get over 150 pictures on the card, which is more than enough for me since I usually have my computer with me and can download them if it fills up and I need space.With memory cards, bigger capacity is always better. But if you can't afford anything bigger, this one is a perfect size. Anything smaller is ridiculous in my experience.
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 agree with some of the criticisms leveled against the EFG80. Yes, its not exactly cheap (but quality has a price), the fan is a bit noisy (but there's no chance this baby will ever overheat), and it would be nice if it supported some RAID functions like mirroring (though the built in backup does essentially the same thing). However, after installing the EFG80 in my home network, I am now firmly convinced that the positives far out-way any negatives.First, quality, reliability and stability: this unit is built to last and, with its firmware Linux OS, it's practically bulletproof! Second, performance: Its fast! Boots up fast, shuts down fast, and file transfers are actually faster than to a PC. The supplied hard drive is so quiet (Seagate Barracuda V) that the fan is the only thing you hear. Third, ease of use: the administrative controls are very straightforward and functional. I just plugged it in and had full interoperability with my network. Since I'm running W2k, I haven't noticed any of the connectivity problems reported by XP users (just one more reason to avoid XP IMHO). Finally, it just looks cool: it's consistent with the Linksys color scheme and looks great sitting next to the rest of my Linksys network stack! All in all, I am extremely pleased with this NAS.
These are excellent earphones for the price. They have a crystal clear sound and I have had no problems with them. I am planning to buy 1 more pair!
I spent a lot of time reading the reviews about wireless access points, wireless routers and wireless network cards. I finally decided on the Linksys router and the Netgear MA 301/401 interface card. So, here's the deal. I have a PII-400 running Win98 that is connected to the router using Cat 5 cable, which is then connected to a cable modem. For those of you who don't know, Cat 5 cable is simply the standard ethernet cable. I then installed the MA 301/401 combo on another computer, a Packard Bell PII-233 running Win95. Unfortunately Win95 had an IRQ conflict with the PCI card (MA 301) that could not be resolved. I installed Win98 and the IRQ conflict disappeared.After getting the Packard Bell system set up, the MA 301/401 would not link up with the Linksys router. I called Netgear tech support and discovered that the SSID on the card must be identical to the SSID on the router. I discovered that the Linksys SSID was "linksys" and the SSID on the card was "Linksys." When I changed the "L" to an "l", the card connected to the router immediately and I was in business.The Packard Bell machine is on the 2nd floor of my townhouse and the Linksys router is in the basement. The signal, therefore, is passing thru 2 floors and 2 walls. The link quality and signal strength are consistently in the "good" category and sometimes they are "excellent." These are qualitative measures reported by the Netgear card's software.As for performance, I downloaded a 19MB file off Microsoft's web site and it took less than 5 minutes via the wireless connection.I have to admit that I was a bit apprehensive about buying the Linksys router. The reviews are mixed and some people have totally trashed it. I decided to give it a try, figuring that I would return it if it didn't work well. The same thing for the MA301/401 card; some loved it and some hated it. I was also concerned that having a router and card from different manufacturers would cause problems. It turns out that I didn't need to be concerned at all because both pieces are working perfectly.Contrary to what others have said, my connection has not been lost and it takes only a few seconds to establish the wireless connection on startup. I have found that the documentation provided with both items was adequate. However, I wish each of them would have mentioned the importance of having the same SSID on the router and the card. I have not talked with Linksys tech support, but the two calls to Netgear went well.Things to watch out for: 1)The Netgear MA 301, which is the PCI card that plugs into the desktop computer must be used with the Netgear MA 401 wireless PC card. This PC card will also fit in a laptop. 2) As I mentioned, the SSID must be the same on both pieces of hardware. 3)I have not activated the WEP encryption so I have no idea how it will affect performance.The bottom line: I highly recommend the Linksys BEFW11S4 V.2 router and the Netgear MA 301/401 interface card.
I got this for my wife for Christmas she loves it. it does everything she wants in a clock radio plus it lets her fall asleep to her favorite CDs. a nice features is the dimmable clock display
I spent alot of time checking out the reviews of competitive products. Many reviews warned of the static-y connections inherent in these products (...likely due to the power output limits placed on the devices by the FCC). I was hoping this would be different but bottom line - - it delivers pretty disappointing sound. Lots of occasional static, hissing, and the dynamic range always sounds noticeably compressed/muffled. Since this is my second FM transmitter with the same limitation, I now believe it's a problem inherent with the technology. It's particularly noticeable since for the past 10-20 years, I think we've grown accustomed to the crystal-clear sound of CDs.My advice: Get a "hard wire" direct factory connection kit (expensive) or bring your car to some independent car stereo shop and have them run a direct connection cable out from the back of your radio in through the dashboard ($100-$150), and then connect your ipod through that.
Saw these Sennhesiers on Tiger Direct for $10, and without searching for user reviews, bought a pair. I totally agree with the other folks who said that these just don't fit very well. I would describe the head band as a spring loaded knot in a set of shoe laces...totally frustrating. Sound quality isn't bad, but could use a little more bass. Of the three bud covers, none sat in the ear well, probably because of the torque from the flexible headband. Personally, I think Sennheiser should include step-by-step instructions on how to put these on...the lone picture isn't enough.These go into my pile of brand new headphones that only get used when my Sony Fontopias break.
I bought this because I have al old and sturdy keyboard that I love and have used for years. It worked great hooking up to my Dell tower model. No muss, no fuss.
I am actually shopping now for a replacement bulb for this unit now, which I have owned for 10 years. This is the first bulb I have had to buy for the unit as well. It has been a remarkable projector for a very long time. It is also quite versatile in regards to inputs. I have connected computers/laptops, dvd players, cable TV boxes, as well as video games such as PS2 all to the projector. The picture quality however, depends on the source not the projector. The image is crystal from a computer input but, very unclear with the PS2(lowest scale). Hope it help, even though it is very outdated they are reliable units which can be bought for very cheap now. Mine was $1800 new in 2000 and now they go for around $500.
I have really enjoyed my webcam. My sister lives in another state and now we can visit face to face. It's great! I love it!Mrs. J. Long
...I had a pair that I bought out of desperation(a quick fix) once and consider them to be the worst of the many different ear buds I've gone through throughout the years. Tinny, with very little range or bass I refused to use them after one time.The absolute worst. If you ever think about buying these elsewhere don't bother. They are ...not worth the material they are made of. They are reallly bad.
These adapters are specifically designed for Dodge and Plymouth neons from 95-99. They didn't fit the 6.5" speakers I purchased but I managed to drill them in anyways. The packaging says it can mount a 5-1/4" but I would not recommend them for that specific application because of the fact they might not fit certain speaker brands. They are good for one thing, if you do not want to drill into the door panel, otherwise they are probably not much use if you are handy with a drill and some sheet metal screws. I would not recommend these to a novice installer they are not exactly easy to install it took me a good 30-45 minutes to drill holes specific to my speakers. However I like them, they worked for me.
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.
The Lexmark brand printers do not print photos as well as an Epson or an HP. Lexmarks usually do not print text as crisp and clear and they can jam and misallign alot, I had many problems with this even after technical support and re-doing the allignment. I would avoid Canon too, which are known to jam frequently and use a lot of ink (waste ink). HP tend to be the best quality so put the money into one of them, the ink cartridges last longer in an HP printer also.
This is a nice little remote. I have not seen any issues that some of the other reviewers have stated with the line of sight connectivity. I will warn you to make sure you have everything thought out well, before you cut the straps that connect the bracket to the wheel. These are one time use,and not avail. from pioneer. Otherwise very nice for 20 bucks!
This gift was perfect for my 2 teenage grandsons, they both loved it, it was a great product, would purchase similar again!!
When I originally ordered my Turbo.264, I had my doubts about how much it would help me encoder all my video files to H.264 format. I do not have the latest and greatest Macintoshes on the market and was looking for something that would help speed the process up.When I got it, I opened it up to discover the USB Turbo.264 is no bigger than an old USB thumb drive. Now I went straight to Elgato's website and downloaded the latest version of the software they had for the Turbo.264. Once installed, I followed the setup assistant which took all of 3 minutes and I was ready to go, no difficult advance settings or configurations to deal with.Here's the thing about the Turbo.264 encoder, it will encode files into H.264 format very quickly, however, you have to use one of the 4 presets, I believe its four, and I only use one of them, the one for AppleTV. I do not have an AppleTV, but that preset retains the best quality and sound out of all the others. However if you are encoding videos for a PSP or a Video iPod, those preset will work.Now a few things I have noticed, the size of your video file is going to be big. A 43 minute TV show, once the commercials are deleted, is going to be about 800 megabytes after you encode the video and if you record a movie and then convert it, the movie is going to be around 2 gigs. Now that being said, the quality is great, even on a LCD monitor and on a TV its just as good as broadcast quality most of the time. The other nice thing is if you are using Elgato's EyeTV 2 software, it is automatically integrated with it, so I have just use the EyeTV 2 software to do all my encodings.Now the big question, did it speed the process up? Before I got the Turbo.264, it took my Mac literally all night to encode one TV show I had record through my EyeTV 200 and depending on how late I started the encoding, the process still might not have been done by the next morning. With the Turbo.264, granted I have not timed it exactly, but I can now encode a TV show that is about 43 minutes, remember the commercials are removed, and it takes roughly 40 minutes to 45 minutes depending on what else my computer is doing at the time.The first time I did this, I started the process and walked away, I can back from going to the store and saw that my Mac was sitting idle; I was almost convinced that it had staled, crashed, or quit the encoding process. However, when I went to iTunes, there was my TV show. I clicked on it and it played perfectly.It's been about one week since I got the Turbo.264 and I can tell you, if this thing ever dies, I am going to buy a new one the same day. This along with the EyeTV 200 and the EyeTV 2 software has made video capturing and encoding fun, simple and more importantly fast.My final verdict is if you just want to record and encode video into a really nice format without setting up your on custom video settings, and you want to do it quickly the Elgato Turbo.264 is the way to go. This is a great product for anyone with a Mac that wants to start getting into video editing and encoding. This product with well worth the 89.99.
I've had this ViewSonic model for a little over a year. It has been good to be until now. I have been losing pixels every week for the past month. I'm out 25-30 pixels. Aren't products suppose to last longer then this?
Samsung SyncMaster 920NW 19-inch LCD Monitor is amazing.I am a computer programmer and a developer. I constantly need to have two screens. My laptop screen is great for writing code and debugging but not that great for displaying content.The Samsung Syncmaster 920NW 19-inch LCD Monitor has amazing colors, LCD makes it so the picture is crystal clear.The price is relatively cheap and shipping comes in a nice packaging and is extremely fast.Besides the fact that the color on this thing are amazing, it can also tilt back and forth allowing you to sit closely when you are programming and relaxed far when you are watching a movie.It is worth every penny. Highly recommend!
Ok so were to begin. This has got to be the biggest pile of wasted money I have ever spent. I have owned one of these for year now, using very sparingly. I would say I have only printed out about 50 images. Though the scanner works great, the printer itself is unresponsive most of the time, says it is out of paper when it is not, and the ink tray is always getting stuck. My opinion of this item is anyone who buys it after reading this review is just plain dumb. It is well worth the extra 50 bucks to buy something that acctually works. HP has done nothing but dig themselves deeper and deeper into my hate list. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH HP DEVICES!!!!
Low quality pictures, lots of red eye and....the worst problem a digital camera can have....a LOOOOONG delay when you depress the shoot button.
Looking on here it seems many of us are having the same problem, that this card works initially then just drops the internet for no particular reason, the strange thing is windows 7 says that there is a internet connection, but the browser doesn't work, I thought it might be my router (Linksys) but my laptop doesn't drop connection so I guess it must be this card. Btw I am connected at the moment fine, this is the problem I get on for a while then it will just drop out, hard to know what the cause is and very stressful if ones needs to use the internet.I actually came on here to look for a new card and by the sounds of it I need one, what a bummer.
it's such a cutie,shame the batteries don't last long enough for you to use it properly.also i can't get to grips with the settings before i take any pics,otherwise a real bargain.something to give the kids to let them learn how to use,so they can show me.I CAN'T KEEP STILL TO TAKE ANY STILL PICTURES.
Absolutely fantastic product, fast delivery and worth every penny, good seller. No complaints at all about the product, however the steps are not very easy, would suggest the seller to explain the details of the 'pink strip' since first timers wont come to know it is one more thin layer on the strip which has to be finally removed in order to stick cover on the LCD, this step should be clearly mentioned. Overall very satisfied
The qaulity if nice. But it's nice comfortable enough to walk around in central park with. Get yourself a backpack if you does a lot of walking.
A couple weeks ago I purchased the m505, my first Palm computer. I have no regrets.It is a marvelous piece of hardware and software engineering and I am sold on its elegance, simplicity, functionality, and performance.The small size is absolutely great and its design is beautiful. It fits fine in coat pockets and is not obtrusive in or out of view.Admittedly, the color screen washes out under adverse lighting conditions. But the m500 is only ... cheaper so I figured that for an additional 12.5% cost I would find its color useful more often than not. However, it is something that Palm can improve in subsequent models.Installing the PC software went mostly fine, and I was synching up with Outlook 2000 within minutes. I have had some difficulty getting e-mail to synch up without crashing the synch program on the PC, but I suspect that has more to do with what I have installed under Windows 98 than with the Palm software.The standard applications are good and easy to use. Finding other applications on Palm's website is, however, like treading through an "organized jungle" of thousands of programs. And downloading and installing programs could cause the Palm to crash (it happened once on mine), so I am much more careful about what I install now.The built-in batteries have been fine so far, giving enough power for what seems like 8 to 10 hours, if not longer. Recharge is quick.Attaching the Palm m505 to the cradle is not as effective as it could be. It has to be inserted at a particular angle and then pushed back to rest. Removing it from the cradle also is more work than it really needs to be. Seems that repeated action would cause premature wear on the attaching mechanism.m500/505-specific accessories seem not to be available in stores yet so these have to be ordered online. Many of these accessories seem a bit pricey, and could knock overall out-of-pocket costs into PC pricing territory. But they probably are very helpful and satisfy a specific need.In the final analysis the ability to whip out the m505 in-between ballgame innings to quickly check or respond to e-mail or write notes or create to-do lists is fantastic.Overall, I give it an honest 4 stars for what the m505 provides--information truly and elegantly at my finger tips, anytime, anywhere.
I have had this router for over 4 years now and it works amazingly well. It's very durable, has lasted during the hot summers (sometimes over 100 outside, but it was by a window for a couple years and still did well when 2-3 other routers died), and keeps going! It's range is really good. I've been able to be outside 150' and still pick up a signal even with a wall or two between. You can easily install other firmware (such as DD-WRT which is Linux based), use it as a repeater if you need to extend the signal (using the Linux or other firmware), and is still extremely reliable. There are newer routers with more bells and whistles, but this is one strong, tough router!
Purchased two drives (1.5TB) for a D-Link NAS backup and I couldn't be happier. The 7200RPM greatly improves the data throughput helping to reduce backup times and the drives' large size left me wondering what else I could store on it, and it can store a lot. I've sense ripped and stored 100+ CD's that were taking up valuable shelf space and moved the jewel cases out to the shed. I can now listen to any album, at any time, and in any room throughout my home network.
I have a Dell XPS tower that takes up loads of desk space. I wanted to place it on the floor but was afraid the case would be full of cat hair and dust in weeks. This cart solves my problem perfectly as it raises the case about 3' off the floor and allows me to easily slide the computer out of the way. And the casters allow me to easily swivel the case when I need to access the connections on the back.
Hi,This is a very nice, simple answering machine. I have had one for a long time and it served me well. (I &lt;repeatedly&gt; knocked it off the kitchen counter and eventually the impact was just too much for it!)I have never found a better one than this, especially for the money.
The product came in record time. The printer/scanner/copier is wonderful and works perfectly. The description at amazon was accurate and I am very satisfied with my purchase.
If you have never used an I-Pod you will love this media player. I like the size because you can hang on to it. I uploaded all of my mp3s and have not filled up half the memory. The battery lasts for a long time. I go 2 or 3 days between charges.Cons: The only complaint I have is there are very few accessories available for it and the ones that are out there are very expensive. Maybe the prces will come down as more people buy this player.
A compact lense that provides the ranges needed in the most common photo opportunities. 28MM wide angle doesn't create the fisheye look like some lenses. The AF zoom does well for the far shots. The mid ranges shots are very good, not perfect (this may have more to do with the AF camera). The weight of the lense does not make focusing or operation of camera any more difficult than a standard 70MM lense. The zoom function is a bit stiff.This lense is sensitive to shock and banging, so be careful. This is my second lense from Sigma. The first one locked up somehow at 80MM. I don't mean that it's not durable. I've used this lense on my roadtips and on hikes. Jus be careful, it is a zoom lense with moving parts.The lenses optical does provide good shapeness and color. Focusing is quick and manual focusing is good.Overall, the features you get for this price is well worth the investment.
I've used many digital cameras and when this one came out, I was poised to be thrilled. Read the reviews, tested it out in the store against other cameras, and bought it. I wanted a high-quality camera that shot RAW files and was more portable (i.e., no bag full of lenses to haul around) and versatile than my older cameras.The thrill lasted for about three months. Then I started having some trouble stabilizing the image--even on a tripod I was getting blurring. At first I thought it was just me--too much coffee, maybe--but my tests are showing a definite focus problem.The problem is (not surprisingly) especially acute in low light/high ISO situations. Focus is extremely slow--as long as 25 seconds--and the camera keeps "hunting." My old 4MP Olympus pocket camera easily outshines this 8MP camera that cost much, much more. Camera repair shop simply said, "Yes, focus is a problem with this camera," which wasn't much help.What a disappointment! I've used Nikon film cameras for the last 25 years and love them. This is my first digital Nikon, and from what I've seen so far there's no comparison. If you have one (say, an FTN), keep it and buy a digital film recorder instead.
This is the best printer I have ever owned! I love it!
I purchased the bag to hold my Nikon D80. Its pretty good overall. Here are seme of the things I really don't like: The water bottle holder need to bee bigger. The waist strap, I wish its removable or able to hide it somewhere, most of the time I don't use it.
The sound from these speakers is quite unimpressive. The volume level is very low. I wanted these so I could have my "B" speakers out on the deck, and my "A" speakers still playing in the house. These speakers are so much quieter than my stereo's normal speakers, that it can't be done. In order to have adequate volume outside on these speakers, the volume would have to be set so the indoor speakers were blaring. So I have to turn off the "A" (indoor) speakers when I play these speakers outside since the volume has to be cranked up to get the same sound.
For $32, you really can't go wrong. The other reviews are right; it is hard to see the orange markings from certain angles. However, I have this mounted on a loft shelf and a quick look up is all it takes for me to figure out which button(s) is/are in or out. The unit came with a ton of stickers so you can label your switches (patio, loft, downstairs, ect) instead of trying to remember which numbers power which speakers.I'm not an audiophile, but I know good sound when I hear it. I didn't notice any degradation of sound quality with this switch. I've got this unit hooked up to three sets of speakers; two pairs of indoor speakers and a set of outdoor speakers. We've been using it for about two months at our weekend place without an issue. We use it multiple times a day to switch the tunes from inside, to outside, to back inside; no problems so far. For $32, I'm very happy with the purchase.
They are a little overated do sound muddy depends on the track you listen to but highs never sound like they should.I wouldnt say there bassey but more of a swamped out muffled.You could do better if you look around but there not bad but if you own these they cant be you only pair
Tip of car charger gets loose too easily, made in China. Bad experience, would disuade buying Nuvi products. I am asking for 2X $26 refund and apology on 2 of my 3 GPS Nuvi product bought in 18 months.
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!!!!
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
Read the reviews, here, which tended to be good and the opinions on Eopinions which tended to be bad. So far I have no complaints. Was able to load the software, create and download maps without trouble. I gave the unit a present location and it locked onto satellites in minutes. Loaded work and home addresses and took it for a test spin, performed, excellent. Screen and voice is crystal clear. Needs to have volume and screen brightness controls on the box itself instead of menu options is the only shortcomings I've run across.
I purchased a FVS 318 on March 2004. FVS 318's administrative interface allowed me to change HTTP port forwarded traffic from web server `A' to web server `B'. However, FVS 318 never implemented these changes I made within the administrative port forwarding interface. FVS 318 continued to forward traffic to web server `A'. Nothing short of resetting factory settings would allow me to reconfigure HTTP port forwarding. Not acceptable for a small business.Netgear technical support (located in India) was ineffectual. Both support technicians were clueless regarding Web Services, HTTP Headers, and DNS. After 45 minutes I was told the firmware on my recently purchased FVS 318 router was two versions behind the latest 2.4 version. Neither support technician could confirm a firmware upgrade would resolve bugs regarding reconfiguration changes to HTTP port forwarding.Fortunately, once FVS 318 was operating the latest 2.4 version firmware, HTTP port forwarding could easily be modified.I have lost faith in Netgear. Netgear appears to sell products which are not fully quality tested. Given my difficulty with port forwarding, I can only imagine the bugs awaiting my implementation of VPN and/or Network Printing.I choose to spend my money on a Cisco SOHO 90 series router.In the future I will give greater credence ti other customer reviews. (reviews not written by Netgear representatives)
This web cam might not be the newest models but it still a very good camera. Feature-wise one can consider it high-end. For this low price, it has a great value/price ratio compared to newer models.
These DVDs are working as expected so far. I'm using the second one right now. The package says 2hrs, but my DVD recorder has indicated that I can change it like a VHS tape to LP and SLP, etc. and actually fit 4, 6, or 8 hours on the DVD. I haven't tried the longer modes yet, but it looks like it could work.
I am extremely impressed with the product. It lives up to it's assertion of early detection and stealth. It is well designed, user friendly, and sturdily constructed. I would recommend this radar detector to all of my friends.
I just received my Tamron 18-200 lens. To my surprise, it comes with a lens cap and hood. I don't remember reading that in the item description so I had purchased a lens cap and a hood. Anyways...Yes it is a little noisy when it is trying to focus and sometimes it was blury but a quick fix was to self focus which took a second. Although I literally just got it and took a few indoor shots with it, I am happy. I am going out tonight and will try to take a few photos of Christmas lights in the dark and see how that works out.The main reason for the review was to let people know it comes with a hood and lens cap so you don't buy one like I did. I am using the lens on m Canon T1i SLR.
One thing that everyone hears is that when you first get the ipod you have to charge at least four hours. Wrong. If you buy it at amazon, then yes, its true. But i bought one at circut city and when i opened the box and turned it on, it was fully charged. The sound is good depending on what type of earphones you are using. The earphones that came with the ipod have great sound, but after 5 days of having them, my left earphone no longer works. The menu is easy to navagate and easy to read. The touch wheel on the mini is not as easy to use as it is on the 10, 15, 20, and 40 gb ipods. The complaint almost everone has is that their ipod locks up (freezes) too often. It only does that is you push a button twice really fast by accident or if you make a weird movement on the touch wheel. I can swear that they said that the ipod has 8 hours of battery life, it seems like mine gets about 6. The color of the mini seems to fade away if you use it as much as i do. The ipod dock is cool but its not worth the money, and i suggest you get some type of case for your mini.
Present for my younger brother who is starting to take photographs for seniors and weddings. Loves his remote.
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!!!
I use the Expert at work and love it. I tried to save a few bucks and recognized that this one has fewer frills but thought it would be as comfortable. I was wrong. The position of the left click button in proximity to the trackball is strange and it actually causes me to tense up and routinely reposition my hand. Not good. Also, having no scrollwheel is weird, though I can live with that. And don't waste your time installing or downloading the recommended software. It gives you absolutely nothing. This is a very basic trackball. And Kensington's website is pretty lame when it comes to help. Instead of saving money, I wasted $30. And the packaging is so extreme (hard molded plastic) that it's ruined once you've opened it and therefore impossible to repackage for return. So as I said, if you're basing your decision on the fact that you like the Expert, then pass on this one and buy the real thing. You'll be glad you did. But, if you want a very basic trackball, this may work for you.
Wanted an LCD and was advised to go for a Samsung for quality relative to price. Not disappointed. The total height had to fit under kitchen cabinets. The fit was perfect, set up was relatively easy. Picture was excellent with some channels and less than brilliant with others, but always clear and crisp up close. Sound from the speakers is only mediocre but most TV's of this size have small speakers. Sound was as good as it could be and better than others like Magnavox. Headphones work very nicely like over a treadmill. Delivery was quick and it was well packed. Very light and the black frame and surround is very attractive. Hope they don't change anything with the new models.
I initially purchased the i2 model. However, the screen looked too small to look at during driving. I returned the i2 and got this c320 model.I have been using this for 3-4 months now. I did a road trip from Austin, Texas to Toronto, Canada with it. It was a great guide to find attractions, food and scenic byways on the way.Before buying it, I was concerned about the negative reviews about screen washout in the sun. It is not a big deal at all. It may washout from a certain angle, but a slight change in angel solves all problems. Due to the reviews I read, I later purchased the Box wave screen protector, but anyone can do just fine without any screen protector.Sound is very clear. In fact, most of the times I drive following the voice command without even looking at the screen. Signal strength is good too. I lost signal only for a while driving through downtown Chicago or downtown Toronto. But it get signal back within few seconds as soon as you can see the sky.I would suggest buying the dash mount. It is more portable. The windshield mount that comes with c320 is easy to put on, but takes too much effort to take off. With dash mount, it moves a little bit, but I would still consider it a "must have" for regular in-town driving. Otherwise, every time you get off the car, you have to put all those effort to take the windshield mount off to put it away. By the way, put it away every time you leave the car unattended-- please.
Thanks to this wonderful accessory for my camera, I have yet to miss a picture due to dead batteries! I attend airshows that run 6+ hours and thanks to this BG my camera keeps on clickin'! One thing I truly love about the BG is the fact it has a battery holder that accepts AA batteries so that even if my canon batteries die, I can ALWAYS find cheap AA's. Also, the AA batteries last incredibly long with the camera, nearly as long as the batteries that come with this grip.Also, don't even consider paying the extra $$ for the Canon battery grip. It is exactly the same thing, but with the word "canon" printed on it.
This was my first TiVo box, and it was the reason I fell in love with TiVo. What's not to love about a device that lets you watch what you want to watch when you want to watch it? That lets you program in keywords like "Robin Williams" or "autism" and lets you know when Robin Williams will be on Letterman or The View will be discussing autism? What's not to love about a box that will automatically record your programs for you? TiVo is the best!But this box is getting old and will be almost useless come February 2009 when all signals go digital. As is it can only get the programs from my other TiVo box that weren't recorded in HD. It will work with a converter, but I don't know how well. So definitely get a TiVo box, but I recommend a more advanced one. TiVo rocks!____________________Added on in July 2009As expected, this box is now useless for recording over-the-air broadcasts, even with a converter box. The most it can do is allow you to pause and rewind live shows, as well as take advantage of a few features, like CNET reviews that can be downloaded to the box if you have high-speed Internet. TiVo is still great, but this model is so out-of-date as to make it useless.
The zumo arrived in a timely fashion and works great. We use it every time we ride our motorcycle.
Excellent pair of speakers for auxiliary use, they're in my bathroom ceiling, connected to my main entertainment system. Easy to install, great sound.
Unlike some of the other people (idiots) that reviewed this item, I found it to be exactly what I ordered. 4 giga bites of picture storage for my new Sony DSC-H50. Believe me, it is more than enough storage for a digital camera, almost overkill.
Great Headphones for the children. I bought it for my 2 year old son for a long flight trip and he loves it. Its seems they are not breakable (unless someone wants to cut it with a sharp tool :) and are light weight. My son uses it with ipod videos and portable dvd player. He knows that these are his headphones and so, they are very special. Very good quality.
Simply put, I received the battery, charged it, installed it in my MD-10 and immediately my Nikon D700 battery charge indicator started blinking, while indicating no charge for the battery pack.
I bought this a few years ago, and it was really a dated product then, more so now! Poor resolution screen (sucks), unreliable "auto transfer" from compact flash cards, poor battery life, BUT it will store your files for you. Not something I would recommend, something I only use in shear desperation!!!
It's called a classic for a reason... it never goes wrong... i'm still in love with it
This webcam does not work well with windows xp,(Home and Professional) and windows 2000. Software given is old and outdated.whole package is not worth for money.Logitech is much better in quality. Stand is really a pain.Moreover technical assistance and other customer service are really bad. Will Never buy again from creative. Company sucks.
I also just had to try one out for myself. What a piece of junk! I'm no iPod lover, but this thing pales in comparison. I felt like I was carrying around a sony walkman. The fake click wheel took me by surprise as it's just simple buttons. The software and store r simply ridiculous. Almost impossible to use. CRASH- CRASH CRASH. you can forget about syncing this thing. The battery life is terrible with WiFi on. Which brings up the next point. I found the WiFi useless as nobody I know in their right mind will ever buy one! I gave it a week and sent it back.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!
Nice product, does exactly what I expected.The cable connected an old AirPort WIFI to the AVR sound system via Optical cable for iTunes remote music broadcast. Controlled with my iPod Touch Remote (free).The cable is very well made, near Monster cable quality (Apple quality) at Radio Shack clearance $.High end WIFI optical cable sound system under $100 total!!
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.
I didn't purchase this product at Amazon, but I am very pleased with the product. I wish it had a couple of extra cable channels, but the unit does what it is suppose to and the open design allows air flow from all sides which is a plus.
I was very impressed with this system. I nomally use systems costing around five to eight hundred dollars, and this one actually worked without any noise or interference. One of the nice surprises, is that it worked also with a Audio-Technica T68 wireless system, allowing the use of a high quality hand-held mike as well. I would recommnend this to anyone looking for a back-up or first time system.
I purchased JetFlash V10, 4gb about a month and a half ago. It has simply never worked. Transcend will not honor the "Lifetime" warrantee (they actually will not even return my emails or faxes). The Amazon seller will not take the item back, it was just a waste of money. I will never buy a Transcend product again.
This cover is pretty and durable. It is easy to flip open to read and it magnetically closes. The price was right. I saw the same type of covers at the B&N store for $35-$50.
After using a Foley mill and a sieve to strain raspberries last summer, I was thrilled to get the B to B Food Strainer for Christmas. We thawed some raspberries frozen last summer. We used the optional berry screen.Three quarts of berries in about 5 minutes got us the 4.5 cups of juice needed to make jelly!The unit seems well made, except for the plastic cup on the waste output. It probably won't last long.We were particularly impressed that the instruction booklet includes a spare parts list for ordering replacement parts.
I have an ASUS DVR Lightscribe drive and out of the 10 DVDs I was able to burn the label correctly on 1 (one) of them! Most of the others could not be recognized as lightscribe media by the drive and software. The rest burned swirls on the label surface as if there is a registration mark that is not seen correctly by the drive.I have some HP CD lightscribe media that I easily burned in between making coasters with the Memorex diskc, so I feel confident that it is the media, not the drive.Big thumbs down.
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.
I have an iPod Nano, and it is a really great product by Apple. I have never had an Apple computer before though. I heard they are great. My HP notebook is having problems with the harddrive and harddisk, so HP sucks. I have had the computer for 6 months and it is so slow. I will probably get an Apple. The good thing about this product is it has a larger harddrive and memory than my HP. My computer was $1,100 for less everything!!goods about this product+ large harddrive 40GB+ large memory 512MB+ Sharp screen and full color+ easy to find icons such as iTunes and Internet+ light weightbads about this product- only a 12" screen (should be at least 14" for the price)- it is white, so it will get dirty and dusty quickly- you have to buy a mouse if you don't want to use the one on the computerA few things could have been made better on this product, but everything else is excellent!
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!
If you've read the previous review(s) by Mike Armstong, please disregard his comments. This is a great calculator for the CFA exam (from someone that has passed all 3 levels on the first try...with ease!). If you are getting different answers with the same input please see inclosed manual entitled &quot;USER ERROR.&quot; This is NOT possible (if you understand how calculators are made and work) unless that particular calculator is broken OR you have yet to master the 'BGN' and 'END' functions of the calculator (for example). The previous reviewer should learn to read the manual, otherwise the CFA is the least of your problems....
El equipo lleg&oacute; completo en un buen empaque. Su instalaci&oacute;n es sumamente f&aacute;cil. El CB emite un sonido de recepcion alto y claro. Excelente compra a un buen precio.
I have two different AudioQuest mini cables for connecting audio devices from computers. Cables in the back of my computers lead a hard life and the AudioQuest are the only mini ones I've found that can stand up to being stretched and crunched. The RCA connectors are just tight enough without being too tight, and the phone plug does not fall out.
this prodcut was more than I expected it to be. Great product for the small price.
I purchased this router to replace an older router that had started giving me a bit of trouble. The new router connected right away and I only had to configure a couple of simple settings on the router configuration page. Uses newer 802.11n Draft protocol, which seems more robust and definitely faster than 802.11b. I get a strong signal all the way across the house, with no dropouts or flaky connections.
Upsides: This Mp3 player is very portable. The small design is great to have in your pant pockets, sweatshirt, or backpack. The hold switch is nice to have and you don't have to worry about accidentally clicking it. This player lasted me about a year and a half for $20.00. I consider that pretty good. You do not need ITunes for this!Downsides: Letters can rub off easily. The case, though small and durable, can still look like garbage. Mine closely resembles the stuff. Audiobooks would occasionally put the last tracks first, but this was not to much of a problem since it would only be 2 tracks. When mine finally went, it was the play button. It got stuck inside of the player. It just eventually happened. I did have a couple problems with it turning off when I was playing music but this only happened about 5 times.I never got the chance to use the voice recorder or FM radio.With 30+ mins of music or audiobook being played daily for over a year I consider this player worth buying if you are strapped for cash.
This mount fits easily on my mountain bike and hold the GPS safely without fear of it falling off.
I'm not the easiest person to please and this clock FAR exceeds my expectations. It has the most beautiful design, is VERY easy to use, and has all kinds of adjustability. The sound quality is excellent for a $100 radio and it has 2 alarms, very practical. The atomic clock is pretty trick, I have not had any of the problems of some of the other reviews, so I consider myself lucky. You have the ability to turn the illumination ALL the way down, which is pretty nice when you're sensitive to the light at night like I am. I can't say enough about this thing. It's got to be one of the nicest choices out there, and a super value for what you get.I am VERY, VERY pleasd so far.
I bought these because standard ear buds either fall out of my ear or are very uncomfortable when worn for more than 10 minutes. I have neither problem with these. They're very comfortable with either the small or medium plugs. My biggest gripe is the cord length. The left side is super short and the right side is super long. Why not just a normal "Y" shape? Since the cord hangs from the left side and not in the middle, I find that the left bud gets yanked out on a regular basis. My only other problem (a tiny one, really) is the case. You can't protect the buds and the cord at the same time. I have a pair of Sony E828 cheapies and they have an awesome case that winds the cord up and the buds rest in the middle, so the whole thing is protected. Those two problems aren't big deals to me, though. I just hope that by the time mine wear out, Sony will have re-vamped them.
I bought the product and it was working great for 1.5 months and still works with the exception of the fact that I can't use my remote from my bedroom now. I have to go into the other room and change the TV. I called the company and I have to send the transmitter, receiver and the IR Mouse back (AT MY COST). They said they could have it up to 2 weeks. They will try to repair it and if not, they will replace. This is all good but I am a bit miffed by the fact that I have to incur the cost of shipping when it is clearly their defect. And, that I have to go without TV in my bedroom (sad I know) because of their defect. I wish they were more accomodating but alas they aren't and I am at their mercy.Will update after the unit is fixed.So, I did send it back at my cost and they fixed and it is still working so I am happy with that.
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 got this Radio / MP3 Media Player in January 2009.After I received it, I filled the 2 GB of space with music.Not long thereafter I noticed that the media player would reset or lock every time it started playing some songs (I suspect WMA files).After that, I stopped using the MP3 Player feature alltogether and only used it's radio and voice recording features.You can also download pictures into it, albeit using a special software which converts the files to a smaller size which can be viewed on the player's screen.Getting the software to work was very tricky, because you have to know which option to select after you plug the player to your PC.The battery stopped working (after being fully charged it discharged completely after 2 minutes) in 2 and a half years.All in all, I'm not too dissatisfied with this product due to its very low price.I would still be satisfied if the battery wouldn't have died on me.
The 3.5&#34; external disk drive just arrived (a day ahead of schedule), but so far has been unable to read disks created with WIN98. I get a message saying that the disk is not formatted and offering to do that for me. I've not yet begun all the plugging-and- replugging and searching for drivers, but I am mighty put out that the device doesn't do its one simple task without requiring a lot of troubleshooting. If any other user has encountered and resolved this issue, I'd be grateful to hear about it.
The most important thing about these phones is that theyre cheap and the sound quality is really good. i use them at the gym and they block out a ton of sound, so i don't have to have the volume cranked up, and they sound really good.the downside is the way the wires join, where the two strands come down from each ear to meet up to the main line. It's slightly offset- one of the individual phone wires is much shorter than the other. So rather than hanging down from your face evenly, all the weight of the rest of the wire hangs from the ear with the shorter side. If you're just holding still, like sitting on an airplane, it's not a big deal. But moving around at the gym, i feel like the short side is constantly getting tugged and that ear bud pulled out of my ear. very annoying.my solution was to tape the "trunk line" of the wire part way up the longer side phone wire, so it now hangs evenly. problem more or less solved. but still annoying. i don't understand what the advantage of the offset is supposed to be.I would buy these again however. Overall, good value.
I have Bose wave radio/CD players in all my homes. When looking for a system for another room, I found this at a fraction of the cost. I am thoroughly satisfied, would recommend it without hesitation, and, in fact, have already purchased a second Panasonic Micro system.
Nice little holder for the Nano, but if you use it while you work out or sweat, forget this one. Mine smells like a high school locker room after a couple of months of use while running. I have tried gently hand washing it to get the odor out, and the clear screen cover came loose when it got wet, plus the material still stinks. This is a waste of money and Apple should be ashamed selling this.
I purchased the RS130 headset for a Christmas present for my husband. Not sure how receptive he would be so I rolled the dice. The gamble paid off...he loves them! I purchased the RS130 over the RS140 because I was not sure about the differences and for our use, it has certainly been a good choice. I believe the RS140 are considered a closed system where as the RS130 are open. He agrees, it's nice for him to still be able to hear me somewhat and wouldn't have needed the complete noise cancelling feature of the 140's.As I read in many reviews, the main reason for me considering purchasing the headset was the volume my husband (48 years old)watches TV. If certain movies were on, he would literally run me out of the room and then become aggravated (humm...sound familar, ladies?). He is very particular with his electronics so again I simply took a chance.Set up was easy and he allowed the headset to charge overnight as recommended which I couldn't believe! He mention the manual was virtually worthless so he simply used his own knowledge of electronics etc to connected through the cable box verses directly to the TV so that he can listen at "HIS" volume and me at mine. The first Sunday morning he had them, I rolled over in bed at nearly 10:30 am with the house completely quiet. Confused for a minute, only to walk in the family room to see him in his recliner watching the new Bruce Willis Diehard movie (another Christmas present) with a smile on his face! Unbelievable!Our house is prox. 3600 sq feet with a fairly open floor plan and he moves all over without any problems. The headset is very comfortable and he has no problem wearing them for an extended period of time. After 25 years of marriage, two kids now in college to hear him say..."This was one of the best presents I have ever gotten!" is a true testamate in itself therefore I would HIGHLY recommend!
Hi everybody !I spent approximately more than 20 hours in the net reading all the comments in several newsgroups and gathering all reviews and test information I could get for a palm with a colour display. Finally after some sleepless nights and in spite of all complains, I decided to buy a Palm m505.First of all: the display is fine. I do really like it ! I have no problems with it. IMHO it is relaxing to look on a screen like this one (after sitting in front of a computers screen the whole day long). NB: I am from Gernamy, so I got a m505 assembled in Hungary.I am very satisfied with that new toy. Especially I do like its small and slim size, the very high quality standard of the housing and the very long battery life time (with backlight off), while sitting outside in the garden and playing chess ... :-)). Great !But I have noticed some issues, I would like to mention here:- I saw a very strange behaviour using some backlight utilities on the m505. Some of them make the display flashing periodically, when the palm is powered off! Yes you are reading right! This happens every 60 seconds, exactly when the internal clock switches to a new minute. I found out, that the only utility which does not do so is the BacklightOn.prc, 827 byte. All other programms I have tried (505LightOn.prc, 17619 byte; Backlight.prc, 1981 byte, Keep_Lit_Hack.prc, 1336 byte) make the display flashing. Has anybody else seen such an efffect like this ?- An other point: some people wrote in their reviews, that it is difficult to get the m505 out of the cradle. It is true. And the noise it makes is really suspicious. I tought this can&#8216;t be healthy for the material and I worried about the lifetime of the hole mechanism. Because of this, I put very carefully a little grease (using a needle) onto the metal clips of the cradle and a very small amout onto their counterparts on the palm itself. What a difference ! Now it slides very soft, smooth and easy in and out (!) off the cradle. Very simple, but what an improvement !- The display scratches very easily. Some people suggested to use commercial plastic protection films. Because I had none of this layers, but was very eager to play with the palm immediately when it arrived, I used a liquid hard-wax to make the display more mar-resistant. Check it out, it works very well. No micro scratches any more and the stylus slides much better on the display. But after applying the hard-wax you should not use a micro-fiber duster to remove finger prints from the display, because this removes the hard-wax coating too.- Last but not least I saw that the unit becomes slow after running the GConsole (PalmConsoleDemo130.prc, version 1.3, 24155 byte). After haveing run this software once, the screen refresh is noticeable slower. This becomes clearly obviously when you power on the plam. After a soft reboot all is fine again. So this is not a big problem, but it took me some time to find out what software was responsible for this decrease of performance.If somebody likes to write me his experience, please address your comments to Klaus@Dr-Siemon.deBest greetings Klaus
Got radio for granddaughter and she says its perfect and she loves it!! Shipped in only three days...it almost came as I was ordering it!
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 was my first fm transmitter. Definitely a little painful to use. The signal was generally good in my primary vehicle. I listen to audio books and every time I hit a bump, it would reset back to the beginning. Do not purchase this if your cigarette lighter socket turns off when you shut off the car. This was a problem for me. I would have to reset the station and which chapter I was on each time. It was okay for the price but I really do recommend spending a couple of extra dollars and getting the SoundFly SD or similar.
I have the black version of this case and the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1TB external hard drive with the connector attached fits absolutely perfectly.
This cord is very good for using on corded phones, especially if you have a power outage during a storm or some other catastrophe. You're able to carry your corded phone throughout each room in your home.
I first had trouble with this because I guess my SD Card was locked and I couldn't get the maps on it so I went with their 128 mb card. I put NJ, NY & PA on it (the states I was travelling within) and it worked well.PROS:1. Lots of locations nearby such as restaurants, shopping, gas etc.2. Recalculates route fairly quickly3. If it loses satellite feed, it gains it back fairly quickly4. Automatically changes the color scheme for daylight/night time to make it easier to read.5. Very light weight and not bulky6. Touch screen very simple and very easy to look at.7. Speaking voice was clear and easy to understand.CONS:1. Suction cup not the best. It fell a few times but thankfully it's light so it only falls on the dashboard and then you just stick it back on.2. During one of my turns, I had to wait on a red light when it told me to turn...and by the time I turned it sorta lost direction and had to recalculate itself (but did that fairly quickly.)3. DO NOT USE SHORTEST DISTANCE always use FASTEST ROUTE. For some reason the Shortest Distance one will get you god knows where so never use that :)People complained about the visibility of the screen in bright sun, but frankly that is only like that if you have the sun directly shining on it. I was wearing sunglasses and I could see perfectly where I was going so don't listen to that. The only way you'd get a horrible glare is if you decide to drive through a desert. No GPS is perfect to be honest. I always have back up directions so I can follow signs in case I lose sattelite etc. NO one should ever rely 100% on GPS, however it will make your life easier if in the case you are lost trying to figure out where you are on a 4 x 4 foot paper map. =)*Update* 1/2/2007 - After using this device for about a month I can say it isn't the most reliable thing. A GPS is a GPS so if you need SOMETHING nice get this however always have backup maps. This has led me into 1 way streets and opposing traffic on more than 1 occasion. When you get lost it keeps saying TURN LEFT TURN LEFT TURN LEFT and when you're panicking all that does is irritate the hell out of you @_@;;
XP/Win7 doesn't know how to get the driver, find dekcell web said work till XP, not driver available for download.Don't buy!
I use the DigiPower charger and DigiPower AA batteries to power my Nikon strobes, both primary and slave unitsDigiPower DPS-3000+ 3-Hour AA/AAA Rechargeable Battery Kit with 4 AA 2700 mAh Batteries and Car Charger. Slaves typically have to remain on constantly for long periods of time and the power drain on them is high. My DigiPower chargers and batteries perform without a hitch and bring everything back to full charge in short order, usually less than a hour.
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
Good to be able to receive this tape for my Brother P-Touch in the mail and....for a good price!!!
Highly recommended. I bought two of these. They work fine on my 46" Sony 1080P LCD. Snug fit. Since the plugs are not oversized, they fit nicely behind my low-profile wall mount. The order was delivered ahead of schedule - even during the Christmas rush.
This cable works fine with my Nano but no sound when connected w/ my IPhone.
If you add a 62mm circular polarizer you just did your first step into professional photograpy.
Very good design with base and on-off switch, excellent sound and very sensitive too. 10 of 10 my qualification, the price is good to.
Got this router because it ran linux. I got DD-WRT, a third party firmware and got it hooked up using WDS. I'm very satisfied because I have more wireless coverage in my house and I didn't have to spend $100 on a wireless adapter. Plus it's faster wired and have 3 more ports for products I need to hook up in the future; maybe a PS3 perhaps? Couldn't complain!
I bought a new LG LD520 LCD TV and somehow lost the remote within 3 days. I decided to buy this remote as a cheap replacement with the potential to use it on other devices as I build my home theater environment.1. This remote was very easy to program - the instructions were on the very first page and the last code for LG/Goldstar (8209) seemed to work best with my TV. There is definitely some loss of functionality here and since I lost my original remote, the learning capability was useless to me. As long as I can change the channel, volume, change inputs and access the menu, I was happy - and it does all of that.2. The remote is a little thick at the bottom (about 1 - 1.5 inches.) If you're like me, you hold the remote at the bottom and unfortunately, this is bad design. It feel MUCH more comfortable holding the remote in the reverse direction so I don't understand why they made it so thick at the bottom.3. Requires 2 AA batteries which it didn't include.In conclusion, it does what it claimed it would and at a great price. I would recommend this for anyone needing to replace a remote for the LD520 with good functionality without the ability to use the learning function.
I have used these before. Just got another 100S.No complaints. Could have given 5 stars actually.If you feel longevity might be an issue ...look for discs that promise you more.... Try the ones made in Japan.Excellent for giveaways.
Good product; excellent price....win win!Especially since the AT&T; store wanted $50 for the same battery. It works, it charges, it holds a charge. You can't ask more than that can you?
It took me a while to figure this out. I thought perhaps the battery was expired, especially since there was no red light on the remote when I clicked it. Turns out this remote's light doesn't light up. Here's the easy way to success ...Use the Shooting Mode menu to CHANGE THE SHOOTING MODE &lt;from either Single or Continuous or 10Second self-timer> to 2S Remote (two seconds) or immediate Remote -- there's an icon that looks like your remote. Remember to press OK to make this temporary change. (this change holds until you turn off your camera)Go to the CUSTOM SETTING MENU and select REMOTE ON DURATION ... from there, you tell the camera how long to be responsive to the remote (indicate whether you'll be using the remote for the next 1, 5, 10, or 15 minutes). Remember to press OK.Get in front of the camera (lens cap removed already) and POINT the remote to the IR receiver on the front of the camera. SMILE and CLICK the remote button ... it will take the shot immediately or after two seconds (depending on what you specified).REMEMBER that the shooting mode goes back to the previous setting when you turn off the camera; you'll need to change the Shooting Mode again next time you want to take a photo via the remote.
Save your money order something else. How can a AC cord not work on anything? Weird, Shaking my head , dang
I bought this calculator because I am reviewing for a CFA exam. I have been reading the manual for 6 hours and I still cant make head or tails of it. If I didnt need this $h177y PITA to take the exam, I'd torch it. My review schedule has been screwed up by this. I'm going to go postal!
When I received my package it was just as expected. Brand new item works great! No problems hooking it up. Great buy
Good cable at a decent price. I would have selected a shorter one but this is what was available and it works well. I reccomend it.
A favorite pastime is to visit audiovideophile stores and listen to home theater set-ups. Well the prices are coming down. No longer the $15K or more set-ups. At least until I get a large plasma screen or something. I bought a mere 32&quot; Toshiba HD TV and I realized the sound fell short of what it could be. Oddly, I saw demo'ed at Sam's Club a Nakamichi SoundSpace 8.5 speaker system (with A-V receiver-DVD player). The whole set-up was totally impressive. When the price dropped further, I couldn't resist.This system is now set-up with 5 satellite speakers and TWO sub-woofers plus the electronics. This have been beautifully designed components (and compact). I don't think I could enjoy the sound any more in a theater -- I know I wouldn't. The only thing now lacking is a huge screen. The sound and spaciousness of 5.1 audio is impressive. I've listened to &quot;Return of the King&quot;, &quot;Kill Bill, Vol. 1&quot;, and &quot;Terminator 3&quot;. The exploitation of the dimensionalty is simply awesome. The sharpness of the sound is impressive. I just finished adjusting the system for time delays based on positions of the speakers (manual is very clear and straight-forward) and even my ears heard (and felt) improvements. I found that my old DVDs had new life and interest. It's difficult to tell whether it is the sound alone, or the quality of the DVD player that is part of SS8.5 that made such a difference.I do not have perfect pitch or especially good ears, but the experience of this system is remarkable. My family has been wowed by the set-up. Sounds on the discs are momentarily mistaken for real sounds in the room. In &quot;Kill Bill&quot;, breaking glass sounds like real breaking glass. Together with the increasing cable offerings available in HDTV, many new choices are appearing. These do not have the impact of the DVDs that I've played, but nevertheless well executed.I am one VERY satisfied Nakamichi customer.
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.
These Fuji DDS-4 20/40 tapes are excellent for small business and home networks alike. We are replacing the current Fuji tapes with new ones after over a year of service. Each tape has performed at least 70 backups and still remain error free. These are not the most exciting products to purchase on earth but when a system goes down these tapes are priceless.
Purchased supposedly new and price was cheaper than anywhere else. Card contained existing files and could not delete them. Basically was of no use. Returned to Amazon and recieved full purchase price.
This is an excellent product! It has an extremely great picture quality. I would definately recommend it to any one looking for a webcam that's mid range on the price scale. It's a great camera!
The Griffin 9501 itrip transmitter, is a great buy. Compared to much of the competition its relatively inexpensive, once you find the most efficient channel for your area, it works like a charm; no static. The combined charger is great because, its annoying only being able to charge your ipod on your computer, now you can listen and charge at the same time. I would fully recommend this product to anyone looking for a cool, simple gadget gift or just a little somthing for themselves.
love it!!! works great, no more chasing mouse around desk. My kids would rather chase the mouse and do not care for it, i am older and wiser
I am a bicycle commuter and ride almost exclusively on roads and paved trails. This bike mount works great for that! I can't tell how it would hold up in the vibrations of off-roading, but this week I took a nasty spill on an ice patch, the bike went flying - and the eTrex stayed firmly connected to the bike through all that.I am using it with a eTrex Venture HC, using the screw-on clip that came with the GPSr (the battery cover that comes with this handlebar mount does not fit the Venture HC). Works like a charm!
I was hoping for something to repair the small coaxial cable on a broken CB radio antenna. This was supposed to work for the number on the cable, but I guess there are two sizes with the same number RG56. This was intended for the common larger size, but I was able to peel back to expose enough shielding material to poke into the connector and wrap with electrical tape to make it work! Nothing wrong with the product.
This has gotta be THE worst drive I have ever used in my whole entire life! 48x! Yeah right! More like 16x or so... I tried using it to rip a CD using AudioCatalyst, and the DAE (Digital Audio Extraction) is only 10x, and slower sometimes! Loud as h*ll too... Sounds like a plane taking off when spinning up. DON'T BUY!
I bought this for my D7000 even though I have the wired cable release. This unit is small and works well. Why did I buy it even though I had the wired release? If the camera is shooting tethered to a laptop then you can still fire the camera with this remote as the camera's port is being used by the tethered cable.
The Pioneer plasma TV engine is the best in the industry. But they stopped making TVs (they license the technology) over a year ago. Prices actually went up as the last units were sold. I was looking for the last model year 5020, and when I searched Amazon this 5010 came up mixed in with 5020s. I did not notice the difference, and bought this prior-year model instead by mistake. It is fine for when it was made, but lacks many of the features, plus an inferior black level, compared to the 5020. So don't buy this one, buy the 5020 if you can find any left.
This was just what I needed....a simple, economical way to get a cpu up off the floor. An added bonus is that this device allows full air flow around the cpu to prevent overheating.
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.
Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThis router is everything I wanted. My wireless HP laptop and wireless HP printer are working perfectly with this product. It was recommended to me by my nephew and I am glad I took his advice.
The product worked as expected and very well. I had used similar products in Australia as well as Ireland and the UK. Spain and Portugal have many motorways and well developed highways. The device took me along the best routes for city to city travel. Having a map and a mental template helps for dealing with ambiguities about routes and instructions.One caveat relates to some of the cities in Spain and Portugal where there are complexities and changes due to street closures. Sometimes you have to try a map only approach, but if you find yourself in the same spot over and over and are not making progress, try a map or calling the destination and getting clarification about location.
If you buy the nuvi 275T new, it comes with an auto plug-in that also has the FM receiver. No need for this extra plug unless you want a back-up.
over all i like this mp3 player, but i hear less than usual in one ear piece.
I was quite happy with these earphones, if you don't get them pushed into your ear far enough you won't get the quality sound, if you're wanting to go cheap and still get good sound, this is it.
I've had this voice recorder for over a year now and I can't say enough about how wonderful it is -- not just for recording voice (in combination with the Olympus stereo microphone), but also for recording live classical music concerts -- I'm just amazed at how good the sound quality is, for such a tiny, lightweight device. It's incredible! I can't recommend it highly enough.
I am currently using this product with 100 percent confidence in the middle east. The feature that sets this unit apart from others that I have used in the past is it`s extreme sensitivity. This unit will track satellites where others loose position. Even when indoors or in a very substatial vehicle this unit still tracks. This unit actually tracks better than some of the (issued equipment) without an external antenna. Keep in mind that you must add maps that include data for various road ways however, it has been very convienent for me to use this device (as is). I would recomend this device to anyone who needs a versatile, accurate, and highly mobile GPS unit. Also the observed battery life has been very good so far. For my needs I can imagine having a better performing product.
Perhaps this category of transmitter works in a rural or suburban environment. In a city, NYC to be specific, it is unusable. There are no locations on the FM dial which do not have static.
I have the clear one, very sturdy, great buy for the price, my camera is well protected in it.I got one for each of my family members! :)
The Pinnacle Systems video capture device I bought last year was totally useless from day one - a dead loss. This HP unit, once it was hooked up and the software loaded, worked from the start. Eureka! Of particular interest to people who, like me, have rare or unusual items on laserdisc that may never show up on DVD, is that it will indeed capture video from a laserdisc player. I used the S-video connection for the picture and RCA connectors for the audio. This is important to know because I called HP customer support before buying mine specifically to find this out. After talking to a couple of people in what I assume is some country in the far East, and being on hold for a total of about 25 minutes, I was told that the DC4000 wouldn't work on laserdisc transfers. But something about the way they explained it suggested to me that they weren't really sure, and I suspect that the info HP supplied them to parrot back to inquiring customers didn't address the question at all and they had to improvise their (wrong) answer. Way to go, HP! Anyway, for those who are interested in this application, I can tell you that it does work. I won't suggest that a transfer of a 2 hour film is going to look quite as good as the original laserdisc source, but it does look noticeably better than a VHS copy. Also I'd say that the DC4000 is particularly worthwhile for transferring old VHS tapes, as they tend to deteriorate a little more every year that you keep them, and the two or three that I've copied look reasonably close to the original source. As I understand it, commercially produced DVDs have dual layers for twice the data capacity, as opposed to the one recording surface that recordable DVDs have, which is why they never look as good as the professionally produced product. Nevertheless, this is a very cool item to have, and I'd say that the few discs I've produced so far look better than most homebrewed discs you'd get from eBay sellers or internet entrepreneurs.
By removing the product from the box and follow the recommendations of the instruction manual, I realized that the device did not care and also did not carry the battery, or does not work. And until this day did not work.So I can not include an review of the product.
Audio has loud low frequency hum that overpowers your voice on recordings. I installed the unit on 2 different PC's, tried it with XP, Vista and Windows 7. Same result on all.The video works, but the audio is completely worthless. Guess I got what I paid for.
This is a good HDMI cable at a great price. Granted the more expensive HDMI typically have thicker jackets, these HDMI's work well for the purpose they are meant to serve.
I'm new to the SLR family of photography and have much to learn. I primarily shoot homebrew construction projects pertaining to Amateur Radio antenna and mast design. The Opteka 52mm Close-Up Lense set was just what I needed for cataloguing integral connections for future reference. My thanks to 47th Street Photo for their excellent customer service.
This tape is a excellent product and it sticks very well, i recommend this product, easy to load and looks good
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 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!
Non of the retail stores had a machine with these features. It's incrdibly hard to find a player that will play MP3 disks and which has the timer features this TEAC model does. In that respect it is exactly what I was looking for. I also like the heavy base tone and am not sure I would mess with it if I could. I would prefer a manual door rather than the motorized door (which works fine) and it would be nice if it played multiple disks so I could load it up with non-MP3 disks when that urge struck. If you buy or check out books on MP3 disks from the library, this is just what you are looking for. Set the timer, fluff your pillow, and let it put you to sleep. It's relatively easy to go back the the next night and find the last track you remember.
We have a basic extensive system set up with a Yamaha HTR-5760 7.1 receiver, 2 x E90 towers, EC25 center channel, and a pair of E30 rear speakers. This sub is the perfect complement to anyone's component home audio system. It excells in music and movie experiences, and the variable crossover and volume is great to custom tune to each situation. I cannot think of a better sub for the price on the market. It truly carries a great smooth sound not found in smaller subwoofers, and is easily capable of pressurizing standard size rooms. I am extremely pleased with this product and recommend it to anyone who doesn't have the thousand to drop on the ones that the "number driven" stores try to sell. A must buy...
I am so disappointed with this product. It has so many great features and I was very excited to purchase it. I have spent hours trying to get it to print in color (even purchased new cartridges and performed all maintenance items) and it still does not print in color. The scanning process is quirky and repeats the scan so that I end up with multiple scans of the same item. The Canon web site is not helpful. I could not even locate this item on the web site. I am so frustrated that I will never buy Canon again. I had HP for many years and different models and never had a problem. I switched to Canon because of what seemed to be better features. What a waste of money.
I had high hopes since I have used their DVD-R's previously. The first disc had scratches and was damaged. It was also dirty with many particles present on the surface as well. The next few discs also were dirty. The product was returned to Amazon.
We bought this item for a family trip to Disney World. It fits my Canon Rebel XTi with the lens attached and has plenty of room for another lens and peripherals. The top portion held wallets, keys, an extra shirt, baby wipes, maps, suntan lotion, and other theme park necessities. We felt that the bag had enough room for us to enjoy the park with this being our only bag used (no purse or diaper bag).It is very comfortable to wear. The shoulder straps are well padded and the bag overall distributes the weight well. Also, this bag does not look like the typical camera bag, which is good for security reasons. We looked at many other bags, including the Adventure 6, but I'm glad we stuck with the Adventure 7.
I needed to replace an old Brookstone shower radio so I look online Amazon for the reviews of other products. This one had good reviews and for good reason. Sound is clear and sharp and the battery lasts. What else can you want.
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.
Got this for my desk at work - nice that you can plug your MP3 player in, and also have the option for CD's or the radio. Wanted music and a clock, and works great for both, and doesn't take up much room. Adequate sound quality for my desk area.
We received a lemon printer. The printer has typically been good, but the printer we received did not work. We have recently contacted the seller to send the printer back to their store for a refund. The seller did respond and approved for us to send it back to his store.
i am VERY satisfied with this product! perfect size even for my 14.1 in dell 1405 and the design is awesome. cant complain about the price either!
I run both Linux and XP. My wireless connection works with both.I got just what I wanted and in a timely manner.
My lightly used HP All-in-One refused to print and I needed to find a replacement quickly. This model was listed on several comparison sites as good value for the money. I'm very happy with the print quality and the scan quality is better than I expected.
Good quality and gauge of wire. I linked two of these for a key-less entry system and was able to release the clips and remove the female spades, this made it possible to cut off excess wire and solder closer to the spade for a very clean install.
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.
We ordered 3 of the Sony Bravia Theater Systems. The first one was for my brother-in-law and worked just fine although it came w/ a dented sub-woofer. The second one was for our family and after my husband ran all the wires and put up the speakers we turned on the system and all we got was a blue flash on our screen. We called Sony directly and after some trouble shooting, they told us it was defective and needed to be sent in for service. Since it was new, I returned it to Amazon and they sent us the third as replacement. Before we ran the wires I connected the system and it did the same thing. Again, Sony said we had a defective unit. Amazon was great at handling the whole thing. We returned the unit, got a refund and are waiting to buy another system.
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.
These really are solid earphones. They've given me great sound whenever I call upon them to do so. My only real complaint is the fact that they don't stay in my ears as well as I would like. There are times that I must have to readjust the buds to continue listening. If there is any movement like this, the sound quality changes, as can be expected. You also kind of have to jam these into your ear for them to fit like I think they're supposed to. Overall, pretty good product. Great for its price.
I had serious doubts about paying $15 for this thing. Having received it and used it, I can say it is invaluable on long hikes and/or climbs. The shame is on Garmin for not including this thing as a standard feature. They are already sticking you for hundreds of dollars for purchasing a GPS unit, then several more dollars if you want maps on your new GPS unit. They shouldn't nickle and dime the customer to get the equipment to have attachments that should be included in the box when the product is purchased.
This cabled worked perfectly for me. I used it to connect my computer to my TV. The only thing I would watch out for is to make sure you get the right kind of DVI connector, as there are a few different kinds.
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
Easy to install and go. However, within a year, the battery life is less than 30 minutes. Connectivity within the device is poor - causing the device to quit working, and have to go to charging station to reset and start working again.Therefore, it works for a while, but the connection is poor so it's not really a great buy.
This is a good TV and i like it but the shipment is poorThis 100 lb TV only ship by one person and need my girlfriend help to carry it to my home....This is non-sense...
I tried getting this from BH Photo and it was put on backorder for months. I went to Amazon.com and got this item in days and cheaper. It works great. It's not always getting parts for an older printer but from now on I will go to Amazon first. They found a 1st class vender for me. Thanks!!!!
So far this is working well. I mostly use it in conjunction with the Trent batery charger, and keep this cord in the Trents small carry bag.I use an Otterbox Defender case and the Defenders charging port access is to narow to accept this without filing down the first 1/8" of length of the right & left sides a bit less than 1/8" deep, mostly or almost exclusively rounding the corners, which I did. It still locks in place as designed, and releases with the 2 squeeze buttons on the sides.The cord on this is not heavy duty / durable so I will be careful about bending the ends and fatiguing the internal copper wires.
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!
My first hard drive was a 20MB mech I installed in a homebuilt 20MHz 80386 box. It could hold every floppy I owned. Wow! At that time we talked about terabyte devices holding the Library of Congress. Now, terabyte storage is well within reach for the average user. How times have changed.I'm happy with the "WD My Book" and haven't had any problems so far. It connected easily to my laptop and desktop. The case is attractive and the front LED is surprisingly informative. The book-oid design actually works, and the rubber feet (integrated into the "cover" of the book) keep it from sliding around. For best performance use Firewire or USB 2.0! I'm limited to USB 1.0 on one box and it's actually slower than my network. In any case, if you're backing up your big ol' 120GB drive expect to run some overnite file copy sessions. I plan to use it for a media library, but haven't had time to read the blogs on the latest Linux Media Server release.
I enjoy that I can get a closer shot now. Its quality is good. I am happy with the purchase
Purchased my first unit and was forced to exchange it due to a defective speaker...Despite all the hype surrounding this unit, I found it to be a huge disappointment. The unit suffers from a number of engineering flaws, the most frustrating being a CD track search that will only scan in 13-second increments (did it on both units) AND that remains muted during the search.FM reception is extremely erratic particularly in urban areas, changing drastically from day to night, and seeming to only receive powerhouse FM broadcasters, poor selectivity and lots of images rendering it useless for lower-powered local stations; the use of the power cord as the FM antenna is a huge design flaw. AM reception is also poor due to the lack of a ferrite rod antenna, this unit again relying on the power cord for reception. Sound quality is quite nice for the size.Overall a huge disappointment, needs to go back to the drawing board. Buy a Tivoli Model Two and plug in an external CD/MP3 player, comparable or cheaper in price, outstanding sound and solid radio reception.
This is worth the money if you get the hard drive. It protects well.
Kodak makes this 140 slide tray and they also offer an 80 slide tray. I prefer the 140 slide tray since one does not have to change trays so frequently. Both trays are sturdy and are virtually indestructible.kone
I have had this Olympus MAUSB-300 XD Picture Card reader for quite awhile now. The only complaint I have is that it is easy to lose the cap--it is small, clear and detaches completely.Also, this product is specifically and only for XD cards, so you can't use it for other types. Other than that, it works great and is very convenient. Its slim profile makes it easier to squeeze in between two other USB devices on the hub.
My dell Photo 964 and this server weren't compatible. I think it is my printer's problem not the server's.
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.
I'm so happy to be able to order these audio tapes through Amazon. The product is excellent and the price is low. The only problem is the cost of shipping. The shipping cost for my order equaled the cost of the product. Why should it cost twenty dollars to ship a small box of audio tapes? There must be some way to bring shipping costs down.
After two hours on the phone with customer service people with attitudes, I realized I bought a piece of junk and plan to order a brand new broadband router from another company. What a waste of my time and money. In a nutshell, this router did not work. All I wanted to do was hook up the router to one desk top and one laptop. The customer service rep, whom I could not hear because the line was breaking up because I guess it was overseas and I could not understand because of her heavy accent, told me I needed win zip to upgrade my router. When I told her I didn't have one, she said I should go to the computer store, buy Win Zip, and use it for the 30 day trial. I should download it on my laptop. Then I should return the software telling the store that I'm not satisfied with it. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I repeated it back to her, saying that she wanted me to buy software and return it because I needed it to upgrade my defective Linksys router? Basically, she was asking me to lie and steal from a store? She said yes, it's not a big deal. I couldn't believe it.I will never buy another Linksys product again. Defective product and extremely unprofessional. I would have given zero stars if that was an option.
Great hardware... Needs some updates to map provided for download. Otherwise the clarity, graphics and colors are excellent.
Just completed a trip to California and back. Used it to find places we visited. It was expecially helpful in finding my way around LA and San Diego. It also helped in finding motels and places to eat on our jouney. It even helped us around the manu Nat'l Parks and Monuments we visited. I've even used it to find places in my home town of Aurora and Denver.
it's good for this price and the noise is really calmed down. but the pressure from the phones on the head is really strong and on the beginning it's not possible to use this headphones more than one hour. later it's getting better.
I obtained this scope after my father-in-law passed. He spent hours looking at the moon with it. While I have only used it a handful of times. I have found this telescope to be of decent quality and the images I have observed with it have been nothing short of breathtaking. While every item you can buy has pros and cons, this item is not without either. Pros: cost, image quality, stability, ease of setup, and the filters change the color of the object you are viewing. Cons: hard to aim at the intended target, plastic lenses.The lenses that come with the unit are not all plastic, the eye pieces are metal and seem to be of good quality. (I'm sure you can find better, just not at this price)If you are a serious astronomer this is most likely not the scope for you. However, if you are looking for a good scope for casual viewing this is a good choice.
Stay away from this garbage. the sound quality is so bad there is no base at all!! the design (retractable) is appealing but you use it to listen to music. the sound is totally flat. I can get better sound quality buying one from a dollar store.if there is a way to give it no star I would have done that.
This is a great product. It provides space for the entire SLR equipment (body, 3 lenses, flash, cables...). Easy to carry.
Don't waste your money, buy the suction cups. Besides the radars come with mounts. You will understand after you read the book that comes with the radar. Using the visor would be a bad step for the radar.
The unit I got was bad straight out of the box. The directions did not have the problem listed in the trouble shooting section. The temp read 99deg F all of the time. They do not want you to call tech support but look on their web site at FAQ. This part of their web site does not work for this unit. Finally got their tech support on the phone to find out that they did not know anything about their equipment. They just told me to send it to them or return it to the place that I bought it. Needless to say I returned it and bought a Lowrance. It worked perfect. I believe it is the same as the old Eagle units. Same mounting and everything. Much better.
This a very good webcam, and mic is included too. The quality of picture is nice. The lens can be rotated easily to adjust to your need. My earlier one, Logitech Quickcam, which was of less megapixels and which I purcahsed two years ago, the picture quality was not so good.The only thing I did not like is: the Windows messenger Live call button on top of the webcam, as we use mostly Yahoo and Skype. The button should have been customizable. Additionally, since it is on the top, whenever you try to tilt the webcam up or down, you mostly click this button my mistake, which open the Live Call window of Microsoft.
I purchased this item through Amazon.com because my receiver had only one digital optical input and one digital coax input, and I own a TV and bluray player, both of which only have digital optical outputs for audio. So far, the adapter works perfectly to adapt my digital optical from the bluray to digital coax format.
I bought this unit out and returned it, i went up to ATP5 instead, here is what i foundthe bass is weak and the power over all is low, highs is clear but lack of mid-bass which fires downward.i am a bit happier with ATP-5 which is a 5 speakers with much more amp power
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.
So far I have burnt 300 and not one defect. Just purchased more and will be sticking with them. The print looks great. I'm very pleased, great product!
I just last weekend bought this product refurbished, but I've already had enough experience with it to know that I'm retiring my old Thinkpad 600e (with profuse thanks, as that other IBM product has rendered yeoman service for the last 3+ years) and making this my main backup computer (if that makes sense - I mean that it's the computer I will be using when I'm not in front of my Sempron 2800+-based home-built). About the only real faults I can find with the T30 are that there are no USB 2.0 ports integrated into the machine (you need to buy a PC Card for that, but they're easy to get and fairly cheap and will literally plug-and-play install with Windows XP) and that the factory-install 40GB hard drive is a bit too small and, at 4200 RPM, a bit slow for modern purposes. However, any good modern HD with a capacity of 60GB to 80GB should suffice to upgrade this part. Optical drives and RAM expansion modules for this model are readily available, as are batteries; I've already oomphed up my T30 by boosting the RAM to 1GB, which causes the Windows XP Pro SP2 installed on this machine to run very smoothly indeed, and putting in an 8X DVD+/- writer (I am intending to find a lightweight, portable scanner and a USB 2.0 hard drive next). I really like the integrated wireless; for the first time in my computing career (and I'm admittedly rather late coming to this point) I really am experiencing the power of Internet mobility. The notebook is very sturdily and handsomely constructed, if rather utilitarian-looking on the outside compared to some offerings from other companies, and it's the first Thinkpad to offer a touchpad in addition to its famous "eraserhead" pointing device. The power button is well-placed on the keyboard itself rather than on the side as in earlier Thinkpads, which prevents awkward accidents with the machine switching on and draining the battery inadvertently. The various ports are well-arranged. Please note that the floppy drive on this model is a separate expansion unit which must be installed into the UltraBay; it's up to you whether you want to purchase one, since floppies really are pretty much obsolete these days with flash drives getting so cheap. The 14.1" screen is not as big as some other companies' models but delivers clear, crisp pictures. All in all, highly recommended for somebody who needs a high-powered laptop without wanting to pay a premium price for a new machine with the still-teething Windows Vista.EDIT: After nine months of using this laptop, there are several issues that have come up. None of them is a showstopper, but taken together, they'd probably take the overall rating down by half a star - still very good at 4.5 stars, but not quite as overwhelming as I had earlier deemed it.1) The Thinkpad T30 has a rather notorious problem with its RAM slots, in which the bottom slot often works intermittently or not at all. Depending on how much RAM you need, the impact can range from negligible to major, and is almost always frustrating because it cuts your total amount of RAM by half. In my case, this means that what should be 1 GB of RAM is actually 512 MB RAM - not inadequate for Windows XP Pro, by any means, particularly for the business purposes to which the Thinkpad series is usually put - but annoying. There are several workarounds for this problem, ranging from the field-expedient of inserting a folded piece of paper over the problem RAM slot (this is said to hold down the DIMM enough to make it contact properly) to outright replacement of the motherboard with a properly working unit.2) The LCD front bezel is rather flimsy. It cracked at the left front catch back in the late summer, making the unit a bit difficult to open. I haven't had the opportunity to get this fixed yet, but it's actually a fairly simple matter of getting a new front bezel - replacement parts are readily available through eBay and other sources.3) Make sure, as I indicated earlier, that you get a proper USB 2.0 PC Card for this unit, particularly one that has a power adapter. You'll need it to run an external hard drive such as the Seagate FreeAgent Go, which doesn't have an AC adapter of its own.Still very highly recommended, but do be aware of the potential pitfalls. Also be aware that at this point, warranty has very likely expired on any of this particular model you find, so you'll need to know a local computer shop that has good repair rates if something goes seriously wrong.
THIS THING MESSED UP HALF OF MY FAMILY GUY DISCS. DO NOT BUY THIS THING. IT WILL SCRATCH UP YOUR DISC INSTEAD OF HELPING TO REMOVE THE SCRATCHES. ONLY USE FOR DISC'S THAT DON'T WORK FOR SURE ANYMORE PERIOD. IT THING WILL LEAVE YOUR DISC IN WORSE CONDITION THAN IT WAS IN TO THE POINT YOU CAN NOT SELL YOUR DISC AT A PAWN SHOP. THING IS NOT FOR PEOPLE WANT GET DISCS LOOKING GOOD OR PRETTY FOR SELLING OR FOR SHOWCASING.
It was shipped and arrived promptly. I purchased it as the old laptop didn't have a wireless card. The only internal that will fit is a G wireless adapter. Wanting a N I had the choice of USB or PCMCIA. the laptop has only two USB ports so I bought a PCMCIA even though I already had a USB N adapter. For some reason the USB adapter out performs it in detection of available connections. The Netgear sometimes won't find my router but it will dectect my nieghbors go figure?
Nice video quality but sound is not that much good. It's long enough to move my laptop in my leaving room while connected with TV.
Have used with laptop hard drives both sata and ide - both worked flawlessly. would recommend.
With ascd and dts capabilities and with my sourand sound systemthis product makes you seem that you are realy their!
There's a time when you have to decide what to do with the hundreds of movies that are taking up an entire wall. These books are a good suggestion. We still have "Special" movies on shelves grouped by genre but for the 90% of common movies, this is the way and these are the books. They are well made, durable an when you make a mistake, you can move or add pages. I suggest that when you put your movies in the sleeves you leave one sleeve open for every 3 to 7 that you have. It makes it easier to add those you forget or new ones you add. We bought several and finding movies is so much easier.
The quality of this microphone is fantastic. I use it for commentary on a lot of videos and for a time, skype video chats near-daily, so I needed something that would be as good of quality as possible while on a student budget. I've had mine for about 9 months now, and it's just now starting to wear down for the bit that holds the angle of its aim, and the audio is still coming through perfectly fine. For a 20$ buy, I'd say that's pretty impressive.
This system has everything you need and sounds absolutely breathtaking. The subwoofer's sound, which is extremely rich and deep, not the "boom boom boom" sound you hear from cheaper systems, is perfectly integrated with the sound from the satellites. They look great on any desk (they hover about an inch above the surface of the desk with their little stands, so they really look futuristic) and I have to tell you, they sound AMAZING. The subwoofer actually sounds like a real instrument, not a "thump box". The sound positioning is really great, too... turn the satellites to face towards you, put the sub on the floor, and you'll have better sounding music than you thought possible in a 3-piece set.. for under 100 bucks. The people at the store I bought this from were really trying to discourage me from getting these, wanting me to buy the Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks instead (I have a Mac), because these Altecs are probably the best-kept secret in computer audio. Anyone who tries them out is amazed by them and wouldn't think of buying a more expensive set, and that's exactly what the stores don't want you to know :)
I'm quite impressed with this backpack. Some may find it too small for their gear, but I think the size is perfect for what I have. I currently can store my Canon 30D with a 17-55mm f/2.8 lens attached, Canon 80-200mm lens (smaller kit zoom lens, not as big as the 70-200), Contax 35-70mm lens, 6 filters in their cases, battery charger, memory and shutter release cable all in the lower compartment (and front outside pouch). I think a larger lens like the Canon 70-200mm at 9.9 inches would not fit in the bag attached to a camera, but would fit off the camera.The upper compartment is completely separate from the lower, and is big enough for a sweatshirt and a small lunch. The upper compartment can be accessed by swinging the bag around your shoulder and unzipping it, but in order to access the lower camera compartment, you must take off the backpack so the top compartment can fold back.The zippers slide easily and I have not had a problem with them getting caught in the fabric. The fabric is strong and rugged (I have only used this bag for a week, so I cannot comment on the long-term durability, but I have no reason to think the backpack won't last for years to come). The weight distribution when wearing the bag is excellent. With the heavy camera gear at the bottom of the bag, the backback sits on my back quite comfortably (I am 5'10" for reference). There is a chest strap which relieves stress on the shoulders, and a waist strap to secure the bag tight against the body (keeps the bag from bouncing and causing possible damage to your equipment). Some reviewers mentioned all of the straps cause for lots of loose strap material, but this can be corrected by rolling up the extra material and securing with a couple of small rubber bands. The bottom compartment that holds the camera gear is very well padded and the compartment is completely customizable (I found that taking out one of the dividers worked best for my camera gear).The only negative I had with the bag is the lack of a tripod carrying mechanism built in (like bungee straps on the back of the bag or on the bottom). There are 2 lash tabs on the bottom of the bag for an optional tripod carrying system offered by Tamrac. I was able to overcome this issue by placing the feet of my tripod in one of the side pouches, and then securing the top of the tripod with a clasp that attaches to the carrying handle at the top of the bag. This works well with my small compact tripod, but would probably not work with a large or professional style tripod.Overall I am very happy with my purchase. Someone with more gear that wants to be able to carry it all would definitely find this bag too small and should look at a backpack utilizes all of the bag for camera gear. But this bag is perfect for long hikes when you need to safely carry your camera and a couple extra lenses, and still have room for other items like a water bottle, lunch and clothing.
Have been using a headset for years. We live in a loft. When my wife is watching HGTV, she uses the Sennheiser RS 130 and mutes the TV speakers. I can then settle with my bookk in the same room and we're both happy. When she goes to bed, it's my turn. The fidelity is terrific. We get no cuttin in and out, no interference. The self tuning feature is terrific. The surround feature is pretty good for movies and music. Got this headset at a bargain price (less than $100.00). Way better than the last one I had for which I paid more than $200.00. I like the charging feature too. Even if I don't turn the headset off, it will charge while on the charging stand.
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.
Great product. A little expensive. I do wish it had a portable or battery option. Great sound.
I purchased the camcorder for family events etc. The video quality is good, get what you pay for, but the still picture quality is/was horrible (@.39)!!!!! I took the camcorder back to Best Buy and will continue to look for a good zoom, high quality still & video CCD.
As the title suggests, I use this in my law enforcement job. The sound quality compared to microcassettes is so much better that I will never go back. I have had this unit now for at least a year and have used it both in patrol work and in investigations. I have the 128 mb card in mine. I can record EVERY citizen contact during a shift and then DL it to my computer. Heck, sometimes I will go three or four days before I DL the files. This little gem can save your bacon in so many ways. NO BUTTONS ON THE FRONT. It doesn't get turned off by accident. Record a three hour interview and not change the tape. Talk to fourteen different people and all you have to do is press record and stop. It does the rest, including putting the date and time on the recording. No more mangled microcassettes. No more pockets full of tapes. No more tapes accidently getting recorded over. The built in microphone picks up conversation really well. I have the version with Dragon Naturally Speaking, which saves a lot of typing on those loooooong case reports.My advice? Go digital, even if your department won't buy it for you.
Approximately 1/2 the price of retail! Plus, I had free shipping. What a deal!
It was delivered on time and brand "new". Its very easy to take the backup etc.. I would have rated it 5 is the size of harddisk was smaller
Having decided to go to Japan without my vast library of CDs in their original form--I'm burning them on DVD+Rs and will take them that way--I figured a more portable form of music player would be more efficient for a crowded country. While riding on the Yamanote Line in Tokyo, I was struck by the sight of teenagers carrying around their portable MP3 players aboard the train and found myself grossly inefficient and past date with my CD player.It was with this state of mind that I finally decided to join the even more portable realm with the Creative Muvo. Its relative smallness, slightly larger than a pocket lighter, fitting in my jeans pocket or polo shirt pocket, boggles me. Its 2G capability was something I was willing to settle for, as given my collection, 512 songs would be scarcely sufficient.There is indeed a shuffle option, and with its no-repeat dynamic, it's like walking around with your own portable radio station. One can fill up the player with random songs from the PC. That I may experiment with in the future, though given my collection of oddities, that may prove disastrous. I filled it with only a fraction of the songs on my PC, which doesn't take an exhaustive amount of time, and I observe it does play the songs alphabetically in order of file name. But it does read foreign characters, as I have some Japanese pop songs on there, so it is smart.It goes down to a third of its size when detaching it for plugging into the PC for downloading, so quite a technological marvel there. For the price I paid for it, a worthy investment.
Quite easy for an amatuer like me to install.The remote is well designed, and its signal is strong. While I am still learning the operations it performs, thus far it performs as advertised.
I bought this back pack for my 300D, 100-300, 50 1.8, 28-135, 18-55 & 550EX. I also carry my GPS, spare BP-511, spare 1G CF card, small table top tri-pod, and a few filters. The items listed fill the bag. It's very comfortable to carry and handles the weight of my components very well and you can't beat the price.
This was a refurbished unit which made for a nice cost savings. I had assumed that it would have the current maps installed, which was not the case. My area (Phoenix) has had a fair amount of growth in recent years and I've found numerous instances where businesses and addresses that were put in two years ago are not in the database. It's a little frustrating to be faced with having to buy an expensive update for what should be a new/current system.Operation wise the unit works fairly well. Going through a complex freeway/overpass the system will may give an accurate instruction for an exit to take but too late to actually take it. It's not readily easy to put in and label a current waypoint - one has to provide a street address which may not be readily available.All in all it's a decent system that would be improved by having a switchable ETA/miles to destination option, and an altitude readout.
Have had mine for two years now. Granted, the battery life is fairly low, and it's big for a laptop, but this is a desktop replacement, so that was to be expected.The display is nothing short of fabulous and the entire machine seems very robust. It has yet to freeze or crash on me like past computers have and like others have described. Perhaps because mine has 1 GB RAM installed.The one thing that bugs me is the loud fan. Other than that, this is a great machine.
I purchased the Uniden 402 and found this unit easy to use and very reliable. The instructions that came with the unit are lacking in detail but after playing with the unit it was easy to understand how to set up what i wanted on the unit. Very nice, would recommend it to anyone.
Every few years or so, I go all out and buy myself the "top of the line" graphics card. Being a gamer, I see it as a great investment and a way to ensure that I can always play the newest games without problems.I bought the Radeon X850 XT PE after reading lots of reviews that hyped it as being the best card on the market. Once I got this card home, I figured installing it would be a snap. Boy was I wrong.I first worked on removing all of the video drivers from my system (a must when upgrading video cards), then I installed the hardware. The card fit perfectly, and my comp booted just fine. I followed the instructions step by step and installed the drivers and software from the bundled CD, but I had lots of graphical glitches. So many that I could barely even read my screen. Then I uninstalled and started from scratch. No go. I then downloaded the newest Radeon drivers (they were newer than the bundled CD). After installing them, my computer would not even boot unless I started in safe mode. While the card seem to be recognized just fine by windows [xp pro], it seems as thought the software (Catalyst Control Center) and drivers just refused to recognize the card.I spent about 4 hours working on it and did extensive searches on the web. It seems that althought the cards' specs say it is AGP 4x/8x compatible, it is not. My motherboard apparently has issues with ANYTHING over 4x. I suppose I could have gone further and contacted ATI support, but they are only open 9-7 Eastern time and this was on the weekend. Besides that-- when I pay over $500 for a card, I EXPECT an easy install. I was not willing to devote ANY more of my time trying to make this work.Afterwards, I uninstalled the Radeon drivers, and reinstalled my old GeForce4 4600ti. I installed the (Nvidia) card and drivers and the entire process took about 2 minutes. I was really bummed that I couldn't use this card, but after buying it, I definitely didn't have the cash to upgrade my mobo, buy a new processor and RAM. If you are thinking about purchasing this card, do some searches on the web to find people that own this card AND your specific model of motherboard. Or... make sure the place you buy from has a good return policy.Good Luck
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!
This camera has plenty of user friendly features and a pretty simple and intuitive interface and takes a descent quality picture. Thats where the fun ends. The flash takes numerous seconds to recharge which can be quite annoying if your trying to catch something or if you don't have 15-30 seconds to wait around after each shot. The Battery life is 2-3 uses when using the flash which is just nuts, you need to keep a 12 pack of AA's handy if you shoot with this camera. I've also on three occasions taken a large number of photographs only to find they were not there when I went to offload them from the memory card. The camera would act like it was taking the shot, even to the point where it would warn of blurry shots and then the photos were just nowhere to be found. look elsewhere for a better camera
Yes this radio is a bit pricey. In life you pay for what you you get. This radio is quality. Seems to be made very well. As for the seller DataVision Computer Video, very good communication + fast shipping + best price. I highly recommend buying from them. My wife will be surprised when she comes home tonight and listens to her favorite stations. Very easy to program, I didn't even read the instructions. Simple to figure out on your own. Now what I'm not crazy about is that it takes 2 D cell batteries. Oh well, like other posters say they last a long time. I like the fact the radio has a timer on it, also a clock and a flashlight for some odd reason. Guess the light will come in handy during a power failure. It seems to have an alarm of some sort as well, I guess if you hurt yourself or need help, hit the button and a very loud high pitch screech lets out. Again nice feature, hope to God I or my wife never need to use it.This radio replaced a $30 POS that sounded like a $30 POS. I'm very happy with this purchase and once again recommend this radio to anyone who enjoys tunes in the shower. Just lift it up off of it's mounting plate and take to the pool or beach, it has a little handle that slides away. Also the display is nice size.
I am a computer savvy so it was easy for me to use the software and setup the remote. It would be little difficult for someone who is not technical. Only annoying thing is for every change i have to hook this to the computer but it was only for a short period. Once your remote is setup you are good to go.
Got it on 5 April 2006 and it stopped working on 8 July 2006
There are several complaints I have about this device, most of which I could have known about if I had read more customers reviews. However most of the reviews were written back in 2005 when this device seemed to have a lot of problems. Here are my main complains:1. It does not work with Linux (unless you mount a share from a windows computer which defeats the purpose of having the device)2. It uses a proprietary file system so if the device dies you can't get you data back without buying another one (major no no)3. It only accepts DHCP, you can't set a static IP4. It's not really a NAS device like so many people try and tell you, its more of a miniature SAN device which requires every PC to have special software to connect to it.5. It has a long boot cycle. If you have to restart it then it takes 5-10 minutes to come back up on the network, unacceptable for a device that does nothing but serve up data.Other than these issues, lol, I haven't had any problems with mine. When I first got it and was copying a large amount of data over to it I had problems with it falling off the network or just hanging several times; now that the major copy process is over it seems to be behaving. However I am in a constant state of worry that the device will die and I will loose my data.If I had it to do over I would never have purchased this device. If you do get it then I wouldn't recommend using it for anything other than mirrored backup. Even the mirroring wasn't fully implemented so SA beware.
The title says it all!!! You just can't beat a Samsung Plasma TV. The picture is absolutely amazing and you can see it from the side unlike projection TV's. The cosmetics of the TV are also very nice; no reason to waste your money on the HPT5064. Combine this with a DVD upconverter to get 720p on your 480 regular DVD's and you are good to go!
We are very pleased with the performance, quality and good look of our new Logitech USB Desktop Microphone. I like that it can fold down to be out of the way, when not in use or to keep from interfering with the viewing area. And, of course, Amazon delivered on time and in packaging adequately protecting the product from any damage. We know that we can count on Logitech for quality products.
I really like this device, and for the price, you can't beat it, the only thing I can honestly say about it, con-wise, is it needs and AC Adapter.Great Little player, other than that.
So easy to put my iPod classic in the cradle although it does not charge my iPod while playing. I recommended this to a friend who got one - then i got a 2nd one (one for work, one for home).
Great price and fast delivery. I saved about 20% over the other "best price" I found on the internet.
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
Great product at a great price - I use them at both work and home. Would def. purchase the item again.
Constant paper jams that are very difficult to unjam, and watch out that you don't break the cheap plastic in trying to get the paper out of the roller. You virtually have to take the machine apart to get the paper, in shreds, out. The trap door in the rear of the machine, which you need to open to get those shreds of paper out, is EXTREMELY difficult to return to closed position, and the fragile plastic snaps on that are so breakable that I advise you taking the machine into a store for just this simple matter, which happens often. Aside from that, the Fax machine has too little memory, and tends to connect with a telephone line so fuzzy that the Fax sometimes doesn't go through. The directions are unclear as to which side of the page to feed your fax, so you can send an entire document of blank pages, and have to do it again, if you don't commit to memory which side of the page to face up before you send. Aside from that how much do I like this machine? Not at all. It's one good feature: it's small and saves desk space. Don't buy it.
I have a 19 in. HGTV in my camper. Great picture, but the sound was lacking. I didn't want to take up a lot of space with a reciever,etc., so I got this set and plugged it in to the headset outlet and this gives you great sound. The subwoofer had to be turned down as it can be a great thumper.!! Brought the TV and speakers into the house for the winter, to replace one of the TVs. I also have the Logitech system ( 5.1 surround sound 5 speakers) hooked to my computer.
Still one of the best in the market, what I most like about the product is that it is very user friendly, I have a VS Pro, but I rather stick to viewsat ultra. I heard a better one has come out but I haven't try it yet.
I've purchased 6 of these radios. They work very well and have the added bonus of being very small. I have not found any smaller. Great for taking along on vacation trips to let the group split up and stay in contact. Great in big department stores or sporting events, too -- your group can split up and stay in contact. Good battery life -- fresh batteries last for several days of 24 hr use. 14 channels x 38 subchannels each is enough to find a clear channel even in large crowds, like theme parks. Range is good. Have used them when staying in different hotels to keep group in contact. Simple to use -- children can use them. Good value for price. Great for security and safety purposes for you group.
this product will last 2years, if your'e lucky. Great features, but if router or modem doesn't function your'e up the creek. If you do decide to buy it or any other product buy directly from amazon.com (not someone selling on amazon.com . I got taken for $200 that way with no way to get my money back!)
The description is rather vague as to which iPod models and generations this device will actually work with. I think this was designed back when the iPod was just *an iPod* - no nano, no shuffle, no touch, none of those.People have come to expect interchangeability between products and this is obviously a throwback to a former era. Unfortunately, the packaging and information doesn't make that clear at all.
I've ordered these for years and had few to no coasters per 100 pack. The recent pack I ordered I haven't been able to burn a single one. Why would they work in my Plextor burner before and not now? You can't say the media isn't supported by my burner. Unfortunately, I threw away the wrapper, but I am deducing these are made in another country -- India? Malaysia? I very much doubt they are the same TDK -R discs I used to order. I've recently tried Verbatim discs and have no problems burning them. Just want to warn others that if you liked these in the past, you might not like them now. Better check the label when they arrive to see where they were made. If it says Taiwan, I think you should be ok. If not, don't throw out the packaging, but try burning one disc. If that fails, you could try a few more. But then send them back. It's terrible when a trusted company fails like this. :-(
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've had mine for about 4 months now, and as a computer professional, it's only flaw is the software installation. It seems like HP printers software is very touchy as to the proper installation. Especially USB! (I have had to repair 5 installs of various HP printers, all USB, in the last 9 months) But once you get the software right, you have a super printer at a very good price. Love the quality of the photos, with photo paper, make sure you take advantage of the various settings on the printer to adjust for the paper. Speed is very good. Get the software right and you will be very happy
I would have given this camera five stars if I hadn't had so much trouble getting started. The reviews point out the problem with the driver if you have Windows 98. My computer is only 3 months old and has Windows Me. When I tried to download pictures, Windows couldn't find the driver. After trying the CD rom provided by Olympus and the system disk that came with the computer, I went to the Olympus website and downloaded the driver for Windows 98. It still didn't work. Frustrated, I called Olympus the next morning. I was told that the first time it had tried to install the driver, it had done so improperly, so I had to delete that before it would run with the downloaded driver. It took a half hour on the phone with an Olympus technician telling me step-by-step what to do before it would work. The software that comes with the camera stinks. I use another photo editing program.That said, once it was up and running it's an amazing camera. Even on full auto it takes amazing pictures under all kinds of conditions. I took it to Florida and took pictures out a car window, in low light, on the beach and through glass in an aquarium -- all of the pictures are beautiful. I'm just starting to learn how to use the more advanced functions. It's a great camera to &quot;grow into.&quot; It takes great pictures on the default settings while you learn how to adjust it yourself to get a desired effect. I don't find the menus to be confusing once you've used the camera a few times.The 8 MB card is a joke, I don't understand why they bother making and selling them.I highly recommend this camera because of the lens and the quality of the pictures. However, there's no excuse for the problems with the drivers and the awful software. That said, I did a lot of research and this is, overall, an amazing camera.
I never write reviews but had to make an exception in this case.My husband works at home on his laptop. Sometimes he is on it for a ten hour day. I got this cooler because of the reviews. We are not disappointed. You cannot hear this at all. It cools off the laptop and sends a gentle cooling breese out the front of the cooler. It is built to last. My husband rarely turns off the laptop even when he is not using it. This means the cooler has been running continously forever now. There is no sign of wear and tear. The workmanship and materials can't be beat. This is worth your investment.
If you have looked for these products on the internet, you'll find many, selling for much more. This is a great value, and the one to buy, for these reasons. I first bought the Terk unit, and it had, as another person stated, some pops in the audio when volume level would change. So I returned that one and bought this one. The item works great. This may not be the same with other users, but when it is on without source audio, the volume level increases to the point where there's a hum. That shows it's working, and that hum goes away when you start viewing something. Also, as you are watching and listening, you will hear the volume increase in the quiet scenes, but then when there is loudness,it quickly reduces to the right volume. I was going nuts watching Netflix movies without this unit. Constantly increasing and decreasing volume, but since I installed this unit, I haven't had to adjust the sound even once. A good example is that annoyingly loud MGM lion roar, which is always louder than the movie. You can still set your initial volume level if need be, but it remembers whatever you have set. Also, keep in mind that you can use this item for more than one application, by using a video/audio splitter,so I have it working for my Roku Netflix, and then for my DVD machines, which are together hooked up to their own video audio splitter. I've had the unit for about a month now, so let's hope it gives me years of service. By the way, it doesn't have an on/off switch, so it wouldn't hurt to run it into a power strip where you can turn it off and on. It may not be necessary, but I always do it anyway.
What can I say? This hub is small, so it takes up very little real estate on my desk; and it works, whether powered (using the included power brick/cord) or unpowered (using the computer's bus power). I can't ask for more than that.
The Cerwin Vega center I was trying to replace was about a decade old, so I figured that technological improvements over that time-span would let me buy a better speaker for a reasonable price. Although the price is reasonable on this Polk, I was certainly not impressed with the sound produced. ALthough the CV only has one speaker and this Polk has 3 built into it, the sound on the Polk is so much quieter and less crisp. I guess I'll put it in with the tv in my bedroom. It certainly doesn't belong with my 50" Sony SXRD HDTV, my Harman Kardon receiver, or my JBL speakers.If you're just looking for a fair speaker at a reasonable price, I'd recommend the Polk. But, if you want a center channel that produces strong and crisp sound, you should look elsewhere.
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
I was looking for a second monitor when I upgraded my Mac so I could let my husband use it. I had borrowed this monitor from a friend while we were in the process of finding cables for my old monitor and was really impressed with the quality so I bought one for my husband. No problems with installation or use. Great quality at a great price.
This audio system is great. It looks old fashioned, but it has the modern qualities. Sound is super and the 3-disk cd plaayer works like a charm.have not used the casette player or turntable yet but am sure that this will work like a charm as well.
Had previously used a 2.4GHz system to transmit my Direct TV signal from the 2nd floor to the 1st floor in my home. The flaw was constant interference in one part of the house and, lately, increasingly intermittent interference in the closest part of the 1st floor to the transmitter. This interference ripped up the picture and turned the audio into a loud annoying buzz. The 5.8 GHz system encounters no interference at all. The microwave oven does not affect it. The microwave oven completely destroyed the 2.4 GHz signal. The new system does react when I use the 5.8GHz cordless phone, but barely. The phone's impact on the TV picture consists of an almost imperceptible line on the picture and no sound interference at all. The IR repeater works as advertised and the switch for changing the system's own channels is easy to use, though it hasn't been necessary for me to use it yet.
Works great, no streaks left on the screen. Nice soft cloth that won't scratch the tv. I use it practicly everyday, thanks to the kids, and i've barley made a dent in the spray.
I have a Viewsonic monitor that is particularily difficult to clean... and this spray and cloth combination cleaned it perfectly in an instant. It is also staying clean a long time. The fluid is a larger amount than it appears and should last us two years and more with multiple PCS and TVs. Highly recommended.
I bought these headphones a few years ago, after reading all the glowing reviews on Amazon, and I'm so glad I did. I'm pretty rough with my headphones, and these things can take a beating. I ended up replacing a pair after 2 years, which is unbelievable in itself, because I usually go through a pair of headphones every six months. And it wasn't because they didn't work, it's just because the wire near the jack was exposed and getting frayed. Here are all the pros:Value: They are a great value for the money. I've had more expensive headphones that didn't sound as good. Even if you don't want to spend thirty-something dollars for headphones and don't care what they sound like, I still think it would be worth it, because you won't have to replace them every six months when something breaks on them. These headphones are very durable and aren't made of flimsy plastic like less expensive ones are, so in the long run, they would be worth it.Comfort: These are very comfortable. There are 2 settings, tight and loose, to adjust for different head sizes. I've never had a problem with the ear pads wearing out or anything digging into my ears, or whatnot. These fit very comfortably on my head (I have a big head btw) and I've never had a problem with them sliding off.Portability: These aren't the smallest earphones in the world, but certainly not the biggest. They do fold up if you need to pack them and they come with a little pouch to put them in. I bring them along on trips on all the time and I've never had a problem with them.Sound Quality: They sound fantastic! Better than a lot of more expensive headphones. Though any headphone with the Koss name sounds great, I think these are the best. Just the right amount of bass and treble. Doesn't sound tinny, or like you're playing music in a tunnel. If you're used to less expensive headphones, you're going to hear stuff in your music you never heard before.Ease of Use: Well, most headphones aren't hard to use, and these are the same. The only drawbacks to these is I found it hard to adjust to loose/tight setting on the sides and they are sort of of a pain to fold up (which is why I never fold them up). I've owned foldable headphones that were much worse though.Build: Awesome! The headband is metal and the casing for the earphones are hard plastic and very durable. Not long ago, I accidently broke off one of the earpieces. Guess what, it pops right back in! Five stars for build!I've never buy another pair of headphones, ever. I bought 3 pairs of these, (One for home, one for the gym, and one to replace the ones from home) and I plan to buy more in the future, if need be. I love love love these headphones.The only slight con I can think of is they aren't 'sleek' looking like other headphones, in fact they look like they came straight out of 1982. I don't really care what they look like though, and quality of these headphones more than make up for the ugliness.
I really made some research before buying this one, you can really fit lots of things in it, also outside it has this great adjustable straps where you can hang extra tripods or stands, In my case I do carry a shoot through umbrella, 2 tripods, lots of gear inside, there's a picture that says that it'll fit a notebook in it, but I can hardly recommend it, because it is well padded, everything is kind of tight (how it should be) in the right way, and fitting a notebook in it might cause some damage to the LCD screen.I'm really happy with this buy, I would buy it again if I need to, I DO RECOMMEND IT, I tried to buy 3 (2 for my friends) sold by Amazon but quantities are limited, you can only buy 1.
to buy the hp r717 is one of the best decision,s i,ve ever made for takeing familly photo,s.first of all the software is a snap to follow. second the lcd is a good size and third of all and most important to me is how easy it is to download my pic,s to my computer. this is a really nice camara. way to go hp.
I use to have another case from Canon that had an extra pouch for extra CF memory cards, but this leather case just gets to the point. Leather case for the small camera and the camera only so no extra space. Hope that made sense, but yes, I recommend this case.
The device is unstable, and SanDisk support is incompetent. I've gone through the RMA process with them about 7 times now. I would have loved to give up and get a refund from Amazon after the second new unit failed to work properly, but SanDisk took so long with the first RMA that I ended up outside the 30 day return-for-a-full-refund window.I am still playing the RMA tango with them 3 and a half months later.
This inexpensive dvd player does the job that I needed itfor, playing dvd movies. At this price you can get a couple of them for each television in the house. I do not have a digital television that will support progressive scan and other bells and whistles.Good picture and sound.Simple unit, drawbacks, remote can be confusing at firstsmall, but no big deal. No s plug in the box, must buy. I highly reccommend this player, of which I have two, one for the den and the other in the bedroom
Garbage ! Do not waste your money on this unit. Had it fixed three times by Circuit City. Bad laser light. Same problem over and over. After the third time unit will play but sound will turn off and on. Very annoying. Bought the same unit for a friend as a present. (I don't know why)Two months later bad main circuit board. Unit would not turn on. Thought Onkyo was a good name. Will never buy one of there products again.
I was pleasantly surprised by not only how small this thing is, but how feature packed it is. The attention to detail and design (eg. the optional clip on remote) is awesome, and at this price point, worth every penny. The sound is incredible with my new Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia Earbuds (great combo). The unit does come with its own earbuds (which are actually pretty good, a little bulky) but I opted to buy my own. This thing even drives my Sennheiser HD570's fairly well, which are beasts compared to size of the player, and require quite a bit of juice. Not that the Sennheisers would be practical with the Philips EXP431, but I had to try ;)All in all, a great product. Highly recommended.
I was very happy when I received my Ipod Classic. The Ipod was in great condition and worked perfectly! I use it every day and I am very pleased with it!! It arrived earlier than expected too which was a very nice surprise :)
I bought this for an upgraded system in my office, Samsung LCD and Bluray, Motorola Comcast Cable, and Niro Sound System. I have more expensive universal remotes elsewhere in the house, and this remote actually exceeded those in being able to learn all the commands for the Niro sound system which the URC remote could not. Yes, there are some budgetary designs, lack of backlight, somewhat limited buttons,etc. I was however, able to get all of the functions I needed programmed for all devices on the remote, and yes some are programmed onto buttons with different labels, but since I tend to work my remotes by feel ultimately, once the system is learned it's just fine. Keep in mind the price versus other remotes with similar functionality, which typically cost 4 or more times. Others have complained that it is difficult to learn commands. I didn't find it any different than more expensive remotes and frankly once it's done right, it doesn't need to be done again. Highly recommended.
I have purchased ABC batteries from other resellers and this is the first time from Amazon since the price and shipping was better. I have not had any problems with the batteries, although once I ordered the wrong battery and they allowed the return with no problems. Seems to be the same battery as from OEM manufacturer with different labeling for a much better price. I will keep buying until I have a problem. They have a great return policy for your old battery as well. You just take the new one out of the box and put your old battery in the original box and ship it back to them. Also, these batteries come with cables and fuses so swapping a replacement is is very easy. I have not had any issues based on my history with ABC, and I get assurances with their 2 year warranty. Can't beat Amazon and the freight policy either.
My husband got a 1GB shuffle this past weekend and I will be getting my own very soon. There's not much to love about this audio player. It's small (about the size of a thick stick of gum), it has great quality, and it look super-cool.You can listen to songs in the playlist order or have the shuffle mix them up for you. You can fast forward and rewind a song. You can skip forward & backward to a new song.Yes - there is no display, but it doesn't need one. If it's your shuffle, you know what music you have and with iTunes you can choose what songs to put on your shuffle.I really think that if you want ALL of your music with you - buy and ipod mini. But, how many times do you really need that much music with you? The ipod shuffle is great for errnads, exercising, working around the house and sitting in your room, and it costs about 1/2 of what a mini costs.Three cheers (again) for Apple. They truly are an innovator!
Don't waste your money buying an expensive cable in the store. I bought this cable for my home theatre receiver for either PS3 or HD/DVR receiver (can't remember). Either way, both sound great on home theatre. Owned for a while - never had a single issue.
Granted I have only owned the Samsung M301 for about a month now, but so far I am highly satisfied. I was looking to buy a high quality player (that didn't look like a shoe box) with a reasonable price tag for now, since I plan on buying a recording player eventually. The Samsung has a sharp picture, and crystal sound. The functions are easy to learn, and the remote can be programmed to your tv also. The player even has a screen-saver and plays back burned cds no problem. The only disadvantage is waiting for the player to &quot;load&quot; when you first turn it on/insert a disc. This takes a few seconds, and doesn't really bother me at all but may annoy the impatient user. But I would (and have) recommended this item to anyone looking for quality, affordability, and style (the Samsung's really light weight, ultra slim, and shiny silver appearance are a definate bonus!
The battery is bare battery, It is also under powered APC battery replacement is a 6V 9 Amp Hours but this offering is 7.5 Amp Hours only. In addition it does not have the fuse and connectors you would need unless you pry it off the old batteries. They should revise the listing and put a note stating that it does not come with fuse and the cables
This product is pretty good when it works. Unfortunately that is not often enough to get it a good rating. I am a computer engineer by trade and I know how to run a network. The NetGear WGT624 is a piece of junk. If you plan on using the wireless connectivity you better leave the router where you can get to it easily as you will be rebooting it frequently.If you google up WGT624 and CRASH you will see what I mean. Also note that the amazon ratings show more one star reviews than all the good review combined. That is unusually bad for an Amazon score.This router crashes, Netgear has known about it for over a year and they do NOTHING. Not only do I hate this router, but I doubt I will by Netgear again.
got this so my son could attach multiple usb devices to computer. didn't realize you could also charge usb devices with computer off if the wall adapter is plugged in! son is very happy he can eliminate several chargers and free up electrical outlets and never have to unplug from the computer. others mention blue leds on theirs but his are red and he thinks it looks cool. Great item
Use extreme caution if buying this to use with a Verizon DSL set-up. I have been on the phone for 3 days with their representatives and am still not able to use my new laptop unless it is hard-wired. They have reconfigured to a bridge mode and spent several hours trying to make this work and it just doesn't. I am going to have to either change carriers or get another router to be able to use the laptop here at home. I wish I had known this before I purchased something with such stellar reviews.
Overall, I like this product. The soft case slips on pretty easily and allows access to all of the buttons and ports- including the reset button on the back. The texture will keep the device securely in a pocket, but allows me to pull it out firly easily. It also stays in place pretty well on a desk while I use it. There is also a little cushioning in case I drop my Z22 or have it banging against my knee in a cargo pocket. The main downside I see is that it muffles the speaker more than I would like. Sometimes I end up missing my reminders because of that. I also can't figure out why it came in a package of 2 and has so many screen protectors in the case.
The Grundig FR200 is a highly useful item to have around the house - a small insurance policy against the moment when natural or Man generated disaster threatens or strikes, you need to know what is going on and power systems are down. The hand crank guarantees access whether you have batteries in the house or not. As to voice quality: The Grundig has reasonably good sound quality and makes for agreeable listening in untroubled times.
The monsterpod is a cool looking thing but not so functional. Don't get it, you'll save yourself $25. The viscoelastic material breaks out and comes out easily. In addition, it is NOT as flexible as shown on the ads. The grip is good on flat surfaces. No question about that. But as soon as there are some angles or rougher surfaces, I am always so scared it will drop to the ground with my camera that I actually no longer use it. Honestly, I don't get how it can stick to a golf putter as shown in the commercial...Sorry folks, this is not a product I recommend you to get or spend any money on.
If you're looking for a security cable to protect your laptop or flat-panel monitor from theft, look no further than the Microsaver!Almost every piece of computer equipment these days are already equipped with the Kensington signature lock, so with the Microsaver (made by Kensington) there's no worry that you'll order a lock that won't fit or is just too flimsy and untrustworthy to use. Companies such as HP, Compaq, and Dell detail their equipement with Kensington lock slots. Even these corporate giants trust this lock.I suggest the Microsaver Slim, because these days, laptops are so small that you don't want to end up with a lock that lifts your computer off the desk or have to cram a larger lock into a small travel bag.Kensington also makes a ComboSaver, which uses the same technology and is equally reliable, except that a 5-digit combo lock can be cracked in a matter of minutes. The Microsaver comes with two keys (both are identical with ID engraved; one for a spare), with a sleek design that looks cool on your keychain, too. :-)You can register your lock at Kensington's website, so that if you lose a key, you can report to them and they'll send you a new one to match your lock.Lastly, the cable is sleek and very strong, and will easily support a laptop's full weight. The locking mechanism even has a rubber stopper on the end to avoid scratching your equipment.
Many people say that the infinity kappa products produce great highs and mediocre lows. This does hold true, but only for the smaller sized speakers. These 6x9s will not sound like a sub, but still put out excellent bass for their size. If you have a subwoofer, these speakers balance that out perfectly! Even off headunit power alone, a pair of these are louder than any 4 ohm speaker off the same power. Gotta love the 2 ohm!
This Headset lasts a year or more (as guaranteed). The longest of any I've ever had. I've had quite a few over the years ~ The last 3 were this Plantronics. I'm hard on them for some reason, but these work very well and the only one I've seen with a 1 year guarantee that really lasts that long. Some I was lucky to get 3 months use out of. My last purchase was on sale but the regular price is very reasonable too.
Excellent lens. I'm using this on my Canon T3i and works pretty good. It gives me a great look, has a reasonable autofocus as well. The zoom can be a bit smoother, however, on manual controls as I shoot a lot of video and it's a bit hard to do zoom without it sticking a bit. I'm sure if I used a bit of oil, the problem will fix itself. Good little lens though!
Although well designed and thoughfully put together, the stitchingof a closure strap failed after a week of use. I had to pay a shoe repairman to correct the problem.
This works perfectly in our 895cxi deskjet. I love paying only a few dollars for ink instead of crazy retail prices. Nicely packaged as well.
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!
The software application that comes with this adapter is very flaky. After I installed it, I started getting a login prompt after boot-up. And upon login, I always got 2 error pop-ups. After installing, the application always allowed me to configure the adapter, but after rebooting, the application no longer even functioned. I tried installing/uninstalling a few times to try different scenarios. One time I got a blue screen during uninstall.I guess I should not have ignored the Windows warning that this software did not pass the Windows logo test. I'm returning this product.
On my photographer son's advice I bought a Fujifilm FinePix F20, and I can happily recommend this camera to anyone. Some of the features that come immediately to mind: small size and light weight of the camera; large and bright viewing screen; long battery life; and the great range of ISO settings (making low light shots possible). One particular feature that I hadn't seen elsewhere is the setting that takes two photos--one with flash and one without--in quick succession. What a great idea!Buy one and take it with you everywhere.
Absolutely amazing purchase. I read and re-read other reviews and was a bit hesitant to go with this pair considering the majority of reviews here say "uncomfortable" but the moment I got these, opened 'em and put 'em on, they've been absolutely amazing.The sound quality is superb, they feel great, the cord is just the right length to plug into my iPhone in my pocket WITH the Otterbox case still on!! Every other pair of headphones before this required me to ditch my Otterbox commuter case. I still had enough length of cord to move my head around without the cord feeling like it was being tugged, which was pretty handy when it came time to jog.I went through a few pairs of Sennheiser CX-300's and one pair of PMX-100 and I'll have to admit, as much as I love Sennheiser, I'm very glad I made the choice to try out this pair of Grado headphones.
I bought this lens so that I could capture great shots from a farther distance back and also for taking pictures of the moon. So far I have taken it skiing and took great pictures of my nephew racing down the ski slope and pictures of my family skiing down the slope as well. I also was able to take pictures of snow blowing off of mountain peaks that were a few hundred yards away.Moon shots turned out crisp and with the craters, lines and gray patches showing up clearly. I would recommend this lens for its great quality and reasonable price compared with some of the other higher end lens's out there.
First off, let me say I'm not deaf. Well, not yet anyway.I am a big Ipod user and found the Ipod earphones really fragile and uncomfortable, but have decent sound. They also have their wires stripped, so I was looking for a cheap replacement because I do stuff when I'm using my Ipod. I bought some other cheap ones but the sound was awful. So, I bought these.The sound is decent. For headphones under $10, you can't beat them. The gumy material is much more flexible and able to withstand abuse. The earphones fit me comfortably, but like all things, YMMV. I'm able to listen with the Ipod at less than 1/4 sound without straining and maybe at 1/3 to drown out other things. Really.My point is that if you're looking for a decent replacement for your Ipod earphones without blowing a lot of money, look no further. However, if you are having trouble with earbuds fitting you or want to really drown out noise around you, go for the more expensive enclosure-type headsets. Really.
OOOOHHHHH my was I upset when I hooked everything up and found out it had no wireless printing capability. I am using an airport extreme base from apple and this product doesn't work with it.everything else is great.. but i would have liked to known that before hand. true i could have gone to HP but navigating their site is painful..so i thought i would stop others from making the same mistake I did.
This is a decent mouse - the rumble pack and 'edge sensing' stuff is pretty cool, but one thing I really, really like is the 'feel' of the mouse in my hand - specifically, the 'resting place' for my right thumb, just underneath the thumb button.Most mice with thumb buttons I have found seem difficult to grip firmly without accidentally clicking the button. This mouse has a place where the thumb fits perfectly without clicking the button... but the button is a quick 'roll of the thumb' away. Kudos for this excellent detail that makes this mouse truly a joy to use.
I have used these extensively and I like them alot. The wide angle view is a necessity to get 'filmlike' shots of alot of scenes. And the 2x zoom avoids your camera's digital zoom, whick simply enlagres the pixels and gets blury. Keep your zoom in the optical realm. However; they're are blury spots on the lens, though not bad. My Panasonic PV-GS320 overall picture quality looks better without the add-on lens. The effect makes the trade-off worth it. Excellent choice to begin with, or as a disposable lens. I expect to upgrage to better optical quality.If you don't already have a wide-angle or 2x zoom lens, then i suggest you buy these. You won't regret it.
I bought this as a tool mainly to measure property, but my wife and I have quickly found it indispensible for travel. (1) It is very easy to use. Both I (a gadget nut) and my wife (gadget averse) found it intuitive and mastered it on our first trip. (2) If you buy the software, AND you buy a one-GB smart card for it (it comes with a small smart card), you can load detail maps of over half of North American into it AND upload found waypoints (that campsite up on the lake) back to your maps on your computer. That is plenty for most of our driving trips. (3) With the included Waypoint software and with the additional mapping software, computer synchronization is a breeze -- at least if you have Windows XP Pro. This is important because it is so easy to lay out a route with multiple waypoints using your computer. (4) It finds satellites quickly and reliably in deep woods and even in most residential buildings. (5) While it is ideal for using in hiking, biking, etc., it does make a decent automobile navigational device. We did not notice a need for any additional antenna. Of course -- it does not TALK to you, but it does give you turn by turn directions and plenty of notice (via beeps) as you approach your turns. (6) We own a couple of other GPS devices, and this one is far more accurate. (7) It is very rugged -- we did not get a case for it, but it doesn't seem to need one by design -- it comes with a belt clip.If you are using it heavily -- especially with the backlite, it can eat batteries (10 hours or a little less on recharegeables), so I would recommend rechargeable batteries and also getting the auto charger. It will power itself from your computer's USB port as well.
this machine is awesomeit does everything u need it 2 doit matches with everythingits the most comfortable mouse i ever have seen and usedthe keyboard is comfortablethe only problem is that there is no actual led lights on itthey are on the base
I dont know much about dvd players. We bought this one while the price was still up there but definatly worth the money. We have had no problems. We got it to replace the HORRIBLE apex one we had and can not belive that apex sells for higher. Shame.
When I discovered this device only backs up in it's own encrypted format, I called tech support. The tech, in India, he told me, could hardly speak English. After a frustrating 10-mintues, I asked to speak to his supervisor; whose English was marginally better.15-minutes later, I asked the same question: "Can I back up in native format." Round and round we went for ten-minutes before he told me to return this and get an upgraded (i.e.: more expensive unit) so I can do that.I don't think so. I'll return it and get a Maxtor.I'd pass on this unless you don't want to have easy access to your backed up files.
I really enjoy this radio. The main thing is that it gets great reception. I read a lot of reviews of other shower radios before settling on this one and they all had one common problem: bad reception. The reception on this one is better than my other radios.I wasn't excited about having to buy 4 D batteries to power this radio, because I like to use rechargeable batteries and you can't readily buy rechargeable D batteries, because there aren't any good ones made. However, it's been 3 months and no signs of battery life issues, so it's not that big of an issue.I also enjoy how easy this is to use. The knobs are big. The display is clear. The buttons work well. At 6:30 in the morning, I'm only 1/2 conscious so a good, simple design like this one is appreciated. There's no seek for radio stations, but that's not a huge deal. I don't plan on changing the station 50 times while I'm in the shower for 10 minutes and the 5 presets. It actually gets in TV audio and I think some weather channels, but I haven't tried those, because as I mentioned, the 5 presets are enough for for me.The CD changer is on the back, which might be inconvenient for some people. I don't care, because I don't use it. When I'm in the mood to play my own music, I use my iPod with FM transmitter.
From the get-go, this router has been a God-send . . . Installation was more than easy, and the performance this thing has is grrrrrrrrrrreat (( specially for the price ))!!! The reason for the 4 stars is that it has a few limited features . . . (( ie - lack of url blocking and not enough control over the 'nat' )) other than that . . . this router has worked wonderfully! Becareful though, and do read the manual if you have hangups . . . :)
The Good:After all the other reviews, I had high expectations for this bag based on all of the strong reviews. If you are looking for a pretty solid gear bag at an incredible price, this is definitely a piece of gear to buy. A couple days after I bought it, I had to walk a couple blocks in the pouring rain and everything stayed nice and dry. I highly doubt it would resist the rain for an extended period of time, but I'm really glad at how it held up. There is a ton of space for lenses, speedlites, bodies and other gear: I currently have my Canon 60D, a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8, a Canon f/1.4, a Canon S90, a Panasonic TM700k, several filters, and there is a ton of extra room. My 13" Macbook Pro also fits in the front pocket in a neoprene sleeve. The build quality of some of the straps and buckles is solid, I feel comfortable loading a bit of weight in it and having no problems. The tie points on the sides and bottom of the bag sold me over the Amazon Essentials equivalent, although plastic, they feel well secured to the sides of the bag and could easily hold a lighter tripod/monopod. The side pockets aren't huge, but the velcro is very secure; I feel confident anything stored in them won't fall out. The bag is well padded on the back and bottom, but not the front. It should protect gear against small drops and bumps, but I'd be careful about throwing it around.The not so good:The chest buckle is not secured to the shoulder straps, which I find odd and uncomfortable, but with some weight in the bag I didn't notice that they slipped down too much. The Waist strap isn't anything special, but I can see it being useful for longer walks. It's not padded and a bit too thin for any serious hiking. Fast access is not this bag's strong point, but it's not really designed for that. The zippers are ok, but I would like to have seen something a bit stronger. Anytime you open this bag, make sure it is lying on it's back, aside from one velcro bungie strap that comes with it, there is nothing holding your gear in the slots. I'd suggest adding some safety catches to protect yourself from accidents.Other thoughts (tl;dr):This is my first larger gear bag, and overall I'm really happy with this purchase. I wasn't expecting the quality of a $250+ bag, but the Canon 200EG definitely can hold it's own. If you need a fairly well built, yet cheap bag that can hold a ton of gear, then this is a great purchase. It hold up well against incidental water and is fairly well padded. If I could give it 4.5 stars I would.
I use hoods of this type on most of my walkaround lenses so when a new lens arrived with a new size it was time to get another one. It fits fine on both the lens and dust cover sides. Construction appears good, flexes well enough, so it should be in for the long haul. Arrived on-time and packaged appropriately.
This GPS from Garmin is everything advertised. Accurate, easy to use, color display. The fact that it is a discontinued model has the obvious drawbacks. I would like to add topo maps of the areas I plan to hunt in Southwest and Southeast Ohio but I have not done so yet since it is not as straightforward as I would have liked. When I get some time to research I will attempt to find these from Garmin or aftermarket maps.
Not a good product, used it for a year only get 2 bars, end up I bought the Alfa AWUS036H. I got 4-5 bars!
Used this for two weeks on a scout trip and it worked well. Could hear and be hard on it. Took it of the shelf and keyed it up with the same radio and it shut the radio down. Tried it with the other t three talkabout radios and it shut them down too. Don't think this is a quality problem but was disappointing.
The problem with this hub is that it has horrible latency. If you're planning on plugging a thumb drive or external hard drive into this, forget it. If you're trying to run a keyboard & mouse, it'll probably work fine. Go from the point of view that anything with an extremely low data rate will work just fine, but anything else is going to have major issues.
I need to preface this review by saying this is an excellent lens for the price. It's unmatched in terms of price versus performance. However, the company is a third party lens manufacturer for Nikon/Canon, etc. If you do further research on this lens, you'll find a higher number of quality issues than lenses from Nikon/Canon. Unfortunately, the copy I received suffered from one of these issues.Every review of this lens will speak about how it produces excellent images that are not only sharp, but gives an excellent color rendition with good contrast. I concur with this assessment. Furthermore, it's compact, quick to focus and fairly well built. I received the version without the built in focus motor. From early accounts, the screw driven version (original) focuses slightly quicker than the newer version with the built in motor.The issues with regards to images are minor. It produces some CA wide open which wasn't much of an issue for me, but it depends on the subjects you shoot. Stopping it down helps mitigate the CA. It also has some distortion at the wide end that is correctable with software.I mentioned earlier, I received a bad copy of this lens which ultimately was a deal breaker for me. My lens had an overexposure issue in which every shot I took without flash needed about a -.7 exposure adjustment. When an external flash unit was used, the overexposure issue became inconsistent. In other words, flash would consistently overexposure some shots which were corrected by the compensation. However, some shots would be overexposed beyond the compensation adjustment and basically blow out the highlights.I ended up returning the Tamron 17-50mm for the Nikon 17-55mm. It's nearly 3 times the cost, but I can tell you it doesn't have three times the performance as the Tamron. However, Nikon doesn't suffer from the sample variance that third party manufacturers do. It also has qualities that are superior to the Tamron that I won't go into detail, but I can tell you I am more than happy with the Nikon.In summary, if you're looking for a great lens that gives the most bang for your $$, then try your luck with the Tamron. It's an awesome lens provided you get a good copy. Be prepared to try a couple copies. If I were judging this lens simply based off performance, I would give it 5 stars. However, because quality assurance isn't up to snuff at Tamron, I'm giving this lens 4 stars.
Yo lo utilizo para observaci&oacute;n de animales, ya que soy gu&iacute;a naturalista en Costa Rica, y es un muy buen telescopio: La entrada de luz es excelente, el lente de mira de 20x a 60x cuenta con un apoyo ocular muy confortable que permite ser ajustado f&aacute;cilmente para cualquier persona que utilice lentes. Aunque es un poco robusto, si se compra el estuche de Alpen, ser&aacute; muy c&oacute;modo cargarlo. De verdad vale mucho la pena, es un precio excelente por la calidad. Estoy muy contento de haberlo adquirido, adem&aacute;s he recibido muy buenos comentarios de colegas que lo han visto y probado. 100% recomendado!!!
I like this bag. I'll say it.Unfortunately, I've had it for about 6 months and I've already accidentally crushed one of the strap pieces in a car door. Thankfully I can still use the other strap, but it's awkward for me going on my left shoulder rather than my right shoulder. I wish I had crushed the other one.Anyway, let's talk features. This bag has plenty of compartments and I think they're well thought-out. You have several layers of top spots for things like your photo literature that comes with your cameras or lenses or whatever else you might have. It has internal netted-mesh pockets in the main compartment where you can store all your cables, sd cards (keep them in cases of course), chargers and extra batteries. You can manipulate the size of the compartments and my Rebel XSi fits fine in the bag even with a telephoto lens on it.I also keep my lenses wrapped in bubble wrap inside the bag, but I don't think it would be really necessary. I just want to protect my stuff in case it drops a bit farther than I would prefer. Well, to be honest, I don't want my stuff to drop at all. ;) This is a great bag either way. It reminds me of the sturdiness of my Targus laptop bag I got about 3 years ago.
Excellent product of superior quality and attractive value. I bought it from Chile and the delivery was on time. Its very easy installation and the sound quality is superior. Very good choice. I recommend it
This is a great little shortwave radio. I enjoy being able to hear broadcasts from the whole world. I even took it on a trip to Mexico and it picked up stations there. Amazing radio. I highly reccomend it. I doubt you'll do better for the price.
This card is sweet...it works great with my Sony Ericsson W300i. I didn't need to do anything to set it up. I slipped the card in (nice and easy with this phone) and the phone detected it right away. Awesome and easy.
My husband was very happy with my purchase of this idea as a Christmas gift. He attends the races and this will allow him to listen to the driver of his choice. The delivery was fast and it was packaged well and it arrived as if I had went to the store and picked it up. I would recomment this business to all who needs a scanner.
I have the Belkin but ordered this for my son's fiancee. It's too flimsy and I'm embarrassed I purchased it for her. Would not recommend.
I'm a geocacher with 20,000+ finds. I used the 60Csx for years and LOVED it! I touted it as the VERY BEST geocaching GPSr on the planet. But then my 3rd 60Csx failed and I sent it in for exchange. The factory refurbed 60Csx I received was different. The unit was very inaccurate and nothing I did solved the problem. It's accuracy was always only about 50-60 feet. When I discovered this I emailed Garmin Tech Support with a detailed explanation of how my performance seemingly vanished with my exchange unit. Garmin DID NOT RESPOND! So I did some googling and discovered that Garmin had CHANGED THE CHIPSET (the brains of the unit) from a SirfStarIII to a cheapo MTK chip on ALL MODELS MADE AFTER 2008. The cost-saving MTK chip began appearing in all new Garmin handhelds and their performance spiraled into the ground. I own a Garmin 62s and a Garmin 60Csx and I would not recommend either unit, or any Garmin handheld, as a geocaching device. How do you tell which chipset the unit has? Do this: MENU>MENU>SYSTEM>SETUP>MENU>Software Version. If the GPS SW Version is xx.xm (ends with 'm'), it's an MTK chip. Avoid it. And unless the 60Csx is older than 2008, is an MTK and not a good performer at all. Garmin won't even admit that they changed SW chips to a cost-saving low-performing chip (even though the consumer can easily check using the routine above). But when you are on a forest hike and need accuracy, that's when you'll discover it, as did I. I'm not supporting another brand here, just a head's up on the Garmin handhelds that aren't at all what they use to be. Hope this prevents a disappointing investment.
I mainly used these earphones with my iPhone, so they weren't used in extreme conditions. I used them normally - maybe unplug them 2-3 times a day from the iPhone, wrap them around the iPhone, etc.. They were never dunked in water, exposed to the ravages of a car interior in the summertime, or used in a tug of war.However, the left bud stopped working a week ago. It's been maybe 8 months. I plugged in a 5-year old iPod headphone, which is all straggly and wiry, into my iPhone - and both buds work fine. So it's not my iPhone.So, these Coby earphones may be cheap, but they don't last. Also, they're too long to use on the go with your iPod or iPhone.Next time, I'm buying another headphone. I'm giving it two-stars because it was comfortable in my ear.
Everything works as described. The fit is good, they stay in place and don't hurt my ears at all.
I bought this in early 2003. DVD drawer will only open with the remote. Now half of the remote functions won't work and there is no other way to access things. My center speaker stopped working (no dialogue). It is not the speaker. But the remote won't work when I try to change the mode to a different output. So is now useless.
It does all jobs well but Scanning is not as good or versitle as a flatbed. The ink tank cost is more and life is not as good as my Canon PIXMA IP400. It makes me think they are using the razor/razor blade marketing gambit.
This is my first camcorder, and I have done a lot of research on which camcorder to buy. I bought it in August,2005, and used in extensively when I went to Rome and Barcelona. It was easy to use, and the video inside the cathedral came out clear even though it was very dark inside. I even saw details from the ceiling which I did not see when I was looking at it with my naked eye. I like the ability to take photos , only at times I forgot to switched between tape and card. I was in a panic when I was trying to chnage tape because I could not make the tape pop out, but after some practice I got it right. The videos were very steady, I am sure of it because after sometimes my arms gets tired and started shaking while taking videos or photos, but amazingly when I was watching the vidoe and reviewing the photo they all came out clear,and have no evidence that my arms were shaking. My only prolem is to figure out how to get a good video or photo with the sunlight facing the camera. This was a good buy.
Very fast shipping. The bass boost works amazing. They are very comftorable on my ears. Also people around me cannot hear what I am listening to. Great product. If these ever break or die on me I will just buy another pair.
This item did not work on my new Dell laptop or iBook. It was not recognized. Get something more expensive.
I have used many coolers, but this one is far the best. It keeps my laptop nearly completely cool even when playing heavy graphic games. The only con is the USB cord is flimsy, but that is an easy fix by buying a new cord. All in all I would buy again and have for my sister's new laptop.
I bought into the iPod despite concerns about being locked into a proprietary format. This buy-in was based on the ecosystem of accessories available (and mainly options to integrate in my car).I just "upgraded" to the 80GB iPod classic. Everything I own that used to work with my previous 5G iPod video no longer works.Anapod Explorer - BROKEN. Never liked iTunes, and this was my solution. It no longer works, which is, in Apple's Defense, Anapod's responsibility. Fortunately the newest WinAmp integrates well (although it can't seem to get cover art right). Still important to note that whatever file system changes were implemented here are likely to impact other products as well.Auto OEM Adapter Kid - BROKEN. My $600 OEM iPod car adapter no longer recognizes the iPod. This is what I used my iPod for 90% of the time. No auto connectivity, and this product is borderline worthless to me.Logitech mm50 Speakers - PARTIALLY BROKEN. Plays music but no longer charges the iPod. How tough is it to make sure the newest iPods can still be charged with older accessories???All in all, a MAJOR disappointment. I'll be looking for a used or refurbished iPod video to replace this as soon as I get the chance.
I have owned this printer since 2004 and have had nothing but good experiences with it until recently. I'm just now shopping for its replacement--not because it has died, but because its OS X support seems to have met its end with the release of Snow Leopard.Samsung has always had marginal support for Apple computers (indeed, even getting the 10.4/10.5 driver involves Google, since the Samsung USA website pretends that there is no Mac support at all), but while it continues to print fine using CUPS on 10.6, it no longer works reliably as a shared printer on the network (only reporting that it cannot get printer status as it's "forbidden!"). Resetting the printing system on the host computer allows it to print one or two documents, but that's it. Constantly resetting the printing system is not a viable option, so sadly, the little Samsung that could is now being given away to a lucky friend.Refill cartridges are easy to find online for ~$40, or about a penny and a half per page of text printed.It's small, light, and easy to operate. It's a bit on the loud side compared to some newer entry-level lasers, but one has to remember that this is the laser printer that busted the $200 floor on monochrome lasers. Now there are COLOR lasers for under that price (though the toner prices on those are just about the same as new printers).The Samsung SPL drivers for Mac OS X do work, and include configurable options like toner save and manual feed paper sourcing, but that's about it. It's advertised at 17ppm, which is a little optimistic--actual print speeds are closer to 15ppm. If you're only printing locally, or are using a Mac with an older OS, you'll be fine with this printer, contrary to the many reviews online that claim there is no OS X support at all.
PROS:1) Screen zoom. I love it for collecting widescreen movies for the future, but viewing them full or near-full screen now. Wouldn't want to be without this feature now that I have it.2) The 1.5x playback speed with audio is great! Especially when watching somewhat boring interviews in the bonus material of a DVD.3) MP3 playback with on-screen folder and track selection. Works excellent! There is a slight pause between tracks, but that is common with most mp3 playback devices. No FF or RW support though. Playing back standard CD audio doesn't have any on-screen info, but you can FF &amp; RW.4) Less than half the thickness of my last DVD player.CONS:1) The jpeg playback is a nice feature, but my 2 and 3 megapixel images are are re-rendered at a blocky 640x480. You can zoom in on the images but it does not re-render, so you're zooming in on the initially rendered 640x480 image. Unit will not display images wider than 2400 pixels.ALLEGED ISSUES:1) &quot;Made in China&quot;: So what, everything is made there now. My HP laptop, and my Motorola phone both made in China, and both of excellent durable quality!2) &quot;Light as a feather&quot;: It's a DVD player not an amplifier. Why should it be heavy? They're not going to add ballast to it just to make simpletons happy with it's weight. But ya know what? This unit feels SOLID; and it's not *that* light. Full metal casing except for the front panel. 'nuff said.3) &quot;Comparable to APEX&quot;: Not in the least. Apex is junk and most units won't play the full gamut of DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW. This unit plays them all. VCD and SVCD CD-R's too.4) &quot;Horrible picture quality and jittering&quot;: Not that I can tell. The picture quality is on par with every other DVD player I've ever used, and the only &quot;jittering&quot; you might see is on text when using S-VIDEO--like on EVERY OTHER DVD player. This is a non-unique issue.5) &quot;Doesn't play some discs&quot;: Haven't experienced that.6) &quot;Video streaking&quot;: Just played a fight scene from the Matrix and didn't notice that either.
this is a very good mp3 player for its price. the sound quality is great, and the graphics are pretty decent.
I say this cable is almost perfect because I only needed a short one and it is still about 2 feet more than required.There is not much to say about a cable, I just plugged it in the TV and DVD player and it works fine. By the way the price was about 1/3 or less than some of the over priced ones on the market.
I meant to order a different model. May I return this? Please give me instructions how I may return it
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.
Fantastic product. Great resolution - you can use it as a decent quality video camera, not just a webcam. Easy to set up, attractive body (much smaller than I thought it would be).All around great product! I am about to buy another for my Mom because all of us kids are off at college or have jobs and I know she'd love to be able to see us every once in a while.
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.
My friend bought me the PDC700 for Christmas, and I love it! We first bought an Argus DC2000, but the picture quality was so bad, it wasn't worth the money he paid for it. We did a little research on the Polaroid and liked the pics. When we got it, the software and all the extra cables etc. that came with it, have made it a pleasure! The PhotoMax software works great and you can do some fun stuff, like put peoples' heads on other bodies! It works great and I haven't had one ounce of problems with it. I recommend it highly. One more thing..when you press the shutter button, it flashes and takes a picture instantly...no waiting and no fuzzy pictures! Don't use the LCD display unless you have to...it will drain the batteries FAST!
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.
where do i start? we had so many problems with this product and this company. first of all, "40-hour" is an outright lie, unless you record programs on the lowest quality, which has totally unacceptable video and audio quality. we set it up to record "first-run" episodes of some recurring programs and it never listened to that and recorded ALL episodes, thereby filling up it's memory with programs we didn't ask for.we needed to return the unit because the sound wouldn't work 90% of the time. when we called the company, they said they charge a $60 "exchange fee"...to return their own faulty product! at best that's very, very shifty and at worst it's probably against consumer-protection law in 38 states. after being on the phone with them for 15 minutes, they agreed to take the product back if we paid for the shipping. again, costing the consumer at least $20 for something that is the fault of the company. they know how much the shipping costs and they had my credit card information. how hard is it to do the right thing and credit my account for the return shipping?we bought a wireless adaptor that was listed as compatible by linksys, but TiVo didn't have the driver required for the upgraded model. we had to return the adaptor and find the outdated model elsewhere. so basically, TiVo doesn't sell the components required to run their own product and when it comes to TiVo components, the word "compatible" means "nope."all the way around, the TiVo product and the TiVo company are jokes. I give it a year and the TiVo service will only be found in other manufacturers' DV-Rs.
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.
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.
Excellent value for the money. Great sounding headphones that does have excellent isolation. Once plugged into the Line 6 POD 500 , the sound was fantastic. Beyond excellent customer service from the company. Part broke on them , but sent out the replacement immediately. Hard to find this type of service now a days.
These things are terrible. The cord is stiff and not very pliable. The earbuds have no foam and they broke after less than a week.Don't buy these unless you need something for a day that you'll throw away. They're not worth the time to replace them.
I bought this because I wanted to get surround sound from my laptop through my home theater. The only way I could do that was send an HDMI signal from my laptop to my HDTV, then send the sound back to my home theater. But the TV's only output was Toslink, and the home theater's only input was digital coax. After researching, I bought this converter. Plugged it in, and now I can control my PC's sound from the digital input of my home theater. I am very happy.
I had a Kodak camera for years that I absolutely loved. We took it ice skating and ended up falling on it. Therefore, my family bought me this Sony for my b-day and I have to say this is the worst camera I have ever owned. If you have any movement (such as action shots or small children) the picture always comes out blurry. What a pain! Also, the picture quality is horrible. I will not purchase a sony again and am going back to a Kodak.
The new 80 Gb is garbage, it freezes itunes when you plug it into usb. whenever i load songs onto it off my computer it freezes for 40 secs or so. Like other reviewers said the interface is SLOW!! i have never had this many problems with an ipod. If you ask me these should still be in testing and not a final released product!!
The player itself was on the thicker side, but with this case on, it made it just rediculous. on top of that, the case was loose and din't fit right, and it made things look kind of ugly, and i couldn't take it. i took it off five minutes after i put it on. I hated it. I couldn't figure out how to put the belt clip on, and there were no instructions to tell me how.
Originally I bought the 360 which I was totally blown away with the pictures it took. However I decided to spend a few more dollars and get the 460 because the zoom was more useful than just a point and shoot. I wasn't disappointed, besides taking the same great pictures, the controls are more ergonomically arranged, and has a few more bells and whistles. The only down side that I can find with the camera is turning it off. You must be careful not to hit the lens barrel with the lens cover when sliding it back. I would recommend this camera to anyone who is interested in something a cut above a basic point and shoot camera.
Had the standard arm at first and it was nice but didn't get the full length that I need, the extension made all the difference. Plus it has a built in management cable system - No zip ties.
These headphones were great for their value... The sound quality was surprising for $4.99 headphones, and it did have pretty good bass, although I was expecting it to be a bit better. The truth is, for $4.99, they are worth it; however, they did not last too long (roughly 4 months). One of the earbuds died first, and I eventually just threw them away. You may as well go for better ones if you expect more than you pay for.
My old Belkin must have taken some surges and was no longer protecting my electronics so I purchased the 12-outlet as a replacement for my office. My computer, monitor, printer, phone charger, speakers, router, cable modem and cordless phone are all plugged into it.The spacing of the outlets is pretty efficient to allow for large brick adapters as well as the normal plugs. This model also has phone, Ethernet and coax protection. The cord management clip is only marginally useful but nice to have anyways. My only complaint is that the 10-foot cord is just too long for my use and wish they'd come up with a retractable cord or maybe removable cords in different sizes. The surge protector sits right under my desk so I only need about a foot of cord length. The extra 9 feet add to the jungle of cables and the right angle plug does not rotate.As I mentioned my old Belkin surge protector died. I didn't really think about the warranty on it until after I purchased the replacement but I called them up and got great service. They offered me a comparably priced replacement so I ended up trying out theBelkin Conserve Energy Saving Surge Strip. They sent me the replacement first and I mailed the old surge protector back at a cost of about $7.This 12-outlet Belkin surge protector is a great value. You get good protection for 12 devices in a slim form factor at Amazon's fantastic price.
We have had the Brother MFC 4800 for about three years now, and it is one of the absolute best purchases we ever made. The copy feature is not that great, but will suffice for home uses, and I don't know about the scanner or PC-fax features or haven't used them enough to pass judgement. As a printer and fax it has been great though.I went through law school while my wife was a realtor who worked 50% out of a home office using this printer. We have probably printed 25,000 + pages through it. It still works great. We replaced the printer drum unit once, which the salesman said we would have to do somewhere around 15,000 - 18,000 copies. I think it cost about $150. The toner cartridge is usually about $30, and lasts for at least 2,000 pages if not more. Never needed any other parts or repair, although I did open it once and dust it out as best I could.It doesn't print lightning fast, but it will do fast enough for a home use or a small home business, making high quality prints at probably 10 pages per minute. It makes great high quality prints on bond paper for resumes and postcard type paper for mailings, etc. I'm not sure now about the prices, but 3 years ago this machine was hands down the best value for the price if you wanted a home laser printer. I would estimate that at our high usage it has paid for itself several times just by how much longer the toner cartridge lasts versus inkjet cartridges, which usually cost even more. This thing costs only nominally more than an ink printer, and you won't miss having color. All the problems printing with ink make it almost a waste of time to deal with color printing at home anyway. The fax has always worked great too, and is easy to set up with your phone system, it has caller ID on it, and it has always worked fine detecting incoming faxes and answering them on the second ring.The machine has been just a workhorse and a brute. There were software glitches I remember when we switched to Windows XP, but it wasn't terribly difficult to fix and it works fine now. Sometimes if there is a power loss or the computer shuts off incorrectly, something happens in the printer communication that causes a headache for a short period. But not being a computer expert I have always got the printer to work just fine, and those are really minor things compared to the low cost, high quality printing, and longevity of this machine with very high usage (and we've moved twice since owning it and it's gotten beaten around!).
This is a great little camera for the price. Recommend seller. AAA++=
I Just got one and i really love it. My best friend loved his ipod, but he gave it to his wife after he played with mine. lol. it it's real good. Big and bright screen, I really love the fact that you can put any picture as background, it really look great!. the controls are really well organized, the menu is smooth, really easy to get to everything you need. The radio works good, I like how it give me info of the radio station and it also show you the title and artist of the song currently playing on the radio station, remember when you heard a cool song on the radio and wonder you is it? well now you will know so u can easy get the song later.One thing I notice after reading some previews here is that a lot of them are misleading. For example, one says Zune doesn't play DivX and Xvid. first anybody that has a ipod knows that ipod does not play DivX and Xvid , even more the only video file that ipod plays is mp4. Zune plays mp4, H.264 and WMV. plus who care if it doen't play Divx , remember that Divx is a old codes, and now days is mp4 is becoming more standar, so Zune is in the right track.Next, some people says negatives things about the 3 times or 3 days song shearing feature. well remember it's the music industry fault. they are the ones that doesn't want people to share music, The copyright laws are the ones that limit this awsome feature of wireless music shearing , so don't take on the Zune. But pictures are very easy to send from Zune to Zune and those are yours to keep, isn't that great? .so don't let anybody fool you, Apple's Ipod does not even have wireless capabilities, so why people even dare to say something bad about Zune, having something is always better than having nothing.Also, I read a complaint about the sinc cable saying that u can only use the type that came with the player and not a USB to mini USB one. well ley me tell you that that exactly the same way ipod cable works , u can only the type that came with the ipod.I'm just saying get info from different places, cause some people say things that Zune lacks but they forget to say that Ipod lacks them too.and with the Zune marketplace soon the will add video too!!!!!
They are comfortable and make a good replacement pair for my MP3 player. Good, but not great sound quality.
I use a Nikon D5000 and this worked smoothly right out of the package and for a cheap price. I've used it for portraits that I'm in and for shots requiring the camera to be absolutely still. Compact, low price, easy to use. Good purchase!
This card works great in my system. Haven't done any benchmarking, but the drives connected to this card don't seem to be any slower than the ones connected to the MB controller. So far, I've been very happy with this card.
I was hesitant to make the jump to a digital camera. I bought this baby, and boy am I glad I did. The pictures are remarkable, even when printed 8x10 on my printer (nothing fancy, just an HP 712C.) I get better detail on closeups than I do using my SLR camera. Pictures turn out great even in very low light. Plus, if you pick up a set of rechargable batteries, this guy is practially free to use. No more spending dough on film or developing. I highly recomend this camera for anyone looking to jump into digital pictures. It's well worth the money and will save you a bundle.
Very nice and durable bag at a great price. Fits all my equipment and then some...
I've enjoyed the IPOD Shuffle. Just like the box says, "You never know what its going to pick next"! Its like it has a mind of its own and when you pick just the right selection of songs, it makes for a pretty cool listening experience. Its great for long trips in the car if you have the radio transmitter or for just around the house when your mowing lawn or for exercising pusposes. Its small, versitile, and unpredictable! Life if good with the IPOD Shuffle!
Starting from the outside it has a cool rubberized finish which looks like it would protect it in the event of a drop (not that I want to test this theory). It comes with a neck strap that's a little flimsy for my taste, but I think I'll use some extra paracord I have laying around to replace it. Last is the case it comes in. Nothing special but for the $11 I paid it's impressive they come with a case at all. Looks like it'll mount up to your belt if you want to take it on a quick day hike or boating trip.The binocular itself is really compact which is nice, but it is almost wide enough for me to use comfortably. To the item's credit I'm a big guy with a big head. The adjustment is smooth and the zoom is decent. clarity is pretty good too. If you need a long distance set this isn't the one for you, but for a semi-disposable set to take to the beach or a ballgame (ie good chance it'll get lost or broken) this set is perfect.
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.
This worked great in Prague. I added a small power strip to it and charged my cell phone and laptop with it daily. Now, one cell and one laptop seem to be the max that it can handle. We tried to run two laptops and one cell at the same time and the converter got very warm. I am not sure if it was dangerously hot, but I was uncomfortable enough to unplug my laptop. As soon as we reduced the use to one laptop and one cell phone it cooled down and worked perfectly once again.This is a great for a businessperson on the move in Europe, but I would suggest that each person on your team have his/her own instead of trying to share.
The audio is horrible and I have returned this product. The manufacturer has informed me that I received a defective product. The customer service is horrible as well. They bounce you around from number to number.
Photosmart 100 is brilliant, it has 2400X1200 resolution, but there is a new printer Photosmart 130. The price is THE SAME. Photosmart 130 can do much sharper pictures 4800X1200, and it can read 4 king of cards. It's print speed is a little paster. (full page for 2 minuter). And The gratest thing about it is that ink can be refilled for very [reaonable amount] and the quality stays the same. HP says that it is not recomended to refill the cartrege blablabla.... But i gave it a try and for [a reasonable amount] I could refill it 12 times.(I had to buy a new ink cartrage after 5 refills.) The quality stayd the same. It is 100% the same. I gave it to a friend he could not tell the difference, so did I. The quality is great and with each refill i could print about 90-100 pictures. and the quality of pictures is great.You don't have to buy a wire for [a reasonable price], to print it from computer, you can just load imagis from digital camera to computer, and then from computer back to digital camera, and print without connecting printer back to computer. ...Cool photos. The best 4X6 in the world.
I have a Mid tower pc case and i wanted to find a power supply that would have plenty of power and also fit perfectly inside the case,this power supply did the job.I got an 8800gtx 768mb video card but could not run it with my current power supply so i got this one and it works perfectly.What makes this thing so great is the fact that you not only get amazing amounts of juice going to all your parts but you also do not even hear the thing working.It makes almost no noise at all!I have a quad core cpu and as i said before i have a heavy duty video card so i need all the power i can get and this does the job and then some.This has a 12v rail with 60a!Anybody looking for an ultimate gaming machine power supply should get this.
I owned an older version of this, the UR-15C, and wanted a second one. I was a bit disappointed to see that they stopped making the UR-15C, and was a bit apprehensive about ordering this new version, but I needn't have been. It is great. It is quite difficult to find the perfect pair of headphones, I have tried a few and these are the best by far. I am not as concerned about sound quality as I am about comfort, and these have to be the most comfortable headphones I have ever tried. The best part of these headphones is the large ear covers, they don't crimp on the ears at all. Sound quality is quite good too.
This is a wonderful product. We have an office with about ten employees and occasional clients visiting that require WiFi. Our computer Tech said this was one of the best routers I could have chosen. Cisco-Linksys continues to be one of my first, and favorite, choices.
I've had my Zune for almost 2 years with almost no problems (excluding the whole Dec. 31st thing lol). The only problem I have with Zune really has nothing to do with the device it self but rather with the software...
In short, I'm disappointed with the quality of sound. Maybe Texas has too many stations, so it's hard for me to find a decent transmission of sound. Even 88.1 is an actual station in my part of TX. I tried several other stations; none where void of static, even though some had a lesser undertone than others. The hint of static was consistently present.It's kind of frustrating because I have a sports car and I don't want a bulky transmitter, so stylish wise this was the most suitable. I even read several of the reviews that were favorable, but it did not work for me. I guess its back to the drawing board.
I'm drawing more attention to the prior comments on the brackets. I've been using the camera in a Phoenix summer and it's picture for the price is better than the other sub $100 night visions I've tested but the bracket is not only ineptly designed it's dangerous to your investment. The camera's come off twice once from the clamp on the ball slipping and the camera "headbutted" the door beneath it .. cracked lens. It's fatally flawed without making you own bracket hence the 2 stars, would be 4 other wise.
I hate the fact that ink cartridges for all in one printers run out fast and are so expensive! I might as well buy a new printer with all the money I wind up spending on the ink. You can't even shake the cartridge to get a few extra pages out. I'm happy with the pricing and service from amazon, but the quality of the ink from HP is terrible.
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 bought these speakers for two reasons: High Quality Sound, Low Price. If you don't mind having the volume control on one of the satellites and the bass control on the rear of the bass this speakers will give you the same quality of sound that more expensive ones. Even at low volume levels the sound is very clear and involving. The Sub in NOT video Shielded, so don't place it close to your monitor. I had a party for 30 persons using these speakers and my Laptop and it was more than enough.
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!
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...
First of all the seller got me this item for a great price and did a great job getting it here quickly. They sent me an e-mail for Nikon's technical support when I couldn't figure out how it works.I rated this item low on ease of use, because you have to pair it with the camera, much like pairing a blue tooth to a cell phone. No one would know this just by looking at it, and there are specific steps for doing this depending on your camera model.Picture quality??? What does this have to do with the picture quality? I bought an expensive camera for great picture quality.
These table radios can be expensive! There are three in the lineup I know of, the Bose, this one and the Boston Acoustics one. This one is the cheapest- about $150 less than the competition, but right alongside in terms of performance! While the Boston one is the only one I haven't tried, since the Bose and this one are very similar I'll assume the Boston one is also. Although this one isn't as elegant looking as the Bose, it sure stands up to it in other ways. While Bose relies on lower octaves and air movement to produce bass, this one is simply equipped with a built-in subwoofer. I mean, it doesn't take a huge subwoofer to produce a lot of bass. So, this idea is a simple one, yet not one that others have used a lot. All Cambridge had to do is make it a non-cube shape, add two speakers for treble, and voila! You have a compact unit that produces big sound! The bass is quite prominent. The wattage confines it a bit, but the range of it allows you to play any song without compromise to sound. I've always said that a subwoofer produces the best bass. I don't care how powerful a competing woofer would be to it, the subwoofer just sounds better, plain and simple. This system somehow produces more audible bass than a 440W system I have, with only woofers. A subwoofer produces punching bass, and a woofer only produces spreading, dissipating bass. I'm trying to illustrate what kind of sound comes out of this unit. It won't shake the whole house, but it is uniquely powerful for such a compact piece of machinery. Well worth the money! I usually listen to music at moderate volumes, but still desire prominent bass. This was perfect for me. I was also going to buy a huge component system for more bass, but cancelled that order and now have found my main unit.
The actuator worked fantastic and was simple to install. It shipped really quick too. I would buy this again in a heartbeat if I need to do another power lock.
What a horrible camera.....heavy, bulky, slow, I think the worst of all was the LCD, its dark, blurry, slow.....The pictures most of all are blurry.....And the battery die quickly....Dont let impress for the 5 MP...I had to sell it on ebay (almost as a gift, there are really other option.....
I've bought this MP3 player recently and I'm very much satisified with it's excellent performance
EXCELLENT UNIT-------------What more can I say that hasn't already been said by others. There are a few(I do mean"a few") quirks but don't we also have "few quirks" and we function very well. The quirks that it has, Garmin is working on to resolve.You can read about them on other reviews I don't feel the little quirks are worth my time to talk about.I receive 6-8 satellites while sitting in my condo---------6-8 while inside a home "is fantastic".Down loading software--------let me just say if YOU can use a computer you can download the updates and the software. If and I do say IF you have a problem the garmin tech's at their customer service number are FANTASTIC.I REALLY CAN'T SAY MORE!!!---------I FEEL THIS IS THE BEST UNIT OUT ON THE MARKET!!!!!----------------------THATS ALL FOLKS!!!!!!
For about a decade I always have bought HP printers. The one before this one was a Photsmart 1100, or something like that and it worked great for 3-5 years so when it dies I decide to get one that is a scanner also and I settle for HP because they are always good, right?No, the piece of offal jams constantly. I get the "paper try empty" error even after it has grabbed up a bit of paper.I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate this printer. It stops working right only months after buying it and then only using it two or three times. I don't want to clean rollers I want to print but even cleaning rollers doesn't help.I'm sure the CEO of HP is getting a big bonus for shoving this evil onto the poor hapless user who thinks HP is good quality because CEO's always get big bonuses especially if they drive the company into the ground and this printer makes me hate HP and never buy them again so stockholder take note: Big big bonus for CEO
I returned this "Hi-Fi System" because the CD player didn't work. That may have been bad luck, but it is still pretty junky. It doesn't even have a bass or tremble dial.... not even a tone dial!
I am glad I bought this.... very sleek and stylish. Of course it works great.... I haven't used the media remote extensively yet....nice keyboard and beautiful matching optical mouse.I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a wireless k/b and mouse. This would make a great gift.
I bought these headphones after reading this review in the New York.The NYT reviewer said they were on par with a Bose model but much cheaper. I've been using them for a week listening to MP3s off of my Mac and iPod, and I think they sound great. They are crisp with clean solid bass and good dynamic range. My only complaint is that with my big ears, the pads sometimes feel tight and warm during longer listening sessions.
Product delivers everything as advertised. Many excellent features. The keyboard has the touch that I was looking for. The mouse is a lot smarter than I am. Strongly recommemded!
It's worked great for the last month or so. I've got a USB hard drive and a laser printer plugged into it. All the computers in the house can see the drives and the printer... no connectivity issues. My music folders are on the drive so I can access from anywhere on the network. Backups are convenient too.
It's a Great item, well made, priced right and works perfectlyIt stores my video game (72 games) collection in a fraction of the space the game cases would take up on a bookshelf.
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 decided on the Zune 30Gig unit primarily based on the very attractive price and the capability to wirelessly synch. I bought it to replace a large CD changer on my Stero system.So far so good; I am really happy with it. It was easy to set up and synch with my music and digital still photo collection.I have it interfaced with my receiver and TV using the Zune dock and remote. This works nicely for listening to the music collection while watching slides.There are some things that don't work as I expected. And you have to figure them out by trial an error because the operation manual is not very detailed. One thing I discovered is that the wireless networking is disabled when the NTSC video output option is enabled. So you can't control the sync operation via the Zune remote because you can't see the options on the TV. And I haven't been able to figure out how to initiate the synch operation from the PC. You seem to have to initiate the sync from the Zune device. It automatically connects to the wireless network, synchronizes the collection and playlists from the PC and then disconnects from the network. It would be nice to be able to initiate a synch session from the PC.In my opinion, Zune support software on the PC also leaves a bit to be desired. It doesn't have all the functionality of MS Media Player; I find that strange. In an effort to make it very simple to use (I guess), it operates differently from most other Windows applications.But other than these minor shortcomings my experience with the Zune has been very good.
Exactly as advertised. comprehensive directions, been almost a month and the card works perfectly with my new keyboard and mouse.
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)
I bought this cable to use the new transfer software in Windows vista. It does not work so I ended up trannsfering all my files by DVD this works much faster and easier and I would not of had to spend all the money to by the cable.
great battery, says I have 380 some mins of battery at full charge. Little bit bigger than the picture would have you think but totally worth it.
I have to change my review of this. After working great for a long time the two I have both started to fail. Some keys would not type. I could not type numbers. A real mess. They are trash now.
I am taking an online presentations class and needed a good microphone for eliminating background noise from my house. The sound on this device is great! I like that it has a mute button as well. very good product.
I had this disk for over two years. I had been worried whether the business would hold on long enough with all competitions since they are the one of a kind thing comparing to other storage solutions. They do.In general, I don't like proprietary product. This disk is an exception, because it's so easy to use; also it's very reliable. With updated driver, the disk support multiple concurrent access for both read and write. It's secure without too much hassle. Under Windows, it appears and behaves just as a regular disk. Very nice.The only complaint is that their Linux driver does not work for me. I checked their support forum, and noticed the development for Linux driver had been stuck for quite a while. Recently I had to buy a storage from another company recently because I had a couple of Linux boxes in my office; but I do miss the convenience with the NetDisk.On the other hand, I wish they would open their protocol, so as to make it a standard.Pros: Convenience; reliabilityCons: Proprietary protocol; shabby Linux support
This really is a great tool. I scan so many things from so many sources a regular scanner + OCR would be too cumbersome. I use it wherever I go, when I work at a friend's place, library, my parent's. I tried the portable one but they are way too slow for me and all I did was to delay working on projects...not good. Without the IRISPen Express, I would have to retype by hand. I definitely found the best alternative.Could not afford the Executive version but it sounds pretty cool to have the voice read back. The accuracy is identical to the Express and the Express is less expensive.Great stuff! Every students should have one.
This is subject to update!I purchased this device in June'06. Found out that the maps were atleast 4 years old. Called Tomtom they promised that a free update will be coming in end of Summer. Called again in Nov, said I have to pay for the update which will be coming in Dec. I feel this is really unfair as I had paid the full price in June'06 which also included the maps from tom tom.I am going to try again in dec when the updates are available to see whether they will give me a free update.
When i first got this printer i already new that i would use mostly for printing pictures on regular paper. well that has come out to be true, but wow i was wrong. the quality is extremely bad the pixels are sometimes as big as a millimeter by a milimeter! as for scanning, i could say that it's exeptional, but i don't use that feature much. copying is average at best. Text printing is the WORST there letters are like fraing blobbs. as for faxing a havent found any issues exept for speed which is a little slow. Now tha ti have had it with this printer i am getting a epson c82 because thats all i really need and the quality is very good, thats what i would recomend to you, or if you want these features i would recomend the epson cx5200 for only $... which is twice as cheap as this and at least twicew as good.
best you can get for the money. no complaints no problems all I could hope for. nothing flashy but definitely worth the money
i have had this for 4 months now. What i can say is it didn't disappointed me. I bought this to replace me sony isolating earbud, the difference was like night and day. After the first 2 weeks of use on my laptop, the sound is not much different than my first use, flat and average. Then i decided to listen to it on my nakamichi receiver, right away, the sound all the sudden became richer and clearer, and much more dynamic. After that i almost use it everyday, the sound is so pleasant to listen to. I think my high current receiver opens up the sound, otherwise you would probably need longer time to break in. I had Grado 60, and sold it cuz of discomfort. The HD-497 is a bit uncomfortable after an hour of use. Any way between Grado 60 and HD-497, i would chose HD-497 over Grado 60, the reason is that HD-497 has more bass then Grado 60. And because of the bass the sounds are much more dynamic and rich. I give it 4 star because it hurts my ear a bit.
Compr&egrave; el producto con la finalidad de disponer de un equipo peque&ntilde;o para los viajes.El mismo tiene gran calidad de sonido para el tama&ntilde;o del mismo, as&iacute; como el tiempo de duraci&oacute;n de la bateria es asombroso.Apple siempre con sus buenos productos.Recomiendo totalmente dicho producto siempre y se tenga clara la finalidad que se le va a dar al mismo.
Oh the Debates in our household. - She wanted something cheap and cheerful - me having done photography for a living, wanted something I could control, a camera that wouldn't fight back. This was the the perfect solution. (Except that she wasn't so cheerful that it wasn't so cheap!)A - Auto setting- a simple point and shootM - Manual in the loosest sense of the word gives access to the miriad functions and adjustments available.I suspect that many of the problems other users have reported have come from not reading the instructions sufficiently, I still find myself refering back to it every so often to make sure there's something I've not missed. That said the manual control options are very straightforward if you already know ones f-stop from ones elbow...Complaints that the 995 produces softer pics than the 990 arise I suspect, from the fact that the 990 automatically applies more sharpening in-camera. Enter the 995's menu and change its auto sharpening setting to max and the result is an image so sharp yer eyeballs bleed. personally I prefer to back off from crystal tip clarity and apply sharpening later with Photoshop if neccessary. At least the 995 allows control.The same is also true with colour saturation. here I habitually adjust the 995 saturation to +1 which really brightens up our cooler British colours but there's also the option to go the other way- right back to black and white images.Yes- Total manual control of aperture and shutter speed is impractically fiddly, however there is a very practical and effective workaround.In P - program mode, adjusting the thumb dial cycles through the various combinations of Apperture/shutterspeed whilst maintaining correct exposure with its insurpassable matrix metering system. BUT if you want to adjust the estimated exposure, touch the function 2 button, It's right there, right between the thumb dial and the shutter release, just where you need it. Touch that and then use the thumb dial to exposure compensate + or - 2 stops. I find this way far easier than adjusting the Apperture and shutter independantly so I've no complaints.Finally - the hotshoe issue. The Nikon speed flash is marvelous piece of kit and when I used to work with one it's TTL system NEVER let me down (much!). However at over 300 quid over here for the flash and another 90 just for the bracket!! tieing us soley into that system seems just a wee bit small minded and besides, I have a perfectly servicable Mecablitz CT45 already thankyou very much Mr Nikon san.Here's how I use them togetherSet the camera to aperture priority, and match its aperture to the flash's output setting. You can't connect the flashes lead directly to the nikon so instead connect it to a photo electric 'slave' sensor. My tiny slave has a sucker on it so I can stick it anywhere! Activate the cameras on board flash. position the slave so that it is triggerd either by the flash directly or by the flash reflected back from the subject. The slave sees the flash from the camera and triggers the CT45 which I bounce off the ceiling. Works a treat, well usually.I love this camera, it comes everywhere with me. That's the final bonus, It clicks 'flat' and slips neatly into my jacket pocket.Couldn't do THAT with my 35mm kit!
Arrived on time, fits the camera and also came with charge on it!Need a spare one in case the main dies.. And its better to be original!
I attached the Terk AM-1000 to my stero to bring in a weak station. The improvement was amazing. I record a talk radio station when I am not in the house so I have "before" and "after" comparisons. The signal strength went up and the background static is now near zero. The station is 40 miles away and partly obscured by hills.As a final test, when my wife came home from work the first day I attached the AM-1000, she commented that the radio station "sure sounded good" within 10 seconds of entering the room. Check. If she can notice it, it sounds MUCH better.
After owining many portable dvd players i feel this is not a very good one. It lacks some key features that other ones like it have, such as games ect.. A better model would be the d1812pkg just a bit newer, and a lot nicer
I wanted a super-zoom digital with an array of features, but still wanted to be able to carry it around easily. This camera offers all of that - great features, fantastic zoom, superb lens, and all in a compact, super-light body. I tend to carry a camera all the time, so the weight and size really make a difference. Combine the camera with a ClipSystems belt clip and you are ready for anything.
I bought this backpack to replace a worn out, inexpensive model of another wheeled bag. This bag is head shoulders above the other one in quality. The wheels are large and sturdy, and the front has feet that are the right height to tip the bag backwards just a bit, so that when you're filling it up, there is no worry about it tipping over forward. I have used the laptop sleeve for my 15" laptop, it fits fine. It has a good number of pockets, and a useful water bottle holder on the outside. The construction of the handle feels very sturdy too. After a few weeks of use, I'm very happy with this bag. Time will tell how sturdy it is, but I'm hopeful that I'll get at least a couple of years of use out of this. Plus, the animal print is kinda funky in a way I like. A co-worker of mine was grimacing at the print as we rode the elevator together. I looked at him and said, "Can you believe it, it was on sale?" Haha... I like it, to each their own!
I've purchased two(2) 30-pack spindles of these discs and have not experience a single error resulting in an unusable disc (aka a coaster). I always burn my lightscribe discs as dark as possible and even very complex patterns and detailed photos show up beautifully.
This is a good radio. It has good reception on both AM and FM. Does exactly what the description says. 5 stars
love the multi disc, saves on having to put in more cd's. find it is easy to operate with the remote control. and you can rebeat, skip, end at the last one and much more. love it!
DON'T but it! I bought an HP home PC almost two years ago, which included an F50 monitor. The monitor itself has great clarity and color and a nice aesthetic quality as well. The problem is a horizontal line of pixels burnt out about 1 1/2 years after I bought it. So basically I have a horizontal black line running dead center throught my monitor. When I called HP Support they told me my monitor needed to be replaced. I find this unacceptable after only a year and a half of use.
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.
The customer service is a joke from belkin...no wonder everyone is sending it back and resells it...it cant find the usb port and says it is corrupted...vista to win 7 ...it is NO GOOD....dont waste your time...
Not worth of buying it, i got the Cassette Adapter last week, i not playing the songs well, songs comes like Murmuring, i don't why, i hardly played the songs.
We have only had the printer for about a month at this writing. I have a home network made up of Mac's and Pc's, desktops and wireless. It was easy to install on all the machines. We installed it as a network printer using the RJ-45 connection. Very short learning curve. It prints excellent photos and is very fast. For all that it does, it has a small footprint. Because we have VoIP phone service, in the past we have had problems using fax machines. This one works well provided there isn't a lot of uploading or downloading going on.I would recommend this printer to anyone with the need for all the features.
I've had this radio in my shower for well over a year now. I was skeptical that it would keep working but thought I'd give it a shot. What a surprise! It not only still works, it is still on the first set of batteries! I listen for about 30 minutes every morning and I have 25% left on the batteries.The sound is really good for a single speaker shower unit. It isn't a 7.2 home theater, but those aren't usually waterproof. So there you go.The radio reception is a bit skittish. Without an external antenna it doesn't get great reception except for the strongest stations (and I don't want to listen to Shakira five times per shower). I sometimes have to move it to a few places to get the best non-static reception. Otherwise I have not even the smallest concern about this unit.
For price and quality you cannot do better. This receiver is packed full of features and delivers a solid punch!
The Sennheiser RS 130 headphones produce a good sound and are confortable to use. As far as you do not move around they function perfectly even when you are several meters far from the sound source. If you do move, it does not matter how far you are, they produce a "hissing" noise from time to time, probably related to some particular position changes. I guess that it is impossible to eliminate this noise. Perhaps it is the price that you have to pay for getting free of cables. Anyway, I am happy with these headphones as I can listen to my musics at a reasonable volume without disturbing anyone and without needing to stay attached to my sound system by a cable.
They may not be bose noise canceling headphones but I still use them 4 years later. In fact, I bought another set because I liked them so much.
I cannot say how disappointed I was with this buy. Open it on christmas to a non charging battery....poor present to say the least. didnt even charge once.
I purchased a Smart Strip and use it to power my PC, monitor, printer, speakers and other peripheral devices. I find that it performs quite well. My PC is plugged into the control outlet, so the other outlets turn on when the PC is turned on. When the PC turns off, the other outlets shut down, so I no longer worry about shutting off my monitor, printer, or speakers. Sometimes there is a few minutes of delay before the peripherals power down, but this sensitivity can be tweaked with a setting on the Smart Strip - it is adjustable because some devices continue to draw a small current even when powered off, which can be enough current to keep the other outlets from shutting down. But with some adjustments, it can be set to work in most situations. The energy savings/environmental benefits make this a worthwhile purchase, but the convenience factor of not having to power on or off my devices just adds value. I plan to buy another one for my stereo system.
I picked this mic up to play Dungeons and Dragons Online. It works and allowed me to hear and be heard reasonably well, though the sound quality was worse than the xbox 360 mic over Live according to some of the people I was playing with (and usually play with on Xbox). It's definitely not the most comfortable headset and a very basic setup without any kind of mute button or volume control on the headset, but it is functionable and for under $12, 4 stars! Just be prepared to rip it off quickly when you feel that sneeze coming on during your gaming session!
My Monster Pod arrived today and after several painful minutes of trying to get through the industrial grade plastic container it came in, I tried to stick the device on my kitchen doorway. It fell off. Then I tried to stick it on my bedroom door. It fell off of that too. So I massaged the yucky feeling orange sticky stuff to warm it up a bit (temp. in the house was around 70F). Then I tried to stick it to another doorway post. It fell off. Luckily, I never even got to attach my small camera to it... I do see some reviewers have had great luck with this device, but I sure couldn't get it to work as advertised.
I like this case, even though it is a little too big for my WD Passport. But overall it's well worth getting it and the size should be good for many different portable drives. It has a pocket for storing the cable and the drive itself is secured with elastic band.
The last person said this did not have the multi-disc shuffle or program mode. If he read through the manual once, he would have found it.One small issue is the SA-CD does not play through the digital optical output. You need to connect the full 5.1 audio set. This means I am doing double cabling just to make it work that the digital output could do by itself.I am very happy with it!
It appears NAVMAN does not have map updatesfor this product. Which means that over time it will become useless.Indeed, the last several business trips I've takem, NAVMAN cannotfind the hotel I'm staying at.Things I like about the unit:- You can search for nearest point of interest without specifying thehotel.- You can turn off the safety stuff that some GPS units haveto prevent the driver from entering data while the car is moving.This allows passengers to manage the navigation without stopping theengine.- PriceThings I dislike:- The points of interest menu doesn't have a grocery store category.That is just stupid. On the bright side, if you know what themajor grocery store names are in the area you are travelling theunit will find them quickly.- Sometimes it takes 15 or minutes for the unit to get a GPS fixespecially during a rainstorm. Leave it turned on.- The USA voices are too hard to hear while the car is running.The British voices are easy to hear though.- WiFi signals interfere the remote control, and so whentrying to enter data while my laptop is turned on,it is as if there is phantom competing with me to push buttons.The unit has a remote control. This is overkill. It also has a touchscreen which is overkill; just use the buttons on the thing.
The 550 is as good if not better than my factory installed car GPS. Havng the buttons on the left is very handy. Though it's not recommended to use them when moving, I have found myself adjusting the volume of the MP3 player from time to time. Thus I mention that they could have made that task a bit easier, but that's a very minor detail.I do wish they made a sun shade for the 550. I did find one that "sort of works" online. But when it is in place it is a bit tough to operate those left hand buttons. Again, a minor point.The case that comes with the 550 is a very nice case, but it lacks a belt loop. So you either have to carry it in your hand, or put into a carry-all bag if you happen to have one. Now this is a pain in the butt.Now here's my biggest complaint. To use the full range of options (i.e. the XM Radio, and the Traffic / weather) you must purchase a antenna that sells for any where between $250 down to $190. That is the cheapest I've seen it online. So, you buy the 550 for the nice round number of $1,000 you still have to add the price of the antenna. Plus if you want the radio, weather and traffic you have to add the monthly charge for those services. The monthly charges I wouldn't mind so much, but I do not understand why this antenna costs more than about $35 or $40. I only think that is a rip off. But all in all, you will enjoy the 550.
The item did not arrive on time. However, when I e-mailed I recieved a response immediately and another was sent out. The card does not work in my phone, but works perfectly in my mother's phone. All in all a pretty good deal!
I have a PB G4 and these do not have serial interfaces. I end up configuring Cisco Routers on a regular basis and often need to connect via the CON port on the router.This adapter does a perfect job of adapting my USB interface on the PB (Mac OS X ver. 10.4.x) to the DB9 interface of the router.FYI: I called up the sales line and they said that this is a Cisco recommended product.
I bought two of them. It's easy to put together, quiet, and really works very well. I never have to put them higher than the lowest setting. I'm so happy I found this product. I am very, very satisfied.
This is a necessary product for anyone using the Easy share system to print digital photographs. The amazing part is how cheap the 160 print cartridge is compared to the other smaller sizes. If you plan on printing lots of copies this is a great deal.
Flexible munting combined with superior control features make this brand of caller ID equipment easyto install and use. These units are a valuable asset for identifying callers before picking up the receiver.I would recommend this brand over the Telenote ID product which I also own.
I bought two of the multi-plugged surger protectors because they were the best on-line deals that I could find. I'm overseas and the best deal at our PX was $27.00 and I knew I could do better than that. I am pleased with the way they are designed with the efficiently of the plug placement for optimal use. I should have paid more attention, however, to the length of the cord. One that I purchased has only a 3 foot cord, the other, a 5 foot cord.
Product is great. When i recieve the product the box was all ripped apart but once I opened it up it was ok.
I'm giving one star for this product because it was doing very well until it's LCD screan broke with only two years, and with not that much of a usage.I got very disappointed with this product because when I bought a Camera it was to use it for about five years. The LCD screan stopped working in a sudden while I was downloading videos to my computer. I tried to call the customer support and they told me the only thing they can do is to fix it with the cost of 175 dollars plus shipping. I guess I might as well buy another one from a different brand, because I won't be risking another disappontment.
No media player will do everything that everyone wants, but for me the Zune is great. It feels great in my hand and it plays videos and music very well. The new firmware (v2.2) makes this even better. Wireless sync is a must have for me. I'm not disappointed in it at all.
I send a lot of time on the road and tons of time in Iraq and this card works great on everything from computers to media players to cameras. Its also faster than other cheapo sd cards. Perfect for hiding it in your wallet and perfect for uniform pockets.
I bought these earbuds in the last 2 months and one of the earbuds has already gone out. They are very cheaply made, I would not recommend buying unless you just need a fix for a few days until you can buy a reliable pair of earphones.
Bought because of the reviews here - went on easy, no noticeable problems/light drop off/etc. Bought from Adorama and got good, fast shipping, although I wish Amazon would stock this stuff or just buy up the whole world so I could get the Free Super Saver shipping.I feel a whole lot more relaxed around my children now with this on the lens.
Sends very good audio/video signal, however, the remote control extender is practically useless if the units are more than about 30' apart. I have the receiver in a room about 50' away from the sender and I can rarely get the remote to send a signal no matter how much tweaking I do with the antennas. I will now need to add a separate remote IR extender ($50) even though this product is supposed to handle that task.
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.
-The scanner worked for maybe a week and will not reinstall.-The paper tray started jamming on a regular basis (meaning page by page) after a few months.-The computer was reading the ink cartridge as an improper product for my printer shortly after I started using it (yes it was the one that came with the machine).-The printer head broke twice- once on my original printer and one on the refurbished one. That's twice in 9 months.-It required one unanswered email to HP support and three phone calls to get anything done about these problems, and the refurbished printer didn't scan from day one.Positives:-HP had no problem replacing the printer when they found out the print head was broken.-HP mailed me replacement ink cartridges for free when they found out their faulty hardware corrupted it.I have been costing HP more money in customer support and replacement parts than I paid for the machine. If I hadn't been using this machine to print out my senior thesis I would think it's funny. Plus their customer support is out of the US so it helps the economy!
I purchased this for use on my G4 Mac (Digital Audio) so I could plug my 2G iPod nano into it. The card fit well into the computer, no fuss no muss. Didn't even need to put the CD into the disc drive, just plug and play. So far so good. When I tried to plug the iPod cable into it the computer wouldn't mount the iPod in iTunes, or on the desktop. Only place I can find it is in the System Profiler. Very wierd.Other than that the card works great, I have my printer plugged into it and it works very well.Perhaps I have not found a way to have the iPod work with it. Hopefully a way is out there.
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.
straight out of the box and connected to phone line & computer/great.sync with computer/cool. Connecting to Internet/not so good...yetAT&T; in area not so good; blaming problem on modem...still working with AT&T; customer service.
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.
My situation is this -- my son is too young to watch action movies, and if I were to &quot;rock the house&quot; with a 5.1 surround sound speaker system after his bedtime, I would be guilty of child abuse. Since my Projection TV is already using a pair of JBL speakers in a stereo set-up, I bought this Sony subwoofer to upgrade to a 2.1 set-up (two stereo speakers and a powered subwoofer). The extended bass really enhances our television/DVD viewing, and remains kid-friendly. One key point -- take the time to measure your stereo speakers per Sony's instruction manual and set the Crossover switch (on the subwoofer) accordingly. It will give you peak performance from this subwoofer...
After struggling with the installation setup for a day and waiting for the Technical support, I finally went on the Linksys support website via my wired LAN connection. The Knowledge database indicated that this device has some technical issues with XP and requires "try and error". I have another XP at home with D-Link PCI wireless adapter and it is working just fine. So I decided to not spend more time to troubleshoot this one anymore and return the adapter instead.
Man.. i had a palm 3xe.. but once i got the aero.. yahoo.. it is so much better.. and for 50 bucks more.. it's really worth it..
I have used Linksys (as well as Netgear) wireless network equipment for several years in support of my home-based business, seeing the progression of their products through the years. This particular gateway was installed in our second home, which is located where no DSL service is available. The gateway functions as a cable modem and provides both corded and wireless Ethernet switch services; it lacks 802.11n protocol, instead only supporting the older 'b' and 'g' wireless services. Still, I was looking to minimize cost and only paid $60 for the gateway versus the $10/month that the ISP wanted if they provided a wireless router.Over the years, the Linksys products have generally become easier to install, and that was generally the case here. It did start out, however, that I chosse to load the drivers via USB connection, which requires a USB connection between the gateway and one's computer as well as the installation CD. The gateway comes with both Ethernet and USB cables, as well as the installation CD; unfortunately, having connected via USB cables the CD repeatedly indicated that it did not contain the necessary files to support installation via USB! So, instead I simply used an Ethernet cable to set up the gateway, not having to bother with the CD. Why the USB connection requires the extra steps associated with the CD, I don't know; it seems much easier to simply plug in a network cable and go.Beyond that, my only caution is to not change any gateway settings unless one has too. After setup, I explored the other settings a bit, finding a setting that didn't seem to make sense (based on its labeling and associated setting selection). The information in the user manual on the CD does a poor job of explaining these several settings, so I changed the setting based on logic and found over the next few days that it introduced a couple of problems (e.g., often losing the link between the ISP and the router, as well as providing extremely slow wireless speed). Changing to the original setting alleviated the problem.All of the above is to say that: (a) the product is basic yet inexpensive; and (b) the product works best when one simply takes it out of the box, sets it up in the simplest manner, and leaves it alone.
Ok. What's the name again? Ah! Fujifilm FinePix F401 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom. Long name, but this digital camera will come for a long time. My pals gifted this to me a few Xmases ago (I think 2000's Xmas) and this beauty has worked wonders for me. A travel writer myself, with a name which I will reveal:Thomas Davis. Have ya heard of me? My spelling is WAY better than this display.OK OK. Back to topic time now (or rather, maybe not!). I travelled to Anchorage, London, Rome, Shanghai, Moscow, Perth, Pretoria, Brasilia, Santa Cruz, Mexico City, Seattle, Ottawa, Washington D.C, Paris, Tokyo, Auckland, Nairobi, Baghdad (OOOH! THAT ONE WAS SCARY!!), Riyadh, Dubai, Berlin, Chicago, Casablanca, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Vladivostok, Milan, Zurich, Harare and Windhoek (I AM A TRAVEL WRITER, REMEMBER) within the 3 years's space from my home in New York City (all in order, as taken from my travel jottings) and I'm travelling to Dublin this winter to see my folks in Ireland. I DO TRAVEL ONCE EVERY FEW MONTHS. Why am I talking about travel here?? 'Coz I have taken the Fujifilm FinePix F401 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom EVERYWHERE I WENT!! And I took believe it or not 2500+ photos with it alone!!!!So this camera is really high class, high priced (but worth it), cool lookiong, rugged and able to rough just about anything and everything.SO I RECCOMEND THIS CAMERA TO THE WORLD!!! ANY HOME IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THIS LITTLE BEAUTY!!!
I have my dvr in the living room and it is connected to the living room tv via hdmi, I ran a component line to the tv in our master bedroom and this allows us to use the remote. Only problems I have is that we need to move the reciever end directly in front of the dvr in order to use it and the transmitter can be a little touchy at times but knocking stuff off our dvr list while getting ready for bed is worth it.
This is also the adapter for an 06 Sonata. I wired it up and it connected to the car harness easily but I had very poor radio reception. After a couple of hours of looking online, I found that the Hyundai factory antenna has a powered amplifier for the antenna that is connected to pin 24 on the harness. The adapter does not have a wire on pin24, but I was able to push a wire through the adapter in the pin 24 hole that holds in place well (just by force-fit, I think I used 18 ga wire) and contacts pin 24 on the car's harness, which then connects to the antenna power wire on the receiver -everything works fine now.
I got this product as a gift in the middle of December and it has not let me down once. I have been able to make so many short and some long movies with this camcorder. The quality of the video isn't great, but it's okay. The lighting isn't the best, but it doesn't bother me. The mp3 player is awesome. It's helped me whenever I get bored in class. The 4500 is easy for me to hook up to the computer. People say they have troubles, but come on people! You put the USB side into the computer and the other into the camcorder. An infant could use this. This camera is awesome. It's been my life for the past 3 months.
Ok, so I bought this camera because a friend had the exilim z700, and I loved the features. I wasn't quite prepared for what I got. This camera is amazing; I love it and carry it everywhere I go: to take photos of myself and with friends, to take video of funny things I see on the streets, to record rehearsals and performances and even auditions (it has a vocal recorder that records for 49 hours!!!).There are so many uses I've found including posting quality video to the internet at [...]. Everyone I know comments on the quality of the video and the pictures come out amazing.I'm just a layman as far as photography is concerned, but I feel like a professional when I use my exilim. It's sleek and easy to manipulate; it has a very nice size display screen; and the buttons and prompts are very easy to follow.If you're thinking about buying it, look at the z1000 first; but this one should be a steal and has mpeg4 technology which is like movie footage.Happy snappy.
I use USB a lot - I have a variety of devices that use it to communicae with computers, and the couple of sockets that most machines have has long since become inadequate for what I do. At present, I have two Belkin 7-port USB hubs and one 4-port model on various computers around my house and business. They are simple, unassuming, and loyally perform their work with a minimum of trouble. I've tried other hubs, but the Belkins have been by far the most reliable.This is a plug it in then plug other things into it technology. The only thing you can do wrong is man-handle the connections hard enough to break something. And the Belkin sockets are plenty tough. It comes with it's own power supply which is more than adequate to support devices that draw their energy from the USB connection.My only gripe is a typical one of all USB hubs - the box isn't heavy enough to overcome the pull of the USB wires. Of course, making it so would significantly effect the price of a very affordable device. This really is only an issue if you have to keep plugging and unpluging things. I gave up and grabbed a roll of double sided tape - end of problem.
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+++
Can't beat a leather product for under 10 bucks. well made . should last a long time.would recommend A+
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.
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 was very pleased to receive my item as indicated and in the appropriate amount of time.
This is a nice CD changer, which unfortunately may become extinct thanks to the advent of MP3 players and the like. I like the green light accent in the front; pretty cool. This unit is fairly light, compared to other makes -- not sure if that's a good thing. You need to buy a good pair of audio wires to get clear fidelity out of the unit, even if you have a high-end receiver. (The ones that come with the unit won't give you the full range of sound.) Great price. Great customer service from the third-party seller.
It has been about one month sine my office replaced our old dot matrix printer with this one. For the money, this printer cannot be beat and we are completely satisfied.If I had to complain, the print quality could be better - but this is an entry level dot matrix printer and a you're probably not looking for the highest dpi, just the best reliability/prince/speed generally.I like the option for front and rear tractor feeds and for the the money it really can't be beat.
I bought the lense and it's my first long range lens. I've taken quite a few pictures with and have only have two complaints, but they aren't really about the lens.1. I like the 6 year warranty, but I don't like the hassle to register and get in the database from Tamron for the warranty.2. When I purchased it I contacted Amazon to find out if the lens caps were in the box and was told the front lense cap wasn't, so I purhased the lens, cap,and Tiffen filter as one purchase. Well, I can tell both caps and the lens hood were in the box, so I'm not to happy about buying an extra front lens cap.Overall I beieve this is worth $164 dollars for what you get included with the lens. I'll be considering Tamron lenses when I make my next lens purchase for my Sony A55.Update 12/29/2012I used this lens to take quite a few pictures now and I expected for the price there would be a compromise, but I've yet to find one. I'd say this is worth the price for the photo hobbyist considering the same/or like Sony lenses are much more expensive. I had a chance to try a higher priced 70-300mm lens from Sony and it did not take a better picture.
This is a horrible product. Many times it jammed in my recorder, or it wouldn't rewind, or play, or just plain got stuck (wouldn't eject). Finally I had to extract it manually because the cleaning "tape" came loose from the leader. Do yourself a favor: avoid this product at all cost!!!
This plasma is beautiful. It seems very resistant (though I can't guarantee immune) to Image Retention. Go through a 100 hour break-in of the TV. Keep the picture on normal and make sure you always Zoomed using the Aspect button. Do not use the 'vivid' picture setting for at least 20 hours, don't leave movies paused without turning off the TV. If you are going to play a video game, wait until the break-in is complete AND set the picture quality to 'normal' to reduce the brightness and reduce Image Retention possibility.The clarity and beauty of this TV, once broken in, is absolutely spectacular! Blu-Ray DVDs are crystal clear, HD Cable is great too. Normal DVD's look very good as well. The built in speakers are far better than I imagined they would be. I was considering an auxiliary sound system, but the sound on the TV is so good, I decided I don't need one.For the price of this TV (&lt;=$2500), you cannot find a better deal. I looked at and compared the Pioneer to this one. There are some very minor differences, however, not nearly enough to justify $1000 more for the Pioneer. In terms of picture quality, I found little or no difference between the two.Highly Recommend this TV.
Wasn't expecting this little TV to be that great, since it was free when you purchased the 46" model. To my surprise, it's absolutely great. The picture quality is excellent. It would also make a great moniter for a computer.
Sometimes I have to turn it off/unplug to reset the orb when it gets stuck and does not want to work.
When I got home to test these speakers. I wasnt expecting these tiny speakers to sound this good. compare to other altec lansing speakers I've own before this is one of the best period. These speakers should cost more. I'm serious.Excellent speakers for your money. elegant looking and will look good with a flat panel monitor.Those of you who are complaining about the midrange,try adjustingthe highs and get a better soundcard.
This is going to be used by me for Skyping and personal notes and podcasting. It's literally plug and play, and was ridiculously easy to use it as my default in Audacity. (Literally, one drop down menu) It's crisp and clear when recording and during playback, so my main problem is to sit back and not overdue things. (Microphone too close to the face, too loud speaking, over-articulating). No idea how it sounds hooked to turntables, etc., but great for recording voices. It works with Windows 7, which relieved me, as that isn't listed in the manual. Manual is copyrighted 2003, so ignore that.
In August, my girlfriend and I purchased this 30". The tv since that date has dealt with the screen periodically blacking out, while the sound stays on -- it also has a cut on the screen from the inside of the glass (over .25" in length), obviously from the manufacturer.Phillips, for the past four months, first sent us to an incompetent repair center to fix the blacking out issue. Their first attempt at fixing it did not work - but since Phillips could not find another repair service in a 50 mile radius to fix the problem (all other reps noted that Phillips will not reimburse for full travel and working time), they asked us to send it back to this rep -- their comments were that if it was not fixable by this time, we are viable for a replacement unit.The service center attempted to fix it the second time (incidentally, this service repair center 'lost' our brand new flat screen tv for 2 days), but the problem persisted. Phillips refused to send a replacement, or issue a refund (after over two weeks of discussion), and offered a new, 3rd repair center that was more competent and now services san francisco.This 3rd rep came out to preview the system, noticed the issues, and said they would return to pick up the TV unit for repair. However, in a week they called to tell me that Phillips will not support our warranty anymore, since it's past 90 days.I contacted Phillips, spoke again to their Consumers Relations department, who noted this time that they do not issue refunds or replacements for any of their products, regardless if it is shipped faulty. They noted that the blacking out is repairable under warranty, but the Screen cut is not covered under any warranty -- regardless if it comes faulty from the manufacturer, it cannot be replaced other than by our expense. They have noted that the 3rd Repair service should be calling me, as they have authorized fixing the blacked out part of the screen. This final issue alone took one month, and 6 phone calls.For 4 months I've had to deal with Phillips -- and I have been cordial, lenient, and understanding. I've agreed to 2 repairs, the second knowing that they were poor service reps. I've been on the phone with them over 20 times, with mixed information... and it's still not fixed.
This scanner was easy to program. If you want to listen to local fire and police it is fine.I would say if you want a small scanner that will run on batteries if you don't have power this is the one for you.Another good deal at Amazon.com. They always have the best prices and you order comes in a timely manner.
If you want a no frills mic to record youtube videos on or chat VOIP, this is perfect for both. It is directional enough to sound clear, but not so much as to lock you into a single position. The on-off button on the base is very handy as well.Avoid recording a mushy, noisy, hiss filled voice-over, use this mic!
Bottom line - this Philips Recorder is a very simple and outstanding system!!This is the first DVD recorder that allows us to replace the VCR completely!!! From a VHS 240 horizontal lines to a DVD 520 lines - what a difference. No - tape rewinding, tape wear, dirty VHS heads, endless search for a scene, space hogging large format.Now lets cut to the chase. Yes the DVDR-985 Progressive scan (line doubler) Recorder & Player is pricey but this is simply what you have invested in. 1.) DVD+RW (re-writable DVD recording) you can record over & over again just like VHS tapes. DVD 120 minute = approximate resolution in HQ mode (High Quality) 520+ lines for 60 minutes or SP mode 480 lines for 120 minutes or LP mode 350 lines for 180 minutes or EP mode for 250 lines for 240 minutes. the +RW DVD play on almost all brands of DVD players. 2.) DVD+R one time write on DVD with same quality as DVD+RW's (price is half of a DVD+RW disc.) 3.) includes a tv yuner with VCR+Plus. 4.) PROGRESSIVE SCAN DVD ready. NOTE: you must have a Progressive Scan ready TV or HDTV. Simply this feature is a line doubler so you see a more defined/clearest picture available!!! 5.) Is FIREWIRE ready - this is for the pure digital picture transfer & digital sound from digital8 camcorders/digtial8 taperecorder or PC's. NOTE: this is a 4 wire Firewire so again you must have appropiate compatible equipment. Its works beautifully - I have transferred Digital8 camcoder tape directly with no signal loss. 6.) VHS or Super VHS tape transfer via composite video, S-video or component video with 2 channel stereo.This DVDR-985 is the perfect digital upgrade system. Remember entering the world is expensive but once you jump to digital you will never look back. Why - perfect color pictures , flawless sound Dolby Digital & 5.1 ready, high resolution picture 520+ lines, instant visual search by title or chapter (you get to designate easy search with a visual picture and written heading on you DVD+R's & +RW's)For your info the DVDR-985 68 page Users Manual can be down loaded from a website for your examination. This will answer your question!!! I love my unit and you will too once your ready for the world on Digital Home Theatre. Enjoy!!!
I have only used a few times, had to order TOPO map as the map that comes on the unit is about useless. Still having some difficulty using all the features, maybe it's me but instructions are not real clear on the operation. Will have to see with more time and usage.
Bought two of these, the first power outage right after I bought them took out my printer. Just had a power outage yesterday that took out the power cord for my Mac. We do have a lot of small outages, but I still thought these would work. Waste of money for me.
Works well with my nano the only problem is that it wont charge the unit.
Every Christmas wish list my 4.5 yr/old daughter made included a Barbie Camera. Knowing she didn't have the patience for a film camera and an instant camera could be expensive, the Barbie Digital camera seemed the best choice. She loved it! Thanks to the experience of other reviewers, I was able to load the software and hook up the camera without too much trouble. She runs around the house taking pictures of whatever she wants and gets the immediate feedback when we upload them. She doesn't care about the low resolution and I don't care how often she cuts my head off when taking my picture. A flash would have been nice as it limits indoor picture taking during the winter. The simplicity of this camera might make it unappealing to older children, but it's great for younger ones.
This is a super camera, and its compatability with Hi8 means all of my old tapes can be viewed. The video resolution is great, and it is loaded with special effects. The viewfinder and 4 inch screen are crisp, variable speed zoom is smooth and the battery life excellent. You should be aware that the video is not true digital. The digital refers to still pictures. Nevertheless, this is a well designed and well thought out product.
I love my new wireless keyboard and mouse.My one regret is that I didn't get one earlier.
This is the easiet GPS I have used so far. It is true you have to load up the map, but I got a 1GB sandisk, allows me to load 1/2 the US at once, and you only have to do it once...I am sure in the long run, C320 should be more reliable than c330, b/c it does not have the hard drive. I found it to be very accurate, and the screen is just perfect. I do not have any problem with the suction cup falling off the windshield for almost a month now..It is not perfect, some exits on the highway are a bit confusing, but just slow down a bit, and read the title on the screen instead of listening the voice prompt. I blame on the poor design of the roadway, not GPS..Also map is not perfect... Just like any new car.. once you get warm up, it will be a perfect companion for the car...
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.
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.
This printer is great for every day use. I have had it for a month now and I have never had any problems. Having three college students in the same house requires a good economical printer and this printer has not failed any of us.
I didn't like the patent leather. It showed every fingerprint, and smelled very bad. I sent it back.
Pros: sound quality, features, ease of use, build quality, battery life, accessoriesCons: earphones uncomfortable, battery door a bit flimsy, ugly belt clipI've only had this player for a few days, but I'm already very satisfied by it. The other reviews that praise the CW300's sound range and power are dead on. The interface (both software and device) are powerful and intuitive. The product looks good and is comfortable to carry around and use.However, I do have a few minor gripes. The gripes are far outweighed by the good points, but as a consumer I like to know even the small imperfections, so I'll describe them briefly here. I paid the extra $10 for the Sennheiser earbuds, but found them too big and round to wear comfortably. The cloth cushions fall off easily, and the buds feel too slick and hard without the cushions. Sound quality is good, but I wound up switching to my old faithful Sony Fontopia buds w/ rubber ear surfaces, which have similar audio quality. My advice would be to go w/ the cheaper Cresyn buds, and buy your own pair separately.Also, I don't mind that the battery door is not attached with rods of steel, but it is kind of difficult to open and maneuver. Again, a minor gripe b/c I don't have to access the battery all that often.One thing you will notice right away is that the armband and corresponding case are much nicer than the belt clip. I don't understand why the company would produce two cases with such a difference in quality, and would have preferred them both in the style of the armband case.Finally, I wanted to correct some inaccuracies in other reviews. The player does support four folders, but you are not limited to 64MB in each. The software allowed me to fill the device while staying in folder 1, and playback seems to show that they are all in the same folder. In addition, the FM radio (AM is not supported) has 24 station presets, not 12.
I just got one for my birthday. it's awesome. now i know why so many people love this thing so much1) It's beautiful to look at.2) It feels great on your palm and the User Interface is easy3) Apple iTunes couldn't be easier to download music from and paying ONE DOLLAR / song instead of buying a whole with a load of crappy songs in them4) Apple ipod is like an extra hard disk that you carry with you and you can store anything you want.5) 4GB is more than enough for any average non-geek6) The backlight is pretty nice7) The earphones provided are pretty good quality, although you could always buy more expensive one's at a retailAPPLE rocks this planet with aesthetics in technology design. looks DO matter in this world we live in :))
Outlet works good so far. There have not been any storms or conditions that would cause power surges or outages.
Bought one for my wife a little more than a year ago. I liked it so much for the nice large screen to view and to take shots and also ease of use for tech savvy people like myself that I decided to buy one for myself. It took me a few hours of shopping around due to the camera being last years model but I found it at less than half of what I paid for hers and its new,never been refurbished or opened for any reason.Using a "large memory card" SD HC sim card meant that I could take a ridiculous amount of pictures and even take surprisingly good quality video and allot of it from such a small camera.Its thin, light and not a battery beast like digi cams of the past.
At $963.83 on May 25, 2002 I bought this product, that now sells for less than half the price I paid. Since the very beginning, this diabolic machine gave us trouble with its tendency to perform in unusual ways (as compared with the similar DVD players we own). Now, it has ceased to function entirely due to (what the repair man confirms) is a set of instructions programmed by Philips to render the machine useless to its very owner... Great!Don't buy this trash, which I'm using as a test of amazon.com's reliability and good will to its naive customers.
I don't know how the LiteOn recorder works because I'm still waiting for the wiring which should have come with it. I ordered it on July 3rd. and this is September 2nd. and I'm still waiting for the wiring to be sent to me.
I wanted a name brand battery and like to have a name brand because I usually get reliable power from them. I also ordered a generic battery as well because they cost so much less. I haven't had opportunity to compare them yet.
Casio brand replacement is the only way to go. I had bought an off brand before and it died within 2 months of using it. I guess the saying is true occasionally " you get what you pay for".
I use a variety of Micro-cases, for some cameras I use on the water and in the swamp during photo shoots...great protection...the pick and pluck adds to that protection. Can custom fit any product to insure no jarring or scratching when traveling.
I had been reviving my interest in photography recently. When I started thinking about getting a DSLR the D40 had just come out. I was borrowing friends cameras to get a feel for them and to see if I had any preference for Canon or Nikon. I guess you can tell which I liked better. The D40 was a great size and a great price and I figured since it was my first DSLR it would be plenty for me to handle. I debated on a few of the other models, but they were just too much of a cost for me with everything else that I wanted to buy like extra batteries and SD Cards and cases, etc. I was so excited when I recieved my camera. It was very easy to use and the Nikon menu design is great. I really like how they lay it out. I love everything about it. It has become my little baby. I take it with my almost everywhere. It takes such great pictures. I can't wait to get different lenses for it. I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves Nikon and is thinking about getting a DSLR.
Suits my needs for a small CCTV system perfectly. I've had high-dollar recorders in the past, and with the constant use, they have all eventually had some problem that needed repair. Repairs can cost more than this machine, so the choice is obvious. Recording quality is fine; no problems so far!
Theses headphones are awesome they arrived fast and in great condition! I'm a 45 yr. old headbanger from way back and I love my music hard so naturally I listen to Lamb of God. "Grace" was the first song I listened to as soon as I received them and let me tell you the things geeked me out with the sound of the melodic intro of that song and then when the rest of the song kicked in I was in heaven. I let my 18 and 20 yr. old sons have a listen now they are asking to borrow them which of course I don't those are MINE! I will defintely do business again with the seller.
This hub not only works with the Mac Mini, but also works wonderfully with my iMac 24". I had originally thought about being able to set my iMac on top of this hub. As soon as I picked this hub up I immediately knew that was not an option. This hub is very light and in a thin plastic case.Pros: Seamless glossy "Apple" look, no wall transformer or power cord needed, thin profile, fast speeds, one front USB port, all ports USB 2.0Cons: Needs your own cords if not used on Mac Mini, thin case (although adequate for its intended purpose)If you plan on using this hub for anything other than the Mac Mini be prepared to search through your spare cable box to find your own Firewire 400 and USB cord. Really was not a problem for me, but may be for some people. The cables included are about 2 inches long and meant to use with a Mac Mini because of their length.Overall this hub is very nice and serves my purpose exactly. BE SURE TO CONNECT THE FIREWIRE PORT TO YOUR COMPUTER as this is where the hub receives it's power to be a powered USB hub.
I have been very pleased with my Ipod. After learning how to load it I have really had fun. Just wish there had been some type of booklet or quick info sheet with it.
This speaker system for Zune has amazing sound, great base, and a wide range. The only draw back is that it is a little heavy and not easy to transport as it does not have a handle or carrying bag. I take is everywhere to get high quality stereo sound with just an electrical outlet.
I was replacing a sharper image shower radio that I had for several years and this radio has better sound and better reception. The on/off switch is a little hard to hit in the morning, but not a major issue.
I recommend that you pass on this printer. I tried to install the software and kept getting the following error: Setup has encountered a severe error and will exit. I went to the HP support site and followed the instructions there for this error and still got the error. I sent a message to tech support and didn't get an answer. I tried the online support but kept getting disconnected.When I would reboot after trying to install, Windows kept doing a disk check.Save your money or buy the Canon BJC-55.
This light is bright, has an awesome three speed function which is a great feature even if your controlling it via a internal fan controller panel, and has great speeds (which dont result in too too loud spinning feedback noise)
Since the mini's introduction, people have had a lot to say about it, but actually getting one in your hands and using it is a whole new experience. It feels better in the hand than my 3G iPod, and is roughly the size of my Sony Ericsson T616 phone.The casing is solid and looks very classy, with an aluminum finish that resists scratches and fingerprints in a way older iPods could only dream of. In the box you only get the basics; a FireWire cable, USB2 cable, earbuds (no remote), belt clip, and power adapter.The touchwheel is truly a marvel, integrating the solid-state navigation wheel with pushable control points to save space. It makes controlling the mini easier than my 15GB unit, but at times the wheel can be too sensitive and adjust the volume as you're switching tracks.Even though the mini has a lower screen resolution, it's still very readable, but the album name is now omitted from the Now Playing screen. The backlight is even brighter than my recently purchased 15GB unit!As is the case with Creative's Muvo2, the iPod mini uses the 4GB Microdrive from Hitachi. Spin-up times are a bit faster with the new drive, so the delays when a song isn't in the buffer are reduced. However, file and song transfer speeds are noticeably slower over both USB and FireWire. The regular 3G iPods walk all over the mini in this respect, and since I use the data storage capabilities of the iPod quite a bit, this is a bit of a bummer.You won't find a user-replaceable battery on the mini, it's sealed inside like it's big brothers. Apple does offer a battery replacement program for 99 bucks, or you can pick up 2 years of AppleCare for half that. The typical lifetime of a battery is anywhere from 18-32 months, depending on usage and charging habits. I'm sure that third-party vendors will come up with do-it-yourself kits like they have done with older units.Price-wise, the mini isn't a bad deal considering the drive inside it goes for much more at retail. Compared to other iPods, it's not so great, since an extra 50 bucks will get you almost quadruple the capacity. I'm sure most buying it will be looking at the great form factor and the fact that it's the cheapest iPod though, I bought in for the size and scratch resistance alone.The iPod mini might not be for everyone, but for those who don't have to have their entire music collections with them or people who want a more compact unit, the mini fits the bill nicely. It's not perfect, but the iPod mini is a pretty compelling product.
When I got the device the first thing I tested it on was an LG HDTV attached to a Home Theatre PC. The sound quality was awful and the constant noise and feedback left my program pretty much unwatchable. I was ready to swap it in for another, more expensive, extension cord when I got the idea of putting the cord into my HTPC instead of the actual TV. The difference was night and day. I did a little research and it turns out the sound quality on TV headphone jacks are, for the most part, significantly worse than say a PC, an iPod or, a laptop, because of the obvious likeliness of use being greater on the latter devices. In other words, headphone jacks on TVs suck because nobody uses them. Needless to say, I am now happy with my purchase and would recommend the cord to anyone not using it for a TV.
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.
I've been using the space navigator for 3 weeks and i'm loving it. It's definately increased my productivity! It's fantastic for showing people my model as it moves around so smoothly!! The control over the individual axis sensitivity is great for the precision and speed balance that i want.side buttons are a little stiff to press, and note in the most ergonimic position for quick access on the fly.But overall I'm extremely happy.
This case is a complete dirt and lint magnet. It is not ideal for a woman who would keep it in her purse.
This product has several design features that are just not right. I would strongly recommend looking at other brands of universal laptop adapters.Make certain your laptop uses 19V input from the A/C adapter. The Emerge adapter has only one output voltage - 19V. To see if your laptop adapter is 19V, look at your current adapter, read the miniscule white or engraved printing on the adapter brick. There will be a line that will read INPUT: AC 110-240V~1.5A 50-60Hz. The 1.5A may be a different number. Just below that line there will a line that reads OUTPUT: 19.5V.... It might have a different number before the V (16V is another common value). If it is not 19 to 19.5V, then the Emerge adapater will not work for your laptop. Do not even attempt to plug it in.Out of the box this is a poorly conceived product. I was presented with a strip of 8 color coded adapter tips and a single loose tip. The idea is to pick the tip for your laptop. Nowhere in the package was there a compatibility list with which tip to use for which laptop. Searching the company's website, there is no list there either. So which tip to use? You are on your own to figure it out, mostly by trial and error and size matching.On the tips - do not expect Dell laptops (or current generation of Dells) to charge your battery. The adapter will only work as a plug in A/C adapter, it will NOT charge your battery. Dell does not allow third party adapters to charge their batteries. The Acer tip fit in the hole, but was not nearly as snug as the original equipment plug. Therefore, the tip stopped charging if I moved the wire at all. All the other tips appear to be equally poorly manufactured and finished.The retractable cords seem like a great idea on paper. In practice, they are a real pain in the neck. The rollers are fat, about 3/4 the thickness of the adapter brick. One roller, the output roller, is attached permanently to the brick. When unrolled the wires are thin and very flexible, so they tend to just float all over the place and get tangled. I'm also not a huge fan of 110/220V plugs being in a roller; just too much opportunity for insulation to wear or wires to fray.The A/C side of the house is a moderately short wire. So here's the scenario, the extended cord is too short to make it a table top, so the brick has to sit on the floor. Now the adapter side of the thing has this roller in the middle that frequently dangles in the air. Given all this extra weight of the roller mechanism, things come unplugged easily. Given how short that A/C plug is, they should have just made it a cord without the roller; or make the thing longer.The size and weight of this thing. It is larger and heavier than my Acer AspireOne A/C adapter. Compared to my Dell adapter, the total volume of both bricks are about the same (the dell is very skinny and wide; the emerge is taller and narrower). The wires look messier with the Dell, expect that I can wrap them around and make a neat bundle. The Emerge, when rolled up is neat. However, when the Emerge wires are extended they make a mess. The Dell wires are thicker and stay put. Everything stays plugged in with the Dell adapter.I've used a lot of A/C adapters with a lot of computers, IBM, Toshiba, Acer, and Dell. I've also used Universal A/C adapters for laptops. This Emerge Technology adapter is a step backwards in usability and design. It would be much more prudent to spend more money on a Targus or Kennsington Universal adapter with output voltage sensing; or buy an OEM adapter from the manufacturer, reseller, or an auction site.The nice idea just didn't get turned into a nice product.
This case fits the Toshiba 2.0 Portable External Hard drive perfectly, and there is space to store the usb cord. Just one thing - be careful when you select a color to add to the cart that it is actually added. I wanted magenta, and didn't realize the black was added to the cart (and sent).
I was sceptical in ordering these cables since they were so inexpensive. I had just bought one at Circuit City for $39.99. These are just as good at a fraction of the cost. Don't hesitate.
After having my Palm go completely un-synchable, I was determined to find an easy to use, up to date PDA. Though my needs are generally for addresses and appointments, the Axim was so easy to set up and use that I will explore its other uses. The software offers continuous synching while it is attached to my computer, and simple drag-and-drop for moving files from the computer. In short, the Axim suits my needs perfectly and promises easy exploration of other, more entertaining functions.
I've been using those cheap earbuds that came with my Ipod for half a year. And I didn't realize how crapy those were until I tried these out. The overall quality is amazing compared with the price. These are very comfortable in my ears. You get that nice isolated sound that you want. Your the one that's hearing the music not the people around you. Also they came very quickly. The Bass is thumping!! and the sound is clear!! I'd recommend these to anyone trying to find a cheap substitute for their older earbuds.
as described. Very nice package at a very good price.
I am really happy with this product. I prints very well and is very quiet.
Seemed okay at first. Very handy with nice features. Then the current indicator failed. Then the timer eventually failed so it wouldn't shut off automatically. Then it didn't seem to charge very well so I checked the voltage and it was putting out much less than 12 volts. Maybe that's operation normal but doesn't make sense to me.
I have owned one other radar detector, and I find this one to be much superior. You will be know immediately if the warning is serious or just a little tap!It has a curly cord. If you want to hook directly into your electrical system, you won't be able to use this cord.
I got this Sony PRO Duo for my playstation Protable and wasn't sure if it would work in it because it didn't have the PSP logo on it. After I reseved it it worked fine. I am totaly happy with it.
This Printer - is one of the best I have ever seen in performance and quality output. The Color is Bright - clear - and consistant. Get the Duplexer and watch this machine print your manuals and books - double sided - in record time. The main con I would have with this printer is that Ricoh - a very famous Japanese company- doesn't advertise it. If they advertised it - it would be even more expensive. It is an excellent printer and I would highly recommend it for the advanced home user or as a workgroup printer. It has options including hard disk, additional memory and duplexer. Try it - you'll love it!
With all the positive reviews, I must've just gotten unlucky on a bad batch of the white wrapper version. I'm getting 1800-2100 mAh on all four of my batteries even after 2 full Refresh cycles on my LaCrosse charger. This is obviously well below the stated "minimum 2500 mAh" on the batteries. I love Sanyo normally and I'll continue to buy their Eneloop series, but as of October 5, there's at least a small chance of receiving a bad batch of these batteries.
I originally bought this out of curiosity, thinking I could return it if I didn't like it. I was intruiged by the wi-fi, and to see what kind of effort MS would put forward. I bought mine after the first firmware release, so off the bat I didn't experience the software issues that others seem to. I downloaded the latest from the zune web site (I do this with everything, the CD in the package is almost always dated). Hooked up my Zune and the music synced up. The user interface on the device is the best out of all the MP3 players I have owned or used in the past, my Creative ZVM and Zen Xtra (own) and Ipod (used but not owned). The large screen is tops for visibility (my ZVM is clearer but not overwhelmingly)and the up and down and side to side navigation was strange at first but now I love it. Above all it sounds fantastic, better than the Ipod, and hair better than my Creatives. Videos transfer with the Zune software easier than my ZVM, never used an Ipod for video, and I don't do a lot of video.On the down side, I haven't got to play with the Wi-Fi, but I haven't run into anyone I know with one, so sill interested but until it becomes more widespread I will wait. Even more disappointing to me and this is mainly what cost it a star and keeps me from replacing my Creative Zen Vision M is lack of support for [...] and audio bookmarking.I like it enough to keep it and I am getting one for my wife, so I will probably end up testing the wi-fi shortly. I will hope that Audible and MS will address the audio book thing in a firmware update coming soon. Overall it was a great first shot for MicroSoft, but they shouldn't rest on this.
Does not fit my needs. Does not support devices that use serial ports like mice or other non simple devices.
It trips over with the slightest pull on the cables. Mine was dead afterward. I am researching the net for my options (warranty or replace the actual disk myself) and found two other main complaints-one guy wrote a wind blow trip the thing and broke the usb connector-the eSATA cable is not missing to save them money, but because the connector at the base is so loose and will "hang" your system once in while-the Seagate costumer service sucksprobably I will just trash it and never buy Seagate againFrom my own experience: it get pretty hot even without activity
Four months out of warranty, my power supply died. And yes, Dell tried to tell me it was tech support. Stay away from this model, at least. I'll post an update if Dell decides to help me out.
This one is super stable because it is running Linux instead of crappy VXworks. The router also has twice the memory than the WRT54G so it can run the full version of DD-WRT!DD-WRT allows you to turn the power up to 251mw. With dd-wrt you can use the router as a client bridge or a repeater. Plus the full version includes Chillispot. With Chillispot, you can host your own hotspot.Great router for the money and running Linux makes it super stable and flexible!
i am pleased with my router.we may think about purchasing one in the future.i really enjoy it.i think it is excelent.it isreally useful to us.thank you very much.we will be purchasing more items as we go.
Bose has earned its market share by advertising towards naive non-audio savy consumers. Universally reviled by the audio industry and audiophile, Bose products are designed and engineered for the &quot;lowest common denominator&quot;.What this means is that the companies' parameters for design are focused on the Circuit City/Best Buy purchaser who knows little about audio standards and has seldom listened to higher end, but equally priced competitors.Don't waste your time on this garbage called Bose and ignore the sad &quot;self proclaimed&quot; audiophools who who think they're great. Audio engineers, speaker builders, designers and techs who work on audio equipement all know Bose is poorly made; so should consumers.
Easy installation, excellent performance, very good signal in 100 ft radius. Highly recommend.
This machine has changed our TV viewing lives! Being able to watch a previously recorded show while recording one on a different channel at the same time is awesome. Not having to wait to start watching something until it is done being recorded is even better.The only down side was the owner's manual which is probably the most illogical document I have ever laid my hands on. The machine is flawless and easy to operate. The dubbing works very well and very easily...all in all, one of my best purchases in a long time!
If you can tell the difference between the images and sounds these cables transmit and those transmitted by more expensive cables, you're not likely to be reading reviews of this generic item. These work well for any HDMI connection--don't spend more than a few dollars per cable.
Purchased this to replace our old charger at work, this new one charges a dead battery to full charge in just a couple hrs! Great charger at even better price! A good buy!
Have had an Olympus 4.0M.for 4 years and been very happy with it. As a gift I got this Canon and was very diappointed in the color quality and sharpness. Shot about 600 pictures people were blurred,not crisp and dim even on a sunny day. Had to return it.Don't buy
I absolutely love these headphones, they really need to come with replace earbuds, because if you lose them, they're much much too uncomfortable, but I'd say buy these, and the sound is wonderful.
This fits perfect! I worked exactly how it was suppose to and now my Saturn Ion has a much better system!
ATP3 speakers are the best when it comes to bang for the buck. It sounds great, has good range, rich bass, and best of all, the satellites are thin, doesn't take up much space on my crowded desktop. It has knobs for treble, bass, and volume, which are not common in speakers in its price range.Unfortunately, ATP3 does not have a headphone jack, howeve, it sounds superb in low vloume, so I can still have my late night gaming and not waking up my wife :)
If your going to spend the big bucks on the big TV's, recievers, etc... You HAVE to get the good cables. Not only is it far superior in preformance. It couldn't be easier to hook up! A LOT better then the audio/video cables. The price at Amazon is outstanding as well! Best Buy, Circuit City and the like are almost double the price! Plus no tax and free shipping.. GREAT!!!
These headphones are all about clean accurate sound. No artificial bass or treble. If you are spending a good deal of time looking for perfect headphones I hope you find this usefull.Sound : Extreemly clean, No artificial bass or treble effects.High Frequency notes: Response : ExcellentMid Range : GoodBass: Good (if your player supports high volume levels. I use creative zen micro & IBM thinkpad with winamp). The sound gets better with age (i think EH2270 needs some breakin period). After one year mine sound really tight. Prolonged use doesnt hurt ears like many other headphones. I use atleast 7-8 hrs straight a day.Design: Excellent rugged design. The wire is connected with gold plated plugs to the ear cups. Plugs are better than solder like in bose Triport. Any sudden pull will pull the plug out which you can insert back in(saves your investment in long term). Over all feel of headphones is very comfortable. My only gripe is the size. A smaller size would be really nice to have. Build quality is pretty good. The best part is the earcups hug the ears so well that you cant hear any outside noise and your music doesnt disturb people around (very important in office use and in flights or long trips). EH2270 is very very rugged.I personally give a very good rating to sennheiser becuase even after an year I tend to use them a lot more than my bose triports. Bose in their own right are good. In simple terms Bose Triports sound RICH where as sennheiser sound Clean and tight. When it comes to day to day rough use and consistent clean sound Sennheiser takes a clean sweap. Besides they are cheaper too.Even after an year of use I cant find a single issue with these headphones...Happy headphones hunting
I've had these for about a month and they've been working great. Sound is good and the volume & on/off controls are convenient. The base control is on the subwoofer which sits under my desk, so that's not as convenient. But I don't adjust that too often.
This came up when I searched Amazon for compressed air cleaners for electronic products, but it is NOT compressed air. When they say cleaner, they mean cleaner--as in spray on, not through a straw but like wood furniture polish, and wipe off with a cloth. If you're looking for basic canned air cleaners, this is not some new-and-improved version that's anti-static. This is canned spray-on liquid, not canned air.
I just got the TV a few days ago and its great for the price the DVD is great and the image is good .... I bought it to have it on my bedroom so for the price and for the purpose to have normal tv with good DVD is good so far no any complains everybody should get it
I agree with others who have posted that the Humax does what it's supposed to do well. I was up and running in less than 10mins with a $10 Radio Shack antenna in an urban setting. My one complaint is that it does NOT receive analog NTSC signals. Until every station complies and broadcasts DTV for eveything, i will need to have 2 devices to watch 'regular' PBS and DTV PBS, for instance.
I tried very hard to get this USB network Print Server to work with my HP laserjet 1020 but even with Tech Help was unable. So tech Help suggested using the other Printer that I have, an HP Laserjet 1012 and it worked as soon as it was setup and plugged in. Has be working great since installed and very fast.
I have used a small roto trim for at least 16 years and it is still going strong. But I needed a bigger trimmer for bigger projects and so it was not difficult for me to decide on the larger 24-inch cutter. It is far superior over other type of cutters. And with some research on the net I was able to buy this unit new at a large discount.
These headphones sound great and although the model is somewhat old-time But to this price! Excellent product at a great price, and also free shipping. Faster than I thought, 2500 miles in just 3 days. Sounds good to me. Fast, furious and free. Certainly mention that the color matches perfectly with my Sony Vaio.
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.
This garmin does not work properly . It would have been nice to know that it was set up for a mac computer . So that part is useless to me . The garmin itself goes off for no reason . In short it doesn't work !
This is a great product. It is rubber, not hard plastic as its photo may appear. It offers good padding for minor shocks, and the glass screen is removable. The glass screen is great to protect the ipod screen from scratches. The only downside is that cleaning this screen is quite cumbersome (doesn't come off easily, doesn't fit back in easily). But overall a must-have for all Ipod owners.
This is a good radio/CD player with a major inexcusable design flaw. There is no battery so if you lose power, you lose the time. How Sony made an alarm clock without thinking of this I don't understand.
works on my newer PowerShot - never had any problems with this little case, has traveled around the world with me a couple times
This product is exactly what it looks like. So if you want a tough I-pod protector without cating much about external looks, this one is for you. But instead if you want your Ipod to look cute and slim and dond mind compromising on a bit of scratches here and there , go for the silcon ones .Again it also depends on how much you pay for this product. I got it for under 10 bucks , so I am happy. But I wouldnt recommend this if you've to pay more than 15 for this.
Easy to carry around on short trip, easy to take the camera out and put back in and size is perfect for d300 with 18-200 zoom lens. Love it!
I purchased this cable to use along with the Cables to Go 30504 adapter. I have 2 internal disk drives that are used as external drives and rather than unplugging the power cable each time I need to use a different drive, I thought this would be the perfect solution to allow me to use both disk drives without messing around with the power cable.I've been using this for about 1 month and am satisfied.
My RF-Link broke after two years of limited use. The company was not interested in repairing the device or replacing it. Don't buy this product. There are numerous reviews like mine that state that the device fails after limited use. Buyer beware... too bad I didn't get warned when I bought it.
I bought the Yamaha NS-C225 Center speaker from J&R for $99 + free shipping. Great speaker - nice to look at, slim, sleek and small footprint compared to other center channels (which was what I wanted). Good and crisp dialogs. I can hear clearly and enjoy the movies more. You couldn't go wrong !!
I have had a long streak of bad luck with Belkin surge protectors. This one was the same - the protector said that the outlet was not grounded, but it clearly was.
I've had two of these die on me! Luckily the first one died soon enough to return it for and exchange. The second one lasted long enough that the warranty/return period has expired. Both of them did the same thing, it starts with the clock randomly changing times then is slowly progresses from there until none of the controls work at all. Can't set the time can't even power it on! It's now become a charging station for my iPod as that's all it can do now. Avoid it.
I had a Zen Touch 20Gb that I loved, but after 2 1/2 years of hard use, it stopped working. So, I bought this one. It was great when I took it out of the package. I downloaded all the programs and hooked it up to the computer to charge. After it finished charging, I tried to download music on it and I couldn't. No matter what I did, my computer would not recognize the player. I kept getting messages that the player was not detected. I tried another computer and I got the same results. After researching the problem and calling the company, I found out that this is a common complaint with this product. I am so disappointed and I am returning it.
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.
I just got these today and they are the most comfortable headphones and have more bass than any other headphones I have ever bought. For this price they are awesome, I would have easily paid at least $200. I recommend these to anyone who loves good headphones. The only con is that the subwoofer uses one AA battery, but they even give you that.
The battery, which you have to supply yourself, is terrible...worked 10 minutes, replaced them and it worked for a couple of pictures. It does not have a re-chargable battery. There is no card included either. I should have thought about this before buying but assumed that all new cameras have a re-chargable battery. I think i will return it.
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.
These headphones are fantastic. As long as you turn them off when they aren't in use the battery lasts a long time.
After searching the Internet for a sturdy and cheap DVD player for my 2 year old son for our upcoming road trip, I chose this one. The delivery was quick! I have already charged the battery and seen a movie on it. Two cons (so far): 1. It comes with a case for the unit, but nothing else fits in it (all the cords, etc I will have to carry in something else). 2. The picture on the screen is a little grainy. My 2 year old won't notice that- he will just be glad to have something to see on our road trip. I will have to make another comment when we return...
This clock radio has it all... almost. The Atomic clock synched right up, the sound is quite good, I like the "Nap" 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.
The Leica 14-50 F/2.8-3.5 itself alone costs $800. It is a SUPER good deal to have the camera and lens at the same price. It is not the best camera but good enough for the price.
I went from a 256MB card to the 512MB and oh what a difference.My CPU is much faster now.The Card works better than I expected.
I paid what I thought was a premium price for premium speakers which sound like cheasy 1950s paper spekers. No bass, buzzes, no dynamic range, etc. , etc. etc. These speaker are all ads, ads, ads. No delivery at all. I have them hooked up to a good Denon 200 Watt receiver, and zip performance. Nada. They sound a thousand times worse than the rotted out 20-year-old Radio Shack speakers they replace. Bose is all puff and guff!!! No wonder they dont sell in regular audio stores; no one will handle this junk!!! Garbage!!! I was ripped off!! I am going back to Radio Shack. At least I dont feel bad paying nothing for junk then. And their junk is at least priced right. Jim Isham, Penfield, NY. God, this pisses me off. Bose can go jump in the lake and take their overhyped overpriced speakers with them; tied to their feet!!!!
Am I really going to rate a Super Clamp stud? I can't think of anything to say about it and that means it works.Pros: It works wellCons: Manfrotto is much more fun to say than Bogen
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.
Do not buy this product. After two weeks, the clip that held the headset in place when unfolded, broke. It's not something that can be repaired.
I really love it, great sound, great design, GREAT bass. Just wish they could have included a better case, one that was hard and would prevent and sort of squishing of the product. Still, don't need to worry about any damage - there's a lifetime warranty!
I have had no problems with the HP ink carts. I found the ink indicator is a bit on the conservative side and there is usually more ink there than it says. Anyway, I've only had one HP cart fail and that was with a paper jam that damaged the cart. Good carts.
I've only used the cord a few times but everything works great. I am especially happy about the adapters that came with the extension.
I finally broke down and got cable service. We installed DirectTV a couple of weeks ago. I wanted TV in my wife's sewing room, but it's next to impossible to get a cable to that room. Decided to try this RF-Link product.My transmitter is in the south side of 2nd story house. The reveiver is on north side main level. Signal goes through 2-3 walls and floor. At first, there were statically lines and sound cackle. Rotated and couldn't get it to go away. Turned off other wireless devices and got no improvement. Then I remembered that there were four channels. I moved from channel 1 to 2. Same static. Moved both switches to channel 4 it worked like a charm. Couldn't be better. I like the way the remote control works from the local TV, through the receiver/transmitter, to the "mouse" and then to the DirectTV box.
I work at the Target store in Wheaton,IL, and I saw this little guy on the shelf and what immedietly caught my eye was the blue backlight which is both cool and unique. Then I listened to a CD with a sample disk and it sounds awesome. It was a total impulse buy but well worth the $80. Don't spend hundreds of dollars on other executive systems like Sony and Aiwa. All you are really paying for is the name. Emerson is pretty darn good. Great value!
I bought this cable after reading some of the reviews here on Amazon. I had been using the MONSTER hdmi cable on my current Sony HDMI dvd upscaler and the pictures were beautiful. I had purchased recently a PS3 and did not want to spend another $70 on a MONSTER hdmi cable so I bought this cable instead. Well, comparing the two dvds of Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge, she is way hotter using the MONSTER cable. If I had never used the MONSTER cable, I would have thought this cable would have been sufficient. But the detail is much sharper using the MONSTER cable. Let it be known, there is a significant difference between the picture quality in the cables. I wish it weren't so because I'd rather not spend another $70. Actually, I'm just going to be lazy and just switch the MONSTER cable between my regular SONY player and my PS3. I don't want to wear out the PS3 playing regular dvds all the time. I know... I'm super cheap but at least I'm trying not to wear the PS3 out, no matter how futile it might be.
A few years ago i purchased the 1st Gen Nano and loved it! It was a great Ipod, But unfortunetly the screen died, so i went to look into a new Ipod.A few of my friends had Classics, but the click wheel's were unresponsive and laggy, so i had doubts about it. they were all abolished when i bought the New Classic, it has a wonderful Interface, and a amount of storage.Although the Click Wheel is a tad slow, it seems to vary in different Ipods, but Overall, its great. You will Love the Big Screen, the storage, the Interface, and many other cool features on the Ipod.
I was in the market for a new computer bag and I also needed a bag for school and work. My current bag was putting a major strain on my shoulders and I wanted to get a rolling bag that didn't look too business. When I first found the JanSport bag I was thrilled, it was sporty, had wheels, and looked well built. After 4 monthes of normal use, the retractable handle is BROKEN! I plan on writing a letter to the company to let them know of my disappointment with this product. Buyer beware!
I does what it said it would do and I am happy with the results. It is a good buy!
Overall, this rubberized case provides optimal protection. It is rugged and more importantly, adds attitude to a video ipod. The case slides on and off easily. HOWEVER, there are several downsides:1) In a ipod dock say an ihome, the toughskin barely fits and you have to jam the case in in order to get the dock connector successfully into the ipod. I pull my case off when plugging into a dock. To aviod this, by a silicone case.2) I was disappointed that this case was not a PERFECT fit as other reviewers have said. There is a decent gap between the case and th ipod and that irritates a person like me.Ultimately, this case is good if you dont mind pulling the case off to put the ipod into a dock but as far as protection goes, this should be a very good case.
This router is very useful and even though i was very very skeptical when looking at these revies before my purchase I went ahead and took the risk and overall I'm very happy because the router hasn't dropped any connections so far and the speed is also at a good average. This router is great for gaming as well.
I bought these for my Creative Zen 1 GB. The sound is great and they are very comfortable! Great color, too.
So, this cable does exactly what it is supposed to do, i.e., it sends video from your Zen Vision: M 30GB or 60GB to your TV. It works okay.It plugs into the sync adapter (that light plastic box that connects to the proprietary connector slot on the bottom of the unit). I didn't realize this and I think it's annoying that in addition to this cable, you also have to carry around that thing in order for it to work.The other thing I noticed about it is that the video out is pretty terrible. Let me be clear, the image is sharp, clear crisp - whatever you want to call it. BUT everything has a super-warm, reddish tint to it. I'm certain that this red hue is not in the source material.
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.
This is a great GPS device! It is very simple to set up and use immediately because the directions are very clear. It also comes with a small Rand McNally atlas and mount for the windshield.When you are actually driving the directions are given in a clear voice with plenty of warning time before a turn. It also includes estimated time of arrival and mileage for that trip. I can plan different routes with different stops and if I choose to go a different direction, the GPS will self correct and give me a new route.I have not used the MP3 yet, but I plan on loading songs soon.Great new product!
I recently bought this to make my own stickers for my Girl Scout Daisy troop. The major project I had in mind was making petal stickers. I cut out petals and flower centers from paint chips I snagged at Lowe's. So we're talking eleven cut outs per girl. They used the stickers to decorate their troop folders.Now, the stickers looked awesome, and I'm happy with the way they turned out, but there's a couple things I can share that you might like to know before getting this little machine. Initially I was feeding my petals through and tearing them off one at a time. This wastes a lot of adhesive. But you have to be super careful if you try to feed things in one after another before tearing off because they can accidentally overlap, messing up two of your stickers. You can't really see your cut outs as they're going through. If you do this you end up with a longer strip and you can then cut each sticker off. Since I was making so many stickers (about 120) all at one time, this technique ended up saving me a lot of time. I needed two things of adhesive to make all my stickers and I have some left over on the second roll.6 and 7 year olds could operate this thing themselves, but you would want to supervise so they don't waste too much adhesive. The replacements could add up fast if you're making a lot of stickers. I bought the machine and refill at that big craft store with a 40% off coupon, so it was a reasonable price for what I wanted it for. My daughter is excited to use it for her little projects. Yeah, using glue or glue sticks would probably be way cheaper, but this was very clean and the resulting stickers were exactly what I wanted.
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.
The Epson Stylus CX7000F Series was a freebie when I purchased a Toshiba laptop. After owning it for 2 years, I now understand why it was a free accessory. I rarely print, but the ink cartridges regulary run out of ink and require replacement. Further, when I am printing black and white documents, I can't print if a color cartridge is depleted. I must first replace the cyan, magenta, and/or yellow ink cartridge--whichever one runs out of ink first. As of today, I'm shopping for a new laserjet printer, and it won't be an Epson printer!
Pros:Supports packet written CDs - Use your CDRW disk like a hard diskSupports multiple .m3u playlists - control what songs are played and in what order through .m3u text files.Will resume EXACTLY where you stopped - a must if you listen to radio programs and audio books.Has bookmarking feature - great for returning to an audio book or radio program point after listening to music.Firmware upgradable - Unit ships with version 1.0 - I highly recommend upgrading to version 1.3 which is available on the IRIVER international site at the time of this writing.Supports track queuing - select the next song to be played while listening to the current song.Easy to program - shows filename while selecting songs to programMany more featuresCons:No backlight.In summary, the IRIVER IMP-50 gives you more features than many MP3 flash and hard drive players at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of media cost - 700 MB CDRWs are way under a $1 a disk. It's features blow all other manufacturers' CD MP3 players away. I highly recommend this or any other IRIVER CD player product.Linux and other non-windows OS notes.Supports Linux packet written CDRWs.You MUST use Joliet extensions when creating your file system for the firmware upgrade disk..m3u playlist text files MUST be terminated with CR/LFs (DOS) not just LFs as is the standard in Linux..m3u playlist files take the following format:\directory\im_no_angel.mp3\directory\my_life.mp3Note that the DOS \ character MUST be used as the file separator.For best results, use only 1X-4X speed CDRWs.RTFM and online documentation.
Not compatible with the ipod classic. I called Altec Lansing and they confirmed this fact. Unfortunately it is not mentioned in any of the instructions or materials. Very disappointed. To return it I pay a 20% restocking fee.
I've been playing with this printer the last couple of days, and I must say that I am very satisfied with it.INK: Like others said, the printer is cheap and the ink is very cheap. Black cartridges are only about 1/4 the cost of Epson and 1/5 the cost of HP and Lexmark. Cost of ink to paper output, I think Canon ties the Epson for best. This is backed up by reviews from PC Magazine. However, I give the edge to Canon, because it's &quot;draft&quot; mode is better than the Epson 880 I had. With the Epson, I could barely read anything in economy mode. I've printed 6 legal size color photos and about 30 black pages, and the ink levels have not dropped a bit. Plus, when you do get a low level warning, you can still print to the last drop!PRINTOUTS: I'm satisfied with the output for photos and text, and I'm sure it will satisfy most of you. I like how bright and dynamic the colors are. Reds come out red with the Canon, not Burgundy like the Epson 880.SPEED: This is where the i350 suffers. When not in draft mode, it is significantly slower than the Epson. About 1/3 the speed with graphics and photos. Text printing speed is OK.LOOKS: Very nice looking and lightweight. I keep it on top of my computer. Yes, it fits on top of the minitower with no problem. Only downside is it's a top paper feeder.NOISE: Frankly, I think the printer is quiet when it is printing! It is much quieter than the Epson 880. Actually, I think only laser printers are quieter. However, it is loud on powerup and for the 2 seconds it takes to warm up, but during printing: not bad at all.OTHER: Driver is easy to use...almost too simple. I would like to choose my own dpi settings, but it only lets me choose from a scale for the quality. Also, you have to manually align the output, but it's not too hard. It prints out a paper with different colors and a bunch of numbers, and you choose the number with the best printout. Reminds me of the optometrist when they ask you which lens is clearer.WORTH IT?: Yes! I needed to replace my 880, which was getting old and had collected too much dust in its rollers. The 880's quality was top of the line when it came out, but now we have these &quot;photo printers&quot; that beat it. I just wanted something cheap, cool looking, with high quality printouts. The Canon i350 gives that. I did not give it 5 stars, because it is not fast and paper has to go through the top.
From the sleek sexy design to the easy to use hardware and software, the iPod is at the top of the MP3 game for a reason. This generation of the iPod Classic is as good as it gets, with the extra storage space and the inclusion of Cover Flow.If you have a large music collection and want a little style to go with your substance, pick up an iPod Classic. You won't be sorry.
Stay away if you want a unit that works. This is my second unit and both of them died within weeks of purchase.
A quality product that exceeds the consumer ratings. Very handy for home or small office use.
I must admit I am a pathetic novice when it comes to many advanced pieces of media equipment, but this item really is a terrific item and a great value for the money. It is a comfortable, clear device that can withstand a great deal of use. I have found it to be a valuable asset for online gaming in the verbal exchanges between myself and collegues. It is definately a must have.
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS IVE SPENT MORE THAN 1000 DOLLARS ON AMAZON.EVERY PRODUCT IS GOOD JUST BUY THE RIGHT ITEM FOR YOUR NEEDS AND YOU WILL HAVE A EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE SHOPPING HERE.THIS KIT IS ALL YOU NEED FOR ANY AMP TRUST ME.ALL I DO IS ONLINE SHOP AND I GOT THIS KIT.
Works - car charger adapter nice touch. Did not need the foreign plug. Compact and worked well. OEM charger died on me.
I have had this unit for about a month. It looks great but it locks up, it turns it self on and off randomly. The unit has a lot of issues recording. When you set it up to record a show some times it records sometimes it does nothing. I am on my third unit now and this unit still has a lot of issues. There is no way to backup the unit so every time you do a hard rest you lose everything off the unit. When you record songs on the S50 there is no way to play them back on the PC. If you record a talk radio show there is no way to resume were you were last listening. Fast Forward and Reverse are very slow. To Fast Forward through 1 hour of audio it takes about 10 minutes. I can go on and on. Do not buy one of these.
I am unable to review this product, as I never received it, and when I requested it to be resent, was only told I would receive a refund.
The mounting screw is too long.. long enough to wear if you tighten it down it will dig into your camera body. My camera manual specifically warns against this. Why the heck would they make the stud so long--ridiculous. I am sending this back. I bought this because it had all 5 star ratings, I'd give this ZERO stars if I could. And it does NOT support an SLR well at all, even with a short 50mm lens.. barely bump it and it will tip over.. the wind could easily tip it over cause it is so off balance. Also the thumb screw isn't easy to turn and you have to tighten it down hard to TRY to support the SLR.
They either hold trash or they don't. These do. :)
Others have noted shortcomings - poor design features including the speaker mounting assembly. The speaker pole is held in the base by a plastic nub which BREAKS! End of your expensive investment. Do not buy these speaker stands if you expect to move them about as when cleaning. The base is quite heavy and torque generated by the swaying pole will crack the plastic nub.
Ordered these tapes and received them quickly. Had not been able to find them in any stores in my area. Very happy with tapes and service. Will not hesitate to use this vendor again.
These speakers shipped immediately. I purchased them to get better audio for my laptop's music library and for my DVD collection. For the price, the sound is INCREDIBLE! I don't think you could go wrong getting these if you want a little extra sound juice for your computer. I'm very pleased with this product and you will be too!
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.
The first time I bought this lamp I wrote: "This lamp is even prettier than it looks in the photo. It is so easy to touch it on & off. I am really enjoying it."I liked it so much that I ordered another when the first one stopped working. The second lamp was not a "touch" lamp as stated, nor did it have the three levels of light it was supposed to have. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
I use this plus an umbrella clamp to mount my 430EX flash on the shaft of my monopod. Took me a while to figure out the proper alignment, but once I did it works quite well. The previous reviewer is correct about the smell though. It's mildly annoying, but not a deal killer in my opinion.
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've been running with this router for several months now (bought it from Microcenter), and I've had no problems with it. This router is on the first floor, and I have good connectivity even in the 2nd floor bedroom at the other end of the house.
Sony makes outstanding DVD players and this model is no exception. As is the case with most good DVD players these days, this Sony has progressive scan which gives enhanced picture quality when playing DVDs with a high-definition TV. You may not have HD TV yet but you probably will have one within a year or two, at which time you'll want a top notch DVD player with progressive scan capability, such as this Sony.What sets this model apart from other progressive scan DVD players -- aside from the fact that it's a Sony -- is that it plays Super Audio CDs. Most modern DVD players play CDs as well as DVDs, but very few have the capability to play SACDs which are the highest fidelity audio medium currently available. And SACD circuitry can actually improves the sound of regular CDs as well. So if you want both the best picture and the best sound, a progressive scan player with SACD capability is the one to get. This Sony has both of these features at a bargain price.
If you have Bose "cube" speakers and you want to mount to a wall or ceiling, these handy little brackets do a nice job and the speakers can be mounted in a variety of positions and directions. The kit comes with mounting hardware for different surfaces, such as dry wall or wood. Instructions are only pictures--no written copy. The only criticism I have would be when the speaker is pointed to the far left on the bracket, which makes it difficult to reach the set-screw that holds the speaker to the bracket. The bubble pack also includes an extender to drop the speaker a few inches below the bracket, which would come in handy for suspended ceilings. Build quality is very good.
This is the perfect home office unit. Small space required, very functional, easy to setup and use. And the cost, fantastic. Nobody could believe what I paid.
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.
Have been using scanner for office for about a year, automatic paper feeder jams quite often, and most annoyingly tends to pull the paper into the feeder mechanism when it jams, even if paper had already passed through, apparently attempting duplex scan. Duplex scanning itself cannot be set from computer but rather have to push button on scanner. Other than jamming and pulling multiple pages at once, has worked reasonably well. We are scanning papers that had been given to clients to fill out and are not pristine condition.
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.
Why pay a lot for Monster Cable, when this cable works just fine.
Ordered this product to save me time transferring old files to new drives. Works great! Easy to use! Might have to order a second one to keep up!
This little compact printer only does one thing (4x6 photos) and it does a fantastic job. My wife owns one of the older model HP digital cameras (C200), I believe we paid a few hundred for the camera about a year and a half ago and it was one of the most inexpensive mega-pixel models. I was skeptical that the pictures the demo unit produced may only be possible by higher dollar camera, but the photos this printer produces from my camera are still better quality than those of my two hundred dollar (non-digital) 35mm pictures developed at the local Kodak lab. To test for any bias I might have had my wife and I had three family members look though a photo album we made containing 35mm &quot;developed&quot; photos and photos printed from this printer... They all guessed the 35mm photos were the printed ones because the photos this printer produced were much better quality. Now, enoguh about the quality, which in the words of my brother in-law is &quot;simply amazing&quot;.The printer works stand-alone, plug your flash ROM in and you can jump to a specific picture number and print, the interface could not get any easier! You can also print prrof sheets (4x6 with multiple thumb-nail pictures). The bundled software allows you to take pictures off your hard drive and send them to the PhotoSmart 100 though the USB cable (cable isn't included unfortunately) USB is the only option for connection.Printer includes 6 blank 4x6 photo sheets, and 1 cartridge (HP claims you can get 120 pictures out of a single ink jet cart, I've been told 100 is more realistic), paper is also priced reasonable. Overall you do save money, you have unsurpased convienence and the quality is excellent. There are few products I would recommend this highly; if you own a digital camera, buy a PhotoSmart 100!
This switch is solidly built and hasn't had any problems in the year or so it's been installed. Gigabit is a huge improvement over 100Mbit, and with this 24 port switch I was able to put enough network drops in each room that I didn't need desktop switches. The auto-uplink feature means you don't need to worry about crossover cables, or which port you've plugged your router in to. And since it's automatic, there's no button on the front of the switch that takes down the network.The lack of a wall wart is nice. This switch has an internal power supply, and uses a standard IEC 320 connector (the same connector that's on most computer's power supplies). However, it does have two relatively noisy fans. These run all the time, and make more sound than your average desktop machine. If you want to replace them, you'll need two 5V 40x10mm fans and a philips head screwdriver. I replaced the fans in mine and have not had any trouble with overheating before or since, but I am not currently using all the ports on this switch.
this cd player is so wicked awsome. it never skips and has great sound. you could pound on it all you want and it will hardly ever skip. if you were looking for an exelent cd player for less than 200 dollars, this is the one to get. it has so many neat features and it says sorry when it does skip.
The price was ok, but the cable sheath is brittle and cracks where it joins with the power connectors. SO its great for home use, but perhaps not for travellers
I searched for an excellent set of earbuds to use with my iPod, found them with these MDR-EX51LP, and have been delighted to use them several hours each day under demanding conditions.Because I listen to uncompressed digital recordings to facilitate deep meditation or deep sleep in the delta state (see [...]), I need headphone with expanded frequency response (to get 20-20,000 Hz, they must be designed for higher and lower frequencies). But--I also need earbuds that won't fall off my head while moving between yoga postures, and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars for audiophile headphones. I read that the Frequency Response of these Sony's is a large 6 - 23,000 Hz, the in-ear design with several silicone ear piece sizes make them fit perfectly in the ear so that they stay put and minimize outside noise, and the earbud design would not interfere with my movements.Some user reviews, however, said that these earbuds sounded bad, had awkward cords and earpieces, and fell apart almost immediately. Hmmm... Since these were really the only earbuds that seemed to fit my needs AND I've always been happy with Sony products, I bought a pair.These Sony earbuds proved perfect for my needs; I could not think of anything that I would change. Shortly afterward I bought a second set to leave by my bed and fit them with smaller silicon earpieces that would be more comfortable while sleeping all night. For 6 months I've been delighted with the awesome sound reproduction and their design (I tried several more expensive headphones and found that they didn't sound as good when I tested them with high and low frequency test sounds--nor were they as comfortable). The fears I had about them falling apart were unfounded; they're still like new despite 40 minutes of daily activity AND wearing them while I sleep on my side all night, every night since laying on my back blocks my sinuses.These are excellent headphones--try them confident with the knowledge that you can return them if they're not as good as you expect.P.S. 21 June 09: I bought these in March 2008 and use 2 pair every day (as mentioned above) and they are still working great without the materials (wires, earpieces, etc.) breaking down. So... these are great earbud headphones that are durable!P.S. 2 March 2010: I need to buy another pair because after 17 months, I've stressed the wires enough (by catching them under my body or some such thing such that it pulls the earbud out of my ear) that one earbud is not maintaining a solid electrical connection and crackles as I move around. I'm glad they still sell these so I can buy another pair (or perhaps a related Sony earbud with the same high quality). This is a GREAT product!
Bought this item in October of 2007. If it were to break today I would buy the exact one again. Along with the garmin topo software I purchased it is great for planning exploratory rides and keeping the history of past rides for future use or sharing.
I received this camera as a gift a few years ago and I ended up falling in love with photography because of it. It's great for beginners because it's not that expensive... obviously what the camera lacks in megapixels and zoom are what you save in dollars. But I have taken hundreds of gorgeous photos. It's extremely user-friendly, unlike HPs I've used, and action shots have never been a problem. Just note that you can't zoom in while shooting movies (MPEG) but it does pick up sound cleanly. I also found it to be very durable... it's been dropped countless times, used outside during the (Wisconsin) winter, and exposed to both water and sand but the picture quality hasn't decreased. (Make sure you get a case for it- it doesn't come with one but they're cheap.) I'm now looking into freelance photography as a career, but until I save up enough for one of those fancy $ 700 deals, this one will definitely get me through.
Unfortunately, this old model doesn't charge the iPod Touch 2nd Gen. The sound quality on these FM transmitters is terrible. I'd say worse than 64k mp3 quality. It works though.
I just bought my Nikon D50 snf this remote works great, and it is very cheap.
Most good digital cameras use CCD lens technology. CMOS is old, normally used for security cameras. Even though I don't own this camera (and I generally hate reading reviews by people who don't own the product), I have owned a Polaroid camera of similar specs & price - with a CMOS lens. It mysteriously died in less than a year (company would service, but it would cost almost as much as purchase price for part) and picture quality was horrible. I regret not having done my research, b/c I took pics of my first baby with it and now with my second baby on a Canon, I can totally see the difference in quality.General tip I've learned: if the company doesn't have a history of making cameras (35mm cameras), then don't trust it! (Kodak and Fuji are probably OK, but not the best.) I remember Oregon Scientific from the calculators I used while I was flunking calculus...!
PROs:+ Great supply of misc hardware to mount for almost any size flat panel.+ Comforting double arm support for nice pivot motion. Handy tilt function for up and down viewing angles (especially good for LCD with viewing not as great as plasma).+ Clever +/- bolt spacing for slight stud spacing +/-.+ Excellent mechanics with support bracket spanning evenly to pivot arm.CONs:- Plastic caps for metal rails are cheap and don't even fit/attach.- Too much misc hardware left over.- No caps to conceal wall bolts. Use same color bolts?
i really liked the speed at which this product came, it has really good quality
I use a Sony U810 internal burner and these work fine... burns as it should at 8X using Nero Ultra 7... no coasters- these work!
great printer. no doubt. The guy who's complaining that he can't print with Windows ME is just plain wrong... just download the driver form nectech.com's website. You can also buy extra toner from nectech.com for just 79 dollars.
The cable arrived on time and as described, it does the job as expected, I am satisfied with my purchase.
I was so excited when I brought this home. All for a game I so badly wanted to play and this looked and sounded good. Wish I knew what the future was going to bring. I used this to play games for a few months then left it sit for a couple more. Cleaned it up and tried to play again. Nothing. It whirs like it's going to work, then grinds to a halt. I never even was able to burn the slide shows I spent forever working on. I'll also never know how the lightscribe works either. Junk. It was an expensive piece of junk. Now it sits as a reminder of what not to spend on something I know nothing about. The pros? It was easy to install and didn't take up much space on my desk. Not all that bad to look at either. wasn't very noisy either. But that's it.
I needed a long Sub cord that I could hide away in the wall. For the price, this cord is top quality. Works perfect, is very durable and does exactly what it is supposed to do. Could spend a lot more, but why?
I had previously tried the 3000 movie writer, but was unable to make it work. Alot of compatability issues with my Dell. I read that alot of others had the same trouble. Then the new 8x 4000 series had came out. So I took a chance it would be better, and it paid off!!! The NEWER writer is not only compatible!! but it works to my amazement!! HP should have done more testing before releasing the first version. Hopefully more people will be willing to try this newer version!!! I enjoy being able to transfer non copyrighted viedos to DVD!!! The quality is excellent!!! I hope more companies can follow in the footsteps of this wonderful product!!! (REMEMBER TO STAY AWAY FROM THE OLDER VERSIONS)
first of all i am not happy with the purchace of this product yeah it was a reasonable price but you get what you pay for this battery charged once and now my dell wont even turn on.
I needed a wireless router to use my laptop and kindle. This was inexpensive, easy to set up and works great.
This is a gret product, I just recomend a heavy tripod, it is because the binos are heavy to hold after a few minutes. The optical are very good, I was looking Jupiter and the 4 moons, It was very good choice.
I purchased my first Apex AD-1500 as a second unit for my bedroom. I was a little wary at first thinking, "How much performance can I really get out of a DVD player that costs less than [$] and is not much bigger than a phone book?" The short answer to my own question was LOTS.I purchased my SECOND Apex AD-1500 as a replacement for the more [costly], and lesser performing [other] DVD player that I have in the living room.I have yet to find a disc that these little units will NOT play. I've been playing DVDs, CDs, VCD, SVCDs, and of course, MP3s without trouble.Whereas my [other] had the occasional skip with dual layer DVDs, the Apex units have shown no problems what so ever.The living room unit is connected to my surround sound system. The sound quality so far has been acceptable. Stereo seperation is decent,and center and rear channel performance is also decent.Pros:Cost - under [$] in my case. You can buy 4-5 of these units for the price of a high end [other]. The unit could almost be considered "disposable".wide range of playable media(DVD, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD & MP3) 12cm and 8cm sizes.Very in depth On screen programming, allowing for decent tweaking.!! ZOOM button !! Rocks...Cons:Unit is very light - not much inside the case. Slides easily with no rubber feet. (easily solved)Opening and closing of the dvd tray sounds a little clunky. One unit is louder than the other, but this is due to a totally different DVD drive in the unit which utilizes a different gear system to open and close the tray.No optical output or progressive scan.All and all, a decent, low-cost entry level player. Probably not a player for the high end videophiles.Of course, both of these players are brand new. My opinion may change in the months ahead if they start having problems, but that is what warranties are for...Both players are still running flawlessly. I have had ZERO problems. No skips etc. The players DO NOT run hot as someone else had been stating.I also discovered that on the later models of the AD-1500 you can burn your own firmware upgrades. One of the firmware upgrades even disables the MacroVision on the box. You can then run the player through your VCR and tape your DVD's. There is also a utility available to let you change the players startup background to anything that you wish.With the above having been said, you proceed at your own risk performing these upgrades. The remote chance exists that you can permanantly damage your machine if you are not careful...I have performed the firmware flashes on both of my machines without trouble and I can tape anything that I put in it...
Both products are true colors. Works great & lasts long with my HP printer.
I may just be unlucky, but my Panasonic PV-D4742 player was faulty. It would not accept my VHS videos; it consistently spit them back out. So I exchanged it for another PV-D4742, and it would only accept one out of three videos. Spit the others right out, no apparent pattern to the rejects. So despite the good quality of the picture and trouble-free DVD player, we returned our second Panasonic player and had to switch to another brand.I hope these are the only two faulty players out there, since I have always had reliable Panasonics before.
The Cokin 77mm Z series adapter ring works fantastically as advertised, and as the previous review said it does screw on and off very easily. It is solid, does its job of holding the filter holder on, etc..The problem comes when you take a photo of something bright (which is pretty much what these things are for) and you get a burry white arc from the reflection of the text "COKIN - 77 - th 0.75 - FRANCE" that is painted on the outside of the adapter.The only way to fix this is to paint over it, which is what I intend to do today. If I wanted DIY, I would've done it myself, so instead of rating 5 stars, I'm rating 2 stars. I'll rate 5 if they ever fix this and send me one that doesn't have the problem.
The headphones are very comfortable and have surprisingly good sound quality. The only draw back is the plastic design makes it unnerving to bend and twist your headphones.
OK... first Ipod purchased in 2002. Second in 2005. First Zune 2007. Zune wins almost hands down.1)Sound quality: Zune 8/10 for audiophile ears. Ipod 5/10. Again, for those who know sound/ do recordings. Zune by far surpasses Ipod. The Zune upgraded headphones make ALL the difference as well. But, even with those headphones on the Ipod, the Zune wins hands down.2)Software: Itunes is slow, and pay as you go only. Zune market place (new) great, quick (about 50% quicker than itunes on a Windows). Zune pass is awesome. $15 bucks a month and I've downloaded near 60 albums in 7 days and they are awesome. Yes, if you let your pass lapse you loose it all. But there's nothing like a music buffet! you can also buy whatever as a pay as you go too.3)Zune is much easier to manipulate/ change songs/ genres/ playlists than Ipod.4) Zune screen is comfortable for 1 hour long (2 hour movie might be a stretch, but havent' tried yet. Ipod scree (not touch or iphone) is way to small.5)Wireless sync just makes sense and is graet.CONS: No real movies for zune... yet. (Come on Bill! Get this worked out.) No audible for Zune (which is a real bummer) but per Windows weekly podcast in Nov. they are in talks again with Audible. Video podcasts are a bit slow to sync and cut off sometimes.I'm really glad I switched to Zune. I will give Ipod away once audible is supported.
I wouldn't recommend this product. I have it for about 3 yrs, works as a simple DSL router in 2-3 computers home network. It froze on me on numerous occasion for no apparent reasons andhave to present the reset button on the router in order for it to work again. In 3 yrs, it broke twice. The first time was about 6 months in the ownship. Belkin replace it with a new one and postal cost out of my own pocket. The 2nd time was last week (warrany expired), the same old problem. It just quite working. I won't be replacing my router with the same unit for sure.
I like the radio and the design though I would have preferred it a little bit small as it is a bit bulky. Would have been even better if it had an input to connect any external devices.
Overall a good product. I did notice, however, that in some positions, there is enough "play" in the pivot joints to cause the TV to be tilted somewhat. Also, the adjustment bolt(s) to change the angle of the mount are too tight to the point that I rounded off the hex cavity in one of the bolts attempting to loosen it.
I bought one for my 15-year old and my brother bought one for himself. The wheel on both became dislodged, ours after about 95 days (or just a few days after the warranty expired)and the other after about 7 months. Trying to get an answer on how to get them repaired was impossible and after many hours online and several faxes to Rio, we gave up. Instead we bought earphones with volume adjusment and got by without the click-wheel navigation feature. After 8 months, one of the units was fell accidentally off a shelf and onto a hardwood floor and that was the end of that! Recommend you check the warranty and talk to others about their experiences B4 you decide which MP3 to buy.
I searched to web for an ipod and Amazon had just what I wanted and the price was great!
The random and incurable blue screen problems with this card are legendary. A quick Google search of "wpn311" and "blue screen" will give any prospective buyer all the information he/she needs to look elsewhere. Whatever the ultimate cause, this card does not seem capable of working with Windows XP.Two years ago, I made the mistake of installing these cards in my office desktops. About 1000 blue screens later, I finally gave up and replaced them. I've tried every software update, every firmware fix, and spent days with customer support to no avail.One thing that might be helpful to those struggling with this card is that the Windows software seems to work better than the Netgear abomination. (including the latest update 2.0) My recommendation however would be to abandon this network card all together and get something else.
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.
hi i bought this product 15 days back for our office. and its working fine. only drawback - you can not create DHCP Scope.
This Linksys router is quite easy to set up. It seems that most "set-up" software is junk designed to load a bunch of things you don't really need and slow down your cpu at start up. The Linksys utility does a quick job configuring all the computers on your network along with security for your wireless needs. There's no subsequent typing of passwords, and a 1 minute download is all you need to get the set up utility that automatically sync's with the router. Cool.
I used this kit to mount my newly purchasedPyle PLTS78DUB 7-Inch In-Dash Detachable Motorized Touch Screen TFT/LCD Monitor with DVD/CD/MP3/MP4/USB/SD/AM-FM Bluetooth Receiverinto my 1999 Dodge Durango. Worked perfect and the new deck looks really nice in there.
They dont ACTUALLY have this item anymore. they will instead send you another item that is similar... sort of.they will refund your money when you tell them the item they sent is wrong, however really this item should just be removed. the company explicitly said they no longer carry this item.
I love this camera! It is easy to use, and the prints I have had developed have turned out beautifully. Clear, sharp images with beautiful color! I am delighted with this purchase and would recommend this camera with out reservation to anyone who is looking for a good quality SLR.
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 have been using the Viewsonic porjector at work for several years and have found it to be excellent for Powerpoint presentations. I recently developed a need to have my own LCD projector for private work and elected to go with a proven product. I have not been disappointed so far. The product is very reliable and the cost has dropped considerably in the past several years. This is a very competative product.
Does anyone ever miss their portable cassette recorders? I mean, what does one use in today;s world to record a conversation or a performance without having to get the computer or complicated equipment involved? Anyone? We all have digital cameras and most even take pictures, but how often do you wish you could have recorded your baby;s first giggles or when Uncle earl visited and told all his corny jokes but is now passed on? Seems no one pulls out a recorder any more. MD appears to be the last bastion of handheld recorders that don't require additional equipment. Record onto it and play from it. No muss, no fuss. I will always feel it was a shame MD's never "took off", but do hope they'll always be around. I am a big fan.And by the way, I prefer to carry a $5 disc on my pocket to carrying around my $350 iPod!!!! I mean really. Isn't anyone nervous about carrying around their thousands of songs and multi-hundred dollar equipment? If we all had MD players, one could do like we did with cassettes/removable media: "Hey man, check out this recording I just made of _______!". Ins=trad, most opf us run around shooting pics with our cell phones and have no idea how to share them. Does ANYONE know how to record audio to share any more? Does anyone care? I do, and that's why I want another mini-disk to replace the one that recently broke (Thanks Sony!).
Works:I've verified that these correctly function as null-modem adapters. Also, in the batch of about 20 that I ordered, none of the ones I received are duds.Great price:Consumer retail null-modem adapters are often roughly $10 or so. I was very grateful to find this item for such a low price.In fact, due to the low price and low weight, I ordered a couple dozen. The S&H; only increased slightly between quantity of 1 to a quantity of 20, which makes sense because these are so small.Simplifies life:Because of this slim Null Modem adapter, I no longer have to guess whether a serial connection between two devices requires a null-modem cable or not. Instead, I just use a plain serial extension cable, and then if the connection doesn't work right away (or, for a dead givaway, one side of the connection is male-male), popping this adapter right in the middle is a quick and easy solution.
This receiver was purchased in order for me to play an Ipod in my basement gym. I have it hooked up to a pair of inexpensive Sony SSB-3000 speakers and the sound quality is just phenomenal for a receiver that sells for under 100 bucks w/shipping. The unit appears solid with quality connectors on the back.
The HDMI Cable makes a great addition to the new Plasma TV. Delivery was fast, I will continue to shop on Amazon.
It appears that the high yield functionality of the #34 cartridge isn't such a great deal after all. Rather than providing more ink, Lexmark has just dialed down the amount of ink dispensed per print. What comes out crisp black with regular #24 cartridge appears dull gray with the #34 (we compared prints). Even worse, the quality settings in the printer software don't allow you to choose higher quality. As if these cartridges weren't already enough of scam now Lexmark will let you pay more for a lower quality product and not even make this difference clear in the product description.
Had trouble finding elsewhere. It was a little slow arriving, but I was in no hurry. It's being put to good use
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've had this cable lock for over 3 years using it almost daily, and I've never had any problems with the combination. Maybe good luck, maybe only those 30 users with the problem had written a review, but if you ask me this is a great and inexpensive cable lock.
FEB 7, 2011THE PRODUCT WAS NOT AS ADVERTISED, I.E. POOR QUALITY. I RETURNED IT TO THE SELLER & REQUESTED A REFUND.TO DATE I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE SELLER & I RETURNED THE ITEM 1 WEEK AGO?!! IT COST ME $10.00 TO RETURN IT!!
I was in the market and saw this set on display at several stores and was impressed. The price on Amazon (150 - 300 less than Circuit City and Sears) and NO tax makes this set a no-brainer. If you are looking for a high quality HDTV that is easy to use, bright, lightweight and has plenty of inputs, look no further. Shipping was quick and well done by private courier.I also considered sets from LG, Sony and Westinghouse. Sony Brevia was a little better, but not worth almost double the price.Everyone who sees it thinks that I spent over $2G's on it.If you are wall mounting, consider getting the Mustang Tilt2 mount. It is $70 and well made. I had my set on the wall in an hour. Why pay over $200?If you do buy this set at a big box, pass on the warranty. You can get a 5 year warranty online (frm Repair Master) for about $200. The big boxes will charge you $350-$500 for the same warranty. They will push it on you relentlessly because this is where they make their money.
Like the drive. It does what its made to do. I enjoy the intergrated light attached to the drive which blinks when you are accessing it. It lets you know its working. It includes a lanyard & a cap. The only downside is you have to be careful not to lose the included cap......put it in a safe place when using the drive.
Bought this from Amazon - what a piece of crap. Don't waste your money - go with netgear.
I am a hobbist, and a student. I needed a mic for my student projects. The Azden SGM-2X is everything I expected. The design is great, the price is great, and it produces some great audio levels. I recommend this mic for any pro or any hobbist like me looking to add some good audio in their videos.
It took me about 30min to setup and configure the 207W. The interface is straightforward and intuitive and I didn't need any manuals, disks, or software.The only other camera I have experience with is the D-Link DCS-5300. The Axis has fantastic image quality (much better than the D-Link) and supports multiple browsers and platforms with several choices for viewing video in a client browser (the D-Link and most cameras don't). Low light performance is incredible but it drops down to less than 10fps and the image appears to be B&W.; But it works!The Audio is quite poor and not very sensitive.Wireless performance appears to be very good. The camera found half a dozen wireless networks in the area which my Powerbook with Mac Stumbler was unable to locate. Wireless was also very easy to setup and it supports WPA-PSK.At this price it would have been nice to have pan and tilt options. If you can afford it I highly recommend it.The camera is solidly built and very small. It's pretty clear that some thought went into the design of the camera and the camera's firmware. It even comes with an extension cord for the AC adaptor!
Use this for my "outdoor setup for DJ and outdoor movies. Surges are not usually a problem because I power everything with a Honda EU3000 inverter generator. I like the outlets on the front and especially like the 15-ft power cord coming off of it. This allows me to use a 25-ft extension cord rather than a 50-ft and have too much extra cord.
I was very disappointed with the keyboard. I like the size but the quality of keys and response is very bad. I got a defective piece where the keys were just getting stuck. I am currently using a Microsoft keyboard but needed a smaller footprint to match the size of laptop keyboard.
This mouse is probably the best mouse you can get for the price. It easily outperforms most, if not all the 'optical' (optical, but non-laser) mice on the market. Quality is excellent, ergonomics are great (at least for my hand), and performance is excellent. The reason I could not give a full five stars is that Logitech drivers support for this mouse a conundrum. This mouse is not really a retail/consumer item, but but an "ROEM" sales item, best I can tell. At the Logitech site I went round, and round, and round withtout finding the correct drivers, using both the model number and the mouse's name. Eventually I found the appropriate drivers, which were generic Logitech drivers.....that do absolutely nothing more than Windows' organic drivers. Fortunately, the Windows drivers included with the operating system (Windows 7, 64-bit), work great. If you want a top of the line mouse at a budget price, don't think twice. Get this mouse.
I travel frequently to remote locations and I sometimes find myself in a situation where I could use a portable printer with my notebook computer (Toshiba Satellite/Windows 98SE). Now and then I need a hard copy of a Word document, or digital photo print of a piece of engineering equipment, when I have no easy access to a desktop computer/printer. I often looked at portable printers in the shops but because of the price [price] and the inconvenience of carrying one around (especially if it needs an AC adapter), I never seriously considered buying one. However, a few weeks ago, I saw an MP21 on sale for [price]at an [company name], so I bought it.The bottom line is that the MP21 does an excellent job for what a portable printer is really for. It weighs only 2.2 lbs, it is only 1/3 the size of my notebook, it runs entirely via a PCMCIA card (no bulky power adapter) and print/photo quality is excellent. Printing is a little slow (it takes about 30sec to print a Word Document and about 2min for a color photo) and you must feed one sheet at a time but these issues are of little consequence for my needs. Replacement ink cartridges for the MP21 (one black and one color) can be rather expensive [price] at a lot of places but I found them for online for [price] each [web page]P>The MP21 is definitely not a replacement for a desktop printer (frankly, it wasn't meant to be) but I certainly would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good little portable printer.
This unit performed very well and we are very happy with it. It would be nice if they made a battery pack for it so it could be used for field video production.
This item works well for playing, but the charger does not work. I get an error message on both Ipods.
I got a Detention for writing this review at school, but this camera is so good it was worth it. This camera is 6.2 mp with 6.4 mp capacity. Its zoom capabilities are unbelievable. The HP Image Advice and in-camera red-eye removal give you all the editing power you need on the camera!!!! It has a very good battery life and lasts for about 8 hours. It is well worth the 299.99 but if you buy it get it from Circuit City because they give you a free dock.
Earlier this month I bought a spindle of 50 Sony DVD-Rs (16x) to use with my Sony DVDirect (model VRD-MC3) to make dvds from my large stash of 8mm camcorder tapes. Fully 20 of the 50 DVDs proved defective. Perhaps even more annoying than the wasted money was the wasted time I spent having to re-record the same tape on to a new DVD(in real time) over and over again due to these defects. A little online research reveals that this is a common problem associated with Sony DVDs manufactured in Malaysia and not a problem with those produced elsewhere. I don't find information regarding the site of manufacturing in the product descriptions so I'm not taking a chance with any more Sonys. I'm told that there are a couple of highly regarded brands (Verbatim and JVC) that manufacture in Taiwan and Japan and that these have much higher quality ratings so I'll try those next since I still have a lot more tapes to transfer to DVD.
I grew up with this product. There was never a sponge in my mom's kitchen sink but a handi wipe instead. The heavy duty style is hard to come by in a store. I was so excited to find them online. They last a long time and if you bleach them from time to time can stay looking fresh.
to summarize this is a powerful and good product... but the software WINTV is not that good i used progdvb which better works with it.
You can take truly amazing pictures with this little pocket size camera. It is my first digital Canon and I am very impressed by the quality, the durability of the battery and the handsome design. Check it out! You'll enjoy this one!
There's not much a person can say about the cartridges. They fit theDymo D1 tapewriter and it is one good machine.Iv'e had it for 8 yrs. now and it's never missed a shot.Easy on batteries and quite a few options in printing available.
I am a recently new photo-hobbyist and do a lot of different school sporting events. It is really important to have everything I need on hand, easy to carry, and above all safe. Very easy to throw over your shoulder when quickly moving from place to place or wearing it as a backpack when hiking or biking. Very comfortable. I have tried other camera bags and none compare to the Canon backpack. I am able to get everything I need to carry inside and it is all so easy to get to when I need it. The inside is easily configurable and well made. I still am amazed at the price compared to other "top ranked" camera bags. I could have bought two of these for what I would have paid for one of another brand.
I had this very same item a couple of years ago, but from an other trademark. It is easy to use and install. This year, i bought this one. With no razon, without fall, water touch or bad handling, any pc will not recognizes it. It is Just a piece of junk now and I will need to buy another one in less a month. Avoid this item, choose a more expensive device or something else.
Great battery life, huge screen with great resolution, easy to use but plentiful shooting modes, small size can be carried in almost any pocket -- even a shirt pocket. Only problem is screen is easily scratched.
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.
If you want to know exactly where you are, this is a great toy. If you want to figure out where you are going, this is useless.I expected the GPS to be able to offer advanced features similar to what we have come to expect with GPS's built in to cars, or map websites on the internet (turn by turn directions). Or at least directions. Or at least finding addresses.This was a disappointment, even with Garmin's map cds.The fun part? I purchased some topographical map software from a different vendor. Uploaded the waypoints from my garmin...and I could follow my mountain expeditions all over the topo maps. That was kinda fun. Also, then the other way, in the mountains the GPS kept me pointed in the right directions. Also, carrying it running keeps track of how far you run much more accurately then those pedometers, and keeps track of speed.Ever wonder what you are flying over on those long flights over middle America? Turning this on in an airplane is kinda fun.
Didn't have room for 5.1 speaker system plus receiver. Great and inexpensive ( under 150 bucks!) to achieve a reasonable substitute for 5.1 surround. Easy setup and user=friendly and comfortable. Do not hesitate to get these in lieu of speakers!
I bought this quite awhile ago, and wanted to test it several times before i wrote a review. Here is my review. I would like to rate this a 5 out of 5 for its quality and a 4 out of 5 for ease of use. The 5 out of 5 for quality is because i have used it several times now, and always gets out any "crud" in my lcd screens. I have also found that this works great on LCD monitors, LCD TV's and even a 35" very big, very fat TUBE TV. We had used water to try and get it clean, but it just made it streaky. So we applied this stuff, and took a CONSIDERABLE amount of time to BUFF IT OUT. You must have patience, keep buffing in circular motions and eventually you are left with a perfected buff that leaves happy tears in your eyes. The only reason i give this a ease of use of 4 out of 5, is because, DUDE, start buffing and hope your arm can outlast the buffing time. Besides that? This bottle will last you a long time even if you have little kiddies that daily touch your screen. Say goodbye to fingerprints with this stuff but make sure you switch off buffing arms as you might bulk up one arm and not the other.
They tell you there are 32 available........They are lying..waited three weeks and still no kodak cartridge...Finally canceled order...probably did not ship because it was free shipping & handling.....very, very, very disappointed in Amazon.
This player provides great sound and a good interface. Holds up to about 60 songs. You have a number of menu options but the one I value most, random play, is absent. You can shuffle songs after they're loaded however. The computer interface is simple and worked perfectly out of the box. The earbud type headphones are fair at best. I replaced them with Sony MDR-G72LP Street Style headphones and that's a much better combo. The clip holder that you use for jogging or whatever is very good and holds it well, no worrying about the player coming off during a workout. Overall a very solid MP3 player.
"This TV is the best home theatre purchase i have ever made..."The TV is bulky, however beats all the non-DLP rear-projection out there. The sound system is excellent, although I really recommend a high end AV Receiver to complement this set.
The price might seem a little high at first, but once you get this product you will see how much of a quality piece it is. It looks very stylish and appears very well made. The sad thing is that APC no longer makes this product :( so snatch them up while you can!
My original battery lasted 5 years. I expect this one to do the same. Though not promoted this battery also fits the SD300
Just received my headphones on sat. They are awesome. I love the Deep bass that they produce. I put them to the test vs my my touch headphones. with these headphones, I could not hear the vacuum running. With the other headphones, I heard everything else but my music, and they don't fall out.
Purchased this device to connect signaling on an older APC SmartUPS that only supports serial connection. Appeared to install OK and connection with UPS via PowerChute Plus appeared to work OK transmitting control signals and operating log info. However, after running 2-3 hours, driver hangs Windows 2000 SP2 requiring hardware RESET to restart. Experienced failure 3 times. Based on other reports about manufacturer's non-responsiveness, I am returning the part & driver disk to Amazon.
I may have a newer version? I have a book, minimal but still lets you know what the menus are for. Note, the book (or CD, if that's all you have) states outright that, if the tv overheats, it will turn itself off until it is properly cool. Those of you whose tvs are completely turning themselves off - is your tv properly ventilated? It is quite stringent about leaving plenty of airspace around the set and not putting it near any heat source (that includes your air ducts).The AmbiLight and USB/SD ports are a huge plus, and the wealth of personalization choices atone for some small ills - the tv picture for non-HD channels isn't great (getting an HD antenna fixed that for me) and DVD-R playback suffers in places as well. NEVER use the Automatic format, the distortion creates lousy picture. And just turn the volume all the way down and rely only on your home theater (the little built-in speakers don't impress). But anamorphic movies are gorgeous on this set, with just the right contrast.Bottom line, if this will be your main tv and you don't have HD you may be better off elsewhere. But for movie viewing with a home theater for sound, the multitude of picture options and Ambilight make this set worth the price.UPDATE: After owning the tv for 6 months, I have experienced a little of what others have reported. Although the tv has never shut off, I have had moments where the picture shuts off for a few seconds and instantly comes back on. *****A Firmware update fixed this problem, and customer service was quick to assist.**** Using the VCR (AV2), I have noticed the "circle of blur." Now that I don't have any more VHS tapes so won't be using AV2, I hope that problem is "solved." I love the Ambilight enough that I can't turn back now and will do what it takes to keep this tv. However, if you don't love Ambilight, don't bother! Try Panasonic, it was my second choice and has great ratings. If you do love Ambilight (I can't imagine watching movies without it!), keep your Firmware up-to-date.
This product works great and installs pretty easily. The only problem I had was clearance issues. There was not enough room around my parallel plug-in for the bulk case to fit. TRENDnet really should have given it a 1" extention at the plug to increase the fit potential. I suspect that the wireless version has the same issue (the body looks identical in the pictures, except for the antenna). If your printer is like mine, you will need a Cables To Go 02677 Centronics 36 Male/Female Extension Cable (under $10) to make it work.
Nice product, great price, Fit the small Sony Sureshot cameras well.
The RightLight technology with this webcam is superb. The moment i turned it on, I knew this is going to be great and skype chat with my parents and brother in different countries confirmed the quality. They could see much better quality, clear and bright image. It also has a wider view (atleast compared to my previous webcam from logitech), zoom feature without losing much clarity, and the face detection feature to is fun to use sometimes.Cons :> The clip to attach to laptop or stand is poorly built and does not provide a strong grip. It seems as if its designed for a particular laptop. The stand is useless too for me as it very unstable with a weak base. They should have made it heavier at the bottom so it could balance on small movements.>AutoFocus is a bit slow at times if you move the webcam around.
A good item, but who in the heck wrote the directions for installing this thing? I couldn't find a correct version online, in the box, or in the setup wizard. I had to call an IT friend of mine to help me make sense of what it was asking for - and he laughed at what I was reading to him from the screen. Once it's up, though, it seems all good. I really like having a virtual network in my home. It has really changed the way I do work on my laptop--mostly that I can do it from anywhere I want now. Oh, and the container this came in seemed to be quite recyclable, too.
Easy to program for recording (VCR+ and good quick timer options). SVHS good on SVHS tape, but not on regular VHS tape.Good edits.Remote clunky for trying to operate TV (all TV controls are shared with other VCR functions and you have to hold down two buttons at the same time to control TV).Cheap plastic case (I am replacing an old $1000+ Sony), but you get what you pay for.Inputs on front are not color coded (white, red, yellow). Seems like a petty way to save money.
I think Nikon D40 is one of the BEST cameras for total beginners (such as myself!) who want to learn how to use DSLR cameras. The settings are very easy to use, which makes it that much easier to learn how to use the camera. Pictures come out looking wonderful, even if you're a first-time user. I don't regret one penny spent on this camera. Highly recommend it to any/all beginners :o)
I paid approximately 30 for this and am disappointed in the quality. Made of flimsy sheet metal (and I do mean flimsy), the whole thing boasts of asian quality throughout. The top cover doesn't close correctly, latches are poorly aligned, and the paint finish is.. well, un-finished. The white paper you see attached to the pictured unit must have been glued-on by the photographer, because it sure as heck doesn't come that way. Avoid this, unless you just can't find any better.
It didn't even last 18 months. First the CD player stopped working, then the alarm stopped working reliably and now even the clock doesn't work. I'm very disappointed.
The cable is just as it is advertised. Seems very durable and has a secure connection to both my sub and my receiver. Great sound as well and the long length really helps.
well, it worked for just long enough to get past the warranty period, now it is stuck on the loading screen. This is way too common for this model (do a google search) Just stay away from nextar, many reports of failing nextar products on the web.:edit, I just thought I would add that after I spoke to Nextar CS they sent me a newer model as a replacement, even though I was beyond the warranty period. So far the new one has worked fine, so I thought it was worth it to update my review.
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.
I'm *very* pleased with this recorder, but I'd like to give one note of warning.If you want to copy a tape from a VCR, I want to emphasize the importance of using a VCR with either a Component Video or S-Video out connector. Using the typical Composite Video connection can result in a pixalated image.
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.
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.
Just got this today. And it works fine with the iPod Touch. Not the greatest sound quality but fine in the car. I use it in International mode to get the 87.9 frequency. I like the fact it's a combination charger and FM transmitter.
I got this because my D-link router would not work with my DSL connection.However this router worked right out of the box. With the help of the software I was connected to the internet in less than 7 minutes. I connected my Skype phone and it worked right away, cool! I highly recommend this product. A+.
I love these headphones! They're comfortable and the sound quality is great! I have been through MANY different headphones and these are my favorite! You can't be the value!
This product arrived with two out of three leg joints snapped in their sockets. The plastic's so brittle it didn't survive UPS. Disappointing, especially as I bought the big binoculars, the ones requiring a sturdier tripod. Having unwrapped a potentially useful item, I now have to rewrap a bundle of scrap.
I have ordered these CD's many times and only once I received a stack that was not compatible which they replaced right away. I am very happy with the product and service.
I used this camera on a vacation, didn't do anything too crazy with it, ie, scuba diving, we just used it while playing at the pool, lol. I don't recommend using it as a both land and water camera as it's not the best quality (I have a separate camera for "regular" use), but the picture quality is really great for the price. Another little bonus is the case floats haha. I dropped it from a boat into the ocean but there it was bobbing along until I grabbed it again.My only issue is that the AA batteries drain really quickly but batteries are easy to find anywhere so not a big deal.All in all, easy to use and fun camera to have, and a great price!
Good value and well made (albeit in China). Handy length, not too short or long in nice light color shade. Bought for my 91 year old mom to avoid pulling princess type phone off the table. It helped.
I get constantly disconnected when using this sufboard. I have trouble connecting to the internet even using my computer just a few steps away from thr modem. I ended up buying a Linksys router.
I bought this after having several Y-mouse PS2/USB converters break. I use this with a Kinesis Essential PS2 keyboard, and with both a Linux desktop (plugged into a hub on a Dell LCD monitor) and a MacBook. It works like a charm.
didnt work must of been defective , and why do you need so many words to make this work ahhhhh
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 loved the mouse and the shipment it is very goodthank u
Purchased this for my Seagate FreeAgent Go 500. Fits perfect. Good quality construction. There is also room for a second drive on the other side of the case. Would definitely purchase again.
Olympus FL-36 Electronic Flash for SP series, C7070, E1, E300 & E500 Camerasit is ok it is working and for now i have no problems with it
I purchased the MDR EX71SL because of my work environment. Lots of people laughing, talking across cubes, yelling, shouting, cheering, etc. I just wanted something that would block out some noise... and capable of giving me excellent sound quality. Needless to say... to make a long story short... I am very satisfied with the quality of this set. Wire tangling has nearly been eliminated by the way Sony designed the break-away extension... and removable multi-sized earpieces allow you to get as comfortable as you can get with any earbud setup. A++
I just picked up my iPod Nano last night. I totally thought this thing was going to suck. Man oh man was I wrong. This thing is beyond belief. This thing is so damn small its unbelieveable. It is definitely worth getting if you don't need all that extra space.Size: The thing is really small and about the width of a pencil. It is really light. You need to see this thing up close. The commercials don't depict the right image. The click wheel is smaller, and the main button in the center is slightly bigger. The screen is small, but then again its the Nano. The backside is metal, just like the regular iPod. I'd take care of that because it fingerprints and scratches. Then again you can't help the fingerprints. For such a small iPod, this thing is impressive.New Things: Alright lets start out with placement. The hold button is on the top left, and is small, you might need to use your fingernails. The headphone slot is on the bottom left. It comes with the regular headphones, although I thought they were the one that goes around your neck. The slot for the USB is right next to the headphone jack, and surprisingly the only way to charge it, if you don't have the additional charger. If you do have the additional charger your in luck, because it does work with the nano. But just be careful if you have the USB charger, because if it runs out of battery, your pretty much screwed. The color screen is really clear, and enhances everything. Cover art is available if you get it from iTunes. The features that are new in the iPod are compelling. There is a world clock, stopwatch, screen lock, and everything else you are used to.Packaging: The packaging is different. The box is smaller, and is black if you get the white Nano. It opens up to the iPod on the right, then the supplies on the left. They are in a open up pouch on the top. There are two small packages. One contains instructions, stickers, and an iTunes 5 installer. The other package is contained with headphones, an additional add on to the dock, the USB cord, and covers for the headphones.Quality: I got the white Nano, mainly because I am big about scratches. There are unfortunately a couple on the screen, but when the backlight is on, they are hard to see. If you get the black be careful about scratches. I am waiting for a case to protect it. If you want to wipe off something dont use your shirt. Use a Kleenex, or something soft. The sound quality is better as well. The screen quality is also better especially with a color screen.Pros and Cons.Pros: -Very slim put it anywhere, wait for a case before you put it in you pocket.-Sound quality is better.-Color screen.-Additional features.-Battery goes for about 14 hours, 10 hours with backlightCons: -Only charges with the USB cord, unless you buy the AC charger.-Scratches...ehh they are annoying, especially with the black.-Need to take great care of it, avoid dropping it.With all cons gone, this thing is for you! If you want a durable little iPod, and are not too obsessed about music, forget the shuffle and get this! I highly reccomend it.
Purchsed this battery to have an extra one while travelling and it's fantastic. Had the battery that came with the laptop for almost two years and it is still going strong. I prefered paying for a branded battery as recommended since I don't trust all the generic once out there. I rather pay a little bit more.
Just like the one that came with the camera. Used it extensively on a recent trip. Fast service. Very pleased. I would buy another without hesitation.
I have 46&#34; SONY Bravia and it has been very reliiable. I wanted another Bravia for the bedroom, but smaller. The color is great and hopefully the reliability will be also. The setuyp was a easy, the deliver prompt and the purchase from Amazon seamless.
This weather radio serves our needs well. It is programmable such that we can exclude areas not of interest. Reasonably priced and very effective.
This printer is great for turning out text and numbers almost continuously.If you need to print even basic graphics, get a bubble jet or laser printer.My very simple company logo is a fuzzy blob of dots.
I bought this item to be used with my Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder in combination the fig rig. It works as advertised. I do wish the clamp portion of the item was removeable, but it can be worked around. I found the remote to be very responsive, as you would expect from Sony. And the price was a bargin.
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.
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.
I have a dual boot Dell Latitude (CPxJ - P3-650) running Win98SE and Win2K and it installed within 2 minutes on each OS. I get no lower than 83% strength/quality anywhere in my apartment. I had disconnect issues with WinXP Pro, but that was solved in about 30 seconds (don't let Windows manage the NIC, let the Netgear software do it). I also tinkered with SuSE Linux 8.1 and the card works flawlessly using their built in generic/Orinoco wireless PC Card driver (you don't need to install Netgear's drivers).I don't really recommend transferring large files across your network with this, but it's perfect for all internet applications. If you have the free PC card slot, don't bother with USB-- it isn't worth the intense CPU utilization.
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.
Strenths: on screen display, digital/dts, price for features, many digital inputs, sounds good, looks cool, subwoofer output controlWeaknesses: no dimmer on huge bright display, no ac plugs in back, runs pretty warm(almost too hot, but i have it in an ET center cabinet without much air circulation, are others having this problem?) and i guess the remote is a little hard to use for some things. Oh, and for some reason no sound plays from the rear speakers when in modes like hall, dance club, live, etc. Just sound out of the front speakers, if anyone else differs, let me know whats up.Review Summary: First off, I think the remote is very useful when using the on-screen display, other words it is not that great. Once you assign a vcr to the remote, is there a way to change it? I tried to replace it with my dvd player so I could use the remote to operate my toshiba 1200 dvd player. I cant seem to get it working, menu and play buttons work but i cant turn it off and on. This is my first digital receiver and I must say that the sound while watching dvds is about 10 times better than i expected. I am considering putting it ontop of my ET center because it runs pretty warm compared to my onkyo. So far I really like this receiver and think I will get my use out of it(hopefully). I guess I really shouldnt complain, because I only paid $78 for it shipped after many and many gift certificates. This seems like a very good product for the money, and I would recomend it to anyone considering it. Because basically, if you are considering it, then its probably becuase you cant afford much more and in this case you cant really get much more options for your money. But you could always trade options for better quality if you choose. I gave it a four becuase some things, as mentioned above, could be improved.Good luck
This is an old but good router. Sine it has Linux it allows for 3rd party firmware. I use this with a 3rd party firmware called Tomato. It has advanced QoS that I need for VoIP and downloads etc. This is the only reason why I purchased this router in the age of N band.
I now own 2 pair of these and bought another pair for my girlfriend.My girlfriend and I have a drawer full of other ear buds we've used quite a bit and these Sony ones are superior in two ways:1. The ear-shaped design is really comfortable compared to the round ones of other brands. These really fit human ears and stay in without popping out. They don't irritate or itch. After about a minute you forget they're there, even when you're moving around with them in. I carry a bag over my shoulder which occasionally pulls on my ear buds and they still don't come out or feel uncomfortable. These things simply disappear; you don't feel anything after a while and just get good sound.2. The sound quality is vastly superior to the many other ear buds I've tried. I'm listing to songs I've loved and listened to for 20 years and I'm now hearing subtleties and details I've never heard before - I've heard things that I didn't even know were IN the songs before I got these buds! It's like hearing old songs in a whole new (better) way. The clarity, sound resolution and, even the bass, is more like giant expensive headphones. For sound quality, you can't beat these in my experience.I've tried lots of ear buds and other crazy ones that hang around your ear and nothing comes close to these. I'd recommend them to anyone.I got an extra pair to use on my home computer for watching movies and listening to iTunes while I'm just sitting in still in front of my computer at home.
This product is very easy to use. Unfortunately it did not correct the problem I was experiencing (not a fault with this item but rather with my camcorder). I will definitely continue to use on my repaired camcorder as I can tell that it works well. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone in need of a video head cleaner.
i did considerable research. wanted something better quality than earbuds for mp3. these are entirely satisfactory. not uncomfortable to wear, though hats can be an issue. stay on for cycling, skiing etc. sound is fine enough for me.
Very pleased with the quality, value, and service. I received a qualityproduct with extras, cheaper, and faster shipping then previously experienced on ebay. I'm sold on Amazon.com for its quality of sellers, and will definately purchase from this seller again without hesitation. Thanks for the great experience.
Purchased July 23, it's now Aug 5th and the thing is dead. No Power. Dunno what the warranty is, am going to try and contact them, but honestly, that amount of time indicates the thing sucks.
Best cost/value I have seen for some time. Your sound is noticably better with this player.
This calculator is just what I need for school I can use it to do all the work for me with out thinking in my head. It even has a way that you can do fractions. I do hate that sometimes the screen has a glare were you can't see the numbers. This thing last a very long time the batteries hadden't ran out on mine's yet.
The inside pockets are made of flimsy clear plastic material. It's going to be only a matter of time before they tear.
Got the package and made the mistake of pulling off the cord track and throwing it away! Should have actually looked at the package I guess. Plug fits close to the wall. Easy access to the on/off switch. I'd purchase again.
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 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.
When the first time I saw a digital camera in my life, it was back in London in 1996 - it was a golden looking Casio with 240 X 320 resolution with almost 2000 usd price tag! :) Considering I was a penniless university student - this camera was something impossible to reach. Finally, after ten years I managed to buy a Casio camera as my second digital cam! When I hold the Exilim EX-Z850, I felt the 10 years of engineering experience in my hand. Although it has not been very well known by most of the people, CASIO (yeah, I know they are more famous with their cheap but solid watches & calculators) was the piooner of the Digital Camera market actually.I think your camera choice must depend on your needs and expectations, not someone's else. Even so, I want to give you an idea about what you get if you would purchase this camera.Before buying Exilim EX-Z850: my expectation was to get a reasonably priced, compact, fast, easy to use (not only for me but the other members of the family) and light camera with a high resolution. I started my research based on these criterias; this is how I end up at Exilim EX-Z850.Some of the positive things about this camera are:1. Very ergonomic (can carry in pocket - depending on the size of your pocket, if it is full or empty, etc. for sure!)2. Extremely easy to use (thanks to Best Shot modes)3. Perfect for beginners, saticfactory for advanced users4. Excellent colors, super video recording (after firmware upgrade)5. Camera responses are fast, the battery is very powerful.6. Manual and Automatic controls, surprisingly well-designed.7. Large and bright LCD screen.8. Solid anti-shake system (but working digitally not optically)9. Reasonable price compare to similar productsAnd the negative ones:1. Not very sharp images (even if at the sharpest settings done)2. Limited optical zoom capability (just x3)3. Small viewfinder.4. Some Digital Noise under low light conditions, but it's manageable.Can you believe if I tell you, you can take the picture of an your old BW picture and Exilim EX-Z850 makes it colorful? Yes I know it sounds crazy but it'is true. There are settings to use it for Video & voice recording as well - these functions are there - not for the sake of having, but for using!You can use MMC and SD cards with it, up to 1GB. However, if you download the firmware - you can use 2 GB SD (not MMC) card. Also, please note that you need a fast read/write speed card to get the maximum efficiency from the camera (min 10 MB/s write speed). It might also be necessary to note that Exilim EX-Z850 can not be used as PC cam.At the end of the day, I bought this camera as it answers most of my expectations. I hope my review can be helpful for the readers to give an idea, what the camera can do and can not do :)PS 1: I uploaded 4 photos taken by Exilim EX-Z850, which can be seen at the top left corner of the product overview page. I specified the settings used to take these pictures.PS 2: EX-Z850 has some noise problems, esp at high ISO setting but it's manageable with some tricks such as low ISO, quick shutter OFF, higher shutter speed etc... Also I heard some rumuors via Internet that some EX-z850 models with serial no above 556XXXXX is fine, below problematic but no chance to confirm this. By the way mine's serial no starts with 276XXXXX.
The slide show for this Opteka Digital frame freezes after just 1 hour of use. I tried both the internal memory and the external SD memory. No difference. Slide show was still freezing. The only option was to power it off and on to start the slide show again, and it will freeze again within the next 1 hour. I had only around 100 photos loaded.I have seen many reviews of this frame freezing up on slide show. So this is not 1 specific frame, but a general defect in the product. The manufacturer should recall this product.Also the frame heats up,unlike the Coby Digital frame which I have. The Coby frame slide show has not frozen up even a single time.I returned the frame back to Amazon and placed an order for Aluratek Digital frame. Please do not buy this product.However the picture quality is excellent.
Logitech makes superior products and the ones that I own have performed well over time, except for this remote. After four years of use, buttons that control DVD playback have failed. It is a physical problem . . . the contacts under the buttons started to lose connection and slowly deteriorated to make the unit useless.This is an expensive remote, and there is no excuse for a product of this type and design, used exclusively in an adult-only household, to fail from its physical design and construction. As with most consumer items, repair will likely cost as much as I paid for the remote, new. The alternative is to discard it into the global Himalayas of electronic device garbage. Totally unacceptable.
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 product for the price. screen is a little fuzzy when you upload pictures but the sounds quality is great!!!!!!
My previous bag was Lowepro slingshot 200 AW, but it was getting too small to carry all my gear and it was getting too heavy for the one shoulder strap. Looking for a step up in the Lowepro series was going to cost me $200 or more, when I came across this Canon bag. It is well designed, fits everything and is very comfortable to wear.My only problem with this bag is that it doesn't have the All Weather cover that my Lowepro does, but I found that you can use the 40L Rain covers that they sell at REI for about $10.
I was skeptical about previous comments on how it crashes windows xp. I have 2 computers running xp with same card and no major issues. Range is slightly better than model without range max.
I purchased these along with the PSW 10 subwoofer to use with a TEAC Reference Series tuner and CD player. I listen almost exclusively to classical music, and what I was looking for was a concert-hall sound. Without the subwoofer, the bass was too cloudy for my taste, especially the lowest notes on piano recordings. Once I added the sub, I am extremely satisfied. The sound is amazingly realistic, precise, rich, and warm. For a combination under $1,000 this is an excellent sound. I wish I had put this together years ago! --If you're using these near a television or computer (which I'm not), opt for the PSW 12 subwoofer that has magnetic shielding the PSW 10 lacks.
Trying a set-top antenna and amplifier, the CBS and PBS stations had poor reception, even though all Kansas City stations are 15-20 miles from my house, and within 25 degrees of each other. I mounted this antenna on the previous owners' DirecTV mast, aiming it toward the center of the cluster of signals I have. Paired with the Winegard AP-8700 U/V Pre Amp, I now have 100% signal on every station. I'll take it!
The speakers came with plenty of info for install. Adequate speaker wire. Installation was a snap. And you cannot beat Bose for sound quality.
ever other wireless router company has free set up service. luckily i had no problem. i believe paying close to 4 dollars per minute for tech service is NUTS!!!I think their customer service should be free!!!
I got this for christmas after many hours of comparison shopping online, i picked out this one because of the price, and features. It has worked like a dream, its easy to move around, the sound kicks [butt], and it picks up good radio signal too. The only minor drawbacks are, when it shuffle's songs, you cant just set it for one disc, and when it changes cd's, its quite loud, other than that, its everything i wanted in a stereo.
I purchased this scanner to digitize my many (over 1000) slides and it does a good job, quality wise. I knew when I purchased the scanner, it could only handle 4 slides at a time and was relatively slow. The scanner lived up to that billing.
I have had mine for quite a while only to have to fight with it in hopes of getting my radio to receive the weak signal. In order to help receive the signal I must put my hand near the left side to keep the worst of the hissing sound away like a poorly tuned radio. If I put my hand on the right side of the P25, as to jump to the next song, it will tend to loose the signal. I tend to avoid taking on the hassle just to listen to my music over the radio. This is one product to avoid even if they gave it away.
Received well in time in very good packing. It works great. After much thought, I am glad I bought a new one.
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.
Don't waste your money on this product. I bought it because it's cheap. However it has trouble decoding most DVDs, quits playing CDs about halfway through, and injects static into music. Spend [amt]more to buy something from a reputable manufacturer; you'll be a lot happier.
...but without the negative environmental impact or overcompensation for some masculine deficiency. Me, I like to drop things so this skin has been perfect. A nice snug fit and a good solid feel. The protective window seems like it would slip right out but surprisingly it hasn't. The only downside to the whole rig is the bulky swivel clip with sharp edges that can dig into your hips if you've got anything softer than six-pack abs. Still, pretty comfortable for the most part. Best part of the swivel clip is the quick release, which is as secure as it is easily accessible. I commute by bike daily and the iPod is an essential element of my cross-town ride; I'd recommend it for you mountain-bikers too. Me and my iPod, takin those ice and gravel spills together, that's love.
If you own an M camera, this lens is for you. I use mine as the "normal" focal length for my M6 TTL .58 (the M4 has the 50mm). The size is great, making it pocketable - an asset when I am shooting stock in NYC. In typical German lens fashion, this baby is really sharp And, also in typical German lens fashion, it has great contrast - clearly evident with Velvia 50 (my only chrome, until they discontinue it.) Mechanically, it's first rate. It's a solid chunk of metal and glass and will probably be a lifetime purchase. Without going too deeply into the future of Leica as a company (too late to the digital party, I'm afraid) if you have a modern M, you could not find a better lens to stick on it. It is a beautiful lens with all the characteristics we buy Leica for. Admittedly, I wince when I look at the price but I smile when I look at the slides on my light box. If you make your living shooting film or are wealthy enough to not worry, try this lens out - it's a winner.FYI: I did a test of the ASPH model against the prior lens and the difference was not visible to my eyes. Using the middle f-stops (f:5.6, f:8) I could not see any difference, even with a good 4X loupe. There may be a difference wide open, but I almost never shoot wide open with this lens so you will have to test for yourself.
Absolutely happy with this item. Small , easy on the eyes to looks and works flawlessly. Can't get a better product for the same price
I purchased the CyberHome 1500 and their player 300 at the same time expecting that I could use the recorder in the family room and the player in the kids' bedroom. The recorder DOES NOT WORK. I have had difficulty playing purchased DVDs, recording DVDs and playing back the couple of DVDs that I was able to record. It turns itself off during recording, it freezes up while playing a recorded or a store bought DVD. CyberHome will not respond to their customer service either on line or via phone. SAVE YOUR MONEY DON'T BUY THIS. Mine is going back today.
Excellent buy. Works as advertized. I would recommend it to anyone who cares for their lives, especially if they live in remote areas.
I use dozens of HDMI TVs commercially for in house signage. Off the powered splitter, the picture from this cable was perfect. Even using it as the source cable from a media player gave only a slightly garbled picture. So if you're having picture issues, it's likely the signal could be better going into the cable.
I bought similar product from ebay and it did not work properly. I had issues like drive disappering from windows disk manager and explorer and putting data in Ultrabay drive was a risk as when I am in front of customer, it would be embarrasing to lose access to important data.After I bought this from amazon, I had 0 issues. The product is rock solid and I did not lose the drive single time after installation.If you are going to buy this item, make sure it is correct part for your laptop. I made absolutely sure it is correct part for my particular laptop model from lenovo.
I was surprised that the kit came with the external GPS receiver. From everything I read, I assumed that the external receiver was sold separately.I knew going into this purchase that I wasn't getting a nice, compact portable GPS that are all in one devices. I didn't mind dealing with extra parts, wires, etc. since I really wanted to use the Palm Tungsten E2 for more than just my excel spreadsheet.It wasn't very clear if the cradle also had a GPS receive integrated in it. Apparently, it does since the unit works without the external receiver. The external one can be used if a stronger signal strength is desired. So far there has been no need for it.Pros:1. Nice little unit... works well. Maps are clear and the points of interest really come in handy when needing to find a restaurant or gast station.2. Cradle and power cord are really all that you need. The external receiver is just a plus.3. Volume is very loud and clear.4. Power cord is for both the GPS receiver and charging the Palm.5. Quick rerouting of courses.6. Much more but I can't recall all the details.Cons:1. It takes the unit about half a minute to pick up the GPS Signal. If you start moving before it obtains the signal, it can take a long time.2. The instructions about installing the maps is unclear in the instruction booklet. It's a separate install from the main application and the instructions hint that you need to install them but provide no steps.3. A bit cumbersome dealing with the car cradle... I use the Palm for other things so I need to constantly take it out and put it back in. The cradle isn't so portable like the popular portable GPS units are these days (but I knew this before buying).My Palm package wasn't clear on the maximum SD Card it supports. I bought a 2GB SD Card and later found out that it doesn't work with the Tungsten E2. I saw other similar reports from others on the web. I had to go with a 1GB SD Card. This is a limitation in the PDA, not the TomTom unit.I would recommend this product to anyone who knows what they are getting into. It's not a portable GPS unit like the ones out in the market. It's great for people who want to use their Palm for more than just taking down schedules and notes.
Bel Rx65 Pro. may be one of the best. Unfortunately in NY state, the area is mountainous and full of ups and downs roadways and not to mention spiral roads. The best detection i get is within 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile, just because the mountains or hills hides the cops or shall i say the State Troopers. But on my travel today, it hasn't failed me, "buyag" (thank you God). Everytime it goes off, it gave me a weak signals of Ka band most of the time but gave the officers right away. You won't see these troopers because of the hills. And luckily everytime i get to see these troopers they already had someone in their hands/trap.NOTE: 1. NY state uses Ka band all of the time and Lasers, with occasional K band.2. Never ignore weak signals. That will be your biggest mistakeSo in conclusion, did the Bel Rx65 Pro. worked? I give it a 5 star in detecting these radars. I give it 4 stars in range.(keep in mind I was driving upstate NY where it's all hills and curves) Do i recommend it? Yes!
I think that it is great and does the job quite nicely, but for one of those other comments up above, you might not be getting a signal from your laptop because you haven't told the laptop to send it out. Some of these newer Hp's and Compaq's make you transfer the video signal from the laptop screen to the out cables by hitting the [FN] key while pressing [F4] or something. Thats something to remember. It isn't just automatic detection, you have to do it yourself. Look closer at the pictures labeled on your keyboard! As far as sound, you are going to have to get some y-audio cables to split from your headphone port.
I bought this remote for my husband for Father's Day. He had been looking for one for a while. He spotted the Harmony 676 and mentioned that he thought it would work like he wanted. I stepped out and bought it for him (I usually don't buy him electronics or gadgets because he is so picky about them). He was so excited to recieve it and when he did the set up he said it was a breeze compared to the old universal remote we have. It really only took him about a half hour. The buttons are easily useable. Even I, who still have trouble after 3 years learning the other, can manuever through all our media using the Harmony 676. I give this a big thumbs up because my hubby is still telling his buddies and myself how much he likes it.
Well it's cheap, it has a high cut-off, and I cant say I am all that impressed with it at all. This is not a coated filter, instead it is just colored glass. While it does filter to the IR range, I would recommend essentially any other brand. It even came with marks on the glass, presumably from uneven dying.
It's like getting the monster cables for two dollars. Who wouldn't buy it? I only gave it 4 stars because my gold tip on the cable was slightly bent and it caused it to crackle a bit when I first plugged it in. No problem, I then ordered another one just in case it broke, and the second one I ordered was perfect.
My kids had several GameCube discs that our 5-year-old 'played' with and scratched them to the point where they were unreadable. I used the Skip Dr on them and they are working like new! I have read that it ruins XBox games, but for GameCube, it is a God-send. Make sure you get the 3&quot; disc adapter for the Cube games since it is not made to handle them right out of the box. I did, but it did mess up the resurfacing wheel. They are fairly inexpensive, though. Next, I'll be trying it on DVDs. That's another couple of hundred it should save me!
This was the best price I found and it worked great. I would recommend it for anyone needing an RJ12 connecter.
For the life of me, I don't understand why this product has gotten so many negative reviews; though, I am guessing it is because people are not fully researching the product to see if their equipment fits, or perhaps they are not purchasing the proper bag to carry and store their detectors. However, I find this bag to be great for carrying and storing my Bounty Hunter TRACKER IV metal detector, along with the headphones and the spare detector coil.It's actually quite roomy and is the perfect length for my detector, and I find the straps inside the bag helpful in securing the detector. I do have to separate the detector into two pieces before storage, but that is not a problem to me. Though it looks thin, the bag is actually padded enough to protect its contents (my metal detector came out without a scratch after a 5+ hour car trip in which we heard it moving around in the trunk from time to time) and it also keeps them protected from the elements. I find it easy to carry as the bag does not tilt to one side, and the extra strap allows you to carry the bag over your shoulder, freeing your hands.I really like the bold white lettering with the bit of blue on the logo; it's stylish, smart, and eye-catching, and shows that you are not up to no good with a long, black canvas bag!
This review was written based on the following configuration:- HP desktop with an Intel Pentium D930 with Win XP Pro and 1GB memory- Using the DVI cable (supplied by Viewsonic) from an EVGA FX5500 AGP 256MB video card.- Running at the best resolution prescribed by the monitor (1280 x 1024).- No monitor or text-enhancing software has been applied.In my opinion, all LCDs should be run using the DVI cable and a good quality video card (about $50 and up.) The VGA cable will run the LCD, but the text MAY be less sharp. Installing/upgrading your video card is as easy as installing your new monitor, and will make your video experience that much better.The monitor is mounted on the wall about 2-feet (.6 m) from me, and I have never had a problem viewing the text on the web or in MSWord while in it's native 1280 x 1024 resolution. (TIP: while using Mozilla's Firefox you can hit CTRL++ to make the web text larger, and CTRL+- to make it smaller. It's quicker and easier than changing the screen resolution each time.)Games work well on the monitor, but then again, the games I use are pretty outdated when compared to other reviewers. If you are a desktop publisher or avid Internet browser you will find that a good video card can help you obtain the correct color and make fine adjustments on your monitor. Don't get me wrong: the monitor straight out of the box has a beautiful picture, but if you are as fussy about color as I am you will probably find yourself adjusting the color. I found it could use a bit more vibrance and contrast. Remember: this monitor is made to be paired with a good video card that can perform the color correction and provide the proper resoltuion. The monitor itself ONLY provides buttons for brightness and contrast.The printed "Quick Start Guide" is only 3 pages long. Though it is easy to follow and only takes 4 steps it has you rely on the "User Guide" that is installed on the disc that comes with the monitor. This is only a small annoyance to me since I prefer the printed text over flipping through an electronic book. Oh, and the Quick Start Guide comes in 17 languages! I think Sanskrit is the only language left out.My monitor arrived with NO DEAD PIXES. Though dead pixes have become an inherent gamble with LCDs I do not feel that Viewsonic's products are any more or less susceptible to the dead pixel nightmare. I have to admit, I was quite nervous about receiving one with dead pixels, but am now very pleased with my many months of shopping around for the monitor with the least amount of complaints.The speakers, however, are useless for anything other than the dings and dongs of Windows. Music/movies shouldn't even be attempted on these 1-inch 1 watt speakers.I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this monitor for it's size, color, crispness of text, ability to be wall-mountable and price.
I am sorry I spent my money on this product. It does work as an auto transmitter and works OK as that. What I really wanted was something that charged my iPod as well but this item doesn't do it, even though it is advertised as such. When it is plugged in to my car and iPod it gives a message on the iPod screen that it doesn't function as a charger. Could have spent a little more somewhere else and gotten what I wanted.
the Canon 200DG is an excellent bag to keep your photo equipment safe, its materials and construction are great. The bag provides a lot of space to keep some things, mine contains:- Canon EOS XS(1000D)- Canon EF-S 18-55mm (with hood)- Canon EF 50mm f1.8 (with hood)- Canon EF-S 55-250mm (with hood)- Canon Powershot SX20 IS- Tripod- Memory cards, filters, cleaning kit.And still has some empty space...This bag is so big for some situations, so I recommend you to purchase an smaller one. Anyway, for the price, quality and space it's simply great!!!
It's everything I hoped it would be when I bought it. I had a bad experience with a Linksys router years ago but this one has been absolutely perfect.
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.
I would rate this group of products at four and a half stars if that were allowed and an easy five stars except for a problem with a small subset of the label tape products discussed below.I need labels of various sizes and colors for three primary applications, two of which require them to be waterproof and one for which they must be both waterproof and untouched by sunlight for many years. The last application is making permenent labels for use in the garden and orchid greenhouse. I have tried a wide range of things from embossed zinc, stainless steel and copper (all very expensive, slow and difficult to make and only of limited legibility after a year or two) to special purpose pencils "guaranteed" not to fade in the sun nor to wash off in rain, to adhesive paper labels laminated (or sometimes dipped in liquids) to metal label holders with a variety of epoxy and/or polyurethane materials. Other than the first group of metal tags and laminated tags, they all either promptly faded in the sun (everything except pencils), or washed off in the rain and heat (pencils) when used outside, or became illegible when touched with the hands through smudging. The laminated and dipped tags on metal looked great after a year. Then the sunlight caused the plastic to fog and crack. Eventually the plastic and labels would fall off. However, before this, usually after a couple of years, the fogging of the plastic coating rendered the label impossible to read.I looked all over for something that would work. When visiting the Chelsea Garden Show in London, several years ago, we ran into several British gardeners who swore about Brother labelers for use in gardens, they claimed they were almost eternal under those conditions, if affixed to the right backing (metal, something permanent) and they never faded. My wife purchased a hend held model. When we got home, we forgot we ahd it and never used it. I later noted and commented on the beautiful labels in the garden of some friends who were semi-professional growers of exotic irises. The wife of the couple said that she had used a rather large Brother lable printer since they started the gardens, many years ago, and some of the labels were original.I immediately ordered a Brother printer that I could hook up to my computer from Amazon.com, and a bunch of different tapes. I made several thousand labels, some with computer graphics on then along with names for quick identification. They have lasted perfectly now for three years, with no evidence they are not new. I recently found the unused hand help unit from England, and will probably use it someday for impromptu labels, but decided this year to buy a new, slightly large one that can handle label tapes from 1/4" to 1", since my eyes are not what they used to be. I use it in the garage, basement, gardens and greenhouse, tool boxes and chests, boat, etc. with almost all the labels typed into one computer or another and printed by plugging the printer into a USB port. I find that a notebook or smaller computer that can be operated on its batteries to be convenient since I can carry it to where the labels are needed and make them on the spot, since the printer can operate off batteries as well as wall power.The only thing more that I wanted, other than different color letters and backing (which are available) was a tape that would work in extremely adverse conditions and stick to poor surfaces and never let go. They produce a high strength industrial tape with these claimed properties, and I have found that once it is stuck, it stays that way, and you cannot remove it except with a blowtorch or a sharp object like a knife or chisel. The one negative thing I have to say about this specific tape, which does all the things they claim, is that it is very hard to quickly remove the peel-off backing so that it can be attached to whatever you are labeling. This makes me not want to use it, since the regular tape is very easy to use. They need to find some teflon-like backing that sticks to their high strength labeling tapes about the way the backing does to their regular labeling tape. I guess that I want it all, but this type of label is the best product of its kind I have ever tried.
I have used this case over ten times so far. It woks so good.
I own this camera/camcorder, and the first thing you notice is that it is absolutely gorgeous. It's color is two-toned and it is a well-made quality product from Canon. It's very small in size and takes the place of both a camera and camcorder, which makes it convenient to travel with.It uses mini DVD's for videoing and a mini SD card for photos. Once you get the hang of it, it is easy to use and easy to switch back and forth between camera and camcorder.My videos and photos come out crisp, clear and in true-life colors. I can very easily transfer my videos and photos to regular DVD's using my Sony DVD recorder or a computer DVDRW drive.My only complaint and the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5, is the battery's charge is not long enough which requires you to always keep a spare on hand. You can charge the battery in the device, but I bought a spare charger to charge without using the camera.I have never had a problem with this camera/camcorder.
I purchased these speakers December 2007 to give to my son for Christmas, to go with his new iPod. We have other JBL speakers, which are incredible, so that's why I decided to go with these. My son and I just set up his speakers yesterday, and they do sound quite good (this is in a somewhat small bedroom. He thinks they are very "cool" looking, and the touch volume controls, and funky but handy bass and treble controls add to the "cool" factor. I do have one complaint, though, and that is that the on/off button is on the back, so I find that inconvenient to get to. We had to angle the big thing (can't think of the name!) so that it would be easier to reach the button. He doesn't mind, and they're his, so he's happy. All in all, a great product for $41!
I bought this for listening in another room while exercising and they work superbly. They're comfortable, have good reception and the quality of sound is excellent. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat if necessary.
This laptop is a lightweight powerhouse. I am delighted with it. I love the keyboard, its probably the best laptop keyboard I have ever used, my bluetooth mouse pairs instantly and seamlessly. The battery life is adequate. One of my criteria for a laptop was having a graphics card with dedicated memory, and this one goes a step further - having a setting to save battery life by using system memory or switching to the graphic card memory. Things that aren't so hot - the annoying amount of junk trial software that comes installed on it, no OS media at all, and no printed user manual. I often wonder how I am supposed to access the help manual installed on the laptop if I can't power it up, but I guess I will cross that road when I come to it.
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
Why would you buy this item in the store if it already comes in the value pack? That does not make common sense. This card holds up to 8 songs and 4 games. That's it? The 512mb will go down to $70 by Christmas and the 1gb will go down to $100. If you have a PSP and are a music, game, video, and photo lover, put a memory stick on your list to santa.
First, the good news: the Rio Cali has some excellent advantages over the other mp3 players I looked at. First, it's the only one rugged enough for sports (I take mine snowboarding and jogging), the yellow and black design intentionally recalling the old Sony Sportsman, I think. The arm band and belt clip give you a number of options for carrying it, and both work fine. Also, it's tiny and light and slips easily into your pocket.The player is extremely easy to use with loads of great features. The simple joy stick; the language options; a fully adjustable graphic equalizer (a must for me); date, time, and radio options for Europe, Japan, and the US (I travel to all 3 a lot). The radio is a big selling point, with 8 presets. One surprise feature I love is an "adjustable" key guard lock: you can lock the power button and joystick, but keep the volume free for adjusting. This is just great! Add to that that the volume up/down buttons are different sizes and shape with a raised "plus" sign on the volume up, so you can feel which is which in your pocket. A lot of good thought went into the design.The screen is big and easy to see with lots of nice information, and there're plenty of options for timing its illumination, and also a power-save auto-off feature.The biggest selling point is its expandability: you can slip up to a 512K SD memory card in there to make room for a couple hundred more songs. Never mind that the card will cost more than the player.The software it comes with is well organized, intuitive, and easy to use, or you can use Windows Media Player, take your pick.Now the bad news: first, file organization is a little poor. A folder system would be nice. Instead, you get play lists (which, if you add a whole album to, the songs get alphabetized and thus out of order) or bookmarks. Bookmarks would be great, except you can't name them. You have to remember what was bookmark 1, 2, etc. Perhaps they can fix this with a firmware update (which is updatable from their website).Lastly, and most importantly is the sound: there was a lot of "operational noise" when a song was playing - this had nothing to do with the quality of the sound file, but came from the player. The sound was also a bit flat and tinny - very disappointing. I took it back to the store and exchanged it for a new one, but had the same problem as the first. The other features made it nice enough for me to keep, but especially on quiet songs, I was annoyed. Then I tried some higher quality headphones to check if that was the problem, and indeed it was - with better headphones, the sound was crystal clear, the tones rich, and the equalizer even more effective without any tinniness.SO. For the price it can't be beat, especially if you're using it for sports as it was intended, or for travel. But to get it up to snuff with the more expensive players out there, you're going to have to invest in better headphones for sure (good quality, say 50 bucks minimum) if you want to appreciate digital clarity in all its glory, and the SD card (another 150 for 512K) if you're lazy about swapping out songs. With the upgrade, I'm completely satisfied aside from the bookmarks/folder issue, which could conceivably be solved with software in the future. Still a delight to use straight out of the box if the little whine in the background on quiet songs doesn't bother you too much. Recommended.PS It's been 4 months since I bought it, and I was wrong about the sound with new head phones: that back ground buzz is STILL there. Why has no one else complained about this? The sound was there on BOTH players I bought. You can really hear it when you play an MP3 with the volume all the way down. The buzzing is LOUD. So, I take it all back. The features are great, but in the end, it's the sound that counts.
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.
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation)This iPod is great if you have a library with lots of videos, as well as music, if you don't have lots of content in your library, then this isn't the product for you.
I have used four Creative mp3 and the Zune players, now I am very happywith my new ipod. This is my first ipod but it is definitely much betterthan other brands.
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.
This product has worked flawlessly for me for 3 years (I can't say the same for the phone lines!). I use two computers--a Mac and a PC--communicating with it wirelessly. I run an ethernet wire from the port to to a network-ready printer and have wireless access to the printer from both computers. However, there are some additional features allowing more connection options that some might wish to be part of this modem-router.
This is a great DVD Player. For those of you who like me have young kids and didn't get the DVD package when buying your mini van, this is a great alternative. I also purchaced the Mo Go holder and when assembled correctly it provides a sturdy holder for this player between the two front headrest. The player also comes with media card slots to veiw slide shows of pictures from your digital camera. We just went away on vacation and held out as long as we could 3 hours in the car, and then put up the DVD player. There was total silence from the kids in back car seats................Priceless!!!
I am a Systems Analyst and PC troubleshooter by profession. This Belkin cable failed repeated tests to read and write data successfully to my new LG external DVD writer. After ruling out other factors (media, USB port), the simple fact is: it could not create DVD backup disks (every attempt failed; several "coasters" were created) - and once I effortlessly created two DVD backups successfully using another cable, the Belkin cable could not even verify the successful disks (in read-only mode). Sorry. Returning for refund.
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.
Had this camera for 1 month, LOVE IT!Pros:- HUGE SCREEN!! Talk about being the center of attention when you whip this camera out. Definitely want to get some sort of a protective slip for it.- Great picture quality. What do you expect from SONY? Only the best.- Internal Memory. 2GB - memory stick? No neccessary with this. Internal hard drive rocks.- Sleek design. Doesn't look cheap, luxurious feel.- Video recording. Again...just like the pictures, it rocks.CONS- Weight. A tad bit on the heavy side, but the HUGE screen makes you forget about it quickly!- Close/Open slide. Not neccessarily a con, but it just takes a little getting used to.- Size. Not the biggest of cameras but definitely not the slimmist. Again, not a huge downside considering the huge screen but short time you get used to it!For more info, I would suggest going to [...] and seeing the video on this product! You won't be dissapointed with the camera
tried installing the wire to my battery terminal and the piece to connect to it was to small to fit on the terminal so i had to buy more connectors
Just about the same as the DB2, I bought both. Works great at almost half the price of DB2. I'm about 14 miles with direct line of sight to the HD TV transmitters in my area.
I HAVE READ MANY OF THE REVIEWS AND DECIDED TO BUY THIS ALARM ANYWAY. I AM GLAD I DID. THE ALARM IS NOT COMPLICATED TO SET UP. PRETTY SIMPLE REALLY AS LONG AS YOU ACCEPT THE FACT YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOU AND READ ATLEAST TWO PAGES. THATS ALL I HAD TO READ. PLUS I DID NOT GET IN A BIG HURRY OR RUSH. SLOWY I MESSED WITH THE SYSTEM AND COMPLETLY INSTALLED IT IN ABOUT 1.5 HRS.I AM CONFIDENT OFFICERS WILL GET TO MY RESIDENCE FASTER WITH THIS ALARM THAN ANY ADT ONE. THE SYSTEM IS FAST ON DIALING NUMBERS AND CALLING STARTING WITH NUMBER 1 THEN SO ONE TO THE FINAL NUMBER. (BESURE TO INCLUDE 911 ALSO) THE MACHINE ALSO HAS A PRERECORDED MESSAGE UP TO 9 SEC LONG. THAT IS APLENTY OF TIME TO SAY RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM + HOUSE NUMBER +STREET/ROAD NAME + AND CITY. HONESTLY IF YOU SET 911 AS A CALL NUMBER YOU DONT HAVE TO SPEND THE TIME SAYING YOUR ADDRESS. IT AUTOMATICALY POPS UP WITH THE NEW DAYS E911 THAT ALL STATES SHOULD BE ON BOARD WITH.IF I WERE A DOOR TO DOOR SALES MAN, I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THE SELLING POINT FOR THIS ALAR THAT SHOWS QUALITY IS THE KEY CHAIN REMOTES....O WOW THEY ARE SO SOLID AND BUILT WITYH METAL AND HARD POLYMER PLASTIC. THESE ARE NICER THAN ANY OTHER ALARM REMOTE I HAVE EVER SEEN. SMALLER, HEAVER, MUCH BETTER IN QUALITY. AND MINE WORKS WITH THE SYSTEM ATLEAST 100 FT AWAY FROM UNIT THRU WALLS AND FROM OUTSIDE. WHEN YOU PRESS THE ARM / DISARM BUTTON ON RC YOU HAVE TO HOLD IT A SEC UNTIL BLUE LIGHT FLASHES ON REMOTE. KINDA HAVE TO PRESS THE BUTTON NOT CLICK IT, IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY.OVER ALL THIS ALARM IS QUALITY AND I AM HAPPY WITH MY DECISION AND WILL REFER IT TO OTHERS WHEN THE TIME COMES. GREAT AD ONS TOO.THE PICTURE IS OLD....NO ANTENNAS
The earpiece and mike are good if the connection would stay in the radio. I am using this with my MR350. Not sure if it is because the connector on the headset is so large or the rubber cover on the radio, but the connection continuoulsy pops out of the radio at the slightest touch, leaving the mike open and no one able to communicate with you. Not sure if this is just with these radios but I would not recommend this set with the MR350's
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!
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.
I bought this unit from QVC about six months ago. I have really never been able to set this up. I have a tv with all the connections but have no idea how to set this up. I have tried many different ways & when I do either one part of the setup works or none of it works. When I put it to DVD Live/TV the picture is all snowy. Anybody have any ideas on how to give me easy directions on what the correct way to set this up is. I also bought Monster cables for the Component setup & that doesn't seem to work either. When QVC had this on they said it was an easy setup. I will never buy another Cyberhome product again. JUNK, JUNK, JUNK!
The other day I hiked in the Rockies with one of the radios being in my backpack and the other, back at home, in Longmont, co. While hiking on near Longs Peak summit, I called home - to my surprise I heard my wife, and we chatted for a while. I checked my position on Google earth and the distance beteen us was a little over ..29 Miles. Whats even more surprising is the fact that she was in the basement of the house ( basement is totally underground ) when I called.29 miles folks. thats is one insane power. If not the silly camo look I would totally keep it. I think I will return this one and get the one in black color and waterproof.recommended.
Although the purchase and delivery process went smoothly, the product didn't work on either of my two Macs, or on a friend's PC. Among other things, the pins on the computer end of the power supply bent like feathers. But even absent that, the drive simply wouldn't load. I contacted Iomega (a hassle), and was authorized to return it, but was warned to return only those parts that needed fixing, as nothing else would be sent back. By the time the replacement came, I had mislaid the CD with the drivers on it. Now I have to go back to Iomega (only specified hours; only on weekdays) and try to get a replacement CD. The drive is also large and loud. All in all, I'm sorry I ever ordered it.
If all conditions are optimal, this unit seems to work OK. By &quot;all conditions&quot; I really mean that:1) no stations in the area near the limited frequency range (88.1-88.7)2) the batteries are fresh, new and full3) your FM radio has a good (but not too good) antennaIf using in a car, use a casette adapter instead. If using in a house, I recommend finding a unit that is optionally AC powered, as this will give you only a couple of hours life...
This product dislodges from your ear with the slightest movement, forget walking, jogging or running with them. They require constant adjustment...very annoying to wear. They will become the newest addition to my electronic junkbox.I would recommend Sony MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones, these are lightweight and stay put.
I have used this backpack for several months now and have enjoyed it's back-saving rolling feature. But, have some gripes on the bags design. First it is heavy for it's size and amount of space inside. I usually carry a Nikon D300 or D700 with attached zoom and several pro lenses with a SB600 or 800 flash. Added to the bags inherent weight, it is heavier than the backpack harness can comfortably accommodate. If you expect to use this bag for the back country, I would think again. For travel photography where you can roll the bag most of the time, then it would suit most people.The tripod straps are way too flimsy for even a medium size tripod. And another gripe is the large front pocket is hard to reach into and way too shallow for much of anything; except an ipod or filter. You would not be able to put in a jacket or sweater, let alone your lunch.The rolling feature has some drawbacks also. If one wheel hits a bump or ridge, the bag will flip to one side quite easily. And at the very least will start wobbling from side to side. The handle works well but is too short for a taller person.This bag is not made for every situation, and the maker does not claim that, but for a user who has a lighter outfit and only wants to use for city use, then it is a GOOD bag for the price.
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 !!
The Sony DSC-S70 Cyber-Shot is a great camera to own if picture quality is your main consideration. Like all new electronic products, it takes awhile to learn all the ins and outs, but once you do, you'll be pleased with all the things this camera can do. The quality of the photos is great. With the USB connection, you can print directly from the camera if you want. I was pleased with the light, contrast, level of detail, etc. when I printed. The 8Mg memory stick doesn't hold much -- only 5 pictures at the 2048 x 1536 resolution. That's the main drawback. I bought the accessory[kit] which includes a carrying case, spare battery, and another 8Mg memory stick. I like that they include the AC adapter with the camera. I'm still learning and experimenting, since I've only had the camera a week. The menus are easy to navigate. Oh, by the way, it has a 6x digital zoom, not 2x. That's so prominent on the packaging, I'm surprised the product specs and other reviewers misstated it.
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!
Excellent all in one fax-scan-printer-copier. I share the unit between two macs, and had some initial difficulties setting up the wireless printing function. Otherwise, the printing is good, the fax is excellent, copier and scanner good. Really cleared a lot of space in the home office with the all-in-one printer. No regrets!
Having used this for the past 2 months, I believe it will serve the intended purpose. The plastic sleeves are a bit tight, but that keeps the discs from sliding out. You are able to get 2 discs into one sleeve if needed.Only real complant has already been described in other reviews: the zipper is sometimes difficult to use when closing the case. I suspect it's due to when the case is fully opened 180 degrees, there is a lot of "slack" which needs to be pulled forward when zipping closed. A better design could have prevented this. Still, for the price, it does the job.
Not perfect -- nothing is when it comes to sound reproduction. But this compact system is wonderful as a bedroom or travel system. It's especially good with vocal/choral and classical music.
Just got the new Crutial RAM card (1 Gig)added 10/27/09 and it is working great so far.My laptop much faster now. Was so easy to install.
I searched a long time before buying this MP3 player. I considered Olympus MR-100 (very hard to resist), Creative labs Zen micro for mid-sized and Sony NW-HD5 and Cowon X5 for large-sized player. Since I only have 5 GB of music collection, I decided to go for mid-sized. I own a Cowon iaudio 5 512 MB, and a Frontier Labs 1 GB. They are both good. The iaudio 5 has FM radio, voice recoder, line-in recorder and better Chinese support. I really like it, but I want bigger capacity, plus, I can't (or don't know) search songs. That's very annoying. The Frontier labs is very slow in starting up.Back to Rio Carbon 5 GB, I only got it yesterday, and I drag-n-drop most of my albums from my music, I am enjoying all my favorite songs right away. I saw the picture of Rio Carbon and I thought who would buy a ugly thing like that? But the real thing is really pretty and stylish, 10 times better looking then the picture. It felt good too in my hand. It's very easy to use. I never look at the manual as usual, I was able to set up everything I need. Unlike iaudio, you need to learn how to use it. It can display about 80% of my Chinese songs characters. So I am quite happy about that. I am very happy with my purchase, very satified so far.
I deliberated about repairing 23-year-old Realistic tuner/Amp that looked and performed very much the same as the Sherwood. I was looking for something to play my LP's and this does a nice job. Also cleanly picks up my favorite radio stations.It's a bare-bones unit, but a good value for the price.
I purchased this case to use with a 1TB Toshiba portable hard drive. Overall the case is well made and well designed if you want to carry two portable drives. I currently have both the Toshiba drive and a Western Digital Passport in the case. I guess in the long run it saves me from buying another case but it really is too big for most portable drives (my lacie rugged drive does not fit).
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.
I have an older laser printer (NEC Superscript 870) which has been bulletproof for many years, but it only has a parallel port. I had connected to it prior via another parallel port print server device (D-Link DP-301P+), but it was behaving erratically in recent months. I don't normally buy TrendNet products but wanted to give this unit a try since the price was comparable and the other reviews seemed positive. It installs very much the same as the D-Link, and one needs to create a TCP/IP port on their Win machine in the same way. It has worked flawlessly for the few weeks I've had it. It does take some minor geekness to get it fully up and running, but if you follow the directions carefully you should be good to go. I am now again printing to my undying laser printer over my house network with both Windows and Apple machines.
Works perfectly, even with the iPod 5 gen. The package says it is incompatible but that's only if you use the included clip. I only gave it 4 stars because of the very cheap plastic that was used in the construction. If not careful, it will break when removing the battery cover. Use rechargeable AA batteries for the longest use. I am very pleased.
I was given this headset as a gift and I was really excited. I connected it to my computer immediately, and used it to listen to MP3s while doing other stuff around the house or even washing the car outside (I am only on the 1st floor however). I also used it for listening to TV and watching DVDs without disturbing the rest of the family.The sound quality was great when the headphone had an unobstracted (direct) line of sight with the transmitter, but I got some static while moving around behind walls etc. Overall, I am very satisfied with both the quality of the sound and the reception distance.On the other hand, I am not particularly satisfied with the overall manufacturing quality, namely the plastics used and the feel on my ears. I prefer the leather-like headphones because they are easier to clean after use. Wearing the headphones was also a bit ackward at first, as they pressed a little too hard against my head (got used to it in the process however).One word of caution however. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IN GREECE. It broke down and then hell broke loose. There is no Sennheiser in this country and the service center of the seller (Nakas) is located hours away from me. Since I am in the capital rather than a rural area, I dread to think what would have happened to a guy from a small town in a similar case. Also, Avitech (another service center I was referred to), received my money beforehand only to inform me the device can't be fixed. I had to through it away and go for a Sony instead.
Love this tool. It cleaned up my files and makes it easy to reference cards and find numbers as I need them.
I looked everywhere on the internet for this thing. Most vendors who claimed to have it didn't actually have it in stock. And those who did have it were charging an arm and a leg for it.These guys not only had the exact product I needed, but they had dozens of them in stock, AND at a great price! Shipping was fast and everything works great. Thanks for saving my sanity!
This is the third CardScan device that I have owned. The last a few years ago. Got sick of looking at the piles of business cards in my desk drawers. Decided to pick up this super compact baby. Installed with out a hitch, and started scanning.The stacks of cards are disapearing and I've got a accessable database with great data.Showed an associate and he was amazed at how well the Card Scan software works.
I have one gave it to a friend to use to make apple sauce he said he got 4 extra quart of apple sauce than the way he use to do it and in half the time he is going to be getting one we bought a second one because we do alot of speg. sauce and apple sauce and the whole family chips in and we get it done no waste at all easy to use. apples you do not need to seed them it is great. I never give great reviews but this is the one time I will.
I am on my second copy of this lens. Both lenses accumulated significant dust underneath the front element within one week of owning this lens. It has a very poor feeling zoom operation. It's impossible to zoom slowly and evenly while shooting video. I love how sharp this lens is, even at 2.8, but it's inexcusable that Canon chose to not fix the problems surrounding the poor build quality for such an expensive lens. I plan on keeping this lens, because it's the best lens for a crop sensor. It pairs very well with my 60d. It's off to Canon for a cleaning after one week of owning. I plan on putting a UV filter from now on when it gets back from Canon. Last thing, its absurd that I have to spend another $50 on a lens hood because Canon won't send one with the lens. For $1,100, it should come with a lens hood. Think twice before purchasing this lens.
Got this to improve portable viewing versus my handheld set. My handheld set gets 3 channels, so I was SUPER HAPPY to get 14 channels with this TV. It's a little too big to carry around, but it was money well spent and I discovered channels I never knew we had in my area! Works great!
I bought this camera the day we were leaving for vacation. Of the three camera's brought on this trip, everyone who's looked at our pictures is amazed at how much better the quality is from the Canon Rebel. If you're not getting beautiful pictures from this camera, then you're doing something wrong. Having taken a photography class before, I love the flexability I have with all the different settings, while at the same time, any amature can take beautiful photos with the automatic settings. My only complaint is the auto focus. It's a little slow (especially compared to strictly automatic cameras) and when having someone else take a picture for you, you have to explain to them to hold the button half-way down until it beeps or your picture will be out of focus. Although I am so attached to this camera, it doesn't happen often! I love taking photos with it so much, our photo album looks like my family went on vacation without me! Regardless, it's light weight, easy to use, and produces the best quality photographs of any camera I've seen. If you enjoy photography, whether expert or amature, you will love this camera.
We've had our 2430DL for a couple weeks only. Up to this point it has met our expectations. The graphics come out very nice and photos do too. We mainly use ours for graphics and letter head, which it works perfect for. It does take a little bit to warm up and is somewhat noisy so that is why I gave it a four. Overall we are very happy with it.
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.
The only down side is that I now can overload my case with junk. I bought it to carry water jug and a light lunch. There is enough room to put a gore suit also.
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.
It makes taking timed exposures and your own portraits extremely nice. Rock on Nikon!
whenever I need DVD+R or CD+R, I consider maxell brand first. The quality is definitely there. I believe it is worth to spend few more dollars for a better brand. No regrets with all of my purchases on Maxell!
Product made a continuous loud noise when plugged into wall. After various checks and attempts including "charging" for over a week, car battery still dead. Since we did not give up on it until after 30 days, we tossed it in garbage rather than attempting to return product with restocking charge and shipping costs.
Love my new shower radio!! It's got good volume and excellent reception. I would highly recommend this product and would buy more for the other shower, outside by the pool, etc.
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 Memory worked flawlessly for my older CPU, I had no problem with install and has continued to perform without any issues. Would recommend for anyone to buy from this seller...
Download their latest software and drivers from their website and expect no troubles; smooth sailing with Trendnet. The software works well across multiple accounts on the same PC.If you use their software, then make sure that Window's Wireless configuration software is disabled! See Wireless Networks:Advanced Properties:Wireless network tab and uncheck the appropriate box.One interesting issue with the software though is that the software indicates a good signal (as expected) and 36 Mbps, while Windows indicates a weak signal and 36 Mbps. I think that Windows needs to work on its wireless monitoring services (as well as its wireless configuration services, which is why I chose to use Trendnet's software).
Installed this in an older Dell that was given to my son by someone, it has Windows ME on it, the drivers installed easily and fast with enclosed disk. This computer was being used on dialup believe it or not before he got it and so it didn't even have USB ports or a Ethernet card besides. He's able to get around on the web with it and serves his purpose of having USB ports and internet now. And the price was right for the card also because he's on a very tight budget.
Adjustable spaces inside the pack hold all your camera stuff and it's easy to tote around. Great if you have any notion of expanding your lens count someday or just want to pack other things for the day.
Excellent mp3 player, one of the few to have mp3 player, FM tuner, expandable and backed by a reputable company. I purchased this over the SDIO because I read bad reviews on the SDIO as far as customer service and conscruction. iRiver, another mp3 player I was considering, is not expandable. This is a reasonable priced mp3 player that is perfect for someone with an active lifestyle. The FM tuner isn't as good as it should be though, I get static on it sometimes. The color selection could be better as well.Read my in depth review at: http://www.epinions.com/content_129760464516
The wireless adapter was easy to install. Within a short time I was hooked up to Tivo.
This is a good buy for the price. Simple and does the job. But the plastic construction is looking cheap. The delete key makes a slight rattling feel/noise because of it's larger size. Other than that this is good working product. The convenience keys are a plus. They refer to commonly used operations such as opening email / browser, back button, close button etc.. No fancy buttons or options.. light weight and slim. So far happy with it. If you are looking for a simple and budget wireless combo this is a good product to consider.
This is a great printer, which is probably why Canon stopped making it. There are no special print cartridges needed to print photos. I used photo paper and the regular cartridges and made great photos. This was the mistake of Canon, they made an inexpensive printer that would print photos cheaply and realized they were going to lose a bunch of money not selling photo cartridges. Hopefully they will make another printer like this. The printing is very fast, almost as fast as my laser, quiet, and of exceptional quality. If you can find it buy it, you won't regret it.
Great Price and Unit functions well. My kids have eaten adapters up including the HP's original equipment. At this price, I can keep an extra on hand.Thanks
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 wouldn't know if it's worth buying a more expensive cable cause I can't tell any difference.All I know is this cable delivers a superb full 1080p pic to my new LED tv and it looks amazing. Not one complaint here... and for less than $3 I have bought 3 of these for all my HDMI needs
I wonder how many music lovers like me are there. I replaced an old CD player with a DVD player. The DVD player never consistently played purchased or burned CDs without mistracking. This changer hasn't skipped once on any of my discs, and I swear the sound is better than my DVD player. Plus, the changer lets me line up discs so I don't have to change for at least a couple of days at a time. My one complaint: the R1 cable is not long enough, since the changer's input is on the right rear but my receiver's is on the left rear.
Click on the link below for a full in-dept review by me. I've had this up before any of the major review sites. It's been up since November 2003, right about the same time it was officially released in the U.S.http://alumni.imsa.edu/~agent006/173P/index.htmBy the way, apparently there is actually a way to switch input modes via hardware. Just put your finger on the power button and hold it there for a few seconds. The output changes automatically.
this is one of the worst products I've ever encountered. Out put ports don't put out, functions do not begin with the push of a button... they seem to get around to it eventually. The interface is complicated and the manual (of course) is gibberish.Nothing "sharp" about it.
So I'll be the odd man out here: I didn't purchase this tv through Amazon. I heard too many horror stories about how the shipping was a hassle with delivery time windows. Most worrisome, though, were the bad stories about the warranty on the tvs. You're basically putting your tv's life in the hands of the mfg's. I didn't want that so i bought mine from BestBuy and got their warranty which works great since I live right down the road and a 4 yr contract was only a few hundred dollars. So, the tv itself rocks! It's not the latest model (at the time I wrote this) but it much more elegant looking than the shiny plastic new model right now. Picture's great, cost is amazing (mine with 2 HDMI cables, warranty, high powered surge protector AND upconverting DVD player was only $2500 from BestBuy). So, regardless of where you get this tv, it's definitely a great buy. Kudos Samsung!
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.
The card is great, works fine, and the bundled software is very good for this price... however, the current item for sale from amazon includes the OLDER version of Video Studio (4.0), which has some very key features missing vs. the current VS 5.0 (seamless &gt;4G capturing, scene detection, etc.) I do not know of an upgrade path to 5.0 besides paying almost half the price of this package, to ULead.I would give this 5 stars, if the release was current to what ADS Tech is shipping now.MediaStudio Pro 6.0 is still current, but is older than VS 5.0 (even the full Pro, not SE version is missing some features vs Video Studio 5.0)If you need the new features of VS 5.0, like I did, check carefully about which version comes bundled.Otherwise, this card and the software bundle is great- if you want more software, eg a full version of Media Studio (6.0), and you need a 3D animation program, check out the ADS Pyro ProDV bundle, it includes Hash' Animation Master, and lots of others (spicemaster lite, borisFX, Cool3D, etc.) for an excellent price.If you don't need the extra software pieces, this 1394DV bundle is still great (esp. if you get VS5.0 though.)I have a PIII-800, windowsME, 256MB ram, and 40gb hd. Get LOTS of hd!!!
Like many of the other reviewers, I have read countless reviews about Digital Cameras before I made my choice. While many reviews preferred the Nikon CoolPix 990 or Olympus 3030Z better, I chose this one for several reasons. First off, the image quality is phenominal thanks to the Zeiss lens. Secondly, this camera is around ($)cheaper than both of the others with comparable features. Finally, you'll need to spend a lot less on accessories with this one as compared to the other two. This camera comes with a built in battery charger and an AC-Adapter. Those two things would run you about ($) with the other cameras. Also, the memory sticks aren't as hard to find as everyone makes them out to be and they are in fact cheaper than SmartMedia or CompactFlash cards of equivalent sizes. Throw that in with the fact that this camera bears the Sony name, and does a much better job of reducing the red-eye phenominon (which really really plagues the other two cameras I mentioned) during portraits, and you have the best value available in this price range, period.
Microsoft shipped this product with inadequately tested software. I have bought a few. The software is improving, but it still requires a large download of a software update pack to get it current. Figure on a 20-30 installation and update process, which doesn't include your Video Messaging software (Windows Live Messenger expected by Microsoft).
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 Nokia 6126 takes a microSD card, not a miniSD card.
Come on Sansa, you can open up and give us a little more information on how to run this thing. I was using Windows Media Player 10 to rip and sync to this player and all I got were "Unknown" albums and tracks and at first I got a prompt that informed me I had to purchase "Rights" to play music on this devise. This prompt finally stopped for unknown reasons after multiple trys, however even when I manually typed in track names (again using WMP 10) they reverted to "Track 1, Track 2, Track 3", etc. Not very intuitive. I figured I'd give their "Rhapsody" software a try but it's not a program, per se. Turns out the included mini-disk is nothing more than a link to a website where you download the program... OK, fine. Tried downloading it three times, each time download hung at 99%.I've had two previous media players, one an RCA Lyra, the other a newer iRiver H10 (gift to the wife), so I think I know a thing or two about how software should run. These two are truly "Drag 'N Drop" in that you can label the files/folders in Windows Explore to whatever you want and they actually show up that way in these player's menus... Not so with the Sansa e140. Easy? Intuitive? Drag 'N Drop? Not for my money.
I'll buy it on a dare - and keep it if it works.
It's cheap and it works. Good for color coding cables. Beats climbing under or over searching for the correct cable.
This is my second set of Koss Headphones. As always, super sound that's like no other. I find the bass slightly prominent, but not obstructive. Highly recommended especially because they fold up into a small pouch. I would have preferred a better pouch because it is a little messy getting the headphones in and out.
Fantastic value. $75 delivered to my door. Can't beat it. (Stores in my area sell them at a firm $100.) Sound is remarkable. Don't believe any reviews that say the controls are hard to use. They couldn't be easier. Subwoofer magnetically sealed, so it can sit right on the desk next to monitor.
I was pleased with the size of the system, but the speakers could be a little bit better (the sound was slightly tinny). i substituted a better quality pair of aiwa speakers already in my possession, and got better performance. remote control was missing from the box.
this little paste does the job and does the job right . if you want to do a little over clocking then this is the paste for your cpu .even if you do not wish to overclock .this is the paste for your cpu . i myself do not overclock but have close friends that live by overclocking and they wouldn't overclock without this paste in there systems even in water cooled systems.as for me it keeps my cpu 20% cooler combined with a coolmaster heatsink
bass is amazing! love the way these things look.They feel a little fragile and im very carefull when putting them on.After about an hour of listening my ears get very sore and i have to take a break. (maybe i will get used to them with time?)overall excellent.
I bought this card for my Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX and it works great! The Garmin website (I found this out after I bought the card) says that you should not use the Ultra II cards, but I loaded my card with the City Navigator Europe maps in the adapter on a card reader, then installed the loaded card into my GPS and it works great. The only thing I wish I would have done is bought a 2GB card so I could fit all of the maps on to one card.
Please read all the reviews on this item and do not buy unless you want a mountain of headaches after.This gadget is so cheap I would estimate it has about .75 in materials at most and .10 in labor.It's made somewhere in Asia and sold by Targus in the U.S.There is another product that's exactly the same with just a shorter cable and has exactly the same crap materials and labor.The main points of interest is the problem is with the locking combination that locks you out after you change it. That's actually not that big a problem because this item is so cheap I guarantee you the lock part will come off with the slightest tug (so much for security).Go to Staples or another reputable Office Supply store and get a GOOD LOCK and avoid this thing at all costs.
bought this camera to run on my Vista Ultimate x64 system. Turns out the camera doesn't work on 64 bit systems. So now it's used on another Vista 32 machine. Other than that, it works fine.
Great product and even better price. Backpack has lot's of compartments. Products with similar options are twice the price. I suggest the product to anyone in the market for a camera bag.
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I bought this thing. Based on the reviews I was expecting something to compete with my iPod Hi-Fi in a package one tenth the size, but that isn't what this thing is about.What I found was that it does indeed have good sound, esecially when used on FM. With my iPod though I had to pay more attention to the settings to get the right sound and sometimes it didn't seem as loud as the FM and easily distorted with certain types of music.None the less, I consider this to be a wonderful personal portable radio. Great for the office, bedroom, kitchen, or on the table during dinner. In a lot of ways the sound is just right. Just the right volume and clarity to give it many uses without being overpowering. Overall I'd give it 5 stars for the radio and 4 for the iPod. I'd also give it 6 stars for the built in rechargable battery which combined with it's very small size adds a huge amount of flexiblity to it.
Got it connected to my Mac Pro with a x1900xt as my secondary displayit is working fine at 1080p.Bottom line, it's working like it should and at a fraction of the price
Really like the headphones, the sound is very clear, it blocks out noises, like it a lot.
I'm highly suspicious of some of bad reviews--I suspect many may have ulterior motives (Investors selling stock short?) OR are simply too lazy to read manual. It is definitely a fairly intricate device, but it specifies that hooking up to your laptop via included USB cord enables software updates that can be downloaded to device to continuosly improve function. (I've got new DirecTV DVR and that's a self-admittedly complete glitch infested nightmare that needs to be reset every couple of weeks.)For those that are upset because they're not able to get LIVE radio on the go, WELL HELLO--it specifies that quite clearly on every ad! (XM's on the go device is reportedly 'spotty' reception at best.)All in all, I'm very pleased with S50. Major advantage over an iPod is you're not paying for each and every song download. Just one flat monthly fee of $13 which amounts to cost of one TV premium channel. With ability to save approx. 800 songs (50 hours) at .99 per song --that's $800 bucks you've saved & you can constantly update.Finally, where else are you able to record rare items like Rolling Stones live, U2 extended versions, Michael Stipe with Chris Martin, early obscure Beatles classics, Tori Amos covering Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' or acoustic John Lennon coupled with modern day great alternative music? It's like having a juke box with all your personal favorites!Feb. 19th Update--Managed to acquire Home Docking Kit through Best Buy Cust. Fulfillment (direct from warehouse prior to store distribution--you can call and request this). Am now in Sirius heaven--with home recording capabilities and the system automatically recording your 3 most listened to stations--this offsets not having live capabilities. In just 1 week that I've had it --MY Alt. Nation, MY 1st Wave, and MY Bridge have over 2 hours of new content on each of them, I've recorded approx. 400 songs through single 'Love' button feature and memory is showing I've only used nearly 60% of capacity. Keep your iPod -- S50 with Home kit truly completes the package! PS--Note that many negative reviews have been from people who have not taken time to familiarize themselves with manual guiding proper access to its abundance of functions. . . helloooo?BUT why take my word for it? . . . IF YOU WANT THOROUGH PROFESSIONAL REVIEW -- SEE Matt Holliday @ CrutchfieldAdvisor.com (It is extremely thorough and unbiased --from someone who does this for a living!)
I returned this item because I found the installation to be difficult and started having software conflicts. I have installed other wireless routers before with no problem. It took me quite a while to rid my computer of the conflicts it started.
I received my used two ipods as promised on time and in good condition.
I've had this printer for a couple of months now and its perfect for me as a college student. It works very well and has a very good print quality and has an on screen ink monitor that can tell you how much ink you have left before each print job so you'll know when you're running low on ink and need to replace it (though i've yet to replace mine after 2 months). Overall for a college student, its a pretty decent printer.
If you're looking for a product to do anything margianally serious with, this is not for you. The highest capture size that is not distorted is 320 x 240... It's just not worth the time or money at this resolution...
Do not buy unless you want to play "thieves and safes". I took about an hour to unlock my laptop and I arrived late to an important meeting.
Fairly easy as far as VPN routers go, good directions and intuitive interface. Also pretty cheap considering it has gig interfaces. I set 3 of these up for remote administration and had all of them going within an hour.
This case fits very well - nice and snug and because it's silicon it also doesn't slide around on surfaces, which is great!
So far I am very happy with my ipod shuffle. Regarding the shuffling complaint, you can download your playlist in the order you want. The ipod shuffle has two options of playing, one in order and one on shuffle. So for those who can't stand the shuffling, all you have to do is store the songs in the order you would want and play it on regular mode. I purchased it for taking to the gym and it's been a great investment. For those who don't need their whole collection on the go and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is a great option.
I tried these earphones with my Creative ZEN mp3 player. The results were awful. I could almost not hear the bass sounds. These earphones ended in the garbage can after half an hour trying them.
Bag is a very good value for the money. Keeps everything in its proper place.
Excellent and complete set of cables!. Everything in this kit, was all I needed . Very good cables and nice explanation about installation. Recommended!, greetings from Venezuela!
Best all around lens I have ever bought. It was worth the wate and the nice part I use on both my cameras, my Canon 50-D and my Rebel. Very good in low light. Just enough zoom, and great for close-ups.Frank PerryFall River,Ma.
I was very nervous on buying this product, as some of the reviews are not favorable and I was installing this in a basement TV. It works fine, through insulated walls and the floor with no distortion or sound issues (this save me adding an expensive DirecTV receiver). Do wish it would carry a better picture option other than AV hookups, but I'm guessing the technology isn't there yet and it would be crazy expensive. All in all a really great product.
i bought this TV about one month ago. it is good to me. i believe that it is a good choice as bedroom tv. if you wanna play game or watch movie, it's not a good opotion.
Sound quality is very good, spl is awesome as claimed. This unit has two problems.It is hard to mount because the magnet is almost as wide as the driver. You could cut a circle and mount it from the back side I suppose.It is also rather directional as expected. (not a problem, just a characteristic) I chose this size rather than the larger bullet drivers because I knew that the large ones would be very directional.The biggest problem with these units seems to be that the diaphragms run into trouble. They will develop little tears that cause resonances and squeakiness. I have had several of these drivers, and a few of them have lasted quite well. I carefully looked one of the dead diaphragms and discovered that a tiny speck of glue in the wrong place was the cause of the eventual fatiguing of the diaphragm.You should be able to run this driver down to 2 khz if you use a 12 db/octave crossover. However, if you can use the midrange system up to 3 khz, then I would recommend crossing it over at 3 khz with 12 db/octave crossover to help protect the diaphragms because they seem to run into trouble a little too often.I matched this driver to a 97 db midrange driver without using an l-pad. The way to do this is to cross the midrange driver out with a coil, then, you hang this driver across the coil. Any power that goes through it must also go through the midrange, so its power draw is limited. Then, power that has to go through both drivers is severely restricted, so it doesn't threaten to overpower the mid-range. Using this strategy could save you meaningful trouble and money. However, your midrange needs to be around 96 to 98 decibel efficiency to make this balance out. There is a B&C; midrange which fits the bill nicely.
I've owned a Speedster for the past two years, and for the price, it work adequately for getting pitch speeds for my son's club baseball team. The accuracy was reasonable and it picked up most pitches. It would occasionally fail to lock on to a pitch.While not as accurate as a Jugs or other high-end radar guns, for my use, it was a good price-performance tradeoff, i.e., I don't sit behind the backstop measuring every pitch of every game, and +/- 1MPH is OK for measuring prep players, so I simply can't justify spending $800+ for a Jugs. I'm a &quot;team parent&quot;, not a scout.My '4' rating is relative to price-performance ... not necessarily to absolute quality or performance. My only complaints: the battery door in the handle is pretty cheap and breaks easily if the unit is dropped; the unit requires relatively fresh batteries ... it gets dicey on readings when the batteries get partially drained; and, I wish it would hold the highest absolute speed reading until you reset instead of when you release the trigger.I'm now buying a second Speedster ... my first took a hit by an errant ball to the handle while I was holding it, the battery door broke off, and the battery pack slid out and fell to the ground ... breaking into several pieces. Tried to glue it all back together again, but with the plastic, it simply didn't work. I thought about looking at a higher quality radar gun like a Jugs, but at 4-5 times the price, there's simply not enough value-add to me for that step up in price.
I have 3 of these. they are great and can support all 12 devices without even a flicker. I have no complaints at all about this device.
Got my Kaboom today and was taken with its qualities!Bass-Midrange- Treble---Breathtaking!Easy to setup and operate out of the Box!My search is over for a portable MP3 player with grat sound!Thanks JVC!!Bobaroo7Knoxville, Tennessee
I was very surprised at how tinny and cheap these speakers are for the price they demand. I had a set of $25 speakers that were virtual head and shoulders above these things. These aren't much better than the factory standard speakers that would come with a typical desktop. They might be on par with the $15 range of speakers, in sound quality. There's virtually no bass despite their claims on the box. Everything sounds tinny and hollow, even after severe tweaking of my sound card's settings. Bottom line: If you're willing to spend this much for speakers, go with a different set. These are NOT worth the price.
Here's the deal. If you can get the original cartridges for about the same money or less, then do it. but remember, major manufacturer ink compliations have patents on them. So, these aftermarket fakers cannot exactly duplicate the original ink formula or they'd be infringing on the patent! So, maybe the original is waterproof and the fake is not. Maybe the original is guaranteed not to get stale and the fake is not. Maybe the original drys faster than the fake. Maybe the orginal has greater lightfastness (resists fading) than the fake. Who knows, whatever the case may be, there will MOST LIKELY be some loss in document quality for using a replacement ink cartridge as opposed to the original. So, if you can get the original for cheaper than do it. It the fake costs about as much as the original, then go ahead a spring the extra couple bucks or so and get the orginal!
I had an netscape router I was using for a year. I bought a new wireless printer & another computer.I had plenty of ports to hook up but I couldn't get them to work. I call them & the guy tells me I'm out of the warranty period & he wants $59.99 to get a code for it to work for another year! ( I didn't pay that for the router to begin with. I told him I can buy a new one for cheaper & he agreed. I then told him not to hold his breath waiting for my $59.99 & went out & bought a linksys router. I got a 2 yr warranty & hooked it up with no problem what so ever!I am very pleased & would recommend to anyone............Ron Powell
I bought this piece for surge protection purposes, with hopes that it may improve my already very good audio/video. I did not have any problems with my audio/video set up. After adding the Monster Cable product, I must say, I have not noticed any performance enhancement whatsoever. There is solice in knowing that the equipment is protected. Read the latest Sound and Vision article on power line cleaners. There is the "law of diminishing returns". Don't spend more than you need for your specific setup.
I have several Canon lenses but this one I have found to be very versatile particularly when I travel abroad. It is reasonably compact and th weight is acceptable for its capability and performance. It is very sharp, focuses quickly and has the stabilization feature which really helps when I don't have my mono pod. You will love how crisp the pictures are and especially the zoom versatility you will have to compose as you need especially with wildlife or where you can't get close to the subject. A very, very good value.
I have verified that the item I received is a null modem and not a gender changer. I have the DB9&lt;->DB9 F&lt;->F and it works fine.
This particular pair of headphones is a very good deal. Don't expect audiophile quality, but at this price, this unit is an excellent value.
I work from home and am *constantly* on the phone. I need to keep my hands free, and walk around alot, so I plug a headset into my cordless phone, and then switch to the next cordless handset when the battery runs out. I go through 3 phone handset/batteries a day!Eventually (usually after 3-4 months) every headset cord I've had goes bad. When it happened to an expensive headset, I soldered a new cord onto it. Then it broke again. I have no time for that. So, I had to find an inexpensive "disposable" headset. After buying lots of 'em, I found this one -- the plantronics PLNM210C. It is cheap (about $20) sounds great with my phones (Panasonic cordless) and easy to put on and take off. I buy them 4 at a time (a year's supply -- it's like any other office expense to me).The only drawback: the foam ear cushion isn't that comfortable. For me, the easy solution was to switch with the nice leather cusion from another more expensive (but no longer working due to bad cord) headset.One important point: the "noise reducing" microphones on some other headsets (of all the brands I've seen so far) often wreak havoc with regular cordless phones. The result is that you sound terrible to the person on the other line -- I would steer clear of these type of microphones.
I bought the HP Business Inkjet 1200d out of frustration with dealing with my girlfriend's Lexmark. She doesn't do much printing, so the Lexmark cartridges died quickly with a full inkload. But at $70 per set of Lexmarks, the HP seemed more promising with it's separate printheads at $33 apiece, and ink tanks at similar costs. I wanted separate printheads, as I had been BADLY burned by a $400 Brother multifunction machine that used ONE four-color printhead that cost $200 to replace(at 60 days use).After a year of low-volume use, the HP is working fine. So what did I expect? Well, I really expected to have some problems with ink coagulating due to the low useage. I insist that Girlfriend run at least a couple of pages every week. The HP is working fine.The REAL story to this review is that I was really impressed with this machine. I didn't really want to fork out another $180 for one for myself. So I bought a couple of used HP 1100d's, the predecessor machine, on eBay. I've also posted my review of that machine here on Amazon. I use the crap out of my 1100d. They are virtually the same machine, but the 1200d supposedly resolves some software problems with the 1100d. After two sets of ink cartridges in my 1100d, I discovered Continuous Ink Systems on eBay. This system replaces the HP cartridge with an identical insert fed by external ink tanks through plastic tubing. No more expiring ink cartridges, and printing is almost like FREE. Just thought you should be aware of the true potential of these printers from someone who has used them for at least one year.
I bought two of this hard drive at the end of 2006. They both died within one month interval after two years. A quote I got for recovering each hard drive was $1800 (based on the specific problem). I could not reach the technical support of Acomdata at all.My other hard drives do not have such failure so far.
With all the nice features that come with that binoculars, the most disappointing is the poor quality of two attaching loops and rivets that you use to tie the neck strap to the unit. They are thin and plastic! One rivet broke even before I carefully attempeted to close the loop. What if it broke while having the binocular hanging on the neck? The manufacturer states they don't cover the "abuse" or "mishandling", which sliding off the neck and dropping the unit on the ground would fall into those terms. For few bucks more the leather loops and metal rivets would do just fine. But anyway, since I liked the unit itself very much I decided to keep it and made my own attaching loops.
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.
I have owned it for a wile now I use uit to format laptop har drives and storage. Works great If I ever need another I will buy this model.
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.
I purchased the Canon Powershot A75 and ordered this case. I also purchased the $3.97 Wal-mart Samsonite case first. The Canon case is designed for the Powershot A series and fits absolutely perfect, the case is a fabric vinyl mixture, mostly vinyl, which is soft to the touch but water repellent. It has a metal insignia "Canon Powershot" on the flap and room for one extra memory card underneath. This case provides protection from elements, scratches and has a belt loop for mobility...it does not include a shoulder strap because it was NOT designed for that, nor for shock protection from drops. It is designed to hold the camera while mobile, protect from damage from near objects or elements, and provide suitable soft cushion on the inside while REMOVING AND REPLACING it in the case. This is the key...the camera is equipped with a 1.8" LCD, any OTHER case will scratch this screen while you take it OUT of the case or put it back IN. The above $3.97 case mentioned has extra rooom, is 25% larger than the camera and can hold some batteries along with memory cards, but it is difficult to PLACE and REMOVE (getting your fingers in there) and the ZIPPER will SCRATCH the screen unless you are SUPER careful which I was for 3 days until I said "to heck with this!" I even left the protective plastic on the screen for the first 2 days and I'm glad I did, the scratch marks ended up there instead of the screen. Remember, you want the case to fit your camera, provide REASONABLE protection, and look good. The case accomplishes all these at $5.95!! I understand we MAY drop our cameras but this happens out of the case usually and therefore moot. I dropped my Canon T70 (large SLR) maybe 3 times in 12 years. It was still going strong and I retired it when I bought the Powershot. For those that want lots of room, please think about it - either you buy a larger memory card (which 90% of people will do) and you don't need more room in a case or at least still carry the extra in this case (2 cards, one in case, one in camera). As for batteries, you should be using NiMH rechargeable - this camera takes 4 and will shoot at least 250 shots. I used mine for 3 days and its not showing low yet (approx 200 shots and TONS of viewing/deleting/uploading, playing with settings and flash)My best regards to you and your purchase of camera and case!
I've bought more than a few pairs of in ceiling round speakers. For my application, I don't buy the most expensive.Though this was the first pair where I had to solder to make the connection. a little bit of a hassle when dangling from a ceiling.I've bought others in the same price range that had the spring clamping.
I put in my 2.5gb of music and it corrupt the file and im unable to delete the music folder but only the music. It also made my music skip in between songs when I paste this usb drive and put it into my itunes and sync to my ipod. Get a better brand than this. I got another usb drive."DataTraverler" is 8gb and does not have corrupt you files, plus it doesent have and flip thing like this usb has that would seem to easily break. Its all one piece and also has a tab on the side to pop up the usb instead of a cap which is a big plus. My advice to you is not to get this drive and try to find another such as "Kingston DataTraverler".
This is a fantastic sounding stereo, one of the best I have heard for its price range. It has fantastic graphics while setting your sound settings and is very simple once you read how to do it. This also allows you to make sound adjustments just as a graphic EQ would with great effects.It really is not that hard to attach and re-attach the face! yes it was tricky at first, but actually once figured out it is as easy the rest of them. To play a CD, you DO NOT ~ I repeat, DO NOT have to fully detach the face, you just hit the button, the face drops open like a glove box door, you slip in the CD and close the face, it is that simple. You do NOT take the face off to play a CD... It takes all of a few seconds to put a CD in. No it is not the easiest user friendly at first, many detached faces are not, but by far this is not nearly as tough as this other review states... I can do it blind folded and I have had it 4 hours...
Great battery. Did all tht was expected of it. I use this battery to power a model airplane tool box which powers a fuel pump and a starter for engine of airplane
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.
This is not some cheap thin cable that so many others sell. If all their products are of the same quality, they have a new customer for life.
I received this TV and all I can saw is WOW. Just an awesome picture, and the speakers are excellent. When I got this TV I wasnt expecting a top notch set. First the specs on Amazon are wrong, this TV has much higher specs than is listed. I went to Viewsonics site after buying and found the specs to be top notch 176x176 viewing angle, and a much higher contrast, (Amazon list's contrast at 600:1 and it is actually 900:1) I think the specs may be from an older model. A 27" TV for almost half what others are charging for a 26". Viewsonic is also a top notch LCD manufacturer, so it made perfect sense, instead of buying from an appliance company. Very happy 5 of 5 stars both for price and quality
This charger works great. It is costly but worth it. My batteries hold the charge for a long time.
Ive had the zune for about 4 days now and i used it on a 6 hour trip over thanksgiving, so Ive been able to mess around with it. First off Ive owned the 4G Ipod (which i consider to be one of the best mp3 players ive owned) a creative zen vision M, and now the Microsoft Zune. I liked my iPod but it was black and white and i kind of wanted something to play movies and for it to be in color. I also hated paying .99 a song, thats why I decided to get the Creative Zen Vision M. With the creative I could use Rhapsody and it played virtually every video encoding. But i decided to sell it and buty the Zune.The zune is a great music player, the user interface is phenominal and in my opinion is better than the iPod. Despite what most people will lead you to believe it's very simple, most of my friends figure it out within 30 seconds. The thing I like best about it is that when you are say in artists at the top there is a horizontal view that lists genres, albums, songs, ect. and instead of going back to change sections you just press to the side on your d pad. It makes things go faster and makes it feel as though you save time by not having to keep pressing back. What I dont like is that I sometimes forget about it and accidentally hit the back button and it takes me to the main page. Perhaps the biggest thing that gets to me is that when I do this there is no "now playing" option so i have to wait until it goes to the song thats playing screen after a few seconds. Overall the controlls are great and along with the user interface makes the zune great.What I despise the most is the short batter life. Usually I dont really notice the battery life but on the trip it was going down at a phenominal rate. With the Zune, if you like to manually choose songs then it dwindles your battery life: fast. I think after five hours I only had about 1/4 of batter life left, which is totally unacceptable for a 250 dollar mp3 player. But if you use shuffle then your batter life lasts quite long but still I didnt buy the zune to shuffle my songs, if I wanted that I could have bought an ipod shuffle.The screen is great and it really makes a difference. Ignore those who state that with the larger screen the picture looses sharpness. This may be true in a technical sense and if you look especially close, but for a regular person its great, and personally I can't see any noticable fuzziness.The Zune itself is great in terms of durability. Although I haven't dropped it, but compared to the iPod with the scratches and fingerprints, the Zune is virtually incappable of leaving makrs from your fingers. The matte finish is great too since it provides a nice feeling service instead of a metal background. The size of the zune is perfect, although I have owned a Creative Zen which is quite big, but its roughly the size of 4G 40GB iPod. The weight is great too. By looking at it and because of its size youd think it would be quite heavy, but its not. It feels very light and feels very durable in your hand. I also liked the double shot finish on it. When you hold the black zune up to the light the sides turn slightly blue and make it a nice addition to it.The installation of the software took me forever. I installed it and it said there was an error so I called microsoft and they told me to update something. So I did and then it worked. After you get going they make you create a windows live ID to download songs, so I did that and purchased the Zune Pass. But all of a sudden it kept importin all of my tracks on my computer into the library, and i did not want that. So I went through and deleted them all and started downloading from marketplace (marketplace is great they had all of my 2,000 song library from rhapsody and itunes so dont worry about them not having all of your songs, they mine at least). Then I plugged in the Zune and started to sync my library but lo and behold there were all my songs from my computer still there. It seems that microsoft has this thing where if you delete a song that it will come back. So to save you the trouble and time Ill tell you what you need to do.When you install Marketplace it will ask you if you want to make marketplace the main media player or you can choose custom. Choose custom. Then go to options then click on Add Folder To Library and choose the files you want to ignore. Then on that same box it will say at the bottom Advanced Options click on that and then uncheck the box that says "add files previously deleted from library". now it wont import some songs and it wont keep adding songs from your computer.Overall the zune is great. I havent used the wifi yet but Im sure when more people start buying zunes thatll Ill have someone to share it with. If you have an iPod video then I dont think that this is something that you need to switch to, but with the firmware updates coming it may be in the near future.
This product looked great and came with a lot of accessories, however, no matter how long the unit charged or how many new batteries were used, the product never worked. The CD just spins around, soundless. The volume does not work nor do the track buttons. Do not waste your money on this product.
First off, let me admit that it is not my job to set-up the electronics in our house. So everyone who wrote that it takes hours to set-up, I never felt your pain. Even still, I would bet that anyone would be willing to spend a few hours on set-up once they realize that they will save about 10 minutes per hour by fast-forwarding through commercials. Anyway, the point is that this review is from the non-technophile in the house.I absolutely love my TiVo. It's easy to program it to record your shows, and once you put in a Season Pass you never have to worry about it again. We have never had our TiVo not record something we programmed it to do. We have two, one in the bedroom that is just the recorder and one in the living room that also has a DVD recorder built in. At this point, I don't even know when most of the TV shows I like are actually on. I rarely watch anything live (when I do, I'm miserable). When I'm at the gym on the elliptical, I find myself reaching for the remote to fast forward through commercials. I've even asked my fiance to rewind the radio when we were in the car (unfortunately they don't make a radio TiVo yet!). That is how much TiVo will change you.I've heard people say they don't want TiVo because they'll just watch more TV. Absolutely not true. Once you have TiVo, you will only watch those shows that you truly enjoy. No more, "This is all that's on." Also, TiVo allows you to do the things you need to do (like the aforementioned gym), without the excuse of missing your favorite show.As for the downside of TiVo, we've haven't had the same types of problems that others have written of. Maybe it depends on what brand of box you purchase. I only have two complaints:1. Sometimes (I'd say less than 1% of the time) we'll get a brief pixelation in the middle of a show. It's not that bad when it's during a TV show that you just watch and delete, but if you were planning on burning it to DVD you would probably want to record it again.2. This isn't really a complaint about TiVo, but about some of the shows I watch, especially on FX- they never finish on time. We've had to set our TiVo to record for ten minutes after the show is supposed to be over in order to catch the entire show.I would definitely buy TiVo again. But now, I'm off to watch "24." Oh, and it's Wednesday at 8:30. That's when "24" is on at my house!
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.
I love it. It seem to work much better than the four others I have used; and it cost the much less.
I got a ton of disk errors after trying the cheaper TDK, and now I'm back with Memorex. No problems. :)
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.
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!
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,
This works great. I installed a Sony 16x DVD drive that came out of my old desktop and have had no problems.
I have tried generic ink to save a few bucks. The color is not always right if you get a generic ink replacement. Stick with the original (since Epson will gladly exchange it for another if you are not satisfied).
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.
Quite simply, a downward firing midrange is useless. If you pick the satellites up and hold their bottoms towards you, the midrange sounds as it should. Not a good choice in a speaker. What were the engineer's thinking?
Great clip, pretty simple. I like the fact that it hides my detector away from prying eyes while still being effective.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator. Great product. It has worked perfectly
The camera is just fine. Instalation without any problem (I have Win XP), works without any delay whatsoever. Just the face-tracking software sometimes works, and sometimes doesn't. The microphone is quite sensitive, works just fine. Must have - if you think about a camera with a microphone.
It was sad. We puchased this printer from HP about eight months ago for more than $200. It is about half that price now. It stopped working a couple weeks ago. HP sent a (refurbished) replacement. It does'nt work either. The next replacement is on the way however after several hours of speaking with people from HP who have very heavy accents, as well as paying shipping cost for three printers I am very dissapointed.
Great, well made product that holds plenty of lenses, gear and gadgets without being overly bulky. It's much easier to take my gear on the trails now.
I narrowed my selection to the 4G Nano, and the Sansa e270. I selected the Sansa due to 1)Larger memory, 2) Available expansion slot, 3) Larger screen, 4) More Durable, and 5) It was different from what everyone else had. The unit worked perfectly right out of the box. The large display was excellent (I can't read a damn thing without my glasses, ^$#& middle age), I don't need my reading glasses to navigate and make my choices. Sound was just as good as my Discman (I picked up some higher quality earphones, the ones that are included are good, the ones I added were better). The unit was extremely easy to use, and stored practically everything of interest I had, from Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears to Green Day and Velvet Revolver. And still has room for more. FM reception sucks, but be serious, if FM radio was any good after Clear Channel ruined the industry, why buy a MP3 player in the first place? The only down side is item 5) in my criteria, since its not an I-pod like everyone else, there are very few accessories. Other than that, I'm happy with my choice, and would make the same one again.
When they delivered this center speaker, I thought that someone, somewhere--had made a huge mistake...the box was huge! It was all plastered with caution-signs warning of the heavy weight of the object inside the big box...Thankfully, it was just that whomever shipped it was being a bit too careful...coz, this rascal only weighs some 6 or 7 lbs, at the most...But, the sound,,,the sound is glorious, and fits right in with my Polk R15's...I could not be more pleased with this purchase! So, thank you Polk and thank you Amazon--you guys rock!
After trying a few that were way too small for my arm I found that this is a perfect fit. It stays in place well, the neoprene like fabric stretches as it should and the band has enough space so even a small arm can fit into it and I dont notice that I am wearing it. The velcro closures on either end keep the ipod secure and snug. The plastic covering for the face allows ease of use for the controls (though sometimes its difficult to adjust the volume but thats more of a dexterity issue). All in all an excellent product
is it worth $13 bucks a month, i think so but i'm also a long time owner so i feel the need to stay put! sure you can get a free dvr from your cable company but tivo is fun and just freakin awesome!
This product worked as advertised and to my surprise even came with the screws, Very pleased. Would recommend to others.
I'm glad bought a better battery as cheaper ones failed quickly. I've only had the battery in for a few weeks but the phone started working correctly immediately, even before the 24 hour mandatory charge time.
This camera is very low quality. The image is bad and distorted most of the time. Save your money, buy logitech.
Buying this camera was one of the worst purchases I ever made, but my failure to do my homework beforehand only makes this my fault. Some people will tell you that this is a moderately good beginner's camera, but I must state the contrary: This camera will leave even beginners frustrated.The DX3700 is slow in every sense of the word. You're forced to wait after every action on this camera-turning it on, switiching the mode, after taking a picture-if you plan on taking more than 1 picture every 15-20 seconds this camera isn't going to deliver. This slowness also directly influences......battery life. There is none. Of any device I've used, this one is the most power-hungry. Even rechargeable NiMH batteries last for only brief periods after which you're rudely interrupted with a blinking red light-and no forewarning of the impending power failure. Make sure you're ready to take the same picture twice.Every single picture taken on this camera is laced with a grain/noise/fuzz that will never go away no matter what you do. While snapshots and just everyday pictures may not yield too much noticeable noise, any kind of detailed shots-macros, notably-will look terrible.Almost none of the camera's settings can be changed. Focus, exposure, focal length, white balance, and anything else short of the flash type and macro mode (on or off) are automatic. Meaning? Make sure you're ready to take the same picture twice (or more, for that matter.)In short, don't buy this camera unless you want headaches and frustration. It's just not worth it.
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.
Like many Palm-heads, I had anxiously awaited a color Palm device that featured an expansion port and the light weight of my Palm Vx. Unfortunately, the Palm m505 is NOT the answer...Being a user of both Palm and Windows-Powered Pocket PC devices, I was discouraged to see that Palm decided to sell a vastly inferior device at the same price as most Pocket PCs. The $449 Palm m505 might have the same display technology as the $499 Compaq iPaq, but the iPaq can do much more - provide seamless integration with Microsoft Office out of the box (without having to buy extra software!), play MP3/WMA files with outstanding quality, and much more. The iPaq has a 206 Mhz ARM processor and blindingly bright screen, while the Palm m505 uses a pokey 33 Mhz DragonBall processor and has a dim, depressing display.My take on the m505? Either wait for Palm to come out with a fix for the dim screen AND a plug-in MP3 player, or spend the extra $50 and buy an iPaq. Even the new Sony Color Clie looks like it will thrash the m505 soundly (and IT will play MP3s AND video!).
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!
Before posting this review I looked at the negative reviews on this inexpensive, but yet, effective little tool. This works fine on a D5100 once you realize that the camera "Release Mode" must be changed to accept the signals from this remote. Works great and permits the camera to focus before the shot. Look forward to using this in a number of scenarios.
I bought 2 of these players and the batteries died withing a year. I called the company to get a replacement and they told me that they cannot get them either.I searched the Internet for a replacement battery. There are none. The ones for iPods are a little too big.
Nice product. Fits the camera very well. Don't purchase if you are looking for a camera BAG. This case can only hold the camera and a memory card and that's about it. Good quality and function. Works well for my purposes.
After over 10 years, my previous version of this product finally started to be intermittent, so I replaced it with this more current model. It was easy to install, easy to program, and worked perfectly right away. I have a server, 3 workstations, an integrated copy/fax/scanner, plus VOIP phone service and all are working beautifully.
I purchased this to move video into my computer for editing. The video came through fine, but the audio did not work at all. I bought a cable at Fry's that worked fine (Apple AV cable).
First off, I am not a professional photographer. I am a newbie with limited digital SLR experience. The main reason I bought this lens was for landscapes and action photos. As a landscape lens, it is not good. As an action lens, it is great. When I was in Vermont over Christmas, I took great sledding action photos. The lens pretty much sucks for any subject less then 20 feet away. It is good for indoor shots; I used it at my sister's graduation and was able to get great up close shots from about 25 rows back. THIS LENS IS BIG, AND HEAVY. It is about twice as heavy and bulky as the non-image stabilized 70-300 lens. It is a great lens, and Amazon had the best legitimate price I could find.
Very efficient and silent. A little bulky so don't think it will fit everywhere one of those square 120mm fans fits.
I bought this zune for my friend because he had windows application with windows media player and thought it would be easier for him to download music and video than the ipod. I was right! he really likes it. He has been able to download alot of his music and video collections and still has plenty of available space left. The price that was offered by Amazon was the best around for the same exact unit other stores were selling. This was a great buy!
Lightweight and comfortable but go too far into the ear. Hearing specialist don't like this as well as other styles.
CHEAP! WAST OF MONEY!I tried this in a couple different Motorola walkie talkie devices and the sound quality is TERRIBLE! It's muffled and very bass heavy! You can barely understand what the other person's saying nor can they understand you!
Having owned a 1280 for a year and a half thus far, I can say that this printer is for somone who wants a reliable and problem free large format printer that produces on target results. The drivers at least for Mac OS X are easy to understand and reliable. The ability to manage the printer such as doing a nozzle check and a head clean right from the application that is going to be printing, is a vey nice touch as well. However, it is the colors that this printer gets high reviews from me. By using mat or glossy photo paper and making the proper print settings, one can get nice rich colors that are on cue. Thus this printer makes good for doing proofs. As an artist and Graphic Designer, having this quality is a blessing since this print cost $ 400 at the time of parchase. Compare that to profesional quality workhorses going from $2000 on up. Also being able to print up to 13 x 19 save me loads of time since that cuts down on the number of trips to my local print service to have them do my print outs on there large format printers. The only minuses are that one needs a generous amout of desktop realestate to acomadate the 1280 as it is almost twice the size of a normal 8 1/2 x 11 printer. Also one needs be prepared to shell out some payolla as the ink cartriges can get pricey. But what inkjet dosen't have that problem? Anyway that little expences is nullified by savings of not having to go to my print service so often. So any one looking for a good large format printer that produces some good printouts and not have to pay an arm and a leg for it, the 1280 is a very good cadadate for that job. So I'm giving 5 stars on the Epson 1280
This thing is great! The reason for the confusion about whether or not you can record multiple messages comes from the fact that the product has been improved. Now there is the My Lil' Reminder Deluxe, which has a capacity of a little more than 60 seconds and records multiple messages without erasing old ones--at the same price as the regular model, which has a capacity of only 20 seconds. With the deluxe model, you can play or erase one message at a time or all at once. Also, the deluxe model comes with complete, accurate instructions (!).Actually, at this point, if you order the Regular My Lil' Reminder, they send you the deluxe model anyway because I don't think they make the old, regular one anymore. Just to make sure though, I suggest that you order the deluxe model in the first place. Here's a link to the deluxe model--Little Reminder My Lil' Reminder Deluxe- Set of 2Sure, the playback quality is tinny, but this isn't a device that's made to produce a media-quality audio. You're getting two of these for ten bucks American! The eight batteries--which are included--by themselves are probably worth that much. This is a great little product to keep with you for quick, on-the-go recordings. Very suitable for little reminders, for recording brainstorm ideas on the go, for Scripture memorization, or whatever. You can say a lot in 60 seconds.
A solid little keyboard. I appreciate the keys being silent because my old keyboard was not. The only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 was the right shift key is much smaller than the left shift key and smaller than the one on my old keyboard so it causes me some trouble when trying to use that key while typing.
Unreliable. Disk life is unacceptably short. Frequent machine freezes during long file transfers, not solved by driver updates. These are similar to problems I had with Iomega Jaz, so in the future I will avoid Iomega.
I am a pink fanatic so this was just for me. I loved the Cat5 all the way until a accidentally squashed it. I'm kinda rough on them. Will order two next time. Great communication between my laptop and my d-link.
I purchased these headphones because they had decent reviews. However, they do notstay in my ears and two days after receiving them the right ear bud no longer works.
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.
I choose this device only because I can flash DD-WRT on it. I need it to become a repeater.Flash DD-WRT is very easy. Standard Version only.you need to flash mini or micro version first. reset to factory default and reboot. then flash standard version.I use MacBook Pro with Mac OS X 10.6, safari has some problem to access the web GUI and flash the firmware, firefox is OK to make everything done.
I am very pleased with my Zen. It is the second one I have purchased.
I ordered the Griffin AirClick Remote Control for iPod so that we could control my wife's (then fiancees') iPod during our small wedding. The advertisement stated the unit would work &#34;through walls&#34; and from &#34;up to sixty feet away&#34;. My fiancee bought one, based on the several (mysterious?) positive reviews here. The device she bought only worked from about three feet away, and then only sporadically. We changed the battery. Same effect. We thought we might have gotten a defective unit, so, in the time crunch before the wedding, I bought another one in the hope we could get a working unit in time for the wedding and return the defective one later.The second unit behaved exactly like the first one. Even worse actually. I contacted the seller (Apex Suppliers) and received a returned the item. I still have not received a refund or a reply to my emails. Beware of this seller.
We needed to move our router closer to the living room but didn't want to spend the money to have the cable people come out and drill new holes, etc. We have two ps3 consoles and the router was not close enough to one of them for it to have a good connection. After swapping out the 10 ft cord with this 25 ft cord, we were able to move the router closer to the living room. Now instead of 65% strength on the living rm ps3, we get almost 100% strength on both consoles at all times.
What everyone else is saying is exactly right. I have these headphones less than three feet from the receiver and there is such bad static I can't even use them! I have messed with the tuning for days, but am just giving up. What a letdown.
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!!
Returning the keyboard because several of the keys do not work, or work sporadically. Thought it might have been the computer that had the issue, but tried the keyboard on all the computers in our house, and found that it worked the same on all of them. Will be spending a bit more on a better model.
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.
Have had this unit since Jan. and like many other people I dropped it last week and the scroll/volume wheel broke. Very disappointing considering there is no other way to adjust the volume. Up to that point I really loved this player....battery life, ease of use, portability all good points. Anyway after a bit of research I decided that and operation was inevitable. Prying the unit apart was a little nerve wracking but once apart I found that a little super glue was all I needed to have volume once more. Still really like this player.
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.
Let me say that generally, this product works great for the features that work.Pros:Ease of use (very easy to find a clear station and select it)Strength of signalCons:Doesn't actually charge newer iPods/iPhonesSometimes will just freak out and send shrieks of alien laser beam noiseBody is made of very flimsy weak plastic that can cause the electronic components to get shaken up easily.
I bought this as a laptop case for college. I love how many compartments it has, and I use just about every one of them.
I have used this converter on my recent trip to Germany without any difficulties. My cell phone as well as my laptop recharged just fine. The reason I give it four stars is simply because it feels a bit heavy. For luggage weight conscious travelers this may be a problem.
i always end up with vehicules that dont have space for serius speakers dose alway did the trick i have theme in my wrangler yj right now and every one is impress by those speakers very clear sound !!!
I love this printer. It does everything and does it well. I love that it's wireless, so I can print from my laptop anywhere in the house. The pictures that it prints are beautiful. I'll never pay someone else to develop my pictures again. The unit itself is really compact and cute. I love this printer!
I bought this speaker system recently and am using it with a YAMAHA V2700 reciever. It is a 7.1 channel reciever but I am using only 5 speakers and it works just great. Very reasonable for the price. The speakers looks very small, but they give very good sound. We love them.
The following excerpts are taken from "Product Features":"Cable delivers a fuller, more extended bass response""Generates better high frequencies . . ."In other words, this "Subwoofer" cable delivers both superior low, and superior high frequencies. The word "generates" is clearly wrong for any signals ("frequencies") at all, since the whole point of using good cables and other appurtenances is to avoid unintentionally coloring the sound. Anyway, according to the apparent intent of this listing, the Belkin cable provides all things to all customers. Why buy anything else, for any location in one's system? Just to match ends, I guess.This Belkin cable is probably a pretty good value for subwoofer applications as indicated by other reviews. If it is only designed and fabricated as well as the listing is crafted, however, I would be concerned. That is the point of this review.
There's nothing worse that getting a seemingly random computer message--on a desktop, a laptop, a digital camcorder or a tv--and quickly realizing that your Father's Day gift or Christmas present has instantly become a paper weight. Well, I take that back, there is something worse: doing a quick Google search on the words "condensation operation paused" and realizing that there are scores and scores of people out there who are cursing under their breath just like you.I have the JVC camcorder--it was a gift from my wife on the birth of my daughter. It worked fine for a year. Then one day I got the dreaded condensation message and that's all she wrote. And believe me, I live in a house so dry and devoid of condensation that I know the message is bogus. (We have forced air heat and anyone will tell you that some nights you wake up gasping for air and moisture!)Seeing how many people have posted messages regarding this is depressing. What's more depressing though is the universal response from JVC: this is not a known problem and there's no recall or warranty. perhaps the folks at JVC might want to Google their own products once in a while.DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!Matt
I bought this camera hoping to use it to take pictures of stuff to sell in online auctions... and couldn't even use it for that, as every picture was very blurry, and it was very hard to get any detail, except with TONS of outside light. The only thing was able to do successfully was &quot;impressionistic&quot; artwork of flowers!
Well, to start out, I beleive my Lyra was cheaper than this card itself. For about $10 or so more, you can buy a Viking 128 MB card, so this card seems to be quite the rip-off.Performance wise though, the card works great. I would like a little more room to hold my MP3s and possibly digital camera images, as the Compact Flash card is compatible with most good models.
It is one of 4 wireless connections I use and I have had not any major problems. I purchased it to match up with my Netgear WPN824 Rangemax wireless router. It does take a little tweaking of the antenna for strongest signals. The computer is on the far side of the house from the router over 100 feet, 4 walls and 2 doors away and I still get 54% signal strength. It is connected to a Dell Inspiron running Vista.
Ive owned this projector for over a year now and I love it. The picture is fantastic and colors are perfect. This is the second projector ive owned and the best by far. I was concerned about the picture clarity compared to the dlp projector I previously owned. Soon after installing it I was blown away by the picture quality of this projector. The only thing I would change is to make a few hundred more lumens of brightness. But that can be made up with a more reflective screen. The picture shows up excellent in the dark, and good in afternoon light with the right screen. I use it as a main tv and have it mounted on the celing in my livingroom. With curtains that filter light a little the projector is up to the task for anything. I know two other people who bought one because they loved mine so much. None of us have ever had a problem whatsoever with the projector. One even has over 3500 hours on his original bulb! With hdmi, componnent, s video and composite inputs this projector has the ability to connect to anything. Overall this projector is an excellent value!
I must say, these are one of the best headphones I have ever gotten. The sound is amazing, and they stay on very well (although a bit large). Another thing I like about these is it has a long cable so it works extremely well with my computer. Best Headphones ever!
I now have three of these monitors and I am surprised and happy with it's level of quality. My monitor of choice would probably be NEC if the eMachines EVIEW 17F3 weren't around. A great performer that's attractive at an attractive price.
Too bad it is out of stock often. But Amazon has it come back once and a while.It works well with a N75 and a Nikon Pronea APS SLR (my tests) and is compatible with several other Nikon cameras. The range is acceptable and it comes with batteries pre-installed. There is no documentation, but it is a no-brainer. It also comes with a little fabric case that you can thread through your camera neck strap for safekeeping.Nikon should really include this sub ten dollar part with their high end cameras. I am sure that most users would have appreciated it even if it added a little more in price to a D70.
I have been looking at this backpack for my camera and equipment for a very long time. It was always too costly. I had the standard box type camera bag, but it didn't hold all the lenses and was awkward to carry.This camera bag is sturdy, compact enough, with enough room for my 2 camera bodies and lenses including a 400mm pro-zoom lens and all my accessories including the tripod. The outside laced area also holds a light jacket. It is typical of Canon quality and I found it here on Amazon for HALF THE PRICE!!! Yippee!! Excellent buy!
1.) The Radio has 10 programmable presets for your favorite AM and FM Stations. The PLL Digital Tuner ((PLL) Phase Locked Loop) offers drift-free reception, and will adjust automatically to better receive your favorite radio station when necessary.2.) The Player has a 21 Track Programmable CD Memory. It also has Random Play, Repeat 1/All, Track Skip Up/Down, and plays CD/CD-R/CDR-W discs, both MP3, and regular. 45 seconds of Anti Shock Protection with regular Music CD's, and 120 seconds in MP-3 Mode.3.) The Large Digital LCD Display has 4 lines of text, and will show the listener the radio station (By Number) when listening to the radio, and the Artist or Song Name/Track/Min. /Sec. when listening to a CD. Across the top of the LCD Display is the 1ALLDIR./INTRO/RAND/PCM, and offers a multi-session feature4.) The Player has an MP3 Search Feature that allows you to search by Subject/Title/Artist.5.) 1 Bit DA Converter.6.) Stereo Headphones Included. (Over the top of your head Bar Type)7.) The Player is packaged in hard clear plastic with a full color display card.Takes 2 AA *Batteries not included*
Very disappointed with this battery. I bought two batterries with my Digital Rebel and both died over the holidays. I am contacting Canon to see if there is something wrong with the batch I received and will update with any response.
Got this t.v. a few days ago. After about an hour of viewing the power supply heats up and starts whistling. Not an audio issue, actually coming from inside the components not the speakers. I am returning mine and getting the older version Samsung or a Toshiba. Update April 18, 2008: Just got the Toshiba Regza and could not be happier, I thought Samsung was supposed to be great but Toshiba ended up being much better I would recommend the Regza instead to anybody looking at this crumby Samsung.
The video and sound quality on this TV are quite good. About 3 months after purchase, however, the TV began to emit a high-pitched noise after heating up. After being notified of the problem Samsung sent out a repairman a few days later to fix it. Now the noise is gone, but the image on the TV is much darker than before, even after adjusting the settings.Bottom line: Due to the factory defect I would not recommend this TV to anybody. If I could have a redo I would pick a different model.
After weeks of waiting, I finally got my hands on an Ipod Shuffle. And I adore it. No LCD screen? Who cares.1) If you haven't been living under a rock, you must know beforehand that the shuffle has no screen, so no need to complain when you look down and see nothing but white shining back at you! Most people put songs they know/like onto their playlist, so the lack of LCD isn't such a big deal. If you're looking for something with a screen, I don't know why you'd even consider buying the shuffle.2) For those who bypass the worry of not having a screen: Apple sells the "Life is random" deal hard, but maybe you all don't enjoy constant randomness. I find the "nonshuffle" and "shuffle" to be fantastic at wiggling around to a set of songs I'd like to hear at the moment. (Beware: may take some patience, but out of 250 songs, which is enough for me, it only takes a couple of clicks.) When initially setting up my Shuffle playlist, I placed my songs in alphabetical order by author and grouped them all together. Simple enough. So when you put them onto the ipod, you know that songs by the same artist are together. (Note: if you typically like one song from each of your favorite artists, my method doesn't work. Sorry) Once that is done, say you're shuffling and feel like listening to only (insert band here). Find one of their songs, switch off shuffle mode and enjoy (insert band here) heaven. I said you have to be patient, but when dealing with fine things, patience is a must.3) Who can resist the sleek look? Tell me! I couldn't. Call me a sucker but I have a weak spot for those beautiful Ipods.So... yes you can find a similar product cheaper, I'm not going to lie. 1GB, that's nothing you might say, but I can't even name 10,000 songs, so 1GB is just enough for me, and maybe for you too. I've heard that the shuffle is great for people who exercise. I wouldn't know, you can ask someone who exercises. The shuffle also functions as a USB storage thing (you know what I'm talking about) that can hold files. Most laptops don't have A:/ drives anymore and a lot of people go out and buy those USB storage things to save or back-up files for around $50, give or take.Function over form? Point is, the shuffle works and looks great. Sound quality is as good as a regular ipod and it just slides into your pocket. Say that the Ipod is "over-priced"? Buy a CD player then.*Edit: woah, I just saw the guy's review above me. Apple really screwed over people who just bought an ipod recently. Good going Jobs... Anyway, I guess the mini is now only $50 more, not bad.
I read all the reviews, then decided I couldn't beat the price. After 4 hours installing it,(including 1 1/2 hours on hold/speaking with tech support) it finally became operational. My problem was I had an old paperport program from my previous Brother printer that needed uninstalling. Since then it has been surprisingly nice. It does everything I ask it to do. It is quiet, compact, and has great print. Tonight I printed a photo and it was great. A hint about faxing - use super fine. So far (1 week out)it has been wonderful.
What operating systems cannot be used?Macintosh OS X or OS 9UNIX64-bit operating systems(from the Netgear support website.)
I bought this for my daughter 2 years ago, for Christmas when it first came out. Originally I would say I was very impressed with the product as an MP3 player, but the website had some issues. I think the website has improved, and the MP3 player has survived well, although the headphones have been replaced (more for lost earbuds/pieces and bad fit than anything). It has even made it through a 2 year old little brothers constant "borrowing."
If you're not sure if this is the right part for your computer, check Viking's Memory Configurator at www.vikingcomponents.com. As other reviewers have noted, I found this item will also fit the iMac 17" 1GHz. It is also specified for the iBook G4 800MHz - 1Ghz models.I purchased this memory here for less than half of what the Apple Store asks for their 512MB memory upgrade for my PowerBook and about 30% cheaper than I could find this same Viking part from any other vendor. Six days (including a weekend) and 1800 miles, by ground, later and I had installed the component without a hitch(per the instructions in my computer's Getting Started booklet). It came well packaged for the trip.So far, everything is good. The PowerBook is much snappier now and seems to disk cache noticeably less.
I purchased this for my son. After downloading software, he was not able to transfer music from Media Player. He was told to change something in the registry so the USB port could communicate. First of all my other son has an apple I-pod so we knew the port was fine. Secondly I spoke to my brother who has lived in Silcon Valley and has worked in the computer industry for over 30 years, he said you never should change anything in the registry in windows XP. Creative does not have a toll free number to call and it takes 24-48 hours to receive an E-mail response from them. This is nonsense.
This cartridge can also be used with the Z31, Z42, Z43 Z51, Z52 and Z53
I had purchased the Samsung HP-S4253 Plasma TV and eventually chose this theater system for it. I was replacing my 2-channel Paradigm speaker system and didn't want to spend a lot of money. I was always leary of HTiB systems, but after the good reviews I tried this Samsung. I set up the system as the instructions said except that I used 14 guage speaker wire instead of the very thin wire included in the box. The included wire is so thin I just couldn't imagine not getting power or signal loss. Before reviewing the theater system I would like to say the two Samsung products compliment each other perfectly. Each use the same blue color lights on their front panels. Each remote control looks very similar and the theater remote controls the TV without further programming. I don't know if it's a quality of the HDMI signal, but when I just turn off the TV the sound is cut as well. The theater system is still on, but it somehow knows to cut the sound. I have an HD DVR from the cable company. I have an HDMI cable going from the cable box to the theater and then from the theater to the TV. That's it, two cables do it all.Right out of the box the sound was not dissappointing. First you have to set up the speaker options. Since the audio and video are digitally processed there is sometimes a delay where the video is lagging behind the audio. By default it was set at 50 ms and I found good sync at that setting.Now ideally the front, center and rear speakers should be the same distance from the listener. My room doesn't allow this so further setup is required. The instructions have you measure the distance from the your listening position to the front sides, to the center and to the rears. You then set delays so the sound reaches you at the same time. I had to delay my center speaker by 1 ms and the rears by 6 ms.You have the option to increase or decrease the sound volume in each speaker. I found the default settings good except the sub. I personally felt there was too much bass for my normal viewing so I turned it down a couple of notches. I read some people having to turn of the rear speakers all the way. You have to realize that you will not always hear sound from them. The source has to be encoded to take advantage of them and some programming doesn't. Even when watching 5.1 movies or shows the sound from the rears will not always be that noticeable. Most of the dialog comes from the center. You hear more subtle sound from the rears and I don't believe they should be too loud. I have to wonder if people who have to turn up the rears have that problem because of the very thin wire included with the system.You can also adjust the Dynamic Range Compression. It balances the range between the loudest and quietist sounds. Normally you may have to turn up the volume to hear all the quiet nuances in the sound, but you can make it so all is at the same level so you can hear more at lower volumes, like when people are trying to sleep. This may be another reason people turn up their rears--they aren't listening to the movie loud enough.There are lots of settings and profiles to adjust the Dolby Pro Logic, but I can't adjust them when listening to DVDs or HDMI input. The adjustments are only for sources that use 2 channel sound, like the radio. The Dolby Pro Logic allows you to use all speakers when listening to a source recorded in only 2 channels.The system comes with an FM antenna. I read some people complaining about the radio. In my experience the radio that is included in receivers is usually not that good. I have to say that when compared to my other systems this radio sounded pretty good. There are lots of options to change the Dolby modes and effects.The audio and video both are supplied via the HDMI cable. This unit automatically removes the audio from the signal sent to your TV. There is a button on the remote to re-route the audio from the Samsung speakers to the TV. I don't believe you can have sound coming out both at the same time while using HDMI. Then again, I don't believe you should. I actually like this feature because if it didn't remove the audio I would have to manually turn down the TV sound all the way every time I wanted to use the theater speakers. I could mute, but it says "mute" on screen. The Samsung TV I have actually has an option to turn off the audio as well. When it comes down to it, the theater speakers sound way better than the TV speakers in every situation I've tried so far so, for me, this feature is a plus.I've only had one problem. Sometimes when going from one source (DVD or radio, etc.) to HDMI in (cable box) the audio does not come through. Only a fast clicking staticky sound, like what it sounds like to scan through radio channels quickly. I can see the cable box image fine, but there is some hiccup when it tries to process the audio. The only fix is to change channels on the cable box. I then hear a couple of seconds of audio from the previous channel and then it switches and works correctly. I can then go back to the first channel. I called Samsung's 800 number to see what they said. If you need to call them choose the "TV" option to get to the theater support. Within 10 minutes I was talking to tier 2 technical support. Using my serial number he said the unit was manufactured in Jan 07 and had the most updated revisions. My cable box is brand new as well. Unfortunately he could not give me a solution to the problem besides sending it back for a replacement. The thing is I don't know if it's the cable box or the theater system. I have experienced another quirk. I've seen it not immediately sence the HDMI signal when first switching to that mode. I personally feel that HDMI is a pretty new technology and every componant may not cooperate with each other perfectly. I've experienced other short-term quirks with individual cable channels involving the audio encoding. Yesterday I found one HD channel that sounded like an echo. Only one channel. Then I heard a loud tone and it was fixed. My impression is that my theater is functioning to the best of it's designed ability. There seems to be some variation in the digital audio that my cable box supplies it. I will not be sending this unit back. These problems and the thin speaker wire is why I had to knock off a star. Even if I have to put up with the channel-changing fix, it is not enough or frequent enough of a problem for me to send anything back.Some have complained about the mp3 player being slow to change tracks, etc. Personally, every mp3 player that accesses the songs off an optical disc seems slow to me. I think it's an inherent flaw, not necessarily a flaw unique to this system. I was glad to see it displaying track titles on the screen. My other DVD player simples plays the audio without showing the name of what is playing.As far as the DVD player functionality, I've had no problems. I've noticed no static or visual problems with the image it sends to the TV. The DVD tray is quiet and operates smoothly. It has all the features you would expect from a modern DVD player like various speeds for fast forward and rewind and even different speeds for slow-motion going forward and reverse. It has a step feature for frame-by-frame viewing. After a moment of having a movie paused it goes to a screen saver. In stop mode the unit turns itself off after about 20 minutes to save power.Other impressions:I like the look of the speakers and player. The center channel fits perfectly on the front part of the base of my Samsung TV without blocking the IR port or power button. The tall-boy speakers are convertible. You can remove the bottom half to have a "short-boy" speaker or only use the top part and mount it to the wall. The player does seem a little big, maybe 3-5 inches deeper than one might expect. You have to remember that has to hold a 5-disc tray inside. This size was not an inconvience for me. I was a little worried about the passive subwoofer (not internally powered), but what do you want for $400! That said the bass does sound good. It won't break the windows, but more than enough for me. I was worred that I would hear the bass distort at louder volumes (due to being underpowered with an inferior amplifier), but this didn't happen. Don't be surprised if you turn up the sub level in settings and have it distort at high volumes though. The system is able to get pretty loud. I was impressed that I didn't detect much sound quality loss when really cranking it. Although you can't turn it up to ear-bleeding levels, I personally could only handle full volume for a couple of minutes. I believe it is loud enough for 99% of people. It can go to a level of 50 and I am commonly listening at levels around 15-25. I like the quick-play buttons on the front of the unit. There is a USB port and headphone jack right on the front as well. There are bright blue LEDs in the unit's power button and volume dial. They can be turned off and the display dimmed with a single button push on the remote. The only other minor annoyance was that you have to go to the DVD player's stop mode to access the settings menu. Once you have things set to what you want, you probably won't be going there much anyway. The front of the player has a little display of the 6 speakers. It knows the encoding of the audio source and displays the speakers being utilized at the time. For example, when listening to the radio on stereo mode it displays the front, center and sub. Switch from stereo mode to 5.1 matrix and it shows all 6 speakers. Next to that picutre is a little image of the DVD tray. Each DVD tray position has a number and the number being played flashes.There are many more options and features. I only talked about the features and options I've personally used. Overall I'm really happy about this purchase. Very good value at $400. I have friends who have purchased good-sounding budget surround-sound systems for the same price, but they didn't have a DVD player, let alone a 5-disc player that works well. One more thing. If you are like me, you no longer use the VCR. All I have for componants is this unit (DVD player and receiver commbined) and my cable box. This makes my wife happy (I said she can pick the TV stand/media center) because having only two theater componants opens up more design possibilites. I have to belive that unless you are going to spend thousands on an expert system, this system will be more than adequate and at a very good price.
This product is very well designed and is of excellent quality. For the money I spent ($21), I assumed I was going to get something that was used or 'irregular', but that was not the case. It has five different sized compartments, the larger of which is adequately padded to store your camera. Just so you get an idea of the size of the large compartment: I was able to fit (20)AA batteries, (1) Canon camera SX100IS, (1) Casio camera EXS800O, my cell phone, car keys, Ipod, sunglasses with the case and still had space for a bit more. Not to mention the other smaller compartments where I kept the memory cards, maps, money etc. Zippers are not flimsy or plastic, and the hinges for the neck strap are very solid. Not sure if it's waterproof, yet. This is not a small bag you can hang from you belt, think of it like a mini-backpack. Hope I helped!
These were a great value. They have really good reception even in downtown. A perfect choice for emercency communication. I havent tried to see just how far they will really work but I live 2 miles from my business and got great reception even in a downtown environment. Cant wait to try them out camping this summer!
Well I am kind of shocked to read the other review, because I had the total opposite experience with this product. This is the best DVD player VALUE/PERFORMANCE ratio that you can buy. Well if it gets droped a few times on the way when you ordered online, I am sure that it will NOT improve performances.
Useless, considering it's 3 times more expensive than competing products, you'd expect it to have more flexibility. I have an A/V unit that needs to be upgraded via the RS-232 serial port -- it has the same extruding bolts on each side of the interface. Thanks to that, this product, which could have worked perfectly, is now blocked by this useless piece of non-removable metal! It's even soldered in. I don't understand how manufacturer's don't have a bit more foresight in a mass produced product. How dissappointing!
The Recorder records with very good clarity. I carry it to my music class and is the perfect way to record all music sessions. I highly recommend this item.
I bought this lamp at Home Depot and after using it a couple of days the "turn off" feature stopped working (it is supposed to turn on/off by touching the metal base). The only way to turn it on or off now is with a wall switch.Beware!
It works great and the price is competitive. The order arrives on time.
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.
We got this TV last summer and were quite happy watching hi-def cable program (1080i) and up-converted DVD movies. Now we finally have a blu-ray player, and Wow! the picture quality is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Color is rich yet very natural feel to it; the picture has true lifelike quality. We noticed motion blur on 1080i cable programs or up converted DVD movies, however with hi-def blu-ray there is no visible motion blur for our eyes. Most people who own this TV already know how great this set is, but you will truly appreciate this TV once you've seen true hi-def movies (1080p 24frame Blu-ray or HD DVD) on this TV screen. It really shines!
The Nexstar 60GT is a very good scope for the money you get it complete with tripod, eyepieces, and of course the Telescope. It takes very little time to assemble only about Ten minuets. When I first used the scope I aimed it at the moon, the views were wonderful, if you focus the scope very well you can actualy see the meteroites inside the craters. After I was done looking at the moon I told the scope to goto Venus. Venus was in its almost half phase and was visible on the High Power eyepice and when focused properly. This telescope is very well constructed and the &quot;go-to&quot; feature is as easy as 123.
Warning!!! Do Not Buy This Product!!! Expiration Date Too Close!!!! ( 2 months for 4 cartridges) And you will lose too much money to justify sending it back to them!!!
look around there are a lot of mp3 cd players out there but I can't imagine one of them putting a finger on this one. Granted I've only had this a couple of days but I did two weeks of research before I came to this one. I looked at all the other players I even considered going minidisc but then I found out about this one. Honestly forget about how slim it is or how cool the remote is. For the serious listener only two things matter with portable audio how does it sound and how long will it play. well I'm very pleased with this machine on both fronts. The discharger/recharger really extends the life of rechargable batteries. As for the sound I can say that it's as good as you can get considering they are mp3.a few special notes the vbr function is great but doesn't support all vbr's yet so be carefull. it works fine with musicmatch's but cannot recognize audiocatalyst's. Which is a shame but as long as you know this your in the clear.my one suggestion apply's to all portable audio. If you can get some kind of extended warranty for it there is nothing worse than having a great device stop working and then having nothing to show for your money but a paper weight
The item arrived promptly but I'm unable to use it until the summer when I'm in a dialup only living situation.
Don't let the name Kodak fool you. They have stepped up their game in order to compete in the digital market now that film has gone the way of the dinosaur. Kodak has clearly spent the time and energy in developing a great entry level camera that is easy to use and takes fantastic photographs. I purchased this for my girlfriend and she loves it. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quality, user friendly, entry level camera that takes great pictures.
I know a few of the reviews stated that the memory sticks they got were fakes and didn't work. The one I got was the actual Sony 4 gb MS pro duo and it works perfectly in my Sony CyberShot 8.1 digital camera.
What can I say? It's a compact case for my Canon A620 and the price is great. Seems solid enough. No complaints.
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.
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 bought it for connecting my dell laptop(HDMI) to an samsung monitor(DVI). So far (one year), It still works as expected.
I have to change my review. After some trials the issue is if the output from the TV is too low they won't work well. My new flat screen has a fixed output so I almost need a pre-amp. I have to change to 3 stars which would be four but for the volume issue. The sound quality is pretty good.
So far this bag has been working great for office/college use. It can fit a laptop easily in the back slot and about 2-3 1" ring binders in the front slot. Plus it has tons of other zipper pockets and two side mesh holders.The front pouch can only really fit enough clothes for an overnight trip. You may want to consider the larger version (Elroy, I think) if you would like to fit more folders/clothes in the front slot for longer trips.It is built with high quality materials and appears that it will last for a long time (I've only had it for 2-3 months). I would recommend this to any person looking into messenger bags. I did lots of research on these bags and came across this one. It is my first messenger bag and I love it.
Though considered inferior to 1080 46" models, being only a 720, after viewing this gem's picture quality in a major department store I was sold. Now becoming harder to find I acted timely and am now enjoying HD programming in total satisfaction. Some standard channels will take a little adjusting, but the picture quality seems to be constantly improving day-after-day. And according to test results in recent issues of Consumer Reports, there isn't much difference in 720 and 1080 picture quality amongst the better brands under 50"s.You'll see the HD superiority after subscribing to it from your cable or satellite provider. And even without an upgrade in DVD players, your movies will still look noticeably sharper. A real bargain purchase.
If you need to take your hard disk drive with you all the time, this is a perfect case...since it is made of hard material, it is protected all the time... I really like it, and fits perfect for most of the hard disk drives standard size... :)
Placed a stock order on 9/20/10, and still no ship date. now product is 5% cheaper on Amazon, and i can't cancel, can't get delivery, can't print...
The cable seems a little small but it works fine. I have not encountered any problems with two of these and would purchase another if needed.
this camera is worth every bit of the money.it was up and running in less than 5 minutes.it had no software problems whatsoever..the software installed in about 4 minutes or less.on an hp 9995 with windows xp.it takes awesome pictures and they are real easy to unload into the computer.and with the easy share option its easy to share the pics online in a matter of seconds.this is a really easy camera to operate.you cannot find a better deal for the money for a 5.3 mp camera. i highly recomend this camera. ps. my camera came with the 2.0 software.so you dont have to worry about the problem described in the other reviews.hp already took care of it.
In three months, have had four Linksys routers, and three adapters due to faulty equipment. It took hours on the phone with abrasive, sarcastic tech support to figure this out. And, to add insult to injury, it's a toll call to get authorization to send this crap back. Stay away from Linksys.
Connection is very stable, haven't been disconnected yet. Speed and connection seems to be much faster compared to the output of my previous router. Easy set up, just follow the instructions of the disk that comes with it. I would recommend this item for people who are looking for a nice affordable Linksys router.
I bought these to replace smaller Infinity satellites and after their burn in, they are perfect. After upgrading to a Yamaha RX-V765 reciever, 12awg speaker wires with banana plugs, updating my front speakers with a Dayton 3-way crossover which are run by an Audiosource AMP110, all I can say is beautiful. The clarity and fullness from these speakers enhance all my music and Blu-rays. I also have the BIC DV62CLR-S center channel purchased previously which is also great for the money.
Based on other reviews on Amazon, I bought this adapter so I could download the workout data from my Polar RS400 watch. My machine is a Windows XP box, which needed a driver from the mini CD that came with the device. My only complaint there is that there are drivers for ~50 different devices on that CD, so you have to know which specific chip is in the adapter in order to install the correct driver (this information is on the packaging).The driver installed painlessly afterwards, and Polar's ProTrainer v5 software immediately knew to use the adapter to communicate with the watch. The only grief there was figuring out that the big, clear red button at the bottom of the watch screen is not actually where the IR port is located -- the port is at the top of the watch. Once I got that straight, the Polar software and the watch communicated flawlessly.HUGE savings over the ~$50-$60 Polar wants for their branded IRDA adapter, and this thing worked perfectly. Big win.
I have an HP sport backpack and it looks nothing like this. This one doesn't appear to have the same features of the one I have. The one I have is great and I was looking to get another but I want that one not this.
Apex Digital has only 90 day/ 1 year warranty, poor customer support, and incompetent service people. Get an RCA instead. No 800 number, expect to wait up to i hour by phone (long distance calls add up), online support takes up to one week for response, and still, they won't fix the problem. Firmware too slow to decode copy protected region 1 dvd's, frequent pixel drop out, and frequent DAC lock-ups.
These rechargable batteries are some of the best I have owned. They last a long time, and their shelf life is good too. Great value.
Great earphones for the price. They are comfortable, decent sound quaility, and do reduce outside noise. It would be tough to get a better value for your dollar. Of course you could spend way more and get superb headphones, but I am rough on my headphones so they don't tend to last long. I have had these for a couple months and so far so good. My only con is that if the cord is allowed to sway loose it (while exercising) it creates some white noise when it hits against me. I solve that by tucking extra cord into my shirt.
Two Thumbs Up! When I tried this headset with some of classical music CDs ( DDD, ADD, AAD ) and OGG ( 500Kbps Max_Value ) files made by them ( I tested them! :-) ), it is very different from other general headsets. It expresses music and sound with more deep and sharp with very sophisticated voices; therefore, each of instruments in orchestra expresses its discrete sounds very cleary. :-) I think that it has huge value with the price. Low price with high quality sounds. :-) I'm also satisfied with the volume control in the headset, especially for the volume level. When I listen to a classical music, i turned on the volume level with 55/100%. It is too loud for me to listen a music over 60/100%. I really recommend this headset when you are especially a classical music listener. It will be excellent choice for you.
Now, let me preface this by stating that I had never owned a router prior to purchasing this one and know little to nothing about them, but total installation time for this product seriously took less than 5 minutes-if that. Like the other reviewer, my apartment is pretty small (about 600 sq ft) and the signal is phenomenal. I've only only had it running for a few hours, so my praises may be a tad premature (hopefully not)--but so far, so very good!
I bought this monitor liking the feature of the two receivers but the static is very annoying and to beable to hear threw the static I have to turn it all the way up!I WOULD NOT recommend this monitor, I would take mine back but I lost the receipt! Please don't waste your time or money!!
product doesn't work wel. we couldn't find one station that would have clear signal. we're very disappointed and wasted our money. perhaps this product might work well for people who live out in the unpopulated area with not too many radio stations.
It is a complete roller back, with excelent space to an small travel without problems, but it is so big to diary use.
I received the X10 Powermind today to control a small TV in my kitchen from the Direct TV box that I have in our family room. (I had already hooked up the cable line from the Direct TV box to this TV.)I can't think of anything to say except that you get these two pyramids, you plug them in, and they work. Really, it was that simple. I kept thinking I had to plug in other stuff, but I didn't.I'm amazed. It works perfectly. Simple.Caveat.The only thing that is sort of weird--it'll turn your other television on and off if that's served by the remote too. Haven't worked that part out, save just turning off the family room TV at the TV itself.
...says it all really. The hundreds of reviews saying "these are great headphones" are not wrong. For the price (looks like it jumped a little, was $36 a week ago), it will be difficult, maybe impossible, to find better sound.Now, there are some minor issues. First, the snugness control resets itself when you remove the headphones (the default setting works for me, fortunately). Second, the wires are rather thin, and prone to internal fraying where they enter the earpiece. My first pair lasted about 7 months of ~14 hour per day use before both sides frayed through almost simultaneously.If you've never had decent headphones before the bass may sound a bit strong at first. You will get used to it, and never want go back.
I am very pleased with this lens. Last week I took approx. 700 pictures on a trip to Iran, mainly using this lense. The IS, together with the f/2.8 makes it a very good indoor lens. I some of the museums you are not allowed to use flash; this lens is solving that problem.I believa that the softness I expire in the photos is because of my D40 camerahouse, not the lens.What I am missing:- the weather-proofing you get on the L-series- the Lens Hood should be a part of the (expensive) lens- A pouch should be a part of the (expensive) lens
If you are in the market for a simple, easy to use scanner for use at home or for light office work, this will suit you very well. Relative to its slim size, light weight, and USB power supply, the speed of this device is excellent. Obviously, bigger, more expensive scanners will be faster. But for home use, this is a great little machine. The USB support was painless for me and the lack of a bulky power supply or another AC cord is wonderful. Installed the software, connected, and scanned a photo in under 10 minutes. The quick start guide is easy to use and clearly produced. All in all, I am very pleased with the purchase. For the money, this is great little scanner.
This product is the one they have up at best buy. I wanted to show my wife I could save us money and get it here really fast. We did both. It could have been my truck but the straps that go around the driver and passenger head rest weren't really the best way to set it up. We ended up attaching it around the middle console vs around the driver and pass. seats. Works great good size for 9" screen.
i would give this mp3 player 5 stars because there were absolutly no glitches. It started fine, I could understand the user manual, it played the songs clear and absolutly no skips. perfect for working out or just listening to in a car ride. i would highly recommend this mp3 player to anyone.
Standard Micro SDHC Memory 4GB, Works well for Cellphones and other portable devices, SD adapter makes hooking it up to the computer simple and fast, no need to deal with USB cellphone to computer hookups.
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.
Li-Ion Battery for Dell Inspiron 8500, 8600 SeriesNot this exact battery--I couldn't find an option to review the battery I received for my inspiron 700m. Suffice it to say, it worked for a couple of times, then I got a message that my computer didn't recognize the battery and it would no longer recharge. It looks and fits just like original equipment, but won't charge. My old battery still works fine, just doesn't last as long as when new, so it's not my computer.
Got this for my husband 2 years ago. Worked great for 1 year then would not turn on. Sent to the Kodak recommended repair site twice and came back not working both times. I would not recommend this camera or any Kodak products. Our Kodak inkjet printer lasted 1 year and three replaced print heads - now in the pile of electronics to recycle. Service says we can get a "trade up" allowance but we certainly do not want another Kodak product. Buy a Cannon.
I really like this product. I like the removable cushion and I also like the 4 adhesives that attach to the iLap. Nice Product, good design.
I bought the high speed 1 gig duo pro memory sticks from both Sony and Sandisk. I saw no difference between the two in terms of shot to shot times or flash recovery in my H1 camera. Some photography sites said that the sandisk is faster. They measure it in terms of hundreds or sometimes thousands of a second. Who can really tell? I know my brain didn't register a difference. With that said there is really no reason to go for the higher priced Sony stick when this one will work fine.
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.
We bought this for when we take our 2 year old granddaughter to the beach with us ( a 2 hour drive). The sides are hard and nice and sturdy. The extra compartment makes it easy to take five discs with you but not much else. The straps for hooking it to the seat are just really long straps so you have to get creative to get it to hold the movie player in a functional position. We haven't been able to accomplish this yet so I just hold the player for her. I realize that they are trying to make the straps useable for many different situations and automobiles but they just don't work for us. That being said we are glad we made the purchase because we can transport the player and discs compactly with good assurance they will not be broken.
I've recently decided to take up photography as a serious hobby. The Nikon D40 is the perfect starter camera. It's lightweight, easy to use and takes great pictures. I love it.
Each outlet is labeled which helps in identifying your device when needing to change or move it. We have had this since 2008 and we have gone through thunder storms, power outages, etc... and we have not had any issues with our electronic devices.
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.
Convenient. Great software. We have 7 between 2 homes to organize our DVD's. 500+ DVD boxes take up a lot of space, Discgear Selector doesn't!!!
This adapter was great for the first few months but about 2months ago I had to begin adjusting it's orientation for the computer to register the charge. Now it doesn't work at all (lasted from July through March). It also has a tendency to get very hot. I will not be buying this one again.
Got it the first of June and went bad in two months! plain and simple you get what you pay for! when ever i plugged it in the light would stay red and pc/laptop would not read the drive. i tested the drive and it was fine. i'm going to try another enclosure and review. good luck if you buy it, i mean its cheap so you probably get your moneys worth!
I've never owned a HDD MP3 Player before. But I have played with clients and friends. So I know a little about the features and cool factors that each one has. Creative makes a really cool box - easy, feature rich, and not too pricy. But I didn't buy the Zen because it seems to me that they're always changing. iPod - awesome product but cost too much for so little. Don't get me wrong - apple offers a lot but not enough to justify the bejamins you have to fork over for it. After much research I stumbled on the iHP! WOW! I purchased it and I love it! The inline remote, case (a little cumbersome - but came w/ can't complain), 40 GBs, flashware upgradeable, long batt life, slick exterior, multi-equalizer settings, and multi-codec! I would recomend this little bugger to anyone and everyone who has more than 3000 mp3s. For those with less, go with the 20 GB model. Either way the $$$ is worth it! Shop around though - don't buy direct - find someone that's reliable and priced well. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!!! Oh, and for those who said that it has a learning curve, learn how to use a computer because this thing was cake to learn.
This has got to be one of the most awesome remotes ever! Not only does it work very well with the Xbox 360, but it works seamlessly with all of my components. It has replaced 4 remotes, which all would operate some or most of my components, but not all like this one does and with just 2 button pushes. The first button push is to select the Activity "Watch TV", "Xbox", "Watch a DVD", etc. and then the actual selection itself. It makes all the necessary menu choices from my TV to Component 1 (Xbox setting), turns off my satellite, turns on my stereo for volume and then turns on the Xbox itself. It will turn off/on components as needed for the different combinations, in one button push. It also works very well with my DirectTV HD satellite box, which has always been a problem finding a remote that would work well with it, besides the original remote it came with. I am truly impressed with this remote!
I loved my Zune for almost a year until recently they updated their software. The new software is full of bugs and not user friendly at all. I hope Microsoft catches on and realized that the new software will be the downfall of the Zune. I want to get an Ipod now and think I will. Going from the old software which was great to the new software is not something you can get used to without feeling rage and anger toward the creators of the new software. Save yourself some aggravation and get an Ipod.
I've used a lot of different CD burners and several different CD-burner software packages. I use this Iomega CD-RW drive in my home computer and it works fine. There are a few cheap brands of CDs that it does not burn reliably, and occaisionally the CD burn software flakes out and requires rebooting, but frankly most mid-range CD burners I use have these same problems. I wouldn't buy it for a business that required frequent burning, but it is fine for my home use. I've used it under Win2000 for a while now.
First, I did not buy this product off the bat. I went with a Netgear MR314. I work on computers all day, and my job involves troubleshooting, so I am not a dummy. But the Netgear product was a pain to set up and never worked right in connecting to my wirelessly enabled laptop. I traded it for this Microsoft product based on word of mouth and whoa! It was remarkably easy. First, the setup program is very helpful, and they even make setting up an encrypted network about as easy as possible. Also, the Microsoft manual is better and gives you info on how to network printers and share folders, which the other product did not address at all. I have a troublefree connection now.If you have a choice of buying another brand's wireless router/firewall cheaper, please keep in mind that part of the price of the Microsoft unit is the ease of installation, and in my personal experience, paying an extra ten dollars or so would have saved me a whole week of hassle!
I was really looking forward to getting these headphones. The IPOD standard cans are ok but lacking in bass, and from the reviews here I thought these would do the trick.No such luck... The bass is ok as long as you push them in hard enough (I'm not sure what my doc would say about that), but there is FAR too much trebble for comfort, and where's the mid range gone???OK I listen to a lot of acapella vocal stuff which is pretty testing, and maybe it's not so obvious when listening to Red Hot Chilli Peppers. However I think this is a seriously flawed product.
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.
I've had this router for about a month now. It was so easy to hook up. I was worried before I started hooking it up that it would be a hassle because I get easily frustrateed with hooking computers up to stuff and I expected it to take at least an hour. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it took just 5 minutes. I have a basic desktop PC hooked up to it and it works great. I also use a Asus Eee netbook that gets the internet through it. It has a strong, secure signal. I've not had any problems with it or problems accessing the internet with it. I have a small apartment so I have no idea how well it would perform in a large house, but I bet it should be ok. No regrets, I would buy again.
I am not tech savy- I needed replacement ear buds for my Ipod- I ordered the following ear buds but was unaware the jack was not compatible with my Ipod- I only have one female access- the price was great but I ended up with something I can not use. Postage is more than what I paid for the buds- live and learn.
THIS IS NOT A SERIAL ATA HARD DRIVE SOMEONE MESSED UP IF U WANT A SERIAL ATA HARD DRIVE DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!i bought this and now i have to wait for the replacement hard drive to come....after haveing to wait 3 days for this onei would rate this 0 stars but u cant....
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.
I bought this printer in March 2003, after doing much research. I was prepared to spend about $200-300 to get a decent photo printer, this one seemed to have rave reviews and I found it on sale. At first, it worked beautifully. Then I started to notice skin tones looking a bit odd...next there were streaks in the photos, and no amount of adjusting seemed to change that. Next, I went to print a document and the print quality was just terrible. Cleaned the print nozzles, went through tech support--only to find out that I needed a new print head, which is going to cost me about $70. I think this is ridiculous considering the age of the printer, I had a CHEAP Lexmark before this that lasted me about 3 years. I never did have a problem with it, but I gave it away after I bought this one, only because the ink cartridges were so expensive. I should have kept it!!! At least I'd still be able to print documents!I will not be buying another Canon printer. I'm buying an Epson, like I should have bought in the first place.
Cable does not transmit usable video or audio. Cable arrived visually undamaged but video is scrambled and no audio. Too long a cable??
Yo lo tengo bajo Win2000Pro y los drivers funcionan muy bien, pero creo que es mejor actualizar el VideoWave III que trae a la version V. Adaptec vende desde 2004 la VII.Buena calidad de captura. Excelente.
Update:My 1 year warrantee ran out 2 months ago. Scanner started to cause vertical black lines to appear on one side. There was probably dust or something on the scanner lens. I cleaned the external glass but it was no help. Since I was beyond the warrantee Samsung referred me to a service center nearby. Just for the hell of it I decided to pick up the printer and jump up and down, hoping to dislodge whatever was causing the blockage. It worked!I had a problem like this with an old scanner and all I had to do was take off the outer glass and clean the scanner lens. But ... jumping up and down worked just as well.Original review:Have had the machine for a year. During that time I used up the included toner cartridge and much of a replacement cartridge, with about 3400 total pages (according to the printer).It's given me no trouble at all. Print quality is fine (I'm a home user but I would not hesitate to use this as a small office machine).Downsides are minor for me, but may not be for others:1. It's relatively loud. I have it set to go into sleep mode almost immediately so it doesn't make any noise in between printing. But it makes a warm up whoosing sound before it prints and the printing itself is relatively noisy.2. It's not a network scanner. It can only scan to a computer that is connected via usb.Other than that I really can't say a negative thing about it.Set up is easy, either via the on-board lcd or even better, via a web interface over the network. My advice - give it a network address asap via the lcd. Then enter the address as a url in your PC's browser and you can access all the other settings over an easy to use web page.Have had no problems at all with the scanner, the automatic document feeder or manual feeder. The included software is rudimentary but is simple and works fine.One aesthetic issue: The Amazon product image makes it look like the paper tray is a draw. It is not. It's a fixed tray that protrudes a few inches in front of the printer when the tray contains paper. The protruding portion is covered by an opaque plastic cover. When the paper tray is empty, the front part is hinged so it can be lifted to be flush with the printer (as in the image). This is both a positive and negative. When open, it takes up a little more desk space. But the paper is always in view so you easily tell if you are running low. Personally I never lift up the tray.
I tried these in comparison to beats based off bass alone and these slaughtered (but that is bass only) these headphones beats bass seem like it has none it's like your ears get a vibrating masage I also like the fact that it only needs one battery for the quallity of bass is incridible
The PortaPro is probably the best you can get for your money. Amazing quality for such a cheap price. There's a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty; you only pay about six dollars for shipping and they replace your headset.
I work technical support for a DSL Internet service Provider. The *only* manufacturer of Ethernet cards that we consistently have a problem with is Linksys. Avoid them. Their router seems to be okay, but the cards are terrible.
In general I have been satisfied with almost every item that I have bought from you Plus sometimes you give me the choice of buying some items used.
I love having a 256 mb card. It is so nice to be able to take as many pictures as I want. With good quality pictures, my card will hold over 300 pictures, and it's only a third of the way full right now. Good card for a good price. I'd recommend.
The cords always seemed stiff. The wires broke inside the cords at the strain relief after six months. Almost any removal of the phones causes them to reset to the tightest fitting. Good sound, but generally poor design.
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.
This is a great product. Works well. Really enjoying it. The size is convenient to carry with you or leave plugged in at home.
For the price, its a great deal! 100$ for a 1.5GB HD! Actually, you really only get 1.31gb but still. It accepts ID3 tags from your music and automatically organizes it for you. Just make sure your ID3tags are v2.4 or they wont be recognized. It has no internal speaker so the only playback for the music/voice rec is through headphones or something. Its pretty light, not too big, fits nicely in your hand, and it looks slick. Overall, great product!
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.
Clip fits ESCORT battery operated radar/laser detector and stays fastened. slides onto sun visor without weighing it down. Release is via a button on the top of the detector (mine is the battery operated). Keeps detector out of view but still provides a LOS (line-of-sight)scan of the road for the detector. If you have a radar detector powered via your cigarette lighter or some other auxillary power in your vehicle, this may not work for you as the cable from the detector will more than likely obscure part of your view of the road. Otherwise, this is a useful piece of equipment for keeping your detector out of the view of prying eyes of law authorities when using it in areas where it may not be lawful to use in. I travel through DC all the time with my radar detector and it has not been noticed due to the clip that secures it to the visor.
Mine worked fine for the first month, but then quit working. It won't take a charge at all. When I try plugging it into the USB connector, nothing happens. The battery is dead and I cannot turn it on, and the computer doesn't recognize it. I have 3 computers and tried connecting it to each of them with the same results. It's a worthless piece of junk now. I wish I had purchased a different brand.
Quality product. Everyone should read up on reviews of what to buy, but this is a good filter. Says it will minimize hazing.
This is a great cleaner and the MicroFiber cloth is awesome. I use this product on a Dell E196FP and an HP w19e monitor and my Kensington Screen Protector.
dymo tapes were well packaged and delivered before stipulated, so i gotta say amazon's service this time was flawless and outstanding! thanks
I boughtCisco-Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterback in 2006.I still have it to this day and currently my parents are using in their home.Considering all the improvements in technology the fact that this router still works without a problem 6 years later with constant use. i'm impressed and couldn't be happier.
This product works very well for me. I used three of them chained together to extend my usb webcam to overlook my parking area at my place of business and it works flawlessly. Kind of expensive is why I didn't give it a 5 star rating.
I was a skeptic when HP came out with their line of cameras, but since I work in electronic retail I got a chance to play with it (and all other cameras) before choosing to buy it. Here's my list of reasons why I purchased it over other cameras:- 5.3 megapixel- 21x total zoom- Automatic controls- Video recording up to 90 seconds- Consecutive shooting- Pentax Lens- Price was lower compared to most other 5.0 megapixel camerasTo me, these were a lot of features for the price. Better zoom than most, if I need to get in close on a subject (of course optical is better than digital, but you will be spending quite a bit more for a camera with a higher optical zoom. Best suited for &quot;professional&quot; photographers). I can take video for longer bursts compared to most cameras (which are 15-30 seconds). I have the options for manual controls. On top of that, it has automatic settings, easy to use and navigate (simple layout, not too many buttons to confuse people, menu system is self-explanatory and easy), great color accuracy (though sometimes it's slightly muted) and can record audio clips for pictures. You can change the camera setting to &quot;removeable drive&quot; so you can put the pictures back on the camera.Of course there are always cons, but only a few consistent ones. It does have a shutter delay, but all cameras do (prime the focus to get around it. Works with all cameras). It's a little slow to save pictures, but if you press the shutter within 1 sec of the last picture, you'll take another (the consecutive shooting feature). Keep in mind that this is a 5mp camera so larger files will take a little more time to save. It has only a few auto-modes, the macro shooting doesn't work well, the flash is excellent up to about 10ft only, and your choice of file size is either 5 or 1 megapixel (but the 1 megapixel pictures are quite good too). It's true that this camera loves batteries, but I can fill up 128mb card with 5mp pictures and video on one pair of rechargeable (anything else will get drained VERY FAST) AA and still have some juice left. People who use the LCD screen like a CRUTCH will have less battery power. LCD screens in general don't show well when used outdoors. I don't understand people who try to use it when it won't work well at all, or who even complain about it (and not just on cameras). Slow startup time? I'm not picky about the difference between 2 and 5 seconds. Bad video? It's a CAMERA, not a camcorder.Reviews that complain about the printing, connectivity, card-errors, software, etc. either got a lemon, didn't do something, have pc issues (I have lots of customers with pc issues on a weekly basis) which can interfere, or had expectations past what the camera can do. Otherwise HP's software for their products is the best for ease of use and compatibility. If you're looking for a &quot;professional&quot; camera, this may not be it and you might want to spend a little more in a different brand. But for most people who aren't &quot;professional&quot; photographers, then this is a spectacular buy. If I had to choose a different camera instead of this HP, it would probably be either a Canon or a Sony, since they have some great cameras. Probably a Canon though, since I like the manual controls and since I don't prefer the shape of most Sony DSCP cameras.
Those debating whether or not to buy KLEARSCREEN iKlear Travel Cleaner Singles, think again. Upon using these packets, my iPod Touch has NEVER BEEN THIS CLEAN (except the day I bought it brand new). The Wipes are better than the spray --- in case your still deciding. Easy to use --- and very effective.
Does what it says, if you have factory amps make sure you tie it into the speaker/radio wires and not the speaker/amp wires.
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.
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.
This is an excellent product, and more cost efficient when purchesd from amazon online. The vendor was quick to ship and it was an excellent experience. If there were more than 5 stars I would rate the whole tranaction higher.
The product is wonderful! The price was great, too. The box was a little bit manhandled, but I never planned on giving this as a gift. All in all, I feel like I got a great deal.
Exactly what I was looking for. Works like a champ. Takes up little space beside my tower and looks slick.
The first thing that you'll do when you see this thing is wonder how the manufacturer could pack 64MB of space on something so small. It's literally no thicker than a toothpick, and it's not very large in surface area either. Don't be fooled by the picture which gives the appearance of a floppy disk - it's much smaller. But besides just the physical properties, this product is amazing. Of course, you can write and rewrite to the card, which is definitely needed. I use mine with my Rio 500 and it works flawlessly, and writes quickly as well.There really are no downsides, except that the disk is extremely fragile and the price is insane. But, if it's in your budget, go for it.If you have any use for extra memory in your mp3 player or digital camera and it accepts smartmedia, consider it, because it truly is an amazing way to get more out of your device. I highly recommend this product. You won't believe how easy it is until you use it, and you'll always be amazed by its size.
I bought this battery to have around as a spare. I have used it many times when the other battery has been discharged. I simply instll it, then take more pictures! It fits perfectly in the camera, and seems to last about as well as the original. I am very pleased thus far, having used it over 6 years. A sure winner!!
I bought these to keep next to the window to spot hawks, moose, bears at our house in CO. You can see a lot from a long distance. I think I'll have to buy a few more pairs to keep everyone happy during Moosefest '13. They are also great for spying on the posh fishermen from the private club that keeps us off the river at the bottom of our lot. The magnification is so strong I can count the individual hair plugs on their balding heads.
I run Ubuntu 10.10 on an HP Mini 100 netbook. The HP Mini 110 has no COM ports but it has a few USB ports. I am happy to report that the Keyspan device works out of the box with Ubuntu. I literally opened the package, plugged it in to a USB port and the com port showed up automatically at /dev/ttyUSB0. I am very pleased with the KeySpan and may buy a couple more.
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 don't feel like enough people have been reading and feedbacking my reviews. can somebody please check out my page and read my reviews. see if there's anything that interests you. PLZ and Tank U!
I was wondering how this canera would look being it said it was used. But when we got it, it was in NEW condition. And works great. Just what we wanted.... thanx
Works for almost everything of mine. I wish it had more functions. I love to just have one remote to carry around and work all my electronics. Less batteries to replace :)
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
This unit works fairly well. I can tell you that the radio feature of it does not seem to work as well as a regular FRS radio. I was in a situation where I was standing right next to someone with a regular radio and they were picking people up that I could not hear. My communication abilities were not as good as the rest of our group. They were trying to talk to me several times and I never heard them. I am not sure if this radio just doesn't have the transmit strength of a regular FRS radio. I am also not sure if it possibly has a higher squelch threshold which would cause it to not hear as well as other radios.Overall it is not a bad product. I will be interested to see version 2 of it. It think they will fix some of the minor issues that it has.
Very handy and very little, but does the job just fine. The price on this item was very reasonable also.
I thought you could. The blank thing has a snap door that refused to snap properly and I ended up with a shattered CD because a part of the skip doctor hit the CD in the right place to shatter it. THE DISK WAS NOT REPLACEABLE.Needless to say I am not happy. Do not use on anything you want to keep. Now I am going to have the devil to pay to find an old software program that works perfectly and no one sells anymore because of the non working improved model.Toss skip doctor in the garbage or demand your money back and be safe.
Got this from eForCity. Worked Perfect. It came in a simple plastic bag. I have a Pansonic 46 Plasma C2 i believe to a HTIB Samsung HT c5500 . It fit perfectly. It clicks into both of them so u know its correctly connected. It does as states and works. With these optical cables theres two things either it works it does not. a 300 vs a 2 dollar one is no diffrence. If you got the cash buy what pleases you. But as far as this comment, I give it five stars, and would recommend it to my friends.
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.
Obviously, I got the dud of the bunch - I tried installing it with a Mac, and was told by a whispering tech support lady that it couldn't be done with OS 9.2. Fine, so I upgraded the machine it was to be hooked to - still no dice. The second time, the help line was busy. The website support was useless too. So in a fit of desperation (and $30 later after buying an ethernet switch to do the job this thing was supposed to do) I put it on the lone PC in the network - ran the CD-ROM- and it failed at the last step - repeatedly. Again, tech support was on vacation when I called in.On the bright side, my compliments to Amazon for taking this lemon's return. At least they understand what customer customer service!
These are very comfortable to wear for long periods, unlike the Koss headphones that I just replaced. One thing that I like about them is that the cord is not coiled, so it's not constantly catching on things. The sound compares very favorably to my only other pair of headphones (high quality Sony ear-buds), but compared to computer speakers with a sub-woofer, I don't hear the full impact of the bass from either pair of headphones. I think that's just an effect of the sub-woofer, though. The sound is very well balanced. Overall I'm very pleased with the comfort and sound of these headphones.
This antenna seems well constructed and easy to assemble. It's very compact and will easily fit in an attic and works well this way if the stations are in the same direction and not too distant. I'm having no problem receiving my local stations which are about 12 miles away.
I wanted to get a Compact Flash card reader for my Mac and I wanted it to be firewire, for those who have not used firewire, or doubt its worth, you must see it to believe it. The firewire connection is ridiculously fast for loading pictures onto my computer. (Google &quot;firewire vs usb&quot; for a comparison)I have an older G4 desktop mac and the plugs are in behind the tower, other Macs have more readily accessible firewire outlets. Having to move the computer is a minor annoyance, but nothing big.Once correctly connected the card reader pops up on the desktop as a small disk icon, open it and there is a folder with all of the pictures taken with my camera. Copying the pictures takes a few seconds max, compared to many minutes for a similar USB device.One small complaint I have is the plug-n-play aspect of this device, sometimes after connecting, it will not appear on the desktop, a quick un-plug and re-connect solves this problem.Also, you have to be very very careful inserting the cards, as other reviewers have noted the small metal connectors are delicate, but if you treat it nicely it will work just fine.Pros: Quick for transferring files, makes USB look like a snail. Works seamlessly with my CF cards full of digi-cam pics.Cons: awkward plug-n-play, sometimes have to re-connect.
With both a Olympus 64MB card and now a SanDisk 128MB card there's no fear of ever running out of media space even when traveling. The 64MB will handle 128 HQ shots (high def.), 665 SQ shots (standard def.) on my Olympus D-490 Zoom (2.1 Megapixel). The SanDisk 128MB Smart Media card twice as many. SHQ (Super-high quality) slows things down a bit.The Olympus card started acting up a week ago: It would only hold 23 standard shots. Two calls to Tech support did not reveal a high degree of service and I learned they do not warrant the card. Fortunately reformating fixed the problem.
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.
The price obviously was fairly convincing, however, upon receipt, the display surface looked as though it were a very used product. It lead us to be believe that maybe we had received a refurbished unit. Additionally, the picture was distorted over half of the viewing area to the point where once you try to adust it, it equally distorts the other half of the picture. I also expected a much brighter picture with Plasma as I've seen with other units I've seen in stores, however, even with it brightness maxed out, it was only 50% as bright as those on display in stores. Tech support was of very little help to us to solve any of the problems we exprienced. However, the begged and pleaded with us not to return it as it that's all they've been dealing with-obviously a trend with this company. There was just too many serious issues with this product to accept and it has since been returned. We purchased a 30inch LCD-TV which draws a lot less power and has a much brighter picture.
This is a wonderful travel companion. All the information we need is contained in this mini laptop. We can check email and surf the web comfortably from cafes, hotel rooms, cruise ships - anywhere a wi-fi signal is found. The calendar feature ensures we will not miss important dates. Pictures can be instantly viewed on a clear, wide screen by inserting the camera's card into the unit. We highly recommend this product.
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.
This product was a piece of junk. Not worth the paper it came in. Do not buy. I bought for my elderly dad so he would not have to pull over when driving. Useless product.
Hard to review given that apart from a few monoculars, it is the only thing out there like this, at the time of this writing. Given that, i give it four stars. A must if you are interested in insects/aracnids. Many close viewing uses. I have read on bino forums that at closest focus, the magnification is actually 10x. So, why not 5 stars.If you regularily use binoculars in the above $200 range, the image at non-close-up distances is not very sharp, and has alot of chromatic abberation. But that is normal for a regular binocular that is at the same price of this one.
This lamp only lasted 2 years. And after about 13-14 months, the picture brightness suffered and screen seemed to get darker as every day went by. So, as it held up almost 2 years, I give this product 2 strong stars!!
I've used the two one gig CF I purchased and have been well pleased with them. Mine are used in a Fuji S2 digital camera and have replaced a minidisk drive that failed.No formatting was needed. The cards were at once recognized by my computer (Dell WS 380) and by the camera. They hold 76 RAW files, each about 12.7 Meg in size. They are much faster than the MD card they replaced, both in recording and downloading. I have none no formal testing, but they seem to have less battery drain and that is a big plus with this camera--it is a major battery hog.Photography is a business, so functional and reliable gear is essential. One card stays in the Pelican case, they other in the camera. With the two, I can capture about 150 images, which is usually enough for an afternoon. If more storage is needed, I take along a laptop and load a card into it.The Sandisk is not the cheapest choice, but quality seldom is. If your data is valuable to you, it deserves a quality storage media.Joe Stephenson
Around here Canon ink is difficult to locate and expensive when you actually find someone who carries it. It may take a week or two to arrive using Amazon's free shipping option, but I get fantatstic results from my Canon Pixma MP780 (that I also bought from Amazon). Most of my printing is borderless 8 1/2x11 and the quality is always great. Definitely worth it. If turnaround time is a problem, buy two so you always have a spare.
This camera is great for packing in your bag/pocket and always having it when you need it. I was always kicking myself for missing great shots when we were out somewhere, and I was getting annoyed at carrying our bulky Olympus whenever we were on vacation. This camera is the perfect size to tuck in the diaper bag or in my pocket, and I've been able to get some great shots because of that. The camera is easy to operate-- my friend's mom was impressed because she is intimidated by digital cameras, but had no problem with this one.Like several of the reviewers have said, this isn't SLR quality. It's on par with digital cameras in this range, and I have gotten great pictures for our website and when printed in 4x6" size got great quality. We printed a few pictures in 8x10" and did have some graininess. The camera is great for what I bought it for-- getting good, spontaneous photos.If you buy this camera, I would recommend buying a bigger memory card-- the one that comes with it is too small. Also, buy an extra battery-- otherwise, you will have to wait several hours while yours charges. I always have a spare charged battery in my bag, and that way I won't have to miss any shots.
The title includes "floor standing". Something this small will almost never be used on the floor - maybe outside for long shots. This is a table-top tripod.
just wish it was a bit more powerful otherwise so far so good, only had it for a day.edited below at 7/17/2007:OK now I have had it for couple weeks and I have to say they do a great job, I was sceptical at first but now I'm sold, these things are great, and the power is fine, I have not figured out how to change the stars but I like to change my review to a 5 star
I've used these cables for a few months now and I can honestly say I see no difference in video quality between a similar set of Monster Cables and the more economical Cables To Go ones.From my research before buying these cables, at such short lengths, the Cables To Go HDMI cables should (and do) perform perfectly. Definitely a recommended buy.
I'm powering an amp to power a sub and some speakers for a system i built. I originally had a really cheap power supply box that died in a couple months. I bought this guy thinking it would last longer and it has. The amp is rated to pull 40 amps max and even with it turned all the way up, the power supply doesn't struggle. I've left it on over night a few times and its still going. I'm not picky, but i'm satisfied so far. it does make a noise when shutting down, but for my purposes doesn't make a difference. Would buy again
It was easily to assemble. I got it before it was scheduled, I think if you don't want to spend money in Cable it is a good device to go with. One small recommendation try to install where there is less trees. Do not install near crowded branches of tree.
Plays anything you put in....If it does not play, then your media has no known format.No DVD froze ever!Not seen any pixelization of minimal media such as SVCD,VCD..No fancy stuff for MP3, but plays all.It will even attempt files with different file name extensions??The Sony has optical output, but limited play?
I have a friend who has this remote and he has always said how great it was. I was tired of constantly swapping between the four remotes I have for various things, including my Xbox 360 and its HD-DVD player, and happened to get a $50 Amazon Gift Card. So I knew just what to get.I received it today, and spent a couple hours personalizing and playing with it. It found all my components, even my cable companies Digital Cable/HD-DVR box made by Motorola, without a problem. It made pre-set "activites", which I have found to be one of the best ideas in remote control history.I needed to set some buttons (like a button for my DVR recordings), but it was all easy to do, and plenty of buttons to assign jobs to.I now have it just about perfect. I am still learning all the tricks, but as I have told several people so far, "I did not think they could make a remote cool, but somehow they did it."Could not say enough good things, comes with two sets of batteries (Duracell brand), amazing PC software, the USB cable, and everything you need. $80 might sound like a lot for a remote, but even after one night this has already made my entertainment experience A LOT better.Great for use with your 360 as well, seems to be more responsive than my standard remotes.
It would see routers, but would never connect successfully. Tried 4 different routers. Driver software was crappy also. Junk.
I bought this mp3 player for Christmas. I have really enjoyed my first month. Loading songs was very easy, even though the the instructions are not the best. The sound quality is excellent. Deleting or changing songs on the fly is very intuitive. I was looking at the ipod shuffle and nano. I wanted more capability than the shuffle and did not reguire all the extra features and price of the nano. This was the perfect choice for my needs, which is mostly listening to music while flying or exercising. Consumer Reports was right on with their review. I recommend the iAudio U2 player to anyone looking for a small, simple, high quality mp3 player at an affordable price.
This charger is great for your iPod. I got it because my coworker had it work for his blackberry and ipod. When I got mine I tried it for my Motorola Razor which has the same plug. I have since found out that it does not work for Verizon's Razor.. Cingular, Yes.. It is weird, but something about the different networks and power consumption. I just mark it another of a long list or reason not to use Verizon.
I bought the 80gb ipod in black and when I recieved it, the product had a skin on it that was hard to remove and left the product sticky. The back of the ipod was exrememly scratched. The screen had a few scratches as well. For a few dollars more I could have bought a brand new 120gb ipod instead I wasted my money on an ipod someone stole and decided to sell on amazon. His ipods are a waste of money. He has no return policy and he sent a extremely outdated ipod cord. Terrible.
Ordered the camera on July 25th and arrived on 29th. Really very quick. Camera is really nice. Taken a few pictures and look good. Main drawbacks are CF card, which is 32MB which comes with the card. need atleast 256MB. Also u need battery cahrger. Instead of 4AA batteries, Canon can give atleast 4 Ni-MH batteries.
I got an Epson Stylus C-84 printer for free with my Mac a couple of years ago. Since then, I've probably cussed at that printer more than I've cussed at any inanimate object in my life. The ink is WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! And it dries out and clogs the printheads like crazy. I clean and clean and clean the printheads and the printing gets WORSE! And cleaning uses ink! And the ink is expensive! It's a horrible, horrible circle of frustration. I just bought a Canon Pixma MP600 printer and can't wait to hook it up. But I'm waiting until the Epson's ink runs out before I do it. I want to use it all up because I don't want to waste any money. And when the ink runs out??? I'm gonna kick that Epson printer from here (near Detroit) to California. EPSON PRINTERS AND INK ARE HORRIBLE! DON'T LET THEM DRAIN YOUR WALLETS ANYMORE!!
This is a great webcam. Picture is clean and crisp with minimal delay.The only problem I have with the unit is the mounting bracket. Logitech was sub par on the design.
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.
So to say that a label can make you happy sounds kind of, well pathetic, AND yet it's true!!! Brother has created an outstanding machine for the process of labeling anything/everything and created the perfect EASILY CHANGEABLE label cartridges (more than merely "one" size label) at a reasonable price. VERY happy with the product and super easy method of getting the label refills through Amazon - kudos to both firms!
Sound quality is great, although I noticed a slight crackle when I move the wire too much near where it's plugged into my mp3. My only real complaint is that they slide quite easily on smooth surfaces because of the rounded feet, so putting them on the shelf above my desk was nearly disastrous. Overall, considering I only paid ten bucks for them, I have no reason to be dissatisfied.
this is a case for small portable hard drive, is OK , for the price is good too.The variety of colors is very enjoible.
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.
I bought this camera after I lost 2 of my other Sony digicam. Two cameras I had before were Sony P10.The features are very cool. The coolest one is the shaking-proof (I don't know the right word for it). So, this camera is perfect for me because my hands always shaking when I take pictures. I tried to shake it very fast but it is still take a clear picture.Another cool feature is the slideshow. We can see all of the pictures that we took on the slideshow, and also with music! (we can also change the music with our fave songs).The rest of other features are the same with most of Sony Digicam. So, If you already used to Sony Digicam, there will be no difficulties to use it.One more thing. The quality of the pictures at night are a bit worse than Sony P10 (Sony P10 also has good zooming), but a lot better than most previous Sony digicam. I know it because I compare it with my friends that most of them use Sony. Obviously it's better than the other because it's 7.2 MP.Overall, I love this camera because it's pink (my fave color), it's very slim+handy, and it has good resolution.
I've had my reader for about a year and never a problem with it. We had Windows ME and now have XP and it works as good as new.
This product works exactly as advertised. I have it set up in my basement rec room where the receiver is and I can operate it from my workshop where I have auxilary speakers. I can operate the base unit (start/stop/fwrd/back/volume +/-) from the workshop through the walls to the rec room - exactly what I wanted. Having read previous reviews, I did bend the battery contacts a little before inserting the battery and I haven't had any problems with the remote. Bottom line - I'm very pleased with this product. Fyi, I have the Kensington up in the living room, and I like the Belkin better. With the Kensington, I have to point the remote directly at the dock, line of sight. It was maybe $5 cheaper, but the Belkin is definitely better. Good Luck!
I did not even know I had this machine while reading the reviews and only when I checked the picture I realized that I have had it so long I had forgotten what brand/model I had. I think I might even have it had it for over 5 years !! This machine has never given me problems. Always leaves a clear OGM and records everything perfectly. Very rarely is a message unclear, but I think that is when the caller talks too loudly into the phone. I have never had any weird stuff going on with it. It always picks up and people never have to call back to finish a message. Nobody ever said that they had problems leaving me a message. I never have any problems setting the time, checking the messages or anything. Only drawback is you cannot silence the machine, but you can lower the volume considerably. Do not place in your bedroom. Overall, a truly great machine !!!!
Pro: Cheap and smallCon:1. come with 25% toner only, after you print out around 200 pages, you need to buy a new toner, which is almost same price of this printer. refill toner if you can, buy toner refill kit from ebay, only cost you $10.2. noise level is hight when printing.3. 1200 DPI text quality looks like 300 DPI. HP has the best text quality.After I dump this print, I purchase a brother 14XX laster, same price, 100% toner, better print out quality, but a little bit bigger in footprint.
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.
Im a student at UT and I had bought an A75-S206 from amazon last year. That thing made the most loud noise, heated up until it almost caught fire and froze a lot. M45-S355 is exactly the opposite of it. It works perfectly silent, doesnt heat up at all and its much faster. Better software, better design. It has everything that I ever need. The additional memory card slot for camera memory cards really rock and comes in handy. It is thin, not heavy and it has a long battery life. I couldnt find any bad sides to it yet and I dont think there are any. I absolutely recommend this to everyone out there looking for a laptop.Hope it helps.
Majority of tapes were of low quality. Used in three different VCRs and tapes recorded with poor quality and played off track. The edges were dragging onto bottom of case. Probably old stock. Not cost effective to return. Thrown away. Will buy local in the future.
This MP3 player is a very god choice if you just want a simple, light and small device. Downloading is very easy and the software included with the package, Musical JukeBox, is really great to manage your files. You can transfer your favorites CDs in MP3 format on your personnal computer within minutes.Headphones are not incredibly confortable, but OK. The sound quality is great compared to other players. If your files are from high quality recording, power isn't an issue. I haven't used the FM receiver that much, but you need to be quite close to a good reception to enjoy this feature. When you can, you can record good songs from the air.Basic sound options are available, but equalizers are well balanced by default. Managing files with the player's intern software is very simple. It is easy to find a song you are looking for within hundreds of files.Finally, if you are looking for additional memory, buy a low priced SD card. I got a 1 Go card for about 65 $. Extern memory is much less expensive than default intern memory, so it's better to buy seperate cards than having a 512 Mo player for a much higher price.
The only problem is that it doesn't come with the adapter that snaps to the rhino. It plugs into the one that came with the wall charger.
This is a really nice product. I looked at the other reviews that says its Powered. And nicely connection 5 devices.
great product to handle an extra drive.I have a 7200 rpm drive in it and the ease of use to simply plug it in with no wires hanging out is neat.I hardly use the dvd drive, but swapping is a simple task.
I have Windows 2000 OS and this card installed in a blast. I have other kinds in other computers but this one was the easiest to install and seems to perform the best. Highly recommended with Win2k!
I ordered this for my new Kindle Fire, because my fingers are not as dainty as I need to type on the keypad. I use it constantly and have attached it with a length of narrow ribbon, so I can keep it inside my case with my Kindle. That's my only con - it needs to have a longer tether. The end fits fine into the audio port, but isn't long enough for storage.
These are the best speakers I have ever had and am very pleased with their performance. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Bought two of these because they hold so many DVDs and I wanted to rid myself of the DVD cases/clutter. I actually like the look, case seems decently sturdy and stands up by itself. Problem lies in the zipper; no matter how many CD's you have in your case it is hard to start the zipper to close it. One of the two wallets zipper already broke and now I'm looking to replace because I hate the fact that it is not zipped closed. I have spent minutes trying to get the zippers going. I would avoid this product...
After receiving a speeding ticket on the interstate over 12 years ago my husband bought a radar detector for me as a Christmas gift - I know it saved me from getting a couple more tickets since then. When it broke I replaced it with the Cobra Pro 9580 and I have been extremely pleased with it's performance so far. I think the feature that I like best is the fact that the audible beep is quieted after the first two beeps and it doesn't interfere with anything else you may be listening to but you are always aware of the light beep in the background. It is so easy to remove when I park my car and I just pop it back into the metal case it came with and equally easy to re-attach when needed again.
This product was just what I needed for use on my job. The sound is great. I use this product every day.
These headphones work great with my shuffle...i know some people have problems with them falling off and I could see how that would happen, but they work fine with my ears and head size...but everyone is different...i use these like crazy while flippin' myself all over and they do not ever fall off!
If you need to take a self protrate, this item is exactly what you want to buy. It's easy to take along with you to functions that you would usually need to set up self timer photos. Like weddings, family reunions, showers, Chrismas parties, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, birthday parties, etc......
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.
we love having fires in the summer, and this fire pit is great. It is deep so you can make a good lasting fire. It also includes the grill top, so you can cook out on it also.
Easy to set up any portable. I thought it was 71 inch's wide. 71 is the diagonal measurement. (corner to corner)
When you look at the price of the battery alone, it's like getting the rest for free.
I ordered the camera thru Amazon. I love Amazon, they shipped the order to me right away.However, the camera sent to me was missing the battery charger. Until I can charge the batteries, the camera will not work. The battery charger is proprietary to this camera, I cannot buy another charger at the store.Sony customer service is poor. I've called, and emailed to request a replacement immediately. The Sony customer service rep acted as through they were doing me a favor. 3 days later, I still have no replacement, and have a camera which will not work.
They fit well, one bud does not work well. Not much sound out of it. But, for the excerise gym, it was worth the bucks.
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.
First, the SiRF III is incredable. I am in my garrage with garrage door close, the unit still has 10-to-11 satelites lock on it--imazing.Pros:Antenna strength.Built in map.Sensetive and bright screen.Simple to use.Tons of user-customizables.Portable. Fits in almost any pocket.Recalculating time is fair.Cons:No Text-to-Speech. Big draws back.No Blue tooth.Window Mobile 3...only 312MHzOnly 64MB of Memory...fair.Everythings else are good enough
I like this Clock radio, but the only thing I am not very happy is the radio. You need to search the station manually by rolling the small bar on the right side of radio.
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.
These batteries appear to perform as well as the original batteries supplied with the camera, a Canon Powershot S20. Recommend!
Its a Surge Protector.... I've never had problems with any I have bought. this one has a great warrany coverage for my equipment connected to it and it had a lots of outlets. Only downside... the safty slides for each outlet come out easy. but I am not worried about them. Others wise.. Great Surge protector.
Fit the bill perfectly! All I needed was to transmit satellite channels from master bedroom to guest bedroom. Setup took only minutes and was simple. Picture and sound quality is very good on an older CRT type television. Highly recommended.
Panasonic DMC-FX07R 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Red)I have own this fabulous little camera for over a year now and I just love how well all of my pictures have turned out. I read in some other reviews how it doesn't seem to do well when it comes to places with limited light. I beg to differ...in Feb. 2008, I went to the rodeo to enjoy the show and and concert. For those of you who have gone before to a concert at the rodeo, you know just how much light is displayed and usually if you try to pictures and/ or record it, the quality is very poor. However, with this little camera, not only were my pictures clear and well-lit, the two video clips I did at the concert came out awesome! I just couldn't believe how clear the bnd looked from where I was sitting and later when I uploaded it to my computer, you could clearly hear all the words of the song being sung. This had been my first time using this option and I just wish I had started using it sooner.So for those of you who are interested in purchasing this camera, you will not regret it. For being such a tiny camera, the outcomes of pictures and video will leave you pleased.
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.
I've had this printer for a few months and it has been flawless in operation. The sheets coming out of the printer did tend to fall out like another reviewer said . . .until I figured out that the support for the outbound pages wasn't fully extended. The printer status message does appear on start-up, but it's a very minor irritation. Other than that, it's a gem.I just refilled the toner cartridge with a generic refill for about $20 and it works OK. The internal chip has hit its limit and the printer is now operating at 6 PPM, which is OK for my limited home use. 6000 page aftermarket chips are available now for about $10 to correct this. They are easy to change, so if you're willing to do a little work, toner can be pretty cheap.
would order this item for my other car at any time cheap an just the right size i needed!!!! Thanks
Bought as an experiment, to see if any improvement in DTV reception indoors in multi-unit building, compared to $10 "rabbit ears"; urban area, TV towers about 10-15 mi. away.Result: no noticable improvement over rabbit ears. Can comfirm reception is directional - will NOT receive more distant, off-center stations that rabbit ears CAN receive (on good days).My experience: worth trying out, not expensive, easy to assemble; but, for indoor urban &lt;15mi. DTV reception, don't expect much improvement over plain "rabbit ears".
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.
Keep in mind I'm not blasting these things extremely loudly. But in my office setting the sound quality is great and the price ($40) is pretty awesome too.
This bag provides all of the space that any ameture photographer could need and a good basic adjustable design. I am amazed that something of this quality can be provided for such an affordable price.
No problems so far. I had these headphones for two months and they are great.
This is my second Logitech Xbox 360 Remote and I purchased it after my pause button died on the first one.It controls a TivoHD and Xbox360 flawlessly. This refurbished remote actually seems a little snappier on remote commands than the original.It makes controlling HDTV, home theater receiver, Tivo and Xbox super simple.
This Surround Sound/ Stereo Receiver will have your neighbors complaining at 500 Watts Per Channel! It has so many new Surround Sound Modes including Dolby Digital,DTS unlike previous models that just had Dolby Prologic and 3rd Stereo. There are plenty of inputs and outputs It even has a Phono Input for that old Phonograph you still have laying around from 30 years ago. If you have big speakers like me a subwoofer will NOT be needed. This will really make your movies and music come to life. It will feel as if you're in a actual Movie Theater! KENWOOD Home Theater Receivers are the best money can buy you won't find a better one from another Manufactuer. The VR-309 has a couple of Weakneses 1 it doesn't have a Balance Control and 2 A stereo Graphic EQ Can't be hooked up no TAPE MONITOR Switch My favorite feature is the K-STAT Transistors and the KAM-1 Power Amp Circuitry Producing more power while generating less heat at high volume levels. I didn't like other Receivers I have owned in the past they get too hot. Examples of Receivers I have owned Yamaha RX-V363,Harman Kardon AVR-55.
I couldn't see spending lots of money for a short digital cable. These cables are shielded enough for the average cable run. Don't waste your money on expensive so-called "premium" cables.
I have a set of these, and I like them because they fit in my small ears. The sound is good, and they don't fall out of my ears. They are a great product for the money, and the shipping was amazingly fast.I bought these for my granddaughter.
I had previously purchased a Phillips CDR800. It would not finalize anything but TDK CDR discs. I had returned it for repair but Phillips did not fix the problem.Fortunately, I was able to exchange this unit for a new CDR820. This time I got a perfict machine: it has great features and appears to burn all brands of CDR.Clearly, if you are one of the lucky few, a Phillips purchase is OK. But..they really need to fix their design, repair, and customer service.Be careful!
I got the bracket because it was advertised that it would fit the mini bose speakers.When the installer came in I found the screws did not fit the speakers. I had to run to home depot where they did not have the correct screw type. Then I had to go to ACE hardware where I found the right type. This cost be an hour of the installer time. I wish they could do correct advertisement
*Update II* Just tried DxO Optics Pro version 5 for the 5D and my lenses. It fixes distortions, noise, exposure etc. that will transform your images into amazing ones automatically. It costs twice as much for full frame bodies (3 bills) vs crop but is worth every penny. Even if you use photoshop or whatever, just give the demo a try (dxo.com) and see what I mean!!!*Update* - currently using the Ee-S focus screen for DOF preview with my 50 1/4 since the standard screen could not handle the speed. It's a great upgrade. Focusing (manually) pops in perfectly. Highly recommended. Works well with slower lenses as well, just a slightly darker viewfinder.Five years ago I bought a Canon S40 (after using my father's Canon Pro 70) and at the same time I saw the 1DS and fell in love with the viewfinder and just knew full frame would be my next camera if my EYE improved. Well, this summer I upgraded to the 5D. It was so much fun testing out new cameras because to me they are all just tools to help capture the images my eye sees. I narrowed it down to three different bodies...Nikon D200, Leica M8 and Canon 5D.All three cameras are excellent. The Nikon being the most feature rich. Leica, the best craftsmanship and simplest in design, and the Canon neatly settling in the middle. Being that I like to shoot without flash 95 percent of the time, higher ISO performance was most important. The Canon 5D pulled away at ISO 400 and beyond while still maintaining excellent dynamic range. One can use slower lenses because ISO 400 and higher are so clean. And speaking about lenses, I found it so much easier to decide on what to buy for my purposes (50 /1.4 and 70-300 DO). Because a 50mm is just that, I use my feet and snap away. With the crop factor, it was not so easy. Just because a 35mm gives you a similar view as a 50mm on full frame the images look more distorted and just different. Also, should one buy digital only lenses or full frame ones for the Nikon since they now have a full frame D3 on the horizon. As for Leica, it had a 1.3 sensor so things would be interesting as well.Also surprising was how pictures looked when printed. The Nikon was good but not quite up to the Canon and Leica (dynamic range) level. The Leica was truly impressive until pictures with higher ISO printed. Here the 5D shined and the larger I printed the bigger the difference not to mention the level of detail that was rendered. Bokeh was really smooth too. What was truly amazing however, were images printed at ISO 3200 after a run through noiseware. This left me speechless.Actually, as good as the 5D performed I realized it's not perfect by any means of the imagination. It lacks a lot of pro features (because it doesn't want to step on big brother's toes - 1Ds II) like weather sealing, 5 fps, dedicated mirror lock-up button, and auto iso. It does however, makes one THINK about their photo. Nikon has tried to simplify this by giving you auto everything. That approach is neat and can give you the sense that it can capture the moment quicker and easier than the Canon or Leica. However, after using the 5D for a couple of months I find it simple and easy to use in addition to having a cleaner design with fewer buttons. I must admit, the Leica was true joy, manual and all. The rangefinder is so cool. And the design so clean with virtually none of the wiz bang features of the Nikon. One really does have to THINK about composing the image and manually focusing it.So, the 5D captured the best images for the way I shoot and the viewfinder is a true wow. I have no problem seeing or framing the image. And the Canon system (great lenses and printers) is hard to beat. One really should shoot RAW to realize the true potential of the 5D. However, the Leica M8 left an enduring impression on how I approach photography.Now, if only my EYE could improve...
These cables worked as I had hoped for, which is to say they are great. Definitely glad I saved money from buying cables at a store.
I ordered on Jan. 17th, and received the package on Jan. 21st. I got what I ordered in a timely manner from TheSmartDigital. I am very happy. Thanks! Keep the good work!
Headset design accounts for one size fitting all. It is fairly uncomfortable, and the sound leaks tremendously from the headphones - you might as well have the speakers on.The microphone, on my model, is exceptionally quiet and must be inserted a specific way into the mic jack.The sound controls are not responsive. Sound will either play at full blast, or mute.
The software mentioned on my May 16th review IS called "AVID Xpress" -- not "AVID Express" -- when my review was edited someone changed the spelling, possibly thinking it was a typo/mistake?
This Acoustic Research Adopter definitely beats the Monster Cable in price with out compromising quality.
Even though I didn't keep this item as I actually needed one for the Cisco 1841 routerRackmount Kit for 1841, both brackets I received from RoutersWholesale were high quality heavy guage metal brackets and the correct bracket fit like a charm along with the flush mount screws that come with it.The seller also went above and beyond to get me the correct bracket.
We just recently switched from Olympus to Canon and this lens was the first one we purchased. I have to honestly say that this wide open aperture (f2.8) makes a big difference. We rarely use flash even in dark rooms. This lens is quick, well build and IS is very useful. It's also very sharp. The 17-50mm range is not great but for portraits, around the house and landscape photography us enough. Our second lens is EF 70-200 f2.8 IS II USM and this one is our workhorse.I recommend this EF-S 17-555 lens - it will make your life easier in low light conditions and any other time.Don't forget: photography is all about to take your camera, go out there and have fun! With this lens you will have less to worry about when taking all these great photos!
The notebook cooler shipped to me pretty quick and it came in a nice little box of its own. It has a good sturdy feel to it. The USB cord used to connect the power from the computer was somewhat hidden in the packaging, but once I found that, everything went great. The fan has adjustable speed, which is great for when I'm doing more heavy-duty projects or gaming, or I can change it to a lighter setting when I'm just browsing the internet. The laptop stays very cool and this product gets the job done. It is a little more expensive than some other ones, but you are also paying for quality.
I noticed that this hub became very hot, even under light use (webcam, mouse, keyboard, USB thumb drive), and was nonfunctional after a week of use.
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.
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.
I'd buy it again and recommend it highly. For the size, the thoughfulness, and the redundent buttons. I'd recommend other headphones, though...
CD player arrived in excellent shape and as promised; extra care taken in packaging. Very nice product.
As a longtime video game player from Atari 2600, Intellivision to PS2, this is one of the worst items I've purchased. The brightness on the screen is awful. Save the 150 bucks and buy a small TV rather than this piece of junk. I should have known to stick with Sony brand instead of straying.
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.
Since I'm getting fed up with the accelerated rate of waste in the technology industry, I decided to upgrade my Intel Core 2 Duo Windows 7 Pro (32 bits) PC to better its performance and be able to run the type of applications I use for my top managment consulting profesional services as strategic planning adviser. Mainly, I use Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Mindjet's Mind Manager, Roxio Creator, Adobe's Acrobat & Photoshop (the satandard editions) and a couple of printers (multifunction and laser). One step was, keeping in mind that my Motherboard SATA interface is 3Gb/s, changing my nice but small and a little bit noissy Seagate Barracuda with 8MB Cache and 160 GB capacity for this one. I also changed the onboard RAM (a 2GB kit for a 4GB kit, which bothers me for having to loose the old set of 2 GB). To make a three part story short, I installed the new disk friday afternoon and it was recognized in full, and yesterday and today I performed a Clean Install of the whole software packages. Although the replaced Hard drive was relatively quiet, this one runs very quietly, and data access speed increased (I suppose that's because of double Cache size, because the bit transfer rate is the same (3 Gb/s).
I bought this product from Amazon 2 years ago. It is pretty good quality for an FM transmitter. I was very disappointed when it started falling apart though. I didn't abuse the product. The black casing around the wires started ripping so that the wires were exposed. One wire became severed. Tried to fix with electrical tape...didn't work. The product became useless. Griffin Technology wasn't able to replace because they only offer 1 year warranty. :-(
Boy, am I dissapointed.I just purchased this antenna and wired it up as directed to my brand-new Yamaha stereo tuner. The TERK-1000 is tunable and enhances the AM signal during the daytime, but nightime is another story.I know AM signals attenuate and degrade at night, but I expected this antenna, with its ability to tune for a best signal and incorporating the latest technology, to also enhance the AM stations at night.Forget it. They STILL snap, crackle, pop, hiss, and fade in and out despite the TERK-1000 firmly attached. Apparently, it is an unrepairable characteristic of AM signals that they become garbage at night, and NO antenna will help you with that, even this good-looking, tunable home AM antenna.If you listen to AM in the daytime then you can use this antenna. It works well during daylight hours. But if you expect it to improve AM reception at night, ain't gonna happen per my experience.Buy it for daylight use, save your money for evening listening.
I picked this up from the clearance section at Blockbuster for $2, hooked it up to the TV in our great room, and voila, we get great reception. The rabbit ears stick out quite a bit, but the whole contraption is about the size of a regular hardcover book otherwise. The one annoying thing about it is that you will need to get a connector that merges UHF and VHF if you only have one cable-in jack on your TV. There is one included that will work for one type (UHF or VHF), but if you want to be able to watch all the channels you will need to buy the connector. This uses an old school connector head, aka the one with the pin in the center.Pros:Great reception, never have to adjust itA steal for the price! Mine was $8 ($2 + $6 for the connector)Installation is ridiculously easy.Cons:Have to buy a connector to hook into TV jack ($6 or so at RadioShack)
Tv's are great! Picture is clean and sharp. I would definitely recommend these monitors for the price!!Excellent product!! You will be very pleased.
I had read a lot of complaints about the classic before purchasing this, but I went ahead and gave it a shot. Glad I did. Good sound from headphones or docked to my stereo. Sure, the cover flow can be a little slow to catch up with album art if you scroll quickly. What do you expect? The thing weighs like...nothing, fits in my pocket, has a color lcd screen, and has about 500 complete albums on it and that's not even 1/6th the hard drive! I have no complaints what-so-ever. Although, I just got a new apline head unit with iPod controls. I'm told they've worked out the bugs, but I'll be very disappointed if that has issues...
The antenna will not unwind from the reel. I returned this one and will trySangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antennawhich looks very similar to this one.
What can I say? It's capacity is huge, the price was right and I like the Olympus quality.
This Sunpak Mini-PRO Plus Table Tripod with pan head and black anodized finish was bought to replace mySunpak MINI-PLUS Mini Tripod with 3-Way Panheadof equal size mainly because of the pan handle but the anodized finish is nice, too. I gave someone else theSunpak MINI-PLUS Mini Tripod with 3-Way Panhead.
Plug it in and youre off. Super easy to get started. My only beef is the occasionally need for both USB heads for power consumtion reasons. Shouldn't be an issue on newer computers. Its just annoying to hav eto dedicate 2 USB ports to this guy if 1 doesnt supply enough power.
I read all the reviews before I got the product, but I should have listened to the reviews saying the product is poor. I had it for 1 month and it reset itself 5 times. It would reset and crash when I tried to download games (so I stopped that) and it would reset itself when it felt like it. It lost everything. It was not a battery problem, or my computer problem, but the handheld itself. I don't want to waste my time on another unit and I certainly don't trust the PALM technology.It also does not have a backlight which is a problem.I have returned to a dayplanner.
The ribbon is easy and clean to install and I have had no complaints from any of the recipients of my faxes. I have had the Brother "Intellifax MFC-1970" for over eight years and it's still going strong.
ready to use, right out of the box, very accurate directions, great value for its price
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 bought this for a present for my sister-in-law and brother-in-law for their baby shower. They loved it and have already been putting it to great use. They love how you can record directly to the DVD's and play them in your DVD player w/o having to run it through the camcorder. I wanted this feature so they could make videos of the baby to send to both sets of grandparents who live out of town. Thus far the camera has worked great.
Good fan for pc, really sucks the air out. I have it in a small form factor, and it really cools. Maybe in a tall tower it wont be as effective. Unless you ahve it on top of a video card or hot component, for example.
First off - this is a great MP3 player from the company that could be responsible for the affordable portable mp3 player market. The Carbon stores a lot of music and data and sounds great. A _huge_ bonus to this mp3 player is that it is a 5GB harddrive. You can literally take this mp3 player and plug it into the usb port of any computer and all of a sudden you have a portable 5GB diskdrive at your disposal to transport data. Yes, that's right, you can listen to all your music as well as store data on it (I do it all the time.)An even better thing about this mp3 player is the drag and drop feature. You don't need any music software like iTunes, Rio Music Manager, etc to put music on this great player. All you need to do (if you don't like messing with music software) is plug your Carbon into the USB port and start dragging music onto the player as if you were moving files from one disk to another - it's that simple. Once you're done and unplug the Carbon from the computer it will turn itself on and recompile a file list and create a new playlist of music (this takes about 4-5 minutes.) Isn't that awesome?? This is how EVERY player should work - INCLUDING IPOD. A HUGE plus to Rio for the aforementioned feature.Now, before we get all giddy about this mp3 player there are a few issues with the unit.If your Carbon has a serial number that shows it was made before (I think) December of 2004 you will need to call Rio and get a little plastic spacer ring or a headphone adapter. Why do you need to get that? On the Carbons made before a certain date there is an issue with the headphone jack. The headphone jack is plated/metal and you get a crackling/shorted sound with traditional headphones. Most headphones have a metal ring around the male prong of the plug. When this metal ring touches the metal ring of the affected Carbons you get a short of the electrical signal that is supplying sound to the headphones. As a result you get a nice crackle in the sound. Carbons fix is to send out a little plastic spacer or an inline headhone cable jack. Both of these have a PLASTIC ring that eleminates that sound. Both solutions work great and it's just a matter of preference on which solution you want to use. It's just a shame that Rio had this problem in the first place. Now - keep in mind - you are ONLY going to have this issue if the unit is part of the original batch of Carbons that had this design issue. The MAJORITY of Carbons do NOT have this issue and the Carbon Pearl does not have this problem at all. Actually, as I'm writing this review I do _THINK_ that Rio is shipping the players WITH the adapters included so you don't have to mess with calling them.Now, another problem that you will immediately see is the carrying case that comes with the unit. The carrying case that comes with the unit is a simple holster with no belt clip and NO OPENING FOR THE SCREEN OR BUTTONS. What on EARTH was Rio thinking??? The carrying case is completely USELESS. You can't clip it to your belt and you can't control the player without taking it OUT of the case. Now, in Rio's defense they do sell a PROPER case with a belt clip and holes for the controls and screen for like $19 online.Another issue I have found that pops up from time to time but not often enough to be annoying is player lockup. Every now and then the player will decide it's had enough of my heavy metal music and lock up. All you need to do to make it behave like it's supposed to is poke a little paper clip into the reset hole on the top of the unit. I've had to do this maybe 3 times in the year that I've had it. This is something happens to any mp3 player so this is nothing to panic about.One other thing that is a plus for Rio is their firmware support. Rio has always been really good for keeping the mp3 player firmware fresh. There have been 3 or 4 firmware updates for the Carbon. These updates range from bug fixes to feature additions. I _highly_ recommend that when you buy this mp3 player that you go to the Rio ([...] believe) and upgrade to the latest firmware.I have had my player for over a year and aside from the items listed above I have enjoyed this player and I am also thoroughly satisfied with the player. I happen to have one of the earlier refurbished models with the metal ring around the headphone jack. As a result, I had to get the little plastic ring but it works fine. I use this mp3 player as a portable diskdrive as well as a great mp3 player. I work out a lot and I take this into the gym and it works great.So, overall - if you're looking for a VERY affordable 5GB+ mp3 player that also doubles as a portable harddrive this is what you want.If you are someone that is looking for a good gadget-type gift for a geek in your family or a family member that loves gadgets then they will love this.I couldn't give this 5 stars because of the design flaws that I mentioned before.
Will work very well for my project needs. Nice long leads, quality wire, overall a good product for custom harness installs.
This router is very easy to set up. The signal is excellent and I've never had any problems with it.
I don't like the decorative grills that seem more concerned with presenting a cool design that they are with preventing anything from damaging your speaker. This grill is simple and does its job great.
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.
I bought this so I could watch online videos/movies on my HDTV. It works great! The picture is clear and I like being able to watch movies with family/friends without being crowded around my laptop. The only things I find inconvenient are the size (it's pretty thick and it's actually longer than I needed) and the fact that I have to unplug it each time I'm not using it. Right now it's just hanging on the side of the tv! Other than that it's great!
I've had this camera for about one year have taken more than 10,000 photographs with it. The reason I bought this camera was for the time lapse feature, what we'll do is take a picture every 30 seconds to one hour until your memory card is filled. Or you stop it. This feature alone is awesome. Combine that with an eight megapixel sensor 8X optical zoom, and you have a bad boy camera. One thing with the Nikon line is the metal bodies that just adds so much to the feel.One recommendation is if you get this camera or a similar one get the Nikon battery add-on pack MB-E5700. It adds a better grip and feel to the camera. So have complained about low light, autofocus this is only a problem, If you're shooting an auto all the time. If you learn to control shutter speed and aperture you should have no problems in shooting in low light.Nothing really negative to say about the camera I'm going to keep it for awhile, since it does take such great photographs. 8X optical is awesome.
When I bought my new plasma TV (Samsung PN50A550) from a local home theatre shop, the salesman talked me into getting a Monster HDMI cable (the 800hd model, which normally retails for ~$99). I used to sell electronics in another life, so I should have known better, but I wanted to play with my new TV that day. So when I found these Cables-to-Go, I figured they were worth a shot, certainly at the price, and then I'd return whichever was the worst. When I received these, I A-B'd them and the Monster cable back and forth, on PS3 games, on Blu-ray and DVD movies, and on TV (both HD and regular). I could see absolutely no difference between the two cables, which, considering the $90 price difference, meant the Monster cable got returned. Not that the Monster wasn't a very nice cable - it was - very hefty and well shielded, which might be good for someone who gets a lot of interference in their house. But I don't. And I honestly don't know whether the Cables-to-Go cable shielding isn't just as good.Anyway, long story short - great cables for cheap.
This laptop was really nice for the first two years that I owned it - then the power stopped connecting properly. I tried to have it repaired but it just went from bad to worse (using a port replicator as a power source didn't work at all either). So now I can't turn on my computer at all. HP told me they could replace the entire motherboard to fix the problem - for $1000. I don't think so!
I am satisfied with this back pack. construction is good, not the best I've seen.. I got this item for one purpose. I'm not in the states at this time, so when I ordered a D700, with a 50mm 1.8, 70-200mm 2.8, and 24-70mm 2.8 and a grip... some filters etc, I needed something for my friend to carry it in on his flight! That's all!I thought it wouldn't be a good as my other bags but I was surprised! Now I use it regularly. Its a Canon branded backpack, on the outside and even on the inside lining yet I got all Nikon gear? Well I have canon gear as well.!!My main gripe, It could have been 3-6 inches taller, seeing that i want to use it so much.
This is a great 3rd party replica of the original Lenovo part. I have no problem hot-swapping my DVD burner and this HDD caddy. Well worth the money.
I purchaed this item with the hopes that I could follow the extra instructions to make it work with my Windows Vista. I followed all their instructions to the tee and it still doesn't work. I'm shipping it back right away after spending nearly a day trying to get it to work. And, when you call their tech support unit - forget it! They sound like it's an effort to answer or help you.
I bought this for my 7-year-old son because he has a pretty big music collection and because I was tired of burning a new cd with 15-20 songs on it for each road trip we take. Now I just leave ALL 120 of his favorite songs on the shuffle and I don't have to worry about changing cds when we get tired of one. He takes it along for plane trips as well and so far, it has held up perfectly! Not having a screen is actually better for him, because I'd rather he pay attention to his surroundings than to be constantly trying to read a tiny screen. If you are considering getting your children an iPod, at least consider the Shuffle. The flash memory is so much tougher than a hard drive. It can take most of what your kids can dish out (as long as your kids don't attempt to eat it, flush it, give it a bath, or take a hammer to it).
Have just charged this battery as a back up for a trip we are about to make. The NP-FP90 series battery I previously purchased through Amazon works well.
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!
Pros:Neat interfaceMap are accurate (so far)Decent displayVoice commands are clear and really loud which ismore important than the displayMaps come as chunks of state, so easy to loadSuction cup is very firmCons:The SD card that comes along is only 128MB(can hold only calif maps .. )
just as described, perfect fit for my camera. needed an affordable spare and I love it :) I would recommend it to anyone in need
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.
This weather radio was so easy to set up- took me all of 5 minutes- my kind of technology!! I like the extra features that it came with and that I can now rest easy when big storms blow up in the night. Now I know that we will be alerted in enough time to seek shelter should the need arise.
I bought this bag as an upgrade to a small Lowepro bag that I was growing out of. I regularly shoot concerts, and need to be able to carry my 50D body with Battery Grip, my 10-22 + 28-75 lenses, my external flash and STE2 transmitter. This bag allows for me to have all that at hand, plus my new 18-200mm lens I bought with the 50D, with plenty of room to spare. I have the Canon backpack as well, and this bag does a better job of keeping everything available quickly.This bag is a little large for navigating tight situations with it hanging around your neck. I still have my small Lowepro for when I am just using my 50D with the 18-200 lens, which it fits in perfectly without removing the lens. But for more serious jobs where versatility is required this bag is the best.
i brought this a week ago and its relly a good cd player.every thing works just fine but the radio just doen't do it.also the cost it a little too high for this product.i will still consiter you to buy it if you don't use the radio that much.
I cannot believe all these good reviews i saw on here. i have been using this router for a month and i cant figure out why the Range on it is soooo short. I am 10 feet away and i get 1 bar. Poor signal. i dont understand that. ny previous router ws much stringer in the same posistion. I've even moved the router to different places and still the range sucks. VERY DISSAPOINTED. (read pissed).
If you have no true understanding of Islam then this book will make you feel all wonderful inside, however, what he never really talks about are the passages in the Quran that say that /all/ infidels (Christians and Jews included) must die. I also find it hilarious that he views America is the &quot;almost perfect Islamic country&quot;. What he fails to acknowledge is that if America were made fully Islamic then what he finds so wonderful about this country would disappear. As I read the book I often wondered whether he realizes that according to his faith he is a hypocrite (a major failing for which he, as a cleric, would be destroyed in truly Islamic countries). All in all, this is a book written to make westerners feel good while the Islamic rope tightens around their throat.
The battery was delivered as promised and on time. Had some issues getting the Sony Camera to accept it but got it worked out. It would have been nice to have the issues addressed in some form of instructions. Had to find the solution on the Internet. Cheers
As I took this out of the box and powered it up I immediately saw that it suffered from faulty programming. It was locked into the viewfinder mode and would not allow me to see anything through the LCD. Konica Minolta was of no help and simply said I should send it to them for repair - about a four week process for something that I had never used. Intuition told me that there should be some way to reboot the thing - but it was not to be. I bought this despite similar complaints that I had read on the web (one correspondent told of a vacation to Mexico being ruined by the inability to take pictures when this camera locked up). Well, they were right and I was wrong, so I returned it to Amazon.com without any problems and bought a Panasonic LZ2 which seems to be a good compromise between enhanced zoom and size. I will be taking that to Europe soon along with my old Fuji 2 megapixel as backup.
Cables were too thick and did not connect tightly to components or speakers. At times, would come loose from speaker binding posts.Save yourself some grief. Buy decent speaker cable and connectors and put them together yourself.Would not recommend this product.
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!!
The cable is sturdy and has worked as a flawless replacement for my original cable that came with my Garmin nuvi 1450 which broke....with one exception, which some other reviewers have mentioned and I should echo. The traffic feature is built into the original cable, and this product doesn't have a traffic receiver. So if you order it, your traffic feature will disappear, including the icon on the Settings menu. Before you buy this or any product, call Garmin if you think your unit might still be under warranty. Mine was, it turned out, so they're replacing my broken cable with traffic receiver free of charge.
I'm not sure why several people complained about this camera with Skype, as I've had NO problems what-so-ever! Install camera software, install Skype, talk to people with beautiful video and crystal clear sound! I'd buy this camera again in a second.
I ran out of ink, and being that it is much cheaper to buy on Amazon I ordered and prayed for a quick ship. WOW. I ordered again from this same person for the next time since the ink cartridge was here in 3 days!!!!!The next one came just as quickly. Would do business ANYTIME!!!
I used these when I snowboard. Super good sound quality and lightweight. Love SkullCandys!!!!
I like the features of this mouse enough to have one for each of 3 pc's. If you're new to it, be sure to install the Intellipoint software from the CD, and here's why: The XP default mouse driver provides the default functionality, but I can't count on two hands the number of pages of unsaved data entry I have eradicated by inadvertently bumping that stupid "extra" button on the upper left side of the mouse. Until now I have tolerated it and not taken the time to root out the CD and install the driver, but today was the last straw. THAT DARN BUTTON NEEDS TO BE DISABLED, PERIOD. (I disabled the one on the other side, too, because I never use it.) The Intellipoint driver provides the options screen to do it. Second, the mouse button clicks [and keyboard] are very annoying to my wife when she's just about to doze off on the sofa nearby. The clicks should be electronic and adjustable by software. Separately, just for the record, freedom from picking up dirt is not absolute. Small clumps of debris accumulate on the 4 feet and have to be scraped off periodically or it will lose its 'glide.' Another hint: On one pc, my cursor would occasionally go berserk. After blaming the program and then rebooting, it would be ok, but after a while I discovered that picking up the mouse and giving it a couple of light thumps on the table will straighten out the system without rebooting. Those points made, it's the best mouse I've used to date. (Haven't tried a wireless one yet.)
we were able to complete our project with this zip drive. it worked well for us.
GOOD USE OF SPACESTORES ALL OF YOUR GAME FILES A FEWSONGS AND A MOVIE CLIP OR TWO
I own a legal service and have found the Garmin Street Pilot C320 GPS Vehicle Navigator to be above average in all catagories. The interface is so easy to work with. It has saved me untold gallons of gasoline and hours of waisted time. The unit will even put you on the correct side of the street when an access to a business or residence is blocked with a solid median! No more gas waisting u-turns and time waisting map reading for me! I was notified by Amazon about the device being on sale at a 58% discount, saving me hundreds of dollars. Way to go Amazon!Ed YostNetparcel Legal
One particular review (starts with W and ends with unner) bashes this tv, especially the auto switching aspect of it. While I like this and keep it ON, I could just turn it OFF if I wanted, since it is a simple two clicks of the remote under the TV menu. I find it hard to believe you called Philips and they said it can not be turned off, especially with the TV education you have. Taking that into consideration, please read the rest of that review with a grain of salt, I did and am glad.ANYWAY - I do not have the flickering on/off issues (except when HD signal goes, which is a Comcast issue not a Philips). I love the Ambilight and turned on the STEREO version of this in the advanced service menu now I have the left and right channels working independently of each other - offering an amazing viewing experience. I love this Plasma and if you are thinking about it I would suggest going to AVS forums and checking out what educated people say about all Plasmas before making your decision on a mis-represented review.
Ok, I have had this unit for over two years. As stated before, yes I had freezing problems and it would reset and loose all the previous places I had been. I tried many times to upgrade the firmware to no avail and did spend countless hours on the phone with the India service center where I feel I knew more about a simple computer than the guy/girl on the other line.Thank GOD I had an extended service program with the store chain I brought it from and they fixed it for me. Hope the map update goes a lot smoother.The Unit now runs great and instead of the 5 seconds to turn the unit off now it's just two. Just wish they had a smaller mounting arm as the OEM one is too long which is funny that the new guys say theirs is too short. No one is ever content.
This iPod is a very good invention. At first I was afraid because of the display it doesn't have, but, after using it I can say it isn't a problem. Also, it is little, light weight, beautiful and has a very good battery. Misses 1 point just because it is locked to iTunes.
This scanner comes with a fully functioning Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 CD and the scanner is less costly than the software alone.Regarding the scanner itself, I purchased the scanner to digitize many photographs and documents. The image quality seems to be good. The scanner is powered by the USB connection so there is no external power cord. The speed isn't great but its sufficient for my needs.The scanner has a really great feature called multiscan which is its strongest and weakest feature. This allows you to put more than one photo in the scanner and the scanner scans in each photo into a separate JPG file. When this works it is awesome. Unfortunately about 25% of the time it can't find the edges of the photos correctly and the result is that you have to scan the photos separately.I also like the ability of being able to scan to PDF for documents.
I bought this router specifically for use with Tomato Firmware. I've owned it for a little over a month now without any problems. Installing Tomato was as easy. great for 3rd party drivers.
You should pay a bit more and get better binocularsthe 21 size is too small to gather enough light
Yes, the color screen could be better when not backlite. When backlighted the screen is brighter and easier to read than my Palm V. The real reason I purchased the 505 is the small size, I carry it everywhere in my suit jacket pocket. It is light and very easy to hold . The 505 looks great, the buttons are better looking and have a good solid feel to them. The new USB connection is an improvement, the battery charges very fast, every time I have docked the unit. And the ability to expand through the memory cards on a unit this small is an outstanding piece of engineering. I am extremely pleased with the new Palm 505. It meets both my needs and expectations for a handheld.
I purchased this mount because I was installing my Sony 52" Bravia 52V5100 on a wall that had 3 studs to attach to - 1 being in the center. This mount advertised it would accommodate a 3 stud installation ... which is true, except they fail to mention that expanded in the 3 stud configuration, it won't accept mounting of some TVs.According to Sanus, my TV has a 12" mounting pattern on the back which is too narrow for the mount when it is expanded. Their solution was to offer to sell me expansion brackets and even charge me shipping on them!If you decide to use this mount expanded, make sure that your TV still will mount to it!Oh, on top of that, the bolts and screws are metric... if you need to pick up longer lag screws (in my case) it will be impossible to find longer ones at your local Home Depot!
This product arrived early than the delivery date. Only one loose wire which is okay because it does not pull out. I always inspect these types of computer parts for various reasons, one is making sure that the wire does not come out and short out the drive units or the computer itself. Other than that the wiring on the sata plugs are sturdy and not moving which they should be like that. People should know this type of stuff by heart, if a single wire touches the computer case it will should out the unit, other than that the power supply has its own safety short out cut off switch which is automatic to prevent the power supply from completely shorting out. But there are chances of that safety switch to malfunction.....
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!
Service and product was great!! Product was just as described on the website. Product also arrived in a timely fashion. Communication with Laser Pro's was good and received a response to questions in good time. I would definetely order from them again.
This little adapter is very sturdy and can handle pleanty of power. I have no issues with it and would reccomend it to anyone who needs this type of adapter!
I bought this modem looking for something I could use with caller ID. When I got the modem caller ID didn't work. The documentation said it should. I called tech support at Best Data and they said they didn't know! Seems they use a variety of chipsets on this modem. Bush league.
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.
Very dissapointed with this product. The very first time I used it, I tried to watch a new DVD and it kept losing the signal (picture/sound would go away). I replaced the cables and tried different DVDs but this problem continued. The VCR worked okay but overall the product was very slow to respond to any command. I like the idea of having a combination DVD/VCR and the price was reasonable and maybe I got stuck with a bad one. But I would not buy from this company again.
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
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.
These headphones are absolutely the best my husband ever used. Clear sound, extremely easy to recharge that also doubles as a place to hang them when not in use. No messy wires and he's able to go to another room and still hear the TV. We'd highly suggest them to anyone.A very satisfied hubby!
I like the top models better, but bought this one for a friend and they LOVE it. Great sound for the money, and very durable.
I bought this for my new Nikon D5100 when I went hiking in the Grand Canyon. The camera fits well enough and the size of the camera compartment allows me to bring three lens along with a few other odds and ends. It is water resistant which comes in handy while hiking and the pack is comfortable enough to take on longer trips. I particularly like the backpack-like nature of this pack. It hold snacks and water and has a nice solid base so it doesn't fall over if you leave it standing upright.
I've used this printer for over a month, connected through the wired ethernet port. Overall it is a good printer: fast printing, excellent print quality, robust construction, versatile. Not very good for scanning and faxing, though.My 3 major concerns are, first, that it is slow to start printing. If you launch notepad, enter a single letter and print, it takes up to 30 seconds before the printer actually picks up a sheet and starts printing (I'm not sure if this is a printer or software issue). With my 10-years old deskjet I got the page out in 7 seconds. With this printer, it takes 37.The second concern is that software and drivers are REALLY BAD. Here is my list of complaints about the software (version 7.0.1):- By default, an incredible number of (mostly useless) programs and modules get installed. Just finding out what they are used for and which you can do without takes a lot of time- Printer driver breaks WinXP power-saving features - if your pc is configured to go into hibernation/standby after a given period of inactivity, after you install the printer drivers, it won't go anymore- A new Windows service, named "Pml Driver HPZ12", gets installed as part of the drivers. This service breaks services.msc, msconfig.exe and, even if you uninstall the printer drivers, it doesn't get removed- Scan software is very bulky and slow. While scanning, I often get a Windows error dialog with the message "Server Busy" and have to retry after a while.- When faxing from pc, there is no way to get a fax transmission report (you can check the fax log, but no pretty reports)- When faxing from pc, if the called number is busy you can't have the printer retry automatically- When faxing from pc, you can choose contrast, resolution and quality, and there is a preview button. But after you preview, you cannot change any of those setting anymore (so if you notice from the preview that contrast is too low, for example, you have to cancel the fax and start over again)- The "scan to computer" function from the printer panel doesn't work consistently (sometimes shows application names, other times it shows computer names, more often just a messed-up list)- Scanning to memory just creates a 300dpi jpeg: no way to specify different resolution, file-format, color depth, etc.- Incoming fax can only be printed: i think it would be very useful to have an option to have incoming fax saved to memory or sent to pc, rather then printed (to save paper, trash spam faxes without printing them, archiving, etc).- Printer buttons seem to be designed by marketing guys: the first option of the "Scan menu" is "scan and reprint" which has exactly the same effect as the "reprints" button, and also the same as "PhotosmartExpress->reprints". They really want you to reprint!. But in the end this duplication is annoying, confusing and just makes it more difficult to reach the useful options: scan to memory and scan to computer.- When scanning from the printer web interface, there is no way to specify resolution and file format (the file format is pdf for b&w; scans, jpeg in all other cases; I often would really like a color PDF)- When using "manual duplex", after the printer has completed the even pages, you get a pop-up dialog that prompts you to flip pages and this keeps the foreground application completely locked until you confirm that you have flipped the pages. WHY? Can't I just complete the sentence I'm writing before flipping those pages??? ANNOYING!I tried to contact HP (via the email support) about these issues, but got no answer at all back (besides the fact that they have been "forwarded to the proper individuals")My last concern regards the network functionality. Not much actually. Just print and very limited scanning. NO FAX AT ALL!!!! Incredible.Other two things I didn't expect are that, to print an envelope, you first have to remove all the standard paper (which seems to be common for all-in-ones, but I was used to my previous deskjet); and that the printer often makes some weird noises (for self-maintenance), not too loud but initially quite surprising.I'm keeping the printer anyway, hoping that HP will fix most of these issues.
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.
There are many different products on the market in this area but Escort rules the roost. I believe it will do the job it's asked to do. Just watch out for the Laser. If your detector pops up "Laser" its to late. lol
The photo in the product description portrays a genuine Canon battery. The item received was a cheap knock-off! I can understand the price discrepancy, but it is up to the seller to make sure listing details are accurate.
I bought these about 2-3 months ago but about a week or so ago I tried using them for some great bass and the "bass" came out as some kind of squeaking sound. I have no idea whether its because the battery ran out or if the headphones are just broken?ANYWAYS, these are very comfortable they can get a little hot after 30 min.+ of listening to music. They have decent sound quality with GREAT bass. They will literally thump and a great song for bass is "GETTING OVER YOU by David Guetta" TRY IT WITH THE BASS ON ALL THE WAY IF YOU GET THESE HEADPHONES! These are great for the price if they dont break. Hope this was helpful.
Pros: Works mostly as advertised, seems well constructed.Cons: Doesn't reduce volume all the way to zero (minor). Reduces separation at progressively lower levels until sound at minimum level is essentially mono (fatal).
THIS IS A GREAT BUY AND A TERRIFIC CAMERA. PICTURE QUALITY IS EXCELLENT AS WELL AS MICROPLHONE SOUND.BEST LAPTOP WEBCAM I HAVE EVER OWNED AND A VALUE BUY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA.
PLEASE READ MY MOST RECENT POST IN THE COMMENTS SECTION ON 11/30/07 FOR UPDATES AND RESPONSES TO THIS REVIEW. THANKS.I purchased this camera a little over a month ago. I have since sold it, and switched to using Nikon. I can no longer support Canon, and this saddens me, for I grew up using Canon since I was 8 years old. Here is why I gave this camera 2 stars:- Full frame censor: I thought this was a good thing? It is, and it isn't. Simply put, even Canon's "L" lenses won't provide even light illumination on the censor. Vignetting is a serious problem for the 5D. Like to shoot wide open, say at f/2.8? Think again, because you'll wind up with soft and dark corners every time. Canon's own media rep Chuck Westfall discussed this problem rather briefly in the June 06 issue of PCPhoto magazine. If you won't sharp results with a full frame, you need to stop down, a lot. Swing and a miss for portrait shooters looking to shoot wide open.- Speed: 3 frames per second? Are you kidding me? This simply is not adequate for sports and action photographers. Many DSLR's offer 5 to 8 frames per second, so why 3?- Build: This thing doesn't feel any different than the Digital Rebel. For this price, it should feel solid and beefy. The camera isn't even weather sealed like its big brother the Canon 1Ds Mark II. The build isn't terrible, but it certainly isn't impressive.- Features: Where are they? The most needed features are buried deep in a menu. Don't worry though; Canon has included a "Direct Print" button on the camera. I couldn't believe this, what, is this thing a point and shoot suddenly? There are about 100 more important functions this button could have represented. If this is Canon's way of offering "a feature rich camera" as stated on their initial press release, then I am at a loss of what to say.- Performance: Color rendition is terrible. There is a noticeable cyan cast to most images. Auto focus is quick, but inaccurate. Only 65% or so of my images showed critical focus, which Canon told me was, "acceptable." This was the same result from many a lens.The list goes on, but I'm getting a little depressed listing all these faults. Is there anything good about this camera? Certainly.- Resolution: The 12 MPs is amazing. Image quality, in terms of resolution is stunning. Micro contrast and sharpness is second only to the big Mark II. You will not be disappointed if you are buying this camera for every last pixel.- Noise performance: There is none, almost. Shooting at ISO 1600 or 3200 is no problem with this camera. Noise levels at ISO 3200 look like that of a Nikon at ISO 400-800. This is a huge advantage of Canon's Full frame CMOS chip, as well as the resolution listed above.- Wide angle: There is no crop factor with a full frame censor. This might appeal to film users who want to maintain their lenses true focal length, or to those who shoot at or below the 28mm range. It doesn't mean you'll be impressed with the performance of your wide angle lenses on this camera, but that 15mm fisheye will stay a 15mm.This camera is a hit or miss depending on who you are, and what type of photography you do. I've noticed landscape and macro photographers seem to love this camera, and for good reason. They tend to shoot smaller apertures, focus accuracy isn't a problem, and neither is frame rate. Portrait photographers can go either way, but probably won't like it that much; poor color and light fall-off at large apertures are two very serious stumbling blocks. As for the wildlife and sports photographers, that's a big no (most likely). Slow frame rate, poor focus abilities, mediocre build, and the lack of the crop factor (your 500mm isn't an 800mm any more like it was on the 20D) will surely disappoint most of these shooters.In my final thoughts, if you are thinking of an upgrade from a 20D or a rebel, the answer is probably no, unless you shoot exclusively landscapes, or macro, or you need the resolution for larger prints. If you are buying your first digital SLR, than definitely no. This camera is simply not user friendly. If you are considering it because it's a "full frame," think again. Canon has an excellent marketing campaign, but for every advantage of full frame, there is a disadvantage as well. Don't let my review stop you though, go and decide for yourself. The camera might suit your needs perfectly, but I feel for the overall market and majority of users, this camera missed the mark, and thus my low rating. Canon's got some homework to do, and they better do it fast.
Great addition to the RCA Super radio 3. Got both today for a Christmas gift, Couldn't be happier.For kicks, I read the negative reviews and wonder if these people are trying to hook it up to a microwave or toaster and expect sound to come from it. This combo is totally awesome in DXing and enhancing regular reception. Love it! Would recommend to anyone.
I bought the Coby earphones to listen to music at work. I share an office with two other co-workers who use the phone a lot. These earphones block out the external noise very well. All I can listen to is my favorite radio station on Pandora.For $5 these are an awesome pair for basic use.
I just bought the sony 707 digital camera and wanted something that would print photos easily without taking much space on my desk. The product works well once it calibrates itself after priniting the first page. Product does not come with a usb cable and only a few hp blank sheets.
Hi there. I got the pair about 2 weeks ago. I decided to wait on for the review because I wanted a full break-in period for these. I will agree with other customers that they were a-bit bright at first with not enough bass. After about a week of somewhat continuous playing, I find the warmth and bass really coming in fully! They are a true pleasure to listen to.the build quality on these is great. Has some dampening material inside, its sufficientFor around 55 dollars each speaker (I am on an extremely tight budget) There is absolutely nothing of this price and probably even double that could beat the quality and sound of these.UPDATE: ---> 7/6/11......I just noticed that every time I listen to these, I smile. I have a more recent harman/kardon amplifier/receiver and as a setup, the sound is just superb. I just noticed that one of the customers put them next to their computer screen like 2 feet apart from each other. As I understand, many people have insufficient room for these speakers, but jeez, not 1 or 2 feet apart! You guys, these speakers need their space! I have them about 8-9 feet apart from each other. Placed about 9 inches from a wooden wall and they just sound amazing. APROX. room size: 18 by 32. Pretty large room for such small drivers (6 inch woofer) but as I said, the sound is just astonishing at this price point. Just listened to Steve Winwood's: Valerie and I was completely amazed. 5/5 star or 10/10 or 100/100 what ever you rate it on. but these just surpassed my expectations. They really did.
My husband loves them. Thank you so much! Great seller, fast, everything ok. The sound is very good, and it's perfect for everyday use.
Couldn't find a power adapter any way in my country for my fuji camera, but found it through Amazon (good products & service as always) and it's working great.
Been using this for about a year, and it works fine w/ my CDA 9857. It does work with the original iPhone, but I writing to warn you...This does *not* work with an iPhone 3g. Can't charge the iPhone, can't control the iPhone.
I assumed I was going to become yet another very satisfied customer when I purchased my SlimX iMP-350, just like practically every other person on here, but is it really supposed to be so sensitive? I don't mind the load times with MP3 discs (I like how it loads practically the whole song into the player actually). The unit just SKIPS SO MUCH. I carry it in my pants pocket (which is roomy enough for the unit and not a tight fit at all) vertically, and while walking the unit skips and freezes occasionally, but enough to notice, with MP3 CD's, and skips about every 20 seconds or so and even STOPS with regular CD's. It also takes much longer to load the MP3's when I'm walking with it like this. I almost always had to stop and take it out to level it before it would start playing again. To whomever posts a new review of this product, let me know if this is a common problem, or if my unit was most likey just defective. I didn't waste time and just returned the product, so I don't know for certain, but I absolutely loved the player's features, and if this was just an odd case then I would be more than happy to own it again. Thanks.
Nice clean/crisp sounding speaker for a 4X6!! Best price you will ever find is on Amazon, Forget ebay!
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.
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.
It is not expensive but then you will soon realize the blue plastic pops off and leaves a bare circuit board in its place.
The graphlink is a wonderful gadget for the TI-83. It is an instant receiver and sender of applications and documents.A+++++++
There is a reason that the value pack is so much cheaper. The cartridges are not full! I just got off the phone with HP tech support and they confirmed this. The cartridges sold with the value pack are labeled as *custom* cartridges that have enough ink to print 150 4X6 photos. In fact, the tech support rep discribed the *custom* cartridges as having "way less" than standard cartridges, "less than 50% full". On a related note, I asked him if the initial cartridges that came with my new printer were full, and he said they should have been full standard cartridges.So this value pack isn't such a great value now, is it?
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.
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 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.
I was skeptical about the negativity of the other reviews. I figured they were just overreacting about a plug and play error. I was mistaken.This piece of equipment will ruin your day. Netgear should remove it from the market as it is making a good company look bad.Failures in set up require support tickets from Netgear. Such failures are rampant. The drives list as being 0.0GB in size and this totally prevents you from setting quotas for the drives.In addition, if the drives go down, Netgear is using a proprietary file system (not FAT, FAT32 nor NTFS). There is no way to recover lost data other than to tinker with this for hours - or days - on end.Too bad. It was a nice idea.
I wanted to say great things about this HOYA Filter, and primarily hoped it would cut through haze and U.V. effects as advertised. This product is positioned as a slightly higher end (Mid-Ranged) U.V. Camera Filter versus the low cost $10-$20 type U.V. Filters which many of us have tried at least once because of their low cost. After installing, and trying this Lens Filter, my experience was that it not only "did not" improve the cutting through of haze and U.V. effects, it literally faded and flattened the coloring of the JPEG images. These images of course can be altered to your own desire(s) via various computer programs, however, having to perform this for nearly all photos is not my intent.Tests where from different lighting conditions, types of shots, and Camera settings (a Sony A55V/L) for testing in this case. In particular I had hoped for better Landscape Photos which just did not happen with this Filter, with little to NO change comparisons between this Filter and lower priced, perceived lower quality filters.Also, on my Filter, the Multi-Coating was NOT the greatest. Visible flashing/scaling of the coating surrounded the circumference of the glass where it meets the metal ring. Also, a couple flares of absence of coating in more middle parts of the glass. Hence sorry guys... would have loved to say great things but cannot on this one.Another reviewer stated these higher cost & positioned Hoya Filters as: "Snake Oil" products! There may be some truth to that statement. I also purchased a HOYA 72mm U.V. Filter at the same time as this one, in which current testing has produced some images that look very good, while others (especially Landscape shots) have also resulted in flattened faded coloring, with little, to no difference, between the lower and higher priced Filter products. You can decide yourself.
I have had a Canon camera for about three years. All of a sudden, my battery pack went DEAD. Amazon had the best price and I'm now back in business. I like the camera and the battery pack lasted a very long time. I take lots of pictures of my beautiful grandson.
After searching the internet and reading reviews on various websites, I decided to get this monitor.I bought it to use in "extended desktop" mode with my 13" Macbook. I also bought the Mini-DVI to DVI adapter. The monitor comes with both a VGA and a DVI cable, which saves the expense of having to buy one in addition to buying a monitor.The bottom line: I plugged everything in and it works! The Macbook recognized the display immediately and automatically set the resolution.Color is bright and clear. Text is sharp. Graphics look great. NO DEAD OR STUCK PIXELS!Physical setup was a breeze also. I read on some reviews that the stand was hard to get on, and wouldn't come off once it was put on. I do have an engineering degree, but it was very easy to put the stand on; and it will come off easily. It is held in place with two "dog-ear" style tabs accessible from the bottom. Just bend the tabs in, and off comes the stand!I also tested the monitor with an Acer laptop running Windows Vista basic and the VGA cable; and it worked great with that, too.This is a great monitor.
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.
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.
just got this in the mail today, and i'm more or less happy with it. the main complaints seem to be a) lack of separated speakers, which doesn't bother me, and b) low-quality speakers, which, as a non-audiophile, whatever they used works fine for me. sound is a bit muffled, but i imagine that comes from the speakers being in a small, compact cabinet.the one INEXCUSABLE absence, however, is the lack of outputs. so you can never wire this to your home stereo or listen through the solitude of headphones. maybe this option wasn't found in the stack players of the 50's and 60's, but these days it is a must.
Tried 4 antennas before but none as good as this one. Good price, does the job just as advertised. Don't waste your money on those very expensive antenna. These are not rocket science technology. Just simple and does the job. Highly recommended!!
They serve their purpose, seem of good quality and the price was excellent. They are a bargain vs what the cable companies charge.
Very useful even with the proprietary software. great for recording lectures, memos as well as music. I've had mine for years ,using it on and off. just 1 AA battery to replace when power runs out. Even in this age of gigabytes and terrabytes, its useful and simple. I just wished it worked with my Apple computer
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.
This vendor did a nice job in getting this ink to my doorstep in good time. It's a hard to find ink for this printer as I have an older model printer. Thanks.
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 is perfect for my Canon PS S3IS and its add ons. This little bag carries my S3 with a Teleconverter (Sony VCL-DH1758), a Wide Angle Converter (Raynox DCR6600) a 52mm lens adapter with a UV filter/protector attached to it, a 52mm polarizer, a 72mm polarizer, 4 spare batteries, two SD cards (it can take more), my cleaning kit (Bushnell cleaning kit: microfiber cloth, brush and cleaning liquid) and a mini tripod. It came with two adjustable internal dividers (I use one). It all weights approximately 4.5 lbs (bag and all items included) and there are a few pockets here and there where I can add a few more small items. The bag has a protective cover that slips out of a pocket to protect everything from the weather, if needed. The bag appears to be built with excellent materials. It's a nice looking bag (I got the black) and it comes with an adjustable padded shoulder strap (designed to comfortably carry the bag opposite from the shoulder it's hanging from). I totally recommend it.
to describe this China reject. This is a product you typically find exported to third countries - not the US. All the reviews on this site were correct - stay away! (Apple - you really shouldn't let them put your logo on this product!)
For those who want good pictures but don't want a large learning curve or alot of buttons to have to push...The KODAK CX7300 is the Winning Ticket! Super Ease Of Use without sacrificing quality! What more could you possibly ask for out of a digital camera. And this amazing camera also takes video! You get the Kodak Name and their Imaging Science Technology that many rave about. Don't waste your money with sophisticated features or a Non-Name Brand...get this camera instead. I HIGHLY RECOMEND!
This may be a good product, I don't know. I can't get it to work with my DSL modem which my ISP just sent me. They won't help with the router and the router doesn't document what to do with the modem. So I'm back to my old Linksys router.
I guess this is more of a shout for help :)I connected the system to my laptop, and there is a distinict static white noise that comes if I turn up the volume even a little bit above minimum. My Surround Input level light keeps flashing indicating Audio Input too low - don't know why. Didn't have any issues with my $10 headphones!Any help? Pls email kkarthikjgd AT gmail DOT comCannot really review, other than the fact that the battery wasnt fully charged when it came in!
This is a great product at a fabulous price. I received it very quickly too.
A good sturdy case, I use it when traveling all the time. No complaints on size or anything else for that matter.
The iTrip works great in my small compact car, probably because the transmitter is closer to the antenna. I have driven all over California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, and only had to change the frequency once. Its easy to change to any frequency, and you even have 4 presets. Unfortunately, it doesn't work as well in my larger vehicle, the antenna is a euro style and it is a little farther away, so that must be the reason why. I still love it and would recommend to those with smaller cars.
I installed this scanner and had it working maybe a month. Had the scanner kept working I'd be telling you that you would get better clearer scans from something else and also that the software and installation is really out of date.Fortunately I don't have to go into much detail on that because this scanner just quit working for no reason. Something in the scanner itself, tried many computers and the USB port on the scanner is totally dead. The light on the machine does come on though.This scanner is just a waste of your time and money.
Flash card works great, was just what I would expect from amazon,great product at a great price. Arrived faster than I expected.
O.K.. but lens hood flexes when you press to insert lens hood in mounting attachment / ring.Thanks for the service
I use the memory card in my Samsung d807 phone. Works perfecty.
The only digital I have ever owned was the Kodak DX3515 which I bought years ago and only used to take pictures for online auctions. When I needed a camera for events, I'd buy a Kodak disposable. I decided it was time to upgrade to a digital that I could use all the time-saving me money on developing and also getting better pictures. I am not that savvy when it comes to electronics so if something is not simple enough for me, I get easily frustrated. I knew I wanted to stay with the Kodak name and after a few weeks of comparing products in my price range I went with the C643. When it arrived, I was happy with the size-which is small enough to fit in a pocket and it's not bulky either. I put my rechargable batteries in, popped in my memory card and was able to figure out how to use it without even opening the book. I took it to the zoo the next day to take some shots to get used to how it works and was amazed at how simple it is to use. It guides you in taking pictures and tells you which setting to use for different conditions (beach, action, etc) and all my shots came out great. I even tried the video mode and that is just as simple to use.This is a great camera and I highly recommend it for anyone-if I can figure it out, you can too!
I ordered this little guy last week with a 512 MB JumpDrive Sport. I like this because I have about 6 hours of music and this is the only player with choices. I used to have 2 choices - an Ipod (Major Overkill) or a 128 player that will only hold 1/4 of my music. I had to cut the bitrate back on my music to 160 kbps, but I haven't seen (I mean herd) a difference. If ifill up my card, i can buy another. The earbuds are also great. They have good sound. Thanks Lexar! Great Idea!
Having had a counterfeit that fit so poorly I had to *pry* it back out, I can say that this particular one that I bought to replace it fits perfectly. And it has all the Cannon indicia on it, some in Japanese. Looks (& fits) identical to the OEM that came with the Cannon camera originally.
We recently purchased this to shoot some music videos for an independent recording artist. We didn't have access to a lot of funds for the project, but we needed the end result to look amazing. (Good luck... right?) :-) Anyway, one of the most important things for us was that the panning and tilting (since there would be quite a bit in these music videos) had to be completely fluid and smooth. No jerkiness would be acceptable, and we didn't have any software to fix things if it wasn't perfect.Well, we're happy to report that this tripod made our videos look AMAZING! You cannot tell at all that we didn't use a $500+ tripod.We'd HIGHLY recommend this to any independent or student filmmakers who need a fluid head, for the least amount of money. Even semi-pros and hobbyists will find use from this tripod. We did a TON of research before we made this purchase, and we're convinced that we got the best thing available for the price. We really cannot say enough how happy we are about the performance of this product.When we're done editing our video, we'll come back to our review and upload a clip to demonstrate this tripod's fluidity of movement in the shots we captured.
I purchased this product based on JVC's reputation and the fact that I've used one of their VHS-C's for years. However, I was extremely disappointed with this unit. My JVC GR AX-910 VHS-C tapes, converted to digital via my ATI 8500DV video card to the hard drive, has a better picture quality than this digital camera. No joke.
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!
Got the DVD player installed in under 10 min. and burned 4 DVD movie BACK-UPS using Xcopy Xpress with no problem. This is my 1st DVD burner, so I am quite happy with the performance. I also like the fact that is comes bundled with full versions of the new Nero software. Good deal for an 8x burner. Don't forget to update the firmware at www.creativelabs.com
Hi, Please don't buy if you have any device that is Linux based, ie phone, Xbox, computer etc. First check out the netgear forum for problems with v5 in particular (currently shipping) the DG834G v5 has a common problem where it will not give out a IP address (hardcoded or otherwise) to a Linux based device (wireless or cable). Support says they will not support Linux at all so you can't return it because they will not admit there is a problem or work with you to try to identify if there is a problem or not just will not talk to you at all. Horrible support, horrible product. Completely unusable.
I needed a bag for my new Canon Powershot S3 IS, and out of a few choices, decided on this one. The photo doesn't do the bag justice. The price on it was very reasonable, and the quality is better than I thought it was going to be. It's a good-sized bag, and padded on the inside. It doesn't look like a camera bag which is something I was looking for. I almost could use it as a purse if I needed to It's roomy, enough for the camera, the guides, a wallet, maps, a book, whatever I wanted. Plus some extra pockets on the front for batteries, or extra memory cards, etc.
I agree with the other reviewer. I also got these to go with the subwoofer monster cable. Sound is great - no distortion, static. Nice clear sound. They are alittle pricey, but I wanted to get them to go with the monster subwoofer cable that is THX certified.
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.
It's cheap, all right, but first, it records in only 60 second snippets. What good is that? Totally useless. Then, I can't change the saved files' properties to give them an author or other information than name.
Easy to install, works well, decent features for the price and never a problem with the speed auto-detect (had nightmares with a far more expensive card). Linux drivers work nice too!
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.
Recently spent two weeks vacationing in London and throughout Italy. The Nuvi 370 was invaluable, worth every penny we spent. Not only did it let us find gas stations, stores, restaurants, hotels, and most of our destinations fairly easily, the built-in MP3 player, calculator, and unit conversion utility came in very handy as well. For example, since it is portable, we were able to download "walking tours" of Venice and other locations and listen without having to worry about checking paper maps every 10 minutes.Putting in destinations wasn't that difficult, but there were several times when it took several tries before we could successfully lock in a destination. Apparently, there are several naming discrepancies that the Nuvi couldn't resolve on its own. For example, according to our travel agency, our hotel in Rome was located on a street called "Piazza Di Montecitorio"; however, the Nuvi had the hotel listed under "Monte Citorio," which we eventually discovered after trying for 10-15 minutes. It would be nice if the Nuvi could have suggested other street names instead of giving up. The Nuvi 370 also attempts to pronounce the street names, but it does a poor job of pronouncing names, especially in Italian. I ended up looking at the display anyway because I couldn't understand it most times. I guess this is a minor thing. I recommend saving all of your planned destinations ahead of time (under your Favorites) so that you don't have to waste time putting in new locations when driving or walking.Italian cities have many narrow alleys between 3-5 story buildings that pass as streets. In the older areas, most streets aren't laid out in an organized way, e.g. few streets follow modern grid patterns with a parallel/perpendicular layout. Moreover, in Italy we didn't see any street signs mounted on poles (at the corner) as we have in the US. Instead, street names are chiseled in hard-to-read print on stone wall markers. After a while, these streets start to look the same, so having a portable GPS can save you from walking/driving around in circles. Note: When you power up the GPS, it takes 1-2 minutes to establish contact with the satellites. If you are in a narrow alley, it can get confused - just walk toward an intersection to re-orient the unit.Also, signage in Italy was poor in some places, especially outside the city. With the GPS, we were never afraid of getting lost. Asking for directions when you don't speak Italian can be very frustrating; On one occasion, we ended up walking back to the hotel to get the 370 instead of asking random folks on the street. The maps in the 370 are getting dated, but it wasn't really a problem. I highly recommend this unit if you plan to travel extensively in Europe and the States!!!
The camera, though okay, was a complete waste of money. The picture quality was always out of focus even when you twisted the lens to adjust it. It had a mount on it that worked about 1 our of every 4 times you tried to use it on a desktop monitor though it was universal. My largest complaint was that when I pulled it out of the box the plastic between the camera and the mount was cracked halfway through. It was a matter of days until it fell off of my Desktop moniter falling little more than 12 inches, and breaking in two.Again I restate, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.You will get what you pay for and you are buying a piece of Chinese plastic crap.
Superb state of the art camera which is value priced in today's market. I had been waiting for digital camera resolution to reach the equivalent of 35 MM photography -- it has finally occurred with the advent of 3+ mega pixels. This camera has 3 advanced pixel shifting modes which generate results equivalent to 6 MEGA PIXELs. When the pictures are printed as 8&quot; X 10&quot; blowups on my 2400 X 1200 DPI Lexmark ($175) inkjet, they are equal to my 35MM 8&quot; X 10&quot;s (magnificent). Extremely easy to use, with many features such as: Collage (taking 1 photo and superimposing a 2nd photo upon it so that it appears as if the subject from pic 1 was in the location of pic 2 -- a different background), video streaming where a succession of 20 seconds of stills run together as a clip which can be emailed as motion video, red eye reduction built into the flash, USB port for direct input to a computer or printer, Video port for input to a TV, Calendar to time /date stamp if desired, Macro capability which I recently used to take pictures of pictures, etc. And the price at our local electronics store was $699!!
Purchased remanufactured Magellan Roadmate 300. Works as advertised. Received sooner than I thought I would get it.Was able to register with Magellan and download updates as well.Great deal vs paying full retail.Highly Reccomended!
My wife has Fibromyalgia and thus small things and heavy objects are difficult for her to use. She finds this pen is very light and comfortable. It even has a hidden eraser for the pencil. Although it is light plastic, it seems reasonably well made. We haven't had it long enough to know how durable it will be but considering how hard it is to find big, light pencils and pens (much less something that is also a stylus) we are planning on purchasing several more to act as spares (and also one for myself ;-).
This was supposed to work with my HP printer, I double-checked that it would match up before purchasing. After it came though, it did not fit.
This camera bag (Tamrac Adventure 7) is not for beginners of photography. If one is looking for a camera bag for beginners, one should use Tamrac Adventure 8 or similar. Adventure 7 has a large compartment above the lens compartment, which can hold a lunch box, a wind breaker, binocular and extra camera lens of size similar to that of a Nikon 105mm micro lens. It is built for long distance travel, and is more rigid than Adventure 8. It has a thick pad which is very comfortable to your back, and a thick bottom plate to assit the bag to stand upright when placed on the floor. For those who are somewhat between a professional and a beginner photographer, Tamrac Adventure 7 would be an ideal choice. To hold larger lens such as Canon EF 70-200mm IS USM lens, one should use Tamrac Adventure 9 (a camera bag for professional photographers) which is an upgrade to Adventure 7.
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.
Loved this printer, copier, fax. I ended up buying 2 more for the office. The quality of printing is great and the automatic paper feeder really helps.
I wanted to like this product. However, the instructions were written by someone who does not understand the English language and were incomprehensible. It wasn't easy to program even when I finally made sense of the directions. The final straw was that it quit working entirely after a very short time. A new battery was of no use. I'd suggest finding a more reliable product.
Don't fall for the "get an iPod for free" scams in the fake "reviews" posted here. It's spammers harvesting email addresses for their ridiculous products.Think about it for a moment. How can somebody afford to give away $250+ gadgets just for signing up for some trial offers? Answer: they can't!The San Francisco Chronicle also says these offers are bogus. Search sfgate.com or Google for "David Lazarus Free iPod not really" and you will see what the people running these programs are really doing.
This headset is bought form Eforcity. Fast shipping and inexpensive. This headset contains the wrap for me to keep right length. I like it very much!
Zune is good as IPOD in every aspect, with even bigger screen. The only disadvantage is lack of accessories, but I think that will change in future. But overall I would recommend Zune over IPOD because of Looks, Screen Size, Ease of Use and PRICE.
The only reason I needed this charger was because I left my original one in a rental car on accident. Garmin wanted $29.90 + shipping direct from them, but from Amazon I was able to save ten bucks. This product does exactly what it's supposed to do. If you need one of these, you need it, no way around it. Amazon's price was competitive, and the shipping was fast. Highly recommend.
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.
I was looking for a bag that wasn't to big to hold my 13 inch MacBook air, my iPad, and associated cables. This bag has two padded slots that hold the laptop and iPad perfectly. Also there is several other pockets that hold the cords and misc other items. Very happy with this bag. Build quality is top notch. I believe it will hold any 13" Notebook so even if you have a different notebook it should still be a good choice.
This is my first Nikon Camera, being a faithful Pentax follower for over a decade> i decided to buy a Nikon dSLR. after reading all the reviews and 4 of my friends having similar models.The price was amazing, i have since added a polarizer lens (to compensate for light distortion), the camera is really easy to use, very user friendly and takes amazing pictures. Very light and sturdy.i would give it a 10/10 rating,
Absolutely worth the money. Costs less than a half of Canon's one, performs the same (if not better). No problems yet. Recommended!
I ordered this center channel as an upgrade from the basic center channel that came with my Yamaha 5.1 Theater system. The difference in sound was obvious from the moment I turned on the radio. The sound is clearer and has a MUCH better range than the stock center channel. I would recommend this speaker to anyone with a "basic" theater system looking for an improvement in sound quality. I am looking forward to upgrading the satellites to JBL as well!
I am very pleased with the Panasonic Plasma. The company that delivered the unit was great - they scheduled delivery after 5PM which really was convenient. After selecting this model I shopped all around for it, both in stores and online. Amazon had the best price.
Okay, this is a cheap, wide angle almost superzoom lens. That said, it covers a very usable range, produces sharp images, has a solid build, and is light and easy to use. It is a good choice for a travel lens for an APS-C sensor dSLR (not for full frame). The bokeh is a little odd, but I can live with it. The AF can be a bit slow in poorer lighting (but many more expensive lenses suffer from this as well). I've not regretted the purchase. Highly reccomend.
I am a custom home theater installer, and want to pass along that this adapter works wonderfully well with Universal Remote's Home Theater Master lineup.
Very quick shipping. Cables well made, work fine. Great price. Good communications. Recommended, I would do business with in the future.
Not much to say about this. Its a good price for solid, reliable memory. I'd buy again.
I like this little player a lot, but I've really enjoyed it much much more since I loaded the Rockbox software on it. Way better than Sansa's default. I can now use the MicroSDHC card slot, so I have 6 Gb available, which is plenty for me. The 'lanyard' setup has to be the worst I've ever seen, however. For the $26 I paid, it was a steal.
I'm embarrassed to say how many pairs of earbuds I've purchased and thrown away. Often, the in-ear fit is uncomfortable. Other times, the earbuds slide out of the ear, and the sound quality is affected. These over-ear phones are very comfortable, and don't have the problem of an earbud slipping out of the ear.I'm fortunate to live near a Koss outlet store, and was able to sample nearly all of their products. These sounded better than many of their other headphones priced MUCH higher. Don't be fooled by the price. These headphones would be a value at double or triple the price.
I've used this to record voice and piano, and it works great (using freeware 'audacity'). I also use it for my webcam. For recordings, often I amplify the sound after recording. On webcam chats, people say they can hear me just fine. Works for me.
I ordered 3 of these cartridges (1 yellow, 1 cyan and 1 magenta), Asked amazon to group it into as few packages as possible, and what do i get?A Plastic bubble wrap lined envelope with 3 cartridges in them, where the cartridge boxes almost changed shape to match the cartridge inside them.This is by far the worst experience i've had so far from Amazon (probably because they decided to ship it with UPS)Hope the next purchaser has better luck than i did....
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 hooked this system up to my TV last night and for the price, it delivers. Looks good, too! Sound is excellent, simple controls, easy to set up, clean design. The remote is a little unwieldy with too many buttons of the same size and shape. Maybe I'll get a universal. Watched MI-2 and this system rocks!
I imagined these would be very good connectors. I was right in the aspect of the quality. These are very good quality connectors. However, if you don't have the proper type of crimpers needed to crimp these, do not bother. I also tried to use a torch to solder my power wire inside of these with no luck. These are very durable and seem to be of high quality, but just make sure you know what you are getting.
A new HP factory ink cartridge in the retail box. Works perfectly, no errors, no spotting. Best value for the money.I definitely recommend factory cartridges for complete satisfaction."There is no such thing as a fool-proof system. Someone will make a better fool tomorrow."BenJiRoo
Pros: Great pictures and quality madeCons: noneEase of Use: Excellent - It is easy to use right out of the boxDurability: Excellent - Virtually indestructiblePortability: Excellent - Tiny, and always functionalPhoto Quality: Excellent - Pictures are professional gradeLighting Conditions: Use inside &amp; outside, with or without a flash. (The flip out LCD is a plus for overhead shots)I would recommend this camera primarily for anyone.Comments:This is an amazing camera that never fails to come up with a great picture. I am far from a pro. but this camera's function and quality enable me to take shots that look good anyway.It even has a quality mic. that allows you to record and add sound to a picture and the software that comes with it is the best I have seen yet! (Thank you Canon)I upgraded from the Canon A70,(sold it at Amazon Marketplace),mainly for the fold out LCD and I am very happy I did so.Also,I teamed the A80 up with the Canon i860 printer and the results are out of this world!!
I ordered this product for my LG 900g and Dell Inspiron 1525. It does not work in either product. I went to the local computer/electronic repair place that my friend owns. It is indeed the memory card. I will not be purchasing from this seller again. It was inexpensive so I guess you get what you pay for these days.
I had an ipod mini but wanted to upgrade, and I love my new ipod. The one thing I wish it did was take movies from dvd's and put it on. I love the additional storage and the video features.
Sound quality is excellent. Very comfortable. Great price. I'm thinking about buying a couple more pair so I can have a pair at the office, home, and one for my son... :)The only thing I can't comment on is how long they will last; I've only had them a couple of months. But I'm not concerned about them, I'm just mentioning that to be complete in my review.
This product works as advertised. So far it has flawlessly repaired 5 music CD's and one computer program CD. The computer disk had a deep scratch and would hang up at a certain point in the program. Now it works fine.
Everything came in on time and in great condition. WOuld defenitely do business with them again.
It's a great idea to increase headphone listing; battery life, volume, quality etc.. You can see what it is... the only flaw is - how to carry it around in the gym or on the go? I emailed the company and suggested that with Bluetooth on the rise, that if they could make versions that would carry (the little) Bluetooth headphone enablers they have these day's - the ones where you can use any headphone you want or have it so you can attach the iPod itself on the thing (for all I care).... Make the amplifier the main unit and the iPod secondary (how about that).... The amplifier industry should step in and just start designing probable units that accommodate the portable music industry.... NO?
i recived a dvi-i adapter that was not what i had ordered, i ordered a dvi-d adapter after one email they got back to me right a way and sent me the corect one they were very frendly and fast i would highly recomend deailing with themthe adapter that they sent worked great and was a great deal
This was alright, except the power is so intermittent you have to leave your XM unit on...not great when the receiver gets so hot. Anyway, when it's powered off, it's difficult to get it back on. Wish there was a more reliable way to get Sat. radio to play through a standard GM in-dash CD player...
You want that extra battery juice to keep your iPhone going longer this is the gizmo to buy. Comes complete with everything you need to hook-up to it. Great item!
I recently picked up a brand-new unit (NOS) on Ebay. It was sealed in retail packaging. The guy had 10 to sell and wanted list price of $80, but it was well worth it. Because the retail package included the rechargeable nicad batteries, the attachment for regular round batteries, a pair of earbud headphones, and the charger. The charger is usually not included.What's unique about the SL-CT730 is that several Panasonic models had the 3D equalizer settings, but usually it was just two settings, apart from the other settings such as TRAIN, LIVE, SBASS, and SBASS+. The SL-CT730 has a complex remote that allows you to configure the two 3D sound settings for EACH of the other settings. In other words, you could set the equalizer to SBASS normal, or in conjunction with each of two 3D settings!!! Not only that, but it offered two types of supplemental bass settings. The total number of sound settings is bewildering: NO EFFECT, HBASS, HBASS+, SBASS, SBASS+, TRAIN. And at each of these settings, you can configure no 3D effect or one of two 3D effects! Incredible. The only setting it does not have that Panasonic ever offered is LIVE, but the two 3D settings easily make up for that (or mimic it).I have several models of Panasonic portable cd players, and this one is probably the best. Mainly complex instrumentation comes through very well. Volume setting is pretty sensitive too so I get adequate volume at a setting of 10. This player is also of the super slim design.The complex remote on this player is probably the most expensive of any of the Panasonic players; a replacement remote is $111, but my unit is brand new so I won't have to worry about it that.Getting a brand new player of this caliber is well worth the $79 if you ask me, but there were no other takers on Ebay so I was the only one who bit. I got so sick and tired of buying used Panny units on Ebay where the seller said it was in excellent, 'mint' condition, only to find it with scratches all over the LCD screen and corrosion in the battery compartments. One seller said the player was purchased brand new just 6 months earlier and he included the open packaging and all contents. When I received the unit, it was clear he exchanged the brand new player in it with a used one he had, and made it seem the original one was included in the deal. Too many scratches on it to be used for a few months.So to those who missed the opportunity to buy a brand-new SL-CT730 on Ebay recently, all I can say is snooze, you lose!
We love this printer! We shopped around for a long time before deciding on this one and are really happy with our decision! It is a tiny bit louder than we expected, but the print quality is excellent and it does everything we ask it to in a timely fashion. :)
Great service and came in Great condition, the picture quality is a bit better than average however it does need lots of light not choppy like some digicams
i bought this item to upgrade my powerbook g4 12", and it works just great!
After buying and returning 2 cd-read/writers -HP, Philips-this TDK VeloCD worked without a hitch. No software problems,no compatiblility problems. Nero(for burning cd's)works very well. It's not as windows-friendly as Adaptec but its stilleasy to use. Easy instructions for installing in your tower.You do have to make sure any MP3's your burning are free ofany errors. So download 'good quality' copies. I've had thisburner for about 2years now. Have fun!
All you need to know is that this drive is expensive, slow and that service and technical help when it goes wrong from Iomega is utterly miserable. Avoid this product unless you like spending hours on hold or you like your technical help from incoherent morons. Avoid this like the plague.
I bought this case for the Sony DSC-T33 camera.When the case arrived, I was amazed that the case had no belt loop, clip, lanyard ring, strap or anything else.It is just a case, nothing what-so-ever beyond that.As packaged, you can't see that it has no way to connect it to anything. You have to destroy the packing to find out.The anti-theft plastic display package has a hole for display hang-up. If only the case designers had that imagination.Poor design...
I bought this battery along with my new Chumby One. It took a full charge and hasn't let me down. What more could one ask from a battery?
Penpower WorldCardColor Color Business Card ScannerI cannot really say how well this business card scanner works as the software destroyed the graphics on my screens so that they could not be used. I am using Windows 7 and 2 x 24' screens (BenQ and Samsung). Removal of the software immediately returned the screen graphics to normal.This was repeated 3 times to confirm that the scanner software was the problem.
I use this with my Dell Inspiron 640m. The retractable part is nice. Less tangling of all the various cords attached to my computer. I've never had a problem with the cord not working as it should. I would buy this again.
A few things that surprised me are, one, the keyboard is set up like a laptop one, very short and compact, so the configuration is a little different. I do like the look, but it'll take a little time to find all the keys. The mouse is very sesitive to the touch so you don't have to have a lot of space to use it. It's also taking a little time to get used to because it passes over the spot I want if I move it too fast. The mouse can either sit on the desk, and will turn off automatically, then turn back on with the touch of a button, or it can dock on the keyboard, to turn off, and be removed to turn back on. I also enjoy this feature because my kids are less likely to run off with it when it's attatched to something. It's worth every penny with the space that is given to remove the wires.
I bought this case for my Canon A620 and I liked it a lot. It is nicely design to fit the camera snugly. The padding is soft yet enough to make me feel that my camera would survive an accidental fall.Has a belt clip that I would use with my backpack. The color is great and fit well with almost any clothes.Definitely a good case for Canon cameras.
The colour is really cool and really suits any fun loving personality. The ability to use it in the rain is really beneficial especially if your favourite song is playing. The 2.5&quot; speaker delivers relatively decent sound, although I would hardly call it dynamic. The strap is also good because you don't need an extra bag although I personally prefer a belt clip (this is the only reason that this Philips did not get 5 stars.
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.
If you don't have an iPod or another MP3 player, this is a pretty good choice for people on a budget. That said, there's just no excuse for Apple not putting a little LCD display on the iPod shuffle so you can see what you're playing and so you can have more control options.Yes, it's VERY compact, yes the "shuffle" concept is great, but at the end of the day a good MP3 player needs a display. Don't get me wrong. I'm still happy my wonderful wife got me an iPod shuffle ... it's a great MP3 player and it certainly makes work and workouts easier, but Apple should have done a better job with product design. I mean, come on, it's from Apple ... the leaders of cool!
This device is excellent, if you have a laptop with a two prong connector. It, however, will not work, if your laptop has a three prong connector for the power adapter. There is nothing on Amazon's site or on J&R's site that indicates that this device is for the two pronged connectors. I would think that most new laptops, like my new one, has a three prong connector. J&R dragged its feet, when I asked for a refund.
I got this keyboard 3 days ago so i still might be too early to write this review... the only reason i'm writing this review is because of what happened 2 days ago.As I was making some green tea, my cup broke due to the hot water and it got all over my electronics; main my keyboard and my speaker volume controller... and myself.My volume controller immediately broke and started blasting music (it fixed itself now but) this keyboard however... didn't have any problems. It was working perfectly and seemed like nothing happened.I spilled coke on one of my keyboards before and it immediately broke down soon as water touched its surface so this keyboard surviving the hot water ordeal surprised me.I'm typing with it right now and I'm glad I got this keyboard. Durable, convenient, and doesn't feel cheap at all. (well it is 100 dollars but...) Good keyboard for non gaming folks like me i guess.
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.
Great Camera, bag, and accessories. Just wish it had come with a fire wire as well as the AV hook up.
These Hoya UV Super HMC filters really live up to their reputation: they are superbly crafted using advanced coating technologies to achieve a unique ("multi coated") format that interferes very little with light transmission, and, to boot, helps protect your lens while doing so. Although it can be argued whether or not UV filter coatings actually improve image quality of digitally-taken photographs (it is pretty clear that the benefit is there for FILM cameras, where UV rays can create unwanted color casts and lack of clarity), if you hold the filter up to the light and look through it at various angles, it seems pretty clear that the filter is doing an excellent job of helping control unwanted light biases. I'm using the filter onSony Alpha SAL35F18 Wide Angle Lens.Mine was manufactured in Japan, and has the feel and look of a filter that costs twice as much. It's truly a bargain in the sense of what you get for the cost, and arguably, can improve your images in outside settings. Of course, even if does not, it still fulfills the lens protection function without degrading light transmission by any appreciable degree, even when you are shooting at the widest zoom settings. An easy five star recommendation.Note:This is not a circular polarizing filter, but is a UV filter. This means that this particular filter does not cancel out glare from water, glass, and other reflective sources, but rather is a general UV filter that can help generally clarify shots taken on bright, sunny days. For a great circular polarizer at this same size, look into the excellentZeiss 55mm T* Circular POL Filter.
Excellent product, fully met my expectations. Have had it half a year now. Fits my Nikon D80 with Sigma 18-125mm
The Coby 7" TV that I ordered from Amazon.com last month is a very good TV and it is working very good.
I have had many different types of camera bags in my time, but found this Backpact to be extremely versitile and hold camera equipment, paper work or books, pens,telephoto and other lens, plus about anything you want to take along on your shoot. Only one bag,and it's comfortable, easy access and rugged.A-1 in my book.Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)
I thought the installation instructions were simple. They even had instructions for people who didn't follow the instructions. I connected an iMac, a Dell (P-3) running XP Pro, and a HP 2200 printer with a JetDirect card to the base station and have a laptop with a wireless card.I did have problems getting the PC to see the printer, but this was largely because I had a static IP address configured before. Once I fixed that, it was great. The wireless weaved in and out even though I had at least 40 percent signal in the house. I solved that problem by turning the security (with the encryption key) off and relying on the MAC (Ethernet;nothing to do with Apple) address filtering for security. In that mode, you put the MAC addresses of all of your devices into the base station. Since I did that, my wireless connection has been golden. I had the laptop's wireless up for six hours at a stretch without a single dropped connection.I would recommend this mainly because it seems to be a very reliable unit with great wireless reach at an unbelievable low price. I thought I would have to pay alot to get something that worked this well. Even for newbies, the configuration wizard is very easy to use, and failing that, the technical support is terrific.
For the price, you really can't beat the build quality and features!It has an abundance of nooks and crannies, however one or two more of the Velcro compartment separators on the inside would be useful if you have lots of smaller lenses.I really have no complaints. I'm very pleased with the purchase.UPDATE:Two and a half years later, this bag still follows me everywhere. Occasionally, I'll fit a Canon 100-400 and 70-200 f/2.8 into the bag, along with my 10-22, 55-250, 18-55, 50mm, and a single body (plus the usual: rags, batteries, rain gear, filters, mem cards, cables, telescope adapters, etc). It a bit bulkier like a book bag, and I wish I would have looked into some of the models by Lowepro that I've seen in the field. Nothing to-date has failed (including straps, clips, and zippers). The only wear is evident on the inside, where some of the "velvet" is rubbed off the separators where I constantly insert and retract my camera with lenses; not a bit deal though. I'm still happy with this purchase.
I don't understand why it is not sold with casters. I ended up buying a set of casters and handle on ebay which was another 60 dollars. Pelican could make it easier for us by offering the option to purchase the casters.
I bought this as one of the first accessories for my Canon Digital Rebel / 300D. The grip is a total workhorse. It holds two batteries. With 80% charge on each battery, a 4 second image review on the LCD, and using the flash about 50% of the time, I took 1200+ pictures before the bar faded a notch on my battery indicator. A MUST if you're going to own the dRebel.
...i agree with some other reviewers about the colour. i got a pink mini iPod today for christmas but (don't get me wrong this is like its only fault) the colour shown in pictures on the apple website and amazon is totally NOT what it really looks like. its kind of a darkish lilac colour, which is really cute but not what i expected.i love everything about my iPod mini (especially the music quiz - it ROCKS!). i've got 474 songs on it already!a perfect christmas present! :)UPDATED:my mini was working just fine then one day i plugged it into my computer to add some new songs to it and it keeps telling me "no iPod connected" and won't update it. has this happened to anyone else??? what can i do?UPDATED AGAIN:we rang the apple hotline and they were very helpful (even if it took hours to actually get through to a person not a machine) and told me all i needed to do was reset my mini!
I have had excellent success when copying on these dual-layer discs from Verbatim. I trust this product, and because time is money (I'm a professional videographer), if the longer-dupe process is delayed due to a &#34;rejected/error in disk&#34; when making copies, I'm that much more stressed. That has not happened with these disks in my years of using them.
I use this recorder for EVP work with the paranormal investigation group that I'm a member of. In this line we want the most sensitive equipment possible and this definitely fills that spot. My main reason for buying this was due to Olympus rating it as one of their most sensitive recorders.The stereo microphone attachment is outstanding. Not only can you get High Quality but you get Stereo High Quality (SHQ setting).This recorder is loaded with features which you can activate to help clean up the audio you record. It also doubles as an MP3 player so you can take it with you when you exercise or sit through boring lectures. Well worth the price in my opinion. However if these features arent something that you need you can definitely find a cheaper model that will suit you.
I have had this Sony DVD 108 for about two months and simply love it as it delivers excellent video's, true colors and great sound that can be played back on your home tv via the camera itself , or by putting the mini dvd into your puter or dvd player . I have also made large full sized dvd's that I recordered with my out board dvd burner , again excellent results with no loss of quality.Yes this camcorder uses mini dvd's and I have been using both the + rw and the - rw .....I prefere the - rw which almost sure will play back on ANY dvd player.....some puters might not play back the + rw's. Also I record in the HQ mode which will give you the best capture quality , but it's for only 20 min. at this HQ setting. Yes only 20 min , but I know whats on it for that 20 min is excellent ......then I can burn this to the bigger dvd burner and I can put 3 20 min dvd's onto the bigger dvd , giving me an hour of quality viewing ... OR ...edit what I don't want to onto the larger disk.I have chose this mini dvd media over the hard drive models , as I don't always have a puter to download to......and don't have to worry about the hard drive of the camera crashing out.And after owning several mini dv camcorders that require the tapes......well , no more jammed or pinched tapes.....or recording over something you didn't want to.....I had enough of them. The dvd will last a looooong time , for years to come.......look , guess how many times rented dvd's are played back......thousands of times, right?Alot of reviewers are complaining about this and that , that are no fault of the camera.......no it does NOT come with a remote or will not accept one ( buy the dvd 308 if you need the remote control) . Many find it hard to edit scenes you don't want.....why did you take them in the first place ?......edit when you re record to another burner then.The DVD108 has a 40 power zoom....but if you zoom out that far you will need a tripod becuse you'll be moving too much.....just like looking through a rifle scope or powerful binoculars.....buy a tripod.Battery power is OK which will give you 45 min to an hour of taping.....but I bought the larger extra battery so I will never run out of power. Yes you must use ONLY SONY batteries.This cam has an easy mode switch which makes it simple for any one to capture excellent video's , yet enough options for the experimenter to play with. Even has a " night mode" which records great in total darkness ( up to 20 feet )......better than no video at all , right !!!No....I never used the camera mode, nor will I as I have a great digital camera for taking still pix.Simply , you will love this SONY DVD108 camcorder.
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 was mostly impressed by the quality of this product. It seems to be made of a good, durable plastic. The eTrex snaps in with a solid &quot;click.&quot; The quality of the &quot;replacement&quot; battery cover could be better, however. On that note, the eTrex doesn't lose any of it's water-resistance with this battery cover, as it's the yellow rubber case of the unit that is water-resistant, not the battery compartment. I like having the GPS on my bike, it would replace my cyclecomputer if it didn't go through batteries so quickly and was a little smaller. My two complaints with this product are the fact that you have two battery covers of different quality to keep track of; and when mounted on my bike and trying to push the buttons on either side of the unit, there is a very slight amount of movement caused by a swiveling motion between the battery cover and the GPS.
. . . and I got it fast at a low price. I had shopped locally, but it was out of inventory around here. So I went to Amazon.
Got this to use initially with Inventor 2009. Works well, much more intuitive than the Inventor "free rotate" command. It felt a little cumbersome for about the first 15 minutes; now I prefer it to before.I like the ability to configure the sensitivity of different transformations independently, and the ability to assign custom functions to the two buttons.It would be perfect if it had a mouse wheel in the base so as to have only one input device...
This is a great product and is quite fast. The write protect switch changes the way the device is recognized and will show different available options when in the different modes. The only issues are that the write protect switch is recessed and cannot be operated without a paperclip or something that is not part of the device. Secondly, the device needs to be unplugged and plugged back in to recognize the change of switch position. No complaints beyond that.
...I bought this originally because I wanted to be able to havemusic in the house wherever I was, without needing to buy a seperate stereo for the kitchen, the bedroom, and the living room (I love my music).Great little boombox, needs slightly better bass but overall sound quality is very good. CDs have all played without a problem, nice features in being able to see where in a disc you are, set playback options (random, repeat, etc.). Radio reception is very good, half the time I don't even have to use the antenna. Can put in nine presets, I really like this option! Cassette player is also good, my major complaint with that is no reverse playback. That's a bummer, but otherwise the controls are all very well laid out, and the boombox isn't made of overly chintzy materials.It's a really neat color and shape - sort of like a little donut or spaceship with a handle. Requires 4 AA batteries to run the clock when it's not plugged in, that was a pain the first time because I made all my presets then turned off the switch for the electrical socket by accident. Oops.Has an alarm, and the coolest thing about the radio option is you can set the alarm music volume to be different from the sleep mode music volume. That way you can set music to play for up to an hour while you go to sleep at a nice low volume, then let it blast away at a higher volume when the alarm goes off. Also has a timer, so I carry this thing into the kitchen when I'm cooking.Very compact, very portable, and everyone who comes over wants to play with it. Overall, definitely a good purchase and worth the money for a small, powerful boombox that you can carry from room to room.
I made the mistake of first buying a cheap knockoff and had nothing but problems. Lesson learned. This genuine article costs only slightly more, and works flawlessly.
We had our PowerShot A80 less than 2 years and the internal hardware failed so the camera could no longer take pictures....despite the fact that we took excellent care of it. Same problem as others have reported -- the image sensor apparently failed because the camera would only take totally BLACK IMAGES. You could only see a black blackground through the LCD viewfinder when the power was on.We paid several hundred dollars for this camera and it didn't even last 2 years! Canon does NOT stand behind their cameras when they fail after one year so their tech support line told us that we would have to pay the shipping and repair costs which are quite expensive. We will NOT pay Canon another penny in the future when we buy cameras, photo printers, etc.Save yourself a lot of frustration and expense -- buy another brand of camera!
My new Brother IntelliFax 4100E was very easy to install and setup. Easy to follow step by step instructions had me up and running in about 15 minutes. Fax and print quality are excellent. I highly recommend this product to any individual or small business that requires high speed and high quality fax and copy capabilities.
It has holes in it and everything, you know, to plug in stuff! I mean, how cool is that!?! Plus two cool green lights to boot! Whoa! I couldn't live without one!
A must have for the auto technician with the cold weather on the way, I thought it was priced right and performs well
I'm sure these are good quality headphones but I returned them because I couldn't get them to fit properly. I did buy a different set of Sennheisers as they are a great product
Good:- Crystal clear wide screen display that has a fast response time so there are no ghosting effects with DVD playback.- 2Gb of fast ram. You normally have to fork out truckloads of dollars for this!- Windows XP Pro and Vista ready. XP Pro is the best OS at present.- Can run 3D games at respectable levels of detail. Great if you are stuck in a hotel and need to play on something.- Loads of USB ports. Connect your printer, camera and other gadgets with ease.- Amazing sound quality.- Microphone and Headphone ports at the front.- Warehouse scale hard disk at 120Gb of space!- Burn DVDs and CDs easily.- Very clear, high resolution webcam.- It looks smart.- Battery time is 3+ hours.- Has all the other essential ports such as Network, Firewire etc.Bad:- Gets a little warm during use. You can feel gentle wafts of heat rising through the keys to your fingertips. This hasn't been warm enough to upset me or my wife.- A bit heavy, but it's so packed full of technology, it's a miracle that it doesn't feel like lead!- You need a lot of patience when you start it the first time. Have a blank DVD ready to create the emergency repair disk. The system sets itself up automatically the first time you run. Leave a good half an hour at least for this.- Not much documentation. I haven't needed it, but some people may feel a little uncomfortable without a complete instruction manual. You can download all the details you need from Acer's website anyway.Overall:Buy it! Acer have thought very hard about what a good all-rounder notebook user needs. The bad points are minor in comparison to the good points. When you run it for the first time, it feels like you are using a workstation and not a notebook!
I keep some earbuds in my purse for the gym and such... this is great for keeping them from being a tangled mess!
perfectly fits my 15 inch hp dv6000. very nicely padded. I highly recommended this product.wish it had some straps for easy carrying.
I bought this lens as a replacement for my Nikkor 18-70 kit lens, and I compared it to my 18-70 and a Nikkor 50/1.8. (Note that the 18-70 is known for being quite sharp for a kit lens, and the 50/1.8 is an extremely sharp lens.) I tested the 24-60 at 30 mm and 50 mm. I found it somewhat soft and lacking in contrast wide open, especially compared to the 50/1.8 (at 2.8), but it was still clearly sharper than the 18-70 when it was wide open, as well as being more than a stop faster. Stopped down, the 24-60 was consistently sharper than the 18-70, although it never quite caught the 50/1.8 in sharpness, and showed much less distortion and light falloff than the 18-70. (For comparison, a Nikkor 17-55 that I previously tested was a little softer than the 50/1.8 at 2.8, and almost indistinguishable when stopped down. But that lens costs $1200.)The biggest weakness of the Sigma 24-60 was its handling of out-of-focus elements in pictures. Overall I found the out-of-focus look to be busy and not very attractive, and under some circumstances (brightly lit objects near the edge of the picture, and nearer than the plane of focus) it could get downright ugly. Most of the time it wasn't really a problem, though, and how important this aspect is depends on your shooting style and what you care about.In the end I decided not to keep the lens, since I would like to be upgrading to a somewhat higher level of performance, but that will come at a steep price. If you are on a budget, or just want something better than a kit lens, the Sigma 24-60 is a great deal at this price -- it's much cheaper than a new 18-70, and is clearly a better lens.
I was very surprised to see reviews saying this product was hard to use. I found it to be very simple.1. I turned it on along with my camcorder.2. Plugged it in to my 10+ year old Sony HandyCam.3. I put a blank DVD disk in.4. Pressed the very obvious record button. The screen was flashing with a picture of the record button. So it was kind of hard to miss.5. Pressed the play button on my camcorder.6. An hour later it was done and we are watching the DVD in our standard DVD player.There no way to make this any simpler except have someone from Sony come to your home and do it for you. My only desire however is that it would include additional conversion options. I would love to convert my 8MM tapes to AVI files. That still seems to be very challenging. Also I have not yet tried to do any editing of the DVDs during conversion. But as far as a straight 8MM camcorder tape to DVD copy, it was simple.
Price looks fine but be aware of the merchant, I tried to buy this article but shipping from Discountjungle was almost as expencive as the speakers. Needless to say I cancelled the purchase, other than that this speakers are excellent.
The main clasp for the bottom part isn't perfect... it's slightly bent and requires some manipulation to "click." The tripod's great, the cleaning kit's great. Be careful about that front clasp. It was shipped quickly though.
The bike mount works great. For the Garmin eTrex Legend Hcx, I installed the clip that came with the gps unit on to the original back cover. The clip then attaches to the bike mount. The bike cover for the gps that comes with the bike mount does not fit the eTrex Legend Hcx. But you do not need it. Just use the clip that comes with the gps unit.
My Dell XPS 1330 (with 6 cell battery) fits perfectly. I was looking for something light weight to complement the light weight notebook and this case logic did the trick. I have enough room for the power supply and my logitech nano wireless mouse. The front pouch I usually keep my mp3 player, a digital camera, pen and portable 2.5" hard drive. On occasion, I drop my GPS in the front pouch as well, it gets a bit crowded.I don't use the document area too much but it holds a few envelops or other VERY slim items. I wouldn't put anymore than a trade paperback in it.I can't think of anything I would improve on this bag or anything I would take away. I'm delighted.
Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 AmpsI found this battery charger to be, the best I have ever used. I use this mainly for my motorcycle during the winter months. I find that it is not only very easy to use, but the charger monitors when your battery is low, and keeps to the proper level. I bought this about eight years ago in a department store, and it worked fine for many years. But when selling a previous motorcycle I gave the charger to the party who purchased the bike. About two years later I purchased another motorcycle, and I could never find this charger until one day I when out to Amazon, and immediately bought it. I highly recommend this unit to anyone who needs a good automatic battery charger.
The bag is awesome. I suppose I mean it is ALL awesome. The problems I have could easily be remedied on my end. The case tends to fall over due to the camera being placed at the top of the bag making it top-heavy.Maybe when I get some more lenses in the bag at the bottom it will even out. I only have two lenses right now. (Just getting into dSLR's coming from a Canon AE-1 film camera.)The adjustable spaces for equipment are fantastic. With the Velcro panels being able to go anywhere in the bag, adjusting for lenses is an easy task.The inside, zippered, mesh pockets are great for extra lenses, batteries and CF cards. They give you two of them. One larger than the other.The outside pocket holds my laptop computer and the power supply goes in the front elastic pocket just fine.There are comfortable straps for your shoulders. It is easy to carry it on one shoulder, it is balanced properly. There are loads of other straps that can hold a monopod, tripod, bottle of water, etc. Also a chest strap and waist strap if you plan to hike some rough terrain.All in all, I really like this camera bag. It meets and exceeds my expectations for what I wanted in a really portable camera bag.I found one sort of like it but it was a bit smaller. I figured I could do with the extra room as time goes by. I did not want to buy that one and then need more room in a year. I think this bag will suit me for many years to come.
I loved everything about this bag, for about 2 weeks. Then the material started to fray from the edge binding, any area that I used to capacity. First, was the water bottle holder. I only used a small bottle. Then I noticed the fraying, so I stopped using that pouch. A few weeks later, the fraying began on the main back panel around the corners; and from there it just got worse, so I returned it to the store. Too bad, I loved the front pouch - perfect for MP3 player. This is a well designed, bag except for the quality of the construction.
I must admit I bought these because I own several BIC speakers including The Acoustech series. I continue to purchase the BIC brand because I am consistently impressed with the quality and price of their products. This Bookshelf set is Amazing. Fantastic Lows and superb highs. Just what I wanted. Thanks again.
The Odyssey 200 would have been a good value had it worked properly when I received it. The memory expansion slot was defective and fried a 32MB SmartMedia card that had been working fine in a Rio for 2 years. Tech support refused to acknowledge the unit was defective and refused to exchange it or give me a refund. Buyer beware -- the company is dishonest.
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.
Have had two of these in last 3 years. First one went out and luckily I had registered with Linksys and still had a few days left to have it covered under warranty. Got it replaced and now two days ago that one (warranty replacement) went out which is now out of warranty. I will NOT be replacing it with another Linksys. Tech support was unable to tell me what the issue was with it.
Cables are as advertised. The seller even worked with me when I wanted to order and additional cable and have everything shipped in one shipment. Would buy again and work this seller.
These headphones are TERRIBLE. I wouldn't even pay $5 for these pieces of junk. The bass..if you can even call it bass.. sounds like a wall mart sub that has a 20,000 watt amp powering it. It has absolutely no clarity, and isn't even loud its just annoying. The low end- talking 20-40hz sounds like a bellowing lousy buzz at the most. If you truly love real deep bass with some SQ look elsewhere...."sigh"
Very well built & designed wall mount bracket!It took me about 20 minutes from marking the screw holes to turning on the TV to mount this bracket. It is very sturdy - and supports my 15" Sharp Aquos LCD TV with ease. This TV is in a corner of my kitchen, and there was only one stud close enough to mount the bracket which would allow viewing from most of the kitchen. The length and design of the arm was extremely helpful in that I could swing the arm either right or left to best position it into the corner. The screws supplied for mounting to the TV were the perfect length (my TV came with a handle and the screws for that would be too long). The only tools I needed were a Philips head screwdriver and my drill. Excellent product!
This is a very convenient way to buy ink for my printer. I may also need to buy a few individual taks for the colors that are consumed more rapidly, but the 8-tank set is a great idea.
When I bought this item I was not expecting to hear great quality but it failed to live up even to my low expectations. It sounds like it is overmodulating (a big word that means it's trying to send more signal than it can handle) and so the bass is VERY noticeably distorted. If you actually want to enjoy listening to your iPod you'll need something better.
I don't have as much money as I do love for good sound. These are great for the price. I have used much more expensive headphones and been disappointed. A friend has Dre's Beats, and they are very good. Using the Koss PortaPro on my mp3 player (SanDisk Clip) using the FLAC format blew me away. It is a better sound than on the $250.00 Beats on a stupidly expensive Ipod. No doubt the FLAC format has a lot to do with it, but I saved $400.00 over my friend and get very good sound. Very clear, great bass, at all volumes. I usually second guess any purchase I make...happily, not this time!
I've had this monitor for only 2 days now and I think it's the best monitor you can buy for being a non widescreen format. It takes the place of my other Acer LCD monitor (AL1706) which is also an awesome monitor but a bit smaller. It's connected to my other computer now. This monitor has a beautiful display. It's very bright and huge. It's almost like looking at a lighted billboard. I take a lot of pictures and shoot a lot of videos and they look terrific on this monitor. The 700:1 contrast ratio makes for very sharp images that are perfect for editing. Also the 5ms rating makes for very sharp video display without any ghosting whatsoever. It's a snap to setup. I just snapped the base on and plugged it in and that's it. The base is small but very sturdy. The monitor can be tilted up or down. I'm very surprised that there's only a few positive reviews for this monitor. It definitely deserves some popularity. Very highly recommended!!
Best Data's motto should be &quot;Buyer Beware&quot;. I'm nomoron when it comes to hardware installation (I built my currentsystem from the ground up), but I couldn't get this working after 5 hours of trying. No dial tone no matter what I do. The &quot;documentation&quot; is laughable and I refuse to pay for tech support that shouldn't be needed in the first place. If you are considering this modem, do yourself a favor and flush the money down the toilet; you'll get the same results with less aggravation.
Easy to use, 95 minutes of record time with standard battery, stills are good quality, and best of all...my wife can use it!
I was very excited when I found the 4GB memory card at such a reasonable price!!! It increased my memory on my player to 8GB. Now I can add more songs!!!
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 :)
I have no problem installing the Netgear wireless card driver on my Win2000. I didn't have to install the utility because I was using the same utility as the SMC wireless card that I install earlier. However, you will see the SMC trademark on the utility even thought you are using the Netgear wireless card. .... I have no problem of communicating between my Netgear wireless card and my SMC Networks SMC7004AWBR Wireless 4-Port Broadband Router with Print Server.
I have had this case now for a month. Its small compact and durable. I had to test it so i placed my western digital hd in the case and dropped it from 4 feet and then sprayed water on it. Everything came out just fine. I recommend this product and my colleagues after my show already have already bought a couple.
This is a solid set of headphones, good sound, good range and good battery life, although it is a little hard to sleep on your side with headphones on.
Just what I was looking for. I play a big acoustic double bass set and even with a monster stereo system I can't hear the music well enough to stay in time. These worked perfectly. They come with a thin tip (computer speakers) and a screw on large type tip for stereo speakers. Try not to lose the other tip when it's unscrewed. If you break any of the parts or lose the tip just got to the manufacterers website and you can order any piece you need. Just buy these!!! For the money nothing touches them!
Couldn't get this copier to print properly even after putting in new ink cartridges. It kept needing alignment. I contacted the seller and he said it was working properly when he shipped it and wanted me to scan the problem to him by e-mail. Since the product wouldn't scan, I was unable to do so. The seller said he was sorry. I bought a new copier from a retailer and it works just fine. The seller never asked me to return his copier to him.
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.
I have a Bose system the brackets worked out perfrect for my speakers to fit in ceiling. I can hear the sound much better!
I have had this for about 4 months now, and I couldn't be more pleased. The batteries last a long time, especially the keyboard (use rechargeables). I believe the keyboard lasts about 2 months and the mouse about 2-3 weeks, each with a pair of AA's. There is no lag when I play games such as Morrowind. I type about 30 - 40 words per minute (not much, I know) and there is no lag in the keyboard as well. It's great to use as a remote if you want to sit back and watch a movie on the computer. Overall, I love the less cluttered look, and it has worked perfectly for all I have used it for.
Good product. Very good for the price. It does take a little to long to update sometimes in the city with a lot of quick turns. Otherwise it has been really useful and we are very happy we purchased it.
This HP iPAQ is designed to be a cheap, entry level Windows Mobile PDA, but actually does almost everything its more expensive non-cell phone PDAs can do.SCREENThis is probably the biggest sticking point. You'll likely only pay $250-300 for the rx4240, but the reason it's cheaper is because its highly compact design only has a 2.8 inch screen. Most "normal" sized PDAs have 3.5 inch screens. The screen is noticeably smaller, but the color and picture is crisp as it still sports a 320 x 240 pixel resolution. So while it is smaller, the screen is still high quality. I recommend drawing rectangular boxes on a piece of paper with 3.5" and 2.8" diagonal lines to get an idea of the size difference. If the larger screen size is important to you, don't buy this unit.OTHER HARDWAREThe rx4240 has built in 802.11 b/g WiFi that works great with my wireless routers. This iPAQ has a relatively speedy processor inside. It has Bluetooth 2.0, but I do not think it works with Bluetooth stereo headsets for music listening purposes (I haven't tried). The unit also has a headphone jack, USB 2.0 type B jack, and built in voice-recorder. They all work well.BUTTONS/INTERFACEThe touchscreen's responsiveness works as expected. There's nothing special about the stylus, although it is a bit more difficult to remove compared to my Palm PDAs I've had in the past. You can input with the stylus using a virtual, on-screen touch keyboard (preferred method) or write grafiti-like handwritten letters. The rx4240 has a button on the top to activate the voice-recorder. There are also 4 buttons on the side that can be user-assigned to do anything, like lunch email, or Windows Media Player. Unfortunately, since the unit is so compact, it does not have a directional pad and instead relies on a scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is a little stiff at first, but once you break it in it works well for scrolling through internet pages. The screen also has a removable plastic cover, which gets the job done, but if you're carrying the device with you at all times I'd recommend a case.SOFTWAREThe rx4240 comes loaded with Windows Mobile 5 OS, Mobile Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as other Microsoft staples like Internet Explorer, Media Player and MSN Messenger. It's easy to sync to your computer and move files back and forth. The Office programs work great, however, I feel that the Internet Explorer is too slow. I would instead demo Opera's web-browser for better results. The email program syncs with Microsoft Outlook easily enough. You can also check hotmail and other web-based emails.STORAGEAfter everything is preloaded, you have about 70-80 MB worth of free program storage space in the unit. There is also an expansion slot for SD cards to load up with programs, music, and video. I find that the unit is great for watching TV on it via my SlingBox Sling Media Slingbox PRO ( SB200-100 ).PROBLEMSThe screen might be too small for some users, but for me it's fine for light office use, quick internet browsing, email checking, and watching SlingPlayer TV. I do miss having a d-pad, but the scroll wheel is actually more useful for webpages. I also wish that HP would offer a USB thumb-keypad for the device.Overall, if you're looking for a highly compact non-cell phone, non-GPS PDA for a variety of light to moderate uses, you can't beat the price/performance value of the rx4240. However, for heavy PDA users I'd instead recommend a smartphone with a built in thumb keypad.
The Skullcandy headphone are a step above their earphones in terms of sound quality and comfort. The sound is crisp, bass is good (not great), and are very comfortable to wear. No issues with connection or breaking audio. Given the price of these headphones, they perform great. But they have no noise cancellation feature which makes them difficult to use on flights. But I guess adding NC would significantly jack up the price. So for this price, they perform well.
Bought and returned item. Seller stated it was brand new but was partittioned with an older version of windows which would indicate a refurbished item. The listing states you get a bunch of accessories with it, that is not true. The only thing you get is the Hard Drive and nothing else. I did receive a prompt refund from seller
This is an intriguing device with a lot of good publicity but lackluster performance.I bought my Prismiq and after reading the documentation thought it would be an easy setup and that I would soon be wirelessly attached to my network looking at family fotos, listening to great music from the internet or CDs and chatting on lineThe setup was very frustrating. I had to buy a new wireless card because the one I own was not on the list provided in the box with the Prismiq player. Beware! The on-line list differs from what is in the box and there are sometimes version incompatibilities with the cards so that a card that is on the list works only, say, if it is version 1 or 2 but NOT version 4.I had to buy a second wireless card. This one was on the list and would still not link to my network. I had to buy additional ethernet cable so that I could link temporarily via ehternet to upgrade the firmware in the unit.The player works now, but the features are disappointing:1. Internet radio does not use RealAudio or Windows Media format When it began to play I could not stop it when I went to play music from MP3 files--I had to delete the playlist for the radio stations to get my MP3s to play.2. Online chat is awful. I chatted with a friend who is on AOL and the size of the text the system displays for the person talking to you is miniscule unless you are sitting with your face to the screen.3. MP3 play is decent most of the timeThe other annoying thing is the Media Player software that must be installed on your PC....it sits there whirring and clicking from time to time slowing down everything else you are doingFinally, I am sick unto death of offshore technical support. It may be cheaper for Prismiq, but the number of times I had to wait because people would not pick up the phone to call back was unreasonable.In short, the device is fair, the support is fair but you may want to wait for streaming media home theater systems which will be released by a major electronics company in a few months. More money, but better quality.
These work great. I bought them to go with my new Ipod since the headphones that come with the Ipod don't stay in my ears securely. Who wants to stick a hard chunk of plastic in your ears. Ouch! They work good and have decent sound quality. You can always just buy more expensive headphones if you want really good sound quality but they work and are comfy.
First, for home theater use, I would give this projector 4 stars. I gave it 5 as this is a business projector, and should not be penalized for not having home theater features.I am very happy with this item. Out of the box, the colors were a mess. This, again, may be because it is not calibrated as a home theater projector. I highly suggest using the Avia video calibration DVD (with color filters to look through). It took me 5 minutes, and the colors are more natural than any of my CRT tvs!In high power mode, I can watch TV shows during the day with my blinds closed. Movies are a bit hard to watch. Once the sun is no longer on that side of my house, it works great. At night, I can watch a movie in low power mode (and the fan is very quiet), but I prefer the regular mode as colors look more vibrant with that extra boost. I sit with my head about 12 inches from the projector, so I can hear the fan, but it isn't noticeable with sound system speakers at a decent volume.As stated in a prior review, the image is 4:3. If you don't have a 4:3 screen, 4:3 images wont fit. Not the projector's fault.My biggest concern is the connections, which again is due to this not actually being a home theater projector. For the best image, you need to use a component connection. As stated in a prior review, an adapter must be purchases separately to connect component through the VGA port. This was not specified on the spec sheet where I bought this item, and the box itself has NO info about the specs.One other thing to note...I have read that the color wheels on business projectors are different than on home theater projectors. I am not familiar enough with this to comment, but this is something prospective buyers may want to look into.Overall, I am very happy with this item. 5/5 as an overall product, 4/5 as a home theater projector.
if you have ever ordered a motherboard or gotten a SATA data cable with any other computer parts, this is pretty much a longer version of what you got... plus a right angle which you may find handy. Its kind of ugly but unless you are routing it outside the computer (like i am for easy access) it doesnt really matter. Nothing extraordinary. Good value though
Do NOT buy this one. The Rio Cali I purchased came with a software problem that apparently none of their technical support representatives can solve. There is no toll free number available, so while they are all scratching their heads, I am footing the bill. I have wasted time and money, trying to resolve the issue and so far no success. From other reviews I read online, I can pretty much forget a refund, since they will just try to send a refurbished product instead. Take my advice, go with another manufacturer!
Looking for a mini firewire cable? This product is EXACTLY what you're looking for. Small, compact and flexible. Perfect!
I bought this 160 GB ipod two years ago, and this thing is just a tank. It never fails and I use it every single day of my life. I seriously wouldn't understand anyone ever buying an mp3 device that isn't called "iPod". I measure a purchase in its ability to innovate, and to last for a very long time under heavy usage. I have hauled this thing to work, school, clubs, restaurants, and friends houses while dropping it, sitting on it, and jogging with it down the street. It still starts every day without a hitch, and mocks me and my inadvertent attempts to slow its never-ending production and execution. Seriously, why would you consider anything else? If you have a huge music collection as I do, nothing else substitutes for this 160 GB model. Mp3 perfection.
Much nicer piece than I expected. Smaller than my past backups and more powerful-must have metal battery technology. Very heavy for the size. Nice to have a LCD readout for line voltage. Lots of outlets for peripherals. We had a storm and brownout the third day it was installed, the computer never flicked or noticed anything-I'm running an Alienware G2 and Asus 27" LCD monitor which is about 900 watts when gaming. I'm very pleased with every aspect, it was money well spent.If I had to point to something, I did have to download the shutdown software from the TrippLite website, would have been nice if it was packaged with the product but it isn't mandatory software anyway.
We always had problems with the windshield suction cup mount falling off, tried the "bean bag" on the dash and it would slide around. This makes for a great option for mounting the Garmin Nuvi - it puts it in an easy to see spot in both my wife's Focus and my Mustang. The only downside is it will come loose going down bumpy roads and in the Focus it will slip and turn in the holder at times.
This is simply a great product. Well made, excellent sound, and easily transportable. Even comes with a nice case! Also includes a short auxillary in-line, so you can use other brands of MP3 players in addition to being able to dock your Sansa. No complaints, and I am very happy with my choice!
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.
The company I purchased it from shipped it quickly and professionally. I would order from them again.
It's everything I expected and more!!If you were considering buying one I would recommend doing so.
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.
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.
Awesome fast delivery, got on the second day .... All DVD worked just fine without any write fails. Completely worth the price.
This is a wonderful lens. I'm using it on a Canon 30D alone or with a Tamron 1.4x extender taking pictures of moving birds in dark conditions or close-ups of insects when I don't have time to change lenses. I can zoom in on the computer 3-4 times and still see a crisp picture. The auto-focus is crisp and it's very pleasurable to hear it snap onto a subject. With a tiny subject surrounded by large objects, it gets very close, and it's easy to switch to manual focus and finish focusing even with my not so great eyesight. It's relatively light weight is a help and I'm amazed at what I can take hand-held in difficult conditions no doubt thanks to the image stabilization. Now I wish I'd gotten the Canon 1.4x.
The battery charger that came with the camera, requires that the camera need to be attached to the charger. They provided an extra battery, but no way to charge it while the camera is being used.This charger that I bought from you, charges my extra battery while I'm taking more pictures. Plus, I can do it in my car or a regular electric outlet.Thank you,Bill
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.
This product works very well. I have already gotten watches and warnings well in advance of any storms and it was great to know. I almost went out on my boat and it saved me the trouble of driving to the lake.
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.
Great sound, a little bigger then I thought, but OK. I think for the money it was a good purchase and I would recommend them.
If you are a pro or a serious hobbyist, this is a well-made bag with lots of room, adjustable compartments, good portability, you can also strap a monopod on the bottom. So far, good durability.
This headphone is Coby my big brother likes it so do I and when I see it I makes me wanna spit on it
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.
This plasma TV is amazing. The colors are vibrant, the picture is bright and the darks are really dark, the contrast is superb. This is vastly superior to any LCD TV, and among the best plasma TVs. It has plenty of inputs, is easy to setup, and looks stylish. Watching 1080p movies on this screen is the best TV experience you can get.I have one small gripe: there is no digital sound output. My old Philips plasma had one and it was great. Since I have 3 digital sources, having to switch both TV and amplifier when switching input was annoying. I bought an Onkyo receiver with HDMI switching, and routed all my sources through the amplifier, with a single HDMI cable to the TV: this simplifies a lot my cabling, I use a single remote (the receiver's), and the sound is great.I highly recommend investing in a home theater receiver and a HD player to get the best out of this TV.
This dish works to receive single satellite non-HD DirecTV. I put it up myself using simple tools. It took about one and a half hours including finding and tweaking signal on the satellite. (The Sony receiver I have has afunction for aiming the dish, and I presume all sat receivers have this. It is simple.) Works great.
This product is great it does what it suppost to doi bought it for my cell phone and works ok.
I choice this machine to replace my old fax. I was very glad I did. Now I have everything in one spot. I got rid of my old printer and scanner. This is all I need. It works great. But remember to put the filter wire on the fax part otherwise it won't work.
I am really unhappy with this lens... unless I am in bright sum it seems all my photo's are extremely fuzzy. PS Amazon replaced this lens and the replacement works great... Still hard to focus in low light .
There are lots of times when the meter in your camera does a good job. For the rest of the time you need a meter. I used this for taking an evening shot of Christmas lights over a lake. Maybe I could of guessed the exposure, but the Sekonic meter made the process much less prone to errors. I got an excellent shot the first time. I have not used all the features yet, but the spot meter is excellent.
I love this printer. The output is excellent in black and in color. The noise is soft and muffled and it doesn't bang against the sides of the printer. Setup was easy and changing the ink is intuitive. There are 3 big reasons why I chose this printer over it's competition: (1) with an optional duplex unit , it can print 2-sided, (2) the black ink it uses is #45 ... Older HP inkjets seem to use #15 like it's sibling 940c, and (3) HP's reputation for highly reliable and high quality printers.The duplex unit is so awesome and has been working without the slightest problem. Normally if you print for example a document with 10 pages, the HP printer prints out the first page face up and then prints the next page on top of it face up etc ... After printing you end up having to sort the pages so page 1 is the first page. With duplex printing, the first page faces down, the 3rd page on top of it faces down, etc ... so after printing the pages are all sorted already. Very convenient. I recommend buying a duplex unit with this printer. I try to conserve ink by doing most of my printing in Draft mode ... the quality is still highly acceptable for documents that don't have many small details.
After drilling and putting two screw anchors in my wall I found to my disbelief that the holes that slide over the mounting screws are upside down! This would mount the unit with the switch on the bottom and "BELKIN" upside down. Just a note in case you want to mount this vertically.
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.
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.
Performs as expected. I ordered 3, shipment was fast. I mainly use it for my sandisk sansa clip plus and for my htc one v cell phone for storing music. No complains at all.
We are now returning our SECOND HP 960c printer to Dell where we ordered it. The first 960c printer we received was defective and would not feed the paper. After the hassle of returning it, we received a second HP 960c printer. This one is defective as well. There is a serious problem with the paper feed. The printer damages and tears paper about every third print job. It has damaged every envelope we've tried to print. It's unacceptable.We've had HP printers for years and have never had this sort of problem. I would not recommend this printer to anyone.
I like the on-line software provided to index the CD's. I also like storing 100 CD's or DVD's in such a small space. The trade off is it stores ONLY the Disc. No jewel case sleeve or other information about the disc can be stored with the disc. Any CD's without labels must be marked to identify them later, just in case two unmarked discs are removed at the same time or if the discs have to be rearranged due to your filing method. All in all this is a clever storage system that takes up very little space and works well.
Installed on Okidata dot matrix printers to make them available on a network. setup was easy, they work under Windows XP and Windows 7
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 love this camera case. It is the perfect size and it is super fuctional. I also like the it has two built in slots for addtional cd cards. I recently went to Thailand, and I know I was really rough on this case, and it still looks brand new. Very happy with this purchase!
The battery arrived quickly and as described in the ad. I used the battery in a remote control and, so far, no problems with operation. I would order from this company again.
I bought this unit a couple of years ago based on its features, but soon discovered that it can't normally do the one thing that all GPSs should, tell you where you are. I used my e-Trex Vista for about a year and half and would estimate that I spent 10% to 15% of the time staring at some type of lost signal message. The unit is totally useless under any type of tree cover and often has trouble holding a signal anywhere on overcast days, which means about half the time in the Seattle area where I live. I would not recommend this unit to anyone but my worst enemy.
Loved this remote. Compact, and a must for night shots, family photos (get in there!).
I use this for my Archos 605, and it works great! I haven't tried it with anything else. Saves $$ so I don't have to charge it on my Laptop, plus it is faster too.
Very good product and quick service. Works well in my printer. Perfect price for a product I needed right now!
This remote cable works. A hands free shutter release is necessary for good results even from a 10.2 megapixle camera. I use it in low light and tripod/unipod shots and telephoto shots when camera shake can ruin any picture. You can buy a cheaper version from 3 or 4 outfits in China but I went with the original equipment supplier. Using this item with a digital camera guarantees no distortion from camera movement during the shot.
This product has been really helpful on our trips and for around town. It has also been good for finding addresses. It does, however, not have as many points of interests as I would like. I can't find Target and some Wal-marts using this thing. Its stores previous addresses so that is awesome. It has saved us when we have made wrong turns too. Overall it is a good buy and I am happy I have it.
This is an excellent table top tripod and the highest quality mini tripod I have ever used and worth the price. The mini ball head makes this super easy to use. I highly recommend this for any photographers camera bag. I bring it everywhere that I bring my DSLR.
The only cons I have with 3d navigator is the software compatibility. The 3dconexion web page isn't smart as it has to be, and to install the rigth software was painful. The software could be better to improve the 3d navigation. I use AutoCAD 3D, and other third party vertical products on top of AutoCAD. The software works in AutoCAD but not in the vertical product. The software/license must to be loaded on the platform (AutoCAD) but not on the AutoCAD itself.Once you install the drivers in AutoCAD works perfect, but its a little be tricky to tune up in order to navigate ALMOST the same way I navigate with my Microsoft 5 buttons using the AutoCAD orbit.I will wait for better software and best license schema. Remember 3dconnexion: the people who use these devices are designers as well.
I have used third party cartridges in the past and have had nothing but problems with them. I had to replace the print head twice in my i960 due to clogging and overheating of the electrical components. Since I have switched to using genuine Canon cartridges exclusively in my i960 and i9900 printers, I have had zero problems. Apparently, exact ink formulations are critical in these printers.
I was so lucky to find this headsetI use a Treo 650 ----- I have tried a variety of headsets, including all of the Moto's --- the Scala is clearly the BEST for the Treo 650, and likely, many others1. The volume was very good --- louder than any other headset I used with the Treo 6502. The connection times, are usually, very fast too ----- most headsets take awhile to establish a connection, but this one usually takes just a second or less, and of course, automatically picks up both outbound and inbound calls3. 90% of the people I talk to say that they can hear me very loudly and clearly --- rarely do I get a 'barrel' effect going with this headset, as many others produce4. The wind-noise-cancelling technology is for real --- I have talked a couple times, outside, in blizzards with this thing on --- quality was loud and clear on both ends!However, it seems that I have to re-connect the pairing for this device, every now and then ---- otherwise, I'm very happyPretty good talk time and battery, and of course, the volume is great!Lastly - the price cannot be beat!HAPPY TALKING!!!!
I've been a user of this mouse since 2002, everywhere I go, if I'll need a mouse I use mine.After 9 years using this mouse, I decided to change it... for the same model, just a new one!, the actual one is still working. I'm a heavy user, I spend 10-12 hours in front of my computer everyday and this mouse keep up with me.Best Mouse Buy Ever.
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.
The Canon i9900 requires all 8 cartridges which, when purchased seperately from normal sources may approach $100. Purchasing the cartridges in a combo pack saves a significant percentage.The cartridges are original Canon. Other cartridges may be obtained for less money, and may be a reasonable substitute, but for those wishing to only use original Canon ink, this method of replacement is very desireable
I bought this as a case for my Nikon TC-14E teleconverter that didn't come with a case. This is the same case the Nikon 17E II comes with and I liked it for the other TC and so I got it for the new one.
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.
After having three ipods, I really wasn't looking for a Zune but a friend who likes Microsoft a lot bought me one for Christmas. With friends like this I don't need enemies. This product is terrible. Buying music is a problem because you buy points that apply to the music and it's just not straight forward.The sound quality of the player is adequate but otherwise it is a poor wannabe ipod. The case is like it was made by tupperware and the software it integrates with on the PC is crashprone and just flat out doesn't work.Run don't walk away from the Zune!
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.
We purchased this for our home entertainment system. It works great in the livingroom, anywhere in the living room. Very dependable,easy to use, plugged in the usb port and up and running. Great value. We have had this 3 months and are not sorry we bought it.
Awesome router to install the dd-wrt firmware on. The dd-wrt firmware is a third party firmware for the router that lets you do every thing from have a vpn to using kaid for those with moded xboxs also it lets you up the broadcasting range on these routers. the default power output is 20 but you can put it up to 256 it might not be legal in your area to turn it up that high but i turned mine all the way up and i got a good signal 1/2 a mile away.
There are a ton of reviews here, so I don't know if this will make a difference. I live in North Texas, and I am in the bottom portion of tornado alley. I bought this unit based on other customer reviews.I am really glad I did. This unit works really well. I like being able to set it for my county only, and I like being able to turn it on, and put it to snooze so that it only goes off when a tornado watch or warning has been issued. I don't have to turn it off to make it be quiet. It is loud, but I like that. since you can set it to tornado only, it won't go off all night long unless the tornado warning continues, but that's exactly what I want.I had no problem finding my county code based upon the link that was provided in the directions, but I had problems finding my "channel" to listen to. My dad is a ham, so I just asked him to do it. But I am sure you can find it easily enough. The reason I couldn't find it easily is because I had a bit of a reception problem, but now it's coming in nice and clear. Put it near a window.If you are in a county that is further than 50 miles from your nearest weather repeater, you will need to get an external antenna, so if you know that already, you might as well get the external antenna when you order the unit.Great unit. I highly recommend it.
This battery works perfectly...not easy to find, but this one is the perfect fit. Arrived on time and I am completely happy with it. I love my Uniden phone and did not want to say goodbye to it, so this was just what I needed. Could not find in retail stores here. Thanks!!! Good service, good product.
The cartridge is genuine Canon, which is all I use in my Canon printers. It arrived in excellent condition but I have not installed it yet. I have no doubt it will work just fine.
I love this camera! The images print out very nicely just on my Epson Stylus Color 880!! I cannot believe the quality of the pictures.Watch out for # of pixels. If you want to print out a 4X6 pic, choose 2048 3X2 instead of 2048X1536. But, If you want to use an image as wallpaper of screensaver, then choose 2048X1536. Adjust photo size in PhotoSuite 8.1, which came with the camera. The printed images look just like photos real picture quality - not pixelated with kodak premium picture paper for inkjet printers.All my friends are amazed at the quality and cannot beleive the pictures are printed. I take pictures and then print them out immediately if I want.The camera has all the settings I need, including manual overrides (which I never use) and motion picture with sound recordable and speaker, so I can play the movie clip back and hear it too. I make a lot of use of the close up portrait configuration (excellent detail close and blurring the background, as well as landscape (no blurring of the background) and twilight configurations.You absolutely need to buy a 64MB or higher memory stick - plan on that as an expense. These memory sticks aren't cheap! The [money] I saved buying this camera on sale went straight into memory sticks and camera bag.
Purchased a iBook a couple of days ago. I am amazed how easy everything is. In little less than an hour I was connected to my home network, printing to a network printer, sharing drives on a windows xp computer and amazed at how easy it all was. I had been a PC/Windows user for alot of years and always looked at MAC as the lesser machine - now I am wondering why. I would highly recommend the iBook to anyone looking for a notebook. I have had no problems working on excel and word documents with appleworks. Just remember it is that easy while your are working with the iBook. My Friends at work kept trying to make everything harder than it needed to be.
Cheap, and gold plated what and full 1080P capibilities. Image quality was great and saved me 50 bux as compaired to the price at Best Buy
This is my third GPS unit, and it is by far the best. I tried the Garmin eTrex Vista and had problems with sensitivity to tree cover. I live near Sequoia National Park and routinely use the GPS units around "large" trees. I found that the eTrex Vista would lose the signal, or not acquire a signal to begin with, even in fairly large clearings.In comparison, the antenna in the GPSMAP 76S is much less affected by tree cover. The unit and its software are also much more sophisticated than the eTrex. Also, the function keys on the face of the 76S are easier to use in the field than the ClickStick on the Vista. The latter works o.k. when you are sitting at home, learning to use the machine. However, I found it frustrating to try to use the ClickStick while hiking: The darn thing often wouldn't "go" where I wanted it to on the screen, and the screen areas are fairly small and hard to see in sunlight.Again, the screen and accessibility are much better on the 76S. The memory (24MB) is the same for both units. In summary, the eTrex wins the "cute" award, but the GPSMAP 76S is a much better piece of equipment and it is easily worth the higher initial cost.
Tho' on the package it says free car adapter, the coupon must be mailed before May 31, 1999, so forget it. I have a call in to Panasonic. Pain. Would have given more stars but for that!!!
upgrade your firmware as soon as you get it. Then all the disconnection problems, as reported by other reviewers, will be solved. it is easy and takes about 1min.the router has a cute design. intuitive web based set up page and reasonable price. Come with basic security set up, although not very advanced. The performance, is superb. I didn't do the test but some professional web site did and says it is one of the fastest cable/dsl router.the only thing I hate it is the color. It looks much better on the box. Anyway I only care about the performance.
I used it for the first time with my Canon HV30. I then slipped it into the adapter and plugged it into my Laptop card reader. Laptop cannot read the card (unless I am doing something wrong!) but it can read my normal Sandisk cards.....hmmmmm
It is a great Amplifier and it works just fine ! Awesome product to acquire, don't miss it, and the price is also very fair!
This keyboard is a fantastic keyboard for the price! I was very please with the keyboard and its overall value, and I highly recommend it. It has great hotkeys and works right away! A++
I just got this in March and I love it. I can put my camera in one spot (like for birthday parties and holidays) and be able to take pictures without being behind the camera. I cannot wait for Christmas I plan to put my camera in the corner and set it at the right height and be able to actually be *in* pictures for once :)
I love this camera. Let me begin by stating why I have given it 4 stars as opposed to 5. If you are using regular AA batteries you better buy stock in Duracell or Eveready. This camera burns through batteries very quickly even if you do not use the monitor. I recommend buying the package that includes the rechargeable batteries and/or buy an AC adapter. And gosh, why didn't it come with a case?With that being said, the picture quality is supberb on just the default settings. I have never used the highest quality setting and every one raves about the quality of my pictures. Not only the quality as seen on a computer or printed on an at home printer, I recently uploaded the pics to an online developer and the hard copies were BETTER than pictures I take with my standard film camera. Initial set up was very easy, once I put in the batteries and the memory card I was taking pictures no problem. It has a myriad of features including zoom, digital zoom, ability to take extreme close-ups (great for online auction addicts), several flash options, create QuickTime movies, blend pictures together for panaramic shots, auto timer (so the photographer can get in the picture) among many others! It has a slew of features that I am sure are for the more "professional set" and at some point I'll play with those. Hooking the camera to the PC is also a snap. Once you install the software and connect to the USB port the camera becomes a "removable" disk drive that you can navigate to just like any other disk drive. The Camedia software is simple but does the job but those who want more complex operations may need additional software. It has an one click Instant Fix that works remarkably well. I am a very satisfied customer.
Not even close to what i thought i was getting... The instructions that came with it were not helpful in the least .. They only explain where things are on the menu not how to use the actual product. A waste of money and time...
So far this battery is perfect. I have 2 SmartUPS-1400 units and the 1st died in February and I got one of these. All was well and now my 2nd UPS died so I bought another. Generally batteries last me about 3-4 years so we will see but it looks good and says "Made in USA" on it. Got to love the free shipping on something this heavy. :-) It is a direct drop-in replacement and it took me about 5 minutes to change the battery.
I am enjoying my new camera and it is working very well. Recieved it in a very timely manner. The camera is taking very nice pictures and easy to work.
this center channel is great. clear and crisp and wont let you down. don't let the price tag fool you its a great product. and will make a great addition to anyones home entertainment system. the only thing you will regret about this speaker is not buying it.
Many of these reviews (especially on the Graphite color one) are from either people that have no idea what they are talking about, or in a couple of cases are from the "I Hate Bose" fanatics that for some odd reason just can not stand the way Bose sells their product and for top dollar. This comes from the "price protection" they force on resellers, which is why this Radio is going to cost you $350 period, no matter where you go. That is where most of the "I hate Bose" manure comes from, not from the actual sound or quality of the product.I have the older model, I bought the original Bose Wave Radio about 12 years ago.It has the controls on top and also the small remote. I have in 12 years never had a single problem with any part of this radio.At least not a problem that wasn't easily solvable, such as these radios are extremely sensitive to power fluctuations, if your power pops for even a split second these radios start blinking and you have to reset which is not good if you use it as an alarm clock. This small problem was solved by hooking it up our Battery Backup power supply for our PC, which BTW we have 2 of them and have everything in the room hooked to them, both PCs, TV, Bose Radio, everything in the room almost is hooked to them. Problem solved.Several are complaining about "poor reception" yet none of them have their radios hooked up to a good External FM Antenna, WELL DUH!.There is not a single radio or tuner on the market that gives really good radio reception without a very good External FM Antenna, none, nil, nada, ZIP.Bose using the power cord as the antenna is about as good as it gets if used properly but is no where even close to as good as a nice FM antenna and is not supposed to be which is why they have a very good FM Antenna Connector on the back and why they tell you to connect a good FM antenna to it on page 13 of the manual. DOH! Problem solved.The remote works great, I have the same remote I got with it 12 years ago even has the very same battery in it which is amazing although now since I said that Iam sure the battery is going to finally die after 12 years. I just tested it with the 12 year old battery and it works at a measured 16' away.I have an old Discman CD player hooked to mine, occasionally hook my Iphone to it, have hooked to it our 24" Samsung HDTV we have downstairs in our dining room that we watch when eating dinner. The 24" Samsung has horrible sound from it, I mean you can set the sound to like 25% and then turn it up to 50% and there is hardly any difference. With the Bose Radio hooked up to it, it sounds fantastic and also gives us a nice radio and clock right there while we are eating dinner.As for the sound itself, will this replace your 100+ Watts per channel 7.1 surround sound $3000 sound system? Ummm NO!It isn't supposed to, it is a Radio Alarm Clock! but as Radio Alarm Clocks go it is a damn good one and I have never heard another one from any manufacturer that sounds better, or even as good especially for its size.Considering the use we have gotten out of ours, Alarm Clock, CD player speakers, Great simi portable speakers for Iphone, excellent speakers for our small TV that we obviously are not going to hook up to a full sound system etc. Plus the fact that after 12 years of continuous use it is just as good today as it was 12 years ago, still looks brand new, sounds brand new and if we wanted could sell it on Ebay for damn near what I paid for it 12 years ago. I dare you name another Radio Alarm Clock that you could do that with.To me was well worth the money I spent on it many years ago.Also one thing to think about as far as Bose sound quality.In high end cars like most Mercedes, Porsche's, Lamborghini, Bugatti's, Ferrari's etc all have Bose speakers in them.They pick Bose for a reason, it is because they sound damn good and play at a specific frequency response that sounds the best to "Most People".It is true that many so called "audiophiles" do not like Bose "Systems", this is because most of these types like to "fiddle" with various frequency responses, the ability to mix and match their equipment, to play with settings, etc. You cant do that with the lower end Bose equipment.Classical and jazz music listeners probably prefer the Bose equalization more than most because it focuses on precision on the higher end of the listening spectrum.They make outstanding High End speakers also, their 901's are great, even audiophiles that otherwise are riding the I Hate Bose bandwagon right off the cliff pretty much shut up when they listen to properly set up 901's.All in all this is an excellent very well made, will last a lifetime if cared for, Radio Alarm Clock.Can you get something that sounds "almost" as good for cheaper? Yes. I have read that Cambridge Soundworks i745 sounds "almost" as good to "most" people, some even think it sounds as good and you can get them for about $100 cheaper.I have also read many complaints about those units screwing up rather often, I NEVER hear that about Bose, sure you hear ding a lings that don't know to hook up an antenna that it gets poor reception, you hear a complaint that the new one doesn't have controls on top, it cost too much etc. BUT you virtually never hear that the Bose Wave Radio just stopped working or that they have any real mechanical problems with the unit.That BTW is why it sells for $350 and is why Bose sells it the way they do with price protection, it is made in the USA with high cost labor, using high cost parts.Ones like the Cambridge are made in China and you get exactly what you pay for.
Product turn out to be better than I first thought. Very satisfied, give you a feeling of life safety for your family.
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!
I have had this camera with the 14-50 Leica kit lens for 18months now. I have seen many new cameras being released every season, with higher mega-pixels, more features, newer technology. But I have still managed to keep this and I can tell you that every day with this camera makes you a better photographer. Using the camera with a good lens makes you really think about the picture before clicking. Its is limited in specs and the high ISO performance isn't stellar. But that aside, this camera has some very innovative features (for its time). In basic photography terms, it has every thing you would need to compose and take great pictures, without all the other gadgets and features that take you away from the photography.Yes, the camera is now pretty dated, but at 7.5 MP, its still produces stunning pictures along with its Leica Kits lens. It also pairs nicely with the Leica 25mm Summilux and The Olympus 70-300mm lens.What I have a unique camera, with a unique design, sturdy build and great picture quality for daylight and twilight photography. For night photography, a good tripod and some patience will stil produce stellar results without having to resort to noisy high ISOs. All in all, a nice camera to own and keep!Plus, I get more compliments carrying this camera than would any Nikon or Canon user and in some vain manner, its a nice feeling to be a snobby elite :)
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.
I purchased this product about seven years ago and store my Stargate Sg-1 complete series in it. If you knew me you'd know that these DVD's are constantly being taken out and put back in the POD and I have to say not one of my dvd's has been scratched.The POD itself is pretty stylish leaving behind a wooden pier style, that just about everyone in the world has owned at least once, and replaced it with a sleek flip out style. I personally like the detent just before the dvd/cd flips back into the case it stops so that the dvd/cd sticks out a little, which is perfect for me since I watch each DVD one after another. The case itself is numbered so if you wanted you could write on a piece of paper what dvd/cd is where.All-in-all I have been very happy with the POD and have had no problems with it whatsoever. Maybe I'm just lucky.ALL FEEDBACK IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED. THANKS AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.
My husband is very pleased with this product because he does geneology for his church and has thousands of names and it holds it all.
I am happy with the construction of this cable. It is high-quality construction and the signal is great. Thanks!
i read all the customer reviews on this site and many others. most of it was good, but there were some comments the made me nervous about getting this player. problems with it being doa, hard times getting support from toshiba, errors with certain dvds, bad quality video, etc. well, i got mine, and it works perfectly in every way, video looks great, and it sounds amazing. im useing the built in digital decoder (with a 6 ch input reciever) and it was worth every penny, the seperation and quality of the sound kills pro logic. some people knocked the remote, but it is one of the better designed remotes i've used, very easy to handle in the dark (the 2109 remote is the piece of trash). the cables as expected that come with this player are garbage, and 3 pairs of monster cable for the 6 ch audio, got expensive real quick. get this player!
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.
But, it frequently &quot;hangs&quot; when printing or copying and needs to be unplugged to re-set it (the on-off switch is dead when it hangs). Otherwise, printing quality is excellent and speed is very good. Scanning is also good. A great shame that Xerox support can't fix the problem (after numerous phone calls to them) - they always tell me to try something else and won't accept it's already been tried by others! Unfortunately, it's going back for a refund - I've had enough of it!
I purchased this item with the understanding per the write up and description here on Amazon, that this was an OEM lamp. It didn't last 60 days before it burned out, and from the moment I installed it, the picture was never as bright and clear as my original lamp. Since purchasing this, I have learned that only 2 companies have the OEM license to make this product, Osram and Phillips. In both cases, the lamp alone goes for around $150. Dealer cost is greater than the sell price on this site.
Over a month since I ordered Canon ink tanks and I keep getting weekly delay messages- A the while Amazon advertises that by paying extra you can get the item in a day! A day? I haven't gotten my order in a month! Get Real!
I did an extensive online research before making my final decision to buy Sony S75. I was considering either Sony S75 or Olympus C-3040. I am very happy with the camera so far. S75 has amazing features and so easy to use that I was taking photo ten mins after I opened my box. The camera has various settings like ISO 100, 200, 400 or auto, different flash levels,different degrees of sharpness and photo quality, different image sizes, different rec modes, indoor or outdoor settings...etc. The battery is definitely one of the best part about this camera. It shows you how much time remaining while taking photos and also recharges very fast. The movie mode is great as well. With 320x240 image size and 64M memory stick, you can take up to 10 mins of movie which you can play in any winplayer. The resolution is satisfactory.However, there are still some drawbacks about this camera as well. The four-way buttom is rather too small to push. Furthermore, even though S75 produces great photos, I am still not happy with the photo quality it produces. For serious photographer, you might want to go for other cameras like Olympus or Nikon which will give you sharper images. S75 also does not take good photo when lack of light unless you use manual mode. Also it is a good idea to buy additional 64MB memory stick while you purchase this camera. You can get a better deal if you shop around online.Overall, this is still a great camera. You can enjoy it from the first second you open the box and have so much fun with it without thinking how much you just spend on this camera!
Everyone told me HDMI cables are very expensive. I went out and purchased a 3ft cable for roughly 50 dollars over as year ago. When I decided to move my TV to over my fireplace I knew the 3ft cable wasnt going to work anymore so I shopped around for a longer cable. I was facing prices like 75.00 and some over 100.00... I couldnt belive it. So I searched the internet and found this 15ft cable for much cheaper I read the reviews and decided to take the plunge and get these. When I hooked the cable up I actually noticed a slight improvement from the more expensive cable. Im a very happy camper.
these headphones are light weight and very comfortable. I was having trouble hearing the conversations while watching movies and would have to have closed caption so I wouldn't miss what I couldn't hear. These headphones have made it enjoyable again to watch a movie and hear everything so clearly. I tried several different and cheaper brands and returned them all. Nothing compared to these. The surround sound is very good too. Love um.
I was looking for a new GPS to replace my 5-year-old Magellan SporTrak. I wanted a GPS unit that could do a good job with street routing as well as hiking and cycling while still being portable, and the GPSMAP 60CSx (with the addition of the City Navigator 2008 NT mapping DVD) has proven more than up to the task. Everything worked right out of the box, and it's fun to use. The 'find' feature (whose scope is greatly expanded with the use of the City Navigator maps) has proven useful already. The most surprising feature, however, has been the sensitivity of the receiver. I was in my mom's house the first time I powered it on, and it was able to give a 3D position from the kitchen.
The product is very good, however the packaging was very poor. When i received the product, the outside case was broken. I have also seen this complaint from many people who have bought this item from AMAZON. I would request AMAZON team to play more attention towards the packaging the product because there is no point in buying stuff from the site if we receive the product in half broken state.
It's been one of the best cheap little 1 gig MP3 players I've ever used! It's super easy to use and navigate, I love the radio feature, and I use it to take voice notes all the time. The only issue I have is that I never could figure out how to make playlists with it!
I expected my HP Deskjet 932C USB printer to work without a problem ("HP is one of the most popular printer models...everything's compatible with it"). Nope. Like others have stated, you need to check the compatibility list before you buy the DP-301U. Problem is that I didn't know there WAS a compatibility list for a USB device like this. I should have read Amazon reviews first. But beyond that, if you install the PSAdmin software from the CD, you'll see that this is a very poorly designed product. The software appears to be written in the Windows 95 days (16-bit application, for you geeks) and has big clunky unresponsive buttons including ones for Novell Netware (really?), NetBEUI and AppleTalk (how cute!) configurations. If the PSAdmin software fails to communicate to your printer, you won't get any indication of what to do or what is failing. While the web interface is adequate, it is not intuitive or easy to navigate. Hopefully you won't need to refer to it much. I have to return mine due to compatibility, and I think I'll opt for a better designed product. Oh, and my DP-301U is the B2 hardware with Firmware 2.10, the NEWER version!
This is the best quality webcam style camera I have found. I am particularly impressed with the audio quality, so many webcams take good pics but have terrible audio, this one is good on both counts!
THE MANUAL IS NOT DEFINITIVE ENOUGH TO INSTALL ON A 1995 PIONEER RECEIVER AND A 52" MITSUBISHI TV. NO ILLUSTRATIONS TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION.I TRIED SEVERAL CONNECTIONS TO THE OUTPUT PLUGS ON THE RECEIVER AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE HEAD SET TO FUNCTION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN IT WOULD QUIT.TECH SUPPORT DID NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL. THEY DID RESPOND TO MY PHONE CALL AND TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO TRY DIFFERENT VOLUME SETTINGS ON THE RECEIVER TO FIND A SETTING THAT WAS COMPATIBLE WITH THE HEAD SET. TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW VOLUME SETTINGS WOULD CAUSE THE HEADSET TO TURN OFF AFTER A FEW MINUTES (WHICH WAS MY EXPERIENCE). I COULD NOT FIND A COMPATIBLE VOLUME SETTING THAT WOULD WORK.I PLAN TO TRY ONE MORE TIME BY PLUGGING INTO THE TV ITSELF AND TRY THE VOLUME SETTING SEARCH AS SUGGESTED BY THE TECH SUPPORT.IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, I PLAN TO RETURN THE PRODUCT FOR A REFUND.SINCERELY,LYNDA MARQUARDT
Speakers are great, only complaint I have is with the company, BuyAcessories. I ordered the speakers in white and they shipped black...kind of ticked, but the speakers are GREAT!!
After owning this amazing player for a week, I continue to be amazed. It is shock resistant while playing in my car, has more than adequate viewing and listening features as a stand alone player, and outputs excellent video and sound to an external monitor or tv with rca type input jacks. It works well on the removable battery and plays dvds better than my $49 Digix set top player, at least so far. I am very impressed and satisfied, again, at least so far.
This is the 4th FM transmitter I've tried in two years. I was a bit skeptical at first, thinking I'd get the same bad reception and bad sound as the others. Griffin, Belkin and Monster also boasted great reception and good stereo output. But when I plugged my iPod into the Kensignton FM transmitter, it was a world of difference. No static noise, great reception and the best sound quality I've ever heard from one of these attachments. The quality is better than a CD. I am genuinely impressed. The Kensignton FM transmitter boasts their Aerielle wireless technology provides superior audio quality, enhanced noice reduction and excellent stereo separation. I have no idea what Aerielle technology is, but I can say, it sure works great.
I am a 40-ish person with a number of disabilities, to say the least. I recently completed my 4-year degree in multi-media, and am an author. I became spoiled on Macs in college, as they were so user-friendly and could handle the fast speeds and multiple tasks we required of them. Macs were made to do graphics and animation--no PC or clone can keep up with them.I recently got my own computer, and there was no doubt about it--I got a Mac. I chose a 15 inch G4 Powerbook with memory upgrade. The size is comfortable, and the weight is light, and it is unbelievable that it can do all it can do in such a small machine. I have several animation programs, as well as several office and publishing programs on mine. No matter what type of multi-media I do, this computer keeps up with all I ask of it.This computer also allows those of us with disabilities to customize the screen to better serve us, such as using larger type, and may also work on verbal commands alone if one is visually impaired. I must lay in a reclining position much of the time due to pain, and the light weight and portability of this system makes using it a dream. It comes in several sizes to fit anyone's comfort.If you want a good laptop, for any sort of use, get the G4--you'll absolutely love it!
Great value for the price ( ...which is almost always better on Amazon!). As others have noted, this cartridge provides more than double the pages for much less than double the price. I've bought several here and have yet to get a stale one, like are often sold on "that other site". Lexmark does not advertise the #34 will fit some machines but their tech support was kind enough to pass on that intel. Currently using in a Lexmark X3350 and two X2500s without a problem.
The case is as advertised. IT does exactly what I bought it for and that is to protect my dive computer when it is in my dive bag from getting crushed with the weights and other heavy objects. Very durable case. If you have shock sensitive items I suggest getting the foam insert that the sell for it.
Great TV, probably the best buy in it's price range. Hard to imagaine why someone would pay more. Great color, brightness, contrast, and skin rendition, and that is right out of the box without any adjustments. Could not tell any difference between the different model numbers except for the number of available ports, why pay more for something you will probably never use or need. All in all a thumbs up.
Very pleased with this USB to serial adapter. Loaded the driver that was shipped with the cable on my Laptop running Windows 7. Was able to connect and communicate with 3 different serial devices. Only suggestion is the cable is a little short in my opinion, so a USB cable extention would be a plus... and would earn this cable converter a fifth star.Hope this review is helpful...
I bought this model at my local Home Depot. Overall, I'm very pleased with the performance. The video is very good during the day and the night vision is decent, as well.Compared to some higher priced cameras, the resolution, at 420 lines, isn't quite as good as higher end units, but is much better than the low end cameras that hover around 325 - 250 lines.I use the camera with Q-See's 4 channel DVR card on an older computer that is dedicated just for that task. Properly adjusted through the software, the color and overall image is very good. However, I boosted the brightness a little bit to give me a bit more gain at night. As a result, the compromise is a little more of a washed out picture during the day.With some floodlights on my building providing some light, the night vision actually works very well, allowing a viewable image well beyond the rated distance to the back of the lot where the lights really don't reach well. If the lights are off, though, I get a usable image at maybe half the rated distance. Plan on about 35 feet if you aren't using any exterior lighting. With ambient light from a porch light on a house, street lights or parking lot lights, you can stretch the distance on this unit. However, if image is critical at more than 30 - 40 feet, get something with at least a 100 feet night vision range.Like any night vision camera, getting a plate number will be difficult due to the reflective nature of the plates. The night vision simply washes it out when it's close enough to be readable. People will also be considerably less identifiable at night due to grain. Be sure to pick a recording quality that will minimize loss of detail from compression.With this unit, you get two lenses - one wide 6mm and one a bit more telephoto 12mm (a very little bit). If you only need to focus on a small area, the second lens will get you a bit closer. I use the wider lens for maximum area coverage.Mounting the camera was a breeze - once I threw away the bracket and made my own. Seriously, the bracket stinks. It flops about like a fish and never fully tightens. Hence, only 4 stars.To sum up: very good camera for the money, but be prepared to figure out something else for mounting it.
I own a Canon Pixma, I6000D. I've been a photographer for over 15 years. My first printed pictures (on Photo Paper Pro) from my digital camera were better then most prints that I had made with actual color paper.I've used other printer inks, and other papers. Canon's color is amazing, accurate, and the best.
I looked everywhere for a bag like this and this one fit the bill for what I needed. I have a digital rebel XT but with a battery pack on it. The battery pack makes it hard to find a camera bag where the camera fits lens down first in the bag. I just didn't realize how deep the camera bag had to be.....not long. My digital rebel XT w/battery pack and 70-200mm lens attached fits lens first into this bag with no room to spare.I was a little disappointed that it doesn't have a way to attach it to your waist. The descriptions lets you assume that it can be used like a fanny pack only in front. It does have some loops that you can clip onto but you will need your own clips and your own belt to put it on. I can't imagine what kind of belt that would be as the bag loaded is really heavy.Maybe an ammunition belt? Also, it doesn't stand up. The bottom of the bag is noticably smaller than the top of it. That's the only reason I gave it a four and not a five star.The bag is top quality and priced right. It will hold a smaller lens attached and one underneath that with padding between. I would buy it again though. It's great when you want to just carry your one camera/lens attached and maybe a couple flash cards. It does have a pocket in front but don't plan on carrying much in it. I have two cards and my charger in it.
Initial review in 2009: I'm not a binocular expert, but I'm very pleased with these binoculars. They are compact, relatively lightweight, bright clear images, adjustable eyepiece. Perfect for me -- I plan to take them onboard my kayak for birdwatching.April 2012 -- I pulled out these binoculars to use today for birdwatching, having hardly used them in the time I've had them, except to take to the opera occasionally; in any case, they've been subjected to zero rough handling (used for kayaking only a couple of times). Today, I saw double while looking through them, and no amount of adjustment helped. Other people could see through my binoculars -- and I could see through theirs, but I could only see double through mine. So I asked a binocular expert at the event what might be going on. He could see single, but admitted to eyestrain and said the trouble was most likely that the two barrels of the binoculars were out of alignment with each other (see also the 1-star review). I have recently had some trouble with double vision, which now only bothers me if I'm very tired or in a dark theater where there are not a lot of visual clues, and these binocs are just bad enough that I can't see single through them. He suggested I could send them in to Nikon for repair, but said that this type of construction, where the two barrels are smaller at the distant end, is inherently fragile. He recommended that I buy a straight barrel design. I ultimately bought Vortex Optics 8x28 Viper Series Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular (this is not less inexpensive Diamondback series), and they are incredibly bright and sharp compared to the Nikon. They weigh 1.2 lbs and are quite compact.So in hindsight, I was happy with the Nikons until my eyes could no longer compensate for their issues. I would understand their alignment being off if I'd given them heavy use, but I haven't. I'll put in a review on the Vortex after I've had a chance to use them a while. Apparently with binoculars more money = better binocs, and the Nikons are definitely not expensive. I've been told that "good glass" starts at about $300.
I've had this mp3 player for almost a year, I doubt anyone's lining up to buy it anymore, but it's still a good deal. Like others have said, it's worth praising for its slimness and style. You can't feel the buttons since they're touch-sensitive and it's hard to guess so you'll have to take the player out of your pocket to mess with it. That's okay though, I knew that going in. The downside, for me, is the laborious scrolling. It's got one speed folks, so if you want to go looking for a song under "Tracks" it will take forever if your player's filled up. You're better off searching by "Artist"... but if you had set "Shuffle" then it will now only shuffle songs under that artist, so you'll have to go back to the full "Tracks" listing, where it starts you at A, from A-Z. (While you can scroll backwards into Z when starting at A, it takes forever to get to M.)I don't like the SMS software, but that's okay! I just use Windows Media Player for viewing/adding songs/creating playlists. The sound quality is excellent, I don't use the earbuds they sent with the mp3 player (JBuds stay in my ear better and allow you to set the sound at a lower volume for the same loudness).That's my take on this player, let me know if there's any firmware that allows me to speed up the scrolling.
These stands are not only sturdy, but they look great. The fit for my Bose jewel cube speakers is perfect and were easy to assemble. I like the way the wiring is hidden inside the stem. For the price, you can't find a better buy. I would recommend these stands.
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!!!
This little stereo looks great on the shelf but the sound is just OK. Also organization of the remote is just so-so yet that is the only way to control the machine.Forget about navigating MP3's on CD. It's just too difficult to be worthwhile.
Works great and I got it QUICK! 30 GB stores a lot of music. Video has to be .wmv to convert but the video is pretty good. Radio works but seems to be all presets.
This is a good kit of lens filters for not a lot of money. It's not as good as a true macro lens, but for the price, and the fact that it comes with a nice little case, not bad. I would recommend using a tripod for some of the higher number filters like the +10, it is a little tricky holding still enough to frame in a shot.
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 first bought a different brand of USB Serial Adapter. But no matter what I did, I couldn't get it to work with my Altec Digitizer Tablet. A guy that works with digitizers all the time told me that Keyspan is the only brand he's found that consistently works with all 9-pin serial devices. So, on his advice, I ordered the Keyspan model USA-19HS from Amazon and it did indeed work perfectly right off the bat. Yes, the Keyspan adapter may be a few dollars more than some of the other brands, but it will work with devices that the others will not. If you happen to have one of those devices, it can save you many hours of frustration. I sure wish I had bought this one the first time! If I ever need another USB Serial Adapter, you can bet it will be a Keyspan!
I love this bag. Im a nursing student and I have to haul a LOT of books. This bags holds all the ones I need to take to class. People always ask where I got it and want one. Its an awesome, sturdy bag
I purchased this as a gift for my mother who has no knowledge of computers or electronic gizmos and wishes to have family photos which today are mostly digital.After a great deal of research checking out all reviews I could find, I decided to go with this unit rather than the others offered so far.The unit itself is not bad at all. Picture quality to me was fine and the ability to watch camera movie clips with sound was a major plus.The biggest problem I found was in the user manual. To me the manual is very vague...........especially for someone who has absolutely no knowledge of electronics with menus and settings. It took me quite awhile to figure out just how everything worked and I'm not exactly a novice working with electronics on a day to day basis. In order for my mother to appreciate this gift and not stick it in a drawer or closet, I had to create my own user manual so she could use it when received.The other issue I have is the fact the box shows various frames you can switch out on this but finding them is another thing. So far I've only been able to locate the base unit in black.Customer Service? I can't say as I haven't tried; but, go to their site and you cannot find much to help unless you write them.If not worried about additional frames or not opposed to spending unnecessary time trying to figure things out with the controls and menus, the picture viewer in itself is not a bad little unit. I'm sure my mother will be pleased (hoping she can figure out and follow MY operating instructions).
The meter doesn't shut off, it's constantly on. Went through three of these because they were overcharging or not evening running until Amazon contacted me upon filing for an RA and said they wouldn't bother selling me another because it's obviously faulty. Pyramid audio was of absolutely no help when contacted either. Didn't sound like they knew anything about their own products. I should have spent the money on a good one to go with my gear.
This adapter connects both analog and digital signals through it. This is more complete than a DVI-D adapter that just connects the digital signals. The StarTech adapter allows me to connect my Mac's to a VGA KVM switch.
I have one word that can describe the Toshiba 3109 DVD player- Awesome! I was apprehensive in purchasing the player, because of some bad reviews. I received the unit expecting the worst, but I was shocked to find out how stunning, and crisp the picture was. The sound choices, the player offers, is also great. I hooked my player up through the SoundBlaster Live soundcard on my computer and the sound blew me away. Just imagine how it would sound if you hooked it up to a theater surround sound system. I didn't have any lip sync problems. I was able to play almost all types of CDs except for CD-R. I purchased `The Matix," DVD which is the benchmark of all DVD players, and it played flawlessly. The only problem that I would like to see changed for the next generation of Toshiba players is ability to play CD-R music CDs. The player only offers a 90 day warranty.
Lost the original power cord for my Dell laptop power converter and didnt want to pay the Dell price. Ordered from Amazon and it came withing the time specified and worked perfectly.
You all it works and 1 day I will get a antenna replacement for it. Yes, I can get the manuel on-line for free. I took Internet class at NOVA and I'm good at getting all of the manuels on-line for free. No, you don't half to buy the manuel. It's 100% free! I made a(n) A in the Internet class at NOVA and I wanted to share this product with all of you!!!
Going on year two and this is a solid piece of hardware. So easy to install and perfect for multiple users. I have three smart phones, 3 laptops and a desktop all getting juice from this fearless router. Good buy.
I have had my Powershot G1, with this battery, for four and a half years. I've taken over 3,000 photos here and there. The battery has only now died and only lasts for a few photos on a charge. Because I may replace the camera in the next year or so, I will likely buy a cheaper replacement battery, not this one. My existing spare battery died because I did not rotate it into use.
I use this with my Mac Pro to keep some extra Firewire ports accessible above my desk, to quickly connect firewire devices with ease. works like a charm!
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.
We have used Epson scanners for a long time in production, so I thought I knew what to expect (only larger). I wasn't disappointed. This is an excellent scanner. Installation and setup were fast and easy. Scanning, likewise, is easy and fast, and the quality is excellent.
I, too, have spent hours online to Lexmark or on the phone to Lexmark trying to get the X83 to work with WindowsXP. Even Windows tech support got involved because Lexmark said some basic files (INF) were not available. Lexmark then recommended taking back the original purchase and trying a new one in the hope that it was a problem with just that printer. Nope. this one goes back today. I'll buy anything but Lexmark now.
I really was impressed with the sound and quality of this system. when I ordered this I wasn't expecting a lot I was just wanting surround sound speakers and a DVD/radio unit for a exciting LCD TV. This thing performers as well or close to my living room sound system that I spent 2,500$. I know next time I wont be buying a item for its Brand name and price tag.This thing is cheaply made with cheap plastics and it isn't what you would want to be bragging about as your bad system (looks wise) but if you can hide the cheaply made unit (which has worked with no issues now for 6 months) the sound that comes from it is shocking for the price you pay. The speakers are also made of cheap light plastic but the sounds from them are amazing. The 5 disc DVD player works great so far. the Ipod Adaptor works well (its just a cord the plugs into the front of the receiver and into the Ipod) The Subwoofer gives out great bass for its size I have it turned down as it shakes the walls upstairs.I hope this helped some of you
I'm very happy with my purchase of these binoculars. For their size and weight they are terrific for hiking. They have a good field of vision and incredibly clear optics. They cost a bit more than similar binoculars but in my opinion they are worth it.
Midland WR-100B SAME Weather and All Hazards Alert Monitor with Alarm ClockThis is absolutely the best investment I have ever made. You can go to bed, knowing that it will wake you when a storm or weather threat approaches. It also uses battery back-up, performing with the loss of AC power, and also allowing you to take it with you on a shopping trip or vacation and still get the warnings while driving, etc. GREAT BUY!!!!!
I was able to make 20 or so dvds from this machine, none of which will play in any other dvd players, despite my completion of the "finalizing" process.Also, although I'd already made 5 or so dvds out of a 25-pack, it is suddenly giving me an error message. These dvds are all the same, if they worked before, why not now? I'm reluctant to waste more money purchasing different dvds to try after reading these reviews, it seems as though the recorder may have simply stopped working.Total piece of crap. Don't waste your money.
This is an excellent wall mount for a small size TV. I installed it in the kitchen and it lets me swivel my 22" Dynex TV 180 degrees from the kitchen to the family room.The only improvement suggestion I have would be for Peerless to add better cable management: some plastic loops or holders for the power cord, coax cable, and HDMI cable to keep them out of sight.
I carry a ton of stuff in my cargo pants, and I have for years.. This case fits well into my cargos, although I'd prefer to see it a little shorter and lose the storage area at the top. I don't use it at all and don't ever see that I will ever use it. However I suppose I should get some backup buds in case I lose one then I might see the value in it. As it is, I think it could be a little less tall and would fit even nicer.My biggest gripe, which is still fairly minor, is that the zipper moves around on the case and I often have to push/pull it back down into place to zip it. The zipper itself is on a bit of a fold of fabric and easily moves up away from the edge of the case, making it difficult to zip. I don't force it, as zipper quality these days has gone downhill so I'm really careful with them. When this happens I just pull it back down into place and it zips just fine. It's a minor gripe, but not sure why it's designed this way.Overall, I like it. Sturdy, protects my earbuds, and it's just the right size (if not a tad taller than really necessary).
The dvd player is nice plays AVI's and all the other format now I can put all the avi files on one dvd and save on dvd's
This is a nice zoom lens- Manual focus is smooth. The only drawback is the zoom- at first it was stiff, but seems to have loosened up through use.
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.
I picked this drive up a few weeks ago. It's an incredible drive for the price, although Amazon could stand to get their price lined up more with other vendors, as this drive has gone for as little as sixty dollars in some stores after mail in rebate.
Very simple to wire up the stereo since every connection was clearly labeled and fit stock connector like it cam from factory that way!
Previously purchased a more expensive Belkin brand which failed miserably. Purchased this unit and it worked so well, that I bought another for the other car. I recommend this unit over the more expensive options and brands.
Excellent. Fits the Flat Panel perfectly and is very well made.
this mouse makes working fun again. the colors are not too bright so you don't get distracted while working. But they do look very cool.
The picture is clear and sharp. The picture is much better than our previous television which was a one-year old &quot;32 JVC. The Toshiba screen is much flatter and offers a better resolution. The sound is great, especially the surround sound. There are numerous options to adjust the picture and sound to your personal taste. The price was excellent and very competitive compared to other televisions of similar size and features.
First off, this vendor apparently doesn't ship the product they advertise. While the product description clearly shows Fuji HQ, what I got was just plain old Fujicolor; not the same film at all. That kinda sucks. And from reading other reviews here, that seems to be the way they roll.Now, to keep things in perspective, it's not the end of the world. Rather than go through the hassle of returning the film (which after all was only about $8), I'm going to try it out. How bad could it be? I know Fuji makes good film in general. And the other good thing was that the film was well within its expiration date (my film was dated 2014, plenty of time to go), unlike some vendors who ship outdated film.But really, guys, if you show HQ, you ought to ship HQ, or change your description to match what you actually send. Otherwise, this is a deceptive sales practice. I know HQ is good, since I used it for years: it remains to be seen if Fujicolor measure up or not.
worth the upgrade? probably. a perfect router? not even close.Out of the box:A great router for every day users, I am sure. For bittorrent and other high powered users, this still doesn't cut it. It handles massive amounts of connections far far better than previous linksys routers, but still no where near perfect, I can squeeze about 300 simultaneous connections out of this thing before it barfs - that's about 3 times the previous linksys routers I've used, but still not acceptable in my books.-Edit-My poor review had 1 out of 5 votes for being helpful, so i felt the need to add this section, which I thought went without saying:With DD-WRT firmware:Router works very well with DD-WRT firmware, as expected. But the product still deserves its meager 2 stars, because you should not have to void your warranty and rely on free third party tools to make a product usable.
I got this to replace my broken ipod mini. I couldn't be happier, the software is better than itunes, and its much easier to move music files to AND from the zen. I am definately beyond happy to have chosen this over another ipod.
This is a very good universal remote, especially for the price. I had it controlling my TV, DVD player, and stereo in a matter of minutes. There was no code for my model TV, so I used the remote's learn function and was surprised at how efficient and easy it was to set up.It is nothing special to look at and it very large in your hand, but it does a lot so its to be expected.Would highly recommend.
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.
Got this lens for my Sigma 10-20mm Wide Angle Zoom. Only cost me just over A$120 incl. p+h, I think this filter is a good bargain for someone who looks for a good quality filter but doesn't want to spend much
I purchased this monitor in 2003 for Christmas and it has performed superbly since then. It even made a move from Italy to Florida with me in 2004.Sharp resolution and superb response time. It has done well displaying my desktop (between Windows XP and now Windows Vista) as well as it has played action and sports games.
I recently purchased the Apple 80gb Ipod to replace the 60gb Ipod. I needed more space and wanted to have the video functionality of the new Ipod. The new design of the Ipod is sleeker and weighs considerably less than the older generation. The functionality is a little better: song accessibility, scrolling, video playback, etc. The display and sound quality are excellent (for Mp3s). There are a couple things I didnt like. The new Ipod seems more difficult to operate. Unlike the older Ipod, the scrolling wheel really has to be pressed to make an operation occur. In addition, I thought I was purchasing the Ipod that showed the alphabet along the bottom window for faster scrolling through vast song databases, but the 80gb (5.5 gen) isnt it. Either way, this is an excellent product for people who have a vast music collection and want video playback. For the price, the Ipod can't be beat!
Have had this for just over a year, and reading all these comments makes me feel lucky that we managed to get a full year's worth of use out of the DVD player. It quit reading DVD's tonight with no previous indication that something was wrong. It does play audio CDs. Yippee. A complete piece of trash; I'm going to take extreme delight in jumping up and down on top of it in the driveway in the morning before tossing it in the dumpster. I may even get in the car and back over it once... or twice. The last Phillips/Magnavox item I will ever own.
This product does what it's supposed to. We didn't install it, but had a tech do it for us. Maybe it is easy, but I decided not to find out the hard way.
I bought this ceiling plate for 15 dollars and it is very solid and made of cast iron. This plate is considerably less expensive than the other ceiling plate by chief yet it does the same job. I hung my Sony vpl vw50 with this plate and had no problem. You will however need a steady hand as you drill the four holes for this mount.
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 love to listen to music while I work out so I decided to get an MP3 player becasue I was sick and tired of carrying my CD player and my tape cassette around. Besides, when you are on the treadmill jogging you get kind of sick and tired of your CD player skipping. Anyway I'll make it short and to the point. This little MP3 player packs a mean punch!! The sound is great and the software included makes the music really easy to transfer. It comes with a neck strap, carry case, wrist strap and digital headphones. I perfer to use the wrist strap while I'm working out. Anyway (I did say I was going to make[price]. The only downfall is that it comes with 32 MB memory which means you won't get but about 10 songs but it has a slot so you can expand the memory. All in ALL it's a great MP3 player for your buck.
I seem to have a GPS for every kind of activity I do and everyone of them excel, and also have weaknesses in one way or another.I recently parted ways with my BMW 330 that had a build-in Navigational system that was an excellent product once you got past the user interface. My new car doesn't have a Nav system, and I didn't want to mount a laptop like I did previously, so I checked into the offerings described at http://gpsinformation.net/. The NuVi looked great and I was all set to buy that one, but it had features, like the MP3 player that I didn't need. Then I discovered the M4, and after a few days of contemplation, that's the one I picked.Now that I've had it for a few weeks, I have to say that I'm quite happy with it. Like any new product, the user interface takes some practice to get used to, but after awhile, you can run through the interface quite rapidly.I went with the M4 over the M5, even though it's a slower processor because of the SiRF chipset. This is indeed a superior chipset to my Garmin Rino for example. *Most* of the time it picks up satellites almost immediately, however, there are times when it does take a few minutes. I usually experience this when I turn it on when I'm already on the move.I really love how Garmin inverts the map colors at night time. This way you can still have the display set to bright, yet it doesn't distract you from night time driving. Handy since there is no auto-dim of the screen based on the ambient lighting.However, this is not the best screen for full-on day use if the sun is beaming right on it. Compared to the built-in screen on my ex-BMW, there is no comparison. The sun pretty much washes out the screen and makes it difficult to read. It's readable, but certainly not the best-in-class.Having said all of that, the only thing that is really annoying is that if you deviate from the plotted course (route), the Garmin will recalculate a new course. Hey, that's great, but why make the map disappear while that's happening? With a complex route (or even not so complex really) it can take quite a bit of time to recalculate. An example: There is road construction in downtown Portland that causes me to travel a few blocks out of my way to get home. As I make my first deviation, the M4 recalculates, perhaps to make a turn at the next block. The problem is, I have to pass the next block too, and I pass that block either before, or when the M4 finishes its recalculation. Now it has to recalculate again, and again and again for every block I pass and never catches up. While I travel these 6, 8 or 10 blocks or so, all I see is the "Recalculating Route" dialog, and not the map. Fortunately , I know my way home, but in a new and strange city I can cover quite a distance and perhaps become lost or be needlessly far out of my way by the time I get the map back. I suspect this isn't specific to the M4, but others as well, like the NuVi. This is the "feature" that keeps me from giving the M4 5 stars.Otherwise, it's a Pocket PC device that allows me to run typical Windows CE applications. It can take the Outlook address book and use the addresses as destination for the GPS, that way you don't have to type in all those addresses again. It's also easy to put your own addresses in via the M4's interface. In otherwords, you're not required to enter data in the PC and transfer it. It's much more useful to me as a day-to-day tool than the NuVi would have been. BTW, as far as I know, it only imports addresses (contacts, to-do's, calendars, etc, from Office/Outlook, not Outlook Express) A voucher is included that allows you to purchase Outlook 2003 for $29.99 though. If you're using Outlook Express, this is a recommended purchase anyway, because Outlook is indeed a superior product.The windshield mount is superior. You can angle the M4 to any orientation you like and the M4 is very easy to slide in and out of.The sync cable that comes with the M4 charges the M4 while it's connected to the PC, but with a separate powersupply - connected into a "Y". If, like me, you purchase another "travel kit" for the office, you don't get the same thing - you get a powersupply that plugs in to the M4 and a sync cable that plugs into the M4, but you can't do both at the same time (no "Y"). In otherwords, when the M4 is plugged in to the PC with the travel kit, it is not charging. When it's plugged in to charge, you don't have an extra sync port to connect to the pc. I hope that made sense :-) Why can't the M4 charge only off of the USB connection? I dunno :-)I'm also using a 1 GB SD card with no problem in the expansion slot for extra storage. Weirdly enough, this seems to have slowed down the overall performance somewhat. I don't see the connection. Hmm...I also lost the stylus already :-( and the closest replacement I found (while I'm waiting for my OEM replacements) is the Tungsten T5 stylus. It's not a perfect fit, but will fit without falling out. Mostly it's a little short and you need a thumbnail to get it out of its slot.If I had to do it all over, I would certainly buy the M4 again. I love it and I use it daily.
We purchased this LCD TV for our new 5th Wheel travel trailer. We had deleted the builder's "upgrade" 26" TV but retained their articulating arm mount. This unit fits perfectly in the opening in the entertainment center and we can swing it to view from the galley, dining table, or lounge. In fact, the LC32D62U's viewing angle is so wide, we can watch it from the galley and lounge simultaneously.At the moment we have only a cable TV hookup with one hard drive/DVD recorder and surround sound but will be adding 2 sat receivers, one a receiver/recorder, and full HD programming from Starchoice satellite. We are looking forward to High Def viewing, however, the analog picture is so good its hard to imagine the HD being better.Highly recommended.
I have had this dvd player for about 3 months now. Nothing has broken on it, and it plays all the dvds I have. Unfortunately it can't play all of the dvd. I have several tv shows on dvd so they are divided by episode. On 2 dvds so far it refuses to play certain episodes with no problems on the others on the dvd. Luckily I also have a PS2 which can play those episodes the player can't. Unfortunately I bought a player because the PS2 couldn't play all my dvds, and now the player can't play everything.
Having moved up from the 750Z, which I dragged around the world and aged to failure in a year (OK for the way I handle cameras), the 3000Z was a big step up in terms of resolution (that's all the editors want). The camera fits nicely in the hand, and the controls are better located than the 750Z. The programming screens are handy, and the branching decisions for setting variables is easier to follow than the picture icons of the 750Z. The flashcard slot is way better designed. And now you can add 49mm lens features like a UV filter.Complaints? The carry bag is useless. The USB connecting port is awful .. a rubber flap. I really miss the sun-flap to view the video screen in bright sunlight. Without it, it's impossible to use on brilliant days .. the screen becomes a mirror. Perhaps the biggest complaint is that Epson hasn't increased the start-up speed: the camera seems to take forever to set up for the first photo. I've missed so many shots by having to wait that critical 4-5 seconds before the green LED flashes &quot;ready&quot;. And when taking pics, the time to take a shot varies from fractions of a second to several seconds (when the subject has long gone).Overall, still my favorite digital camera. Awesome color reproduction and density. Light, small, fits the hand. Just, please, make it faster.
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.
I thought I was buying a larger mp3 player like a cd type and it came and it was so small that I gave it to my grandson instead, and he loves it and so does his classmates.
Since I bought the Hazard monitor, I have received two severe thunderstorm warnings and a flash flood warning. It is good to know that I will be woken up for any tornado warnings. However, the flash flood warning was at 2AM! (Not as annoying as a 3AM phone call though ;-) )
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.
this bag is super. Holds the Canon 40D w/ Tamron 28-300 lens w/o a problem. Super efficient with pockets in the right places to offer easy access to extra battery, cards, filters, etc. Comfy shoulder strap. Good zippers to seal it shut, very convenient for travel when the big camera bag is just too much.The price is sweet, I looked at a lot of these on ebay and elsewhere, this purchase cant be beat. And you get the Amazon warranty so there is no down side I see
Kiss the pain of ear buds goodbye. These fit comfortably in your ear with great sound overall (including the low end). A great way to block out the noise of the world and enjoy good tunes.
Have had this unit for about a month now. The picture quality is excellent, there is a lot of flexibility in setting up slide shows, and I like the fact that it can turn itself off and on at the times you program. Those are the good features. Now for the bad - the documentation (80 page manual) and menu controls are very poor and getting a slide show to work properly from a memory card is an adventure. It's way overcomplicated and that's where all the problems began. I downloaded about 60 pictures to an SD card from Adobe Photoshop, all saved in jpg format per Philips recommendation. When I tried to transfer all 60 pictures to a new album residing on the memory card, it wouldn't work and there was no explantation why. The screen function & nav controls on the picture frame just stopped working. Deleting some of the images didn't seem to help. There was plenty of room on the SD card, so I'm still wondering what went wrong. Part of the problem stems from the fact that Philips software manipulates the images on the SD card and renames the image files once they've been placed inside albums. That's maddening, because you have no way of knowing what files have been transferred to an album on the memory card from your desktop computer, unless you open up each individual file and inspect it. By the time you're done jumping through these kind of hoops, you come to the conclusion that there's got to be a better mousetrap. We have a 17" PhotoVu that is flawless compared to this digital device. Look at other choices before buying this product. It's been a somewhat of a disappointment.
I just started dating a woman who owns this system, and she was so proud of it that I simply didn't have the heart to tell her the truth. On our third date she took me back to her apartment where we watched a DVD: beautiful plasma TV, horrendous Bose hunkajunk. The only reason I kept my mouth shut was because she's incredibly hot and I wanted to be there for breakfast the next morning.But it took a lot of drinks for me to sit through this audio nightmare: male voices often came out of the so-called "bass module" instead of the tiny and tinny little satellites, and those voices were mixed in with the smeared, flabby mid-bass coming out of the box...totally localizable mid-bass. The music (we watched "Amadeus") was completely hollow-sounding, like listening to a boombox. During a few musical peaks there was even audible resonance coming out of the pseudo-sub...no surprise since it's just a cheap plastic enclosure, not even MDF like you get with even the cheapest REAL subwoofers.Mama mia, the things a guy will do just to get some play...For four hundred bucks these days you could actually get a pair of real bookshelf speakers (Infinity Beta 20s, Polk Monitor 30s, Hsu HB-1s) and a cheap sub (Dayton SUB-100 from partsexpress dot com) that would effortlessly destroy this Bose junk. Granted, it won't be in such a tiny and dainty-looking package, but it will sound a million times better!I think I'll have to break the news to her on our tenth date or so, it actually makes me feel DIRTY not to, heh.
I have had this product now for a little over a year...and have had nothing but great things to say about it! The clarity is awesome, the playback is amazing. I would not think of purchasing another style/type of machine. When it is time to replace...it's going to be a Sony.
This product arrived well within the shipping window from the supplier. After installation, it worked as expected. I hope to get many years of use from it.
The scullcandy skullcrushers are good for the price you can get them for on here. they are not built as good as i would have liked. if you stretch them too far they could easily snap into 2 pieces.
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!
I just bought this cd player yesterday and I really like it and it was worth my money. My stone age cd player broke and buying this new cd player was worth it and it was a good price considering it was a fairly new model. It is very neat and has lots of modes and plays really good. I rate this product a 4 because the only problems I see with it are that when you pause the music a beebing noise comes out of the headphones and you can't turn it off and also the cd player doesn't have a mode where you can repeat sonds over again you have to do it manually.I strongly consider if you need a new cd player thats a good price for a good brand I suggest this cd player is the one for you!!!
The Micro Hi-fi system was a Christmas gift for my son. He was very happy with it. He was the one who put it on his wish list. Thank You
This product is cheap in price and does the job of chargingmy kid's game boy, my boy and I are very happy and satisfied withthe charger, good job to the seller and Amazon, a well deserved pat onthe back.Thanx.
Highly recommended recorder. Excellent results, amazingly easy to use.My only quibble is that the manual does NOT tell you exactly what types of DVD blanks to use. (I bought DVD-R 8X--but recorder needs DVD-R 4X) However, the free Sylvania 800 phone operator quickly gave me the correct information. I exchanged the DVDs, and now copying my favorite VHS tapes to DVD for posterity.
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
So far the modem has operated flawlessly, but I have not had time to load the software and set up security. I really like it for my applcation.
Very Good Buy and Great Camcorder,would tell anyone to get it.Love it so far.
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!!!
I bought these speakers two years ago and I've been using them with my computer since then. I bought them for ~$51 here on Amazon. Easily on the of the best things I've purchased here.The sound quality is incredible from small, very thin speakers. Bass is very strong for only 18 watts. I usually crank the bass and sound and it will shake the entire room with less than 30 watts of power. It plugs right into any headphone jack so they can be used with portable CD players, mp3 players, portable DVD players, or even as your home stereo.My father had a relatively old Infinity 5.1 channel system and this completely blew it away. The only place is was lacking was obviously the "surround" feeling. However, the sound is incredibly crisp despite the fact that the only thing creating that sound is really two pieces of plastic. The subwoofer is a little big, but the satellites can go basically anywhere because they are small. The 3D sound helps alot. Without it, the sound is not as good. Just keep the 3D on the whole time and enjoy! I have been for two years and will be for plenty more when I go to college.-Another computer nerd
Hi,This is a easy installable webcam with quality for the money we pay. Buy it for anything lessthan 25 USD.
Who'd a Thunk that cd's would look like our old 45's.Nice touch. They are a very big conversation piece when people see them.
This 2- Pack flexi case is very useful. When we buy electronics we all have the thought that we are going to take excellent care of the product and nothing will happen to it. Then there comes the day where the item slips out of your hand. Well with the flexi case, it will protect the Palm Z22 from complete destruction. The texture of the flexi case allows a complete grip around the palm Z22. It sticks to your palm, the Palm Z22 and the palm of your hand.
Garmin says that only an antennae is needed to use the built in XM capabilities. That is not correct. The Garmin does not have an XM receiver in it so you have to buy a special "antennae" listed at $270 and $200 on Amazon. It is the only way to use the XM function and is 1/3 the price of the GPS itself. Garmin are taking advantage of customers and are providing misleading advertising implying that only an antennae is needed. To those of us accustomed to XM and what typical antennaes cost it is quite a shock when we go to use all the capabilities of the GPS.
REALLY GOOD, WITH GOOD & SHARP IMAGE. VERY SATISFIED. VERY FAST SHIPPING. THANK YOU.
I purchased this adaptor to replace a broken one from Toshiba. Got it in no time, and worked from the very start. It is a great buy if you need to replace your power adaptor. I am very pleased.
I have had many different headphones , and these are exceptional in value for the sound that you get and portability! I have only had them for a month, but so far, they have exceeded my expectations!
This gadget hides well in the hand, and allows me to take pre-framed pictures easily. It seems to work from all sides of the camera, though the range seems better if operated from the front. I've had it for a while and have used it quite a bit, and the battery still does not show any wear or weakening. It sure beats the wired shutter release I started with many decades ago!Shipping was fast and the cost very reasonable, and as I said, it's been a while now, and I'm still very happy with this remote.
This is one of the best Home Theater systems I have ever seen. The sound is un beatable but the look could be better. Other wise this is a very nice system to have if you want so good quality sound! It really makes those action movies sound good.
[...] I ordered this as a Christmas present for my (then) 13 year old son who longed for "the competition" version of MP3. The Rio Carbon 5GB was too much memory for the $$ to pass up. Although it's quite a bit larger in size, it's design is sleek, very "industrial" and my son LOVED it. Still uses it DAILY and it's been 2 Christmases ago!Felt secure in the reviews, felt secure w/ the guarantee and the company rating.Mom scored big-time. :)
Si quieres un router eficiente, barato, funcional...este es!!!...facil de instalar y configurar, muy buena se&ntilde;al, amplia, potente...todos los equipos (laptops, tablets, telefonos celulares) se conectan sin problema...lo recomiendo a todo el que quiera un router de calidad y excelencia superior...
I just got a Vizio VX37L and bought a RCA DRC279 Upconverting DVD player to go along with it. The remote that came with my Comcast Motorola HD-DVR worked fine with the tv, but not with the dvd player nor with my Sherwood receiver (no Sherwood codes in the manual and code search was no help either). I almost bought one of those $100 Logitech remotes but decided to take a chance on something cheaper. After reading the positive reviews here I decided on this model.All the positive reviews were right! It had the pre-programmed codes for the DVR and the Sherwood, but not for the the tv or the dvd player. No problem though because the learning feature allowed me to program them in without problem in under an hour. I was then able to easily set the remote to automatically turn everything on with the press of a button and change configurations just as easily.For example, I can press one button to turn on the dvd player, open the tray, and switch to the proper audio/video inputs all at once. I press another button, and it all returns to the cable tv-watching configuration. Just awesome for a sub $20 remote! I went from 5 remotes to a single remote with this one. The nice big buttons are also a plus. You won't have any problems getting to the right button even holding it one-handed. And of course Amazon's price rocks. Even with shipping, I saved about $6. The price at brick and mortar stores here is about $25 plus tax. Highly recommended!
I CANNOT SAY MUCH MORE THAN WHAT THE OTHER REVIEWERS SAID.MY UNIT HAS ONLY ONE TV TUNER.THERE MUST BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS UNIT.MAY I SUGGEST YOU CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A GOOD SURGE PROTECTER.A LOT OF THE NEGITIVE ISSUES MIGHT BE CAUSED BY POWER SURGES.THIS APPLIES TO ALL SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTERS. 4 STAR RATING
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?
Great little product, its great looking, simple to use and is of the highest qualityI bought mine from a local store because it was on sale, I didnt expect much of it as it mainly was going to be used in my car with a tape deck adapter since my car doesn't have a CD player.But I ended up using it nearly every day because it was so great.I abuse the thing too, I accidentally drop it nearly every time i have it in my jacket pocket and go to pick something off the floor, it gets tossed on my desk or bed.Also about 2-3 weeks ago I got into a car wreck and had my GoGear with me, it was sitting in the center console and some jerk nearly hit me, I swerved and avoided them but hit an icy patch on the road and the car went sideways before suddenly gripping the road and rolling over 6 or 7 times.. the GoGear was flailing around the car hitting the windshield the dash.. my head (oww) and it was still working when I got out the car. Infact I took it with me to the hospital and listened to it whenever i had a chance.And it still works!My only beef with it is that occasionally if I use the radio and try looking for some station the auto tuner didnt pick up it might freeze
Like another reviewer, I happened across this product in Amazon by accident. Also like another reviewer, it immediately struck me as a useful thing to have.The case shipped very quickly and I have no complaints.The quality of the construction is good and it makes gripping the SkyScout SO MUCH BETTER. I'm also a lot less nervous now when I hand it to other people to use.
This was my first webcam, and I got my moneys worth for sure. It isn't perfect, but it is fast and easy to set up and start using.There are many cool features like custom Postcards you can create, video conferencing, or games. It comes with several galleries of clip art and photos to help you get started. You can also take pictures and make videos. The picture quality is decent too. As I said before, use your imagination and you can have a ball with this thing! I photograph my art work and blast it into cyberspace in the blink of an eye. Yowza!
Disclaimer: I had an iPod before switching to the Zen Micro.Features I love===============1. Looks.There are those who buy things because others got it. But there're things in life cooler than military-issued white. In fact, I got my Sony MDR-EX71 ear-buds in black because white ear-buds are so passe now.2. Uses standard USB cable.This might seem like a small thing, but really appreciate the fact I just need one cable when travelling to sync and charge my MP3 player, cellphone, and digital camera. No more tangling mess of cables and charges, and I can always buy a USB line almost anywhere for less than $5 if I forgot to bring one.3. No drivers required. Works like thumb drive.The most significant consequence is that I can plug the Zen to the USB port of any PC, and be able to use the Zen like a USB thumb drive. My previous iPod needed to install drivers, which is a luxury I don't have with other people's PCs, or office PCs where they restrict your admin rights.4. Music Subscription.This is the best invention since iPod itself. I have been die-hard fans of only 2-3 artists, die-hard meaning I buy every single album and singles they produce. For everyone else, there are plenty of songs I 'kinda like' but I didn't feel they were worth the money to buy.With this subscription thingy, I get to download entire albums simply to try out entirely new songs and artists to see if I like 'em. I doesn't bother me I lose them if I stop my subscription - they are songs I probably won't pay in full in the first place. But sometimes, not buying a song doesn't mean not worthing listening to it once in a while.5. Solid construction.The Zen has a solid metal casing that not only feels sturdy and resistant to scratches, it can actually survive a four-feet drop without injury. (I've actually tried this, though not intentionally.) Couldn't say the same about my iPod. (My experience positively confirms that an iPod cannot survive a swinging knock against the subway door while inside a shoulder bag.)6. Ease-of-use.The menu system is customizable and intuitive just like in iPod. (In fact, I heard the patent for the iPod menus are held by Creative Labs.) Synching songs is also piece of cake. Just plug-in and either WMP or Napster can sync up my library. This is probably standard feature now after iTunes set the standard.At the end of the day, I can always resort to drag-n-drop straight from my windows explorer, for not only my music files but also data files. (See point #2 above.)8. Battery LifeI do 10-hour shuttles from the West Coast to the Other Side of the Pond at least once a month, and the iPod used to just flat out with less than 10 hours of playing. The Zen can not only sustain the entire trip, but also the train rides to/from the airports ony each side. And I bought an extra battery in case I miss a chance to charge up in between. The "stamina" of most batteries decreases with such consecutive high mileage use, and with the iPod I wasn't able to do anything about it other than to buy a new one or send it back to the factory. With the Zen I have an immediate solution for $30 in the local Circuit City.Features I don't like=====================1. No dedicated volume button. Need to go back to "Now Playing" screen to adjust the volume. Can't do it while I'm tweaking other things in different menus.2. No podcast aggregation in Windows Media Player. Ok. This is more a WMP shortcoming than the Zen's. iTunes has the best podcast browser (though not the largest selection), so I continue to use iTunes to subscribe to podcasts, and let WMP automatically detect the new files and add to my player. It can be done, but I wish it can be done in one-step, one software.These two dislikes mean it's not perfect for me, so, four stars.
I have the 2.5x macro close-up lens with adapter, but not the 1.5x. It is possible to attach this macro adapter to a SLR lens(35mm type camera). It easily and quickly clips onto any lens which has filter threads of between 52 and 67 mm. My Sony 50mm f1.4 lens (on a Sony a350 14meg camera) has a close focus of about 18 inches - so it has no macro capability. Once this is attached, I can move up to within about 6 inches. The result is very sharp and clear (at least in the center of the photo). I have also tried it on a Sigma 24mm f2.8 macro lens. It works, but the focus distance gets impossibly small (1-2 inches). Keep in mind 3 things:1. Depth of field is quite small, even at f22.2. Once it is attached, you will no longer be able to focus on distant objects. With the Sony 50mm, I can only focus between about 5-7 inches from the front of the lens to the object.3. There tends to be some chromatic aberration towards the edges of the photo, and only the center of the photo may be in precise focus. Still, it is useful to take photos of insects and flowers when you don't have an actual macro lens available.
You just can't beat original replacement ink! I have tried other types of ink, but found they don't look as good or last as long. I have tried the Costco ink refill program and it has worked well for me, although my friend said one of his refills stopped printing after only about 100 copies, but Costco gave him his money back!
The product description indicates that this product comes with a 12 ft. power cord which is why I opted for this model. Alas, I am now stuck with a 6 inch power cord.
I purchased the Canon MF6550 to replace a Canon PC980 copier, and to replace an HP 6210 All-In-One which my office used as a FAX. I was slightly worried because the reviews here were only lukewarm, but on other sites they were better. Well, let me just say whoever is complaining about this machine is way off base. First, it came with a Windows VISTA disc so it worked seemlessly with my VISTA computer. Second, it is nearly twice as fast as the PC980 (23 pages vs. 12). Third, the FAX works great, very quiet, very efficient. Fourth, the manual explains everything and is very easy to understand. Fifth, on a cost per page basis, it is slightly less expensive than the PC980, and significantly less expensive than the HP 6210. Sixth, the printer works great, is also very fast, and has great print quality. And seventh, it comes with a THREE YEAR warranty. You can't beat all that. Everyone in my office loves it and we don't regret purchasing it at all. For our money, it is a fabulous machine.
The speakers and subwooofer are great and perform a bit better than expected for me, 2.1 is good enough for most people, its a very good price too. 5 speakers and a subwoofer is only necessary for home theaters, and the price to value ratio is as much as what u get here.About the smell, my subwoofer gives off this weir plastic smell. I thought it wouldnt be a big deal but i get nausiated by it, hopefully the smell will be gone after a few months, perhaps this smell only affects me in particular or just happened be on my subwoofer. Nonetheless they are great speakers
I believe it's a good buy and performs well, but the owner's manual could be more informative &amp; give better explanations to assist the layman in the hookup &amp; setup phase.I am still trying to test and get the proper sound settings for my speakers (Polk RM6600 &amp; PSW250 sub). Still confused about a couple of settings and can't find the answers in the manual.The receiver definitely gets warm and needs good ventilation. This makes me wonder if I can leave it in my glass-front stereo cabinet.The on-screen setup menu is great and allows for easier programming. But, if the owner's manual was better written and provided more information, I would probably have given this a 5 Star rating...If anyone knows of a site where I can find hookup drawings and better information on the various functions of this receiver, please let me know. The JVC website has limited information.
The remote for I use for my D7000 is all that is advertised. Have not tested its range yet. So far just at 10 feet. Even had a battery installed. Must have this when using a tripod to prevent camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
I have been using this drive for almost a year now and have no complaints at all. As for the 4 over a 5 star rating...I will reserve that for products which go above and beyond in either performance or value. (if you are running vista and have ANY problems with your hardware...check vista before assuming your hardware is flawed)
This had made updates for our schools calculators amazingly easy. Thank you for making it so easy to get to our school.:)
1. I have several zing neoprene pouches and basically, what you see is what you get.2. One probably wonders why one would ever need such a product. Basically, I use these for holding odd sized camera type gear (panoramic rails, heads) in my camera backpack. The neoprene fabric is key in such applications because it can stretch to deal with odd shapes etc... and with the nice mechanism to close the bag, it keeps my odd shaped gear organized. If you have the need for something like this, you'll love it.
Once I got through the confusing setup I have been pleasantly suprised by the sound and functionality of this system.Auto calibration is a snap but a bit tricky to setup manual calibration per speaker.Good value though for the price
First and foremost, I must say that these sony's did not blow me away at first. Just as a quality home set of speakers need to be broken in to reach their fullest potential, so does the fontopia headphones. Once broken in, the sound is full and rich - rivaling my Sennheiser HD 280 pro's.I would recommend that if you were to purchase these, first give them constant play using all sorts of music for a couple of days. I didn't even use mine until I broke them in on my Zen Micro playing all genre's of music etc. Jazz, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and downtempo electronica.Once these are properly broken in, it's hard to beat the sony's price vs. performance value. Sure they're not true audiophile headphones, but they come awfully close.
Obviously these are not going blow the roof off your house, but they are really pretty good speakers. Great for listening to music. I'd recommend them to anyone, actually, I have. My boss just ordered the same ones, and one of my co-workers already had them. These are especially good for the price. Again, do not expect a huge subwoofer, but these are good speakers.
I made the mistake of buying this drive and have experienced similar problems as the two reviews already listed here. Within a week of installation, I began to experience flaky behavior from the drive. Tech support refused to answer my requests, and I found that their phone support was insulting and useless. I've actually taken this out and am using it as a paperweight for my desk inbox. The only thing it is good for is a target for large caliber ammo. This is the best use for this kind of garbage. Don't waste your money on this junk. Spend a few dollars more and go with a known brand.
This is my second Yamaha stereo receiver. The first was a CR 2020 purchased about 32 years ago. That unit produced 150w per channal and had a natural clean sound. The right channal finally went out so I purchased the RX 497 to replace it. This unit at 75w per channal sounds even better then the CR 2020. Obviously 30+ years of tech advances does make a difference. If you are looking for clean natural distortion free sound this is the unit to purchase.
This cartridge is bunk. Like all the other one-star reviews, it looks fine, and is undamaged on arrival, but after putting it in the first page of printing jams it every time. Put in an old (nearly dead) HP cartridge, works fine. Repeat. It's the cartridge. Returning as defective and ordering something else.
DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!!!! I purchased mine just over one year ago, have burnt approx. 12-15 DVD's, and never really used it for watching DVD's, then the thing just quit working, no warning, just states no disc, but drawer will not open to load disc.
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 purchased this remote for use with a D60 and I don't know why I didn't get it sooner.I am by no means a professional photographer but, I do like to take night shots and some other shots that require longer exposure times. With the remote there is absolutely no chance of camera shake due to me pressing the shutter. Bingo... no more blurred images.The remote works at quite some distance although, I couldn't get it to work at 30 feet as the product description states it should; it did go to about 20-22 feet though.One bit of advice, make sure that you are not at an angle that blocks the IR receiver or the remote won't work (I had the lens in the way a couple times).Overall, I am extremely happy with this remote and I definitely feel that it has already paid for itself.
I have no problem with my Zune. Must of the complains are coming from things that can be solved, but the user don't know how to do It. If you turn off your Zune, and the next time you turn It on, and you want to continue playing the last playlist and the last song, you only have to use and push the "play" button 2 times. It begins where you left It.I have a very good organization of my folders, I connect It to my TV (even though the quality of the video is not the best for TV), etc....I am happy with my Zune....
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.
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.
My husband was very pleased with the Zune loves it better than any of the ipods and thanks Amazon for the Fantastic deal on it.
I bought mine in 2008, until now(2012) it has no signs of slowing down and still going strong. Solid and compact camera. This is my backup camera (my workhorse is the Nikon D80) and my "daily" camera. I love the colours this camera takes, crispy, rich, saturated and vibrant comparing to it's older brother at that time or even later. It has most functions anyone needs to take a photo. Of course having a multiple exposure would be great but with a flash sync up to 1/500th of a second I can't complain(even most of the latest camera don't have this sync speed). Reading previous/other reviews there are a lot complaining about it being a 6.1MP camera.. well that's more than enough for anyone's need unless you are printing large and as for the lens compatibility. Would I recommend this lovely camera? hmmm... practically speaking no because there are similar sized units with better functions and capabilities than this but if you are collecting or looking for a DSLR that can sync flash up to 1/500th of a second then maybe. :)Many people make the mistake of saying "it's not compatible", It is in fact compatible with all lens assuming it's a F-mount (1959 and up), It however, does not AUTOFOCUS with all lens. There's a difference with compatible and does not autofocus.
My first amp kit. I decided to buy it and install it myself rather than spending over a hundred dollars to a professional at car audio shops. It had everything i needed to install it. Since it was my first amp and amp kit installation, it took my like 2 hours to get everything done: including hiding cables and complete speaker hook up.Some people say it's not true 8 gauge power cable. Well, i have no clue since i haven't seen any other gauge power cables. It's perfect for me. works great too :)
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 !!!
Very good for the price. Good depth, could use a subwoofer to avoid clutter, but most listerens would not notice.
This is an excellent remote. I'm probably not a "power user" (I only use it for 3 "activities"), but it does everything as advertiesed. I especially like it for watching NetFlix movies through my XBox 360. It's a lot easier to pause/stop/rewind using this remote than with an XBox controller. Setup is easy via the included USB cable. My only complaint, and it's minor, is the small number buttons. But even that doesn't stop me from giving it 5 stars.
The best wireless headphones I have used. Excellent work from Sennheiser. It is true that you have a light noise at the background but it is barely noticeable and you could minimize it with tuning. You really can't get anything better than this at this price range (100 bucks)
This is a very versatile scanner that does a great job with all types of media including film negatives and slides. Holders are provided that allow scanning up to twelve 35mm negatives, four 35mm mounted slides or a strip of 120 film. The CanoScan software provides convenience and full control over scanner functions.
Included are all the basics for an amp install. Plenty of wire to spare. Makes wiring look professional (minus the crimps for battery post and ground). You'll save money and the headache of going and having wire cut to length. Straight forward if you're a DIY person and know the basics of car audio installation.
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!
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. !!
i'd recommend looking into dvd-r [and +r +rw. etc] instead.external harddrives are usually hit or miss. i was afraid to buy an external even if a product had 5 stars by majority of the people. you'll see half as much saying it didn't work, it blew up, etc.i figured CD-Rs always worked for me...why not go for dvd-Rs. i use them to store data [music, videos] and they work perfectly. i use Nero so it automatically checks if your data is actually on the disk.so far out of 15 discs, i only had 1 bad one. i'll update this review if i encounter more than 10 bad ones in the 100 spindle.
You spend 150 bucks for these headphones and they dont last even a year!!!!!!Dont waste your money! Buy them only if you you have a very &quot;small&quot; head which does not demand the headphones to be built sturdy!
This horrible, overpriced P.O.S. is the buggiest, most unstable player I've ever owed. This is even after the firmware upgrade. It skips when I walk.... Yeah, WHEN I WALK! And sometimes it skips just like a record player would. It doesn't like some CD's, and it will simply just stay on, spinning the CD, claiming it's loading when nothings happening, wasting battery life. SO you go ahead and plug in the &quot;spare&quot; AA battery attachment -- drinks those batteries like kool-aid on a hot day. Very clunky, and unnatural design makes taking it from place to place without the 'remote' unquestionable. and it's touchy slightest movement controls ensure that you'll accidentally change a song you're enjoying when you reach for something. The NI-CAD batteries are difficult to get out, and hard to find replacements for... Once I get a new MP3 player, I plan on skipping this piece of crap as far as I can into the nearest body of water.
When I saw that these speakers had 40 watts of power I thought that wasn't that big of a deal. That was until I listened to them. The bass response has to be heard to be believed! I have these connected to my laptop at work and in my office they are too loud to turn up all the way (BTW, the volume goes to 11, how cute). I've also connected them to my iPod and Treo both with equally impressive results. The only thing I noticed was that you have to hold the on/off button for about 3 seconds for them to turn on. I guess this is to prevent them from being accidentally turned on and draining the battery, which lasted over 5 hours on a charge. Very nice!
This remote was dead out of the box--Logitech apparently has no quality assurance for their product. That's bad enough, but their customer support is a nightmare. I speak American English. So does having to deal with an offshore operator who I could not understand make any sense? Outsourcing their support to India saves them money, but if they do that, they should insure that their operators can speak in a way that native American speakers can understand, or not outsource it at all. Add to my frustration the 40+ minute wait I had each of the 3 times called. Then to be told that there was "no XBox Harmony Remote", not once, but multiple times. . .well, that's simply not the way to support a higher $$ product and to win customer loyalty. I'm now told it will be a month before I can expect a replacement. The wait begins. . .
I too have suffered the same unexplained frustrations with the mini-DVD format errors, disc errors, etc that randomly and unpredictably come with this camera. I have a DCR DVD-300 which is essentially the same as the 100 and 200 series with a few more options. I would recommend a mini-DV or solid state format until this technology is perfected. Early on during my ownership of the camera which has been for over three years, I had a disc get stuck in the camera. It would not eject due to a format problem. Sony's only answer was to charge over $200 just to open the camera. Instead, I purchased a technical repair manual, and removed the disc myself. Since that time, I've had no fewer than six discs result in format errors or disc errors. This will happen when you least expect it. My most recent one happened two weeks ago when my nephew was filming my wedding! Therefore, no wedding video! I'm sure I can spend an exorbitant amount to a data recovery service.Sony should provide a solid data recovery software program with this camera.The editing software is not user friendly either. In hindsight, as much as I love the camera when it is working properly, the risk isn't worth the format. Wait for technology to catch up.A program called CD Roller will offer help in many cases.
I bought this cable for use between a laptop and a CNC machine for transferring programs. Cable works as it should without any hiccups and has a good amount of length as well. The cable itself is made well and feels durable. Product was shipped/delivery in on time.
Bought this to use with a Sun Blade 1000. The mouse simply does not work with a Sun system. After email exchanges with Hawking, they admitted that the Sun support did not really exist.
Apple has proved once again that people will buy things if they come in pretty colors!! Like their successful original imacs, which came in a plethora of colors and sold through the roof, the ipod mini is doing the same. Let's put it this way; you'll buy the ipod mini if you're trying to make a fashion statement and show hip you are, but aren't really serious about music. No serious music fan would be satisfied with a device that only holds 1000 songs, when they could buy the 20GB ipod for only $50 more, and have 4000 more songs!!! Do they still teach economics in school?
CR (Dec. 04) loved this micro system. Rich sound and deep bass. I thought no way would it sound good when I took it out of its box because of how tiny it is. But to my surprise this thing rocks and easily beats the bose executive radio in both sound and features! Easy to hook up my Ipod. Great price with free shipping at amazon!
I love my Tokina. Its light and fun and I feel more confident with this then worrying about auto focus errors with the Tamron 17-35 that I also considered. I do a lot of research before i choose a lens and it seems people always have some quality control issue with the Tamron or Sigma brands, I know there are good lens from them but it makes me cautious when buying and if buying used or new. With Tokina i already had the famous 12-24 F4 and i chose it for its lack of distortion. This time i wanted to save money and add a lens to my bag that I can use with a 2nd body to have an extra backup wide angle for fun on FX and film and this fits the purpose just great. Its sharp at all apertures but more so stopped down. The distortion is very well controlled also. It gets really good reviews and comments from people way more expert then myself. check them out here:[...][...][...][...]I'm happy with the price performance and value of this lens. I wasn't expecting much at first but I been pleased with the results and feel like i have a good tool when needed.
I am very satisfied with the product! It's a good piece of equipment, I am not so professional in photography but this lens is good enough for me. I would strongly recommend it to everyone who is at the beginning of his or her adventure with photography.
I have had this GPS for a month and just took it on a long trip. Save your money because you get what you paid for. This is an inexpensive unit and leaves a lot to be desired.I named it Barbara after my mother in law (she is always giving directions) First, the maps are not up to date and do not have many current roads, at least where I live. On this long highway trip Barbara was mostly quiet except when you come to a major crossroad, then she tells you to stay on the current road at least three times, and sometimes more.In my case I had driven most of this route many times and know the best way around some major cities. Barbara always wanted to direct me through the town and not give me the best route. In one case she had me going north when I needed to go west. Looking at my atlas I could plainly see that there was no way to get where I needed to be if I followed her directions. This happened many times on roads that have been around for decades. I felt that I could not trust the unit!If you are in a strange area in the dark and there are not any alternate routes, Barbara would get me there every time. And I can say that that was a big help. But this was at the end of the route is a very rural area.Next the display, if you can afford a larger display, buy it. This one is small and even with my small fingers I had trouble with some on the buttons. This is a heads up display with two nav bars at the top and bottom on the screen. They display the current road you are on and the one where your next turn is. My logic says the top bar should be the turn you are going to (heads up). But no, that is the road you are on and where you are going is on the bottom. Yea it's a minor thing but annoying.OK, now try to find a point of interest while you are on a route. Food, Rest Area, etc. Your only option is to exit a point of interest. Now why would I want to exit if I was looking for one? I pushed the button and got a screen that would give me small icons with a distance from my current location. This was not any help at all, especially if I wanted to know where the next rest area was. To find that you must canx. your route and then pick the point of interest button. Barbara will then give you a list of categories to choose from. Alphabetical order, NO WAY!! Try pushing the little down button to find what you want, while driving. This makes you an accident waiting to happen. This unit should be classified in the same hazard category as cell phones!I could go on and on but I think you get my drift. When you buy a cheap product, you get what you paid for!Jim
Love this backdrop! I wish I would have bought a larger one, but this is great. Very sturdy material and it looks great for portraits.
I searched high and low for a camera to replace my older Easy SHare that i dropped one too many times. I really wanted a camera that had a view finder, as most of the new ones do not but this one does!!It is EASY to use and a great price, esp b/c it takes video too!High recommended!!
I love the functionality of wall mounting for my small bathroom. I bought the first one of this style earlier this year and paid much more than the current price. Yes, it is plastic and looks a bit inexpensive BUT it has much more power than previous wall-mounted ones from other manufacturers. The power switch on the handle is MUCH more convenient than having to reach to the wall to change settings to turn on/off! The noise level seems less, or comparable to other models. The cord became overly stretched out when the painting contractors decided to use it to dry their ceiling repair work so I'm replacing it; otherwise it is still functional. I've recommended this brand and style to family members as well.
I purchased an aftermarket stereo for my wife's car so I needed an adapter. This was inexpensive and worked perfectly.
Bought 4 pairs of these to go from my receiver to my 7 channel amp. Work perfectly. Connections are nice and snug. The cables themselves are a bit stiff, they bend easily though, if that makes sense. But they work perfectly for my setup.As some have mentioned they are directional so pay attention to the arrow on the cables.I did notice a small imperfection in one of the cables, the red or right one. It was a very small abnomality of the outer casing of only about 1/4". I just put a small piece of electrical tape on it although it really didn't need it.The price went up $5 since I bought them so I guess I got a great price.The only negative, and for me it was a big one was the packaging. It was a double plastic shell, where as you not only had to cut one but two pieces of plastic to get the wires out. Whoever designed and implemented this is out of there mind. I had to use a very sharp knife and slowing cut around the plastic, about 10" total to remove the wires. Try doing that with four separate packages. And no, I did not cut the wire as mentioned above. I am sick and tired of having to open things like this. I am north of 50 and my hands and eyes are not what they used to be so this did take me at least 20 minutes total to do. To some of you this is not a big deal, but for me it was.If I had to do it again I probably would pass on it, just because of the plastic (seriously-someone is going to lose a finger) which will outlast myself, my grandchildren and my great grandchildren in a landfill. The wires themselves are very nice though and well worth the money.If someone can invent something that is safe and easy to use that will help older people open these type of plastic monoliths, they will become a millionaire.Amazon as usual rocks. The best online company to deal with.
I bought this supply when repairing and testing an Inspiron 9100 laptop. It met my expectations, supplying the needed voltage and current at a reasonable price. I am not sure that the BIOS single-pin read of the model/serial brought in the expected data - but that feature was not relevant to my usage and I did not explore it farther.
This is the second Hub I that I purchased. Never had a problem with anything attached to them, Printers, External Hard drives, etc. Highly recomend.
these are free from bose!!!!do not buy them, go to a bose store or register your headphones and they will send you new ones regularly.
I purchased this JVC GR-D90 camera on Amazon.com used it four times and it died, just like everybody else. This can only lead me to believe that the JVC Brands are unreliable. What a waste of money. I think I will try a Sony next time. I have lost all trust in the JVC brand name. If you are smart do waste your money.
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.
Image quality is HORRIBLE, My cell phone takes better images.Returning it because when I turn the flash on the camera shuts down.Very unhappy
for a fairly small, hobbit-like bag--low-profile, unassuming, and surprisingly robust--this backpack sure packs a lot of gear for not a lot of dough.if you have only one camera body, you can easily fit 4-5 lenses and a flash, or a long telezoom, w/a flash and two other lenses, in the main camera compartment. you might be able to squeeze some filters or a 50mm prime in there as well. if not, they or the flash can go in the other pocket, which has elastic pouches for small items like memory cards and batteries. there's also a third pocket in front for a pen, pad, and mp3, and a cord-webbing ring with a sheath of cordura which can hold a book or magazine, your lunch, a light gore-tex shell, or a topo map. the back is padded and sectioned, and the straps are nice and chubby. it's almost perfect for hiking and day trekking, although a tripod can only go on the underhanging loops -- you might be able to strap a small monopod to the side, however.for the price, this thing has a lot of features--like rugged ripstop material backed with urethane or pvc for water proofing, all those pockets --inc. 2 on the side for sunglasses or gummy bears and 2 mesh zipped interior pockets for lens caps, USB cords, and perfume-scented business cards from all the strippers you're shooting portfolios of "pro bono" (j/k)-- a torso quick-release strap that tucks away, and a zipper that faces the opposite way on the main compartment, shielded with a flap. it's a small design implement, but results in a little added security, because the zipper isn't as accessible to pickpockets, thieves, and the like. the zippers aren't the most durable out there, but they have a smooth sliding action with no snags and jerks. that's appreciated when you want to perform a quick-change lens switch.another nice touch is the panel-loading design; if you have stuff in the front of the pack, and the (padded) middle section, it also will protect your expensive gear in the main compartment. hard plastic nubs on the bottom provide some vertical shock protection, although i wouldn't chuck it out a window or drop it down a staircase, if i were you. removeable and reshapable dividers allow for infinite configurations, and there's an elastic/velcro strap for your camera body. the green/black color is fairly incognito, except for the metallic "canon" logo embedded into it. sew a patch over it if that bothers you.for $35, you can't really complain about what it doesn't have--bright-colored interior dividers, rain flap, notebook compartment, bulletproof kevlar reinforcements, built-in GPS (j/k)--because you can get all that chi-chi stuff in more expensive bags. it's still a backpack, so you have to take it off to get to your stuff, but if that troubles you, get a sling bag or a torso pack, which hold less gear and cost more.ok, so it's not very sexy, but not especially ugly, either. do you really want a sexy camera bag? why not just get a neon sign saying "rob me" when you stroll through j'maa al-fnaa in morocco trying to get that snap of a snake charmer? it looks just like a "regular" backpack, except for the logo. you also can't complain about the compact size too much, since it'll be just right for most casual enthusuasts, photohikers and/or photojournalists. pro fashion and wedding photographers who want to take everything but the kitchen sink will have to get a bigger sack. no kidding.for everyone else--that's you, sir or madame-- you'll find you can take ALMOST everything but the kitchen sink. you'll probably want something bigger for extended travel, or if you simply have to take a laptop to Mt. Whitney, and/or something smaller for casual shooting. but, hey, for an everyday camera bag that can sweat it through the jungle if necessary and hold up to a decent amount of punishment, you can't get a more substantial value for the money. pay more if you must, but you might not get a better bag, just a costlier one. believe that.
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.
The Meade Series 4000 Super Pl&ouml;ssls are an improvment over the 3000 series Pl&ouml;ssls. The 20mm is used for medium power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 63x on an ETX90 or 100x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.
This is one of the best cd player for the price. One bad thing is the headphones that come with it, get another pair but if ou are looking for a mp3/cd player with tuner get this!!!!
I have just received my rebel (got it on Friday) and already took more than 800 pictures with it. I have been using Digital Cameras for 4 years and can't believe the difference from my previous ones. It is as if you were shooting with a film SLR, but being able to see the results faster. In fact I am enjoying this one a lot more than the film SLRs.About the plastic body, if you are not a professional journalistic photografer struggling in the crowd to find a good spot to take pictures and risking damaging it, you'll be happy that you are carrying a lighter camera.I recommend this camera for all amateur phtographers as you can take high quality pics in full auto and wonderful pics with manual or creative modes when you learn how to use them, as it is not rocket science. Once you learn how to manually set the parameters, I recommend getting better lenses. The kit lenses are perfect for beginners. the only con I see is the 1.6X factor that makes you lose some pics where you need wide angles. I hope they come with a solution for this problem in the future as zooming is good but sometimes we need wide angle as well.
Dayton Audio PC123-16 Plastic Stacking Corner 16 Pcs. Received the next day. Great product, matched my other gear and it was by far the best price on the internet.
The plug sockets work only intermitently and after troubleshooting a little too many times and ending up unplugging it, Im going to return it.I didnt even use the card reader...but if the plugs dont work, whats the use?Avoid this!
If you can find this radio, buy it. I bought a couple a few years back because I got them on the cheap (like $8 new cheap on clearance). Anyways, back in Sept hurricane ike hit and so I dug them out. I turned it on and it ran for days as both a radio and a light. I thought I would try to see what kind of life it would get with only the crank power (I had assumed it was running of battery power) and what?....the switch was on generator. I could not believe it, I opened the battery compartment..no batteries! This thing lasted days on a few cranks! I have had crank lights that you crank for 45 seconds and they run about 30 seconds. Reception was solid, and the light works really well too. This is a truly amazing radio...I'm convinced that I actually got some kind of alien prototype thing by mistake because the performance is so remarkable. It's small, has a light, dependable, stylish and a Sony..what more could you possibly want or need?
Very good DVD recording ability. I've been recording 3 movies to each DVD-RW, and they play back in excellent quality. I have dubbed one VHS to DVD, and I'd say the quality was just 'good', but still probably what I expected. I did learn after my purchase that there are DVD-RW discs, and DVD+RW discs. This will not work with a DVD+RW, so depending on the future of DVD will determine whether this recorder is right for you. I have just accepted I'm going to live in a DVD-RW world, so as long as it's supported, this is an excellent product.
My daughter received this for Christmas. She moved from Chicago to Las Vegas. This product guided us all the way. Was a blesing, great thing to have when moving to another area.
Not much to say about this other than at $4.27 you get everything that you would if bought at a brick and mortar store at half the price. Came new in package with adapter and storage case. It is everything that I wanted from a 4Gig SDHC card.
I have an old Polar S720i watch which needs an infrared connection to upload the data to my laptop which didn't have a native IR port. I upgraded to Windows 8 recently and simply plugging the Syba SD-U1IRDA-NM USB adapter into a USB port started automatically installing the drivers. I tested uploading the data files from my watch successfully. I'm quite happy with this purchase!
I looked at the Sandisk website and ordered based on their info, but they were wrong. My BB Curve could not support more than 2 GB with the current OS.
Was considering something different..e.g. 3rd party brand....but, Why?Ok, it's double the price...but, it's NIKON and I know it's always gona work...Choice is yours..pay now, or pay later..great product.
Speaker works great they do what they are suppose to at the price I wanted to pay
This worked great when I used it. It's been so long, but I remember it worked great! The only problem is that comparing it to anything recent or current technology its a piece of junk.
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..
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).
Easy to set up; flawless performance. Remote is no problem. As a first time DVD-Player user, the features are easy to understand, and use. Plays Matrix and Bug's Life without a hitch. The multiple audio/video outputs will allow me to grow my system as I upgrade TV/audio systems.
This is a great CF card - big and fast. The only problem I've had is that when I put it into my PCMCIA adapter to be read into my laptop, the reads are fairly slow - but I attribute that to the PCMCIA adapter and that technology rather than to this CF card. Overall, it was a good deal when I bought it, and the price just keeps getting better.
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 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.
It appears to be well made. I'll see if it last as long as my Stuart mini notebook which I've had for 10+ years. I just wish they would let you pick your own color.
I've been using this for a few years. I don't know if it's still officially supported but it works great for me. I've programmed each function to correlate with some editing/navigation function in Lightroom (I did this with Lightroom 2 and had to redo it for 3). A logitech Revolution mouse in one hand and the Navigator in the other and I rarely have to touch the keyboard to edit. It works with some other programs as well but I haven't taken the time to set it up specific to each.
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.
Cant complain about this nice little enclosure,... loaded an old hard drive, plugged it in,... XP saw it just fine. Nice plain silver/black finish. Only problem was the plastic stand was broken but I wasnt going to use it anyway.
I am so disappointed with these earphones. It is too much of a hassle to send them back, or I would have. I used them about twice before one side stopped working. The reason I replaced my old two sets is because they were only working on one side. These sounded like a great buy, although the shipping and handling cost about as much as the earphones. I wouldn't order them again. I thought the price was great, but that's the only thing that was good. I have to admit the sound was great when both sides were working.
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.
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!!
The same thing happened to me, I ordered 2 of what I thought were 7600GT & received 2 7300LE. I'm still waiting for the RMA to return them & no word yet if I will have to pay the s&H back to PC universe just to get a refund on my CC. All I received back was that it was a mapping error, well this was several days ago & they still have it listed as a 7600GT, it may be the ole bait & switch routine........
This is a great XM receiver. With the home dock, car dock, remotes, screen display, song recording, computer song transfer, and head phone capability this is a very impressive product. This is head and shoulders above other car only receivers.
I use my StreetPilot in my car, my company car, and rental cars so I needed a better way to mount it in place of the suction mount that came with it. I am pleased with the way the friction mount works, It has slipped only a few times out of hundreds of opportunities
My 1st MP3 gadget. I work on a large network and some of the closets/rooms are extremely loud so I bought a set of Sony MDR-NC5 Noise Canceling Headphones and the YP20S. The headphones significantly help (don't expect too much) and the YP20S fits unnoticed in my shirt pocket.It's loud enough for me.It eats batteries but is good enough for my 1-2 jobs in a closet.The poor controls are only surpassed by the poor manuals/software but you don't need to use the controls all that much.
I just purchased my first Tivo after a couple of years of "looking" because my brother said I just had to get one! Well I did! And... HE WAS RIGHT! I've only had it up and running for less than a week, and it has already changed the way my ENTIRE FAMILY watches televison. There is no more "channel surfing" or regular tv watcing. It is all about watching what you want (you have tivo record it) when you want to! Even my "non-tecno" wife is getting a good grasp of it. It is fun to watch her hit all the right buttons and go to what show she wants! My daughter now asks to watch the "playlist" (one of the menus on the Tivo!) I really am enjoying this machine! If you are on the fence about purchasing one of these, then hop on down, and zip over to Best Buy (my favorite!) and pick one up... or of course AMAZON works too (my 2nd favorite)!
I lost my 512mb ipod and immediately began shopping for another one. I have the next generation shuffle and use them alternately. The new shuffle are not to my liking because no more volume control on the unit. So, I shopped Amazon for older models and am very happy.
I ordered the cases knowing full well there was a production flaw in the clear plastic being milky. I was given the option to order specific trim colors so I chose black. I needed the trim to be black to go with the case graphics I had created. I was really surprised to receive blue cases instead. If they only had blue they should have informed me before sending them out. I found the cases at a late date and had to use them - there was no time for a return or to purchase from another source. On a positive note, they did arrive in a timely manner and there were no damages otherwise.
This model is actually tons sturdier than the smaller model the other reviewer mentioned. The 55" is very small, thin, and flimsy while the 66" model has thick legs, an oversized head, oversized knobs, swivel feet. Great item for the price (i paid $40) i think...
Originally I purchased a Wireless G Broadband Router Model WRT54G and a Wireless G PCI Adapter Model WMP54G. I set it up and worked fine when the Router Box and Desktop PC were 2 feet apart. Then the problems started! I had to move the Desktop Computer to my back bedroom which is about 50 feet from the Wireless Router box. There was nothing on the box, in your specification sheet, in the instruction, or the retail sales person told me what the maximum distance the Router Box and Desktop PC with the Wireless G PCI Adapter could be separated and still have a acceptable signal strength. I called Tech for first time and explained them the problem and they told me that I should have purchased the Model WMP54GX which would provide me a good signal strength Router. We took the Router back to Circuit City and they exchanged it for us.I went through the setup procedure on model WMP54GX and I received an intermittent signal on the Desk Top PC. I called back and talked with 3 different Tech Support people and spent over 4 hours with changing setting on Wireless Router through another Desktop PC. None of these changes made any difference. The third tech support person transferred me to their group leader who in turn transferred me to the second level tech support person. I finally found out what was my problem with the Wireless G Broadband Router Model WRT54GX. This model has the new SRX technology but the Wireless G PCI Adapter Model WMP54G does not. They provided another set of changes to make to the router and it seems to be working.What should have been a maximum of a 2 hour job but turned out to be over an 8 hour job because of the lack of accurate information about Linksys products and the lack of knowledge about the problem by the first level tech support. Your first level tech support people are very nice to deal with, but lack the knowledge to solve my problem in a reasonable amount of time.
I have an older G3 iBook and originally bought Canon's MP600, hoping for the best, but I was disappointed for various reasons (see my review on Amazon). I returned it and just recieved my HP C6180.While the setup took a little longer than I hoped, I have been able to do everything I wanted the printer for. I had a little trouble connecting to the network, the printer kept asking for the WEP key in a specific format and I couldn't figure it out. So I just plugged it in to the Airport base station via ethernet.First I printed a picture out of iPhoto, I had to wade through too many options and for some reason it came out on plain paper (a nice feature of this printer to note is that it has a tray specifically for photo paper). I took out the plain paper and it printed fine. The photo color came out better than the Canon, in my opinion. It looks like a real print from the photo lab (I should mention that I used matte paper for the Canon and glossy for the HP). I do wish HP would consider using the waterproof inks, but for my purposes this works fine.The second thing I did was scan over the network. No problem. I stuck the image on the glass and hit "Scan PDF to Preview." It popped up on my computer with no further problems. AWESOME!The last thing I did was print a b/w page with text and graphics that the Canon got stuck "processing." It printed instantly, and to my surprise, the black graphics didn't have the inkjet "banding" that the Canon did. Score another one for HP!I do have concerns about the tiny ink cartridges and some of the other things I've read in other reviews, but so far so good, HP! Network scanning and printing rules!!!
I use this on my 80g iPod quite often. It records clearly and is easy to use. I love being able to record important conversations or events for my own private use. My kids love singing into it and listening to themselves. It automatically takes the recordings into iTunes. Love it. Worth the money.
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.
Out of the pkg. and plugged in to my desktip (Win XP) and it was immediately recognized and ready for use. The quality of this microphone is beyond what I had expected. I tried it on my laptop (Win Vista) and it performed the same, treeeemendous!Skype software Note: If you already have a microphone built in to your laptop you will have to go into the Skype options and choose the USB microphone manually, otherwise it will "default" you to the integrated one. Once I figured this out everything went great.
The micro-fiber materials, from which this Polishing Cloth is made are very soft. I bought it to clean my eye glasses, and am very satisfied. Because Each cloth is washable and reusable it cuts down on the cost of cleaning. The main cloth is quite large (16&#34;X16&#34;). I have several pair of glasses that I keep in different places, and the large cloth can be cut into smaller sections, & kept where needed. {Stitched the edges of the smaller sections on a sweing machine, to prevent posisible raveling when washed} There is also a small 'Travel Single' that I keep in my wallet.
I ordered this case to keep my SimpleTech portable HD safe in travels and it has done the job and done it well. It has made it easy for me to locate the drive and keep it safe when dragging it across the country and the world.
Update 12/19/2011:Like the energizer bunny this unit is still going strong, new OS, computer. No problems.==OriginalBefore I forget to write... Purchased if off GoldBox afew weeks ago.This unit worked out of the box for my application, no tweakingor setup was required; A Dell Desk-side being accessed remotelyfrom a Dell Laptop. I do not use "suspend" as my disk image isto large for a reliable suspend image.I control 2 printers, 2 scanners, 2(+) USB HDDs', 2 LCD Monitorsand items as needed (such as MP players, Watcom tablets) withno problems.It is set this way as I am lazy and use the laptop late at night andno longer have to get my buttocks out of bed to shut down thesystem. I use the command line "shutdown" command remotely to turnoff the desk-side (I no longer use "wake on LAN" due to theaforementioned suspend issue) as I find it convenient to hitthe power on the desk-side when required. This type of setup,obviously, will not be the case for everyone. Hum... a "wake onLAN" Ethernet port on the switch might be an interesting product enhancement??For this application the unit is a dream and has faded into thenormal day to day operation and goes unnoticed, which isa very good thing.Best,Joe
I used to like it, but this is my 3rd purchase and I am tired of forgiving my purchases. I pay extreme postage, then I wait and wait only to receive the items for them to work for a brief moment, then freezes up on me. Now I have a near 50.00 item that does not work. it is wireless and appears to be useless. Actually this is my 3rd item that has stopped working. I refuse to buy another.
This is a great running machine! I've had mine for about a year and a half and it runs perfectly.I added some meory and this became a great all around computer, with gaming too. Would be a very nice family computer. I recently install windows Vista Ultimate and it runs fine on here, no problem upgrading or anything. Vista doesn't come with drivers for the sound card, but with windows update it found them and installed them automaticlly. Great buy , very very cheap!
I received the printer last week, and after easy installation of the software, found that one of the gears was damaged. I sent it back on Friday (2/15) and received the new one today (2/19). After reading all the reviews on this printer, and the complaints of paper jams, the printer being noisy &amp; shaking when it prints, was hard to believe. On the contrary, I found that this printer was extremely quiet (I had to look to see if it was printing) and as far as the shaking goes-just when it first starts, then it stops; no paper jams experienced. As far as photo printing goes- I scanned a photo to the printer, and was amazed at the quality of the copy that was produced. The print quality even when printing documents out on draft form are better than the Lexmark Z32 printer I had. The nice thing about this printer is you don't have to choose between color and black ink. I would recommend this printer to anyone looking for a new printer.
This seller is one of the good ones. I received my new Sim Card quickly and accurately. I am very pleased.
I wanted easy portable speakers so that I could take my mini to tailgates, or use outside on the dock or the deck, without spending a lot of money, and these totally fit the bill! They have a great sound, fit into a tiny carrying case and take no time to set up. They can be powered by batteries or plugged in to an outlet. I have been very pleased with mine. The only warning I would give is that if you want to play music really loud, i.e., for a party, this product is not going to give you the sound or volume that you want. But for me, they're perfect
This Tripp Lite HDMI cable is excellent! I had purchased an inexpensive upconvert DVD player that came with an HDMI cable (cheap!!). I didn't realize it at the time, but this cheap cable actually caused interference with my cable signal (I think the two cables were too close to each other).As soon as I replaced the cheap cable with this Tripp Lite HDMI cable the TV picture cleared up (no interference). I also have a more expensive triple shielded cable ($75.00 for 6 feet), but I really can't tell much difference between the Tripp Lite and it.
After weighing my options for a while, and waiting for my portable CD player to die (R.I.P., little buddy), I picked out this shiny orange Creative Zen Micro Photo for three primary reasons:1. After researching a variety of iPods and asking friends who use them for their opinions, I was concerned about compatibility issues (I use a PC, not a Mac) and about their battery life. It seemed like a lot of people I asked mentioned their iPods' poor battery performance--now, every player's going to have its issues and snafus, especially since this technology's still fairly new, but it seemed like I was hearing a disproportionate number of complaints about the iPods. So that kind of turned me off.2. I like the interface of the Creative player--I like the way the controls are laid out, that I can fuss with some of the settings, and I like the way the menus are set up. For me, visually, the Creative was appealing. (And I like that it comes in a variety of colors, which is admittedly a little gimmicky but still, it's nice to have the options.) It's a solid little thing, feels sturdy in hand without being heavy or clunky. Good design.3. It got a very good rating in Consumer Reports--for what I was looking for, and for the money I was looking to spend, this was the best fit all around. (I would recommend anyone looking to buy an mp3 player check out Consumer Reports' ratings, actually--they were very helpful, and covered a broad scope of brands/capacities/price brackets.)I've had this handy little bugger for about two months now, and so far haven't had any glitches whatsoever. It's pretty user-friendly, the accompanying software has worked great, it's easy to upload songs/etc. onto the player and the battery life has been really good. I'm impressed.
I had a zune. Impulse by that I regretted. It has a beautiful interface. Love that I can have my own backgrounds and the screen was wonderful. But I was calling tech support 10 mins after taking it out the box. It took over an hour to update because the software froze. Once I got it updated and start the software it crashed. I have over 6gb of song and it took 30 mins to get it all on. Trying to get video on was a horrible experience. I first converted it to wmv thinking then the software wouldn't have to. Wrong, I had to leave it on over night because even though the video was already in the correct format it still converted it. I also have a 60g iPOD and it takes no where near as long. Last draw was the battery, if I got more than 3 hours out of it I was doing good. Thats just playing music with the wifi off. So I decide to stick to my iPOD i was gonna give it to my friend. All this happened within the first week so I was able to take it back and I got a Wii instead. Only good thing that came out of this
Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 AmpsI now have 6 of these chargers which maintain my collector cars' batteries over a 6-month winter season with no problems for the past 5 years.Amazon's 2-day shipping which arrived on a Sunday was a nice surprise.Great product & service....
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.
Convenient port locations. Brick style power supply is oblong so is an outlet hog. LED lights show activity though the lights are VERY dim (seriously - in this day and age they should SHINE!).I was hoping one port would have enough juice for an iPad but no dice.
This product is the worst sony product ever because of the lousy software included (nero). it has never worked correctly even after downloading every patch and update available. Avoid this product at all costs.
I decided upon this laptop after several hours of poring through reviews (thank you, amazon.com) and from other sites. In the end, the Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, being able to get this machine w/XP Pro, were key factors for me, along w/the rest of the specs. I am getting about 3.5hrs w/the standard battery. I prefer to keep the screen on low light, which explains the longer battery life. I purchased this factory reconditioned $[...].Overall, despite my being more critical of products as an IT engineer, I'm extremely pleased with the build, lightweightness, performance and durability of this machine. Strongly recommend.
This dandy little unit has helped me loose about 35 lbs, and get me in the best shape in 20 years.... Hop on the good 'ol elleptical and just crank up the sound and the time just flies....Better earphones really help get rid of the tinny noise that comes with the ones supplied.Also, with the cartrige addapter, we can get good quality sound on things we really like to hear while driving.For seventy bucks, I give this product an A+
Seller was excellent all around. Shipping was fast and the item was protected very well. Whe item was tested it operated same as the factory supplied unit. I would recommend this item to anyone looking for a Garmin NUVI car adapter.
Great investment on a replacement battery. Did not want to invest in a full priced battery for an aging camera and this fit the bill perfectly. Has good life and recharges just like when the camera was new. Works great!
I work with elderly and disabled people and find this trackball extremely useful for people with limited use of their hands who want to use the computer.
I bought this as a gift to my sister in law and she absolutly loves it it matches the seat covers to a "T" great deal!
Bought this for my husband after extensive research. Product has great sound, great appearance and great value.
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.
A great bag for all-around work use! Lots of storage for documents, great divided spaces in front pocket, and the detachable rolling frame is very handy when I have a light work load for the day!
I got this for a birthday present, and I actually picked it over an MP3 player. I'm glad I did, too, because the one I had before it, was total and utter crap. I have had nothing but great times with this CD Player. I like the way SONY does the memory thing, where it remembers the where you were in the song. I have loved this ever since I got it. I really do reccomend it.
The modem is well made but it's simply too slow by today's standards. I purchased it to use in my home office but I'm not using it as it's too slow to be practical. I tried to return it but it was one day after the 30 day window so stuck with it for now.
I am a computer engineer, but even I couldn't get the piece of horsesh!t to work. I went through 3 drives and countless hours of tech support, but it was totally hopeless. At least i get to keep the rebate.
When I got this card working it did fine as a gigabit port but its operation was very inconsistent under Win 7 64 bit on a HP Pavilion. If the router restarted, its connection dropped off and forced me to restart the laptop, which was then followed by long minutes of fiddling with the card to get the PC to detect it.I got the SYBA card as a replacementSyba SD-EXP24010 ExpressCard 34mm Gigabit LAN Network Cardand even though it is not perfect it does the job better for a fraction of the price.
Good Business with these people and great service - received the item 5 days prior to the estimated delivery... The only fault was not receiving an e-mail back when I posed a question - but overall 5/5 = NO PROBLEMS! Item was in great condition!-ajd
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.
Have the same problems with the VAIO latop battery, it just stopped working (the battery with the original laptop purchase). Logged on to Amazon with the intent to buy a new one, but was a) outraged by the price ($200 is 1/5 of the way toward a new laptop), b) convinced by the other reviews in this page that I would buy a battery with, likely, the same problems and life.Thanks, all, for putting in your prior reviews on the Sony Battery...
I purchased this so that I could do file transfers from once pc to another and it performed well. I have no complaints about this product and recommend it to anyone who needs to move files if you USB and CD drives are not working. The process did take a long time but the cables did their job.
My wife and I are avid, avocational birders, and we have just returned from a three-week driving trip to Florida and back, during which time we gave our Alpen 20-60X80 Spotting Scope its maiden voyage in many diverse birding habitats. We found everything about this instrument to check out perfeectly with all of its advertising and reviews. I can't imagine a better birding scope in its price range, and I would bet it rivals those that are nearly twice as expensive.
This MP3 player is a peice of crap. I thought that I would get a good deal and a cool looking MP3 player, but it ended up sucking. It does not come with downloading software, and when you use the microsoft program for copying music, most songs don't work due to a copy protection. Also, the thing fried and froze up to where I could not even access the main screen in a matter of one hour. This is a horrible buy and a crappy deal.
I needed a new cartridge for my seldom used fax machine, but didn't want to pay the $28 price tag at local stores, they just aren't worth it. Decided to check online and found this at $15.99. Received it very quickly and it works great!!! I highly recommend this seller.
I'm sorry it took me so long to give feedback for my product, but I really didn't know how to do it.......Anyway, I was thoroughly impressed with the iPod I ordered. I didn't pay for express shipping, but I still received it really fast. There was a few cents still owed for postage when it arrived at the post office that I had to pay to pick it up, BUT the seller actually credited those few cents back to my card immediately after I sent her an email telling her about it. It was just an FYI. I didn't even expect to get it back. I expected some minor cosmetic blemishes from the description I was given prior to purchase, but when I opened it, it looked 10 times better than the iPod I was replacing. There were VERY minor blemishes...nothing worth worrying about as far as I'm concerned...and to boot, it works just as fine as the one I got brand new out of the box in the store.... Overall, thoroughly impressed!
I bought the JVC as my first digital camera. So far I have taken about 300 photos with it, and it is just wonderfull.
I finally decided to jump on the wireless band wagon because I wanted to have the ability to use my laptop anywhere on my property. The router was easy to setup right out of the box. It was also easy to enable WPA encryption. WEP is also supported by this unit but WEP is much less secure. Because the router has 4 ethernet ports, you can setup a wired and wireless network to work together. You can also just use this for wireless internet access if that's all you need. Range is very good if you use this with it's partner adapter WPC54GS which also has speedbooster. You can see how good the firewall is on this unit if you test it by going to www.grc.com and using the SheildsUp program.Whatever you do, make sure you enable some sort of encryption, either WEP or the stronger WPA. You will also need to make sure your other wireless equipment supports the type of encryption you decide to use.
At the time of writing this, I can only seem to find this coiled 3.5mm extension cord...and that's not a bad thing. This comes with 4 adapters, and they all work well. I've been testing this cable with Sennheiser HD515s and I don't have any issues. The only complaint, or minor annoyance, I have is that although it is 20 feet long, the majority of it coiled tightly. So, while you may not reasonably be able to stretch it the entire 20 feet, it is certainly manageable. I use this in conjunction withCables To Go - 03182 - 3.5mm Stereo Female to RCA Male Y-Cableconnected to my TV, and it's great not wake others up when I play Gears of War.
I really difficult to write a review when I never received a product that has been charged to my credit card!!!!!
This is our second Linksys Router. We had the first one for a year and had to replace it recently. We had no problems with it during that year but we did have problems installing the new one because the software needed to be updated. After talking with customer service I decided to ask our IT person to reconfigure it and it is now working fine.On the flip side, ordering and purchasing from Amazon, as always, was a wonderful experience.
This Sony DVR is just what I needed TO record MY guitar lesson live.I just clicked on the record button, placed it on my teachers music stand in front of us and shut it off 35 minutes later. When I got home I hooked it up to my computer speakers and was awed by how great the recording was.I also made a CD copy to practice with. I want to take it to a play or consert and see if its as good. For now I am very happy with this product.
Overall I am pleased with the monopod. Very sturdy and well made although it is a mite on the heavy side. It does double very wall as a walking stick and has gone on several wanders with me already.
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.
We spoke with their representative who told us the radios we were purchasing were compatable with our Motorola XTN series radios. Upon receipt we saw they were not compatable, and requested them to exchange them for ones that were. To date they have ignored our request. I would not purchase or recommend this company at this time.
These speakers look cool and sound great, all at a decent price. I did think the grids on the speakers were metal, based on the photos here, but they're actually a silver plastic. I was dissapointed at first, but after listening to the speakers I've learned to love them.
I often use my headphones in 1/8 inch jacks or 1/4 inch jacks. This adapter allows me to easily accommodate either. It works well.
This is my first GPS but I did some research before spending the money. The SportTrak is compact and lightweight,has a long battery life and is surprisingly accurate. We take it traveling to see distance,path we took,speed we are driving, where the next city is... and Geocaching! A great family hiking, hunting activity where the GPS comes in handy for the cache. The screen is easy to read and understand. It has a back light for nighttime use. We have had ours for two weeks and are truly glad we picked this SportTrak unit.
The Zire 21 spontaneously loses all it's data when it is close to your cellular. It happened twice to me in two weeks. This is what Palm support says about it:==========We have received an answer from our escalations department. There seems to have been other cases with the same problem. The reason for the problem seems to be radiation from mobile phones. It only happeneds with some mobile phones not all. Therefor you should make sure that you do not have your phone to close to the palm or change to a phone with less radiation.Kind regards,LindaPalmOne Technical Support===========My phone is a Nokia 6610, one of the most popular in Europe today....So if you do not want to change your phone, buy another PDA
This card is rock solid. I sometimes use it in my Canon Elph and other times in my Samsung Phone. It has never had an issue and it's performance seems about the same as my higher speed card. It is amazing to me that they can pack so much memory into a farm factor the size of a fingernail!
It's an awesome router at an awesome price. I plugged this router up and configured on 08/14/2009 and have not needed to touch it since... but of course I have anyway. After a few days I could not hold my self back, I installed Tomato firmware and finally moved on to DD-WRT. If your not good with networking, don't use/buy this router without help from someone who know what there doing, it's not worth you giving it a bad review. I will replace it someday but probably never retire this router completely... I need to find my soldering iron, 4mb just isn't enough.
The player was broken after three day I got it. The screen is totally dead.
The cable works well for a Sony DCR - TRV 130 digital video recorder. It is the cable that plugs into the camera and lets you play to a TV or other device with RCA type inputs. I used it to transfer family movies from the camera to a DVD recorder. The quality seems to be very good.I highly recommend being careful who you buy from as there are apparently a lot of knock offs out there. I highly recommend buying directly from Amazon or go to the reviews of the sellers to see if they are shipping quality cables.
Let me start by saying that the point in getting a subwoofer is not to see how loud it can get.That it's not necessary to shake the foundation of your house in order to label a sub worthy.A 70$ sub can do that just fine.I got the Mirage because it produces warm tones and a clean vibration with no distortion.I set the level to about 1:00 and the frequency at 12:00.In this sequence it tailors to my needs just fine.One nice feature is you can set it to auto mode so it can shut off automatically when there is no signal detected.I've found this sub to be a great addition to my Denon mini system.I also got the Audioquest sub 1 cable to go with it.It runs from my mini system into the sub via the lfe terminal.Also got the Monster SW200 surge protector for the sub and mini system.It's important to note that the sub and cable need at least 50 hours of break-in before it can be judged.I've reached that stage and all I can say that even if this sub was full price I would still buy it.It's that good.
I've had the Ansmann Energy 8 charger for about 1 year now and it has been excellent. Batteries charge at a good clip, the charger tells you their exact state, and (most important) it lets you charge a variety of different battery types at once.It doesn't take up much space and even looks pretty good (well, for a battery charger anyway). I highly recommend this -- and in fact 2 of my friends have bought them over the past year and have had similarly excellent experiences. Don't be fooled by the lousy $20 chargers you can by from major battery manufacturers. Those things are cheap and of course don't do well (why should they -- the battery folks want to sell you more batteries, not fewer!). This charger is expensive for a reason. It actually works.
Did NOT last long. Worked for a couple of months then would never come on agian. Would never order again.
If you like surprises, this iPod Shuffle is for you... It uploads with random music from your library in iTunes and you have music to go.. You will be surprised for the next song.It is very small and light so you can hang around without worrying about it..Definitely a must if you like music, but not if you like tons of music and wanna see each song name or artist (as you don't have a display)This iPod is for people who like to be dynamic and random.
Everything about this product is wrong. It is not even really water resistant or sprots resistant. I got this because I had lost my last iPod to a cooler. After installing this on my buddies 4gig Nano. Which is another thing. It only comes in Nano. We did a water test and guess what! It failed. Miserably. So then we did the "Soldiers Test" which is where we set it on our IBA and then someone buttstrokes it with a rifle or similier. It nearly shattered. And no, the company won't fix, repair or waranty their item. So you get this you are on your own.
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.
I purchased this one as a replacement for my (very good by the way) Lowe Pro Slingshot 200. I love the Slingshot design and how it works, but with all my gear loaded in, I could not stand for long photo days. After a couple of hours my shoulder and back were asking me for a new backpack :). This one, although not as easy for loading / unloading lenses, for example, showed to be way more comfortable.
Very pleased with the cameras ability to adjust to different lighting conditions and give good zoom and pan views.Only problem I noticed is chasing the focus; any movement in front of the camera will put it in a mode trying to auto-focus and lose focus of the main object. The setting to follow a face, although it sounds impressive, it did not work satisfactorily; it kept going in and out of focus.Ok, probably is a matter of settings but I played with anything available from the configuration/control screen and I couldn't improve it.In conclusion, much better than other web cameras including Logitech products.
This is a great product for all you Lansky users out there; it really saves some cramping on the hands. My only complaint is that the nub to dock the sharpener is a fair bit smaller than the hole itself, leaving a good deal of wiggle in the overall setup. I typically pop a piece of paper towel on top before mounting and that clears it right up.
This cable reel suffers from binding and jamming if you do not carefully extend both ends at the same time. On retraction it will jam the majority of time it is difficult to execute a simultaneous retraction of both end, thus one side of the reel will bind (we fisherman call that a backlash).I connected this cable to 5 different devices, 3 computers (2 Dell, 1 Mac) and 2 printers (Brother and Canon). Four of the devices rejected the connection despite my reconnecting several times. This has been referred to in other submissions.In summary, this is a good idea poorly executed, I definitely would not travel with this thing. Save your money, look elsewhere.
Pretty good for the low cost. Able to set up a few macros. Very poor tactile and visual feedback, as the buttons are all the same (just about) and the button light up only when pushed (that's when your finger is on it, so you can't see it).Anyway, still four stars, because it programmed all I wanted to program (ATV, receiver, DVD player) and works as advertised.
Easy to install. To get most out of it read how to structure your backup files expecially if you are backing up multiple computers. Minimal problem with software downloading to 3rd computer but WD telephone help solved issue. Bit slow even with USB2 so backup while your doing something else. overall highly recommended JPH
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 bought this card when I had windows XP. Then I upgraded to Vista, the card was still capable and strong. Now I run Window 7, 5 years later, I am still capable of using this same card on top of the demanding win 7 direct X reqiurements. Despite of having low 256mb for current games, I have to admit that this graphic card has been the best I've ever had.
I'm an Asian geek who loves electronics, so I had to try this thing out. Like many, I also own an iPod... but mine is a 40GB 4th gen WITHOUT video. I've been craving a video and music player for a long time... So after a few weeks of research, I finally saw that Best Buy had the Zune on sale for $199 ($50 less than a 30GB 5th gen iPod). "Let's give it a shot" I thought, and with a total of $25 in Best Buy coupons, I went for it. I figured for $175 before taxes, trying out the Zune was a no-brainer.And after one week, I really like it. Granted, I can't say that I've actually done a true Zune/iPod "taste test" because I don't have a video iPod with which to compare the Zune. But I really love the larger screen (despite having to turn it sideways).I'm not a big fan of how easily it is to scuff or scratch the metal backing and the plastic face of my iPod. Even if placed in a case or silicone jacket (I've tried both) the darn thing still gets scuffed up because even the soft protective case can scuff it up up. So with the Zune, I'm glad the case is fairly scuff-and-scratch-free (I went on eBay to get a dirt-cheap scratch-proof cover for the scratchable screen).I dig the Zune's buttons. After owning an iPod for over 3 years, I was so used to a scrolling touchwheel that I initially didn't like the Zune buttons. But with the Zune there's less overshooting selections... and if you hold the circular button down, your selection scrolls faster and without that arthritis-inducing spinning of your thumb!With the lovely program DVDFab, I can convert DVDs to mp4s to watch on my new Zune! I love it!In terms of sound quality, the Zune headphones sound much better than the iPod headphones. Granted, I have Bose Triport headphones that I use with both, but if you're not a geek who spends over $100 on a better set of headphones than what comes with your player, then the spiffy Zune earbuds will please you more than the iPod tinny whites.Do I still love my iPod? Yes. Do I love my new Zune? Yes. Am I nerd for owning 2 music players? No. I'm actually a nerd that owns 3 music players (since I also have an iPod Shuffle for when I exercise/run). But when it comes to watching videos on a portable player that I take to work, I think the Zune has been a splendid choice.I had no problems with loading the software. I had read previously that it takes a long time for the program and music on your computer to sync. So just be patient with your Microsoft software. In hindsight, I don't feel that it took much longer for the Zune to load and sync than it took the iPod and iTunes to load and sync. Most of the complaints of the Zune software were made in November of 2006 with the initial firmware and Zune software versions. Microsoft released better firmware and updates since then.If you are thinking about getting a Zune, I say go for it! I've had a great time with it so far. If you like a really slick-looking player that you want to look shiny and scuff-free for a few days, then get an iPod -- but be ready to be bummed about your scuffed up player in a few days (or weeks if you're really careful). I love the nigh-scuff-free Zune. I love my old video-less 4th gen iPod, too, but I think love my Zune more. (At least until something better comes along and I buy that too.) (I'm an addict -- I know.)By the way, I only gave the Zune 4 stars -- but I'd probably give the same to a 5th gen iPod, too. The Zune needs more work definitely, but it's fairly good-looking... the interface and menus are more artsy-looking and you can change the backgrounds to personalize it, and the video screen is bigger. Plus, I like listening to the radio sometimes, so this player is all right with me.
If you need to retrieve data from a laptop hardrive once the laptop is dead, this is what you need.
I bought these specifically for when flying. How could you hear anything on anything else on a jet airplane? These are awesome for cancelling out most of all that noise and the sound quality is awesome. Good bass, too. I like the little plastic piece that the buds themselves go in to. The overall case that everything goes into is kind of a pain, but does the job.
I tend to be very good with sensing direction and with services online such as mapquest, never found owning a GPS unit to be a need in my life until receiving the Magellan Roadmate 6000T as a gift!It was about 6 years ago that I was in a head on car accident. My car went into a tree, the engine into the front seat, and my body was pinned into the back of a two seater with the windshield and stearing wheel pinning me into the back. I had just finished teaching a yoga class, and chose a scenic calming drive through the Hollywood hills area home, rather than the hectic Los Angeles Freeways.I was told it took two and a half hours to pry my leg with the jaws of life from the engine of my car, and that I had laid unconscious near 8 hours. While going through multiple body scans, I was also prewarned that I would most likely be paralyzed, perhaps from my neck down for the rest of my life. My nose had to be rebuilt. Up until that point, I was a sucessful model and yoga teacher.With the Grace of God, or whatever one choses to believe as life will have it, there was no damage to my spine. I left with bandages from rhinoplasty and a leg cast. What I did not realize is how long this accident would impact my life.Currently, I am back modeling and doing yoga, but the traumatic effect of that accident tenses my overall body when I drive. I am cut off by the aggressive Los Angeles traffic,often "bullied" ending up pushed onto wrong turns, and in near accidents trying to get into the lane I needed.From an entirely different perspective than just all the fabulous technology that is behind this GPS system and how long a friend of mine (who is really tech saavy spent researching the superior unit for me), this Magellan Roadmate has completely changed the way I drive today!For anyone who has post traumatic stress from a car accident, this system has a calm voice that announces the name of the street well in advance and very clearly as to give time to merge over to where one needs to be. I no longer need to try to squint into the distance to see signs, but can focus on everything immediately going on around me, which has aided in making me a more confident and defensive driver. If it were not for a very caring friend I would never have thought having a GPS unit could help so much to get back to feeling secure and less stress by the end of a long day on the raging roads of Los Angeles traffic. I have been able to do trips to various cities, all in one day. Something that would have been a challenge before, is now done with no planning. I just input the address and hit the road. It is as though I have someone driving with me and doing all the guidance work.The traffic kit that alerts conjested traffic or accidents and reroutes gives me such an advantage on the road. I often find myself calling other friends I know that are traveling the same route home to warn them and give them the suggested route. They have all thanked me tenfold for saving precious time not sitting stuck in frustration.In all, I guess one could have written this about almost any GPS system, but my friend did all the research which we both shared and decided this unit was far better than many of the same price range with less features. Magellen carries a good company history in Gps technology and research. There will be many people praising these features. I just wished to perhaps give another insight into why the Magellan RoadMate 6000T has personally enhanced and improved my life.
Seemed the only non-water way to cool my video card was one of these slot based ones. This one was made by a reputable company and looked well constructed so I purchased it around 4 months ago.It started out well enough, easy to install and dropped video card temps around 4-6 degrees C under full load. Not great, but not bad for the price. Then after a couple weeks it started to make terrible noises. Cleaned it out with no love. Found that if I jammed some paper under a corner and supported it from the bottom of the case, I could reduce the noise. This was a temporary solution as it eventually vibrates it's way into making the noises again. Just not built solidly enough to handle the constant vibration, no matter tightly you screw it into the slot.Then came the smells. My wife described it best as "Dentist's office smell", and this came after a month and periodically since then. I have not isolated it due to temps or vibration, but it definately has something burning/shorting in it every once and a while.There are better solutions out there, would not recommend this product.
We ordered on May 14 and on June 8 we still hadn't received our product. I contacted the Seller by email that day and finally received my product on June 12. They told me that they had shipped my order and were surprised that we had not received them yet. When we did receive the product it is amazing and in the condition they advertised. Will be a little hesitant to order from them again.
So far they seem to be quite nice. Clear and bright. We do not have a great deal of experience with binoculars so we really do not have much to compare them with. What we have done though is take these moderately priced glasses and had them precision collimated. The optical repair company we use, Advance Optical and Instruments in San Antonio, suggested Barska as a reasonably priced binocular. They seem to be making "pretty reasonable glass". Others with much more experience have said that precision collimating is helpful because factory tolerances for most binoculars leaves something to be desired. Seems worthwhile.
I have used these things for years. To see how and why please see:[..]The ease of use, durability and just all around perfect construction make these the best mounts around for what I do.
I have given this 5 stars based on value and price.First of all, INEXPENSIVE!!Second, they can be tricky to put in your ear, but once you get the hang of them, they don't come out. They are very comfortable and block sound well. I use them while sleeping and have no trouble with them jabbing my ear. I use them on motorcycle rides and do not need to turn up the volume more then for a crowded room. They sound as good as any lower range ear buds and unless you're truly picky, you'll love the sound. They just aren't $200 B&O; phones.I've used plenty of different ear buds, around/on and in headphones. I usually prefer my Bose around ear phones for computer listening and gaming, but choose in ear phones for use with my Zune. I was not a fan of the stock ear buds as they sounded somewhat hollow and were horribly uncomfortable. I replaced them with theseJBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black)Jbuds. They worked great until I broke them. I dropped my Zune and I'm guess one of the wires broke giving me only left channel sound. Rather then repairing I went to find some cheap replacements. These Coby's are EXACTLY the same as the JBuds but less then half the price.These are a great option for mp3 players if you're on a budget, or even not!
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.
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.
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...
This TV is EXCELLENT. Great sound and picture. It sync'd with my digital cable box fairly easily. No dislikes. I bought this TV sight unseen based on reviews and was not disappointed.The only concern was the condition of the the box when it arrived. The package came embedded within a larger package with popcorn styrofoam in between. The outer box looked pretty beat up (DHL was the shipper) in fact I took pics of the box prior to opening it for documentation purposes if there was damage. In the end, all was well. I ordered on a Sunday night and it arrived by the following Thursday.To evaluate this TV, just watch CSI Miami in HD. The colors and clarity are amazing. I will finish by saying that I normally don't do these product reviews unless I am truly impressed by a product.
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.
You can't beat this unit for the price tag. I'm very pleased with the quality. HD channels are breathtaking. Be sure and get an upscaling DVD player and hook it up via the HDMI jack to get the most out of dvd movies. And contrary to reviews I've read on other sites, this unit plays DVDs beautifully. The complaining reviewers didn't know that they had to change the screen ratio in their DVD player to 16:9, then set the TV to ''full''.It doesn't have tons of features. But it is simple to use.-works great as a computer monitor also. Hooked my Powerbook pro up in seconds. Be sure and use a quality VGA cable that is shorter than 15' though. Computer monitor companies don't recommend long chords for large monitors.-the sound is impressive. Much better than the JVC crt unit it replaced. But better still if I send the sound out to my home stereo.-Get a HDMI chord here at amazon. Decent ones can be had here for $[...]. Don't pay bloated Best Buy "Monster" prices of $[...]- $[...]. Its a digital connection. You don't the fancy triple super double foil lead shielding and platinum cored gold spun connectors crap. Its ones and zero's going through, not raw audio and video signals. But if you use conponent video, do get good ones.Conclusion: There are certainly better sets to be had as far as contrast ratio, resolution and features, but you will pay greatly for them. I am more than impressed at this price range. It may not be the choice for a veteran hometheater guru, but if your looking to break into the HD world and your budget minded, you will be happy here.
I am very pleased with this product. It is a fraction of the price of cables made by Monster. Since it is digital, it either transmits the data or it doesn't. Materials the cable is made of doesn't weigh in as with composite or component cables. Definitely would recommend it over the competition. Also, I really like Cables Unlimited. Their service is fast fast FAST and things are well packed. No problems whatsoever with this vendor.
My drive lasted 3 days before it quit. My computer wouldn't boot with the drive installed, and the drive made noises like the heads were searching for data on another drive.
This works well in small spaces and recoils itself to minimize its impact. Terrific design!
This is the second one of these that I have purchased. The older one is 5 yrs old and still works perfectly. I got the second one because you can transfer all of the programming from one unit to the other all at once instead of training all of those buttons individually.
for the price, its a one of a kind good deal.pros: its a bass transducer for my desk chair. the girlfriend loves it.its a lot quieter than a sub delivering that gick in the gut feeling. but its not quite the same.i feel bad for my downstairs neighbor. im not really sure its lout, but i think it might be really loud. no complaints tho, and ive been really ridiculously loud.cons: Nicolai Tesla never invented wireless electricity. the cord gets all wrapped up and twisted, and caught in the wheels of the chair. its really sturdy tho, and still going strong after 6 months.the connector on the back barely fits, bit it looks like it will be alright. if it ever breaks ill wire on a real banana plug instead of the crappy one on there.
Great digital audio player but photo and data capabilities are a waste. External micro SD feature works well and is very nice.
Will not load film after first battery change. Garbage! Nikon should be ashamed. I will nver buy Nikon again!
These headphone have functioned exactly as described, delivering good sound quality and being durable (my two pairs are in their 6th month). They were very attractively priced and probably the best value around.
I got this web cam because the one on my toshiba satellite laptop died. I had no idea a web cam could be SO AWESOME. The quality is great and there are lots of different options to select from which is nice. The only issue I've had is I made a video of my cat who is a black tortie on my brown couch and when she moved her tail it had some color issues. The software is pretty fun, normally I don't install those things but I'm glad I did. Mic quality is impressive. I didn't know the stand would be so useful - it definitely is. I wish the USB cord was longer but that can be fixed really easily with an attachment. I'm having issues with the face tracking feature but its not a big deal to me. Over all I definitely recommend this web cam.
FOR SOME REASON I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THEDESCRIPTION SAID THESE WERE WIRELESS SPEAKERS. I HAVETO RETURN THEM, BUT I REALLY DON'T KNOW IF THE QUALITYOF THE SOUND IS GOOD OR NOT.
My computer power supply was shocked by a bare wire attached to my speaker that the dog had chewed on and I immediately ordered this. Had it in 2 days and had it all hooked up in less that 5 minutes and my computer running again. I saw in previous reviews where people said it was loud, and I haven't had that problem at all. it is much more quiet than my previous one. I honestly don't hear it at all. I would recommend this to people I know.
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.
I LOVE IT!I wanted a GPS that was simple! I didn't need any fancy features!I just wanted voice guided directions and a reliable signal!I have saved so much time!! I use to get lost a lot but now I feel safe driving to new places!! All I need is the address and I'm good to go!! If I take the wrong exit by mistake, it recalculates my journey and tells me where to go from there! Would definitely recommend to my friends!It lets you save locations so you can easily navigate your way back to one!
I studied a lot of reviews and specs on the net and then my wife & I went to several stores and stared at monitors and this was our pick. You have to look at monitors, not buy them on specifications. We saw a few cheaper ones with good paper specs which did not look as good (Princeton Graphics). There were a couple nice Sony and Sharp models that cost more. This monitor is big, sharp and has a fast response time so games seem to work well. I have PCs at work (Compaq)and Macs at home and this unit meets the quality I associate with Apple products. It only has a VGA connector but that works fine for me. The speakers are really good for their small size but you will want something larger for serious music listening. At the price this is a 5 and at any price I would give this a 4 out of 5.
I purchased this product for our long flight to China. It did exactly what we needed it to do - allowed my daughter to use her iPod for the entire 12 day trip without ever having to change the batteries. It is big & bulky, but it does what it is supposed to do.
I purchased this for my elderly parents and they love it. It has that great table radio sound and a display that is big and logical enough for a post-85'er to use. The display has three light levels; they use it as a night light in the kitchen; it works that well.The sound was very good; yes, it compares to those radios that cost twice as much. A sharp audio ear can hear the differences, but for background music there is little difference. It was what we wanted.
I work in a small medical office. This machine is set up as our main printer / fax.If an incoming fax arrives at the same time as a print job, one is stored in memory, and the display says, "stored memory". The manual and software have no information regarding getting that item outof memory and onto paper. I have found how to do this from Brother's website - for later models.Faxing files is an interesting affair. The feed rollers tend to jam on the hole punches in the papers, resulting in many jams. The best bet is to sit in fron of the machine, hand feeding each sheet one at a time, no to fast or the thing jams. And heaven forbid is jams part way through, you get to start over from scratch...This is only the start of my hatred for this POS. But break time is over.
Opened it up, put it in the ExpressCard slot, plugged in my external LaCie HD and it started working immediately. No drivers or software to install. Gotta love Macs. Good product from Belkin. My only minor quibble is that the card protrudes out of the MacBook a little more than I would have liked.
Sony came up with a winner with the Digital 8 format. I have heard of problems importing the data into the Sony Vaio laptop but I have had no problem importing into the Vaio work station. Also, Windows 2000 will support the IEEE-1394 firewire as a native application which means you will be able to bypass the Sony application for video capture and import directly into windows applications such as Adobe Premiere and internet video conference. This camcorder is the basis for all my current work in snow country (next week I will use it on the ski slopes- and Feb 19th I will be using it to record sled dog races in Redstone Colorado for internet distribution by converting the AVI files to MPEG-2 on my website thebroadscreen). The photo shot capability is not really necessary because this camera does an excellent job of capturing every single frame in full motion and transferring every single frame to the computer for manipulation and production. A real winner for a camera and it plays all your old 8 tapes as well. IEEE1394 will also standardize on several high capacity hardware items this year including the LACIE DVD ram recorder/player due out at the end of this month which will record over 2gb per side of disk at 545.00 MSRP. and IEEE1394 capture cards are now available at 135.00 street price. The digital revolution has arrived!
I have used these boxes for more than three years. They keep your slides organized and clean. However, these boxes are expensive.
I really like this device. It is easy to use, has clean transitions, and high quality images. The other real plus is the battery operation. It comes in handy when you go out to dinner, and want to show off your grandchildern to friends at the table.
The Sony DCR-TRV103 is a great camera for engineering consulting work. I've used for recording video through the video in port from a crack microscope fitted auxiliary camera, looking at minute structural details on a walkway on a 170 ft. tall elevated water tank (from the ground), as a recorder for an underwater camera for well video inspections, and for many other &quot;normal&quot; uses. The 360X digital zoom is fantastic, however, it must be used in a tripod to keep the video usable. I use it with a video Snappy to pull stills off of the tape. The built in &quot;Still&quot; feature is useful for catching a shot for a steady section on the tape. Great camera. I would be interested in hearing how others use the camera with the FireWire transfer feature.
As you can see from my reviews, I returned several junk routers for refunds. This is the only router that worked. I ran it non-stop for a month and it hasn't dropped the connection yet. Very fast download speeds and great stability. This is also the first router I ever owned that didn't stop broadcasting when I turned on the microwave. If you are not interested in the third party firmwares for this, it runs great on the Linksys firmware. VERY easy setup, the setup completed in 10 minutes! All you gotta do is set it up and let it go! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
First off this is a great product. I can not believe I have gone without one for this long. I would highly recommend the 80 Gig as it is more versatile with holding video, pictures, and TV shows. Also you can load contacts etc.I use this everyday on the train to work and it sure makes the long road trips easier to handle. I would recommend purchasing a few products with this as you will find them very useful.First off purchase the iCare as it adds another year and phone support for your iPod.Next purchase the FM transmitter for your car this comes in handy on road trips.Also a plug adapter for charging your iPod with out the PC / Laptop.Better earbuds help with the bass and treble in your music, wouldn't hurt to get a splitter for a friend on a plane also.Have fun with your iPod!
I purchased this webcam last month based on the "good" reviews here. The video quality is so bad and fuzzy that I couldn't even tell if the person in the webcam was really me!!I was also startled to find so many "good" and "helpful" reviews on this webcam here. I start to wonder where all those "good" reviews are coming from.... If those reviews were authentic, I wonder which antiques they were comparing with.I would have given it a 1 star if it wasn't for the smooth installation of the product.I already returned the product and got the refund - $4.99 on me because the product was not defective. And I just got the Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 and it works perfect with great video/picture quality that you're able to tell who's who in the cam! Guys, to save your money and time, do not buy this Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro. I highly recommend Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000.
I always buy this brand. The sound quality is fantastic and I can really get the volume from these as well. Excellent value for the money!!
I HAVE HAD THIS CAMCORDER FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW. I AM SO IMPRESSEDWITH THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEO AND JUST THE OVERALL SIZE ANDLOOK OF IT THAT I JUST HAD TO WRITE A REVIEW. I LOOKS QUITE ABIT DIFFERENT THAN MOST OF THE CAMCORDERS OUT THERE, BUT DON'TLET THAT DISSUADE YOU FROM PURCHASING IT. I PAID 299 FOR IT.I FEEL THAT I GOT A GREAT BARGAIN. THE 3INCH LCD SCREEN ISJUST AWESOME INDOORS OR OUT. I REALLY DON'T MISS NOT HAVINGA VIEWFINDER. WHO WOULD EVER USE IT WITH SUCH A BEAUTIFULSCREEN. PLAYBACK OF THE VIDEO WITH SOUND ON THE CAMCORDER.REMOTE CONTROL INCLUDED. USE THAT LOTS. THE QUALITY OF THEVIDEO TAKEN INDOORS AND OUTDOORS IS SUPERIOR. I CAN'T SAYENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS. DON'T HESITATE TO BUY THISCAMCORDER, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED, AT LEAST I WASN'T.
Works just like HP's black cartridge. I've had a hard time finding third party cartridges that actually work in HP and Epson. This one works.
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
I really like this thing. It's light enough and feels sturdy enough for a small camera, even possibly a video camera. Then again, I'm a novice so take this review with a grain of salt.
I purchased 4 of these for my computer, stero and TV systems. There is plenty room for everything including ac adapters. Onlyproblem is finding a screw head small enough for the wall mount slots. The head of standard sheet metal or wood screwsare too large for fit mounting slot. What I ended up doing was to carfully enlarge the mounting holes a little larger so the screws would fit.
Personally I believe this to be one great piece of engineering. The setup was simple and to the point it connects very easily to the USB port supplied with my computer. I use both 100MB and 250MB disks with this drive with no problem what so ever. It is fully backwards compatiable with the other drives. I have absoultely no complaints about this product it has served me well and contiues to do so. If you need a drive that will always work then this is the one for you. Great product from Iomega!
Years ago, I purchased a Sony DCS-S70 camera through Amazon. The battery included with the camera was the Sony NPFM50. That battery, as a component of this fantastic camera, has performed with outstanding reliability through the years, but finally needed to be replaced. Naturally, I chose to purchase the same proven battery (NPFM50)for my replacment, and purchase it through Amazon, who has also proven their commitment to my satisfaction. The new Sony NPFM50 is proving to be a reliable performer that assures continued quality pictures each time I use my camera. Thanks Sony and Amazon, you are a great team.
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!
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...
We read several reviews on the different models offered by the manufacturer of this product, in the end we decided to purchase theWR-100B. Im happy to say that the product was very easy to program and has worked perfectly and given us the peace of mind we needed after having experienced our first tornado. Small price to pay, big benefits buy it!!!!
This is the replacement battery for my Nikon Coolpix P2 camera. I bought it so that I could have a back up battery. It preforms really well and the price sure beat what I found in retail stores. They were close to $40!!! Thanks for the great price Amazon.
I got this camera so that my kids can video chat with my parents who live in another state. It was simple to install on Windows XP and I haven't had any problems. It works well with Skype. The video quality is decent. The microphone is much clearer and louder than the one built into my laptop. I'm sure there are better cameras out there, but I didn't want to spend too much money. Plus, video quality is usually limited by your internet connection, not the camera. The only gripe, which some others have had, is that the button on top of the camera is easy to bump and it tries to load Microsoft Live Messenger. I changed it to open Skype using another reviewer's suggestion:Jrverse says:You can have the large button activate a different app (like Skype) when it's clicked.This works for me and others on the web (Advanced users only!!!):1. Open regedit.2. Navigate to the following key:[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{6BDD1FC6-810F-11D0-BEC7-08002BE2092F}\????\Settings]Where ???? is a number like 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004. You may have a few of these.3. Under each of the "\????\Settings" folders, look for the entry called "QuickStartPath", and change it from the current value (usually "C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\icepick.exe") to the path of the program you want to launch when the big button is clicked (like "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\skype.exe") This works perfectly for me.
This TV is a beauty. Connected, I have a wii with component cables, and a computer with vga, and they both look spectacular. As a fun note, the audio-in jack came in handy with the computer...no more fussy speakers hanging around. The only bad thing, is off and on, the screen turns off for a second, then back on.
Heap and effective and I am willing to buy this again if I ever need to replace it dive to complicate issues.
Zune worked great XMas (first) day, but would not turn on again after first recharge. Amazon was great about taking the product back (sent back before the new year). Only thing they didn't tell me was I won't get a replacement till Feb 28 (earliest). Hopefully next one will work???
This is a good bang for your buck. Easy to install, all hardware is included including adjusting tool.
50ft of HDMI cable for under $15 thats insane, I mean you can't even buy 6ft of cable at the local walmart for that price. It was a great deal
I am so lost with out my M505. I bought it in September of 2001 and I am really glad I did. I use it daily, actually several times a day.There are so many uses for it, and I never forget anything ever.I love this invention. Kudo's to the person whom created it.
I've never understood why desktop mice need to be so large. Works good/looks good.
Bought this drive last weekend and was reading a few things about it like that it was fast, but that it was a bit on the noisey side, but i have mine in one of those hard drive enclosures and i sit less than 3 feet away from it and i really have to strain to hear anything, in my opinion it is very quiet, and for the money i paid for it you just can't beat it, tech for less did an excellant job of describing the drive and i commend them for being a great merchant to deal with, i certainly will be looking their way in my future purchases
I purchased the Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for use with a tripod when taking portraits and sunsets. The remote does just what it is advertised to do. I use it with a Nikon D50. I love the delayed settings available with my Nikon. I wish it were possible to use the remote from the rear of my camera but I have adapted to positioning myself on the side of the camera. It is one more tool to give the user more control over the picture moment.
I hesitated for a very long time between these headphones and the senheiser HD570 (both at 199.99$ at Futureshop). I asked 4 diffrent ppl that worked there which to pick, they all recommended the triports. I still hesitated because i hate bose and i kno how overpriced they are, but i ended up getting them anyway. When I got home I compared them with my brother's JVC HA-G55 headphones(Hardly hi-fi heaphones but still...), they got all distorted when the triports sounded absolutely perfect and smooth. I turned the volume up some more, the triports still sounded perfectly smooth, but the JVCs blew. These headphones sound amazing, perfect highs mids and lows. I dont use headphones much for DVD listening (unless its late at night) Because You cant hear the deep bass you only get when your Home theatre is connected trough an optical cable, But you cant blame the headphones for that. Still I heard very low Bass I had never heard on any heapdhones. BTW IF U READ REVIEWS ABOUT PPL WHO USE HEADPHONES FOR DVDs THEY ARE AMATEURS AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEYRE TALKING ABOUT! and for those idiots who complain about how flimsy they look just be carefull with them GEEZ. You dont buy 200$ headphones to screw around with them. The only thing I was disapointed with was the carrying bag that is extremely cheap.
I recently bought this item and found that the keyboard and mouse works only when positioned in a certain direction. Not only does it not work a few feet away but you have have to hold it in a particular position. You will be much better off with your wired keyboard and mouse.
I always cringe when I'm faced with buying a Microsoft product; however, this keyboard and mouse are excellent and priced right.
This is the cheapest way to buu Canon ink that I have found, Ink works great.
Great product for the price! A friend purchased the same brand, but his has video capabilities for another $50. I don't need video capability so not having that feature isn't a big deal. Having 500 song capacity is more than enough for me. If for some crazy reason I would need more, a disk can be purchased for about $20 which holds another 500 songs. But the Sansa MP3 has all that I need and sounds great. It's definetly worth the money.
will not pick up any radio stations,even with 2 antinna hooked 2 it
As a network manager, let me say outright that auto-install of software on a USB stick is fundamentally unacceptable. There's no need for it, it serves no useful purpose not already provided by Windows, and I honestly cannot imagine what they were thinking. I genuinely can't. And there's only so much you can do to educate users about not using various kinds of hardware and various models, so as an administrator, it's just a mind-numbingly bad idea.As a graphic designer, I personally will never let anyone hand me one of these sticks again. I was using a PC workstation at a remote event, and was provided necessary media on one of these drives. The software it auto-installed was apparently not entirely Windows 2000 compatible; it crashed the system's USB drivers, and I lost three hours of work on a six hour project seven hours before a 7am deadline. (The work has been stored on an external USB drive.) It took me half an hour to get USB functionality restored across multiple reboots. I had already expected I'd have to be up until 2 or 3am - it was the nature of the event, a convention - but thanks to this little monster, I was up until 6:30 in the morning.Never again.
APEX [is weak]!Not that you should expect much when paying such a small amount of money for such an electronic device, but it is frusterating. Mine lasted just beyond the termination of the warranty coverage and then completely stopped working. It worked great until that point, but now it would cost me more to fix it than to just buy a new one. Instead I'm going to invest a bit more money and purchase a quality dvd player.good luck...
Easy to install , software that comes with it ,is difficult to configure .Forget the software and let windows xp configure it for you ..
This is a bare bones camcorder in that it comes with little more than a battery, a charging cord, a lens cap, and a video/audio cable to hook the camera to a TV. You will need a 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable (not included) to import to a computer.I found using the touch screen to be easy and pretty intuitive. There are not a lot of extra features, but I found on previous cameras that I do not need special effects functions. It's small size and low weight make it great for travel.Picture quality is not great due to the small sensor. I have been using the 16:9 feature to record anamorphic DVD using iDVD '06. Long distance shots are very soft on a large screen 16:9 TV. Close ups look good. Audio quality is OK if you are not in the wind.There are cheaper camcorders of equal recording quality. I went with Sony due to its lower rate of repair needs.Making DVDs is very easy with a Mac and iLife '06. You do not need the Sony software. Just plug in the camera and iMovie recognizes and even operates playback of the camera.In summary, this is an entry level camera at a low price for Sony. Highly demanding videographers will not be satisfied but the budget-minded traveler will find this good buy.
Purchased to use with a new mid-2011 Mac Mini - stacked on top it fit well with the styling of the Mini, although the footprint is smaller since this device has not been updated to the new Mini's form factor. It functioned well as a Firewire 400 hub; my iSight camera worked fine plugged into the front FW400 port. The problem is with it's functionality as a USB hub (which should be simple, right?). This is an unpowered, or more appropriately, a bus powered hub, so I wouldn't expect too much out of it, but it would not power a single USB flash drive, nor an iLok USB licensing dongle, which is totally unacceptable for a device such as this. I returned it to Amazon, and purchased the far superiorIOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 and 3-Port FireWire Universal Hub GUH420, which is a powered device, and functions flawlessly with both USB flash drives and my iLok. SOMEONE really should build my dream hub - 2011 Mac Mini form factor, powered, 6 USB 2.0 ports, FW 800 in with 2 FW400 and 2 FW800 ports out. For now, I'm happy with the IOGEAR.
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.
There are problems with the fit in the DC socket. But once you find a frequency free from static, this thing sounds great. Very happy with it in general. I've bought several other kinds at the local target and have never been happy with FM transmitters. This is as close to "happy" I have found so far. You really have to put the time in and go through all the frequencies to find that magic one.
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.
this product did what it was suppost to do, transfer vidio from my computer to my telivision. It also plugged in and the side screws lined up and screwed in with out any problems. Also no problem with audio.
If you really don't care about sound quality or performance, and have a Mac OS, then buy this. Other uses for this product:1. Paperweight - after the polymer lithium battery dies on you in a few months. Not only that, the battery is only rated at 9 hours. Real world tests probably give it five.2. Secret Santa - your coworkers or friends will think of you spent a fortune on an Ipod Shuffle. However, upon closer examination, they will want their bottle of Vodka back.
This lens attaches to the front of a normal lens. The problem however is that it does not come with a adapter for a standered D70 lens. You'll have to bue that on your own. It does come with four other adapters for smaller lens. You might have to use your older lens on your new camra untill you find an adapter that fits.
Nice and what I expected (not had a GPS before) but the maps are dated and never did receive the warranty information I was told had been mailed. I have trouble seeing road signs and this should be a huge help and I like the large screen.
This lens is a miracle lens. It takes pin-sharp pictures in impossible lighting conditions, and for that it can't be beat. F2.8 + IS equates to just unreal indoor and low-light exposures. Of course, there's not much you can do about motion blur but if your subject is still or even somewhat still (great for newborn shots for sure!) you can capture them without a flash. Images are not only sharp but punchy with contrast and detail. I've had decent lenses before but this was my first "real" lens and it's been a one-way journey! Best photography investment I've ever made. That said, dust DOES get inside this lens and I had a decent speck on the front element within 2 weeks of ownership and light use. However, front element dust has no effect on the images and these lenses can easily be opened up and cleaned- there are DIYs out there. The miracles that this lens can pull off with low light easily outweigh any concerns about dust or "non-L" build quality.
There will be many that will dissagree with me; but Ibought an after market battery for one of my cameras"ONCE"!. It didn't even last a year! For me personallyI'll stay with the Canon batteries. I know they work,they last for years and they don't give me any problems.I know there are probably some great after market batteries,I just prefer to stay with Canons,Just my opinion....Winsor.....
POLAROID Ingenuity & Styling. Inexpensive BUT delivers! For the young and fashion-conscious crowd. What a pocket-digital should be! Very Nice and Sleek Design. Full-Function Camera. FUN to use and very reliable.
Aside from the unfortunate fact that you must use iTunes, I'm thrilled with my 80G iPod. I was concerned about dropping that much money for one item, in case that the novelty would wear off and it would gather dust somewhere. I keep it with me all the time (I HIGHLY suggest buying a good protective case for it - I bought a hard plastic case from iSkin that I'm very happy with). I like the large capacity, so I can keep my entire music library, many podcasts and a bunch of audio books available at all times. Other than learning the hard way how to use iTunes, and how to recover when the database crashes, I love my iPod, and have certainly got my money's worth.
Overall I really enjoy this GPS. It has a great receiver so it gets signal inside any building or vehicle. Built to be strong and tough. Definitely recommend this to anyone who's in the military, as I am, or an avid outdoors man!
I have been using the Bose Triport headphones for several months. I carry them in a laptop bag every day between the office and home and use them heavily. It seems that some of the earlier reported quality issues have been fixed.I have compared my Triport to some Sennheisers, and am pleased with the performance. The difference between many high quality headphones is a matter of preference. Each seems to focus on different sound qualities. The Sennheisers were a great set with strong lower frequency bass definition, but seemed to reshape some mid range sounds. The Triport maintains a great quality and clear definition throughout its full range.The Bose Triport headphones are the most comfortable pair of headphones I have ever worn. They are light weight and fit comfortably around the ear. Maybe it's just the shape of my head, but I can wear these for hours without discomfort.The Triport sounds good at low volume. You don't have to crank it up to get a full, pleasing sound. They also block out a lot of external noise so you don't have to turn up the volume to overpower other sounds.I researched and over-analyzed before settling on the Bose Triport. I was a little nervous about my choice when I made the order, but now I am very pleased with my purchase.
I bought one in July, played about 4-5 movies, and it's DEAD, I opened the metal top enclosure as I wonder maybe the fuse was burned, well, I can't believe what I saw, the 2 AC input receptacle housing metal contacts were loosen from the PCBA, it seems to me a defect of "cold solder", the other AC bypass housing was came off the PCB as well, no wonder when I set it up, the AC outlet on the back has never been worked!Terrible quality assurance, this cold solder should never pass the "vibration test".
Bought this because my Dell Mobile router died. This thing was so easy to set up I thought I was doing it wrong because it was sooo easy. I was up and running in about 10 minutes.
I am extremely happy with this case. It holds a ton of DVD's, has a handle for easy carrying and is easier to store than 300+ DVD boxes. The brown stitching is not ugly or noticeable in my opinion, who looks that closely at a DVD case anyway? It feels sturdy to me and has held up against flipping through pages trying to find a movie to watch.
My Gigabyte motherboard came with a COM port header, but no bracket. Since I needed a COM port for my legacy fax modem, I bought this bracket. Both the header socket and header plug are keyed, so it can't be plugged in backwards. Works great.
Great strap, use it to carry my 18X50 Canon binoculars which are quite heavy. The padded strap makes it comfortable to carry the binoculars, totally takes away the feel of the heavy weight. Quality is very nice & heavy duty clips makes it a breeze to disassemble the strap.
I'm in nursing school and I have a lot of books to carry to class. I had it over a year now and its amazing. I have no regrets buying it. It holds all my nursing books and more. It even has a compartment for my lab top. Its very spacious inside and has numerous compartments. The wheels never fails.
It is just what I needed for the camera I bought on Amazon. It came with the larger adapter to fit in my computer.
This modem has been a huge blessing. I needed a new PCMCIA modem for my laptop and needed it fast and Amazon.com got it for me. The installation process was incredibly easy; it was true plug-n-play. I installed the modem and got online all in one short evening. Ever since, it has worked perfectly!
This is being used in the bathroom.you get 5 presets, you get mono radio, and the batteries seem to last forever.water and steam do not bother it.you can attach to wall with the bracket (or mirror) and still just pick it up and move along.not the greatest stereo (as it is mono) but works all the time
I recently bought a Linksys 400 Dual band router, but then realized I don't need that big of a pipe for my needs at home. Also, had a major problem with both customer support and trying to get it to work with my iMAC and pc laptop. I got this router a few days ago, and got it installed. Wasn't that easy, but after using some online resources, I was able to get this thing up and running. Much faster than my older "b" router. So far so good. I set it up through my pc laptop and not through my iMAC. Now all machines are connected. Also saved a bunch of money by avoiding an airport extreme at more than twice the cost.
I use this to connect my MBP to my SHARP tellie. Does the trick - give me a great image for a fraction of the price they wanted at other stores.
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 this card with Minolta 7D SLR digital camera so I qualified for $23.99 mailing rebate. The card itself also comes with another mailing rebate. The all-in cost for this compact flash card cannot be beat. I have only played with this card a few days and so far there's no problem. The card is probably made by Toshiba because when I put it into my computer's card reader, it's being registered as a Toshiba disk. I don't frequently take continuous-advance shots so the write speed doesn't affect me much. This is a great low cost compact flash card for those who do not demand fast-write speed.
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.
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.
This is a great laptop especially for the price. The screen quality is great and even better when you put in over a Gig of memory. The speed is good and it can handle all the software I have thrown at it. It could use a bigger hard drive but just found out that it can take a second hard drive.
Great concept - Digital video recording, plus the ability to store a bunch of still shots in the built-in 2MB of RAM. In addition, you can pull stills into memory off the tape, or vice versa. The resolution isn't as good as a true digital still camera, but I've made some 5x7's from this that look just fine. Includes a serial port cable to connect to your PC, as well as a &quot;firewire&quot; port for those who have that capability, although it does not include a firewire cable.
I brought my Worldcard Color in 2004 and have scanned over thousands of name cards all the way from the 90s till now. It is interesting that in 2010, the hardware is still seemingly the same, ie. "Worldcard color", no apparent difference in the photographs as well. What has evolved is the software, originally used it's XP version, then Vista version sometime in 2008.Am currently using Windows 7 and while the Worldcard Color Vista software can open my .wcf file (154mb), (initially) the software is not able to detect the hardware :-( I tried the updated software at "Penpower dot net" website (under Download) and after installing the program, it still did not work for me[Update: Having read one other review in Amazon where Worldcard seems to work under Windows 7, I tried inserting the Worldcard USB connector into my different Lenovo T400s USB ports, and Windows 7 finally recognised the hardware from one of the USB port!)There were a few times when I was at a conference or meeting and couldn't quite remember the name of a particular person (that I met years ago) and was able to locate & match the name to the face using Worldcard within a few seconds!The base of the unit is rubbery-like, and since 2008, the material became sticky and is still sticky today - wonder if it is just my unit? Would be grateful if anyone could suggest how I can make the stickiness of the base go away.Therefore, I have mixed feelings towards this device though it's skewed towards the positive experience.Update: 2011 Jun, my unit is into the 7th year and is still working but the rubbery material is still sticky - no solution to this as yet :-(
no problem, it's a spare so I haven't tried it yet but it appears brand new (like it should be) and the shipping was pronto. I would buy from them again
Like everyone else, I was tempted to get this cheap battery pack for my Canon. It seemed too good to be true at the price. However, after 3-4 full charges the battery literally died. It doesn't retain the charge anymore. I still have my 6 years old OEM battery pack which hold a charge for about 300 RAW photos.If you don't want to buy batteries every month or two, get the OEM.
I got the item quickly and it was just what I needed.I am using it at school for my headphones. The distancefrom the plug to my head was too long for the regularheadphone cord.
I switched from film to digital.. I do a lot of video as well. I'm not a pro .. but not a novice .. I needed a new bag to carry my gear.. I asked a couple of aspiring Digital photographers at work what camera bag they used.. One guy recommended the Lowepro Dry zone 200 and the other Guy recommended this Canon back pack. The Lowepro was more than what I wanted to spend.. .. I bought the Canon Bag after getting the referral and reading the reviews on Amazon .. I've used traditional camera bags in the past and the canon is my first camera back pack .. It's large enough to carry the lenses I use the most .. another body if necessary - But I chose to carry a Panasonic mini DV camcorder.. and I can still get another body in there if needed.. The bag retails for almost twice as much elsewhere.You get Free shipping... I do a lot of video for my kids H.S. sports web site [...].. You can check out some of my photos and video of the kids in action using the Canon bag to haul my stuff around.Anyway .. Awesome Bag .. Get it and enjoy it!!!
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.
This is an excellent Multimedia device. If your looking for a GENERAL Video/Audio player/recorder you just cant beat the price! I purchased it with a Lexar 1GB card and it works great. There are only two complaints that I have to this otherwise great device.1. PVRA1 Only displays 8 character format names(ABCDEF~1.MP3) and auto sorts them?! :(2. PVRA1 Doesnt handle PlayLists!3. PVRA1 requires supplied video encoding software. (Cant use DrDiVX and just copy it over.)These are simple fixes that will require some MAJOR complaining to the VP's over at mustek to get it addressed!The player does what it advertises. The Video & Sound quality is great, the supplied case was a nice pluss, and being a SOLID STATE device unlike most other (portable MP4/DiVX) players you wont have to worry about the hard disk failing down the road bad sectors. 4/5!
THESE THINGS ARE THE BEST TAKE IT FROM ME I TRUST THEM. THE PACKAGE CAME STARIGHT TO MY HOME. IT WAS BRAD NEW. SI LO QUIERES COMPRALO K ES BUENO.
The Logitech Ddesktop Microphone works just fine. it is handy, not in the way, and easy to adjust.
The Sansa c240 is a great, cheaper alternative to the Ipod. Its 1GB storage size is diminuative compared to the Ipod videos, or nanos, it is the same price as the Ipod Shuffle and has some considerable advantages. First of all it has a screen, and while not the biggest or best, it organizes everything pretty well and is easy to see. The sansa also comes with an FM tuner and a pretty good quaility voice recorder. As for the actual sound qualtiy, it is very good, but you may want to consider buying some extra headphones, as the included ones are not of great quality. This is a very good alternative to the shuffle, but if your looking for more storage, a better screen, and a video mode, look to the Sansa e200 series. Which sell at $179 for 8GB of storage.
Installed in a about 5 minutes and fired right up. With the new 500Gb HD, the computer screams! Thanks.
I purchased these speakers for $99.99 back in 1999 and they are still going strong. I have not have any problems with them except for the fact that that the knobs for the bass and treble controls have fallen off. The controls still work however, but they are a bit harder to turn because the controls are harder to grip.When I got these speakers they were one of the best for that price range. Of course this is no longer the case, but for me I find these speakers more than adequate. The clarity in these speakers is very good, however you will hear some distortion if you have them on full blast with the bass turned all the way up. Keep the speakers at a sensible level and you will soon discover that they are loud and powerful and clear at the same time. Even without the subwoofer, the sattelite speakers can also be viewed as very good speakers despite their small size.For the $100 I spent for these speakers new, I am sure I can get a much better speaker set these days, however I really do not have the need to. The last speaker set I bought was from Wal-Mart, those things did not last over 6 months, it has been 6 years since I bought these and they still work like new. As long as they hold up, I will hold off in upgrading them. Eventhough I am pretty sure you can find these speakers even cheaper, the $60 Amazon has these listed at is still well worth the price.
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.
This is a small portable speaker but has high clarity and good volume.I use it with my iPod as well as with the laptop while watching movies.Its a very good deal for low price.
After just 2 and a half years the battery went. It was never dropped or wet. The battery just went. They want $189 to install a new battery. I could buy a new one for $179.Tom the unhappy.Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Blue M9436LL/A
This looks like an authentic Apple charger, but it is an inferior knock-off. The wire leading from the charger to the laptop jack is flimsy, and frays very quickly. After a couple of months of normal use, this becomes a sparking fire hazard. Postmortem dissection revealed why this product does not perform like the Real McCoy. Apple uses co-ax wire in which the outer portion is woven into a thickly braided layer. In this cheap knock-off, there is simply a layer of thin, straight, unwoven strands. So while this charger may sport a convincing exterior, its internal structure reveals it to be a shoddy fraud. So forget external appearances. Get yourself a well-built charger for a lot less money. This isn't the real thing, and what you can't see CAN hurt you!
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.
I have this 12" in a sealed box, hooked up to an Alpine MRP-M500 500w RMS mono amp and it absolutely slams my ls400! It's wayyyyyyyyy louder than I thought it would be, and sound quality is really accurate. Now I am wondering if I should even bother trying a ported box...
I have used these several times already and am very pleased. They have worked very well, arrived quickly, and are a good value.
I just recently got my DSLR camera and now my family depends on me to take all the pictures for the holidays and special events. This remote is perfect for it all. I bought this at the same time I bought my tripod (just in time for Christmas) and we got some great family photos that I was able to be in as well, rather than being stuck behind the camera the whole night. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a break from holding their big camera all day long. It works great!
I installed Linux Mint 11 (named Katya, based on Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal) using an ISO CD. The target was an old Windows XP machine. I inserted the Mint CD, and shutdown Windows (which powered off the machine). Then I inserted the wireless adapter I had purchased. When I powered on the machine, it booted from the Mint CD, and the Mint installer successfully detected the wireless adapter. After installing Mint, I was prompted for the wireless keyphrase.Done. I'm on the internet. No other install disks, no drivers to mess with, no NDISwrapper (if you don't know what that is, you're lucky).
I'm very happy with the compact nature of the keyboard and remote, and the mouse is incredibly fast and responsive. I highly recommend it!
This is a great buy for anyone who needs a low cost home copier and printer. Its fast (fastest around for [its price range]), and has great features. The enlargement feature is amazing. You can enlarge to the exact percentage point (136%, 248%, ect.) and it englarges flawlessly. This copier is great. Another great thing is the ability to do standalone color and black copying, because some things like this have to be hooked to a computer to copy, but not this. The printing feature is nice to, I print photos on it and have no complaints, they look like I took them to a developer, when its just my little all in one copier thats doing the printing. In terms of speed, it could be faster, but then I would have to pay more. For home use, I could not ask for anything more. A great piece of equipment!!
It's a lot smaller than I expected, but that is a good thing. The charge lasts surprisingly long and the reception is excellent. It should come in very handy if the power goes out.
I'm actually quite lucky that my house resides in a pretty nice spot for all the local channels. I can get all but one station with this antenna, and it's a station that I really didn't even know was out there. I've had this antenna for over 6 months now, and I love it! I use it in conjunction with my DishNetwork equipment, and everything works smoothly.
These set up in minutes and work great for standard video. There is a little ripple, but it is not worth creeping through the crawlspace to install wires for slightly better quality.
better than I expected,but then again it's from Cisco.Easy start up ,streams movies to my tv which is located a considerate distance from modem, without slowing or freezing
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.
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.
i didnt originally write a review (i dont think) of these when i bought them years ago...but after buying the htc rhyme and using those earbuds, these are by FAR better...and the price is outstanding. im getting a back-up pair. the isolation is excellent and the sound quality is excellent. love em!
First off, this is packaged in that really annoying clamshell packaging, so it's not a bad idea to go ahead and get one of these, if you haven't already:OpenX Dual Blade Universal Package Opener.Once open the charger is pretty straight forward. Fortunately, because the instructions are basically useless. I had expected something that would tell me which tip is appropriate for my Inspiron e1405. There's a page of detailed specifications, and a list of compatible computers, but there's nothing in this latter list which states which tip is best suited. And there are 9 tips to choose from. For the most part, narrowing down the right tip is fairly simple. There are different colors on the tips, but I don't think this relates to any standard. The tip on the Dell plug I have is white, the tip that works on my Dell is black.Now, finding the tip that works was easy to narrow down, but the problem came in there were two tips that fit. The first one was the one that I first noticed in the "rack" of 8 different sized plugs. It seemed the same size as the stock plug. I plugged it on and plugged it in my computer, but the computer did not charge. Curiously, it showed that it was plugged into AC power, but it wasn't charging. That was initially quite disappointing, until I noticed a plug remaining in the packaging. I pulled this out, and plugged it in, and it worked great. So, be careful you have the right tip of the similar sized versions. There is a small comment in the manual that states "You could easily find what 'Tip' is suitable for your Notebook Computer model". Only, it seems this is more encouragement than help, as the website link they provided does not have clear navigation to any helpful information. So, while it's not in fact hard, I'm a bit disappointed with the initial available information. And as plugging a power supply into a computer is a bit of a risk, I'd love to have known more before that step. But, it is plugged in now, and charging, so all in all I'm happy.That accomplished, the plug works great, and seems to charge a fair bit faster than my stock Dell plug. They note it stretches out to 9.5 feet, but the great thing is it very easily shortens. There are two cables, one permanently attaching to the power supply, and one detachable. Both are independently retractable. Tug softly on both sides of a cable and it extends. Tug a tiny bit more, then release, and the cable retracts as much as you want. Very easy. And very handy. Great for working at a classroom desk that has a supplied power source on top. And otherwise great for whatever setting in which a full length cord is too long and gets in the way.I've only had this now for a short amount of time, so I can't speak to the longevity of this power supply, only to the fact that it works as promised right off the bat. As far as size, it's a little less than 2" wide, a little less than 4 1/2" long and a bit more than 1" thick, making it smaller than my stock plug. The great thing too is that it has 2 prongs instead of 3, which comes in handy when 3 pronged plugs or extension cords aren't available.This is the 70W version, and there is a 90W version also available for more power hungry laptops.
I used this in my 2000 Xterra, it is very sturdy and easy to install. It's a universal kit so there are a lot of extra tabs that you have to remove, but they can be removed by simply applying some pressure and carefully breaking them off by hand (no saw required). If you have ever installed a car stereo you should have no trouble with this kit.
After reading the negative reviews and warnings here (and via Google searches), I went ahead and bought this camera. As near as I can tell, it offers the best quality pictures and features for the money. Of course, this will be irrelevant if I encounter the manufacturing defects that are so often described. As for now, I'm extremely satisfied with this camera!
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!
This hard case has been a good investment and would be easy and affordable to replace occasionally. Also, people tend to comment on how it makes my z22 more hip and interesting. It's pretty easy to open and it provides good protection to my screen. Getting my stylus out is easy too. I think its a good product idea!
This drive has been great. I am glad I went with an affordable drive because this is a great product.
I bought a ASW10-120 a couple years ago & never abused it ever.It worked fine for a couple years & I was a happy customer.The other night, something inside failed, and the sub-woofer started cranking out a 60 cycle hum at full volume.This thing was rattling the windows & freaking out the pets loud.Thank God I was home, or the neighbors would probably have needed to kick in my door to unplug it.I was going to locate a schematic online & fix it, but after a little research, there are too many reports of these units burning up or melting down. It appears that anyone who uses one of these is putting their families safety at risk. Look online, there are several horror stories.Mine is going in the dumpster right now.
I've been looking for a worthy MP3 player with tuner for a while now, but the odd assortment of feature-deficient units on the market vs. price has kept me away. This purchase attempt ended up being no exception.Pros:- Decent sound quality with good headphones (e.g. Sony MDR-EX51 9mm); not sure about included headphones, as I would never use the included pair anyway; this is one area where manufacturers can legitimately save money by skipping the cheapie headphones altogether.- The unit is small and lightweight.- Transferring files is easy, as Windows sees the unit as a flash drive.- FM Tuner with 20 presetsCons:- If you turn off the unit, whether manually by pressing and holding the menu button or automatically by letting it time-out based on the duration you've selected in the settings, when you return to using the player later, the audio starts playing at the BEGINNING of the last chapter you were listening to. This appalling lack of a memory placeholder even occurs if you were listening to the FM tuner and then go to the audio playback - it STARTS OVER. Since many of my MP3 Internet radio files are two to three hours long each, this is a FATAL flaw in the design of this unit. As another reviewer pointed out, you can pause the audio playback and resume it soon thereafter as long as the unit doesn't power off or you try to use the radio, but otherwise, the unit does not remember where you were. I've called Sandisk twice this week seeking a remedy to this product-killing bug, and they're well aware of the problem, but they're not sure if a firmware upgrade is possible or not to fix it. (I will say that their tech support staff did try to help and were professional and friendly, and they answered the phone within a couple of minutes.) Without a way to repair this ATROCIOUS critical design oversight, the unit is of little practical use. I refuse to try to remember exactly where I was the day or week before and then hold the fast forward or rewind buttons to try to get back in the file to where I was before the unit powered down and lost its playback memory.- When you transfer new files to the unit, all FM station presets are erased. Since I would be using the unit at my gym where the TV audio is broadcast via FM transmitters, having to reset the station presets every time after I've added new content would be extremely annoying.- When going from the audio playback to the FM tuner, the unit forgets the station you were last listening to and sends you to the bottom of the FM spectrum every time. Hiss, cackle, cackle...- The flimsy USB port cover on the top of the unit fell off repeatedly, even with gentle handling. You may as well tape the thing down until you need to transfer files again.- The volume control dial was very stiff and hard to turn. It also did not always seem to update the volume display in realtime, which made it difficult at times to tell if turning the dial was even working.- The button response time is sometimes slow or not recognized at all.- The clear case is a very tight fit and includes no belt clip. I have no desire to use the included shoulder strap, and given the reliability of one flimsy little snap button to prevent the unit from crashing to the floor, the case/strap combo is essentially useless. I suppose you could add a third-party belt clip to the unit with some super glue, but there's no excuse for not having one built-in given how small and lightweight the unit is already.- There is no AM radio or TV audio reception on the unit. I've seen a Sony AM/FM/TV/WB radio that is only a bit bigger, so it shouldn't be that hard to include the missing frequencies in a unit like this, as well.Overall, this unit held a lot of promise on paper, but it fails miserably to deliver a practical solution for listening to audiobooks or long MP3 files. There was no question whatsoever that I had to return it immediately given its dramatic drawbacks. Here's hoping that Sandisk uses this feedback to improve on the design of future similar products.
I spent $9.99 at MicroCenter in Chicago. Good product, great price and easy to install.I've checked the previous previews about this products and it seems like a lot people are not satisfied with it's functions. I just use it as a very basic router. No other fancy functions I need. Only turn on the web-base alternative to do some firewall settings. So far it works fine and it's a no-brainer installation process.For a $9.99 product, I highly recommend and give it 5 stars. Unless you want to more with it like those who left negative reviews, you probably have to have bigger wallet.
This product met my expectations completely. Within a few minutes of arrival, it was up and running ( OpenWRT ) w/ WPA2-Personal, OpenVPN, and PPPoE. I am currently not utilizing USB on this device, but may in the future - it's nice to have the option.My only complaint is that it is a little over overpriced compared to earlier models with similar specs.Overall, great product.
After reading many customer reviews (mostly 4 stars and better) and researching dozens of other cameras, I ordered the D460, convinced I had made the best decision for the dollars spent. I've had it for about an hour and it is back in the box ready to send back. The second time I lifted the flash attachment, a small steel ball bearing fell out and the attachment would not lock into place, nor would the flash function when I attempted to test it. The flash is like something you find on a toy camera! As to the camera's other features, I can offer no opinion. I didn't get that far!
We had been struggling along with our 4 year old battery - needing to charge it after every few pictures. The new Ultralast battery is great. I don't think we've had to recharge it yet, even after videos and hours of pictures. Now let's hope the camera holds up as long as this new battery.A definite good buy for the money.
I'm using this filter on a 5D Mark II with a 24-70mm L lens. filter does everything Tiffen says it will do thus far. I have other Tiffen filters and am very happy with them. I was not a fan of the way Amazon (and yes it was Amazon not an independant vendor) packed and shipped this filter. Thankfully it didn't get damaged. However, it was extremely dirty with a film of scum on it. It cleaned off after a thorough cleaning. I normally buy from B&H Photo, but they were on holiday thru october 3rd and I needed the filter sooner than that. Shipping was very fast even for 2nd day air. but i apparently should've paid more for professional packaging. All in all, I greatly enjoy this filter.
Nice lens, superlative picture quality and easy to use thanks to the image stabilizer and the large aperture.But the absence of a lens hood is a shame given the price tag.Nothing's perfect...
I am extremely happy with my purchase. I was looking at getting larger cartridges since they seem to go so darn fast. Especially because my daughter is constentely wanting 'projects' printed out. I have never used a larger cartridge, or refurbished for that matter. But when I compared pricing, it was worth a shot. Usually these cartridges are typically around $40 a piece, and I paid I think $12.Very happy with the final product!! Will definately use them again.
I bought the Panasonic to replace an ancient tube set in our bedroom. I have Time Warner Cable in the Portland, Maine area and have no problems at all getting all the high definition stations. I was surprised at how good the analog stations look. If I jump from ESPN HD to analog ESPN, there's nearly no loss of picture quality. With my Panasonic plasma the difference is quite noticeable. I'm very pleased with this T.V.Arthur Chapman,III
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.
this is a great router with great phone support. I would have it given it a 5 star but the instructions are way too vague. Customer support worked me through everything though.
If you like to use your camera on a tripod you really should have one of these. Using the timer gets old if you like to get in the picture yourself. I could never get a group of people to stand for more than 2 pictures when using the timer, but with this remote it's easier to take several pictures in a row. Easy to use with my Nikon D5000.
I liked the product, and they don't take up much room.I have the Bose surround sound system and the stands are perfect.
Using on a Mac running OSX leopard, and absolutely no problems. What else can I say, it works...
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 CD case only has sleeves to accommodate 24 discs, NOT 48. The build quality is alright, but if you're looking to hold more than 24 you should probably look elsewhere.
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
This palyer actually plays quite well. The load times are shoter than I exspected and the picture Quality was superb. Why am I giving it one star then? Because it is overpriced and not in my opinion, it's a fact.When Sony released the Playstation 3 this week, 2 statements sent up some red flags. They touted that although the system cost between $500-600 that is was a bargain considering it played Blu-Ray movies and stand alone players cost $1000. But later it was stated that Sony was taking a $250 loss for each PS3 sold. Now if you add that back to the price of the PS3 it's still $150 cheaper then a stand alone player. Take it a step further. Remove all the wi-fi equipment, card readers, graphics chips and you have a bare bones Blu-ray player that costs about $400. So why does Sony inflate the price so much? Because they can. They are the patent holder for the technology so anyone who wants to manufacture a Blu-Ray player has to pay the steep price for it. Sony can sell the PS3 at a loss because they know in the long run they have injected the BR technology into one of the most popular products around thus winning the format wars by default.
If you have an S - Video port on your laptop and you want to display this on a TV it works, without those expensive converters.
have you ever seen those replica guns, that look real but dont work, evidently they have keyboards the same way
Firstly I'd like to say that this is the first IR filter I have ever owned, and haven't owned nor tried any others prior to purchase. The construction appears solid and well made and at first blush and the filter's optical quality is within exceptions of photographic optical quality. I have done initial test photos to overcome the learning curve of camera settings that any new item and technique inherently has with my Nikon D-5000. I'll post a photo or two as time allows. At the time of purchase the price point of this filter is a great place to start as some filters can be very pricey for a style of photography that one may decide not to include in his/her repertoire. So if you are contemplating venturing into IR photography this is a good starting point considering overall value. I did consider a different filter (Polaroid Optics 52mm IR720 Infrared X-Ray Filter) before purchase. However since this particular filter only had one review, I selected the Opteka because of the number of reviews. I gave the Opteka an initial five stars and with more familiarity with using this filter I may downgrade it or retain it. So I thought an initial five star was a fair beginning point for price and quality to begin a new arena for me in photography.
The reviewer below this one was right. The Monster charger does not plug directly into my Zune and requires the Zune cable for use. I missed the review. If I had read it I would have never bought this product.While I made a mistake, Monster made a bigger one. Why advertise this charger for a Zune knowing it will not connect directly?My guess: The charger was for other products and some brilliant Monster marketing exec proposed that they also sell it for Zune - no added development charges, pure profit. A BS line extension resulted!
Before buying these headphones, I had a very hard time finding earbud style phones that fit me properly. All other ones stayed in as long as I kept my head very still. Any little tug on the wire, and out they came.The beauty of these is they fit into the ear canal, so they are very stable in the ears. I can shake my head vigorously, and they still stay in. The small speaker driver also makes them extremely light, which also adds to the wearing comfort. I almost forget that I have them in alot of times.I'm not a big audiophile, so I was looking for more comfort and stablity than sound. But, I was very pleasently surprised at the sound quality of the phones. The fact that they seal out the outside noise, improves the bass reponse considerebly.
Excuse me for the humorous, yet truthful title. For those who are uneducated in the field of computer mice, the track-ball under one of these older predecessors constantly clogs with dirt and dust collected while roaming across a pad or table. Upon clogging the ball, the cursor on a computer screen begins stuttering, making tasks as simple as closing a window a complete bother.These dirty track-balls are no more thanks to optics. Microsoft's Intellimouse is a computer mouse come true. By removing the track-ball of modern mice completely, the previous problems with clogged-up mice are solved. The replacement is a strikingly cool red-eye that scans the surface of your mouse pad or table, moving the curser across a screen with ease.There is however a slight problem with the Intellimouse. The two extra buttons, located on the left and right sides of the mouse, are too easily tapped. The purpose of these two buttons can vary, but are mainly for scrolling forward and backward (while viewing webpages) without having to travel the cursor to the forward and backward buttons in your web browser. The problem however is hitting these two buttons mistakenly, which seems to be easily done thanks to their positions.Nonetheless, Microsoft's Intellimouse Optical is a great improvement to modern mice. The elimination of the all-to-familiar frustration of `dirty balls', is a much-needed sigh of relief from most.
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.
I had searched on line for days for the perfect leather laptop bag for my husband. He wanted a repalacement for his not so business like canvass carrier. When I spotted this sleek design by Mu, I knew it was just the right one. The simple clean lines of this bag were unlike any others I had seen. I liked the fact that the Bexley Laptop Messenger bag had no buckles, clasps, or logos, just simple understated design.I am considering buying one for myself, it's definitely unisex in it's design. The comfortable thick strap makes it easy to carry and doesn't cut into the shoulder like some models. There is enough room for a laptop and has an extra pouch that can easily accomodate a planner,notebook, and other accessories.The design is what sets this bag apart from the rest. I wanted something designed to carry everything needed for busuness use without looking like an overstuffed backpack. I got it!
Photography is one of my avocations and I truly enjoy taking a beautiful image. I have to say that without a doubt, this lens is the ultimate all purpose lens for a 1.6x crop body Canon. The image quality is stunning - I have many portraits that look as if they can go into a professional level magazine. It's simply amazing how razor sharp the images are! The image stabilization, quick focus, and the ease of use are indicative of the sheer quality of this lens. Now I'm not partial to Canon. The only reason I own one over a Nikon is because I got a good deal on a used 20D on craigslist. However, until Nikon puts out a similar caliber lens (i.e. a 2.8 standard zoom WITH image stabilization a.k.a. vibration reduction) there is simply no competition between these two imaging competitors in this price point and focal range. In fact, I have personally tested both lenses (canon 2.8 17-55mm IS on my 20D and the Nikon 2.8 17-55mm on a 80D) and the Nikon lacks - you WILL miss the image stabilization! Who cares if the Nikon is built like a tank, the Canon is reasonably sturdy and unless you're super hard on your lens it should hold up fine. I'm sure in the future this lens will be outdated once full frame digital SLRs become more affordable and a similar focal range is offered with IS, but until then do yourself a favor and capture some stunning images with this phenomenal lens!
This is a great case. It opens easy and has a full opening top. lots of storage capabilities. I have taken mine all over the world for my photographic work. One problem is is zips open too easy and with the CANON name on the bag it is a pickpocket attractor.I use a shoulder strap with mine when I am shooting to give me easy access to the top and pockets. It allows me to "quickdraw" my camera.Tip: when not shooting, keep zippers down and front when in crowds to make it harder for people to get in the bag without you noticing.
These are terrific little binoculars for someone who wants something lightweight and close-focusing (like for butterfly or insect observation). And since that's what I bought mine for, I give them 5 stars....note that their name &#34;Papilio&#34; means butterfly. For primarily viewing distant objects, I would not recommend them because the focusing mechanism is very sensitive, making it a bit difficult to get something exactly in focus that is several yards or more away. Near or far focusing requires a bit of getting used to, so I recommend practicing with them before going out into the field.
I get lost everywhere I go. When I had to start traveling for work, I was horrified. The Nuvi took my mind off my worries because it helps me to get around just like I have a local tour guide in my rental car. Here are the positives about the Nuvi 370:1 - Comes with North America (including Canada) and European maps - a HUGE plus if you travel to Europe a lot. You can update your maps by registering the product right away. I don't know what maps it came with, but I registered my product and then downloaded the 2008 maps for free.2 - It recalculates directions right away when you deviate from the chosen route. I tested this at home and the Nuvi starts recalculating within seconds. I have seen other units take 5-6 minutes to realize you're off-route and recalculate. You can be way off track in 5-6 minutes, so I was happy to see the Nuvi recalculate so quickly.3 - It comes with everything you need: carrying case, car mounts, car charger, home charger, USB cable for the computer, FM traffic receiver - you name it, it's in the box.4 - You can look at the map or you can view the line-by-line directions - very nice for those of us who need to see the directions in writing.5 - You can use the Nuvi for walking, biking, and driving. It also has different settings for taxi cabs and semi trucks.6 - Extensive database of restaurants, attractions, gas stations, airports, parking garages, etc. When planning a trip, I can input my hotel, chosen restaurants, and even find close gas stations before I leave home. When I arrive at my rental car, I just have to turn on the Nuvi and select my destination and chosen detours.7 - Beeps and provides verbal instruction in advance of your turn. Even tells you to stay left or right on the highway depending on where your next exit is located or when the highway will split.The only problem I've had with the Nuvi is that it will not find a satellite signal from inside a parking garage. I had figured this prior to travel, so I had a general idea of which highway to take when I left the parking garage. Once outside the parking garage, the Nuvi picks up a signal right away and you're on the way to your destination!I cannot say enough good things about this device - it's an absolute lifesaver!
What can I say it works. Nothing special. Works like it's suppose to that' s a good thing.
I needed a zoom lens for some shots that I would be taking on a trip to Canada. When reading reviews on zoom lenses with a price range up to $300-$400 no lens seemed to stand out as "the" lens. Rather than make a really expensive mistake, I chose to go cheap and I'm very satisfied with my decision. I think that this lens is worth every penny. Several of the shots that I took (with this lens) on my trip are now postcards being sold in a local store. My only complaints would be that the images I took using the macro setting were not that impressive...they were nice images but the fine detail that I expect from a macro wasn't there. The other issue is that it's really easy to move the aperture ring which will make my digital SLR read ERROR if I am in Auto-focus and it took me a while to figure out what was going on.
Have this or my red 25 on when shooting b&w, depends on the situation. Most of the time the situation calls for this Yellow 8 and I love using it. Works well in general b&w shooting, like it better than not having a filter on.
I bought an Audivox dvd player and it was defective out of the box. I sent my device back to Audiovox FOUR times for repair, was charged $90 for 'repairs', and it still doesn't work properly!!! The customer service was extremely rude each time I called and never returned my messages. I would burn my money rather than buy another audiovox product!
I purchased this Wireless Remote to use along with my Nikon D-90. This is the way electronics were ment to be! It works like a charm as long as you have a unobstructed path from the Remote to the infared window on the right side of the camera. You need one of these for sure and the cost is very affordable.
This backpack is a great value for the price. Has interchangeable velcro padding to accomodate different sizes, will hold several lenses, flash,and camera body. It is lightweight, but padding could be more substantial. Good use for outdoors photo shoots. Would recommend to others.
Yes, I recently purchased an el cheapo and still functional DVR over at Staples. It's fine. I'm using it. La di da, and the, oh wait. How do I connect this to my laptop to download and access the recording files? There is no umbilical cord. Well this is exactly the accessory which Sony recommends for that. It works. It's great. It means I can connect and access my digital recordings and I won't have to do them all over again.I keep my lapel mic, DVR, and this Audio Connecting Cord all in 1 little purse so they are altogether. If you have such accessories as well, you might want to do a little extra shopping here at Amazon for what will fit the bill for you.
Product is OK for the price. The buds fall out of your ears occasionally and the sound through a Kindle is OK.
I purchased a converter from usb to Serial at the lowest price point I could find and it was a waste of money. I bought the keyspan converter and it worked perfect the first time with no work on my part at all
Nice camera but mine was scattering red dots throughout the pictures. I bought it from Amazon two months ago. I had to package up and send my camera to the Canon Factory Service Center in Illinois 3 weeks ago, then surprisingly I get this repair estimate for $160, a return envlope, no return phone number that anyone answers, and I am to advise them to repair, don't repair or discard. What happened to the good old days of companies standing behind their products with a warranty?Now I am on the treadmill. They won't give me a direct phone number to the Service Center, so I have to go through the 1-800 finger-punching-talk-to-three people transfer process. Three days of calling the Service Center and I have yet to get this issue resolved with anyone that knows anything. One guy promised to check on this problem and return my call within the hour. That was 48 hours ago. Wish me luck and beware of what you may have to go through.
I recently purchased a Vizio surround system and needed floor stands. I had to drill out the speaker mounting hole to fit my speaker's larger screw, which was simple to do. I'm glad I bought these stands.
I love this keyboard! For the price, you cannot beat it. Here's my take:Pros:1. Quiet keys. Not the clickety-clickety-clickety of other keyboards. These are pretty nice and quiet.2. Soft keystrokes, yet not mushy.3. USB! (My other KBs were PS/2...)4. Volume controls! I love having these. It's why I took this one over the standard keyboard.5. Solid construction. I'm not concerned about durability at all.Cons:None that I can think of.
i recently ordered the sony vct870rm tripod w/ remote for my sony camcorder. it arrived in a few days and i was very pleased with the product. i'm glad i spent the extra money on the variable zoom for this model tripod plus it seems to be made a little better then the next lower model.i was please with the purchase all around. nice job with no complaints.
I haven't used a ton of headphones, but I'm happy with these. The tone isn't the warmest I've ever heard. I needed something with loud distinct bass, and these have definitely performed well.
I wanted to wait four months before reviewing the Linksys WRT54GL wireless router because this is the third such router I have owned and each brand lasted only for that much time.I first want to say, 'This router freaking works!' That is basically all I care about, not speed or features or anything else, I just want to turn on my computer or laptop and have the internet work. With this router, I hooked it up out of the box four months ago, set the security password, and have never touched it once! It works 100% of the time, that is why I gave it 5 stars.The two previous routers I owned were from Trendnet and TPLink - both models being the same speed as the current Linksys. Both times I chose these two cheaper models because they were $10 cheaper than the Linksys but had nothing but problems with both ending up in the trash can after 4 months. The Trendnet router would lose connection for 10 seconds every two mintues which disrupts an applet I run that requires a consistant connection. FRUSTRATING! Spend the entire four months changing setting, researching, etc. to no avail. The TP Link router worked for two months and then would completely lose connection every other day - would not receive packets making internet unusable even though a connection was detected. Again, spent the remaining two months constantly adjusting settings to no avail. Both models were cheap and I wouldn't wish their reliability on even my enemies.The Linksys just plain works, but it is $10 more. It's pretty easy in my book, spend the extra $10.
This is going to be the shortest review I'll ever write, and I have nothing good to say.I bought this because it was inexpensive. That was a serious mistake. I'll never buy such a cheap card again.I purchased this to get wireless N on my laptop (older machine) and get better wireless performance over-all than that of the built-in wireless card. From the same position in the house, the internal card, even with only wireless G, is FASTER than this wireless N card.Functionally the card works. It connects to the network, and you can use the internet. It's just slow.When I say slow, I mean that although connected to wireless-N, it's slower than the in-laptop, crappy wireless-g card it replaced. The signal quality is worse than that of the in-laptop card, as well.It isn't a problem with the router, the proximity to the router, or any of that.Netgear also sells a 6-=70$ wireless adapter for laptops, and I've seen nothing but good reviews for it.
great price, quick delivery, wonderful labeling materials, makes organizing with labels easy and fun - the kids even want their stuff labeled - highly recommended
I bought this unit after I read the other reviews, posted by those good people who took the time to share their opinions and helped me decide, as well as be informed as to what to expect. So now I want to share my experience in hopes that I might be helpful to the next person considering a similar unit.I'm a writer/editor/web designer, and this one is my fourth Sony Vaio; it arrived only a few days ago, so am not yet finished testing. I bought it from an Amazon.com Marketplace vendor, www.garnetpc.com, an impressive, well-run outlet. The Sales Manager answered all my questions thoroughly, then the unit arrived in excellent condition. I opened the box, set it up in a jiffy, turned it on, connected to Road Runner, whooped when I saw its speed, virtually plug'n play use, and quiet operation.On the down side, the bundled software is not impressive. On the pro side, the potential is there and will not bust your budget. After I tackle the scary task of transferring VHS to DVD, I shall return for an update. Cheers!
It's light yet made of high quality plastic. It does everything it claims to do and is very well priced.
I think this is one of the greatest devices I've used yet! There are SOOO many more uses for it than one might think! I used it recently in the bank to double check a zip code on an address I mostly knew while at the same time finding out exactly how long I had to stand in line. My only gripe is that there is no way to 'draw in' my own streets or bldngs in the mapping software, but it is the same software most of these dohickeys use. Easy to use and helps with those turns I always have trouble with! It's identical to the c550 except the 530 has no blue tooth which doesn't bother me! Get's better reception than the one one step down.
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've only had my iPod Shuffle for about 2 days, and I abousoutaly LOVE it!Here are 3 pros and 3 consPros:1. 120 songs- I don't even have 70, so it's great!2. Shuffle or Normal - I can just switch it back and forth3. Great integration with iTunes- Piece of Cake to sync songsCons:1. 12 hours of battery life- Why can't it be longer?2. Cannot use proteced WMA files- What if MSN Music is your main download service?3. (no, it's not no screen), When wearing the laynard, the earbud cord sticks down too far.By the way, I really like the no screen, because it gives me a challenge, what song it is.And you CAN change the order of the order of the songs for it in iTunes
no se puede pedir mas por una placa que vale menos de la mitad en comparacion a las nvidia, etc.
For the price, this is a great remote control. Does what it is supposed to, with lots of features for programming.
- Very poor support- The original software does not include WPA settings- Very low sensivity. Exactly in the same place where another card has full signal, WL-138g had only 2 lines!Waste of money and time!
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.
In purchasing the Zune, I was able to move all of my music from my computer to the Zune. It was easy, and the Zune works well. I like the fact that I can also move music from my CD,s to the Zune with no problem. I have also moved some pictures from my computer to my Zune with ease.
it is a cable for transferring digital signal... in the digital world, the smallest bit of information is either 0 or 1. in terms of electricity, it is like, either 0 volt or 5 volt. So unless the cable is so lousy that the device cannot tell 0 volt from 5 volt, in which case a gold or platinum plated digital cable is not going to do any good. it either works or doesn't work. there is no "in between".this is similar to DTV or HDTV -- either you get the picture or you don't. If you do, it is going to be prestine. If you don't, then there is no picture at all. Note that in this case, the analog (non-digital) portion of equipment still makes a difference, such as the antenna or the speaker cable that is non-digital.so a [$$$$$] DVI cable shouldn't make any difference than a [$$] one.
Some of the best headphones I've owned. Just remember to turn the subwoofer off when you're not using them. You'll burn through batteries that way!
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.
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 really like this case except for the short zipper. It makes the case hard to open and sometimes the zipper catches on the inside pages. We have over 1200 CDs and 500 DVDs in cases similar to this so moving them around at 300+ at a time can be made easier with some of the smallest details.Pros:Most comfortable handle on a DVD case I have foundSolid construction.Good ValueCons:Zipper issues are a real problem once the case is loaded.Pages are not removableWon't buy again.
I bought the 980D and loved the larger than most sized speakers that came with it. The 100 watts per channel was comparable to systems going up to 1000 dollars. The main thing is the sound, which is excellent.
Thin, durable cable. Was able to tuck in-between my floorboards and carpet without an issue. Would highly recommend for anyone trying to hide cables in a bedroom or carpeted living room.
I use this card in my DSLR and it works as expected. I haven't run into any problems.
Black letters on white background are clear dense and sharp. Despite the the complaints of other reviewers, I have not had problems with print quality, sticking to smooth surfaces (glass spice bottles, metal surfaces, etc). You can't beat the price with Amazon Prime, under $5.50 to your door in two days. Dymo has always been the gold standard in label machines since I was in elementary school in the early 1960s and we had the manual "label embosser" machine. Very pleased.
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).
Although I ended up returning the item (I'll explain later), the product works exactly as it should. I had a bit of a problem hooking it up since I don't have a cable box. My cable line goes into my VCR, then out to the TV. Hook up depends on where your direct cable line is. I called tech support and the man I spoke with (who BTW was very nice) walked me through the entire thing. Someone stated in an earlier review that it doesn't work with a Panasonic VCR. Untrue! Mine is a Panasonic. After hooking up the cables correctly, I had to put the sending TV on the TV channel for the VCR (mine is channel 3). The receiving TV however, must be put on the Aux mode or more specifically, AV 1,2, or 3. I tried this product throughout my entire house, through floors, closets, etc. It worked without a hitch. Everything came through crystal clear. My problem was I wanted to use it to send the signal to our metal pole barn which is 50 feet from the house. When I called back tech support, I was told it couldn't penetrate through metal. Therefore after much thought, I returned it. But I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to hook up cable within their house without running a lot of wires. I gave it five stars because it's an amazing product even though I couldn't use it for what I had in mind and also because the tech support was above averageRF-Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless PAL A/V Sender AVS5811PAL CAMCORDERS CONS-Wireless Video Equipmen.
great wire that makes my spearkers sound clearer. I like that it is marked so you know where the negative wire is at all times.
I looked forever for a good low priced LCD arm. I needed one that swiveled all directions as I was mounting our new 17" AOC LCD TV at an odd angle, I couldnt find a better price than this anywhere!The arm is solidly built and comes with all the hardware you will need to mount it.Only 2 minor gripes. One the metal on this thing is coated somewhat cheaply, anywhere the arm touched the wall left long grey streaks before I got it solidly mounted. And two, the wall anchors that came packaged with it were far too small for the screws provided, I drilled a small hole into the wall got the anchors securely fasted and then tried to use the screws provided only to have the screws twist the anchor through the wall. I ended up find a stud and mounting it there and tossing the anchors but not after having to patch and paint a few holes in my wall.For the money you cant beat this arm.
Perfect to hold my earbuds, and I put my ThumbTack mic for iPod touch in the mesh panel. It is also just the right size to hold a few small jewelry pieces for travel use - so I am going to order another for this purpose.
What an easy wireless network card to install! It was as easy as placing the card in the slot, popping in the software cd, and letting the computer do the rest of the work. In addition, the card holds very good reception, and came at an outstanding price here on Amazon.com. I am very please with this card, and recommend it to everyone who asks. Netgear service, from what I've heard, is pretty decent too.
The Cd player is great except for 1 area,the volumn is hard to adjust. I have the radio turned up as much as possible in order to hear the books I listen to.
This item is cheap, but works well without any problems. I don't see the item lasting for years on end, but worked perfectly to transfer items over from an old HD I had laying around. The material seems of lower quality, even for Made in China standards. Even so, connecting the HD up was fast and painless -- worked right away.
Really Great portable DvD player. i got it for christmas of 05. But i wish the remote buttons were all on the player itself becuase i lost my remote so i can do some stuff like fast foward. Really good picture and sound. Overall great portable dvd player
I do not know why they named these gumy headphones. There is nothing gumy about them except the look. They are large in size and as hard as a rock. I bought them for my 14 year old daughter and they are too big and uncomfortable. I tried them in my ears and agree. I recommend spending a little more money and getting something that is comfortable and it will sound better too.
I have been using this ink for at least five years in an all HP All in One Printer that I own. I tried refurbished ink cartridges but did not have good success so I stick with the HP brand and have been very satisfied. Depending on how much printing you do, they last quite a while.
I have the ps3 and the new Samsung 58" plasma (wireless connectors). I bought the cheap HDMI cable, and it wouldn't work for every Blue Ray movies I own. For example, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" lost signals over and over again. So I went with the Panasonic HDMI cable. And it works like a charm. I set it at 1080p. Highly recommended. I'm buying another for my XBOX 360.
These are very good laptop speakers. For a regular room the audio is wonderful. Worth for money. I suggest them.
The Belkin ME1004-R works well and delivers WiFi fairly effortlessly and easily. It was easy to setup and it continues to perform.
Excellent product, protects the camera and lenses very well, you can dispose of the spaces how ever you want, thick walls, and very good materials, lots of bags for other stuff you can carry!
This is exactly the same car that is sold under the Sabrent name and it's 1/3 the price of that one.Not a bad damn deal!!!XP and up don't need to install anything, just toss the disk that it comes with, it's meant for windows 98 and older. These devices are set to USB standards for 2.0 and it's all just plug and play. Before closing the case up and putting the screws in just go ahead and start it up and make sure that your drive is accessible. It it's not just move the jumper until you figure out the right setting for it.Just make sure that you have the 2.5" drive set to either master or single (the jumper setting, normally single is without a jumper).Also be careful with the screws for the top of the case they will strip out easily if you try to TIGHTEN them too much.
I received this camera for my birthday. And after much waiting for shipping, it met my built up excitement. It takes great outdoor pictures and the flash is great in close nearly pitch-dark situations. Oddly enough, regular indoors pictures don't always turn out great, but who cares, just delete them. I strongly recommend getting addition equipment, a spare battery and at least 64Mb or Memory Stick. I've got a 128 which holds nearly 200 pictures at 2MP. The spare battery is nice, in that the one that comes with the camera has about 90 minutes of picture taking. The built-in macro zoom feature is a personal favorite because it does wonders to flowers. Kind of wish the optical zoom was stronger, maybe like x6 optical, x12 digital. I have yet to take full advantage of the Memory Stick to disk transfer feature, although I've done it a couple of times. Oh, but don't buy this camera for it's mpeg ablity, because it really doesn't have any. (I mean it does, but it's so poor that it's not worth talking about.) If Sony comes out with a FD Mavica with 3MP or more, I would strongly recommend it.
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 is great paper. I made 11X14 pictures and they look awesome. I know you have to have a good printer and a good image to start with but the paper makes as much of a difference as the rest of it. I'll be buying more.
I just bought the p73 and I am pretty content with it. altough bulkier than the exilims of casio, I like the fast cycle times between shots, which often caused me to loose nice pictures before with my old digital camera. The video is quite good considering it's just mpeg, and good for those moments when you wished you had brought your camcorder. I am using the mem stick pro 256 meg so there is alot of room for short videos as well as pictures. The preflash works pretty well in low light, an added benefit is that it catches the attention of my baby so all our shots have her looking straight at the camera. I havent tried the more advanced features yet, altough I am saving up for a wide angle lens to attach onto this toy. It is a bit heavy for a small cam, but then I realized that it was the battery which was accounting for much of the weight.
I had previously used the Griffin iTalk for the G3 an G4 iPods and while an excellent product, the sound quality was 8 bit and the range was approximately 6 feet.The Tune Talk is a significant a step as the change from the original iPod to the video iPod.Sound Quality - Excellent. With the autogain off the recording is completely hiss free. With autogain on some his and distortion is introduced but it is acceptable. Stereo separation is good, excellent when you consider how small the microphone is. The two quality settings - high and low - correspond to 44.1 kHz (CD quality) and 22 kHz.Format - the files are in the WAV format and run about 10MB per minute I high quality mode. These can easily be converted in to mp3 or any other format.Features - The built in Autogain makes recording in large rooms or even outdoor settings practical. I have used it in small classrooms (10 person), large auditoriums (90 person) and outdoor theaters (200+ people). The quality is exceptional considering the small size. There is also an external input for either an microphone or line input (1/8th inch stereo) that allows your iPod to serve as a storage device for a higher quality recording setup. I used a direct input from one iPod to another using a male/male cable and there was no noticeable loss of quality. I am sure if you put the recordings on an analyzer you would see a difference but my ears couldn't tell. I have used this to digitize old analog tape recordings with excellent results.Controls are minimal. Plug it into the dock connector and your iPod automatically goes to the record menu. Press the Play/pause button and you begin recording. Once recording begins the center button acts as a pause. Once your are done, scroll the clickwheel to "Stop and Save." When the save is complete, you go to a menu with your recording. File names are a date/time stamp. If you have the Tune talk already attached but you are doing something else (listening to music) you can go straight to the recording menu by pressing a button on the left of the Tune Talk. On the bottom along with the autogain and line input is a mini USB connector that allows you to power your iPod while recording. Recordings eat battery life fast. At full power you can get about 90 minutes of recording from a battery. After hat you run the risk of running out of juice during the disk write operation. Belkin includes the cable (nice) and a plastic holder that allows hands free recording (also nice).The uses for the Tune Talk are only limited by your imagination. I use them in an education setting for spoken homework and recording lessons. I have also used them to record meetings, record plays and even notes to myself. The Tune Talk would make an excellent device for an on the fly Podcast. Combined with Apples GarageBand you could record, mix and post a podcast in a matter of minutes.Highly recommended.
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.
As everyone else, we did some research, mostly concentrating on quality/price ratio and this TV seemed to fit all of our requirements. After reading some of the previous reviews, we were concerned about the buzzing noise that a few reviewers heard coming from the back of the TV. Ours was fine (I was so paranoid, I'd come up to it and listen for some unusual noises periodically). We love the picture and most of the shows we watch (Discovery, National Geographic) look fantastic when in HD. Aesthetically, it's very pleasing as well. Shipping was smooth and quick. A few days after we bought the TV, it went down 30$ and Amazon credited the difference promptly upon our request - we were quite impressed with their service.
This machine has only one tuner, wouldn't copy home videos (and company admitted knowing there was a flaw in the copyright protection preventing rental tapes from being copied that also prevented copying from certain camcorder manufacturers), was a bear to work with in trying to find a replacement.
Do NOT buy the iPod Nano! I wasted half my Christmas day fooling around with this worthless device, and as of 10:50 p.m. I still do not have it working. First, the software would not properly format the device. Second, when I thought I got the device properly formatted, it would not accept any downloads from a CD. As I sit here now, my computer won't recognize the device, and the iPod screen is frozen (yes, I've tried to reset it according to the instructions). So I've obviously got a defective unit or component. To add insult to injury, for the brief moment when I thought the device was formatted correctly, I was unable to successfully purchase anything from iTunes (a very poor, unintuitive website) because the session kept timing out. (Gee, Mr. Jobs, did you think about adding servers for Christmas?) I have no doubt that other people have had good experiences, but I'm here to tell you the iPod is finicky and that iTunes is inferior even to first-generation P2P sites. I expected much, much better from Apple. The iPod is only for those who (i)have a need to have the cool, hip device, (ii) are technologically savvy and (iii) have the unlimited patience it will take to get your device formatted and working properly, and then to get your music into a format that your iPod will find acceptable. My advice -- look at the other MP3 players on the market.
I used this lock for about six months before finally tossing it. It occasionally got stuck but I was always able to jiggle it open eventually (after about 5 minutes). Finally last week it got stuck and no amount of jiggling was able to unstick it. Finally forced it open by using pliers to force the button down (the combination was right the whole time) after a few days of carrying around the whole cable. Not a good lock if you want something dependable.
I do a lot of remote video taping in weird places. I am often challenged to find suitable small signature camera supports and this little tripod gets the grease more often than not. With a very small footprint, it can be a stability maven for any moderate CCTV cam and squeezed in on a book shelf, end table or even a fireplace mantel. A great value for the money!
No complaints with this iBook for the 1.5 months I've had it so far. A good deal in my opinion.
The overall sound quality is the best I have ever listened to! It hits the sub frequencies (Hard) and nails those ultra high notes perfectly. I mostly listen to techno, so I get the full range of sound simultaneously. These are the only headphones I have listened to that give the impression that the sound is in your head!It's not the design I had thought it was, It folds in half (twards the front) at the top of the band for compact storage instead of flexing for a variety of head sizes. It fits me great, but I purchased it for placing on my wife's pregnant belly, it just doesn't open up quite enough for that. On the plus side, the ear cups swivel and it works great on her belly laid flat.I use them the most as they have Excellent Bass reflex and my only "negative" feedback is that the 'Volume control' is actually a bass gain control, so you need to have a volume control on the device you plug into.On a side note, it's easy on the batteries. I am still using the included AA battery after 8+ hours of use.
I've had this printer for almost 3 years and use it at least 5 days a week printing 8-20 pages at a time. I set it to print draft quality so it prints much faster and doesn't use nearly as much ink. It's compatible with my Windows XP but I use it with my laptop (Vista) also. I just had to download a driver from hp.com. As for the guy that had problems getting it to resume printing when it runs out of paper, you just have to add paper and press copy. It picks up where it left off. I'm on here looking for another one because I've been sharing one with my college student son and we need it often times at the same time. I pulled out one I had in the closet, HP DeskJet 610CL, not an all-in-one, hooked it up for the 1st time in 2 years and it started printing right away. The ink hadn't even dried in the cartridge like I figured it would've. But when I looked at the cartridges I see that a black cartridge for this one is $31 as opposed to $14 for the F380 All-in-One. They both say 180 - 200 pages which I find to be accurate. The reason I bought this particular printer is because my daughter had one that she'd had for probably 2 yrs or more when I decided to buy one and even though there was a newer one on the market when I bought this one I decided to stick to this model since I knew it was a great model. I can't imagine getting a better buy for your money!
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.
I have been waiting for this model since the first DVD player was released years ago. How many times have you said: "I just love my DVD player, but I only wish I could record with it!".....well be careful what you wish for....because it may just come true.This model is about to be released across the country. I tested one at one of the major Home Theater shows and was quite impressed with it's all around performance.This is what I would call the third generation for this device. The first two Panasonic models and now this Toshiba. Each incarnation improves over the last....with the the first models including no hard drives....and the second generation including a 40 GB hard drive....now Toshiba enters the field with a full size 80 GB hard drive...which gives you the flexibility to record your favorite programming or dub and edit vacation movies on the hard disc drive....without this feature....a recordable DVD player is only doing half it's job.This drive, similar to what is used in a personal computer, can store recorded broadcast programming and dubbed content. The RD-X2 will allow high speed dubbing (2x, 4x, 8x) from the HDD to a DVD-RAM and back without any deterioration of the digital MPEG2 signal and provides instant access to recorded programs so there's no more searching for blank locations on the disc. Once the program is recorded you can create playlist titles with chapter thumbnails and names.It also records on DVD-R discs....DVD-R are record only once discs that are playable in all the newer DVD units. And at prices near to the $99 range....get the Grandparents a new model DVD player...so that they can view all the DVD home movies you will now send them. DVD-R discs are falling in price....much like the road of the CD-R discs....might also be a way to decrease the overall in-law yearly visiting time....which may make this unit priceless!The Disc Budget feature directs the player to read the space available on a DVD-RAM disc and automatically assign the optimum data rate for video recording based upon the length or programming and the audio mode selected. The RD-X2 offers several preset and manual recording modes:* The consumer can choose the LP picture mode (2.2mbs video data rate) and record as much as 75 hours on the HDD and 4 hours 22 minutes on the DVD.* The SP picture mode offers near-DVD picture quality, with a video bit rate of 4.6mbs. In this mode, the consumer can record approximately 36 hours on the HDD and 2 hours on the DVD.* The manual recording mode lets you preset the bit rate.There are 37 individual choices from 2.0mbs all the way up to the highest quality 9.2mbs.Amazon customers need to keep on Papa Amazon to stock these babies in bulk and post them at a competive price level. The only thing more you would want on this model would be to add TiVo capabilities....but I guess you have to save something for the next generation.
I bought this bad boy about a month ago and am extremely pleased with it's output and scanning capablities. The photos are just stunning and it prints very fast (typical 4x6 color takes less than a minute and an 8x10 takes about a minute). It's not too heavy so one can lug it around (if need be) fairly easily. My only problem is the cost of the ink which ran me 67.00 for all 5 tanks. I love this thing and look forward to many years of enjoyment with it.
I got this card for my cell phone so that I could have more memory to save my photos and the like onto it. I like that it came with an adapter and that it's nice. I like this product a lot and I don't think I have anything negative to say.
I got it this thanks giving. I was keen on getting one and was waiting for a decent deal. Finally got it for $199. A great price for this system. It took me less than an hour to set it all up. Sound clarity is great! I use it my living room (15x25 feet) and it sounds really nice.The only negative was that speakers/woofer connects thro the DVD player which means you can't use it while playing TV/cable/VCR. But that could be easily fixed - I had to get a audio-video cable (for 3 bucks) to give my TV output to the DVD player and it worked just fine.Overall, an excellent home theater system!
You only have two choices if you're running OS X 10.4. You can get the Isight for $150.00 or you can get the Macally Icecam for about $30.00.The Macally gets the job done with just a few drawbacks. 1) You have to buy a driver online for which there comes a coupon when you buy the camera. 2.) The USB cable is only about 15in. long.
I've had this machine for over a year and have had no problems with it. Once you get used to the process for dubbing from vhs to dvd it is easier to use. I've burned many dvds and have only had trouble with a couple the machine was unable to read to be able to record on. Thanks to other reviews I've read I always finalize the dvds so they can be viewed on other machines with no problem. I would buy this unit again.
I Bought this case about a year ago, and have ordered another. For storage of DVDs, (Or CDs) You can;t go wrong!!Another reviewer had complained that this case is too hard to get in and out of, on a frequent basis. For that, you would propably need a smaller case, as closing it can be an issue.However, For long- term storage of the DVd format, I found it to be indespensible! You can cosolidate your collection and move it easier!If You burn a lot of DVds, (Or CDs) You can't Beat TARGUS!!! This is a Good product! THanks for reading!! GO, AMAZON!!!
I was nervous about this purchase at first, I am not a very tech-oriented person so I couldn't get over the hump of software issues friends have had in the past.However, after purchasing and familiarizing myself with the software I couldn't be happier. This is honestly one of the best purchases I've made in a long time, I've had zero issues with the iPod itself and iTunes has been great, aside from a few grouping/syncing issues which ended up being the user rather than the interface it's self....I'd highly recommend this to anyone. As I fill it up I keep trying to decide if I should go for another 120 gig or something smaller, it'll probably be the 120gig classic.
What is NOT mentioned in the product description is that if you have a video ipod (60gb), the cut out for the screen on this product is significantly smaller than the screen on the video ipod. So when using this product, you cannot see all the way to the top, bottom, left or right side of your ipod screen. Really a bad product if you use your ipod for watching video. I consider this product to be defective by design.
The scl860 is good camcorder, but viewfinder has no color. There is a longer-life battery, so, why does it included the cheap one? It cost around $$$ for the longer-life battery. Other brand batteries cost less. Who's gonna record more than 60mins, right?
This is a great product far better than the push-pin arrangement OEM Intel computers. Unfortunately and dissimilar to AMD retention bottom brackets there was no high temperature silicone covering the metal plate for the underside protection of the motherboard. I was able to add a fiber washers and deform the bottom plate to clear a few protruding pins on the motherboard.I read another purchaser lost their motherboard, maybe they had protruding pins similar to the Motherboard I was recycling into a rapid Linux system...The system is fine runs well and I checked to be certain I had adequate clearance on the motherboard tray before installing it in the computer case, this simple remedy insured the metal did not come into contact with the motherboard. I am certain in some instances there will not be enough clearance for some installations. A protective high temperature silicone covering would eliminate that potential problem and make this an outstanding product head and shoulders above the other retention systems... But the days of searching out and using a 478 sockets is finished except for repair & recycling computers, but any design like this for the 775 socket should look at a high temperature silicone protective covering for the metal plates used on the underside of motherboards...Shipping was very quick...MT
I've gone through several pairs of these headphones and while they do sound pretty good (the bass in particular is quite nice), they break extremely easy. In the past 6 months I've probably gone through 4 pairs of these and at $40 a pop, I'm looking elsewhere for my next pair. If you plan to use these while working out, they seem especially prone to damage if you sweat a lot (I had one pair last about 4 days). After being burned too many times I'm going to try a pair of the Sennheiser sport headphones for working out and (possibly) something else for my everyday usage, but I'm not going back to these again unless I can't find a suitable alternative.
I can't say anything else but I LOVE IT... This is my first ipod and I'm very pleasant with it
I am a audio program junkie.My habit started with Sondra Gair's program on WBEZ and Studs Terkel on WFMT. It was further fed with the addition of more programs on WBEZ. I knew the schedules for the discussion and music programs on WBEZ, WFMT, and WDCB. Eventually internet technology, and the very nice stations providing live streams, allowed me to broaden my listening area beyond Chicago's Southwest Suburbs. With the aid of [...] I have found many new-to-me shows and stations. Many of these radio shows offer mp3 downloads and I can find many more interesting mp3's on iTunes and from searching through open courseware.I can throw the mp3's on my Sony Walkman, but the for the live streaming shows, I was tied to my computer.The most convenient, cost effective solution seemed to be an fm transmitter, so I tried C. Crane's.The reviews for this product vary greatly, and I found this worrisome. I wanted it to work, but I did not want to throw 70 bucks down the drain. I planned to do the tweak.Out of the box, I went to my back porch, worked out what seemed to be the emptiest frequency on the fm radio in my 4GB Sony Walkman NWZ-E436F digital media player, tossed the batteries in the transmitter, attached it to my laptop, adjusted the volume, and listened to it through my Walkman. It sounded okay a couple of feet away. At 7 feet, it was too scratchy to understand what was being said. The computer volume was at 100%. Adjusting the volume control on the transmitter only showed that I had previously optimally adjusted the volume.I was a little disappointed because although the pre-tweak distance varied considerably in reviews, the difference between pre-tweak and post-tweak distance seemed to consistently max at about a 10 fold increase. I was hoping for greater than 70 feet post-tweak distance.Having no very close neighbors, I performed the tweak.I do not recommend anybody else do this tweak. It is illegal and voids the warranty.Repeat: I am not in any way suggesting that you do this tweak.I did this awhile ago, so I am trying to recall what I then encountered.After removing the batteries, first I tried peeling back the sticker and rotating the dial. Although I had searched the internet for information and found a photo of an opened transmitter with the V2 control clearly pointed out, I had difficulty understanding what I was trying to do through the little hole under the sticker. I am comfortable with replacing computer parts and adjusting DIP switches, but I have not otherwise played with electronics.I put the sticker back. I removed the feet. I realized I removed the wrong feet, put them back, and removed the two little round feet and the screws underneath them. Being careful of the volume control and wires, I took the device apart. It was easy. I then carefully turned the V2 dial. I think I used a small screwdriver? I was careful to try and be sensitive to the dial ceasing to turn. I think I turned it far enough. It stopped turning, but it was a soft stop and I did not want to break it by attempting to turn it further. I put the batteries back and tested it out.The reception was greatly improved and it worked as I expected. At about 70 feet, I could no longer understand what was being said. I reassembled the device. I have had no problems with the the round feet/stickers coming back off.Setting the device on the dining room table next to where I usually have my laptop, I can easily listen through my Walkman throughout the house - upstairs, basement - but toward the garage door, about 55 feet and 2 interior walls and 1 exterior wall away it is a bit scratchy. Not bad at all. Sometimes I forget I am listening to streaming media over the radio, not a mp3 on the Walkman, and I start to walk out of range about 30 feet out the back door.I tried replacing the antenna with one of appropriate length from Radio Shack, but it was too wide to insert where the current antenna is screwed in. Attaching a copper wire, besides being cumbersome, did not seem to help much. Placing device on a cookie sheet did not seem to help either. I am soon moving to another location, perhaps I'll try increasing range again then.While I do wish the range was even farther (more, more, I want more), it does pretty good, especially for the price. I like very much that I can choose the frequency.After giving this device 5 stars for working so well for the price, I was asked to give stars for Sound Quality, Distance, Ease of Use, and Compactness. I gave three stars for each of these, except 5 stars for compactness, because the mod was necessary for this device to be at all useful to me. I found the mod easy, and, post-mod, I have found the device very liberating. I expect I would feel differently if the range was any less, or if something went awry in performing the mod.If I were to do anything different, I maybe ought to have tried to exchange this device for another one upon discovering that the range was only nearly 7 feet before the mod.
I ordered this item dec. 28 and It still hasn't shipped yet{ jan. 20 } so I couldn't say.
Quisiera saber cuando va a estar disponible este modelo, me interesa saber porque quiero comprar una y esta me parece muy buena opcion, gracias
This cable will significantly attenuate the signal due to its length. If you have a low signal output, you will receive nothing at the subwoofer unless you boost the volume. I tried to use the cable for a regular audio output (digital audio from PC to amplifier) and the signal will not go through. So it is likely to not work with anything else than a subwoofer.
I had always wanted to get a waterproof housing for one of my cameras. I finally did when I bought the WP-DC7 for my Canon SD900. Wow am I glad I did. This housing is very well made, reasonably sized and lightweight.Before I received it I was thinking it would be complicated to get the camera in and out of it, but it couldn't be easier. All you have to do is set the camera into the housing face down, close the cover and fold the latch over. The latch has a locking mechanism to prevent it from opening accidentally. You have to hold a sliding button down while you pull open the blue colored latch. You have to take the camera's wrist strap off t o use it in the WP-DC7. It only takes a second to get the camera out to replace the battery or swap memory cards. The case comes with a small tube of silicone grease that you use on the waterproof gasket that encircles the case. You actually take the gasket out (it looks like a rubber band) and with a small amount of the grease on your finger you slide the gasket through it to coat it. this ensures that the seal is watertight. You have to make sure you do this with clean fingers because any dirt, hair etc that gets on it could potentially swamp your camera. I have applied the grease once and now I just inspect the gasket to make sure it still has a light coating. There is plenty of the grease to apply weekly for a couple of years. I think it depends on how much you open and close the case and to what depths you will take it as to how often you should re-apply. The Controls work great. Every button on the camera has its own corresponding button on the housing. The only one that I have any complaints about is the Mode button. It is easy to bump it and change the mode between SCN, Auto, Manual and Movie.Now that I know that I am more careful not to bump it and check it before I start shooting. I wish the SD900 had alittle bigger LCD display because it takes a little getting used to framing shots underwater.The best thing is using it and having all the new photographic opportunities open to you. I have used it in pools, lakes and the rain. I don't have to worry about damaging my camera. You can take normal above water photos and it works just as well as normal usage without the case. The only thing you have to remember is to attach the flash diffuser if you are going to do any flash photography otherwise you will get shadowing on your images. I used the flash underwater in the pool with pretty good results when the subject was within 3-5 ft. any farther away and I would recommnend a stronger external flash unit. The colors were true and the cameras underwater SCN setting works great to get the right color balance. We are going to Florida in the coming weeks and I really look forward to utilizing the case when we go snorkling. I highly recommend the WP-DC7 if you are looking at expanding your photographic universe and do not want to be limited to where you can bring your camera.
I've only been using this for about two weeks, but the sound quality is great and the ease of use is fantastic. Highly recommend! And even though the price is a little much, it's not as bad as the voice recorders that have PC capabilities. Plus, you don't have to worry about batteries with this.
Velvia makes reds RED, greens GREEN, blues BLUE, and ... well, you get my drift. This is excellent film for nature shots and landscapes if you want a lot of saturation of the colors you see out there. Not so hot for faces. Be aware of that.It is not Kodachrome Professional 25 and not intended to be. In fact the main reason any flavor of Kodachrome is almost gone now is folks like the Velvia saturation and the professional quality in an E-6 process.Ektachrome or Provia are more Kodachrome-like but still not Kodachrome. I might sound wistful but I used Kodachrome Professional 25, 64, and 200 from the '60s until it was no longer available a few years ago - 25 disappeared first, then 200, then 64 and all that is left now is standard 64 and it is good but not worth the cost compared to Fuji films.As long as there is film there will be Velvia and you could do a whole lot worse.
Very pleased with the radios, would buy again- use them mostly in hunting situations- perform very well.
I have more 2.5" drives than enclosures and had hoped to use this adapter when I needed to access some of them. It does the job but half the drives won't work without the power brick. These same drives work fine when USB-powered in USB drive enclosures.
This $45 wonder has done a great job for me. I am particularly delighted that I can use it to plug in my high quality Sony stereo microphone that I have used with my mindisc player for a few years now. The interface is clean and simple. It is a good idea to keep the unit plugged in while using it.
I loved this Monopod, unfortunately the ballhead got loose due to the weight of my D200 with small zoom. It cannot hold 21 lbs as advertised. Two to three pounds is more realistic.Since then I moved to a larger monopod but I am purchasing another one so I can use it with my J1s. Nikon 1 system lenses are small/light enough. And the convenience of the size for travel is excellent.
Recieved the item slightly before expected which was nice. However I was extremely disapointed with the kit. The "8 gauge" wire that came with it was very thin. I ended up using a different wire for my 1000 watt kenwood amp. Honestly an extension cord would be a better choice than this "8 gauge" wire. If you want a quality kit, stay away from this one.
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!
I bought this camera case as a Christmas gift for my 14 year old. We had been looking for a camera case for her Nikon Coolpix Camera. We thought this case would fit her camera but it was just a bit too small. We loved the quality of the product but had to return it because it didn't fit. The return procedure was very easy with Amazon and I was satisfied with the whole experience.
It is one of the best I had. It works very well. you can adjust the speed of the fan and the cooler itself has another USB plug-in, which will come in handy if you need to plug ur headphone or such. Cools the computer very fast.
I bought my zune 4 days ago. I love it. Microsoft should of added voice recorder and to be able to use it as a external drive. But the rest is just excellent.
It came in perfect condition at a short anount of time. It was exatly what I wanted.
I bought this player mainly because I did not want to be stuck with the small built in memory of the others. I already have a Creative ZEN Nomad with 60GB disk for many years where I carry ALL my music. However, I wanted to have something really small and solid state that I could take around all the time without risking hard disk damage. Having a spare 2GB SD card from my Canon camera, the Sansa E140 was the perfect choice. I am pretty satisfied with it, though I agree there is room for improvement.Pros: SD slot for up to 2GB cards (guess this limit may be increased with new firmwares).Good sound qualityEasy of useFM radioGood earphones compared to other players of similar price.low pricegood battery life (though shorter when using SD cards)Cons: Does not have playlists.Slow start (33sec when using a 2GB card and a total of 400 tracks)Does not remember track position after power cycle.For me, the most disappointing problem was the lack of playlists. However, it can be "cheated" using the mp3 tags. Since the player sorts music by mp3 tags, to enable a collection of 170 songs I have as a selected playlist, I have set the tag of year to 2010 of all of them before copying them to the player. When I want to play them as a playlist, I just set the player to play the 2010 year songs. Of course the track order is arbitrary (alphabetically) and in this case I use shuffle. To play albums, just select the album and it will play it in track number order, provided the info. is correctly stored in the mp3 tags. (it also works fine with wma tags).ALl in all, I am happy with it and I hope some of the issues will be corrected with future firmware releases.
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.
I used this to run a 260W subwoofer from 220V->110V (changed the pins accordingly in the back). It worked fine for one night; and then next morning, the subwoofer was dead (wouldn't work neither with this unit nor with others).My verdict: piece of garbage.
I bought these cause I couldn't afford my usual memory at the time I normally buy cruicial memory chips but in a pinch these work great I have bought 2 sets for to apple laptops and have not had any issues. I would buy them again if something goes wrong.
I've been using a pair of Sennheiser HD202 headphones for about 6 months and thought it was time to make a switch.I always had faith in Sennheiser, but for the price of the headphones (i got them for $35.00 during a amazon sale), I thought they'd be an average set. But when I put them in, I was simply astounded.The highs are AMAZING. You hear all sorts of new details and the pitch is perfect. The mids and lows are perfect, thought not amazing.I produce and mix music as hobby, so you might say I'm into audio (though not an audiophile). These phones bring out whatever your file has to play. It makes you realize just how compressed MP3 files truly are. To actually take this device to its maximum performance, you need to listen to loseless formats. The quality is extremely good for the cost.As for comfort, they are too small to cup your ears completely, but for the amount that they can, the sound is as clear as can be. The cushioning is very soft and full.The silver design is very cool, although they are a bit large. The cord is long and therefore very convenient. However, the tip is not gold plated.These phones are definetly worth the money, buy them!
Was perfect addition to a new sunroom. Several different mounting styles available with all the parts that came in the kit
Without getting too technical, it is important that when you have a high def TV, and the bits leave your cable box, what got sent as a 1 is received as a 1 and what got sent as a 0 is received as a 0. If a 1 becomes a 0 or a 0 becomes a 1, then you have trouble -- the quality of the signal is compromised, though there are various error detection mechanisms to correct the flipped ones and zeros if there aren't too many of them.Now what this cable does really well is to ensure just that. But so does most every other HDMI cable. Heck, Amazon sells cables that cost $10 and under. So -- why spend so much money on this? Well its because the average buyer knows no better. So -- save your money for something else, and buy an HDMI cable for $10 or under. And, if you insist on spending ungodly amounts of money for glorified copper wire, I do have a bridge that's a great deal for you.
I am in graduate school and felt like a grandad when it came to the cell phones and ipod scene on my campus. I got some birthday money and sadly enough, decided to jump on the trendy bandwagon that is Ipod. I could not be happier with my purchase. 120 songs is perfect for what I am looking for in terms of storage space. The software is easy to install and easy to navigate for those of us who are computer illiterate. The small and compact design allows it to be stored and carried easily. The buyer also might want to purchase the carrying case to keep it from being damaged by the elements or by basic wear and tear. An excellent buy for the Ipod hopefuls!
I bought mine last year and used it 3 times only until I recently got the dreaded C:32:11 error and now my camcorders is unusable. Sony asked $ 500 for repairs. Seriously? I bought this camcorders $250 and they are asking double the price for the repair??!!! Sony has the worse customer service I had experienced. I will never trust SONY ever again they lost me at every level!
Having been a user of networking hardware for both DSL and Cable for the home over the years, it was nice to be able to find a gateway that was designed exclusively for cable internet. The integrated Modem/Router/Switch features that the WCG200 has makes it ideal for simplifying and streamlining your internet hardware setup. It is a quality unit, something that is synonymous with the Linksys name, and there are plenty of advanced options to set up and secure your internet connection. The only odd things that I have found about the firmware is that there is not an option to change the login name and there is not a logout option which requires you to close your browser in order to log off. Other than that I would definitely recommend you picking this unit up if you are going to be using Cable internet.
Bought this CD box thinking it would be cheap. Got the 2pack box, snapped it togethere and loved it. I was so wrong, stronge, durable box. If you want to store CD's this is the box to do it in.
Bought it in 2009 for a used HP laserjet 1012 printer given to me. Works fine with that laser even though it is not on HP's compatibility guide. Since this is only laser printing -- not scanning, or color, or special functions an all-in-one might do -- it works fine for simple printing. Setup was easy since DHCP set up the IP addressing for me. But I went ahead and disabled DHCP and hardcoded the IP using the web interface. There's 2 hardware versions listed in some articles but because it has been out a while, I got h/w ver B2, f/w ver 2.10. Made my used USB-only laser printer a network print and I love that!
great product aint much to say bout speaker wire lol, couldent notice any distortion to speakers, price was good thought i was gonna get junk but was surprised when i got it an instaled it, future comstomer thats for shure.
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.
I bought this to use it on MSN messenger and for the price it is really a great product.
Need to do manual adjustments if you want video to be less than lousy (still not very good, though). Looks pretty bad on a large TV.Camera pics are normal video camera quality; not worth using.I'll try again in a few years with a hi def video camera when the prices hit close to what I paid for this model. My ancient video cameras take better video (vhs-c and huge old Canon mini dv).
It works unreliably. I have six SD cards, four Sandisk Extreme III 2GB cards and two Sandisk Ultra II 2GB cards. The reader reads two of the Extreme III cards but not the other two, and it won't read any of the Ultra II cards at all. I am using it in a MacBook Pro, 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.I hope to find similar, more reliable product.
Although my Z-6 Camera wasn't listed I took a leap of fate and voila! It was 1/2 the price the local stores wanted.
HDMI cables bought by Acquantis Technology, Inc. were of great quality and delivery time was qucicker then Amazon themselfs. Would buy from them in the future.
It does what it is supposed to do--provide power, with one drawback. When using, the power it supplies is not as ample as when using battery power.
This is a beautiful machine, and I was very excited to buy it. Unfortunately, it locked up twice, once while synchronizing, WMP 10, and once while listening. Both times I could not turn it off, and it was unresponsive. I did not call tech support, because I have little patience for products that don't work as they should.
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
I ordered the Belkin Tunetalk about 2 months ago, and it's been great. I purchased it to use recording voice lessons, and music rehearsals, and it's been fantastic. The built in level function on the mic keeps things from overloading even in a full blown opera rehearsal, and it is still sensitive enough to pick up what the conductor says at 60+ feet away. In voice lessons/coaching sessions, it picks up both piano and voices clearly without drowning one or the other out.I've even begun using it just a a personal voice recorder for memo's and reminders. It's great. The one drawback is the limit of 90 minutes battery time.The USB pass through is great. The interface is childishly easy, and works smoothly and effortlessly with iTunes. Highly recommend.
This graphic card is awesome. no word. is the best. it has so crisp and sharp image. it may not be fast as Geforce2, but it has the best graphic. though you can't get it unless you search for many hours in internet.(i did...)
It was most disapointing to learn that EMarker only services the top 10 major markets with 'instantaneous' song titles. The rest of USA will have to wait more than 24 hrs to get any information. The web site www.emarker.com is slow when working within your 'account' and the email support is poor with EMarker engaging in finger pointing blaming problems rather than addressing a resolution.I purchased 5 of these for presents this holiday season with expectations that this unit was a neat solution to hearing a song and wanting to know the title later when I got home. I did some research and my zip code was covered, the demo showed a hip session of information exchange. Only after searching for a reason to why my music didn't display did I learn the exclusion to non top 10 markets.Don't waste money, time etc waiting for EMarker to come up to scratch. This product is only for those in the top 10 US markets. However, if you're not one for instant gratification, and you like to wait more than 24 hrs for an answer to a web based music device then I guess you'll be ok.
I used and abused my AV420 for over a year and never had any troubles with it. My AV420 went on every backpacking trip I went on, was exposed to drastic temperature and humidity changes, and still kept rocking! I was rather fond of it, seeing all the weenie iPod users with their limited media playing abilities. Whenever I showcased it to an iPod owner, they quickly realized their iPod was inferior in almost everyway, and wished they went the way of the AV400.At the time of purchase I added an instore no questions asked warranty, which one day I decided to make use of, for an addional 10Gb of space on the AV500. This was a horrible mistake. I have had to format the AV500 drive about every three weeks since the time of purchase. This was not due to a poor disconnect from a PC, like I have seen other posts state to watch out for. This happened while listening to it using headphones.Due to the problems with my AV500, I found the hard way that Archos has possibly the worst customer support I have dealt with. The responses you get are insulting at best, and are in no way helpful. Such a shame for such a great product like the 400 series Archos DVR/PVR.
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...
Motorola SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway (SBG900)I love this item! Setup was hassle free. I will caution those who are not tech savvy to call your cable provider customer support and give them the MAC Address of the device before installing it.. this is especially necessary if you have a phone service like Vonage. Comcast has a special customer support phone option to setup a store bought device.There was a small glitch with the Vonage service if you turn on the modem firewall. This was easily fixed by making a special entry in the DHCP Leases page in the modem setup (do this BEFORE!! you turn on the modem firewall)... just add the ID address of the voice terminal (usually a copy and paste) then tell it to BYPASS THE FIREWALL. I have contacted both Motorola and Vonage about this workaround and both companies now have it for tech support. They can tell you how to make the change if you have Vonage as a phone service.Although, if you have a decent software firewall.. you don't need to activate the modem firewall.I do suggest that you use the WPA Shared wireless access feature. its just a matter of choosing the option setting and password.The other item... Choose a name for your wireless network, then turn off the name broadcast feature. This will prevent strangers from stealing your wireless access.The two items in question were not a challenge for me, because I am familiar with this kind of hardware. Which is why I provided the basic information here.
In my many years working and playing with computers I've dealt with many technical support folks. Netgear's support is the worst!! I kept calling back again and again hoping to get a technician who could either speak English or who had a tiny bit of networking knowledge. Apparently none of them have either skill sets. Everyone I talked to kept saying &quot;you have green icon, dis goot.&quot;
Product was shipped promptly and in good condition. Product sounds and works great. There was a little savings ordering from Amazon. I was worried about receiving in time for a birthday gift. Thanks Amazon!!
i haven't really seen any major drive brand stand out or go bad on me. WD, Samsung, Seagate, all have performed well for me. With the prices, speeds, and sizes, competition is still alive and kicking.I just needed more space, and these Barracudas fulfilled my needs.
For this price I didn't expect much really but I usually have the habit of falling for the priciest most dazzling product instead of one which really gets the job done in an effective manner.Well, this time I went against my usual habit and purchased a cheaper product that looked to have what I was looking for boy was I pleasantly surprised :)This product is compact, light and works excellent. No software, just plugged it in on my Vista 64 box and away it went and works like a champ.The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because it is a bit too compact and that is probably just a personal preference. I'm sure this is exactly what people are looking for. Great job!*EDIT*So after using it for awhile I stopped liking and using it since the keys were kind of awkward the more I used it heavily.Today I found the most amazing use for it though, as a keyboard for my PS3 which actually makes it more useful than it was as a KB for my PC
My Ipod works great using the car speakers when I'm out the city proper. It's a little hard to find a FM station when I'm too close to major cities. Love to be able to play music I love when traveling.
It's not easy to find 50 feet network cable in local stores. Thanks to amazon I have a variety to choose from. I bought this cable and it was more than enough to run it from the 2nd to the 1st floor on opposite sides of the house. It works great!
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.
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.
Yes, folks, that's right. Two little words come to mind when I see this very, very, innovative product: "Snake" and "Oil."A normal ASCII keyboard has everything you need: space bar, X, C, V, J (Snap rotate), QWERTY keys, F1 - F11, 1 - 7 keys, ALT, SHIFT, Delete, CTRL, Insert, &lt;, >, and arrows.The only thing you might want to do to modify your $20 keyboard is remove the Caps Lock key.And with that knowledge, I have just saved all of you $140. So let's split the difference, and you can each mail me $70 for posting this review.Some inventions are best left on the drawing table.
I ordered this camera to be delivered to my vacation spot. It was and I was disappointed all the way. The camera was supposed to come with film and batteries, neither was in the box. The zoom was horrible. I went to reload a new roll of film and could not get the tab for the film to roll over to hook it on. I am returning it for a refund. I must say that Amazon is great with their customer service though.
Stupidly, I bought these for running without readings reviews. They did fit in my ears nicely but would be ripped off with the slightest tug while jogging. Also, the plastic on the cord rubbed off exposing the wires after only two months. The plastic used to encase the wires is too soft to stand up to movement. The sound is pretty good but only buy if you plan on remaining stationary.
I read a ton a reviews on here after the fact that I purchsed this. I must say I am glad I purchased this first then read reviews. I would have passed up a good thing. 1st the ball in it. I do not notice any black dots that cause the mouse cursor to stall, so i must have not got a defective ball. 2nd, I read in some reviews that if you even slightly bumped the mouse the trackball would go easily rolling out and away. The ball sinks into a cup shape 1/2 inch down. so you must be mishandling your mouse if you are able to get that ball to come out from just bumping it...3rd, I like the fact that the ball is easily removeable. Easy to clean off and it can be use as a stressball >;)4th I read that the shape is very off..This model is amedextris and im glad for it too. Please note this model does not have a scroll wheel but dont let that stop you from buying. You can download autohotkey and use the code listed below and your on your way to scrolling with ease. Below you can copy and paste into an .ahk file;; AutoHotkey Version: 1.x; Language: English; Platform: Win9x/NT; Author: A.N.Other &lt;myemail@nowhere.com>;; Script Function:; Template script (you can customize this template by editing "ShellNew\Template.ahk" in your Windows folder);#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.$*RButton::Hotkey, $*RButton Up, RButtonup, offKeyWait, RButton, T0.4If ErrorLevel = 1{Hotkey, $*RButton Up, RButtonup, onMouseGetPos, ox, oySetTimer, WatchTheMouse, 5TrayTip, Scrolling started, Scrolling mode has been started}ElseSend {RButton}returnRButtonup:Hotkey, $*RButton Up, RButtonup, offSetTimer, WatchTheMouse, offTrayTipreturnWatchTheMouse:MouseGetPos, nx, nyIf ((dx := nx-ox)**2 > 8 ){times := Abs(dy) / 4ControlGetFocus, control, ALoop, %times%{If (dx > 0)SendMessage, 0x114, 1, 0, %control%, A ; 0x114 is WM_HSCROLLElseSendMessage, 0x114, 0, 0, %control%, A ; 0x114 is WM_HSCROLL}}If ((dy := ny-oy)**2 > 8 ){times := Abs(dy) / 4Loop, %times%{If (dy > 0)Click WheelDownElseClick WheelUp}}MouseMove ox, oyreturn
This is a great product. It works perfectly right out of the box with my Garmin Street Pilot
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
I wanted a remote to use for playing around with macros, because the self timer function was getting a bit old. The remote does exactly what it was supposed to do. I had never heard of the company that shipped it, so I was wary, but the product was packed well, shipped quickly, and was in unopened, 'new-in-box' condition. All in all, this was a great shopping experience and it provided a product which was unavailable to me locally, at a fair price. Recommended.
Me parece un buen radio cd despertador. Tiene doble corneta. RAdio AM y FM. Lee CD de musica, tambien lee CD RW. A su vez tiene dos alarmas con las que puedes configurar la forma en que te despiertas.Lo recomiendo ampliamente
I bought them in Mexico (for the equivalent of 20 or 21 USD)They sound really greatThey play frequencies from 10 Hz to 27k Hz(or for the non-experts, they play nice smooth bass n bright high)Thay have a pretty nice design (comfortable)and with "speakers" of 4 cm (a bit more than 1 1/2 inches)plus: the cord/cable is 3m (10 in)long so is perfect also for musicians(you know, for plugin it to your amp/fX)Love them!
Not much can really be said about this, other than it works fine. It charges fairly quickly, holds the charge well, and lasts a long time when taking pictures. I needed a backup battery for my digital Rebel for long trips away from a power source, had no trouble with the original battery.
I agree with other reviewers on a few issues, namely the lack of support for the Mighty Mouse on the Mac (no horizontal scrolling, for instance, plus the lack of the specific control panel for the Mighty Mouse) and the problems after PCs fall asleep. I've noticed also that an IBM T43p laptop running XP doesn't recognize the DVI monitor when docked, while a Lenovo T61p running Vista recognizes the monitor automatically. Moreover also keyboard recognition might be impaired on the Mac, as after connecting to the Mac through the switch the Mac thought I had a generic keyboard. On the other hand, every Mac-specific key on my Apple keyboard works as expected.Notwithstanding all the above I've done some research before getting this DVI KVM switch, and I still don't think there's a real alternative to the Avocent one. Probably, when DVI will hopefully be nearly as common as VGA, better alternatives will be easier to spot.Using it with an all-Apple set of devices, I expected some minor glitches like the ones I'm seeing, but everything works as much as I need it to work. The T43 can use my Apple display at full resolution if forced to do it, and the Mighty Mouse is still good with the Mac even if not as mighty as it could be. This KVM is also very quick at switching, before I had a Belkin VGA KVM and it was fairly slow at switching keyboard and mouse, and often it would hang requiring me to unplug and plug in again the mouse.Considering that I haven't seen a single vendor supporting officially a mixed Apple/PC environment, I would imagine that Mac users can easily end up getting some PC KVM that has more problems with Macs and Apple devices than the Avocent one.
While the new "long life" NIMH cells have made a tradeoff of lower self discharge for lower capacity, people who charge their batteries just before use (e.g. before a photo shoot) will appreciate the extra capacity of the 2700 mah cell. A typical 1 month old eneloop cell will deliver 1500 mAh, while a freshly charged sanyo 2700 cell does deliver 2700 mAh. That's nearly twice the energy available. While the eneloop cells work well in remote controlls and devices that don't get alot of use, the high capacity cells should be considered for photoflash, digital camera, and other high drain applications.As shown in the photos above these are shipping in 2 wrappers, the white sanyo and the green sanyo/ge - the cell inside appears electrically identical but marketed differently.There are alot of cells packaged 24-100 ea per pack from various made in china battery companies - while labeled 2500-2700 mAh, tested against the sanyo these bulk batteries barely hit 1000 mAh and many don't make it that far despite their label. The local frys has been moving these by the pallet at bargain basement prices but they are not true high capacity cells. To date I've only seen sanyo and Yuasa make a real 2700 mAh (guarateed 2500) cell which is more charge than even alkaline batteries, albeit at 1.3V instead of 1.5V - if you need a higher voltage a new nickel iron chemistry has hit the market at 1.65 V and is rechargableThe 2700 mAh sanyo / GE battery comes in different colored cells (some white/orange some silver/green but the same battery). In all my testing the 2700 GE/Sanyo has been by far the best NiMH AA.The eneloop scheme means the batteries come "pre-charged" but only hold 2000 mAh, or about 75% of these out of the charger. You pay every time you use them for that convenience of having it charged when you get it. That's a Win once, loose a thousand times in a row scenario. You can't even get those odds in Vegas.The 2700 has consistently been a top performer, exceeding MAHA's offering at 2700 (which comes out under 2500 on their own tester). In real use, products that would run for 1 day on "normal" 1850 mAh cells or NiCd cells run almost 2 days on the 2700 sanyo's.Trying to find these has been difficult. I bought some 2 weeks ago and now they are "unavailable" - HELLO AMAZON - RESTOCK THESE - Christmas is comming and we need them!Finally - these offer tremendous current capacity so your cameras and flashes will charge and operate faster.Having tested over 2 dozen brands and sizes of batteries, these came to the top of the pack quick. At 12.99, their price to performance number was excellent too. You can pay more, but you can't find a better performing cell.
This is the second set of Wireless TV AV Systems I have bought. The first came from Best Buy and worked well but it took a while for the connection to be made and my wireless routers and phones caused a problem with reception. I decided to buy a new one but found this updated version instead. It works perfectly! As soon as you turn it on it is connected! The picture is perfectly clear with no interruption from my wireless router connection or the phone that is 2.4 also. The Micro does cause interference, though, but it is not something that is running all of the time.I have the transmitter attached to the DVR and 3 receivers positioned throughout the house. I would recommend this to anyone that would like to save the cost of extra cable or satellite boxes.The only con is that the remote does not work through the receivers. You will have to physically change the channel at the trasmitter site.
I have had this unit for several months and has worked fine. The mapping and re-routing is fairly reasonable and accurate.On a trip to Boston from Maryland, after 4 hour of use, the screen went blank. The unit was on the windshield mount. When I took it down I notice the unit was hot and would not turn back on.I have tried to contact Fine Digital USA for several weeks, via phone, the mail box is full and can not receive any more calls is on the answering machine.I have sent several emails to them as well.I guess there should have been a warning not to use this for more than several hours.Very unhappy with lack of customers service.
Ordered in happiness that my son would be able to finally put music on his phone, but no, I was wrong! My son complained to me that the memory card did not work on his phone. He bought a cable for it, but the cable works just fine. This memory card was a waste of money. Not buying from this seller again.
The Foretrex is fine and I use it about an hour each day. Battery life is extra bad; about 9 hours on alkalines and 4 hours on rechargable NiCads. Unfortunately there is very little warning on low juice prior to shut down.
First of all, the Amazon price is $100 cheaper than Dell's price, plus Crucial has a good reputation. That said, it arrived quickly, took me less than 10 minutes to install, and my system detected it just fine. It did not really make my computer FASTER, although I did notice a small increase in processing speed. However, I did notice that running multiple intensive programs at the same time was no longer a problem. I had my disk cleanup tool running + an antispyware program scanning my hard drive + I was browsing the internet all at the same time and did not experience lagging. Most importantly, my fans did NOT go CRAZY as they usually do if I try to do all those things at once. I feel like I have received exactly what I was expecting out of this product and not let down. And for the price, I think it's a great deal if you're looking for a performance upgrade for your computer.
if u set ur macbook in ur lap sure u will get hotthis is the most comfortable and coolest item for this usage ..i user all the time even in a table
Love it it makes playing and videos much better, bigger area seen while plaiyng video games and the price was. Ice
Originally I started using in-ear earphones at work to isolate me from the office noise. I started with the Shure E2c and liked them pretty well.My ears are not built for the normal earbud; I need something that would stay in my ear. Later, in a moment of weakness I decided to upgrade to the E3c and I have no regrets. While I know there are better earphones out there, I think that for the price these are great. They make a big improvement while watching movies on an airplane. They are well balanced acoustically with good base and good highs with a nice midrange in between. They also are not victim to noise when the wires move around.The come in a great little case that makes them convenient for travel.I've had these for a few years now and am very happy with them. By the way, I would give the E2c's 5 stars as well. They don't sound quite as good, but they are almost half the price.
Nice long cord, the dark color blends in with our dark stage. Has an outlet that can accommodate a DC transformer without blocking off adjacent outlets.
I got this to have gigabit Ethernet capability for my Vaio CR590. Although this product is not approved for vista, it did install correct drivers by automatically downloading them from MS download on vista home premium (32bit). I cannot comment on 64bit version.Product is nice to have when you require gigabit connection for connecting network drive or other peripherals.I'm happy about this product and would like Belkin to update the product summary about vista (32bit) compatibility.
This is a follow-up to my earlier review. Since then my scanner lamp failed. Warranty repair was quick and successful, but like the other reviewer they forgot to lock down the scanner head! These lamps must be defective BIG TIME.
Good for lower wattage systems. Comes with 50 Amp fuse but I wouldn't power more than 40 Amps with it.
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.
I have really loved the Nikon D40. I was trying to decide between a point and shoot and a SLR camear and I am glad that I purchased the SLR. The images are tremendous and it is easy to use. My wife has no problem using it and she is not that tech savy. The size is great and not to big. After doing lots of reviews on cameras I am glad to have picked the D40.
I use the drive as a storage place for my media and such and I haven't had a problem yet. I keep it in an underventilated place, and it never gets very hot. The only way I know it's on is by looking at it, can't hear a thing. My laptop doesn't have a firewire port, so I use a PCMCIA firewire card and it works fine. I'm completely satisfied with it. This refers to the 320Gb version, but it's all WD baby. I wish I knew they had a 500Gb version for $50 more than I paid for mine. Live and learn.Fast forward to 2009 - Drive busted. Search "click of death" for explanation. Lost all photos, music, everything overnight.
Not really. Didn't lower temps in my case at all. Don't see why everyone else thinks the product is so great.
This model is much nicer looking and can do much more than the one sold at the wal-mart. It's cheaper also, which is unbeliable. Amazon is great. I used the free shipping option but got the item quickly.I already have expensive DVD and CD players made by Toshiba and Technics but they only play original DVDs or CDs which are in perfect condition. I tested the DVDs and CDs I had troubles with in the past on this machine and it played them all beautifully. I love the way the machine can read the data files (music and video format) and reformat/display as slide show fasion in one single touch! it's very cool. The remote works great and requires only one touch on most fuctions.The only disk the machine won't play in my test is the CD-RW (rewritable). Over all, it's great machine with a great price.
These lightweight binoculars are crystal clear, adjust well to each eye and seem surprisingly well made at any price. I lead school groups through a nature reserve - view birds, whales, other wildlife, rocks and plant life. Will be recommending them to all of my fellow volunteers.
I'm working in a limited space and the Kensington Orbit makes the situation a little more comfortable and at a reasonable cost. I've used Orbit Optical's big brotherKensington Expert Mouse Optical USB Trackball for PC or Mac 64325and I prefer the smaller version.It's simple and it gets the job done it's a nice easy little product, HOORAY.
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
The card itself is recognized OK by both my 17" MacBook Pro as well as my Lenovo laptop. BUT, I've tried several different sizes and brands of MMC and SD cards with no luck whatsoever. None of them are seen by Win XP or Mac OS 10.4.8. Belkin's website is completely mum about any support or suggestions. Bleh. Since some of them seem to work for other commenters, I can only guess that mine is DOA. Maybe a quality-control issue?
Say you are going on a trip. You could carry an extra battery for your camera in your camera bag. The camera loses power during a shoot and you have to fish through your bag for the spare battery and install it. Shots are lost forever.With this unit, you have twice the battery power for longer shoots between changing. Just buy 4 batteries and charge them all. You'll have enough power to fill a 4 GB CF card.Another feature is the AA battery cage that you can use to power your XTi while you are waiting for the rechargeable batteries. This attachment comes free with the unit.
I gave this to my husband for his birthday and he loves it. You can store pictures on it too, so he can look at me and the kids while he is on his break at work. You can watch movies on it, and music videos and listen to music. It has such a nice size screen too. Sounds great.
Being budget minded, I didn't want to spend $300+ for a CL polarizer since I'm not a high end user, but I didn't want to buy a $10 cheepo either. This seemed some where in the middle with good reviews.The Tiffen polarizer really brings out the definition in the clouds and removes glare on water or shiny surfaces just as it should. Super snug fit, smooth rotation, good photo results.Definitely get the plastic wrenches for removal though. Once it's on your lens, it's on. Tightening ring is so narrow, fingers just won't do.Overall though, very happy with this filter.
I don't know why but no matter WHAT I do you can always hear a faint static noise in the back and thats IF I get lucky! Even the stations that it recommends isnt clear. It was a waste of money because I LOVE MUSIC AND ANYTHING THAT DISRUPTS IT, EVEN THE LITTLEST THING IS THE MOST ANNOYINGEST THING EVER!!!!!! I recommend just sticking to burning CD's or if your car has an auxiliary jack, USE THAT. iTrip should just be your last resort...but I don't think I'll ever be using mines.
This receiver pretty much does everything a music lover would want it to do. Lots of clean power, phono jack. I've got a turntable, dual tape deck, CD/DVD player, equalizer, and digital cable box (for the music stations) hooked up to this bad-boy and it sounds great turned down or cranked up. I can't believe the price is so low. This receiver kicks some serious butt. It sounds great on its own but when you put an EQ with it the sound is out of this world (I bought the AudioSource EQ100 Stereo Graphic Equalizer also from Amazon).
I've ordered this for someone in my group in another location. I've received no negative feedback.
I bought this to connect my iMac to Garmin eTrex. Works perfectly, no issues at all. I did download and install the latest driver from the Keyspan site, which was newer than the driver on the supplied CD.
gave it to my wife got the quad core for regular stuff just serfing the internet cant tell the differance not intill you put a work load on it
This drive worked beutifully in the first 6-8 months, regardless of the infrequent unexplained miscommunication with the PC. After I trusted it for all my work and research data backup, done just once every month, it suddenly gave clicking sounds and stopped working. After extended agony with the customer support, I got no understanding or even the will to help or just listen. Surperisingly, when I talked about this subject with some of my collegues in our University, I discovered that many of them, 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 that I trusted with my work, 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.
I love this stuff. I have used some of the other cheaper stuff before (the white stuff) and they are okay. This stuff definitely is worth the price. When used in my HTPC it lowered the temps enough to the point that the fan does not ramp up to full blast when just idling. Nice.
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've been using a Belkin 7-port hub for a few years now, but it just couldn't handle my external hard drives, especially since I often have 2 running at the same time. I'm a professional photographer and fanatical about backing up my photos and data. Poor little Belkin was getting shakier all the time and I guess I can't blame it. So after doing some research, I decided to try this Targus 7-port hub. My set up is a little unusual - I have my laptop on a stand that I move over to my sofa to work at (lap of luxury, huh?). It's always tethered to the power cord and an ethernet cable (I prefer that over wifi). I also have 10-foot USB extension cord attached, which in turn hooks up to the Targus hub that's stored in a little closet under my staircase. That's where I keep my printer, scanner and 4 external hard drives. Even with that old USB extension cord, the hub handles large transfers with ease. I just transferred 3.92 gigs of photos to one of these hard drives and the transfer rate quickly climbed up to 18.9 gigs per second - the transfer was done in a flash! I am in LOVE!
Can not find the tapes in the stores anymore. Took a chance and ordered eight of them. Very pleased with price and delivery. Could not ask for a better deal on this product. Thank You!
I purchased one of these routers after reading some good reviews and ignoring the bad reviews. The good reviews must have simply come from the lucky few who received working units.I ordered a DIR-450 directly from a D-Link authorized distributor, Ingram Micro. (I own a small computer shop near Pittsburgh). The router I received was packaged in a DIR-450 box, the router itself was silkscreened with the DIR-450 model number on it's face and it's serial/product label also indicated that it was a DIR-450. When I tried to set up the unit, I found that it had DIR-451 firmware/hardware inside. I contacted D-link tech support. It's obvious that D-Link is a company that does not want you to speak to a real person. They make every attempt to divert you to their website or pay-support. The person I spoke to told me the router had the wrong firmware and that it was not possible for me to flash it to a DIR-450. He told me to send it in and they would repair it within 7-10 days. I find that option offensive, so I declined. I RMA'd the product and sent it back to Ingram. I ordered a second unit from a different D-Link authorized distributor, D&H.; I ordered the second unit from a different distributor just in case Ingram had received an entirely bad batch of these things. The new router arrived and guess what - the exact same condition existed. DIR-451 firmware/hardware in a DIR-450 branded and packaged box.I have now ordered a Linksys router. D-Link products will never be found on the shelves of my store and I will always advise our customers to avoid D-Link.
This is my first "Pro-Sumer" digital camera and I couldn't be happier. I'd made a decision to step up to this level of camera earlier this summer. After researching what was available, I was 99% sold on the Canon EOS 10-D. While searching for the best deal on a 10-D, I found out that Canon would be releasing the Digital Rebel in a little over a month. I read all the technical specs and the estimated price and was sold. This camera has the same sensor and most of the features of the 10-D but is over $500 cheaper. Yes, the body is made of "plastic" and not the spiffy Magnesium Alloy body the 10-D has. I for one am thankful for the lighter weight plastic body. If you are like me and this is your first Digital SLR camera, it will take some time getting used to the weight of these cameras. The Digital Rebel, while not as rugged as the 10-D, is built very sturdy. Now, onto my favorite part... the pictures. I could not believe the quality of the pictures I was taking. The color and textures that I was able to capture blew me away. And the ability to shoot fully auto all the way to fully manual and several "creative zones" in between made exploring this camera's abilities fun and easy. If you had been considering jumping up to the Digital SLR family, the Digital Rebel has made it much more affordable to do so with results that will leave you very happy.
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.
The biggest difference between this filter and uncoated filters is that glare is drastically reduced. I can look straight through, and my eyes are telling my brain that there's nothing there, like that windex commercial with the birds. This is precisely what a UV filter is supposed to do - reduce glare, haze, and UV light, while not getting in the way of your actual picture. And it does this superbly. I use it mostly as a lens cover, but the glare and haze reduction are real benefits, in addition to the protection it offers my lens. Don't let yourself be oversold with more expensive filters, especially DMC ones. You can't tell the difference in the pictures you take. The quality of this filter can't be beat, and the price is great to boot!
Logitech is great! I have the comparable Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and mouse. They both work fine at a short range, but the Logitech model works much much better from 10 - 15 feet away. The Microsoft product misses key strokes and mouse movements at that range. This was important to me because my PC is hooked up to my TV... and i use my keyboard from my couch. The Logitech product works like a charm! Don't worry about the reviews saying the mouse seems on the cheap side. It may be a tiny bit smaller than the Microsoft model... but it works much better. What is more important to you? Also I noticed the Microsoft receiver must be put far away from other wires and electronic devices. Its signal is interfered with easily. Logitech model seems much better in that aspect.
Colors will definitely impress you. Flesh tones are super. Best performance is with the 28lb. bright white/ultra smooth paper. Highly recommend this printer over any other brand.
Canon has made a wonderful product that is both elegant and functional. It is very simple to install and operate. For the price here at Amazon and the features packaged you can't go wrong. I researched and shopped around before deciding on this product and I'm not disappointed. Whether you scan photos or text documents the available software allows you to convert to whatever program you prefer. Also, the size of this scanner is simply amazing! Canon has made a superior product!
This product work's great in my computer repair business, let's me do advanced virus scans on my client's system with out having to put them in my system.
You won't find a better pair of headphone for the money! Crystal clear sound separation and solid (though not fashionably overbearing) bass. Negatives: it does leak sound at higher volumes and the cord is a bit on the thin side. The retro design might not be everyone's cup of tea.Two thumbs up!
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.
This is a good calculator as would be expected from Texas Instruments, who have been in the calculator business for decades. A calculator should do the functions that it is supposed to do, which this calculator does. However, like several other's have noted, the keys can be a challenge. I've had to start over after entering a number due to the numbers not enterring as they should have. A good press of the keys takes care of that issue, but most calculators do not need to have the keys pressed firmly for the correct operation... If Texas Instruments could redesign around the key issue, this would be a five star calculator, as the case and display are well designed. I have only used this calculator for a total of maybe 15 - 20 hours, and the keys may work better over time, but I have not seen any change during the timeframe noted.Update 6/16/11 - I'm hoping that I ended up with a lemon, and that this is not an indicator of TI's quality standards. I'm dropping my rating from 4 stars to 2 stars. The decimal button works only when pressed firmly as do several other buttons on this calculator. When taking a timed test in a finance class, this calculator really failed me because of these issues. Even being aware of the issues with the calculator I found myself having to redo calculations several times for most of the problems due to the calculator not taking the decimal point. In over thirty years of using calculators I have never had one with issues like this. At this point, I'd only recommend this calculator to my enemies, not my friends.
excellent song and video player plenty of storage very good sound quality. I was satisfied with the purchase of ipod classic 160 gb
I just needed a place to store some of the years worth of negatives before digital. This works perfectly fine. If the negatives were cut right you could fit 24 exposures (with maybe an extra exposure) on one sheet. If it were 36, it would take 1.5.The product was delivered on time and packaged well. No complaints.
This is perfect for the price. It work perfectly; for window vista, it has a pre-installed driver. The only one thing is that it does not work with my gender changer; I had to use an all female null cable. Everything is working like fresh water.
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?
this was purchased about 6 years ago. I still use it on transcontinental plane flights, along with my Sony sound reducing headphones.the Gmini is not state-of-the-art, but it gets the job done. no complaints.
DCR HC36. I bought this camera just two days before. But the colour quality is not at the expected level.It is showing only 50 % of the colours. I dont know what to do?I spent a lot of money to buy the camera.If any others are facing the same problem please let me know.Only my camera is like that or all sony cameras are like that.
Definately alot of GPS functionality for the money. I've been holding off buying one until the prices came down, and happened to pick mine up on a "day after Thanksgiving" sale at Radio Shack for about 129. I've seen complaints about sluggish performance, but every route I have attempted so far comes up in less than a minute, typically 20 to 40 seconds. The touch screen is great, easy to navigate. Features like a "Home" button, an Instant locator which tells your exact location at any given moment-excellent for emergency situations. Address book, Trip planner with multiple stops.Battery life seems acceptable, I would however recommend that after the intial full charge you fully expend the battery before recharging as recommended for most re-chargable devices. The size is great, easily fits into a shirt pocket, Will be excellent of site seeing etc. The Traffic re-route is awesome, it gives you options for how far to re-route so you can avoid being dumped back into traffic.POIs are great, has an "In the area" option which quickly gets you to gas, food etc. I've heard other more expensive units have more POIs, but I've yet to be disappointed.Bottom line - An excellent product for the money. There are more expensive units out there, but if you are on a budget, and don't want to spend three to seven hundred on a GPS unit, pick one of these babies up for less than $150, Great Bang for the Buck.
Best available at great price. Lesser model was only a consuideration because it was cheaper.
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??
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
I like it although a little pricey. I took a start off because I ran into a problem for which I have a cure when needed.The 4-port molded module is attached to the plate with two machine screws that mate with long hexagonal nuts embedded in the plastic. If one applies too much pressure to the USB cable that one is attaching, as I did, the nuts will pull out of the plastic. The cure will be to remove the slipping nut and replace the screw with a wood screw. In all other respects the 4-port plate works as expected putting, ie like a charm.
My dad recorded tons of videos from 2002 - 2008. High school concerts, events, etc. The audio is nonexistent on much of the video when I play it back. There are a few fragmented words and sentences, but for the most part, nothing.Really disheartening when I was looking forward to watching my high school concerts again. Watching a choir concert without sound is very boring.Any idea how I could get the audio off of it?
this was a replacement for my etrex, which I had for several years. I am glad I got it. It is an amazing gpsr
So far I've only been using it to record movies off the television and it's worked perfectly. I even recorded a pay per view and the quality was great. No coasters here! I'd reccomend these to anyone and I'll be back for more when I finish what I purchased.
This product is very nice. I used it in my CFA exam. It gives me a lot help. What's more, it is very cheap~
This cutter is Fabulous!!!! It is used by the pros to cut. Always cuts straight-cuts paper up to 15 inches long - self-sharping blade - sturdy. I have tried cutters that the craft stores sell and they are worthless as far as I am concerned. But this one is expensive but if you want a straight cut every time, this is the cutter to buy. It even cuts chipboard! The only thing that I found to be negative is that cutting less than 2 inches is a challenge but there are ways to get around that. Love this thing.
I bought a slightly used (display model) Olympus E-500 2.5 years ago and have been extremely happy with the results. The battery life continues to be excellent even after constant use (almost daily for 2.5 years). The picture quality is excellent, even with flash in low light (but not very low light) conditions.HOWEVER, this camera is starting to have small focusing problems (feels like sometimes it doesn't want to take the photo) and a red line now appears on all low-light photos. I would reccomend this camera whole heartedly to anyone, but be aware that it will not last as long as you would like. I would think that for the price I would get at least 4-5 years out of it. My last Olympus was bought in 2002 and still works well.
It's amazing that a UPS crew can drop, kick, tumble, fumble and crush the box and yet when I peeled away the tattered outer packaging the Brother MFC-845cw came out unscathed. I've used it for a month and love it. I don't do a lot of copying or faxing but this machine is great and I'm really glad to have it when I need it. I can finally do color enlargements - my favorite feature. I discovered it by reading a review in WIRED magazine. They said it was the only one they'd seen with a cordless phone - - duh, why don't they all have that? Anyway, I highly recommend it. I got free shipping, paid no sales tax, and got it for $25 less than MSRP. Score!
This is a warning for all those who are thinking of buying any Western Digital external hard drive.I purchased my first WD 500GB external hard drive about a year and a half ago. The first thing I noticed was how long it took for it to boot up after it had been sitting idle. At first, this was more of an irritant than an actual problem; after all, I just increased my storage capacity by 500GB, but after a few months, the amount of time it took to boot up increased and became a point of contention.After about six months, my My Book failed to boot up. The circular light came on but the familiar whirling sound of the hard drive did not kick in. I was mortified. I spent months transferring my CD collection to the drive and in mere moments, the entire project was lost. I took the My Book back to Best Buy (where I originally purchased it) but their Geek Squad could not bring it back to life.Best Buy was kind enough to furnish me with a replacement. Well, I got a little over a year out of the second My Book and it, too, just suddenly stopped. The manufacturer's warrantee had expired and so did Best Buy's. I purchased an external shell to see if I could salvage the info off the hard drive. It didn't work. By the way, if you have the same problem, be careful about which shell you buy because the My Book has a special pin connector that is completely unlike most internal tower or laptop hard drives.At first, the My Book seems like a real deal, good prices and maximum storage capacity, but the real test is the test of time. I know that all hard drives eventually fail, but usually they give you some sort of warning or, preventatively, you replace them after five years or so. I just don't think that 6 to 13 months gives you enough time to think about getting a replacement, especially with no warning.After reading all of the positive reviews from users who recently purchased their My Books, I would be curious to see what they say about it a year from now. I am so frustrated that I will never buy another Western Digital product again.
i have about 300 cds, and jewel cases and bothersome binders are just too much of a hassle. after buying this my cds take up half as much space and are much easier to access and organize. my cds are alphabetized and i can easily flip through them, take out a sleeve, and get my cd which hasnt been scratched by taking it in and out of cases or by from falling out of binders.
This product was easy to assemble and install. I purchased it for our DTV box. The antenna is located on top of our TV cabinet, and because it is so low in profile, one doesn't even see it.I highly recommend this product.
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.
For the money you cannot beat it. I use it as a range scope to spot my shot groups. Works really good out to 200yrds. Gets a little fuzzy past that.For the money, I would recommend.
I purchased 2gig to upgrade an old computer we use for E-mail and to surf the web. We don't intend on replacing this older machine anytime soon so I wanted to make it a little more enjoyable. It was a quick install, I powered up and system rebooted (on it's own) once and works fine. There is a slight speed increase having doubled my ram but I am pleased with the cost, ease and improvement.
I have purchased other items from Cables Unlimited and am mostly very happy with my purchases. I am a firm believer in not paying more than you have to for cables, and overpriced cables are nothing but a rip off. However this cable was a disappointment.The plastic feels cheap and britle, and the signal quality was worse than that of VGA. I compared a VGA connection to this connection using a top of the line PC with a high end video card, on a 46" 1080p LCD tv. The HDMI signal was awful, whereas the VGA was crystal clear.I do not recommend this cable.
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.
item was smaller than I had imagined but works perfectly. For its size the lantern gives off a good amount of light and the radio quality is very good. Would definitely recommend. Makes a great birthday gift for dad.
I have been using this pack for the last 6 months and my charging needs include BB8800, Toshiba Gigabeat, iPod Classic and a vintage Dell PDA. Works like a champ. Original APB charging cable (USB to Mini-USB) also serves BB and Gigabeat and I carry 2 more retractable cables (1 each for iPod and Dell PDA). Store all items in a Case Logic Portable Hard Drive Case (PHDC) and throw it in my carry-on flight bag when travelling. Keeps me entertained for hours and also connected for days.
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.
The SpeckTone Retro II is an Excellent iPod dock. I originally purchased this dock in the hopes that it could be used with the unmentioned iPod touch (version 1.1.4). I got the dock, dropped my iPod in, and it immediately started charging (I used the dock-adapter that the iPod comes with). Unfortunately, the remote didn't work with the ipod (or so it seemed at first) (yes, it has a remote). I left my ipod in the dock overnight and something magical happened - the remote started working! So now, it is a fully functional iPod touch dock that charges, plays music great, and lacks no intentional features. The sound quality is excellent, and for those of you who care about volume, this will do the trick. It honestly gets louder than some "boom-boxes" that I have seen before, even in the little package. I really have nothing bad to say about this dock - if you are thinking of getting one, get it now!As a side note, this is most definitely the best price I have seen on one of these docks, trust me, well worth it!
Product is exactly as described. Very Useful. Look forward to doing business with this person or establishment in the future.
I bought this camera as a gift and it failed in a matter of months. I sent it back and after hearing nothing at all from customer service for months, the camera was sent back unrepaired. They claimed they had tried to contact me several times (nonsense, I gave them my cell number AND email address) and that the camera was "unrepairable" due to "moisture damage". When I asked if this could be caused by airborne moisture, they said yes. I live in Oregon, and none of my other digital cameras ever had any problems with this. They stonewalled me on fixing the camera. You have been warned: NEVER buy Panasonic junk!
I bought this to leave connected to my 52" flat screen. I can now hook up my laptop at a whim to view pictures, the web or movies on my flat screen.
I love it !I had the unit for about a year, no issues what so ever.I live in an apartment, the range is very good (but my Apt. is small), and setting it up was very simple.
I got a new inkjet printer that prints directly on the cd's, I had problems in the past when I made coppies of my Church sermons, labels started to peal as they got older these are directly on the cd's so this type do not peal
I bought this keyboard based on some of the reviews here and was not disappointed. It is my favorite keyboard since my long lost Samsung Korean language keyboard (which was lost in my move).Things I like: Keys are low-profile and soft-clicking. No extra keys I will never press. Only 1 "win" key (which was promptly covered with a Linux sticker) - why do we need two meta keys? Great response for fast typing. Solid construction. Looks great, much better than the older version. USB. Not wireless.Things I don't like: Only 2 things. The feet do not raise the keyboard to an acceptable angle. The characters on the keys are kind of small, which I don't mind so much because I don't look at the keys as I type, but they appear to be decals and I'm not sure if they're going to last or rub off. I'd like to hear from someone who has had the keyboard for a while.I use this primarily for writing, coding, and a little gaming.
This is the strongest little table top tri-pod I have ever used or bought. It will hold up to a lense adapter w a heavy Telephoto lens attached without tipping over. I believe it will hold up to 5LBS. I own 4 table top tri-pods & this one I will use more often because of it's sturdiness. Tilting camera is no problem. If you are looking for as low as you can go for a camera shot, say about 4 or 5 inches off the floor or ground level with a L-Bar Bracket attached for 2 Slave Flashes this is the one to buy. It is worth the money. I bought less expensive ones, but tip over, when using just camera it's ok. Talking to professional Camera salesmen have told me that this is a hard find. Not many tri-pods that sit so low & hold up without tipping over with all attachments on it. It is heavy for it's size, built for endurance, easy to pack up. Just the feel of it & you know you got the right tri-pod for it's intentions. A 5 star, nothing less. Manfrotto lives up to it's name & quality. Took me 6 months to find this one. Don't need another table top & am very happy with this. Later I will give some photos of the tripod loaded with attachments at floor level of kittens nursing.
I have this backpack for my HP Elitebook 6930. This bag is a little bigger for my laptop(14.1"), but it has nice color, multiful function inside pockets. But I dont like the side pockets, one of which is designed too small. The other side pocket for water battle is a net pocket that I worried not strong enough for my battle. In whole, it is a very safe bag for computer, and nice looking too.
I bought this so that I could use the same CPL filter on all of my lenses. It certainly saves $ as GOOD filters are in no way inexpensive. It was curious that the step adapter came in a very plain cellophane wrapper with no labeling to state that it was made by Tiffen. Other than that, it works as it is suppose to and that is all I was hoping for.
Everything about the sound quality has already been said: these headphones sound awesome. Great bass, great detail. They let sound in and out, and I like it that way, less claustrophobic than completely closed 'phones.The surprising thing(or maybe not) is how much attention they get. 80's vintage style is in now, and every time I wear them people ask what they are and comment on how good they look. I bought them for the sound quality and price, and the looks are just an awesome extra for me. Extra legitimacy points for the vintage look, since this design was produced without changes since the 1984. It's not some stylized knock-off, these are the real deal.They are a fashion accessory. They pack great sound. Either way you look at them, the PortaPro's are excellent.
Wow, look at that picture. And the price. And free delivery. And no sales tax.
I use this with a D60 for low-light tripod-mounted shots. I haven't tried the range for self-portraits, but it works fine from at least 10' away behind the camera. As long as I point it in the general direction of the camera, it works like a charm. What more could you ask for from a tiny, inexpensive wireless shutter release?
I have had this player for just over two weeks now and have found it easy to use. Unlike what some other reviewers have said, the Napster software is not a must if you want to transfer music to this player. Windows Media Player 10 works just fine. The product manual from Samsung seems to be the cause of the confusion, since it does not do a good job of explaining this. Although the manual gives detailed instructions on how to sign up and use Napster to transfer music, it does not provide any details on how to use WMP 10. You can import your music into WMP 10 and use the Sync feature to upload music into this player - it works just fine.The player supports Secure WMA and the line-in recording feature is useful to have, if you want to digitize music from your tape and LP collection. I have not yet attempted to import Playlists into the player via WMP 10, though but I have read at least one other review on this site that states that you need the Napster software to import playlists. Assuming this to be a limitation of the product (and not of WMP 10), it still deserves 4 stars, as the sound is excellent and overall, the product appears to be easy to use.
I have owned my T45 since late 1999, and thought it might be of interest to people considering buying a used one, to hear about how well this machine has stood the test of time for me. I use it at home for personal and small business functions - and I use them all. Printing, copying, scanning (though the built-in OCR software is rendered inoperative in the long-ago upgrade to Windows XP and needed to be replaced with other proprietary OCR software) and the FAX - which I use only to SEND because the high-speed connection does sot sync with being able to use it to receive faxes. For that, I use the free version of eFax. This machine has never let me down.Often, I have caught myself looking at the sales in the Sunday ads for a new multi-function (or, as they are now called, all-in-one machines) - then I remind myself - there is nothing wrong with the one I have! Oh, I suppose cosmetically it's old-style beige is a clash with the newer black PC outfit - but if I am going to spend a couple of hundred dollars on a new gadget or toy - it might as well be on something I really need!The cartridges are still available - both from HP as well as from various 'refillers'; the print quality is very good the photos I print myself (using premium HP paper) come out quite nicely. and the FAX and copying work flawlessly.Yes, it is heavy- but I don't have much need to move it!So, if you need an 'all-in-one' and can find one of these puppies at a good price, you might save enough to buy a new digital camera.... or something else.Like me - old does not = useless!
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.
This is nicely designed. There is ample space between the outlets to line computer plugs one after the next with a little space between, and the side plugs are perfect for the really large plugs. The device has a warning light for when it isn't properly grounded. The cord from the device to the wall looks far smaller in the photo than it is in reality. There is a wire organizer built into the unit.There is one feature that may be harmful or desireable depending on your set up. The plug is built at an angle. That is, when the prongs are in the outlet, the immediate casing angles off to the right. This could get out of the way of another plug in the socket, or get in the way of something else.I'm putting this one in my shopping list, because if I ever need another surge protector, I'm going with this one again. It's the best I've ever owned.
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!
I had an Indiglo alarm clock which began fading its display (without an etch-a-sketch type shake). I was torn between an iPod radio and CD player. This accomodates both!! The display is huge and can be dimmed according to prefernce. Also, you can wake to alarm, radio, or CD. There is an A/C jack (with the cord provided). I go to sleep listening to my iPod. Also, there is a sleep timer that you can set to shut the sounds off when you've drifted asleep. It was everything I wanted! I'm glad I made the purchase!
Great deal; two monitors, headset mounting & stands, multiple vid inputs, headphones for each monitors, and other pluses...but it can't seem to take the vibrations of a moving vehicle. I've set it on seats, on absorbing pillows...it's ridicules how much it skips. But at home on a table top, it's outstanding. Hell, you gotta wonder why it's listed as "currently not available", and I can't seem to find it listed on Audiovox's website.
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 bought this frame for my husband for his birthday and in anticipation of our first child. He loves it so far. He is enjoying all the features and can't wait to have more photos to use with it. I recommend this item to anyone who likes photography, has children and likes electronics. The only down side is that the biggest it comes is the 8inch a bigger frame would have been better.
I bought this to go in the back of my ATT U-verse set-top-box so I could plug in wireless headphones. Sound quality is good. Great product.
You cant beat this DVD player for the money. I recently bought a Sony DVD/VHS Tape player for 5 times the cost and returned it because it skipped and froze while playing back DVD's. This one works flawlessly. Plus it has every DVD function that you would ever want. Zoom, shuttle, FF, plus many more functions. More than you will ever need or use. The only complaints I have are the instructions are rather lacking in detail, but hookup is intuitive and easy, also the button labeling on the remote is a very tiny font that is difficult to read. However, for the price, this can be easily overlooked and you will soon memorize which buttons on the remote you use most frequently. Definitely a best buy in my book.
If you are not a professional 2D image or 3D graphics high-end user, if you just want a sleek LCD monitor sitting on your desk for general usage, this EN7410 monitor has the best Q/P ratio (Quality/Price ratio) in current market for the 17" LCD monitor category.I use it to do my programming, document editing, Internet surfing, some 3D graphics modeling and first phase photoshop touching, I'm very happy with it. Highly recommended.If you are a high-end graphics user, I recommend at least 19" in size with high color precision.
I bought a pair of these in black from Costco, and installed them in my garage. They're only bookshelf speakers, but have a very impressive sound. I went back to Costco to buy another pair for my back yard, but they had already sold out. :^(Fortunately an Amazon seller has them, so I'm going to buy it from them.Like the other reviewer, I found the brackets a bit tricky to work with, but they're sturdy.
This is my second one I have bought for a client I have never gotten any complaints on this product they like the price and setup is easy.Will offer this product again to the next client needing this item.
The sleek design and the high resolution of the scanner attracted me in the first place. But to my surprise, I had big, big troubles to install the device on my labtop which is running windows 98 first edition. It supposed to be plug and play, right? How come I will be so dumb unable to install the device? So the next day I tried my friend's laptop which happens to be running Windows 98 too. Well, It took me less than 5 minutes to setup the device driver, and get it functional. But back to my own home, I still had same problem to set it up. I tried install the hardware manually through the control panel, selecting the &quot;have disk&quot; option, or the &quot;browse&quot; option, but the installation process keeps telling me &quot;no compatible driver was found&quot; on the installation CD-ROM. The installation instructions that comes with the box were so simple, that it tells you nothing except to unplug the device to do the reinstall. The menu said black and white that the scanner supports Windows 98. Later on I realized that my firend's laptop is running Windows 98 Second Edition, while mines is only the first release of Win 98! This made the whole difference! I tried to download from Canon website. The results were the same. Finally I had the conclusion that the device driver is NOT compatible with Win 98 first edition. At that time, I had wasted a whole week of my leisure time! Not to mention I had to return the item ...
I ordered Cables To Go.."Blue",as advertised on your site.In fact every place you can find these cables on your site they are blue.Then why in the world do you ship them out,and they are black?...even tho the product number is the correct one.And yes,I could ship them back,but the time and aggravation this takes makes it not even close to being worthwhile.Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.6ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
This product works fantastically. I use it during voice lessons and in my large lecture halls. Works great for both!
Excellent kit, made the installation of my after market stereo a breeze. Easy to follow directions, especially important for those of us who don't do this often. Stereo looks like it came with the vehicle, very professional, if I do say so, myself.
The Garmin StreetPilot c530 is a simple GPS navigation system. It adopts quickly if you chose to deviate from the route it picks. It gives ample warning for up coming turns so that you do not need Street Names. Its lack of announcing street names, lack of use as a cell phone or iPod makes it a pleasure to use it for the one thng it was designed for; Get from Here to There. The friction base (available from Garmin not the one Amazon incorrectly claims it will work with) is easy to move from car to car and to reposition so that it does not interfere with driving.
same as all the other order Geforce nx 7600gt and they are tryng to send geforce 7300le it not near the same card. will never buy from Riztz!!!
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.
I've literally been using Memorex blank media exclusively for the last 6-7 years and have never had any issues. I've had multiple DVD and CD burners, both professional and standard, and like I say, no issues. Burned about 25 DVD's so for with these and they have all been successful.
Hi folks, I am certainly a challenged computer person but one of our grandson's who is now residing on the west coast of Mexico--we think they are legal residents !!--- requested that we get a webcam so we could comunicate via Skype. In fact there were several requests because I did not think I wanted more electronic gadgets to try and learn to operate. Well, I finally did order the vx-3000 and found that it was a pre-school exercize to get it set up --WOW ! I think it is awesome and highly recommend it!! Doyle
These batteries seem to hold their charge a long time with no problems and you can't beat the price! Have used for 3-4 months so far so good.
I bought this printer primarily for black only text. That it does well and, it prints Avery labels perfectly. I'm impessed with it's compact size. I also own HP7960 and HP1115 photo printers. These are what prompted me to buy the 3845. It would be a perfect entry level low dollar printer. One advantage of HP printers is the print head is in the cartidge. So, when you replace a cartridge you replace the print head.
Pros: Solid build quality, useful features, easy programming, good range, good false alert filtering, voice alerts, Ku band (for European drivers)Cons: Volume could be louder, no rear-facing radar antenna or arrows, mode does not automatically switch to multi-threat display upon multiple radar encounters, not immune to all RDDsOverall, this is an excellent radar detector. It looks great in my windshield (I drive a '98 Honda Civic with a hardwire kit), and the suction cups work well. It has three modes: City, Autoscan, and Highway. I mainly use Autoscan and Highway. The false alert filtering is so good that I rarely use City mode. It is easy to program and to turn off certain bands. There are also four brightness settings, which make it easy to adjust according to light conditions. The detection range is excellent, especially in Upstate New York, where the police are too stupid to use instant-on and I can detect them from a mile away.Now for the negatives. With wind noise at highway speeds and the radio on, it is sometimes hard to hear, even at full volume. I wish that the speaker was just a little bit louder. There are also no arrows or rearward-facing radar antennae, such as in the Valentine One. During highway cruising, this leaves me guessing whether the cop is ahead of me or behind. I usually just slow down and wait to see if I pass him or if he passes me, and then speed back up again once I identify the threat and see that it is safe. Another thing that I do not understand is the multi-threat display. When multi-threat display is activated, it shows the band and signal strength of each threat, simultaneously. This is very useful when there are two or more police radar threats in the area or when there is one real threat and one false alert (from an automatic door opener, for example). This works even better than the V1 "Bogey Counter," because it shows the signal strength of each individual threat, instead of just flashing the number of threats and the signal strength of the strongest one. In most situations, when there is only one threat to pay attention to, the normal display is much easier to read with signal strength bars, much like a cell phone battery meter. It would be ideal if the normal mode could be used at all times, and the detector could automatically switch to multi-threat display upon encountering multiple threats. Instead, the detector remains locked in one mode, and does not change unless it is programmed. This means that if normal mode is activated (this is what what most drivers want), it stays in normal mode and only displays one threat at a time, ignoring the other, even when there are two or more simultaneous threats. This leaves the driver with an annoying decision to make : leave the detector in multi-threat display mode and have less easy-to-read warnings, or leave it in normal mode and not know when there is more than one threat to be aware of.All in all, this is a great detector. I have never used a Valentine One, but from what I have read and researched, this is the better detector for most drivers, due to the better ergonomics, ease of use, cheaper price, voice alerts, and reduced false alarms. Don't hook up this Beltronics (or any other detector) to your windshield and expect to be exempt from speeding tickets. Rather, learn how radar detectors work and how to use them, and understand their weaknesses and blind spots. LIDAR (police laser) is becoming more and more widely used, and laser jammers are essential for anyone seeking adequate protection from speed traps. Although radar detectors can detect laser, they are useless as a form of protection. Radar can be detected long before the officer can read your speed, but by the time your detector alerts you of laser, the officer already has your speed. As far as radar detection goes, the Rx65 does an excellent job and I highly recommend it. If you are a trucker or if you live in Virginia, Washington DC, or Canada, remember to get the Bel STi, because the Rx65 is not immune to all RDDs (radar detector detectors)I hope you find this review useful. Happy speeding :)
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!
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.
I bought this for a Canon Vixia M30 flash memory HD camcorder. It is perfectly sized for this camcorder, and it allowed us to carry the camcorder within a backpack at Disneyland. We wanted something that gave us enough room in the backpack to also carry snacks & jackets. The camcorder slides into the carrier easily, but doesn't have much room to move around within it. It should be noted that this carrier does not have any pockets, so you'll need to find another way to carry whatever accessories you wish to bring along. This wasn't an issue for us (accessories stayed at hotel during the day).
I bought thru amazon this Seagate ST3500641A-RK 500Gb drive, but less than a week after I installed it in my winXp pro system, it crashed the system during a simple drive to drive copy procedure. Concerned, I ran a disk utility program, HDDlifePro-2.9.105, and the health and performance were rated at 47%. Speedfan, another HD health check program, confirmed these readings via an online evaluation. While the drive is still reported as healthy, it is not yet a month old, and I have many other disks several years old at 90% or over health and performance ratings. Health later rose to 51% but how can a BRAND NEW DRIVE fall to HALF its health nearly out of the box?I contacted Seagate support, and a reply took weeks, asking me to run again their mediocre utitility scan, which merely reports it as healthy without percentile numbers, and they labeled the issue as SOLVED. Great for them.I had copied 350gb of data to this disk, so I am loath to return it, specially since they may say that 51% is still healthy and I should accept it at that. But really, this is the second Seagate drive that has given me problems, while drives for Western Digital and other brands always performed fine. So Seagate may have the hype but not the delivery. I will never buy from the again.J. Rapalo
Just got these about four days ago and they are awesome. I listen to mostly Hip Hop and R&B and they sound like a Car stereo system on my head. Also when watching movies with these it sounds like a surround sound theatre sytem. The bass kicks like no other headphone sytem I've had and for the money I would defenatly purchase again...
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...)
This is the best product I have ever enjoyed!!!Slick, beautiful, useful, easy to use!!!
I've read in a few other reviews here that state you loose the functionality of the control dial on the back of the camera with this case... say for instance you would like to adjust the exposure compensation. Yes, though you cant use the dial to make these adjustments, all functionality is still accessible by pressing the "S" (shortcut) button and using the left/right arrow pad (macro-flash symbols) just inside the control dial. Using this method you can adjust all camera functions. Amazing what you can learn by reading the instructions... ;-)Just got my case... cant wait to use it...
I purchased this camera for use in my real estate business, downloading pics is easy, especially for a novice like myself. I've never been good at taking pictures and this camera makes me look like a pro. The large screen is great for viewing and you really don't have to focus...the camera does all the work for you. I'm still learning everything this camera can do. I have to upload pics to many different sites and use them for ads, every pic comes out in High Resolution and I get compliments all the time about the quality of the photos. I would definitely recommend this camera over and over again.[...]
I bought this external dvd burner for my old laptop (year 2000 model with 512 MB memory) about one month back and I had no problem so far. I have burned around 75 DVDs (16x, 8x), 10 CDs. Because my laptop is an old one it took around 1 hour to burn each 8x DVD, but when I borrowed my friends laptop (which is year 2004 model with 256 MB memory) each 8x DVD was burned in about 5 minutes. Amazing difference a new laptop made.Pros: This burner works so qietly, I am really impressed. Easily plugged in, no errors or issues so far.Cons: No documentation or manual comes with the product whatsoever. I had to rely on their website (www.lacie.com) for some information.
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.
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.
This cable worked very well with my 720p HDTV. I used it with my PS3 and Roku player and the quality was spot on.
This is what I do with this:1a. save VHS or DVD to hard drivethen1b. copy from hard drive to my video ipodAlso...2. tape Playstation 2 game videos directly to my hard drive, using my computer monitor. No need to put them on a VHS or DVD, then to computer. I am in a PS2 game league, so I had to be able to tape PS2 game races, to hard drive. So I could upload them to the internet.HTH
The router works great. I purchased the WRT54GL with the specific intent on flashing it with the Open Source DD-WRT firmware. The firmware flash works great and I now have a very powerful router for the low cost of a standard router. This router seems to be well constructed. I like the dual antennas and available 4-port switch on the back.Bottom-line, combine the Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL with the DD-WRT firmware for a powerful and customizable router.Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router
I purchased this drive a year ago. It was for home use and was hooked up to a desktop machine running Win 2000 Avanced Server.For the past month, I noticed that the OS was showing the drive being disconnected and reconnected multiple times. It concerned me but the drive was still operational. Then the other day, the OS would not detect it all. When I power up the drive, I hear a constant clicking noise (over and over) and the drive never mounts and not recognized. All my data has been lost. My last attempt will be to take the drive out of the enclosure and attempt to make it a slave drive. Warning, keep 2 backups of your files on separate drives. These lacie drives have a whopping 1 year warranty (mine died just in time for the warranty to expire). My next purchase will be two internal 250GB Seagate drives and 2 enclosurers. Note that Seagate drives have a 5 YEAR WARRANTY!!! Lacie is throwing some cheap hard drive inside a sleek enclosure. Please think twice before considering the purchase of any LaCie drives. You've been warned.
Anyone who says keep me anonymous is called &quot;an electronics fan&quot;. As one of those reviewers, I can assure you I do not work for a competitor, I am just a frustrated consumer who was relieved that a sympathetic store took my rioriot back. I, frankly, resent the accusation and find it a little suspect. Maybe some of you aren't having battery problems. I did with three units. And God help you if you EVER need to reach tech support. I still haven't had a reply to my last two e-mails that were sent over a month ago.
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.
Its a simple to use connection and other than that I am happy to have purchased this item. I highly recommend it.
The radio has good reception even though I live in a hilly area, but what I really, really like is the "SAME" function so I can get some sleep when there are alerts in localized areas a hundred miles from my home. With my old weather radio I would be awakened dozens of times a night even though the storms were nowhere near causing a threat to my area. The only alternative was to turn the radio off and that might have been a hazardous thing to do. Well worth the price for peace of mind and a more restful nights sleep.
Does everything I wanted a trackball to do saved my desk space
Once I got this nifty little camera out of the box, I was very excited to begin taking pictures. The great thing about this package is everything you need to get started is included, so you don't need to go off buying batteries or memory stick.This camera is fairly simple to operate. Everything is explained in the included instruction manual. For its small size, some people may easily misplace or lose it.There are two image sizes this camera offers: 1280x960 and 640x480. I found the 640x480 to be a lower quality than I expected. Many of the pixels are visible, making a not-so-clear photo. However, the 1280x960 size seems to not have that pixel problem. Another cool thing possible on this camera is making a 15 sec movie (no audio). The LCD screen is only about an inch wide, so it may be difficult to preview your photos clearly.this isn't a great camera to be printing with. However, if all you want is to send e-mail with them or put them up on a website, then by all means, this camera is well suited for those purposes.
Never do business with Dell because you will regret it! It is not so much the hardware, or the products, it is the service level. I have never been treated so bad in my life. Fist off, the people you talk to on the phone don't speak english half of the time. The rest of the time they are impatient, rude, and uncooperative. I asked for a quote from a Dell representative for the computer I wanted to purchase. I knew exactly what I was looking for; I copied the exact specifications off of the website. I couldn't have made it easier for him. When I received the computer, it did not have all of the hardware. When contacting Dell, they basically told me that I can't return it, but they can sell me the parts they forgot to put in my computer at MY cost. Quite generous of them. Not only that, but they couldn't sell me the parts that should have gone in the computer. The best they could do is cheap third party hardware. DON'T BUY FROM DELL.
Linksys produces some excellent switches! Just plug them in and off they go working without a hitch! Very durable, very reliable.
Well Bose product is always the perfection I got another bracket brand and I quickly change it for that Bose bracket who look and are a lot more stronger then the previous. Will recommend it to everybody, make the Bose speaker look like a Bose.
... I have agonized for several months about which mini dv to get, and will sleep easy tonight! Low light shots are great, and unlike what I read earlier, I can transfer my old analog vhs-c tapes to digital.I'll probably buy a table top tripod and use it as a pistol grip. After years with my Hitachi, I'm having a tough time finding the right place for my hands with this tiny camcorder. Should be a joy to travel with, though, as I'm a frequent flyer.
Compared to other shops, this one is way cheaper than local stores. I still have no basis with regards to speed but I am able to write 13MB RAW files in approx 1 sec.
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+
Company emailed me to say the brand I ordered was out of stock due to high demand. They asked if they could replace with another brand and send 3 cassettes. A bonus since I ordered 2 for my inconvenience. I ok'ed the order.
my daugher in college uses this protector on her laptop computer in her dorm room, good protection for the unit.
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.
Very economic and Zonet has always worked fine for me. Unfortunately not this one. It has a weird issue of not being to handle Web traffic (didn't try other types though). With network devices connected, the basic services like Ping, DNS worked OK: no disconnect or lost packets or anything. However computers just couldn't get to websites - just trying and trying and no data. Tried all kinds of computers: Linux, Windows 7, Windows Vista, with all sorts of browsers. Nothing could get through. Frustrated, I got an old Linksys WG54L, disabled its DHCP and wireless to just use its ethernet switch, and all computers worked fine. Never seen this kind of weird problem before.
I like the performance of this ear phone, with one exception that may only apply to me or a few others. I don't use it for music much... I use it for TV drama, news, etc. Here any background music in the program (if there is any) is intensified and interfers a little with the spoken words. I would call this an annoyance rather than a deal-breakeer. I believe the phones are especially sensitive to musical sounds and thus would probably be best suited for those interested mostly in listening to music.
I just did recieve my new creature and it's simply perfect. Beside my Macbook looks great, it's sound is amazing. I don't know why Bose is so EXPENSIVE, but I do know that this speakers are the second best investment in my life (first one was my first Macbook). You must know the final price I've paid for it was nearly U$125 (int'l shipping, taxes, etc), but I'm very happy!!!
This CD burner was for my son whom helps me out with my mp3 albums. He said he loves it and the best feature is that it external so he can take it any where. He said the color and the way the drive stands up is really nice. My son said there are several types of speeds to burn cds with. The Sony brand has been around for a while and has placed great products in the marketplace.
I was a little skepitcal when ordering a used camera, but when I received it I was extremely impressed. Except for not having a manual or coming in the original packaging it is flawless.
This speaker system will give you an excellent sound quality and an awesome design FOR its price. The only thing I missed is a remote control. Despite that, I think it can not be beated it in this price range.
The camera makes very good pictures but there is no zoom in video mode until you shoting with it :( so I return it.
I replaced an unsatisfactory cover with this one, and I have been fully impressed. This skin holds tightly to the Nano, doesn't slide around, and feels like one piece with the Nano - it's not going to slip off. The screen protector is also very useful, as scratches there are the most annoying. All controls and ports are accessible with the skin on. Quality product. Looks pretty cool, too.
It worked well for 2-3 weeks. Then I started getting tranfer errors. I debugged high and low before changing my usb-serial (trendnet) adapter. Voila! everything works. So I got what I paid for. wasted my money on this.
Everything you need to install or use the Delphi XT radio is here. I especially like the remote control for the convenience. I got excellent shipping service on this product.
Like those who wrote before me, I too, use an NT laptop at work and while I am able to sync at home via the supplied USB cradle, all my really useful and important stuff is on the NT powered laptop! I have been everywhere (including several other cities across the country) and done everything I could think to do to try to find the serial cradle but to no avail. This seems to be a terrific product but unfortunately, it is nothing more than a expensive doorstop until I can get a serial cradle and sync with my data.
I don't see why anyone would not like this cd player. If you're having problems with it, that means you're doing something wrong. This cd player absolutely skip-free, maybe a little when you change between songs on a MP3 CD but thats pretty much it. I don't think there's any other cd/mp3 player with more functions than this little baby here. Upgrading is easy. All you have to to do is download from the site, extract the zip file, extract it again to a hex file, then burn it to a cd, and there you have it an upgrade disc. Since it is cd-rw compatable you don't ever have to waste a cd-r when you want to burn a new mix or upgrade. I only recommend this only to those people who have cd burners on their computers and have a lot of compressed music (MP3,WMA, ASF). Why else would you buy an MP3 CD player.
As a devout Apple customer it saddens me to say their ear buds/phones (...)! After trying/buying both of their models with my iPod, either the sound quality or the comfort was lacking. I bought the Sony earphones originally for my wife but after trying them out and comparing them to the Apple earphones, I'm keeping them! They fit snug like a pair of earplugs and stayed put while jogging (the Apple in-earphones kept falling out after a few minutes which was very annoying) and the sound quality was great! I also noticed alot more bass coming from the Sony's than the Apples. The only complaint I guess I have is the wires...the one going to the left ear is shorter than the one going to the right. Ya ya.. I know it's supposed to be that way but it bugs ME.
I've had this model for awhile now. I like it better than the Foretrex models. I like it better than the basic Etrex models.It can do a variety of format datum that allows flexibility of use.It is very accurate, dependable, takes abuse, and is waterproof. It uses two AA batteries and does not eat them up like other GPS's. The field tab areas are customizable in navigation mode to suit it how you like. The blacklight feature is not to bright and a nice feature.The "thumb" button is a nice feature to have to scroll around rather than the other etrex lower base models that you have to scroll around by side buttons. So the thumb button is very nice especially when inputting data settings or waypoints.The auto configure feature of locating the satellites when you turn it on is nice because you can take a trip and have it automatically update your current location without getting into manual settings for regions.You can take clear packing tape and cut it to the shape of the GPS screen and roll it on to make a protective coating for the screen that costs nothing.Cons:The retaining strap is hooked to a small piece of plastic at it's base that can break if some hard pressure is applied. I wouldn't dangle it by the retention cord all the time. It can get broken easily if abused in this area.Fix: if it does break, drill a small hole into the battery cavity past the broken plastic strip and knot a piece of nylon cord / melt the end and pass the cord through the tight hole for a new retention cord that is stronger than the original. You can silicone it shut with some automotive silicone. This will allow you to keep it for trail hiking, have a stronger retention cord, and keep it secure.
Great ProductPros: Product looks great, and installs quickly, no 'extra' software installation needed. Comes with some additional software supplements for picture, but are not necessary to install.Cons: Not the best clip for laptop, but can't really complain.Overall: this camera is a good buy. I got it with the rebate so it was an even better buy. With what I know now after having it, I would buy again for the full price (I think its $50, I got it for $30). Definitely worth the extra $20. Great quality picture for price and doesn't use too much memory on computer.
This unit has incredibly low fidelity speakers. Not much better sounding than a $30 clock radio. The electronics are pretty cheezy. The power amp only delivers a couple watts per channel. Keep the remote handy because the front panel controls are almost totally useless. All your radio station presets disappear every time you lose power (be it storm or simply unplugging the unit). It just seems like a lot of things you'd take for granted in a $60 boom box are missing in this unit. The turntable is actually one of the better features of the unit, but is is far from audio quality. I wouldn't play any valuable pristine records on it. The CD player is of acceptable quality. It is very cute looking.
I bought a Sony ICD-MX20 Digital Voice Recorder 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.The Customer Service personnel told me that it was corporate policy despite the fact that the software is bound to the digital device.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.
I'm very bad with electronics and this helped my camera so much! it has a protective plastic part to protet the screen. great for people who take their cameras out to party!
Item works as advertised. It is a little short but that is my fault for not ordering a longer one. I would recommend this to a friend.
I bought these for my BOSE Cinemate GS II system, they are well designed to hide the cable built well to last, reasonably priced and balanced well. I think I'd like to see some height adjustability for looks but maybe these are optimized for projecting sound toward someone sitting on the couch so height adjustment may be obsolete.I'd read that sound is significantly improved by using these stands vs. placing the speaker on a table top surface. They sound great but I can't say that I notice any difference. Maybe if I had both configurations side by side I could tell. I might notice some improvement spatially as the speakers are a bit more separated side to side now; they were only about 4' apart before and with these stands I have them about 6' apart which may be a bit better for stereo left/right sounds. I don't personally like the look of the speakers on the stands as compared to when they sat on my TV stand in front of the base of the TV but now that I have them it's time to watch some movies and stop worrying about it.The assembly instructions were terrible, you would never guess they were from BOSE. It seemed as though they tried to do a bad job with them. If you are mechanically inclined these stands go together pretty easily but... I don't understand why they couldn't have put a little more effort in to the instructions.I know these retail for around $90 but even at $60 here on amazon it seems a bit steep. I suppose it's reasonable considering free shipping and quality construction. Amazon delivered these very fast in the Northwest too.Ultimately these are fine and I wont be changing them although I'm not all the picky and don't really like the look of a stand anyway so I probably would have done just as well with some lower cost generic stands even if the wire doesn't conceal in them as well.
Basically a loaded notebook for the money. I have always bought Sony and not just for my PC needs.I have never had a failure or issue with any of their product and would recommend this notebook to anyone looking for a nice light powerful PC.Only dislike I have is in the location of the external connection ports located at the sides of the unit. This seems to be the design trend for most newer models and is easily corrected by using an optional docking station where the connections are located at the rear of the station.
Real nice camera, and very small size makes this a no brainer take along. Excellent pictures and long battery life make this a truely great camera. It can take great videos also.S. Joe Wynman
I freely admit, I am writing this at the sunset rather than beginning of the Titanium PowerBook's technological lifecycle. But, as a died in the wool Wintel person, what is really remarkable is that, after a hiatus of about 10 years, I have bought a Macintosh again. You can blame this on a combination of three things - one of my computers died, I needed a portable, and I just bought an iPod. Supporting the latter, and getting my ears onto iTunes was the deciding factor.There is no question that the Titanium is a superb computer. It is every bit as fast as my Pentiums, it is beautifully designed, and the 15 inch screen is a big plus for my tired eyes. But what is really amazing is the overall slickness of the operating system and its standard software. I was setting up a wireless network for myself when I bought the PowerBook. Literally the only thing I had to do to get it to fit in was to tell it to activate its internal Airport. Meanwhile, I am still fighting glitches in my windows machines. I plugged in my iPod, my cell phone, and my PDA and when I ran iSync I got all three devices and the Powerbook to synchronise. And this is typical of OSX's approach to seamless operation.The Powerbook excels at graphics and music work, and that is where my interests lie. The included software provides basic functionality which can be fleshed out with a host of excellent software. And the Powerbook is certainly strong enough to run them. With a built in DVD burner as well as both USB2 and FireWire 400 connectors you can accessorize and gadgetize this machine to your hearts content.Of course, there is a price to pay. OSX is different at heart than any Windows OS. Not in big ways, but in countless little deviations that will take a bit of acclimatization. Even purchased software life Microsoft Office will do unexpected things on occasion. I heartily recommend that you don't fall for Apple's &quot;you don't need a manual&quot; hype and go out and buy one of those 700 page volumes that ramble their way through the host of Macintosh features. The more you find out about this machine, the better it gets.
The bags fit very well in the shredder, the bag ties they come with make it a snap to close it up. A nice convenient way to deal with shredded paper. And at 100 bags for $20, how can you go wrong!One thing worth noting is that the bags feel rather thin. i.e. don't expect them to be as thick as your normal trash bags etc... This is not a problem, just pointing it out in case it matters to someone. Never had a bag tear, never had it not be able to handle the paper in it.Good value for the money, worth every penny!
stylish AND easy to tote around! Waterproof, holds everything that I need it to securely.......PERFECT! Loooooooooove it!
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.
Great product, Great price, Very sturdy for the price...overall great product for the money. I would have to say that we purchased other products and paid more but not as sturdy as this one and wow what a great price..
I've had this for about a week and I absolutely love it. I have never written a review for anything, so I have to say that I am pretty impressed with this. Also, I don't own any other ipod products - this is my first intro. to the ipod world. I've been reluctant because of how expensive the other gadgets are, and also because I did not want to fuss with setting up docking stations, syncing software, etc. I really like computer stuff to be like a TV - plug it in, turn the power on, and it should WORK the FIRST TIME. That is exactly what I got with the IPOD shuffle (finally something that works without aggravation).The iTune software is easy to use to compile and store all your music. The ipod shuffle really does work like a regular USB. Sound is incredible (however, I use my own noise-cancelling headphones instead of the in-the-ear headset that I just can't get used to). Battery life is as stated - about 12 hours off of one charge. It couldn't be any lighter, doesn't skip, and the buttons are intuitive. The one GIG version holds a serious amount of music. While you can't carry around your entire CD collection, you can carry around your very favorite songs from your collection, which is how I've been using it. The cons: The buttons seem so sensitive that I'm a little concerned about durability. Also, its too bad that this device doesn't include radio.Overall, I think that it is an excellent MP3 player and it really is worth every cent. I highly recommend it to people who want something very easy to use, don't need to have their entire music collection at their fingertips and for those that are new to MP3 players. Also, great for those who use public transportation (I don't think this thing plugs into a car stereo like the other ipods).
This is a disgrace. It's a single piece of thin transparent material that has to be cut to fit and could not have cost even 3 cents. It is very hard to install and leaves bubbles all over the screen no matter how hard you try to smooth them out. It is about as useful as placing Sara wrap over the screen display. It comes with a few ineffective small packets of cleaner fluid and a bubble scraper/press that is small, flimsy and essentially useless. It has no design -- it's something one can probably but at a Staples store in units of a dozen for $5 -- it in no way is a "skin,"This is consumer fraud.
Short review: I love these earphones! The sound quality is outstanding!Longer review: I owned a pair of Sony over the ear active noise canceling headphones. They did an OK job canceling out some noise, however they weren't comfortable enough for extended listening. I decided to give the E3c's a try. Pressing them into your ears can be a bit "unusual" at first, however this is a CRITICAL step to getting the best sound. If they just losely fit in your ears, the frequency response will suffer greatly. Press them in a wee bit and they form a tight seal. Voila! Amazing sound!Something else you'll notice: You'll need to turn down the volume on your iPod. Because these earphones block out so much external sound (not just noise, but sound) you need less volume to overcome the external sounds. This is the classic Signal to Noise ratio problem.If I love them so much, why only 4 out of 5 stars? Well, how do I say this without sounding silly... On more than one occasion when I quickly removed the earphones the little rubber gasket was left in my ear. Other than being a bit embarassing, it was easy to pull them out and put them back on the earphones.I would NOT recommend wearing these earphones while walking on the streets or near traffic. They isolate you too much from external sounds which might result in a dangerous situation.
The kit solved my concerns and works perfectly! The Garmin now sits safely on my dashboard and has never moved unless I move it. I don't have to mount it on the window and worry about my car being broken into to have it stolen. It also used to fall from the window on occassion and now it never falls.
I have used Bogen's "RC2" system for years and I needed a means of swivel for my monopod. This was the perfect option because it allows me to use my existing system. I can't complain with this model. It works great and it's very inexpensive! What more could a fella want?
I bought this product a while back. I used it a few times. The concept is very good, however, the reliability is not. I will make a concession that maybe I'm doing something I shouldn't with it, but I really think the product just went bad. I hooked up an external cigarette plug to an external power supply that pushes 2.5A @ 12V DC. A car cigarette lighter is usually 10A 12V DC, or maybe 15A tops, so I doubt I put too much amperage thru the unit. It is possible I put too little juice thru it, but I doubt it, considering it takes almost no juice to run the unit. Anyway, I ran it on a torture test last week, and it failed. I ran the unit for approx. 8 hours, and the screen started flashing, and the unit kept rebooting. The song would play for a few seconds, and then cut out, and then try to play again. My advice is don't buy this unit--buy the Soundfly instead--it's a much better unit. I'll be doing a review on the Soundfly next.
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.
I've not had the chance to use these yet (I purchased 2 because of the great price). The only drawback is that I expected the these SD cards to include the little plastic case with each. Instead they are packaged without them. But for the price - I suppose I can find something in which to place them. Packaging claims "now packaged with less plastic." Still a great price and the shipping was efficient.
I set up a network of 4 pcs with the Linksys router. Of the three of these cards I've tried, only one works. The one that works, works great and couldn't have been simpler to install. I returned the defective one and got another defective one in replacement. I called Linksys tech support - tech said I just had bad luck in getting two bad cards - maybe I got an older version of the same model number....not a great response.
How come it didn't come with a box? or any literature? all I got was the the tube in a plastic bag. I am pretty sure that this is bootleg thermal paste inside the arctic five tube. 9 dollar thermal paste comes in some sort of a container, I've bought these before.
I read most of the reviews about this product. There's this AWE involved which translates to no RAW, so what? No flip-screen, but this better? Great new CMOS called Digi-III, etc. etc. Here's what I think is the bottom-line here. (You may check my other reviews on Canon XTi/D30/D20, etc.)Question to ask yourself FIRST -> do you have a digital camera right now? Then think - do you really ever use any settings other than "Auto" ever? I asked and found 90% never did or plan to do. Then, since this camera is almost $500, for a point-and-shoot might as well look at alternatives. In case, you do use, or you never had a P&S; Digital before, then comes the question of RAW, Digic-III, etc. etc.Digic-III - it's more aggressive in terms of noise reduction, i.e. as you'll increase the ISO or @ low light you will find less noise compared to Digic-II. Additionally, there's the face recognition feature of Digic-III and more than 1 Gb. allowable storage. If you're to ask me, then for the last 2 options it definitely not worth the extra dough, period. Face recognition is good to have but it's also something hardly anyone will ever REALLY feel the need of, i.e. in case you buy a cheaper one with exactly the same features, will you really miss Face Recognition? Don't think so. Now comes the noise reduction (NR). Although it's better, but it comes at a price. The price is when you'll hair, sand, course materials, you will have fuzziness and furthermore there will be highlight/shadow clippings or chromatic (red-shifted) "abberation" more than Digic-II. What this means, that a photo which has "heavy" contrast, would have washed out portions or completely black sections and these sections upon zooming will 90% of the time have red colored fringes on them. Digic-III is NOT much of an improvement over Digic-II, only minute. Consider this factor before deciding if worth $500.Hot-shoe - Yes, great, etc. etc. But are seriously going to ever lug a flash and attach it to this camera and shoot photos? Or, will it be once on some "rainy" day, you'll be doing it?My take - this can be avoided and less costly one bought. Somehow, I think although this is GREAT, GREAT camera with TERRIFIC photos, the bells and whistles are NOT worth the additional almost $200.00 for it. There are others from Canon equally good.My take on photos taken:- Quality: Superb - color reproduction at par with consumer SLRs- Build: Best around, in terms of P&S; type of cameras- Weather-proof/water-proof/etc.:No- Stabilization: Optics driven (ALL Canon are)- Battery-life: As standard as other P&S;, nothing exceptional- Features: EXTENSIVE - from manual, histograms, ISO, hot-shoe, etc., etc. --> Very, very powerful camera- Lens specs: Excellent,better than most P&S;, including rest of CanonFinal take: If you use SLR, are more or less a prof., or serious amateur, you do need a small P&S; to tug along - this a good, damn good option to have. However, if you are about to go on a cruise with family and need a reliable, standard camera which will do the needful - this can be avoided and a more cheaper one bought.It's most powerful stuff are in it's feature set, manual controls and overrides, lens specs and powerful noise suppression algo.
I have had this camcorder for a couple of weeks and have done several videos. It picks up sound from a very great distance and the video quality is incredible! Very easy to use. The zoom is awesome. The touch screen makes it very easy to navagate through the options. I did my research well. This is THE BEST camcorder for the money! You won't be sorry. The one downfall is the editing software. All it lets you do is trim it (cut out bad stuff). So you should buy good editing software.
Bought this as an extra battery for a used D2h. I've been happy with Lenmar batteries for my Olympus cameras before, so I went with them here. The battery lasts quite a while, as could be expected for a pro camera. However, the last 40% of it drained surprisingly quickly. Perhaps it needs calibration, but the camera's battery meter went from two out of five segments to zero in a flash. Not the type of performance curve one would expect.
I HATE giving this a STAR at ALL!!!! It should have a WARNING LABEL INSTEAD! I just finished writing a great review for the Macally AC Adapter - I have two Macally AC Adapters that are GREAT! I bought them after TWO APPLE cords sparked, smoked and one I actually watched as it smoked, sparked and then shot FLAMES out of the side of the computer where it HAD been attached. I contacted the US Consumer Product Safety Commission - they were investigating, that was a long time ago. Apple recalled the G4 cords I believe - but not he G3's - as were mine. The Macally work fine with my G3 iBook and PowerBook - although they say they are for the G4's - Do YOURSELF A FAVOR - PROTECT YOUR HOME, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR CHILDREN AND PETS - and your WORK - Change the AC Cord BEFORE YOU HAVE A FIRE. The warning signs are a dinmished battery charge and intermittent power loss. I came as close as I ever want to losing my home and everything I own - not to mention the people I love, because of this - and it happened in less than one year. I was very gentle with my computer - the cord is a flawed design and APPLE is of no help at all. I was VERY DISCOURAGED and DISAPPOINTED with APPLE COMPUTER - A COMPANY I ONCE THOUGHT VERY HIGHLY OF . . . And unless something has chaged, the USCPSC - still has not mandated a recall for the cords from the G3 Models -MACALLY is a wonderful option - both I bought for around $30 each, and they are still in PERFECT condition, sturdy, well made, and compact. I was INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED WITH APPLE AND THEIR HIDEOUS DENIAL OF ANY ISSUE - see the thousands of people who signed an online petition for a recall to no avail. (I believe it is still online - although Apple tried to have it removed.) Tells you something! Don't risk something YOU KNOW has been a dangerous problem for others. Replace it NOW - before you lose something more than a computer.
I have tried this with E2Cs and I suspect that this will also work for E3Cs: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.
I just want to start off and say the product appears nice and it holds DVDs well. I purchased two and filled both binders up with DVD's, and when I went to zip them up the nylon by the zipper tore at the seem. This happened on both binders. The material is a very cheap, thin nylon material. Would not recommend to anyone who plans to fill these binders full because as soon as you zip them up they will rip.
I bought this because it was the cheapest dslr I could find, but I was really impressed by how well it works. It barely weighs more than my old p&s and works with my old tripod. The lens is very quiet, smooth, and fast. The battery lasts for ages, and I only charge it about once a week, taking 50+ pictures a day. It also takes remarkably good pictures, with very little noise, good color, and very sharp. contrary to some articles I found, there is absolutely no shutter lag. The best part is how it fits in your hand. It feels very natural, and the buttons are just where they should be. Overall, if you are serious about photography, and are using a p&s, BUY THIS CAMERA.
This is a good seller with a good product. I installed the memory in my new Toshiba netbook and everything worked correctly with a noticable increase in speed. Highly recommended.
The price of this unit is amazing. It is soo quite and is good to put right next to your video card for extra cooling.
This is the worst experience I have ever had with a company and a product. Right from the beginning we had a tv that turned on and off by itself, whenever it wanted to. Since we had no idea this was a problem with this product, we thought it was the cable company or products. After a few months of working with the cable company, I read online about other people having this same problem with this tv. This is when the nightmare began, we made the mistake of calling Circuit City who referred us to Philips. I won't go into all the details here, but if you are considering buying this product, THINK AGAIN!!! I am now sitting with a tv that has no picture thanks to the repair man who did not know what he was doing. Philips response "an exchange is not covered under the warranty" and they hung up on me. Circuit City will do nothing until I let someone take it in and play with it....I wonder if they have someone to work on it that knows something about repairs???? Philips knows they have a defective product so they will not deal with you.....If you buy a product from them, you are on your own......I WILL NEVER BUY A PRODUCT FROM PHILIPS AGAIN
Very good for keeping the earbuds from ending up where they don't belong or being eaten by the family pets.
I needed a hp ink product not a refill and the twin pack 15 was a great price on Amazon. I am glad they rate their suppliers to know they can be relied on. The HP 15 twin pack was delivered as promised and is what I needed.
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...
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.
these cdrs are really good-they look somewhat like a store-bought cd they seem to be very durable also-the newer version of this product is just as good
Dont buy this if your plan on using it with a mac. The u3 software doesnt even works on a mac but it will pop up every time you plug the drive in. Their isnt any easy way of removing it from the drive either. Going to the u3 site is a waste of time. After asking you why you want to remove the u3 software (with an available answer of "im using a mac") you still have to run the uninstall software on a pc. A little annoying just to use a flash drive.
GREAT INK FOR PHOTOS ETC.DONT USE CHEAP OFF BRAND NAME INK. USE THE SAME BRAND INK AS YOUR PRINTER IT DOES MAKE A DIFFRENCE.
I BOUGHT THIS CABLE AND IT DIDNT WORK IT DIDNT CHARGER ANY OF MY PDA"S AND IT SAID IT WAS MADE FOR A IPOD MINI
don't get fooled by the cheap price of the similar item on ebay. I actually had to buy it twice. The first one from eBay was from China and it looked the same and the packaging seemed original by sony. But the sound quality was awful. Then I got one from Amazon and I am a happy camper now.Edit: Wow, been using them for 3 years. Still going strong. Have tried so many headphones in these 3 years. None in similar type could exceed the performance of this pair. So glad. I am sad that they seem discontinued. What is the replacement model? Anybody know?
I loved how this cable has enhanced the performance of my stereo system. I could immediatly tell a difference in the quality of my music. Any stereo without great cables isn't meeting up to its potional, so what is a why extra dollars when you get a lot more out of your stereo
My NP-20 would not charge. The problem is that battery charge becomes so low that the charger will not recognize the battery and the red light on the charger will blink without charging. To fix the problem you need to jump start the NP-20 battery. Connect two D-cell flashlight batteries together. Then connect a wire from the (+) on the D-cell batteries to the (+) on the NP-20. Then connect the (-) on the D-cell batteries to the (-) on the NP-20.Hold the connection for about 10 seconds. Then put your NP-20 in the charger. If the red light remains on, your problems are solved. Charge the NP-20 in the charger for 90 minutes then place it in the camera. You should be all set...Hope this helps, Glenn..
Recieved product as described and was priced a lot less than same product in stores.
La compra de este art&iacute;culo fue muy f&aacute;cil y con mucho prontitud. Felicito al proveedor de quien estoy muy satisfecho.
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!
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 use this all the time, it's the perfect size, simple, light and comfortable. A bit pricy though.
Helped me so many times! I am using it in Europe and it works excellent!
I had my book for about 2 weeks. After I had loaded a back up of all my personal information, the drive would not power up. The blue lights would only blink. The option I was offered was to send it to Irving and have them look at it under the warranty consideration. There was no way I was going to send my drive with everything about me on it to some mailing address.I took the drive case apart to see if I could salvage the drive and found that the power and sata connections are proprietary so I will have to adapt the connections to use it somewhere else, if it works. I wont get another.
I am switching from pc to Mac. When I first got computer, I was amazed at how fast it is compared to my old e-machine from Costco. But, I noticed a clacking noise when I pushed the spacebar. After further investigation, I noticed it is crooked. So it bumps that case every time I push it. Apple cust service (number in the manual) offered to send me a new keyboard for free, but after talking to him more I decided to just return to Amazon for a new one. ( I think some-one dropped it at some point) It's going to be a hassle to return and have to re-install all my info again, but in all AMAZON and APPLE have been very kind to me every time I call. Just be sure to return in 30 days if not satisfied. Just play by the rules and it will go well I guess.
Great item and fast shipping.. great all round transaction highly recommend
MY GRAND DAUGHTER TURNED IT ON AND SPARKS START COMING OUT SHE WAS SCARED TO DEATH. ASKED FOR A RETURN AND SENT BACK WAITING FOR REFUND.
This is a perfect switch and is smooth and exactly what I was looing for. I have to cut it off and then back on after use with my video equipement at my church and comes back on in the first position which where I need it. I'm enjoying this for the smooth changes to separate vga connection. I would recommend this to who needs 2 inputs to 4 outputs.
I bought this hoping to use it with a hand me down i-book G3 with 800 mhz, osx 10.3.9. Didn't work. Got and sent sound over Skype. Got video but could not send. Any help out there?
I found one of these with the black wooden legs just recently on an equatorial mount, it was new old stock so I jumped at the chance to buy it. I did get one of these with aluminum legs on the tripod mount previously from Amazon, a co-worker was interested in astronomy also, so wound up selling it to him. He loved it, and recently I was missing this scope, so got another one. The 70mm is large enough for great moon views, planet views, go for the Messiers and other deep space objects. Beautiful glossy black finish, well made telescope. For the price, I believe Celestron refractors have great optics. I've never tried their other type of telescopes. I have 2 60 f13s, a 60 f15 on the way, an 80mm f11.7, and a 40mm f/20. I really like their glass, have not had a "bad" Celestron. I associate them with quality refractors.Nice round stars-they are great in a refractor-concentric circles, outer/inner focus star tested well. Mars, Saturn look fine, nice sharp globes. Could see a hint of maybe a polar cap (?) on Mars, and saw the equatorial belt on Saturn. Did see slight color-very light beige on Saturn, the Cassini division on the sides, not so much on the front view of the rings, as the rings are not as edge-on as they were, but not as obvious as they were a few years ago.The seeing was great for a first light last night, I stayed out viewing for 3 hours. Of course the usual clouds came in the first night the scope came in. We have been having warmer weather than usual but we had a couple of cool nights, a front must have come in, so the mosquitos weren't bad at all. Was so glad to be able to do some viewing.The diagonal is very good, contrasty-it does not block the field of view, (no baffle) like I've seen other slightly smaller 1.25" diagonals have restricted views with what looks like a baffle-what so ever. The eyepieces that came with this scope were a 25 and a 6 Kelner (Celestron). They were fine, the 6 showing Saturn and Mars very well. I did try other eyepieces that I had. The focuser is smooth and substantial. All in all, this scope is a keeper, it will not be for sale :)
Excelente aunque lo compre por error la persona a la que se lo traspase quedo contenta con el producto.
After trying and hating the JVC camcorder my Dad lent us, we decided to go with this Sony Digital8 camcorder. Easy to use, and loaded with lots extra goodies, this camcorder is fabulous. It has the following features:*MPEG movie maker (w/ Memory Stick- allows you to emailyour videos to friends and family*ILINK interface (to edit your movies on your PC)*Super Steady shot (for even the shakiest hand)*Super "Night Shot" (for low lighting and night taping)*Digital Still Memory Mode (to load and send still pics viaemailWe have been very pleased with this camcorder- no complaints here. Once you learn how to use the editing and emailing features, you'll be sending your videos to everyone you know! A good investment, especially if you have young children.
I've had this item Three weeks now, and have finally come to the conclusion it is not worth the hassle. The system is unstable when using HDMI cable. I can never tell if my speakers will work when turning the unit on. I've had Best Buy installers out three time, and everytime the problem is fixed for a couple hours, but as soon as I turn the unit off the problems happen all over again. I GIVE UP, unit is going back to 9/17/07.
I'm very pleased with this battery and the seller. It arrived timely and has worked extremely well now for several weeks. And a great price too! I highly recommend!!!
Works great for my D40. It took me a few minutes to figure it out, as there are no instructions included with the remote, but once the shooting mode is configured for remote it works like a charm! Plus I like that I can just thread the little cover/pouch onto the neck-strap so I'll always have it on hand. Only complaint is that I did not get one of these sooner!
All the reviews are correct this system sounds excellent, it's hard to believe the price is so cheap. Plus the tweeters don't take up much desk space. I only wish the extra cable I had to get at Radio Shack was included. I can't wait until Sirius Satellite Radio start streaming 100 channels over the web.I will be one happy camper!
I am NOT a MAC User. My wife has a 15.6" HP that she liked pretty well....except she missed having a Numeric Keypad like she has on her desktops at work and home. The item installed easily and does everything it is supposed to do pretty well. No complaints. We picked this item even though some others were a bit cheaper because I read things in reviews like 'response lags' or 'keys sometimes stick' or one unit would go into sleep mode if not used for something like 5 minutes. That last item could be an energy saver, but also sounded like it could be a pain in the neck as well.
I purchased this itrip a few days ago (3) and when the order was shipped, I was able to track it. I saw that it was in California and I live in Ohio. I thought it would take forever to ship it here with standard shipping, but I received it today. It was a gift for my brothers graduation so I gave it to him to try out and he loves it. It works with most cars and audio and signal are perfect. Price was very cheap and shipping was very fast! I would recommend this product to anyone!
The case for the camera is sleek and fits nicely into my handbag, The extra strap was big and bulky for such a small camera and not really necessary (for myself anyway). The price was still great for a battery and case.
I was looking for a simple iPod charger for the car, already having a 3.5mm stereo input jack on my stereo, and this does the job well. I like that the cigarette lighter adapter part of the charger is not hardwired; it has a female USB socket, into which you can plug the supplied male USB to iPod plug or male USB to male mini-USB cable (great for my fiancee's phone). This means that if I lose the Griffin cable, I can still use the standard white USB iPod cable for charging.The reason I take off a star is because I dropped the cigarette lighter adapter part on the ground while walking on the sidewalk, and the shell came apart and several metal pieces went flying. It's commendable that even if it "breaks" like this, no plastic was actually harmed and it can be re-assembled fairly easily. I'm still missing one of the non-essential metal pieces, however, and thinking that the only thing holding the part together is the close fit of the cigarette lighter worries me a little.All in all, it's an inexpensive and versatile product and if it weren't for my clumsiness it would have no visible faults.
I am returning this item for several reasons. We bought this keyboard so we could touch one button and have our my documents appear. We could never get this function to work. When we called the support phone number provided with the device, the person who assisted us could not solve the problem and told us they would call back. They never called back. So not only did the device not do what we wanted, we also received very very poor customer service.
Afetr reading the horror stories about problems with USB to Serial adapters, I purchased this one as it has the most positive reviews. What can I say -- it just works as advertised!!! No issues at all with Windows Xp and Vista Home Premium.
I've had this remote for 4 years or so - not sure, but a long time, since right after it came out. I've had NO trouble with it. I prefer it over most other Harmony remotes because of the convenient charging cradle and very slim, simple design. The LCD is clear, backlit and I like the motion sense for that light. I've had no trouble with the charge base or the keys wearing out, and I can tell you this thing gets used a lot. Still on the original battery. It does a superb job of controlling my HT system with a rather complex array of devices including 2 DVD/Blu-Ray players (one does DVD Audio and SACD), a Logitech media streamer, an HD tape deck, turntable for vinyl, as well as the expected HDTV, HT receiver, satellite DVR and OTA antenna. So, I have 9 activities setup allowing one-button control of all the devices as needed to do whatever I want. The only thing missing from this remote that would be handy are the 4 dedicated color buttons used on many HT devices now. I have those programmed into the "custom button" on the LCD screen, but dedicated buttons are the one thing I wish this remote had. At the time it was released, these buttons were not in common use.Anyway, I like this remote so much I have bought them for friends who are having trouble controlling their HT hardware. I wish Logitech still offered it, perhaps with the 4 color button added. I don't care for the dog-bone shape of most of the current remotes. It's good that you can still find the 720 online even though it was discontinued a while back.
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.
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 WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH GOVIDEO AND I TOOK A CHANCE IN PURCHASINGA DVD/VHS PLAYER DV2130. MY FIRST DISATISFACTION WAS UPON OPENING THE BOX AND SEEING THE PAPER THAT SAYS DO NOT RETURN TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE BUT CALL OR EMAIL GOVIDEO. BUT I WAS CONFIDENT THAT ALL WOULD BE WELL. I HAVE PLAYED ONLY TWO VHS TAPES IN MY NEW PLAYER WHICH I PURCHASED ONLY 4 DAYS AGO AND THE THING COULD HAVE BURNED MY HOUSE DOWN FROM THE EXTREME HEAT IT PRODUCED. I HAVE EMAILED BECAUSE THE SUPPORT LINES ARE CLOSED ON WEEKENDS. I WILL RAISE EXTREME PROBLEMS IF MY MACHINE IS NOT REPLACED. I WILL LET YOU KNOW MY RESULTS. FROM THE OTHER REVIEWS I SAY &quot;DON'T&quot; GOVIDEO. GO TO NAME YOU KNOW AND TRUST. AND A STORE THAT WILL TAKE THE PRODUCT BACK.
This is the exact RBC7 equivalent battery that APC offers. It doesn't have the APC label, and as another reviewer has noticed, the sticky tab on the bottom of the battery comes mounted opposite where APC would mount it. Not really a problem.
I bought and returned this tripod. It's mostly plastic, and seemed flimsy. The head movement was jerky, even with a lightweight DV camera.
I do not own this product. I own 2 Canon DR2080C document scanners. Quite frankly they worked well. I wish they still did. Canon elected not to support this product with drivers for Vista or Windows 7. The DR2080C is a high-speed, double-sided light-commercial scanner costing more than $400. One would think Canon would support such a product (it's not an $89 printer). The most humorous aspect of Canon's support was their response -- I should keep a old computer running xp so I could use their scanner. I will never buy another Canon product because of such an attitude, and I suggest all consumers think about it.
At first I really dug this case. It's got the holder for the ear phones, it's got a good grip so that it doesn't slip out of pockets and such but as time went on I found the case very frustrating. I noticed that I was having problems with my cheek setting off buttons while on calls. I thought it was a phone flaw but when I took the phone into Apple they actually said it was the case. Because the case covers the top portion of the phone near the light sensors as the case loses it's elasticity that sensor gets covered and the phone doesn't realize it's up to your ear and the screen doesn't lock.So...kuddos for the headphone holder but a pain in terms of phone usage.
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.
I was very suprised at the clarity of this lens as I have tried numerouslens in the past few months settled on a 100-400 canon l series[great lens]This opteka 420-800 lens has good clarity and is great at macro even at800 you can focus in very close, I really enjoy this lens.
This is a valuable tool, worthy of 5 stars with the usual caveats: slightly loose fit on the D200's eyepiece (a little black tape helps), the need to refocus at 2x and the current price (up 40-$50 from 2008).The DR-6 is very sharp & free from distortion -- sharp enough to show the tiny black feeds from the AF sensors seen even at 1x. It's great for landscapes, macros & manual focusing (all the better to make use of the deep pool of used MF Nikkors). Rotation is more useful than I thought at first. Another benefit I didn't expect is shooting into the sun. It's far easier to get a good view and relax one's eye muscles with a right-angle finder than the camera's own eyepiece. Sometimes the DR-6 goes on my camera for one shot then stays on most of the day. The good-quality belt pouch included is another plus.
My brother just got this system for really cheap at Best Buy and he asked me to look at it to see if it was a good deal to keep. After that I liked the system so much that I bought it for myself. It has really good sound for the price and the 5 Disc dvd player is essential. Its also pretty nice looking. Overall, im very pleased with it.
Very good size for camera, and lenses..but the clips are extememly hard to unsnap. and I had had the bag only 2 weeks and the seam on the top seperated. I was able to repair my self...should have been put together better for that price. Will do the job for what I need.
I'm just using the router with the Linksys firmware at this time and it works quite well. My laptop computer is in a RV about 130 feet from the house computer with the router. Eventhough my signal is rated at "low", I have never been disconnected from the internet. The speed from the cable hookup is quite good.If I have problems, I plan on installing the third party firmware, but right now I am very happy with the original firmware.
In the old days we cut each wire one at a time and soldered and taped each and every stinking one. Now we live in the future where we plug in a harness then snap in the stereo. Of course it's not just a stereo anymore. It has audio, video, back up camera, 7" touchscreen, double din etc. And still the harness knew what to do. Googol Shop sent it out fast. So when they asked me for a nice review I said "sure". So here it is. Moral of the story. Don't live in the past and do it the hard way. Live in the future and buy a harness from Googol shop. Got it?
Since I'm going on a week long trip with a very limited room in my backpack, I just had to ditch my cd player and my cd case and get an mp3 player.I hadn't even heard this model until I browsed through the internet. Since it was so cheap, I decided to give it a try, and boy was it a good purchase!I don't need to have my whole 300 CD collection in my portable device so this 1GB works for me. You can always change the stuff anyways.Now the pros and cons.+Great sound quality. There's no bass if you used the preset EQs but after you customize the settings, the sound quality is awesome and you can really feel the bass even with the creative earbuds.+Small. It comes with a strap so you can wear it around your neckas a necklace. You can't even feel it, it's so tiny and light! You can be naked and still listen to it.+You can use simply drag and drop when you put songs in it. No software installation is necessary. It's as simple as moving your files on your computer!+Battery life. 18hours for one AAA? how nice is that.+Language options. I could even find finnish (which is my native tongue) in thereand now the minuses...even though I haven't found anything negative yeat.-The size. It's so small and light you can easily lose it and forget it in your pocket when you're doing laundry.-The earbuds. Too big for my ears. Could be my ears' fault tho.If you don't need to put your whole collection in your MP3 player, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this one. It's well worth the 129 i paid for it.
I recently bought a Roadmate 300. The unit would not even power on. Do not waste your time on this product. The manuals are useless and there are no diagnostics.
had my e-Map for over a month now and really love it. good acuracy, fast positioning, and easy to use software. make sure to download the latest sw from the garmin web site. it's free and has useful new features not in the software shipped with the unit. one downside is the short battery life - only ~8 hours when in he normal mode but power saving mode extends battery life considerably. comes with a power cord that you can plug into a cigarett lighter socket so the short battery life is no problem when using it in the car or boat.bought the u.s. roads and recreation software and am extremely pleased with it. incredible detail and falling-off-a-log easy to upload maps from the cd into the e-map. don't waste your money on the worldmap cd, which has no where hear enough detail to be useful for anything.
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.
After installation, this screen worked for one day, and then stopped functioning. The power turns on, but no video will reaches the screen. I tried to troubleshoot the problem but it looks like I got a lemon. I didn't have time to try and return it, since we had vacation plans and had to go on our road trip without our new screen!
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.
No doubt I would buy this again if I ever need another keyboard. I am usually picky about the feeling of the keys on my keyboards. While I don't spend a lot of time on the PC where I use this keyboard, it does work smoothly. Great for the money.
Yaa I got this CD Player like 3 weeks ago and it's not bad ... so this CD Player has a asowme 45 seconds ESP wich is averge since most CD Player have only 40 seconds ESP. The sound is great and the headphones a great but i would go with some earbuds I got that. I also like the fact that I can play CD-RW in this CD Player, but the bad thing is it only has about 10 to 11 hours playback so get some rechargeable batteries I recommend NI-CD or NI-Mh batteries. Now you dont want to drope this CD Player or else the cover will break my friend CD Player did and so did mine but I got to exganged it. But over all this CD Player is great if your low on cash but if not go with a Panasonic...
does a great job and comes at a great price. best bang for your buck, friend!
Saved a bundle of money on this. Works just like the SONY brand. Be careful, others do not. Fast service from vendor too.
Pros: This makes a very attractive piece. It looks and feels like real furniture when complete. The door pulls are heavy and high quality in appearance.Cons: the unit could tip frontward - there are brackets on the back to anchor it to the wall to prevent tipping, but since I'm not sure where this will end up, I didn't want to start making holes in the walls yet. I ended up purchasing small tap in "feet" at a big box home improvement store and installing these on the bottom front to give it a slight backward tilt.Assembly is a little challenging. Poor QA - the glass panels for the door are actually a little longer than the openings. Since there is a 3/8" overlap on both the top and bottom, this was really unnecessary - could have been cut 1/8" shorter with no problem. On one door the glass worked into the opening by separating the outer door elements slightly - I can notice it, but I can live with it. On the other door the glass panel doesn't fit in, just has a slight overlap at the top.Also, I have five shelves that will accept DVDs at standard height. I had to leave a shorter shelf at the top and the bottom of the unit where I store DVDs on their sides. I realize that if I stored CDs I would have had a better shelf arrangement, but I purchased it for DVDs.Overall, I am happy with the unit and the price.
Very well constructed with heavy clear plastic so that one can check the fuse it holds. Plan to be used with solar cell charging system. Not yet in place, but do plan to do so soon. Received on date it was suppose to, and packed very well. Thank you Amazon.
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
Spacious and light backpack.If you plan to have many accessories, this is a great option.The customizable layout it great.
I was reluctant to buy this cable because the price is so low but took the risk anyway. It works as advertised and is a good quality cable. I'm completely satisfied with this purchase.
I'm so bummed. I just got home with this clock radio, and I now realize that I have to take it back to the store (not Amazon). I'd researched this product a while back, and I was aware that it didn't have a battery backup at that time, but I saw it in a local retailer here in Dallas, and their shelf tag listed "battery backup" as one of the features. I thought, "Oh, I guess Sony realized the goof and upgraded this model to include the obviously-necessary battery backup." No such luck, and shame on me for not reading the product box itself to confirm that the feature was present - I didn't, and it ain't. It boggles my mind that a company like Sony has not wised up to such a blatant design flaw in an otherwise excellent product.Oh, well, maybe I'll buy another Emerson Research clock radio - I've had good luck with them, and I don't have to worry if the power fails.
This remote shutter release works great. Has the ability to click once to release the shutter and a lock out for long exposures. I shot some great twilight shots of Downtown and was able to do so only because of this. My longest exposure was 45 seconds but this will allow you to shoot a 45 minute (or longer) exposure.
I bought this item because the price seemed right and I've own other Panasonic products that are excellent. I will basically confirm one of the other reviews for this product. The playback is bad, except for tapes recorded on this deck. This includes any professionally recorded studio home videos. There was a tracking line towards the bottom of the screen which would not go away even when using the tracking function. I wasn't too surprised that it did this with my personally recorded tapes, since they were recorded on an old 2-head VCR. However, when I played a few official studio tapes I was shocked that it displayed the same tracking line with all of them. Now, as the other reviewer pointed out, tapes recorded on this deck play perfectly.I have since returned this VCR and bought the Samsung VR8460. So far the Samsung works perfectly on all levels. All tapes play perfectly on this deck and it is only a few dollars more than the Panasonic.
I bought this backpack to replace a worn out, inexpensive model of another wheeled bag. This bag is head shoulders above the other one in quality. The wheels are large and sturdy, and the front has feet that are the right height to tip the bag backwards just a bit, so that when you're filling it up, there is no worry about it tipping over forward. I have used the laptop sleeve for my 15" laptop, it fits fine. It has a good number of pockets, and a useful water bottle holder on the outside. The construction of the handle feels very sturdy too. After a few weeks of use, I'm very happy with this bag. Time will tell how sturdy it is, but I'm hopeful that I'll get at least a couple of years of use out of this. Plus, the animal print is kinda funky in a way I like. A co-worker of mine was grimacing at the print as we rode the elevator together. I looked at him and said, "Can you believe it, it was on sale?" Haha... I like it, to each their own!
We are complete computer novices and purchased this to stay in contact with family overseas. It was easy to install and offers a really decent picture. It does not always stay on the computer, but that is the only drawback to it. I looked at other webcams that were quite a bit more expensive. This seems to perform quite well and the price tag was very reasonable. Overall good deal and product.
I ended up returning this after a week. The auto-scan never seemed to work right, and the reception had a lot of static.
holy crap!! i've bought dozens of headphones throughout my life and i gotta tell you guys.. this headphone is the most comfortablest headphone i ever purchased. old headphones would hurt my ear after 5 minutes and i searched all over the web for the most comfortable headphone with excellent bass. the search is over. i highly recommend the Sony MDR-EX51LP. you gotta try them to believe them.
It's a wonderful and great product, but i don't know how to sinc.my cell phone to the bluetooth.Great buy for the Bucks!!!!
I purchased this for my wife's studio about 8 months ago; about 2 months ago the CD door started to stick and was difficult to close; now the CD player stopped recognizing CD's altogether; it is now just an AM/FM radio. Looks nice, but function came in second to form.
I found this on clearance at another retailer (I guess not everyone likes pink), and it's fabulous. I thought it might be just for skinny-armed people, but not so! I've got plenty of room, it fits great, and it doesn't move. Still looking for a solution to keep the earbud cord out of the way, though. Makes mowing the lawn WAY more fun.
I bought this as a gift for my Mother and she absolutely loves it! Definitely a good buy!
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.
I tested 4-5 cameras and this was the easiest to use with the best photo quality. Great computer interface.
I just purchased this item two days ago (Thurs.) Today (Sat.) I removed my 160GB Seagate HHD from my Kingwin enclosure and installed it in this one. Installation was not a problem although the molex connector seems to be a tight fit and is almost touching the fan. Fan noise does not seem to be a problem yet. I used the Firewire connection instead of USB and the drive access is much faster than it was with the USB connection on the other enclosure. The price is a little steep compared to others but I got a generous rebate offer with my purchase. Although the case is plastic (my other one was aluminum and plastic) I won't be moving mine around so that won't be an issue.
I bought this camera for my wife. She loves it. The crystal clear shots are unreal! There is a problem with distance and blurry pics as reported in other reviews, but this can be over came by learning to use shutter speed and other finite details. The 12 Macro settings are nice for when you want to just point and click as well as AUTO and programed features. One feature we have used quite a bit, is the 1.8 lcd screen that is able to be moved and manipulated, it's great for looking over clift edges to take rock repelling photos
This is the second digital I have owned. The first was also an Olympus, a 1.3 megapixel. This is twice the camera if not more. The features are better, the picture clearer. This is a great camera and worth the money. Only 1 feature I do not like, that is that you have to close the lens barrier (shut the camera off) then turn on the monitor to review pictures already taken. A bit &quot;time consuming&quot; especially when that awesome shot comes up and goes away before you can shut the monitor off and turn the camera back on, by then the awesome shot may be gone.
A must have for Bassheads every where. Excellent value, also. Why pay more, these will shame the higher price competitors. Will buy from these guys again. Fast shipping as well...
This HDMI cable is just as good as the higher priced ones. I would recommend this cable to anyone.
I bought this for my office and it works great, I like the ports on top for the cables that go in and then out again.
It is a good lense and works great, especially in daylignt or strong indoor light. Clear sharp images. In low light can have some trouble focusing.
Purchased 3 of these approximately a year ago. Recently had a power surge in my town and I would definitely have to say that it saved my TV and stereo. The surge protector no longer works but my equipment connected to the surge protector wasn't damaged. Other items around the house not connected to a surge protector no longer works including my dishwasher and another small kitchen appliance. Furthermore, the other remaining 2 surge protectors connected to my other TV in another room and computer survived intact. While there is a warranty that guarantees replacement on the devices attached to it or the surge protector itself, I will not be utilizing the warranty considering the low cost of this device and the hassle, time, and return shipping required to get a replacement surge protector. Instead, I went ahead and purchased a new unit to replace the broken one.
I'd had this same camera for about 5 years. It took alot of abuse before it finally gave out. I replaced it with the same camera, because it is perfect for my needs. I'm not much of a photographer, but this camera produces outstanding pictures every time. Costs about a hundred more than some aim and shoot cameras, but the quality is more than worth it, and my camera lasted much longer than the cheaper ones purchased by friends.Also, the rechargeable battery is an awesome advantage.
Well I'll tell you this. I ordered these Blank DVD's and you just wouldn't believe what I got in the mail. BLANK DVD's. Simply unbelievable. I tried contacting the seller but they told me that no matter what I do or how I complain they're still gonna be blank. Simply blankening. What a blank. The seller talked to me as if I was some kind of a blank. BLANK!!!
This is without a doubt the best handheld GPS unit on the market today. The SIRF III chipset is far more sensitive that other receivers. I started with a Garmin eTrex Vista unit that was very good, but it lost its signal lock under almost any forest canopy, and in any deep canyon. That's why I upgraded to the 60 Csx. It gets far better reception in the woods, which is important for hiking and geocaching.Be aware, though, that the unit does not come with maps! There is a built-in base map, but its usefullness is limited. You will need to buy Garmin maps to use the unit. There are two types of maps; street maps and topo maps. For hiking and geocaching, you will want to use topo maps. I recommend the 1:100K set, which covers the entire US. For National Park hiking, get the 1:24K National Parks set. The 1:24K maps show hiking trails, but the 1:100K sets do not. These are primarily topographical maps, not trail maps.Keep in mind that only Garmin's map products can be downloaded to the 60 Csx. You can't download other digital maps (such as those from topozone.com or National Geographic)to the unit. That's true of all Garmin units and, as far as I know, all other recreational GPS manufacturers take the same approach--their units take only their maps. That means you are locking yourself into a brand when you purchase a unit.That's not a problem if you do your homework. So, before you buy, go to the Garmin site and check out their maps to determine whether they have the detail you expect. Then price the sets you want, and add them to the cost of the GPS unit. *That's* the total cost of your GPS. If you don't want to get locked in to proprietary map sets, then don't buy the GPS unit!As to the street maps, I don't recommend them. The 60 Csx is a great open country navigator, but it's not a very good automobile navigator. For one thing, it doesn't provide voice directions. For another thing, I think the screen is too small. Garmin street maps ave very pricey, and I understand that most (if not all) are 'locked' to a specific GPS unit (that's not true of the topo maps). So, if you upgrade your hardware, you may need to purchase the same set of maps again! If you want automobile navigation, I'd recommend getting a dedicated unit with its own built-in maps.In short, the Garmin 60 Csx is the best unit available for hiking, off-road biking, and geocaching. You can expect about six meter accuracy under most conditions, which is very good for a recreational GPS unit. Anyone who claims better accuracy than that is pulling your leg--that much error is inherent in the GPS system.So, if your need is for hiking or geocaching (like me) or off-road biking (like other reviewers), you will be very pleased with the Garmin 60 Csx, so long as you understand what you are buying when you make your purchase. As far as I can tell, the negative reviewers simply failed to do that. Happy hiking and caching!
if zero was a choice I would pick that. the bag unzips on its own and my camera and lens crashed to the ground.
Great TV, many input options. -1 STAR for having to cycle through 8 input to get from my TiVo, to XBOX to 360, etc. There should be direct access to inputs as on my 23" SONY or the ability to turn unused inputs off. Also the panel could be nicer looking. I like Black TV's, but it's well made. All in all it's really nice and amazon.com got it to me cheaper then anyone could.
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....
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.
This is a great computer. Better as a desktop replacement than for mobile computing due to large size and weight, and relatively short battery life, but processing power, memory, stand alone video card, and dual layer burner more than make up for lack of mobility. The AMD 64 Athlon processor is very fast, faster than any comparable intel chip, and I haven't seen any software (windows) glitches. I can also upgrade to the 64 bit Windows Avista next year. Overall, very happy with the purchase. Look for a better price than is available here. (...)
Works well in 2006 Highlander Hybrid Limited. Directions are simple but effective, especially if you compare to your head units color coding.
I purchased the webcam for a gift for my sister in AZ so we could see each other when we talk. It works well and has good quality. Good product for the price!
The scanner is easy to hook up, easy to use. Fine quality. The unit was recommended to me and I would recommend to anyone else looking for a basic scanner.
The memory card was for a gift. It arrived on time and fits the camera it was intended for. Thanks.
The quality for the price can't be beat. Looks great, no glare. Recommended.
Just wonderful. Easy to use with my Mac, just plug it in. Beautiful color, clear graphics &amp; text! Great value.
I've been using this router for a couple of weeks now with no hitches. The wireless connection signal is very strong.Setup was fairly easy and painless, but you should know this.....I connected my Canon multi-functional printer, scanner, copier, fax unit into the router's USB port and all I can do is print. You also won't get any feedback from the printer, so when you hit "Print" the popup printing progress window tells you the printer isn't responding, but it's actually printing just fine. This is not a huge problem for me, as that's all I do from my laptop is print. Most of the time that's all I do with my printer from my desktop computer too. When I want to do something else from my desktop, I just swap the USB plug to the computer's USB port and back into the router when I'm done, nothing needs resetting. I consider it a minor inconvenience, but your mileage may vary.
Fits the Nikon dx 55-300 mm telephoto lens just right - very snug and secure. Strong velcro on back as well as snap closures to allow attachment to camera bags or other bags.
I just upgraded from Vx to the m505, and I'm in awe. I'm an avid Palm user, went from V to Vx, always wishing for a color Palm with the same form-factor. I tried the IIIc when it came out, but I just couldn't get used to the size. As a 'power-user' I consider 2 items of preeminent importance: formfactor and batterylife. Formfactor because a PDA is of little use when it becomes a hassle to carry at ALL times. Batterylife speaks for itself. The difficulty has been the technological trade-off to get color on a handheld. Look at the IIIc or any of the color Pocket PC's. color-formfactor-batterylife, one or more has to give.That is, until now. I've put the m505 through it's paces and am very impressed with how Palm weighed the tradeoffs. Yes, there are still tradeoffs. The screen isn't as bright as for example the IIIc. This is because the m505 has a TFT reflective screen iso an active matrix screen. In other words, it reflects ambient light instead of emitting it's own. The advantage however is much improved batterylife. Also, an active matrix screen is completely illegible outside, whereas the m505 screen looks vibrant. To alleviate lowlight situations the m505 screen is 'sidelit' to provide the ambient light necessary. Batterylife still clocked at a little under 7 hours of continuous use w/the backlight on! Under the fluorescent lights in my office I don't need to turn it on, however in my neighbourhood's unnamed coffeehouse I do need it. I think that folks upgrading from a bright IIIc will be disappointed, however I disagree. I found the brightness of a IIIc straining after long e-book reading sessions. The m505 screen is easier on my eyes, yet very good quality and usable under the most circumstances. In short, I'm very happy with the screen.The expansion slot also is a very welcome addition. I think the SD/MMC slot is the most elegant expansion solution available on the market yet. Why? It retains the all-important formfactor. Try a Springboard on a Visor Edge, or worse, the iPaq with an expansion sleeve. The SD slot is elegant, small, and hotswapable. Right now, not too many expansion options are available pending the final approval of the IO standard on SD, but look to how support of proprietary Handspring Springboard grew for an idea of how SD will be supported. I'm using my m505 with a 32Mb memory card, and it works very well. I can run apps from the card with negligable delay, the card shows up as a category and I can select any app from there. Again, very nicely implemented.I was a bit surprised by the hotsync speed. Very fast. USB really makes a difference, but make sure you have a USB port, otherwise you'll have to buy an extra serial cradle.I don't hear much about the software bundled with the m505 in the reviews, but I think it's great. Most importantly, the m500 series comes with Documents To Go. This app allows you to read and even edit Word, Excel, Wordperfect, Lotus etc. documents, with perfect ease. I had bought it already, but for the newcomers it's great to get this app with the package.I really like the vibrate alarm. Somehow, I'm surprised nobody came up with this one before (including myself). But this is great! No need to wake everyone up at meetings anymore to be alerted. I would like to be able to choose which alarm I want to get with every particular event in datebook. Right now your choice is applied across the board to all events. But I'm sure DateBk4 will fix that one. Great app that one by the way, check it out...which reminds me that Palm came out with a press release that the 10,000th application has just been released. Can you believe it? And most of this is freeware and shareware!Let's see, what else, with the m500 series Palm standardized the connector at the bottom, so that you don't need new peripherals every time you upgrade to a new Palm. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's a bit hard to unplug the Palm from the cradle...a minor annoyance. Another minor gripe is the price, although considering I plunked down... for the Vx, this could be considered a bargain by some standards.All in all, formfactor, batterylife, color, expansion, software, I'm sold.
This printer is very unreliable if you only use it sporadically like I do. I have it in my home office, and don't need to print very often, something once a week or less. This causes the ink to gum up (apparently inkjet printers have this issue in general - if you don't use them a lot, they gum up). This means replacing the ink cartridges, which are very expensive. A full set of cartridges will easily set you back $50 or more.I have owned this printer for over 2 years now. At first, I thought it was great. It produces really good photo images, but its so expensive compared to using CVS or an online print service, that it doesn't make sense to do this unless you have no time for an alternative. It produces reasonably good looking text documents, and the speed overall is very good.But the printer is very unreliable, not just that the inkjets gum up. Its also that at times it simply won't print at all, giving me errors like "Printer is offline" even though it is clearly plugged in and online. All in all, this printer is aggravating, made even more so as you gradually come to realize that the whole economic model is to get you to buy lots of expensive ink cartridges. The way this thing goes through ink cartridges, Canon should be giving you the printer for free!
I was a little afraid to buy this online, in case it was not an original canon. However, it appears to work very well, better than the cheap brands that's for sure.
Recently purchases nano ipod, earphones that came with it were extremely uncomfortable and kept falling out of my ears. Both my son and daughter have the Sony MDR_EX51LP Fontopia headphones and recommended them. What a change, extremely comfortable and the sound is great.
This is a fantastic product, I would definitley buy another one if anything ever happened to this one. It came nicely packaged and is very easy to operate.
I purchased this radio at least a couple of years ago and the batteries still show half charge! Any other portable radio I've ever used would have gone through twenty changes by now. As far as the radio goes it's not bad. Decent reception even in my shower, it's dropped a couple of times and still no problem. But at this point I don't care about the radio, I'm thinking of pulling this thing apart to solve the never ending battery riddle.
When I started using Lexar Jumpdrives, I picked this up, thinking it would be neat to be able to use as an MP3 player. It does have a decent display, which made it nicer than what I had before, and of course you get limitless storage space - just buy more Lexar Jumpdrives (which I think are great).However, there are some problems. First, despite following the directions, I have never been able to get this to work properly when I write music files from my Mac. Also, in the intervening two years, cheaper and better MP3 players have made this pointless. The new iPod shuffle (admittedly, no screen) is smaller, lighter, runs much longer, has a built in rechargeable battery, and is about the same price (assuming you buy this accessory and a 1GB Lexar jumpdrive).
Works great so far. I've had two other routers in the past 6 months and I love this one. I upgraded the antenna's for $15 and it gives great reception in the whole house. Couldn't be happier.
After charging my new mp3 I noticed that there was no radio on the menu list. Calling Sandisk tech support three times and on the 3rd time I was told that they no longer support this item over the phone all inquiries have to be submitted by email and wait 24 to 48 hrs. for a response. So feeling bummed that my so call plug and play device was incomplete. I called Factory Depot which was the seller I bought the device from, and Amanda wonderful and patient customer service rep was able to by pass the run around from sandisk for me was able to email me the necessary files to download to the device and the radio is working fine. So in all it's a nice player with a good size display for us older folks who don't have arms long enough to hold it out to see what i'm doing with it. Sound is good. I like the fact that it's rechargeable and the battery can be replace. The menu is easy to maneuver around holds a charge for a good period of time. Updating the firmware is easy drag and drop music files.
Made my installation look very professional. All parts were included that I needed for installation along with easy to read instructions. Anyone could install these.
This product is excellent at cleaning both LCD computer monitors and TV screens. The special microfiber cloth is perfect for streak-free cleaning. It's easy to use - just turn off the monitor/TV, spray Monster ScreenClean on the the cloth and gently wipe in a circular motion. I recommend this product for those who want to safely clean their LCD screens.
My reception was worse with this than the simple wire antenna supplied with the receiver.
Right out of the box, these speakers sound warm and have a nice bass response. connecting these to my onkyo 605 was a breeze. The athena LS line of speaker is being discontinued by Klipsch, so get these while you can.
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 have owned the FA 31 limited for about a year, now. I went through a number of lenses in that focal length along the way. I shot for a long time with thePentax DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Lens for Pentax K Mount Camera]. I really liked it, but it wasn't fast enough for low light situations. So, I sold it and bought a [[ASIN:B000FG6CME Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras. Finally, I decided to buy the lens I had really wanted to have the whole time and got the FA 31.To begin with, the FA 31 has a really nice build. Very sturdy, metal construction. As far as size goes, I would classify it as relatively small. Bigger than most of the DA limiteds, but smaller than most zooms, even the kit lens. The built-in hood is pretty much a waste of space. It probably does something on a full frame camera, but on APS-C it just makes filters harder to get on and off and does little to eliminate lens flare.With regard to image quality, it is excellent. Moderately sharp wide open, it achieves excellent sharpness by f2. It is quite resistant to flare, has good colors. Manual focusing is very smooth, although it lacks quick shift focusing ability that the DA line of lenses has. Rendering of out of focus areas is excellent. The reason that I sold my Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens was because it had a tendency to render the out of focus portion of scenes quite harshly and its edge sharpness could be quite dismal. The FA 31 is better in both respects.The biggest problem with the FA 31 limited is that it is expensive. If it was 100 or 150 dollars less, I would feel better about recommending it. Still, it is just what I want and I will not be parting with my copy for anything. If you don't need the faster aperture than thePentax 21987 DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Lens for Pentax Digital SLR camerasis a reasonable option -- quite sharp, but with not quite as nice rendering and distinctly worse build. If portraiture is what you are after and you don't care about edge sharpness than the Sigma 30mm f1.4 would be a reasonable option as well.
I ordered the TV from Amazon and it arrived in less than 5 working days. One cannot beat the convenience and cost saving (25-30%) of ordering it online. WRT the TV itself, all I can say is wow! I compared this TV to comparable Panasonic, Sony and Pioneer models and I felt this offered excellent quality for the price. In fact I chose this over the Panasonics that were around 10% cheaper as I felt the Samsungs offered a much sharper and realistic image. The Pioneers may have been better, but I felt the difference in quality did not warrant the huge ~30% price difference. The TV also makes design statement and exudes a sense of sophistication with its understated but elegant design. I also did a lot of reading on [...]before making my final decision.I purchased an Oppo 970 upconverting DVD player and am very happy with the combination. One should also add that there is no need to buy the $50-150 Monster HDMI cables. Save your money and buy the $10 cables sold by vendors on Amazon and other places.Finally, I should state that my TV has no buzzing issues. It was a Mexico November 2006 build.
actually i returned this, but not because it didn't work. i ordered it together with the navigator by mistake. i think it should work.
I bought my PIXMA on more or less no research, other than having really liked Canon's printers in the past. My several year old Canon S600 stopped working suddenly, and my kids needed to print homework ASAP. So I ran to a nearby big box store, and picked one up. The price was reasonable, and I thought the scanner / copier functions would come in handy (although I already had a flatbed scanner...but it was so old-school it still only ran on a parallel cable...remember those kids!?!).Anyway, it set up in no time and worked perfectly right off the bat. It makes good quality prints, and the photos look fine too me...not heavey on the red. It's also nice to put a memory card right in the printer and print photos without needing to even have the computer on. The copier function, although only used twice in two months, works good. The printer came with lots of bundled hardware. Usually, I have no use for the bundled stuff, it's always the LE edition or very limited in someway. But the Canon Easy Photo print makes it a snap for me or my technophobe wife to print photos in whatever size and on whatever paper without any big headaches. The OCR software is very good. My three year old OmniPro, which I paid a fair amount for, doesn't work as good.I can't say yet how efficient its toner use is...haven't had it long enough to judge.There are a couple of downsides. It is SLOW to start. First copies sometimes take long enough to kick in that you wonder if something is wrong. But when it starts, it is quite fast. For plain paper printing with some photos and graphics...the graphics barely slow it down. Full color, high quality photos take a little longer, but are still fast. You just have to be patient for that one page to start. Scanning is the same way...the scanner has to "think" for a bit before it starts, but then it's fast. It is a little bit noisy...nothing to send the neighbors calling the cops or anything...but it's the noisiest ink jet I've owned. The scanning is a little noisy too.But overall, I'm thrilled to have gotten a good quality item and at a really great price too. I'm very happy with it!! I think most routine users would be too.
I am using the modem and wireless router with a PS3, laptop and printer. I have had no problems so far. I'm saving money by not having to rent the cable company's modem and I get the wireless router to boot. I can gain access to the network from anywhere in the house and my PS3 has no lag time. Overall, I am glad that I purchased this item.
Inside of filter container was damaged as though item took a very hard fall (no outside damage stangly), but filter itself appears to be in good condition. Had to really clean it because it does have a film, unlike the HMC circular polarizer I just got (from Adorama) which was smooth and clear. Didn't know seller (APD) was in Brooklyn or I probably wouldn't have made the purchase...that's where all the Ebay crap is too. There was no HAZE written anywhere on the package or the filter, maybe this is a generic term? It only says HMC UV (0).Very high quality feel, heavy with a great milled edge and fits very snug sandwhiched between my 50mm 1.8d lens and the HMC Circular Polarizer that I got at the same time - in fact they are a little hard to unscrew once together.
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.
Ordered for LG 800G, don't get any chip bigger then 4GB for this phone, pay, arrived very quick, installed. Thanks
So far this surge protector / filter has worked great and has not given me any problems! It came highly recommended and I have no complaints! Great product to protect a very expensive home theatre system!
I wish I had discovered this power strip sooner. It's without question the best power strip on the market. The first thing you will notice is that it has 12 outlets. I don't know of any other power strip (besides the other Belkin one with the pivoting outlets) that has this many outlets. Although I don't own the pivot-plug one, I think this one (this one = power strip without pivoting outlets) is better. From now on I'll call the strip without pivoting outlets the flat one. The flat one has 3 outlets on each side that are designed to accomodate big power adapters. I believe they're called Blockspace outlets. The pivot-plug strip tries to substitute tilting outlets for the Blockspace outlets and it doesn't quite work. The pivoting outlets are still close together and tilting them only does so much. There is a review on the pivot-plug strip's page backing this up. And in my opinion, who needs tilting outlets anyway? Plus the flat one has a longer cord.Anyway, about the power strip I'm actually reviewing. This is an amazing strip. Not only does it have the 12 outlets (6 down the middle, 3 Blockspace outlets on each side), but it can also protect coaxial lines, ethernet lines, and phone lines. It also has a cord management clip for organizing all the cords. The reason this power strip is so nice is because it's well designed. Things that are well designed are pretty rare these days since everything's sold in Walmart and other low price stores.Pros:-12 outlets-has space for big adapters-tells you not only whether or not your stuff is protected but also tells you if the outlet the strip is plugged into isn't grounded-10 ft. cord-cord is angled so that it's flat against the wall when plugged in-has a cable management clip-can protect coaxial, ethernet and phone linesCons:-none that I can think of.I always like it when I come across a product that pretty much wipes out all of its competition. This power strip is one of those products. I very highly recommend this power strip.
The OCR software is very accurate with recognizing letters and numbers, and putting them in their proper category. I was very impressed, and cut through 300 cards in the course of 4 hours. I can't be upset with that. Scanner is very sturdy. Nice travel bag.The software to sync it over to outlook hasn't been updated since Office 2003, unfortunately. You can get the data from the card transferred quite easily, but the scans from the front and back will not be included in the contact itself. This is a shame, as there is often a lot of info on the back of the card, as well as the image of the card helping to jog the memory of who the person or business was.I am using Outlook hosted exchange, and have approximately 1000 contacts in my list. Several of these cards may be duplicates of contacts that I already had. So I had to be careful. I decided to transfer my cardscan entries into a secondary contact list, and then review later what had to be imported (to reduce the chance of deletion or duplicates).This may be helpful for those who want to figure out the safest way to transfer their card entries from the CardScan software into Outlook 2010.1) in Outlook, click on the contacts tab, find the "Contacts" group above in the "My Contacts" tree.2) Right click on "Contacts" and choose "Copy Folder".3) In the Copy Folder dialog that pops up, choose to copy it to the contacts folder. Click the "new" button .4) Create a name as something you remember. I chose "CardScan", Make sure the folder contains "Contact items" in the drop down box.5) You will get a warning dialog saying it can't copy items into a subfolder, that's fine, you have the contacts subfolder you need.6) Go into the card scan software. File>Data Exchange>Transfer...7) Choose either "Selected items" or "All items", whatever you want, and select the contacts subfolder that you created as the destination (in my example, "CardScan").8) Wait for the transfer to take place.9) All is good, all data except the scans should be in place. Drag and drop over what you want into your contacts list.
The Koss headset microphone truly is worth the money. It is one of, if not the, most accurate microphones I have ever used for Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I highly recommend this microphone to anyone and everyone using the Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech program.
The screen was easy to mount.Works great and a real plus it is made in America
Buyer beware, this radio is not the one for you. I ordered this radio thinking it would be a decent entry level shortwave radio. Upon receiveing it I immediatley sent it back. The radio was able to pick up about one or two of the major shortwave broadcasts, but the volume knob was barely hanging on and about to fall off. For nearly forty bucks you would expect a radio of little higher quality. The reception quality is about what you pay for, but the quality/crafstmenship of the radio was unbelievably poor. If you are really interested in getting into shortwave, go to eHam.com and read some reviews on shortwaves of the past, and try and find a used one. Radios made in decades past far exceed any radio currently being made today (this statement applys to radios that are about 500 dollars or less today). So if you remember anything from this, dont buy a Sangean SG-622, let alone any sangean product. There are some other reviews on Amazon that really talk this radio up, dont beleive it. I speak from experience.
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 own two vehicles with factory installed GPS systems. Both are over $[...] options but work great. The Zumo 550 holds it own in a car. with the factory models plus it works great on my motorcycle. Blue Tooth connection to my phone and headset were as simple as paring the devices. Neither were listed on the web site as tested models but both are full featured. It's everything I was looking for and it's portable/transferable.
in my country they would go crazy for these. wawa wee wa. all jokes aside this 12 outlet surge prot. is serious.
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 bought this item to my WD Passport Essential, it has a great design, it's like a hard case without leaving de desing behind, although it's a lit big for the disk but it keept it safe
Amazon sells these ink cartridges at a good price with fast free shipping when over $25 purchase. It is much more convenient and faster than going to the local store.
These headphones have great bass, but they do not contain the strong highs and mids to support it, turn the bass off and they sound like the $1 headphones you would get in an airplane. they also are made out of cheap plastic that breaks easy. after wearing these for 40 minutes of lawn mowing, they were very uncomfortable, and flimsy. you can get better headphones for $25 so save your money and buy something that is worth it. Skullcandy products = terrible cheap headphones
Don't buy this. How did this "product" ever make it on Amazon? It's not even clear what is being sold here.
I use this to protect an Apple Mac tower computer and CinemaDisplay monitor. We have a problem with our older house's wiring -- every time the Heating/AC kicks on there's a brief power lag.The Tripp Lite LC1200 smooths out the power during these occasional brief lags, and we know it's working because I can hear the Tripp Lite "click" when the AC kicks on.The only negative, and it could be a big one for some people, is the LC1200 gives off a slight "hum". I wrote Tripp Lite's tech support about this and they said this sound is normal. So I wouldn't use this in a room intended to be completely quiet, like a home theater.
I wish I'd upgraded a long time ago! My 2006 imac is working like a dream after upgrading to 4 GB of RAM from 1, and upgrading my OS--~as well as the 2010 imac I use. I used the crucial memory wizard to figure out which RAM to buy and then checked it against the Mac specifications just to be sure. Read the instructions and use a lot of force to put the memory in your computer. I had a scary moment when I first put it in because I was being "careful" and didn't use enough force to completely push it in. My computer wouldn't start up. Then I read some troubleshooting online and realized you needed to use ~30lbs of pressure in order to feel it click into place. I never heard a click as was written in the instructions, but I could definitely feel it click into place then. Some of the reviews I read that suggested the memory didn't work sounded as though those people probably made the same mistake I made. So long as you get the correct memory for your computer and you put it in properly, I think crucial works great!
This is a quality-built bag for it's price-point. 'Nothing cheap about it. You just need to be cautious about advertising to others what's in the bag, i.e. 'Canon' is right out there for everyone to see. . . .and to advertise that there is likely some high-end camera gear inside. While Canon products are worth advertising it's wise to keep the bag close to you.My only serious concern is with regard to the bag's pocket-fit for my lenses. They can very easily fall out and there's no good way to make them more secure in the bag except to be very careful. . . .as opposed to the LowPro Flipside 300 series bags which are configured a little differently and can be made more secure. They're a whole different animal though.The Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack is a really nice bag and highly recommended.
Been trying to find a decent case for my s110 and noticed that my sister received a nice leather one with her APS canon elph kit. This case is almost exactly identical to hers with the exception of a belt loop. Did not like the psc100 soft case designed for the s100/s110 which my friend bought for his camera. It made the camera feel bulky in my pocket and I did not like the gray color scheme. The soft case S does not fit as snug as I had hoped. Basically, I wanted something that would protect my camera from scrathes and dirt. No complaints for the price that I paid for this case.
Not much to say about this. Small and lightweight. Battery comes with it, believe it's like a watch battery type, probably wouldn't worry about it going out. You will most likely need to Google your camera to find out how to set it up with your camera. You CANNOT just take out of box and point and push, must set it to remote settings in your camera, every time you use it.
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 just used this wiring harness yesterday to install an aftermarket stereo on my 2006 Hyundai Sonata and I want to point out a couple of things.As others have pointed out in their reviews of this wiring harness, as it relates to the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, this harness is missing a couple of wires. It also actually has a couple of extra wires too, that won't end up being connected to anything in the factory stereo wiring harness, but those can be just capped off and ignored. But what's more concerning for those of us with a 2006 Hyundai Sonata is that it's missing a larger spade connection at factory harness location 24 for the power antenna, and also a smaller wire connection at factory harness location 19, which is the remote control ground (required if you want to have your steering wheel radio controls work on your new, aftermarket stereo).As "jasper pipestone" points out in his review, a large wire is missing for the power antenna. He mistakenly refers to this as factory wiring harness location 13 in his review, but it's actually factory wiring harness location 24. Factory Harness location 13 is the black (common ground), so don't remove that one!. You actually want to match up with the funky green colored wire on the factory wiring harness for the power antenna line, which is at factory harness location 24, on the opposite side from the big black and gray wires (black == common ground and grey == battery/constant power). I did what he suggested and bought an extra wiring harness because I knew I'd be short a couple of wires, and these wiring harnesses are cheap. I popped the red wire retainer out from both harnesses. Then I lifted the little plastic clip on the inside of the wiring harness that holds down one of the bigger spade wires and removed it from one harness and then put it into the other harness, solving the location 24 problem.Also, this harness does not have a wire that matches up with factory harness location 19, which is the remote control ground, which is required if you plan on hooking your after market stereo up to a steering wheel control interface like the Axxess ASWC that I used. To solve this problem, I removed another (smaller) wire from my second/spare harness and put it into location 19 in the wiring harness I used to install my aftermarket stereo. Then I reinstalled both of the red wiring harness retaining clips. It works perfectly!I've uploaded a REALLY helpful wiring diagram for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata car stereo factory wiring harness here: [...]After adding the two missing wires to this wiring harness, I was able to connect all of my factory wiring harness wires to my aftermarket stereo with little problem.Hope this helps somebody else out there. =:)
One word - JUNK!I did purchase another DVD player from Amazon, a Zenith that I am more than happy with. However, Amazon was supposed to take my junk Apex back, been waiting 2 months now... If you order something from Amazon (pay), it's here FAST, returning something...what a joke. Contact Amazon? That's another joke. See if you can find a customer service phone number on this website. You have to follow like 6 links and be a cyber slueth just to get an email across...Whatever you do, do not buy this Apex player, you will be sorry. It won't play several DVDs.
I bought this camera as I was looking for a FujiFilm F30 or F31 - looking for a solid performing low-light compact camera. Noise is minimal even at ISO400 and pics are usable at ISO800, which coupled with the very short focal length of compact digital cameras makes for very good available ligh shooting. This is what I expected after reading the F30 dpreview where it performed comparable to a Nikon DSLR at high ISO values (800, 1600) - as the F20 shares the sensor of the 30 and 31.Manual control is minimal, there is no image stabilization (just a 'anti-blur button' or something - which is really a joke, it just throws the camera into a high speed automated mode with ISO2000, flash etc) but as we all know good high ISO performance is far more useful than stabilization.A nice little camera, with amazing low-light performance for a compact.
Hey Everyone,I purchased the Magellan 300 this past winter. I was very tempted by the 350 price (back then, now it is cheaper), and I could not justify spending 800 dollars on the higher models (that was back then also, now the 800 could be purchased online for 699 shipped).Pros:- Most affordable unit- Can sign up for a free pre-loaded 256 MB card from Magellan site only with the 300- Portabality is fast and easyCons:- The menu may say that you can enter a location by Street name and City... but this is false. It does not accept cities. You actually must know the township. For example if I were in East Meadow, NY...You simply cannot just put in East Meadow, you must figure out that the town of East Meadow is really Town of Hempstead. This is the biggest turn off for me, because of this, i have NEVER found a place while driving. (Does this defeat the purpose of a GPS?). The Only way to get around this is by planning out whos houses or places you will go, and save it to the GPS via computer hookup. So now i have about 70 people on my GPS, and it will not find any other location in NY. I have a north east preloaded map btw.- Their support does not exist, when i purchased something from their online store.. they responded to me within a few hours. But when it came time to troubleshoot about my first "con", they were no where to be found. I even emailed them twice, and after 12 weeks of no response, I am finally drawing the line.- The other upper level magellan gps such as the 760 does not seem to have these problems. I guess its because that the 760 has a built in hardrive with everything pre-loaded. Thats what GPS is supposed to be. Just drive and find a location, not sit at home and program the thing for half an hour. Which brings me to the next "con"- The GPS is listed as a 128mb internal memory on Amazon... this is not true, it only has 80mb. And to upload 80mb worth of map, it takes about 1-2 hours. So imagine uploading a 128mb or 256mb map.. your computer would blow up. Magellan says to upload small amounts at a time to speed up the search time, this is their way of beating around the bush and saying... "programming the 300 is a waste of your time".I know this seems all harsh, but I want you all to be aware of the problems Ive had with it. Maybe those who do not live in NY, NJ, or CT dont have this problem. But if you live in the tri-state... DO NOT GET THE 300 series, pay more for the upper level ones.If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me about this product.Good Luck Future GPS Owners
GreatThis product is great, just what I wanted. Thanks!!I would recommend it to a friend.I have no issues at this time.
I commute on subway to work, and MDREX51LP works great on subway. While it doesn't complete block out the noise, it does reduce them to a very low rumbling sound, so the music is clear without having to turn the volume way up. And even if you do turn it up, it will not create more noise to the other passengers since the leak is minimal. i feel like i am in another world wearing them.some bad things to point out:1. soundwise it's not the best pair of earphones, but i can adjust the EQ on my iAudio MP3, and it's better than anything on else on a subway, so I can't complain.2. I would actually recommend MDREX71 over this. 71 has a shorter earphone cord and an extension cord, which can be easier to manage, since I still haven't gotten a hang of the case/cord clip yet.3. Since it seals the ear, tapping the cord will send a slight but noticable pulse to your ear, so i really only recommend this for long trip on the train or plane, when there's not a lot of movement. this is not suitable for jogging or working out.
I bought this camera to replace an older Kodak digital I got around 2000 and was very comfortable with. I was very pleased with the features for the price of this model, as well as the other reviews I read. I haven't had an opportunity to use it much yet other than a some quick pictures around the house, but so far I love it. It's very simple to figure out and gives excellent results. It does burn up batteries pretty fast, but only two at a time, so rechargeables are definitely the way to go. The drawback for me has been the EasyShare software, which I ended up uninstalling. It was too intrusive and slowed my computer down (probably my computer's fault more than the software). I prefer to just directly load the photos to my computer by putting the memory card into the slot on my computer and using other software to edit if needed. Overall, I think the camera is great and would definitely recommend it!
Duuude. This is sweet. I totally love it. I really lost the patience of waiting for DJs to tell me the songs, or to waste hours at the store trying to remember what I was looking for. This solves it for 20 bucks. What a bargain. It works great in LA. I listen to Krock (KROQ). It sometimes tells me the song before though, but not often. I would recommend it to everyone!
I purchased the D-Link DGE-530T 10/100/1000 Gigabit Desktop Adapter to use with my D-Link Gigabit (DIR-655) router and home server. Previously I used my Dell's onboard NIC (10/100Mb) which took about 3.5 minutes to transfer a 2 GB file across the network to the home server. Using the D-Link card, the same 2 GB file only took 1.5 minutes. While not nearly gigabit speeds, the time difference saved is significant enough for me when backing up 30-40GBs to my server.
This product is great!It's exactly what I was looking for. It works with every usb charged item. I use it for everything from a sony prs-505 e-reader to a blue tooth to a sony psp down to my iPod. It works with everything. And the prongs are non polarized so you won't be limited to only certain outlets.It's the perfect universal usb charger, as long as you have the wires, of course.
I have owned this television for 4 years now ans still love it. i do not feel the need to upgrade to any lcd tv because the picture quality is still comparable to anything out there. The thickness does not bother me because i don't really care.
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.
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.
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.
A no frills COM port to serial bracket adaptor. It works just fine on my DFI Lan Party DK X58 motherboard in order to communicate with my Cyberpower UPS. The only trouble is figuring out which way it plugs into the motherboard.
I bought this Garmin n&uuml;vi power cable because it was cheap. It was cheap for a reason. The cable worked for a few weeks, then the part that fits into the "cigarette lighter" hole fell apart. That was the end of it.
I couldn't get them to fix a cracked screen just 2 months after purchase. No pressure was put on it, it wasn't dropped, and was in a leather case the entire time. It was a small crack in the corner (no exterior damage, of course). I'd prefer to simply set three $20 bills on fire than purchase this useless "protection".
DVDs go in for storage, come out for viewing.A flap on every individual sleeve prevents the discs from falling out, in case you are not ready to view them.
I've had this machine for 9 years and have had no problems until now. The only reason I'm writing this review is because I was searching for a new power supply and this link showed up. Although I am not a "power user", I have opened the insides to increase the RAM to 2+ gbytes, added a more powerful graphics card, and added a 2nd larger HD so that I could run Ubuntu Linux alongside Windows XP, plus needing the extra space. Perhaps the added peripherals finally caused the deterioration of the power supply. In any case this machine has served its purpose. Now the quandry is purchase a newer, up to date machine, or just buy the power supply to add a few more years of life to this machine.
I bought this remote about three months ago and have tried to use it a couple times, with little success. It looks like you have to point right into the camera lens to get it to work. I felt like a clown clicking and pointing to different directions just to make it work. There must be some kind of bluetooth or radio communication devices to make this better. The D90 has a connection for external remotes, so the other Nikons should have it, too.
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 wasn't really expecting much from these computer speakers, but after getting them and setting them up, I got rid of my (very expensive) stereo, electing to only listen to music, radio, etc., on my computer. These speakers offer great sound in a relatively small package and they're a great buy. Additionally, the sub-woofer IS adjustable, so they're great even if you live in an apartment building. I would definitely recommend these speakers.
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.
about 4 weeks ago the price to get this same thing (ipod mini)was $180. Now it's $205. are you nuts apple makes their ipods for a little less than $30 and their selling them for $205. It's a total rip off. i would not get an ipod mini unless the price is below $150. Sure it's great with all it's songs and extra features but, it's not worth the money. I'd wait for the price to drop before you buy an ipod mini.
Highly recommended. Works great, no interference, VERY EASY TO INSTALL (took 5 minutes). This is a great product. I only have 1 cable line in my house, but can now watch TV and control the cable box from my bedroom. This is a great solution - especially if you are renting and are not able to have additional cable lines installed. I am very happy with the picture quality and control capabilities. My next project is to split the cable and add another box in the living room so that I can control a seperate box. I'd like to be able to find additional recievers so that TVs in other areas of the house (kitchen and garage, etc) can also be connected. If you are thinking of Wireless AV, this is the way to go.
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.
I really like these lens cases. These have a flap over the zipper to keep rain out, the zippers are heavy duty and solid, and the flaps on the back have both snaps and hook & loop to secure them. The medium easily fits my 55-200 with it's lens hood.
The SC101 worked great for about 2 days. Then, suddenly, my drives dropped off from the network.To this day, after countless hours of trying to access the 600 gigs of data that I loaded on to it, I cannot access any of it.Netgear has been far from helpful in responding to my requests for help.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!! YOU WILL REGRET IT!I wish I could give it less than a one star rating.
I love my laptop and it has great features but I have had a few problems with it in the first 7 months of owning it. The white ink on the keyboard is coming off the keys. Some of the keys and sticking now and then and are hard to get them to work. the paint on the touch pad is wearing off and I don't even have long fingernails so they can not blame that on me. HP has done nothing to resolve the issue. I would buy this computer all over again but if the same things started happening and HP still did nothing I would never buy any of the products they make again !!!!!
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 have bought 2 of these over 3 years, one for my office and one for my better half. My new one has already proved itself invaluable. Easy to use, relatively inexpensive replacement cartridges and good quality print quality.Mainly I like that it is reliable and very easy to setup with very few paper jams.
I was glad to find something that would allow me to switch back and forth from my Sony XBR960 HDTV, and my Sony upscaling DVD player.Because most HDTV's have only one HDMI input, it is great to have a product that allows for expansion of added electronic gadgets that might be coming down the line like HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players. This thing is a winner, and it's easy to set up. It also comes with two HDMI cables, which can be expensive if you buy them somewhere like Circuit City or Best Buy.One note: You can find much cheaper HDMI cables from private sellers on this site, on Ebay, or other online sellers. I did, and I see no difference in picture quality between them and my $80.00 Acoustic Research cable I bought from Best Buy.
This card didn't work at all. The installation went smooth on Windows XP, but whenever I attach any USB device to this card, it would not recognize at all. Getting this USB PCI card to work should be a straight forward and easy process to everyone, but not with this card. Please spend a few extra $$ for a better card and avoid hassling with this card.
When I first recieved these headphones as a gift, I thought they were wonderful. The sound quality was incredible, and they were very lightweight and comfortable. After five months, the headband above one of the ears snapped. When I still tried to wear it, it would occasionally pop out and hurt my ear. I've read other reviews of others who had the same problem. I sent mine back through customer service, and got a free replacement (it was still under warranty), however I was very disappointed. For $150, most people expect quality headphones that will last longer than five months. Two months after I recieved my replacement, they broke AGAIN! I finally asked for a refund, and I'm awaiting their response. Sure, there are plenty of good reviews here, but why risk having the headphones break, and waste $150? Trust me, these aren't worth $150, or anywhere near that insane value.
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...
This company is a rip off. You purchase a router which usually functions well only for a few months and when you call tech support the "support" is only available if you purchase a $29 to $39 warranty.
I could have bought a number of different speakers, but chose these beasts. OMG worth every penny. Excellent base, midrange and tweeter. On top of that its a 4 way speaker. What a difference a speaker can make. What makes it even better is the price. Out performs more expensive speakers. But since I am not a electronic guru, I won't bore you with Bull. These speakers are the bomb. Make no mistake. Look no more, you have found the right speaker for the right price for your system. Enjoy.
Excellent product. I'm a Seagate fan. I bought this to backup my wife's work laptop. I can't think of a better solution for a solopreneur who travels. The size, speed and capacity is ideal - in terms of size, think of the old external floppy drives for IBM Thinkpads - fits in the palm of your hand. The design is impressive and it's built rock solid. Easy to transport, fast, tons of storage, and best of all...thankfully, no power brick to tote around in your briefcase. I know I'll be buying another one (update: I did buy another one - both are still working perfectly - no problems). I've only used this with WinXP and newer PCs but haven't had to use the 2nd USB they include (in case you need more power - I think a USB 1.1 issue). That wouldn't have changed my opinion anyway - I have to bring the cable with me to attach it to the laptop, so what's the difference - it's a short Y-cable. I have run videos from it without issue. This is a winner.
This is a handy cable. JUST REMEMBER, newer generations of video (5th plus) iPods (Classic/Touch/Phone/Nano,etc.) aren't compatable with this type of cable (Apple decided you need to spend more money) and require dock-connector type video cables. But if you have a working older generation, this works just fine.
I have had this monitor for almost a year (I did not buy it here). I paid too much for it, but it has proven to be a great monitor - especially using the DVI connector. The VGA modes using the 25pin VGA cable aren't as clear, but I have no real complaints. No dead pixels or problems with the unit so far...Just LOVE IT! Thinking about buying a second one to extend my desktop. Just wish I could find a wall mount bracket for it.Update, year 2013: This monitor is still rocking. No dead pixels that I can find. Just wish I could find another one.
With Win Xp, just plug and go, no problems whatsoever. The ports do light up with blue LEDs, making it look even cooler than in the pictures. I highly reccomend this USB hub.
This is a all new design from the simple 1 led tester they sold. It not only displays a general condition with a red/green LED, but all voltages are also checked including 12, 5, 3.3 with all purpose ATX design for use with the oldest or latest ATX power supply. There are also holes to insert VOM probes for more accurate voltage readings. At only a few dollars more then the old design, it's a no-brainer for anyone who builds or repairs PCs.
This product is great, but you'll never get your rebate. The company Logitech uses for rebates is unreachable. They won't respond to your emails and they have no phone number. I have resubmitted per their instructions and still no reply. Good luck!
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 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.
This is an expensive MP3 player but well worth the money. This is a wonderfully engineered product (even more so considering it works on a Wintel machine). The WinPod has held hundreds of my MP3s and I am just starting to transfer. (Capacity is 2000 but some have gotten the device to hold even more.) The interface with MusicMatch Juke Box is easy to use and the setup was a breeze.Eye catching, great sound, huge capacity. Great device. Kudos to Apple (it's even making me think about going Mac next computer purchase). Five *s and but worth even more.
I am happy with my pourchase. I ordered from amazon and the estamated shipping was 4 to 7 days and I got my product in 3. I will only order from amazon.
Dont pay any attention to the negative reviews. This TV is wonderful. I have had it for 6 months now and the only thing I regret is I didnt wait for the price to drop. It is selling for $1,000 less now! Great Picture, convenient connections, beautiful and impressively construction. Ambelight is a real plus. Makes the picture standout and makes the set look so smart. Tech support is fine. I called them several times after I bought it while I was tweaking the picture. BUY THIS TV...if you ever want to have a HDTV! You will love it! Selling now for under $2000. Best value around!
There are some good qualities--I can print wirelessly and I've scanned some photos with good results. The problem is that one cannot scan wirelessly or fax wirelessly, which was one of the main reasons why I bought this printer for my home office. I recommend doing a Google search to review the countless complaints similar to the ones I've outlined here. Very disappointing...so buyer beware!
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
Normally I wouldn't bother to write a review for something as trivial as a CD book, but the only review thus far is from someone who gave this thing 1 star because they were confused as to how many CDs it holds. In case you are similarly confused, the product name is, "Citygear 160 Capacity CD DVD Case," and the "160" is how many CDs it holds. Eegads people.That aside, I have 7 other cases and this one is better than most. Sturdy construction, top-loading instead of side (so DVDs don't slip out when you use the handle to carry it) ... not sure what other features make a product this simple worth 5 stars instead of 3 or 4. Good price, good product, CLEARLY LABELED to carry 160 CDs (I counted, there are 20 pages that hold 8 each...).
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 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.
I ordered this to use as a portfolio for my photography. But when it arrived it looked so cheap that I would be embarrassed to present work from it. So I guess it's an okay product, as long as you aren't looking to make something look professional.
This hood comes with EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM lens. It is big, it is bulky and after three days of use it does not look like new anymore since it is easily scratched.In many cases there is no need for a hood, but pro still leave hood on the lens. Think of this as a bumper. In fast paced hectic situation (Party, kids, etc.) this $45.00 expensive piece of plastic will save your $1,400 lens.Filter is OK, but I've seen "all metal" lenses fall to the floor and hit it right where you will attach your filter. After the fall. Lens works just fine, glass is OK, but tread is bent, and there is no way to attach any filter.[...].
The one and only reason I purchased this label printer was for the highly touted Dymo Stamps feature, supposedly giving you the ability to print your own postage stamps onto thermal postage labels for no monthly fee, only the cost of the printer and the thermal label refills. According to the Dymo Stamps website, Dymo Stamps gives you the ability to "Print Exactly the Amount of Postage you Need" and "Eliminate the Need for Costly Postal Meters." What the consumer is not told upfront is that these "precise" amounts of postage can only be in denominations of the Dymo Stamps software's choosing, not any amount you want. In fact, the only postage denominations that can be printed are those already available in stamp form at the post office, basically just your run-of-the-mill $0.39 stamps, $4.05 Priority Mail stamps, and postcard stamps. This software also does not give you the capability to print postage for Parcel Post, Media Mail, or Express Mail, and doesn't allow you to add additional postage for services like insurance or certified mail at all. How this saves you any trouble over buying stamps from the post office is beyond me. Conveniently, you can only overcome all of these limitations by subscribing to Endicia (Dymo Stamps' backbone provider) for a monthly fee. Heck, you can't even go to an office supply store to buy the thermal postage label refills that you need to print postage on; they can only be ordered online through a link in the Dymo Stamps software. Especially given the fact that even the least expensive Dymo Stamps capable LabelWriter model is over $100, this will NOT save you any money in postage, will NOT save you any time, and ordering stamps online from USPS (or getting them from the local post office) is just as convenient, if not more convenient, than ordering the stupid thermal refills online from Dymo and waiting for them to arrive. Thankfully, Amazon is great at accepting returns.
Battery needed some sort of plastic coating removed from it in order to run the intended mdse; so they were returned and purchased elsewhere.
Thank you Canon for finally making the camera I've been waiting for. I have the Powershot S300 and anyone who owns a Canon camera knows the great quality of pictures their cameras take. Even with just 2.1 mexapixels, I was able to take some really incredible photos. My only complaints were that the screen size was too small, you could only record for like 10 secs. of video at high quality no matter how big your CF card was, and I was in the need for a camera with some more megapixels cause I want to get the new Canon i9900 printer that can make up to 13X19 borderless prints. I was thinking about maybe getting the Sony Cybershot DSCW1 cause it has the features I was looking for but I read some bad reviews about the fuzzy and dark pictures that it takes, and I really didn't want to stray from Canon cause of how happy I've been with their products. So now they came up with the Powershot SD300. It has 4.0 megapixels, a huge 2" LCD screen, and high quality video that can record at 640X480 at 30fps or 320X240 at 60fps for up to 3min. which is plenty of time for me. And amazingly, this camera is even more compact than my S300. So you can be sure that this camera will be on my Xmas list for myself this year and I would recommend to anyone looking to buy a point and shoot digital camera to wait for this bad boy to come out.
This scope lives up to its billing for good performance at an affordable price. I bird with people who have more advanced and expensive scopes and they often hardly notice the difference in ordinary applications. I have not used the tabletop tripod instead opting for a Bushnell Advanced Tripod and that combination has worked well for birding winter waterfowl at the ocean, bays and inlets, lakes and ponds. A good buy for recreational birders on a budget.
I purchased this drive in March. I had used it for about four months. I used it on four different computers. One of the computers I used would never recognize the drive. Annoying, but tolerable.I was working with the software on the thumb drive and followed the steps to check for updates. I didn't think that would be an issue.Part way throught the update process, the drive stopped responding and is now worthless. No computer I own recognizes the drive now.I have not contacted Sandisk about a replacement since the cost of shipping it back and the time hassle will likely not make sense. Plus, that won't make my lost files magically appear either.This is the fourth USB thumb drive I have owned in the past few years, upgrading as larger sized drives went down in price. It is the only one I have had any trouble with. One of my older drives had a case that fell apart, but the drive still works like a champ.Very disappointed with this drive. I liked the retractable connector. If I buy another of these type drives, I will remove the software first to prevent it from contaminating the function of the drive.
I read other reviews before purchasing. I knew that this product would provide an adequate thermal barrier between my notebook computer and my legs. I wasn't sure how much cooler the computer would run. I'm happy to report that the computer's high speed fan did not engage after hours of use playing a game which made moderate use of the graphics card. I would recommend this approach over any of the fan-based cooling pads.
very well designed, can actually use all ports with cords and power blocks plugged in. also has provisions for my network cables, phone, and cable tv.
I just got these today and for the price, I don't think you could ask for better. These fit me with the ear pieces that came on them but they do come with one larger and one smaller pair. That was a selling point for me because I have such trouble with these kind. I have another pair of Phillips that I just love but they're starting to give me headaches because the ear pieces are too big. These are really comfortable and I only notice the one in my right ear for some reason. Probably just need a different size ear cap on that one.The sound is about as close to full size as you can get for this price. The graphic equalizer on my MP3 can make up for any shortcomings. Noise cancelling is pretty good. The real test will be when I use them at the gym.Mine came with a split cord, which is really handy. My MP3 has a lanyard and the cord to the other ear buds always gets in the way. These are the perfect length without the extender but it's nice to have a choice.I highly recommend these and if you can wait for the mail, definitely order them here. I paid the full price for mine at a local retailer but then I couldn't take the thought of using my other ones any longer.
All-in-all this device does exactly what I needed it to. I'll admit that the sound quality isn't going to blow anyone away, but it works and it was a great price. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to listen to your ipod and charge it at the same time, then I would definitely reccomend this product.
Length:: 0:51 MinsAn ancient idea, from 80 years ago. It helps improve AM only reception primarily in the daytime.Tips:-use during the day-works best with "average" home radios, not for car or high quality radios-for best results: a) it must be turned by hand to face the station transmitter, and b) it must be tuned by hand to the same dial position as the shown on this radioSo this means, you must tune twice for best results.Summary: this is quite techy, but useful if you want improved daytime reception from a weak AM station.
We ordered and recieved THREE of the wrong item. Not WMA as advertised. Looking on how to return these items and we will return the cheap stuff you sent!
I've owned many mice by MS and Logitech, wired and wireless, and I keep coming back to this model. No batteries. Five buttons. Comfortable. Perfect performance. The Special Edition model has a nice glossy finish and feels much sturdier than the &quot;original&quot; 5-button MS optical mouse. I intend to run this one into the ground -- and I might just buy an extra one as a backup, as they are getting hard to find.
Do not buy these headphones. They are not worth even a few bucks. Sound quality is absolutely terrible. I bought these intending to use as a cheapy backup....they don't even qualify for that. Did I mention the sound quality is horrible?!
Im 14 years old and I like to make little home movies with my brothers and friends. This camcorder changed everything. It is very user friendly and easy to use. i. Link is the greatest, and the camera supports it. Some people say it's grainy indoors but it's hard to notice it, even if it has that problem. It has stereo sound which sounds great. Get this camera outside the pictures are amazing. As for the still camera it is alright, but I have to sony DSC-P50 (see my review) so I don't use it much. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a good camcorder...
i read some reviews before i ordered this pack. it just arrived today so i have'nt had a chance to test it in the field. i packed a Canon rebel XS, 2 lenses, external hard-drive. filters, remote, usb cord, charger. there's plenty more room left. i'm waiting for a Bounce-Swivel Flash (Metz 44-AF for Canon). there's room for that and a couple more lenses so it's plenty roomy for an amateurs kit. it's not too big nor too small. appears to be well made and worth the price.other reviews have said that the zippers creep open so i did a simple fix. i'm using a twist tie to hold the zipper ends together. when you open the zips, just leave the twist tie attached to one zipper pull.all in all, i'm happy with my bag.
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 was a little sceptical about the product when I ordered it but once i received it ( quickly) and then used it, it works perfectly and I could not be happier. Thanks to Amazon, its partners phoenix gold, and staff.
There are dozens of consumer-grade routers out there, and this has to be one of the best. My old Netgear was starting to have problems locking up on large file transfers. I have a Squeezebox-based network home audio system, streaming CD-quality (FLAC) music to various rooms of the house, so I need something that can handle these large transfers reliably. Based on friends' recommendations I went with this Linksys WRT54GL. It has performed reliably and hasn't needed to be rebooted at all in its one year of use. I spent the $10 extra to get the "L" model with user-modifiable firmware because I'm an inveterate tweaker. A few months ago I changed the firmware to Tomato 1.21, and have used that to boost the signal strength and tweak some other things. It's not as stylish looking as the newer models, but it's a classic.
I recently purchased a Mac mini and wanted some good speakers to go with it. I looked at the Harman Kardon Sound Sticks II and the JBL Creature speakers, but chose these instead, and I am very happy I did. The sound is crisp, clear and can get plenty loud. The size is perfect, not-too-small and not-too-big. They are solidly constructed. The classic design in black and silver, looks great -- without screaming for attention -- and blends easily with my other hardware and furniture.Other reviewers have mentioned these speakers lacking mid-range or having too much bass. Right out of the box, I agree the bass is too rich. But this is easily remedied by adjusting the bass via a knob on the back of the subwoofer and tuning other audio qualities using the equalizer software features in iTunes or iDVD. After a few minutes of tweaking, voil&agrave; - great sound!Last but not least, the price is hard to beat. When my wife read the packing slip and saw I paid less than $35 for these speakers, she was very skeptical. But now she's amazed at how good they sound. These are great computer speakers for a low price.
Ever dated the local beauty queen and wondered how long she'll last on your arm? That is how I feel about my brand new Zenith 37LZ5D LCD TV. If you heard a rumor that HD technology was invented by Zenith Corporation you'll believe it after watching live sports in HD on this TV. I have owned mine for only a week.All of my TV sets leading to the HD-TV have been Zeniths (including the Advanced System 3), as are my VCR and DVD (DVB312) players. Because all have performed well for years I was inclined to look for another Zenith (yes, one with the "Z" logo) when it came time to buy an HD-TV. Also, I thought they'll all be easy to manage with one remote control. But Zenith TVs appear no longer available in Chicago area stores and I was hesitant to buy online. It'll be smart to see one in demonstration before purchasing. And so for three years I kept visiting TV showrooms hoping for Zeniths, and checking the Amazon.com website to see if this 37 inch HD was still available (I read the earlier reviews over and over).Finally I ordered this HD-TV online from Amazon. It was delivered Thursday by a service that ensured it works. We connected it to the RCN digital cable box, tuned in to the standard (now digital) stations and I was not impressed. Well, must I rent an HD cable box and pay for that each month? Perhaps. So, Friday I ordered the HD box to be delivered Saturday (college football day). Michigan versus W. Michigan looked so horrible I knew I was doing something wrong. I called cable guy back and learned a few things (e.g., I'm supposed to watch HD stations, not the digital). And what an unbelievable difference!I will tell you that I have not seen an HD-TV in any of the showrooms (including Best Buy) to date that shows better live action than this Zenith. Remember the old Memorex commercial, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"? That is the question I've been asking so far. I suspect that blue ray video will look truly scary on it (is there a Zenith blu-ray DVD player?).A complaint will be that one shade of blue gets to be a bit much in some settings (e.g. in a concert DVD where blue light is used prominently). But perhaps I'm comparing the HD to the Advanced System 3. Or is it rather that for years the AS3 TV cheated me out of colors as they were truly projected unto the concert stage and I didn't know it until now? Another will be that it has only one HDMI input where other TVs have two or three. (Many consumers are very satisfied with "component" inputs).It's truly sad that Zenith has now gone to LG. Even so, why not just sell some products (with the "Z") widely as before? After all LG uses Zenith technology.Must you own an HD (or a Jaguar)? Not if your standard definition TV (or shiny Buick) is awesome. Is it worth the investment? You bet it is. To borrow from Janis Joplin, "you know you got it if it makes you feel good". HD is a sports nut "must have".Note: I've learnt quickly that not all commercials on HD stations are filmed in HD, and also that some recorded programs on HD stations may actually be in standard definition. Also that HDTV is best paired with HD-DVD or blue ray DVD player; not great with your standard VCR. Due to aspect ratio differences, etc. among video equipment buyers of large TV must be prepared to upgrade related gadgets as well. [...]Update- September 21, 2009It's now two weeks since I took delivery of my Zenith HDTV. And I have come to know more about HD and its accessories. Ideally we should all own two sets of TVs and video disc players- the standard definition player for the SDTV and a blu-ray player to pair with the HDTV. That's because if you're like me you already own 300 SD DVDs and are not thinking of replacing all with blu-ray versions. Only a blu-ray/HD player plus blu-ray/HD disc will best display HD images on the HDTV. Fortunately there is a happy medium and that's where up-conversion comes in.The up-conversion standard definition player, even with progressive scan, was NOT invented to deliver HD images but rather NEAR HD quality images. And while any DVD player can be paired with an HDTV the up-conversion player will do much better than the Standard Def. player. Of course, a blu-ray player is backward-compatible with Stan. Def. discs, but will only enhance them, not make them true HD.What if your HDTV has only one HDMI input like mine has, and your HD cable box is already connected through that input? An ideal solution is to find a player which up-converts by composite cable (an HDMI switch is another solution). And these days those players are rare (for licensing/legal reasons).Fortunately I just found the Zenith DVB318 (in mint condition) for sale on E-bay. It's one of the rare up-conversion by component cable players that made it to market several years back. It has now replaced my DVB312. The color deep blue is more natural (rich but less saturated) in concert DVDs. It's also best to play a disc in its original aspect ratio on a large screen, and I am one happy consumer.Note: For up-conversion you must press the u/c button BEFORE inserting a disc and closing the tray.Update 2- October 5, 2009: Component CableA reviewer recommended the older Monster component cable MV2CV (now only $4.00) and I bought that to replace the newer Monster cable M850CV. He is so right. I now have an even better picture with less blue saturation. Contrary to some opinion the cable indeed does matter.
Ther are speed traps everwhere, of all the radar detectors I ever owned this one actually works! It has for a fact saved me at least 2 tickets already! There is a one redlight town near where I live that has a speed limit of 30 from one end to the other, and believe me they write the tickets. It(RX65) pays for itself in 1 ticket.
I bought this several years ago. It still works, still takes a charge. That's all I wanted, so I am happy with it.
This helped me out a whole lot considering almost everything I connect to my computer is a usb connection. I might have to get another one eventually. I works very well though.
I bought this for the wires that I ran in my dedicated home theater. It was extremely helpful when running the wires for the 7.1 system.
Auctionholics, Photo Geeks alike!! Our KODAK DC290 digital camera is synonymous with the H1 HUMMER!!! It goes through batteries as if there is no tomorrow! This is one of the highest external battery pack we can find! @ [money] to [money] retail at other online venders it's a bargain at the Amazon price! We bought all they had left!! This is a MUST HAVE!!! We have a 256MB Compact Flash card so we can hold 1225 jpegs and this battery does the job! Estimate 500 jpegs with this doo-hickey! Don't miss that Kodak moment when power is not on your side.
This is a wonderful lanyard! I use it for my garmin gps and attach both to my fishing vest, then the gps fits in one of the pockets. Great solution for those of us who drop things and/or leave things behind. Very very pleased!
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 one of the most cheaply made products I've purchased anywhere! The plastic is flimsy, the belt is thin and it scratched the one disc I tried it on beyond repair. We purchased the Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus ( for 5 dollars less than the Skip Dr.!) which worked extremely well.
I purchased this unit thinking it would not performed but for [the money] brand new it was worth the gamble. I tried my home pressed DVD in the more expensive units at the CC store but they could not read the disc correctly. This little puppy outperformed the other units. And when I hooked it up to my edit suit, it made perfect vhs copies of movies for downstair viewing through the vcr. BTW my MX1 mixer corrects the Macrovision copy device. My only draw back was the fact that I will have to purchase a coaxial cable to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic sound decoding. But that's not a problem considering I had several VCDs for over 6 months but could not find a unit to play them.
This is my first camcorder and the only reason I bought it was because my first child was due in June. The reason I went with Sony was because several of my friends own one. I liked the size and picture quality of the mini DV but I didn't like the fact that you had to hook up a lot of cables and fast forward or rewind to look for your shots. My friend owns one of the first generation Sony DVD camcorders and he showed me some video and I thought it was pretty good even at 60 min and he said he has never had a problem with it so I decided on this the model 203 which was newer and in widescreen.Pro: Wide screen, sound is not bad, ease of use ( I have been experimenting with it straight out of the box, haven't even read the manual yet and you can pretty much figure out all the features), and size.Con: I own a 47inch widescreen TV and even on the Highest Quality recording the picture looks a little grainy and colors weren't that great, but play it on a regular tube TV and the picture is great so I guess it loses a little resolution on the bigger screen. I will have to try it on my brother in law's 50inch plasma. This is the reason I gave it only 4 stars.I haven't tried the editing features yet but most likely I will get aftermarket software. I purchased thru amazon which was one of the better values but not the cheapest. The cheaper site, which I won't name got a lot of poor reviews and complaints so I stuck to amazon for no tax and free shipping.
Nice large display, Many capabilities. Almost 5 stars, but the menus and supporting software is not overly intuitive. Great capabilities with multiple card formats supported. It did require a re-format of the card before the software and USB connection would recognize the SD card. Built in memory holds about 100 pictures with the native resolution.Display is bright from all angles. Pictures really pop!Have not taken advantage of the multiple Photo Album capability yet, another great feature though.
The router I received works great, however there is a problem that I am not sure is related to the router itself. Although rare, I sometimes find myself disconnected from the internet. I do not think it is the router's fault for my parents have the exact same one and it works fine. I think it is do to my campus internet interacting with it. Beyond all of that, the products works great and is exactly how you described it.
If there was a no star rating this battery would get that rating. My regular batteries died when I was out of town. I arranged for overnight shipping,received the battery as promised. I plugged it inimmediately to charge and discovered that the battery would not take a charge...no matter howlong it was plugged in. Tried three different charging units before coming to the conclusion thatthe battery was defective.Amazon shipping service was reliable as usual and the return was no problem.The DOA issue may have been a fluke. Try this brand if you have some time to experiment.
This is a very handy travel tripod.Lightweight and compact, it is easy to carry.I wish it would extend a little taller, but otherwise, great.
Bought a new gateway, the speakers were awful. Couldn't get my old speakers away from my daughter. Gateway had these featured, looked to amazon for pricing. Much better on the price and perfect sound. I was concerned about the base being too much as some other reviewers mentioned, but they are perfect. The base is not a problem and these speakers can rock the room. Sharp looking too.
This web cam is the only cheap one I could find for a Mac. It works well with Skype, which is all I wanted it for. It has no bells and whistles, but gets the job done.
I bought this as a replacement for a PC GPS that burnt out after several years of hard use, and this one just does not cut it. It tends to lose lock with the sats very easily, the position it does give is often running 100+ meters off (for those that know what it means, I think the thing is usually pulling a FOM 6 or 8... wide margin of error), and the body is so cheaply made that after a month, the case has split.Get something else for your GPS needs.
I looked long and hard for speaker stands that weren't bulky or cheap looking, and I loved these Bose stands, but was concerned that they wouldn't work with other brands. All the reviews I could find applied to Bose speakers, but couldn't find anything else I liked, so I decided to give them a go and I'm so glad I did. I am using them with the Yamaha cube speakers that came with the Yamaha 494 htib, and they fit perfectly. These Bose stands are understated, yet sturdy, and are perfect for small speakers in a small room - they blend right in. The height is spot on for the rear speakers set behind a sofa. I used 16 gauge wire, which was somewhat tough to fit in the grooves of the stand, I think anything larger wouldn't work. Great stands for the price, and seem to be truly universal.
Received the cable very quickly. Connected to my audio system and noticed the higher fidelity sound at a great price. However, opened up one of the connectors and the wiring was exposed. Better wiring insulation and some shielding should make this a better cable. You won't go wrong purchasing these cables for the low price. Good job Acoustic Research!
The reception is great. I have 3 other antenna but this one got the extra 8 stations in 31.x ranges.
I have used a track ball for years, all were mechanical, constant problem with dust & lint. This one is no problem
Outperforms an N router that I was using previously in signal strength and reliability. No drop outs. Just set it up and forget it.
I've been using this wonderful remote to shoot photos with my Nikon D70. It works like a charm everytime.Hint: to use the remote with your camera on a tripod just point the remote from directly above and pointed down toward the shutter release. Your hand will be completely out of view of the photo. The remote works flawlessly in this fashion every single time.
This is an okay mouse. The trackball takes some getting used to because of the sensitivity, but the right and left click buttons are awkward. I also miss having a scroll wheel. The biggest complaint is that the trackball can be lifted right off. This has become an endless source of amusement for my 3 year old. Not only is it frustrating to have to keep looking for the ball, but it could be dangerous if she were to get it stuck in her mouth.
My only complaint is the weight and size of the camera body-- it is certainly smaller than some of the higher end 'professional models,' but i was led to believe by the photos and other reviews that this would be a compact little dslr, which it really isn't. But it's great. Takes great macro shots, and is ready to go out of the box (after you attach the lens, of course). Also great that different lenses can be used. I have yet to explore it's full potential, but i'm happy with my purchase.
I received this gizmo as a gift sometime ago, and have had to use it twice since then. Both times it took the skip away from my lightly scratched CDs. I followed the directions that came with the Skip Dr. (i.e., I kept the discs wet with resurfacing fluid, ran them through the gizmo twice, dried them off, and buffed them afterward) and the skips and scratches disappeared. I understand that I'll need to replace the resurfacing wheel after 50 or so uses, according to the literature included, but since I try to keep my CDs in immaculate condition, I hope it will be a good long while until this is necessary.All in all, a great device for those who need to repair the occasional minor scratch/skip. For those whose CDs double as coasters, though, you may need to look elsewhere for scratch repair.Update: I've been using this for over a year now with good results every time. I completely stand by my original review.
Excellent little portable home or office do-it-all. Very compact and light for a machine of this type. Fairly easy instructions to get set up. Copy and Fax functions simple and straightforward. Can't comment on photo capture feature since I don't have a digital camera; card slot feature in front and instructions will help when you're ready. Scan feature something of a mystery to me; my first attempts didn't have the results I expected, but with practice I'm sure this will change, since I've never had this feature on previous machines. Only negative thing (to me, that is) is that the colors seem a little flat but they are color, no doubt about it. Great for start-up home businesses or extended biz trips. When you compare the cost vs. features, and cost vs. other sellers, it's a big winner in my book!
I used 2 of these to network between buildings. The buildings are 742 feet apart and these work great. No matter what the weather is, we have never lost the connection. I highly recommend this if you need a long reaching connection between buildings.
Looks as if it should work as described. Seems to be well constructed of strong plastics, can use most of the camera's features. Will have to see how it holds up over the long run.
I've been using c320 for about a month, and i'll never go back to printing directions from mapquest! Very simple and user friendly. If you can type numbers and letters, you'll never get lost. If you have poor vision, don't worry! there's a voice instruction too! It will remind you over and over again to take "left turn, right turn, exit, stay in left lane, right lane~..." in a female american English, British English, spanish, french, etc voice...My sister owns a Honda Accord with Navigation system, and I was actually thinking of paying about $800-1200 for a high-end system, but when I heard about c320, everything changed. I only paid $339 for it! and I don't see much difference.. You don't get extra options and buttons, but it's good enough to guide you.Pros:- great price- user friendly. It's so easy, they don't even include a long instruction manual! They do include a quick starter guide.- quick recalculation if you take a wrong turn.- touch screen. (you don't have to scroll...)- comes with a mount with charger. Just plug it in your car outlet.- very simple. No extra junk and features that will confuse and frustrate you.- Touch and go system.- choose, faster or shortest distance.- can set options to avoid U-turns, highways, unpaved roads, toll roads, carpool lanes....Cons:- outdated Version 6 map. You could order free version 7 map, but it takes additional 1-2 weeks to receive a cd/dvd, and you have to reload it to your GPS with an unlock key... too much work for me!- Voice instruction is only limited to left, right, etc.. Does not state the street names or freeway numbers.- glare.. can't see the screen on a sunny day.- SD card slot with only 128MB (will hold about 3-4 states. I loaded Maryland, delaware, virginia, pennsylvania). But you can purchase a 1GB for about $35
Awsome Plasma. Razor sharp and crystal clear picture. SUperb set. I'd recommend it to everyone.
This item broke just two weeks after I gave it to my kids for Christmas. The door would not close. I tried to contact APEX to return it (I missed the Amazon return period) and it took 3 months to get through to their customer service dept. I am still trying to resolve it four months later.
Well, I read the reviews and sympathize with those who have had problems with the Retrospect software. After a couple of attempts, I gave up on Retrospect. The documentation is not clear and the program is not very intuitive. However, the Maxtor drive has been great. I store all photos and digital video on it, and carry it to each of three different XP computers. Just plug it in and there it is. I love it.
I don't have audiophile expectations of a device that broadcasts radio frequency of mp3s. In spite of the limitations of the technologies, it sounds satisfactory. But, the folks at irock! really blew it with the on/off button. Positioned on the top of the unit is a 'soft-touch' button and red led indicator light/window. The indicator is impossible to see in daylight. And worse, I have not stored the unit in my car's console even once without it jostling around in there and activating the on button. Consequently, everytime I use it I must replace the two AAA batteries. They last a long time in normal play, but the position and sensitivity of the button is unacceptable. My Creative Labs Nomad III has a great feature for saving batteries - you must hold the on button down for a full 5 seconds to turn it on or off. irock! should take note . . .
Excellent quality. I took these on a plane and could not hear the engine at all. They're a little bulky but it's worth having all outside noise removed. Highly recommend.
I had wanted to make the jump to a flat screen for some time. I had read the myriad of opinions as to LCD vs plasma, 720p vs 1080p not to mention the brand debates.I settled on the Samsung due in large part to the many positive reviews that it received. It also helped that Consumer Reports listed it as number 2 in the 720p category (behind the Panasonic). I had the opportunity to view the two tvs side by side and coudn't see a difference. What sold me was the anti-burn in technology that the Samsung had. And add to that a game mode.With the decision made it was only a matter of picking a supplier. Amazon had the best price. The purchase was simple and quick. The only down side was that the shipper (Eagle) had a lousy tracking system and their customer support was a bit lacking. Having said that, it arrived quickly and the guy that delivered it was A1.So all in all, I am very happy with my purchase. Oh yeah, for all you fellow Canucks that read this, you do have full warranty even though the unit comes from the US. There is a document included with the Samsung paperwork that stated this.
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.
Good product for the cost. Good sound quality, folds easily and can be used a variety of settings. Nice price
I love this camera. I've used Canons and Nikons in the past, especially D30s and D40s, and I much prefer using the L1. I almost always shoot manual, and find the actual, physical controls on this to be a great improvement over all the buttons on the Canon. The design/navigation of the menu is also the nicest I've seen on a digital camera (have also owned Sony and Fuji). Picture quality is outstanding. Plus, I admit I really like walking past people carrying their omnipresent Canons and Nikons, while I'm sporting a much rarer Lumix.The single biggest flaw with this is the viewfinder. It really is too dark - a problem common to many dSLRs which don't use pentaprisms like film SLRs. It can be worked around, but it's a real annoyance.Also, be aware that this is not a small, inconspicuous camera.
This is the second transmitter I've purchased. I have had my original for a few years, it's still working great. This one is for my fiance's little sister. She loves the sound quality, as well as that it charges her iPod all the time. The music comes in clear and strong.
I recently bought an Alpine cd player with Exile speakers(6x9 frnt 6x5rear). With the unit alone it was fantastic,but when it was installedit made everything wonderful! I am a jazz and classical listener.It made the strings come alive and listening to jazz made where you could hearthe "slide" of hand positions of the upright bass. The unit does not put out a lot of watts,but this exactly what you need! If you want a rock concert in you car, this is not the amp for you. Wonderful, Highly impressive!Get it and be sure to get it from Amazon. Believe or not the just might beat those other"wholesale" places. They did! fInd it here first!
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. :)
I purchased the RD-XS32 for my parents last December and was impressed with its capabilities and functionality. So I thought I'd buy the updated version, the RD-XS34 for myself. Huge mistake as many reviewers have already stated.If you are thinking of purchasing this product, do your homework beforehand:1) Call your cable/satellite provider and ask if they have a deal with TV Guide to allow their signal to come through their system.If they don't you'll be purchasing a $500 boat anchor because you cannot set up timer recordings without the TV Guide system. A huge oversight on the part of Toshiba. A huge oversight on the part of TV Guide for not informing Toshiba about this little detail. Toshiba will be getting a lot of these units returned because they didn't inform their customers about TV Guide's limited support.2) Read other reviews about the reliability of the TV Guide system. This is not the only other unit that has TV Guide and many people have reported some really annoying bugs, such as losing entire program guides and channel preferences, plus recording memory.3) If your cable company has support for TV Guide and you're willing to risk having some headaches, this unit may be for you.4) On the other hand, regardless of the TV Guide system, as other reviewers have reported, the fan on this thing is loud and stays on all the time! Turn the unit off, and the fan still runs!The older RD-XS32 was almost a rock star. Why Toshiba completely got rid of the manual recording features of that unit on the RD-XS34 is beyond my comprehension. Why there is no way to turn off the TV Guide features on the XS34 is also mind boggling, especially when dealing with the very new, not well-tested TV Guide system.I returned the unit and will not purchase a unit with TV Guide unless they work out the bugs on it and provide a way to download their program information without having to use cable, satellite or telephone. I think TIVO decided to eventually go the LAN route. Maybe TV Guide will in the future.I will also be hesitant to buy a Toshiba product in the future and you should be too. For the time being, JVC has a unit without TV Guide and you can still pick up the Pioneer DVR-520H without TV Guide. They lack the coolness factor of the on-screen program guide a la TIVO or a working TV Guide, but having used the older Pioneer DVR-510H, I know the system works well without hassle.My one star rating should be zero but there is no option for that. If the unit had the option of manual timer recording, the star rating might be closer to a four based on my experiences with the XS32, but since I couldn't test any of that, the unit was a $500 boat anchor.Update: One month after I called Toshiba techincal support (returning the product a week after my call), TV Guide support called to help. Wow! How responsive TV Guide is. If you have a problem with TV Guide, they'll get back to you in a month! No, really, avoid this product.
This is one instance you can forget the axiom about "getting what you pay for." Despite what may be a relatively low price, it's an absolutely superb lens: fast, responsive, with a nice "feel" to the barrel. It usually quickly finds the focus point, and I've yet to experience (in one month of use) the so-called focus "searching" that others allude to. Buy this lens; you absolutely cannot go wrong.
I bought this walkman for my son's 8th Grade graduation. He loved it not only because it has radio and cd options but also the tv option. He found it so cool... I loved it because my son is a ruff kid and this walkman holds up to his ruffness. Great sound, great price.
I was a little leary of this cable because of the price. But after receiving it and hooking it up, it worked perfectly. Couldn't be happier with any other cable at any price.
Works great and amazed at how 4GB can fit in such a tiny tiny little thing as big as a finger nail. My only fear is losing it because its so small. Thankfully, it comes with the case so as not to lose. Good stuff!
I love the Ipod classic 80 GB. I have bought 2, one for me and another for my sister.
I bought this camera to do video-blogging and to record special events with the intent to edit them in iMovie. Then I learned that Sony is a slave to Windows and isn't compatible with Macs. I was hugely disappointed and plan on returning it to get a Mac-compatible Canon.
I enjoy this camcorder alot and think is useful whether you are watching a soccer game or just recording fun times at the park. This camera is top of the line and is a good value.
I received this 50 pack of slim jewel cases from Amazon promptly and well packaged with no damage.Evidently the packaging problem mentioned in some previous reviews has been resolved.This product is exactly what I expected and I am pleased with it.
I bought an iPod Nano last year because it was pink. The full size iPods came in what I thought were boring colors. As the Nano was only 4 GB, I filled it up pretty quickly. Everything had to be ripped at 128 kbps and I could only store the things I really liked. I believe I had about 820 songs on it.I decided to upgrade to a "real" iPod this summer because I will be traveling soon. Being in an airplane for 13 hours means that I will need a good mix of songs to listen to. I did a lot of review reading before I decided to take the plunge and add this iPod to my cart. I didn't want to go through the nightmare of dealing with Apple about getting it repaired/replaced. And I need to leave the country soon with it. No time for it to be sent in to a repair shop. I hesitated a bit before clicking the "Place Order" button, but I don't regret my decision now.I love this iPod! It is quite a bit larger and heavier than my Nano, which is a drawback, but I still love it. I was so afraid when I bought this that it would freeze, the screen would go black, it would not be able to be synced, or the click wheel would malfunction. None of that has happened to me. It charged quickly. It synced around 19000 songs in maybe an hour. I didn't really keep an eye on it. I just set it to sync, and by the time I came back not too much later, it was done. I also had no problems with the most current version of iTunes on my Windows Vista PC (yay Vista!).The menu is pretty familiar. It's got a split screen format that I find mildly annoying, but it is just different than my Nano. I like how many additional features you get on this iPod. I never had games and a stopwatch on the Nano! That is cool. I can't recall how many times I have been looking for a stopwatch and unable to find one. I don't like the Cover Flow setting at all. I am glad you don't have to use it. I have no album art on my iPod, and I like it that way. If you have a small music collection, then I guess it makes sense to use it. For me, it's just time consuming.The battery life has not been personally tested by me. I haven't left the house with it yet since I didn't have a case. But, this iPod is awesome. I love how much I can fit on here. My 19000 songs = ~110 GB. But, that is because I have things at different bit rates. Some are 320, which is much higher quality than most people use. I don't know what I'm going to do with the other 35 GB I have. (The formatted size is 146 GB, approximately) I don't think I will ever fill this up.I highly recommend this iPod to people who have extensive music collections, people who like to watch movies on a tiny screen, and people who just love having expensive electronics. For a teenager, someone who wants to use this to exercise, or someone with a small music collection, I recommend the Nano, or even the shuffle.
Unfortunately the battery would not hold a charge. But the retun service was excellent. No hassles and the refund was made immediately upon receipt of the returned Ipod. I would use this company again.
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 just got this keyboard now and believe me it is such an upgrade from my old keyboard. I had a big bulky keyboard; very heavy and it made so much noise when you struck a key. This keyboard is a lot quieter, softer, smoother and is great looking as well. A great product from logitech and it came in the mail very quickly. I 100% love it. SOOO great. Old keyboard was like 5 years old, such an upgrade. I love how sleek this is!
This &quot;pen&quot; does not change easily at all. You have toline up this then push that then ull get the point you want. The stylus is flimsy. I agree with Denis, Im sending this back and shopping around for a much better one.
Works perfectly with windows XP pro on my Asus a8js laptop (2ghz core2 duo, 2gb 667mhz ram, etc).I needed it because my new fancy laptop didn't have a serial port, and i use my laptop to connect my OBD2 scanner to automobiles to check the engine codes.This allows COM4 to be assigned to the usb port, and the OBDCOM software can use this usb adapter perfectly to communicate with the car. It also works perfectly with VAGCOM.it's worth the money, trust me.-gavin
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'm very happy to have purchaced this radio. I'ts small enough to hold in one hand, can be taken anywhere, and works fine just like it should.
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.
I was replacing a 5 year old, nearly identically-featured Timex clock radio (Model T600) because the tuner became intermittant.I liked the old model so much I just wanted the same thing and the Timex T618T / T619T seemed to be it.With the new unit and its antenna in the exact location as the old, I am able to receive only 3 strong stations where the old one got about 15-20. A strong station will interfere with all nearby ones and other stations just aren't picked up at all... very poor sensitivity and selectivity.The unit and its other features are excellent and well thought out, better than I expected even, but the tuner is atrocious.
I was really hoping that this would solve the problem I have in the winter time (detector falling off from the windshield) but unfortunately it turned out to be a piece of junk. I agree with one of the previous reviewers that this can leave a permanent mark on your visor. It also eliminates the detection of laser (at least laser coming from behind since the sensor is usually on top of the detector). I saw a radar detector mount that you place on your dash, perhaps that works better?
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.
Its a great value.. Now, dont get me wrong, I wouldnt wire a 1000 watt amp with this kit, but for small amp or a BassLink its PERFECT...
I purchased this scanner to replace the scanner portion of a HP G85 all-in-one unit I had been using for the last 5 years. I generally always use HP products, but the last two HP Scanners quit working after 5 to 6 years. So I decided to change to a Canon to see if it was better. Based on the reviews I thought it would be better.It is a dismal disappointment, to say the least. The scanning process is so slow, a person needs to not have anything else to do with their time. It does scan photos and film negatives, but you will need better photo software on your machine to tweak the pictures than what this scanner provides. I was fortunate to already own fantastic photo editing and enhancing software.I do a great deal of copying, so before purchasing this unit I contacted Canon and asked them explicitly "If this scanner would copy and print to an HP G85 Printer". I had previously purchased an Epson Scanner and it would NOT copy to an HP Printer--Epson only wants to copy to an Epson Printer. They assured me it would.Well, that wasn't a complete lie, just a half truth. It will print one copy (after a very slow scan) then have an error message "CSTbox has caused an error in CSTBOX.EXE" and then the program would bounce out and close the program. Canon's continued response to this problem was to uninstall and then download an updated Toolbox and ScanGear program from their site. I did so and it did not fix my problem. After being told to do this continually (and doing it umpteen times), I realized Canon has no TechSupport that can really help a person if the person has a problem too complex for their brain. But then, I guess in this day and age there is no tech support for any company if the problem is too complex a problem for them to ponder -- Not Dell, not Canon, not HP, etc.If anyone wants to take this thing off my hands they are welcome to it. It will probably be given to Salvation Army or Goodwill or some such charity, and I will go back to HP for another All-In-One. At least when you use HP products, the work does get accomplished in a speedy and efficient manner, and if you want a copy of a contract or whatever, you can get it in a couple of minutes rather than a half hour as this Canon 8400F pokes around with agonizingly slow scans and error messages.
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.
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.
Nowadays, it seems like all keyboards are wireless. What's with that? How likely are you to want to walk around or sit far away while you're working on your PC or laptop? I personally like to sit near my screen, so I couldn't see the point of paying a premium for a wireless keyboard.This very economically priced keyboard works like a charm:* It's not especially clicky/noisy;* The keys are responsive, but not overly so;* I like having the dedicated fn keys on the top row;* The keyboard layout is pretty standard, so there's no hunting around for the navigation keys, etc.If you're looking for a good, basic keyboard at a very good price, this model is an excellent choice.
Viking was very quick in responding to the order. I had it in three days. It was very easy to install and really increased system performance.
I've had two pair of these so far and love them! They aren't perfect, but for being beaten up running or in a gym bag / immersed in water (ya I'm not a fair weather athlete) they do remarkably well.The only reason I've had two pair is "I" accidentally did the 1st one in and the 2nd was stolen from my car. I'm buying the 3rd pair today.I've never had an issue with them falling out or impeding my workout in any way. Maybe I'm the exception, who knows.So for what's it's worth get'em & try'em ~ it's $20.00 bucks so what do ya gotta lose really?
And thus I fully expect it either not to appear at all, or to be swiftly deleted. But, in the hope that someone at Amazon.com will actually read this, I only wish to make a suggestion to the Amazon.com management: Would it be possible to institute a policy under which any review that contains any variant on "And here's how to get one free! Just go to [site] and sign up to do a few surveys!" would result in the account being barred from posting reviews, possibly for two to six months? Just a thought.
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.
My second purchase of this item. Best balue I could find. Totally recommend.
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
Ace Photo Digital had no intentions of selling me this camera as described. After blowing me off for a few weeks I finally called Ace. They said that they were sorry for the delay and they'd ship it to me tomorrow. Called the next day, spoke to another person. Said they had no intentions of selling me my camera with the tripod, flash, and zoom lens promised, and I should either cancel my order (already the order was late) or just accept the camera. Asked to speak to a manager, one never called. Canceled my order without my authorization. Amazon should have gotten rid of this company, but decided to delete my review instead. DO NOT BUY FROM ACE PHOTO DIGITAL!
I am absolutely satisfied with this product and I recomend this particularbrand and model to any person interested in buying an MP3 with its technical characteristics.
Works great driving our multiple displays at our church. It feeds another 2 port amp, a projector and two other monitors without a hitch.
This is the 2nd pair I've purchased. Kids kept complaining about the sound volume when Mom & Dad watched movies at night with the speakers on, but not anymore. With these, we can both watch & enjoy great sound quality without disturbing the kids. They are also great for my mother-in-law who has trouble hearing tv sound at a normal volume. Sound gets a bit fuzzy when the headphones are 40+ feet from transmitter.
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 was so amazed on how well this router gets reception and how easy it is to setup security for the price range. Definately get this router. They have a new model out, but I would still go with this one, because I've heard a few bad things about the new ones. I've had two less popular brand routers in the past, and then I saw all the great reviews on this router. I am a beginner when it comes to routers, so I basically just use the basic settings to get it started. But with the software this router comes with, it is very easy to name your own network and set up a security code so your neighbors can't connect to your network. The range on this router is incredible. We have a two story house and I keep this at the upstairs computer. I can get near excellent reception in the basement which is about thirty feet below.
Works perfectly with my logitech harmony uni-remote. Smaller than photos make them appear - they look about the size of a metronome by they're actually only about 4 inches tall - very neat and cute.
There may be two reasons you would purchase this item. Either you want to receive distant stations you could not otherwise listen to or radio reception is degraded by your building structure. I bought this item for the second reason. It might work well for the first reason, but I have no experience in that regard.This product simply works and it works without batteries or a power cord. You do have to insert the two stripped wire ends into the appropriate hardware on back of your stereo. In my case that took about two minutes to lift each tab and insert the wire. Also, you must tune the antenna close enough to the station frequency you wish to listen to (easy, it just has to be close enough), and then you may also need to turn the antenna for best results.Now I get clear continuous audio on a frequency that was previously weakly received in static and fade-out.The only negative thing about it at this time is that the item is made in China, but you would likely have assumed that.
It seems to be a great surge protector! Now I haven't had to deal with any surges but it definitely has pulled its worth as a power strip! Hopefully if the time comes it will do its job and stop my tv entertainment setup from being damaged!
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.
I haven't found a cheaper way to buy Canon ink carts for my i9900 printer. I just won't use 3rd party inks for my prints, some of which I use to create cards which I sell. I have printed hundreds of prints with the i9900/BCI-6 and have NEVER had any plugging or printer problems due to inks. I just hope that this package deal will continue for those of us committed to this particular printer/cartridge technology.
I got the HP Photosmart M425 for my birthday and I love it!!!! It is easy to use and takes incredible pics! No complaints.
For what I paid [$50] no complaints here. Pictures are sharper than the reviews for me at-least. They weren't until I peeled off the protectant film over the lens. Up until then they matched the reviews and I felt so taken. So I wonder, are others forgetting this also? I haven't tested in water yet, but I'm sure that it'll be better than nothing when shooting the kids in the in the pool and beach next summer. My favorite feature is the USB flip out from the side, no more looking around for a card reader, yay. And it's completely compatible with OS X, as usual nothing to install. Mounts on the desktop like any other drive. Movies are AVI's which open in QT 7 or VLC.
Purchased this unit for my daughter. She loves it. Have 3 from this company. All work great.
Bought one, LCD was fuzzy, second one, LCD fuzzy and made a loud humming sound, third, no humming sound but LCD still isnt clear, Im getting my money back...........
well, heres what i wanted. a small camera, very small camera (i have a gateway dv-s20, it's smaller than deck decks of cards). i wanted something that would take great closeup shots. i wanted something that took at least 3 megapixels. i wanted something that had auto flash and auto focus capabilites. something with an optical zoom.most of all, i wanted something around $200.this is what i came up with.whats good about it:good battery life (i use it everyday and i'm on the included batteries still)small, very pocketableeasy as pie to useflash doesn't destroy every picturetakes nice closeup shotsbright displaypicture review navigation is easy to usepicture review incorporates zoom and cut and resize functionszoom is great and easy to useawesome in low light conditionscool red reduction flashmany many built in photo types (scene, portrait...all have several types within)press the button half way to autofocus and see if it will need a flashself timer is easy to useBSS - best shot selector helps you take great picsquick startup timebuilt in shutdown after set timethings i don't like:indoor lighting makes the lcd look junky (pictures turn out ok, but the lcd screen shows off a bunch of random colored fragments - covered in manual, nothing to worry about)i can't cut any of the pictures off of the internal memory (meaning, you can't cut or delete pics from the internal memory using windows explorer because they are copy protected, this means you have to go and manually delete them on the camera)the flash isn't all that great when it's really dark and you want to shoot of pic of something more than 10 feet away (understandable)the flash takes longer than expected to refresh sometimes up to 7 seconds - with scene-underwater because it's the brightest flash)port on side for usb connector seems flimsyBSS does not support a flashaction shot 16 doesn't use a flashit's easy to blur a shot sometimes if you don't have the correct settingsa little heavier than expectedsmall internal memory (14mb)no audio recorded with movies (who cares though, it's a camera, not a camcorder)all in all, you should read the manual to get the most out of this one. it's excellent for anyone.*** to get rid of the lag after taking a pic with the flash, press the play button, then press it again. presto! screen doesn't go black anymore!
I also have a RioVolt SP90, and stacks and stacks of MP3 CDs. This Creative unit works fine. It's played every disc I've tried, and it behaves pretty much exactly the same as the SP90. It even works with the SP90's AC power supply.My only criticism of this player -- and this has been true of every MP3-CD player I've tried -- is that on audio CDs where the tracks are crossfaded it inserts a pause where there shouldn't be one.I'm particularly impressed by how mechanically quiet the M100 is, and its audio performance is also quite fine. There's no audible residual noise even at maximum volume.The rest of the unit's features are typical: the wired remote is handy; there's plenty of output to drive my Sennheiser headphones; it navigates MP3 and WMA folders quite easily; the display is backlit; the earbuds sound terrible (they're identical to the Rio's).I bought this from another vendor that was offering a substantial mail-in rebate and free shipping, so its net cost was lower than any other comparable player. I really fail to understand the source of the problems other owners have been having. I use various brands of cheap 80-minute blank CD-R's, and rip using Easy CD-DA Extractor at fairly high bitrates. Some of my files are VBR and some are CBR; the M100 doesn't seem to care about that or about the bitrate or about anything else.
PLEASE NOTE: This review is for the Small Alley Case for 13" screens - not the Osprey Raptor Daypack.After taking the plunge to return to school, I found myself on the prowl for a new notebook; all the peripheral goodies to be purchased following in kind. A few weeks of research and product comparisons later, and I finally pulled the trigger by purchasing anASUS U36SD-XA1 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Laptop - Black. Given the hardware, expected purposes, and personal preferences; the Small Alley Laptop Bag by STM Bags LLC seemed like the perfect choice. I'm about a week into ownership now and so far I'm very happy with my purchase decision.Pros* Slim design, with vertical-carry: Minimizes the risk for an accidental broadside-bang into a chair, desk, car-door, toddler, etc. Further, the foam padding for the laptop compartment feels dense enough to add real structure to the bag, while thick enough to quell concerns about the inevitability of minor bumps and dings.* Durable: Mileage may vary, and I'll have to update after a longer period of use; but, the ripstop polyester outer-shell is waterproof and that's awesome. Similarly, most stitches and seams (outer and inner) appear to have been designed/implemented with consideration to actual reinforcement - not just to hold the thing together while it sits on a shelf somewhere. I should also note that another reviewer did say that the edges of his laptop got wet in the rain (due to the open-sided design of the flaps). I'd have to assume his laptop was larger than the recommended 13", because mine managed to weather (Tee-hee!. . . sigh) a recent 100-yard dash across a parking lot during a significant downpour. The two protective flaps were securely Velcro'd down, keeping my new baby snug as a bug. I'll add a few customer images with references to the gaps just in case anyone wants a closer look.* Style: I'm a big fan of the minimalist design. I don't need a bag that communicates "rugged-urban-outdoorsman-student-guy". As well, I don't need 10 exterior pouches made from 10 different materials, with 10 different creatively-marketed functions and 10 different fasteners. I already have plenty of options to consider when I want to lose something smaller than a can of soda, but thanks! I will say that the interior does have a sufficient number of areas/pouches for a few standard items; plus, a small snap-detachable key-ring for a spare set of keys or anything else (USB drive) you might want to store, while not allowing it to shuffle around at the bottom of a pocket.Cons* Slim design: I know, I know. I do really like the slim design of this bag, but once I neatly pack in my computer, power adapter/cords, mouse, portable hard drive, steno pad, and a few pens, the bag starts appearing as a slightly pregnant version of itself - kind of like an Olsen twin, somewhere around the beginning of her first trimester. If I didn't utilize e-textbooks for class, I can only imagine how I might find myself one day, enrolled in US History to 1877 and Intro to Psychology; peering at the bag's distended belly from across the room, face twisted in disgust as I try to work up the courage to blurt out that which would undoubtedly be turning over and over in my mind - "You were so beautiful once, now look at you." - With such inevitably leading to, "Maybe we should think about seeing other bags. . . "But again, I don't have the need to carry much more than I do now, so this point is largely moot; I just thought I'd offer the heads up.All in all, I really like this bag so far. 4 stars until I get at least 6 months to a year in and see how it holds out. Until then, I'm making a strong recommendation all the same. Thanks for reading, comments and questions are welcomed!
It's excellent, but make no mistake it's not touch screen model.
Product was slow in arriving. When it did arrive, it had no documentation,invoice or any information about contacting the shipper.Shortly after stsarting to use it, it gave a message "Paper Jam, open back cover and clear".There had been no printing.Have not been able to clear the message, or use the printer.Have written a letter to the address shown on the shipping label. Have not heard anything.John StevensPurchased at Amazon
Very pleased with product and the customer service. Received very fast and in excellent condition. Item was as described and works perfect. Would buy from again.
Panasonic is off my list, I will never buy another Pansonic product. After spending almost $1,000 on this purchase it stopped working in only two years. The estimated cost of repairs at the Panasonic service center was over $700. Live and learn.
This laptop power adapter was purchased for a family member and it works perfectly for his Toshiba laptop. He hasn't had any issues with it and it was an awesome price. The shipping and packaging was also great, as usual. What more needs to be said?
I originally planned to buy this laptop to upgrade my obselete Sony pentium 4 laptop. I was shopping at Frys and they were out of stock, but they had the HP 6225 laptop for the same price. The HP had a better processor (Amd 64 x2 tl50), it was in stock, and I really needed a new laptop so I pulled the trigger and bought it. Unfortunately, although it was great while it lasted, the HP had all kinds of problems and eventually crapped out (during my college finals) after only 6 days. I returned the HP and got the Sony N250e and am very happy with it.If you are someone that values quality and durability over technological statistics, then this model is for you. It's sleek, durable, and easy to use. I've had absolutely no problems with it. You can probably get another laptop with a faster processor for the price, but if you are like me, and a new laptop is a major purchase, buying a Sony and not having to worry about quality and reliability is worth it. Like I said, it may not be the fasted, but it's fast enough, it works, and it gets does job done nicely. I'd rather have a slower computer that performs great consistently, than a faster computer that doesn't.
This item is great if you have limited space to put things or just have too many things attached to your TV. Very easy to use, very easy to install. Excellent quality. The DVD comes with all the features you would expect from a high quality dvd.Just be careful when taping shows off of the TV to the VCR. It seems to default to taping from the DVD. Not a big deal but it has caused a couple of missed shows.
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 bought this about 8 months ago for my Macbook.I have now bought another of these for my Lenovo T400. I guess that says a lot about it.Pros+ Good padding overall. Won't protect your laptop in a 5 feet fall though :)+ Compact enough for carrying it in other backpacks.Cons- Not the most ergonomic to carry, as it lacks handles or shoulder straps.- Not much room once the laptop's in it. Barely carries my Lenovo power supply and an extra mouse.Definitely recommended
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.
JUST THE TICKET FOR HAULING MOVIES AND MUSIC ON HOLIDAY. Easy to handle/store/use. Excellent speed of delivery from order, next day as I recall.
The sound from these headphones is reasonably good, but what's the use of that if the "rubber" on the wires starts disintegrating after 4 months? The other reviewers who have commented on this are absolutely right. I have never seen this happen to ANY product I own, let alone a pair of headphones. I would understand if they were called "Sony MDR-EX51LP Disposable Headphones", because that's what they ARE.After using the headphones infrequently for 4 months, I noticed little random holes in the coating. Now, after a total of 6 months of owning the product, I can see the wiring underneath and big chunks of the coating are falling away.Conveniently, the warranty is only for THREE months. I called Sony Customer Service, and the woman there ("Val"), said that it's "WAY PAST" the warranty period and I would need to pay $26 to have the thing replaced. HA! I asked her if she herself would be disappointed if she purchased a pair of Sony headphones and they became unusable after 6 months. She hemmed and hawed and finally said, "I have to consider the warranty in these cases. If it's only a 3 month warranty, then, NO, I wouldn't be disappointed at all."That's great. Well there you have it ... customer-centric service from the Rootkitters themselves. STAY AWAY from these headphones, and from Sony in general.
I love this lens. A lot of my friends who have looked at the pictures also agree that it takes great photos. The image stabilization is a really nice feature, it lets you just walk and click, making it super easy to take pictures of people/things while you walk. I found myself just holding my finger over the shoot button after a while, because it was such a joy to take pictures with this thing.I don't know anyone who hasn't liked this lens. For someone who is looking to buy their first serious lens, this a a pretty good selection, I think. It takes great portraits, has fairly wide angle so you can capture scenes, and the image stabilization is cool especially the more you start playing with f-stops and film speeds. You can get a lot of cool blur effects without much work, just like magic.It also took a great night picture for me, that I've become really proud of. I can't say enough good things about this lens.FYI, my camera body is a Canon EOS 400D.
I had & still have a few vhs tapes that I hadn't seen in quite a while & my old vhs finally gave out - go figure. So when I went looking for a replacement I found this one. It works just fine, a good deal for the price. Was delivered on time and arrived in good condition.
I'm a huge Nikon fan and already own the D70, which is great. However, I noticed that during the times when I just wanted to snap a quick picture, the D70 definitely wasn't the camera to do it with. While it's a phenomenal camera when it comes to really customizing your pictures, I don't know if I've ever had a really great picture come out while using it on "auto". Indoors with the flash on, my pictures were all washed out. With the flash off, everything had a red hue. I bought a little point-and-shoot, hoping to remedy the problem, but it wasn't much better!Of course, the first time I heard of the D40, it was in a Nikon commercial talking about giving them to a town... I visited the website and thought, "ha, yeah right." A couple months passed, never really thought about it much.. Until the other day when I was in Best Buy and decided to browse the camera section. There was the D40, ready and waiting for me to get my hands on it. I took a few practice shots in the store and was amazed that the photos actually looked GOOD. No washed out look from the flash or red pictures like I would get from the D70 when it was on auto. I spent about 5 days arguing with myself over whether I should spend the $500+ on a camera I practically already had before I went out and bought it.The D40 is tiny compared to the size of my D70, and the weight difference is pretty incredible, too. While it's not a compact point-and-shoot, it's not nearly as hefty as most of the dSLR's out there. All of the practice shots I've taken around my house have looked fantastic, even the shot of the pudding Snack Pack on my desk ;) The only negative thing I have to say about it is that I was hoping the batteries and memory cards would be interchangeable between the 40 and the 70, but they're not. The batteries are different and the d40 takes an SD card while the 70 takes a compactflash card. Other than that, I'm MORE than pleased with the Nikon D40! If you're looking for an incredible camera that can be used as your everyday point-and-shoot yet still give you that optional control over your photos, get this one! Sure, it's a little pricey, but it's worth every cent!
First let me say the Zen Micro Photo has wonderful sound. The ear plugs were of good sound quality. I am very technically challenged my kids and husband have to help me with any thing technical. I found the dial on the Zen Micro Photo to be impossible to operate. It is VERY SENSITIVE to the touch, I could not even raise and lower the volume. Finally, when it began to freeze up on me regularly I did return this and Amazon kindly refunded all my money even the cost to ship it back.
I've had this camera for around four years now. It's been taking excellent photos the entire time. The reason I got this camera is because the PowerShot series was (and maybe still is) the only series of low-mid-range cameras that actually have manual focus abilities. In fact, this camera has a full range of manual settings: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and of course focus. All of these work well, and are reasonably easy to access. It also has automatic settings, of course! The only annoying thing about it is the fact that the videos are limited to about 2min 30sec.The other awesome thing about this camera is a feature that's now VERY hard to find: The rotating LCD screen. You can take photos at any angle. The only cameras that have this now are the Powershot S5 and TX1, which are very large and very expensive, respectively.It's a shame they don't make a camera that's exactly like this one, but with updated higher resolution...
After many purchases of other products and manufacturers, these laminating sheets were exactly what I was looking for. Many details are lacking when looking for a not often used product. The main missing detail was not expressing the sheets allowed viewing from both front and rear which was necessary for my project. Most sheets easily available in retail stores allow only the front of the lamination be seen. Care, thought and practice must be exercised when attempting to laminate items smaller than the approximate 9" X 12" packaged sheets. Price was very reasonable for the 25 piece package.
We have owned this item for over a year and are still LOVING it! The sounds is great and it is so easy to use. We use it everyday for both radio and CD listening on average for 30-45 minutes and the batteries last surprisingly long. Highly recommend it. I know there are some less expensive units available, but this is worth every penny!
I have this switch for 6 month now -- perfect picture on 19&quot;, 1024X768 @ 100Mhz monitor, professional quality cables, can be controlled from the keyboard. I am very happy with it.
This is the third of these remotes I have purchased. The first one lasted over two years with constant use controlling TV, Cable Box, Audio system, multi disk CD player, DVD player and ROKU player from various manufacturers . I replaced it when I literally wore out some of the keys. One feature I found was the ability to use the LEARN feature to teach ALL the keys on the remote, including the power button. This allowed me to teach my remote to control a ceiling mounted projector using the TV button even though the instructions say that only a TV can be controlled by the TV button. The instructions include a large number of test numbers to control various devices. Forget the numbers and just teach your remote's power button just like all the rest of the buttons. For the money this remote wins hands down.
The main reason I bought this camera is because it has a SD/MMC Card. I looked at the more expensive DX-3900 and counted it out. It did have 2x optical zoon but used the wrong memory for me. I own a Palm M505 and want to have compatibility with that and my MP3 player. Even though the other chips may be superior in maximum memory capacity and probably speed, I think companies should standardise or we end up wasting our money as they change their minds. I purchased a 64MB MMC chip at Amazon quite cheap and it will work in my palm, the MP3 player and the Kodak camera... Go Figure. At least Kodak gave us the option in the DX3700. Others should but the DX3900.
The samsung 5054 is great to look at and the picture is excellent at 720p. You would be hard pressed to discern a difference over the 1080p HDTV's. But, the HDMI input suffers from random audio drop off. Samsung offers no explanation, other than to blame the Cable box or the HDMI cables. You are watching a program and suddenly, no audio. You must turn the TV off and the sound does come back. Samsung says to bypass the HDMI and use the component inputs.Sort of like saying, just use the low speed on the wipers since the high speed does not work. Anyway, if HDMI is important to you, do not buy this TV. If you do not mind using low tech and cumbersome component cables, it will serve you fine.
Monitor works great. no problems, 1440X900 res. as promised. Had a problem with Video drivers had to find and install drivers myself so it would display properly but that is more of a vista problem.great monitor, great picture, no complaints.
I read a lot of reviews, here and elsewhere, before I decided to buy the Zune. I already have a 1G Nano so I wanted a bigger player, and one that had a nice display for pics and vids. I didn't expect to be watching a lot of movies on it, probably short video clips that I either filmed myself and wanted to show, or ones I downloaded and wanted to show.So knowing that, I have to say the Zune is exactly what I wanted and works perfectly. A+. I installed the Zune software and synched up all my music, video, and pic files first. I actually took a few days to clean up a lot of junk that I didn't want before I even connected the Zune player. I also made sure only the folders I wanted synched were listed. I then left it overnight to sync all the files. I don't know how long it took but everything synched fine, about 25GB of material. Unlike other people who have had problems with synching, with USB ports, with whatever, I had no problems at all. My computer is 4 years old, a P4 2Ghz with 1G of Ram running XP, nothing special and it worked perfectly (using the front USB ports which are only USB 1.0)The Zune software runs smoother on my computer than iTunes does, no stutters or glitches, and seems to use less memory than iTunes judging by the Windows task bar. As for the player it is no large "Brick" or any other nonsense that you might read. It is slightly, very slightly, larger than my friends 30GB Ipod, also slightly heavier. We are talking &lt;5% difference in my opinion here, virtually negligible. The menus and graphical interface work great and I think are easier to navigate than my Nano. The screen is bright and pictures and videos look great on it. The non-scroll wheel is fine once you stop trying to turn it, took me 1 day and a half. For someone that has never owned an Ipod it is a non-event.Only pain in the neck for me was fixing some of the mp3 meta data so the Artists and albums would be correct, not really Zune's fault, more the result of me not doing it correctly originally. Earbuds are okay, a little too big for my ears but I have probs with my Apple ones also so that is more a genetic problem for me than an indictment on earbuds.I have not tried using the wireless sharing yet, nor was that attractive for me. My interest lies in wireless synching or downloading, something I expect to be able to do very shortly. Zune marketplace is also a non-event for me as I get my music from other sources including [...] so I can't comment there. My two cents.
I chose this printer when I purchased my new computer to update my entire system. The scanner is great (this is the reason I gave the product 2 stars). The images are very high quality and I have to say that this is the one (and ONLY) really great thing about the machine.The printer, which by all means should be the best part, is actually the worst part. I am lucky if I can print a three-page document without having to feed at least two pages into the printer. When the sheets actually do get inside the printer, there is about a 50% chance that the printer is going to jam. Honestly, I really try to avoid printing at all costs. This is a terrible product and if you have any choice in the matter...DON'T BUY THIS PRINTER!If all you want to do is Scan...then by all means, buy this All-In-One. If by some chance you would like to use another feature other than the scan-feature (for example, printing!!) then please heed my warning and find another printer.You're welcome (for saving you the agony of having this piece of junk take up space in your house/office...and for saving you money, which can be used to buy a printer that actually prints!).
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.
Please be aware of the major boo-boo found in this title here. Asus builds graphics cards with NVIDIA chips, and they build graphics cards with ATI chips. Both NVIDIA and ATI do a great job and produce first-class chips, but just in case you want to stick with one or the other, let's get something straight here. The 9200SE is manufactured by ATI, not NVIDIA (as advertised in the title). I'm guessing the advertised product here is a ATI product, but if they can get the manufacturer's name wrong, who's to say they didn't get the chip name wrong. Perhaps this product hosts a NVIDIA chip. Then which one?
For the price the quality of the sound is unbelievable. If these last a reasonable amount of time without breaking (I've only owned them for 2 weeks) this is a superb value. The only question is just how durable they are.
I purchased this jWIN radio because I was shopping at a Ross store, which carries lots of inexpensive items from low-end brands like Coby, jWIN, iConcepts/Sakar, Protocool, etc, and this radio was under $10, and it looked like it could be also used for shower/bath use, and I don't need one bad enough to pay over $20 for one.Before I even opened the box, I knew the earbuds were going to be very poor. My prediction was correct. However, using a nice pair of Sonys, the sound quality was excellent. I still use the earbuds in the bath/shower so if the earbuds get soaked, I can get a new radio, and if I use the Sonys, well...I'm out $20. The built-in-speaker could have its treble lowered, but for $7, I'm not complaining. What I can say is that the speaker is far better than a comparable Jensen.I like that it's water resistant, meaning it can be used in steam and minorly wet areas. It can be used for baths but for showers you may want to have a hook so it won't get too wet. One dissappointment is that it's not digital, so you can lock off buttons if you have the radio in your pocket. Though, it does have a belt clip, so you can have it under your shirt under rainy weather, or you may want to hide jWIN so people think you have a radio over $20 lol. Oh, make sure you have a screwdriver to open the AAA battery compartment. I had to use scissors, and, that didn't turn out well lol. Radio reception for both AM and FM was minorly staticy on stations further than 30 miles, but satisfactory otherwise.Overall, this jWIN radio is a great radio for someone looking for a sports radio or a radio used near steam or water, but doesn't want to spend a fortune for a Sony.
I shopped around for about a year before purchasing this model. I was looking at other more expensive brands, but this model really surprised me with its abilities. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a DVD player that won't break their budget and still delivers excellent sound and video.
I really like the new features on this model as compared to the one I purchased just two years ago. I have found Beltronics to be very reliable technology.
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
My wife and I bought this camera about a year ago. Right from the get go it had problems. We bought it on line so there was no recourse from the dealer,(if you buy a camera, go to an actual store, there are real people in case you have a problem!!!). Kodak customer support is a joke, if not down right rude, and offers no help. The problem withthe camera is that the batteries last for only 3 or 4 shots. If you buy the Kodak lithium cell($20.00!) it lasts for about 20 shots. If you do a little research you find that the camera requires 3.3 volts at up to 2.5 amps. No combination of AA cells deliver 3.3 volts (rechargables deliver 1.2 volts per cell and even lithium cells only deliver 1.6 volts) and anything south of a "D" cell wont deliver its rated voltage at 2.5 amps for very long. The long and short of it is that the DX3700 was a defective product from the start and short of fabricating an external battery pack with "D" cells, you better look for another camera.
I have tried on multiple occasions to tolerate Apple's iPod headphones, and I just can't. I thought that meant that I hated all earbuds, but I decided to give these a shot. Whereas the Apple-branded phones gave me earaches after 20 minutes or so, these headphones cause me no discomfort whatsoever.The sound is fine, though I mostly listen to talk (podcasts and audiobooks), and my audiphileness-rating is probably quite low.I have seen many low reviews about durability of the wires, but I have had no issues whatsover with that. Maybe it's because I live in the rainy pacific NW.... However, I do use thses headphones 2-4 hours/day every day, and the wires are holding up fine.The one problem I am having is that I keep losing the plastic/foam comfort coverings. Without these, the earbuds simply won't stay in my ears. I found replacements, for $8, on the SonyStyle online store. That seems unfortunate, but workable.
We just returned from Disney, having flown 2.5 hours each way with a 3 yr old and a 6 yr old. The portable DVD was a life-saver, particularly for my little one. Not only is the picture incredible, the battery held its charge for at least 4 hours! Our Panasonic doesn't come close to the quality of this unit! A must have - easy to use as well.
This camera was purchased for me for a gift. Unfortunately, it has performed poorly in terms of power from day one. Even after a fresh kodak rechargable and fresh charge, I get 2-4 pictures before the camera dies. I am trying to get the problem fixed, but I suggest staying away from this nearly featureless dog.
So I found this backpack while browsing for a good bag to go overseas with. It was a toss-up between a backpack and a messenger bag of some sort. I've had both in the past and it came down to the fact that the backpack provides better support for both shoulders while the messenger bag can dig into one shoulder and requires switching back and forth.In the search I happened across the Mobile Edge SecurePack and thought the concept of the opening to the back of the carrier was definitely unique. I like little pockets and hidden places to put all my stuff so it was a really neat idea to hide all that inside the pack and put the zipper against my back.So, I ordered. Received relatively quickly.Pros:- Secure zipper keeps all my stuff "safe". True, any would-be thief would grab it while I had it off my back or something like that, but every little bit helps, right?- semi-concealed pocket at the top for my iPod with the headphone cord porthole.- I think it was a great idea to include removable zipper bags. I take them out if I don't need them and I put them back in if I do! They have velcro straps that stick themselves to the interior so they stay relatively put.- A removable collapsible folder (not sure if that's what it would be called?) in case I only have the laptop and cluttery stuff but no other papers/books.- a hidden bottle holder that does unzip and pull out on the outside. It's the one zipper that is accessible from the outside and quite honestly, that's the best place for it.- Plenty big for my laptop, my kindle, power cords, a change of clothes and any number of other things I want to stuff into it.- It has a fairly solid structure to it so nothing will be digging into your back when you load it up yet it's really pretty light when empty.Cons:- It could use more built-in pockets in the pack itself. The removable "folder" pocket and the 2 zippered/velcro bags provide about the only pockets in the pack minus the laptop pocket.- This is simply cosmetic, but I felt like one of those turtles. You know the ones. They mutated because of some radioactive waste in the sewer and picked up some martial arts skills from a mutated rat. Long story short, it reminds me of a giant turtle shell on my back.- there are 2 mesh pockets on the shoulder straps right about where a cell phone would go. They're definitely not big enough for my Samsung smartphone and I couldn't come up with anything else that would fit except for maybe a candy bar or a Swiss Army Knife. I'm pretty sure the TSA would have an issue with me having that at the airport.- Lastly, I'm somewhat concerned that it won't be allowed on as carry-on luggage because it is a bit wider than a traditional backpack. I'm sure that I will be able to squeeze it into one of those carry-on frames that you use to see if your carry-on will be allowed, but I don't really want to have to squeeze to get it to fit.All around, I think it's a great backpack. I like the features and the added security of it and am definitely going to try to get it on my flight.Peace
This product had defects and usability difficulties. I am aware that some think very highly of it.
Buying this camera involved me changing my bank and walking 5 miles in a snowstorm to transfer cash from one account to another. Why do you need to know this? Because this camera is worth it!This is a VERY serious camera and, if you put in the effort, it will reward you.There are a couple of caveats though. It is a big beast and if, like me, you have the extra battery pack it makes it very heavy although it does improve the handling. Also, the supplied lens has a 77mm front element so be prepared to pay nearly $300 for a polarizing filter.Do you need this camera? Well, if you're asking my advice, probably not. Do you want this camera - oh yes indeed!
*** UPDATE 5/4/08: After over 1 year of use, I've made a few updates to the review. Overall, still very happy! Just wanted to add some more useful information and minor updates. ***I'm currently using 2 QSPDVR04 PCI cards along with 8 various Q-See camears. The maximum is 4 PCI cards (16 channels) per system. The box includes the software, users guide, pci card, and 4 BNC -> RCA adapters (the 4 connectors on the card itself are BNC (video only). The RCA adapters are only used for the low-end camears - which don't normally work that well anyways. Also note that the Q-See hardware and software both appears to be identical to the Swann gear.I do suggest a much better system than their minimum requirements, especially if you are going to use more than 1 PCI card. In my case, the 2 cards are installed in a Dell Optiplex GX280, P4 2.4Ghz, 2GB of RAM, and 250GB HD. It's a relatively cheap system and has been dedicated as a DVR PC for the cameras. I originally had a slower PIII 1GHz system doing the job, but when I added a 2nd PCI card, that was a little too much for the old Dell. While this is still well above the min sys requirements, it's still a good idea to make use of the "scheduled reboot" feature if you notice things getting sluggish after awhile. This is possibly due to some bugs in the s/w and may be fixed in the future. I always install the latest software from the website - very important.I'm using the remote web playback/recording software so 4 other computers in the house can monitor the cameras in realtime as well as PC's located outside of the house, via the Internet (may need to make changes to your router). I should also inform you that some of the "advanced" features may require a bit of time to figure out for novice PC users. Especially considering the manual looks as though it was written in another language and then poorly translated into English.I have a few cameras connected to these cards. (1) QSVC456C camera, (3) QS2350C cameras, (2) QOCDC cameras, and (2) QPSCDCA indoor only cameras. The DVR software is setup to record 24/7 as well as make note of motion detection. This allows me to either playback everything, or just video where motion was detected. But thanks to a 250GB HD, it can record for months without running out of space. The card is only able to capture 7 FPS for each camera (30fps total). This also applies to watching video in realtime. So images will appear "choppy," which is expected for something in this price range. It's honestly not a big issue though.The recorded image quality is fairly good, at a maximum of 640x480 resolution it works well for home surveillance. Just don't expect to zoom into a licence plate 100 ft away like you see on TV. :) The software also allows you choose several viewing options, such as auto scroll mode that goes through each camera, in full screen, one at a time. Or, display them all at once on the screen in various formats. You have the ability to set recording to schedule, manual, and/or motion detection (the sensitivity is adjustable).The playback software works very well. Just select a date, then scroll through the time to pick the spot you want to watch. You can watch 1 camera at a time, all of them at once, or pick the ones you want. It's similar to other video editing software that you have likely seen on your PC. The only negative here is that if you want to watch it play back in realtime, the the fastest it will go is 4x. The use of 'motion recording' is recommended due to this over sight. I'm hoping a software update will fix this important "feature."Pros:* Very inexpensive DVR PCI Card* Easy installation* Basic but very functional software* Expandable up to 4 PCI cards* Good 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* 30fps shared between 4 camerasBottom line: while there are better dedicated DVR's and PCI DVR's out there - considering the price and functionality of the QSPDVR04, 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 users guide on the Q-See site before purchase to make sure you know what you're getting into. :)
this dvd player is great it has very good picture quality ( thanks to hdmi up convert)its easy to use ,looks good and has been hassle free.
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!
The two battery packs were the last straw when I decided to purchase this instead of the Canon brand battery grip. I can't imagine how the cannon grip would have been a bit better. Very nice fit and finish and flawless function. More than the added battery time, I thought I wanted more to hold onto because I thought the rebel a bit small. Like a lot of purchases I make, the grip is rarely used for day to day needs. A recent vacation made use of the battery time though. The value was super. I have no complaints and nothing except deep satisfaction with this purchase.
No complaints at all. It's small, lightweight, and very bright. It's been a big help on our camping trips, and we like it a lot.
I looked everywhere for a case to protect my canon portable printer when I fly. Over the years I have damaged at least two printers due to travel handling issues. This one is almost perfect for carrying the printer and cables when I travel. I would give it 5 starts if it was designed specifically for this printer. This issue isn't a body glove issue. Not sure why canon doesn't make a travel case for the printer.
Customer Service at 'One for All' was excellent but this model cannot be upgraded by phone. They recommend URC 8910 which is only slightly more expensive. I would recommend that model. This did not have the codes I needed to program for TV or DVD player.
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.
Be sure to read the review that tells how to configure the device for best results. For the money, this is a good product. You'll never achieve the sound quality of a direct connection but this is the next best thing. Overall, I am satisfied with this product. One little quibble though is that you have to reset the radio frequency every time you start your car. Not a big deal as long as you program the broadcast frequency into the presets. Also, this product will NOT charge newer iPods including the iPhone. If you have a new Touch or iPhone, order the sister product designed for it.
This has done a good job hooking up my flash cards to my computer. It says it is suppose to take 6 differnt size cards but I have only been able to use the standard size flash card or flash card adapter in mine so far.
a very good lens for the price..takes awesome pictures & very happy with the lens....the Sigma 70-300 does everything that i want it too...cheers...
It is ok, it does what it is supposed to do. But the black attracts all kinds of fuzz and stuff to it. otherwise it is great.
Opened it up, put it in the ExpressCard slot and it started working immediately. No drivers or software to install. Gotta love Macs. Good product from Belkin. Note: I have been using Secure Digital, XD and Memory Stick cards.
I USED THE CABLE BETWEEN A DVD RECORDER/PLAYER AND AN HD TV, AND IT SEEMED TO WORK VERY WELL. JUST ONE CABLE IS A RELIEF AND IT IS RATED AS THE BEST POSSIBLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO DEVICES.
I ordered 2 ink cartridges from Amazon that were sold/shipped by Rojak Inc. Both cartridges were 3 years out of date!!!!! They were not in the outer boxes (as you would see them in the store), which would have shown the expiration date, so I had to open them. The expiration date on each cartridge was Sept & Oct of 2009!
Unfortunately the battery doesn't hold a charge and my laptop does not work with it. very disapointed. When I unplug the power chord the laptop just goes dead. I went to Best Buy and they told me that they don't stock batteries as they have a very short shelf life. Evidently ordering online doesn't promise a charged or chargeable battery either.
This product was sealed in a factory sealed package to prevent it from drying out, this is very important for ink cartridges.
I couldn't believe the deal I got on this 30GB Zune! It was cheaper than the sale prices on the 4GB in discount stores! What's even better is that it was exactly what my son wanted and I saved a bundle.
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 don't think you are gonna find a better bag for this price. It's built well, and padded well. It is a little bigger than I expected, but that's not a bad thing.I don't use it as much as I thought I would (new to DSLR) since it takes some effort to get the camera out. Maybe a sling style bag would suit me better. I find myself grabbing the camera and leaving the bag at home quite a bit (mostly for trips to the park with the kids). Even so, I still think it's a great buy, and I would buy it again.For trips longer than just to the park, it's a must have. Room for all your gear, and room to spare.For the price, it's a no-brainer. You can get this and the 50mm 1.8 II lens for the price of some of the competing backpacks!
I bought this cable to use a regular USB keyboard with my Toshiba e350. But the keyboard I'm using does not work with it - ppc recognizes something, but says "device has been shut down - please disconnect". However it works with mouse if you get additional drivers.What is really dangerous: the connection to ppd is very unstable (mechanically), and after several unwanted "unpluggings" it damaged the metal pins inside the ppc! It seems that I cannot synchronize anymore :-(
Received the product as advertised, the price and description were exactly what I wanted. It was a perfect fit.
we got this gps after a little bit of searching for one that doesn't have a bunch of bells and whistles.. but it good for just going around town and getting where you want to go. the street pilot has been awesome. we just moved to a new city and it has been so helpful and accurate, that we've already begun to take it for granted! if you're looking for a gps system that is reliable and a good deal.. buy a streetpilot.. you won't be disappointed.
Cheap and very durable slim line cases.A winner in my book.
I used to have one of these when the product was initially released by Microsoft. At the time there were no HD webcam's yet. I recall paying a lot of money for it back then, and then donating it 2 years ago to a family member. So this time I got another one waaay cheaper for basic Skype usage. I gotta say it works great, and my kids love the Microsoft Lifecam software that 'changes your appearance' :-) If you want a solid, but very basic webcam then I suggest this guy. If you are looking for high quality video, then you may want to look elsewhere.
OK, so the quality and craftsmanship is not the best you've ever seen and no, it's not exactly a Sony - but so what? For the cost of a fast food meal this gives you some outstanding flexibility in Car Audio. The very idea of being able to play MP3 files from an SD card (plugged into your cig lighter) is outrageously clever and it works.I've used this with a few MP3 players and as an SD Card standalone player. The sound quality is limited mostly by your own pre-installed equipment, and in finding the best possible frequency to sync up on. I covered the cost on this by sacrificing a few visits to Starbucks during my first week of ownership.This is not for people with a critical ear, and yes it is something of a novelty, as others have said; but it works as advertised and is indeed a very fun "toy". Though I'd love to see a reputable electronics giant's version of this, I'll tip my hat to whoever came up with the idea itself.
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.
This camera is by far the worst piece of technology I have ever touched. Even at web prices (~$25) it is a total rip-off even for a child's camera. Picture quality is absolutely horrid - you can't expect much from .3 MP - and it does not have any optical or digital zoom and no flash. The software it comes with might be useful with another camera and better pictures but it is overly cumbersome and must be used to get pictures off the camera - most cameras allow the user to view or copy pictures via Windows but not this one. Bottom line - don't waste your time or money on this camera - it is worthless.
I can tell you that I used to have a small smart device called the iTag from Xenote and that worked VERY well. Plus..........it was FREE!! I used to use it in the Bay Area and the selection of the radios was great, the Web site very easy to navigate on. I could even get my info in real time which was great. Unfortunately, this start-up, as many others, had to close doors for the lack of $.... Too bad that those guys at Sony have too much money but do not care enough about their customers to launch a decent product... After the PlayStation 2 fiasco launch, they keep going on...... :-(
Works perfectly, as all trendnet USB-Serials I have gotten do. Its the only adapter that I can find that works with Windows 7.
I, like many reviewers, was disappointed when I saw that the back cover provided with the mount does not fit on the eTrex Vista. Then I saw a helpful comment to one of the people complaining about this not working with the Vista. You need to screw on the mounting attachment that came with eTrex Vista. This then fits snugly on the provided mount. You don't need the provided back at all. In many ways this is better than using the back that came with the bike mount. The original back is waterproof and much sturdier than the plastic back that came with the mount. I attached it to my bike and it performed well. The only reason for four stars is I don't like paying for a back that I don't need.I thought that this bit of knowledge was important enough to put it in its own review and not be buried in a comment. My thanks to the person who commented about how this mount works with the Vista.
I wanted a basic starter digital camera and I also own a minolta 35mm, so I knew that it would probably be a good buy. It had all the features I needed. It takes good pictures, but of course not as good as my 35mm minolta. The only negative things about it is the startup speed and battery life, which was solved by getting NiMH rechargeable batteries.
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.
First, this is not a perfect dvd recorder.Second, it's only $248.Third, it will do what it advertises: burn dvd's, and do so rather painlessly.I bought this dvd recorder through Wal-Mart.com for $248, at least $50 below the next lowest priced recorder, and several hundred below name brand models.I bought it primarily to burn dvd's from vhs tapes I have recorded for my classroom. It does that flawlessly. I use only DVD+RW's and have never experienced a problem. I plug the cable through the VCR then into the DVD recorder then into the tv. It will directly copy any tape that is not copy protected onto a dvd with good resolution, no matter the quality level I choose.Having said that, it does its fair share of quirks. The clock ONLY works in the 24 hour format, despite upgrading the firmware. With the upgrade, you can switch to a 12 hour format, but it will not display the correct time, often displaying bizarre times such as &quot;17:34 AM&quot;.It also does not have a lot of editing capabilities. You cannot delete sections of a dvd, only hide them. The remote, which you use to create titles, chapters and such, is very basic, which means lots of button pushing.It is also only &quot;mono&quot;, or at least &quot;kinda mono&quot;. It will take a stereo vhs tape and burn a stereo dvd. But it will only play it in mono, and will only record directly from the tv in mono. Very odd.More expensive models will have more extensive features. The old adage is true, you get what you pay for. Most of the quirks you can work around.Given that three years ago, DVD recorders were running $1,000, this is a very good deal. For $248, this is an ok basic recorder.
This KA02B is listed to fit 2002 Kia Spectra. Manufacturer web site also lists it for this model year. However, the harness does not fit and is very different from the factory connector.P.S. After looking more closely at pictures of different connectors, anyone with a 2002 Spectra needs part number KA01B, which is listed by the manufacturer as "1995 and up Kia".
This Mp3 player stores so many songs and the music comes out crystal clear!I decided to get a creative mp3 player over an ipod for two reasons:1) I want to be able to replace the battery myself. The ipods are pretty much a one shot deal - the battery is internal so you can't replace them yourself (you're better off buying a new one than replacing the battery b/c it costs so much);2) the cost of the creative mp3 player is a lot less.I've had this mp3 player for 5 months now and have no problems with it at all. It's wonderful!!!
I was so excited to be getting this as my first digital camera. After using it for less than a week, I became VERY disappointed. The pictures weren't clear, the flash was inconsistent, the batteries don't last, and it BROKE 3 times in one year. Since it was under warranty, HP sent me a new version of the same camera. They replaced it several times and each one has the same problems--it has ruined two memory cards and caused a docking station to stop recharging the batteries.All of this to say, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. Pay the extra bucks and get one that you will be happy with.
The mounts were definitely sturdy enough for my Polk RM6750 speakers. They are plastic, but very solid and well made. It comes with plenty of mounting hardware, I used a single screw and anchor for each mount in drywall. The anchors were perfect, nice and thick and did not budge. Good product, recommended for similar sized speaker sets.
I ordered the tan suede computer tote by Mobile Edge. What I received was a black leather computer tote. It is very nice and well made, but is not the one I ordered. As the tote was purchased as a gift for a friend's retirement, I did not have time to return it. My friend loves it, so all was not lost. But the one I ordered was better looking. And I was charged the few dollars extra for the tan suede.
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 purchase a little 8gb Micro Vault today. It was on sale at Circuit City so I thought I would give it a try.The first thing I saw after I opened the box up was that, unlike the misleading photos on the Amazon web site, there is virtually nothing on it to allow it to be clipped to anything. No keychain, no type of hook. nothing. It would just have to loosely dangle in ones pocket to transport it and would be real easy to lose if I can't hang it on a small clip when not in use.The other thing is that it really is slower than other flash RAM that I have.Sony keep falling and falling and falling into an abyss of proprietary , lower quality hardware, worse warantees, and stupid ideas. They are soooo out of touch.Jon
It may not be as sophisticated as a USB and definitely not as fast, but this is a quality product that gets the job done. Slightly slow, absolutely sure. Excellent for older applications.
These replacement foams work even better than the first foams that came with my Sure headset. I am not sure if it is the size of the new replacement foams, but in my case, I have noticed a comfort and sound improvement (due better fit between the ear and the foam--and they don't fall out).
it's easy to install, can easily be fixed on flat monitors with its three legs, and the picture quality is even better than i expected! strongly recommended.
I definitely chose this case becos of color. and it is really nice!i put my toshiba hard drive and the usb cord - simple and perfect case!no complaints and very happy with my case!
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.
As a wedding photographer I love the Canon 20D, nice and light and at a good price I can afford six of them. But, recently I started shooting for a local magazine and felt I needed a better camera. The full frame feature is the number one reason for this purchase. I found that I missed getting the full effect of my lenses such as the 28-70mm, 15mm and my recent purchase of the 85mm. The magnification was just too much. I've used the camera at all of my weddings this year and am very pleased in the look and ease of operation of this camera. I'm not a chimper but the larger screen helps a fella with bifocals see quickly and accurately what I am capturing. I'm still learning how to get the most out of the newer features and will take my time and not change what I do too quickly.
The Apple Nanos are much better. Not only do they sound better they look better and iTunes software works great with them. All of the Sansas sound markedly worse than an iPod, the scroll wheel is clumsy at best, and the screen is dim and pixelated. Don't waste your money. There is a reason these arer in bargain bins everywhere.
This is basically an RCA/S-Video adapter. It does a very good job, with no noticeable loss of quality. Good for use with older TVs.
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.
I got this bag last Christmas as a gift and have used it for one semester and for work this past summer, using it again this semester. I can officially say now that I love this bag! I commute by bike to school and work and once I get this bag situated on my back it doesn't budge (love the waist strap to stabilize the bag). For school I can comfortably stuff my laptop (which is not super lightweight) and two binders or a textbook and a binder plus my water bottle and lunch/snacks. The bag has room for more than that but if I put much more weight in it its not as comfortable on my bike.This bag makes it easy to stay organized: outside sleeve on the back big enough for quick access to a file folder, outside zippered pocket on the flap perfect for keys, wallet and headlamp, two outside water bottle holders, inside under the flap there is a great zippered pocket with slots to organize pens/pencils and highlighters, behind that is a larger zippered pocket which I find works well to hold larger items like snacks and power cables, in the main compartment you can stuff two or three notebooks/binders or textbooks, there is also an inside mesh pocket to keep smaller notebooks or files, the padded laptop sleeve is great at keeping my laptop protected and it also has a small divider pocket that holds files.Another great feature is the back outside zipper that allows you access to the main compartment of the bag without having to unhook the outside front flap. This makes it easy to pull your laptop out for airline security. The bag also does a good job of keeping everything inside dry too. I am not sure if its actually 100% waterproof but I have walked/biked in the rain with it and everything inside stayed dry. This bag has held up great too, I have used it since last Christmas and it still looks brand new.My only small complaint with this bag is the position of the cellphone pocket on the shoulder strap. I carry the bag on my right shoulder which puts the cellphone pocket under my right arm towards on my back. This makes it tricky to access my cell easily since I have to bend my arm at an odd, uncomfortable angle to get my phone out of the pocket. Its not in the way or uncomfortable at all just hard to get the phone out of the pocket. I tried moving the pocket to the other side of the bag but then it sits under the adjustable shoulder strap and doesn't sit flat. I would be better if it were designed to be movable anywhere on the shoulder strap so that I could move it to have easier access. It has to be attached to the loops at the base of the strap near the body of the bag. The pocket itself is a nice padded design just wish it was could be placed differently.Other than this small inconvenience this is a great, sturdy commuter bag that comfortably allows you to carry a ton of stuff in a well organized way. Did I mention I love this bag!
I have now owned this JVC system for almost 2 weeks I LOVE IT!! This is my first JVC brand stereo I've purchased. I bought this after my Pamasonic died out after 6 yrs of use. The system itself is user friendly (I thought so) The speakers are small but they deliver a smooth mellow sound (depends greatly though on your type of music) I found out that I didn't have to crank the volume to get a decent delivery of sound and music. The lay out is simple the tape deck sits atop the unit the cd player is vertical in the way of loading discs (I absolutely LOVE the cd player portion of the unit). My only gripe is that the speaker cable is longer enough to move them (the speakers) around to another part of a room. I would really recommend this system if your short on space (like me) this is perfect for an office or bedroom.
The battery worked fine for two years and one month, but the UPS now indicates that it needs to be replaced. I was hoping for at least 4 years from this battery.
The beauty of this item is its simplicity.Step 1: Identify the Problem: My computer/Ipod only has one headphone port, so I can't quietly listen to music or watch movies at the same time as anyone else (like on a bus or plane)Step 2: Fix it: Create simple product that addresses the problem effectively.This product doesn't do much, but what it does, it does right. The cord is very malleable and it plugs perfectly into my computer. There isn't much more to say about this product, other than it worked perfectly for me and I look forward to using it on my next trip with the girlfriend.
They fit my ears perfectly right out of the box. Very comfortable, sound quality is amazing. They almost completely block external noise. I did not experience any of the sound or volume issues mentioned in other reviews.My only complaint is that the carrying case is awful. I used the carrying case from a set of older and far cheaper sony headphones.I have only possessed these for 2 days so I have no idea about durability.
Excellent! This is one of the best modem/wireless network I've ever work with. Set up was a breeze, setting up password security was extremely easy and it took less then 20 minutes from start to finish.Only problem I had was getting my stupid ISP to connect me back on line. They kept saying it would take a week :(
Now that I'm fully immersed in the Macintosh digital iLife, I've started scanning old photo negatives in TIFF format. Great quality, except that now each photo is 57mb - ten times what my Canon 10D digital camera outputs! The solution for storing all these images - the Lacie 250 GB external drive. It's worked flawlessly between three Macs for over a year, and am buying another one today.
Purchased on march 18th 2007 for my cingular 8125 for $24.00 shipped. Once put in there never removed. Died on feb. 10, 2008. In less than a year. All files, songs, downloaded software gone.
My technology illiterate step-dad bought one of these because somebody at Best Buy told him it was the next greatest thing.I will not rehash most points some posters have already made. I will, however, share four observations. First, Windows XP crashed twice while trying to install the included software. Second, although Zune has a few so called features my Video iPod does not, it is also lacking a few. For instance, I cannot use it as a hard drive, alarm clock, or to view videos or photos on a television (unless you own an x-box, which my step father does not). The inability to use it as a hard drive is unforgivable, and likely will be the reason it gets returned. I will also point out, I really dislike Fm tuners built into the MP3 player. The reason is the reception always seems to be poor, and it eats up battery. The Zune's FM tuner was a bit better then others I have tried, but the reception was still poor. Moreover, I do not see the use for it. I already have a radio in my house, work and car. These work good. I will not use the MP3 player as a radio.Third, Microsoft had five years to work on this thing, and should be ashamed of itself. My buddies Dell DJ was better. Moreover, Microsoft's product is being considered to Apple' s soon to be outdated iPod.Finally, the have to buy five dollars worth of points stinks and is a bit confusing. I understand Microsoft wants to save on credit card fees, but Apple does not do this. Microsoft is the world's richest company, surely it could suck up the extra cost if Apple can.
This is my third Garmin GPS, they always get it right. Being able to down load LARGE areas of both Topo and Street maps is a great utility. I recently used the street map to find my way through SJ Ca. It was extremely helpful. I use the Topo section All the time for keeping track of my position in the woods either GEO caching or hunting. Worth every $$$
Between my TV, DVD, home theatre and cable box, I was switching between four remotes to control all those devices. Like, how frustrating.After researching this product and reading the reviews, I figured I couldn't go wrong for the price, so I purchased the product. I DO return things that don't live up to their promised performance and specifications, so the only risk is buying, trying - and returning, if necessary.It's darn easy to program. If I want to watch TV, I have the A button programmed to turn on the TV, cable box and home theatre. If I want to watch a DVD, the B button is programmed to turn on the TV, cable box, home theatre and DVD player (don't think I needed to have the cable box turned on, but...oh well, I already did it). Just hit the A or B button to turn everything off.You can't go wrong! Don't spend three times or more for something that does the same thing. I very highly recommend the Sony RM-VL600 - five stars!!!!! ***** :-)
Great value and sound! Highly recommended. Easy hookups and remote volume control.
what can you say about a $40+ mouse when its primary function fails.left clicks started registering as double clicks (annoying in windows)now they fail to register 80% of the time, so guns will shoot then stop then shoot. (really annoying)
Absolutely love this camera backpack. Easy access, way better than the camera bag that we did have!
GREAT LOOKING PERFECT HEIGHT YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH THESE. THESE ARE A MUST BUY IF IN NEED FOR BOSE STANDS WITH BOSE CUBE SPEAKERS.
Great surge protector, just wish that it had more space between the first 4 outlets. Great behind our TV for all the large power supplies that need plugged in.
As a Retired Electrical Engineer, I had replaced the batteries in my Cordless Telephone once before. The original and first-replacement batteries lasted about six years apiece. These lasted two days. The word on the street is that cheap Chinese batteries don't last after being discharged -- they become "Bricks" (useless). So I bought a new Cordless Set with AA-size rechargable batteries -- to widen the sources of supply.Lenmar CB0105 Battery for Panasonic Cordless Phones
I have 2 of these players and love them both. They have always played all commercial and cd-r audio discs for me but what's even better is the mp3 disc ability which seems to be difficult to find. I have approximately 30 hours of music with approx 5 hr of music on each mp3 disc which will play at random... it's awesome. I do think it is noisy when changing discs but mine are located inside a cabinet so don't notice that. Excellent value for the price!
I've had these headphones for about a year and a half now and they've been through the wash a few times and still work just as well as the day I first used them.
When I ordered the 80 gig iPod for my teenage son, I had no idea how many wonderful features it had. I have enjoyed seeing his excitement over finding all the neat things it will do. We love the pictures of the albums, being able to "flip over" the picture and see the list of songs on the "back," and being able to watch videos on the iPod. When I ordered it, I just knew it had a lot of memory, so it would hold lots of songs. I did not know how great the video features would be. We are thrilled with this purchase.
The one complaint most people have about traditional coaxial cable is dealing with the thickness and rigidity of it. This product addresses both issues and eliminates them. The cable is as thin as the cable of a cell phone charger and nearly as flexible. There are no hidden caveats or trade offs with this style of coax, although insulation has probably been trimmed down considerably. At $8 per 25ft you do pay a premium for this cable - is it worth that much? In short, YES.
I purchaced this item to run with. I down loaded the USMC running cadences. Running has never been easy, but when you can listen to an entire platoon, five miles is a piece of cake. It's small and easily adjusted while running. It does not get in the way at all. I have also used it while lifting weights, Scroll passed the marines and put on the Tu-pac and you lift like never before. I like the software it comes with also, it's easy to use I was up and running in a couple of minutes.
The Microsoft keyboard proved to be an excellent buy as it looks sharp, is ergonomically designed and offers a wide array of features not found on standard keyboards. For the price it is an excellent product.
Great toner cartridge! Great price! Arrived within a week! Will definitely buy again when the time comes to replace.
These are the greatest, far superior to any of the other wipes available. Soft and absorbant, leave no residue or sloppy wetness behind (wring out extrememly well). They also wash very well for reuse. Buy a case but leave some for me!
Easy to hook up. Easy to use. Cool to look at.
I've had this for a few months. I didn't get it from Amazon and when it arrived it was DOA. I called Garmin tech support (I did have to wait a while) and they were extremely helpful. I was concerned that since I didn't buy it from an authorized dealer, I would have some problems. But I didn't. I didn't even have to pay for shipping. They sent me a shipping label and I had the unit back within a week. I bought the 512mb card and could load quite a bit of of the mapquest. It did not take too long and is probably calculates more quickly than the hard drive of the 330.I've had no problems with the window mount. It's been there for over a month and not loose at all. I put a screen protector on it to avoid any scratching. One thing with the screen, if you wear polarized sunglasses, the screen can be difficult to see, so when something important is coming up, I'll take off the sunglasses and the screen is very visible even during a bright sunny day.I love the 3D mode. I think it is easier to see how far ahead a turn is going to happen, especially when dealing with a bunch of ramps.The software is quite good too. I commute to Philadelphia and I have learned some shortcuts with the 320 which was especially helpful during the transit strike. It was also great when driving to Newark, NJ airport. It had the different terminals listed and the directions were right on. It recalculates when you go off route quite quickly. One time I had it set for shorter distance rather than faster route and I was not going the way Darla (my anthropomorphic name for the 320) told me to and there were quite a few exits close together that she was trying to get me to go on plus there were roads above me too. She was having a nervous breakdown and kept saying "recalculating, recalculating, recalculating..." Finally I just turned it off to give her a break. When I turned it on again, I changed the mode and there were no more problems and it worked just fine.I recently got a new car and was debating on getting an onboard navigator but decided against spending close to $2000 for it when I had the 320. I can move the 320 to other vehicles with no problem.Unfortunately you can't put in waypoints and save routes. For the waypoints I use my GPS for geocaching.If you're looking for a car navigation system, look no further. This one is great. I used to use my GarminV which just beeped when a turn was about to happen and it was harder to tell where the turn was especially if there were a couple of exits close to one another. Darla talks to you and she speaks quite a few different languages or with a British accent.
I bought this camera in August. My Daughter loved it so much that I am buying her one for Christmas. I took the best picture of a hummingbird flying! If you know how fast they fly then you will know how good this camera is.
Very versatile, of excellent acting in the transfer of data, light a little annoying the size of the same and fragile before fallen.Advisable as to transport simple data, anything very important due to the weaknesses that it presents in external protection of the flash.Muy vers&aacute;til, de excelente desempe&ntilde;o en la transferencia de datos, liviana un poco molestoso el tama&ntilde;o de la misma y fr&aacute;gil ante ca&iacute;das.Recomendable como para transportar datos simples, nada muy importante debido a las debilidades que presente en protecci&oacute;n exterior de la flash.
Do NOT buy this product if you're using Windows Vista. Vista doesn't come with drivers for this product and Lacie doesn't provide them anywhere on their website.Furthermore, Lacie's tech support is virtually worthless. When I called, the recording first said "4 call ahead of you." After holding for 15 minutes it said "6 calls ahead of you." How that's posible I don't know, but it shows an inefficient customer service structure. I waited 10 more minutes and then hung up.Still don't have my drive connected. A very frustrating experience.
I never received the item, the postal service and your company just blew me off, I am telling every one I know to never order from you any more.
I had a set of these batteries that served me well for years. But the replacements would not charge properly even in the CTA charger and did not hold a charge. I had to recycle them and get a different brand.
i've gone thru about 7 or 8 pairs of these over a few years and they last about 3-4 months of pretty much constant 10-14 hours a day use until the inevitable dropping of walkman, falling asleep and tangling up the cord, etc takes its toll and they need to be replaced. I only listen to AM talk radio so i'm not too concerned about sound quality but i do want the noise cancellation and thats where these are better than the J-Buds. Since the price recently went up on these to about the $9-$10 range or higher i decided to try the J-Buds and i didn't notice any difference in sound quality(perhaps a music listener might(?), idk) but i did notice the J-Buds aren't nearly as effective at blocking out the external noise so if anyone is considering buying mostly for that feature i'd go with the Coby. Would be nice if Amazon would carry these again as i purchased in the past for around $5.50 per dlv. but now the 3rd party sellers are bumping the price a little too high.
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.
THis was dumped units from RCA after the failed project DRC618N. RCAs latest generation and much better unit DRC620N can be had for under $200. This is a first generation unit at an inflated cost. You be the judge if you should buy it.
Awesome customer service. Product shipped next business day following placement of order. Free shipping included with purchase. I was totally impressed with entire transaction and very satisfied with the product.
I bought these earbuds just because there weren't any others avaliable in this price range. I bought them and I think they sound pretty darn good. People say in some months the wire shorts off, but mine usually last about a year actually. Usually I lose the headphones or one of the earpads before they brake down anyway. They have a nice, rich bass, and they have good (not amazing) clarity. For the price you can't go wrong.
I found Zaurus 6000w (with bluetooth) on Japan amazon.The price difference between 6000l and 6000w is $50.I'll wait for 6000w. I don't want change memory CF card toBT card each time I want connect to Inet.
works good and hopefully will save my in the future power surge... this things got so many plugs and the way their laid out is awesome !
During a recent blizzard (Michigan) a large electrical problem blew out 4 substations and a large number of transformers resulting a wide spread 12 hour+ power outage. The resultant surge toasted out my dishwasher and track lights. However, the Monster AV600 saved my expensive home theater setup, although the AV600 got toasted also. IT DID IT'S JOB and I give it the highest recommendation possible. Great product at a low price. Thanks Monster!!
-Loud whirs when trying to play a DVD-Weird errors ("i.e. "No Disc")-Half the time the sound doesn't work-Just stops working sometimesDefinitely do not recommend this DVD player
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!
For a pair of headphones for a walkman type of player, the price appears a bit higher, but this one definitely is worth it. I've never owned headphones with the sound quality that matches this unit within this price range. I especially like that the bass has the kick without boosting it with mega bass or something of that sort. In fact, don't boost bass with this unit if you don't want to become deaf.There are minor cons, however. First, this one works like ear plugs, so you will hear more noises from the sources that you've never have to think about with regular headphones, e.g., the cord making contact with your clothes as you move (you can prevent this by attaching the cord to your belt or something so that it won't move around) and all the *actions* going on within your mouth. This means you cannot listen to music while eating or drinking. Second, you have to fit the ear plugs properly to get the bass heard. This might take a while if your ear canals are made like dungeon. In turn, if the plugs don't fit well, your ear might feel tired when used for many hours. Good thing that Sony provides three different sizes of plugs.On the flip side, the above cons are exactly why this unit provides you with better listening experiences on the go. Since the ear plug design shields outside noises *much* better, your music won't be interfered by the everyday noise and the elevator music that you loathe so much. Even in the airplane, the music can be decently heard, though the bass will get indistinguishable with the engine noise, which is totally understandable. I wish I had this one when I used to commute thru the noises of big cities. (This means that you shouldn't use the headphones in situations where you might need to be alert, e.g., cycling in regular roads, etc.)This one definitely is a keeper for the price range. I will buy again if mine goes broken.
Easy present value and future value calculations.Also, has keys needed to use the basic algebraic calculations, i.e. y to the x, 1/x, etc.Will do uneven cashflows too.
I bought these for my son to play online BF2142 . The first time he tried them he immediately took them off, looked around the room and asked me "Did you here that?" The sound is so awesome that he can actually tell which direction the other guys are coming from. He tells his team mateswhich way to go and where the opponents are approaching from. His score improved so much that he is constantly being accused of cheating. It's almost not fair. Honestly, I don't think you can find anything better than these.
I have owned the zune for about two weeks now, and honestly I have no complaints. At first I was a little hesitant to purchase it, having read some nasty reviews. I took the chance though, and was well rewarded. I had no issues installing the software, the battery life is great, and the quality of the sound is amazing. Video play is wonderful as well, and the radio is a very nice touch.
My daughter and I were sharing one machine witch was hard when we both wanted to use it. So got this one so we both have one. I love this machine and it helps when we try to record all out cut outs and log them into a folder
The image quality was terrible. I think I could make out a silhouette of myself, but I couldn't even last 10 minutes before I disconnected the camera in disgust. You have to buy an extra piece of software to get this to work with iChat.The form is cool, but the utility... is not.
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.
Great product, I also have one for my Ipod classic. If you use your Ipod in a dock, this is not the case for you because your Ipod will not fit in the dock unless you remove the case which isn't that hard to do but it would be a pain if you docked your Ipod frequently . I only use my Ipod in my cars so I don't have to remove the case. For durability and protecting you Ipod from damage of shock from being dropped, the Speck ToughSkin can't be beat!
I don't really know what else to say but don't buy this. After a week it works worse than the DVD player that I needed to replace.
I bought the HP 3600n printer back in 2007, I have really had no problems with the printer. Reading the reviews there are a couple of issues that the printer may have. I run Windows XP it works great with XP, therefore I'm not aware of the compatibility problems with Vista and 7. When printing envelopes the do come out sealed but not completely, the work around is getting the envelopes that have the paper over the glues that you remove to seal the envelope. As far a printing it has done every thing my wife and I have asked it to do. The printer is networked and we have not had any problems with that. It is a little noisy when it prints, I do not know if other laser printers are noisy or not. I have never had to call HP support so I can't comment on there customer support. We use the printer quite a bit and have never replaced the toner cartridges yet!I gave the HP 3600n 4 stars because of the envelope problem and the noise, but I'm not sure how other brands rate in those categories, for the price it is a good overall printer, if you want more you can pay thousands for a laser printer that will meet your every need. I am happy with the printer and would recommend it to others.
I just want to warn you about this companies equipment. They don't stand behind it at all. So far I have owned 2 of their prodects and neither one has lasted 1 year. Unfortunately, their warentee is for 90 days. This Portable DVD players battery never worked (I brought 3 of them back before I got one that worked and that one stopped working after 40 days...and the batteries only warenteed for 30 days). This company does not stand behind their products and their customer service...well I guess they call it that...is useless. Trust me...don't buy anything from them. Save your money!!!
My Zune has been extremely unstable ever since I purchased it. It always had trouble syncing with my computer. Just today my computer no longer recognizes it. So I tried to reinstall the software several times with no fix. I have been doing some research on this problem and it turns out I am definitely one of many people having this problem. I am going to return this and exchange it for something else. I will not buy a zune again that is for sure.
I bought this camera because I wanted a digital model that had the super zoom and a hot shoe for an external flash. The only other thing that would have made this camera better is if it took regular batteries. This hasn't been a problem yet though. The battery that it comes with does last a while. This is a step up for me from a regular digital camera. I wanted something more but wasn't ready for a SLR with all the expensive lenses. Great camera!
Upon requesting and paying for a yellow ink cartridge, we got one filled with orange ink. We've tried several off brands and finally returned to the old standby, Canon, but our reunion has been tarnished. Not sure from whom we will buy at this point.
This DVD system does not have an aux input, so the speakers can not be used for anything else, unless you have a receiver to directly connect to the 5 speakers. So, I boudght a receiver, but I am not sure the subwoofer works right by itself (in the DVD setup, the subwoofer would receive and redirect all the channels from the DVD). As an entry-level model, it is thus not very useful: who wants to buy a separate receiver, which would cost as much as the whole entry-level system? Just look for a DVD home theater system with aux input if you like to use speakers.
We purchased this radio for my mother-in-law. She is in an area of poorreception and wanted to listen to our son's radio show. This little radiodid the trick - has good reception, excellent sound quality, is easy to use and is attractive to boot.
Bought these with the shredder however they are the size that fits a bathroom trash can not a commercial shredder! Can't use them.
I have a ATSC settop box, w/DVI and an old 17" analog LCD panel. I set the ATSC settop for 720p (1080i doesn't work for obvious reasons), connected the VGA with this converter to the DVI and it works fine. I just had to set the settop to 4:3 aspect ratio, sides are cut off of course.The thumb screws and the connector seem solid overall.
So far this has been a good change from my mindisc player. Only have two things to comment on. One, I can't find an armband thing to strap it around my arm while I'm working out. My mindisc player had that. Two, I could fast forward between whole CD's recorded on my minidisc player. I can only fast forward through individual songs on my Rio. However, you can create playlists and play individual playlists, or play all songs from individual albums or artists. It's really small too, and charges in a couple of hours. The software for it is easy to use. I didn't want to spend $250 or $300 on a 20GB or higher player that is bigger. I only have 1.5GB's of music anyway, so I have plenty of room to expand on my Rio. All for $166.
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.
This Micro SD is a pretty good one. The shipping was fast! I received it 3 days after I have ordered it. It's cheap and affordable. I love it. Very cheap on the price. It works perfectly as it is designed to do!! I would highly recommend people to buy it! Comes with the adapter in a hard plastic casing. With the adapter, you can just plug it in to your laptop or where ever. Very good product, highly recommended for people!
After using the GPS navigation system that came with my car, my wife decides she wants one also. So knowing my wife and after doing some research we decided on the Garmin StreetPilot c320. We got it for the price, size, features, and I have a Garmin eTrex Legend so I'm very familiar with that brand. We chose the c320 over the c330 because of the $100+ price difference and especially because you get the freedom of loading in only the states/provinces you need. Also since you load the maps using the CD, you can every easily load updated maps using any future updated CD's. I don't know how you would do it when the maps are stored in the internal hard drive like the c330. Also it takes a lot less power to read off of the SD card than a hard drive so the battery will last longer per charge. The unit came with just a 128 mb card and that wasn't enough for us as we travel up to Canada quite often and we live in the NJ just outside of the NY metro area so just by having those two state in the memory card, that doesn't leave much room for much more and that just won't work for us because we ski in the New England states all the way up to Maine and we go to Florida quite often so we'll need maps for those areas. So I got a 512 mb card [...] and I was able to get all the states on the east coast plus Vermont, Hew Hampshire and Ontario Canada including Hamilton and Toronto. So after the setup I compared it with the GPS navigation system that came with my 2005 Honda Accord with the latest DVD mapping software. I found that for the most part they were identical. They both took me through the same route with some minor variations. What I liked about the Garmin is that when you get closer to the next turn it will zoom in closer for greater details of the streets. Then after the turn it will zoom back out to get a greater view. Another thing I like about the Garmin is that it seems to have more Points of Interests (POI) than my car's system. For example, I belong to a Tennis and Fitness club. I don't know the address but knew the name of the club. With the Garmin I was able to search for it using the different categories under Athletic Clubs. The club wasn't even in my car's navigation data base. The only thing I wish the Garmin can do that my car's navigation does is show you the list of turns and roads it plans to take you and the distance away your destination is from your current location. My wife is learning to deal with the mounting location of the unit but wishes that the mounting arm can be smaller so she can mount it on the dash of her car and not take up so much space. Overall she absolutely loves it and uses it all the time. Oh, one other thing that needs improvement is the "Go Home" feature. In my car's navigation system when you store your home location, in order to use it you have to punch in a 4 digit PIN. This way if someone steals your car, they won't be able find where you live. With the Garmin it doesn't have that safety feature. So if the unit gets stolen and you've put your home address in there, they'll know where you live. Therefore, to combat that security concern, I put the address of a nearby strip mall instead of my actual address. This way it will get us to a place where we are familiar with and get home from there.
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.
Even though a few people say these ear buds don't work, or they don't have enough midrange, don't listen to them! These ear buds are incredible. Choose the right size to fit your ear (comes with 3 sizes), place them in your ear and wow! These are clearly the best ear buds you have ever listened to. You may think that putting them in your ear will be uncomfortable - just the opposite is true. Conventional ear buds always hurt my ears, but these are smaller than typical ear buds, and with the rubber outer ring, they are very comfortable. They also block out external sounds which is great on the airplane. They won't replace your studio headphones, but you will not find a better set of ear buds for the price.
Very easy to use and good resolution. I love this camera. User manual could be more elaborate and user-friendly. Locating a specific information is very difficult.
My P-touch labeling machine is easily 15 years old and I am elated that Amazon.com carries replacement label cartridges of the same high quality as when originally introduced many, many years ago. And at a very reasonable price.
I was a little nervous ordering such "cheap" cables, but they work great. I had read all the other reviews about how you shouldn't waste your money on fancy HDMI cables and I figured that spending a couple bucks to see if this one would work really wouldn't set me back too much if I had to go buy some super expensive ones anyway, but it turns out that I got an amazing, quality HD picture from these cords on my PS3! I highly recommend it.
I just picked up a pair of these off of Crutchfield, and they sound terrific. I tested them out vs. the Infinity Primus 250s, and although the Infinities had more volume, the Polks just sounded a lot cleaner. They're a good price for really high quality speakers, you won't be sorry.
I purchased two of these enclosures thinking that a manufacturer can't possibly screw up a metal box and a power supply. Apparently I was wrong! Less than 24 hours after installing my hard drive into the enclosure, I heard a popping sound and then smelled melting plastic. The power supply was completely fried, and I have a dead hard drive to top it off. I tried the second enclosure as well and started smelling burnt plastic immediately after plugging it in. I would strongly caution you against purchasing this enclosure.
I posted the following review on the Klipsch forums as well. I suppose it's now far too late to get Klipsch to ever admit that there was a problem since the speakers are discontinued and inventory everywhere is almost completely depleted. It is possible to get them "fixed" by paying Klipsch about $100 and waiting 6-8 weeks...but Klipsch doesn't actually fix them, they just replace the defective part and send it back to you. The flawed design is still destined to fail every single time.==============================================I bought mine 2nd hand off of a friend who was moving to another county and didn't want to carry speakers across the ocean with him. Before I bought them I listened to them very carefully for about 10 minutes to make sure all channels were workinig and clean...even blasted it for a few minutes to see if there would be any thermal shutoff. Nope. They sounded great and he gave me the friend discount -- $100 for the whole package.When I purchased I was aware of the high failure rate and the overheating problems. I figured that a) the truly damaged amps were lemons, and it wasn't actually a design flaw, and b) most people blowing their amps were probably listening at very high levels. I thought I could dodge the issue by being a responsible owner.So for four months I kept my speakers around 50-60 *maximum*, and I always turned them off as soon as I was done listening. Well last week after watching a movie and falling asleep, I woke up and forgot to turn the unit off, dashed off to work, and later that night when I got home the unit was dead, dead, dead. At first I though my 5.1 drivers were bad or something. I tried restarting my laptop, reinstalling the drivers, etc. I just couldn't fathom that the amp would overheat itself into failure mode when there wasn't even any music playing.Fast forward through me reading about 500-600 forum posts on this topic, and I now realize that the amplifier in these things is in the class of amp that draws large current even when no sound is coming out. Doh. When I took EE classes in college, we used linear regulators on small projects, but used switched regulators on anything medium sized or above. Having never done any work with analog electronics, though, it never occurred to me that they would use a linear regulator for a circuit this big. It makes sense to me now after reading about the noise issues of a switching regulator, but I was still truly caught off guard. I really think if I had continued to turn the unit off after every use then they would still be working today.Anyway, this is a long rambling post which mainly begs to ask two questions.1) Even if this amplifier is poorly designed and doesn't conduct heat efficiently enough, why isn't there a thermal shutoff before the system fries itself? That seems like the bigger WTF to me. Sure, Klipsch outsourced the amp design and construction, but they could have at least built in safeguards. I'm surprised none of these things have caught on fire. The pictures I found online today of some of these blown amps look like they weren't far from burning the house down.2) Has anybody here sent their amp to that guy on ebay? If he can be trusted and is still in business, I would much rather spend $60 getting him to fix the root problem, rather than $90 for Klipsch to send me another faulty amplifier. From what I've read, that is all that their amp "service" consists of...
For the price that I paid for, I would give this a 5 five star. Its light weight and comfortable.
For the cash you can't get better. Plus: clear sound, low power consumption, comfy pads Minus: not really collapsible, hard to adjust firmness buttons, hair gets caught in band (and I have very short hair). Mated with Cowon's I7, you'd think a fortune was spent for the amazing sound. Not suggested for devices lacking a graphic equalizer-- top treble can get harsh without modification with higher volumes. Glad I purchased the oldie but goodie.
Monster High Resolution S-Video works great with my Sylvania 42" LCD TV. Picture comes in well. Can view videos on your computer on your TV screen and the picture is decent.
Almost impossible to find anywhere else. Very cool product and great for getting disks quick when your in a car. Doesn't seem to scratch the disks when you shoot them out.
After my old 15" CRT monitor went dead, and after reading all the reviews from this website, I was convinced to go out and get a LCD flat panel monitor. I did some serious research to find out which monitor was better between this one and the Envision 15" LCD monitor. So I went out and got the NEC MultiSync LCD 1530v. I was very impressed on how quick and easy it was to set it up. The "auto adjust" feature tuned in my monitor correctly the first time. My wife and I have played many video games with this monitor without any problems! When playing a DVD, the picture is crisp and clear with no signs of distortion. The colors on this monitor are absolutely amazing! My wife who uses the computer as much as I do also gives this monitor 5 stars for the reason that it does not hurt her eyes. For those of you whose eyes have low tolerance to glare, you don't have to worry about that. The monitor works best at a resolution of 1024x768. My system is an AMD K6-2 550MHz processor, Windows XP operating system, and ATI Radeon 7200 video card. I've had this monitor for 3 months now. I must say that it was the BEST purchase I've made!If you're looking for an LCD flat panel monitor and can't afford to spend much money, then this monitor is for you. The viewing size of this monitor is 15.1", the same size of a 17" CRT monitor. With all the features and advantages that comes with this monitor, it's worth the spending. So go out and get one while they're hot! I give this LCD monitor my highest recommendations!
Really like the left handed mouse...works great with both hands. Work both with PS2/USB,...cool!This little mouse have it all,..I bought 2 of them.
Great value! Works as well as the original! I would definitely recommend it.
Works just fine with my Nikon D40. No complaints other than I really think Nikon should give everyone one with camera in the first place.
This cable is solid. I have been using this cable for several devices like my digital camera, mp3 player and my motorola razr.
This is the only place I could find this product. Thank you so much for having this for sale.
Very good picture quality and the Commercial Advance is just too cool. If it only had S-Vidio connections it would be perfect but, for the price, you can't beat it.
easy to install , good manuals , all cord provided , stable , and fully compatable with most hard ware,,,,highly recommanded.
Just hung up my 60 inch plasma using this mount. I love that it can span to 3 studs. That is what sold me on it. It only took about an hour to set this up. The instructions are fairly easy to follow. One other thing is there are bracket extensions for the TV if needed. It would be almost impossible for this mount not to fit on the back of your TV. If you are going to hang a TV over maybe 75 pounds, I would definitely get this mount.
Consumer Reports had this speaker as a best buy a few years ago. We bought these because of their excellent review and from feedback from Amazon customers. A friends five hundred dollar Klipsch speakers can't touch these. As a matter of fact the worst performer in the under 500 dollar range was the Klipsch in the CR ratings. Powered by an old Sansui 8080, 85 watts power these speakers jam at only a quarter volumn! You will not be disappointed by buying these speakers. For a little over a hundred bucks a pair, nothing else comes close. Don't be fooled by their small size because these will rock the house.
Upgraded from 512MB (2 x 256MB sticks) to 1024 (2 x 512MB sticks). Simply installed the RAM and it worked like a charm. The laptop runs noticeably faster. Very satisfied with this product!
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.
I have been shooting with a DSLR for almost a year and the first 10 months were with the Nikon D40. This camera is a great starter camera. It is really easy to learn on, and works great for those who just want to shoot on auto. Plus you can't beat the price!I recently updated to the nikon d80, and wish I had my D40 back. The D80 underexposes everything.The reason I got rid of my D40 was because there were only 3 focusing points, and it can't auto focus with some lenses. I really wanted the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 and it wouldn't auto focus with the D40.I would buy the D40 again and hold on to it until I could afford the D300 if I were to do it all again.Also, the resale price was good. I bought this camera for a really good deal at $450 almost a year ago and sold it recently for $400. That is only a $50 loss for a whole year worth of pictures- Awesome!
This camera is the best of 3 digital camaras that we own! The pictures are CRYSTAL CLEAR. It is extremely EASY TO USE. It is LIGHT WEIGHT. and best of all... The down loading of pics to my PC is so FAST and SIMPLE! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone interested in a digital camera.
Before I bought this cabe, I have been read the review, very say it goods, but when I got it and tried it on into my print and my laptop ( windows 7, 64 bit ) soon I plug in, it said "cannot found the hardware ". At first I thought, I'm going to return, the cost of this cable is $2.93 plus shipping $2.98 = $5.91. If I return it problobly another $3.00, so I throw away. Before you maksure it compatible.
I use this mic for Skype communication. Recommend it highly.CON. It needs more weight in the base to give it better stability.
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.
great valuebut the laptop version is model KVR333X64SC25 with a "S" before C25
Should have paid heed to other XP posts here and elsewhere. Scanner will not scan film. While other XP users get a TWAIN error, for me it scans other materials no problem but with film I only get noise or black.
APC PH8T3 8-outlet SurgeArrest with Tel2/Splitter Protectionband new as describe great productthanks
I tried 3 type of cards with it, Memstick and Smartmedia works fine. With CF - different story. I have Lexar 16MB and Viking 128MB. This thing can not read both. Moreover, after i insert CF everything else stops working, remove - works again. Tried under W2K and Win98SE.Today went to Staples and picked up another thingy(can not call it &quot;reader&quot;).Exact same result.IMPORTANT:1. sandisk does not respond to customer email requests.2. rebate is still due after 4 monthThink twice.would not recommend.
I love this wireless presenter! It's easy to setup, use and it's battery lasts a long time. I would highly recommend it!
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)
This is not your use at home to scan the kids pictures scanner. This is a low cost mid-business to small business machine. I found it to scan about 50 documents very fast and clear. Easy to install and get started. From unbox to scanning about 25 min, that is with all the shipped software installed. Shipped with a high level OCR program the works great. Looking for a document scanner this is your scanner.
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.
Bought this because of the cord length and great product reviews. Had it for close to a year now and it's just what I needed. I love that it comes with "Belkin Lifetime Warranty and $300,000 Connected Equipment Warranty". Excellent!
After attempting and failing with a Linksys wireless PC-Card, which turned out to be defective, I slipped this baby right in, followed the on-screen instructions and was good to go. It's reception never lets me down. I successfully connect to a Linksys wireless router and a Netgear router on a daily basis without any problems. In fact, I have to do little to no configuring.I run Windows XP Professional Edition on my laptop and it works great with this wireless card.
I am very happy with this little radio. It has GREAT reception and clarity for a compact radio of this size. It picks up short wave stations with no problems. It is really worth the money I spent on it.
This all-in-one units prints vivid photos, and is very convinent to use. Plus it does a good job as a copier. At $120, its absolutely a best buy.
Heavy duty construction. I bought this so I could run the audio off of my WiFi TV through my sound system, and it works great.
These amps are great. A very good way to work your way up to 5.1, 7.1, or any configuration. Reliable, clean, and a front-panel volume to make balancing a system easy. I am an audio professional, and would recommend these to anyone who needs good sound to grow on (on a budget).
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.
Great size, not too stiff and holds all kinds of camera equipment without seeming too big. I can fit my Nikon D80 with lens plus an extra lens (fairly long), an SB600, batteries, filters, wallet, cell phone (pocket on the side) and other misc. The only thing it's missing is padding on the top and perhaps a top handle. Not sure why there's no padding on the top, there's plenty of room and I plan to add it myself.It's a good bag for a day trip or longer.And the color represented here is not correct. It's closer to a navy than a royal blue. There's plenty of pockets including a zippered one in the back that isn't shown here.
I bought one of these a couple months ago and I am completely amazed at the quality and speed of the prints. They look highly professional on any white paper and even some "card" like stock (have not tried transparencies). The print speed is much faster than laser and so far the print server and all prints have been flawless. We print several hundred pages per month, and I have owned several various models of HP printers, none of which have printed so many pages without some sort of jam or need to reset the print server. I absolutely love the solid ink. It involves so little packaging, its almost sickening to think about all the waste of laser or even inkjet! Yes, this printer is better to be left on. It sits and makes no noise whatsoever in standby (can't say that about laser), and when I am about to print I just touch any button on the front panel to get it out of standby so that by the time I send the document to the printer, its all ready to go.This may not be the best printer for the casual user, but for those that don't mind leaving a printer turned on all the time, this is by far the best printer I have seen. The duplex printing is fantastic also.Note that you may want to place this somewhere such that there is nothing above the printer for at least a foot or so. The top lifts up to load ink, and it is somewhat heavy - you don't want to have to move it or unplug it to load the ink, so keep that in mind.The price was hard to digest initially but seems like a real bargain to me now.
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.
This card performs close to the high end Nvidia cards that cost close to $600. It's been great with a variety of titles I've tested on it at high resolution including Prey, Supreme Commander, Company of Heroes, Far Cry, Bioshock, Half Life 2, etc.It's a great value as well since it ships with a code to get the upcoming Half Life 2 episode 2 box with Team Fortress and Portal.Note that the card does put off a fair amount of heat while you are gaming so be sure to have good cooling in your system and the card does require a good power supply.
The reason I have chosen this product from other&#8216;s like for e.g. Dell, Cisco, 3com &#8230;.. The affordability to have a gigabit smart switch added to my SOHO network and is a product I have used before and know.The ease of device setup &#8211;adding to existing network using a RJ45 port and its internal web base for configuration; although, I would have liked the device to have a serial console port like its predecessor (Legacy) as a secondary method/option to configuring the device --CLI.In a nut shell, the AT-GS950/16 Smart switch &#8211;Eco from Allied Telesis is affordable, dependable, and easy to setup/configure and it comes with all hardware to include if one is installing the device in a 19&#8221; rack.
Great product. You can't go wrong with Case Logic. Works excellent with my WD Passport 250 GB:Western Digital My Passport Essential 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Midnight Black)
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 installed this card in my Dell computer running Windows XP Home Edition and have had absolutly no problems with disconnections or signal stregnth whatsoever. A great easy to install wireless card. I recommend it.
This visor clip was listed to be bought with the Cobra ESD7400 radar detector but it doesn't fit that detector.
I recieved the ipod MINI for christmas. Only it was pink. It was working great for a couple of hours and then i started having problems. After i would use it for a long period of time it wouldn't come on for like 2 days. My sister and i took it back to exchange it and i got the silver one.This one seems to be working really well. Here's some tips for interested buyers:1) Be sure to buy prepaid itunes cards they are so easy to use!2) Make sure you're computer is compatible with this item3) Be ready to buy insurance! (i had to)Overall the Ipod mini is really a great item! But battery charging can be tiring. What i do is just before bed charge it so that way i don't have to waste the daytime. The ipod is so cool and the features are nice too. I actually got 13 free songs from itunes.com!Buy it!Love,Spursfan
Yu have been warned - don't buy a Philips product!It worked well for about a year them all of a sudden then it stopped being able to record. Philips service was no help at all.Philips does NOT stand behind their products and I will never give them a single penny of my money again.
I don't know how you could mess this up. It only has one job. When you're in the car this is the plug you use to charge it. It works just like that! So if you need a car charger this is a good purchase.
I only wish I'd looked over some of these reviews before going out and buying this little gizmo. It seemed to work fine for me, but, like others, I had problems with batteries draining quickly while in use (NiMHs), the power button being accidentally pushed too easily while not in use, the cord being too short for practicality, and in the end, my the whole thing died when the wires running from the adapter to the unit broke from the constant bending and unbending (which you'd think the manufacturers would have taken into account in their design). Defintely two thumbs down..
I just purchased this scanner not too long ago. This is my first scanner purchase. The USB interface makes it very simple to install. The one-touch scanning buttons on the front make scanning quick and easy. The software that ships with the scanner can be a little tricky to learn to use, however it seems to have all the tools to edit a photo the way want it. Overall this is a good scanner for home use.
This cable is great quality and value. with my old hdmi cables i had a slight buzzing noise coming from my speaker, but after i got these the sound has improved 100%
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.
This was a great purchase. We were very satisfied and would recommend this vendor to others. The experience was positive.
We ordered this item to go with our new Bravia, Blu-ray disc player and previously owned stuff. Not being sure we needed a cable and finding no advice on Amazon it turned out we didn't need it.
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
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...
There are so many thorough reviews and great pictures on this bag, I'm not going to write another redundant one; great bag, very good price, quality was better than I expected.One thing I do want to say, is there are two other compartments that none of the other reviews seem to touch on, and the images do not show. Being a camera bag, everyone is focusing their review on the main compartment, and that is well, but one of the reasons I didn't get this before is that I want a regular backpack that also happens to be a camera bag. Well this is it actually, it's just hard to tell from the images/reviews.It has two good sized front zippered areas (the full front area) for wallets, sunglasses, plane tickets, pens, calculators, light windbreaker, and general daily what-not as well. This is a real selling point for me, and one that would have insured a sale when I first looked at it, rather than trying a LowePro backpack first that I found to be way over-priced (3x$ this bag), and only half as versatile (except for the laptop slot, which was nice).Can't imagine finding a better deal in this price range.
Prior to buying the HDMI wires I read various reviews. A few of them stated the dissapointment with the product coming in unmarked bags and that was the case with my order. They came on time, but no where on the plastic or on the HDMI wires themselves does it say Tripp-Lite, so I will never know what wires I truly have. They work excellent however, very clear picture. They were replacing Monster HDMI wires, and there is no difference that I can tell, I guess that's good because I paid an arm and a leg for those cables. Just needed the longer length since television is hung on the wall. Satisfied with the product, whatever brand it is.
Router works great as usual. I replace my b version Linksys which was still working fine - I just wanted to upgrade to the new g wireless (54 Mbps). Can't go wrong with a Linksys
I got this about 14mos ago from Amazon.... now I thought I would outgrow it coz I've added a lot more gear.... nah, with a little thought and rearrangement... I can't believe it carries all my stuff...400D + BG-E3 + Camera Armor Tough Strap + Hand Strap40D + BG-E2N (stock strap)EF 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 ISEF 50 f/1.8 IIEF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM + 78BII hoodEF 70-200 f/4 L IS USM + hoodSigma 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG Macro + hoodKenko 2x TC MC4Digital Optics 0.45x WC580exCleaning kit (Lenspen 4x kit, Eclipse + PecPad)Four battery chargers (2x NB-2LH, 1x BP-511A, 1x AA charger)Rubber BlowerEF-D focusing screen carry caseLots of cables (2x for charger, 2x for car charger, 2 USBs, 2 AV)AA batteries (3 whole sets for flash), carry cases for BG-E3 and BG-E2NCFs(3x 2Gb, 1x 1Gb, 3x 128Mb, 1x 8Mb), CF carrying casesCokin UV Filters and CPL (72mm, 58mm & 52), Kenko 67mm UVExtra NB2LH's, and BP-511A's and covers.USB card readers (2x)Black trash bag (just in case for weather)
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.
Well built and well designed product. We haven't had a lightning strike or surge yet, but so far so good. It's nice to have room to plug in large plugs and adapters. The nice thing about Belkin is their Connected Equipment Warranty. This one in particular protects your advanced computers. Unfortunately, on the box it does not say what Advanced means. In a regular brick and mortar store, the Belkin protect for advanced computers starts at 2.0 GHZ CPU.
I bought this as a distraction to my young son who has already learned that &#34;he who has the remote, holds the power&#34;. Fooled him for a little while..
It works in car (charging), but stops navigation. Vehicle Power Cable, when I plugged it in my Garmin NUVI 660 turned off the navigation mode, and put my device on charge mode. So how can I use my Garmin navigation system in the car ???
Kinda lagged my EnV3 phone but it worked great. Bummer i got the iPhone 2 weeks later. No use for an Sd card...
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 have the m100 and to address some issues.Yes the screen is SMALLER, but so are the pixels. I have used the III and V's before and I don't really notice a difference. However if you read ebooks on your palm I suggest not going with the m100 and buy the IIIe. Your eyes will thank you for that.As for the body. The design isn't all that cool. It's ok, it ain't ugly but not that good compared to the V. However the body is very tough. And if I accidently droped it (God I hope not!) it won't break as easily.All in all it's a great palm for 150 compared to the handspring which you have to pay around another 30 bucks for the hotsync cradle.However the V is the ultimate PALM! But for around 300 bucks? Nah, too expensive for me. I'm a college student and I got to pay my tuition so for me the m100 is great. Much better than the IIIe cause the OS is 3.5 compared to the 3.1 IIIe.The two bad thing I found is that the power button is placed in a cruddy place. I wished they at least they placed it in the upper sides and not the middle like the V so I can easily turn it off or on when I'm just using one arm. The other bad thing is there is NO EMAIL CONDUIT! I asked palm about this and they recommend I buy Multimail Pro. HELLO! Marketing Gimmik? Get us to dish out another 40 bucks for ao program? And multimail is owned by palm. Bah! That's the only annoying thing.All in all it's great! I don't like the new colored face plates so I just take mine off get some Good High Quality Chrome Paint and spray it. =)Looks nice.Z
The wireless drops regularly, and the technical support to resolve it (to get a replacement) is very very very poor. I would not purchase another linksys product: I have had many similar bad experiences.
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 ?!?!?!?!
To install a memory in laptop is a little harder than a desktop, more screws to remove and slides in differently. If you don't have the experience to do this you might take to a shop and pay for installation. Once installed the memory was immediately recognized by the laptop and it functions faster and better than ever! This review involves running Windows XP Pro with a lot of resident programs firing up. It is my belief that McAfee Anti-Virus software has become a memory hog and now it actually finishes an update which used to hang before adding this memory and virtually stop all running programs. Use mostly Firefox for the internet but notice loading of pages are faster and can run chat where before at times it would hang. Upgraded from 512 to 2 gb which is max this machine would handle. Did a memory configuration test at Crucial which led me to buy this memory which is compatible. Good luck with your upgrade!
First off I should qualify that I am a professional photographer and have very high standards for photos that I consider "acceptable," but I am also used to looking at hundreds of thousands of images in both digital and printed form. I bought this pack of 10 cameras for a community photo project, sending community health workers back to their communities to capture some of the daily life that they experience. Everyone was tremendously excited about the project...with one problem...the quality of the resulting photos is absolutely terrible.First off- with the fixed aperture and film speed of these cameras you have to be ready to accept that these cameras are only possible for daylight conditional with a reasonable amount of light (full sun or cloudy days, twilight not acceptable). The flash works to about 6-10 feet away but can't be used indoors with reflective particles in the air such as smoke or rain where you get a lot of light scatter.However, even with photos in optimal full daylight conditions the image quality is terrible. Poor contrast and resolution through the cheap plastic lens, large distortion on the corners of the images and poor representation of skin tones.Basically, if you need some sort of image and a camera you don't mind loosing this can do the job, but be aware that 4x6 images are about the max out of these cameras, and some heavy photoshop may be required for color correction. I've used disposable cameras in the past, and just don't remember them being this bad. Just in case though, I think I'll stay away from this lineup of cameras in the future, and just pass around cheap digital cameras that can be returned.
FInding a great gift for a man is sometimes a difficult thing to do. My DH loves this... it's a gadget which all men love, it keeps all those business cards off our dresser that he throws there every night when he cleans out his pocket, and it keeps all his contacts nice and organized. It is so quick and easy to use. Ya you do have double check all the cards to make sure they go through correctly but the time to do this is so minimal. I did research and once again Amazon is the place with the best prices!
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 have a 2500 at least two years, it is not perfect, but it is still working, sometimes after view a special format disk, it may be messed up system, but with the P/N or I/P button, it can be reset back. I would buy another one if I need it.
Well I was very excited to buy this anti i-pod product because I am not a very big fan of apple, but I do love to listen to music and want something that can fit my entire collection. But immediately when I started downloading the software for the Zune, I was met with unfortunate results. Every time I started downloading the software it hit an error message and told me to reboot and try again. Next try same thing, after about an hour or so I go to there official website, no help there. And now I have decided that this player would be a lot better if it supported easier plug and play compatibility's. Bill gates..... you sure dropped the ball on this one. The only reason that it got 2 stars is because I have seen this thing at a friends house (and it was working) And I do know that this can be a truly amazing piece of hardware. Right now I am leaving to take this back to my local store.
The player didn't work right out of the box. Returned for a credit and bought a Zenith at the local BestBuy.
Used to support a real estate business, this all in one gets a good workout. Great value for the price and instructions are easy to understand. Only have two issues, first is a small capacity color cartridge. Would like to have one with larger ink capacity. The second issues is sometimes the top tray grabs the paper wrong and will jam the feeder is you don't hold the back corner to allow the feeder on both sides to align correctly to feed the paper straight. Those two issues aside, I have been pleased with the operation and would recommend this series of products.
At the discount price offered at Amazon.com, this surge protector with its specifications was a tremendous value, esecially when compared with the offering at a well-known nationwide home improvement chain. You cannot go wrong with this deal.
Considering the price tag on these headphones, the sound is amazing. You won't find better sound for this much money. Even if you upgrade to something better, these are good to keep around for working out, doing chores around the house, etc., since they're lightweight and fit pretty snugly. I've owned mine for a year now and they still sound great.UPDATE: I've owned these for more than two years now, and I've treated them like crap -- wearing them when I work out, when I'm doing chores, working on the house, etc. They're INDESTRUCTIBLE, and they still sound great. I've gone through at least three pairs of in-ear headphones in the same amount of time. Buy these -- they'll last you years. You do have to get used to having a line imprinted on your head after using them for more than five minutes at a time, but I guess you can't have everything.
I have had this bag for over 6 months and no sign of breaking. I guess with the few mix reviews I have been lucky so far. I will say I am a bit weary if I leave the zipper open a little at the top. Easy fix is zip the bag to one side all the way to the bottom and it feels extra secure. I feel the bag provides adequate protection from the sides, the front has very limited protection other than the firm padding dividers inside. I feel it protects my mid-grade camera equipment pretty well, but I may purchase a new bag to protect my equipment more once I upgrade a few more pieces. Great price for the bag.
I've had my Rio Cali for well over a year. Its made it through 2 winters (worn under my coat and sweater) and this will be its second summer. I live in NJ so its not arctic or anything, but its gets pretty uncomfortable in summer and winter as I walk to and from work 5 days a week. I've even dropped my Cali (more times than I like to remember). The only thing is I've gone through two pairs of headphones which all seem to break by the jack. Maybe I lucked out, but I got one for my grandson too and so far, no problems.
I recently installed a Dual XDVD9101 in my Saturn and used this Scosche GM04B connector. This connector made installation an absolute breeze. The bag it came in had all the color coded wires describing where they go. Another great thing was I didn't have to cut the connector from my stock wiring harness. The good thing about that is there were no guessing as to what wires go where. Also, If I want to remove me new stereo I can easily uunplug the connector and just plug my old stereo right back in. This is one of the best products and the quality is very good. For anyone who is installing a new system in their Saturn, this is definitely the connector you need!!
I'm no expert, thank God, on bells and whistles. All I wanted was a player that will play all the DVD's I made, DVD's from stores, CD's that I made and have pictures on and music CD's. So far it does it all, but with one little glitch, when I fast forward a DVD, I will sometimes get a black box on my TV screen. No big problem, I click my recall button on my remote for the TV and it's gone. Again, this is a once in a while thing and only happens when I fast forward a DVD. I don't believe there is anything wrong with the player, I believe it's from my TV. To get back on my main issue, it does play everything I have and had made with other brands of DVD burners and CD burners and I love it. What made me buy this unit was one person said his played everything and probably play toast if he could get it in there. He had the one disk version. Well, he was right, I do believe it will play toast. I'm very happy with it so far. If it breaks down sooner then it should, I'll write another report but for now, I give it five stars. I'm thinking of buying the one disk version for the bedroom, the price is right and it does what it should.
Clear and intuitive user interface, clean and sleek design, good battery life, good quality video playback - I was skeptical it was possible to watch movies on a screen that small until I tried. Sound quality is perfect. DRM is unobtrusive, iTunes Music Shop is easy to use and user friendly. No gimmicks, just pure style and quality.
long back up,great design ,wonderfull features,worth its price
I was happy to buy this macinne. I prefer separate inks, I wanted a scanner, I don't use the fax. Very soon I started having problems. The worst thing it does is suck the paper back and then declare "Paper Jam" which involves opening the back , and then I often have to do it more than once.Also it will only take thin paper, so if I want to do labels it gives me trouble. I also don't like the fact that if any ink runs out, it will not print, not even in Black.I am getting rid of this as soon as I can find one I like to repace it.I think I'll go back to Canon.
I just got one, and it seems to work pretty good. It was very easy to set up. The price is really cheap, we used to lease it, but not anymore. I hope I get my rebate though. So far, it seems to be a great product.
I consider this case a part of my iPod. I had an old iPod, and when I get my video and bought this case with it and haven't gone a day without it in a year, and wouldn't suggest it either. I use my iPod in this case everyday, at home and in the car. Will interfere with docks. I used to sell electronics and would always show my ipod with this case to customers. Anyone who says it doesn't fit or that the screen protector doesn't work clearly has done something wrong or had received a defective case.It's thick, you don't have to worry about every little drop because of it. It's also durable. As some have said, tight pockets can be a bit of a mess since it is rubber, but if you are capable of putting it in your hand and sliding your hand into your pocket then you shouldn't have a problem : )My suggestion, if you won't use the clip often, then pull the circle out of the case, it makes the shape much more consistent and easier to put into a pocket or sit flat on its back.
It took 2 months for it to come in. USPS fault, then I get it.. Plug it in, powers up.. No signal to TV. Played around with it for an hour. Scammed out of 30 dollars, sweet!
No problems with the part or the shipping. Great quality at a great price. What else is there to say. No problems.:-)
Product came in box brand new as expected. It only comes with the hard drive no cables or screws, or any help to prep for use. Therefore, one should have previous experience to intall a HD to use this product. This said, if you know how to install a HD it works perfect, and I'm satisfied with the product. One note on the price. Best Buy sells it at the store for the same price as Amazon, but through Amazon you don't have to pay tax.
I have been using this optical mouse for a long while now and I can honestly say that there isn't a better mouse out there that has the feel, ease of use, and reliability than Microsofts Intellimouse Optical Mouse.My hand fits this mouse like a tailored suit. All my fingers rest over all the necessary buttons. I don't have to strain my hand to move the wheel or readjust my hand to push the side buttons. There is no what I call "lazy mouse", a hesitation in pointer movement on screen in correlation with the movement of the mouse. I have not had any response issues occur yet. It is tough and quite durable. It has gotten banged around a few times with no issues afterwards.If this mouse were ten dollars more expensive I would still buy it. My brother and parents also have this mouse and swear by it. At this price, you really can't get any better.
I ordered these to replace 2 HDs that were too small, and one drive that was showing signs of failure. So far all three of these drives are working fine. I have no reason to complain.
I gone thru several brands, and a lot of cash, trying to find that combination of function and form. These earbuds come with 3 sizes of 'ear plugs', and the small ones actually fit. What a relief! I took a while, but I finally found a pair of earbuds that fit AND sound great! I have been listening to my MP3 player everywhere from work to the beaches of Cancun, and have been extremely happy with the sound quality and comfort. You won't be disapppointed if you buy these.
LA CIE JUST WORKS. I buy the drives for my Macs and have yet to experience any problems with the drive.I dropped one, all I had to do is remap to avoid the damages and it is again working. PC and MAc.. it works for me and the triple and Quadra interface allows me to use the same drive in many ways. I also like the fact this comes with the cables.. all of them!
The installation was quite easy and well laid out in the instructions. The print speed is rather slow, but the quality (especially on the High Quality setting) is fine for most users.
This thing is a piece of crap, the cd player doesn't work right and the speakers suck. STAY AWAY
Please, please.........Do not buy this thing, there is a wealth of information by users out there with multiple problems and almost non-existent support. If you do buy one - DO NOT MIRROR IT! - use it only as a storage device without any of the RAID features, otherwise you will almost certainly lose your data!I ultimately stopped using mine and went to a USB/Firewire attached external drive enclosure, much faster a more versatile.Good luck!
I was first introduced to what we now call the 71EX series by a good friend from Beijing who let me borrow hers: I fell in love and had to get a pair when I made my first trip to Japan. Those were Fontopia N.U.D.E. EX70 series - soon to be replaced by the 71EX with less clingy cords and more trim heads (same driver/innards).In short - these buds are pretty awesome. Since that first pair, I've owned two other sets (3 total), due to rain, a washer, and a washer/dryer run respectively.Here's a breakdown:- Comfort: The tops. Easy to sleep/nap in - its entirely possible to forget you're wearing them. Still, inner-ear buds aren't for everyone. If you're new to this style, give these a fair chance to get used to em' before declaring them uncomfy ;).- Isolation: Great. Effective enough to avoid using these while driving/cycling/attending a lecture. VERY nice feature when trying to take a nap or otherwise tuning out noisy surroundings.- Inexpensive... certainly a plus as you won't break the bank if you break em' or decide inner-ear buds aren't right for you- Sound quality: Fair mids, crisp highs, and strong but somewhat muddly lows (i.e. rapid bass drum hits will sound more like "thummm-thummm" than "thmp!thmp!"). If I had to rate these on sound quality alone, I would probably give these 3/5 stars, but the above benefits bump it up higher, and are the reason I kept buying the same buds even after accidentally ruining them multiple times.In summary: A highly recommended introduction to the world of inner-ear buds. Great way to try the style out without diving head-first with your wallet.For a step up in quality/price, search amazon/google for CX300 (~$30), EX85/EX90 (~$60), V-Moda Vibe (~$75). Also recommend studying up at the ilounge headphones forum - invaluable resource for nonfanboy observations regarding these and many other models.
If you would like to purchase a horrible Cd burner, then buy the Iomega 8x4x32. Ive had mine for a year and it has done nothing but die and then come back to life. This shouldnt even be allowed on the market. Anyone looking for a product to get the job done is looking in the wrong place. I haven't burned that many cds because of how worthless this thing is.
Very light and comfortable. Took it to Costa Rica with a Nikon D70, 3 lenses, 2 other compact digitals with cables and chargers. Nice zippered pockets on outside for quick access of accesories. Much better than the LowerPro I own.
I bought this and a Dolica WT-1003 67-Inch Lightweight Monopod from Amazon. It's a terrific combination. Quick and easy to adjust, the Sunpak feels very solid in the hand. That may be the downside of the head though -- at about 1.5 lbs., it is really heavy. I wouldn't want to go hiking with it, but when combined with the WT-1003 you might be able to fend off a bear attack, as it would make for a club-like combo. :PBecause the pistol-grip locks in place the moment you release, it is THE style of head you want if you are interested in rapid shooting for action photography. I would orient the handle off to my left side and make adjustments while I was shooting.I have to say, it's a SOLID buy for the money... Sorry, I couldn't resist a good (or bad) pun...
I always read reviews on products I wish to purchase. So trust me when I say this is a good buy. Now, I have only put two RJ-45 ends on a cable with it, but it crimped just fine.The only issue I had was when I opened up the padded envelope, there was nothing in there. Not even the receipt. Either the UPS guy stole it, or it is still sliding around in the back of his truck. Either way, Amazon sent me another one right away.
The modem itself was quite good. Unfortunately my dog chewed the cord and because the interface was not compatible with anything else I had to order a new modem.
I purchased these from Amazon, and used them every day since. Great sound, but the wires won't stand long. I got mine taped cause the wires inside began to show after the outer rubber began to crack. And you can't change the wires because they're not replaceable. The only thing you can do is to fix them the hard way or ship them back to shure so be replaced.
Jameson Thottam...taking a bite out of Apple MacI've always had a Windows PC, and I was a bit hesitant about purchasing a Mac. After a few hours with the computer, I realized the ease of use.The display is superior to any computer monitor I've ever used, and the hardware upgrades that were recently made make this computer a must have.Designer's Challenge #Jameson Thottam#The elegant design of the computer eliminates the need for a tower, and really saves space. It also looks really nice because the entire computer is in the monitor.Remembering Memory #James Thottam#Previously, the RAM in the computer came at 256, which many people saw as the only disadvantage of the computer. Now that Apple has upgraded all units to 512 MB of RAM, everything runs very smoothly. Making DVD's are very easy, and the speed of the computer is very fast.Software is the Key #Jameson Thottam#All of the software that it comes with is very easy to use, and very convenient (you can create an address book, then easily transfer it to your iPod). GarageBand is the perfect program for someone who enjoys making their own music.Some Knocks on the System #James Thottam#The negative aspects of this computer are small. Since this is a new operating system, applications and utilities for Tiger OS X are not plentiful. I had trouble finding programs that were usually very easy to find with a Windows computer. Also, the SuperDrive (the DVD/CD Writer/Reader) is a bit noisy and doesn't always go at maximum speed (but I guess nothing really does). The final con of this computer is that since they have compacted everything into the monitor, the possibility of upgrades is minimal. There are only 2 RAM slots, and it is not possible to add a hard drive. However, this can be resolved: the computer comes with several USB and FIrewire ports, and an external hard drive or any other piece of hardware for that matter can be connect using those at high speeds.Overall #Jameson Thottam#The benefits outweigh the negative aspects by far. I highly recommend this computer, and I don't see myself using a Windows-based PC anytime in the near future.Jameson Thottam
This is a great scanner...very easy to use and has excellent reception an range. With heavy use, battery life is about 5 days. The Close Call Technology with this product works great! An all around excellent product from uniden! 100%!
Just as good as any other antenna I've tried. Its not worth it to buy the more expensive ones, they all work the same. The SIGNAL STRENGTH NEVER CHANGES, that is controlled by the tower location and your location. All you can do is get a bigger antenna!!.So I got two of these, pointed them different directions, now I get all the channels I should without having to adjust (very much) the dipoles.
easy to put computer back and fits great, very sturdy and lots of places to keep papers and any other items you need
If you have any device that needs memory to add to it this is what you should get it will work with everything....kutgw
I think I have reached intermediate experience levels with this router and have a sweet secure and optimized network for home use.I first bought just one WRT54GL to see what all the fuss was about only after my best friend told me how he could flash his router with GPL linux firmware as others have done before so please other reviews.Reality was all I really needed was a wireless PCI card for a computer I had at the other side of the house and needed to access my already present hot-spot in order to browse on. I instead felt spending the extra $20 and purchased my first WRT54GL (got a little frisky).I did the all the research first and determined that the newer WRT54G is not so sweet w/third party firmware e.g version 5.x plus and that this WRT54GL is like the best of the breed for firmware upgrades (voids your Linksys warranty, just sidebar warning mind you).I wanted complete control over my options in case something came up that could be solved through Linksys firmware. I also determined DD-WRT was the choice for firmware, I played with Linksys' latest upgrade and Tomato but liked the cleaner and more novice (end user friendly) like UI DD-WRT provided plus it has like 10-fold many more options. I first created a simple client bridge to my D-LINK DSL router/gateway from Q-WEST. The only big road black was to figure out the ip's from original D-LINK routers are 192.168.0.1 ip/netmask and the WRT54GL defaults to 192.168.1.1. Once I changed the IP of the WRT54GL to 192.160.0.30 for example I was cooking with gas (getting the WRT54GL on the same netmask)! I read that the DHCP should come from the main D-LINK router so set the WRT54GL to not provide this DHCP and get it's ip from wireless connection via D-LINK. I was surfing with no wires.I read so much about how folks used two of these WRT54GL in order to WDS two routers (google it) to create bridges so I bought an other WRT54GL. I played with WDS and it worked but like I said I am just an intermediate level so far and never really got what WDS could do for my network plan (what was the advantage after all it half's your bandwidth). What I discovered was a simple bridge repeater and a virtual hot-spot from the remote WRT54GL once it was bridged and in repeater mode (gave the virtual hot-spot a different name, but could have used same name). I fixed that and added WPA/TKIP security between D-LINK (the best D-LINK 6.0 firmware has) and used the remote hot-spot on the WRT54GL for the Wii (which actually supports higher security and so does the WRT54GL running DD-WRT BTW once Wii is upgraded). I ran my cable from WLAN connection switch from WRT54GL which is an option (so you don't waste the four LAN ports for such things) to the machine I wanted to become wireless in order to browse and viola the other side of the house was good to go. I MAC authenticate and AP isolation that side of the house for security reason, my neighbor is cool but works for Q-WEST (who can you trust these days)!So what did I do with the second WRT54GL I bought? I used it to hook directly to the D-LINK via wired RJ-45 cable to LAN port and made it a DHCP forwarder (which appears wired from D-LINKED logs yet is wireless also yes it is wired). I set the power to 1mw and AP isolated and made it have a wireless hot-spot with WEP 128-bit. Why break-it in 2 minute :30 second WEP way when WPA or better takes longer for the bad guys?I only use it for my DS lite's access point, the DS only can only manage WEP 128! I lowered the wattage to 1wm and still works in all spots throughout the house BTW...played with ACK setting and TCP,UDP timeouts. What do I mean by those terms? Still confused? or not maybe you haven't found these settings on your router firmware then you get the point.If you can think of a network, be it wired or wireless, this deal called the WRT54GL can do it for you. BTW the thing is also a switch for your wired computers has four of them so I got rid of my switch to make a cleaner workspace.One last thing to think about are the antennas for the WRT54GL can easily be directional with tin foil and two tall tin cans (Monster cans of course you nerds)! I could bump the transmitter to 251mW though that may exceed FCC laws for 2.4 G (100mW is limit I think depending on your antenna gain e.g. 16gb for that output). One can also overclock from 200Mhz to 250Mhz. I leave these parameters stock or lower. The load is so low on both WRT54GL's they are not needed. I built a tin foil antenna and gained 5% more signal strength in minutes with a tin cutter. The hyper settings will cause heating issues for sure, you may need a muffin fan to cooler off the device. Also tried screen mess antenna take a look at free antenna.org for the template of shape.The very last thing...WDS from what I read will allow you to set up a mesh network. It uses MAC exchanges of the WIRELESS macs between your WRT54GLs. Imagine a house full of these boxes just sitting alone plugged into the wall, no computers needed for wireless and then you could roam your farm and always have Wi-Fi access!!!I am not done exploring the full feature set of this device but so far very happy discovering. I feel liberated having bought this device and now have any option out there for my home network needs. MUST HAVE for all Wi-Fi, wired, and switch dreamers. Ohhhh....Yeah make sure you flash router with the mini DD-WRT first then reset to factory defaults then flash to DD-WRT generic and reset to factory defaults, change the administration password account before playing further. BTW got a third one now for my neighbor's hot-spot...just set it up at bridge repeater and added antennas aimed it and created virtual hot-spot w/WPA and now can surf any signal I can find from in my house via the connection. Some folks in close knit hoods do this to set up free wireless for those less experienced and less in cash, I am not sure how legal it is so BEWARE.
First about appearance, casing may be wood in the core but what you see/touch is a relatively cheap-looking faux wood lacquer. Secondly I tested the demo units at my local Circuit City & Best Buy, and now my personal unit here, all received strong analog FM but only three marginal HD channels. And in all cases, the white FM wire antennas were attached already. I am even trying it w/ the TERK indoor HD Radio antenna - which pulled in an additional ZERO HD channel. Avoid TERK antennas at all cost, tried one 20 years ago which didn't do jack & I got sucked into their scam one more time. If I can edit the star rating for this Sony HD Radio, I'll change it to 2 or 3 stars, but Amazon doesn't allow me to edit that. Only this text...UPDATE: Dec 21st, 2011. As more HD stations become available, this unit is ever more practical and appreciated. Bumped up the stars to 4 now.
I emphasize the portability because it is small and lightweight (for those long hikes or shows). I have used this camera for a year now in all conditions. From snow storms to the beaches of Huntington Beach and it still surprises me at the beautiful photos and the new things I am learning about it every day!My best investment, besides the camera body itself, would have to be my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens. It only costs around $100 and is perfect for all occasions, low light and all. Even though this lens does not auto-focus with the D40, when you get that perfect shot in focus you feel that much better of a photographer.Back to the camera, I cannot praise it enough for giving high quality photos with minimal effort. My love for Nikon and it's products grows daily.If you are a beginner or advanced photographer, this camera is light, compatible, and sexy. I would recommend it to all beginning and wanting to leap from the point and shoot cameras to a digital SLR. If you can spend the extra cash, get the Nikon D40x. It has a few more features, though the D40 holds its own.Again, this is the best investment of my life. The best thing about most digital slrs and lenses are that they worth just as much if you sell them years later if you keep them in good condition! Almost like you are getting a camera for free, except I will probably never sell my camera gear ever.I researched the Nikon camera bodies for several months before I finally purchased the D40 and have no regrets. Keep shooting and never give up fellow photographers!
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.
If you aresatisfied with a Tv that only offers component high def hookup options, then this TV is perfect for you. The picture is fantastic! I am able to hookup this TV as my computer monitor and then use the PIP to watch TV on one half of the TV and on the other half use the computer. I can't imagine anybody would be dissappointed with this TV.
I am new to the world of GPS and the Garmin 360 has been a wonderful tool so far. Did not like the windshield mount that came with the unit; so I decided to buy and try this one instead. What a great idea! Easy to install and expect to use this mount for years. Another plus for me is that the vent we selected for the mount is the one my wife always closes; so now that vent serves a useful purpose. This mount is worth the cost. Note, I installed it in the center vent of the passenger side in a 2004 Honda Accord and encountered no problems at all.
This is an amazing camera, a big jump from 1D MkII. Better in every practical aspect. Most improvement is the lower noise level.
I use financial calculators to estimate PV;FV;PMT and especially interest! I've been using them since they became available! However,I always use a spreadsheet to do more complicated tasks (for instance NPV & IRR). In the past, I've used HP 12c Platinum; Sharp EL 735 and Texas BA11 Professional.I bought the BA11 Plus as a second calculator (I already own a BA11 Plus Professional). The BA11 Plus provides me with accurate answers in an acceptable time. It is significantly faster than the HP Platinum (my last HP died of key failure after just three years), and it is as fast as the Sharp EL 735.Although I've used the Sharp EL 735 for a number of years (both in the office and in the classroom), Texas BA11 is now my favourite for everyday number crunching.On the downside, the BA11Plus keys are just a little sloppy compared with the BA11 Plus Professional. However, I prefer the multi coloured keys of the BA11 Plus.I recommend this as a good (and inexpensive) financial calculator.Fibbo
Although I'm still learning all the different ways to make full use of my Canon, I am VERY happy with its speed, quality and functionality. Has suited my needs very well.
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 was shipd fast and is a verygood buy for the money look the same as the more expensive canon one plus the batterys are good brand i think but it realy up to you the buyer ihave a canon rebel and it fit verrysnug
I bought the WDT11 and WPC11 version 3 as a set to network my two remote PC's. After 12 hours I'm giving up and shipping thw whole lot back. Linksys support were realy useful by telling to download 4meg of zip files onto the PC's that don't have internet connections. Their advice was by a CD burner for the one that is on the internet...:-). The WPC11 verson 3 I put in my laptop worked first time
I bought this one in Jan. 2006. The sound quality was fine then. I only used it occasionally. In May 2006 I found out that the left earbud died. It only comes with a 90 days limited warranty. I thought Sony could do much better.
Surprised at how well made the tripod was. It is easy to assemble and use supports the Celestron 100mm Ultimate Spotting Scope with ease
This is a camera that I used while snowboarding and when I don't want to use my other expensive camera and I thought it took good pictures. The comment from the other reviewer must be for another camera because this has a built-in rechargable battery and does NOT take AAA's as she indicates in her review.
I bought this camera for my father for christmas and he LOVES it. I personally have a Minolta Maxxum 5 SLR and LOVE it, that's why I bought this one. takes GREAT pics once you get used to the auto focus.
This bag is great. It fits my new Rebel XT and my G6 without a problem along with all of my supplies. In fact there is a lot of room to spair. The bag could easily fit another couple lenses for the camera. It is pretty comfortable and seems to be durable too. I think it is a great deal when you compair other camera backpacks which cost much more then this bag.
120 stream processors with 512mb, dx10 support - gotta love it - all under 175 .... runs well and runs cool. I can't hear it over the case fan - even under load. HL2 Lost Coast looks great and runs well. If you don't want to shell out 200+ for another Video Card - then look no further - when it is time to upgrade you have a great HD video card to put in your HTPC or make it into an HTPC.
I purchased two batteries. One of the packages was opened and the battery was loose in the shipping box. Upon charging both, one of the batteries did not work.Disappointed.
What can I say? This little case is the companion to the Toshiba Canvio Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU3XS (my review: (...) which came bundled with it for less than 100 Dollars. It's a must have to give your new hard drive extra protection.
I've owned this camera since December, and I couldn't be happier with it. I don't even know where to begin.I got the D40, because I was really disappointed with digital point-and-shoot models. I mean, they take excellent day shots, but indoors and nighttime suffers. Also you can forget having a decent depth of field. So, enter the D40. It's great for so many reasons.First of all, for an SLR, it's really lightweight and compact. Compared to its big brothers like the D80, the size difference shows.It'll take you a bit of time to figure out the camera, but that's fine. This isn't film, after all, so experiment! The menus aren't tricky to navigate, and the buttons are all pretty well placed--you don't need your hands to travel all over the camera to do anything.If you're used to using another D-SLR, you might think the camera is a bit crippled. I mean, there is one dial that controls both aperture AND shutter speed (it's toggled by a button near the shutter), but I find it to be great. The dial controls a good amount of features, actually. You can use it to scroll through the pictures you've taken, you can use it to adjust the flash , etc. It's really just a great camera to mess around with and figure out.Battery life is excellent, and I lend that to the fact that the LCD screen is not the primary way to view and compose your shot. This is a standard camera first, a digital second. You look through the viewfinder like you would a normal camera, and compose the shot accordingly. The data is provided through the viewfinder.Yes, the camera is *only* 6 megapixels. But megapixel count isn't as important as sensor size...for instance, my Sony DSC-W80 takes lower quality pictures at 7.2 megapixels than this does at 6. The D40 just has a larger sensor.It's a great beginning camera, and I honestly think you can get some great shots out of it. If you don't believe me, Nikon has a site full of consumer photos.
I bought this bag less than 1 year ago and now it needs to be repaired in two points: clip and interior compartment broken. I went to the Authorized Repair Facility and they wnated to charge me $45 since apparently it was produced by a Licensee even if it is impossible to know that when you buy. I wrote an email to the Customer service but their website does not work properly and I could not subimt the form on line. Then I wrote an email to the webmaster mentioning this problem, but no reply...Not a good product and service at all.Will never buy again a Samsonite.
I purchased this camera on June 17, 2006. It worked great at first with a big LCD screen and with a memory card I could take what seemed like an unlimited amount of pictures and videos.However in January when in Disney World, all of a sudden the screen had blue lines across it in every which way and half the screen was black. I called Kodak and explained that I did nothing to the camera to cause this, and they fixed it for me.And then yesterday the exact same thing happened, again, while I was on vacation. And since it was one week over a year old, the warranty is void and I'm basically screwed, and now I'm wasting my entire day off from work looking for a new one.In addition, the quality of the pictures even at the highest quality is horrible, as they are blurry and look smeared.I will never buy another Kodak as long as I live.
Got it free with HD65, picture looks great. Very pleased, did not smell all to bad. Movies and sports look awesome on it. Cant complain!
Simply put, the Lomo Compact never leaves my side. With it's tiny size and that great metal lens cover, I have it in a bag or a pocket at all times.Why? What makes this camera so special to me? Simply put - it's the images. I have no formal training in photography whatsoever, but I am able to shoot some of the most amazing images that I have ever seen with this little item. Surely, I shoot a few blurry and screwed-up pics as well, but the unpredictability is part of the charm. After you drop off your film, you can almost always expect to have a few images which are absolutely mind blowing. Using the camera is easy to grasp, although not too easy - so you still feel a sense of accomplishment after you "master" it. In my opinion, it's a perfect item for a beginner.With all due respect to my Amazon peers, the reviewers who feel negatively about the camera are missing the point.It's not made with the precision of a Canon or Nikon. It doesn't have the sharpness of a Zeiss or Leica. It's not the correct camera for someone who really wants to learn the technical in's and out's of photography.But that's where the magic is. It's made in Russia by hand. The images it creates are beautiful and completely dripping with soul. Colors are super-strong, contrast is huge, and (defect or not) the vignetting effect is very cool. Outside of that, it's small, cute, easy to use, and has this awesome mechanical-oil smell.If you want a normal, super-reliable Japanese cam that takes nicely exposed, in-focus shots every time, then pick one up.As everyone else said, they generally have more technical features for a better price. If you want something truly unique, utterly beautiful,, and (at times) a little temperamental - then go for the Lomo. You won't be disappointed.
I got India customer service over the weekend. They insisted on going through my computer remotely and insisted on selling me an expensive technical service. On Monday, I got American customer service and they told me that the reset button did not work, so I am returning it.
So far this small piece of equipment has been great. Because of movie clips etc., I had to move up from a 1GB flash drive. The Corsair did the trick.
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 bought this amp online and actually received the next model up! Maybe this one was out of stock or something I don't know. The amp has performed great. Excellent sound quality. I have a modest load on it so it has never clipped or overheated. This is my first Lanzar and I have been very pleased.
A" must have" item for all mini owners. Gives you 4 USB ports and an extra Firewire port on the front of the hub where you can get to it. As usual Belkin comes through for the Mac community.
It did not take to long to go through all the set up menus and get use to the unit. I made a few routes to places I needed to get to on roadways and the Map 60CSx worked great. On one route I had no clue how to get there. The Map 60CSx took me to the the Wedding I needed to get to on time. I plan on using this in the woods and from what I have seen so fare it should work great in the woods too. I like this unit enough that I am thinking of buying The more detailed street maps and maybe the TOPO maps. Great unit.
I like the fact that the keyboard can be recharged and used also while charging, but the materials used to what's meant to be a high-end mice and keyboard set are just so low-end.The metallic-like color on the mouse started to wear off just after 2 months of use. I've notices that the aluminium silver color was getting darker the side where I lay down my palm and in addition to that after a while the "Microsoft" turned into "Micros".Needless to note that as a guy I don't use any creams or wear parfume on my hands. And I've been using only a microfibre towel for cleaning any dirt - no detergents at all.
I bought this to enter data on a spread sheet for my tax return. My old desktop computer crashed and I dreaded entering a ton of data using the qwerty keyboard. This numeric keypad was perfect--easy to connect to my laptop, the keypad felt just like a computer keypad, and the numbers appeared quickly and accurately. This keypad is makes data entry very convenient for a laptop user.
I was having some trouble roaming around my house with my laptop and WPC11 (Linksys) PCMCIA card. Signal strength did not appear to be that great. I found that tipping my laptop on edge I received a good strong signal. This led me to do a little on-line research and I found this article:http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,20417,00.aspOn WEP and antennas. I almost purchased an antenna for my WAP11 (Linksys) unit, but instead decided to try the WUSB11 first. Glad I did. The price for an antenna ($30 to $60) is comparable, but the flexibility of the WUSB11 is preferable I reasoned, if it worked.It did. Out of the box it is plug-and-play. The box contained: the unit, a 6ft USB cable, an installation CD, and a quick-install guide. I was up and running in about 3 minutes (took me a couple of those minutes just to turn on my laptop!). It was that easy. The time included configuring the WUSB11 to interface with my SSID and WEP settings! Wow! Okay, now for the test: will it work better than the WPC11. I began roaming my house, and with the exception of a couple of remote closets (really dark anyway), I received a 50-80% signal everywhere! Antenna orientation is a major factor on reception!I decided on a more rigorous test: would it work out in my garage (separate from the house). The farthest corner of the garage is over 100ft away and the signal would have to travel through 3-4 interior walls, 1 exterior brick wall, and 1 wood covered garage wall. Signal strength was 60%! My WPC11 would barely register out there.Okay, sold. I will be purchasing a couple more of these to allow me to place computers around the house for the rest of my family and NO wiring.I highly recommend the WUSP11.
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.
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!
I bought this burner based on price and the posted reviews. I am very happy with it, but for those of us that have never seen the inside of a computer, I think the manual could have been a little more involved. But, don't worry, if I figured it out, you will. I did have a problem with the software that came with it. It wouldn't work with my burner. I contacted tech support and they had me upgrade from their website and then everything was fine. So, it's a great deal, easy to use, you just may have some easily fixed snags along the way.
What else is there to say? It works great too! I couldn't stand listening to all the static on my expensive stereo system when I listened to AM. I hooked up the Terk AM 1000, dialed in the frequency to WLS (talk radio), and I have never heard it sound this good. Actually I first bought the Terk FM Pro 50, but I had my doubts. I had no doubts after I hooked it up so I ordered the AM 1000 as well. Where can I get paid for this???? I would have given it 5 stars but I don't like having to dial in to the station I listen to for best reception. I only listen to WLS talk radio on AM so it is really no bother to me.
I have had this portable printer only a few days, and have only printed 18 prints on it so far, all on the Card Size photo paper. These little pictures are really neat, and will be a conversation item at family gatherings, I'm sure. The color you get is phenomenal, as true as any photo coloring I have ever seen, even on commercially developed film. My only complaint with it is that is is not easy for me to use. Evidently others have not had this problem, if what I have read in the other "Customer Reviews" is correct. Perhaps that is because all the others appear to be men who have written the reports and I am a female and perhaps not as "technical savvy" as the guys, as well as being older than most, if not all, of them, since I am a great grandmother, and my generation wasn't exposed to electronic technology at an early age and we did not grow up with a lot of electronic gadgets, but I love them, all the same!I hooked my Canon G5 camera to the printer, as per instructions, and had no problems there, (I had my dear husband's assistance with all the cables) and got the ink cartridge and paper tray loaded into the printer with no trouble, but my problem started when I got to the point of sending instructions from the camera to the printer. I did get it done, obviously, since I printed 18 pictures, but sending the correct message to the printer didn't always work correctly! I got nine prints of a photo that I didn't even know that I had asked for! I had not chosen that particular image to print, yet it kept pumping them out! By fiddling with the controls on the camera I was able to print a few photos that I did choose, but the Menu on my Canon G5 does not make it simple. You don't choose any of it on the actual printer, other than what size photos you want and that is determined by the size photo paper that you load into it, everything else is done with the Menu screen on your camera. I have three other digital cameras, but only one of a Canon Digital Camera. I am not sure if I am going to be able to use the other cameras, an Olympus Stylus 300, the Minolta Dimage 7i or the Gateway T50 with this printer or not. I hope that I will be able to, but I don't think they have the "PictBridge" feature that newer digital cameras are equipped with now, though none of my other digital cameras are very old, it is just that this "PictBridge" feature that enables the cameras to work with all printing mediums is very recent. I do like this little printer and will keep it, it wil be great when we go on vacation and it will definitely accompany us, but I wish it were easier to use. If any of you reading this has any tips that might help me, e-mail me with the info most definitely! Also any information on whether or not the printer works with other than Canon cameras or cameras without the "Pict-Bridge" feature. Thanx for any incoming corespondence and helpful information. Sincerely......Alphia D. Larkins aka Mimi3plus3@aol.com
I bought the HD-497 a year ago and could not be happier. The sound is very clear and detailed. Very nice highs (not earbleeding), bass is tight and does not distort at high volumes. It is also very comfortable. I highly recommend it even at retail. I paid $...after rebate and now it is back to $...again. Don't miss this deal!
Recently purchased this bag. Love it. Holds DLSR plus 2 extra lenses, flash attachment, video camera and all the needed accessories (extra batteries, chargers, memory cards, lens cleaner, etc.) Substantial bag. I have a backpack which I find annoying because you need to lean it up against something and then take stuff out to get to what you want on the bottom. What a pain. This bag is great - put it down, open it and everything is right there.
Although the Garmin came with a car cord, this one is useful for our second car. It was delivered on time and in good shape.
Well made. Does everything that Case Logic said it does. Liked it so much that I ordered a second one.
Bought these for my husband and they are absolutely perfect. He puts them on and walks all around the house without missing a spoken word! The sound is superb. They allow him to watch whatever he likes while i'm able to listen to my tunes or read without the noise of the tv. (this is our 2nd pair. 1st pair were accidentally broken) Go for 'em, you'll be glad you did!
I've had the Carbon for almost a year and I don't have any complaints. The battery life is fantastic and I think the form factor is great. Small enough for your pocket but still very easy to use with one hand. I also run/excercise with this unit often and it has never skipped on me. I would probably rate this 4 1/2 if that was an option because I wish the original case it came with was better (no belt clip or ability to view the screen while in the case) and I wish it had an FM tuner. Other than that, I think it is a great player at a great price.
There is no phone number to call if you are having trouble. Well, there is but you have to pay a monthly fee for ArcSoft's support. So I had to e-mail them. I did this about two weeks ago and they have yet to respond. Gheldmandare doesn't give out a phone number. My computer does not recognize the hardware. I have replaced the cable and USB cord. I have Vista. It should work for Millenium and above. It's not working.
I got this really fast. I installed it in m car stereo. Works perfectly with no distortion. Not gold plated but doesnt make a difference, and for the price it is just a steal. Great product does what it is meant for, gold plated or not it makes no difference and its still dirt inexpensive.
- iPod screens and surfaces scratch very easily. This cover protects these sensitive surfaces and gives the iPod a rugged look and is easy to grip.- Rubber surface prevents sliding if left on a vehicle dashboard.- Probably doesn't make the iPod "drop-proof." Would likely reduce external damage to a dropped iPod, but the shock itself may damage the internal mechanisms of the iPod.- A little tricky to put on and remove, so plan on leaving it on.- Screen is removable; doesn't fit particularly well into the rubber cover, but always stays on.- Does NOT make the iPod waterproof.- Leaves the headphone port, lock switch, control wheel, and charging port exposed. (also, if not using the belt clip, a small hole in the back will leave the iPod exposed.)- When cover is on, the exposed charging port will not fit into a jack that is larger then the USB jack that comes with the iPod (such as any type of cradle attachment.)- Belt clip isn't great for physical activity outside of walking. Recommend buying armband for use in running, jogging, etc.
I have had several other ones of these but I would like this one better. I have no problems with it and I live in europe. For those of you who have ever been over here you know what a hard time you find a frequency not being used by a radio station already. this one jams it unless it has a very strong signal. I also like the fact that the plug is small so it will fit anywhere.
Ive been using this battery pack for 2 years and it is excellent. I also bought a total of 4 batteries. It will last a whole day of shooting. And if it doesn't there is always the 2 spare batteries or AA batteries that can be used as well. The grip makes the camera (black Rebel XTi) feel more comfortable as well as make the camera look more "manly". The grip matches my camera colour which makes it look seamless. It also gives the camera a good feel and "weight". No more arm twisting with the vertical shutter release. It's a well and solidly built grip that still looks brand new after 2 years. And best yet is is a lot cheaper than the Canon equivalent.
This networking product is very slow. The utility it comes with reports 50 megabits, but I am get less than 10 via everyother network benchmark.
I received this camera out of the blue as a Christmas/Graduation gift. I had just received a Canon Powershot in September and loved that camera, but when I got this one. WOW....JUST WOW.I absolutely love this camera, and I am so happy I finally own a DLSR. I love being able to have more control over images, holding this camera feels natural, and I like that you can buy accessories and lenses for this versus your regular point and shoot digital cameras. For a first DLSR, I highly recommend this.The only thing I wish it had was a preview feature like you have on point and shoots (I'm not sure what you'd call that feature but you can see your image through the eyepiece and on the screen before you take it). Otherwise, I love it and am having a fun time taking pictures with it and learning all the other features it has!
I bought this bag to store all of my camera gear in one place because it is quite big. For this reason I would consider this a travel bag and not a bag that I would consider walking around town or parks in.When I go out of town I put everything in and don't have to worry because it has ample protection for all my gear. It fits my 60D along with two lens(sigma 17-70mm and a canon 70-300mm), a SD1000(compact digital camera), and my GoPro along with various mounts. The material feels very durable and the flap on top keeps the elements out of the main compartment.I just wish it can fit the underwater housing for my SD1000 too, but I am very happy with the purchase.
I had a great deal of difficulty setting this up. I finally had to buy a multiport usb extension. Calling Sony was not helpful at all. The rep. there acted as if she'd not ever heard of such a device and advised me to return it to Amazon as broken. I finally called a local computer shop where the man in 10 words told me how it should be set up, and then asked me why on earth I wanted one in the first place. Hmmm the fact I have hundreds of floppies seemed to be an adequate reason. So Amazon A+, and SONY D--
First of all, I have been shooting for 25 years, but only on occasion. I recently really got into target shooting. I bought this mostly for 100 -150 yards out. I used it last weekend for the first time at only 75 - 100 yard, but I had plenty of zoom left and could see the target crystal clear. I was able to see where each bullet hit the target. Still a novice, but I love it. Money well spent!
lo compre para proteger la entrada de hdmi de mi xbox y conectarlo y desconectarlo frecuentemente sin da&ntilde;ar el puerto, excelente producto
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.
Unlike some of the folks below, I've had great luck with my Cali 256, including many long distance runs and one marathon. The armband is fine by me - it can be tightend/loosened to get it just right. A couple of times I've had the unit appear to go dead, but simply taking out the batteries, wiping the contact, and reinserting it has solved the problem every time. I've not yet sprung for an additional memory card, mainly because I'm finding that 256mb is plenty even for long runs when you intermix mp3s and live radio. The software has also been fine for me. Nice little product.
OMG. These speakers produce such sound! Its truly amazing how great these speakers sound and can actually echo with clear precise clarity. I think they sound better than the Bose CD player. The bass is so fun! If you love music and your ipod, you will LOVE these speakers. I bought a set for my sis-in-law and one for me. You gotta get them!
Package was a little banged up when I got it, but the DVD's all work so far. So I'm happy.
I go through a 1-2 pairs of this style earbuds a year (the wires always end up failing over time since I wear them all-day every day).These are the worst. The rubber pieces that go in your ear are are stiffer then most of the other ones, and they don't stay in my ears well at all. Also, the cables are a little too stiff, they hold their shape too much so they bulge out and don't lay flat. They're just ok once I started using them with leftover rubber pieces from an older pair of headphones, but those ones keep falling off these headphones and I either lose them or they stay in my ear when I pull the headphone out.I've had Koss The Plug (I had to modify the earplug part of these to be happy with them), Razer Moray (Looks exactly the same as Creative EP-630), and Skullcandy Smokin' Buds and Ink'd - I'd recommend any of them over these.
OK what do you expect from a 10/100 card in 2003? It better work... well this one had no hickups on my Toshiba e740. Goodpackage (ubiquitos tamper-broof plastic) and extremely sparsemanual. All you have to do is drop in the CD, install the driver, and reset. Then drop in the card. The Toshiba has built in WiFi, but sometimes I need a traditional hardwire connection. This card is definitely the one to get.I ran various sniffing, ping, telnet, and other advanced netorking programs - all functioned flawlessly. There is anupdate of the driver on the socketcom.com web site, but installing the update had no perceptible change.Recommended.
It is working. It got here on time. The coils, um, coil.I don't have high expectations for headphone extensions. They break. Especially when I put my foot on them while seated and stand up. Or shut them in doors. Or yank them out by the cord. Or leave them on the dash when it's 110 degrees in Houston.I want to get this off my review list, so I won't wait for it to break so I can tell you how long it lasted.
This is the sixth IPOD purchased by my family. It gets better every generation. Great product. Software is easy to use and downloading is very easy. Apple's MP3 players are the best.
Awesome buy --Paid about $12 for 2GB, took 3 minutes to uninstall the U3 program that annoys everyone, and ended up with a very fast and very nice product.Thanks SanDisk :-) Thanks Amazon :-)
I bought this item to use with a digital converter box, it worked well for the first day or two.Since I don't use this TV quite a bit I was not happy to find that the power supply had shorted out or at the very least was not working and the reception was horrible.I went online to Amazon to return it and found that the window for returning it had closed. (slam)I would think that since it is defective that the window for return would be 30-90 days as it is for most electronic devices that are defective.Needless to say my days with Amazon are over.Guess they don't need my business and I know I don't need their attitude.
When i first open the box on the cooler and i touch it, i got on my hand a solid and cool feel to it, so that's good, i wrapped out and see it, its gorgeous, really its very pretty and it have a very solid feel like as i said, the fan control goes of 1100 rpm to 1500 (1500 is enough for cooling your laptop on those gaming sessions jaja) the cooler has 2 fans on it and a total of 629 "little" holes on it that they do really work great!, in a word i can say amazing! best cooler ever and that extra port of the usb is very useful believe me. i have a temperature sensor on the laptop (usually without the fan it has an averge of 57 c) but with this fan it never passes the 42 and in normal load it get down to 33 that's amazing believe it or not.Buy it! now! don think about it, it probably will be a lot expensive than others but believe me it worth every darn penny!
I bought this case for my cell phone, but have ended up modifying it just a bit to use my Flip Video Camera with. It fits the Flip Video Camera perfectly! The sliding on/off switch is totally accessible and then I cut holes in the front of the case for the camera lens and mic pick up, then attached D rings on the side of the case to clip a neck strap to. I can wear it around my neck, videotape at the perfect height and catch all kinds of spontaneous action! When not in use, zip it into your coat and keep it warm; take it out when you're ready. Even works with a gloved hand. With this case, the start and stop button is accessible with no modification.
The motion detection doesn't work well at all.Other than that, it isn't a bad wireless camera.The audio isn't very good either and you can not take pictures of someone sitting next to a lamp.
I bought these to go with my Creative MuVo TX mp3 player, and I have been SO pleased! I have small, somewhat sensitive ears and cannot wear anything with foam pads, as I'll get hives. These have been SO comfortable, they fit in the ear very snugly, and the sound quality is pretty darn good. Sure, they're not "noise cancellation" earphones where they block all outside noise, but they do a darn good job of blocking out almost all of it. If you just need some inexpensive but comfortable earbuds with great sound quality and decent noise cancellation for working out, hiking, sitting on a plane, car trips (even with noisy siblings!), etc, these are the ones for you!!
This printer did a good job of printing photos, scanning and copying for about six months. Then it received a paper jam error with NO paper inside. Did the basic fixes as recommended from various forums such as blowing compressed air on the sensor, trying new paper and turning the printer upside down and gently shaking with no result. On top of all this, the printer is designed as such that you cannot service it yourself; Epson won't even provide the service manual to its customers.The anemic Epson website troubleshooting offers such helpful tips as "fan the paper" and "power the printer off and back on" and then provides a helpful number to place a service call. For a laugh I called the service center and here was the basic rundown: $30 up front for diagnostics, $70/per hour labor, cost of parts and an additional $70 if they have to take the whole printer apart to solve the problem. What a racket.I won't be buying Epson printers again and recommend anyone looking for an all-in-one printer to do the most basic of searches to see how many problems this brand has caused consumers.
Belkin F3X171-10 Serial File Transfer Cable did everything it promised to transfer data from older components with no USB capabilities.
A very functional backpack for the money. Would have been nice to have a spot for my monopod.
As in the title, this armband is a little pricey. Shoulda been free for crying out loud, but i haven't used my Nano more, especially if you're a gym-buff or a jog-a-holic. Great for both. And just for the day to day as well. So if u think you'll need it for those purposes or u just don't like carrying it in your pocket, then this is for you.
Amazon.com has a link with e-pinions.com and trying to get the best price I clicked on Amazon.. e-pinions &quot;AMAZON PRICE.$49.88 TOTAL DELIVERED. NOT SOO AMAZON HAS TWO NEW &amp; USED FROM $94.99Guess one should be very careful.. as one of the other reviewers said.. return too expensive to bother and description of auto-revere was misinfo.. so much for Amazon's integrity!
This is a handy USB charger that has saved my butt a couple of times when my iPod Touch ran out of juice (boy, using Wi-Fi with the Touch sure kills the battery fast, but that's another review). The interchangeable plugs are quite clever, but the assortment that came with the charger did not fit my cel phones (micro USB and an LG plug). You can buy additional plugs from the manufacturer, but they are kind of expensive.
This cable worked perfectly to connect my macbook pro to my 42" viera, I don't know why this same kind of cable is so expensive on electronic stores, this works very good so don't hesitate to buy it just because you compare it and it's less expensive.
I bought these as a gift for a friend and once I heard them on her computer, I wanted to get them for mine as well. The price had shot back up after my gift purchase, so I waited. I tried Bose instead, they were really poor. Right when the Bose arrived the price temporarily dropped on these - I got them right away and returned the others. I use these with my iMac and the music sounds great - bass is great and I think they really provided stereo quality. Easy to set up, don't take up much space and they look good too.I'd recommend these to anyone.
I wasn't sure at first if I would be totally satisfied with this purchase until I received and opened the box. I love how lightweight this all in one is.. I also loved the fact that I already have HP software because of my digital camera and it was easy to install. It now beautifully coincides with everything I use to work with. I would recommend this product to anyone who likes lightweight, efficient and space conservation products.
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.
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.
I really like how it's just a wall adapter with a USB plug. That really simplifies the design.
I read the mixed reviews here on Amazon and figured why not try it. Alot of EX lenses produce great pictures. I took a few hundred pics and as said in other reviews the results were dissappointing. Some pictures turned out sharp and in focus however the majority of them were soft and unuable. I downloaded a calibration sheet and tested all of my lenses. All of my nikon lenses focus point were dead on, however the sigma always focused 3mm short leaving the focus point soft and unsharp. Yes you could crank up the f-stop to eliminate the softness, like a f/ 5.6 but whats the point. I have a cheap nikon D that will shoot @ that range easily and very well. The whole point of buying a f/ 2.8 is so you can shoot @ 2.8 in low lighting and when wanting a shallow depth of field.
Takes noticeably sharper pictures than the lens that comes with the 30D and the IS is also an awesome feature. For the downside, with f4-5.6, the lens doesn't do very well indoors, which is what I was hoping for. The IS made up a lot for the lack of light, but it can't make up for the motion of the people that I am trying to shoot. I will most likely stick with my 50mm f1.8 or save up some money for an f2.8 L series zoom for indoors.
This is very handy DVD holder keeps everything in place without clutter, looks expensive like real leather, i'm glad i bought it.
Exact product expected in an amazing short period of time!
It's a handy little tripod that fits easily in your pocket. So if you are going on a hike and don't want to commit to a full size tripod, this gives you a simplified option. It's great for taking macro shots of mushrooms and other close to the ground things. It takes a little getting used to as it doesn't have the same options to level the head or position the head as a real tripod but I've found it useful.
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.
Glad I bought this cable along with the other ones. Good construction for long lasting wear and tear. Recommending this to others.
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.
Why pay more for Sony memory sticks when these are seemingly the same without the Sony name on them to jack up the price? Good deal especially with the [$] rebate being offered whne I bought them
Hi there! I am a mom who has two children and I have decided to go back to school to get my degree in computer science. My kids are 6 and 8 and I have a 4.0. I tell you this because I study. A lot. I also have to balance that with being a mom. My husband works graveyard shift so he is sleeping when the kids come home from school and even when daddy is awake the kids come to me for everything. When I have had enough and tell everyone to let me be so I can concentrate, every little noise seems to distract me. I don't remember having this problem in high school. I cant even listen to my tunes because i start paying attention to the music. Ugh. So... what's a girl to do? Buy some soundblocking headphones of course! Here's the deal though. They have to cover the whole ear. I'm not doing any earbuds. And they have to be cushy and comfortable. Ear buds usually hurt my ears and drive me crazy. I did some searches and came across these headphones. I am very into music and own quite a few headsets so I was impressed by the way they can be fixed and parts can be purchased if you do something to mess the headphones up. Also, I have purchased a couple of "duds" (like any skullcandy set...yuk) and I don't like the ones that feel like they are barely on your ears and the cushion is too cushiony, if that makes any sense. I don't want a doughnut on my ears!!If recording artists and musicians are wearing these headphones, they must be good quality. I went to the website and watched the video of the noise reduction. I ordered them. Delivery was prompt and right when they came my desktop speakers took a dive, so me, my son and my daughter use them when we are at the computer. They work well for all of us.After an extended amount of time they do cause some discomfort, but the fit is good overall. It doesn't block 100% of the sound (and doesn't claim to), so I still have to go to simplynoise.com and play some background brown or pink noise at a very low level and I am good to go. I should probably note that we a re a very loud family and my husband is already loosing his hearing, so the t.v. is LOUD when it is on. Drives me nuts. I'm the "sleep in the dark and complete quiet" kind of person if that's any help :)These were a bit on the pricey side but these headphones are the powerhouse right now and show no signs of slowing down. They can blast so loud that sometimes I have my daughter and son take them of, crank the volume, and lay them on the computer table to listen to them.These are a good pair of solid headphones.
They are very inexpensive, guess that is why they didn't last but a month. Right ear bud no longer works.
I have used this DVD player for over a year now and I love it. It works beautifully!
I got the dvd740e as a gift and rarely used it to burn to dvds, cds and lightscribe labels. The unit worked fine for about 9 months and then it wouldn't recogize blank HP brand dvds discs or cds. I got with HP technical support and had the drive replaced under its original 1 year warranty. The replacement drive also failed with the same problems. I have had to get this model drive replaced five times all with the same problems. These HP burners are made with LiteOn technology. I am now getting an upgrade to the next model HP dvd840. I hope I will not have the same problems. Anyway, I don't know what the problem is with this drive. This technology is not something new and these burners should not be having these problems. Again read reviews, compare and do not buy this drive. Maybe the latest model which is the HP dvd940 is better.
To be honest, I have always used and enjoyed reliable service from LinkSys networking products. Until now, that is. I purchased the WCG200 V2.0 unit to replace an obsolete Surfboard modem.Because the WCG200 is an all-in-one router/modem solution offering both wired and wireless connectivity, I thought this would be a great thing. And it would be, except for one major technical issue. It suffers from a connectivity issue resulting in extremely frequent modem disconnect/resets (often multiple resets within a single hour). And, while a major of the complaints posted in the forums on LinkSys's website are concerning this problem in the wireless operation, it also applies to wired operation as well (Coax and USB connections).IF the WCG200 Router/Modem worked as advertised, I would give it a "5-Star" rating, for it's easy setup and features. However, given that this serious connectivity problem has been reported to LinkSys as early as March 2006 without any corrective measure or firmware fix being offered to the customer, I would rate this as "-1 Star" if given the option.
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.
When it comes to electronics, I tend to wait a few months to leave a review because by that time, the "Ooooo SHINY!!" effect should have worn off. And so it has for the Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter/iPod Charger.This was purchased as a replacement for the DLO Transpod (which was great, and *still* works some three years later) because of a new addition to my iPod family. Out of the box I was dismayed because it didn't allow me to set frequency 87.9, which is what I used before, and their instructions for altering this were nonexistent. It was another Amazon reviewer who offered a tip for circumventing this drawback.From there, everything was smooth sailing...except that it stopped remembering my previous station. As one of the features touted, it would remember your last used station when you re-start the car. This feature worked for about two months, then stopped. Yes, just like that. Luckily I'd set 87.9 as a preset so I'd just need to push the button a time or two, but it was an annoyance always hearing blaring static for a few seconds while I find the transmitter and scramble to plug in the iPod.Another feature, which turned out to be a detriment, was the automatic shut-off. After about a minute of not being used or receiving a signal from the iPod, it will turn itself off. This might not seem like a bad idea until you start messing around with your playlist while deciding what to listen to before pulling out of the driveway. For some people, this can take a few minutes. Or, if you pause a song (such as when you're at a drive-through) for too long. When it turns off, the static comes back. And as far as I can tell, there was no way to disable this feature or prolong the time period.Which brings me to the matter of the instructions. Tiny print on a tiny sheet of paper folded somewhere short of a billion times and said exactly nothing. OK, maybe a little more than nothing; it did tell you how to turn on the device and set your presets, but beyond that, nothing.Despite these inconveniences, it did what it said it would: It allowed me to listen to my iPod in the car using an open FM frequency. The sound quality was sketchy which meant I had to turn up the volume quite a bit, but I also live in a major city; interference is a fact of life.My iPod Video and 3rd Gen Nano played and charged (even while the music was playing or not) as advertised. The same couldn't be said for newer Apple i-products. My current 4th Gen Nano plays, but it does not charge, and always boots me back to the main menu, even if I'm on a playlist, once the iTrip turns on. In other words, 4th Gen Nano and iTrip do not play well together, but they do play. Which can't be said for the latest iPod Touch and iPhone. They won't even be acknowledged by the iTrip--no music, no power. And after a minute...it just shuts off.Now, a year later, the iTrip is no more. One afternoon the side release button popped off. In case you're wondering, I did nothing out of the ordinary and I'm not in the habit of abusing my electronics, so this to me is a testament to its lack of durability under normal use.So to sum up: This product has a great design--small and convenient--and, for the most part, does as it says, but has its drawbacks when it comes to flexibility with frequencies, non- or ill-functioning features, poor instructions, its range of i-product support*, and durability.*In the product's defense, it does explicitly state which i-products it will support.
The main reason I bought this radio was for the PA system. I drive a school bus and was needing a cheap PA to wire into the existing speakers inside the bus so I could make announcements to the students (sit down, get your head back in the window, get your tongue out of that girls mouth, etc. etc.). It works Great! I have no reason to believe that the CB portion doesn't work just as well, but I haven't really had an opportunity to talk with anyone since I am mainly traveling rural roads. It definitely picks up the usual CB chatter though. I am very pleased for $35!!!!!!!!!
These are outstanding quality speakers. They take very little power to get great sound from. Great high end with an outstanding balance of bass. Great value
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.
It works great for me and I use to get signal even at distance over 200 feet from my house.
I have had this computer for over a year, and it's still developing great performance. I've expanded the DDR to 2GB and this improvement has exceeded my expectations. I use it to watch and record TV shows, play DVDs (via LG 32" Plasma EDTV), downloaded Atari, NES and Super NES emulators, and purchased all of the Need for Speed Series for PC (bar the ProStreet, which I intend to buy in the near future), and of course, for work (Office 2007, Acrobat 8.1 and all the bells and whistles). This being said, I have to add that only once have I experienced a problem: Everything from my hard disk was erased by my 6 years old son while playing NickToon Racing. I don't know what he did, but I do know the outcome. The computer refused to boot. I contacted HP Customer service in the country I live in, and they did not helped, since the computer was purchased in the US. Then I contacted HP US, and they helped over the internet, and sent the restoring disks via mail (to Colombia!!). Once restored, the computer has proven to be flawless hardware, and a very strong performer overall.
I was fortunate enough to buy this product when it was at a reduced price of $43.26 and i'm glad I made the purchase. I would have paid more and will no doubt buy another one. Really a good light for a small club or mobile venue. However this light does have a 10 minute duty cycle and if you can't live with it buy the LED version.
I recently purchased the Garmin Nuvi 370 because I work as a Heavy Truck Driver in Baghdad Iraq. It actually does very well because I can program in the places that we go to. The only problem I have with it is that it does not have the Military Grid Reference System like the Rino 120 does and you have to use Latitude and Longitude. It does have a cigerette plug adapter that was included that is 12/24v. (Our trucks are 24v). I will definately continue to purchase Garmin products because they are rugged and have continued to prove their value to me.
I need new head phones because the ones i had hurt my ears. when i got these i used them and they blocked out my tv and dishwasher!
Being disorganized is the bane of my life. Being creative is the blessing. Putting the two together can be painful. Dramatica drove my thinking toward structure which was annoying but necessary for the creative process to develop. Going through the question and answer process was worth the end result which was a story with more depth and possibility. The Dramatica process helped clarify the story and it began to have a life of it's own.It was worth it.
I have used the s2 is for some time now and love the cameria, needed a little more reach, the tela converter works very well
I wish it had a coil type cord instead of the straight one it came with other wise it is good
I haven't had the chance to use this plan yet...but I believe it is a good price for the item that I bought, and I trust that if it does what it says, that it is a good thing!
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.
The Koss CDP3000 series is nice - when it works. Problem is, it doesn't work often enough for me to keep it. I wanted an MP3 player for playing OTR (Old Time Radio) programs - usually 10 to 30 minutes each. On two MP3 discs, the player worked fine for about 10 minutes - then would suddenly skip to the next track, leaving the previous one unfinished. The same thing would happen every time I tried to play the disc. On a third disc (with 120 10-minute shows), the player showed the number of tracks, but wouldn't play a darn thing. Without exception, these three discs all played fine in my computer. For what it's worth, the Koss sounds good when it's playing...but if you want to hear how your cuts finish, then look for another player.
This is a great sound system! Consumer Reports "best buy"! You can't go wrong at this price.
sound died after a month of use. bought another pair........no sound. checked internet, device driver, support.........nothing. waste of time and money. never again will I buy another logitech device.
I haven't had my Audio Source speakers that long but so far they have been great! I paid about $40.00 for the pair to put up outside our pool and deck area. They have brackets that you can mount to the side of your house and they hold great. It did come with some screws that I have no idea what they go to but we really didn't need them anyway. If you are looking for some inexpensive speakers to just listen to music while you are lounging around outside these are great for that! I am very happy with my purchase.
Don't buy this printer unless you want to keep replacing cartridges that are not empty when the printer says they are! I have had to buy and replace cartridges when there is considerable ink left in them, about 1/4 inch, hence, not empty! I made a report to the BBB, who contacted Brother and Brother contacted me by phone, twice. After lengthy dissertations and explanations, I think designed to tire me out, the second time they asked me what would make me happy and I told them to replace this machine or buy it back. It also was suggested by him that I might take it back to Staples where I bought it, now that's funny, since he read where I purchased it almost a year ago. The rep stated that it is necessary to keep "some" ink in the cartridges so the heads don't dry out. I also was told by the rep that this is how the inkjet machines function. When I asked why I can't even print in black when it is full, I was told that it has to do with "suction". The selling point on the box which I was attracted to was that you don't have to replace cartridges as often, as in the tricolor printers, saving me some money, I thought, and I told this to the Brother rep. Again, I'm no tech, but this printer was not sold at high end stores, it was sold at Staples, to the general public. He said it is in the owner's manual, hmmmm. I don't know anyone reading the owner's manual in the store before a purchase. I think we were duped and now we can buy Brother cartridges forever. But not me, I have drilled holes in those cartridges and bought generic ink and filled them up. I told the Brother rep, and he said maybe I could have a problem, and I said I already have one! I won't be buying any more Brother cartridges! I sold my HP printer when I bought the Brother, what a mistake! My complaint to the BBB stands, and I'll be looking for that new HP.
The iSkin is just what I was looking for to protect my new iPod. It makes the iPod less slippery and protects the screen from scratches. I was amazed that the controls still work perfectly through the skin.On the negative side, it does add bulk to it, so if the size of your iPod is what really makes you enjoy it, this probably isn't the right choice. Look for the stick on kind of skins instead... Also, the screen cover tends to attract fingerprints.
2.2x telephoto does not have focus definition and has light refraction. The picture with original lens is much, much better.I really do not recommend.
I bought this scanner for replacing my air band radio which was stolen. It's a pretty good one, but you need to read the owners manual to use it. The price is very good. Thanks a lot!
Very happy with this microphone. The only thing I'm not crazy about is there's nooff/on switch. But for what I use it for, it's a good product.
purchased this case based on the other review. Not sure if I received a defective unit or its just very poorly constructed.One of the latches was mounted improperly, the arm and the lock were both crooked (to each other and in relation to being 'square' to the bag).The extending handle wouldn't retract all the way evenly, one side stuck up slightly.The interior casing and lining along the edge with the extending handle was not attached to anything.That same entire edge started pulling apart after a few days of traveling with several manuals in the case and the case attached by the carry handle to a rollaboard suitcase hook.
these earphones are great they fit in my ear easily with the different sizes, and the sound is great it al so blocks all the sound out from other things so all u hear is the music.
Its been about 2 months now since I purchased this and I have never been disappointed since then. It picks up all bands as described and lets me know of cops with "ON" radar guns wayyyyy before they are in visual. I have never missed a cop-car after installation. I have never regretted purchasing this detector especially when I KNOW that I got the best that there is in the market.LASER: The unit will alarm you no matter what kind of laser beam it detects in 360 degrees, and often it is not from some cop, but from some modern cars, or private home/shop alarm systems.X,K,Ka Band: Surprisingly, even in city mode, where it is supposed to cut-out innocent store alarm systems(like kroger, walmart, gas-stations), it always chirps/alarms, which can get irritating if you pass through the same route everyday.The only practical problem, and it is not any Radar Detector's fault; is that if some cops choose to keep their radar guns off, then it can't detect such cars, which happens in my area very often (mine is a relatively small town with easy going life compared to Houston nearby where most cops have their guns ON most of the time).
Sure, they're pretty poorly made and will break if you drop them, but they're functional and cheap enough for you to leave them in the car and take them when you go for a walk. Lose them and you won't cry. Excellent for the money.
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.
Ordered this item for under $10 with s&h included in price. Was a great deal. Received the memory card after about 4 days. Works great, came with the case, and adapter for the memory card too. Very impressed with the service, and would recommend this to anyone that needs a new memory card.
Never arrived after ordering, while I noticed it was posted cheaper in the price ..
I USE TO HAVE A YAMAHA AVR 1913 RECEIVER AND IT STARTED SMOKING, SO I BOUGHT ANOTHER RECEIVER, THE ONKYO SR800 AND I WAS REALLY SURPRISED IT SOUNDED AND DID MORE WITH MY SOUND THAN THE YAMAHA,THIS ONKYO SR800 IS GREAT 5-STARS IT'S GOT PLENTY OF BELLS AND WHISTLES I HAVE A SET OF CARWIN SPEAKERS AND A HI-END SET OF JOHN BLUE CUSTOMS THEY WILL TAKE UP TO 650 WATTS OF FIERCE POWER AND THIS RECEIVER PUT IT OUT AND IT WAS HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LESS EVEN WITH MY HARMAN&KARDON AMP WHITCH PUTS OUT 150WATTS PER-CHANNEL IT'S GOT THE NEW (RLS IV) EZ-SET/EQO TECHNOLOGY WITCH WHEN CRANKED UP WILL MAKE YOUR WIFE CRY AND LEAVE. ONKYO SR800 IS FANTASTIC............!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i bought this unit in january,already got it replacd under warranty 3 times.this junk freezes,every unit i have had has same problems.wound not buy again any humax product
Replacing Qwest/Actiontec wireless gateway. Setup went quickly and smoothly. Process was clear at all steps, with Netgear instructions and notes at every screen to offer explanations, comments, etc.
This was far better quality than I expected. Leather like cover with foam padding looks and feels nice. Stitching on cover gives it a rich appearance. Size is just right for me. Sleeves are well made--not flimsly like some of the other cases. Zippered case opens and closes easily. This case is worthy of holding my valued cd collection. $10 is a real bargain for what you get. Would have gladly paid closer to $20 for this product. Buy with confidence.
I used it to join panels that I made out of 3/4" schedule 120 PVC pipes.It is well made. All I need now is to use my imagination and the possibilities are endless.
This compact yet large slide file is just what my husband needed since he is still shooting Kodachrome slides. Many slides fit into it and it stacks nicely in a closet with other files.
For a device that is non-electrical, this is the way to go.Simple and effective. Plus it gives you the added protectionfor your DVD's or CD's.
Not too difficult to install. You will need an extra copy of the factory ignition key that will stay inside this device at all times.Follow the directions carefully. There are 2 or 3 possibilities on how one specific area needs to be wired. Don't get frustrated if the the first way you try it doesn't work. Mine worked with the 2nd arrangement.
I looked at several, read the reviews and decided on this one for the price. I agree that a cover for the connector woud be a good thing, but you get what you pay for, neh? It's intended use is dictating with Dragon Naturally Speaking. I dictate both in my office on a Dell Inspiron Laptop and at home on a Dell XPS PC both running XP Pro. Installation on the laptop was a horror. It would freeze in the middle. I had to uninstall the software and reboot the computer. The problem was that Wincomm would not recognize that a Bluetooth device was connected to the computer. After the reboot, I would edit the registry and delete the references to WINCOMM and reboot, then try the installation again. I think I did this six times before I tried shutting down the wireless and Norton 360. Nesxt install seemed to go better, but still couldn't get it to recognize the BT device. Nesxt try was successful and the wizard set up and paired with the headset. I had installed Dragon 10 (was using Dragon 9) and was dismayed to find the mic wouldn't work. Sent an email to tech support and got a reply the next day. The tech had reviewed Dragon online and said that I needed to use software that would go thru the sound card. I said that I thought if the sound got the the apeakers, then it was going through the sound card. Reply to that was that Dragon must not support mic and I should get headset, BT adapter and voice recognition that all supported each other. Hmmmm. Then I tried to install it on the PC and was surprised that it went without a hitch, ran the wizard, paired with the headset and listened to music. Then I installed Dragon 10 (update from 9) and during the setup wizard of Dragon got to the step in the wizard where you pick the source of sound. Lo and behold a Bluetooth unit was one of the choices and I COULD dictate with the mic. Ran the wizard on the laptop again and now it's all running like a champ. The quality of the sound is good, but I guess that has as much to do with the headset as the dongle. Range was good in the home, could walk downstairs and still listen to the music. If I weren't a bit of a geek and persistent, I would have given up on the laptop. Tech support was responsive, but I can't blame him for not not knowing the ins and outs of a program he isn't familiar with. His advice was sound about compatible components, just missed that Dragon does give you a choice. I would recommemd this unit to a friend and hope the install went like the easy one. I haven't tried using it with either my LG enV2 or Moto Q9c, but I'm happy to lose the wires to dictate notes with Dragon.
It's a battery that works, which is more that I can say for the one I replaced!
I bought this camera shortly before my first daughter was born in January 2006. I hunted around a lot for a superzoom camera with a good lens, good picture quality, and optional manual and automatic modes.So the camera has a good simple mode, lots of manual exposure options, a 12x optical zoom lens. The Leica lens in this thing is QUALITY, as is the 5MP sensor in it.The camera is rugged - it has survived two small children occasionally getting their hands on it and knocking it on the floor / banging it around / carrying it by the strap.My wife recently bought a best-reviewed point-and-shoot camera with a 3x zoom lens (typical point and shoot) - a Canon Powershot. We compared pictures on a trip between her 2010 camera and my 2004 camera. She admitted the FZ5 took much nicer pictures than her much-newer Canon; noticeably better.Highly recommended. Remember when you're looking for a camera - don't just go by big megapixel numbers. This one still outperforms a lot of modern cameras - and 5MP is still totally enough.The only con on the camera now is that it maxes out at 2GB SD cards (no SDHC) - and only technically certified for 1GB. So be sure to avoid newer SDHC cards.
After using my digital camera countless times as a 'camcorder' I finally decided to get serious about it. I didn't want something too complicated, and I have/had no desire to get something with tape or dvd media that I was then then going to have to capture to the computer. This camera operates off an SD card that plugs right into a card reader, and transfers in no time to your computer. While the native format codec is annoying, after searching around, I found a 'do it all' codec that allowed me to bypass Samsung's conversion, and import files directly into my video editing software.A friend at the office picked up the flip camera, and we had a good time playing around with it, but it just didn't have enough juice to get me excited about it. So...I stepped it up a notch, and got the Samsung SC-X300. I didn't get the remote lens, and in hindsight, I wish that I had. I've already had a few occasions where it would have come in handy (think bike ride, skiing, etc..).All in all, this camera has been simply great, and whenever I shoot a video people are always asking about the camera, and commenting on how small and light it is.
I bought this in June of 2011, went bad just before Christmas 2012... Paid $90 then, now its $40...No quality problems. Good replacement lamp.The original lasted for 4+ years. This lasted a year and a half.
Used this for keeping the battery charged on my 2003 Hummer H2 (don't drive it much anymore). Mounted underhood to the ECM plastic cover and this allowed the AC cord to poke out into the drivers side wheelwell. Pull in the garage and just plug it in, don't even need to open the hood! Keeps the battery ready any time I need to drive it. Perfect!
I don't really like this new iPod for the following reasons:1. slow to load and find items.2. doesn't update, intall or sync error free; I'm still trying to sort this out (yet my old iPod was flawless)3. the split screen with moving album art is both annoying and distracting with no way of turning it off.Hope you have better luck than I...
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.
I just received my BETS smart strip and plugged my DeWalt table saw into the control outlet and then plugged my huge 15 amp shop-vac into the automatically switched outlet. I fired up my table saw ripping a piece of 2x wood and the strip worked flawlessly. The shop-vac fired up immediately and stopped when I shut down the table saw. My fear was the fuse would pop with two big 15 amp power sucking machines turning on at the same time. Didn't happen. What a woodworkers dream. I was afraid to order the Craftsman Auto Switch and the I-Socket because of the mixed reviews so I took a chance on the BETS smart strip. My only regret was not ordering an additional one to save on shipping.
I bought this product I month ago and I have not been able to use it. It says it is corrupted even though I have the system requirements Windows XP. This is not plug and play!!!! What a waste of money.... now too late o return! YOU do not waste your money too!!! BTW, I tried it on many laptops and desktops and it just doesn't work
I had 2 dead windows laptops (10 years old) with IDE drives (the ones with pins). Wanted to get family pictures off them.PRO:this device came quickly, without unnecessary packaging.It has all you need, including screwdriver!Easy:I slipped the drives out of the laptop, took off the laptop adapter, inserted the pins into this device, slipped the drive into case, then plugged it into my USB 2.0 slot of my Macbook Air.Presto, the pictures were there. I copied them over with drag-n-drop.Then formatted the disk with disk-utilities to get rid of the old crud, then copied just the pictures back for a nice external backup.The cable comes with dual-head USB, probably for power, but I only used one.CONS:can't think of any for my needs.$5 unstead of $150 for a disk doctor -- you win!
I just picked up a pair of these Polk RTi12's (Black) and wow, I am honestly amazed at how great these speakers sound. Who said bigger is not always better. They obviously haven't heard of the RTi12's. What more can I really say, Polk Audio knows what they are doing...and they continue to do it very well. IF you are looking for crystal clear highs perfectly complemented with full and super responsive mid-bass (which really isnt too overwhelming)...then dont make the mistake of passing on these amazing speakers.However be very careful, dont blow your back out trying to move one of these guys by yourself, as these bad boys are big (50" tall - but quite slim. So you dont really have to worry about locking your doors because the chance of someone running in and grabbing these is slime to none. However, anyone who can do this...you should stay away from and they deserve to keep 'em.FYI - make sure you have pleanty of room for them - as well as a nice 10" or 12" sub to complement the package. If you have the means, I highly recomend picking up a pair. You will not reget it.
this item worked for the first few weeks. I stopped using my laptop as much as i use to. After a while the green light on the transformer stopped turning green and after pushing the cord in harder and wiggling it would stay on. Yesterday, i noticed one of the plug prongs was slightly bent so i used a little force to bend it back and it snapped off!! Now i'm without a power adapter for my laptop!
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.
After 20 years as a heavy computer user my right arm, elbow and wrist just started to go. I immediately started paying attention to ergonomics. My three best purchases were a good chair; the MS split keyboard and the Kensington Expert Mouse Pro.Although I see some complaints here about quality, mine has functioned flawlessly for over a year now (knock on wood). The ball pops out easily for cleaning with a soft cloth and a squirt of compressed air cleans the contacts. Two minutes to clean the thing.I switched to trackball to start mouse-ing with my left hand. The transition was easy. The Kensington was easy to install, configure and use. The mouse has four easy-to-program action buttons and a scrolling button. I set mine to left-click; right-click, double-click and show running applications. Since your hand rests on top of the ball it's easier to click the buttons and a lot less stressful on your wrists. Pressing once for double click is a godsend. "Show running applications" allow me to hide the task bar and gain another 5% of screen real-estate.There are also 6 buttons on top of the mouse that will activate any task you want. I'm using mine to pull up a couple of favorite web pages and applications. Since my MS-Natural keyboard has a dozen buttons I'm finding I mouse a lot less and my wrist and arm have healed. I've also learned to use the "windows" short cut keys, especially CTRL-a,x,c,v (select all, cut, copy, paste),The Kensington menu also has click speed, scroll speed, rest reminder, pointers, and acceleration and movement options. I find the rest reminder very helpful. A custom message pops up at your pre-set time to remind you to get up and move around! I've got the movement set to snap to the default button on the page which is usually very handy. I'm not sure why some users are complaining about the scroll button. I agree with some users here that the scroll button takes some getting use to since the scroll button makes this a 5 button mouse! But, you can set one of the action buttons to auto scroll as an alternative. I set the scroll speed to "very slow" and that helped a lot (1.8 Athlon here).The mouse does take up 8K in background processing, but in this day of 128K RAM that should not be a problem.Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and my wrists are estactic!
i am very happy with my new cam, it has a great resolution and very good performance, its compact and nice option, gretting
I purchased this mp3 player & a Creative Muvo TX about the same time. After a few weeks w/both I gave the Creative to a friend. So hopefully this one lasts.Great features and sound. A pretty nice little mp3 player. The earbuds aren't bad but for me won't stay put. There are some pretty good ones that do though. (Griffen, Senheisers & some of the Sony's) Definitely a good buy though.
Do not buy a 4600. It is noisy and need service all the time
I use this Ink with my Cannon i9900 printer. I've used this setup for the last 3 years and could not be happier. I take professional photographs of a wide variety of subjects and they are sold/published widely. When using a high quality photo print paper this ink produces amazing results. I've never had so many positive remarks on my work as I have since using Cannon inks and printers. I have tried off brands, but my results were less than what I was willing to accept. I'll keep using Cannon inks.
Love it! I had my first Olympus Stylus for YEARS. After dropping my first camera way too many times (over many many years), I finally had to replace it. I was sticking with the Olympus Stylus. Like the first one, this camera also takes great pictures - especially close up people-pictures. I always use 200 film and get great results every time. Call me lucky. I don't need all this zoom power though and find I don't use it. Probably a little too much zoom for a hand-held camera, but the photos I take with this camera are very nice.
I'm not one for keeping detailed statistics about how long my batteries last, or recording what the charge is, etc. I pretty much just go by how long they seem to last before recharging is needed. These batteries are excellent - they keep a charge a long time. I have a LaCrosse BC-900 charger that I use and this appears to be a good combination. I have no hesitation recommending these particular batteries to anyone - they are dependable and hold a charge very well.
This is my first digital camera, and I was truly astounded the first time I downloaded a picture and made it my Windows background on a 17&quot; monitor. The detail and color is tremendous! The camera is so easy to use; the only wish I have is that it wasn't so easy to forget the flash. I frequently waste a picture because I forget to flip up the flash. The macro feature is great, too.I feel that the D460Z is a GREAT value!
I finally went digital with a Canon XSi after many years with film SLR's. In the old days I used a fixed 300mm lens f4.5-f22 manual focus and all. Well, this new Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 is better in many ways. I get very good sharp images, it's light and a joy to hold, auto focus is good but I use manual focus most of the time; it's what I'm used to. With good holding technique I can get away with 4.0@1/60th and with a mono pod or walking stick I can go to 1/30th. Sunset Electronics shipped very fast and offer great customer service if required.
great price, quick delivery, wonderful labeling materials, makes organizing with labels easy and fun - the kids even want their stuff labeled - highly recommended
so i left this player in my gym shorts pocket, and ran it through the full cycle along with my dark colors. after the water evaporated from inside the player, i turned it on, and it worked. try doing that with the ipod, haha!apart from this all, the player is simple, sounds good (well the sound also depends on your headphones and the music quality) but it serves its purpose very well. and with 512MB SD cards being so cheap these days, you could get 636MB free for your mp3s. that's a LOT of storage on a flash player :)
I bought this lens to use on the Sony-A100 and after field testing it over the last two weeks I give it four stars. The only "glitch" the I found is the stiffness of the zoom control, which may loosen up with use. I would recommend this lens to anyone.
As a new butterfly enthusiast I needed a pair of close focusing binocular. The Pentax Papilio provided a light weight, easy to focus, and comfortable to carry binocular. Since I began using them my ability to see details was greatly enhanced.
Pros: Style, Solid Construction, Great Airflow, Very Quiet. Hard drive bays can be accessed from front without removing side panel. Choice of hard drive bungee cord mounting or effective silencing grommets in easy-access trays. No fragile door covering Optical drives or switches. Adequate room and cooling for huge video cards like the x1900.Cons: Front Panel Audio is not HD-Audio compatible. The front swing-away panel isn't quite perfect, and the Power Switch button may not alighn perfectly with the switch if not shut properly. The PSU is difficult to access with a CPU heatsink installed.My new Video editing system uses this case, and with the addition of an Intel HD-Audio 3.5" front panel, it suits my purposes perfectly. Hours-long Capture and Render sessions are pleasant with no noticable noise from the computer. Even better, the system runs cool with no overheating.The lack of a front door blocking the Optical drives is a great convienence when burning many DVDs.As I use 2 92mm intake fans (not included) set to a silent 5v, the intake Air Filter is very effective.
I purchased the PT-AE700U in early 2005, and have been impressed by everything about it, other than bulb life. This one is on its third bulb--all used at low power and high fan settings.It is very enjoyable and satisfying to watch on a 12'/4' painted wall "screen". Everyone who has viewed it has been delighted with the HD picture, despite the fact that Blu-Ray is able to display more resolution than the native 720p of this model.Easy to set up and use--and my feeling is the bulb issue is more related to improper on-off sequences and improper shutdowns. I now have it on an uninterruptible power supply and it is mounted on the ceiling. I have so far exceeded the life of both previous bulbs (the last had about 1000 hours on it before it grew so dim I replaced it).SO--tbough bulb replacement is expensive, it is well worth watching movies and favorite TV shows on. Otherwise we can use our large LCD flat panel.
Used three packs of these and not a single coaster. Would buy again and recommend them to buyers looking for really good LightScribe disk.
Compared to many of the other surge protector deals out there, this one provides the best protection (~4000 joules w/ a 1ns response time) and warranty coverage (up to $300,000) for your dollar.I read every line of the fine print in the warranty, and Belkin will no-kidding provide you replacement gear (subject to Belkin inspection, but that's to be expected anyways, right?) as long as your equipment was connected (properly) to this surge protector during the surge/strike. Not that I want to ever have to test that warranty (e.g. have lightning strike my house, equipment) but it sure is nice to know I don't have to be paranoid every time the power flutters or blips!Also, the thin profile and spacing of outlets makes this very easy to use! I highly recommend this as a way to protect your AV and computer equipment.
Really fast drive and the software is really convenient. I use it for work all the time. I got several of them, because I liked them a lot. Too bad I got a 4gb drive for Christmas so I won't need them.
I've used these headphones for years and I've always thought them wonderful, but I'm an audiophile and I've worked in professional audio with headphones costing 10 times the price...so what I think is good is sometimes different than what the "tizz-boom" set may want. Nevertheless, I'm pleased to read all the positive reviews here and agree with them. Anyone who has heard my porta-pros loved them, but lately the ipod set has been trying them and everyone who heard them has bought a set.What's even better is that after many years (at least 10) the foam started deteriorating and they simply wore out from being stuffed...one time too many.... in my carry on while I was very tired from a long trip and getting off the plane. Turns out, Koss includes a LIFETIME warranty! For a modest fee(it was 6 bucks then), they sent me a brand-new identical pair! Wow...that company deserves all the positive things anyone can say. I was just hoping they were still available, but to get a new pair for very little money was great.
I had been waiting to get a new wide screen monitor for some time and I studied and looked hard. This was all it said it was and at a great price. The speakers were a little puny but most people have external speakers any way. Not even close to a deal breaker. I got it in a few days. I recommend this to all that are looking. No more having to scroll from side to side.
I found this in a Ritz camera store and it was cheaper then anything else I'd previously seen so I decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did. It's so awesome. Easily fits my Canon t2i, four lenses, battery pack, lens cleaner, filters, and other things. An even added bonus is the laptop storage in the back. Probably won't fit a 17'' one but easily a 15''.
Sound quality is excellent. I have the speakers connected to the headphone output of my hi fi power amplifier. They are used in a relatively small room (we call it the computer room). In our living room we have a Bose Acoustimas 3 speaker system. That is our reference for sound quality.
Great product. About 9 months ago I bought one of these & returned it because it was so slow searching out files (I had 110 GB of music on it). They seem to have fixed the firmware because it now works without bothersome lag. Feels sturdy...music quality is great...
I have an iPod classic (video) 80GB. I originally bought the battery pack for my 30GB iPod, but it kicked the bucket before I could try it. So I was hoping it would work with the gen. 6 models.I'm pleased to report that it worked well, at least in initial tests. It fit into the sleeve snugly and the supplied battery to iPod cord fit well into the iPod. When I turned on the battery back-up, the charging light on the iPod increased to full. I'd imagine that it would decrease as the AA batteries are drained so you'll know if you have to put in new AA batteries.Remember that this isn't a re-charger but rather a battery extender. If you allow the iPod battery to drain, this won't ressurect it. So if you're type A, you might want to pack an extra set of batteries in case the battery gauge gets too low for comfort.
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?
great for watching DVDs and playing CDs.ONLY downfall would be my remote does not work!!
I can not review this item because although this is the one I ordered it is not the one I got.
Outstanding Macro lens. I did a lot of research on this lens before purchasing and couldn't find any negatives from the experts. Having it in hand for about a month the images are snappy, even wide open. I now see why prime lenses are held in such high regard. I purposley tried to induce flare with the lens hood on and found it was nearly impossible to create even pointing the camera just a few degrees from the light source.
My teenager frequently "borrows" my iPod and has recently fessed up to dropping and/or bonking it on several occassions. So far, my iPod continues to play and I can only attribute this to the excellent protection the iSkin Eclipse provides.
I purchased this a little over a year ago and yet I am still learning on a daily basis something new this bugger can do! My only gripe is that I can't seem to figure out how to turn off the "extrapolate data points when satellite lost" function. This would require a small software fix, but probably not even worth Garmin's time. Just have to remember to turn it off when I go inside. When outdoors though, this thing is the best!
Cheaper and just as good as the Sony sticks. Plus I got a 20 dollar rebate from amazon! The prices continue to drop so i will definetely be picking up more of these purple pals!
I wasn't sure exactly what to expect when I bought this, but it quickly became apparent that I had found a great case. It is well constructed, built of good material, and has held up with no signs of wear for almost a year now. In fact, its only flaw is in unaccountably not producing more sleeves for my burgeoning DVD collection. I guess I'll have to spring for the next one up...Curse you Black Friday Deals Week!
Ok, so it's not the first choice of Ansel Adams, but for what you get for the money I'm really happy. I just needed a camera to keep with me for taking candid pictures of friends when we go out. With this little beauty I don't have to worry about leaving it at the bar, or at someones house that I don't know. If I do, no problem just get another becuase they're so cheap! The images are good enough to send to buddies on the internet, and even print out if you don't mind a bit of blur above 5x7. I love this little guy! It should be standard issue for everyone!
Bought it for my wife and she loves it. It keeps track of where you were and restarts from there. The display is small (no fancy menus like Ipod)but works well. Sound is excellent.Be sure to install the drivers and software. The software is small, simple and EASY to use - or you can just COPY/PASTE files onto it.If you DON'T install the drivers it only works at USB 1.1 speeds and takes a LOT longer to load songs. With drivers you get full 2.0 speeds.
This Toshiba has a great picture and works great with my standard cable service. The only problem is with the cablecard and Comcast service. I have yet to be able to get the cablecard working with Comcast HDTV Digital service. The reason I got this TV was so I would not have to get a cable box. Comcast uses a Motorola cablecard and the Motorola card they provide does not work with this Toshiba model....three different companies not really working closely together make this difficult. If you don't care if you have a cable box I would just get a TV without the cablecard slot. Toshiba is working on the problem but this is very new for the cable companies so expect problems.
This router workes as expected,comes with two antennas.It is the best wireless access point I ever used.It transmits very strong signal.It mades of die-cast aluminum,so don't be afraid of overheat.Worth you every penny.
Don't be fooled by the low price of this projector. Until DLP HD+ Projectors drop to this price range there is nothing that can come close to beating this projectors value for money. The new breed of LCD projectors have come a long way in displaying BLACK close to true black with high contrast ratios.I shopped around a lot for projectors and seen projectors from Runoco, Sony, Sim, Marantz, etc which vary in price from 3k to well over 15K. I wouldn't say this Panasonic is the best but for the price I am paying, I am really not losing much of quality gain. I project the picture on 100" screen from Carada (another value/quality company) and it did nothing less than 'WOW' many of my friends who watched movies on it.The picture looks very bright and sharp and colors are very vivid. The build quality of the projector is also excellent. You will not go wrong with this purchase. With little tweaking, the picture quality can be improved a lot. You can find intructions to do that at avsforums another well known Home Theater forums. But, please make sure you know what you are doing before you attempt the tweaking.
Bought this, based on Seagate's reputation. Was I ever wrong.Drive was intended to hookup to a eSATA port on my desktop. After hooking up via USB (to be able to use the FATools software to configure the drive, I shutdown, connected to my eSATA port and rebooted. Drive was NOT recognized after a cold boot. BUT it was recognized after a warm reboot. Leaving it up and running overnight (sleep mode disabled) the FAPro lost connection to the computer, requiring another warm reboot for the computer to find it and be able to use itThen, while copying a lot of stuff to the FAPro, it was strangely SLOWER than the other eSATA drives I have running in the house (they average 50-55MB/s. So I tested the FAPRo, results were an average thruput of approx 23MB/sec - not acceptable AND the average seek times were around 30mS.Talked to SeaGate tech support, and was basically blown off, with comments that the thruput I was seeing was NORMAL for that drive, and the disconnect issue I would just have to live withBottom line, back it goes for a refund, and I have ordered a internal Seagate 750g SATA drive and a ADDONICS Diamond enclosure (like I have on the other machines) A TAD more expensive, but solid as a rock and great thruput - equal to the internal harddrivesSo, Seagate really stepped on their wang with this one - TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE -John
I bought this one for my sister as I already bought one some time ago from a brick store. I don't think you can find a better product for the money. This MFC does it all and is very easy to use. When registered online, you get software updates from Brother as they're available. I love the scanner and the software to be able to scan a document and then edit it once saved. I forget what they call this but for most documents it works well.
I've used PNY memory modules in both Mac and PC's for many years. I have never had one fail. I've also used other higher priced memory modules and have not experienced any performance difference. PNY continues to be my first choice.
the use is great, I love them but the package is not practical at all.But its still a very efficient product
Not much to say about this purchase. Arrived on time, met the need for replacement ink, and performed as expected for an HP standard product. Given what I've heard about "generic" ink cartridges quality control, I felt more confident with the HP brand. HP has a reputation to uphold.
do not hesitate with this player, unless you want to use only as random player at parties as it can only play randomly from one disc at a time. the only drawback from this player is that it is noisy switching from one disc to another, however i don't change discs in the middle of a movie so no big deal. the picture and sound on this player is easily twice as good as my previous toshiba player, which failed after about one year of infrequest use. don't hesitate because of other reviews here, i couldn't be more pleased with the performance of this player, and for those that complained about the display being too small, there is a display button on remote to view the display on the television, and also it DOES let you switch between time remaining, etc. on the counter, as one reviewer stated that he returned this unit because it didn't. maybe he should read the manual first. just felt i had to write a review to counter all the negative reviews here which i don't understand. this unit plays all formats including DVD AUDIO, and does it flawlessly.
I will never buy another HP after owning this printer for a few years.It has 5 separate ink cartridges that are virtually guaranteed to either be empty or EXPIRED at any given time!I think I've printed in color maybe a dozen times since I've owned it, and the whole machine refuses to function if there is an empty or expired cartridge. It is coupled with the worlds SMALLEST paper tray, so if by some miracle all 5 cartridges are full, and not expired, then guaranteed it'll be out of paper!!Every single time I have to use it, I contemplate taking it out to pasture and beating it to oblivion with s baseball bat, office space style. When I do, rest assured I WILL NOT BE REPLACING IT WITH ANOTHER HP!!! It's no wonder they are losing customers left and right. This level of ink sales greed has crossed the line!!!
The sound and tuning ability of this shower radio is what makes it worth the money. The unit is solid and I feel it will last a long time. The tuning is digital which makes sure you &#34;zero&#34; in on your intended station. Reception is good also.
After our purchase, the local camera store didnt have a Nikon case. After looking this item up on Amazon i purchased it right away, and it is much smaller and a better fit then was offered at our local shop..
I love my rio. It's tough, sleek, pocket sized and easy to use. I recomend it to anyone looking to use it as just an mp3 player. If you were however considering using the mic for anything other than personal voice notes keep looking. I purchased my rio with the hope to record and play back lectures. Unfortunatly the mic is not anywhere near sensitive enough to be useful, so i'm passing my little rio on for something new.Creative Labs new Zen Vision :M is boasting a lecture quality mic as well as fm, 30gigs, movie quality olcd and an MS office linking organiser. Alot of reviewers are calling this thing the ipot killer and they might be right. I am so in love with these funky swiss army knife style gagets! If they can slap a phone on that thing, and get some internet access they might have a chance of taking down the crackberry too.
You will not be dissappointed in these headphones unless you are a real stickler for the specs. :) These headphones reliably transmit through walls and floors in my home to about 30 feet (not 300). By reliably, I mean without hissing or other noise; I'm sure they'll go quite a bit further if you sacrifice quality. The SRS mode is really nice, and makes them sound nicer with less booms and more clarity -- I leave them on SRS all the time. I use these for watching movies and listening to music. I don't really play games anymore, so I can't rate them in that regard.I am very pleased with these wireless headphones. I wish I had a set for the office as well as home!The quirks:The automatic level adjust can be annoying. Sometimes, increasing the volume in software will have no effect on the output of the headphones. The volume control on the side of the headphones behaves like a volume regulator, so you can adjust the mean of your waveform up or down, but the setting may be toned down if a particularly loud sound plays.Let me re-iterate that point. If you are watching a movie with a low encoded volume, and have your headphones turned up, and someone sends you an instant message, 2 things will happen. First you will cringe at the unbearably loud "DING" from the IM, then you will notice that you can't hear your movie because the base station detected a volume spike and lowered the output reactively. This takes some getting used to, but I don't fault the headphones for that (as it comes in handy when the movie gets REALLY REALLY LOUD all of a sudden during an action scene or such.)The headphones automatically turn themselves off if they don't detect audio for a period of time. This is nice, but I could do without the annoying beap-beap-beap-beap if I happen to be wearing them at the time. The nice part is they will at least turn themselves back on -- most of the time. They can always be manually set on or off via the switch on the left side behind the left ear cup.If you are looking for a $100-$150 set, and the lack of wires is a priority (oh, and the magnetic-drop-on charging between the headphones and the base station is sweet!!) then definitely consider this set.
This was purchased for my daughter, who is pursuing a career in photography. She is taking classes at a local college and said it was as nice as the ones they have in the photo labs.When we received it we were glad we spent the extra money for one. It was fun to see her excitement when she set it up for the first time. There was no problem with the set up and have no problem with loading the heavy paper ream onto it for the back drop.I would highly recommend it for anyone on a budget.
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
Worked first time after trying two cheap alternatives from Ebay. Am using with a Concept2 Rowing Machine with a PM2+ Performance Monitor.Would be great if Keyspan had a user entered HCL of tested kit that worked with their adapters.
the usb cord wasn't recognized by any computer, so nothing was able to be uploaded off this contraption. i didn't find this out until over a year into using this; i move slowly sometimes. customer service recommended i get a new cord. duh! they would not replace it, however.
When I buy a hard drive, I know that it isn't a matter of if it fails, but a matter of when. Drive mechanisms have a finite lifetime, especially because of their moving parts. So, if the drive mechanism had failed in this drive, I would have understood. However, that's not what happened. Of all the things that could happen, the PATA - > USB/1394 interface board failed. Luckily, my data is safe on the drive itself. It's a wakeup call that I need a new external drive, however. I had this drive for just over two years.
These speakers arrived a day before the estimated delivery date which is always good. And they sound amazing. I wouldn't call myself a for sure audiofile, but I do have a high appreciation for sound. And these speakers are amazing. Especially for the price. They do come with speaker wire, but it is a very small gauge, so I would suggest buying some high gauge wire. I turned off my powered mtx sub to hear what kind of bass you can get out of these and I was pleasantly surprised. They do have pretty good low range. But if you are going for some movie theater sound, you will want a powered sub to compliment these. All in all these are an amazing pair of speakers and would recommend these to any and all buyers!
I bought this product Barbie Photo Designer for my niece and needed to obtain support for the software and find drivers for the camera, the CD warped in the sun...Kids! Anyway after two days of searching and wild goose chases, I found that Mattel Interactive has gone under and Mattel Customer Service will not respond to my email requests for support.
Good, strong, sturdy, solid product. Also versatile as it allows you to mount your pda in more than one way! Shakes a bit when its attached to the windshield, but that is acceptable and understandable. Otherwise, no problems at all.
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 looked at all the Nuvi models. Unless you love gadgets and can deal with complicated add-ons there is no reason to buy anything more expensive than the Nuvi 650. No blue tooth, no crappy MSN and no FM radio (how stupid).The 650's processor, GPS receiver, screen, case & battery are IDENTICALL to all of the more expensive Nuvi 6XX series.Hey I love gadgets folks but we are not helping the people who read these reviews for some common sense answers to basic questions if we do not point out which models for basic functionality.Originally I even questioned the larger 4.2" screen - Why?: because you should not be looking at the damn thing when your're driving. Set your destination before you start and just listen to the excellent voice instructions.For those who just want a very good GPS navigator spend no more than what the 650 costs.PS: I thought everyone already had a bluetooth headset for the cell phone?Garmin n&uuml;vi 650 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
I bought this router because a previous Linksys router kept resetting itself to the factory default unsecured settings. I assumed that the previous router had died of old age. But this router started doing the same thing. Online, I found similar reports about Linksys routers. Also, I had to unplug and replug it frequently because it would lose Internet access. I replaced it with a D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit router. So far so good, but it has only been up and running for an hour. I now have quite a collection of old routers.UPDATE: I had two of these, one at home and one in my vacation residence. Do to the above problems I am now replacing the unit at my vacation residence. I have had reboot it 3 to 4 times a week. I am getting another D-Link unit because I have never had to reboot it. This is another reason I will avoid any products made by Cisco. The Cisco decision to drop support from my Flip video camera demonstrated a complete lack of loyalty to customers.
I don't know much about digital cameras, but I just purchased the D460 Zoom and love it!!First of all, since I don't know much about photography, I love how this camera does all the work for you, it tells you when you need to use flash, auto-focuses, etc. It is very easy to use. About 15 minutes after opening the box I already had a couple pictures taken and loaded onto my computer, this included software installation and everything!! I love how you can see the pictures on the screen immediately after you take them, so you can see if they turned out or not.Just to address a few of the problems that I read in other reviews. One person commented on how you get drained on the batteries. The simple solution is to buy some rechargable NiMH batteries with a charger. The NiMH batteries last a long time to start with anyways!!Another problem that was addressed is that it can be tedious to find your pictures on the camera if you go through them one by one. There is a setting on the camera so that you can put 9 thumbnails of the pictures on your screen at the same time, so finding your pictures really is not a problem!!I also recommend buying a USB Smartmedia Reader. I believe I read that they are 80 times faster than using the connection provided with the camera. Also, if you use the USB Smartmedia Reader, you do not need to waste the camera batteries while you load pics onto your computer, since the camera isn't even involved in the loading process if you use the USB Reader.Also, just as a side note, a 16 or 32 MB smartmedia card is nice if you plan on using the high quality settings.This really doesn't have to do with the camera, but if you plan on buying these extra add-ons, I really suggest using Ebay, you can get some great deals!! I bought all the add-ons off from Ebay and spent about 100 dollars less than I would have elsewhere.To sum it all up, I think this camera is an excellent choice whether you have no idea how to use a digital camera (such as myself) or are a pro! The controls are extremely easy to figure out with a tad of help from the instruction manual. Also, for such a simple and easy to use camera, it takes excellent, clear, crisp, pictures, which really surprised me when I first saw them! I highly recommend this camera!!The only reason I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 is I think it should come standard with the USB reader, to save us consumers a little money. Although not at all necessary, it still would be nice!!I hope this helps you all out on your digital camera purchase!!
I took the Garmin 370 with me on a recent trip to Germany, Holland and Belgium and the unit worked great, even in small towns and the German country-side no more getting lost. Definitely 5 star..
I bought the 2TB drive from Amazon, please be aware that this drive has only 1-year warranty, not the 5-year warranty some might think or in other stores.I believe all the newer seagate drives carries only 1-year warranty now.Edit:You can see the picture I uploaded that shows it has 1-year warranty
Good Item. Works fine for me. Apparently there's no logging though. For the most part everything works great, but every now and then (once a week or more) I need to turn it off an on. That's to be expected I guess.
Used this strictly as a backup--perhaps only 30 times during 1.5 years. Averaging 4 hrs each time. Crashed and out of warranty. A hard drive should last longer than 120 hours of usage.
this cable worked very well and eliminated all those patch cords and was about 75% less than Monter cable, when I buy a sound system I will purchase the same problem without a doubt
A really cool digital picture frame, very simple to use and supports all types of memory cards even a pen drive.
I was looking for a disc MP3 player that could connect to my home stereo and give me quality sound. One that would play my high bit-rate music files and my old time radio mp3s. The Chromex player also plays regular and &quot;home Burned&quot; cds. In the month I've owned it it has worked perfectly. It was a little hard to understand the instructions. There are many functions and settings to familiarize yourself with. The manual seems like it was translated instead of being written by an English speaking tech writer. But you mastered the computer, you'll get this too. Want a great CD style MP3 player? Look no further.
My opinion of this book is quite different from some of the other reviewers. This book is neither a skeptical anti-science nor bizarre anti-Mormon rant. Rather, by considering the history of particle physics and cosmology Lindley shows again and again that scientific theories are only myths at best, unless they are backed up with solid emperical evidence. This evidence comes via experiments.Lindley does not say a "Theory of Everything" is impossible, he simply states that if a "Theory of Everthing" is going to have any meaning, it must be testable through emperical experiments, just like any other theory which science accepts as the best explaination of a given phenomena.In other words, hard work and imagination have gotten science this far and it needs to be applied again in this particular endeavor. There are no shortcuts. Though the book is probably a little dated now, it still provides an excellent format for one to recieve an introduction to particle physics and cosmology. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
This product worked as advertised with a Palm VIIx PDA, using the Palm serial cradle. It also worked while running from Windows Vista.Be sure to download the Vista drivers from Keyspan's site, as the enclosed CD does not have Vista drivers.One caveat is that I had to manually set the connection speed of the device. Keyspan's owner's manual will tell you to leave it set to "as fast as possible," but in reality I had to set it down to 9600.Overall thought, I was pleased, as it allowed this admittedly older device to still work with a newly bought PC, and Vista.
Awesome, these speaker are just amazing! The sound quality for the price can't be beat. I bought one by chance when I was stationed in Hawaii at Circuit City's when they were going out of business for $75.00, I thought what the heck, once home I removed one of my Bose 401 and placed the Polk Audio 50 in its place and to my surprise it out performed the Bose speaker. I then removed the other Bose speaker and left the Polk Audio to perform by it's self and boy it blew me away. I went on line to buy another P.A. 50 speaker for $90.00 and put the Bose in storage...I am pushing the P.A. 50 with a Yahmaha RX-v2400 also, in setup one Bose vcs-10 center and Bowers & Wilikins AS2 sub...Audiophile s, will love this sound!
Because it work greatIf it work I will like itI will recommend to my friends and my family
I bought it like 2 months ago and I've been using it and it just works great, the 2.0 GHZ processor is awsome, really fast, and the dvd/cd burner and the 120 gb are great too !! the monitor size is perfect and really cool graphics, really recommend buying it , the prize is worth it.
There are several problems with this MP3 player that I think should be mentioned. I made the mistake of ignoring the negative Amazon reviews when I made my purchase. Save yourself the stress and forego purchasing this thoughtlessly designed piece of junk.1) The Rio transfers music at a very slow rate. It can take minutes to upload a single song. If I am transferring large quantities of new music, I leave my computer for 30-45 minutes while the Rio does its business.2) There are long pauses in between each song in a playlist. The length of the pauses seems random; it takes anywhere between 1-5 seconds to play the next song. This is especially annoying when playing songs from "fluid" albums. It cannot be adjusted-- the Rio Cali hardware is simply slow at processing requests.The 3rd and most troubling flaw in the Rio Cali design is listed below. This is the main reason why I recommend anyone interested in expanding memory not purchase this MP3 player. (And it is unrealistic to expect an individual only wants to store about 15-25 songs.)3) The internal memory card and SD card are not recognized as part of the same unit. This is a serious hardware/software integration flaw that should have been fixed long before these MP3 players became available on the market.Because of this flaw, playlists will NOT work properly. It does not matter what music transfer software you use-- Rio Music Manager or otherwise. If the playlists are uploaded to the internal memory card, only music included on the internal memory card will play. The same applies to the SD card.The only way to solve this problem is to keep playlists for the internal memory card and the SD card separate. This requires manual adjustment-- you must access your Rio Cali through My Computer (if you use Windows) and cut and paste playlists to the appropriate memory card. (If anyone would like specific details on how to accomplish this, simply leave a comment.)4) The radio is mediocre at best. Take a walk through the house and you're guaranteed to lose reception at least 5 times.5) You'll be happy if you get the full 18 hours out of your AAA battery. I get 8 at the most.
.I really wanted to buy an iPod; I mean, to have the capability of carrying around thousands of selections in the palm of my hand! But then I realized there weren't thousands of songs I want to carry around, just hundreds. After all, every time I buy a CD, I'm lucky if there're more than a couple of songs I really want. Why would I want to spend time ripping, transferring, and storing songs I probably won't ever listen to? Anyway, I just couldn't get myself to spend many hundreds for an iPod.So, I bought this little gem and it's perfect for my use. I've managed to put about 400 songs in WMA format (at 64kbps) on a 80 min (700MB) CD-R that sound just great and there's still some room to spare. They're all songs I want to hear. I also put a half dozen or so playlists on this CD, since this device handles up to 20 playlists. If I want more, I'll burn another CD-R with 400 more. It's no big deal to carry around a couple CDs with the player.This device has flawlessly played audio CD's, CD-R's (70 & 80 min), and CD-RW's. I used both MP3 (at 128k) and WMA (at 32k and 64k to really save space).At first, on reading the manual, I thought that I'd never remember all the combinations of the controls. You see, all of the buttons and jog controls serve 2 or 3 purposes depending on the mode you're in. But with actual use, I found they're not only very logically assigned, but that typically you'll setup configurations one time and rarely or never change them again. Things like backlight, contrast, settings for skip speed (fast forward/reverse speed) and many others are not things you'll change often if ever.I saw a criticism of this device that it lacks a bass boost - not true. Several play modes can be toggled, including an enhanced bass response; additionally, you can setup your own custom playback response called "User Eq" and crank up the bass just as far as you want.Upgrading the firmware couldn't be easier. Put the firmware update file onto a CD-R or CD-RW (I recommend CD-RW so it can be erased and reused afterward), load it into the machine, hit Play, it updates itself and switches off; just remove the disk and you're done.Sound quality is first rate. Skipping has not been a problem. And although I didn't measure it precisely, battery life has been amazing. I played MP3's and WMA's for many hours on a set of pair of AA batteries, although I understand battery time with audio CDs is considerably less. The remote is very convenient and duplicates the thorough control of the main unit.I have only 1 criticism: The earbud phones supplied (I don't like earbuds anyway) are uneven in cord length; that is to say, there's maybe one foot of slack on the left phone and two feet on the right phone. This is supposedly to allow you to keep the connecting cord in the back of your neck, but it just drove me nuts; I used other phones which I like better, and would have anyway.This is a GREAT device. I got what I want for my needs and for many hundreds less than the iPod over which I was drooling. I chose wisely.
I'm taking it back. Grainy image in typical lighting, and the software is not intuitive at all. It took me forever to figure out how to configure the settings. Even after I did, the image was crap. Yes, it's small. So what?!!!
We have found this to be easy to use, convenient and produces excellent quality. We especially like the fact that you can immediately take the mini-disc out and carry it wherever to show friends in their DVD (or we have a mini-DVD player which makes it even easier). The night shot is cool. The cons are the annoying "Use Sony Disc" that several others have complained about, and the fact that it does not have a filming light (although it produces great results even in normal to dim inside conditions, so this is only a minor annoyance). The camera is small and easy to use. We love it.
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.
Ok, the facts. Plenty of room, plenty of zippered pockets. External straps for holding tripod and two other "stick things". Best way to explain is give an inventory of what's in mine. Canon 30D WITH Battery pack attached. Canon 580EX, 430EX and Quantaray 900W. Canon 18-55, 75-300 (kits lens), Canon 50mm, 24-105L. Remote cord, remote flash cord, 12 filters, 3 BP11's, portable canon battery charger, cleaning supplies, Canon flash battery pack with extra cartridge, 16aa batteries and a partridge in a pear tree. All that, and there's still room in the pockets. Love the zippers, easy to pull. Padded for carrying along with body straps to hold it on your waist or you can carry it with the hand strap. The only thing I'd have done is include an all weather cover over the top. LOVE THIS BAG.
Good product. Very good pictures. Sometimes it intermittently takes dark pictures due to no flash activating. Bought a sony memory reader and used default software for pictures. Works good. The Sony software that I used before was not user friendly. I would rate this product even with my older Kodak DX-6490 4MP 10X optical.
The Harmony 720 is a great remote. I'll skip over the part about how "wonderful" and "amazing" is to consolidate your remotes...you've probably already established that fact from a bazillion other reviews.The 720 is as easy to set up as any other Harmony remote. It takes it's design cues (almost button-for-button) from it's little brother, the Harmony 550.Pros:>>Classier/sleeker look than the "original" Harmony designs (like the 880)>>Great weight balance/grip from top to bottom (I *hate* it when remotes are too top heavy or too bottom heavy - or if you have to awkwardly grip the remote to use a specific section of buttons)>>Useful button layout (rarely requires awkward reaching)>>Mostly rubber buttons (if you like that sort)>>Weird (but good) micro-velvety/rubbery surface on the bottom of the remote to help with graspCons:>>Flat design makes the remote seem *just a little* fragile -- especially when you sit on it on the couch>>Sometimes you have to fiddle with it to get it in the charging cradle properly>>All the buttons (in each section)are the same exact size & shape (forcing you to look at the remote to see what you're doing in the dark) -- *especially* the buttons on the bottom 1/3 of the remote>>The Vol/Chan/Mute/Prev buttons seem mildly flimsy>>The lower 1/3 buttons are incredibly tiny>>The square navigation pad is slightly awkward. It should be round or diamond shaped -- as a square, you find your fingers naturally drifting more for the corners than for the sides (where the arrows are).>>While still very comfortable in the hand, you can't quite get as sturdy of a grasp on the 720 as you can on the 880 (like holding a calculator vs holding a handlebar)I personally have owned a 720 for the last ~6 months. A close friend of mine has the Harmony One. If you have the money, go for the Harmony One. The One has all the pros of the 720 and the 880, without hardly any of the cons. It also has the price tag of those two as well...but it's worth it, IMO.Hope this helps!
The color of the cord was more gray than black but other than that it works fine.Using it to plug into my Lenovo T410 power adapter.Works fine.
I got this after having first tried the Samsung 1080I-720P with DVI connection. I have a Toshiba 51in. HD ready monitor. the Samsung was very expensive, and the picture quality did not impress as it should have (highest quality connections). Bare in mind, with that unit, if the DVD was recorded in the highter resolution, it was fine, but did little to improve older films.The SONY on the other hand, (once properly set up, which can take some time if your unfarmiliar with the new technology) this machine is quite impressive for its lower-end price with a picture quality that rivals the samsung I paid twice as much for. For dvd's recorded in higher end resolutions, the picture comes out near perfect, while old recordings, such as tv shows (ex. X-files) are smoothed to improve quality. This method is also imployed on VCD and DVD-R's which can suffer in quality. I would highly recommend this product, though be warned. Improperly set up, and you'll not get the best of what this can offer.
Got the lens at a good value, considering the camera is outdated. Most people would think I'm stupid, but I just am getting back into photography and figured I'd re-familiarize myself with the basic for a year or so with a camera I already have. The lens is great and has produced some really good images so far. The only drawback is that because it is so wide, it partly covers the viewfinder
I rate this product a 1 because I have bought 2 from 2 different merchants and neither one of them worked. I am in the process of returing the 2nd procduct.
This is a wonder of technology. Its amazing how well it works and its amazing that I've never used one before now. I am not in the business of art and all my drawing is on a hobby basis. I have friends who are artists and they were the ones that turned me on to Wacom. I thought it was very cool, but never saw a need for one until recently.The reason I bought this product was to take digital notes for college classes.Recently, I bought a laptop to aid me through graduate school. I am a fan of touch-screen technology (Nintendo DS, Tablet PCs, MS Surface, and Jeff Hann's incredible "Minority Report" computer) and I am somewhat of an organization freak. Unfortunately, Picto chat isn't great for taking notes and Tablet PCs were way out of my price range; I wanted to take advantage of MS 2007 Office and its revamped One NoteMicrosoft OneNote 2007software to keep my notes digitally organized. Enter the Wacom Graphire. I consider it the thrifty way to get the functionality of a tablet PC out of a budget laptop. It works great. I have to have a little desk space to set up my laptop and new Wacom pad, but having notes stored on a computer that I can print, email, search google style, and never lose is amazing. Save some paper and get super organized.If you are into technology and a college student, take my advice and buy a Wacom immediately. For a reasonable cost, you will look back on this tool as one of the handiest, most liberating investments you ever made. This value and by making work with a computer 10 times more fluid and enjoyable I give the Wacom Graphire4 5 stars.
I previously owned the 1GB Lexar 40X CF card and thought that was the fastest a CF could get. I was completely wrong. This card is one fast sucker, and it can hold an enormous amount of images. In JPEG mode I am able to store over 1000 images. In RAW mode, which I'm converting to thanks to this large capacity card, I am able to hold 444 images all on my 20D!!! If your thinking of buying this card, don't hesitate. It is one awsome piece of equipment, and one heck of an investment!!
I like these headphones because they work very welland the price was great,thanks
If you happen to come across this arm, grab it because just as everyone who buys it is saying.......excellent product, especially for the money!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's what everyone says when they see the box with the big blue screen in it. That's my music library I tell them and then I demonstrate by scrolling through the hundreds of albums it ripped the first day I got it. After about this point I'm uncertain as to whether I lose the person to the Oscilloscope visual that dances to the music or the magnitude of potential this device can have in their own home hi-fi.It has a warehouse-size 40G computer hard-drive that will store right around 6K good quality tunes (160-192khz). You think 6K isn't allot? How many tracks are on the CD you're playing right now? Now do the math. If you still don't think thats allot, there are several documented procedures for upgrading to 120G.Networking to your home computer is a bit tricky but can be done by anyone with a little know-how. Now you can get all those MP3s off your silly little Altec Lansings and onto your Pioneers for some real listening. If you can't network, the RADAC will take data CD-Rs as well.The sound quality coming out of this device is better than most audio equipment these days. Which means they had the high-level audio connoisseur (tube amp, electrostatics, belt-drive turntable, etc.) in mind.Not THAT into music? The convenience factor is super-high with this device. I've put all my CDs into the closet (for safe keeping -- I don't know) and just run the first thing that comes into my head. Graceland by Paul Simon? Sure... and it's playing.Mixed the perfect driving music by mistake last night? The RADAC can burn you an audio CD for the commute before the coffee pot finishes.What was that tune the wife was playing the other day? Search by tracks recently played. Forgot you had that album, didn't you?Parties are a cakewalk. Create a custom play list where you pick all the tracks to be played or select several albums and randomize the tracks or whatever and just let it run. You're out of wine. Never out of music.
easy setup no rocket science needed. Great product saved me a lot of money on upgrading my devices didn't need to install it in a desktop I use it for all my laptops.thanksVantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black)
Great. Perfect for our needs and at a great price.
I was up and running' (wirelessly) within 10 minutes after opening this package. Solid construction, packaging, and power.
Am I supposed to be able to divine telepathically how to use this thing? 'Cause I'm not, and there are no instructions. I don't even know what three of the accessories are or are meant to do. If I could have rated this half a star, I would have. It may be the greatest tripod in the world for all I know, but if I can't use it it's just a bunch of junk on three legs.I also find it very irritating that I have no means of complaint or redress other than a lousy review that no one from Celestron will ever read.
hey all - this is great bag for your canon gear. i am currently storing my 40D, 24-105 f/4 L, and 580exII in the main compartment along with cables, chargers, card readers, and books in various other compartments. my only dig on the bag is that the front pocket is not big enough to hold my 15" macbook pro laptop. if it did it would eliminate another bag to carry around.i received this as a gift so i cannot talk about value for cost or anything like this but if you want a good camera bag with TONS of pockets, check this guy out.
This is THE TV to buy. I was between this one and the Panny in the same price range. I went to Worst Buy and compared the two that were actually right next to each other. Aesthetically the Sammy wins hands down. Also it has more features than the Panny. I actually like the extra controls over the picture. Check out the AVS forum thread on tuning this set: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=841319.The picture is phenomenal on this set. I have HD through my cable company via HDMI. Couldn't be happier. DVD's are good but not as good as they could be with HD-DVD or Blu-Ray. I wish one of them would go away so I could decide on a player.The speakers aren't great. Adequate at best. They are actually firing out the back of the set so you get a lot of reflections off the hard wall behind. No lows and the highs could be better. Best off with some sort of surround sound.Delivery was good (Eagle Delivery)except there were not 2 delivery men that was stated in the contract. He did help unbox the TV and make sure it was functional before I signed. He also took the packing materials as stated. Be sure to tip the delivery man if you get as good as or better service than I did. Also be sure to keep up on the tracking info and call them as soon as it makes it to your local station. If you don't it will sit at their facility until the day before the estimated delivery date. I actually got a call 3 days after they delivered it to schedule delivery...DUH!In conclusion, you can't go wrong with this set. The price..the performance...I'm telling everyone that asks.
I've had this keyboard for a couple of years and at first it was a great addition to my home theatre setup. But the keyboard trackall has become progressively more difficult to control and you can't open the socket to clean or blow out whatever dust or other contaminant is interfering with it. I presume that's why it has become more and more difficult to control the cursor using the trackball. But whatever the reason, no amount of tweaking from the control panel has helped. The frustration is driving me crazy so I'll be dumping this and getting another brand. If anyone else is having this same problem, please post. Maybe mine is an anomaly. Otherwise this is the PERFECT keyboard for me.
ASIN: B000928EE8 I bought this hair dryer cause I needed a hair dryer that could be wall mounted as I need one for my Travel Trailer. Had to lay my old dryer in the floor when not in use. The dryer has plenty of power to dry your hair. Mounts easly with little tools needed. I was disappointed in the mount holding power. I don't think it will stay in the holder while traveling down the road. Stays while stopped. This holder just has a pressure point on it. Wish it had release buttons like the ones that are mounted in Hotels. Works great other than that. I give it five stars.
Just recently bought the Labtec PC Headset, and am quite pleased with the overall functioning of it. Very lightweight, and easy to hook up to my computer. Sound is very crisp and the microphone is easily great to work with.
Midland 1001Z 2-Way CB RadioWorks good, for just using locally. not a good set for the Highway.
This is the third pair of Sony earbuds, the first ones were the 51's in black and the wires started frey after about two years, so I replaced with 81's in white. The white ones didn't last six months before both wires started to frey. I hope these last longer hopefully the shorter wires won't dangle in the wind as much as I ride my maxiscooter down the road. As in other reviews, wires on the white earbuds can't stand up to constant flexing. The black appear more resistant. I would guess any color other than black will perform similar to the whites. If you don't ride a cycle/scooter, the wires may not deteriorate as fast.
Very nice clamp!Does the job 100%, but it smells very much of new rubber.
As usual from bose, a good and robust product. I have always installed my bose speakers with these brackets. Recommended!
I have had this LCD TV for 2 years without any major issues.1) PictureI use it as my PC monitor and have HD Cable hooked up to it as well. Since it is not 1080p I know I am not getting the best picture from the cable, but pictures on my PC a look fine. Does motion blur a little with sports and car racing.2) RemoteI see many reviews of people complaining about remotes in general, but to me these are the same people who can't program VCRs (as they said in the old days (90s)-haha). Anyway this remote is very straight forward, one you understand the functions of "Menu" and "Enter"3) SpeakersNice looking. Pretty loud. Setting goes from 0 - 100. Its seams 1-30, 30-60,60-100 are fairly distinctive sound levels4) General appearance - Looks clean. Stand is stylish5) Size & Wt - Pretty thin and light6) Inputs - The are on both sides (including speaker output) and have DVI (for computer). Not that there are multiple forms of DVI6) PIP - Great. multiple size or even split 50/50. Bad thing is the PIP is surrounded by blue line which temperarily burns in.7) CON - Burn in. Since I use this for PC Monitor, there are many websites that have the majority of the screen stationary. That image will burn in tempararily. So far nothing stays. However, I always make sure my screen saver is working. Also, as a PC we almost never turn this TV off.8) Recommendation - I bought for around $600 from Sears. I haven't noticed this brand around as much as other newer names like Olevia, Westinghouse, etc. However, I would recommend at price more like $350 or less in today's market. However, you will only find Protron on Ebay, etc since there was a lawsuit between the company and suppliers. Overall this TV has been worth the cost I paid. I hope is last for another few years.General recommendation when buying from companies like Sear and WalMart - be weary of their specif Brands (just as Kenmore products from Sears). They basically spec out to suppliers and go with the cheapest (which means service sucks unless Sears supports it and you are buying a cheaper made product).
I have been using the EXP product for over a year now and it works just as well as (much) more expensive items. Don't waste you money. A single can lasts me for about a dozen *complete* cleanings to the inside of my computer. I mean I clean everywhere. This is the product to use. Great price, works great every time.
Very happy with this purchase. It's doing its job, the documentation was a little confusing for beginners like me, especially for Mac users but it ended up quite simple after the fact, as always with Mac. I didn't care much about the price but now I realize that I got a very good deal!Big thanks to whom this may concern!
Does not work at all, if there is a driver required it is not included with the cables and cannot be downloaded anywhere. Useless.
The order came quick and everything was in order. Good quality product, could have been a little larger but still very nice. can't beat it for the price. I would definetely recomment this product.
Product showed up looking used and dirty. Haven't even bothered to try it out. Was supposed to be a gift for DH but this is gross.
This wireless card works great. I have had absolutely no problems with it, since I installed it.
A well-made accessory for use with Panasonic battery packs. It could be improved by use of LED's instead of incandescent bulbs.
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.
Save your money and buy an actual Phillips bulb! This one was $40 and lasted less than 1 month! Will never buy one of these again! Bought a Phillips one before and it lasted almost 2 years! I had to order another bulb and I spent the extra and just bought the Phillips one! Very disappointed in this product!!
I installed the software on my Sony Viao then plugged in the wusb11. It connected immediately to my Apple Airport without a hitch. This product works.
this thing is a good mic. want to say that first. the problem is.... it is too sensitive. my speakers are three feet above my mic. they are pointed out into an open room. and i have to turn them down to where i can almost not hear in order to keep peeps on skype from having to listen to what im doing. this is a huuuuuuuuuge annoyance
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 got one of these two years ago and have loved it! It's still going strong and was a great sub-$100 investment. Though the initial setup will take some time & effort (depending on how many devices you'll be controlling) it is so worth it. Connect the remote to a PC via usb and start by telling it what devices you own. The list of compatible devices is nearly exhaustive, so no worries there. Next you'll tell it how your devices are connected. Then the best part - programming the "activities," which are simply multiple commands across multiple devices all mapped to one single button click. For example, I created a "watch a dvd" activity. When I press the "watch a dvd" button, the remote 1)turns on my tv 2)turns on my receiver 3)turns on my dvd player 4)tunes the tv to the proper channel 5)tunes the receiver to the proper a/v inputs for my dvd player 6)selects the proper audio mode e.g. dolby dts 7)turns on my receiver's "late night listening" mode to keep the dynamic sounds from getting too loud. All this with one button press! And once you've started an activity, you get to program each and every button on the remote to control your setup exactly the way you want it to. For example, the remote's volume buttons can control the receiver while the channel buttons control the tv while the play/pause/fwd/rew buttons control the dvd player and so on. What a joy to throw 6 or 8 remotes into a drawer and let this wonderful remote replace them all! I knocked off one star for this remote because it occasionally has communication problems with the included Logitech software program. I've never been unable to get everything to work out after a few tries, but the software seems a wee bit buggy to me.Regarding the design, the remote has somewhat of a "techie" vibe with the silver on white color motif and the green backlight. I like it, but some may want something a little more subtle. Please note that even if you don't have an xbox 360 this remote is still a perfectly good choice for any user. I love mine and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful and flexible programmable universal remote at a good price.
They work well. They work when you're doing anything. Sound is nice too.
This toner cartridge works great. You would never know it was remanufactured. It's so much cheaper than ink. I would highly recommend purchasing this if you have an HP LaserJet Printer, you won't be disappointed.
This is a great lens for my Fujifilm S5100. It was a great add on for my camera. Now all I need is to buy a digital SLR and really have fun. By far a good buy.
Okay. I have had my Rio for about month and a half. I have 340 CD's stored on it. That is about 3800 songs. I like it. I really like the random play. I enjoy randoming 'all' of my songs, and letting it pick the tunes, I mean... I know I will like the songs right? What is great about it, you can charge it the night before, when you are asleep, and use it all day at work. The Rio is great since it holds such a large amount of volume, and is considerably cheaper than IPOD action. Also, using this to play all my MP3's at work (Just unplug computer speakers from computer and plug it into your RIO RIOT) you don't have to worry about getting in trouble for having 'MP3's on your work computer. My Rio just cranks out the tunes all day long. No battery troubles here. Not sure how someone can have battery trouble, what are you expecting? Overall, it really satisfies for what I wish it to do, and that is play all my music. Some weak points? Well, it is about the size of a XBOX hand controller, but that doesn't bother me. But, if I were going to jog with it, it would provide some trouble. I would choose a different MP3 player if I were going to do that. But, if you are on an excersize bike, like I do, it is fine, just put it in a carry case or on the bike basket etc... works fine. But that is the only complaint I have, and it all comes down to understanding what you want from an MP3 player.Transfer rates. USB 1.1 is slow. Again, planning comes into play here. I just put all the songs in the Rio software that I wanted to copy over, and then went to bed. No troubles. I really don't know how long it took, due to the fact that I was asleep. A lot of people could use thier sleep time to their advantage. When you are asleep charge your cell phone, charge your MP3 players, charge EVERYTHING that you need charged.. and while your asleep, transfer the MP3s to your fav device. This product is about playing music, and it does it fine.It is true that you can spend a lot more, like about 200 dollars more, to get one that is a bit smaller (about an inch each way) and transfers faster... and if that is what you want, got spend your money.You must know what your needs are before you purchase. I feel as though 90% of the complaints are from people who did not know what they wanted before they laid out money.
Item was just as described. Earphones are very comfortable and you can take them anywhere. Sound is fantastic. Very satisfied with the fast shipping. Thank you.
Tried a Radio Shack model. Could not get it to work. Ordered a Keyspan unit. Simple instructions. First try and it worked as promised. Now I can use my hardware. Thanks for a simple but great product.
Nice heavily insulated cable that is still flexible enough to run it where you need it. Great fittings, quality fit at contact area.
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.
I bought this to work with my camcorder. It is not a stereo microphone, so the sound is on only one side, but since I'm usingSony Vegas 7 + DVD Production Suiteto do my video editing, it hardly matters. Only two radio frequencies are available. This is fine for what I do, since I don't expect there will be anyone else using either of these frequencies near where I am working and I don't expect to use more than two at a time.
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.
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I was concerened that this item wouldn't function properly with a mac, but had no problems. Does the job!!
i just bought this mfc 2 days ago i love it ,it has everything you need works perfectly faxing copying priting pics is awsome love the network capablity and not to mention the wireless phone set w/answer machine.i bought this to replace an old hp printer and a dust collecting canon scanner i looked @ hp product but i couldn't find any thing w/the same functions at least not for about the same price the closest thing from hp was about $150 more i bought mine @ office depot about the same price @amazon but office depot offer a mail in rebate (hopefully i'll get it)the only part about this that kindda bugged me was set up w/wireless network & 3 pc'sit just took a while really the main issue was my router not the mfc.if you are looking for a all in one printer you can not go wrong with this one not to mention ink is cheaper than hp's.i give brother 5 shiny stars.
or actually just what my wife wanted........ I personally would feel better if I NEVER had to deal with a record again, but my wife feels attached to them. With this turntable she can play all of her old records,and her mother's old records, and her grandmother's old 78s. Plus, when she gets tired of playing them, it can be closed up and stored out of the way.All in all, the unit is well constructed, good looking, and quite portable............ it sounds good, too!
This is one antenna that is worth the money! I have this hooked up to my Onkyo receiver and now I'm able to listen to some AM radio stations over 100 miles away.
Original HP 97 Tri-color Ink Cartridge (2-Pack) in Retail PackagingI received the Cartridge as promised in the original packing with no flaws. The Cartridge was received earlier than quoted shipping date. Wonderful site to work with.
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'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.
product is as advertised. seems to have a pretty good range for picking up transmissions. unit sounds clear and not much static. delivery was prompt. first time scanner owner and I had no problem programing in local channels. All in All not a bad unit for a low price
A few months ago, after being switched from Excite @Home to Comcast, I decided to buy a cable modem instead of using a rented one. I was initially concerned that the new modem may not be compatible with the Comcast service but my fears were unwarranted. I called Comcast, gave them the MAC ID and other info. They told me to wait a day before installing the modem to give them time to get the new modem info into their system. A day later, I installed the new modem. It worked from the outset and hasn't given me a bit of trouble.
I'm about to chuck this machine after years of it sitting. What a waste of money. Was there a class action lawsuit on this machine ?I decided to never buy another Brother product after buyng this machine.
This is a superb and affordable 720p/1080i capable widescreen HDTV for close-quarters movie playing and next-gen (360, etc) gaming. As well, I have also decided to use this room's PC on the TV, plug VGA in and it auto-adjusted to an ultra-crisp widescreen 1360x768 pixels.I am using HDMI w/an upconvert (720p best on this TV) DVD player, the aforementioned VGA connection, and Xbox 360 (720p as well) through Component 1. Everything looks incredible.One caveat is that it is indeed TRUE that 480p component on both PS2 and 360 would only work with some DVDs. The "Cars" DVD for example would not play visuals (audio comes through) on either machine at 480p, though I could turn off progressive on the PS2 and it would then play in 480i without a hitch.This model is thus not recommended only if you must rely on these videogame machines to play your DVDs at 480p via component. For everyone else this is an incredible TV, and also an incredible value.
Chief website says "Chief products are designed and manufactured at the corporate headquarters, located in Savage, Minnesota." I went with Chief because of this statement. I got it today and box clearly says "made in China" I try to buy made in USA things whenever possible and am very disappointed that this isn't. I feel deceived. I'm returning to find one that is made in America. I got an offer from beamupusa to drill holes to fit my projector and their products say they are so I'll probably go that route.It would be nice if Amazon put in country of origin for every product. It should say where assembled and where manufactured.
After lots of research, found this laptop cooler. It's quiet and significantly reduces my (HP Pavilion dv2500t) laptop's heat. A+!
I compared a Monster Cable vs one the one from Phillips which costs less than half this. And guess what, no difference. That's right. They rip you off. And what's the purpose off a gold plated connection if the rest of the signal passes through a copper cable.It irks me see the staff at BestBuy and Circuit City pitching Monster's $75 Component Cables and $120 HDMI cables at uneducated customers. There are cheaper and equally performing cables out there. Do your research and save some of your hard earned money.By the way, be wary of all the glowing reviews you read on amazon for this product or for others as well. Recently I have been seeing a lot of positive reviews from anonymous reviewers or reviewers with only one review to their name.
This device has two high-powered USB ports, so I was hoping that I could use it as a charge and sync station for several phones and a couple of tablets. However, the high-powered ports only provide 1 amp, and tablets like the iPad and the Vizio require twice that. So the high powered ports are great for quickly charging a phone or other small handheld devices, but tablets will gradually drain unless powered completely off.Interestingly, they say the high powered ports are always on, even when the unit is disconnected from the laptop. However, as far as I can tell, ALL of the ports are always on; my other devices indicate that they're charging. Maybe there's something I'm missing.To be fair, it actually did not claim to power tablets, so I'm not giving it the one star review I'd like to. Everything else about this thing looks like it works fine, though the manual states that you can't count on full performance when there is more than one high-performance USB transfer going on.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the item and its timely arrival as well. The product itself produces a great picture and i have yet to experience any problems with it. I would recommend this tv to anyone wanting to buy a 32" hdtv.
I use them for hunting so I don't scare all of the animals out the area that I am hunting. They work great and are easy to use. The only problem is keeping them in your ear, they like to fall out. You can hear good enough that you don't have to have the volume maxed out on the radio. I have found that people do not have a problem hearing me when I use the built in mic.
I selected this used printer to replace a similar printer that gave out. This printer is no better. The paper will not advance through the print heads, making the printer unusable. The HP website suggests that this condition would be not practical to correct.
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.
This is extremely hard to use and confusing. Mine came without instructions. I accidentally pressed the "hold" button and have never since managed to get it off hold.
this product works great, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yes it does
right out the box easy to use and with 6.1 mp stills a great back up to my digital camera. a great cool easy to use camera
I've had an Ultra X before, but it got really gross and some keys needed more pressure to actually appear on the screen. Considering I'm a writer, this was rather annoying, so I wanted a new keyboard.I hesitated to order this one, because the shape of the Enter key in the product images was not to my liking. Luckily I read in a review that it actually ships with a one row horizontal key so I gave it a shot.It feels a little new with rough surfaces (my old one has keys that are shiny and smooth with use) and for some reason it feels like the keys have a slightly longer travel path, but all my letters work!For anyone who needs a simple keyboard with laptopstyle keys, this is the way to go. I have an average of 50.000 keystrokes per day and my old one is still useable, just not if you are a coder or a writer, so it's durable as heck. It's not superquiet and I would've liked volume buttons, but other than that, perfect keyboard and happy to have found it here!
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've had a few of these over the years. Just got a new one to replace one I had for about 3 years. I personally use Tomato, but DD-WRT and the like are great as well, just stuff I dont use, so I use Tomato. I'm glad they are still making these.
The quality of Maxtor Drives really sucks. I had one just die - squeak squeak = crank crank - no life left in it. Had something to do with a power surge in my apartment. (But my other IBM drive was fine). So I lost everything that I didn't have a backup for.Maxtor 20GB Drive #2: somewhat my fault - but if the quality were better it wouldn't have happened. I was moving this drive on the cable from one slot to another to replace the other Maxtor that fried. I bent one of the little "pins" and didn't realize it as I was trying to seat the cable. It broke off. Now this drive doesn't work! It will cost over $1500 to repair and get back all of my accounting data.Do yourself a favor - buy a better drive.
I purchased this for my finance class in college. It works very well and has all of the necessary keys needed to complete all problems for finance. I would highly recommend this calculator to anyone in finance or in school for finance. Great price too.
I had a Rio Carbon and liked it very much but I dropped it and the volume control got stuck. It still worked for quite awhile but recently it locked up when turning on and off. I ordered another one to replace it after reviewing the other models available. The unit has a rechargable battery and it cannot be opened but it lasts long enough for me to get in several hour or two workouts before recharging.The package arrived in about a week and it was wrapped very well for shipping.
I've been reading through the bad reviews for this replacement plan and I'm not sure why they are so bad. Well, let me take that back. When I first bought the replacement plan for a 13" Emerson combo TV/VCR just over a year ago, I too was a little unsure of the need for it, but at less than $10, I went for it. I too never got any kind of certificate in the mail -- just an email from the company telling me "this is your only notification so please keep it in a safe place." That made me a little skeptical until I actually needed the plan, when -- about 11-3/4 months into the one year that my replacement plan covered -- the TV/VCR started going bad (recording sounded like chipmunks!). I called the NEW company the Friday after Thanksgiving and played the video-recording over the phone (probably amusing the customer service rep). She said I would get a return label in the mail within 7-10 business days, and I should send in all my paperwork plus a note saying the product itself was too big to send back (yep, I didn't have to return the TV/VCR itself), and I would get the reimbursement check with 10-15 days. The only paperwork I had was the email to my amazon email address (just a plain old yahoo account) and my amazon receipt, so I mailed those in as instructed. I was a little worried because I was so close to the end of the year (in fact, by the time I received their return label in the mail my year HAD ended, but I had called before the end of the year) AND because I'd bought the service plan a couple of weeks AFTER I bought the Emerson unit (for some reason, it had not come up as an option right at the time I bought the unit, but it did shortly afterward). I was afraid that the company would use either or both of these reasons as justification for denying my claim. Well, they didn't!! A week after I mailed the paperwork, I got my check.My advice would be to keep the email you get from them just after buying the product (should be within a few days) -- print out a hard copy AND keep the original in its own email folder (e.g., in yahoo I have a folder called "product warranties") so you can find it easily if anything goes wrong with the product. If the email from the company says it's the only receipt you'll get from them -- as mine did -- that will be enough, you won't need any separate certificate. And, of course, keep the amazon receipt, although amazon makes it very easy to find old receipts if you need them. But if you have these things, then getting your money refunded if anything goes wrong with your product is a cinch.
We received the product quickly and in good condition. We are extremely happy with the TV.
The Keyspan USA-19HS worked flawlessly for us right out of the box, using the driver from the included CD. Our torture testing included self-loopback on an XP laptop, from COM1 (internal UART serial port) to COM14 (where our TRENDnet port showed up), sending a thousdand 1099-byte blocks at 115200bps from one program to another, which echoed the blocks back to the first program for comparison after short delay. [So, this is really "half-duplex" testing, but that's what we bought them for, so that's what we tested.] The detachable standard USB cable -- which lets us connect whatever length we need, and the LED -- which shows when we've opened the virtual COM port, are valuable features that make this unit worth a bit more than some economy models.
I have been using Verbatim for about 10 years and they still play fantastic. No problems and work each time.
Everybody should have one! Give them as gifts! Put your camera anywhere (within the range) and use the remote to shoot! Great for parties, wildlife, pets, self portraits.Read the instructions in your camera's manual on how to use this.Hours of fun!!!!
I bought this cable because it was recommended by Amazon in a package to supplement the Garmin GPS. It isn't necessary, as there is already one that comes with the GPS. Now they want to charge me to return it because they say it was my fault for buying it. Ripoff?
I would recommend spending a few more dollars and getting something a little better made an more reliable. When I plug a jump drive in to this, sometimes the computer doesn't 'see' it. I also have the 6 port hub from cables to go. It's much better made and it works great.
This zoom lens fantastically increases your range and the MACRO feature is another great plus. It is not too heavy, and gives you options of manual/auto focus. The price is right from this reputable company.
I really thought this bag would be BIGGER when I ordered it! My K20d is smallish compared to a Canon 50s or a Nikon D90, but it's pretty hefty, and modern lenses dwarf the old ones...so for a bag to get SMALLER seemed like a real tactical error. But i soon realized that this is not the "carry everything" bag, but is rather a "carry it instead of leaving the other two lenses behind" kind of bag. It holds my camera with a 16-45 Pentax lens attached, plus a Pentax 50mm speed lens and a Tamron 70-300, all in the main compartment, and a Pentax 360 flash in the separate upper compartment. So it is there to hold everything in a sandstorm or shower, but is not too much to carry along with a camera at the ready. Nice little spots for memory cards, spare battery too. And it costs only about as much as something to protect the camera and attached lens in case of the sandstorm, shower, etc. mentioned already.haven't figured out how to use the "shoelace" on the pocket yet--monopod? Too small for a water bottle, too flimsy for a lens...oh well. It's a very nice looking bag, and i really like it now
This recorder is great! I am using it to record sermons and then transferring them to our church's website. The quality is great. Got a cheap ($25) lapel mike to plug into the recorder from Radio Shack, and the sound quality is great.I transfer the files to a Mac and while this is not the easiest interface/software package to use to do this, it does just fine. Will export the WMA to an AIFF format. Not hard to find a software package (freeware) to use to convert it to MP3 etc. This is the only real complaint I have and would give Olympus 5 stars if they would package something a bit more Mac friendly.I would recommend this recorder to anyone who wants to get good clear recordings in a digital format.
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.
The Canon 200DG Digital Camera Gadget Bag is ideal and stores my 5D Camera and accessories in one place for easy access.
Tried using this USB floppy drive on both a Windows 7 Pro and Windows XP Pro machine and get the same results. Both machine see it as a NEC UF000X device, but neither of the machines can read any floppies or format any floppies. Therefore, it was a total waste.
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!!!
this soft case its amazing it protects your gps and it holds a lot of accesories, you can carry them anywhere
I've had all kinds of headphones (for commuting to and from work) over the years. I really like earbuds because they don't look ridiculously big or flatten my hair, but I never was impressed by the sound. Here comes Sony with these great earbuds that have big headphone sound. In fact they are so submersive, that you need to be careful wearing them when walking in the city. You can't hear cars or cyclists because of the tight seal. You also kinda hear yourself breathing or eating, which some people may not like. I find the cord gets stiff in the cold, almost like it freezes into position. However, I don't mind these things too much. Bass sound is amazing on my minidisc and iPod...wouldn't trade them for anything. Just be sure to clean them out once in a while!
I bought this for as a replacement for my boss' computer together with a hard drive. I plugged it in, and it worked immediately after following the instructions.It comes with batteries so I was able to use it right out of the box
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.
A world of difference from what is generally available in a shower radio. The tuner on the old radio I had was almost impossible to tune. Between the poor antenna and the very cheap front end, you had a very difficult time getting a station tuned in, so much so that you really did not want to try for any other stations. The Sangean has an excellent front end. Stable synthesized tuning, station presets, decent volume (It's not a boom box) and an adjustable length antenna really do the trick. I mounted mine on the shower enclosure with the supplied adhesive strips; I appreciate that the radio can be removed from it's mount but I think it would be nice if the mount could be attached with suction cups instead of the semi-permanent adhesive. (Sangean, are you looking at these reviews?) Anyway, despite the minor shortcoming, this is a great product so far. Definitely more expensive than my last radio, but you do get what you pay for.
I'll keep it brief. Customer service is beyond non-existent!Bought hand held unit, worked fine in US.Bought Direct Route EU, software. Would not load on unit.After 7 months yes 7 MONTHS of emails/letters/ phone calls.Magellan finally agreed to exchange, but they sent wrong software.THEY DO NOT CARE, and just give me a run a round AGAIN.So I have a useless GPS.
While this product probably works well in very close ranges, my hope was that it could transmit radio signals directly across a 15-ft span. Even after I upped its signal power (a la dubious website instructions), my signal did not improve substantially. I returned the product because it was essentially useless for my purposes.
I wanted to get the IS organizational support for Outlook on the office LAN and switched to Windows PC from a Palm 515. So far, I have found the finger print reader/password feature cumbersome and have quit using it.I now find I was spoiled by Palm. The IPAC is alot less intuitive to use and has alot less third party software (most troublesome being no "Doc's to Go". Search function is harder. No vibrator in lieu of ringer. Doesn't keep reminding you of appointments (catch the first ring). Do like the bluetooth for wireless internet access; works very well.Am still learning; hope my impressions improve. Right now, wish I had studied features more before switching.
The clarity and definition of the sound from these speakers is favorable over most anything at this price piont. You may even be able to find these for a little less if you search around online. The build and construction is top notch and each speakers comes in at around 50lbs. I do suggest that you purchase a separate sub in order to get that room shaking base you'd want in a quality home theater. The base is adequate for basic easy listening but doesn't catch the awe-inspiring &quot;thump&quot; that you'd want in some of your favorite action movie soundtracks. But pair these up with an effective sub and you're in for pure audio enjoyment. If you're looking to eliminate the sub option, you might want to look at getting the S412 with a 200-watt powered woofer section.
The 6th Generation iPod "classic" is a disaster - what a flawed and serious downgrade. First, if you enjoy music quality then stay away from the classic. Apple replaced the high-end Wolfson DAC chip with a very low quality digital/analog chip. The result is a terrible degradation of sound quality - very noticeable and very disappointing. They also locked the video out capability so you can not play iPod videos through your TV without purchasing a proprietory (and costly) cable from Apple. It is NOT compatable with older 4th or 5th generation software, games and accessories - you will have to repurchase this. The click-wheel is very difficult to use and very unresponsive. Cover flow is useless and needs to be disabled if you are going to get any useability of your functions. You would be MUCH better off if you can find the 5.0 or 5.5 generation - by far a superior product compared to the dismal downgrade of this new 6th generation classic.
fits my widescreen laptop good, however theres only enough room to fit about one book and binder .. could use more space. has nice padding for laptop area.
To be honest, I have only used these a couple of times due to our cloudy sky in Germany this time of the year. I was able to see a couple of planets, and didn't get much detail. of course, this is not a 10 inch telesope, so I didn't really ecpect to see much. I remember being on the ship in the persian gulf back int he late 80's. they had a pair of high power bino's on the bridge of the ship and I was amazed to see the moons around one of the planets. I full expect to see the same when the weather clears up. I have yet to catch the moon out on a clear evening. The bino's seem solid enough. Kind of stiff on the focal adjustment, but nice. You will definitely want a sold tall tripod when looking up at the sky with these. The problem is getting at a good angle. If things are striaght overhead, expect your neck to hurt. You can make it easier on your yourself by getting a tripod tall enough toi allow you to look stright up without having to stoop down and look up. Bad position to be in. I haven't used it yet during the day, so I will check in later for an update. So far, I would recommend these bino's.
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.
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
Finally, I've found a wireless keyboard and mouse that is both comfortable and works well. My office recently ordered a few of these sets and when I used one in our conference room, I decided I just had to have it.The keyboard is very comfortable and has lots of options that can be programmed. The mouse fits my hand perfectly and puts less stress on my wrist. I highly recommend this set.
I've had a u20 for about 3 months now and I think what sets it apart form other compact digitals is its form and shape. I had originally bought a pentax optio S, but returned it because it always felt like it was one drop away from becoming history. While the picture quality was not as good as you would accept from sony (no carl zeiss lens), it was good enough for an everyday camera.You will need to get a new charger.
I love this product, because I love the camera and the printing dock. I have been using them for 2 years. My daughter-in -law and son got theirs a little earlier because of the arrival of their first child. I saw it and had to have one of these marvelous things that I could do by myself at home. I think she discovered your site and that you sold the product. We have both purchased from you a few times. Thanks for the reasonable film prices that have allowed me to take more pictures and copy for my friends and relatives.
This is the best web camera I've used. Great picture, clear sound, effortless software installation and all features setup. There are some usefull and funny effects. It works much better then embedded web cameras on my family Lenovo, Toshiba and Dell loptops. I could not be any happier with this purchase from Amazon, especialy considering the $64 price tag with no tax or shipping charges.
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.
If you haven't tried using a Monster HDMI, then you don't know what you're missing out on by buying these cheap cables. Monster is not the most expensive (there are $1000 3-ft HDMIs out there). They're the best. How do I know? I used middle of the road HDMI and cheap ones like these. Then I got fed up with color bleeding, improper saturation, aliasing and pixelation.Cheap-o cables cause cheap-o performance, so gauge carefully the quality of video you want to get; did you buy a cheap TV (Polaroid, Magnavox, Vizio, etc)? If you did, you won't see the benefit of high-quality cabling. Just like how people can't hear the difference in HD-audio (like DTS-Master Audio on all FOX BD-movies) because their home-theater-in-a-box was a grand total of $500.I switched to all-Monster from these types of low-quality cables and got a GIGANTIC performance increase. As I mentioned, no pixelation, color bleeding, aliasing, anything. Mosquito noise vanished and I got uncompromising picture quality.Summary: If you're hooking up a computer to do internet and spreadsheets, then by all means, buy a cheap one.If you want a home theater using Blu-ray video at full-1080p (or higher in the future), spend more and get more. Don't expect to find Pagani Zonda performance in a Daihatsu or a Kia - it's not going to happen!~Sources~ worked on and installed home theater equipment.
THIS RADIO DOES NOT WORK SO WELL. WE BOUGHT IT A WHILE BACK TO USE AT THE BEACH. THE VOLUME IS SO LOW U CAANT HEAR IT
I was amazed at the ease of putting and plugging in the roiuter.so far it has worked well. Have not noted any slowing down from my airport.
Each Garmin Nuvi comes with its own DC cord. So unless you have 2 cars that you will be using the GPS in, don't buy this extra one.Atlibrary
I bought two Units for my Daughters in College. Before the purchase I called Olympus to make sure they were fully compatible with Vista and was assured they were. When I loaded the software on the Vista Laptop I kept getting 3 or 4 error messages before the program would load. I reinstalled several times trying to fix it. Nothing worked. I called Olympus again and was told to just close out the error messages each time and the program would work. I was also told that was the best they could do as it hadn't worked with Vista before! A Company as large as Olympus certainly could and should do better.
really nice cam with unique application program. enjoyed the video quality but doesn't follow a person properly during the chat.
I was a little bit concerned while reading some of the reviews about the sound quality. I needed a microphone for my audio class, and didn't want to spend a lot of money because I really wasn't sure how often I would use it after the class. I received the microphone yesterday, and plugged it in. My Dell Ispiron laptop recognized it right away. I was exited to play with my microphone, until I realized it show that it was recording, and the track was there, but there was no playback. I got pretty frustrated and thought for sure I would be sending the mic back. Today, once I was less stressed, I checked all my settings, and realized the input volume was very very low. Once I maxed that out, I opened up Adobe Audition, and was absolutely blown away by the sound quality of this mic! It was amazingly crystal clear! Easily CD quality. I am a firm believer that when it comes to electronics, you get what you pay for, but not with this piece of equipment, this mic is an unbelievable steal!
I do not own this particular product, but have had the missfortune to deal with Pinnacle support because of one of their other products running havoc with other programs in my computer. Programs that they admit should have nothing to do with the Pinnacle product in question and that do not interfere with my Pinnacle product. In my opinion Pinnacle support is a lazy bunch of people doing whatever they can to avoid working for their money. They will return your emails promptly but only to let you know they won't help you.
I loved my last HP camera so I decided to buy the 407M. I regret it. After only a few months the camera started freezing up and to reset it I had to remove the batteries. It also is very slow and I had a hard time taking pictures of my baby girl because by the time the camera took the picture she would already be out of the "Kodak moment". The camera also needed new batteries after every set of pictures that I took. I am currently trying to get techinical help from HP. I would not recommend this camera at all.
These binoculars are much too sensitive for the casual viewer wanting to catch a glimpse of a star or a bird in a tree. They have to be held very steady. I need a tripod.
This company is completely mismanaged. They make it impossible to download the software if you need new software for a new comuter or if you need to wipe your hard drive. its because people were selling their scanners on ebay and getting the software. so now if you buy it from a retailed you get grouped with the people who bought it used and impossible to access a download version of the softare. Also I started using a MAC with outlook - if you do then dont buy this product. its a nightmare.Also I now moved back to a PC with windows7 64bit using office 64 bit. if you do then really dont get this product. they dont support and have no plans to. there is no further development on the cardscan software. pretty rich for a company whose sale price is double that of its competition. the only way to syn cardscan software with outlook using 64 bit is to export and convert into excel! Please save yourself the hassle and waste of days as i have trying to figure this out. im now buying another manufacturer that acutally supports its product.
Apple iPod classic 160 GB Black (6th Generation)Remember CD's? Well,with some real effort you can load up bookshelves,tabletops and of course the car with your not-playing-this-one at the moment. This is my second IPOD. Believe it or not I ran out of usable memory on the IPOD video model. So, this time I went the distance with 160 gig "classic". It works great. It appears Apple has reworked the finger wheel for this model seems a better fit to my diminished eye-hand coordination . The visuals are also better and sharper. With all this memory I have taken to loading pictures which are better displayed than on photopaper.My only complaint is Apples' continued use of those cheap earbuds. With my previous IPOD I purchased over-the-ear phones and remdied that problem.If you are a complusive music type, I recommend this particular model without reservation
I bought my 26" Panasonic TC-26LX LCD TV in Feb 14 2007, and still the company is unable to fix the problem that the TV cannot receive any more than 2 or 3 unscrambled HDTV channels when connected to Time Warner cable in Albany NY area. On the other hand I have a SONY KDL 26s2010 26" Bravia S series TV connected to the same cable system, and I get 24 HD channels. The Panasonic technical people told me to take the TV to a service center which kept the TV for 3.5 weeks, replaced the tuner, but it did not fix the problem. The TV repair person told me that the QAM tuner in the Panasonic has such a low gain that it does not see the signals in the cable. The SONY TV has a higer gain QAM tuner. When I told the Panasonic people about it, they told me that they will send me another repair person. The second repair people was the local Lake Electronic Store who asked me to explain my problem. When I explained what is happening with my Panasonic 26 inch integrated HDTV, the repairperson Andy told me that they knew about this problem before and this cannot be fixed. They have seen this problem and have reported to the Panasonic engineers; the engineers have not developed a software or hardware update, and the TV cannot be repaired. On tuesday Nov 6th I told this news from Lake Electronic to the Panasonic people, and they promised to me to get back to me within 3 days. I called them several times with no answer; Finally on Nov 20th, Amanda from Panasonic called me and told me that Time Warner Cable is sending the signals very close that their panasonic QAM tuner is not sensitive enough to resolve them. Amanda also told me that there are other TV s from other companies with the same problem. Also the new models of Panasonic have the same problem. She told me to subscribe to a Time Warner converter box to solve the problem, even though in principle, if you have an integrated HDTV, you do not need a converter box.In the first place I bought an integrated HDTV to avoid paying the monthly fees for a converter box. If I was going to subscribe to a converter box, I would have bought a less expensive HDTV ready TV, not an integrated HDTV. SONY's Bravaria integrated HDTVs do not have this problem; I bought a third party integrated external tuner and connected to my Time Warner cable, and this resoves all the digtal channels. The problem is associated with the Panasonic electronics, but they blame Time Warner for their technical inability. The very least the panasonic could do is to clearly write in the description of the TV that consumers may not be able to receive all the unsrambled digital TVs in their locality via cable. I will report the matter to the attorney general of the State of New York, and follow this up.If you are interested in receiving unscrambled HDTV thru cable, I will advise against buying Panasonic, buy SONY Bravia Series. Or spend $200 on a high power external tuner.
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.
This is not a rant for or against the ipod, nor an add for creative; I have no problem with an Apple world, and I would have bought an ipod if I were richer and it had a radio function. But my tech toy budget is limited and ipods don't come with digital tuners, so I purchased the micro photo. And I have been very pleased with that decision thus far.The micro photo feels solid and is compact for 8 gb. The battery is external (and proprietary) and can be accessed by removing a back panel; that was an attractive feature to me, as I hope it lasts long enough to replace the battery when it craps out. All external ports/plugs are on the top, with a power button/lock function button on the left, the headphone port in the middle, and USB 2.0 miniport on the right (next to the very tiny microphone hole). The screen is very legible indoors and the controls are well-spaced, with two raised dots towards the top of the touchpad for orientation. I personally thing it is a pretty sexy little player, especially with the indiglo-styled backlight edging and controls when turned on. Screen on-time and brightness can be controlled via the menu with a maximum on time of 30 seconds (a touch anywhere on the touchpad turns it back on when it's off).The touchpad interface is very intuitive, but, as reported, extremely touchy. I have occasionally been frustrated with just how touchy, and have to be careful (especially when driving, a real inconvenience). Most of the critical touchpad movement involves the center button, a long rectangle on which you slide your finger up or down (think laptop pads) to move the selection up or down. The default setting include a clicking noise whenever the touchpad buttons are pressed or the slider is sliding, which helps some. The fast forward function in a file works well, and the micro has weighted fast forward (i.e., it fast forwards faster the longer the button is pressed). Nice for longer audio book-type files.I have no complaints about the sound; there is some base distortion (even with the smart sound on, which is supposed to regulate that). There are several EQ settings and an option to set them manually. This is a unit where better headphones definitely helps; the stock headphones, as expected, are useless. The interactive software is good; the unit is plug and play detected with WMP 10 (and apparently only Windows XP--that's what I have, so I don't know if there is truly a problem with another OS), though I prefer using the proprietary software to manage playlists, upload content, etc. Pretty intuitive drag and drop and upload/download functionality---no complaints.The micro seems solid and dependable: I jog with the unit and don't have any problems. A little research shows there were LOTS of problems with the predecessor player's headphone jack, but after jogging for a month, I haven't experienced any of those headaches. The lock feature is nice, especially when jogging (and especially given the touchy pad). My personal experience is that the advertised battery life (14 hours?) is not correct; I get about 6-8 hours out of the player before it needs a charge. I purchased the stand-alone charger, and find that the unit charges about twice as fast (3-4 hours) using the stand alone than through a computer USB port (6-8!).As others have noted, the screen is almost useless in direct sunlight--would have been nice to have a brighter screen. The FM function works good (not great); we live about 45 minutes out of Portland, and I pick up the Portland stations about as good as I would expect. The record function, on the other hand, is shockingly good. The unit comes with a record feature, either voice or radio, that is pretty neat, especially the voice record. Rate=64 kbps (in .wav format), and there is NO background or white noise---pretty spectacular. It's not difficult to transfer recordings to a docking computer. I haven't used either the photo function (I have no use for 1.8 inch photos) nor the data storage function, so I won't comment on those.There is no audible.com support yet (dare we hope for a near-future update?). Unit has 10 bookmarks that are great for larger audio files (e.g., podcasts) and easy to set; however, opening a bookmark set in a playlist/set opens the file correctly but doesn't return to the playlist/set; a little obnoxious when you're in file 3 of 20 in a ripped audio book. Volume is more than sufficient to hear audio recordings (i.e., ripped audio books) even with very low bit rates, a definite improvement over some mp3-playing portable CD players.Alas, it is an ipod world. There are very few accessories for the micro photo, though there were more for the unit's precedessor model (micro) that look like they would fit the same size as the micro photo. But you're not going to find them at every electronic store, like you would ipod stuff.Thus far, this player has satisfied my expectations and portends to be a dependable and satisfying unit for a while. I highly recommend it as a cheaper and more functional alternative to the ipod--especially if you would like to have the recording and tuner features.
I only got this DVD player on Xmas, and already it does the following: doesn't load the disk, loads the disk and plays w/o sound, flashes different colors when turned on, and motor hums, but nothing happens.After reading how bad the company's CS is, I don't even think I'm going to bother to have it fixed. I would rather shell out more cash and buy a DVD by a REAL company, not this Cracker-Jack outfit called Norcent.I am stunned, additionally, to see that this product can be purchased for $200. You would have to be a damned fool to spend that kind of money on such a poor product.And at this rate, I wouldn't be afraid of China taking over the world.
Like some other posters, the common Samsung problem started occuring recently where it took longer and longer to turn on. Yesterday this TV finally died and just makes clicking noises. Obviously warranty is out of the question, and having it fixed by a professional would almost cost as much as a new tv. Sad that most Samsungs seem to only last under 3 years based on a lot of research I've done regarding this problem on the internet.
I bought this unit for my IPOD touch, but this device does not charge the unit as advertised.I did not notice this until it had passed 30 days return period. Amazon and the seller refused to take this back.I will not buy any thing from either one of these stores.I even will cut my Amazon credit card.
Clever design.. but runners should resist the temptation. These headphones will not stay in place whilst running.
I bought this printer through HP.I printed less than 20 pages in Black and White and it ran out of ink.I had to replace both color and Black and White cartridges. When I complained to HP, they said they asked me to call some customer representative and they will replace the new cartridges. I had already purchased new cartridges from the store.Then after replacing with new cartridges, 6 months later and less than 20 pages printed, the printer said "out of ink". This time I used their HP Software to determine the level of ink. It said the ink is still available. After playing with the printer several times, I managed to print some more pages.Then I learnt that HP uses timed failure. That means, printer cartridges from HP are timed to fail after some period, even if there is cartridges are full of ink.Next, the printer started saying, "paper jam". It was not paper jam, but, it refuses to pull the paper through feeding mechanism.Next, the printer refused to set the cartridge in the home location. It would say, "Cannot move cartridge". Once again, I learnt that HP also programs it's printer to fail after certain period of time, even if all the components work properly.Next, HP sends updated software everyday. It was very annoying to download software for useless HP Inkjet printer.NEVER purchase HP Inkjet Printer.It is the worst printer of all.
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.
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 stayed away from the WCG200 because it didn't have WPA. Well, Linksys has fixed that in v2. Now has WEP, Radius, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise security modes. Just make sure you buy it in person so you can verify you are getting v2. I bought mine at Compusa and they had both v1 and v2. As of now, v1 cannot be updated to v2.
Made kind of cheap its all plastic but it charges my Ipod and thats my only real expectation for 2 dollars and 50 cents
Heavy duty mounts without screws. Top quality. And the price can't be beat at any price. Worked great on our 22" screens.
This item is so easy to use and does exactly what I wanted. Worth every cent.
Product works as well as the device that came with the Sat receiver. No problems have been noted after I called DISH to find out how to program it for my sat receiver.
I have tried this with my polycom phone and polycom headset nothing but static. save yourself the grief and buy the amplifier
It worked perfectly for me. I went from a HP Windows XP Pro to a Dell Windows Vista PC. I loaded the software onto my HP, connected the cables, and after a few prompts, just left it alone for a few hours. I came back and it was finished. All my pictures, music, and documents were on my new machine. I decided not to transfer over all my settings, because I liked the feel of my new machine.
These speakers are pretty amazing, especially considering the price. The satellites and the subwoofer both pack a pretty amazing bass, perhaps a little too overwhelming. It's pretty simple to correct, though I'd have to pity the person who tries to use the speakers without adjustment.1. Turn the subwoofer knob (on the subwoofer) to 0.2. On your sound card, turn the bass to 0.3. If you're using iTunes or any music program, put the equalizer to bass reducer.The sound is incredible, and and could easily fill a very large room.
I purchased this transmitter after trying one of the cassette adapters from BargainCell, which was cheap in both price and quality. It had no high frequency response and the overall sound quality was poor.On the contrary, the Griffin iTrip works great! It was easy to find a frequency that would work and the sound quality is almost exactly like you would get from a docking stereo. So far, I have not experienced any problems with static that I have read about in other reviews. I really like the fact that this unit charges the ipod while it is playing and also that I don't have to worry about what the headphone volume level is set at when I plug it in. The price I paid at amazon.com is about 1/3 of what I would have paid locally. I would definitely recommend this transmitter to anyone who doesn't have a MP3 jack on their car stereo.
I own two of these, and I have had excellent performance with them. Very fast, cheap and trustworthy. Completely satisfied.
There have been many complaints of this drive. I am not the only one that has experienced it "simply stop working." Do not buy this drive because it will break down on you for no known reason.
Purchased: Bose UFS-20 Universal Floor Stands (pair) - BlackGood quality, timely delivery, I am a satisfied customer
I really like these earphones. They are really comfortable, and they stay in well. They block out outside noise fairly well too. The sound quality is way better than earphones I have had in the past. I got a great deal on these earphones, so the price was a big bonus.
Cons: Everything I want to do takes two to three clicks on the remote.Pros: noneThis product just simple does not work. If you want a product that works buy Remote Anywhere by TERK.
Looked at a Samsung for a similar price and was swayed by the QAM tuner. Tough luck, the Panasonic is not tuning any cable HD channels in.PROS: The OTA HD channels are splendid. SD cable reception is nothing to complain about.DVD playback is almost identical on component and HDMI. Almost.Check AVSforum for fine tuning, and fiddle with the system menu too, if you care about that. Separate adjustments for each input with 3 different modes each. The THX disk adjustments did not improve things a lot on component.Sub-pixel addressing, if you think it is important.Looks superb, sleek, understated. Two HDMIs.CONS: No VGA in. S-video is B/W no matter what source I tried. No USB in. Single component in.Probably the Olevia 537H(not the 532H due to poor video chip performance) or even the HP 32" / Philips 32" are a better overall value.BOTTOM LINE: Premium price for reliability and overall performance. 4 stars for value, 5 stars for performance, 4 stars for connectivity.
This is an excellent camera. I upgraded from the EOS 20D which was also a great camera. I upgraded for a couple of reasons. The first was the Full Frame sensor. The EOS 20D has a 1.6X crop factor which effects your lenses overall focal length. On the EOS 5D you get the true focal length of your attached lens. Just like film SLR cameras. Awesome! The one problem I've noticed with the Full Frame sensor on the EOS 5D is it is huge. When you are changing lenses this sensor picks up every little piece of dust, dirt and fibers like a vacuum. I'm constantly cleaning the sensor with a blower. I also had to bring it to a Canon service center. Just to remove some of the dust off the sensor that my blower could not remove. The Canon service center was very far from my home. (Very annoying). I never experienced this problem with the EOS 20D. But, the images you get from the full frame sensor are far superior to the smaller sensor on the EOS 20D.The other reason I upgraded was the larger LCD. The 2.5' LCD screen is a nice plus. The images look bright and sharp.Overall I love this camera. Build, features and image quality are excellent!!!
this wire is fine it is just very thin, don't go any lower than this gauge for speaker wire and even this is too thin really for quality, so use as emergency or temporary wire.
Oh how i love this receiver, let me count the ways....Seriously this is a great receiver for a great price ... It's got everything expect for component video, and a 2-way remote. The 6.1 100watts/channel is a great thing to have, and that is the main reason i bought it. It's got 4 video inputs/3 outs and i think 3 audio ins. it also has a second room option, where someone else can listen to and audio source in another room while the first room is watching a movie in 6.1 home theater... I've had mine for about 7 monthes and i use it daily. I have many different components hooked to it and they all sound and look great. i love it, i love it, i love it!
Wonderful printer. Have had two months. We have it networked through a Mac and can print from two Macs and one Windows machine. Everything works and the print quality is excellent. One of the few with photo quality that includes a fax, along with scanner.
The cooler is a little more expensive then most of the other coolers out there, but it really shows when you bring the cooler out of the box. Its aluminum casing feels expensive. I run a 15.4 gateway FX laptop and the cooler does a great job when I am not playing games my comps fan never turns on, the one thing you need to realize from a gamer standpoint is that your notebook is going to get hot playing games no matter what cooler you have. It is incredibly quiet especially compared to my computers fan.My one problem with this cooler was when it was shipped to me they gave me a female-male usb cord, and I had no way to hook up my laptop to my cooler, so I had to go on-line and order a male-male usb cord, I do wonder if this is a common experience. Another point of some concern is that it is not the best portable laptop cooler as it is quite heavy and the fan's intake are not set optimally for lap usage.
These speakers work very well in our small space. Perfect size, very good sound. They arrived on-time and well packed.
Absolutely amazing sound quality for the price. At first, they may sound a bit bass-heavy compared to other headphones, but once you get used to it, it sounds great. Powerful and full sound. I find them super comfortable on the firm setting, but I have a narrow head I think. The additional foam pads on the temple really help the comfort level. They fold up fairly small but it's hard to fit them in the leather bag provided. I wish they came with a hard case for true protection while traveling.A great product which I would definitely buy again.
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.
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.
I've had my UR40's for about 7-8 years now (never been replaced), and they are still bumpin'. In this price range they are hard to beat, especially with a life time warrenty. I think they sound great all around. They may even produce somewhat better bass then the ATH-AD700's I just bought (plugged into my mp3/laptop), but I'm still breaking those in. They are extremely light weight and portable for over the ear cans, I do wish they had another 1/4" of padding though. My ears do touch the inside of the can, a little uncomfortable after several hours (I currently use mine at work). They stay in place very well, I've never had them slippin' around on my head while going about my work day. Unlike the ATH-AD700's, need to be pretty much stationary when using those. My bottom line is for $30-$35 you cannot go wrong with the Koss UR40's if you are looking for a good pair of budget cans, cans that you can go out in, or simply because you cannot/will not spend gobbs of money for that little (or not so little) extra.For the record: I've been around a lot of high end audio equipment, I'm talking NOSE BLEED high end $15,000-$25,000 or more just for a single componant, and in my 46 yrs. I found it really comes down to what YOUR EAR LIKES. Because, with the exception of comfort (OOOOOOOOH BABY) I get from the Audio Technica ATH-AD700's, I don't beleive the difference (definitly inproved) in sound quality warrents all the extra money I spent. I didn't mention build quality because, although the ATH-AD700's are of way superior build quality, they only have a 1 yr. warrenty vs. Koss' Lifetime warrenty.
i was so hyped to order these because of the subwoofer attachment. when i got them i was happy, but when i plugged them in and turned on the subwoofer, i was really dissapointed. the subwoofer lets you hear all the base sounds but the speakers themselves have almost no bump to them. even my grandma used them and her 20 dollar pair of koss has better bass in them. definitley not worth the money if you want hard hitting bass.
Imagine, autofocus through an extension tube! This one is just the write size to give you the little extra close focus for copy work or nature photos. Highly recommended! Of course, if you opt for the longer tubes expect lens focus to become irrelevant, you will have to move the camera and use focus confirmation to help out.
Sorry to say but this product is a real downer. Bought it online, it locked up within 20 minutes of plugging it in. Humax customer service was great and replaced it. It locked up. Humax sent out a 3rd unit. It locks up and the buttons on the front of the unit don't work. Weird thing is the Humax reps don't ask for any proof of purchase and one of them told me there is a memo saying they are to replace any and all units. This indicates to me they know of a problem with the unit. None of the 3 I've gotten worked. All they will do is send me out another one and will not offer a refund. I'm currently waiting for my fourth unit to arrive. They do pay for shipping both ways which is good in case you do decide to purchase it and have any troubles. Also, they will tell you they will call you back but never do. Wait times are reasonable. All that being said, when it does work (which always requires me re-plugging it in), the picture is beautiful. Surround sound comes in great. Thanks for reading and I hope this helps you all out there.
First, for everyone saying "it's cheap!": The Buffalo Linkstation Pro 1TB is exactly the same price and is much more highly rated.Google this item and you'll find no end of stories about people losing data on this device. The PCB (circuit board inside this device) has a very high failure rate. Here were my problems BEFORE mine failed completely:- No power switch! This is just silly. And the AC plug is very difficult to pull out and plug back in. This sounds like a minor gripe, but since this unit needs to be cold rebooted constantly, dealing with the plug gets to be VERY annoying quickly.- The tiny fan is totally insufficient to cool the unit. This is probably part of the reason that they fail so often.- The drives never spin down. This generates tons of heat (see above) and also reduces the drive lifetimes by a huge amount.- Network file transfers are SLOW. The gigabit port doesn't mean much when it can't even approach 100 Mbit transfers.- The media servers (iTunes and uPnP) are totally unreliable. They go offline frequently and for no reason, necessitating a reboot of the device since restarting them from the web interface doesn't help.- The web interface is clunky and slow.- The SMB authentication doesn't work correctly which means if you're running Vista you have to disconnect and re-map the network drive every time you reboot your PC.- Etc., etc.I regretted buying this thing immediately. I should have listened to my gut feeling, but I didn't, and 6 months later the PCB burned out and I was facing 800GB of lost data. Luckily I know my way around Linux and I was able to take the drives out, attach them to a PC, reassemble the software RAID array and get my data back since the drives were still OK. I can't imagine how I would have felt if I didn't know how to do that. The cost of data recovery by a lab for that amount of data would be very high.Stay FAR AWAY from this box if you value your data.
This camcorder records beautiful quality videos. The price is right and the size is perfect. Even when you move around quickly, the picture doesn't distort. The zoom is unbelievable. Buy it.
Great bag for your camera and accessories...plenty roomy! Great service on the order.
When I first came across this item I was skeptical. How could there be any redeeming qualities for something so cheap? At the time I was in the market for new earphones since my last one died on me. I decided to take a shot in the dark since there were quite a few positive comments on the earphones. Now, about a month later, I can't say enough how much of a bargain this purchase was. If you're looking for a good set of earphones, this will suit you well. It does its job and more. It even has noise-canceling capabilities.
Feb 2010. My Garmin 680 stopped working. The touch screen no longer works. Doing a hard reset does not work. Called customer support, i was told to buy a new map. Now myself, if i have something that is not working, why would i pay for a new map. The old map would work if the touch screen was responding. So as far as i'm concerned, 20 months usage for $400 is not worth it. And in this day and age, to have bad customer support is beyond my understanding. My origional review gave it three (3) stars, now I am giving it one (1) star for the time it did work.Here is my old review:This is my second Garmin, my first is the 2720 street pilot. that is a good unit, but very bulky. This I liked because of the size and I assumed it would be far superior to my old unit. Our first use was when we flew to Oklahoma to drive a new motorhome back to California. It did not know about campgrounds that I passed on highway 40. It took me to restaurants that did not exists (actually into a residential neighborhood for a BBQ restaurant that did not exist.) It took us to gas station in California that the unit said were in the fields. As for the MSN direct, if it wasn't free, I would have cancelled it. You have to be in a city (that has service) for 2 to 3 days before it knew anything. In this day and age, that is pretty unacceptable. This is an 85 percent GPS. I love it 85 percent of the time, not exactly what I was expecting from Garmin. It also has a problem doing a route. When we were driving, I wanted to tell it where I wanted to stay along the route, you can't do that. You can only add one stop along the way. See those three stars up top of this review, remove one of them. This thing cost over $400.00 and should work better.Pros. It is fast, you can see the screen all the time, it works on the California Delta.This is my second unit, so it is not like I have to get used to using it. I am only telling you experience. And to be honest, I don't know how anyone can go without a GPS.Larry McKinnon
I bought this from crutchfield a few years back and havn't had one problem with it. I've read the reviews so I'm aware my luck could change, but it's still goin strong.
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.
All I can say is that I am very displeased with this item. I purchased one of these Dvd players in October, got it and set it up, picture and color faded in and out. From my experience with this product I would advise you to look at other players and not purchase this one.
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.
I was skeptical about buying from this seller and also the Power Acoustic name brand, but the model and make is universal. The quality is amazing, I am extremely happy with this product, it fits well on my small 12inch en-closer sub box prior to my 12" Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers made by Lanzar, very sturdy and durable!!! the only downside is no screws but overall great buy and good quality for the buck, you can't go wrong. I will recommend this in a big way. The seller was great as well!!!
I made the phone call the have a defective MP3 player replaced and they told me they were emailing me a postage paid label. I received a label that showed I'd need to put postage on it, so I called again. They assured me that the bar code on the label would show that the postage is paid. The postage required me to pay it. Made a third phone call and was told that they will not pay postage.I was never sent my service contract, so I had to go to the website to even find out what the details were.It shouldn't take 3 phone calls to get something taken care of. We'll see how long it takes to get my MP3 player actually replaced.WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!
Works exactly as I expected. I had absolutely no problems reading all my old disk using it and I am happy that its all powered from the USB (no wallwarts needed).
The photosmart P1000 was one of the best printers ever made. The software is so easy to use. Setup is a snap. The templates are easy to find and use. Quality is great. Had several other printers since and I had to go back to this one. I purchased a printer at the beginning of the year that I saw on TV. Loud, not the word for it. No quality. Their Ink goes just as fast as any other ptinter. Wanted to enjoy printing with my printer.
Bought the unit (and the respective Linksys pci card and antenna)in November through Dell. First unit failed internally and had to be sent back for a new/refurbished unit. Then in mid-November began the conversations with LinkSys tech help. Setup went reasonably well, but signal strength and loss of network connection have been episodic ever since. Estimate I've spent ten to twelve hours on the phone with them, easily the most time I've ever spent with computer tech help for ANY reason! The router does not have the signal strength I expected (I only needed about thirty feet) and the unit is not functionally reliable. Performance has been marginal at best, and while the Tech Help from India has tried hard, I am resigned to periodic time spent with them as long as I use the system.
The SlimX iMP-350 is lightweight, yet solid feeling and well designed. I started out by first upgrading to the latest firmware. This player impressed me right away with it's clever function thru the LCD remote. It takes just a short time to figure out the functions even if only by trial and error. The screen size is adequate, but it could be better if the screen filled a larger area on the remote. The ID3 file info is well displayed and is a must for finding songs easily. The 700MB capacity of a CD-R or CD-RW makes for very inexpensive storage compared to the cost of a memory chip. Each homemade 700MB MP3 CD can hold a very large collection of music (~10+ CDs). Excellent sound quality (I prefer the Metal Eq setting and my own custom Eq setting). This is easily one of my favorite electronic purchases.
I have used Lowel products for decades and the Tota-light has been a part of my lighting-toolbox almost from the time I first became a professional photographer (late 1970's). Here are some of my favorite feartures:* Light weight* Well made* Versatile* Extremely bright* Attaches to standard light stand* Built-in umbrella holder* Wide range of accessories available* Low costAs with any high-wattage quartz light care has to be taken to not touch the lamp with your bare fingers when replacing them (oil from your finger will shorten the lamps life) and one should use the optional gel holder in order to avoid burning or melting your filters.I also use several of Lowel's other lights but this one is perfect for a broad light source (I use it with an umbrella), fill light, key light, background light or accent light. Buy one, buy several. You will be glad that you did!
VHS tapes are becoming harder to come by. I normally buy Sony blank VHS tapes, but Maxell had the better deal and work just as well. I have used their products before.
Be very very careful while buying this equipment. Use it as much as possible during the first month, because, chances are, you'll have a bad piece.Our player just froze up for no reason (wasn't jogging or anything) often.I wouldn't recommend it. For a few bucks higher, go for a known brand.
When I purchased a new computer three years ago, this printer came with it. It is the first all in one (minus a fax machine) that I have ever owned. We use it heavily and have since we got it. With four kids, one of which is in high school and another in middle school, this printer gets used daily. We combat heavy ink usage by printing everything but very important papers and pictures on the economical printing setting. It still prints beautifully on that setting.We have never had a paper jam, it has never locked up, and we have never had ink spillage. My youngest son (who is now four) has climbed up on it many times as if it is a stool, still no issues (not that I recommend that).I love the fact that it is a copier as well as a printer and a scanner. It is so convenient, and should this one break I would purchase this same one as the replacement. The only real downside is that it does not have a separate tray to hold what has been printed. It is not a deal breaker for us.
This product will hopefully give our church some great ideas on how to have a productive and growing campground.
A couple of reviews have noted/complained that the high res audio on this player is available only through the multi-channel analog outputs rather than the digital out. This is true for ALL high resolution audio players, whether DVD-Audio or SACD. It's not a matter of Sony "getting it right", it's a matter of the licensing of high resolution audio players. Blame the RIAA who believe that making the high res, uncompressed audio signal available digitally would increase piracy.
Bought the double frame to display my son's grad pix. They're very good quality and I would recommend highly.
I puchasded this battery for back up battery needs on our recent trip. I took about 800-900 petures with one battery each day on our trip. It worked so well and end of I didn't need change battery in one day photo shots. I am very happy with this product.
The Kodak DX3215 is an excellent buy. The 1.3 megapixels are perfect for a novice. I can get great quality prints up to a 5x7. I think if you are needing 8x10s, you may want to move up to a 2.2 megapixel. This bundle is great. It has everything you need to get started. The camera is very user friendly, and has a lot of neat options for the price. The dock is a must for anyone who doesn't want to deal with batteries and the normal USB upload. Kodak has done an excellent job making digital photolgraphy easy for those who don't have time to deal with some of the more complicated technology out there. Another nice thing about this bundle is the free memory card. The DX3215 has an internal memory card that will hold 20 pictures on best quality. The removable card will hold about 100 on best. So with the memory card and the dock which is also a recharger, using the camera for a weekend or other extended time is great. The Kodak software is very simple to use, and has a lot of neat options. I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting to get into digital photography, or just replace that old 35mm. You will be very pleased with the usefullness of this package.
The radio works fine but the electric plug won't stay in the jack. When it falls out it uses up the batteries. We have had to tape it in, which dosen't look very good.
About a year ago I wanted to upgrade to an optical so I went to microsoft because of thier name is known for quality. I purchased 1 of their older versions of this product and It worked great for a few weeks, after that it became defective and would scramble up what it was reading through its optical sensor and sometimes randomly shuting off completly. I tried it on my other computer with the same problems so I bought another one with same results, after a few weeks it became defective. Ever since I have been a logitech mouse user. I know this is not the same model but still see other people having similar problems with this current model. I stongly advise you to be careful taking a chance with this product. If you want a really great mouse try any of the logitech mx series. They are the have the greatest optical technology out there and have great quality. If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading hope you get what you want :)
The ink arrived in a very timely manner. I waited to use it until my ink ran out. Didn't want to write a review until I had used the product. I have finally used two of the ink cartridges and they work perfect. So very happy with my purchase.
You can't beat the price and there is enough room to store everything I need when I fly. I can store the lens, flash, charger, batteries and even some of my other devices and plenty of room for a sandwich.
This is a very nice accessory to have for your TI calculator.The only catch is that while the cableand related software will work with a large number of TI-Calculators the software on the CD isonly compatible with a few of them. If you have one of the calculators not listed in the installeryou will need to go to the TI website and download the right software from there. The softwareincluded with the cable should really explicitly cover all the caluclator models that are actuallysupported!That said, once you get the software installed having the ability to edit data, take screen-shots, etc from your computer is really nice!
Unlike the others who reviewed this item, I have had no problems with the unit whatsoever. I use it in my office where I work, so I need not have loud levels, but there is no high pitch noises emitting from the unit at all. It plays the music well enough, the only gripe I have with it is I wish it came with a remote. Good all round product though.
What can I say. I'm using it to connect my Linux box with a gigabit card to a gigabit switch and it works as it should. I get the expected speeds on file transfers.
Very good microphone. Since it doesn't require special driver installation, you can use it with PS3: just plug it into front USB ports on the console (or into your Ear Force DSS sound processor), go to Accessories -> Audio device settings and select AK5370 as input device (this is how it is identified).On Windows it works without any troubles as well; just plug it in, the rest your computer does itself.In reality it looks way better then on the photo, by the way.
These are a great idea BUT they 1.feel loose and tend to fall down the back of your head (and i have a big head, which should help keep them snug!) and even off 2.very soon start to hurt the tops of my ears which is essentially the only spot where the headphones are held up 3.feel flimsy. The sound seems OK to me, so if they happen to fit you, fine.Frankly I'm surprised there is not an integrated ipod-headphone yet, because the cord management is so annoying for a lot of ipod users especially as ipods keep getting smaller. I'm also surprised there's even no mp3player with a good cord management system integrated, like retractable or even little tabs like the Apple power bricks....But there is another product like this somewhere which seems to hug the head more (designed for snowboarders so presumable it won't fall off) which i'm going to try next.
Folks, I hate to be so negative, but this printer is a disaster in color, although, acceptable in B&W.; It's a good looking printer, and the black print output is quite good, but the noise, speed, and color print quality are very bad. With all of the printer options on the market, go and chose something else. Why did I buy it in the first place? Good question. I bought it at an Apple store when I purchased an I-MAC. The price of the printer was $[...], but with a $[...] rebate. So, it theoretically cost zero, right? Wrong. I spent several hours indepently, followed up with an hour with a Canon tech rep (who was great, by the way). Even with the tech rep's help, the color print quality could not be significantCanon PIXMA MP460 All-In-One Photo Printer (1449B002)ly improved. If you decide to disregard my recommendation to not buy, then at least do not buy any additional print cartridges until you try it out. Sincerely, Alan.
I use these for my applique quilting, and they work wonderfully. The price couldn't be better. Amazon does it again!
Thought I would get my son an actual camera rather than those awful "kid" cameras with zero features, and this would save an older camera from a landfill, right? Well luckily I bought this way ahead of Christmas - completely failed... all images, pictures and video were just a red haze, like a martian nightmare.Vendor was very nice and prompt about the refund, though, which saved this from being a complete disaster. Found a cheap (about $7 more than this one) new camera, 5MP. Again, light on features, but whatever, it's for a kid.
I've been using a switch-gizmo to share a mouse, keyboard and video display between boxes for six or seven years. This four-port unit replaced a two-port unit with audio support by another manufacturer. What an improvement! This one gets it's power from the keyboard and is small. It fits on the corner of the desk. Best, I no longer lose connectivity when turning off one box and switching to another, requiring a reboot. And, all the cords are included, making this very economical.
Product does not look anything like the picture. It does work quite well and design is very compact. I would recommend.
These ear buds are very good quality for the price. They are very comfortable. My only caviat is be very careful not to let them anywhere near water...don't drop in puddle, like I did. I'm on my second pair.
Wonderful clarity. I love it. Even with the speaker a few feet behind the microphone I had no problem with feedback. An excellent product for the price and stylish too.GRC
I won't pretend that there aren't benefits to the fancy (aka over-priced) name brand cables like Monster - shielding, etc. However, in my experience those potential benefits are more than outweighed by the incredible price difference.In short, this cable has worked perfectly for me and cost a fourth as much as the Monster Cable HDMI 400. Now if only my receiver were as reliable...
I own three of these. I cannot speak to the original firmware as I almost immediately flashed all 3 to DD-WRT firmware. I did not start out a power network user at all. I am techno-savvy though, and willing to google terms and problems I don't know how to get around.Setup - Every router that I know of requires a hard-wired connection for initial setup. (Not claiming extensive knowledge here). I went to [...] for my setup instructions. This is because I knew right off the bat I didn't want to use the default firmware. All I did is flash the firmware and then protect the device's wireless. Took about an hour all-told. That includes research for things I didn't understand.My Configuration - I did something pretty non-standard. I didn't want to run network connections throughout my house and I think hard-wired connections are a dying medium. So one of the 3 is my gateway, and the other two I was using as network bridges. Meaning they offered wireless internet to devices that didn't already have it, like a computer upstairs and the xbox in another room downstairs (before the wireless adapter came down).Wireless Range - The wireless range on these puppies are phenomenal. We recently took a family trip to the mountains of Tennessee. The "cabin" we were staying in said it had "high speed internet" but it didn't specify wireless, so I brought one of mine as backup. It did, indeed offer wireless, however, the signal was very poor as they installed it on the third floor. (It was some generic belkin wireless G product.) Therefore I set my router up right next to it, and pointed the antennas straight out. (Antennas like these send and receive best in a "doughnut shape". So imagine if you put a doughnut around the antenna, that is the direction 360deg the signal sends and receives in best.) I went from 0-1 "bars" on my laptop to 3-4 out of 5. Sounds pretty good to me!!! Life lesson---External Antennas > internal Antennas. I never have any issues in or around my own home. works 30+ feet away through one external wall, and 27 feet away through 4.Features - Are you kidding? Tons, and tons of features!!!! Way more than I even understand! This is all based off third-party firmware though.Stability - Never had a problem with any of the three. They stay on 24x7 365 and always work.Conclusion - I do recommend this router, even to this day, to the more technically proficient. Download some free third-party firmware for this router to see it really shine. All the instructions are online too. Home networking is very hard to "bring to the unwashed masses" as there are many different configuration options. This router came out during a time in which generally technical people installed home networks. Therefore it is definitely optimal for people on that level. There is a reason why this router keeps winning awards as the router to buy!
if you buy any mp3 player from someone other than apple, ur an idot. period.w/ the 40 gig ipod photo, you get more for your money than w/ the 30 gig.I recommend buying the incase ipod leather case. fits like a glove.
I bought a Trendnet router that donesn't work well. The signal was up and down. This router was gone to other country and the return goint to be to expensive. I decided to buy a new one. A Linksys. I received the Linksys router and it works excellent all day. It has a strong signal than my mother two blocks away receive coverage.
Maxell 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, as one reviewer correctly notes, make it good for recording lectures and music using standard, less expensive home stereo equipment. The tape playback will work well in any basic tape deck including the one in your car.If you pay the Amazon price of $6.75 for the fifteen-pack you spend roughly 45 cents per tape and that's very inexpensive. 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 Maxell cassette tape, the quality of the sound on the CD-R copy would be sharper and clearer with less background noise than a Maxell cassette tape or any other brand of cassette tape could give you. Maxell also manufactures higher quality cassette tapes including the Maxell XL-II; but it's still not the same as a digitized CD-R recording. 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, Maxell 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 Maxell normal bias 90 minute cassette tapes for you to use when you need to record something onto a tape.
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.
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
My husband surprised me with this Ipod for my birthday. It's my first one and I'm really happy with it. The sound quality is amazing, and you get all the features an Ipod can offer you such as video, pictures, music, etc. After using it every day for five months I haven't had any problem with it, it works perfectly. I really love this product.
Received fast, easily installed, been working great since. Ordering is simple, fast and Instructions were easy. would deal with this organization again
Bought this case so we could carry the P200 without having to worry about scratches, etc. P200 fits perfectly and the pocket in front holds the extra battery like a charm!
This radio was easy to program preset channels, and works very well in the shower...Good signal, clear sound, and easy to use. A little pricy for a shower radio, but it works so well that I may even get another one for the kitchen, too.
I'M VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS PRODUCT, ENHANCE HIGHLY THE PICTURES SHARPNESS IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, I'VE A OLYMPUS SP-350, AND TAKES PICS LIKE PROFESSIONAL CAMERA WITH THIS FLASH!, I HIGHLY SUGGEST THIS PRODUCT FOR EVERYONE THAT DESIRE BETTER PICS IN LOW LIGHT CONDITION! THIS FLASH REACH MORE THAN 30MTS LONG!
It works with my wife's iBook G4 1.33 GHz that originally came with only 512 MB memory.My wife typically opens several apps in background, and iBook used to crawl when switching between different apps (access harddrive, wait, wait, wait, access harddrive, access harddrive, waaaaaaaait, ad infinitum).With this additional memory (1 GB + 512 MB = 1.5 GB total now), switching apps is much snappier than before. No, we didn't perform any scientific measurements, but both I and my wife immediately tell the difference.We're happy about the purchase.
The features the cdr820 offers are exactly what I am looking for. With this machine and it's three trays you can program various tracks from the three trays in any order and record these all while the cdr820 adjusts volume/recording level automaticly. After recording from the three trays you can put in another 3 cds and add this to your compilation. This machine evens stops after each record song or program so that there are no long spaces inbetween song. the only problem is this feature lasts less than a day then the recorder starts doing whatever it feels like. sometimes it only records the first song of the program and continues to say it is recording, even though it isn't recording anything. the only way to stop this is to shut off the power and unplug the recorder, otherwise it would record nothing and stay in record mode indefinitely. sometimes while recording in 4x speed it changes to 1x speed and then back to 4x. the same goes for 2x speed. I originally bought the cdr800 and it did the same thing. I thought maybee I just purchased a bad unit, I guess I was wrong. Make sure if you purchase this product to get the extended warranty. If you have any problems within the first 30 days take it back and get your money back, don't wait, the problems won't go away.
So far we have loved our new sony home theater! It works great and we really like the five disc changer. We would recommend this to anyone with a sony bravia tv.
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.
For the price this is an outstanding product. Mine sits directly on my 37" HD TV and although it is a bit large looking, their is no distortion at all. In fact it so clear that I'm catching dialog now on my DVD's that I've missed before. I'm now seriously considering replacing my bass unit now with JBL's sister product to this Center unit. Also one other reviewer complained about the speakers "plastic ness" I find it sturdy and very aesthetic.
I got this printer a couple of weeks ago and am very pleased with it so far. Instalation was very easy (less than 10 min in Win98) and the operation is very intuitive. Bit noisy when it powers on (otherwise would have received 5 stars) but otherwise very little noise. The door seems a bit flimsy, but this is designed more for the home than an office.Printer speed is very fast and the quality of the print is excellant.
I had this DVD player for years and never had a problem with it. It played all DVD media I ever put into it perfectly.I would recommend it to anybody.
I currently own the Canon Digital Rebel XT, and I tried using a standard camera bag and the holster bag, but none of them could carry all of my kit. As of now, this bag works perfectly for me. The following fills my bag perfectly, but unfortunately, if I were to buy more, it wouldn't fit. So, if you own no more then the following equipment, then this bag would be ideal:1) Camera body2) 28-80 lens3) 70-300 lens4) Wide Angle Lens (fisheye)5) Sigma Super External Flash6) Misc manuals and wiresNow my friend owns a few more lenses, but had to upgrade to a larger bag. I hope this helps you in your decision.
I bought this as a 20th anniversary present for my husband who has a vast collection of classical music and books on tape. He had never wanted an iPod because of the "trendiness" of it. He loves it!!! He is never without it, alsways listening to something. He was very pleased with the ease of operation, the capacity to hold his whole library and have so much room to add. I couldn't have found a more perfect gift for a 44 year old. I reccomend it. By the way, my 16 year old was very jealous as her iPod is the smaller version.
This is a great cordless desktop set for those on a budget!Pros: Attractive design, programmable keyboard keys, great price.Cons: Noisy scroll wheel on the mouse.I strongly recommend this for anyone looking for an inexpensive way to go cordless!
Three things are important to me when buying headphones: sound, style, and comfort. These top the charts on every level. I've gotten dozens of compliments from strangers every time I wear them, and they're easy to store and slip on and off. Besides that, they sound amazing! I like them better than Beats by Dre. It just proves that sometimes newer isn't always better (these came out in the 1980s).I would 100% recommend these.
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 LOVE my iPod, I haven't been anywhere without it. It's easy to use with an insane amount of memory. I had a lot of trouble with the touch pad on my old Zen Micro, I could never land on the item/song/whatever that I wanted, the iPod controls haven't failed me yet! Hurray for the lack of frustration!
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.
I ordered an EIDE drive from Amazon, but what I received was a PATA drive, which is supposed to be compatible. The drive was, indeed, a PATA interface, but didn't work. Western Digital's Data Lifeguard software showed it was a SATA interface, even though it had 40 pin connector. Western Digital's tech support thought the drive was bad and I was allowed to return it to WD at MY expense. My next drive probably won't be made by Western Digital and I probably won't order it from Amazon.
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 received the ink cartridge and installed it immediately. It reported low ink status, yet it was supposed to be brand new. Very disappointing.
I am very satisfied with this backpack. It's very well padded. It has lots of padded separators with velcro that you can use or not use, as you wish. Not only is it very practical to put all your camera equipment, but it's also made to last a long time. I recommend this backpack all the way!
I could not be happier with this product. I (female) installed it myself in less than 10 minutes (will require you to have the keys on hand to pop out the factory stereo). I did not want it installed inside the glove compartment since I am using it with my iPhone 4 and need to have access to my phone so I installed behind/under factory stereo. No problem whatsoever. The music sound is magnificent, radio and CD works well, too. Make sure you ground the black wire, though. I think it is the antenna. There are several videos on YouTube that will show you exactly how to install it. I like it so much in my 2005 VW Passat TDI that I ordered another one to install in our 2004 VW Touareg TDI. If you have an older vehicle that you can't just plug your iPod into, this is the way to go. You cannot go wrong with this one!! It also keeps my phone charged, which is an added bonus. Now you can watch movies on your iPad and listen through the speakers! I am very happy with this product.
Got the tripod faster than promised. Worth the price and works well with my DSLR with a lighter lens.Legs could be more rigid, though. Overall, nice tripod for non-pro shutterbugs out there.
I have recently realized that I am what some like to refer as an "audiophile." I've always loved good sound reproduction, excellent sound range as well as quality. When I was younger, I used to buy Koss pretty much exclusively. Lately though, I've been somewhat disappointed though with a few exceptions, the Koss PortaPro being at the top of the list!These headphones have been around since I was a teenager and unlike me, they are still going strong! They have fantastic sound, they are not overly affected in the bass range (they don't add extra bass for the "boom boom" window rattlers out there), they are economical, comfortable and just all around a fantastic buy. Also, they are recommended by SERIOUS audiophiles as the best portable out there.I can't agree with that entirely; I also recommend the Sennheiser PX-100 and PX-200 depending on your needs. But of the three, these are the least expensive but offer fantastic sound that you would expect to come out of a pair of full size cans (headphones, I guess I'm learning the audiophile lingo!).The Koss PortaPro have the Comfort Zone temple pads that help make them even more comfortable and the pressure between temple and ear can be adjusted literally by the flick of a switch on ear side of your head. I have a massive head and these fit me with room to spare. I like the firmest setting on the Comfort Zone but I've tried the other two settings as well and I can honestly say that there is a difference; it is NOT just a gimmick. The Comfort Zone really works.These are truly portable also! They fold up into a little ball that can then be placed into a convenient case that Koss provides. I personally would recommend buying a semi-hard shell case that Koss also sells just for the extra protection.What more can I say? If you'd like a few other recommendations in the truly portable range, the Sennheiser PX-100 and PX-200 are rugged, comfortable and highly portable. (They collapse as well and fit into their own plastic case.) If you like earbuds, the Sennheiser MX-500 is wonderful with its in-line volume control; the sound is absolutely amazing for something so small. And finally, the Koss KTXPRO1 is an excellent portable headphone with an in-line volume control. It uses a Titanium element to drive it. All of these are great products but ultimately this particular review is about the Koss PortaPro and I really am blown away at how great these tiny portable cans truly are. I believe you will be too.Though I've become somewhat disillusioned by Koss as I've become a so-called "audiophile" (why not just call me someone who really loves good sound to come through good instead of creating a term that sets me apart from everyone else?), I highly recommend these cans to you. If you are on a budget, you especially can't go wrong. Remember that Koss guarantees all their cans for life with their "no questions asked" guarantee. It's worth it! So as my review title states, "The Koss PortaPro shines in every area."Oh, one last thing: Don't listen to people who say these cans are ugly or clunky; they aren't. The design is what gives the PortaPro its unique sound quality and I personally think they look cool! Ultimately though, it is the sound that matters, right? :)
Small amount but excellent product. I used this thermal paste in between my old Dell laptop hit sink and processor. It definitely keeps the temperature cool. I highly recommend this product. The shipping is fast too.
This cable is fine. Great price when compared to local stores.Have I compared it to other name brand cables? No, have I hooked it up to all sorts of testing equipment? No.But I did use it to hook up my PS3 to my Plasma. It worked great. I've since replaced that Plasma and now use it to connect my HTPC to an HDMI port on my new tv.Great product, just get it.
I bought a 2G MP3 player and am really happy with it.It holds a lot of songs, but the battery does not stay charged for as long as my previous one.
I have ordered cartridges from them before and they always work just fine. I will order from them again. Good pricing too.
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!!
You MUST have this little gem if you have a Nikon D40, D50, D70 or D80. I don't know why they don't come in the box. Great trick from Ken Rockwell: the ML-L3 converts the 'BULB' mode to 'TIME' mode for long exposures. With 'BULB', the shutter remains open as long as you hold down the shutter release. Quite a pain for hour long star trails. With the ML-L3 in 'BULB', the first button press opens the shutter, and the second one closes the shutter. (What Nikon in the past has called 'TIME'). Achtung: once in Remote Control mode, if you prefocus, that focus remains set for ALL subsequent remote shots. If you don't prefocus, every remote shot will refocus. Good to know/remember. Further, you MUST be in line-of-sight with the little IR receiver on the camera. Find out where yours is and make sure it is not blocked by the lens and it should fire every time.
I received my product on time and in perfect conditions. The instructions were clear and easy. I installed it my self in a couple of hours in a HU-655.The only thing you have to be careful is not to unpliug the power supply of your radio.The sound Quality is almost perfect.GREAT BUY, DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED
This product is great. East set-up, easy usage, great picture and sound! At this price, they should be a must for everyone. I am using a $20.00 over the air antenna in S.F. and it pulls in more than my Magnavox 27" with same antenna. The only thing I found (did not find) was how to try and add more channels as they become available.
This is great. Like the other stowaways the folding edge in the middle locks one way, but not the other. It will not fold if place in lap, but will fold if picked up by one side or the other side. It has a num pad (with actual numbers [like a laptop format]), the 12 function keys, a windows button. The only thing I don't like are the arrow keys. they are full sized but tapered up in such a way that my fingers fall off the key instead of grabbing the edge of the key. This keyboard is not the same as the Targus PA800U, but the USB connector is compatible with both models. I recommend the PA800U. This is full sized so it will replace the smaller PA875 folding keyboard (PA875 cramped my hands terribly and had terrible arrow button). In response to the other review: yes, when first opened, various keys stuck a little bit but are working fine now.
Rugged design, waterproof, compact, and with a great color screen.... what more could you ask for!I use this unit for boating and in my car. I recommend the vent mount over the windshield mount for the car.The unit gets fair-good reception inside my house and perfect reception outside or in the car.The color screen is top notch. Very clear display when the back light is on. Fair display with it off.Mapping is super easy and the unit comes packed with so many features, probably more than I've ever use.The only down side is that you really need to buy city navigator and blue chart to make use of Garmin's units. The maps that come with the unit are 99% useless. So figure in at least another $100 for city navigator maps. If you want to use this unit in the car, you'll also need to pick up the cigarette adaptor, which will conserve the batteries and allow the back light to be left on.This unit can be used for turn by turn navigation in a car. With it's early turn warning tones, and high accuracy, this unit works like a charm every time.I picked the 60csx over the slightly more expensive 76csx because it has a much better feel in my hand and the buttons are easier to access.I also suggest picking up a 1Gig MicroSD card. The 1 gig card can hold 90% of the US map on it. If you backpack, boat, Ski, and love the outdoors like I do, than this unit is for you! I hardly leave home without it and either will you!
Outstanding cable and the price was great. Their are higher price cable out there, but for me these cable does the job. It work well with my Samsung HDTV nad my Samsung surround sound system. I highly recommend this product.
Plenty of power for a meduim (30'x20') living room. Sounds great. Runs a little warm but how many don't. No HDMI switching. All in all, an awesome receiver!
we love it, the only thing we have problem with is when you plug in the head phones the outside sound shuts off and sometimes since I am deaf in one ear, I like to wear the headphones but still have sound for others to hear.
I buy this gatge becouse i need for used with the HDTV Smart Adapter for my Galaxy note 2. It work fantastic!
I experienced horror stories like others when my previous serial to USB cable was not recognized by my device. I bought this based on reviews and I'm sure glad I did. I run Vista 32 bit and my PLC program needed to communicate with it via serial. It worked perfectly from day 1 with no issues at all. I installed the drivers that came with it and did nothing else. PS: I've found that to prevent serial recognition problems, I always use the same USB port when connecting.
I chose this lamp as it was required for the projector and was one of two possibilities. I chose this oneNo problems.
The Sunforce Tower is excellent. It has held up very well to the elements and has withstood very high winds without suffering any damage. This is a well made product. By Gregg L. Friedman MD, Psychiatrist, Hallandale Beach, FL
All I can say about this detector is WOW. In southern California speeding tickets are over $500 sometimes. This detector has warned me of CHP a mile away when they are using the radar against traffic and yesterday it warned me 1/2 a mile when the officer was against the on-ramp .I am nothing but pleased with this purchase and I have only had it for a few weeks.
Working with emergency communication using a ham radio, I needed a portable scanner. I expected to be very pleased, but instead, was very disappointed. After scanning a few pages, I packed it away.The next time I attempted to use it, the motor ran, but it would not grip the paper to take it through the scanner. A friend opened it and did something. It worked once, then the next paper became crooked. After waiting, I pulled it gently out which involved about 2".The gripper doesn't work anymore.I'm looking for another brand. Found one Amazon.com is selling that has 5 stars. I'll try that one.
I loved this mouse for a good 6 months - then the left clicker began to fail. After a month of slowly failing, it died all together. As others have said before me - this mouse is great for a while but not a smart purchase.
the rotating cap can get in the way when plugging the blade drive into certain usb slots. other than that, it's a great buy-- stylish and easy to use.
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.
This works great in my R4DS, I love playing all the games!!!
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 needed a true ADSL modem with easy-to-use interface and firmware as opposed to the Bridge Modem. Despite this realization after ordering and before use, ANT Online was UNCOOPERATIVE with any refund!! Never again.This is the third time I've tried to use an Amazon Reseller, and the third time that I've been dissatisfied. Three strikes, your out---no more Amazon resellers.
With the 1GB RAM our computer has become lightning fast. The price was good and the ram arrived fast.
This backpack fit my needs perfectly. It's a great deal for the price. I plan on using it on my photography hikes.
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.
These are very uncomfortable. I have small ears and these started to hurt after only 30 minutes of use. I had to turn up the volume on my music when I used these earbuds compared to my ancient, lower-quality-line Sony (over the head) earphones. The sound quality was not good.Also, the packaging states that the cords contain lead and you should wash hands after handling the earbuds. SCARY!!!Do yourself a favor and get something better quality. What is the point of spending a lot of money on a good music player if your earbuds don't let you hear it well?
I had a choice of the Nuvi 360 vs. Nuvi 370 and with european maps preloaded, getting the 370 made more sense. Getting the european maps separately costs over a 100$. This also has a traffic receiver which is NOT integrated. It is a separate attachment which is pretty small, nevertheless not integrated. Voice prompts are great and I haven't tried listening to music or an audiobook but the good part is that it will stop playing when it has to mention the next turn and will resume play after that.Great product!
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.
Like many of the reviews on here, it worked fine for a while, then you had to jiggle the cord for it to stay connected. Then it started sizzling and making a hot electrical smell. Pretty much effed up a trip because the charger died.
I find this sling pack to be great for "field use" of my D70 digi SLR. So, I can fit the D70 with 20-70 zoom attached, a 100-300 zoom, and 50 fixed in the bag. There's also a zippered side pocket, good for memory cards, small stuff. A flash would probably not fit well in the side pocket.The sling design fits nicely on your back, ala fanny pack style. There is also a belt to secure the pack, if your riding a bike or something like that.The top of the bag is easy-access, with a quick release clip. There are also two side clips that help secure the top flap as well.I think this bag is great, I spent a lot of time trying other packs on and sizing them for my gear setup. IMHO, this pack is the perfect marriage of portability, comfort, and capacity.FYI, Tamrac makes several other sizes of the Velocity, there is a bigger pack, as well as backpack style if you need to cart your entire studio around. :-)Tom
I use this lens to capture sports and it has performed extremely well. Due to the nature of my photography, I don't use a tripod/monopod of any kind. The image stabilizer feature allows me the freedom of movement while still capturing sharp photos. A must have for any action photographer.
I ust got the Kicker CompVT 07CVT104 10-Inch 250mm 4-Ohm SVC Subwoofer and I love them. They sound good in a slim box under my back seat.
First off, I bought this card to capture 720 X 480 for DVD quality video, upgrading from a TV wonder VE. Here's what I got:1. The first card I received had a problem with the audio and had to be returned.2. To capture from a RCA source you need to use a supplied adapter to go to the s-video input on the card. When using the adapter the video appeared black and white. Straight s-video had color video. Contacted tech support and they explained what to do but it didn't work. Tried the adapter from my laptop to TV and it appeared black and white as well, then tried the adapter that came with the replacement board and it appeared black and white also. Tech support did return my email and the suggesting worked, would of been easier to read it in the documentation.3. When recording, the default settings record an interlaced video(the horizontal lines). This must then be reprocessed to deinterlace the frames.4. When recording a show, the record times are in 30 minute intervals. You cannot record 5 minutes before and after the scheduled show. Tech support said &quot;I guess you better have your clock right&quot;.5. The capture drivers are not capatable with my video editing software or other capture hardware.My opinion of this product is that for the price I paid for it, the software should work, the card should not conflict with other devices and it should work with video editing software. There should be more control over recording duration and the video should be de-interlaced. This product did not deserve the write up it received in PC Magazine. It also doesn't need (in my opinion) it's employees writing positive reviews for it in this forum.
I bought my dad these and purchased Panasonic RP-HTX7 cans for myself... I wish I had gone with these for just $10 more! The Panasonics are inexpensive and well built, but these iGrado's are as good as the SR-60s-- maybe even the SR-90's.BUY THESE HEADPHONES. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED.
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.
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.
I have owned this model of speaker for about twelve years. I would add to the above review that if you have a good equalizer in addition to the active eq, you can make these speakers put out unbelievable bass. Basically, the speakers accurately reproduce the sound on the recording, nothing more or less. They have the capability for lots of bass, as several of my present and former neighbors can attest to.The 901s do take a lot of power and generally aren't as loud as other speakers would be connected to the same set-up. Loss of stereo separation is only an issue if you are unable to set them up properly. They don't go right in the corner or right next to each other, and they don't sit on the floor. The stands, unless you can build your own or intend to suspend them from the ceiling, are necessary.If you plan to listen mainly to music and have a powerful component system, these are great speakers. Bose used to make a matching center channel speaker for surround sound applications (back when they were only five channel) but currently don't have anything specifically matched to the 901. This makes them a poor choice for someone really into home theater. Also, if you don't have an adaptor or tape loop for the active EQ, the sound will be very fat in the midrange. These aren't speakers you plug into one of those DVD/Tuner?Surround Sound all-in-one units.
I have a Canon i860 printer and love it, and I frequently buy the replacement ink off Amazon. I recently bought this BCI-6 BK ink tank and it works very well and lasts long. When I buy ink off Amazon, I make sure I buy over $25 worth of products, because who wants to pay shipping? It's not that hard to buy $25 worth of items to get free shipping, because 3 tanks of ink equals about $30 or less. It's a deal compared to local office stores where you pay higher prices, tax, and hope they have the cartridge in stock.I've had a Canon S900 and the printhead died or got clogged from ink that was fake. I tried to use the fake ink to save money and I lost a $300 printer because of it. Do yourself a favor and buy the authentic Canon brand ink. It's more expensive yes, but who wants to replace a printer every single year?Great ink here, and it's genuine. I will continue to buy my Canon ink off Amazon...recommended!
This is truly the only way to go. When you have a printer that is outdated and can no longer find the right ink, then compatible ink cartridges work just as well. At an amazing price, too.
Connector was difficult to connect to player. After a dozen uses, plastic fell apart.
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.
Cable I received was not made by "Cables to Go" did not match the picture and had different parameters than in description: 500MHz instead of 550MHz.
This case is big enough to handle all of the cables that come with your notebook in such a way as to avoid damage to them or from them. I kept my AC Adaptor in the big mesh pocket and internet/usb cables in the slip pockets, as well as, a keypad a DV inverter and a usb hub. They shared pockets, but all fit. The case lid is effectively a CD/smartcard visor. You can fit quite a few in there, but I've never really trusted placing CDs in such close proximity. Great product overall for handling all that junk that always ends up going with your laptop.
The player itself is great. I have been using it for about 4-6 months now and have played a number of mp3 CDs on it. The CD player is good and solid.I have number of burned CDs with mp3s on it and the player is rock solid on playing my mp3 CDs. In addition, the player displays the file name (and album and artist info) in the 2 line LCD display.Audio CDs that I have burned (from mp3) with Nero 5 and Nero 6 also have the name of the songs displayed in the LCD.The only major issue I have had with the unit is that the headphones padding falls off after 3 weeks of daily usage. (This happened to me on 2 different units.)If the headphones were not so cheap (and poor quality on the padding) I would rate this unit 5 stars.
nice price, buttons are hard to see, great for a caror for portable use.
I chose the new Local Delivery Express option in the wee hours of the morning on Monday and had it in my hands the same Monday evening. It took me all of 20 minutes to install this between my cable box (Time Warner) in the living room (which is already attached to a 60" plasma via HDMI) and my new flat panel 32" flat panel tv in my den/office. The installation instructions are simple and couldn't be any easier. The RGA cables are color matched for video out/in on your transmitter and receiver device, respectively. All I needed to do was switch the office/den television to AV input and shazam! Great picture and sound, no interference from my nearby cable modem. I am experiencing no picture or sound delay/degradation at all. I then hooked the IR remote wire up to the transmitter and placed it with the sticky side in the cable box remote reception area and voila! The cable box remote works perfectly from my office so I don't have to go into the living room to change the channel. This set up also allows me to leave the living room television off as it is attached directly to the signal coming from the cable box. Thrilled with the results AND the $ savings that I get not having to pay for another cable box far exceeds the cost of the entire Amazon order.
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.
Item arrived in RECORD TIME! Always a pleasure dealing with this seller.
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.
This review is for people like me who are looking to minimize the weight of the lens, while getting good image quality at the same time..On the positive side, this lens takes sparkling pictures on my Rebel XS camera, excellent in every way.At 1.5 pounds, though, I found it to be too heavy for a carry-around lens for travel. I returned it and purchased the Canon 17-40mm lens, which is better for my needs.
I have had this lens now for only a few days but I think it's a great lens overall. Not quiet 5 stars as you'll see below:Cons:1. I have read that at 300mm (480 on my XTi) that images begin to get a little soft. I have noticed this too however I think it is sharper than my previous 70-300mm Tamron lens.2. This lens drains batteries faster than any other lens I've had. I imagine it's because of the IS (even if it's off). I was having a problem on my XTi when I only had 2 bars left on the battery. I have the Canon power grip too, so I had 2 batteries in there. When it was at about 2 (nearly 1 bar I imagine) my Camera would take a picture and even use IS with the lens, but after the shutter opened it would close and the lcd screen on my XTi would not work. The power light would stay "on" on the camera even if I turned it off. I had to remove batteries then I could take one more picture and same thing happend. I read on message boards about this error, and it seems it's just the draining of the battery, so make sure you have a backup battery! :)3. The lens is a little heavy, not that bad, but if you were going to be walking around all day (which I do); I think alterating hands and lens throughout a day will be okay.4. Not a "L" lens. Image quality will not be quite as sharp but hardly noticable.Pros:1. Not a "L" lens. Yes I know that was a con too, but basically what I mean here is that it's not going to standout like an "L" lens does (the L lens pro series has a white body instead of black like this one).2. Compact. Fits nicely in my Canon backpack.3. IS. You can really see the difference at 300mm while looking through the view finder, even before you take the picture. IS is great!4. Price! For a Canon lens I think the price here on Amazon is spot on. Great lens and well worth the price.5. Image Quality. I feel this lens is better than my old Tamron lens.Well overall I think this lens deserves a 4. Great lens. Oh and go ahead and buy the hood, it's worth it too.
use to hook up a upconvert DVD player to a 46" 1080p Sony hd tv. it works fine, but don't really see a huge improvement from using S-video cable. It is easier to connect, since there is just one connector.
Slim but spacious! This replaces my backpack laptop carrier because it can fit where the big backpack cannot. Lots of room but also has plenty of built-in carriers that detach to load or unload.
These Cables to Go are amazing for the price that you pay for them. I can honestly say there is no difference between these cables and my "High End" cable. I have tested the picture quality on my PS3 hooked up to a 55 inch Bravia TV using these Cables to GO, and my name brand exspensive cable and like I said, no difference. You will not find a better deal for a 2 metre cable. I may be from beans town but don't let that fool you...tricolore jusq'au bout! GO HABS GO!!!
Skullcandy is a great company and delivery great products.The Skullcrushers in particular are one of my favorites.Whats good about Skullcrushers...1. Lifetime Warranty! Skullcandy has the BEST warranty in the business.Register your product at [..]and receive a full refundif your product fails to function properly.2. They had a built in subwoofer, which uses 1 AA battery (included)making it the best Skullcandy headphone for bass.3. The Skullcrushers are the only Skullcandy headphone to fold.The headphones are like Transformers, in that they can fold down tofit in my hand and to be able to be packed in a bag.4. Accessories are not a big advantage, but include adapters for stereos and air-plane jacks.Whats bad about Skullcrushers...1. The size of the Skullcrushers can make it a little tight on your ears.2. Does not fit around your neck like most other headphones.3. The length of the cord is a little too long. I once got it caught onthe edge of my desk and yanked out the cord.But because of the lifetime warranty I got a replacement within a week.In the end, what really matters is what you will be using this for.I would recommend buying this over other headphones if you are going tobe using it for the bass, or to travel.
I'm actuay writing this review on my SL-6000! It far exceeds any expectations I had before buying. The only drawback is sparse development resources and available software. It does run Zaurus 5000 and 5600 programs, but not well and not in VGA resolution.Battery life: for me, reading and surfing the web... about 4 to 5 hours. That is with an IBM microdrive installed, which is power hungry.
When shopping for speakers in my 5.1 audio system, I looked at all the online reviews for entry pricepoint speakers. They all pointed to the Fluance AVHTB+ and the Onkyo SKS-HT540. I also saw some online forum recommendations for the Jamo S 406. The Fluance and Jamo sets have tower front speakers, which is a plus since you want the sound at ear level and you don't need stands for tower speakers. I didn't notice Polk until later.I didn't listen to the speakers in person because they are hard to find in stores (where the prices are higher anyway) and all decently made speakers sound the same to me, just like all colas and American domestic lager beers taste the same. Some people swear they taste a difference, but scientifically and statistically when you do a double blind taste test nobody can tell the difference. Companies build brand equity so that a certain product seems better in your head, but that's all it really is. The only way speakers could be objectively reviewed would involve recording several different types of sounds, playing them back with several different speakers, and determining with audio wave equipment which speakers played back the sounds most accurately. But it's not done that way, so I went by build quality.The Onkyo set had two more speakers than I wanted (since I didn't want to pull the couch from the wall and set speakers behind it for 7.1 sound) and all it really seemed to have going for it is a pretty good subwoofer (which is one of the least important speakers in a home theater setup.) The Fluance was nice and unlike the others they have 3-way front tower speakers, but reviews said the center channel speaker was lacking and the center channel speaker is the most important. The Jamo is no better than Fluance.Then I noticed many people recommending the Polk Monitor series in online message boards. At first I thought it was more money than I wanted to spend, but then I realized that the reason they were recommending Polk Monitor was that they had discontinued the Monitor line and some retailers who had overstocked these speakers were offering such huge discounts that it could be had at about the same price as the Onkyo, Fluance, and Jamo entry level sets. This is something the online reviews hadn't factored in. The Polk woofers are poly coated and have butyl rubber surrounds with 1" tweeters just like the others. The circuitry is considered very good, as is the internal bracing. And the tweeters are silk domed with neodynium magnets. You have to step up to more expensive Fluance's SX-HTB+ line (which also have 2-way front speakers) to get the neodynium magnets and internal bracing, although they also have ferrofluid cooling for better reliability. I couldn't find anything about the magnets or whether they have silk domes in the Onkyo or Jamo sets. The sensitiviy is right in line with Fluance and Jamo, and better than Onkyo. In the end, brand equity also had a little to do with it, although it wasn't one of my first priorities. Polk is a better known speaker brand. The Monitor 50s are lacking ferrofluid, and ferrofluid adds to reliability, but none of the other entry level sets I saw had it either and the Polks have a 5 year warranty.I got the cherry front speakers and when they arrived they looked a lot better than I expected. I got the Monitor 50 front speakers with the CS1 Center, because it was important to me to have the same size woofers (5.25") and same quantity of woofers (2 per speaker) in the front speakers as the center speaker, for the best timbre matching possible. The bi-wiring feature was a nice addition, because you can separately wire the woofers (responsible for the middle frequency tones) and the tweeters (responsible for the higher frequency tones) if your receiver allows it. The speakers seem to do their job real well. I think it's better at reproducing background stereo in movies than it is at reproducing voice dialogue, but a lot of that has to do with how well the movie producers recorded the voices in the first place. Some people on the Polk audio forums say these speakers simply don't compare quality-wise to the more expensive Polk RTi series, but I wouldn't know about that. I have a feeling you could blindfold anyone (even someone who certified themself an "audiophile"), put them in my living room, and they wouldn't be able to tell you what I spent. That's exactly what I was looking for.This model has been discontinued for about a year now and retailers are still selling them. I've read that the TSi series replaced it, and that the only difference is a nicer looking cabinet.
I got this as a birthday gift for my friend. She really loves it. I'm getting another one for my mom. I think the quality is justified by the price. Tho, I was kinna hope that it can play music while displaying the pics but, clearly, it cant.The manual is not very helpful in terms of how to get the pictures right in the 16:9 ratio without stretching them.I'm pretty new with photoshop so it took me quite a while to figure this out. Some of the previous reviews were very helpful. Thanks, by the way.Anyhow, here are the 2 simple steps that I used.1. First, crop pictures into 12.5" X 7" (w x h)2. Then, resize the picture 1000x757. True, it might slow down the loading time a bit more but the quality is much better compared to 480 x 363. You can play around within this proportion depends on your preferred quality and number of pictures.
This remote is very small, and it does what it's supposed to do. You will not be disappointed...especially with the price.I say, get one. You'll always be able to find a use for it....like....remotely snapping pictures so that you don't cause camera shake through your tripod, and is also good for taking self portraits.
We're not impressed with this transmitter.Ease of use - nope. You have to click through all stations to find the best. As you drive from one area to the next, that best station may need to be adjusted.Sound quality - nope. You have to crank up the iPod volume to the max in order to get any signal through. The iPod doesn't have the best amplifiers, so the fidelity suffers. You also have to crank up the stereo. Be careful when you switch to another source on the car stereo or plug in headphones to the iPod! Additionally, there's a significant amount of noise/static.Can't recommend this one.
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.
When reading magazines or books in spanish, this pen saves time of having to look up word after word in the dictionary. It usually scans correctly after one or two tries, however sometimes, you have to get it just right, especially on smaller text. I think it is totally worth the price, and has helped my Spanish studies tremendously.
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.
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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Producto conforme a mis requerimientos y ya fue probado con la camara sony compatible y todo funcion&oacute; sin inconvenientes, solo resta continuar empleandolo.
I've been using this for almost 2 years to clean HDTVs and computer screens. It's the only stuff I'll use now as the microfiber cloth never scratches and the cleaner cleans glass and plastic LCD screens perfectly... dried on gunk and all! Highly recommended for households with several TVs and computer screens.
It looks as good as it performs. We highly recommend it and you'll be pleased by the price.
I am 6ft. tall and find this pack very comfortable. It holds my camera, an assortment of lenses, filters, and everything I carry on a shoot. I wore out a LoPro Trecker; however, I find this pack very well made and superior to the LoPro and expect it to last longer.Raleigh HarmonOlympia, WA
Works fine with Garmin Nuvi 350. Pretty nice flexible cable. Ninety degree angle plug works well when mount is on windshield to attach to mount, which makes it quicker to remove Nuvi to take it out of car.
These speakers provide great sound and are able to handle anything my onkyo receiver can deliver.
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.
This replaced an older Motorola router. We have had 3 laptops and a desktop going on this router, sometimes with a X-Box thrown in, and it has performed flawlessly. I was a little concerned about setup but that was a breeze. Reception seems to be good. Regarding the X-Box, there were times when it would not connect to Live with the old router. Since getting this router, it has never failed to connect. I am happy with this router!
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.
Very handy when using a tripod for night shots, etc. At this price I think it is a MUST HAVE for any Nikon user with a camera that it supports.
Nice feel and finish to unit. Limited functionality with a Mac, unapparent on the Web site. So far, a one-trick pony. Hope drivers for other applications are developed.
Product came in as described and works very well. This will be very handy with self portraits of the family and our pets.
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.
part comes in right time, when i hoop up PC & TV it is working.
I was looking for a simple mp3 player for my wife to use while walking. I accidentally ordered two instead of one, but after using one, decided to keep them both so that I could have one. I have used both the radio and music features. The display is small, and the menus take some getting used to, but it is hard to beat for the price.
This is a nice TV with a beautiful picture and lots of inputs, but ... and it's a big but, it has sound issues galore.You'll will see in the discussion thread this had issues from a high pitched sound and other issues of HDMI sound drop outs.I returned one and got a replacement because I like the TV so much, but that also has the sound issue so I'm giving up and returning it.If asked around and several people have had similar issues with different models, so I think it's a Samsung thing in general.It's a shame, I really wanted the TV, but it doesn't matter how nice the picture is if sound and noises are ruining the whole experience.
this does not speak the streat names and is useless. Get something which tells you streat names.
This computer is great for the home - if it works! Less than a year after we got it, the hard drive totally fried! And we are not a family of heavy users - we average maybe 2-3 hrs a day. Like the other reviewer, we found Customer Support to be a total waste of time. We wasted 10+ hours on the phone with them, all the while they tried pushing the problem onto us before (finally!) getting permission to return the computer so they can fix the problem.Then, when the computer returned, we had to, of course, go through all the hassle, yet again, of loading and reloading software. Another 7 months went by and now, the computer's on the blink - again! This time, problem reading the CD/DVD drive! My question is - did tech support actually fixed the problem or just re-installed re-cond parts? Or is this an inherent problem in ALL Compaq computers? Can't wait to waste yet another 10+ hours with their lovely support people again!Last word - "Should have bought a Dell!"
Wires are labeled, pre-stripped, absolutely no complaints. The bag even lists a color code chart on the back for easy reference.
I bought these earbud headphones a few years ago. I used them ALL THE TIME. I just purchased a replacement pair because the original left earbud is not producing enough sound. In that regard it just seems to have died. That's not to say this is a bad product. Actually this is a great product. As I said, I used them all the time and after a few years they finally wore out.Also, these are great headphones for working out...biking, running, walking, etc. They stay in your ears and sound great. By contrast, the earbud Apple headphones that come with iPods and iPhones are completely useless! They fall out of my ears just sitting still, let alone doing any rigorous activity. These are far and away better sounding and a better fit than Apple (overpriced) earbud headphones.And the price has come down considerably since I first purchased them (on Amazon) a few years ago for over $30. I just paid under $20.
This is the first time I have made a camera purchase on internet, I am a very satisfied customer. Will make more purchases in the future.
I bought the AirClick for when I'm in the car and other such circumstances. It works excellent in the car. I can hide the iPod and still control it from the steering wheel. The only drawback is that I can't see what song is next, but oh well. That's what playlists are for.
This router does what I want it to do. Works great, easy installation. The directions made it easy to install. Just follow the directions and you can't go wrong. Took me about 10 minutes to figure out all the specifications. I even hooked it up to my PS3 and it works really well. No hang ups, lag, or interruptions. If you're looking for a router look no further this purchase is great, can't go wrong.
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES ... IN YOUR POCKET ...WIDESCREEN PLEASURE ..... 4" SIZEI just purchased this babe ... not even 48 hours ago!I LOVE IT ....I'm a NYC hypnotist by trade. Always watching updates,following my peers DVDs and since I run a full-timehypnosis practice in New York, I have a lot of trainingvideos (running a business .. taxes ... computertraining programs)I have to keep up on.Well, life catches up on you ... and I just don'thave the time to watch them or even to be in a locationwhere I am near to a computer where I can view them ...and carrying a bulky laptop is out of the question.I was upstate NY last week, being driven by a friendto teach a class. He had his apple ipod in the frontseat and said, I was watching your training videojust before you got here .....I said, "At Home?"He said, "No .. here .. and lifted up his ipod."I was pretty amazed.I said, "The picture's so small.'He replied, "One plug ... into my wide screen tvat home .. and this little unit carries 250 hoursof video."I was blown away.Went to J and R music ... consulted Amazon reviews ..I saw the Creative Unit but owned the Creative ZenSleek ... and although it is a great, durable, almostunbreakable unit (MP3 Player) ... it had the worstfiling system. It dumped all your files on the harddrive and then it was a nightmare, despite Creative'sbest efforts at writing a piece of software to competewith Apple.The J And R Salesman, a very old Lithuanian immigrantwith an immense knowledge of electronics .. told mehands down .. the Zen was the best ... it had morecodecs ... could play more videos ... music files ..without the hassle of fumbling through the applepriority operating system and a mass of conversions.Well, more research ... Amazon .. I bit the bullet.Close to 400 big ones for the 60 gig ... andI love it.... The quality is excellent ...the tinny speaker is perfect for me .... thebuild in radio ... wonderful organizer andrecorder ... are all wonderful extras thatApple charges a fortune as add ons ....And Creative products that I have ownedare solid, feisty little devils.I plugged this unit into my 32 inchSony TV this morning and was blown awaywith the quality ... playing a videothrough it. This feature alone makesit worth the price ... for showingfilm clips when I do hypnosis trainings.Check this out .... If you have toview a lot of videos ... for pleasureor business .. would like to keep a messof fun photos (a whole lifetime worth) ..in your bag ... a radio ... an organizerwhose screen blows away my Palm Pilot Treo..This unit may fit all your needs ...So ... don't thank me all at once ...P.S. Buy the skin for the extra 20.You'll be glad because it will keepyour new baby .. nick free.regardsJohn PetrocelliNew York Hypnosis Center LLChttp://www.healthwithhypnosis.com
This item works. I recomment buying it. If you don't buy it you suck because it's a calculator and it's totally useful.
The Case Logic Compact case is outstanding, the perfect balance of hard and flexible, unlike the neoprene covers you may have tried before. I got two cases, one for my portable HD and the other to carry my iPod and accessories on trips. These cases are durable, good looking and highly functional. You won't regret getting it.
When I decided I needed a new keyboard and mouse I went looking for 3 things:1. Wireless Optical Mouse2. Wireless Keyboard with Multimedia Controls and a Flat Profile3.A Base that Only Uses One USB Port4.A Range that Would Fill my Dorm RoomThe Keyboard: The keyboard is everything I could imagine and more, the keys are comfortable and make a wonderful clacking sound when I type. Everything is clearly labeled, and there are even labels for all the more common keyboard shortcuts, such as "undo" and "save" on the front side of the keys.The great thing about the keyboard is that it controls my media programs without making me change windows. I even use the special-function keys more than I would have thought, especially the great scroll wheel included on the keyboard. Also, I have written many a paper already and I am still on the original batteries included by Logitech, and I have a feeling they will last another month.The Mouse: The Mouse is an amazing piece of hardware by itself. I have never used a more accurate mouse, optical, wireless or otherwise. It works great for everything from Photoshop to first person shooter games.Admittedly it is clearly designed for the right-handed, the back and forward buttons being placed for the thumb on the right hand. How about those extra buttons! I use the navigation button so much that when I go to the computer lab I find myself hitting the side of the mouse with my thumb.I love the scroll buttons I almost wish they could replace the scroll wheel, and they often work in applications that will not accept universal scroll wheel and vice versa. I use the application switching button more than I ever used the alt-tab button combination. The batteries have never run out on me, I use my computer for most of my entertainment in my room and only put the mouse in its cradle at night. Finally, it is unbelievably comfortable, not to mention that its sleek shape is easy on the eyes.The Software: I have to admit that for all its usefulness the iTouch software included by Logitech is the most utilitarian part of this set. But for all of that it took five minutes to install, twenty minutes to customize, and works great.I love the green/red display that Logitech uses to let you know when you are using one of the special-function buttons. It shows up at the bottom of the screen unobtrusively and is gone in less than a second. This display makes it much easier to adjust the volume, I'm not just hitting buttons blindly anymore, now I know when the volume is on mute and I'm just going to hurt my ears by turning it up.To address some of the complaints by other reviewers:1. The multimedia buttons do work with iTunes2. The base station has a relatively small profile I just put it next to one of my speakers and I can always see the display3. Even if I couldn't see the base station, Logitech conveniently places an alert at the bottom of the screen when you use any of the "special buttons, " and in addition it is easy to check just by clicking on the iTouch icon in the system tray4. I use Netscape and although the universal scroll doesn't work, the scroll buttons do and Logitech makes updates all the time, and they are easy to check and install with the included software.
I purchased this so I could connect my iPod to the radio of my Nissan Frontier truck. It is easy to set the frequency, has plenty of power so my radio can receive its signal, and has no background noise or hiss. I highly recommend the Griffin iPod transmitters because our family has three of them and they all work great.
First off, I'm not under 13 or whatever, I just didn't want an account, BUT about the radio: IT'S AWESOME!!! Don't listen to these other people, because the volume goes up REALLY loud so you're able to hear it, and it also plays the stations well without static and the batteries last a while. I don't understand why this product is getting so many poor reviews. Hopefully you'll take my word for it. I love it. I got this for Christmas of '05 and it's currently Feb. '06 and the batteries and everything are properly functioning still!! Great buy!!!!
This voice recorder is great. the sound quality is fantastic and the price is fair.I use camtasia to record the video and use this recorder for the audio.The sound is clear enough to make DVD tutorial.
Incredible camera. Image quality is perfect, video recording is easy and reliable. The menu is finally very user friendly. AA product.
I had a Garmin Street Pilot III before, and I like it a lot. Since it has been a long time, the map needs to update and it looks a little bulky,I decided to get a new one. After a while of research, finally I decided to get this C530.But I am very disappointed compare to the one I had before.First, the voice prompt always says 'turn left' as 'turn B-left', it's annoying.Second, after each turn, it won't show the road name of the next turn until it gets to about 0.2 miles. I don't feel I am giving enough time to prepare.Sometimes, after you make a turn, it won't promt the next turn for you if the next turn is between 0.2 - XX miles alway. The GPS is just silent until you reach 0.2miles, always makes me wonder if it talks at all.The volume adjustment is very bad. There are about 9 or 10 scales, but the top 2 are almost the same, and the bottom 7 are almost the same, basically it is like only two scales. If you use the top 2 on the local, it's too loud. but if you use the bottom 7, you won't hear much if you are on highway. You have to adjust the volume when you get on or off highway, very inconvenient. Also the place to adjust volume is very easy to be touched accidently.The calculation is not as good as what I thought. I use fastest route calculation, it often leads me to a lot of small roads, makes a lot of turns, and usually there are a lot of traffic lights, the result is it takes me much longer than it originally calculated. It supposed to have traffic information considered in it's calculation, but I haven't activate that function yet. On the day I updated the software on line, I lost the traffic icon on GPS.I wrote to technique support for two questions, but haven't got back from them after about a month now.There are really a lot of things to complaint about. especially the screen design and the software. Just to be fair, the screen design and the software problem are not only in this model, I tried Magellen roadmate 2000, had the same problems too. I would rather return the Garmin C530 I got, but I will lost half of my money due to Amazon return policy. I really would rather continue using the old one I have.
I tried to set up the unit but the WLAN would not light up. Returned the unit because Linksys thought I might have a defective unit. ... Again it did not light. After some time with another Linksys technician, we figured out that the unit must be at least 6ft away from the wireless access point for the WLAN to come on. Otherwise the only way things would work was hardwired. This is not stated anywhere in the manuals. ... Since I had a short hardwire cable the unit had to be close. Now it works great and I'm pleased.
I bought a pair of these headphones because I heard good things about them on the internet. Normally, I don't buy headphones until I hear them first. My gamble paid off.These headphones somehow manage to give you great highs with great base. Usually, headphones either give you one or the other. They look like the headphones that would come with a cheap radio...until you plug them in.Admittedly, the design is a little flimsy, but they come with a lifetime no ask warranty, so if they break, who cares? Just send them to get fixed.I plan on buying a second pair soon. The best lightweight headphones money can buy. They sound better than some of the big headphones, and they'll blow any pair of Sonys away.
Bought these speakers to fill an unusual (tall, thin) cabinet space in a kitchen. They do the job nicely, particularly at higher volumes. At lower volumes, the bass tends to drop off, but the sound remains crisp, unlike other speakers I listened to in the same price range.
The camera seemed o.k. couple little issues with condition, but no manual. I am a novice slr user, and am lost as to how to use this thing. Asked seller to send manual, but still haven't heard. Will have to buy one for $10.00. Oh well. mike
I bought this camera about 2 years ago and have only used it about 5 times for special occasions. The last time I used it was in April - I went to use it in June for my son's band concert and it just stopped recording video. I was so upset because I was sitting in the audience and couldn't tape the final performance of the year. (there had been no indication that the camera was going to break, so I assumed it would work and took it to record the concert) It plays back previously recorded video just fine, but will now only record sound. I called Sony - they told me to buy a cleaner for it and it should work again. I went all over to find one, but ended up having to purchase one from Japan on Ebay since Hi8 seems to be fading out. Needless to say, the cleaner didn't work and after a second call to Sony, they could only offer to clean it for me again on MY dime (about $100) with no guarantee that it would fix the problem. I said that it wouldn't be worth it, that I should probably buy a new camera and the operator actually agreed with me stating that the heads are probably gone. Check on the internet - this seems to be a common problem with Sony cameras - I'll not be buying this brand again. I have a Cannon that's lasted me FOREVER, so I'll just buy an updated camera made by them.
used this to connect an older airport express to my onkyo 807. can now stream music from my laptop to the HT system via airplay effortlessly, using airfoil for pc for streaming purposes
What can you say about cable other than it works and transmits a good signal for all my installs so far
I've owned this system for a year and I have had no problems with it. I not an audiophile at all but to me it sounds phenomenal. Its probably a lot more powerful than I needed since I live in a small apartment but its better than not having enough power. DVD works and looks great. Also my wife really likes the appearance. My one criticism which is really too small to affect my 5 star rating is the way the disc load mechanism works. It takes a while to eject and load each of the 5 discs. I haven't timed it but it seems to take longer than what you are used to (6 or 7 seconds maybe). Although it is a small thing, when you are trying to quickly find a disc in one of the 5 trays its a little annoying.
Looks great. The matte canvas works well in my Canon iPF825, nice crisp lines and color is good. Not too good on getting a rich deep black in a night shot, but otherwise no complaints. Well worth the money. I will use them again for my printer needs.
I stuck in 4 rechargeable AA's in there and don't have any idea how long the power lasts. Never even come close. Plenty for loooong trips.
Since I sit in front of my computer almost all day, and since I listen to music almost all day, it's important for me to have decent speakers, and the JBL Creature II fits. The only quibble I have is that the bass and treble controls should be on one of the small speakers instead of on the sub-woofer, which for me is on the floor. So if I want to adjust the bass and treble, I have to get under the desk, and then I just feel like taking a nap under there a la George Castanza.
I had searched high and low for a replacement stylus for my beloved Treo 650. Even the ATT Wireless, ooops, I mean Cingular, no, no, ATT Wireless store didn't have them. Then, I found them. Right here, right on Amazon, and suddenly things changed for me. The mail carrier brought me my styli (not one, not two, but three of these streamlined babies) and the cloud that had been following me was lifted. Clients started returning my phone calls. Attractive women asked to borrow my combination stylus-ballpoint pen. Even the teller at the bank suggested maybe it was time for me to become a private banking customer. Wow, that's all I can say!
I am a long time professional photographer but new to the underwater world. I spent months getting SCUBA certified, researching cameras and technique, and finally buying my first underwater DSLR rig. My first test dive was a complete failure. My lens fogged up in about two minutes and the resulting pictures were completely unusable. Luckily, another photographer was helping me with the test shoot and suggested I buy these. I immediately ordered a pack and used a capsule on my second test dive. Success! Not a hint of moisture anywhere inside the case.Since then I have used them on two more dives and no fogging. With all the other money we spend on diving these are well worth the $1 a dive they cost.
i love my mp3 and so does everyone else. i wish the battery did not cost so much to replace. it's pretty easy to use
Ram CD holder, looks great fits truck wonderfully, has excellent colors, and holds CD's in a easy to access place.
This bag is great. I use it on vacation usually, I have another canon bag as well that I use for home and light travel. This one though is easy to tote on your back, it keeps the camera safe. I also keep my HD video camcorder and all the accessories plus there is room for your wallet and small purchases. I love the front bungee cord strap and find it's useful for easy accres to water bottles. It completely unzips so you can easily and safely place items in or take them out.
I purchased this item as a gift for someone. The device was not loading any songs from the internet or a cd. I have tried to contact the seller but he refused to accept the item for an exchange. Apple's customer service help (located in India ) was not much help.Now I am stuck with a non-functioning Ipod and now I have a reputation for buying cheap items off the internet.
I tried several MP3 players until I decided to get this one. It has a lot of features for the money and works very well. Here are just a few more pros and cons to add:Cons:The case is extremely cheap and didnt fit well...I tossed itDitto for the earphonesControls are quirky (you cant delete an FM preset, you have to copy an new channel over it. (Not a big issue)I would have liked a 'clear all' for the FMBuild quality on the cheap sidePros:Works as advertisedGood FMLong battery lifeEasy MP3 uploadsVery good soundVery bright backlit panelOverall a good buy.
Bought this for my son to use in his dorm room at college (with cable connection). Works very well. Great picture and color.
I got this camera for my birthday last year and...let me tell you...DONT GET IT!!!!...this is what i dont like about it...1. that annoying beeping noise it makes while taking a picture.2. you take like 5 pictures and the battery dies!!!3. (i) cant recharge it with the wall adapter thing...4. pictures dont show up good on the screen.5. well...its just a peice of junk!
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.
This thing is junk. I'm so glad I used an undeveloped roll of 120 film before sacrificing my hard to find 220 black and white film on this thing. Made in Taiwan JUNK. I will send mine back and look for something better on ebay I guess. I cannot get film to load onto this reel, even in the light, much less in a darkroom.SHAME ON YOU ADORAMA!
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 purchased this a few days ago. I had it in my car the past few days...It has already paid for it self. I am a college student that commutes from New London CT to Warwick RI on I-95 North and South Bound. I can def. say there is a lot of speed traps on that stretch of road. The nice feature of this radar is how it goes off a good two to four miles away. If theres more than one cop in the area shooting his radar it will display his type as well. So you can have two or even three radar readings on the display with strengths of how strong they are (meaning how close you are to them) I think this will be the best $290 I ever spent. It has already paid for it self three times. I love to curise at 75-80 on open stretch of I-95. I mean who doesnt? With this you should not have any fear of them clocking you it does go off well before you will see them in your sight. It almost NEVER goes off for a false readings. The only places where I have noticed in my town is at a Stop and Shop grocery store, it beeps once and goes off, and at our Giant Crystal Mall. Other than that, it only goes off when the cops running it. If you have a lead foot, and have your last warning...Get this radar it will save you. This is the best one on the market, it beats the Escort X50, and any cheap ones by a long shot. (Cobras, etc)I would recomend this to anyone that likes to drive fast. Just keep in mind keep it with in reason. Be safe as well.
Delivery is fast. and the sleeve is in a very good condition, though it is a bit big for my 14inch IBM.
Don't waste your money. I've been scanning channels for hours at a time and all all get is static. I did get the weather channel once. I scanned the complete range of channels on every bank and nothing. You have been warned.
Sure, when you're looking for a battery, the big, flashy five-hour megavolts are tempting. But if you are an entry level photographer, this is the only battery you need. I got this battery with the Canon ZR-20 I purchased recently, and so far, this battery has never dieded on me. Litium-Ion is a geek term meaning you can charge the battery whenever it's convenient, instead of (like the old VW bettle) waiting until you're out of juice to refill. With two hours of recording time at full charge, even with the LCD screen out, chances are you'll never need another battery for years. That is, unless you go professional, which is another story all together...
I am surpised at the negative comments about the PortaPro. First of all, you will be very hard pressed to find any other headphone in this price range that has better sound. Period. The closest are the Sennheiser PX100 but in comparison, even they lack clarity and comfort. The PortaPro are the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. The only "minor" complaint are the rare times that, in my haste to remove them, I catch and yank a hair or two. I can, and have, worn these for hours with no discomfort. They are so comfortable that I have fallen asleep with them on. I have never once had any problem with them except for having to replace the foam ear cushions due to wear and age, but which are very inexpensive to replace. I easily fit them into their carry bag to tote anywhere. In the 80's the PortaPro was the hot new look, and as far as I am concerned, still look great in comparison to some others, including awfully expensive cans such as the K1000.For all the negatives I have read here I say, "Bah!". I have had my PortaPro for over twenty-two years and they are still going strong. Some of my reasons for purchasing the Portas way back then were their exceptional sound (still one of the highest rated headphones!), portability and screw-on 1/4" adapter. Traveling from location to location for listening and recording, it was all too easy to loose adapters. I only recently misplaced my adapter, but Koss has already put one in the mail to me, free of charge. That goes to show how Koss feels about their cutomers and another reason I will keep using and buying their products. If you want really good sound, that won't empty your wallet, will hold up on the go and you don't have to squeeze into your ear (ugh!), then look no further than the PortaPro.
I purchased a 160 GB Classic iPod to replace a 30 GB iPod. The old iPod would synch to my music library without a problem. I can't get the new one to synch, I sent it back to Apple and they found no problems. I still can't get it to synch. I think it stinks. My daughter has a 4 giga nano and it has no problems synch music. Needless to say, I am not happy.
I bought these as a replacement for a member of my family who broke their stock ipod headphones. That person told me she likes these much more then the stock apple ones(which only go from 20-20,000Hz, while these Sennheiser go from 18-22,000Hz). If you're looking for an earbud with the best bass possible, try the v-moda brand bass earbuds(imo, better then the shure e2c's), they go as low as 8Hz.
I bought both... The d40 was going to my friend and the d200 to myself. When I recieved both, (...from Cameta Cameras by the way. No hassle purchase. I didn't have anything to say to them, they didn't have anything to say to me. I dislike having to order by phone or have anyone call me or have to call anyone. When I order online, that's all I want to do. Press a button and have the camera show up. Like Magic! LOL)I tried them both out. I keep trying to convince myself that I am happy with the d200! I really am! (sigh) The D40 was lighter, seemed to take brighter pictures with less hassle, my 11yr old daughter was having a blast with it. I understand that the d200 is the more 'professional'camera with more buttons and gizmos. So please don't email me or think that I don't know what all the buttons are for, or that I must be doing something wrong to not get the 'best' out of my d200. I CAN get the best out of the camera. It just seemed that the d40, out of the box, in auto mode, was more correct. I find myself having to 'fuss' with the buttons and gizmos on the d200 to get things right, even in auto mode, whereas the d40 was right on for light, movement and what have you. I take pictures of moving horses, people riding, etc., and it is just a wonderful camera that ANYONE can pick up in 'auto' mode and take bright, beautiful shots. I may find myself putting the d200 on the market and picking up that silly d40 instead that I thought I was too good for!!! Sometimes, we want the most expensive, the biggest numbers, (D200=10mps; D40=6mps), because we think that is what we need. And then sometimes what we need is perfectly packaged in a smaller size, for less money but without all the hoopla. Go figure. I guess my point is, don't be taken in by all the hoopla. The D40 is a very nice camera that is being 'sold'as a beginner DSLR. It's better than that. My only issue with the D40 is that the LCD could easily be scratched without a cover. Before I gave the camera to my friend, who is a notorious clutzs, I put a PDA protective, sticky plastic screen cover over it. I wish that there was some way of putting the same plastic cover that the D200 has over the D40.And my other point . . . go have fun with whatever camera you buy! LOL It's all about getting those memories and images to print!!!
Great value for the price! Music lover for years, wonderful sound system, will recommend to everyone I meet.
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.
This is spec'ed as working on the e300 and e1 - I bought an E3 after having used several E300s with this adapter and found they used the same square power input on it and the voltage was the same so it works on those 3 at a minimum. Not sure about the newer (after E3) cameras.With the more modern cameras the need for an AC adapter is falling off due to reduced power consumption. If you use the live view screen alot for studio work then this adapter might be helpful. Another alternative is to double the battery capacity with theOlympus HLD-4 POWER BATTERY HOLDER E-3HLD4 which gives you the option of 1 or 2 li-ion packs, a second compliment of knobs and buttons for portrait mode, and also a 6 cell AA battery pack for emergencies.Having used the HLD4 on 2 different E3s I should warn people the AA option never seems to be the right voltage on the E3. With fresh alkaline AAs, the low power indicator comes on almost instantly, and with lithium (E91) AAs its the same story. When using 2 normal li-ion packs that came with the camera, however, it runs for more than twice the usual run time so an all day shoot is no problem.
I bought these speakers around the Holiday times, but after extensive research & in listening to them. I own a Notebook in an Expansion Base so I put it on a wheeled cart for mobility. The FX4021 speakers out did all the other speakers I'd listened to at an electronics retail store. I even contacted Altec Lansing to see if the FX6051's would fit my purpose and to my amazement, they said these would be just fine for a notebook. They didn't try and tell me to get the higher priced set. Aside from a 2.1 speaker system "meant" for a PC, I bought a 20' cord to unplug the speakers from my base station and plug them into the 'headphone' port of my television. Talk about a Home Theater experience in the bedroom with a remote control for the speakers. The SFX of 'sound field expander' is awesome both on the computer but hooked up to the TV...words cannot describe that these can also be used for your headphone jack on a 'normal' TV...it's like I don't need to go into my real Home Theater room to watch movies with the tight bass and the awesome midrange and tweeters from the two desktop speakers.I now know what to get my friends for a gift...these with a patch cord for a headphone output!
The hub worked great for the first few months, really nice. But now one or two, will work whenever they want to. Sometimes one does not work at all, but I get great use out of the ones that do work.
After reading the glowing reviews of the HD 497s (discontinued by Sennheiser over 2 years ago, for reasons I will explain below), I expected incredible sound that would be extremely portable and relatively sharp looking.The first part was right on. The sound in these cans is INCREDIBLE, even to a fault. I was hearing instruments I never knew were there, the bass was crisp, and poor quality mp3s were quickly exposed. Sennheiser has never failed me or anyone I know as far as sound goes.As far as portable, these things are awful. They feel quite bulky sitting on your shoulders and the leatherette pads can be quite irritating on your neck. The cord is ridiculously long and I found myself twist-tying it and still getting it snagged in my clothing and my desk at work.Lastly, they are described as semi-circumaural. The semi comes from the feeling you get after wearing these for more than 45 minutes - you want to jump in front of one. They are only circumaural if you have tiny ears, otherwise they are supposed to rest on your ears which creates quite a bit of pinching. I wear headphones 8-10 hours a day and by the end of the day I felt like going postal. They were quite red and painful, and I have been unable to 'break them in', so to speak.Pick these up if you don't wear them for extended periods of time and appreciate audiophile quality sound at a conservative price. Otherwise, shoot for the HD457s (velour cups) or the PX100s (described as the best portable open headphones available by many).It's no wonder why Sennheiser discontinued this product. It's not streetwear and it's not good for long durations.
This is a great wireless device for installation of CAR DVD system. This provides the stero sound coming from your CAR DVD Player to your car speakers without wires.
The Pixma works very well. We are pleased with it, but we buy manyink cartridges. We ignore the "low ink" warning as long as we dare, and you'll want to have a full set of replacement cartridges on hand.
I got this to listen to AM talk radio but it does not have the AM band as advertised. Amazon even sent me another with the same problem. You can zoom in on the picture on this page and see that it is not there.
The AV600 looks like a pretty standard power strip with bright colors painted on to help you organize and categorize your connections. Stickers and cable guides come with the strip to help you organize.The strip seems to be well built, but I really can't say for sure whether it can live up to its claims. I guess only an independent testing lab could do that.As far as the rated protection level, you could probably find another power protector that has a higher rating for a similar price. However, my experience with the Monster branded products has been favorable, so I really bought this item based on the company reputation and past experience.One benefit of this power protector is that you can plug it in with the flat power connector and move your furniture (if applicable) close to the wall, unlike normal power strips where the plug sticks way out.If you have really high end equipment, or live in Florida as I do, I would recommending spending a little extra for more 'protection'.
After much time looking for a mouse, i found this mouse my Micro Innovations to be the best at the price. Having three quick access buttons with a scroll wheel does not come cheap, but this products makes the exception. With the sleek shape, it allows your hand to rest softly, and also having the quick access right next to your thumbs. Scroll features allow you to scroll threw documents fater. This is a good buy. A must
I can personally speak about the Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphones, which are FANTASTIC! I've heard little subtleties in music and sound that I've never heard over any speakers in my life. Speaking to the complaints of some people about the 'lack of bass', there's PLENTY of bass...if you get a good seal. I've obtained the best seal with the sponge ear buds...the rest would slide in and out slightly and are not as comfortable as the sponge attachments. I am kind of curious to try the E5c's...maybe in a few years after I've had my usage out of the 3's. I would definately recommend the E3c's. It also would make an excellent Christmas present!
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...
It just so flexible and let me shoot from any angle I want, control is hard to learned and seems complicated at first but after all it's just great.Macro mode delivers the nice crip details. I equips it with the nikon wide converter wc-e24 0.66x and found the good combination on it. Like 990 modle, the 995 give me the solid feels when hold it and the grip is well designed so it fits well with my hand.The camera does require some few secounds to turned on and focus, but it doesn't bad compared with its quality. I don't like the way nikon use the proprietary battery for this model so I ended up buying the ... external battery for [$$]and it can go for 2-3 hours with mornitor on (2-3 times longer than the internal one)... Love it.
I purchased my SlimX iMP-350 2 weeks ago. This has been plenty of time to assess the product. Cheers to iRiver for so many features in a product.I wanted an Frequency Modulated Tuner in my CD player, so that narrowed down the choices. As far as shock protection, anything around 45 sec to 1 minute was enough for me. iRiver surprised me with significantly more. Here are my opinions:&gt;Excellent sound quality for a portable device.&gt;A sufficient read-ahead buffer for even the most active individual...up to 16 minutes with WMA formats.&gt;Batteries, charger, and external power pack included.&gt;Firmware upgradeable for future formats...something to boast about with your buds. :)&gt;Preset and User EQ. Very handy.&gt;Sleek design...I'd much rather have a remote to access features instead of all the buttons on the unit.Cons:&gt;Lower battery life than expected. Only around 6 hours with 45sec shock and without external pack enabled.&gt;Less than adaquate earbuds...It would have been better if iRiver didn't include them; most people already have a pair of headphones they prefer.Other comments: About the readability of text on remote: It's fine. You don't need 20/15 to read it.About the manual: Someone said you need at least an IQ of 90 to use the manual...forget the manual. If you have an IQ of 90, don't buy the unit. You won't understand it. Get something more simple.To those techie-nerds out there [me included ;)]You can figure out the unit without the manual.
This a an excellent player for audio books. It has more than enough space, and is very compact.
The Palm M505 is a neat little PDA. It's features are perfect for students to business people. There are many positive elements to this little Palm.The Palm M505 is the perfect companion for a student. It's small size and low price makes it perfect for somebody on the run and someone in need of a durable, compact Palm Pilot. In it's life, my Palm has been dropped numerous times, gotten soaked in water, and gotten thrown into the bottom of a backpack countless times. Again, it is perfect for anyone in need of durable database.
Case is good size for portable hard drives and similar size electronics (I use it for my Nokia N800). The case is well padded and the straps hold the item securely within. I would certainly recommend it to protect these somewhat delicate electronics during transport.
Great screen for the money. Flexible mounting options and long power cord made for easy installation inside a custom-built ceiling enclosure. Includes both IR and RF remotes and receivers, one of which can be wall mounted, and the other can be concealed (it's attached to the power cord). Rolls up and down very smoothly. No noticeable impact on PQ from lack of tension. Very happy with this purchase.
This product was ready to go out of the box. It took me about 10 minutes and the computer was back running like nothing happened.
For the price I paid, $25, this is a great little printer. We've had tons of printers...my husband is a professional photographer and these prints satisfy even him (for our family pics). We got this printer mainly because I'm tired of our digital camera and the pics being buried in a photo program. I'd even yearned for a good old 35mm film camera until we got this little printer. It'seasy to set up, easy to use, and prints good quality pictures straight from the camera. As far as the cartridge only printing 5 prints...that's just the sample pack that comes with the printer. More paper and ink must be purchased and will do more-prices range from $20-$30. With 2 little ones, this is a wonderful invention and now I can do scrap books again.
Printer gave out a while back and I didn't try to fix it. Scanner has been fantastic for many, many years. Has scanned in probably 100s of pages at this point. Goes and goes with no sign of stopping. Very happy.
The lamp is good quality, easy to install and low price. I am very happy with it. I will recommendate to everyone. Thanks.
Useless for recording from satellite receiver.Can't manually schedule recordings.Does not work with satellite TV.Only with TV Guide from cable.
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!
Belkin 12 Outlet Home & Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord - Works well and has been perfect
This is a good memory card, a lot of space, Good price. A must have for taking pictures with a digital camera.
First of all, I agree with another reviewer who commented favorably on the fact that neither the transmitter nor the receiver in this kit use those damn wall warts for power. I have two TVs about 40 feet apart and did not want to pay for yet another cable box. Instead, I purchased an HDMI splitter, a long HDMI cable, and this remote control extender kit. My goal was to be able to control the cable box from the location of either TV and the set-up works great. The whole deal cost me about $70, which is about 7 months of rental on another cable box. By chance, I had an extra remote control for the cable box, but a universal remote would do the job, too. Very happy with how this project turned out, thanks, in part, to this remote control extender kit.
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.
If you're looking for high-end stereo sound, this is not it. It does have good sound, great portablity and a great price.
I bought the desktop charger along with the 2-way radios--it never charged properly--either didn't charge the batteries or overcharged--I finally just went out and bought some rechargable batteries, and a charger at my local drug store--much less hassle overall--
Since my other Koss headphones got stolen I bought these. These are very cool. Sound is very good, and the lifetime warranty on all Koss headphones tells you everything. I like these also because they fit over your ear, not on top of them, so you can wear them longer. Get the case if you are mobile.
It prints fast and sharp. Great for printer my reports and stuff!
This remote is priced cheap but works well the buttons are easy to use and see. It runs most new devices if it fails on one Device you have a 50 trainable button memory. The backlight works well and is a nice skyblue color . It takes 3 AAA batteries it also has a rare sleep button wich works great to prevent burn in on the tv screen at night ..........
It's not bad for 12 dollars. That's my summary for these binos. Details, details...These Tascos are the type of optics you'd buy at Wal-Mart. They feature fold-down eyecups for eyeglasses use, black rubber armoring, and are good for a "normal" person's use.Field-of-view is 383 feet at 1000 yards; 128 meters at 1000 meters. Exit pupil is 2.6mm and the binos weigh 6.6 ounces. The lenses are fully coated, and this is a roof prism set. Focus is adjusted via the dial in the center, and fine-tuning is via diopter ring on the right side. What does all this mean?In layman's terms, the zoom (8) is good for untrained optic users. The number 8 means that you'll see things 8 times closer than you would over your unaided eye. I've found that this is ideal for people with no experience with optics; any less and it won't be powerful enough, and any more powerful and the user's natural movements will cause image shake. Exit is 21mm; this lets in a fair amount of light. Clarity is okay, as I've found that the focus dial in the center only gets you so far. Even by playing with the diopter adjusted as best I can get it, I'd say these binoculars are good for reading the license plate number across a long parking lot. Think 90 yards or so. As long as you're not watching objects for a long time, I think you'll be fine. Any longer than a few minutes and your eyes start to hurt. Typical of inexpensive optics.The rubber armoring does its job; nothing special. The fold-down eyecups are for use without removing your eyeglasses, and they work as advertised. The binoculars have a neck strap attached; it's not removable and is rounded (not flat). It's long enough for any neck, and is sturdy enough to keep the binos around your neck while running. The included lens cleaning cloth is okay, but it's better than nothing. The carrying case is black nylon, and the fabric feels like a cheap eyeglass case. It closes with a Velcro strip, which hasn't started to fray or rip yet. The belt loop is a length of black nylon webbing, and will fit a belt up to 2" wide. Mine has started to pull apart at the bottom stitch, but oh well. I don't expect top quality for twelve dollars.Give it a try if you're strapped for cash or are buying multiple units for family members.
This was advertised to be for a garmin nuvi 770 and again it didn't come close to being the right item.Very disappointed in amazons advertising.
I use a vinyl plotter/cutter that utilizes a serial port and when upgrading to a new pc, forgot all about it. This device puts me back to work!
As many other reviewers have noted, this mount does NOT fit all or even most eTrex GPSrs. I bought this with my nice new eTrex 30, hoping I could mount it to my bike. Nope! Back doesn't come anywhere near fitting the new 10, 20, or 30 models. I think someone (?) should rewrite this ad to indicate exactly which models it DOES fit. And since the cost is low, it is not worth returning. I would hardly get enough to cover postage, and I don't love the USPS enough to just GIVE them my money! Sorry, Amazon, someone (you or Garmin) dropped the ball on this one!
I got mine for Christmas, and I was very happy with it. The 27 or so GB capacity is more than I need. The sound quality is good, but the battery life could have been slightly better (especially after viewing long videos on it). I don't really understand the need for the Zune software- Microsoft made this part way more complicated than it needs to be. The interface of the Zune itself is easy to understand. The reception quality isn't great, but I don't listen to the radio much. Overall, quite a good product.
This bag is big. If you carry a body and more than one extra lens; this is the bag for you. I think I will be in the market for something for just the camera and lens I use most often for everyday use. Good quality; excellent value.
What can you say about an SD card? They either work or they don't. This one works perfectly.
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've had this clock now for about 5 months. It does what it is supposed to. I like the gentle wake feature, where the alarm starts off soft and gets louder. Not so shocking to my system. CD player works fine. Radio works fine. Alarms are easy to set and reset for the next day.Now the bad stuff - note I bought this knowing it did not have these things but I am hoping Sony is paying attention and will give us a new model!It really needs a battery backup. We have power flickers a lot up here in Northern New England and I end up having to reset the time and alarms about 4 days a week.I refuse to spend more money on a UPS than on the clock to fix this.It also really needs a headphone jack so I can listen to my meditation CDs at night without my hubby having to hear them.But again, taking the features they list into account, it's a good little machine.
I bought this because everyone talked about how big it was and how it could hold so much stuff... well it does hold a good amount of gear, but it is by no means big. It holds an acceptable amout camera gear and I do like the bag.The negatives for this bag are:1. The zipper does feel cheap. I'm always very cautious with the zippers because I don't want them to break. Never leave the zippers at the top of the bag when carrying around your gear as they feel like they might open on their own and drop out your gear.2. I wish their was some more velcro or a web or something to hold the gear in place. Stuff can easily shift around in there and you have to be careful when opening the bag that stuff doesn't fall out.If you have a little inginuity and are willing to modify the bag yourself then this is the bag for you! It's very inexpensive and seems to be good in every other way. I would buy this bag again knowing that I will need to make a few changes when it arrives.
I am very impressed with this bag. I carry my two canon cameras and five lens. I love how small it is. Amazing!! and for the price, it's a steal.
Having recently just returned from a trip to Ireland, my husband and I bought two of these plug adapters for our trip. They both worked splendidly. The plugs were used primarily to charge our laptop, iphones, and camera battery. We were both glad that we invested in plugs that had a metal ground input, as some of the ones we were considering buying had plastic ones, and at times a little bit of force was needed to insert them into the plugs in the hotels. Just remember that this is simply an adapter not a converter. So, please make sure that your electrical products are rated for 220V usage rather than just the 120V we use in the US. It is my understanding that most newer electronics can use both, but beware of things with heating elements such as curling irons and/or hair dryers, which I did not use on our trip.
I returned this lens after one week. This lens had a very soft focus on my D80. The more pictures I took, the less I liked this lens. I tried this to take in door and outside pictures, both with poor results. The center sometimes would be almost sharp, but the edges showed distortion. I tried everything from shooting in a smaller aperture, manually focusing, and shooting on a tripod, I just couldn't get this lens to take a tack sharp picture. I think this lens may work for portaits because the bokeh is very soft, but I would worry that the image would not be sharp.
Don't get sucked in by the "get it free" scams in the fake reviews posted here. Spammers are just harvesting email addresses for their ridiculous products.Think about it for a moment. How can somebody afford to give away expensive gadgets just for signing up for some trial offers? Answer: they can't!The San Francisco Chronicle confirms says these offers are bogus. Search sfgate.com or Google for "David Lazarus Free iPod not really" and you'll see what the jokers running these programs are really doing.
Remember the days when you'd spend money on a product and it would come with what you'd need to use it? Those days are over. Maybe this machine works, maybe it doesn't; at this rate I'll never find out. It doesn't come with a USB cable, and the booklet enclosed with the printer doesn't tell you what kind to buy.You need an A-to-B connector. I discovered this by purchasing the only USB connector at my local electronics store, which was an A-to-A. Since I'm new to USB, it would be handy if the Epson booklet said something about this under &quot;USB&quot; in the index. It does not.Before even getting to the point where the instructions said to connect it to the computer, the printer barfed out on the &quot;cleaning&quot; process. I followed the instructions carefully. I only bought this thing because eternal upgrade fever forced me to, rendering it impossible to use my old printer with my newer computer. I assumed it would be a complete item, ready to Plug-n-Play-n-Go. Bad assumption.
I'm poor, and I got this lens because I didn't want to spend the extra $400 on the next one up. This works fantastically with my Canon EOS 50D and shoots like a champ. I got it eight or so months ago and haven't had a single issue- it stays on my camera most of the time as it's better than any other lens I own.
I researched for about a month for a 5.1 speaker system to optimize my computer and Playstation 2 sound. I kept seeing Midiland popping up, so I got these speakers. Well, I must say the sound is superb on these speakers, but everything is falling apart. Out of the box I was not able to get the 5.1 setting to work. I had weeks of emails to Midiland, and they finally said to send the decoder back. I was waiting to send it back when I went back to school so I would actually have decent sound from my computer and PS2. THEN my back right speaker won't work. There's a signal going to it (ie the speaker works), and the speaker works great in stereo mode, but doesn't do a darn thing in Dolby Surround. Now I'm working at Best Buy for the summer and am most likely going to sell these speakers and get a DTS home theater system. I think these are great sounding speakers, and I might be the only one, but my speakers are going to ... after 4 months of use.
We wanted an all in one printer. And this Canon 580 works better than I imagined. The quality of printing is amazing and in scanning pictures the clarity was great. As clear as the original photo. Easy to use...even if you don't read all the directions.
I purchased this as an extra battery for my Canon SD1400 IS after a week-long camping trip in the mountains of Southern Utah. The original battery never ran out of power, but I couldn't review all the photos and 720p movies because I was concerned about using all the original battery power.This battery is identical to the original and is a genuine Canon battery. Works and looks just like the original battery that came with the camera.The battery was shipped two weeks sooner than the estimated delivery date. It arrived packaged securely in good condition.
A professional photographer visiting from New Zealand showed me this camera, which he uses mainly as a sophisticated light meter for his 35mm black and white photography. He said that he's obtained excellent color images using this camera, easily enlarging them to 16 x 20" without no visible loss in quality. I was surprised how well this camera handles, fitting comfortably in the palm of my hand. And thanks to the image stabilized option, I could photograph at a shutter speed as low as 1/15 of a second. The resolution I'd seen from this camera is on par with what I have observed from the Leica Digilux models and the Contax TVS digital camera. In short, this is extraordinary performance from a 4 MP digital camera. Panasonic's latest digital camera comes with a Leica Vario-Elmarit lens, which is as good as the Leica and Zeiss lenses I have seen on other digital cameras. If I had some money to spare as well as space in my camera bag, I wouldn't hesitate buying this little optical jewel of a digital camera.
HP has duped the vast majority of people who have purchased this. No where on the packaging does it indicate that the ink cartridges have less ink. It's a horrible deal and HP's packaging makes you think that you're getting a good deal!I'm thinking a class action law suit is in order here.
This is not a technical review, but I love it.It looks great, the image is fantastic, the decoders are useful, the built in speakers are being used until my amp arrives and they are doing great.
Good looking and as always sony gets the job done no rocket science here it works and looks good doing it.
Works as advertised! It's fantastic. Not sure why I didn't get one of these a long time ago. If you have a family and you are always the one taking the photos you should get one of these so you can be in them also!Decided to buy the Nikon branded remote vs the generic, for $25 why risk it. I'm sure the other ones work too but I know the Nikon will work as advertised!
These work as advertised. Nice and portable, with clear optics and good focus capability. The 8X power helps to keep handshake to a minimum.
works great, very durable and sleek. this was my second laptop sleeve that i purchased from Timbuktu
It works as advertised!. Sounds great on my car stereo, I put a Kingston 2gb USB fully loaded of music.Only I can't find a "shuffle" feature, it plays music in orderd manner. Still searching if exists this feature.
I was looking for something different than the usual CD-Rs for promoting a local Springsteen Tribute Band called No Surrender (www.NoSurrenderBand.com). These worked out perfect for burning their Live performances. The band gets to hear how they sound live and the discs just look really cool.Take a look at the 30th Anniversary Ed. of Born to Run... you'll see they used one of these for the Remastered Audio CD. If it's good enough for Bruce, It's good enough for me.(4 stars is my best because No one gets 5 stars unless it is Truly Amazingly Awesome!)
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 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!!
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original colorful ultra-cool Sony VAIO FJ series laptop with 1GB RAM, 100GB disk, DVD writer, built-in webcam, etc. and all for Free! I got mine from this web site: awesomestufffree.com/laptop
NETGEAR REALLY LET THEIR CUSTOMERS DOWN WITH THIS ONE. AFTER THIS DEVICE, I WILL SECOND GUESS EVERY NETGEAR PURCHASE EVER. MAYBE NETGEAR MAKES A DECENT HUB, BUT THIS TECHNOLOGY SEEMS WAY BEYOND THEM AND THEY COMPLETELY FAILED.I LOST MY RECEIPT AND CANNOT RETURN IT. I AM THROWING THIS IN THE TRASH BRAND NEW. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME/MONEY.
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!
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.
The stations that it can use are 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, and 88.7. Where I live only two of those stations are used by the radio (88.1 and 88.5), however depending on the location in the city then 88.3 is used but with static. With that in mind, the only one that seems to remotely work is 88.3 and 88.5 and that is with a lot of static. For me it would go in and out of working. It would go from little static to covered in static, no matter where I put it in my car. I notice that if I am on the highway going to another city, then it will work a little better than when I drive around in my city, so I am assuming that people who live in a big city will not like this at all.The bottom line is this product did not work, the signal was atrocious and it quickly goes through the battery.
The Beltronic Radar Detector that I ordered was delivered in a timely manner as promised and it works fantastic!!!
I bought the device to switch between a PC and Mac with the same mouse and keyboard; a very simple setup. It worked for about 20 minutes, then stopped working completely.
When shopping for camcorders I was torn between this one and several (much more expensive) high definition options. I'm happy to have gone with the GS320. It shoots in 16:9 and the image quality looks great on my 42" HD TV... comparable to watching a DVD I think. Colors are vivid and I have no regrets about not going with a HD camcorder. Software is pretty intuitive, though I wish it allowed for mpeg2 compression (since the avi files you get are HUGE). Otherwise, no complaints.
As others have stated (and I didn't see until after ordering), not compatible with Etrex-20. I think the title and description should be more complete.
I bought this printer around the middle of December, 2006 and is working fine, I installed the CD on my computer with system 'Windows XP'. I think this printer does excellent Scanning, excellent Copying and excellent Printing (I haven't tried the Fax yet) the only thing is that the ink is a little expensive as it uses HP #21 black, and HP # 22 Color cartridges, just try to 'refill' these same cartriges by purchasing some refills (cheap @ e*Bay) by the way don't refill more than 5 times, not recommended, so after 5 times of refill you would need to buy new HP#21 and HP#22 (e*Bay) and refill those again, just make sure the refill specifies that its also good for "HP F380" and slightly refill when the cartridge is about 3/4 down on ink, don't wait until the cartridge is empty because it can mess-up the electronics in the printer, just make sure to: 1) follow directions from the instruction booklet about the correct procedure for changing or removing the Ink Cartridges and 2) follow directions correctly on the instructions for refilling as it is a delicate procedure. If you take good care of it, this printer will last a good amount of time.
I received the product quicky without any problems. This rangefinder is really good, accurate and professional. I recommend it.
The Maxell iPod battery pack did everything as promised. I like the fact that it has lights indicating when the batteries are getting low. I used it on my flight back and forth from Europe and never even broke out the second set of batteries. It's bulky, but I was only using it on the airplane so that didn't matter. I would recommend it for anyone unsure about plugging in their iPod in a foreign country.
I would always buy a Kensington product over any other. Plus their stuff is always looks good. They always make quality material and this is no exception. The mouse is responsive and reliable.
This device seemed just right: small, inconspicuous with nicely lit remote -- perfect really. BUT, when I connected the iphone my attitude completely changed. Now, I've used a few other FM transmitters such as the iRock and iRiver and realize that the sound is compromised by occasional static. But this Griffen gadget is MUCH worse than the other ones. The static never goes away unless turned to mono and even then it reappears while driving. I tested it side by side with the iRiver and no contest -- the Griffen has a much weaker signal. I really wanted a cable to charge the phone while listening to music but this product falls far short. Hopefully there is something better out there.
Good product. this item came in a timely manor and performed as expected. I am satisfied and would recommend to a friend.
This mic is wonderful to use with Skype. The sound is good and I like the on-off switch.
I purchased this to sync a dive watch with infrared capabilities to my laptop. It worked flawlessly 'out of the box'. The laptop recognized the Adapter and I was able to sync the dive watch within a minute or two. There was no need to install any drivers.
I love this Laptop Tote. It's big enough & ready to take to the pool.
I'd love to give my new Canon printer a try but I didn't receive anything in the box but the printer. No documentation, no install discs, no starter paper, no ink and NO POWER CORD. And good luck getting any help from Amazon. Click contact, fill in the fields and wait while I stare at my nice big silver doorstop.
I am using it and like it. I find it very convenient and easy to organize a number of connections.
I realize this is not a product review - a bit difficult since the product is NO WHERE in sight. The outlet strip ships direct from Amazon and was (and still is) listed as "In Stock" when I ordered on the 31st of last month. For some reason, estimated shipment was not until the 15th of this month, estimated delivery the 23rd. It is now the 18th and USPS still has no tracking info. Pathetic. I'm sure this is a fine item, but it's looking like about a month between order and receipt. In the future I will be ordering items that ship from Amazon only as a last resort.
After some careful research, I decided the Olympus D-460 Zoom was the digital camera for me, and I wasn't disappointed! This is my first attempt at digital photography, and I wanted a camera that would take pictures of excellent quality, but wasn't too complicated to use. (I don't know much about manual settings for different situations and lighting, etc.) I love the way you have a choice as to whether to just point and shoot, or to adjust things first. The settings are so easy to understand and the menu so intuitive that even I can change the settings manually if need be. I did purchase immediately the following accessories: a USB reader, a 64 MB SmartMedia card, a battery charger and two sets of rechargeable batteries, and a case. I considered these items &quot;must haves&quot; for the sake of speed and convenience. I would recommend this camera without reservation to novices and experienced digital photographers alike. The picture quality is amazing, and I've already had some prints made by Ofoto.com from pictures I've taken on this camera. You would never guess that they weren't made from conventional film. You can't go wrong at the price I paid for this camera!
Just bought this great speakers yesterday. i was expecting a quite big package. But the UPS driver handed me a cd-mp3 size case. I was really excited by its size - the entire system fits into my palm. Sound was really great. I have a creative 3300 PC speakers for my desktop. Just to let you know that I don't compromise on music quality. 3300 is a wonderful speaker too with big bass and terrific beautiful speakers. I was not expecting immini to sound like that, but I was expecting quite very little. But this one beats my expectation. Sound was extremely great from this very tiny speakers. If the sound is not good, I'd have returned back the item or would have gifted our friend's kids. But that is not going to happen.I was also not sure whether it plays Ipod nano. It fits greatly and the bass is also great. I live in an 2 bed room decent size apartment. With this system I can hear from any corner of the apartment. Some reviews complained about some distortion while the volume is very high. I tend to agree with that (but very little - not bad at all), but that doesn't stop me from giving five stars for its excellent sound (thats the main purpose of the speakers, right?)Later in the evening, I want to try it with my sony atrac cd-mp3. I was really amazed that the sound quality was better than the Ipod Nano. Hence my mp3 burned cds doesn't really go any waste. Buy website have these systems for just 10 bucks after google checkout which itself is a great deal for this tiny excellent player- I order 2, we have one in the kitchen (Ipod) and bathroom (cd-mp3 player). Great sound - occupies very little space. Now my Ipod Nano and cd-mp3 which sits ideally in the house has potential use hereafter.Other Pros is1. It is definitely travel friendly. It comes along with different plugs for different countries, which is good. I will gift one of this to my relatives back in Asia when I visit them.2. Also, the cable which connects the system and external cd-mp3 player or cd player is great. It is quite short but adjustable.3. It charges the Ipod Nano. So whenever I need to go for jogging this helps.Cons:1. I have sansa m240 1gb mp3 player and this system doesn't play that.2.Last advise: Don't compare with Bose systems, you will be disappointed!For the price I paid (10) this is an excellent system with great sound quality.The reason I am writing this very lengthy review is because while I searched for few things in other reviews, I couldn't get the answer for many of my questions. Hope this will be helpful to many. I will post couple of snaps in amazon. Check that too.Enjoy music with this sleek stylish system!!!
After using it for 3 days, the battery exploded! I had done nothing but left it there, no cords were attached, the batteries were brand new. After discovering about that, I tried to play it, all I got was a hold message and it wasn't on hold. The book said it was electrostatic discharge but I followed the directions and it still said hold. I have returned this for a refund, hopefully this will not be the problem others are experiencing. When I it worked though, it worked fine.
The two part button that is used to secure the zen to the belt clip was snapped together when it arrived not allowing the button to be inserted in the holder.You cannot separate the button when it is snapped together making the belt clip uselessI believe that I should be sent another unit
i bought this item while deployed to Afghanistan. it worked out great. my only issue was that there was no map but i knew that when i bought it. worked out great.
I'll keep this short and sweet. It worked for a couple of months but then for some reason, one of the buds (the longer one) decided not to work (the volume is just very low) and now I only have one working earbud that essentially cost me $25.
I think these have got to be the best headphones for the money out there. I've had mine about a year and an super pleased with them. From great sound, great comfort, I am very happy. I mainly got them to use on flights where I was sick of the engine noise breaking in to the music. I had been using some over ear headphones, but needed something smaller. Much smaller. Enter these sony's.I will concur with one review I read below - the rubber that houses the wires broke down on my and exposed the wires. Annoying, for sure, but I'm just getting another pair. It took them a year and a half of daily use for this to happen, so I am not concerned.
I like this little guy. I removed all the silly software they put on the drive which I thought may mean the storage meter would not work but it does. It suffers from the same problem that most all these flash drives do however in that the structural capability of the USB connector is somewhat deficient and they can get broken if you accidentally kick or hit the body of the drive while it's plugged into a usb port.Besides that I'm surprised that they don't put these cool little capacity meters on all the jump drives.
This TV has every kind of input and output. It is thin and pretty and the picture is really nice. Talk about big, wow. It is a bit dark in darker scenes, but the color is awesome. I didn't know the spider that bit Peter Parker in Spiderman was red and blue, until I watched it on this tv.
Boy, this is way too much to pay for a hood on this lens. It's a great a lens, but this is hardly worth the price.
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*
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 is a great value bag. I hae seen others priced much higher that do not have any additional features.
I needed a replacement Wifi adapter for my HP laptop because the OEM built in chip died. I bought this adapter because a review I read said it worked well with their Linux computer. In Linux it is true plug and play. I use Mepis Linux and I plugged it in, went to the Mepis control to input my WEP key and clicked apply and I was surfing the web. The link level of the OEM chip indicated 52. From the same spot in the house with this adapter my monitor reads 82.I have Windows Vista installed on this computer also and it works well with Vista too. The included software CD was needed for Vista and after inputting the WEP key in Vista I had to reboot Windows to get it to work, but it works well once it is installed.
Good Value for the money, no problems setting up and using. Comes with easy to use software. Good solid Logitech equipment.
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'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.
First of all, I have to say how much I absolutely love my iPod. I am really enjoying using it and having all of my cd's on there (and I have many, many, many cd's). It's such an amazing product and I only wish I'd bought one earlier.Secondly, I have to tell people out there that if you are like me (or what I used to be like), don't think that this is some complex piece of equipment that you won't be able to use. My biggest concern had always been how to download music onto it and everyone kept telling me just how easy it was to do that. I never believed anyone because everyone swears by how easy it is and I've heard that all before without it actually being easy. This however ... is super easy to use. Just put your cd into the computer and itunes asks you if you want to import the cd. You say yes (untick any songs you don't want) and after you've done a few cd's, you plug the iPod into the computer and sit back while it downloads for you. I wish I'd known earlier.Itunes is easy too to use. The only problem I have with it here in Australia, is the variety is poor and minimal. We don't have great R&B; or hip hop music to download, and no movies or new TV shows. I wish Australia would get with the program and move their behinds.The quality in the sound and picture (for music videos) are both superb and I really really enjoy this. I have downloaded close to over 650 cd's and I'm not even halfway through my capacity. It's the best invention of late and I hope that people who think it's complex to operate would read this and understand that if I can do it; anyone can. I hope you love your iPod as much as me. And PS. ... Black is the only way to go.
The Linksys customer service rep didn't speak English well (an understatement). Sounded like he was from India: why did he ask me for my cashew over and over? (case number?) The whole conversation was a garbled mess. I couldn't tell if knew a router from a VW bug. It was a real pain dealing with them.
Getting it out of the box and pluggin'it is a breeze and works wonderful but only for a limited time. After a few days, it becomes completely inoperable, and useless. The problem is that one can not know if the problem is the receiver or the transmitter or the cables. However, I noticed the receiver getting very hot while the transmitter is just warm to the touch. I have returned two of them because of the same problem. There must be something wrong inside that deteriorates after a few days of use or may be due to the overheating of the receiver.
Works like a dream and set up is easy, I love it!
I pack the CD player, cds, food, keys the world in this cd bag. Has plenty small sleeves for credit cards etc. Very cool!
These headphones were a major upgrade from my previous ones, so I was very exited to get these. Overall they are very comfortable, plus, they cover your whole ears. They have very good sound quality and the bass is pretty nice. They are quite durable also. (except for the top of the headband where it folds in half, its held together by a small screw, but as long as you aren't throwing it at the wall, you should be okay), and the cable is pretty long also.The "bass amplified subwoofer" also makes these very nice.*EDIT*So I've had these for several Months now. And like I said above, these headphones are pretty nice.A few problems I've had over the course of several Months: At first, these headphones were very comfortable on my ears. But as I started using them more often I realized that after prolonged use, or maybe even 15 minutes, these started to hurt my ears to the point where I need to take them off. Now, this just might be me, but they do hurt my ears after moderately long usage.Another thing I personally dislike with these is that it is entirely made of plastic. Now, this isn't really a problem. But they feel very flimsy compared to other headphones, but a that also means they are very lightweight.Now also, one thing I would like to point out is the "subwoofer". Now, the thing with this feature is that its not a real subwoofer. It is a vibrator similar to the ones used in PS3 controllers. This isn't really a problem either. I have to admit though, turning up the bass, or vibrator, or whatever you want to call it, actually adds a cool effect. Songs with a lot of bass will kind of vibrate your ears, which I think is cool. And yes, the bass is good.
This particular model has very small capacity print cartridges which is limiting and long term expensive. Sorry HP but you missed the boat on this one. It is a great PCS though.
I use a Windows based wireless network with a Mac attached. I used the print server to connect my Canon PIXMA. I had no trouble getting the printer recognized and working in &lt;10 minutes. For the Mac, lets just say I took more like hours and purchasing PrintFab to get it to work. I works now without problems, but the set up was more challenging than expected.
Yes, I mean the statement "Don't let the price fool you". This CD-RW gives a lot more quality and features than what the price suggests. Definely worth more !!!For starters, Cendyne markets other brands like Ricoh and Lite-on's. In other words, you get a more ... superior product without the packaging for a low low price. This particular series of 12x10x32 are rebadged Lite-on's with burn proof technology (In laymans terms, burn proof simply means lesser number of coasters !). I got a 4mb buffer version, do not know for sure if that is the standard because the box only claims 2mb buffer.Coming to the actual burner, its superb. Better and more reliable than my earlier HP writer in every way. It really delivers on the 12x speed as I consistently burn at 12x and never have problems. Burn proof technology really works.On the software side, you get the very best: Nero 5.0. And to top it, you can download Nero 5.5 for free since you have a valid Nero 5.0 license.All in all, you just cannot go wrong with ... for this exceptional drive.
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.
My computer freezes up when I connect my new 80 GB Ipod to it, so I can't download my extensive collection of audio books to the Ipod, but I must say that the songs imported by one of the techs at the Apple store on one of my trips there do sound nice.Aside from the sound quality, I would recommend that an adult with a PC and no patience for nonsense answers and poor treatment look for an MP3 player. The way Apple sells and supports products is amazingly awful and disrespectful to their customers.I started by loading the Itunes software and importing my audio books and meditation CDs into the Itunes library. I was very happy with the ease of use of the Itunes software and the help section, which answered all my questions about importing and renaming files. I could even turn off the screen that shows the annoying ads from the Itunes store!The lovely black Ipod came with a very small instruction pamphlet, which I followed carefully. After charging the Ipod for 4 hours with a ridiculously short USB cord, I opened Itunes and turned on the Ipod. The Itunes software didn't recognize the Ipod, the Ipod froze on with a "Do Not Disconnect" message, and my computer turned itself off.I called the Apple store and was told how to reset the Ipod. Then the girl at the store connected me with Tech support in India. I couldn't understand the man at all so I called the store back. The girl at the store got snotty with me about not using a Mac and asked me just how old my PC was?I then drove to the store where I found that:1) They kept asking me if I was using a Mac, as if only a freak would use a PC.2) They didn't want to exchange brand spanking new Ipod that didn't work for a new one, the wanted to send it away to be fixed. Once you buy an Ipod they are not going to easily take it back, even if it doesn't work! And if you open the box they have a 10% restocking fee, should you decide to return or exchange it.2) They were happy to help me after I loudly exclaimed loudly to others at the cash register with stacks of Ipods in their hands that my new Ipod just froze up and wouldn't work right out of the box.3) Everything including a USB cord long enough to really connect the Ipod to the computer, a real carrying case and a wall charger costs extra and the prices on the accessories are very inflated. I find that to be a real rip-off. An adult expects a product to work out of the box and to have proper basic accessories with it.5) The cement flooring in the stark store kills the feet of a 40 something woman after a few minutes...think of the young kids working there...bulging leg veins and foot problems in their 20s after a few weeks of work. I find the amazingly hard floor not at all attractive and very disrespectful to both Apple's workers and their customers.4) The Ipod worked when synced with a Mac and I got some songs uploaded to it that I didn't want.6) I was told that it must be the software so I should go home and reload the Itunes software.So, I went home and saved my Itunes library to a disk, uninstalled the software, redownloaded Itunes and reinstalled it. Upon connection to the computer, my Ipod froze again and froze my computer. I tried the USB 1.1 port and the Ipod and computer froze again.I called tech support again, it was evening now, and got someone from the United States. He was nice but didn't know much about PCs. He said that the PC staff is only in from 6-6 PST, but they had holiday hours for Mac support. When asked what percent of computers in this country are Mac he said 4 or 5%. So they don't supply support for PC users during their extended helpline hours. The 95 or 96% of their buyers who own a PC aren't as important as the 4 or 5% who own a Mac. I find that to be very disrespectful to their customers and pointed that out to the tech. He didn't disagree. When asked about the very short cord he said that most of the designers use a laptop. You'd think they'd test drive their designs with some PC users, wouldn't you?So, as of this writing I cannot use the Ipod with my PC. It could be the USB 2.0 port...which works with everything else...my camera and my Treo phone. I went online and didn't find much information. The scant instruction manual mentioned further information about compatible USB 2.0 cards at the ipodstore site but all I found was "Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore" advice.I'll call tomorrow and see if the Ipod PC people really know PCs. I've already wasted several hours on this expensive toy and wouldn't recommend it for adults who have no patience or time to waste.
I bought this power splitter as a replacement for the two smaller ones I already had. Product arrived on time, and had way more features that necessary. Easy use with long power cord; also comes with at 100,000$ warranty; so if the product breaks and the equipment plugged into it fails, Belkin pays for it. Only one thing; when agaisnt a wall, the transformer plugs become useless (for transformers).
I own the Nikon CoolPix S9 and it was great to have a spare battery for my trip to Italy. The charge lasts awhile and the battery only takes a couple of hours to recharge.
Awesome product! I had 2 HP 6210 All in one printers prior to the Canon. Both broke down right after the warranty was up.... HP didn't want to repair, and try to sell me on a new printer. The first time, I fell for it and got yet another HP. When it happened the second time, I told them they know what they can do with that printer.Anyway, the only thing I do not like about the Canon, is that every time you print you have to manually change the print settings to "Fast Draft" and "Grayscale" this save a lot of ink. I had the printer now for 3 months, and I print a lot of stuff, I have yet to change the ink cartridges.The software load very easy, i did not have any problems with it at all.
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 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!
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.
These lithium batteries are a must!! regular batteries for the kodak digital camera wern't even strong enough to power up the camera some times, and well worth the money for the long run!! 400-500 pictures from the litium, and 20 if we were lucky with regular alkaline. Received a doulbe pack from Amazon for the same price of one at retailers like wal-mart and battery plus stores.
Unfortunately, like other Dell Dimension models, this one is a dud. We purchased a 4600 and within 15 months, the power supply had died--just three months after the warranty ran out. Dell's customer service on this model was just as bad as on its others. We'll never buy another product from Dell, that's for sure.
I purchased these (at a local store, not at Amazon) because of the attractive price and the claimed 12dB reduction. Well, I got What I payed for. It made more static noise than audible noise reduction when using them alone and with an MP3 Player. Returned them for my Money Back the next day.
Worthless junk. Out of the box it was clearly cheaply constructed. I started at one end of my driveway and kept moving towards the house until it managed to chime. By then I was within 150ft and it needed a completely clear line of sight. Later that night it rained and the thing went haywire. It never recovered. Don't waste your money.
Brought after comparing it to the Creative Gigaworks at the showroom. It sounds better and cost less. I was further astonished that it sounds even better when in my room. Good for music and playing Bad Company 2 beta on my PC. The bass kinda reminds me of the car stereo.Cons:I like it so much that I wanted to buy a second piece for my xbox 360 in another room but the only problem is that the cord between the 2 satellite speakers is too short.Still I give it a 5 of 5 for the great sound to cost ratio.
Lite and portable. Great picture quality.Right-light system works better than expected.Overall outstanding.
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.
Ugh.I received these as a Christmas present and was so excited to use these, but they're a nightmare. I get SO MUCH STATIC coming through, I can't even use them. I do live in an apartment, so that is probably the problem. I don't see why that is though. I have a pair of cheapy $30 wireless headphones from Radio Shack that work just fine, no hissing. I can't even walk out of my bedroom without these headphones crackling and hissing loudly in my ear. With my Radio Shack headphones, I could go down to the BASEMENT of my building without the headphones cutting out. Unfortunately, my mother bought these for me in October, so when Christmas came along, it was already past the day we could return them. So basically I have a pair of $130 headphones being used as a paperweight. Go me!I may update this review with a video so you can hear the hissing for yourself.Bottom line: don't buy these if you live in an apartment. For some reason, these phones just don't handle it well.
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.
I had the same problem many others have reported. After following all instructions in the manual perfectly, my router could not connect wirelessly (only worked with Ethernet cable connected). A call to Linksys tech support revealed that I needed to set the SSID of my wireless print server to the same SSID as my wireless router. Once I did this, the WLAN light on my printserver started blinking and everything worked fine.Technician was helpful, but ruined an otherwise perfect support call with a poor answer to my question "Why wasn't this key piece of information included in the manual?". His answer: "This should have been obvious.". :o
Bought two of these. One for my laptop and one for my husbands. Fits just perfect. Love the style and color.
I have the Kodak DC 3400 camera - and this carry case is perfect for it. This case is compact - but yet large enough to take everything along that I need: extra batteries, PC cables, the camera's manual and CD disk, and a Kodak AA battery charger.It works so well with the DC 3400, it's almost as if it was made for it. Good case for the money.To see if this case is right for you, compare your digital camera's dimensions to Kodak's DC 3400. If the cameras are similar in size, you're all set.
All throughout high school, I used roller backpacks like these. They were made by Olympia and I would have to replace them every year. This was primarily because the wheels had two spinner things and all sorts of junk would get stuck in there, and if that didn't happen, the wheels themselves would just wear out.This bag by JanSport, however, has been really awesome so far. It has two pretty sizable wheels that have good traction, and should stuff get wrapped up in there, it doesn't affect the way this bag handles in the least.Another handy feature is it's handle. Before, I would have to fight with my bags because I would have to physically press down the handle if I had to climb stairs and whatnot, and often times it would just get stuck. Not fun at all. With this JanSport bag, you just press the button and there's no fighting back.Also, my laptop fits well in the inside pocket provided it (Compaq Presario V3000). Exactly what I needed.
The Intellimouse Optical is one of the best mice i have used. although i am usually not a fan of Microsoft products, so far this one has exceeded my expectations. The mouse never skips no matter what surface i use or how fast i move it. The Forward/back buttons are helpful and fully customizable.
Update 1/7/2011 A month ago I bought a canon MX870 multifunction printer. Now that's how you make printers. as much as I hate the Lexmark I love the canon. it works like it should and no frustrations. It cost me half the money. I know it is 3 years later but the lexmark was so bad it has no excusesthere is enough bad reviews here that I don't need to repeat the same comments, so I'll be short, we have 3 macs around the house and an airport extreme based network, so I don't know how it would work in a windows environment, to start; we bought this printer mainly for the wifi function, which we never got to use, at all, it is so buggy to connect, and even when it's successful, it keeps loosing connection are changing IP address, and literally a pain to maintain, if you use all purpose printing paper it keeps jamming, unjamming is painful as it is so difficult to remove the duplex unit, that also fails frequently, Ink cartridges and easily found you have to order them online or go to office depot / max, you won't find them at target, very poor software, I can't wait to buy a replacement and delete this junk off my computer, buyer beware.and also firmware updates are really delayed when compared with OS updates. and Tech support is really lacking of you every try to contact them. No more lexmark and no more HP. I'll go for Canon or Epson next time. hoping to have a better luck
nice service I asked to return the item, I return it without no question good job
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.
I bought this before travelling to Cancun to have some tunes for the beach and was really pleased with the performance. It arrived the day I was leaving and I very quickly and easily transferred about 100 songs right before leaving for the airport. It's pretty easy to use and quality seems pretty sturdy. The only thing I would change is instead of the little joystick control on the front, Perception should have made the silver ring around it the primary control module (a la iPod) it would make the handling so much easier. Also, you might want to invest in earbuds with volume control... it picks up where the player's volume may fall a bit short. Overall I am very pleased with this player, especially for the price!
From page 111 of Feisal Abdul Rauf's book, "What's Right with Islam""It also would not be a violation of church-state separation to have a subsidiary entity within the judiciary that employs religious jurists from diverse religious backgrounds to comment on the compliance of certain decisions with their religious views and to provide guidance to their religious communities on how kosher or Shariah compliant these decisions are. ' - Feisal Abdul RaufThere is so much more insanity in this book. From Muslims didn't commit 9/11, to calling Qaradawi a respected scholar, to the convoluted analogies, and false equivalencies-it is the work of a mad man.Everyone should read this book. Rauf is absolutely insane.Spread the word.
This item is a good solid product. Antec is an awesome manufacturer. Had a slight issue fitting it into my case, but that is not the PSU's fault.
Did not like. Fell apart when removed from packaging. Never used due to product seeming like junk after fussing with for about 30 minutes.
honestly what can go wrong with a cord like this?I've been using it for a while now.. and it works great. really good for connecting mp3 players to AUX jacks in cars.
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 only use these earphone while sitting at my desk at work crunching numbers. No movement and these the right earbud just stopped working after about 3 months. Not acceptable at all since these things have never been strained at all....buyer beware.
This stand is simple yet elegant and works perfectly. My wife uses it for her laptop and rarely gets on her computer without it.
I've bought two of these and experienced the same problems. Tapes in LP and EP mode that were not recorded in these VCRs bounce. You may not notice it right away, but guarantee you as soon as you walk away it will, and you won't notice it until you watch the copy you made way later. Also, it doesn't produce the best picture possible. When I used my JVC VCR for playback, none of the tapes that bounced in the Go Video bounced, and the recorded tape actually had better quality than if dubbed using Deck 1 of the VCR! Unbelievable. I wish I would've realized this before I spent countless hours making copies.
I was looking for an inexpensive way to store homemade cd's so I chose this item. I would estimate that at least 40% of the cases arrived damaged or broken and they are so cheaply constructed that on the ones that weren't broken the plastic tabs break on the first or second use. Spend a little more and get something of higher quality.
I've had this printer since December 1999, and it's only April2000. So I hope all the problems mentioned by those that have ownedthis printer for more than a year were corrected when mine was manufactured. As for ink usage, I have been printing 4x6 photos and just a couple of full 8x10 photos. I am still on the same original ink tanks that I got with the printer. I have printed about 150+ 4x6 color photos at mostly 1440 resolution. I still have roughly 40% left according to the tank monitor. As for the quality of the printout -- the paper makes all the difference in the world. Buy the Epson 4x6 photo paper online, it's 1/2 price compared to what you pay at a store. The reason why Epson's paper is better than say Royal Brite's 4x6 glossy photo paper is simple, Epson's provides a tear off margin which gives the printer room to handle the paper. That's the key to this printer with paper handling, you need to leave room about 3/8&quot; along the sides &amp; top, and 1/2&quot; along the bottom to prevent smearing or other mishandling. Other tips, if you have a 640x480 photo, shrink it down to 3x5 size (55%) to get the best printout. To print a good quality print at the 4x6 size, you need to start with 1024x780 resolution and shrink it to fit the paper using your program's page setup properties.
They worked out very well. I have burned dozens of them so far without a problem using my Dell 8x CD burner. They're very handy, as they're only about 3 inches wide and fit into my pocket easily.
I bought a 5-pack of Sony DVD-R discs at Walgreens for $2.00. They aren't worth $0.20. All five returned unrecoverable errors while trying to burn a system repair disc. Window 7 diagnostics said the media wasn't writable. I've read comments on a couple of PC forums regarding the same issue with Sony DVD-R discs.
I went to buy these at an office supply store and was shocked to find then here for half the price. Great deal and they work fine.
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.
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.
Living in a bustling metropolis (New York, NY), it is difficult but not impossible to find a frequency that allows me to listen to my iPod through my iTrip Auto. The reality for me is that I don't drive around Manhattan very often and the moment I leave the dense urban area, I am able not only to find a few "clean" frequencies but I am also able to enjoy my iPod music clearly, as if I was listening to a great FM station. I recommend this product to anyone who is not fixated on some unusually unrealistic idea of perfection.
Ink is pricy but there are discount out there that helps, thanks.regards. Gordon/ numen1It is big but does a great job
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....
I have a 17.5" mac book pro and when i recieved the bag it was WAY too small. I tired extremely hard to fit my computer in it and it wasn't going to fit. The title for the bag is very misleading. It says 18" but when you recieve the bag and on the tag the deminsions read 18" outside and 15.25" inside. They need to retitle this item becuase of how it is MISLEADING.
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.
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.
I accidentally ordered the M210C instead of the M214C which I've used in the past. The volume is too low for me.
This cable works just fine! I regret that i bought my first cable from a store for $50. What a Rip Off!! Its a terrible feeling... Do yourself a favour and just buy this cable. And tell as many friends as you can.
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.
I first purchased this bag a couple years back and have been very happy with it. The best feature is the zip off day pack. I can usually pack for 3-6 days in this bag and I use this as carry on luggage. Only once so far has an airline stated it was too large for carry on as it was. I simply unzipped the day pack and they let me proceed. I put magazines and my tablet in the day pack so I can access these items easily on the plane. The day pack fits nicely under the seat. Once off the plane, the day pack goes back on, extend handle, and off I go without having to go to the luggage carousal to see "if" my luggage showed up. The bag is showing no wear marks(another benefit of not checking your bag) and is very well built. I read some reviewers had problems with handles breaking but there are different models available that look similar but are built different. The handles on this bag are very secure. I purchased another for my wife, and friends of ours who travel more than us also purchased the same bag. We are all very happy with it.
I've had this camera for 2 years now and it's still great. I am tempted to buy all the newer cooler cameras out there, but I don't need to because this camera does everything I want it to do. It took some experimenting to get the right settings. First, it's important to change the brightness settings on the camera if your pictures are coming out too dark. I just figured this out recently and every picture I have taken since then has been excellent! The best mode to use in the Auto Mode. There are several quality settings and I usually use the HQ setting. There is also SHQ, but there's not much difference between SHQ and HQ besides the amount of pictures you can store. I have not noticed a significant amount of time between when you press the shutter and when the picture takes. That has never been a problem for me, I always get the pictures I want. My prints always come out great too, I go to Walgreens for prints. Also, buying rechargeable batteries has saved me a TON of money!If you just need a simple camera to take pictures around the house or on vacation, this is a great choice. I believe they have more updated models of this camera with more megapixels now.Just remember to change the brightness settings!
I received the ipod in one week and it is in great condition. Great service from Amazon. Thanks a lot.
I thought I was gettinga bargain. The picture shows a package with 10 on it. All I got was one CD disk. with mailing costs, it was NOT what I bargained for.
This is the best surge protector I have used. The outlets are spread apart so if you have large plugs its very convenient.
THe Ultra SanDisk delivers as advertised. This is the second Ultra I have purchased
PROS: Nice design; Clean, easy to use interface;CONS: Only plays Live radio when docked; can't schedule recordings for music channels; Scheduled recordings limited to 2 hours each (Stern and most NFL games are longer); 6 hour battery life; expencive considering it's little more than an Mp3 player.PLEASE NOTE: This device can't record music Channels! The only thing that I wanted it for was the ability to listen to recorded Sirius music content. You can only listen to live radio while the unit is docked.For portable listening you can only schedule recordings for Talk radio channels (max 2 hrs.) or record individual songs manually (the recording stops at the end of the song). There is no way to automaticly get fresh music content. This device is little more than an over priced MP3 player when being used portably.The S50 is really only for people who need an Mp3 player (with a 6 hour battery life) that can also record the first two hours of Stern or a football game.On the plus side it is a good design and a clean interface.BOTTOM LINE: you will get a lot better for a lot less if you just buy an mp3 player and keep your receiver seperate.--UPDATE-- It appears that Sirius just released a firmware upgrade that resolves many of the problems with this unit. I still think it was cheap of them to release the unit with so many of the advertized features disabled.
I have Toshiba TV and based on reivews I thought this would be a choice. Upon recieving the item and following the instructions and entering the codes I never could get it to take. It just kept blinking indicating the set-up was not complete. I next tried the manual method what a joke that was kept pressing two buttons with no good results. Maybe I got a bad one but needless to say I'll be returning this item.
The memory card arrived in the time promised, and was well-packaged. The chip(s) work just fine. I would use this vendor again.
I have had a terrible experience with this Western Digital My Book. The original failed approximately 3 months after I got it. I called Western Digital and had them RMA me a new one. I really had to push hard to get them to cover the shipping on it. They wanted me to pay to send the faulty one back. I asked to speak with a supervisor and he quickly arranged a UPS preprinted label to be emailed to me.The replacement model has now failed in a similar manner approximately 1 year after I got it. I'm not going to bother trying a third.
I was going to purchase these at the Bose Store until I found them online at Amazon. There are original Bose equipment and I was able to purchase them at a much cheaper price. Had the stands decided to raise the surround sound higher and angle down to the listening area, much better acoustics.
im a soldier over seas right now and when i go out running in the mourning when the winds blowing it kicks up a whole lot of sand and dust that killed my last zune, after i bought the second zune i got the tune belt to go with it and it work wonders, my zune is almost compltly covered from the sand and dust. my zune will live longer then the last one now
I actually used this for a uninteruptable power supply that i wanted to get off the carpet / floor. It did a great job.
I have been using it for six months now and am very pleased. The larger batteries can interfer with the view finder however, this is not an issue when using the flip out LCD display.Great image quality. The still image function works great with a PC Card.
I wanted a small case to hold my GPS with both chargers, and a case to hold my voice-recorder and accessories, keeping everything together for storage or travelling.I had already looked in stores and had gotten small bags that held just the main items without the extras, so of course they are a bit tight with all the extra goodies in it.I happened to see these bags, priced at under three dollars, here on Amazon, so I figured, what the heck, I can't lose - I'll buy two. I thought they were going to be single-wall plain plastic cheap cases perhaps 3 x 5 inches as you might expect for the price - and maybe they would work, maybe not.I heard the package thunk on my doorstep when the postman dropped it off. "Hmm," I thought, "I didn't order anyhthing that big, did I?" Well, yes I did.These cases measure 8-1/2 long x 6 high x 4 deep externally. Inside are 2 adjustable dividers, plus another complete separate case measuring 5-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2-1/4 externally.The larger case has a mesh pocket across the bottom front which could hold some AA's and memory cards, and another full height pocket in the back which might hold a manual but nothing too bulky.The smaller case had a velco strap across the middle inside, though I don't know how that would really be functional.Both cases have removable shoulder straps, the larger also with shoulder pad. The larger case has a handle on top of the lid, and rubber feet. Neither case has a beltloop.The small case is zippered and loads from the front, and the larger one just has the single clasp holding the lid down.The small cases might just work for the purpose I bought them for (GPS & cables, and VR & cables) and now I also have two camera bags that will hold my DSLR with 55-300 telephoto on it, or two spare lenses alone.Cheers.
The spray punch botton is a little tight. However, the clean solution is very good. It removes dust from the screen and keyboard effectively.
"OMG", This is by far the best product ever. Just attach this little recorder, and start talking into it, or recording your lecture at school. Plug IPOD in car and listen while driving. This is the best product ever! I highly recommend this!!!!!!
I use Windows XP on a toshiba laptop and Linksys adaptor was an absolute disaster. My laptop locked up and all i could do waskeep reinstalling drivers(found on the web) with very little change. The linksys adaptor was not certified to be windows XP compliant like that of netgear.1 thing negative about this adaptor was insufficient information on trouble shooting in the manual. But the free tech support was fantastic, good enough to overlook that.
An all around great unit, but I do have a few complaints.Good points... Very accurate and fast to aquire sat coverage. Easy to use big buttons make it functional even when you're wearing gloves. Auto routing is about the best I've ever seen, and this is my 6th GPS unit. The included mapsource software is great, it's easy to construct routes and download them into the zumo. Clever mounting brackets, one for your car and one for a bike. Both brackets work well.Bad points.... If you're buying this unit for use on a bike, and you expect to be able to utilize the voice commands, you'll be in for a shock. The volume level is very low. If you don't wear earplugs when you ride, you'll just barely be able to hear the voice commands at high speeds. If you wear ear plugs, forget it. You wont' be able to hear the commands (or the MP3, or phone audio for that mater). I had to purchase an external signal booster so I could hear it, and even with that, it's only marginal. Also, don't expect to be able to listen to MP3's with a blootooth headset in your helmet. If you want to hear music, you'll need a wired headset (with signal amplifer so you can hear at high speeds). Maybe if you ride a bike like a goldwing with a windscreen, the volmue would be ok. But if you ride a sport bike, with lots of wind noise, the zumo's audio output is marginal at best.Screen is ok, but difficult to read in direct bright sunlight. Especially the secondary roadways, which are drawn in a light tan color, they are realy hard to see, especially in sunlight. Also, the screen size is ok, but it would be nice to have a little larger screen.As you drive along, the zumo will not show you the names of towns as you pass by them. It only shows town names once in awhile. So if you like to see stuff as you pass by it, forget it.Overall, A great unit. The most troubling thing is the lack of volume for voice commands, MP3's and telephone calls. Other than that, the other stuff is minor.
Great camera! It's the smallest 7.2MP on the market. It's smaller than my wallet, I can carry it with me all the time, I get to use it a lot more. It's a fun camera, the picture quality is good. Unless you are a professional and take action shots or need a lot more zoom, this camera will serve every purpose. The size, again, is a major advantage, you don't have to walk around with a camera bag, so you don't look like a tourist, and can have it with you all the time.Shipping was quick, and the goods were in excellent condition.
I can echo the previous reviews, along with this addition..If you have a Sony TV (and maybe other brands), this remote has the &quot;discrete&quot; commands for inputs built in. That is, you can go directly to VIDEO 4 input by holding down TV/VIDEO and pressing &quot;4&quot;. This is very handy for setting up a macro to change a receiver input and a TV input at the same time.Good job, Sony!
The image quality of this LCD is terrible in high def. No wonder its only $1599 and going down. Go with Plasma 37in or greater. Its worth the extra money.
This headset might sound great, but it's so uncomfortable on my head! It's narrow and has a "hard" bow to the top of it, so you can't adjust the way it curves over the top of your head. The result is that I have to open it all the way up and then kind of perch it on my head, holding the earphone against my ear. BUT, because of the shape it's bowed at, the hard plastic piece that sits on the other side of my head above my ear ends up pressing too hard and giving me a headache. Honestly, I'm mystified by the great reviews... If I had saved the packaging, I'd return this. Alas, I'm out the money.
This splitter works great, but for what many people likely bought this for - extending the desktop - it will not work. This device will only mirror the primary monitor, no matter how many monitors your graphics card can handle, because it receiving the image from the same port. Again, great device, just be aware of what it is for.
The only real problem is the cord is on the short side compared to the one that my toshiba came with
Easy to use. But if you press button too quickly, the calculating may not reflect to it. Careful and good lucky!
There was a lot of hype coming into the iPod mini. I owned a Rio Nitrus and saw that it had 4 GB and a $250 price tag. I decided to return my Nitrus and take on the mini. I got a silver one. However, the iPod mini was a huge bust and I returned it on Labor Day.First off, I was impressed by its design. It is very svelte and intuitive. The click wheel is ok but takes some getting used to. Also, there is no dedicated volume button so there is a learning curve to volume control which becomes a major pain. The click wheel is decent but its too easy to over shoot your selections. Also, going through the menus can get tedious sometimes as going back and forth is confusing, plus over shooting the menus happens all the time. iTunes is a good program although I never used the music store. Apart from a few good design and software attributes of the mini, I couldn't find much more to rave about. Now for the cons:Sound Quality: It is well known that the iPod trails its competitors in the sound quality department, and the mini makes no exception. Sure, if you have never listened to another mp3 player before, it sounds great! That is why you will read these reviews and hear good things about the sound quality. But since I have listened to the two major Sound Quality big boys- Rio and Creative mp3 players, the sound quality was extremely distinguishable, with the iPod sounding flat, not as loud, and base-less, as opposed to the loud, powerful, bass-rich Rio and Creative players. The stock earbuds are bad too. Apple refuses to release their Signal-to-Noise ratio(which is basically how powerful the sound output is), for a good reason at a marketing perspective. Rio and Creative both boast Signal-to-Noise ratios of &#62;(greater than) 95db, which is pretty good. Some 3rd party tests have revealed that the iPod's Signal-to-Noise ratio is &#60;(no more than) 86db. Almost a 10 db difference, which explains the distinguishable sound. The built in EQ hurts the sound quality more than help, since it disorts the sound more than adjust it. The EQ isn't custom, so you are out of luck if none of the presets work for you. None of the presets did a good job of improving the bass. If you want a player that has powerful output with good bass range, avoid the mini.Battery Life: The rechargeable battery life is inexcusable, considering the amount of money the player costed. The life is advertised at 8 hours, but that is when its EQ is off, volume in the middle, shuffle on and backlight off. When you actually use the click wheel a lot, have the backlight on, fiddle with the player, and have the volume up in the higher range(which you will need to do), you will be getting about 5 hours, 6 is really pushing it. I regularly had to recharge my battery. After 6 months, the battery life started to degrade. The iPod battery is known for its ability to die out, so I knew this was going to happen.Other minor things have also hurt my experience with the mini. When a song title or album or artist is too long, the iPod mini just centers the text and clips it on the end, which is really unprofessional looking. This is lazy on Apple's part, since its not that hard to do. All other players I have owned can do this. Let's go, Apple. Also, the calender/to-do/address book functions are next-to-useless since they are kind of hard to use, especially with the over sensitive click wheel. The games are ok but nothing that will keep you addicted.Apple sells its iPod/iPod Mini like hotcakes, so there is no immediate or strong need for them to improve the player. If it weren't selling good, yes, you would see them trying to improve the sound quality, battery life, and execution. However, they really don't care, since they are making loads of money off the product so its not on the top of their priority list. Apple heavily markets/advertises their players and it is really the only player I see advertised. They, along with other media and biased consumer reviews, make it seem like the best player out there but it really isn't when you have had experiences with other players.On Labor Day I returned my iPod Mini for the Rio Carbon 5GB. It has an extra gigabyte, superior sound quality(only Creative beats it, but hey, Creative makes sound cards), 5 band custom EQ, 14 hours of extra battery life, a slimmer design, a voice recorder, and easier menu navigation(in my opinion) with a more responsive and easier to use jog wheel. It's appearance isn't too bad either. I am extremely happy with my Carbon and I think it is a superior product to the iPod Mini in every aspect. The Carbon is even compatible with iTunes, a huge selling point for the iPod mini! Also compatible with WMP 10 and drag/drop capability, the software edge goes to the Carbon.The Creative Zen Micro, another 5GB player, has been praised as a good player and although I have not had experience with it, it does look good. It sports an FM tuner, Voice Recorder, and the best sound quality on the market along with 10 colors to choose from. Check it its good review on CNet.In conclusion, I think the iPod mini was decent at its time until its competition capitalized on the several disadvantages the iPod mini has, making the iPod mini an inferior product in every way. But with no immediate need or desire to improve the performance of the player, and rather just trying to make the cutest mp3 player possible, Apple is not heading in the right direction. This explains the title of this review: Too much BOOM will undoubtedly make you BUST, since its popularity(boom) is so high that it will go bust(not willing to improve it) since it has no need.I rated this two stars for the following reasons:+ Good design+ Durable and strong+ Click Wheel is good+ Software Package is good(iTunes)+ Decent games+ Easy navigation once you learn the ropes of it+ 4 GB can be a lot for some+ 5 colors- Expensive, bad value- 4GB may not be enough, and there are also 5 GB players out now- No dedicated volume control- Click wheel can be over sensitive- Menu navigation frustrating as you learn to use it- No custom EQ, only presets that disort- Bad included earphones- Sub-par sound quality with a low range of bass, generally flat- Can be louder- Bottom of the barrel battery life, which is inexcusable- Battery gets weaker over time, can go dead after 400-500 charges- No useful extra features FM tuner or Voice Recorder- Tough to use &#34;extras&#34; like Calender or Address Book, better used on a PDA or even yet, Pen and Paper- Apple heading in wrong direction when it comes to improving the player, they just want the best design rather than best performance. A form over function kind of approach.- Too many people have one- Better players of this catergory out there, such as the Rio Carbon or Creative Zen MicroOne sentence summary: If you don't care about sub-par performance on sound from an mp3 player or low battery life, and just want a cute little mp3 player, the iPod mini may be right for you- if you don't like its superior alternatives such as the Rio Carbon or Creative Zen Micro.
I really am enjoying my iPod classic 80 Gig. Ipods were already a very good product. This one is great. It is more streamlined in size, has better digital sound quality than earlier versions, and displays video sharply on a large screen for the size of the unit. I have 2 weeks of music on my iPod and it isn't even a 1/4 full. I highly recommend this product for music lovers."The iPod is the best invention since the pocket!"
This was an awesome purchase. Was really pleased how great the threads on this adapter worked.It worked like a dream.Fast ShippingHighly RecommendSuperb QualityLow Cost
We received teh product on time and it works great. Very easy to install.
This is the second keyboard that I have bought for my iMac.The first one became pretty dirty after at least a dozen years.A keyboard came with my new iMac, but I preferred an other one of the same,rather than the standard issue from Apple.joe
Set up was a breeze and everything works great. Two TiVo's in the house and had to hook the one up in the bedroom to the network. Plugged it in, rebooted the TiVo, entered the network information and bam... No cables. Very Very Easy.
I bought this TV from Amazon last August and, it being my first LCD, instantly loved it. I'm not as technical as many of the reviewers on here but from a layperson's perspective, here's what I liked:1. As with all Samsung products, you get a really good quality TV for a really competitive price. Many of the comparable TV's I looked at were 150-200 more for the same essential features.2. 1080p is really REALLY clear, but you need an upconverting DVD player to really capture the full effect. You can find them online for under $100, and Amazon is even giving them away (as of today) with purchase.3. As other reviewers have noted, the picture quality is noticeably lower on non-HD channels, but I don't think it's the TV itself, I think it's just a general HD/non-HD comparison that you normally don't get all within the same set. My recommendation is to not watch the TV from ~10 feet or less and you won't notice much difference.About 3 weeks after I purchased this TV from Amazon, I noticed a solid (thin) bar which appeared to be dead cells (or whatever they're called). I called Samsung, they sent out a technician 2 days later and replaced the screen at no charge within a week. So, for anyone who thinks that they'll be missing service quality should something go wrong, my experience showed me that my concerns were unfounded.
I use this case when I am in the office. I have the Franklin zippered ring binder case for when I am running around out of work (also carries checkbook and stamps, membership cards, etc.) - it is my complete organizer. But when I get to the office, I switch to this little case. It is compact - fits in a jacket pocket, easy to open in a meeting, easy to check appointments, plus I have the sync cable (no stand) at my work desk and you can sync with that cable without taking it out of this case.A really nice combination and convenient for easy access.
The wires on the relays sent are all 18ga, not 14 and 18 as stated, the insulation on 3 of the wires is thicker giving the illusion of thicker wires. Once you strip them you see the real wire size. I sent the seller an email to inform them just in case their supplier has switched things up without them noticing. After a fairly quick reply (posted below) I got nothing back from them and the misleading description is unchanged.These sockets are unsuitable for anything over a few amps. Save your money and buy ones that are actually usable.Emails exchanged. Note I did not ask for a refund, check seller's refund policies to see why.":On stripping the wires for installation I found that the wires are not even as big as some scrap 16ga wire I had left over from another project. In fact all 5 wires are the same size, only the power/load wires have much thicker insulation to give the appearance of heavier wire. I don't know if your supplier is messing with you or what the deal is but your description is completely wrong and these are useless as far as I'm concerned. No point in returning them as packaging and shipping would be as much as the parts were in the first place.I just figured in case you were unaware you should be made aware so you can change the description.------------- End message -------------"They got back to me within a day or so with"Greetings,Thank you very much for the feedback. We will take a look in our inventory to assure that the 12v 5-Pin relay sockets we ship meet the item's description accurately.Best Regards,Googol Shop"
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...
It's pretty reliable and I like it so far. The only problem that I have is the direction doesn't tell you make a left/right turn onto which street. It will say in x mile, make a right turn. if there are 2 streets you can turn to, you need to look at the GPS and find out which street it means to have you make the turn to. It's ok for me after I got used to it.
Pros:-Great picture-Nice size-Easy remoteCons:-Difficult on-screen setup-TV Guide won't just "pick up and go"-Back looks somewhat cheapWe just love this TV! It's picture quality and size is amazing, along with the low price! I did have some problems with it however: the on-screen setup was a hassle, the TV Guide won't just automatically pick up the device and launch, and the back of the set looks somewhat cheap. Also, the pre-fit stand is a piece of junk. It looks like metal, but it's actually particle board with the components supported by quarter inch thick glass that is very flimsy. Don't get the stand, but get the TV!
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.
I have been trying to get good reception of the NPR station about 40 miles away with mixed results. My Grundig portable did the best but even with tweaking the antennae still had hissing. My new Tivoli has perfect reception- completely clear. It has great sound- nice bass- not boomy like my Boston Acoustics model. The glossy walnut finish is beautiful. Love this radio!
I've heard lots of people make the case that one needs to purchase high-end DVD-Rs as the cheaper DVD-Rs are supposedly prone to all sorts of burning errors. That wasn't the case for me. Every disc worked out of the whole spindle. What a deal.
I bought the iPod Shuffle essentially because it was the only iPod that fit my budget... and I really don't regret it. It's more than enough for my needs. I can pick my music on a daily basis, if I want, or leave the same music on there for a few days. This model fits quite a few hours of music and I rarely use it for more than one or two hours at a time anyway. I don't miss the display, really : I know what I put on it and it's not exactly 5000 songs. It's light, compact, so it's easy to take with you. The sound is great (get those earbud adapters from Macally, they improve sound and comfort immensely), too. Great little player.(...)
This unit completely outperforms the Garmin ETrex Hcx and Garmin Vista Hcx. The quick access buttons for find, menu, quit, etc speed up your use of the unit. The SirfStar chip, external antenna and larger screen also create an advantage. I recently completed a two week trek near Yellowstone park. I had the GPSMap 60 Csx while the other two members had the ETrex and Vista. My unit held a signal in dense trees, valleys and thundestorms while theirs lost signal and became confused at times. I stored my unit deep in my pocket and held signal while my team had to attach their units to their shoulders. There is no substitute for a reliable GPS when you are hiking through a pitch dark rainstorm in grizzly country. The only drawback was some lighting issues when the unit became soaking wet from rain. The backlight flickered in and out a few times when wet.
Having owned several boats and having dead batteries at the wrong times I purchased this charger and put it in the battery compartment of my boat. When the boat is not in use or being stored I just hook up a extension cord to the charger and forget about it. Solvers the problem.
I bought the JBL E250P after hearing it, shopping around to hear what else was available, and then realizing it was a very musical sub that never strained to reach those bottom notes. So I bought it. But like so many others, mine died after 5 years of great service. Same symptoms as so many others. It would flash between off and idle, start to boom for no reason, then the razzes began before it konked out for good. The problems with this sub are well documented. Many claim that leaving it on "Auto" rather than turning it on and off when needed, precipitates the problems. I dunno. I'm now stuck between repairing it (a guy on eBay says he can do it for $150 but with only a 30 day warranty) or shopping for a new sub. Right now my system is using a smaller Infinity 10" as a standby.
Like others that have reviewed your product/products i also am impressed i bought a HDMI cable from WAL-MART for at a high price of $36.00, and when i found you guys on the internet, read your customer reviews about your cables i decided to purchase them, needless to say, i immediately went back to WAL-MART, and got my money back,And purchased your cables, and here's what i have to say i'm glad that i did the picture quality has greatly improved a lot more sharper, defined, audio a lot better, color a lot more brilliant, intense. Thanks guys for developing these cables keep up the good work.
You can't spell dull ommen without null modem!Also, this null modem cable is sturdy. Good buy.
I have owned this cable for a week now. It's being used as an interconnect between a Polk PSW10 subwoofer and an Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver. Upgraded from a 5 year old, bottom of the line Sony receiver with speaker wire purchased from Menards (really bad speaker wire). The sound was vastly improved with my new configuration. Not sure if it's due to the new receiver, or this Belkin cable, but I haven't had a problem so far! This is the only subwoofer cable I have used in this configuration, so I haven't tested it against other cables. I am, however, fairly picky when it comes to audio quality. The bass produced in this setup is deep and rich, and sounds excellent to my ears. I would highly recommend this product. Great price too!
I wanted a full sized keyboard, PS2, and I wanted it cheap. This keyboard fits that category. My last keyboards were not expensive, but they were a bit more solid than this one. The keys feel soft. The key travel feels a little short. It is not the style of a laptop, but I also feel like it is not quite the full desktop experience. The keyboard itself is very light, the plastic is slightly thin compared to other keyboards I bought a few years ago. The keys themselves are very flat, they do not have a concave surface.I was looking to buy 4-5 at once, so free shipping was important to me. If I only needed one, I might have chosen a more expensive model with the hope for better quality.So it works, I would say it is not as high quality as most OEM keyboards or any major name brand. The price was right, but only because they do not seem to have a lot of choice in the discount price range. A few years ago, you could find $5 keyboards on sale. Those days may be gone.-update, do not drop this keyboard. I just did after about a week or two. It hit a tiled floor from about 2 feet. Half the keys went flying off the keyboard. One is lost, one is broken, the rest were replaceable. If you actually want a keyboard that you can easily pop the keys out of (to re-arrange)this might be good. For me it is not a positive. I just lowered my rating by one star.
I Bought this product for my mother for christmas and I try seting up a family slide show with music in the back ground but it will play the music only or the pictures only not bother music and pictures together. I contact customer support and they said that this model does not suport playing both music and pictues at the same time. So I ask do you have a model that does and he says yes we have 2 different models and he named them. I just dont get why they would have it so only pictures will play or only music why even put the music as an option. well thats my veiw gl
I have used Kingston products before and was not totally surprised when this memory card installed and worked properly the first time. I highly recommend Kingston memory products and will order them even when others on the market might be a little lower in price. Although the price wasn't bad either.Kingston 256MB 333MHZ DDR-PC2700 DIMM CL2.5
This U3 stuff is total BS. It's absolutely incredible that any company puts software on a device, runs it on your computer without asking you, and makes it this difficult to uninstall. I didn't realize that this was how it worked before I bought it, but this is the last thing I ever get from SanDisk.
It is just what i want it to be. I did NOT want an armoured bullet-proofed ten-metal-layered code-protected case weighting several tons (so my camera could stay safe during nuclear war) with enough space for two hundred batteries (in case you have to stay without electricity for a year), 50 different lenses (so you could mount them all at once to take a shot of Moscow Kremlin staying at Miami beach), and also a special place for charger. I really don't know who want to go around taking nice shots of nature or something else with a huge camera bag. This Canon PSC-60 Soft Camera Case works perfect for me, it doesn't let my PowerShot camera to get demaged hanging on the wirst-strap on my hand. If i don't realize that the camera will meet something sharp (like corner, bush, some stick) in a moment - it is no problem, the case will keep camera itself, lenses and lcd-monitor safe and not scratched. Great quality of materials this case is made of.
This item will allow you to be in the shot or stand away from the camera and still be able to capture the moment.
Unlike most of the reviewers giving low scores, I had no problems with the audio aspect of this product. It was a fine fit in my ear as well. No, my problem is with the wiring. It is soo fine, that I was sure it would go bad. Well, sure enough, after about a month of use, the wiring started to deteriorate and cause the sound to drop out.
I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews on this item, but I really needed something that could take a good getting wet and survive. Well, this will do that, and has done that for me.First I want to talk about the picture quality. I found that as long as I don't try to take pictures indoors at night close up the picture is at least as good as my major name brand higher quality camera. I have taken pictures in rain, underwater, outdoors, indoors, in poorly lit places, in full sun and from a boat with no problems. Indoors in poor light with a flash close up was the only set of conditions that produced poor quality pictures for me. I will be using this mostly outdoors in the day time so no problem for me. I have a "good" camera for when conditions are ideal for not killing my camera.This camera is small, light, easy to manage, easy to operate and really is waterproof.Under things I could care less about, the video quality is just about acceptable and the audio is OK at best. I only tried this feature out because the camera could do it. My test will probably be the only time I ever use the video mode. If I want a digital video camera I will buy something made for that purpose, and if I decide to shoot video underwater, I would probably strip off the audio anyway.The down side, the camera takes 2AAA batteries, so they run down fast. The batteries that came with the camera from the factory only lasted long enough to take a few test shots. I am now running rechargeable batteries and have taken about 40 photos with no flash and they still are holding the same charge.Another problem I have seen is that the clock appears to get screwed up at midnight for some reason. I have reset the clock in the early AM and it worked fine all day, but it turns into a pumpkin at midnight. I want to use the camera for photoploting so I just have to make sure I reset the clock when I go out for the day, no big deal to me, I do this anyway when I am photoploting.Bottom Line. It works underwater and wet, the batteries last all day for me, the clock will hold time all day once set in the AM. I like it, I use it and it works for what I want to do with it.
I just picked my Vaio W30 up a few days ago and it is great. I think it is being marketed as a PC for people who don't know much about computers but as someone who is familiar with computers and technology, I really loved the size, the look, the functionality and the price. At 1600 dollars this is a gerat deal. Only drawback is that it does not come packaged with Office or anything which kind of sucks if you don't own Office already and have to pay another 400 bucks for it (like I do). Basically I use my personal computer for music, movies, iPod, digital camera, internet, Word and Excel. This is ample computer for that. 512 MB of RAM...as an average computer user you can't possibly need more than that. 2GHz processor, there are faster computers out there but really ask yourself if you need it. You probably don't unless you're doing graphic design or lots of intense digital movie editing. The screen is gorgeous and I am very pleasantly surprised by the speaker quality. Although I am hooking mine up to different speakers, these speakers are more than sufficient for a casual user. This is, as advertised, easy to set up. Plug in the mouse, plug in the computer and you're all set. My favorite aspect is the fact that on the side you have 2 USB 2.0 ports (there is a separate mouse port), 2 FireWire connections, a digital memory stick...this computer is made for the person with lots of gadgets.I'd say the pros are all listed above (price, small size, functionality) and the cons are: inability to upgrade this (although for a casual user or a college student, etc. this will last for several years) and the lack of quality bundled software.I truly recommend this for different types of people. It is great for young people who want a hip looking multi-media capable computer. It is great for first-time PC users b/c of it's simple design and streamlined approach. Sony is a good company (I'd buy from them directly though rather than here and get the 2 year warranty) and they've made a great computer. Buy it knowing you are getting a wonderful computer for a tremendous price.
This is a great product. Great price and easy to use. I really love to buy using Amazon because they have a great products, great prices and the follow up is is amazing....
These speakers are amazing! They produce high frequency sounds that cannot be matched by other speakers in this price class. The satellites do not produce mid-bass, so the mid to lower frequencies are handled by the subwoofer, and it does a fantastic job. Speaker placement is somewhat important with this set because the flat panels are highly directional, and the highs are very capable of over powering the subwoofer if you place the satellites too close to you. However, positioning just takes a little bit of time, then you are ready to experience sonic bliss.The sound stage is so accurately reproduced with these speakers. While listening to some classical music, I could get a very clear sense of where each instrument was located in the orchestra. I have never heard such excellent musical reproduction in speakers of this price class. Trance, rock, hip-hop, also sound great with these speakers. If you're in the market to get a really nice set of speakers, these are highly recommended.
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.
EASY installation for me as a novice geek machine.The intuitive pointer of this mouse feature and other pluses like soft touch buttons and easier scrolling and auto-scrolling comes with ease..Great buy and price to boot!!!
These mini speakers have excellent tonality - but take note that their small size prohibits them from reproducing lots of bass. I use them for my PC speakers - because every pair of normal PC speakers I've ever purchased were junk. The grills come off and the finish is polished piano black EVEN on the back which looks cool when approaching my desk. Just remember that much below 120Hz and these speakers struggle (Can't defy the laws of Physics). Midrange and Treble are open and airy. No strain at loud volumes either - although they want to hop a little. I listen to mix of Rock/Rap/Country/Death Metal/Irish Pub songs and Frank Sinatra/Johnny Cash/Karen Carpenter for vocals. I recommend them to everyone. NHT makes a very versatile speaker that is shockingly good.
I was stuffing my Olympus OM-D into a small Case Logic bag that I previously used for the Panasonic GF1, and I wanted something a little more roomy. All the larger bags I have are Crumplers, which have a lot of padding, and for a small camera a lighter bag seemed more suitable. Domke was not a brand I had tried, but they seem well liked, mostly for their quality and minimal padding. The bag has worked out well for me, and the minimal padding is very adequate. (I noticed they also make this bag in a nylon version instead of their traditional canvas.)
This little Airpace wi-fi card 1x slot device is hot. It installs like a breeze, & can fill a function as well as an overlooked slot. Software installs straight away, and as usu., you must tell windows to 'Continue anyway' when it tells u that the device doesn't meet MS recognized standards. Abit makes the card & makes a good mobo too. The card flys along, and beats a std pci wireless card on speed, while using this as yet unrecognized little PCIe 1x slot. Great card.
I have owned this item for a little less than a year and since I have owned it I have been having problems. The first thing is I used the 250mb disk to back up pictures that I used for photo editing and everytime I load the disk to retreive the pictures it freezes up. My computer doesn't have that problem with any other drive. When using the zip drive I always run into problems when transferring files from zip-&gt;hard drive and hard drive-&gt;zip. I have an older model at the office (100 mb) and is not USB connected and is very dependable. No freezing, no reboots! It is a little more bulkier but does the job way better than this model.
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 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.
These headphones will make you look cool.they sound pretty decent, and they're comfortable for long periods of time.Definitely a good buy.goodbye.
This TV is Big! The picture is fantastic, I read and reviewed hundreds of Plasma's before purchasing this television. I considered purchasing a DLP, LCD, even a front progection system. When it came down to it, this plasma kicked all of them out. The picture was better than all of them. No matter the brand this plasma was the best picture. Some complained to me about the 25,000 hour limit on the screen UNTIL I told them. 25,000 MEANS watching TV 4 hours a day...the TV would last 17.12 years. In 10 years every tv will be obsolete.[...]Again, this review is for the TV. The TV is fantastic, everyone who comes over says, "Wow!" or "Blank (fill in the blank), that's nice."I have no problems with the TV, it looks nice and runs great. What more can you want?I posted this review because of all the research I did looking for a plasma only to find stupid reviews from idiots that had never seen or owned one, only fools that had seen the picture and said, "that looks nice."Hope this helps someone.
A must have for anyone that want to have a shake free picture and also self picture or for that one person that needs to be away from the camera but need to release the picture.. Good buy
There are a lot of reviews here that do a much more comprehensive analysis than I'm capable of doing. I'm not up on all the lingo and functions. I will simply say this camera takes amazing pictures, it's incredibly fast, and has a deep pool of accessories to draw from. This is the 5th digital (1st DSLR) camera I've owned and I have no doubt I'll own it 3-4X longer than any of the others. This quality at this price makes this camera an absolute no brainer.
The Microsoft LIfeCam is a very good value at the price--especially Amazon's price. The picure definition is very good at small size but just OK when full screen (that is probably a function of bandwidth and not the camera). The camera is very easy to use with Skype. However, the Microsoft installation is complex with poor directions--took a long time. That's ironic because once we put in Skype the next day we never went back to the Microsoft system.
STAY AWAY...The battery could never come out of conditioning...It does hold up charge but, doesn't really charge well.
This was a very good bargain and it's working out great. My laptop has a slot for SD cards but my phone and my MP3/4 player use MicroSD cards. This is compatible with both, and my 3 digital cameras, too, which use full-sized SD cards.
Waited a year to see if Westinghouse would fix the HD Tuner that randomly locks up when changing channels or powering on.They won't admit there is a problem with this model only their 47".I use OTA (rabbit ears) to get my HD channels and when it is getting the HD signal the TV will occasionaly (about 4 times a week) lock up. Lock up completly the only way to unlock it is to pull the power cord from the wall.
I wanted a camera that was easy-to-use and portable with great picture quality. I got everything in this camera. I have a regular Olympus camera and am quite satisfied with that one. So I decided to give this one a try. In my yorkie discussion group we all swap pics of our dogs. And I must say the Olympus takes the best photos. Go to the new ofoto site on Amazon. I was going to buy a photo quality printer, but why? Ofoto lets you display photos so your friends and family can buy them too. Back to the camera...I love it, buy it!
Vendor was awesome, but card doesn't work in my phone. i had to buy another one in at best buy for a replacement, since i couldn't return to this vendor. it was too late.
I recently bought a TV from Initial. Its a nightmare.. first the TV was damaged on the TV and they claimed that its brand new. I called their Customer service which is outsourced in China or some asain country..Customer service does not speak any english.. I finally set up the TV and the Remote does not work..so I called the customer service and They DO NOT SPEAK ANY ENGLISH!! I managed to make them understand I need a replacement for the remote.. I got a remote after shipping mine with my own money.. I got a remote after one month Which is not working .. The story gets only worst.. now the TV buttons are not working!! for the last time in my life I would buy anything from Initial.. I just wonder how they are allowed to sell in USA.. This company is a major Scams
Let me start off by saying these are the best earphone I've heard. Right out of the box one can tell these are quality listening devices and not the cheesy pairs that come bundled with most mp3 players. After plunging these dangerously close to your brain the Shure E3c's turn your body into a living speakerbox. The outside world seems to stand still in silence while you enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard...accurately!
I had a hard time deciding between a 30 Gig Ipod or a Zune. I picked a Zune because I liked the FM radio and wireless connectivity, and I usually like to be different because everybody and their brother has an ipod. But I really do not have any problems with this product, it is a great MP3/radio/picture/video player. The only complaints I have is the lack of downloadable videos on the Zune Marketplace, and the lack of accessories for the Zune when compared to the Ipod. But otherwise, it is a fantastic unit well worth your money.
I bought this product 4 weeks ago and love it! It is a very capable GPS unit with all the features one could ask for in a stylish package.PROS:-Compact, attractive design-Efficient routing engine-MP3 player with integrated FM transmitter is great-Long battery life-MSN Direct traffic steers you clear of accidentsCONS:-FM transmitter does not work well in my area (central NJ)-MSN direct coverage spotty-Bluetooth phone does not sound good-No playlist creation in MP3 player-Only allows 2 destinations in a routeCONCLUSION:This is one of the best GPS units out there. It looks great and has pretty much all the features that are offered. The FM transmitter makes listening to MP3s great and pauses for turn-by-turn directions. However, in several vehicles I had trouble getting the signal to come in strongly. It seems to work best with front-mounted antennas. The directions were always accurate and got me where I was going quickly. The MSN direct feature with weather, gas prices, and traffic is cool but I didn't get a very strong signal in most of the places I traveled. I hope this network is growing and service will improve. The The screen is big and bright and quick to respond to each touch. Overall, this is a great unit offering all the bells and whistles but a little pricey. I was really looking forward to using this as a handsfree phone in my car but the poor sound quality has generated many complaints from the people I have been talking to so I have stopped using it for that.
I purchased this product and used it for a couple months... and the click of death happened.I UPS'ed it to the Seagate specified RMA center and received UPS confirmation that someone signed for it at their reps facility.Unfortunately whoever signed for it misplaced it and SEAGATE, is stalling on sending me a replacement drive. The drive was received 11 days ago and they can't get any confirmation from their shipping and receiving dept.I didn't purchase this from amazon, but wish I hadn't purchased it from anyone else either.SEAGATE customer service is the worst, a five year guarantee attracted me to seagate, but it doesn't appear to be worth much.
A month ago my first wireless keyboard/mouse combo(4+ year old Logitech Cordless Elite Duo) started having problems - auto scrolling. It would just scroll on it's own - Up and Down. So I decided to check out the latest local offerings. I really liked the look and feel of the Microsoft unit. I also liked the idea of slider control and forward and back buttons. So I over paid and took one home. Setup was a breeze. The keyboard felt great. However the slider button didn't work on the mouse. It worked fine on the keyboard. So I read through the instruction manual, I noticed one thing - where's the warranty? Check the web site - where's the warranty? Google search says 1 to 3 years depending on the source. So I decide to call Logitech about my wayward mouse and find out if its still under its 5 YEAR warranty - yes till Jan 05. My new Logitech MX Elite DUO is in the mail free of charge. The Microsoft unit is going back for a refund. Does Microsoft think it can sell hardware like software with no warranty? Good luck to you buyers, its a great keyboard - I just don't know how long it will last and it appears Microsoft doesn't either.
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.
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.
Took it on a camping trip last weekend. Worked as advertised. Just what I needed.
Awesome and small CB radio, very easy to install and user friendly to operate. it has a feature that allows you to switch to PA system. The radio sounds clear and loud enough so there is no need to get an external speaker attach to it.This is a radio that is easy to use and very affordable, for the price I think it is perfect!!!
First I got the Sony Bravia Tv then I got the Sony Blue Ray (second generation) disc player. It's so good that I may stop watching regular TV and watch Blue Ray disks only. My goodness, the picture is ..... wonderful! I want to watch it all the time its so good.
The features on this audio player are great, in fact, I think they are superior to all other players I tried out, I'm just not happy with *any* player's interface. Apple touts their fabulous user interface - I think it's got some serious issues, and fortunately this player is a little bit better than the rest, but the interface has one down side: my biggest problem is when you want to change audio file order to a very specific order, on the fly, it's a tedious, manual job (but at least you can do it, which is a step up from most other players). Otherwise, the fact that you can play multiple formats of audio, you can put music onto the thing from any computer (a very big plus), listen to the radio, record something, and the thing fits into a small coin purse is fantastic.
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.
Aside from the larger hard drive I thought Apple might start improving on some of their features by now. All drives are bigger in Gb and smaller in physical size. Where's the "Wow?"
Let me get this out of the way, the sound is great and the isolation is wonderful.That said, the cord is bad enough to make them all but unusable. It seems to be designed to pull the left earbud out of your ear, then the right (it's intentionally asymetrical). With the included extension it's way too long (and heavy at the join), without it, it's too short. The cord that goes from ear to ear is way too long and gets caught in things.5 stars for the part that goes in your ears, 0 for the cord. It depresses me that they got the hard part right and then snatched defeat from the jaws of victory...
I am a great fan of this product since they released it. its a first generation ipod that i always want to carry one with me. i like the style and the ways it is useful. i used to carry one before but someone had stolen it from me i am glad i found it in amazon. you can also use a part of it as usb to store some file and as well as you can listen to music.
I found that the infrared system was a joke at best. They say 15 feet in complete darkness, I think maybe 15 inches!...I have a friend who bought a different brand and he was real happy so I know there are better systems available. I wish I would have spent a little more $$$ for the good stuff.
They were as advetised.For better or for worse, we had fourth row seats and never had to use them.
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!
Allows me to program motor controllers from a computer without an RS232 port. Vista driver on the included CD-ROM loads fine on a Windows 7 Premium laptop and a new netbook running Windows 7 Basic. Remember to install the driver BEFORE plugging in the USB, otherwise Windows may try to load the wrong one.In my case, I also had to go into the port settings and select hardware flow control before the device would work. With all the other settings optimized for speed, the adapter was as fast as a "real" serial port. No crashes or errors so far.This product simply works and was shipped promptly. I just placeed an order for five more Keyspan USA-19HS adaptors through Amazon; that should tell you something.
24 ports Gig switch that handles large files, 2 meg buffer, low price, rack mountable, reliable manufacturer - great stuff
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.
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.
I have a Bose Cinemate GS II setup and these floor stands were on my list to get for a while now. They are super solid and very simple to put together. I couldn't be happier with these. A quality product at a great price!
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.
Purchased these headphones after seeing positive reviews online. Was skeptical, but these headphones are great. I feel as if I'm in a concert hall every time I listen. Well worth the money for anyone who loves their music. Oh and BTW they are comfortable too.
I use this in my home office. Tons of outlets and lots of space for big and bulky plugs. Looks good in black, very professional and organized. Would buy again.
This is my second of this model camera. The company had to send me a new one when the first one's screen fried itself. Now this one refuses to save pictures. I take a picture and it tells me "Error Saving Image" It is really annoying when you think you have the perfect shot and then it doesn't save!
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.
this does exactly what you would expect it to do and for a good price as well. I have since purchased a wired timer remote so I can do time lapse photos, but this is great for taking self portraits or family self portraits. I used it for my Xmas cards this past December.
Sure liked getting 150 sheets of photo paper with my purchase. As much as I don't like spending on printer cartridges, it's a must if I want to print.
Skullcandy = failure on this attempt. I have earbuds from this company and love them. Unfortunately, that is apparently all they can do well. These headphones have absolutely ZERO use. There are very uncomfortable on you ears after only minutes, so you will never be sitting at home with them on and the battery tray in the middle of the cord weighs them down making it awkward to walk around with. Then there is the sound; you can listen to them with out the battery in as long as you turn the switch to "on", but why would you. It sounds like a computer speaker from the late 80's without the battery in. Then with it on, it sounds pretty good when you turn it to about 10-15%. Any additional subwoofer volume added and it becomes distorted very fast and sounds horrible. These headphone were obviously made for people who don't wear them on their ears (those who walk with them around their neck at full volume.) I gave these two stars only because they look so awesome. I will just hang mine on the wall as art since they are no good for anything else and there is no way I can return them since the packaging was as cheap as the speakers. You have to completely destroy the packaging to get them out. So that is what I meant by zero use for these: they suck at every aspect of headphones. I should have known better as I bought a few pairs of these larger style skullcandy's for my kids and they died very quickly. Please skip these. If it weren't for the cool looks, these would have gotten -27 stars. I sure wish I could return them. Stick to earbuds Skullcandy because these are piece's of junk with a big name attached to them. Nice marketing strategy. These are probably marketed by the same people that put tony hawk's name on a 5 dollar skateboard!
This is a great bag - it holds several lenses, digital rebel, external flash and filters. This is great for travelling and carrying all the gear - this is not as good as backpack for carrying for a day of shooting, but definitely holds everything I need.
After recently buying a new scanner, I realised that is was time to upgrade my 6 year old Epson printer. After all, technology has advanced much in 6 years.As a photography hobbyist, I wanted something that would match the good scanning ability of the Epson 2450 Photo scanner, which I am quite happy with. Something that would print good quality photos, without leaving the smell of chemicals hanging around the apartment. Why Canon? My research has shown that the running and maintenance costs are much lower than the other brands. Most reviews I have seen put the Canon's output quality a notch higher as well.Pros:- Very good photos, particularly when using Pro photo paper. Much better quality than older printers.- Relatively lower running and maintenance cost (compared to other brands).- Reasonably fast (fast enough for me). The more expensive siblings are faster.- The software package is useful (but not great).Cons:- Black text (and photos) are not as good as laser printers, while per page cost is higher.- Canon paper is difficult to find where I live. I don't know if the ubiquitous Epson paper will give the same results.- Photo paper is expensive. The chemist is still cheaper for development.- And the chemist's pics may just be sharper and more durable as well.Summary: Buy this model for colour photos, but you'll need a cheap B&W; laser if you want to print lots of documents or B&W; photos.
We are a seller of VGA to HDMI converters, and from time to time, we received "defective" returns which turned out to be perfectly fine units. We were not able to duplicate the problems observed by the buyers, so we decided to sample multiple VGA cables from multiple listing / sellers on Amazon.This is one of the cables we sampled. It turns out the cable we received is a DB15 version of the VGA cable. The DB15 is the very basic / cheapest version of the VGA cable, and it does not support Plug-n-Plag, EDID or Monitor ID.For more detailed info, please check the following VGA article, a must read before your purcahse:http://www.sound-services.info/pdfs/Sound%20Advice%20-%20SVGA%2015pin%20D%20wiring.pdfWithout DDC1 or DDC2, a lot of new VGA features provided by many VGA products can NOT functional properly, but most buyers don't understand this details, instead they blamed on those new VGA products which require DDC1 / DDC2 to work; and most listings don't mention it either.This item may be a well made DB15 version of the VGA cable, but the sellers MUST clearly indicate this critical information, to let the buyers know. When we placed orders, we have no idea what exactly it is. Also there are so many sellers in these listings, we have no idea whether they are selling the same item either. The sellers should provide this DB15 / DDC1 / DDC2 version info in the listing or in the seler note, to help buyers to get the right item.Another issue we observed in this item, is the integrated audio line, in our testing, the integrated audio line introduces static audio noise (humming sound) in ALL 5 cables (from 6ft to 15ft) VGA / SVGA cables we sampled, the problem can be fixed easily by using a separate audio cable.Hope this review helps you.We don't mean to give this item one star, we choose one star, hope to have more people read this and know about this critical info before their purchases.4 out of 5 VGA /SVGA cables we have sampled on Amazon are DB15, not able to support DDC1 / DDC2 / Vesa Plug-n-Play features as mentioned in the article provided above.If you feel this info is helpful, please help to push it to the top. It helps people using more advanced VGA products and sellers selling VGA related items.
The set is exactly what i wanted. I have owned the set for 7 months and am finally getting around to writing a review since i just ordered another set for a sunroom addition.The speakers have been powered by a 70 watt head since installation and haven't changed audibly or visually.Time has told the tale so i have no problem recommending.
I bought these binoculars for birding on a trip to the Galapagos. They were rugged, great optics, and overall easy to use. However, getting them in and out of the case was tricky, as they are a tight fit, and they are just a bit bulkier than I expected. But, the wonderful optics are pure pleasure for good resolution.
Picture quality is very good. But I have had compatibility problems with my new HP 8580C computer (purchased 8-99). When you go into program for the 1st time the computer freezes up after entering the configuration wizard, user info screen. Intel told me to download Rip2141 from Riptide. I did that and got past the config. wizard, but lost the ability to play any midi file. I was the told to download har105 and was able then to play midi files, but could not get past the video size test in the configuration wizard. Intel worked with me and also HP worked with me but each ended up blaming the other and my Intel program still doesn't work. Camera works with MS Net Meeting though.
Fav kind of film. Quality is awesome. I've been shooting with film for years and ilford is my goto brand!
What it's not - a camera that will work under any condition and deliver the same photos as a $500 or $1000 camera.However for what it *is* this camera is a five star rating earned over four years using it. I recently bought my second one. Another reviewer mentioned about shake and it's true steady hands are needed especially when using the macro lens. For me the slight delay can be occasionally problematic. Yes it uses a moderate amount of battery - I use nothing but Duracells as I've found they just work better and last longer. With two discs I've taken upwards of 800 photos in a few days. For the cost of the camera it's excellent.Photos taken with this little camera have won fair competitions and one was third in a national magazine contest! I've shot closeups with flowers and action shots of high speed dogs splashing into pools (it caught several mid air for some AWESOME shots!) and concert photos. The photos on my website were taken with this little camera and have gotten many excellent comments including from professional photographers. The cover of my book was shot with this camera. When my first one died I was lost - and in a hurry before a concert trip I really wanted to get photos at. I bought another one used figuring I wouldn't have to replace all the discs before the trip. On that trip I shot photos that have now appeared in a calendar.For a low cost, first digital that is point and shoot sometimes on the run this is an excellent camera. Yes it has limitations next to the more expensive and versatile cameras but seeing is believing and there's hundreds of shots taken with this that have appeared in books, magazines and calendars. Will I upgrade to another camera? Yes eventually. But I'll sure keep this one handy and maybe a spare too.I really can't say enough good about it. Excellent value, easy to stick in a coat pocket and go with. If you're looking for something for mostly outdoor shooting or some indoor use - you can't go wrong with it. If you have a good eye for light and photo structure you can get some excellent shots with it! If you're looking for something to be 100 feet away and zoom up to take a head shot of a person - in darkened conditions - may not be your best choice.For a low cost, functional, results producing camera this one has absolutely earned a five star rating. I'd give it 6 if it allowed.
The webcam itself is a good quality and I am very pleased with it. The cable isn't very long and I had to buy an extension so I could try to clip it to my monitor and reach the USB port on the computer. The clip doesn't work very well. The cable seems too heavy, even without the extension, and pulls the camera sideways. As others have said, the stand that comes with it is nice, but not heavy enough to prevent tipping. In addition, using the stand forces me to put the camera off to the side, which is not optimum for video chatting.Overall, I like this camera, if I can figure out a way to use either the clip or the stand so I can video chat. If I can find a way to rig it, I'll be totally satisfied.
This webcam is a great buy. It focuses great and the picture is very clear. It's very user friendly and easy to set up.
I can't say enough good things about this printer: printing, photocopying, and scanning all work great. But there is one thing that bothers me: it has a large black ink cartridge and a small one. When the large one runs out of ink, the printer stops working, even though there is still ink in the smaller one. Why have two tanks if both aren't used? There's nothing in the manual that explains the relationship between the large and small black tanks. Very frustrating.
I read all the reviews and couldn't wait for my access point and PC card to arrive. I consider myself a fairly techie person but I haven't dabbled in networking much. It took 5 hours and 2 phone calls to D-Link tech support to get this setup. The quick install directions for the card are pretty easy. Most of my problems were with D-Link's wireless access point (DWL-5000AP) and how it interacted with D-Link's router (I-604). But, I figured that once set up, who cares how long it took as long as the product works.Here's where I had problems ... I could walk around my house and enjoy a very fast connection. Fifteen minutes to an hour later, the connection would drop. I could place my laptop next to the wireless access point and it couldn't get a signal. I called D-Link again. The tech service guy finally came back with an answer: .11a doesn't work well through walls. They suggested that I call the sales department to find a more suitable D-Link product. That didn't seem to explain my problem or anything that I read about .11a, so I shipped mine back yesterday. I'm going to give the NetGear .11b equipment a try. I know it won't be as fast or as cool. I'm just shooting for a reliable connection right now.
Got 1 day's pictures out of the camera. Never submerged it beyond about 6 inches. Didn't notice the water in it until it wouldn't turn on when we went snorkeling (why we brought the camera) and changed the batteries out when it didn't work.I'm not an engineer or anything, but the mechanism they use to seal the buttons is crap. Taking apart the camera you will find a heavy TAPE over any electronics near the buttons. They know their mechanism to stop water from getting the body don't work.Digital zoom is... digital zoom. Terrible picture quality.Piece. Of. Junk.As long as you don't put the camera under water, and as long as you don't zoom.. the camera's okay. It's freaking splashproof, not waterproof, and I don't know that I'd even trust it in the rain after my experience. Not that I have to worry about ever using a Vivitar product ever again. It won't happen.
For the price and whay youare getting it's a no-brainer,I think people are watching these make-over for cars and expect for nothing,I am amazed how they can sell all this for this price,have installed systems in a 69 Chevelle and in 2009 honda civic's.I had to put/reinstall a complete system in a 1966 Bowtie Chevelle for Pebble Beach,I do know about cars and espically add ones/upgrades,you can not do better as far as value for money with this product,follow the directions and anybody can install it,plus if your son just got his first car he is going to want 3 things a louder radio,nicer than stock rims,and tinted windows.Installing this together is a blast tell him work for the summer and you will split the cost of rims,before you tint the windows check with your states DMV,Best of luck and don't be afraid to get dirty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This thing works just how it is supposed to...which is really nice! I ordered another one and it didn't work so I got this one and it works great!
This is the perfect thing for anyone, regardless of your feeling towards television of today. It is great for recording all types of shows, old movies, etc. With TiVo Plus, you can set search programs for actors, genres, and many other search criteria to find movies and shows. The built-in DVD player/burner is a great add-on. I would recommend this product to everyone! It is also very easy to operate and hooking it up to my TV was fairly easy.
I've had these for 3 days now breaking them in and they sound terrific. It's too bad they are made in China now but the quality is still there. Obviously the QC was carried over to China. Can't believe how good these sound out of the box, very detailed, and I don't see a reason to upgrade the crossovers like others have done. Can't beat this deal. Here's an update...I've had these for a good amount of time, I did modify the crossovers, and I did hear a difference as soon as I plugged them back in. They weren't as bright and the vocals seem to stand out more. The reason could also be the break in time they've had. In any case these are a great deal and sound better than more expensive brands like the Klipsch KSB 3.1's I used to own. Those cost almost 400.00 when new.
I'm not going to get into many technical details. Not because I can't but because at this price range you KNOW what you are getting. With that said this unit has performed very well. Most of us will never run this at the high end of the volume spectrum, so distortion isn't an issue. The average person will be more than satisfied with this unit. One thing I will mention is that the "Auto Calibration" (for speaker set-up) using the included mic was not close enough for me. Most people probably wouldn't notice. There is a Robust menu for customizing your sound with many features found in higher end receivers. The remote is a little cheesy, as most are lately. I'm using it in a smaller home theater in my bedroom. Main/only home theater use would be fine, plenty of power and way better than the receivers that are in most "canned" systems (all in one's). Good receiver/great price (approx. two hundred dollar range).
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.
My laptop is only a year and a half years old, but I noticed it getting hotter and slower recently. So on advice from some online sources I decided to reapply thermal paste.Couldn't have been happier with the results. I was hitting around 82*C before, and now only topping at about 77*C. That doesn't seem like much except for normal browsing has dropped by about 10*C.
The Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower radio, initially has performed much better than expected. Reception for all stations is clear without and fade or static, as previous other brand radios seem to have very poor reception in my shower. It has fantastic sound and hopefully will last in the humid environment. Great gift!!!
The set could have been much cheaper since only two brackets and the main body was needed for my vehicle. It seemed like such a waste throwing away a bag full of plastic because it just wasn't needed. As far as the kit goes it worked great for a 2003 Nissan Xterra. It fits nicely and the added pocket under the deck is a real bonus. Follow the directions or look at the pictures and you won't have a problem installing your new deck with this installation kit.
We had it installed in 30 minutes. Everything works perfectly. We thought this product was too good to be true but it is awesome. We connected the one receiver to our DSS satelite receiver and the other receiver to a Flat Screen TV in our kitchen. The remote works perfectly too-we just placed the little red receiver directly in front of our DSS receiver. (which is located directly above the livingroom TV on a shelf) When we change the channel in the livingroom, it also changes the channel in the kitchen but we do not have to have the livingroom TV (one connected to the DSS receiver) turned on in order to watch TV in the kitchen. We just use the livingroom remote to change channels in the kitchen. You can even see the Satelite Guide-it is like the kitchen TV is hooked directly to the satelite dish.
GPSMAP-60CSX Hand-Held GPS Receiver with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic CompassSupport for Mac is non-existent which makes it totally useless for me.
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.
Great SD card. If you're willing to pay the money, shoot for a higher capacity. I only needed it for photos on my phone, so this amount was just fine for me. But it makes a fantastic SD card & adapter.
Lithium batteries make these small and powerful. I use them for communication around our live steam train layout and they work great.
I used these corners to update my old Yamaha 15" PA speakers. Along with some replaced carpet and paint, the corners really added a finished look and made them look new again.
It can fit a ton of pictures and vides. About 500 pictures on my 3.0mp camera, in jpeg format, minimally compressed. I could also hold about 8 minutes of video at 640x480 resolution, 15fps (the max of my camera). At 320x240 it can hold about 3x as much (not 4x as much, as you would think). I have used the card for 1 year now, and have not had a single problem. I am going to be buying a 1gb card by the same company now, though I will suggest it is better to have 2 big cards than 1 huge one (don't keep all your eggs in one basket). Anyway, this card works great with my Cannon Powershot A70. Simply perfect!
I have purchased SanDisk miniSD Cards and card readers and so far they are excellent items and simple to use.There are a couple of reviewers here who are marking lower ratings on this item, when it's not the item they are rating. They are wanting to rate Amazon or affiliates.Please do not rate this item low when you have an issue with Amazon or someone else. And if you order from an affiliate make sure it's a new item, not a used item. You take the risk on used items.Call Amazons or the affiliates customer service when you have an issue with them and not the product.
If you want great close-ups in a little camera, this is the best one you will ever find in ths price range anywhere. I bought this on Amazon a couple of years ago and was surprised it's still here. I like my digital camera, but this one still takes better pictures, especially those great zoom shots.
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.
I bought this camara right before I went on a trip to South America. I got excellent pictures even being a novice user. The images are sharp and the colors are vibrant. The 12x optical zoom is a blast to use and the pictures come out as clear as if you were right there. The various modes like nighttime, indoors, and sports, etc. are helpful. I got some truly amazing nighttime shots. It is easy to over or underexpose a shot if you see the need for it, but remember to adjust it back to neutral when you are done. I believe that the image stablizer was helping me too. Anyone with a basic understanding of photography should have a great time with this camara.
This is a very sturdy case, although it certainly is larger than my WD Passport drive.
A great remote and well worth the price. I know it doesnt come with instructions but it is easy to figure out. I use it with my D-60. Just change the settings on the camera menu to remote. I then just push the button a couple of times to focus and then push the button again to take the picture. Works great for taking family pics. I would recommend getting a nice tripod to set it on as that really helps.
Tricky getting the wireless printing/scanner to work (must disable your anti-virus software and reload drivers). High quality printer/scanner. Very please with my purchase!
I have two 100 stacks of Sony DVD-R 4.7GB discs which all consistently fail during burn in my I Mac computer using Roxio toast. The discs make buzzing noises during the burn and fail before the burn is halfway through. This discs even have difficulty ejecting from the computer. You would think it would be a computer problem. I've been using these Sony discs for a few years. But when I substitute Memorex discs of the same type they run perfectly.The Sony discs were made in Taiwan. One Sony 100 pack was purchased months apart from the other but they both present the same problems.
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.
Looks like LaCie has perfected the concept of "planned obsolescence" with this hard drive. I'm apparently just another in the long line of disappointed consumers whose LaCie drives failed for no reason just after the warranty expired. My only hope is that enough reviews like this will prevent another misguided soul from purchasing these drives and ultimately losing important data.When it first failed to mount (out of the blue), I did a little research to see if anyone had a similar experience and knew how to "resurrect" it. It lights up and you can hear what sounds like a disc spinning up to some extent inside the case, but nothing has gotten it to work again. I am truly amazed at how many people had the same or similar experience with various LaCie drives failing at random. None of the earnest tips I read ever worked, and now it's literally become a "book-end" on my side table.I was using it to store data as I was migrating from an old computer to a different one. It died before I got to transfer most of the files.Be glad that you read this and similar reviews - Do yourself a favor and don't buy this product. Be sure to always read reviews before parting with a good chunk of your hard earned cash.
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.
Very excellent buy. The price was very good, much cheaper than locally. If you need one of these, this work very well.
Got this unit because this was the one of the few with an USB port. I figured with the convenience of USB flash memory it might just be the best way to store, transport and play music than any other digital media out there. The USB port works as specified provided it is formatted as FAT and not as NTFS. However the type of formatting is not specified in the manual.Secondly, the AM/FM tuner does not resolve frequencies toward the start of the FM frequency band(~87-90MHz) in both Local/DX modes.Pros:USB port(for USB flash drives formatted as FAT).Has dual channel line in/line out and S-audio ports though it is seldom used.Easy install.Cons:Mediocre sound quality.Dim display hardly visible in daylight.
I bought this router to create a wireless bridge for a home office with no hard wire capability. It's done the job with no issues. A solid product at a great price
Well, I haven't had a surge to trip it so who knows if it really works but I have peice of mind that I have some sort of protection. I like the fact that it has LED lights telling me it is working and that the prong retract to take up less room and less likely to scratch up my laptap. Over all I am happy with this purchase.
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.
So far, very happy with this product. Bought two of them for Christmas several months ago. No major problems. No problems with loading the disks or bad remotes as I have read in other reviews. One small annoyance, every once in a while there's a little glitch where the sound and video don't quite match. A few seconds later, they catch up. This may just be a problem with this particular video. Have not yet tried it with rental videos. For a lower-end video player, I think it's pretty nice.
I've used this transformer for a month now, on a daily basis and it has worked well for me. It is well constructed but HEAVY! The power switch is heavy duty and the instrument gives you a useful variety of input and output voltages, so you can use this in any country. I am using it to run kitchen appliances that I purchased in Europe. These appliances draw ~1200 watts at 220V, so I purchased a transformer with more than twice the wattage rating for safety. The transformer remains cool to the touch when in use. I don't have any other appliances drawing current on the same circuit, when the transformer is in operation to make sure that I don't trip the house circuit breakers. I also make sure that I switch off the transformer when I'm done, so that it does not continue to draw power and waste electricity when not in use. So far it has performed flawlessly and I would recommend this product.
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.
My headphones fell down once from the table and were broken immediately, I will go for Sennheiser headphones next time.
Used all of October on trip to South America. The pack served me well on this trip. Was an excellent carry on, and fit easily into overhead airline storage. It also handled weight well and comfortably. The size of this pack is it's forte, and it's downside. The lower compartment would not comfortably store my Canon EOS with a 28 by 135 lens attached. In the bottom compartment I stored the camera body two standard sized lens', battery chargers/w cords, and my binoculars. My long lens had to be stored in the unpadded top compartment along with a few personal items. Compact is good but also limiting.
I'm on my third "genuine" Casio battery in one year. The $5 generic batteries seem to work just as good. Contact Casio for warranty first- they'll send out a new battery and acknowledge that they frequently fail
I first read about Foveon X3 two years ago. Long before reading about the X3, I always wondered why we had to be content with 25% Red, 25% Blue and 50% Green on an Image Sensor -- why not 100% of all colours? However, business was booming for all Digital Camera companies despite the fact that there wasn't really a CCD that could be seriously taken till the X3 arrived on the market. I knew instantly, the SIGMA-Foveon joint venture would break through a newer kind of Digital Photography, so I decided to wait. I skipped SD9 when I realized Foveon was working on a combined 10MP X3 Chip.The wait was worth every second! I ordered the SIGMA SD10 with the standard twin Lens Kits (18-50mm F3.5-5.6 and 55-200mm F4-5.6) and separately ordered a 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Lens. I wish SIGMA had packaged the kit with at least one F2.8 large aperture Lens. Anyway, I will give my 18-50mm F3.5-5.6 to a friend who just bought a NIKON D70 with a NIKOR 18-70mm Lens.I have not yet received my shipment from AMAZON, but have had the chance of using my friend's SD10, including the SIGMA Photo Pro software and some sample X3Fs and some of my own. The RAW format of SIGMA has some outstanding advantages over the JPEG type of files. With a RAW file, you will feel like as if you're truly dealing with a "Negative", whereas the JPEGs will feel like "Polaroid" shots -- equivalent to getting prints from a Camera. SIGMA should never revert to traditional file formats and stick to this great RAW format which allows the best possible artistry with digital negatives.I know why NIKONs, CANONs and other brands won't want to use X3 -- they want to maximize their profits by using their proprietory CCDs no matter how badly they compare to a superior product. I think they are also complacent that their "devoted" customers will not change sides because of their famous names. But I can tell you, there would be a lot of migrations now towards the X3 and SIGMA -- those popular brands have already compromised their quality by not developing something equivalent to X3.Well, I have used NIKON, CANON, Fuji and the rest --- but to tell you the truth, SIGMA is like a Rolls Royce of a Camera. They have only two Models, but they speak volume of quality and they are also the only sellers of X3 sensors at the moment.So, if you want to experience something quite special and differnt than the rest, then SIGMA is the only option currently available --- I suggest, you give it a try to judge for yourself.
An excellent item, simple to set up, worked perfectly straight out of the box. Frankly expectations exceeded. For standard definition I can't tell it from a wired device. We use it to beam cable into the kids' playroom. Most useful aspect is that we are in control of what they are watching. Don't you hate kids tv channels that are 40% pumped up commercials?
do a google search on sony ch:13 and you'll find 54000+ hits on complaints about their players. Their customer servise denies the problem too.Buyer Beware!!!
I have two primary complaints about this unit:1) the batteries that are included with this unit only last about two hours at most.2) the remote's interface is clunky, and hard to operate. just getting it into recharge mode is tricky (hint: put a CD in, and then open the case when the unit is plugged in)3) the unit turns itself off when you unplug it from an external power source4) the headphones that come with the unit [are not quality]ok, 4 complaints
Regarding the negative reviews of this product, I am not sure what some people expect.For the price, the sound from this little 2.1 set is quite good.I am picky -- I have Cambridge Soundworks speakers at home that will blow you away. But I got these for work to go with my Mac and love em
- Get rid of 3 or 4 six ways.- The outlets are solid so your plugs don't slip out.- The aluminum framing is sturdy.- The 15 foot cord let's you place the strip almost any where in the room.- The switch is covered so you don't accidently turn it off when you are moving things around it.- You can mount it on the wall.- The outlets are spaced so you can plug wall warts(adapters) in every one if you want.- If this one is to long (about 4 ft) you can get a 3 foot version for a great price.Descent price, considering 3 or 4 decent surge protectors cost about the same but have shorter cords, less usable outlets(not much space for adapters) and requires more wall outlets to plug them all in or you have to loose an outlet to daisy chain them together.I have 4 of these and will be getting more.
Sony SSF-7000 Floor-Standing 4-way Speaker with 8" Woofer. Not knowing a lot about Speakers except I needed some help for my 46 inches Sony LED-LCD HDTV 3D, and did not wanted a surround sound because I find that over powering and annoying and I wanted the sound to come from the front and not from the back so I decided after looking everywhere and reading just about every review there is to read, I ordered this set of SpeakersThe Speakers arrived in a big 82 Pound tight box that apparently was dropped somewhere on it's way to my house, both of the Speakers Screens were crashed against the Speakers, I did not wanted to send them back and go through all that hustle again, and God only knows what else would be damage second time around since there wasn't that much protection between Speakers and outside box to begin with, however there was no damage done to the actual Speakers themselves or even the little feet on both of the Speakers survived the long trip...Amazing!The sound of the Sony SSF-7000 Speakers are so powerful I can only use just about 30% of it, any louder and it becomes too much, my living room is not that big, although sometimes with music I can go a little higher. Somehow I did not realized I was going to need anything else, such: Stereo System A/V Receiver to hookup the Speakers to and the Blu Ray Player or other machines, HDMI Cables more than one and they are expensive and of course wire to hookup the Speakers to the Receiver, the amount you get with the Speakers is only about 10 feet...not enoughIt did become more complicated than I expected, however after two months of getting all the equipment Speakers, A/V Receiver, yes you need one of those, Speaker wire and HDMI Cables I was able to put it all together. I won't give you all the Technical Details on the Sony SSF-7000 Speakers for that you can read all about it right on the Item's page. I am glad I went through this experience. Now I have an Awesome Stereo Video System to enjoy with Spectacular Sound Quality. I am very happy with it! Thank You
I literally just received these and set them up. I had been using the similar LeapFrog units for several years with no problem, 'til now. Unfortunately I live in a apartment building where several of my neighbors use 2.4ghz electronics. Since the LeapFrog units also use this frequency I was constantly moving and adjusting the units to get away from the signal interference. A few weeks ago it got to be too much. After researching other options I decided these would solve my problem. I admit I was apprehensive about buying these sight unseen (as I'm sure you are) but went for it anyways. Am I Glad I did. They are even better than the reviews I've read. The "transmitter" sits next to my tv in one room (the IR "eye" is talking to my Tivo (I think they call it the remote extender). The receiver is on top of my other tv in my bedroom. Although both units are approx 13ft apart line of sight there is a wall in between. NO PROBLEM, it works so well I forget the Tivo is in the other room. I'm actually using the units with the video antennas flat and still have AWESOME signal strength. The remote extender works so well I can bounce a signal (IR no less) off walls and the RF-Link will still "see" it. These are simply GREAT!! CAVEAT: Make sure you have them both on the same channel (I use 4 simply because it has a smaller light - You'll understand when you get them). When first set up I almost panicked because I had a video signal worse than rabbit ears. Looked at both units and in one of those DUH moments put both of them on Ch4. Now all is good... soon could be for you also. Don't wait just buy 'em. Sorry for the long review but I just had to let others like myself who couldn't decide, YES! BUY THEM FOR YOURSELF, BUY THEM FOR SOMEONE ELSE. You will not be disappointed!!! ...and NO I don't work for the company I just love their product!
I'm content with the scanner and fax functions of the Brother MFC420CN all-in-one, but I'm very unhappy with the printer/copier functions.The biggest problem is that the machine wants to clean the inkjets almost every time I turn it on. (And I do very little printing -- but when I need to print, I need to print.) And this constant cleaning consumes ink, apparently, because it runs out of ink VERY quickly, and the color ink is pretty expensive.The second problem is simply that over half the time that I want to print, I get an error message on the first attempt, and this wastes paper and ink, because it spits out a half-page attempt, and then *usually* it gets it right on the second try. This is unreasonable. I'm a pretty savvy computer guy, so I'm pretty sure the constant error messages were a flaw, not some ineptitude on my part.Finally, the printer will not print at all, even in just black & white, when any one of the colored ink cartridges is empty! This is totally unreasonable.Today I went out and bought a brand new HP color inkjet printer, and it was cheaper than the set of color cartridges for this Brother printer. I have a long list of things I don't like about HP, but nothing as bad as my experience with this Brother device.
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!
This camera is definitely a one-of-a-kind! I have loved every shot taken with the Holga, although sometimes I forget to secure the backing on with tape so my pictures become ruined (I easily drop things). However, this camera is extremely durable considering the amount of times I have accidentally sent it crashing to the ground! The film is expired, which makes it a little on the expensive side to order/ship/print and only one camera shop within a 20 mile radius of me develops such film. Getting a roll of 12 shots developed usually costs me about $9, sometimes even $13. I recently made my own 35mm converter for the Holga (a lot more convenient and inexpensive than 120mm) and the shots are AMAZING. The character this camera has (pictures and camera itself) is remarkable and definitely worth every penny!
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.
After using a Garmin GPS60 in my travels, using the ZUMO 550 was a great improvement. I read some previous reviews and was a little disappointed in some of the shortcomings of the unit. I don't know if Garmin actually addressed the shortcomings of if the reviewer just didn't know how to access the feature. Two examples; one reviewer said that you couldn't "MARK" a location. This is easily done by simply touching the vehicle icon. You can then rename the location and save it to your favorites. Another reviewer talked about the lack of a compass option unless you are in the "off road" mode. If you are not navigating, there is a letter indicator on screen constantly and by one touch, you have access to a graphic compass. You always have access to the graphic compass page while navigating with one touch.I am very satisfied with the ZUMO 550 and would recommend it. One thing I would have liked is the option of getting AM-FM radio instead of XM. I have cable TV, but I still have a problem with paying for radio.I love gadgets, and I don't consider myself a "techy", but I rate the ZUMO 550 with a "10".
These bags fit my two Fellowes shredders (MS450CS and MS460CS) just fine. I let them hang over the three sides of the bin that sit inside the unit, and tape them to the front to hold them in place. It's true they're not as thick as the ones that come with the shredder, but they don't have to be -- they're just holding a few pounds of shredded paper on the way to the recycle bin. The box is nice and compact for easy storage, and the bags unroll and tear off easily. Recommended.
Everything you want to know about the 5.1 UltrasFirst of all, Klipsch is THE high end speaker company in the world. They have been around for more than 50 years. When you go to see a concert or go to the movies chances are high that you're listening to Klipsch Speakers. The Klipsch Promedia 5.1s are THE best computer speakers in the history of existence (provided, of course, aliens do not exist). You can ask around, but everyone will tell you the same thing.What's their only draw back? - price. Think about it this way: how much time will you spend on your computer listening to sounds - if you use your computer for e-mail and word processing, these are not the speakers for you; just stick with the ones that came bundled with your dell. But, if you are an avid gamer or listen to many hours of music, you will appreciate both the clarity and power these speakers provide.What's new:The new sub IS freaking awesome-- it's twice as big as the previous version's.A true story:One of my friends uses this line of speakers for his DJ-ing and he only has the 2.1 of this line of speakers. Even with only two speakers the sound they generate is very large. This comes from the special design of the Klipsch horn. As a general rule, everyone looks at wattage for total output when it comes to speakers: oh this is a 100 watt system or a 200 watt system. The bigger the watt the more sound outputted by the speakers. But, because the Klipsch speakers use a specially patented horn-loaded design they are able to put out more than twice the sound per watt when compared to non-horn-loaded speakers. So even though my friends 2.1s are 150 watts they sound as loud as 300. To give you an idea of just how loud it is just look in your local paper for car stereos-the biggest you'll see is about 300 watts (and those are certainly not going to be Klipsch speakers hooked up to that system).What does that have to do with the 5.1s?Just as a point of reference: the Klipsch 5.1 Ultra system is a 400 watt system (horn-loaded-speakers). Just do the math, these things are probably too powerful for anyone to even need. Why does Klipsch give you that kind of power-just for the sake of making your eardrums bleed.Another great selling point of the Klipsch speakers is that they don't distort sound even at high volumes. Even cranked up to the max they are just as accurate in reproducing sounds as at lower volumes. Like I said, these are the same brand of speakers you hear in the movie theaters and at concerts. Simply, this is really high end stuff.If anyone doubts what I say about the "awesomeness-factor" of these speakers, I dare-- no I double dare you, you guys to go to some store like Best Buy and listen to these mofos. They will blow you away.Don't trust me, check out some of the external reviews or go to www.klipsch.com for more:http://www.gdxbox.com/hardware/revs/hwrevdisplay.asp?hwrevid=41&hwid;=40http://gear.ign.com/articles/435/435271p1.html?fromint=1Just as a side note, I would like to discredit the myth that Klipsch have a high tendency to "go bad" or fail - I was concerned about this and did quite a bit of research before purchasing these speakers for myself and let me tell you the whole story. The tendency of the old 5.1s to become defective has been admitted by Klipsch, but it was a because of some unforeseen flaws in production. It was a fluke problem, which has been corrected. I would like to point out that Klipsch has extensive warranties on their equipment and the worst case scenario is that you have to wait for replacement equipment. If you go on eBay right now, you can find five to ten year old Klipsch equipment being sold for top dollar. Why? Because Klipsch makes only high end, quality equipmentHope that helps you to make up your mind.P.S. -- I am not paid by Klipsch
If i had just 4 words to write this review , i'd go with 'GO GET IT NOW' :-)This remote provides a load of convenience during your shoot. I own a D70S and i used to get a lot of camera shake especially while shooting distant subjects or night time shoots. Tripod helps but even that mild click with the hand can screw your photo ... so i bought this remote and now the photo quality has definitely improved a lot . Of course there are some camera modes that allows you to set a timer and that also can be used to eliminate shake but with this remote the camera shots can be taken in instantly once you have set it in the right remote activation mode.I got mine for around 14 $ which i thought was pretty reasonable.
this printer has three cartridges, which provide a better print than those with only two. it also allows the substitution of a black cartridge for the grey, which is cost-saving if one is using print features but not photographic ones.the instruction book is clear and the set up is easy to follow.printing from a memory chip is fun and basic editing can be done from the printer itself.this is my third photosmart--it is smarter than the previous two, and in ways that count!
I have used a IBM 770 Thinkpad and This is the Best Laptop that I can think of in its Class it is Virtual and versital for any project/Task that you might atemp, I would give this a five star rating and the price well you can't beat. I would suggest if any college student or business man is looking the is the best Quality and Value that you can come buy. This is a tough machine/computer/ and the Ibm name needs no introduction.Thanks, Jack Walston.
This is my first GPS. My experience so far is great. We took it on a trip from southwestern Ohio to Chicago. Although I know the route, it was a great help finding two places I had not been before. If we made a wrong turn, it quickly recalculated to get us back on track. The only complaint I have is that when I tried to route it via the Chicago Skyway, using the Map Source City Navigator N. America program that I also purchased for it, I had trouble getting the right segment of the Chicago Skyway onto the route. However, once I was on the skyway for a few miles, it routed me correctly to my destination.
I bought a re-furbished model 2 or 3 years ago. My wife and I use it to print out color business cards - then we have Kinko's cut the heavy card stock. It's not a perfect process as the printer curls the heavy card stock paper a lot. So you have to "un-bend" it before bringing it to Kinko's for cuts. You also have to use a program that leaves explicit cut marks for them to line up their cutter. But the resulting business cards have been great. We've also used it to print out color letter heads - awesome.Education: The printer is noisy, no doubt. Smudgning: Read Chet's detailed observations about the envelope levers and avoiding smudging - a problem we never had. The output is unsurpassed - for both color and text. True the toner cartridges are "trial" sized - about 1500 pages of print out. However, as other reviewers mentioned, refilling the cartridges yourself and re-chipping it is under $150 (ebay). Or, I believe you can buy refilled cartridges from ebay for MUCH less than brand new ones from Minolta.So once you take the above into account, the printer is a no-brainer. Awesome print out, reliable work horse for a good price. We don't LIKE the noise, but we tend to use it for production jobs only. So we tend to set it to print, leave the room, and come back later after everything is done. We have two other monotone laser printers in our office that do the bulk of the black text printing. We mostly reserve this for color letterhead, brochures and business cards.One more note. If you use Linux, and particularly Linux x64, this printer works well - but it requires some tweakage. I run Crunchbang Linux x64 (a Ubuntu variant). I downloaded the tar.gz file from Minolta. The url as of 6/2010 was : [...]. Open the archive and within it you'll find an rpm file named: "magicolor2430DL-1.6.1-1.x86_64.rpm". You can use a program called alien to convert it to an x64 deb. The command is SUPER simple: sudo alien --scripts magicolor2430DL-1.6.1-1.x86_64.rpm. Of course you do have to be in the directory where the file is located to apply the above command. In addition, you need to install alien if you don't have it. Simple: sudo apt-get install alien. Then CD into the directory where the magicolor2430DL-1.6.1-1.x86_64.rpm is, and do the command above. Boom, you've got an awesome color laser printer in linux x64!I got an error message when I installed it. But then I printed from it (using the network ip that linux finds easily) and the output has been flawless.Of course, it works just fine in Windows.Peace
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.
In order to put the classroom projector in a ceiling mount I needed to add a 50 feet cable and this adapter worked great for this connection. Great price! :-)
It is absurd that these are so cheap. They sound basically as good as pro studio headphones. Totally effortless, full range of sound that is completely clear. And since they are open, you can still hear things around you, so you don't walk around with that sensory-deprived "living in a cloud, disconnected from the world" feeling.Also they're totally comfortable. Cannot go wrong with these.
I bought this junk, not from Amazon. It plays what it wants, it is clunky, like something from a nightmare called 8 track players, what is wrong with Sony? I recall when you could put a vinyl record on a turntable, you got instant music. I recall that even 8 track players gave instant music, so did cassette decks. This thing is garbage, it doesn't work, it will play about 20 songs, then just sit there. Don't buy this, it's junk.
I purchased this as a gift for my husband. The unit has shut down and scrambled songs twice. The unit has been replaced twice. They never repair, only replace it with another dysfunctional unit. Customer service is horrible!! No support from Gateway. What a mistake. Do not buy this unit!!!!!!! You will kiss 300 dollars good-bye!
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.
Sound great for the price and size. Very portable, very sturdy, and very cheap. 5 star worthy on that alone.Lots of bass, not the best bass but it is fun to listen too sometimes. The low end is definitely exaggerated but not like other reviews would have you believe.Mids are good, a little lifeless but very god to listen too on the go. Accuratish, and they aren't over emphasized.The highs, ehn. Well again they aren't great but they really do sound nice, if that makes sense. They aren't perfect and at times sound a little slow but these aren't $200 can either, they can be had for $25 if you know when to buy.Value: 10/10 Nothing in this price range competes.Build Quality: 8/10 Very well built but not indestructible.Sound Overall: 7/10 There are better portable phones.Sound Value : 10/10Overall rating: 9/10I can't give 4.5 stars so I give it 5.On a side note my pair weren't like the picture, more like the best buy pair in one of the buyers note pictures.
Very well made Panamax 14 AWG Power extension Cable much better quality than lots of other 14 AWG Cable for use with Panama PWC or other purpose........
Really nice brush, soft goat hair, retractable into itself.It does what it is suppose to do... I use it to brush dust, lint, etc off the front UV filters, Circular Polarizer or ND filters I use with my cameras. It hasn't scratched any of my filters... so it works as it should
These are the best ear buds I've owned ,I wear them all day at work with no ear discomfort and they even double as ear protection in loud areas not to mention sound quality is A++ with great bass.These ear buds make me want to laugh at all the others.
OK, I had a bit of a problem installing this, but I still couldn't be happier with it - because of *gulp* Microsoft's incredible technical support. I called on Easter Sunday night, after 9 p.m. EST, got straight through with no wait and had my problem completely resolved in minutes. I then installed the Wireless Notebook Adapter without a hitch and was up and running from every room in a three-story home flawlessly. Best price by far of any of the other networking options I looked at, and the reviews here at Amazon were quite accurate and quite helpful.
i've had this case for almost 3 years now and i love it. it is a bit big and bulky, as the other reviewers have pointed out; however, i just take it out of the case if i want to keep it in my pocket. otherwise, it's great for just throwing into a backpack or something and not having to worry about it (i keep my camera in this case and my case in my backpack stuffed full of things, and i dropped my bag left and right - and my camera is fine).i also like the little belt clip on, which makes it a convenient, although touristy-looking, extra pocket for when you go traveling and dont want to keep putting your camera back into your bag (although it can kinda pull down/out your pants...so i just have the boyfriend wear it)i also dont really use the zipper (so i didnt have a problem with it breaking..). i just keep it kinda opened at the top - bc of the hard shape of the case, the camera stays in, and to quickly get the camera out w/out using the zipper, i just push in from both sides to widen the hole and the camera comes right out.
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.
If you want good desktop replacement, and you live in Alaska, then this laptop is for you. It has a big screen but gets VERY hot (thus Alaska) and poor overall design. NOT RECOMMENDED.Pros:>huge screen>Very fastCons:>battery life (1-1.5 hours)>Desktop processor, not mobile P4: VERY hot and power consumption>extremely noisy (intolerable)>bad speakers>A LOT of junk software, some of which had expired by the time I got the machine. Some wouldn't delete.>huge ac adapter with short cable and gets VERY hot...>no floppy drive>VERY slow hard disk. At 3600RPM (or 4800RPM not sure) won't do video editing with video resolution above 320x240.>BIOS does not support RAM and higher than 512MB>Video card not-upgradeable>FN keys software controlled can't change CPU or screen brightness or volume in Linux, UNIX or DOS.>EXTREME overheating problem, had to use 2 C++ manuals to elevate the laptop and put 2 fans under it.>No serial port>4-pin IEEE-1394 provides no power
I could have purchased any MP3 player - including an iPod - but chose the Zen Micro because it seemed to offer much more flexibility. I have been using the player for over two months now and couldn't be happier with my decision. The interface is intuitive and easy (even for those over 35) to use. The Zen is rugged and very durable - particularly with the optional case. I think the best feature is the removable battery which like a cell phone can be easily replaced - unlike the iPod. So far the battery lasts well over 10-12 hours between charges and it is nice to know it can easily be replaced when it dies someday (again unlike the iPod).Songs are easily downloaded onto the player from any platform unlike being locked into using iTunes. My particular player glows with a neon blue light around the edges that gives it a level of "hipness" - even my teenage sons think it is cool.If you are not a slave to iTunes, the Zen is a perfect choice for an easy to use, durable MP3 player.
When these speakers arrived, I noticed that some large object was sliding around inside one of them. It was, in fact, the tweeter, which had come off of its mounting plate and was loose inside the speaker enclosure. I couldn't see any way to reassemble this without tearing the speaker apart, so I returned the pair for a refund. I was going to order a replacement set, but now that I look through the reviews, I see that two other purchasers have reported the same problem. Seems like this is a repeated manufacturing defect. I'll look for a different brand of speakers.
The picture quality is okay, but the battery life is HORRIBLE!
Sun and temperature extremes caused the white plastic cap to crack on my original LNB that was installed 9 years ago on an 18" satellite dish. I was getting sporadic loss of signal for a couple weeks, and it eventually went to complete signal loss. Rainwater had dripped into the area where the circuit board is located and fried it. Even though this is a different brand it fits perfectly in the bracket. My old OEM LNB was a single, this dual works the same, you just hook it up to one fitting. This is less expensive than buying a used LNB on eBay.NOTE: This works with the 18" legacy (original) 18" dish, I'm not sure if this would work for Dish 500 or newer set-ups. It should be OK with older DirecTV units also as they are interchangeable.
Once you understand how to configure the remote using the software that comes with it this remote is awesome. You can program it to work with all your electronics and program one button to turn everything on and off. This is an awesome remot!
This is one of the better Zune cases on the market today, because it has LCD protection which is something anyone wishing to buy a case has to keep in mind, {Nobody Wants Their Screen Scratched}
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!
Although the case is large and quite bulky, it does protect the document camera, and that is the whole point! The product is a bit pricey, would've liked to find a better priced case, unfortunately I could not. If you have a document camera, then this is a good case for you. Especially if you are using it to lock up your document camera. I would imagine that it would be difficult to carry this case around daily.
I really like this camera. I've noted several people reviewing this camera mention the &quot;cheap&quot; feel/look of the body of the D-510. I personally disagree, I think the camera looks pretty good and has a nice solid feel to it without feeling too heavy. The picture quality and color fidelity of this camera are both excellent. In SHQ mode with a 128 MB SM card you get 90 pictures, more than enough for almost any vaction or trip you might take. The storage-class USB makes getting pictures off of the D-510 a snap, and is far easier than any other digital camera I have owned. The movie mode only records 30 seconds of video at SQ mode and only 15 seconds of video in HQ mode. It doesn't matter how large a smart media card you have, you need to press the shutter button to take video clips with an approximately 2-3 second delay between each clip as the movie is written to the SM card. Important note: There are 2 &quot;click stop&quot; settings for the camera cover. You need to make sure the cover is fully open before the camera lens will extend. I think this camera is a worthy replacement of the D-490.
I haven't spent eighty dollars on headphones and I don't see why you would need to. These are great.
I have never tried anything except this product. The results are far superior to any other brand, that I have seen. Friends and neighbors, have a variety of different brand name, photo printers, and my prints are consistantly more vibrant. I even won a ribbon at the County Fair, using my canon i9900 printer with canon inks, competing against mostly photo's, printed by proffessional printers.
The design to fit inside your ears can be annoying.. but it does seem to block out some more noise.. and it's comfortable. Puts out better sound (certainly) than ipod headphones.. but also better than some of my more expensive ones.
Twenty years ago I bought these same headphones at a local electronics store. I tried every set they had. The Koss PortaPro were the best. Twenty years and two kids took a toll on them but I could never part with them to exercise the lifetime warranty. So when my boss made me start working onsite (internet programming) I decided to buy a new pair headphones and started the research from scratch. After several hours of onlie research and tens of hours trying on headphones, I'm back where I started. I bought another Koss PortaPro. I expect progress in all areas because I see it in computers on a daily basis. I was surprised I couldn't do better than the PortaPro, but I couldn't. When I got the invite to review them, I was wearing them, and I am as I write this.Nothing sounds as good because they have huge diaphrams.Nothing is as comfortable because the have head pads that take pressure off my ears. (Looks a little weird in the package but on my head on one notices). I wear them 8 hours a day, every day, no problems.
Bought this as a replacement for my Nuvi that died during a recent trip. Unit works fine and arrived on time with free shipping. What more can one ask of a product. I did buy a replacement leather case for "Gertude" the pet name we gave our GPS and thus the free shiping. The need for the case was thanks to a pick pocket on the subway in Barcelona.Imagine his surprise when he realized he had an empty GPS case and not a wallet.
I tried this battery as an alternative to Dell's overpriced replacement batteries. I use it in a Latitude D610. It was a little quirky at first. When I plugged in outlet power after drawing down the battery a bit, it didn't consistently begin charging. After using it for over a month, the problem appears to have resolved itself. Aside from that temporary quirk, the battery has performed well, and I consider it a great bargain.
Everything crushed after 3 days of using, if You buy it don't use turbo settings from the bios. I bought the same mainboard again (only newer version) nd it works ok.
I switched from regular rabbit ears to this antenna today and now I get all of my regular TV channels perfectly. I also get NINE more channels that I didn't get before!! It's amazing.
It is an excellent product, easy to install, really powerful, the only minus is the burner software, if you have or you can purchase Nero or CDRWin then you can obtain the maximum performance from this unit.
good and sturdy, but the zipper gets locked when closing, and its not even 1/3 full of dvds... and its huge like a bible!!
This trackball is comfortable and offers fluid-like movements of the cursor. The Windows software-based scroll functionality is pretty lousy (unresponsive and jerky movement) so it only gets 4 stars, but other than that it is a great trackball.
My husband asked what was wrong with them, and the best description that I could give was that it sounds like I am listening to an old-time radio through these earbuds. I had the JLab D buds for more than a year and loved them; these were my back-up. For the original price (more than $20), these were more expensive, but the quality is horrible.
Macrovision nonsense, that is the problem!My LVC-9016G justed ended up in the trash. Seriously.Waste of money - and never again will I buy a product from LiteOn.
I was so glad when i baught it from the thinking that it was going to save all my video game bot loading problems and skipping problems. So when i used it on my first 3 games that didn't work before and got no results i was disapointed but not extremely shocked. So i used it on a game the skipped on icassion but still worked i thaught i'd atleast get that out of it. So after i &quot;cleaned&quot; it i ran it in the system and instead of working and skipping every once and awhile the game didn't even load up.DONT BUY
After I tried two other camera bags, this is the one. A lot of space for all my equipment, and the price is super. You are not going to find a better deal.
Purchsed the DV-5500 for daughter for Christmas and it is back in the box and on the way back to Amazon. Yuck. Camera is cheap and plastic and as if that is not bad enough the video quality is HORRID. Can't speak for the digital camera portion, she only wanted to record video. Forget shooting in your home during the day, even in the brightest of rooms video was dark. Computer software was not user-friendly and we are all computer savvy in this house! Please spend a little more money and get a quality camcorder, we opted for the Samsung Mini-DV.
If I ever get the tv I'll tell you how it looks , feels, and smell.
After driving to all the retail stores, I decided to try Amazon.com. This was an excellent buy. This item is very difficult, if not impossible to find. It does the job and at a great price, you can't beat it!!
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.
This is an excellent product and fits macbook better than any other case available in market. I roamed around each and every store,bought a targus case & returned it as I was not satisfied .I bought this one and I am really happy I could find the right case on amazon.Pros:Light weightExcellent padding to protect your laptopExecutive look with leather finishCons:Fits only the macbook and the adapter. Not for people who want to carry other accessories like Mouse/external hardrive.I will surely recommend this notebookcase to every one who owns a macbook.
WHat is so great about the ipod mini? You cAn download More songs quIcker. THEre are a lOt of New cooL options on this toY like its stOrage aNd gamEs. The ipOd is awesome. Why settle foR anythIng oThEr thAn this. Read other REVIEWs and see for yourself.one word for this gadget: YCARIPSNOC
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.
Bought this for my 74 year old Mom. I put everything from Bobby Darin to Joan Biaz and photos on it. The pics are small, but it's still fun. She hasnt read the instructions but has still managed to fumble through it. That was the point. She somehow manages to make it function! Therefore, I have to give the player two thumbs up! It also has a micro slot if more data is an issue.( I believe those go up to 8gigs sd now ) It identifies easily( even on vista! ) all this on a refurb for $20.00! It came with full warranty, factory pakaging,ect. Then I got a wall charger, USB, and other acc. for$5.00 (less!) The extra's go on and on for Sansa products, just look! I originally gave this 5 stars, but since this is a refurb, i thought I'd back it off!
These work great with my Sharp DV-SR3U video recorder, and play back on my laptop consistently with no bad sectors.
I purchased the router back in November. When I emailed support, I got a lot of useless advice. They told me to reload the driver on my adapter even after I told them the ROUTER was rebooting even when I used only wired connections. They told me to get the latest firmware even after I told them I WAS on the latest. Finally, I got them to agree to ship me a new one. Now, 2 months later, the unit is rebooting again every couple of minutes. It even reboots when there's no activity on it. I've since found it that this is a known problem. See for yourself:http://forum1.netgear.com/support/viewtopic.php?t=1238.It's a shame that Netgear appears to be on the decline.
I have had nothing but good luck with these Seagate SATA drives. This is just the right size for incremental home desktop expansion. Hard drives do fail eventually; that goes with the territory. Having multiple drives around this size (and doing reliable backups), reduces the risk that you might loose everything at the most inopportune time. Those 1.5TByte drives might look like a bargain at first, but wait until you have to restore "your life" (assuming you did religious backups.) You can also use these internal drives to keep copies of critical files as an alternative to weekly backups; however, what we eventually resort to is using this added space as a primary storage anyway and fail to backup anything. So go with the distributed concept and always do backups.
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.
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.
This is a very useful device. However, you must be careful that you do not zoom the lens so far out that it actually touches the filter in the holder - which is very easy to do. While the holder will hold 3 filters, I cannot use it for more than one at a time do the lens projection on all of my P&S cameras. Nevertheless, when a ND grad will help your landscape, this is the way to go. The filter serves to expand the dynamic range of the camera and to better "equalize" the exposure of sky and landscape. Unfortunately I can't use a polarizer at the same time, even though there are slots for one. I have 5 P&S cameras, but perhaps other models would not have this issue. The holder itself seems well made, and overall, is recommended.
The passive noise canceling is better than any active noise canceling I have ever used. The frequency range is awesome. The sound is crisp and pure.If you can have only one pair of headphones, this should be it. I've replaced both the ear pads and the wire cable, not because they don't work or are cheap, but because I have used the heck out of 'em.
The documentation sucks and so does the tech support. I have wasted nearly 8 hours today trying to get this router to work with a Maxtor USB hard drive. 1st, this router will not allow you to use NTFS format so I had to reformat the hard drive to FAT32. Next, when you go to set up the storage unit and give it a work group name it does not accept names that Windows XP does for example our workgroup is Horton house. The Linksys unit will not accept the space between two words so I could not use the same workgroup name and either had to change every computer or let it be in a different workgroup. Next I spent an hour on hold and then was transferred to four people before they finally could connect me with a tech support person who was trained on this new unit. They confirmed my issues and said they will notify the group who will be putting out the next firmware update. The big issue I tried to resolve was getting the unit to not require a user ID and password to access the drive everytime you boot up a computer on the network. Unfortunately I learned that is the way the unit is designed so you can not map the location as a drive letter and have it always ready to use on a network computer. The 1st time you try to use each you are prompted for a user ID and password. This really finished it off since I could not understand the logic. I can map other computer hard drives for automatic use but not this one hooked up to the router. Then the final kicker I learned after my 2 hours on the phone with support. Every file that gets written on the hard drive had a created date of Dec. 31, 1979 and last accessed date of the same. I copied files to the drive and it would ignore their file creation and access dates and just write Dec. 31, 1979 for every file and folder copied on to the drive. Clearly this router is worthless as a attached storage device at this time and I will pass it on to some one else on Ebay and go back to the old router. No more wasting my time on a new product even if it sounded great. Don't waster your money. I have 20 years of PC experience and am an expert user.
The monitor 50's have been perfect for what I bought them for: To use with a sub. I would not recommend these speakers as stand alone but they sound GREAT if used with a sub in any a/v configuration (I am using a Polk Audio PSW110 sub with this and I love the sub) or as the right/left front speakers in a surround format.
The keyboard has a decent feel to it, but I prefer a greater slope. The feet did not allow the keyboard to be sloped much, so I had to add some spacers to match the slope of all my other keyboards.
The Veo Photo Traveler is a cute and fun SDIO camera, for some models of Palm handhelds.I paid about $ 15.00, on ebay, for the outdated and discontinued device.The User Manual specifically lists the models that are compatible with it. Although the device is Palm OS 4.0 and 5.0 supported, it will only work in the following Palm devices: m125, m130, m500, m505, m515, and i705 with expansion slot; ARM and Dragonball.The packaging for the Veo Photo Traveler also lists compatibility with the Palm Tungsten-W, Tungsten-T, and the Handspring Treo 90.A CD-Rom, supplied with the SDIO camera, contains the SDIO v2.0 slot driver, as well as the Veo Creative Studio, a useful photo imaging software.The camera works well on my vintage Palm m515, has manual focus, no flash, and provides acceptable photos indoors, as well as outdoor use. The manual focus is a little awkward, as the lens housing is quite small and smooth, lacking the knurling required for easily adjusting the focus. But I later added a custom soft, knurled black rubber ring to the outside of the lens housing, so the focusing is now quick and sure.I prefer my 5MB digital camera for clean, serious work, but the NiMH batteries always seem to be in a depleted state when I really need it. But for quick and simple shots, my crude, but trusty Veo Photo Traveler is always ready, due to the always charged Palm m515, with its internal Lithium-Polymer battery. Also, the lcd viewing screen on my Palm m515 device is clearly viewable in bright sunlight, an uncommon feature with pda's. And the swivel feature of the lens of the Veo Photo Traveler is a definite plus.Warning: The Veo Photo Traveler is NOT compatible with the Palm TX! The Veo Photo Traveler is not recognized by the Palm TX, and when I installed the driver, my Palm TX completely, and totally, crashed. A hard reset was required and all my programs in the device were obliterated.Veo (formerly Xirlink) no longer exists, so downloads and support of any fashion are nonexistant.
Great Product! The assembly instructions were not the best, but I was able to get it put together in 15-20 minutes. Since then, my boys (ages 6 and 4) and I have spent almost every clear evening looking at the moon, Mars and as many stars as we can.This a great telescope for the family or a budding amateur astronomer.
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.
Buying a PC off the shelf is never ideal, but I was stuck, so I bought the best they had, a Sony PCV-RS530G. I like Sony; I keep saying that, not sure why anymore. It has a great processor, adequate RAM, and a so-so video card. The power supply is underpowered and not a standard size. The big problem is the hard drive, it's so slow! It's a Seagate, which makes a very quiet drive, quiet because it barely moves, and Sony makes it all worse with a really odd partition scheme. The drive also features an obsolete 2mb cache and no acoustic management tools; it can't be speeded up. The high end processor and the RAM spend all their time playing solitaire waiting for the hard drive to produce data, it's terrible. No big deal, I bought a new fast hard drive. Before cloning I went to use the back-up utility, and it wouldn't burn the discs: that's right $1,500.00 and you don't get a back-up disc, you have to purchase one, and the onboard Vaio back-up software is useless. I went ahead with the clone, but something went wrong and now I have a brand new $1,500 rectangle; joy. To get a recovery disc I had to go to Sony's parts department, which is a very slow moving place (U.S. based; somehow Sony Japan gets things to me in Maryland, USA within 3 days, Sony U.S. takes weeks), and I ordered what may, or may not be the right one for my dead machine, it only said RS500 series on the site and even that took a lot of searching to find. I'm having it overnighted, it won't speed things up much though. So here I sit, with a ton of work to do and no new PC. The discs have not shipped and nobody has answered my inquiry as to whether I had ordered the right recovery kit. I have had similar experiences with other Sony products recently - it took a long time, but they have finally earned my contempt.UPDATE 4/29/04: I still hate it. The display drivers keep going south on me. Multiple system wipes, updates, new monitor, new video card, nothing helps. I use my computer to run a business and don't have time for this mess. I have owned PC's made by Gatewy, eMachines, HP, and Acer; this one is the worst. I am giving up and will be buying a new PC from a different company this week. What a complete waste of time and money.
works like a charm. as you can read from other reviews don't waist time and money on other name brand cable. this thing works and its really cheap. thnks !
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!
Dependable and high quality DL DVD, with inkjet printable feature. Very satisfied with this product and recommended.
I love it! Other USB modem required downloads, this that and the other thing. Plugged this in and it went about it's business! Puter said, 'Hey, welcome to the Lady's Laptop' while the modem said, 'I'm here to work!" rocking ever since. Older Apple internal modem hasn't a chance.It came so fast too. I was given a date at least a week off, so when I had a notice in my Po Box, WHOA!! Seller confirmed recpt signature, packed it in it's original package and insulated it well! Going to keep that name for first place to shop. No excuses, espunashuns, excuses or 'yeah, but's. what you buy is what you get and YESTERDAY!Back online in dial up territory,eating, (become such a habit)and happy Amazonite!
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 first came across the iAudio CW300 while searching for digital voice recorders. Needless to say, the CW300 128 performs perfectly as a voice recorder, picking up most sounds clearly through its two settings: HQ (High Quality) and UHQ (Ultra High Quality). For HQ I got almost nine hours of recording time and for UHQ I got around 4 hours of recording time. I also found it handy that you can hear what you are recording through your earphones, simplifying the question of whether you are recording what you want (even though the recording seems to pick up even more than what I hear). Starting and stopping recording is easy with just a touch of a button on the face of the CW300. Transferring the voice recordings to your computer via USB is also very easy with the included software.Of course, the CW300 acts also as a MP3 player and a FM radio and it performs perfectly in both of these functions as well. Maybe 128 is not enough for both heavy MP3 and voice recording usage, but I managed to fit 21 MP3s of 128 kbps quality and still have 2 hours of UHQ recording time left. FM reception is great and can be recorded. Battery life is astounding for just one AA. The company's claim of 30 hours seems about right.The only drawback I can see is that the jog controls are a bit tricky to get used to (at least for me). But after a bit of usage they proved to be efficient and quick.
The reliability of this product is terrible. It loses connections frequently under both XP Professional and Vista. I haven't tried it on my MacBook yet, but I'm not going to bother.
After burning about 50 DVD's, I have no coasters. The surface prints just beautifully. I use a Epson R-320 printer and the results of this printer and the Memorex DVD's are great.I ordered this twice. Once I was sent the hub printable version and the other has a narrow strip at the hub that you can print with a gap where the stacking ring is. At first, I was disappointed, but after using both I find them both to be very useful.The only negative is that Amazon should specify which printable type you are going to get rather than leaving it up to chance.
1 star only as giving 0 is not possible.I brought this machine in Thailand but crashed after minimal use. I contacted Customer Services via the web who suggested some procedures to reboot and re-download the software. This failed. I had voiced concerns regarding the warranty being close to expiry but was assured, in writing, that the warranty would be honoured as the fault was reported prior to the warranty cover finishing. I then needed to take the machine to a service centre in Bangkok (a lot of travel expense involved) where it has been for the past 10 months!This time has been spent being passed from one representative to next all of which just ask for he same information over and over and then do nothing. Then I am promised, as I was in August, that my case had been escalated and they would contact me, I am still waiting... I contacted them again recently at the Singapore main office only to be greeted with the same arrogant, complacent and totally unprofessional service. I am still waiting to have this resolved...Anyone at Creative reading this who cares to assist? Perhaps this kind of 3rd rate customer service is something exclusive to Southeast Asia. As it is demonstrates clearly why, with a superior product than the i-pod, Creative fail to command any kind of significant market share.DO NOT BUY CREATIVE PRODUCTS!
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.
I bought a spindle of 50 discs for the purpose of transferring my videotapes onto DVDs. Every one of the 50 has worked fine, both in recording and on playback, not only on my several DVD players but also on other peoples who I have burned discs for. Worked so well I just bought another order of 100. Excellent product.
The only possible saving grace about the new iPod Classic is that it does have the potential for a firmware upgrade to fix at least some of the more glaring problems. I think the other reviews have spoken to the issues well but I did want to chime in on the audiobook issue since that is to me one of the most bizarre aspects of this non-product.I have used every version of iPod from the first generation on (not nanos or whatever just iPods) and this one has definitely broken audiobook organization. On every previous model I simply went to "artists" and selected the name of the author and then had a nice list of the books (using the "album" attribute for book title) and then I could select the part of the book that I wanted to dive into which I could title using the song title attribute. I never ever found the straight audiobook listing particularly useful.Now I've got to use the amusing "search" mechanism or spend a bunch of time screwing around with playlists to try and put some order in the chaos that some misguided engineers have introduced.Playlists are extra work that wasn't needed with the prior User Interface and only a partial measure at best since one is still looking at a list of book parts rather than a list of books - obviously playlists were designed for a different purpose than trying to rescue a misbegotten UI design.The search is actually broken. For example I search for Asimov and the search results report every single one of the audiobook files that I have (500+) not just the ones with "Asimov" as a value of some attribute.I can not for the life of me understand how the current audiobook category behavior ever got signed off on by QC and usability reviews. The iPod Classic as it stands now is almost exclusively a music box rather than what I used to have which was a library of audiobooks. I do have music on my iPod but I rarely ever listen to it; rather, I spend hours each evening and in the early hours listening to various books some in [...] format some that I've converted myself from CD or cassettes and so on.This is without a doubt the most completely non-user-engineered downgrade to an otherwise sterling product line that I've ever seen!If you need a stylish 80GB or 160GB external hard drive this may be the product for you.
This is a great compromise of a bag. Enough room for a camera body and several lenses yet you won't stick out like a tourist when carrying it. Get the domke postal shoulder pad to make the load feel lighter and improve the adherence of the strap to your shoulder.
I got this purchase along with some others at the same time ... . I like all of them, except this one. The others were all brand name items, but I went on a hunch (mainly on the reviews I read on here) and ordered this item. I feel disappointed. The unit is slim, and does all it claims to do,and has a funky (tho small) remote unit. However, (deep breath!); there is a reason why brand name items persevere in the market place, despite their cost. For one this CD-player is no way loud enough. At '40' the top volume, it's audible, just! I would not expect that from a brand name item, indeed my 10 year old aiwa walkman, is SO much louder than this. The build quality is as you would expect from a no-name item. A slim product from sony would feel sturdy even if it was as thin as this item. This doesnt, its decidedly unsturdy, and I dont feel that this will stand upto frequent travelling that I do.As such, after using this once, this item is going to be given to my 12y/o sister, as it wont damage her ears however hard she tries, and because as I opened the box and used it, I cannot return it. ...If you buy this, be prepared for the shortfall in its overall abilities. It may look good, but if you cant hear the music, and you dont feel confident in its ability to ware well, in my mind, its useless.
I've never owned an mp3 player and decided to purchase the Ipod Shuffle because it was less expensive than the other competing brands. I love it, the lack of an lcd screen does not bother me at all, it's compact, it's great for the gym, walks, hiking, cycling and most of all the sound quality is great. It's so light and not intrusive when you work out. I just love it!!! My only problem is finding the right headphones/earphones. I did find an earphone that fits around my ear- those little earbuds always fall out of my ear, so I cannot use the earphones that came with the shuffle.
I bought one of the Windows Ipods when they first came out and have had nothing but trouble with the software for downloading music and books (Audible). Music and books would have gaps or be completly unplayable. I would advise looking at the user comments on Apples own web site before buying one of these.
The bass is deep and you can still hear the highs. The bass isn't out of control like other headphones where everything else is muffled. There might've been problems with people who gave this bad reviews.1) You may think it's snug, but it's really not. I've tried the small sizes and they felt snug, but the medium size plugs really isolated the sounds and gave deeper bass for me. So try experimenting with the plugs.2) You can't say that the headphones don't work well with your player (i.e. i-Pod, discman, etc.) because everyone has different units and they all can give out different ranges of frequency. Also, mp3s can be compressed differently, so I'd suggest compare with CDs, not mp3s.3) The purpose of having one side longer than the other is so that the wire doesn't go straight down the middle. It's better that the wire goes down one side so you can place your player in your pocket or bag.Definitely a good buy! The best headphones I've owned! I've tried a lot of other Sony products, and these are superior!
Contrary to what the product descriptions on samsung.com, amazon.com, bestbuy.com, etc. say, this DVD player does NOT play DivX files. I purchased this player almost solely based on the fact that it would play these files, but when I got home, it would not play them at all. I ended up calling 1-800-SAMSUNG and a CSR told me that the DVD-HD860 does not play DivX files, but that the DVD-HD960 does (and oddly enough, the product description for the DVD-HD960 does not mention this feature). Boo to Samsung for their incorrect product descriptions!
This player refused to even play when the card was inserted. It just started shutting off and since not even displayed anything. Designwise this is a neat player but that is of little use if it just does not work. When I first inserted the memory card it refused recognize it... later it did... but refused to come up through the USB connection, so I used my flash reader to put the songs on it... it attempted to play one of the songs and suddenly just powered off, has not worked since other than lightening up its indego light.
Wow! This lens is amazing. Consider the price and the zoom range. The price is unbeatable for the quality this lens offers and the zoom range (27-300mm in 35mm terms) gives you what you would ever need 99%+ of the time. I am using a Pentax Kr and since I bought this lens I have seldom had to use any of the other six lenses I own (three primes and three zooms). It makes a perfect traveling lens and in those occasions were I need to use it in low light, the combination of full aperture and high ISO with my camera (the Pentax offers excellent performance at high ISO's) gives great results. This is a sharp lens with very little aberrations, and those are easily corrected in Lightroom). I have been an enthusiast photographer for many decades, having owned a lot of quality SRL's, several Leicas and even a Hasseblad so I guess I know what I am talking about. I recommend it wholeheartedly; you will be very pleased with it.
What can I say... they're Bose. I am really pleased with the improved sound we got by getting our speakers off the ground, but the real story here is the price, and service. Best price I found anywhere, by at least $20, and really reasonable shipping charges($8.00). (Those suckers are really heavy)Even close to the holidays I received my product in less than a week, and it was in great shape!
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.
The C220 is our first DVD player. We decided to purchase the Koss system since we could get a complete system with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound for not a lot more than a basic DVD player would have cost.Setup was very fast and easy, although the right and left front speaker wires could be longer. Wire for the rear surround speakers was plenty long.The first DVD we played was &quot;Jurassic Park III.&quot; My brother-in-law was with us for the system's premiere, as was his German shepherd. When the movie started and the Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound kicked in, the dog looked around in panic and then bolted from the room! After we stopped laughing, we watched the movie. My brother-in-law noted that this was the first time he had watched a VHS tape or DVD where he could hear every word of the soundtrack. This is likely due to the C220's adjustable &quot;Dynamic Range Control&quot; (DRC), which acts like a variable audio compressor. On the video side, the picture quality was excellent.Since we purchased this system just recently, I cannot comment on its long-term reliability, etc.The sound from this system is very impressive, especially for such a low price. While the Koss C220 won't satisfy audiophiles seeking a 100% authentic theater experience in their home, it's performance will certainly delight the vast majority of people. Speaking as a 17-year veteran band director and music teacher, the Koss C220's performance gets a big &quot;thumbs up&quot; from me!
Linksys is always a great product and in this case the WRT54GS is no exception. Installation is a piece of cake, works like a charm, and automatically sets up a secure network. Definitely worth the price.
they always send toner that is out of date, it had an expiration date of 9-2011. this is the 3rd time this has happened.
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.
I got this free with coupon. You get what you pay for. It is worth it if you get it for free. Mine does receive NOAA weather, but overall quality of this radio is pretty low. On the positive side, it does work, it has NOAA (with weather alert feature) and TV channels, AM/FM digital tuner, clock radio with alarm and snooze feature. Very light weight. Uses AC/DC (adapter not included) and 3 D cell batteries (not included). Has earphone jack and external antennae jack. Put it in your emergency kit for when you lose power.
I used this for about a year. Then it started going bad. would work for a few hours then I would have to reset it. Now it is totaly dead. Was good for the first year but I guess I expet a router to last for more than a year.
Wanted some great sounding waterproof speakers for out by the pool. Have a nice set of cheaper Jensons on the patio but I didn't order those because they are not rated for full exposure so I found these and for a few more dollars they are fantastic! Great full ranging sound and loud enough on my old JVC reciever and amp even when we're splashing around.
I can't add too much more to the positive comments other users have already posted on this little gem. It's the best point and shoot camera for the money. The fast f2.8 lens and shutter speed range from 4 seconds to 1/1000 sec. is something that you'd be hard pressed to find in any other point and shoot camera, especially in this price range.Now for the tips:-Turn off the flash while indoors. Your people pictures will look very colorful and nice.-Force the flash on when outdoors. This will provide some nice fill flash and your people pictures will have their faces exposed nicely.-Use the spot metering and focusing mode. Point the center crosshairs at what you want to focus and meter upon and then recompose your shot while holding the shutter button down halfway.-When shooting at an event, keep the clam shell case open. The camera resets to full auto mode every time you close it. So, set it once and then just leave it open, sliding it into a shirt pocket or something. This way, it remains set and ready all night.
works well right out of the box. i love the wide body and low form factor, it fit well under my desk and out of sight. has room for so many plugs! I will probably order another once I get a larger place.
I cant believe they are selling this camera for 300 bucks. I bought it for my husband last year for 140 (tax included) at Best Buy I think.Anyways I really hope noone spends that much.The cons of this camera are what people mentioned: slow lag time when you push down the button to take your pic (maybe 1 second after you push it down) Flash is very bright, software sucks HORRIBLY. THE BIGGEST CON IS THIS: The LCD screen breaks extremely easily, even if you put the camera in a case. The camera was in its case, and in a small carryon suitcase (we were the only ones that had it and were careful with it) and somehow the LCD screen still got cracked. Upon looking for replacement LCD screen, I found out they cost 55 not including shipping. I also saw many many other people posting reviews and complaints about the LCD screens cracking.There is a viewfinder on this, but it makes the camera almost useless. If you buy this camera please dont spend 300 and make SURE you are the type who will be extremely delicate with this camera, and even if you put it in a hard case, the screen might crack. I read about a pen in a girls purse cracking the screen. It is also quite bulky.One cool feature is the Panoramic setting. You can link many pics for a huge pic. Too bad I cant use anything without the lcd screen! :(
The AutoScan feature seemed like a good idea but I have tried it repeatedly following exactly the instructions on the product, but after selecting "Auto" nothing at all happens. Yes, it says to wait, but you can wait and wait and wait and nothing at all happens. It works in manual station mode but you don't need to pay this much for that technology. This one is going back where it came from. Oh and BTW it's not wireless (the FM transmission is wireless but the transmitter is on a wire so it's not wireless).
I used these for about 5 hours yesterday to spot arrows in targets at about 25 yards and they worked great. I especially like the ability to zoom to 16x. This made spotting the arrows very easy and I was even able to tell when an arrow was touching the line between scoring rings. I don't claim to be an expert, but for the price, these binoculars appear to be very good quality. The zoom feature works well, but you do have to adjust the focus when zooming in or out. I think that's to be expected with a manually focused piece of equipment like this and refocusing is very quick and easy. They're relatively lightweight and compact in size compared to some of the larger 50mm lense binoculars of the Porro Prism design. Overall, I'm pleased with these binoculars and recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonable quality pair of binoculars at a reasonable price.
Great camera. Couldn't be more pleased. Simple to operate (one hand), lightweight, and great zoom quality.
Not only is it identical to the LaCie 526. Even the online manuals - from NEC and LaCie - are identical. It's a beautiful monitor, but it's weird that it's sold for such different prices.
I tried the ear bud while skiing recently and it work excellently, it is far more comfortable than i expected having read other reviews. The PTT mic is easy to use when clipped to the top of the collar of ski jackets although if it becomes unclipped it is difficult to clip back on while wearing ski gloves. A very good purchase.
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 found it very easy to use, just follow the directions. If your into saving a lot of money, this is the way to go. It says three refills out of this kit, but I'm working on the 5th refill!!!
I purchased this model through the Philips Outlet online site as a "factory renewed" item. I generally like the TV, even though using it to view progressive scan DVDs was not as easy as I had hoped.One of the main reasons I got this Philips HDTV-ready LCD TV was for watching progressive scan DVDs from my Philips DVD player. Turns out you cannot just hook up the component/RGB connections and put your DVD player into progressive scan mode.I had to call Philips (and was able to get through without hassle) and was told the only way to view DVDs in progressive scan mode on this TV is by hooking up to the TV through the VGA connection. After searching on the Internet I found a great outfit (AVD Gear) that had the component/RGB-to-VGA cable I needed. (Radio Shack did not have the cable and said the only way it would work was with a $100 conversion device.)When making the video connection using this method, you also need a special hookup for audio. I had to get a RCA audio (red/white) to mini jack cable too. (Again, thanks to AVD Gear.)Now, with all the correct special cables, the progressive scan DVD playback is amazing on this TV.I just wish Philips has been more clear in their product specifications and user manual out the need for this special hookup. I don't know why they make it so difficult. One would think that one of the main reasons someone would want a HDTV ready TV would be for progressive scan DVD playback.I have not bothered to order HDTV through my cable company yet because I don't watch that much TV, and would want a larger primary TV first, but this unit that I use in a bedroom works very nice with DVDs now that everything it set correctly. Regular TV viewing is just okay.The user guide is also lacking on details about all the different picture modes (widescreen, fullscreen, 4.3, 16.9, zoom, super zoom) but if you play around with it, you can find a picture that suites you for whatever particular viewing you are watching. The remote is sort of lacking also. It only works with the TV. The remote that came with my other Philips TV allows me limited control of the DVD player and VCR also.I would recommend the unit (and the Outlet purchase option I used), but just be ready to order your special cables! Once you do get it working with progressive scan DVDs, the picture is pretty amazing.
i have this at my house and it has amazing picture and if you put surround sound it is astonishing. There has to be 1000 lines on te T.V. and it is just amazing. You must get this.
I opened the box, took a look and got an RMA to send it back. While not clear from the product description, this version does not have the capacity to accept a video card, so you are limited to the on board graphics. Not what I wanted.
i got the m100 as a gift, and while i asked for something a little nicer, it works pretty fast, and all the programs are organized well. it is really light, and thin. overall its a good project and i would recommend it.
Backpack is identical to description. Many and flexible compartments. Straps are easily adjustable and easy to wear. Made well and appears it should hold up for many years. Could use a few more pockets for small support items. Over all for the price the value is very good.
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!
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.
Worthless. The slot you see needs to go into the top of the radar detector. The Detector needs a clear view out the back window to see approaching radar, which is impossible unless your sun visor is completely horizonal and angled in a way that allows it to see out the back window.
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.
When the Dell Axim arrived as a refurbished, it was missing the software CD necessary to use it, as well as the correct battery charger and sync cable. It took a lot of work to get enough information to get started. Getting the correct versions of Microsoft Mobile PC, and ActiveSync has really taken the fun out of this purchase. The WiFi capabilities were overstated by Dell, and as yet have not been successful.
We got this griddle a few weeks ago and the only thing we can cook on it pancakes. Everything else sticks to this pan like crazy. To top it off you must be extremely careful when washing, as we have scratched off quite a bit of the non-stick surface. Be very careful with this pan. One more complaint is this pan does not like to stay level on our range. The design is such that it always tilts to one corner. And then so does the food. I would look elsewhere if you want a pan that will last.
Ordered these last year for my then 89 yr. old father...he uses them 6 hrs. per day 7 days per week on average. I got him a pair of the entry level Bose around the ear headphones increasing the comfort factor. Batteries get changed out every 6 weeks and the volume adjustment is perfect. The plastic pieces are durable and nothing has broken off. I would have to say that this was a very good investment...I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this item.
As I write this, Amazon has no information posted about what this Antec Solo "Quiet Mini Tower Case" is. So, as a stop-gap until I can get some pictures posted and a proper review written, here's the information directly from Antec's spec sheet:Case Dimensions: 17.5"(H) x 8.1"(W) x 18.5"(D)Drive Bays: 8- Front Accessible: 3x5.25", 1x3.5"- Internal: 4x3.5" or 3x3.5" with HDD suspensionExpansion Slots: 7Cooling System:- 1 rear (standard) 120mm TriCool Fan with 3-speed switch control- 2 front 92mm fan mounts (fans not included)Main Board Size: 12"(W)x9.6"(L)Weight (net/gross): 25.3/30.3 lbs, 11.5/15.7 KMotherboards: Standard ATX (web site says also microATX)Special Features:- Internal mounts with rubber grommets- Optional HDD suspension system- Poly carbonate side panels to reduce noise- Advanced cable management system- Front USB/FireWire PortsPackage Includes:- 1 Tower Case- 1 set of screws and motherboard standoffs- 1 Installation manualI've provided Amazon with a link to Antec's product brochure, but it hasn't shown up yet. Go to the Antec site (obvious URL) and navigate through Products -> Enclosures -> LifeStyle Series -> Solo for more information.In a nutshell, this is a very nice, black, heavy, steel (not aluminum) mini-tower case designed specifically for quiet operation. Some of the highlights are 1) the sound deadening insulation on the side panels, 2) an included drive suspension system for decoupling the hard drive from the chasis, 3) a 120mm low RPM exhaust fan, and 4) the ability to add your own, quiet, efficient power supply (I'll be adding a Seasonic S12-430).UPDATE: I've uploaded three pictures of the case. The sides and top are a very shiny black and the front looks like brushed aluminum.UPDATE 2: I've got everything transferred over to the new Antec Solo from my old Lian-Li PC-60H1 case and can now add some personal material:- First, when you get your new case, make sure you remove everything from the box and the case. The manual and various other pieces of paper are in the top "eggshell" type material under the cardboard liner. Also, the bag of screws and standoffs is tied inside the top 5.25" front accessible drive bay and the six drive rails should be someplace on the bottom of the case. In mine, four of them were in their built-in holder on the bottom and the other two were floating around under the hard drive cage.- Second, only the left side panel and the front fan cage use thumb screws. All the rest of the removable connections are regular screws. One really nice touch about the thumbscrews is that they're attached to their object (i.e., they wont' fall off and get lost when you disassemble the case). I just wish everything else used thumbscrews.- Third, there's no built in case speaker. As long as I never have to listen for BIOS error beeps, that won't matter at all. I suppose I could hook things up to my Audigy sound card if I had to. But, it's not really needed.- Fourth, and probably the biggest lack, there's no removable motherboard tray. That makes getting the motherboard into the case and connected a bit more difficult than it should be. I had to temporarily remove the 120mm TriCool rear fan to have enough room to get my old MSI 865PE-Neo2-FIS2R motherboard into the case.- Fifth, and the biggest problem for me (though it's not fully the case's fault), the combination of my 865PE-Neo2-FIS2R and Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu CPU Cooler did NOT fit in the case. The thing barely fit in the Lian-Li (maybe .25" clearance). In this case, the cooling fins physically run into the power supply (maybe .25" overlap). I had to use some brute force to get the motherboard/cooler combo in and the heatsink fins are sort of squished. Not a pleasant activity, but it works.- Sixth, and very surprisingly, even though I used the built-in drive suspension system, I could still clearly hear the ramp-up whine and drive seeks on my Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA - ST3120026AS drive. I had to put the drive back in my GUP SmartDrive enclosure to quiet that down. I'd been hoping to keep the drive out of that since it raises its temperature by about 10 degrees Celcius.- Seventh, there are a lot of sharp edges in the case. I cut a finger while working in it.- Finally, on a positive note, I bought this case to try and reduce the noise of my computer. Purely, subjectively, as I'm sitting here with the computer by my feet, I'd say the noise level has dropped by at least half. I did install a new Seasonic S12-430 power supply when I put the system together instead of using my old Antec TruePower 430. So, I don't know how much noise reduction is due to which item. But, from what I can hear of my Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu and VF900-Cu, most of the improvement is probably due to the case. I was hoping that I wouldn't be able to hear the fans at all, but while I'm sitting right next to the computer, I still can. If I walk a few feet away, however, I can't tell it's on. As a bonus, my CPU temperature has dropped about eight degrees Celcius. But, I think that might be due to the new power supply dumping less heat into the case right above the CPU.Overall, and primarily because of the dearth of thumbscrews and lack of a removable motherboard tray, I'd probably reduce my rating from its original 5 stars out of 5 to 4 stars out of 5 if Amazon would let me. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the case.
the vx2000 is clearer and brighter than my 21'' viewsonic CRT at work. my 1600x1200 linux desktop is easily visible, even in bright daylight. my laptop lcd pales by comparison, as do most CRTs.this monitor weighs less than all of the other 20'' lcd's, but is well balanced and does not dislodge easily. the base lifts the image about 6'' above the desk surface (think about that if you like to stack your monitor on top of your desktop computer case).to connect your vga, dvi, 1/8" mic, and 1/8" audio cables, the back cover of the vx2000 must be pried off. the back cover is pathetically cheap for such an otherwise high-end product, -- there's not even a diagram in the printed or electronic user's guide showing how to remove the delicate plastic pieces. be careful.the speakers and microphone work as advertised, but i'm frequently muting the monitor speakers (convenient dedicated button for this) and putting on a headset to get better sound.if you use x-windows to zoom resolutions, you'll want to stick to viewsonic's advertised resolutions for the vx2000. even at the supported dimensions, the monitor takes a lengthy pause to 'autoadjust' at each change of resolution (at least with the analog video card i am presently using).one more thing worth noting is that loud, high-pitched chirp from the vx2000 monitor's on-screen controls can be silenced via the setup menu -> touch tone option.
I bought these to replace a Labtech set that I had bought years before (the sub finally gave out on me!), and I was sort of worried about buying a speaker set online without listening to it first. I loved the amounts of bass I could get from my old set, so I was skeptical that this one could produce the sound I was wanting. Boy, was I wrong! These speakers blew me away! There is so much bass in these that I have to keep the level turned only about 1/3 way up! Everything else sounds great, too!No problems whatsoever with these. This is a great set, especially if you don't want to shell out the big bucks!
Wall plug charge works excellent with my Fuse Sanza Mp3 player , charge quick I am very happy , I bough this for the wall charge no comment in the car charge.
Unbelievable picture quality on both HD and SD sources. The black levels are truly astonishing. The dynamic Contrast Ratio is 20,000:1 and static (ANSI) CR is 448:1. This is approaching CRT performance and far exceeds any other platform (LCD, plasma, etc.)I wanted something that was going to last, so I did extensive homework on the KURO. While the KURO is a total redesign, it is a Pioneer 8th generation--a very stable platform. The repair rate, according to Consumer Reports, for Pioneer plasmas is 3% (statistically equivalent to major brand LCDs).And talk about future-ready. This panel has 4(!) HDMI v1.3 inputs and 2 component video inputs. It has PC connectivity and is one of the only tvs available that accepts 1080p/24 signals. It does so by changing it's display to 72Hz...no need for a 2:3 pull down so you have a much less jittery film.Absolutely stunning!
I replaced a 20 gig click wheel model with a black and white screen with this new 80 gig color screen model. What a difference. The look and feel of the new model is great. The scrolling features have been enhanced and the battery life has been increased. I looked at other products but could not find one as simple to use and download music and videos. All my music can now fit on the new iPod. Life is good.
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...
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 the perfect gift for my dad for Christmas. I just hope that no other parts have to go to this to work.....as far as I know there isn't and should just work.
If you know what you are doing, you can turn this into a near-enterprise-class beast of a router. This is a nerd's dream. I have openVPN up an running and can now VPN into my home network from anywhere, with very tight security. Unfortunately, if you don't want to play with it, it is really only an average router for the price due to Linksys's firmware having poor support for P2P sharing, and other applications with many open connections, not to mention not supporting all of the advanced features DD-WRT provides.
I wished to be able to print both shipping and address labels with out the trouble of changing out rolls of labels so I bought the Twin to complement my LabelWriter Turbo 330. I continue to have problems with switching between the three functions even using the drop down menu selection. I am using the twin for shipping labels and postage. All in all, I am pleased with this equipment as I have used Dymo for many years now.
I purchased this antenna after reading numerous reviews comparing it's capabilities with other HD/digital type antennas that are available. I was planning on using it for my multimedia PC to watch and record network TV. I built a stand from PVC so I could mount it high in the house and on the attic floor if necessary. I set the antenna up [...] and proceeded to program received channels. Once I was finished, I ended up with 2 less channels than I got with my $10 RCA rabbit ears! I tried it again after moving the antenna to different positions. The picture wasn't any better. I live in a metro area with most stations within 30-40 miles. I felt it should have gotten better reception than the rabbit ears! For the money, I'd say stick with the RCA rabbit ears.
I researched this all-in-one and felt I had found a winner. I guess I jumped too soon, because the CLI-8 ink cartridges are hard to find and cost about twice as much as the BCI tanks I used with my former Canon printer. Plus it seems to be rather thirsty. Unfortunate, seeing how the machine has all the features I wanted for my home/office environment. It operates well in every respect, but Canon needs to reduce the price of the inks or release a driver that overrides the third party warnings you see if you try to use so-called compatible ink cartridges other than Canon.
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.
Great set of compact binoculars.Smaller than I thought they would be.Small, light and very bright!
Simply works. I wish, however, it were a wireless unit because the length of the wire restricts the photographer's mobility.
This smaller, lighter and sleeker unit does everything my Palm III can do, except email (I never used it), for at least $100 less. The unit runs all the great (and generally free) Palm programs and the diminished memory is unlikely to pose a problem for 99% of users. Processor speed seems better, and legibility is improved. My only regret: the cable which replaces the cradle is serial port only; a USB cable would have been lots easier.
Nice portable headphones. Ear buds tend to irritate me after extended use so I switch to these. Comfortable. The little bumpers just above the ear cups keeps the rim off of my glasses. Nice sound quality. Decent bass and volume/power when using them on my laptop. Better than the old blue on-ear Bose pair I had. The Bose just never got loud enough. I use them at work and it tunes out all be the loudest noises. I would buy these again depending on how well the wires hold up. 4 out of 5 stars due to only decent bass. That may be a limitation of all on ear headphones though. I only have experience with one other pair hooked to my stereo. I'll try these on my stereo and update accordingly.
I had hoped that this would allow me to put all kinds of programs on my ti-83 but I was actually fairly limited(from what I could find) and this cable was made in the 90s so the software that comes with it has to be updated from the website before you can do pretty much anything. It was nice to be able to update the os on the calculator though and that wasn't one of the things mentioned in the description so just an added bonus I guess.
I've been looking for a decent looking, not super expensive ($400) system for my new office. The looks fit the bill as did the price ($79). I like that the two speakers can easily mount to form one unit you can hang or separate for better sound (ideal in a book shelf). Sound quality is quite nice for a produce in this price range. No, it's not high fidelity Bose/Denon quality but the sound is clear. I like the look and feel of the remote. Plays MP3 disks I burned and I also plan to use the nice input for my iPod. Only negative I've found thus far is if you unplug (or power goes out), you lose your station presets. It has a very nice auto search/update where it will automatically find any station it can get and include it into the 40 station list. While I would love a super sexy high-fi at $400, this unit really is more than enough for a small office (16x20), looks and sounds good. Spend money on other goodies.
In the world of photography, "point-n-shoot" cameras provide compact portability and deliver very good results. The world of audio recording now has it's version of the "point-n-shoot": The Olympus WS-320M. Simply press "record" and point this DVR at a musician, orator, or PA and you will get very good recordings in WMA format.If you are an audio snob with a library of microphones, preamps, and production systems at your disposal (guilty) then you must make compromises to use a "point-n-shoot". If you simply want great audio snapshots that are instantly available for playback and sharing, then get the Olympus WS-320M.
With digital cameras Skylight and UV filters have value only to protect a lens. Using them to protect lenses is controversial. Adding a filter has the danger of degrading the image. Those of us who choose to use them argue that any loss in image quality is so minimal as to be unnoticeable. That is only true if one uses a high quality multicoated filter. I use Hoya Super Multicoated Filters because they are high quality and still reasonably priced. You can get filters for less money, but putting a poor quality filter in front of a good lens is a bad way to save money.You should also use a lens shade to protect the lens.
I WANT TO WRITE A REVIEW ABOUT THIS CAMERA BECAUSE I BUY IT A FEW DAYS AGO AND I WANT TO TELL YOU THE REASONS OF THIS PURCASE.FIRST OF ALL I WENT TO THE MARKETS AND I SEE ALL THE D-SLRS WITH THE PRICE BETWEEN 900-1500EUROS,AND I SAW AT FIRST, THE MOST CAMERAS WHERE MADE IN (THAILAND,CHINA BUT NOT JAPAN)AND ITS VERY IMPORTAND TO BE MADE IN JAPAN BECAUSE SIGMA SD 10 IS.BECAUSE WHEN I GIVE 1400EUROS TO BUY A SERIOUS CAMERA AN SLR I DEMANT TO BE MADE IN JAPAN.SECOND, ALL THE SLRS IN THIS PRICE ARE SMALLER AND LIGHTER MAYBE THE MOST EXPENSIVE MODELS OF NIKON AND CANON ARE BIGGER AND HEAVYER BUT I DONT HAVE 4000 AND UP EUROS TO GIVE!THE PICTURES IN SUNLIGHT ARE GREAT WITH FOVEON SENSOR AND THE CAMERA IT SELF VERY EASY TO USE.TAKE TO YOUR HANDS FOR EXABLE A NIKON D-70 AND SIGMA SD 10 AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE DIFERENCE!SORRY MY ENGLISH ARE NOT TO GOOD!
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.
Having a large house with an intercom system with a radio - this is the perfect solution to broadcast music around the house. It worked fine - but worked even better with the hardware mod. A fantastically easy solution to our problem.
These filters proved to be equivalent to the more high priced ones. After I got them I found I really may not need them. But, still they're a good product.
After installation, the speed was decent but the connection was actually worse than my old 11b router.I updated the firmware (I have revision C) to 3.04 and voila - connection is consistently Very Good (although, why an 11g device sitting next to it doesn't get Excellent connection is a mystery).Speed varies from around 160 to 270 (I also have the rangebooster N usb adapter, on a pc in the basement). It's lower if I have any 11g devices connected, but still way better than the 54 of 11g. The 11g devices connect at 54 consistently.The router menus are comprehensive, but would confuse the heck out of anyone not tech-savvy; however, router configuration IS very technical.
Purchased Lexmark ink from Amazon, the shipping was quick, and the product was excellent. Great service
This little Sony does the job, I love it's size and sound and that it uses crank power to keep it running. It has some trouble with tuning out the local chanels that overwelm the FM band width in my area. The AM band has limited chanels in my area. Volume is good and it seems to play forever on one cranking charge, I love to carry it around when I move rooms I'm in . I can't wait to use it in the garden outdoors. This is a quality product and it will remind you of the good times of listening to early transistor radios when you were young, Best of all batteries not included, OR needed, It's Eco friendly and that makes it great for today's needs. Very Happy with it, the price was good and I received it very fast!
I bought this to catch my optical out from my TV to send it to my stereo receiver that is not optical and it doesn't work. I have tried it on the PS3 with other audio equipment and all types of different setups and this thing will not get an audio signal to ANY audio device!It's crap, don't buy it.I've had it for over a yr and a half and have not come across one component that this will work with, I have tried all sorts of different setups and different cables and nothing, not even a low volume signal, just nothing!Save your money and save up for something better, this is not worth the plastic it is made out of!!!!Worst Amazon purchase ever!!!And for everyone who doesn't listen and then comes back here and sees this review again after having problems with it....."I told you so..."
I'm from Costa Rica. I bought this item 2 weeks ago and in just 7 days the product was at my door step( Thank you Free Shipping). I have Internet via WiMax, so my ISP installed me an Alvarion modem.At first, I had many problems installing the router: failed connections,errors. When I finally be able to make everything to work, I wasn't able to access several websites (just Google and a few others). So I decided to call Linksys Technical Support. I can only described it with one word: great. They helped me out through the whole process in no time. The problems was the value of the MTU in my router. I just changed to 1450 ( it was at Auto: 1492) and that's it ! Now everything works perfect. I highly recommend this router. If you have any problems just call the technical support.
I had previously owned the same item and used the item exclusively to listen to books on casette throughout the day almost every day while in and out of the house. Item dependable with many drops to tiled floor, concrete and yard with no problems. Not sure about battery usage as I use rechargables. Only downside for me was the earbuds as I prefer a more comforable head set.
This is a great player. Too bad that the model that is being advertised here is NOT the correct one. The model that was sent to me from is an older one (YP-NDU) that doesn't have the FM controller or a backlit display. I checked with Samsung myself with this as well as, and found that the technical specs are incorrect and that this should be advertised as the older version. I'm really surprised to see this is still there. Otherwise, the player is awesome and sounds really clean. The software that it comes with is easy to manage, and it uploads to the player pretty fast.
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.
I received this as a Christmas gift last year. My father purchased it at an electronics store. He was told it was &quot;the Cadillac&quot; of dvd/vcr players (I had picked out a less expensive item), but the salesman talked him into &quot;upgrading&quot;. Poor choice. It took 3 months, which happened to be the warrenty period, then the vcr started rejecting tapes. Some tapes must be inserted over and over again until the machine accepts them. Other tapes are never accepted. The dvd player works but the sound has to be turned clear up in order to hear. This is deafening when I turn the dvd off. Overall I feel this is a bad choice. Save your money and buy a different product
Bought these cables for around $3.50 about a month ago and they've been working great for my Xbox. They're much better than those component cables because they fill the entire screen and provide a smoother look to the over all picture. Just outstanding for the price.
This item did not work with my factory Canon SD600 batteries. This product did not work. I had destroyed the package it came in and was unable to return it. So I was stuck with the useless product.
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.
I used this adapter to connect a Uniden Bearcat BC346XT Scanner to my PC; it works as advertized and is nicely packaged as well. Drivers are easy to find in addition.
Horrible printer. Printer's mediocre pictures. It's cheaper per print to order them from shutterfly, apple, smugmug, whoever, and you get better quality. Plus, mine just died after a 3 months of ownership. The yellow print cartridge error of death. google this before you buy this printer.
I've had this microphone for a number of years, and having just used it for another project, realized I was delinquent in writing a review. I've used everything from free microphones and integral laptop mic's to professional studio mic's while doing various recordings for podcasts and voice overs. Now, to be clear, the sound produced by this little Logitech is far from pro quality...howEVER, for what you pay, you'll be amazed how well it works for simple things like podcasts, narration for PowerPoint presentations, etc.For the recent project I just finished, I only had access to this Logitech microphone, so I put it inside a Porta-Booth from Harlan Hogan (http://www.amazon.com/Harlan-Hogan-Signature-Series-Porta-Booth/dp/B00151YP18/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid;=1299785825&sr;=8-4), and after editing and post processing, realized the quality was not that bad.I have used it in Mac OS 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 and currently with 10.6 and it has been totally plug and play. Used it with PowerPoint, iMovie and Garageband without any issues.I don't imagine this mic would be very good for music, or even any remotely serious voice work, because you get what you pay for, but in this case, what you get is pretty good for not paying very much.
very cool case for the price, included ir receiver is a plus and worked awesome with my harmony 1000 and ir extender. has power bypass funtion so you can turn pc on and off via any remote. included remote is pretty cool as far as stock remotes go, it has a d pad that works as a mouse cursor and a on screen keyboard so you can pretty much do everything with that remote however I will be using a wireless logitech kb and mousedpad combo, had I known the quality and features of the included remote I would have not bought the logitech kb pad combo so get it and use it first before deciding. the case does have a little 3 line dot matrix display which is pretty cool considering the price however its only readable from about 10 feet because the text is a bit small, not a big deal though maybe add some more customization to it in updates later as you are limited to the built in modes and a custom text display. 5 fan slots 2 rear 1 side and 2 in front of hdd cage intaking from front bottom, and 1 mesh rectangle so the psu sucks in cold air instead of hot air from the case, I used 4 fans all intake to create positive pressure and it stays pretty cool and quiet, 2 5.25 bays with flip down brushed metal cover, audio ieee1394 and 4 usb 3.0 ports in front as well as floppy disk slot&lt;&lt; haha joking but u can throw a multi card reader etc in there also under a flip down acrilyc cover, alot of expansion slots I believe 7 or 8, hdd cage will fit 4-6 drives depending on thickness ssd etc. blue leds are bright I just put a piece of white paper in front of them on the inside so they look dim case is very solidly built very nice brushed black aluminum and smoked acrylic make it look just at home under my tv.....looks like a monster amp/receiver its a bit on the big side but still fits in quite nicely....it makes my actual audio receiver look like a joke haha.. I think this is the best full size htpc case for under a buck and a half, included software installed very easily and had it up and running in minutes....oh just one down side EVERYTHING IS SCREWED IN AHHHHH....REMINDED ME OF BULDING PC'S BACK IN THE 90'S.... so be prepared have a nice ratcheting screwdriver and small magnetic pick up tool handy...included instructions are in weird translated engrish as expected but not too bad and I was able to make sense of them... all in all no serious deal breakers here and a wonderful case which I highly recommend.
Troublesome from the very start, it has two ways to do setup, one is web based, and one is a setup client.This product is so poorly made, there are actually settings in the client program that are reversed in the web setup. (Netmask and gateway are reversed.)The online help is useless. If you try to use their support pages, they take you to the support pages for a previously released product. Worse still, they refer to features and settings that this product doesn't even have. (DIP switches!)Don't bother with this one.... get a real print server. If it has to be connected to your network wirelessly, just buy a wireless bridge and a small network switch.
I really like the Inno and living in SF I haven't had any problems with reception while on the go. I upgraded to the Inno from the MYFI because of the smaller size/weight and the MP3 player. On the one hand, transfering CDs to the INNO is not intuitive (and it really should and could be) but transferring tracks/albums from Napster is a breeze. The sound qualify is great and having the option to listen to live XM radio or a MP3 track is bliss!
this game pad is great. i added small plastic door stop disks to make it easier to locate most used buttons. no complaints. really helped out my ps3 gaming
This was fairly easy to install. It arrived quickly. It puts the keyboard and mouse in a comfortable position. I purchased one for a co-worker and it worked so well, I purchased another for another co-worker.
This is for the iPod MINI!!!NOT THE SHUFFLEI haven't purchased this product, but what looking for a shuffle case, and found this was Named incorrectly
There's probably $0.02 of plastic in this thing. Amortize the die and stamping costs across all the units produced and that's probably like $0.10 each. Assembly, packing, shipping maybe another $0.10, and overhead costs around $0.10 if we're being extremely generous. The upshot is that there's no way there's over $0.50 of cost to produce one of these suckers. They're basically pure profit. Lens covers are to the camera world what printer ink is to printers.So yeah, you're getting ripped off, but you expected it. That being said, it does what it's supposed to do. It's a bit difficult to put on and remove, and you wonder what the lifetime of the squeezy plastic bits that facilitate this process are.
What a bargain! Great camera! I have a hard time putting into words how much I love this camera. Wonderful creative options and versatility.Along with the camera I purchased the Vivitar Series One 28-300mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Minolta AF SLRs and I find the combination to be amazing. Having just ones lens in the 28-300mm range is so convenient. The pictures that I have taken using Fuji 400 film are clear and the color outstanding. I still have so much to learn about this camera and I know I will be taking great pictures for years to come.I recommend this camera and lens to anyone that wants great! pictures.
I bought this after having to return my Apex AD-1200. The disc drive wouldn't even eject! So if you are trying to decide between Apex and Norcent I'd definitely go with Norcent.The main reason I bought this player was for VCD/SVCDs which it plays very well. I might also add that it plays MP3s, MPEGs, DVD, CD, etc....In the few days I've had it I haven't run into any problems, let's hope it stays that way :).
Super F. T. A. receiver but with the rules of use it is not getting much use lately. Maybe when I have more time to search available channels.
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 [...].
No problems so far, but I never trust these as much as sandisk extreme III. I use it on a backup video recorder but I don't know that I would trust it to handle my primary recording. Still, I haven't had any problems yet.
I bought this item primarily for geocaching, although I do hiking with it also. It's rugged, easy on batteries, and works like a champ! Finds and stays with satellites much easier than the older model which my friend has (60c). The altimeter is very useful as well for hiking. Love that it is compatible with geocaching.com, so I can download caches directly into the device, mark them as found, etc. The "find next nearest" feature is invaluable. The only slight con I would say is that if it gets too close to a magnet, the heading compass can get screwed up. But it's nothing a quick recallibration won't fix. Get the map software as well - that is of course useful when you're in the car, but also great for those neighborhood geocaches where it's hard to tell exactly how to get to a cache (ie which roads to take).
Perfect in every way. Both mouse and keyboard are excellent qulity.
My brother and I are both hard of hearing, so when he comes to stay we can share my TV listening device by plugging the Boosteroo in to it, then we both plug our headsets into the Boosteroo which gives us the added volumewe need.
Overall I'm really happy with this player. It's very inexpensive, expandable, and having the separate jumpdrive makes it extremely flexible. This player is great.I only have two complaints about it.1. The files you copy onto the jumpdrive aren't necessarily played in the order you expect. It turns out that the files aren't played in the usual alphabetical order. They are played in the order they were copied onto the jumpdrive. If you copy entire folders, the files aren't necessarily copied in the right order. To get around this bug I wrote a short Perl script that sorts the files and copies them in the correct order.2. There is no really good way to bookmark stuff (yes there are bookmarks, but only per file). I listen to a lot of audio books and it would be nice to be able to set a bookmark per directory in addition to per file. I have to write down where I left off and skip to that spot the next time I listen.While these issues are somewhat annoying, I would still buy this player if I had to do it over again. It's a great little device.
I am by no means a computer guru, but my son knows more than he should about computers. I don't know how to make MP3 CDs or much on how they work, but one thing I do know is that this D-Link player can play them and when I am at work I can listen to 4 or 5 albums on one CD. That to me is what is all comes down to.Full Albums of different artists on one CD. Why hasn't this become more popular? Why don't the record companies make CDs in MP3 format?I love this little device and even though I have to ask my son to make me a CD with MP3s on it, I still can't believe this is available and everyone isn't taking advantage of it. Go out and buy one of these today, you wont have to lug around your CD collection and as long as you or someone you know knows how to make the CDs it will be well worth it.
I bought the Sony 108 thinking it's a Sony should be good. We are coming from an aging HI8 and thought it was time to replace. I did not like going from 2 hours recording to 30 minutes but with a 1 hour option that would be ok.Well we used it and my wife said the colors were muted. Normal indoor light light conditions cause the colors to be muted. Also the picture quality is awful compared to my Hi8. When there is motion there are line and the images are grainy.The camera images are a joke at 680 Pixels. Most Cameras are 2 Mega Pixels now.Also researched that the DVD recordings only last about 5 Years and you need to back those up to another media.I guess I will be going to MiniDV since I cant get a HI8 anymore.I will be returning this and paying a 15% restocking fee.
Purchased Canoscan N1220U..but could not get it to operate..maybe the machine was dead on arrival..but after loading software &quot;numerous times&quot;...and calling Canon tech advice (which is not toll-free) several times and several hours of reloading...it still would not operate...Now I'm hearing comments from other sources that it isn't very happy with the new Windows Millenium (ME), which is what I have)...I even downloaded from Canon.com to fix and uploaded again and again..&quot;still dead on arrival&quot;. You're probably okay if you have Win 95, 98, or MAC. Me, I'm going to try HP 5370 csi at Gateway (tollfree). Wish me luck this time around!
This is exactly what I was looking for in headphones. Loud, great sound quality. The bass is a little overpowering but since I mainly use them as computer headphone all I have to do is turn down the bass and they're fine. After all, it is better to have higher bass that you can turn down than lower bass that you can't turn up.
As a piece of hardware, the cruzer is fantastic. It is sleak and small, and the transfer rates are FAST.But...The drive comes preinstalled with this very annoying U3 software. If you have a Mac, not only are the U3 features useless, but there is no way to remove them! You cannot simply reformat the drive to get rid of it; doing so will render the drive unreadable by PCs. I learned the hard way.Now I have to find access to a PC (not easy in California!) and use a piece of HP software to repair my drive. How annoying!
I ordered a NexStar 8 SE. It arrived in about 48 hours after order. It was easy to setup. I performed an initial alignment without any problems. This is my second telescope. I spent several weeks researching my selection and after reading several reviews, I decided to select this telescope. My previous telescope was a NexStar 4 SE and I really enjoyed using it. I will update this review after a couple of months of using the new telescope. Along with this purchase I also bought the AC adapter and the Power Tank.
The review by DaveG "hits the nail on the head". This is a very poorly designed poduct and, after much work installing the product and tightening the tension screw TO NO AVAIL, I am contacting Sanus for a return and full refund.I believe Sanus generally makes quality equipment but not so in this case.RichS
I bought this for my 72 year old mother in Kansas who wanted a radio that was not digital. She is what I would describe as a "luddite"- she rejects any technology after 1970. She has no cell phone, no computer, not even an answering machine on her home phone. Kinda funny. Anyway, she loves this radio! She gets to listen to her christian stations and I guess it even came with some free offer. Nothing better than making your mom happy. And a great price. She said it was BEAUTIFUL.UPDATE: My mother LOVES this radio so much she sleeps with it next to her in her bed. Finally, I make my mom proud. :)
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.
Kudos for prompt shipping by Amazon and quick delivery by the U.S. Postal Service. I am very happy with this CD alarm clock. It has everything I was looking for -- easy set-up, time display brightness control, decent sound, CD music to go to sleep by with 90-, 60-, 30- and 15-minutes choices, CD track selection for wake-up, and snooze. It's also stylish and not too large. Now I wake up to Boccherini's Minuet -- a civilized way to start the day.
Ordered The case on May 5th, and just received it today on June 8th. After 3 weeks of waiting, I tried to contact datavis 3 times, both by email and phone. I didn't get a response until I threatened to have my credit card company get my money back. They still didn't contact me, but instead sent out another automated order confirmation email with a tracking number in it. It would have been nice to get it on time, but now that it's here I'm happy with the quality. I don't think I would buy from them again.
This item duplicates a charger that comes with the GPS unit. This is a waste of money.
This adapter works great for quickly moving digital images from cameras to your pc. The only problem I have with it relates to the overall length of the card. They should have made it 1/2 inch longer so you could remove it more easily from the PC card slot. When inserted, it is &quot;flush&quot; with the PC.
Worked perfect! Bought 2 direct from Bose store but needed 2 more. These are the same exact thing, same manufacture, everything only less expensive here.
Comes jumpered as cable select. Easy installation (on Windows XP SP2) -1. Just connect the cable and power supply.2. Enable secondary drive in BIOS (during boot)3. After starting Windows, go to Computer Management - Disc Management, initialze the drive and format it.You have ~ 233 GB ready for use. I was able to install it with my daughter crawling all over me!!
Without a doubt, the best quality sound I've ever heard for this price range. Never heard anything even close, and I'm kind of an audiophile. It would be nice to have multiple "inputs," but at this price range, it's hard to complain at all.I would bet this unit will not be surpassed in some time...
I've been video taping weddings for 25 years and the PV-GS120 was the 11th and 12th camera I've bought (Yea, I bought two)I was impressed with both the price and quality of the 3CCD'sI also appreciated the 1.5 hour (LP mode) taping time available which I needed for taping wedding ceremonies without having to change media during the ceremony.I needed the mic and headphone input that were missing from some other manufacturers products and I remembered the quality I had always experienced from the Panasonic cameras I'd used before I moved to 8mm.I've done 7 weddings with the PV-GS120 and my customers and I are very satified with the quality images and audio this camera captures and recreates.On the downside I missed the option of adding a wired remote zoom control and the steadycam feature wasn't quite what Sony had.The low light feature isn't as good as the single chip cameras but 3CCD's always require more light.I've been recommending this camera to anyone who is thinking about upgrading from 8mm or VHS. Forget about the DVD media cameras and go with tape, you can make (and scratch) all the DVD's you want after downloading and editing your work from your computer.
What I wanted was a stronger pair of binocular but in the small size that I purchased, other wise they were fine
It's a relay socket that works. I would order from part express again. I have nothing bad to say about them.
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.
I recently bought a MacBook Pro and was worried about taking it to school. I found a protector for it but me, being the clumsy person I am, had to find something to protect it even more. This did it! I've had it for about 7 months and is still in perfect (almost new) condition. Won't be needing to buy a new one soon.Pros:Lots of compartmentsEnough room for some books or foldersLong strap (I like to wear it messenger style)Cons:Velcro front (Only because I hate velcro and opening it in the middle of class)
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 purchased the c.crane transmitter a few weeks ago and thus far am very satisfied with it. Although I bought it specifically for use in my car, It has quickly proven to be very useful in the house as well. I also purchased the optional mobile accessory kit from c.crane's website, which is very handy considering the transmitter is really designed to sit on a flat surface. If you are having trouble finding a low-priced, powerful, FM transmitter for use in your car, I highly recommend this product. Another tidbit of advise: If you are having trouble finding an unused frequency in your area, check out www.radio-locator.com. Just enter the zip code you are in and a list of local frequencies come up in order of best(unused), next best and third best. Good luck!
I was excited till the time I recieved them. The minute I saw the size of the box/packing they come in, I was extremely dissapointed.Well then I had a thought before opening the box. &quot;Big things come in small packages&quot; or &quot;Do not judge the book by its cover&quot;. Thinking that the quality would outperform the size.I always have a good intution and this is one of the few times that they were reassured after plugging them into my sound card. I have a great sound card so I know that the bad sound is not from my sound card. The left speaker would just stop working every now and then.They are cheap and built very cheap. I would rather invest my money and pay a little more $$ on a better set of speakers.
Excellent value for the cost, I use this surge protector with a 5 piece stereo system set that has a Amp, PreAmp, Tuner, CD system and Cassette box. The sound quality is good, and I have had no problems, the code coloring allows me to compartmentalize each unit. The surge protector has a 5 year warrant with guaranteed conected to equipement protection.
Arctic Silver is the best thermal compound I've used. I've seen a noticeable difference in laptops as well as gaming systems when re-pasting** the CPU. Anything is an upgrade compared to the cheap chalky paste that comes standard on most boards but I trust this brand because it's proven. I recommend**DO NOT attempt unless you know what you are doing or your warranty is out or you don't mind voiding it because this definitely will**
The Leica lens was a great bonus for my decision to add another camera. I love the size. My other Panasonic/Leica camera took several falls on a long trip and never stopped performing. It is discontinued, so it is now held together with duct tape. This DMC-FX07 is a wonderful replacement.ps. I bought a cell phone belt case that is leather with magnetic closure for a perfect camera case. ($[...])
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.
I have a library of 35 MP3 discs. 20 worked fine right off the bat. Got 8 more to work after burning over 60 CDs trying to figure out what was wrong.Memorex support is NON-EXISTENT. Sent detailed email to their support group and never heard back.Still can't get 7 mp3 CDs to work....ready to give up guessing.These 7 work fine on portable mp3 player and DVD/mp3 and computer.The ones that work come up in about 12 seconds ready to play.Works with 128, 160, 256 kbsProblems:- Will not read CD...spins forever until you stop it- 60 to 120 seconds before ready to play- Lists wrong number of folders- List total files greater than actual files, repeats earlier songs 1 or more times later in playback list.Some fixes were:- only 23 or less files per folder (fixes total file read problem)- possible limit on number of folders- Can't handle long file names (unsure of actual limit)Any suggestions please email me at: cranekenup@attbi.com
I am pleased with my purchase, however, the instructions are complicated for beginners like me. So far, I haven't learn how to take movie pictures, for instance, and each time I open the lens barrier, I have to change the settings for the picture conditions. And the most important thing: although I made my purchase within the days stablished in the promotion of the &quot;Free 64 MB Smartmedia Card&quot;, and submitted the information requested, the Rebate web site (rebatesHQ.com) clasified my reward as &quot;invalid&quot; and rejected it. Lets think it is a misunderstanding and they are not cheating me.
This cartridge works as advertised. I've had it last a full 450 pages - the cartridge is easy to replace - the cartridge is quick to replace (unless you're an engineer and feel that you have to study the entire mechanism).The quality produced exceeds ink jet, and based on the material I send and receive it's quicker than ink jet.I just can't find a down side here.
VERY easy to use. Diverse array of printing and labeling options. Easy to find supplies in dozens of varieties. Durable, quality construction. We don't use the provided software but it works. We prefer to just create labels off the keypad. Great choice for the person who is willing to pay for quality.
3550 Joules. The other protectors, by Belkin and Trip-lite cost in the $30 range. This one, for $12.99 is a good deal. It's not as fancy looking-but it works great. It handles a lot of power really well and is worth the price. The Home Depot wants $39.99 for this exact surge protector. It's worth the shipping wait with free shipping. I am happy with this deal.
I have vista and it does not work. The company was useless about letting me know when an updated driver would be available. Wiat for the MOGO mini USB adaptop its a 1/5th of the size
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.
I was looking for a CD changer that was moderately priced but high quality. I've only had this for a month but so far but I think I found what I was looking for. I would definitely recommend this product.
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.
I have now owned this remote for a couple of months and it has proved to be an excellent device. Now that harmony has a direct programming interface for the Mac, it is reasonably easy to configure. Once configured, it controls my system superbly.The activity based model for the remote is great. Pressing one button to do an activity and having all of the devices turned on and set correctly is a real boon in usability.Very occasionally, it will miss sending the code to change the input on my A/V processor. However, the help button always remedies the switching. This miss of the code every once and a while is my only complaint.I highly recommend this remote.
Pretty simple and straight forward review here. I ordered a Garmin Vehicle DC Power Adapter for my Nuvi 350, and that's exactly what I received. I've read some of the reviews that say this one is different from the original that came with the 350, but I see no difference at all in construction or usage, so I must have received a different original cable with my Nuvi. This one matches exactly with what I recieved with my Nuvi 350.And with some slight "enhancements" it works perfectly to supply power to my Nuvi while riding my motorcycle. ;-)
I'm using the SD card in my Nikon D40. I have had no problems. The speed in taking and retrieving my pictures are great. Can't beat the price for a 2GB high-speed SD card. I would purchase again in the future.
I run about 4 times a week. I bought this to use with my portable MP3 player during my runs. I bought these because I needed a pair of headphones that would not come off easily, and these satisfied that requirement. It actually took me a week or so before I figure out how to use them correctly. I have to stick them in my ear with the wires hanging down then rotate the ear pieces until the wire is now at the 10 o'clock position for my right ear and 2 o'clock for my left. In these positions the rounded end of the ear pieces now presse against the small triangular pieces of cartilage that stick out at the front of my ear canals. The other ends of the ear pieces are, of course, inserted into my ear canals. The result of this is that short of a hard yank on the wires, the ear pieces will not come off. Hence this is perfect if you were to be exercising.Other than not coming off easily, there really isn't anything good to say about this pair of headphones. They are uncomfortable. After all, they are jammed into your ear canals. The sound is decent but not great. Since they were in my ear canals, they blocked out too much of the ambient noise. The first time I used it, I almost got hit by a car.So buy these headphones only if you want to listen to audio programs while doing vigorous exercises. I am giving this 4 stars because this was precisely the reason why I bought them.
I don't think I could possibly rate this router low enough to reflect my disgust for this product. This is my second of these pieces of trash and I've had enough. I have been fighting with dropped connections with these things for years and never bothered to look up solutions until now. Within the past few days, this router has been dropping connections on the order of every 2-5 minutes. Enough was enough. I logged on to Amazon to shop for a new router, and lo and behold, I find a ton of 1-star reviews of the very router I'm using and hundreds of references to a known technical issue with this particular model. Do yourself a favor - buy a Linksys router and never look back. If Netgear is that lackadaisical about solving issues with their product, they don't deserve your business. Any company that quite obviously doesn't care about their customers won't get another penny from me.
These headphones weren't that bad. The angled input makes them less likely to break, and the isolation is amazing When they first came, they were really boomy, the bass was good, and the sound was clear. After using them for a while, I supposed the sound just leveled off and got a little less in-your-face. I am a teenager, and I know how important it is for the bass to be amazing, and these headphones did not fail. For some reason though, when I plugged them in from my ipod to my computer, I could tell that the mids were crackling. I'm glad this stopped, but I also found one more problem. My ears are small, so these started to hurt after a solid thirty minutes of listening. If your ears are used to this, then get these, because they are still pretty amazing. I also read another review that said that you can hear the wire noise, and this is true, when there is no music playing.If you are going to be listening to music the headphone will actually isolate out all sound and come out pretty clear.And no, there is sadly no volume control. To conclude I still very much recommend these headphones for the price. For six bucks, these can't be beat.
My el-cheapo MP3 player fizzled and I was in the market to replace it. Going to the gym just does not work without my jam bands.I chose this because I absolutely DID NOT want an iPod. We receive satellite free via Dish Network and had been toying with subscribing. This seemed like the perfect solution.We had absolutely no difficulty installing ourselves, in fact, cannot believe people pay to have it installed! I purchased an additional cable for $20 at Best Buy that keeps my signal steady. MP3's are easy to load. I especially love the fact that I can record songs that I hear on the radio--a perk that hopefully the RIAA will not take away from Sirius in court.Sound quality is great (I have a really nice car stereo). The unit is solid and I have had no trouble at all with it. In fact, I plan on adding a home dock through my stereo, and an additional car dock for our non-commuter car.I can't wait for our 6 hour drive to the beach!
I ordered this for a co-worker who had to move his printer farther away from his computer. At first it didn't work because the idiot somehow was able to jam the printer side of the plug upside down into the printer port. I'm amazed it still worked, I've never seen anybody accomplish that before.
nice lens, good bokeh, just really nice and solid.everything that has been written good about this lens I agree with
Worked perfectly for what I needed - to transfer photos for my digital picture frame.
I should first say that the sound from these are great for a HTIB. The lack of an EQ is a given for this range of home theaters in a box, so that should not be an issue. The upscaling works fine, the sound is more than satisfactory for my small room, and initial set-up was a breeze.Now on to the bad...The HDMI passthrough on this system only supports up to 1080i not 1080p which was a complete let-down for me since i wanted to pass my PS3 through it. I now use HDMI from pS3 to TV and digital in to HT80. Also, when playing divx and other burned media, this player only supports recorded resolution of 480p. Anything else higher cannot be played and will give you a message accordingly. For this player to upscale to 720p and 1080i but not be able to play divx at those resolutions is also absurd to me. Finally, I had a problem connecting storage to the USB of this unit. It could not read it, and just continually tried.So...I enjoy using this system every day for its sound, it's variety of connections, and it's very good DVD playback, but for the reasons stated above, it had its faults. Pay close attention to what you are getting and make sure this is the right unit for you. But hey, I got this for $299 with free 2-day shipping so I can't complain TOO much.
I just bought this item and had some friends over the other night. It was chilly outside and so we started a fire. This thing works great! I like it because it is deep and it holds pretty large pieces of wood. It looks nice, and seems to be well-made, although the ring on the outside was a little off.I will probably use this a lot, and I hope it lasts a long time. The poker that came with it is strong and very handy!
Cheaply made item. Not usable with anything bigger than a point and shoot camera. Mounting my small dslr on it caused it to become weak and not lock neatly into each section. Anything bigger and it became unsteady and looked as if the gear would snap off. Def not trusting my bigger more expensive cameras on 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
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 product to hook up my XBOX 360 to my LCD Computer monitor. I LOVE IT! I had no issues. Somethings to consider when reading others reviews about ghosting and problems: First, every Monitor/Screen/Display is different and will react differently to an XBOX output. Make sure your settings on the XBOX are correct. Use the best display resolution you can, without running into problems. So far I'm only using 1024x768, but it's a vast improvement from the old CRT SD TV I was using. I don't experience any ghosting, but it's a little blurry when moving around in Battlefield 3. This IS NOT the cables fault! It's the monitor. The better quality the display, the better results you will get!This cable can be really expensive if you buy it from a retail store, so it's only common sense to grab it for dirt cheap here! I highly recommend it!
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.
what can I say ..what just what I needed ..right when I needed it .thanks again Amaon alwayz there fi rme in a pinch
Sony isn't known for speakers, and that's to your benefit. If they were, you'd pay 50-75% more and pat yourself on the back for being so discerning. As it is, the SS-F7000 is a notable bargain.There are a lot of really awful tower speakers in this price range, but don't lump Sony in this group. Instead of dialing in booming bass and sizzling treble to make them sound exciting in-store (and inevitably fatiguing at home), the designers have managed to coax accurate, undistorted sound out of a pedestrian parts budget. The good design choices and economies of scale let this mass-produced speaker compete on an even basis with recognized mid-fidelity brands.These speakers are fairly neutral, accurate, and low-distortion. In other words, no frequencies are grossly accentuated or absent. Instead, the sound character is shaded a bit towards crisp and dry, rather than warm and lush, which is good for articulation of dialog in home theater applications (where I imagine most of these will end up, rather than in two-channel music systems).The bass is adequate and decently tight for a bass-reflex (ported) design, but if you're after full-range sound and want loud, undistorted bass, you'll probably want to add a good subwoofer (I use them with a subwoofer that costs almost three times what they do and consider it money well spent). The midrange is commendably flat, and while treble lacks the air of an audiophile speaker that costs ten times as much, neither does it beam, sizzle, or glare like many budget tweeters inflicted on the listening public.Three other things about the sound: First, these speakers sound their best at moderate-and-higher volume levels, where the bass develops some punch. At low background levels (ironically where more colored speakers sound fuller), they sound a bit flat. Second, they sound a lot better on vertical axis - with the tweeters at ear level -- but horizontal dispersion is pretty forgiving. Third, sound-staging is not notably wide, but again, this is not audiophile territory.The speakers are tall, but hardly an imposing presence in the way of many big speakers. If your room allows it, place them a couple or three feet away from walls.One quality note: I was dismayed that the speaker grill frame broke in two places the second time I very gently removed it (something that hasn't happened in 30-plus years with dozens of different speakers). Unless they redesign it, leave the grille cloth on or you're taking your chances. Considering the price, however, I won't deduct a star for this.If you want accurate, non-fatiguing sound for grown-ups at a price any teen with a lawnmower can afford, look no further.
I buy a Western Digital 500 GB My Book Essential 2.0 - USB 2.0 External Hard Drive and I buy it in a combo that bring these Case but it doesn't fit with the hard drive i buy, it is smaller. I don't know why they offer to sell you a combo with a case that doesn't not fit with the external hard drive you buy. They fool me, why should I Buy a Case logic portable hard drive that does not fit with the hard drive I buy?I am not satisfy with these and next time they offer me to buy what i want adding anything else i wont accept.
They certainly do the trick for listening to music for the price, but the lack of custom sized earpieces make it difficult to run without them falling out.
I just received this product today and i was literally shocked.I've been a loyal customer of amazon for years and this product had scratched, finger prints, and not even rapped inside the box. I even thought if I bought used (which i never do) from amazon, and I was sure I didn't.I was considering whether to return this product but decided to keep it since it works but by the looks of it might not last for a while.If i had received perfect new condition, this product is probably good. Makes me re-consider whether to buy any electronic products from Amazon.
I don't own one of these, thank goodness. But after having freelanced at several places that use this keyboard, I noticed that they do not age well. For starters, certain keys become slightly misaligned with repeated use, and cannot be depressed swiftly. This problem is particularly apparent with the left Command key. Anyone who uses key shortcuts will be frustrated when the Command fails to work (e.g. instead of selecting all the copy in a text box, an 'a' will have been inserted).There is also no covering over the areas between the sets of keys so any dust or debris that falls over the keyboard is 100% guaranteed to fall to the bottom, where it will collect and display clearly through the transparent edges. After a few months, what you get is a keyboard that causes inadvertant typos, while looking like it needs a bath.Fortunately, these have been discontinued. Just don't go buying one now!
Product performed without a hitch. The clarity and picture resolution weresensational.This product is everything I hoped it would do. The remote control though a bit tiny for my gigantic hands still performed flawlessly. I would recommend this product for the price alone.
I guess I'll join the legions of other reviewers who will attest that this product is junk. I wish I had read these reviews before buying mine. After turning the unit on for the 1st time and sticking in the blank DVD that came with the unit, it just says "format" on the player screen for a few seconds then won't do anything, not even eject the disc. I have to turn the player off & back on just to get the blank disc out. Tried multiple brands of DVD+Rs and all had the same problem. Contacted Cyberhome customer service via email & they replied that discs need to be formatted, but there is no info about how to do that in the manual. Posted for help on a Cyberhome user message board & others told me you do not need to format DVD+Rs as they are preformatted and there is no way to even do that on the player. So, bad unit, plus bad info from their tech support. Basically I now have a $200 DVD player, not a recorder.
Like another reviewer, I purchased this to install on a custom built machine to be used as an VMWare ESXi Server and it worked great! Threw it in there, started the install and worked flawlessly.
This is the second set of these wireless headsets that I have purchased. Both were delivered promptly and worked right out of the box. All adapter connectors come with the set-up. I have purchased other wireless headphone and speaker systems with much less success (usually failing within one year). After 3 years my first set are still going strong. Be sure to replace the rechargeable batteries once a year to avoid having the battery leak and destroying the set.I use one set at work, where I can still receive reasonable quality 50 feet away through three metal studded walls.My second set covers my entire house (3 floors). The headset itself is well cushioned and covers the ears comfortably, blocking out ambient noise. You may need to elevate the transmitter section to get optimal coverage if you are using it in a cube farm. There is a slight delay when it is detecting the input signal before relaying it to the headset, so if you are trying to do editing of a recording you may not be able to queue properly.
What's not to love? This little remote is very inexpensive, but provides exactly what it needs to. At this price, why would you not buy one? A must for anyone doing long exposure, or self-photography.
I ordered this item mainly because I was worried about annoying others with my music, but it also easily blocked out the noise of both the close quarters of an airplane and an overly crowded train. The earphones did let in enough noise for me to hear what the next stop for the train was, and so that was an extra plus! I don't know how I would have stand the daily rush on a Japanese train without these.
These are uncomfortable and sound cheap. I have a no name Chinese made pair that are more comfortable and have better sound and they cost half the price. But at least I did not pay for these as they were a gift to my son. And he does not wear them...The USB adapter they came with is handy though. We plugged in a different pair of headphones and they work great!
In it's price range, this is by far the superior surround sound system. The sound is crystal clear down to the faintest whisper and the bass makes the floor vibrate, and I have yet to max out the volume. It is very sleek looking and the whole system was a sinch to set up. Speakers and wires are all color coded so hooking everything up is fool-proof. I had it running through it's self-calibration process in no time. And this is coming from someone who is electronically and mechanically challenged!The The five disc changer seemed pointless at first but it is handy for nights that we rent several movies and we can load them all at once and in the order we want to watch them. It really never was that much of a hassle to get up and change the disc in the player, but it is nice to start the next movie without breaking my comfortable position on the couch.And as a videogamer, the new generation games all support 5.1 surround sound so it really brings games to life. You really have to experience a first-person-shooter in surround sound to get the full experience!BOTTOM LINE...this is a very affordable system that gives far more expensive systems a run for their money. I had been shopping around for a while and have heard just about every system on the market. Sure there are better systems out there, but be prepared to shell out ALOT more money!!With superior sound quality and no-hassle set up. Choosing this awsome system is a no-brainer!
wow this tv looks nice specialy on my xbox 360. playing halo 3 on this 1080p hdtv is just plain oh espectacular.
For the price this is quite good. I had some problems at first viz. It typed just rubbish, but Barbell told me what I had to do, & were very helpful, -- Another problem was:: on some keys there are 3 functions, & it took me a while before I found how to access the 3thd function. It seems an instruction sheet should be enclosed with this product.
I got this computer for my mother-in-law and she absolutely loves it. Just about everything she needed was already on the computer with the exception of Microsoft Office. I had her up and running in no time! So the computer's great.The rebate from Amazon, however, is another story. I attempted to submit the rebate application on-line just after New Year and got a mysterious "system error". After trying on three different computers (Mac & Windows), I had to hunt around for a customer support phone number (it's in the web site). The customer support guy was friendly enough and manually entered my rebate, although he misspelled my last name (hope I can cash the check!). Alas, the rebate was entered on Jan. 6. According to the tracking status, the check was just issued yesterday (March 12). I still haven't seen the check yet, but even if it shows up today, I'd have to say the rebate took FOREVER to show up.But don't let the poor rebate service stop you from going with this iBook!
Sansa makes very nice stuff at a GREAT price. If more people tried it, WHY buy iPods?? Easy to use, sound great and VERY durable! My kids have gone through 4 iPods (broken) while my Sanza keeps on tickin.I have 2 Sanza's. C250 and E280
It is good in this price range. I don't find any problem in using it.
-Clear sound- Plugs into usb port- Hands, ear, and head free~My boy friend broke the last headset, this one can sit safe on the desk without being constantly taken off when exiting the computer space.~Recently my speakers gave out along with the headphone port... Built in mic didn't work nor did anything with a jack. I tested this out and got it to pick up my voice because it went though the USB port (used my bf's comp to test and hear myself)~My bf and I play WoW and when in a raid (Rated Battle Grounds) we are able to communicate with this in the middle~Good price and rated well by numerous ppl~Good material
These speakers are the best. Great portability and a real price performer.Janis
This camera is awful. I recieved it for Christmas in 2006 and I dreaded taking pictures with it all year long in 2007. Pictures from this camera taken in a low lit room are terrible. The quality on some is grainy and very unsharp. Do not buy this camera!!!!!!
Headset is huge, uncomfortable and inferior to other Logitech headsets on the market. At max volume this headset is still fairly quiet to say the least. No bass response whatsoever so voices sound quite a bit different. Doesn't fit comfortably nor does it stay put. Only good thing I can say about it would be that the cable is quite long which is nice. Bought this to replace my old usb Logitech headset with one of the ear cups that came off and to be honest id much rather still use my old one compared to this one. On another note, at least the seller shipped it quickly
This DVD Player has it all, it can play CDR VCDs, 74 mins. AudioCD, 80 mins. Audio CD (some players dont support 80mins.) Havent tried CDRW yet, The MP3 support is good but a bit buggy forwarding tracks. So if you are buying a DVD Player make sure it can play CDR and MP3 and this has it all.
When I upgraded to Windows 7 my printer no longer talked to my computer. This item saved me from having to go out and get a new printer, which was not on my list to buy this year. Well worth the money.
I have to disagree with some of the negative reviews here.On my XP system, I was able to delete the U3 software from the drive (moved it to a folder on my computer), WITHOUT ever installing it. As a result, the Sandisk Cruzer works just like any other flash drive with the windows system.The sliding knob has not been a problem--stays out when its out and in when its in.The one issue I have is that the connector seems ever so slightly larger than the slots on many computers. It is a bit of work to get it in and out, and I'm concerned I may end up breaking something over time. The other brands I have owned do not have this problem.
This machine does not perform. It began to fail after eleven months and finally stopped after thirteen. So we'll keep looking.
I make a point to always buy the XL cartridges. They just last a really long time for me. Yes, they are more expensive, but I like not having to buy cartridges as often. The seller shipped fast, and the packaging was professional.
My husband and I are on our third digital camera. We owned one of the first Kodak point and shoots that came out on the market, and have since upgraded from our Canon Powershot to this camera.It's excellent. I'm a casual photographer, most interested in capturing photos for scrapbooks. He's the pro and is always interested in getting the best picture he can out of a camera.This camera has the best of both worlds in my opinion. Full manual mode, but the "best shot" mode for those of us who aren't professional photographers. I'm still learning about all the features but every picture I've taken so far has turned out wonderfully.The need for a cradle isn't a big minus in my opinion. The battery lasts for almost 500 shots and has quite a bit of juice for movie mode as well. I got a 2gb memory card to go with it and am extremely pleased.The Exilim case that Casio sells to go with this camera sucks though. Either the Tamrac ultra slim (can't remember the model #) or the Quantaray hard case are much better.
Gaaahhhh I hate Apple so much!!! I just bought a 30gbvideo for $250 and the sales rep at "the Apple Store" didn't mention that this was coming out a week later.This looks great. I wish I hadn't "jumped the gun" and waited to see why most stores I went to were sold out...could it be the they're about to come out with this :/ hmmm....I wish I had one.
This is a really well made, medium sized camera case. The padding is more than sufficient to protect your gear. I use mine to hold my Nikon D80, 18-55mm lens (on body), 24-70mm lens in a lens bag, two extra batteries, charger, SB-600 flash unit, assorted filters, SD cards and a can of air.
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+.
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.
Excelente accesorio. Sumamente util para tomar fotos de grupos, fotos nocturnas o de macros. Es sencillo de usar y tiene un perfecto alcance.Recomendado 100%.
My favorite thing about these headphones is that they stay comfortable after hours of use; plus they stay in place on my head too! And a huge bonus is the life long warranty!The reason I give them 4 starts (I really mean 4 3/4's)is because the nice case they come with are a tight fit. Too tight for quick and easy use. But I keep them folded with my Ipod in a small fanny pack and it works great.
I bought this on a whim when I purchased a projector from Amazon. As I waited for the delivery, i started kicking myself for "blowing" another 100 bucks. I'm really happy I did though.For home use, it is awesome. It folds up neatly and you can throw it in a closet, but when you take it out it is impressively HUGE! I can't help but grin every time i set it up.I can't imagine carrying this around though to do presentations. It is awkward and i'm worried that the little part that rotates will break and I'll have to figure out a way to rig it.But overall, a really nice screen for home use or occasional travel.
This is simply to reiterate the excellent reviews of others here. I'm a true audiophile with electrostatic speakers, high-end tube and solid state separates, etc. I can tell the slighest difference in sound quality. That being said, well, I just needed some cheap computer speakers for the study that improved upon the built-in speakers in my iMac. These little guys and the sub work together to forma a richly detailed sound that is impressive in its power, detail and coherence with the sub. The sub has its own volume, and with decent placement and appropriate sound level, it blends well. Best of all, it avoids the "one-note" sound that so many ported subs tend to have -- you can really follow a bassline up and down with no holes at particular frequencies. The sound will fill my smallish 12x12 study easily with no distortion.I'm sure that there are better computer speakers out there. However, these are around forty and easily beat the Bose that I've auditioned. For the price, you absolutely can't go wrong.
This MFC did its job well. The price was excellent when we first purchased it. We chose it based upon its compatibility with Mac OSX (great), and the cost of its toner (which was approximately $35-$50 for a 2500-3000 page yield). The OEM cartridge was expensive, but the aftermarket toner helped us save $$4 with it. This was used in a chiropractic office, medium duty. It is now slowly wearing down, and now I have to find something comparable to replace it. I am willing to replace it with an identical model, even though is is a 2008 printer.Overall, a great purchase that was problem free since it was purchased.
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'm disappointed with the product. The battery life is poor and the memory storage is too small. My biggest frustration is that it doesn't sort saved songs alphabetically.Nice feature is the ability to save a complete song from off XM from the beginning even if you start recording during the song.
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.
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.
I'm using two of them, one under my video card that didn't have a fan (the heatsink is now cool to the touch) and one as a case evacuation fan. Lots of air movement, noticeable noise but not objectionable, quieter than rotary fans,
This thing is solid. It just feels like quality. The controls are simple and intuitive. The sound quality is pretty good. The handle is cleverly designed so that it can be looped around a pipe, or in my case, hung on the shower head. It looks good as well.The radio was bigger than I expected, but that is not an issue for me.
I bought this for my husband to listen on his commute to work. He loves it. I like that it matches his black ipod and is a no-brainer to use. It's so simple. The only drawbacks we had with it are that the charger has fallen out of the cigarette lighter a couple of times in another car (not in ours) and you can only use it in the car, not with radios in the house. But I do like that it doesn't require batteries to run. There are give and takes, but it works pretty well for us.
Let me start with the biggest negative BY FAR - the case SCRATCHES your iPod. I have a 40GB 4G and when you press the iPod in snuggly it fits great - but just putting the iPod in and out scratches both the bottom white portion and the LCD screen. This is pretty much the opposite of what you want when you are buying a protective case. The idea is great and it looks cool. The flipstand works well and I like the fact that the clickwheel is available. If you are looking to put the iPod in the case and never (rarely) take it out, then it could be an OK solution. Just be aware that even if you are very careful (which I was) it will likely scratch your 3 to 6 hundred dollar investment. If you want to use the dock, you will be taking the iPod out of the case and you should look for a different case.
Of all the comments that have been posted, I don't think I have seen any in regards to the lack of disclosure of a licensing fee for the CruzerSync software. I purchased one of these, and one of the things that was appealing was the CruzerSync software that is loaded on the memory. I was quite surprised when I got home and found that the version on the Cruzer is only a 30 day trial version. To continue to use it, you need to purchase it for $39.95. I could not find any information in regards to this on the packaging, or any of the web sites that sell the product. Deep in the SanDisk FAQ web page I finally found a comment about it. I even called the company to confirm that it was only a trial version. They did confirm it. I returned the device. Personally, I find that this is quite deceptive on the part of SanDisk. If the software is only a trial version, it should be stated on the packaging or on the products information web page.SanDisk 4 GB Cruzer Micro with U3 ( SDCZ6-4096-A10, Retail Package)SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Micro with U3 ( SDCZ6-2048-A10, Retail Package)SanDisk 4 GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive with U3 (SDCZ6-4096-A10RB)SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive with U3 (SDCZ6-2048-A10RB)SanDisk 1 GB Cruzer Micro with U3 ( SDCZ6-1024-A10, Retail Package)SANDISK Cruzer Micro U3 4GB USB Flash Drive - SDCZ64096A10 / SDCZ6-4096-A108GB Cruzer Micro 2.0 USB Drive with U3
I used this recorder to record speakers in a large lecture hall. The first time I used it, a bug in the device caused it to have only 4 minutes of recording time instead of 4 hours! I changed the setting to 10 hours of recording time, and all it gave me was 10 minutes. Removing the batteries did not solve the problem. I finally had to go through the manual and learn how to erase all settings. This solved the problem, and ever since it has worked very well. I used it with an external mike.
Excellent shipping service and handling by supplier that still got the repair part to me overnight dispite winter storms in their area of the country.
I live 5 miles from all the stations in my area (Phoenix, AZ). The signal strength displayed on my converter box using this antenna is pretty much the same as using rabbit ears, for both upper VHF (channels 7-13) and UHF stations. Although the box claims it works for all VHF stations, I would not expect good reception with this antenna for lower VHF (channels 2-6), due to it only being 25 inches long. Be aware that digital tv uses virtual channel numbers, so if you have a channel 2 through 6 in your area, it may actually be a UHF channel. The primary reason I bought this was to replace rabbit ears, and due to where they were placed, I was afraid of walking into them or getting poked in the eye. This antenna has rounded corners on the two diamond-shaped elements, and they rotate freely around a center post. If rabbit ears don't work for you, this antenna probably won't be any better. One advantage (or in some cases, disadvantage) they do have is the elements are horizontal. Most people set rabbit ears at a 45 degree angle, but they perform best, usually, when perfectly horizontal. In areas where a reflected signal is actually stronger than the direct signal (like if the signal bounces off a large building), the ability of rabbit ears to change the angle of each element would be an advantage over this antenna. In the end, using any indoor antenna is a crapshoot, and none will work perfectly in every location.
The ratings of high efficiency (96db), 80 oz strontium magnet, 150 watt continuous and 300 peak just don't carry across in sound. I used these speakers to replace 12 inch woofers in a PA cab. No crossover just a high pass capacitor on the horn so this speaker gets everything 2k and down. I have it hooked to a crown 200Watts a channel PA amp so power is there and an adcom preamp so I am using sound electronics. The sound from the these woofers is just not very clear or very powerful. It really seems like the old Radio Shack junk woofer and horn tweeter sounded better than these replacement woofers with much better ratings.(you gotta love old radio shack. Even their cheap speakers were good)I think I will reinstall the Radio Shack woofers. I am glad I kept them.Had I to do all over again I would pass these Speakers by. Money poorly spent.Shame too, they do LOOK really cool.
I've had this unit for 3 years now and I love it. The remote does not work more than 6 inches from the deck and the menus are not well designed, but the ability to pause and record 10 hours of programming while listening in my car is terrific. I've never taken it out of my car so can't comment on its convenience, however, the nicer looking SkyFi2 does not hold near as much programming. I was looking for a flashier receiver with more features, but can't find one that's more desirable so I'll stick with this one a few more years.
This is the identical battery that came with the camera. It works well.I had previously purchases a generic replacement from another vendor. It didn't hold a decent charge.
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.
Very fast shipping and the price was great too. I brought this for my LG 800 phone, to improve the memory. I have alot more memory on my phone now.
I've used TDK cd-r for years and I've never had any problems. I recommend this brand for being reliable and affordable.
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.
I guess I really shouldn't complain because my husband won the camera in an office rally. But the pictures it takes are disgraceful for a Samsung product every two to three pictures are blurred unrecognizably-where you can't even tell what you have taken. If you have found yourself among the fortunate few who actually found success with this camera thank your lucky stars. Even if it is a less expensive choice versus the other cameras on the market today spend the extra money it would be worth it not to miss any family moments like my family did,on this useless piece of CRAP!
Worked for my inverter. One star off for cap that will pop off with handling. One wrap with clear packing tape fixed that, and is invisable.
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...- 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.
This keyboard performs well, and actually from a long distence. I like the quiet keys. Batteries last a really long time,(using Energizer Rechargable batteries) unless you leave something heavy on the keys that press them down for a long period of time which drains the battery. The computer tells you the battery status of both the keyboard and mouse. I have not had any problems with this keyboard or mouse at all.
The papa bear's flash card(96 mb) was just too big. The momma bear's flash card(64 mb)was still too big. But the baby bears flash card(32 mb) was juuuuuuuuuuuust right.
Purchased these speakers as replacements for old Bose 301s. Match my Sony SXRD perfectly and sound great. Love the size and look in the room. Highly recommended, especially at the 129.99 price point.
The Garmin Nuvi 370 would be awesome if you needed the European maps as well as North American maps. It costs more than the Nuvi 350/360 but worth it for the two map packages. European software package would be $250 if purchased separately with the Nuvi 350 or 360. Worked flawlessly for me while in Europe. I even tracked my flight path while onboard the plane. I used unit on my river cruise down the Danube and located every town we passed in Germany and Austria. Small size of unit and battery life of 8 hours makes this unit very portable.
The description reads: "Designed to allow for safe charging of batteries used with RV, street rods, classic cars, mototcycles and snowmobiles, as well as deep-cycle or most other commonly used lead-acid batteries, the Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger is a convenient accessory suitable for use with most any vehicle that experiences long storage periods between uses, or requires improved battery performance during cold weather."Sweet! This product is a great fit! Thank - you!
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...!
I see a lot of complaints about this product regarding the outdated information. These maps are U.S. Geological Survey maps sets. Grant you, yes they were compiled from data such as aerial and ground surveys that are dated. That said, these are accurate maps of the areas they cover, these include monument markers that are THE reference for surveyors. These maps can be updated by the user with a GPS which gives one the capability of adding roads, trails, markers to your map sets making them a personal experience. No, these are not for someone that just wants a ready to use road/trail map. In other words, these are great for trailblazers, not followers.
I think this is the best tv you can buy for the price. I absolutely love it!
There's just a few of things I can think of as to improving this backpack, witch might just be a matter of taste. The first would be the use of storm flaps over the outside zippers, this would keep sticks or limbs from tearing the zippers and dirt out when setting the pack down. The use of # 10 YKK zippers as they are the best on the market, I hate it when they fail. These zippers are used on all my North Face gear and have yet to fail after many, many years of use and washings (that's what wears out clothing more than anything else). More tightly sealed, I don't need any CD or iPod holes for head phones and if I did, I'd make one exactly where I wanted it. Some of you might be wondering, I do allot of field work with laptops (I carry up to 4 spare batteries) and a good rugged backpack is a must. I've checked in to those enclosed hard cased laptops that are weather proof but they are way too under powered do to heat buildup and dissipation within the hard case, this is a good alternative. Having a backpack that is weather resistant would be better but those are much more expensive. I have done some minor mods to mine such as adding more padding on the shoulder straps and hosing it down with Scotch Guard. I like the fact that it has waist and chest straps to keep it from sliding around when moving through difficult terrain. Over all, I think its well worth the money, you get what you pay for. I bought this for my shorter fair-weather trips, I will use my North Face Big Shot for longer fowl weather trips.
Found people talking about how great these were online. It's true. These were worth switching from in-ear headphones for. The sound is tremendous. Great bass as well. And the value is ridiculous considering how high quality these are.
These speakers have a very nice, high quality sound. I have them hooked to a yamaha amp. The paly very well for music and surround sound. I rate them at a ten.
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.
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!!!!
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!!!
Mine works fine. It has separate eSATA cables which came with the product. The power cable is plenty long so I can extend my reach. My only concern is the screws used to attach the hard drives are very small and would be easy to lose. I have never seen that type of screw before, as it has a very small flat head to allow the drive to slide in. I recommend taping the screws to the inside of any unused bay so they don't get lost.
I have had no problems with this product. Right speed and just right for my needs.
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.
I originally purchased one of the Belkin 4-port swivel hubs not knowing that they had received very bad reviews. I found the Belkin Hub to be extremely flaky. The mouse I had plugged into one the ports kept loosing it's connection so I had to constantly unplug and replug it. The power supply it came with was supposed to supply power to the unit for recharging devices such as cell phones and Ipods- yeah, right. Enter the Targus 7-port USB hub...After doing some research (fool me once....), I decided to go with the Targus hub. I can't say that this is the best hub on the market because I haven't tried them all. But I can tell you that I've had the Targus for over 3 weeks now and HAVE NEVER lost a connection. The hub's two powered ports (denoted by a lightening bolt) supply steady and consistent power to my cell phone and ipod. It takes all of 5 min to go from red batt status to full charge.If you're looking for a reasonably priced, solidly built usb hub, you can't go wrong with the this one.
I purchased this "adapter" to try and connect a LCD monitor to a desktop computer CPU. The CPU has VGA and DVI connections. I already had another LCD monitor hooked up to the VGA connection, so I was going to use the DVI connection to hook up the second monitor. Using the DVI/VGA adaptor, I connected the monitor to the CPU. Nothing. I switched monitors and still nothing. I tried everything you can think of to try and get the second monitor to work, but it didn't. I turned off and unplugged everything before making the connections... nothing. I looked on the internet to see if there were any new drivers for the monitors so they would recognize the adapter... there weren't. I then switched between every available resolution setting the system had (e.g., 1280x720, 1900x1200, etc.)... still nothing. This adapter doesn't adapt anything. After doing some more research, I found I will probably need to find a VGA/DVI "converter" that actually converts the VGA signal to a DVI signal. At least it wasn't an expensive lesson to learn.
The Sony DVPNC80V was purchased to replace my aging DVD/receiver unit that was beginning to fuss. I ordered this new DVD player from Amazon and had it in less then a week. From first glance, the unit seemed of very sturdy construction and was surprisingly light for its size and features. Setup was very straight forward and easy to comprehend. Once completely setup, I popped in a DVD and although it took a couple seconds longer then other DVD players, playback was immediate and flawless. The unit can also be controlled by my SONY STR-DE598 remote with NO programming right out of the box!! So now I can control both with one remote, much to my wife's delight. All in all, this is an excellent unit for its price, especially being able to utilize 5 discs in the carousel and MP3 playback. I have not found one movie that has been backed up that will not play. I would reccommend this unit to anyone!
I thought this one had what it took but it coming apart like a worn down boxer a the seams. I just finished doing a little stitching on the fella but I don't know how he's going to hold up :(
This board compares very well with the mid priced Intel boards for Intel Processors at a lower cost and with the AMD Athlon or Duron, can allow one to build a very low cost, good performing office or home PC. Video performance is good for a built in chipset, and the BIOS setup and component install with the included CD is relatively hassle free. However, be forwarned, the tiny manual is tough to read (I used reading glasses!) and the install disk comes with a wide variety of video, audio and network drivers that may not be immediately known or found by your version of Windows during the install...you may have to "hand hold" and select the folders before the system will install the correct drivers. Not a big problem, but some experience with building computers is essential for this to go well. Otherwise, mounting and setup are easily done in most cases, and the board has been quite stable and reliable.It is vastly better than most OEM Dell, Gateway, EMachine, etc., boards on new equipment for a given price point. Build your own and save money as well as have a better performing system.
I had two different laptops in my house with broken power cords and decided to try this adapter with the different tips since it was supposed to work with both.One of the machines charges very well with the cord (its not as good a fit when it is on as the original charger-- but once its jiggled into place it works fine). The other machine (different tip) does not work as well -- it ends up taking several hours to recharge (but that beats not working at all!)However, both machines are now functional again -- and for about a third of what it would have cost me to have bought two separate power adapters from the machines' manufacturers.
I had a trusty eTrex Summit which I used for bicycling and hiking. I read about the new Vista version, and decided &quot;why not?&quot; since I liked the idea of having maps as well. After two weeks of using the new Vista, I am totally convinced that Garmin has surpassed its already wonderful design. The eTrex Vista not only has surprisingly useful mapping, but the entire operating system has been updated significantly, making this tool very powerful and very easy to use. A dozen small touches make you appreciate the refinements.. things like customizable information displays (on a bicycle I care about average moving speed. When hiking, I may care more about estimated time of arrival. When geocaching ...I care about distance to the secret treasure. ) The new Vista lets you customize the display to show just what you want. You can have a small font with many readouts, or a large font with fewer. The satellite page now tells you clearly the number and strength of each satellite, which helps you find the best spot for a start reading. And the map! I was surprised at how well it worked... I worried a lot that it would be hard to control, but the new addition of a small joystick works WONDERFULLY and makes it easy to control. [This same joystick makes navigating information displays easier too.] It is a perfect size and comfortable to use.I give the Vista an enthusiastic &quot;thumbs up&quot;. The...price seems a little high at first, but after using this gem, I have to say its worth even more. Garmin has made one of the coolest electronic gizmos I've ever used.. and I own one!
I love this player. It makes me happy. The screen is great, I don't need to be a tech whiz to make it work, and it feels sturdy (some people call this "big", I call it "won't-be-accidentally-slipping-out-of-my-hands").After the three-hour wall charge (with included charger -- yay), I had this plugged into my computer adding Amazon Unbox movies in no-time. It froze for me once within the first couple of days, but then I went to creative's website to download a firmware upgrade and since then, no problems!60GB is insane in terms of space -- right now, I've barely broken 10 GB with four Unbox movies and 14 of my own (plus the default photos that CAME with the Zen that I have yet to get around deleting). Yeowza! I don't think this is going to replace any of my iPods or Shuffles anytime soon in terms of music playing (It *is* on the cumbersome side for that), but for long car rides, doctors' offices, faculty meetings (shhh!), bedtime while camping, this is PERFECT. I also look forward to being able to show photos of student work to new classes as models rather than having to stack and store five thousand posters, booklets, advertisements, etc. A teacher's friend is a digital camera and a picture player. And plugging it into a regular television for viewing and playback is easy, with a definitely viewable result for movies (we have a 56" wide screen). A remote control would be a great accessory if we're going to do this a lot, though.I have also been looking for a case/cover option that is workable. I bought the black skin, but the black seems to collect dust like crazy and it doesn't do anything to protect the screen (though the rubber DOES help in leaning the Zen against a wall on a table for easy viewing, kind of a ghetto stand work-around). I just ordered this Zen W Silicone Case w/ Belt Clip, LCD Screen Protector, & Lanyard today and am hoping that it helps out with the aesthetics and screen protection a bit.I wouldn't hesitate to buy Creative products again.
I bought this to replace my old remote which wore out. I am very happy with it and it does a fantastic job.
I was looking for a backpack to carry my Nikon D90 and my Panasonic TM700 camcorder. Well this does it all, and I have room for my batteries, chargers, Nikon Flash, filters, extra lenses, etc. A Great value for the cost. I was looking at a sling, but for the price, I prefer to carry my camera and camcorder together when going on family outings, instead of having two bags!!
I just recieved and connected the Netgear CG814M 802.11b Wireless Cable Modem Internet Gateway... it worked fine although it took Comcast cable over 10hrs, two installers, 3 customer reps and finnally a competant technical advisor at 12midnight who simply entered the correct serial and mac numbers that others before him couldn't figure out (can you tell I'm not a fan of Comcast cable's customer service!!!) and within minutes I was up and running. An excellent, whisper quiet and sleek silver designed unit that accomplishes all that it was meant to do. The USB and Ethernet are all that I have utilized so far, I'm waiting to configure the unit and also waiting on my wireless USB adaptors, PC cards and CF cards to really get my wireless networking off the ground. So far so good, I HIGHLY reccommend it!
I read through Amazon's reviews and on other sites and most people liked these speakers and they are higher quality than the bottom line type. They have a long warranty which says something about the quality - IMO. I'm using as stereo speakers with a 2 channel Onkyo receiver and an Onkyo CD player and also for TV and DVDs. For small speakers the sound is very good. They have a very wide frequency range and I compared with more expensive speakers and these had the same type of specs. I don't know if that actually means anything but it is a way to gauge. I used on the floor and now they are perched on 30" stands. Either way sound good but I prefer the stands.Bottom line is if you are looking for an upgraded smaller speaker and don't want to spend a fortune these are the way to go.
I totaly love this product! I take a lot of photos, love my easyshare camera and printer. The 160 photos I get from this kit makes it an affordable pasttime for me. Thank you for offering this.
I decided to try these cables after reading many reviews. Save yourself the time. These cables work great - end of story. Buy these and save money.
I had this $150.00 remote for 2 years then suddenly one day it stopped working. While it was working it would never turn on all the items it was supposed to and the battery life was pathetic! I will never buy a logitech remote again!
put in old PS3 HD after replacing it. Works fine. nothing special, but it works
Bought these for an RC car, after about 4 days 2 of them started leaking, Through all 4 out. Not worth the risk in my opinion.
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.
I had a hard time getting it to detect the wireless. but finally i got it working and it has not failed me.
Wish I would have purchased them four years ago! It was very easy to assemble and connect to the system.
it's my second wireless router and it seems to be working fine.better than my last netgear router.
My husband just bought this to replace the 7-inch Coby player he bought me many years ago. He got this one because of the bigger screen.I find the sound to be pretty decent but I don't care for the picture. It's not very sharp and it seems to cut a little off the top of the picture. For example, I'm used to seeing someone's entire head but with this player their head is either at the very top of the screen or the top of their head is gone.We'll probably return it and get something with a better picture.
Crazy. Everyone uses iTunes because it rocks, excuse the pun, and has the exact same features on PC as it has on Macs, but this Zune does not work with iTunes, even on the PC. Doesn't work with my Mac either. Nor does it work in my car which has an iPod connector as most do these days. Not really a viable option beyond some marketing guy's white board. Maybe the next one will address these bugs.
I've had very few of the disks give me problems. reliable product, performs well.
I purchased this bag for my Canon Powershot SX110. I had already bought a Canon PSC-85 soft case for the camera itself, but I wanted a bag to hold the camera AND all of the supplies that came with the camera. This bag does AND it looks great doing it! It holds the camera IN the Canon case, all the cords, a AA battery charger and extra batteries, as well as a memory card wallet. The user manual even fit in the zippered pocket on the back. It does more than I expected. I especially like how sturdy and well padded the bag is, and the shoulder strap is very well made with a non-slip cushion. I believe it to be worth every penny of the MSRP, but was delighted to find it here at AMAZON for significantly LESS!
This power antenna doesn't work any better than a regular antenna. I've been had.
I have connect almost everything through this surge protector. Several storms, power-outs have pass by and this looks to provide safety for sure. Worth the price !
gain not much to say about this product,It does what I bought it for.It functioned godd and the price was right.
This 62mm filter fits my Tamron 18-200mm lens perfectly, and the price was right with shipping included. Every expensive camera lens should have some protection and this type of lens is the less expensive way to protect my investment.
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!
Highs: Great little unit. The tiny light weight design is really great. It almost is like you are not carrying anything extra. The Apple iTunes sofware is very easy to use, almost don't need a manual to use it. Good battery life.Lows: The headphone wires are always getting tangled. The power switch on the back is difficult to slide with no rubber gripper or even notches for your finger nails engage. An LCD would be nice to know battery life, song selected etc. But with only 1GB of space you basically only load up songs you love so it's not a real big deal. It would also be good if battery charge could be checked while pluged into the USB port and using iTune software.Overall: Highly recommended.
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 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 had it going for about 36 hours. Unfortunately when I returned after 4 hours, it was unable to send. Yet I was able to ping my computer using both a computer on the same network, and even using my cell phone. But not even my firewall was able to detect any outbound activity. So I returned it.Some other problems I found was xp seemed to lose the card, and using detect new hardware would not even detect it. I ended up having to uninstall and reinstall. There are just way too many issues that were similiar to when I tried version 2.6 with 98.
I purchased the Target adapter a while back and it worked fine with my old laptop and old cellphone. But not anymore.Targus does not have a tip for the Sony/Ericsson T610 phone and can't say if or when they plan to make one. Hello! That phone has been on the market for several years and use the same power connector as T68.To make matters worse, I also got a new laptop (Dell D610). The Targus tip only powers the laptop and does not charge the battery. Tell me now.. How am I supposed to go travel with this if I can't recharge the battery? Not all flights have a DC outlet, so I will need to bring both Targus (for the plane) and my regular Dell power supply (to recharge the battery). Not very smart...
Really love 'em. Great low bass provided by the subwoofer and the sound quality is top-notch. Great quality for the price. Have used them for just under a year (May 2006).
As the third generation of DVD players come to themarket,Toshiba, (one of the companies that took part in itsdevelopement) has created a winner. Let me state that this player has features and performance specs that 2 years ago would make it a high end product. To get the most out of this DVD player you should have a mid,or high end home theater reciever, good speakers and component outputs on your viewing monitor. Though this player will look good using any of its video outputs, its high end features should be utilized to get the most out of it. Using the component outputs,this player passed all test specs that are featured on either, Video Esstiantials test DVD, or Avias test DVD. In short....OUTSTANDING video reproduction. Also I have to point out that the high quality DAC's used for audio reproduction compare to a top end CD only player. Even if you dont have many HDCD's this units DACS will certainly sound more open, sweet and less harsh then other players in and above its price range. However,if your a audio-videophile with a good to better home theater set-up, you will appreciate all of this players positives, overlooking the few,(and I mean few)negatives...NOTE..I had NO problems playing any of my 125 DVD's with this player,and the remote is perfectly adequate.
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 read every review and test I could find while deciding between this lens and the 70-200 f4 L. In the end, I opted for stabilization and reach - big mistake. Sharpness and color are poor on this lens and it can be very frustrating when you review your photos at the end of a trek and toss, literally, all of them. I sold this lens at significant loss and bought a used 70-200 f2.8 L (non IS). The difference was stunning. There is a reason the f4 is best in its class, don't make my mistake. You can easily crop your super sharp photos to match the reach of the 70-300. I've since bought a used 400mm f5.6 L - even at f5.6 the L glass is so superior to other products that it is easily hand-holdable (this lens is non IS) in all but the lowest light. Additionally, the L lenses are built like tanks! The f4 L will not dissapoint, buy it.
I was very pleased with the sound of these speakers. At times, I can rattle the windows.
The Maxtor hard drive installed without a problem but the documentation for the Retrospect backup software is thin - at best. When I had tech support questions and tried calling and e-mailing for assistance, I was told that they are closed for three days because they are moving offices. This is BACKUP software not a video game. My computer is down and I need assistance to get it back up. This is unacceptable when it comes to restoring a user's ability to use their system.I've received better tech support for my Playstation for pete's sake. Only buy this product if you don't need any support.
My son loves his new Zune and you price was great. It came in undamaged and I am very happy with this product.
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.
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.
This is basic, good quality, heavy duty speaker wire. It is what is says it is and at a very good price. No complaints, I highly recommend it.
Awesome! Extremely long battery life compared to my old Mpio 20GB MP3 player. Great color. Can play movies with software upgrade. Downside is the fact you can only play .avi files and must use i-riverter software to be able to play the movie. Also theres a limit to title length of the music you store. Nice interface. Not easiy scratched. Great FM radio reception. Plenty accessories included in the package. Pouch. Wired-remote, external volume control, external battery pack which extends usage further. Attaches like scuba gear to the back of the i-river.
I have a Netgear MA101 802.11b USB adapter sitting next to the WG121 adapter. The MA101 consistently receives a stronger signal by FAR compared to the WG121. Both adapters are less than 20 feet from the access point. The WG121 cannot sustain a good connection (i.e a relative signal strength of 5-8 on a scale of 10). The MA101 indicates a perfect connection (10 on a scale of 10) ALWAYS. I will put up with the slower speed to get a stable, consistent, strong connection. The WG121 is being returned and I will stick with the MA101 (USB1.1, 802.11b adapter).
Best Sub Cable didnt have any problem with it and still dont its working good with no issues. Wish they had it in 10ft
Just received this gem and am very happy that I went with it. I have a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 and love it. So, I thought I would try Sigma again. Needed a sharp low light zoom with a semi wide angle for weddings, and presto, this lens fits the bill. I can also take macro shots, which greatly improves the score on this lens. The shots so far have been very sharp with amazing contrast. Only ding for sigma lenses is the stupid lens cap, that does not have the inner grips, so if you use a hood, you have to take it off to remove the lens cap. Simple fix sigma, get with the program. Also, a comparable lens for Nikon is the 17-55 f2.8 which I do not own since it is about $1200 vs the 400 I paid for this, so I have to assume I got a better deal for my needs.
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.
Primary application is for audio capture: voice, voicenotes, song ideas, etc. With the stereo pickup it works excellently, as expected and others have noted.Secondary application: capture live audio from webcast on pc. [Got a male/male mini plug cable. Ran cable from headphone out of pc/laptop to stereo mic input (removed stereo microphone first), ran mini-plug headphone from headphone output on the ds-30 to monitor. (This setup shown in the manual.)] At first I thought this was very marginal, but once I changed the capture setting to DICT and reduced the sound output from the pc to get nice bouncing sound level bars, I found this works quite effectively. A very nice plus.The ds-30 is recognized as plug-and-play by the pc (running XP sp2) with no software install needed. Drag and drop files to the pc. The wma files convert on prompt into mp3 files in itunes Import. Converted files load on ipod conveniently. I would have preferred native mp3 capture, but not a problem.pdf manuals are available at the olympus usa web site.
In my honest opinion, after several other digital cameras and much research, the P712 is the highest quality point and shoot camera at 12x optical zoom and 7.1 MP. It was also the easiest to use, which made it VERY attractive. I recently upgraded it by purchasing the telescopic and wide angle lenses and was exremely pleased! I also love the rechargeable batteries used in the P712, they have very long life, 2 of them last over 500 pics at full zoom over a long weekend, which means I don't have to worry about recharging them for the entire vacation!!
This case accommodates my WD My Passport 1 TB portable hard drive perfectly. It is also sturdy to protect the drive.
I obught this cd player thinking it would live up to the hype. and the money, but after a week, panasonic's little niches began to occur. it started stopping my cd's and would jerk around. not playing. i thought this is garbage.
Bought this lens to get a bit more zoom than the kit lens and am happy with it. However, the feedback you read about vignetting is real -- you see it through the view finder! I get vignetting almost always at the lowest focal length. As I said, I'm happy and can recommend the lens but realize you're likely to see significant vignetting (dark edges in your pictures at the low range {17mm "non-zoom "}).
This is a powerful battery. I use it on an on-camera light and it works for hours on a charge. It is also completely compatible with Sony.
When shopping for a replacement drum for my brother printer I was set on purchasing genuine brother parts. Most web sites list the products as compatible replacement parts. This web site made no reference to the part as being a compatible replacement part and was double the price for a compatible replacement part per other web sites' prices. Not very happy.
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.
Still a pretty good case, but the fabric surrounding the zipper is really thin and cheap now. Used to be nicer on older cases. The sleeves are still the same though and the price was good. So overall I would recommend it.
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.
This LCD flat screen 32" TV is undisputable best among all. The picture is clear, colors are vibrant, reception of regular TV signal and display in wide format are simply superb. Regular videos upconverted to 1080p look simply stunning! Support of the HDMI, true HD resolution and of the 1080p standard make it the winner for long time to come. Design is pretty and simple, the sound quality excellent. Menus are simple and logical, there is really no need for setting up anything. All worked out of the box. The only thing I am missing is the BluRay video player...
I searched long and hard for a camera that would meet all the requirements for my daughters for their Xmas presents. I really wanted to stay in the $100 range, but wanted them to really like the camera they got. They wanted a thin, small camera, and LCD screen so they could delete pics that didn't turn out, above 5MP, rechargeable batteries, and lots of options for flash, picture size, and scene selection. I had read the 2 previous reviews and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! This little camera is fantastic. I have several more expensive ones of my own, but now that I have tried this one, it's one I have to have. It's a little hard at first to hold still and maneuver the buttons because it's so small, but we all just love it. It takes really nice pictures, even at night. The girls love playing with the black and white settings, the zoom, and love the timer setting. It's an excellent camera for anyone just getting started in digital photography. Buy this one. You won't regret it!
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.
I've had mine for several years now. It replaced a D-Link DP-301U print server that never worked when you actually needed to print something. The complaints about the disconnect between the CD instructions, the manual, and what tech support tells you are quite valid, but the unit can be setup successfully if you persevere. Complaints that it won't work with Macs aren't necessarily true. I've had less trouble using this with my Mac running OS X Tiger than I do with my PC running Windows XP. Now the Mac has a more limited listing of printer drivers, so that can be a problem with the printer and the Mac, but with some internet searching, one can usually find a printer driver for almost any printer to make it work on a Mac.So what is wrong with this POS? It doesn't stay synced with your LAN. Just when you really need to print something, it will have lost sync and your print job goes into cyberspace with the Mac or jams up your PC so you have to delete the document and restart the PC. I've been enduring this for years now, but things finally got worse and unacceptable. Something in the USB connection on this device has now quit and the print server can't see any USB printer that is attached to it. Well a print server that can't see a printer is pretty useless. I think that the basic problem with these units is that the build quality is abysmal. It was designed and manufactured on the cheap and it shows.Next go around, I'm just buying a network printer and avoiding these hassles. BTW, the parallel port print servers for laser printers and post script printers work fine. I've had a D-Link version for about 5 years and have never had a problem with it. It's the USB units from all the vendors that are trash.
Works great and a real money saver with greedy DirecTV who wants to charge $5 more a month for each additional TV we have.
Configuring the control takes a little time, but the web interface makes it as easy as possible and afterwards it works great.
This hub supports 2.0 high speed devices: (1) laser color printer, (2) 1 terabyte Segate hard drive, (3) USB monitor to VGA convertor (4) ReadyBoost or Vista flash drive (5) IpodExcellent price and great performance. Some other USB hubs will not support higher speed USB devices. This hub seems to support everything! At least every high speed USB device I have and I have quite a few (See list above)Also, cool blue light!
This lens is great. It's the only lens I use. The only problem is that it's so easy to use and takes such great photos, that I'm thinking of spending more money and getting a faster lens. This doesn't take away from the versatility of this lens, just that I'm getting more excited about photography and will move to the next level.
"D" ring is plastic P.O.S., you will need to buy a real one. Other than that it has provided me with many years of service.
I recently purchased this lens, so I don't have a lot of shutter time with it yet, but thus far, I'm very pleased with it. I use the lens on both a Nikon d300 and a Nikon d700.I was pleasantly surprised to see that the lens is quite sharp wide open, at f/1.8. Stopped down to f/4 or f/5.6, the lens is very sharp, at least in the center. I haven't tested edge or corner sharpness yet.The lens is large, typical Sigma style, but good build and finish, also typical of the Sigma EX lenses.Overall, I'm quite pleased with the lens. It works well on both of my cameras and produces sharp photos with good color and contrast.I have 2 issues with the lens. Autofocus is rather slow and the lens switch for manual/autofocus is the focus ring. The focus ring is very large, taking up most of the lens barrel. That's a clever design and is nice if you do a lot of switching between manual and autofocus, because you don't have to look at the lens to find the little switch like you do on most lenses. But, that design is also a problem in that it makes mounting the lens on the camera more difficult to do without moving the focus ring to the Manual position. Neither of these things are show stoppers, so I think the lens rates 4 stars.
Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my husband and he's thrilled. It may be "bottom of the line" judged by price, but it does everything we want from a GPS. It's basically "idiotproof"! The GUI with touch screen is intuitive and voice prompts are timed beautifully. The included windshield mount is better than anything I've seen. Cons: The volume could be a little higher.
This thing just doesen't work period. No differenece with the included antenna. Save time and money, get the original OEM part for your GPS wich now cost me $28 more.
this is a great camcorder,but the only thing bad about is low resolution for the still shots and the short battery life.
good points:good soundeasy chargingstylishvery comfortablebad points:slight hiss at higher volumescould be loudertakes 16 hours to charge battery's initially (i'm impatient, wanting to try out my new toy)for some reason i had to unplug it and take out the battery's for a couple of minutes to get it to workoverall fairly happy with them
I bought this for my wife when it first came out. She loved it and still loves it to this day. She uses it everyday. I liked it so much that I bought 2 more. I use both of mine everyday. When the battery goes in one, I switch to the other. I use it more for movies and one charge lasts about a movie and a half. I also use it for music. I suggest getting some good quality headphones to go with it. The ones they come with are really good, but not noise reducing. Now you can get the noise reducing ones everywhere. When snowboarding it's like I'm all alone on the mountain. I have too many songs and movies to put on the Zune at one time, so periodically I switch out some movies or music. The software is easy to use and with every update it makes the player even better. The newer Zune has a touch screen and all, but the updates to the old one keep it from feeling obsolete. NEVER BUY AN APPLE PRODUCT!! They claim to use superior parts but they are made with cheap Chinese parts. These Zunes feel so solid, and you don't have to worry about them crashing like Ipods do. My Cousin has gone though about 5 Ipods and now has the Iphone. He still envys our Zunes. The original have a 30 gig drive wich is really a lot. You can get them pretty cheap now too. Get one!!
The price was right and the product worked as advertised. I would recommend this product and company
I second what "An electronics fan" said. I went through 3 headsets before finally giving up. I too was disappointed with the comfort of the earpiece. They kept coming out when I tried to run. The first two headsets I had to replace because the rubber ear pad kept falling off. They stay on for about 2 - 4 weeks but once the thing falls off (and if your lucky enough to not lose it completely) the thing never stays on. The third head set I added a little super glue two the rubber pieces before using, and that seemed to do the trick, until a couple month later when the left ear piece began cutting in and out. Don't waist the money; it's not worth the hassle.
After I researched HD to death, weighing all the confusing choices of Plasma vs. LCD vs. DLP/Projection, 720 vs.1080 yada yada yada, finally decided this was the best overall value, and after watching it for about a month, am extremely happy with my decision. I have Verizon FIOS with a pretty good selection of high def channels, and more being added, so haven't even used the broadcast HD tuner. I got in on Amazon's free shipping offer and at approx $1650.00 total, is $850.00 to $1500.00 cheaper than any of the discount retail outlets in the area. Fry's had this set today for $2490.00 including tax and I'd have to take it home. Eagle delivered it, and I really don't understand some of the complaints about them here. They took it out of the (large) box, and offered to haul the packaging away, which I declined, in the event I needed to return it for some reason. They didn't connect it, and I didn't expect them to, THEY ARE DELIVERY PEOPLE, not A/V specialists. Long story short...you could easily spend twice as much for little if any difference as far as picture quality. Thank you, Amazon!!
It was cheaper than I could get it at the store, no tax. The sound is just dandy -- it doesn't seem to work so good with my Vision M -- the line in works ok but the sound is just a whisper (so no fifth star) but it was under $30 and it wakes me up in the morning. Twice.
I've had this recorder for a little over a week and it works flawlessly, including recordering on DVD-R 8x Media. I actually bought a batch of DVD-R 4x, figuring it would not work on 8x media, based on the manual and the one reviewer. However, I decided to test out an 8x and it worked just fine.I bought this because my LiteOn LVW-5005 started to act up and fail on the finalization of discs when it was not the fault of the disc. At this early stage, I feel the Funai is a better machine. The test of time might prove otherwise, but for now that is my conclusion.
My dream TV. I patiently waited for my Consumer Report magazine last month before purchasing - this was their second highest rated LCD in this size. It was worth the wait - fantastic quality all the way around and so easy to set up and use. Delivery was quick and in less time than promised (all the way from Montana to Georgia). Ordering on-line saved me over $400 too. I highly recommend this TV.
I recently bought this player and I should say that I am satisfied with the performance for the price I paid.I was actually looking for a boom box to buy when I chanced upon this and am happy about that.Among the good things about this is ofcourse its capability to play MP3. My friend has an Memorex MP3 player (portable) and he complains that he can play only certain MP3 encoded CDs (some julian format). I never had any problem with this one. This accepted all my CDs without any problem. Though I should say that there is a delay when an MP3 CD is played initally. Among the other things, the sound is also quite good compared to the other boom boxes (for this price). Another good aspect is that it has a 32 key remote which I really like.As far as the down are concerned, I have always had problems while switching from the Radio to the MP3 mode. It takes a few seconds. Also, when playing MP3 CD, the track numbers and not names are displayed much to my dissatisfaction :(Other than that, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to buy a boom box or a bare minimum shelf system.
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.
For the price and for what it can do, this digital player rates a 5 star rating. It holds 265 songs. The headphones are OK, but you can always upgrade them. The music sounds great.
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!
Wow! I love this lens. For portraits or other short depth of field photography, the image quality just can't be beat. The defocus ring takes some getting used to (as it's another thing you need to remember to adjust), but it really does work. You can also just leave the ring in it's default position, never worry about it again, and still take some amazing photos. Even though it's not AF-S, the focusing is pretty quick and accurate. It's not a lens for fast sports, but it's MUCH better than some other non-AF-S lens in my bag. I highly recommend this lens!
The bag arrived before I anticipated, was in great condition. It had more than enough compartments, very durable. I have another shoot coming up, & I'll be taking it out again.
Not only are all your remotes reduced to one, all that previous button pushing is history, too. The 'learning' function is a snap to figure out. Here's my 'time for bed' example: one press of a system control button turns off the TV and DVD player, turns on the satellite receiver, tunes into preferred satellite station, tunes amp to satellite band and selects amp sleep mode. Nighty-night!Ergonomically, it could benefit from a more rounded base; it would be more comfortable to hold. Aside from that minor quibble this remote is a very good bargain.
Think of this as "bulking" up the exterior of your iPod Video with a couple of layers (or 3 or 4...) of protection. For someone like me, gravity has a way of destroying the things I invest a lot of money in. But this skin keeps drops from making me spend more money. Like an earlier reviewer mentioned, it's something Batman would have on his utility belt. Only con? Doesn't make it easy to plug into a external speaker unit because access to the bottom is thicker...Getting one for 3rd gen iPod nano.
I like this radio a lot. The sound is good and it's ruggedly built. It has a good sized display and the digital tuner is awesome. I live in Oregon and will use this radio outside as well.We had a Sony ICF-S79V before. It worked well but all of the buttons on the top broke through. The Sangean is about $20 more, but I think it will last longer.I'm happy with this purchase.
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.
Arctic Silver 5 Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound Paste 3.5g is a great product.It's nice to do a business with.
My computer had a problem locating the drivers for the Rio so I called their customer service line. After waiting on line for about 45 minutes a customer service rep. spent 1 1/2 hours trying to help me with no results. I was able to make the device work after some trial and error on my own only to find out that the on/off button was getting stuck probably due to poor design. I am returning the Rio and getting an Ipod.
I only rated it 4 because I'm not a big fan of the in-ear-canal type of headphones. But sound quality is as good as it gets. And because of the way they fit, outside noises are eliminated.
I'm a very active PC gamer and due to an old ear infection, wearing headsets always caused discomfort for me, yet what is a gamer to do? Well, a friend with similar problems told me about the desk mic, and I bought this one and found it solved all my problems. It's clear, easy to place and doesn't have to be right close to me when I'm speaking. Fabulous and inexpensive.
Bogen / Manfrotto 785BAG Modo Tripod BagVery useful. Stores Manfrotto 785 tripod easily. Also separate pockets, 1 comfortably handles high end compact, such as Canon powershot G-10. Other small pockets for extras.Easily to carry all of this on back.
I've had this system for about 3 years now, and it has not given me any problems. The only thing is that the wires that route to the surround sound speakers do show so you would either have to hide them under the rug or get the wireless kit (roughly $100). I bought the wireless kit and it didn't work because I have too many other systems/interferrence in the same area.The speakers have a wide range of option and it is pretty easy to install, just make sure you don't get the wires tangled up. The CD/DVD load time can be lil slow, but unless you're sitting there and counting down the seconds, you should be ok.
Need it to download updates for a TI 83 plus.Got it on time and it works just fine.
What can I say. I have been a mac user for years, and they just keep getting better and cheaper. This laptop is an excellent value, and you will not be dissapointed. I am writing this review on my iBook, as I use it every day for school and work. I am a graphic artist besides being a Computer Science student, and this machine has enough power to do anything I can throw at it. I upgraded to 1.5 GB of ram, and I definately recommend that. Other than that my iBook is stock.I daily use photoshop, in design, and illustrator, as well as XCode for programming. I have composed tens of hours of digital video on this machine as well. The 60gb hard drive, with all my software installed (about 15 gigs) will still hold 3-4 hours of DV quality video (25mb/second).AirPort (wireless) performance is awesome. The antenna is located at the top of the screen, instead of in the base of the laptop like cheaper intel based PCs. The wireless performance is even better compared to power books. I can get a signal when none of my friends pc laptops can.If you use unix / linux, and are looking for an alternative to running windows and / or linux, you will be excited to learn that Mac OS X is based on BSD unix. With the click of a button, you get a full terminal, with all the power you are looking for. If you want to compile and run your own programs, install the include XCode tools, which comes with gcc compilers and X11 ( xwindows server ). I run and maintain tens of unix servers, as well as a unix powered supercomputer, and I use my iBook to access these machines from anywhere in the world, securely and effeciently. Try that with a windows pc. Sure, you can get windows applications to do so (and I have used them), but OS X comes with them BUILT IN, and integrated into the operating system. Want to connect to a secure FTP server (sFTP), no problem. Just type in sftp:// into the network browser, and you are connected, like that!Highly Highly HIGHLY recommend. 10 stars!
Good product. Cut out is too small for the speaker by .25" otherwise they are great.
i purchased these headphones because i thought that being a SONY product, it would be of high quality. i have a DELL Jukebox MP3 player that has a 1-20 volume range. I usually have my volume at the 17 level, and after about a week of use, the left head phone is busted. it sounds like it has been blown out, and when i shake the headphone to see if something is loose, i can definately hear something moving around in it while the right headphone is solid. So..., i am very dissapointed. they ran me about $25, and i am not a happy camper.
I'd just like to apologize to Amazon, the postman, and everyone that help receive my order and ship it to me. Sorry for wasting your time. I should've listened to the other critical reviews of this product, but I decided to give it a go.Will it make your amplifier run? Yep. But it's not 8 gauge. Not even close. The power wire is like a thick piece of delicious licorice with a copper thread in the center. Tons of insulation to make it look like 8 ga. from the outside.Just save yourself the trouble and check out the KnuKonceptz kit. For hardly any more money, you're getting some cables that are truly beefcake!
I bought this two days ago, it arrived in my mail yesterday. I tried to turn it on, and it will not turn on, even my hold key was turn to off. No where in manual it says, what to do in this case. I tried their reset method for this unit, after that this mp3 player started, the method is press the menu key for 15min, which was under some other FAQ, and thought lets reset and see what happens. I was ready to return this unit back to Amazon.Now that it is functioning, I am impressed with this unit. The image is crystal clear and sharp, no hard drive to go bad on you, and expand the music library with expansion card, the question is how much music are you going to store before you get bored with the old music?Any way great product, great price, nobody could beat Amazon's deal.
It works great, it's easy to set up on a Windows 7 and 8 computer, and the sound quality is good.It picks up your casual voice from maybe up to 3 feet away on max record volume and the sound is great for calls on Google Voice, Skype, AIM, and other calling or chatting services. You don't have to tilt your head toward it unless it is too far away.To some, it may look weird in the pictures, but it really doesn't look strange or that out of place next to my computer monitor.It has one button to mute or unmute but you can set up other settings on your computer through sound settings or through logitech software.
These headphones have significantly better bass response than most lightweight over-the-ear units. This is achieved partly by the fact that the headphones press quite firmly against the head-- possibly more than some people would like. There is a three-position selector on each side that allows you to adjust the pressure from "Firm" to "Light"; but it resets itself to "Firm" immediately if you release the pressure on the earpieces. You almost need to make the pressure adjustment with the headphones on. A related issue; the headband is made of a very "springy" material that wants to collapse to the smallest position, making it necessary to readjust the headband for proper fit each and every time you put it on. Other than that, a very good value.
This is the one of the worst mp3 players because it's hard to have it connect to your computer and the software is terrible. Also, it always freezes and the sound messes up on a regular basis. Please do not buy this if you value your money at all. I'm sorry I did.
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.
These are great! My son says that people thought these were better than beats by dr.dre, he did think that it could be better with the subwoofer's off, and it's way cheaper too. Though the ears get somewhat uncomfortable after a while, except for that they are awesome.
Dolby Digital Decoder, DTS, 5.1, Component Video Out, HDCD, Dual Disc. Great! What else are you looking for in this price. I think this is the best buy for the price.
I bought this in mid-Feb, received in late Feb, used maybe once a week until the last couple days. You know how sometimes a badly treated wire goes bad so it only works when you hold or kink it just so? Well, that's what happened to this, except I treated the wire like a king, very gentle, precisely because I was afraid of it going bad. And now it's bad and useless after under 3 months. Of course it's too late to return it. What is it with iPod accessories that they go bad so quickly? I really want to buy another one because in all other respects this battery pack was just great, but I don't want to because this really didn't last as long as it should have under the gentle treatment I gave it.
We still use this type adapter on some devices and have never had a problem.
I have three BT headsets that I use to test transmitters. This didn't pair with any of them, whereas every other BT transmitter tried paired with all thee. I finally did find a BT receiver it would pair with, a 'Black Diamond Bluelink', but the range was terrible... no more than 15 feet with a clear unobstructed space between them. Even at 15 feet, the audio would occasionally become choppy. At 10', the audio was solid, fidelity good, and a relatively short latency compared to other transmitters I tired (thus the two star rating).
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.
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. :)
Arrived well packaged & promptly. Adding this RAM has greatly increased the speed of my Toshiba Satellite U205. Thank you.
I just upgraded from the Nikon 990 to the 995. Right off the bat, I had to compare and see the improvement, and there is. This camera rocks. The 995 has an awesome 4X optical zoom (38 to 152mm eq.)and super macro capabilities, down to less than an inch. The colors and clarity are better and the focus locks right on.This camera is great for the &quot;point &amp; shooter&quot; on Automatic, or those who want full control, in Manual, over all the camera's functions. Add on lenses let you do wide angle or eXtreme zoom shots. You can even take full circle (spherical) pictures with the fisheye lens. Awseome versitility. Some even hook it up to telescopes by using lens adapters. The options are endless.It comes with its own rechargeable Lithium battery and charger,and its fully charged in about 1.5 hours. Super turn-around.I'm really glad I made the upgrade. My advise; Buy it! You'll be pleased with your purchase.
Panasonic makes a great DV. I'm on my second one. The video quality is solid. The import to the PC works well. They have been reliable. Nice and light. Everything you'd want.The only downside in my experience on my prior Panasonic was it broke after about a year of fairly frequent use. Their service policy is a flat $250 charge to fix it, regardless of the problem. That was about half the price of the unit new, which seems out of line.Otherwise, if it doesn't break, great unit.
Great bag for a nursing student. Lots of room and manycompartments for all the stuff you need for class. The picture does not do this bag justice!
I'm no techie, but I found this printer easy to set up (once I downloaded the correct drivers from the lexmark website) and to use. I'd been using a Lexmark Z11 for almost nine years and had been very happy with it so, though it was still working fine, when I decided to get a new printer to go with my new computer, it was a no-brainer to buy another Lexmark.It's as quick as the laser printer that I use at work and the print quality is very good. I have used the scanner and printer functions and find that they are easy to use and of excellent print quality.I'd recommend this printer to anyone who is looking for a multi-function at a great price!
Goodness GPS systems have come a long way in the last 2-3 years! Compared to my old Garmin e-trex, vintage 2004, the GPS 60CSx is a significant and very positive improvement!Firstly, the screen is really quite good. I have had very few, well, no problems seeing under a nice sunny sky. No more shading with the hands and angling it until just the right amount of shadow crosses it! So that is one big bonus! The colour is good as well - it is an improvement on black and white (grey?), no doubt about it...Another thing is its improved ability to pick up satellites. They promise it in the blurb, and its true. How they do it, I don't know. True, when you first turn the GPS on, it still takes about a minute to find the satellites, and it really helps if the GPS unit is exposed to fairly open sky, but once it has hooked up with its satellite, it somehow retains fairly accurate coverage even when I have walked 6ft into my room (although some satellites will drop out). However, brightly, it does pick up the satellites very quickly once you get close to a window or out under open skies. Should make it more interesting for those who like tracking themselves while on a plane... I do recall older gps systems were quite useless even sitting on your lap on a plane, but now...This GPS system is also very intuitive to use - something I have NEVER said a out any other GPS system I've used in the last 3 years... It does come with instructions, but they only cover the intuitive bits about using the GPS - tracking, waypoints, setting up the compass etc. And to be honest, I had it all nailed in about 10 minutes standing outside- without reading the instructions. What a change from one of their high end GPS systems of 2 years ago where I had to pause tracking to insert a waypoint! Much easier now!Instructions fell down rather badly when it came to hooking up your device to your computer and doing advanced tricks in that arena. I was not assisted by buying a Windows Vista computer at about the same time and the Garmin Waypoint manager that came with the GPS system wasn't compatible. Thank goodness some real diehard Garmin GPS geeks were discussing this issue furiously on the web and within days, Garmin had released a patch on its website - which vexingly, it advertised as fixing some error to do with reading US topo maps and not mentioning it actually meant you could synchronise your GPS with your Windows Vista-enabled computer...I also liked the ability to add more text to the decription - 8 characters was never enough and now I can add more. And (bonus) can add an enhanced description below my label (maybe that was around before, but if so, it was difficult to use as I wasn't aware of this feature).I use long life batteries (beginning with "D") in them and must admit in 6 weeks of fairly intensive use, I only changed the batteries once. But I would suspect if you kept it on all day AND tracking your course, then the batteries would run down in 1.5 days (tracking really drains the batteries). But if not tracking and just marking waypoints, it seems to last 3-4 days of being on all day. Not bad! One day I'll pop my rechargeable batteries in and see if they last a day of intensive use...In fact my only 'gripes' with it are it still seems to take 1-3 minutes to find all the satellites, I wish they'd come up with a better way to input text (joystick mouse and press mouse to click on letter???) and the compass really sucks. Even after 'calibrating' my compass twice (to the device' satsifaction) it was out by about 13 degrees (I happen to need a accuracy so carried my old fashioned expensive 'manual' compass). That is a bit disappointing as I would like to dispense with the manual compass if possible, but I don't trust the Garmin compas at this point!
The card was dead on arrival. though the return process was simple, i would have liked a working card. will look for an alternative some place else
This thing (flashed with the linux based DD-WRT firmware) is, so-far, the best little router I've ever had. I love the status screens and features of DD-WRT. Highly recommended router. I just wish they made a "PLUS" version with more CPU power and more RAM, but this thing can probably handle more IP connections than any similarly priced router.
I ordered SanDisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter. I only get SD Adapter, no memory card, I had written a complaint and requested a refund, I have not heard from Amazon or the company that sent the product.Very disappointed.
I ordered this because another Logitech product, a headset, doesn't work and I needed a solution to skype for work. Needless to say, I ended up taking that important call on my cell phone.It just doesn't pickup any sound, even though all the test meters say it does.
Fianlly, I have found an excellent bathroom radio! I could only get AM on the one I had...and I need FM!! The sound on this radio is perfect....and the preset stations and easy push button feature makes me a happy customer!!
These headphones work just as described; very comfortable to wear for hours at a time. The ear cushions completely surround your ears to block out 90%+ of background noise. The quality craftsmanship is apparant; these headphones are well made and seem to be comparable to the Boise headphones you see advertised on TV for hundreds of dollars. The battery life, while I haven't tested it this extensively yet, is said to be 100 or so hours per set of AAA batteries, so they shouldn't need to be replaced frequently; plus, the headphones work wonderfully without even using the battery function to block out background noise (it's optional; there is a switch on the cord). In summary, these are wonderful headphones; let them replace the cheaper headsets you spend dozens of dollars on every couple of years. You won't be disappointed.
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.
For reasons that are not clear to me, my DVD-R burners only like to use 8X speed DVD's, not 16X. I like Memorex and found that Amazon claims that they stock 8X spped Memorex DVD-R's. Since it is getting harder to find the 8X speed, I was pleased to find them at the Amazon site and ordered 200 of these DVD-R's. Amazon ingnored my specific order and substitued 16X, which don't work for me. I kept them and will be able to use them for other things... but not for the job I intended. I wish Amazon would be more careful and only send you what you specifically order. The decision to make the substition was not mine and Amazon's substition set back a project for which I needed those specif 8X speed DVD-R's.
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. Personally, after what I've been through, I'm ready to launch a campaign to let everyone know that Apple is blatantly misleading the public about their newest hot item - the iPod Mini. Here's my story:I purchased a Mini, along with the arm band accessory 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 completely locked 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;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.Evidently Apple 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. Clearly, they do not stand behind their products and do not offer acceptable solutions to their customers' problems.
I've had HP printers since the 1980's. This one's the best. No paper jams, easy to set up & it worked the first time out. I don't know what the dpi is on this printer, but the clarity of the printed characters is superb.
I have now been the owner of a DCR-SR300 for just over two months, and have no regret in buying this. Though it is my first camcorder, I found it easy to film, take pictures, download and burn my dvds. The immage quality for still and video is amazing, and I have now filmed wild life, family and car/bike races. Everybody who has seen the quality wante dthe details of the camera so they could alos get it. My best buy ever.
Great price, this is my 2nd batch of 100 & have had no "coasters" yet.
item came on time in excellent condition great service hope I can do business with this seller again highly recommended!
Comfort they fit so tight that after 2 hours they gave me a headache from squeezing on my head...I used these for less than a week before they ended up breaking... I had them plugged into my iPhone and dropped the phone the male jack came right off the wire. the plug stayed in the phone when it hit the ground... ease of use they have a dial for the amount of bass you want. you dont have to have a battery in the headset for them to work but for the base it is needed... power switch must be turned on for you to get any sound from them with or without the battery. they have some pretty good bass I brought them to the apple store to compare them to beats by Dre and the mids and highs were not quiet as crisp as the beats but not worth enough to spend 300 on the Dre ones
This router, especially the attached storage is not quite what it seems. The picture on Amazon and on the package leads one to believe that you can just plug in a thumb drive and take it with you. I didn't care about taking it with me, but it never occurred to me until I upgraded one of my computers to Vista that the drive is not really formatted in a "language" Windows can understand. It's formatted for Linux, and requires a utility called Samba, which is installed on the router, to be seen and used by Windows. That means a couple of things:1) You CAN'T take it with you, unless you are running Linux on your regular computer.2) It DOESN'T work with Vista (changes needed to Samba) unless you get the Beta version of firmware. NB: first time I tried to flash this upgrade it killed my router, and I had to get a new one.Tech support - I really have no words to describe it, that's how bad it is. It's made up of people pulling all nighters working in Manilla. Shocking, actually. When the CSR burned up my router, she immediately switched to the "give me your proof of purchase or I can't send you a new one" script. Nothing I could do could pursuade her to change scripts.I recommend getting a real ethernet attached hard drive and a separate router. This is not a flexible solution for most users.
if you're considering buying this headphone, don't hesitate. it's worth your money. i use it for my ipod and my computer. i never thought headphone this price will sound this good. my only dislike is the looks.
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.
well.. the reason i have opted to buy a canon elph S410 over other cameras is the quality of pictures i get and its compactness. but once after buying this camera, i was looking for a case which can hold it perfectly and a compact one like my camera. apart from its compactness, there are some additional features like belt clip and a hole on the top of the case for the strap of the camera.. i think its the best design u can get for an elph model..the quality of the case is very good.. smooth finishing and very light weight.. good deal for just $11.9..i will strongly suggest this case for those carring elph cameras..
I'd like to say right off that this is an awesome concept. I've been wanting a Harmony remote for quite a while, pretty much since they came out. I finally took the plunge and bought the Harmony Xbox controller.I'm completely disappointed.The remote itself looks nice, but is uncomfortable (I'm sure I'd get used to it, though) and some of the buttons require two hands for me to push (such as the soft-key buttons around the LCD) since I have to support the remote right underneath the LCD to get enough leverage to press in the button -- otherwise I press on the button and it just pushes the whole remote down instead of the button. I don't like the click type buttons. I'd much rather have rubber buttons like on a Tivo remote. Firm, but easily depressed with some sort of tactile feedback that isn't unpleasant. This remote has hard to push buttons, which admittedly do give tactile feedback, but it's far from pleasant. There's not enough "give" in the buttons, especially the metalized plastic buttons. The rubber ones are fine, but the hard plastic buttons are the "high traffic" buttons you'd use all the time. Volume, channel, direction, activities, etc. It's just the number buttons that are rarely used that are rubberized. I will say that having the extra Xbox buttons are kind of nice because, hey, free buttons.My biggest gripe, however, (and it sure is a big one) is the online configuration software. It's horrible. I'm sure I've seen Livejournal and Myspace pages built with more care and forethought than this frustrating pile of garbage code foisted upon the unwitting Harmony owner.First of all: the site is unbearably slow, with at least three to four seconds between click and response and often times much slower than that. This is made worse by the fact that it seems every step has an unnecessary "are you sure" attached to it, at least doubling the amount of time you're waiting for their application to respond to you. It took me five hours to get the remote working with just basic functionality. I'm dreading any further fine tuning, as even with just a simple one parameter change you're pretty much guaranteed to be tied up by their site for at least fifteen minutes. That's just unacceptable.Further, the site usability design is abysmal. There are options that should take one click that take three, there is a mysterious and magical "back" button that might take you to the previous step, or it might take you to the main menu for the particular area you're operating in.Many times errors are treated silently and you are just returned to the start of an operation. Such as device selection: you select a manufacturer, then you're prompted to *type in* the *case sensitive* model number (which might be something like "PvR2100ABr-74Xp") and if you get it wrong there's no indication, it just dumps you back at the manufacturer selection (that you have to re-select.) There's just no good reason to not have a drop down list of model numbers, or at least a link to a database listing of them so you can reference them.Another annoyance is during the initial setup. If you accidentally forget a component you can not go back and add it. You're forced to keep clicking "cancel" as the software tries to set up activities on the devices you did add (which will be wrong, since it won't reference the missing component) before it will let you add the device. Then you can re-do the activity selection.I could go on and on. The software is surprisingly sub-par and almost unusable. A much better option would be client side software that retrieves remote codes from an database and lets you configure the remote locally. An "advanced" option for power users would greatly simplify the lives of people who aren't afraid of technology. I understand the concepts. I know exactly what I would like the Harmony remote to do. I should be able to configure it in a half hour, not 5 hours, most of which is spent waiting for their pages to load.Even once you get the basics configured there is still a lot of fine tuning to do, during which you have to keep tweaking the remote with the slow software, sucking up even more time. For example, I discovered that this remote caused my Tivo to respond very slowly and caused my media player to always move two spots instead of one when using the directional arrows. Each of these took a lot of button clicking and waiting to find the deeply buried options (there is no direct way of getting to these options, you MUST use their troubleshooting wizard) and subsequent data transfer to the remote (that takes at least 5 minutes, sometimes as much as 15 minutes.)In sum: this remote may be worth purchasing, but be aware that you will experience much frustration during the setup. I wouldn't recommend this to people (like myself) with little patience. Although I suspect this thing would frustrate those with a lot of patience, too.
Cute little carrier for earbuds. Could be a littler deeper, I have two sets of earbuds and don't want to carry two cases.
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.
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!!
My daughter uses this headphone & microphone with her Dell laptop computer for games and French homework. She has also used it with her MP3 player. She is quite happy and no longer purloins my headphones.
During Christmas break I was very upset when I opened my gift to see a Rio Carbon MP3 player. I wanted a damn Ipod but, my parents being the good consumers they are said that the Rio Carbon was much better. At first I thought they were lying to make me feel better but as I used it more and compared it with the Ipod, The Rio is the better deal. It has 25% more storage space than the Ipod mini. It is also much smaler than the Ipod. Also had a great battery life. I love the Rio and I am glad my parents got a great MP3 player!!
After 2-weeks of research I picked the Map 76S. I have had a Lowrance 100plus for about a year and was ready to move up. What a great move. The Map 76S is a very nice unit. With so many bells and whistles you don't know which to ring or blow first. I have had the unit for 2-weeks now and am getting to know it very well. Because of the amount of things the unit will do there is a learning curve. The documentation is very good and the quick start booklet had me operational in less than 5 mins. While I am a some what experienced GPS user, I think a novice could be operational in under 10 mins. I fully expect this unit to live up to its name.
I loved the sound, but they fell apart in a month. The jack and wiring can't stand up to day to day use.
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!
A wonderfully user friendly product with a diverse set of features that is more than reasonably priced.
I've been a music fan for most of my life and have owned countless headphones. The best ones I remember owning were a pair of Yamaha 007's... which I owned for more than 8 years (between the ages of 12 and 20). Since then I've been looking for another pair of decent headphones and had no luck until I found these.I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile but I do appreciate a good sound... but I'm not willing to pay hundreds of dollars to pay for decent sound. I recently purchased a Sony Walkman MP3 player and was very happy with the improvement in sound over my previous player. Then last year I started getting back into collecting vinyl so I made it a mission to find good sounding headphones. Around the time I was looking I found an article in Rolling Stone talking about the Koss PortaPro (and how they've been making them since 1984!). I was interested in the review from RS, but as I began to research them on Amazon and other sites online all of the reviews were positive. And for the price there is NO comparison!They do sound amazing. I've tried higher end headphones like Dr Dre's Beats, and I admit they sound better - but for the price I couldn't happier ($200 cheaper than the Beats!). The sound is clear and has a lot of depth. Yes, these are the "old fashioned" over the head headphones, but to be honest they are very comfortable. I've read reviews complaining about hair pulling but I haven't experienced that issue. Also I've read about them being cheaply made - I suppose if one is used to higher end headphones or is not familiar with this type of headphone, they might consider it to be cheap - but they're fine for every day use.
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.
This is one of the best remote comparing the price with harmony remotes.I got it on may12th2010 and was able to set flawlessly with my tv,cable, satellite TV, dvd, vizio sound bar, fan remote in not more than 10 mins. I liked this, i recommend this product to everyone
With gas prices these days, might as well buy them online. I ordered 3 of them with Amazon and got them within 2 days - pretty good. If you buy 3 or more, you get the free shipping which also saves money.
I have had this bluetooth mouse for about a month. I have a Dell i9300 laptop with built in bluetooth and this mouse installed perfectly and has worked exactly as advertised. I am a woman and the smaller size mouse fits me great. I am still using the same battery so it last at least a month. I do no turn it off but rather let it just "go to sleep".I have not found any response difference to my previous usb microsoft intellimouse.I paid $47.00 and that may seem high, but I really like being wireless AND not having to use an dongle or other usb stuff.Can't think of anything wrong with the mouse or its operation.
First of all I've used this indoors and outdoors and experienced very little interference. Transmission seems to be great with line of sight, but if you're passing through walls you'll get a bit of static.I've used the handheld mic for interviews on the street and in church and you'll find that there's a lot of handling noise, and if it's windy there'll be wind noise too. It's not bad though, considering it only adds like $10 to the price (you can buy the Audio-Technica PRO 88W and it's the same minus the handheld). Also you can always hook a better mic to the transmitter.The Lapel mic is really clear and amazingly free of clothes noise. I've used other lapel mics where you could hear every movement the wearer made, not this one. Nice and heavy too. I also love that the reciever has it's own headphone jack for monitoring (and comes with a headphone) Altogether I'd say this is a great product.
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.
DEVICE FAILUREAbout three years back I purchased one of these iPods brand new during one of my tech-buying binges. I rarely used it, bringing it out for plane trips and other travel. I would occasionally take it out to put some music on it and charge it, but that was it.After roughly a year I decided to use it while driving to work and back. Still, it received fairly light use and good care.However, about a year back now (two years after purchasing it) I got the somewhat infamous "click of death." I had the iPod lying on the carpet. I was going through my old CDs to figure out which ones I wanted to get rid of, and since most of them were on the iPod I was listening to them and flipping through the songs.At one point I pressed the "next" button. The iPod froze and started clicking. I picked it up, and it sounded as though something inside the device was loose. It took an hour before I found a solution online and was able to reset it. Unfortunately, that did not stop the clicking. No online solution worked, and iTunes was unable to recognize the device.One bizarre solution I found online was to smack the iPod against something to bang things back into place. I refused to do this. Instead, for the next couple weeks I tried various methods like letting the battery die, resetting it continuously, plugging the device into the computer, and so on. No official solutions worked either.Eventually it became clear that neither official nor unofficial solutions were going to solve the problem. My iPod had suffered some kind of failure because I pressed a button while it was lying on soft carpet. Such a high-quality device!So, with all options explored and nothing to lose, I went ahead and tried the bizarre solution. I struck the back of the iPod up against my desk.After resetting it again it worked (much to my surprise) - for the most part. Certain portions of the drive were inaccessible, but the rest of it worked fine again. When I encountered a track or album that caused the iPod to temporarily freeze, I would plug it into iTunes, delete the track, and re-sync it to the iPod.For the past year this solution worked. Sometimes I would hear a click and the iPod would freeze, but it lasted only for a moment and then it would pass. Yesterday I was creating a new playlist in iTunes when it came across an inaccessible track I'd missed. It froze, and I had to use the Windows task manager to close iTunes. No big deal; it'd done this every once in awhile for the past few months.After plugging the iPod back in, iTunes had to "verify" the device - and it deleted everything off the drive.That had never happened before. Then the iPod got stuck again. Another hour ensued of trying to get the iPod to reset and get iTunes to recognize the device. I gave up for awhile, and I didn't bother smacking it up against anything this time. I shouldn't have to. Finally I reset it again and it's working now - with a blank drive completely reset to factory settings thanks to the earlier "verification."I'm done with iPod. For the price it should be durable. For the price, it most certainly should not fail because you push a button when it's sitting on a soft surface. That's just unacceptable.BEYOND DURABILITYAside from an obscenely pathetic hardware failure, the unit has a few other quirks.Want to burn a CD using MP3s from iPod? You can't. Want to create a playlist without using a computer? Not allowed. Want to transfer files off the iPod like you would with a backup drive? Nope, sorry. Well, OK, I take that back. You CAN - but in Windows Explorer everything shows up as a number. You don't get any names - no file names, no artist names, no track names, nothing. Just a number for each file and folder, so good luck finding what you want.The navigation circle seems cool at first, but after awhile I found myself longing for a simple button. I want a power button. I want a button for the volume. I don't want to draw continuous circles with my finger to get from an artist beginning with "A" all the way down to "W" (you can't go straight from Z to A or vice versa; you actually have to scroll all the way through the list). Sound quality was never very good either.Ultimately, this is a two hundred dollar plus device with awful reliability and pointless software restrictions. Unless you're willing to pay up for an extended service plan, look elsewhere. Get a Sony Walkman; I bought one shortly after the first click of death incident, and it's been great. Get a Sansa; some family and friends have them, and theirs have worked fine for years. Even a no-name brand would have comparable reliability to iPod, if not better.I don't care what you do, just don't bother with an iPod.
Worked perfect for 2001 PT Cruiser. It does not have a ground plug so I had to snip and use the factory plug from the factory radio, but it is not a big deal.
I bought this one because I am tired of going out every time when I need to copy or scan something. With a machine like this at home, I can scan everything and keep a digital version of everything. This machine does exactly what I want.It took me a while to figure out the best way to scan documents. Use Adobe Acrobat (not free Acrobat Reader). There is a menu called "scan to pdf...", choose "Black and White" for color mode, feed the document onto the top ADF, and there you go! All pages into one PDF file, the print-out quality can match original document perfectly. Much better than I expected.You can also do everything using Samsung' software called "SmarThru 4" that comes with the CD. It works, but in a very slow and painful way. *Samsung, get some real coders.* Another complain is that the paper tray is too tight. I will give it 5 star if the tray can go 1 millimeter wider than what it is now.No complains on Copying and Printing. Never tried Faxing. The start-up noise does not bother me at all.
It is a nice, small mp3 player and it's really cool
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
This thing is pretty basic. It vibrates like crazy to simulate bass sounds. This model is made to hook up to a desk chair and it works great at that.I, however, hooked it up to my Playseat Evolution with Logitech G25 steering wheel. For driving games, you can feel the rumble of the road underneath, and that combined with a large HDTV, 7.1 surround sound and force feedback steering wheel will make your xbox 360 or PS3 driving games come alive!Don't like driving games? Install this on your couch or gaming chair (you might have to get creative) and suddenly be whisked away to the intense vibrations present in a warlike environment or FPS. It's not virtual reality, but this device definitely raises the immersion level a little bit.For the price, this is a cool thing, especially for an apartment or house where you can't turn up your subwoofer to get a lot of vibration. It's not for everyone, but that is something that is hard to advise. If you think you will like this, you probably will. If not, don't expect it to change your life. It's just a little thing that vibrates.Oh, and you can also hook up your mp3 player or computer to it. It comes with several audio adapters and makes it really easy to hook it up to anything that outputs sound.
I bought this camera housing for My Canon G7. I was concerned of the quality and the safety of the product to protect the camera. It works fantastic, even my grandkids used it. I took a few pictures in the pool and came out clear. I really like it and I highly recommend it.
I purchased this camera 4 months ago. Only used it 3 times. The last time I tried to use the camera, I got an e04 error code. The camera told me to eject and reinstall the tape. The camera won't eject the tape. I did some looking around the internet and found a lot of customers unhappy with JVC camcorders in general. Labor part of warrenty is up. It will cost me $75.00 just to have the camera looked at.
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!
after reading the positive reviews i thought i would have a positive experience with this product. Unfortunatly it didn't happen that way. I spent 1 week trying to connect it to my windows XP computer and it wouldn't do it. i called Lynksys and spent 2 hours on the phone with them rearranging my setting, connection and disconnecting. it was horrible. It's a 50-50 thing. maybe it'll work, or maybe it wont. just keep the box until you decide it does.
I was hesitant in buying this HDMI cable since it was so cheap and some HDMI cables run for $60 in retail stores but after reading the numerous reviews on this product, I decided to get it. Now that I have received it and hooked up my Xbox 360 with it, it runs perfectly. Not a faulty cable. All you have to know that all HDMI cables are exactly the same. Nothing can make them better or give a better picture. Only reason it could be more expensive is that the cord itself is thick and more reinforced.I have no dogs or little children living in the house so that wasn't an issue for me.Do yourself and save a whole lot of money by getting this cable. Can't go wrong.
This unit worked fine for several months. Now that it's inexplicably stopped working, however, I can't seem to contact the company to get it fixed! They don't answer e-mails, they don't answer their phone, their technical support forum is down.Because of the neglect and frustation I have suffered over trying to get this fixed, I cannot recommend this product. I will not be purchasing a Ugate router in the future.
Pros:1. This is a fun camera. Perfect to put in your pocket and take it places.2. It takes great outdoor/daylight and well lighted pictures.Cons:1. The indoor pictures are no where as clear or nice as my old Sony 2.0 MP Cybershot camera. I miss it, I gave it away to my mom and want it back now.2. The flash indoors doesn't distribute evenly like my old sony. It's not a great indoor or night camera. When I take pictures, it looks like the objects closer to you are way over flashed while the background is lacking a lot of light.I will be selling it to get a better sony or Olympus with more options again and somwhere between the size of this one and the bigger one I had before. So for the price its nice, but if you are like me and want a somewhat compact camera, yet still quality pictures because you will be saving the pictures for years to come, don't get this camera. Be sure to read the rewviews here when buying a camera because it costs money to ship a camera back and usually there is a restocking fee. Hope this helps. - Kevin
It does what is says it does and it works great with my system! Cords long enough to accommodate my convertible (2001 Chrysler Sebring Limited) and does not heat up or anything. This is a quality set and I'd reccomend to anyone! (I'll put a video up of my set up later!)
This is a lovely little - yes, little in the world of monster zooms - short telephoto lens. Sharp as a tack with beautiful bokeh. I love the "old school" screw-in metal (gasp!) hood. You can just keep it on in combination with a UV filter cram it in your bag and not have to worry about using the lens cap. Brilliant.It is fast to focus, if a little noisy, and the focus ring turns when it focuses. But ya know what? I actually prefer hearing and feeling my lenses focus. I've had AF-S lenses and was often at a loss trying to figure out if they had focused or not.My only complaint is that I wish the close-focus limit was shorter. I often find I have to back up to get into focus. A good set of close-up filters fixes this, but they're not exactly convenient.
This is probably the most interesting $30 purchase I've made since first encountering my wife on a darkly-lit street corner. The Koss UR-40 is the only open-back, around the ear phones offered by Koss and, I think, this is the only company offering a lifetime warranty. I don't mention this as a pitch but as a consumer who has recently been burned by Panasonic and their non-existent warranty service. This review is based on my two hours of experience right out of the box but I believe it will hold up within the parameters I describe. Equipment: played a few good quality CD's using the computer output to an old, high-quality Pioneer amp. Used the amp's controls and curve-boost features rather than an equalizer. Music was set to medium volume for all recordings listened to. Results: as phones for a portable or computer source, the UR-40 is right in its proper price slot. When running it through a high-quality amp from a computer's sound output, the value jumps from 5/10 to 6/10. BUT, when playing the music from a high-quality source, a component CD player, the value bumps up another notch, 7/10. Mind, I'm talking about the price/performance value. The real potential of these phones emerges when properly using a equalizer or its equivalent. Even using the computer's player as a source for the Pioneer amp, setting the freq curve properly turned these from $30 phones to $65 phones. Details: full-coverage frequency response across the board, mostly clean and with good separation. BUT a flat studio curve will not do the trick with these. Both the mid-range and near-bass frequencies were over-emphasized, making the overall effect a little muddy and hiding those really nice sub-woofer bumps. Someone using the UR-40 from, say, a modest home stereo will be a little disappointed, unless that person knows enough to play with those boost and tone settings. The difference is dramatic, in a good way. What's needed: ATTENUATE both the mid-range and the semi-lows (~200-500). BOOST the highs and the SUB-woofer notes (&lt;70~). In my setup, I enabled Bass-Boost on the amp, turned the treble up and turned the bass control mostly all the way DOWN. These settings consistently provided a beautiful balance with female (Bebel Gilberto) vocals and the instrumentals, especially with acoustic instruments. There was plenty of detail, with sounds of hands moving on the instrument sometimes evident. By cutting the bass-knob all the way down, while enabling Bass-Boost, everything fell into place. I got punched in the ear nicely, even at moderate volume, by those tricky sub-low thumps. Without a good amp, though, this performance potential will be lost. In summary, the Koss UR-40 is worth $30 to the iPod crowd. To the audiohile, this will be a good backup/travel cans, as long as sufficient wattage and adjustments are at hand. For these worthies, the phones are worth $50-65, despite their cheap plastic exterior. Remember, though, that most all portable devices lack the power-handling needed to produce the low-frequency performance of which these drivers are capable.note 1: important! Set the source CD-player (computer or portable) to low volume and use your home amp to provide the volume. Many computer and jogger outputs inject distortion and noise.note 2: anyone buying these ought to spring the 8-bucks for the Koss volume-control extension cord.
I BOUGHT THIS UNIT FOR USE AT MY BUSINESS. SETUP WAS A SNAP. I WAS ABLE TO HOOK IT UP TO THE STOREWIDE SPEAKERS IN MINUTES. THE SOUND QUALITY IS EXCELLENT. THE 5 CD CHANGER HAS BEEN EXCELLENT ESPECIALLY FOR PLAYING CHRISTMAS CD'S. THIS UNIT RUNS ALL DAY 6 DAYS A WEEK &amp; SO FAR NO PROBLEMS. I REALLY CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT THIS UNIT. SO FAR IT HAS PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY
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.
If you need a product that does what the product description says that it does then this is the one for you. I have had mine for several years and have yet to have a single problem with it. I wish everything tech related worked as well as this item.
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.
If your're going to throw all this money at a handheld, you should seriously consider the Sharp 6000L...With built-in WIFI, USB Host support, SD and CF and an amazing 4 inch screen, all that plus a keyboard built-in (of course it supports any USB keyboard as well.)I switched to linux based 6000L and never looked back. In the review they talk about watching a movie on the SD card, well, thro a 5GB Microdrive in the 6000L and watch abpout 12 full length movies.Do yourself a favor, take a look at the 6000L first before going the WINCE route...You may find the WINCE is still more your style and that's cool. But I am betting you'll not only find the 6000L a better PDA...you'll probably stop needing your notebook as well.
The product charges and plays music with my iPod, but does NOT charge my iPhone. I need a product that both charges and plays music from my iPhone. That needs to be much clearer. Sending back.
Have enjoyed using the Rangefinder 500G. I find it very easy to use. Will use it everytime I go golfing.
The HDMI cable works OK with our plasma (someone was asking if was only for LCD before) but if you are using it with your XBOX 360 and you have a headset (Turtle Beach-type, not the regular ones) you'll also need the adaptor for audio OUT. I should have checked before, because the adaptor by itself is more expensive than cable and adaptor together, at least here in Amazon. Otherwise, no problem. Recommended, especially for the price.
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 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 the what Bose sold people. 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 and look a sound a lot better. I will be adding pictures of these.One important note is that these speaker stands are advertised as 'universal' when in fact 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 bad effort a bad engineering.
This Case is Great. It has soft sleeves, and plastic holders to keep the cds in place in case it is ever flipped over. I have it filled over half way and it still closes fine and has lots of room.
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 am a client called to account in Venezuela which day 17 of March of the 2007 buys this card since in my work he is very useful to handle data information and sd of 2gb interested a card to me but I do not recommend this card it soon last (life utility) for my necessities of 2 weeks damage to me
This is a very good monitor, except that if both the baby's bedroom door and our bedroom door are open a very loud high-pitched noise is made, and sometimes makes noises we cant figure out where they come from. This monitor picks up EVERY noise, even the TV in the next room!
Powerful, makes smaller less powerful stereo systems sound like more powerful expensive system. Can be used as part of surround sound system, front and back for 5.1 surround sound or front, middle and back for 7.1 surround sound system. Just add subwoofer and center channel speakers and you have a very expensive surround sound system at a very reasonable price.
Bought for my daughter. Excellent sound quality. Easy to put MP3 music on it. Get an extended warranty if you can. Can be a bit delicate. Good buy.
Before shelling out the big bucks for a SlimX, I did a whole lotta research. I read pretty much every review that existed online, even those in languages I couldn't understand. All i knew was that getting 5 stars from every site (or the equivalent) had to mean something. My previous CD player purchases came to a grand total of prolly less than the one SlimX. But wow was it worth it. Although the looks aren't THAT great, and the slimness isn't as striking as some would make u believe, this is still a GREAT mp3 cd player. Using the remote for the display is something I actually like. While some reviewers complain that there should be a LCD on the player itself, I'd much rather just look at a small remote than take out the whole thing. The remote is very well designed, lightweight, and easy to use. I learned pretty much all the buttons in 5-10 minutes. But learning about all the functions is going to take a little playing with, not that that is a bad thing. The only big gripe that I have is with the external battery pack. It adds a little bulk, but beyond that, it's just not as cool as the rest of the player. iRiver should have at least painted it silver or done something w/ the covering. Other than that, this player will keep me rockin for a long time. BUY IT TODAY. If not yesterday. If you already have one, rejoice! If you want one and can't afford one, get a second job. It is worth every penny.
I ordered my green iPod mini from Amazon in mid-July and, much to my surprise, it arrived on my doorstep a mere three business days later! I was totally prepared to wait months, but this was awesome! After reading previous reviews, I made sure to charge the mini for a few hours before loading music and had to download a new version of iTunes onto my PC. Still cool. I cautiously picked a couple of CDs from my Musicmatch library and connected the mini. It seriously only took about a minute and a half to load 81 songs! This mini is constantly amazing me! I have not even used a tenth of the memory and cannot wait to load it up.The menus are easy to navigate and the pressure wheel is a hot ticket. The sound is stellar, although the earbuds kind of bother my ears (most do). I have never had the volume up over a third of the way and have been noticing subtleties in some of my favorite songs that I never noticed before - on either the CD or my PC. I am totally in love with my iPod and don't know how I went so long without one before!
It is the OEM's cartridge and it came on time. This is exactly what I wanted but cheaper than elsewhere. The package was quite dusty but the product is working fine.
Yes its great for Nikon gear as well as any other brand out there!I have been a standard rectangle/square style camera guy for years but as you get more gear you need more room and those standard bags get to be too much. You have all these side pockets that you stuff things into then cant find when you need it and the straps just pull you down on the one side just not that great. So I went looking for another bag and found this one, the price is alot less than comparable bags which was a + and the layout looked good to so I took a chance and ordered one from Adorama.I was pleasantly surprised by the size and quality of the bag there is decent padding but its not overdone. There are pockets inside with mesh and zippers for books and filters and things and on the outside there is a couple of small ones for a cell phone or a ND filter so you dont have to go digging.A larger outside pocket for a laptop if you wish or maybe light reflector!The main compartment has the ubiquitous dividers you find on most camera bags BUT they arrangement options is such that you can have a SLR body with a 70-200 zoom and still have room in the bottom! You can easily have 2 bodies, several lenses ,cords and remotes batteries with room to spare. The nice thing also is when you lay down and open it up its all there where you can see it no looking through layers like the standard shoe box bags.You can have your camera with a zoom at ready grasp from the top something I do like! However you do want to watch when the bag is full and you unzip it while its upright as the zippers are very free moving, I added a small carabiner clip to mine like someone else suggested as a safety measure.There are straps at the bottom for a tripod also if you want and the carry handle at the top for when you don't want to wear it like a backpack.In Florida it can rain at a moments notice and the zippers on this bag are covered which helps to keep water from getting to your precious gear a big + for me.Now on a side note when you start loading up this bag remember you will be carrying and glass gets heavy! Dont put everything you own in there and think you are going to schlep this all over Disney LOLAll in all a good bag for a great price! Buy one or maybe even two!
I went through this entire spindle and didn't have one disc that didn't burn perfectly. What else do you want from a DVD-R?
I purchased a GE product first and it had no microphone and picture quality was poor even though it stated it was the same as this MS product. Price on Amazon is about 2/3 to 1/2 as much as some high priced retail stores.
Was very satisfied with cables. Company very prompt in delivery. Would recommend this company to anyone wanting computer cables.
This remote is not fancy (no LCD screen, PC interface, etc.), but for what it's selling for and the functions it offers it works really well. PS. it learns pretty well too.
This was exactly what I needed & although I was a little intimidated to buy online it was perfect.
...I'm so dissappointed in CaseLogic for discontinuing the hard cases. They were great, a HARD cover with rubberized coating and actual cd case style holders inside (that you pop out with your finger by pressing the center). Somebody could have sat on it and it would've been fine...
Samsung YP-K3JAB 4 GB Ultraslim MP3 PlayerI love this player. It is cool to look at and to hold but that isn't the most important thing about it for me. It is the sound. The music you play on this MP3 player will sound fantastic. I don't think you could get better sound reproduction anywhere.The reason I didn't give it 5 stars: I do wish it had a loop on it and that it had come with a case. But even so I would buy it again.
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.
I used it with my Sony Camera to capture pics and vids, results are outstanding... Pretty happy with price too.
I have had this product for a few weeks now and could not be happier. I needed a claen simple solution for copy, fax, scan, and print for my consulting business. The value here for $250 plus no tax & free shipping from Amazon cannot be beat. I have owned Epson and HP printers in the past and vowed I would not buy HP or Epson again. Canon's reputation and my good experience with their commercial copiers led me to consider this product. The machine is compact professional looking with the black and silver, and quiet. Set-up was a breeze. The detailed owner manual could be clearer in that it is a wild goose chase as you are sent from section to section to find answers but not worse than other owner manuals.The print speed and print quality are very good. Scan and fax work well. I have not used the software that much yet but it seems very intuitive.The only issue I have had was when drawing the last two sheets from the rear vertical feed the papers ended up with "skid marks" in the corner as the roller grabbed the paper. This was solved by making sure I had more sheets in the feeder.
This is a very good deal, and an improvement over the Cordless Elite Duo. You get the best wireless mouse currently available (see the MX700 reviews): The MX700 is the only cordless mouse that works as fast as a corded mouse, plus it has a recharging station so you don't have to worry about the batteries. You also get a wireless version of the best keyboard on the market, Logitech's Elite keyboard (see its reviews too). All for not much more than what you'd pay for the MX700 mouse alone. I'd recommend this set if you are interested in getting a cordless mouse. And you shouldn't be paranoid about people snooping into your keystrokes on the wireless keyboard, because all the radio communication going on is encrypted. I'm using this with my laptop so that its built-in keyboard and trackpad doesn't wear out so fast.
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.
Apparently you are forced to enter 1 star, my real review is a minus 5 stars. When Amazon originally offered Lexmark cartridges (12A1970 & 15MO120) they were of good quality, but as of late the price is high on apparently a faulty product that only lasts a very short time. I E-mailed Amazon twice questioning if these cartridges were remanufactured, refilled or refurbished and they refused to answer the question and told me to go ask the manufacturer (it would have been nice if I kept the box they came in, but who does), besides I didn't buy them from the manufacturer, I bought them from Amazon and they should know what they are selling to their customers especially since they charge top dollar for apparently a refurbished item. Stay away from these cartridges. The latest set of cartridges that I installed recently indicate 3/4 full but the quality is so poor that I can hardly read the type. This is the second set of cartridges from Amazon that I have been burned on. Need I say that I will no longer be buying them from Amazon.PS. It truly saddens me to write this review since I have been a truly happy customer of Amazon in the past.
I was really wishing the product would work, but when I got it, it would error when trying to play CDs.
I was surprised to see a cable with so many reviews and a great price. Since we got our Panasonic plasma I was worried about all the accessories. Got it for our DVD link and the quality is great, better than our "other companent links". I havent compared it with similar cables from different brands so cant comment much about its quality over other competing cables. But overall best value for money, stop by any retailer and you will know it.
I just want to mention that many people might find 80 hours too short.This products does record up to 80 hours but only at Basic quality, which is awful IMHO. Even High quaity (which gives about 38 hours or so) is noticeably worse than actual broadcast, so I record everything at Best quality (20 hours maximum), which is not much of space.I think 140-Hour Tivo will be much more convenient.
I selected this antenna based on the Amazon reviews, and I am quite satisfied with it. The antenna is well made and works well to bring in stations which were marginal. Distance reception is at best, variable, of course.
Everything worked exactly as advertised. I was very pleased with the price and performance. I would buy again from this seller.
My experience was literally the same as another reviewer that gave theCoby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphonesa one star rating.After three months of moderate use, I noticed the bass and sound was faint and in the right ear bud. Within a week of noticing this, the sound went out completely in the right ear bud and the left one was beginning to go as well.I find it hard to listen to music when you can only hear it through one ear. I threw them away and am currently looking to replace them with a more expensive set of earphones.
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 took this to Iraq in order to have a camera I could keep with me at all times. For 6 months I lugged it around wherever I went. Despite the lack of a zoom, it took great shots, and with a large (128MB) memory stick, I was able to store many pictures and download them when I had the opportunity. Just what I was looking for!
After reading many specs and reviews for both MiniDV and Digital 8 cameras I settled on the 340. I have not been disappointed. This camera is feature rich and gives excellent quality video. As with any video camera the still picture quality is poor. If you want quality still pictures, the best way is to get a proper digital still camera. The menu system is very easy to use but some parts of the owners manual are not really very clear and skimps a bit on detail so there are one or two features I still haven't worked out. The built in microphone sensitivity is excellent and I have not noticed any real problem with drive motor noise pick up by the mike. The ergonomics of a couple of the controls could be improved. I have an average size hand and find my thumb needs to be almost double jointed to operate the on/off mode switch, especially to switch it on, if I want to use the camera with one hand only. The zoom control could also be improved. I think a two finger forward, aft operated zoom control would have been easier to use. These things I am willing to tolerate because of the excellent value for money this camera provides and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting features and quality for a reasonable price.
Have been using this over in the UK now for 6 months with my gaming system, monitor, phones, routers and 2 seperate 5.1 surround sound speaker systems plugged in. Never had a fuse blow out, no flickers in power. Perfect to date!
Perfect. Everything fit just as advertised. Lots of different mounting options available with kit, suitable to meet any current or future needs.
This worked very well with a laptop. I tried using it in my office though and it is not made for heavy use. I would recommend it for home computer users with limited space.
I was given a white IPOD nano as a Christmas gift by my wonderful family and I have been using it for two days. This tiny machine will replace a portable CD player and the CD carrying case that I traveled with in the past.Player------The player works as advertised with no glitches. Battery life is at least reasonable as I have not yet run down the initial charge (about six hours of use). The widely reported issue of durability may be overstated. I did heed the advice to put the nano in a protective plastic case. In the case, the player has spent two days in my jeans front pocket and shows no signs of wear. I cannot comment on longer term durability.Earphones---------One minor issue is that the Apple earphones are impossibly bad and had to be immediately replaced. The sound is wonderful with my noise-cancelling headphones; however, these headphones are much bulkier than the nano, making its tiny size less important. I have learned that this issue is well known and widely addressed. I point it out here to clarify that when someone says that the Apple earphones are bad, it is not necessarily the opinion of picky holier-than-thou audiophiles--in fact, the sound is so badly warped by the Apple earphones that a user would be hard pressed to recognize songs from his or her own CD collection played through those things.Software--------For the novice user, I recommend a full-scale surrender to the default options installed with the iTunes software. To the user who is willing to cede control of organization and management of his or her music files, the system is easy-to-use and intuitive. I imagine that expert users and people with time on their hands will find everything they need in the package as well.--UPDATE: I have been taking the ipod to the gym with the OEM earphones and have revised my initial impressions. The sound is really not nearly bad as I found it to be when I took the device out of the box. It is possible that I was doing something wrong, or I had the EQ set on some weird setting; but the sound of the headphones is not so bad, and not nearly as bad as I reported originally.
Purchase this product and worked well on Vista. Then upgraded to Vista SP1 and it caused Blue Screen of Death. Contacted support who initially rejected the problem. They told me that they could not duplicate the problem on a machine with only plextor software and Vista. After escalating, they submitted it to Engineering where nothing has happened for a month. Support does not issue incident numbers, does not track them, and has not done any follow up. When I contact them weekly they just state that engineering has it. Would not recommend any products from this company given this support and testing.
I bought this Targus mouse after my trusty 5-year-old notebook mouse started misfiring. Compared to my previous one (Logitech, from 2004), I find the optics on this Targus mouse to be REALLY sensitive -- it jumps far across the screen when I move it just a few inches! I'm sure I'll get used to this and even come to appreciate it, but it was just a shock coming from my older mouse, whose optics I considered to be pretty average and not at all sluggish. (After plugging in this new mouse, I did go into the mouse properties and decrease the pointer speed, which helped.) One great aspect of these newer optics, though, is that this mouse works right on my desk, whereas my old mouse would not. No more mousepad!The mouse is 3.5" long, 2" wide, and 1.25" at its tallest point. The wheel is a nice grippy rubber or silicone and is virtually silent when you turn it. Clicking the mouse is about as loud as typing on a laptop keyboard, but these mouse buttons have a lower-pitch, more resonant click. I could definitely use this mouse in a library or quiet room without disturbing anyone. There are two slippery "pads" on the bottom of the mouse that allow it to glide around smoothly with minimal effort. I plugged the mouse into my Dell laptop (Windows XP), and voil&agrave; -- it worked right off the bat, no installation or drivers needed.Note that the photos on the product page show two different styles of this mouse. The default picture is an older version, with a crescent of light around the base; I'm pretty sure this older style is discontinued. The newer version you see in the other photos (i.e., the mouse shown in the lineup of colors and again in its original packaging) has a tapered strip of light down the middle that flares as it nears the base. If you order this mouse, you will get the newer style with the strip of light down the middle.I love the colors -- so fun. :) When you get the mouse and first plug it in, it will be on automatic color rotation; but you can set it to glow just one color if you want. On the color rotation setting, when you move or click the mouse, it stops on whichever color happens to be up. It resumes the color rotation after just 1 full second of non-use. To stop the rotation and set it to show one particular color, hold the right mouse button and rotate the wheel until you get the color you want. To reset it to color rotation, hold both the right and left mouse buttons for 2 seconds; and then after 1 second of non-use, the color will rotate again. Another note about the colors: They're not exactly what's shown in the lineup photo. They rotate red, sky blue, deep royal purple, lime green (which actually looks yellow, not green), indigo (which looks white), deep royal blue, and then emerald green. It's exactly like the rotating colors your circa-2007 flip cell phone could show on its external display.I checked the other reviews on this page before buying this mouse, and I saw that some people experienced problems. I'll come back to this review in six months and give a status update. Until then, happy computing!*** Update, December 2011: I'm still using this mouse for travel with my laptop and have not experienced any problems whatsoever since I bought it. It truly is a fantastic, inexpensive mouse. I do want to note that I've switched to aRazer Abyssusas my primary mouse at home because I work with design software and find that I need the superior quality and sensitivity of a gaming mouse in those applications. However, this little retractable-cord Targus mouse is great for traveling and when I'm not doing design work. I'd still definitely recommend it!
Bought this based on reviews. For the price, this is awesome. Quality is good. Was able to put 2 camera bodies, 3 lens, lens hood, books, and my laptop (admittedly a small 11" screen lightweight laptop BUT still my laptop). No problem fitting in overhead compartments on the regional jets or under the seats. Liked the fact I could open it up and fit/adjust the compartments. Would I buy it again...absolutely!
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.
I used this on my atv. And I love it cause I can look down and see where I've been or where I need to go.
I love this receiver, great sound quality and extremely solid construction so it doen't look and feel cheap like a lot of newer receivers. Should last many many years and provide great sound output!
I bought this as a gift for my sister. It has never worked. I've attempted to connect this unit to several different TVs, using a multitude of connection methods, and I still can't get a video signal from the machine. I highly regret trying to save a few $ with this purchase.
This product worked as expected. Installation was for a 99' Chevy Prism. Make sure you do not connect the orange wire to anything on the harness. I recently did a similar install using a similar harness from Metra and connecting the illumination wiring caused a fuse to blow and some major head aches. Great option for the price and the wiring instructions on the package were sufficient.
Exelente producto me llego como decia la pagina, y me sirvio al 100% en mi equipo Pioneer el ipod classic de 6ta generacion se conecta a la perfeccion!!!!
Hey guys and gals! If you are looking for a projector to love then I would say you found a good one! I've had the projector for a couple of months now and I'm realy happy with it. Living in the apartment lifestyle where you move about once every two to three years; this baby is going to save me some serious strain from one of the heaviest things to move... The TV. This bad boy looks great for my tastes. my favorite feature is that you can change to color scale of things to specific settings pre-programed into the projector (catagories like TV, Movie, games, photo, etc.). This feature saved the extended edition LotR party I had recently. It was great! Another great thing is the diverse amount of ways to plug things into the projector. It takes nearly everything from USB and laptop to the plugs for videogames and DVD/VCR. I don't know about the claims of HD... I'm not there yet, but when I am... boy howdie you will know it here! With all that good stuff said and done the four starts comes down to some serious heat output. Although if you live in a small apartment like me and don't like to pay for heat this thing will heat up a living room fairly quickly! tehe...
I use them every day . . . . outside.Two years ago, I thought I had lost them: I freaked out! It was going to be days before I could get another pair. Luckily, after hours of looking for them, OUTSIDE IN THE DARK, I found them.Last month I thought they were giving up on me. Turns out, they were simply clogged with EAR WAX. After a good cleaning, I'm hoping for three more years with these bad boys.I listen to everything from smooth jazz to thrash metal. They do it all justice.
these are the best headphones ever way better than those cheap dr dre ones and skullcandy looks awesome and sounds awesome i had anothre pair before of the skullcandy xl and those were great then my cat bit them but now i got these cuz i like bass and it sounds perfect and it works for anything you play or just hear your mp3 player and i has a carrying pocket to keep them safe in so just by these cuz they are really awesome and the design is super cool and they fold
I bought this mount after reading all the reviews on this site. I have the Vizio 37" LCD and it works o.k. with that set, but I wouldn't mount anything bigger than that on this swing arm. While it does hold the unit and I believe it is sturdy enough, I did notice that the bolts in the joints were bending just a little under the weight. I also had to make my own plate to fit the back of the Vizio, since the bolt spacing is much larger than the supplied adapter plate. For the price, this is a hard unit to beat.
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).
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.
I bought this player just to play CD's but when I got it the CD part does not work. When you put in the CD, close the lid, it spins and makes a loud grating noise for a second then stops playing. What a cheap item this is
Pros: I have owned both microsoft 8000 and logitech edge keyboards long enough to make a few comments. Apparently more reviewers favor logitech edge over 8000. I understand why so. but I would say that is somewhat misunderstanding. You really need to play both of them for quite sometime to make fair comments. The Edge, generally speaking, gives user a better impression in the first few days, because its more stylish, in piano black, and heavier in weight. But these features are more to cosmetics. Regarding functional keys, they are some somewhat different and yet similar. I personally prefer the curve of 8000 and more importantly I like 8000's key stroke more than the edge which is very very good, or say near perfect. The 8000 just makes it perfect. It is softer than the Edge and yet you still perfectly feel the click. The individual backlighted keys with proximity senser of 8000 is a superior feature. But frankly. I hardly use it because of battery concern and never work or play in the darkCons: The ""ESC"" key among other touch keys could be mis-fired initially. I am used to it now. The mouse is for both left and right hands so I dont like it very much. However, its performance is just as good.Other Thoughts: The battary life of the key board is surprising long. I have been using it for more than 2 weeks with 3-4 hours normal usage per day. The backlight is turned on once a while when I accessed it after a long idle or covered the senser accidently. But the edge's battery tends to run forever. That is very very impressive. Initially, 8000 seemed relunctant to reconnect wirelessly, like reboot or KVM switching. But for some reason, after plugging the doggle to charge base, it always reconnects promptly just liek the Edge.
I can shoot 30 consecutive frames with lightning efficiency. Wonderful choice for if the size fits you.
So far I have burned 10 of them. all successful from Nero ultra but half of them are having different kinds of problems while reading the disc. I have three different dvd players.no problem at all with Memorex disc.I bought this because I try to print direct to CD.I'm using BTC 1008 burner. suggest not buying if you use this drive.
Have had the unit for a few weeks and have not found any flaws or experienced any problems. Setup and Installation was painless; integration with Microsoft Office applications automatic and trouble-free.First, the printer itself is a thermal printer which means no ink or toner is ever needed. Printing can only be done in black but the Dymo product brochure lists options for custom-printed full-color labels including custom sizes.The unit operates instantly and quietly (makes the same amount of noise as any other thermal printer I have ever used). The printer occupies about half the desk space as a small inkjet printer and is relatively attractive. Two blue LED lights are quite bright and may be slightly distracting.The unit does NOT have a power on/off switch either on the machine itself or on the power transformer. The printer does come with it's own power transformer AND a USB cable. The connection ports for both are located on the underside and the base has molded cable outlets so the unit sits properly flat on a table or desk. Due to the lack of a power on/off switch and the bright blue LED lights, I keep my unit unplugged when not in use and makes me glad that my primary power strip/surge protector is mounted on the wall at desk level for easy access to the plug.I have had no troubles with printing performance, label loading and feeding or with changing labels.DYMO includes an information sheet/order form that lists 40 different label options that are compatible with all of their LabelWriter products. The smallest labels are half inch by half inch and the largest shipping labels are 3inches by 4 inches.So far I have used up one roll of the big shipping labels and have tested out the internet postage labels and some of the smaller sizes. Labels for sticking directly to CD/DVD disks are available but I have not tested these yet. Labels for VHS tapes and audio cassette tapes are also available as well as small return address and file folder labels. The device can even print directly onto non-adhesive name badges.So far I do not have any complaints with the software. The main label software integrates with Microsoft Office applications so I can print labels without having to open the Dymo software separately. For USA addresses, there is software to correct addresses and automatically add the USPS bar code to your labels. The software cannot correct non-USA addresses. My only complaint is that I want the city name to be all capital letters but that does not seem to be allowed thru the address fixer software.I used to hand-write as many as 60 shipping labels per week, so my primary reason for purchasing this machine is to print shipping labels. I also plan to use it for internet postage soon. My third reason is to print retail price labels and the fourth is to print labels for CD/DVD disk, audio cassette tapes, and VHS Tapes. The wide assortment of stock labels makes doing all these tasks possible even tho it means keeping an inventory of several different types of labels and switching rolls of labels quite often. Now I no longer need to print labels on entire sheets of labels , tho I do expect to continue to do that using my ink jet printer when I have large jobs to do. Also, since I can print individual price tag-sized labels I no longer need to buy a hand-held retail price gun, so that is a good savings for me since price guns cost a lot of money when bought new.I purchased Dymo LabelWriter Twin Turbo from Amazon.com for much less than the standard list price. I have also found a reputable online vendor who sells almost all of the label varieties for prices below what you pay direct from DYMO or from retail Office Supply stores. I also purchased a one year extended warranty from the NEW Corporation thru Amazon (same outfit that does service plans for many retailers like ToysRUs, Office Depot). The price of the service plan was US $18 so if I have trouble I can get them correctly quickly and without extra cost to me.One last thing, Dymo does not seem to offer any small hand-held input devices, so this unit must always be connected to a PC.I did not test this to see if it works over a network as a shared device and did not see any information about that in the printer documentation.There may be other brands of labels that will work with this DYMO machine but I have not tried them. The DYMO machines seem to utilize a small slot in the label backing paper for proper alignment of the next label, so be sure that any other brand of thermal labels you try has a similar slot (like IBM punch card hole).I like my LabelWriter Twin Turbo and have no regrets about buying it. If I had extra cash to throw around, I would purchase a second unit so I wouldn't have to switch between labels so often. I use my unit daily for many tasks and I always smile when using it.
You definitely get your moneys worth for this. Amazing earphones for the price. The quality is great. The are very comfortable, and the sound is amazing for the price. The only downside is the quality of the cord, but other than that, these are great earphones.
I agonized over getting this lens for weeks before finally pulling the trigger. I was using the 17-85mm IS and giving up the extra 30mm was something I wasn't sure I wanted to do but now that I have this I don't miss the extra reach at all. At least not so far. The 17-55mm is far sharper and distortions are so much better controlled that it just blows the 17-85 out of the water. I took this to the Luray Caverns in Virginia last month and with the 2.8 got shots that I could not have gotten otherwise. Having the big aperture means lowering my ISO down from 1600 in dark conditions to 800 or lower and that makes a huge difference. IS on this lens works great also. I can hand hold at a 30th of a second with it.On the negative side it is BIG and it is HEAVY. I walked around Myrtle Beach with it for hours and on the 40D it was no fun. Forget hanging it around your neck. I carry a Tamrac Velocity 8 bag which holds my body and this lens, a 70-200 f/4L IS (much lighter!) and my flash along with minor accessories. I've had that bag for a few years and I love it but with this lens packed in there it starts to make me consider something else. I bought a camera harness on eBay earlier this year that criss-crosses over my back and so far it hasn't been used. With this lens though I'm sure I'll be giving it a try soon!Still, I wouldn't give it back for my old 17-85 now that I've seen what it can do. And as for the dust issue, there wasn't a speck on it when I opened the box and so far, after more than a month and over 1,000 shots (including several beach shots) I still can't see any.
Great case for underwater pictures. We bought this prior to our honeymoon in Tahiti and so glad we did. The underwater pictures we brought home were spectacular and fun to take & show off.It's a bit difficult to see the LCD screen underwater but I think that was more due to my mask than the case itself.Overall, I highly recommend this to anyone who frequents vacation destinations with water!
I was just looking for a small storage solution for a few PS3 games and some Blue-Rays. This works fine for me.I didn't have any problems assembling this unit. The instructions aren't much, but it's kind of hard to screw up here. Just don't force anything.The materials are just translucent hard plastic. You could stack a bunch of these individual units both horizontally and vertically. the price of 3 dollars and change is about right for this product and yes the shipping was more than the caddy.
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.
Amazing range on this adapter. I get Excellent and "very good" signal ratings all day long. Adapts well w/ my computer and took NO TIME to install and get up and running. This product made my life easier. So signal booster to buy, just pure power.
This case works wonderful, the sleeves are nice and crisp, and everything stays organized. It looks really sharp, and the zipper is strong. I've enjoyed this case for almost a year now.
I purchased my drive from one of the big office supply stores with rebates and coupons and got it for less than a doller per GB. Maxtor drives are easy to install and come with software to help get them partitioned and formatted. A detailed instruction manual for installation is included as well showing all jumper settings. I installed mine on a Win XP Home system and it was a snap. Only negative is that the drive is rather loud during use. Not bothersome loud but you do notice it compared to the original 20 GB drive that was in the system (also a Maxtor). Have used Maxtor in the past and never had a failure. Good Drive
This cassette recording is worth the money if your needs demand quality and durability
I purchased this 4 GB SDHC card to go along with an adapter I purchased for my PSP. This card added a ton of memory for an affordable price and works well with my PSP.
This converter works just as described. I've used the converter for about two months now and works great. I finally can run all my optical cables to my sound system using one coaxial cable.
Used this remote for the first time at Christmas. Fantastic accessory!! Now everyone can be in the family pictures (including me!) by using this remote wireless shutter release. Also used it to simplify taking baby pics of the new granddaughter. "Must have" accessory.
I've had this hard drive for a couple of years, I purchased it to use to back up all of my family photos...thousands of them. Honestly, other than moving my photos to it I probably haven't used it more than 10 times. Yesterday I went to move photos from a new camera to the hard drive, and I have a flashing blue light, and my PC doesn't even see the drive. Now I have to buy a adapter and hope that I can recover these irreplaceable (literally) family memories. I absolutely wouldn't recommend this product to anyone for any reason.
Plenty of people are writing reviews saying this works with Vista, but not specifying if they are using 32- or 64-bit Vista. Personally, I could not get it working in 64 bit Vista (can't speak for 32 bit Vista). In 32 bit XP however, it worked fine, and worked great. Good purchase if you are not running Vista 64, as far as I can tell.
i will start this off buy saying that for 13$ this is a great amp kit, comes with all you will need to install an amp. Fuse on this kit is very good and is probley worth the 13 bucks alone. The wires are not the thickness as stated but still good for an mid powered system, nice rca cables seem to be good quality. i see alot of reviews saying bad stuff about this kit , but for the money u pay for this it is well worth it, i dont think i would use this if i where wireing up a true 2000 watt amp, but great for the average joe. nice kit for the $.
I'm very happy with this product. It shipped quickly and it is exactly what I expected. It is light weight and easy to transport or hide away in a closet. I would recommend this to anyone. It also blocks light from behind very well.
This product is light and compact, sturdy, and easy to carry. May be carried around neck with lanyard, in pocket, or in very functional belt pouch.I have found this monocular to be easy to focus with ample clarity, even in fairly dim light.Some have complained re. difficulty holding the monocular steady which is no more of a problem with this as opposed to any other monocular. I find that simply holding it in my fist with index finger and thumb encircling ocular piece and with index finger plessed against my brow that the monocular acts as a steady extension of my eye, turning as my head turns. This also works with glasses on, but significantly cuts down on field of view due to the ocular lens being some distance from your eye.Anyway, used correctly this is a very tough and efficient viewing instrument. I have purchased several for myself, friends and family. All have functioned equally well. I highly recommend this item.Audubon 6x16 Monocular
This by far my slowest USB flash drive, bar none. And yes, my system supports USB 2.0 and the system log identifies it as a high speed device.
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 this Camera as a christmass gift. After 4 pictures the camera ran out of battery. Quality of the picture for a 3 MP camera is very poor. After contacting Oregon Scientific several times since their phone normaly doesn't go through, they accepted to give an RMA to return and promised to send a new one. It has been over 3 weeks and no camera as of now. Poorest customer service I have ever seen. They answer their support e-mail with an standard text message and do not even read your e-mail. Save your money and by something different.
At first this seem like the price is might be worth buying this CD player. After all it plays CD's, MP3's, and has a built in radio. But its so NOT worth it. I bought it thinking that this would be the last CD player I would ever get. When I put in an MP3 cd it takes FOREVER to begin to play it. Sometimes it does not play it at all. And I don't mean a few track, I mean the entire CD. The letter on the control are way too small. It can also take a while for it to play regular CD's. However, it does have some good features. It does have a great sound. And the FM/AM radio has a pretty good reception. There are new CD/MP3/radio player coming out. I say check out those before you think of buying this one.
I bought the logitech mx300 at my local Best Buy. What a great investment. I have had no problems what so ever. Its comfortable, its buttons are well thought out, and are easy to click and silent. Its very responsive in the games i play online, and the image reading is AMAZING!. I think people should feel the mouse before they buy, cause its kinda ripping off other people, use it a day, don't like it, return it. All in all, its an awesome mouse
I threw OpenWRT on the box and had it running in about 5 mins. In another 5mins I had the qos-scripts running. This QOS (Quality of Service) stuff is excellent, and lets you prioritize certain types of traffic (VOIP, games, VPN, whatever). In my case VPN stuff is Express, web browsing is normal, and stuff like p2p is Bulk. It works so well it feels like getting free bandwidth. I run the El Cheapo Verizon $14.95 DSL and it just sings with the QOS running.The unit is very stable. It only goes out when I lose power, and comes back up just fine. I don't use the wireless on it so I just turned that part off.If you are linux savvy at all, you will love this box.
Works great as an FM transmitter. Just a little annoyed that it doesn't charge my gen2 iPod Touch... I guess I should have done a little more research. Maybe some day I will purchase an adapter... For now I don't feel like shelling out any more $$ for anything related to Apple.
It is exactly what I wanted and functions well. What else can one ask of an electronic devise like this?
Cheap and perfect piece of equipment. Garmin sells one like this for 60 bucks. I would take this over any other one. I did have some confusion setting it up since the disk that they send is for more than just one type of cable but I am from Georgia so I am not all that smart. Great product!
I've got my base station in the "TV" room downstairs, one receiver in my living room around the corner about 15 yards away, and another receiver upstairs about 25 yards away, through a couple of concrete walls. The one upstairs needs to be positioned carefully, but then it works perfectly with as much clarity as the "source" TV downstairs. Remote works fine, too, though I had to tape mine to the front of the cable box.I did have to adjust the frequency on my wireless Internet as the two devices were interfering with each other. But that was easily done.Very satisfied!
Just what i wanted,, works fine, VERY fast shipping.. right price.Use for taking video off cam to dvd recorder and or just watching on TV.
I have an 05 Focus and this worked like a charm. Easy to work with and sturdy. Fit perfectly in the dash.
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.
Great product! No more messy cords. Easy instructions. I had more computer accessories than USB connections, problem solved. My son recommended that I purchase this item, glad he did.
I bought this hoping to drop my cpu temps a few degrees cooler, the website showed promising differences over stock paste. Stating changes as high as 8c difference over stockthe results are in. Stock paste temps idle - 29-39c / Gaming - 35-45c,Artic silver 5 - Idle - 27/38c - Gaming - 34/46cActually a little warmer while gaming over stock
I had reservations about buying this camera after reading the few negative reviews citing excessive 'noise' with low light situations and certain ISO settings. Knowing I would mostly be using the more simplified features the majority of the time, and given all the generally positive reviews by others, I decided to give it a try. I must say I am very satisfied with the camera. Granted, I generally use the normal or simple mode for most shots, but have used all modes several times since purchasing the camera and it takes wonderful shots, indoors and out, low light and bright sunshine. The user manual is very easy to understand and gives setting suggestions to correct some of these noise problems. I have not had any negative experiences with it. I bought it as a replacement for an Olympus Stylus that I damaged on a ski trip and although that camera was a great point and shoot and took nice pictures, this Panasonic is far better. Combine that with compact size, sturdy build and good looks and you have a great camera. I bought the leather Lumex case that Amazon sold with it as a bundle and it is very good quality leather and snug fitting so as not to add bulk to the compact size. Nice item.
I'm late in writing this... I've had it for a year now and it's wonderful! I took it on my Alaska honeymoon cruise... I carried my cameral body w/lens, my telephoto lens, my video camera with 2 batteries (not so smalll), and a lens hood and I still had room to spare... not to mention I carries my glasses, tissues, snacks, cell phone & still had more room in the outer pockets! It fits a lot of stuff... It's worth at least twice this price! Regular camera bags are useless compared to this gem!
it works as it should. Need I say more. Went with the 15ft because I'd rather have more cord than need because coming up short is not an option.
The keyboard is a dream to use. Love how easy the keys are to use and type with. It's like typing on your favorite laptop keyboard. The mouse doesn't have a back and forward toggle, but I like the feel of it. It's true the mouse goes to sleep and you have to wake it up by either scrolling or clicking, but I don't find it that annoying. I can live with it.
I should have listened to the inner voice saying that when you skimp on electronics, you get what you pay for. This cable simply does not work. I am returning it and upgrading to a Belkin. Don't waste your time ordering this cable.
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?
We call her EMily (the British female voice option) and she was worth every penny on our recent 2 weeks in England. When missing a turn in a roundabout, she calmly redirects you to your final destination. We used her to find some geocaches as well. The pedestrian mode is weird, as it doens't update your location on the map but continues to demonstrate your starting point. Battery life is somewhat limited, but I didn't find it dying while on any 2-3 hour hikes when I put the screen timeout on 15 seconds. The traffic info hasn't been useful. When driving on I-95 in Florida, I got info on roads far away and not on my route. THough it comes with a free UK subscription, it didn't seem to work there (needs to be activated?) Love the portability, MP3 player, but the photo display isn't used much. Don't have cell phone so bluetooth useless.
This monitor fits our needs perfectly. Two receivers are great--the nursery is on the second floor, so we have one monitor for the main level and one for the basement, and we don't have to carry it around all the time! The night light bit is a nice bonus. The sound is crystal clear; we've never had a static problem or interference, and we live in a close townhome community. The AC adapters are critical--the one star is deducted for that... just one night-long stretch drained the battery. But I highly reccommend this monitor!
I ordered this TV a year or two ago, mostly for power-outages. I used it a bit back in my study; performance was mediocre, which isn't unexpected in this price range. The thing broke after a couple of months and I'm buying a different brand now. The controls on this one were very difficult to use--hard to switch bands, etc. Not the worst little TV out there, probably, but you see that I'm trying a different brand when I need another one.
iTunes (PC version) - Wow, I haven't seen corporate software this crappy in years! Even without its critical bugs like locking up, taking WAY too long to start or do anything, constantly forgetting all your settings (like don't try to update my firmware with the new WORSE version every time I connect, or leave my music alone and just let me sync video, ...) this program has very little power to manage you music (tags, compilations, etc.); and what power it has it decides for itself how to use; i.e., forget about any flexibility in presenting your music collection in a way you like.The only thing it seems good at is resetting my iPod after it screws it up, so I can start fresh with Media Monkey. I could go on but it would just be more ranting.Fortunately, you can get the beta release of Media Monkey 3 for free, and it feels like much less of a beta than iTunes. There is just no comparison as far as power AND usability goes. BUT as far as I know, you can't sync video. I have tried to copy video only with iTunes, but before it does anything iTunes likes to sit there endlessly telling me to wait as it is happily deleting the 80 Gigs of music it took all night to upload with Media Monkey; despite the fact that I have selected manual sync and un-checked the sync music box. I don't know how many times I have had to leave home without music because I was stupid enough to let iTunes touch my iPod.The iPod hardware seems pretty good, although the LCD died on my first one. It's sluggish to respond when you operate the wheel. My girlfriend is convinced it doesn't work it all. It does work, it is just amazingly slow at times.I almost gave it 3 stars because 160 Gig is SO COOL! I love having all my music, podcasts, a few ripped DVD's, and tons of room left for PC data to boot.But I really wish I didn't have to deal with iTunes for video - I'm about to give up on video for that reason, actually.IF SOMEONE KNOWS OF A NON-ITUNES WAY TO SYNC VIDEO PLEASE POST IT HERE!!!~thanks and Good luck12-7-07 I'll add that now the iPod won't play most of the podcasts I've downloaded. I used Miro and Media Monkey, both with Media Monkey's built in podcast functionality, and by moving the podcasts into my music. Neither way worked, either if the file was downloaded my Media Monkey or Miro. I tried subscribing to some podcasts with iTunes but it was a catastrophe so I gave up. It would be nice if even that worked in iTunes so I could watch video podcasts...Also sometimes iTunes thinks it needs to re-format my iPod, then it forgets about it if I cancel out and re-connect.I may "upgrade" to 1.03 firmware I hear is out, 1.02 locked some hard drives on.And get ready for Quicktime to take over your PC. I found a Firefox guide where I finally got it to quit playing mp3's instead of letting me download them. You have to manually delete .dll files it puts in your Firefox folder. Just like iTunes, when you tell it not to do something using program "options" it just thinks your kidding and ignores you. Nice. So far I hate Apple even more than Microsoft.
IPOD lovers beware. There's a new player in town. The Sandisk Sansa E200 series. Now for the review:The iPod nano. You can listen to music and look at photos. 4gb. $250. I don't get it. The Sansa Sandisk. You can look at photos, watch movies, listen to music, listen to FM, record FM, record VOICE, expand the memory via microSD cards, etc. for less than $250 for a 6gb player.I have had my 4gb Sansa Sandisk, and directly compared it to an iPod nano 4gb. Here's my thoughts.1. Screen is better on the Sansa E200 series, brightness is unmatched2. Back of Sansa is extremely difficult to scratch, Nano is very easy to scratch.3. Sounds quality: Equal footing, i couldn't tell the difference between the two.4.Navigation: I almost prefer the iPod nano on this one. The Jog dial on the Sansa is a bit too tactile for my taste. However, I am now use to it and doesn't harm my enjoyment of the Sansa.5. Sansa e200 series you can import photos...such a small screen its not very worthwhile to put a high-detailed photo on there, but some photos look good. Ipod the same.6. Sansa you can watch movies. I imported a Family Guy episode, and imported Lawrence of Arabia onto the Sansa. Family guy episode went great, and fast. It was only around 15-20 minutes long, and the sansa had to break up the file. However, the only pause I saw once it transitioned from the first file to the second was a slight "jump" in the film and a small distortion in the sound. Not bad at all! Lawrence was the same, but the 4th file didn't copy over at all. Not sure where it went. I tried again, and it copied just fine. The movie plays great. Software is okay, but fine overall.7. Accessories. This is where any MP3 player looses out. Apple is everywhere with iPod. Car stereos, speaker docks, etc. Time will tell how well Sansa competes in this area.8. Battery life. My sansa played music for a total of 18:42. The Nano (with the same playlist) played only for 14:55. Thats almost 4 hours extra. Nice job Sansa! And the battery is user-replaceable!9. Software. I used Rhapsody, Media Monkey, and iTunes to sort and transfer music to the MP3 players. Itunes only worked with the IPOD, and Rhapsody and Media Monkey were fine with the Sansa. I much prefer Rhapsody than Itunes. The feel of it, the ease of transfering, the playlist/last listened to features are superb, though itunes is good as well (it just won't work with the Sansa)10. Stability: Nano wins here. The Sansa is on its 2nd firmware release, and a 3rd one promising a LOT of improvements is just around the corner (as of 7/14/06). The Sansa has locked up once while transfering music, and locked up for 10 seconds while I was trying to back out of a movie. The Nano never once locked up. Good job Apple, but Sandisk is giving their Sansa a lot of support.Overall I love my Sansa. For the price i paid for the 4gb ($150 on deal, coupon) at almost $100 LESS than the Nano, the Sansa wins by a good margin of features for the price. I just hope Sansa keeps up with developing new firmware to help out the stability of the player as well as add new features. This and more accesories. I talked to Sandisk and they said a compatible speaker dock as well as a car charger/FM broadcaster were going to be released this fall for the e200 series.Sandisk, i give your Sansa a 5-star rating. Ipod Nano, compared to the Sansa I knock you down to a 4-star rating.
I thought your product was very bad. The proconnect was terrible.I was completly unsatisfied. It did nothing of what you said it would do and it was nothing like I excpected. ...-Emily Livingstone
I'm a big runner and have serious trouble with keeping these in my ears. Also, somehow, the earbuds don't work so well when my sweat gets into the very pliable rubber buds. It tends to suffocate the sound and cause a weird suction sound on top of the music. It's frustrating, to say the least. I gave them 4 stars because of the fair price.
Two weeks after getting my Sony vault, I accidently put the thing through an entire clothes wash cycle (no bleach). Finding it soggy at the bottom of the drum, I figured it was totally trashed. I stuck it into my laptop's usb and WOW it still worked. A few days later the glue gave out, but I put a little epoxy on it and it is fine. I hot swap it between Windows XP, 98Se and W2K without any problems. No complaints, I would buy another.
70-300 is one of those 'walk around' long lenses for me. I tend to carry two, this one and something in the 28-105 or 28-135 range. It's not the brightest at F4 but acceptable for what I paid. This is a 'heavy' lens as a super-telephoto but not as heavy as the L version.One complaint I have is that the lens hood (not included :-( ) is a HUGE piece of plastic to put on the front of this lens. Anyone who uses to 'protect' their lens is just a klutz and should not be trusted to use one. That said I promptly dropped mine last week. Lens hood worked. Also the other nit is the front element rotates increasing the length but more importantly messing with a polarizer. You should switch to manual as trying to adjust when in AF will damage the lens.
I am on my third set - first one broke though was still usable as it did not affect sound (new designs have addressed the issue where this broke). Second set was a new design - more sturdy but I lost these. Well by this point I just had to get another pair as any cheaper version I tried was inadequate in comparison. What I love about them is they go right into your ear accomplishing two things with this - they block out external sound (to an extent) and they give deep base - you get a hint at the type of base I'm talking of when you push your cheaper headphones right into the ear - of course when you let go of the pushing you lose that base, well not with these; that is what you get the whole time and NO distortion. The sound is superb - now I am no audiophile but I do know I have not found or heard better. 5 Stars - indeed.
It blows air, and quite a bit of it... but the plastic housing that holds the fan disconnects from the PCI slot cover very easily, and actually starts to vibrate and make a lot of noise within a couple of weeks. Wouldn't buy again honestly.
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical for a while about wireless headphones. I took the plunge and havent gone back. They have incredible range and sound quality. I rarely charge the batteries and the will last for about 2 weeks, depending on your use. They have an excellent fit and they aren't heavy one bit.Definately a goood buy. 10/10
Bought two of these for spares, just in time, it turned out. The old printer cartridge went empty the week after they arrived. It was great to just swap it with a fresh one and still have a spare.
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.
Camera fits nicely in the case. Small compartments to hold extra battery. Also has loop to attach to your belt to avoid loosing it.
I have to admit that I am so electronically challenged that I can't figure out the remote to my TV. But I needed something better for my gym workouts than my CD player...so I took the plunge and bought this mp3 player.I am very pleasantly surprised! It's tiny -- about the size of a cigarette lighter -- and weighs almot nothing. After growing up in the era when it took roomfuls of machinery to do what a PC does now, it still amazes me that you can pack so much into so little.After a couple of hours dickering around with it and only a tiny amount of frustration, I was able to load my music in, listen to it and work the controls. The drag and drop function is easy to use once you figure out WHERE you're supposed to drop what you're dragging. And even after loading 48 songs, there was still plenty of space left, so next time I'll put in a lot more.The controls are so simple, I don't even need to look at them to turn it on or scroll to the next song; I can do it by feel. This is a GOOD thing because the screen is so small that I can barely see what is going on (OK, I'm old and my eyes are going, you young whippersnappers won't have any problems with it).I don't like the earphones that came with it, but then again, I don't like most earphones...and the kind I prefer work well with it.The only thing I wish it did is play in the order I put the songs in...but that's OK; it's easy to move to the next song.The color (I got blue) is nice too. :)
Purchase of the Micro Fly Micro ATX Case through Amazon proved to be an excellent transaction. Price was comparatively very good; product arrived from J&R Computer World in perfect condition and in good time. Product proved to be all it was advertised to be - an innovative and useful change in design. As other reviewers noted, assembling the computer within the case requires some patience and experience, especially with regard to the order of assembly because of the limited space and how things fit within the case, but it all worked fine. The slide-out tray for the MB neatly facilitates the work. Standard size PSU is a asset for possible problems in the future, but the 400 is sufficient for most users. Final result was excellent.
I like this digital camera so much that I also bought one for my daughter, this way I get lots of pictures of my grandson, it's unbelievable easy to use, the software that comes with it is great, I highly recommend it!
Haven't figured out the quirks of this player yet. Really deserves 4.5 stars. Sound quality at least out of the box is excellent. I'm hearing some things that I haven't heard before with my other player, an old Sony. Bass boost is two level, plenty enough with the second boost. The headphones that it comes with are actually pretty decent. Nice, cushy, and so far haven't fallen off my head, but still could be better. Battery casing is kinda weird....it can run on AAA, AA, R03, UM4 type batteries, so there are two lids for it. But this shouldn't really matter since you'll be only using one type of battery anyway.I didn't give 5 stars for the current reasons. It does make a bit of noise when you skip or go back tracks, and sometimes you have to push the buttons down with a bit of force. Not a lot of force mind you. I think it just a matter of finding the right place."Jog-proofness" seem pretty good so far. Rapid shaking showed no skipping. The player is lightweight too, making it easy to carry or for the real test, to skate with. It will be interesting to see if it handle the shock of some jumps during skating. I am thus far very pleased with my purchase.Things that it could use are a remote, clip, or strap. But those can be purchased as accessories.
The remote is wonderful. I have put away all the remotes for the TV, DVD, stereo system, TIVO, etc. I should point out that the remote I received from Amazon had a problem with the screen within 2 weeks. Logitech/Harmony was extremely efficient at mailing me a replacement even before I had to mail back the damaged product to them. Other than being pricey, this product and its customer support is excellent.
I bought a few of these for my Cisco lab to replace defective cards. They're working perfectly without the Cisco markup.
This product is the best of it's kind and Garmin's support is even better. I've lived with this unit for a few weeks now, and I can say that it is everything they claim. Great GPS for both car and MC. Thanks Amazon for a good price too.
this is a rip off installernet takes %40 of the money and the good installers will charge you extra because installernet wont pay them! save your money and find a local installer they will no it for the same amount you pay installernet most of the time
I was ready to buy new after I opened new packages of both a color (15M0120) and a black cartridge and the color barely printed and the black not at all. I thought I'd read the reviews before buying and was heartened to see so many others with the same problem. These things dry in the package!! I soaked both cartriges in about 1/4-1/2 inch cold water for 5 minutes, and dried them well. Popped them in and WOW--they work perfectly! Thanks so much to the reviewer below who suggested this method.
Once you download the zune software its easy to use.Sounds great and love the bigger screen for movies i downloaded using cucusofts dvd to zune.Friends love the white zune because you dont see many in stores.My only issue is there were no instructions in the box.Dont need the radio but worked really good.
My criteria for purchase was this: I wanted a small radio with a small footprint which carried the best sound possible. Large box stores and other electronic stores carried nothing. I found the Tivoli on Amazon and purchased it due to reviews only. I was not disappointed in the slightest. I appreciate simplicity and the Tivoli is incredibly simple. Three dials: 1. on/off/band, 2. volume and 3. frequency dial. Radio produces rich, deep sound for music and voice. Has FM antenna, internal rechargeable batteries, recharging cord (radio can run off standard plug also). EXCELLENT sound. I may, in fact, end up purchasing another for a different room. For the price, for the size, for the simplicity, this radio yields astounding sound!
i got this machine for about a week now. is it just me or does this machine make a loud clicking noise when opening and closing of the machine or after printing? i called canon and they were unhelpful.and does anybody know the difference btw the two black toners? what does the pigment black do vs. the smaller black toner?
Note that this product includes only the AC adapter but no additonal cabling to attach to the Zune. So if you were thinking about having one cable to hook to your PC and another to charge if you are away from you PC, remember to take the Zune cable with you. For $29.95 I expected them to include the 25 cent cable.
The users that have reviewed these headphones before myself are not lying - these headphones really are great. I'm able to hear certain instruments and parts of songs that were never audible with regular speakers or headphones. Whenever I'm traveling, I always have my friends have a listen to let them see how great they sound. Especially the bass! I can turn it up to around 75% on my iPod (which is plenty loud with these headphones) and the bass is not fuzzy in the least. I have had these headphones since June 2008 and have been incredibly satisfied.
It seems that my laptop uses an Express card slot. I was not paying close attention to the form factor on this unit or else I saw the excellent deal and blew past it.The Netgear adapter arrived promptly, packaged in original packaging with the set up cd. Kudos to the seller for item delivery and condition. I'd use them again. All went well until I tried to put the card into the slot. It fit- sort of. Then, I did some further investigating and discovered my error. Completely my own fault. Turns out the adapters that would allow the card to work are bulky and cost more than the card. Perhaps I'll acquire a used laptop sometime in the future that can use this card.
Got this cable to connect my PS3 to my LCD. It was considerably cheaper than those you find in places like Bestbuy or even Walmart. As far as I can tell it has fulfilled it's purpose, without fail, since day one. I recommend this product and this vendor. Have purchased from Cables to Go before and have nothing negative to say.
This item does exactly what it is supposed to: provides more USB and Firewire ports, both on the rear and front of the device. It just works. I have not attempted to test speeds, but all port seem to operate as well as the built-in ones.
Very happy with purchase, fast shipping and good product quality, excellent communication with the store, Preben it with a blue ray dvd and everything great
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 bought this to split my cable signal comming into my computer. I currently use 4 of the 8 connections. One each to my cable modem, two analog PVR-150 analog tuner cards and a Slingbox Tuner. I have not noticed any signal loss and the cable modem works as fast as before I split the signal.
I wanted a simple, well constructed keyboard to use with my new laptop with windows 7. I needed only the standard keys and it had to be small to fit in a pullout that I installed. It totally met my needs.
Just purchased the iHP-140 from Amazon.com recently, after 2+ months of researching for the BEST mp3 player out there for the money.I won't go into very technical details with this review.POSITIVE ASPECTS..FIRST..It has the LONGEST BATTERY LIFE out there. 16 hours based on &quot;normal&quot; playback. Takes 3 hours to charge from a COMPLETELY discharged state. (Much less time if battery still partially charged.) After I researched iPod and ALL others, this was the longest battery life you could get. Has an internal rechargable battery with no memory effect.SECOND...Some people say that there is a long &quot;learning curve&quot; to this player. Actually, if you can move files in Windows Explorer, you can drag and drop files directly. AND with the USB 2.0, its a flash to drop files... virtually NO waiting. I've become the queen of copy and paste my files to this player.THIRD...You can use it as an extra, external Hard Drive for storing or exchanging files. (a big plus if you need extra HD space)FOURTH...Has a GREAT FM Radio! No, you can't record directly from the FM Radio to the player, but...I haven't done that in years, so this is an UNimportant aspect.FIFTH....Recording operations are numerous..YOU CAN RECORD FROM OTHER EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES. Just plug in something (like someone's CD player) into the optical jack. OR.. I can use the EXTERNAL MICROPHONE to the LINE IN jack. It can be a DIGITAL VOICE recorder (just talk into the thing while recording voice, just like a separate DVR unit).OH... it comes with all the stuff to record from these devices.SIXTH...Compare the price to the 40GB iPOD???? OUCH!! iHP-140 sure does win over that one!SEVENTH...Media player compatability is the BEST. It is not just pigeon-held to only MP3 types of media. It is compatable with SEVERAL file types (see product specs). AND the firmware is upgradeable! So future upgrades are a big plus. This unit will still be great in the future too.EIGHTH...you can plug this puppy into a car radio, via a &quot;purchased separately&quot; cassette thing.AND there are many more positive aspects to this unit if you like to customize your music, playback options, equalizer, sound, etc.NEGATIVES........*Cost can be an issue for some people. I paid a grand total of $400.00 even. CHEAPEST anywhere! All on Amazon.com!!! Trust me, I've looked EVERYWHERE, (ebay, used, new, retail, wholesale etc.) Amazon had it on sale, with FREE shipping, and $30.00 off for opening up a credit line with them. So, got a great deal.*The earbud earphones are uncomfortable for me. So they supply a special adapter jack for other types of earphones if the ones you like don't fit the units earphone jack.*The unit is slightly heavy, I just weighed it on a postage scale, with the case its about 8 - 10 ounces. Not for joggers, but bikers and for regular people, its great.FINALLY..I just wanted a digital player because my cd's were constantly getting lost, scratched or &quot;borrowed&quot; from my teenager. I just wanted to listen to music without the hassels of changing a cd, or carrying around a cd player. With the 1200 hours of music I can store on this, I'll never have to search for a cd again! AND ... it won't be outdated in 6 months! I wanted to have this be the first, and possibly last digital music player I would ever need.WELL WORTH THE INVESTMENT. :-)
These headphones are amazing for what they are going for (as long as you don't get the Snoop edition hahaha) and are great quality. Once you listen to the subwoofer for about 2-3 songs then turn it off, you realize what you've been missing! I make dubstep and these helped me listen to the minor and major details of the bass, and everything else. Definitely an amazing pair of headphones and a great buy. :D
I work in construction and it is always LOUD, but even with ear protection on, power tools blazing, air compressors running at over 60 dB non-stop I can still hear this baby CRYSTAL CLEAR! And that's only at 3/4 volume!
Buyer beware....This is a terrific design and is simple to use. However, it states that it fits the eTrex C, but it does not work on the eTrex Cx because the Cx Garmin unit has the extended memory slot in the back and the new cover does not have the cut out needed for the memory card. It only took me minutes to mill out the area to make it work but that resulted in destroying the o ring seal. I made a new seal for the modified unit with silicon and it works just fine. I am pleased with the final results, but if you order this cover/mount be aware you may have to modify it to work if you have a unit with extended memory.
just like all the other reviews..... connects for 5-10 minutes then kicks off. when it is connected it is SUPER SLOW.dont buy this imo
this lens is too heavy for its size, but with aperture of 2.8 it becomes very light, especially for shooting in low light
This was so easy to setup: Connect the drive and run the disc.A very good price for a 500GB NAs drive with a built in Print server. Awesome deal with the 3 year warranty.I have had for about 2 weeks and i have no complaints. The drive is fast, and does not make a noise.
I came close to buying the 360 model but I found out a few things. You might notice that the Xbox 360 harmony control looks a lot like the Harmony 550. Well it's because it's almost exactly the same thing. Here's the difference. The 550 has more buttons. The AXBY buttons on the Xbox model are dedicated to Xbox 360. 550 model has extra programmable buttons. The 550 is also in a different color. Also the 550 can control your 360 but allows you to control more devices. I seriously recommend this remote for replacing all your other remotes and you can read my full review of the harmony brand controllers under the 550.
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.
I have a lot of problems with power adapters working in my Honda Civic. The original Garmin one didn't work most of the time. This one works fine and was a decent price. So far, I am happy with it!
My original Classic was stolen and this new one is my replacement. Love it! It is easy to operate, program, and maneuver through the sites. I am really glad I made this purchase.
I like the sony 5-cd changer because of it's easy to use remote control, and the multi disc feature,and you can scan for different tracks, repeat, continue, or stop at the end of the last, play.the sound quality for the price is very good.I would reccomend this to anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money, and have the features you are looking for.
I have this card installed on a Windows Vista Ultimate system for over a week now and it has worked very well. For the installation, the latest driver(s) were automatically downloaded via Windows Update and installed. I checked and they matched the latest drivers from the Hauppauge web site.Windows Media Center automatically recognized the card (including the FM radio) and everything worked from there. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was due to a very slight hum that I am hear - but it really is minimal. I am working with Hauppauge support to see if we can resolve or even if it is an issue w/ my PC. I have had good support from Hauppauge!
I am given the opportunity to rate these headphones again because I just ordered 3 more.Ultrasone is a fairly recent company. They opened around 1991 but the quality of these headphones is impressive.I already own 2 other pairs of Ultrasone: the HFI-700 DVD (not sold anymore) and the Ultrasone HFI-780.Ultrasone utilizes the technology S-Logic which is designed to remove the impression of listening the music "in your head" and give you a 360degres effect. It works amazingly well with their demo CD (which is not provided for the HFI-15G) and a little bit less with the normal recordings.As I wrote earlier, I am such a fan that I bought 3 more pairs to offer them in my family. The pros and cons are as follow:Pros:Very comfortable. You can wear them hours at a time and not feel it at all.Excellent sound for all ranges (20Hz-20Khz). The bass are there, the mids and highs too.Fairly affordable.Cons:Not the best looking headphones.Not very well isolated. You will hear people talking around you and they also can hear your music playing.Conclusion:At this price range, I have yet to find headphones beating the HFI-15G in quality and enjoyment.
Ordered this Canon brand name (OEM) battery. The order was filled by Eforcity. The item I received was a knock-off brand with no manufacturer name on it. I contacted them asking for the item I ordered. Instead they just apologized for the "inconvenience" and processed a refund. If I use this battery then I void the manufacturer warranty. There's no way I'll take a risk like that. This is false advertising aimed at fooling those that don't know better. I already left seller feedback but since this item is still advertised I decided to include my feedback here. Buyer beware.
Once upon a time (last week) in a very strange land (Los Angeles - strange indeed) there lived a Mommy named Jessica. This Mommy was really really tired and whipped out of her driveway with two kids in the back seat, a dog on her lap and a latte in the cup holder.(Obviously this isn't me because the heroine of our story is a horrible and irresponsible driver)So, the Mommy with the kids and the dog and the latte reached for her cell phone (because there wasn't enough going on and she needed to call for something) and she found that her iPhone was not in the center console where it is supposed to be.The Mommy looked forward to check for traffic (heck why not?) and she noticed something black on the hood of her white car.Holy Crap kids! Mommy left her phone on the car.She was able to slowly bring her car to a stop and realized that the grippiness of her Jam Jacket had saved her beloved iPhone, keeping it stuck to the hood of the car.And the moral of the story kids?1. Find out where I'm going and drive the other direction.2. The Jam Jacket will protect your investment
I ordered this mp3 player for my 12 yr old daughter. She loves it!!! It was so easy to get everything set up. She had all her favorite music on it in just a few minutes. It is also very easy to use.
I've been using this hub for a couple years 24/7 without a single problem. The 2 vertical ports have been so much more useful and handy than I could have ever imagined. Best for frequently removed items like a flash drive (like the photo shows)
1. Paper Jams all the time2. Takes forever to print 1 document3. Is big, clunky and noisy.I am turned off HP printers forever
I am very disappointment with this product. I owned an old model of garmin (2720). That one worked well but just not looked too bulky for my new car. So I bought the garmin nuvi 370 for its sleek look and the potential to work in Europe. However, the basics are not good. The suction cup lost it suction capacity after only a few times of usage.
Broke the lense of my work camera, so rather than looking like a fool I decided to just replace it...it needed to be the same thing, needed to be inexpensive and get here quick.Results; no one but me (and now you) will ever know I broke the original.
This amp kit doesn't come with speaker wire to run from the amp to the sub box. Also, the remote wire was discontinuous in my package (i.e. the resistance was infinite between one end and another).
This remote works great! I really impress people with the ability to take a picture remotely. Perfect for those family shots where you are trying to get everyone to smile and you have to get in the picture as well. I believe Nikon could sell their SLR's better if they marketed this nice feature.
Got one in Jan. 2007. Overclock it to 3.4G with default voltage for daily use. It's screaming fast and rock stable. Compared with E6300, the multiplier of E6400 is 8, so E6400 is much easier to overclock. 400MHz X 8 = 3.2G. This means a pair of normal DDR2 800MHz memory can overclock this baby to 3.2G. In my experience, e6400 can also overclock better than e6600, although it's $100 cheaper.
I bought a 80gb Ipod classic and i am very happy with it! I use it while i riding my motorcycle or plug it in my car while Im driving and Im very happy with that massive GB storage it has!
I had been using other tapes with my HDV camera with several drop outs. I have used 3 of these tapes several times and never experienced a drop out. They are a little more expensive that the other tapes that I've used but since they WORK, I guess they're worth the money.
I found this range finder extremely difficult to hold steady and thus was unable to sight in on the target effectively. In addition, there are trees and bushes behind almost all of the greens on the courses that I play on, and as a result I rarely got an accurate distance.
I purchased this on 10/22/12 so I could plug in my headphones into my computer at work. The CPU is located just a bit too far for the cord on my headphones, so this allows me to use my headphones at work instead of purchasing ANOTHER pair. The sound quality is just as good as without. The only thing I wish is that the package said that you had to push to snap your headphones into the connector. At first, I thought my headphones wouldn't work. Then I tried to push the headphones gently into the connector.
This memory stick allows me to take and store a lot of pictures and movies. OR I can take one really long movie. I also have the 256MB memory stick. I will have to get the 1GB memory stick also.
The real test of this product is how well it will stand up over time with normal use. I've owned it for several weeks so it is too early to tell. Judging from the stitching, zippers and materials, it looks like it may stay together for a long time. It holds my Rebel SLR, Canon 70-200 telephoto, 55-250, 18-55, 50 prime, flash unit, charger, batteries, cables, cleaning kit and many other small items and still there is room for another SLR body or additional lens. Lots of zippered pockets. I am pleased with this purchase.
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.
My item reached me in a timely manner the cartridges had a distant expiration date.
We purchased this unit January of 2005. We experienced no problems for about 9 months after which the CD player started being very picky about how the cd was loaded and we often had to try loading or ejecting multiple times. Finally in August 2006 the cd player just stopped working. It took the cd, refused to play it and now will not eject it.The reception has always been poor, but since that was not my primary usage I was able to live with it, but this last event was the last straw.I have purchased Cambridge SoundWorks speakers in the past and I have been very happy with them. I thought this unit would be made with similar quality but it is not. I cannot recommend this unit any longer. It is unreliable and poorly made. I don't have an alternative recommendation but I will be looking for a replacement.
Have had my printer only a couple of days but love it already. With the built-in scanning features I am able to get rid of my old UMAX document scanner and my HP Photo scanner.Other reviews complain of the noise - maybe my ears are older, but this the noise level of this printer is less than any printer I have own, other than a laserjet.My only complaint is that it does not come with OCR software.
Not the best of all headsets, but they are good for an inexpensive headset. I can hear and be heard (the critical point) and they work with both my regular phone and cell.
Fantastic buy even when compared to the IPod at the time I bought it. Bang for the buck. The music sounds good and the features like playlist, etc are good values. After years, it still works well. Pretty durable.
I had wanted to do a review on this for some time. For my setup, I needed 2 powerline products. One to hook into the Linksys router downstairs and plug into the wall. The 2nd was plugged into an outlet upstairs to get Internet access to the upstairs computer without running ethernet cables all over.I only received 1 product at first, the 2nd was on back order and didn't show up for a month. When I finally received the second one, I could test them to see if they worked.Initially I could not get them to function at all. I read in the manual, and found out that the products have to be plugged directly into the wall socket, and not through a surge protector like I had them. (It says in the manual plugging it into a surge protector, or power strip greatly diminishes performance).So I plugged it directly into the wall outlet just to test it. This is very inconvenient for users who are low on outlets and need a surge protector or power strip for their computer peripherals. Also there is the issue of lightning with having it plugged directly into the wall. I don't know about you, but here in Florida lightning is rampant in the summer, and I have personally had a cable modem directly hit by lightning with blue-sparks shooting around the room. Put me out of Broadband access for two weeks while I got a replacement. I even had the modem surge protected. However the lightning comes over the cable line itself. Since then I had to get a special surge protector that protects the power aspect, as well as surge protection for the cable line.I don't like the idea of having my powerline bridge plugged directly into the wall because of this. However, the manual claims that the product has it's own surge protection built in, and that it is safe to plug it directly into the wall. How good the built in surge protection is, I yet know not.Once I had it plugged directly into the wall I was able to get the units to function intermittently. I tried using it with my laptop through various outlets throughout the house. I found that it worked with some outlets, and did not work with others. Upstairs where I wanted to use it, the performance was not good.After furthur investigations I unplugged the Linksys Print Server that I also have on the network to share the printer with all the computers. This corrected the problem, and I now had sucessful, high-speed powerline networking throughtout every outlet. Even upstairs where I wanted it to be! This product works just as good as using an Ethernet cable direct. It's perfect for broadband Internet surfing.There are 4 lights on the product (Two for powerline, two for ethernet). One indicates you are connected to the power outlet, the other indicates that data is being transmitted over your powerlines. The 3rd light indicates an ethernet connection to your computer. The 4th light indicates data is being transmitted, over the ethernet end of the device, to the computer. There is also a 5th orange light for collisions.The product is very easy to setup, and very easy to use. Seemless integration, plus it also has password encryption for when the data goes over your powerlines. This is very easy to set up too.I would have given this 5 stars, however the inability for it to co-exist with my Linksys Print Server is the reason for the four star rating.If you are thinking about trying this product but are a little hesitant, I say go for it. It's a very unique product, and a new medium in the field of home networking. I'm satisfied with it so far. (..just have to find a different way now to share my printer with the networked computers)
I just got this for X-mass. Apprently they didn't have the one I want so my mom bought this one for me instead. As soon as I get the recite back its going back to Best Buy. I tried it out and it was hard enough to find a decent FM station and when I found one the sound quality was horrendous. The sound was too faded and I was hearing more static then the actually music. My patience with this transmitter was very thin because listening to static isn't the most appealing thing trying to get the thing to work.The one I would recommend is the Griffin Technology 9631-NANOTRIP iTrip Nano LCD/FM Transmitter for iPod Nano. Even though it doesn't come with the car adaptor the sounding of this thing is awesome. My mom has one and its my next purchase for an fm transmitter.
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.
This bag is the perfect blend of style and function. It offers enough space for my laptop, files and gear. It has great build quality and the orange interior and accents make for a great looking bag. The outer texture of the bag is great and it offers plenty of storage including exterior pockets for my smart phone and I-pod (also has a hole for headphones). Overall this is an excellent bag and could easily go for $100 or more.
This is an excellent product for the price. I am very please with my purchase.
I bought this to protect my MZ-N505 and give me a convenient way to tote it around while working out at the gym. It accomplishes both of those tasks quite nicely. My only recommendations would be (1) a belt clip and (2) reverse the zipper direction. My earphone cord is short, so I have to do the same 180 degree mounting as described by cwt18. Hard to complain for ten bucks.
fast shipment, high quality product, very fast respond to email, excellent customer service, I will recommend them to every one
This BA II Plus is my third BA calculator in 14 years and my second BA II Plus. They are an awsome value for the money, costing only a third of the HP 12C and can be used with little training right away by anyone, which is absolutely NOT the case for the HP financial calcualtors using reverse polish input (it has that name for a reason and certainly feels "reverse" to me too). The BA II Plus is definitly more intuitive and easier to learn for the general layman user than the reverse polish input HP calculators. The BA II is loaded with functions to calculate anything a personal household or some small business analyst will want to do.The reason I cannot give this calculator a "5" is the fact that TI has cheapened it up quite a bit over time. My first BA in 1990 was by far the best built and lasted the longest. I exchanged it for the BA II in 1997 only because the letters wore off the buttons. The calculator in all aspects has become more flimsy with each new revision. So with intensive daily use, figure it will last about two to four years. After that time the buttons start to malfunction and it is time for a new one. Even my previous BA II Plus from 1997 was better in quality than this one. It had a tilted display for better readability, rubber stoppers on the bottom for working one-handed on slick surfaces and a small battery door. All of these features of the older model are not installed in this newest model. This newest version is also again lighter than the old one. I would pay subsantially more if TI would make this calculator in a better (metal!) housing with better buttons and more longevity, but price on these items obviously sells first and foremost in our society. Another issue I have with all BA II Plus calculators (the older one too) is the fact that the display is apparently supposed to be read from a 45 degree angle lookin from the bottom of the calculator. If you look straight down on the display, the numbers almost vanish. The contrast of the LCD display is in general not the best. It's annoying and I have never figured out why TI designed it that way.Don't be worried about this "quality issue" too much since with occasional use this calculator will last forever. Don't be distracted by some of the reveiwers here giving the BA II Plus a bad review. It looks to me they have been individuals using the HP 12C or similar reverse polish input HP calculators for a long time and can't hack the TI BA II Plus. The HP financial series and the TI BA II are very different beasts from a user interface and people used to the HP will not (or never) warm up to the BA II Plus easily. Besides, I learned for our company's finance dept. (all HP users) that HP 12C users are quite the snobs about their "classic" financial calculators.The BA II Plus calculator is definitly worth every penny it costs and will do more than the average consumer will need to do with it.It is especially recommended for personal households or individuals who want to calculate loans, mortgages, interst spendings and savings annuities for personal financial planning. Even if you have never held a financial calculator in your hands before, you will calculate amortizations, loans, savings annuities, interest cost and any other so called "Time-Value" calculation easily and within minutes. The manual is easy to read and well organized for the layman to get going right away.Bottom line: this calculator is geared towards the student and personal household user. There is no other financial calculator anywhere on the market today that will provide you with this amount of functionality and utility for this low price. PERIOD.
I can recommend this product.I had some problems initially getting this work correctly on the default settings - some slave devices (Xbox360, Wii) would not start properly - they started, switched themselves off, started again, switched themselves off again etc. 4 - 5 times - but after adjusting the "sensitivity" to the maximum (could probably be lower) those problems have disappeared and I am very happy with the product.Even if I am not certain as to how much power I am actually saving with this surge protector, I like the idea of not wasting any electricity. And for me, the price was also low enough that I don't feel like I have to crunch numbers to see if the purchase was worth it.
Used in my Canon EOS Rebel with 4 GB card. Over 300 photos taken before it registered any battery level change. Well worth the price.
The wire sheild in is like 7-8 Gauge but the wire is like 10 Gauge the kind of skimp on the wire but I is low resistance wire so I guess that they kind of compensate, the blue wire is just shoddy I used a bit hevier wire that I had in my shop other than that this is a good buy.
I am a bit baffles by some of the negative reviews (Especially the one that said the digital camera in the device sucked. It doesn't have one!). The only negative that I can say about this device is that it is slow to boot up when you turn it on, and slow to shut down. The display is vibrant, intensely colorful, and clear. Volume is easy to adjust and the menu system couldn't be much simpler. I had figured out all the operations and menu system 5 minutes after it came out of the box (without using the manual). Sound quality is sharp and clear, and volume leels are excellent. Transferring songs and photos is a breeze. The unit is sleek and feels good in the hand. The satin aluminum case surrounds a solidly-built device. Overall, I am very pleased with the player.
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.
I just implemented this router in my home wireless network after my old Buffalo Tech router died last night.I am an IT type and Linksys products are the default products for small networks for our remote offices.I found the initial set up to be very easy even if you are not an IT Pro, this product has very good security features, that everyone should use....YES, please don't set up a wireless network at home or work and leave it open.The signal strength is excellent, now I have a good signal in some corners of my house where before it was marginal at best.And for the adventurous types this router also supports third party software like Sveasoft, that might be my next week end project.In a nutshell, if you are looking for a good solid wireless router buy the WRT54GL.
The cabinet looked great in pictures but a very different story once put together. First, the construction is low quality which leaves a very shaky and unstable piece of furniture. I even used wood glue (not included in packaging) and extra screws to help stabilize it but its still somewhat unstable. Second, because of the "decorative" side panels, you can't even see anywhere from 5-20 cds per shelf because their hidden behind the decorative piece. I would not recommend this piece if you are looking to fill each shelf with cds. You can instead use it as decoration with a few cds per shelf.
The Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner produces good results, especially for signals that are close to the user. I have used it both in a marine and airport environment, and the scanner locks in quickly. The audio is not the best when using the built in speaker, but excellent when using bud earphones, and they are highly recommended.Programming the scanner has a learning curve, but once repeated a few times, it becomes straight forward. The manual helps, but it is written in a vague manner.Learning the scanning buttons is also an up-hill climb. It reminds me of a former digital alarm clock that required the learning of several sequences of button presses to make it work. Again, once mastered, it is easy to use.The ability to place scanning frequencies into any of the 10 directories is very helpful. In my case, I have marine emergency frequencies in 1, harbor traffic in 2, company frequencies in 3. I have two airports nearby, and air traffic is placed in 7 and 8, and ground control in 9 & 10The proximity detector works well. I have picked up all sorts of traffic from construction sites to transit operations.Not having the 800+ bands is not an issue in my area, because our police traffic is encrypted! I can monitor the fire traffic, and I find they are first responders in numerous cases.The battery life is good. The ability to use and recharge rechargeables is great. I find it useful though to carry a couple of spares.I would rate the Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner very well on price/ quality.
This is the best MP3 CD player available in the market. I have had it for more than a couple of months and I have had absolutely no problem with it. No errors or bugs. It plays great both MP3 and WMA files. I am not too sure about the battery life time, but it is still very decent. Start up time is a little slow. Other than that, this player surpasses any other in size, style, upgradability. You may still wish to consider buying better headphones.
This is the first time I tried this type of card for myOlympus E- 510 Camera and it's Great !! faster and more pictures thenthe other type. I'm buying more.
Yes, the camera is pretty good. Pictures look good and I have enjoyed using it. However, it had a dead pixel from the moment I pulled it out of the box. I paid to ship it to Nikon, insured it too, and it came back three weeks later with the pixel still dead. I was furious. But, what can I say, the pixel isn't on my pictures so I guess it's not that big of a deal. Also, when you buy this camera, watch for a magenta dot that appears in the upper left-hand portion of the pictures. It has to do with the sensor's calibration. If you see the dot, get your camera in for repair before the warranty expires.
The others are right, LED display WILL NOT shut off, regardless of the claim of auto on/off. Let it stay on for 3 days, will not shut off (even though the cap was discharged). LED will drain batt. Called pyramid after returning first one and second did the same. Guy told me to adjust dial (had to drill a small hole in clear plastic portion, but still no solution. And it's a call center, not a direct pyramid tech. Don't buy, you'll just end up buying one that actually works.
I bought this DVD player after searching for what seemed like months for the best price-to-features deal. This player has everything I needed to augment my current system including on-board digital processing that my tuner doesn't. And although you can go straight to your TV via composite or S-Video just like a VCR, DVD really shines as a component in an A/V setup. This player supports running 6 audio channels out to an A/V tuner. In this configuration you really appreciate the benefit of DVD. You just have to see the clarity and crispness of the static free picture coupled with super sound quality to believe it. Another cool thing about this one, which is not something that I was shopping for, is the 2-disc loader. This feature doesn't come in handy that much actually but when you want to have a movie marathon it's there. And you can use it as a CD player as well. Best of all, you don't even need the guide to set it up. Just plug it in, connect the cables (all connectors are clearly labled) and away you go. I'm not an audiofile but I cannot think of a feature that I'm missing out on nor have I yet seen another player on the market that I would buy instead.
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 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.
My girlfriend and I went to Cozumel, MX. for the 1st time and wanted to take some nice pictures while snorkelling, we were not disappointed, they turned out GREAT. We even used the case at times out of the water and you couldn't even tell a difference.Follow the directions, use the anti fog juice if your going someplace humid, worth every penny...
My wife and I really love this GPS. We went to Texas and Georgia and we can travel to many places with this GPS. We don't know what happen if we don't have this GPS. It's so easy to find the places that we want to see.However, there is a feature that I think it would be helpful: speaking the street name. I think you can get the c550 with $100 more. I think after I bought the c530, it's worth the price.Overall, we both love it!!
Well, my case is certainly the proverbial ice-breaker.I actually use it for my cell phone and everyone asks 'what IS that'.I love it because I can find it even blind as the texture is so different and because it is hard to loose, visually.It took a while to get as Debbie makes them all by hand,one at a time.I do plan to buy another one for another phone.
Just like a computer is useless without the programing, the TIVo DVR is useless without the TIVo Service and your programing source. TIVo allows a person to save programs you might want to view and lets you view them when you want.Negatives:Used with Dish Network requires a signal from the Dishnet control after its daily update and TIVo doesn't give this signal.TIVo works with IR controlled Dish/cable boxes, and Dish Network has dual tuner box with one tuner IR and the other radio controlled, TIVo will only control the IR controlled tuner.
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!
Just found out later that it's not what I need :( Therefore I can't tell you how well it works.
join the leads on two of these and then insert the newly 'created' device in-line with your coax and that ground loop problem will disappear.
My hearing is less than average, and with the sound volume set at the maximum I have difficulty hearing some of the channels/programs that I watch. (I have no hearing difficulty with an older TV.) Other than the sound volume I have been pleased with this product.
I recently purchased this router to replace my old one of the same model which I had used for a few years. It is compatible with third party firmware which really opens up the router's capabilities. If you're looking to get one that just works for $50 or so, this one is a good choice.
its an excellent mp3 plater. it has a huge screen, its easy to use, and you can put your own custom background on it. the only problem i have with it is the play and back buttons are hard to feel when it is in your pocket. and the battery life is not as long as i would hope. it can maybe go for 8-10 hours with out charging. but it is still an excellent mp3 player and i recommend it over an ipod because it is so much cheaper.
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This unit looks and works great. Installation was easy and the performance has been great. Has all the adjustments that I was looking for plus the weather channels. I didn't really want the weather channels at the time of purchase, but I'm glad I have them now.The cosmetics are great -- chrome dials, silver face, green back-lighting, analog signal meter.The unit is not a compact unit, but I was able to fit it under the radio in my '96 Ford Ranger without too much trouble. The 9' microphone cord seemed really long to me when I saw that on the spec sheet, but it is actually about perfect.There are a couple of downsides: The Dynamic Squelch Control is completely useless. As far as I can tell, it just automatically sets the squelch to a higher-than-appropriate level. With DSC on, you miss all low-powered transmissions and some high-powered ones. DSC works great if you're only interested in a ~300' radius. I never turn mine on.The other downside is that it's nearly impossible to determine the knob positions by sight. That is, you can't easily look down and see that the volume is at 1/2 and squelch is at 1/8, e.g.Neither of these downsides are that big of a deal, though.BTW, I use the RF Gain control much more than squelch to fine tune my reception. Don't buy a CB radio without RF Gain.This thing has great clarity, both transmitting and receiving. However, make sure not to skimp on your antenna.
How it took so long for this little gadget to emerge is beyond me! Finally! not only it this taking up considerably less space on my desk, but it's also now a second power cord so I can plug in while I'm cooking if my laptop gets low on battery power. It has tons of different attachments so it will fit just about anything, probably even portable DVD players. It comes with a basic black carrying bag.All this being said, it has design flaws. Namely, the place that connects to the AC/DC adapter is incredibly loose. So every time the cord gets the least bit pulled by my computer it disconnects. That might not seem like a big deal, but because the entire product is already a bit heavy, when it disconnects it bangs into everything in it's path and makes quite a bit of noise. In general, I would recommend this to people who really hate looking at the extra length of their power cord, as well as people who are having a difficult time finding another power cord for their computer.**Please note: Amazon is not allowing me to change my "5" star rating to a "3" - the highest I am now willing to give it.
I found a pair of Klips as great complements to my stereo system and also when hooked-up to your TV and blue ray accessories. It really magnifies the sound like you are watching a movie in theater
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.
Works great, only thing that was a small hassle, videos show in black and white until you change a setting. Tech support responded right away with the correct setting. Good thing, because I would have never guessed how to set it up. Great picture and sound, easy to hook up to the TV.
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 ordered a package and this item came. what i didn't know is that the GPS came with one already. So i had to send this item.
This camera has no optical finder. Its display screen is unreadable in bright sunlight, thus can leave you with no finder at all.In effect, a hundred or so years of photogrpahic technology have left us with a camera that, when it comes to framing a shot, is no better than the view cameras of old, which had to be placed on a tripod with their ground glasses viewed under a black cloth.I returned mine.
I purchased this Case Logic drive case specifically for my Maxtor Black Armor drive. It holds my drive perfectly and even contains a small pouch for the drive's cable plus my USB stick and business cards. I highly suggest this for protecting your drive; otherwise, it's not needed.
This infrared remote control I perfect for my Nikon 5100. It's a perfect option to reduce blur from your night pictures.
A friend of mine purchased his camera new and I purchased my Casio EX-S770 used through Amazon. I immediately noticed that the photos were fuzzy and not as sharp. My friend took the camera and did several side by side tests and proved that the used camera was nothing more than a "pig in a poke". I have learned by lesson of buying used.
This is a good product for the money. Later on I plan to invest in a better product -- but it would still be a Vanguard.
First, let me say I am an audiophile who is very picky about his sound quality, I am also a musician and an engineer, so I did not just fall off the turnip truck when rating this unit.I was looking for a unit for my boat/motorhome, that was lightweight and would give me lots of hours of CD playback with reasonable sound quality. I opened the box, plugged it in and was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality emanating from this small system. I added a subwoofer and the listening experience improved dramatically. I experienced flawless playback with no skips. Using a subwoofer, this unit sounded better than units costing 4 times the price. I use Taiyo Yuden CD blanks, on a Plextor SCSI CD burner with Burnproof and Roxio Toast 5 Platinum on a Mac G3. The CD burner and software you use definitely makes a difference in the sound quality of your burned CD's. My friend brought over his CD which he burned using el cheapo swap meet CD blanks, on a PC with an IDE HP Burner and his CD skipped some and generally did not sound as clean as mine. It irks me when someone using shoddy source materials rates this unit with a 1 star rating when the unit itself had nothing to do with the sound quality/skipping. (I guess we are still in a learning curve with burning mp.3's) There are definite do's and don'ts when it comes to burning MP.3's and unfortunately most people are not aware of this yet. All I can say is buy TOP quality media, use a good burnproof CD Burner, (Plextor is by far the BEST) and use good software; Adaptec, now Roxio and Nero are both excellent. Don't use the computer for anything else while burning CD's. I have found that Surfing the net, and doing other things while burning CD's will introduce skips and clicks that were not on the original MP3. This is especially bad if you do not have adequate amounts of RAM on your system. I hope this helps.
After about 20 years of service, during which time I never needed service, my SONY gave out, so I bought this one, hoping for continued good luck. My new SONY is not as simple to operate, which is not a negative aspect; considering my age, 76, and the changes occurring in the electronic field, I'm happy that I was able to master most of the refinements SONY has put in this new player and can enjoy my music again.
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.
Very happy with my filters. The fit great, the shipment was fast and overall I'm very happy with my purchase.
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.
I bought these headphones because I was looking for a pair that would offer good sound quality and comfort while working out, all for a reasonable price. Well, these did the trick. The quality of the sound (not to mention the noise-canceling feature) is almost as good as headphones that cost much more and they're very comfortable. Great choice for iPod/MP3 players.
Great quality for the price. It's very pretty in person. It looks like a briefcase/book. I highly recommend this product.
I have been wanting a great set of headphones for years and finally took the time to research them and checked with C-net before I purchased anything. I am so glad that I got these, they are so very comfortable (even with brand new ear piercings) and sound incredible. I am also very happy to find out they have a lifetime warranty.
The Creature has great sound and the bass is unreal for such a small package.
Love this mouse, i am a first person shooter and it does everything i want! a must buy! Fits my hand perfectly and you can ad weights if you desire!
I purchased this product to mount a 19" LCD. My main requirement were 4 way articulation. What attracted me originally to this product was the price. It was an easy decision to purchase. After purchasing I read some other reviews that suggested this mount could not be adjusted for vertical angle. This is totally untrue. It is relatively easy to pop out the plastic caps that hide the bolt that sets the vertcial angle, undo the bolt slightly, adjust angle and retighten. Works perfectly. The mount has a nice finish and the installation is very simple. Great flexibility for positioning options - I mounted mine right on the corner stud.
Great buy,great value, all as stated, works well in all kinds of areas, would not hesitate to buy again, best price found for the scanner[...]
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.
this is the graetest mp3 player in the world and it is very cheap for it too. the battery is a bit rubbish but it is all great otherwise if you are thinking about buying this ipod make sure you do.jacobthank you
We used this camera for taking general purpose family pictures. Nice design and good feature set. At 2yr mark it completely stopped saving pictures to CF card. I can't find any information on canon site. Bummer, I was really hoping to upgrade to a EOS this year. Probably no more Canons for me.
quickly and on time, no damage or anything, very satisfied. i would seggest this to someone else looking for the same thing
I've been through a bunch. None of them come close to the iGrados in terms of sound quality. (None of the in-ear phones work for me, so need to go with over the ear models). I use these at the gym, and they stay on well, do OK getting wet from a little sweat (not the case with apple and other ear-buds) and while not the height of headphone fashion, look acceptable in white. Others have complained about the thin cord, but I've been using mine for a year with no issues. My daughter even chewed the cord up pretty badly, and it still works fine. I'd be really surprised if there is anything better for portable use in this price range.
This is one of the most frustrating things that has happened to me. So I bought my MacBook a week ago and to go a long with it I bought the Marware Protection Pack.The purpose I bought the cover for was to protect my notebook, however the hand rest cover has RUINED my notebook.There is a sticky residue that is left behind when I peeled back the hand rest today. It is all over the hand rest portion of my laptop.Keep in mind that it has been a week.I am irritated and upset that Marware has sold me such a negligible product.
I have had this recorder for one month, and have had very few problems. Out of 20 recorded discs, only one has been corrupted. The discs exhibit strong compatibility with my other players. The quality of the recordings is outstanding relative to the source, even in 3-hour mode (LP). I have no use for the higher capacity modes, and have yet to try them. Contrary to many reviews, the manual is easy to follow, succinct, and methodical in its instructional format. However, if you plan on archiving safety copies of copy-protected DVDs or transferring prerecorded VHS onto DVD, make sure you have some sort of device to defeat copy-protection. For VHS, it's not that difficult, but DVDs are tougher. Amazon probably would not it if I told you how. However, it can be done!
I have no sound out of this after 14 months. I looks like this sound problem occurs with a lot of people.
I bought these at Best Buy for $75, and I can't believe how atrocious they sound. No bass. The vibrating sub-woofer is not a suitable replacement for real bass. You would expect something more from headphones that claim a sub-woofer. I would put these on par with $15 ear buds or mid-range ear-cup headphones.
bought the logitech x-2302.1 speakers to replace old altech lansing speakers, much improved sounds, with little vibrations on high bass setting.great speakers for a good price
I purchased many of these, they are great for a short period of time and it seems as the warranty wears out they stop working, u can talk but cannot hear anyone else. Pay more to get a more sturdy item.
One of the charms of headphones is that they're a lazy person's no-brainer technology. No programming, digital settings, or instructions are necessary to using, benefitting from, and evaluating the product. Consequently, I now have along with broad experience in cans more of them than I require. The only pair I've been absolutely and completely satisfied with are the Sennheiser PX100's, which can be transported safely in a back pocket and worn and enjoyed interminably. But they do require careful folding and storing, and I thought the top-rated (by Cnet) HD-497's would be handier for my studio work at the radio station.A few observations about comfort. They're light enough but also just a trifle tight--something you certainly notice after the first hour of wearing them. Any of these phones that sit on the edges of your ears are likely to produce heat and sweat after a limited amount of time. This is as true of the 497's as of my heavier Sony MDR V-600's. For extended listening, the best bets are extremely lightweight phones like the PX100's, which don't sit on the &quot;rim&quot; of the ear, or phones that completely encircle the ear. I've got some heavy, loose-fitting Panasonic RP-HT660's that can be worn for hours because the weight is on your head, not your ears.I can't speak to the durability factor of the HD-497's, though I'm somewhat surprised to see how tightly-fitting the detachable speaker wires are. Whether they would save you a broken set of headphones in the event of tripping on the cord (I've lost one pair that way) remains to be seen. Also, I've discovered no shorter wires made available by Sennheiser, so the detachability factor appears to be no more than a slight advantage. As for convenience, these phones can't be folded and stored in a little storage bag, like many of their larger competitors, so I wouldn't judge them to be good travelers.As for the most important consideration, they sound great. Adequate bass (with no sense of artificial &quot;boost,&quot; like the more expensive Sony's) and clear, brilliant highs (discernibly brighter than those of the Sony V-600's). They're a tad more efficient (louder) than the PX-100's, and they tend to bring mid-range instruments--the piano, for example--more forward in the mix. Indeed, the sound is transparent, clear and crystalline. Still, I almost prefer the more democratic balance of the PX-100's, which place you mid-center instead of front-center in the concert hall. The HD-497's are great for shorter listening episodes, but for going the distance, give me the PX-100's any day. (They're also 25% less expensive. For that matter, the Sony CD-180's, at one-quarter of the price, compare quite favorably in every respect with the HD-497's, with diminished treble being the major difference.)
Don't let the low price deter you from trying these out. I auditioned them at a local electronics store and was surprised at how well they compared to other bookshelf speakers costing two or three times as much. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of clean bass they generated. However, the upper midrange seemed lacking and the treble was way too bright. Happily, I was able to fix these flaws with some minor modifications - see below.The cabinet construction and materials are basic, but get the job done. It's made of 3/8" fiberboard with a simulated black woodgrain veneer. The removable speaker grille is made of black fabric stretched over a frame of the same black fiberboard. The all black color, combined with it's small size, make these bookshelf speakers almost disappear - perfect for those whose significant other objects to larger tower speakers.The 5.25 inch woofer uses a PVA treated paper cone and foam surround. The tweeter is a 1 inch titanium done. The crossover is a single 2.2uF capacitor. These speakers are ported, and the port exits to the rear, so be sure to leave a few inches of clearance behind these speakers so the port can breathe properly. The speakers are NOT magnetically shielded, so keep them away from your CRT based TVs or monitors.These speakers BADLY need a crossover makeover to get the tweeter under control. I added a 2.4 ohm, 5 watt rated resistor in series with the tweeter to tone down the excessive highs. I then replaced the 2.2uF electrolytic capacitor with two 2.2uF polyester capacitors in parallel, for a total of 4.4uF. This brought down the crossover frequency to around 4300 Hz, which filled in the weak upper mids/lower treble. These mods make this speaker a real joy to listen to, whereas before, the excess sibilance was sometimes irritating, and the weak upper mids left vocals seem flat and distant. Give these mods a shot! I hope they work for you.
I have two of these drives set to mirror each other in my RAID Array. They are quick and seem reliable. They are a bit noisy during read/write, but sitting idle is hardly noticeable.
This has been a useful tool for my photography. I bought it when I purchased the 60mm micro lens but I've found myself using it with my 18-200mm as well.Like another user, the only real fault I can find is that it could be made a bit sturdier (or priced cheaper), and the refocusing between 1x and 2x is a slight annoyance especially if your subject isn't cooperating by sitting still. Minor issue though.
We had tons of old home videos which were deteriorating rapidly. After doing a lot of research, we bought the Zenith XBR413. It is fairly easy to use and the end product is great. The DVD's we have produced play beautifully on our other DVD players AND the computer. Just make sure you use the right DVD media as stated in the product specs. It also works in reverse, copying your homemade DVD's to videotape for those family members that do not have access to a DVD player. My only complaint is that the process of adding a title to the DVD takes a little time as it is done with the assistance of your remote by selecting the letters for your title from the onscreen alphabet.
The Belkin surge protector provides a well designed array of outlets for normal plugs and adapters for electonic devices. They are arranged so that a maximum of outlets can be used. Great product.
This is an excellent remote and they have a ton of codes. And it will learn a bunch of items. They also allow you to send it in to add a new code that they may have that is not in the list. Hence the reason for 4 out of 5 stars. The URC-8910 allows you to download the code over the phone...but this model you have to mail to them to add. But still the One For All's that are learning are the best in the business... I tried Harmony / Universal Remote brand and a few others...but One For All is a great company for support...I highly recommend.
Have had a Monster Power Center now for over 2 years. Before, using a standard power strip, our receiver (onkyo) and TV (sharp) would lose sync over HDMI when our little beverage refrigerator would cycle on. Now with this unit all that is gone. I can't vouch for cleaner video or sharper audio but I can say without a doubt it does perform some benefit concerning cleaning up AC spikes or dropouts.
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.
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 never imagined paying several hundred for a portable music player. But now that I have one, it is more than worth the cost.Very user friendly, light weight and great sound.The speed to upload albums onto itunes is good and the speed to download songs to the ipod is astounding. itunes is seemless and makes it easy to organize your ipod quickly. Finally, with the proper accesories I can use it in my car and with my stereo system. Basically a portable jukebox.
This backpack is the perfect size. It's large enough to hold the camera and several lenses, plus has many extra pockets and compartments for other things too. Right now I'm carrying a zoom lens, a 50mm lens, and the camera with the kit lens attached. I also pack plenty of cleaning supplies, filters, external flash, extra batteries and more. The top section (inside) is very roomy; this is where I store the contents of my purse so I'm not having to carry a purse AND camera bag. The lens compartments on the interior have nice thick padded walls to keep your equipment from banging together. I store my camera in the lens part with the attached lens facing down and the body of the camera laying on top of the compartments - this works great because it frees up the top for purse contents (wallet, sunglasses, makeup, sunblock, etc.). My cell phone sits in the mesh pocket which has elastic at the top - this way I can reach it quickly if I get a phone call, but the pocket is secure enough that I don't worry about my phone falling out. The backpack comes with straps to go around your waist, but I cut these off because I prefer to just sling it over one shoulder. The quality is supurb, very sturdy zippers and the fabric is thick and sewn well - this camera backpack was made to last. It's also a nice size - not a fullsize backpack but it's got plenty of room for all the essentials and has a nice compact design. If the bag were any larger it would not be as portable and would get heavy with the camera equipment. If it were any smaller there would not be enough room for lenses. I highly recommend this camera backpack, I just can't think of anything negative to say about it at all!
Since I cant give zero stars, I guess one will have to do.No power surge, no electrical storm, no brown out, no sparks, nor puff of smoke... It just stopped working. The reset button did not even pop out. I should have gotten the APC or Tripp-Lite suppressor.Pros:Nice long flexible cable that hopefully I can re-use on another project.Cons:Difficult to insert plugs into.Mysteriously stopped working after Amazon return period expired...If this was a joke, then it wasn't even funny...I have like 10 of these things in the house; Radio Shack, Belkin, Tripp-Lite and APC and none of them has ever died in less than 2 months, let alone ever. I even sold my first Tripp-Lite suppressor! If I have to pay a dollar to return it then it goes in the garbage bin.
The remote works well from in front of camera but has some difficulty at angles. That being said, I would highly recommend it to any that wants to take pics that would require the shooter to be in the frame. Great for family or candid shots. I would score it a winner. The deliverly time was excellent as well.
Has a sturdy case and it is very easy to mount. The operating system should detect it immediately, if not, restart the computer and that will do the job. It works with most of desktop's Optical Drive. Great if you want to buy a Blu Ray Drive for your aging and irreplaceable laptop.
The item was shipped and received in a very timely manner as always, Thanks to Amazon.com! We've been using this unit for a month now and there are no problems in sight. As others have noted, it is better to use this unit with electrical outlets that use a middle screw to hold the covers in place. Also, this unit will take up the space of the whole outlet, if you have the normal household outlets that allow you to use 2 electronic units.
I bought one of these because I had a previous model that looked similiar and had the three stage DBB. My two year old player is the best player I've ever heard, so I assumed that this one would do just as well, since it looked similiar and had the same features. However, when I bought this one I plugged in my sony studio monitor headphones, and the sound level was about half that of my two year old player. This was a very big dissapointment. The only way I could get the sound level higher was to use the uncomfortable and low quality in ear headphones that came with the player, which happened to have a defect; the left side was made to fit in the right ear and right side was made to fit in the left ear, so it was even more inconvenient. Philips ought to listen to their older cd players and bring back the good sound quality from years past. Seems like all the portable cd player manufacturers now care only about skip protection and battery life and not sound quality.
I spend all day drafting on the computer & was in need of a shorter keyboard for less distance between the mouse and letter keys. You get used to the top numeric keys (that's how we used to do it on typewriters...) and overall quality is good. The keys are quiet and it has a good number of shortcut keys that worked immediately with my Windows XP.
I replaced the old battery on my digital camera after 5 years. Now the camera is like new again.
This CD is just what we were looking for and it has the functions we needed. Sound quality is great and the directions to use it are easy to follow. Recommend it.
This router runs 3rd party firmware great just like the pre-version 5 WRT54G's. I have had no issues at all with this and I don't have to worry about issues with VxWorks.This is worth having so you are not limited to just running the stock, Linksys, Firmware.
I have been using this for about six months now. It works great, picks up radar much farther than my old radar detector. Although I still get some faults alarms it's not near as bad as the old Radar detector.
Plug in to laptop, plug in to TV - bingo it works - great picture on a large screen
This All-in-One machine does all it promised to do at a great low price! Other so-called All-in-Ones, such as H-P's, don't have fax capability. You think fax is out of style? I've used it twice already!This is the best bang for your bucks!
My husband is an avid amatuer photographer who loves to photograph the outdoors. I ordered this backpack so that he could protect his canon 20d when he goes for his walks around the lake. He said the backpack is great. Not only does it hold his camera, but also his lenses and an extra camera.He also hooks his tripod on. The quality is good. Is comfortable on your back.It has protectors/separators inside so your cameras and stuff are not touching and clanging around.Great product for the money.
I purchased this drive 1 hour ago, and I have already transferred all of my files without any issues or complaints. I am running Windows XP and was able to literally plug in and drag files from my laptop to my new drive! The drive is SO small, quiet and fast (transferred 2GB worth of files in approximately 4 minutes), and I highly recommend it to anyone.
I am very happy with the product. It works and the seller has a great support for the product. I'll buy from the seller again.
I have three of these radios. One in the garage print shop, one in the radio build/repair shop & one in my office in the house. Each one of them works well, is reliable & produces good sound. I play all kinds of music through a stereo FM transmitter box that covers the area around the house with whatever is playing on the computer in my office. Jazz, salsa, nueva trova, classical, North & South Indian classical music, all of it sounds great on this little radio.To be sure, it's not your fancy stereo sound system with monster speakers, graphic equalizer, high powered amp & surround sound, but it works great as background music (or regular broadcast) for wherever I have one of them. No problems.Now if it only came with shortwave . . .
Reusable which is convenient. Holds 120 minutes of video per disk. Not a bad price, better than a DVDR.
This product is all that it's cracked up to be. I had purchased a Nuvi 660, but it's not designed fro geocaching, the 60CSx fills the bill.
I've had this player for about six months. About 15% of the DVDs that I own have at least one feature that can crash this player, when that happens the only way to reboot it is to hit the switch disk button, none of the other buttons will work. The remote control design is pathetic, half of the buttons are hidden by a cover, and are virtually inaccessable. The skip and fast forward functions are combined on a single key, to fast-forward you must hold down the skip button for several seconds, if you don't hold it down long enough it skips to the next scene. The skip backwards function doesn't work, it can only return to the start of a scene, not an earlier one. So if you accidently skip to the next scene you must restart the movie from the beginning.
I have been using this product for about a month now, and until I received an email requesting feedback from Amazon I completely forgot that I was using it. It operates perfectly quite, and the access speeds are great.
It's no fault of the memory if a user bought the wrong kind of memory for his or her system, especially if he doesn't check the manual first. I think the previous reviewer should give himself two stars instead! :)
I should have purchased two of the medium bags instead of this large bag, because the medium bag also fits the 55-250 Canon lens. Great for travel inn a suitcase to keep camera and lenses safe.
I bought this for my Sansa MP3 player. Unfortunately the Sansa spring loaded Micro SD slot keeps ejecting the card. I also bought a 2 GB card that seems to do a little better in the Sansa. Not sure if there is something wrong with this card or the player. But for the price I got it for it will be used in a camera or some other device soon enough.
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.
This has got to be the best thing I ever bought. I work at home in an attached shop. The computer is in an office in the house. the reception is crystal clear, and I can listen in my cars and still pick it up 4 or 5 houses away. Its amazing. Using it with itunes, Pandora, or podcasts gives me the best of all worlds, and I can tune all my stereos to it and have the same broadcast all over the property. C Crane provides a site that will give you the perfect frequency. Works like a charm. The first one they sent did not work, and C Crane was GREAT about helping me on the phone to troubleshoot, and then they sent me another which has been working perfectly for 6 months or more. Get one!
I bought this and all it did was create problems. I read other costumer reviews and they all pretty much had the same problem as me: it scratches up the disc to the point of not playing at all. I followed the instructions extremely carefully and all it did was leave deeper scratches. The Skip Doctor may look cool, but it really is a piece of crap. How can someone take pride in selling something like this?
Once I've it, I was very dissapointed with the weight of this power supply. It is not confortable at all to travel with it. I'm still using the one that came with my notebook.
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 .
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...
I am totally blown away buy these speakers. JBL has put together a very fine package here. First the package, these babys come with everything you need to connect to your stereo, enough wire for just about every possible configuration, they even include the RCA cable for the LFE input. They are heavy, which to me says quality. (75lbs). Stands and wall brackets for all speakers are also included. The wall brackets are the adjustable type (nice!). Now the sound, the satelites are sharp as a tack. The sub pounds out movie soundtracks with authority, and is equally up to music. I did find that there was a slight "hole" in the midrange for music, but with some tweaking I was able to get things just right. I think for the money you would be hard pressed to do better. Highly recommended.
I used this from a Directv HD receiver to a 42" LCD. It is hard to see a difference between component and HDMI but I went from 5 cables to 1 and with all the devices hungry for a screen to view on, it is a more efficient use of the TV's inputs. Definetly worth the price. More costly cables are no better. Although if you equate higher cost with higher quality and you have a need for a longer length that may be a good argument for a more costly cable. This one at this length is a perfect.
Great color. Easy to use. The external antenna gets better reception than the internal ones. In combination with the world map CD it will be a great asset when I deploy to Afgainistan
I have 3 of these. Been using mine since 2001.Plus, see J. Hans review of: December 22, 2010Same thing.Here is some tech stuff not found in Product Description:USB and PS/2 CompatibleMouse Button Features:Right & Left Button Life: 1,000,000 actuations at no more than 4 actuations per secondWheel Button Life: 150,000 actuations at no more than 4 actuations per secondMouse Scrolling Features: Standard vertical scroll wheelWheel Vertical Scrolling Life:85,000 revolutions (away from user) at no more than 60 rotations per minute100,000 revolutions (toward user) at no more than 60 rotations per minuteMouse Tracking System:Microsoft-proprietary optical technologyImaging Rate: Dynamically adaptable to 9000 frames per secondX-Y Resolution: 400 points per inch (15.75 points per millimeter)Tracking Speed: Up to 20 inches (508 millimeters) per second
Good mouse if you like trackballs. Nice large ball, kensington quality at a low price - due to lack of buttons perhaps. You can get scroll-wheel functionality through the mouseworks software - hold down both buttons and the ball scrolls.
I HAVE THIS COMPUTER, IT IS 8 MTS. OLD. A NEW MOTHERBOARD AND A NEW HARD DRIVE HAS BEEN PUT IN. A TECH COULD NOT DO THIS AND IT HAD TO BE SENT TO CA, TWICE. INCONVENENT,, PLUS THE FACT EVETY THING ON IT WAS OFF AND I HAD TO REFORMAT IT. THE STORE I BOUGHT IT FROM HAD PUT THE THINGS I WANTED ON IT( I PAID FOR THAT MYSELF) I HAVE HAD PEOPLE IN TO REDO STUFF ON IT AT MY EXPENSE. I WILL NOT BUY ANYTHING FRUM HP AGAIN. THE THING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRENTY, IS REPLACE WITH EVERYTHING INSTALLED LIKE IT WAS WHEN I BOUGHT IT
It's a camcorder tape. It worked fine, no problems. A good by at a good price and it shipped very quickly.
This is my first digital camera. I did a TON of research before settling on the lumix dmc fx3. It has more features than I really need right now but I figure I can grow into them. The best feature is the stabilization. It works great! I'm disabled and my hand strength isn't that great. The OIS is a lifesaver. Other cameras have stabilization but none rate as high as the OIS. I have had this for a month or better and am still combining and working with the features and doing some cool stuff. I would highly recommend this camera.
I have owned a D-Link WUA-2340 for several years and have had no problems receiving wireless signials from several rooms away. I purchased another unit to use with a new computer. It worked equally well with this comuputer also.
please dont buy the cds .The cds have no label on the top.These are the worst cds i have ever seen .These can be used for storing data but for the ones who is looking to write music files on these discs ,these are the worst.I would have rated this as zero , but there is no zero in the column provided.
The Easy Share Printer Dock is in excellent condition and was put to work immediately on receipt. Service and communications were also excellent. Will do it again on Amazon.
The filter was shipped in an open plastic box, no plastic bag to wrap the filter. The filter was quite dirty when it came. Bought 3 Tiffen filters and all three are like this.Still thinking whether I should return this.
Bought this at Sam's Club at a good price. It's an attractive looking system. Tried it out. MAJOR DISAPOINTMENT. Such a bad system you gotta to laugh. A very funny, and distorted remote. You don't know what button to press. This crap works sooo slow like and old computer. I could only play certain Memorex DVD-R's, and all of these were 4x, something that shouln't have been a problem! So there goes all of my personal DVD-Rs I hoped it would play. Almost eneded up throwing all the new DVD-Rs i had bought. (I've also raad from other posters that it can't play DVD+R's.)Techincal Support are not patient enough and rush you to get off the phone. One girl told me they have problems with the Memorex and Sony DVDs (I own Sony also, what a waste.) Another guy told me Memorex DVDs DO WORK. Stupid Sylvania and their money-making corporation, Funai. What they want is your money-- and they had mine for a while-- 'cus even though they sent me an upgrade disc to insert into that stupid system 6 days later, Good thing I kept the receipt. I ended up returning it to the store. How frustrating. That day I bought a Pioneer DVD/VCR Combo Recorder and works beutifully. It reads all of the DVDs, unlike Sylvania that only read 4xs (and only 2x for the DVD-RWs).Do yourself a favor. There is NO reason to buy this system. Buy another one. Even if cost 20 or 50 dollars more. Trust me. And all of us who've had the bad experience with it. Don't waste your hard earned moeny for this junk.
Don't waste your time and money on Durabrand products. I purchased the portable DVD player and had to return it, only for the second one to break within 60 days. I've tried to no avail to get answers and support from their customer service. I will never ever buy their product again! The only reason there is even a star, is because I couldn't leave this review without giving it at least one star! oh... by the way ... not to mention the fact that I had to pay a $15.00 service charge for exchanging it!
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.
It' been one of the best products I've ever used. It's way better then any CD player and doesn't skip or any thing and the batteries last a loong time. When they do run out instead of having to spend money for new ones just plug the ipod into the computer, turn it on and let the ipod charge for 3 hours. So in the end it's money saver too.
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)A real good product.Needs an intuitive or young person to learn the functioning, unless you want to go through reading the respective manual to be found in the internet.In general exceeded my expectations.
This is worst product I've ever purchased. First they claim they will send you a rebate which I've never got and it's been more than 2 months already. The speed is not even close to what they claim. Take my comments to heart and don't make the mistakes that I've made. Amazon should ban this product from their site as it looks really bad to carry a non reputable vendor that doesn't live up their claims.
I am using the 5x version for about 3 months now, getting regular use out of it. No problem so far. Love the video, photo, extended battery life and clear and crisp screen. Once I had an issue with hanging screen but the problem is gone as soon I used ITunes 'restore' feature. I have not seen any other product that come close to ipod (software & hardware combination).If you looking for a MP3 player, this is it. BYE IT NOW :)
Old monitor - new computer. The new PC's only accept digital cables (the white end cables), old monitors typically have only analog cable (the blue end cables) this makes them work together, so you don't have to buy a new monitor just yet.Besides I think LCD monitors are just a fad, my giant CRT is going to be back in style real soon!
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. ;)
Thanks for all the positive reviews. I agreed with them.I am able to use the Transcend 16GB SDHC fully loaded with music, audio book, and Old Time Radio (free from Archive.org). The file transferring speed is almost as fast as the card reader. Unlike my other Creative Zen, music shuffling works in both main storage and SD/SDHC.The sound is soft with the shipped version of firmware. It can be fixed with an email requesting for the previous version. The response from the seller is very quick. However both versions should not give you problem as long as you listen it with a headset. (I used a portable speaker most of the time)This inexpensive unit, TrekStor Xtension, works well with audio book, podcast, and OTR files also. It does resume play after power off, it supports hierarchical file structure (Windows file structure). The files will be played sequentially starting with the innermost files. So if "Short History of everything" is arranged by track#, Disc#, and Book name (three folders example), it will start playing with track01/disc01 followed by track02/disc01, ... Such arrangement will allow very very fast folder searching with three key pressed - 'menu', 'yellow button', and 'menu'. Of course, up and down keys.I hope the information will help someone who is looking for an expansive, AAA battery mp3 player to listen to audio books and NPR weekly podcast.
the seller never got back to me I even gave my cell number out still hopeing to get my money back. Amazon should ban the seller from the site looks like I am one of many.
Came from overseas to the US and my laptop battery died. The laptop was only one year old however I was unable to get a replacement in any shop in Houston including the SonyStyle shop. Returned to my hotel and ordered it at amazon.com and had 2 days later in my room. And it was 20% cheaper than in Europe. So in case you travel to the US and stay there more than 4 days and you need an electronic spare or replacement, compare the prices and buy it there.
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.
The picture on the SyncMaster series seems to only get better and better. More contrast than earlier models, but still no noticeable eyestrain. The reduced border around the screen allows a 21-inch model to sit on a desktop requiring not much more visual space than older 18-inch models. The black border color seems to be more restful to the eye than the silver.
I own 6 Panasonic KVS-2046C duplex scanners and process hundreds of thousands of documents through them. THe rollers on these machines are only good for 300,000 scans and most of my machines were approaching that limit. I went to the internet to search out pricing for original exchange kits and found that some approached the $400 mark. I was very happy to find these at less than $200 for the entire kit on Amazon. These are factory original, installed very easily,and they have my scanners working perfectly again. Anyone using scanners will know - jams and misfeeds kill productivity. These rollers work perfectly with zero misfeeds. Thanks for a great, original product that is a super value. More information at e-hrs. c o m
It seems like quite a bit of other people are having this problem. For some reason every time I want to use it I have to unplug it then plug it back in. I tried downloading the latest software for the camera from Microsoft because the disc that comes with it is outdated,(that's what happens when you buy things from Amazon that sit in a warehouse for months) but that did not solve the problem. It has great video quality though. awesome camera if you don't mind getting annoyed every time you try to use it.Basically don't waste your time like I did.
I have had several of these in the office and have trouble with them all. 3 of them experienced premature hardware failure. 2 of them were discarded when the computers they lived in were upgraded and the software they came with no longer worked. I had to purchase new software from Iomega or go without them. It made more sense to upgrade to a faster drive which included software than to buy new software. I would reccommend you buy a different drive. You'll have less trouble. I have had other Iomega products also which were all prone to failure such as zip and jaz drives. Do yourself a favor and buy from the big boys.
Very happy with the camera itself - not so happy with the software that came with it - I prefer to use Skype (which it works well with it too)but still keep getting all the annoying pop-ups from the microsoft software when I turn on my PC - otherwise great value for the price
I bought this for myself and I showed my dad. He liked it so much he took it from me so now I have to order another one for myself.. This is really the best mousepad I have ever used and it is really wide.. perfect
I thought this was the worst thing out there even after the mod. I was going to return it. It couldn't even go 15ft straight line without a lot of static. Until I realized my source volume was to high. It over loaded the unit and you hear lots of static. There is a small red light next to the FM station if the red light is on your source is too high turn it down or turn down the input volume on the side of the unit. IT WORKED Great after that. Try this before you return it.
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.
These are really high quality speakers and best buy ever. They are by far the best sounding smaller speakers I ever listened to. I had a chance compare them to 8 times more expensive units and they still hold the ground. JBL has a great name which is supported by great products every time I buy from them. The speakers are also very beautiful and well made.
I have had this Sangean shower radio for almost a year. It is far better than the previous ones I owned. The sound quality and battery life are excellent. It is loud enough to be heard over the noise of the shower and fan. Best, it is truly waterproof.
Works fine with Win XP and has a driver for Vista. But tech support told me there has been no decision to write a driver for Windows 7. So I have had to get a serial port card for my new desktop.
I bought the 80 GB iPod as a gift and was so excited about the price, I just couldn't pass it up. Once i got it - i was so glad i did. Have had no problems what so ever and like all iPods, it's very easy to use. It's like having a mini computer right in our hands. My boyfriend takes it on trips, downloads movies for plane rides and is all set. I would recommend an iPod over any other MP3 any day of the week. We've had awful experiences with the Zen, etc. So if you're thinking about getting this product, i would have to say go for it, you won't be sorry.
This is my third Zip drive but my first 250Mb and of course my first USB. The USB interface worked fine on my desktop (Win 98) BUT the installation also enabled the never-before usable USB port on my laptop (Win 95b). I wasn't expecting this. I was going to buy the optional PCMCIA interface - but this saves me the forty bucks. I didn't look at the transfer rate but it seems even faster than my 100 Mb internal Zip (ATAPI interface) on one of my 'puters. Very fast! Recommended!
I've installed 5 wall mounts by now- and I'd absolutely buy this one again. Great value- well made- and extremely flexible. Horizontally the bracket can be expanded- there are 2 "wings" on the right and left that you can set wherever you want. Vertically, it worked all the way to 650 mm for my Sharp 65" (an unusually long vertical dimension). Only caution- I drilled bigger holes than spec'd in the instructions into the wall. I'm thinking the screws would have snapped had I tried to force them into the small hole spec'd. I was going into double 3/4 plywood on the back of a built-in.
The design of this case is unbelievably simplistic. I like the compactness, only room for an extra memory card inside. There's a small front pocket which I normally use to keep a few extra batteries. But the case does not have any neck strap facility. Go for it if it comes for free shipping with some other item.
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's easy to use as well - even my wife can operate it!I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!
I have owned the D40 for about 18 months now, and I am still thrilled with the performance. (Though the flash did break twice and Nikon fixed it under warranty each time.) Now that the 35mm f/1.8 Nikkor lens is available for just 199.00 how can you go wrong? The D40 with this lens is so much fun, and lets you take low light and ultra sharp pictures for a lot less money than you ought to have to spend to get into this realm! I shoot only in RAW with this camera, and use Photo Mechanic and Nikon's NX2 for post processing. The results are really very good.
Tiffen's circular polarizer may not be the cheapest but it is worth the price. It effectively removes atmospheric haze in landscape and city photographs. Colors have deeper tones without appearing artificial, creating a crisper image with enhanced depth. I consider it essential equipment for anyone who wants more than a simple aim-shoot photograph. Highly recommended.
It works and do charge my Garmin nuvi 660. I am very nervous before placed the order, because some reviewers here said it did not work with 660. But I still give it a try, and it works wonderfully!
The zune is amazing!! The screen is fantastic! Many say it is too pixilated but i find that it easy to view at arms length. So you can easily view movies while resting it in your lap. Whereas the ipod and zen screens tend to be a bit cramped. Navigation is great. Very intuitive. I found that it was the easiest to use out of its competition. Its set up in such a way that you don't really have to think about where you're trying to go, you just move over to it. The menu is arranged vertically and when you select a field the menu you were just in is displayed horizontally at the top of the screen, above the menu you just entered, which is displayed vertically below. So you can move left and right through your previous menu.The cool thing with the zune is the slide show animation when switching through the menus. It makes it look very fluid. Also being able to set your own background it pretty neat and amazingly simple. All the cool slide transitions work even with your custom picture. To set a picture as a background is put it on zune software and then view the picture on the zune, press the middle button, and select apply as background.When playing a song the zune displays a huge picture of the album artwork dominating the screen instead of a little thumbnail as in the ipod.The wi-fi feature is great for sharing pictures. Transmission is almost instantaneous.A lot of people dislike the fact that the zune doesn't have a scroll wheel like the ipod. Personally I'm glad it doesn't have it because with my ipod I found that if I stuck my hand in my pocket to get it I would sometimes crank the volume all the way up when I brushed against the scroll wheel.The radio is nice to and it pulls the song info and station out of the transmission just like a nice car radio or satellite radio.Finally the zune has a huge "coolness" factor. Having an mp3 player that tends to be unique and not the norm creates a lot of, "Wow! Is that a zune?" Sounds cheesy but I've had four people in the last two weeks say exactly that.Oh and some people have said that they have had problems getting their zune to work with windows. They say that their computer didn't recognize it. When you first get you're zune the battery is completely flat. So when you install the zune software you may have to wait almost 5 - 10 mins with it plugged in for your computer to recognize it. The zune just doesn't have enough power to communicate with you're comp. The same runs true with an ipod except when you fist get one it has partial charge. If you completely discharge an ipod you will have to wait for it to get some power as well. It is better to disregard the setup instructions and skip looking for a device, just continue installing and when complete leave the software open, then plug in your zune. Trust me there are no complications whatsoever for this is what i did.Syncing the zune is really fast. Copying 5 gigs of data takes about 30 mins. Thats really fast, almost 10 megabytes a second, or about two songs a second. Some people have incorrectly said that you need to create a zune sync list, this is false and the software can be a bit misleading. If you just hit start sync it will automatically sync your entire collection. You only use the sync list if you want to sync specific songs.
I picked up one of these as a gift for my Wife, who occasionally needs to go online but can't always work at a desktop. When I saw the specs on this laptop, I had to pull the trigger and get one. It's been the best purchase I've made in quite awhile.The laptop has 2Gb of RAM, which is exceptional for a laptop at this price. Moreover, the 120Gb SATA drive is also an exceptional, almost impossible feature of a laptop today. Finally, the dual-core CPU is the final surprise for this price. Combined, these elements mean I have a machine that's far faster and more capable than all of my desktops and almost as capable as my home server (I'm a systems architect, so I know servers).It's also in possession of some other features that make it a superior value: a wide-screen super bright LCD at 15.4", a dedicated ATI graphics chip with 256Mb of memory, a dual-layer DVD burner, an SD/MMC/MS card reader, 4 2.0 USB ports, a Firewire port, and two killer radios.Killer radios? Sure. 802.11 a/b/g Wifi, and Bluetooth 2.0. The range on the wireless connection is very good, and although I haven't tested Bluetooth fully, it syncs easily with my Nokia 3650.The bundle of software is minimal but functional. There's no MS Office here, and XP Home is your OS. For this price, I wouldn't dare complain. Its intended use is the couch, so recharging it is not an issue and the wide screen makes browsing a treat. The keyboard layout is rational if unconventional, and your right thumb can page up/ down rather easily, making the lack of a scroll wheel somewhat easier to take.Should you buy it? I'd recommend it, although I might say that waiting for a sale is a smart idea. Still, this is near-perfect and only the fact that it isn't a Tablet PC keeps it from being my dream machine.-Fred
I have a pair of older macs here, a 9500 and an 8500. I installed this card in both machines. The card ran in MacOS 9, after using Apple's USB updater, which is available from their support/downloads site (for free of course). I also used this card with very good success in linux (no modules or kernel recompiles necessary in fact). One drawback is the card was not recognized by Mac OS X. However, with these older machines, Linux is a much better choice anyways.Highly recommended at the price...
I just purchased a new MacBook and needed a laptop stand. I saw the iLap and read the Reviews and loved it right away!It is a custom fit for my 13-inch MacBook and the bottom never gets hot! The iLap keeps your laptop and your lap cool!! It is great to use in bed or sitting on the porch and is very comfortable with the pads at the bottom. It can also be easily adjusted. Worth every penny!! GO GET ONE!! Carol
These earbuds sound great and are a great buy but what was Sony thinking when they designed the cord? The cord (without extension) is only about 18 inches long. Unless you have your device in your shirt pocket, the cord won't reach.
No doubt you are reading this review for one of two reasons. Either you've had an interest in buying a digital camera for quite awhile and can't decide which one....or perhaps you're one of those kind souls here who reads my reviews when you come across them. Either way, I'm VERY glad you've clicked through because I've got a bold statement to share with you today:The best piece of electronic equipment I've ever owned is the Sony Mavica digital camera, Model MVC-FD83.(...)Okay - now you probably want to know why I'm so infatuated with my Sony Mavica. Two words sum up the tale. Instant gratification. The magical ability to take a photo of a subject and see it immediately on a two-inch LCD screen. And then the even nicer option of taking a standard floppy disk out of the camera and immediately having access to it on a computer screen. And finally, the distinct pleasure to sending - via email - that same high quality image to a distant relative within one minute of its creation.Yes - I know that the Sony Mavica is expensive versus the competition out there. If you're into measuring megapixels - those dots that determine the quality of a digital photo - then the Sony costs twice as much as many of its competitors on that front. But the Sony has something that none of the other guys offers. No cables and no special software needed to "decode" the photo. No expensive memory flash cards. No delay from any intermediary that would prevent you from enjoying your camera - and the photos it produces.Hey - what do you intend to do with your camera? If you're a professional photographer who is planning to sell your product, then this is not your camera. If you're on a very tight budget, then this is not your camera. If you want super clear printed shots that match 35mm point and shoot cameras - probably in the 3 plus megapixel range - then this is not your camera.But if you are an average consumer with enough disposable income to indulge yourself occasionally - then this is YOUR camera. If you like to share your photos with your relatives via email - then this is YOUR camera. And if you like minimum hassle when you take and retrieve your amateur photos - then this is YOUR camera.And - by the way - this particular model is being discontinued by Sony to make room for even more fully featured Mavicas being released this quarter. (...)Speaking of features, this Sony has more than enough to satisfy the typical user. It features three image size settings - with a maximum of 1216 x 912. It has two resolutions - standard and fine. I've found that the standard setting delivers crisp photos on screen and does not create such large digital files for sharing. About 8 to 9 shots per floppy at the medium image size setting. The standard setting coupled with the lowest quality resolution (640 x 480) allows you to squeeze almost 20 photos on each floppy. And yes - floppies have come way down in cost. You can pick up a pack of 50 floppies for about $12 on average - or about 25 cents each. Sure is cheaper than a roll of film...and of course there's NO developing costs.So - if you're still with me - here's how to justify this purchase. Let's assume you take a roll of film per month. The film will cost you about $2 or so a roll. The developing will run anywhere from $5 to $10, depending on how many copies of each print you desire. And then there's the cost of gas - ouch - these days for the two trips to the developer. So the out of pocket cost for you is probably over $10 per roll. Throw in the cost of running to Kinkos to get some photos scanned to send to your family and friends...and you're looking at close to $15 combined.$400 divided by $15 equals approximately 26 rolls of film - about two years of shots for the average user. That's your breakeven point - and then every shot after that is gravy. No additional costs. And the battery is rechargeable and gives you a full day of shooting if you are taking candid shots on vacation. Less if you decide to use the Sony mpeg motion picture capability built in that delivers a twenty second movie per floppy. And using the built in zoom (6x) will also drain the battery somewhat more quickly.The quality of the final photo? Superb. To an untrained eye, it is virtually impossible onscreen to denote any degradation of detail versus a 35mm shot. And using one of the online photo services like Ofoto.com produced outstanding prints from this camera. And yes - it even offers a neat self timer so you too can get into the photo.Okay, okay. You get the idea. Oh - one more thing. I took the equivalent of twenty rolls of film the first week I had this camera. More photos than I've ever taken in my life. And they were crystal clear... they printed wonderfully...and the camera itself was so easy to use that anyone I handed it to could use it within ten seconds. In fact, every person who has taken photos with it - friends, strangers, even teenagers - have uttered basically the same thing when handing it back:"Your new camera is really cool."One final time for emphasis. No ifs....and no buts. No hesitation before I type these words. This is the BEST electronics item I've ever owned.
The BoxWave screen protector fits and stays on perfectly for the ELPH 300 HS.The convenience and quality is worth the cost over using cheaper film covers that you have to cut to fit.
The Garmin is in excellent condition. No issues with the referb. Not even sure what was wrong with it in the first place. No scratches or screen issues. Software runs well. It has the 2008 maps, so a little behind but easy enough to update at [...]
I own 6 of these pads on 6 different gaming PC's. Three of them have broken the "W" key and two of them have had the blue underlight LED's fail(probably the on/off switch), one of them the "W" key stopped sending a signal, one of them had the top LED stop working right away.The LED I don't care about, but the durability of the keys is terrible. I gave the first broken one to my kids to play with, then when the second broke I did contact FlexiGlow and they did send me a "W" key to replace the broken one. But I don't care for the customer sevice at FlexiGlow. Automated e-mail responses in bad "Engrish", as they must be an overseas company. I prefer CS that I can talk to if needed.The third broken one is recent, and the CS ticket is still open, and I am waiting to hear from them.Just a real cheap pad that I have bought 6 of, just to try to avoid having to learn a new layout from a different pad. But I can no longer tolerate the cheapness of this product, and will now start looking for a more durable pad with a similar layout.This pad will not take the constant beating that an FPS gamer dishes out to it.I would not recomend this product to anyone.
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.
...very good bath radio with good sound and sturdy feel; also good amount of station presets. A quality buy.
The router does everything I hoped it would do. It's such a pleasure to be able to sit anywhere in the house and surf the internet, and share files back and forth. The router was easy to install and worked right away.
I have purchased 3 of these routers and each of them have gone out at around 18months.
First, I realized this machine is poorly asssembled.Second, I found the same problem described before: the auto-set function never works.Third, the romote control is not working properly, worst of all, only the TV/VCR button and audio-select keys work, all other keys are dead, even the POWER and PROG keys. This is the first time I ever bought a machine with a dead remote.It is ashame that TOSHIBA such a brand name produced such a bad machine.
I recently bought these as an upgrade to the headphones that came with my Creative Vision:M. After trying out every set of headphones I could find around the house (including some from the Walkman era), these were simply the worst. The sound is absolutely terrible - no bass at all, and horrible distortion in the mids.Another thing: the cord length is just bizarre. To use the phones without the extension, you'd have to mount your player on your forehead. Put on the provided extension, and you can put the player in your shoe.
specs were great, so I decided to give at a try despite the warnings from others. Now I'm returning it back. First, WinDVR won't install on my XP Pro system. In the very beginning of the installation it gives &quot;remote procedure call failed&quot; and aborts. MSI web site has the same faulty version. Intervideo doesn't want to deal with this issue, &quot;If you need OEM (bundled) support for an Intervideo product, please contact the OEM for that information because we do not provide exhuastive support for OEM versions of the program&quot; Ok, downloaded the latest version of WinDVR 3.0. This one installs and seems to work. And what do I get from the MSI card? - Just a beautiful blue screen on all channels.
If you live in a dorm or a barracks, this is a nice speaker system to have. The right and left speakers are very small, making it very easy to find a place to put them. Also, the supports for these speakers are made of metal, not cheap plastic.The volume control is a problem area, however, which is why I flicked off a whole star. Every time you turn the speakers on you have to adjust the volume according to your needs. There is no visual representation of where you are when it comes to volume.One of the selling points of this speaker system is the fact that it is so easy to connect, right out of the box. In a matter of 2 steps I had my speakers hooked up to my Playstation 2, ready to go.Until you get your mansion and the money to buy the Nakamichi Soundspace 21, these Altec Lansing speakers should serve you well.
This is a great headset for gaming. It's comfortable, it doesn't get hot, they are circumaural, and they bring out the sounds in a game like footsteps, and gunfire, etc. If you are looking to buy something to listen to music on though, get something else, these are not the ones you want.
Had gone through two units, both powering up, and skipping over disks, showing no CD's. Tried different CD's, same problem.
Beware of used electronic items. Failed units look identical to good ones. To offer them for sale is a fraud. Compact Flash readers are susceptible to pin damage. Ham-fisted people who try to force cards into the reader the wrong way will bend or break the pins. That's exactly what was wrong with the two I received.
I purchased this unit in May 2003. It actually was a replacement for a unit bought in April 2003 that had static on the right sound channel, but the second unit had no problems. I used the unit nearly every day, recording TV shows and backing up VHS tapes, and it worked like a trooper. Then, after about 10 months of use, it began to have strange error messages and wouldn't read discs it had just recorded. I did a quick online search and found out this problem is very, very common. I'm probably going to have it fixed, as it's still under warranty, but I'm going to buy another DVR from a different manufacturer in the meantime since there's no guarantee that the unit will be fixed within the next six months. Am I glad I bought it? Very much. I've saved many priceless memories with it. Would I buy another one? No.
this is sum bad stuff rite here for 4$ you better get this trying to make me pay 30$ at walmart
The sound quality is not crystal clear but still good. The isolation is a joke, but I prefer not to have that, so it's OK for me. It is surprisingly comfortable to wear even in bed which is a big plus. I ordered 3 so far.
I bought this camera half a year ago because of all the great reviews. Well it's true! I've been using this camera all the time, and it hasn't failed me yet!necessary accessories: Rechargable batteries & larger compactflash memory card (I have a 128mb one which is fine)..WHAT I LIKE:- easy & automatic. This was my first digicam, and I had no problems figuring it out. It works like a point and shoot, so you can start using it right away & get great results. You can explore the rest of the features later; you don't have to be confused & stress about learning to use it right off the bat, like my friends did over cannon a95 or whatever that took blurry pictures unless you set it on proper settings etc. Pentax optio takes great pictures on default settings, no worries!- intuitive menu. When you do have the time to explore the camera a bit more, it's easy! You don't even need to look at the manual that much.- clear sharp good quality pictures. it seems like cameras nowadays are just competing to have higher and higher megapixels. But for the everyday standard casual user, I can vouch that pentax's 3.2 megapixels is more than satisfactory. When I upload the pictures onto my computer, they are HUGE and have great resolution; not blurry or fuzzy at all! Much more than enough megapixels to produce your standard 4x6 print, and a few sizes larger.- swivel LCD! It's so convenient! Countless times I've seen people without swivel LCD cameras try to take pictures of themselves with others by aiming randomly and hoping for the best. But with this swivel LCD, you can easily easily take self-portraits and pictures of you and other people without haphazard guess-and-check. Also, since the LCD swivels, You don't have to worry about scratching it or getting a special protective bag or anything; the LCD folds face-down neatly so that it's automatically protected when you close it.- timer. much fun, very useful for group pictures that you want to be in. It has a 3 second and 10 second timer, for whatevers more convenient for your situation- fun color filters. You can take sepia, black & white pictures, or pictures with red, blue, & green color filters. This is a neat feature; for example, it's fun to take black/white/red filter pictures if you're photographing a bright red flower or something, because it comes out cool...the only color in the picture would be the red flower that stands out a lot! I've gotten a lot of positive comments from people about pictures that I take with the filters. a nice little extra.- i like that it has a video, another nice little extra.- easy to use software. I just loaded in the CD, hooked up the camera to the computer, and it's all done.- overall, decent battery life with rechargable AAs. Good flash that you can set to on or off or automatic. A number of different picture settings. Great & versatile.- GREAT PRICE! I got mine for $168 off ebay after much research. Well worth it, great value.WHAT COULD BE BETTER:- no viewfinder. others have mentioned this already, and have said it wasn't really a problem because youve got your LCD that you use all the time anyway. I agree. Never in my months of using it, have i ever thought "aw, I wish i had a viewfinder!" It's really not needed, so this isn't really a con.- video quality. The picture quality of the videos isn't that great, and there is no sound. Better quality & sound would be nice, but I see having a video at all as being an extra already, so Im not really complaining.- slow load. Sometimes, especially if the batteries are low, it takes a while for the LCD to light up when you turn on the camera or switch between picture-taking and picture-viewing modes, which is only a slight annoyance. Maybe a faster shutter speed would be nice too, because sometimes it takes a second to take the picture so people start moving again and its blurry. But generally, it's fine.So overall, I highly recommend this camera for the typical non-professional user on a budget. Easy to use, takes great pictures, has fun extra little features, and is relatively inexpensive! You can't ask for more than that!
Superb video and audio quality compared to my notebook built in garbage. Good light sensitivity, angle of view and I can tilt it independently of screen now (my notebook screen angles suck, but that is another story). Inconveniences? There are some. You have to carry it around, attach cable to USB port and it sticks out so can not close lid with it mounted. But I can live with that for now. Main thing I can clearly see now. Bought several for relatives as well to use with Skype.
I purchased this item about 14 months ago here on Amazon. In fact I am using it right now to type this review. I have been very satisfied with this item. I like the style/look of it. The "feel" of the keyboard is also good. The buttons have a good shape to them and the key resistance is "sprung" well. The keyboard has a faux leather wrist rest that is just a bit soft, making it comfortable. The battery life seems excellent. The reception seems to work very well--despite the advice that the keyboard and mouse be in a line of sight with the base unit, I have it about 5 feet away in my printer stand, at ground level, behind glass doors ... and it works just fine. (I know someone else who stashed his base unit away and also has no trouble.) When the reception does start to glitch, it seems to mean you're ready for new batteries ... replace, and you are back to 100% performance. The software installation went smoothly (but don't toss your wired keyboard until everything is up and running for sure!) The unit plugs into the PC with either two old-style PS-2ish plugs ... or just one single USB port.The catch? Well, the other day, one of the keyboard legs snapped (I do flip them up and down each time I put the keyboard away or set it up). I called Microsoft Parts and was told it was NOT covered by warranty. (And I AM in my 24 -month warranty). So, say I, just sell me the part. But the part is not even stocked. My chirpy phone rep told me that I should go look around in some second hand stores ... or use use play-doh ... or just go ahead and buy another Microsoft keyboard.Yep, that why I am here on Earth ... to spend weeks of my time searching for a used MS keyboard to cannibalize ... so that Microsoft isn't inconvenienced by having to honor its warranty or by carrying a parts inventory. (This decision by MS can't be financially motivated--don't you know I would have been glad to pay $10 for this 5-cent piece of plastic.)Now I am spending my days bidding on keyboards on eBay ... just to strip off the part I need ... and then to resell it on eBay again sans part.I was 100% sold on Microsoft for future keyboard choices (I was thinking about going to Microsoft's Bluetooth version) but now I will at least cross-shop Logitech and others before my next purchase.Other than the warranty/parts issue, I am really satisfied with the product. But if your purchase fails and you can't get any warranty or parts, well ...[UPDATE: JULY 25, 2009] I salvaged one leg out of a keyboard at a local computer shop. Two months ago the other one broke. I didn't forget Microsoft's lack of support. After some research, I've ordered in from Amaz. theLogitech Cordless Desktop Wave ProUSB-based keyboard/mouse combo. It's twenty times better than the MS keyboard. I should send that MS customer rep a bottle of champagne in gratitude of her horrible support.
I had a different version of these that were made by Scotch that had one flat solid side and then a second sticky side to seal them. I thought all of these laminate things were like that, I was wrong.These are one side. That means if you want both sides of a sheet of paper protected you need to use two of them and line them up pretty exactly.They are slightly bigger than a regular sheet of printer paper, making getting the whole thing covered pretty simple. They do get bubbles if you are not careful and are fairly thin.Four stars because they are a LOT cheaper than the other version I bought and fairly simple to use.
Because I have Canon equipment, I bought 4 Canon NiHM batteries (NB4-200) for Powershot Digital cameras. However, my husband thought it too expensive and pressured me to shop locally where he insisted it was less to buy an Energizer NiMH rechargeable. It wasn't in Lafayette, Louisiana. Office Depot here wants $28.79 for 4-AA 2200 mAh Energizer NiMH batteries.When shipping is included at Amazon, the batteries may still be less if the total order is above $25, and free shipping is available. That is, assuming you have the time-frame to receive the batteries. At this late date, I do not as we are leaving on a trip April 20. The working days needed for delivery take more time than I have.My batteries have worked fine, although this is my first point and shoot digital. My other camera (Canon EOS 20D) takes a larger, faster charging and more expensive rechargeables.
and starts peeling off. dont spend the money unless you want to buy a new pair of headphones once a month
This printer is ridiculously fast. We use one as a network printer and I have not been able to walk the 30 feet from my office to the printer before it has finished printing 3 or 4 page PDFs, emails, etc. This printer is faster than our photocopier. 1200x1200 dpi gives excellent detail.
I love these wipes. I use them on my new wood floor, dusting oak furniture and pine dining table. Handy size, scent good
Hi all!!Its an okay player.Many times it takes so much time to start playing that it gets really frustrating.Also it doesnt recognize disks which have been used for some time.It just stops sometimesas it gets stuck.Its got some cool features.But after this experience with CD players i definitely would go for Memory players in future(like Ipod).Its so irritating to wait as this machine Whirrs for 3/4 mins before it starts playing the CD ,that one of the days i am just going to throw it out.ThanksRKS
I had a basic point and shoot digital camera and was missing some great pictures due to the delay. My kids are competitive swimmers and I wasn't able to get action shots even in the sports mode. I decided to upgrade to a SLR. This camera came highly recommended by a local camera shop. It is easy to use. It comes with 2 lenses, the zoom is great. I am amazed at some of the pictures I have taken already. This camera has capabilities beyond what I will use, but I the pictures I have already taken are to be treasured.
Wow!! This is an amazing product. I was prepared not to be very impressed but I was wrong. It's tiny but it still works great. It transfers songs in about 1 second for each using Firewire. I have 50 songs on it so far and It still has so much memory left. It's easy to use and the games are great too. Get This Product!!! You won't be sorry!!!
I had semi-switched from Nikon to Canon with the purchase of this camera. Despite reports over focusing issues, I haven't had any real problems with it. The frame rate and high ISO on it is phenomenal. Anyone whose wanting a pro-caliber camera, this unit and the Nikon D3 are, in my opinion, ought to be the top 2 choices. Having used both cameras, I have to give Nikon the nod because of its 9-fps burst at FULL frame, slightly lower noise level at high ISO, and a more accurate auto white balance. Nevertheless, the Mark III is a fantastic camera. Shooting with both Canon & Nikon is like dating a blonde & brunette at the same time. :o)
The Cisco RVS4000 is a perfectly good router with adequate features, but it is useless if you have a high-speed connection to the Internet.I had this product for 2 years, while paying Comcast for a 50Mbps connection to the Internet. I was always surprised at how sluggish my connection was, but I chalked it up to having lots of connected devices. One day Amazon videos stopped working, so I called Comcast.They sent a technician out to my house, made a few fixes, and doubled my speed from 6Mbps to 12Mbps. Then we tried an experiment where I connected my computer directly to the cable modem, bypassing the RVS4000 router. The speed went to 61Mbps! The router was not even close to being able to keep up.I just bought an Asus RT-n66u, and now every computer gets 50-60+Mbps, even over WiFi! Buy the Asus, don't waste your time on the Cisco.ASUS ASUS RT-AC66U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
NEW UPDATE : It appears NOAA has changed the alert tone system and this unit is now shutting off after the alert instead of it still broadcasting like when I bought it.This is an excellent update from NOAA.About a month ago we were getting tornado warnings about every fifteen minutes for 48 hours which is unusual for Naples FL.It was another time the radio paid for itself as location and direction were given and it made it easy to track as we don't have basements in Florida so the timely warnings were a plus.One thing that might get on peoples nerves are the small craft warnings and this is what you get the most of in my area but on the flip side it has been very helpful and the most dependable model I have bought.I would recommend this for anyone living within 100 miles of the gulf coast and Atlantic ocean. I am repeating this recommendation on purpose .Storms are one time to much information does not hurt.It's battery back-up is three AA batteries so keep extra ones handy in case the batteries get weak just when you need them and the radio has a battery meter so you will know in advance. Duracell batteries are the best brand to buy.UPDATE : The unit is now one year old and works as new. I have had four other weather radios , spending more money will not get you a better unit.*** If you live within 100 miles of the gulf coast , near any seashore , hurricane country , tornado ally ,rivers prone to flooding now is the time to buy ***.This unit can save your life and I do not work for the manufacture.There is no reason to spend more money on features that you do not need.Do not waste your battery life on a weather radio with AM/FM buy a separate radio. S.A.M.E. works great but if you are not a boater and live near the water be advised you will get a lot of small craft warnings.That being said in a storm you will get advanced warning of storm and land fall location in a hurricane.Tornadoes , Hail and other weather emergencies are covered but with S.A.M.E. technology your warnings are localized and this is very important.One note of cation , NOAA weather radio ( US Govt. ) sometimes uses towns that in everyday life we might not be accustom to so it is good to keep a state map with the radio so if the radio barks out a location that does not sound familiar you can find it.Like smoke detectors , best to change back-up batteries every 6 months.This is not a requirement for the radio but will extend useful life if caught with no power.Keep a flashlight with the radio , in an emergency you won't have to go searching for one.Have a plan in place before the storm and remember to speak to your children before any storm on what your family plans are
I don't need advance warning of law enforcement around town but my car (Porsche, Boxster S) doesn't like to travel at 50 or 65 for hours on end on the interstate. We recently took a 17-day, 3k mile driving vacation from San Jose, CA to Whistler, BC and the RX65 paid for itself on the first day, the last day and probably more than once in between.
The product works great (sound, feel in ear, etc). I bought them for use at work and on the motorcycle. For the bike, the tension on the wire bothers my ear after about 30 minutes, but in the office they are outstanding.
My TV is kind of outdated now but I still remember how much I spent when I bought it! This is a small price to pay to get the most out of your investment!!
Can't say much about the case. The camera fits perfectly into it and that's exactly how it's supposed to be.
I have had the misfortune of buying this product, I would not suggest it to ANYONE, you could toss your money out the window and get more of a benefit. The problem is this, Garmin, however may make great GPS hardware, there software ..., Real bad! whn=en you buy a Garmin GPS, you MUST use there software, if you do not, you will not have any information as to where you are. The ...is that there software is VERY expensive, and DOSNT EVEN WORK! I bought the Mapsource Metroguide USA for about ... and then I tried to install it, I selected the region I needed on my PC and I got a prompt to insert "disk 0" asking for some file I DID NOT HAVE, I didnt even have that disk! I have written Garmin about this, and have not yet heard back from them. Weather they fix my problem or not is not the issue, the point is if I were in your shoes, I would go with some other product! Good luck
Bought this for my 14yr old. As I loaded music, video, photos, I was relieved at not having to "gum up" my computer with a lot of extra software. It was SO easy to get files onto the player and navigation was also easy. I was surprised by the reviews that expressed difficulty in getting around the menus. Screen quality is fabulous for price. One of the BEST features of this device, and in my opinion making it sound better than ANY ipod will ever sound, is the custom equalizer with low end 50Hz and high end 14kHz. Iriver does this and those frequencies make it SO much easier to match the player to any set of headphones. Musically, they are better as well. Ipods just don't sound that great. Bought a 2GB card and have 8 full length movies on it. Loaded main memory with plenty of songs. Very excited for my kid to open this on Christmas. Boot time is slow, but not a killer.
If you are not a fan of earbuds, yet would like comfortable great sounding headphones, then you should consider the iGrado headphones.The sit behind your head and take a little getting used to, but are comfortable for extended use while training.There is a smoothness and depth of sound that is surprising given the low price. Yes, there is good bass response too.My preferences in music are classical, jazz & blues, so I don't know how they sound with modern music, but for classical, jazz 'n blues they are much more than satisfactory.
I have been using the OmniMount UCL-XB for about a year now. I am using it to mount a 42" Visio LCD on the wall in my 105 year old house.Unlike the reviewers that had problems with mounting due to stud spacing with in there walls, I lucked out and this mount matched up very well. I ended up using four 3" Lag Bolts/Lag Screws, but once the mount was up I was able to hang from it my self (about 215 lbs.). Insulation took me about an hour and a half, and make sure you have a friend. It goes a lot smother if you have someone to lend a hand and help hold this and the TV up.I have not used the integrated cable management system (just have not gotten around to it, lazy I know) but the ability to pull the television away from the wall, I would have to say at least two feet is great for hooking up everything. The mount is a little stiff, and it takes a little muscle to accomplish this, but I would rather have a mount that holds a little too well than one that allows my TV to move too freely.I am extremely pleased, even if this is the most expensive mount I have seen. I am very confident that when I finally upgrade to a 60" this will be able to take it with out any issues.
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."
This is the most affordable and flexible mounting I found online - I highly recommend it.However, I would strongly caution people to take it easy on the screws - they strip easily. I just mounted it last night but couldn't put the tv on it because the vertical swivel was too loose - I tried to tighten but it stripped - now I've got to remove the stripped screw and put in another, and then tighten the swivel and remount the tv. Once thats complete I think it'll be perfect!
I have a Dolica ball head tripod. The Dolica head was okay, but panning wasn't great, and understandably as it was a ball head and not a pan head. I saw this one reviewed on Youtube and the reviews here seemed to be decent so I ordered it. So far I've used it on only twice or so, but I'm looking forward to doing more work with it. I'm enjoying it and it does a really good job and even pans well thanks to the pistolgrip style. It's much heavier than the Dolica head and when I move up and get a better tripod, I think I'd still keep this pistolgrip in my arsenal.
This product came with it's own case, the products worked great. I really just needed the reader, but I figured I could use a second Mico Card as well.
I have used this scanner to scan slides, negatives and APS film and it has produced beautiful results. The ICE technology is great because I got a lot of negatives with developing spots and it completely eliminates them. Printing results to 8X10 is no problem.
This is a great lens and I am extremely pleased with the results I am getting. Sharpness and clarity are on par with the more expenses lenses made for the high end cameras(I compared mine with a Nikon D80 18-200mm).I bought it because it is such a hassel to carry a lot of lenses. Changing lens carries the risk of getting dirt and lint inside the camera body. If tiny particles get on the mirror, they will show up in the pic and have to be removed with a computer. Even though I have a Pentax K10D, I simply did not want to take that risk. The lens hood is a bit cumbersome to put on, bit I solved that with a rubber collapsable hood. I don't think that problem should take away a star.Another great feature about this lens, when using manual focus, it flashes little red "dots" when you go past the correct focus point. After discovering that feature, most of my shooting is done manually, except for fast action stuff and moving objects. Macro and scenery are all manual now.Pentax K10D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
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
My Lacie 500Gb Rugged drive (the orange one) fits perfectly and I can put the FW800 cable in there. It's waaaaay better than just throwing the drive in my backpack.DVDJ G-FUNKPioneer Pro DJ National Demonstratorwww.dvdjgfunk.com
Like a baseball player with a decent batting average, some power, a little bit of speed and fairly good fielding ability, the Tamron 18-200 lens won't be an All-Star any time soon because it does not excel at any one thing. But, like that $500k/year utility infielder, this lens DOES provide a very good all-around value for what it is. Does it compare to a prime lens at either end? Heck, no. Is it a good lens to use when you can't carry a wide choice of lenses with you? Absolutely.I've been using this lens on my 20D quite a bit and have only a few minor gripes: it tends to hunt for AF (especially as you get closer to 200mm), and it's not the quietest lens I've used.An earlier reviewer mentioned that it maxed out at about 160mm. My own analysis shows that it is short of 200mm, but not by that large an extent; I found it much closer to 190. Still, there's no doubt that these zoom lenses with extreme ranges like this have a built-in fudge factor.Another reviewer described the problems he encountered when using two screw-on filters. There aren't too many primes that I've used that will avoid vignetting when using two filters. Heck, my 10-22 can barely handle one extra-slim. As for darkening the image - well, you're adding two more pieces of glass to a highly-complex lens assembly... just asking for trouble.As for the concern regarding blur at longer focal lengths, I highly recommend the use of a tripod. I noticed the exact same thing - blur and lack of sharpness - at lengths over 100mm. Keep the old rule of thumb in mind - if you're shooting handheld, your shutter speed should be no slower than the inverse of your focal length. A 200mm lens on a 20D (or Rebel XT for that matter), is an effective 320mm - I wouldn't recommend shooting any slower than 1/500 at max zoom with this lens - UNLESS you're using a tripod. When I mounted it firmly, I got great shots with no blur.Keep in mind that you get what you pay for here: the convenience of a wide-angle, normal, and moderate telephoto lens in one piece. If you're shooting professionally, or need absolutely perfect images, then carry the three or four lenses that this would otherwise replace in your bag. But if you want one easy-to-use, satisfactory lens, go for this one. It's a jack-of-all-trades, ace-of-none kinda deal.
I've been using this camera since April 2000 and really enjoy it. I am not a skilled photographer and still don't know how to work half of the features of this camera but am able to get great shots. The resolution is great and I love the Camedia software that comes with it. If you buy this, make sure to buy rechargable NMH batteries and a charger - it uses a lot of batteries. Also, upgrade the card to get a lot more pictures. Since you're not wasting film, you'll find yourself taking way more pictures and deleting the ones you don't want later. Although there are cameras with more mega-pixels out now, make sure you consider the quality of the lense when purchasing a digital camera. You won't go wrong with Olympus or Nikon, but some of the other brands really don't have the same optical quality and that effects pictures as much or more than just the pixel count.
I made this purchase on Amazon.com and had it sent directly to my Niece in Texas (I live in Oklahoma) as a Christmas present because my Niece had just had her first baby and I thought that no new Mom should be without a camera. She loves it. Every communication I get from her mentions her excellant camera.
Just bought this UPS (from a local large wholesaler) and after couple of days of using it , it will go back to the store as it releases some chemical fumes which I cannot hold onto - and I am usually not sensitive to smells.It also has a 60hz noise (humm) all the time. Made in China. Seems these companies forgot what quality control means.As functionality it works as advertised. If you plan to use it in your garage probable is OK. For a bedroom, office or living room.... forget about it.Going for an APC next
We purchased this machine because we needed fax capabilities and thought we might as well go for the whole machine. So far, it performs like it cost twice the price! The print quality is very good in both color/photo and black and white. The document feeder is really handy for fax/copy/scan-ing more than one page at a time. The ink cartridges seem to last. Don't believe the machine when it says it is out of ink. Just push ok and wait for the print quality to go down.
This thing was recommended to be used for transferring files from the camera instead of using the USB cable when I had lost the latter. It turned out to be a bit unstable and have destroyed some precious picture files while transferring to my XP computer. I recommend sticking with the cable direcly connected to the camera instead, and if you loose the cable, try buying it from cables-to-go.
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!
Great GPS, was able to use right out of the box without having to read the instructions cover to cover. Would highly recommend, I'll never be lost with this on the bike
Product works well. Needs no set up, just plug and playon my computer
I made a wrong order, the return is easy and quick. I have been an Amazon client for 10 years and was never disappointed.
This item is really to advert to everybody who want a good sound in car.Ihave already try another brands but this is the only one that give me back a good sound.
Wraps tightly around the Palm Z-22 providing excellent protection and firm hendling grip, don't be without one.
The famed engineers at Grado Labs are, well, famed, for a few reasons. A few things set most of their works apart.1.)Incredible sound (the "virtual soundstage" feel)2.)Quality US small-batch construction3.)Comfort and adjustability with the cans4.)Incredible value on their lower end cans (often given "best under $100" award)These phones more or less fail to live up to the Grado legacy in almost all these aspects. I will point out the sound is very good, especially for the price. The bass is a bit too strong for the newer construction style (though it is supposedly the same driver as in the famed SR60s) and the burn-in time is insanely long, but overall this is the best sound you're going to get in the 50 dollar price range.Ok, the pro is out of the way...on to the cons. Oh, the cons. The many, many, cons.First off, these phones are made in China. Now, this in itself isn't necessarily a con, but Grado Labs cans are known for being well made by a small team of workers in Brooklyn. These are mass-produced in another country, much like almost every other product in the western world. On the upside, I suppose you could consider an increase in Chinese jobs another pro, but, call me crazy, I would say the loss of small batch quality construction (and increase in American jobs) outweighs it.Which takes me to my next critique. Drivers aside, these headphones are poorly constructed junk. The band is an inflexible piece of cheap, hard, unpadded, plastic. Very very cheaply made, no quality here. The cord itself is pretty thin but looks somewhat durable, until you see the area where the cord meets the plug. Maybe looks are deceiving, but the thin, bendable cord/plug junction on cheaper phones is almost always the first piece to go, especially if bent the wrong way, and this cord/plug junction looks pretty bad.As far as comfort goes, I would give these a -5 if I could. Back to that band. That inflexible, nonadjustable, piece of cheap plastic for the band, which presses tightly against your head, digging into your skin and giving you a nice headache to go along with your nice sound! Comfort here is, simply, nonexistent. They pinch against your head and cannot be adjusted.Furthermore, although these are supposed to be a portable answer to the Ipod-era, these headphones are guilty of the worst sound leakage I've ever seen, in any model, from any company! I understand that some sound leakage is necessary from any open air design, but this is just insane...I could not picture being in close proximity with anyone without annoying the crap out of them at any volume level.I should also mention that these headphones snapped in half when I attempted to adjust them. Yes, in half. Right down the middle of the cheap, uncomfortable, unadjustable, plastic band. I realize that this is my fault for bending the headphones, and I take responsibility for it, (I have not attempted to call in a warranty claim, this was a result of my tampering) but I will maintain that they were simply unwearable in the condition they were shipped in. (Maybe I just have a humongously oversized cranium...) I attempted to adjust them by bending the plastic a little, (the only way you CAN adjust these), and they snapped. Truth be told, I'm not missing out on much.Finally, a few recommended alternatives in the price range. I cannot possibly recommend Grado's SR60 model enough. For an extra 20 or so bucks you get quality, small batch construction design on a comfortable, durable, set of great sounding cans(although not exactly "portable" by everyone's standards). If you're looking for a great sounding set of more portable headphones in a low price range, check out the Sennheiser PX-100s or the Koss Portapros. Both are cheaper than the iGrados, have pretty similar sound, and trump these 50 dollar phones in every other category. The Portapros also have an insane no-questions-asked lifetime warranty if you're rough on your cans or prone to accidents.In closing, to the consumer, I would recommend not purchasing these cans. Instead, check out my listed alternatives.And, to Grado, I would simply like to say, "Shame on you. I trusted you."
Using this remote is so much easier than running back and forth with the self-timer. It's also great for long shutter speed shots.
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 don't think this case is as bad as everyone claims. I did'nt have a hard time sliding my ipod in and out of the thing.And i really like the screen protector and i'm pretty sure that if i drop my ipod with this thing on it will be safe.
I LOVE!!!!! the design of this keyboard. The rounded corners, built in track wheel and (not seen in pc) scroll wheel at your left middle finger, the second right mouse button for your right middle finger... by far the most functional placmement of any trackball keyboard I have seen. There's even slight indents on the under side so it sits right over your upper thighs while in a lounge chair. A++++ on form factor!For those considering this keyboard, it is not just for a media center as my primary use is the office. No more sore shoulder on my mouse side and I now sit comfortably with my shoulders square to the monitor so it encourages much better posture than a mouse. This has probably even saved me from carpel tunnel syndrome!Although I haven't tested the range to it's maximum, I have had no issue in small to medium sized conference rooms while straying 20-30 feet from the receiver and many people have commented how cool it was I could move around the room and face the projection screen, instead of with my head buried in my laptop. Much more interactive. The receiver too is a very friendly USB stick about the size of a flash thumb drive.The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the build quality. Although I have gotten used to it, it would probably feel a bit cramped for some who like a full size keyboard and the size dictates the number keys are less important. But this is no differnet really than a lap top keyboard and it is not a big nuisance for me personally. It is more the 'cheap' keystroke feel that disappoints and it is a bit louder than a really high quality keyboard. But keep in mind when I say 'high' quality, I am talking about the likes of a Logitech DiNovo which is twice the price.Also, there are two rubber feet on the underside which peel off fairly easily and once one gets lost (and one eventually will in the portable settings for which it is intended), you have to pull off the other as it will not site right on a desk. Luckily, it's heavy enough that it doesn't slide around a desk without them.Still, for the price, and for the form factor, these nits are easily overlooked. This is such a handy keyboard I am even considering a second one, just in case they decide to stop making it. I have not seen any other form factor that makes deskless mousing and scrolling so effortless. I'd have a hard time living without it now.
I used this router to successfully set up a home LAN off a DSLconnection with a PC, a laptop, and a Laserprinter. Setup went fairlysmoothly, but it was critical to run the WINIPCFG program on bothcomputers in order to release then renew the DSL lease once all theconnections were established. The printer connection was easy to setup with the accompanying software and works well, allowing bothcomputers to share a HP LaserJet Series II printer.
The IPOD Shuffle is a great product for anyone working out. It is small and attaches easily to gym clothes. Product performes like a dream. The cordless headphones are a great investment....no more cords to deal with when lifting weights or running....A MUST HAVE!!
These were expensive.....These are a P. O. S.If you dont know what POS is google it, because I cant say it on amazon. Basically, the layer has an OFFSET. The layers do not match in position. This will give you CRC errors if you have a file which is directly on a layer break, or at the end of the disk. DO NOT BUY, I REPEAT, DO NOT BUY.IM NOT SURE WHY MEMOREX HASNT RECALLED THEIR CRUMMY PRODUCT.
I've been using the Lowell Ego 2-Light Set for a few years now and all I can tell you is not to waste your money. Every time I set it up I promise myself I'll never use it again.You'd be better off getting a light tent or an EZ Cube. They give better light diffusion anyway.Setting up the Lowell Ego is a Royal Pain. Everything is made of cheap plastic. The "fin" that holds up the backdrop is made of clear plastic that is "scored" and will eventually break off from continuous folding and unfolding. It has a tendency to want to fold back, making the backdrop holder collapse in the middle of a shoot.The hardest part is trying to fit the bulb sockets in the plastic holders inside the diffusers. You are supposed to reach in from the top of the diffuser, bend down two plastic holders, put the bulb sockets through the holes and secure them with little rubber caps. That works fine if you have four hands. And the rubber caps have a habit of coming off and shooting across the room before you can get the bulbs in to secure the entire assembly.The diffuser panels are supposed to fit in slots in the bottom of the light socket assembly. However, they keep slipping out. It's not a big deal though, as the system still works fine, even if the diffusers are not seated correctly.If you do finally get everything together, the Lowell Ego works OK. It's not great, but it does the job. You can get some nice photos with this setup. But it's not worth the effort for what they charge you.If you like to torture yourself, then by all means buy this. If not, go for one of those cube diffuser tents.
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 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.
Good LCD TV, unless it breaks...there is NO customer support! I've had this LCD TV for about 8 months, and it performs well, especially when using the built-in HD-DVD. The remote control volume function went out, and I contacted Customer support...5 times!! (they are always unavailable, and you get to leave a message that will never be returned.) I even e-mailed them, and I still get no response.
I received my Magellan 6000T about 3 weeks ago. After 2 weeks and usingit 3 or 4 times I realized that the directions being given were not accurate.About that time the unit stopped working. I called the Magellan repair center and the technician thought that the hard drive might be bad and said that I should send it to Fort Worth Texas which I did. After a week I called the technical support and found that they cannot locate my unit. As of now about 3 and one half weeks, I have no new unit and it cannot be located and I'm convinced I will not have it for my trip. I think this speaks bad of the product as well as the service. Only time will tell and I will probably have to buy another GPS (maybe a Garmin) for the trip.
Got this for my CFA prep/test and i couldn't have been happier. It only goes on to prove that one does not have to be complex to be advanced. I would recommend this calculator to every business student, analyst, manager.
I got this cable to hook up a laptop to the TV, and it works great.My local retail stores all offered kludgy alternatives costing much more.My only negative is that the cable is thicker than I realized and doesn't hide well under the area rug between the TV and couch.
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.
Excellent purchase at a good price. Very happy with the quality of the toner. Would buy again b/c it was a good deal
Great camera although a little slow when taking pictures in low light conditions. I got a kick out of the bad review from Dec 22, 2006. The same thing happened to my DSC-W1, although it is not megaPixels dying. The dark spots are caused by dirt trapped inside the camera from using it in a dusty location. I had mine cleaned (including CCD) and the dark spots are now gone.
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
I read the reviews and spoke with technical support at Canon. They were coming out with a new model and these were going fast and at a good price point. Much better than the lower priced IDE technology. Plenty of adjustment available through the software. [Using this on a Mac OS]. I got it to scan misc. items. Yeah, i understand it's not superfast, but hey...that's okay...in fact this thing is slow...i do other things while i'm waiting and then it doesn't seem like a waste of time...well built and great customer support.
Powerful tool to decrease the movement with or without a tripod.I recommend to move the camera easily and quickly find the target with this device.
This is my first (and probably last) DSLR camera. I am very pleased with it. I purchased it after a lot of research because I wanted the most camera I could get without a large investment. I also wanted a camera that wouldn't require the next year or so to learn how to use it. This camera really fills the bill. Recently took it to Rocky Mtn. Nation Park and produced excellent photos. I have several Nikon digital point and shoot camera's but the photo results and quick shutter of the D40 can't be compared to the point and shoot camera's. The Ken Rockwell http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm review settled the decision to but this camera. I'm glad I did. Now for a good flash; the remote and a telephoto.
I bought an Apex AD-800 DVD player in June 2002. I have played less than 20 DVD's. It now has red lines in the display and will not play DVD's. Apex says it will repair it, if I ship it to them. The repair will cost $...Apex should be recalling these and replacing them. I am going to save my money and search for a company and sells products that are fit for comsumer use. By the way, I'm unplugging mine. It might not be a safe product, either.
This keyboard has good wireless functionality. I'm typing this from my chair but the receiver is far away from me, with a metal mesh between it and me. The reason I need wireless is I love to connect my pc to my hdtv. plus it is less messy with wireless. It does not have scratches on it like I thought it may. Nice extra key's you don't have to pause and figure out what they are for. Because they are simple. The play key for music looks like it does on a stereo. The fast forward key ditto. The email key the same it looks like on a windows email icon, the home key, a big size picture of a house. The calculator key though kinda looks like a calculator. The keyboard also has a 'back' key for the browser. I guess because must people don't know you can use the backspace for that(and shift backspace for forward). But it is placed perfectly even has a stop key next to it. I did a pants test with my mouse. If it can be used without stuttering, or missing movements on my pants it is good (that when I'm in a crowded place and have no where to place the mouse). IT IS GOOD! The only thing this thing could have ia backlighting! Okay this is a edit. I can only review once, but I have bought this new and used, one for our business and the other for me at home. Both good buys!
Great product...now all my DVD movies can be organized in one place without all the bulky plastic cases. The online discware organization system is a plus...would recommend it to others.
It is very good device with strong support from Garmin LTD.I have broken one device already, and the company replaced it for flat rate of 175 $ in US.I feel very comfortble to use it and recommend it.
Great Player. Very versatile. Sound quality is very good. On occassion, the player will freeze up trying to load a song. Seems to be due to a bad file, but the only way to reboot is to either let the battery run down or plug it into the computer. If you are away from the computer, the player is useless. Customer service is non existant and the owners manual is of very little use. The player deserves 5 stars, but lack of customer service and a poor owner's manual drops the rating. I still would recommend the player. It plays for a long time on a charge.
Just set this up to use today. Very impressed so far. Pulling in distant AM and FM stations very nicely. It is a fun radio to operate and looks very nice. Currently have the line out to my stereo set up and that is impressive for music, not so hot for talk and sports, the radio speaker is better for that. The 90 min auto sleep function can be overiden on the DL if you wish. I live in the mountains of central upstate NY, surrounded by higher terrain in all directions especially to the North and West. Tonight I listened to Friday night oldies on 740AM from Canada. Hockey games in Philly and Chicago on AM. During the day and a little tonight, Binghamton NY oldies radio on 100.5FM. Also pulled in tons of short wave broadcasts tonight. I am not familiar with SW so I will have to learn the ropes with that. The wide setting is usefull to me and provided great listening on AM during the day for a couple of local am stations one 20 miles to the east and one 20 miles to the west. Not many good am stations available to me in my location during the day so the wide setting worked well during the day and the narrow was best at night when everything came to life on AM. Head phones gave very nice stereo on FM. The Duel tuning ratio knobs worked very well. No wobble in mine, but the display model on the floor was terible, it felt like the knobs were about to fall off. Everything work perfectly on the one I bought, nicely lighted freq indicator (digital) with analog tuning NICE. Clock, alarm, timer, swithes. For the price ($100) it does what it is suppose to do very well. The wip antenna for FM is a big one and very sturdy. The radio must have a very large ferrite bar internal antenna for AM given the fine AM it produces. The AFC operated OK. Although it works very well now without any external antenna help, I am going to try a C.Crane twin ferrite antenna with it which should really make it shine on AM. Be carefull with the battery cover it is thin plastic and it does not look like it would take much to break it when removing it to install the 4 D cells. Currently running mine with the AC/DC 6 volt adaptor. Overall - Glad I bought it. 5 StarsUPDATE 4/23/09 after 2 months - Still think this is a nice little radio, I use it everyday for hours at a time. I have added the Crain Twin Coil antenna connected inductively and it makes a great combination. Fun radio for everyday use. I could not have asked for more for the money. Still 5 Stars !
This functions well but I get a "battery door open" error message on a regular basis.
This player doesn't work with Windows Media Player. This player works by dragging files in Windows Explorer so any protected content WMAs will only cause a format error. If you are only playing songs you took off your own CDs then this player should work fine, but if you have any music you've downloaded from a Napster type service then you are out of luck.
Other than the fact that it came with bare minimum instructions, the power supply was easy to install, and runs quietly with no problems. Not recommended for anyone who has no experience building computers.
I bought one of these at radio shack for the rip off price of $15. Got this not too long after and it's just as good if not better so I returned the radio shack one. Cant beat the price and is sent from usa and not china
Used this cable to hook up my projector.. Works great at 720p, but mixed results in 1080.. Not sure if it an issue with my Blu Ray player worked fine with one, but not the other.. Fits my needs, and can't beat the price.
I love this MP3 Player, BUT, I purchased it at Walgreens for $5.00. Originally only $10.00. I can't believe they want $99.00 for this....PLEASE!
microphone works great and I am glad I got the one with mic jack and not USB since my USB ports are really full. Works nice and clear.
Much better than lower frequency sysstem I previously had. Very sensitive to pointing angle. Had to adjust it several times to eliminate intermittent interference. No problem with microwave operating in close proximity.
I purchased the Sony DSC-N2 10mp camera about a month ago. I liked the features and the large 3" LCD screen but I was a little nervous about the touch screen. However, after reading a few reviews that I would give it a try. The touch screen works great and the camera takes great pictures. It has a very fast startup and quickly saves the pictures without a noticeable delay even using the highest resolution. It has high ISO sensitivity and when activated takes great pictures in almost pitch black conditions. The menus are easy to use and allow quiet a bit of customization.The online ordering from Amazon was easy and the camera arrived in factory boxes within a couple days via UPS. I was very satisfied with my purchase!
Having attempted to set up a wireless network once before, I was apprehensive about the ease of installation. What a pleasant surprise when it took me less than 10 minutes to get up and running.I originally purchased this product as it is compatible with Linux applications and it has proven to be an an excellent product with simple to install instructions and lots of power. I highly recommend it!
I'm on my second pair of these headphones. I'm no audiophile - just a gym rat who uses them every day to drive my workouts.Considering the class of headphones under $50 that I have used, for this one:The Good features: great sound, light on head, excellent bang for the buck.The Bad features: I carry them in my gym bag along with my other stuff. The cord gets tangled up half the time. Also, after some time (1-2 years) the ear cushions become shredded, and must be replaced.June 22, 2012 update. I have purchased another pair, and I'm very impressed. (New headphones needed since the previous pair would intermittently drop the signal.) The cord seems shorter, and it is thicker so it only gets a little tangled. Also the ear muffins appear larger. For the price, I know of nothing that's better. A great buy.
I had been looking for a power cord and the cheapest I could find then was 90.00 this was the exact cord for a quarter of the price. I will definitely recommend this product to anyone that needs a new power cord
My husband seems to go through these phone headsets about yearly. We have been buying a panasonic which has been ok, but we wanted to try the plantronics to see if it would last longer. I am sure it will, because he rarely uses it! He tried it for several days, but said he just couldn't hear the person on the other end. They could hear him ok, but he was sick of asking everyone to repeat what they said. This one isn't a good one.
The other reviewers covered it pretty well - this is a great little unit, and it works pretty much as advertised. A cheap external microphone helps the sound quality considerably, and eliminates the handling noise (which can be severe).The software that comes with this device is absolutely essential. It's a primitive-looking application, and I wouldn't dream of using it for any serious sound engineering, but it does the one thing it really needs to do: decrypts the oddball, proprietary Olympus DSS codec into something usable. For Mac users, it's also important that it decrypts the WMV format (used for the high-fidelity settings) into AIFF. Otherwise, you'd be stuck with Windows Media Player files, which are limited on any platform and practically useless on a Mac.Note to Olympus: open standards are the way of the future. Get with the program.Note to Linux users: don't buy this device. You'll have a heck of a time trying to get your recordings out of it.
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.
This drive has a very nice design. There is a blue LED inside the body which you can't see unless it is powered. I like the cap variations and the size factor. I don't like that much the too long neck strap, I could do with a much shorter one just for my hand. The drive is quite small and smooth so if you have sweaty fingers it is difficult to pull the drive out of the USB port.The reading speed is the promised 12MB/sec but I got only between 4-5MB/sec for writing. It still, however, by far surpasses the minimum needed for the Vista's ReadyBoost, although I haven't tried it. A 730MB file took 2:50 to write and only 1:00 to read. No drivers needed.Could be cheaper. I recommend it.
I love this trackball but can't get it to work in XP or Vista or W7. I bought several to last me the rest of my life, after I fell in love with them, but.... Has anyone had any success in getting it to work after it wouldn't work? I attach thru a PS2-usb adapter. Maybe I could try a different ps2-usb adapter. Any suggestions?
Last Christmas I got the Sony MDR-EX71SL headphones from Sony. I read very positive reviews on these which convinced me they would be the perfect add-on to my 60GB iPod Video.The package contains the headphones, an extension cord, a case for safekeeping, and three different sizes ear buds to make sure they are the perfect fit for everyone. Once I found the right size ear buds (trail and error) I connected them to my iPod and cranked up the volume. I was immediately impressed with the sound quality especially compared to the standard headphones that come with the iPod.The headphones deliver a very good sound quality across the board. I don't only use them to listen to music, but also for listening to podcasts and watch videos. They perform excellent with both.To be considered for use with an iPod nowadays headphones also have to come in white. These can be ordered both in white and black (I have the black ones because I have a black iPod).The feature I like most is that they seal the ear canal off with the rubber ear bud. This might take some getting used to for some people (it's like sticking your fingers in your ears) but once the music starts to play it drowns out all outside noises leaving it with just you and the music. They work so well I decided to ditch my `old' noise cancelling headphones I used for air travel because the Sony headphones drown out the engine sound just as well, deliver a better quality sound, and are much more portable.The one thing I don't like about the headphones is wearing them when running on a treadmill. I usually put my iPod in the cup-holder of the treadmill so I don't have to wear it on my arm. For this I have to use my extension cord that came with the headphones. Unfortunately this adds just a little weight and once I start to sweat a little the weight from the connection bouncing up and down will sometimes make one bud slide out of my ear. If there is one thing I would ask Sony to change it would be to include a clip which I can attach to the cord and clip it to my t-shirt (just like the headphones for cell phones have).The Sony MDR-EX71SL is definitely worth the money. If you are looking for headphones I would take these into serious consideration.Score: 9 out of 10+ great sound+ drowns-out noise+ ergonomically designed- the extension cord connection is uncomfortable when running
Our Samsung HDTV arrived on time and was unpacked in our living room by the deliverer in very good condition. It has all the connections needed for the satellite receiver, our separate DVD and VCR as well as connectors to use it as a computer monitor or monitor for those small portable HDs with pictures. The image quality is a delight, particularly after switching from our old, fat TV. I like how the remote can be programed to give understandable Source names for the various video inputs which makes it easier to switch to the different pieces of equipment.
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.
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.
Had it for about 2 months now and have really been working it out. I've used it in many different lighting conditions and have taken quite a few short movies with it. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with the results and general ease of use.Keep in mind that like most cameras in this price range, it performs better in good lighting conditions and starts to get grainy in lower light (at least without the use of the flash). Startup speed is excellent. Burst mode works very well. The preset modes are usually spot on for their indended uses. I'd suggest getting a nice set of rechargables as it will go through double-A's in a hurry. I've also seen XD memory cards getting much more affordable so go for the biggest you can get. My 512 gets me about 12 minutes of video or over 400 pics.This camera is a nice bridge between higher end/higher dollar SLR-like cameras and the 3x zoom drop-in-your-pocket convenience cameras. At a steadily decreasing price it's becoming a better value all the time.
This appeared to be an ideal convertor tool from smart media to CF. However, having purchased one, I find from consultation with Pretec that it is limited to a max of 32Mb smart media card - hardly sufficient for many peoples needs today. In addition this is not mentioned on the Amazon description - in fact the implication is that it can support 64Mb cards.A product I wish I had not bought!
Canon original Magenta ink is a must if you plan on printing your own photos from a Canon photo printer. I've tried generics and they red hue is too strong. However I would not recommend Canon ink if you are using for printing graphics because of the cost. Greatproduct, price is more, but quality is the best.
Love this lcd, after wanting one for a while I began to research which brand to buy. First, i was stuck with Polaroid Lcd 23", but after a few friends told me to pay the extra cash and get a samsung, due to its contrast and HDMI, I just went to circuitcity and began to look at them. First, I was confused which one to buy. I didn't know which one to buy, between the 23" and the 26" I had no clue. That is until the sells lady told me that the 26" was discontinued and that the one they had was an open box special. I was thinking about it and was worried that maybe it was a bad LCD screen, so I just bought warranty for it and took it home. The first time I set it up I notice that right out of the box it was a little red in color. After 3 days of going over the colors, the contrast, the bright, and on and on. It was so awesome when I got the color just right!! DVDs looks nice and my PS2 looks so awesome on it, be warned! some PS2 games do not look well on it, but kingdom hearts 2 sure looks sweet!! Anywho, after you go over the settings and get the colors right you will be happy with this samsung Lcd screen.And if you already have it...I'll give you the best color settings for your samsung LCD screen right here!!for movies!!contrast: 75Brightness: 61Sharpness: 0Color:19Tint: defaultcolor tone: warm 1Anywho, use those numbers if you want to.I am just happy with my LCD scree. ^_^
I purchased this mp3 player . It is pretty neat . The only thing is it charges from a windows xp operating system . The battery lasts for days before needing to be fully recharged . Transferring music on it is fairly easy , I have no complaints . Very much satisfied with this mp3 player .
It item is very good! It can use in the USA and in Europe, and it is very useful.I like Amason service!
I bought a used lens and it came in good condition. No scratches. I tried it with my camera and it seems to work just fine. I have not used it extensively yet, but I am optimistic that it will perform properly.
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.
Works just like the original remote with no problems. The price was also a bargain that was much cheaper than even walmart had at almost 30 bucks.
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.
Have just received 2 of these players (1 black, 1 white). With the white one the head phones don't work and with the black one, the center main control switch is rotated about 5 degrees. Also the silicon case that comes with it has the hole at the top for the power switch on the wrong side on both units!(Latest update - Tech support say they will send out new versions with switch hole on the correct side)Documentation that comes with it (basic but OK) states that the unit also has 3 games installed but no option in any menu to actually find these games. (Latest updated - did get latest sofware from Tech Support and there is a game) Also, there is an option to delay when the screen saver comes on and when the screen goes blank, but when the time is changed on one, it automatically changes the other. Not quite sure what the screen saver is but sometime I notice that the back light on the display dims and so this could be it.There is also a clock but you have to reset it everytime the unit is switched off. Not quite sure why there is a clock since it never comes up in any if the screens. (Latest update - Tech Support say this problem will be fixed in later software version)Could never contact Tech Support on the phone but email support does exist and typically get response after 2 - 3 daysTo summarise, unit looks good (comes in a really nice box) works OK, except for the quirks listed above.Since I have now made contact with Tech Support I would upgrade my original 2 start rating to a 3 or 4.
Shipping was great! Price was fantastic. I actually received 4 cartridges in the original box for the price of what 2 would have cost me at Office Depot or anywhere else. Thanks.
Best gift I've bought myself in years. Now I'll never go back to cds. Extremly lightweight, I can carry it with me anywhere. Great product for the money,would recommend to someone new to mp3s like I am. Very easy to load,I put almost 200 songs on mine in an hour. I also put an sd card in no problem.The only complant I have is I can't figure out how to set it to resume.
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.
What I got doesn't look like the picture on the product page and it didn't work with my Leapfrog system when I tried it. I returned it for replacement, thinking it was defective. However, the replacement Amazon sent me doesn't work either and I'm returning it, too. The new version just isn't compatible; not only doesn't it look like the old one, neither the unit nor the box mentions "Leapfrog" anymore and the receiver doesn't work with the Leapfrog system. Even though the model numbers are the same, something is different! When I looked this morning someone else just reported the same issue, so it's not just my setup.
At first I thought this was a great tripod and used it one time outdoors and then mostlyfor indoor still of product shots. Then I barely used it and now it is almost a year old-I went to use it (barely opened the clasp) and the cheap plastic parts making up the lockingmechanism on the legs broke. I tried to get in touch via email to the Velbon company and they donot seem to care. I tried calling and realized they in the UK. So, if you bought this piece of junkbetter return it quick before it breaks on you too and you are left with no product support on it at all.My suggestion. Buy USA made.
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.
Along with the other review, I too have had a similar experience with the now infamous disappearing wireless capabilities this product is advertised to have. Along with the same experience with HP's customer support, I can never recommend an HP computer to anyone. The known HUNDREDS of consumers with this issue have been sold lemons, so stay away from the DV6000 and DV9000 series. Do a google search for "DV6000 wireless issue"-Nate
A classic headphone that should be in everyone's collection ..These headphones have remained the same for the last 20 over years ...Recently, it has finally been made to allow iPhone users to enjoy these with the mic function.
very happy with the binoculars. they are just what i wanted ,you can pick them up and look at something and not worry about focussing them.
After a couple of tornado warnings hit my area I looked for a weather radio. This unit is absolutely great - small, good receptions, and amazon had the best price I could find on-line. Two weeks after buying the first one, I bought a second unit to keep on the first floor of our house. Never thought $30 could give you that peace of mind.
I used it to connect a Garmin GPS unit to my Mac while running Parallels to update the Garmin database - worked fine.
It's cheap, but it's lousy. I use it with an XP system, and almost without fail, any CD that runs out within about 1/4 of the outer edge of the disc starts skipping, even on perfect, new discs from major labels (including Sony). The discs all play correctly in other drives. Playing or ripping the tracks again produces skips in completely different spots, and it's only the outer 1/4 or so it does it on, so many audio CDs play just fine. Not sure if it has the same problem reading data CDs.
Made the purchase after reading dozens of other reviews on Amazon and am very pleased with this purchase. The software loaded seamlessly and I was able to fully install and connect to Skype within about 10 minutes, including download time. Picture and audio quality is excellent. I great value - highly recommended.
Title says it all. plugged into new Vaio desktop, Windows XP Home. Loaded driver. And it worked. An easy way to wireless, if you have free USB port....
Loved the product while it lasted - which was about a week. The internal battery gave out and the unit would not hold a charge.
I used this cable to extend the range of my HP 1200 laser printer. When I tried to hook up a Trendnet print server it would not fit inside of the HP 1200 printer. This cable helped me extend the printer connection outside of the printer.
After reviewing half a dozen other players I chose this one based on reviews and features.Positives:- USB connection; no software install required; just plug it in- Rechargable battery that charges while it is plugged into USB port- Drag/Drop files to/from explorer- Can store data files- FM Tuner; can record FM stations as well- Voice recording- Small, with simple joystick interface- Several attachments and protective case includedNegatives:- Supplied ear buds are not very useful; they fall out when I run, so I purchased an $8-$9 wrap-around headphones from Best Buy; works great!I am very happy with this purchase, and I recommend this player.
I'm using this cable to connect my 360 to my monitor and it works great. The picture is very clear
I had been looking for a neoprene sleeve for my 13" iBook for a while that didn't cost a fortune. I love this one because of the zippered pocket that fits my charger or whatever else I need. It is really is perfect for me and great quality!
I purchased two Apex 2600 for CHRISTmas presents. So far we have only hooked up one of them. The Unit seems to play all formats that I have put in it (Jpeg, Kodak Pic's And DVD-R) I have read other reviews and some good and soom not so good, but my feeling at this time is &quot;Two Thumbs Up&quot;!!! (I Guess Only Time Will Tell???)P.S The Remote Control does seem to get confused at times and doesnt respond but It may be just operator error??
When I bought this it never said in the item description that it would not receive if I had a metal roof. I had to buy an external ant and I still don't receive the signal very well, and I only live 45 miles from the national weather service. I would not buy it again.P.B.
I bought this for my small home office after my ever faithful C80 died after 3 years. I wanted the newer model because it was good for printing out decent photos and I have a lot of images of artwork to print out. As I am writing this I am on my third replacement printer, now the C88+ and I've gotten nothing but trouble from the C88 and the C88+Sometimes the machine will not print at all, so i had my assistant check it out. First she made sure the driver was set in Page Setup, but after a while it became even more pickier and the driver setting would change the driver setting on its own.Then after we got that fixed the printouts came out faded, even after a NEW BLACK INK CARTRIDGE WAS INSTALLED! We called Epson and they sent us the newer C88+ and still we're getting grief. The first one they sent over died after about a week and a half, it just refused to print and kept saying the ink was out immediately after we put in a fresh one, and now the new one we have is doing the same thing, so we're counting down till that one refuses to print.We have to jump through hoops to get these printers to work and they still end up gving back another problem or setting itself back to the same problem and when you're trying to run a business you have no time to babysit and obsess about a printer. When you buy a piece of equipment is it too much to ask that it actually work and do the task its created for? NO!Do yourself a favor and please don't waste your precious, fleeting time and money on this plastic piece of trouble and grief.
It's cool. After i unpacked the package, i found the really smallest cool mp3 players. The band is also good and the software is very easy to use.
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. :)
I like this projector better than the last one I had. The DLP projector was accidently knocked off the table and the DLP color mirrors was destroyed. I chose this because of the system and it seems much brighter and works great. Chas
This keyboard has worked well for me. I've had a couple of questions on functionality of the "F1-9" keys and also waking it up after it has been disconnected from my PC. (should respond to just a key stroke, but I have sometimes found that I have to take out the batteries and put them back in to accomplish this) The customer service at DSI was very responsive and friendly when I contacted them regarding my questions. A good value.
I bought this item because the CD player in my car died, and I wanted more than just the radio to listen to. It works well, and I've had no trouble getting it to transmit onto almost any station. Like some of the other reviewers pointed out, there is sound distortion, but that's to be expected when it's being transmitted like this. Overall, a good product!
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 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.
The technical performance of this TV seems very good. The features clearly make this a very versatile product and the price is right. But be certain to carefully look at a photo of the product before ordering. The design is quite "mod" and I found that the shiny plastic enclosure detracts from the viewing experience; while the picture is great, the black frame reflects any light source that's in the room. I guess from years of having Sony products I was expecting a more subtle enclosure. My fault for not looking more carefully. So if you have a modern house or apartment this set might be perfect. But you might choose differently if you are in a more traditional environment or might be bothered by reflections from the frame.
This is the same product you'd get if you went to the store and bought it, but is more convenient especially if you don't have the ability to easily get to a store that sells it. Shipping was as promised and the cartridges worked just as they should.
I don't have much to say other than WOW! This card is amazing. So far, this little thing has handled everything I've thrown at it. There has been no issues with flakiness, restarts, or temperature. The biggest concern I've had is the sheer size of the card. It's on the large side, so make sure you have plenty of room in your case.
I own a pair of Shure E3s, which are excellent, but I find myself now using the PortaPros more often. They are much more convenient to take on and off in an environment where you need to work and talk. They sound different than the E3s, but I can't even really say they sound worse. The bass is somewhat more exaggerated and the highs are not as crisp. However, these things cost FAR less than even the cheapest Shures but you are getting 80-90% of the sound quality. In my mind that is a great bargain. Furthermore the Koss lifetime warranty, which I have tested with a different model, cannot be beat. The opening of the cheap carrying case, however, is about 1/2 an inch too narrow, which is my only complaint.
This product just works. I have used it with both a Windows box and my MacBook. It is a true plug-and-play solution that does just what it claims to do. The simple "forward" and "backward" buttons work great with both PowerPoint and, my application of choice for presentations, Keynote. The range is astounding. I use it 80 feet from the base, and even when my considerably large body is between the base and the remote, it works flawlessly. I recommend it highly.
I LOVE this cd clock radio!!! I was shocked to see that it had such poor reviews. My infant daughter loved to hear white noise but most baby products are set on a timer so that the longest they will play is 45 minutes. I leave the ocean noise on in her room all night. I love the blue display versus the traditional annoying red and the cd player also works well. I was thrilled to find this combination item (especially at such a great price!) so as not to have a sound machine and cd player/clock radio taking up additional space.
Thin!, yes, I will give it that, this is indeed a very thin cable, but it does it's job nicely, it's easy to snake through cable management because of it's thin design and it seems well constructed... not much more I can say.
The product is great for it's value. I owned one for two years with minor problems: it doesn't get a good reception in downtown Pittsburgh due to skyscrapers and narrow streets. There are couple of dead zones on the highway, but gets resolved really soon. It is easy to operate and store. Has plenty of points of interest.Buy and enjoy!
Received the typewriter promptly from Unique Findz. It works fine. This fills the void perfectly when a computer is impractical to do simple typing jobs. After I removed the typewriter from the box, I noticed there was no sales receipt included. Should I have need of repairs within the warranty period, the receipt is necessary. I contacted Unique Findz sales manager and he promised me the receipt and a partial refund for the correction tape that was faulty. It is over a month now and nothing has been received. Sure hope the typewriter stays healthy!
I keep this on my key chain and have had it for about 3 months or so now. I am very happy with the data transfer rate and the ease of retreival. It is larger than others but I haven't really seen that to be a problem. I worried from the start that I would lose the cap, and wouldn't you know it, when I picked the keys out of my purse the other day, the cap was missing. I dumped everything out and searched everywhere but at one point it just popped off. Of course, the jumpdrive still works without the cap but they should have thought of a better way to manage that problem, so now I am looking into a way to get a replacement to protect the drive, but I will probably lose that one as well.Overall a great buy although I did find it cheaper at thenerds.netI have used on XP and 2000- and work in a Technology Services environment so I have put it to the test. I store 4 different websites on there as well as other data that is &quot;in progress&quot; or just good to have handy.Well worth the investment.
As other reviewers have attested, this is a small and portable charger. However, the European adapter was missing, even though it's in the photo and mentioned in the description. Being from Europe, this was a big disappointment for me.
I've had this tv for about 8 months now. Yes, the regular TV picture isn't top end, but I don't even notice it now. The Hi-Def is awesome with my xbox 360 and pc, along with my ps2. No complaints here. It has many great menu options such as vitural surround and movie modes. It is only 15", but I don't care because I'm in college and it works great for me. If your a college student this is a great buy.
My father bought this camera for my middle child for his 7th birthday. He got it last night. It is going back to the store. It is a nice, inexpensive child's camera that you cannot count on. More than 50% of the time it will delete the pictures off the camera instead of uploading them into the computer. What good is it to take pictures you cannot save? I took test pictures and uploaded them to be certain it wasn't my error, but consistently it erases a full camera of snaps instead of uploading them.
I've used the Wein Cell battery for several years now in my old Canon FTb, and it works great. That said, $18.39 was STANDARD postage on 3 batteries, bringing the total to $34.14 (7% tax is applied to both item and shipping). Something to consider for future orders. This is the only reason for 4 stars out of 5.
The Nikon D40 is fabulous. Easy to use, small enough for my "ladies" hands, clear and beautiful photos. I'm still learning all of the features it offers.
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.
Although this devices looks similar to the WRT54G, the L indicates that this device is meant to run Linux. It has more RAM than the WRT54G and more importantly allows you to install either DD-WRT or Tomato firmware which enhance the capabilities of this router to something that costs 5 times as much!Very nice router!
I was stunned at the poor bass quality of the E3Cs. I consider myself a "golden ear" and have an array of high-end equipment. Like others have said, range is poor for these earphones. Music sounds tinny. Everything sounds bad. Don't get these phones.
The Linksys WUSB11 is a singularly unassuming-looking device, but it actually works very well. Since it is not a USB 2.0 device, even if you get an 11Mbps connection - unlikely if you have even one wall between you and the AP, even a Linksys AP like the WAP11 - you will not be able to fully exploit that connection. On significantly older systems, like my K6/2 300MHz test system, the connection is quite slow, as the machine just can't quite keep up with the load from the USB controller.On my Windows 98 and XP systems the device worked quite well, but I had only limited success with the device under linux. The primary driver does not play well with SMP, so those users with SMP turned on in the kernel for whatever reason will not be able to use it. The alternate driver does not support most of the extended status information, and as such is not able to roam well between APs.
I bought this camera solely to copy my HI-8 tapes on to my computer. Since then I have started using it for wild life video, my home, and my dogs. The camera exceeded my expectations.
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.
We use these labels and the matching printer (OL-500) for our small business. These have a little strip of stickerless paper down the side to make the labels easy to pull of the backing.Makes labeling a breeze!
I don't know what the deal is. I got it. About a month later, I pulled the clear battery strip out and tried it and it just didn't work. Unfortunately I tried it too late to send it back and get a refund.
I've seen a lot of reviews complaining about the speed of this thing. That's not what it's about for me -- it's about freeing up my CPU for other stuff.I can be encoding/transcoding tons of video while still able to do other things. A couple of days ago I was transcoding two video streams concurrently (one through this and one through the main CPU).The only thing unfortunate about it is that it doesn't work with Final Cut as a render accelerator.
I bought this to show my kids that MS was better than Apple.The kids had the last laugh.All sorts of problems. Returned the first one because it would not connect.The second one died in the middle of updating the software and never connected again. I returned the second one, and got an iPod, and ate some crow.If it it had worked there are some features that I did not know about before I bought it that would have stopped me.1. You can't use it as an external hard drive. Why is that? One of the reasons I wanted such a device was to bring files home from work.2. While the second one was working, I tried sharing a file - it was slow and unreliable.3. The MS music store has a poor selection, and you can't use other stores with it.Also, I had hoped that Zune file would play else where - no dice.
This television is an outstanding value! The picture quality is outstanding in high-def broadcast as well as with an upconverter DVD player. Its simplicity and ease of set-up and use make it a joy to own and operate. The sound quality is very good, with great stereo separation and an almost surround-sound quality. BestBuy had it on sale for $699 and there is no comparison with anything else in the price range. This is definitely a "best-bang-for-the-buck" masterpiece!UPDATE: This television crapped out on me after only about 2 years. Ended up having to take it back to the store under the extended warranty and get a different brand set. Sony Bravia is much better!
So I want to get this out of the way: I'm not a professional photographer and have absolutely no aspirations to be one. I can't even say I'd figure into the amateur spectrum. I just like taking pictures at events and during my travels, and to simply document my everyday life I prefer the pictures to be above average.Which means this review is more directed at the avid shutterbugs out there without endless disposable incomes who just want the right tools to get a decent picture.I bought the D5100 with the 18-55 and 55-200 kit lenses last year when it was released because it seemed to be a good entry into the DSLR market. It was affordable (as affordable as DSLR's go) and a considerable step up from the point-and-shoots and smart phone cameras I had used up to that point.But at over a year's use the 55-200 lens is becoming a bit janky and the constant switching has led to a handful of dust troubles. Nothing a swabbing can't fix, but annoying and time consuming when all you wanted to do was get a closer picture! So I figured I wanted a single lens to replace them. A lens that didn't need the crystal clarity of a prime, but still within the same ballpark as the kit lens. Also, I was on a budget for the foreseeable future so the official Nikkor was out of the question.And that led me to this.Well OK, this and the the Sigma zoom's with HSM and OS. But a couple of things turned me away from the pricier options.Firstly, I've learned enough about handling a DSLR to combat camera shaking to the point that I don't really need an in-lens stabilizer. I know how to use my camera well enough that half the time the VR is off without me even noticing. So I didn't need to add a couple hundred dollars extra for a feature that proper shutter control, aperture and a steady hand can compensate for.Secondly, I figured I could put the savings towards a new TV. Anyways...So how are the images themselves? They are, without a doubt, satisfactory. Not great. Not bad. But that was exactly what I expected of the image quality. Of course you can still capture breathtaking stills. Any decent photographer can with even the lowest end cameras. But out of the box, no frills, no effort picture taking? I'd say the Tamron 18-200 is about on par with the kit lenses. Which was what I asked for, so great! Well, OK I guess. Which was what the kit lenses were. OK.Still, satisfactory is satisfactory. The focusing, which I've seen as a key complaint, is also satisfactory. It's a tad slower than the kits and a fair amount louder but these two negatives aren't so negative as to be disastrous. It just takes a bit more patience for the AF to cling onto something and whenever noise becomes an issue (inside a hall, for example) I just turn it onto manual.The construction is solid enough and about on par with the kit lenses. The metal mount was a nice touch, though. With so many optics its obviously heavier, but not so much so as to be a burden. At 18mm, it actually about the same size as the Nikkor 18-55mm. It doesn't feel like an expensive, four figure piece of kit, but at least it doesn't feel cheap. And for a cheap lens, that's an automatic plus now, isn't it?The Tamron is not without caveats, though. The images at 18 and 200 seem really soft around the corners. I needed to boost the internal sharpness up to compensate. Also using the widest aperture can at times lead to a slightly fluffier texture. Oh, and the lens creeps. It doesn't drop out like dead weight, but slowly and surely that sucker will extend outwards while you walk. I'm still getting it through my head to use the lens lock, but I'm not at the point where it's second nature yet. Another unexpected gripe is the 200mm end isn't actually as zoomed in as the Nikkor 55-200mm. Not a huge difference but it does feel like the I lost an entire zoom level.All things considered, a great buy if you can get it cheap (through Amazon Japan I was able to get it and a filter for around $180 new). I would say that unless you're someone with aspirations of professionalism, or just more anal-retentive of details than a normal Joe, you really can't go wrong with this lens at this price.TL:DR Pros and ConsPros:- Very decent image quality for a budget zoom lens.- The dreaded AF isn't as bad as people make it out to be.- If you know what you're doing, the lack of in-lens stabilization is not a problem.- Did you see that price? Pretty good, eh?- Feels pretty sturdy for a budget lens.- The sheer convenience of not having to swab my sensor. Hopefully.Cons:- Poor sharpness at 18 and 200mm.- The 200m zoom isn't actually as zoom-y as the Nikkor.- Creeeeeeeeeeeeep.- OK, the AF is admittedly kinda loud.- Don't expect miracles.One sentence conclusion:The lens is well priced and all things considered, actually feels like you're getting more than you paid for.(Note: Because I bought this through Amazon Japan you won't see me as a Verified Purchase, but I did buy it from Amazon. Just figured a review here, in my native tongue, would be more helpful!)
This lens gave the photographer the edge that was needed to get the shots that he had been trying to perfect.
I was in the market for an MP3 player I could use while working out. I was originally looking for a player with a large capacity, but I've heard that they aren't so good for jogging, etc. since they have moving parts for the hard drive. So, I decided to try a sports specific model.I decided on the Rio Cali after reading several reviews about it. The software is simple and I haven't had any issues with the player at all. The sound is great and I love the ability to adjust the equalizer. I rate this player 4.5 stars. It would be a perfect 5 if it had a larger memory, but at least it is expandable.
The product came only as a small piece of wire and a fuse. The description leads one to believe it is the entire cable and fuse.
I bought this unit at a Circuit City about two months ago, and I'm sending it back this week. The best thing I can say about this player is that it's cheaper than the others.The faults with the CD100 are many: there is no search function, so in order to skip songs you have to hit the forward button endlessly. The sound quality is awful: on the MP3 CD I recorded, notes were distorted and wavered constantly, and there was static in the background. Many of the tracks on the CD refused to play, or played in a stop-and-start manner. When I tested the CD out in a freind's Memorex unit, it worked without a hitch.Some other minor problems: the case is ugly, the buttons are unresponsive, loading even a regular CD can take 15 or 20 seconds, and the shock protection is oddly sketchy. And plan to spend a lot on batteries: the most hardy pair I used in this player died after three-quarters of a swimming meet.If you want a good MP3-CD player, stick to the Memorex or Philips. Either one is much better and worth the extra price. D-Link clearly has a ways to go before it gets audio devices right.
I originally bought for my MP3 player, but started using it for my notebook. Really crisp sound, sounds wonderful on dramatic games and movies, but not on heavy bass. The sub is very "thump sensitive" meaning it WILL thump of of any thing. It pumps out lots of air. P.S. dont listin to those people that are saying nothin but bad stuff, personally I think they are from other companies trying to prevent people from buying the product! So thats what i have to say.
This is a great way to hold your garmin.... While hiking with a pack. Liked it so much bought one for my father.....
I bought two of these for two separate phones, and both of them needed to be formatted before I could install them. My phone wouldn't let me do anything with them, not even formatting, so I just used my camera to format them, and now they work great. If you buy this be aware that you might need to do that, but it's a minor problem that causes one extra 30 second step that isn't that hard to do.
I used this filter on my trip to lake Titikaka (in the border between Bolivia and Peru). It worked great and my pictures were all the better for that. It won't work miracles and you still need to manually compensate for the added 'darkness' in the picture, so it won't work if you only use your camera in Auto mode. If you know what you are doing though, this will work exactly as expected.
This remote control is a really great accessory for the Nikon digital cameras. I rarely have been in a complete family picture. With this remote control I am now recorded as a family member. It allows me to take instantaneous pictures with no camera shake. For the price this is one of the best bargains in the Nikon line.
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!
Now I can burn things without having to worry if the dvd will rewrite or not. Thanks a lot for this product.
I've owned several universal remotes and this one is among the very best. It is truly universal - it controls all my devices as if I was holding all of my remotes at the same time. Better yet, it works better than the remotes that came with my DVD player, my HD TV, and my receiver.It features simple installation/configuration instructions through the USB connection with my computer -- it couldn't be easier to set up.I couldn't be happier with this purchase - it's a fantastic product.
had to install updated driver to get the router to work. Once the updated driver was installed it was smooth sailing. so far it has great range and the throughput is excellent.
Yes, I finally received the Konica Minolta EP2080 toner. It is very excellent and I am very pleased.Thank you.
This product did not fit my radio as promised. Not even close. I even tried the screw holes to see if they would work... Nope! A complete waste for me!
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.
the product arrived on timein a big huge package.The setup ended up being such an easy process.a beautiful rack and awesome quality made.a very solid piece of equipment with all the perfect accessfrom the back you have a very nice open door.on each side you have a 4 section removable cover but can be locked with keysand the front door is the perfect and impressive air flow door.inside the rack you have all the necessary mooting bracket and they are all movable to suit your needsand equipment.i really enjoyed setting it up.
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.
1) Don`t buy if you are looking for a lighter style camera. It "looks like" a supersized (over 3x) zippo.2) Don`t buy this if you are taking pictures in not so bright places. The quality is poor and this camera need light!3) The video recording is useless due to the low quality.
despite the photo, this mount DOES NOT include the adapter bracket (the instructions note "sold seperately")and, despite the photo being misleading, amazon will not make it whole so i am returning mine. i'll do business elsewhere.
I just recently bought this camera since the one i'v had for the past 5 years decided to break on me.When I took this item out of its box the first thing I noticed was that it wasn't some cheap basically throw it away in the next year or so camera. It's very durable and is the most simple camera I have ever owned. The film loading is a snap and the zoom feature is really cool. This is a great camera for taking snap shots and to take on a trip with you because its not big and bulky.I paid $49 for it and for the price I think it is well worth the money.
I've bought and used several BoxWave products and never had a problem. However, the shield for this camera is about 1/16" short horizontally. Not worth going the trouble of buying a competitive product, but I'm disappointed with the fit.
The 3Com OfficeConnect line are a bit pricier that the comparable Linksys and Netgear products, but they are so reliable as to justify the modest difference in price. This is a simple hub, so there's not a whole lot to say except that it works properly right out of the box, with no configuration required. I've used the OfficeConnect line for years--they're always good.
I bought this dryer about two years ago for about 50$. Now it's about half of the price. Light , comfortable,simple and very powerful dryer.
If you would like to be able to watch the movies in your Zen Vision M in your TV instead this is the cable you need. It's like having an ultra portable dvd player if you use this cable with your Zen Vision M. No glitches too!
This is an excellent piece of equipment. Dubbing from CD to MD is easy. The editing piece on the MD makes you look like a professional.
Bought 4 and half months ago, sleeping in box 3 and 1/2 months, using less than one month, the pointer started moving in opposite direction. Can still use but have to get used to. It's fun. You have very good chance to have fun if you buy this mouse.Note: If you are lucky enough to get a funny mouse, you have to pay the shipping to get it repaired or replaced. They don't tell you this in the product description. Good luck!
Works as expected. Nothing facy here, just a Bose mount with all the necessary hardware to mount from the ceiling.
Because I bought this with Windows XP Home edition, it's very good combination, again thanks to Mr. Bill gates
Sorry, the speakers don't attach well, and the quality of these stands is not what I'm used to with a Bose system.
As a long time user of a portable GPS I gave two people this GPS for Christmas. It doesn't have all the bells and whisles of the more expensive unit, which I have. I had it side by side with mine and it was very good, especially for the price.
After receiving the product, which was packaged very nicely, I quickly purchased 8 AA batteries, and installed it.A brief read of the instructions and I was ready to try out the Smartcast sonar. The unit also comes with a transducer to install on a boat, I have not tried this yet, as I don't have a boat..yet.Going down to the local wharf, I attached it to my line using a swivel and a thick grade line, I also attached a lighter grade line for some hooks, and then cast it out.When the unit first start up, you will most likely be in simulation mode, change this to the smartcast sensor and you will see an actual view of whats in the water ! I did change the settings to Celsius and meters with ease.Upon entering the water unit picked the RF signal and I got an instant readout of depth and temperature and what the ground looked like. I could not see any fish, I also set the fish alarm to any size of fish.Moving to another spot, and using a slow retrieve I quickly found some fish, and the unit also showed the depth of the fish, which was very useful in my choice of fishing rig. The screen was clearly visible in bright sunlight.I was initially considering the wristwatch version, and chose this one, as I want to buy a little boat soon, the unit works very well. However I think for fishing of a jetty or wharf, the rod mount or wrist watch might be easier to handle, as it is less of a worry about falling into the water. So I will now look a good deal on the wrist watch version, purely for peace of mind. I also think it will be easier to cast out, and look at your watch, rather than place a unit like this safely on a jetty or wharf.
Pros:1. Bag has very well padded camera section with adjustable dividers. The bottom has some sort of protection plate so when you set it down nothing will protrude into the bag. The compartments feel very well protected and fits several lenses, camera, flash, battery grip etc.2. Bag has 2 strap holders on the bottom of the bag so you can strap your tripod to it when hiking etc. (straps are not included but can be bought here on Amazon or numerous other stores)3. Top compartment has plenty of room for several items such as books/manuals, food, other camera parts if needed etc. There is a mesh pocket that can hold the reading materials etc and a spot to clip on your sunglasses.4. Front bottom pouch has several divider pockets to store your batteries and memory cards and cables etc. The red flag strips on the card/battery pockets are great!5. Shoulder straps are very well padded with dense foam like material and have rubberized strips on the inside so it stays very comfortable even with a heavy load. There are adjustable front chest and waist quick buckle straps to secure the bag to you when hiking etc and reduces some bouncing due to walking motion.6. The 2 water bottle/accessory pouches on the sides have a decently tight elastic band in them to hold items securely so they don't fall out unlike some backpack water bottle holders I have used in the past.Cons:1. Oh wait....There aren't any, it's fantastic!Summary: This is a very stylish and very well built feature packed camera backpack that I would recommend to anyone who wants to be mobile with their camera and equipment. I am even buying a couple more for my dad and brother who have DSLR cameras and lens who enjoy hiking and being outdoors!
I purchased this last month here on Amazon. I inserted a 300GB Seagate Hard Drive. Installation was a little tricky. If you've got some experience with software/hardware installations, no problem just a little time and troubleshooting. If you don't have such experience, then you might need a little help.I've only set it up on one of our 3 computers but it does its job. It took a few tweaks with the software to get it work to my preferences. Very happy thus far. Hope installation on other computers goes well. :)For an investment of under $200 (SC101 plus internal hard drive), you can't beat it for networked storage and back up!
I got this unit to work with my computer at home. I work with Solidworks and photoshop and had read about this unit. Well I got it and it is great. It takes a little getting used to, at least for me, in solidworks, and I love the way you can zoom in and out so easily in photoshop. It also works great with the image viewer that comes with windows, and google earth. Considering the home edition is cheaper than the mouse I own, I think this is a great addition.No problems after a month, installation was easy, and it looks cool on the desk.Mike
I've gone through several dozen pairs of headphones over the years and these are the only ones I consistenly use at home or when traveling. I've had mine for over a year now and they are well worth the price.The sound quality is the best I've ever heard - I hear things in sound tracks I've never heard before. I can't say enough about the quality of sound these headphones deliver!If your not used to this type of 'in the ear' headphone, it will take some getting used to. When I say 'in he ear' I mean 'IN the ear!' The E3c headphones actually sit in the ear canal not outside it like most headphones - you push them in like a pair of earplugs. (You'll also have to clean them on a regular basis.) Shure provides a variety of sleeves to customize the fit and it will take some experimenting to get the proper fit, but it's well worth it. The benefit of this 'in the ear canal' style is the sound isolation - like good pair of ear plugs. I use my E3c's when I fly and it's nice not to have the constant drone of engines in your ears.My only problem at the moment it trying to justify the purchase of the top of the line model E5c's ($500!) - I'm told the sound quality is even better than the E3c's!
I burned 75 of these and did not have a single read error. They work well with my Epson Artisan 835 that prints on them flawlessly. Overall, good cd's at a great price. I would purchase again.
Good quality, good color. A little too big for the WD essential portable harddrive. Not a perfect snug fit. Could be thinner.
The tripp-lite isolation transformer that I received was actually black, not white as pictured. The product worked very well in suppressing spikes that were locking up our equipment. The "feet" of the transformer has hole features that allow you to mount the transformer onto screws protruding from a wall / backing board; so this is useful in the data/telephone room.
This receiver is good quality for the price. It is easy to install and add other components to also. Good sound quality.
I had these back in the 90's They are the most spetacular open air headphones. I soreley missed them and now I have them back. True music bliss.
I just got mine today and I can't believe the sound is so good,wonderfull base and great range, simple to use and it looks great in my office comes also with a remote which it makes the whole deal even better great buy for the price.
This high visibility labeling tape has excellent adhesive strength. It seems to be colorfast, but only time will tell. Definitely better than plain adhesive tape. Try some !
Great price. shipped on time, pretty well packaged. A battery is a battery.n It works
Works nice adds better color to the photos and the LCD light become more easy, it make my eyes feel a lot better even after long use of my screen. Hope they make the widescreen one so I buy one for my widescreen LCD.
This ink looks fantastic in pictures or whatever I need it for and the price on Amazon is still better than Epson's price. The one problem I have is the amount my printer uses so it tends to run out pretty quick and th I just need one color andfor some reason so I have to go buy a whole pack just to get the printer to work. Why my printer won't allow me to print without one color is annoying but I don't want to take it out on the ink since it does its job its just the printer. Other than that gripe this is still the best ink I have used even though I have used a lot of it. Worth it to get fantastic looking pictures and if you have an Epson printer odds are you have learned to stick with Epson ink.
Great router, easy setup, great performance. There was an issue: the new item shipped with a european adapter! I called customer service which routed me to someone who was a total idiot. Here is a summary of the transcript:Me: "The item shipped with the incorrect power adapter."Customer Service: "I see sir, are you able to pull up any internet sites on it?"Me: "Er... I cannot plug the item in because of the power adapter, which looks like a european adapter"Customer Service: "I see sir, are there any lights that are lit on the router"Me: "I CANNOT PLUG THE ROUTER IN"It was almost comical how he was not listening. Lucky for me AMAZON saved the day. They gave me a free return shipping label, and immediately shipped me a replacement (without waiting for my item to be returned), and sent it 2nd-day Air. AMAZING service. The replacement came with the correct power adapter. Thanks Amazon!Thanks for nothing, Linksys customer service.
Pros:Excellent user menu. Nice customizations. Upgradable.Excellent battery life.Nifty features. Check product description for features. Stands up to description.Cons:No backlit LCD. Blind at night.CD loads on reverse side. Can get pretty clumsy to change CDs.Some MP3 CDs take a long time to load.
I never use my CDROM so this gives me a lot more space and flexibility for storage of data. I now have a 64gb SSD as my primary drive and am using my 500gb HD in the CDROM bay to store data and infrequently used programs.
I set this drive up fairly easily - I did have the error code 53 problem as reported by other users but I discovered on the simpletech website that a reset of the drive could solve the problem and it did (this was using windows xp). I went to bed happy after getting this set up but the next day the blue light was no longer on and the drive wasn't working. I tried all the different reset options as described on the simpletech website (the manual may have been on a cd in the box but it was easy to find online) and nothing worked so I filled out the RMA request on the simpletech website last night. This morning they sent me a return authorization number so it's going back and I'll get a replacement. Anyway, the bottom line is that when I do get a working one I will not trust it as backup storage and will continue to use other drives for that but I will use it to share files over my home network and will hopefully be able to get it set up for remote access too. EDIT: I had a change of heart and decided it wasn't worth getting a replacement because it defeats the purpose not being able to trust it for storage so I am returning it today.
This is a very good pair of speakers. They are crisp and loud, and I even DJed my sisters party using them with the help of a sony 12" subwoofer(which i really did not need to turn up much because the bass quality is very good). This should sound impressive: My backyard is about an acre large and you could hear it clearly and loudly from anywhere in my back yard.
I'm a collector of binoculars, mainly military, and I'm very familiar with the capabilities and limitations of various types of binoculars. I bought the Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 binoculars over a year ago and have used them many times. I prefer the 3-D effect that binoculars provide vs. spotting scopes or telescopes and I also wanted to use these for viewing objects on land and for astronomy.The SkyMaster is great for many types of viewing. They are very good for long distance viewing. The main thing to be aware of with the SkyMaster is that they are heavy and large binoculars--not unlike some WWII navy or antiaircraft binoculars. Holding them steady to view things on land is fine for short periods of time. Once your arms start to fatigue, holding them steady is difficult resulting in unsharp images. Holding them steady for astronomy, other than the moon, is next to impossible, even for short periods of time. So, to get the best quality images from these binoculars you'll need to put them on a tripod using the tripod adapter that comes with the SkyMaster. I use sturdy tripods (Manfrotto) I have for my DSLR cameras. Once on the tripod, the SkyMaster is a joy to use. At home, I have them set on a tripod overlooking the ocean about 1/4 mile away. I can easily see whales spouting, people on boats, seals, and otters. I can clearly focus on birds that are as close as 30 yards away.Occasionally, I take them on hikes. They fit well in a daypack along with a sturdy traveler-type tripod. I have no problems using the SkyMaster with or without glasses. They are easy to focus given that they are 20x magnification. The images are clear and bright.The SkyMaster is well built and will hold up to minor abuse. The included fabric case will not protect the binoculars during travel. They're only good for storing the binoculars while indoors. The magnification and light gathering ability of these binoculars, along with good quality lenses, make the SkyMaster 20x80 excellent binoculars, especially for the price and if you use them knowing their limitations--use them on a tripod. You won't get the awesome views you'd get from Swarovski binoculars, but you'll be saving yourself close to $2,000.
The Bose Wave Radio II is easy to use, has top-of-the-line speakers and has a high-quality build. I use mine as a TV stereo speaker. The auxiliary input works for that function and what I like is that it doesn't take up a lot of space next to the TV. Indeed, incredible sound for the size of the speakers. So why only four stars, not five? Because the Bose, for all the money it costs, is not a top radio performer. It has only average AM reception with its internal ferrite antenna and worse its FM relies on the power cord for what is truly a lame "antenna." So as a speaker, the Bose is great but as a radio it is well below par. For hooking up to your TV, the Bose is outstanding. But as a bedside radio? No way. You would be better off buying a 120-dollar Sangean WR-2, a 100-dollar Boston Acoustics Horizon Solo, or a 100-dollar Tivoli Songbook for your bedside. But if you're integrating the Bose into your TV home entertainment system and you don't mind spending the money and you're not fastidious about your FM reception, then you will enjoy the Bose.
his good sound nice bass nice cord to its nice and long love it the sound is so good and got it really fast to
this camera is a waste of money, please just take my word on it, it is a good price but you do get what you pay for this is not even good for a kid.
I purchased this backpack from my local university bookstore back in 2006, and this backpack has never failed. I've taken it to conferences, camping, and even the daily grind and it not only keeps my laptop safe and sound, but has enough room to carry plenty of books and gear. I should point out that before purchasing this bag, I was breaking about one backpack per year due to the load (usually > 50lb) I tend to carry.The side pockets are infinitely useful for both water bottles and cell phones. I really can't recommend this product enough.
WOW, THIS IS MY FIRST MP3 PLAYER AND IT ROCKS. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE JEALOUS, AND SO THEY SHOULD BE. THE MUSIC MATCH IS OK BUT IT GETS THE JOB DONE. IT GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME. I ALSO LIKE THE ADDED CALENDER AND CONTACT FEATURE.
I purchased this power strip for use with a variety of plugs, many of which use the large brick style plugs. For Example: [IMG][...]This surge protector looks like it would accommodate the different plugs far easier than a traditional power strip, but the ports are still too closely placed to one another to be of full use. I end up being able to utilize only some of the ports if I arrange my plugs in a variety of manners, but never am I able to make full use of all the ports. I will most likely order this surge protector to better accomodate my needs. http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-BP112230-08-Pivot-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B000JE9LD4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1347824977&sr;=8-3&keywords;=surge+protectorThe device is not faulty, it just won't support large plugs very well. If you plan to use traditional straight plugs only, I'm sure it would be fine, but for the extra 5 dollars I'll be replacing it with the one listed above.
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.
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.
USB flash drives are commodity items these days. Often, they are given away as promotional gifts at conferences. In fact, there aren't many significant differentiators that would lead to purchasing one USB drive over another. One feature to avoid, however, is auto-launched U3 software like that is contained on the Sandisk Cruzer.It seems that every conceivable software and hardware vendor is trying to make their product as invasive is possible. Sandisk is no different. On this USB drive resides an annoying application called U3 Launchpad. U3 is a platform to facilitate portable applications kept on the drive. Also, it is a vehicle to sell additional software from the U3 site. Most users will never need any of these features. However, Sandisk chose to include it on the drive and make it very hard to remove.When inserting the Cruzer into the USB port, the user is immediately confronted with the Launchpad splash screen. At first, it isn't clear if it has actually installed something on the user's hard drive. This can cause awkward situations in a business setting. On one occasion, I gave my Cruzer to a consulting client and he was extremely concerned that something was installed on his computer. This was not a good impression to give.The best advice it so search for the "U3 removal tool" on Google. After removal, you will have a nice, compact USB drive.
I purchased the 40" Sony Bravia HDTV. I am very please with how it arrived. It is perfect in every way.....
hello,I've never seen a good lens for a price like this.the photos are crisp, very sharp, and nice colours.This is an essential in your olympus collection!!
Excellent speakers at a bargain. These are not for critical listening, however no one listens critically from ceiling speakers anyway. I love them and put them in all my rooms.
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..
So maybe I am very lucky. My copy of this lens is superb. Yes there is a difference in sharpness when shooting at 2.8 but it is still very sharp and once you go smaller than the 4's it is SHARPER than comparable nikon lenses.This lens is quiet, focuses fast and zooms smoothly on my D80. All three of these things are issues others have had but I do not have. Cameta has a good return policy so why not try it at this price? I am happy I decided to go for it and feel like it is one of the best deals in my bag. Please note: (I have several fast pro Nikon lenses I have compared this too when making my review, not just other 3rd party lenses)
I've had this router for a little over a month now and it has been nothing but a headache. The wireless connections were always dropping and everyone in the house constantly had trouble with it. I updated the firmware and searched for help on the official community forum and couldn't get the thing to work correctly. It's at a point where the wireless simply doesn't work.I know I'm in the overwhelming minority, but this router was mediocre for me and I'm returning it.
Product has been used many times, and it works just fine. I had a couple of problems getting the "blanks" loaded properly, but once I figured that out, it has made many great connections
unit was DOA ... waiting for an RA to return unit ... so far experience has been good with customer service ... packaging was good and quick delivery
The Zune 30 GB was exactly as describe from the product review. The customer service was excellent! The issues I had with the software were dealt with in an impeccable manner. I do not typically give reviews, but I was so impressed with the service I just had to do it.
The backpack came quickly from the online store. Overall, the backpack is very good and sturdy. It is much better than the Canon hand bag that I was used to. I just used the new bag on a trip to florida and it made the trip much better..Pros and Cons:Pros- sturdy- light- holds alot of equipment- everything easily accessableCons- Straps across belly and chest should be detachable (very uncomfortable)- More padding needed for top where camera sits- Velcro needed for tripod straps on bottom
Convenience and PortabilityFor travelers who frequent internet cafe's or businessmen/students who elect not to bring their laptops with them. The iPod 1 GB Shuffle is for you as there is virtually enough space for not only your files and tunes, but also your convenience since it can fit snuggly into your hip/back pocket or be easily accessible around your neck.Some people believe that 1GB (240 songs at 4 minutes and a recording rate of 56 to 128 per song) may not be enough for the average joe. But I beg to differ, as if you were to base the shuffle on practicality, a person traveling to and from school/work/home wouldn't be able to listen to all the songs in a single setting because of life experiences (e.g., someone talking to the shuffle user, they tire of listening to music after some point, may be prone to theft in crowded areas, scratches, etc.).This music player is geared towards individuals who are not too particular with viewing the song titles and simply desire to listen to selected music during activities like traveling, reading, working, and exercising.Personally, I find the shuffle to be the most practical device to use in jogging, abdominal workouts, and weightlifting as you don't have to worry about where to put it, if it may fall, etc. It allows you to simply enjoy and concentrate on the task at hand--exercising! Finally, a device that serves you and not the other way around!But...However, much like the Nano and Video apple products, the shuffle scratches easily. If you are going to purchase this device and are particular about scratches, take the necessary precautions such as investing on a rubber case or i-Skin to rest your worries.I hope that this review was helpful to you? If so, kindly vote for it. Thanks!
An excellent product that works as stated and is of quality construction! I use it frequently and it is a definitely useful addition to my camera bag!
No complaints as far as the blanks DVD-R however, due to the poor packaging process, the spindle broke during shipping and resulting in a useless spindle/base storage. Surprisingly, all 100 DVD-R blanks were used and not a single one was damaged. I hope, in the future, a better packaging will prevent damaged of goods.
very happy with this little guy...slick and easy to use....if you are used to iphone/itouch style touch screen you will love how to move around the menus.excellent!
Works well. Battery life is decent. Sometimes I forget that I leave it on and the batteries die. Rechargable via special USB cable. It's not an iPod, and I wasn't looking for one. Good storage capability allows you to carry files as well. I use it to record radio music too. Good value for the money.
Read other reviews of this DVD and some people stated that had problems with some of the discs, I am about half way through the spindle and haven't had any problems. The pricing of these is great. The only store that can compare with their prices is Bestbuy. I would recommend this product hands down.
I got this bag at the suggestion of others because of their high praise. It certainly is a great bag/backpack to carry your gear in. Pockets are well designed. I carry 2-20D's, 2-580EX, 24-70/2.8L, 70-200/2.8L, 50/1.4, 12-24/3.5, batteries, cards, etc, and it would still take more. It's easier to carry around than my Lowepro. Highly reccomended.
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.
This cable modem couldn't have been easier or better. I have had it for almost a year, and it was worked every day with not one glitch.Speeds are fantastic. I check the speed using broadband measuring tools (like at 2wire.com), frequently, and the modem has performed consistently above the level I expect with my contract. (of course speeds are mostly determined by the cable company and the number of people on my part of the system).A quality piece of equipment!
Just bought this for our 2 year old. He's been having fun with it, we just have to keep an eye on him with the hard plastic sticks but other than that it's a blast.
the MGI software 8.1 is unable to get pictures from the camera to the software without making a folder and copying files to the folder. the mgi 8.1 needs a full sheet of photo paper to print a wallet size photo.
Everything was just the way is supposed to be.....no problems with anythingthanks
Flexibile connector for lengthening cat 5e connections. It is one of few that is metal and feels sturdy. Plastic ones feel a bit flimsly. Wordked perfectly.
I recently purchased this item at a national electronics retailer. It was not a necessity for me, but I knew if I didn't buy the printer dock rather than the regular camera dock, I would regret it later. The prints come out to about $0.62 each, which is pretty pricey. They only cost $0.29 at a Kodak Picture Maker kiosk in the stores. But the dock prints great pictures and is great if you need prints in an instant (about 90 secs each.)
Let me start by saying this is my first post or opion on any site ever so please bare with me.I'm not sure what the guy and his buddy were doing to have two bad TX-SR702's this thing is unreal. I came home pluged it in, ran seven speaker wires, pluged in my white and red cabels to my DVD and I had istant music on every stero listening mode the Onkyo has to offer. I'm just a normal guy who was looking for good sound between $699 and $799. Let me tell you, I found it. If you can find a better receiver with this many options and this kind of sound, you better buy it. I have had one problem "human error" and I made one call to Onkyo in NJ and it was fixed. Heck if you don't believe me here is the # try yourselfWho can I contact with questions about my Onkyo product?Please contact our Corporate Headquarters at:Onkyo USA Corporation18 Park WayUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458Tel: 201-785-2600Fax: 201-785-2650This came right off the Website, It really dosn't look like they are trying to hide to me. I also no for a fact that they will help, I have been there. I really hope helps someone
I've always owned the big name bags at the big $$$. This pack is quite a surprise in how well it is made and how functional it is for multi cameras with a long lens mounted on one. I have a 30D with a 70-200 f2.8 and vertical grip mounted, a 350D with 28-105 mounted plus 3 other lenses, large flash and a lot of other accessories.The pack is very well made, carries well and has a nice assortment of functional exterior pockets for a field trip.What a great camera pack at an outstanding price!!!!!!!!!!!
On one of my computers installing this, I ran into trouble loading the program. It kept giving me the microsoft error message of death. I ended up uninstalling the program and just using the plug and play feature, and when windows wants to install drivers just have the CD inserted and let it auto load. Works like a champ now.
This is my second GPS (I upgraded from a eTrex Legend) and I Love it! It does an excellent job keeping a signal when in the woods where my old one wouldn't have had a signal at all. I also like the digital compass and altimeter even though I thought they would just be another toy feature when I bought it. I have some maps loaded on it now too and with a 1GB card I can hold most all of the US. You can also save the tracks to the memory card. The navigation features don't seem to work well for me though but I think that may be because I am using an old version of Mapsource (v7). Overall I would highly recommend this.
Like many others I have tried the product and got stuck with these ugly looking streaks. One of my buddies recommended the new Powglass. I absolutely love it. It does my mirrors and electronics with spectacular results. Finally.
Linksys somehow broke compatibility with TiVo with this current version of the WUSB11. TiVo says and discussion boards confirm TiVo just doesn't work with this product because TiVo supports only the older 2.6 version; Amazon (and most everybody else) sells the ver 2.8. What a shame.
I've owned Koss' PortaPro headphones for 20 years. They are far and away the best sounding lightweight headphones I've ever found. I was heartbroken when my original pair finally up and died a few years ago, but Koss held up their lifetime warranty, and for $5 shipping, they sent me a brand new pair. Headphones for life... how can you beat that?
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.
Out of the few dozen burners that I've used, I have to say that this is THE BEST that I've ever used. The drive is very fast and the included software is AWESOME! Add to that Plextors awesome support and you just can't find any better CD-RW! The only thing better is Plextor's new DVD burner that does it ALL.I installed this in my bosses home computer so he could archive hundreds of CDs faster. He not only loved the drive but the SimpliCD software is his favorite part. SOOO easy!Now I guess that I could mention that the guys at plextor are fanatics and leave no detail unattended to- even the color of the tray helps minimize the chance of errors while reading!
First I didn't get the right batteries, but then they sent me 4 others, the correct ones this time!So all good and on time!
I found this router easy to install and use, although the instructions could be misleading for the less experienced. It took Comcast far longer to set up thier part than it did for me to set up mine. This unit replaced a Linksys wireless-G router (WRT54G) and an older Motorola cable modem that was constantly dropping my connection in the middle of a download. I've had no such problem with the new setup. I've had this model running for over two weeks and the modem has not dropped its connection or reset once, contrary to some of the other reviews I've read.The security features are an improvement over my old WRT54G and the ability to turn off the broadcast of your SSID is a very welcome addition. The wireless range is good with the stock antenna, and mine is located inside a 19 inch steel equipment rack in the farthest back corner of my house. I purchased the high-gain antenna kit and antenna stand, which allows me to set the antenna outside of the rack up to 6 feet away from the router, but I have not installed them so far. Note that you will lose some signal strength from the six foot antenna stand cable and connectors, but a net gain in signal strength can be achieved by better antenna placement. (In my case this means outside of the steel rack.) Also this device uses SMA antenna connectors, not the TNA connector that Amazon suggests under the "Better Together" section at the time of this writing. Based on my experience with this product so far, I would very much recommend it.
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.
I loved the screen. I ordered it and it was delivered by UPS very quickly. I was thrilled to install it in my Youth Building at Church for our Youth Group. They freaked out about how big it was and how great it looked. UNFORTUNATELY, two weeks after I installed it, my Youth Building had a fire and the building burned down. 100% of the contents were destroyed. So, for the two weeks of using it, I can honestly say, "I LOVED IT"
I'm glad I read other reviews and opted for the 7 port powered hub. You just don't realize how many "things" you have to connect with. Just think, printer, power supply (the sensor to manage failures etc), IPod, IPhone, Sandisk reader, Wacom pen tablet, scanner, and who knows what else. The port works fine - you don't know it's there - and that's the way it should be. I'm happy and think it's a good value for the price. Opting for external power for so many devices just makes sense - after all, your PC is not intended to be a power supply for peripherals.
This is a great product. It is easy to use and I am glad I bought it. Five stars.
This is a well designed calculator and pretty useful for exams like CFA. Could have made it better in terms of ease of use and memory stuff..all in all a good one serves the purpose...
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.
I have like 90GB of movies and 50 GB of music. It sounds like a deal for around 350.00 so, Im in on getting it soon-. It will be a while I just got an xbox 360.
okay, so these shouldn't be in the "noise cancelling" section. HOWEVER, they are the best-sounding portable headphones i've ever owned, period. simply powerful, deep, clear, intense bass, clear highs, and fantastically accurate midrange. and unlike many bass-heavy phones, they don't suck the lifeblood out of your poor little iPod.i've been through all sorts of earbuds and cans and found these after experiencing great sound on a previous set of Koss earbuds. (i've never had any luck with the awkward fit of earbuds, but i can also highly recommend The Plug by Koss if you have no problem with them -- excellent bass and highs.) anyway, after comparing and contrasting these PortaPros to the other 5 pair i've bought over the years, there is absolutely no contest when it comes to sound reproduction. sure, they take up a bit more space than earbuds, but they do fold up quite nicely in the provided faux-leather sack.i use them every day for two hours on the subway and they've gone thru the ringer. no cord problems, no sound problems. the foam rips over the pads after awhile, but with the lifetime warranty, no worries if you have any kind of problems. $5 in shipping gets you a brand new pair, no questions asked.lastly, yes...okay, they look mighty dorky -- my coworker saw them and told me to get out of the eighties. but really, it's all about the music, right? those hipster dorks who shop at American Apparel wish they had this kind of style!
overall- I have not had any problem with this voice recorder. I think it's a great product. It's small, it's portable & the feature that I really like is that you can transfer your folders from your recorder to your PC
There's no real reason to have a nice-looking power adapter, but it's more useful to have one that works. In the month that I have used the Apple iBook, I've run into no trouble with the power adapter.As sidey writes, the cable is rather short, but with the recent power adapters, there is inclduded an extension cord, allowing for a decent amount of reach. The plug itself when with the extension cord is a three-pronged connector, but without the extension is simply a foldable box that protrudes two inches. This is annoying, especially when plugging the power cord behind a bed or some place that there is very little room.However, with the extension cable, everything is made better. I just don't know why Apple didn't have the power adapter always attached to the extension cord, because it makes more sense, though is less &quot;compact.&quot; The normal power connector and the extension cable are easily interchangable, though it took me some time to figure out exactly where to pull off for fear of ruining the power adapter.It is definitely nice.
I bought these 2 1GB memory modules to upgrade my HP zv6000 original 512MB memory configuration. The laptop was so slow, and with the upgrade the difference in speed is phenomenal.
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
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.
I recently purchased this DVD player through an online auction and was naturally somewhat skeptical. However I discovered that this is a great buy. The picture quality is very sharp. It does a great job with audio CDs too. The best feature of this DVD player is definitely its connectivity. It has both analog stereo and digital(optical) outputs as well as an S-Video output. It was trivial to hook this up to my existing equipment. However if you have an older model TV you may need to purchase a modulator to convert the DVD signal. A common complaint is that this is only a single disc player but that hardly matters given the features and overall usefulness of this unit.
It worked at a great price. I have seen the same cable going for $100+.
I have a Sony component CD burner and, for some reason, it doesn't recognize every brand of blank CDR or CDRW. I used to use Fuji All Purpose CDRWs, which worked fine in my stand-alone and my computer but, when they changed the style of the packaging and the label, they must have changed the formatting because my stand-alone will not recognize the new FUJIs. I also had problems with Sony blank CDs, so I tried TDK and I haven't had a problem in either of my CD burners.
I bought this to replace a similar APC unit I had run 24 horus a day for over 4 years. I would highly reccomend this unit to anyone wanting protection as well as some backup power for a few minutes. I have not had an incident such as the one person to review here, but his review was not even on this product. I have used APC for years, including over 50 of them at work, and have never had a problem with protection. I reccomend APC for anyone needing power protection.
I was not looking for a confusing camera just something simple to use that can take great pictures. This is that camera. Minutes after getting it I had already taken numerous pictures of my daughter that I already treasure. I don't know what the more expensive models offer but I can't imagine the picture quality being any better. This is great for everyday use. Very easy to use.
Product performs as described, allows free movement about the room and the extra adapters are a bonus. Shipped exactly as promised.
Even though IBM sold their pc division shortly after I purchased this machine, I would purchase it still. It is pretty close to the perfect laptop in almost every respect.It's lightweight yet durable - a machine that is meant to travel. The speed is really good. The screen is really nice, bright and crisp. I picked the 14.1" version of the laptop because I wanted the smallest full featured machine possible and I was not disappointed.The fingerprint reader is great and easy to use. I have it set up to require a fingerprint scan at boot up for security and from there it will log me into windows as well. I even have different fingers set-up to allow different Windows privileges (admin vs restricted user).There are a lot of nice little features in this machine that make a big difference. I'm a big fan of the mouse pointer in the on the keyboard and would not know what to do with out it. The extra scroll button for the mouse is really handy as well as the keyboard light built into the screen. The keyboard is comfortable and well laid out.The software that comes with the machine is very good, especially if you are moving from network to network. For the most part it does a great job of figuring out what environment you are working and configures itself appropriately.About the only drawback to the machine is the price, but what you pay extra you get back in less aggravation and a better experience with a machine that (if you are like me) use every day.
This dock has been very useful and I think it is a good value. The camera case is very handy and nicely made.
This power strip is awesome!! It turns off the equipment you don't use often saving money on the electric usage in you're home. No more phantom power usage and easy directions.
Don't go shooting without it. The standard battery is good for 20-(30?)minutes max, but this one will record an hour without a break and have power left to review what you shot! Charges very fast in the camera mount. This is a must have item.
I had just received an iPod Nano as a gift this week and knew that I would need to somehow protect it without adding a ton of bulk to it.Doing an internet search I found several skins for the Nano but decided on this one after reading the reviews on it.I made the right choice, this rubber skin fits the Nano like a glove without adding any bulk to it, your grip is improved, a nice layer of rubber surrounds the fragile Nano and all the ports are easily accessed plus the screen is protected.I highly recommend this product to protect your investment and it looks really cool too.
I purchased this about 2 months ago strictly for scanning slides, and I am happy with the results. Not ecstatic, but happy.I have scanned about 2000 slides to this point and have about 1500 to go. I am a bit disappointed in the color brightness, but for the price, it's served its purpose well.There are quite a few nuances to learn in order to get the best quality and one of them that I have come accross is that my "previews" come out with a black border around the scan(this is a product of the scanner, as the slides themselves contain nothing like this). If I crop this out before the final scan, then I generally get a significant increase in the color brightness. Unfortunately, I did not discover this until I had scanned well over 1000 - and they were the older slides - so I will have to go back and redo them.Also, when I was looking to purchase this item, it was only sold through J&R; Music and Computer World. They had the price of $99, but the shipping was about an additional $22. When I looked at their shipping rates and calculated what the rates should be based on that, they should have been much less. When I enquired as to why the difference, they told me that the shipping weight listed was incorrect. I then asked why that listed rate was used on the expedited rate, and did not get a response. Not a significant difference, but I was not happy with this based on principle alone.Eventually, Amazon offered it with "free shipping", but at the cost of about $122 - in the end, the exact same rate that J&R; offered - but I was more comfortable buying through Amazon.I see that Amazon now offers it at $99 with free shipping, and that J&R;'s shipping rate has come down significantly.I am satisfied with my purchase and definitely would buy it again. My relatives are quite pleased with the quality and feel that my purchase was worth many times what it actually was (but they have not spent the hours scanning and adjusting that I have).
This was an awesome deal. These are the actual bose stands and at best buy they cost way more. I definitely would buy these again. I highly recommend this product.
I went to the camera store to look at tripods. I noticed this one, It went very high which was a main trait I was looking for. It felt strong, not flimsy like many other tripods on display. the panning was smooth and you can flip the head on its side for vertical pictures. It seemed like the perfect tripod for except for the price...$80. I checked it out on amazon to find it was only a mere 40 something. I havn't used it yet, but i know i'll be very happy with it.
I never expected a USB hub to go "bad", but my IO-Gear hub did. I kept blaming everything else (computer, cables, flash drives, etc.) for the errors and connectivity problems until the only left to change was the hub. I bought the Belkin hub and everything all of sudden worked great. I don't know what else to say. I does what it's supposed to do and it does it very well. I like the design. Most of my USB devices are fixed/permanent so they use the rear ports. The two ports on top are good for temporary (or guest) flash drives. Nice design. I only rated customer support as good because Amazon did not give me a &lt;No Comment> option. I did not have to contact Belkin because I did not have any problems.
Reading the reviews of this camera reminds me that cameras are tools. An imperfect tool in the hands of a master is much better than a perfect tool in the hands of a amatuer. I am not a master, but I do appreciate this camera for what it can do and what its limitations are. When you use ISO settings higher than 200 you will see increased noise. I think it is a great little camera and I have used it a lot on my latest photo project. Keep in mind one of the assets of this camera is its small physical size. This also means small optical lens = less light gathering ability. There is no way to compensate for this in the camera - so know this is a limitation and deal with it.
This product works exactly as advertised. I needed to recover data from a dead laptop's hard drive, and this worked perfectly. Great price and fast shipping.
Of the business/finance calculators out there today, I feel the BA II Plus is the has the best value. It has it all: TMV (Time-Value-of-Money), Random Numbers, Percent Changes, Depreciation INCLUDING declining balance with crossover to straight line (very useful for taxes), profit analysis, and bonds (just to name a few features of this wonder). I first bought this calculator in 1990 and enjoyed its use ever since. I just purchased the &quot;new&quot; BA II Plus, with sturdier keys.The only thing the BA II Plus is missing is a &quot;solver&quot;, but saving $60, I feel, is a good trade off, since most finance problems can be solved using the TMV keys.So to business/accounting/finance students, if NOT the TI-83 (Plus/SE), then get this one!
The Sigma lens is a quality item at an affordable price. It delivers at long range as well as close up on macro. Its sleek styling compliments its use with my Nikon D70 and operates in a very quiet manner. Overall an item I value.
My experience with tech support has been the worst BY FAR in 20 years of computing. The 2 techs i dealt with were remarkably incompetent, responding after days at a time with irrelevant cut and paste instructions. i'm not even sure that a real human responded, it may have been a computer response gleening information from the text of my message.i finally paid a guy to solve the problem that could have been easily handled by a competent tech support person.I can't say how frustrating this has been. but i guess you get what you pay for in this world. the router is functioning now, no problems in 2 weeks. but now i am attepting to set up a vpn connection which hasnt worked... i am not even going to try and contact netgear. my relationship with netgear is OVER....i'll never buy one again. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
This Belkin AV24502 HDMI switcher is a very good unit. I have had it for about a month and has worked flawlesly giving an excellent image. Use the connector 1 for the source you use most, for the Belkin will start on this connection by default, that's it, no complains.
let's get to the point : I've got one iMP-350 for about 3 weeks now and it is PERFECT. NO FLAWS WHATSOEVER !!!! trust me on this ! the only small prob is the carrying case because it doesn't have a "belt hook" and is rather soft !!!5 stars on everything(design/sound/features/antishock/.../...)G E T I T N O W ! ! !
This sits in one place and does not hurt my shoulder. Like this one vs the more expensive model. Keeps your fingers limber.
excellent machine, does everything i wanted; quickly delivered too. wish i had ordered it years ago; thanks
I have to confess that I didn't buy this particular tripod. Mine was the Pictures Plus 7575 digital Professional heavy duty tripod, which is similar to this one.I got the Sunpak tripod 5 months ago (in December), but didn't take it out of the box until last week. Only then did I discover that the shaft of the hand crank that is used to lift the head assembly was sheered off inside the head assembly. On the box was a note that said the tripod came with a limited life time warranty, so I decided to see just how well Sunpak supported their product.It took a while to find the website for customer support - evidently ToCad America is the company that makes these tripods - but I finally got a hold of Gloria at tocad.com who sent me a pdf of the tripod assembly, helped me to indentify the part that needed replacement, showed me how to free the broken portion of the part from the head assembly and then offered to send me a replacement crank handle - free of charge. Now that's customer service!Kudos to ToCad America for excellent customer service!By the way, the 7575 digitial tripod is as solid as a rock, as tall as a skyscraper (well nearly 75 inches anyway), still relatively light, and a snap to adjust. It easily supports my extremely heavy Nikon D3 with 200 mm telephoto lens attached.
It's a low cost gps solution. I use it on my small laptop while I'm going on a trip. It works fine, easy to use with map point/Microsoft st&tp.;I saw it on a police patrol car, which it can tell AmbiCom GPS-USB is able to provide the accurate gps position for our police officer to do their job.
My husband is very happy with this scanner. He owned a 200 bank prior to putting it through the snowblower. Then i decided he didn't need that many banks. This one works equally as well, half the price.
I am very pleased with this machine. I bought it for myself almost a year ago and still love it and use it daily. I have to spend 12 hours a day in bed hooked up to my own machines and did not have room to set up a desktop. With the limited space available to me on the hospital table, and limited funds, I needed a notebook. Everyone in my sister's office used one of these and told me they were very durable. And they were correct. I have accidentally pushed it off the table and had it crash three feet down to the floor. Not even a scratch, and the floors are wooden here and not carpeted.Having limited mobility I was very pleased to see that it worked great right out of the box. And open as far as ascetics go, for use or closed it looks quite stylish, not that I found it an important factor. It boots up with a decent speed has three USB ports that I found most useful.I almost always use it on the AC adapter, so the battery life is not important to me. But on the rare occasions that the outlet was needed and I went on battery; it was consumed very fast. It seemed almost immediately that it turned off, when in reality it was about an hour. So I hope one day to get an external battery donated for use with this laptop for those rare times I am able to be away from my bed or desktop and still want computer access. Like on a clear winter day when I may be able to be outside on the porch.This small Toshiba performs all the functions I want. The WiFi allows me to gain access to the available wireless Internet connection provided here with no work at all. It is as if I have a hardwire connection. Of course I only use it for word processing, e-mail, and listening to conferences, lectures or music (mp3) that have been donated to me. I used the software that came loaded on the machine and they meet all my needs.The touch pad works well. But I have much better access and easier use now that I have a wireless laser mouse attached to it. Which I was able to plug the receiver into one of t he USB and the mouse worked without any additional software. It is perfect for all my computer needs while stuck in the room in which I use it. One note: I do not play any games on it. So I do not know how it would work in that environment. But I bought it knowing that it would not be used for games.If I had to buy a Notebook Computer today, I would be willing to buy this one again.
I purchased the TuneTalk to create demos of songs and guitar licks I wanted to remember. It has exceeded my expectations. I began by recording a song and a rythem track to practice leads with. When I linked the I-opod to the computer they downloaded. I then could practice with the i-pod, the computer speakers, or burn to CD. Using Garage band I was able to edit and multi-track.All recording is push button sipmle. I have used it to record a wedding, concerts (with the musicians permission), and lectures in addition to recording guitar and voice for practice.
This item was a hidden treasure. Grab it while you can, because others will try to rip you off. Works like a beauty.
I just got one of these on sale. The clock died 1 day after it was placed in the shower. The radio itself works fine. Next time I am going to try and get a digital tuner.
I bought this since I could get it plus 2 batteries for about half hte price of the canon one, and its reviews were good. I have no issue with it except that the shutter release button is a little soft, and makes me worry that it might go out. It hasn't, though, and I've already put nearly 1000 shots on just that button I imagine. Haven't had to deal with Opteka, and some people have expressed problems with warranty and stuff. So far so good. Also, it gives a great feel to the camera, and makes it more visually impressive, which helps for some assignments.
Bought this direct from Amazon based on the great price, combo features, and good reviews and was not disappointed. I use mine with an Apple Powerbook. Literally took it out of the box, plugged it into the wall, plugged it into the computer with an ethernet cable, called my cable company with my MAC address, modified some modem settings and activated WEP (as instructed in the pdf manual), disconnected the ethernet cable. and was surfing wirelessly in less than 20 mins. Range is great too in my 1200sqft two story townhome. Three to four bars throughout including my patio out back. Can't comment on further extent of range for those of you living in mansions. Overall, great product.... am very satisfied. Would definitely purchase again.
I had high hopes for this remote and in most regards this remote met them. The learning feature is ridiculous. I have aWD TVwhich is not supported at this time but I was able to teach the remote everything I needed under the SAT button(including power). But still, not perfect.I have a Sony AMP and this thing didn't control it. Thankfully I was able to teach it everything using the learning but this was not something I want to do for a full remote. This remote lets you set the volume control to either TV or AMP but its an all or nothing affair and I had to change my wiring to deal with this. Also, I don't know if this is because I had to set everything under AMP manually but the volume control works in increments of one. By that I mean I cannot hold down the volume buttons to raise it or lower it a lot.I also had a weird problem with left and right being reversed out of the box.Oh and this may be nitpicking but its not comfortable in the hand. The wedge shape makes is off balance and the edges do not make me want to keep it in my hand.Overall it is a nice remote. It does everything it says it will. The learning feature is invaluable, but there are somethings that could have been improved.
I purchased 2 of these frames as Christmas gifts and the recipients loved them. They look nice, are easy to use, and the 8 inch frame is worth the extra cost.
First - excellent service from Amazon, and then prompt and safe delivery of the lamp from Visiondecor Furniture.The appearance of the lamp, with its satin finish, was perfect for our modern home decor, and the fine workmanshipof the item was apparent as soon as it was unpacked. The assembly of the several sections of the lamp was accomplished very easily and in very little time.Unfortunately after the lamp was assembled we found that the overall size was a little too large for the space which wehad allocated for it. We requested an authorization for the lamp's return from the manufacturer, and instructions were promptly received which were needed for the return and for a refund of the lamp's cost.If this same lamp were available in a smaller size, we would immediately purchase it, and would recommend the lamp toanyone who is looking for this lamp type and has the proper space for its size.
I got v2.5 of this adapter to use in an ad-hoc network with a notebook with a WPC11 v1. After much frustration I was informed by Linksys tech support (who were very helpful, in spite of the fact that they were unable to actually fix the problem) that there was a known problem connecting these two devices in ad-hoc mode. They acknowledged the defect and Amazon took both devices back. I was sad to see my WUSB11 go, though, because it had really good range. I tested it briefly against a WAP11, and it far exceeded Linksys claims.If you want to go ad-hoc, just be sure that you get v2.5 of WUSB11 and v2.5 or 3.0 of WPC11. The version number is on the box. If it says "WUSB11 v2.5" that's what you want. If it just says "WUSB11" send it back unopened.
I got the TV plug it in and it worked. Very easy to set up. The picture is good. You have to point the remote precisly (need the bottom of the TV) else everything is fine. I plug my laptop to it to play files and it worked just as well.
Exactly what I needed for a switch for the inverter in my van. Simple to remove wires that were not being used in the installation; some solenoid relays have a "out when on, out when off" option, and I did not need any output for off and removed the unneeded terminal.
WELL PLEASED WITH THIS PRODUCTS. PRICE WAS VERY LOW WHEN COMPARED WITH SOME COMPETITORS...
Me impresiono la calidad de las fotos. La he llevado en muchos de mis viajes y la calidad de las fotos siempre fue la mejor.
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!!!
WHAT A SHAME THAT YOU CAN'T FIND AN APPLE KEYBOARD ON THE APPLE WEBSITE!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING A WORKHORSE, HEAVY DUTY, OLD STYLE KEYBOARD WHICH I PREFER OVER THE SLIM, ALUMINUM, SILENT NEW ONES! KEEP 'EM IN STOCK. I MAY NEED MORE IN THE FUTURE!! : )
I had trouble finding 8X DVD's locally, most are 16X or above. My wife has a Roadstor DVD writer which cannot handle the faster DVD's. So, I was happy to find them online through one of the Amazon sub-tier suppliers. Two 50PK's arrived in a few days in good condition; the box was somewhat crushed but the DVD's were OK. A little extra packaging material around the DVD cases would be good.
I've had 2 other pair of these headphones, and I've never been disappointed. The sound's great and they seem to last forever. The other 2 pair? My wife got one and my daughter got the other. They're especially good if earbuds don't work for you ... like they fall off your head a lot.Sennheiser MX-100s have great sound, too, but I had 2 pair of those and in both cases, the sound on one side went out. The first time, I got another pair of MX-100s, but the second time, I got the Porta-Pro. Can't imagine you'd be disappointed with these ... except maybe aesthetically. They do look a bit utilitarian.
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**[...]
If you look at the reviews, you'll notice a Jekyll and Hyde trend in the reviews. Most everyone likes the prints when the printer works. I truly hope Kodak steps up their quality control program. I too am one of those consumers that likes the printer, but darned if I can get it to work. I bet you I have only made a dozen prints and this thing has been a paperweight ever since. Darn those people from Kodak. If you disregard these negative reviews, BUYER BEWARE!
it worked finethe first week but then the internet connectio felt down, and i did everything support told me to and nothing, one day it started working for a few hours but then it dies again... dont buy this, and it has nothing to do with my internet connection cause my moden works fine and others router with it ... so this router sucks !
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 bought one of these a few months ago and almost immediately there was a bad connection between the radio and the ear buds within a few months I couldn't get a connection to work at all - it's not the ear buds I replaced those, it's the connection. I exchanged it and the new one is the same - bad connection between the ear buds and radio. Not only that but within 2 days there is tons of static and a loud piercing sound coming out. The only thing I can hear clearly is the loud piercing sound. Don't waste your money.
I ordered 2 of these for less money (including shipping) than 1 Canon battery pack (without shipping).So far I've not had any continuing problems. One of the two had a very minor problem initially in that the release button next to the latch was jammed making it difficult to insert into the camera. Once I realized what the problem was and corrected it there were no further problems.The rubber weather seal, while not as good as a Canon original, is much better than the seal on other third party packs I've had in the past and appears to be adequate to prevent moisture from entering. For some this might be an issue but since I don't shoot outdoors in severe weather it's a non-issue for me.My only 'complaint' is these battery packs do not come with a protective end cap like the Canon OEM units have - not a big deal.Time will tell how long these last before needing to be replaced, but at the price I paid even if they only last half as long as an OEM battery pack I'm still money ahead.Update 12/24/2012: Been using these packs over three years now and they are still going strong. Charge them up the night before a shoot and 1 will generally last for a full day of shooting.
I have two PCs with wireless cards in an office on the opposite side of the house from where my cable modem and wireless access point are located. Since there are stucco walls in my house, there's chickenwire in the walls which has really cut short the range of my wireless access point. I've been using the D-Link DWL-900AP+ access point along with a DWL-800AP+ wireless range extender. I even put a DWL-R60AT antenna on the DWL-900AP+ to increase the range of the access point. This setup worked with moderate success, but I never liked the fact that I had to have two devices plugged in (actually three since I had a Netgear FVS318 firewall in between my cable modem and my DWL-900AP+) and sometimes the signal would suddenly be dropped. I don't know where I heard about the superb range of the product, but I just installed the Netgear WGT624 Super G 108 Mbps Wireless Router, and I'm amazed by the range of this access point/router. Instead of a weak or non-existent signal when I used the D-Link DWL-900AP+ access point before, the Netgear WGT624 Super G 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides a excellent to good signal anywhere in the house. Because the wireless G protocol is compatible with the B protocol, I don't have to replace any wireless devices in the house which use a mix of the B and G protocol. One other thing is that the Netgear WGT624 Super G 108 Mbps Wireless Router was also very easy to set up. Basic setup was straightforward and security settings including 128-bit WEP encryption and MAC ID access rules were very easy to deal with. In conclusion, if your wireless access point or router isn't providing the range that you need in your office or home, I would definitely take a look at the Netgear WGT624 Super G 108 Mbps Wireless Router.
To make a long story short. I love this keyboard, it's light compact fairly well laid out.My problem is with simple durability. I have already been through two units , and I'm giving up. The first unit lasted about 6 weeks before the paint was worn clean off the A and S keys from simple daily use. And I am not a dirty individual, so this wasn't a case of abuse, just simple not a durable enough paint on the keyboard. I got a replacement unit from Microsoft, which lasted about a month before the exact same thing happened.Now to add on top of that, the keyboard won't wake up sometimes from it's sleep mode without resyncing it via bluetooth. And now the batteries in the keyboard seem to be acting up, only lasting about 4 hours before I need to recharge them, this is without even light to moderate use.In addition the replacement mouse they sent just won't charge. It begins to charge and then starts to blink red after about 5 minutes.All in all I've had enough. The keyboard looks great, but has some serious flaws to be used as a normal daily use desktop set. Especially for a $300 keyboard! My only other complaint, may not bother most people, but for someone who works with with Linux machines it does. The Insert key is not a dedicated key on the keyboard, but one you have to access through use of a function key. So a simple task like a paste in a telnet client, which you need to use shift+insert, since cntl+c is reserved, now requires a 3 keystroke juggle to accomplish a simple task.Better luck next time Microsoft. Better paint and quality control might have saved this keyboard. But until the flaws are resolved, it's an expensive piece of pretty equipment that doesn't hold up it's end of the bargain.
I used to get very irritated with the cords on my other headphones. They were constantly getting the way when I was trying to work out. Not anymore! These cordless headphones are teriffic! The controls are very easy to work, they fold up to fit in your pocket, they don't hurt my ears like the earbuds did, and best of all, there are no wires! The only downside (if you could call it that) is that they seem to be fragile; however, with care, I think they'll last for years.If you are tired of cords getting in the way.........buy these!
The DVD/CD player is a bad buy. The sound amplifier on the DVD player does not work. The nearest &quot;authorized&quot; repair shop is an hour's drive away from where I live. I do not recommend this product or manufacturer to anyone.
As soon as I bought it, I wondered how I could have managed without it. This is great, I downloaded all kinds useful software, I can even use static internet pages to tell me what movies are playing locally. It has just enough space for what i need and it's easy to sync to your PC...it's just great! See a cute guy with a palm handheld...beam your info to him in just a few secs...need I say more :-)
I received this drive today and so far I am pleased. Admittedly it's a little trickier to set up than we're all used to with USB devices (shame it's not possible to connect it via USB in addition to the network cable).I connected two USB External drives to the back of the unit and they appeared in "My Network Places" within windows and I was able to read all of the files. The name of the drive appeared within the SimpleShare Drive with the name NTFS. It's worth noting that if you connect NTFS drives to the back of this drive you will only have read access to these drives. I have not tried connecting a FAT drive yet, but it is supposed to work. Apparently this is due to some licensing issue over NTFS.If you get the error message: "could not map drive! Code 53..." then you need to turn off all non-windows firewalls. Then you need to temporarily disable printer pools for the drive. This can be done by inserting the CD that came with it. Go through the procedure until it falls to map, then you should be able to go Advanced Settings in the web interface. Then click on the printer icon along the top, choose printers from the drop down menu. Then choose disable and press apply. Now try to map the drive again. It should work. You can now Enable printer services if you require.4 stars for not having full NTFS support on USB attached drives, but I knew this before I bought it. I just hope it doesn't die like a lot of other people have said in their reviews.
It is free shipping. It works as the description. No flaws at all.I put it on my gpu of my dell laptop, and a nvidia gtx card. The working temperature drops a lot.
As of this month, this is the third MP3 player I have bought in the last 2 years and this is by far the last one I will buy! I originally had a Creative Nomad Jukebox but was not happy. Slow connection speeds etc etc. But once I bought the Ipod, I have been thrilled. Super fast downloading speeds, great scroll wheel, the size alone is enough to make anyone drool! But one bad note, the battery life, they do claim 10 hours, which it can easily do. But, when you are not using it for more then 2 or 3 days, the battery for some random reason drains, and you must charge it again. Other then that, it is by far the best MP3 money can buy!
I bought my zune because the Base Exchange was out of Ipod's after x-mas, and it looked interesting. So far I have had a good experience with it. The zunes sound quality is great, transitions between songs is very smooth. Video Looks great. The only downsides I've noticed are as follows:-Inability to do podcast's and convert AVI files to zune video. AVI files can be converted rather easily though, so its not a huge problem, but I'd like to see AVI and other video types supported.-Unable to sync with Windows Media Player. Personally I think this would solve alot of problems for microsoft right there.-battery life could use some work-transfers only last 3 days or three plays.All in all The zune shows alot of potental. Hacks are already in the works. I see linix being ported to the zune, along with firm ware hacks, and bigger drive capacitys being worked into the small frame.But Don't take my word for it. Try it for your self if you dare.
After using this with the MR814 router for over a year, my computer no longer recognizes this product as a wireless adapter. When it's plugged in, it's identified as the MA_(four box symbols), and won't recognize the drivers that are installed because of this bogus product name. The last time this happened, tech support, which was previously very helpful with set up (terrible, incomplete instructions included in the box), had me try to ping my router a few times and then said they couldn't help anymore. Since this problem has happened multiple times, I have fixed it by uninstalling the bogus name from the device manager list and then plugging the card back in, which usually worked. Once I had to do a system restore--I'd like to not resort to that again.This may be a problem with the &quot;hibernate&quot; as in some previous reviews (my computer has hibernate issues anyway), but this latest problem occurred after a full shut down. When it works, I was pretty happy with it (wireless is amazing), but I've had regular enough headaches that I can't recommend it, at least not with my low-end Dell laptop.
I bought this griddle because it was able to reach 450 degrees. It is only capable of reaching 400 degrees.
It is a beautiful lamp and I have gotten a compliment on it.
This product works like it should. It's great to have when taking self portraits or when there is no one around to take a picture for you.
VERY HANDY FOR REDUCING VIBRATION W/O USING TIMER.AND ITS SMALL, SMALLER THAN A MATCHBOOK WITH A CASE THAT ATTACHES TO THE CAMERA STRAP.
It was nice while it lasted. I just packed it up and shipped it to Fuji to repair the front lens cover, which either stays half closed with the lens extended or half open with the lens closed, depending on how you look at it. Either way, cannot take pictures with it anymore.After only a month and a half of ownership, I'm not happy about this. Even if Fuji fixes it under warranty at no charge, I have no use of the camera while they do so, and I had to pay to ship it to them insured, with UPS. Adding that cost to the camera alone, I could have bought a more fully featured model from a competing manufacturer.Maybe I'm spoiled, but I've had a ton of digital cameras since the first floppy Sony Mavicas debuted back in the dark ages. This is the FIRST one I've needed to send out for repair.
This system not only looks great, but sounds amazing. The small size makes it suitable for a dorm room, office or bed room but the sound can defintely fill an entire apartment easily. The speakers produce trmendous bass for its size. When cominbined with the sound virtualizing feature on the system, the speaker produce a crisp and undisorted bass sound. One hesitiation I had before buying the system was the missing cassestte deck but I am not missing it at all. The sound more than makes up for the obsolete deck. This is a great value and a great sounding system!
This is my first webcam, I bought it to use with Skype.Pros:1. Quite a sensitive microphone (even when I spoke quietly, the other party could hear me, although maybe Windows Vista sound settings helped)2. It adjusts to the lighting, even if the light is not very good, color distortion is not too big.3. Can be positioned easily on top of an LCD monitor4. Turns and swivels in any directionCons:1. Manual focus2. Face tracking tends to zoom in and out even if you don't move (not a big con since I don't use it).3. Packaging is not very environmentally friendly as the small camera comes in a large box with a lot of extra cardboard padding.
This "frog" {as I called this device by analogy of rubber toy frog}. didn't work for me at all. I have Scion'06 xA with very sloppy dashboard and this frog kept jumping up and sliding off on every small bump of the road and needed constant adjustment. Suction cup worked perfectly fine.
I bought this inexpensive wiring kit along with a Boss 8" low profile powered subwoofer, thinking I was going to laugh at both but I'll stick to the wiring kit.The wiring kit isn't half bad at all and they give you an ample length of each wire. The fuse holder is decent and the fuse is fine. The RCA wires have a molded Y connection that "melds" down to a single cable to run through the car. My only gripe would be the shoddy tie straps. I would like to have seen slightly longer ones since the ones that came with the kit were useless in securing the power wires down in the engine bay.Want to know why certain "high end" wiring kits are so expensive? Because car audio accessories are normally marked up 800%-1000% and beyond, especially if you buy at brick & mortar retail outlets. There's really no reason for it. Copper wire is copper wire. Look at the stuff your factory radio and speakers run off of... yeah it's like 20ga wiring.If you're doing a quick job on the cheap for a component that doesn't need 50,000W of power, this kit will fit the bill.
Last Friday I went ahead and purchased a Vaio K35 from a BestBuy. The screen is really great, and they had 24 months no interest plan to pay the $1350 after rebates. That all sounded like a good deal back then...The Vaio K35 froze on me the first day after sending the notebook to hibernation. Needless to say I started testing how it did with hibernation/standby. The freeze didn't happen always, but it happened close to half the times it came from hibernation, never from standby it seems. I made sure the BIOS was not doing any power management, just Windows. Even the VAIO Power Management was disabled inside windows power management control panel. Also, I had the lattest drivers from Vaio Update. Still, it was freezing some times after hibernation.Installed Windows XP Pro + Service Pack 2 + All the Vaio Drivers and Updates, and still the same thing. It didn't happen always, but yesterday night it froze again coming back from hibernation. Enough for me.This morning I took the notebook to Bestbuy in the frozen state actually, so they could see it. The technician's verdict: "There's no mechanical problem, this is Microsoft's fault, the laptop is within Sony specifications." There was no appeal to this incompetent verdict despite my several attempts. I've used IBM notebooks for a long time at work, with no hibernation problem. And my brother has a Vaio S260 without that problem.Since I didn't want the laptop, I was going to be charged the 15% restocking fee, $240, or I had to replace it with another laptop. Chose to return it, and already sent an email to BestBuy's Customer Service directly, to fight for this unfair restocking fee applied in this case.These Vaios have a nice screen, but basicaly that's it. Battery doesn't last too long, just one hour watching a DVD. Fan is a bit noisy, and the laptop freezes whenever it feels like after hibernation. Definitely not recommended.
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".
I just got this today - it is advertised on their web site that it is for 1st and second generation ipod nano's. I can not get my second generation nano in it. I have tried to force it several times but I am just scratching things up.I wish I had read the prior review before ordering. Please save your money and get an alternative product.
The Cannon A640 comes without a case. I purchased a bigger one than this, but have found that I use this one the most. It is the perfect size.
I am very impressed with the quality of this bag. It nicely fits myTamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC (Vibration Compensation) Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. With the added cushion from this sack I can see storing the lens with my regular baggage or even for a short while putting the lens in a standard backpack. This will be great for trips where I don't want to bring my full camera backpack but want to securely transport an extra lens.
Since I bought the Aero 1550 Pocket PC, it has changed the way that I do business. It connects to my desktop and it checks my e-mail and task list. Updates and add these new tasks to keep me up to date. One of the best time management tools there is. I can take Word documents with me and make changes. I also put my Excel spreadsheets on the Pocket PC and I can edit or make changes to them. Perfect while I am traveling. Has kept me exactly where I need to be, and on time for those appointments. The microphone allows me to keep those quick notes and the translator allows me to write and it transcribes what I wrote. The verson of microsoft money helps me track my business expenses. Microsoft reader allows me to read books without having to carry those bulky books along. Kind of looks like something out of a Science Fiction movie.
I chose this product because it was recommended with the amp and speakers I bought my daughter. I have always used a heavier gage but for the amp I got her this was just fine. It is a NICE little kit at a GREAT PRICE and I love that. It will also do the job just fine for her system. I would recommend this to anyone putting a sound system in their car. YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS PRICE and the quality is VERY GOOD AS WELL.
We received one that didn't work very well. But we gave it high rate because the customer service was very good.
I just spent an hour on hold with Funai because this unit was not recognizing the 1X - 8X DVD-R that I had bought. Nowhere in the manual does it say you can't use anything beter than a 4X DVD-R. But when I finally got a technician he knew exactly what the problem was and I couldn't believe that someone would produce a machine with a limit on the quality of the DVD media. I just went to BestBuy and they had exactly one pack of 25 DVD-R at 4X. So this could very well be a machine with a limited life because no one seems to be making slow DVDs. I am going to recommend to my girlfriend that she return this unit to Amazon. My guess is judging from the other reviews that Amazon should add the 4X limitation to their product description.
This scanner is a big waste of money to anyone. It didn't take a long time to figure out that this scanner wasn't very good. The software installation caused my computer to freeze several times. After getting everything installed correctly, I started to try and scan. It took about a day to try and figure everything out, and some things didn't work. The one-touch buttons didn't work, one program completely crashed, and it wouldn't scan to email, fax, or applications. The Presto! PageManager that came with it worked once and then it was never to work again. The vistascan only let me do the screen saver thing. The calander and all that other stuff never worked. Compaq offered no support whatsoever on this scanner. They told me it was my computer. Every other piece of equipment worked on my computer, so what's the deal? The top cover to the scanner then broke off the little hooks. Also, when the scanner decided to work, I got a rainbow streak of lines on all of my pictures and documents. After a few months of frustration, The whole thing finally went kaput. I get a lovely little message that says &quot;Scanner failure&quot;. Please, don't buy this. If it comes with your computer package, try to get them to do something else instead. A few dollars off the package, software, just anything but this. It's a waste of time, money and energy. I went and bought a Lexmark X83 3-in-1 machine. That has worked like a dream. Get that--you get it all in one and IT WORKS!
I have used the DYMO Labeling Tape for quite a while, it works. I have used it to identify soaps in a shower, no direct water but moisture is present and they have not come off. The labels I have put on drawers and boxes in my garage and tool shed 4 years ago are still as bright and have not loosened in over 5 years. The cost of these tapes were half of what I would have paid at the office store where I purchased a two labelers for my grandsons.
Headphones work fine.Supplier shipped them promptly.All around fine transaction.
This cable arrived almost just as advertised. It is NOT "Cables to Go" branded as the description says, but does have the same part number. That, and the fact that the cable is NOT snag-less, are the reasons for 4 stars instead of 5. The cable works fine and is up to speed.
This player is awesome. You are required to use the software that came with it but it is very simple to install and does all the updates for you automatically. The sound is great. No complaints from this avid runner. I highly recommend this player to folks who like to workout.
The product(Lithium Battery NP-550) was as advertised and the company gave me good swift service.
A very good price and the cost included shipping. Hi Hawaii shipping is always an issue. Thank you Amazon.
I bought these speakers for a friend whose speakers were fading in quality. He was absolutely blown away by its sound quality and the ambience it left in the room. I had to hear for myself to believe whether his remarks were true and sure enough the Altec Lansing speakers outdid the performance of my Logitech speakers. I am happy that he liked my gift.
The Samsung 26" LN-R268W arrived via Eagle shipping in pristine condition. The shipping weight was listed as 71lb on the web site, but thankfully that turned out to be about twice what it really was. Both Eagle and Amazon responded to my inquiries about this when the unit was in transit, and assured me anything wrong would be rectified.My first viewing of the picture was not impressive, but it got better. Using regular satellite and AV cables, scenery looked good, but fine detail like a newscaster's hair would jump and flash and look pixellated. I upgraded to S-video and got much crisper images and more definition in the dark colors, especially black. I watched the Matt Damon/Edward Norton film "Rounders" using the "Zoom" picture setting, and it was a whole new experience, like when you hear your favorite song on tape and then on CD. I was astonished at the fine detail, the individual hairs on people's heads, vivid colors with no bleeding, no visible halos or any distortion whatsoever. There was only one problem in the film.. a scene with a barber's cloth with thin, closely spaced red and white stripes seemed to "flash" when the camera moved.It's critical where you sit to watch this set. At much of an angle the picture degrades, I'd say about 30 degrees. That's no big deal, just something I didn't expect. Your viewing angle and distance from the screen will be a big factor in your video quality. The auto settings for brightness/contrast make the picture look too dark on many shows. I usually turn off that feature and set my own brightness and contrast. I find myself adjusting and fussing with the picture more than I'd like, but once set, it's gorgeous. In time I'll probably stop doing that and just enjoy it !I don't know why Samsung uses a reflective bezel, especially at the bottom of the screen. It's annoying at first, but after a month I don't notice it. The sound is so-so, but I didn't even consider that in my purchase because I rarely use the on-board speakers. There's a 5-band equalizer to suit your audio needs.When you drop big bucks on something you hope you get the quality you can live with. I went to a local electronics store and looked at a bunch of different brands hooked up to the same signal, and the Samsung looked every bit as good as the Sharp and Sony. I put my old 20" CRT alongside the new tv, and immediately thought "there's no way I'm going back to that!."You won't be sorry you upgraded to LCD, provided you have at least an S-video signal. TV has changed, big time, and once you look at one of these babies you won't go back. Resist the temptation to do this on the cheap however. As in all things, you get what you pay for, and you want a good viewing experience.
The integrated Intel 6300 Raid controller and a pair of SATA hard drives make this board a low cost video editing solution.I use this board with 2 x 3.0 Ghz 2mb Irwindale Xeon CPUs. I can encode and record DVD's with ease. The NCCH-DL in this configuration is easily overclockable to 220 FSB. However, the board is not compatible with newer dual core CPU's. On the other hand, since this is a dual Xeon motherboard an extra two physical CPUs could not be utilized by most video production software on the market today anyway.The only real problem I have had with this board was when I first booted Windows XP Professional on the 4 channel SATA controller. Since the controller is routed through the PCI bus @ 66mhz I noticed a slow down in some Windows file transfer operations. I now have Windows XP booting from the two channel SATA 6300 Adaptec chip.
Dell is still selling this printer? Amazing. I got one of these three years ago for $20 as a special offer with a Dell laptop that I purchased. Twenty bucks is about what it's worth. It consistently misfeeds paper, so your prints come out crooked half the time or the printer just jams. The print quality is barely adequate in either color or black and white. It's OK to have around as a scanner and copier, provided you don't need top quality. But buy something else if you're going to be doing any real printing. This can be a fun toy to play around with but it's not a real printer.
A great keyboard for the price. keys have a nice feel to them without the "click. They do not feel cheap. has hot keys for about everything. I would surely buy this keyboard again if I had to.
Instead of the dial pictured with this listing, the product shipped comes with two push buttons (A and B). That's nothing that would have kept me from buying it... but it's still disconcerting to get something besides what you ordered.What would keep me from ordering this is that although the signal changed from source A to source B (and back) when the appropriate button was pushed... it would change the video signal to a *very* yellow color once you let go of the button. As long as you are mashing the button down all the way with your thumb it is fine. But the second you take your thumb off of the button the image looks like it's being viewed beneath a layer of dark yellow liquid. For this reason I cannot recommend this product.
This is an interesting device. I bought three of the original versions a year ago to hook my TiVos up to the rest of my home network. In general, they've worked well. HOWEVER, when I tried to use one of them with an old Win98 laptop I've got, the software wouldn't install. It said something like the OS wasn't adequate (even though the machine and OS both meet the requirements). Emails and phone calls to LinkSys resulted in nothing. No response. That was ok, since I was merely experimenting. But, now, a year after I bought them (and conveniently just after the warranty expired), they seem to be failing. Two weeks ago, one of the PLEBR10s just died. No lights or anything. I replaced it with the new version, which seems to be working fine. Today, another of the original boxes stopped connecting. All the lights on the box indicate that everything should work, but no network traffic goes through. If I replace the box with the new version I bought two weeks ago, everything works fine. So, since I can't find an alternative means of connecting my TiVos to the internet, it looks like I'll end up buying yet another PLEBR10. Hopefully, these new versions will last longer than the old ones. This is getting expensive.
I noticed there aren't any pictures of my Mom around after her passing. So I decided to have her pictures displayed, but instead of printing and framing a lot of it, I decided to get a digital display. I got this digital photo viewer for a lot less than what others are charging and this didn't disappoint. The 16x9 aspect ratio is not the best since you have to convert your pictures to 480x234 for it to fit perfectly without stretching. Cameras don't take anamorphic shots even with widescreen. Other than that, I left the pics at high resolution and allowed for some stretching to view at 16x9. The brightness is crisp and you have to play with the controls to get used to. Music does not play while photos are being viewed. Maybe more expensive brands does the trick. I figured i can always turn a music player on if I want to listen to music. At 7"viewable screen, it's good enough. I'd recommend this for the price alone if you are looking for a simple photo viewer that doesn't involve a lot of gadgetry.
I was in the market for a good desktop replacement, something i could use on the go but yet be able to pretty much to anything i wanted on it. Well this fit the bill perfectly, i passed up an HP which had some of the same specs, althought only 1mb L2 cache, and a regular ole ATI Radeon 200M graphics card. I wasnt impressed with the the HP's preformance at all, especially when it came to multitasking. Even though this computer was about 400 dollars of so more i said well it'll be worth it, i was indeed correct, its awesome. The screen is what i've come to expect from Toshiba(ultra crips and bright) definately the best out there, (note i have an old Toshiba with a regular LCD display and its a beaut as well). The structure is very nice, grey exterior with a very nice black (bowling ball) type gloss finish on the inside, which makes the wow effect great. The Harmon Kardon speakers are the best, never heard speakers this loud on ANY other desktop, even ones that are at a higher cost, also you can actually feel the bass while its on your lap. The media center is quite nice also, very smooth, you get a giant remote thats basically as big if not bigger than most TV remotes, which for a "notebook" seems pointless but has its perks if your lying down. The Nvidia 6600 Go FX graphics card is incredible, i really didnt think at 64mb of shared video that it would perform as well as it does. I mostly play Indiana Jones(which actually for an older game is quite demanding)and it runs smooth as silk. Also when i decide to play say Doom 3 i can actually turn the resolution up to 1024 x 768 and set the detailing on low and it runs perfectly, no jitter or jerkiness at all(how many laptops can you do that on)? especially the ones that come with the very poor Media Graphics Accelerator 900, blahh. The DVD burner is as usual very good, burns nicely although most Notebook model DVD burners burn a few minutes slower than desktops, but hey whats 11 minutes compared to 8 really? So yes this baby has it all, stylish looks, powerful Intel Centrino Pentium M Processor, running at 1.86ghz, good graphics card(better than any that come "standard" in systems these days), DVD burner, Digital Video Recording, watching and recording live tv, etc etc. So if your looking for something to replace your desktop or just add for portability than this computer is for you. I must add the computer on the left side does run a bit hot, but thats where the heat sink and fan are, so naturally with a system of this size your gonna have some heat issues, but doesnt effect the performance at all. Also this thing size wise if a beast, not as bad as the 17 inch but you'll need that size bag to carry it in, being that its about 4 inches thick. But thats a small price to pay for what this baby gives you. I'll stick with Toshiba for years to come, because from what i've experienced they are making some of the best laptops on the market right now.
I've had my camera for over a year after picking one up on eBay, and it is the best digital camera I've ever used (and I've used a lot).First of all, I totally agree with other reviewers here about how this camera quells the notion that more megapixels is better. I wouldn't know what to do with them if I had them. This camera consistently produces "film quality" prints. Color saturation and tone are excellent, as well as is sharpness.Having an image stabilized Leica lens with a 12x zoom is what really sets this camera apart from the competition. You're never too far away from your subject with this excellent lens.The lens is only half the story because coupled to it is an equally, fantastic CCD imaging system. The time to turn the camera on, shoot a photo, and store it to memory is the quickest I've experienced since my first digital camera: a little Fuji Finepix A101 (which is a simple, point-and-click 2 megapixel camera).Speaking of my Finepix A101, I've taken photos with it and printed off 8 x 10's that many people would swear was taken with an expensive SLR film camera. To put it bluntly, the quality of the photographer also has a lot to do with what you get from a digital camera. I am an amateur photographer -- whatever that means.Despite the many features of the FZ1, I would recommend it for a beginner, but only if the beginner has already had some experience with film cameras and at least knows how to compose a picture with proper lighting and framing. A few beginners may be intimidated by it, but they shouldn't be: just put it on the "heart" setting and fire away to your "heart's" content.The biggest weakness of ALL digital cameras is flash photography. There is no way the dinky, little flashes that come with them can do a decent job. They all tend to wash out images. Unfortunately, this camera does not have a hot shoe to allow the addition of an external flash. Photos taken with its flash will only be acceptable if there is sufficient ambient light to begin with. My advice is to avoid flash wherever possible: instead, take advantage of its fast lens, set the ISO to 400, and use available lighting.Low lighting is problematic for the FZ1 as there is no infrared assist. What I do is to either point-and-shoot, and hope for the best, or lock my focus on something bright that is the same distance away as my subject.Except for those situations where lighting is poor, this camera will take perfectly balanced shots under most lighting conditions. If you have to use flash, well, then, use it.If you can find a better camera than the FZ1 for the same money, by all means, buy it, but I seriously doubt you will. The FZ1 is as good as it gets!
The Zune is a very nice unit. Only had it about a month but left it overnite to charge. By morning it developed an internal cracked screen. Apparently from a overheated internal battery. I found this out by checking forums on the net since I thought it could have been dropped. Zune support will not tell you it overheated, only that its not covered for repair. Microsoft/Zune will not replace or repair the unit. Next time you watch TV, try imaging watching it with cracks running thru it, its not pleasant.Carmen Baldwinsville
Let me break it down for you and make it simple. HDMI is a signal that's been built so well that it has little to no issues with signal quality. The only instance where that MAY become an issue is with the length of the cable, but in terms of wiring a convention centre. For this reason HDMI is just as good over ten dollar cables as it is over hundred dollar cables, when used in your home.The bottom Line with HDMI is as long as the signal gets to its destination, it WILL ALWAYS be the same no matter what carries it there.Simple HDMI works or it doesn't, 100% or zero, very black and white functionality.
This camera rocks! Ive had it for a few weeks now and I love it.. Its very easy to use and has lots of fantastic options. The software that Nikon provides is awesome. If you have the money to get this I suggest that you get this.. This is a great camera!!!!!
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.
We have two of these. They are terrific! Feature packed, fast, and print really nicely! I like the built in duplex printing although it's very slow.The ink could be more efficient, and I wish I could buy a 3rd party compatible ink cartridges, but other than that, this thing is great!
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.
You can shoot 500 mb of photos and this battery won't let you down.Great stamina, lasts long.
I've connected this DVD player to my 32-inch Sharp widescreen HDTV with HDMI cable, which creates a stunning picture when playing a high-quality DVD. The remote is also very user-friendly.
I was very pleased with the service we had and how quick the product was sent. I strongly recommend this product and the business that sold it. Thank you.
I purchased this camera on July 29, 2004 and have been very happy with it's performance. It takes great pictures, easy to use, great menu's and it is very good looking. The DSC-W1 has exceeded all my expectations and has been a pleasure to use. If you are in the market for a point and shoot, plus, numerous and easy adjustments, your'll love this camera.
I use this case when I travel and when I ride my motorcycle! Love this case!! Well worth the money. High quality. Thanks Pelican!!
Right out of the box these earbuds sound great. They are no JBud J2 Premium Hi-FI Noise Isolating Earbuds , but they are 2nd best. I have small ears so the stock ipod earbuds fall out a lot, but not these. They fit great and are comfortable to boot. Because the price was so cheap I did not expect much, but boy was I surprised by the sound. If you are an average ipod user, these earbuds will be fine. But, if you are an audiofile, you got to get the JBuds.
Being a novice at walking, this device has helped to motivate me. I am constantly trying to walk further and faster, I know that this GPS will record any stops or distance covered while walking. So I think that I better keep going and that has improved my exercise program.The device is simple to use. I was able to purchase this device at a reduced rate from Amazon and that makes it even better!
card works geat for me on a dell 8250 with 2.53 ghz cpu and 512 ram great picture audio was too loud but the tweak tool form here http://www.cask-of-amontillado.com/pvr_tweak.html fixed it for me with a setting of -4 db very happy the card now also the card fit fibe in my 8250's case i tried lots of capture cards this is the best so far me
To begin, the ATH-PRO5MS phones are part of Audio-Technica's "Import" line of products, which is marketed as a series of phones brought from their Japanese markets. How that makes them at all special from their other headphones, I'm not sure.I came to these ATH-PRO5MS from another set of monitor headphones, some old, old Kenwoods that, while cheaper and none too powerful, reproduced a great range of sounds at just the right levels (with some equalizer help, of course). The Audio-Technica monitors are my first foray into better-quality headphones, and with that in mind, as well as the sound quality I had gotten out of my older Kenwoods, I think I went into this purchase with high expectations. I only say this to note that, while my review may sound mostly negative, the ATH-PRO5MS really are good headphones.First of all, when I bought these there were few detailed pictures showing what the phones would really look like. The camouflage pattern is a much darker, more brownish-green, color than I was expecting. When I pulled them out of the box, I was surprised to see something looking like it would go better down the toilet than on my head. Also, the shape is a very smooth, rounded version of that teacup-and-saucer look, where it's a flat dish around the circumference and a big mound in the center where the drivers are. The poop-brown color and soft, round shaping were less attractive--less aggressive-looking--than what I was expecting in a camo-themed product.Next, where the phones extend out of the head cushion, what ends up being pulled out are thin metal rails, and a tiny insulated wire that just kind of hangs out in the air. (They're "only" $50, I know, but much cheaper cans do cover those wires.) That said, both the wires and rails seem somehow sturdy, especially as the thin rails seem stay put at exactly the size I want them to be.The cushion that sits across the top of the head is itself comfortable, fairly well padded and constructed. The cushions that sit around (on) the ears, meanwhile, are thinner than those of my old Kenwoods, and have a diameter so small as to lie completely on my earlobes and closely around the rest of my ears (I have perfectly average-sized ears). That really wasn't the point in buying circumaural headphones, which these are supposed to be. The overall fit is kind of tight--sound insulation is pretty good. I suppose the tightness helps maintain the speaker proximity, but after using them a long time, I consistently find myself taking them off for a break. These might be more comfortable for someone with smaller ears than I have. Big-eared folk need not apply. Even medium-eared folk like myself could find a better home with some other cans.Now to the important part: the sound. Be reminded, firstly, that these are monitor headphones. Secondly, as someone with a very diverse collection of music, genre-wise, even the EQ has trouble keeping up, let alone a pair of static headcans. Nevertheless, I find the ATH-PRO5MS cans require a lot more adjusting between artists and albums than my last ones did, and I think that's a reflection of these phones' stubbornness to want to play many frequencies very well while not playing others just as well.As I write this, I am listening to Buena Vista Social Club on them, and I must say that I am THOROUGLY PLEASED with what is coming through. With strong mid-range music like Buena Vista, these Audio-Technicas make nice, warm mids and clear twangs of the guitar, backed up by a comfortable bass range. Lo-fi, Indie music or similar types of songs also sound great. In hard dance, techno, and especially drum-n-bass, again, the quality of sound is spectacular in most ranges. With hip-hop and rap, the lack of strength in the mids, especially male voices, becomes a little annoying (female vocals are great), as well as the emphasis of bass impact over detail. In classic rock, the lack of mid-range presence takes away much of what is enjoyable in the way older music sounds, and in hard rock the guitar sounds less mean, more like it needs a drink of water. As soundstage and imaging aren't part of the monitor design, especially at this price range, I'll say that these cans do just fine in those arenas.The main point I want to make about the sound from these phones is that the mids need just a little oomph. For music where mids are already strong, they make a beautiful melody. If you listen to Lo-fi, indie or jazz, these are for you. For hip-hop and especially rock, which normally don't stress mids, male vocals and electric guitar lose a lot of the character they should have. I actually feel like I've lost much of my rock music collection to the quality of these headphones, such is the irritating way guitars sound.For monitors, these phones do very well in a variety of arenas. They make great, generous music. Once in awhile though, I wish the bass had more detail, the mids a little more vavoom, and the color of the plastic a little less poop flavor. Seriously, they are not camouflage-patterned, rather more like a spinachey-diarrhea.
You may find other "compatible" batteries, but they never work as well as the original battery. I just bought an extra battery on Amazon so I can have one charged at all times. Great price!
This power supply is a good value for the level of power it provides. I have had no issues with it after about six months of having it installed. However, I currently have it in an older computer, so I have not tested the limits of what it can handle.
I got an iPod shuffle well over a year ago, and it still is kicking strong. It spends most of its' time in the car for use instead of the radio or CD's because it's like your own radio station, except for that you choose what it plays and there are no commercials. I particularly like it because it's so simple - there is little to worry about breaking or malfunctioning, and the low price allows me to take it everywhere I go without worry of theft or damage. It's also very easy to flip through sonds in the car without looking at, as opposed to a regular iPod. It also seems to hold up well in New Mexicos' heat and a variety of other environments (including airport security).Unless you really want a screen, go with this. It's a great buy and it leaves you free to enjoyyour music - not be overprotective of the medium it's sorted on.
This Camera takes incredible pictures. It has a wide range of shutter speeds rangeing from 2000 to bulb. plus hte 7 point auto focus syste is hand in most situations. Plus it is very light making it easy to carry around.
This is a solid CD player. When listening in the dark, I found the volume up button really hard to find. Sometimes I can't sleep, so I listen to music in the dark. I have had the silver version previously, and found the buttons a little easier to identify in darkness. The batteries are installed underneath where the CD is inserted. At first I thought that was strange, but after many hours of use, I found the exterior to be cleaner looking. I would recomend the Energizer Lithium long life batteries if you listen to music very much. Also consider some high quality head phones.
I am a IT professional for over 20 years and I use this drive every day at work. It keeps my data with no data loss and no problems. The Carabaineer is great to have access right on my hip at my fingertips. Highely reccomend.
I purchased my first Bose Acoustimas 5 System in Europe way back in the 80s around the time when they were first introduced. After 25+ years of reliable service, I decided to retire them and go with another manufacturer's surround sound system(5.1) to compliment my LCD TV. To my ears, the feeling of music on a real sound stage was lost. So, I decided to purchase (2010-July) another Bose Acoustimas 5 system (Version III) to replace the original. Essentially this system is a 2.0 configuration with the woofer box containing the crossover controls and circuit protection. Music has now come alive again ! I have the system in a 20' x 14' room and placed the woofer box in an optimal position. What I have now is mellow base with no booming and minimal resonance. Crisp highs form a wall of sound that envelops me as I listen. Wish they had just a tiny bit more mid range, but thats OK. For movies, I simply set my receiver for virtual surround sound. I've read various reports from people indicating that the speaker components, etc are cheap. My answer to that is I don't care if the sound being produced behind the cloth is from stretched bubble gum ; the only thing that really matters is the sound and product reliability. I highly recommend the system ; just find the sweet spot in your room for the woofer box, tilt the upper reflecting speaker cubes in one of the ways recommended by Bose in the users guide and your set. I have my satellite speakers mounted on the Bose UFS-20 floor stands.
I bought this weather radio for it was made by Midland. A very old and reliable maker of weather gear and electronics. I also chose it for at the price of $30,(and free shipping), it was a bargain. I am happy to say that it has definitely turned out to be a very wise investment. The radio is small, receives excellent reception,(here in New England anyway) and most of all was a snap to program and personalize. You can also set the blue back light to remain on at all times, (although it is not mentioned in the manual, but easy to figure out.) Also, some other reviewers have mentioned that the alarm is very loud and cannot be adjusted. Although this is true, you have the option of setting the alarm to silent, with only the back light and scrolling alert being visible during an emergency broadcast. Unless you live in a very dangerous weather area, this is all most of us should ever need. If you do live in a dangerous area, then be happy the alarm is that intrusive! I highly recommend this radio for anyone that wants a no frills weather radio that still has all the features you will ever need.
I wanted to let everyone know that this router is easy to install and worth every penny. Set up was easy and took only 15 minutes. The signal is strong and I can access the internet anywehre in my house. This is definitely a great router and worth the price.
This wall mount is great. It went up very easilly. The materials and construction are excellent, I can position my 20" lcd tv at any angle for easy viewing.
This is a great DVD player that fits perfectly under my small tv in the bedroom. Slim and compact. The upconverting is nice and it remembers where you left off in your movie when you put that disk back in.
I ordered this kvm switch to toggle back and forth between my old Mac and my new PC. It has done a good job. I have been able to clear away a lot of cables and extra hardware. I didn't run into any problems getting it set up and working with both computers. I am using a Dell PS2 keyboard and mouse. It is suppose to work with a USB keyboard and mouse too but I haven't tried that. Switching between computers is as easy as pushing a button. It has never had any problem finding either computer quickly.I had hoped that I would be able to use one of the USB ports to share my printer but that doesn't seem to work. I am not sure why. It might just be the tecno-turnip that is setting it up. There was nothing said about it being able to share a printer though.All in all it has accomplished what I wanted it to do. Good product. Easy to use.
I agree with all of the bad reviews others have left. My recorder kept freezing up and I would have to restart it all the time. I finalized a dvd the other day and it froze, then after I turned it off it came back on and said formating and then said no disk. It won't let me eject the disk. Even after unplugging for a day or two it still won't eject the dvd. So now it is a completely useless dvd recorder. And of course it only has a three month warranty and I look and it has almost been 4 months. It seems that they put a 3 month warranty on it because they knew it would go out right after the 3 months. DO NOT BUY THIS DVD RECORDER or any other one of this brand. Don't make the same mistake I did. I only wish I had checked these reviews before I bought the stupid thing.
Not a bad little camera. Small enough to fit in your pocket, and the picture quality is much better than I had ever expected! Charges by hooking it up to your computer. Very easy to use, and you can also take short videos with it.The only drawback about this camera is that if the battery dies, you lose your pictures.That's probably my only complaint. I used this camera when I went on a trip to see some of my friends, and it really came in handy! It's cheap, convenient, and I'd recommend this to people.
This item works well with out Nuvi 700. I have used it in 2 seperate vehicles and have not had any issues yet. Great item to have to keep your Nuvi charged!
I ordered 2 16 foot usb extenders by Micro Connectors from Cables Online that worked well, so I ordered another but they sent me this Manhattan brand instead. It works well. It has a bright LED light on the female end compared to Micro Connectors brand. There is no drop out on the signal. The silver style plastic cable is sticky and I hope it'll go away. I ordered two other USB extenders before from Sabrent and they were junk! They worked only sometimes but mostly not at all. I threw those away.
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.
Well its my first SLR camera always wanted a nikon its great love it light weight small and take execellent pictures
The printer so far has worked perfectly on a small network.It was priced right and shipped in a reasonable amount of time.
I bought these on Black Friday when there was a great deal on them for $60 and could not be more pleased. I typically don't like Sennheiser as they fit too tight on average. However, my co-workers have these and I have tried them for hours on end only to find ou that these were not typical of the wired ones I have had before. They are not as comfortable as Audio Technica ones are. But, then again, they don't make wireless headphones either. The audio is just as good as some entry level Audio Technicas. Very clear and crisp with very little to be desired in this price range. Where they do tend to falter is in the transmitter department. Overall it is fairly good and I can be on the other side of the house with pretty good clarity and little to no hiss or pop of intermittent signal. However, if I walk out into the garage, the amount of RF interferrence tends to make the signal quality dip noticeably. The surround sound feature is very good and in instances where the recording is an older one, it can make a big difference in the bass and overall "wow" factor of the sound. In general, these are very good overall if you take into account the interferrence that though minimal, can be a problem, especially in areas with a lot of electromagnetic radiation (garage, attic, basement). If you want no interruptions in signal, bluetooth would be your best option. However, they typically retail for ~$200 for the headphones and then another $100 for a transmitter. And that is just for entry level, good to high quality headphones. Others can retail for plenty more of course. It all depends on taste and budget. For the money though, you can't beat them!
If you have a playseat or gaming chair and looking for the next add on or upgrade, this could be your next step. the buttkicker gamer is a great addition to give your gaming and movies that extra little bit to enhance your experience. I gave it 4 stars not because of the unit or operation, but because of the factors below...***Mounting to PlayseatThe unit is designed to be mounted to an office chair. If you have a playseat for example, you either have to purchase a mounting pack, or make one yourself. This is not a big deal, more like a slight annoyance. Note that if you want the bundle for the playseat, you'll need to order (currently) from the buttkicker site directly. I personally didn't want to wait for shipping, etc., and wanted the triple points for my amazon Visa, so I ordered this unit (BK-GR) and made my own mount.Regarding the mount for the playseat, I used a sparkplug socket that I already had rusting away in my garage, and purchase a new longer bolt for mounting. More details about the mounting in an upcoming update to this review. Long story short, it cost me about $1.50 USD to mount this and less than 10 minutes time. given this, I'm glad I didn't pay the extra $30 for the factory mount kit.***Connecting to the audio streamIf you're the techy person in your house who connected all your AV equipment, you'll be just fine. The documentation that comes applies to people connecting to a computer, or running audio out of their TV. If you have a surround sound system, meaning a receiver and such, you'll want to split the subwoofer line out and run this to the amp. The product comes various Y cables, but not the one I needed. To split the sub out line, you'll need a male to two females. The product comes with female to two males. If you have no clue what I just said, you may want to invite a friend over who does.Even the buttkicker website is just so so for information. If I was a manufacture of a product, I would strive to make it as brainless as possible for people to connect and use the product. Again, if you have a PC or using the TV speakers, you're golden. With a receiver, it's not difficult, but you may need to purchase an additional Y adapter.Now that the unit is connected and working, I would highly recommend it for your gaming or movie experience, and of course Amazon Prime shipping is hard to beat as a purchasing option. If the installation instructions (included or online) had included more connecting options, and if buttkicker would have included the appropriate Y adapter, I would have given this a 5 star. The product is great, the information from the manufacture is again, just so so.
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.
Not only did my mic come on time, but I love it! The sound works perfectly and my friends and I enjoy chatting with very little space in between.
I'm very happy with these earbuds. I especially like the comfortable fit and the extra long cable that can be packed away during the summer months when I basically park my iPod in the top pocket of my Scott eVest, using only the very short earbud section of the cable. I wish someone would create a decent case for earbuds though, or a retractable winding case that is durable. The case that came with my earbuds broke the second time I opened it and in any event despite its thoughtful design seemed intolerably complicated to very little benefit. These buds, especially at the sale price for which I purchased them from Amazon, are the cat's pajamas.
I purchased this unit in the Summer of 03 because I needed a collating copier. The addition of a fax and printer was great. I now use this as my main copier/Fax/and printer with a inkjet printer on a printserver as a second unit for when I need color. This was the perfect solution for a one man business.I normally output batches of 6-8 set of shop drawings with page counts varying from 5 to 40 pages at lease once a week so this copier has had quite a bit of use. I have never had a service call to date with the exception of the firmware.The only problem I had was that the firmware wasn't updated in the first units off the line so the copy was light.Xerox came out and fixed it in the first week and it had bee going gangbusters ever since.i was worried about the toner/drum costs per page, but they have been in line with my other coper.I gave it four stars because of the original firmware problem. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars.
I read all of the reviews here and thought these would be the best option for easy transport AND low ambient sound i-pod headpohones without breaking the bank (I'm on a plane frequently). I wanted something that I wouldn't cry over breaking or losing during my many travels. I found that the uneven cord lengths are very irritating- especially if you like to use only one plug (like maybe at your desk at work). The weight of the shorter cord pulls on the longer cord and it is quite uncomfortable- even when sitting still. So then I thought these will be great workout headphones (won't be upset if I break or lose them), HOWEVER, the cords produce noise in the ear pieces everytime they rub on your clothing or your hand. The effect is very loud and disruptive to your music listening experience (even when you are sitting stationary at your desk). It is similar to wearing a stethescope, which defeats the point of wearing in-the-ear headphones (which are supposed to reduce the ambient noise). I do not recommend these headphones, because of this stethescope effect- I could get over the uneven cord lengths for certain uses (they are after all designed to wear behind the head). I'm on the hunt for better quality headphones.
I've been using the same pair at work, 40 hours a week, for about a year and half. It took a while to get used to the snug silicone inserts, but I soon realized how comfortable they are. The right earbud just recently stopped working, but I'm not upset, considering I've never had a pair of earbuds last as long as this pair. I'm going to buy another pair right now and I'll keep buying more.
Got these because they seemed good for the price. Got the full face helmet set up as well. The speakers that you attach to the inside of the helmet are just plain garbage - the only time we could hear each other (riding on two different bikes) was at a stop; anything more than a few mph and we couldn't hear anything despite turning things up as best we could. Earplugs would work but there is no set up for this. Without sound, might as well not have this as I could get the same thing from a cheap set of walkie-talkies from WalMart. This could truly be a very nice and inexpensive set up if Nady could fix the sound issue but, until they do, I definitely could not recommend this unit.
I had made a hasty purchase at a computer show in Toledo, Ohio. I was not looking for anything special that day, but when I arrived at the location where the speakers were displayed they caught my eye. I tested the speakers and liked what I heard. I asked the price and offered them a lower price..... With hesitation they agreed to my price.... Sense then I have enjoyed the Logitech Soundman X2 speaker system greatly. I would recommend this product to anybody looking for a middle of the road price with a top of the line sound.Thank youJack Frahn
I bought the HP 3600dn and was throughly pleased with it: just loaded my third set of cartridges! (:&lt;))But then my Gateway crashed & I had to replace the Desktop which came with Windows VISTA and Office 2007.UGLY SURPRIZE (:&lt;(((HP does not support this printer for the new Operating System, and has no intention of doing so!!! HP Support informed me of this corporate policy after several hours of passing the buck.So if you have no intention of upgrading to VISTA and are staying with Windows XP for the next ten years, then and only then PURCHASE A HP Color Laser 3600dn!!!!!Oh yes, the Cartridges that came with the printer only last half as long as the replacements. Tacky, tacky, tacky.
The precut foam insert fit the large Orion eyepiece perfectly. Excellent way to extend teh life of an Orion eyepiece case.
First, the iPod itself is a lovely piece of equipment, the functionality I was looking for in a pretty package, at an acceptable price. It could be a nice replacement for the old iPod that I wore out.But (as of late September 07), buyer beware: it does not work with Mac OS 10.3. Granted, that is not the latest OS, but a reasonable version to run on a home machine. And, updating the OS at the time the iPod Classic is released is not a sensible option, given that 10.5 will be available very soon.Apple could have done better than that - leaving their loyal, long-time customers hanging like that is a terrible business strategy. A 1-star rating not strictly for the product itself, but for the overall experience. (And one would think they would have learned from the iPhone debacle.)So, loyal Apple users with OS 10.3 - it is a wise choice to wait until OS 10.5 is out.
I've been lugging around CD players for a long time now. When I got this iPod for Xmas, I've never used my CD player again. With a CD player, I have to change CDs for different music, but thanks to Apple, I can download my music from my hard drive and put them on the iPod, now I can choose mu songs without having to change CDs, and it's very lightweight too, a very big investment to have.
My 2 year old TrippLite Smart 1000LCD has begun to randomly cut off...completely...without warning. It has done ok since I bought it until now. From other 1 star reviews it looks like I'm not alone. For a backup to cost over $100 you would think it would last longer. Would not buy TrippLite again.
I have tried the lens cleaning material and am happy to say that it works very well.
I used to have a Wacom tablet way back in the old days, but this one definitely wins hands-down. Although it may not have all of the features of the Intuos, unless you're one of those "I nid all teh feechures!1" guys, you shouldn't be disappointed. I've had it for months and it's been working great! No problems with it on either XP or Vista, and the software it came with wasn't top-of-the-line, but it wasn't shabby in the least.When I got it, it was a cheap price, but not cheap hardware. :)
This product is the Best. I burned about a hundred cds with this product. It is east to load, and very fast.
5/10/07: I purchased this AIO after reading many positive reviews. It seemed to have all the features I was looking for. Unfortunately I have been extremely disappointed with the scan quality. Every scan comes out with white spots (looks like dust) even though the originals were in near perfect condition. Copying the picture worked fine, no spots! I tried increasing the resolution and adjusting some of the other settings but continuously receive memory errors for anything at a resolution over 200dpi. I've contacted tech support and they say it's a software issue and had me uninstall and reinstall everything and run a bunch of commands from the command prompt but after 3 hours my scans were still grainy. I wish I discovered this problem sooner so I could have returned it.8/18/07 UPDATE: After 3 long months tech support finally shipped a replacement. After spending another 2 hours uninstalling and reinstalling everything I was anxious to see if things would work. To my disappointment the scan quality was just as poor as before... if not worse.Bottom line: BUYER BEWARE. This all-in-one is garbage.
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)I ordered this pack to accommodate my Canon Rebel with attached lens as well as additional lenses and equipment.When I opened and examined it, I found it adequate and the material was excellent. After all, it was a Canon product!
I bought couple of these IR emitters. Connected the emitters to a Russound multi-zone controller CA 6.4 and the eyes onto a Dish DVR and Samsung Blu-ray player. I did not see the LED blink nor the device receive the IR signal. When I replaced them with IR emitters from three other companies and they all worked fine. I was mighty pissed as I wasted 3 hours debugging my setup thinking the issue is with my setup not the IR emitters.
Though The Lanyard does not make much sense the clip works well. I put this to together with a kindle fire for my wife.
Finally a boombox that can be used with either Sirius or XM satellite radio! What took so long? Plus it has AM-FM, CD player,an ipod plug-in jack and a headphone jack. All for a tad over $100.00. Better yet, it's a Sony! Works great and sounds great. I wish it was a bit smaller. Had a heck of a time finding a tote bag big enough to carry it to work. I recommend this highly. Why spend more than a hundred bucks on a boombox designed for a specific satellite unit/system only with no AM-FM or CD player? Did I mention it has a remote? Another added plus!
I purchased this cd player and was very leary of some of the reviews that it got. I am happy to say that it works just fine. This was one of the only models I could find that was reasonably priced.Pros:-5 disc random play-1 disc random play-on remote volume control so you don't need to use receiver and cd player remote-current track OSD (on screen display) always displayed-price (cheapest at amazon $120 shipped as of 3/3/09)Cons:-negative reviews-no remote power button-cd's are on the way out (you probably will be buying another form of music player in the next ten years even though the CDP-CE375 will likely last that long)
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.
This was the easiest router I have used, both to set up and to operate. Great range, nice low profile.
This is my second TiVo box, so I'm speaking from long experience. I love it. It completely redefines the TV experience. I find it most useful to record programs that I would otherwise miss, e.g., shows airing after my bedtime or during the day when I'm at work. The "Season Pass" feature allows you to automatically record all airings of any serialized program. You can also create a list of favorite actors, directors, movie titles, etc., and TiVo will automatically record any airings that include those parameters.In addition to it's many recording capabilities, the feature I love most -- and would have difficulty living without -- is the on-screen program guide provided with the TiVo service. It's the best, most easily navigable guide I've encountered. Frankly, I'd buy the box for the program guide alone. I never use the cable company's on-screen guide, which is clunky and primitive by comparison.The only downside to this particular model of TiVo is capacity. I chose the 40-hour version because I'm cheap, and I have a limited list of "must-see TV." If you're a serious consumer of TV fare -- especially movies -- you might want to consider paying a bit more and getting one of the larger capacity units. Or, if you're a tweak, you could always buy the 40-hour unit, then consult one of the web sites that tell you how to install a new monster drive in your TiVo.
The USB 2 port works fine, but the CF2 card reader is incredibly slow. I think updated drivers would help, if they existed. I cannot find Windows Vista drivers for this card reader, anywhere.
I am satisfied with its speed of 150x. However, sth happened that the photos is not as beautiful as other slower speed
It may be labeled 16 gauge, but compared to other brands it's not even close. Another reviewer suggested 18 gauge but that is way generous. I compared it to some Acoustic Research 16 gauge wire and it has 1/3 to 1/4 as much copper. It's probably on the order of 24 gauge wire. If you are looking for really cheap wire just to get the job done or for experimenting it might be worth $5....but if you are hoping for a bargain on some decent wire, keep looking!!BTW, the wire had a sorta purple insulation.
Just received my DVD PLAYER and used it on 2 movies, nice little machine for the price. If you want a good solid performer without all the bells & whistles, then this is a good choice !I am always very satisified with Amazon and the values offered.
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.
these headphones worked great, but the dial to adjust the volume up/down was so easily turned you might find yourself straining to hear or cringing from the loud just because you accidentally brushed it on your clothing by turning your head one way or the other.
Let me say this, if my house catches on fire, there is going to be a lawsuit. How on earth on you going to ship me a charger that does not even fit the adapter whole. I had to force it together. Now I can not pull it apart.I have some doubt. "WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!" Smh NEVER AGAIN WILL I ORDER FROM YOU! I REFUSE TO SPEND ANY MONEY ON SHIPPING AND/OR GAS TO GO SEND IT BACK!
Excellent! I brought this on the recommendaton of Amazon.com and its the best recommendation I have taken them up on yet. Case Logic always make good cases.
... mine failed after 4 months of use. One ear went completely dead. I then discovered Sony's warranty is only 90 days and they refused to repair them (except for almost as much as I paid for them). Later I took them apart to discover if I could fix them - often one of the wires breaks inside the cord or a wire will become desoldered from the driver - and discovered the driver was dead. Infinite resistance. I didn't use them a great deal and never played them loud. I won't buy Sony headphones again, despite the great sound.
I've had this bag for a couple years and I really like it. It's roomy, durable, and is easy to take along with you.I've climbed all over Yosemite and Salmon Creek Falls with this bag and it's protected my equipment well. and yes, it's been dropped a few times.Cameras for Kids: Fun and Inexpensive Projects for the Little Photographer (Volume 1)Scenic Photography Using Examples From The California Central Coast: A Visual Guide To The Central Coast And Digital PhotographyAnimal Portraits With The Digital Photography Of John Crippen: Learning Photography With Animals
I chose this player over other similar mp3 players because of its removable battery. No battery lasts forever and I didnt like the idea of having to send it to the manufacturer just to replace it when it goes bad. For the most part, I was satisfied with the player until it stopped working after two weeks. It actually "worked" but it stopped letting me add/delete music. So I sent it back and got a replacement. I just thought that I must have got a faulty one but then my second one started randomly turning off during the middle of a song. It didnt matter if the battery was low or fully charged, it would just turn off for no reason. I sent it back and Amazon gave me a complete refund.
I have had several other brands of radar detectors ranging from $50 to $150. None can even compare. Of course none were the brand escort either. I do not know if this quality is standard among their product line but this radar detector is awesome. It has an auto feature that automatically senses where you are at while you are driving. It minimizes false alarms and its range is unbelievable. Around corners, long straight-aways, hills, you name it, it does it. The only thing it lacks is a voice alert which I like but is not needed.
Didn't work for my car (landrover), or my mom's car (toyota corolla), or my fiances car (yukon). It just pointed down towards the floor with each of them. However, if it fits for your car it would be a good thing to have, so the gps isn't attached to the window. I went back to using my friction mount, which I love.
I have a fxa-32 sony laptop and the battery would not work in my laptop. I had two different batteries and neither one would charge. My laptop did not recognize that the battery was installed most of time either. My laptop works fine as my oem battery charges in both bays without a problem. The battery didn't fit well either.
Excellent. No hassle - worked right out of the box.High quality audio & video.
-The documentation package of the D-Link DIR-625 is excellent so does the setup steps. The D-Link configuration utilities are very easy even for the regular user.-This unit could be set either vertical or horizontal position (there is a stand included).-All ports and lights are clearly labeled or color coded.-This unit comes with QoS a technology that helps streaming media and VoIP (Skype, Vonage, Video chat, etc) with reliability.Cons:-This unit like most Draft-N does not fully operate with other brands at its full speed.-Do not believe all the publicity, since when it comes to real life configurations, I cannot see that much difference in speeds between G and N routers. The best results are obtained when you are using matching N routers and N adapter cards.Note:Make sure you upgrade the firmware before you setup the router to avoid bumping into some bugs.
Product was as described...reception was strong and weak depending on your location...was able to receive all frequencies..rated this a 4 instead of a 5 only because when the wind blew the reception would get fuzzy...could get annoying on a very windy day..radio is bulky and heavy...
i bought this camera thinking hey pictures too. i bought the docket to. now don't get me wrong i love kodak cameras but this one is terible the software messed my computer up but i gave it 2 stars because it does take good pictures but next time i buy a kodak it is going to be with out a docket they are to much trouble.i love kodak but this one has been a night mare. in process of sending it back. i am sure i just got a bad one because i have had them before but i would not buy this one. just my opinion. but i will get another one because of all the cameras kodak is the best for me just not this one i tend to spend a little more but hey they are worth it.
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.
For the money, this is a pretty good deal, especially if you can find it on sale. It is about the same price as if you bought all three components separately, and still had stereo sound. You could go cheaper if you bought a mono TV and mono VCR. But, then why would want a DVD player, if you had mono sound.The picture quality is acceptable, but not as good as the more expensive flat screen TV's from Sony, Toshiba or Philips. The sound is in stereo and it does have surround sound affects. However, the little three inch speakers don't have much bass response. Stereo separation is good, but dynamic range is disappointing. There is no sound adjustments available, so you can't boost the bass. The system does have audio outputs, so you could hook it up to boombox for improved sound.The VCR and DVD are fully functional. It doesn't mention it on the box, but the DVD plays everything from MP3's to VCD's.The menus, setup and remote control are all very nice and contain all the functions you would expect. The menus are easy to use.The best thing is you have all three functions in a fairly compact space. The whole system isn't very heavy at 58 pounds. It is perfect for a bedroom. I got it for my son so he could play his video games in his room and still enjoy the stereo affects.If you want to get a premium picture and premium sound, you would need to go up to the next level, like the Toshiba combo. However that will be a couple of hundred dollars more. But, if you want high quality, you would probably be better off getting separate components.The last thing to consider when buying a combo system is the lifetime of the system. A TV can last 20 years, but the typical VCR lasts only about 5 to 7 years. I still have the Sony TV I bought in 1980 (but one I bought in 1993 has died already). In that time, I have gone through 5 VCR's. But, in 5 years, you won't care about the TV. Digital TV will finally take off, and any TV bought now will be obsolete. Plus, the prices will be so low, that it will be worth replacing everything.
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.
I have been a buyer of this specific model for a while now, since flashing it with open source firmware came about. Run DD-WRT on them, max out the mW to 251. Default 70. So you can imagine how much more powerful it becomes. :) Use it as a repeater, bridge, ap, 'security' scanner, snort. All sorts of cool things.
This was a gift for my father, 77yo, who believes there is a catch to everything. Not anymore! This disc drive is his most needed and loved gadget of all time. It's awesome! Even compatible with windows vista.
I really enjoy using this lens on a regular basis to capture the squirrels in my back yard.
I have purchased a second Sony VCT870RM Tripod to use with separate video cameras because of the ease of setup and stability of operation. The quality of the construction supports a lot of good use.Eldon Wolf - Albany, CA
I am very pleased with my Interfit Photographic Disc Reflector. The 42 inch disc is collapsible which makes it very portable. When I need a little reflected light I know it is always in the bag.
Excellent product, works perfectly and charge my ipod touch 1st/gen, only when charges, my ipod becomes very hot but after charge is complete, hot disapears.
Purchased higher quality headphones as a backup to the one received with the metal detector. Looking forward to using the unit with the headphones in my retirement, this year.
If you travel with a laptop, this bag is perfect. It is very tough with lots of room. I use mine every day.
I purchased this item and a 10 inch pioneer ibe flat. The wires power it no problem. I have no complaints for this item. It had everything I needed.
Only thing is you'll have to download WM Converter for your videos until Youtube convert all their videos to mpeg hehe... other than that it's a great player!
watercooled this product with volt mod running at 675mhz core 1640 memchews out more expensive gtx model. performance close to 8800gts minus dx10 capability of course.If your into overclocking and looking for the bang for the buck this is it.cooling very essential as the card runs hot at 675. Power supply needs a lot of 12v amps also.
The product arrived faster than they said. Very happy with the product. Could have come in some type of packaging, not just the original box, if left by UPS, etc, someone could have taken it from front entry because there was nothing to cover what it was. Otherwise, very happy with seller.
It works fine as described except it does not have a LCD display to indicate the status of the progress e.g. time elasped which makes it difficult to tell how long it takes.
It's a beautiful player, a little bit bigger than the IPOD nano but that doesn't bother me. The fact that it has FM, and can hold pics and video is enough that I can deal with it being a little bit bigger and maybe heavier, but it's negligible.Good:I like the scroll whell on this. I don't like the IPOD scrolls because I always move past the selection that I want or tab it by accident and select something I didn't want. This, you feel the wheel click so that won't be a problem. The buttons around the wheel is a bit small but I have small fingers so it's not a big deal. The interface is easy, I just dragged my music over and it was fine. Battery life is great. I already watched one movie and listened to ~5 hours of music and I still have 3/4 of my battery.Bad:You have to use a computer to charge it. When it plays movies, it pauses in between scenes for about 5-30 secs which can be annoying. The screen is a bit small that you can't see the pics too clearly but it's a small player with a flash drive, so that's unavoidable. You have to convert the movies/pictures using their converter, which freezes my computer sometimes and it takes a while for it to transfer movies (~20 min for a 650MB movie). Also, there aren't that many accessories you can buy for it. I've been trying to buy an adaptor so I can use it in my car but haven't been able to find anything. And when you plug it into the computer, you can't do anything to the player.Overall, I think it's a great player. It's a flash drive, so you can take it running and not worrying about possibly damaging the harddrive inside. I originally had Creative Zen Sleek Photo but returned it and got this one and I'm VERY glad, not that Creative don't make great mp3 players but this one is much smaller and has video and I can exercise with it (assuming I get off my butt and actually go to the gym)
I was leery after the negative reviews, but couldn't have experienced any smoother transfer of data. I have transferred from both my laptop and my old desktop to the new computer without a hitch.I did appreciate the other feedback to install the program CD on the XP computer only. I did this, and then connected the cable, and all went VERY smoothly. I only wish I had purchased this BEFORE I had tried to save a few dollars and transfer the data manually. The hour it took to transfer with the cable was well worth the $28 for the cable, and would have saved me more than 12 hours of attempting program and data transfer with the flash drives. I had an excellent experience and reccommend this.
When I searched for "lenovo t410 hard drive caddy" I got this as an option returned (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=lenovo+t410+hard+drive+caddy&sprefix;=lenovo+t410+h%2Caps%2C196&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Alenovo+t410+hard+drive+caddy&ajr;=0)Shame on me for not pulling my DVD out of the chassis to validate internal connectivity options. I looked at the HD and what the connectivity for it was inside the hard drive caddy and went on the assumption that as it was depicted as a valid replacement part, and was working for others, that all was good. Alas, that is not the case as the internal connector is NOT the same as my Lenovo T410. The proper external caddy connection can be found http://www.amazon.com/Micro-SATA-Cables-Adapter-ThinkPad/dp/B006HSH2H8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid;=1342536637&sr;=8-9&keywords;=lenovo+t410+hard+drive+caddyI am not disappointed in the quality of the device, just the fact that the connection is wrong...but I have no-one to blame but myself for not catching that.
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
I have been ordering these BC1 CARTRIGES SINCE 1970 IN HD,yOUR WEB SITE STATES IT'S not COMPATALABLE FOR i900DCOLOR COPIER. I TRIED ALSO TO ORDER THE canon 6PM. tHEN i WENT IN AND RE-ORDERED THE 3 (2PM0 AND 1 FOR A 6 CELL mINI MAGENTA) AND ON YOUR PRIME ORDER 2 PAGE IT GEVES ME A SOMEWHAT PROMP CLERK LOOKED IN MY ORDER THIS EASY ALL AND MY VAN USE HE SAYS. sO FOR MY i900d IT OFFERS 2 CARTARAGES AND IF i PURCHASE A THIRD i GET A DISCOUNT,IF I GET A 3RD I WOUL BE GIVEN A DISCOUNT, i IRIED TO ADD THE 3RD, phOT0CARTRIDGE GROUPED ON THOR PAGE WITH 3...SHOWSTHAT ONLY 2 ARE COMPATIBLE WIYH YHE I900 PRINTED. sO i DUMPED MY ORDER AND FOUND AMAZONS WEBSITE WITH 6 CELL mHOTO MINI DELL CARTRIDGES work. sO i CANCELLED YOUR ORDER AND RE-ORDERED MINE THAT AMAXON LISTS TO WORK. tO MY AMAZEMENT, THE CARTRIDGES. dELL pP-MAGENTA/ -photosyan AND THE dELL YELLOW oRDERED AGAIN SINGULARLY ALL WILL WORK WITH MY COMPUTER, i BLEW UP THE PHOTO OF HE PRINTER ON YOUR SITE THAT STATES ALL 3 WILL NOT WORK FOR A CANON PRINTER. When I re-ordered, They had two as not compatable and 1 not working. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT CANON PM,PC,Y,BLK, 6 series are all meant for the i900D printer Magenta and photo magenta ALL work, I've been using them for years. Your site offers a discount if I order 3 or more, but they want to lock you into the ones that one doesn's work. don't work.2 work and one does not.Why the two SAME LISTINGS ???? I have been buying for years and am afraid to have the true description dropped, PLEASE, PLEASE fix your text so people will know it it available on the Canon i900D Canon Photo printer. BCI-6 yellow, BCI-PC PHOTO cyan, BCI-pm PHOTOMAGRNTA, PHOTO BLACK pblk. sINCE IT WOULD NOT LET ME ORDER MONTHLY OR WEEKLY DELIVERIES, AND ALSO NOT LET MAKE THE ORDER FOR 3 MONTHLY PACKAGED TOGETHR SETS BECAUSE IT SAID 1 WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE USED, i lost money. Storry of my lie!!! That's not fair when you offer free ship and a wrong produt arrives....Regards,Mary Denewellis
great product and exactly what i was looking for..very comfortable to use.and very much worth the price..thanks amazon for being there for me..=)
Not much to say about a memory card... I typically opt for Sandisk when it comes to flash memory, thumb-drives, etc. I bought this card and boom- I now can put 4 gigs of whatever on my Palm Centro. Not sure why I needed that much space- but, I can load e-mails and pictures with reckless abandon! Woohoo!
We bought this camera for my 10 year old daughter at Christmas, and have been nothing but pleased with the quality of the pictures. We chose it for it's size and ease of use for a child with the use of only one hand. I've been known to grab it, though, for quick pics around the house!We have compensated for the additional cost of developign APS film by only getting our pics developed at Sam's or Wal-Mart...
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 purchased the case before reading the reviews which was a mistake. The negative reviews of the case being extrememly difficult to remove were very true. Also most importantly, this case SCRATCHES your ipod mini. In order to put the case on, the plastic case rubs against my ipod and scratched my brand new ipod mini. Removing also added more scratches. Lastly, particles can get stuck between the case and the screen and scratch the screen especially upon removal.
I bought this camera 18 months ago, after my SONY took a crap after 3 1/2 years (guess I am not meant to record my children's childhood memories!). Being the cost of camcorders came down so much we decided to buy something smaller, instead of paying $$ to get the old one fixed. The salemsan told me that you can't go wrong with a JVC! Yeah Right!!! We went to video my youngest son's first birthday party and we are getting a low light flashing icons, but there is no picture available on my LCD or through the viewfinder. I now have to go through the hassle of having this thing repaired, but after reading everyones comments, I am not sure it is worth having fixed to have something else go wrong with it. I am cursed by the camcorder demon! So my obvious recommendation would be to go with something else!
Headphones are attractive, not too bulky, very flexible, fits good on head easy to adjust, the sound is loud and the bass is surprisingly awesome... Made a good choice with this purchase. :)
Tested the system to establish range and capability. Nice looking system, good compliment when mounted on camera. System has clear audio up to 50 feet with open view of receiver (no obstructions such as walls trees, etc.) Both microphones are sufficient, providing clear audio, but an upgrade wouldn't hurt. Highly recommend this affordable system.
I was going to get one of these radios, but the radio is missing the AM band on it what if they would just make another model with LW and AM bands, you basic 145.0 to 300.0 kHz and 520.0 to 1710.0 kHz bands. It's a good radio but it needs the long wave and AM broadcast bands. I hope that Hummer will make a radio with AM/FM/Shortwave.
I just bought these over the weekend. I found them for a VERY low price and could not pass them up. As everyone has said, the center is fantastic. I set up the surrounds as my main L/R because they were better than the ones I had. They sound great. Next weekend I'm going to get another set of KLH for the new main L/R. Don't let the low price fool ya. These are great speakers.The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the surrounds really don't have much bass at all, but it's not THAT big of a deal with a powered sub.
Price was great only $10 but after getting 3 units, all three had cheesy construction. There was difficulty inserting plugs in all 3 units and after 2 weeks one unit completely failed on me. The reset button never popped and there was a smell from the failed unit that usually indicates melting or fused electrical components. No damage to items plugged in but I would advise all not to buy this outlet strip.P.S.> The Second strip failed on me the same way after a couple of weeks usage replacing the first one. Only one of the three is still working...you get what you pay for. I cannot understand how anyone rates this as a good item. I looks great and has a great cord but fails miserably..the proverbial book by the cover story. I will never buy monster products again. I have never had this poor a performance on a power strip in all my life. I did not get any electrical damage to what was plugged in when the failure was incurred but who needs the headache potential. pass on it here
Wow what a great idea. I'm now a regular user of Fuji One time use Cameras, they are great to take out with friends, parties, housewarmings, just about anywhere! The idea of buying these in bulk (10 pack) sounds good for the Photographer in your family!
It works great and it looks is cool. I like the older apple stuff. The look and feel of this old mini is very cool. It looks brand new, and it was only $30.00. I did e-mail for help getting it set up, they e-mailed back the next day with instructions and I got it working. I have already ordered another ipod. I ordered a used nano, from this company.
I just wanted to leave a positive comment for one of the best products I have EVER purchased. I have been using this radio daily for the last 5 years or more. I bought it to replace cheaper analog shower radios because I was tired of struggling to get a good signal. The digital tuner on this radio is awesome. I have used it daily in the shower and at the beach or lake from time to time. Never had a single problem with it. I use Energizer rechargable batteries and only change them out every month or two. With newer technology, I wish Sangean would come out with a Bluetooth version, but for local radio stations it is excellent. I hang it from the shower head and let the antenna cord hang straight down. I love having the clock in the shower so I know what time it is when I am in there. I get news or music while in the shower, brushing my teeth, or taking care of business on the toilet. Sound quality is very good. I dont know what more you could ask for from a shower radio. Maybe a lower price. I think I paid around $70 for it over 5 years ago and haven't seen it that low since.
first off, when I received the unit I thought it was rather big compared to the images on the websites. I wanted to share this advice for those people that does not know how to get this thing started. The original ip address of the unit is 192.168.0.20, which means if you have a home network set at 192.168.1.xxx or 192.168.2.xxx, etc. It will not be able to recognize the camera because it is in a different subnet. So you will have to set your laptop/desktop's ip address to that range between 192.168.0.1 through 192.168.0.254 except 192.168.0.20 (since that belongs to the dcs-900). once you launch the crappy wizard software it will recognize the camera's ip address so you can configure it to your home network address.I hope this helped a lot of you. :) It only took me 2 minutes to configure this thing.
This product is about 95% solid state and well designed and made, but the 5% tube part is the heart of the sound. If you want THE SOUND, tubes are REAL and Amp modeling is PRETENDING to be real. It has plenty of control and also functions as a DI box. An awesome sound and value. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
This is a great unit for the money, I never had any problems with it yet, out of the box and ready to go, I bought a extra SD card for it and I am loading customs POI from the net.
So I got this product, and it worked great for a few months. Then all of a sudden sound stopped coming out of both ear buds, and would only come out of one. No problem I thought, I'll just get a different pair of ear buds. Nope....same issue. I don't know about you, but I don't like listening to things and having the sound in only one ear.
I was just loking for a good deal to compliment a flat screen tv.I came across this average looking ad with not so flattering picturesand rather vague descriptions of the product but a sale price that majorly influenced my purchase. What I recieved was the home theater sleeper of the decade this richly styled and with unbelievably meticulously crafted stands and speekers , I just can not contain my shock at its pure beauty. oh and then I wired it up and turned it on there is a 350 watt output I'm expecting that to dissapoint but wowmy house starts trembeling small animals live in fear Wow and what rich and penetrating sound pours from the flat panneld wonders surrounding me.I am in awe here is your awnser BUY IT NOW!!!!!! THE ABSOLUT ONLY SHORT FALL OF THE SYSTEM IS THE LACK OF HDMI CAPABILITY.JOHN BREWER , WATERFORD MICHIGAN
Very happy with this product, lots of space and very reliable.
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?
These speakers have amazing sound quality for the price.They have incredibly detailed and balanced mids and highs. Clarity is great, but relatively narrow soundstage.Need to use them with a good subwoofer to bring out a full range sound.
At first, this worked good.About 2-months after purchasing this product, I plugged it in to my laptop and all USB items that I had plugged into my laptop disconnected (external mouse & usb memory stick)!!! I tried unplugging everything, and plugging it back in, and nothing, my USB ports were dead! Luckily, after disconnecting the power and battery for a few hours, things came back up and my devices work again, phew! Hopefully everything is OK inside the laptop, and this incident did not stress the electrical components.I tested the enclosure on an older computer that I could risk the damage. The computer recognized the enclosure, and after a few minutes, the hard drive inside, but would never mount the disk (show a drive letter for the drive), thus giving me no access to the drive. The light went from blinking red/green, to steady red (no green). To make sure the issue was not the hard drive, I placed the hard drive in a different usb-powered enclosure, and everything was up and running within a few seconds.On a side note:Where you would normally expect a standard 'B' (square), or mini/micro USB connection, this uses an 'A' USB connection (the same as on your computer). What this means as this uses a cable that is difficult to find at your local store. Don't loose the cable.Bottom line:If you get a lemon you could have big issues.
I dont know what they are using for fabricating those but they doesnt stick to the ears. As it doesnt stuck into your ears, the sound isolation is not good and comfortability is not good either. I am still gonna keep it until they brake. But i wont buy the same for sure
I use this with my Ipod touch 4th gen. i use it to connect my ipod touch to my kenwood stereo to listen to all my fav songs. it doesnt get tangled when i throw it in my glove box and is very durable.
Palm 505 is very good, sleek and lightweight. The color is a little on the light side.However, gettig accessories is difficult. Even Palm ran out. Poor planning for a product is supposed to be so hot.
I gave these to my sister who has a VCR recorder in her Panasonic TV, she uses them all the time, great product
The speakers are great. (The crossover is humungeous!!!) I received the item very quickly with no problems.
I purchased this television after extensive research from the Sams Club website for 750.00 plus shipping...no tax. Is that a steal or what!This was my first HDTV purchase...and I promised myself that I wasn't going to get stuck with something for years that I wouldn't be happy with. I did tons of research and found that there were many low quality LCD HDTVs out there that cost more than what I spent on this (walk through the Walmart HDTV selection and you will see what I'm referring too)What sold me on this television? Aside from the brightness, constrast ratios, and refresh times...which are all excellent...the SOUND ON THIS TV IS AWESOME! This HDTV comes with 2x15w channel speakers that just sound superb...especially with the HDMI connection.My only gripe is probably that this only comes with one HDMI connection. HDMI is the only way to go these days if you want a pure digital experience. When I upgrade to an HD DVD player...I will have to run my two HDMI signals (one from cable/one from dvd) to a receiver, and then run a single HDMI cable to the TV.Aside from this single issue, which really isn't too major, I couldn't be happier with this purchase.I've only seen this television listed online, with Sam's having by far the best price (Amazon thinks this TV is worth almost 1100.00)...and no where else...not at Circuit City, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, or at any of the Sams clubs on site. I expect the reason for this is that this TV at this price would undercut everything else they are selling.If you can find it, jump on this baby!
We went through two of another brand and then bought this monitor when our second baby was born. The reception is unbelievable. It picks up sounds from the room below the monitor. Plus it is a great bonus to have two receivers - one in the basement and one on the main floor. I highly recommend!
I bought this [new] from Amazon not quite 1 year ago and now it's dead. The sound quality seemed great (but then again I do have a 70's Marantz receiver and big JBL speakers), but now the on/off gets stuck on standby, then the tray won't open, and when I can finally try to play a CD, it starts skipping then stops playing. I even bought a CD-brush cleaner but the problem wasn't as simple as a little dust.Why are stereo components nowadays made so crappy that you have to keep replacing them? Is everything made in China? Too bad they didn't make CD players back in the 70s when stereo electronics were made in the USA and Japan with QUALITY. I certainly can't recommend something that falls apart in less than a year.
I videotape my lectures so that my students can watch them for review, so I need clear audio while recording from the other side of the room, while minimizing the amount of time I spend on the process. I've tried several other options (separate voice recorder, cheap wireless mic) and they were either too much work or the sound quality was poor. In contrast, the Audio Technica mic is straightforward to use and the audio quality has been perfect, with no noise or detectable distortion, even when I walk near computers or other RF sources while wearing it.It's a tiny bit bulky, and it goes through batteries quicker than my cheap wireless mic (i.e. if you leave it on by accident) but those are trivial issues. If you pair this with a refurb FS100 (with external mic in), you too will be able to make videos with perfect audio for about $300.
I have the Pioneer Inno for two weeks now and am disappointed with it.I have XM radio in my Honda Accord for the last two years and like it for long trips. There are commercials on their commercial free broadcasts but still much less then on FM radio. The comedy channels are a big hit in our family.I wanted an additional XM radio to use when walking/hiking and in our other car. The Pioneer Inno seemed the right choice.The reception is good to very good, not great (it can fade in and out quite a lot).When in its' belt pouch, channel changing isn't possible. You must remove the unit first.The headphones are earbuds similar to what's issued on planes.Ease of use is good but not too good because you have to go thru multiple menus to get at what you want. There aren't any dedicated "favorite" buttons.Basically the unit is a three star device except for the battery life. It completely dies after a day or two. (Even if fully charged.) It seems that even when the unit is off it draws power and runs down the battery in less then 2 days. All the stations I store in memory are lost each time. Since I thought this was a defect, I called XM and Pioneer for help. Unfortunately the personnel at XM are some of the worst reps I have ever experienced. All four times I called I was given completely inaccurate info about my problem. Twice they had me call different sources that had nothing to do with my problem. This necessitated more calls to XM. Very frustrating! Pioneer wasn't as bad. They agreed I had a problem and offered to replace the unit. Later, by e-mail, they informed me that my unit was working correctly. Specifically Pioneer tech support says "the Inno is designed to run down the battery" and suggests `you leave the unit in its charger 24/7.'Since I need a portable to leave in my briefcase or car I find that always remembering to bring the unit in for charging, or lose my settings, is a big negative. Luckily I purchased the unit from Abe's of Maine, an Amazon.com member merchant, and returned the unit yesterday.I recommend you keep all your packaging during your evaluation and buy through Amazon.
I wasn't expecting to much from the price ,but when i hooked them up to an i was amazed by the quality and comfort. 5 stars!!!!!
I wanted simplistic and light protection for the A620 which would fit inside a jacket pocket, the center console, or a briefcase for the daily around town carry, plus a secure and quick draw from the belt. You never know when the newsmagazine "money shot" will happen, and I don't want to be fumbling past zippers and other equipment when it does. This is a perfectly fitted case for when you are working close to a home base, and don't require a lot of support components on hand. When traveling, I use a larger case with accessory pockets and more padding, but this is the carry of choice for the majority of the time. In other words, I find both types to be valid depending on circumstance, and this case is absolutely perfect for one of them. And at this price, there is no excuse for not having one.
Well I got this power strip over 11 years ago when I put a home theater in my house. It did faithful duty of powering a surround sound speaker for 9 years before I moved it to powering my computer, monitor, computer speakers, and desk lamp. I turn it off every night to save power and it has just done its job wonderfully. I have no compliants at all about it and at this point I can't even remember how much it even cost... But I can't say anything about how well it stops power surges, as I have never had one. But all and all this is a good power strip for anyone who needs one for general household uses.
The printer works fine for printing school documents or personal-use documents. Inkjet cartridges can be refilled at Cartridge World or Walgreen's, which becomes the really expensive piece of the printer.
Garmin GPS MAP 60CSX Color GPSOutstanding GPS was suprised was able to track satellites from inside thehouse!! I am using with City Navigator 2008, Topo 2008 and Geocachingfeatures work well and has accesories for ATV handle bar mounts. Well worth the cost. Five Stars.
I bought the machine to dub video tapes of my kids to DVD. The process is very simple and I will give it a plus for that. However, on the three tapes I tried to dub to DVD, the machine would stop dubbing and give an error message half way through the dubbing process that the tape could not be transferred. I called and e-mailed customer service which was not helpful at all. Both times they tried to tell me it was a copyrighted tape that could not be copied, which it was not. I returned the machine today very disappointed with the whole experience.
These headphones have great sound and block a great deal of outside noise. I use them in the office to block out other people working/talking, and the sound blocking lets me turn the volume way down low. I also use them (please don't tell anyone) while riding my motorcycle so that I can actually hear the music without having to turn up the volume so high it blows my ears out. The only thing I wish they provided was a source for replacement ear baffles--the ones they provide are fine but can get worn out or lost.
That's pretty much the first thought I had about the Shuffle when I got it as a gift. Had not I had some inside information that I was to be getting an mp3 player previous to this point, I would have said something in the lines of WTF?Yes, I am that off-track when it comes to what's new and hip and I was also of the opinion that paying a hundred bucks for a piece of plastic that plays music is something that would never kick off. Oh yeah. So when I held this so-weightless-it-almost-floated-away-on-the-wind device, I was shocked, to say the least. Yes, the iPod is smaller than a pack of gum. As to whether it's more fun goes back to how much you like your gum. I like gum.The largest complaint about the Shuffle (as The Seashell Soft-Shoe Shuffle inevitably goes through your mind) is its lack of a screen. You can't pick which song you want when you want it. You can't start at song no. 35 and go from there (unless you want to spend an hour pushing next, next, next) and you can't see what song you're on and what's about to come next. However, Hell will freeze over before they can fit screens onto something so small. Now, the iPod Nano has an LCD display, but is it smaller than a piece of gum? And is it more fun? I don't think so.The price of the tiny fit-into-your-pocket size and non-existent weight is the lack of the LCD display. Other than that, the Shuffle more than makes up for this one prob with high sound quality, the AAC thingie and of course, the price. I have since changed my mind about mp3 players. I mean, as one comedian said, imagine walking out of your house each morning to the accompaniment of `Hail to The Chief' blaring in your ears. Now that's the way to start your day!The advertisement isn't quite accurate when it claims that the iPod will help you make new friends. I haven't made any yet. Still waiting though. It does not guess your mood. In fact, it's pretty stupid at times. After Enya's `May It Be' the last thing you want to hear is Rhapsody's blaring `Emerald Sword'. But that's my problem for having such a wide and diverse selection on my pod, from classical to Jpop to new age. The iPod will not take you anywhere. You will be taking the iPod around, not vice versa, I assure you.However, the good thing about the iPod is the fact that it holds a ton of songs, and with the Shuffle feature you are guaranteed a new and different Playlist every time you listen to it. No more listening to same order of songs anymore, no more humming the next song before the one you're listening to has finished. That is, unless, of course, you want to; the Shuffle has an Un-shuffle feature (it's not actually called that) and you can listen to the songs in boring, playlist order whenever you want to. The best part about the Shuffle feature is the fact that you get to listen ALL of your songs. I mean, when you have 150 songs, how many times do you get to listen to the whole selection, or just the ones at the end? With the Shuffle feature, all your songs get equal treatment.What I don't like about my iPod is iTunes actually. It's annoying. I've heard a lot of hate going for windows media, but I prefer it to iTunes any day. Why? Well, imagine plugging in your iPod because its battery needs to be recharged and ending up with every song on it wiped off. Why? Oh, because you moved your music file. Move one file anywhere and all of a sudden iTunes gets freaked. I applied the `update my iPod automatically' because that's what was recommended and now I can't get it off! If you think you can just put songs on your iPod and then delete them from your PC, you got something else coming. They have to stay on your computer indefinitely. Which means if you lose a file accidentally, or your hard drive gets messed up, so will your iPod the next time you connect. Every time I connect now, I offer up a prayer that somehow nothing will happen. I've got the hang of it by now, but it drove me INSANE at first. No offence, Apple, but iTunes SUCKS!!!Other than that, it's easy to use, the Smart Playlists are catchy and whatnot. I've had a hard time trying to organize the songs in exactly the way I want them to, but I can't find out how. If you arrange them by artist, it's by alphabetic order, and the same goes for he title, etc. I want to have all my Jpop next to each other, my Enya next to Mckennit and so on, so that I can listen to it un-shuffled when I want to, but I haven't found an easy way to do that.All in all, for a iPod you can listen to while it sits unnoticed in your jeans pocket, this is the pod for you.
It works, it is better than many product-specific styles. Comfortable, very secure, soft, a smidgeon bulky, holds smart phone, flip phone, and iPod equally well. Super convenient, would recommend and/or buy again, if needed.Edit (About 3 months later): After extended usage, the pouch itself starts to loosen on the strap, causing whatever it's holding to slide around the band. Otherwise, still a good product.
Canon's backpack is a good deal, inexpensive and sturdy. It fits my 30D camera, along with a 100mm macro lens, a 10-22mm and a 17-85mm, plus Canons 430EX flash, a battery attachement, and has room for 2-3 more lenses in the main compartment besides. There are various additional pockets for accessories, manuals and lots of stuff if you're going out into the woods for a shoot.The minor things I don't like about it include 1) the webbing, which is "designed to hold a light jacket" (they could have left that off or made it into another pouch so the laces didn't get in the way), and 2) the straps on the sides and bottom for attaching tripods, monopods, etc. can't be pulled up and mad neater when not in use. They tend to dangle and look messy. I may simply cut my off, but Canon should have designed a system to tighten them down or remove them when not in use.That said, it's a great bag, is comfortable and can take just about all your gear out on the road, out in the forest or on the lake, or travelling the world. The price is right for such a roomy bag with good padding. Better than anything I've yet found from Tamarac or any other manufacturer to date.
I've been using Delorme's Street Atlas with a GPS device for my notebook computer for that last several years. It works well, but bulky.The C320 is the perfect alternative. It comes with everything it needs, including the windshield mount, AC and Auto adapters. Compared to Street Atlas it is so much easier to use, and the maps are up to date.The complaint that it doesn't readjust the arrival time based on actual speed is ridiculas. What is it supposed to readjust it to? If you stop at a light is it supposed to go to 100 hours for the last mile? No GPS system does this. They all use a preset average speed based on the highway you are on. It does readjust based on the distance left.All I can say this thing works well. I seriously thought about getting the C330 with all the maps preloaded on a built in hard drive, and just couldn't justify the extra $250. I bought a 512MB card for $30, and I can put almost half the US on it. I use the 512MB card most of the time, but if I travel out of the territory, then I use one of the other cards loaded with that territory. You can change the territory on any card at any time with your computer.My only complaint is I can't set an actual route myself. I don't view this as much of a problem, whereas if I travel a different way it will readjust the route based on the way I am actually traveling.One feature I really like is that you can select from numerous places near you location, like Restaurants, gas stations, amusment parks, etc... and it tell you how far away they are and how to get there.You can't go wrong with this unit.
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.
I was looking to update my old CD player with something new to go running with and listen to music at work. This little player is lightweight for running, doesn't skip, and has nice bass. I found the headphones to be a little cumbersome with the volume control for exercise purposes, but that is probably because I am used to another set. I highly recommend this product. Also, Amazon sent it off in 24 hours and I got it the day after I ordered using standard shipping. Order the batteries (cheap anyway) so you can use it right out of the box. This product is great and really worth the money. It is more of a purple color rather than the ice blue in the picture, but I think it is still very good looking. Buy it!
was working on my 12 year old computer from compaq, need to convert PS2 to USB and glad this product stll existed
I love this laptop. I am blown away by its speed, agility and ease of use. As someone who now uses a computer mainly to manage email and family photos/movies, there is now better system than a Mac. I bought mine at the Apple Store, [...]A+ to the Apple.
I purchased this for a recent trip to France and Spain. Due to luggage and weight limitations, I decided to travel light. This unit is quite bulky and on the heavy side, so I left it at home. Maybe I can use it on another trip to Europe.
Let's start off with that I gave it one-star because because I had to rate it...it deserves zero stars.I ordered the HP OfficeJet 9130 for my small office (I am a lawyer in solo practice). I thought I was buying a decent printer (in color for the red-lining), a multi-functioning machine with printer, copier, scanner, and fax all-in-one. I figured that because this was offered on the HP Small/Medium Business site, it would be a good machine that would grow with my solo legal practice.After setting it up, I printed out an e-mail...and to my horror, the print quality was terrible. The lettering looked messy, fuzzy, and like it had been printed from a 10-year-old ink-jet printer. I adjusted all the features to try to make the "best" print quality possible and still the printout was terrible. As a lawyer, printing out documents is my "product" and I could never send out documents looking as terrible as this printer was printing. I made a few copies (hoping at least that feature would be better) and it still looked uncrisp and amateur-like.I also bought a cable and an extra cartridge...so I had paid over $1,100 for this printer. I could have gotten the same results from an ink-jet from the Salvation Army.I did not try to scan or fax, as I was not going to have a $1,000 fax machine/scanner.OfficeJet 9130 is inadequate for any business that wants to project an image of quality or sophistication. I would not let my second grader turn in a paper printed on OfficeJet 9130.Beware of OfficeJet 9130 - Do NOT buy it. Let my mistake be a lesson to you. I am returning the printer, but will still be stuck with the original $52 shipping costs and charged $15 for restocking. Customer Service told me that they are sorry that this was the wrong product for me and I did not need it. This is the wrong product for most.Make sure if you need a printer (with all-in-one features) buy a laser-jet and not an office-jet.Lawyer-out two weeks time without a printer and 2 hours on the phone with customer-no-service.
The cartridge was shipped promptly and was packaged safely so the cartridge arrived without any damage. Cartridge works just as well as the HP original.
Pros: Work as described, a simple a plug-n-play pci card.Con: I don't know why but Amazon detail leaves out the fact that this includes a 4p-6p cable. Its really is a plus, but if the information was there it would've saved me the trouble of purchasing a cable. At least now I have a spare.
Had this keyboard connected to my computer for only 15 minutes. Keys did not register when pressed or had to be pressed several times very hard. I may have just got a lemon but I am not buying another Adesso keyboard.
I purchased this center channel about a month ago. I had just upgraded my receiver to the Onkyo tx-sr606 (which comes with 4 HDMI output). The Onkyo is a fantastic receiver and my previous center channel was not up to par. The Yamaha NS-C225 rocks my living room. This little gem has a crispy sound with plenty of bass (Mind you I also have a very capable powered subwoofer: the Yamaha YST-SW315 ). Beware you need to break in this speaker for about a week. The unit is compact, the size is right, the grille is very nice. The whole package looks good with my LCD Sony XBR6 TV. Do yourself a favor and buy good cables like the ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AP-16100W 100' White 16 Gauge Oxygen-Free Speaker Wire.So far I have only upgraded the center channel but the difference in acoustic in astounding. We all know that the center channel is the most important of all speakers, this NS-C225 will make you happy. I will soon upgrade my 2 front speakers to the Yamaha NS-333 - even thought I don't feel like I need to. I need to do justice to these Blu-ray movies.
Prior to this camera I was shooting with a Olympus 7070 which I still have and use but compared to this camera there is no comparison. I haven't learned all the inter workings of the camera but I have taken it with me to many locations and it takes great pictures.There was not a big learning curve, but I am seeking to get better buy reading there blog which is very informative.
I have had these now for about a month. sometimes, when I am jogging they come a little loose from my ear, but that may be because i keep my mp3 in my left chest pocket and the right wire might pull a bit. If it happens, I do the stick the bud more firmly back in the ear method for a moment and I'm back in business.The sound on these buds is superb for $6 bucks and no shipping. So good that I almost can't believe my ears. So good that I even bought a second backup pair. Why not? The bass is great, and the noise isolation works well too. For this price and this quality of sound there should be no hesitation about these. And I thought Coby was a cheap brand. Live and learn.
Why pay so much for the same cord when this works just as well. Does the trick for me! Buy this and you won't be disappointed.
The RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System with IR Repeater is an excellent product that does everything the 5-star reviews say it does. I used it to add a wireless link from a Dish Network Vip 622 PVR to an upstairs color TV. The picture and sound are excellent and the IR link back to the Dish Network PVR works great. The color picture is better than I previously received fron cable! I bought a new Dish Network remote (to use with the AVS-5811)RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System with IR Repeaterthat can be used either in IR or RF modes. In this case I used the IR mode. (Dish allows only one RF remote, but you can use two IR remotes -- my other IR remote is in the family room and RF remote is in the dinette) The only time we do not get a perfect picture is when someone walks through the AVS-5811 RF beam (and the interruption is only slight and momentary). The RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System with IR Repeater is recommended highly.
This converter did not work for most of our Intel computers (Xeon E7330 @ 2.40GHz "Tigerton", linux 2.6.24).On the other hand, the converter did work on a few Intel computers (Xeon E7330 @ 2.40GHz "Tigerton", linux 2.6.26) through a PS2 KVM switch.The problem was in the converter because, we have a different converter with does make everything work when the different converter is in the same place.
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 am very happy with this player. It is very afforadble and you get more than what you pay for. I don't agree with the editorial review, I found the book to be excellent in explaining all the features and how to use it. My only complaint is the carrying case, it should have come with a case with a belt clip. Other than that, I am fully satisfied.
I'm very happy with this case. Wanted Red to distinguish it from other items in my backpack. Holds the Antec MX-25 very well and has very little room left over, maybe 1/2-3/4". Top of the case with the netting will hold an esata cable, the 2 ended usb cable and a couple of usb thumb drives. Seems sturdy enough to handle a drop but I don't want to test an impact on the hard drive heads. Glad I got these and will look for others but in black next time for my less speedy drives and cases.Antec MX-25 2.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with Dual USB 2.0, eSATA Interface and 3-Head USB Cable
It works! and for the price you can't beat it. Easy to pug in the jack. Buy one you'll like it.
The installation was easy, the drive is a bit noisy. For a few bucks more, you'd be better off jumping to a 120GB drive with the 8MB cache. I did!
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.
I tried these for birding but unless you need them for insects or butterflies there are better alternatives. I found the optics only fair for normal birding especially at a distance and sent these back and bought the Nikon Prostaff 8x25's and they work way better for general birding and they fit your hands better and the big plus is the Nikon's are waterproof. About the same price as these at $110.00. Nikon just beats Pentax when it comes to optics. The exit pupil is only 2.47mm on these which is the aperture(21mm)divided by the magnification(8.5x). This means the cone of light entering your eye is very narrow so they require very careful eye placement on the eyepieces making them fussy to use. The Nikon 8x25 Prostaff has a 3.1mm exit pupil making them way easier to place your eye over the eyepiece and way less fussy to use. This small exit pupil is what makes most compacts hard to use plus they let in less light making them dim at dusk. The Nikon Prostaff's are also brighter for that reason than the Pentax's. Get the Nikon's for birding and you won't be sorry.
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!
I got my Palm m505, and the screen is VERY YELLOW, VERY DIM, and of the poorest quality I have seen. They claim it has more colors than the IIIC, but they fail to mention ALL the colors are based off greyish yellow. There is no white in the display. Palm Technical support was of little help. They claim there is a manufacturing problem, but all the editorial claim the display is dim. I suggest looking at one in the store before buying. If not, you may be very upset with what you get. I have heard of too many people who got one with a bad display.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife who is an amateur photographer. She loves it. She's impressed with the portrait capability, color and clarity for the price. Since she's happy, I'm happy.
I got this for my grand daughter. She has some special movies she want to keep from getting scratched up. She has smaller sisters and brother who get into her things. So I got this for her to keep her movies safe. She loves it.
Just got this 50" Panny on Father's Day. It was a terrific Father's Day gift to myself. I was torn between this 1080i plasma and the new 1080p, but the new models cost twice as much and there is no 1080p programming, unless you have a blue ray or HD dvd player. Some say go with 1080p to future proof your tv. However, since the major network just spent millions buying 720p/1080i cameras, I'm doubtful 1080p will appear soon. I'm in the process of ordering HD cable, so I can't attest to the quality of the HD picture yet. However, SD and dvd are great so HD should be too. It does reflect unwanted images in bright light, but this isn't a problem for me because I usually watch tv when it's dark. (That's why it gets 4 stars.) For the price, it's hard to go wrong with this tv.
cheap, good quality transmitter, been using it for almost a month now. easy to set up. one problem is though the sound volume reduces a little bit as compared to playing a cd in your car. Amazon's price is the cheapest in the market but free shipping take a little extra time.
I have a 2.4 GHz Wireless phone system, 2 pairs of baby monitors, a 802.11b network, and a 900MHz portable phone and the headphones work really well anyway. There is little buzz on the baby monitor, but I turn the volume down on the baby monitor and it works fine. The sound quality isn't quite as good as a wired headset, but it is much, much better than Infrared.These are the best headphones I've bought since I started using them 12 years ago. After trying RF and infrarred headphones, with manual tuning, I decided to spend more money and get these auto-tuning ones. They work really well, and the battery life is good. The extra battery is also handy. Sound quality is pretty good. Finally, the range is good enough for our small house, so I can hear up to about 35 feet away through walls. I highly recommend these for Unwired home use.
I was skeptical since the last couple different brand vacuums didn't have very good suction. This 3M vacuum has very good suction and is a great kit because all the attachments fit in the case.
I purchased this cable and a much more expensive one for my HDTV's. Best I can tell, the only perceptible difference is that the gold plated one cost about 4x as much. This is a great product and the price is exceptional.
When I first received my CW300 the FM tuner wouldn't work. I send an email to JetAudio and requested a replacement unit. My email and follow-ups were answered quickly (within a day or less) and I shipped my player back to them. I got the replacement within 6 days (!) and it is working flawlessly. Sound quality is superb and it has plenty of features. The software is very easy to use and I particularly like the accessories (leather case with belt clip, armband/armband case).All in all, a great product and outstanding customer service.
This is nicely crafted has plenty of room, convienent/ portable. a Great Buy! Good for those Extra DVD/CD's went traveling.
Great little card reader, it's faster the my home computer card reader, I only have one regret is that they didn't make a internal one for my home computer.
This is a good device for the price.Of course the sound quality is not the same as in other more sophisticated players; but still is ok.For me the keys here were to use a AAA batterie, and to have expandable memory capacity (with the slot for SD Cards). I use this player when on the field, in long expeditions where I cannot have easy access to recharge energy. And to have the slot allow me to take a lot of music for the nights at the camp!I don't say anything about durability, because I just bought it. Probably it will not be too long, but I hope will be ok!
I have had these for a week now and have put them to the test as far as sound quality goes. I listen to many types of music and these sound incredible across all genre! The surrond sound brings guitar and piano alive! I am very impressed. I hooked them into my DVD player and they sounded great as well. I am very picky and bought and returned several pair, but these are keepers!!! They are VERY simple to charge, and operate. The only con in my oppinion is that they are big. They are not heavy or uncomforatable, just big.
Works very well. I greatly prefer this to the NP-330, because I like to take lots of pictures of my dogs, my grandchildren and my living space.
For the given price, these earphones are really great! I mainly bought these for home use (computer and mp3) but so far they are great. They fit perfectly fine and are very comfortable to wear. Good sound isolation, nice design, and a good bass. The only thing is that I don't think the sound quality is amazing (but its good nonetheless) and the white color makes it prone to looking dirty very quickly. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.
This case was listed as an optional accessory for my DSC-W100 Cybershot -- it looked like the right dimensions so I went ahead and got it. The camera fits perfectly and it even has an extra pouch on the outside for an extra memory stick and battery. It has a belt loop and clip on the back and a hole through the top for the camera strap for easy carrying.
I had a pair of these donated to me. I wasn't super impressed at first. The cord is very thin and I did eventually ruin the headphones by tripping over the wire. They are super light, but that makes them feel cheap.However, they perform well and they work ESPECIALLY well when walking down the street, because they seem to only cut down ambient by about 3db. I use these in my car while I'm driving, because I can still hear everything around me. Paired with an iPhone 4, they are great for talking on the phone too, as long as you can keep the phone's built-in Mic close by. I use a shirt pocket.They are so lightweight that I've forgotten that I'm wearing them. The mesh part can be removed without affecting performance.These are so great for how I use them that I'm actually going to replace the broken set with a new pair.
I Love this camera. Takes perfect pictures even in bright sunshine or in shadows.It is compact and great for purse or pocket. I ordered a matching case on ebay and it is exactly what i have been searching for. I couldnt be more pleased.
I needed 2 of these y-audio cables in black so I could create 2 audio out-puts to 2 different sources. When I received them, instead of them being all black they were with red and white ends, not what is shown, not cool!! Send what you show, not what you want. Was told to send them back for full refund, did not want refund, I wanted what I ordered. They could of sent correct item to me with a return envelope, they know item was wrong. Another writer had same problem. Very Disappointed !! Would not buy from this vendor again !!
BEWARE!!!This printer *does not work* with Snow Leopard!!!!And the HP customer support is useless because they will not even talk to me unless I pay a $35 fee because my warranty is expired (which I refuse to do).So now I am stuck with a USELESS PIECE OF JUNK, not to mention the OVERPRICED ink jet cartridges I had stocked up on, which are also useless.AVOID HEWLETT PACKARD!Terrible Terrible Terrible!!!!!
The disk seems to work fine, but dosn't work in the phone that it was purchased for. I believe that it is too large for the phone to support. It is really hard to get any information about playing any media on the phone unless you purchase the media directly from the the phone plan and not try to transfer stored files that you have already purchased elsewhere. It seems like the information should be a lot more accessible. Oh well, it works fine in my mp4 player. The disk was delivered in a timely manner and had no issues other the the above stated one and that is certainly not the fault of Amazon or anyone else involved in the transaction.
This polarizer just darkens - barely polarizes. I tried using it with a blue ocean and cloudy sky and it did not enhance like other polarizers i have bought. Save your money and buy a better one.
The thickness of the iPod is probably 25% thinner than the 60 GB iPod Photo, and it is noticeably so. This makes it easier to carry around in your pocket (if you don't have a case).The screen is larger. This is noticeable as well, and is a welcome upgrade to previous versions.The headphones that ship with it have been upgraded. Nothing spectacular, but if you are familiar with the older iPod headphones, you'll notice that these are a little more streamlined. Just a visual difference, not an auditory one.One complaint: There is no longer support for a remote control. The audio input into the iPod is a single circular hole, and not the circular hole with the small rectangular hole right next to it. This really annoys me because I can no longer use my remote and store my iPod in my holder while I am working out. I suppose this was intentional by Apple to move people away from using one iPod for everything, and forcing them to an iPod nano (or a shuffle) if they want to use it to work out. Well, I guess it worked, because I had to buy a shuffle so that I could control the iPod from my hip, because it just wasn't feasible for me to take it out of the case to raise the volume or skip the song. That annoying debacle aside, I love the product.On a separate note, the video playback works really well. There is one neat thing, however, that Apple doesn&iexcl;t make it easy for you to find out about: You can actually output video output from your iPod to your TV, and it looks great. Your iPod is, in effect, a personal video player, and you can play your movies and TV shows on any TV as long as you purchase the Apple cords (which run about $20) or use the exact same cable that shipped with an iPod Photo. Just hook this cable up to the iPod, and then to the video and audio composite inputs on any TV, and then adjust the following iPod setting. Go into your menu for Videos Then click on Video Settings then click on TV Out and change it to &iexcl;ON&iexcl; or to &iexcl;ASK&iexcl;. (&iexcl;ON&iexcl; means videos won&iexcl;t play on your iPod screen, only your TV, and ASK means it will ask you every time you play a video &iexcl;Vwhich is what I prefer. If you want to see it on your iPod just choose &iexcl;No&iexcl; when it asks you &iexcl;Output to TV?&iexcl;, or choose &iexcl;Yes&iexcl; if you DO want to do see it on the TV screen.) This function is really cool. Now you can download TV shows on iTunes and take them on the road and play them in a hotel room or at a friend&iexcl;s house. This really makes the video iPod MUCH more useful. I wish I had this when I was a consultant and traveling a lot: this would have made my evenings on the road a lot more enjoyable!Oh, one more thing. This iPod plays games as well. There are not so many to choose from yet, but you can pick things like Pac Man and Tetris. My favorite, however, and the only one that seems truly optimized for the iPod control wheel is Mini Golf. I highly recommend that as a game purchase.
These crimpers are worth the minimal cost. I had a cheaper pair of crimpers that was not getting a good connection on the wires but this one has not had a mis-crimp yet.
These are the wireless headphones to buy. If you buy something else you will be sorry. I've tried them all. I orginally bought the lower Sennheiser model I think, the RS-65. They worked alright, with a little noise, but the earcup broke and dangled after six months or so. Then I went on a wireless phone Odyssey and tried every kind out there except the Sennheisers and it was all static. I even tried the only 2.4 Ghz phones out there and there's a reason they're the only one. (The sound is fine as long as you're in the same room and don't run the microwave ouch!) So buy this one and be very careful with the earcups. Mine haven't broken again so far, I think the construction is possibly a little better than the cheaper model. But if they break after a year, at least you'll have had a year of enjoyment instead of a year of aggravation!
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.
She likes the fact that she can listen and blockout other noises. Including Voices
I've been known not to represent "well known" brands (ipods, converse, jordans, supras, etc.)With my beautiful pink zune.. no words can really explain how I feel.It's great that it has a radio built in when you wanna listen to fresh new musiq instead of the musiq you loaded up on your zune.It's great!
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...
Never have I been so surprised by an item that cost so little and yet gave so much. The audio is amazing, also the isolation of outside sounds. You have to really try to hear past them if need to. Wide range of clear sound, no distortion. Highly recomend them. I bought these to use with my Kindel, but am now using them with my lap top to watch/listen to movies and music.
I've had my compaq for over two years now. Upgraded the graphics card to a geforce 9600gt and i can play most games on medium to high settings.Pretty zippy little computer, and with a beefier graphics card in it, it can really perform quite well. My only problem is that it only has two RAM slots, so upgrading the memory can be a bit of a problem.
Its great! I have 2 computer and i can network. I rate it 4/5.
Good buy for putting in a lower powered Amp. 8 gauge wire can't handle higher powered amps but is fine for smaller installs. It sure beats having to buy the $50 amp kit at the install shop!
With the radio left solely in the standby mode, the life of the battery was less than 12 hours. You are better off using standard AA/AAA Alkaline Batteries for the radio as they provide longer life.
I use this camera with a 4 camera DVR set-up in a 0 lux environment. Typically I need at least 10 meters of lit area to work with, this camera provides it with no problem. I have used one of these cameras to cover a 30 meter area with great results. The beam pattern is even and covers the entire viewing area, cheaper units have the typical round pattern that doesn't cover the edges. You couldn't do better for the price, plus the additional lens is great!
I mounted this over the fire place on a 2 inch thick 12 by 36 inch block of wood that I secured to a number of 2x4s. The mount is made of solid metal and I (200+) could even hang on it when I was done. I did buy some extra lag & toggle bolts at the hardware store because I wanted to insure that it was tight on the wall/board. The kit comes with alot of bolts for securing (approx 10 different sizes times 4 bolts each) it to your TV and 4 lag bolts with concrete anchors to secure to the wall. It has some spacers (approx 2 different with 4 each) but I did not need them to mount my 50 inch LG plasma TV. It is tight between the TV and wall, I can get my hand/arm back there but it isn't the easiest thing to do. My wife and I lifted the TV to the mount and it was no trouble for us to get it to hang on the plate. Word to the wise be aware of which TV mounting arm you are placing on the TV there is a Left and Right mount for accessing the adjustment of the tilt (20 degree tilt).Overall I am very pleased with the mount and believe that you wouldn't be disappointed.
Well the product doesn't work for me but it's not the wire, it's the device. I can't tell you I've used it but it comes exactly as shown. It looks high quality, feels high quality, very lengthy and a great price. It came like the very next day so they are quick shippers. I had no issues with it or the company. Again, I can't say for sure if it sounds great but it seems to be a high quality cable. I'm writing this because some guy said they were sending out fake/cheaper cables and that doesn't seem to be the case.
I own few sets of headphones including the Sony's MDR XB500 and JVC HARX 700. But when it comes to music I see myself going back to Koss's portapro. Few reasons. XB500 has plenty of bass (and is booming) but sometimes I feel it overwhelms the actual music and reduces listening experience. HARX 700 looks sturdy and big and doesn't have that over the top bass, gives more natural sound but (I feel) the less than average (?) bass is also not what I am looking for when it comes to music. Now to Porta Pro. This is my 3th set of porta pro. The previous 2 broke down and I had decided not to go back to them because of the built quality. But after owning a XB500 and then HARX700 I realized what I was missing in my music experience. Its the punchy bass and clear sound. So if you want these 2 things go and get the porta pro.
These are meant to protect the clip on the RJ45 (ethernet) cable connector, these do that, but they fail at the part that makes it functional. The reason why is how small and shallow the clip cover is, when it fits snug on the connector it pushes the clip a little down, this means it now fails to let the clip latch on the ethernet port and stay secured. I wouldn't buy these again.
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 bought the Zune 5 months ago. It worked very nicely. It has not been dropped, yet the screen stopped working. Customer Support tells me it was from pressure applied to the screen and there is no warranty for the screen. They said it can happen without my being aware of it. This is a very fragile piece of equipment.Perhaps Microsoft will see fit to fix this problem in the future. I was told to keep checking the website. It is true that Micorsoft admitted there was a problem and extended the warranty on the XBox only when enough people began to return their dead XBoxes,My next large storage mp3 player will be an Ipod. I have had an Ipod Nano for over a year with no problems.
The keyboard shipped to me did not include the "stick" (purple dot located above the "B" key) as shown in the picture. At least it was clean and worked properly after installation.
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...
this is a good sounding pedal. it does not have as widely adjustable sound as the bigger units but it does give that classic quack sound and responds well to pick attack. the harder you hit the strings the more you get out of the pedal. overall a good pedal that does capture the basic envelope follower sounds and fits nicely on a pedal board. if you want more control and variation over the effect the bigger unit from electro harmonix might be a better choice.
I upgraded my laptop memory recently and i am very satisfied with this purchase. Great product, great price!!.
I put this wireless PCI adapter in my old computer so that my grandchildren could access their favorite children's websites, and they didn't have to use my computer. The installation was soooo easy. I wasn't so sure I could install it myself, since I usually have my son do those things for me, but it was a breeze. It works very, very well. Thanks Amazon as well for the very quick shipping!!!!
Bought 4 sets. Usually my son goes through a set every 3 months. These have been lasting about 3 weeks before the wiring fails.
This was the worst device that I have ever purchased.Does not work !!!!!!Can not return an open product.
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!
I bought an 8400F and had the same problems that were being talked about in the reviews Twain errors, having to load and unload the software programs and so on.But with more investigation and a look into what was happening, I realized the problem is not in the scanners software or hardware. The problem is many USB 2 ports are not compatible with Win XP like Dynex(best buy) and a whole host of others.So I looked on the Microsoft site to find a compatible USB 2.0 port with the regular recommended NEC chipset (drivers included with win XP) like the Adaptec USB 2.0 port.I uninstalled the old USB drivers turned the computer off and installed the Adaptec USB 2.0 port card, turned the computer on Windows automatically recognized and installed the drivers for the USB card with the NEC chipset.The 8400F runs fast and gives an amazing quality scan for the price. I hope this bit of advice helps those who are having problems. Wonderful buy.I should charge for this advice LOL!!!! :) Better yet if it helps you, make a donation to ESKIEDOG(dot com) a great cause!
Please be careful to make sure your computer supports this product. I bought it, and when I went to install it, I found that it won't work with my computer. My computer is a little too old.
This product works perfectly well. It arrived in just a few days. I actually bought two of the same cards to be able to run them in dual channel mode. I'm very satisfied with the product and haven't had any problems with memory at all.
First off, let me say I did NOT purchase this item from Amazon. I have no issues with Amazon's service.I do have an issue, however, with a hard drive that with NO warning suddenly stops working. I lost 2000 music cds and approximately 30 movies. I have backups for approx 1800 of the music cds. The rest, alas, are gone. No warning. I booted up my computer, it made 3 series of 3 metallic clicks and was no longer seen by Windows. Western Digital's less-than-helpful website basically said, "Yep, it's toast. You can either send it back and we'll send you a new one when we feel like it, or you can have a hold placed on your credit card for twice the retail value of the item and we'll send you a replacement first." I plan to sell the replacement one and find a better product to invest in.
The sound, feel and microphone are great. The only con I have is that it does not block outside noises.
Small compact portable hard drive case. Rugged and can take the beating of being bounced around. Really protects my WD Passport. Will purchase this item again when I buy another WD Passport.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE these speakers.I get compliments on the sound quality all the time and ask where I got them from. I wish there was a wireless system for something of this quality and good of price so that I could have speakers all over my apartment. I love these speakers and I never listen to the crappy sound from my laptop anymore. I can watch movies with action and actually hear the action. Everything is so much more lively and entertaining and clear with these speakers.
Item worked as it stated on the package. Hauppauge is a bit vague in their product designation. I wanted a device that would output FM Radio on a VISTA OS computer. This device only provided TV. I got the product number by calling Hauppauge support. It seems there are different flavors of the WinTV-PVR-150 and I had the wrong one. Amazon is excellent about returns and I ordered the correct flavor of the WinTV-PVR-150 from another source (Amazon didn't have the proper one for FM Radio). The Hauppauge device is installed in my PC and works as advertised. Hauppauge is easy to get in touch with and is quite willing to advise potential buyers about their productl
If you are looking for a 4 megapixel camera that can do it all and also be super portable, the Canon SD300 is it. My comments go double if you are considering the SD300 because of its very compact size. When looking at its competitors, be sure to take into account the overall travel package including the battery charger, much like you would when deciding on portability of a laptop computer. For example, the Pentax Optio 4si and 5si cameras are about the same size and a touch lighter in weight, but they only come with bulky charging cradles that also need a bulky A/C cord. The SD300's charger, by contrast, is very compact; no bigger than the camera itself, and its plug swings out so you don't need any cord. The overall travel package of camera and charger is like carrying two tins of Altoids mints. In fact, they will probably fit inside the tins. Very portable. The camera's performance is great. I considered, besides the Pentaxes, the Lumix FX7, the Sony T1 and Casio Z55, but I bought the Canon and am very satisfied with it, even though other cameras come in 5 mpxls whereas this one is 4 mpxls. Do I wish it had 5? Of course. But I find 4 mpxls is more than adequate for my needs and rarely if ever do I wish I had more. You can easily go to 8x10 prints with 4 megapixels.
The Texas Instrument BA II Plus Financial Calculator is a very handy tool for financial accounting and for any use as a regular calculator as well.
i searched for a lot of cleaning products before i settled on this one and boy, was i right!i have a sony laptop with an x-brite LCD display, so i was wary of using some unknown product.i bought this and used it, and my screen became very clean and glossy. (it was glossy before too but with a lot of dust and fingerprints).i highly recommend this kit!
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
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.
My father-in-law has this lens and let me borrow if for about a month while I was on vacation. I have a 70-200mm 4.0L non-IS and have owned a few other lenses in this general focal length. The Canon 70-300mm is a great lens, and were it not for the price point of the 20-200 L, it would be an unreserved recommendation. The L just has a little better color, contrast, clarity and all that.Like all other zooms of this general design I have tried (rotating front element), the shorter focal lengths are great, but the longest focal lengths are less so. This lens is really sharp up to about 180mm, but less so at 300mm.
I have been using my HS41K headphones for about 2 years now. I have had no problems at all. I listen to music at work pretty much all day. I am looking to get another set because the clip-on headphones I use at home hurt my ears. I love the hinge. I don't feel any discomfort at work, and sound quality is pretty good. I am a satisfied customer, and I highly recommend these headphones.
Pro's:Very light; yet I am impressed with its stability and strength. Compacts to 20 or so inches, very portable. Collar locks take a bit of getting used to, as they grab and release with less rotation than I was used to (like with a normal metal tripod e.g.)Oh, carbon is also much less &quot;cold&quot; to the touch...a bonus in the Minnesota (cold) climate.Con:I am asking too much, but it would be nice to have a basic ball mount head INCLUDED with the $130 monopod. Don't leave the store withou buying a head...
This caused me more problems than I ever thought I could have. The interface is absolutely no help at all. It transfers slowly, without telling you what , where, or how it is doing. You have no idea if it is even transferring. It stalled for over an hour, no messages, no idea of what it was doing, just a warning that "IF YOU CLOSE THIS WINDOW OR USE YOUR COMPUTER YOU WILL HAVE TO START OVER". With no activity displayed from either hard drive, I spent the day starting and stopping the program. It finally transfered without hangup about 2 in the morning. Now my new computer has more folders in the dangdest places than I thought you could put on it. Stay away from this cable and the software. I could have transfered all the files using dvd or cd quicker and more efficiently than this piece of junk. Stay away!
Performed exactly as claimed, aside from its bulky size (I got used to it after a while) it learned almost all the commands from my remotes except for a function on my IMON remote that came with my HTPC case.A positive side is that it transmits strong IR signals which my original Starsat receiver remote fails to in comparison.
We hardly use the printer and only limit the usage to say, may be a page in two weeks or so and still the cartridge hardly lasted for a couple of months. This is totally a rip-off and not fair to let the ink dry up so quickly having charged us so much in the first place.We love the printer, it has a copier and a scanner apart from the regular printer and it is a great value for money. But the cartridge price and performance sucks.
WorldCard Color is such a great product. I have been using it for three months and it really saves my time! I used to put all the business cards that I have collected into my briefcase. When I needed to contact my clients, I either sent emails to them individually by typing each individual's email address, or I called them individually. This was very inefficient and time consuming. With WorldCard Color, I can send massive emails from the software directly to my clients without too much typing. In addition, I can synchronize my Palm Desktop with WorldCard. This allows me to contact my clients any place anywhere I like. I highly recommend this product.
Worked great for connecting my laptop with an HDMI port to an old LCD with a DVI port. Build quality seems good. Great price.
The case is nice. It fits my Garmin GPSMAP 62s perfectly. Wish I got this a while ago. It appears well built but still is pricey for what is literally a "small bag".
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.
I've used it several times now and it works very well. It takes some practice to be able to hold it steady and scan the pin while reading the numbers. One problem that is inherant to all laser rangefinders is when you are trying to read distance to a pin that has bushes or trees or any other object fairly close to the back of the green. I found it was easier to hold steady while leaning my elbows on the steering wheel of the golf cart. I do wish there was some sort of eye cup that you could attach to the viewer so that you could put it right up to your eye. One of the problems with holding it steady is that you have to hold it just a little bit away from your eye in order to see anything.It works just as well as the Bushnell and is less than half the size. I replaced the long lanyard that comes with it for a much shorter wrist strap. That makes it very easy to pull out of the snug case that comes with it.
well i just bought these head phones and love them... so far (only because of other reviews saying that the cord detearates)Pros- sound, bass, comfort, 5ft cord perfect(maby because im 6,4) love the behind the neck cord style(right side earbud longer that left so neck supports weight of cord probly my farveriot thing about the headphones), my earbuds stay put,Cons - only that if you tap the cord the sound transmits through but thats on just about every headphone i have used becides its not verry noticeable.this is only after 1 week of use. i will update if something gose wrong.
I like this scanner. It is very simple to operate for basic scanning, and it includes a great scanning software to help you with more complicated tasks. The value is incredible. I have printed my scans from this scanner in 13x19 size and larger with success. Digital ICE and Pixel Polish are two welcome features that you'll be thankful for. Compare this unit to similar from Nikon or Cannon and you'll see the value Minolta had thrown at you.The software allows basic image manipulation, such as crop, rotate, chose resolution, size, etc. Additionally, it offers you to correct color gamma, exposure and focus. There are Photoshop like controls, if you'd like to apply changes to the image.4 slides or 6 negative shots at a time. Not very noisy - just a high pitch sound with a little humming.Don't base your opinion on one review from a guy with a faulty unit - what product doesn't have at least one not working unit?
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 guess I wasn't the only person who brought one (for a hefty fee and even a bigger warranty fee, that I regretfully turned down) I purchased it in March and almost needless to say to worked great and made a great jogging buddy also, but around May when I went to upload files the computer said they uploaded fine, but I wasn't able to find them at all in the player, it was like if they wear never uploaded.Even though the player would occasionally freeze up (typically when you select songs to fast) it happened more often and I would haft to get a pen to restart it from the back, till one day (after attempting to "repair" and even "recover" the device and library) it began giving me this "HDD system will shut down" something along those lines, and it would turn off, and it keep doing this and to this day it doesn't work.Samsung is pretty darn hard to get a hold of for technical support, your pretty lucky if you did. I agree Samsung needs to address this issue if they already haven't since iam not only one this has happened to, this is to expensive of a device to just have crash on you like that. If your going to get the device, get the warranty at least!.- A very dissatisfied customer!, that now has a $210 defective mp3 player.
I'm a little concerned about this product. When it arrived, it was apparent that the box was old, which was confirmed when I opened the package and a document stated that the surge protector was tested in 2004. When I looked on the box, it also indicated a product from 2004.I haven't used it because it was suppose to be a gift for a college student. I hope it lasts, despite the fact that it's already 7 years old!
I've had a few wireless access points in the past, and they were never easy to set up. The WRT54GS, however, works extremely well. Their setup utility was very friendly & automatically detected that my modem needed PPPoE. I love the security of having WPA & AES encryption.The only issue was that I originally chose a WPA passphrase that had spaces in it. This seemed to confuse the router, such that nothing could see it. Removing the spaces from the password got everything working.All in all, I'm very satisfied.
Memorex 16X DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)70% of Discs were scratched. I just realized the Memorex discs are made by Memtek not Memorex ($30 version). So pay $30 and try the name brand or pay $20 and get a 50 pack of high quality Sony discs at a retail store (haven't checked Amazon).
I have been using the 995 since 2001, I am a medical Radiologist, in my field everybody needs a high quality digital camara aid for storing cases. The results using my Nikon 995 compared to other cameras (from my collegues) in the same range are breath taking!! You a get a great Nikor lens, with a very convenient Makro and so many manual options that makes it impossible to need another camera.Plus you can have add-ons that the others don't have like the slide reproducer that lets you digitize all the old slides!!. I have literaly taken thousands of pictures and works as good as new. The 995 lets you take charge when you need to, but also has the automatic SNAPPY mode for easier shots. It's a must have. After comparing I can't imagine 3 years later why would I want to change it for another.
I ordered this remote on Oct 20 and I'm yet to receive it. This page still says its instock but I received a message from amazon that I'll have to wait until 15 January 2007. I'm not really sure I would wait 4 months for a remote after placing the order.
My biggest problem with the Logitech x-230: You can't totally turn off the subwoofer. At the subwoofer's lowest level, you get WAY too much bass. For any normal adult (say, thirty years or older) THAT is a reason to DISLIKE these speakers. Since I'm over thirty years old, I DISLIKED these speakers: However I gave them to my teenage son, and he seems to like them: See what I mean?
I am using this snake for drum mics. It is run into a Mackie ProFx12 mixer. Quality of construction seems to be good and use number coding on xlr plugs to match to mixer inputs.I am very happy with value and quality of this item.
I used this for a 27" tube tv with built in vcr. The platform and arm aren't as stout as others I have seen and I was worried about it's strength, but after being up for a couple of months I'm totally confident. I move the tv from side to side often and It still moves smoothly. A very good unit for the price.
I wanted to use a Sqeeze Box Boom wifi player out in the Garage, this router worked and I got 34% signal in the garage. No connection problems and my music streams great.Reasonably priced, I liked the web based configuration
The case looked and sounded just right in the advertisement. But . . . it doesn't fit the 4GB iPod Nano. It's too big and has no hole for the ear buds plug in the bottom of the case. It seems to be a leftover from an overstock of old cases for early iPod models. Plus - postage was almost as much as the cost of the case. I'm disappointed.
In a few words, frustrating, aqggravating and prone to cause errors. Its going back into the box and back to the store. If allowed, I would give it zero stars.My daughter wanted my other wireless keyboard, so I bought one of these to replace it. I had trouble reliably selecting things with the mouse with a single click. Often, I had to click things several times to make it select and/or open an item. I checked the MS website and upgraded the driver. After rebooting, my virus protection warned me of a program that was requesting internet access. Lo and behold, the mouse software was requesting internet access. Given that there is no way to turn this off, I renamed the mouse updater executable so it could not be launched.With further use, I found that both the keyboard and the mouse tend to fall "asleep" (I guess to conserve battery) and will buffer some portion of the input til they "wake" up. Since they may take several seconds to awaken and in my frustration to get them to do something, I would click with the mouse too much and/or type the same key many times to get it take the input. This leads to errors, miscues and a frustrating experience.
then this router is for you. Google it and you will find multiple forums with ample posts about this router and its problems--wish I 'd read them before I bought it. In spite of numerous attempts to configure it per instructions and updating the firmware (which the almost unintelligible Indian tech support urge you not to do after waiting on hold for 20 minutes), still problems. It seems to drop connections most during online gaming.My opinion is, keep looking for a router and do a forum search before you buy
I put in that I was looking for accessories for the older 60cxs and got this and the belt clip. neither use the screw on the back, seems to slide into something.. was able to use part of the belt clip to replace the broken one that came with the unit
I bought this to put music and store more pictures in my cell phone. It works like a charm. Absolutely no complaints. Also was a no brainer for the price I paid compared to buying it at any store.
I purchased a Nikon D40 this is my first SLR camera. I have to tell you, I purchased this camera to take pictures of a wedding for someone and I hit payday. It is a great camera, I purchased an additional lense from sigma and I am taking pictures galore. There is no complaint from this girl. The only thing I would suggest is to purchase other lense's with it. Other than that this is the camera to buy whether you are a newbie or experienced photographer.
Couldn't be happier. Easy to use and with battery back up. Radio has been in constant use since it was received. Warning and watches for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are invaluable. It was an item I really didn't realize we needed and now wouldn't do without.
The replaced a US Robotics product on a desktop computer in a home wireless network. It installed to the USB port and quickly connected to the network. Would recommend for a home wireless network.
I have owned the iaudio CW300 (256MB) player for a few weeks now, using it while running, fixing up around the house, and at work, and can say that it is an excellent, well designed product & worth every penny for its level of quality and features. Most importantly, the sound quality is excellent, with one of the lowest signal-noise ratios out there for an MP3 player. I have the version with MX400 headphones, which give a wide-range bass response that is clear and full. The player, about the size of a flip-top lighter, is able to pump these loud enough for me to mow my lawn while listening to it. One of the reasons I initially chose the CW300 was for its MP3 and FM capability, which does not disappoint--there are 12 FM presets, and I get great reception in my area (southeast VA). I use it primarily for working out, and the two toggle buttons on each side make switching b/w songs or stations a breeze. Furthermore, these buttons allow you to tweak a variety of settings, including 4 equalizer selections, interface appearance, ff-rw rate, amongst others. I own the 256MB version, which can store anywhere b/w 60-90 songs, depending on the quality level I recorded MP3's at.When I began my MP3 player search I vacillated between a hard drive player (iPod, Archos), which can store significantly more music (5-30GB), and a flash player like the CW300, but my decision ultimately came down to the fact that I would use the player in spurts and not really need to have my entire music collection in my hands. More importantly, those players are larger (can't comfortably fit in pocket), have moving parts (potential to skip while running), and DON'T have an FM tuner or voice recorder. I don't understand the rationale for throwing down $500 for an iPod that only has MP3/WMA capability and whose battery life is approximately 7 hours. Granted, the CW300 is on the expensive side for flash players, but the 30hr battery life and FM tuner/Voice Recorder easily justified my purchase. A few side notes--the software was easy to use, and songs download quickly, about 2-3 sec per song. I bought mine from the website on a Monday, specified U.S. priority mail, and it came (surprisingly) 2 days later on Wednesday. This was my first MP3 player, and am very satisfied with it. This player really is ideal for someone with a busy lifestyle who needs a discreet player for working out, listening to at work, or short trips. If you're choosing an MP3 player I would really think about how you listen to your music and what uses it would be fit for. If you are away from your computer for long periods and need your full collection at hand, and don't plan on taking it to the gym, then maybe go with an Archos (iPods are very overrated and expensive in my humble opinion), but for a great small player with top sound quality that can hold the equivalent of about 5 CD's of music, definitely choose the iaudio CW300 and you won't be disappointed.
If I had known that adding memory to my pc was so simple, I would not have suffered for so long. Not expensive and received in just a few days. Thank you so much!
After all the anti-hype surrounding Apple's &quot;overpriced&quot; low-end iPod, I expected to be very disappointed by this, especially since we already on a full 40G current-generation model; but I was very pleasantly surprised.The mini's smaller size is far more of an advantage than I had expected, making it the first truly pocketable iPod, and one of the nicest pocketable MP3 players ever. The smaller display (which omits album name) is crisp and clear, and the new control, which combines the wheel and select control of the current generation iPods with the four function buttons, is actually an improvement over the full-sized version's controls.In every other respect the mini is indistinguishable from its (surprisingly much) larger cousins, except for two: (1) it is still a bit overpriced (but those who must have one need not hesitate) and (2) it's much smaller capacity may not work for many users.
Perfect size for so many things, does a great job of cooking everything we've tried in it, and the best part... it's dishwasher safe (and fits in the dishwasher just fine...unlike our other electric skillet, though it's immersible, it's just too large to fit in the dishwasher, and we have to wash it by hand each time we use that one!) We prefer this smaller size by far!
These headphones are awesome! Excellant low bass and high end is crisp. Excellant price (here). I went to Koss headquarters to get a spare pair at their "outlet" store. $49, full retail. These units are lifetime, "no questions asked" warrantied. I even confirmed their policy. Just send them back with a $6 check for return postage. That's it. Highly recommended ! !
Got this to replace a Netgear wireless router that I'd had for years and recently started to fail. Setup was easy. The footprint is a little big, with 2 antennae. So far no issues.
Last year we made homemade applesauce and spagetti sauce from scratch and it took hours upon hours to process the apples and tomatoes. We just got done with our applesauce this year and it was so much easier! We just rinsed the apples, removed stems, quartered, steamed, let cool, and then ran them through this strainer. A whole 20 lb. box can run through the strainer in less than 20 minutes. Cannot even tell you how much easier and faster it was this year. There is a little wait time with apples to let them fully cool. But, we would not go back to our old way of doing it for anything. We had read the other postings about the concerns with plastic pieces - it's hard to see in the picture but a lot of the unit is made of metal. We didn't think the plastic was flimsy at all. However, the all metal strainers are available and they are over $200 (I checked) if anyone is so inclined to make a larger investment. For me, I think this is a great value for the job it does. My only issue is that it wouldn't attach (just barely) to my granite countertops which are 2" thick and I had to use it on the kitchen table. This is fine until I replace my kitchen table with something nicer. I'm not sure if you can attach it to a cutting board or maybe outdoor picnic table? I'm not too worried about it - I would figure it out because this saved so much time and effort!
This is exactly the type of product I was looking for. I was contantly annoyed by having to switch between listening to certain music on CD's through my stero and others on MP3s on my computer. Now I just have one product that allows me to listen to my whole music collection.Unlike some of the other readers I found this product easy to setup and use. I love it!
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.
I was happy to find this at a fair price. I have been watching the prices for this for some time. It is normally priced too high. I was happy to find it here at a fair price. Sony deserves a reputation for excellent quality. However, this product is being offered from other manufacturers with comparable quality but for a significant difference in price.I highly recommend this product when you can find it for a fair price.
This stuff is like magic, if you have LCD's, camera's on and on. The only reasons 4 stars it is pricey. The good news this bottle will last a while.
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!
No feedback or static. Lives up to my expectations at low price. Nice looking too and ease of use. Overall, good value.
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 have been nothing but happy with this product. Now if only my cable modem would work as well.
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.
Okay, I have to first say that I am a totally audiophile. In short, I am a total sound quality snob. Bought these about 2 weeks ago after researching for weeks. Lets start by first saying that they're definitely good earphones. Here are my pros and cons. Pros: Very good sound quality, comes with a hard protective case, earplug fit kit is included, long cord. Cons: A bit pricey (shop around, I got them for $134 online from ebuyer.com), annoying digital buzz/click sound when connected to my computer (laptop or imac); however this doesn't occur with my ipod; I think they are only meant for ipods and the sound is the result of a soundcard/earphone incompatability. Overall, I would recommend them if you want to use them for your ipod/cd player. Other than that, the digital click/buzz will drive you absolute nuts. Hope my raw feedback helps.
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.
Please don't waste your money. They are very cheaply made. The first time I ordered one, the CD player didn't work. The second one has a problem with the turntable hitting the arm holder, although I can make it work by weighting down the right side of the arm holder. As others have noted, the sound's not that great either. All in all, I wish I'd bought something else.
What more can I say. It just works as advertised. It works on a Macintosh computer running OS 10.4.6 and on the same computer running Windows XP sp3. It works even on a Windows PC as well. The only time you may run into problems will be using the adaptor and your computer with a device that has ancient hardware/software that will not work with any RS-232 to USB adaptor. In this case you will need to find an old computer with a dedicated RS-232 connector.
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 bought this remote for myself with Sprint Rewards points a few months ago. It took me a few weeks of use to get used to the buttons, they're kind of 'clickey' in that it takes a bit more effort to push them that the sort of spongey buttons on other remotes take. Now that I've had it for some time and have refined the programming on it, I don't think that I could go back to a standard universal remote or, even worse, multiple remotes.I have several game consoles, a gen one Xbox that I run XBMC on, and this controls it well. It even can control my air conditioner. Programming the remote couldn't be easier, but setting up the soft keys next to the screen could use a bit of refining, it would also be nice to be able to program some of the functions from the remote, rather than connecting it to the PC. The only other nice thing would be to allow charging the remote via USB.I was so impressed with this remote, especially it's price, that I bought one for my parents.
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
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.
Not even sure writing a review can do these headphones justice, exceptional; is the first word that comes to mind. These are not just good for the price, they are just good. There is always a satisfying feeling I get when I feel like I received more than I payed for, and that is exactly what I received here. Very highly recommended.
This product is very good. My external drive fits very good in it.Price is very good too.I am completely satisfied with it!!I would recommend the seller and the product.
This sound much better than Sennheiser PX 100 (owned for about 2 years). It is comfortable on me but I just don't like style. PX100 look better.
This is the worst UPS in the history of mankind. I used it for three years and it turned itself off suddenly. Protection of computer: No. Kill the server: Possible. If there is a zero star, it deserves the rating shamefully.
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.
When I received the headphones I was pleasantly surprised. I had to find some that were cheap, as my Turtle Beach TBS-2052 Ear Force Z2 was damaged. I'm glad I listened to the good reviews I found.Surprisingly, the bass is deep, despite the size and type of headphones. If you like or not, that is a matter of personal taste. In my opinion, I had never bought a pair of headphones that were so cheap and also had such a good sound.One more thing: these headphones are not pretty, but its quality and durability are excellent.
I love this SanDisk 4GB Memory Stick PRO. It's fast, it' has lot's of space, & easy to use. It can save up to 3,000 photos on one of my sony digital cameras (DSC-p93) at about 5 mp, also it can save about 18000 at VGA, and it can save about 1hr of video (mpeg 1) at 640x480. But It's just that it cost to much money. I payed less for my external 200gb hard drive. So took away a star for that. Note: The price has gotten a lot better since it first came out though.
I purchased these headphones in hopes of finding an adequate replacement for my Klipsch Pro Media 5.1 system during the midnight hours...I was off target with these headphones. The bass is weak, they distort at fairly low volumes in my opinion, and they produce a very inaccurate reproduction of every note I pushed through them.Save your money and buy a higher-end pair of headphones.
I bought two of these and I am very pleased with the quality and features.Ive spent a 100 dollars for remotes that didn't do much more than these.One thing about this remote it has a very strong signal when using it so you will have no trouble using this at the other end of your house.Very easy to do macro commands.Keep the manual close by. Its easy to use but you will probably need the manual for instructions.This is by far the best remote in this price range I have ever bought.
I originally bought this lens for use with an Elan II film SLR back in 2003. It was extraordinary. The bokeh, focal length, and extreme background blur made it my favorite lens.Fast forward to 2005. I bought a Canon Digital Rebel. Now my 100/2 was a 160/2. That's too long for indoor portraits and too short to be a real telephoto. It also had noticeably less background blur at the same framing. Slowly, I noticed that I wasn't using it as often, or really at all. So I sold it and bought a 50/1.4.That's the unfortunate thing with this lens. As an optic, it's excellent. Fairly sharp from f/2, good contrast, fast and quiet AF, and only moderate color fringing. But the focal length is just *so* inconvenient on Canon's most common DSLRs. This 100/2 feels cramped for space indoors, but too short to get up close and personal outdoors. The optical design is also optimized for close distances, so if you try to use it for distant objects at larger apertures like a real telephoto, fine detail disappears. And it's incompatible with Canon teleconverters, though you wouldn't really want to attach one anyway.What I used this lens for on my Elan II was flattering women. It's extremely good at that. My 50/1.4 serves a similar purpose now, but at an 80mm equivalent, it's a bit on the short side. The best option would be a 70/1.4, a focal Canon has yet to produce.If you're considering this lens for a body with a 1.6X cropped sensor (Rebels, 10D-60D, 7D), consider the 85/1.8 instead. They're similar designs, but the 135mm equivalent is just inside the standard portrait range, and you may like it better.
I have a great experience with this product. The process from ordering to delivering was pleasant, fast and I will use it again.
That's right folks! You've seen it before spammed on your favorite websites! Now you too can own this one of a kind GPS...oh wait, you already all have a GPS in your iphone so what is the point of these again? There is none, that's why Garmin is paying people to post links to this thing all over the internet. Welcome to 1990 with your handheld GPS brick. Peace out.
I use this filter on my Nikon D40 Digital SLR.It does what it says it will do. It works fine and I do recommend it.
I have used a few different microphones of different types from desktop mics to headset mics and this one sounded the best for the price range I really think this is a great microphone its great for skype and other voip services but this is NOT meant for recording voice or instruments it would not be acceptable for such a task but it was not meant for that anyway. If you want something that sounds a lot better then this then the Blue Snowball mic would probably suit you better.
This product was what I ordered and it was OEM which is what I wanted. the price was great and I would recommend this company to everyone. Thanks!
after reading all the reviews I bought this camera expecting greatness. Probelem is I'm just an everyday picture taker and it's a very confusing camera for me to use. My brother bought the Kodak easy..something.. share I think for half the price and his has instant snapshot. As soon as his finger hits the button it snaps a photo that comes out beautiful and clear. Clearly this camera must do that right? I can't figure out how to do it.. can someone help me? He can take three pitures in the time it takes me to take 1. I have two children that run around and do cute things quickly and I have to be ready to just snap and capture the moment. Please tell me this camera does that! Thank you to anyone who can help me out.
This adapter screws onto the base of the camera and extends out far enough to allow the camera lens to fully zoom. The problem is that when you zoom out all the way, the adapter is visible in all corners of the picture. When you put a filter on the adapter, it's even worse because the edge of the filter is visible all the way along both sides of the picture. It looks like your looking out of a tunnel. You have to zoom in to almost 2x to not see the edge of the filter in your pictures.The product page on Kodak's website claims it is compatible with the Z612 and Z712 IS. I have the Z712 IS.
I am very impressed with this business card scanner and the OCR works very well. I does not work on cards that have a dark background, but it did a great job on 90-95% of the cards I get in normal business operations. The software that interfaces with Outlook didn't work as well as I had hoped, but then I really didn't read the directions, so it may be just my lack of knowledge regarding the software. In my opinion, it was the best priced deal available.
Bought it for my son for pc gaming. His friends can hear him using vent and teamspeak.
This laptop battery is exactly as advertised. Right after installing the battery, I was able to start up my laptop. After charging it, the battery lasted approximately 3 hours. I am very happy with my purchase. I can use my laptop again without keeping it plugged in.Revision on my review. This laptop battery did not last. It only lasted about 4 months and didn't work again. Do not buy.
Other places charge a lot of money for these cables. It's weird that I can get the exact same cable that I need for a lot less. The shipping prices make this more expensive than it looks, but it is still best value out there.
Great product and fast shipping
I started my wireless treck one week ago. I started off with this card, and got it connected for 3 minutes. Then it never re-connected. I returned it and tried 4 other brands, none of which seemed to work with Windows XP Pro. I returned all other cards and re-purchased the NetGear...thinking maybe my first card was faulty. I connected it up in 2 minutes and the card is running strong.If you are using this with Windows XP, download the newest drivers from the NetGear website. Although there is no mention in the documentation of setting up this card in WinXP, tech support told me to use the Win2000 drivers. Worked like a charm!Also works great in a Windows 2000 laptop. I recommend this card!
I have owned speaker brands such as Celestion, DBX, Magnepan, Definitive Technology, JBL, NHT, Acoustic Research and others over the last 20 years. This speaker is exactly what others say here, a true bargain. This is part of Sony's project to improve their image and in fact, some of the technology incorporated in this product has been developed for the new line of high-end speakers.My musical preferences go from Contemporary Classical to Fusion Jazz, Brazilian and Pop. In all these genre this speaker performs with excellence. The bass is solid and clear and for music aficionados no subwoofer is required. Maybe the A/V folks will decide to add a subwoofer, but unles it is a 12" plus subwoofer the gains are not going to be significant. This speaker excells in its transparency, attribute that I have usually enjoyed after paying three times as much. You can easily follow the individual instrument lines and the transients are fast and clean.No system is perfect and what I have found is that for critical musical listening placement is very important. Leave at least one foot on the back and do not exceed about 8 -9 ' of separation between speakers. The soundstage is B+ in definition and depth. The drivers tend to be get slightly congested in the upper-mids but nothing distracting. Bass never boomy. The tone can be dramatically impacted with knobs. A [2] change in any direction WILL have a major impact in the speaker response. So, play with frequency response.Do not do any critical listening the first week and again, feel free to play any musical material and to toy and tweak. After a couple of weeks you will be raving about your purchase.
Its a bit of a pain to get started - Probably cause I ain't so good at this stuff - But, I got the DVD going and the VCR going and it has been providing us with a lovely picture! I am very happy!The 1st one we got was a dud - so we sent it back to you! Kudos to Amazon for a job well done with that. You guys were great!Anyways, I'm happy now - Just can't get the remote control programmed, but, the big think. DVD with the Monster Cable Comnnection is lovely and the VCR has the nices picture I have see to this date.Talk to you all later!
this book started out slowly and gradually gained my attention; if you have a sibling - specifically a sister and things aren't so good between you - this book will speak to your heart - i enjoyed it.
We had a regular (category 1) for our HDTV. After reading reviews for this categtory 2 HDMI cable, I decided to upgrade at a cost of less than $3. What a huge difference the category 2 cable makes. Our LCD TV delivers an even better picture with the category 2 HDMI cable - the colors are brighter and the depth is more pronounced. I'm so impressed that I ordered additional cables to give to family members. This is a must for HDTVs.
Works beautifully. Would give it 5 stars if it was not so directional. You have to be in front of the camera for it to work.
Fits perfectly. Great price too! Depending on what type of Ford vehicle you have and the type of stereo, some wires are not used. Just simply cap them off or tape the ends up. Fit right into the plug like it was supposed to and I have had no trouble out of it whatsoever!
I've found this very useful, easy to use, extremely clear, and a good size to carry around in my handbag
Not too much can be said about this product, so I just say it did the job at a good price. Crucial is a name that you can trust for quality and value with an excellent warranty.
In just the short time Ive had it, ive been able to get a lot of good use out of it. Great product, great price.
Tapes arrive in good shape and are well packaged. I've found this brand also tapes a clearer picture, at least it does on my VCR/TV combo.
I recently got my friends mw2 disk that was scratched from being dropped on concrete and would not load at all. I found scratch out at tuesday morning and thought that i would give it a chance. Got it home thinking that it would not work.(lol) I cleaned the disk and applied scratch out, then wiped off. Still wouldn't play. Did that again, except this time i put more pressure on the disk. IT WORKED. I just got a $60 dollar game for free. Anyway, i would recommend it. Make sure to clean the disk before you apply scratch out, also rinse the disk with a wet cloth after you apply scratch out. This takes excess of the disk, and takes away most of the white haze. DO NOT BUFF DRY SCRATCH OUT !!!!. This will scratch the disk. I will leave many different tinny hairline scratches on the disk, but it still plays just fine. Saved myself $60.
Bought this for a Christmas gift based on the good reviews I read. I could not install it using the Set-up CD that came with it. Apparently my ISP codes were the problem. When I called Linksys for assistance I was pleasantly surprised to get connected with a live person in less than two minutes. They were very pleasant and helped me get the router running on the internet. This router is very stable and trouble-free. It stays on and does its thing with no problems.
Like some of the other reviewers, I was very impressed with the audio quality while simultaneously disappointed with the constant grinding sound that comes from the adapter itself. I even tried taking it apart to see if some WD40 would help, but I think the plastic pieces are simply rattling around while spinning in the car's cassette deck. I took one back to the store and the replacement makes the same annoying sound.
This is the best burner. Very easy to use! The software that comes with the burner is as important as the burner itself. It takes you step by step through the entire process. Even helps you makes the covers and labels. Great for the amateur person who's leary about investing in a burner. This burner is ideal for everyone.
When I bought this adapter my only desire was to be able to connect my I-Touch to my '07 Tacoma's sound system and use the steering wheel controls. (I have the standard factory radio) I read all of the reviews. Watched the "how to install" video and hoped I made the right choice.I did. It took about 20 minutes to install but if I did it again I could do it in 10. My I-Touch fired up immediately. I did not have to changes the dip switch settings as some reviewers have. It is not draining my battery. It does works perfectly. One review said that it would show up on the display as CD #6. Mine is CD #7 so I can still load 6 CDs if I wanted to.
In my opinion, this is the best PDA on the market. It has a large amount of memory, nice screen, and easy setup. It also will play MP3s and it has a headphone jack - something most other PDAs don't have. You can't go wrong with this Aero 1550!
When we moved we needed stands to put our surround sound speakers on and these stands fit the task perfectly. They are very sturdy and don't look large or tacky.
I have enjoyed using my LZ6S because it was made to be user friendly while still having loads of features. You must use no less than a 2 Gig SD card with it but that gives you about 550 pictures at 7.2 pixels. It is medium sized and has no view finder or microphone but this is no problem for my use.
Are you friggin KIDDING me???? a B rand new from Apple One SIXTY gig ipod is UNDER 250.00
The case is awesome! It's compact and hard-shelled, so it fits just about anywhere. The inside strap holds the hard drive snugly in place, while the net pouch is perfect for the cable. I love it.
These speakers are a great deal. They have a rich, full sound for $35 speakers. They are stylish and easy to set up. The only improvement would be if they were louder but I guess thats what a little extra cash gets you.
BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING FROM RIO, do your research -- I'm an adult who purchased 2 of their MP3 players to listen to while using the treadmill at the gym. Aside from the complaints that come with many electronic gadgets (eats batteries, controls difficult to use, etc.), BEWARE THAT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ESPECIALLY UNHELPFUL. By checking online, you'll see that many individuals (myself included) have gone through numerous devices to find that the quality is poor, replacement or repair is grudgingly, if at all. LOOK AT ANOTHER BRAND BEFORE YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY.
The product didn't work at all I use it on my phone and anything happened. I try call me but they don't have a phone number to call back.
We just went on a long flight with our 3 year old and watching movies really passed the time. These headphones fit him really well and he was quite happy to wear them. The volume level was good, I tested them out first and even at the max level on the player it didn't seem too loud.
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.
This is a good cam for general use. It was easy to setup and configure and it works well for Skype. It is not a hi-res camera and it gives a grainy picture in low-light conditions but for general use, it is good. If you want a cheap easy to use cam for something like Skype, it will work fine.
I was searching for a good quality radio for the bathroom with a digital tuner to replace some poor quality analog tuners that I have tried to use. It is a great improvement and works well in a room in our house that for some reason has difficulty tuning some stations. It is more physically massive than I had thought from the pictures, it is a hefty unit, and probably around 3 pounds. I haven't tried to hang it on the tile with the supplied adhesive stickers, and probably won't. I just rest it on a towel rack inside the shower. It has this curved handle as well that's not pictured and that's movable, and you can clip it over anything that sticks out like a towel hook. There are odd things about it, like a panic button of sorts that just makes an alarm sound, but quirks aside it's great so far.
This is simply the best sounding headphones for under $100. The bass is incredible, the sound is crispy clear. When I commute in the train, I can hardly hear any noise, and the comfort is great.
I was using a 3-year old REX card (remember those?) for my memos, to-do lists, and address book. It fit my needs since I didn't really need a fancy expensive PDA to do all the stuff I've mentioned. I used it with Sidekick 98 to sync with my laptop (via PCMCIA) and desktop (via serial cable).Things changed when I saw a good deal for a refurbished Palm M100 on sale .... I was able to export all my data to the Palm Desktop, and now I'm able to do all that I was doing using my REX, plus I'm able to jot down memos, to-do's, notes, and addresses without first writing it on paper. Now, instead of using my PCMCIA port on my laptop, I use my IR port to sync files, and I use the Hot Sync serial cable to sync with my desktop. The only downside is the 2-MB memory (more than the 512 KB of the REX) which limits the programs you want to install, but this should be enough for memos, appointments, etc.... I also miss the small size of the REX which you can just slip into your shirt pocket and not notice it's even there. Also, you will want to update the Palm Desktop, the Palm OS (to OS Version 3.5.3), and hotsync in order get the latest features such as IR syncing.This PDA is a must-have for someone who has minimal organization needs without having to pay an arm and a leg.
I find myself using the DCR-TRV900 as a digital camera almost as a matter of course. I purchased the Sony 64Mb memory card (you need to also buy the PCMCIA attachment that it fits in) and taking pictures is a veritable joy. The supplied floppy drive is next to useless - in fact, I don't know how you'd use it in an active environment. There are manual options: aperture setting (depth of field) and shutter speed (great for darker environments)among them. You can also record stills right on the tape and later extract them on your computer. Transfering video and stills to a PC is effortless; I use the IEEE 1394 (Firewire) interface. To make great movies, including voice over (if needed) and background music, I'm happy with Ulead Video Studio rather than the Microsoft XP Windows Movie Maker program - which appears to be a minimal implementation of Ulead's program. Adobe Premier 5.0 might still be better, but I'm not professional enough to shell out [that kind of money] or so for that program. By the way, Ulead also allows you to create NTSC VCD files, which, once downloaded to a regular CD-ROM (I use Easy Cd Creator Platinum), can be played on your DVD player (not all of them, but certainly those produced in the last 2 years). Anyway, a great camcorder and camera; I find myself walking around with it for hours on end - it just feels good!
I own many Sony products, including a Sony Cybershot DSC-F717, which I love. However, I am very disappointed by this camera, the Sony Cybershot DSC-T5.I bought the T5 for my mother and father as a present. It is small, lightweight, portable; easy to use; and stylish. It does take nice photos in brightly lit environments, especially outside.However, after several months of use, a few problems have become consistently evident:(1) There is HORRIBLE red-eye (and white-eye) artifact in MANY pictures. The so-called "red-eye reduction" setting does nothing.(2) Dim-light photography is very grainy, with lots of noise. Night-time photography is impossible.These problems are not unique to our camera... You will find many corroborating reviews above.Overall, I am VERY disappointed in this camera, and wish I could exchange it for something else.Do not buy this camera. Other reviewers suggest the T7 or T9 take much better pictures (and they are still small pocket-size cameras).
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 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.
Easy to install and worked great for my 32" LCD. In fact liked it so much I bought another. Best price online with Free shipping. Doesn't get any better than this.
I use my printer mostly for receiving fax. The change cartridge sensor, I'm told is in the cartridge, indicates a critical shortage and stops after every batch. It asks if the quality was OK & to enter the number 1 if it is. This is supposed to be the notice to change the cartridge. What a pain! I get at least 450 more copies after this but have to baby sit the printer for every fax. It would be fine if you I could override this sensor but that's not possible. For the price I would expect a better fine tuned sensor than this brand has.
I'm not a pro when it comes to speakers, but I bought these because I blew my home theater budget on the video side of things and needed to keep the speaker purchase reasonable. I'm so glad I did though because I hooked these up to my receiver and was blown away. I've read some reviews that said a subwoofer would likely be necessary to get the kind of low-end response you might hope for... but I had already bought a subwoofer for my home theater anyway so it's never been an issue for me. They look very impressive and can definitely get quite loud without any discernable distortion. I currently have them in a fairly big home theater room with 5 other surround speakers and the sound is great.When mine shipped, one of the speaker grilles was broken, but fortunately the company I purchased from sent a replacement grille that snapped right on with ease, so I have nothing but excellent things to say about these speakers.Highly recommended.
First of all, the name iPod "Shuffle" is misleading. You can choose whether or not to have the songs shuffle or play in the listed order you've chosen. You can do this from the playlist in iTunes or on the iPod Shuffle itself by clicking on icon that has two arrows going in a circle.Finally got my iPod Shuffle after one week and a day delay in delivery but so far I'm very happy with it. Here's a breakdown of pros and cons.Cons-It cannot hold tens and thousands of music like its sister counterparts iPod mini and iPod.-No external charger. You have to leave Shuffle plugged into your computer or laptop to charge. But actually, this is a blessing in disguise. I usually leave my computer on for hours and this is a convenient way to charge your shuffle and even better when you are traveling and you can charge with your laptop on the go. My iPod Shuffle is charging this moment while I am editing my playlist. ;)Charge out of the box for me took about 3 hours or less to fully charge.-No screen but I really didn't care since I knew the list of the songs and the order because I put it together. In addition, I KNEW this didn't have a screen when I bought it.Pros+Lightweight, lanyard is excellent for traveling and you won't believe how small it is until you see and feel it.+Absolutely no skipping from the Shuffle. You don't heard those grinding noises you hear from hard drives on the shuffle between song changes.+Looks very durable compared to iPod mini which can be very fragile.+Sound quality is very good from the Shuffle. I like the earpiece. The sound does not vibrate outside of the earpiece whic h is good.+Charge time was rather fast especially on a USB 2.0 port.+iTunes software is awesome. It was so simple to use. The quick start in the manual is not long and to the point and can be all be read in 10 minutes or less. Easy to understand and you'll have songs transferred quickly and using your Shuffle in no time.+USB 2.0 transfer speed wasn't too bad. Not as fast as firewire but its no slouch in transfer speed. There is only 512MB of space in my Shuffle so USB is fine (transferred and filled up the entire 512MB of space very quickly) since I won't be transferring 20GB or 40GB of songs which would be better suited for firewire.One more thing. I don't know why people complain about the slide button on the Shuffle. It is not slippery (unless you are eating potato chips or grease food while using the Shuffle) and I had no problem switching it off/shuffle/continuous play. I actually like carrying this thing around in my pocket since it's so small and you can put it away easily without worrying about being too fragile. The cap is solid and won't fall out easily like those Sandisk flash drives.I really regret not getting the 1GB. I love this thing.Here's a brief overview of the quick setup step.1. The first thing you do is install the software that comes with the iPod shuffle which installs the iPod software and iTunes.2. After installing the software, plug in the iPod shuffle into your USB port and let it charge for 3-4 hours. The yellow light indicates charging and green light indicates full charge.3. Make a playlist by pressing the "+" button on the iTunes and drag or add your songs to the playlist.4. Choose your playlist from the drag/drop down list and then click "Autofill" to transfer the songs into your shuffle (plugged to the USB port).5.iTunes will let you know once the transfer is complete, unplug and play your music.If you really need a screen to look at the song that is playing or hate skipping through songs to find the one you want to listen to, get the iPod mini. If you need something that is much smaller but extremely portable, easy to use, great battery life, durable, excellent sound quality (without skipping), and in budget, get the Shuffle.
I am quite computer literate and tried this product under both Windows 2000 and RedHat Fedora Core 3 Linux.Win2K install is relatively easy. The webcam is so so if your light level is poor, but I would expect that from a webcam. Now the software that comes with it is horrible. I crashes randomly, sometimes after just 3 seconds!Now is you want to try it with Linux, tough luck, as this webcam manufacturer didn't give away any driver or documentation to people willing to make a driver. Definitely not supported.I would not buy that camera again and you should definitely try another manufacturer.
In shooting RAW, one concern is the large size of the files. With one Gig of storage per card, one can easily rest assured of not running out of space if one carries a few of these on a shoot. SanDisk delivers in reliability.
Don't let the sleek look of this camera case fool you--it is WAY TOO SMALL for the camera and there is no chance of fitting an extra battery pack or any other accessories. I am returning my bag to Amazon for fear of damaging the camera by forcing the bag shut--mind you this is supposed to be a bag MADE for the LUMIX camera--clearly there was some mis-steps in manufacturing this one.Another problem is the way the bag opens and shuts--there are 2 side zippers and a velcro closure at the top--too many steps when trying to catch a picture perfect moment. The 2 zippers do not even meet--they end where the velcro strip begins. Also, the velcro strip gets in the way when you are trying to return the camera to the bag.I love the eye-catching metallic blue color of this bag but this is not the right bag for the Lumix. Keep searching!!
Canon brand backpack. Price was less than half of it was selling for at Canonusa web site. Love this bag
I use this product to connect my new laptop at home with my large monitor and my laser printer with excellent results.
Lightweight, easy to wear, length of wire is great for belt worn mp3 players (like mine).
I'll start by saying that I have a cheaper Qu&eacute; drive, I have the 4X4X24 firewire drive, basically the same except slower. I have had a great experience with my drive. Because of the firewire interface it is extremely fast, and gets the full speed that the drive itself is capable of. I use it not only as a CD recorder and rewriter, but as a second CD rom drive, becasue it is as fast as the internal DVD drive on my iMac DV. The firewire interface also means that you must have an iMac DV, Blue and white G3 or a G4, or else a previous power mac that has been upgraded. As far as I know, no PCs come with this port, but they can be upgraded to cheaply, and the drive is PC compatible (as technology advances, most PCs probably have this port now, I haven't been keeping up, so yours may if it's new, and if you have a port to plug your DV camcorder into, that's the port.) I have burned a few CDs so far, and read alot of them. It never skips when I play audio CDs (and I shook it for a while to check) and if the computer crashes during burning and CD players can't read it, you can fix it simply by adding another file or song to the CD, and it will fix it. The drive isn't exactly small, but it is pretty light, and the case is pretty durable. The only shortcoming is the software that comes with it (at least for macs) is a very basic version of Toast, which I will upgrade as soon as I get the money. All in all it is a great drive, and a pretty good price for what you get, and I would recommend it to anyone!
Having owned a pair of Grado SR60s for almost 6 years I was finally ready to spend some hard earned dollars and treat myself to a set of new cans. The SR60s served me well over the years and sound great. I wasn't sure what to expect because I had never previously auditioned a set of 325is, but from all that I've heard and read I figured these cans would best suit my eclectic tastes in music.Comfort and Quality - I had outfitted my SR60s with a pair of L-Cush pads several years ago, so I was already quite comfortable with the pads and the 325is felt natural and comfortable. The leather headband is an added plus and was a welcome change. I hardly notice I have a pair of headphones on when these cans start to sing! The build quality is certainly a major step above the entry level SR60s. The metal cups adds noticeable heft, but I honestly don't mind that at all. The cables are a more robust gauge and terminates with a 1/4" plug as opposed to the SR60's 1/8". Some may find the look of the 325is to be a little too retro, but I personally find them very sexy and aesthetically appealing. In my eyes they are a work of art.Sound - Not sure if it was because I was so used to the SR60's sound having using them extensively for such a long period of time, but I was not initially blown away by the 325is sound quality. I hooked both sets of headphones up to a Y splitter so I can easily change from one set to the next and compare them side by side. Now I'm not a self-proclaimed audiophile, so I don't know all the proper terminology to describe what I hear. I'm just a guy who likes to relax to the sound of good music. So this is me, your average joe, giving an honest and unbiased assessment of what I think I'm hearing. Music from the SR60s seemed to be rich, full and heavier compared to the SR325is, which seemed more open, airy and lighter. This initial comparison was made with modern pop music. So my initial reaction was "Okay, so what's the big deal?". I kept going back to the SR60s, convinced that I much preferred the sound of those cans over these more expensive and highly acclaimed SR325is! But I didn't give up. I figured the 325is just needed the right kind of music at the most optimal setting on my receiver (Yamaha RX-V1800 which I use for everything). After giving my ears a rest and coming back to it fresh at a later time, I dusted off some old records and gave it another go. I still use a Technics SL-1210MK2 with a Shure M44G cartridge to play vinyl. First up was some classic Commodores "Heaven Knows" followed by "Zoom". Holy crap. I hit the sweet spot! And it was during those moments of pure listening pleasure when I finally realized, understood and fully embraced these cans! The smile that I could not wipe off my face was all telling. Suddenly, my SR60s didn't sound as good anymore. In fact, the more I listened the better they sounded. To ensure it was not a fluke I threw some variety into the mix: The Brothers Johnson "Strawberry Letter 23", Carly Simon "You're So Vain", Billy Joel "Uptown Girl", Michael Jackson "PYT" and "The Girl is Mine", Toto "Georgy Porgy", The Eagles "Pretty Maids All in a Row"... oh yeah. Whereas the SR60s seemed to work better for modern jams, the old school joints never sounded better. I really can't describe it in proper terms, but the music just sound more... I don't know... pure? Lows are pronounced, but not overbearing. Mid-range is vibrant, and vocals are prominent. I noticed no distortion even at ridiculously high levels. I decided to throw some modern Trance music into the mix with Delerium "Innocente" and then some Insigma "Open Your Eyes"... track after track I found myself in a state euphoria. Eyes closed, head nodding, sweet melodies swimming around in my head... I could easily visualize the pulse of the high energy music. I was in heaven. Whether it was synthesized or live instruments, CD, vinyl, or MP3... the medium didn't seem to matter. The sound produced by the SR325is was warm and inviting. I tried out several Classical music scores and was equally impressed. Woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion all never sounded so sweet (Classical Friedberg Hall sound field). As I write this I'm listening to Experience Jill Scott 826+, which never sounded better than it does right now (Live/Club Roxy Theater sound field). These cans also do justice to tracks such as Cocoa Brovas "Super Brooklyn" and more classic hip hop like Ultramagnetic MCs "Ego Trippin'". Put on some Norah Jones and you'll understand why these headphones were made! Better yet, if you do decide to pick up these cans grab yourself Stevie Wonder's "Song Review" while you're at it.I do plan to hold on to my SR60s and upgrade some of its components, which I'm sure will continue to serve me well over the years. They were my first set of quality headphones after all, and there will continue to be some music that sounds just right for those particular set of cans. However, I now fully understand and appreciate what the 325is offers in terms of the right kind of sound for various types of music. I can't imagine being more satisfied with a set of headphones.
After reading these reviews I'm scared mine will start acting up?? I've had the first one for over a year now with no problems. I bought a second one for myself,(Mrs. has the first one)and I will admit, I had been using it for about two hours when I got the sad face/bug. I called Rave in Scottsdale, AZ. The Tech Support was good. They told me to return it since the battery was bad. I did and two weeks later, maybe three, there on my door step was a new player. All I sent them was the old device, nothing else. Rave sent me the whole works. Headphones, earphones, armstrap, etc. So far it's been working good! I even purchased another one as a gift. You have to let this thing charge up for 24 hours before using it, otherwise the battery will go bad and well...that's it. I use mine for running and yardwork. All outside stuff so it gets a little beating but not too bad. The arm band is comfortable and stays put when I run, that's a plus. The headphones sound nice. So far so good? Everyone knock on wood for me, thanks!! Good Luck. Oh, I paid $99.00 for each of them at the military exchanges/stores.
I've purchased several HDMI cables from Cables To Go. They snap in with a positive feedback and silently carry out their assigned mission. Other HDMI cables I tried actually did let me down due to sloppy fit - but not these.Tom
I just purchased the Sigma 24-60mm lens.I sent it back to get a nikon lens. I took over 200 test photos with this lens and the kit nikon 18-55mm lens. I was expecting the Sigma to win hands down. Most pictures with the Sigma at F/2.8 where unusable. They where very soft with poor resolution: all pictures taken on tripod with timer release. I was ableto get some good photos at F/8 and higher. I had my hopes up for the Sigma, since it appeared to be well built and had the macro capability that I was looking for. My advice is test the lens before you put down your hard earned cash.I would think that if you bought a lens for the fast F/2.8 stop: you want good pictures at that F/stop. It is not very feasible to be forced to take pictures at f/8.0 or greater to get good pictures. I also bought a Sigma 50mm Macro and it is sharp through out the F/stop range. I did not have the time or desire to fight with Sigma USA about how unsharp an image is before it becomes worthless. I will in the future hand test any lens, before I buy a non-Nikon lens.
I was a little skeptical about ordering a $60 9-cell battery as this sounded to good to be true. Manufacturers cost was $149. However, it works great and as advertised. I can't claim it provides 5 hours of usage because I haven't timed it, but it is far superior to the 6-cell battery included at time of purchase. The physical size is larger and it extendes beyond the back of the laptop but only slightly. Overall, I would highly recommend this battery. (Purchased thru Office Depot online via Amazon)
Sony's battery works as promised; nothing special about it. It works the same as any other lithium battery, starting out with great battery time, but slowly decreasing over the years. The one thing that bothers me...I bought this battery to replace a Sony NP-F330 that came with my Sony camera. That battery started experiencing problems only one year after purchase. I noticed that the battery seemed to jump from 90 min of battery life to, suddenly, 0 min left. This only atarted to occur after my luggage went through those metal detectors at the airport. The security people said that it was possible that all lithium batteries, not just Sony, could be ruined as a result of going through airport security. Since the time I've bought this new battery, I have not gone to the airport, so I don't know if this battery gets ruined also. But just beware, going on vacation could ruin your...battery.I haven't seen this problem in other reviews, so it might just happen to me. Who knows...Other than that problem, this battery has no problem charging, being used, etc. I just don't think that a battery should cost almost half the price of the camera itself. Oh well...
In a nutshell, this LCD is a very nice LCD...if you have the optimum connection, which is HDMI, and you have an HDTV receiver (which is free from Comcast, my cableTV provider). Right off the box and after connecting to regular cable to it, it doesn't bring out the optimum reception. Actually, it looked pretty average and even looked like total crap on some channels until I got the HDTV receiver and saw what high definition TV is *supposed* to look like. You can still connect this TV to component video and get a nice reception, but nothing beats HDMI. Trust me, it's worth shelling out an expensive HDMI cable for this - there is a BIG difference from component video to HDMI - so I would definitely recommend that you connect it this way. Needless to say, the reception when the connection is through HDMI is immaculate and close to perfect!
I recently purchased Scratch-Out because of hazing caused by summer weather. Two other scratch repair products worked very well and made my DVDs look like new and play perfectly. Those products however came in only small quantities so I bought this one as almost all my DVDs suffered. I tried it on 2 2-sided discs that were part of a season of TV and the discs came out full of scratches that WERE NOT THERE BEFORE. When I tried to play them they were full of freezes! These discs were not previously scratched up and had played perfectly the last time I had used them. This product scratched and ruined them!
can't believe this case is too small, after reading reviews that case is too big for other cameras. I think it is irresponsible that these cases are being sold for cameras they don't fit. WASTE of MONEY...
The product is worth for money. It is less expensive when compared to most of the stores. I got it for my phone and it works well.
I can't necessarily say it's the kits fault for being hard to install because who knows if I am just dumb or the car is just difficult - but the kit was a pain to install. I liked that it was a match for the car I was putting it in and the extra space above where the face plate will go is nice. The only problem I found with the actual kit was that the top tends to sag a bit, and again - not sure if it's the plastic in the kit or the plastic around where the kit goes. Either way, it was a good value for the money and I am happy with the purchase.
These cables where just what I requested. Unfortunately it turns out that the jacks on the mac mini are too close together so that you cannot use these cables for both input and output simultaneously.
Since installing Studio DV I've had to install the newest patch, correct several filename errors (the patch changed them to DOS fomrat), moved the capture card to several different slots, tried to free IRQs, and written/called tech support too many times. I still have not been able to complete a single project.This product has great possibility -- being able to capture and edit home videos for under $100 is, perhaps, too good to be true. I know some have had luck with the program but I recommend anyone who wants to purchase this first go to the Pinnacle Support Pages first and see what others who have purchased the package have gone through.
Compartments are great. We are also able to put our camcorder in there as well. Good buy.
I bought this printer 3 months ago, and I'm very satisfied. I was originally not too sure about going Brother and not HP, butI have used every main function of this 'all in one', Copy, Fax, Scan, and of course Print, and I'm completely satisfied.The printer was easy to set up, I print from two different laptops. When setting up to use on my second laptop, I didn't need to do anything really because Windows went out and found the Brother driver online and it 'just worked'.I am just now running out of black ink, I wouldn't say that I give this guy heavy use, but I probably use it 4 days a week, and I once printed out a 150+ page document with a lot of color pics.All in all, a great buy for 120-130 bucks. It's easy to set up and it works when I need to.Happy I bought a Brother...
For the price it sells is a bargain.Like any other cable, it has limitations when pulled inside walls.It has to be installed with care.
You will not need more than thatWill be mounting and wiring easy if you collector of that group at a great price
Summary:* easy to manage, import songs, video and photos.* HUGE screen!* Zune media software: nice GUI, easy to learn and how to use* lightweight, portable.* crisp images on display* GREAT sound quality* a bargain!* battery last long enough.* red color: cool!Forget about the iPod, Zune it's here to stay
If you want a weather radio that is very easy to program, easy to use and does what it's supposed to do - alert you to hazardous weather, this is the one for you! Ours has been put to the test this summer, and we've been very happy with it. I highly recommend it!
I've had mine for over 4 years now, and its been fantastic keyboard. My only complaint is that it's not the easiest to clean, and that debris gets under the clear case.Otherwise, I wish every keyboard I typed on was one of these.
I bought this lens to be used with my 20D. The focal length range is quite impressive and can be very useful for DSLRs with an APS-C size sensor.However, the first thing I noticed is that there is extremely high vignetting/light fall off at 17mm. There is a dark circle surrounding the frame and is very visible when the edges of the frame have high luminosity. If you snap on a UV filter or a polarizer, you can forget about taking pictures at 17-20mm. That's a huge loss.Secondly, the picture is very soft up to f/8 or so. My control over exposure time and the depth of field is minimal at this aperture. Image Stabilizer works only at around 1/40 seconds or less. During longer exposure times, pictures still show camera shake.Third, Canon, on it's website doesn't give MTF charts for this lens. It's available for all other lenses including their cheap consumer zooms. May be they figured this wasn't worth $600 and didn't want to publicize it.Bottomline: If you are point-and-shoot photographer that has a DSLR for kicks, then go ahead and get this lens. It's one all-purpose lens for a 350D or a 20D. But if you are serious about photography, avoid it. I later bought a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di and a Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 XR Di. Together it costed $800. For the quality of their optics and the f2.8 constant max aperture, I happily gave up IS and USM. To top it, Tamron gave an $80 mail-in rebate and a standard 6 year warranty.I returned the lens to Amazon for a full refund, and I haven't had a more pleasant experience than their return process. In the last 5 years that I've done business with Amazon, this was my first return. They give you a UPS packing slip which you print out and stick to the package before handing it over to the UPS driver. Within a week, the refund was processed.
For me this item performs exactly as it should. I plugged my headphones in one jack, my desktop speakers in the other, popped it into the jack on the back of my computer, and now have sound coming out of both.It is pretty tough to get behind the computer to switch from speakers to headphones when I want to use the headphones at night so I don't bother my mate with my late night gaming, music, etc. This makes it so I don't have to.I don't have the issue that some people have regarding static, or having to make sure it's in a certain position to work, but I don't travel with it in my pocket, or move it at all since I installed it.The only thing I didn't like about it is the indestructible packaging it comes in. Form fitting tougher than steel plastic totally enclosing the item front and back makes it extremely hard to open, even when you use the nice pull down cutout in the back. It should just fall out the back of the pkg when you pull it open, but no...... it's in the steel like plastic all around so you still need some real sharp scissors, or a real sharp knife, and try not to cut into the cord itself which is tough because of the almost shrink to fit plastic package material.If anything needs Amazon's environmentally friendly packaging, this product does.But as I stated earlier, the product itself is well worth the purchase.
I wanted to get a mount for my gps and this was perfect. Great fit, had it on my bike in less than five minutes.
My dad, age 90, was having trouble hearing the phone ringer. I installed this for him about 8 months ago, and it works GREAT. Now he always answers his phone. It is plenty loud enough for him to hear, without being obnoxious.
..This Olympus picture card was the perfect addition piece to my newdigital Olympus camera. I believe that the camera held about 3 images on its internal memory, and after I purchased this card and received and inserted it into the camera, my device now hold something upwards of1300 or 1400 images on the picture card now.. More images than I am evenexpecting to use, so for $25 you cannot beat this card, in my opinion.I'll most likely purchase more. It is Perfect. Thankyou.
The battery came on time. It charged about the same as my original Canon BP-511 battery and worked fine. I didn't see any difference in operation compared to the Canon battery. I am quite satisfied with this item particularly since the price was about 10% of the Canon part.
I ordered two Q6511A cartridges. Arrived within the allotted timeframe but one was cracked and spilled toner all over the place the other had a broken arm. Neither worked. Poor quality and poor craftsmanship. When I asked to return them they asked me a list of questions about the product that I wanted to return. They already had the item number and order number. Stupid for me to have to do that.
The keyboard works well the only issue I have is- If one leaves the computer for over a few minutes, (I assume around 15 minutes) you have to press a button on the usb wireless stick in order to reactivate it. For me this is a little annoying, other than that I,m satisfied with it.
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
Before I bought this, I read all the reviews about how much ink it drinks. I was prepared for the worst. What I have discovered is that the low ink warning goes off very early. I can usually squeeze another month of routine printing out of the toner cartridge before it's completely out. Now I don't change the cartridge until I get the message that its completely out of ink. It's not the most ink conserving printer I've ever had, but it's not as bad as I expected it to be.
The cord is long enough so you can ride your bike without hassle. Also the sound is good. Very good buy for the price.
This is not Vista or Windows 7 compatible, bear that in mind. I hooked it up to an old drive to salvage data but I think the old drive was fried to begin with. I learned that many IDE drives are actually sATA/IDE (difference is flat connector vs two rows of pins, mine had a small flatpin connector plugged into the 2-row IDE scheme- this drive is IDE/2-row so I gently pried off the flat converter and plugged it in. The drive registered and my computer recognized the external device and tried to load drivers (however I got the doorbell sound over and over like with a flash drive- the drive was corrupt and couldn't boot up). I will try this with another drive at some point and update this review. Basically, I wouldn't trust a brand new $80 drive in this thing- it is a cheapie from China- buy an Airlink or other reliable long-term solution for that- but this is a great cheap way to salvage old 2.5 drives you have lying around, to get the data off of them or use them to tote around files like music or whatever and share with friends, or use it for a work project of short duration. If it fries it might fry your drive or your computer though, so I would make sure to properly stop the unit before unplugging it, don't leave it plugged in, and treat it gently. If you want a tough case that can take punishment, try the Transcend milspec drives- i have the 500G and it's awesome for backup.
I have ordered two of these. The first one is wonderful for power outages or storms. It gives great light, no batteries are necessary, since it can be winded up. It has a radio and an outlet to charge a cell phone. During a hurricane, it was a life saver. The second one I ordered was never received, but Amazon never questioned, did search the tracking, as I did; and was prompt to refund me, since the lantern was not sold by the original company and the next vendor was considerably higher in price.
It works great, I use it to connect speakers to a tv set. I power up the speakers using the Velleman power supply, I purchased with it from Amazon. It is better than the speakers on the tv set.
The remote is awesome only if it works..The battery supplied does not work and the reote has defects as dead on arrival or problem with battery discharge due to"Glow"button.My frinds were lucky as theirs work perfectly..Awesome product though..
After reading reviews I bought this to work with my MacBook Pro, 2GHz, Intel Core Duo, 1.5GB SDRAM, running MacOS 10.4.10 and ZTerm v1.1 beta7. You 1st have to load the driver, then select the USA19H1d1P1.1 as the serial device from the Settings-->Modem Preferences. Works like a charm after that.
This is a nice little gadget to have around in:a. The Office: you can use it as a USB memory to transfer files from/to any computer. I personally own a PowerBook from Mac, and have no problem at all transfering files from my Mac to any Windows laptop or desktop. Just plug it in - It's great!b. The Gym: I own a larger iPod, but always prefer to take my Shuffle to the gym. It's so small and lightweight. I've dropped it many times and it is increadibly resistent also.c. Home: I use it everytime pluged in to my Stereo via the AUX input. I just use a cheap 3.5mm to 3.5mm that I got from RadioShack.d. Car: I use it either with a FM transmit adapter or sometimes with a Cassette Adapter I got from Walmart (both).The only thing I don't like from the Shuffle is the fact that it doesn't have a display to see which song is playing.
I have the 200GB drive and I've had to re-format it twice, because the directory keeps getting corrupted and unreadable. After battling the useless DANSK software included with the drive, I abandoned it and bought Acronis, thinking it would help. It didn't. The drive failed again and I've re-formatted it a third time, but this time it's going in the garbage. I wouldn't give this drive to my worst enemy!! Stay away from Maxtor drives. This was the second Maxtor drive failure in a very short time.
I had thought about buying this particular radio as a shower radio for some time. However, each time my cheap radio died, I just couldn't bring my self to spend so much money on a shower radio. However, after having my last in a long line of cheap suction cup shower radio die. I finally decided to pony up the money and try Sangean. I am glad I did. This has been the perfect shower radio. The best sound, best tuning, etc.. of all that I have owned. I wish I had gone this route earlier.
I bought this for the keyboard alone,I am known for abusing electronics, and sadly my laptop's keyboard is about to give up the ghost after me beating the living hell out of it :)The keyboard Layout is great, there's some room for improvement though,as Logitech got creative and added a non standard Page up and Page down,which takes time getting used too, and at the same time added a huge Delete key, which takes no time getting used to and should be the new standard.The action is o so sweet, clicky but not annoying bouncy but firm, I prefer it to the more expensive di novo.The keyboard also has more buttons and functions than you'll ever use, good sleek looks and a great palm rest.The mouse is ok, but nothing out of the ordinary.The remote steals the show,and if you like watching movies,pictures or do a lot of presentations it is a godsend.So whats wrong ?,Wireless Reception seems to be line of sight, the multimedia software is not that good,(although the configuration utility is top notch) and the function keys are a bit too thin for my liking, but for the price is hard to find a better desktop.If you are thinking about buying this, do it, its well worth its price.
I've wanted a second DVD player for the TV in our bedroom for a long time but didn't want to spend a fortune. When I saw this CyberHome DVD on your site and noticed it had all the same features as players twice the price I couldn't resist. It's been great to curl up on cold nights and be able to watch movies in bed!
This product, @ 80% or more cheaper than some leading brands, performs as good as, if not better! Why pay upwards of $100 for quality cables? I am very pleased with this product!!
The photo paper appears to be the same quality in every way as the kind my photos have been printed up on at the drug store.If that's what you're looking for, buy with confidence.
Received my Ipod on time and bought for a great price. A++ seller, Quality seller with good communication
Very comfortable and sturdy just like everyone says. Sometimes I do forget I have them on, and on more than one occasion I have looked behind me in surprise, thinking that the sounds were actually coming from the room. The quality of the immersion is unprecedented. The mic is clear, and can be retracted, making it virtually invisible.For listening to music alone, these headphones are sufficient, but not excellent.
I had heard that the 5.5 has a "wolfson DAC" and was the best. So I tried it, and here's what I found:If you use a headphone amplifier, or any connection that utilizes the 30-pin connector, it makes no difference. NONE.But, my car has three inputs, it's own special, digital connector for the 30-pin (which allows me to control from the stereo), a usb (which I cannot get to work), and an AUX input.So I connected the 5.5 to the aux input to my car, and holy Shite. There is a HUGE difference when it comes to the mini to mini. Otherwise, there is no difference. If you use the mini-jack for headphones, it's worth it to find one of these. (Sellman, sold me one that was slightly used, even though it said "like New" -fyi). But it was well worth it. I'm an audiophile and wanted to know what the deal was. So there it is, if you use anything with the 30-pin, your wasting your time. If you use the headphone jack, stop and buy an ipod 5.5 immediately (before they're all gone!).Now that I use the aux input in the car, it's a hassle because I have to jockey the ipod, where before, it connected digitally and I could control it with the car. The difference in sound is very notable and very, very clear. I used a nice aux cable (also fyi). It's called "Angel" by Audioquest for about 6hundo, all silver. ALOaudio also sells excellent mini to mini cables, as well as Moon-audio, everything in the stores is made in China, you have to search for one. trust me, get a nice aux cable.SUMMARY:It's true, this model sounds better than any ipod out of the headphone jack. BUT the digital 30-pin digital connector will give you NO increase at all in performance.
After hearing so many scary things about installing a router, I was waiting for a long days work with this. But the installation was a piece of cake. It was working in no time !!
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.
works exactly as adverised, attractive finish, though choice of black as well as the silver might improve colour compatibility with both camera and lenses. Extreme low weight and modrate pricing causes one to flinch at the shipping costs.
I ordered one of these to cover a 120mm fan in my case (MYOPENPC CRYSTAL Knight). It was an exact match to the two that came with the case. It does what it's supposed to. Quality is good. The four hole anchors are depressed so when tightened into place, the grill has about 1/8 inch spacing. I would recommend to a friend.
This case is awesome. It helps me to keep my hard drive much safer. The case has hard cover, without any thinking I can put it in my backpack among books.
This is my third ipod. I've gone through a 20gb normal one, and a 1st gen nano. I have also had a 30gb brown zune. The ipods were great. The itunes/ipod link is pretty much unmatched, but the ipod hardware was a little weak under heavy use. I really enjoyed my zune, it was built very solidly, but after a long fall.I decided to purchase a 160gb ipod to carry a good amount of music, movies, and random files. I havent even filled up 2/3 of this device. The audio quality is good, and syncing is both fast and easy. Battery life is noticiably improved over earlier models.Overall, I'm happy with my purchase. Since this is a new item, I cannot speak for the durability of the product, but I'm hoping a solid case and careful use will allow it to last for a long time.
I bought this router to replace one that was 4 years old - because it was time for an upgrade and I wanted the new features to control my kid's access to the internet. And it worked fine for about 7 weeks. Now I have to reboot it twice a day at least, because it just quits serving packets. So I can't recommend it - not when it only lasts 7 weeks.
I bought this camera to add some fun to my computer. The installation was easy, I just plugged it into an open USB port put in the CD and within 10 minutes I was using the camera. The software is great. There are some games that come with it that allow you to play basketball using the camera. Although the games are a bit cheesy, it's still a great idea. I used the software to film myself saying hi to my mom and I e-mailed it to her. She loved it. She now has it on her desktop and plays it all the time. There is also a internet phone call option which is more difficult because it requires the person you want to call to have the same software. But Intel was thinking and they included an extra CD to give to a friend. I can take great snapshots with the camera too. With the correct light, the pictures are almost as good as any digital camera. The package came with a chance to get extra free software that included a program that took a picture at certain time intervals or when it sensed motion (a lot of fun to spy on people while you're away). Also it included basic webpage building software, great for beginners. The last program allowed me to create longer movies out of pictures, movies and wavs that I had previously made. I sent the free software offer in and within a week and a half I got it (UPS!). Great product. Great price. I saw it advertised at Best Buy for more than $10 more.
I have never owned one of these before so when I got it I looked through both sides, turned it all the way around, and didn't notice any difference. I concluded that I received a defective filter.One poster here suggested to look through it into a mirror. One way it should look clear and the other, dark. It did!.Another person on YouTube suggested the same thing, but instead looking at a computer monitor. Again, clear one way, dark the other.Finally I took it outside and tried it on automobile reflections. Without the filter there was a wide splotch of glare on the hood of the car and with the filter, the splotch was reduced to a tight circle about the size of the sun, so it does work. After all, it was a direct reflection of the sun.As for bluer sky's, I tried that and it made them bluer (I think?). It also made pronounced differences on the grass color which was easier to see. Anyway, I understand that how much difference this makes is determined by the angle of the light so I have some more testing to do.Anyway, at first, I was ready to send this back because I didn't know what to expect or how to test it. This is one case when ignorance is not bliss.I have to assume that a better filter will be better, but for the price difference, this seems to be a good filter with which to get your feet wet and perhaps will be all that many of us need.On the issue of whether the filter degrades the image...I have only taken a few pictures, but I cannot see any degradation what-so-ever. If fact, I see an improvement in shadows making everything seems a little more defined.
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.
The sound from this receiver is impressive. The offering of both Dolby Digital and DTS decoding at this low price range is another great feature (The Eagles DVD was what drove me to upgrade to include DTS). Yes, the KAM amplifier, that some may view as cheap, is probably how Kenwood can keep the price down and yet can offer all the other features. A home theater magazine tested this receiver in the lab and their measured figures are actually much better than what was published in the Kenwood spec. You have to read the instructions to set this receiver up to make it play. It is true for all receivers with all these features. To some, it may be confusing. The pink noise generator in the receiver does not seem to help balance the channels properly during the setup. I ended up using a home theater calibration DVD with a sound pressure level meter to balance all the channels. I drive with this recevier a pair of Polkaudio RT800 speakers with its matching center channel and bipole/dipole switchable rear channel speakers, plus a Infinity powered sub. The sound is just unbeleivable. The only complain with this receiver I have is that it has only 1 optical audio input. I would like to have one more for the satellite receiver. I have to settle for the copper digital input. The 3 macro keys on the remote are extremely handy. Once programmed, you can push just one macro key to turn on and set up all the necessary components, such as the DVD player, the receiver with the correct audio/video input, and the TV with the correct video input. Push the same macro key once again to turn off all the components when done watching your favorite video. I am extremely happy with this receiver.
I bought a set for my office, I'm so happy with them that I've just bought a second set for home. Several of my coworkers have purchased these speakers after hearing them in my office. They are far better than one would expect in this price range, excellent balance and spectral response. Can't beat it with a stick.
In all I am very pleased with the Coby CD player. However, that beingsaid, I have reservations about the accompanied accessories.1. The ear plugs are very uncomfortable.2. The exterior speakers are tinny.To counter both deficiencies I went out and purchased a Bose QC3.Problems solved. However these two lapses should be considered whenpurchasing the setup, unless pricing can make up for the deficienciesso the customer feels they got a special deal.
Exact replacement for the original. Have used it for about two weeks now and no problems so far. Would recommend without hesitation.
This is a very good product. I received it on (12 Apr 2012), and tested it out. I was expecting it to be a bit bigger, but this lantern/radio is great, and I do plan on buying 3 more. You only need to turn the crank about 5 to 10 times and the lantern & radio work fine. NO NEED TO OVER DO IT. This lantern is much better than buying the 100 hour candels. It's safer and less expensive.
Maybe I am doing something wrong. These batteries were consistently rated among the best of all the rechargeables. I purchased 2 packages of 4 along with a LaCrosse charger. I charged them completely at a slow rate. When fully charged, I put into my Canon powershot camera. Lasted maybe 15 minutes. Tried another pair. Same thing. Put 2 more in a remote control. Same thing again. Wireless mouse- same. Everything I put these batteries into fails after a few minutes. All my other rechargeables, from Kodak to Duracell to cheapy no-name brands from WalMart last for several days, if not weeks. Same charging technique, same charger. Each time I charge the Sanyos, they either last only a few moments if used immediately, or lose their charge overnight. I am extremely disappointed.
Bad experience. I've owned it for about three hours now. The very first tape I put in the VCR unit has became jammed. (I've owned my previous VCR for nine years and never once had a tape get jammed.) It won't eject, play, or rewind. The nearest service center is a four-hour drive from my house. I'm sending it back and getting a brand that has a service center near me.
I ordered this item and it was a X111 but at 2000mAh. Not the same size, has the extended casing.
This is a great game pad, one problem is it does not have the f5-f12 keys. The f5 key is used a great deal for the quick save button.
I bought these headphones after reading a review on Cnet and multiple rave user reviews. They are FANTASTIC! They do take quite a bit of volume from my zune since these are not in ear or sound isolating... but the sound quality is well beyond the $50 price tag, and more on par with $300 headphones (I've tried quite a few). You won't be disappointed.
We use this GPS for Geocaching and Terracaching. It has great reception and the ability to have up to 2 gb of memory installed into it. This allows us to load up maps for the whole United States and take off. The Geocaching feature is very handy and makes it even easier to use. The large screen is great for use while walking, biking or driving. The built in compass is also great for when you are standing still and don't want to have to move around to figure out where your target is.
For me the rino 120 is an upgrade from the etrex. I have no problems like a lot of you are mentioning. Mic works great, it works great with my Motorolas and I can send my position to another rino user using the GMRS range. Someone mentioned It's a real hassle to register with the FCC for the GMRS use. Go to FCC.com fill out two short forms and pay $$ fee which is good for 5 years and they send you your license and call sign. The 120 works better in dense leaf coverage beacause of it's external antenna. I have no bad comments about the 120, well, maybe the battery life could be better? Anyway, it's a great product. p.s.- I own 2!
The test rates there was very fast (including DVD DL +R speed 24.3x)I used this device with Windows XP, Windows 7 Ultimate (Beta) and Windows Vista Home, just only plug without more configurations.Work very well with Nero, but NTI doesn't see the device.The case is sensible to the press, if you push up to down it the CD/DVD tray doesn't close.I recommend it.Sorry about my English.Las pruebas de velocidad fueron muy r&aacute;pidas (incluyendo DVD DL +R velocidad 24.3x)He usado este dispositivo con Windows XP, Windows 7 Ultimate (Beta) and Windows Vista Home, solo lo conect&eacute; sin m&aacute;s configuraciones.Trabaja con Nero muy bien, pero NTI no ve el dispositivo.La caja es sensible a la presi&oacute;n, si tu la presionas de arriba para abajo la bandeja del CD/DVD no cierra.Lo recomiendo.
Im a BOSE man when it comes to head phones. Ive owned the Tripoints, the over ear noise canceling ones and the buds.The Portapros dont make my ears sweat and sound lovely. Score... PS they fold up and look cool.
I researched cameras and found fairly good reviews for this one, but I soon discovered that I would have been better off with my old 1 MP Kodak. The flash is weak and I have to lighten nearly all indoor photos. As others have mentioned, this camera has a long recycle time between photos and you do miss a lot of photos. I also have a problem with the quality of the photos; a lot of them are slightly blurry and I have to use my photo editing software to sharpen them. Everyone once in a while, the camera seems to decide that it's had enough and just stops. I have to move the dial to a different setting and then back to the regular setting so that it will work again. I wish I had spent my money on something else.
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.
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!
The size and picture quality isn't the best - the monitor screen reflects in specs you are wearing - but guess that cannot be helped. Get non-reflective eyewear only solution.
I bought this case for my 12 year old with his new 30gb iPod video. It's a good case for him because it prevents damage if he drops it and has a sturdy screen protector. Not just a thin plastic sheet. Only issue was that he removed it 3 or 4 times and a small tear appeared in the corner of the case around the screen.
When it worked it was really very good.But, after 6 months, the usb cable or the cable connector in the device failed. It can no longer be charged nor can files be downloaded to it.I doubt if I can get it fixed under warrenty.
I am very pleased with having the option on Amazon to purchase a extended warranty for electronics, and I think this is a great option.
I'm very happy with this purchase. It works like advertised. Its very simple (which is what I wanted). Its a little cumbersome to get the county codes from NOAA to set up the correct broadcast but once thats done its easy to operate...in fact it alarms for each severe weather broadcast for our area. I am very rural and cannot get local TV stations (satelite only) so this is great to have in the event of severe thunderstorms, tornados etc. It also has a battery operated alarm clock so that I can get to work in case of power failure- very important since I work in heathcare and HAVE to be to work. Also gives NOAA weather reports continuously so that we can check the weather at any time. Very happy with this radio.
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.
Purchased 2-pack because it was such a bargain, but one easily contained all our Christmas CDs. It's very discreet in appearance, blending in with the audio equipment. It seems to be well made, so it should last a while. While it's odd that the lid rests on the CDs rather than the edge of the box, as shown in the illustration, I think that's done to enable you to remove one CD without having to turn the box over or something.
not easy to install but works great after installation. instructions could be more clear. overall this print server is a "buy"
Solid build and very nice design. Good instructions on installation.
just bought these for myself and two kids so we're not fighting over who has the good headphones anymore.They are just great: small, light, comfortable to wear, fold up small for greater portability and very good fidelity. if they're durable, we are in inexpensive headphone heaven.
I bought the binoculars 4 years ago and used them mainly for boating.I only can reconfirm the previous review. The optics are superb, giving a good view in low light conditions and even at night. I had no need to change the battery for the compass light in these four years, but used the compass illumination may be no more than 20 times. Buying these binoculars seems expensiv, but it is like aquiring a jewel. With a little of care you will not need to buy other binoculars for the rest of your live.
If you like to make your own music mixes, hopefully you've made the switch from tapes to minidiscs because of the superior sound quality and editing features like deleting, dividing, joining, or moving tracks and adding titles. This stereo makes it easy to synch-record from CD to MD because you only have to select the CD track and push ENTER/REC. If you have a CD burner, it is easier to make a Minidisc first, then copy the MD to CD. Now what you need to have is a stereo that can record from one Minidisc to another, and this the only one I've found that can do that. It can also copy three entire CDs to three MDs at the same time! Also, you can connect other components like a tape player if you want to copy your tapes to MD. And the speakers sound great, especially with the surround sound options. It's a must-have!
I bought this lens two months ago, and so far, it's met my expectations and then some. I'd been using a short Canon zoom (28-105mm) for several years, but wanted something longer in the 200-300mm range for wildlife photography. I'm not into tripods (yet) and wasn't sure I could hand-hold a lens at 300mm, but decided to give this a try.Pros: Zoom range of 70-300mm provides lots of flexibility in one lens. Image Stabilization works amazingly well -- this really is a MUST HAVE at 300mm if you don't want to carry a tripod. USM operates smoothly. Nice, solid feel to the lens. Canon quality.Cons: The AF tends to hunt a bit if you zoom in close and the primary object you want to photograph is mixed in with a lot of other things (for example, a small bird in dense foliage). If needed, you can switch the lens to MF and focus the old fashioned way. On an unrelated note, if you like to go day hiking with your DSLR, this lens is a bit hefty at 22 oz. Not a surprise, but worth noting.Some reviewers mentioned that this lens isn't great for shooting in low light, which is probably true given the f/4-5.6 limitations. I'm generally using it in broad daylight, so that hasn't been a problem for me.Overall, I'm very satisfied and glad I spent the extra money to get a Canon with the IS and USM features.
Absolute piece of crap. Inadequate directions, no support, should have just thrown my money into a garbage can - it would have been much less frustrating.
Garmin's Nuvi 370 has it all... I purchased this as a gift for my daughter who is off to college soon and I was so impressed with it's performance ( I had to try it out of course!!! ) that I purchased one for myself. Not only are maps of North America included in the 370's memory, but most of Europe as well. As the son of a long distance trucker, I grew up with road maps (a new road atlas was always the perfect gift to get) and having travelled many, many, many miles over the highway on my own with a good road map, locating a nearby store, restaurant or a hospital in an emergency when in a new area is something the Garmin does that a roadmap cannot offer. The Garmin's ability to recalculate a route to offer an alternative route is also a very good option when there is a roadblock ahead. While there are larger screens available on other GPS units, the 370's screen size is just right. Who needs more of their vision blocked as these units are generally placed in line of sight on the dash or windshield? No need to buy additional chargers as the unit was shipped with both a 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC charger.
Programming was very easy but for daily use, the buttons need be more durable and larger. This is my first logitech remote therefore, I haven't compared it to the other models. I'm using this one for my home theater, but will start reading reviews and looking at other logitech models for my bedroom and family room systems.My main concern with any universal remote was how it handled aspect ratios. It was easy to assign it with the various arrow buttons.There are a few quirks that is mostly operator error. Whenever someone changes from watch tv or other modes, it will turn off the tuner. Since the tuner is the main unit, changing modes sends the off/on signal. I have to train the user to use the main power off first before they switch modes. As I mentioned before, the main buttons including power are too small for every day use.-a|ex
If you need to save space with your DVDs, this package is very handy. It takes a little patience to flip the pages around, but the package holds up well, and minimizes the need to expand one's cabinet space beyond a few inches of height and a foot-plus of width and depth.
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!
I recomend this unit for anyone. It is a huge upgrade from my five year old kenwood that I paid $400 for. When I was shopping for a new receiver I considered Onkyo, Pioneer, Denon, Yamaha. From my research I eliminated Denon because all I heard was that all Denon receivers are a pain to setup. Next I eliminated Pioneer because only the Pioneer Elite receivers compared to this Yamaha unit but, the Pioneers' were much more expensive. So it came down to Onkyo and Yamaha. I went with the Yamaha RX-V659 because of the Price ($350), power (100w x 7), and that it had auto-setup.
I was skeptical at first being these were a bit on the [$$$] side for headphones. However, when i recived them i used them with my MP3/CD player and it gave me AWESOME quality. I was amazed at the stereo effect, furthermore i tried these on my computer, laptop and desktop, and in my stereo downstairs, with the included attachment. All sounds were VERY clear and stereoed wonderfully. KOSS has always been a good brand in my book but these are defininitly worth the price! If you are skeptical about the price don't be. The quality is worth it.
I picked up this power supply because I needed a 500+W supply that would meet my needs and my budget. Let me say I am thoroughly impressed with the value on this 'basic' unit. The adaptability of removable cord sections to fit only what you need reduces the amount of clutter in my case drastically, and the bundles of cord are neatly wrapped in a mesh cord wrap and zip tied. The unit puts out more than it is rated at under draw, around 620W, and a large fan (120mm) keeps it cool to the touch.A fantastic buy that I will recommend to any who ask me to recommend a power supply unit.
I run a small computer company out of my home, and had a client bring me her Dell 4600. It was about a month out of warranty, and would not power on. Dell Tech support (after 4 hours on the phone) told her it was a bad motherboard. After reading some of the reviews posted here which indicated a bad power supply, I pulled a generic power supply off the shelf and installed it, and that solved the problem.Why does Dell keep telling people this problem is the motherboard?? Obviously there are times that it COULD be a motherboard, but it's remarkable to see the number of people who have posted in the last two weeks with identical problems, and identical solutions.
I was very pleased with my order. Shipping was fast and the quality of my item was just as nice as advertised. I will be buying again..BEING AN ARMY FAMILY WE ONLY WANT THE BEST AND THIS PAST OUR TEST..
I found this to be a pretty good camera in terms of picture quality for the money. I bought this one because of the 3CCD technology. I also stopped by the big box stores to get a personal feel for the controls before buying online and thought the Panasonic thumbwheel type of control felt pretty good. Went with MiniDisk versus DVD writing models cause I did not want the conversion to DVD format on the camera - rip it back to my PC for editing - then back to DVD. I think the hand strap is a bit loose but not a big deal. Would have liked to see it come with a 6 to 4 firewire cable instead of the USB cable. But I guess if I had a PC and it came with a firewire then I'd want it the other way around.... Overall the camera plugged into my MAC and downloaded easily. The conversion over to Imovie and IDVD were pretty impressive.
This cable replaced the original cable that came with the GPS. It was compatible and arrived before the estimated date!! Very pleased!!
I've had this product for approx 3 years now and no complaints. My 1 TB Toshiba Canvio fits perfectly. The USB cable is a little challenge to fit in cause its a usb 3 and its a little thicker than the usb 2 cable.
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.
I owned a 5G 30GB iPod Video and my wife has a 2G 4GB iPod Nano - this player is the KING! Huge capacity, great interface (very speedy with latest firmware), great volume output, amazing battery life, super easy to use... I love this player!
This product works great. So far, I haven't been able to tell a difference in the quality versus the Canon equivalent. What a savings if this battery lasts as long as the Canon.However, if you need this product quickly, don't hold your breath. I ordered two-day shipping and got it in four days. Beware!!!
So far I have not had any problems with this USB drive. The only problem seems to be its design. The folding plastic cover and clip seems a little sub par. Otherwise, it holds data and serves as an external hard drive.
Durable, doesnt limit use of the iPod and the clip is bulky but strong. Been using it well over 2 years.
Works fine. Cord is long enuff to place ipodwhene I need it. No sense in dropping anymore cash for upscale one.
Not much can be said about this besides its what you expected, a seemingly well made filter.
Works well without the extra power. Tossed several hubs over 3 year period. This looks like a keeper.
Follow the instructions given by one of the previous reviewers and you'll have uninterrupted music from the ipod..set it to 87.9 and tune the FM to 87.9 ...not brilliant sound quality..you might want to turn up the volume a bit more than normal..but good signal with little background noise..
I have had the tripod for a few weeks. I selected it because it had a decent capacity (11 pounds) and was quite sturdy. It arrived quickly, the product is as advertised. It is a bit heavy, not something you would go backpacking with, but I did not buy it for that purpose. I wanted something that I would put the Nikon digital SLR on and not have to worry that a gust of wind would tip it over. The legs are a little stiff when you go to setup or take down. That might change as I use it, not a huge issue. The knobs and crank seem to be well made, the head operates smoothly. I have been very satisified with the purchase.
I purchased this 82mm filter to help protect my newly purchasedTamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD Nikon Mount AFA007N-700. Great quality, nice metal ring with good clear glass. Hoya will perform an excellent job!
Bought this for a friend up at a resort, we were able to get a signel from his home to the cabins some 75 yards away. He may need a booster to get more range but it was much better then other routers we tried.
Onlybflaw has been integrating sound with Blink blue tooth system. Garment has made a very nice - yet pricey portable nav system. Others compliment it's looks and functionalities
Zune is a case study in Groupthink. Share a song with someone IF they are within 30 feet (despite wifi can't share with friends across town our around the globe), for 3 days or three plays which ever comes first, after navigating though a time-consuming menu of permissions? Half the songs from the Marketplace are blocked for sharing. Zune's Wi-Fi is crippled so that it doesn't connect to your PC or to the Internet. Zune is bigger and heavier and more difficult to use. Why anyone would buy this is a mystery to me.
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.
The XD-DV380 is probably a fine product, but I was never able to buy it from Final Call Auction, the lone seller offering a used XD-DV380 at this time. They disregarded my explicit instruction to ship my purchase via US Postal Service, and shipped UPS.One problem: UPS can't complete delivery to my address, only the Post Office can -- I'm told that something like 2-1/2 million such adddresses exist. I complained to Final Call and was told (quite snottily) that they ship ONLY via UPS. When I asked why, I was told that &quot;UPS is an American company.&quot;True, UPS is an American company. But the Post Office is an American public institution. Vendors like Final Call undercut our public institutions and figuratively attack our nation when they adopt policies not to ship via the Post Office EVEN WHEN THAT'S THE ONLY WAY TO GET PRODUCT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS.What does Final Call Auctions have against America? Are they loyal to our country? If anyone reads this who works in homeland security, a DEEP investigation of these people is almost certainly in order.
I hate this stupid product! It ruined my favorite DVD! I'm a film buff who recently purchased a import DVD. The Customs workers opened the package and the case and did not put the DVD back properly, so the disc arrived with minor scratches on it. Although the film played perfectly, near the end it would skip so badly I could only watch it until a certain point. Today while I was at Best Buy I decided to fork over the cash for the skip Dr. I was so excited to go home, fix my DVD and watch the film with no problems. Well it's hours later, ruined DVD, and LOTS of problems. This is suppose to be the Skip Dr. and yet all it does is create skips where their were none before! No I did not bang on it like some wild caveman, I followed the directions to a tee and it didn't work, then I tried it again and it didn't work and made it worse, then I tried it over and over again even letting the finished Disc sit for a while before playing it, didn't work. I've tried it so many times and all it did was get worse. My advice, if you must try this thing out please don't use it on anything special! BTW I once repaired a scratched up skipping like mad DVD with a little paste kit that only cost ONE DOLLAR! I only hope that little kit can repair the damage caused by the so called Skip Dr.BTW: You also have to practically turn into Bruce Lee just to pry the disc out!
I bought the product a couple of weeks back and have been using it daily. The sound and big digital display are each very clear, and it has nice features like a backlight, auto on/off, etc. The size isn't as big as some people made it seem, by their "I was so surprised by the size" reviews. If you read the dimensions, you shouldn't be surprised at all. It also seems like you could go scuba diving with it and it would still stay watertight - that aspect of the radio impressed me the most. The only thing I found lacking is that since I love to have music blaring, the volume tops out lower than I'd hoped. That said, it is, after all, a shower radio so I suppose it's unrealistic to expect to blow the shower door out with the sound. In any case, this is a SOLID purchase, and after all of my research, this seems to be the best out there of its kind.
5 stars, no questions!Very user-friendly, extremely functional and now quite affordable. Get one and you'll never be lost. I researched other brands too but decided to go for Garmin. I chose the c320 over the c340 because it gets the job done for a much lower price. Unlike the c340 which has all the maps loaded, the 128Mb drive sufficient only for a small area (sometimes only 1-2 large states such as CA) but I got a 1Gb drive which are really inexpensive these days and have alomst the whole US map on it. And because it has to search thru that much less info, it is also faster.My only gripe is (and it's still not a big deal) that the built-in POI (Point Of Interest) database is a bit dated (I purchased mine in Dec 2005). There has occasions when my GPS took me to a store or a restaurant that is no longer present. But when it comes to getting from place A to B, I can move around with confidence!!
This is the worst piece of electronic equipment I have ever had. I bought the Linksys WCG200 in order to avoid the need to purchase a separate wireless router. However, after using for about a month, I ended up having to buy a router anyway. This product has several firmware defects that made it nearly impossible to use. If I turned on NAT and tried to connect multiple computers (wired or wireless) it would stop working, and sometimes reset itself. I ended up having to buy a separate wireless router anyway and ended up just using this as my cable modem.There are also numerous other defects, for example, just last night when I tried to go into the web interface for this modem and turn the wireless capability off (since I have to constantly reset it because it just stops working), the modem just stopped responding. Spend a week trying to get this product configured how you want it and you will be ready to throw it in the trash.I would avoid buying this product, or any other Linksys product after this experience, at all costs.
This worked Perfectly with my MacMini. Connections are secure and the cable durable and very flexible. I would definitely buy another if the need came up.
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 liked this product, easy to use, no problems. Only thing is, I lent it to my friend once, to record an old lady's life story and it went through the batteries of the Ipod pretty quickly, but maybe thats just life.Pickup is pretty ok, if you are recording yourself from a shirt pocket or if the person is sitting across a table.If you try and record a lecture, it might not sound as good, but you will still be able to understand.
I got my blue mini for Christmas a few weeks ago and I've loved it ever since. I've really blossomed into a big music fan over the last year, so I'm glad to have my entire 550-song collection in one place. It's great to have your entire library at your fingertips - I can go from a new Velvet Revolver song to a 20-year-old Metallica classic with the push of a button. And the mini is so small and compact that you can take it with you anywhere. The user interface makes it easy to navigate through your collection without lifting your thumb, and I had little trouble inmporting my collection from iTunes to my iPod with the help of the instruction booklet.The backlight is a nice feature - though it drains the battery, it's great for nighttime use. I like the games they include on the 'pod as well - Music Quiz is an ingenious idea, and Brick and Parachute are fun, simplistic time-killers (I don't know how to play Solitaire).That said, I do have a few nitpicks. One is how fast the battery drains. If you want to use this thing often, be prepared to charge it often - I must've charged this thing at least 10 times in the first two weeks of owning it. I wish they had provided some kind of carrying case with the iPod - I know it's durable and everything, but I'd prefer to shield it from scratches and rough handling in my backpack. The headphones were a major disappointment. Why? They broke just two days ago. I hadn't even had 'em for three weeks! And I didn't throw them or mishandle them or anything - they just broke. Now I can only hear out of one side. That was a pain in the butt. I would have hoped Apple would have provided some better headphones to go along with this excellent device.But those few problems aside, this thing is awesome. I would definitely recommend it to someone with a music library of up to 1,000 songs who wants an easy, convenient way to carry around all of your tunes. A very worthwhile purchase.
As with most Tripp Lite cables, this one delivers quality performance. It's also manufactured to high standards and a thick plastic jacket. Easily worth the higher premium over non-branded CAT-6 cables.
With the use of the S-Video Adapter I am now able to enjoy other video sources, like TV and VHS in great picture quality. I couldn't imagine watching VHS without it. Especially since I own a DVD player and saw the difference with it's S-Video connection. This is worth the buy.
After ordering and attempting to set up my Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander, I found that my Tivo would not start up. I researched the problem on the forums and found many people alluding to this cable. It worked. Apparently, the cable supplied by Western Digital is complete garbage and a waste of natural resources.
Save your time, save your money look at an IPod or SanDisk instead.
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 paid around $34.00 for these bluetooth speakers, and it was a great deal! The sound is very good, it is very light, bluetooth works great, no difficult at all to set it up with my Smartphone. The batteries do not last long (as with all bluetooth devices I have), but rechargeable batteries should do the work well. I really recommend it.
Free support number was helpful seeing as it didn't work after following the instructions in the package.
These headphones are great, my daughter can play her barney music and run around the house and we don't have to hear a sound!!!
Bought this for my newer eTrex Vista HCx and does not work. The Back case is larger on the HCx model because of the memory card you plug in..They come with the clip..so now I have to buy Just the Handle Bar Mount..Gave the unit to my Brother,who I'ld sold my other GPS to...fit it like a charm.
Does not work on vista or windows 7. ADS needs to get their act together. The world ls moving on from windows xp!
I bought my Sakar mouse at a retail outlet for $19.95 and it broke within three days (the scroll wheel malfunctioned). I received a replacement which I have used for one month and have ordered a different Microsoft mouse to replace it. The Sakar mouse goes through batteries at a staggering pace! Using normal Energizer AA batteries I was replacing them every 4-5 days (even with turning off the mouse when not in use). Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries lasted almost a week. The clerk at the store where I bought it said the battery consumption was a common complaint. I added it up and I have spent $26.00 on batteries in one month and realized that it was simply more cost efficient to buy a better mouse.
It's my first webcam and I am using it with my HP desktop. The picture quality is great, the face tracking feature is amazing. Since the stand provided is a bit flimsy, it moves with the slightest touch. The base of the stand should be heavier for it to be more stable. Overall I am very satisfied.
I have tried a number of USB adapters for my Model-M keyboards. The one from clickykeyboards.com works, of course, but it's inconvenient and a little more expensive.However, this TRENDnet one works perfectly! Other adapters don't support more than one or two keys being pressed at the same time, or have other strange gotchas (especially with Model-M keyboards). No such problem with this TRENDnet model!
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.
When I read the reviews of this product at goodcans.com (great place for info on headphones for any price range) I was excited. Could there really be a great sounding headphone for under $50?Then I saw them on amazon. My first thought was, "Man are they ugly." They almost looked cheaply made and poorly designed. I decided to trust my british friends at goodcans.com who ranked them the overall best headphone for under $50 and best portable headphone over all price ranges. I bought them and anxiously awaited their arrival.When they showed up I felt a little better. Seeing them I realized they had a more retro feel to them like something out of the 80's. I appreciate the lack of cosmetic additions and things that only make a headphone heavier, bulkier and more expensive. It seemed as though all the value had been put into sound instead of shiny plastic decals.When I gave them a try, I was astounded. I've heard better sounding headphones before, but not in a portable form or for this cheap. The bass was amazingly clean and the treble wasn't too shabby either. The clarity and crispness would beat much more expensive headphones I've had in the past. They're really comfortable too. The temple pad, while it may mess up my hair do, makes them more comfortable on the ears and also helps balance out the sound.I've read lots of reviews here saying that they are cheaply made and break easily. I contribute that to clumsiness rather than product quality. I bring them to and from work every day on the bus. I take them on and off at least 2 dozen times a day. I've had them for almost 3 years now and after using them pretty much all day at work, at the gym and on the bus, they haven't broken nor have I heard one note of distortion. Even if they should break someday, Koss has a lifetime warranty to replace or fix them.Take care of them and they'll last for years.
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've been looking for desktop set to use with my laptop. I was thinking of an ordinary corded keyboard/mouse, RF or Bluetooth set. But with the attractive price of this MX3000 set, this is so tempting.Connection:This is not a Bluetooth so RF receiver is surely bigger than thumb-drive size, yet stylish design with 3 LEDs indicating cap lock, num lock and F-keys enhancement feature. Size of the receiver is not a big matter, you won't tend to carry laptop and keyboard around the house all the time anyway. Range?? I found that key board works best up to 4 feet before it fades at 5 feet. Mouse seems to work very well up to 8 feet before curser jumps around. But with this little laptop, 2 feet is far enough to see the screen. If you are not hooking the laptop up with on-the-wall huge plasma screen, you won't need farther range anyway.Keyboard:Nice, quiet, very solid build, plus `through holes' which implies that you could spill some coffee in and it will drain down its back. So many buttons with useful default shortcuts like zoom, scroll, side scroll, messenger, full-feature media control and many more. Don't like it? Reassign the function or disable it. Media control also works with freeware like WinAmp too. This is cool. Secured connection encrypts your data, this give you worry-free. I never have problem of echoing characters or lose control of the keys so far. Sleep mode does NOT delay the keyboard at all.Mouse:Nice MX600! It uses invisible infrared instead of red light but with the invisible intensity, you shouldn't look into its image sensor anyway. Mouse has about 20secs sleep timeout. There is less than half a second lag before it is reactivated. 60% of the time that scroll wheel can't reactivate it after a sleep. I personally thing this mouse has less accuracy than MS510 as I also own it too. But I'm not into a game business so this is still in a high satisfaction level.Other things:Very easy installation and device setup, very nice user interface. I found some bugs though... Many times I use zoom feature on the keyboard with MS Excel, it gets the runtime error when I close Excel program. It doesn't show up during the use and it doesn't give you a hard time losing your unsaved data anyway (already updated to the latest software). This is why I give only 4 stars although I love it pretty much.Overall:I would give 5 stars to the keyboard, 4 stars to the mouse due to some lag and its accuracy. But I would rate the whole set at 4 stars because of the runtime error in Excel which shouldn't happen at all.
This is an excellent little device. Installation is a little tricky because you can't plug the device in until it tells you to. So if you do, then you have to remove the drivers that windows installs or the device won't work.The software provided is pretty decent. I'm satisfied.
I love it. i am not an expert on sound quality, but I do love that it can be mounted on the wall! all my friends who come to my home complements on it.
[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.
Working as well than the Garmin cable at 40$ in stores.
I love this product. I honestly, don't know what I would have done without it on a 9000 mile loop of the US that I made on my 2003 Harley in August of 2008. In addition to guiding my way through unknown wilderness without ever losing a signal even among the tall forests of Northern California and keeping me company one night when even truckers had the good sense to pull over rather than dare the desolate mountains (that were on fire!) at night, it was a great sense of comfort and help when trying to find lodging, and especially GAS!That said, Garmin's not going to win any kudos for using maps that are at least 50 years out of date. I expected the maps that came with the unit to be a little more current for a new device, not to mention rather new technology. Maybe that's how they get their residuals on a product that is astonishingly free to use the GPS service. As, while firmware updates are free to download, map updates are rather pricy. Considering the accuracy of the included maps, I'm very reluctant to gamble that their latest (yearly?) update will be much better, even though they clearly have much room for improvement. I've found a number of major roads I frequently travel in NC and TN that were shifted or even layed over 20 years ago that aren't accurately recorded, some aren't even included. While it's kind of funny when the GPS shows you riding through pasteurs or even a lake alongside the road you're on, it's less cute when it detours you off a major highway, just to essentially cut the corner with a pair of exit ramps and re-emerge on the same road you just left.But that's the least of the adventure that might lay ahead. In Wyoming it had me turn off a major highway that was hardly new itself, to climb a narrow, winding hillside, which was mapped perfectly, turn for turn, until I came to a dead end that the Garmin showed to keep on going. Looking over the gate at the end of this road that was only still open because of a seemingly little-used campsite at the top of the mountain, I couldn't even see any sign that a road had ever been there, just a steep dropoff and thick vegetation. If the road ever continued, it must have been closed off more than 50 years ago. Dodging deep potholes and large piles of both hard and fresh dung that had yet to be flattened, left by some animal I half-hoped not to encounter for fear that it would be a long time before the next passer-by (unless they have a Garmin GPS too), I made my way back to the road I was previously traveling where the Garmin quickly corrected itself.That's one of the great things about a GPS, it quickly recalculates your route, if you miss a turn, hit a detour, or even if it's what messes you up and it warns about sharp curves in the road ahead. But, Wyoming was far from the only time I wondered if God was trying to tell me something (I'm not always the best listener) or maybe just trying to hold me up, as shortly after one such event in northern California, where the Garmin couldn't seem to get its bearing and then just as suddenly corrected itself, I rode up on a bike accident in the middle of nowhere that took several hours before emergency services were able to land a chopper to fly one of the riders to the nearest emergency center in Nevada. I wasn't much help; but I stuck around, just in case I was being called to lend a hand.Of course, like anything I guess, it's a products problems that are most remembered, even something rather insignificant like a five mile detour just to have you turn around at the next major intersection and head back the way you came, when any business or smaller road along the way would have done just fine, all because you were facing the wrong way when you programmed in a new address. And, of course, there are things that aren't it's fault, like two different houses within 5 miles of each other outside Atlanta, that both have the exact same address - go figure. We sometimes tend to be overly quick to forget how dependable and helpful a thing has been before it has failed us. And many times did this GPS pull me out of a jam, find alternate routes when road construction had me baking in the hot sun, and helped me find a place to eat or lay my head when delays on the road held me up. More importantly it eased my worry that gas was within reach when my needle was hovering on empty. It also kept me from paying over $1 more per gallon at a station in the Southern California desert that seemed to prey on unsuspecting travelers who haven't seen a station in awhile and are unaware of their options just a couple miles ahead.Being made to take the pounding and weather of riding, this GPS cost more than a standard model made solely for a car. Since I bought mine, you can now even get the same thing from Harley for nearly twice the price if you want it in black with an HD logo. But, if it's anything like their helmets, the premium is for the HD name more than any improvements, that and the lack of retailer discounting by Harley. By comparison the price of the original seems a bargain. This Zumo 550 has been through some blistering hot rides and some fairly cold weather too. It's been through rainstorms, windstorms, and over 10,000 miles on a Harley Fatboy that, while big and heavy, isn't really the smoothest riding bike for long treks. I even dropped the bike once when a strong gust caught me tired and unprepared in Yellowstone. And the GPS has fallen from the windshield to the floor of my truck several times when the car windshield adapter failed to stick due to dramatic changing temperatures and/or changing humidity outside during the course of the day (not to worry, the bike mount uses a handlebar clamp that won't budge, unless you adjust it, and licking the suction cup on the car windshield mount seems to do the trick too).The elevation never had any effect on this GPS either. If memory serves, about 9000 feet above see level was the highest I climbed. Checking the elevation is a neat feature to have, in the Rockies especially. This thing has far too many features to mention, but ones that proved especially useful or interesting on my trip include: compass, current time, arrival time (constantly recalculated), fastest speed, average speed, current speed (accuracy varies depending on signal strength), non-blinding nighttime mode (automatically comes on at pre-set time, but can be disabled or adjusted manually), gas, restaurant, attraction, and lodging finder (includes phone numbers to check vacancy and rates beforehand). For a GPS designed for bikes, it surprisingly didn't include HD dealerships or service centers, though it did include such for most major car dealerships and service stations. So, Harley's tour guide with maps and dealer locations was still necessary when looking for service centers and helpful in plotting out where to go next, as I didn't really plan much over a day ahead during the month I was traveling. Also, maybe they did this to encourage pulling over instead of doing a search while riding (it's really easy to operate even while moving), but when looking for a hotel, the Garmin recalculates so often (searches for new options as your moving) that, after a mile or so, before you've had the chance to look through all of the previous search results, it searches again, which doesn't bring up any new options as the original results list options up to 100 miles away or more, but it does mean starting over at the beginning of the list, unless you pull off the road when you do your search).I don't know how Garmin compares to other GPS units. At the time, TomTom was the only viable alternative I found for bikes; and it was getting a lot of negative reviews. This Garmin met my needs and aside from some quirky maps, far exceeded my expectations of how useful a GPS might be. I'm now sold on the technology and would recommend this particular unit to any rider venturing into unfamiliar territory.
I recently moved the location of my subwoofer, so I selected a name brand that I have used with great success in the past, Belkin is great, tough and durable.
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 bought this in December and after playing 2 videos it overheated and just showed colors on the screen. If you have even a tiny scratch on your DVD it wont play it. We only use it on long trips so it has not been used that much and now it wont even load the DVD at all. I called custumer service and without the reciept my warantee is no good and it will cost $180 plus shipping to fix. I even read the bad reviews and thought mine would be different!! HAHAHA. It will be my next yard sale item.
All in all very nice. I would have liked to have seen binding posts on the speakers rather than clips but no matter. A very good system for the amount of money spent. My setup is a Panasonic CP72 DVD player and Sony STRDE885 amplifier and now Plat 6 system. First off let me say that the 80Hz-20kHz is kind of optimistic. Both the center and sats are probably at -3 at 80Hz. I can buy 20kHz though. After listening to Queensryche's Empire DVD-A in high-rez 5.1, I could hear some really detailed symbol work and subtle nuances, very nice! The sub is DEFINITELY capable of producing frequencies in the 40Hz range. My guess is 40Hz at 0, 35Hz at -3. It can get quite loud as well. The room my system is in is about 20'x15' and getting 108db isn't difficult. I set the sub for 80Hz and this seems to work well. Anyway like I said for music it is suprisingly good. Fantastic center channel! For movies it is equally as good (which is a first for me to have both with one system for this kind of money). Titanic, Terminator, Lord-of-the-Rings etc, absolutely wonderful bass and good clarity, especially in the vocal range. These are a bit taller than your standard "shelf" system due to the additional woofer in each sat but there is no fee lunch after all. The center channel is also fairly wide for the same reason. 4 woofers and a central tweeter. The curvature of the sats require that they sit a bit lower so that the tweeter is head level to gain the optimal amount of treble. If the bottom woofer sits at head level it could sound a bit tinny. They are aesthetically pleasing with the covers off or on. Great bang for the buck!So what are the cons? The annoying very bright blue LED on the front of the sub could be a con or pro depending on the person. Clips rather than binding posts, a slightly optimistic frequency range on the center/sats, so-so wiring that comes with it...thats it! I enthusiastically recommend this product!
A good all around product, that was effectively compatible with my other hardware. Very satisfied with my purchase, and hope to buy some more in the near future.
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.
When i first heard of the Zune, I thought, hmmm, now this product has potential. Wireless, large screen, ect. But after playing around it, I got fustrated with everything about it and went back to my iPod. Here are my biggest gripes.-the software installation is a complete nightmare. it crashed my computer several times-the player will NOT play anything Windows Media related or anything that uses Windows Playforsure. That means anything that you have on your computer like movies or anything purchased outside of the Zune store will NOT play on this device. Seriously, how does a windows media device, NOT play windows formated merchandise?-the online store is a mess to figure out. Instead of using cash, you purchase by buying blocks of $5 at a time and exchanging those for points for purchases in the zune store. The store has no movies, podcasts or tv shows. Ridiculous. Why don't they just tell me the price of something instead of having to purchase the equivalent of tokens before I can buy a song-the music sharing is a neat idea, but once you share send the file to your friend, the zune automatically encodes your music file with DRM so your friend can only play it 3 times before it disappears from your friend's device. This DRM is put on everything even non protected mp3 files that you own.-Microsoft pays the music company $1 for every device that they sell. Seriously? Why?Basically, This is the player that the greedy suits at the recording companies wanted. If Microsoft really looked at their customers, they would have made this player a whole lot more comsumer friendly with less restrictions.MY suggestion in you are in the market for a new MP3 player is to buy anything else besides The Zune. If you dont like Apple for some reason, there are hundreds of other choices that will allow you to play your music your way and not put you under the restrictions of the music industry. Don't waste your money on this player.
This worked perfect, it came on time and I had it installed in less than five minutes.I great product for the price.
Este aparato praticamente no amplifica nada, y produce un molestoso sonido al encender. Me gustaron mas los audifonos que trae, por lo menos son m&aacute;s &uacute;tiles. No lo recomiendo.
This playa is DA BOMB! Not only is it an attractive CD player, but it also actually plays REALLY WELL! It has a hold button on it so if you have annoying siblings who like to change the song while you're listening to a good one already, all you have to do it push the hold button, and they can't do that! And the ESP works really well on bumpy rides (not that is skips that much to begin with anyway) so if you have to ride to a baseball game on a bus, it helps, trust me. It has a lighter adaptor also, so I'm not always draining my batteries in the car. And its got this really cool tape thing, and all you do, if you don't have a CD player in your car (like me), then you put the tape in and plug it into your cd player and it plays your cds! Cool isn't it? I told ya. I read the other reveiws and none of that crap has happened to me yet. The head phones are good, but if you don't like them, its not like you can't go buy a better pair anyway. But mine work perfectly. I haven't got any complaints about this player... If you want a good looking AND a good player period...THIS IS THE ONE! I suppose that is all. :)
I have been through a few HDTVs untill I finally stuck with this solid set. I had the Samsung 1080 but standard channels were horrible, the same held true with a Mitsubishi 720p untill I finally picked the Toshiba 56hm195. The HD channels are spectacular (even throiugh cable box) and regular analog channels look very good. The only thing I really knew about Toshiba was that they made a ton of medical equipment and have made big screen TVs for the longer then most do. After checking out the TV through online reviews (high scores with consumer reports, product of the year with several publications )and spec sheeets this TV offered the better over all picture quality on all types of signals. I use a Sony upscale DVD player and the picture quality is very near HD (Of course using good quality DVDs). I run my home theater through my Yamaha system with JBL speakers and there is no lip sync problems at all. I have noticed a few rainbows with are smaller then the mitsubishi rainbows. This set offers all the inputs you need. There are a few things this set doesnt have, like individual color control, but Toshiba doent put alot of bells and whistles to keep the coast down to make the sets very affordable. When you switch inpts,i.e. hmdi to componant, this set remembers the color settings for each input. This is a good feature that samsung and mitsi did not offer, it prevents from constant playing with the color control. Highly recommended ! Even the guys at the TV store are happy I havent been back to complain.
I find them comfortable enough. They are also small and light. They do sound fine to me, but I am not a great judge of that anymore. However, there is one annoying thing, the short cord. I am sure that's all in the eyes of the beholder, but that's how I feel.
I read the reviews on this product before I purchased and it seemed that most people rated it as very good stuff. I needed a good streak free cleaner for our LCD monitors and laptop screens at work....about 20 screens in all. iClean works great! A couple squirts to apply, a few swipes of the micro fiber cloth and the screens look as good as new. I give it a 5 for getting the job done, but a 4 for the price (kind of pricey).
This is new technology and it shows. My &quot;recorder&quot; is only good for playing DVD's since the machine has never been able successfully record anything. What is worse is Philips customer service, who refuses to fix the problem. Save your money, this is nothing more than an overpriced DVD player.
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.
I was a little concerned about the robustness of my new Seagate 1TB hard-drive, this looks like it will give it the protection it needs. There is a neat pouch that will hold all the leads you need. It works out a little bigger than expected, but is the usual high quality from Case Logic.
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 just got a new 676 as an early Christmas present for myself. Logitech Tech support just told me that to use it, I'd have to disable my router (linksys wrt54g) my firewall (Windows XP) and my anti virus (Avast) each and every time I wanted to change a device. And they offerd no work around other than to return it to the store. Ebay, here I come.
I wanted decent computer speakers at a cheap price. After reading assorted reviews, I purchased these. The bass is actually too strong if you can believe it! I have the sub-woofer turned to the second lowest setting. It is on the floor on carpet beneath a wooden desk, and this makes a nice chamber!I'm using the window media player, and if you pick something like the opera setting, it seems to work really well with these speakers. Yes - even for music that isn't opera.My home system features monitor speakers made in England and my car has a Bose system, so I couldn't give these speakers the highest mark. (Spoiled, I know... LOL) But if you want to spend about $50 and no more for your computer speakers, these are really a good investment.
Just small enough to not look obnoxious on top of a car's trunk, and the cable is plenty long enough to fit from the trunk up to the dashboard.
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 now have 4 of these and am ordering my fifth. If your not using security then these are totally easy to set up - if you are going to use security then you need to connect it to your LAN first. It took me a bit of time to set up, and had to cycle the power a couple of times, but once I got it set up it worked great. The reception is excellent. I have it on a cart with my laptop and can move freely in a 22000 square foot shop. Great for mid size businesses. Oh two more things - they can take abuse.. I use it in a wood shop and dust does not seem to kill it. Amazon also have the best door to door price after checking at pricegrabber.com.
The sound is really good. The only weak point is the lower frequencies, I would like better bass but for what they cost it's not bad at all. The different size adapters are great so they're sure to fit and definitly sound better than the apple headphones that came with our new nano.
that was my initial reaction. every aspect of the design is poor. its a shame that $30 cant buy you a decent pair of these things. i guess the technology to get good sound inside your ear is complicated. the sound is very mediocre. "turbo bass?" thats a pricey joke imo. they are fairly comfortable but i dont see them lasting very long. the cable insulation is so thin it almost ripped when i tried to pull it out of the package. the stems of the earbuds protrude from the case so they are not very protected if you shove them in your backpack. who knows what your expected to do with the cable, crumple it into the little satchel they give you? if you only want to spend >$30 you can find yourself some very nice over the ear-phones but it looks like you cant cheap out on the in ear stuff...
I knew this was a painted plastic radio, but the picture made it look more shiny, metallic, & cool than it really is. It's a very dull paint job in reality.AM & FM stations bleed through & over throughout every shortwave band, drowning out most of the shortwave signals that should be there.I did pick up 1 church SW station on the higher bands in the day. I picked up Cuba, some more church, & voice of America in the evening. The hash of a dozen or more local AM & FM stations interfering across every SW band made getting anything else impossible.It wouldn't even qualify it as a starter SW radio. A beginner would get so fed upwith the radio, they'd give up the hobby.A 2 transistor regenerative SW radio I made when I was 12 in under an hour picks up more SW stations day & night than this radio.AM reception is good for an under 10 dollar radio (I paid 8 bucks for it). OK for moderate AM DXing.The AA batteries last a long time, so it's efficient.I wasn't expecting any big sound from a small cheap radio, but I have many smaller & cheaper radios that have better sound quality.FM reception is terrible. Worse than most bargain basement radios.It does not pick up analog or digital TV channels.Don't buy it for it's looks, it looks much duller than the picture.Don't buy it for SW either, because it's almost useless at that. For starter SW, I'd recommend the Grundig mini 300.Don't buy it for music either. FM reception & the sound quality is bad compared to others in this price range, & even smaller radios.Recommended for AM talk radio & moderate AM DXing... nothing else.Update a year later:I installed a homemade AM & FM trap to the rod antenna inside. FM was over-driven anyway. Many stations where coming in many spots they shouldn't be all over the FM band... FM is very good now without the strong stations wiping out the entire dial. Fm stations interfering on SW greatly reduced. The internal ferrite antenna is used for the AM band so it was not necessary to have all the local strong AM stations leak into the rod antenna, & bleeding into all the SW bands. AM stations bleeding all over the SW bands was greatly reduced. Repaired earphone jack that was cutting out the speaker even when no headphone was plugged it. A hit would make the speaker come on before.Aligned RF & IF sections for maximum performance.After the repairs & mod, AM reception is better than any of my other under $20 radios. FM reception is now the best for this price range. Although I didn't notice more stations on SW, they came in clearer & stronger, without nearby AM & FM stations slashing interference on every SW band. They still bleed into the lower SW bands a little, but not as bad as before. Reception is now much better than my POS "Superadio" that I leave at work (got it on sale when they were $19.95). Although the "superadio" has better bass due to it's big speaker, it gets terrible reception. I will be replacing it with this little B&H; radio because the reception is so much better after working on it.Sound quality isn't very good for music but is OK for a small radio. Great for voice & talk radio. Can play remarkably loud for a 2xAA cell radio & the cells last a long time.Even without the AM-FM trap mod, it wouldn't have been that bad of a radio if the RF & IF sections were properly aligned, & the earphone jack wasn't defective. So there is clearly a quality control issue with the radio. I did not buy it used, refurb, or as-is. It was purchased as a new unit from here.
Still learning the various functions of the device but it seems to work well. Need to learn how to reduce the sensitivity. The alarm goes off constantly.
This was my first time ordering from Amazon and am pleased to report it was a positive experience. The item I ordered was shipped and delivered in a timely manor. I will shop at Amazon again.
I bought this printer solely for the bluetooth functionality. I figured it was a little more expensive than some of the other similar models but the bluetooth would make up for the difference in price that I wouldn't have to spend on a USB cable. Bluetooth, however, is not built into the printer and requires a $50+ optional external device. This is a total bait and switch on behalf of canon. Don't let this happen to you.
Installed on IBM T21 running win2k pro.The installation took less than 5 minutes.Installed the software from the cd. Plugged the card, the installation continues and that's it.After seeing that it works, i configured WEP and changed the SSID on the card + router.I've also baught the WUSB11 from linksys for another computer at home. I've connected it to the laptop to compare to the netgear card. the range and singal quality of the usb adapter is much much better than the pcmcia card ! and now that linksys has the WUSB12 compact USB adapter, you might consider that one instead of the pcmcia card.All in All a good card that works just right of of the box.
audible.com sells these for use with their audio books but they are totally unsuitable:- there is no screen so you cant tell where you are in the book- the ipod occasionally loses your place. And there is no way to get back except holding down a 5x fast forward button for 20 minutes.- Even though there is enough space for multiple books, there is no way to move around between them so forget about that.- It has to be plugged into a USB port to recharge so it is not suitable to be used in environment where you might be away from a computer. Like on a vacation.Plus it says "Design by Apple in California (Made in China)"... how preposterous is that?There is no reasonable way this could be someone's primary mp3 player. I was happier with my way old Rio 500.UPDATE:It just too much bother and too much aggrevation!! I am done wasting time with the Shuffle and have switched over to a Creative Zen Nano Plus. 3 months with the Shuffle and probably about 15 hours spent trying to fix various mysterious problems.
Handy and small and has great sound. I don't recommend using the option where it shuts off and saves time in between words/sounds bc it's sometimes not sensitive enough to them. The software it comes with is easy to use and though, I think there could be some improvements--for instance, allowing the player to be controlled using the keyboard and not just the mouse--I heartily recommend it.
found that product by looking for a VGP-BPS10. this one here is announced to fit all SZ computers. THIS IS WRONG!!! before you order this VGP-BPS2C verify whether it fits into your SZ laptop. I believed that the SZ model family has the same battery type, I have two different models and the batteries are NOT interchangeable!
I was filming my son up in a tree the other day with my new Canon Vixia HF10 Camcorder and, just to be funny, he spit in my direction. He didn't think it would hit me and I didn't either (though looking at the video now I don't know why I didn't worry more and back away ...). It wasn't so funny when his "loogie" landed right on my lens.After I calmed down and had cleaned the lens (not such an easy task because there is a mechanism on the Vixia that covers the lens automatically and some of the saliva had drifted into the mechanism), after I calmed down and realized my camcorder was not destroyed, I thought: I really need a UV filter to protect my lens against the "elements."I looked around quite a bit, and Canon has an expensive set of filters for the Vixia that includes both a UV filter and a neutral density filter, but I found that reviewers of many of the less expensive filters complained about difficulties screwing them into the Vixia. This one I can definitely say works great. It adapts perfectly to my camcorder and does exactly the job I wanted from it.With a filter this inexpensive, and with a company that will ship it for free(- thank you Gigabargain!) this is an ideal accessory to a camcorder you'd like to protect against all emergencies.
I wanted a mini-CD that would hold my Galapagos Islands highlight pictures and that I could send to friends. Whether I created the CDs on my Sony Photo Vault or in my computer's DVD writers (which tend to be very picky as to what media they'll accept) they wrote cleanly and were a pleasure to send out (fold a 3x5 index card over them, staple the corners, and it all goes out in an envelope at the 42-cent rate. I'm very pleased with the product obtained quickly and at a fair price through Amazon.
This is a wonderful machine, and it prints great photos. Unfortunately, my first ink cartridge lasted through only TEN (10) photos before warning me that I am almost out of ink. I have priced the replacement cartridge, which costs about $35.00. That is $3.50 per photo and I would not recommend that horrible price to anyone. I will certainly not buy a replacement at that price for only 10 photos !! Forget this photo printer, and go to an online photofinisher. The online prints are about 15 cents per copy.
fast shipping, great product,it also has pockets for additional memory chips or batteries, very pleased with the purchase.
I got this to go with my Bose Wave radio to get better reception on a station only 60 miles away. It didn't do a very good job. In fact the Bose worked just as well without it.
d - nf610 is the best one 'n' cheapest one in its kind. ALL the things included. probably the best for its price. 3 different base sound that sometimes it feels that band is inside your brain. that s all!!!
Very impressed with the specs for the price. I compared it to a Sony Vaio with similar specs and this won hands down. This is my 3rd Toshiba laptop, and I've had great experience with all 3.
I found that these brackets worked best for installing my Bose Satellite speakers in that they gave you an option of mounting them on the wall or ceiling and with or without extender arms. I looked at generic brackets and discovered that they did not complement the speakers I had as do these.
Good product that seems to work very well. Video quality is pretty clear and setup was easy.Two important notes:1. The software that comes on the CD doesn't work. Just go to the website and download the latest software and it'll work flawlessly.2. The USB cable is only 3 feet long. Fine for a laptop but pretty useless for a desktop if your monitor is anywhere but right next to your machine.
This is a nice camera, but I'm a novice and I have to think ahead about what kind of atmosphere or type of pic I'm going to be taking..works fine though, and used AA batteries, you don't have to wait for a battery charge-up, but bring some extra batteries with you..
This is a great product for the money! It could have a little better set up instructions but it's not too bad! This is the third one I have purchased. One for home, office and my parents home.
Best backpack I've EVER owned. Not only can I get all my Canon Rebel XTi accessories in it (two lenses, two sets of filters, two batteries, a charger, cleaning kit, extra CF card, cables) but I can also put my MacBook in there along with the CF card reader, the MacBook power cable, some notepads and pens... Sucker is GOOD!
I purchased it along portable external hard drive and found it best case.It is just perfect size and really compact one for travelling. I would recommand it to have it to protect your data specially while travelling and day to day handling.
these are amazing headphones for all bass-lovers and music lovers. i think any type of music you listen to on these will produce amazing sound quality. but one of the cons to these are that they are a bit uncomfortable. for every hour you wear them, you have to take them off for about five minutes because the earcup is shallow. the on/off button is also unfortunate for me. i have had these about four months now, and have gone through about ten AA batteries. the headphones use one battery to work, and the on/off switch gives me trouble. i am a forgetful person, so i always forget to turn the headphones to the "off" position, and thus go through a lot of batteries. on the occasion i do turn them off, the next time i use them i forget to turn it on and i think they broke then i realize that they were off..... but these headphones are absolutely spectacular and all music-livers should acquire a pair of these, especially for the cheap price for such spectacular quality sound.
This is the 3rd Sangean product that I have purchased and I'm becoming a fan of the company. The radio is a very solid and robust. The controls are easy to operate, well placed and intuitive. It has a panic alarm which I have to assume is meant for someone who may be elderly or disabled and in need of assistance if they fall in the shower. However, if the person falls and the radio is mounted high and out of reach this is a usless feature. It does have a handy emergency light on the side and I can see where that could be usefull. I've been caught in the shower a few times when the power goes out.The sound quality is not as good as my other Sangean radios but I suspect it has something to do with the type of weather/water proof speaker they use. Don't get me wrong, the sound quality is good, in fact much better than other shower radio's that I've looked at but it's just not as good as my other Sangean radios. For this reason I had to give it 4 stars instead of 5.
I bought this item off the shelf without researching it in advance. I believe that all brands of hard drives have duds and diamonds. I understand how disappointing it can be to get a noisy hard drive or one that fails prematurely. However, this can happen with any brand. Some of the reviews here state that this brand is unreliable, but I'm sure that I would come here and trash this product also if it failed on me.However, that has not been my experience. I ripped this drive out of the static bag, slapped it in, plugged in the cables, fired up the box, and proceeded to install Windows 7 without one hint of trouble. This has been the fastest, easiest hard drive and system installation I have ever done. I actually thought that I had done something wrong, because it went so fast and smooth. I did not use the CD that came in the box with the hard drive. I just turned on the computer and let Windows 7 install itself. I went out to goof around in the garage for a short while and when I came back it was done. Period. Fini.The drive has been absolutely silent. I just felt it for heat and it is running cooler than the old drive that is next to it.I feel bad for anybody else that is not happy with their hard drive, but I sometimes wonder how much of the problem is really one hundred percent of the fault of the hard drive and not because of some other hardware conflict in the computer.I recommend this hard drive. It is a great value.
I stay at a resort and use their boat with my motor and equipment. This is a good solution for that. The suction cup may occasionally fall off but there is a clip that you can fasten it to the boat. I think it would be pretty hard to completely lose it. I know that at least a couple times I have seen the fish on the screen and had it bite a moment later. So it must work...
I bought this to accommodate driving, biking and hiking. I think it's a good compromise for all three. If you are exclusively going to use your GPS in the car, this one is not for you. In the car it's better to have a larger screen and voice commands. The processor is also a bit slow if you're in a city location making quick lefts and rights.The reception on this unit will only cut out in tunnels. Otherwise, it seems always to be locked on, even when inside the glove box (not sure why). The display is extremely clear. The screen size difference from ETrex models makes a huge difference as a bigger screen gives you better perspective on a map.Before you buy, keep some things in mind:1. You must buy Garmin City Select software for street maps to use this for navigation. The price was $100 at this writing. You will need to unlock the software. You use the 8 digit code on the CD, then they email you with another 25 digit code you will use to unlock it (a bit of unnecessary pain there). I had trouble with the software not recognizing my unit through the USB cable. When I unplugged the unit, rebooted and then plugged back the unit, it was recognized and I could start loading maps.2.National Geographic's Topo software will NOT work with any Garmin product (except waypoints, which are useless without maps). You must buy Garmin's Topo software. Garmin's software works well in the unit (the screen is small, so map detail level from 24k to 100k is not important. NG's software is much better for your computer, printing maps, etc. due to it's impressive detail and features.3.Garmin's bicycle mount on Amazon.com does not hold the GPS well. The GPS is too expensive to chance losing it over some road bumps. Look for the Touratech motorcycle mount. Garmin's Automobile mounting kit is great. It has one stick-on mount and one beanbag mount that can be moved from car to car.4.I think it's a good idea to read a lot of reviews here as many problems identified in one review are addressed in other reviews (i.e.: battery problems).5.Garmin's customer service phone wait time is 15-60 minutes and is only available weekdays during working hours. It will take as much as a week for them to respond to email.6.I recommend you get additional memory chips for the unit, $40 for 1G at this writing as you can load a large area at once. You'll never have to wonder what area maps you have inside.7.You can use Garmin's City Navigator and Topo at the same time. They work as if you are laying one map over the other. Loading maps and switching between the two software products is not intuitive and too tedious to explain in a review. Call Garmin's customer service and have them guide you through it. You will NOT find these instructions in any manual from Garmin.Now, have some fun and play with the unit. Once you have learned its logic, it is very easy to use. When learning in the car, have someone else drive while you play with the unit. You have to know the key positions and screens before you use it while driving.The chasis is rugged and buttons are sturdy. The display is recessed to help protect it. Just the same, I recommend the protective case, which is a pricey piece of vinyl at $15.I tried to address some things not already in other reviews. One last thing is to add up the costs of all the accompanying items you will need to make the unit useful to you. None of these things are cheap. They are all on the net somewhere and might include:Street softwareTopo softwareAC adapter/Car holderBicycle mountProtective caseRechargeable batteries and charger
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.
My DJ tends to blow these when he runs the gain of the vocalist's too high. I keep one on hand at all times, takes just a few minutes to change out and maybe an hour to break them in. After a few hours of use they sound EXACTLY like the original.
This works just the way I hoped it would. On the older Etrex you will need a differnt back to screw it into. That or you can glue it on the back of one the unit came with. Works great.
I bought this product due to other reviews. I've learned to trust reviews on this site as they also show negative responses. something other sites fail to do.
This is excellent Voice recorder cum music player. Sound quality is very good and works well in class room. However, for better quality of sound it is advisable to be near to the sound source. To keep weight low this player has plastic body compare to other Olympus models so look in not rich but it has full of features. They should include line in cable together with player. If clock with Alarm feature is included then this will become excellent gadget. Sound output with speaker is also excellent. Recording format is WMA only which needs to be enhance to configurable options like MP3, wav.
I owned this wonderful piece of optical marvel since 2000. In all these years I traveled from the Sahara to the Mont Blanc, from 120F to minus 40 in Siberia. It never failed! I kept it in my pocket to record my life's events. I imported the videos to my hard drive, edited them and burned them to DVD with amezing ease. It is all metal construction and never suffered from the occasional banging it received. Excellent, but keep spare batteries on hand.
My husband and I purchased this TV about 3 months ago. The delivery and installation went very smoothly. We turned it on and have been very happy with our purchase.
This product is awesome! Very cheap yet very powerful! It's was plug and play for the most part. I just had to have my Windows XP Wizard look for the drive in the CD drive with the Linksys CD. After it was installed, all I had to do was match the Wireless Network Connection Properties with a another laptop which uses to the same internet connection. I was good to go after that with no problems.
I purchased the 160GB iPod Classic to replace a 5th generation 60GB iPod with Video.I wanted the large capacity.It works as described; however, the 160GB drive used is very, very slow. If all you're doing is listening to music or watching videos, it's OK. However, playing games, like Mini-Golf, is painful. I owned Mini-Golf on my previous iPod and really liked it. On this iPod, the game is constantly pausing, waiting for information from the hard drive.I also can't help but wonder if Apple reduced whatever RAM is inside the 160GB iPod. That would explain the constant pausing while info from the hard drive is downloaded.Summary: Music & video are fine...everything else is slow and slower.By the way, I knew about Coverflow before purchasing this iPod. I hate it. I wish there were a way to disable it while the iPod is using the main menu. I've disabled it in every place I can.
Before buying a new garmin I thought I would try new cable. It worked great! Price was just a few dollars. Much better than having to buy a new garmin.
Impressed with the perma focus technology. Allows more light than ambient conditions at dawn/dusk, which is a big plus when hunting. Good value for the $!
I am using this modem+router with my ATT connection and finding it a nice device. The modem and wireless router combination is stable and the quality of signal is good. Overall a nice device in a appropriate price.
It's that simple. These do everything they claim to do, and do it well. The stand-out factor here in my opinion has to be the comfort level. These babies wrap around a larger noggin, like mine; snuggley, securely, and can be worn for hours at a time. However, I will mention that if you wear glasses they may get uncomfortable a little faster as they put pressure on the arm-frame above the ear. I'm sure that'll be the case with 99.9% of ear-surrounding headsets though.I've been using these in my ramshackle of a home studio setup. Even though I take a hit on overall sound quality compared to wired models, the freedom to move untethered to change guitars or even just to get up and jump around the room a bit, more than makes up for it.Don't get me wrong these are multi-purpose headphones and can be used at almost anytime you want music streaming through your brain around the house or even around the yard (depending on where you have that transmitter stationed).I wouldn't get too excited about the "surround sound" setting, at least for music listening. It remains off.Oh yeah, I got these at an incredible b*ll-busting price from Amazon, like 65% off retail. Yowzers!
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!
Just got the black ZMP in the mail, and have to say, i love it. It looks great, it's small but not too small. Sound quality is great. I'm upgrading from a Rio Carbon, that i fortunately had for well over a year now, it still works! I just needed something new (a color screen) and a little more storage as my library grows to about 4.5 gigs. The gentle blue light that rings around the perimeter is absolutely amazing, it really make the ZMP look great, along with a light which backs the power button/Hold switch...As for sound quality, at first, i couldn't really find a difference between the ZMP and my Rio Carbon, however, once i tweaked the custom (recommended), sound was great. However, don't use the Bass Boost function if you listen to Rock or Hip-Hop-Rap, the low bass tones sound horrible. My suggestion, is to set the EQ in a nice u/V shape, and turn on Smart Sound, this feature really cleans up the sound of your music. The thing is, i listen to about 99% rap, and 1% R%B, so i can't speak for classical music, jazz, etc.As you can probably tell, everything up till now, has been nice. Now for my main pet peeve. The touch pad, like you probably know about if you've been researching, it can be kind of aggravating. In my honest opinion, the UI (user interface) is almost perfect, I honestly, can't think of any changes I'd make to it. The cool thing, is that with the main menu, you can easily use checkboxes, within the Player Settings, of what things you want on your main menu. Direct albums, settings, calendar, things like that. But back the touch pad. Unlike the ZMP's little bigger brother, the Zen Sleek (not the Zen Vision:M), none of its buttons are tactile, meaning they don't physically click. Creative has added a nice feature, every time you touch a button on the pad, the player will actually click, which you can hear outside of your headphones, so this may annoy others. It does take time to get used to the pad, but if this is #1 pet peeve, nothing else will be. The screen is nice, though it's not an LCD, it's not as bright, but this really isn't noticeable... The screen is OLED, like the Zen Sleek a new type of technology, which is viewable at really any angle, unlike LCD. This basically means that if you turn the player to the side about 60 to 80 degrees, you can still see the screen as if it wasn't tilted at all, good screen overall! However, if you plan to use this player outside on bright days, you may want to re-consider a player with an LCD. The OLED is almost 0% viewable, as i noticed just today... But at the price i got it at, it's definitely worth it. As also probably know, no picture viewing, and listening to music simultaneously, a realy, real bummer, plus, no album art. Bad move Creative... it seems not many companies at all can get this right.Conclusion.Compared to my Carbon, this thing is nice! The one thing I'm worried about is battery life. My Carbon had a "20 hour" as Rio said, as the ZMP is supposed to have 15, we'll see how that goes. Basically, the ZMP, 8GB player is for those who have a little bit of music, up to around 2000+ songs, give or take if they're WMA or MP3, who wants picture capability (JPEG only unfortunately). The only problems I see with this player are; the touch pad, which even with low sensitivity can be very touchy, you easily get used to it though. And no album art, or simultaneous image viewing and music listening...Definitely recommended, I really give this player a 4.5, but ya know,, I'll give it a 5, for now.P.S. Fortunately, i bought this player through Amazon, from J&R; Music, because of their affiliation. The price at my purchase was cheap, Creative also has a rebate offer out.
I have a couple of laptops where I have stored a lot of information, and music and this extra drive connected to the router works very well. Perhaps the automatic backup program that comes with the Network HD need some improvement, like take the names of the files as is, because when you have a file name with simbols on it, the program refuses to recognize it, and every time that wants to make an upgrade of the back-up the program tells that cannot find the file. Also, the sound of the disk drive it's a little annoying when you have the drive so close to your working area, because of the high frequency of the rpm's of the disk. But Iomega has been gaining a good reputation for making this kind of storage devices, so I found it very helpful.
The color is exact, consistent and the paper is nice heavy stuff! It arrived on time, in perfect condition and I'm about as happy as I can be given that it's just a big roll of paper. I mean really can you gush over paper?
This photo backpack is almost exactly what I've been looking for. My recent vacation to a very rainy Oregon proved that the pack was for the most part waterproof. Just remember to keep the zipper flap over the zipper and you're good to go. The compartments are very convenient and easy to get in and out of. The only suggestion that needs to be made to Canon is an easier system of carrying your tripod or monopod. The straps are strong, but essentially unuseable due to the fact that the straps are not a quick release - you have to work pretty hard to get the tripod or monopod strapped in securely and then the same amount of work to get it released. I don't have a lot of patience for this so I usually found myself carrying one or the other. Which worked in the end. And the person who said that their laptop could fit too - only if it's a very small laptop. Mine did not. Overall I give high recommendations for this backpack!
This wonderful printer dock from Kodak produces great pictures with brilliant color. My family and I recently went on a trip to Disney World and, camera-holic that I am, I took almost five hundred pics while there. Needless to say, things don't get much more vibrant colorwise than Disney World. I printed six of the pictures from our trip the minute that I received this from UPS. It's a super simple wonder to use. The pictures came out clear, sharp and vibrant.My daughter took her picture with just about every character that we saw, but her pic with Ariel in "Ariel's Grotto" had more bright and contrasting colors than most of the other pics. I immediately printed that pic and I must say that I was very pleased with the outcome.The dock is very simple to use. My Kodak CV7300 fit snugly on top of the dock and the pictures that came out were beautiful. In fact, Kodak made it so simple to use this dock that I was actually afraid that I'd screw something up by taking the few steps that I did. However, if you're still learning the ropes of digital cameras like myself, Kodak's entire line helps even the most novice of digital photographers.Wonderful product, great price, and worth every penny of it. I highly recommend this printer dock from Kodak.
THis cable worked great with my new stereo. Its the perfect length for me to be able to access my I-pod if the need be. Love the fact that I can connect my I-pod to the stereo and not have to worry about touching the I-pod to change a song or playlist. I would recommend this cable to anybody who purchases an I-pod ready car stereo, it makes the music experience more enjoyable.
This microphone is a great value. My friends have no problem hearing me or the sounds around me. They can even hear my wife, who is difficult to hear on normal occassions.
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.
You can connect to devices such as games or watching movies in dvd.. so if you have a Zune and also you want a really good sound while watching movies or playing games this is your choice.Despite the remote stop working after 3 months, im happy with this and that's why i give 4 stars,.. you can use de zune keypad anyway but is a little bit complicated, i'll search for electronic firmware on the website to fix it..
Works fine-have no problems with it. Battery lasts a while. If you want to have something small for the gym, it's great. If you like to pick what song you want to hear, get a real ipod.
Excellent picture, excellent colors. There's just nothing bad to say about this TV. I wish that the rear inputs were a bit better positioned, but that's just a nitpick as they're easily accessible. The standup mount that it comes with is easily removed if you want to wall mount it, and it's quite sturdy.This TV is also compatible with Samsung's $600 powered wall mount, which is frankly incredible and well worth it. Normally a powered wall mount runs around $1500 or more and requires a separate remote. Samsung's powered wall mount costs less than half that, works with the TV remote, and has 3 preset positions to move the TV into. It will even go back to flush with the wall when you turn the set off and return to the same position it was in when you turn it back on.
Not much to review other than it's a good solid product. Well built. All accessories (screws, nuts, etc.) are included with each bracket. Once installed, easy to make adjustments.Only negative is the white versions of this bracket are twice the price of black. Not sure why, so buy black and paint them. Save yourself $40.Tim KilbrideNew Orleans, LA
Very good worth the pricesubwoofer is nice and the speakers add a nice accent to the roomonly down side is the mp3 connection it advertises is only capable of readingceartin mp3 players and not all so that was let downbut it's good espically now since the price is downcompared to what i paid for it...but yeah buy it you'll like itplus easy to install...
I use it with my laptop for movie and music, the sound quality is excellent for my purpose. The ear puff is big and comfortable.
The LMS-522C is everything the that the company advertises and the screen allows you to view it even on brite sunny days. Excellent. I just hope the company would extent their warranty.Rick Wisz, Pequannock, NJ 07440
I bought this for my husband who works from home. With a little one at home trying to get him down for a nap during conference calls was a challenge. So I found this headset on this site. Great reception, great range, works completely as advertised. The battery life is better than advertised.
Great headphones, fit perfectly and don't fall out while running. Awesome sound. Thanks
The unit works fairly well at pulling a weak station, better than I expected, but not perfectly for my puposes.
I've had this mouse and keyboard for over a month now, and this product has performed very well. I use the mouse for gaming and haven't had anything to complain about. The keyboard is very responsive--I had a Micro Innovations combo that I could not say the same for. I have yet to change the batteries either, also something I couldn't save for the MI combo--it needed new batteries every other week regardless of use.The only thing I could complain about would be the wireless receiver that attaches to the computer. My tower sits below my desk, and the wireless receiver falls off sometimes because the cable is so short.I would recommend this product and have been very happy with the performance and the price.
Very small and lightweight are overwhelmingly the reasons to buy this tripod. Yes, it is difficult (or impossible) to have the legs extend to anything but full height. But, this is not a big problem for me.
My mother just recently moved in with us. She's 76 yrs old and has Parkinson's. With this I'm able to hear what she's doing as well as when she needs us. Saves a lot steps for me, and gives her "peace of mind" knowing that when she needs help, she knows that we'll hear her. With the two monitors I've placed them in different parts of the house, so I'm not having to always carry one around. However, if one needs to, it does have a clip. Works very well outside too!! It still amazes me how clear and how much is picked up!! It's been a godsend!! I highly recommend this product! Although it's been less than a week since receiving this product, I am very pleased with it and feel that I've already gotten my money's worth out of it!!!
Overall I am thrilled with my Palm! Purchased by my employer, I had mixed feelings about getting it...the expense, what if I lose it?! Worse yet; after trying other traditional organizers such as Daytimer, Franklin Covey, etc. and never used them, what if I don't use it?! I was amazed at how quickly my skepticism melted away; it is so convenient and easy to customize I don't ever want to be without one! Just think: no more Post-it &quot;to do's,&quot; pasted everywhere; rooting for address &amp; phone #'s or yes, I have it but its at home/work (usually wherever you're not!); packing bulky organizer's or having multiple ones strategically placed (briefcase, car) in case you forget yours (then having to try to keep them all updated); searching for a scrap of paper &amp; any kind of writing tool to jot something unexpected down; middle-of-the-night voice mail reminder messages to yourself at work, etc!
This is the label paper to buy! Print labels of multiple sizes, the printer cuts them down to size. No need to get small labels and larger labels, this one does both and any size in between.Makes nice barcodes for eBay shipping, even on small envelopes.The only label paper I'm going to buy.
This product was a great buy from Amazon (a lot less $$) than in the store. It was quick and easy to put together. I'm very happy with the quality. The stands have a heavy base to provide stability. Oh and they look great!
Nice looking receiver, good sound for the money, but absolutely nightmare to program. You can not tune to next station without manual!!! Once you save your favorite stations you are stuck with them, unless you want to spend another afternoon cursing over manual.Please avoid...
I'm editing my review, because now I wish I read the manual before returning the player I bought for my girlfriend. The button on the remote to switch from PAL to NTSC was undoubtedly my problem.. now I may buy two! (my orignal review is below:)Great feature list, poor reliability. Output went black and white only via both s-video and composite connections, and with no v-hold.Thankfully amazon has free return shipping!
I just upgraded from my Geforce FX5600XT 256Mb VIVO to this board and I can tell that this card is at least 2 times faster than my previous one. I get almost 80fps in Doom3 at 1024x768 High Quality with no AA. The fan is super silent, the one on my CPU produces more noise.I haven't had any problem with TigerDirect for shipping and I tracked my package via UPS website without any troubles.
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! :)
You're only purchasing one reel of the number 1. No dispenser, no other numbers besides the #1 tape reel.
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.
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!
after reviewing many receiver... i finally decide to go for this RX659...and it flew few thousand milles sofar....LOL . it's a wonderful receiver sofar... and sound is wonderful..... i have ordered this receiver from dhaka, bangladesh, paid from NY and collect it in TX, again it flew all the way to bangladesh..... shipment it satisfactory... only ltl scratch at the back, which is not that big problem.....
Bought this case for the Canon SD900. It works beautifully. Unlike other housings I've used, you can change all the settings on the camera from the outside. And if you buy it here you will get a bargain.
I've been using computer keyboards for 40 years and, since I'm not exactly a typist, have rarely had one I didn't like. This one feels much like most others as I hunt and peck on it. It looks nice with the clear plastic "holder". The USB ports are nice to have but they didn't work with my wireless mouse for some reason. They do work fine with a flash drive...pretty fast too.I'm new to Apple/Mac so I'm happy to have a keyboard that has the specific Apple keys.
Why pay more? These work as well as the ones that cost 3 or 4 times more. My cables worked flawlessly.
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 had a little trouble in the begining because the ad said the lenses came with a bag. The lenses arrived as promissed and worked great, but no bag. I e-mailed the comapny with no responses after a week. I then called them directly and the bag was sent out the next day and arrived as they promissed. I would do business with this company again.
A Very good MP3 player indeed, has everything that u expect in an MP3 Player. And on top of that, we can view pictures also, but unfortunately the picture quality is not that good.Only thing is, the head phones are not good. if u can afford to buy new head phones then ok.But overall, very good MP3 player. And i m very happy abt my decision taking this one.
I read the reviews on Amazon website before I bought this item for my AM radio. I bought the item as new. However, when I received the item, it was a used item. The original plastic bag was torn open and the box was obviously has many signs of being used. Besides, when I tried to use the antenna, it did not work. It did not show any signal of signal improvement at all. Just to be fair, this item was used when I received it. Not sure this item is broken or just not working. I returned the item and in the process of getting my refund. Would not recommend purchase of this item.
I purchases this extended warranty but have not recieved it. The camera was a gift to my daughter and I'd like to give her the warranty.
The Scanner caused a little problem at first. After I restarted my computer, it worked ok. But the software was not good. My computer was P4 3.2GHz with 1G Ram, but the software consumed pretty much all the power of my computer. No other application could run. The user interface had to refresh for every inch you scroll. Imagine spending 20 seconds just to scroll from the top to the bottom of your contact list. I had to return it.
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
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.
The vendor shipped the product immediately and in good condition.There wasn't enough information about the product to warn me that it might not be compatible with my system. It isn't compatible. I hope I can return it.
Judging from a lot of the reviews here people seemed to be expecting more. Like expecting to pay more for the same or less. I looked at several kits here and elsewhere and I went ahead and ordered this for installing a Boss Bass1200 in a Tacoma pickup (I don't need to rock the car next to me, just me and my passengers). The fuse holder alone costs as much elsewhere (I saw the exact one) as the who kit does here. I don't do this professionally. Install car audio components. I don't have a tool drawer full of 8 gauge wires and nuts and crimp-on fittings (well, some) so this kit looked like the right thing and is enough to do the job with stuff left over. I've got a few niches open in my toolbox to fill. If you're a pro, or a wannabe-pro, I'm not talking to you. If you're a new car owner or someone just trying to upgrade his/her car stereo and you need a kit like this, buy it. It's a good deal.
I love the Toshiba 32" LCD TV with DVD Player. It was easy to mount on the wall and the picture/sound are fantastic. The TV comes with a glow in the dark remote which is helpful when you are watching movies and want the lights dimmed. All in all a great product!
I like the unit and have purchased the lifetime subscription from TiVo.When upgrading cable to Digital HD programs I was discouraged to find out I had to also get the cable co's Tuner Adapter.I was also dis-satisfied with the fact that I am now unable to transfer digital programs to PC. The same programs that I could transfer when recorded via analog.
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.
This little case does everything I needed it to do...it carries my laptop safely, and has enough room for my LCD projector and a change of clothes. PLUS it fits in the overhead compartment on even the smallest planes. Great!
Works great, shipped quickly, didn't have to leave the house. What more could you ask for? Price??? Less expensive than the competition!
Very few webcams work on IMAC......This one works without any problem, although picture quality is just o.k. It overrides the built-in cam on the IMAC when it is plugged in.
The box says it's PCI, but it goes in an ISA slot. I put it in my machine that hasn't crashed in 2 years and it locked the machine. It messed with my sound card and my NIC. And to top it all off, it still doesn't work.
I bought this for my TI-83 Silver Edition and it works flawlessly. As an added bonus, it works perfectly with my TI-86 on Windows XP, even though it says on the package that it won't (package says this cable only supports the TI-86 on a Mac). I guess someone at Texas Instruments didn't try it.
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.
Look no further if you're looking for wireless headphones with perfect sound. These headphones are a dream! Sitting in an attractive stand that goes with any decor. Just turn it to "ON" at the headset and they're ready to go. I'm so pleased with my selection. Sennheiser is the way to go for ultimate quality and the best in sound.
Yesterday i shop by PRICE TAG and NAME BRAND TAG,Today i shop smart.Everything is made from over sea now,so no matter what brand ALL the same now.THIS amplifier wiring package work great for me.I put bass in my car for almost 30 years now.
People here are complaining about uncomfortable headphones. Low quality connectors. Bad sound.They are the lucky ones!Connection is provided by Bluetooth protocol, Bluetooth requires pairing, and this "device" loses pairing as soon as adapter is connected to the sound source.
Along with a good tripod, this is an absolutely indispensable accessory. Particularly if you're interested in achieving profession quality results with slow shutter speeds, a remote shutter release is essential.
I have used this ink since I purchased the Epson Stylus Photo 580 All In One Inkjet Printer [...]. One draw back of this ink is that you HAVE to use this ink. It can be rather pricey but it does put out a great quality photo/document so there isn't any something-for-nothing issue. You can get the hi-def color ink or the regular but there is a difference in output and the price isn't that dramatically different to go ahead and spend on the better ink. It is kind of like putting low-end gas in a high priced car...you shouldn't. Now that you've got a very nice and semi-expensive printer, put the best ink in it. The inks do last a while and I haven't had one problem with them except maybe availability. I can't find the hi-def for this printer in many common stores like Wal-Mart or Target. That may be a deal breaker for some but just hit up the closest office supply store and they're sure to have them. And like I said, they last pretty long so you won't be venturing out that often. Lastly, choose the draft print option for a lot of text documents or things you don't want to use your nice ink on whenever you can. This ink and printer are really great for actually printing high quality photos so save it for something like that.
Great for the converter box, The powered antenna boots the reception to view more avilable channels.
I was out photographing all day and could not recharge my battery. The second battery was a life saver or rather a photo saver
I bought this because the laptop bag I was replacing didn't have quite enough room for my accesories and files loose leaf notebook, and was showing signs of wear, and this seemed to be substantially roomier. And it was on special on Amazon for under $38.00 with free shipping. Wow!! Everywhere else I looked was getting $25-$40 more. Thast's what really make this a bargain and got me to try it. This bag is very well made with quality ballistic nylon and hardware, and very sturdy and will probably take a good beating and last. But its sturdiness also limits your ability to over-stuff it. It will stand up straight with all the compartments unzippered, so you can open it with your laptop in it and use it as a standing file without worrying about it falling over, which is realy convenient. It won't fall over even with every compartment fully opened. The laptop compartment is big and has about 1.5 inches of room beside the removable laptop pouch when it is in its compartment. The laptop compartment itself doesn't zip down the side very far, only about 1.5 inches, so inserting and removing the laptop and/or pouch, or anything else in the compartment isn't as easy as it could be. The expanding file compartment zippers all the way down and is very usefull and roomy. And there is another full size compartment about 1.5 inches wide that zippers about half way down. Also uselful for more files, accessories etc. The hidden shock chord arrangemnt at the base of the strap attachment is a nice little feature which can reduce the initial jolt to your shoulder if you have it loaded pretty heavy. The shoulder strap itself is ok, but not the best I've used. Gave it 4 stars, because of its shoulder strap, and stiffness, but nothing is perfect.
THIS PRODUCT WORKS EXCELLENT, NICE BUY. Even though these were a little more money then what I wanted to spend it was well worth the money. I recieved them plugged to AAA bateries and sat in front of the newly installed Tview roof mounted DVD player in my van and this works, no set up and simple for the kids to operate. My only concern is the volume control I don't have control of this, the kids do, just worried they may hurt their ears. Took the kiddies for a trip no fighting and I could listen whatever I wanted to on the radio.
It was a great deal when I bought it for my Mac as a backup drive for Time Machine. Worked quite well... until the warranty ran out. Within 30 days it quite working. However well it worked for whatever price I paid wasn't worth it when it broke after a year and I had to start all over.
Product worked ok for the first 45 days. Then it completely stopped working. I plug in the base, and no lights come on - its completely dead. I am now outside the 30 day return policy (by 2 weeks), and I have so far sent 2 emails to Amazon customer service, and one email directly to Digital Media Source. NO REPLY AT ALL. I will try to contact the manufacturer next, but I am frustrated with this extremely poor customer service.
I really do enjoy this lens! It takes honestly sharp pictures , even at night in the parking lot from a building far away it! Only gripe I have is wow this lens is very long, and I might return it only because of that only that. Other than if that doesn't concern you (if your considering purchasing this look at the specs with a measuring tape, then do it again with it zoomed out and see if your comfortable with that) I just can't :(
I needed this multi external drive to read and write designs for an embroidery machine, as my new laptop does not have a flopy drive nor a drive for a compact flash card. And the Iomega Floppy Plus 7-in-1 Card Reader seemed the best and least expensive solution.I have not used it much just made sure it worked for what I wanted, that would read and write the designs I needed. So far everything seems to work ok.
This memory arrived quickly and has worked perfectly since installed. Kingston is a top brand for memory products, and the price is hard to beat here at Amazon.
I bought this for my PS3 to charge the controller. The cable is well-made and the insulation is adequately thick.
These head phones make you look absurd. But they are extremely comfortable, and the sound quality is excellent for the price. Only thing -- the "case" that they come with is a pathetic draw string bag not even worth using.
Five Stars!! I am very please with my purchase. I was able to store my entire music collection on my ipod, some 5,000 songs, and I still have 150GB left!! Working on my movie collection next!
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 purchased this speaker system for my Olympus digital voice recorder, which fits nicely with one of the adapters that comes with the speakers. I heard a few others, but for the money and size this one is the best sounding in my opinion, and is also good looking. Can't go wrong for the price.
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.
Of all of the attachments for the iPod, this button relocator has got to rank among the best and most useful. Not having to open your ipod case or take the ipod out of your pocket, is #1 in my book. No top functions of the iPod are lost. Buy it. It's great!
I haven't used this cable yet. So I can't say hows the signal? But I did notice the center wire is silver. SW
I thought i would get an intem that was loud and had limited range for the remote. Was I ever wrong! It is quiet, smooth and does not scre away the deer from 5 feet. Great deal, buy this!
I checked the price and with free saver shipping, it's very competitive to Fry's and other "fishy" store.I have good experience with Amazon and I trusted this time and I was right this time too.My Toshiba Satellite with Celeron-M 1.8G works faster!!!
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 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.
I am very pleased with this item. I use the devise to connect to a bluetooth enabled printer. There are also several other options available that I've been exploring.
While it takes some practice to capture your &quot;style&quot; with this camera, it is well worth the time...I am a professional photographer and because of my constant need for high quality often forget the good old fun of photography...this has brought it back!
I bought this along with the Toshiba passport drive for my travels and this case is doing the job perfectly.
i bought this product about a month ago and i'm yet to have any problems with it. it does exaclty what it was made to do, with as little fuss as possible. one good thing is that the ports all face different directions so its easy to plug in devices. however its fragile (i guess because its made almost of plastic) and can easily break, but at the price it comes at it shouldn't be too suprising. another slight draw back is the ports are too tight and it takes extra effort to plug in devices. despite these i think its a good product, functions well and is cheap.
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.
Delivered in time in perfect condition. Everything went smoothly. Picture quality is great. For analog channels from cable, picture quality improves significantly with amplified antenna. Off the air digital channels reception is also excellent.
I purchased this cable to use with my iPod, after learning that Apple had simply switched the leads when they manufactured their own "iPod AV cable." They did that to trick people into purchasing their own AV cables. At any rate, this AV cable by Sony is higher quality than iPod's, has good length, and works with iPods (and various other video products I'm sure). For the iPod, simply plug the red plug into the video port on your TV and the yellow plug in the red port on your TV.Update: I've used this cable for several years, and it still works great. I just wanted to make sure people knew this cable will not work for video with newer iPods...and it won't work with any iPhones. The newer Apple products require that the A/V cable have an authentication chip before it will open the TV Out option. Bummer.
Being digital camera ignorant, I purchased this camera on the advice of a store clerk. So far, so good. We have had no problems at all with the M425. It has been durable, relaible, and everything we need. My only complaint is that it eats AA batteries, but for all I know that may be the case for all digicams.
I recently bought a computer and I customized it so it came with the ADA-305 speakers with the subwoofer. They're perfect! They sound excellent when watching DVDs and playing games and they're even better if you have a 3D sound card. I highly recommend this product!
I have an older trail camera that won't take a card bigger than a 512 mb - These are next to impossible to find in any stores around where I live. My only problem is that the shipping was EXTREMELY HIGH for two little sd cards. Shipping should've been combined to make it more affordable.
This does exactly what it is supposed to do at a significant cost savings from the retail big box stores. Highly recommended for those big 17"+ laptops. It worked perfectly for my Gateway P-171X FX...awesome machine for the price, btw.
I am beginning to think that Amazon has just grown too big for pay phrase or one click to work anymore. I didn't want three, but they work well, already gifted one of the extra sets and it was very much appreciated. works really well and sound quality impressive for such a compact system and hooks up to most MP3's. Just wish it weren't so hard to return anything, do anything about orders never received, etc... . I miss the Amazon I knew and trusted for so many years.
I've had other binoculars but none like this.The vision quality is fantastic, powerful zoom and does not distort the image.Truly the mark NIKON makes the difference.
The drive quit functioning properly after a couple of days. My computer wouldn't recognize the drive half the time, and the other half it wanted me to format the drive. I attempted to format, but windows was incapable of completing the format of the drive so I went in search to find out why. Apparently to format the drive you have to connect it to your desk top computer which was not in the instructions anywhere, and I wouldn't have bought the drive if I had known I wouldn't be able to format the drive. I have a lap top computer, and am incapable of connecting the hard drive inside of it to format the drive to even make it usable again. So I have a nice looking MyBook 500 GB hard drive setting on a desk collecting dust, luckily I had not had that much stuff on the drive yet since I had just purchased it.
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!
I rarely write Amazon reviews, but the torrent of negative evaluations for the SC101 prompted me to make an exception.Full disclosure up front: I'm a software engineer and developer by trade with a good grasp of Windows networking. It's absolutely true that the unit is not as easy as it should be to set up, doesn't work on Vista or any non-Windows OS, uses several non-standard technologies, supports only modern ATA drives, and has one of the more annoying device drivers on the market. You don't need to be a networking expert to get it working, but you might want to invite an expert friend over for dinner that evening just in case.Having said all that...once you get it set up and working, it's absolutely worth the price. I have had mine running in my basement for eight trouble-free months. Its transfer rate is relatively slow, but I use it primarily for backups and archival storage, not everyday tasks. If you're planning to use this as the central data storage server for a large, multi-OS, mission-critical network, you'll be disappointed. But if you're a typical home user looking for a cost-effective and reliable place to back up your digital photos, music, and documents, and to share them across your home XP network, the SC101 does the job.The downsides of the unit have been chronicled by enough other reviewers so I won't list them here. In my opinion, once you survive the setup process, the only unacceptable annoyance thereafter is the inability to map a fixed drive letter to the drives or address them via UNC paths. (You'll see why this is painful when you point your backup software to the drive letter you *expect* the unit to get during boot up, then forget to remove all MP3 players or USB flash drives before turning on your system.)Incidentally, the SmartSync Pro software bundled with the SC101 is basically the software equivalent of the hardware -- annoying to set up and not terribly well documented. But, once you get it configured properly, it works brilliantly (and is far superior to Windows Backup.)Hopefully NetGear will get the more ridiculous kinks out of the system for the next generation of the SC101. In the meantime, though, I'm very, very happy I bought it. The headaches setting it up were worth it for the peace of mind of knowing that my family's digital photos, our important personal documents, and our extensive digital music collection (much of which I digitized painstakingly from rare vinyl) is being backed up reliably and automatically every day.
I don't think you'll find a better pair of binoculars for only $12. These have a sharp focus and are fairly well made. The optics are better than other low end binoculars in this price range. 8x21 is a good compromise between good magnification and minimal shaking. The 10x25 binoculars are harder to hold steady. The Tasco 8x21 monocular is good too, but why not get these for almost the same price?
I bought these headphones as a gift for my husband after reading all the great reviews. They seemed like a great deal, and I hoped he could use them for an upcoming overseas trip. We were very disappointed when we received them. Although they're advertised as having "maximum isolation," we could easily hear ambient noises while wearing them; there was no obvious noise reduction. In addition, a person sitting next to the listener could hear noise from the headphones even when the music source was at medium volume, which would make them inappropriate (or at least inconsiderate) for a long plane trip.On the plus side, the sound quality seemed good and the ear pads were comfortable. They'd probably be good for watching a movie or playing video games at home in a quiet environment, but not at all suited for travel.
I thought I would give these a shot. I own a pair of 3000s. These speakers are so fine I put my loudspeakers out in the shop for tunes there. I paired the 3000s with the 7000s dialed them in and WOW! I have never heard a better set of speakers for under $350.00. I could have spent thousands and received not that much better quality sound. I am glad that I did not spend thousands.
Exactly what I purchased. I was initially concerned about the recent negative reviews when I placed my order but when I receive the product (very quickly), I realized those claims where baseless. Very happy with my purchase.
Needed to purchase a battery for a digital camera & found this battery on Amazon, for a good price. As far as I know, the battery is still working.
I bought two of these monitors more than year ago. They work great and the display is very bright. In fact, I liked this 15&quot; monitor more than my 17&quot; Philips monitor because the display is so much clearer and brighter.As an aside, stay away from 17&quot; LCD monitors. Because they run at a higher resolution but they aren't significantly bigger, your text will appear smaller on a 17&quot; LCD than on a 15&quot;. If you want bigger than 15&quot;, go with a Viewsonic 19&quot;.
I bought this after my brother was given one by a family member; and while it's a nice mp3 player normally, I installed the opensource firmware rockbox on it; and now it's the cat's pajamas!But first I'll try to put off describing all that to describe the device: It feels good in the hand, and is made to use and control with one hand. It has the usual up/down/left/right pad, and a selection button in the middle of the direction pad; then it has menu/off button in the bottom right.It has a built-in FM radio, which I am pretty sure the original firmware cannot record from, although the player has a built in microphone for recording from.The (removable!) rechargeable battery lasts, at least on rockbox, quite a while, at least 10 hours, on minimum brightness settings.If you feel safe installing such a thing, then do some research; it is very much worth it, at least to me. For example, I am not certain, but I believe the original firmware for the c240 does NOT support SDHC Memory card; with rockbox, I popped in a 16GB memory card, and it works fine.It can play a ton of format-types as well, from OGG Vorbis, WMA, etc...it's just a great firmware, I highly suggest doing it!
first one i purchaced was defective amazon replaced item with no problems second one works fine amazon.com your great
Not high-end but it works. Has good technical features.It is a little cheap looking when closely examined, but not so bad that it bothers me, in fact I kind of like the way it looks, and it does the job very well. I use it to switch speakers around the house. I've had it for a year and I would recommend it to my friends.
After purchasing a "PS/2 to USB" adapter (did not work either), I readily purchased this Docking Station for my laptop, hoping that this would bring a cure for connecting an EXTERNAL wireless Keyboard and a Monitor---WRONGGGG!This waste of $36 dollars (cost+shipping)proved yet again that, eventhough we are in the 21st Century, there is NO CURE for combatting a simple "Ext Keyboard to Laptop" configuration that works!! (also, serial port is MALE and not FEMALE--you need a female port for connecting a monitor)DO NOT BUY (you have been warned)
Crazy as it may sound, I tend to favour the low priced entries of Sennheiser's product line. Why? The filter-down effect. You will find Sennheiser's expensive products in recording studios the world over. Does this mean your 151's will sound like $300 headphones. NO. Will they sound better than equivalent Sony or Koss or *insert brand here*. Yes. By far.Will they sound better than the $300 Bose Quiet Comfort II? No. There is nothing that beats an actual noise cancelling circuit, and for that the Bose QC2's are amazing. But you didn't spend $300 on these, you spent $50. So what should you expect?The Sennheiser name. Like others have said, the headband isn't the typical 'O' shape, it's more of a flattened 'U' shape, which means they are all day comfortable, there is even a pad under the headband so it never digs into your skull. They are not of the 'over the ear' type, but the pads are so soft you won't know the difference.How do they sound? Don't expect them to rattle your head with 20 hz bass tones, you won't get that in this price range. But they DO reproduce bass cleanly enough that your favorite bass music will be quite satisfying, even at moderately loud volumes without distortion. In fact I've played DJ Billy E's 'beats 4 my van' at full volume from my zunehd and unlike lesser headsets, they don't 'flutter' while bass is playing, the treble still sounds perfectly crisp and clear.Which brings me to the 'cons' of this headset. I put that in quotes because we are talking about a relatively inexpensive set. While the bass response and midrange are very good, this set lacks the 'airiness' of my $20 sennheiser earbuds. That's right, I said 'airiness' and '$20 earbuds' in the same sentence. I actually prefer my $20 earbuds for music because they do a better job in the high end than these do, and of course are also way better than any sony or koss junk you might buy. Like I said, in this price range there are tradeoffs. But sennheiser are the best in the business. If you want it all, spend $300+ and get the 'real' sennheisers. If you are cheap like me, these will sound better than anything else in this range, period. The cord is very long, and yes, it's thin, but VERY flexible and don't break easily. No shorts after months of abuse. And you might be surprised at the 30 hz tones you actually DO hear. As far as the mic goes, I'm less impressed than others, the boom is very heavy duty feeling, never falls down, but I find it extremely sensitive, ie, 'all or nothing' I have to hold it closer to my mouth with my hand for it to work well. For less than $300 or even $100 you won't find better.
This item is perfect for everyone who is looking for serious tracking and is clever enough to work without a voice leading...It is far beyond usual street navigation.
We got it little late than we thought it would be but we were still happy to get it. At that time we lived in USA, now we are in Europe and the Picture Card went down, we can not make any pictures, we can not downlanda any it is not working at all. We are getting a msg on our brand new Olympus Camera 7010 that there is a problem with Picture card, that we should clean it or format it but non of it works. We can't format it at all.So for the price we payed about $18 it was good but it is a shame it worked only for 3 weeks for us.Would not recommend.
Love it... nice and cool bag....u can carry the camera and lenses easily without worrying about them... nice cushion which protects the camera and lenses...ample space to keep all camera accessories including cables and charger...
Much like the previous reviewer I urge you not to spend lots of money on HDMI cables. HDMI specs state that only one pixel out of every billion can be lost, therefore there is no reason, no matter what the cable is made of, to spend money on HDMI cables.Search the internet, you can find plenty of good 10ft HDMI cables for $10 or less.Digital is zeroes and ones. In HDMI's case, either the cable is connected or it isn't.
I am an avid user of Amazon.com and when I needed new speakers for my desktop I looked there. I am very pleased with the product, both for the price I paid and the quality of the speakers. Installation was extremely simple. The sound quality is great and I like the bass control on the subwoofer as well as the volume control on the satellite speaker. This was the perfect purchase for its price and performance provided.
HP did a good thing here......the photos are acceptable in spite of the low resolution of my camcorder 'still' picture feature. The smaller 2.5&quot; x 3.25&quot; turn out super. Have not experienced any problems with it....and are using it regularly now.It was shipped promptly and arrived in excellent condition.
This is a great little camera for an amateur photographer looking to get a little more advanced with a manual camera. It allows you to manage your own aperature, shudder-speed, and focus, but is able to switch to automatic mode, and manages these settings itself. Also, if you spring for an auto-focus lens (not that much more), the camera will focus on the subject for you.Do yourself a favor, and buy this camera!
Of all the DVD recording units I've tried, I have had the best results with this model, and it's the easiest to use. The interface is intuitive and thus far, its performance is very reliable. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on one.
I really like the design, especially with the AM/FM radio. The light works very well with just a short crank of the handle.However, the plastic used seems like cheap plastic from the 1970's and not plastic that can take a good impact. I also don't know if this is water resistant.Still, these lights/radios are great.
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.
wow it was good & delivered given time and exactly what i was thinking about my ipod i got same one.wonderful site for web purchasing.
I purchased this surge protector last month for all of my AV equipment at my new place (at least eight items, plus I have a pre-amp for my old record player) and so far it seems to be working great. I didn't purchase it because I wanted a name-brand surge protector necessarily, but because the cord from the wall was the right length and I liked the fact that it had 12 outlets. The layout makes it pretty easy to attach various plugs in different shapes and configurations, and I hope that it continues to do its job!
This gun does not perform as advertised. It works well on automobiles, but is nearly worthless on baseballs. I tried every conceiveable scenerio, including a private batting cage at 60 ft. 6 in., live games from every possible point of view, and long toss on an open field. About 90 percent of the time it displayed no speed readings at all, and when it did display a speed it was off by as much as 40+ mph. Having purchased Bushnell products in the past I expected this product to be consistently usefull. It was not! DO NOT BUY THIS GUN. You will be wasting your time and money!!!!
1) Beware of paint chipping off the white trim. The 12" and 17" models dont have this white trim because of this very problem.2) The power supply that comes with it is poorly designed. If you spool the thin powercord around the hinged arms on the white box, you can easily wear right through the wire within a year's use.3) The power supply also can easily break at the "head" (where the light changes from green to orange to indicate charging status). I am very ginger with it now, making sure I remove it sparingly and if so, slowly.4) A replacement power supply which you can only buy from Apple will cost you [$$]. Other power supplies, although they may look the same, will not work with the PBG4. Talk about monopoly.* word of advice if you still decide to buy this great computer: put a cheesecloth or papertowel over the keyboard when you have the Powerbook closed. Natural dirt from the keys will get on the screen, leaving marks that a friend of mine described as a chromosome map.Overall: a wonderful computer. I carry it everywhere I go in my backpack.
Exceeded expectations regarding vocal clarity of recording. Don't know if it would be suitable for more than recording voices for personal recording, podcasts, etc. For what I need, it is perfect.
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.
This is my fourth GPS. While on a search mission, my Garmin Vista was unable to locate me under a dense canopy in steep terrain. I had to purposely leave my search area to orient myself again. I vowed not to be placed in that situation again. The Garmin 60Csx located 5 satelites instantly under similar conditions and had me fixed within 20 meters in exactly 60 seconds. That was right out of the box. Fabulous!
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!!
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.
Not a lot of flash, but the quality is acceptable and the electrons will flow through these wires just as cleanly as the expensive ones. Good product for the money.
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!
While most cars have places to put speakers, vans and VW busses don't. Outdoor speakers allow you to hang the speaker on the walls or in the corners. You can hear the stereo better because the speakers are above the cargo or seats and you can use less wattage to drive them. I have two complaints: 1. They come with plastic brackets that break going down the road. You need to get metal brackets from the manufacturer if you are going to use these for an auto sound application. 2. They are thin as you can get with absolutely zero bass response. If you have a subwoofer, fine. But by themselves, I wouldn't ever buy these again.
I found this to be a good product, fits the battery well and came at a good price.
this tv is a great value! it has 3 hdmi ports and an awesome picture! I have had not had any of the audio drop outs that some of the reviews talked about... i have had it for about a half a year now and i am very pleased with it. the only con is that the tv does slant to the left slighty but when you have the lights off for a movie you would never be able to notice it. and all the other features greatly outway this small problem, it is only like 1 degree anyways so unless you are extremly paranoid its not a problem. this tv is with out a doubt the best value out there. the swivel stand is also a nice touch, but the coolest thing is the heat sensitive buttons and the cool blue light at the bottom. i would buy this again in a heart beat! hope this helped...
I don't make my living as a photographer, everything's set to auto, so take this for what it's worth. I haven't tried the macro setting yet.95% of dealing with my camera is construction work. Visual proof of existing damage and repairs made for clients and inspectors. The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens handles my distant, (too high), or not so easily reachable work quite well.On a cloudy day through the view finder, hand held, 50' up and under a shaded Victorian eave you clearly see the small and large paint blisters and cracks, (water infiltration) clearly defined indented areas where the wood rotted from the inside, (behind the painted exterior) as clear as my binoculars. No need to magnify the pics in the PC digital software. I'd bet dimes to dollars the pics would be sharper still if I'd used a tripod or pole. The AF works fine, zoom is smooth. I've read some mention of slow AF or not working at all hasn't happened with me.I'm going to buy a pole, I don't know how far we'll be from the graduation stage but I'm hoping this lens is going to take some excellent pics of my oldest who's university graduation is this spring.So far I'm very happy with this lens, as time goes on I'm sure I'll experiment with settings, subjects and distances in the future. For now what I need it for the money has been well spent. I hope the lens works well for a long time.
For me this purchase came down to portability. I had been carrying around a Canon Ixus 500 and it was a touch on the fat side. The T10 is about the size of a slimline mobile/cell phone. And fits easily into a small clutch or back pocket.There's a bit of noise in low light photos but on the whole I've captured some excellent images - for an ultra compact camera.A brilliant point and shoot camera. Much more user friendly than, say, the older Canon (even though I prefer the Canon images). This was my first Sony and while I'm not sure if I would buy another, I know there's nothing out there I would trade it up for at the moment. Not for the price, portability and ease of use.
I really did like this webcam. I chose the brown box shipping so it was even easier to unpackage. I just pulled it out, plugged it in and followed the on screen prompts. Setup was easy and while it was downloading I was able to do other things on the computer, so that wasn't an problem at all.Using the webcam is really easy and fun. First of all the different photo and webcam options are awesome. Compared to my friends accesories this one is way cooler. You don't just have the effects on photos, but on videos as well. A few features of the are you can be different avatars and it moves with you or you can have a hat or something and if you move it will stay on you, and those are just a few. It seems that you can download more effects, but I haven't tried that.The quality is really good as well. My friend was on skype with me and said that I have the best picture of any of her other friends. While on other applications such as skype, you cannot use the effects but you can zoom, edit sound levels, etc.One of my major worries was that it wouldnt stay on my laptop. I haven't had a problem, it sometimes takes some adjusting to get it lined up, but that is expected. It clips on fairly well, and it takes a lot of movement on my part for it to fall out of place.Overall this is a great product and I would definetly recommend it.
Picture quality is excellent, especially outdoor shots on sunny days. The color reproduction is very good. Indoor shots are also very good and even low light shots aren't bad. This was a huge step-up from the old VHS HQ camera I used to use. Transferring the video to a computer with an IEEE 1394 (firewire) cable is easy and doesn't result in any loss of picture quality or frame rate. Videos do take up a large amount of hard drive space (594 Mb for a 2.5 minute clip), but the quality is exceptional. It certainly isn't HD but the picture will look very good on a standard definition TV (the output resolution is the same as DVDs use, 720x480). The camera is quite small so it is very easy to get shaky pictures and the image stabilizer doesn't always react fast enough to fix some of the jitters. With some practice though it's not bad.
I had recently learned about the Palm platform, but wasdiscouraged as my USB-based iMac would require an additional purchaseof a USB cradle.... Its default USB cradle, as well as the assortmentof colors, had me hooked right away, although I wouldn't purchase formany months.One thing I did discover was that, if a cold reset isrequired, and a paper clip isn't handy, the stylus had a&quot;hidden&quot; reset tool. Simply unscrew the tip of the stylus;above the screw threads is a probe that fits neatly into the resethole if needed.I had problems trying to get HotSync to work thesecond time around, but after reading the .PDF manual, did a reset andall went just great.The Visor is great when I have some&quot;inspiration&quot; at any time. All I have to do is pull it outand use the Graffiti - which I found very easy to learn - and takesome notes, which I can update later on.Beyond that, the&quot;Giraffe&quot; game - which comes on the CD-ROM and can beHotSync-ed into the Visor - is a great way to learn and practiceGraffiti. Letters (lower then uppercase), numbers, symbols, etc. dropdown and the name of the game is to use Graffiti to create them andmake them disappear before they hit the bottom.All in all, I am soimpressed!
I would recommend that you stay away from this product and try something else. I was taken by the the great price and brand name. But after getting about 25-30 good burns, I ended up throwing the rest away because my DVD burner would not recognize them (intel mac mini superdrive). Thinking it was a faulty drive and not the media. I recorded the last two episodes of the Sopranos on my Panasonic DVD recorder using one of these things. Sure enough, after canceling HBO, the media could not be read by the recorder. I think I will try smaller quantities until I find a solid brand that works for me.
I love this DVD player! I upgraded from a Sony, and the upconverted DVD picture on my HD Panasonic plasma is almost as good as HD itself. Great design, picture, and sound quality. If you want a better DVD player, you will probably need to visit a high end audio/video dealer and look to spend much more.This is a great player for the price, and I highly recommend it for someone looking for excellent quality without paying a lot of money.
This phone was a piece of junk that fell apart the first day I had it. Stay away from this thing!
THis product was received on time and in excellent condition. We have had no complaints regarding the function of this product.
The piece performs very well. I was surprised to the know the piece was manufactured in Philippines. I would have liked to know that before making the purchase, but I have no complaints on the workmanship..
These decent brackets perfectly fit with my Bose speakers, enough hardware is included (for instalation on walls, woud, even plaster), they are very easy to install and also HIDE the speaker cables. Since the material is not cheap plastic, you don't have to worry about positioning your speakers, the brackets hold the speaker place in any angle. So, buy & enjoy!
I received my order of the Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod today. I ordered this tripod as a base for my new Celestron C90mm Spotting Scope. I must say the the tripod is very sturdy in appearance and looks as though it will easily support the C90. However, there is one glaring omission in the package that I received..... there are absolutely no instructions on how to assemble the various parts of this tripod, or, instructions on how the tripod works. Perhaps this is a one-shot mistake in packaging this item, but if I were Amazon I would make sure instructions are included in this item. Also, I would notify Celestron to include instructions. I plan to contact both Amazon and Celestron about this omission.Sincerely, Nautical Art
I have had this router for 2 months. It was shipped very quickly, was easy to install and its changed the way we network at home. Best buy
Nothing much to comment about on an ink cartridge...it works as it should. If they could only reduce the cost of these things then I would be impressed.
The quality of sound coming from this headset is top notch for this style of portable headsets. I make headsets for a living and during that time I have used and studied many headsets. These are by far best for this style of "on the ear" portable headset. I don't particularly like, or use the storage bag as it's not easy to put them in and take them out of the bag. I like the folding feature as this makes them compact and fit into my backpack nicely. The adjustable side pressure feature works, but I just leave it on the highest setting since I have a small head.
fast delivery good packing & just what i needed for my project.thank you very much parts express for your product.
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.
My first printer was an epsom, which when i bought it in 1998 i was very impressed. when it went to the great printshop in the sky i was looking for something cheap and cheerful to replace it as my expereince showed that all printers were expensive... not the case.after reading a few favourable reviews i opted for the canon 350 which cost me 69 (+ 8 for a usb lead) it took me a matter of minutes to install and the results were not just great but wow. to buy a colour and black ink will cost me about 18 as opposed to the 40 or so for the epsom. only down side is that it's a little noisey compared to the epsom.to summarise* very cheap printer*Excellent qaulity for any price but for 69 its as steal!* looks good* cheap ink*cheap printer* well known name* a little noisey ( prepared to put up with it!)*did i mention that it is cheap!
I had read every review I could find on this model Kodak and all the reviews had said - very good camera, not so good picture quality. Well, I decided to take a chance and get it anyway. To all the other reviewers out there, all I can say is -HUH??? This camera has done excellent pictures, crisp, sharp, colorful right out of the box. I've been a professional photographer for over 25 years, and for an "amateur" digital camera, this is one heck of a good camera!! I'm more than satisfied with the product, glad I bought it, and would buy it again!!
I have mixed feelings about this player. I had one for about 6 months and the connection between the remote and the player started to short out. Had to return it.Great sound, fun gadget though. Useless headphones and the velveteen carrying case is a joke.
It is a tad bit bulky when travelling, but it really does the job to protect. I don't have a laptop, I actually used it while travelling to protect my portable DVD player. It was big enough to hold that, a case full of DVD's, a couple paperback books, a coloring book, AND crayons. We had a 6 hour flight to Hawaii, and it was a saving grace to keep my 3 year old busy.
Setup was pretty easy. I got Comcast on the telephone with me and they entered the new MAC code into their system. Once that was done, the Modem was rebooted. I had to contact Motorola because the disk included with the product did not work for the installation. Motorola customer service talked me through the online setup. Once done, it's been rock-solid. I haven't had any issues, and the range allows me to surf anywhere in the house. The lowest signal strength I've seen was very good, but most of the time it's excellent. I do not play intense online games from my laptop, nor do I download movies, so I don't know if there would be an advantage to an "n" setup versus this "g", but for my purposes this is just fine.
I have had this for just over a year, and it has performed very well. For an AIO photo printing is good; not as good as a dedicated photo printer, but adequate. The scanner/copier works well. I did not need fax capabilities, which is one of the reasons that I chose this one. The only thing that I would like to have is more capability for network printing. It will print, but doesn't communicate back through the network. That is the reason for 4, not 5 stars.
These Seem to be Older Floppies, I can tell because the label Sheet is yellowing. Dosent matter at all. They work Great!
I bought this power strip because it provides enough (8) outlets and a long (10 ft) power cord. Power strip with long extension cord is not easy to come by in most retail stores, specially at this price.
These cartridges are shown as compatible with the Pixma MP950. THEY ARE NOT. There are no chips and they don't fit into printer head. Do not rely on Amazon's compatibility matrix. it is incorrect.
I love them but they are cheap. jus beware that if you twist or open them too wide, the headbnd will separate. I read the reviews about this, and have a big head, so I am being careful and do not regret buying these one bit. They are the perfect solution for the 2G shuffle. What SUCKS is that apple discontinued the 2G and doesnt even support it, so if your 2G gives you problems then buying a 4G shuffle is your only option. It doesn't fit right, but the 4G shuffle WILL PLAY ON THESE HEADPHONES since it fits on the post just fine. You should be able to cut off the tab at the bottom of these headphones and the 4G should actually fit in pretty snug, but wont fit as nice as the 2G. Get them while they last!
This little gizmo lets me wander around the room to get the shot setup exactly like I want it, then snap the photo immediately before anything or anyone changes. It really freed me up and made my photography easier.
I bought this camera because of the good ratings. I had tried it for a couple of weeks, and it kept taking blurry pictures. I called Casio support, and they had me reset everything and then try it for a couple of more weeks. Of course, by this time, it was too late to return it (I should have followed my instincts and returned it.) I called Casio after several months of blurry pictures (about 80%). First of all, Casio doesn't service the camera, a third part does. Second, you have to pay all expenses to ship the camera to the third party (about $15.00 UPS Ground.) Then the third party sends you a letter a couple of days later telling you they won't repair the camera until you send them $15.00 to mail the camera back to you. On top of this, the newly fixed camera (only 4 months old) only comes with a 90 day warranty. After that, you have to pay all of these fees again. I even buy $9.99 casio watch again.
Very functional and easy to mount the TV on the frame and wall. I put it in my bedroom. It does look a lot like a TV on the wall in a hospital.
I bought this bag to replace a small shoulder Canon bag I previously had. I am a freelance photographer and when doing weddings I needed something that could hold all of my gear (several lenses, tripod, flash, hoods, etc...) I chose this so that it would be easier to carry a backpack vs shoulder strap. The bag is very padded all around so that your back is very well protected. Weight is evenly distributed. The first day I used it, it was pouring rain and all of my equipment stayed dry. Interior is protective and compartments are interchangable. This bag for the low price is just unbeatable! Get one and you will not be disappointed!
This thing is great. When she walked into the bedroom I just hit the remote and the right "mood" music started playing softly to help her relax and get in ...well, the mood. The only problem I see is that you have to lift your arm up and point the remote at it to turn it off, when all you want to do at that point is sleep. Well worth the money.
this is wonderful to have for your first DVD player. I brought it for my sister in college and she loves it! Apex is the best cheap quality brand for DVD players. Also, Very light and portable.
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 installed this hard drive as a slave to an existing HD. Within one week this 80GB drive had failed, taking with it all of my data. The Maxtor installation 'wizards' and Power Max utilities are nearly worthless when a mechanical problem has occurred. Plus, getting Maxtor to believe your story and replace the item is another terrific challenge. The best thing that could come of this tragic case is that hopefully people will be steered to better products as a result of my bad experience with Maxtor and this crappy product.
This is the latest of several cables from Cables to Go that I've bought from Amazon. All of them have worked perfectly. Great cables at a fair price.
When input it in the charger, it appears to be charging, but when I try to use it in the camera it only will turn on for a few seconds, then dies. I have only been able to take one picture with it. Not happy with this product.
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.
i order a dozen thinking they would work on all types of radios - but found out they do not. I have two types - Motorola XTN series and MaxOne by Motorola -- will not plug into radios. word of advise, test one before opening all packages and throwing the packages away.
I bought a number of these units to connect remote offices. The configuration is easy and the unit is able to do all that I ask.There are a number of issues though:- the units can not handle Internet speeds above 15MB.- The latest firmware seems to be buggy, it locks us out of the administration interface almost daily- They stop allowing inbound connections and drop the tunnels every 2nd day and the only way to fix is to power cycle them.- This issue exists on all the units, therefore my conclusion is that this is a firware issue that is not being addressed by Cisco.All-in-all, they have been very disappointing and have wasted a lot of our money.
The first one I ordered was busted; something rattling around inside. I can't assume that's Belkin's fault, though, and I got my replacement really quickly. Anyway, after getting the new, intact hub, I hook it up to my laptop and all I can hear is this annoying high-pitched whine from whatever is going on inside this thing. After about a minute of that, I unplugged it and sent it back to Amazon. It was whining at a pitch and volume that I could not ignore, much less get any work done.
Very easy to load music into. sounds great.2 things that could make it better1> on/off switch, a little texture, or grooves to make it easier to slide it. I end up trying to get a fingernail between the unit and the switch to slid it open.2> the earbuds keep falling out, maybe I have small ears. it takes a few times having them fall out, and putting them back in to get them in so they stay. On the commercials, they show people jumping and dancing- I dont know how they keep them in their ears!Others comments about a lack of display and not knowing what song is next-what difference does it make? Presumably,you loaded it with music you like, I like the randomness of it,not knowing what is next. I only put songs on it that I like, so I dont care what is next.
The best quality I have ever heard from a stereo.Be careful, if you live where you can not get HD signalyou will not get the HD stations. Even with out the HDstations this stereo sounds great.
I've had this computer for about a year now and it's been great so far. I can't imagine anyone disliking it for any reason. It's fast, reliable, easy to use, and looks cool. I use it instead of a desktop for college coursework, email, and other things like watching movies and playing around with Photoshop. It's never overheated or malfunctioned in any way. Everyone I know has all sorts of complaints about their home computers behaving badly so I can't help but appreciate my good ol' Toshiba Satellite ...even though it is bright orange. Okay, I even like that it's bright orange, I admit it.
This is another upgrade for me as far a GPS's. This is replacing my 60GSx and I have owned all of the (plus) products, and have never been dissapointed with Garmin. I was on the fence between the 660 and the 680, but this price at amazon is too good to pass up and I am glad I went with the 680, the MSN service seems to be working out well so far after a week, where all of my GPS units would have been staying home I use this one every day for the traffic, it changes the road color to traffic flow, red for very slow, yellow and green for normal speeds as well as construction and accidents, so it's a very cool toy, cough cough I mean device that I need haha. Anyway if you are thinking about a TomTom? I don't know if they have changed something in the past year, but I am thinking that the only people who like them are people who have never owned a garmin because TomTom's are simply not accurate in the US, I had one for a week, the reason I bring this up is because the 680 is kind of like a tomtom with all the bells and whistles, but it will actually get you to your destination. If you are on the fence between the 660 and 680 and have the extra $90.00 I would say go for it, but the 660 I think is the same unit without the MSN, oh and I used the gas price option yesterday and it worked, saved 10cents a gallon, so this thing will pay for itself in 180 fill ups, thats about 5 years lol.
I like the nano because it's small and handy. The interface is also more efficient than others on the market. It has a lot of features and is versatile at organizing music.With 4gb, I can store an awful lot of songs, but be aware that the way you rip your mp3's make a very noticeable difference to how many songs you can store. 192k mp3's are 33% larger than 128k mp3's, so you may want two versions of the same song - one for home, one for your 4gb ipod. When I'm outside with the earbuds in, I can't tell the difference in quality so I'd just assume have more storage.I strongly urge anyone buying a nano to invest in a case. Because they are portable and will be going in pockets, backpacks, etc. they will be subject to all kinds of fuzz, crumbs, and grit and the case will help keep it out. I've read also read how fragile others have found them to be, which is another practical reason for a case. I have had no issues with mine but it's never had any real abuse from dropping or being sat on.My largest complaint is that you are, for all practical purposes, married to iTunes. There are so many ipods out there, and iTunes is so bad that I'm suprised it's not getting better. I could write a small manifesto on why iTunes stinks, but this review is really about the ipod (which is good!)Another small issue is that the firmware upgrades to the ipod (which you do through iTunes) are of varying quality. Sometimes they fix issues, sometimes they create them.Other minor detractions:* Battery life could be better, but I get around 8 hours* Screen is difficult to see outside* Wall/car chargers are not included (but cheap on amazon)* Copy protection pieces (mp4, some iTunes features) are annoying* More expensive than competitors* If battery poops out, may as well buy another - $75 replacement is a ripoff
This is very sturdy soft case that has good spacing between the capacity to ensure the book doesn't expand when full. Life-time promise is nice, but who is using this so hard that it would every be needed?
This is a great printer! It works almost perfectlyPros-Fast enough-Sharp printing-All features work greatCons-Goes through ink very quickly-paper jams occur sometimes (not very often)A word out to the wise: buy the ink cartridges online at a website like inkdepot.com you can get them for like 3 bucks a piece.P.S. I'm not a kid
Does all it says it will. Read instructions for best results. You will be pleased if you try this product.
excellent! 100% recommended. materials, workmanship and superior design. excellent value for profit. I am very satisfied with the product purchased
This is an excellent camera. Its auto focus and exposures are perfect. It appears well-made and durable, as these things go. The HP Photosmart software is also very good. This camera does everything it's supposed to do. I think the price is reasonable. I have no idea how good HP support for this camera is because, so far, setup, function, and photo transfers have been flawless.
Simple to set up, install and use. Worth the money easily. I use it to connect to Cisco devices from my Mac laptop now rather than the PCs or Win-laptops.
this was hard to find,being the it was for a olders camcorder.it was the perfect replacement battery for my camcorder.wanda
There's nothing really fancy about this product, but it works perfectly right out of the box.
If you're considering this as the Tivo-recommended way to get wireless connectivity, then DO NOT BUY THIS. Linksys is currently up to version 4.0 of this unit, and it DOES NOT WORK WITH TIVO.
Well shipped and packaged product, but I find that the dry cloths do not do as good of a job as the moist cleaning cloths do. Especially on sticky finger prints or food debris. And if you have a family, you know what kind of stuff gets stuck on CD's and DVD's!
I received my shippment today but when i opened the package all three of the network Adapter v4 have the wrong cable. The cable that came with it is a USB with the same end points. It should have came with the usb with is slightly oval not square. Please send me an email regarding this.
Great blu-ray discs and at a very good price. Shipping was very fast. Will use again, highly recommend!
This Pod is well built and will last a lifetime. A bit heavy but so is my gear and the weight helps me in steadying my Nikon D700 with a Nikon 200mm or longer telephoto lens and that includes a battery pack ta-boot. Truly a great Pod for better shots on the go! The fold out legs rattle a bit when stored inside the Pod but I fixed that with a very thin velcro strip wrapped around them. If you want the best, just get it!!V/RKMW
Great product, highly recomended. By cleaning the power going to various devices, you get a better picture quality for an HDTV as well as better sound from a high end home theater.
The only other option for mounting your COL is by the velcro strips supplied with the COL, so this is better than nothing. It takes some work to get it situated and mounted where the COL cord or handpad won't be knocked around by the truss pole knobs. On mine I just bent the mounting flange so that the controller was further from the truss poles.
This is the absolute worst printer I have ever had. It's complete garbage as many others have stated. This thing printed fine for a week, now and for the last year it won't print colors correct no matter how many cartridges I've replaced nor what color profile I try. Print jobs constantly get stuck and the ink doesn't last long. I won't be getting another ink jet from HP ever!
This is exactly what I was looking for in a CD to get my canary to sing again after a long molting season. The music is wonderful and the canary singing is great company for him. Arrived in great condition. Thanks.
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!!
This is my first Philips Product and the last. This recorder has been shipped to the service shop twice and it's still not fixed. The first trip to service was because the machine stopped recongizing the discs. The second time trip occured because when I run the TV through DVD Recorder and channel surf the machine freezes and shuts itself down. I've got to unplug the device to reset the machine then re-program date, time, and auto-channel program. Came back the second time still freezing. Great quality control Philips. Sorry I cannot comment on the machines ability to record yet. I wish I had a zero star option.
The fabric loop inside the zippered case is convenient. Too bad the case it isn't big enough to put the pen holder. Still a perfect fit for the tablet and pen.
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.
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've burned 50-75 DVDs and I've yet to get a coaster. Using the built-in wizard, the included DVD-writing software (which is extremely flexible for a lot of video-related tasks beyond simple DVD writing) and using it as stand-alone DVD writer with other software, I have found this product a joy to operate.The capture, editing, and writing tasks are nearly idiot-proof and very reliable.Highly recommended.
Great sound, excellant quality speakers.Can adjust treble and bass for fine tuning.No bezel requirement comes with cutouttemplate attach with clamping screws.Items arrived within a few days.
I bought this camera to replace a Kodak DC4800 which had difficulty rendering sharp photos indoors (even with the firmware upgrade). The Sony is much sharper indoors, with accurate focusing and a strong flash. The MPEG video feature turns out to be more fun than I thought it would be. My main criticism is that the camera takes too long to set the focus and exposure before taking the picture -- the moment is often gone by the time the camera acts. Also, outdoor color isn't as good with the Sony as the Kodak, but it is easily corrected with image-editing software.
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 owned a Canon 10D for about 3 yeas now and in that time have shot over 12,000 pictures at NASCAR Races, Railroad Photography, Other Sports and Waterfalls. I only used 1 Memory Card in that camera the entire time, the 1GB Sandisk Ultra II CompactFlash card. I have never once lost a photo, or had an error to write to the card. I do a lot of rugged hiking and my camera (while in the bag) has fell a few times and all the data was still there when I got home to put the pictures onto my computer. When I shoot Multiple Shots...it takes 9 to fill up my Camera Buffer...the thing doesn't hesitate to write. I can fire em all off, and then start shooting again seconds later with a completely clear buffer (they are decently fast cards). The card can hold roughly 400 High/Fine JPEG on the 10D (pending ISO and other settings). I am buying a 5D soon so will probably upgrade to a 2.0GB Sandisk Ultra II CF because when I travel I take loads of Photos. And 1GB won't hold quite that many at 12.8MP...and I may start shooting RAW too. I recommend Sandisk Ultra II CompactFlash cards over anything else. They are priced right, and work.
Originally I was going to purchase a Sharp Aquous, but after seeing the Sony KDL32S2000 side-by-side with the Sharp, there was no question for me, I liked the Sony better. More vivid colors, and much better blacks. Amazon had a great price, with free shipping and no sales tax. TV arrived in great shape via UPS. I have cable and the analog and digital channels all look very, very good. Very pleased with TV. I now have two Sony HDTV's (the other is an SXRD), and am very pleased with both. Sure paid a premium price for both, but the visual difference was worth it. A nice surprise on this Sony KDL32S2000 was finding that it has NTSC (SD over the air), ATSC (HD over the air) and QAM (cable TV) tuners. The QAM tuner is not usually noted in most of the specs published, but it is in the manual, and definitely in this TV!
The sound quality is horrible - I tried several different headphones and adjusted all of the volumes and the hissing would not go away. Do not buy!!!
I've been using these for many years, mostly for playing music during workouts. I am a fan of really high end headphones (Sennheiser 595s) and, although my Koss phones aren't quite up there with them, they really do satisfy. Great bass, great presence and you could run over them with a car and they'd still work. When I bought these (more than ten years ago) the dealer (whom I trusted) said "these are the best." He was absolutely right.By the way, I recently listened to the headphones currently marketed as Koss Porta Pros. Happily, Koss hasn't changed a thing.Tom Hurley
we got stuck with this model when signing up for our cable/internet package. gee, thanks. after a frustrated google search, i now realize we are far from the only ones experiencing connectivity problems with the WCG200 V2. being knocked offline several times a day is aggravating, to say the least. but for our resident telecommuter it means losing hours of work on a regular basis. unacceptable!
Used this kit on a '98 Maxima, replacing OEM non-Bose radio. Kit required some modifications, but step by step directions were included and were complete
I guess I am old school, and like to keep physical media, such as CDs and DVDs as you can't beat the high quality of sound and video. And if my computer crashes, I have a ready back up, and don't trust my catalog to "the cloud." I also buy DVDs (the reason for this purchase) that I watch over and over, getting the most bang for the buck. I am not inclined to rent, nor stream if I can avoid it.I have been tiring of the growing towers in which I have stored my extensive DVD collection, and don't care for the display of my conspicuous consumption, so this seemed like a good solution. Well, I wish I had done this years ago, as the Targus CityGear 320 replaces the hideous clutter of racks and racks of DVD towers, and now have all of my media conveniently stored in two handsome, and compact cases that are not only easily stored out of sight, but are portable to boot!It's the perfect solution for others in the same situation, and you can't beat the price and the nice flip-through layout design. I will keep my extensive CD collection in racks, as I like to have the liner notes and such, but it was such a joy jettisoning the hideous plastic DVD cases. My house is so much more aesthetically pleasing with the absence of DVDs stacked to the rafters. This is the most elegant solution I can imagine.
This is a piece of crap! I used it once and the second time I used it you couldn't see a dang thing! Don't buy this you will be throwing your money down the drain!!!
Does everything I want it to. Make sure you have a good broadband connection if you want to use the webcam for video chat.Also, the item was shipped to me in less than 24 hours.
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 purchased this router to replace my Linksys wireless G router because it has a built-in USB print server. I was perfectly happy with Linksys until I got the Belkin router. The set-up was easy compared to the Linksys. The set-up CD walks you through most of the necessary settings; however, you will need to use the web based router utility to set-up the network security. The manual that came with the router was excellent, and explained every feature in detail. The range and signal strength is at least double that of the Linksys router. My only caveat is that the USB print server will only support the print function on my HP PSC 2410 all-in-one, thus if I need to scan something I have the unplug the printer from the router and plug it directly into the computer. I don't scan often so that is a small inconvenience. Be sure to check Belkin's website for a list of compatible printers before you buy.
If you need a remote cord pay a few extra dollars and buy the real-deal Nikon SC-28.The cord is very sturdy, the attachment lock is very easy to operate and all the advanced features of new Nikon flashes work correctly and work all the time.
I had it installed and used it for about 3 months. One day my Wife left the lights on in the car and the battery died. When AAA came to jump start the car, the TV burnt out. I opend to see if the fuse gave out, but the burnt smell from inside the unit gave it away. the fuse was perfecty fine.
I've used Sony earbuds for a long time but only recently started listening to music on my subway commute. When I found too much ambient noise leaking into my music, I thought about new headphones. I've been using these for a few weeks to listen to rock and classical music and I think they're excellent headphones. The rubber earpieces are comfortable and block most outside noise from affecting my music, but not to the point where I can't hear anything else. The audio response is great with my Treo 600 and with my laptop, and the bass is clearer than with my old earbuds. I'm hearing things in my music that I've never noticed before, even in songs and orchestral works that I've known intimately for years.I don't like the cord length, though I appreciate the accommodation made for those with headphone remotes. I don't have one, so I would be fine with a single, 3-4 ft cord. And both the cord connector plug and the Y-juncture of the two earbuds are microphonic: when they bounce off your clothing you really hear it. Running the cable down my back has helped when I'm wearing multiple layers, but I don't know what I'll do when it gets warm. I also wish Sony would come up with a better storage system than the little gray rectangular case that comes with the headphones. It's too small to hold anything other than the buds and their attached cable, so I'm left with 3 ft of extra cable to store somewhere. No matter how I coil the buds and the short cord, it's a tangled mess when I remove the buds from the case. It can be a major pain when all I want to do is quickly get my headphones in and listen to music. I much prefer the old coil-case that my old Sony earbuds use, but it's not designed for the new in-ear-style buds. If I could find a compatible coiling case, I'd be 100% happy with these headphones. Even with the storage headache, I highly recommend these headphones. The sound quality outweighs the storage troubles.
I have had numberous back covers and most of them crack at the corners a few weeks after installation. This one is still perfect. I love the rubberized plastic feel, helps with it not sliding around on your hand.Update: Had the cover for less than a month, and one of the tabs on the side that holds it on snapped off. I am not rough with my ipad, and it does not get dropped. I take very good care of things. Now it's useless.
This case was offered as a companion to the external hard drive that I purchased. The problem is that the hard drive does not fit in this case!
Complete freedom when using iPOD with my music system. Its been more than a month using this and i love it everytime I use it. Only one slight drawback is the range of the remote control works within a room only, although the technology used is capable to use it within anywhere in a house. But that's ok, I can live with that, and the price I paid for this, cant really complain.
On a whim, I purchased this stylus to use on my kindle fire since I'm now having to type with an on screen keyboard. Wow! What a difference this makes in the speed of my typing. The screen stays cleaner, as well, since you're not sliding greasy fingers over it. It's also useful if you're a game player...no more "oops!", wrong answer because of fat fingers. My husband uses it on his cell phone screen. We both agree, well worth the price....an unexpected treasure!
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.
I know there are many Microsoft bashers out there, but bottom line is their hardware products always work without a hitch. I have used Microsoft Keyboard and Mice with no problems ever.I bought a Netgear WGT624 router which was a nightmare. Reboot issues remain ignored by Netgear, and their support is lacking. I read the reviews of the MN-500 router by Microsoft so I decided to give it a go. At the price you cannot go wrong.I am a very proficient network type guro, and manage a modest size network at Stanford. I have always been hesitant using wireless because of the hit and miss connection issues. My laptop has a wireless network card so I decided to take the plunge at home. Dealing with the Netgear router made me want to give up, but using the Microsoft router, I must say I am very impressed.At first glance and feel, its rather cheasy (showing my age). Setting the unit up was a breeze. You can set the router up without using the software, but I like the software so I used it. After a few clicks, it was up and running. Wireless too. No problems at all! It was really refreshing to use a wireless router without haveing to deal with hassle. Plugged it in, ran the software, surfed the web, end of story.The software will notify you of an update, and I recommend you do. It adds an extra security feature - dissabling of SSID broadcast. So what do you get for about 40 bucks?1. Wireless router2. 4 port switch3. Firewall4. MAC address filtering5. 64 or 128bit WEP6. Disable of SSID broadcast7. Very good wireless range - 20% greater than the WGT624 in B-mode.and all of the other usual features like DHCP.Sure its only 802.11b, but its tried and tested. If you are looking for a router, get this router!
The seller sent me my two kicker cvt's but, they were the wrong model year. I wasn't too upset about the whole deal except for the fact I paid an extra 20$ for the silver 07 model's and got the 10's. Other than that mix up and the 20$ down the drain... the speakers are amazing! I'm powering them with a 1600w Boss Riot amp (yes I know... boss isn't a great brand) and they hit hard! I have them behind the seats in my single cab truck and trust me they fill the space will all the bass you could ever want in a single cab. Kickers will take a beating and still perform, they don't bottom out like everyone says they do, you can notice some distortion if you don't set your system up properly and crank everything all the way up (bass boost knob.)Other than that they are amazing, Kicker's more than a brand name, they are performance products and stick to their claims. If you're looking for long-lasting products go kicker!More about the seller.... Their delivery was pretty quick for standard... mine came in about 4 days and in good condition. I don't like that they shipped me the black/black 2010 (10cvt124) version of the Kicker CVT's when I specifically bought the 07 silver/black (07cvt124) for 20$ more.... But I'm not too upset because after all they are the newer, upgraded versions of the speaker and they sill look and sound amazing.In the box: With the 10cvt124 model you get... The subwoofer, Pack of 4 kicker stickers (two larger yellow kicker stickers and two smaller kicker livin' loud stickers,) shallowing mounting plate(adhesive 3M backing with optional screw holes pre-drilled,)and product manual.All and all, a great product and good service!
I have always found filters kind of a waste of money. Anybody that tells you they enhance an image is crazy. I defy anyone to tell me that they can tell if you had a clear filter on your lens just by looking at the image. They may reduce glare, but most importantly, they PROTECT YOUR LENS. And after all is said and done, the lens is the most important part of your camera. Long after you dispose of your old camera body, your lens is still in service or at least has some resale value. For the price, this is about as good as it gets, but I have to knock it down a star for price. Now that I think of it, they should give you these for free when you buy a lens considering what they cost.
Really - this world has come down to --do you own a REGULAR cam-era - (35mm) or some outlaw kind of thing that everything costs you 10 or 15 times as much? (my pictures are just as good as yours). Now - talk about FILTERS! Would you rather spend $300 for a filter or $15 for a filter that does the SAME THING (andYOU only use it on an occasional basis!) - COKIN is your answer.The variety is staggering, the PRICES are nearly "MAX price ab-out" ---... -& the performance saves you thousands of dollars! Ilook at FILTERS, "only ..." - and I laugh seeing ... as an EGO TRIP when the same results can be had for a few bucks. NOW I've got 17 COKIN FILTERS - and I"M READY for ANY PICTURE you DARE TO CUSTOMIZE! Watch out for AMAZON.COM - their prices GOOD. AFRENCH man "Coquin" put a HAPPY in the "poor man's " ability tohave an ASTOUNDING VARIETY of CREATIVE OPTIONS for OUR kindof money. According to prices I see -- I've bought the PRICE ofa $2000 car for $175! We use FILTERS as an CREATIVE FUN -- notspending THOUSANDS for something HOPING the picture will be 50times better! Buy a COMPLETE set of COKINs that --YOU-- like andYOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY! And YOU can --switch-- to LARGER LENSES with just an ... ADAPTOR! I use THE SAME COKINs for 52mm as my 62mm lens! Investigate AMAZON and COKIN and SAVE yourself a TON!I'm 70 and still learning HOW TO SAVE MONEY -for the SAME thing!
It is awesome Mp3 player so much room don't know what to do with all that memory I use the Zune Everyday when I go to work
Does what a CP filter is supposed to do. I typically haven't used it much, but when needed, it's available! Having to turn a thumb wheel to rotate the filter isn't as handy as just spinning one around with your fingers at the end of an open lens. But having a LARGE one at the &#34;end&#34; of an f2.8 300 mm prime lens would be a lot more expensive!
I bought this camera tonight, and after a little confusion, I am pleased. There are other reviewers out there that state you can only transfer the video to VCD. The problem is that the documentation is unclear about this. All you have to do is go to Start Menu>Picture Package>Handycam Tools>Video Capturing Tool.I shot a small test video, transferred it, and all is well. I will recommend getting a Firewire cord when you buy the Camcorder, as it does not come with one. The quality on the firewire vs. USB video is more than noticable.All in all, a good starter cam with more than enough features to keep you playing for some time.
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 looked at all mp3 players. Liked the Ipod, hated the price. I purchased the SanDisk and love it. There is nothing that I dislike about it. Glad I did not spend the $150-$200 extra for the Ipod.
This is a great camera--smaller than other SLR's, great pictures, good response and easy to learn/use. Only complaint is the lens cap--I wish that it was somehow connected to the camera. I'm constantly taking it off in a rush to catch a picture of dogs or kids in action and then I have to remember where I left it. But, I knew this about the camera when I bought it and it didn't keep me from purchasing it.
i bought this amp in July 2007 and used it in my 1995 buick century until March 2010. at that time the buick got totaled and i bought a pickup truck. I would still be using the amp but its too large for the pickup truck.in the almost 3 years of use, i never had any problems with it. i had it mounted on a piece of plywood in the trunk of the buick and it was powering two 15" 2000 watt subs. it could easily make the car shake to the point that you could see the windshield shaking if sitting in the car.the only thing to watch out for is to make sure your vehicles electrical system can handle it. it had once drained my battery from listening to it with the engine off without running the engine often enough to keep the battery charged. one thing i did to help solve this problem was to install a switch in the power-on wire to the amp from the radio, this way i could turn off the amp if i wanted to listen to the radio without the engine running.it also often made the headlights in the buick dim when it was turned up, which is easily solvable by installing a stronger alternator or adding a capacitor.
I've used a 1640XL for years. It is having problems and I decided to upgrade to the 10000XL. I found 2 main problems with this scanner.The first has to do with the quality of the scan. The 10000XL introduces some darkening that is apparent in the white areas of the scanned image. I don't know how to say this better. It looks like there is a dirty film on the glass, but there isn't.The second has to do with the obstacles the engineers put on top of the scanner to make scanning oversized images harder to scan in multiple sections. There is a post sticking up a few inches in the rear. There is also a raised edge on the right and rear sides of the glass.When I got the first scanner in, I thought I simply had a defective item - it happens. The second had the identical problem and I spent quite some time with the folks at Epson on the phone going over it.I do fine art reproduction, so this is a problem for me. If I were scanning office documents, it wouldn't be such a big deal, but then I wouldn't have spent this much for a scanner.If I explained this poorly, that does not mean there is not a problem. I have an all Epson shop, so this is very upsetting. I don't have another replacement for my 1640XL.
I am satisfied with this wireless router so far. It works ok with my cable modem.
I purchased the DE1655 in November 2000 and use it daily commuting &amp; work travels -- over 200 miles a day average. It has worked consistently and accurately day in and out. No tickets, and in almost all cases, plenty of time to make adjustments in speed. The laser detector was good enough to save me a couple of potential tickets outside Nashville.If I had my &quot;druthers&quot;, I would suggest Whistler make the display a little larger and with brighter LEDs, but other than that, it's great.
Excelente producto. Muy contento con el servicio brindado en la compra ya que el tiempo tardado fue relativamente corto, adem&aacute;s de que el costo fue bajo teniendo en cuenta la calidad del mismo.
It stopped working for no reason at all (beside it being junk) after just one month. Creative also wants ME to foot the repair bill. No thanks, but I'd rather throw it away than send these con-artists any more of my money.It could happen to you.
I'm happy with this clock.Incredibly easy to use. I've never really trusted any kind of alarm clock besides my cell phone-I'm always afraid I'll set it wrong and not be woken up in the morning. However, I've had no problem at all setting this clock. Buttons are easy to press and locate. Although it has an analog tuner, it gets great reception, even in the basement. Sound is good.On the downside, the tuning and volume dials are out of the way. I have to pick up the clock and rotate it every time I want to change the radio station.
This lens does everything it should very well. Really allows you to take a close look at something with great image quality. The only thing I wish was better about it is the aperture. The 4-5.6 is not bad by any means, but can be limiting when you are trying to stop fast movements. However, as long as you plan for it and the conditions are constant, you can work around it. All in all this is a nice lens.
When I first recieved this product, it didn't seem to accept a charge. However, upon READING the instructions in the camera book, and using the patience required, they charged up and work as designed. Great product at a very low price. These batteries are made in China, so hope they last a little while.
Although it doesn't say in the description, this remote will work with a Nikon D3000 as well, and I suspect it will work with all of the current generation Nikon DSLRs.
At first they were great. Great sound and even a cool little spool for shortening the line. Little disappointed at first because I didn't get a case with mine. Anyway, after a couple of weeks the insulation started wearing and wires were exposed. Sony is a trusted name and I'm truly disappointed at the poor quality. Save up your money and buy a good set of earphones that won't fall apart after a few weeks. Unfortunately for me, I lost my receipt and cannot return mine. Live and learn. Bad job, Sony!
This is a great product. I think a converter box is the only way you'll be able to pick channels with this product. You have to put the antenna cable to the converter box and you'll receive a bunch of channels. I received so many channels. I think about half the channels are in spanish, but it sure beats paying $100 of cable for channels you don't need. Regular television is all I need.
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.
Earplug fits depends on individuals I guess but sound quality and low volume is not so subjective. I jog with ipod and had several different models. This is the worst I had. The volume is low and one side went deaf after jogging 2 days. I don't sweat a lot so donno how it went short. It could be the quality of the wire. Anyways, my recommendation is to spend a bit more and try another model.
this hard drive is american made which is outstanding and well constructed. i would suggest this drive to any one who wants a quality drive at an amazing price.
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.
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.
I'm not very up to date on which trackballs are better than others--this is my first one. But, I am very pleased. The reason I gave the product a four instead of a five is because the ball sticks, like two plastic parts moving against each other, when I make small and precise motions.
I bought this thinking that the rumble would enhance my gaming experience. it actually doesnt. The rumble is just an annoying head shake. it doesnt give you a better location of enemies at all! which is the main thing I was looking forward to from these. The mic doesnt even work at all! I didnt know this until a couple months after I bought these when I went to finally use the mic for the first time. I now have to use a separate mic to communicate with teammates during online games.The sound is good quality and for music they are just as good as my old phillips headset (which i always loved), which suprised me. I didnt think they would be as good for music as they are. Which is why my review is 2 stars instead of 1. The biggest thing to me is the price. 40 bucks is not worth the rumble that doesnt even work as you might expect. I actually leave the rumble off during gaming because it is just flat out annoying! Not to mention a broken mic, which I am not the only one, read some other reviews and you will see others have had the same DOA mic problem with these.
These are much easier to use than the punch down style jacks. Snap it in, plug in the cable. You're done.
I purchased this product with much hesitation. I was ambivalent as to whether continue using a old fashioned paper-pen organizers, or go electronic with the Palm m100. However, I finally decided to test the product, and if I was disappointed in its features, I would simply return it. Well, I can tell you that I would not return this product, for I am happily dependent on it. It is much smaller than the traditional organizers and the sleek design entices you to carry it everywhere you travel. The memory capacity is plenty, for I have installed nearly ten programs, have more than sixty address, have my schedules, and still have 1.75 mb of free memory. Basically, if you tend to write down schedules, or forget appointments, the Palm m100 is a wonderful device for you. I highly recommend it!
I purchased the JBl P8652 6x8 speakers for my 2007 Focus ST. It came stock with Sony 6x8 2 way speakers. They sound very good, but the JBL P8652 takes the multi-element speaker to a new level. This is the best sounding speaker in it's size class bar none. I highly recommend this speaker to anyone with a Ford Focus or other Ford models w/5x7, 6x8 speaker inclosures. I have the audiophile system so no amplifier was needed to drive the speakers to what is best described as amazing. A good power amp w/70watts rms will have you smiling from ear to ear. I can't praise the speakers enough to do them justice. I've owned many speakers in my life, but these are the best to date. JBL really out did themselves with this small door speaker.
These headphones exceeded my expectations for $10 headphones. The sound is actually very good. The sound is very clear and sounds really "natural". The bass is a little weak but most people won't even realize it. The cord gets tangled up a lot for me; I don't know why. The headphones are very comfortable and cause absolutely no pain, even for people with the most sensitive ears. The length of the cord is excellent. One very good thing I realized is that, when I play audio files that are of just horrible quality, they play very "ugly" through my COMPUTER speakers, but through these headphones, it sounds amazing! It kind of like fixes the audio which is GREAT. Of course, these headphones won't block out a lot of outside noise, but you can't expect that at this price.These headphones are definitely an excellent buy for anyone looking for something to replace their stock headphones!
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
When I received this in the mail the first thing I noticed was the nice 100 A fuse. This kit includes connectors speaker wire power cable nice RCA cables fuse a wire so if you hAve an amp you can power display overall great product but not the fastest shipping
I've been using the Shure E3c for a couple of months now and I'm very happy with my choice. These in-ear plugs deliver a very honest, natural sound in every frequency area: high, mid and low, yes, I repeat: also LOW. I read a lot of stories of people complaining about poor bass-delivery. In my opinion that's nonsense. The Shure E3c gives a true, accurate bass-sound, as natural as it was recorded. Just make sure that the earplug-sleeves are placed in the ear with a 'perfect seal', cause only then the bass is well-delivered. The Shure-package offers earplug-sleeves in 3 different materials: plastic, rubber and foam, each in 3 sizes. It takes a bit of experimenting with the differently sized earplug-sleeves to get the right seal, but once you succeed things will work out fine, and you won't have any complaints.The Shure E3c is also a sound-isolating earphone-set. When you have a good 'seal' you can really block off the sounds of the external world. It's possible then to play music at a low volume level while at the same time every detail of the recording can be grasped, because external sounds aren't interfering with the music you're listening to. However, blocking off sounds of the external world can also be dangerous. Sound-isolating devices can be risky when you walk around in traffic with an impaired hearing for streetsounds outside. Be careful out there!To conclude: whenever my Shure E3c-plugs are in business, my spoiled brain starts cheering! The Shure E3c is the best earphone-set I've ever used and worth every penny. A must-have for audiophiles! Last but not least Shure has a very good warranty policy.
I first purchased the PZ40X II with my Nikon D70 in 2004; still use it with D-TTL and I-TTL Nikon, D90, and my Nikon F4 film camera. I used it recently for a fun photo session with my friends and was impressed with it all over again. With a guide number (GN) of 120, it is a blow torch for under $150. Stick on a balloon diffuser, plastic diffuser, or soft box and it really rocks. It will meter with the camera full auto, or you can use it manually; tripped by the camera shoe, but at fractional power output (Full down to 1/16) for fill flash (recommended for advanced users only). I have used the Nikon SB 600 and 800; both are ultra capable, and very sweet, but well over $500, which is "a lot of cash for not much more flash" (sorry...had to do it).
Good little unit for the price. It won't blow you away with bass or sound quality, but it sounds very good for an inexpensive unit for my wife to have at work. If you want a unit that plays CD's, tapes and the radio for a reasonable price, this will do it. No long term results yet on reliability as we have had it only a few weeks.
Nothing like using the original ink to your printer. I dont believe in those refill ink tanks. Nothing like the real thing. The pictures look great and the ink dries instantly. I recommend this product.
Worked perfectly for HP6L laser printer... plugged it in, XP installed the printer. No hassle, no headaches.
I purchased the MP610 to use for powerpoint presentations & Movies. While it does OK on powerpoint presentations it is usually unable to read movies. The worst part is fiddling around with it for hours then it works for a bit, set it up in front of a group and it lets you down!At first I thought I might have done something wrong, but not even my geek friends could get it to work for more than a few minutes. It's been used for less than 60 hours but I'm ready to replace it with another brand. I'll never buy Benq again.
this is a great easy to use camera. you can also take video with it ,it is small enough to put in a fanny pack or pocketbook. i love it you can also buy an sd card 1 gig. well buy it its a great price
I purchased the Cruzer 2gb but it's a disappointment. If you use a Mac you end up with 2 volumes on your desktop, one that you can use and the other a CD icon (e.g. Read Only file system). While you can reformat the drive you can not do anything about the included CD volume (aka U3) and every time you want to eject the damm thing you have to eject 2 volumes. I just want a simple high capacity device for moving files around and this is hugely inconvenient. It's going back to office depot tomorrow.
I had already bought one of these a long time ago and it worked well. I needed another and so I recently bought the same thing. The new one, however, quit operating reliabily after about a month. It works ok for about 20-30 minutes then just quits. In the work I do, that's not acceptible. My next purchase for a Rs232 to USB will be one that's less expensive.
This is my 2nd pair of 830's. I got my 1st pair (refurbished) from a popular auction site a year earlier. These speakers are supurb for music or a home theater set-up. My 1st pair are the rear surrounds in a 5.0 HT with JBL 880's for the front mains and a JBL LC1 center all connected to a Denon 1610 receiver,(no sub). This system is in a 25X20'room with 9' ceilings. My wife's niece and her high school grad son came over for "movie day" recently. They were amazed by the surround presence of this system, no BD DVD player but a up-converting DVD with HDMI conection. Before this 1610 receiver I had the large 880's hooked to a Kenwood 1990's 7050 receiver mostly for stero music, it puts out 100w per channel. My wife and her sister in-law were in the den about 30' away from were the system is. I changed the 880's to the 830's and they could not tell which speakers or if I changed the speakers playing the same songs thru the system! These speakers also will sound different, depending on how close they are set to the wall. I like them about 1 to 2' from the wall. The 830's are getting pricey, but if you can swing it you won't be disappointed. I love listening to college and pro football and nascar races in surround broadcasts. Music CD's never sounded better!
This is an excellent compact lighted keyboard that i bought to use with a DJ Denon media player.There are very few keyboards as compact & illuminated, so quite a rare find.
I bought and installed this card with (relatively) little hassle. I'd never even opened up my computer before, but the card plugged in easily and I was feeling pretty cocky. When I started up my machine, I had to walk through the &quot;new hardware&quot; installation wizard *three* times before the card was properly recognized (probably not the card's fault... ). Then the real problems began. I chatted with no fewer than five tech support people at my ISP because although my DSL was up and running, neither Netscape nor IE5 was able to find the network. Finally, one guy thought to ask which brand of ethernet card I had. When I said Linksys, he said, &quot;Oh, no.&quot; Turns out they've had at least three other people who couldn't get these cards to function properly with Win98. I don't know who to hate more--Linksys or Microsoft.By the way, my ISP guy recommended Netgear or 3Comm as the best ethernet cards to buy.
I give this 4 stars because it has so many features! You can use it as a DVR and a TV, the integrated wireless has never given me a problem, it's fast for a laptop. It handles abuse very well, I have dropped it and stepped on it, spilled water on it. It's great if you have any kids that will mess with it.I docked my rating a star because this laptop has no Vista upgrades. My husband upgraded us to Vista and I'm sad to say that it lost it's DVR and TV capability, and the memory card slot no longer works. And all the buttons next to the power are not working either. Still, without it's other features the laptop works great.Although another plus is that the drive partitioned without any problems and we're also running Ubuntu on this laptop.
Installation wasn't difficult, except for some of the wiring. Sound is clear and robust. I coupled it with the Harmon Kardon Drive and Play Interface and the whole system works wonderfully. All the wiring is hidden and it only took about an hour to put the entire system in.
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.
The pros/cons that other reviewers have noted are acknowledged: incredible quality, sharpness (even wide open at f/2), color, etc. But I was completely unprepared for how this could make even an entry-level Olympus look like a far more expensive camera. And, oh my, the bokeh...I rented this lens to shoot a conference that was held indoors. I knew I needed a fast lens with medium telephoto, and this seemed to be the one. In three days I opened the shutter about 900 times. The photos I have of the speakers at the conference are blowing everyone away. After playing with a monopod for the first few shots, I figured out that I didn't need it, and shot the rest handheld. There are very, very few that aren't perfectly imaged, and I have a huge array of photos from which to select for the event.So, what kind of camera do you need to operate this beast of a lens? Hey, as much as I'd love to have an E5, I can tell you from my experience that this lens is quite usable on any fourthirds body. I used it on the little E-420, because that's what I have. Yeah, really. And it was beautiful. The E-420 looks like a slightly-oversized rear lens cap on this lens, but the Zuiko is such a delight to hold in the left hand that it really wasn't awkward at all, even with such a small body. A larger body might be a little more natural, and in-camera IS might have given more margin for me to drop the ISO a notch, but there was nothing at all wrong with this combination.I was shooting in a relatively dark setting, a church sanctuary. At f/2, I selected ISO 800 and had shutter speeds of about 1/100 to 1/160 for most of my shots. The E-420 is a little noisy at ISO 800, but I process everything through DXO and then Noiseware, and they cleaned up beautifully, and retained virtually all of the detail that I was looking for from the lens. And the bokeh was creamy, extraordinary...As to the weight, yes, it is a bit heavy, but I actually found this to be an advantage. The weight seemed to stabilize the lens/camera package in my hands. I thought it necessary to brace where possible--lean up against a wall, sit and plant my elbow on my knee, etc., but I took many shots without such advantages, and they were all fine. Also, I do not use a conventional camera strap, preferring a third-party lanyard for the little Olympus. I did not modify this setup for the 35-100, and the lanyard became superfluous--just a safety. You can't let a lens like this dangle from anything--hands on the lens at all times! Fatigue was a minor issue, but not bad, in 8+ hours of daily use. I'm a middle-aged male of quite average build, so your mileage may vary.In conclusion, I'd recommend this lens to anyone. I hold an opinion different from the one reviewer that one must step up the camera body first, before employing a lens like this. I'd go for the lens first, and shoot it on whatever you have. Also, I'd have no problem carrying this as a walkaround lens--just know that you're going to have one hand engaged all the time, and enjoy that big aperture. The focal length range is really perfect for a vacation lens or just about any application. And did I mention the bokeh?
I purchased this unit to replace my Lowrance Ifinder Hunt that developed display issues during a bow hunting trip last fall. I couldn't be more pleased. The new Sirf III chip is far more accurate than my Ifinder was and the new unit holds satellite lock much much better. There's nothing more frustrating that attempting to drag a nice deer out of public land after dark and your GPS unit can't tell you where you are any closer than 200 feet. That's a ton when your stumbling through the woods dragging a 170 lb. whitetail. The only downside of this unit is the lack of detailed topographic information. Living in northeast wisconsin, you rarely find a 100 ft contour so everything looks flat. Once Garmin updates all their maps to 24000:1, this unit will be hard to beat.
I bought my DVD recorder 5 months ago and it's already in for service. Unfortunately most of the bad reviews were posted after I purchased it. Like many others the machine just locked up.The tray won't open, it won't respond to anything and it reads "no disc" although there is one in there. I couldn't get my DVD out and have sent it to the company (hopefully they will return the DVD). I will say though that the company offered to repair/replace the recorder free of charge since it just went out of warranty. I also have a portable DVD player from Cyberhome that gives me problems occasionally (the screen goes black) so I am really having a problem believing in this company. I also just realized that this recorder, unlike many others record on DVD+R/RW which makes them unable to play on many players! I never realized that most recorders and players are DVD-R/RW compatible. I am currently looking to get a DVD player that also plays DVD+R/RW and let me tell you they seem to be far & few in between! I wouldn't recommend this product & would hesitate to recommend any other cyberhome product.
just got it a few days ago. the sound is pretty good. it's only good for a 16x16 room. dont expect this product to blast out loud music.
I am pretty happy with the networked printing... and even faxing (though I don't need that feature). But what really let me down is that this printer cannot scan via the network connection... only USB. I've confirmed this with Samsung's Tier 2 support. They claim they never marketed it as a networked scanner... but I have to say I feel misled.
One of the few USB to Serial adapters that I have found that actually works for configuring devices through the console ports. This has worked with Cisco, Linksys, pfSense, ShoreTel, Balck Diamond, etc.. I have not found one that it has not worked on yet. Good construction quality. Could have been a little longer though but it works.
Everything as advertised. Easy to program and use. For the first time, my wife can watch our new plasma TV and DVD player without battling multiple remotes. This review is based on the initial setup only. Cannot speak yet to long term use as we have only had it operational for a week. So far, would strongly recommend this to anyone.
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.
Small, cheaply priced, great features, great performance!I use it for when I go to the gym or go for a run, does what I need!Who seriously needs 20GB music players anyhow? hahaJust download the 200 songs you want for the foreseeable future and you're good to go. It connects/loads from the computer super fast!Definately get a different pair of headphones if you plan on using this with any physical activity.
Not much to say other than it does what it's supposed to. I've had zero problem with this unit since installing a couple months ago. I would definitely buy again.
Great dvds, one of the best I have used for burning video files.I had no pixelling or sound synchronizing problems with these dvs.I did not try the +R DVS though only the -R format
It is just what I wanted. It's great to have more than one for the home and office. Thank you
Video is OK but sound is bad 10 ft away in direct line of sight. Either a faulty unit or interference, the unit is producing a constant rhythmic crackling sound. Sound persists if transmitter turned off or if I turn off all lights. appliances, phone and Wifi.Will loose close to $20 on shipping (including return), this was an expensive experience.
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
THIS WAS MY FIRST DVD PLAYER, BESIDES THE ONE IN MY COMPUTER.I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR OVER A YEAR AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN MY SEARCH HAS LEAD ME RIGHT BACK TO THE TOSHIBA SD-3109. NOW THAT I OWN ONE I CAN CLEARLY SEE WHAT ALL THE HIPE WAS ABOUT.THE PICTURE QUALITY IS FLAWLESS, IN EVERY MODE:SLOW,FF,FRW,ZOOM,STILL,FRAME-BY-FRAME.THE MENUS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW TO THE POINT THAT YOU NEED NOT HAVE TO OPEN THE MANUAL, I HAVEN'T YET. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED THE SD-3109 HAS ONE FLAW. I RECENTLY TRIED TO PLAY A FINALIZED CDR IN MACHINE, NO DICE, WON'T PLAY. I WOULD ENJOY HEARING ANY FEEDBACK FROM ANYONE THAT NOTICED THIS SMALL, BUT IMPORTANT FEATURE.
Great DVDsAlmost 100% go through.It you get it under $25 per 100 it's best price you can get for good DVDs.
I did have to give it 4 stars because it really does a lot for the price and size. The telephone answering machine and phone were nice to have right on my desk. At least one message every day was cut off though. The printer seemed to work just fine, but I had a lot of trouble with the ink--saying it was empty when it wasn't, or that the cover was open when it wasn't. The cyan and magenta print heads just stopped working one day so I switched to greyscale. Now that the yellow is out it will not print at all. It has slots for all sizes of flash and memory cards on the front, that was really nice for my digital camera (for downloading to PC). The copier/scanner worked either as a flatbed or multisheet feeder. The menu was hard to figure out. I kept the pdf of the manual on my desktop. The copy center on the PC never worked right, but I just used the TWAIN support in my programs to import the scans. Even though I had a lot of problems with this printer, I'll miss it.
Just bought this printer but it only works on Windows Vista and I have Windows 7 Ultimate.I will noy buy anymore HP products!
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 purchased this battery for my son who is in college and it has performed very well. no complaints. will buy this again
This Fuji FinePix 4900 is an outstanding digital camera. This is the first digital camera that I have owned and it was so easy to use, and download the pictures to my computer. The only thing that I would sugest to go along with this great camera is one additional battery, 128mb smart card, and the carrying case. If you take the 30 minutes to read the owners manual you will be snapping pictures in 30 minutes. The battery actually lasted longer than some of the other reviews suggested. I am so happy that I was able to find this camera on Amazon ...
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.
Nice piece for the amount of money I spent on it . It functions very well , easy hook-ups , good instruction manual. Fits great in the amount of space I had . I like it .
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!
I got this camera about 4.5 years ago. the first year or two I used it Daily, then I got into photography a little bit more than video with my DSLR so I packed away this baby. I was cleaning out my storage and pulled it out, turned it on and it continues to work after being packed away for 3 years. I have to get a new battery charger cuz I cant seem to find where the cord is and I need a 6 pin to 4 pin usb cable which as I recall did not come with the camera, which isnt so bad. If you plan to transfer video to computer check your computer, I know toshibas have 4 pin to 4 pin the best solution but most computers you will need 4 pin to 6 pin (still great quality transfer rate). Not a HD camcorder so dont expect it but it gets the job done! Bottom line, if you want just home videos or a camcorder for vlogs or youtube, this camera is a very decent camera that will last a long time!
I got this camera for my birthday and recorded some very important footage of my daughters graduation. I have not been able to transfer the movies to either another disc or my computer since. The software provided gives me nothing but error messages and Canon says it is a Roxio issue and Roxio won't even talk to you without a $40 technical support fee. I have to return the camera and I am stuck with a disc that I can only watch on the camera which I will no longer have. This camera is the worst camera I have ever owned.
Great little camera, very portable and uses easy to find AAA batteries. Although only 2MP, it still takes nice snapshots and the size makes it unique. It's a pity they stopped making them.
I ordered this knowing that it wasn't listed as compatible with my Tungsten T5. I tried many times to get the software to work but it didn't. I ended up installing Mapopolis software and have been using it for over 6 months.The Navman works perfectly with Mapopolis on my T5. The receiver is very small and sits on my car dashboard. It is small enough that you could put it in a coat pocket or purse if walking around. Battery life is great - I haven't timed it but I'm sure it is around the 15hrs of active use that other people have found. If you are just an occasional user like I am, this translates into months of use before the battery dies.My only complaint is that they never bothered to update their software to make it compatible with the T5.
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!
Before buying this cable i had emerged myself into the cable world, i was looking for OCC Copper And 4N Pure Silver, So i gave this a try, and guess what... they worked!!! i really don't know the difference between OCC Copper or 4N, 7N, or Even 9n, but if there is such difference... i'll find out on the long run... Now this cables not being Such Thing, they have done the job right...
This crimper is high in quality, very far from the typical "made in China" crimpers that just end up in landfills after a couple uses.The package says "Designed in USA. Made in Taiwan." Backed by a 2 year warranty so Trendnet certainly believes this to be of high quality. The one that comes directly from Amazon is hardware version 1.1R which seems to be the latest as of this review according to the Trendnet website.The stripper does not work on all cables as pointed out by other users but this is a problem across all crimpers not just this one so do not bypass this product because it can't strip all cables perfectly. This problem occurs because the thickness of the outer insulation varies so it is hard to get it perfect for every possible cable diameter.The ratchet mechanism seems rather useless or maybe mine is faulty because the knob to turn to release it is stuck and I usually have to close in the handles for it to automatically release. It only seems to lock the handles when they are about half way closed in but I don't know if that is how it's supposed to work or if mine is faulty. I think it should have been made to lock the handles closer to the fully closed-in position instead of half way. Either way, the ratchet handle-locking is not significant to me, as a crimper this tool does a fine job.
1. They hurt. 2. they have to be pointing the right way in your ear and as I use them going to sleep it's a nightmare. 3. when you take them out everything sounds weird, I don't know why! 4. you have to stick them all the way down in your ear so they get all gross. 5. when you touch the cord it echo's in your ear like writing on a chalkboard!!I do NOT like these!
Great all-purpose lens. Not an expert photog, but the lens is very versatile and functions well. Good in moderate light as well. Would recommend the lens.
I recieved these speakers for christmas from my wife. They were on sale for 40 dollars at sears on black friday. Last week I went to circuit city and purchased a reciever unit for 60 dollars. This was a discontiued floor model shearwood 500watt unit. I installed the speakers on my garage facing my pool and patio. The sound is amazing. There is no distortion even at high volume levels. I can here the sound thoughout the whole backyard. I may purchase some fake rock speakers to complete the surround sound experience but I am happy with these. The only thing that is a bummer is the ackward way that you have to install the bracket and speaker wire onto the speaker before mounting. Other wise you can't get your hand back there to install the wire or to position which direction you want the speaker to face.
this thing is awsome but the only things i dont like about it are#1 there is no screen#2 because of #1 you cant scroll throo songs to choose without listening to every1 of them
I bought this camera when Amazon had them for $799. I thought it would be a good camera to re-familiarize myself with manual controls and a higher degree of involvement with photography. I was also in love with the design and layout of the controls and the body.I will not get into an analysis of the pros and cons of this camera; there is enough information out there to provide anyone with a sense of how the L1 measures against the competition. I will however, contribute a few observations.Even though the viewfinder is dark and small, you adapt to it fairly well. I used the camera on a 4 day trip to Colorado and found it a lot better to manage than I initially thought.This camera requires patience and a willingness to try different things. If you just stick it in Auto, you miss the whole point of using this unique instrument. A tweak here, an adjustment there, and you are rewarded with rich, detailed and well balanced images.You will be stunned at the quality of images this camera produces. Outdoor shots are beautifully rendered, bokeh is quite good, and the 14-50mm Leica lens is a joy to use, albeit a tad unforgiving when the wrong settings are used.7 megapixels is more than most people need.Low light performance is really poor. The AF hunts and hunts, high ISO performance is relatively noisy (But why would anyone shoot above ISO800 anyway?) and the built in flash only works well at close range. One cool feature is the bounce-flash feature, which returns well lit and not washed out portraits, but only at a reasonable distance.I have a Nikon D300 SLR that I use for more professional applications. I however prefer to use the L1 as a walk around, fun camera. It behaves very much like an analog camera.Perhaps one shouldn't think of this camera's challenges as shortcomings, but of how far digital photography has advanced and even gone beyond film in performance and flexibility.As long as lighting conditions are good, this camera shines!
I know it's lame to give all five stars, but this really works well for my application as a home theater PC. I am using it at an 8 foot range with the USB dongle plugged into the front of my PC. The keys are nicely responsive and it is easy to use on your lap or coffee table. I really enjoy the mousing controls. You need to change grip on the keyboard and operate them with your thumbs, which is very comfortable, and they include a clickable scroll wheel, so you can use middle click functionality to open tabs and whatnot. The mouse tracking is not awesome... you're not going to beat a Razor gaming mouse with this thing, but don't let other reviewers dissuade you from buying this on that point; it works great to get around windows and click buttons.
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 thought this was superior to the Archos 20Gb, with better interface and FM tuner, only to be shocked to observe that the only output is via USB? Who the heck uses these things on a computer once music is loaded? Where's the output to enable an RCA jack to a stereo system so you can do away with the CD changer? I returned mine same day and bought the Archos.
this new backpack is working very well for a new camera set up we have. I would recommend it highly.
At under $10 I didn't expect the sound quality to be the best. However, I did expect the earbuds to last longer than 10 days. It's worth it to spend a few extra dollars on a better pair. Otherwise, you'll probably be spending more money on another pair in a couple of weeks.
I have similar problems to the reviewer below. Even though I have used the printer 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.
i ordered a lens and i don't know if they're were not available or what, but they sent me one better than the one i ordered. that's what i was told. well pleased with it. was packaged very well.thanks,gbucey
I have both the 500 gig and the 160 gigabyte versions of this product. One day about six months after installing the 160 gigabyte the drive no longer showed in my computer.I had already brought the 500 gigabyte and everything seemed to be going fine. Then I got a Microsoft error indicating the device was not working.Of course I wrote to the Acomdata service e-mail address. It's very sophisicated. You can send them an e-mail from their whooppee dooppee web site and they do not acknowledge your communication, there is no way to evidence that you sent them an e-mail. I found an address in California but I don't think they are there anymore.Deciding I was not getting co-operation from Acomdata I bought a sata/ide to usb 2.0 adapter by Vantec. It is an excellent product. All my old drives which I had kept from obsolete computers could be recognized using this product.ACOMDATA drives were not recognized. These drives come with two partitions on them. The hybrid partition on each product was not listed when I did a device manager volume check. The "empty" partitions (non-hybrid) 145/465 on each device were listed in the volume check but without a letter. So I cannot get into them. The hybrid partitions did not show at all.I haighly recommend the Vantec adapter for recovering data from old drives.I DISCOURAGE PURCHASE OF ACOMADATA PRODUCTS. The reason is simple. They don't support their NON-DURABLE products. [...]
I purchased this item recently; and, I must say, am very happy with the use that I am getting out of it. The easiest way to re-charge a Zune mp3 player is by plugging it into this adapter.After I first purchased my Zune, I tried several times to re-charge it by plugging it up to my laptop computer. I would NOT recommend doing that, as I discovered the process of re-charging a Zune on a laptop is very slow. However, within three hours (or a little less) this adapter will fully re-charge a Zune mp3 player to provide hours of music listening entertainment. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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!
From one type of connection to another,for me this is the greatist for the price.
This is just the ticket for folks who use CompacFlash date cards and have only USB 1.0 ports to transfer data on their computers. Most card readers transfer data via USB 2.0 ports which of course work in the 1.0 ports but a much slower data transfer. Only CF cards will fit, but how many of us have more than one type of media card??! Additionally, it doesn't use those pesky cords and fits nicely in one CardBus without disturbing the other one providing you with wireless internet connection.
Couldn't buy this locally in my country so couldn't transfer video to my computer. This item was perfect for the job. Thanks so much
This works really good and is easy to use but sometimes it just goes black and doesn't work for awhile. I'd recomend something else.
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 was up in Canada visiting an ex-girlfriend and the 256MB Philips Nike PSA player I had for the trip just died on me while lifting one day so I had to purchase a new one until I could get the Nike PSA repaired back home. We went to Future Shop where I saw a sweetheart of a deal on this (it was marked down to $79) and because of the convenient size (trust me, it's small) and being that I am and always have been an audiophile so the 4GB flash memory would allow me to load a considerable amount of lossless files (I won't listen to mp3s because it's a lossy format stripped of the highs and lows that give music its depth, thus making it sound three-dimensional),I went ahead and bought it. For about eight months, I had amazing performance with absolutely no problems whatsoever. During a 10-day sojourn to my vacation house on the Outer Banks, the noise canceling aspect of the headphones stopped working. AAAARRRRRGHHHHHHH!Well, that was a long time ago and I couldn't pull myself to spending more on a set of noise cancelling headphones that I had originally spent on the player, so I just listened with the ambient noise creeping in through my Shure earbuds (even though they are great headphones, they aren't noise cancelling).On the bright side of this dark and dreary occurrence, Sony.ca has put me in touch with their parts dealer so I could purchase the original set of earbuds that came with the player and I was finally able to get back to listening! Also, the ATRAC codec has somewhat gone by the wayside and there aren't many converters for Windows 7 to convert my FLAC and Apple Lossless music collection into ATRAC Lossless, so I will be trying to convert the flash-based memory to exFAT or FAT32 at the very least.I apologize to digress the way that I did, but even though I have had problems, that is the story of my life and I'm sure you won't have similar problems. While this unit is no longer available through Amazon, I have seen it at several other sites. So if you see it, BUY IT! You won't be sorry...
LG 800G RED X SOLUTION!!1) If you order a SD card that comes w/adaptor card, you must INSERT the tiny SD card INTO the adaptor card and stick it into your laptop/computer. Look online if you don't know how to insert it properly.2) Allow the computer to recognize the card(s). Go to My Computer and find either Drive E or F or G (Wherever you put the adaptor/SD card). Right click and FORMAT this card.3)Then insert into your phone, following the instructions on tracfone or NET10 website. Those directions are available.4)You may also be able to simply insert your tiny SD card into your phone, and then use a USB cell phone cord, and then format it the same way, but the way it worked for me was to do step 1. Be careful when doing any of these steps, (and you can look up how to insert the tiny SD card into the adaptor card online).5)Once formatted, that should get rid of the red x. Then follow the normal phone manual instructions online to transfer music and files. That is the easy part.PS. The red x is normal, you just need to format the tiny SD card.**The 4GB seems like alot of memory to me. And the price is unbeatable. My only issue is that it is very difficult to set up on your own if you have never done it before. I was like a caveman trying to use it.
Needed to test hi def capacity... having no DVI port on my motherboard... it included a HDMI... but my monitor was only DVI/VGA support... so this cable did the trick. And it works great.
While this is a nice universal remote, I didn't find it overly simple to program.I haven't been able to get it to work with Bose sound equipment, which is the whole reason I purchased it vs other universal remotes which only program with codes.I thought the learning capability would be able to pick up the signal, and it does not from what I can figure out. I was trying to eliminate the tiny and easily lost Bose Cinemate remote.Any suggestions?
Works better than advertised. I bought this device and hooked it up to my Zune at full charge for both devices. I re-played the same hour and a half movie (768 K encoded) 5 times. The tunepower only went down to 50% battery level. The zune battery stayed at 100%. Needless to say, the battery life for the zune is ridiculous with this thing. I recommend unplugging the tunepower from the zune when not in use. Also, the AC adapter plug on the tunepower is only accessible if you open the kickstand, which wasn't obvious at first. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to use their zune to watch videos.
This item is an excellent value for the $$. I live almost at the far boundry for acceptable reception from 2 different NWS transmitters (according to the reception maps on the NOAA NWS web site). I have the receiver located on the ground level in an interior room, in a house with aluminum siding all around. Despite that, I get clear reception and reliable alerts from both transmitters using the built-in telescoping whip antenna. Although I saw user reviews on the web complaining about difficult programming, I found the instructions clear and easy to follow.
Use this for labeling everything.PROS1. Really sticky stays on tight.2. Good for almost all my labeling needs.3. Relatively inexpensive for the amount of label tape compared to other solutions.CONS1. Cannot remove without leaving sticker residue.2. Fads in sunlight.
This is my first high quality binoculars and I've very impressed with Pentax in the quality of the product. I have other Pentax products and they all seem to be of very high quality and good performance.The binoculars come in a very nice case that is slightly padded. It also comes with a very nice method of attaching and detaching the neck strap. Instead of having to loop through a small hole like most binoculars, these come with little snap in clips that clip right into the body instantly. You can also detach them quickly as well. Although not necessary, it is a very nice touch and it is the little things in this binocular that I find stand out.Another nice touch is that the diopter setting for the right eye is in the center of the binocular that stays hidden until you need to adjust. You just push on the "button" and it pops out to let you adjust to your eye. Then you simply push it back in , which has a nice quality snap, and it will stay protected against accidental changes.The binoculars also allow two eye relief settings. The eye cups pop out to two different heights or can stay flush if needed. Finally, to change the width of the eye distance both pieces bend TOGETHER evenly and smoothly which is nice. Everything feels very solid and seems to have been thought out well in design.Now onto the quality of view. Excellent. Very impressed. Everything is very clear, sharp and also bright which is good considering this is a 10x25 binocular. Generally 25mm binoculars are dim and worse at higher magnifications. I was debating getting the 8x25 instead to get a brighter image but the optics are very well designed that it picks up light well. For example, compared to my cheap $35 Bushnell Falcon 10x50's, these outperform then in every way except the 50mm has a larger field of view of course. However the image is sharper and brighter in the Pentax. I pointed both at the moon one night to see how much detail I could pick up. The 10x50's did well and kept in focus. The Pentax however showed more detail and texture of the moon and was brighter.Overall these are very good and well made binoculars and because of the higher quality optics I believe you can get away with the higher magnifications and still get a clear bright image.
Sound quality is excellent ( just replace the generic headphone ) , Has features that a geek would die for ( you can put your name on the display screen) can play any format under the sun. All of this for under a 100 bucks! This used to be 180. What more could you ask for. The only reason why i didnt give it 5 stars is because the buttons are a little hard to press... but this is just a minor detail.
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.
These jewel cases are beautiful...unfortunately they are for CDs whereas I needed cases for DVDs. I had to return them.
This product preformed as expected, that is, perfectly. I plugged it into the car and the adapter into my iBook G4, and it worked just fine. It appeared to charge the iBook as well as support its power draw. I don't know the technical specifications, but I know one thing: it worked.It was very useful and allowed me to not be concerned about battery performance in the car. However, despite the perfect performance, there was a small issue with setup. I would guess that the power adapter plug that goes into the iBook G4 was actually designed for the iBook G3, because the adapter does not fit snugly. While the power adapter for the Apple supplied charger fits right in, the Kensington adapter leaves a few millimeters of the plug exposed. Additionally, there is no LED on the plug itself, so I have no idea if it is done charging or not (there is a one-color LED on the box of the adapter, but this does no indicate if the battery is charging or not.Despite these little problems with the plug, I would certainly recommend this product to everyone with an iBook or PowerBook that takes long car trips.
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.
This paper is not suitable for photo printing - it is very thin, and the product description is very confusing, as it states that it is "photo-quality." The coating may be photo-quality, but paper weight is definitely not. I printed a test picture on this paper, and it wrinkled. I can only use it for large text printouts.
I have mi Canon EOS 20D with a 17-85mm, other x2 expander, other 28-300mm wite, other 400mm, and 6 batteries... fantastic
Seems to work as advertised. The operating temps of my CPUs are about 5 degrees C lower with this paste.
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!
I chose this router based on a few considerations:1) Stability2) Ease of Management/Flexibility3) PriceSo with the above in mind, I set out to replace an overly flaky previous router from DLink. My experience with the WRT54G routers of other makes (namely the non-L and non-gs) versions led me to go with Linksys due to a real-world stability. I've used a number of other wireless routers and have seen linksys models outperform other brands in terms of number of necessary reboots in a give period of time.After stability, I wanted something that was easy to manage. And to be sure, Linksys has had some extremely clunky interfaces in models/revisions past, but this model was very easy to configure out of the box w/ no CD. The initial setup took less than 20 minutes - and I'm not a network expert, however I am versed in the ins/outs from previous experience. I was able to rename the SSID, setup new login credentials, Configure WPA2, configure PPOE and setup a new address range (changed from the standard 192.168.1.x range).These configuration changes took no real time to get up and going and when plugged in to replace the dlink, it took one simple power-on for the WRT54GS to step in line and do the job w/ no issues. I'm currently sticking with the stock firmware (dated 11/07) but like the idea of being able to use the other open source firmwares if needed on this model (just like the L-series).And finally - price. This model was actually less than the L-model at the time of purchase and features the same configurability/flexibility in terms of firmware.So far, the router has been a major improvement over the DLink that was in service. Speed is noticeably faster as well. Both routers were set to G-only, so I can only infer that that the Linksys handles WPA more efficiently.Overall, this is a solid wireless router. You can spend less money for a wireless router - but for the level of service this provides, the few extra dollars is certainly worth the increased performance. Many consider wireless routers to be a commodity - everyone has one and they must all be the same, right? Wrong. There are some subtle nuances that make or break a good router. This model from Linksys gets the details down right and in doing so shines in its role as the main wireless and wired router on my network.Kudos to Linksys (Cisco) for producing a quality product.
i have had another kodak camera for 3yrs and while i enjoyed it i am now traveling more and wanted a camera with a more powerful optical zoom.after having researched different brands ,prices etc i decided to buy a kodak.i chose the z 612 because it had the 2.5 inch viewfinder ,6 megapixels ,12x optical zoom with image stabilization.i just recieved it today about 3 hrs ago.i love this camera .it is easy to use ,the zoom works well and quickly.the pictures are very crisp even at full zoom .the image stabilization works well .since i already have kodak software it was easy to upgrade my new pictures that i took today .you also can't beat the price for this quality camera.i am looking forward to taking more pictures with the z612.i would definitely recommend this product to the beginner or more experienced photographer .
Great deal bought both lens for $49 they gave me free stand and lens cleaner kit.They were very fast shipping I am very pleased.I will be buying from them again. 5 STARS great lens great deal.:)
Although my sister has rave reviews for another AT&amp;T answering machine model, I have been disappointed with this one. The AT&amp;T 1717 has a poorer playback quality than the analog model I used to have- if this were the only problem, I would still recommend it as a medium-grade answering system at a fair price for the features it offers. The fact that it also cuts off random messages, however, prompts me to ask for a return. This answering system looks good on paper, but doesn't follow through with reliable performance.
I like this product for the purpose it serves: to protect my earbuds. The ONLY thing (which really has nothing to do with the quality of it) is that you have to completely disconnect the earbuds and wind them up to put them in the case and do that every time you connect or disconnect them.....a bit time consuming, but the QUALITY is very good and even designed well. It has a pouch to hold something small inside so you don't loose it, alsoI'd buy it again!
Nothing to add to all the other 5 star ratings!!! Great product!!!
Good Price, Decent Speed.RAM is constantly used everyday for hours on ends, and sometimes not in the most coldest places. My computer stays on always, and I can't remember a single problem with it. I'm quite picky when it comes to computer stuff.Pros - works!Cons - none
Bought this to replace my I960 with something that does b+W also. The colors are out of this world. The most life-like I have ever seen. I thought my old printer was good until I re-printed some shots on this printer that I had previously printed with the I960 . I found shades and details that didn't print, or printed faintly on the I960 were present and vivid on the 9500. Black and white is indistingushable from my old darkroom days. I was an avid B+W shooter and printer, and gave up on ever being able to do my own prints again until now. I didn't believe a printer could perform this well. I have gone crazy printing everything I have, just to see the amazing shades I get with no wierd colors. THe ink tanks do seem a bit small, but last fairly long. It's hard to tell since I am printing more then I used to! Be aware, this sucker is BIG. It weights a ton, and takes a lot of room. Remember to leave 17 inches at least behind it for the front feed to work. My only complaint is the print speed. I guess good things are worth waiting for, but I am keeping my I960 for routine jobs because it is much faster. Besides, who needs great output for flyers and graphics that get thrown in a day or two.
i really like this prduct its handy and also it helps alot not to get hot love it because i could be laying down and i could still use i confortable and it doest fall down or it isnt as regularly unconfortable
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.
My battery arrived quickly and I charged it according to the instructions and now my camera is ready to go! We are taking a trip later this year and my old battery wouldn't hold the charge for very long. I was thrilled to find a replacement . Thank you all.
nothing more to say than buy this if you need it! great price, and works the way it's supposed to!
On time and great product. Would buy again from this store. I got everything that was describe on the add.
The Garmin 680 Nuvi does it and does it so well. The MSN Direct is very well intergrated into the units functions - the gas pricing is especially helpful - just tune to gas pricing and stations in the area are listed with milage, price and direction.The Bluetooth phone system is my favorite - it downloads your phone's contact list and also keeps records of phone calls and even has a text messaging function.The SD card once loaded with books, jpegs, and MP3s works very well.The FM transmitter also works well.All around a hard to beat GPS system with all the bells and whistles.
My husband wanted a lens to use to take shots indoors at high school volleyball matches, and outdoors from high up in stadiums at marching band competitions. Needed to be able to zoom in and capture our kids who are moving fast.The cheaper lenses are no good, and the expensive ones--too expensive for what we're using it for.This is the best of all worlds for us and I would sincerely recommend it for a parent wanting to document a kid's activities. I wish so much we had purchased it years earlier. Now we can have great close-ups during high speed action that we never could capture before, especially in dimly lit gyms.It more than met our expectations and has been quite durable.
Really small, great to carry anywhere.The signal isn't to strong, you must put it a few inches away of the sensor when the battery of the control isn't full. This may interfere with wide angle lenses.I recommend this, and simply put the firing mode to timer, so when i press the button, it takes the picture 2 seconds later.
Product works as advertised. I have had no problems using this or setting it up.
I gave only 4 stars because of the following:1) They only show the B version of wiring for on the product. Though, A version of the wiring code isn't used as much these days.2) Sturdy connectors for the punch down of the RJ45.3) The hold down guide that comes with the product has a good design and is easy to install.4) Recommend Buy of the Levition 6110-RW6 eXtreme 6+ Quick Port Connector, Cat6. I choose white.
I purchased a dlink wireless router to share my internet with other computers. After five calls to dlink tech support they suggested I try a different brand router or different cable modem. So I purchased the linksys router, same problems. Must be this modem. Before trying to use the router I've had good performance with the modem via ethernet. Tried to use the USB option once, couldn't get it to work.
Cable works perfectly, is much cheaper than name brands.
Wow... I guess I shouldn't really be surprised since everyone has pretty much raved about these speakers here (which is the reason that I felt so comfortable purchasing them in the first place), but seriously... for less than $50, these speakers are REMARKABLE... 'Dollar for dollar', I can't really think of anything that I've bought... um... EVER... that's been this worthwhile... Again, at this price point, I simply can't recommend these speakers enough...
This case protects the screen, while still keeping the great iPod design intact, and preventing the iPod from becoming too bulky. A great buy.
I looked for a LCD screen cleaner for a few days before settling on this one. I actually called Samsung to see what they recommended, and this was it. I used it on 2 Samsung Multisync monitors and they came out perfect. No streaks, no dust, no problems. I also splurged for the frustration free packaging because I already have enough frustration...
Comes with an SD adapter, works good with the adapter and in my Motorola V360.
a complete waste of money, regular rabbit antenna does a better job.
I bought six of these to put in my family's emergency kits. They work great for that purpose, especially considering the price. I wanted them so that I would not have to worry about batteries in the event of an emergency. You just crank them and they work! The package says 1 minute of cranking will give you 20 minutes of radio time. I was able to get the radio to work with only a few cranks. I didn't time it to see how long the battery lasted, but it would have easily been enough to check the news in the event of an emergency. My seven year-old tested the flashlight for me and was able to get them to work with just a couple of cranks.I would not recommend these for people who want a radio or flashlight for regular use.The only warning I would give is that I thought the radios were all broken at first because there a switch on the side that switches the power source from battery to dynamo and it is set to "battery" by default. No matter how much I cranked, they didn't work. I was about to return them as I couldn't find anything in the instructions when I finally noticed the switch. It needs to be on "dynamo" to operate by hand cranking.Also, when I ordered these, the photo/description made it seem like the radio and flashlight were an all-in-one unit. They are acually two seperate devices that are packaged together. I don't care, but some people might want the all-in-one unit.
I ordered this transmission system and only received a sender unit. The ad clearly states it should be a transmitter and receiver! Don't purchase this item!
So far it has worked great!! I really like it, and the price isn't bad compared to "other" well known mp3 players...
I have had many a "mouse" in my day. Many. I started using Macs when Macs first came out and PCs didn't know what a mouse was. I have had Macs since the early 80's and have used Windows PCs at work since the early 90's. I bought this PilotMouse Pro some years ago, and it was by far, by FAR the best mouse I ever had. This is because 1) it worked great on my iMac (only works with OS X not OS 9 btw); 2) it felt great and 3) it looked good. Didn't match aesthetically with my Mac but who cares.But the little guy is getting old, and the glue that holds the wonderful rubber grip on the sides is no longer holding. The rubber grips are peeling off with goop behind them. (Or maybe it's not rubber but a soft form of plastic, but it's one of the mouse's best features, making it very easy to control.) I am not sure if this is something I can fix... I'd have to clean out the goopy stuff and try some form of glue that bonds rubber & plastic.But I need more anyway, because I have both an iMac Intel and an HP Touchsmart, and I'd like to duplicate this mouse. I do have the wireless version and the grip is good but I HATE WIRELESS MICE. It takes a full minute or two of jiggling and clicking to wake up the computer and reconnect the bluetooth so you can control your cursor again, and you have to replace the *@!&* batteries every week. Don't talk to me about rechargeable batteries either, you have to replace those even more often, even if you don't have to buy as many. This mouse has a USB wire. Big deal. I don't notice it, it doesn't get in the way, and I'd rather have immediate control of my computer and not worry about battery life all the time.Unfortunately it would appear that this beloved mouse has been discontinued by the hapless (or should I say wireless) marketing "geniuses."So long old friend.
I would say these earphones are pretty good. The sound quality is nice, but the earbuds don't always stay in. The extension piece it comes with is an awesome idea. I didn't know that the earphones I would be getting would have been opened and repackaged until two days before I received them in the mail, but they were inspected and fine. For the amount I paid, they were definitely worth it.
When this thing worked, it worked out ok...I've definitely heard better quality out of cables but hey...you get what you pay for.However, it stopped working after only a couple of weeks.How many stars does a cable get when it can't supply it's basic function for more than two weeks?One.
Overall I am very happy with this ipod. It is my first mp3 player, so there is no basis for comparison. But I don't know what I would change. Sometimes the song changes but the display doesn't update to the new song. Hitting the forward button brings up the new song information. Otherwise it works great, and I don't imagine running out of space any time soon.
I bought this as a higher end circular polarizer to reduce glare and it does everything I bought it for, just be careful about over tightening it, I actually cut my hand trying to take it off once
Nice line lever converter for the money, tried several cheaper models only to have them fail after a short time.
It is such a huge pain to buy a new mouse only to see that it is worse than Intelli 1.1. I used to be a very very very good CStrike player with top aim (i keep my identity though). I owned EVERY possible mouse out there and nothing came close to that simple intelli. I am also a lucky owner of Special Edition of this mouse.Everyone in my clan used to own Logitech (I owned MX500 and 518, one owned 310, other 300, rest played on mx500) and then gave the intelli a try, because most of the professionals played with it. You know what happened? EVERYONE but one ended up buying Intelli 1.1 after a lan party. On the next LAN we beat Schroet Kommando Germany, because we all had Intelli.This mouse is amazing, it does what I want. I STRONGLY recommend using a good Mousepad like S&S; and hyperglides. The mouse is very light, aiming becomes ART, it is more like drawing other than heavy move around with MX518.Try to hold this mouse with your wrist turned clockwise 45 degrees (Like SPAWN from SK used to do), so your wrist moves more up and down and not left and right, to aim left and right).There is no aiming in world of warcraft needed, I was a flag taker, and it is always more than precise. I was the first to reach rank14 on my server (hundert on Vek'Lor server).I quit the gaming in Aug 2006 but so far.... I wish you all the very best in the choices you make. Just dont spend a hundred on a mouse. It's not worth it!
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.
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.
The Aero is about the same size and price as a Palm V, but it does so much more. PalmOS is still a bit easier to use than Pocket PC, but I'd take 8x the RAM and all the extra capabilities in a second.I did have one disappointment, though. I had hoped to replace my portable MP3 player with the Aero, but the audio output quality is quite poor in comparison to what you would get from a Rio or a Nomad. I'm not sure if this is a problem with the media player or with the Aero's audio out jack (I suspect the latter) - but then again, the Palm V doesn't even have a headphone jack.
Panasonic did not test this one enough before selling it.I CAN NOT AGREEE MORE! it randomly rejects VCR tapes and new DVDsI called and after much run around was told to bring it to a shop. bringing it to a repair shop seems pointless and wasteful, as the probelms seem to be globalthis product should be RECALLED.
I've had this scanner for two years. I read the horrible review about this printer where people love it then hate it at the end because of the ink issues.I had planned on keeping this printer until the ink ran out. I used it so little that it took almost half a year for the ink to run out. I left it on 24/7. Since it's in my office and I'm spend most of my time there, I would always here the printer cleaning itself. I guess, like the other reviewer says, it's better to waste a little ink than to have it clog. Never thought of it that way.Anyways, when I ran out of black, I didn't want to throw away this printer. I liked it soo much because it made my life easier and consolidated so many devices that I couldn't let it go. I bought refillable ink and drilled a hole on the side of the cartridge, filled it, plugged the hole and reinstalled. Of course this is where most people stop and complain about the device because it does not work after refills. After some research, I figured out how to work around this problem. You need to tape the plastic rail that is in the middle of the cartridge on the front going vertically with tape (masking or electrical) so the optical sensor doesn't think it's empty. I guess you can use a permanent marker instead of tape, but I've never tried this. BTW, I only have to do this for the color cartridges.The network function works great. I have NEVER lost connectivity with this printer. I finally decided to only turn it on when needed. When I do turn it on, it is recognized right away by the computers on the network. I don't understand why someone would lose connectivity with their mfc-420cn, but I never have in the two years I've had this printer.The amazing thing about this printer is that I bought it as a refurb at Fry's electronics and it's been going strong since.I'm tempted to get another updated brother multifunction printer, but I'll only consider it when this one gives up the ghost.Why did I not give it a 5 star rating? The scanner isn't that fast, but it does have ADF (automatic document feeder) that has never misfed. It also comes with the paperport software (must have). Also the ink issue will drive the non diy'ers away from this printer, but I gotta say, it's a great printer and works well with aftermarket ink (I'm using the one I got at costco two years ago - IMS).
Installation was a pain (XP popped up fifteen billion "installing device" screens during the installation) and the printer is full of the typical HP bloatware with no option to avoid installation of the extra junk. A printer should have a printer driver and that's it, we don't need another image viewer/editor, ink monitor, HP customer service center, etc. There's no reason that a printer's installation should require 200 megs of hard drive space.Somebody else mentioned that there is no paper tray. There is one, but it is too small to function and your pages do fall all over the place. The bright side though is that the printer does print well. Pages look great and come out fairly quick.Be forewarned, the power cord is one of those two-cord power block things and the part that goes into the outlet is VERY short, so plan on keeping the power block on the floor near the outlet (I like to keep mine on the credenza behind the printer but couldn't do it with this one).
I read the reviews and Goo Gone and decided to give it a try. I picked up some at Lowes and tried it at home. It really works!! It removes paint (I was spray painting and some of the spray landed on plastic objects that were not a part of the painting process)-- it removes dirt, grime, whatever.It's a great product.
This a great hand held. Very durable and seems to be very accurate, and reliable. Easy to read very portable. However it does not do paperless caching so I would not purchase again.
when you have as many DVDs as I do, you need this to help out.
I found the reviews on Amazon very helpful, and I'm glad I read them. Otherwise, I would have been very skeptical when I opened the package. The sender and receiver are little plastic units. They did not look like the high-tech number I was expecting. However, I trusted other positive assessments I had read and went about connecting everything.This was very easy to install, even though I am a technophobe (all you have to do is plug in). The only thing that I have not figured out is how to still enable HDTV. Otherwise, it's delightful.It iss very liberating to be able to rearrange my living room without having to worry about where my cable outlets are. I can put the TV anywhere!
I like the stands. Assembly was easy and they hide the speaker wires nicely. I think there are lots of stands that would help produce the same sound quality but I wanted to keep my whole system Bose. I have a Bose 3-2-1 system and it works greats for these speakers.
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I have used this voip router for many years (don't remember when I purchased it) and never had any problem. I also used Linksys RTP300 which is a good product too. If you have a land line phone along with a voip service, this Zoom router would be ideal for you. If you don't have a land line phone and want to use two VOIP companies at the same time, then go with the Linksys.
I am a pro photographer that has been using the 20 and 40d. The full frame sensor opened up a new world for my photography and lenses. I am especially impressed with the detail I'm getting out of the shadows in my images.
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!
This was an awesome purchase! Absolutely love it. It doesen't work the greatest in CA where there are no free FM channels, but other than that it works great!
Very good for on the road screen cleaning. Very convenient when you can't bring spray through airport security. Leaves no streaking
Let's face it. Until Apple starts manufacturing an Ipod with bluetooth capability, wires are just a necessary evil...until now. Monster has blended great sound with true wireless portability. I am normally not one to write a product review, but I just can't let such a great produt hang out there with such an awful review. The other guy must have gotten a bad pair, which is a shame because these things are great! Of course they are not on par with my Etymotic high ends, but they defnitely hold their own with other wired headphones I have owned within the same price range, and they are are far better than anything Sony has in the $50 price range. I read a number of reviews on Apple's store site which praised these things,so I figured I would take a chance despite their first review on Amazon being anything but positive. Man am I ever glad I did. They blew me away as soon as I put them on, tight bass and clear highs. And there's no cord to get tangled in my gym equipment. If it weren't for the geek factor (They look kind of silly, and I wouldn't wear them in public.) I would have given them 5 stars easily.
So far so good. The overhead lights are led type, not incandescant, so they have a white/bluish tint compared to the other lights in the car, and they are not as bright as my old unit that this replaced, but they work fine. The DVD player stores your place on the movie when you shut it off, so that it picks up where you left off when you turn it back on. Great sound through aux input on my sony stereo. Good picture. Seems to be built well, has a good feel. All the needed controls are at your fingertips and the remote works well too. The volume control does control the Aux output to the stereo which is nice, my old unit did not. We'll see how long it lasts, hopefully a long time. I only wish it came w/ a pair of IR headphones, but I was able to find an inexpensive universal headphone without any problem.
I got these headphones for a really cheap price so to me they are worth every penny I spent. But for the full price I would consider looking into other headphones mainly because the main drivers seem a little weak at times. But everything else about these headphones is fantastic.BTW, These Headphones + any QOTSA album played at full blast sounds like an orgasm.
The cartridges were the same quality that I expected and the price was very reasonable. I will buy these again!
I just love this nifty little gizmo! The set-up is extremely easy-just plug it in and all necessary cables are provided. Then you just plug in your flash card (or flash stick or other-it takes several kinds) and you are now viewing your digital images on your own television! Instead of everyone standing around your small computer screen, you can see your images on your large TV screen.You can either let the images run via the slide show, or take control and move through your images at your own pace. The remote lets you rotate pictures, and even niftier--it lets you zoom in. The zoom in feature keep the image clear.The best feature is that you can pack this gizmo up and take it with you. We just returned from an Alaskan cruise (with a ton of digital pictures). So I took this viewer over to my parents, plugged it into their TV and they were able to see all our pictures while sitting back in their easy chairs. No photo's to pass around and around--just sit back in comfort and enjoy!I would highly recommend this product--it's great!
these work just fine only one problem that you should know about since it is 6 pin to 4 pin the other 2 pins it loses are the power so it must have external power
I can't find a compelling reason to recommend a higher priced model than this one. Sound and picture as rich as can be. It is worth hooking up to a stereo system if you have one near your television.Remote features are excellent, allowing for more tricks than you'll use. Chose this after too many negative reviews of low price Sony models (I'm sure everything is fixed, but I wasn't going to take a chance over the holidays). Wasn't a Toshiba fan before this purchase (simple Sony prejudice) but now I'm willing to spend the big bucks on one of their large TV's. You'll enjoy this player and its price.
This product is advertised as working under Linux, and technically it does. Its driver, however, relies on bits of closed-source firmware that are included in the kernel source. Debian-based distributions remove this firmware for philosophical reasons, so Keyspan devices won't work out of the box on these distributions. Rather, a custom kernel compilation (or something similar) is required to get it working.
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!
The bag is top quality. I purchased it for my panasonic dvd camcorder. everything fit perfect. Plenty of room for extra disc's and batteries. Great little bag
I actually have the Que!Fire 8x8x32 CDRW burner. It worked wonderfully with my iMac (Mac OS 9.0.4) for about a month or so. However, then Toast (which was included) began having trouble recognizing the drive. Now the drive isn't recognized at all, and the burner simply won't work. And with the exception of their website, QPS tech support doesn't seem to exist. I've tried everything the website suggests and nothing fixed the problem.
Wow, it was the word came out of my mouth when I first open the box. The keys are big and the legends are big and clear. I love this big key keypad and I will never screw up again when I balance the check book. The shipping from DSI is fast.
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.
Great value product. Purchased just 3 months ago and have managed to better organize my business and personal contacts. The OCR software could be better and does sometimes fails to get the name or some other detail correctly from the business card. However this is only in very limited cases (non standard cards), but it does mean you have to carry out a quality check.The synchronization with Microsoft Outlook and back up online (atyourservice) is excellent. Allows me to access the full contact data anywhere in the world even without my laptop and blackberry.Overall an excellent product for its price. Definately recommended.
I love this camera. The 12X zoom is the feature I could not do without. Image stabilization is a must with the zoom, and its IS seems to work quite well. I took pretty good photos of glowing lava from my ship balcony. My friend's 3X zoom photos showed nothing.The only improvements I would suggest are: smaller size, a little more MP - although 3 MP is sufficient.
Pros:1. The case is sturdy and well constructed but the edges aren't sharp so I won't easily cut myself when working inside.2. audio,IEEE1394,USB ports on top of case for easy access3. tool-free mount of 2x 120mm case fans, great quality and easy to do4. tool-free mount of 3.5", 5.25" drives, although the mounts are not as high quality as the rest of the case5. many screws come with the case, I still have a few left over after putting in all the components.6. black, clear side, cool lookingCons:1. The connectors for the audio ports on the top of the case are not long enough to reach the back end of the case, unfortunately that's where the connector on my motherboard is. So I'll need to purchase an extension cord separately2. Doesn't come with 120mm fans, so you need to shell out another $20+ to get case fans. I strongly recommend 120mm Scythe S-Flex SFF21E of SFF21F ones.3. The corners of the clear plastic panel on the side chipped/broke off before I starting installing the components, I just had to glue them back on.4. the tool-free mounts for expansion cards don't seem to hold the cards tightly in place, I'd prefer good old fashioned screws. I have a VGA bracket that connects to jumpers on my motherboard (ASUS M3N78 Pro) and mounts on an empty PCI slot of the case, so I expect the mounts to hold the bracket tightly in place but it's not so right now.5. A bit heavy, in case you need to move the case around quite frequentlyupdate:I replaced my stock CPU fan/heat sink assembly with a GeminiII S CPU cooler, what happened is that the CPU air duct touches the fan and hinders it's operation. Fortunately I found that you can actually unscrew part of the air duct leaving a shorter air duct, problem solved! (The tower heatsink/fans still won't fit without removing the air duct altogether though, but I knew that and went with GeminiII S for a low profile heatsink)
Product is as pictured. The cable isn't too thin or too rigid. I bought this to use with a new video card that has and HDMI port and an older monitor that has a DVI port. My images look great. I also got this as part of the Add On program and since my other item was Prime eligible, I got the cable shipped 2 day as well. I also like that the cable came in a simple plastic bag, no nasty clam shells to cut open.
After trying the Samsung sir-t451, the Humax hfa100 is a much better product simply because it works as advertised. Please see my review on the Samsung sir-t451.Because I'm a miser, the only slight dislike I have is that the hfa100 remains "on" even after shutting it down. The unit remains warm, and according to the manual (ATM) it uses about 18 watts of power. In contrast, the Samsung tuner,ATM, only uses 2 watts of power during stand by.Overall, I'm very happy with the product.
High priced cables may be slightly better, but at only 6 feet, line losses are insignificant and, with digital, things either work or they don't. This cable works fine between my Sony Blu-Ray BDP S350 and Mitsubishi 40" LCD HD TV.
I have the DG834GT Netgear modem router but I wanted to make a wireless network in my basement lab.So I needed a wireless switch. I didn't have much money to spear (because access points costs twice as this one I took it 25 euro) and I saw this router as an Offer in an Internet store.When I got it and plugged it I was very satisfied with its piece of cake adjustments and plug and play capability.First I took a LAN cable From My Home to the basement and plugged into the router.So now I had two routers in the same network.Surprisingly there weren't any conflicts and the basement pc worked just perfect connecting to the intrnet but I was using a different set of IPs from the Primary router and I couldn't tranfer Files to another computer attached direct to the Primary's router network and I did the following Steps and had it work perfect.If you don't want to connect two routers together don't read thisPrimary Router = The router that connects to the internetSecondary Router = Router that connect to Primary to connect to the internet1)Plug a cable from a pc to a numbered port on the secondary router2)Go to the Secondary router settings3)Go LAN IP settings and write the same set as the Primary(my primary has 192.168.0.1 so I've put 192.168.0.100)but be careful,the LAN IP you've chosen shouldn't be used by another computer on your network4)Disable DHCP server5)Plug a cable from your Primary router to secondary But BE CAREFUL DON'T PLUG IT IN THE WAN PORT BUT IN A NUMBERED ONEYou'll have them work together perfectly.Actually you turn the router to a switch with this way
Just a quick clarification: an aspherical lens is a GOOD thing. The owner who complained about his camera's aspherical lens (twice, no less) is a little confused, I think.Traditional (spherical) lenses are, as the name implies, spherical. Imagine cutting a section off of a sphere. You'd think that this lens would produce beautiful pictures, but it actually produces images with some minor flaws. I believe the flaws may be the result of different colors of light diffracting in varying degrees; I'm not sure. I DO know that lens manufacturers produce lenses with slightly aspherical designs to compensate for these flaws. Aspherical lenses are more expensive than standard lenses, and produce better images.I believe that the reviewer who was complaining about aspherical lenses had his terms confused with digital zoom. Digital zoom is a worthless extra the marketing boys at the digital camera companies dreamed up to make their cameras sound better. But this camera doesn't have digital zoom. It has optical zoom.I don't own this camera, but, on paper at least, it sounds like a great camera. 3+ megapixels, 2.3 x zoom, and aspherical lens all make this sound like a high-quality product.Just trying to clear up the confusion :)
I recentely brought this product. When i am writing the DVD's the player is not supporting. When using the 8x the movies are playing. I would not recoment this product
This mouse has been on the market for nearly 10 years, and that really says something. The shape and form are absolutely perfect. After this model, their mice design and comfort level took a turn for the worse.
is a bit expensive and that would make lose a star in most cases but this stuff is truly amazingbest cleaning product i ever usedno second thoughts on this oneget it
I bought it for a college finance class and it was required to have a financial calculator. It gets the job done and the manual is plenty helpful when there is any need for assistance.
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
lets face it. apple products are simply designed well. The ipod mini is no exception to this rule. I just read a review about the creative muvo 4gb player and all I have to say is: can you use itunes? no. itunes -apple designed jukebox software- runs on both mac and pc just as the ipod mini is dually compatable with usb 2.0 (for pc) and firewire (for mac or pc) interfaces.itunes is superior software to musicmatch or basically all other crappy pc jukebox applications. This may be the ipod mini's greatest strength over the creative muvo. Well, that is if you dont take into account the unmatched user interface that the iPod boasts.seriously, the combination of itunes, ipod and my music library has made listening to tunes that I love virtually all day a reality for me. Since I am a musician outside of my day job sneakylong.com I find the ipod mini a source of inspiration during the day. The battery life of 8 hours is perfect, its more rugged (sporting an aluminum body and lower weight) than the regular ipod, and it works seamlessly with audible.com, the spoken word audio content website.Get iTrip if you can, its definately worth it as a fm modulator (perfect for the commute). If you live in the city, you can use iTrip to take over the radio in the cab and the cab driver wont know whats going on as you bob your head to your favorite cypress hill song.
What can I say that haven't been said before... I just can't imagine how did I live without an IPOD all these years.
I'm not a &quot;hi-tech&quot; person but I love a deal and I think this home theater is it. DVDs play flawlessly and even the tuner gives music DVD quality sound. The system itself is very nice looking...the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 is that set-up isn't as easy as I would have thought. I had to get a guy friend to help me here. Also the remote has buttons that serve dual functions so you need to sit down with the manual and familiarize yourself with it.I looked at other models like Onyko and Sony for weeks...reading tons of reviews and consumer comments and decided this was the way to go.
the tri pod thing broke already...i dont wanna go through the hassel of sending it back so i hope crazy glue works. the other stuff works perfectly
Bought four of these to use in a RAID. All four of the boxes had PN: 98D648 - 550 on the box. When I installed one of the drives it was smaller than the others. PN on smaller drive's label was 98J146 - 308 and it was called a Barracuda 7200.10. Larger drives were Barracuda 7200.11 9BX154 - 303 on the drive label. Returned it and will check the replacement when it arrives.7/3/08 Received replacement drive and it was Barracuda 7200.11 9BX154 - 303.
Se compr&oacute; este estuche junto con un disco duro portatil de Toshiba, el estuche se ve de muy buena calidad, semirigido, no es suave, lo cual es muy bueno para proteger el disco, si se requiere se podr&iacute;a usar para llevar hasta dos discos, ya que &eacute;ste cabe perfecto en ambos lados del estuche, de un lado tiene una cinta elastica y del otro una peque&ntilde;a red.Muy buen producto, buen dise&ntilde;o, tama&ntilde;o y calidad perfectas. Buena calidad.
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.
The first thing that I think you should consider is the weight and size of the camera. If you like a smaller camera, go with a MiniDV, but if size is not a big deal, go with the Digital 8, mainly because it is more versatile epspecially if you have older tapes. If you plan to use this for trips, i recommend MiniDV, however I bought this to make Short films with, so size was not a big factor. One great thing about this camera is that you pay ...for features worth over 1400 dollars on a MiniDV with the same quality. However this model of the Sony left me with mixed feelings. I have used both its older brother the 740 and its younger brother the 140. THey are both excellent cameras. The 140 is great, it skimps a bit in features, but for 500 dollars its a great deal. Also the 740 is great with its megapixel ccd, but you will pay an extra 100 for it. This is a nice balance between the two, however the picture feature was subpar. I decided not to return it because I got an excellent deal on it. Great features of the camera include:The super night shot (people complain becuase it is green, but it will record in 0 lux, and seriously, who needs to record color in 0 lux?)The night shot is great (Color in 4 lux!!!)The super steady shot (GREAT!!! NO TRIPOD REALLY NEEDED IF YOU HAVE A DECENTLY STEADY HAND)Memory Stick (decent pictures if you need to send on the internet?)... The quality on still pictures cannot be compared.
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.
I only get and recommend genuine brand batteries for digital cameras. We pump a lot of images through our cameras, from point and shoots to digital slrs, so having spare batteries is a must. I've bought plenty of aftermarket batteries over the years and found that while some of these aftermarket batteries in the beginning exceeded the genuine batteries at a cheaper price, they all faded out within a month or two. Some of them to the point where they die after a couple of images. After "saving" money on these aftermarket batteries I realized that spending the money on the actual canon (or nikon, etc) batteries would have saved me considerably more.
I originally had one of these for about 6 years, and lost it. I liked it so much I bought another one. The obvious drawback is it's only 1GB, but you can still fit plenty of music on it. Perfect for the gym, a run, or whenever you may need to listen to some music.
I've fixed hundreds of music CDs and DVDs over the years. Nearly every retail product claiming to do this is a rip-off. Commercial disc fixers cost hundreds and require a good deal of maintenance. I've gotten good results with extremely fine emery papers and Meguiar's PlastX polish. Scratch Out! has a mild abrasive suspended in water, and it works pretty darn well--it's certainly easier to use than emery paper. You really do need to shake well and apply a fairly liberal amount. The "heavy pressure" mentioned on the packaging isn't needed, unless scratches are really, really bad. I found that by using a lighter pressure, long elliptical strokes, and turning the disc as I go works great. You just have to be patient and give it a few minutes. I use soap & water to remove the polish, rather than just wiping dry per the instructions. The fine scratches some folks complain about are normal to polishing and don't impact normal operation. This stuff is so much cheaper than all those mechanical and electric scratch removers--AND IT WORKS BETTER! I highly recommend it.May, 2010: Let me add that I repair most scratches with Scratch Out! these days, and that I follow up with Meguiar's PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish. I wash the Scratch Out! off with soap and water BEFORE it dries up on the disc. I imagine most people having trouble with the product are following the directions and buffing the dried Scratch Out! off their discs. DON'T DO THAT! Wash it off BEFORE it dries up! After washing and drying the disc, I polish with the Meguiar's PlastX, using the same long elliptical strokes as before. Buff with a clean, dry cloth (really, just a clean scrap of cotton T-shirt). Only the most severe scratches need actual sanding with emery papers. Even then, I finish the job with Scratch Out! and Meguiar's, as emery papers, no matter how fine, seem to leave a cloudy haze on discs.
Hey folks, don't fret: Regular supermarket kitchen garbage bags work fine. You don't need to bother with these.
the cables are built with high standards, i am happy to have them conected to all my equipment!!
This glass clip frame is exactly that, no border, just clips . I got it for a small poster and it is perfect. The clips were a little tricky at first but great product!
fast shipping, came as described, happy to have something to back up EVERYTHING on!!
I had been using Bose noise-canceling headphones at work for listening to music/podcasts, but ended up giving them to my husband for traveling. Ordered these as a stand-in until I had the $$ together for another pair of Bose. I have no intention of buying the Bose after using these for a short time. The sound is amazing!Overall comfort is great. They are lightweight and I forget I have them on.The sound is crisp and detailed - I am listening to music more than I used to because it sounds so great. I used to listen to news/podcasts most of the time, but now I can't wait for more music to catch subtleties I have missed in the past.A terrific bargain - I'm thrilled with this purchase.
I was very happy to find this item and get it at a competitive price on short notice (rush delivery.) The memory stick has done everything I have asked of it. Previously, I used the 256Mb versions of this same product over the last 3 years with good results.
I bought this tripod way back in the 1990's when I was in college. I'm surprised they're still making it. Then again, I'm not, because it's pretty good. Obviously you could spend more and get something better, but this is a quality tripod. Anyway, I've used lots of different heads on it. The thing has served me very well. It's light, strong, and built to last. For the price it's very good. I own other tripods, but still use this most of the time because it's easy to travel with and I shoot 35mm sized SLRs. It provides plenty of stability for that kind of use. Just don't put a crappy head on it like a lot of photographers do.
Yes. Someone could still come steal my entire PC even with the case locked shut, but they can't easily pop open the side and pocket my ram! This is a simple, yet ingenious device. The bezel around the key hole spins freely so even if you can clamp a pair of pliers on the angled surface, it wouldn't loosen easily. A determined thief could unscrew this thing, but it will keep honest people honest. Very worth a few dollars for those of us whose self-purchased PCs are in a place with lots of other people around at all hours of the day and night.
If you use a camera at slow shutter speeds, this is a must have. this eliminates all camera shake from manualy pressing the shutter release on the camera body, which leaves you with a nice crisp and clean picture. It also give you the option to be in your own pictures, and set off the shutter when YOU want to, not when the Timer wants to. It works great, never fails. I recommend this to any photographer
The screen was amazing, so clear in HD, and progressive scan dvd. Then we noticed a blue line going from top to bottom on the right side of the screen. Looks like I will be returning it. I will exchange it, and hope the next one performs better since it looked so good.
If it weren't for this dual purpose cable we would have no way to charge the Kindle. The adapter doesn't work.
I'm not technologically savy, so all I have to say about this product is IT WORKS! It makes my laptop and my PC usable, and I'm happy. So there!
I had this lamp for about 5 years and love it. However, there is one big problem. The lamp doesn't work well with energy bulbs. The type of bulbs that last for a couple years and use less energy. When used with this type of bulb the lamp makes a high pitched sound that is annoying. I have another touch floor lamp that does the same thing. So I think it is just how touch lamp work that make them not so good with energy bulbs. If you don't mind using standard bulbs this lamp is great.
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A friend of mine received this as a gift, and I helped them to set this up and tried it out. Talk about junk! The camera would not consistently turn on, that's the biggest problem. We took it back to the store it was purchased from (Best Buy), and despite having an extended warranty we were told to just live with it, because the problem was spuratic... swapping out the camera was not even an option (this just reinforced my already low opinion of Best Buy and the absurdity of paying for an extended warranty). I guess we'll have to contact Kodak directly and see if they can fix this.The printer had a terrible time simply grabbing the paper from the tray, I had to fiddle with it for an hour before getting the first one to print.Other than that, yeah, the photos look pretty good (when the camera decides to work) and the printouts look pretty good (when the printer decides to print). All I can say is, I would never buy a Kodak camera. My newest camera is a Canon (purchased from Amazon), and they are fantastic, not one problem with those. The Canon printers are also very good.
I loved this piece until it suddenly died on me. Thank God I didn't have anything important on it that I didn't have a copy of. Make sure you always back up your data- you certainly can't rely on this to keep your only copy.
We bought two cartridges and one was empty. We are so not satisfied with this vendor!
This card plugged in and played. Perfectly. The first time. What else can I can I say? I've used in daily for over a month, about two hours per day. It's as great as the first day I plugged it in. Great value.
As advertised, it easily cleans those annoying fingerprints on LCD. Just wish it came with a mini version for the glasses.Small annoyance: labeled as 'exclusively' made for ipad or iphone. I see some value in the marketing gimmick, but it is irritating if you don't care for the 'i''s.
It does what it suppose to do. A lot cheaper compare to buying from Nikon. I'd recommend to a friend.
This adapter was much less in price than what I thought I would have to pay - so I wondered if it would work as well as the $80 to $120 models I saw listed on other sites. For the price ($20) this is an extremely good adaptor. It's better than the one that came with my laptop. I have had it for 2 months and it's still exceeding expectations.
This TV has a great picture, which is the only reason I give it 2 stars instead of 1. We had it for about 2 to 3 months when it started randomly turning off and back on again. Toshiba's website "tech" support provided no help whatsoever, just said take it to an authorized repair shop.Toshiba told the repair shop that they have no time frame for the needed parts to ship out. The repair shop has many other Toshiba TVs that have been waiting for parts for weeks and months. I wouldn't waste my money on a Toshiba again.
I recently bought an iRiver iHP-120 MP3 player...and like most people,didn't care for the ear buds that came with it....so I looked around various websites and read reviews and found that one could spend close to the price of what I paid for my iRiver ($300.00) for REALLY great earbuds. And I am sure they are REALLY great -- but ya know - I don't have that sort of money . . I'm lucky I was able to afford to buy my iRiver. So. I came across several really good reviews (CNET has an excellent rating for these) and decided for the price it was worth a shot -- and sure enough I have to say -- these are simply excellent.Yes, you do have to insert them into your ear properly to hear the full effect, but that was nowhere near as scary or as difficult as some folks had made it sound. Usually earbuds make my ears ache - these don't at ALL....I can wear them for hours at work (right now I am at my desk a lot crunching numbers and analyzing data) and I barely notice that I have them in....the sound is just absolutely superb - I'm extremely pleased with them.They come with silicon earbud covers that are in three sizes so you can fit them exactly to your ear size .....highly recommend these earbuds....they're a wonderful compliment to the iRiver.
I purchased this cable to connect my iMac to my home receiver via the Mac headphone out/optical audio out port to my receiver's optical input. This cable plugs in just like a 3.5 mini plug but it has fiber in the middle to carry the optical signal. This cable works great and the price can not be beat.
Hi, I have been using this headphone for some time. There isn't much to complain about here. Sound is fine. Build quality is OK though looks fragile. The key thing with this headphone is that it can run on an iPhone and similar audio players as it has highly sensitive drivers in it. The audio quality is above average, but my cheaper 4+ yrs old Radio Shack headphones are not far from this and have lasted more than 4 yrs, says a lot about their build quality. Those who can be a bit careful with their gadgets and like good sound should go for this. People having tendency to break things might wanna stay away. You also get a decent quality pouch along with this to carry the headphones along. I would give it a 4.5, but amazon won't permit that.
After wrapping my eyeballs around hundreds of reviews about the various digital recorders on the market, I found myself leaning heavily towards the Olympus WS-320M. All that remained was to find the best price....and once again, the winner was Amazon.The reason that I ordered this particular digital recording device is because I am a nursing major who is currently taking an advanced Anatomy & Physiology class. Prior to classes commmencing, I heard through the grapevine that my A&P; professor tests strictly from his extremely intense lecture notes. I was delighted to find a digital voice recorder with a built-in USB port and many great reviews regarding its top-notch recording/sound quality, not to mention its HUGE storage capacity (1G). I was undaunted by the few less-than-enthusiastic reviews concerning the supposed tiny, hard to press buttons, the battery consumption and the "delicate" materials and construction. Three weeks into class, here are my findings:1. The recording ability of this device is amazing! Lecture and lab take place in a fairly large room with a high ceiling, and the instructor often talks and writes on the board at the same time (approx. 15-20 ft. away at times). The recorder picks him up just fine!2. I am still on the same AAA battery and lecture can last for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, twice a week.3. I am able to transfer the sound files directly into my laptop or full-size computer, transfer into iTunes and put on my Nano to listen on the go.4. Unless you have humongous hands/fingers, the small buttons are manageable.5. The materials used for this device are lightweight and probably should be handled a little more carefully, but will probably last a very long time with proper care (seems like a common sense thing when dealing with any sort of machinery or electronic equipment). Spend a little extra and order the case for it- this is an investment, especially if you are on a student budget, so take care of it!6. The sound quality, already very good, actually improves when transferred onto a computer for further uses.7. It is a breeze to operate right from the get-go, and with only a quick perusal of the instruction manual to get the most out of this amazing little machine.THIS IS A GEM OF A DEVICE! I would buy it again in a heartbeat (no pun intended).
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.
So frustrating. Test at home and they work fine... then beep beep beep for no reason? We sent back twice and got a new radio, but found the problem in the connection at the head set. So far we went through 4 head sets and all had problems with the wires braking in the plug. Sometimes when they worked it was great. Also there are too many buttons for functions and you can not adjust volume easily, so if it's just a short distance and you don't put in ear plugs the volume is set too loud.
I just got these headphones today and there great. They block out all the outside noises which all that matters to me and. They work like your in your own music world. It's really great and there not loud so you dont bust an eardrum I reccommend them if you want some ear phones the clunkiness is not that bad. If your just gonna sit down and listen to music or on your computer there okay but not to walk around with them. there bulky and make you look funny.
I have used this product SEVERAL times and have had nearly 100% success restoring unplayable dvds. Follow the directions closely and often it needs to be applied more than once. I rubbed until the 'haze' was gone or almost gone. I really love this product.
When I workout, I like to workout for a while, generally more than 3 hours. So I purchased this player (256MB Rio Cali), a 128MB SimpleTech Secure Digital Card, and a 512MB SanDisk Secure Digital Card. I put my base set of songs on the Rio itself, and different suites of songs on each of the additional memory cards, with the idea of using one card or another depending on the workout/day. Downloading was easy using the enclosed software, and also via Windows Media Player 9. I've had no problems using Windows XP.NOTE: One strange thing I found was that I could only download songs onto the Rio and have it recognize the additional memory cards when I removed the battery from the player.The headphones are of fine quality, and their soft cushioning doesn't hurt my ears. The armband strap is soft, and the velco very grippy.And if my MP3 collection wasn't enough, the Radio Tuner works great. It is easy to bookmark stations, and I had no problem picking up all my local favorites.
I can't say enough good things about these Koss headphones. I listen to music 24/7 and these are some of the best headphones period, especially for the price. They are perfect for portable use with an MP3 player.My first pair that got damaged and no longer worked. I sent them back to Koss and received a new pair from their factory for the cost of the postage only. What a deal! That experience and the great sound of these PortaPro's led me to buy another pair of Koss' higher end phones recently. I hope that they sound as good as the PortaPro's but I think they're hard to beat.These are simply awesome for everyday portable use. They perform better than some headphones costing 3 times as much. If you only buy these you would be very happy and you would have only spent approx $40.00.
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.
I got this bag about a year or so ago. It currently holds the following without a problem:40D28-135 Lens Kit that came with the 40DSpeedlite II50mm lenscleaning accessoriesmemory cardsmanualsbinocularsP&S; cameravideo cameraGary Fong light sphere diffuserIt's comfortable, easy to travel with, easy to get in and out and I feel safe with it.I initially bought a LowePro slingshot but didn't like it.The only con I can think of is that it's not weatherproof but I just put a plastic bag around it in that case.I'm getting a 70-200 lens and I don't think it will fit with everything else but we'll see.Overall, a great bag. The side pockets are a plus as well as the stretch/grab area on the front.Seems pretty durable and seems to hold equipment securely and safely inside.Hope this helps.
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.
These plates were packaged appropriately and sent in a timely manner. Once they arrived, they appeared much larger than I had envisioned. From the website, these 12&#34; plates were recommended to fit an 8&#34; opening. Unless you want your house looking like an industrial park, pay a little more and find something that fits appropriately. Upon mailing these back, I was told that each and every one of the plates was dented. Odd, considering I didn't take any of them out of the packaging. The compay was quick to respond to emails until I asked for photographs of the damage. Although I had initially planned to return these monsters and replace with more appropriately sized speakers from the same company, their unwillingness to offer even partial credit towards a new purchase has soured me on their customer-focus. I will be buying additional covers today, but from a different comany.
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.
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.
This is my first GPS and I really thought it would perform better. The signal acquisition was poor unless clear sky was found and the boot up took way too long. The screen is really too small to be very useful however when used with TOPO & Metro-guide a lot of information is available. Maybe I still need to work with it but the GPS location shows on the Satellite screen not on the Map page so you need to switch between the two. the Altimeter is based on air pressure but can be calibrated based on GPS... Why not just use the GPS altimeter unless GPS is off. As for the Compass, forget it if any Iron is around (Car, train, ship...)I purchased this for an Alaska trip and was less than thrilled. On the Plane I needed to hold it to the window and only occasionally got a lock, on a train I needed to be outside and on our cruise ship it only worked on the top deck. a full 360 degrees view of the sky was needed... It lost signal when in a valley if there were tall mountains around. But It did work on the Jeep dashboard contrary to other reports. Maybe they have metallic windshield tint that causes a block signal. (Most GMs, Lexis, saturn, saab, etc.)But it did go everywhere as it fits into a pocket.
The high quality of this cable its fine.i use this cable whit my t.c. electronic desktop konnekt 6 audio interface, and work very well. i recomend this :D
This is a top of the line AM and FM unit! Sensitivity is excellent, pulling in distant stations. Very satisfied. Bought a 2nd unit for my other home.
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.
Read the other reviews for how this device looks, sounds, and functions. Suffice to say it looks, sounds, and functions quite nicely. But read on...About me... I have a library of WMA and MP3 music files that I access through Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11). I never buy songs on-line. Instead, I buy CDs, here at Amazon mostly, and rip to my computer. I'm not interested in the DRM shenanigans of the on-line music stores - too many rules, restrictions, and headaches.Anyway...After receiving the Zune I was STUNNED to discover it doesn't support Microsoft's own "Plays for Sure" (PFS) specification. PFS allows you to plug the player device into any Windows PC using WMP10/11 and it will be immediately recognized and ready for use. I assumed microsoft's flagship player product would support their own spec. Instead, you must install a separate program (ala iTunes) in order to access and work with the Zune.Unfortunately, for THIS user, no PFS and proprietary software is a DEAL KILLER.Mine is going back to Amazon. I'm thinking about the "30 GB Creative Zen Vision W" or the "30 GB Toshiba MES30VW Gigabeat" instead. They have similar features and support PFS.Take care all.Update 12/18/2006I bought a 60 gig Zen W and am very satisfied with it. It's big though, probably 1/2 again as large as the Zune, so be careful if a small size is important to you. The Zen's display screen is large and bright.My gripes about the Zune's lack of "Plays for Sure" compatibility and the need for special software are gone with the Zen W. Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) recognized it immediately and was ready to work with it very quickly. Note that I applied a free firmware update from Creative before I even tried to hook up with WMP11.The Zen comes with a few special programs that allow you to do music/media synchronization in their own program (if you are not using WMP11). They also include some groovy software that let's you get Podcasts, Audible books, and information from Outlook - none of which interest me too much. I'm all about the music.Take care all and Happy Holidays.
This product was purchased as a christmas gift and was a real disappointment when the software that was included did not allow the unit to sync. Sync is the process which allows media to be downloaded from the PC or laptop to the Zune unit. I installed the software on both a desktop PC as well as a laptop PC and the result was the same in that the Zune was never detected by the PC. Both of these PC's are running microsoft windows XP.Bottom line is that the Zune is not useable which is an extreme disappointment especially for a child who had hoped to receive this for christmas.Therefore, BEWARE when you purchase refurbished electronics as software is tricky and if not up to date can cause problems. I will never purchase refurbished again.
I researched and researched before I purchased this camera. This is my fourth Olympus digital camera (I just keep upgrading), and I am completely in love with my E500. It's everything I wanted and more. The camera feels nice in my hands-- substantial, but not heavy. The lenses take crisp, clear photos, and the viewfinder, though a tad on the small size, is pretty true to what I capture. I'm still getting used to all of the options-- there are a ton-- and I sometimes have to remind myself to revert back to some options after I've been playing around with it. It does take a little more time to be ready to use when you're used to a point-and-shoot. :) I also bought the macro lens and a remote control... both have been very useful. I love the wide angle of the 14-45mm and the telephoto on the 40-150mm is fantastic! I'm just amazed at the versatility that these lenses offer. I would recommend this to anyone. :)
bought this for a nikon slr about 5 yrs ago and still going strong. can store tons of pics, and this thing keeps on ticking. though prices have come down significantly during that period, can still say it was a great investment.
The Skullcandy Skullcrushers are the best headphones I have ever used. I have been DJing for 5 years and have used other headphones from Sony and Audioquest.The Bass response is amazing and Isee no drawbacks to these headphones.
I brought norcent DP300 HE112******. There are lots of procedures to make it region free. The one that worked for me was :1)Turn Power on2)using remote open/close,setup,8,8,8,8,Next(>>|)3)A page appears ...goto version and change the region to 0 for region free.4)Goto to main page and you are done.....hurrrray
This bag has plenty of storage space by using the velcro partitions. The partitions can be moved around the equipment to make it snug. All of my gear fits nicely and securely. I still have more space for future equipment. There's also plenty of pockets inside and on the outside of the bag. I put all of my manuals, cables, caps, filters in these pockets. Still have room for more. The best part for me its a backpack. I don't have to carry in one hand or strap over a shoulder, but I could if I wanted to. It securely straps to my back with no worries of anything falling out and keeping my hands free.
This surge protector is great. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a computer/entertainment center surge protector.Pros:- Easy access to all 12 outlets- varied spacing between outlets to accommodate "wall warts" and standard plugs- long cord- flat, angled wall plug (hides behind furniture well and keeps the cord from sticking out from the wall)- includes phone, ethernet, and coax connections- low cost to value of productCons:- Coax and telephone jacks make the bottom of this unit a little bulky at the bottom- a bit wider than alternatives
This is the only way in my opinion to hook up your home subwoofer and at this price you won't be disappointed.
Just perfect. We were not sure what to expect and got the unexpected. They were brand new and just what we wanted.Very happy
the manual was a little awkward, so it took a while to figure out the intracacies of the tower. it is not completely intuitive and the manual doesn't help out that much. any real experience with towers would remedy this. not a real tower for first timers.however, it works beautifully now. it's quiet, has some nice features, and good accessability.
Very good quality product at a very affordable price for us! Easy ordering, very quick delivery and it sounds/plays great! Thanks!
My online purchase of a garmin mount for a bicycle was an excellent value purchase, and I was very satisfied with the purchase.
Replacing the old battery in my laptop was a great improvement. However, battery life with laptops still seems to be an issue. As far as shipment, it was delivered as promised.
I am not sure of the conditions that the previous reviewer must have been in in order to only get 4 or 5 feet of service from this combo. Fog? Blizzard? Plague of Locusts? I had previously used the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0 and after that experience, ANYTHING would have seemed to be better. I used it in my HTPC setup and it was a nightmare. This Logitech setup works from 15+ feet away andthe signal even works through the arm of my couch. Can't ask for any more than that. This is one of the best investments I have made in computer-related products...you will not regret buying it!
I actually bought this to use as a wired router with another Access Point so I can't comment on its own wireless. I used it to replace an aging Dlink wireless G router from 4 years ago and found this one bulletproof and way faster though ethernet. The GUI is fast and doesn't get hung or do weird resets at time like some other routers. I am pleased with this unit, appears well built.
The product delivery and all that was perfect. The player is pretty good. But had some headache with the software installation. Guess M$ needs to do some work on that. The Zune marketplace never works... so forget an interface life that could match the iTunes. I would have appreciated a list of pains with the software before. As far as the music play and video is concerned, its pretty good. A lot bulky though. I guess they need to be a lot more aggressive in making it as popular as the pod.
Got this item for a Panasonic AE-1000U. It is mounted directly to the ceiling and screwed into rafters above the drywall (although you can mount it onto a pipe.) Its not the easiest to adjust, but it is relatively inexpensive and once you get it pointed in the right direction, it locks down tight and keeps the projector fixed.The thing I really like is that it mounts the projector very close to the ceiling.
Normally you pay WAY too much for sub/amp hookups when you go to a retailer. It's nice to have the option to buy these for cheaper. They are nice cables and I didn't have any problems using or installing these. I have a walmart sub/amp/box/etc setup and these are just perfect for that. If you're dropping $1k+ on your system, these aren't the cables for you(if you're dropping that much, you probably already know that though).PROS:Good qualityMore than enough length of cable to wire even the biggest of carsGood instructionsCONS:Not the best for a really big system that needs A LOT of power.
I am an Art Student at UMass, and I was getting assignments where I had to take some really upclose images of some 3-D models that I have made and this camera does an amazing job. It captures beautiful lighting, it can handle very close up and crisp pictures. I recommend this camera to anyone, but especially to fellow art students. I was worried that it wouldn't work like I wanted it to, but I love it. Its not for the professional photographer, but I really enjoy what it can do. It is also small and compact which is nice and you can also take short video camera files, which is always great fun
Sadly, I am returning this lens. Shooting in low light, it can't seem to autofocus. Using my bedroom overhead light and focusing on something across the room, it will zoom in and out while it flashes to find its focus, and when it is done with its process, it is very blurry.
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.
After reading the previous useful reviews, I was concerned about the length of the audio cable - if it would be long enough to reach both the VGA and audio ports on my laptop, which are on opposite L/R sides. Well I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived - unlike the photo, it was long enough. I measured the audio cable at 23" long, not including the VGA and audio jack housings.I've used the cable several times with no problems between my laptop and my 1080 flat screen TV and am pleased with this purchase.7/28/10 Update - Product still performs well. It now runs between a PC in the basement and the 1st floor TV, but is barely used.
This battery works perfectly well with my Chumby One as described by others (Thanks!). After fully charged, the battery can run my Chumby One for about 2 hours and 20 minutes with Pandora running before the machine totally shut down (no warning sign). During this battery run-down test, I dimmed the light to 50% (song names and everything are still highly visible), and speaker volume set at about 75%.
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.
I had the exact same experience as Brandon E. Baker did (see his review). I had the same motivation as he did and bought both the jbuds and this Colby because of the price. And while they are not that bad sound-wise (though I am not a sophisticated audiophile) the plugs keep slipping out of position. At that point it does not matter how good the quality of sound is, since it does not sound that great anymore. It does not quite slip and fall off. It lodges itself in the ear in a position where the sound is not what it would be as when it is tucked in. Guess I should have listened to you Brandon but got persuaded by all those positive comments.
Something wrong with the cord, probably a break in the wire, causing the right ear not to work correctly. I get only a faint sound in the right ear, OK for podcasts but no good for music. I do like the fit in my ear, they are comfortable and the sound is good enough (in left side) for cheap headphones. If both sides worked I think I would like these. But quality standards are suspect.
I popped these into my SLR camera a month back and they still work at full power (there is a power indicator on the camera) after some intensive usage. The flash of the camera charges immediately which indicates the power of the batteries too.Great price Amazon!!!
I don't have to write much as the previous reviews sum things up quite well. However, I do want to touch on a couple of things.1. When I was debating on which GPS unit to buy, I had reservations on the Garmin 60CSX due to some of the reviews mentioning the learning curve navigating through the screens and setups. It came with a nice, thick manual that, once I read it, I understood the unit pretty well. Once I played with it for a little bit, I had it down pat. It's not that difficult of a unit to understand. Just read the manual.2. The c.d. that comes with it is the 'Trip and Waypoint Manager' software. The quick start guide that comes with the Garmin mentions installing the software before hooking the Garmin to the computer for the first time as there are necessary drivers that must be installed from the disc. The disc will only install on the 'C' drive and cannot be changed. My computer has a different letter designating my hard drive and couldn't install it. After notifying Garmin's support, they e-mailed me back two days later and said the software is old and the drive letter can't be changed. This turned out to be no big deal as I was able to go to Garmin's site and download the drivers. They also gave me a link to a program called 'BaseCamp' which it their new version of the 'Trip and Waypoint Manager'. It turned out to be no big deal but is something to be aware of.Lastly, my main purpose for this purchase is for Geocaching. The Garmin 60CSX is a full blown, very powerful and accurate GPS unit for any situation involving GPS navigation necessities, but does have a nice dedicated program for geocaching where I'm able to do paperless geocaching. The caches can be uploaded to it from 'Basecamp' or geocaching.com. or manually inserted. I put a few hundred caches on it and am set for quite a while.To sum it up, I love this unit and for the price, I give it my highest recommendation as I don't think you can find a more powerful, feature-rich GPS unit.
HAD THIS AMP HOOKED UP TO SOME 6.5 COMPONENTS AND 4X6 COMPONENTS , SOUNDED REAL GOOD BUT THAN A WEEK AGO I WAS LISTENING TO MUSIC THEN THE AMP JUST WENT CRAZY IT MADE THE SPEAKER SOUND LIKE THE WIRES WERE CROSSED BUT THEY WERE NOT SO I BOUGHT A CRUNCH AMP TO REPLACE IT , HOPEFULLY I CAN GET THE OBCON FIXED BECAUSE I REALLY LIKED IT
These are nice solid cables, they have performed well on Blu Ray and HDDVD video signals to my TV.I think they are at the right price/performance point. I don't like to buy the cheapest cables, but don't necessarily buy into the all the high end claims on those 100$ plus cables, it's a digital signal after all.I have not been able to judge their audio capabilities as I've yet to move to a 7.1 receiver. Maybe next year..
I NEEDED AN RCA AUDIO/VIDEO CABLE. I FOUND THIS ONE AND I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED BY THE CHEAP PRICE AND BY THE LENGTH OF 12 FEET.DELIVERY WAS ACCURATE. THE PRODUCT WAS WELL MADE WITH REINFORCEMENT ALONG THE CABLE WHERE THE RED, WHITE, AND YELLOW CABLES SPLIT OFF FROM THE MAIN INTEGRATED CABLE.THE CONTACT POINTS ARE GOLD PLATED. IT IS WORKING WELL AND I CAN'T BELIEVE I PAID LESS THAN $5.00. I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED TO PAY AROUND $15.00 FOR A CABLE THIS LONG.A QUALITY PRODUCT AT A GREAT PRICE.
Well built and works flawless, really like it though the price is a bit high
These headphones are great and having got them on sale they were an even better deal for me. I was surprised at how comfortable they were -- at first. However, after wearing them for an hour or so they do get a little hot/uncomfortable over the ears. I expect this with anything over the ears though. And I always forget to turn the subwoofer controller off(causing the battery to die) when I am done using them so I usually don't bother with the subwoofer some days.
I bought this TV in January 2007 and I love it. The picture is phenomenal. A friend of mine bought the smaller version of this set and loves it too.At this point in time (late Nov 2007), though, the newer models are out and so this one is likely outdated or will be discontinued soon. But if you can get one for a solid discount off the new models (say $1500?) you wouldn't be unhappy.And as many others have written, set the Picture Mode to something other than Vivid for a more natural, pleasing view.
I bought two of these units and gave one to my father-in-law as a gift. As severe weather season just kicked in here in Wisconsin, I bet he is questioning my motivation. This thing is a medieval torture device. Yes, it is nice to get weather updates at the push of a button, but we purchased this after a friend's house was taken down by a tornado, and we thought it would be nice to have something that warned us of impending doom coming in the night. Unfortunately, it warns you of everything. There is a screeching alarm for a thunderstorm watch, then another for when it is upgraded to warning, then another for the tornado watch, then another for the flood watch, then the flood warning. I was awake from nine to midnight two nights ago with one ear piercing alarm after the next. Finally I had to turn the thing off, as I was willing to be blown away by a tornado rather than being awakened again. I don't want to be awakened unless I am in imminent peril. Can you say 'night mode'. Really, as hard as it is to believe, there is no way around these alarms. Either you take them all, or you have to have no alarm at all. In all other ways a nice radio, just don't plan on getting any sleep on stormy nights.
Second unit I purchase and worked as expected. Enhances the capability of my computer. Easy to install with minimal effort.
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!
searched high and low for speakers this size and high watts. bought 2 sets for my 4 door 07 tahoe added a 400 watt amp and the system sounds great even when i shut off my sub bass 12'2 these speakers kick @ss and sound clear. very happy with the purchase
i like this camera because i can make realy very good pictures .
I bought one from circuit city and hooked up in my home. In Store, it sounded great, but in home it is not really. What I realized is because of the selective clips, it sounded great in stores.In the Bose Outlet Stores, they will show a demo in a soundproof room with proper speaker adjustment. It requires a kind of closed rectangle shape room. In real life, not all the apartments will be having this kind of living room. That is why you wont find any bose stores in town.Many of the remote control functions are missing in the system including Closed Caption, Slow, XX Frame forwarding, eject and etc. All these are there in $35 DVD Player.Overall I dont recommend this system. I had Panasonic scht900, paid about $500. Definately there is diffrence between the panasonic one and bose one, but I dont feel its worth for that money. Dont go for it.
I bought these speakers to use with my digital projector when I present my Slide Shows and Video programs to various organizations. The speakers really performed with such rich sound that some people thought they were watching an Imax presentation.
I bought this polarizer used in "like new" condition. It's a great polarizer, one of the best money can buy. There was, however, a very tiny mark on the glass, but it's not big enough to effect image quality. All in all, a very good buy.
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.
I'm not sure why people are complaining but it was sooo easy to install and use.First it has no documentation because it can be used for the D40's, D50's ,D70's, D80's and I assume the new D90's. The instructions is in the camera documentation. Besides... just look through the setup and you'll see where it is. I have a D40 and it was in the shooting mode. There is a 2sec delay and an instant shoot. I program my FN button to change the shooting mode. You cannot have continuous shoots with the remote mode.Second. All infrared remotes are line of sight. Most people don't know the difference between Infrared, RF(car remote), high end Radio (Wireless networks and Wireless phones) & Bluetooth. All of them are wireless... (WIRE + LESS) Infrared can only go about 8 to 20 feet depending on the conditions and the size of the sensor. Think of it this way... how far can you be to change the tv channel? 10 feet? 20 feet? Outside the house? This is exactly the same.In conclusion. It's a great buy. If it costs $30 it would still be worth it. No need to watch the blinking light and run across the room to be in the picture. Also you can get some funny candid shots when no one knows when the picture takes place.
Excellent product, very well designed for golf, only one laser shot required to assess the distance to the object, I trust the feedback without question.
I PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND THE BATTERY FOR AN ADDITIONAL $40 IT STOPPED WORKING NOW POLAROID WONT COVER ME FOR EITHER PRODUCT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, THIS WAS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF MONEY EVER!!!!
Its cheaper and thinner than the last gen and also has the "cover flow" feature seen in Itunes already. I will have to say that the click wheal is not NEARLY as sensitize as the last one and that bugs me, especially since i had to cut out the plastic wheel cover from my old case even though it worked flawlessly with my gen 5 80gig. Overall its still an AWESOME mp3 player for a decent price.
ive never found this product at a price like this! exspecially with both ac/dc im happy with my order and i love how quik it came
I bought these so I can switch between my second computer monitor and Xbox 360. I didn't notice the difference in quality of the picture when I switched to my xbox 360, but when I turned the switched to my computer, I noticed a huge decrease in image quality. There was an overlapping effect on fonts and images were extremely blurry. I even switched the VGA cables out thinking that was my problem, but it didn't help. It could just be my VGA Switch box though (not sure since it was pretty cheap).All in all, it works... but does not give a clear image.
Okay, this item is pretty spendy, but it works. I used to have all sorts of issues with the connection between my modem and my wireless router...now it seems to work perfectly. Really easy to set up too. It's a bit spendy, but hey, it works!
I had a garmin nuvi 660 and it was stolen. I had used it for my motorcycle and car so had invested $ in mounts and such so I needed same size and shape. I couldn't find a new-old 660 so bought a 680. Basically in features a 660 with an MSN subscription for one year.The 680 has everything in features that made the 660 one of the best featured gps ever. MSN is connected through a special power supply cord used only in the car.Once you activate the subscription online or by phone then in a few days the features like local weather and localtraffic begin to show up.Downside,Microsoft will cancel the MSN Direct for gps in 2011. No great lose, it doesn't work half the time you need it anyway.Great concept, bad execution.
Everything went great. The product was as expected and delivered on time.
The headset was overall pretty good for the price, I didn't have any problems with it. They can take quite a bit of rough handling if you don't take good care of things. Mine actually just broke but they lasted a year so I'm pretty happy with that. I will probably buy these once more.
Music, video, podcasts - I love my iPod.Now all it needs is voice-activated input, and we'd really be in business.
It works good with much longer battery life. Everything is OK.But the one I received is 2250mAh. It is not the one described in the title which is supposed to have 2400mAh capacity. It is neither the one showed in the picture with 2200mAh capacity.I can't figure out why they can not give us a accurate description of this battery.The one I got is made by Cameron Sina Technology. Model No. is CS-X50XL. It's made in Hongkong.
I bought these buds for my shuffle. I use them primarily when I travel by air. These buds are by far the most comfortable I've used and they do a decent job of drowning out the plane noises. The sound isn't bad, but I thought the bass was mushy and indistinct. The mid and upper ranges were clear and crisp. For $5 it's a deal.
I got these for my dad for Christmas and he loves them. He was planning to just use them as a backup pair but once he got them he decided to use them as his main pair, because they are great binoculars (and no, I don't think he was just saying that. LOL. He had a gushing enthusiasm you just can't fake!)
THIS ITEM IS WONDERFUL. IT BOUNCES. I LOVE IT
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.
I like the fabric and the draw string on this pouch, fits my lens and meets my requirements. I recommend this product.
The GR-DX300U is the ideal size for outdoor enthusiasts. The camera is small, light and fits perfectly in a backpack or pocket. Despite its size, the 3 inch LCD screen is beautiful, but the viewfinder is easier to use in bright, sunny conditions (unfortunately the viewfinder is B/W). Battery life is dismal and you will need to purchase a backup battery (1 hour at best). Digital still pictures are fair and still do not seem to be as clear or vibrant as those taken by an actual digital camera (I rarely use the camera for stills). However, video quality is excellent and footage is easily transferred to your computer through the fire-wire port (using Windows ME and IE-1339 card and cable). With the correct software, DVD editing and creation is a blast! I have also used the JVC GR-DVM76U and am very pleased with JVC's quality and performance.
Okay, so it does work, sometimes. You have to have a battery and have it plugged in for it to work at all. This is of course after the first set completely decided not to work. You can't take this around the house because as I said, you have to have it plugged in to work. Also, the batteries need replacing about every 2 weeks (9 volt). Not only that, but you have to bang it a few times for anything to come through it at all. I gave it 1 star as it does work, eventually. I HIGHLY recommend getting something else.
Just got the 512MB for my wife yesterday. LOVE it. I will be buying one for myself, even though I already have a 40GB iPod. It arrived at work, and everyone went ga-ga over it. After seeing it, having been skeptical of no display, 4 people decided to buy one. You will love it. It is very thin, and lightweight. Makes an amazing gift. My only minor complaint is that the OFF/SHUFFLE switch is a little tricky to use, but I am sure after time I will get used to it. But, it is a small nit. BUY ONE NOW.
This item is so perfect first because it folds up and secondly it does not take up much room in your purse. Focusing was great. It brought Prince up close and personal!! They where great for the concert. I am sure they will be good for other outings as well.
This was my first (and only so far) crimping tool. It works fine and gets the job done right. When shopping, I was worried that it would be too cheap and not crimp properly compared to other sets twice as much (or more), but that was not the case at all.
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.....
I got this for my stepdad who is in his 70s. He is not what you would call a gadget guy. It is perfect for him because it is very simple to use. What some might call a lack of features is a actually a plus for him. I helped him get started with it and he quickly mastered switching between the screens, entering addresses to navigate to, using the points of interest feature (very handy when traveling in unfamiliar areas to find gas, lunch, hotels, etc), and the current location feature (which gives your exact location in latitude and longitude, as well as relative location to cross streets and intersections. This really gives him peace of mind in case he needed to dial for help while traveling. My $200 Garmin does not even have this feature! I love it!). He is currently using it on a trip from Mississippi to Niagra Falls!Not the most feature-packed GPS on the market, but for basic navigation and finding local points of interest (not to mention the current location feature), it is a great value for the price - less than $70 when I ordered. One ding on its review was the map update - you have to pay to update the maps on it. No big deal if you're keeping to Interstates, but for areas with recent road construction you want the newest maps.
Holds my etrex venture very securely. I use it on my mountain bike and the unit has stayed secure after catching air and after some nasty spills. Strong and solid.
Finding a replacement battery for my cordless phone in regular stores was a nightmare. After searching the internet, I was amazed that only Amazon.com had a compatible battery, and at a reasonable price. Instead of storing a useless dead phone, I purchased the battery recommended for my model, and am pleased that the phone is functional again. Next time I need a battery for the cordless, amazon will be the first place I look.
Good speaker overall for the money, the magnets seem to be larger than needed so make sure to check the spacing behind your speaker.
This unit is REALLY good. The sound quality is outstanding - especially the low bass coming from such a compact subwoofer system. And you cannot beat Panasonic as a brand - their stuff lasts forever. One note: The amplifiers are in the subwoofer and there is a special cable, about 12 feet long, that connects the unit with the subwoofer. Be sure you can locate the subwoofer close enough to the main unit to connect with a 12' cable. I paid $360 for this same unit, and that was 10% off the regular store price of $400. This is a great deal on a really solid system.
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.
i just got this camrea from amazon it is soo good the only flaw is and i wouldnt even call it a flw is there is no view finder it only has a huge lcd screen and im sure if u turn down the brightness on the screen u can get great battery life so far i love this little thing and it is little it not 2 small its just right and the other problem it doesent come with a cloth case which i would have like but overall good job panasonic another great proudct.another thing is that there is no plasic on it all all metal what else would u want.
great price,if you know the way some of the directions throw you as to route ? you think why that way?but it still gets you there
I picked this unit up after seeing this working at my local besy buy, I bought this for HDTV broadcast only, no need for analog stations, I live 20-30 miles from all the HDTV stations be me, Placing this antenna on my enclose front porch and running cable to the basment, I receive ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX all in HD!! Great for the price!
I had this on my wish list and received it as a Christmas gift (thanks to my family!). Here are my impressions after the first couple of weeks:- First, I wanted the Sangean radio because I have owned the Sangean Internet Radio for a few years and really like the sound and the reliability, and I haven't been disappointed with the shower radio.- The AM section in very good. For me, that's important, as I enjoy listening to the news in the morning and because it's hard to find good AM reception in any radio, let alone a shower radio.- The FM locks in well and even without the antenna extended, the unit picks up signals from my area, even the weaker ones that don't some in very well in my car, really well.- I used the adhesive tape to mount the unit. It has held firmly to the shower wall. I especially like that the radio can be removed from the mount.As some of the other owners have said, the unit is heavy and with the D batteries installed, surprisingly so. I don't plan on using it as a portable, so this is not an issue for me. I will probably never use the light or alarm, or even take it out of the house, but I can see how those would be nice to have if this unit were used on a boat.Bottom line: If you want something that sounds good, and is truly waterproof, I'd highly recommend this radio.
I bought this gaming mouse for the now and to replace it when I had the money for some name brand mouse. I kept this one instead. It's responsive, fits my large hand, it scrolls easy, a led indicate in which setting it is.One drawback is the sensitivity button is easily pressed by mistake. It doesn't happen to a trained hand (mine) but every time my wife is behind my pc, it's set to ultra high sensitivity, great for if you have the reflexes of a God while gaming, not so great if you are just browsing.To bad it's discontinued.
This cable works great if you are computer savy and have the patience to get it to work. Transfers stuff well between pc and laptop running windows 7 or vista has trouble with xp reconizing the cable and installing a driver that works. CD provided is useless in theory good idea still needs work to be user freindly.
Setup was very easy, as others have mentioned. But I'm really glad that I came here before opening the box, because the feedback on which blank discs to get came in very handy.It looks like they might have actually taken all the complaints about the manual specifying the wrong (8x) variety, because my manual clearly states that only DVD-R 4x or DVD-RW 2x can be used with the machine, no DVD+R, etc.Of course, the first blank I tried was one of the three free ones that came in the box - so if not for the helpful Amazon reviewers, at least I would have known that particular kind was a safe bet (they included 3 Maxell DVD-R discs).Hope the machines that are being shipped out now all come with this updated manual and blank media!
If you are sitting close to your printer it is not a bad item, also you may have to "resend" to the printer several times before it engages and prints. A little frustrating, I would not recommend.
Incredible design and styleUnquestionable security and safetyBeautiful on the inside and outPerfect fit for laptopsNeed I really say more?Suffice to say, I loved this product and recommend it to everyone.
i'm happy with the slimX imp-350 so far. the options/menu/remote control are a little weird. some things i can't get to work. either i'm doing it wrong or something's wrong with it. other than that it's working well, most of the options function properly and the product seems good. it plays regular cds and mp3 cds (i haven't figured out the radio yet). it comes with batteries that can be charged, OR you can hook it up to an external battery pack, OR you can just plug it into the wall and listen to it at home if you want. my only real complaint is that the right earbud wire is 3 (yes THREE) times longer than the left earbud wire. i thought mine was defective but then i saw that other people have posted the same thing. even if i put one wire behind my head the wires usually get tangled. as far as i can tell there is no way to adjust the earbuds, one wire is really short and can get yanked out of your ear while jogging/walking and one wire is really long and therefore gets tangled up with the other wires/connections on the product. once i buy new headphones and figure out the options/menu this thing will be almost perfect...
will be buying more they work fine im using 3 on this computer now5 starA + +:)
This was the most highly anticipated product I bought and knew it would be awesome from just the name SKULLCANDY. However, this seems like a smaller size than I have used in the past from other brands like Sony. I mean it is of the exact size of my head and fits tight. This is irritating when you get to the 5th, 6th track. Also the sub woofer clamp is useless, it barely hangs onto anything.So I'd suggest to get this only if it fits right. The sound quality is very good and so is the bass.
This thing turns off constantly. I'll press the volume and the thing will turn off, I'll move the headphone jack and it will turn off, I tap it lightly it turns off. The sound is fine but quality is horrible. Buy a Sansa e200 series instead.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
I bought this cradle because I have to leave the USB cradle that came with my Palm M515 at the office. I chose a serial cradle for two reasons: all of my USB ports are filled at home and this cradle was significantly cheaper than a USB model.I find that the cradle is quite a bit slower. This would be a problem if I did as many Hotsync operations at home as I do at the office. Since I only sync at home to updat my AvantGo data and to re-charge my Palm,this cradle works fine.If you need a cradle for a situation similar to mine, don't waste your money on the more expensive USB model unless you're really impatient.
Bought them hooked them up. I use mp3 format for all media(music) at 320 kb recorded to my hardrive. better than windows media at 192kb. i use real player ( the free one ) with 3 band EQ lot better than windows player and EQ. more treble great bass, real loud.My sister heard em got her a pair too for x-mas 03.great speakers.just depends on player and format of recording. just wanted to give you guy's another player to try em on to show you they jam.
I purchased one pair of the all black SkullCrushers and the 3.5mm jack just fell off. I felt that they sounded good enough to purchase another pair. Since the Snoop style was on sale at time of purchase, I got them (I liked the paisley and the white Snoop on each ear). I got these knowing I hate "black style" music. The base on these is superb. As long as I try to make them last, I feel these will be a great pair. These will be my last pair of the SkullCrushers. If it breaks, I will save up to upgrade to a better brand like Beatz or Bose or Sony, as long as the base/frequency is identical or better. I have done the route of buying $5 bargain bin headsets, and they do not compare or last nearly as long as my first pair.All in all, I highly recommend them as a primary headphones under the condition that you are careful and make sure they do not break. I also say that I probably should've gone with another better pair from a better brand as a replacement to my 1st SkullCrushers. Everyone is different. If it comes down to it, the base is so insane that it could be a turn-off to audio purists. If you want to hear your music's highs and extreme lowest of lows, these are for you.
I've had two pair of the SR80 cans for years. I've long wondered about upgrading, but was so impressed by the 80s I really wondered if the SR325 could be that much better. I finally pulled the trigger on the 325is and can't believe the difference. So much more immersed in the sound, smoother, more detailed (which I didn't think was possible). I can't take these things off.I don't think I'll be able to have just one pair - I'll need to get another for the office, where I have my other pair of SR80s.
Got this for an older car that only has a single CD player and no aux input (and not a whole lot of places to keep a stash of CDs, even if I had them). The car is a ragtop, so I am not terribly concerned about the sound quality with the top down. A little clunky to use, but heck, for the price it can't be beat. Plays both SD cards (I've used up to 8Gbt) and USB thumbs w/o any problem. A lot cheaper and easier to install than a new receiver.
I love exploring the forests, but with a rather limited sense of direction, the fear of getting lost is limiting the possibilities. With ForeTrex 101, I can run & explore places I most definitely would have gotten lost in earlier. It can route me back the track I took, or point me what direction to go to reach a point I have entered earlier. I use Google Earth to find coordinates for places, enter the coordinates, and let ForeTrex take me there.For running, it tells me how far I ran, how fast I am running, my average speed etc.Unit uses normal batteries, this is a good thing, so you can bring replacements batteries on the trip.DRAWBACKS:* Garmin should really provide free way point management software. This exists, but thats not Garmins fault.* Data cable (not provided, but can be bought) should be USB. Now I have to get a USB->Serial cable in addition. Who sells products with serial cables these days???* Max characters in Way point-names should be greater. 6 is too few. The way point directory is wide enough to hold 12 characters, why is it limited to 6?But all in all, a great, inexpensive way to find your way back home!
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.
i have chosen this camera for the price/performance and also the 12mpx that are more than enough and do not require the usage of the most expensive Canon lens such as the 5DII. I have been using it for some time. Great camera, great results, nice dynamic range and RAW files are really sharp and give a lot of details. I am using a 17-40 , 100 f2.8 and a 70-200f4 L IS. Still a small issue with sensor dust at f16-f22 but a blower takes most of the ugly spots :)A great tool for impressive results in a nice package
I just got this camera and within minutes (about 7)out of the box I was up and running. Snapping photos and loading them on the computer. The Kodak software works great with my XP, and the kodak interface is easy to work with. Some photo editing features, email and print straight from camera. Literallly plug in the camera and after it downloads the photos (seconds) it will automatically prompt for printing or email. Way cool feature.The camera settings are easy to use, dial is clear and well placed. LCD screen is viewable in bright light. Manual flash settings are convienently located, camera feels comfortable in hand, SD slot placement is logical. I am not sure what was confusing to others in the reviews seen here, my fiance who is a camera novice (and not computer savvy) was up and shooting photos as soon as I handed him the camera. There are a lot of features on this camera, what a great value for the money! Kodak online has great photography tips and help for you and your camera, as well as a downloadable user manual.Also, yes there is an option for manual settings like a good old fashioned SLR camera. If you are not familiar with traditional 35mm SLR camera settings...then either don't use this feature, take a intro to basic photography course, or buy a cheaper camera that does not offer manual settings. I have had a tried and true SLR camera for years and love it. I was excited to find an affordable digital camera that combines what I like about "point and shoot" style camera, and manual settings that I like about my 35mm SLR. SO - the feature is there, I thought it was pretty straightforward how it works. So if you are familiar with fstop, aperature, ISO, etc...this will be no problem.The quality of the photos are amazing!! In the "Auto settings" mode even. I have tried many of the special featured setting specifics like the Museum/manner, People inside at a party, and Close up modes and have been happy with results.One not so great thing, the non-rechargeable batteries that came free with the camera lasted us about 4-5 hours total. So, I reccomend a great quality rechargable set of batteries.Also, FYI, the internal memory holds about 16 pictures or so. I purchased seperately a 256 MB SD card and now my camera will hold just shy of 200 basic photos (mine says 198).
I have been using the DS30 since it was available in my area in 2008. My comments refer to using the recorder to record conversations primarily surreptitiously. In the work that I do many times it's necessary to record a statement for later review; not to use in an evidential capacity but to have available, to make notes, etc.The DS30 (and later DS40) are superior in that they can record through cloth quite well. They are very rugged & survive being dropped. They get a crisp clear recording of a human voice about 5 meters away. Available from Olympus are add-on devices for capturing telephone conversation (analog speaker element - so that it can grab a cell call as well as a standard phone). Additionally available are clip-on microphones but the built-on mike is detachable and is sensitive enough to be used as-is. The unit is very easy to become totally familiar with, eyes off.Using the unit while concealed in a pocket, bag, or simply out of sight is very easy and becomes natural. The battery life is remarkable. However if used in a standard dictation format, the recorder is excellent. Pulling recorded files from the machine is easy. I have heard that some people do not like the .WMA format but it's very easy to move that to another file type. What's more the chip records in a manner that once pulled, the material is non-recoverable. It can even be deleted and with 2 seconds of blank recording time, no file recover system yet devised can retrieve the material. So that if confidential material needs to "go away", it will.From a practical perspective the recorder is worth every penny. Public services often bid out to the lowest competitive bid for equipment and Olympus dealers will often find "last year's model" at a fraction of the cost. So that purchase order requests can be filled at the same price as a competitive machine.For it's clarity, ruggedness, & utility I would rate this a 5 star machine.
Item was not as described. The picture shows a 15-pin DVI input and I got a 18-pin input.Was planning to use it on a monitor.
Works great!!! I use it to record machinima and this mic is great. Youre not ganna get a better mic unless you Plan on spending hundreds of dollars for a super mic or something. The ONLY downside is that I've seen some really cool looking mice before, and this isnt 1.
I don't know about all the cheap vs expensive cable, digital error, and corrosion stuff. But I do know that I only paid $20 and it works well. I'm satisfied with what I got for the money.
I purchased this camera about two-three years ago. It's my first digital camera. It's easy to operate, small enough to fit in my pocket and or purse. The viewing window is big enough for me. Easy to download pics to my computer. This camera is capturing many memories for me. I'm enjoying this camera and would purchase another from Canon.I recommend you buy another battery so when vacationing and or on outings, you'll have another on hand. As you know, the battery always gets low during inconvenient time(s). There have been many times, it's given out but luckily my backup battery is always on hand. :-)
I ordered this backpack because I wanted a stylish alternative to the typical boring-looking backpack. It is certainly as stylish in person as in the picture, although much larger than I has envisioned. The design is unique, and the backpack is made of durable canvas. The shoulder straps are padded and comfortable.The other reviewers are correct that there are no divided organizer-type pockets. These are the backpack's storage areas:* Backside pocket under shoulder straps, 11" wide x 7" tall.* Front outside pocket on outside flap, 10" wide x 6" tall. This pocket has a vertical zipper and can be accessed while the backpack is closed.* Front outside pocket under outside flap, 12" wide x 6" tall.* Front outside pocket under outside flap, 11" wide x 9" tall.* Laptop storage pocket, 13" wide x 15" tall.* Driver license/credit card/business card pocket inside backpack.* Roomy open inside of backpack. This measures about 12" wide x 14" tall x 6" deep when there's no laptop. This area is really big!I don't use this backpack for my 15.4" laptop because the bag is just to big-- bigger than most regular backpacks, even. My laptop swims in the laptop compartment, which has somewhat mediocre padding. The backpack is too big to haul to work every day, but may be perfect for a student who must haul gigantic books around, or for taking on outings or to the gym. I don't miss the organizational pockets, but a pack this big could really use at least a place to hang keys, which easily get lost in all the space. I would encourage a potential buyer to consider the dimensions of the pack before committing to buy.I use this pack for my origami supplies, including my large paper-cutter, books and paper, and it works great for me. Overall, the backpack is large, durable and comfortable, and can be put to variety of uses.
I have had a Palm Profesional for over 5 years and have been looking to step up. I thoroughly researched all the available products and stuck with Palm. I am very happy with my choice! The size, color screen and software enhancements are great. The expansion card is very easy to use and the current apps are excellent. I am eagerly waiting for the new programs that will be put on cards. The self charging cradle makes life better not having to deal with batteries or potential lost data. I hughly recommend the Palm m505.
It works and the price was right. It appears to be an exact replacement battery. It looks just like the one it replaced.
I love this little gadget. Couldn't live without it. My first one lasted for years, until I spilled coffee on it. I ordered two so I could have a back up.I wrote on my Facebook: What? You can't upload photos cause you can't find your camera cord? Well for $7.90 (includes shipping) you can order 2 Blueprotons from Amazon.com. You just insert your memory card into the do-hickey and plug it in a USB. Voila' No more excuses. You know who I'm talking to. Mine just bit the dust and I ordered two. So inexpensive. Meanwhile I put chip into an old mp3 player and plugged it in. Worked. Sort of.
IYCC uses this router at its factory in Laredo, Texas, and has installed it for clients. We usually install a version of DD-WRT ([...]), and are enthusiatically happy about the results. We have one in our warehouse, where the daytime temperature is often well over 104 fahrenheit (40 celcius) degrees, and we run it overclocked. Despite the punishment, the router runs without failure day in and day out.It has been known for several years now that the Linksys WRT54G series of routers, running the Linux operating system, performs better than commercial-grade routers, with lower energy consumption and better features. Most, if not all, models of Linksys WRT54 routers can run Linux without any problems, but this particular model (the WRT54GL) is allegedly engineered with components that run best with Linux.The hardware inside is no different in kind from the hardware on other models, and is even a bit lighter on RAM and flash memory than some. Our only conclusion is that Linux is so much more efficient that it just doesn't need more hardware to do the same work. Less hardware means less heat stress, so one would expect more stability and reliability. Perhaps that's why it runs so well in our warehouse.You may be asking why you should pay an extra ten to twenty dollars when the other models of the WRT54 will run Linux too. I can only answer for myself: I'd rather spend twenty more bucks and be assured it will "just work". Our engineering time is worth more than $20 if there's a problem, so I just pay the freight. I also have to admit that I feel better about paying for a product that is engineered for the most advanced operating system on the planet than working with a half-baked, crippled, proprietary OS.Loye YoungIsaac & Young Computer CompanyLaredo, Texashttp://www.iycc.net
This a great case for the PhilipsPet824 dvd player. Fits nice holds 4 discs,room for battery and headphones.good value..
Like the previous reviewer, I am running this with Tomato firmware (available free, just do a search for the name). This is the first router I have NEVER had to reset/pull the plug on for performance reasons. The Linksys firmware seems slow and too dumbed down, but with Tomato everything is intuitive. There's not much more to say...it works, and it's reliable!
I bought this camera after deciding between this, a Sony, and a Canon. I made a BIG mistake.For starters, the HP M407 is very easy to use. I didn't even read the instruction manual. I felt there was no need to. The buttons were easily placed, and the picture taking was easy. The ON/OFF switch is pretty cool. I enjoyed the way it switches. Yeah, that's weird, but I liked it.*I never used the software that came with the camera. I just went to HP's webiste, and downloaded the drivers in minutes.*The features on the camera are great. The zoom in feature works great, and zooms in farther than most cameras. The 1.8" LCD is BIG, and it's great for STORING ("hint") photos.*I have dropped it once (see why later), and it stood up to it. The camera seems to be made of strong material.** = these are things that earn the camera one starSo, if the M407 is easy to use, is durable, and has features, why did I give it one star?The photo and video quality is so poor that I can't use a word to describe it. It's worse than terrible. The photos, like many others (Person, S. Swanson, Electronics Dude) have said. The pictures are VERY, and I mean VERY dull. There ARE, like once again, others have said, dots on the photos. It looks like I'm watching local TV with my antenna down. My cellphone picture quality is better than this, and it is 3 years old. The videos are even worse.Even with all those good things, don't weigh out to this negatative. Why? What else are you gonna use it for? To look at the buttons and push them? Nope. Your gonna want to take pictures, and this is probably the WORST photo quality I've seen EVER. Even the HP 3.1 megapixel camera is better. I don't know why this is, but it is so.Also, the battery life is very weak at 6-hours with rechargeable batteries. Most cameras last 10-15 hours.I'm suprised also by the good reviews. If you think this camera is good, you either don't know what a digital camera is, or you haven't tried anything else.Please, get either a Canon Powershot (SD300) or a Sony Cybershot (DSCS40, the DSCP73 is better, but they're discontinued), and leave this one on the shelves.
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.
This is for use on Macintosh; I haven't tried to use this on Windows PCs or other types of systems.Pros: Cheap, works fine when it works.Cons: Unhelpful support if it doesn't work, somewhat questionable future-proofing.Summary: Cheap enough to buy and throw out if it stops working.As of today, this works fine on most Macs but not on some: any Mac running a 64-bit kernel will not see the device at all. TrendNet does not seem to think this is a problem. There is a work-around (see below) if you're technically inclined, but this doesn't fill me with confidence in TrendNet's Macintosh support.This device is half the price of its main competition. If you know what you're doing, it's money well saved. If you want "just works" on a Mac, you may want to consider alternatives.On the upside, it actually provides enough power for serial-port-powered devices (such as the GC-IRL) to work reliably.The Technical Detail: The official TrendNet device driver for Mac does not have a 64-bit version. This means that any Mac that runs a 64-bit kernel will simply not see this device. TrendNet support will give you the run-around and tell you it's all your fault (system too old, system too new, whatever they can think of) but apparently won't understand what "64-bit driver" actually means. It turns out that they simply re-package the driver from their chipset manufacturer; if you're lucky, they will finally point you at prolific.com.tw, which has a perfectly fine 64-bit driver for Snow Leopard that works without problems.
I bought this charger because of it's ability to charge C,D, and 9 volt as well as AA and AAA. This feature makes it very convenient, however the performance is very poor. The charge cycle is way too fast so you know the batteries are not being fully charged. The alleged "refresh" function runs at best a few minutes which certainly is not long enough to do the job properly. After charging in this Ansmann charger, I then put the batteries into my La Crosse charger only to discover that the batteries were only charged to about half of their capacity. I end up still needing to use the La Crosse charger to finish off the charging and for refreshing or reconditioning. This charger is handy for a quick charge of multiple batteries and for multiple sizes, but do not buy it expecting to give your batteries a full charge or for reconditioning your batteries.
I have owned and tried out 5 digicams within 5 years ranging from :1. Nikon Coolpix 800 - First camera, good pix but simply too big, sold on ebay2. Canon S200 - Small, 2megpixels only but good backup camera3. Canon S45 - not small at all but good features, sold on ebay4. Nikon Coolpix 5400 - returned within 1days from Costco because of too complex manual and old technology (introduced 2 years ago)5. Canon SD300 - Smallish and good image and excellent videoWhoever want to be professional, please go get digital SLR. Any so called prosumer digital camera ($400+) is not going to solve your problem. Please ask yourself if you are taking pictures in auto or semi-auto mode 90% of the time or not. If so, any so called features is a joke.This one offers simply but enough features to satisfy you needs. Good picture and excellent video. However, please do not abuse the use of video mode unless you have multi-GB SD card. The video is good but the file size is way tooooooo big.
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 purchased these after buying a pair of UR55s. While I was quite pleased with the sound quality of the UR55s, I felt the bass in those cans was lacking. Plus, I messed and tampered with them to the point of being aesthetically defunct and void of warranty.I bought the UR40s because they seemed to carry themselves as one of Koss's noteworthy pairs of budget headphones. After putting forth a solid 200 hours of listening time since February (music is the most important thing in my life, if you're wondering), I can safely say these are phenomenal for the price alone. They are light and comfortable, to say the least. I can wear them for hours without a problem; my ears don't get too hot or itchy. They are not closed headphones by any means since the grated panels on the side make outside noise very audible. These are definitely meant for in-home use. You will hear other people and they will hear your music if you choose to use these in a public setting.The bass is OUTSTANDING for the price paid. It really hits pretty hard even at the lowest volumes. I listen to a lot of rap and alternative music for the most part.The only downside would be that they feel a little cheap and look like they belong on a martian's dome. The outer panels are titanium, but every other part of the exterior build is made of plastic. That still hasn't kept them from breaking when I wear them to bed and sleep directly on them (not really that comfortable, I just deal with it). But who cares if you just use them casually in your room, right? If you want a more fashionable headphone with more audiophile quality, consider another brand like Sennheiser. If you're just a teenager like me with an appreciation for music and a low budget, get them. The bass is great. I need emphasize that. MUCH better than the UR55s.
Anytime you are going to replace your factory radio with an aftermarket one, METRA is the ONLY way to go. METRA makes adding a radio extremely easy and hassle free; just make sure you have a service manual just in case.Almost all the wires can be matched color to color.
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!
I bought this TV Oct 18th as a refurb from 2nd Act. 2 mos later, haven't watched it yet. It arrived broken (turns on & off continually). 2nd Act totally uninterested. Only Sharp warranty repair in/near Austin is ET Television, which got lowest possible rating on Austin City Search. I couldn't agree more. In shop for 1 month, got it home & still broken. Sharp customer Service has been a nightmare. No response, people on phone keep saying they are sorry, nothing they can do.
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.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.
I bought the zune player on the release day and I must admit I have been satisfied with the devise so far. Considering it's a first generation media player the product is outstanding. The zune marketplace works seemlessly with the zune player. I had no problem installing the software on a windows xp computer; along with the software came a 14 day trial of the service--that was pretty sweet! Although the hardware and software is very intuitive, the zune does have its shortcomings. One of my complaints is the battery life, I can't say its horrible, but its just not great. Another complaint is that the zune marketplace is currently not offering videos, it only offers music. Although MS said they will offer videos in the near future, it would have been nice to have some at launch. I guess to overcome the lack of videos, the zune player comes pre-installed with videos, music, and very cool art that you can use to customize the background. For those complaining that the zune is bigger than the ipod, you have to remember its a first generation model that will change as the it evolves. I think it's only fair that if your going to compare the zune to the ipod, you compare it the first generation ipod--remember those ipods, they were big and bulky!Note: The zune has a big screen for viewing your videos, which is a factor in its overall size, but the player is very light and easy to carry. Also, it has wi-fi, which allows you to send songs wirelessly to friends who are near you and have zune player.
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.
Dear Shower Radio Friends - If you are looking for a fabulous Shower Radio, look no further! Our Family loves music in the Bathroom, period! I've owned Sony and Sanyo in the past, but neither has even remotely compared to our Sangeon! This Sangeon is plenty loud enough, even at #12 on Vol. level, iluminate screen, easy to read buttons, and a great clock with seconds. We keep our on the wall, not in the shower because we just want music in Bathroom! Clarity and strength in all channels, which is the ultimate key! Definitely worth the price now that I own it....I've payed more for others and had less to show for it! Look no further....5 Stars without a doubt!Very pleased!Steve C
The sound is amazing, pure bass, clear sound.Not all headphones have the Frequency Response of this ones.If you have a Mp3/Cd Player with EQ, BUY THIS headphones!The only thing wrong is the cord, isn't on "V".
I am a camera buff and purchased this camera because I thought it would be an upgrade from my Nikon D300. I bought it from Samy's Camera and it is my fault that I did not get to open the box for over 2 weeks due to a family emergency. When I took it out of the box, it was defective. I took it back and since it was over 2 weeks, I had to get it repaired under my warranty. It took 3 weeks for me to get the camera back and it has never taken clear, crisp pics. The color is off and quality is just not what I expected for the money. I use it just now and then and still have not managed to get a great shot out of it
i like to use CANON products with my Canon products. It's a great battery and its interchangeable with 2 of my other Canon cameras. My last ones lasted 7 years and 3 years with lots of extreme weather use.
I bought the camera for my son. After looking at the cameras marketed for kids, I found this camera. The camera I was looking for needed to be shock proof and water proof as kids abuse stuff. This camera more than meets the needs, its very durable and easy enough for an 8 year old to use. Even the buttons seem to be very durable. The quality of the pics and video are good enough, though they are a little grainy. Perhaps that is because of the user and the settings, if so the give it 5 stars. If you are looking for a camera for your kids, or to use on vacation, this camera can take a lot of abuse and serves the purpose. As for size, it is the size of the older cameras, but you will not find a more robust camera.
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.
I can tell you that Buffalo AirStation WLA2-G54L wireless access point produced a strong signal. But it will not work with a Linksys router. I have intermixed Linksys and D-Link wireless products with no problem. But the Buffalo router would not work with my system. I now understand that many products do not interchange even though they use the same 802.11g standard.I was trying to connect a computer in another house about two hundred feet away without the expense of using external antennas. I was finally able to do so by using a Linksys WRT54GX2 router and Linksys WMP54GS Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster. I would think that the Buffalo router would have done the same thing if I had been using Buffalo products.
I have been looking for a media player - and was astounded to find Prismiq. I was only looking for mp3 and jpg player but this one has two features which are really awesome -- the Internet Radio (which I have programmed stations from all the over. I used to use stream ripper to rip and burn on CD to listen in the living room) and second, the MPG Player (imagine watching your mpgs and divx in your living room in the big screen).The jpg slideshow with music is wonderful. The mp3 allows m3u import which is great since I use MusicMatch playlist.Additional thing to consider: the RCA output is not very good at least not on my Sony Dream system. The coaxial digital output is great but is in RCA coaxial not optical. So you need to go to Radio Shack or Frys to get a $15 converter and optical cable $15 - plug them into our optical input of your receiver. It is incredible then! Both Mp3 and 128kbps streaming radio come in amazingly well with surround sound now!Last thing is the output - it has 4:3, 16:9 and 2:235:1 but the 16:9 didn't quite work with my plasma- but was ok with the 2:235:1. I am running 4.0.1 software. Not sure.This is an awesome product!
I read other reviews about this bag and decided to purchase it for my 12.1 inch tx1000 laptop. I was concerned about the fit because I have the 6 cell battery which protrudes out the back a bit but it fits perfectly. I've had the bag for about a month now. The quality is very good and it has sufficient pockets for the power cord and papers. I'm glad they have 3 zippered pockets to keep things in place. This is a great bag for the price!
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.
this router is replacing a pos that the cable company installed. It died so I got this one for the antenna connections for our 2 story house and wifi net. very good so far
Considering that this policy only extends the warranty for one year, it is expensive. Coverage for the iPod's biggest problem, its battery, is vague. Apple simply defines as non-defects some apparent battery problems, such as the fact that the battery drains very rapidly when the unit is not in use and turned off. Plus, the battery can drop drastically in usage time, and Apple protects itself by saying this: &quot;Service coverage is available ... for battery depletion of 50 percent or more from original specification.&quot; What other company clearly states that precipitous product failure is not covered by either the original or extended warranty?
The equipment is amazing. I love this thing. the heads up on traffic and weather works great, as long as you are in the coverage area. MAKE SURE you check on that first. The product I have no problems with the company I got it from on the other hand not so much. Amazon.com said shipping and delivery was free but the company that sent it out charged me for it. When I tried to get my money back that just kept sending me back and forth between the two.So in conclussion:The Garmin excellentThe companies not so good.
Great product solid construction. Rather heavy, get a sturdy tri-pod. I got the Polaroid 72"Polaroid 72" Photo / Video ProPod Tripod Includes Deluxe Tripod Carrying Case + Additional Quick Release Plate For Digital Cameras & Camcorderswhich works great and is inexpensive. (More in my review of the tri-pod). I used these to look at the Moon during the recent full lunar eclipse. One note of caution if you are trying to decide between buying binoculars and a tri-pod or buying a sub-200 dollar telescope. I would recommend buying the telescope it is difficult to look at objects that are nearly directly over-head with binoculars attached to a tri-pod. Also these binoculars are too heavy to use for very long without a tri-pod.
This thing has everything I need. Has a $300,000 connected equipment warranty. 12 outlets - good for 2 computers with all the works. Has cable in and out, Ethernet in and out. Fax in and out. I feel like my computers are pretty well protected with this. Has a light to indicate whether it is grounded or not. I guess If lightening strikes, it goes down the grounding mostly (one of the other reviewers hinted at this). Has safety covers for outlets not used (in case you have tiny children, I guess - though probably would be best to put those outlet covers on it, instead, in case they could open it - maybe it's also to keep dust out). The only drawback for me, is when I purchased it it was $24, and now it's selling for cheaper on amazon, I think 19.99. Well, you can't win them all. It is only $5.00 cheaper now. I should have bought a book or something and gotten free shipping for orders over $25, also, as shipping was $6.00. Oh well, live and learn.
Excellent picture, especially for the price. Very easy set up. Highly recommended.
I purchased this because the permanently connected heavy-duty supply plug on my Furman power-conditioner's cable made it necessary to keep my TV stand out from the wall about 2 inches. Secondarily the Furman cable draped from my stand to my racked system = ugly. Panamax merged with Furman so I called Petaluma and they confirmed it was the same gauge cable as my Furman. When I unpacked the cable it was exactly as described by Panamax/Furman and I was able to move my stand back just a little more than 1.25 inches, plus it lengthened my supply cable and allowed it to lay flat on the floor where it spans to my rack. You'd think "a little more than 1.25 inches" wouldn't make much difference but my whole system looks cleaner with the addition of this cable. My one faint complaint is they should offer 3-and-4 foot versions as well. Since it served MY purpose perfectly I gave it 5 out of 5 stars. A true bargain!
I wasn't expecting much for the cheap price I paid for this, but after a year the charger and batteries are still working great!
Very small and easy to use for my daughter who is 11. The sound is also good.
We ordered the product on Monday and it was at our door on Friday. Fast shipping and the product was in great condition.
I spent about two to three months doing research on this and other plasma TV's! Reviews were pretty good for this set from a customer stand point, CNET, for example did not do justice for this TV on their reviews.Any way, after going to several stores, I was lucky enough to end up in CompUSA and seeing this TV set literally side by side between a two Pioneer plasmas, one of them the Elite model, a Panasonic, a Hitachi and a Mitsubishi.All of these great TV's, however, after a lot of watching different media being played, the picture quality of this TV set beat hands down everyone of them and it rivaled the Pioneer Elite, despite the fact that the latter one is 1080p and over $5,000.00! No surpise here, considering the specs.The people from CompUSA were great, so great that they gave me a great deal, $2,299.99 from $2,999.99!I took it home, and on the first day, I accidently tripped with one of the HDMI cables that I had connected to the back of the TV and to my PS3 and I broke that HDMI port. My TV was not detecting it anymore and it was useless.I called Samsung, now I'll admit, that I did not say exactly how things occured, but they did not care how it had happened and within minutes, they confirmed to me that a technician would be coming to my place within 72 hours to repair it for free!Finally, the technician arrived with a new HDMI board, he then replaced it and within 20 minutes he was done! That same evening, Samsung called to find out how my TV was working, if the technician was on time, clean, friendly, etc. Talk about great service! All in all, I am very pleased with the TV and Samung's customer service!
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.
The ink cartridge was dated 2004, so of course it had completely dried up. Couldn't bring it to life with alcohol swabs, so it was total waste of money.
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.
Not much to say here, only way to go if your ewquipment is HDMI. Shipping was very quick. Prise is right compared to retail stores in my area.
This is definitely a good product, the video quality is good but the low light has made shooting at nights a little less worthy. But that's not what I'm going to share today.I've purchase this on 2nd April, 2007. Today its August 12th and this camera is already spoilt. Yes SPOILT. The screen is black, only able to see slight silloette, and the power shuts down abruptly.This started yesterday and when I did not open the screen fully, the color was still alright.I believe its the connection between the flap which is causing this problem, but this shouldn't happen. Especially when you've purchase this in USA and stationed abroad.I'm not too pleased with the after support either. I'm very dissapointed with the outcome. Maybe mine was a bad apple in the batch. This product is clear of any falls or external influnced such as heat etc but Sony failed.But it still breaks down. That my friend, is not worth the hassle. Sony's products has always been up to standard until now.
I didn't expect the product was good qualilty because the price was cheap.I simply wanted to record my voice for study purpose. But this is good enough quality and very very easy.
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.
I bought this item as an expansion to my Sansa e250 mp3 player, which is awesome by the way, but this is a great price for a good card, check it out, i went to ebay and couldn't find a better price for this same card, so it is great. but yeah what can i say, it is a good card for a good price
My webcam sits on my monitor, about 36" away from me. Though the MS Lifecam Cinema camera has a reasonably good-working mic of it's own, the distance and the less than ideal acoustics in my office required that I raise the sensitivity (volume) to a point that very noticeably increased the electrical noise floor. As I hoped, by placing the Logitech mic close to me on my desk, the distracting noise level totally disappeared. The noise-canceling feature of this mic is hard to beat. No hiss, no rumble, no computer fan noise, and no electrical noise is discernible now that I can turn the mic volume down by about 30%. Windows 7 loves this mic, and so does Skype. The Microsoft Lifecam Cinema webcam and Logitech's priced-right desktop microphone seem to have been made for each other.
I only used this trackball for about a week and went out and bought a Logitech marble mouse like I had before. I gave the Kensington to my son...which he is still using several years later. The Kensington ball didn't roll as easily as the Logitech and I didn't care for the thumb action angle and pressure required to make my clicks. I'm sure it is fine for the average computer user...and it has held up well after may drops to the floor, but not not as easy to use for my needs.
NUVI 660 comes with a car adapter. This one was recommended by the website, but does not work with the NUVI 660.
This arm is very robust. I didn't want to overstrain it, but after mounting and before hanging the TV I couldn't resist putting perhaps 60% of my 160lb weight on it. Didn't budge. Buy this mount in conjunction with Atdec's tilt wall mount and you won't be disappointed. I love my setup, particularly the fact that I can push the TV against the wall where it doesn't dominate the room as much as if it had been mounted over the fireplace as I had originally intended. See my corresponding review for Atdec tilt wall mount for mor information.Atdec TH-31-55-TW Tilting Wall Mount for 31" to 55" Flat Panel Displays
The remote for the Nikon D40 is an excellent product works without any problems is very easy to use even a caveman can use it !! I take cruises in the countryside by myself as I am retired and take photos of the scenery and other sites..well now I put myself in the photos with just a simple press on the remote and the photos come out perfect !! I highly recommend this remote to everyone who wants to be in their photos more often.
The Rio Riot is an excellent player. It's 20 GB storage is massive. The sound quality is great-- and I rip my CDs to WMA at just 96 kbps. The FM reception here in NY is very good as well-- I have been able to recieve all the strong stations clearly. While it takes a while to download hundreds of songs to the Riot, once the files are transferred they are very well organized and easy to find. The backlight could be clearer, but not as bad as some of the other reviewers say it is. It comes with Real Jukebox to rip and transfer songs, but Real has released a new driver that makes the Riot compatible with Windows Media Player 9.0-- making it much easier manage and transfer your music files. I have always hated Real Jukebox/Player. All in all, the Rio Riot is a great bargain.
I bought this camers a little while back. I have used it maybe three time .. the 1st 2 times i was able to record and playback and do all the functions the camera was meant for. The 3rd time i used it I was away in Hawaii and got some great footage of me and my family on a cruise.... Thats when it started.... I couldn't get the camera to play back what i recorded on the trip.... I sent it back to samsung and they said it was fine... but the camera still doesn't work... I am very pissed off and have done many things to try and fix the camera... Samsung will not help anymore and to bring it somewhere else costs like $100 just for them to look at it.... I am disappointed and feel like I have been ripped off....NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY an electronic from AMAZON
This item works really well and does its job. I used this to get audio from my ps3 and it work well.Would recommend this to anyone
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 am one who likes to work outside but still like to hear music or listen to a book . And I have hearing aids so I needed to have something over my ears to hear. My sons have SkullCandy head phones so I bought some skullchrushers I could not have made a better choice.Larry from Utah
I purchased the Sigma 70-300mm with some reservations but hoping for the best. I carefully read all the reviews I could find and finally decided that, for the price, it would be worth the risk. I am quite pleased with the performance of this lightweight lens! I took it to a soccer game hoping to get a few good shots. While I was not completely pleased with the close-ups (this can be fixed with a 2x), the clarity and sharpness of the pictures are remarkable. This lens can compete with other professional lenses easily. It is quick, easy to use, and definitely an excellent buy. Nice job, Sigma - I'll be looking at other products from this company!
I own two of these drives, having purchased the second when the first one failed. This seemed to be a very nice drive. Nice appearance and very fast, especially when using the firewire 800 connection. However, a hard drive is something that can't be nice just when it works, which is the case with this drive. Now that I own two of these with no real solutions to get them to work all the time I am on the verge of trashing both of them. The amount of time I have spent trying to determine what is wrong with these drives is totally unaccceptable. The LaCie tech support people are all very nice, but I still have 2 LaCie drives that do not work. The problems started shortly after purchase of each. Even though the older of the two drives has had the same problems unresolved now for over a year, I was told by LaCie tech support last week that they will have to charge me to repair that drive. That simply adds insult to injury. I have four other external hard drives from different manufacturers and have had no problems with any of them. Having had a major problem with both LaCie drives seems to indicate an intrinsic problem with these drives. There is also the problem of firmware updates. They had an update for the drives to be used with Windows XP service pack 2, yet did not send out any notice to customers even though they have customers name and email addresses. I only found the update by accident when checking the LaCie site. This is another catch-22: YOu need the firmware update for the drives to work with service pack 2 but the update must be done on a computer without the service pack installed. I tried to do the update as the LaCie tech recommended, but it failed on both hard drives. Essentially I have two large drives that are only recognized by Windows occassionally. If you don't mind a hard drive that only works a little bit of the time, then this is a good drive and will look nice. But if you happen to need a reliable hard drive that you can depend on, then stay away from these LaCie drives at all costs.
I tried so many times to clean my LCD's using a soft cloth and water/iso mixture without any success.Thought I had better try this product. I was not disappointed.There's no streaking or build-up.I would highly suggest this cleaning product if you are having the same issues.
If I could give this product NO STARS, I would have. I bought 2 1gb memory sticks from PNY on Amazon after reading the reviews. After installation, about 6 months after,my computer began to act strangely.It would shut down for no apparent reason. At first I thought it had a virus, but this was not the case. The memory sticks were bad. Not just one of them but BOTH. I have read other reviews from people buying the PNY memeory sticks (made in Taiwan) and have had the same problem. When you check the reviews on your purchases, don't just check Amazon, check out the consumer sites as well. I sure will now.
Just can't say enough good about this transaction. Incredible, highly rated GPS unit with the best price in the WORLD! Bought as a gift...wanted to get a high quality unit. I ended up with one of the best you can buy for the price of a bottom end unit! Very happy with the price, super fast 2 day shipping before christmas, great packaging. Only complaint would be that the box had been opened (nothing missing) on a brand new item.....
I initially purchased this printer because it appeared to have great options, and ESPECIALLY because of the wifi capability. I would like to tell you that buying this printer was a huge mistake. When this printer does work its does what its supposed to do. However, the wifi capability is a complete joke. I have spent many hours trying to figure this thing out (and im not a newbie at computers), and I simply cannot connect to the computer wirelessly. If you are looking to do wireless printing, I would recommend purchasing the Apple Airport Extreme Basestation. This is good to purchase because it basically a router that has a USB port on the back for a printer. Thats just my two cents...
Very good headphones. Audiophiles may say they don't have this or that, but they are just fine. If your one of those people who just have to spend too much money, by all means spend away. Gotta say, they sound just fine and I still have a wad of cash left over due to not buying phones with a lower case b on them.
I've had this printer for about 2 years. It's fine unless you're printing on photo paper.I've been sitting here all morning trying to print several pages of photo paper and 9 out of every 10 pages that I try to print on, gets jammed.Then, you've gotta unplug the power to clear the print job from the queue.And after that, you've gotta remove the plastic piece in the BACK of the printer, to remove the paper.It's driving me CRAZY and if I owned a sledgehammer, I'd turn this printer into dust!Don't buy it, get something that at LEAST has the jammed paper remover on the front.
I was in the market for a new progressive scan DVD player to match with my new 32" Aquos and the S29 fits the bill. I'm waiting for HD-DVD or Blue-Ray to hit the market before investing in a really expensive player. In the mean time, you can't beat the S29 for the price. I was debating between this and the Sony DVP-NS50PS but for the price I figured the Panasonic was a bargain. I've had it for less than a week but so far its performance has been great. Of course, I highly recommend changing the settings to match your TV. I watched Blade Trinity and thought the picture was okay, then I realized I hadn't customized the settings to 16x9, LCD and 480p. After that the picture was much sharper. There's also a few audio and video modes to choose from which makes it easy to go from 4:3 to 16:9 or you can just choose Auto. It's design is sleek and unpretentious. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable progressive scan DVD player with a few extra bells and whistles.
If you have a massively mini media player you definately want to get this to go with it. My children love there mini media player and this item helps them recharge it without using the computer. For a kid product it sure works good.
Works like it's supposed to. Easy to install without a whole lot of hassel. First time installing something like this and IT WORKS!
I purchased this product as a replacement drive. The installation was very easy. It has been running for about a month and it is performing as promised. I do not notice a noise from the drive as some reviewers mentioned.
This is a fantastic camcorder, I've had it for 6 months and have played with it a ton. We bought this camera as a replacement for our 8 year old Samsung Hi-8 camera. The first thing that astonished me was the size difference between the two cameras! The Sony HC26 was 1/4 the size when compared to the outdated (but well performing) dinosaur Samsung. We paid more 8 years ago for the Samsung Hi-8 than we paid for this outperforming, master of technology, the Sony HC26! I was so impressed by the level of improvements in technology and the space and compactness, I instantly was very happy with this camcorder. I was hesitant about the touch screen controls, but have now fallen in love with that feature. It has enough features for the average user, it's a great camera for home use. If you're not "averagely technological" to master the programmed settings, an "easy button" located on the inside controls when you open your viewing screen, makes a pro out of ANY new camera operator. My seven year old is able to operate the camera, and do quite a good job at it, so if that's not user friendly, I don't know what is! We compared it to the Panasonic, JVC, and Canon, but knowing that we had no need for the still camera, this was the best choice for us. It's perfectly hand sized, buttons are easily reached to the "blind eye," the zoom is awesome at 20 optical zoom and placed right under your right index finger, other models have the button placed awkwardly. Despite other reviewer comments, I detect no "noise" from the zoom even after reviewing the footage in playback. The best-selling feature on this camera is the impressive nightshot when compared to similar cameras under $500. It films in real time with a black and white image and really captures your subject clearly and brightly. No other camera came close to the image quality with the nightshot feature, most were too dark to distinguish your subject. The nightshot really only works up to about 5 feet away even though they claim up to 10 feet. The Carl Zeiss Lens captures vivid colors and crisp images and the sound quality is very good. If your wanting quality picture and sound, definately go with this mini DV tape Sony Handycam 26 camcorder! Just a note, the technology isn't quite "there" yet for the disc recorders, you compromise on sound and picture quality by using the disc camcorders. This is a superior camcorder for the price! The fire-wire doesn't come with the camcorder package, but is needed to download video.UPDATED NOTE: 2006 CONSUMER REPORTS BUYING QUIDE gives the Sony DCR HandyCam high marks as follows: picture quality-very good, ease of use-good, image stabilizer-excellent, audio quality-good, battery life-80 minutes. I thought it was interesting that they rated the JVC GR-DF450, the Canon Elura 85, and the Panasonic GS250 with FAIR audio quality, and all of these cameras are considerably more expensive but most competive with the Handycam. Of all the digital camcorders reviewed, the Sony Handycam outperformed and was the most affordable too!HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent Product. It arrived on time and in perfect condition. Fits my computer and accessories and is just what I was looking for in a computer carry-all.
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.
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.
You can easily use your memory as a Pendrive with this product, just insert your memory when you are not using and copy your files in a folder to transport to other place. Connect and go!!!The only contra that I can see is that you will need the extension (provided by product), if you have an USB connector with others cords connected beside.
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.
Beware if you have the Ipod touch. I only get sound..no video....wasted the $5 for the product and shipping...should have known you "get what you pay for"
When I ordered this camera from AMAZON the price was comparable to local establishments. The only reason I ordered from AMAZON was that there was a tag on the web page that said if you order this item you will get a free SD 512 memory card. This also appeared on the Kodak Z650 add on AMAZON. I did not recieve the card and when I inquired to AMAZON they answered that a card does not come with the Kodak Camera. Well, I knew that! The card was a give away from AMAZON not from Kodak. My biggest mistake, aside from ordering electronics from AMAZON was not saving the web page to prove my claim. Watch out for the bait and switch. Now AMAZON can do it too.
This brush is a bit larger than I expected from the description . . . that's okay but it's probably not as convenient for pocket or small pouch if you are looking for a more compact type. The brushes are soft, but not as soft as hoped, and a bit more coarse than my old lipstick-style lens brush. I bought this to see if it was suitable for dusting off photographic slides prior to scanning. I am not sure I'll use it for that purpose, but I'll likely use it for other glass-lens cleaning tasks.
I am very pleased with my handspring visor deluxe.
These earphones are worth everything, and worth way more, i would pay 50 dollars for the same pair or morethe volume is amazing
Canon inkjet machines are money pits. Unless you use them frequently, the inkjets clog requiring a printhead repalcement. Printhead replacement is a waste of money. At this point you may has well toss the printer out the window. Now the "all in one" will not turn on - even to scan. What a shame!! Other features on this printer worked very well. So sad.It is not the first time I have been disappointed with Canon printers. It WILL be my last. I will be getting an Epson dedicated scanner to go with a Brother black laser printer.
I thoroughly researched scanners before I selected the CanoScan N122OU. Several brands and models included the high resolution output which I need for my photography hobby work, but the deciding factors for this model for me were:1) It is very thin and lightweight -- PLUS it stores vertically on my desk.(My older scanner was heavy, big, and took up LOTS of room.)2) I had confidence in the Canon brand - and still do.Having made the choice, I have had no regrets. It has been easy to set up and use (I can even use it while it is in its vertical position - quite a handy feature that I didn't realize it offered when I was making my selection.)I am pleased and would recommend this to anyone needing a high quality, easy-to-use and easy-to-store scanner.
This printer has cute little hard blocks of ink, so there is no excessive packaging or bulky waste to dispose of when a cartridge is used. I like this eco-friendly aspect. The colors are fantastic and sharply defined; my husband uses this model in his home office and it is professional quality.We've had this model for several months and it has never jammed. I was surprised to see another comment say that this printer is noisy, as I feel it is much quieter than it's predecessor.This is a real powerhouse for such a small machine. It's bigger than a breadbox but small enough to fit on a small tabletop. It does big jobs quickly and is a good investment for any small business.
I have been using this mouse for over 5 years and it is probably the best I have ever had. I am going to have to replace it soon because I have literally worn it out. Never had any issues with it. You can actually see where my hand rests and my fingers are placed by looking at the finish where it is worn off. Extremely durable mouse. Highly recommend.
The carry case does the job of holding my Walkman and therefore I say it is worth the money. However I have found for my smaller arm it is hard to get it wrapped around in a steady position, but with some effort it does. Overall I am happy with the purchase.
This monitor is wonderful. It works great all over the house, even in the basement. The 2 receivers are convenient to place in different parts of the house. I even love the soft nightlight. I can put it on and not even wake my little one up !!!!
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.
I own a trackball Expert mouse, and bought the Orbital trackball mouse for my portable. Both are excellent, the trackball has worked for many years, and once, when it failed, was replaced for free by Kensington.I am very please with the way the product works and Kensington's service.Leon
CAUTION-- The Sansa website states "that all "microsd" and "microsdhc" cards may be used with the e200 series players". That is a FALSE statement!!!! All the e200 series players may only use the "microsd card" maximum--2gb. NONE of the players may use the microsdhc cards. I checked the website before I bought an e260 player. I bought an 8gb "microsdhc" card and I found out the hard way. I wrote customer support and basically got the answer OOPS!! Sorry your screwed. I am now the proud owner of an 8gb microdsdhc card that has no use. If you plan to add more than 2gb to these players forget it!!!
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 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.
With the release of the model 515 Palm solves the problem of the poor brightness of the 505. I compared the two side by side, and the 515 is noticeably brighter than the 505. I also compared it to the Sony Peg615CS, and at maximum brightness they look exactly the same. I also compared both of them to my Palm IIIC, but although the 515 is a big improvement over the 505, and the Sony also is equally good, the IIIC is still the clear winner in the brighness contest. However, the Sony and the Palm have 64K colors, and the IIIC only has 256.However, both the Palm and the Sony have partially back-reflective screens, which allows them to be seen outside, where the IIIC would wash out. This is why the screens have a slightly milky appearance, which, while not annoying, is noticeable.I've also compared the IIIC to the Handspring Prizm, and the Prizm looks to be as bright as the IIIC.I've been using PDAs for several years now, having had a Vx, IIIC, Handspring Visor, and a Compaq iPAQ, so for the rest of my review I thought I'd make a few comments, not necessarily aimed at any particular Palm model (or clone) so much as why you should get one, and why any Palm is better than none at all.Since getting my Palm, I've never been so organized. It's not only the convenience of having everything in one place--that's a great advantage, to be sure, but that's no different from a binder or notebook-type organizer.Where the Palm devices really make a difference is in the search capability. I used to own a big, fat Franklin binder-type organizer, and everything was in there, all right--the problem was finding it. If I'd made a note on a meeting a month ago that I needed to find, well, good luck finding it.But with the Palm, it's a piece of cake. You just do a search on a couple of keywords and you can always pull it up. And there are drop-in search utilities, such as FindHack, which I purchased for a few dollars, that are even more powerful, and add such capabilities as wildcard searches. The extra power and convenience this adds over the traditional organizer can't be overestimated.Also, once I had all the info in my Palm, my brain seemed to rest easier too, since my aging memory didn't have to track all of this stuff anymore.Next to my car, perhaps, my Palm is the most useful device I have ever owned. Try one and you'll see they aren't just toys, they are great timesavers and powerful tools that will make it so much easier to track all those details, big and little, of your personal and work life. Next to the invention of paper and pencil, the Palm platform and it's clones are the most powerful organizational tool probably ever invented.
I have 4 iPods including a 2G refurb I keep in my car. So obviously they work well for me. There are a number of solid alternatives to the iPod and depending upon your needs one of those could be better value. For the classic the screen is too small for video but that is true of most "video" players and cell phones. Overall the Apple iPod + iTunes experience can not be beat. It is an elegant seamless integration and experience. An often overlooked feature of getting an iPod is that there are tons of accessories to select from and that alone is compelling reason to go with an iPod. If video is must look elsewhere perhaps to the iPod touch (great screen and makes video actually an option) or one of the Archos options (better screen size and storage then the touch and some with video in option). If you need a voice recorder or fm tuner other options such as those from Creative might suit you better. These can be added to the iPod but only at additional costs. But the core - the simplicity, power of use, battery life and organizing and storing music, photo and video files the iPod is still the best. Don't get distracted by bells and whistles that really are not important to your core end user experience. Don't focus on marginal battery draining features like Zune's wifi unless you really think that those feature are important to you. If you are on a budget and are willing to forego Apples legendry and well deserved elegance, you can find a decent player for much less. If you have more specific needs add them to the vlaue equation and figure if the iPod + accessories is worth the extra cost to you. And if you want a great music player that simply works go with an iPod.
Packing:Packing is extremely good. The radio and power supply are enclosed in a hard fiber (like egg carton material, only thicker and harder). Plastic wrapped, etc.Power Supply:The power supply is separate from the radio. It is the heaviest power supply I've ever seen for this type of equipment (looks like it was designed by the Germans for the battleship Bismark!). There's a 6-ft cord from the radio to the power supply, then a 6.5 ft cord from the power supply to the electric outlet--it has a two-prong polarized plug. This is nice to have a regular electric plug so one doesn't have to figure out where yet another power supply can be plugged directly into the wall electric outlet.FM Antenna:The supplied FM dipole antenna works extremely well. It has plastic eyelets so that it can be tacked to the wall with push-pins or thumbtacks (takes 3). The antenna cord from the radio to the center of the dipole is 7-ft, so this should be adequate for anyone's setup. If one lives in an outlying area, I suggest either the Fanfare FM Antenna (ccrane.com) or the Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna; whip antennas that can be installed indoors or outdoors. Or the Terk FM-50, installed in the attic or outdoors.AM Antenna:The supplied AM loop antenna works well. The instructions on setting it up could have been a bit more detailed. At least they were written in real, not pidgin, English!Tone Settings:I have Treble set to +1, Bass to +2, and Surround to ON. This gives really good sound. Piano, cello, violin and voice sound natural.Volume:I have the Volume set to 30 and this fills the living room with wonderful sound. I generally listen to KBPS 89.9 FM (Portland, OR) a classical music station which is received in HD.Reason for buying:FM HD radio is a big improvement over normal FM; there are no dropouts and the sound is almost CD-quality. (I don't know why it's so hard to find an FM HD radio or receiver. Manufacturers seem reluctant to embrace this standard. Try, for example, to find a Home Theater Receiver for less than $1000 and it is impossible! Only a high-end receiver is available at close to $2000 and it is high-wattage and will probably heat the room up about 10 degrees or so and do its thing to make the power situation even worse!) I wanted a simple FM HD radio that I could turn on in the living room and not have to mess with the main stereo; particularly in the summer when it puts a lot of heat into the room. I have a Sangean HDR-1 HD Radio/FM RDS/AM Digital Stereo Receiver in the bedroom which is an extremely good radio; however, it has its quirks, both intermittent and otherwise. It was also about $40 more expensive than the Sony (both units were purchased from Amazon.com); thus I thought the Sony would be a better value. (I have had the Sangean about 10 months; the Sony was not available when I purchased the Sangean; if it had been I might have bought the Sony.) The Sony is slightly larger than the Sangean; 11-7/8" W x 4-3/4" H x 6-3/4" D versus 11-3/8" W x 4-1/2" H x 7-1/4" D. The Sony also is a lot heavier piece of gear, 8 lbs (with power supply) vs 4 lbs, and sounds slightly better than the Sangean. Additionally, it has Tone Controls and Surround Sound which the Sangean does not (except for ON and VOLUME, all of the Sangean controls are on its remote; god help you if you don't have a spare CR2032 lithium button battery). And the Sony Remote Control looks like a normal remote, not a credit card powered by an expensive button battery like the Sangean. The Remote Control takes 2 AAA batteries which are not provided by Sony. So, you'll have to buy your own batteries for the Remote Control. Both the Sony and the Sangean have Line In capability (Sangean calls it Aux In) so one can listen to, for example, a portable DVD/CD player in higher quality stereo. Both have Headphone Out plugs which can be used to input the units to a regular stereo system. The Sony has twice the number of presets compared to the Sangean, 20 station presets each for AM and FM; whereas the Sangean has only 20 total, 10 AM and 10 FM; either are more than adequate. I'm not terribly enthralled with the semi-gloss brown paint (or paint look-alike) finish--I'd have preferred either a gloss black like a Young Chiang piano or a semi-gloss black like a Rolls-Royce, only without the expensive and quaint orange-peel effect (hint to manufacturers--if you must use paint or paint look-alike, use black).
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.
First of all, I was a bit confused by the indicators on the device. When the device is plugged in to AC power, there is no indication that it is actually powered up. There are several LEDs on the device and I would expect a Power LED to be lit while the device was powered up and connected to the computer, but there is not. As long as you know it's plugged in, you're good. The memory card reader portion feels cheap. The cards must slide in at angles and it is easy to mis-fit the card into the slot. Once a card is successfully installed, then the LED for that slot will illuminate and data can be passed.The USB connections seem to be unreliable. When connected to my Blackberry phone or MP3 player, the devices appear to bounce offline every 10 seconds or so, making file transfers impossible. I purchased two of these, one for my computer and one for my wifes, and they both exhibit this behavior.I can't recommend this device, because it feels buggy and just plain doesn't work with USB devices.
I looked at alot of cases to fit my 14" alienware and this was the best rated one for my price range. While the one i really wanted was over $150 i had to settle for a cheaper one. I finally decided on this one because i figured it had to be good, it was made by Microsoft. I love the colors, theyre close to my football teams colors, they look great and make it easier to see inside, especially in low-light. The zippers seem to be really good quality. It has plenty of pockets, even one for my ipod and my droid. Overall i think it is a great case for this price range.Pros--Great colors, looks great-Its made by Microsoft-Good quality material and zippers-It says Microsoft on it-Lots of pocketsCons--The quality of the hooks for the straps are not very good, they are hard to get on and off and seem like adter a few times they might break. But replacing the strap would be no big deal if need be.-Theres no zipper around where you put the laptop, just a flap with a buckle, honestly im not sure why this a con. guess id rather have a zipper-It could say Microsoft in more placesSo theres no serious consOverall its a great case and i would definitely recommend it.*EDIT*Nearly a year later (11 months), and its still working great! No issues.. No rips.. still looks brand new, although i dont use it daily but after a year, its had a decent amount of use.
I purchased this bulb in April of 2010, and the bulb exploded only four months later. I noticed when I first installed the bulb that the picture was dim, and took a few minutes to get to a decent brightness. After this bulb exploded, I purchased one directly from Sony. While the price was about $50 more, it was worth it as it brought the picture back to the way it was when my TV was new.My advice, purchase the original equipment and spend the few extra dollars. It will save you buying another bulb in just a few months down the road.
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.
Upbeat Audio T613-BNC Boostaroo for All Audio ApplicationI bought this item way back in June 2009, and still going strong. I have been using it to amplify the sound from desk-top computer, which it has been doing very nicely all the time.BTW I bought it then for USD.26,here at Amazon, and today at a price of USD.14.01, is definitely a steal!! Buy it!! you wont regret. I hope this will help people to know that it lasts for quite a long time!!
Obviously you take your chances with a $50 dvd player. We lost on this round - the dvd tray, free of any incumbrences, clicked and whirred and refused to open. Now we have to pay for the return shipping.
Purchased this system for my office computer. The system sounds great, looks great and was easy to setup. The sound is very good at low levels, which is perfect for an office setting.
It's amazing that such small spekers can make such a big sound. I just got them today and WOW!!!
Great value--probably not for someone that wants something decorative--these are just for storage. Stack nicely!! Arrived promptly as always!!! Thanks
When I purchased this item, I hesitated just a little since the price was so low. I needn't have worried. The cable is quite robust - flexible but substantial. The ferrite core may be somewhat unnecessary as I wouldn't anticipate too much interference with the digital signal, but I won't complain about this extra. It works flawlessly when connecting my PC or MacBook (both have a DVI-D output) to my HDMI port of my rear-projection TV. The picture is, of course, excellent, although there is some overscan due to my television's settings. This is hardly an issue for what I use it for - watching streaming movies on the big screen using my PC or using the TV as a second monitor for my MacBook.
This faceplate worked ok, but I did notice that the color was slightly different than Ivory plate colors that the electricians on my project were using. The Keystone type jacks I used went in fine, and none of the faceplates were damaged or anything like that when I received them.
Very clear, not too heavy, great IS function; a very good value for the money. Lower F would be nice, but not for $1000 extra. At long focal lengths the f/5.6 is still very good.
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 bought this DVD/VHS recorder in December 2004 and have recorded over 200 DVDs with it. I started with VHS to DVD transfers, to preserve VHS tapes, and now I use it primarly to record programs from cable (Turner Classic Movies, etc.). The unit has given six months' of excellent service thus far in heavy service; I record on it nearly every day.Until recently, I was using only DVD-R 4X disks. I found an on-line source for Memorex brand 4X's for about $25 for 50 disks. However, the handwriting seemed to be on the wall that 4X's will become harder to find in the future.I called Sylvania customer service and they shipped my a free upgrade disk, which allows the unit to use 8X DVD-R's. Customer Service walked me through the upgrade process on the phone, which took less than five minutes (they prefer that you call them BEFORE you insert the disk so they can guide you through it).The unit can now read Staples-brand DVD-R 8X disks, which I had on hand at home for use in my computer's DVD burner. I haven't tried other brands of 8X yet, because my current Staples spindle is a 100-pack, but I see no reason to think that other quality brands won't work. DVD+R can NOT be used, however: the upgrade allows 8X disks to be used, but only DVD- (DVD minus) disks, not DVD+.Recordings made at the one or two hour speed (SP) are of such high quality that the finished product is difficult to distinguish from a live broadcast. I generally use the 8-hour speed to cram four movies on one disk, and the results are still superior to VHS. At the 10-hour speed, picture quality begins to drop somewhat and approaches the look of SLP VHS recordings....but when one considers that five movies can be crammed onto one 40-cent disk, that's a pretty good deal. Those who need higher quality recordings can use a faster recording speed (2 or 4 hours), but of course more disks (and more storage cases) will need to be purchased.My only two criticisms for the unit after six months of heavy use:1. Remote control is cheap-looking and feeling, and layout/labelling of buttons is confusing.2. When programming the unit advance to record at a later time, the unit does not seem to accept numeric input for the start and stop times, or channel number; I have to push an up or down button repeatedly to set the desired times or channel. While the programming is easy to follow, pressing a button up to 30 times is tedious. Perhaps I'm doing it wrong, but I read the manual and it did not mention using the remote control's numeric buttons to set the time.If not for the problems listed above, I would give this model five stars.I paid $250 for the unit, it went up to $275 around Christmas, and now is down to $212. Costco carries an equivalent Go+Video unit for about the same price. This unit has done an excellent job at the tasks for which I needed it: VHS to DVD transfer, and DVD recording. Yeah, a large hard drive would be nice, but you won't find a hard drive and VHS capability in any model at this price. Besides, with the cost of blank disks approaching 20 cents each, you can afford to make some mistakes and toss out recordings that you don't like.
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......
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 kit is nice and all but its really 12 gauge wire which is a no no for anything over 125 watts peak. If its description doesn't say AWG don't buy it.
We were having problems with our mini DV. We decided to try this cleaning cassette, and our problems were resolved! I would highly recommend this product!
This backpack is light, well-cushioned, and well-made. It has especially good zippers; I never have trouble zipping my bag up, even when it's full. The back is padded so that the edges of small items and textbook corners don't jab into your back. It's great for carrying groceries in the city, and books+laptop to work. There are plenty of useful little pockets here and there, and even a scratch-proof iPod pocket. It doesn't bounce on my back when I'm biking, and the straps never cut into my shoulders. The bottom is also reinforced with a sturdier (and waterproof, I think) material, which is great for when you're carrying a heavy load or if you need to set your backpack down on the ground or a bench. On top of all of this, it's also quite compact, so I don't look overwhelmed by the size of my backpack. The dark colors are nice and professional-looking. I would highly recommend it!
This memory has allowed me to gather all the favorite music for my cell and I can use the GPS from my husband
Wakes me up when I need to get up and tells me the time when I want to know it.
I'm using this on my canon 17-85mm lens and it's been great. My only issue was I purchased it from cambridgeworld who were less than reliable.
This is a great product, you wont be sorry for this purchase. It's as good as all the others that are selling for 3X the price of this one. It's wonderful met all my needs. Thanks
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!
I give this camera 5 stars!The Price can't be beat, especially with the rebate.The features can't be beat for the price.It's everything I wanted in a video camera. And the added digital still camera... part makes it even better! The resolution may only be 740x640 or something close ....but Hey you can still print nice 3x5's at least! If not 4x6's.I love how compact and light it is. It is smaller and lighter then my Sony FD Mavica digital still camera.I thought I would have to settle for a cheap 8mm video camera...but then I found Amazon.com!I also love how easy it is to upload pics to the computer using the supplied usb cable.I don't have a fire wire yet so I just hooked it up through my intel pro pc web camera and uploaded my video's to my computer. It turned out ok....but probably not in digital format. So I will probably end up getting the firewire soon. But it will work.I love having the ability to playback the video on the camera with sound. And being able to add more to the tape using the dubbing feature.It is very easy to switch from recording videos to recording still pics. Just a flip of one switch. Plus you can grab images off of your videos on your camera very easily too.I have nothing bad to say about this camera. I just wish it came with a carrying case. Made for it so everything would fit perfectly. And I wish 2 day shipping didn't take 2 days! But that's life! hahahaha
The product may be wonderful, but we'll never know. We tried to use it, and it kept shutting off after a few minutes. After replacing the batteries, we tried to go to the website, which wasn't working. So, we called tech support, a long distance number, on our dime, to be on hold for a long, long time. Finally, we got a technical support person whose English was so bad that he was incomprehensible. And, to make matters worse, he knew nothing at all about the product - we could hear him talking to someone else in the background, asking for help. Finally, after more than half an hour talking to this person long distance, the only thing he could come up with was to log on to the web site, which doesn't work, and maybe an upgrade would help. He didn't know for sure, and he wasn't sure what to do if that didn't help. He did give me a case number, but in order to use it, I have to call back on my dime again to talk to someone else who probably won't speak English either, and won't know any more about the product than this person did.It may be a wonderful product, and the problem we have may have a simple correction, but it doesn't matter how good it is if we can't get help when we have problems. I'd have been better off to buy a no-name Walmart brand - at least I'd be able to return it easily if it didn't work.What a merry Christmas! I strongly recommend against ever buying anything you might need tech support on from on line sources, and particularly from this company.
used 1 time. the connector was bent upon arrival and had to be bent back in to shape to properly connect to the hard drive pins. I would say the cord is pore. the power supply would not power up the 2nd time i went to use the adapter. (still on the first day) I would not recommend buying this particular adapter.
This is exactly what I was looking for. It accomodates 'wall warts' and regular three prong plugs with ease. I use the cable in/out feature for my internet/tv connection. Since I have VOIP phone service the line is protected by the cable in/out before it gets to my phone line so I haven't used it. This unit has made the area under my desk much less cluttered and visually more appealling.
So the reviews usually hype up things that end up not being that important afterall, but I just got this camera and it really does do all those things they said it would.The movie mode is amazing. I got a 1GB card and this doubles as my videocam.It can take really close up photos, which makes it very useful for work.Photo quality and color is great, as with all Canons I've used in the past.The burst mode really does work. I can take 10 photos in a few seconds while moving. I tested in this in the shop and got clear photos of the entire showroom.My other top choices were the CasioZ55 (gorgeous, but movie mode not as good), and the Pentax Option S5 (strange coloring, didn't like the last optio I bought for fathers day). In the end this Canon was the best choice by a slight margin and I got it for an amazing price.
Theese subs are worthless I bought two of them they cost me more than i wanted to pay for them but i decided to try them for i like clarity in my music and it was said that theese subs would deliver. Boy was i ever dissappointed, They lasted 10 minutes i had all my gain down and i didn't even pass 11 on my dial the next thing i knew my interior was covered with smoke and burning smell. I had them in a ported box since the factory claims they are good in any box. theese guys just over price their products to make them look as if they are high quality, get it false advertising!!. before theese i had a pair of insignias i had bought from a retail store 6 years ago and they handle my system and sound much better even though they are falling apart. ironic isn't it. oh by the way the company sucks! they don't even give a number for customer service and i believe cause they know there would be a whole bunch of unsatisfied customers ringing down their phone lines, and they will not hear me, will not issue a warranty for their products none of them! so if you want theese be warned! you would have better luck with pioneer or kicker and i don't even consider theese to be of my taste but atleast they would last longer than a day. let alone a couple of minutes. i will considere the pioneer champion pro series. i think i won't be taken then. and by the way my insignias, yes they are a joke and i dont even like them but they will produce better results than mephis subs!
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.
Sakar should be stopped from making cameras if they're all like this. My son got the star wars 92022 version of this camera and it's all the same problems not to mention you'll receive zero customer support from the company and the drivers are not online after seeing the CD doesn't provide the correct drivers. It keeps deleting the pictures, seems to work as cam while hooked to pc but won't load the pictures and keeps deleting them.Only buy this as a toy for a very small child who won't mind that it doesn't work like a real camera.
LOVE this little guy! Added bonus of being able to set a fave photo as the screen backdrop makes it personalized. The variety of colors that the player comes in is cool but around the holidays the only color available was the standard silver... was hoping for purple. :) The earbuds that come with are top-notch, if a little big for my ears. 8 gb might not sound like a lot of storage but I loaded almost my entire cd collection plus half my hubby's with room to spare. Love being able to use Windows Media Player 10 to load with ease... just wish WMP10 would let me organize the tunes once loaded. You have to use the software that comes with the player for that which is slightly annoying. It comes with two programs, neither of which does absolutely everything you need it to but they're both pretty easy to figure out. Touch pad seems sensitive at first but there's a setting for it (low, med & hi) so you can adjust it to your fingers. Also dig the organizer that syncs with Outlook (no need for a pocket calendar anymore!) Thank you Creative Labs for an awesome little piece of equipment!
What can I say? It was easy to mount, holds the 15" TV very well, articulates so that the TV will fold against the wall or point wherever I want it - what more could one ask?
My power supply died for my Nuvi 350 - after 5 years of use. I bought a low dollar replacement, which didn't work. Seems it didn't deliver enough juice to charge the battery, but the device did recognize it was plugged into something (it thought it was being tethered to a computer). This power supply did the trick for my device. I read a lot of other reviews, so of which didn't have good luck with this item, but for the Garmin Nuvi 350 I can attest it works.
I am very satisfied with this purchase. It has all the interfaces I could ever ask for! I have owned the G-Drive Q 500GB for about a month now and have had no problems what-so-ever. Working perfect as a Time-Machine volume. I'd like to note that G-Technology actually honors a 3-year warranty for all of their G-Drives now, so make sure to register your product once you receive it.
I orders these after considerable research and still had doubts about what to expect. I must say they have exceeded my expectations in sound quality as well as over all quality.Installation was easy and hardly required reading of the manual. The design with the stand as a charger is a reall plus.I previously owned some Recoton wireless headphones and reception and static was a constant problem. Not the case at all with these. No noticable static even when waiting for music to start.They're light weight and quite comfortable.Haven't owned them long enough to comment on battery life but my initial reaction is that these are a great purchase.
these filters from Celestron are different colors than what is indicated in the picture, as another reviewer noted. The kit I received has a yellow, red, blue, and a grayish light limiting filter approximately 25-30%. Overall construction is solid and glass is clean and clear. I love looking at the full moon with the red filter, as it looks a beautiful orange. The blue filter brought out the bands of Jupiter well.
These headphones are difficult to review, because their performance for me is highly variable. As the other reviewers point out, they come with 3 sizes of two different kinds of rubber earpieces (hard and soft) and a pair of foam earpieces. They can also be used with triple-flanged soft rubber earpieces or custom earphone sleeves (not included). When I use these headphones with anything other than the expandable foam earpieces, the sound is not nearly what I would expect for headphones of this quality. The bass response is highly dependant on the seal that forms in your ear; when there is not a tight seal, the headphones sound warbly and as another reviewer said, slightly underwater. The treble becomes overpowering.With the foam inserts, it's a different story. I use these headphones with my ipod photo, and the sound is so fantastically detailed, even after the mp3 compression, that I swear I can hear things that I can't hear using a pair of Grado studio headphones with an amplifier. Like others have said, these earbuds are all about detail; the sound is incredibly crisp and clear, aided by the superior sound isolation. Even when using them with those wonderful foam earpieces, they do not have a lot of bass; faithful to the recording, but for those used to more (or those that listen to a lot of bass-heavy music) it may be underwhelming. The ipod EQ is little help, since it distorts the music so terribly. I do miss the bass response of my prior earbuds, Sony MDR-EX71SLs, but I'm learning to enjoy my music in a whole new way with these Shures. The sound isolation is impressive, and they don't blast you with white noise or require external power like active noise cancelling headphones. They completely seal out the outside world; on the New York City subway, I cannot hear a thing (which is great for sound quality, but isn't all that safe). The downside to the foam earpieces is that they are probably not going to be that durable (the documentation contains the part number for a big bag of replacement foam earpieces, which I will have to order). While on the subject of durability, the cables are thick and seem rather durable, which is nice considering the price.Another thing that can seriously vary the sound of these headphones (for me at least) is the ear placement. I only get proper sound with the headphones looped over the top of my ears. Otherwise, the sound is not that clear. The fit even with the cord looped over like that is rather comfortable with the foam earpieces, though the tops of my ears are not especially sensitive. I do have inner ear pressure issues and these headphones do not cause problems with that.Bottom line: these are the best portable headphones I have ever used. I have tried the Sony MDR-EX51LP, Sony MDR-EX71SL, Sony MDR-EX81LP, and Sennheiser PX100. In terms of sonic accuracy and detail, these Shures blow them all away (and should, since they are much more expensive), when used with the foam earpieces and with the cord looped over the top of my ear. Any other way and, for me, these headphones sound worse than all of those Sony models above. I give these headphones 4 stars because they are stellar, but a pair of Sony MDR-EX71SL headphones costs $80 less and sounds pretty great, too. For those that really want the fantastically accurate sound quality these headphones offer, they are worth the price. But for those that are looking for something different, they may not be that satisfying. If you require lots of bass or aren't that finicky a listener, you might be happier with $80 in your pocket and Sony MDR-EX71SL earbuds, which are also quite comfortable for me and have a lot of bass. Either way, you can't go wrong (and you should throw those Apple earbuds that came with your ipod in the trash, where they belong).UPDATE (Jan. 2008): I have since upgraded to a pair of Ultimate Ears Superfi.5 Pro headphones, and there is no comparison between those and the Shures. They are incredibly powerful, are just as detailed, and have massive bass. Comfort is a wash. For anyone looking at or around that price range, I do not think a better headphone exists than the Ultimate Ears.
The price was good and the product arrived on time as expected. A very positive experience. Would certainly consider ordering from this group again.
I got this so that I can wear a headset while watching movies on my HDTV late at night while not worrying about waking others. I upgraded from a 32 inch to a 47 inch TV. The larger one did not have a headset jack, so I just plugged this into the audio out and like magic, Instant headset plug!
I received superb video quality from this set of cable, highly recomended for those who has s-video input
Very portable, good quality sound . . . important to adjust volume on the iPod (at least 3/4 max) to get best volume from the unit.
We gave this as a gift to our parents for their 50th and it is so easy use and it's very portable! Perfect for them! I would definitley recommend it!
I got this to replace an aging 250W power supply in a Dell Dimension 4600 after adding a better video card and second monitor. My main reason for choosing this unit was reported compatibility with the Dell wiring and mounting location. It fit perfectly with all screw holes lining up and wiring connectors that fit.Took about 15 minutes to make the swap including taking photos first in case I forgot where everything went (didn't need them). New unit is much quieter as a bonus.
This GPS works great as a GPS. It gives good directions. I am not impressed with the MP3 player. Seems to hang up the system sometimes. Also, If you are trying to use it while holding it in your hands it is hard to avoid hitting the Zoom buttons on the top. Overall it works good for what it is intended to do.
Purchase this memory module to upgrade the RAM in a Cisco ASA 5505. It works well in my ASA and it was a lot cheaper than the Cisco branded RAM!
After the battery charger that came with the camera stopped working, I ordered this one. After reading reviews about this one, I felt comfortable going ahead with the purchase. It is perfect! I love that there is no cord to deal with. It is compact which makes for easy storage in my camera bag. Highly recommended for a raplacement battery charger.
I bought these for my niece for Christmas. We got her a cheap little MP3 player, but didn't want her in ear-buds. They are not good for their ears, I would say any child under 7 should not wear them. She loves these!! Plus she looks like a little disc jockey in them :)
One of the best camerias that are super! I say buy it. Yes the amazon prediction is correct. a 4.5. HAve the cash than buy it
Got this from costco back in late 2007 with 2 headphones and carrying case including car/cig. adaptor.Worked fine until May 2011. But it went through abuse, drops, on aircraft, car, foreign countries. Basically surprised this lasted as long. Only technical issue is that the battery never lasted more than 90min. And only got worse as time went on. Now it lasts about 30min, is starting to get flaky with reading disks at startup. It's been retired to being a home player hooked up to our LCD tv. Not sure how much longer it could last, so will start shopping for a home blu ray player.In summation, I expected it to only last a few months, which is why I got it from "return-it-for-refund-after-a-couple-years" Costco. Well, after this long, I won't return it, can't complain.This is the only audiovox product purchased, so can't generalize.
I have been on a quest for quite some time for headphones that will stay in your ears and not generate wind noise. I have tried dozens of headphones that I either bought seperately or came with players and these are the only ones I have found that meet both criteria. Most portable headphones will have wind noise at even a fast walk. Wind noise gets to be a big deal if you do anything like mountain bike or skate ski while listing to music. The sound quality is not quite as full as some but the no hassle factor it totally worth it. I noticed that one reviewer said the bass was too strong. If anything I would say it is a little weak. Bass depends a lot on your player, the settings and the type of music you listen to. These are a little more expensive than some in the ear phones but again the put it in your ear and never mess with them again factor is worth it.
this book was given to me as a joke for my birthday. and indeed it is. i never heard of this author until now. clearly a skeptic and conservative (because they go together, right?) this author did little research on the subject. the research he did do, i would call "middle of the road" research (or as a debunker trick, if you can't critize the data, critize the people). meaning, find people (timothy leary & richard hoagland ?!?!?! nobody took leary seriously and hoagland is just amusing), articles, stories that aren't too hard to argue or write off as a hoax. with regards to roswell (who discusses roswell anymore?): pick a theory, pick any theory. there are so many different theories on it, there is one for any belief. there may be some wishful thinking and misunderstanding in the field, certainly. any field of research, spirituality and health has it. it's a nonissue. "To call god an 'unknown' seems unfair. many people feel they know god intimately." (p. 40). huh? how is that different than people who believe in ufo's? there's more proof of ufo's than there is of god's existence. clearly this is an outdated book with outdated arguments. i read other reviews on this thing, and well, if you follow their reasoning and beliefs, this book is for you. otherwise, this author is a perfect example of the type of journalist Terry Hansen describes in Missing Times: news media complicity. bottom line is this: if you are a nonbeliever, no amount of evidence will do. if you believe, no amount of evidence is needed. take your pick, as long as it isn't this book.
I have not had any problems with these CD-Rs when using my CD-R burner, CPU or DVD player. In fact, I haven't had any problems at all. They are very high quality. After having used 123 CD-Rs of this brand, I still haven't found one single scratched CD-R in the 100-pack bundles (which happens a lot with cheaper brands). The best part, the label area is completely blank! There is no branding whatsoever on the label area, which is wonderful when you put custom labels on the CDs and don't have to see the brand name showing through the label.
I took it out of the box. Then I put it where the old modem was and plugged in its power supply and transferred the two cables. It came right up with DSL. I did not have to configure it in any way. That pleases me. It does make sense for a bridge modem to come configured for bridge mode, but we often can't take such things for granted. This is almost wonderful!!!
Just bought these - most ear buds fall out of my ear but these do indeed stay in ... nice. Problem is, sound quality is pretty bad. Midrange is OK so they're alright for listening to voice but for music they're atrocious. I also bought the Koss "The Plug" Portable ear buds - for only $3 more you get far superior sound AND a lifetime warranty..."no questions asked"...can't beat that...
The Voigtlander Color-Skopar Pan 35mm f2.5 wide angle lens should appeal to Leica screw mount and M rangefinder camera users who are interested in travelling light, with a pocket camera that is almost easy to fit inside a deep coat or shirt pocket. This lens may be the ideal tool for street photographers interested in acquiring a compact 35mm rangefinder lens; ergonimically it almost resembles the Contax Zeiss 45mm f2.8 Tessar or the Nikon 45mm f2.8 Nikkor lenses with respect to size and shape. I have seen at Erwin Puts's website an enthusiastic technical report by him in which he claims that this lens is optically superior to Leica's vintage 35mm f2.8 Summaron lens made for its M mount rangefinder cameras from the 1950s to early 1970s; I believe Popular Photography had another splendid technical report on this lens in a recent issue. Owners of M mount rangefinder cameras will have to purchase a screw mount to M mount adaptor to mount this lens onto their cameras (However, this lens may be the new M mount version, so purchasing a screw mount to M mount adaptator will be unnecessary.).
My iBook, the sleekness, fits perfectly in this and I don't have to worry about zippers scratching that glossy finish. There is a lip between the iBook and the zipper, so no worries. This is made from a fabric--neoprene probably--that stretches out enough for a power adapter and my soda, so that is enough for me. I discovered a pocket inside that was basically worthless since a folder wouldn't fit in there, but a paper would--but get wrinkled. The outside pocket that is on the back is kind of worthless too since it makes the bag uneven on my side then. Overall, this is a perfect product for getting around with as little bulk as possible, and does a good job on protection. Still, my one serious dislike is the fact that once the paint wore off on my hinges, it started making a squeak like a mouse. Doesn't bother me, but it annoys some people.
In brief:I had same one for 6 years. Broken, re ordered it. Why?1- clarity and noise cancellation is unprecedented2- my friend director used it in one of his documentaries and wanted to take but I pulled it off his hands :D, called me cheap, no problem I love my mic.3- Price vs. Quality vs. Clarity = didn't happen before.Only thing I didn't like:- With time, twisting it back and forth would loosen the joint till it will fall and then it may even NOT work (I think it also has the joint function as connector between the base and the stick housing the mic sensor).I recommend it for any Mac, Windows and Linux user for any chatting, conferencing app.
I just got my first Ipod--the 80 gig--and I can't wait to get it all set up. I'm sure I'll love it (til I lose it or drop it). However, I was annoyed to see that, although you ordered a black Ipod, they still send you the annoying white cord and earphones that say, "Look everyone! I have an Ipod!"
I just bought this with my WD My Passport Essential Portable 320gb USB 2.0 hard drive and the drive fits perfectly in this case! Throw the USB in the mesh pocket, strap in the hard drive, and this case is ready to go (and protect). It's got a hard shell on the outside, which does make it slightly bulky, but as long as it does the job that's fine by me!Great product, strongly recommend purchasing with the WD Passport drives.
What a great package! No more silly buttons and menus.The software replacement for the monitor menus works very well and it is very pleasant to use. A shame it is only for Windows.Also, I was using nvidia's rotational utility with my old monitor and it wasn't as fast as the rotational software that came with this monitor.Probably the best hardware/softare package I've ever purchased.
I buy the EZ-RJ45 because they are easy to put on. I still have to use reading glasses and sometimes a magnifier but the other kind that you have to cut each wire just so long... NO WAY...You can slip each wire through, bend it over and slip the next one..... This is the way to go...I tried getting these at Home Depot but hey don't carry them. If you want to get what you need go to Amazon.com and relax they will be on their way.
I bought this as a starter unit a few months ago, and am greatly impressed. It is cheap but it plays everything and its picture is very clear. I really like the zoom feature for when the widescreen versions are too small. Sound is great hooked up to my stereo, but when hooked up to the TV I could only raise the volume up so far (but it was loud enough). If you want something as a second unit or just a cheap DVD player, then this is probably it.
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.
This unit is not only inexpensive, but also dependable and versatile. I have had no problems with mine. It has brilliant color and even plays MP3s!!!
I ordered this through Adorama and received it within a week. It was simple and cute with a nice little pouch. Was simple to configure (after some googling and checking my D50 manual) and it worked as expected. A small 4 page manual needs to be there just to explain how to remove battery and operate for the first time. It would be greatly appreciated by all Nikon enthusiasts. Overall a very good looking remote which works perfectly. Thanks Amazon and Adorama!!!
This was perfect to allow my to use my vinyl cutter with my laptop at a great price.
My 1999 3 series needed a new radio. I bought the new radio. But then: disaster. It wouldn't connect to the factory antenna plug. I needed an adapter, and fast otherwise I wouldn't have any radio. Fortunately, Amazon came to the rescue and had a plug adapter thing that I could buy. It says VW, on the product description, it says VW on the package. But it works for a BMW and that's good enough for me. Buy this and you too can have a working radio on your old BMW. Or you know you could just buy an iPod.
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 purchased this HD LCD a few weeks ago and am totally impressed. Great price and great quality. I have no complaints.
I have never had issues with linksys stuff. This is my 3rd or 4th router I have bought of theirs and I don't see a reason to ever buy a different brand.
When I bought the Toshiba HD DVD player at the end of May 07 I also bought this service plan.It took a week to get the return label and because I am on the west coast and the repair place is on the east coast it took a week to get there.Then they had the player in the shop for 3 weeks.THEN another weekwith UPS bringing it home to me. It got here today and it won't play any of my HD DVDs. Who sends stuff back unrepaired??? The Answer: These guysI am NOT pleased and wish I'd never invested tons of $$$ in the HD DVD thing.We shall see how they handle this mess and I will update here as things progress12-27-07 I called them on the phone again and the nice man said they are sending me another shipping label via email to knock a week off the travel time. I am upset that this hasn't been fixed but I must say the people there are very nice and helpful,so perhaps my headache is just a fluke and this story will end well...we shall see.I will update as things progress12-28-07 it's noon and I'm still waiting for the return label to come in my email...12-28-07 OK,at 1pm the label is here in my email as promised.I will report when this thing returns,hopefully fixed...01-10-08 They call me on the phone and tell me it's going back to Toshiba because their techs can't find the problem....Lucky me,I get the one ina million machine with the weird problem...I would prefer a Lottery win if I'm gonna beat the odds here,oh well more later.01-28-08The player returned this morning all it seems to work.I will be catching up on my HD-DVDs now!
Very robust router. Worked smoothly. If you are looking for a cheap router for a small apartment, this is the one.
These are very comfortable but they just sound awful. No bass or treble whatsoever. I have an Ipod and thought i needed some new headphones so i bought these, The ipod headphones sound 1000 times better but are not nearly as comfy.
My absolute favorite camera I own. The first camera I owned too. Nothing can compare to the look of film, and the feel of this camera. Beautiful piece of engineering. If the model I own breaks I'll buy another, and another. I love this camera that much. Wouldn't trade this for any digital.
I agree that the sensitivity is not as good as previous models but the object works superbly. The battery lasts a long time and the 80gb leaves room for plenty of songs. The interface is a step forward (super user friendly) and even if the album covers don't always apear in real time, it remains a great toy. My critique would go to the quality of sound of the mp3 files rather than the quality of the object (those downloaded from the itunes store should be flawless on this device, but they aren't). The mp3s are often static ridden and low end on the range of sound quality - too bad. When are we going to have the quality of CDs for our toys (needless to mention the quality of vinyl)? That'll be the day ......... !!!!!
I use the camera for taking pics for our commercial web site and the photos are very good. Easy to work with, light weight, the auto-focus works well. The manual settings are easy to figure out too.You don't need to install the software for many computers: just insert the card into the slot and there might already be software that was included with the pc. Also don't need the docking station if you have a media drive.I haven't had problems with excessive battery consumption nor sudden shutting off. I think many of the camera brands have pulled back on quality control in favor of mass production. If the camera fails quickly, you can return it. I had an Olympus (which I loved) die after a couple of years and the repair costs would have been as much as a new camera. It's not just Kodak.And for sure, get an extra memory card and use that.
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.
If you're like me, I lose headphones long before I wear them out. So I want something inexpensive with the best sound available. A good buy.
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.
Well, this one is a solid good piece of technology. Awesome compatibility and features for PC (not designed for Mac / Apple computers). Although it does work even with Apples for mp3 files and photo albums. FM radio playback, FM radio recorder and Voice Recorder are working perfect regardless of your platform.If you are using PC like myself you will find KEO very impressive. It does deliver all as promised. Great mp3 playback with various equalizer options to optimize the audio output of the music you are listening to. I find "Rock" setting to be the most powerful for my collection.Various replay modes are also useful: as sometimes you want just one file over and over again, or just one folder.Now again - it is not a MAC system. It in fact reminds more of the PC architecture and logics. No sorting by Artist or playlists here, but you can resolve it same way you did on the PC - by putting music files in certain folders.If you put 120 files in the same directory - yes, scrolling may be lengthy, as it is not a quick-scroll touchscreen. But within 30+ files in each folder - you are fine. This is a convenient gym / sports / jogging system, not an 80-gig portable file depot.FM radio works better if you leave the earbuds in the player. Their cord works just fine as an extended antennae. Regarding the earbud quality - mine sound just the same as a set from Shure. Seriously - when you close your eyes - you can't tell a difference.And all these advanced features are bundled in a cool sturdy high-tech casing. Plus it comes with necklace and an armband - very thoughtful of iceTECH guys and saves you time for looking "how to attach it".Bundled CD has tools to grab songs from your CDs to mp3s along with memory reformatting software and firmware backup. AC charger and USB cord for data transfer and charging from PC are also included in the package.
Had this camcorder for few months now and it has been put to a lot of use. Compact, light, and easy to carry around. Tons of features which takes getting use to since most of it is touch screen. Battery life is pretty good. Video quality is excellent as well. Very happy with the purchase, and I have had no problems so far.
The first one I bought was used for very extended periods of time, upwards of 13 hours at a shot about four days a week. So far, it has worked quite well for that purpose. Although we did have to invest in a battery recharger to make it worth the cost of replacing the batteries after that much use, it has withstood the wear very well. I'm impressed by this, as most don't like to be used for more than five or six hours at a shot.I like that it has settings for the backlight, so you can determine how many seconds before it shuts off the light without activity, to turn it off completely or to keep it on constantly. That's a very nice feature.I was surprised as to how easy it was to put the MP3's into the player, as well. Just plug in one side of the cord into your MP3 player, plug in the other to USB port, and put whatever you want into the folder that opens. When you're done, pull the USB out and voila! Done! I thought there was going to be some complicated process, but lo and behold, I am yet again pleasantly surprised.Perhaps my biggest praise is the headphones. They are the most comfortable earpieces I've ever had, and I would buy them separately for other medias. They're easy to change the sizes, and so far they seem durable, too.So far, I don't really have any complaints. Granted, I'm not super picky in the features that it does or doesn't offer, so this may not be for everyone, but if you're looking for something simple, stable, and effective for the long haul, I'd recommend it! I couldn't stop myself from buying a second one.If I have any future problems with it, I will write a review about it.
I checked out this bag at Adorama in NYC, and it is really pretty nice. It has nice padding, appears to be well stiched together and has both handles and a removable shoulder strap. I bought it for the Sony light-weight tripod (VCTR640) and it fits nearly perfectly except that it is too narrow for the head end, it just cannot zip up. Too bad, as I really liked the quality and the very affordable price, but just too narrow for the average tripod head.
Just unbelievable. I have had Nikons for 40 years: Nikkormat, FE2, N90, D70. I feel like a sappy Nikon ad, but for the first time I have a tool that transparently allows me to express whatever creativity I have. Same sensor as the D70 and D50, but with large 2-1/2" 320x240 display. I love the single, larger display in lieu of the top LCD. (OK, I would LOVE the 3" 640x480). So much smaller and lighter than my D70, I'll only go back when I need flash commander mode or my older non AF-S lenses. Went to hike the Grand Canyon and 14K Colorado peaks just after getting the D40. I returned with a hundred of some of the best shots of my life. All with the great kit lens, even though I also brought my 18-200VR and 12-24. Great backpacking DSLR. Also, I have made 16x24" prints from full frame images and they look stunning. Don't believe the 200dpi myth and save the $200 over the D40x. BUY ONE NOW!
First off, let me say I love this thing. I use it for my iPod when I commute 45 minutes each way to work every day. It takes my mind off traffic and keeps me sane. It is very easy to work and the pre-sets allow you to "remember" several un-used radio stations in case you are traveling longer distances.That said, it can be difficult in big cities to find a good station to use (I live in Portland, OR). But it just takes some trail and error. If you find a station that seems to be okay while parked in your drive way, you may encounter static just down the road (as you have probably started picking up an actual radio station). In the manual it says your best bet is to find a channel with nothing but static and at least one staticy station on either side of the dial. But in a big city, where you have dozens and dozens of stations ALL OVER the dial, this can be quite difficult (and perhaps impossible).I spent the first couple of days trying different stations until I found one (that although a station came in quite clear one channel over - say I was on 94.3 and the real station was on 94.1) it has worked flawlessly for over my entire 25 mile commute.So take home message, GREAT device, but may take some time and trails-and-error to use it to its full potential.
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.
XTi's are light and somewhat small. I didn't realize how awkward XTi's are ergonomically, but this battery pack grip improves the ergonomics and the feel of my XTi. I have the bettery pack and grip on all of the time now. For this price, opteka includes two batteries and an insert for using AA batteries. So, the battery power I have is seemingly endless. On my recent trip to Russia, I didn't have easy access to recharge the batteries. However, armed with the battery that came with the camera, battery pack grip (2 batteries), and a battery pack grip insert (for rechargeable AA batteries), I shot on average 400-500 shots for many, many days (so long I can't even remember).My XTi feels so much better with this battery pack grip attached, and I know I have enough fire power to shoot for days without recharge, if I have to. At about half of the cost of the Canon brand battery pack grip, I am even happier with this purchase.
As a musicologist and professor, I have a keen ear for music but not much money to spend on audio equipment. The Koss Portapro headphones have proved to be a good compromise on both accounts. The audio fidelity of the Koss headphones falls short of the Bose headphones I've tested, but at less than half the price of the Bose they are better than any other I've heard in their price range. The Koss are certainly more than adequate for listening to MP3 files.
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.
These DVDs burn fine on my desktop, but not on my laptop.
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 purchased these to use with my MP3 player as the buds do not stay in my ears, especially while jumping around. I am very pleased with this product. They are light, stay in place while jumping around and running and the sound quality is very impressive.
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.
I compared using this cable with an actual HDMI cable when hooking up my Playstation. The pure HDMI has a very subtle improved picture to the DVI/HDMI, but I had heard that this occurs from other online info. So with that said for the price I payed for this cable it is well worth the money and don't pay the ridiculous price tag for more expensive cables!!!
went dim in 3- 4 months. Loud pop and went out. before 6 months. DO NOT BUYThe Lamp BLEW UP!. Glass shattered! Smell of burning capacitor. The whole works. THis thing is a fire hazard. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT FROM THIS VENDOR!!
The company is great, fast shipping and low prices I have no issues with the seller. The product however is kind of useless. The RCA cables have such a small amount of space to work with on the connecting ends it's very difficult to install to a 2 amp setup. If you only have one amp with 6 channels it would work great.
Could not find the product in the Big Box store. The only place I could find was on Amazon. Problem Solved - 10Ft MM cable
This thing works much better than expected. My only complaint is that to hone in on weaker stations, you must turn the antenna's manual dial. But even so, at least I'm able to hone in on those stations at all!
Received DSC-H9 from Amazon 1 week after ordering. Included 2 GB memory card.After about 4 hours for battery to charge I was taking pictures. The manual that comes with camera is not very good (37 pages), there is a much better manual (137 pages) available on the supplied CD. Following are my notes:1) Must take battery out of camera and move to charger, rather than charging directly in camera.2) Remote only works from front of camera within about 15 feet, needed is wireless remote that would work from 50-100 feet, in any direction.3) Memory card did not fit my "11 in 1 reader", however the card (SanDisk Ultra II, 2 gb) came with adapter which provided compatability to one of the reader slots.4) It took awhile to figure out the lens adapter, initially the hood attachment did not align correctly causing black framing on picture when wide angle. I later discovered that the knurled ring can be rotated for proper alignment of hood (not mentioned in instructions).5) The LCD tilts but does not rotate to allow display from front of camera for self pictures (yet remote only works from front).6) Flash tries to pop up, with left hand finger in the way, it takes awhile to train the left hand finger to avoid pop up cover.7) Tried HD mode, colors too vivid for my DLP, changed color mode for less vivid color. This makes good HD images, however the color mode change does not apply for normal automatic setting.8) No movie files played to HD TV, skipped over MPG files during slide show.9) Slide show interesting, includes music and transitions.10) Cannot edit picture files and copy back to memory card. Displays FILE ERROR. Online chat with Sony technical support confirms. OK to store on PC and copy back if not changed.11) Interesting non documented feature that HD TV displays same as live camera LCD.12) No audio for stills.13) Movies are only 640 x 480, with HD capability I was expecting better.14) Guide says "Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C (32 F and 104 F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended." I should not use this camera during June - August in Phoenix, AZ since normal daytime temperatures exceed the recommended range.The first impression of the DSC-H9 was that its very lite almost flimsy. The name plate for ZEISS stating optical zoom 15X and another stating 1080 HD stills are just stuck on the camera body almost temporary.After a weeks practice trying most of the functions, I am very happy with the camera. It is very fast, takes excellent pictures, has options galore. I hope they were exaggerating about the temperature range.
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.
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.
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 use the cable to hook my laptop to my new LCD TV. It works fine and, for the money is perfect.
I bought this so I could use my older printer with my brand new laptop that only had USB ports. It's a great little device to plug all your stuff into - printer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. I only had one connection to plug in when I sat down to use my laptop. Very handy!
I needed something to let me bury my ipod in my coat pocket during the winter months while still having control over song selection and volume.With the AirClick, I can leave the Ipod protected and conveniently pull out the remote without taking off my gloves to adjust my listening.You can't switch from playlists to songs... but for the price, this is worth it.
It's as easy as plug and play. You plug everything in, turn on your Creative Zen, and that is it. Displays movies, photos, and plays music without any issue on my TV and has a nice quality too. The cable is a little bit on the bulky side, but its just barely on the bulky side. It basically allows you to use your TV as a the display for your ZEN which is pretty nifty. There's not much else to say other than it's nice to have.
Sennheiser Headphones this is my second pair, the first lasted about 5 years with tons of traveling and work abuse. I work next to some loud people and this helps me keep focused by channeling in sounds that are pleasing to hear.
It works as advertised. If you need a RealTek-based PCcard, this one fits the bill.
This works great! It's much better than what I used to have and it charges my iPod too! The only thing I don't like.... and this is really more Apple's fault than anyone else's, is that since it goes in the bottom of the iPod, I can no longer use my cupholder/iPod holder. But really in the grand scheme of things - not a big deal. Otherwise great product.
This card enables me to take about 1000 pictures (at the lowest resolution) with my Olympus 460. This is the largest smartmedia card you can currently buy and only has one minor draw back. The panorama feature is not available on Olympus cameras that have a panorama feature since this is not an Olympus brand card. Over all this is a great product. With such a high data capacity card as smartmedia USB reader is almost a must. I can download the 64 MB that are on this card in under 2 Minutes with a USB reader. Before with the serial connection that came with my camera it took (or felt like) hours!
I was swayed by the low price and many good reviews here, which caused me to ignore the advice of astronomy experts which were pointing me to better-quality options from Oberwerk, Orion, and even Zhumell.If you are lucky, you might get a good pair of these that stays in collimation for awhile. If you are lucky, you might get a good pair of these that allow you to bring both tubes in focus at the same time. If you are lucky, you might get a pair of these that doesn't have horribly horrible chromatic aberration in one tube. I was't lucky. I sent mine back. I should have listened to the experts. I bought a Zhumell 25x100 instead, which is significantly better than this in *every* way, except that it cost and weighs twice as much. But it works.
Wow, I just used this Microphone yesterday and today...crisp clear sound and picks up even the lowest voice from a 6 feet distance! No background noise. Your natural voice is recorded in such clarity!! Especially the USB connector is great.. Highly recommend this product.
This all in one printer has been fantastic. Every feature, including its numerous scanning and photo options work easily and flawlessly. I prefer this all in one to my previous HP all in one by a wide margin.My only complaint is that the ink cartidges are small capacity and run out reasonably quickly. Luckily the Canon ink is not hugely expensive, as the HP ink cartridges had been.This is one excellent product.
I've owned these headphones for 3 hours and LOVE them. I just walked 8 blocks through Manhattan to the subway, took 3 different trains, and not only did it cut ambient noise considerably but it made the subway announcements easier to hear! Here are my pro's:Open-air design with CLOTH covers--very comfy. Cupped headphones make my ears sweat and ear-buds hurt after a while. I hardly felt these at all.Fairly lightweight. I don't think they are heavier than my fully cupped headphones, but less bulky.Noise cancellation seems to rival that of the VERY expensive Bose headphones, but at a fourth of the price.They cut repetative and bass noise very well, and dim the higher pitch din too. I took them off at one point to discover jack-hammering going on not too far away, but couldn't hear it at all with them on.I took an entire subway ride with my CD playing at volume I usually only use indoors. For the first time I didn't have to blast my ears off to hear the music.Cons:don't get your finger too close to the headphone side--there is a mic there and you'll get feedback.the control could have a volume setting on it.It would be nice if you could use this behind-the-head.Overall: for $[$$] this was a fabulous buy.
in this case of $300, come on... give me a break. Why would anyone spend that much money for a mediocre/low end generic flash. The metering is not accurate in auto mode, did not comparison test the metering in manual mode. Anyway, when I tested by comparing this to a Nikon SB-800, the Nikon's metering is very accurate, while this one is pretty inconsistent, 50% of the time the image is washed out. Plus, when you first turn on the flash, on occasions the camera will not recognize it, or the zoom head will malfunction and and keep trying to move itself forward causing a continuous clicking sound, until it is turned off and turning it back on will typically fix that problem, until it happens again.This may be worth $20 max, but after comparing this to a Nikon SB-800 (I know I know, I am comparing apples and oranges), I would pay no more than $5 garage sale price.Somewhat luckily, I paid 1/3 the price, and that's still way too much. Shame on me for trying to save about $180 something dollars, when I could have bought the Nikon SB-600 instead, which would have been worth the difference in price, DEFINITELY.
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!
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.
The product was delivered as advertised - with manual and (unused) remote. The changer works flawlessly and the unit offers surprisingly good sound for the price - even better than the more expensive 1-disk unit it replaced. Works equally well with commercial and computer-made CDs. Two very small caveats: (1) it's big (though smaller than others in its price range) and barely fits into my cabinet (I had to loosen the rear cover to keep the cables from being crushed against the back) - measure first (or cut a hole in the back)! (2) the control buttons are well placed but it's hard to read their small labels to operate the unit (fortunately, the bottons are easy to memorize). I highly recommend this unit.
This is quite a nice mouse. I switched over from an earlier wired intellimouse, so the change wasn't all too dramatic, but it certainly took some getting used to.Having it be wireless was quite nice. I had trouble with my wire getting caught in several places on my desk, so having no wire is pretty handy.The smooth scrolling wheel is very nice for most applications you use for viewing or typing [Word, the Internet, scrolling through music], but it is very hard for games. I play counter-strike, and when switching weapons, I am used to feeling a click in my middle finger. Without the resistance, it was pretty hard to select a weapon correctly. Yet, besides gaming, the smooth scroll is nice.The forth and fifth buttons, generally used for back and forward in your web browser, are set very high, as compared to other intellimouses. My hand fits very well into its design, but when I need to use the extra buttons, I have to remove my thumb from its happy and comfortable position and move it up to reach them. Its not a huge hassle, but a concern if you are even more lazy than myself.This is a fine product and is well worth the money. It fits my medium-sized hand very well and allows for clean and easy movement. Overall, a great mouse.
Why is cheaper the new baby yeep than the YP-NEU (hip hop Blue)?They have +- the same features, but the baby has shorter dimensions. So the baby would be more expensive, and it isn't.I don't know why... can anybody tell me?my mail.. you know Kredovian@hotmail.com(excuse my poor english)
This is a very nice looking dvd. It plays almost all of the formats that are out there (excluding XVID and DIVX) including SVCD, VCD, MP3, WMA and so on... The picture quality is great. Trust me, Apex is going to become a leading producer of DVD players very soon. The price for their products is low and quality is actually better than SONY or Pioneer...
The Logitech MM22 Portable Speakers are great! I have a 3G iPod, an iPod mini and an iPod Shuffle, all works great and the sound is good enough for a medium size room. I used it in my bedroom and as an Alarm Clock with my iPod when I travel. The set of speakers are very light and feels ok and works with any kind of portable audio device, no just iPods!Pros:+Great Price!!!!!!+Good Sound: Trebble and Bass+Very Compact: Great for travels+It's powered via AC (included) or batteries+Did I Say Price????Cons:-No iPods Auto Charge, you must charge the iPod via the dock connector with it's AC Charger-Not as loud as others more expensive iPod Speakers.-The line out cable doesn't look as good as if the iPod were connected via the dock's audio out port
I don't know why people have a problem with these DVDs. I have used three 100-pack spindles and am ordering the fourth. I have yet to find the first DVD that was bad. They work just great with my equipment, which is standard low-tech stuff. I have also used approximately 500 Memorex music CDs with similar results. Memorex is an excellent product in my book,and I will keep using them until they prove otherwise to me. Memorex 16X DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
I'd been using D-Link routers for at least 5 years. I was comfortable with the set up and the customer service. But I think the wireless age left them behind. In the last year, my DLINK wireless USB and PCI NIC had delivered substandard performance, and I was unable to get satisfactory answers from their service reps, other than to exchange the gear and have the problems continue.My D-Link router with print server was going bad. The print jobs took forever to spool, and even longer to delete themselves from the queue. My wife, working on her PhD, was not a forgiving user.After reading many Amazon reviews, I gambled on this router.I don't know if it's because Belkin is now owned by Cisco, the 800 pound gorilla of routing, but this device is a gem. The set up was straight forward, tech support very helpful. The print server was a dream...very little spool up time, fast output, and quick clearing of the queue. If I ever move back to wireless on some of my other nodes on the home network, I'll definitely get Belkin devices to do so.
I picked out this model based on good reviews and it's working fine so far with my old, indestructible Cherry AT keyboard (yes, that's not even PS/2 but the previous generation) and a PS/2 mouse. The keyboard is plugged into a simple AT-PS/2 adaptor (really both the same connector in different sizes, I think), plugged into this convertor, plugged into a USB port. I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 on a new Intel board and everything seems normal from the moment it starts booting (except once when the USB connector came loose). This convertor also worked with my T410 laptop but did not work on a very old computer -- however, I think that's just because the old machine won't boot without a keyboard attached to its PS/2 port, so the convertor probably isn't to blame there.The item I received was white, not blue as shown in the picture, but otherwise looks identical (for what it's worth, a page on Trendnet's site indicates that the blue version shown above was v1.1R and has now been replaced with v2.0R).The reviews for this product seem mixed up; there are a load of reviews here for a USB-RS232 convertor, which is not the same thing.
Cables arrived in just a couple of days and are exactly what I wanted. I would recommend this seller and these cables. great!
This camera seems to be very easy to use and has great graphic instructions on the camera but I had difficulty operating the camera at night and went on a trip to Lake Powell and the camera stopped working completely (perhaps the heat was an issue) but other people who were also on the trip had no problems with their camerasApparently I also need a memory card and not just batteries because the camera will only take 2 or 3 pics with two double AA batteries! Then it says it must shut down
very easy camera to use. Great first digital camera for anyone.
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.
I ordered two of these keyboards and they were delivered promptly and work great out of the box. I do recommend the product to purchasers who want a simple, cheap, functional USB keyboard with good key action with a decent solid feeling to it.However, as someone who uses a keyboard all day at work and for a probably unhealthy amount at home as well, I couldn't give the keyboard 5 out of 5.Someone probably thought it would be a great idea to include "extra" keys that many keyboards have these days: e.g. Power/Sleep/Wake Up. Well, its kinda sorta a good idea. The problem is that the manufacturer achieved this by moving the insert/delete keys down a line.Look closely at the picture and you'll see that above the cursor keys there is a block of 3 x 3 keys, not the usual two rows of 3 keys.Its frustrating to remember that when I want "insert" I need to press where "delete" used to be, and pressing what I thought was "insert" is now "print screen". On top of that, you might accidentally power off your computer if you try to hit where "print screen" normally is.This keyboard would be simply excellent if they'd kept the normal layout, or put a special "alt" function that enables different keysets. As it is, it is between 3-4 out of 5.
This is my 2nd pair of SkullCandy earphones (first skullcandy were titans in ear), and their great! Their sounds really good, it feels really good on my ears, and the base vibration sub woofers are really cool. I'm not an earphone geek who uses a lot of different ones, but I can say this. They feel great. The place where you put batteries are a bit annoying because it's really heavy and weighs down how you wear it on even though there is a clip on it.The design looks really cool and all, but looks pretty fragile. The top bit can be opened, so it makes the headphones seem really easy to break when your not using them. The way the earphones can turn and move around is cool, but makes it also look really fragile.The noise cancellation is excellent, and so is the line length.Pros:Good soundCool basecool designhas a kick ass carry bag (lol)Cons:Subwoofer seems pointlessDesign looks fragileNo microphone ): can't use them as normal laptop earphonesFall off easily if I'm running or walkingNeeds batteries just to turn the earphones onEDIT:DO NOT GET. The right of the earphones basically broke, and wearing these headphones makes my ears hurt after an extended amount of time. The size is just too small for me, and I always have to wear the headphones at maximum size even though my heads not that big. The On/Off button starts being really annoying, and the top part will even often clip onto your hair, and and get pulled off when you take the headphones off. I truly WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS.
Works just fine with my camcorder, so I guess I really couldn't ask for more.
This product is very easy to use, Just plug it in and the item drivers load and your ready to use. I rate this item very good.
I just wanted a basic PalmOS PDA to replace my battery-eating Handspring Visor. The price was right ($89 at Best Buy) but it turned out to be a terrible purchase. The display was so small and the contrast was so bad that I returned it the next day. I kept playing with the contrast control, assuming that no one would think of making a PDA that was so unusable in anything but an incredible bright room. I ended up buying a Palm m500 for $10 more and it, so far, is a far better device.
Not much to say about this serial cable. I use it everyday for work and it has never let me down.
Had an internal and external fry at the same time. Actually melted the external case. So needed a new internal and picked up a 3TB external. Both excellent.
I spent a lot of time reviewing other waterproof shower radios, and this one seemed to have a lot of customer satisfaction. I've been using this radio for about 4 weeks now. Such a big improvement of the previous radio I was using. The sound quality is very good and the signal reception is excellant. I use it in the basement bathroom and even tucked away in the shower in the basement, it manages to pull in the stations I had trouble receiving with the previous radio. Very nice.
I bought a serial fax modem and then built a new system (Debian Linux with e6300 intel chip and DG41RQ intel motherboard) that lacked serial support. This adapter did the trick. It just works. Should do fine on Windows as well.
I bought this IrDa adapter to communicate with my ScubaPro UWATEC Aladin Prime dive computer. It works great and costs much less than the one that ScubaPro sells. Works great on my Windows 7 laptop and my Vista desktop computer. If you are looking for an adapter that works with the Aladin Prime this is the one to get.
Bought this camera to run on Skype. I read the reviews and was able to avoid the software issuses by not installing the provided software and just allowing the system (XP) to search for the driver on line, thereby not having to deal with everything that gets loaded in that process. If you are not going to use this with any Micorsoft site this is a recommended procedure.The video is very good, and as good as one can reasonably expect from a camera of that price. The camera has not given me a moments problem since install a few weeks ago.Highly recommend this as a choice for somone who is loooking for a decent web cam and an affordable price.
There seem like many reasons to like this CD player, which can play .mp3 data discs as well as conventional CDs. Additionally, both the user interface and the appearance are quite nice. My major complaint is that the unit I was shipped often exhibits playback punctuated with short periods of silence or refuses to play discs at all. This behavior seems independent of whether the disc is .mp3 or conventional.
If your tv will not come on or it will not stay on check to see if yours are busted.
I installed this wireless PCI adapter in an old Dell XPS-T600 machine. The process went flawlessly. The software installation worked fine as well. Trendnet's software interface for wireless network management is rather simplistic, but superior to the one provided by Windows.Signal strength: Very good. In my case, the computer resides on the top floor of the house and the Linksys WRT45G wireless router resides on the second floor, about 20 feet away from being directly above/below one another. I usually get a 36Mbps or higher signal showing, but transfer rates across the Internet are very fast (200+ potential). Computer-to-Computer is decent too (even via Remote Desktop).Network connection: Whenever you boot up, the Trendnet software will auto-start and establish the wireless connection. If for any reason you ever lose your preferred network, you can go through the Windows software to specify it, but you're better off just doing it through the Trendnet interface. Only on a couple of occasions did the network card not immediately try connecting to the Internet, but all I had to do was to disable/enable the software (very easy to do). That's the only reason why I'm giving this product 4 stars instead of 5.Reliability: I've had this card for about 4 months with no problems whatsoever.This has to be one of the best network cards you can buy for under $25. It's great for taking an old PC workstation that has a wired network card or none at all and making it possible to access other computers in your home or accessing the Internet, without any wires. Just remember to install a firewall and anti-virus software before putting your computer on-line with any wireless networking adapter.NOTE: A related security hint--create a shortcut to the Trendnet software on your desktop or quick launch toolbar. Whenever you leave your computer and don't plan on using the Internet or network for a long while (like overnight or away for a weekend), disable connectivity by selecting the appropriate option in the software (you can also do this on the firewall, but this way is more reliable). This way you keep your computer off the Internet when not in use, minimizing the chance of some external hacker finding your computer.
It does NOT work with Mac OS x 10.5 Leopard. Do not buy it! Network speed is extremely slow (more than 10 hours to copy 10Gig) and you cannot use time machine with it. You get no help from LaCie support.Really frustating, waste of money.
So I bought the Zen after my ipod mini battery degraded so much it couldn't even keep a charge for one entire workout (which ipods are known to do). I decided to go with the Zen because apple no longer makes the mini so I couldn't replace it (and I was kinda nervous about trying to buy one off of ebay), my boyfriend recently bought the Creative Zen Vision:M and really liked it, and it was a good price ($130) for twice the memory I had with my ipod. This all created a perfect storm for me to purchase this little toy.You cannot underestimate how TINY this player is. I really liked the size of my mini and thought the nano was inconveniently small, so I had no desire to get that. When I saw the Zen V online it looked relatively big (and my BF's Vision:M is pretty hefty), so I was very surprised at the size of it when I opened the package. Its not as thin as the nano, but its like 1/2 the length. Think of a pack of playing cards....then cut it in half lengthwise. Thats about what you are working with with the zen v plus. The screen is about half of that, and is--i find--a perfect size for my needs. I will say that if I am playing around a lot changing the setup options or moving a lot between songs manually I do kinda get a cramp in my thumb. So, if dexterity is an issue for you, you may want to avoid this little baby. However, with my average usage (i.e. picking a certain album or playlist, changing play style from normal to random, etc.) it's not a problem.Sound quality is good, screen is nicely sized with good brightness despite its very small size (I even have a few pics on here of loved ones--not GREAT quality...but still, they are definitely recognizable). I really like the dedicated volume buttons on the sideHow it's better than my old mini:*more memory*lighter/ better portability in the gym*vibrant screen*no click-wheel (While the click wheel led to a few less hand cramps, it was also impossible to use when my hands were in gloves, or damp if I was in the gym; Navigation also seems a bit easier the way its set up on the zen...you can even personalize the main screen so that you can get directly to the options you most frequently use, and hide those that you don't to minimize scrolling/ searching around)*****ability to use my Rhapsody account to create an endless library of songs at no extra cost!! (This alone makes the Zen a better choice for those of you who have an account with Rhapsody....if you DONT have one, and regularly purchase songs, this is something you should definitely look in to)All in all, I'm happy with my zen. I do wish it was a little bit bigger, but I can live with its size (and the other options out there wouldn't have given me the size I am looking for, with the exception of a reconditioned mini). I also wish there was a way to keep the screen on all the time when it is playing. It cuts off after a few seconds to conserve battery power...a nice option which prolongs battery life quite a bit, but I wish I could set it to stay on, because I used to use the track counter on the mini as a timer when I worked out...oh well. Other than that its a great little mp3 player for a great price, and if you have Rhapsody to Go you can add songs from just about any album ever made to your zen for free and take it with you, giving you endless playlist possibilities. That alone should make it stand out above the ipod for any Rhapsody users out there!!
I built speaker cabinets as a hobby for a few years, because there was so much you could do, years ago, to improve on the existing products of the time, I think it's a tough call anymore...I have two of these and i'm still grinning. I matched them up with the yam. 777s & center. The sound is really balanced, it's too bad it took me30+ yrs. to put such a nice sounding system together, and at pennies of what things cost in the 70s, Yamaha is a bargain! (and I'm a Suzuki fan)But... I may need a brick house to hold these puppies.Two, may be overkill, but.. is there too much of a good thing?The build quality looks to be great, it will have to be as these thingsare getting a work out.
vpn doesn't work with win7x64 ultimate edition. called cisco to confirm.with years of building networks i was hoping this more of cisco like device. rather i found it to be a crap linksys like device with a cisco logo. i'm much happier after switching over to a netgate, [...]
I am not a professional and do not use this crimper everyday, but for light use here and there I am completely satisfied with this tool. I have used it to do both 6 and 8 pin plugs and it works fine on both. I have not used the wire stripping feature, though.The ratcheting mechanism on it seems kind of useless and is difficult to get to stay in the locked position, but it's really not a necessary feature anyway.Would highly recommend, especially for the price.
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.
Unlike most users, I was looking for wireless headphones to use with TV, instead of with a computer or audio system. I also wanted a unit that would accept other headphones so that I could use my own earbuds which are comfortable for me. This product met my needs and at a much more reasonable price than other units I could find on the market that accept other headphones.Items of note:I had to provide my own adapter to go from the small stereo audio plug on the base unit to the dual RCA plug outlet on my TV, but I expected this. I wasn't sure this would work, but it does.When the unit is turned on, it causes some interference with my TV picture. It's not so bad that it makes using the headset not worth it.I like the fact that it is infrared instead of radio frequency so I don't have to worry about interference with my cordless phone or computer wireless connection (or that of my neighbors!)Overall, this is a very good product at a reasonable price.May 2009 update: Almost 3 years later and we're still using it.
Good form factor and easy to set up, but the wireless signal drops off intermittently. It does seem to come back by itself, sometimes in minutes, other times much later (although it's hard to really quantify). Most of the time I have to reset the power. The Netgear user forum boards seem to indicate that this occurs often and is not an isolated event.
It's a good addition to the Lansky system. You still have to hold the mount and clamp, but not like you'd have to without the mount. Makes sharpening more comfortable.
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.
Just what I wanted and at the right price. I got the cable fast and didn't have to pay shipping. Works great with my receiver and my laptop to stream Pandora and Spotify in my office.
This keyboard is inexpensive and very pleasant to use. I plug it into my macbook to enhance comfort while typing. Highly recommended!
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.
I am always a big fan of Logitech. I bought this Targus mouse instead of a Logitech for my laptop because the laptop is sitting right next to the desktop which has a Logitech wireless mouse and I was worried about two wireless mice of the same brand may have interference problem (silly me, that is a non-issue). The Targus turned out to be a poor choice. Specifically: (1) Unreliable, poor construction qulity -stopped working within 2 months of light use (2) Consumed battery very fast, even though it has an on/off switch and I always turned it off when not in continuous use (3) user unfriendly -battery lid was difficult to open.
insted of buying a charger if you have a playstation 2 use the USB 1.1 port to charge. this is useful if you play games aloti dont own a ipod but my friend and i have tryed it and it works*note dose not save ps2 game data on ipod!
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.
The Philips SHE9500 plays loud booming sound when I'm sitting at my desk, but I bought them to jog with, and they fail at that purpose. The asymmetric-cable-behind-the-neck thing is a disaster for me when jogging. Any attempt to turn my head to the left causes the ear bud to pop out, since the cable sticks too easily to the back of my neck or shirt. Plus in my opinion, the extender cable is a pain--it's too short without it, but when connected, it causes a weight on the cable itself, which means any swing of the connector during movement will put tension of the earbuds. And surpise, they pop out. Still, the sound is very good, and songs recorded as lesser volume are easy to hear.
This applies to the 8GB version of this card, but I cannot imagine trusting the 4GB version either.I have had this item (the 8GB version) for approximately 90 days. I have used it to take about 500 photos in that time. I just took a handful of photos and removed the card to open them in photoshop, and the card started clicking and clicking and it cannot be recognized in Windows. I put it in another card reader. Same. I changed computers: same. I put it back in the camera (a Nikon D70) and received the CHA error, which means the card isn't functioning.I recommend avoiding this product. It is NOT sturdy enough to trust your images to it. I have three Sandisk CF cards (Two 1GB Ultra II and a 1GB Extreme) that while are smaller in capacity, have never given me a bit of trouble (and they read & write faster as well).I can't believe I lost so many images. I never should have trusted a miniature hard drive to be sturdy. I treated this thing like it was made of gossamer strands and it still died on me.Don't trust it. If I could give it lower than one star I would.
The Logic compact portable hard drive case was as advertised. Buyers make sure that you check on how the items are being shipped. This product had no indication of how it would ship so my mailing address is different from my physical and I get only mail at the P.O. and UPS and FEDEX at my physical. This situation took well over a month to be straighten out and receive the case. To the retailer GizGalaxy they refunded the purchase price and then shipped me the case.
Don't buy this camera (Panasonic LZ2) if you ever intend to take pictures outdoors. The LCD screen is completely wiped out by outdoor sun on an average day. I rated this camera 2 stars only to acknowledge that there may be folks who might use the camera 100 percent indoors.
Arrived promptly. Exactly 3 business days. You can put it on your camera/camcorder immediately upon opening it. Protects your lens from scratches, dust and debris, and water. It even enhances the color of the picture. I absolutely love it and will be most willing to do business again. Well, done Gigabargain!
Not only did I get this in 3 days after ordering, I had value-shopped at my local Staples and Office Depot. Both had the same product priced $15 higher for each. So, yes, I am very pleased with my purchase...and shipping.
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...
When I switched to VISTA, I was worried that my HP LaserJet 6p would have difficulties connecting to a USB connection as my new machine did not have any old printer cable slots. This cable worked perfectly and my VISTA computer recognized the HP 6p printer right away.
...There are quite afew out there that are more bulky looking. This particular one is more compact. Its features include: an earbud with a mic and PTT (push-to-talk). THe cord is a bit short; however, with my height (5,6), it stands to be just right. I was told that an extension can be pick up at a local Radio Shack.
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 am using this printer for more than a year and so far seen no issues. PPM is excellent. I would hight recommend this printer.
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.
Pleasant to work with. The case has a good solid feel and good fit and finish. I like the way the side doors work and how the front swings out for access to the front bays. Much more space to work with than you would think and the integrated cable management is pretty cool. I am not overly sensitive to noise but I would say that the sound dampening does a good job. To top it off, it looks good once it's all put together.
ex product. ex shipping. ex price. got a ton of photos printed with these, and the quality of the print with this ink makes these multi packs more than worth the money!
Yes, this is a great little printer, especially for the price. Passport photos can be created in a flash, and when traveling in Africa recently, I found it indispensable to gaining the trust of my portrait subjects. In a village where a simple vanity mirror was a luxury, and distrust of hose nose camera wielding tourists high, women and children begged for print-out as I managed to capture their smiles. My portraits improve dramatically, needless to say. The unit is small enough to pack around, but the accessories are a bit of a storage problem. The battery mount is not very secure or durable, and the quagmire of charge plugs a hassle. Supplies need to be used up or the ink goes dry. Misfeeds and errors are too common, but for the price who can complain? These images are too small except possible for a visa passport photo or teaser for portrait subjects not used to having images of themselves.
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 like it. look just like a regular backpack. lots of space to hold lenses, batteries and such. had it for 2 mos and still enjoying it. recommended to a few friends and they're interest in getting one for themselves.
Purchased this item because it had two things rolled in one: a router and a cable modem. Turns out the router couldn't work with Cox Cable's internet (not sure why). It was a manufacturer/product issue. The thing could not hold a signal if the demand on it was too great (video, music streams) and a manual reset was necessary. The reset was inconvenient and became intolerable very quickly. Overall, I'd say this product is not worth the trouble. Spend a little more money elsewhere on something not made by Linksys!
I love the sound quality but have two problems:1.) (Not a big deal) They are awkward to wear, as many have said.... however with a little use you get used to it and can make them fit (and stay in)2.) (A very big deal) The interchangeable earbuds seat onto small assemblies that then snap onto the earphone drive assembly. Now I had heard that if you have these pulled out of your ears (lets say you snag the cord), or if you just happen to twist the assembly around (like to seat it in your ear canal) that the ENTIRE assembly with the interchangeable earbud, can BREAK OFF OF THE DRIVER ASSEMBLY.... thus leaving you with totally useless $180 headphones. This seems to happen because of very thin plastic construction of the assembly that attaches to the driver.This was a bit stunning to me considering that Shure makes such killer products.Now, I don't jog, bike, run, skydive with these things.... I use them in my office at work, and at home to do laundry, clean the kitchen etc. I would NOT consider these to be well made headphones but only for this reason.The sad part is that the e4c's metal contruction (while heavier) fixes this problem entirely.Read through the reviews of this product, you will find at least a dozen or so people that have the same problem and have either returned them or had to epoxy them together.... NOT something you would expect from something this expensive.Shure makes great stuff, but they need to fix this problem pronto before Sony, Panasonic, SH, etc build a better mouse trap.See pictures attached to this item for an example of two week old e3c's after daily use in an office setting.
I compared this with a similar powered Nikon and was sold right away. The Bushnell is usually cheaper but delivers everything the Nikon does if not more. The weight is just right and easily adjustable. This price is very good! The Bushnell website sells it for about $75 and I've seen it for as much as $100 in stores. I paid much more than this because I was in a tourist trap at the time. Buy it before you need it!
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.
I love the hard drive optionZune didn't have thatitunes software is a breeze
This machine records movies and dubs VHS tapes as well. Very easy to use with a good users manual. I highly recommend this unit. I own two of them myself. Keith Johnson.
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.
I got this clock radio for the CD player to put in my daughter's room. It works great! Reasonable price for great product!
We've had this unit for a year now. No more maps and no more fighting when traveling. We recently used this Garmin for a trip to Omaha 900 miles. The best feature is getting through the bigger cities. It tells you what side the exit is and how far away. Great to know when you are crossing 4 lanes to catch a left exit. Not sure about the entertainment stuff, but it found our new doctor's office with no problem.
This camera bag has plenty of room for camera & accessories. It also has a great Velcro divider which can be moved around to create smaller or larger sections; very handy feature! This camera bag is wonderful & a great value in price!!
Anyone who thinks you need expensive HDMI cables is ripping you off. I got this for my PS3 and it works perfectly! Don't waste your money on so called "gold connectors".
This is a very versatile charger. It keeps my Zune fully charged with no issues. My son did not receive a home charger with his GPS unit (TomTom) and needed to charge his device after a long forgotten stay in the car. I suggested that he use this charger and it charged that unit as well. For the price, you can't beat this deal.
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.
Great quality, reasonable price, arrived quickly. Just what I needed.
I have a Canon Pixma MP780 color printer. As soon as I opened up the cyan ink package, it started to leak and dripped onto my carpet. After the clean up, I placed the cartridge into the printer. It worked for a day or so. When I powered on my printer the second day, it complained about a wrong cartridge. I powered off the printer, removed the power cord, and pressed the power button for about 10 seconds, trying to reset the printer. This caused my printer to die, and it would not power on anymore. So, I lost my printer just because I wanted to save a few bucks buying from the internet. What an expensive lesson!
If junk is what you like to buy, this is the product for you! It charges the iPod well, but I have other ways to do that; as an FM transmitter, this is a piece of garbage. I do not know how people are rating this one high; they must have low expectations. This thing couldn't overcome any interference, continually popped and had static, weak signals overpowered it, the volume level was bad. I could go on all day; this one is the epitome of "you get what you pay for." Don't go cheap - my last one was a Kensington that worked very well but I thought I might save a little money...not a smart move.I was very impressed with Amazon and how quickly this little bundle of joy arrived - I ordered it on two-day shipping and got it in one. Amazon is great, this product is not.
Even though my Cannon i9900 drinks this stuff, it's the only product you should buy if you want high quality pictures and no hassles with the imitations or refills...
I bought these headphones obviously because of the glowing reviews that are literally everywhere about them. When I received them I was absolutely astonished at how cheaply they are put together, and was very disappointed. The cable is so thin and flimsy it literally creases from gravity. The metal feels like strips of aluminum from a can of soda. That being said, I was FLOORED by the audio quality. Make no mistake, the two months it takes you to break these, you will be gushing over the crisp balance and the deep, rich bass. My left ear blew out, and instead of taking advantage of the warranty, I chucked this one up as a loss and found the Sennheiser HD 202's to be exactly what I was looking for at this price. I would suggest you check those out instead if you are in the market for this caliber of sound for the sub-$30 dollar price point (and who isn't, really).
I am very happy with my new iPod. It has all that I need now
Easy to build, sturdy and durable. It's a typical Velleman kit: a bunch of parts and a preprinted circuit board; it took about an hour to solder all the parts to the board. It's a good alternative to a set of amplified headphones if you want a quiet "practice" amp. Not a lot of tonal variety but it does produce a very clean and pure sound. Only complaint is that it has 1/8" phono plugs when every guitar player in the universe uses 1/4" jacks, so you're going to end up using your entire collection of adapters.
I love this product! I have had it for about a year now, and the memory is nowhere near full- so music lovers will REALLY enjoy that perk! Also, purchasing a Zune product makes you a part of their online community, so generally, any questions or concerns you might have, are answered by your fellow Zune users. It is awesome :)The picture on the videos are really clear as well. It is everything promised and more!
After many frustrating hours with a competitor's routers, I finally got one that works! It was a cinch to setup using their software. All of the hardwired ports as well as the wireless work, as they are supposed to. The setup wizard on the software CD anticipated many possible initial configurations, including mine. My Macbook receives an ample signal throughout the far corners of my home and yard.There may be some concern that the speed of this router does not match it's advertised speed of 108 MBPS. However, since most ISPs do not exceed a speed of 10 MBPS, router speed will not be the pacing factor. Even transferring files between local computers will depend upon the I/O speed of the hard drives.I must admit that I didn't test telephone support, because the router just worked as it was supposed to and I didn't need any support.I had the misfortune of having gone through 3 bad routers from another manufacturer, so I especially appreciate Netgear's quality in design, manufacture, firmware, and software.
Unfortunately, I cannot rate the performance of this item, the Casio NP-20 Lithium Ion rechargeble battery, because that is not what I got. I specifically paid more to get the name brand and was sent a generic battery. I will give the vendor points for responding quickly when I complained and refunding my money. They did not even require me to return the item. So what does that say for its value. However, weeks later, I still do not have a dependable name brand product. So I will start again, but not with this vendor.L.M. Lewis
The product doesn't have clear manual of instructions. Talking with friends I found the way to install the router. After that everything was ok. The router works very good.
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!!
Great for price. Runs really fast. only thing is the radio kind of sounds static but i dont know if thats from the wires im using or what. video quality is great..GPS is great as well..its just off by about 100 feet i dont know if i can fix that or what.It doesnt have aux for ipod so you need to buy a special cord from panasonic, for the bluetooth as well. no steering wheel cords. other than that its a great product for a great price. it is everything you expect.
I purchased this item 6 months ago and it no longer works. It was only used about a dozen times. The screen shows a flash of light when it is turned on and then it goes black. This is a terrible product and I hope that I can prevent someone else from making the mistake I did when purchasing it.
I have 6 of these now, I use them for all my DVDs, PS3 games and Blurays... I got my first one almost 5 years ago and it just had the mainspring go out and it would not open on it's own any more. I got it replaced from Discgear for free, no questions asked! They didn't even ask me when or where I bought it from.I would recomend closing the lid with the actual selector button,(vs. just closing the lid) this keeps the clamp open as the lid closes. If you don't do this than eventually the the gripper won't be able to lift a disc out of the case... it just help it last as long as possible, and is easier on the edges of your disks.
Bought this about a year ago for the business, and it has been slowly dieing a painful death by bad power supply for the past three months. QPS is no help on-line and there is no toll-free number to call them up on. Of course the pitiful warranty is expired as well, and I don't have time for this foolishness.Makes a nice EXPENSIVE paperweight I suppose.
Worked just as said, extra long extension and very easy to loosen/tighten. Wish all adapters came like this one! Thanks!
I purchased this camera for an upcoming cruise. I love to snorkel and planned on doing some underwater photography. I got this so I did not have to get film developed. I am very glad I did. The camera overall was nice. It accepts the SD memory card and I was able to take a ton of pictures. It worked really well. This camera is actually better than my "land" camera for indoor pictures. I had no issues at all with water seeping in. Since I used it for snorkeling, I really did not take it too far underwater. The zoom seemed to work well for a "digital zoom". There were a couple of down side items though. First, the display was sometimes hard to see, especially underwater. Second, the buttons are rather close together and I think could be arranged better. A couple of times, I accidentally went into movie mode.Overall, I would highly recommend the camera as an alternative to other underwater cameras. It is nice to be able to combine digital files together for a trip!
I unfortunately also purchased this product and ran into the same problems the previous review spoke of. But on top of that they advertise Ipod Video capability. Well that cable was originally not even released yet; model CAVDC300U make sure you get the model with V in it or it will have problems with the Video Ipod. I accidentally bought the wrong one because that was the only cable available at that time last week the correct cable was available. I reordered it taking a lost and installed it today. Still it does not support video, called Panasonic customer care was told that I need a firmware update that isn't available to consumers at this time and there will be no ETA when one would become available. Customer support was horrible bounced around over 8 times and hold time of over 30 mins. Avoid yourself the headache. This unit could have been great but just Panasonic's poor planning killed it.
This product is easy to use. The Tripp Lite comes backed with an exceptional warranty as well. I compared this product with my original purchase (a Monster Cable Powersource) and found this to be the better option. It has the Surge protection that is needed, but not the line conditioner that the salesmen hype and that you really do not need. Also, it is a fraction of the Powersource price(500 vs 100).
Hello, everyone. I own a Mix Max but not this design. I like the Mix Max because you can download (or is it upload?) songs from a wide variety of places such as from CDs, iTunes and many other places. You can also put in Mix Clips, which are the little memory cards that work with Mix Sticks. It works like an IPod and is alot cheaper. I don't know why everyone says it's not a very good product. IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!! All my friends want one. The Mix Max can also play videos and store photos. This product is definetly worth the money. It's what you expect from Disney. BUY ONE!! BUY ONE!!!! (Great for moms who don't want their little kids playing with IPods.)
My daughter loves her Barbie Girls MP3 player. Her older sister has one and now she has her own, she loves changing out the outfits and hair.
The Digital Rebel is an excellent digital camera that proves, to me at least, that 35mm film is rapidly dying as the medium of choice even for rather casual amateurs. At under $1000, the Digital Rebel allows the amateur photographer to use the fine Canon autofocus lenses on a 6.3 Megapixel camera that can take superb pictures that are indistinguishable from film. As of Spring 2004 six megapixels is more or less the standard for the best digital SLR cameras.The advantages of digital images are many. First of all, the digital camera allows the user to check the images as they are being taken, and even delete the &quot;dogs&quot; on the fly, freeing up storage space for another try. No more suspense, as was the case with film, about how, or whether, the pictures turned out. The CF cards that the camera uses will hold several hundred images depending on the type of file format that the user selects. After a shooting session, the user can examine the shots in detail on a personal computer and determine which ones are worthy of printing. Then we can either print out professional-quality photos on a PC printer (photo-quality printers are not at all expensive these days, although the ink is not cheap) or email the image files to any of several printing companies that will mail back prints in a day or two. The convenience is incomparably better than film.The results are better than film as well. Using any of several inexpensive computer programs, even a casual amateur can modify, crop, and make other changes to the digital images that surpass what could once only be done in a $20,000 chemical darkroom. The &quot;digital darkroom&quot; has arrived!The Digital Rebel is positioned well below Canon's excellent flagship camera, the Canon 10D. It lacks certain features of the 10D including certain metering options. It is not built as sturdily as the all-metal 10D. But build quality is not at all bad on the Digital Rebel, and I liked the ergonomics of the camera and the layout of the menus. And the price is truly competitive, around $500 less than the 10D--a significant difference.For a 35mm photographer looking to make the jump to digital, the Rebel is definitely one to consider. If one has an investment in Canon autofocus lenses, the Rebel may very well be the way to go. Users who do not have an investment in lenses will also want to compare the Rebel to the Nikon D70. The two cameras are priced roughly the same, and the feature set is somewhat different--the D70 provides for different metering options that may (or may not) make a difference to the buyer.Overall, the Digital Rebel is a hot seller for good reason--it can take stunning digital images, it uses the same lenses as Canon's more expensive 10D, and is priced for the serious amateur market rather than the semi-pro market.
This stuff is absolute garbage. It is so smudgy and cheap that it completely wrecked my Asus monitor. It left a permanent smudge on my monitor that will not come off no matter how much compound is used. Like all overhyped monster junk, avoid this like the plague.
I purchased the Toshiba-3109 about a month ago and have been very happy with it since then. Great features for the price...DD5.1 decoding/DTS/HDCD/Component Output/Dual Disc loading trays...basically everything you could ask for. It plays the Matrix flawlessly (a disc that many players are having trouble with). A previous comment mentioned that the player only has a 1x fast forward...that is COMPLETELY WRONG!!! The fastforward and fastrewind have 2x 8x and 30x speeds...it's a shame the player was returned only because the instructions were not read. Highly Recommended!!!!
I recieved the printer in a timely manner. and it is great! thank you.
I needed a new power strip for my home theater after adding a HTPC. I was previously using an old Monster PowerCenter HTS 2000 that I got for free several years ago and an APC office surge strip. I did a lot of research on various power centers, conditioners from Belkin, Panamax, Monster, Furman, APC and more. After encountering a lot of the same bizarre pseudo science and hand-waving one encounters in audiophilia and consulting with a couple of A/V professionals (not salespeople) I decided to skip that whole thing and just get a really high quality surge protector.I've seen Tripp-Lite surge protectors in server rooms and IT workbenches for years and the form factor was appealing because it's about the most compact way to connect that many devices and still have room for all the various power bricks and adapters. So I took a chance and ordered this. I nearly got the 24-outletTripp Lite SS7619-15 Multiple Outlet Strip w/ Surge Protection 15-Amp 16 outlets 15ft Cord 450 Joulesbut I came back to my senses once I realized that my A/V rack is 48" wide and the larger version is a full six feet long.In use it's actually very convenient to be able to group power plugs with all the space you have. I'm using 9 of the outlets now. As far as my sound and picture it's the same as when I used my fancy Monster strip which is exactly what I expected.My one caveat with this thing is that it's not very friendly to home environments if you're concerned about hiding it. It's a full 4 feet long, the power cord is black and very thick. It works great behind a piece of furniture and the shape means it takes up less space than "side by side" models.
I was able to place both of my camera bodies along with several lenes and my flash. My problem is I have a weak back and the bag became too heavy for me to support the weight.
After about 5 years my battery went on my APC SmartUPS 1500. I bought this battery and replaced the old one. It's working great again, no issues. I had a power failure and it held up for about an hour before I was able to come by to shut my systems off, and at that time it was still on 4 / 5 bars of juice left, under a 2/5 load.
Excellent TV, bright/vivid colors, no viewing angle problems. I bought this TV through Amazon after much research. The whole experience was flawless.
I have had 1 problem, that occasionally 1 camera drops the video feed requiring a COLD Reboot of the computer, but seems to do OK even without a lot of documentation and minimal support.
Part would not work. disk would not download. Caused computer to run slowly. Removed part, pc went back to functioning properly. contacted seller,no response. I'm very displeased Lack of contact. From Sellerthank you Carl t Jendrasak
I need microcassettes for my office dictation machine and these are the best I've found. Occasionally a tape will give out after 2-3 months, but generally speaking they can last up to a year or more of steady use. July 6, 2011.
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.
Simply put, the unit stopped working (EE PROM error), after only occasional use, in 18 months. All factory reset solutions were tried - to no avail. I suggest looking at other brands/products.
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!
After purchasing the houseing I used it in the British Virgin Islands to take underwater photos. It worked great and I was able to get some awesome underwater photos of fish and sealife. I received the house within a week after purchasing it from Amazon and the price was 30% cheaper than any place else. Great Service, thanks Amazon!
We are very happy with our purchase and the price was right! There are a couple of glitches with the maps but that is probably a satellite problem. For instance...it seems to think our house is on the left when it is actually on the right. Then I used it to go to a newer area of our town and none of those streets are in the satellite. That will probably happen sooner or later. I purchased a 2 gig SanDisk for $35 in order to download the entire United States. The system comes with a 128 MB.
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!
It's a good product, well made. It came quickly. It was a little lighter in color than I expected from the product images. Overall, I'm pleased so far, though I've only used it once. Made the background for photos very nice
http://srisuresh.wordpress.com/2009/12/14/d-link-dir-625/I had given a 4-Star for distance because I never got a chance to test its range, but it seems to be pretty good. You can also view the signal strength for each wireless device connected from the admin console.
I am quite pleased with this camera. I am currently serving in Baghdad and this is the 3rd camera I've had since I've been here (desert/war conditions are not conducive to tech products). My other 2 (a HP and a Nikon) were both pretty pricey and I wasn't ready to shell out another $250 for a camera that only needed to last me the last month and a half of my deployment.This camera has a chargable battery which is awesome!! Batteries are expensive and hard to come by sometimes over here. Also, the battery lasts a pretty long time. It did die on me once, and naturally at an inconvenient time (is there any other time batteries die??) but it's because I was filming video and in between filimg, I just left it on (probably close to an hour) and it died out (this was after many photos being taken as well).The shots come out clear and the display window is really big. The camera is a little sensitive to movement. I have gotten a *couple* of blurry photos, but it is because I am used to being able to move and shoot with my other camera; as long as you are standing still when you take the photo you should be fine.My only complaint is that there is no zoom (or if there is, I haven't figured it out, I hate reading manuals haha). Other than that, great camera for the money!
As in the other reviews, controls are basic. First base station ordered the remote did not work. Sent back through amazon, second base received worked fine. Had to update software on Sansa player. Instruction OK fairly painless.
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.
Received battery and status very quickly..and worked like new,My camera is working again and back to normal. Once a camera gets old, which does not takevery long anymore, it sometimes is hard to find replacement parts.It did not take anytime to receive a statusof the battery and it came wrapped and was brand new. I will use this product or website over and over again to purchaseanything.
EXCELENTE PRODUCTO, BONITO DISE&Ntilde;O, COMODOS AL MOMENTO DE USAR, REDUCE EL SONIDO EXTERNO Y GRAN CALIDAD EN EL SONIDO.GRACIAS.SALUDOS!!
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 $$
This is a great sleek little hub. I use it on my laptop when I'm out and about. Had not trouble with it at all. XP likes it. I haven't got a clue about Vista (but then neither does Microsoft from what I hear).
i bought it for the wife so she can talk with our daughters she loves it and when you buy from Amazon you know you are getting a great deal
overall best tv we had (previous panasonic hd ready died after 3yrs.!?).Good picture out of the box! Actually trying to improve it following recos (from earlier reviews here) - made it much worse!went back to more or less original settings and it's fine.Imagine would be even better if we'd got HD box/chanells from cox .. (?)4 stars since hardly anything deserves 5 ;)a.h.
I bought this little unit in December of 1999 and it is still going strong even today, 10+ years later. The sound is wonderful, and the wood-grain speakers compliment the silver finish of the main unit well. I still use the AUX-out to hook up my Ipod to play through the system and it can still fill up my living room with great sound. A good investment and one I intend to keep hopefully for years to come.
For the reveiws that say you have to replace the ink if one goes out it goes to the setting you have it on. I changed my print setting and it prints just fine also as for the noises they can be turned down to or set to a certain time when you are not there. I like it and it is the best compared to the crappy ones i have had in the past
Good product. We have used one ourselves for a while and got this for somebody as a gift.
Honestly im not trustworthy in getting certain things online but i really really needed a charger and it work so well it was new and on time only thing if the pc is plugged into the charger i cant shut down so i unplug it no biggy!! still an awesome charger (college student)
I bought this item to install my Prestige P-153B radio in my 92 Honda Accord. The kit, ALL of it, is too small to fit my system. The ambiguous instructions are too generic to know what else to do with the kit. It simply doesn't work for me.
My computer needed more USB ports and with a hub the message was "no hi-speed USB host controllers installed". This remedy is quick and easy and it contains a hi speed host controller wuhich will speed up even the most mundane appliances.
It's an IR filter, and does what it says. It's tough to shoot through the lens, but if you can work with the filter you can take some incredible images! The IR filter opens up a new visual world for your camera. Trees are ghostly white, skin has an other-worldly quality to it. Do your research on the format and you can take some nice pictures. It brings about much creativity.You won't be taking any X-ray photos with it ;)The lens itself is of a solid construction. You will need a soft sleeve to keep in your camera kit, as the plastic box it comes in is only good for the delivery.
Running your computer without battery backup is like driving drunk - it's a dumb risk that will likely end up with a crash. Most people use surge protectors, but most surge protectors do not have battery backup.Voltage spikes and dips (surges and brownouts), even small ones which you wouldn't notice, are the root of many computer problems and crashes. With a battery backup, you can be sure that your computer will always have adequate power to get past those momentary brownouts. And should the power go out for an extended period, you'll have enough time to save your work and safely shut down.The one concern I have with this model is that two-pronged plugs fit very loosely into the sockets. Three pronged plugs fit nice and tight, but I worry that I'll knock out the two pronged ones with even the lightest bump. I hope APC addresses this in the future. I may need to tape them in or use a 2-&gt;3 prong adapter.Other than that, this battery backup was very easy to setup and install.
I bought this set as a first case for an intended Palm Z22, as yet to arrive. My ultimate intent was (still is) to shop for a harder flip-top case that will provide more protection over the long haul, but this soft plastic case is fine for now. Since the Z22 doesn't have docking or memory-stick insert features, I don't need a lot of high-end features, and I will never be wearing it on a belt. As is, the entire package fits neatly into niches within any number of hand- or tote-bags. As I think it it, the slight friction of the silicon is a bonus as the handheld isn't likely to slip out of said niches.
Overall a good product. The battery that arrived with it for the subwoofer died very quickly, which led me to believe that the subwoofer was broken. Happily, a new battery fixed that. :-) I'm very pleased so far.
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 have found the MS Intellimouse Optical to be a reliable and responsive device. I have found the extra buttons to be useful when performing data entry. With a touch I can repeat the previous record and then I need only edit the differences. This saves a lot of key strokes when entering relatively repetitive records. The same buttons are useful for browsing back and forth through web pages, rather than using the Back button on the browser page.
I bought this Microsoft webcam for my parents so they could see their grandkids. The video is fine, but I should have believed the reviews about very noisy audio problems. The audio has a high-pitched scratchy hum that makes it too annoying to listen to for any length of time. I do not recommend this camera.
I have a 1080i lcd tv and this one and I can't tell the difference. The on screen menu is very easy to navigate and understand. The auto dimming feature is great in a room with outside light coming in. The sound is fine and the tv was delivered on time with no problems. I Would definately buy another sony lcd again.
I primarily bought this printer in order to scan documents using the feeder so that I could reduce the amount of paperwork in my office. I'm very pleased with it so far. It's quite light, compact, and quiet. Setup was a snap. Also, if you have an Adobe writer program, you can select "create pdf from scanner," put your document in the feeder, and viola! you have a pdf file with all of the pages in order. The feeder works well. The scanner is very slow, however, and if you try to scan pages of a book or bound document using the flatbed, the quality is not great. It actually worked better for me to first photocopy the pages on my other copier and then put the copies in the feeder to scan them in. The print quality looks good; I haven't tried the fax. Overall, I think it's a good value for the money, and I've always had good luck with HP's.
I got this camera because it's the lightest and smallest camera I could find with a zoom; a key for a climbing camera. It does not seem as rugged as some APS cameras and it doesn't have splash proof. I'm a little worried about dust and water but it's little size makes up for it. The zoom is an improvement over my last APS camera because it helps enlarge the size of the climbers on the rock. It fits in my shirt pocket with no problem and seconds as a nice travel camera. It takes decent picture in comparison to other APS cameras as well as all the other common features.
It's pretty difficult to find enclosed marine speakers on a budget, but these definitely fit the bill! I was very surprised by the sound quality, decent highs and good bass when hooked to an amp. Usually you get what you pay for when you buy car and marine audio equipment, but these perform much better than the price tag would lead you to believe.The speakers actually have oversized 6.5" woofers so conventional 6.5" speaker will not mount up properly if you wanted to replace them. Also the tweeter is glued to the grill so you would have to take the middle part of the grill out to replace it.Overall, these are tough to beat for under $40 new!
The Midlands Weather Alert radio is easy to program, and has great features & controls. My only reason to give it only 4 stars is because the volume control is by preset notches, and I would like it to be 1 notch quieter. We turn it on to listen to the weather when we are going to sleep, and it is a little too loud for me.(but it might be ok for someone else) It is also much better than a more expensive model we got at Radio Shack which has only VERY LOUD volume, and is hard to program (some settings are impossible).
Bought it when my second Gateway laptop charger failed. Tried it on a Toshiba laptop too and it worked fine. Very useful in emergencies when your other charger goes bad or is misplaced and was more affordable than the after market chargers for the specific laptops.. Would recommend it highly.
The case is spacious and pretty solid, so I don't feel bad putting it in a briefcase that might be rather full. I can also store other things in there with it if I need to, so, I'm happy.
If one does not care about accuracy of spelling, etc. then this item will be okay. However, the technology is not refined enough at this price anyway, to have it scan a sentence or paragraph EXACTLY as read. Many mistakes. Not worth it to me.
i had to return the first one because the zipper clamp was too loose and the zipper tab would fall off. Amazon was very good about replacing it at no charge and no shipping. The 2nd one was fine. Fit and quality are good and I was even able to attach a shoulder strap that i had from a larger bag. I highly recommend. I got this one becaause it had an external pocket which is handy.
I had an iPaq for about 4 months and sure it lived up to the hype. But I ended up selling it to someone who wanted it much more than I did and I eventually went back to the Aero. Sure it is not as speedy -- but it is a workhorse! It can do everything the more expensive Pocket PCs can do at less than half the cost -- and IT'S SMALL. This guy rivals the size of the Palm V. There is no sense in spending over $400 on a Pocket PC you aren't going to want to carry around in your pocket. The added feature of having the Compact Flash port was essential since Compact Flash is so cheap nowadays. Even if you bought this just for your scheduling, or just for MP3s, or just to use a portable ebook reader you would have make a great decision, but the beauty is it does it all!
I work at a job where most my time is spent driving tractors and other farm equipment. Headphones have a shot life expectancy around me due to heavy use and hazardous conditions, so I got this pair because it was cheap and seemed like it would let me hear my music.Quality - The sound output is quite acceptable, nothing to knock your pants off but as good as any other pair of ear buds.Comfort - I'm going to be honest - The shape does not fit my ear very well, and the bud's padding is next to worthless. It still sits in my ear well enough, but it doesn't block out as much sound as I would have liked.Cost - If you want to get really nice ear buds, then go buy really nice ones. These are cheap, but as good or better then comparably priced ear buds.If you want something more comfortable and more affordable then iPod headphones then this is the product for you. If you want that perfect pair of ear buds that molds into your ear and puts you in your own world - keep looking.
I was excited to buy it, when it came in it fit my toshiba BUT THE CHARGER DID NOT WORK!!! DONT BUY IT!!!!
This is a 4.5 star product in my opinion.I do not use it for "professional use". I make cables as needed at home. I make a few a month.Build quality is very good. It feels nice in my hand. When crimping it feels like I can get a lot of leverage and the end on my completed ethernet cable is nice and tight. Does what is should do.However, I have used three different RJ45 ends and each one does not click into place when installing into the jack after crimping. Perhaps, this crimping tool is deforming that little plastic tab during crimping. Not sure. I would take off 1/2 star if I could. I am not sure if it is the ends that I use or the crimping tool. I would not let this stop me from purchasing this product.After crimping, I pry the tab back up and it works fine. My connections then click into place as they should.
This battery works perfect for my 160LED light I just bought by NEEWER. Haven't run it dead yet. While I don't run the light constant on the entire live shoot, I haven't scene the battery life drop below one less bar according to the light I am using it for. They have been 2 hour shoots at a time.
I purchased the Signture Pro and the Composer XL automation system for around $3000 at the local Studio Equipment shop. Everything started out find until 4 months down the road the printer started giving off print connections errors. At first I just restarted the computer and then it would print again. After a month of the errors it quit printing totally. I called Primera Tech support and they said move it to another PC. I moved it to another PC and the problem was solved for 3 months. Now the new PC is giving the same error and restarting does not help. Ive called and called tech support and all they suggest is putting on another PC which I dont have. And final option they gave was to wipe my PC and reinstall Windows XP which totally rediculous seeing that my other laser printers are working fine.DO NOT BUY AND PRODUCTS FROM PRIMERA. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ANY REAL SUPPORT ON THIS EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT AND YOU WILL BE STUCK WITH A $3000 10LB DUST COLLECTOR.They make serveral other printers and I would say if you see Primera on the label STAY AWAY FROM IT!!!!!
It would be hard to find another deal as good as these little guys for the price. They sound terrific, though occasionally bass-heavy. Very spacious, with crystalline mid-range and uppers. I love the 80s design, and their lightness makes them very comfortable to wear for extended periods.They are an open-air design, so you can hear background sounds with them on, no sound isolation at all really, but I don't mind that. (Would be great for cycling, for instance.) Also, people around you can hear your music, so probably not good at the library!
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.
These are good ear buds for the first month, then the audio stops working from one ear, then the other and then both break. I was able to return the first pair, but the second pair just broke.Do not buy these if you need a set of earbuds that you want to last.
So far I've had a good experience with the operation of this unit, but a warning that it has a fairly loud fan. Good, because it keeps the thing nice and cool, but bad if you're planning on putting it on a desk or in a quiet location like a home office. I've got three computers and various devices around me, and the switch is the loudest thing in the office.
The speed is advertised at 85mbps. I also have two Asoka PlugLink 9650 85Mbps HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Adapters rated at 85mbps. Guess what? When I do an internet speedtest using the netgear adapters I get a speed of 1.5mpbs. Keeping everything else exactly the same(same cables, etc.), when I use the asoka 9650 powerline adapters instead, I get a speed of 5 mbps!What else needs to be said, its obvious the Asoka are superior. THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THESE IS A JOKE, might as well use wireless or purchase the Asokas.
The build quality is the best I've seen for a toslink cable and it sounds better than the monoprice cables I had before.
Works fine so long as you know the exact street address you are going to. Otherwise you need to guess the street number / street name. Not great for planning trips.Updated 16 Mar 2010But it works like a charm for finding a friend's house when you know the address, or if you have bookmarked the location. It worked very well for an 850 mile trip to my son's house, and stuck pretty closely to the trip maps that AAA provided.I like the way you can pick your own route, or deviate from the recommended route, and switch back to machine-determined directions later.Map updates every year go for about $70, which I feel is a little stiff. But I'll go for that if I'm making a long or complicated trip.I'm a confirmed believer in GPS-driven navigation!
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The case is good quality and sturdy. Unfortunately, it's too small for the Seagate Expansion 1 TB which I bought at the same time as the case. Luckily, the case does fit another smaller external hard drive I have. I won't be returning the case, I'll just have to look for a different one.
When the USPS number was given to Me it was never reqognized by them as being a valid shipping number..When I was finally able to find the phone number to call Amazon,they treated Me with respect,and refunded my money promptly..I will purchase products from Amazon again
I've had ipods for a while now and with each upgrade I'm further enamored with the technology. I'm now on my first touch, and it's great. I still use this one for the capacity.
La memoria me funcion&oacute; excelente en una DELL Inspiron 5150. Compr&eacute; los 2GBs y el rendimiento aument&oacute; considerablemente. Ha sido una muy buena decisi&oacute;n.
i tried many cd writers alot of them do erors wich waste alot of blank cdsbut this one does alot like error correction and much morewith a speed like 24X on a blank 24X cd-Ri burned a full 750 MB cd under than 4 minutes this product is amazing saves money and time so if ur looking for somthing cute not a high priced top of the line Cd writer with a load of excelant software this is what you needi dont know what else can i sayjust buy it and try iti am sure u will love it u will burn all your empty cd's in the same day just for the fun of itEnjoy!
Update 07/04/08 - The device started to act up and now its unable to send out the wireless signal unless the ssid is broadcasted which means everyone can see your wireless network and since its a long range router they can see yours from blocks away. So, now instead of hiding my network its visible for everyone to see and now i have to have even higher security measures to avoid intrusion.This router replaced a wireless b network running at 11mbps. I now get 108mpbs on my laptop which uses the srx card and my desktop gets 54mbps (desktop has regular G pci card installed)with excellent reception to both devices. The desktop is approximately 50 or more feet away from the router and the laptop can go anywhere and still have excellent reception. The router was easy to install and configure to my cable internet connection and the router setup was easy as well. You will not be dissapointed with this device at all! Your network will be blazing with this router and its srx accessories for the rest of your devices.
We use this in a commercial environment and it prints well. The labels jam about once a week though and often shift off to the right. This requires us to remove the front panel which isnt too hard, but it should be made easier to clear such jams.Quite satisfied though. Its fast, and has a programmable SDK which is important for integration with our system. Also has included software which is flexible.
I bought the Belkin mic to make additional off mic recordings for my podcast. It turned out to be very high quality and the usage is automatic. I pretty much use it every day for voice memos and any idea that pops into my mind. This is a terrific product. btw I selected regular shipping and got it next day!
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.
After recently losing my 5th Gen iPod, I decided to go for a Zune. Why I chose brown I do not know, it was ugly and I found myself wanting the white. It is large and clunky compared to the iPod, but it had a nice solid feel, and the outside certainly felt as if it could survive without much scratching. The screen was fantastic in size and image quality, the "click wheel" felt archaic when compared to the ipod's touch sensitive wheel. The interface was a nice change, very intuitive, and I certainly loved being able to manipulate the background and color scheme. However, the ipod's software allows me to manipulate what files can transfer to my device and what can not by checking or unchecking a box. This thing wanted to suck all my music files. Overall, the iTunes software is much more sophisticated and simple. The software for this device was very unstable, and lacked much when compared to iTune's software. This software would alter my unprotected mp4 video files so that I could use them, however, it would only do so when the zune was connected. You, definately need a seperate piece of software, to convert video files, this is so for iTunes as well. At least with iTunes, had I not bought the third party software, I could have purchased a wide variety of video from their site. Loading the Zune software was a nightmare and a half. This product felt half-baked, I expect, had I never had experience with the iPod i would have been happy, but because of previous experience, I felt, cheated. It has since been returned and I am now not using any portable, video, mp3 player. I have an eight gig ipod that will hold me in check unitl either Microsoft or Apple come out with a nice handheld unit capable of widescreen video, I doubt very much that I will go after the iPod phone, it is only four gigSincerlyRob
This camera does it all and more for what our needs are. You can't go wrong on this one especially at the price.
5 stars from anyone with 1 to 2 weeks use. Check anyone that had one over 3 to 6 months!BAD NEWS
This is a great piece of gear. allows user to expand ports, and runs them all with no problems. Also, a great price.
I bought this item to keep my headphone cord from getting tangled, but this little slip of plastic wasn't up to the task. What was I thinking?
Ordered this as a gift for a new college graduate, to be used for printing and faxing resumes. When she received it, the menus were all in French. Updating driver software did not help. Selling company did not want to accept the return, and when they finally did authorize the return after three phone calls and a bunch of red tape, they would not pay for pick up. Read the different sellers' feedback before you choose a company to buy from!
Works great on my Rebel XT. Not outstanding in low light situations, but good enough for my purposes. Will recommend!
I had only heard of BENQ a littel bit, so I was kinda concerned about buying this product, but once it arrived it was VERY EASY to install and it works GREAT!Rather quiet during use, reads recorded DVD's great too.Excellent price as well.
I bought this zune from amazon last black friday for $80 with shipping included, and now I am still using my zune and it is still in perfect condition. This 30 Gb zune is very durable and can take a beating. If your are in the market for a strong, reliable, durable mp3 player don't hesitate to buy this 30 Gb zune.
This model cannot be set for frequencies below 88.1, meaning you have to reset as you travel. Also had a lot of static.
It's a cable. It works well and I have no sound problems. Can't ask for much more.
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.
This thing holds a heck of a lot of pics and short videos. I haven't filled it up yet!
This USB network adapter works very well with my laptop. The fold-in/out antenna gives it great reception--while at home, I can be anywhere in my house and receive 100% signal strength and quality. While using a wireless PC-Card, the signal strength/quality was linguring around 70%.This network adapter is very light-weight and requires no outside power source. Just plug it right into the USB, and you're ready to go.
This product helps to improve my tendenitis on my right hand, or anybody with arthritis can be useful with this product. A great product. We need to buy more. People above 50 years old need this.
My first Suunto Watch that I had was at least 18 years old, only until recently it started to drain my battery very fast. So I decided to purchase the same watch since the price was good.
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!
Received HP-S5053 TV yesterday, turned on last night. A very loud buzzing noise came out from the back of TV, I can hear from every corner in the house. The character on the screen seems vibrate with the noise. I called Amazon, "No return or exchange, call Samsung". I guess Amazon lower its price to attract buyer and at the same time getting a lower cost from Samsung by shipping a defect TV to buyer. What a business practice from Amazon. *&#*
when a factory phones memory isnt enough, you can always rely on extra room with a sandisk product. great stuff.
The description does not specify the camera vendor.These lenses will not fit Canon 20D and Digital Rebel XT.These lenses for the Nikon cameras only.Had to return them.
A great alternative to using the traditional lens cap. A center pinch design like the Nikon cap works nicely too.
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.
This machine is small and efficient. It prints very fast. Both the printed pages and copied pages are excellent. The scanner and fax work well too. The complex keypad is easy to use. Its color scheme matches that of our Dell computer. We are extremely pleased with all its features.
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.
Some people still don't do the math!Well for those of you that don't know the difference between Intel and XP,.AMD XP makes more operation per second from P4, it works with QuantiSpeed Architecture. That's why XP 1600+ is faster from P4 (1.6 or 1.7Ghz)They say P4 1.6Ghz but in reality runs @1.2 Ghz comparing to XP.Another ex. Car1 (p4) with 8 cyl 400 HP with only 150 torque, Car 2 (XP) 400HP 6 cyl 350 torque.I am not AMD fan but it is true, just what I said.I really don't see the point to buy Intel. Unless you are Intel Freak. The reason why Intel cost more money couse not many people are still familiar with the new name Athlon CPU. Penium name exist from 1995 unlike Athlon came out in 1999.Decision is very simple.
I have an AMD 960T unlocked to 6 cores at 3.4 GHz. At idle it stays about 27C and under full load it doesn't exceed 50C. I also have an older 9800GT video card which used to run really hot, like 93C under full load. After applying this thermal paste, the temp under full load does not exceed 73C. Huge difference. Highly recommended. DON'T USE TOO MUCH, you don't need a ton of it.
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.
Great product and fast delivery! Got it in time to use with a brand new camera I had just bought for a vacation in Orlando--took wonderful photos! Would use this service again! Thanks!
I just got this system two days ago. I have only had time to watch one movie (Black Hawk Down) so I don't believe I have had adequate time to test the limits of the DVX-S100. However, I wanted to share my initial thoughts and perhaps come back with an update later.My experience thus far has been great. The system hardware is very easy to set up, the speakers simply plug into the sub-woofer. Use a component video cable to connect your TV and you are ready to go. The unit has advanced on-screen programming menus that are very easy to use. Maximize your home theatre system by configuring the software correctly to match your TV and the room (placement of speakers, etc). This only takes a few minutes and its very easy to do on this system.The CD player benefits from a high-end Faroudja chip (Dcdi - usually found in more expensive DVD players). This outputs a progressive scan signal that flat-out rocks on a Hi-scan or HD-ready TV. Also, the cd player appears to play almost all current formats (except SuperAudio), meaning it will handle MP3, CD-RW, DVD-audio, etc.There are enough inputs to add standard items such as satellite TV and/or digital cable. There is even an input for a mini-disc player or some other digital component.The speakers are well matched and well-balanced. The system is a bit atypical in set-up though as the amp is in the subwoofer. All this means is that you can't easily change speakers down the road (at least not the sub). And speaking of the amp, this is what everyone will criticize because it only drives about 35 watts per channel. But the speakers are very efficient and they sound louder and stronger than comparable systems that claim to pump more watts. In an average size room (or especially a smaller room) this system cranks.In summary, at this price you are getting excellent circuitry, style, elegance and simplicity that looks and sounds great. For me it is the perfect combo of price and features in a compact system.
I really wanted this to work for me. I was so disappointed, even with clear line of sight it was 75' MAX, never mind the 500' through the woods I was hoping for. At any rate, Amazon refunded me 100%, this is why I shop here on Amazon with confidence that if I am not happy with a product Amazon will pay the shipping back to them and give me a 100% product refund. I shop more & more here every year. I have been looking into the wired ones to fit the bill.
I use this lens with my E520 to take pictures of high school and junior high basketball and volleyball games. It's a bit long for under-the-basket shots, but from the sideline, it works very well. I no longer have to use a flash, which gives me more natural lighting on my shots. It's taken a bit of time to get the colors the way I want them, but I'm very pleased with the lens itself.
I'm using these for my PS3 to my new HDTV...and the picture and sound are both amazing for PS3 games, and Blu Ray discs. Don't waste your money on HDMI cables that cost outrageous amounts, buy these and be happy. These were recommended by a friend who bought the exact same ones, and we're both extremely happy with the quality.
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!
We all want an iPod, basically due to the accessory market. It seems that everything is geared toward that blasted thing. I personally have never been a fan of engineered product life cycles. It comes down to the part that is going to be replaced first, which is the battery. Especially on a daily user as I. I don't want to have to spend anywhere from $200 - $500 on a new product every year. Or pay to have my unit shipped to apple and have them replace the battery. I like the freedom if I am traveling and my battery dies on me i just pop in a new one and pick up where i left off. Anyone who has an iPod and uses it on a daily basis can attest to the fact that after about 7-8 months the battery is pretty much shot.- The software is very well designed. However large music libraries (> 15,000 files) tend to really slow it down.- Replaceable battery- Easy to use menus (Not the best in direct sunlight though)Overall my experience with the Zen line has been very positive. I don't need the newest and shiniest player, and this is the second Zen micro that i've bought. I have the Original Zen Micro 5GB, which the headphone jack after 2.5 years finally crapped out on me. So hence my purchase of this unit. I expect to be able to get the same life expectancy out of this product.
This mouse is great. I had a mouseman+ previously and was disapointed that I was having problems with the ball in the mouse. No such problem with this mouse. Programable buttons and an ergonomic feel give this mouse superior comfort over its competitors. I had a little problem with the USB connection, the pointer would freeze when I started some applications but using the Ps2 connection instead solved that problem. I highly recommend this mouse for the simple fact that you don't have a mouse ball to clean or take care of. Collecting various mouse pads must have been fun but you can use them as coasters now because you don't need them anymore. Enjoy!
Way better deal than the store. Works fine. I would buy them again if I needed more hdmi cables for anything.
I ordered this looking for a high quality headset after trying a Panasonic set to go with my Panasonic phones. I do like that it is a little heavier made and nice adjustable mic, BUT the feedback and low volume of the thing makes it pretty unfun to use. I waited to long to return it and doubt any manufacturer cares enough to make one that actually works so I'm stuck with it for now.
I bought 3 of these Belkin 12 Outlet Surge Protector's for my 2 TV'S and my desktop computer.I have had power outages in my area and would have fried my electronic's if it were not for these Belkin surge protectors.Did i mention that they were the best price online or in the stores? Because they were.Once again,Amazon.com has the best prices and products!!!!
I bought an Audivox dvd player and it was defective out of the box. I sent my device back to Audiovox FOUR times for repair, was charged $90 for 'repairs', and it still doesn't work properly!!! The customer service was extremely rude each time I called and never returned my messages. I would burn my money rather than buy another audiovox product!
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
Until now I absolutely loved these PH160 kits and have purchased many of them since early 2007 - but they used to sell for about $45. The current price is ridiculous and I may just ditch kodak altogether, get out of EasyShare and my Z series cameras, and have photos printed elsewhere. What's the story, Amazon?
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!
I bought this stereo to listen at work. The sound is clear, mixes come through clean, and the features are perfect. Favorite feature is the "mixing" input, which lets you have your computer sound come out through the stereo along with any selected source. The FM Tuner is fantastic, AM reception is alright. Having a built-in AM antenna is nice (most micro-stereos don't have one) so I can listen to AM, but I can't get the stations I want. FM reception is clear, and the sound reproduction from the FM Tuner is very good, as good as FM gets. FM reception is much better on this stereo than anything else I own, including Yamaha home stereos, Panasonic and Sony mini systems. The Model Two is very well built, and performs as expected.The speakers don't blow you away, but rather sound very "nice". There are no obvious dips and peaks in the frequency response, like so many other small systems. Listening for hours on end to many different types of music is not fatiguing. The stereo separation is amazing, especially if you spread the speakers out.This stereo works great with my iPod. I use the dock, and an 1/8" to 1/8" connecting cable. You can use the headphone jack, but the dock's line out sounds much better to discerning ears.There is a subwoofer output, very handy. The subwoofer output is really a "pre-amp" output, controlled by the volume control and both the left and right channels appear discreetly. This raises a couple of issues, the sub-output is not filtered, meaning it contains all the audio frequencies, secondly, it is not buffered, which means if you plug in a mono cable, or combine the outputs using a Y cable, the sound from the main speakers will be adversely affected. Just make sure your subwoofer has separate left and right line-level inputs, and preferably a cross-over adjustment. Note: Avoid the Tivoli Model Subwoofer, it is underwhelming, sounds sloppy and makes very little bass. I use a KLH subwoofer that I purchased for the same price and that works much better.It is also interesting to note that this stereo can be powered by 12 volts DC, making it an idea candidate for an area where you may need to use alternate power, such as solar, rv, or an AC adapter for Europe.In summary, there are a variety of inputs and outputs to interface with all of your stuff. The mixing input for computer sound is really cool, and FM tuning is fantastic.
This is my second Cisco-Linksys router. The first one worked great and I have enjoyed being able to use my laptop computer anywhere in our house. I didn't give it 5 stars because I purchased a reconditioned router and it didn't last for 10 months.
Besides the looks, this thing is designed all wrong. It skips and has a preset high bass level that rattles the thing to the point of irrition. Another mistake on my part. Don't buy it.
I purchased this radio because it was supposed to have an outstanding tuner that picked up weak FM stations. The tuner is no better than the tuners in the other 6 radios in my house and in fact is far worse. When you tune in a station the Grundig drifts up and down off the selected station requiring almost constant retuning. It might be great on SW and/or AM but I bought it for weak FM stations and it is terrible. I would have given it no stars but that was not an option.Volume is also a problem. At maximum volume is not very loud at all.Not recommended.
The 3100 seems like a solid little GPS. I thought that the 3.5 inch screen would be too small, given how they are now making most GPS systems larger, but I've found it to be perfectly fine. Nice display; more than enough points of interest and all-around accuracy, around here anyway. Quite easy to handle for a first time GPS user.Thing is, I recently had it freeze while attempting the latest update -- 2.18 I think. I was initially using a Vista PC when it happened (the Magellan website says their $5 disk is Vista compatible, but don't you believe it); however, I think there is reason to think this update is trouble for many non-Vista people, too.Speaking of trouble, Magellan customer service is very problematic. They either told me things that were erroneous ("just disable your firewall"), or tried to get me off the phone ("call us back if what I said doesn't work"). Finally, on my third call, I was able to get someone who said to return it for repair. They also said they would install the update before returning it. I'm not hopeful - given some things I've read - but I'll wait to see what happens.UPDATE two weeks later, 3/27/08: ...Well, they fixed the unit and sent it back, with the update, in fairly quick time. I'll give them credit: they did what they (eventually) said they would do.
I couldn't believe the sound of these speakers for the price. There is a lot of bass, but that can be tweaked. Overall very happy with these speakers. I would recommend buying them. Very crisp sound.
The Sony VCT-870 is the tripod I bought. I think the LANC will also work with Cannon cameras.I like the fluid-ness of the head as there appears to be very little static friction. The pan and tilt are both smooth. The tripod legs are heavier and sturdier than the most expensive tripod I have seen in the electronic box stores or pro photo stores. I have been looking to buy a tripod for 2-3 years now and have not seen a pro-sumer version that I thought would be good enough for video. The legs are double extension with a flip-over friction clamps for quick setup and leveling. There is a built in bubble level at the apex of the legs. The center column extends up like most tripods out there. With everything extended I still get good enough stability. I am 6' 6" tall and it extends tall enough for me. The removable mounting plate has no slop in it. The mounting plate lever clamp is spring loaded closed but has an automatic trigger pin that keeps it open until the plate is inserted.With that said, I noticed several review saying the PAN function was too stiff. I agree that it is too stiff. If the tripod is just sitting on the ground, panning will cause the tripod to flex and wants to tip a little. There is no static friction, just high drag friction (this is of course with the drag control backed out). The TILT can have close to no drag at all which makes for difficult pan/tilt movements since the forces are different for each direction. I did notice that when the tripod warmed up in the sun for a while, the pan drag eased up a bit.The "work around" for this dissimilarity of drag is to add enough tilt drag to equal the pan drag. The drag control adjustment is very accurate and does not stick, bind or jump like the cheaper ones sold at electronic box stores. When I shoot a football game, if I securely strap the tripod to a handrail, the pan drag is not an issue at all since the drag will add stability to the shot. If the tripod is free standing, I grab the neck of the tripod with my left hand and the handle with my right hand. My left hand will add the needed stability to counter act the flexing or drag of the tripod while my right hand aims the shot. This provides more than acceptable results for shooting football plays since the action is fast and last for only 20-30 seconds at a time. If I were to shoot a theatrical event or a long slow shot, I think the panning might be more of an issue if you could not securely strap the camera down. It would be harder to steady the free standing tripod without adding a little occasional hand movement.The main reason I purchased this model was because of the LANC controller built into the handle. This controller is a TRUE variable speed zoom controller. A lot of the after market "clamp on" controllers have a zoom in/out toggle switch with a separate variable speed knob. This would be almost impossible to shoot a variable speed zoom in, stop, then zoom out as it would take juggling two controls with one hand. I have only used four of the functions - Power ON, Record Start/Stop, Zoom IN, and Zoom Out. The Zoom function is reversed from what you would intuitively think. To "push in" or zoom in you pull back on the controller. To "pull back" or zoom out you push the controller forward. After a short time of working with the controller you start to sub-consciously zoom correctly without having to think about it. The complete handle is easily removable and can mount on the left or right side of the tripod head. The controller/handle could be used to zoom or start/stop a remotely mounted camera such as a steady-cam or boom type operation with only a LANC extension cable.It was my intention to reverse the zoom pot to make it function the intuitive way. The pot is custom made with a flexible plastic multi-conductor cable. The pot can not be mounted backwards as it is built with a one-way snap in design. The three conductor plastic cable terminates with a four conductor end that plugs into an edge connector. You can not simply flip the cable over as the active three conductors will be offset and the conductive side would be opposite the contacts. The last possibility is cutting the circuit board and swapping the two outer leads. I have no problem with doing this as I used to modify circuit boards all the time in a previous job. The problem is that one of the outer conductors continues to other parts of the board and can not easily be bypassed. I gave up and decided to learn how to use it backwards. It did not take as long to get used to it as I thought it would.I would buy this tripod again if I ever needed another one. I would be willing to pay up to $200 for it as I see it as being a good $100 tripod with a good $100 LANC controller.The ONLY reason I did not rate it 5 stars is because the legs could still be a little stronger to counter act the pan drag. I would only rate something 5 stars if there were no room for improvement. I think it is a good compromise and good value. I give the value aspect 5 stars.
The Cables to Go Velocity series 40315 HDMI Cables are not as bulky as other HDMI cables I've purchased, and I have not notice any difference from the expensive ones. Great price with shipping included.
I bought this system in february 05. In july the cd player stoped working so I had to send it back for repair. It came back and in October the cd player broke again, so this time I send it back directly to JVC and I have to said it was a whole new experience within the universe of bad customer service. After a month or so of waiting (beginning of December 05) they told us that there were no solution at all to the problem (obviously it was a manufacturing problem) and that they were going to give us a refund. Two months later (end of January 06) we were still waiting for them to give us a solution. The person who told us about the refund said that the file was with another person. We tried to talk witht this other person and after 14 o 18 voicemail messages (she never return our phone calls back) we manage to reach her and she told us that we have to take the rest of the equipment back to them (they could have told us at the beginning) so we are still waiting for a solution. I am sorry but this system is very nice but it doesnt work and this together with the worst customer service possible makes JVC for me an NO. There is plenty of other things to choose from out there.
This little machine is a workhorse, and very user friendly. The iMac was one of my first computers, and it taught me how to do things quickly. This is a great starter computer, but be warned that system 9 may not run the latest software. Also, because it's Mac, some games will not run on this machine.
I was looking for a receiver that had the capability to play music files off of an external hard drive. This receiver can do that and so much more. I haven't played with it much, but have connected it to my hard drive and works great. Loads songs faster than playing from my PC. I also have connected the receiver to my home network and have been able to play songs from my PC as well as listen to Internet radio stations!! The unit is cheap because of the lack of an HDMI input/output, but I didn't need one. This receiver has all the capability I need as well as flexibility. I do agree that it was a bit difficult to set-up. But, once I figured out how to use the OSD (On Screen Display), which displays menus on a monitor/TV, it was fairly simple as long as you have your network working properly.
Wow! 2 weeks after delivery of this TV I am in broadcast heaven. Immediately got HDTV from the cable company and this TV rocks! I upgraded from a 1980's era 22 in. Sony TV so I'm not an electronics freak, but I am completely impressed and don't notice any flaws, although I just want to watch the HDTV channels now (they look better than real life!). The slow-response remote doesn't have much of an impact as I use the remotes from the cable box and the surround sound system. When I need to shift 'aspect' or 'source' the TV's remote hot keys are just fine. I can't really figure out the PIP and split screen functions - the manual doesn't cover them well, but I have enough to keep me occupied right now. I did hook up my computer to it and that works great and easily as well (but I'd rather watch movies and cable with the set).A terrific value, a good looking set and buying from Amazon was a pleasure.
so far one tape does not work. I use alot of tapes and cant find them in the stores anymore.
Received this as a gift for Christmas. Easy to put together, my 12 yr old did it. Looks great. We have only had one fire in it so far, but love how deep this fire pit is. We used the grill grate and made hamburgers. Worked really well.
It's working for me. Only thing is that I often have to mess with it to get my car to pick up the right channel signal, I don't know if this is a problem with the signal strength or just the connection to my ipod.I tried a cassette adapter, but it produces a loud hiss and sounds horrible in my car, so I use the Irock which sounds a lot better.I haven't had any problems with stations overriding the Irock, but I live in the suburbs.
This is the perfect solution if you need to get data off an old laptop drive that does not work any longer, or a laptop that does not work any longer but you want what was on it. My brother took his laptop to a computer guy that told him it was time for a new computer, his hard drive was bad and thats why it was so slow and not booting as it should. He wanted $100 to get his data off it. I told him to send it to me and I would do it, took me 5 minutes with this enclosure. Great deal, couldn't ask for a better price and did exactly what I needed.
Bought the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lens to use as a general purpose lens on my Canon 40D. Overall I am pleased with the quality of the optics. It's not a "L" lens so don't expect it to perform like one. One complaint I have is that the zoom ring feels a little loose and wobbly. However the focus ring is tight and precise.I have owned a Sigma 17-70mm lens in the past which is the direct competitor of the Canon 17-85mm. The Sigma has a bigger aperture of f2.8 but a lower range than the Canon. The Canon provides fulltime manual focus and IS, which is not available on the Sigma. Personally I liked the pictures the Canon lens produced over that of the Sigma.
This CardScan is terrific! I make notes on the backs of cards reminding where I've met a person, when and any follow-up necessary. This cardscan not only lets you scan the front of the card, but the back as well. It also has a separate 'notes' tab. Great organizational tool, light weight, fits easily into laptop bag for portability. Excellent product.
I've been using this mouse for many years as a hardcore gamer, and think it's fantastic. After years of intense use, I had to get a new one, but they're not expensive, so it wasn't a big deal.Edit: My hand fits to the mouse quite well and the buttons aren't too small (just right, in my opinion)--the mouse works out great for gaming.
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 don't generally like desktop microphones, but I had need of one. This seemed to be affordable and had good reviews. I am happy to say that it lived up to those reviews. I would recommend it if you need a desktop microphone at an affordable price.
Purchased one 3 months ago new from Ken Cranes. Worked fine until a few days ago, picture went out. Ken Cranes won't replace, they have to send it in for repair and will take 2-3 weeks.I looked at alot of 26" LCD TV's and decided to go with the Sharp Aquos because of quality of build. I was wrong. I even spoke to Sharp and no chance of replacement. I have to send it in. What a pain.I thought I would get better service going to a retailer (Ken Cranes) and paying full pop retail rather than buying from the Internet and saving. Nope. I should have saved and bought through the net, the after-sale service is the same.
I borrowed this item from a friend and used it for a cross country trip. I also got an FM modulator to plug it into my car cigarette lighter so I could hear it through my car stereo. It sounded pretty good and was great when I couldn't pick up any good radio stations.
Not much to say about this other than it it works as it is supposed to and serves it's purpose. Not much to say about it other than I'd recommend this product and seller.
i love my dock, nice advances from the older models; lean toward Kodak cameras due to their excellent docks & ease of transferring pictures
I'm not a tech-geek by any means; I'm not obsessed with little details when it comes to clarity or anything like that. All I wanted was a long cord that would give me a clear and reliable picture from my laptop to my projector. This cord just does that. I connect this cord to another 6 foot cord and hook up my laptop and projector for movies and presentations. The picture is always clear as can be and the cord serves its purpose without problems.
I just read all comments on this page, and I agree with all negative comments.I went through 2 Epson printers this year, and I run a business at home.I agree, the ink goes like crazy, and then, if for some reason, you didn't placethe paper correctly, it is simply the end. I just went crazy with the two machines!
Great at first with the audio quality, over time...I heard static but I can tell a difference between a Non-brand Cable and a Sony!
I ordered a camera from Beach Camera and paid extra for expedited shipping. My item should have arrived in 1-3 days. It took almost a week for Beach Camera to ship it out and they shipped it regular delivery. They do not respond to requests for refunds. If you look at the other reviews for Beach Camera from other consumers, the problem is a definite pattern. If you're going to order, pay for regular shipping and have lots of patience.
I have read lot of good reviews on Logitech X-230 speaker and ordered it from Amazon. The product was delivered on-time. The Performance of the speakers exceeded my expectations. The Sound Quality is Superb. Even in Low sound setting you can hear good quality sound. This Product is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I was very pleased with this laptop backpack. It has ample room for my widescreen laptop and lots of pockets and places for storing items both inside and in outside pockets. Great product!
I have to admit that I am a Panasonic-Fan since I've bought my first Panasonic-Speaker-Phone 12 years ago. But this device - WOW! I can not agree with the opinion that it is over-engineered - if you read the manual and you use this device every day you will get so used to it that you will never leave the house without it again. I always had the problem that I was doing one thing and while I was doing it I had an idea about something else - knowing that I might forget this new idea I dropped the thing I was doing to do something about the new Idea... Result: I started a lot of things and never finished anything. Now, when I get a new Idea, I simply grab the device from my belt and record it. Every night I go over my recordings and make a To-Do list out of it. I have increased my income (I am a web developer) ONLY because of this device (much faster and hadier to make notes than with a palm pilot!) by about 12,000 dollars over the last 3 months! One of my best buys EVER!
This router is great. Had to call the company though for setup, but to my amazement, service was matched with product. It took about an hour to setup the home network and whole time customer service person from the Linksys stayed with me on the phone and walked me thru step by step setup. Great product, great service.
Affordable, and good looking. On my Zune HD I barely have to have the volume at 5 and I can hear it perfect and crisp. At 30 volume it will boom so loud and knock you out. So, sounds great, great price. And on top of that they look great and are portable!
I have been using this for a week now. Haven't really experienced any problems with it as of YET. By reading some other reviews, I should. But I haven't yet. If you are looking to add 3 more ports to your computer (1 you'll use up to plug this hub in), this is a good and cheap way to go.
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.
This MP3 player is very intuitive to learn and use, extremely thin for comfort, and was a terrific decision to purchase. I'm very glad I bought it.
I am a huge fan of wireless input devices, and I have to say that this is the best I've used yet. The mouse gets great resolution and the keyboard keys are very easy to type on. All the shortcut keys are programmable and helpful. Working range is, I think, at least ten feet. I cannot get far enough away in my bedroom for the mouse to stop working. The only complaint is that the mouse drivers have gone nuts a few times while playing games, but I think that moving the receiver away from other electronics has solved that problem. I paid $50 for this set and I believe it to be well worth the money.After having the set for over 3 years, the mouse has started acting funny. It tends to click on occasions when I don't click, and not click when I do. I think it's just from the sheer amount of use it has seen. The keyboard continues to work flawlessly. I am moving my rating down to 4 stars because the mouse is approaching unusable.
These headphones have great sound, really good bass, and the adjustment is nice and comfortable. The pads are soft, don't wear out. They might feel a little cheap (the actual speakers are in kind of a flimsy plastic cabinet), but there is just no better sound under $50. They don't just sound good, they sound great.In the end, can you really argue with more than 1100 reviews with nearly a 4.5 star average?
I would give this computer 0 stars if I could. From day one there was nothing but problems and issues that needed to be resolved. I put up with it for a year, and what do you know the day after my warrenty my computer hard drive crashes, making me lose everything I had on it and I had to spend almost a thousand dollars to fix it. Soon after the graphics card kept having errors and the screen would randomly shut off.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.Buy an HP or a Mac, they are so much more reliable and actually help when you have problems.
This Belkin router was easy to install and setup. It only took 15 minutes from opening the box to have two computers networked and sharing the internet. The MAC address cloning feature came in extremely handy. No problems at all during setup. Excellent product for the price.
This product is well worth the price. I am not too familar with networking but this product was simple to use and has been working great for 3 months now. It is important to run the winipcfg program, though. At the Start menu, go to RUN. AT the Run prompt type winipcfg. Then press Release All. Then press Renew all. Thats it. You are ready to go. The printer is also simple to share.
I have had this walkman for a week now and I am very satisfied with it. Surprisingly, there are very few CD players out there that also play MP3 CD's and have a radio built in. I think this one is one of the better choices among those. I use it for commuting to work (about 45 min. each way) and it serves it's purpose well. The amount of music you can put on one CDR is great, so i don't have to change CD's at all. The sound quality is decent enough considering the street noise would probably interfere even with the finest sound you could get. Out of the 3 bass settings i find the middle one perfect: not dry and not muffled. The battery life is great, at the rate this is going i'll probably have to recharge mine once a month or so.The drawback is that all you get is the CD player. The headphones that come with it are inadequate: cheap, uncomfortable and do not sound good. Prepare to buy separate headphones. There is no beltclip included. There is no AC adapter or car (tape) adapter included.Overall, i would recommend it with the caveats listed above.
The Lynksys WRT54GL was not as easy to set up w/o cd drive, but flash drive worked fine. It is fast and delivers over 90% reception at the farthest point of the house.Thanks!JC
very happy with the trackball. I am on the computer a lot and have pain in the arm and elbow, this has helped so much.
A real nice large, clear, crisp monitor right out of the box. Colors are rich and true, unlike some I've owned. Price is very reasonable now too for something this large and good. Seems to refresh very quickly which is good in some of the games that you can play and watch on this. Sorry I can't get into the specs game about this monitor, and thanks to other reviewers for giving that info for those that need it, but it's just these here eyes that pass along their message that this was a good buy. That's my ultimate test.As I've said before, I have no financial or employment interest in the manufacturer or anyone else involved in anything I rate. I just rate the product without hidden (or unhidden) motives. While nothing to do with any of the other reviewers on this product, maybe sometime I can standardize the wording of this disclaimer to ensure others that there's no conflict of interest in what I say, and then get everyone to add a similar disclosure to their reviews when that's true for them. Maybe. Anyway, this is a good unit at a good price and I'm happy with it.
This printer should be commended for its price and quality concerning the equipment. However, this printer is lacking a USB or serial cable upon purchasing this printer. Admittedly, $20 is not too much for either cable, but at least NEC should provide one or the other. The device responds quietly and relatively efficently. Compared to HP printers, it is a very comparable printer. The toner is quite cheap as well, as compared to Hewlett Packard's (which I've seen range into $100-$150). Overall though, I have been impressed with the printer. No printer jams, no slow response times upon starting up or printing...the only thing that is lacking is the improved dpi for the Macintosh side, rather than the Windows side.
The drivers for this sleek and comfortable mouse lack tremendously. In the past couple of months, I have constantly lost one or another function of the mouse at random. After updating the drivers many times and after reinstalling them I achieve full function but only for a short time. Now the question is why buy this mouse if you can't make use of all the functions?! Of course an optical mouse is a great improvement over the former mechanical ones, but you have alternatives to this specific one.I have purchased a similar product (an optical mouse) by Kensington and it works on pc as well as mac without problems and has as many programable buttons.
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.
Absolutly the worst engineered paper feeder of all time. The frustration far exceeds the nice pictures. "Easy"share? You've got to be kidding. That is the LAST thing this printer dock is. Stay FAR away from this one. This one worked for 22 pictures, then would no longer pull in paper.
I wanted a way to make my extra capacity diesel fuel tank useable from inside the vehicle. This fit the bill and was very easy to make work for my application. All parts that could be needed to make it work on a vehicle w/o factory door locks were included in the package. I was very pleased with the quality. Thought for the price I might not get this much but was pleasantly surprised.
I cannot imagine a better camera for the novice-intermediate photographer looking to learn and expand his/her skills. I cannot imagine a better camera for the price. This thing is great, with lots of lens options and such. 6.1 MPs is fine, don't pay attention to the D40x's 10MPs, its just for show. The difference is not worth the extra $$ in my humble opinion. GET THIS CAMERA NOW! you won't be sorry.
I have all name brand electronics... all of which were listed in the code number listing for this remote. Panasonic plasma TV, Panasonic audio receiver, Philips DVD Player, and Scientific Atlanta digital cable box. This remote wouldn't operate a single function on ANY of them. Wouldn't even power them on/off. Before you go assuming I just don't know what I'm doing, I've programmed several such remotes, and done extensive work with home, car, and office electronics. I ended up getting a philips remote for much less that controlled all of them with no problem at all.
It does what I need, which includes dual alarm, sleeper, multiple waking up choices, radio and CD. The CD player's sound quality is fine considering the price. If you care a lot about radio, then this is not what you want. But to me, I only listen to one or two radio stations in the morning, and the quality is pretty good.I listen to the CD to fall asleep, and use the radio to wake me up. Just what I need.
I ordered these batteries for a weather station on the roof so getting the right batteries on the first try was important.They were exactly what I needed.
Performed very poorly underwater. Hard to use controls and know what you are doing underwater.
I bought it because of the SPI &amp; NAT firewalls and because of the 128 bit encryption. It works great. I'm happy I bought it.
Microphone and camera work fine. Easy-to-follow installation instructions, worked on the first try. Camera works well, is pretty responsive, digital zoom is good. Found a couple of places where very bright backlighting caused the image to go dark, but I think any camera in this price range would do that.We use it with Skype and it has excellent resolution and less choppiness than other cameras we've seen.My wife says the only problem is that it doesn't have that feature to take 15 years off your image. I think that's only on the _really_ expensive cameras... :-)
After owning 8-10 Thinkpads over my lifetime, when IBM gave up support and marketing of its Thinkpad line, it was time to look elsewhere for notebook technology; cheap wireless mice have replaced the red "joystick" satisfactorily.Thank you HP! The Turion 64 based DV8110us is fast, feature packed and quiet, much more so than a Pentium IV equipped laptop. Also, this PC feels a whole lot faster than Centrimo Pentium M machines I own, a Thinkpad T41 and Compaq v2135. The 17" BrightView screen and 10-key pad make the DV8110us a great desktop replacement for my Dell XPS 4600. The powerbrick is among the smallest made today for notebooks, comparable to the advanced Thinkpads converters.My only complaint? When installing software, the CD burner makes almost as much noise as an outboard motor.No better deal than this for about $1000.
These are the worst DVD's ever purchased. I bought 2 50 packs and the first had 80% failure rate, I returned the other package. I called Memorex and they replaced the defective ones with Imation brand which worked perfectly, but it was a hassle & time to get them replaced. I'll never buy Memorex branded DVD's again.
tiny little thing, but has ports to spare! have been able to use it w/a docking station too, though it was a trial to figure out how to get the laptop to read both. Comes in very handy.
I bought this along with a the asus 1000he netbook so I could get my internet to both computers. Setup wasn't too hard, even if this is my first taste of networking. you just need to know your IP address. I just copied all the previous settings from the network connections of the control panel. To change the settings after installation, type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar on your web browser. Linksys has the user manual available for download.
It took less than five minets to setup, very nice easy to use and much better than a trip to the post office.
This memory card functions splendidly in my LG Muziq. If your device supports it, you should strongly consider purchasing it. Files transfer to it reasonably quickly using the included SD adapter and a USB adapter. My only quibble is that the card is just a millimeter or so too long, as my phone's microSD door doesn't close smoothly, but for the space, I can deal with such a non-issue.
I got these cables to be able to connect my laptop to my plasma TV. They work great. With the video and sound cables together, I can watch web content on my plasma TV. It's a little awkward, but it is amazing to have a monitor for your PC that's that big. I'd recommend it to anyone that wants to use their TV as a monitor with sound.
El articulo que llego es el descrito por el vendedor, asi que estoy conforme con mi compra, recomiendo ampliamente al vendedor
Overall, I love it. The ability to record XM material into mp3 format, is awesome. The mounting is very easy. I was able to mount it in my car without any permanency. You're able to just slip it onto the vent without blocking the vent, but I guess it depends on the vent you have.The only problem which I'm not sure if its a design flaw, or I just have a bad unit, is that it has a tendency to lock up. I find this happens if my car stalls and the power is interrupted to the car docking port. Fortunately, that can be remedied by a hard restart and everything is fine. I suspect it is a design flaw because I returned this to best buy and got a new unit and the new unit did the same thing.
This remote works very well with Nikon D70s and Nikon D5100. Only issue I had with it, is the length from the camera to the remote, you have to point directly at the camera at a certain 'spot' in order for it to go off and the distance between the remote and camera aren't so far, I always have to be like 2 feet away when I press the button, inconvenient when doing group shots with myself in the image. I learned to just use the 10 second timer and it works very well otherwise. Can't beat the price for what it does. Honestly, I have no complaints after setting timer to 10sec. An amazing bargain!!!
This HP Officejet 5610 all-in-one is a great item. It's clarity is very nice the only downfall is it is noisey when it is printing and faxing. Great price value for this item.
When I first installed this router, it was for connecting my new HP laptop to my internet connection. The initial software and firmware connection to my main PC and modem was rather lengthy. However, getting the HP laptop to find and accept the wi-fi connection took 6 hours. For some reason, it just couldn't locate the router.Then, after a year of use, it would randomly drop my internet connection. I troubleshooted everything, and I found it was indeed the router. It would sometimes disconnect 6+ times a day, requiring me to restart the router.Finally, the Linksys software monitoring the router connection was invasive, slow and annoying.For those who are not networking pros, and even if you are, I strongly recommend you stay away from this router. I recently purchased a Belkin router:Belkin ME1004-R Wireless Cable/DSL Router 802.11g. It took me less than 10 minutes to install the software and get the Belkin router up and running. It took less than 5 minutes to wi-fi connect my Wii and my laptop. It's cheaper, more user friendly, and is overall better than this Linksys model.
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.
This thing is a piece of junk. They said that the cord served as an antennae but it does not. Sony should throw this one in the river. And to top it all off, when I tried to talk to Sony, they said there was nothing they could do.
GOT THIS FOR XMAS. IT WORKS GREAT. NO PROBLEMS WITH SIGNAL AS OF YET. IT'S SAVED THIS COUNTRY BOY'S BUTT DRIVING TO AND THROUGH BALTIMORE A COUPLE TIMES ALREADY. THE SCREEN COULD BE A LITTLE BIGGER, BUT FOR THE PRICE IT'S A GEM.
Great all weather loud two mode alarm siren is just what I was looking for. I was familiar with Parts Express from a prior purchase and once again I was very pleased with the product and the service. The price could not be beat as well.
Excellent GPS goes from car to bike to handheld easily. Easy to use I wish I had this on my last crosscountry trip.
I recently moved to a new apartment a get surprised by the size of the bedroom, it was too small. So, once I recovered from the initial shock, I had the perfect excuse to buy me a brand new TV. I really did a lot of research and look for every possibility and brand. So I want you to know what was my reasoning behind this: I don't have high definition TV, so I was afraid that normal cable TV was not going to look OK. Also the size was something important. You can not have a big screen in your bedroom because then you will have a problem with your wife. You also don't want to have a small screen, because then there is no point of buying a flat panel TV, at least for me. So I decided to go for 26". Let me tell you that this was the best possible choice. The other thing was the audio. I read that the Audio in this model was not so great. Well, it sounds very good to me. I don't know how it will sound in a big TV room, but in my bedroom, I don't need more. I use it with the volume in 5, and it's enough. When we are all watching a movie, I use it in 10. Sound can go up to 30. Again, I don't need more. Sorry to write all this things, but I was looking for them when I was doing some research, I didn't find anything.The TV is perfect for small apartments and bedrooms. Excellent picture quality and sound. Easy to install and use. The only thing I didn't like is the PIP function, which can only be used with a HDMI connection, which of course I don't have.
I love it. This product keeps a long running history of caller IDs - something that I need for personal reasons. It is easy to use and well made. Lasts forever.
I was very happy with my older Sony Universal remote, until it disappeared in my house somewhere. The drawback was that we still had to use a second remote for the TIVO, and switch back and forth between remotes. Looking at the description for this remote, I thought that would still be the case.Instead, I was able to use the learning function to program this remote with all the Tivo commands. I had to be creative for a few things, like putting Tivo's Up and Down thumbs under Mute and Recall, but it only took a few minutes and I was up and running.I also love the Macro function that will turn everything on & off with one button. Hopefully, I'll have this for awhile and it won't disappear into the black hole the older remote went to.
I puchased this unit (a B-stock unit) recently on Amazon. The unit broke (ie, could not read any DVD or CD) after being played for only 4 times, and unfortunately this occurred after the 14-day of return/exchange deadline. Even though the transaction was smooth, the item is useless at this point unless Sony will be willing to help out.This is a very good unit when it works properly (I already have one), especially for its DVD and SACD playback, so I thought to stock one up a B-stock unit for cheap (its been discontinued a while ago).So the bottom line is that it is really not worthwhile by going cheap like this, especially seeing numerous reported issues on Sony's units.
I bought it a month ago and actually never watched much TV because I never had time to watch my favorite shows. But now in my spare time, I always catch everything I want to watch! Easy to program. The price is almost ridiculously cheap now. Hope you buy and enjoy it!If you are in the process of buying a tivo. Please enter my email address (geetarandsushi@aol.com) in when you sign up for tivo rewards during the activation process online. It only takes 4 seconds, and would help me out because it gives me points towards free stuff. Thank you in advance.
I purchased this same battery several years ago from a local store. In the intervening time, I managed to lose the cords. This additional battery, purchased online, allows us to have two batteries and only one set of cords. Thanks for providing a reliable product.
I paid more for this ribbon than the ones I usually use because from the description it looked like it would last longer than the ones I usually buy which is about a month. The ribbon printed too light to use after 3 days!!! No unusual or excessive use. I will NOT be buying this ribbon again! SELF INKING?? Does NOT seem to be correct.
This unit is unusual in it's use of proprietary cabling, however, the cables make much more sense and make for a much cleaner installation than the "standard" cabling used by other manufacturers. The only crazy thing is that the placement of the connectors on the unit itself which are two along one long side and one on each short side which could make installation in some situation less than ideal. For my needs it was a non-issue and the device works flawlessly in every way.
This product works very well. It does lag a little from the Fire Wire 800 port to convert to the 6pin connection. Overall works great.
This is a feature-packed DVD recorder, and an excellent reason to retire your VCR. It's your only choice if you're looking for the ability to record to DVD coupled with Firewire input and a hard disk (to store and edit material). If you plan to do sophisticated editing, you'll be better off using PC or Mac-based DVD recording. But if you want the convenience of a dedicated set-top box that won't crash in the middle of a recording, this is the best choice for you.However, if you don't already have a working knowledge of all the options and features available (various types of video filtering, setting up DVD menus, etc.), the manual and user interface are utterly cryptic. Many features and topics aren't even mentioned in the manual once.If you want to do anything more sophisticated than using it like a VCR, plan on some trial and error (and plan on making a few coasters with your blank DVD-R media).
The cable is white, it is snagless, I have a 1gbps connection successfully copying files over this wire at over 100MB/s. The cable seems to be of a high quality and you cannot ask for a lower price.
I just recieved this item for my Sony Ericsson Z750a and it doesn't even fit! I have read everything about the memory card that is capable with my phone and this memory card is but it doesn't fit at all!!!
What bothered me about this scanner is that I purchased it to scan documents as images. While it brags about being able to scan documents as PDFs, nowhere does it say that you can not scan things as JPEGs. If I would have know ahead of time that scanning to a JPEG was impossible (or atleast prohibitively difficult), I would have never bought the device, instead I paid to ship it back.
I bought this as a replacement drive for a client's HP Server. We ordered the original drive from HP and they sent us the 15k drive ... twice (found out the HP likes to reuse part numbers .... dumb dumb dumb). I ordered this from Amazon at 1/3 the price and low and behold, it works perfectly.BillH
These lamps get hot. I mean HOT..the minute you put the bulb in. Too bad because I really liked the look and the touch lamp feature, but they are dangerous.
bought it to replace broken one that was purchased from sirius. once you figure out where you want it you just adjust the screw on the rear of the mount and it works great.
No problems with it. I own two, and they are cheaper than Sony.
The only drawback I have found with this wire is the fact that it's difficult (at least for me) to discern the faint line which differentiates between the two runs in the wire. But it is there; at first, I thought I would simply have to guess (with respect to polarity) when hooking up my speakers.
UPDATE: The problem described below has apparently been resolved. I've had another pair for a little less than a year, and they're perfect still. I'm giving them 4 stars for low cost, comfort, and sound quality in this class. (For some reason it won't let me change my original rating...)****************I purchased a pair these earbuds I think about a year ago. I used them for about six months and was so happy with them that I gave them to my wife and bought some EX71s for myself (basically the same, but includes an extension cord).The rubber on the cable began disintegrating at various points where it would get twisted frequently, and the inner wires would then be exposed. It became immediately apparent that the material was not the same as the EX51s that I had bought earlier. It is softer and tackier than the older pair, which more plastic-y and smooth feeling.So I threw the 71s away and bought another pair of 51s again. Unfortunately, it seems that these 51s had been updated with this new softer cable and within three weeks, the same thing began to happen. They began to tear and disintegrate. Meanwhile, my original pair that my wife now uses frequently are still perfect.Is anyone else experiencing this? No matter how good they sound, it's pointless if they fall apart and expose the wires in the cable. I can't recommend these at all.
This router substantially slows my connection to the web. I've done numerous hard resets, installed the latest firmware etc... its just garbage.
The best bar none of low cost ear buds. Good sound quallity and very comfortable. The soft wires tangle easly. Oh well good with the bad. I go to sleep listening to the radio and my ears are never sore. What more do you want?
Just what I needed and got here on time and in good shape. Very happy with everything.
I was very excited to purchase this lens. I was looking for a good portrait lens with a a low f-stop. I had never worked with a prime lens before so there was a bit of a learning curve getting used to it but once I did I was very pleased with the results. Unfortunately it is too soft at 1.8 and I usually shoot at 3 or above which is disappointing. Also I was shooting with it this weekend, went to change lenses and it literally fell a part in my hand. I don't know if it was an odd occurrence or if this has happened to others. Needless to say I returned it and am debating if I will replace it with the same lens.
The Yamaha YST-SW315 does just what it's supposed to do. It's fast, accurate, and provides plenty of punch with it's 280 watt digital amplifier. I also like the fact that it doesn't take up much space. Yamaha provided felt pads for those of us that have wood or tile floors. Considering the price and performance, I had to give this Subwoofer 5 stars. Nice going Yamaha.
Another SCOSCHE product that is reasonably-priced and does the job perfectly! After installing my new Pioneer double-DIN nav/DVD/stereo/Bluetooth deck, there was a minute gap around the edges of the head unit and the Scosche Smart Fortwo custom dash surround....a little trimming with an X-Acto knife, a touch of an emery board, and the deck fits like a glove, with a nice, very small textured area to fill the gap. Looks professionally installed, if I do say so myself, with every part of the install (except the car) from Amazon! THANKS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product to finish off your install! Good Luck, folks!
Fantastic little router. I suspect they keep the classic old blue in production just for "haxors" such as myself, because this guy runs the Tomato firmware like a champ. Obvious drawbacks are the lack of Wireless N connectivity and ethernet ports that only run at 10/100, but those minor dings still won't keep me from wholeheartedly recommending this router.
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.
Well people, you're looking at $500.00 in ear monitors ("IEM"). Either you are rich, or you really, REALLY appreciate high quality audio.First things first, DO NOT BUY THESE IF YOU LISTEN TO 128 ENCODED MUSIC!!!! I cannot stress enough how "not worth it" these will be if you're going to listen to audio that has been compressed to 1/8 its original size. If you want to listen to 128k stuff (the bitrate music sold on itunes is encoded at) then save yourself $400 and get a pair of $99 IEMs, like the Etymotic ER6, or the Sure E3g. With the entry level IEMs you will notice a HUGE difference over the ear buds that came with your ipod AND, more importantly, you can spend the extra cash on something you will appreciate.I would not call myself an audiophile, but I spend a disgusting amount of money on audio equipment. I feel I am able to discriminate between what is good and what is crap. These IEMs are top of the line. I've owned the Etymotic ER-4p; I've owned the Sure E5c; I've owned the Sennheiser HD 650. I feel that these IEMs are best described as a "blend" of best features of each of the above-listed headphones. The E500s can compete with (or beat) all of the phones I've owned in the past in almost every category (sound, ergonomics, portability, comfort). They have accuracy and detail that is right on par the Ety's. This is saying a lot given the fact that the Ety's are "Reference" phones. The Ety's are used by sound engineers and professional musicians BECAUSE THEY ARE SO ACCURATE. So, in my opinion the E500s are VERY ACCURATE. The E500s are more balanced and natural sounding than the E5c, which, in my opinion, are a little muddy in the low end. The E500s are as comfortable and, for what it's worth, look better than the E5c. Finally, the E500s can also compete with the 650's in sound reproduction, and given the 500's considerable size advantage, I'll grab the Shures over the Senn's if I'm going anywhere outside my home.Ok, so right now I'm listening to Norah Jone's new album "Not Too Late." I imported the album in "Apple Lossless," which brought most of the songs in at 690-750kps, and each track weighed in at about 25mb. Given the high resolution audio, I also send the bits through a SoundBlaster ZS Notebook card, which really makes a difference through the E500s. All I can say about this setup is "WOW." I'm truly amazed at the detail, ambience, and presence of the recording. I've listed to the album about 10 times in the week and a half that I've had the E500s (I'm a law student, so I have a ton of time to sit and listen to music while I read) each time I've noticed something new, some little detail that I didn't hear before. This is because the E500s bring out EVERYTHING in the recording. I've also listened to some of the stuff my girlfriend bought off of itunes at 128k, and I must say the difference in sound is like going from tape to CD I think (I've never compared the two b/c I don't own tapes, but I know the resolution difference is similar). The details at 128 aren't there, and, frankly, neither is the depth or ambiance. Which brings me to the point of this review, these IEM's should come with a disclaimer discouraging purchase by anyone who plans to use them to listen to music encoded at less than 256k. You WILL notice a difference, whether you're a casual listener (with a lot of money) or a discriminating audiophile. Of course, if you're in the latter group, you already know this and you wouldn't buy $500 IEMs in order to listen to crap-quality audio. So, if you REALLY love music, and you want to hear ALL THE MUSIC that your favorite artist put onto your favorite CD, buy these and listen to the music at a high (preferably lossless) bitrate. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
My experience with this lens so far is limited, but it seems to be a great value. I bought this lens because it was cheap and I wanted a lens for my Sony a230 with a farther reach than my kit 18-55mm. The only things I noticed that is less than excellent on this lens is the zoom mechanism is a little stiff, sometimes the AF can be a bit sluggish, and there is no image stabilzation on the lens so low light pictures can be difficult. But the build quality seems to be good, the pictures seem to be good when there is good light, and one of it's best features is how compact it is. This lens is hardly even longer than my 18-55mm, the difference is not even noticeable. And since I already have a camerra bag and I plan on traveling with this lens that is a big plus. I doubt I'll be returning to my kit lens. This is probably my new all-purpose lens.
What can you say about a calculator ribbon? It was warm and sexy and when the package arrived we had a torrid affair which included my calculator...wow!Package got here on time and we are using the tape!As usual great service from Amazon and its sellers!
I got this replacement battery for the small APC at homewhich powers my server and NAS, and it worked great.Delivered promptly, installed easily, worked flawlessly.I expect I'll be buying another one in 2 yrs,as that's the expected lifetime of these batteries.
After investing in top of the line home theater components I didn't want to skimp on maybe the most important aspect of the whole system, insurance that the 65 inch Panasonic will stay put on the wall through thick and thin. This unit is solidly built and well designed. My investment is secure and my new HDTV and I will both rest easy!
The power supply of my six year old Dell XPS 410 died finally, the fan had been making some noise for a while. I was originally a little apprehensive about buying this as the XPS 410 isn't listed anywhere I looked as a model that this unit will fit. It has all the connections necessary so I went ahead and bought it.While the unit is slightly slimmer (in terms of height) than the original it fits perfectly. All four of the original screws that secure it to the frame fit perfectly. There is a small 1/2 inch gap now at the back though, I used it to pull through the cables that weren't needed inside the box (the straight four pin plugs used for diskettes in my case).This isn't the first computer component I have replaced or installed but I had everything up and running again within a few minutes, it's even nice not to have the fan noise anymore. The only inconvenience I found was that the power inlet on the outside of the box is now on the other side, which meant some redecorating of the back of my desk but I don't think I can mark them down for that.I should also point out that my attempts at getting this unit through Dell themselves were extremely frustrating, their website is pretty much useless as was "Mike" with a thick Indian accent. I eventually found out they wanted $120 for a replacement and that was a refurbished one at that. Makes this purchase a no-brainer really.
Does what it promises, and looks slick doing it. My only quibble with it is that it basically works like a Laptop CD Burner, with the flip out/ pull out tray. I would have preferred a "traditional" style loader.
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
Good product, has more than enough room to hold all the pictures I have taken thus far.
These used to be included for free with high end camera. Now they charge for it even though every consumer could use it. Either way this is a must have accessory.
Don't lower yourself to buying this camera -- even if you feel you MUST have a digital camera. I ownED it and (a) the photo quality is very low, (b) there is NO flash, and (c) it takes very poor photos (they're low in color, etc..). I would look to Olympus for ANY type of DIGITAL camera as they good ratings both on the expensive AND budget-priced digital cameras.Jonah Andrew B.Photographer[...]
Zero stars for this company's products! I was sold a product direct from them that was incompatible. I have spent hours in arguments over refunds, etc. Sales reps and Cust Sevr untrained. They DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR COMPANY/PRODUCT! BEWARE.
It's cheap and it works. Good for color coding cables. Beats climbing under or over searching for the correct cable.
Ease of use makes this the best choice for mac users.
Great price and it works perfectly. I use it with Westinghouse HD TV and Motorola DVR cable box. I was able to see all the 10 millions of wrinkles around Kate Winslet's eyes during the Oscars broadcast. And watching the nature shows on an HD TV via HDMI cable is a pure pleasure.My local electronics store has a demo of HDMI cable vs. hi-end composite cable and the difference is seen with a naked eye. HDMI is the clear winner.
Works perfect on my 40" LED Samsung Smart TV. I've only used it for finger prints and most of them came off with just the microfiber cloth alone. I had to spray the cloth for some of the fingerprints though. The spray and microfiber cloth leave absolutley no scratches, streaks or anything! AWESOME product and a GREAT price!!!!!!!!!!!
The Garmin Zumo is evertything that I expected. I had a problem with the unit locking up, but the customer service folks were really great, and got the unit working quickly.This product is highly recommended.
I received the Canon 70-300mm lens quickly from Amazon.com. Their service was great. I haven't had the chance to use the lens much yet, but know I will love it.
Pros: Stops my CPU from cooking steaks.Cons: Doesn't taste as good as toothpaste.Other Thoughts: Great product, does what it's supposed to. No worries here.
This printer can print back to front. This is invaluable in saving time if you're printing a novel. It shows you clearly how to reposition the pages to print the second side.Also, you can save ink by going to File-Print-preferences and changing the ink quality to Fastdraft or Fastnormal. You can still read it. I've already printed about three-hundred or more pages with some color with their sample cartridges and have gotten no warnings for low ink. (And this is with their sample cartridges included in the item). You can also print this in a book form where it's shrunk to fit to half the page in landscape form. I finally got my low ink warning and continued to print.I didn't need to purchase a USB because it worked with my old printer's cable. I also got a USB extender and was able to move the printer further away from my computer. (I have a one-year-old who broke my last printer.)The reason I purchased HP was because I couldn't find ink for Dell's printers and when I ordered the ink online the DHL people wouldn't bring it both times.Another item is that the scanning feature is easy to use. I have so far printed CD covers, 119 page novels (three of them on fastdraft), and I've scanned. I also used the document feeder and it crumpled the paper. So be careful when putting the paper flat.Okay, it's not kosher but I set the fax to answer the phone after three rings (you can set it from 2-6 rings if you set it to answer automatically) and I screen my calls that way. Unwanted callers get the fax. Did I mention it rings and has caller I.D? It does! It's freaking awesome! So if you get a call from someone you don't want to talk to at that moment you can just let the phone ring and it will give the fax screeeee... (you won't hear it. It's quiet.) If you do want the call pick it up before the machine rings the set number of times that you set.Also, I bought this item listed as Free Super Saver Shipping. The other 5610 does not offer that. Don't order that one. The ink for this item is 22, 56 and I believe 58 for photos.[...]I would buy the HP product again. It is lightweight, small and cute.Oh, and there are very good instructions to set it up. I set it up in a few minutes. The software installing took a long time but I did the complete setup.When you take it out of the box there is a paper (English and one Spanish) that tell you how to set it up. It's very simple!
Works really good, i am now able to see my girlfriend when i talk to her. It works well and picture quality is good. Definatly feels great to see my girlfriend back home when im over seas.
Sturdy and well designed with extra mesh pockets throughout. Perfect size for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. Love the strap (has a bit of padding). Fits my camera, its charger, and the USB cable. Best $7 ever spent? Quite possibly!! Hikes well, travels well.
great speakers. It was a learning curve to set them up properly. The instructions could have been better.They sound great after some adjustment
A friend of mine had one of these and I used it to record some stuff for her and fell in love with it. I just bought one for myself and am really happy with it. It's so easy to use, you just plug it into your ipod and choose record from the menu that automatically comes up. When you are done, choose stop and save or cancel. It's as easy as that! Then when you sync your ipod, the recordings show up in your itunes!
This discs are very fast, i had spent 50 dvds already and only 1 came defective, which is good in my opinion, if you a have a 16x Dvd burner this disc will be helpfull
we have been unable to configure this router, even with the help of a major corp IT guy. linksys customer service disconnected us twice and was worse than no help at all. hours taken up by techs with no positive results.we will return this product.
Kayaking and electronic devices do not always mix. This case is perfect size for both my Galaxy S 3 phone and compact camera. So far I havent been unlucky enough to put it to the real test(overboard)but tight seal and quality build leave me with few worries when out on the water.
I've had this card for just under 3 years, and it has finally died (due to something I did, not a failure of the product). Almost three years of heavy use and it showed no signs of slowing down. I hope to go tomorrow and replace it with the same thing, hopefully with a bigger memory. (2G is fine for most people, but when I travel I take a huge amount of pictures.)
I got this free with a flip-cover for my Samsung S3. I haven't had it long but so far it's as good as one I had bought a year ago that got warn out. That one cost me about $7 then.
I have been gaming for over a decade. I can tell you bar far, this is the best gaming mouse I have ever had. It fits my hand perfectly, it's plug and play, and just feels good. The option to make one click = 2,3, or 4 clicks sounds gimmicky, but it is not it is actually really cool (CSS: Dualies , enough said). You can change the DPI on the fly as well as the click rate, I seem to like 800 the best (lowest) but it goes up to 2200 I believe. Nice big mouse so my fingers don't drag on the mouse pad, and the buttons near the thumb are placed well. They are sort of staggered so that it is easier to hit the one you are intending to and not both at the same time. I have used this mouse for 3 years straight, before this mouse, I had quick trysts and affairs with many gaming mice, I just couldn't find the one. Found it in the wolfking trooper. The only CON I can think of, and this is even stretching it (I cant just say all good things right?) is that to the untrained hand, it is easy to click the rapid fire/DPS sensitivity changing by accident, but its really not a big deal, just click it right back!
I got this webcam for my 14 year old daughter for Christmas to use on Bebo. She say's it is awesome and she is really having lot's of fun with the special affects. I would highly recommend this product.Setup took a while but no glitches.
This is bulkier than it should be.The controls are kind of odd, but not really complicated.
This was the exact product for my LG CU500 phone. I think I have 30 songs and like 10 pictures and it is only about 25% full.
Great camera, however it was damage. It was return, and I got a quick refund from Amazon. Amazon customer service was great and they understood the issue. I guess they check the camera to verify what I was describing.I ended up getting this same camera, from a dealer/store on my own and not online, personal choice, nothing to do with Amazon service. I also purchase a Canon Printer and it is in my office.
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!!
They wont hold a charge after about 6 months. I wouldnt recomend this item. their cheap but they show that they are too!
I decided to upgrade to a classic 160G. I currently have a 30G. Between the four member in my family this purchase was my 10th Ipod. I purchased it on Monday and exchanged it on Wednesday because it would skip to the next track or stop or go back to the menu and I thought it was defective. I returned the second classic on Friday. It had the same problem. I could see from looking at the Ipod classic forums that this has been a common complaint for over a year! Apple support said they were working on a fix and maybe they would have one in a couple of months! As I mentioned we own many different types of Ipods including a 80 G classic that was a Christmas gift for my husband last year that are problem free so it was very disappointing to not be able to give myself this Christmas present. I also caution everyone about updating the software which may or may not cause the same problem in your ipod. Never could get a good answer from Apple support whether they thought it was a hardware or software problem.
As described, shipped fast with no problems. Good for home or office chair, not good in a car with a contoured seat.
My Garmin arrived on time and in good condition..there were alot of reviewers that had issues with the MSN Direct and I agree it has some issues. I live in Dallas and just took a trip with it me to Houston where it also worked. Overall, I'm satisfied with it.
Downloaded the driver for Windows Vista from the Keyspan Webste as instructed on the package. After installation I hooked my Garmin eTrex Legend GPS and it was immediately able to communicate with the computer. Product worked as advertised, I am pleased with it. Free Super Saving Shipping took only nine days to deliver to Hawaii, not bad at all.Thanks!
I ordered this for cleaning my Samsung widescreen monitor and it seems to work very well for the most part. I did notice you have to rub a bit more to get rid of the streaks.
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 programmed my remote last night. So here is how it went:I tried the TV first: Found the right code, and then realized that I only use the power, input, aspect ratio and volume. I changed the channel up and down buttons to operate the cable box channels.DVD player: None of the CyberHome DVD player codes worked. I started searching for the code and decided that teaching it buttons would be quicker. I added the power menu, play buttons, toggle and ok button. That was easy and quicker than searching for a code.The home theater: The Yamaha HT did not respond to any of the Yamaha codes listed in the book. As with the DVD player I taught the remote input devices, volume, channel up and down (for radio stations) and tonight I will put in the pre set equalizer buttons on the number keypad.The cable box: Surprisingly the remote operated most of the cable box features. I had to teach it the ABC buttons from the Atlanta Scientific cable box/DVR but that was easy enough. I put the A button in place of mute since I use it most often. I use volume from the HT and TV and B and C are at the bottom of the remote.Good Features:This remote is very easy to use. It is very easy to teach. I would recommend it to anyone who only uses the basic features of their units and intends to keep the original remotes in a drawer near by just incase. It does everything I need it to without being complicated at all.Needed improvements.If you want to do anything with this remote first you must push a button to light the touch pad. The button you push does not do anything so it doesn't matter which one you choose. After that, buttons will function normally. This function also includes hard buttons like volume and channel. If the touch pad is not lighted and you want to go one channel up you have to push channel up twice. If the touch pad is lighted and you want to go one channel up you hit channel up once. That is just plain retarded.Here is an idea. How about if you want to use the touch screen buttons you push the touch screen first to light it, then use the buttons on it but if you want to adjust the channel or any hard button by feel you just push it once. I mean you can find the touch screen in the dark. It has an unmistakable feel. The end user is the one the designer is supposed to be keeping happy. I can't believe they didn't think this through better.Here is another suggestion add another battery or two. Their only job in life would be to light the keypad. I mean I already bought rechargeable batteries for this thing because I expect them to last less than a month before I have to swap them out, but two more aren't going to kill me. Besides a heavy remote might make me feel like it is of a higher quality even though I added the weight with the battery myself.I like the lay out and size of all buttons from vol mute channel up, the input button needs to be where the sleep or prev button is. Every person in the world changes the input device to their TV more than just about anything else they do. Any time they use a different piece of equipment from the DVD to cable/satellite to video games they change the input. That button needs to be accessible without rearranging your hand.In closing: I like this remote. It will do exactly what I bought it for - relieve me of the stack of remotes that I use when I watch television via my cable box, or DVD's, both while listening to the sound through my home theater. It is not a complicated set up, and I don't utilize all of the functions of my units or remotes. I use the basic functions only. My only real dislike is that you have to wake the remote up by pushing a button before you do anything. I don't see a need for the remote to wake up when hard buttons are pressed, but that is just my opinion. If I had to buy this remote again I would either get this one or another made by OneForAll.I am going to use a paint pen and home made stencil to label the ABC buttons onto the body of my remote for use with the cable box, and might find a way to label other functions I programmed onto the remote so that I don't forget them. Any suggestions on how to do this would be greatly appreciated, as there is limited space to work with. Perhaps clear stickers would work. But they would have to be small and labeled.
i have owned a zune for about a week now and love it. i prefer it way over my ipod video which doesnt have much to offer. what i dont get however is all these bias reviews, they are total bs if you are looking to buy a zune dont listen to any review that says "microsoft sucks" or "buy an ipod" any where in the review its just a bunch of fan boys. buy the zune trust me you wont regret it i know i didnt.
We use this item daily for projects. Make sure you connecting DVI port supports DVI-I connections (all pins). Great price, fast ship!
I have a Samsung monitor screen near a window where it can catch the early morning light in winter. So when the monitor is off I can get a very good look at what is on the screen, dust etc. The iClean product, which I have just thrown away after numerous attempts to use it, really makes a mess. With persistence all the dust etc. can be removed, but it's impossible to get the streaks out that the cleaner itself puts there - a real mess. It is possible to sort of clean the screen so that when it is turned on I can sort of convince myself that remaining streaks don't mater that much, and anyway the sun will move round in an hour or so.. However this is quite unnecessary, the regular cleaner I use for my anti-reflective spectacle lenses works very well (Hilco Shield AR cleaner) in combination with a good microfiber cloth, and even successfully cleans up the streaky film left by the iClean (wash the cloth as per instructions after doing this).
Very easy to install and setup(with a wired connection you must download the drivers and software). Range is very good and the speed is great. Shipped fast and packaged well.
Great product. Never a problem for me.
I bought this to extend the ports on my Mac but it proved entirely unstable. Plugged in devices would constantly loose power or in the case of non-powered devices they would have to be unplugged and plugged back in to be seen. Ultimately I installed a PCIe card with 3 usb and 2 firewire ports which is what I should have done in the first place.
If you're looking for a medium size camera backpack, this is a good choice. This bag has enough room for a camera body and 3-4 lenses. Nice quality materials and craftsmanship. Has enough pockets for spare batteries, etc... I did take some of the straps off as there was too many hanging off the bag. Can't beat the price through Amazon.
We bought this after reading numerous reviews of all the current web cams. We were hoping to only spend about $40 on a camera as there seemed to be many brand name options out there in that price range. After reading about all the people who had taken back many of the $40 options and the rave reviews on this one we decided to get this camera. It is easy to setup and works great. We did have to download the latest software from Logitech, as the software on the CD would not install on our computer, but that was easy enough. All our family said the image quality was great, so we suggested they get the same camera. Unfortunately no one else purchased the same camera. While the image we see of them is acceptable it looks horrible compared to what they see of us. We even did a side by side comparison when they came to visit, and this camera is well worth the extra $35 if you are buying it on Amazon vs local prices of other cameras like the Microsoft one.About the only thing that bothers me is when I clip it to our laptop I often press the button on top of the camera and it snaps a still shot. Otherwise I am very happy we chose to spend the extra money and get the best camera we could. At least our family can see our daughter perfectly, even if we can't see them as well.
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.
Powers my Chumby for a pretty good amount of time without a wall socket. If I had to pin the exact run time I'd say roughly an hour and a half at visible during the daytime brightness or two hours at minimum brightness.
I purchased this router along with the associated NIC cards so that I could take advantage of SpeedBooster. I had three computers sharing a wired connection in one studio but was about to move to a larger apartment where wiring would be a pain. Even in the studio the signal strength was inadequate. The computer furthest away from the router would default to my neighbor's WAP because it had a stronger signal. I also had problems in connecting between a computer that was wired into the router and a computer that connected wirelessly. Ultimately, after moving, the signal strength was simply too insufficient to create a reliable connection and I opted to run wires. As a side note, the software for the recommended NICs is very clunky especially for WEP using XP SP2. I am now using the router as a wired router only and it works fine and is very easy to configure.
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.
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.
I have found this to be and average webcam. this webcam mic is not very good, but if you have an internal mic on laptop turn your mic off on the camera and it work great that way. This cam has good picture. I would recommend to anyone that is looking for a cheap webcam.
The price is right and the LP600 does what I need. It's easy to set up, warms up quickly, has good focus and clear pictures, and shuts down within a minute. Its small size and light weight is convenient. A good unit for classroom or small auditorium PowerPoint projections. Projects well on an 8 foot screen. Does well with some light in the room.
I have had several pairs of earbuds, I never liked the way they feel in my ears. They were never comfortable, until I spotted these and the price was fair, so I bought them. I absolutely LOVE them!! They are comfortable and they really do isolate noise! I hardly hear anything when I have them in. A must have!
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.
I had this camera a few years and used it sparingly. The rechargebale batteries that came with never keep a charge, so I started buying batteries. They did nto last long in this camera either.then, fo rno reason whatsoever, I get an error Camera Error #B03....see user's guide.After doing some research, this code pretty much means the camera is done. No fix for it as far as I know.I would definitely look for other cameras before buying this one.Also, I never did quite realize how much of a pain carrying around a bulky camera is. It is very bulky.
This second masterpiece by Norma Jarrett - is Norma on a whole new level - this is Norma depicting another layer of her intense talent - It takes an extremely talented writer of profound creativity to do what Norma has done with this piece of work...she has shown between her two books, Sunday Brunch and Sweet Magnolia, that she is vast in depth and skill level; therefore not limited in her writing sytle and audience. If Norma is still growing as a writer (which I'm sure she is as she should be) then, my, my I am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for her next release!
Was pleasantly surprised when I received this player. Its attractive, works great,sounds better than it should at this low price. Sure there are a few features that might be nice to have, but for $79 delivered to my house, I have no complaints. We use this in our baby's room 4-7 hours a day and have had no problems at all.
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.
Everything you could ever want from a cable. It does it's job. Plugged it into my video card and then my TV's HDMI slot - presto. Crystal clear picture. Good job Cables Unlimited.
I purchased this backpack approx. 6 months ago. I have used it about 3 times a week. The form and fuctionality of the item is fine. The quality of the construction is poor. The seams are beginning to pop at multiple points. If you are looking for a backpack for even moderate use I would look to a different brand. I am suprised that Canon put its good brand on this item. I have owned many Canon items through the last 30 years and have always been satisfied. I am having doubts about the brands quality.
Although this player was compact and the sound was decent, the battery life was just awful and it was useless within two months. This radio wasn't manhandled. It's my office radio and doesn't leave my desk. For some reason, if I let this sit without use for a week to two weeks, the battery got completely drained. Now the &quot;lock&quot; feature is permanently on and won't disengage. Do yourself a favor and buy something else.
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.
I find earbuds to be very uncomfortable. These Koss Portapros were perfect for replacing the earbuds that came with my MP3 player. They are comfortable to wear, have great sound for the price and have a little stylish pizazz. They are easy to fold up and put into a suitcase or purse for travel. I'm very happy with my choice.
I was please with the quickness that this cable was delivered & what all it allows me to do with the calculator. I wish I could understand why this is not included with the calculator's original purchase. It would at least be nice to have the cable available in office supply stores. But Amazon & TI made it simple enough after the fact that those are just minor concerns. Good product & I recommend having it if you need to use these types of calculators a lot.
This case is well constructed. I would describe it as a good quality, very firm, soft shell case with a thinly padded interior. The interior has an elastic strap to secure the hard drive and a mesh pouch to hold your interface cables. The Amazon description states that it has a slimline design. However, I wouldn't necessarily call a 1.7" thick case, "slimline".Each of my 2.5" drives are enclosed in aVantec NexStar 3 NST-260SU-BL 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Midnight Blue). This enclosure fits snugly inside the case and that's the way it should fit. Your drive shouldn't be able to slide around inside the case.Also, several people have mentioned that you can fit two drives in the case. However, if you do, you won't have any room for your interface cables. There's nothing more time consuming and frustrating than having to locate a cable when you're out of town. So, for 13.00 and change, I decided to by one for each of my portable drives.In summary, it's an excellent case and I highly recommend it.
I purchased this filter for use with my Canon 24-105L, and I'm happy that I chose this one. There are less and more expensive filters to go with; I chose the middle ground. For the wide end of my lens's range, I figured it would be best to go with this specialized polarizer, especially since I have a full-frame sensor that is more sensitive to vignetting. At 24mm, a small amount of added vignetting can be seen, but I don't find it to be significant.
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!
The Atlantic DOM45C58 CD_DVD rack is what I was looking for. Now I can place all of my CD's in the rack and put them in a drawer, and open the drawer, there theyare, not all stacked up in a pile for search and sieze.
This is simply the best sound i've ever heard from any of those sooo many Ipod boomboxes. My JBL Radial "High Performance" went straight to my kids after hearing the sound of this unit. If you want the best sound possible and love to watch Musicvideos or Podcasts from your nighttable, this is the unit to get. There is no alternative. I was lucky to get mine from amazon for 278.99 . (they keep moving the price) This is cheaper than the Bose unit and in my opinion a total no-brainer. The screen i would rate "above average" compared to the 8-9 inch range of DVD Players out there. The only thing i wish i could do is playing the music videos from my Iphone. But i assume with a firmware upgrade, Apple will eventually enable a video out.Also onscreen Ipod Navigation would have been nice. When you play just music, it would have been nice to see the artwork on the screen. But all you see is an altec Lansing sign accross the screen. Remote works very well from a good distance. Overall this unit is very well built. Nice shiny black cabinet similar to the Playstation 3update december 2007: There is a reason Amazon is selling this unit below 250.00. It is NOT compatible with the 6th Generation Ipod classic , Iphone and I touch, works only for the music but not for the Video. if you are the lucky owner of the 5th and 5.5 gen Ipod this unit is great, for all new ipods Apple has made this unit (the screen at least) useless as they disabled the video out. Very poor from Apple !!!
These always feel great and sound good (I don't have very discerning ears). Awesome for the price. I had some that broke (as all ear buds do eventually), and promptly bought more. One possible problem is loosing the rubber ear pieces, but only if you play with them.
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.
This ups is capable of running our server for 30mins. The only downside is the software. If you want to use it on an exchange server or a server running SQL database you have to upgrade the software.
The G7 fits nicely in my hands, and it combines old school with modern tech in a pleasing way. You can change shutter, ISO, bracket like a true pro without going thru a ton of menu's, the buttons are on top (old school), but the picture quality, the auto face focus, the auto mode work great also. Its the perfect tweener camera, when you want something more than point n shoot, but you don't want to lug the big dslr around either. It fits in a purse, or computer bag, but not really in a pocket.
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!
Bought this case because I used to have another canon digital elf and was intrigued by the underwater case a few years back, but I think it was around $300. So now that I have the newer model digital elf and I was heading to Hawaii for a little vacation, I thought I'd research the cost again and it dropped a lot in price to $160'ish. The case MADE the trip. Without it we wouldn't have gotten half of our amazing photos from the trip -- it allowed us to bring the camera with us kayaking, hiking in the rain, zip lining through the forest, and snorkeling. You can shoot photos through the case even if you're not shooting underwater so you can basically just leave the camera in the case all day. And you can access all of the controls with the case on which makes it completely seamless from an operational standpoint. If you own that camera, and you plan on shooting in any weather condition that would be wet (rain, rivers, pools, the ocean, etc) it is a MUST.
I have had this Pocket PC for over a year now. It won't hold a charge for more than a day even when turned off. I have tried 2 different batteries and both are dead within a day after leaving the PC out of the charger stand and turned compoletly off. I have old cell phones that hold a charge lots longer than this.HP Support just threw remedies at me from reinstalling ROM and Firmware updates (which means reloading all programs over and over again) to creating bogus server addresses and then deleting them and a few other hair-brained schemes. The product is obviously defective and they don't have a clue about how to fix it.STAY AWAY - buy another Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC - not an HP!
I read some good reviews and some bad reviews on this enclosure, but figured for the price, I couldn't say no. Let me just start out by saying you have to have a good drive. If the drive has problems the enclosure won't fix them. This needs a little bit of common sense too. The drive does not mount to the adapter plate so yes it is prone to wiggling around in the case. I took a very small piece of foam aprx. 1/4" X 1/4" and pushed it into the back of the case in the center as not cut off all the air flow around the back of the drive. With the adapter plate on the drive, I pushed the drive in tight against the foam in the case. this holds everything nice and firm and still cushions the drive. The screws are little and require a little force with the screwdriver but you can get them in and when you do, tighten them down all the way. My USB cable was ok and works great . I have tried it on several computers with no troubles. It may get a little warm with long term use but never too hot to touch. Again , if you have a bad drive.... Overall for the money this is a great little enclosure and I would buy it again.
I like this radio very much, I recommend the unit,I think it is going to be just what I need in remote places where plain radios will not bring in a signal.
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 purchased this product to charge our Creative ZEN Micro and ZEN V Plus MP3 players, but this product did not work for them or any other MP3-powered devices we have. I suspect it might not have the required "oomph" to charge these notoriously hard-to-charge (but otherwise excellent) players. Make sure your product is supported by this product before buying.
Day one it had problems, one major problem was that it has no glass scan surface so only flat paper items can be copied, no cards or anything else. On the first day we noticed problems but we opened the ink and we couldnt return it. For so long, people have not been able to fax anything in, our copies are horrible, theres a black line running down any copy or fax. DO NOT BUY! SERIOUSLY! This is old equipment too, buy something newer and better.
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.
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
The Sony camcorder is a very good product, I am very satisfy with the purchase.
Funai FDRV90E Dual-Deck DVD/VHS Player/RecorderI purchased the dual-deck about a month ago for approx. $100.00. I wasn't sure if it would be a decent product for a price this cheap. It's used on an occassional to moderate basis. So far it seems good. The picture quality is good. Has one touch recording from VCR to DVD as well as DVD to VCR. I have not used the one touch recording yet.. only recorded from TV to DVD. The quality of recording in the 4 hour or two hour modes is good.. any modes more than 4 hours loses a lot of the quality. ONE THING TO BE CAREFUL OF IS THAT THIS MACHINE ONLY RECORDS ON DVD'S THAT ARE A MAXIMUM OF 8x.. so you may have to order these off the internet since the stores all carry 16x which will not work with this deck. If you buy the DVD-RW then I believe 8x can be found anywhere. Hookups were simple and helped eliminate the issues of having both a DVD and VCR. I hope it holds up since it seems to be a pretty decent deck for the money.
The camera is all that i expected. Low cost, great optical zoom and great resolution. It is ideal for home made pictures and landescapes. The Optical zoom works perfectly.The Internal Memory have a great capacity for storage, and the menus are so easy to use. Great interface.The only thing that i dislike, is the fact that it doesn't bring the xD card, nor the Rechargable battery.
After only 4 weeks of having these, the left ear just stopped working.I do tend to switch them from my computer to mp3 player daily, so I'm hoping it was just some sort of fluke from the repeated unplugging and such.The sound is the best I've heard from a headphone this small, so I'm willing to give them another go. :)
Gave it 4 starts for only one reason, you really have to be DIRECTLY inline with the sensor on the camera for the remote to work. It DOES autofocus! Works exactly like pressing the shutter button with your finger. Comes with a little pouch with velcro closure that you can attach to your camera strap, so it's always there. Sometimes I forget about it being there until I need to be in a group shot then I am I think more thankful for that little pouch being on my camera strap than I am of the remote, LOL! VERY tiny, easy to hold and a no-brainer to use. Only drawback is that you need to be DIRECTLY in front of the camera with it. If you want to move around or snap a pic from anywhere with no hiccups, don't go wireless.
I received this product on Dec of 2005. It comes with an initial paper and ink kit. I tried it out. If you follow the Kodak step by step directions it will not work. After messing around with buttons and steps I got it to print, but not consistantly. I wanted to send it back immediately but assumed that it would not be taken back since I used the starter kit, I avoided the headache. I have NEVER used it again. Did not want to waste money on another photo kit. $100.00 down the drain. I guess I should try to sell it on e-bay but I would feel guilty putting it off on someone else. It's NOT a good product. I think the discription of this printer should be more clear for the consumer. I was disappointed when I received it and found out that I would have to buy these ink/paper kits. You can not just use a pack of paper and replace ink cartridges. To keep the cost down on printing each picture you would have to buy the largest kit they offer and hopefully find it on sell. It's cheaper to go to Walgreens.
MINE DOES NOT WORK. This thingy was a gift from my grown son, it arrived inoperable with a booklet with instructions printed WAY too small to read, and with diagrams on how to operate it that required a magnifying glass to see the details. The booklet had cutesy round pages but staples that had rusted and stained large patches of the instructions. The font is way too small for most people anyway [you know, paper is SO EXPENSIVE]. If they had used a square format instead of round pages, they could have tripled the font size and yet used no more paper. My advice: Give up the Cutesy format.I polish metal specimens for aerospace testing so I know how to polish out scratches in plastics. This device might have accomplished that - if it had functioned. But the cheap construction plastic gears hidden inside did not seem to engage and so the disk did not turn. Also, the reversing switch did not work, in fact, it would just lock it if I tried to go counterclockwise. My kids even tried and agreed it was just broke when it arrived. (kids know these things, old guys not so much)1- it didn't work and appeared to be non-repairable - a complete waste of $30.2- the poorly written instructions and pictures were sized for ant-people to read.3- They had spent way too much attention on [silly] appearance and not performance.4- The product was ridiculously hard to extricate from the packaging which was wasteful with no apparent recycle symbols either.5-IF I had gotten it to work, I would have needed more than a square inch of the buffing cloth they included. The blue non-woven cloth included had succumbed to degradation in the package and had holes and weak spots in it. Apparently it was degraded by the packaging plasticizes. And it was just way too small for a polishing or buffing job.6- Apparently the marketers, designers or tech development team did not understand that keeping a wet polishing compound on the disc is the secret - so apparently they did not know they could have just made a tray on the disk holding the CD, to contain liquid and help users out. I feel like it was just designed to look like a gee whiz thing and get your money, not really concerned about whether or not it really worked. Save your money. Instead, buy polishing rags and buffing compound from outfits that do this sort of thing for a living. You will very likely be happy and for a much longer period of time.Polishing plastic is not that hard, but it is NOT EASY either, because it takes a lot of patience and some properly applied buffing compound and elbow grease. IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME no matter how you do it. This device is trying to make you think it is physically and temporally easy. No magic machine exists that can polish without some work. We use polishing machines where I work, and it takes a LOT of time and effort, even when mechanized.I think that maybe the product COULD have worked, but I doubt if the company leader-persons who oversaw the packaging and function decisions that dragged it's quality and capability down are accountable for their poor decisions. It definitely does not work as delivered. Look elsewhere when you need to restore and polish a scratched disk.
got it luv it. fits everything in there neatly and organized. added padding to protect player is good and solid
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.
I have had these for over a year and LOVE them! They have HUGE 50MM drivers, for superb bass. They excell with all forms of music. They are very inexpensive considering what you get. There is very little difference between thes and the Sony DJ700's. Except the Sony's are a bit more bassy, while these are more accurate.They are open-air design (very nice) so the have a more expansive sound, and aren't "tinny" in the least. And also very important, they are EXTREMELY comfortable! I can wear them ALL DAY (and I have many times!). The sit perfectly on my head, and after a short period of time I forget they are there. I highly reccomend these.(...)
I"ve got 50 year's experience with good binoculars and wanted a knock-around, inexpensive pair that was waterproof, fit in my pocket like these clamshells, and had good optics (obviously). I've generally used Nikon and Bushnells, so I started with those. While these Nikons are light, waterproof, and well designed, the optics are not good, I tried three pair (including the 10x25s) over a total of two months and all three were out of alignment. They gave me headaches. I finally decided on Vortex Typhoons - which are a GREAT binocular for the money. I was amazed at the quality of the Vortex over the Nikons and Bushnells.
I have used the Olympus WS-100 and was impressed with that unit. So I upgraded to this WS-320M for more memory and features. But the genuises at Olympus redesigned the location of the USB plug in relation to the plastic housing of the unit - so now it doesn't fit into my computer (a Gateway). The front of the computer tower conflicts with the side of the Olympus' case.Unless your USB ports are not obstructed by any side protrusions from the tower case itself, don't waste your money on this garbage.
I tried for some time to collimate my reflector without any tools and found myself lost. The Celestron collimating eyepiece was just the right tool to make the job quite easy. I can check the collimation from time to time, and be sure it is right on. Good product.
I got this from my dad (whute), it's great. I love the screen and it's easy to use. I prefer the controls on it compared to Ipod. Only huge problem with it I have is the battery life. I listen to music a lot and every so often watch videos and the battery holds up for maybe atleast 4-6 hours. I plan on going on many trips in the near future that will be car trips longer then 4 hours, and I don't think it will hold up the whole time. The software is slightly confusing, but I got used to it fast. I used Window Media Player for my whole life, so for people who aren't fimilar with it miht get confused. I found also that once you load the software, you should reset your computer. It works so much better.I recomend getting this protect though. It's fabulous.Also I haven't used the wifi thing yet. I probably won't.
This router just... stops routing after a while (usually every 1-2 days, but sometimes several times a day).After over a year, I'm giving up. I'll find something else that actually works reliably.
As others have said, there is definitely a background hiss, so don't expect high fidelity. That being said, I'm happy I bought it. I got it so I don't disturb my wife and baby. I mostly use it when gaming, and it does a good job of handling surround effects. I can hear things I couldn't catch with the speakers. They're also quite comfortable, and I don't notice my ears or the headphones getting hot, even after a few hours of use. If it weren't for the hissing, this would be a surefire 5 stars.
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.
Has enough room for all your home theater needs and has a flat right angle plug for falt pannel installs.
the review says it all...for a budget system..get thisterminators are the greatest... but like i said...budget system...
Highly recommended on their own, and especially if you're wanting to spend less than $60 on open-air headphones (in fact, these are a LOT less than $60, almost half that).I ordered my Koss PortaPros from Amazon after having to admit the Sennheiser HD 202 phones I ordered in August 2010 were not comfortable and had muddy bass. I wanted some good headphones to use in the late evenings when my kids are in bed, and I really wanted to LOVE the HD202s. The reviews were great, the price was great, and they are "Sennheisers". All to naught. I should have listened to my gut and heeded the few reviews that commented on the boomy bass.I had a pair of the original Koss PortaPros back in the mid 1980s and remember them very fondly. These current PortaPros are simply great headphones. They are clear, free from distortion, the bass is all there and punchy, not boomy or muddy in the least.The best thing I can say about headphones is that they don't just "sound good for headphones", they produce a very good sound. And these Koss have great sound - really, very excellent.To be objective - I don't think I'd be quick to let a child use these. While the build quality feels good, these aren't made for rough handling.If you want some incredibly rugged excellent-sounding budget headphones to have around for kids to use on computers, mp3 players, portable DVD players, etc, you can't go wrong with the Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones. I buy these 2-3 pair at a time and always have a pair or two still in the packaging ready to bring out as needed.
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 have been researching MFP's for about 3 months now. I work out of my house and needed to upgrade my fax and printer. I settled on a laser due to the high cost of inkjet inks. I was leaning towards the 390 with its USB support...the purchase was made,... read the install directions and set it up. Installation was a breeze. I think the interface is very intuitive. The machine prints great text pages. I clocked 12 pages / min after inital start-up. I really like the ability to be able to make copies. At 300 dpi they are not as crisp as the printer but very pleasing. Also after using an injet printer, the lack of printer head noise from the 390 is greatly appreciated. The sheet feed scanner works great for documents. I use an Epson 610 Perfection scanner when I scan photo's. Lastly the fax is a pleasure to use. A great purchase. Very happy with my decision.
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.
Careful, it feels kind of flimsy and bends easily. I can envision the pressure ring inside the hood breaking easily.
We do a lot of geocaching and this adapter is great. I don't have to worry about whether the GPS is fully charged before we leave the house or not. We can leave the GPS in the car where it is used most.
(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.
For only 40$ , this is the best pair of headphones you can buy. They have a great sound to them, but you will want to make sure to turn off the bass amplifier when you aren't using it because it eats the single AA battery it has to use. Overall a great buy.Pros: great sound, easy to fold up and travel withCons:goes through batteries fast
Dont throw your money. It doesnt work with 64 bits Windows. Thats why is so cheap. I feel cheated because this is not noticed and should be warned despite its very low price. Iam a buyer from outside the US so it would be very costly to return it, so I lost my 15 dollars&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;
What a terrible product. The setup "wizard" was completely broken, the clock kept resetting the date back to 2002 (despite correcting it multiple times), and it would only allow one wireless connection at a time -- when one computer connected, the other would get mysteriously disconnected. I wish I'd read the other reviews before buying ... this thing is going straight back to the store.
I don't have objective evidence, but I suspect this hardware driver has compatibility problems with some systems, i.e., HP dc5700 minitower running Windows XP. My system has a bluetooth adapter enabled. I devoted 3-4 hours to trying to get it to work, thought I had it, then I got the dreaded blue screen of death(again) for the last time. The mfgr support would only tell me to reinstall, which is par, but which did not provide a solution. I'm sending it back.
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.
This product works really well. It needed to be able to send the wireless broadband through a cement wall - and that is just what it can do.
I purchased this item "new" on September 7, 2011, from Too Much Stock, a highly-rated Amazon.com vendor. When the hard drive failed last week, I assumed it was covered by Apple's one-year warranty - only to find that it had been registered in April 2008, and Apple would not replace it. They feel - and I agree - that I was sold a pre-owned iPod that had been repackaged.
The home wall charger works fine, however the auto tape cassette adapter for my iPod which is what I really wanted I'm not happy with. The sound only comes out of one side of my sterio, the front right. And yes I've checked the fade & balance. And the side that does come out, sounds like it's through a 5 ft tin can. I couldn't even listed to audiobooks, it was hard to understand what they were saying. If I tured it up, the buzz was so loud the words were still muffled. Listing to music... forget it. I tossed it out. Very hesitant to order anything from Bargain cell again.I know it's a bargan, and as my husband says... just buy the real thing the first time so you don't waste your money buying the bargain cheap thing first then tossing it out and ending up spending more on the real thing anyway. He's dead on in this situation (but don't tell him I said that).
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!
For the price, it's well constructed. But there's a serious design flaw. This bag is made to carry larger laptops. Larger laptops add weight. The hoops that hold the bag's straps ALWAYS turn. Making the bag a bit awkward and uncomfortable to use with a heavier load. It also causes wrinkling, which isn't cute.Also the flap's front pocket... what were they thinking? What am I suppose to put in there? Everything I stick in it (mp3, cell phone, comb, sticky notes, etc.) slides up towards the handle when I lay my bag down, but the items do not slide back down when the bag is vertical. So, now you've got items tucked up towards the top zipper tab. Strange design thinking there, as the bottom of that compartment actually has a wedge of fabric, implying the compartment's use as a vertical pocket, not horizontal.A plus for the matching flashdrive cover and key hook thing-a-mah-bob as well. Theres also an added pocket on the back of the bag, really great for folders and sheets of paper you don't want crushed. The bag's dividers are alright for schedulers and the like (nothing bulky). The front pockets will NOT hold a laptop charger comfortably. Not a PC sized one, at least(the largest front pocket is about the size of an average 1/2 fold wallet).I bought the dark brown. It's not as reddish as the photos seem to show. It's more like the color of a milk chocolate Hershey's bar. The straps are charcoal grey, and are adjustable on either side of the shoulder pad. And I've never had a problem with the adjustments slipping, they hold tightly, even with a ton of weight.
Nice bag, haven't received the camera yet to put into it, but I think it will work fine.
I bought 10 of this cables for me and some friends. I installed and verified the port and it appeared in hardware with no problems but when I try to use it, it makes nothing, I expended like 8 hours trying to make it work but I could not, I changed the com1, 2, etc, I installed the new driver from the product site, I also installed it in different computers with different windows versions and it did not work. I read comments like this and I thought it will not hapen to me. Do not buy it.I have been buying in amazon over 5 years and this is the first article that disappointment me.
I have never had a GPS before, having been intimidated by the technical know-how other units demand. But, a friend told me about this one that she had received and I thought I'd take a chance. Fortunately, I've liked it!The Rand McNally GPS is extrememly user-friendly and has a lot of added bonus features that make it a great value! Directions were straighforward and accurate and the voice prompts were very clear and provided well enough in advance so that they were easy to follow.I also liked the additional attractions feature-- we used it to find a restaurant while we were traveling.Meanwhile, also having a companion map helps to provide further information.Really like this GPS!
I've been using it for about a month now and i've made severals proves to this memory, instaling games and heavy programs as photoshop cs3 , portal, half life 2 , unreal tournament..... well i can tell that i can run them very well and super fast. before that i wasnt able to run none of this. so i think this is a good deal for the price. and i'm satisfied about my shop.
I got an iPod 160 Gb to replace my 30 GB video iPod, since I needed more room. I was concerned after reading the negative reviews but am glad I listened to the "happy" reviews instead. I absolutely love my new iPod. The lag issues have been addressed in the latest apple software updates and I haven't noticed any problems with lag since I got the iPod. And the capacity on this beast is phenomenal. There is a "search" function that is helpful in locating specific items quickly. The video is crystal clear and runs very smoothly. I have over 90 GB of stuff on there already and have never had to browse for more than a few seconds to find any particular item, which is pretty good I think.Overall I highly recommend the 160 GB iPod, especially if you have a lot of video content. It is barely wider than the 30 Gb iPod I had previously so fits most of my previous docking stations (all but my InMotion portable speaker set by Altec Lansing, in which it just barely fits). Recommended Speakers to go with it (the ones I picked) are the Klipsch iGroove SXT (for work) and the Klipsch iFi (for home), which I just purchased.
I wish I could use it w/o the extension, but I have to use a different extension, one without the 4th electrode, I wish I bought 3 sets of mdr-ex51, they are the best, after over 5 years of use and going into the washing machine accidentally, they are starting to short-out, I will miss the mdr-ex51
This unit works great to test even the latest (?) power supplies. It saved me quite some headaches and time in PC repairs.
Bought this scanner about 14 months ago. Up untill two weeks ago I was fairly satisfied. Now when I try to scan I get a "Twain data transfer error" box pop up. I've been back & forth with Canon by email without success. Next step is to call Canon Tech Support directly or go buy another scanner (not Canon). From other reviews I've read, I think I'll be waisting my time calling Canon.
I had to buy this RF Modulator, because I bought a DVD/VCR that did not have a coaxial connector, and my TV only had coax, so by using this, I can connect anything that has RCA or component connectors to my TV that only has Coaxial. (DVD players, Video Game Consoles, etc.)
Holds 100 of my dvds and they are in a place where they won't get scratched without a ton of cases taking up space in my place. I like the organizational drawer that comes out of the bottom listing my collection :)
Ink is ink and this one definitely serves its purpose. Pictures come out fresh with this stuff.
Quality book to display photos. I will buy more of this item in the future. It was promptly shipped and arrived in great condition.
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.
When I first began searching for projectors, I saw them only as a very distant alternative to a flat-panel. I wanted to save space in my room and spend less than $700, so I figured a flat-panel display would be perfect for me. However, when I went searching for these TV's I realized the biggest screen I was going to get (for my budget) was somewhere between 23"-30" (if I wanted something with half-decent picture). At this point, I started looking for something I had previously only dreamed about, a projector. But I still only wanted to spend under $700. Needless to say, I spent many hours online searching for a projector to match both my price specifications and quality. I narrowed my selection down to 3 or 4, the MP610 eventually won me over. I have had this projector only for this long 4th of July weekend, but I have tried my best to put it through its paces. Currently, I have everything connected to the Mp610, inclding: cable, Ps2, VCR, and my laptop. All look fanastic. The only problem I have with the Mp610 is the lack of connections that came with it. I had a hell of a time connecting the audio (through computer speakers), and spent about $75 on misc. wires and connections. If you know your AV equipment than this item should be a fun challenge (as i thought it was), but if you don't then maybe get a more user friendly projector. Overall, this is a great buy (so far), and I have no real complaints. The projector looks great, runs quiet (but a little hot), and the picture is fantastic for the price.Plus- I bought from amazon, standard shipping. Amazon estimated a 10-day delivery and it got here in 2-days. AWESOME.
Good Service and Product. Wish the ink didn't cost so much or go so fast. Item arrived on time.
I have had quite the struggle finding a high quality wide angle lens for my Canon 30D. If you look in the customer review section for the Canon 17-40 f/4L reviews, you'll find a lengthy review from me about how displeased I was with the quality of that lens (I went through 2 of them, and neither performed to a reasonable standard given the price of the lens). I then continued my research and after spending about 30 hours and two weeks of research, I decided to give the 17-55 a try.I am very satisfied with this lens. It is not perfect, but after all the research that I've spent looking into DSLR lenses, I don't think any lens is perfect, you just have to find the lens that right for what you want to photograph. For me, my focus is on outdoor & landscape photography, and this lens performs extremely well for that application. The 17-55 is a fast lens at f/2.8, but I do find that it is not too sharp at this aperture. However, at f/8 to f/11, this lens is very sharp at center and sharp enough at the edges to yield high quality landscape pictures. The colors are rich and brilliant. There is a bit of a lens flare problem, but I do have a lens hood on order (cheap knock-off from an auction site...I'm not about to spend $50 from Canon on a piece of plastic!) and that should take care of the issue. The lens is super fast when focusing and very quiet. I have not had an issue with dust in the lens like some reviewers, but I've only had the lens for a couple weeks, and I take great care in not exposing it to places where there could be dust issues.Image Stabilization is an amazing thing. I have read reviews from people saying that it is not that valuable on a wide angle lens, however, I have found it quite useful on several occasions. Cloudy days, evenings and dusk when light levels are getting low, and indoors, the IS can easily mean the difference between a blurry shot and a sharp one. If you're shooting at 1/30 or 1/15 of a second, the IS will almost guarantee that you can get a sharp picture without camera shake. I have even been able to take pictures down to 1/3" and eliminate camera shake, which was impossible for me with a non-IS lens.Like I said before, I do not find that using the f/2.8 aperture yields very sharp images, but I only use that speed when shooting indoors, and with those pictures, I'm not as concerned with images that would be suitable for framing at 16x20". 4x6" or 5x7" prints look excellent using f/2.8 which is good enough for my use. If this is your type of photography, then you should be aware of this issue.Pros:1. Excellent color, sharp images between f/8 - f/112. Well built, solid feel3. Quick focus4. Image stabilizationCons:1. Expensive (but you get what you pay for)2. F/2.8 not very sharp, but good for everyday photography in low light3. Lens flare (nothing that a hood can't correct though)
This is the first pair of "nice" headphones I've owned, and I chose them over the similarly-priced Koss and Grado models based on the excellent spotlight reviews given above. As such, I'm no expert, but have been both playing and listening to music for years and can appreciate the difference between high and low quality speakers. These headphones will do for your ipod what an amplified subwoofer and component tweeters will do for your car. The detail and depth of the sound really is amazing.Since buying the Sennheisers, I've had the chance to listen to a pair of Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones, and was very much unimpressed, particularly given how expensive they are. The 497s sounded fuller and richer to me, and both phones felt equally comfortable on my head. The 497s seemed to provide more bass response, but they are never overbearing...it's not at all like you're riding along with an obnoxious teenager in his trunk-rattling Civic. Classic/Modern rock, rap, and blues tunes all sound great...full and strong, but also balanced and clear.As far as noise cancellation is concerned, I first tried the 497s on in my own living room with my 4, 2, and 9-month old kids all clamoring around me. These are open-air phones with no active noise reduction and I still heard my music, not my kids. Also, they do not really share their music with the room around you. When somebody else is wearing them, they have to turn the volume up to what I would consider a painfully loud level before I can really hear what they're listening to. I tried the Bose set in similar conditions (three kids running around) and did NOT notice a big difference. Maybe they work better with constant-frequency noises like air conditioners, etc? Either way, sure, they're nice, but I can't imagine how an average user would ever get an extra $250 worth of value out of them.Bottom line, if you're just looking for something that sounds better and is more comfortable than the basic set of headphones your player came with, I absoutely recommend these without hesitation. Last note, the pair I bought were remanufactured and they look, sound, and feel brand new. No signs at all of being used.
At first I was really pleased with my Zen, it was great. It had enough storage space for everything I needed. Navigation was simple, though it took some getting used to. The one problem I ever had was it's final problem. I was listening to music and all of a sudden it froze. So I figure it's not a big deal and I restart it and it rebuilds its library. And it froze again within 3 minutes, so I restarted it and it starts in "Recovery Mode". I had used it several times before just formatting it and starting over. So I tried that. However it refused to connect to the computer at all. I tried any number of things to connect it. The creative website offers no support for issues that aren't simple. So now I can't use it. And quite frankly I wouldn't use it again, too many problems. So I went and bought a Zune. I couldn't be happier, so thanks for sucking Zen!
This is the best printer you can buy for your money. It has a color print quality that is amazingly good. The printer is also fairly fast and will work great in a home environment. Mine has works without a hitch for months. Plus with three different ports on the back(USB, serial, and parallel) this printer is compatible with ANY computer. Highly suggest over the overpriced Hewlett-Packard printes being tossed around. If you have an iMac get the 740i instead.
Easy setup and flawless performance. My old router had to be reset every week or so. This router has not had a single problem so far.
the external drive i bought fits snuggly inside; the mesh compartment for the wires is good as it keeps them away and they don't scratch the surface of the drive. zips up nicely. lightweight.
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's easy to use as well - even my wife can operate it!I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!
you no longer can find in stores and my grandma who is 79 year old's tapes shoes at nite and watches thru out the day.
I bought this camera several years ago, and it's still works.I bought this camera for video analysis with my golf and tennis club members and to shoot videos for my academy online. It works great. The only problem with it is that the USB connection is where the battery goes, so when you want to connect it to a pc or laptop, you HAVE TO use a power outlet. There are other minor things that could be changed or added, but nothings perfect. If they would have put a little more effort into the design, it would be a solid five. However, I know it may have been a few more bucks to move the USB port. Overall, for the money I paid for it, it still works good.
great little product, slim, not bulky like some other converters, installed it and all lights worked perfect from first try, did not have any issues. would recommend this item
I bought two of these sets over a year ago and they are still performing like a champ today. They have definitely performed beyond my expectations and trust me, I have put a good amount of use into them. For $10-15, you can't go wrong. Great sound, great mic, and durable build construction.
This may not be a well-publcized fact, but the Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro _does_ have a write-protect switch! There is a small slot in the side of the drive (near the L in Lexar) where you can stick a paperclip to move a switch toward the USB connector, and viola! The drive is now write-protected.Admittedly, this is not a terribly well-positioned switch, but by the same token, it's great that it's impossible to un-protect accidentally.I just thought I'd share this nugget with people, since even Lexar's own documentation dosen't mention this!
This adapter works with VMware ESXi 4.1. This was the reason I got the card and it work fine otherwise too.
they sound amazing and the bass is really cool! they have a very nice look to them to! i wouldnt trade them for any other brand
it has allowed me to convert all my family video to DVD with ease. would highly recommend this product from Sony
It's a good hard drive, I only wish it had 2 fireWire 400 ports.I can't conect another hard drive to it (my other ones are 400, not 800 and as most of us know USB takes forever !)I hope this helps someone...
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.
Having used fm modulators for many years I began searching for one for my new IPOD. I wanted one that I could transfer from vehicle to vehicle eaisily. I didn't want anything that would take up a lot of space or make me keep the IPOD in one position. With this unit I can put the IPOD where I want to [out of sight] and have pretty much the whole range of the FM dial to choose from. It works great, is easy to change the frequency if there is a conflict with a close station, and it keeps the IPOD charged as well.
I replaced a camera bag that I bought 3 months ago.This bag has it all PLUS is ruggedly built to save your prized camera gear from all damages.Very well built to last. All the right compartments in all the right places.FULLY RECOMMEND.
This tv was a great buy for the price... even a great buy if it wasn't the reasonable price. The picture it has is truly amazing. Watching movies that I've already seen now feels like seeing it for the first time. The sound is wonderful, and from what I can hear there are no problems with buzzing. Philips also seems to care about their customers since in the manual there are numerous ways to contact them if any problems do arrive. (but they won't) Great tv.
I returned this unit because of an inaccurate trip odometer and will probably replace it with the Garmin GPSMap. The accuracy of the odometer on my Sportrak was off by about 20% at walking speeds. Try the following test: drive a one mile course away from and back to your home with the unit on the car dashboard. You will find quite close agreement (within a couple of percent) of the odometer reading on your car and the Sportrak. Now walk the same course holding the unit in your hand. My unit would record approximately 0.8 miles on the odometer on the same 1 mile course. I have conducted this experiment with a Garmin unit (the Foretrex 201) and found this unit to have the same accuracy at walking speeds as at highway speeds. Since I wish to use the system for mostly walking speed trips the Sportrak was unacceptable to me.
I use this cable to connect my Powerbook with HDTV. I use my TV for iPhoto slideshow.Work perfectly.
I got this for my husband for Christmas, and he was very pleased. He's a bowhunter, and he was able to figure out how to use it within seconds of taking it out of the package. It seems to be very easy to use and I think it works great for what he needed it for. It's reasonably priced compared to others I have priced with the same features. I recommend it for any bowhunter who says they've got to have one.
I've had this UW housing for quite some time now and it has worked flawlessly. It's bulky but it keeps the water out when I snorkel with the G7. I haven't tried the weights because I'm afraid I might accidently let it go sometime and lose it, but on the other hand, it's pretty bouyant so that can get kind of aggravating too since it wants to pop to the surface - pick your poison, right?If you have a Canon G7 - it works. And it doesn't cost an arm and a leg like Ikelite or others.
altec-lansing has the best pc speakers at the right price.GreaT BASS,GREAT TREBLE,JUST GOOD SOLID SOUND FOR THE PC....
So my 18 year old Infinity center channel mids finaly went. They disintegrated from old age. I took a blind chance on these and so far have been great. I even think they are cleaner sounding then the original Infinity's but then again they are 18 year old technology.
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.
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
... WEP keys don't have to have letters, they can be all numbers. However, the Streamium DOES allow you to enter WEP keys with letters or even capital letters. (Using your remote, cycle through the first set of letters to see the uppercase set. Unfortunately, its lower case and upper case do look a lot alike.)Also, I will confirm that the initial firmware upgrade seems to abort early. If you retry it, it will get farther into the upgrade before aborting. After a couple of times, it gets the whole thing. Awkward? Yes. But if you know it's coming, you won't panic like I did.Again, this product is a little buggy. But you should be able to work past the bugs quickly if you know what's coming. I'm now enjoying it bug-free. Too bad Philips doesn't have a better support web site.Finally, I do have a 128-bit WEP key working.
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.
I own this camera and have used it for almost 3 years now. It has been through Christmas, Easter, Birthdays, Anniversaries, trips to Yellowstone and Disney World. I always get the best pictures. The pictures my husband and I took at Yellowstone were phenomenal. They rivaled many of the post cards we saw for sale, especially of the Lower falls. This is a very easy point and shoot type camera. I only wish the optical zoom was greater than 3X.
Having already purchased a most excellent Sangean product, I purchased this item to replace an ancient and useless shower radio. Well worth the purchase, too! This incredibly compact item has just about everything except for an IPod docking station (which my other Sangean does have). The handle is a hidden pull-out. There is a very good built-in flashlight and a high-powered alarm system (I suppose for if one should fall in the shower or some such thing). If you know how to program your car radio, this will be a cinch (and far less cumbersome as compared to its clock radio version). The sound, as would be expected from a Sangean, is spectacular (Bose quality). Two D-Batteries are all that is required. The FM antenna is secreted in the same battery compartment but there is a small notch so that you can extract it and then close the compartment. Unlike the clock radio version, you do have to extend the antenna to receive the FM stations clearly. There is also an orifice for an AC adapter (not included), should you happen to require one. Best of all ... it actually works! Who would think? The battery life should last a month if played 4 hours a day, which is hardly likely unless you plan to look like a prune! On the other hand, you can certainly carry it around with you using either the built-in handle or the elastic attachable. One note of warning: don't discard the packaging until you have raked through all its contents. The rectangular mounting surface can be attached to the shower wall with either screws (included) OR by sticking on 3 double-sided sticky tapes. These are scrunched up into a very tiny plastic wrapper that is not readily noticeable in the packaging. Although the radio becomes rather hefty, once the D-Batteries are inserted, the sticky applications do, indeed, hold securely. This is a well constructed, quality item and would, incidentally, make a great gift as well. A good choice for picky folks such as myself.
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.
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Was fast delivery time, good product and price the customer service is great!
I must say i'm very surprised by the reviews below; about them not working after a little use. I'm also worried, because now i'm wondering if mine will break soon. I've had no problems in about 3 months that i've owned it... hopefully if it's lasted this long then i'll be OK for the long term.My experience with it is great. I'm sure you know all it's features, so i'll just list some complaints (nit picks):- The shell is quite delicate. You must handle it with care or you may ding it.- In the dark it can be a little difficult to feel out the buttons; they don't stick out very far so it helps if you can see the buttons well.- I wish you could record "audio" in MP3 format. Currently it records in a format that yields a huge file size.- When you fast forward a video, you don't know how far you've gone until you stop fast forwarding. It screen doesn't update as you fast forward.- If you get video from the internet, or elsewhere, you must convert it to a specific format that the AV400 can read. The package comes with very easy to use software, but if you're converting lots of videos, it can be time consuming.- I would like the photo viewer to have more options... for example, i think it would be great if it could show a "histogram" of a photo, so you can make sure a photo is exposed correctly.- The LCD gets dark if viewed at a high angle. If viewed directly on it, too low, or too far right or left, however, the quality is great! But i'm sure that's just a limitation of LCD screens.So far I am very happy with it, and I can live with my little complaints. I'm just still hoping that my unit will continue to work well for a long time...John
Perfect Filter for DSLR camera. I use it on my Canon 18-55mm IS Lens and it protect glass from dust and scratches, don't create any glare. Very easy to install on the lens.
This cable has 3 good things going for it:-1- Low price - you can do a couple $$ better but, then you don't get -2--2- A name, as in a 'brand' name-3- Good (short) length - at 3 ft., if you don't need something longer, it's less of a mess and a guaranteed error-free signal[Anyone remembers the old "I am not going to spend a lot for this muffler" commercial?]Just in case someone may feel guilty for not paying a lot more for, basically the same thing, let's look at one of our top of the line offers in premium HDMI,Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters)and do a quick comparison.For a lot less, Belkin's supports the HDMI 1.3a/b standard. Any HDMI 1.3 cable can carry up to 10.2 Gbit/s. Hmmm... I suppose the Monster is much better, right? Well... it "guarantees a certified cable bandwidth of 10.2" Okay, but the Monster also supports "x.v.Color, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD". It turns out that, all of the above, and more, are part of the HDMI 1.3 specs and they are fully supported by every cable that complies to the standard and can be had for about 95% less in the Premium Gold. The expensive brand presentation simply enumerates the HDMI 1.3 specs as if it being HDMI 1.3 compliant was a really big deal. It is not a big deal. Even a cable that costs 95% less is HDMI 1.3 compliant.My suggestion: if you think that the proponents of the expensive brand have a point when they claim that their product is a lot more durable, buy TWO Belkin wires or three and you still pay a fraction of what you would pay for one of the expensive ones.My personal experience: I've never paid 'a lot' for an HDMI cable because it makes no sense to pay more. I took home one of the 'expensive' ones once because the salesman promised to take it back if I wasn't amazed by the difference. It made zero difference and I returned it.________________________________________The following are the HDMI 1.3 specs and any certified HDMI 1.3 cable is going to support them.Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 25601600p75Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 25601600p60Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 19201200p60sRGBYCbCr8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capabilityBlu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolutionConsumer Electronic Control (CEC)DVD-Audio supportSuper Audio CD (DSD) supportDeep ColorxvYCCAuto lip-syncDolby TrueHD bitstream capableDTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capableUpdated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)
I got a Kodak Easyshare C633 digital camera and this dock for christmas, and I've never been a major digital camera person (I was always a 35mm kinda girl). But we went on a trip for New Years so I took the camera and snapped a few shots of different things, well when we got home my friends were all asking me about printing them some copies so I decided to finally pull the dock out of it's box. It was extremely easy to get going (you just plug up the cord,put the paper in, and slide the color cartridge in) & all I had to do was put the camera on the top of the dock and start printing. The dock was extremely easy to use, I didn't read instructions or anything like that & I had never used one before ~ Extremely easy to use. I was so impressed with the pictures when they came out & so were my friends, most of them are going out to buy one of them for themselves. It was awesome, easy to use, and the pictures look like they were professionally developed. Perfect!
This router is not as easy to set up as I thought that it would be. You must have a wired connection to your computer already to make this work. Once it is initially set up it works great.
For the size this little camera takes good pictures, I have a D-SLR that I use ,but I wanted something I could stuff in my pocket and could take everywhere with me. It has a good solid body,an eye piece to view through, so you dont have to use the LCD screen and these are a plus. It takes good little moveies and it has many different settings to offer the novice and advanced photographer. The battery lasts a long time on a charge and I have taken almost 400 pictures on 1 charge and still had plenty of power left. I bought a pentax optio 30 for my niece and a pentax optio M-20 for my wife and this out shines them both.I just lent the casio to my sister who is visiting from San Diego now I will have to get her opinion on how well it performed for her. If anyone is thinking of getting a good little camera this is one of the better ones I have used. As always research, read, ask friends, and try it out at a store. In the end it is up to each individuals personal taste as to what you purchase.
THIS LITTLE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER IS VERY USEFUL FOR ALL KINDS OF THINGS, THE ONLY KICKBACK IS THAT IT MUST BE USED IN A VERY LIGHTED AREA........OTHER THAN THAT IS A A GREAT INVESTMENT.....
There are so many companies that make camera bags ... for it's size this bag is a great value.
I am happy with my purchase of a refurbished XE104. This is the downstream output port only. I already had a Netgear Powerline kit set up and wanted to buy another downstream port for my basement Playstation - Television. This powerline port provides more stable connection for watching Netflix. Purchasing remanufactured versus new, the cost was 25% - 30% less. The same XE104 new was acutally the same cost as the starter kit (one piece at your router and other at your distant PC).
This it has worked great. My first order was for the wrong item and Amazon's return policy is flawless. I am very satisfied
My hesitation to buying an AC Adapter for my Zune was the price, but the cost has dropped drastically. It is very easy to use. I usually just leave it plugged into the wall outlet (or powerstrip) and then just remove the usb cord whenever I need to update my zune. It works great and looks very nice for an adapter. It has a usb port on top, so it also works great with other mp3 players with a usb cord for a charger - my ipod charges just fine with this adapter, leaving me no reason to purchase another adapter.
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.
We have two of these radios. Easy to use with excellent sound quality. Unfortunately, the pricejust doubled in the last two weeks (between 12/1/12 and 12/14/12) and at nearly $100 is now overpriced.
Finally Microsoft made something that i cant break for once! This is amazing! ZUNE is the best MP3 player i have had so far, i have gone through like five or six mp3s and all failed my test! The zune passed with flying colors! The only down part is when you wirelessly share a song it puts a three day three play action on it. Battery life is great for its size.
i used this product for audio recording. the company (presonus) said sometimes the firewire on laptops isn't good enough, so i bought this. it actually worked worse and had more delay on recordings than using my on board firewire. it was true what they said aftermarket firewire can be superior, but this is not your item siig and startech make very good cards. my interface is very demanding and the card worked for other devices but not well when max transfer rate was needed.i use a startech card and it works good.
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.
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.
Excellent piece of musical electronic. Very good storage space for thousands of music. Good screen resolution for videos. It is impossible to control the volume from the ipod when used with ipod compatible FM transmitter or home theatre docking system. Volume control works only when using earpiece.
I got this camera for work, very quiet when taking the photos and has a fast save time (time for it to take a photo, save it, and then be ready to take another picture).It's SD card slot doesn't share space with the batteries like some cameras do, so changing SD cards or taking it out to read the photos online doesn't require turning the camera off and on.It's also got a much better optical zoom that most cameras in this price range (3x is norm) and the 5x optical zoom doesn't get all grainy and pixelated like digital zoom does.Another nice feature is the sport mode which adjusts the shutter speed to let you capture a fast moving photo (like sports activites, kids at the holidays, photos from car window like for survellance) without getting a BLURRR. It's very nice for all types of light too.Best value for the money.
I use Verbatim color LightScribe discs exclusively and have never had a failure. I'm surprised HP abandoned Lightscribe DVD burners/players, but for those of us who have them, these discs let you take advantage of the burning capabilities to have nice labels on your copied DVD collection.
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.
This pack of hp inks is much cheaper than getting the inks individually, and even more dramatically cheaper than buyhing many other inks on the market. They are easy to install and replace, and allthough they don't last quite as long as I would like they are still one of the best ink values out there.
Well built bag that is good for a day trip. Bottom holds all my gear that I need. Only thing missing is a holder for my tripod. Top holds food and an extra jacket or raingear. Would recomend for someone looking for a good day trip bag or a carry on for airplane. If you have a laptop this not the bag.
Ever have some small (8mb or 16 mb) SD, MMC or Memory Stick cards from cameras that you are not using 'cause they're just too small? How about needing to download flash memory pictures on the road, and then you just want to give a copy to a friend whose PC has USB but they don't have a flash memory reader? What a great product! Works as advertised. Cheap and versatile replacement for a bunch of floppy drives. Don't leave home without it...
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've used other webcams, and this one is better than most, especially since I paid the same price ~$50 for each one of them. The focus works well, the tracking works well, and the resolution comes out just fine. You, of course, need to have good processing and video power to use all of the features, but I'll leave that up to the manufacturer to spell that out.Good buy, worth the money, no regrets.
This is a nice unit. I wouldn't buy anything like this from amazon though. Their service is awful. Plus I found cheaper prices on other online and brick and mortar shops. Nice unit but shop around.
This handy device allowed me to link my old monitor to my new computer setup, doubling my available desktop space. Just plug to the DVI out and connect to my old VGA monitor. A bargain at twice the price.
I ordered this to hook up my Windows 7 PC to my Panasonic TV through a Pioneer Receiver. It works great! The PC automatically detected the DVI to HDMI cable and set up the display. I didn't really have to do anything but hook it up.
These are the best ear buds that I've ever owned.They're sooooo comfortable: the small silicone flanges covering the ear pieces are thin and soft, conforming easily to one's anatomy when inserted. Even if one has small ear canals, these fit well.They stay put. Sitting, walking, exercising, they have never fallen out.The sound is fine. Good bass, good range: from classical music to audio books, to popular music, they perform well, (take this from a discerning listener). The sound isolation is very good, comparable to some low-end over-ear electronic noise cancellation headphones.I'm going to buy several more pairs, for replacements, (not sure yet about durability), and to give as gifts.Highly recommended. Quick, buy before they raise the price or discontinue them.
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
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 clock radio for my husband and he loves it. it is the perfect size and has everything he wanted.
I purchased these speakers to replace my slightly blown Labtec set. The reviews seemed favorable, and since I wanted to go to a 2.1 system, I figured for the price it was worth the gamble.They are decent speakers for everyday use, but don't plan on cranking them anything above normal listening levels without any sort of distortion. Another con for these speakers is they seem to be very directional - move out of direct line of the speakers and the 'volume' is noticeably lower. Another thing I don't like about these speakers is that the volume control does not adjust the volume of headphones when plugged into the headphones jack (i.e. the headphones jack is fixed volume).I wouldn't say these are 'bad' speakers, but they do have some limitations. For the price though, you probably won't find a better set of speakers, so that's why I gave it 4 stars instead of a lower rating.Cliffnotes: If you're looking for a decent set of speakers without breaking the bank, these are probably the best set you'll find.
I like the looks and style, performance (both audio and visual), the extra inch in screen size over the industry standard 13" and the reasonable price that I paid for it(...). I had planned on buying a panasonic 4-head 13" tv/vcr but for the extra $$ the toby was more than worth it to me.what I dont like:1. The power cord coming out from the side. Why couldn't they build it like everyone else and stick it in the rear.2. Somewhat limited in tape playback modes - still, single frame advance and slow advance. my older panasonic monitor/vcr has variable speed playback. Also, when freezing playback the toby sounds clunky - albeit it is a very stable picture.
I love having this gadget with me on those long road trips. Just set your car stereo & the iTrip to the same station frequency and enjoy your own brand of music...anywhere.
This is the second WR100 Weather Radio that I have had. First radio lasted about 3 years before needing replaced. Works great, definitely will wake you in the middle of the night. Reception area is a bit picky where you can place in your home.
I ordered this card reader hoping for the best as it was one of the few card readers that has an xD slot. I have had to get used to using card readers with the purchase of my MacBook and I have used several and this one is by far the fastest. It was automatically read by my computer and iPhoto picked it up immediatley as well. I was extremely impressed with the transfer speed and how well it synced with iPhoto. I would highly recommend this to anyone using a Mac who uses iPhoto a lot or for that matter anyone with a PC who would like a fast transfer rate. I was also happy with the design it does not have the cheap appearance of most other card readers. Good Product all in all.
Nice lens, but I'm not all that impressed, given what was paid. The "USM" is actually quite noisy. Image quality and focusing speed leave much to be desired.Adorama is the store you're buying this from through amazon, don't I paid for expedited shipping (1-3 days) and it took almost 6 days. Adorama is a horrible amazon seller, do avoid at all cost if you're interested in getting your items in a timey fashion and enjoy quality customer service -- they have none.
I use this to work out and they are great for that purpose. They stay in my ears while I run or lift weights, the cord is not so long that it gets in my way, and the cord is the same length at the left/right "Y" split. I have another pair of head phones that have a long cord for the right ear and a short cord for the left ear - because of this, there is more weight on the left ear bud and it tends to fall out when I run.The sound on these is not great, my other JVC head phones sound better - but they were also about $20 dollars. And when I'm running on a loud treadmill, sound quality isn't that important to me. The sound is good enough on these, especially for the low price.I wouldn't mind having a second set of these. I'm going to keep them on my "wish list" and next time I buy something from Amazon for $20 dollars, I'll throw another pair of these into my basket so I'll go over the $25 dollar limit and get free shipping. They would kind of pay for themselves that way.
I got one of the early versions of this Router/access point/switch/firewall/print server. That is a lot of function for the money. It has NEVER given me problems. Mine has been on the entire 4+ years. I can remember rebooting it once in that time. Also, it has great range.However, this is an office product not a home product, so you should know a little about firewalls, routing, DHCP, IP, etc., or you should be ready to spend a few hours educating yourself. So, this is a very versatile device.I used support when I first set it up and they did a good job for me.There is a very good reason why this is one of the oldest product still in production by Netgear.
Bought to replace my Dell DJ stock ear buds. After having these things for 3 months, I'm glad to say that I threw them in the creek during my run today. They never stayed in my ears during a run (trying all three size fittings). And yesterday the left bud started shorting out, It's just over the 90 day warranty, JUNK!!! My stock DJ buds stayed in better. The only good thing is they did sound good if you held them in your ears with both hands!!!!
I do a lot of travel, training and presenting, and this was recommended to me. I've used it a few times recently, and I LOVE how little it weighs! Of course, they never tell you all the cords you need have weight also. I was VERY disappointed that the remote is quite expensive and is not included with factory reconditioned machines. However, I can change the slides using a wireless mouse with my laptop. It's not quite as elegant but it saves lots of money. Also, the speakers are not good for a decent sized room - I bought some inexpensive, very lightweight ones from Radio Shack. With the new TSA rules, you have to take the projector out of the box at the airport, along with the laptop, etc. This is true of any projector. It makes it all the more important to take a small, light one like this.
After I hooked it up to my 12" Infinity sub and surround speakers, the sound is excellent. I was able to get sound and video from my HD DVD player but I could not get sound from my CD player via HDMI.I had to use the super audio rca connections. I wish it would have more music choices(equalizer). It only has around five.For the price, It is an excellent 6.1 receiver.Sony SSF-6000 Floor Standing 4-way Speaker Pair. A set of these speakers for the front will go very well with this receiver.
I love these headphones, they're amazing for only $10 and the volume control is really handy.
This product is outstanding! It makes me wonder why anyone would want a digital device that JUST plays music and does nothing else. Yes the Olympus-320M has a music mode with audio settings that can be adjusted for EQ, bass, etc -- and the music sounds big, rich and superb! But as a working professional, I need more than that! I use the voice recorder function daily to take notes, record client meetings, capture teleconferences and add items to my TO DO list. (I'm a business writer). In my personal life, I use it as an audio diary and to document family history. (Even with 150 songs inside I can still make hours of voice recordings -- in stereo!!) Plus, with its built-in speaker I can listen to audio without earphones if I want. And it's "break-away" design lets me upload (or download) recordings directly into a USB port on my PC or Laptop -- without a cable!! Like everyone else, I WANTED an iPod -- but when I heard about this I thought, "Now that's what I NEED!" No bigger than a stick of gum, it can tuck into my shirt pocket and deliver useful service daily (including the occasional tunes when I'm on a train or plane). I can't say enough about this, it's truly one of the most useful business tools I've ever purchased. Highly recommended!
I've had two pairs of these. The sound is decent, it's a little heavy on the bass, and the highs are pretty shrilly, but they are definitely a good pair for 10 bucks. The problem I have is that these are by far the worst headphones quality wise. I bought one which lasted for a couple of months, and the second died after four days.
I just bought this product itrip has great sound when i plugged it in there was no static could hear the music perfect i brought a different FM transmitter and it broke in a week. This one is a perfect fm transmitter. It scans for the perfect channel to put your radio to for the best sound.So if you want a good one get this one
Do not buy this product. Search the web for 'rvs4000 ftp'. You will see that you cannot ftp through this router. Worse yet, Linksys doesn't care. They have made no effort to fix it and don't even respond to customers about the issue.
I got a couple of these to send to family in India. This is a very good product. Most converters heat up a lot after being in continuous use. This one does as well, but not all that much. Never had fluctuation with this converter either. I highly recommend it for appliances/electronics that are going to be on all the time, like phones and such.
The Logitech 350 Internet keyboard is a great value. The soft touch of the keys iswhat I like the most, and also it's extremely lightweight. The cord is generous in length and there's no wasted space on the body of the keyboard. My only gripe is the cheap and tiny extra buttons at the top. The only three I ever use are Volume Up/Down and Mute, however they are hard to distinguish between the other less important buttons. All things considered, I'm still giving this keyboard a 5 and I recommend it to anyone looking for a great deal.
Several years ago I got the fancy Sony Walkman with a plug-in control tube. This controller broke within six months and would have cost over $70 to replace. The D-NE319 works just as well without the worry of having to replace a very fragile plastic control apparatus.
Bought the 80G to replace the old trusty 30G I've had for years. Alas the trusty 30G didn't fare so well after dropping in on my concrete driveway. So far (two days) the 80G has worked like a charm. I am most impressed with how easy it was to load with all my tunes (~3,500) and pics (~900). I simply hooked it up and walked away for an hour. Thinner, lighter, and larger screen than the 30G. This is a nice product and I find most of the complaints (e.g., split cover screen and its speed) to be trivial.
I bought this device to Podcast my classes for students. The form factor met my needs and I liked the idea of having stereo audio fidelity. Prior to buying the device I read reviews online that said that some devices had problems with audio "skipping", i.e. every few seconds the audio stops being recorded and then resumes again. This leads to very choppy, often unintelligible audio, for the listener. Reviews seemed to indicate this was a solvable problem through software updates, etc. On that basis I decided to buy this.Unfortunately, I experienced the problem noted above. I did the recommended restore of my device and made sure that everything was updated to the latest software. The problem persists.I emailed Belkin. The email response I received, which consisted of several misspelled words, nonsensical sentences, and other unprofessional elements, was of no help at all. I'm contacting them again in hopes that this problem can be solved. Take my advice--avoid this product. Maybe you'll have better results than I did, but do a bit of research. You're rolling the dice until this problem is resolved.
I had cable with lifetime traffic that would not charge the GPS. Since traffic updates were pretty much useless I replaced with the charging cable only. It has worked well for the last two years.
Every day since I purchased this camera three weeks ago I have been outside or somewhere else getting shots of EVERYTHING. The body design is FLAWLESS; every setting is virutally at your fingertips without having to sort through menus. Even the menus that are in the camera are a breeze to sort through--they are all full screened, independent menus, you won't have to select a menu category and scroll up and down to find the option you're looking for. Every essence of design in this camera is done in the name of ease.I purchased a Canon G6 back in January because of the features it offered: 7.1MP and a manually controlable, bright F/2.0 lens. I had been shooting with a Minolta Maxxum 5 SLR for several years, but being in college, it was difficult to have the money and time to develop pictures, so I turned solely to digital--I was hoping the G6 would be the medium between the two at a moderate, one-time price. I missed the features of an SLR, but the G6 was more like a point-and-shoot, not the SLR I was seeking. Then came the 7D, and it has satiated every craving I have had to stifle for the benefits of an SLR.The pictures I have gotten out of this camera are AMAZING. Friends have asked me where I bought the pictures on my wall, and when I tell them I took them and printed them myself, they are nothing short of amazed. This is also a fantastic camera to learn SLR photography on. You don't need to wait to get pictures back from the lab to realize what you were doing wrong--you can see everything clear as day on the 2.5" LCD. The autofocus system is out of this world, focusing quickly in even the darkest locations.My only gripe with the camera is the provided software does a lousy job maintaining detail in converting and handling the RAW images. Use Photoshop's Camera RAW utility, it's much better. And at times, the images you get out of the camera appear slightly soft, but I like that the camera isn't pushy like some other brands with in-camera sharpening. If I want a sharper picture, I usually just boost the sharpening effect +1. Overall, a DEFINITE GOOD BUY.
This case works great with all of my portable drives. It even has a pouch inside to store the USB cable. I have used this case with WD and Seagate portable drives.
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!
Bought this for my teenage son and he loves it. According to him it looks cool and is a great hit with his friends.Reason for 4 stars, I found the overall audio quality average. My primary use is Sennheiser AdidasSennheiser Adidas PMX 680i Sports Headsetwhich is good for my treadmill and Bose QC3 for leisure.
i bought it and got it it works great i love it.Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001). if this what looking for get it.
This is probably the most well thought out and well built camera bag I have ever purchased. It is perfect for a larger digital point and shoot camera. It has multi-compartments to carry all your accessories. You may carry by the strap or on your belt. Even when open, your camera may be carried in a secure manner.
Sound is tinny but I expected that. My biggest complaint is that it sucks battery juice.
The FM series of cameras from Nikon has a long and distinguished history. The FM10 is a totally manual camera with through the lens center weighted metering. The beauty of the manual system is that you have a complete range of shutter speeds if the batteries fail. Additionally, you get to set the camera settings how you want to without trying to out think and out smart the auto programming that most cameras have now. In other words, you get to take the picture; not the camera. The FM10 is a sturdy camera that has one of the widest ranges of lenses available to it. There is not a lens that you can think of that can not be found for this camera. Beginners or professionals: anyone that wants to be a photographer and not just a button pusher should get this camera.
According to the over simplified instructions I just have to follow the on screen instructions. I've been working on some of my weekends to try to get this thing running and it really gets frustrating. I haven't given up hope and next step is to use special instructions on the Linksys support page.
This monitor, when it first came out, received rave reviews and I have not been disappointed. Since first buying it a few years ago, I have since added two additional ones as well. I would recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a older model that performs well.
I can't improve on what's already been said about these phones. Sound as good as my Grado SR60 at about half the size and cost. Seem to be very well constructed but I've only had them a few days.Stayed in place on my head through a sweaty 6-mile jog this morning. First time I've had my tunes along on a jog and I highly recommend it.I run on a busy highway so I wanted to be able to hear outside noises for safety. I could hear the traffic and the music. With no outside noise, the music is just incredible. I use 320kbps mp3 mostly and, although I have a pretty good pc stereo setup (M-AUDIO, Kenwood, Bose), I heard not only new musical nuances but words which I had not previously recognized.I don't pretend to be an audiophile and my hearing has gone downhill but I've been into music a long time. We're into SACD, DVD-Audio with Klipsch and Polk speakers so I think I've heard some pretty good music. I was still impressed with the clarity and fidelity of these little phones. Oh, I've tried them with both my pc stereo setup and through a Sansa Clip player. Both sound terrific.They don't look as hip as the little buds but they don't look totally dork either. Cable is plenty long enough for me. Now, I did hear a slight click with each jogging step which I think is just the wire slapping the phones or movement of the ear cup itself. It may begin to bother me and if so I'll try to eliminate it but today it just helped me maintain a steady pace and didn't detract from the music at all.I think most people will really like these phones. I definitely do.
As an "on-the-go" busy mama of a 2 year old, this dvd player has been a life-saver at times. I read many reviews about portable players and took a chance on this one and I am so glad that I did. It's rough and tough, having been dropped a few times and still plays without skipping a beat. It's small enough for a diaper bag or purse and the picture quality is great. For our lives this dvd player is perfect with no draw backs.
This graphics card does exactly what it is intended for. I purchased it to be an upgrade for a friends computer so they can play facebook games and online poker. It works really well and I haven't heard one problem yet.Great card, low power, small size, has a fan and works for the minumal games that alot of older people play. heheI reccomend it to anyone wanting to upgrade a pc to play facebook games.
This cable worked fine for the short time we used it (we upgraded to a DVR cable box with a HDMI input). We immediately noticed a difference in the crispness and color of the on-screen menu and the non-HD stations. Don't spend the big money on Monster cables. This one is just fine. Although, the big box stores don't seem to carry this cable anymore anyway as the latest technology is HDMI.
Found this at a local TJMaxx a few months ago for 15-20 bucks. Exactly the case I was looking for - something that can fit a decent sized laptop, charger, phone charger cables, and more that is incredibly light. Stretchy material so can squeeze in even more extra stuff too, although the point of this bag is for people who like to pack light and stay lean.
I'm a professional photographer and had this camera for about 4 years now. I got it mainly to use for recreational diving photography but found it to be much more camera then expected.Considering the f2.8, the ability to manually control the ISO, speed and aperture, creative styles and using with the underwater housing for about 40 dives worldwide this is an amazing camera.Pictures are breath taking and the camera feels very solid. although still stuck behind the trend with standard VGA video format and no HDMI they don't make cameras like these any more. Underwater video is very good.When considering point-and-shoot cameras, I've used anywhere from Canon, Pentax, Olympus and other models over the years and the Carl-Zeise lenses are really the best.I think mine was over $350. today you can find them cheaper. Get the underwater housing as well. it works great. 10 megapixel are plenty and you have the ability to be creative with this one.Its disappointing that Sony decided to remove the manual controls or the creative styles settings such as vivid in the newer cybershot lines which most Canon cameras still have.
The Digital Camera Panasonic has an excellent image and a good Stabilized zoom .Excellent shop and I am very satisfied.
Since my computer was purchased as refurbished, the battery was not in working order. When I priced the Dell replacement, it was not worth the money, for me. But recently, when the power cable was dropped and broken, I decided to give this product a try. I now have a computer battery that lasts more than 30 minutes! I am delighted.
the product works great and does just what it is attended to do it also helps protect the glass in my lens from damage.
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!
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.
It was easy to hook up and works as described. I am very happy with my purchase. I will purchase in the future
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.
this is a great wall mount but to get three studs it's a little wide for the mounts on my Sharp lcd. that's more the tv's fault than the mount though.
Don't know if there is any other cheaper aftermarket product competing these stands, but I just went with the brand here. Stands are great, came in mint condition, easy to assemble, absolutely no complaints.
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!
I have been buying the verbatim disc for nearly 2 years with great results. The Cd's I purchased from Amazon on the spool seemed inferior in every way to those I have purchased before. I use them for Karaoke CDG recordings and they fail regularly and have a much more pronounced inclusions of garbage in the text. Very disappointed and won't buy again. The metal disks I purchased work more like the Verbatim Vinyl I'm used to.
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.
Not quite plug and play, but still quite easy to use. Once you load the software, you have no problems.
This is NOT a Canon Cartridge.It is a faulty - refilled cartridge. Upon installation it streaked very badly. I have returned this unit to "Shoplet" for credit.Your description makes one think that this is a "Canon" refill unit. Please rewrite the description. Thank You.
First, this is a review about DirecTV service in general and not about any particular hardware. I use Sony equipment (no longer available) and I like it better than any other TV equipment I've used.I've been a subscriber since 1998. When I first subscribed, DirecTV was the best. I could call and instantly get a channel package added or dropped and the quality was always superb.However, since it came under the control of Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp (it used to be owned by Hughes) the quality has dropped dramatically. Where I would get flawless picture reception before, I now get signal drop-out quite often. Even worse, the broadcasts will occasionally get frame drop-out, a condition where the picture shows fewer frames per second, giving it a "strobe" like effect.The MLB Ticket package was what drew me to DirecTV in the first place, but it has also diminished in quality. I used to be able to watch either the home or visitor broadcast for any game. I could switch between channels and see the different reactions to the same play. Now I only get the broadcast that DirecTV allows me to watch. All the broadcasts are on the satellite, but they black out one of the feeds, either home or visitor (but not predicably so).While much of this must be laid at in the lap of MLB and even more in the lap of their network broadcast partner, it must be noted that the network partner is NewsCorp's Fox. So we have a situation where the left hand of the company sells me a subscription to something, but the right hand of the same company takes that away, citing its "exclusive rights". It must also be noted that NewsCorp also owned the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers (as long as the tax benefits lasted) and thus helped shape the MLB policy that allows them to play the old-switcheroo with what I pay for and what I get.Finally, customer service has been reduced from the best in the industry to "worse than non-existent". I used to be able to call at any time day or night, 24/7 and get instant service (instant meaning within 10 minutes to affect a change to my service). Now when I call for service, I get one of those fake automated receptionists that tries to use voice recognition to understand and answer your question.Anyone who has used voice recognition software knows how difficult it can be and how you have to train it for your voice. So having it recognize the question is a minor miracle. Of course, you would know only if you happened to ask a standard question that it has an answer for. Anyone who has seen a FAQ for a NewsCorp website knows how little information they think you should know, so that's about what you're dealing with here. The only way it could be worse is if they programmed the "receptionist" to use an incomprehensible foreign accent.Since Comcast cable is worse than DirecTV in all these (and even more) respects, the options are limited. Because I like my equipment, I'll keep subscribing to DTV until it finally dies. However, I may get fed-up long before this Sony equipment dies. When that happens I'll be looking elsewhere for my TV reception needs soon.If you don't already own equipment, why buy into it?
Bulky, but does exactly what I needed it for....a high capacity MP3 player. Not a great idea for movies.
It works for more than a week, thats better than any other i have bought.
I bought 8 of these to take my small business, a massage therapy center, from cd's to digital music. These are light, portable little guys, the only issue being that it is hard to see what is hi-lighted by the display which makes it a bit less user friendly. As my title states, one didn't work, would turn on but there was no sound when plugged into a variety of speakers. The process of returning it gets 0 stars, as I have to call the manufacturer, go through a ridiculous phone maze, get a defect code, give that to the factory depot, and return it at my own cost. Considering its not my fault it doesn't work, that is pretty bad.
My second pair just crapped out. The left ear went dead on my first pair after about 4 months of use. On my latest pair that is less than a month old the right earbud died. I'll be returning them if possible.
The transmitter makes listening to the iPod a snap in the car, but unfortunately the area where we live (Twin Cities) is so saturated with radio stations that I cannot find a clear frequency for it to broadcast on. For us the product is better suited for long road trips.
I think Creative should include this with their flagship products like the Zen Vision and Zen Vison: M. they are also a bit pricey when you can get 3rd party solutions for less than half the price. Nonetheless, it works like a charm and gives life to one of the most important features in your Zen Vision and ZVM: TV output. you'll be able to enjoy DVD-like quality movies from any of your favorite TV sets, even the ones at your bedrooms. :)
Main problem is the wireless reception , even if you are very near you still hear some annoying noiseNothing like Wired headphones ....
This tool is perfect for the do it yourself home wiring jobs.In my opinion you should never use the stripping feature of any crimping tool (beyond getting you started). It's highly possible that you did nick a wire (with any combined crimping/stripping tool), so after stripping use another small wire cutter to trim the sheathing further down (trimming it length wise) and make sure that in the end you fully cut the wires beyond the original stripping cut.Once you get the wires mapped out and ready to insert into your connector you can use this tool to cut the excess wire (it has a very sharp cutter and worked well). Then slip it in the connector, verify colors and crimp.This tool crimps well and the cutters are very sharp. It feels sturdy. Not much more I need from a crimper.This tool is a great value and works very well.
Please note that the following review was originally intended for the Sony MDR-EX51LP headphones. Many reviews of the EX71SL's make it very clear that the two models share the same construction issues, and I feel that it is in potential buyers' best interests to include this review. Nevertheless, please take this review with a grain of salt: I am confident that everything applies to both models, but I do not have firsthand confirmation of this. Without further ado, my review:You're probably confused about the reviews you've read regarding this product. People either give these earbuds five stars, saying that they're the greatest thing since sliced bread, or one star, complaining about a cord made of jelly. And then there are the people who complain about the lack of bass, but that shouldn't be confusing at all: These people are not inserting the earbuds properly into their ear anal. You can ignore these reviews.The confusion regarding the first two types of reviews lies in when the reviews were written. It seems (from my own experience, and that of others) that around February 2005, which I will from here on refer to as "Day X," the material of the cord was changed. I have no words to describe the digust I feel towards the new material: After a few weeks, it literally turns to mush and starts peeling off. I don't know what Sony is trying to pull, but it's unfair that so many people keep buying these earbuds after reading the good reviews, which happen to be written either before Day X, or before the disintegration starts. It's also quite annoying that those who bought the earbuds prior to Day X keep telling others to ignore the bad reviews on Amazon, as their earbuds have lasted them years. Of course they have! You bought 'em before Day X, people! Oy.Like the others who are perfectly content, I was totally satisfied with the pair I bought prior to Day X. In fact, I almost went on Amazon to give them a five star review! After a month or two, I had an unfortunate accident involving the earbuds snapping off the cord. That had nothing to do with their quality: It was a fluke. I purchased a new pair around February, and after about a month, the wire resembled silly putty. Attributing this to my carelessness, I got a new pair. A month later, the same thing happened. I didn't have time to deal with the warranty, so I kept this up until I had wasted over $100 on earbuds. That's where I am right now, and I just don't see myself buying these things every month for the rest of my life.I have to admit that, aside from this enormous issue, I really do love everything about these earbuds, and hence the two stars. The sound is phenominal, with enough bass to surround you in your music. They're so comfortable that once you get used to them being in your ear canal, you barely notice them at all. One cord is longer than the other, so that it can be wrapped around the back of your neck; thus, when you're not actually listening, the buds will dangle from your neck. Finally, they isolate sound amazingly well: If you're not facing someone, you probably won't know that they're talking to you. If only I didn't break my first pair of earbuds! They were made properly, and I would've been content with them for a long, long time.I have to say that if Sony keeps this up, the horrible ratings of late will finally overpower the great reviews of the past, and once that happens, they'll no longer be able to sell this horrible material on the back of properly made earbuds. Again, I don't know what kind of scam they're trying to pull, but I'm fed up with it. I'm not going to waste $100 every six months for a $25 pair of earbuds. Not anymore, Sony.Hopefully I've cleared up the issues for you. Do yourself a favor and, at least for now, avoid these horribly made earbuds. Let's hope that Sony clears up the problem so that we can all once again enjoy the great sound these earbuds produce, just as those who bought them a while ago are still doing.Good luck!
Not happy with this item. Came with writing on the packaging saying "Beth's Printer" Also Manufactur date was January 2009 (3 Years old)
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.
this device is as clunky as a hammer made of jello, and feels about as ergonomic.not sure what Garmin was smoking when they made this but let's see monochrome with bad lighting controls, awful menu, tiny useless buttons, serial cable connect to pc.... yeah the totally obsolete no reason to use serial"the port no computer has had for a long time", battery compartment is well stupid but unlike the other features.so let's summarize junk and obsolete junk this thing pisses me off and costs a couple hundred dollars.just buy a real gps they cost less and work, and one can only hope garmin and the other mfrs have come out of the stone age and use usb.
I am not a profesional by any means but I think this is a very good lens. It does every thing I need to do.
I got this battery as a backup for my SD400 for my vacation. It is the same as and worked just as well as the one that came with the camera.
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 have had this fry pan before and it functions quite well, so when I finally needed a new one I looked for the same kind.I would recommend it to anyone. Nice product,plus a feature I like is that it doesn't have a glass lid,I really don't like the glass lid.It cleans up easy and cooks nice and evenly.
This CD Case is for a 10" player, but it works great for my LG 7" you actually benefit for the extra space it allows for the battery and an extra CD case.
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!
Got this RCA ANT200 from a local BestBuy .... It works slightly WORSE than my non-amplified Recoton 350 antenna (old one, ...OK). In fact the Recoton gets better reception on two channels (11 and 13) than the RCA. The amplifier in the ANT200 introduces sligh amount of noise, which makes the picture a bit brighter, but not better or clearer. The ghosts do not diminish either. The snow is about the same. I'm returning it... It has an A/B switch whith lets me compare the two antennae immediately without switching the cables, so the differences (or the lack there of for the most part) b/w the two were obvious. Not worth it in my opinion compared to a cheaper non-amplified antenna for the reception I get. Perhaps for weaker signals in remote areas it might be better, but in the urban area where I live it does not improve anything beyond the non-amp antenna I got.
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.
I purchased this lens so that I get better pictures of my son at his football games. I have been very impressed with the results.
Item functions as expected. Make sure you are purchasing this motherboard for a mid size tower not a mini.
Great product! A little bulky, but the big screen makes up for it. It has many great features with a much lower price than the overrated iPod.
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 greatest thing I've ever bought - and I've had four apple iPods. The screen is huge and the video looks great. Syncing is so easy with the Zune software. And for $15 a month, I can listen to as much music as I want, as many times as I want, in the Zune marketplace. With a simple piece of downloadable software, I am able to convert all my dvds on to my Zune. So far I've put on at least 5 movies and 75 albums and I still have 17 gigs left over. The material it's made out of doesn't pick up finger prints or scratch. All in all, it far out-weighed my expectations! I love it!
My first review ever... that's how pleasantly surprised I was with this product.I purchased it in conjunction with an XP netbook, but while I was waiting for the netbook battery to charge, I inserted the DVD that came with the router into my desktop machine, followed the step-by-step instructions and ... in no time at all ... wireless!I tested it with my Apple itouch and it works great - immediate & fast connections - even setting up the security was easy. So unless I'm missing something, a great product.
Picks up sound very well, and is very compact. I am very pleased with it.
I purchased the 80 GB iPod from Costco 2 months ago. I used a bunch ofbirthday cash for a radical device that I would otherwise not buy. It istruely amazaing for all the things it can do. I have had no problems with lockup. Of course I bought a good case and even a mini camera bag to keep it and the accessories in. If you read any reviews about viruses,just runyour anti virus program on the iPod before you load music, if viruses are present, simply delete. The most amazing thing about iPod is all the accessories to get for it. A decent set of headphones is a must because the earbuds included just don't work for most people. I own the DLO docking station and it works perfectly to pipe the sound thru your reciever, it is amazing how such a small device can create all that crystal clear sound. I have asked Santa Clause for some other accessories and I will let you know how they work out. You must try out a game that is included with the iPod called Name That Tune. The game plays 30 seconds of the song and you have to choose the artist; the quicker you choose and get it right, the more points you score, cool. If you are considering buying a like an iPod such as Zune or any of the others, don't. The iPod is the best in MP3 players.
I hate hate HATE this computer (Sony Vaio VGN-SZ330P). I want to throw it out the window. And you would too, if you had spent nearly $2,000 on a computer that has turned into an absolute POS.Why? I'll tell you.It is LOUD. The fan runs constantly, and it is the loudest fan you have ever heard in your life. This high-pitched whir, nearly a whine, accompanies my every task. I cannot stand it.Oh, and do you know why the fan is so loud? It's because the computer runs so hot! The processors generate an incredible amount of heat (which is fine), but the system is so poorly designed and unventilated that the bottom of the computer is not warm, not hot, but scalding. I cannot keep my hand pressed against it for even 3 seconds. So forget about putting it on your lap without a solid barrier beneath it. (I need a thick book - magazines and newspapers don't cut it, the heat seeps right through.)And now it gets funny...after a few months use, the touchpad ("mouse") now believes it is upside-down! That's right - if I move my finger "up" on the touchpad, the cursor goes down, if I move my finger left, the cursor goes right, and so on. And get this: I called Sony, and they said, "Yeah, we've heard of that..." I curse the engineers who designed this computer and doubt the marital status of those who brought them into the world.Which brings me to Vista...no, I can't even talk about. Like a hapless, alcoholic, self-destructive relative no one talks about, Vista is better left unmentioned, mired in its wholly merited disgrace.Actually, I will say this - it's the best thing that's happened to Apple since the iPod.Now, do I have anything positive to say? I do. The screen is great (though there's a dead pixel, natch), and the speakers are superb. But this just means one thing, which we already knew: Sony knows how to make a TV.And finally...I bought this computer in the first place because it had excellent specs, a good size, and, especially, a low weight (though the power supply must easily weigh a pound). But still, 4.5 lbs - you can't beat that, right?True - but do you know that means? It means that it's flimsy. The battery rattles even when it's "locked" in place. It means my mouse thinks it's upside-down (the mouse buttons, by the way, have stopped working entirely). It means the keyboard clacks as you type. Which means, in the end, that it feels cheap. And while that may not sound like much, when you spend $2000 on a computer, that feeling really begins to eat at you after a while. You feel like a sucker, a chump, a schlimazel (the guy who gets soup spilled on him). You wish you bought something else, which I fervently urge you to do.Of course...the majority of people are happy. Their computers were probably better constructed than mine. But a lot of other people (read the other reviews), are hugely pissed off and disappointed, because they got crap products. So there's really just one question you have to ask yourself: do you feel lucky?
I bought this item to use with an existing JVC HD CD-Receiver. Installation in a Mazda 626 was easy, taking about 15 minutes. I ran the iPod connector cable to the glove box and keep and iPod Classic connected all the time. It is out of view. The JVC unit controls the iPod as described by JVC, that is to say funky menu, and not the intuitive Apple type interface. But the unit uses the current iPod setting when it is re-connected, so selecting a playlist in advance allows me to not really ever use the JVC interface. It is easy to play next or previous song; easy to skip ahead or back within an mp3, easy to make the display show artist or song id3 tag info. The sound quality is better than the mp3 CD's, but I am really just very pleased and they are probably identical. I live in a HD Radio friendly zone, and I enjoy that, but having my iPod library doing its thing makes me want to be stuck in traffic! I connected my iPhone, and no surprise, it does not charge the iPhone and does not play the music. Do not buy this model thinking the iPhone will work with the KS-PD100. I expect the same is true for an Apple Touch. My iPod 160GB Classic works perfectly. It will help keep me alive by displaying the Now Playing data instead of trying to use the iPod while driving!!!
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'd say this printer is good if you need reliability, and, unlike my old Lexmark Z53, it printed great quality text. Lexmark printers are cheap, sometimes not very reliable and they make their money on 30 cartridges - so, this one's great! It prints great quality photos and high quality text, although, one down side seems to be that the ink goes down quite quickly. Well... you can't have everything for 59.99! It doesn't come with a USB cable, but that didn't matter because I have 7 here! They can be ordered on eBay very very cheap!Overall Rating: Brilliant for low-volume printing, students and small businesses.
Zune ReviewFirstly, I would like to say this is not a comparison to an IPOD. I haven't owned one, though I have played with several other brands of MP3 players. Most of my media playback experience comes from using a PocketPC and 1gig memory card addons.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 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. Would it have hurt to put AM on it too? Why not?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 to the XBOX 360s in your home (I don't even have one yet, but it's the thought that counts). One video format I would like to have seen supported by Zune is the .dvr-ms format used by Windows Media Center. I found a plug-in to convert that format to .wmv format which syncs automatically (even if conversions are needed) and plays fine with the Zune however.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 it explains the lack of indicators, but not the lack of tactile response.Overall: I am very pleased with my purchase. I chose the brown version because it matches (to some extent) the interior of my wood-grained Bimmer; and because to be `cool' one should be different. When I hear all of the IPOD bigots saying the Zune sux `cause it ain't an IPOD, I wonder what ever happened to `Think Different'.
I bought this instead of upgrading my car stereo to one that plays MP3s. I've never used one of these before, really didn't want to spend all the money for the cachet of the Ipod if I didn't find any use for it. It is tiny, which makes it almost impossible to do anything but listen to music in order - forget using any other functions while driving or you could have a serious accident! By the time I figured out how to use it, the prices have dropped by 50%, so definitely spend more and get a lot more storage- there's gotta be no more than $3 worth of parts to make these. I was also hoping to use it as a dictaphone while I was driving, but once again too many things are controlled by just one joy stick and you have to watch all the icons go by which is also dangerous while driving. So I'm basically pleased with it because I did manage to make it work, and it does sound just fine in my car. The small size also would make it good for jogging and working out at the gymn.
This camera was given to me as a gift, it works wonderfully, I used it only a few times since it was brand new. Gives excellent quality image and sound. Easily manageable and very light weight. Small and handy. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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.
I bought this because I couldn't find it at Wal-Mart because they discontinued it! My printer still works! I am very pleased to have found Lexmark # 70 Black Ink Cartridge for my printer now as long as the printer lasts, I will know where to buy the ink cartridges for it! (Who knows, when the printer goes, I'll look here for a new printer so I can use the ink I still have!) Thanks!
Rarely used, but died after 6 months, taking my data with it.Junk
The sound quality improved a lot since I installed my speakers into these stands. Exceed my expectations. Price found at Amazon is a good deal.
These headphones are amazing. I've owned the SR325's for over 10 years and when they finally wore out (maybe 7 or 8 years of heavy use) I sent them in for repairs and they fully refurbished them - they may have sent me a new pair. This company really took care of me and didn't charge me much (I can't remember what I paid but it was under 30 bucks). The only problem with these is that they sit on the ear and after an hour my ear would start feeling sore. I replaced the pads once because I'd sometimes use them all day for work. The open backed design doesn't make them good for noisy environments but sometimes it's nice to be able to hear what's going on around you while you listen to music.
A very powerful camera in a small package - Canon's smallest ever in fact! Lots of manual features, images come to life as the camera lets you grow along with its many capabilities. First time users and techheads alike are sure to find sheer enjoyment and pleasure with this little bundle.Pros:- sturdy, small body- chic and classy design- SD cards as memory media- Canon's DiGiC processor and 9-point AiAF focus... simply put: this baby works wonders on your pictures!- Very intuitive user interface, ideal for entry level users who are style conscious- EXCELLENT IMAGES!Cons:- only 2X optical zoomBottom line: I say go get one now!
Bought this router to replace an older one (Netgear WGR614). Main reason was the increased security (WPA) and wireless range. I was installing it with Comcast modem and IMac, the setup was good but not completely issue free. The documentation was not clear on how to configure it if you don't want to install the software comes with it and just jump right to the administration console. I like the MAC Address filtering and WPA security. The administration interface is not as nice at the Netgears but it works, one feature it doesn't have is a list of devices that are connected which I found helpful when adding new devices. Over all its a quality product that has only stopped working once in the 6 months that I have had it and a quick power cycle fixed the issue.
Great picture & great sound. Only draw back is no screen saver as far as I can see.
Great Quality cable fast as expected 5 1/2 gigs of back up info in under 60 seconds I am happy and I am hard to please when it comes to cables and hard ware
I have had this Radio for over 5 years. It still works great and sounds good. The only problem I have had is that the remote battery died after 3 months. Other the that it has been a wonderful radio.
I bought this remote because I installed a fixed mount on the center console of my Jeep. The Garmin 7200 is too big for the windshield area and I wanted to make sure I could get a good signal for the Garmin. Works excellent. I use the Garmin 7200 in my motor home and I do not need the remote antenna in that vehicle.
This is a great idea even though I wish I did not have to have another wire hanging from the back of my computer. The product works allowing you to listen in FM station in stereo.However note THERE IS NO AM with this radio. The software is not pretty but it works. The radio can be plugged staight into any speakers or thru a sound card.Also the antenna on my product broke but a trip to Radio Shack found an easy replacement an audio plug with two wires. I do not know if the poor weld was specific only to my part. It broke after a year. The last time a checked Dlink has a rebate making the radio even more affordable.
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.
I bought this in the autumn of 2004. I still have it, after six moves. It still works great. I love it.My favorite thing about this item is how it actually screws into the outlet. The result is very sturdy.
I have this router, and it's performed flawlessly. However...Just recently, Cisco/Linksys has begun updating their router's firmware without their permission. The firmware locks you out until you open a cloud account with them, and accepting all that gives your consent for them to track your Internet usage. I'm switching out my router ASAP, as there's no reason a company's sneaky tactics like this should be rewarded.
It comes with a charger and two sets of four batteries. Only thing is that I really don't know the difference between the two.
Let me get the good out of the way first: The earbuds sound pretty good. The radio on my 6800 was clear and loud.So, that's it for the good.It feels like nobody at Nokia actually thought this product through before putting it on the market. I wanted a stereo earbud for my phone, and for my fiance's phone, and this seemed to fit the bill. But though the radio sound is good (actually, it's a little too loud, even wth the volume at 0), the headset is useless as a handsfree cellphone device. The microphone is about 18" south of your mouth, making it impossible for anyone to hear you speak, and the cord from the microphone to the phone is very short, making it impossible to put the phone in your pocket.I really like the idea behind this product, but the implementation is all wrong, making it truly useless, and definitely not worth the money!
Just the right size to fit into pockets. Very sturdy and protects well. Great appearance with the blue color selection.
The router was very easy to set up - took about five minutes using the quick start guide. I get the full signal on all three floors of my house.
Good stand to have for the stone kit really is a must when sharpening knives with the stone kit!! A must!!!
Actually, I should say the description was poor. With a better description of the C330 and mount, I would never have purchased it and be out shipping cost both ways.
This fish finder and temperature system is fantastic for an economical alternative to the more expensive ones. I have always been impressed with Hummingbird and I wasn't disapointed this time either. The display is big enoughj and flexible enough to show the fish at the right depth. The temp function was a little confusing though. It appeared by the extra plug in th eback of the display that I would need another sensor and cable, but the temp started reading right from the beginning, so it uses the existing cable and sensors. It was just hard to tell that until I got it in the water and it worked. I would recommend this system for anyone looking for a SIMPLE, economical system. I am very pleased with it.
Bought this for my laptop and it worked perfect. with no problems.
I've had my laptop for several years and the battery finally quit holding a charge. Instead of purchasing a similar type of battery I went with Toshiba. It didn't hold a charge from the beginning. I'm at a loss as to what to do since this was a Toshiba item. Don't buy this.
THE BEST QUALITY SO FAR .... THE SCANS ARE SUPERB !! THE WAY TO GO , WITH EPSON
Worked fine....for about a week. Then it crapped out. Power light would just blink, but no juice. It found its way into the trash quicker than it took to be delivered.
Product works just as advertised. It allows me to sit back in my recliner and use the tv as a monitor without annoying cables being draped across the room. I haven't tested how far the signal goes, but I have used it consistantly at about 15 ft. from the computer, which is in a closet, and had no problem. This compact Keyboard with trackball is the only visible indication that computer capabilty is in the room.
I don't usually write reviews but I was so badly treated (or rather: ignored) by Apple's service that I felt I should warn others. Beware of the battery rating. "8 hours" means one song played over and over. Under ordinary circumstances you will average about 5.5 hours. And, heaven forbid, you should skip to the next song, you can drive the battery down to 4 hours or less.On the positive side: the wheel interface is very good.
I am completely satisfied with the performance and price of this prodcut. If there is a flaw I haven't found it yet.
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.
After charging my credit card the printer was not sent. The seller said Amazon gave him the wrong address and the item was returned. The seller offered a refund and I accepted. After two or three emails the money was refunded. All is well that ends well.
I'm not sure how audiobookfan is managing, but the bookmark support on this unit kills it for me. It appears that you can't jump to a bookmark unless your current play position is within the RAM buffer, which is only a few minutes long. So to find your place in a 1 or 2 hour spoken-word file requires you to manually fast-forward to your position. Completely unusable for this application.There's quite a bit of digital noise that makes its way into the audio circuitry. This can be annoying for soft passages.Toss out the supplied ear-bud headphones and buy a nice pair (I prefer outside-the-ear).The navigation is pretty clumsy. MP3 tags are not displayed until a track is played. So initially you are navigating through a list of MP3 filenames, which are displayed in a truncated 8.3 format. This makes many songs look alike.You can organize your albums into folders, and do some rudimentary navigation that way.But for the price, you can't beat it. Buy at least a 512 MB drive to go with it.
It's not too long but I wanted to avoid a looping cable in this case. All HDMI cables at home are Belkin.
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.
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!
I have a canon G7 so I purchased the Canon WP-DC11. While it was expensive, I feel it helped me take pictures I never would have tried or achieved without it (at the beach and underwater). In fact, I think the photos I got with this camera are priceless (and some of the best I have ever taken). Therefore, in retrospect, I think that this was a fantastic purchase. Another great feature of this case is that it has all the buttons that the camera has (at least all that I cared about). Therefore, I was able to make any and all adjustments to the camera, even underwater. I was also able to easily check the photo review to see if I actually "got the shot". Another great feature of the case was that I was able to add weights. This is highly advisable. Otherwise you will be fighting to keep the camera underwater as it will want to bob to the surface. The only negative to the case was that it required nightly cleaning and I had to regrease the seal each night. This was not a huge deal, but it was a series of steps that I had to take.Overall, I really liked the case and would purchase it again.
I purchased this drive from Lacie for $279. The manual I downloaded, the PDF, is not the same as this drive. It doesn't look anything like it either. It's no longer listed on Lacie's web site. I've attempted contacting them to ask if they had a PDF for this. I tried contacting their Technical Support, both by phone and email and have yet to reach them. When Amazon sent an email from me their response was "Thank you for you purchase."I well aware that computers and external drives are constantly changing - I've been working with computers for over 20 years but this really takes the cake.Make sure you know what you're buying before your purchase. Talk to someone first.Nancy R. Alexanian
First, I replaced a very old HP printer with this Canon so it is from this frame of reference that I comment. So far we've printed about 50 pages. Not a lot but I've purchased equipment that hasn't lasted that long.I made my purchase based on reviews I had read. Also, when I was shopping I happened to have the opportunity to talk with a factory representative who had once worked for Canon. He was quite supportive of my choice. I believe the printer was on sale and I paid around $150.Aside from improved speed, color, and other quality, here are some things that I find noteworthy: (1) It can be set to automatically print on both sides of a page. This can be done easily from the computer menu. (2) Paper or envelopes can be fed from the two paper sources. There is a casette at the bottom of the printer and also a sheet feeder at the back of the printer. This allows for having different sizes of paper loaded into the printer. (3) The menu and also the selection screen on the printer make it easy to do scanning, copying, and printing. (4) It is a nice looking piece of equipment for a home office. It isn't small but it can be closed up into a sleek box. (5) There are optional methods of refilling the ink cartridges and though I haven't tried them, it does seem like a good option. Even if I don't choose to do this, the ink cartridges seem priced competitively.I haven't done any comparison on print quality related to photographs. I know the printer features some "shortcut" methods for loading photos but I haven't used this as I don't print a lot of photographs and when I do, I edit them ahead of time using Adobe or Corel.Some people would, I suppose, prefer having a fax. I don't need this feature so that presents no problem.GB
I've had this camera now for about 6 months. So, far I have been very pleased. For the price I couldn't ask for much more. The only thing that I would really change is making it be Wireless N instead of G. Very affordable and works well with my security software (SecuritySpy for Mac).
A flexible remote that truly allows you to get rid of your other remotes in the house. The best part is the activity buttons that take care of all the commands necessary to turn on/off needed components and do the right switching for a given task such as playing a DVD with sound through the receiver. The PC interface is awesome for setting things up. It is a little intimidating to any computer novices. For the advanced user the sky is the limit on customization of your remote down to the sequence of commands displayed on the LCD. Downside is it may take a while to tweak everything.The online database for devices is immense. Even less than common devices are on it (I have a roku hd-1000 for displaying memory card images in HD and a 12 year old yamaha CD changer-both in their database!!). If it's not in the database, the remote has learning capability. You can create your own macros to control all your components. Can even control the speed at which commands are send from the remote! Best of all you can create a backup of your remote's programming to store on your PC/Mac in case of catastrophe!!For the price you can't beat this remote.Pros: Immense flexibility and programmability via PC/Mac online connection, button design and layout, a novice can operate it (when set up correctly!!), priceCons: Set up can be tedious and intimidating to computer novices, could use next AND previous buttons for scrolling through LCD display commands.
My husband uses it when he's jogging and on his bicycle. It's simple and easy to use.
I've used it several times on Skype and for gaming. It picks up voices from clear across the room, and those I've talked to on it say it sounds better than our land-line. It's working great right now, but we just bought it a month ago, so we have no "durability" experience yet.
This hub works very well on my last generation iMac and gives me the freedom to keep most of my USB devises hooked up to my computer for usage. It could be a little heavier to stay in place better, when not attached to a special place of your desk, but otherwise I cannot complain much about it. For some reason my USB Flash memory is not mounted automatically upon startn up, when connected. I always have to unplug it and pug it in again to make it work, but I am not sure, if it's the stick, the hub or the system... I love the 2 ports on the top.
These headphones are exactly what I was looking for.I recently broke my 5 year old Bose over-ear headphones and decided to give these a try as a replacement; they blew my mind! Not only are they very light and comfortable but the sound is top notch (not what you'd expect by looking at these)Five star product for sure
I received this unit a couple of weeks ago and it came with firmware version 4.2 and MapSource v6. I upgraded to firmware version 4.8 which was a little scary because the firmware application terminated after erasing the old version of the firmware on the unit. I restarted the firmware updater, and it succesfully wrote the new version. The new version of the firmware allows you to save waypoints in your favorites list.Also MapSource v6 requires about 1.2 G or so of memory to load all of North America. With the new version of MapSource v7, I was able to load all of North America including Canada on my 1 gig SD card. It is impressive how much data is going on that 1 gig card.Also, I have read some reviews stating that it doesn't tell the direction of where a list of places is located relative to your present location (whether behind, in front of, or whatever). When you are stationary, it gives you the mileage and the direction, and when you are moving it draws a direction arrow in the list, and the distance.It does get confused at times with highways and ramps that may cross over each other. It eventually figures out that you are turning a corrects itself. Otherwise, I cam very pleased with the unit and prefer this unit with SD memory over the newer units with hard drives that can have problems when exposed to vibration. This is my second Garmin unit that I've bought personally, although I have used several at work going back about 10 years.
Great bag. Holds all my camera stuff, That is until I buy more and fill it up.
Shipping was fine, Im SURE the cable is great but as it turns out i cant use it . . .BE SURE What YOU ACTUALLY NEED BEFORE ORDERING CABLES !!!
The FineDrive 400 is a complete letdown. I've never seen any GPS system remotely as bad and unuseable as this piece of junk. The screen is dark and invisible in daylight, and the software is buggy and slow. Initial satellite search took more than 5 minutes, whereas my Microsoft GPS took less than 30 seconds. And the Finedrive kept losing the signal even with full view of the sky. This is a very bad system. Support is also non-existent; their website wasn't working every time I checked. Do not waste your money. It's not worth a single penny.
I have tried several consumer-grade routers prior to this one and all have failed to meet my requirements. This router is rock-solid, it has been the center of my network for over a month without a single failure. The Linksys firmware doesn't have all of the fancy features some other routers claim to have, but it does the job it's supposed to be doing very well. It is also easily upgradable to custom firmwares which are readily available online. I am recommending this router to everyone I know.
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.
solves the problem when you have tohook an older rs-232 serial device to a modernlaptop withoiut the serial port. Integratesright into Windows-XP. works like a champ.
This is a great product, only two situations. There is not enough content to watch to get the full flavor of HDTV, but I'm sure that will come in time. Amazon came through with the shipping when one shipper did not want to deliver to my residence, they found another shipper.
First off, don't let some of the poor reviews here concern you too much. Anyone looking for a cure-all device to deliver a plethora of features for under fifty bucks is looking in the wrong place (and will probably be disappointed no matter where they look).This Sandisk base station is a strong unit and serves its purpose competently. I can't find fault with anything on it so far; it's simple, convenient, and sounds great. Set-up took less than a minute, and the included instructions were unnecessary. Operation of the no-frills remote is intuitive, and navigation of the Sansa player (not included, of course) via the dock was already second nature from having used the player previously.Specifially, here's what I like about this dock/station:-It sounds fantastic. The built-in amplification alone is worth the purchase. As anyone who's jacked an MP3 player into a stereo, powered speakers, etc probably knows, you need to crank up the volume on one or both of the devices to get decent sound. This dock solves that problem easily.-It takes care of the charging dilemma some users complain about with the Sansa players (that is, how to charge the player without tying into a computer in the process). Charging now can be done anywhere, and the stand allows the player to sleep with dignity--standing up in it's base; not laying on the floor with a cord coming out of its rear.-The remote is a useful bonus that, along with an attached pair of powered speakers (see below) or stereo system, turns your Sansa into its own system.-The weighted base, slip-resistant undersurface, and rear-ported jacks allow for easy and attractive placement pretty much anywhere. I read in a previous review the complaint that this base isn't heavy enough. Short of gluing a cinder block to the bottom of this, I'm not sure what else Sandisk is supposed to do. The weight is fine, and in fact even adds some perceived value in its heft.-It comes with two custom-fitted adaptors for either of the mentioned Sansa series, giving you the option to retrofit the dock to one or the other series.Now, if you feel like investing a little extra, and really want to get the most from this device, try what I did. Buy a pair of quality powered speakers (I'm using the Bose Companion 2 multi-media speakers), and plug them into the docking station. This gives you a sturdy, clean-sounding stereo system complete with easy playback, excellent sound, customized EQ (maybe the best reason to buy Sansas), basic remote, FM tuner (via Sansa), and an attractive, minimalist appearance. All in all, it's a worthy sound system that can be easily moved from room to room, and can be broken down for use as individual components.Absolutely worth the few bucks it costs.
I purchased the 160 GB model about a week ago for my G5 Imac. When I received it, I noticed a sticker on the outside of the box saying that it was formated for Windows. "Oh, well" I thought, the description said that it was good for Mac and Windows, so I figured I would be fine. Big mistake! My Imac didn't recognize the drive and I needed a software patch from Smartdisk, but I had to go to another Mac with an older operation system than what was on my G5. Then, once that software patch was saved onto my new hard drive, I still had to reformat the drive to work on an Apple. Confused?! So was I! I couldn't figure out on Amazon's website how to buy one formated for Mac instead of Windows. Now that I'm hooked up, everything is totally cool and I love it.
It's a Lens hood that works great. Not a lot of moving parts. Fits well, rugged construction, expands to match different lenses.
I read a bunch of reviews before I chose these earphones. My review is on what you'll receive more than anything ... hopefully it will allow you to decide if they're right for you.Some noted the cord transfers touches, brushes, etc. that you can hear. I did not find this to be true, BUT they are very much like earplugs. Any touch or brush on the earphones themselves is heard ... this includes you can hear yourself eat. If this is a problem, then any sound isolation earphones (i.e. any that look like earplugs) are probably not what you want ... Coby or any other brand.The sound, including the bass is _very_ good, but only if the earpieces are in your ear solidly. If they come out slightly the sound degrades until you reinsert them back in your ears. So the earphones are probably not a good idea for vigorous exercise.There is only one size of rubber silicon earplugs. The plus side they wouldn't come apart like a earphone that gives you several size of earplugs to choose from. on the bad side one side has to fit all. Long use will make your ears sore if they are smaller than the plug's optimal fit. (I have experienced this). Of course if your ear canal is larger than the plug, you'll have problems keeping them in.The cord is roughly a little over 3 feet long. Try some string to see if this is too much or too little cord length for your needs.Left and Right are marked on the earphones if this is important to the music/etc. you listen to.The earphones I received had a coupon for some free music from eMusic, if you like their site. You probably will get the same coupon.To finish off, I think you get a very nice set of earphones and from my experience with them very good value for your dollar. Warning, I have _never_ paid more than $10 for a pair of earphones. I might pay up to under $20 for a good set of headphones, but they'd better last 10 years or more and be very comfortable. Since it is very early in my use of the earphones I cannot say how durable they are, but if you get some sort of storage case to put the earphones & player into that will protect the earphones during non-use and travel should help extend the life of them. If they last at least a half a year, I'll bee happy and would add them to a free shipping order again. I'm personally hoping to get good use out of them for a full year though.
shipped very quickly, my daughter has not taught me how to use all the features yet but she (9) enjoys using it. great camera.
This is not a product for everybody.To use it you need to be a touch typist and need to devote time to training yourself to it. My regular speed is about 45wpm and I average 18-20wpm with the half-keyboard but have not been working hard at it for more than a few hours.I have used this keyboard in Windows and Linux, both with the dvorak keyboard layout. I am sure that qwerty will also work fine.If you can devote the time to it, can touch type AND need to have your right hand free for other things, I recommend this product. For anyone else, don't do it, you will just set it aside and go back to your old keyboard.------Update:I agree with the other reviewer, an index for the F key would have been greatly appreciated. (I am finding this lacking on many keyboards lately.)
I've had mine for three years and it plays just fine. No,it's by no means a high end player but gives good sound for the under $150.00 price range. If you want better sound for a small amount of cash then do this if your electronics savvy: Replace all the electrolytic capacitors(a less than 10 dollar investment) in the power supply from the 10,000 uf capacitor to 10 uf with Panasonic fc/fm, Rubycon zl series,Elna Silmic, and Nichicon Muse and touch up all the male plugs on the board with De oxit Pro Gold. It really smooths out the sound elevating it to another level and prolongs the life of the player getting rid of those cheap Chinese capacitors that will surely fail in short time.The player can be a little slow and loud when changing disc,however,this is to be expected and sometimes can sound a bit harsh in the upper treble region.I was satisfied with it in stock form but I wanted to see and hear it's potential with upgraded capacitors. I'm happy to say I use it far more than my single disc $600.00 Cambridge player. I turn it on, set it to "random" mode and let it play for many hours all the time with absolutely no problems and I play nothing but my personal compilations on cd-r's.
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.
The Dream Machine does what a clock radio is supposed to do. It wakes you up at the appointed time. With all the buttons, it's complicated to use. Setting the clock and alarm times is a rocket scientist's nightmare.
They sound good for relatively inexpensive speakers. However, the base lacked fullness. I did not want a boom box sound, as I listen to Classical music. I subsequently purchased a subwoofer, which helped.
While the quality of this product seemed satisfactory, the label on the package states that the case is clear when it is actually contains a black tray. Don't make the same mistake I did.
I will not disagree about the music capabilities others have reported. However, the video clip implementation is terrible.They list a variety of supported clip formats. THEY ARE NOT NATIVE to this device. Everything must be converted. This player can only understand an apparently proprietary setting for Quicktime files. Only .mov format....and only with unknown settings. Do not attempt to copy a .mov file directly. It will not work.You must convert ALL video and photos using the Sansa Converter, written by the terrible software company ArcSoft.1. You are supposed to be able to import VOBs. WRONG. It will import about 30 seconds of a VOB, say everything is OK, and when you go to play it back everything outside of the short 30 seconds is gone. There is no way around this bug.2. You have absolutely no control over compression settings. If you use the converter with an .mp4 file that is lower in bit rate than it wants, it upconverts to a higher bit rate. The device can handle one, and only one, format and depends on all other formats to be converted using this flawed utility.3. If you import a somewhat lengthy video, the program divides the video into 114 megabyte segments...it stops for about 10 seconds between these. There is no way to avoid this. If you try to join the files, they will not play.4. The compression is about 65%...therefore expect 1 gig to take 325+ or so megs of space.5. The Sansa/ArchSoft converter software gives an 'unknown failure' abort when converting any .mpgs produced by Nero or Movie Factory.Pros:This is really a nifty player. I like the wheel implementation.The battery life is amazing. I have run full color videos with maximum sound and had battery left after 8-10 hours...I did not have patience to test further.However, tech support is useless, they have no concern about flaws or providing for the issue of battery charging support, replacement batteries and cables in the future. You cannot get a cable or battery...anywhere, including from SanDisk. If you lose the cable you are out of luck and must discard the unit.I suggest this is a flawed implementation of a good idea.UpdateThe firmware is very unstable.Do NOT try and read data from the unit, or it will go into a nearly infinate loop "UPDATING DIRECTORY". You will need to reset several times, and if your file is large, wait up to an HOUR for the function to either work or fail.Very frustrating.ONLY use this unit with the supplied software and ONLY with Windows Media Player for management. Anything else is a recipe for potential disaster. I talked to SanDisk USA support, and they confirmed were aware of some of my observations. Firmware updates are to fix these things.....someday.
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 :-)
These things stink. I never really had an issue with earphone irritation till I purchased these. They are not quite in or out of the ear. Do not be fooled by the sleek look. I would rather wear my no-name earphones than this piece.
This works perfectly for me. I've tried it on several XP SP2 machines with no problems whatsoever. As for those who complain about the keyboard being small, it says "Compact Kybd" in the header. Gyration offers a full-size keyboard package for about the same price.The gyration mouse takes a little getting used to and a pretty steady hand. I found that for learning it was easier to get the mouse over an item and release the trigger (thereby turning the gyration part off) and then clicking the mouse.We bought this for my wife's classroom, but I'm thinking about getting a unit for presentations myself.
I have bought 3 similar speaker systems for my computers and this 3-piece system from Logitech, the least expensive, is my favorite. Robust sound and good looks make this a no-brainer for the price. With limited watt-output, it won't blow away your neighbors, but it will fill your cube, office or living room with good, clean sound.
The only reason I bought this device is that it claimed it has "MSC" mode. Apparently there is a version 2 of the device that has only MTP mode. The point of this limitation is lost on me and it is very disappointing (in this instance specifically, and more generally, for the future of mankind). If I want to treat it as a drive (right click on a file - send to), why not?
This thing is substantial. It looks and feels to be well made and durable. Pistol grip tripod heads are the way to go for quick, sure adjustments. Unfortunately, it is more than I wanted on the end of a carry around tripod. None the less, it is a very nice piece of equipment when weight is not a consideration.
I'm amazed at all of the bad reviews for the DP 300. At first I was very sceptical due to the extremely low price. When I did my research on the net about it, though, I discovered that it was popular among those who enjoy hacking DVD players (Macrovision, region hacks, etc.). I didn't even have to hack mine in order to play my foreign DVD discs.Furthermore, I took this player with me to Russia for a year (going through X-ray machines on many occasions) and not only did it survive the spikes and surges over there (with no power bar!!!), but it's still going strong. I've had it for about two years now.
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 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.
I bought this HD case for my Toshiba Canvio Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU3XS (Black). It fits great, it's hard, but not hard enough. I love it
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.
Just got mine from Amazon, ordered Silver but got Grey. Set them up anyway and they blew my head away on my G5. S will let you off for the colour caus there mega.Put them through Itunes express. put them in front room. No need for a system. Great sound.
Not all products do what they say, but this one did.I had a similar product, but it operated on the 2.4GHz range, so cause me a lot of problems with my home wi-fi network, and vice-versa.This helped me eliminate those problems and I now get a great picture on the TV.
I bought this as a gift to myself for getting out of debt. At first, I was going to go with a 30GB model, but I share a computer with less space than this, and so I decided to get the 80GB for storage purposes, I had over 10GB of music on my computer and wanted to free up the space.The first unit I bought actually stopped working properly after one day...it was accidentally unplugged from the computer and after that, despite resetting and even rebooting it from the beginning, couldn't get it to function again. It basically took on a mind of its own, and would randomly pause and the menu button stopped working...I took it back to the store and exchanged it, and the second unit has worked flawlessly since then.My only problem is the casing...it's so cheaply made. I couldn't find a cover I liked, so after only four months my iPod's casing is extremely scratched and dingy looking.Overall, though, I'm very pleased with this product!!
This is a great product. I bought this on amazon because it was way cheaper than buying something similar at the local electronics store. Easy to install, comes with all the hardware needed, and fit my tv perfect (20" lcd). Very strong and easy to move around with the tv on it. Would recommend, and I dont have any thing negative to say about this wall mount.
This cable is just what I was looking for to connect to my Firewire connection on back of my computer to my Western Digital My Passport Hard Drive for transfering pictures in case of a hard drive failure on the computer.The cable is small yet long enough to go from the back of my computer and around to the side so I can keep it somewhat hidden.It is perfect for what I need with fast data transfering.
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 considered the Encounter set before deciding to try these. Something about 2 aliens looking at you all the time just isn't right. Plus the Encounter bass unit is 50cm high! Too big for my tastes.Other reviews mention lack of midrange and they're right. Of course there is no mid-speaker, so it was no surprise. I'm a musician and audio recording engineer and can hear subtleties pretty well.The packing box is compact. The bass/base unit is on the top, the satellites & accessories are in the bottom. Everything is wrapped in plastic, so don't expect instant gratification. The power brick is BIG: 6x7x10cm. Each satellite connector has a different shape so be sure you rotate it for a proper fit.The right satellite has the volume controls. I was able to detect 30 discrete steps between max volume and completely muted using the satellite controls. The up button makes a TAP sound when you click it, the down button makes a TICK. Hitting both at once mutes or restores the sound, and works reliably. I set it to max minus 3 clicks, then ran the volume from the Mac.The bass/base unit controls seem a bit consumer-ish: not flimsy but not entirely smooth and solid. The power button is on the back. The volume controls for both bass (left side) and treble (right) have a detent at the middle (5) point. I set each to about (6), then fired up iTunes.I used 4 types of music to test: a cappella, pipe organ, industrial/electronic, and jazz. Each genre has highs, lows, dynamic range, and overtone interaction for evaluation of harmonics. I set flat equalizer at -12 to see where the bass crossed over to midrange by pushing each slide *one at a time* to +12. You get the bass unit *only* at 32, 64, 125, and 250hz. You get treble *only* at 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k, and 16khz. The 500hz slider is the only crossover point! Normally there's a bit more EQ range for the mids, but the isolation between satellites and bass is almost total.Normally my EQ settings are set like the Amazon swoosh - looks like a smile (try Classical or Rock in iTunes to see what I mean). Based on my testing, I pushed up at 500 and 1khz and got a really nice overall setting. Here's my new "Creature" preset: 32=+6, 64=+3, 125=+1.5, 250=0, 500=+7.5, 1k=+3, 2k=0, 4k=+1.5, 8k=+3, 16k=+4.5.I will never play these speakers even at half volume while sitting in front of them. So I set iTunes volume to 50% and control the Mac's volume directly. About 3 blocks out of the Mac's 16 is perfect for just sitting here. I bump it up to about 7 blocks for working around the office. Anything louder my wife insists needs to go on the home stereo. So points for volume impact.The cats don't mind the new bass or enhanced treble. The green LEDs on the satellites are a lot less intrusive than I expected, but I'm still going to hack them and solder in blue ones eventually to match everything else. Overall they're a keeper with a point each for looks, price, sound (bass/volume), and simplicity, and 1/3 point off each for midrange, consumerish controls, and power brick.
I have been using this product for several years now and I feel that it is one of the best out there.
Just received the External HDD enclosure today. Worked as advertised. Was able to plug in an old 80GB HDD from a dead Dell laptop and retrieve important data. The drive comes without manual but there is no need for one. It is easy to install and Windows 7 recognized it as soon as I plugged it in. The screws on the sides are a somewhat hard to fasten so just be careful not to strip them. After retrieving the data the HDD was formatted and now I have a nice portable hard drive for $5.
This cable seemed heavy duty and I purchased it to replace the flat phone cable I was using for my DSL, but after a few days the cord sheath started separating from the connector, so the wires were exposed. I was vacuuming and noticed it hanging funny off of the wall. All in all a disappointment.
I read some comments of people having problems with the memory card and their Blackberries. I ordered it anyway and it works just fine with mine. It's a 8320, I am not sure about other models though.
I've been using the PilotMouse Bluetooth Mini Mouse for 3 months. It's my everyday mouse for use with my work laptop, wherever I take the laptop.PROs:Batteries usually last about 6-7 weeks.Very smooth and responsive, and has not needed cleaning.Very comfortable shape.Travels well.No Dongle!!!CONs:Could be a bit larger and still usable as a travel mouse.Sometimes bluetooth takes a few seconds to 'recognize' the mouse when waking from sleep/screensaver modes.I'd buy it again, but would prefer that it's the size of the Kensington 2.4Ghz mouse.
I have more than one PC in my home. However as we all know we can not fit an unlimited amount of hard drives inside the machines.My Desktop had problems, I had work that I needed to get to on one of the drives on my desktop. So I bought this so I could plug it into my laptop. Easy enough to set up too. Just plug in everything and plug the USB into your port and that is it.I started transferring files and have had no problems what so ever. Got it for a cheap price and that what makes this a great deal that anyone with more than one PC should have this handy.
I bought this camera as an amateur photographer thinking that to get started I could get a cheaper camera than the usual on the market and still have at least somewhat high quality results.I must say it was nothing like I expected. The screen on the camera is very slow and lags very often, options set permanently and if you forget what you have done you must reset all options (there are quite a few), the color photos were slightly grainy and had odd lighting, the only perk was that the black and whites had automatic contrast. Not only was it completely different than I had wanted but the camera I was sold was also defective, after only a day of owning it I plugged it in to the wall to charge the battery (which wasn't even fully dead) and in the morning when I went to turn it on because it said it was done charging the camera, I slid open the front and the screen did not turn on, no lights went on, and the camera continued to just plain not respond.I looked at my warranty and if I had bought it straight from the company I would've been charged for shipping it back AND charged for the repair.Luckily amazon was there and didn't charge me anything and gave me a full refund.I highly recommend that you go just fifty dollars higher for a better market, these cameras were built to 'flood the market' and it's very obvious.
I bought the unit yesterday and that same night, I started archiving Tivo recordings onto DVD+RW. Great tool to unload your &quot;Now Playing&quot; archive and burn it on portable media.
Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter was just what I wanted and needed for my phone. Works great~
This is a fine case. It is made to fit the N55 Nikon Camera.I could not find it in stores. I reveived it before expected.
We bought it for next to nothing...literally but it works pretty well. I wanted to transter my home videos to my computer as easily as possible and it did the job. The videos are a little "grainy" but I've been told that has to do with the quality of the tapes I used not the cable?? Someone told me this type of cable might cut out sections of my video while it transfered but that hasn't happend to me yet. Sweet deal for the price we paid;)I give it 4 out of 5 stars because we've only used it three or four times.
easy to install and worked as described in 01 quest. looks good but only thing i dont like is how far back the radio sits inside kit. most kits i have used the radio face sits even or a little out from kit. this one it sits in further, but still looks good.
I've had this monitor for well over five years and haven't noticed any drop off in performance - used it nearly every day. Works great for gaming and easy on the eyes for reading. This is the best monitor I've owned; never a single issue. Flawless. Because of the quality of this monitor I recently purchased the Samsung PN50B650 50" Plasma TV and Samsung BD1250T all in one surround. Couldn't be happier with my purchases from Samsung.
looks well built works great it a fuse holder what more can you say about a fuse holder hard plastic
I've owned 3 iPods and several other MP3 players. I was skeptical about the Zune but bought one when I gave my last iPod to my wife. It has more features, better control panel and you don't have to worry about the stupid click wheel every time you put it in your pocket. I love it. I'm getting my wife one to get rid of the stupid iPod screwups with having to restore your library every 2 seconds and having issues with 2 or more mp3 players at once. I recommend this to everyone when I have the chance. I can't wait till the next gen.I doubt very much that any bad ratings on this were actually from owners of the equipment. More like ipod owners or lovers. Everyone that I know who has one, loves it especially after using mine when they have an ipod.
I bought this one by web amazon.com very simple Fuse Holder^^I satisfied this one for office or home^^ Thank you^^
Was having issues finding one to work with my Tracfone 500G and this one works just fine. Was then able to upload music.
It's really useful for transporting my GoFlex drive and quite sturdy. On the inside on one side is a horizontal elastic strap that securely holds the drive in place and on the other side is a nice mesh pocket that holds your GoFlex adapter(s).
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.
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!
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.
I returned this, after really trying hard to like it. I have large hands, and, the buttons were so small I kept hitting the wrong ones. Further, you have to delicately push back and forth one switch to go from function to function; I don't mean up and down length-wise, but, perpendicular to the layout of the switch, which is extremely counter-intuitive. Also, I could not accept having to toggle through several menu windows just to allow me to erase part of what I was dictating. I really wanted to simply use this like an old fashioned microcassette: forward, backward, erase mistakes and dictate over, but, also have the luxury of voice recognition. It flat-out did not work. Try something else!
I first bought and return the Philips The Snug headphones because it was too tight and the sound seemed like it was around my ears rather than in my ears. Koss on the other hand is amazing. Moreover, it only costs half of the Philips. Very pleased.
The modem turned out to be a processor hog - my pentium 200 machine bogged down when the modem was in use. Also had problems with the speaker periodically staying on after a connection was made. I'm returning it and reinstalling my Zoom 33.6 modem.
While I haven't used the recorder a lot yet, I have experimented with it. I bought it for personal use - recording guided imagery scripts - and the recording is great with the mic; there is a faint buzz if you use the built-in recorder.
My desktop is an XP with an AMD Athlon 64X2 dual core 5200 2.71GHZ speed 3GB RAM. I have installed a XFX ATI HD 5670 1 GB DDR5 graphics card. My desktop runs cool and I can feel the air being expelled from the fanIt's winter now and I keep my house temp. at 65 degrees. My system probably didn't really need the fan (maybe more so during the summer), but I look at it as insurance against over heating and at this price, one should conceder installing one.
This camera bag is well worth the money compare to similar bag that costs a lot more. The quality is good and it holds all my camera gears. I like the padding in the back. It makes it easy on your back when you are hiking with this bag full of camera gears. There are plenty of pockets inside. I'm very happy I bought this one.
I did extensive researches before bought it, and I finally chose JVC GRD30. I'm very pleased with my choice. I had a chance to use Canon ZR65 and this one. I really prefer the JVC better. The indoor picture quality could be better, but it is better than I expected since all the camcorders in this price range are not that good under soft light condition. I love how small and light this thing is! I find the camcorder is easy to operate, and charges the battery in less than two hours~~ Video quality is great when using outdoor; acceptable indoor. Zooming on this thing is powerful. The only two tiny imperfections were a bit noisy on the background when recording silently (you can hear the tape running or something like that)and you kind have to back up when u try to get more stuff into your videos.Overall, money well spent!!
Produces good sound, easy to operate, adequate number of AM and FM presets, and does work well in the shower. Like its clock too.
I had a Linksys WCG200 v.2. I was experiencing loss of connection when I started downloading torrents, from P2P applications, even updates from Symantec or Microsoft. I contacted my ISP (Suddenlink) who had no firmware updates and Linksys who had no other suggestion rather than to replace my router with the same model. I had thought of Linksys products to be sub par prior to their alliance with Cisco, but it seems like they still are sub par for the course. I then started reading reviews and Linksys forums to see if anyone had a solution for this, and to my surprise none was found. The reviews I had read prior to ordering this device was only half of what everyone thought of it. I finally got tired of my WCG200 and started reading reviews on other cable gateways and found that the Motorola Surfboard SBG900 is receivng excellent reviews. It not only has the capability to configure more advanced settings than the WCG200 but it is keeping my connection steady, regardless of what I'm downloading. I immediately noticed an improvement in connection stability and I've even got a built in firewall! The only downside to it is that it only has one ethernet port, which is fine as long as my wireless is moving at the fast speeds that it should be. As soon as I noticed the improvement in stability, I packed the Linksys back in its box and took it back. My advice to anyone experiencing this issue: if your ISP does not provide firmware updates for this device, purchase another cable gateway.
I looked at a number of different articulating wall mounts to place a small flat panel screen in my wife's bathroom. This one fits a confined space very well, allows all of the movement anyone could possibly want, and is very sturdy. The product is well made with a good finish and hinges that work smoothly. It was easy to install.
Tried other products like this but were too "static-y". This product is clear, easy to use, and so affordable. Love this product and would definitely recommend it!!
Sounds like a great product, but the manual clearly states that printing is OS X requires postscript compatible printers. My inkjet is not postscript, so I have to return this. I wish this had been clearly written before I purchased.
My husband and I have really enjoyed this clock radio. It sounds pretty good on music stations and very good on talk radio. The alarm is a nice to have. We bought indoor-outdoor mounting tape to put the mounting bracket on our shower wall and loosely tied the antenna to the curtain rod. It is out of the way and very useful. And we can take it down easily to use elsewhere.
I received the Fidelity Digital Picture Frame for my birthday recently. I absolutely love it! This frame includes 256 MB internal memory, which is huge when compared to other digital frames. You can upload a lot of photos to it without the need for a memory card. You can also use a USB Flash Drive which is convenient. The frame also accepts most camera memory cards. The image is vibrant and it's easy to operate. I have an Olympus Stylus 800 and a Canon digital Rebel XT. Photos taken with the Olympus are absolutely perfect for this frame because the aspect ratio is exactly the same so your photos fill the entire frame without leaving any dark spaces. Photos taken with the Canon leave a dark space above and below the photo but still looks pretty good.
This is a great buy...This is about half the price as what you would pay in the stores.
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...
I needed a camera to record what goes on in my house and my Sony HandyCam wasn't going to make the mustard. It does not detect motion. You all know where I am going here.See, I have 4 cats (don't ask why), and I wanted to find out who was doing what in the living room. And of course, have some fun.I have been debating over the thought of purchasing a wireless camera for over a year now and was looking at the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera and the Linksys WVC54GC Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera but Santa never provided one for me.I was a little worried because of the negative reviews on Amazon about the G PTZ. Seems there are more negative than positives and I didn't want to get myself into purchasing something that I was going to spend a bunch of time trying to make work and having my girlfiend looking at me silly for, e.g. (If you saw the negatives, you know it didn't work, why did you buy it?). I really do love her alot!!!!Well, I went out and purchased this product, it arrived today, and I have it up and running right now.I am very Impressed!!!!FYI - I own a Linksys WRT54G wireless router and a Linksys NSLU2 network storage adapter with 2 Maxtor external 250gb drives.I saw a few reviews that said configuration of the camera was a nightmare (my words) and I was very concerned about purchasing the product. I had the camera up and running in less than 10 minutes. Without the Linksys software.When I plugged the unit into the back of the router, it got assigned a DHCP address. I went into IE, plugged the IP address of the camera and off I went to give it a static IP address. I disconnected it from the router, put it into another room (this is where I got concerned, because I saw a reveiw that the antenna is flaky), and presto....it was up and running without a problem!!!What is even cooler, is there is a front panel display on the unit that will display what IP address it is set to. It will show DHCP or Fixed.If you do not like something bulky, this may not be the camera for you. But it fits just right in the middle of all my nick nacks. My son saw me messing around with the computer and the camera and was looking around the living room to figure out where it was at. It really can go unnoticed with the color of the unit and profile.I just need to figure out how to get the motion detection working...that will be at a latter date but all in all....Cool Camera...Nice job Linksys!I gave it 4 stars because I do not have something to compare it too at its remarkable price. Where I work, they spent thousands of dollars on similiar products but you have to run it on separte severs and special cameras. I thought that was my only option. The video quality of this product is "better", but the software and documentation could be a little bit more indept.If you are looking for video quality, like my Sony HandyCam, forget it. It just does not make it. Although, for goofing off, or just monitoring things, it does a really nice job.Thanks Amazon for having a really great internet site that allows users like me to review products before we purchase them. You know how much I've spent on your site!And Thanks Linksys for providing the world with great products. But can you give the world a update on the NSLU2?
This is the most perfect creation since online shopping. Seriously, this is an amazing radio with the most spectacular, user friendly options. This single device has skyrocketed my exercising motivation and my daily joy of driving. Not only can you download your own songs but any song you hear on the satellite radio broadcast you can save as well. Shuffle the songs and you have an outstanding array of your favorites. Sleek design looks perfect in the Benz too!
This little mp3 player may not hold the most music, but is durable, reliable, and small. Good for almost anyone.
Bought this cable cause it was cheap and guess what? Its sucks. Vga resulation quality is very bad. Dont buy this. And not from Antonline. They did not refund any money and I paid for return shipping.
Just bought the TRV 10. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Set up with the computer went off with no problems. Camera is lightweight and compact. Clarity is amazing.Am looking forward to vacation so that I can really put this camera trough its' paces, which I'm sure it will perform with no difficulty.
I upgraded by Tivo to HD. On my new Tivo the digital audio is optical, whereas on my cable box I had the choice of optical or digital. My receiver has only one optical in and one coax in for digital audio (already being used for PS3), so I faced a problem.I looked at buying new receiver with HDMI and a load a digital audio inputs, but I couldn't see anything worth buying for less that $800. Suddenly my Tivo upgrade was looking very expensive! I wondered if there might be a way of converting from optical digital to coax digital, and found this converter. I plugged it in and it works like a charm. I also bought an extra toslink cable, which I needed to connect from the Tivo to the converter. There are only two very minor down sides to the arrangement: 1. the converter requires its own power (another vampire converter sucking power 24x7) and 2. there is a very slight delay between the converter detecting the signal and converting it, meaning that when I fast-forward my Tivo through commercials then play, it takes a 1/2 a second to pick up the signal. To be fair, I should probably switch my inputs to that it's my PS3 that's using the converter, as that gets paused very infrequently. On the plus side, the sound quality is absolutely superb and it's really cheap. By the way, never buy any kind of cable (such as a toslink) from a store like BestBuy; they totally rip you off on those items. The toslink cable I bough with this converter cost me $0.60. The same cable in BestBuy costs $20.
It's perfect for the price. Easy to use. Easy to set up. Clearity is very good. Great quality. I have purchased additional cams for friends.
Just plug it in and it works! Make sure you have your computer and speakers at the desired volume. Good sound quality for the price (for any price). Inserted voice recording into Power Point and Windows Movie Maker. Clear sound without distortion.
It works well as a monopod. It is well built just like everything that comes from Manfrotto. It does rattle but I fixed it with a Velcro strap on the bottom. The threads are large I don't see how some users are cross threading this unit. I use tripods a lot being a landscape photographer but I wanted something with a quicker set up. I couldn't do it with this unit. IT IS NOT TO REPLACE TRIPODS. The legs are too short to create any real stability and it does not lock in place causing the unit to spin in place. What it is great for is sport photography or action photography where you have to track a subject. It takes weight off from using larger zoom lenses. It is more of an improvement for monopods then it was to replace tripods. It is also heavy for hiking. I have a SLIK MINI II tripod that weights in around 2LB and this weights twice as much. Given this I still like it as a monopod but a heavy one, and is not mean to replace tripods at all.
I first tried a Plantronic headset before I found this, Logitech desktop microphone is by far superior. I use mine to make long telephone calls with Google Voice and it works very well.Super easy to use, just plug it in and unmute your microphone/audio input in your sound settings. It clearly picks up sound from even 3-4 feet away so you aren't anchored to being right in front of the microphone all the time in order to be heard.I liked this one so much I have even bought additional microphones for my friends who don't already have a setup on their computer to make VOIP calls.
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.
This is 'The lens' that every Pentaxian (well, this is what Pentax user called themselves) wants. It is a 'legendary' lens in the Pentax lens line up. Currently, Pentax have 3 FA limited lens: 31mm, 43mm, and 77mm. Their odd focal length number is also unique and add a sense of special to these 3 lenses. Pentax also have DA series limited for crop-sensor/APS-C cameras (current Pentax dSLR are all APS-C camera except, of course the medium format 645D). The FA limited fit full-frame digital camera, and of course can be use in crop-sensor camera as well. The 3 FA limited lenses are long been crowned as 'the three princess' in Asia, and ordered them according to the date they were introduced, the 43mm is the 'eldest princess', and the 31mm is the 'youngest princess'. More recently, (In US) some less-poetic folks called these three 'The three Amigos', which I think, doesn't fit bill to describe the size and beauty of these lenses (FA* lenses might be more suitable for 'Amigos').There are various versions of this lens. 1. Silver/Black color; 2. Japan/Vietnam made; 3. Brown/Black leather color lens pouch. Nowadays new FA ltd lens are all Vietnam made, come in Black leather lens pouch, either Silver/Black lens color. There are discussion among Pentax user that the older 'made in Japan' version is better (You can find the discussion and clarification from Ned Bunnell's blog, president of Pentax USA, though he concluded that there is no difference). They usually also command higher price in the 2nd hand market. I think it is personal preference. The old FA ltd that also come with brown lens pouch is more difficult to find (they are like the very first batch produced). A rare version of these 3 lenses come with different color lens pouches to match them as well! The 31 Limited came with a red pouch originally. The 43 with a brown one and the 77 with a green pouch (+silver color lenses), very hard to find. These 3 lenses, has achieved a 'cult' status among Pentaxian. You often hear high praises from Pentax users about them. Often, once you own one of them, you would like to collect all three of them eventually. The 31mm ltd is also the only FA ltd not design by Jun Hirakawa (the 77mm and 43mm is). The older versions of these 3 lenses are more expensive. Side note: The FA43mm ltd, however, is the only Pentax lens that was made to a Leica compatible mount (Pentax-L 43mm ltd).Rumor has it that Jun design the 31mm ltd trying to make it having the same size as 43 and 77 before it, but could only make it a f2.8 lens (due to size constraint). Pentax then change the design team, and resulted in this current large lens (compare to 43 & 77) with f1.8. Because of this (compromising in size to get larger f-stop), we now have a amazing lens. But the 31mm is the largest limited, the DA limited after it all has more compact size but with higher f-stop (slower). Guess 'compactness' is the direction of Pentax limited lens series design goal (sacrificing some f-stop) after the 31mm. I guess this is also why the new 100mm WR macro is not given a 'limited' status even though it also have a limited-like metal finished body - because of its size. whereas all DA ltd series lens are not as fast as FA ltd series lens.The price of this lens is around usd1200 everywhere. Some would say it is not worth the price. It probably is, as Pentax produced many great prime/limited lenses over the years at a lower price tag. But its built (all metal), it's sharpness at f1.8, it's special rendering (color and bokeh) and its cult status command such price. If you hold one of these lens, you know they are special. In term of price, 31mm > 77mm > 43mm (31mm price = 77mm + 43mm price). For comparable focal length lens, there is a FA 35mm f2, DA35 ltd macro f2.8, DA 35mm f2.4, FA 28mm, for 31mm ltd. There is DA 40mm ltd for 43mm ltd. There is DA70mm ltd for 77mm. The DA version is more compact than the FA version. But Pentaxian will tell you that the FA and DA ltd render the picture differently. They said the FA ltd give 'pixie dust' that DA ltd can't compare. Others say DA ltd are better because they are design/optimize for current digital camera. DA limited is also not that 'fast' (higher f-stop) compare to FA limited.The 31mm ltd is the most expensive one among the 3 FA limited. It is also the most heavy, and largest one (58mm filter size) - note 'heavy' and 'large' are relative to other Pentax FA/DA limited prime. But attached to camera, it make the camera-lens combo well-balance. Size-wise, 31mm > 77mm > 43mm.Pentax also gave the three limited lenses a unique lens hood style, which is a very nice touch. 31mm lens hood is fixed on the lens body, you can't remove it, or turn it at all. 43mm ltd has a screw-on metal lens hood, while 77mm has a slide-in lens hood that is integral part of the lens. This is just another nice touch that Pentax has put in these 3 FA limited. They each have a unique characters.If you are into Pentax system, eventually you will know about this lens. It is, of course not for everyone because of its price. But if one was to call him/herself a Pentaxian, this is one of the lens he got to own. They are not only lenses but a piece of beautiful engineering work. Its like the 'One Ring' in Lord of the Ring that rules all other rings, this is the lens that rule all other Pentax limited lens... and when you hold one, it become your 'precious'. :)If you want to start collect all three of the FA limited, I (as my friend suggested me) would suggest you to start with 77mm, 43mm, and finally 31mm. But if you come across a 31mm with a good price, just grab it. Yes, you might get cheaper fast lens in similar focal length as these 3 ltd (either from Pentax or 3rd party), but these 3 will render the picture different and unique in its own way.Hope I provided some background and history in these lens for those who wanted to own them.
GREAT!!!!! VERY HAPPY WITH THE SCANNER. HAVE OWNED SERVERAL OVER THE YEARS. THIS ONE RATES EQUAL OR BETTER THAN THE OTHER ONES I HAVE OWNED
I recently revamped my emergency equipment and decided to add a hand crank radio. Little did I know how soon I would use it! On Dec. 16, 06, a major power station burned near my house. Two transformer explosions plunged 50,000 people into darkness, including me. I knew of the problem, since I had seen the fire on my way home from work.I hauled out this little radio in the dark and cranked vigorously for one minute as instructed. (That minute can seem rather long when you are cranking!) I was rewarded with a loud and clear signal on both AM and FM. I was able to find a news talk radio station which gave me up-to-the-minute information regarding the fire and how soon we could expect power.This is an excellent radio for the money, and I wouldn't waste your funds on more expensive ones. This works just fine, and does what it claims to do. I got about an hour's reception out of 60 sec. cranking and a fair selection of station reception.
I really like the camera. The Carl Zeiss lens is great and gives a extremely clear picture.The only thing that I don't like is the built-in-memory which is horribly small for how big the pictures are that this camera takes. At 8.1 mega pixels, you can only take about 15 pictures before you are out of memory. I'll definitely have to pick up a 2gig+ memory card for it.
Purchased a new laptop which does not have a serial port. This item allowed me to continue to use my Palm IIIC. Setup was quick and the adapter cable works perfectly.
Canon 200EG Deluxe Back Pack + Deluxe Photo/Video 57" TripodThis bag is all it is cracked up to be (with one exception). In some of the promo photos it shows a laptop insert. Well that works only if you have a small laptop. My Dell does not fit :( . HOWERVER, the bag itself is a real winner. I am able to carry all my current lenses, filters, and a host of other items. Great buy!!
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!
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.
I use it with my Nikon d50 and it works as promised. I took some long exposure shots with it last night and they came out crisp. I am also a parent and I find that using a remote is much easier than setting the timer and rangling a toddler in place within the limited window of time. I recommend this device to anyone and I find it quite affordable.Like most reviewers, I think it would have been great if it was an included accessory.
I read the bad reviews here and they are all very particular and specific and odd (i.e., the problems these people are having will probably never happen to you). This version of the iPod is probably going to be the last in its line before they switch over completely to the iPod Touch version. But when I was trying to figure out which one to go with RIGHT NOW, the Touch is 400 freakin' dollars and it only has 16 GB on it! That's nothing as far as I'm concerned - maybe I'm spoiled but I like putting all sorts of things on my iPod besides my entire record collection which is around 35 GB right off the bat. The iPod "Classic" is not perfect or ideal (starting with its stupid name)- the ideal would be an iTouch with 80 GB or higher - but its pretty sweet. The games on it work really well once you get used to the wheel, as far as I know there are no games on the iTouch. The video looks really good on the iPod Classic too. As far as the meat is concerned which is the music, the cover flow works fine - all that stuff about it being too sluggish is b.s. - the sound quality is really good and it comes with about 20 preset EQ settings which are nice. Sync with iTunes is really easy and almost fun and in short its just really simple to use and does the job. My advice is to get this one and wait for Apple to release an iTouch with more GB later, which might take awhile but I just have a hard time paying 400 dollars for 16 gb just so I can move an album cover across the screen with my finger. p.s. yeah, the itouch has the wi-fi internet capability but I have trouble digesting what I read about it, like no java - that's a big setback, most of my favorite websites rely on that -otherwise I'm just looking at an incredibly shrunken version of a website and that doesn't really do much for me.
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.
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.
Ok, I can accept that as a Mac user I am in the minority of Americans, but then, that is one reason I like Mac. What I do not like is being forced to use a PC to eliminate a useless program on the Cruzer. It would be extremely easy for SanDisc to enclose a 'removeal tool" for Macs. They could even put one on their website.I will never again by a SanDisk product. I recommend that Mac users buy something else, anything else, than put up with this type of disrespect.
THE OFFICE HELPER IS A GOOD NAME FOR THIS PRODUCT, BECAUSE IT SAVED ALL THE EMPLOYEE'S FROM HAVING TO GO TO ANOTHER LOCATION FOR THEIR FAXES.
I've owned a pair of Porta Pro's since 1988. I have used the Koss lifetime warranty several times in that period, and every time it's been just fine. On one pair I had even soldered on my own replacement plug, and I called Koss to make sure they would still be covered. The man on the phone said, "You could chop them up into a million pieces and mail the pieces to us in a bag, and we'd still send you a replacement set." Now that's customer service!Sound Quality: You will not find anything in this price range that even comes close. The bass is deeper than you would expect for such a small device, and the highs are clear. The sound is not fatiguing at all. I listen to them at the office every day for up to 8 hours and they are brilliant.Comfort: Since they are open-ear design, they don't make your head sweat. The metal band can snag your hair occasionally but it's not a major problem.Looks: 80's tastic. I think that's a plus, your mileage may vary.Value for money: unbeatable.
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.
brand new factory sealed. Very good remote.comes with usb cable to connect to the internet. you will have to go online to program your devices.Easy to do even if you are not computer savvy. it is not complicated to program this remote. sometimes forgets commands but the help button corrects malfunctions almost instantly. Worth the price
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.
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.
According to the box it should last as long as 8 regular bulbs. This bulb was purchases 2-2007 and quit working 3-2008. One month past the 1 year warranty!
This headphone set travels incredibly well. It's light, easy for our 2 year old use, and the sound quality is very good. Our daughter used it for our 3 hour plane trip to Virginia to listen to music and watch videos. It fits her head very well, though it will easily grow with her. They can fit me as well. I highly recommend this product.
We bought this product in April 8, 05 for my brother. It was cheap, had a lot of memory, why not. Well in less than a month, the little sad face with a bug appeared on the screen. Called into customer support, who gave NO support, said to fax in a copy of the confirmation order, then send the product back to get it replaced. First of all, i don't have a fax machine in my house, and i have to spend money to ship it back in again. RIDICULOUS! Either that, or go to costco and exchange it, and where i live there is no costco. The worst of all, i can't even return the junk.All this process is waste of money, time consuming, and inconvenient. If you can spend 120 on this thing, you wont get your money's worth. It'll die on you in less than a month, then you have to deal with the poor customer support. The funny thing is they consider their support "award winning customer service professionals".Take my advice. BUY AN IPOD!!!!
This is a great item. I use it all the time with my stereo system.
This product is the perfect protection for your Portable External Hard Drive. If you buy one for your laptop and intend to take it anywhere, I highly recommend this. This is actually the second one I've purchased and I'm happy with both of them. Definitely worth the little bit of cost to protect your product.
I'm not sure if I'm being entirely fair giving only 1 star, considering I never really got to see the remote in action. However, considering I bought this universal remote to universally control my devices, I do think it utterly failed in that regard since it could not find a single one of them. I would have considered it acceptable if it had at least managed to control the RCA device for which I do not have a remote control, but it could not even find a device of the same brand as the remote. I will be returning this.
I got this to hook a hub to it and share my usb devices between two pc's. That didnt work, I thought it was the hub at first and tried a different hub, nope. Also you cant hook a thumbdrive to this either, gives nothing but erros. Was able to share a printer but I wanted to share all my devices. I give this device 1 star.
The iPod was all that was advertised as such. I am pleased with the purchase.
Why buy the RV-B99 for a large amount of money when you can buy the RV-B90 for cheaper. They are so similar that there is no point in buying the more expensive one. If you are into music and love phat bass sound then you need to buy this.
I really like this product. It just works.Once updating the flash, it now does WAP in addition to WEP encryption. As with all game adapters like this it is not the easiest thing to set up for secured communications, but it was easy enough.I replaced the antenna with a highly directional high gain antenna and use it for a half mile wifi link. It works great in this application!No, I have NEVER use it with a game console, but as a great stable link hardware, I would purchase another ... If I could find them and had the need.
I have rsi bad enough that I'm trying to change careers. I had hoped that this mouse might be helpful in easing some of the tension; however, it isn't precise enough for efficiently clicking items on my desktop and it tends to drift aimlessly to one side even if mouse if moved towards opposite side. Also the grip is a bit awkward to use it in the air you have to depress the trigger any time you want to use the mouse, which for me is exactly the type repetetive motion I'm trying to avoid. This effectively makes it useless to me as a mouse. Hopefully technology and implimentation will catch up with the idea.
Not a whole lot to say about a transfer unit it either works or it doesn't. This arrived on time and works properly. The price was fair and I am very satisfied with this purchase.
It was between this one and the Sony shower radio, and based on other's reviews and product features, I went the Sangean and I'm so glad I did! It is larger than I envisioned, but that is a good thing. It has large, easy to read displays; it's super easy to program; no screwdriver needed for the battery compartment or pesky screws to get rusty; and it sounds great! This shower radio has already come out of the shower and is following me to other parts of the house. I can see myself taking it out when I start my gardening again next spring and summer. It's very sturdy and solid, and it looks good. Overall, a great buy!
needed a simple webcam to communicate with extended family. It installed easy enough, but our extended family was not using windows and that took some time to figure out. Worked fine till we shutdown our computer, never worked again. When we started the computer it no longer recognized the webcam. Tried to repair and got the "unknown error" message. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling but that was a "no-go". Couldn't find the driver at the Microsoft website which worried me since Microsoft is printed all over the box. We are taking it back tomorrow, and might give the 6000 a try.
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.
From the start the fan would speed up and down like a jet engine in takeoff. Then the motherboard went off and died altogether. I'm avoiding Dell from now on.
Despite my laptop coming with a large disk drive, I've been searching for a convenient way to boost it while maintaining portability. Unfortunately this ruled out external USB disk drives and Flash disks didn't have the size I needed.This adapter allowed me to put a second hard drive into my ThinkPad and increase storage to fit my needs.This is a great product for the price!
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.
This device is well built. It is heavy to ensure that it does not slide around. It has nice blue lights, although a bit too bright. It has a very smooth 6-axis mechanism, that can be a bit too sensitive. With the manufacturer supplied drivers, it can only be used with about 100 applications; most that the average use will never use. As supplied, it rated 2/5.However, when used with the compact RBC9 driver, it can be infinitely adjusted for use with nearly all programs. It can be used to bind to multiple keyboard commands, mouse movements, and joystick even. When used with Firefox and extensions such as NextPlease, you can easily navigate long, multiple pages with a mere tilt. Sensitivity is adjustable as well. There is no limit to what you can do. This may be very helpful to those suffering from RSI / carpal tunnel as you can offload work to the opposite hand naturally. Wonderful device!
Not much to say really. Product arrived on schedule and installed and worked with no problems.
Amazon originally advertised this machine as a combination DVD/VCR, and a VCR that played PAL format tapes to boot, dirt cheap, so I ordered one. And got my boss to order one. When the machines arrived, there was not a VCR in sight, just a DVD player. My boss still hasn't forgiven me.The biggest problem with this machine is the remote, which is erratic in its ability to control the machine. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you press PAUSE and get VOLUME. If I had it to do over again, I'd pay more for a name brand. And for you folks who care about where things are made for political reasons, APEX machines are made in China.
Great little camera.Its a little point and shoot.Does great. Had it for 3 years now.
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.
Have had this for over 4 years now, always dependable and takes excellent quality photos.Extremely easy to use all features.
I couldn't be more pleased with this product. I just made a trip from Philadelphia to State College, PA and only had to change the station once. Sound was crystal clear, with the bass especially surprising me. I just set my radio presets to match the 8 channels offered on the transmitter, so switching them while driving was no problem. As I was initially setting this up I tried to see if the kensington could overpower a station that was playing with moderate strength and it did so without fail. I haven't personally tried any of the other similar products available (such as icarplay, itrip, belkin, dlo), but I am very happy with this one. I am surprised that a couple reviewers on here did not have such good results, as almost all of the reviews on this and other sites have been unamimously positive.
Dear other reviewers,I understand you are having difficulty operating this device. In response I offer the following: I have been using a skip dr. or skip dr. advanced device for 3+ years now. I use the same wheel for 150+ discs with no problem. Here are some tips:The wheel is SUPPOSED to flex in a direction perpendicular the surface of the disc. That's why it is made with a FLEXIBLE design (Notice that all those "spokes" are curved and if you push on the wheel it gives in to resistance.) This is part of the design. Think about it. How else could a circular wheel contact all parts of the disc? If the wheel didn't flex flat it would only contact one point on the disc!Second, spray the disc at least twice to avoid stiction and make sure that the fluid is distributed around the entire surface of the disc. I like to aim at the center then spray again at any area that did not get good coverage. Work quickly so the smaller droplets of fluid don't dry away while you are buffing.Finally, make sure the unit sucks the disc all the way down or else it won't spin the disc. If necessary, give it a light push to make sure it is seated.I don't feel the advanced does as good a job as the original, but it does have a more sensible design (ie no extra disc-tray) I rated the original a 5/5 :)UPDATE: When I first received this advanced unit the buffing wheel was malfunctioning. I called Digital Solutions customer service and they sent me out new buffing wheels. Now it works like a charm! [With my old Skip Dr. I used it until it fell apart in my hands (500+ discs). I sent it into CS and they sent me a new one with new buffing wheels and fluid!]
Got new laptop with no serial port. Ordered this adapter and its just what I needed. Setup was easy and product works as advertised.
I have had this card for a couple weeks now and I can safely say I love it. it may be due to the fact that I upgraded from a 16mb card but the performance on all of the games I play has improved greatly. I love being able to play games like UT2004 with a decent frame rate on my P3 500mhz. I got mine at office max for $15 and it is definately worth every penny. Its not top of the line by any means with all the $500 cards out but if your looking to run some fairly recent games its a good buy.
I got one of these used and it worked great until my friend dropped it on a hard tile floor. It still works but the little plastic clip that holds the battery cover closed broke so it will not stay on (or closed). It sounds like one of the other reviewers had a similar problem. Despite this problem, I really liked this product and if I cannot get it fixed I'll consider buying a new one.
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.
This radio is great to have any where in the house. A radio that can be used for emergencies with the 4 AA or 4 D Cell battery combination. Alsothe AM reception is perfect just like other shortwave radios like it should be. The best thing about this radio is that it has RCA outputstereo jacks on the side to connect to your favorite tape deck, stereoor anything with a amplifier like those separate tuners for selling fortwice as much. This radio is recommended for beginning radio listenerswho want to get to know the shortwave bands and learn about physics andscience in propagation studies. Also its a great radio for the Amateur Radio operators who need to monitor their transmitter using a extracoupling BFO single side band demodulator. You have a choice with this radio to connect a real good shortwave antenna. The Cons are that this radio does not have the long wave bands so if you want to take it to Europe, North Africa Region, and the Asia Pacific Regions you will not hear any long wave stations.
This was my first experience setting up a home network. I found the setup to be relatively easy and straightforward. All the instructions are on the CD that comes with the unit. I hooked up the D-Link router to my DSL modem, with a desktop PC running XP hooked by Ethernet cable to the router and a laptop running Vista connected wireless. I was able to set up file sharing between the two machines with a little more effort. I still have some issues related to reading email on the laptop, but those don't seem to be related to the router.I chose the N router because the router needs to be on the upper (split) level of one end of the house and I wanted to be able to run the laptop at the other end of the middle level. I heard that the worst case for wireless is when the direct path between router and PC traverses through a wall or floor/ceiling on a shallow angle, and my path has both of these features! We have noticed occasional disconnects between the laptop and the router, but so far they have occurred only when the laptop was on but not in use.All in all, the ease of setup and the performance have been much better than I expected. My only complaint is that I don't have a clear understanding of the level of protection I have for my network. I think that the wireless network is password protected, but I haven't tested it with a third PC. I didn't find anything in the documentation about verifying the security level.
Only a few companies make these, so our choices are kind of limited. I needed the right angle plug to come out of the back of my 24" iMac for the optical cable that connects to my Yamaha stereo receiver. It works well, though I'm not sure how long it will last as I wouldn't say the build quality is top rate. Still, for less for $4 I guess you can't beat it......
Apple Airport Base Stations have a history of overheating and ruining the electronics inside. I lost a ABS &quot;snow&quot; unit this way. Fortunately, I found at least two online businesses devoted to repair of base stations, or else buying unrecoverable units at salvage prices.Apple Airport Base Stations are often than twice the price of equivalent devices from other manufacturers. The features of the Apple product do not justify such a huge disparity in price. You're just paying for the brand name.Also, think twice before investing in a 802.11g wireless router, because if you use it for Internet via broadband like DSL or cablemodem, you are limited by the bandwidth of the slowest part of the system. DSL/cable bandwidth is typically about one-fifth of the 802.11g bandwidth. So you aren't going to surf the net faster. A faster router helps multiple computers on your local network communicate with each other (for instance, if you host multiplayer computer game parties), but connecting to the outside world doesn't improve. Of course, if you don't have broadband and your router connects via modem, the bottleneck is even worse.Given Apple's track record of poor quality, premium prices, and dubious benefit of the &quot;extreme&quot; model, I do not recommend buying this product. Get a Linksys or Netgear 802.11b router for $40 or so, and you'll be just as happy. That's what I did, and I'm sending my ABS 'snow' unit in for salvage.
These cartridges arrived on time and they work like they should. Except for being free, what more could you want?
These headphones are not a good buy. I was just looking for somthing to replace my ipod headphones so everyone wouldn't know i had an ipod. I recived them a while ago and i was very disapointed with them. What covinced me to buy them were all the great user reviews, but i dont know what they saw in them because they didn't sound good at all. There was not much bass, and the sound quality was terrible. Plus the cord is not strong and can tear easily. Also, these dont block out sounds as much as they say it does. I've been using the ipod headphones for a while and they sound 10 times better. Im not saying these sony's sound bad because im used to better quality,but because they just sound bad period. You can deffinetly get better quality for less money as well. I used to say that sony was the best brand in headphones, but since i purchased these, i can no longer say that.
I purchased these in late Sept. 2007 on the basis of Amazon reviews. (At the time, all reviews were positive, either 5- or 4-star). Now, I see that there are several low ratings and I'm afraid my experience fits with the latter group of evaluations.To be sure, they did sound great at first....much improved over the IPOD standard issue earbuds. However, one of the two buds (right ear) never fit snug. It constantly became loose and needed readjustment whenever I was in some kind of motion (I have no reason to listen to earbuds when I'm sitting still), especially when I go jogging. However, I put up with this, because they were fairly cheap and did sound nice. And then, all of the sudden, the sound in the right earbud totally died....5 months? I expect more from Sony, or any other manufacturer. Even the IPOD earbuds, as bad as they sound, last longer than that.
Upgraded almost a year ago from the very average 18-55 kit lens that came with my XTI. Wanted more color, contrast and IS and the best autofocus I could find without being too spendy. USM on the 17-85 snaps to attention almost instantaneously, and the stabilization works great. Nothing worse than a lens that you have to wait on while it hunts to find focus, and although the f/4-5.6 is nothing to write home about, the IS helps compensate for the slow aperture when you need it the most.I also have an EF50 f/1.4 for low light indoors, and an EF70-300DO for compact tele, but the 17-85 is what I keep going back to for general applications. IQ is really quite good and the range somehow just fits most composures I come across. Small and light, this EF-S lens is a perfect mate for a APS-C DSLR to use for everyday snaps.I also bought (and sold) an EF24-104L, but the low end was always too tight, and the tele end wasn't far enough (great images though). Also considered the EF-S17-55 f/2.8, but eventually decided to save the dollars.The 17-85 does show a little distortion and vigneting at 17, but easy to fix by 19 if that bothers you (not obvious enough to bother me). 20-85 is always really sharp. Did not really consider any 3rd party lenses, and this was the only Canon lens I could find with IS + USM + Range + IQ + Price. Doesn't seem prone to flare or CA. No dust or problems to report. Zooming is smooth without any creep. I keep a polarizer on most of the time since this is usually used outdoors.
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 found the 3470 battery to be good except for fact it does not hold a charge for no more than a day. If left off the base over night it goes dead.
Very helpful tool if you are running network wiring yourself. Easy to use with color coded wiring diagram easily found on WWW.
Wanted to map a round-the-world trip. The GPS 60 CSx never failed to get a satellite lock to within 50 feet, from an airline window seat. Worked from a jacket pocket high enough so the antenna could see out the window, with the shade up or down. Has a real antenna, not one hidden in the case. Does not work from an aisle seat.Took one local drive to learn how to use the track recorder and Mark functions, worked well with Garmin map software. Can output NMEA code for other map software. Set the track recorder to 6 minute interval, had no overflow problems.Only drawback is that it doesn't provide GPS altitude, just barometric pressure. But that's enough to tell when the plane took off and landed. Aviation models provide altitude but are considerably more expensive. Goes through a pair of AA batteries in 15K miles of flight.The receiver doesn't interfere with aircraft navigation, confirmed by the captain of one of the flights, but some airlines have a blanket ban on electronic devices. A blanket ban is bureaucratic, not technical.
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
The Power Strip arrived today (26 Oct 2011). I plugged it in and no problems are all. the cord is long enough to go around my space so no one can trip. Great Power Strip.
This is very useful for those laptop that don't come with a serial port for those serial console you need to connect...cheap and realible.
ive always loved ipods, but i wanted something different. the zune is very good alternative. it does everything an ipod could do and it has wireless.the new firmware for it coming up should give it some refreshment with the added feature of wirless synching. the only minor gripes i have is that the zune is bigger than an ipod, and the battery life isnt all that great when watching movies. but that is expected.
Pro:Looks niceSounds goodCons:** Analog tuner drifts like crazy **No Single Side BandNo external inputsMade entirely of plasticPower button defaults to sleep timerNo frills in the box (SW antenna, etc)Spend the extra 30$ and get a Sony ICF-SW7600GR.
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.
Have only used a couple of times, but was very easy to use. Was right on with the directions.
I've had this tv for about a month and am absolutely in love with it. I spent months reading reviews and customer opinions on AVS before deciding to make the leap. My other tv is a Samsung 4254 plasma that I purchased a few years back and I noticed considerable noise on the screen and artifact problems during movies.This tv is is worlds better than that one and none of those same problems exist. No buzzing as some have experienced btw. Now my only problem is my addiction to blu ray movies. I can't wait to watch no country for old men on this set...friendo.
I purchased this printer one month ago after owning (within the year) a Lexmark c530dn and an HP2600dn.There is no comparison in quality of print, speed of print, cost of materials (practically half $ of the other two), and quality of machine/parts. The solid ink is a great solution as well.I am a graphic designer and I do a good deal of printing (and printing large files) and I have been searching long and hard for a good machine that I could rely on and that wouldn't eat me alive on ink cost and consumables and that can print my files quickly (almost instantaneously). After trying out two competitors (mentioned above), I finally purchased this one and it's great. Highly recommended.Pro: Fast, accurate, easy to use, reasonable usage cost, quiet, color qualityCon: You will need to be a person whom prints often or daily or the print heads will clog. This is a "working" machine and not something that needs to sit unused for a week or two. Also, when it prints there is a sudden, loud sound as the page is coming out. It's brief, but loud.Update (9/15/2008)One reviewer has recommended a third-party ink and I will not say this is bad (it saves a good deal of cash). However, I am of two minds:A. I have not read any objective reports that say it is safe to use 3rd-party ink. In fact, I can only find reports from users whom say these inks have clogged their jet heads. (Though keep in mind that people tend to only comment if they are complaining.)B. In my reading, one person gave a good argument that you could save enough money on ink costs by using 3rd party ink to actually purchase another Phaser if it goes kaput (because of using the 3rd-party ink). I can't verify this as true, but it's something to think on. :)
Our TV needed to be mounted on a 200X200 plate. This mount comes 200X100. Ordered a adapter plate, and works great.
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.
Hi. I find this product to be very good, but also could find features that need improvement.First of all, I bought this stuff last year and returned it because our laptops couldn't recognize it in the netwrok. Later, I remembered that XP SP2 patches had been installed on our machines just before I tried to use the keyspan server. Since SP2 automatically turns on XP's firewall function, our laptops perhaps failed to recognize the USB server because of this. I wasn't wrong. When I re-bought and installed the USB server later, I reconfigured the security options of XP on my laptops so that the firewall doesn't block the port used by USB Server. Voila, I could see the list of the USB equipments connected to this little gizmo.Once I configured it right, I found out that this thing is very convenient for just everything. Here are my equipments attached to it: a CDRW, an FDD, an external HDD, and a printer. All these gadgets are working seamlessly now.However, besides the above configuration problem, I have experienced one or two problems so far. (If I haven't, I would've given 5 stars to this stuff.) When my EPSON 5200 all-in-one died of clogging problem and I purchased for Lexmark 5270, the autoconnect function of Keyspan USB Server didn't work with the new all-in-one very well. I strongly suspect that it's because Lexmark's poor device driver; however, it's true that Keyspan USB server is incompatible with some all-in-ones. I returned Lexmark 5270 and bought epson stylus c82. As a matter of fact, I believe that usually this goes along with epson printers and all-in-ones.Bottom line: I recomment this machine to anyone who wants more than one PC and USB equipments. However, you need to check your PCs' firewall configuration and, when you buy this stuff or buy another USB equipment, keep your receipt for a week or two. You may have to return this stuff or, if you already have one, your new USB gizmo because of compatibility issues.
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!
The ipod classic Did not work I want my money back please the Ipod did not want to take music
Nice compact bag that looks like it could hold your camera (with lens attached) and maybe 2 additional zoom lenses. Several pockets for extra stuff like batteries, manuals, USB readers, etc. This bag looks like it could take a beating, protecting your expensive equipment. Although it's a Pentax brand bag, it is not designed specifically for Pentax cameras.My only gripe is that moving the dividers are a challenge. The velcro (or whatever they call it these days) holds tight, which is good, but adjusting the dividers take some amount of skill. But it is a good price for what appears to be great quality.Very good bag, but just short of a perfect 5 stars.
Pros: Easy to use, direct connection to your pc by usb, sharp video and photos.Cons: battery life, you need a spare for sure, Zooming is only 20X, but this is not a big problem if you don't want to catch a man on the moon.
It didn't take me very long to install it. It worked great. The USB Connection works good also. Windows 2000 detected a wrong driver and if you ask the Driver installer to look in the CD for the right driver, it detects the D-Link driver properly and it worked perfectly. An ON/OFF switch in the Cable Modem would have been great...its a great Buy. I have used a Motorola Surfboard cable modem (rented from cable company)earlier...I didn't see much difference in the modem. I have D-Link Wireless router also. It has been great as well
I bought the TDP-T30U after checking out a few reviews of it and some other brands (Optima etc) for a home theatre set-up. So far I've found it to be very good, especially in a dark room. The color and brightness are excellent, although obviously in a lit room it doesn't perform so well. The main thing that prevents me from giving 5 stars is that there are only 2 useful inputs; composite and S-video. It'd be nice to have component available as well, because with a DVD player and an XBox, I've already used all the inputs (except the VGA one, which I use occassionally for a laptop). All in all it's a good buy though, and I'd recommend it, as long as you have the room for it (it's kind of large for a coffee-table projector).
Hewlett-Packard used the Crucial brand of memory chips, so the decision to buy the Crucial product was logical when I decided to upgrade my HP Pavilion notebook computer. NOTE: The HP online store offered the same 1 Gig memory chips at a higher price. With Amazon's proven no-hassle return policy, and 3% rebate on Amazon Credit card purchases, it was an easy sale. Chips arrived in a few days (shipped directly from Crucial). Very satisfied.
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 haven't had a chance to thoroughly test this item yet, but I can say that what I've heard so far is great. I would reccommend these headphones to anyone, especially for the price I paid for them ($35).
The money I saved was fantastic, and I cannot tell any difference in the quality of my printing.
i bought these babies about a month ago. i had the Logitech x-540's before these, and let me say there is a huge difference 1: there is way more bass!!! 2: the wired remote control unit is awesome 3: it has a remote 4: they are more sexy looking than the 540's. There are only a few minor set backs that i didn't like, the satalite speakers you need to screw into the wall (or if u trust 2 picture hooks), since i spent over $300 i was expecting the speaker wire to be a lil bit longer than it was(maybe 10ft), although i would guess you could use any old speaker wire. The 360degree surround sound is awesome, i can have it a lil bit more than half way up with the effect (stereo X2) and i can hear it great through out the whole house. i would recommend these speakers to anyone that wants an awesome computer surround sound system!
The filters screw into both the camera and the lens shade so that the shade does not have to be removed in order to change filters. The filters are also threaded so that the lens shade can be screwed into them so the lens shade can be removed without removing the protective neutral density filter. The filters perform as advertised.The filter cases employ a cam-lock that secures the filter.Cosmetically, I'd rather they were also available in the same matte black as the camera's lens shade and the casing for the camera.
I just recently purchased a referbished item from cec-corp and the item malfunction in just a couple of days and i tried to gain information on returning the item but neither cec-corp or olympus would help me, so watch out for cec-corp
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.
This item sets unused because it was too small for being useful; it would cost more to send it back than it was worth to me so I kept it and hoped someday it would come in to use.
Despite what the description says and as some of the other reviewers have pointed out... this is NOT a null modem adapter, it is just a straight-through F/F gender changer. Pin outs are exactly the same on each side. (Wondering if the picture in the description is wrong as it shows an orange band around the adapter yet the one I received has a bright yellow band that states: "Mini Gender Changer".)
I concur with many other reviews found here. Took me >2 weeks to get WPS11 working with BEFW11S4, WPC11, laptop (win95) and Epson C84 printer. Linksys manual/websites not helpful. Many suggestions found here got me part way along but I needed some of my own changes to get things working (plus a late miracle).After trying linksys method removed everything (software) to start from clean:1.Set up with Cat5e cable connections PC-router and router-WPS11. Printer connected and on.2.Access WPS11 via web (192.168.1.100) set up like router (SSID, WEP settings). Set WPS11 fixed IP address (192.168.1.100).3.Install BiAdmin/Printer Driver as in manual. Run printer driver setup as Linksys manual to connect to printer. This was important to get printer port changed to LPT1:SCXXXXXX (Printserver) - where SCXXXXXX is name of WPS11.At this point all good. Printed test page from BiAdmin or anything from windows application.Went wireless: Powered everything down, removed cables, powered up router, then DSL, then WPS11 then PC. Now my problem, wireless connections OK and could print test page from BiAdmin/WPS11 web page but nothing from windows applications (printer communication error mesage).Tried lots of variations - including disable Epson status monitor, changed spooling to print directly to printer. No luck.E-mailed Linksys. Received prompt reply suggesting check my network protocols (to have TCPIP, IPX/SPX and NetBEUI). But I already did have these so I didn't change anything other than looking. Now the miracle - while replying to Linksys tried printing again from Netscape messenger and it worked wirelessly!!!!! Tried other applications -OK! Bemused - what did I do? Sorry I have no suggestions if you get similar problem other than e-mail linksys and pray for similar miracle?I'm waiting to see what Linksys make of my "miracle". Generally I'm very happy with Linksys products (router set up straightforward) but I've suggested they improve WPS11 documentation. In the meantime search the web and pages here and you will find stuff that works.
I don't own this specific model, however I did purchase the Gateway DS 450XL. My laptop worked well for a year and then the nightmare began. The harddrive and screen went bad. I didn't worry because I had purchased the 3 year warranty. After exhanging numerous calls and shipping my laptop back to Gateway. The lapto was returned. It worked well for 2 weeks. I called Gateway again we spent 45 min. attempting the fix the problem. This was unsuccessful. They wanted me to pay another $40 to send the computer back to them . THe service is unsatisfactory and the computer had never worked properly since the first year. Owning a Gateway Product is a nightmare and trying to keep their produts running well is a full time job. I will NEVER purchase another Gateway product. I wouldn't even accept one as a gift.
I have a G4 Tower and Powerbook G4 and it works great! I love that I can just tap the eMarker and forget about worrying to write down the Song or Artist (great for the car!). The cradle is great too, but you really dont need it if you can get to a USB port on your keyboard (where I attach mine). Draw back is their website, too flashy. They need to tone it down, and make it less complicated, but it works! A+ to Sony's dev team!
I bought these mounts with a lot of concern since they're cheap, but after mounting them with my small, i repeat very small satellite speakers, I am very satisfied with their performance. I have samsung speakers from a home theatre in a box and the components that same with these mounts were more than sufficient to mount them with a single screw. I ended up choosing to wall-mount them because of my stud locations, but these would have easily mounted on my ceiling as well. The only downside I felt was that the mounts used screws for connecting to the speaker and surface, but used hexagon screws for its extensions and pivots. This is an inferior way of producing pivot points in m opinion. All in all, I feel these are a success.
There are a number of in depth reviews detailing the problems and improvements of this iPod over its predecessors, so I will be relatively brief. I previously owned a 4th generation iPod, and bought this model after my prior version was involved in aquatic accident. Before that, I owned a Creative Labs Zen Xtra (an excellent digital music player).Overall, I'm fairly happy with the device. The sound quality is decent, and the battery life is a big improvement over my last iPod. The ability to download pictures and videos onto the device is also a nice touch, although the screen is small enough that this is more of a novelty than anything else (I get a headache watching anything longer than 20 minutes). The screen is very bright and is still somewhat readable even in direct sunlight.There are two major downsides. First, the click wheel is not nearly as responsive as the one on prior versions. Scrolling through artist or album lists is a chore. The software allows you to skip down the list alphabetically (jumping directly from A to B to C) if you scroll down fast enough, but this feature seems to activate randomly. Sometimes I have to scroll for 15 seconds to get to the T's, and sometimes this feature will activate and almost instantly take me to the end of my artist listing as I quickly scroll through the alphabet without realizing what has happened.The second downside is the unresponsiveness of the software. It can take up to five seconds for an album cover or covers to load after selecting an artist or a song. During that time, the iPod controls will not respond. This can be frustrating when you are trying to quickly select a particular album or track, and downright annoying if you are trying to adjust the volume after selecting a particularly loud song. Other reviews indicate that this can be ameliorated by disabling the "view album artwork" feature, but this would take away some of the visual appeal of the device.Despite these problems, I am pleased with the device overall. The screen has held up very well despite the rigors of daily subway travel, the sound quality is acceptable, and I usually only have to recharge the iPod once every week or two. I would definitely consider another iPod if anything happens to this one.
Great Product! Easy to setup and they have figured out how to make wireless security easy to install and usable. I also like the small footprint.
GREAT LOW PRICED PAIR OF BINOCS. CLEAR IMAGE,LIGHT WEIGHT, GREAT FOR SPORTINGS EVENTS, CONCERTS OR JUST BIRD WATCHING.I HAVE PAIR OF LEOPOLD I BOUGHT A FEW YEARS AGO FOR $150,THE OLYMPUS PORRO PRISM IS FAR THE BETTER QUALITY.
I ordered this MP3 player for my son's birthday. On the day he opened it the screen was cracked so the figure on the screen was distorted. I called Photoworld, from where it was shipped, and the Customer Service agent was extremely helpful. He told me where to send it and I sent it back. I received a replacement yesterday. I am very pleased with this type of service. Thank you!
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.
I like the rest of the previous reviewers am extremely pleased by the great value of this radio. I came very close to dropping the $150 for the Tivoli, but happened to be at Target later in the day. I have a feeling the Tivoli has a slightly better tuner/antenae, but I'm able to pick up my 6 favorites am and fm stations. Also the ability to output mp3's to the device is great! For $20, you can barely buy cheap pc speakers. This is much better!
My purchase got to me so fast and the packaging was great. I love it!Thanks so much!
If you're looking for a low cost MP3 player/ digital recorder you found it. I wouldn't recommend this product for its advanced features because they are difficult to use.My Favorite feature: The Headset is built-in to the lanyard. This means the ear buds aren't yanked out of your ears.Coolest Feature: You can record songs off the FM tuner and play them back later. ROCK ON!Worse Feature: Play/Pause button, if pressed for a millisecond too long, will pop you out of whatever you are doing and start recording.
Amazon sent me a used tripod. How do i know? The original box was crushed, the pivot arm was bent. So i refunded it
Exactly what I was looking for to replace my cherished 35 yr old Hitachi receiver. #1 need was for a phono input. This unit has this and alot more. Great sound and plenty of power.
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!
I installed this myself using the incredibly lacking instructions. I tried tech support but they refused to tell me anything, saying instead that he could not help me until I researched installation procedures and terminology. It worked for a few days and then suddenly quit working the next time I tried to burn a cd. The troubleshooting manual said that it may stop functioning if you have more than one burning software on your computer. I had windows media player and quicktime installed when I used the included nero burning software successfully several times. After it quit I uninstalled all burning software and only reinstalled nero but in continued to not function and I even took the actual drive out and reinstalled it but that did not work either. Tech support is incredibly awefull, save yourself the trouble and by a respected brand of equipment.
the product works great. it has a really long cord. it came with a warranty.
Great product fits device well and has plenty of storage space for movies and music
the package is similar to the one I order before which does not last long. less than 1 yr. the original battery last about 3 years. when it is good, it is good. just died too fast. I will see how long this one last.
Optical ball, easy to use, does the job well. No need to clean the trackball because it's optical.
It delivered exactly what I was looking for. High quality recording while charging the iPod.
The paper arrived quickly and well packaged. It makes a fantastic background. I love the quality of the pictures I'm getting!!!
Installed very easily, works fine. Netbook users note: drivers are on DVD, but can be downloaded at the sybausa web site (the manual is there, too). Wish it had a case or lanyard hole, though -- it's so small it's easy to lose track of! Guess I'll have to buy one of those thumb drive cases for it.
Between the constant paper jams, inability to use ink cartridges other than the grossly overpriced HP, and ridiculously slow printing times on the rare occasions when it does work, I wish I had never bought this piece of crap, and I paid less than half of what they're asking for it here at Best Buy.Do not buy this piece of crap. Not even used. It will piss you off to no end.
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!
Not much to say! The best 17&quot; LCD monitor on the market. I used many of them including NEC, Dell, and others. This one looks the best and works the best. Sharp picture, great text! I found extremely usefull to rotate monitor 90 when browsing internet! I love it! Was delivered from Amazon on the second day when I choose &quot;free super saver&quot; shipping option. Bought for $609.
I just got this backpack shipped to me a couple of days ago and absolutely love it! And considering the price, it's the best deal I could find. Now all I need is to come up with the funds to fill it with goodies!
Features galore. This little thing is great for taking pics in all conditions. My only "complaint" is battery life is diminished in exteme cold (less than 20F). But my skiing pics/videos are awesome.
These batteries are the ideal replacement for the discontinued PX625 mercury batteries used by cameras produced in the 1970's and 1980's. They provide the needed 1.35 volts which makes the internal meters work properly.
I have been looking to purchase new speakers since Christmas of 2009 because I received a Pioneer Stereo System. I have been using my old Sony Bookshelf Speakers until now, I have looked into many different makers of speakers and have done my research. I was reluctant to purchase these speakers because I have had a few problems with Sony products in the past. But after talking to a few people and looking into other speaker systems, not to mention seeing them on sale on Amazon, I had to have them. I bought them for $214.00 Shipped within a week. I was amazed at the size of the box, I did not realize how big these speakers actually were until they were standing in my living room. I am 5'10" and they come up to the top of my stomach.As for aesthetics they look amazing with or with out there removable grill. The Silver color of the Speakers is almost awe-inspiring next to a smaller TV they almost draw your attention away from what is actually playing on the TV. I have no complaints about the look of the speakers.Sound on the other hand is Amazing. I have only had the speakers for a few days, so I will be sure to add more information about these speakers as they come, but I am very impressed, my dad is also very impressed. So far I have only used the speakers for music because my PS3 is in for repairs. But I will be sure to add information about that as it comes.Music performance is OUTSTANDING I have listened to all genres of music from Hip-Hop/Rap to Classic Rock, and Vocals such as John Mayer and Michael Buble. I am amazed with the base response of these speakers and the fullness of the vocals that come from these speakers. I have cranked my Stereo up to -9.0 dB and had to back off because my house was shaking from the amount of bass these speakers put out. But the unremarkable thing about these speakers is their clarity. These $200 speakers sound better then the $1000+ speakers we use in our schools auditorium. Both highs and lows come out with amazing clarity, even at high volumes.I know that most people would be skeptical buying speakers before they heard them. Trust me I was the same way, but I took the risk and bought these speakers based on reviews. It is probably the best purchase I have made on my home theater system, aside from my Pioneer VSX-1019AH 7.1 Channel 800W receiver. So far I have no complaints about these speakers, they are heavy and built to high quality standards, they perform better the speakers that cost twice as much. As far as I am concerned there is no better value for the money. I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone.
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.
When our old panasonic printer quit working, after 12 years on continuous use, I wasn't sure if I would be able to find a dot matrix to replace it. This printer has worked great. It is fast and easy to use. We have it set up in a business application printing about 20 sheets an hour, 24 hours a day and I have not had any problems with it.
(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.
I've had the HP Lightscribe 740 external DVD burner for awhile, and I've had no problems whatsoever in burning data DVDs or creating the burned "label" as well. I started with an HP DVD 640 internal on another machine, and both have worked flawlessly. The Sure Thing CD or DVD labeling software is very easy to use, and you can easily import your own JPG graphics.The downside is the length of time - about 27-30 minutes to burn a full quality label. But that is stated in the marketing material - so no surprises there. That's why I added a 2nd Lightscribe machine so I could burn labels for 2 CDs or DVDs at once. That's why I give it 4 stars instead of 5 stars.One wish list item -- I hope they add color someday.
I know you get what you pay for, but I'm baffled by the good reviews for this piece of junk. I've owned mine for two years, and all I can say is:-- Images everywhere up and down every band including FM. I hear the same FM station in three places in a 200 mHz span.-- Drift is amazingly bad and constant adjustment of the tuning is required, even on strong stations. Listening to a baseball game on even the strongest AM stations is a chore.-- Shortwave is awful: If you want to hear the strongest shortwave broadcasters on U.S. soil splattering up and down most of the bands, buy one of these.
The battery charged quicker than I expected and lasted longer than I expected. I am very happy with this battery and you can't beat the price!
I love this camera case it is so light and well designed for the amature photographer that I am. I have lots of gadgits and this helps so much to be able to carry everything with me.
I decided to buy this keyboard/mouse combo because it was wired. Yes Wired... I was sick of dealing with the wireless "pain" (batteries, frequent disconnection, etc). For my surprise, this combo was much better than what I was expecting. It's keys are pretty "soft" and quiet. And it includes some handy keys to access basic windows functionality (web, email, messenger, volume, etc). If you are looking for a cheap NON "painful" way of using your PC, this is IT.
This is a first class TV for the bedroom. Deceptively big screen, sharp picture, good sound and simple, but extensive controls. I looked at more expensive and higher rated LCD's, but this looked like the best value. It turned out that I was right. That doesn't happen very often!
i have amazon prime two day free shipping i purchased this item on the 8th of april and today is the and the delivery is in the 14th how is that possible i have two day shipping ..the shipping for this item sucks ,this is not no two day shipping ..it is totally false..shame on u
This item has been great for me so far. I have it sitting in a well ventilated area, but doesn't seem to get too warm or overheated.
I have a tv with 4 hdmi spots. These were a very good price and I a very glad I bought them. I only needed 1 package but bought 2 and gazve 1 away.
I think this is a great alternative to other lens cases out there. I have used this case for carrying extra lenses on hikes, and it stands up well. It adds the protection needed for the lenses be they hanging from the back of a pack or stuffed into the pack. Plus, the neoprene is semi-water resistant, so protects from the elements as well.
I am only using it for audio transmission to enable use of ear buds.in living room. works great for that.
It's good and my iPod stayed working for many hours (around 20) but its bulky as hell. But I liked it. I'd recommend it. I liked the blue lights that showed me when it was going to die.
A beautifully designed piece of hardware. A must have for the economically, but bass-response minded ;-).
I purchased this lamp model a few years ago and it was a Touch lamp with THREE options for brightness. This one is NOT that same old lamp...I had to return it
the product is good and i am very happy because the midland 1001z is good radio whit my antena i can do DX and i have comunication whit people in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Mexico an south USA, my locate is in Ecuator. The product is good
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.
I really like this bag. It can hold a good bit, but isn't bulky. It has a nice padded section for my 15" laptop and / or tablet in addition to my stuff. There are a good number of pockets for organization, but not so many that you forget where things are. I like that you can access the tablet/laptop quickly through a zipper on top or under the flap in the main compartment. The wide outside pocket was great for maps or booklets with quick and easy access.I was going on a trip overseas and wanted a bag to carry on the plane and on our daily excursions. It fit the bill perfectly. I also like the styling. I didn't feel like I was carrying a manpurse. One little detail I liked... the mesh side pockets will hold more than a .5 liter water bottle. I frequently carried a 1.5 liter bottle of water without any problem.
Wow! I'm impressed with the quality and the price. I have emailed &quot;real-time&quot; photos to my friends overseas, uploaded photos to my homepage and photo pages, and developed crisp 4x6 and 5x7 prints. Since there are places where the use of flash is prohibited, simply turn the flash off and correct the photo with the easy-to-use software. I am very pleased with my purchase.For the great price you forfeit having zoom, which is OK since I go overboard zooming in and out, wasting precious battery life. Speaking of batteries, you MUST invest in at least 2 sets of NiMH rechargable AA batteries, more sets if you plan to use the LCD as a viewfinder. For overseas use, you'll need to buy a voltage converter to recharge the batteries, but it's worth it....
A key feature of this camera is its high optical zoom, which is necessary for filming events where you are trying to keyin on a particular person or thing but are relegated to filming at a distance - e.g., graduation ceremonies, sports events, stage recitals. The Canon MiniDV camcorder starter kit with a case and extra battery is a good additional purchase. As other reviewers have noted, it is necessary to buy a firewire cable for transferring video from the camera to the computer. I have not noticed the excess noise that some other reviewers have mentioned. I have found this to be a fine product for its price.
This is an inexpensive solution and a must have for any serious shutterbug going on a vacation. The backpack is so very well designed. Plenty of space for all your stuff. I had enough room for my Canon EOS 20D and an extra zoom lens. I also had many filters and the giant Canon flash. Not only that, but I had plenty of more room for a HD camcorder, a portable XM Radio, an MP3 player, and a Cowon multimedia player....I think you get the message that there is ample space. The straps were very comfortable and the construction is solid. The zippers are designed to enable easy and quick access to the organized contents inside. I walked all over the San Francisco area for a week and hardly noticed that I was carrying anything.If you are thinking of buying....Just do it! You will not be sorry.
We have now had this for a little over a month. We took it on a recent trip. Had no less than 8 satelites at any given time. It readjusts very quickly when deviation for original directions. The software was completely updated so we did not have to purchase any updates. We will be using it on our next trip. It is very easy to use. We have not used the MP3 options yet but most likely will. Great product! Easy viewing screen!
Inexpensive, durable, light-weight, purposeful.This item is a must have for all DSLR owners. Easy to use and works perfectly.This is a good accessory to have.
when my grandmother was alive, she wanted to see more of her new grand baby.but since my sister loves across the country, we cant afford to fly there!so glad for skype!! when she was alive, she got to see her granddaughter and the baby all the time! she really enjoyed that.this thing is pretty good, easy as pie to install and has a pretty good microphone.it sits on top of the monitor and can be focused and moved around as needed.
This drive has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. For most of the time the problem was that it was always "iffy" whether or not the drive would be recognized by any of the multiple computers I connected it to. Sometimes the drive would not be recognized until it was connected for 15 or so minutes. Other times it was never recognized at all.I chanced upon this Amazon review area a few moments ago while doing an online search in Google for "Maxtor external hard drive fail heat" because for a couple of months now (!) this drive has been dead. I have tons of files on it that I'd like to save but at the moment nothing I've tried to revive it has worked. The Maxtor/Seagate website is useless, and before that I'd contacted its Customer Service which was equally unhelpful.I bought this (and another smaller Maxtor drive which has not been as trouble-prone) because I *thought* Maxtor meant quality. Boy am I disappointed!At this time I only want to salvage the many gigs of files on this drive, if possible, and burn them to DVDs as this drive is on its last legs.I will never buy another Maxtor drive, no question about it! :-(
What can you say about a Webcam? It performs as advertised. I'd like more features but you really can't expect much from a USB Webcam.
I just wanted a decent player for working out. I did quite abit of research, and settled on this one.Pros:Decent headphones (but I plan to buy behind the neck headphones for the gym),Drag and Drop from windows explorer (aka. just another drive)FM radio reception/quality is decent.Upgradable memory and softwareUses standard or rechargable AAA batteries.Cons:USB port cover (although not absolutely necessary) will get lost.As far as music management goes I use musicmatch (basic) and auto-dj my whole collection (depending on file size you could select upto 15hrs). Then just export the playlist to the device.I then just select shuffle on the player and wait to be pleasantly suprised by what comes up.Some Caveats:As I ripped my collection to play at through my logitech speakers at work, and did not really care about quality, most of it is ripped at 96kps. This player (and probably any player) makes these files sound somewhat tinny.Ripped the same files at 128kps or using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) setting, they then sounded just fine.Do not bother with wma files, MS digital rights issues are difficult to deal with, and the encoding algorythm used is inferior anyways.
The Ipod came with a virus from the factory. It took four days of inquiry to correct it so that I could download tunes.
DO NOT go out nad buy excessively expensive MONSTER CABLES. The cheapest HDMI nad Dvi-d cables do exactly the same thing.
This is my third IS USM lens. I'm not a professional, just a consumer who enjoys taking impromptu shots. This is why IS was a must for me. IS has 2 modes, the lock on the lens is very nice. I haven't noticed the noise from stabilization as some reviews stated. Some reviews mention the weight. I'm 5'2", 115lbs..on my worst day.. you're going to have some weight in this range. Get the filter to protect the lens. I selected this lens based on the reviews in Amazon and out in Google. I put my 430EX II flash on my T2i and shot a lot of picture of my dogs indoor and there wasn't one missed shot of them running around the house. I recommend this lens to anyone who needs this range (70-300mm), wants a good value, good quality lens on a mid-budget and who isn't caught up in that `what's in your bag' deal.
It is unusual to find stuff cheaper in stores than the prices I find on Amazon, but right after I got this I saw it in Fred Meyers for 1/2 the price.I came back home hopping to return it or get a price match, but it would cost me $5.60... Misses the point..Now I feel "cheated" and will definitely pay more attention at prices in other places before ordering from Amazon again.I know it's not an expensive item, but it's about the situation not the monetary value.
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.
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.
This was given as a gift to my father in 2000. He then gave it to me in 2006. It just stopped spinning discs today 1/4/13.
This is the second one in our office. Employee with the first one would toss out the cartridges when the printer would stop operating with the "Replace Cartridge" message even though the copies looked great.After I got mine, I realized that you could override the number of copies before a new cartridge is needed. We kept upping the number (factory setting was 5000 -- we are now at 15,000!). Sure saves money as the replacements are $115-150 each.
Dear AllI purchased 2 chargers for my Toshiba Laptop[s]--- the first stopped working on the second day-- which I returned to Amazon. The second stopped working today, i.e. within about 2 months--- My suggestion is to always buy from an authorized vendor---Regards,Gurpreet Singh
Good location on outlets, allows 6 large packs and 6 regular size plugs. Used for desk in home office and have a few of each type of plug left over.Only complaint is I wish the plug was able to rotate, as the cable to the surge protector comes off the wall outlet at 135 degrees, and I would have preferred 225 degrees as the outlet is to the right of my desk, and not to the left. A minor complaint, but would make the unit a 5 star for sure.
The cable worked perfectly 1st try, had to get it since my new tv didn't have a dvi input only hdmi. I thought it wouldn't work since the number of pins on the dvi port was different than in my old dvi-dvi cable, but I guess that's how dvi-hdmi works.This is really good value compared to the old Monster dvi-dvi cable for which I paid ~$100 and was only 6 ft.
I bought a 10-pack of TDK tapes in April, 2005 - The boxes say: "TDK - SUPERIOR QUALITY - Standard T-120" - "VHS Standard Grade" - "Videotape for everyday and repeated use recording". The tapes that do work so far, have grainy and blurry pictures and the colors are not vivid and the sound quality is horrible and distorted. The packaging was not up to Amazon's standards. The video tapes were not wrapped or protected inside the box and this is probably why I have at least 1 broken tape (plastic on cassette broke off). They were not protected in the box at all. I'm very disappointed with these video tapes. Not sure if "TDK" is going down hill or if all the big name brand video suppliers are lowering their standards. This was the first time in a few years that I bought new VHS tapes and they have the low quality I would expect in a generic no-name brand tape. Since I need video tapes now, I was forced to order tapes from other companies. I will be trying some other brands to see if TDK's standard tapes are the only brand name tapes lowering their standards. I'm going to try some Maxell and RCA standard tapes and hope for better luck.
These were replacments for a one year old set of Pioneers. What a diffence the Polks image so much better and the quality it outstanding. I would buy again without a doubt.
Good low profile plate. Did not want clips sticking out for the kids and dogs to catch on. Recommend soldering the connections.
I'd like to tell you that it is better than a lot of other cards out there, but I don't think it is. When trouble shooting my network, I decided to return another ethernet card, made by another manufacturer, and see if that was my problem. Since I was using a Linksys Router Cable DSL hub, I thought it could be part of it. NOT, it performed the same. My performance problem turned out to be Norton Internet Security, which was only installed on that machine. Nothing to do with the hardware.All in all, this card is a very nice piece of equipment. It couldn't install any easier. Booted down, with your power plug removed, you install it in an available PCI slot. When rebooting, it asks for the driver, which is located on the included CD. It loads, and your off to the races. No configuring. Just smooth performance.Highly recommended. Linksys has been only good to me.
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.
This thing is cool and I have had no problems with it. If you pay close attention to the manual you should have no trouble, there is one key step before you do any set-up with the unit every time and they explain this in the manual. The remotes are nicer than my car remote. Some of these really bad reviews are probably from people who work for alarm companies who will make you sign a contract for "monitoring fees".
Made my photos full of new color, worked very well. Need to be aware of low light conditions, must speed up the shutter speed.
Just the best. Call on Skype without the headset and the quality is still absolutley amazing.
I bought these headphones based on the reviews but so far I've been very disappointed. They do not stay in place in my ear, I have to jam them in until it hurts for them to stay put. They are so uncomfortable! And if I put them on normally, they fall out within 5 seconds! I can't have them on when i'm on a stationary bike, and running is impossible! It's been very frustrating for me. I purchased these to replace my Apple iPod headphones and those are much much better! I do not recommend this product.
This remote works great! I recently took a group photo and was able to casually join the group photo without killing myself trying to beat a timer getting into the picture.
I'm very pleased with this unit, it is just great!!. The battery lasts for so long that I could never imagine with my old NAPA DAV-309. The sound quality is truly excellent and the most incredible thing about this tiny machine is that you can see all the list of themes in the cd easily and you can jump to another theme by seeing the name of it and artist and NOT A NUMBER!!I highly recomend that unit!!!I-RIVER this is a great product!!
My hubby and I installed this by ourselves in less than an hour, this saved us over $500. for a professional to do it. I am so glad we did not waste our money to have a pro do this for us!!
I recently purchased this camera for a trip and my pictures were excellent. My only problem was with the batteries. They did not seem to charge no matter how long I left them. But the camera and other accessories are well worth it.
We had been using this model for about 10 years when it finally died. It performed all it's functions so well, we wanted to replace it with the same thing. The big box office stores don't carry these models any longer so I looked on line and was happy to find out we could get the same printer again.The order went flawlessly, it shipped right away and we had it up and running within about 5 days. Thanks for the great service.
I saw this and thought I would gamble as this small a device with USB plug just had to be "flimsy" but it wasn't. Its solid when broken in half for plugging into the usb and it plugs in firm as well. someone else mentioned a speed issue which I didn't notice but I wasn't holding a clock to it iether.I bought this for my new treo 700w and it works great, very simple no software smooth as silk!
Asus M2NSLI Deluxe Green Nvidia socket AM2 ATX:This motherboard arrived on time and in excellent condition (as all my packages bought from Amazon). Set-up was simple, no hassels whatsoever and my computer has been running great. Performance I've found to be steady and of a very high standard.My computer built by myself, has an AMD athlon 64 x 2 dual core 6000+ 3.0 Ghz processor, Nvidia 8600GT sli ready graphic card, sata hard drive a dvd drive and dvd/rw drive, all in one card reader running windows xp. I've not found nor had any problems whatsoever and found this Asus motherboard to be of a very high performance. ( It's not my first Asus motherboard. I prefer using Asus as I find them to be highly reliable and long lasting.The other computers I've built for customers, have been going strong using Asus and AMD processors 4 - 5 years now).I must say I expect the same from this motherboard and processor.
Belkin makes a lot of good quality items that are reasonably priced, this is no exception, does exactly what it claims, provides protection for computers or entertainment center. I got this when I upgraded to a flat screen TV on the wall and I didn't want to worry about it.I would recommend people consider a smart strip, which will turn off peripherals automatically when the main item (TV, Computer) is off. This would provide protection while saving electricity.
If, like me, you're used to iDevices, then this thing will seem a big thick. It's well worth it, though. The large screen is better than any MP3 player I've ever owned. The back and play/pause buttons are very useful, too. This thing is so sturdy, that you'll probably think it was shipped in a case when you get it out of the packaging.
I've had my rio cali for 2 months now and I really dislike it. I use it while running and have found that the joystick control is very hard to use while you're moving. I frequently hit up or down instead of forward and the display is too small to see when you are moving so I don't know what the player is doing.I don't like the metal belt clip because it rubs against my skin and chafes it... I might be allergic to the metal but I currently have two welts on me from the clip.My other complaint about this player is that if you want the songs to play in a particular order, you have to remove all the songs first. If you delete some songs and transfer some new ones, they will fill in the gaps and therefore be out of order. I find this really frustrating because I like to keep whole albums together rather than split between other songs.About the only thing I like about this player is how lightweight it is. I wouldn't recommend it for runners.
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!
Product was as expected, good price and shipped promptly. Would buy from this seller again. I would have liked to be able to increase or decrease the volume instead of just on and off but this is not a high end amp.
Good picture quality, resolution, colors. Sound is OK. Does not have code for remote. So works with only its remote.
If I could give it zero stars, I would. First off, I took a chance on it because I thought that it would be a great way to carry all my music in one place. In the end, I went through four ipods and I'm probably out at least fifty bucks once I finish selling it on ebay.The first one had problems with the sound, so it was exchanged after less than three months. Then, it got replaced again for the same problem less than three months later. I thought my problems were gone, but the next one they gave me had a battery that would only run for half an hour, which eventually dwindled down to a mere fifteen minutes. They sent me a new one, and I decided that was it and to sell it.The other thing that most people don't know is that their "protection plans" sounds like something the Mafia would offer. They are just a way to squeeze more money out of you and you'll need them because they don't build their products that well. I saw all kinds of people in the Genius Bar who had lots of problems with their stuff. After the last phone call I had with the customer service, they told me that after that call, the next one would be $50. The protection plan for the ipods runs at about $60. It's got to make you think, why have such expensive protection plans? Because Apple has made it so that they're stuff will break so you'll need them. I'm out of the Mac Cult.Get an iriver, a sandisk, or a creative muvo. Just don't bother with this.
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.
Acuracy when on highways is off by at least twelve feet sometimes . Even when grabbing 8 satelites. But on trails seems great.Definatly get yourself at least 2 sets of rechargable batterys.Maps are expensive I think.overall happy with it .I would suggest buying on Amazon w/ maps and batterys as a complete package. A complete package could run 400.. but you will be very happy.
I have used hundreds of these discs on my panasonic dvd recorder for movies and tv shows. These discs have not been any problem for the most par, perhaps a bad disc once in a rare while. I do not know of any brand that has a 100% rate of perfection though. These are as good as any.
My Only complaint is the memory card was defective in a sense that the 2GB memory card was only able to hold 11 pictures and unable to save. I have an hp photosmart 2610xi all-in-one which has a card reader and an error appears can't read it only out of the camara. And that's a shame. Over the week end I went to the Auto Show and I was disappointed with the unit only to find out it was the memory card, I didn't bring a spare one with me. It was the last day of the auto show.
Sitting at my desk for most of my day.. I needed to be able to move freely and not feel strapped down. With the extension cord i have the freedom to move back and turn my head without having my headphones to get ripped off my head.. Great product..
The right earpiece sounded like a torn speaker cone on the Bass notes. I checked the music with another set of headphones and the Koss UR40 was definitely bad. I had to send it back under warranty. Cost me postage but they did waive the $6 handling charge since it was brand new.Waiting for the replacementBased on this experience I'm not sure I'd get these again
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.
While I appreciate the reviews of those who own the earlier model of this product, I actually rather like the brown stitching (reminiscent of old leather photo albums) and am also happy that there is not a plastic label holder on the handle as I do not plan on labeling this item (and if I did in the future, I would just print a nice, professional-looking label on my computer). I also have no use for a removable insert.While it is possible to stuff a CD and its accompanying booklet into one pocket, it was a tight fit so I chose to store them separately hence, I need to buy another case. I bought my current case from a big box store and it cost over $50. I very much appreciate that I can get another one on Amazon for just a little more than half that price. It is definitely the nicest looking case with this much capacity that I could find.
works well most of the time the range is not as great as i was hoping as you really have to point it at the sensor or you wont have a chance of catching that shot you wantedim using it on a d80, but for the price you really cant complain
I have had many 'universal remotes' some were programable, but the Harmony 720 was the easiest to set up.The only effort involved was to get all the EXACT Model Numbers for the devices you want to control. Using the REMOTE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE made the setup easy.
everything i needed to set-up, install, and begin using the webcam was right in the box and simple. my parents are the ultimate users of this camera, and they have no trouble using it to talk to their grandkids over the net. simple, inexpensive, and works well. the vendor got it shipped to me even quicker than the method i had paid for, so high rating for them as well.
A good value, and very good prints. I've purchased the 40 sheet packages before and been quite pleased. Yes, the cartridges may run out, but it depends on the prints. If it occurs within several prints, well, you should see how it goes with regular photo-processing! I used to get about 3/4 of the manufacturer's expected quantities and had to eat the difference, despite the high level QC. These prints, from a 6000 printer dock, are spot-on and worth the expense for the convenience. We're speaking about snapshots here. I had expectations for something mediocre and was pleasantly surprised.I wish I could say the same for the EasyShare software. It IS mediocre, and troublesome. I mostly print from the camera. Good alternatives exist, fortunately. There should be more more user control over installation and definitions.I think Kodak has created a decent product overall and I will buy from them again, for cameras, printers, and paper.
DO NOT buy this product if you have a Mac. There is no manual, only a CD that would not open on my Mac. I was able to rig up an old PC and start the "Wizard" which I did not find too helpful. Fortunately, a family member in another state has had considerable experience with wireless networks and by spending the better part of 3 hours on the phone, solving problems with the computer, DSL modem, and router, we eventually got it installed. It appears to work as it should, but the installation was a miserable experience. Had I known it would be this tiresome, I would have bought a Mac router in the first place for a few more $$.
Received My battery for use with a Sony 505 series.battery worked when received ... powered laptop for about an hour..Never accepted a charge, and never worked again after that in either of two 505-series laptops available for testing.
I really recomended, because it was delivered in just 3 days! I bought it for a gift and my friend was amazed with it. Tha backpack also fits a macbook 13', so is very practical.
They work great! I ordered these headphones so that I could watch TV (which shares a common wall with our master bedroom) after my wife retired for the evening.I wasn't prepared for how much better everything sounded with the headset compared to our "open air" system.After trying them, my wife agrees, and we are planning on buying another set for her (even if she isn't trying to sleep).
I bought this to go from the optical output of my Sharp HDTV to the input of my Yamaha RX-V665 receiver. Plugged it in out of the box and it's worked great. It has even illimnated some of the lip-sync delay I had when using the RCA jacks previously. Not sure if that's a circuitry problem on the Sharp side or the Yamaha side or both, but it's fixed now. My Yamaha only has 2 optical inputs and those are already being used by my CD player and my XBOX360. I've got one of the first 360's that does not have HDMI out or I could have used that instead and saved and optical input. This optical to coax converter was a much more economical solution than upgrading my XBOX just for the HDMI output! Although I don't have much time on this converter, I have not had to reset it at any point yet as I have read in other reviews (mostly for a different converter box). That's pretty important to me because I keep my wiring neatly tied together and hidden behind my system and I certainly didn't want to be crawling back there to reset the converter.
This little player is pretty awesome for the price. The SD slot and ability fo function as a USB drive is awesome. I emailed Sandisk about an earphone problem and got a response just 10 minutes later! The included case is very snug and secure. I am very pleased with my purchase.
What a great product! If you are a Mac user, and need a CD burner that will work... get this one and save yourself the trouble.I previously owned the IOMega usb CD burner and had nothing but problems with it. I was intruiged by its bargain price... but like they say: &quot;you get what you pay for&quot;.I broke down and bought this burner, despite its price. I had heard from enough people that USB burners &quot;just don't cut it - save yourself the trouble and buy FireWire&quot;. They were right. This burner has given me NO problems whatsoever. I have burned close to 100 CDs on it and not ruined a single one thanks to Que!Fire's burnproof technology. This is not to mention the fact that I can burn 80 minutes of music in 8 minutes with no lagging in the sound quality.I might also note that this burner comes with a leather carrying case. I don't really plan on bringing my burner with me when I travel... so the case has in turn made for a fantastic toiletry case... a pocket for my razor, toothpaste, razor.......
Got it in 2008 and am still using it.Was able to carry my DSLR, 4lens, a laptop and accessories!!Will have to get a new bag when I'll upgrade my camera.
This is a good product - for the price - there are better quality products that are better material, but these work just fine and are good quality as I said for the price.
I used these connectors when installing the subwoofer in my car to tap into the stock wiring harness. They worked great, no issue with the resulting sound quality. These made the job a breeze.
This is not the best way to get started in astronomy.The low power eyepiece is fairly useful, the higher power one less so, and don't even think of using the barlow. The maximum useful magnification for a 60mm scope is about 120-140x, assuming the objective lens is of good quality. When you use the middle and high magnifications provided with this scope, you exceed that limit and the increased image size is more than offset by breakdown.To their credit, the manufacturer 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 this scope is rather limited. Some star clusters will be dimly visible, but galaxies and nebulae will be barely--if at all--visible.In a way, it is hard to fault Celestron for making and marketing this scope. Their upper-tier instruments are quite good, but the big money appears to be made on mass market toys like this. In one sense the sale of these scopes subsidizes their good models. Just make sure, gentle reader, to stay away from the toys.Using an astronomical telescope is not like playing an MP3 file and but rather like playing a guitar. It is a learned skill. And 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; Celestron's own 6" Starhopper can be found on Amazon for under $290.For more information on buying telescopes, see my encyclopedic guide on Amazon: "So you want to buy a telescope."
What a piece of crap. This item is priced ~50% less than competitors - now I know why. The item simply would not communicate with my iPaq 4355. I tried every angle possible to get the keyboard to communicate with the PDA. Don't waste your money on this item.
I used this for my dorm room for summers and it served me really well. It gives very good air flow in low setting and makes low noise at that setting as well. Easy to install and is very light to cary around.
Its a great mp3 player but i really dont like scrolling through what feels like 50 million songs just to get to a certain song. Im just going to buy an ipod. But besides that its a great mp3 player. When i get my ipod im just going to use this for the microphone.
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!"
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 just bought it for my CFA Exam.It was required by the CFA Institute as an eligible calculator.Compared with another alternative of Casio,BAII Plus is easy and convenient to use.
Excellent service and delivery and the frame is absolutely gorgeous! It is intended as a gift for someone who is very well-to-do and this frame will not be out of place in their space :).
This scanner makes excellent resolution scans of prints and film. I've printed some of the photos I scanned with it on my little Canon Selphy CP510 and the print quality is really very good. I had to retouch some of the photos in Photoshop Elements because many of them had some dust and other marks on them. The scanner is super fast too and you can scan as many photos as you can fit on the glass plate. It will automatically crop them and make as many files as there are pictures. It seems that in the past some people had trouble getting the 8400F to work well in Windos XP. I've had no trouble using XP and scanning using the front buttons as well as acquiring from the computer works with no problems whatsoever.
As I became more comfortable with my Canon EOS I began to purchase accessories for it. In planning for a week long trip to the Bahamas I needed a larger camera bag that could both serve my needs and be acceptable to the airlines as a carry-on in addition to my computer. This photo backpack was simply superb. It is incredibly light, easily fits under the airline seat or in the corner of a luggage compartment. I brought the camera, two extra lenses, including by 300mm telephoto, flash, battery charger, and even my digital video camera in the bag. It fit easily with plenty of room for spare disks for the video camera, it's charger, extra batteries for the Canon and even an extra compact flash disk tucked into a closed compartment inside for safety. I could even slip in maps and a book to read on the plane in the multiple pockets. Back at home it was easy to attach a tripod underneath. Since I often carried a backpack for shopping, etc. I wore the camera bag backwards on my chest which meant I could easily grab the camera for a quick shot off the top. The bag served far more needs than I imagined when I bought it.
I purchased two Rino 120's through Amazon. I am very happy with them.I tested the radios in thick woods with gradual sloping hills. I was able to get about one-half mile clear communications between the two radios. The peer to peer position reporting feature worked perfectly, as well as the GPS features.The advertised "up to 5 mile range" etc. you see on radios like these only happens under perfect conditions which nobody is likely to ever encounter. Knowing this, I wasn't disappointed. The half mile range will do fine for my use.I was a bit disappointed with the lack of detail in the Topo map software, but it is still servicable.All in all, a good product.
I purchased this all in one unit at the beginning of May as a birthday gift for my daughter. Upon her opening it yesterday--there was NO USB cable provided with the unit. I checked the listing and it says nothing about a cable not being provided. I then contacted amazon--they say contact the Lexmark company. I did that. Just got an email from them--there is nothing they can do. So--I guess--I'll never know if this dang thing works or not. Well--if I am willing to order and pay for an USB cable from Lexmark---around $32.00--I can find out. So much for this being a good deal!!!!!
I bought this cable to replace one of those cheap $10 HDMI cables. That cable, straight from the box, gave us annoying horizontal banding when used with our new Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player and Toshiba 34 inch HDTV. I had even blown out the connections thinking it might have been caused by dust or something, but the problem persisted. So I began looking for another affordable alternative to the $100+ Monster Cables and found this model. It may not be the most advanced, but it works well for us, giving a crystal clear picture.I do question whether this cable will reliably transfer 1080p signals, since one part of the packaging indicated 1080p compatibility, while another part seemed to indicate that 1080i was the best it would do. I cannot test this, because our TV maxes out at 1080i.It's true that digital signals are just a bunch of ones and zeros, but the construction of the cable does play into the reliable transmission of those bits. Some people may get lucky with one of those cheap $10 cables, but I got what I paid for.
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.
Bought the product to scan business cards and discovered the software was marvelous and the on-line access was wonderful for updating my database.The porgram worked very well integrating with OutLook, and again I was pleasantly surprised how well is sycronized.
I've traditionally been disappointed with ear-bud type headphones, but after reading some great reviews and the price drops on these, I decided to give it a try. Don't confuse these ear-plug types with the ear-buds; there's no similarity of function or comfort.These are the best headphones I've ever owned. They're perfectly comfortable with fantastic rich, deep sound. When the bass punches, it feels though your head should be vibrating. They block out sound wonderfully well, which suits them well for plane travel or public places. These would be well-suited as an alternative to $300 noise cancelling headphones.
Magellan Maestro 3100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is the best GPSsystem for the cost. It is very easy to use....and pound for pound when it comes to cost and usability it is on top!
this filter works great. Made all my skies blue and also helped block reflection in water for awesome ocean pics.
Now I don't have to run to join our family pictures! It works perfectly - regardless if it's indoor, outdoor, bright, dark, etc.
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.
For what it's worth, I just used my ETrex Vista today to go GeoCaching for the first time. (My 9 year old twins and I had a blast!) Here's what I've noticed in my first week about the unit:1. Reception seems to be excellent! It worked all day in the forest under moderate tree covering. I never got a notice that the signal was lost, and the navigation seemed to be dead-on in every instance.2. Despite reports to the contrary, this unit seems to work great in my car! This was my biggest fear since I plan to use it while traveling, but so far it looks like my fears were unwarranted.3. Accuracy is good. I took the advice listed on the Geocaching web site, and used common sense when I got to within 20-30 feet of the cache.I've had nothing but positive experiences so far, and looking forward to more.PCG
I wouldn't have paid full price for this but at a little more than the cost of a spare battery it was a good buy. I have two regular 8800 batteries but when traveling and away from a charger I wanted something I could fall back on and AA batteries are available anywhere. Another reason is I don't know how long Nikon will continue to carry the battery designed for the camera. I already have a JVC camcorder that it is impossible to buy a battery for, leaving me tied to the power cord it came with, as well as a few other appliances with propriatary "rechargeable" batteries that have expired and can't be replaced.I attached the battery pack to my camera to test it out and using a mix of NiMh batteries was surprised at how long it lasted. As somebody already mentioned, with the battery pack on the camera is does not fit in the Coolpix carrying case, it does fit well in my Lowepro case I used to carry around my 35mm SLR cameras in. The batteries also add quite a bit of weight so you need to consider that if you are doing a lot of hiking.
Well, I purchased this for my HP Media Vault NAS device (which I love, and is the subject of a separate review), as one of the only drawbacks of the Media Vault design is that it has no redundacy.Doing a search for the best price / performance ratio, I selected the Seagate Barracuda drive. Also, as a note to potential purchasers of a second drive for the Media Vault, there are a number of drives that it will not work with. Since there are no incompatibilites with the Seagate drives (seems to be mostly Western Digital drives that won't work), that also helped me pick this model. It works fine with the MV. You can choose to install it as an additional 500 GB of storage, for a total of 1 TB, or add it as a mirror as I did, giving you a total of 500 GB of redundant storage. Now I finally have the peace of mind to fill this sucker up and not worry that I'm going to lose my entire digital life in one hard drive crash. The odds are very low that both drives will fail at the same time. Also, and I didn't know this at the time of purchase, but this is the exact model that already shipped with my MV, so I now have a mirror of two of the exact model drive. Cool! If HP likes it, then it's good enough for me.
The ink cartridges arrived as described and very well wrapped and protected in a strong package. They were sent right away and arrived sooner than expected. Very happy with this vender. Thanks.
i got the wrong item shipped. i was supposed to get the RSA number from pc universe but they never bothered to follow up. will not by anything again from pc universe.
When I first got the tripod I had my doubts about it handling a full size DSLR with a heavy lens. After several outings with it I am amazed at how well it performs. The ball head takes a bit of getting use to but now I love it. This tripod even when fully extended is a work horse. For those low to the ground macro shots it is super. The legs fold out and the main shaft screws into. Versatility is the key with this tripod! At just over 2 pounds it is a joy to carry with me on those mountain hikes to the falls or anywhere. My much heavier Manfrotto is collecting dust now because when I hit the outdoors with my camera I carry only my Silk Sprint Pro GM!
I installed this modem thinking that since is was made by Best Data it wouldn't be a piece of crap. However, it is a piece of crap. The Speaker stays on continually and the modem speed only gets up to about 40000. (my phone line is clean and my other modem always hits 48000+) I am returning it today.
If you are looking for the Top Of The Line MP3 player....you have found it. The 40Gig give you the best bang for buck..givens Apple new 30Gig for $50 less. I wouild get the 40Gig while they are still around. iPod the only way to go!!!!
I bought this once I found out that my ipod wouldnt fit in my camel back for bike riding. But now I pretty much excusivly use the shuffle for everything. Its fast and easy to use, doesnt take any setting up and is ready out of the box. The only problem I have found with it is that the shut off switch is on the back and its hard to remember to shut it off everytime I'm done with it, which leads to the thing being compelety drained. But, it's easily solved because the thing charges very quick.In fact, I'm using it right now...I'd pretty much recommend this to anyone that is considering getting a mp3 player of any type, even over the larger bigger ipods... espeically since you dont have to worry about it breaking or the screen fading... cause it's cheaper and quite durable.A must have for any sport enthusist... runners, bikers etc..
I bought this router to replace an older D-Link I had been using. I was somewhat weary about buying another D-Link but some of my friends convinced me that they had gotten better. After receiving the router I began the setup process which was relatively easy. The only complaint I have about it would be the same as I have always had with D-Link being that the administrative screens are sometimes complex to navigate. The range of service for the router seems to be good. My home is made of all brick and I am still able to receive a signal outside in my backyard using my laptop.
I bought a radio/CD player (admittedly, pretty cheap - but it looks nice in my office) with no inputs for an antenna. My favorite local AM station was vitually inaudible, with a great deal of hiss and buzzing (odd, because a most other AM stations came in clearly). I figured I'd have to return the radio, but then came across this Terk antenna. I wasn't ready to believe that you didn't need to plug it in - but you don't. You simply set the antenna right next to the radio, tune the antenna's tuner to match the station on the radio, and, at least for me and my single station, it comes in loud and clear.
it took very little time to set up and works like a charm. i've only had it for 1 month and haven't had any problems.
I attempted to install this unit on two different Windowss XP laptop computers and have been unsuccessful in both cases.Case 1 - The driver would not allow the device to be loaded by Windows.Case 2 - Installation went fine, got an error stating that the software license does not support this Bluetooth device whenever I tried to open the software.In both cases I downloaded the updated drivers and documentation, but with no success.These devices may be OK for Macintosh systems, but they are useless for WinXP.This is my second strike for Belkin, and I will not be purchasing any more products from them. Belkin made good quality products a few years back, but those days appear to be gone.
I love this webcam! It is definitely an upgrade from the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000! The features are so easy to use and it's very idiot-friendly ... even my 6-year old niece knew how to use it! The picture is very clear, it seems like I bought a $100.00 webcam. For what I paid for, it is a gem!
Now that I've been using this transmitter for a few weeks, I've been surprised by how well it actually works. The area I live in has so many radio stations that you cannot find an empty station that has empty neighboring stations as well. When I first used the transmitter, I left it on 88.1, since I knew that was an empty station. The device worked just fine, but it had some static. Come to find out, the static was there because 88.1 wasn't empty in the first place, but the transmitter played right over it! The device does produce some noise that's a bit louder than average radio static; but like I said, that's probably because I'm not able to get a station with empty neighboring stations. It works extremely well for its price!(Note: it does not charge an iPod Nano 4G; but it doesn't claim to, so it's all good)
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.
I got this over a year ago and its still working great, highly recommended
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.
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.
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.
There are a plethora of dvb cards on the market and i had a hard time choosing one. But after some research i hit the money with this one. Crisp video, the tuner is very strong as well. Video capture from camcorder is good quality, very little if any frame dropping.I use this in my HTPC running mediaportal and sometimes dvbdream. Very nice card.
This product is a terrific buy. Could not have asked for better. Works fabulously with my LG Rumor.
my stepfather loved his palm pilot. I bought it for him as a Christmas present. However, within a month it was unable to move past the caliberation process and shortly there after, half the screen stopped working! beware of this piece of crap!
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.
I just got this computer about a month ago, and it's the best thing i've ever had! Well, of course it is, its a mac. All Mac's are good. Pc's are not nearly as good as mac's. My friend has a pentium 4 2.33ghz and my iMac runs at least 5 times faster. Mac's run faster because of their processors. Mac's have proccessors that process information by 128 b chunks. Pentium processors process information in 64 b chunks. So there. They are MUCH Faster. Plus, they look much cooler than a brown box (PC). If you look at all of the professional movie editiors, they don't use PC's, because they aren't reliable at all. Of Course, they use Mac's and Final Cut Pro. Name one PC that comes with a movie editing software, music software, music editing software, GOOD speakers, Quicktime, a DVD burner, and an optical mouse (just to name a small amount of of things that come with a mac). There's just only one thing that PC's are better at doing than mac's, CRASHING! If you want a real computer, get a mac! You'll love it! I Promise!
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!
When I first saw the 80GB iPod, I TOTALLY FELL IN LOVE WIT IT!!! I mean, you gotta give it some credit here. This is actually G.O.O.D. Ya see, I absolutely LUVVVV music, and this iPod holds 20,000 SONGS!!!! And it has tv, and more. Tons of storage space. The good part is, I can get pink ear buds and a pink skin for my 80GB iPod!!! But, you might want to reconsider. If you need MORE storage space, then ya have to wait 4 the next generation iPod. [...]
Great product!! If you have enough capabilities to stick this correctly into a USB plug, you have what it takes to use this product... It's that easy. Just plug it in, go to the My Computer icon on any PC with Win 98,XP,2000 etc and use it like you would any kind of drive. I've encountered one glitch with it... a few PCs with the USB port in front wouldn't recognize this (I just plugged it into the port at the back and presto), but it seems to me like this is not a problem of the device, but of the PC I tried it on. Highly recommended!
For the money, this headphone can't be beat. All the advantages of 'wireless'; coupled with the fact that it feels and sounds better than most 'wired' headphones of the same price range. Senheiser is definately the leader in sound reproduction.
it is a nice camera bag,but as some reviews said,the slid on the front is too big,though it offers a place for the extra battery,but it is not soft enough to fold when nothing is in there
I purchased this bag for my Canon Rebel XSi. I had bought a few lenses and the bag I had been using was not big enough. I liked the look of this bag. It's a bit more sporty than some other bags. It looks like a regular back pack and wears like a regular back pack. I was very glad for that, because using a bag w/a shoulder strap gets a bit annoying when out walking around and such. The padded straps are comfy and it adjusts easily and comfortably. I liked the color of the bag too, it was a nice nutral color. The bag has so many little pockets and areas for things it makes organization simple! The main part of the bag is well padded and I feel very comfortable putting my camera and lenses in there knowing they are well protected. Great value as well. It's moderately priced for such a good sized bag. It was a bit bigger than I expected so I was nervous at first that it would be "too" big, but everything fits so well and I still have room for extras. I love this bag.
Positive:+ WMA Compatable+ Voice Recording+ Appears As A Drive For Drag-And-Drop+ 20 Hours Battery Life+ USB 2.0+ Rio Software Is DecentNegative:- Screen Not Color- No FM Tuner- Somewhat Cheap FeelingThis is a good player, but you may want to check out the Creative Zen Micro and the iRiver H10-5GB before making your choice.
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.
how could that statement be made and not be fasle advertising, i bought this peice of junk last year before i moved to germany, i thought it would be nice to have for my many feild experience i would have in the army, i was wrong, the picture is so small, yes it is a mini tv but come on really, here is some advice go to a pawn shop, plop down 50 bucks for a used 13 inch tv. The sound, well its not that bad if you like 8 dollar discman speakers, the light on the screen is from the edges and not filterd at all so one side may get more than the other thus making a big huge white blob on your screen use your 120 bucks elsewhere
This remote did not work with any device I tried. It won't work my Magnavox VCR/DVD with any of the Magnavox codes provided. No codes are provided for the Viore plasma TV, and the search feature came up with nothing that will work. Before buying, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer and asking whether it will actually work with your equipment because clearly "universal" means "sort of".
This product is really nice. It works great and I have had no problems with it yet. The only down fall to this product is one of the cords is really short so it is hard to function from any other place in the car except for the drivers seat. Other then that it is a great product for the price.
Idem works great! I have had the powermid for almost 1 year and it still works great. I would recommend it to everyone.
My first foray into GPS navigation. It is amazing the amount of capability that is packed into a small package. I was not expecting to actually use the Bluetooth but I do, the only problem is my wife complains about echo when she is on the other end of the call. Navigating your phone book and placing the call is best done from your handset itself.As good as it is it's not without problems. The databases are not perfect, telling me to exit the highway to the left where no exit exists, and the business finder is about 2 years old. Also many of the advanced features either require additional purchases or subscriptions. These can be expensive. Somehow I haven't quite figured out how to resume navigation if I get out of the map. It offers you the option to Stop or Detour, but not Resume. What am I missing???? (Duhh, I have since figured this out,not difficult but not necessarily intuitive either)Finally I would recommend that anyone who has doubts about the usefulness of the added features(European Database,Bluetooth) jump down to the 350 or 360. The 350 in particular packs a lot for the money and is likely enough for most people. The Bluetooth(360&370)function does have issues with audio quality in my opinion and is more of a novelty for me at the moment. The European Database(standard on the 370)is of course useful only if you plan on traveling there, and can be added separately to the lesser models at a later date if you change your mind.So the 370 is great but the 350 is probably the route I should have taken, no pun intended.Update: I have had the unit now for over six months and I still like it although I have learned not to trust it completely. You should still use some common sense when going somewhere. It seems to struggle in New Jersey, but I guess everyone does. Also it has started to get slow when starting up, spending an unusually long time searching for satellites.
I received this product as a gift and aside from the fact that it was free, I don't care for it at all. The wireless reception is very bad - if the receiver is more than a foot away from the keyboard, it will drop keystrokes and lose connection. The receiver needing to be less than 12 inches from the keyboard sort of defeats the entire purpose of it being wireless in the first place.Others might feel differently but I don't care for the ergonomics of the keyboard at all and find it awkward to type on. The mouse has a cheap feel to it and seems sluggish, the mouse wheel has, for want of a better word, a gummy feel to it, and hasn't loosened up substantially since I received the set a few weeks ago.So far the only positive is that the mouse seems to conserve battery power fairly well - but this set is on a system that doesn't see a great deal of use so that may be part of the reason.
I got this remote after purchasing a cheaper remote. The cheaper remote (I believe it was $9.99) was horrible. So I decided to got with the Nikon remote like I should have done to begin with. It's wonderful. The range is great and it comes with it's own little case. Very happy with this remote! I use it all the time.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 680 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorI can't really mention any positives of this GPS over others. With my experience, routing on this unit (at least in Portland, OR,) is inferior to TomTom products. It frequently chooses routes that will get you to your destination, but they are usually the slowest way to get there. I wouldn't recommend getting the MSN Direct service for traffic. It only works on the Interstates, and if you choose to avoid the traffic, the result is usually slower than if you would've stayed in traffic. I will say, however, that the "lowest gas prices" feature works well.This unit will need a map update. A new map update takes approximately one hour to download on a fast broadband connection. The file then takes about another hour to open. Personally, I came across a "file corrupt" error upon trying 3 different browsers and re-downloading the file. The hold for tech support was approximately 2 hours (including being transferred once.) They were not able to resolve the issue, but were able to refund the purchase price ($80) of the map update after being pressed. To me, this makes the GPS unusable.I would highly recommend going with a TomTom unit instead, or at the very least, going with a newer Garmin unit, with the expectation that the maps will be outdated in 1-3 years.
Koss headphones have been around for a long time. I sold them as a audio consultant over 30 years ago. After looking at reviews that have been written, there are points that were brought up in some of the reviews that I disagree with.The metal band that reviewers mentioned as uncomfortable wasn't an issue from my perspective. The comfort zone feature that adjusts how the headphones meet the ear is nearly worthless. The settings do not stay set and is fragile. The headphones were good at becoming compact enough to fit in the case provided.My biggest disappointment wasn't the sound quality, or comfort. It is the poor durability. The ear pieces "float" to maximize comfort, but I found that the ear piece would break loose. Initially, I could pop them back on, but because they are made from plastic, it got to the point where they couldn't be reattached. They became useless.If you are looking for good headphones that you can use for a while, I can not recommend the Koss PortaPro
The product is all you would expect it to be. The only downside is it takes a few seconds to save documents after you click on save. My last Flash Drive the process was near instant.
First things first, it is heavy and bulky. Other than having to lift it during setup it was fairly easy to use and set up. I have had it about a month and so far I haven't experienced any problems with it. As a reference I bought it to hook up with my turntable.
I bought this because it is shown in the original packaging with the outer box. I received two cartridges in wrappers (one was partially torn open and both had dirt on the wrappers). The outer box is important because it has the expiration date, this is not included on the wrappers. The cartridges appeared to be authentic HP but without knowing whether or not it is expired this doesn't matter ...With emails going back and forth it took over a week to get to a resolution for a return. I requested a PDF return label so I wouldn't have to pay and stand in line at the post office. I was told that they were unable to send a PDF but would refund me for shipping. I ship a good bit and know that this is very easy to do, but was fed up and decided to pay the return shipping. I was eventually refunded, but not for the return shipping as promised.I would highly recommend that you purchase from another listing that comes in the original box. I also purchased black HP ink directly from Amazon and had no problems.
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.
I have at least two other useless total failures for rs232-to-usb converters. WinXP drivers ???? we have not XP driver just plug-it in ..... That is what I heard before despite promise of just plug-and-pray they never work.While at work I mentioned my problem of replacing my old Win98 machine, it monitors my solar power system via RS232.I borrowed his Keyspan down loaded the driver (Win7 64bit)and plugged it in, it worked!!! Next I loaded the Solar Client software and that worked also!!I checked the Keyspan on WinXP SP3 also and it worked there also!!YES! I can recommend this product. As a matter-of-fact it is the only rs232-to-usb I would recommend as it is the only one I tried that actually worked!!
I bought this device based upon the recommendation of other reviewers of this product who owned Polar heart rate monitors, immediately after opening the padded envelope it arrived in I knew I was in for an adventure. Not even lying the packaging for this product claims "Easily and wirelessly transfers data betwenn [sic] PDA, notbook [sic], cameras, Mobile phones, etc." Well I followed the instructions provided and installed the drivers on the mini CD provided in the package and set about trying to transfer the weeks worth of training data I had acquired while waiting for this product in the mail. This failed miserably. I tried Polar's FAQs, re-reading product reviews on Amazon for tips, uninstalling and reinstalling product drivers, trying it on other computers in the house, downloading Microsoft's ActiveSync, and ultimately leaving comments on reviews for the product begging for help. Nothing worked. Finally Monday rolls around and I get Polar tech support on the line after holding for roughly 40 minutes and here are the settings that allowed me to connect my Polar S725X to my PC using this USB to IRDA adapter.From Polar's ProTrainer 5 select Options>Preferences>HardwareMake sure IRDA is selected now press Options, uncheck the first box (Polar USB Interface AutoCheck) and the last box (Get day temperature automatically from Polar product).Now select Tools>Edit Polar Product SettingsThis should bring up a little window with an animation of two IR devices communicating. You want to take your HRM and put it in the connect mode (For the S725X you push the lower right button once) then put the IR window on the HRM directly against the IR window on the USB to IRDA super mini. If the HRM recognizes the USB to IRDA it should begin flashing "COM" continue to hold the HRM next to the USB to IRDA adapter.This will bring up a new window, now to transfer your data it's pretty self explanatory, but I'll cover it anyway. From the General tab you select Exercise Files, then select which ones you wish to save, this will transfer them over to your PC. Once you confirm they are in your Polar ProTrainer 5 calendar feel free to delete them.Hope that helps!
I really believe this is the best case out there, my iPod is totally protected. Getting it on takes a little patients, but that's it, no real problems getting it on (took me 15 min). I removed the clip immediately and don't plan to ever use it.Only very minor negatives: It is a lint magnet, but I don't know how you remedy that problem given that it's made out of rubber (other than wiping it down now and then). The lock out switch is difficult to get to (though it's set up so that you can cut out the rubber around the switch if you choose to), but I find I don't really need it now that the click wheel is recessed and is less likely touch anything.I like the protection, the looks, and utility of this case.
I bought this to use with my motorcycle. It's well made with nice large compartments inside for laptop and other electronic accessories. The bag is taller than normal backpacks - I would have liked it to be a bit smaller. It lays flat against your back and there is minimal drag. It feels very secure against your back.
Received exactly what we ordered and needed. Perfect ! Hard to say much more than that, all was good on this purchase and shipment. Thanks,
Tbone gave us advice on how to use the upgrade disc from Funai. His sequence to start the upgrade is backwards.Press CM Skip and 6,5 &4 keys instead.Fine unit at a very reasonable price.
Arrived on last day possible, but still within the promised period. Holds piles of pix and movies.
I am writing this review because I feel like, after having this lens for almost 7 years, I owe this lens a favor. (Note: I shoot nikon, and as such, this review is for the nikon mount version of the lens, though I'm sure most of what I say would carry over)This was my first zoom lens after I got into SLR photography, and its been to lots of places with me. Its not the sharpest lens out there at every focal length, but it performs well and its consistent. It focuses really quickly, and I find that it doesn't get confused in most situations (of course, very dim light and macro are the two places this lens has trouble focusing, but thats to be expected for any lens at any price.) The zoom feels good and its easy to control.The internal focus (IF) design is great since this lens also doubles as a macro lens. The macro feature at 135 seems un-necessary at first but i've found myself using it a few times and it makes taking photos just a little more fun. Unlike the other "off-brand" brands of lenses, this lens is made in japan, and you can definitely feel that in the build quality. It has a nice feel to it and the metal mount has stood up well over the years.As far as durability goes, I know that this lens has surpassed my expectations. In fact, about 4 years ago, I accidentally let this lens roll off a bookshelf onto a hard tile floor (It was terrifying!). Much to my surprise, the lens actually wasn't cracked, all of the zoom functions were fine, and the only thing that changed was that my focus ring doesn't operate quite as smoothly as it used to. Otherwise, this lens has held it together, and I'm happy I got it, since it proved to be a perfect lens to learn photography with.
Got this remote for Christmas and it's been awesome. It was so much more relaxing taking family pictures without having to beat a timer, although I definitely noticed that I had some distance issues. When I used it again on New Years eve, we were much closer to the camera and I was able to take a bunch of group shots in fairly rapid succession. For the cost of this remote, there's no reason not to have it!
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 just got one of these and i must say, i like it.it's very protective and it's also easy to access everythingmy only problem is the fact that it's one-size-fits-all so it's bigger and i have to put this big pad that was included inside it so my 20GB ipod will fit without shaking and moving. Also, the touchpad cover is kind of loose.overall, a bit pricey, but it's good
There are several reasons why I'm unhappy with this product -1. It repeatedly falls off the Garmin bicycle handlebar mount. So far one screen cracked ("only" $200 for repair, thanks Garmin Thailand!), one unit completely lost. Now I also tie it on the bike.2. The processor is SO slow, it drives me insane. Come on Garmin, for the amount you charge you should upgrade this.3. The screen is tiny and impossible for me to read without reading glasses4. The plastic screen that covers the LCD screen is fragile and broke in my bag on a business trip. Finally found a replacement second hand on on ebay for around $40 as I'm not paying $200 to Garmin Thailand again and that is their service charge for any repair.5. When you buy a new unit to replace the one that fell out of the Garmin handlebar mount they also expect you to pay again for the maps you bought for the first one. This is ridiculous, at around $150 for the SE Asia map. I can see why some people choose to illegally download them from the internet.I'd like to buy a new GPS but unfortunately the new Garmin Edge 800 also has a tiny screen, and to be honest I'd prefer to try another brand anyway. If anyone knows of a GPS with a bigger screen that is suitable for cycling, please message me or comment on this review.
**Original Review for History**The are a direct replacement to the old batteries in your Midland radio. If you like the originals get these to replace them. What else can you say?**1/17/12 Update**Don't waste your money. I originally gave these a 5 star review but now changed it to one. bought the batteries in August of 2011, as of January 2012 one of them is dead and will no longer charge. Conveniently just slightly past the 90-day warranty. I believe I had about 5 -6 cycles out of them. As others have mentioned I am going to use a new set of Ni-Mh's. I bought myself a set of Eneloops and get more battery life. I'm tossing out the OEM charger and batteries as soon as I finish typing this review...
I am always a bit skeptical of Consumer Reports, but on this TV they got it right. It does everything well, and for the price, it is simply unbeatable. In fact regardless of price, I beleive this to be one of the finest 50" TV's on the market. I got mine in August, and I'm amazed at how much the price has dropped since then, making it an even better value. Try to use an HDMI cable from your cable or Sat box, and you will be stunned with anything that's in HD format.
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.
This gadget was used first in a strange city in a rental car (Could have rented a navigation system for $11 per day, or more than half the cost of just buying one). Wow! We loved never being lost. It was kind of dumb that the machine could find "Safeway" and not "Golden Gate Park," but that's minor compared to the benefits. Good value, it seems to me, and quick delivery.
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.
Product works as a deterrent for any prowlers lurking around my house. One look and they go elsewhere knowing they may be caught on film.
Have tried other handheld gps units, but they were combersome because it required the user to hold it in their hands pointed at the sky. Yeah there are belt clips for the etrex units, but I realized it loses the signal easily. Took a legend to Disneyland and had to hold it in my hand to get good reception. Other wise the screen would always say weak signal.Though the foretrex 101 does not have fancy maps or color, it makes up in size and portability. I mean you can strap it to your wrist or upper arm and forget it is there!! Wonderful for running or walking, then download it (I use G7toWin--google it) and project your route to Google Earth (or usaphotomaps--if you don't have windows XP) or othe mapping software. If you put it on your upper arm, the reception is greatly increased.It has all the features of the legend except the detailed map. AAA batteries, 10,000 trackpoints, WAAS (better accuracy),downloadability of data, it beeps if there is a message (low batteries, lost reception), NOT handheld-- all the features I enjoy.Overall, great gps with most of the features of the etrex legend except maps, not hand held, and uses AAA battries.If you are looking for a basic gps unit with many features (more features than that of the Etrex yellow) , consider the Foretrex 101!!
The price was better than anything I could find in stores and it shipped quicker than promised. The product is solid, easy to install and adjusts easily in every diection.
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.
This is a quality antenna that works just as advertised. I mounted my 2-bay antenna on the roof and get great reception on all analog and digital channels. I recommend using quad shield cable to connect the antenna to the TV in order to get the best picture. With a quad shield cable you don't need an amplifier to boost the signal especially with long runs over 20 feet. You just can't complain about the cost of this antenna.
Absolutely flawless installation and performance under both Vista and XP. Great product for Skype and other voice applications.
Had to remove the lower cushion when resting the stand on the lap, but works perfectly! Legs stay cool! You'll love this thing!
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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.]
These are my first pair of in-ear earphones. I use the smallest ear piece. I think they are comfortable, and they sound very nice. The farther you jam them in, the better they get. I use them at work and at the gym (I don't run though, just lift). I'm thinking about getting an arm band for my ipod so I can just use the short version and not the extension. These sound infinitely better than the iPod default headphones.My problem with these is that they just refuse to wrap up nicely. The wires are slick and just don't stay put. This make them hard to tangle, which is nice, but it took me a while to figure out how to wrap them up so they stay. I prefer not to use the little jewelry bag that comes with them.For the price, I think these would be tough to beat.
This is a great webcam. The software is easy to install and the product easy to use. The product works well with Skype and the image quality is good.
The item in the picture is not the same as what you get. I thought I would get value pack and only received the single pack. Picture is deceiving. I sent an email about it and never even got a response
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.
When Hewlett Packard introduced the 'XL' version of its Inkjet printer cartridges, I was skeptical. If it's that easy to fit three times the ink into a cartridge designed for my printer's unforgiving cartridge socket for roughly twice the price of the standard size, why did HP start out with the smaller size in the first place?Truth be told, the question still lingers.But I hardly think about it anymore as I cut down on shipping costs for cartridge renewals and enjoy the advantage side of the price differential between the two approaches. The ink is the same high quality (experience has convinced me to go with the HP brand cartridges rather than third-party competitors) you know form the standard HP 75.The only reason not to move to the XL would be cash flow issues if you're limping from cartridge to cartridge. Excluding that, get the XL.
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.
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.
Monster A IP FM-CH 200 iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPod w/ Auto-ScanHey: My wife bought me a Nano Ipod for Christmas and I didn't think I would like it but it turns out that having the ability to put 150 CDs on this little machine is awesome. I listen to most of my music in my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My wife also gave me one of the cassette machines that allows the ipod to transmit into my car stereo reciever. I did not like the click and clack sound that the cassette made and bought a Monster Cable ipod transmitter and have found it more aggravating than the cassette. I live 90 miles from Atlanta and cannot find a station that is clean enough to play the ipod on that does not interfere with the monster machine. I have gone back to the cassette. If you really love music but have an older vehicle, then go ahead and buy a new car reciever that has a USB port because otherwise you are going to be unhapphy. I really, really wish I had my money back on the monster cable interface transmitter. Charles W. Ellis
I bought this to carry my EOS60D along with 4 lenses (2 telephoto, 1 macro and 1 wide-angle), filters, extra battery+charger, external flash, cables and my backup camera Powershot S3 IS and all just seems to fit very well in the slots. You can leave the 18-200mm lens on the camera body along with the lens hood while stowing it in the center slot. Thats a great plus point for me, since my camera is always ready to shoot. I also carry tripod and a monopod which fits well too. Nice separate zipper slots for filters,cleaning pen, cables, and papers. Very comfy on the shoulders, in fact I carried it all day photography in Antelope Canyon without any issue.Simple and Efficient Design for Mid to Pro level photographing gear.
This external numeric keypad enables Finale users to input musical notation using the rapid entry mode. Rapid entry allows the completion of an 8 to 12 part score in about half the time of standard entry. Adesso AKP-150 works perfectly, in my case with a MacBook laptop. The number lock is crucial to Finale's rapid entry mode, for the entry of rests. I tried two different external keypads sold at a local computer store. They were the only keypads rated Mac compatible sold at the store, but neither did the job. The first lacked the number lock key, making entry of rests impossible in Finale's rapid entry mode. The second was extremely inexpensive, and may have lacked the necessary quality, either in the individual unit or in its design, to function with Mac. The Adesso AKP-150 did the job immediately, with Mac. I received my first Adesso AKP-150 as a gift. It worked very well. However, be careful to carry and support the Adesso with the laptop, when moving your laptop . I allowed the Adesso to dangle from the USB port when moving the laptop and damaged the AKP-150's USB cord. The connection became erratic and eventually dissipated entirely. When first using the AKP-150, screen commands require the entry of information that is impossible on a laptop lacking its own keyboard. Ignore the command and commence the use of the AKP-150. It will function, and very well.
This is a very handy item to use with a DSLR camera. It allows you to take self portraits while your camera is on a tripod. It also allows you to take slow shutter speed photo's from a tripod since DSLR camera's are not compatible with a cable release.
Keeps my portable hard disk protected and clean, with space for other cables or flash memory drive too.
Mouse works ok. But every time I turn off my laptop, the mouse stops responding. The only way to restart is to unplug and replug receiver.Targus does not seem interested in resolving.
I GAVE THIS TO MY WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS AND BETWEEN HER AND MY SON THEY JUST LOVE IT ! I DON'T SEE WHY ANYONE WOULDN'T BUY IT . IT HAS A GREAT PRICE , AND IF MY 20 YEAR OLD SON LOVES IT THEN I CAN SAY IT HAS PASSED THE TEST WITH FLYING COLORS ! IF MY WIFE CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE IT THAT GOES TO HOW EASY IT IS TO USE .
I upgraded from a logitech 550 , and glad I did, the 720 operates much better and my wife also loves it, with screen, you cant go wrong. A little sticky when unpacked though, just carefully cleaned with alcohol and soft cloth.
Purchased this printer in December 2006 from Amazon, primarily for duplex capability. Have printed thousands of pages and scanned hundreds. Still functions great. As OEM cartridges are $150, I've relied on after market products. This is hit and miss, as some manufacturers have good products, other poor. The printer is quietest with Canon OEM cartridges. However, when one OEM cartridge is as expensive as 5-6 after market products, the noise is not an issue.Originally purchased a similar Brother printer from the popular membership store headquartered in WA. However, the power consumption was so high it dimmed the room lights! So returned it to the store and purchased this Canon model from Amazon. Some minor drawbacks:1. included software will not allow faxing from my PC2. LCD display used for setup and displaying the fax number is small3. setting this machine up to receive faxes when the phone line also has an answering machine is complex and confusing, even after contacting customer service for advice
We bought the Garmin 320 to get us started with GPS. So far it has been a good and fun experience to use the Street Pilot.The voice giving instructions is clear, well timed and with good diction.We plan to use it in Mexico where we travel in winter.At home we find it very practical to use in different cars.As a gadget lover I recommend the Garmin 320
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.
This was to replace the lost remote for one of our two TB's. Ir is actually more convenient (particularly the mute button) than the one that came with rhe TV.
I was disappointed when I recieved this item, although the concept is great. First, one of the audio cables that was supposed to be hidden inside the headband part was sticking out right above the ear, and it was impossible to get it to slide completely back in. Perhaps a QA miss here.However, the main problem with these headphones is that there are no adjustable features. There is no way to tighten the fit around your head or ears. As a result, it loosely hung around the back of my head, resting solely on my ears for stabilization. If there would be a way to control the headband length or the tightness around the ears, I would have kept this product. As it is, I am returning it for a refund. Probably bigger-headed people would not have as much of a problem (my head size is 7.5, which is large for a woman, but probably small for a man).
We bought this receiver initially since we still have a turntable, and this was one of the few products that still has this capability. It turns out that we couldn't be happier with our choice. Besides having the ability to play LPs, it also can play audio tapes and videos, FM/AM radio, DVDs and CDs and it also has a connection for DVRs, satellite radio and an S-video cable. It's extremely easy to set up and use, and everything we've played so far sounds great. I highly recommend it.
All the given product descriptions are on target. It's the first DVD writer I buy and I don't regret it. The price is nice since you don't have to buy any video capture device.Video capture is real-time and with very good quality. Also, it supports all kind of DVD blank media. Enjoy!
I have a CW300 512MB and I'm fully satisfied.... here are my comments:- Sound Quality: VERY satisfing, all the spectrum is represented without noise. I had to buy the CW300 with Cresyn hearphones (the 512 Mb is not available with MX400 yet), then I went to a shop and bought MX400 for [price]. The MX400 are much better, you easily notice a far better bass reproduction.- Output Power: with the internal hearphones there is plenty of power. I tried with external hearphones (I have Sony MDR-V3, quite old and I don't know the impedence) if you use the maximum power the sound is loud but tolerable. I would have liked some spare power, just in case you come across a low level MP3 when you are using big hearphones.- Voice Recording: this was a surprise, the sentitivity of the microphone is really good. If you set it at "high" and if you turn on the volume of your hearphone to the maximum you can hear the faintest sound while recording, even your breath! It seems that your hearing capacity is enhanced by this amplification and the microphone has good directionality too.Just an annoying little problem: when I touch the controls during recording, the backlight turns on and a high frequency hiss is heard (and recorded) until the light turns off. Maybe mine is a defective device, I'll ask iAudio.- Radio: good quality but far from the MP3 quality. Here the problem is that once you get used to the very good quality of the MP3 player, it is very easy to criticize the quality of a FM receiver, intrinsically lower. The difference is worsened if you try to record one radio station with the recording functionality because the result is mono only.Sometime I notice that the scan function tend to be too selective and to skip some good signal radio stations; for receiving all the stations you have to manually find them.What I would have liked:- a bookmark functionality to set points in long MP3, it may be useful if you are listening to an audio book and you want to switch to some music without loosing the possibility to come back to the point you have reached.- you must store all the MP3 in 4 folders and this is good, but you are not allowed to store more then 64 files in each folder. This can be annoying if you have 512 MB of free space, potentially containing 140 songs, because you cannot keep all in one folder if you want to do so.Overall I strongly recommend this player, everybody should have one (and iAudio and its competitors should lower the price)....Marco
I had to buy this Griffin FM Transmitterbecause the one I use for my Creative Zen,CD player, and cassette player doesn't workwith Apple products. I love listening toaudiobooks in the car. Within five minutesof taking it out of the box, I had ithooked up and working perfectly. The 88.1frequency works ideally for me (south-westernMass./Conn. border/metro area). I am a veryhappy audiobook listener. Now I can use myiPod Nano 3rd. generation door to door (car/long walk/car).update (May 23 of 08):Many people have mentioned a static problem.I too HAD static problems with my FM transmit-ters. Purely by accident, I found a way toeliminate that problem in my car. When I amsyncing, the volume indicator on the playerI am syncing from (Windows Media Player/iTunes)has to be set at its highest point. When Iam in my car, the volume on the device I amusing (Creative Zen Micro/iPod) has to be set atits highest point. I can then use the car's radiovolume knob to control the volume as I drive.I keep the radio volume set low when I start orstop the car motor.
When I first got the box I was like man the this box is small and lightweight(and it sure is).Now I can't say how long it will last because I only had it since May,but so for its working so for except for the lag I get every now and then.I will tell you this,I paid $35 back in May so for something that cheap(as far as routers go)well,I wont jinx it,but I fear the end is near!
I use my 60csx fairly often to go hiking, So heres the straight dope: This unit is great and I know most prefer it to other GPS's. The screens bright, on normal detail setting the batterie seting is so good.The map is not 3D or shaded but if you know how to read a map this shouldn't be a problem. It does not take long at all to learn. I bought the Topo SD cardThe only things you will need to buy is Topo maps( you can also download) and a screen protector.
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.
Linksys is definitely a tried and true product. I had my wireless network setup in 15 minutes. Fast and reliable connection! I have had zero problems with this router. Solid construction and awesome range. I couldn't be more pleased with Linksys in general and this particular router model works great for my network!
Our receptionist tried to install and had a problem. After some fiddling we were able to get it installed. The middle roller was tricky.
I bought this product over a year ago and it is still going strong. I use it daily watching movies or playing video games. The bass sounds really well in it. I choose these over beats any day. Great price and great sound.
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 own two (2) AcomData Combo Drives. Both are used in conjunction with high-end digital video activities - capture, editing, pre-processing and streaming.I have experienced NO problems with these drives (the first purchased in 2003, the second in early 2006). The AcomData hard drives have traveled with me to South Africa, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and throughout the U.S. They have shown themselves to be highly reliable.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the AcomData USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo Drives to all users.
I purchased several pairs from another vendor and installed them in new houses as home theater 5.1 packages. They sound excellent with plenty of bass. Movie soundtracks sound excellent on these. I then purchased a pair for myself from Amazon since they seem to have the best item + shipping price out there. I installed these in my garage and WOW. I have the coolest garage around! I think I will install another pair later!Make sure you tell Amazon to ship these double-boxed, otherwise they come shipped in their retail box which doesnt offer much protection. The edges were cracked on both speakers in the pair I purchased. =(
Service and delivery was excellent. Bought this for my husband for his real estate business. He loves it. Scans and helps organize all of those loose business cards
Saves time and space. I use mine to connect to my desktop and server. No need to buy another monitor. This is a Great product and easy to install!
We have had an aweful time trying to find the right tv for 2 weeks. Buying and returning tv's. Deciding on 3D or no 3D. We knew we wanted a plasma no matter what, but we were looking at 51' samsungs and panasonics plasma. Too much for the size and you had to spend so much more to get te 3D glasses,the 3D Active DVD player,etc..it was just coming out to be too much and the worst of it all was that you couldn't get everything you need in one place right there. You had to have it ordered and wait to get it to see if it worked all together. We had decided no 3D, and just plasma. So it was down to Samsung 51' and the panasonic viera. Then We walked upon the Zenith 60'. And we saw the picture. How the Blacks were true blacks. That was it. For the price of a tv this size, I know we will never regret this buy. I knew about Zenith since I was younger and we had one at home that worked great. I just never thought about Zenith since everyone is only looking for brands like sony, samsung,panasoci, etc, but this zenith is just as good if not better. Once you set it the way you like it is awesome and HUGE!..any setting looks good. YOu won't regret buying it.
I am incredibly pleased with this product!I have a very old computer, and this made the speed a whole new experience.I only purchased one, but I will be purchasing another, because this product is great.I highly recommend IF IT IS THE CORRECT RAM FOR YOUR COMPUTER!Sometimes you have to do a lot of research to find the correct RAM (I had to!), but you need to be sure it is the RIGHT one.
Sound quality not at all what I expected. Looks good, performs badly. Doesn't really fit my iPod Nano, I am so disappointed.... but then again, how could I expect Bose quality for such a small price? My mistake, you get what you pay for. I'll probably donate it to the Salvation Army.
The product is great overall. Lots of options. MSN Direct needs some improvement. I would buy it again and recommend it to others who looking for a full feature GPS.
I had this machine for two years. The first year was great. Now, it gave me all kind of the troubles. The worst one is the paper jam. it will jam even you only put one page in the paper tray.It also has problems with paper setting. It will give you error messages even when you have the correct setting.Horrible product.
I bought this microphone for recording in FLStudio, conversing in Skype, and replacing the internal Sigmatel mic on my laptop. this was exactly what I was looking for; a cheaper price than other brands with universal compatibility. There is no CD installation required, as this is a plug and play device; meaning once plugged in, it installs itself which makes it easier if you are traveling to different computers.With extremely crystal clear recording, a fine durable lengthy cord, and sound pickup through a focal point, this is a high quality computer microphone from a trusted brand.I would change nothing about this product unless it would be possible to pick up the mic without the base looking odd in the hand, as well as reducing all forms of extra cords and hassle.
Using for internet phone calls. Contacts say calls are clear and no problems hearing me. I have no problems with the audio through the head set. Quick delivery. Would recommend this product.
I purchased this adapter for an older Boston Acoustics subwoofer with 2 RCA female connections. The adapter is long and flexible, which allows me to push my subwoofer tight against the wall. The connections are tight and quality of the cables is very good. The quality of the base produced by my subwoofer with these cables is superior to other cables I've used. Highly recommended.
My iPod earbuds recently broke and I was trying to decide what to get when I came across these. They are really cute and come in 3 colors that I've seen, blue, green, and pink. These stay in my ears much better than the ipod earbuds and are pretty decent when it comes to volume. Considering they're under ten dollars and headphones break so easily in general, I'd say they are top notch for someone looking for decent sound, affordability, and style.
This is a part of my home network. I am a novice and this is my first patch panel purchase and install. All went well and the product works fine.
This product works just fine for my wife's laptop. ( A qualification for any surge protector is you don't know if it really works until "lightning strikes :-) She wanted a surge protector which didn't take up a lot of space and she only needed one outlet (so the second is a spare :-) as the printer is wireless and in another room. People with a travel printer will have printer protection too. As an added benefit, she has the use for which it was designed, for travel it packs easily into the laptop's case. (The mechanism for retracting the prongs could move more easily for a woman's fingers.)
So far I am very pleased with the operation of the Nextar HGPS35 3.5 inch navigation system. We took a 400 mile trip and it guided us directly to our destination. It called out all the turns and streets,etc. and made the trip very enjoyable. Looking forward to years of guidance from this gps system.
1. strap inside fits the HD well and securely2. zipper is good3. good quality material4. sturdy to protect HD if it falls
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.
This PSU arrived looking good. Appeared solid/well made, nice cords, modular is always nice, etc. Hooked it up with no problems, replacing an old PSU in a known good system. It ran fine for two hours, then died. Tried switching to known good cords, outlets, etc, nothing worked. Tried the paper clip test with just a fan plugged in, nothing. Completely dead.
thin thing will not work! i called tech support and you can not get ahold of anyone. so i sent it back for a refund!
these sounds pretty good. i actually had to refit them in my ears so i could hear around work when i needed since they isolated somewhat decently when some one tried to talk to me. decent sound really. infact i would have kept these except...the one side being longer than the other is an idea to try but the designers should have seen how poor this is. the weight of the connection brings this design flaw to your attention as one side is always tugging. i tried multiple things and they're just annoying. and with this design you HAVE to have your musical device on your left.
Purchased a new S-50 in Aug 05. Never worked; repair service told me to go to hacker websites to repair myself. Returned Mar 06, repair dept, takes 3 to 4 hours on hold before answering phone. Brad in repair said S-50 isn't very good, should buy another model. The only thing worse than this radio has to be their customer service. Last week received a refurbished used S-50, but they didn't send the docking station,and some cables, they said "Sorry we are out of them". Over a year and still no radio service. Last year they were $350, now the are $129, and still overpriced.
I love my 1600SW monitors, and have stocked up on repair parts. To use this on a modern machine you need a GFX1600SW adapter card (DVI to OpenLDI). Then use any standard video card. The older cards (e.g. the #9) are obsolete: too many driver hassles to bother with.
I bought this lens to add on to my Canon 40D package that I purchased. I absolutely LOVE this lens!!! However, I am new to the DSLR world so take my opinion for what its worth. :)
Best price for the package. Prints beautiful pictures and goes the whole distance blanks to ink...Awesome
I am still getting used to the whole Rectangle thing.. I loved my true 22in flat CRT.. But it is going out on me.. So I looked around and it was a toss up between this and that 22in Flat panel with the 3000:1 contrast ratio with a 2ms responce time.. (I could have bought 2 of those for what I paid for this) But this is not a negative review.. I really have come to enjoy what I have.. it's completly different from anything I have ever experienced.. I absolutly love the 90 degree angle ability to read ebooks and long word documents.. I have now been scouring the internet looking for native resolution backgrounds.. I can easily read documents for editing and Video is good too.. I can keep 3 windows open and have them all good size all while watching.. I Love that..But the whole rectangle is something to get used to.. I was unprepared for that.. and pictures look squaty.. like they were squished.. I don't like that either..
This is our first large set and man did we get it right. The picture clarity is wonderful, the sound great, and plenty of inputs.We had a 19 inch Toshiba that lasted for 17 years! Replaced that with a 27 in GE, which was a dismal tv. In the shop a month after the warranty ran out. So, when we wanted to replace it we went straight back to Toshiba.You can't beat this picture in a non-hdtv set! My only complaint is with the remote. The batteries go in the top of the device which makes it quite top heavy and not that comfortable to hold.
I am enjoying the remote controller. It beats going from room to room.It was very easy to instal and very quit to use. No trouble at all.Joseph G
I use this recorder to record business meetings and class lectures. The sound clarity is clear and picks-up "everything". No complaints!!
Simply put, these subs are insane. Definitely one of the loudest systems I have ever heard. It will literally take your breath away and change your heartbeat as you listen to it. I have heard a lot of systems so it means something when I say, this is the loudest one I have ever heard.
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!!!
Very poorly designed remote. There is no SAP key (????) so you can never access that feature. In addition there is no dedicated CC (closed caption) key, on some TVs this may be mapped to the PIP key. The batteries fit very loosely in the compartment and can come out place with the slightest bump. So if you want a remote with no SAP or CC keys and don't mind opening it nearly every day to put the batteries back in alignment then buy it....
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!
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.
Replaced my 3Com Sharkfin with the CMX110. Hooked it up and called AT&amp;T, gave her the MAC address and the serial #. Unplugged it for a few minutes per her instructions, plugged it back in and was up and running. Went out and got the cable modem tweak and ran tests on DSLreports.com....this modem smokes the 3Com. I'm happy with it and it will pay for itself in 8 months. A no-brainer especially with the rebate.
a very easy device to use. and it is small too for carrying it during travels and doesn't add to desk clutters either.
I bought this package to replace an old trackball mouse. I didn't really need the keyboard, but decided on the combo anyway; I was pleasantly surprised at how convenient the enhanced keyboard is! The mouse works well (as expected) and the color of both keyboard and mouse looks really sharp (black with silver accents).KEYBOARD:pros:enhanced buttons are great (ex: jog dial to control volume, scroll wheel to scroll up and down when browsing webpages (like the scroll wheel on the mouse)); the keys have a soft feel to them so typing is more comfortable than on a conventional keyboard (quieter too); flat design is nice when typing with the keyboard in your lap; no cords! - I find myself typing in bed and in more relaxing positions more.cons:uses 2 AA batteries (although I haven't needed to replace them yet and I've been using it for about a month now); software (apparently they haven't worked out all the kinks in their software (I'm running WinXP Pro), so every now and then the enhanced buttons don't work (it's not that big of a deal - all the normal keyboard keys still work when this happens)).MOUSE:pros:nice shape, fits in your hand nicely (if you're right handed) - it's the same shape as the logitech cordless optical mouse; optical sensor works well and allows you to use the mouse easily on many surfaces (including your bed); scroll wheel makes browsing webpages easier: just roll the wheel up or down; a third button (on the left side - for the thumb) can be programmed to do several things (ex: close your current program, go back to the previous webpage, etc.)cons:only really comfortable for the right hand; optical sensor won't work on &quot;highly reflective surfaces&quot; (apparently the finish on my desk is too shiny so the mouse doesn't track reliably on it), so you may have to use a mousepad, requires batteries (same deal as with the keyboard); can get lost (if you're disorganized and lose stuff around your desk, you might have to spend time now searching for your mouse as well)
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.
Product is greatdesign shipped was different than ordered but that was just graphics?
I read lots of review before I ordered this product. I thought it was the best FM transmitter. I want to use it to replace my broken Bluetooth earphone. After I got it, I connected it to my laptop and tried stereo test video (Left-Right) on youtube. It is truly a stereo FM transmitter. But instantly I noticed continuous background noise from the transmitter. I turned "stereo" to "mono" on my FM radio and the noise is reduced. But I don't think it is worth to use it on mono only. I feel sorry that I have to return it. It is my first return on Amazon. I hope Amazon will give me a full refund. Just a remind: never go back to FM transmitter after you used Bluetooth.// Amazon does give me a full refund. Thanks.
I used this camera to take close-up pictures easily at the US Grand Prix Pit Walkabout today and I found it outstanding. Even from distances as far as 100 feet, you can zoom in far enough to see very detailed parts of the cars, like small wires used for telemetry. I highly recommend it, although the battery life is incredibly short and there is next to no space (8MB) on the card I got with it. But this is to be expected.
Before buying this camera, I read some good reviews on it. The first day I got it I was amazed that a digital camera this cheap had performance like this. The best parts about this camera are the zoom and the close-ups.Even in complete darkness I can zoom in 6X and get a crystal clear picture just holding the camera in auto mode.I believe you can get 1.5" away from a subject in close-up mode, so I tried taking a picture of my eye that close. The picture was so detailed that I could see the reflection of both of my hands holding the camera inside the pupil! It was probably the coolest picture I've ever taken.This is the 4th digital camera I've had and this one blows the rest out of the water. My only complaint is that the sports setting isn't as good as my last Kodak. Fast cars are still somewhat blurry. Besides that, this camera is a must buy for the price and performance.
I have a 6 month old Panasonic LCD that cost $3500 and still sells for around $3000. Picture quality on this Syntax is comparable, maybe just a tiny bit less than the Panasonic, but that may be be due to default settings. Also no dead pixels that I can detect yet. Hooked it up to Hi-Def last night and watched NCAA and am pleased with results. Sound quality might be a little off, but I have not attempted adjustments from default settings as yet. In short, for $1600, you can't go wrong, I have not seen a 32" LCD HDTV of this quality at anywhere close to this price anywhere else. Be aware that the shipping may be slower than you would expect - it took a full 10 days from the time it was "shipped" until delivery (maybe 400 miles from me. Must have come by pony cart.), and a full 2 weeks from the time my cc was charged. Altogether, about 3 weeks from order placement. But guess I can't complain since shipping was included in the $1600 price.
Reason it's not getting 5 stars: ugly brown leather cover, cheap earbuds, navigation not the most user friendly and inability to download directly to player from Windows Media player. Price drove me to give this a try: $419.99 with a $50 rebate. For this price, I can deal with the quirks. It does what I need it to and it's enough to satisfy me. I am able to download music by first saving it to the media library then sending the file to the player. Inconvenient but I'll live. In all, it's a decent player with an impressive battery life and memory.
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.
Couldn't ask for more. Great quality cables at a great price that works perfectly with my Audio/Video Setup:Playstation 3(new generation 80gb)Xbox 360(Arcade bundle with HDMI support)Toshiba Regza 1080p LCD TVToshiba HD-DVD PlayerOnkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver with HDMI Pass ThroughI bought four of these cables to support my components and they work fine. Would recommend to anyone.Definitely don't waste your money on monster cables or other over-priced digital cables, usually sold in normal stores at a 800% markup.
Satisfied so far. There IS an "on-the-fly" playlist, not the most convenient to setup, but an improvement over my last small flash mp3 player (creative zen nano plus - 1 gb) which could not make an on-the-fly playlist. Sound quality is good, but the zen nano's sound production is superior (as it generally seems to be). Pretty easy to use and recharge. Make sure you don't let the battery run too low if you have the "charge" option set to off. A little troublesome to have to use computer to charge all the time. Not too many gripes otherwise.
I love the little pouch that it came in because I can hook it on to the camera strap, and I know where it is. I used my remote for the first time the other day and it worked great. My husband and i were able to take pictures with both of us in them. My trusty little remote and tripod made it happen. LOVE IT!
No problems so far. The headphones have been working fine for my purposes. My use is limited.
It stores about 1,000 songs. Smaller than a cell phone. iPod technology and excellant controls. What's not to like?
The Stormtracker is a great multi funtion tool which should be in everyone's survival pack. The unit can run either off of 3 AAA batteries, or it can be powered via the built in hand crank dynamo. The NOAA weather Alert feature allows you to keep the unit in a standby mode while under battery power. While in standby mode, the unit will start to 'beep' when there is a severe weather warning in your area.We recently were hit by severe thunderstorms, tornados and massive flooding. Our power was out, and the Stormtracker was our lifeline. We used it to keep our cell phone charged as well as listened to the weather reports as the storm was passing over us.My one complaint about the unit is that it lacks a place to store the cell phone adapters. A small storage compartment would have been nice.
This MP3 player is the best!! A screen to navigate your library of songs, a slide show feature for your photos, FM radio and download capabilities, voice recorder for lists and messages. Love it so much I bought 3 (for other family members)
I've had this unit almost a year now and it works perfectly. It was easy to set up, just swapped the same input and output as went into the VCR this was replacing. Sound and video quality are both good, it's easy to use and small in size. Overall, I'm very happy with my choice.
This printer was purchased to replace the same unit (brand and model). We like the old one so much that we decided to get the same one. Delivery was prompt and on time.Very satisfied with the whole experience.
Can't review this as I ordered a serial connection instead od a USB connection The company has been a tremendous help to me and has sent me a replacement USB one free of charge
I gotta tell you, I was a little hesitant about purchasing a plasma tv from an online merchant. To put everybody at ease, Amazon was awesome. Aside from the fact that the original price I paid was $2079, which has dropped over $250 (Amazon gladly refunded me the difference), the shipping was quick. I will use Amazon again, and will strongly recomed them.As far as my Plasma TV, it's hands down beautiful. The picture is fantastic. No buzzing, thank God. This was a huge concern of mine. I have Comcast HD cable hooked up via HDMI, and my Samsung upconvert DVD via the other HDMI. I gotta tell you they look fantastic. I realize that the Panasonic overall has better reviews. One of my closest friends owns that brand, and honestly prefers mine. It just looks a lot more classy.Hands down, Great TV, Great Price, Great service!
I bought both the Delphi NA10000 and this so that I could run them back to back. The Delphi arrived partially defective, but the build quality was GORGEOUS and the PC software was VERY easy to use --especially when compared to the Magellan. Where the Magellan shines, however, is in actually getting you there. Hence 4 stars.I am currently living in LA. I just moved here for b-school and get lost regularly trying to find chinese restaurants in Balwdin Park or good mexican food in south central. This little doo-hicky does a GREAT job of gettting me there and back. Far better than the Delphi.Couple negative things worth noting:1st. Depending on which route setting you choose, Shortest, Freeway, etc... sometimes it sends you on really strange routes. Nothing major, but there are often more turns than absolutly necessary.2nd. The build quality is severly shoddy. Comparable to an early Compaq iPaq--all plastic in all the wrong places; buttons that feel mushy and unresponsive; the poorest mount I have seen in a while--it vibrates the whole unit over bumps such that you really must rest it on the dash; and a really cheap antanna.3rd. It is only, really, compatable with SanDisk SD media. Lexar (even high speed) works OK, but slowly and after waiting for over an hour for tech support, the otherwise helpful rep finally confessed that really, it only works with SanDisk media.4th. The PC software, at least compared with Delphi's, is TERRIBLE. It is slow, cumbersome, bewilderingly complex for such a simple task, and generally functions as if it were designed for Windows 98. We are talking old school Pentium 90 speed here.So while everything about the product is crap, after you deal with the crap and get on the road, the thing works really well. If the antenna does not fall off, it keeps a solid signal with the satellites above, it has a solid power connection, bright screen with good clear instructions, and is generally quite accurate. As a high-tech gadget the Delphi is superior, as a GPS system, buy the Magellan 300.
I've only owned it for a few days, but it's working out really nice on my desk at work. It's very compact, takes up very little space, but has a really nice sound from the radio and cd player. Nothing fancy, no bass boost or equalizer etc, but those features aren't really needed, after all this is not a high end product. However, I'm pleasantly surprised and very pleased with the quality of sound. Not to mention the value, I got mine at WalMart for $[...], usually things cost less at Amazon.com but not this time. Shop around and you can probably find a better buy than the current listing of $[...] here at Amazon.com on [...]. If my current Sony that I have in the bedroom ever goes out, it will be replaced by this RCA Clock Radio CD Player, it's such a value with great sound and takes up very little space. Great value.
I purchased this item without really know how well it would work. It is simply and effective. I used it with my ipod touch. Follow the directions and you can't go wrong. The sound quality is all I hope for and more.
I've always used Uniden 2-way radio products since the 70's and have never had a problem with any of their products. This Uniden is no exception and hopefully it will remain that way. I have no reason to think otherwise. The Uniden PC68LTW has a professional look and feel to it, even though it is a mid-priced CB Radio. The speaker is loud and clear and, although I was going to add an external speaker, I now don't need to. It's that good. The back lit dials are absolutely great, especially at night, but they are good even on dark cloudy days too. People receiving a signal from me have stated the power is good and the modulation is great too. I guess for $79, I can't ask for much more. I would recommend this brand and model to friends of mine (and have...) I also appreciated the fast shipping and decent deal made here on Amazon.comKen j.Nehalem, ORDuuuh Beeeach
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.
Ink cartridges shipped to me as promised and were in the HP packaging. They arrived in good condition and the one cartridge I have been using is working well. I would buy these again.
Thr hub charges both my Ipads, as well as serves as the connection point for a portable hard drive, and does so flawlessly.
This camera has all the features for someone who is on the go, likes to take pictures sporatically and spontaniously. It can fit comfortably in your back pocket and with a flick of the front cover, your are ready snap! You can enjoy your pictures with others with this huge screen. Great pic quality, a lot of useful options, good battery life and an abundance of internal memory.I highly recommend this camera, even for a little more serious photographers. It has almost all of the same options as "professional" cameras.The only negative: Cannot charge battery without removing from the camera. Would be nice if it can be charged from the available USB cord using the computer.
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 love this UV/IC Cut MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) filter. This is the fifth B+W filter that I have bought. I am always impressed with the precision and glass quality. If you need Professional quality, the F-Pro does not disappoint.Recently, my wife and I purchased a Rodenstock for her Canon L series lense, because the retailer in Palo Alto was out of B+W in a 77mm. The Brodenstock satisfies, but this new B+W pleases. This is an excellent investment to protect you expense professional series lenses. The glass is perfection, and the brass fits perfectly.
First off let me say that I love this product and it works like a charm. The volume level can go very high and the battery lasts for the promised 10 hours. The Ipod itself is very small, light, and is the size of a deck of cards. The display is very large and well lit, and the earphones look just as good as they sound (which is excellent).Now, despite all the awesomeness that the Ipod device offers, the MusicMatch software causes problems. MusicMatch worked very well for me before I started using Ipod. The Ipod had significant difficulties when I first tried to transfer music to it, and still crashes on me from time to time. The Ipod also must be sychronized with the music library in MusicMatch. This may take several minutes. Other than these flaws, it is a fine program.Pros:-Unbelievably cool and compact design-Touch-sensitive scroll wheel-Very, very loud-Excellent remote-Great earphones-User's manual is very helpful-Ultra-fast FireWire-No need to take battery out (its built in)-Can get 80% charged in 1 hourCons:-If it takes 1 hour to charge to 80%, then why does it take 4 hours to charge it fully? That makes no sense.-Battery only designed to last 500 charges (can't hold a charge after 500 cycles)-Buggy MusicMatch softwareOverall this thing is the crowning gem if you want a solid-state MP3 player and have a sizeable music collection. Get it now. Once you've figured out the software, you'll love this thing. The only reason it gets 4 stars is because of the software.
I read some other reviews where the buyers were upset since this cable was included as a standard accessory by Garmin.However, to set the record straight, the Power Cable is NOT included with all the GPS models. I bought a nuvi 265WT and it does not come in the box. I wish it did since I had to spend $30 buying an A/C Power cable + vehicle power cable.
This is a great bag. It can hold alot. I don't have alot of camera equipment yet.. just a digital SLR and a couple lenses... so I also carry chargers and extras in the main compartment.The moveable dividers have worked great to accomodate everything. They are easy to move around so that everything has a perfect storage spot.The padding all around is good. It is really comfortable to carry on my back. I took it hiking and almost didn't know it was there.There are some extra pockets on the inside that are good for things you don't need often or in a hurry. The outside pockets are better for that stuff. I put my cell phone and some other things in those pockets too. And there is a really great big pocket that I used to keep a notebook and some photography homework.There are two things I don't like about the backpack. The straps on the bottom are supposed to hold a tripod. But having a tripod there isn't convenient. It sticks out on both sides and gets banged around. It also is in the way if you want to put the backpack down. I'd rather have the tripod in a vertical position. The other thing I don't like is the backpack's tendency to fall forward all of the time. I'm sure this has something to do with having a heavy camera loaded into the top (which is great for when you want to get it out real quick without unzipping the whole thing) and also having a bunch of stuff in the front big pocket. But it'd be nice if there was a way to make it more stable.
I bought this router to replace a Netgear MR814 v1 that I outgrew.Right out of the box, this router worked without changing any settings at all! I turned off all pc's and my cable modem, connected the router, turned on my cable modem, then the router, then the pc's. Everything worked like a champ.Next I went into the web interface (which you can get to by opening Internet Explorer and typing 192.168.0.1 into the address bar, then type in the user and password) to setup the security settings. I was very impressed to see all of the latest security features included. Probably the one feature that I like the best was the auto firmware upgrade feature. The firmware of the router is what tells the router how to work. New versions of firmware can fix problems as well as give you new features. On many other routers the process of upgrading the firmware can be quite difficult for "normal" people that aren't techies. With this router, you just click "Firmware Upgrade" and it will go out to netgear, find new firmware if available, and install it all automatically for you. Great feature.Range was also a big deal for me as the house it was being installed in was a split 3 level house with the router being in the 2nd floor. I never used to be able to go outside at all with my old router and the signal in the bottom floor was always very weak. This router lets me have full coverage throughout the house and venture off into my backyard to the edge of my property! Amazing improvement. I am using the Netgear WGT511 card in one laptop, the 802.11b pci card in a desktop downstairs, and a wired card in a desktop upstairs, all with no problems at all.
I thought I liked this case at first, then I realized (afte 6 months) it's just not worth the hassle. It's very difficult to open at times, and the hinge is very weak. I also don't think the covered screen is worth the protection. On must open the case to see who's calling them, and that's NOT a one-hand operation with this case.
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 unit has a wonderful sound. The hookup was extremely simple. This unit is well worth the minimal price. I dont think youll find another computer sound system with this quality of sound for this price
I have owned a lot of hand held GPS units in the past 15 years, starting with Trimble, Nexus, Magellan and many Garmin units. I used these for recreation but wanted to use them for search and rescue. I am a paid Captain with a fire department in Western North Carolina that does lots of searches in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Because of our steep, deep and heavily vegetated terrain, no GPS has been more than another navigation aid to confirm basic map and compass locations. (Don't get me started on how important map and compass skills are; you simply have to have them.)That was true until I spent the $300.00 for a Garmin 60 CSx. This unit works like a charm and so far I have never lost a signal for more than two minutes when on foot. I can throw this unit in my pack or side pocket of my pants and still pull in 6-9 satellites, for that matter I receive 5-6 in my office at the fire department!Add a 1GB memory card and the 1:100,000 topo maps from Map Source and the GPS is a great tool for any outdoor endeavor. I have most of the east coast loaded on my one card. The altimeter is as accurate as any GPS I have used and the electronic compass is a very useful upgrade. The screens can be customized as needed and for those of us who use 1:24000 topo maps, the 60 CSx will allow you to display UTM coordinates on the same screen as Latitude / Longitude so we can call in aircraft or boats as needed, eliminating having to convert between the two. The symbols library is very Emergency Service friendly with ICS symbols as well as tons of other markers for waypoints and routes. Battery life is great and the backlight works wonderfully as well.Overall this is a huge improvement over the earlier generations of GPS handhelds. My two wishes are for a true fitted custom case to mount on a backpack, and for map software compatibility with Maptech or Topo! State series using 1:24000 scale digital maps.Folks, this is the best money I have spent in a long time on a piece of outdoor gear.
This connecter system worked just as intended. It was used to install a radio into my son's truck. No complaints and the price was good.
1-disconnect every 5min comparing to my wireless notebook which is continously working where both reciving from the same router that mean the problem is not in the router as I thought befor2-very low signal detecting where the distance is about 10m in open area (less than bluetooth rang...loool)3-pay some more bucks and get mimo adapter
Fast, the right product, good price!The product is exactly what they offer.Good, good, good, goodThanks a lot
RETRACTION: said mine had silver plate: it does have display. it works great. i should have looked at it harder.
The battery was new in the original factory whole sale packaging. It holds power for at least 200 high res photos.
This is the best purchase I have made for this type of merchandise. I go to sleep with a meditative cd downloaded on my ipod every night. This ear bud stays in all night and the sound quality is great. It is soft and does not move around once I put it in. I attach the ipod to my sleepwear and insert the earbuds and zzzzzzzz. I wake up and both devices are still in tack. There were a couple of times I took it off during the night and ended up rolling over them. Still no damage, and they still work perfectly. I am happy I bought 2 of them.
Works as expected...the fact that it balances the ohms between several sets of speakers is good.
I wanted to specifically discuss the ergonomics of this device.I use this thing at my desk at work.The buttons on this thing are a bad combination of having too shallow a profile, being too small and requring such a force that I find I can't depress the buttons in a one-handed operation without the thing sliding across the desk. Thus I end up having to use two hands - one to hold the thing and other to depress the button.The lcd is unreadable from a distance beyond 12 inches or so. The small size, poor contrast and typical office lighting glare result in not even bothering to read it or having to get up close and personal.And another thing, when the pause is enabled it beeps once a second - very annoying.Wanted 3.5 stars but rounded up since it was a good price and the sound is very good.
Yesterday I purchased my first MP3 player, the iPod Shuffle. I was extremely excited about this purchase, and when I got it home, opened up the fancy green and white packaging quickly. The minute I saw the size of it, I was amazed. In many pictures and advertisement, the size of the iPod shuffle seems a bit bigger. Its not, Amazingly light and thin, I was perplexed of how music and complex music files could fit into it. I read the little cheat card that comes with the packaging, got myself familiar with the device and got readt to plug it in. I have an iBook G3 laptop Paris 2004 LE edition, and along with the iMac/eMac(some models), it has a plastic 'case' for embelishment. Now the whole point of the iPod Shuffle is that its plug and play, you are able to stick it into your USB port, autofill from iTunes and go listening for up to 17 hours.(thats how long it went for me, Apple underestimates their products battery life) But because of the plastic casing around my laptop, there was no way for me to stick my little buddy iPod Shuffle into my main computer, and only computer with iTunes. Disappointed, I headed over to the Apple Store to pick up the dock, and that flashy sports case. The store, to my amazment, was jam-packed. There were two more iPod shuffles at the counter, and people were fighting to get to them. I looked around and found one of the helpful employees there. They did not have the docks, or cases. Instead I got a USB re-direction port, just a cord with a USB port and a USB plug, so I could Shuffle. Its a simple problem with a simple solution, but Apple should consider the many thousand people who still have their older products. Just because a company evolves, doesn't mean that all of their customers will upgrade. When I finally got my iPod Shuffle hooked up to my laptop, iTunes quickly filled it up with the 123 (perfect for the product) songs on my library. Autofill is an amazing new feature to iTunes, and its very nice how the iPod can update itself, and not re-load songs onto itself. When I put the earbuds in, and turned the little rectangle on, I was amazed at the sound it had. It sounded just as good as by Bose sound system downstairs. The sound quality is awesome, and some mediocre songs sound fantastic on it. Some new, more comfortable earphones, and your ready to go. Some people here complain about the lack of LCD, well Apple was trying to reach a more leanient part of their customers. I, and I assume many others, listen to their songs in iTunes on the Party Shuffle mode. The price is very nice, and there was no way I was going to buy another iPod for the ridiculous $300 they were expecting. Some people are not as money safe as I, but many are. Apple iPod Shuffle is your own private Radio station on the go, with only the songs you want and the choice to skip a song. Many mention the difficulty that is brought up when trying to find a song. The whole point is not to find a specific song, but to mix it up. Also, a big up for this iPod is the motion. Shuffle, is no skip, unlike the other iPods where if you shake it a bit, the music goes crazy. You can do all the crazy moves the people do in the Shuffle commercial and it wont skip even once. Overall, this little baby is for those who are fine with not knowing whats coming next, and not knowing what their listening to. And who needs a voice recorder, FM radio and other things in their MP3? Their just useless add-ons to a music player. Overall, iPod Shuffle is for people OK with not knowing what's coming, athletes, and people with few favorite songs. I recommend this product to those kind of people. Happy Shuffling
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!
I love the length of the chord, but that was about all I could say that I loved.Only two of the outlet plugs actually worked - the other ones, I, for some reason, couldn't get any plug to go into! Definitely a strange issue.
I ordered batteries for my 40 year old Nikon cameras. These batteries do not seem to be fresh as the camera tester is on the negative side. My last battery order was fine.
I have found the screensaver and remote to work well on my D-7000 nikon I plan on doing more business with you in the future
This camera is everything that I thought it would be. I have not experienced any of the problems that have been brought up. The buttons are well positioned. The lens does wonderful things. I am able to take detailed shots of birds that I have never achieved before. I did not expect it to be a DSLR and it is not but it is an excellent point and shoot with a magnificent zoom capability.
love the product and am very pleased; the lens is one of my favorites. I have an excellent copy of the tamron 28-75 xr and this is just as good IMO. This lens matches my other sigma lenses, anal about that; and the build and function is prefect. A slight bito lens creep but the throw is only about an inch, so no hassle, (focusing great on the D300 and matches well) and a touch of flare in the sun, but nothing I cant handle, especailly considering the price I paid for this, I mean Im feeling forgiving. Sigma has my vote. I just ordered the 150 macro, and I got the 10-20 and the 15 fish, and also a 14 rectal. Oh and I got the 189$ 18-200 DC for the D70; fits nice, small and sharp, great for a beater kit.Amazon rocks too! Cameta camera is quick and responsive. Great team.
For a few months, the router worked fine. When we had to reinstall the computer, though, the router never worked again. We tried using the setup CD, but it was useless. The Setup Wizard that is part of the router itself was consisently wrong. It would claim we had a working internet connection when nothing worked at all. As other reviews have said, their tech support is worthless. Buy a different router instead.
as a photograper i carry more then 50 pounds of stuff i thought the stand would be another 10 but the light wight easy to hold bag fits really good
This router works great! Very easy to set up. My home network was online in about 10 minutes. Highly recommended.
I Have two of these antenna's one works greatthe other does not but I am sure it is because of location from diffenet rooms...
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.
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.
I have a terrible habit of putting chewing gum through the wash which then gets stuck all over the barrel of the dryer. For years I'd just put up with having the gunk stuck on there, but I decided to give this a try to get rid of a particularly bad lot that got stuck on. It is amazing - the gum comes straight off with very little work, and for smaller amounts of gum you only need a tiny bit of it. One bottle has lasted for ages. It's also easy to clean off the Goo Gone itself once you're done. Excellent stuff.
First: I want to thank Amazon for their good price and fast delivery!Second: I want to compliment Garmin for standing behind their product and very good tech service.Review: The first c530 unit was defective (wouldn't acuire satellite) Called customer service (got right through & actually talked to a person!)Customer rep talked me through resetting the unit to no avail. Sent unit back to Garmin (UPS) and within 5 days had a new working unit up and going. This unit is easy to use right out of the box. I'm not computer friendly! but found this very user friendly. I've only had this unit 1 wk. but have found it very helpful in finding addresses. I am looking forward to useing this unit when we go on vacation to Branson in about a week so I will know better how the c530 works on the long haul!I don't believe that you can find a better entry level GPS unit for the money.
Did not use this headphone because a head phone came with the dragon dicate, version 2, Mac and it works just fine. I did give it to my daughter and she uses it and liked it very much.
This case is awesome! It has a space in the back for a belt clip and a hole for the charger thing (whatever you call it). You can see through the case perfectly and it matches any color you have. The case also fits securely and will never fall off. It takes some time to get it off, but you just gotta know the secret (which I know). It gets kinda scratched after a while, but atleast the actual iPod mini isn't scratched, and that's a good thing. The click wheel is out to the open and that's a little dangerous, but if you had something over it, it wouldn't work. This case is a very necessary accessory for your iPod mini!Things I love:the tight fityou can see throught itit has space for belt clipThings I detest:NOTHING!!!
This is exactly what I needed in my office. A quality product, lots of space to plug in more devices. Heavy duty and good quality.
Sturdy enough for kids abuse. We put the kids DVDs in this case and it has helped up pretty well!
I love this tripod. I ordered it for use as a digiscope tripod because of the control I'd have with the fine-adjustments that are difficult to make free-hand or even with a fluid panhead mount. This tripod solved that problem. Excellent adjustments. I also love the sliding mount since my spotting scope is a lot of weight hanging out a long distance from the camera mount. It is also not a light piece of equipment, but most of that is because it is very well built and sturdy as a rock. When your trying to get a picture of a tiny critter from half a mile away, you don't need some flimsy tripod jiggling and vibrating at the slightest hint of a breeze or hand touch. Considering there are other tripods at twice or triple the price that do the same thing, this is a top notch purchase. Worth every penny. I've already recommended it to a few friends who have telescopes and digiscope setups..
Product was as described, but was made 2 years ego, therefore Netgear tech support refused to support me when I had questions. It was already our of warranty period. Otherwise I have no problems and I made it work.
Same experience as the previous reviewer. I read the review and hoped it wouldn't be a big deal. Unfortunately, it is a big deal. Having to reset the unit multiple times during useage is a nightmare. We are returning and going in a different direction. Aesthetically, nice unit, but the "reset" issue using a pushpin because nothing larger will fit in the hole is too much for me to overcome.
...I am new to purchasing electronics and did a lot of research on Amazon and through Consumer Reports and Samsung was one of the two with the highest ratings. Panasonic was the other, but I chose Samsung because it was ...lower in price. It was very easy to hook up, I have a TV that is 12 years old and it doesn't have the red white and yellow connections, so I just hooked it up to my VCR and bam it was set, and I can still use the VCR. It's silver in color and it looks great, The remote control is easy to use, just need to learn all of the features available and how to use them. It has a great picture and good sound too, I'm sure if I had a newer TV It would have an even better sound and picture. So far I have only owned this for a week, which isn't much time, but I am really enjoying it. I have viewed PEARL HARBOR, SHREK, and JURRASIC PARK III, (the first two I own, the third I rented.) And the Music it plays sounds great too!
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 ^_^
This is the best radio ever. Sturdy, good reception, long lasting batteries and reasonably priced for what you're getting. What more is there to say!! Oh, yes, I have TWO of them. Bought one, liked it so much that I bought another!
I actually bought the 256 MB version for my son, but all the reviews seem lumped. The product works fine *but* the product description indicates there is an AC power adapter in the box. I bought the 256MB version for my son in August. No power adapter. Manual says it is optional. Contacted amazon. Told to see manufacturer. Manufacturer did not reply. Tried the followup link amazon had left -- expired. Emailed amazon again, no reply. The power adapter is available for another $10, + shipping, but not that I can find on amazon.So the caveat is: There is probably no AC power adapter in this one either. The AC power adpater has to have a mini-usb plug. So if you use this for an extended period without a pc available, out of luck.
I purchased this MicroSD card to use with my Garmin 550t GPS unit. It is the perfect density for the garmin Maps and leaves quite a bit of extra memory space for miscellaneous maps and files. The speed and dependability are as expected. I would definitely purchase another one if needed...
This card didn't work for me. The picture captured moves in frames. Although my computer is configured according to the specs required for the Hauppage PVR 350, this card did not work for me. I wouldn't suggest any one to buy this card. I would recommend a stand alone DVD recorder which works perfectly for recording to digital format. I bought the Panasonic DVD 30S. It works like a dream!
I was helping to get an older computer up to speed by adding in some RAM and cleaning out the hard drive. I then noticed that the lady's computer I was fixing up didn't have an ethernet port and had been using USB for her high speed internet. I picked up one of these PCI slot cards and it works great!
It works well, is comfortable, and has good sound quality for Skype, etc. I am not sure what more I could ask for for the price.One really nice thing is that the mic position is adjustable, so I can listen to the headphones without the mic in the way, or, I can put the mic down when I want to talk. You can drink water, etc. with the mic down because it's sort of off to the side, but sometimes it's nice to get the mic totally out of my face. It's also nice that the headset has one ear free so I can hear what's going on around me.
The only thing that prevents these from getting a perfect review is that they can catch in your hair. But besides that, they far exceeded my expectations...excellent sound, very comfortable.
After listening to these headphones for just a couple of seconds, I felt obliged to come on here and tell you just how awesome they sound and how comfortable and portable they are! I'm listening to a song right now, and I'm hearing subtleties in the music I have literally never picked up before. The bass is amazing as well, with the whole world reverberating around my earlobes. I recommend these headphones for anyone looking to upgrade from their tinny earbuds or replace their current headphones - it took not a second to be blown away by the immense difference in sound quality. I seriously was not expecting this quality from such a modest price.
the Mini SD card was sent to me pretty fast and i was happy with the purchase. I would buy something from this seller again for sure
As one of the inventors, of course I give it five stars, I'm biased.Recoton Corp owned Discwasher and manufactured the product. Recoton has since gone bankrupt. The patents have expired. The solution was kept a secret and we supplied it in concentrated form to Recoton. The components had a shelf life, which has long since passed, and have been disposed of.When we licensed it to Discwasher we were told it would be made in the U.S. but the manufacture promptly went to China. We were aware of some quality problems but it was out or our control.I'm delighted that people used and enjoyed our product. If you need cleaning solution I'd suggest trying to make your own. Use a very dilute non-foaming surfactant, any foaming or sudsing soap will create a mess. Good luck, it took us a while to get right.
I bought this one. The hard to manuever the buttons while driving. the top warped in my car, it kept shutting off on the middle of a song. This unit is not disgined for the extreme heat we receive in the desert with temparatures well in to the 100's. I ended up returning the item for a refund.
I discovered this MP3 on the music video "Wait a Minute" by The Pussycat Dolls.I went online after I saw the Samsung logo and saw this K5. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Boy did it live up to the expectations when I bought it. I know ipod is the "thing" nowadays but I wasn't one to follow the crowd. This will surely turn heads. The picture quality isn't all the great and the screen can get a few fingerprints, but the pros definately out weigh the cons.
This drive may work correctly for you if you have no DVD/CD burning software on your computer. I had Roxio (Sonic Solutions) Easy Media 8 on my PC, and it made it so that I could not eject nor format a REV disk, nor could I detach the drive without blue-screening (BSOD) my Windows 2003 server. I tried this on 3 separate systems (2 servers, one Windows XP). All Iomega customer support (3 individuals there) would do was to finger point and make me do all the testing (uninstall software, uninstall drivers, try this, try that). They could not tell me what DVD burning software would coexist on a PC with an attached USB 2.0 REV 70 GB drive. They (and this was more than one customer support person at Iomega) explained that it's not their job to test their products with other software. They suggested that I buy Nero or other DVD/CD burning software to see if they caused the REV drive to not work correctly. Why should this compatibility testing be my responsibility?Come on Iomega! Roxio (Sonic Solutions) is one of the top 2 or 3 DVD/CD burning products in the world. You produce a product that is not compatible with that software and it's my responsibility to work that out with Sonic Solutions? (They told me that I had to contact Roxio to find out why their software makes the REV drive fail and get Roxio to fix it).My machine, which has been stable for over a year, began blue screening after I installed the REV drivers and this product.I thought the days of finger pointing and poor customer service were long gone.
I bought this antenna for my home in East Tennessee, although I was in Michigan when I recieved it, I was 37 miles south of the channels in Lansing and this thing worked great!! picked up everything except 2 channels but, I only placed it in the window, in Tennessee not so great. I do live in the "mountains" and i am 26 miles from the towers in Knoxville. All I could pick up was 6(abc)43(fox)and 48, so I bought a 10' pole and mounted to the roof and then I lost channel 48. Funny thing is if you turn it around to face due north it picks up 10(nbc, Knox) perfectly, wierd.. We have another place less than a quarter mile from here but, about 150' higher that picks up EVERYTHING, 35+ channels on an old set of rabbit ears. So the search continues, perhaps a Yagi style antenna would be better.? Unless I come across a 200 foot pole...
I use the Dataproducts &quot;Compatible Cartridge for Canon BJC4000 (Black) (replaces BCI-21BK)&quot; with my Apple Color StyleWriter 2500. The print quality on black and white documents is very good for the price. To me, black is black, and I notice very few differences in print quality between this ink tank and Apple or Canon products. For the price, this deal cannot be beat.
That's the subject of the 1st email my 5 yr old daughter sent me. The keyboard and mouse were for her new computer and they both work flawlessly.
Got the Canon EF 70-300 mm with image stabilizer lens for my Kenya safari. I'm quite satisfied with it and got great pictures of wildlife, but wished I had gotten a more powerful one - something like a 400.The 400 is way out of my budget; and if I had gotten that I would have wished for something even more powerful.Some of my pictures zoomed to the max do not appear to be as focused; not sure if I did not do something right or a shortcoming of the lense itself.The image stabilizer is great; I'll never be able to do without it from now on.
This item works great for the price. I like it because you don't have to put the film in a tray, it just slides along. It's a little slow but some of the other ones like it are too.
I wanted a digital camera for Christmas, and had a heck of a time deciding what to get. The camera was to replace my old Canon EOS film camera, which was a pain to drag around, and which really wasn't giving me very good pictures for all the effort required.So I wanted something easier to take along on vacations and family outings, but packed with features so I could take great pictures of the outdoors, and of the kids playing sports, and whatever else caught my eye. After some research I decided I wanted as much optical zoon as possible, and I wanted image stabilization so that my pictures would still be crisp at high zoom. I narrowed my search to this camera, the 5 MP version from Panasonic (Lumix DMC-FZ20) and the Canon PowerShot S1 IS.My biggest debate was whether 3 MP would be enough for my needs? Or did I need to bump up to 5 MP for really good pictures? I view my pictures primarily on my computer, printing out some smaller prints (up to 5 x 7), and I e-mail pictures to family and put some up on the web. In the end I chose this 3 MP camera and am very happy.This camera is significantly smaller and lighter than the FZ20 (besides being cheaper), so it is much easier to carry around and thus it is much more likely that I will grab it on my way out the door to the Little League game or the beach. So I'll get more pictures. The 256 MB card I bought with the camera holds about 155 photos at highest quality, which is plenty. The 3 MB resolution means more photos fit on a memory card, and your pictures won't take up as much space on your computer.But what is really awesome about the camera is the performance! The 12X optical zoom is a marvel. You can zoom in on a barely visible speck on the horizon and see that it is really a small hut with broken windows. Because the zoom is so powerful, you can fill the frame with your subject when you take the shot, eliminating the need to crop and blow up the picture digitally on your computer. The image stabilization allows you to crisply capture your subject despite having shaky hands. On my computer, the pictures are absolutely crisp, and show no pixelation until I get past about 4X digital zoomMy favorite feature is the "burst" mode that lets you take up to four frames per second, which is very fast for a digital camera. It's fantastic for capturing those action sports shots.You'll want to buy a bigger memory card for the camera. It comes with a nearly useless 8 MB card. The 256 I bought is working really well, but more is usually better when it comes to memory. The included battery recharges in about two hours, which is pretty quick, but you'll want to buy a backup so you can keep shooting after the included battery dies.All in all, I am thrilled with my purchase, and I recommend the camera to anyone who wants a lot of features and performance in a point-and-shoot digital camera.
Ok, my bad! I initially gave it one star because it broke after 5 months. That is, until now. As I looked closer at it, I noticed that it was missing the silver tip that goes into the lighter. I searched around my car, and there it was, along with the spring and fuse that went inside. Simple fix...put in the spring, then fuse, silver tip and screw on the ring. Good as new and working fine. I took one star off because it did fall apart, and if I didn't pay close attention, I would have thought it was junk.
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 satellite TV and thus a receiver box with a standard RCA jack type output plus an S-video output. No hi def yet, but I have TV's in three locations and was paying for two receivers. With this unit hooked to the main unit, it broadcasts to a second television and even carries the stereo sound. Out of the box, cables included, set up time is minutes. You get a transmitter and a recever and an IR remote control repeater. I bought a second (extra) receiver for the third television. Works great, no interference from microwaves and other 2.4 mhz noise.Unfortunately, the IR repeater does not work dependably.Sometimes it repeats commands perfectly and other times it won't respond at all. BEWARE THE DISTRIBUTOR WILL NOT REPLACE A DEFECTIVE UNIT. Several phone calls to the customer service will get you a run around of "try this, and then try that" to stall you. I know the transmitter unit is defective but the receivers are fine, but they will NOT send a replacement transmitter. They actually expected me to send all 3 pieces ($200 worth) back to the factory to "test" them. This means I would be without the units for God knows how long, if ever. I suggest another brand of equipment.
I did not open the product because it was not needed. It was suggested by amazon and so I ordered it. Returning what was not needed cost me the return postage. Amazon then provides no way to complain so I am with this review creating my own way to complain.
It's better than I thought. Small, compact, easy to use, well-made, not plastic, great big screen, great pictures. Love it!
I'm not sure about the problems other reviewers have had with installation. It was exactly like any other IDE drive for me. Change the jumper (if needed, it defaults to Master), plug in the data and power cables, and the optional audio cable. That was it for me. My previous version of Nero didn't recognize it (v5.524 maybe), but the included version did (v 5.535). I've only burned at 12x and 16x so far, because it recognizes the max speed of the blank cdr and won't burn faster.The only error I've had was when trying to overburn a cd to 77+ minutes and including CDtext using Feurio software. The last track is bad, but otherwise, no problems.
Similar to the 5420 but substituting an Intel, P4 chip for the Athalon chip, both models double the RAM and hard drive size of the 5410 and like that model, include a NIC (network interface card) to make networking and fast access connections to the Internet more simple. It also features a CD burner that's twice as fast (16x) as the 5410. The decision in the end between the 5420 and 5423 will be one of personal preference btwn Athalon and Intel chips, but either one should find few users dissatisfied with the all around performance of their machine.(personally, I prefer the Athalon chip)
I purchased this camcorder in July of 2006 because of all of the great reviews. The LCD display just stopped working (greyed-out, on-the-blink, the bottom of the picture/display is partially now on top, etc.) and I now need to send it back to the "Sony Factory" for repair. Even though the unit is under warranty for one year, it's only under warranty for parts -- not labor (which is the most expensive part of fixing something!!!). I'll now have to pay $129 just to have the display fixed.I liked the camcorder otherwise, IF you don't have problems. Not sure if an extended warranty would make a difference since you still have to pay labor -- that's ridiculous!
As much as I like NetGear equipment, this device does not meet expectations or claims. Here is my litany of complaints:1. The MySync software Key does not work. I am not the only user with this complaint, the NetGear forum has many others, and the provided solutions do not work.2. The unit tends to "drop off" the network and puts alot of "talk" over the wire, interupting other traffic.3. The software (required) removed share permissions from one machine. (chaos ensued)4. The software is required not only to connect, but to retrieve data. If there is a malfunction in the software, recovery is all but impossible.5. The disk formatting is proprietary. Recovery without one of these devices is near impossible.6. The software provided is "quirky" and unpredictable.Ok, now some positives;1. It looks cool (good conversation piece).2. It is quiet.3. Mine does not run hot.4. It is a great concept (if not a great execution of the concept).
I bought it by the advice of other reviewers without hearing the system and I agree. It's a great speaker system, especially for $200.00. It's a good looking system, the speakers are small with great sound and the sub has a great kick. I bought it from Vanns, shipped in days from the west coast to the east coast for free. what a deal.
I own both the old version and this new version. The new one sucks plain and simple. Fist of all it isn't made of leather, like it says, it is made of plastic that looks like leather. The construction is nowhere near the quality of the old version. The sides are made out of nylon and not cloth like the old version. The fabric that holds the disks is significanlty crappier and is so thin it is see through. Even the zipper is crappier. Nothing about is has been improved what so ever. EVERYTHING has been made 100% cheaper and crappier. Avoid at all cost. Go with someone else. Case Logic has just lost a customer for LIFE.
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.
No problems...good value...reconditioned product seems to be fine...still can't believe the OEM charges so much more for the new product!
I have a belkin router here at my home and needed another router for a family member and with out a doubt in my mind i chose Belkin. I use several Belkin products from Floppy drives to cat 5e cable up to my router and wouldnt think of using anything else.Plus you can beat the warranty!!!!!
I have not had any success with this product. I purchased the first one and a few days later it stopped working. It would charge my Ipod but not play it through the car stereo. Amazon was good though, they sent me a replacement which worked for about a week longer, then it broke. I have not replaced it yet. My suggestion would be spend a bit more and get something that actually works to avoid the headaches that this product carries with it.
The m100 is a pretty good idea and is great for people who don't want to buy one of the more expensive palms. But when it all comes down to it, it is just a cheaply made palm IIIe with a few new features. The alarm feature is really useful to alert you of something due on your schedule. The notepad feature isn't all that great though. The screen is smaller than the usual palm and really isn't comfortable when trying to jot something down. The cover that comes with the m100 is different than used before. You can rotate it all the way to the to the back of the palm which is really nice. The only problem with this cover is I wish there was a way to secure it. The cover very easily flops around if not held down by your own hand, and is a very tempting part of this device to leave home. As mentioned before the screen isn't very big, and this is noticeable if you've used an earlier model palm. The feel of the m100, when using it, does not feel as though you have a quality product as well. I would have to say by far the most annoying thing I have come across with this particular palm is the power on/off switch, and is what really affirms it was made cheaply. It is very sensitive and sometimes does not even work. After reading other reviews about this device, it seems as though I'm not the only one to encounter this either. This was very disappointing. Another disappointment it, if you want a cradle for this device you have to shell out [more money]... I actually believe this device isn't worth the [money] they charge. I have also read an article that states that the price of this device will be [lowered] in the coming months. If you really want to buy this device I would wait untill then. You would be almost getting your moneys worth.
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).
Its save me money buying new camera. its works nice. so far have no problem. shipment was on time. before buying this some one told me that online batteries are mostly fake
I got mine using hotel points so I didn't have many choices but I do ilke what I got. The camcorder is packed with a ton of features and capabilities. What I have used a lot and can tell you about is the digital imaging capabilities. I have taked a ton of stills with this (with 128 MB SD card there's plenty of space). While the size (almost 2 Megapixels) is rather big the quality leaves a little to be desired. I'm anxious to get the firewire cable to test out the digital video (one of the main reasons I bought this).
This remote is no powerhouse, you have to be fairly close to the camera however for the cost it's well worth having. It comes with a little pouch that attaches to your camera's strap. Once attached you don't even know it's there.
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.
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!
Great camera with more capabilities than I'll ever figure out how to use! Was disappointed that it didn't come with even a limited capacity memory chip...had to run to store and buy one before I could try camera out. Otherwise, its everything I wanted, expected and much more.
I cannot say enough about these binoculars. The optics are superb, they are lightweight, have a nice feature of being able to clip/unclip the neck lanyard in an instant, and are astounding value. I have had several close focus binoculars over the years, but this is the pair I use. The main advantage of them is that the 2 images overlap at any distance, whereas with others I have owned, by the time you get closer than about 10 feet to an object you find yourself using them as a monocular, or really mess up your eyes trying to make the images overlap. Buy two pairs and give one to your best friend.
This CompactFlash Card performs fast and well.This is my second puchase of one. Highly recommend!
This crimp tool is all you need to whip up an ethernet cable. Plus the crimp connectors and cables, of course.It cuts the cable, strips the jacket, and crimps the connectors without issue.
The Netgear SC101 Storage Central device holds a lot of promise and offers a nice looking case design. In fact, I referred to mine as a "network toaster" since that is kind of what it looked like.Unfortunately, "beauty is only skin deep" when it comes to this unit.Netgear did get some things right--the ability to buy just the enclosure and add your own hard disks is great. Anyone who has worked on computers for some time will undoubtedly have some perfectly serviceable hard drives sitting around. This unit gives you the ability to put at least some of those drives to use.Installation and use of the device--when it works, which it doesn't always do--are both easy and definitely geared to new and inexperienced computer users who just want something that works.What Netgear missed with this device, however, is the ability for more advanced users (or people who have multiple computers with different operating systems) to take this device further. It offers no web based interface and no file sharing protocols outside of the proprietary software (for Windows 2000/XP only). This is a serious flaw to an otherwise great idea.The hard drives are also loose inside the device when you install them. There's nothing to hold them in place or keep them stable other than some blocks of foam. I could see this leading to electrical shorting from the circuit board on the drive to the case and even serious disk damage in the event that this unit would fall. The interior of the case is also quite sharp, so watch out not to cut or slice yourself while installing drives (or taking it apart to see what's inside).All things and limitations considered, I returned mine after five minutes of using it. It's just too limited for the power user, hobbyist or tinkerer. If you pay full retail price (~$100), it's also quite pricey for such a limited piece of hardware. If Netgear were to come out with a more powerful version that offered true network attached storage functionality, I'd certainly give serious thought to buying it. As it is right now, the product was an expensive disappointment to me.
I replaced my old Epson printer with the Photosmart because I wanted a fax machine. I have been regretting it ever since. The HP Photosmart C6180 is way too slow -- seems to take twice as long as my old printer. It is also constantly doing something it calls "Printer Preparation" which involves making a huge amount of noise. The scanner is slow and strangely complicated to use. I am mystified by the good reviews this printer has gotten. Maybe I got a lemon? It seems very user UNfriendly to me.
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.
Got this basic card at a decent price - shipping was a bit steep but the low price on the card compensated for that. Does what was expected of it for a basic 2GB card. using it for an older device that can maxes out at 2 GB card storage.
Very convenient for those of us &#34;Dinosaurs&#34; who still have stacks and stacks of floppies with no way to access the info on them!!
Just like a previous reviewer, R. Adams from Austin, I have had nothing but the very same problems with my Panasonic home theatre. It is alarming to hear that he has had the same lack of customer service from Panasonic that I have experienced.Since day #1, I experienced major problems with it. After nearly five hours of disassembling my old speakers and putting this one together, I began to test it with a DVD. Within minutes, the sound shut off altogether. The movie still played, but the volume was nonexistant. I went over everything again... EVERYTHING... and tried again. Same problem. I had to turn the unit off and then on again, and the volume was back, but it happened repeatedly. It became almost comical; you buy something like this to upgrade your movie-watching experience, and instead, it turned what little leisure time my family is afforded into misery, and I am honesty not exaggerating.I've tried contacting Panasonic four times regarding this issue; the first time, they told me to take the entire system apart, make sure none of the wires are frayed, and put it back together again. It had taken me hours to put the thing together to begin with, and I'd already done exactly what they had said to do, but still, I moved furniture, traced all the wires to make sure they were fine and unfrayed, and put everything together again.Still, nothing. I watched "Phantom of the Opera" one night just to see how often the sound cut out... it took almost four and a half hours to watch the movie, and I had to re-start the theatre a mind-blowing 214 times.Panasonic never responded to any of my further inquiries. Evidently, the had stolen my money and that was good enough for them. I will never buy any Panasonic product again, almost entirely based on he way Panasonic failed to address the problem. I feel robbed.
This is a great little radio that I take outside when I'm working in the yard. It works on batteries, or power (cord included)and as long as you know it's not audiophile quality - - you'll be happy enough. Reception in the Chicago suburbs is fine, reception in a more remote vacation area was not so fine. I think it depends on your location and signal strength.
I go through lots of cameras. This was my third DSLR, and about 15th to 20th digital camera. THe D40 takes superb pictures. Don't let the reviewers mislead you into thinking this is just for newbies. It works great for newbies, and for serious advanced photo-enthusiasts. I fall in the latter category and like the camera for the following reasons:1. Size and weight - easy to travel with.2. Great image quality right out of the camera. It's nice to enhance photos in software like Photoshop. But it's even better to have a camera that doesn't require you to do that for every shot. I recommend setting the photos to Vivid or More Vivid. Contrary to popular perception, I found these settings actually give you a more accurate color portrayal of the scene.3. I use the D40 with the 18-200mm Nikon VR lens. They work great in combination.4. Changing settings is quick and easy even though many are not set with dedicated buttons.5. I like the way you can review a series of photos zoomed in, and the camera keeps the same zoomed in setting for each photo -- just turn the rear wheel.6. Camera has a high quality feel.7. LCD screen is bright8. Viewfinder is bright.One thing I wish Nikon had included is grids in the viewfinder -- but can't have everything.
Bought this Plasma (before the late 2006 price drops) after seeing Panny displays being used throughout NAB by companies like Apple. Outstanding picture via HDMI &/or Component Video. O.K. sound but you'll want to invest in a good 5.1 surround system to get the most out of your HD viewing experience (I recommend Harmon Kardon Amp/Receiver & JBL Northridge speakers). Read AVS Forums for more reviews. If you need PIP go for the "600U".
Slow to find satellite signalKept losing signalMay have been worth renting or buying onein Europe especially with all the newhighways.
Works great, the MSN direct works exactly as they advertise and the software is very intuitive. Yes the FM transmiter is weak-guess what they all are weak and yes the navigation will do some strange routes- again they all do.My cons are price of unit and then still will have to pay for subscription when free period expires. The traffic portion on MSN works well but is not intergrated with rest of system as well as I think it should be. And lastly materials used on unit could be little nicer, I also have a Harmon/Kardon 810 that is beautiful and feels more solid but the Garmin is easier to use.
I was looking for a camera that would allow me full manual control and the ability to shoot without batteries (except for the meter) as a reliable back-up camera. My wife has an old Vivitar v2000 and it is a tank, takes beautiful pictures if you know what you are doing, and best of all has that "nearly universal" K-mount that opens up the possibility of so many high-quality, relatively inexpensive lens.My 3800 is equally impressive in its simplicity and basic but strong features. My only nits are an overly tight aperature ring at the 3.5 f-stop position, like it wants to slip out of position (but it hasn't) and a very slightly crooked hot shoe.This camera doesn't compare to my main units in terms of total creative control and overall "coolness", but that is perfectly fine because that is not why I bought it. Knowing what you need and want is usually the key to a happy purchase, and I am very happy!
heres is what I am currently doing to get by until serial cables come out...On your NT computer - click import/export, select export to a file (select *.PST type) and then select what you want to transfer (check all subfolders)click next and save the file, and then transfer the file somehow (I use the internet) to your home PC and then Import that file into your Outlook 2000 at home.then sync and presto you have your information.It sucks to have to do that but until the serial cradles arrive plus beware if you do all the files in outlook (calendar/inbox )ect. the file could get huge 3 to 4 megs
Great little device, I was trying to hold out on buying an iPod and I'm glad I did, It's organized and pretty quick to find all the info put on it. all my music was tranfered over to iPod format, and the itunes program is a little slow but that maybe from my old computer not the program. I'm very satisfied witht this product.
There's nothing wrong with this case per se, but it doesn't fit my Sansa Clip+ and earbuds together. It can hold one or the other, but not both.
is a very good item functional quality and also works very fine in the time that i have used it
Ordered this unit as a suggesttion from the web site here as my LG800G tracfone would support this memory card. Phone wouldn't recognize the card, but my computer would while installed in the phone. Ordered another 4g SanDisk card from McTechy,(another shipper) through Amazon links. It works like a champ. Don't know what's up there. Still can't go wrong for the price.
I could not be happier with this device. It works perfectly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and Mandriva 2010.2. Plug it in and "kernel: pl2303: Prolific PL2303 USB to serial adaptor driver" then an instant /dev/ttyUSB0 ! It doesn't work with setserial under RHEL, though, but it doesn't seem to matter. I can talk to it with minicom, and then set it up with Hylafax and a fax modem and it "just works"! Driving with ctsrts and 57600 baud. Have been running it for a week now.It might not be as great with multiple in use at the same time, since I expect that the devices might move names, but in my case, that is not an issue. FANTASTIC deal at under $11. A must have, even if you don't have an immediate need for it.
speakers are mounted on an almost invisible stand. Wires are out of sight and the sound is fantasic.
Had this battery replace my original Sony battery which lasted 3+ years (the original still works but starts running out of juice in half hour instead of 5 hours in a new battery). This batter is twice the capacity so I expect it to last 8-10 hours. The laptop (Sony PCG-V505) power management does show 9+ hours after a fresh charge (its really dependent on the power management settings - mine is at "Maximum Battery Life" most of the times). I don't expect it to really last 9 hours (same could be said for the original battery also) but I am sure it will be somewhere between 5-9 hours. Haven't had the chance to really try it out yet.Also note that as with most electronics these days this battery is manufactured in China. The packaging was a simple brown cardboard box and the battery was packed in foam inside. Nothing fancy like the retail blister packs that we are so used to seeing now. Had it not come from Amazon I might have suspected if it was indeed original Lenmar.I will try to update this post with any observations that might be useful.
That's a really high quality case, i ordered WD passport along it, but was not astonished by hardware as this small case. Hard sides, prevent hardware from hits.Hi quality inside work, outside also well done.Hi rated!
I was recommended to this product by someone at the Apple Store saying that I should just get these headphones instead of spending $30 or more on a set there. Best purchase and a great value!
I have recently purchased this item and was pleased with the sound. Some people complain about the hiss at low volumes, a problem that I have not experienced. If you read the directions, hint, hint, it states that to improve the sound quality you should adjust the ipods internal EQ settings. Mine seems to sound the best on the LOUDNESS setting on my Ipod. It seems to balance out the sound for all types of music. By balance I mean the bass and treble are not blown out on either end. I plan on buying a bag for it because the built in handle seems like it would be difficult to hold if you are carrying more than one item besides the I-boom. All in all I rate this as a decent speaker system for my Ipod that fits my needs. I have a 30GB video and it fits great in this device.
Works with Nikon D40 and D40X. Just remember to set the camera to receive IR signal. To do this, click on MENU, choose CUSTOM SETTING MENU, click on SHOOTING MODE, then choose either 2-sec. DELAY or QUICK RESPONSE REMOTE. It took a while for me to figure this out because this remote control does not come with instructions. I hope this helps. Best wishes with your photos!
The large size printer needs special ink. Canon's 13 x 19 printer requires the 8 color process. One of the things I found was on Amazon.com was some alternative supply of ink for one of their vendors. The quality of their ink compared favorably and we bought about a 3 year supply.The Ink from Canon is very high quality, but is pricey and especially compared to the competitor.
Although I have not heard what we sound like on this device, I'm told this usb microphone sounds great.We put in the middle of the conference room table and use it for group Microsoft meetings.Easy to use (plug it into the usb) and is cost effective.
I get dvd's from the library and I found these wipes work great on them. They get off all the smudges from frequent handling. I have found that thoroughly cleaning a dvd prevents a lot of skipping during play.
This lens almost never leaves my camera. I love it! The image stabilizer is fantastic, you simply zoom in, push the shutter release half way and the image stabilizes. It is incredibly useful especially in unplanned situations without a tripod. I've used it to capture sports action shots, parachuting, portraits, you name it. Incredible zoom that practically eliminates blur due to camera shake.
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.
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.
It's easy to setup, no back and forth adjustment required. I have directv on ground floor attached to transmeter and receiver on first floor in the bedroom, signal has to go thru at least two walls. I had 2.4 gb trek before which required lots of adjustment and it stopped working after year. I am impressed.
Bought this for Comcast internet service... works like a charm, after about one month, I have not had any issues and solid performance. It is easy to configure and it has all the features (and more) that I'd expect from a cable modem. I easily recommend this as a home network solution.
Scans very poorly, it scans half the card, and it won't scan raised (thermo) cards at all. All a big blur. Strongly suggest against this product it just doesn't work properly.
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.
THESE ARE THE BEST HIDDEN SECRET SPEAKERS. THE SPEAKERS FOR THE MONEY ARE GREAT. I AM OLD SCHOOL AND HAVE A 2 CHANNEL RECEIVER WITH 50RMS PER CHANNEL. XM RADIO AND CD IS WHAT I PLAY. THE SPEAKERS ARE WELL WORTH THE MONEY. DONT OVERSPEND ON WELL KNOWN NAMES.
It's a nice little bag. Durable material (standard Domke). Don't expect to get much more than the camera and a second lens or flash in the bag. You will not be able to fit a notebook or your sunglasses. My m4/3 camera, second lens fits nicely. Can't get the battery charger or a notebook in there.Nice day bag. If you need a place for more than the camera, move up to a bigger bag.
I have had quite a few camcorders over the years (none of them Sony), and when I was looking for a new one, I did my usual 3-4 weeks of researching, etc. I chose the Sony DVD handycam because it was easy to use, the menu was pretty straightfoward, it had a 40x optical zoom (compared to 32x) and it was DVD. I was skeptical about the dvd part because I had heard about the minimal recording time, etc but I didn't understand the different disk formats I guess. Anyway, I am very pleased with this camcorder, and being able to shoot in a 16:9 format is also a nice feature I didn't even think about at first. So, although I am new to Sony camcorders, I am really enjoying this one. My only advice would be to go ahead and buy the memory stick and the disk pack when you buy the camera because you will want them!
These have got to be the most comfortable earphones of this type. They sound great also, although I'm not an audio junkie. I will be buying another pair very soon.
If you have a USB Hard Drive you should think about getting this product because It will help to protect your data and your USB Hard Drives.I got a new USB hard disk a few weeks ago and I just put it inside my bag with many other things, so after a few days my USB Hard disk got full of scratches all over it. =(I just wish the case would've had a better grip for the USB device though, but dont worry it works great and have a nice price.
Brand new out of the box it had dust that showed up on ALL my slide scans. I couldn't get rid of it. It's going back.
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
This is my first camera, so I have no basis for comparison. But I do like it and believe that it is a great deal ($ wise). As yet I am wondering if the digital zoom isn't wasted capacity. It would appear that the photo editor is capable of cropping the picture. There is no help in the manual for attaching photos to email. A frustrating omission, when this was my principal reason for buying. I was able to work through this, however, by reading the FAQ's on Polaroids web site. My compliments to Polaroid for being the only source, that I could find, for not trying to &quot;Rip off&quot; their customers by withholding the AC adapter until the user is forced to purchase it at an extravagant price.
The harness worked perfectly with our 2003 Vibe. I used solder to make the connections "hard". I am very happy with the product.
The device will not take any cards, any longer. I do not know what to do about it, Spent over $149 on it originally. Why would it stop taking the cards?
I'm not sure what the difference is between what I have and some of the other reviewers, but I have absolutely NO problems with this case on my 30gb iPod. Granted, I'm 31 years old and take good care of my toys, but I would highly recommend this product! The screen guard fits snugly on top of the iPod screen and doesn't move around on me. I also have no problems with the iPod itself inside the case as the insert makes it fit perfectly. As far as the bulk/weight is concerned - it's the Video iPod, not the Nano. You know what you have, now invest in its longevity.Take care of your electronics and everything should be fine. Use this case and you're only improving the odds.
This is a great product... good signal, very compact... easy to install. The only problem is that I bought it to use with my Tivo DVR and it is not compatible unless you get version 2.6 specifically. Amazon is currently shipping 2.8 so if you're looking to use this on anything other than Tivo... enjoy!Tivo users look elsewhere.
The iPod arrived in great time and was a little scuffed like the add said, however, it works wonderfully. It was easy to upload it onto a computer and has been going strong with all of the music put onto it.
My Maestro 3100 only lasted a few months before I started having problems with it. It stopped holding its charge, despite always being plugged into it's power source. Having sent the unit in for repair under warranty, I'm compelled to advise Amazon buyers to stay away from Magellan products. I had to send the unit in at my own expense, and now Magellan can't tell me where my unit is, or how long it will be before I get it back. When I called to check on it, (as I was told I'd receive an email confirming receipt and repair status and had heard nothing) I was told that the units take upwards of a month for repair. I wish I'd known that before I sent it in.I bought the unit based on price and because I had no experience with GPS devices yet, and figured I'd invest the least I could in a technology I wasn't sure I'd utilize. But I am definitely sold on GPS devices in general and the Maestro 3100 certainly served its purpose before it stopped working. Complaints that it is sluggish are very true, and it sometimes seemed like it was a little "off" with the position.Overall, I'd suggest you select a more reputable company with a better track record of customer service and warranty repairs. A friend of mine has a Garmin and I've been really impressed with it while driving with her, and I will certainly purchase my next unit from them if my Magellan never returns. Spending a little more on the unit is probably not a bad idea either. I think, at least here, you get what you pay for.Update: The unit was returned two months after sending it in. I got no communication from the company on the repair status --it just showed up one day. I used it for a WEEK before it died again. I now own a Garmin. Magellan is dead to me forever.
This is a really good lookin unit and so far has worked flawlessly.To start, the remote is not much of one, but it works.Kinda cheap, even cheap looking.If you want to load or begin on a specific disc you have to press the same button on the romote repeatedly, and when you go to load all 5 discs two of the slots only come out half way but, when you want to change a disc or two while one is playing that is the only slot that dose not come fully out.One thing I really like is the tray does not rotate when you open it everytime like some units.And, as far as I can figure there is no way to scroll the text after the initial scroll.Plus, it seems that the text on tv screen is limited to just a few letters.The unit upconverts the picture to 1080i to match my Hitachi and I have to say its a gorgeous picture.I went from a Kenwood DV5700 that had the DCDI chip on it, and it had a gorgeous progressive scan picture and the fact that this unit had the chip was a major selling point, little did I know hooking up via HDMI/DVI to the tv it bypasses the DCDI chip.I wont be missing it,the picture is that sweet.The unit has several picture adjustments that I havent felt the need to play with yet.But nice to know they are there.The fact this is a universal player was the biggest selling point for me, and so far it had played everything I have threw at it,dvdr's,vcd's, cd's, mp3's, dvd-audio's,dual disc's,etc.I havent tried sacd's yet, but give me time.I really dont care for the orange lettering and numbering on the display. I wish I could change the colors but no big deal.Overall I wouldn't hesitate in buying this unit again.The few minor complaints are just that, minor gripes about things this player dosent do that I have had on other players that I liked.
The den of horrors that is the Magellan car bracket requires you to have this power cord. If you don't then you will be fighting to change batteries and remount your GPS and that is no fun at all.I have used mine for over six months and it works without a hitch. A nice improvement would be a retractable cord facility so that you don't have excess cordage lying around your dashboard. Right now I loop the excess around the steering wheel but then again I never change the adjustment on the steering wheel so no problem with the wire getting caught up in the adjusting mechanism. Others may run into this problem. The alternative is a shorter wire but then it would make the power unit useless for some vehicles. A minor hitch but not earthshaking.
The product arrived as advertised and worked perfectly with the GPS for which it was meant.
works great, we used to use MAPSONUS.com, there recent changes made it not work as well, this software works excellent, we needed to create routes, and could not find an online mapping site that did so.
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 got this set from work as a prize for participating in some beta testing. I've loved and adored it in the years since. The mouse alone is worth the price. The design just begs to be held. Seven buttons (eight if you count the wheel click) to play with is fantastic. Alas, I spilled iced-tea on it a few days ago. I picked up another combo to replace it in a jiffy, but I hate it. I need my MX700 combo back. I'm ordering another one right now.
After reading the great reviews, I purchased one of these. The Nuvi 350 does not recognize it as a valid power source! It's useless.
Pros:Four sided legs seem to be substantially more rigid than tubular legs, the locks are easy to use and seem fairly sturdy,Weight hook, a;though plastic appears to be able to take a least 5 pounds.Center post has an embedded metal rack gear which operated smoothly after a half a dozen cycles'Base bubble will get you close to a good horizontal level with the center post retracted, However, with the center post extended the post has enough play to introduce error. Centering the tilt bubble and using a pocket bubble (Has larger, easier to see bubble) set on the camera mounting base allows you to very accurately set horizontal level and tilt simultaneously.Tilt adjustment is smooth and is easy to lock in. The portrait position when flipped up has its own locking knob, which works well.Con:The thing in this review i'm panning is - Panning.When first used it is so stiff that it moves the legs around..I figured ,well you can't have everything. However, while watching TV and deciding what to do with fly in the ointment I decided to while away an hour applying pressure to the pan head and rotating it to burnish the plastic on plastic bearing area. The result is impressive. I now have a smooth panning capability. It is not ball dead smooth but, I now have a darn good $22 tripodI bought this tripod for my Panasonic ZS9 ( kind of looks like a pimple on a haystack) so that I could take bracketed photos, in register, to combine with HDR/LDR software and for night photography. The panning problem would not have effected this use but now I can also pan videos and panoramas smoothly. Well worth and hours effort. The difference between a 4 and a 5 star review
I was pretty hesitant to use this on my new telly - lcd screen & new lap top, but, alas, I smoke, so I felt I would eventually need something more than h20.....after reading the reviews, I thought I would give it a try. I must say that this works perfectly. No smears, streaks, nothing but crystal clarity. The bottle will last forever. Just a spritz on the included cloth cleaned my 46' set. Glad I tried this. To repeat what a previous reviewer wrote, just buy this.
This weather radio has it all!! Auto Alert, AM/FM, 7 Channels, Great Size. Bottom Line is it saved me last year during hurricane season. 5 Stars!!!
I bought this Dictaphone for my boss, who travels extensively. First of all, I found it on Amazon for over $100 less than the average retail price. It arrived quickly, and when I gave it to him, he was thrilled with it. It's tiny enough to fit in his shirt pocket without being noticed, but stylish enough for him to want to show it off. The hidden USB jack was especially cool.I want one for myself now!
Item arrived promptly. Very good service. Would recommend to others to use this service. This ink is high quality ink
I bought this wall mount for my RV because you can adjust the tightness on each pivot point of the arm. This arm does a great job and is extremely well made. Even with all the vibration and bouncing of driving at 70 MPH it has not even remotely started to lose strength in the arm. The TV does not sag a single bit with this arm. I can't imagine how this arm could be any better.
The rechargeable battery is very compact and works well as a backup battery for my Casio Exilim Digital camera.
It does the job, after all....what more can you expect?
I have two SkyFi3 units and both of them are buggy as hell. Lots of lockups. Annoying issues with the pause/play buffer just erasing itself when you are in the middle of listening to something that you paused (long talk radio segments) Pressing skip forward and having the unit just replace the same commercial you are trying to skip, etc... I would suggest sticking with the SkyFi2, which was a rock solid radio.
It's pretty cool! Great sound and picture. Don't listin to anyone else, the brightness is fine. It comes with the A/C power pac, A/V cable, and 2 way A/V cable. It has an S- video input. Only thing is.... I can't get my Monster S-video cable, Left/right audio to fit.... got to be able to fit in insted of out. :/ It's alright tho. :) You plug and play! It's tight! It's light too! :> stays on the ps2 nicely! :> I like it and I know you will too!...
When I first plug my 1/8&#34; headphone male connector into this cord's female socket, there is terrible distortion. I found that the socket allows the headphone connector to insert a fraction of an inch too far. If I carefully extract the connector a tiny bit then I get great, clear sound, but it is too precarious to remain this way. One slight bump and it moves and is distorted again. I am going to try to get a replacement and see if it is better.
This battery works fine in Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 digital camera. The battery seems to take as many pictures as the original battery and it also shows the battery status information on the camera. This was a concern of mine because a lot of generic batteries do not have the "info" as I haver read on other reviews.
all what i can say that this dvd album is great and very helpfull,i used to purchase this item every time i visited usa during my vacation,,, and now i keep ordering it overseas to Saudia Arabia where i live.guys its very nice , you have to try it
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.
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
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.
The remote is great, my only complaint would be that it might be a little too simple. I'm using it mainly as a replacement remote for my Yamaha receiver (and the rest of my system too) and it works well. It would be nice if it had a few more buttons so that it could control some more odds and ends functions. However, I did get it for $8 refurbished, so I really have nothing to complain about. Great remote for the price!
I bought it, IT works fine in good lighting condishons. other than that IT SUCKS! Focus sucks, after about 5 feet its gets blurry and My files Cept on geting corrupted in the camera. It frezzes alot. Dont buy it at all.
I ordered this for a computer I got from another website that did not have a cpu fan retainer. I recieved this fan retainer from Cyberguys one day before they specified when I initially made the order! Excellent service and perfect product. This fan is handy because it comes with screws which are much sturdier than the oldfashioned clips that some others have. It also comes with a X cross retainer that distributes the pressure of the cpu fan retainer evenly alond the socket and processor on your motherboard. I couldn't have asked for more.
I use these tapes for all my recording. They are great all around tapes. The sound quality is very good, and they are not too expensive!
the irever is... just buy it u will see.
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.
This is a high quality HDMI cable. Connectors have a positive feel and you can easily tell when it is fully engaged. Much less expensive that what you'd pay for in the big box stores.
Tried another wallet for slightly more which was terrible. Found this one later, better price and much better. Simulated leather back is particularly nice for attaching labels.
Good price. Fast service. Product works just like the one I already had. Would do business with this supplier again.
I owned this lens for about a year, then traded up to the 70-200L f4, then traded up to the lens I own now, the 70-300L.This lens is *not* as sharp as the two L lenses I've tried, esp. at the long end. I saw an immediate difference when I started to take long telephoto shots with the 70-300L compared to this lens. Even a look at Canon's MTF charts for these lenses show that the 70-300 does not quite measure up to the 70-300L. I really have to question those any reviews that state the 70-300 is just as sharp as either of the L lenses I mentioned, because that just is not so.That said, you can get this lens for well under half the price of the L lenses, and I had very good experience with the build quality, focusing accuracy, and Image Stabilization. So if cost is a major consideration, and you are willing to trade some image quality for a bunch of cash, the Canon 70-300mm is a good choice.
This product gives me a convenient chance to edit, modify, and control the type and number of photos I can personally make here at home.It is a shame that Kodak elected to discontinue this product,but, thru the vast informational sources available on Amamzon.com,I was able to find a source at the "CameraGuy Store" and the received item was even better that I had expected.I believe that the evaluation of the advertisers on "Amazon.com" contributed to this outcome.
I bought this product to speed up my computer, but instead it made no change in speed and caused my computer to reboot itself about every 20 minutes. How aggravating!I finally removed the RAM and started the process of getting it replaced through Kingston. There is no 1-800 number, so I have completed a series of online forms and each time waited on Kingston to respond to verify that I have the RIGHT to return the product. There are just too many hoops to jump through with this vendor, and I am not done jumping through all of them yet. Hopefully my replacement RAM will work better than the initial product.I won't do business with Kingston again.
While the DMP-120 has an attractive pricetag, the unit itselfleaves a lot to be desired. The generous 64MB flash capacityyields a lot of room for your favorite MP3 songs, but it suffersfrom memory initialization problems resulting in loss of data.Roughly 10 percent of the power-downs that were tested on twoseparate units resulted in the unit locking up, requiring theuser to remove the batteries to "hard" reset the unit. Whilethis is not only inconvenient, data is lost or corrupted duringthe hard reset most of the time, requiring the user to reformatthe flash and reload the memory. In addition to initializationproblems the unit exhibits what is most likely memory formattingproblems in the form of data loss or corruption. The symptoms ofthis problem are that the first few hundred KB or so of everysong are either not present or cannot be interpreted by theprocessor; in other words the first 1/2 second or so of every songis not there and the song starts in what would appear to bemid-stream. While this is not a major problem, it is perpetuallyannoying and would be considered "unacceptable" by serious audioenthusiast. In the defense of the poor engineering of the unit,the customer service at D-Link was very helpful in replacing theoriginal unit (that was suspected to be faulty), but the supposedly"tested" replacement unit exhibited the same faults.
What else could I say. It's very very useful especially when taking a self-portrait or a group picture. I've been using this remote for my Nikon D40. Great Great product!
Bought part for my camera December 26 for $21.36. E-mailed Media-Mart when I received part never heard from then. Sent part back 1/25/10 received e-mail back from Amazon.com said they were refunding me $13.10 within 10 days. Very unhappy with service! Jack
The microphone works GREAT! It picks up really well even from far away!However, if you're recording with another partner like I did for my class, then make sure you wear headphones and turn the speakers on your computer off or you'll get MAJOR echoing! Other than that, it's fantastic!
Pictures directly from my Easyshare V550 camera are terrific, no complaints. Trying to get pictures from my hard drive via EasyShare software has been futile. Have been in touch with Kodak Support but no solution to date.
With an Olympus C3030 Digital Zoom Camera, I wonder how many pictures can be stored in a 32 MB SmartMedia Card? I'm really interested in buying this camera. Please let me know at wichean2514@hotmail.com
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!
This is a good cable with gold contacts at a fraction of the price you would pay at Best Buy, etc.
despite the back-up with the ice and all the snow,it arrived in good shape and works great ,,,,,, 30 days and not turned off yet picks up 3 counties clear
I bought this Dell E207WFP because CR gave it the highest marks for view angle. I love it. Simple, Elegant. Works great with my MacMini.
I wanted a reasonably-priced projector primarily for home theater use, secondarily for my wife to use when giving lectures. This unit provides us with both... Quick, easy setup, stunningly bright and clear picture, very quiet operation. No complaints at all, only continued surprise at the gigantic, super-bright picture we enjoy regularly. We use it with this 99" pull-down screen [...].
El estuche es muy elegante pero no le cabe nada m&aacute;s que la c&aacute;mara. La bater&iacute;a realmente no la he utilizado porque con la que trae la c&aacute;mara ha sido suficiente, tiene muy buen rendimiento. Se me hace un poco caro.
I love the navagation screen. The 3d effect allows me to quickly determine where I'm going. The satallite radio is the best! Rode 800 miles listening to weather and non-stop music. Love the MP3 player as well, although found out that songs purchased on itunes won't play on it. The only real complaint I have is that the unit needs to be placed in the cradle perfectly and the contacts completely dust free or it thinks it should run on battery power thereby disabling the audio. The motocycle mount is a little vibration prone adding some static to the audio. This on a 2007 BMW K1200 GT, a pretty smooth bike. I made some vibration isolators out of medical tubing and that fixed the problem.
1. Open box.2. Pull the plastic tab so the battery can make contact3. Set your camera to remote shutter.
Order Date: July 13, 2009e mailed asking for a shipping date was told "Not in stock; order now and we'll deliver when" by Srikanth.P.R @ Amazon.com We're Building Earth's Most Customer-Centric CompanyWhen i went again to check the web page clearly still says "In Stock Ships from and sold by DataVision Computer Video. 2 left in stock" ,and web page has said this for all most 3 weeks now.so question can Srikanth.P.R not read or is it just a automated reply botsincerely "2 weeks and counting"update:Today is august 12 still getting the same song and dance as before.5 weeks of "on order" i am thinking Amazon hopes i forget about my order.update august 21 after 14 e-mail all saying the same carbon copy response.i still have not received this item or even a reasonable lie as to why its not shipped yet.
I got this for a buddy that was about to by some universal bs from best buy and i told him i could find him one on amazon. He was like how long would it take. I said Thats up to you , 2days later he called and said im giving you the difference!!! NOW HE GOT ME SHOPPING FOR HIM!
I have compared these headphones with the Sennheiser PX 100's, the Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-K Retro-Style Monitor's, the Sony Foldable Open-Air Headphones, and the Koss KTX PRO1 Titanium Portable Headphones. The Sony Fontopia EX51's are somewhat superior to all of the above. The Sennheiser's dry out the sound and have an edge to the treble. The Panasonic's have too much bass. The Sony Foldables have too little bass and a strong edge to the treble. The Koss are almost all bass with only a faint, murky treble.The Sony Fontopia EX51's are truly amazing, considering that they have a speaker which is only 1/4 inch in diameter. Never mind, you'd never know it. There is almost too much bass. The other fault is that the very highest notes tend to sound a bit shrill or exaggerated, and I find it noticeable on high coloratura voices and violins. That is why I gave these headphones only 4 stars.I find them to be very comfortable (I already knew that they were to be worn BEHIND the neck. Frankly, I like knowing that the short end goes in my left ear. I don't have to hunt down that tiny little "R" or "L".)I would not recommend these for runners as they seem to have a tendency to magnify the sound of your breathing or even grinding your teeth.Nevertheless, with all the negatives out in the open, on some pieces the sound is incredible. I tested them on Barbra Streisand's "The Way We Were" CD and found that the sound was awesome.
Greatest Ipod ever! I've had the choice of this and the Video, but this beats the Video by a mile. First of all the Video is huge and what is the point of having a video feature if it only lasts 2 straight hours on full charge. Secondly all my friend have the video and the response time on it is very slow. With the Nano i can skip and scroll twice as fast. Finally don't listen to people who say it isn't durable. I have tested this out. First to prove to all of my Video friends I threw it at the wall and it still worked. Tonight I faced a problem. I was walking to someone's house and accidently dropped it. I didn't notice that i didn't have it for another 3 hours. So my nano was outside for 3 hours in 18 degree weather. When I eventually found it, there was ice on it and it worked fine. THE NANO ROCKS!!!!!!!!!
I just purchased a Dell laptop, The touchpad was so sensitive it drove me nuts. So I looked at this model because it seemed to have all the right specs.It took all of 5 minutes to install the software and have the mouse up &amp; running. It is small enough to work on the right or left side of your laptop. It is optical W/USB &amp; a PS2 adapter. It has a 3' extension. The mouse is small but very ergonomic with a 2 button scroll. Works with all Windows including XP OS &amp; Macs.
It is fast.It is reliable.The 192.168.1.1 interface is very easy to use.
See the 2 photos I have attached to the product in the main listing.Each earpiece assembly is attached to the headband assembly with a thin piece of plastic that has two posts that support a relatively great deal of stress in normal use. The piece is only .06 inches thick, and very prone to break. As I write this, mine is the 12th review or comment on this Amazon listing that mentions the problem.The piece is cheap and could easily be user-replaced but B&O; refuses to offer it as a spare part. When I sought support they told me "The part you mention is not available as a sparepart and for this reason cannot be replaced."They also said "... we would also like to stress that we have not experienced a general problem with the mentioned parts breaking in Form 2."Apparently they don't read the reviews of their products in Amazon.So when it breaks, as it clearly does for many users, you either need to do some creative engineering with bracing materials and superglue, or throw them away and buy a better designed product elsewhere.In fact they apparently agree, because they also told me: "it may be necessary to buy a new set of headphones in replacement for the defective ones you have."
Good case! Can well protect the hard drive. The only thing I don't like is the meshed pocket inside the case. The sharp edges from the USB connector can easily scratch the hard drive case thru the mesh.
I've been using the Palm GPS Car Kit with my T5 for about six days now. It works well together with the T5 and, in spite of a few minor quirks and glitches, I give it a 5-star rating. Part of that is because I am just easily amused by cool technology that works, and the Palm GPS Car Kit clearly meets that criteria IMHO. The other part (of 5-stars in spite of a few quirks) is that even at the current Palm price of $179 (available for considerably less elsewhere), this thing is a *steal*.Pro:- The cradle is infinitely adjustable on your windshield, so it can be swiveled and rotated to any position you want to get the best view and minimize glare in the daytime.- Cradle's GPS signal reception is remarkable. The Car Kit comes bundled with an external antenna, but I have not needed it in spite of several stretches of road on my way to work that are heavily wooded.- Routine functions can be done simply by finger taps on the screen. This includes changing routes if you want to go a different way, bringing up traffic information if you use that component, changing volume, screen colors, destination (if you have them programmed as favorites or if you are using Points of Interest), and more. If you are changing destinations which require entering a specific location or address, you need to pull off the road to do that...though you can still do it by finger-touch, it requires more accuracy and attention, and you *will* drive off the road or have an accident if you try to do this while driving.- On-screen information, even on the small-ish screens of a Palm, is clear and very readable. It gives lots of info (which you can turn on or off) including speed, time to destination, miles to destination, direction you are traveling (i.e. a compass), upcoming turns by distance, direction and name of next road.- If you miss a turn, it simply and quickly re-routes you the nearest way back to the original route.- It gives you many options to set route including shortest, fastest, non-highway, avoid tolls, and other parameters. If you don't like the route it shows you, you can have it recalculate the route and gives you the option of avoiding specific portions of that route.- Included TomTom maps seem pretty darn up-to-date to me, though others have noted some errors. The Points Of Interest databases have many, many locations listed, particularly lots of hotel locations. Note, however, that these are more detailed in the State or Regional US maps, than they are on the Major Roads and Cities map.- You can plan a trip off-line (advance planning) very much like how Mapquest works...i.e. enter city, street and addresses (or use Points of Interest or just "city to city") for your starting and destination points, and it calculates your route showing miles and time.- Did I mention the great bargain this thing is?Cons:- Occasional freezes on the Palm. This has happened after I obtained updated traffic info via bluetooth phone. (You have to first Register with an email address and password on the TomTom site, then from the Palm you can activate a free 30-day trial of the TomTom Plus Traffic service.) I don't know yet whether this will be a persistent issue. Freezes are quickly remedied with a soft reset. After reset, power off the Palm, reinstert in cradle, power back on and you're back in action.- Cannot navigate or plan trips across multiple maps. Even if you have more than one map installed, the software only works with the currently "loaded" map and you only have one map loaded at a time. If you need to navigate or plan a trip which spans more than one map (i.e. across country), you need to use the Major Roads and Cities map. It works well, but it does not have the level of detail (i.e. smaller roads and addresses, many fewer POI's) as the State or Regional maps.- Maps are large, so to install a few US regional maps you really should have a 1GB card though this is by no means necessary. Regional maps are typically 140-170 MB in size. The Major American Roads and Cities map is something like 220 MB. Individual state maps are considerably smaller, but it is *much* more functional to install several Regional US maps onto your SD card.- Included documentation is fairly sketchy. As for the hardware end of it, all you really get from Palm is a fold-out setup sheet. The TomTom software manual on the disc is "ok" but not great. The TomTom support site is likewise "ok" but not great.All in all, the Palm GPS Car Kit is functional, flexible, and highly entertaining to those like me who are easily amused.
It took less than an hour of listening before the left headphone stopped working. For the very brief time that they did work, sound quality was better than stock ipod headphones, but still not as good as I was expecting. Look elsewhere!
Not much to say other than it worked great for connecting a Pioneer radio in my son's 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Yes, these are smaller than the current floor standing models from Klipsch and others. That's what makes them perfect for use is places and rooms where the newer models can not go. The sound for the price is out of this world. Very clear and still good on the bass.
works well, earbuds are too big for my 8 yr olds ears but I gather the player is for adults not kids. Other wise works as described.
These Sennheiser HDC 451 noise suppression headphones are absolutely wonderful. I wear them everywhere -- indoors or out -- even when I'm not listening to music. Nothing I've owned has improved my quality of life more.These Sennheiser headphones eliminate redundant noise -- high or low, up to 20 db -- but leave other sounds undisturbed. Indoors, this means an abatement of unwanted utterings from dishwashers, air-conditioners, or other appliances; even people talking -- or the TV playing -- in other rooms. Outdoors, this translates into a reduction in noise from lawnmowers, leaf blowers, cars driving by, or planes flying overhead; even the sounds of kids playing or dogs barking emanating from down the street.On planes, the Sennheisers significantly reduce the rumble from engines -- and the incessant hissing from personal air vents overhead. And let's not forget sleeping -- which is now, for once, truly feasible.With noises canceled out, my CD's (or DVD's) sound appreciably better -- particularly in the highs which are definitely much clearer.As the ultimate benefit, the open-air design of these Sennheisers allows me to use them everywhere, indoors or out; something not possible with a more encompassing closed-ear style (such as those from Bose which are significantly more expensive). I've used these headphones, for example, when visiting amusement parks, or when attending indoor or outdoor sporting events -- all of which were made surprisingly more enjoyable (and much more pleasant) by eliminating unwanted noise. I've even found that, while wearing these headphones, I can still carry on a normal conversation -- or listen to music or the television -- when the sound's source (person or machine) is located in the room with me or nearby.The Sennheiser's earpieces are covered with a durable cloth (not foam); and they swivel on universal joints to insure a comfortable fit.These remarkable headphones have but one shortcoming. They surprisingly tend to amplify wind noise, making them unusable on windy days or outdoors when riding about on a bike or horse.Can a set of noise canceling headphones make music sound better -- while simultaneously improving one's quality of life? You bet!If you're in the market -- these Sennheiser HDC 451's are definitely the one's to get.
This unit works as you expect. It plugs in to the wall, so you don't have to replace batteries. It's simple to use: there are two buttons. A simple on/off (un-necessary since I keep it on all the time, and unplugging it serves the same purpose) button and an up/down channel selector good for American and European frequencies. That is to say, it allows you to select even and odd frequencies from 88.0Mhz all the way to 109.0Mhz!The unit has a single wire with a 1/8" mini stereo plug on the end. This is my only complaint, because it is difficult to find a way to plug this into a satellite receiver or other home audio component that uses RCA output jacks. Ok, you can buy an adaptor at Radio Shack for $6.00, but it's difficult to explain to the clerk what you want and why you want it! What you want is a stereo 1/8" coupler.Aside from that, it seems to work fine. The audio quality is decent and the frequency seems to be stable. I leave my unit on 24 hours/day and so far, it works just fine. The range is much better than I anticipated. Advertised range is about 30-150'. In practice, I get well over 300' feet of usable range. My unit is in my basement and I drove around the block in my car and could hear the signal fine. I suspect, taking the unit apart and putting an antenna on it would extend the range further. Just make sure you have a clear channel to use.The only bad comment on sound is the stereo separation seems poor, and that could be my signal adapter causing that. But my application is to be able to play satellite radio all over my house for background music, so I don't care too much. It would be nice to provide a level control, but again, it seems to work fine for my application, so....
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!
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.
Arrived quicker than I expected. Everything met my expectations and simple instructions installed very easily. Quaility of the product is excellent.
Purchsed this monitor because of the good reviews it had gotten. Reception is fine but the battery system sucks. We keep one monitor plugged in in the bedroom but have one that runs on batteries that we take with us around the house. This monitor chews through 9V batteries. I'd say you get 4 hours of monitor time per battery, less with rechargables. But what really bites is that not only do you have to constantly change the battery....you need a screwdriver to do it!!!!
on Jan.6,2008 I bought my son a "Defcon CL" combo cable lock. I brought it home ,picked a combination and tried it 3 times and it worked all 3 times!! I then went and put it on my son's computer and guess what? I can't get it off. I guess it changed the combination on it's own. WONDERFUL!!!!I then read all the wonderful reviews about this lock. I hope there are people who will read this before they buy.
I am now purchasing my second pair of Sony MDR EX-71s. In between, I bought a pair ofJBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black), but was very unhappy with the poor sound quality, and have come back to Sony. When I bought my first pair of these, I was very irritated by the cord-extension; I judged the short side as too short (only 12 inches from the head) and the fully extended version too long (down to the knees). Only recently, when I bought an around-the-arm ipod carrying strap, did I realize the genius; the short side is the absolute perfect length to attach to your biceps-borne ipod, with no excess cord to get tangled while you work out. The longer version is suitable for waist-carrying or placing it on your lap while sitting. The sound is fantastic for the price (and if you are spending more than $50 for a pair of ipod headphones, you have more money than common sense - Mp3 is a degraded, compressed sound format, so the extra fidelity is wasted money.) My only complaint on these headphones is cable-rot; after 3 years, the sound is still great on my old ones, but the cable has completely frayed and rotted away in spots. If Sony starts using a more durable grade of rubber, they'd have a perfect product.
good quiet fan that puts out a lot of air. Screw holes matched well the Antec case I have. Excellent replacement for the old dead fans
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.
This is a great MP3 player for my son. It's inexpensive in case he damages it. And it's easy to load songs on. Drag and drop with Windows Media Player.
I am a long time musician and I love the full balanced sound of these speakers! I paired these with a 1976 Kenwood receiver that I purchased on ebay and I couldn't be happier. I prefer these over more expensive speakers that I have owned in the past. It's difficult to understand how these could be produced at the price they sell for. My vote...... buy em!
The cable seems quite sturdy but I ordered it for a specific purpose, to connect to the Firewire 400 port of the Digidesign Mbox2 Pro, a Pro Tools recording device and the iMac 800 port. It doesn't make a firm connection with the Mbox port, unfortunately, causing the Mbox to disconnect when moved even slightly. I returned it and got the the Sonnet 400-800 adapter that connects to the port on an iMac. Then I used the original 400 cable that came with the Mbox and it makes a solid connection at both ends.This will be an issue now that the new Macs have eliminated the Firewire 400 ports and most music devices still use that protocol.
Bottom line: Doesn't filter the air, generates lots of ozone/ions, sleek attractive look, hard to mount on non-horizontal surfaces, fragrance overpowered by ionized air smell.This product has a very sleek, attractive appearance. However, it does not filter the air. It has an ozone/ion generator, a small fan, and a small container in which you can put scent beads. It has 3 settings, High ionization, Low ionization, and fan only. It comes with velcro strips, which are not useful unless you are mounting the unit on a horizontal surface, as the adhesive on the strips is rather goopy and weak. After running the unit for a while, you can definitely taste the ozone and ionized air. On the high setting overnight, this can be rather strong and might be objectionable to some people. I recommend rolling down the windows for a few minutes before driving to vent out some of the ionization. In fact, the ionized smell overpowers the scent of the fragrance. If you just want fragrance, you should get a different unit or even some cheap air fresheners.
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.
Short and sweet. Amazon may be offering the best deal on these inks. I really search to find the best deal since my local supply line is so expensive. I have found other online retailers that get close but since I have been with Amazon for a while now, there really is not a better deal and service to be found. These are the original factory inks. They work well for me and I have tried the 3rd party brands which cause more hassles than savings.
The headphones have much better depth and color than ear buds; and they are far easier to keep in place. The advertised case is leather. If you want the more substantial case for carrying and storage, be sure to order it. I had to place a second order.
It is a good thing that Sony has a warranty on these. When I pay $35 for a set of headphones, I expect that they last.While these still have great sound, the sheething on the outside of the wires is just disentigrating.I won't be buying this brand again.This is also the case for every pair of the Funtopia headphones that I have seen.
If you just want an easily available (shirt pocket set-up)digital camera this is the way to go. The software worked on my no-name 98 box - Apple commercials aside. And, it is easy to use. Once you are passed the initial date seting etc. it is the proverbial piece of cake. The Sony case - don't bother - [$$$] for a case that small is ridiculous. Also, watch what you spend on memory sticks - if you are JPEG'ing it to send e-mails you only need the lowest format. I am happy with it. Would suggest Adobe Photoshop or whatever for editing before sending to friends. One other warning - not for the visually challenged - the 1 inch LCD display is not for folks who have put off a trip to the eye doctor a tad too long.
This Speck skin is all about bullet proofing your iPod, thats it... it does not care about being compact and so being designed slick. I have been using this for about more than a year now and it hasnt failed me. I have dropped my iPod several times, even on concrete from about around 3 ft, it still withstood the impact. The Belt Clip is THE BEST!! Once you have your iPod clipped on to your belt securely, no matter where you go, it will not fall off or anything. I have traveled to India with this, and in the crowded places, with all the pushing and everything, it still stayed strong. The build quality is excellent, but the skin around the screen is deforming. It does not fully hold the screen protector tight, so i expect that in few more years the skin will get so loose that the screen protector will fall off. The quality of plastic of the screen protector is not very good. It scratches very easily and when you are looking at images or video, the screen eats up a lot of of the clarity.The only downside to this is that the skin is the bulkiest one I have ever come across. The beltclip is also very big and fat. I hope to see improvement in making the skin more slimmer and more dense. And the screen protector, making it scratch proof and more transparent so it does not take away from the colors.Overall rating 3.8/5Pros: Great build, what you see is what you getCons: Bulky, screen is made of low quality plastic
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 recieve this product, and it was very fast, and was exactly the item that I look for, very useful for what I needed
I didn't set out to buy an iPod shuffle, and fankly, I didn't think I'd have any use for it. I already had an old 64meg MP3 player I never used, and besides, I had a portable CD player that played MP3 CDs. I don't buy music on-line; it's more expensive than CDs and is of lower quality. I prefer to rip my own MP3s afrom my CD library. And the shuffle feature- who needs that?Well, I was wrong on just about all counts. Somehow a friend talked me into buying one when we were at a local computer store, and since then my iPod Shuffle and I have been inseperarable. It's so tiny I carry it everywhere, and the USB recharging function means I'm never far from a recharger at work or at home.What really struck me was the sound quality and volume form this little stick of gum. I have no idea how they cram enough battery capacity in there to do it- but they do. I can listen for days without recharging it. And the shuffle feature? I keep it on all the time. The surprise of not knowing what's next- or even what songs iTunes put in it the last time I reloaded it from my library- makes it more interesting.I still don't buy music on-line. But I do love my little iPod Shuffle.One caveat: The supplied phones are dreadful. They have poor coupling, and if your ears aren't precisely the righth size they'll either fall out or hurt. I'm replacing mine with some high-quality in-the-ear phones.
I bought this lens for its range to be used with my 40D. It would be perfect if it hadn't some serious issues with chromatic aberration (worst on the short end.) You can see purple/green fringes on any high (and sometimes not so high) contrast in the picture at 100% view. Color rendition is mediocre at best, focus tends to be on the soft side. The EF-S 18-15mm that came with my XTi shoots crisper, less distorted, more colorfull pictures than the EF-S 17-85 with very little CA! Looks like there is a reason for Canon not posting MTF charts for this lens..On top of that, the lens in *not* supported by DPPs Lens Aberration Correction function (ver. 3.2 at the time this review was written), which renders this EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM totally useless for me.If I can't return it (3rd party vendor..) I'll try to have Canon "calibrate" it and take it as a lesson -- in the future I'll stick to L lenses, the 17-40 will cover my indoor and landscape needs nicely.
This thing doesn't work with Windows XP (works fine in win2k)....
I love this all-in-one. I have two of these, one at home and one at work. I also have an $800 color laser printer but this canon is still my favorite. It does use a bit of ink but if you know how to shop, you can buy them at a decent price and I change the black ink about every two months and have only changed the color once since I bought my first one a year ago. This is not bad considering the toner for the laser is at least $80. I was looking for a color copier for work and the lasers being as pricey as they are I just bought another Pixma since I really like the one at home. I really recomend it. Oh the first one I bought I sent back because it was defective but the replacement has not failed in over a year.
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.
Product turned out to be everything I expected. Great product at a great price and I received within 2-3 days.
Belkin's Bluetooth USB Adapter (model F8T003) is an ultra compact Bluetooth USB dongle. It is small enough to let other USB device plug into an adjacent USB port on my Apple PowerBook. At 10 meters maximum range (a bit over 30 feet), it won't let you roam on a large house, but sufficient for most practical purposes.Pros:- Very small and highly portable- Attractive design with blue indicator light- Zero configuration under Mac OS X 10.2Cons:- The blue indicator blinks very brightly at night- Requires software installation and configuration on Windows platform (not necessarily Belkin's fault but)- Could be a bit thinner for those with tightly-spaced USB portsI have 2 computers, IBM ThinkPad A31 (runs Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1) and Apple PowerBook G4 (runs Mac OS X 10.2.6). Under Apple, the dongle worked without any software installation (and zero configuration). After going through the setup wizard, the Sony Ericsson T68i and PowerBook were in iSyncing heaven.Under Windows XP, however, I had to install the software. And Windows XP does not provide much software support, either (ActiveSync supports only Windows-based PDAs and phones). However, there are number of software available and file exchange works very easily (i.e., uploading wallpaper).All in all, Belkin's Bluetooth USB Adapter is an attractive solution.
a virtual nightmare with set up. no help from their support staff on phones, nor online Q&A.; poorest choice i ever have made in a product!!I am a savvy computer type with network experience and this one for the books. Item still sitting where i left it......., useless.
I have to say the product is much better than D-link which I used in last few year. It never broke down since I installed it.The customer service is bad, totally wasted my time. They transfered me from one department to another, totally 4. I spent one hour but nothing worked. I am disappointed with them.
Works as advertised. Added this memory card to a Toshiba Satellite a75-s211 big improvement Installed easily, booted up without any issues. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase.
We bought this TV about 2.5 years ago, and were mostly satisfied with it. Its performance with dark programs (where there is lots of black on the screen) is really lacking, but other than that, it wasn't bad. However, less than a month ago, and after only 2.5 years of owning it, the display died completely. The repair was going to cost about the same as a new TV. Of course, it only has a 1 year warranty, and several tv salespeople we talked to when searching for a replacement were not at all surprised that this particular model had such a short life. I do NOT recommend this TV unless you don't have a problem buying a new TV every couple of years.Incidentally, we replaced it with a Sony Bravia, and it is just WORLDS better. There is absolutely no comparison. Colors are more vivid, definition is better, and no noticeable pixelation with dark colors like with the Philips. The Philips looks nice, and it was great for us, because we have it on our mantel (mounting on our fireplace chimney would cost upwards of $600, so finding an LCD set with a narrow base was paramount for us...and this Philips model has it), but the Sony fits too. Other than the extra thousand dollar expense, I'm actually kind of glad this set died, because now we have a much better HDTV viewing experience.
I highly recommend this product. After several false starts with other NAS solutions (Ximeta for instance), this item works perfectly and requires no client side software to muck things up. With NTFS, it simply appears as another drive on the network with no hassles. As for the USB expansion ports, attaching an additional drive has some drawbacks. It will only recognize FAT32 (limiting file size to &lt;4Gb)...and I recommend using the onboard disk formatting to prepare the add-on drive. I have no feedback with regards to the print server feature. As for heat, I have not noticed excessive temperatures and I appreciate the silent (no fan) design. Spped is good and access time is fine for me. Streaming DVD content over a 100Mbit network works perfectly.
This item (Cord Management System) is advertised as an "easy installation" and this it is not. Basically it consists of interlocking pieces of plastic. The concept seems reasonable - as you connect each section, attach each section to your wall using the supplied "pan" screws.My walls are plaster and each "pan" screw (they came with the kit) simply created a hole and then made it larger as it was screwed into the wall. Naturally the hole just got larger and larger. The end result was that there was no way to attach these sections to a wall. There are 8 eight inch sections (8 X 8") and two "cord covers" (one of which is to be placed at the end of the 'run). None of the sections could be attached to my walls and to make a long story short, I ended up having to glue each one to the wall - what a pain. As far as I can tell, this system will only work on a wall made of wood since I suspect that a dry-wall would not work any better than my own. Even if you were lucky enough to hit a wooden stud in the wall with you pan screw, no stud is the wide enough to accommodate a "pan" screw on each side of each section of plastic channel piece. To make things worse, since these are 8" sections, there is no way to cover any meaningful distance at one time - you must deal with each 8" section - a section at a time.As far as I can tell, the Amazon product description did not make a reference to the wall composition. The instruction pamphlet that came with the product said that you can get installation assistance at their web site (www.LevelMount.com). There you will find a reference to this product working on walls made of wood, concrete, drywall or metal..... but you would not have that web site address unless you first bought the product. I didn't try using it on drywall, but I have my doubts it would work well on drywall and if it did make an attachment, it likely would be very flimsy. I suggest you try some other product.
The Sony Bravia 32" is our first HD TV. We're simple people that hate dealing with alot of high-tech gadgets. No cable or dish, we aren't gamers. We just like watching what comes over the airwaves via my old rabbit ears antenna. We had an 18 year old VCR hooked up the old TV and decided to take the plunge and get a DVD as well.The Bravia arrived and set-up was a breeze. I pulled it out of the box, plugged in the power cord and transferred the VCR cable from the old TV to this one. Turned it on, and it asked if I wanted to run the set-up program. I said, yes and after a few minutes for it to aquire my local channels I was enjoying HD quality. I now get digital reception of all the channels I was getting before, plus a few I didn't get on my analog TV. Most still broadcast in the old 4:3 format, but they still look better, more vivid colors. A local station is broadcasting the original "Star Trek", series, and while I've seen these episodes many times, I am amazed by the subtleness of the stage lighting on the sets and even the appearance of the Enterprise in space or orbiting a planet.The DVD hookup was easy enough, and the images from the VCR even look good.The two downsides, hardly worth mentioning, but I will, are: yea, the remote is a little cheap feeling in your hand, but not that bad; and the manual could have been written and formatted better, but someone else might easily disagree on that point.Overall, a great purchase.
I bought two SyncMaster 730b monitors a while back. I've been very happy with the monitors ... while they lasted.One died about 6 months ago, the other two days ago. I don't have the exact purchase date handy, but it seems to me that these things have died outside their warranty but WAY before their time.I was able to get a refurb to replace the first one and I've bought a used one to replace the most recently deceased, but I don't believe I'll be buying any further monitors from Samsung when these go.
We bought this set when our old ProScan gave up the ghost. What an incredible difference in picture quality! I can't imagine an analog set being any better than this one, it's better than any projection HDTV or low priced tube HDTV. We have a DVD player hooked up using component inputs, and the colors are absolutely saturated and the clarity just sparkles. Do get it delivered, though, it weighs 150 pounds and is quite front heavy.
I've been toying with the idea to link my printers to my laptop via blouetooth so I bought two Trendnet Compact USB adapters. After pluging it into the Canon Selphy ES-30printer and turning on the printer my cell phone showed up on the printer screen. I had to navigate a few screens on the phone but I was able to link up to the printer and send an image in a few minutes without too much fuss. I plugged one of the adapters into my laptop (which did not have bluetooth built-in) and after navigating to the control panel and clicking on the bluetooth logo I found the Canon Selphy ES-30 icon. Sending photos took about two minutes, (and I had to wake the printer) but the prints are excellent. I'm hoping that I can connect this to my printer hub(I have several printers hooked to a USB hub) and see and choose among the various printers when I need a particular one. In effect I will have a wireless printer hub for less than $15.00. (Hopefully!)
This new plug works great and replaced a broken one. I received it promptly.
The keyboard worked great. But the mouse never worked on our Compaq Presario desktop running Vista. Vista tried locating a driver for it, but wasn't able to find one. Strangely, we tried it on a Toshiba laptop, and both mouse and keyboard worked just fine. So, your mileage may vary. We had zero success with Kensington's support (they simply told us that the MouseWorks software couldn't be used on Vista, but that wasn't the issue we were having).Thankfully, Amazon makes it easy to return products, so back it went, and we're now waiting for a separate mouse and keyboard to arrive.
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!
I spent a LOT of money buying a 46 inch Samsung 1080p, 4696D for my wife's special birthday and then spent MUCH time researching and agonizing over the cable. Took the plunge, believing those who stated that "digital is digital" you do not need those very expensive ones. The results are truly stunning and, while I have not done a direct comparison, fully believe that these are as good as any. Well-made, nicely packaged and a great buy from Amazon.
This is a very nice lens the focus is very fast and sharp. I like the 85mm it takes very nice portrait photos very sharp pictures I would recommend this lens to anyone that is looking for an 85mm lens.
Okay, first me let start off by saying, read my review of the Shure E2C's.. there you'll read me saying that although they are expensive, they are worth it. I was happy with them, and never thought I'd step it up to the next level - but let me tell you folks, I was badly mistaken. These blow the E2C's away - without any doubt. If you're thinking about the E2C's.. spend the extra cash and opt for these, there is a considerable difference.Size and Design:VERY simple and lightweight - it doesn't get much easier than that. With Shure providing different size ear inserts so listeners can find their own comfort, they fit without any problems. I've always had issues with in-ear headphones fitting inside my ear, so these are a welcome change to my old headphones that went around the ear. Extremely lightweight, you won't even feel like they are in your ear. With the E2C's, it took a while to get comfortable, but they were solid once I fit them right. With these, I popped them in my ear and was ready to go within a minute - a lot more comfy than the E2C's.Sound:One word: Heavenly. Another reviewer stated that these don't provide hard hitting bass - and he is right. But, they provide excellent bass response without overpowering you, and the high's (ie vocals) feel like they can't get any more clear, which they can't (unless you spend $499 on the E5C's). Super clear, excellent clarity, and the ability of these to block outside sound make them a sure winner. In addition, these can get so loud that I can't turn up the volume on my iPod too much, which is also a benefit because the lower the volue - the less battery usage.Value:Okay, here's the killer.. yeah these are really expensive. I won't lie, I used to think people were crazy for spending more then $40 on ear phones - but I also didn't realize that with cheap headphones, I wasn't listening to music, I was just hearing sound. My E2C review says I never though I'd spend so much on earphones, and people think I'm crazy for having these. Look, try them out, Shure has a 30 day no hassle return policy on these. They also have a 2 year warranty - anything that goes wrong means that they will replace them right away. At times you may be able to find these for $140 or so even at Amazon - so if you seem them for that price don't wait!!!The Bottom Line:Do you want to experience your music? Do you want the music to set your mood? If you answered yes to any of these, don't get anything else but the Shure E3C's. If anyone tells you that you're crazy for spending so much on earphones - let them talk.. because they probably talk too much and don't listen to their music properly!
It's small, sleek, and I always glance at it to admire it's beauty every few minutes or so. It looks that good! Mine was originally the 1st "generation" with 256 MB but Apple-upgraded to 512. Thank goodness because I do get the spinning beach balls frequently. If you're gonna open more than 5 programs or 3 with lots websites you've visited, the memory will eat up fast. I recommend getting 1 gig, which I plan to do myself. There's a few stutters when many windows are opened during "Expose" and opening Dashboard. Things I love about Mac OS X are: easy language fonts (for typing in foreign language), Spotlight (to not having to dig through folders), Safari, of course iTunes, and so much more. Things are straightforward. Installations and uninstalls are huge improvements compared to Windows's. And it looks great! I kind of wish for more HD space, wireless internet, and more memory especially. But all in all I love it. O yea, the slot-loading is cool except you need to push the disk in more than you think. It goes well with my iPod (the 2nd main reason why I have this Mac, 1st one because of my friend). So 6 months strong. Hopefully this can last me for 3 1/2 more years until another Mac. I recommend the $599 version since it has more features at an awesome price.
I did a bunch of research into a multi-input video switch/splitter. There was nothing even remotely affordable except for this device by Startech. You can have, for example, a laptop and a desktop as sources, and four different outputs, such as 3 monitors and an LCD projector. Now, the switching ergonomics takes a minute to get used to, meaning it's not intuitively obvious how to get which input to a particular output. On the other hand, most people will just click the button until you get what you want, even without fully knowing what they're doing - that's fine. I didn't notice the banding issues that the other reviewer mentioned. Perhaps he has much better eyes or gear than I do. I was using it with a 19" monitor and an LCD projector. One last FYI - it won't work with a Wii, or at least I couldn't get it to work, but I can't dock it a point for something which it was never meant for nor claimed to do.
Compact binoculars are always a compromise compared to full size binoculars, with small exit pupils that make using them fiddly and which compromise the low light viewing. On the upside, you can always have binoculars with you. I've had the Zeiss Conquest/Classic version of the 8x20, and by comparison the Zeisses are lighter, just as compact, and have a horizontal belt pouch that is a little less obtrusive to wear and easier to get the bins in and out of. The Leicas have better (especially brighter) optics, a better focus and diopter arrangement, longer eye relief, and easily adjustable eyecups as opposed to the stiff, roll-down cups on the Zeisses. I can see the whole field of view with my glasses on through the Leicas, the only compacts I've tried that I can say that about. The Leicas also have ocular covers which I at first thought were ridiculous but have come to find very useful at keeping the oculars clean, especially since the bins ride upright in their belt case. On the whole I give the Leicas the edge, but it's not a one sided comparison. If I were counting every ounce and didn't wear glasses, I'd probably prefer the Zeisses.FWIW, I've also owned the Leica trinovid 10x25s, Zeiss Classic 10X25s, Redfield 8x25 compacts and B&L; 7x26 custom compacts, as well as the much larger Leupold Katmai 6x30's. These are, overall, the best and most compact compact bins I've owned. For what they cost, they had better be.
these sound a lot better when i use the "bass reducer" in my equalizer. this is because there is megabass built-in but no knob with which to adjust or turn off that feature.altogether functional, and better than the speakers built-into my notebook, but not great.
I bought this camera when my other one was crushed and every time there is a big event that happens, I take it with me. I love how easy it is to just turn it on and take a photo instead of having to go through a menu. It is simple to transfer to your computer, to share and edit photos, and its pretty small. The zoom is the only thing that caught my eye about being so short but for the price, it really isn't that bad. I highly recommend this product.
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.
These headphones are great! They are comfortable and provide pretty good quality sound. I have a hard time finding comfortable ear buds because after about half an hour my ears feel like someone has been stabbing them. I've had these in for over an hour and a half without a problem, but I can't vouch for wearing them longer yet as I haven't had the opportunity to wear them forever. If I ever have to buy extra sets of headphones, I am just going to buy these and not mess around with other ear-dagger headphones.
I have nothing but good to say..this ink is hard to find and here the serivce is great,shipping is fast and the prices are excellent!!!
This bring out all the resolution in the music and the THX certification is well worth over other brands of cable.highly recomended for all home theaters
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
I bought this case after the last one I had was too large and the zippers on both the main compartment and smaller pocket broke. I like that it is just the right size for my Canon A70, plus four AA batteries and a memory card in the interior pocket. The detachable shoulder strap is adjustable and there is a belt strap as well. It is well padded and it seems like it would protect the camera if dropped. As long as the zipper holds up, I'll be thrilled.
I purchased two of these subwoofers at circuit city last year b1g1 free. I have them hooked up to a 45x4 deck and a 1000w amp with a crossover. They put out some pretty good sound. When i'm in my driveway about 50 ft away from the house they will shake almost every window in the house. The only reason i gave them a 4star review is because on the higher and lower pitched baselines they sound dull, it is to be expected from 12's but it seems these do it with more frequencies than most other 12" subs i've played with. If you don't want to spend too much but still want a nice hum or punch, definitely pick this baby up, might as well get two while you're at it.
The cord appears to be heavy-duty and well made. It is a dependable product and seems to works well. Having the ability to take the flash off my camera opens up a fair amount of creative lighting options. I like having the cord in my camera bag.
Product works well but as in all products of this type it is far from perfect. The first one I owned the wires broke off at the plug end. This new one seems to be better.
I as write this review, I am getting ready to go to the post office to return this monopod. I bought it because it sound great. It was self standing! In fact, this monopod is not heavy, take this from a 61 y/o 5'4" woman who is not in shape. The actual problem this product has is the conection between its metal feet and the tube or the body of the monopod. It is not difficult to unscrew it, turn it around and get the monopod standing. The problem is that there is NO way to keep the feet attached to the body. So, if you decide to move a couple of feets to get a different angle in your shot, the feet will separate from the tube or body. Moreover, if you decide to extend your monopod for a better shot, this action alone would make the feet to collapse and separate from the body. Finally, once you decide to close the whole thing down and just take it along, the feet would drop from the tube as you carry the monopod over your shoulder.Mind you, we are not retarded: there are three screws that are supposed to fix the feet to the tube, THEY DO NOT WORK. The are tinny short screws. Here the key is in the word short. If you screw them too much, they will cought into the tube and if it were the case tht you continue tiding them up, they will enventually mark or damage the tube, which we never went that far.It was so frustrating! Despite Mafrotto's quality products, this company does not have a good customer service. We called and the person we spoke to was not specialist in nothing other than selling you tripods. He was trying to convince us to try another monopod while we were explaining to him our problem. In the end, he recognized that he did not know what product we were talking about. He left me the impression that he was not even a photographer.
but you can probably find a cheaper product that will work just as well. Monster Cable is notorious for over-charging for its products, as most people know.
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..
Excellent sound quality! I bought it so my husband can take messages while driving, rather than trying to write them down, and steering with his knees!
Wow! I previously had a Garmin GPSMap 60c which I thought was great. This one is even better. I have not yet lost a signal. The batteries last longer. The accumulated altitude is a great feature. Just an over all improvement over the previous model. Not a single post purchase regret.I use this GPS about twice a week and have yet to discover anything I don't like about it.
After reading other reviews about the Linksys-Cisco WRT54Gl,I finally swollowed the fear in my throat and bought it. It connected just fine. After I had a little schooling and help with minor things of my own inexperience, from a neice,I was wireless and on my way,and have been connecting with no problems ever since. Oh..yeah..it's been about a month now,and I do recommend this product.
Although the CF card reader worked well the first time i plugged it into my Powerbook, that was the last time it functioned correctly. I had to return it within 7 days of its first use.
I ORDERED THIS SURGE PROTECTOR AFTER 12 NOON ON 12-7-10 AND RECEIVED IT 12-09-10 AT 2:10 P.M. NOW THAT IS THE KIND OF STUFF THAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT. OUTSTAND JOB.
My fiancee and I used this GPS while hiking the Long Trail through Vermont last fall, and were happy with the results. We were almost always able to get a reading within 10 feet or so, and the battery life was truly impressive. This unit did everything we needed it to do very well and with little fuss. Out on the trail, I'd take this GPS with me anytime.So why didn't I rate it five stars? I had a TERRIBLE time trying to get the maps installed from the Garmin website. It was an endless amount of frustration trying to work through the website, which constantly told me that I did not have the correct unit for the maps I was trying to buy. I definitely did have the correct GPS and was just trying to buy basic maps of the US. This was the only major negative that I experienced, but it was enough of a pain to remove a star from the rating.
I have been using this mouse since 2000. I have bought several of them to use on different computers, and only had to replace one (I had crimped the cord and it became less responsive). The ergonomics are fantastic, the control is smooth, and the scrollwheel response is excellent.My favourite part is the programmable buttons, which can have different functions in different programs. For example, in a word processor you can have a button for delete, and that same button can be zoom in an image editor. That kind of freedom does come with a price though - it can render your machine difficult to use for other people, and you'll also find it frustrating to use someone else's machine to perform tasks you do everyday, so choose your button assignments wisely.Only gripe: as I move from system to system, I find more and more that the device driver plays less friendly with each OS. Windows 98, Me and XP were solid. With the Media Center Edition of XP it worked best if I told the OS I was using the Intellimouse Explorer (which is essentially the same mouse, but has a weird shape and altered button placement - which is the mouse I use at work, as it turns out). With XP Service Pack 3 I initially had a lot of problems - can't remember how they resolved (the driver just installed correctly one day - go figure). I skipped Vista and haven't tried my new Windows 7 machine yet. And I've not attempted any button assigning in Linux (Red Hat or Ubuntu) - not sure I can even do it there.
There are hundred of positive reviews on here, so no need to state the obvious. If you are on the fence about buying a pair I would say go for it. For $30 you are not going to get this kind of detailed sound anywhere. They aren't perfect. The bass is a little boomy and the sound stage is smaller than I had hoped. I would love a pair of $1000 headphones, but I just can't afford or justify that right now. The portapros lifetime warranty also swayed me to give em' a try. Honestly there really is no down side to these headphones unless you just can't stand the design. These where around when I was a kid so they are kind of nostalgic to me. Keep in mind that as all the latest and greatest headphones come and go these have been here for 26 years and counting.
I bought this so I could move my subwoofer across the room. It appears to be a well constructed cable and had good ends on it that made a very secure connection to the receiver and sub. Highly recommend!
I've been shopping for an HD TV for a long time. I've been eyeing the Panasonic TH-50PX600U because of all the great reviews and the great price. The price was a shade under $1,900 when I started looking but I bought it for less than $1,600. The 50 inch size makes programing content and signal picture quality less forgiving, but wow. If there is a flaw in the quality, this size is going to magnify it. So you might want to consider this when you decide on the 50 inch size. That was my only hesistation when I first hooked it up. But with the right content material and cables, magnificent. The colors are vivid and awsome. We are loving it.
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.
I bought this lens for my daughters Sony a390. I love the quality of Tamron lenses.I used to work for an electronics retailer corporate office. We sold more Tamron lenses than any other brand. They were better made, were far less expensive and had 5 times the warranty.
I was having a problem with my computer coming on, I took it to the computer shop guy and he did not find anything wrong with it, I asked him what it could be. He told me maybe my electric was surgey in my house and it would affect my computer. I asked what should I get. He recommended a power strip by Monster. I searched up one I could afford for my needs and this one seemed to be the one for me. It has worked well for me so far! My computer is doing fine so far, also.
This stereo headphone is excellent. Very good quality and sound reproduction. Also, comfortable to wear. I recommend this item to anyone looking for a good headphone, and the price is very reasonable.
I've been an avid 35mm user, and wanted to take the plunge into digital, but didn't want to spend a lot of money. What got me interested in the LZ2 were the reviews on other Web sites with example photos, and comparisons with other cameras. I have to tell you, I'm not disappointed! The controls are very easy to find & use, and I don't miss the viewfinder like I thought I would; the LCD is big and bright enough, even outdoors here in Phoenix. Plus, even though I use reading glasses, I can get by without them to use this camera, as the controls & menu are well-organized and easy to read.The LZ2 has no manual capabilities, which is typical for this price range. However, you can make up for it to some degree by using things like "Sports" mode when you want a faster relative shutter release, etc. It also allows for changing color mode, which gets rid of the yellow effect of incandescent lights and things of that nature.Close-up shots are flawless, and long-distance shots with the 6x optical zoom are crystal clear, even when enlarged 200%. Digital zoom has a lot of noise, and is best reserved for when using a tripod. For all pictures, the LZ2 has image stabilizer to help reduce blurring from camera shake. It's better than nothing, but the best way to hold a camera steady is to lean it against something, or use a tripod. That's the problem with LCD-only cameras -- it's difficult to hold anything steady when when you have to hold it out away from your body.Image quality is sharp with well-saturated colors, normal for digital cameras. Also typical is a very narrow exposure gradient -- When shooting in bright sunlight, shadows come out very dark; the LZ2 is better than most of the digital images I've seen, but still not on par with film images. In any case, for the price range, the images it takes are are excellent.Battery life is excellent, provided you throw away the "Oxyride" batteries it comes with and put in some Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH instead. The Oxyride are worthless; they gave out after 20 shots, but the generic Alkaline I replaced them with have 70 or more and haven't given me the 1/2-full notice yet.It comes with software for image editing, but if you're using Windows XP all you have to do is hook it up via the USB cable and Windows reads immediately it like any other removable drive. For editing, I use Photoshop, and haven't had a chance to try the bundled software yet. With all the image-editing software available, don't let the bundled software of this or any other camera sway you; there's a LOT to choose from out there.Pros:* 6x Optical zoom, with 4x digital* Compact & light weight -- you can drop it in a pocket or purse and take it anywhere.* Big & bright LCD screen.* Uses 2 AA batteries, which can be found anywhere, cheap.* Long battery life, even using zoom & flash.* Can hook it up to a PC or a TV for viewing images.* Very convenient (for me) location of controls and ease of use.* Lots of menu options.* Very sharp images, even with enlarging.* Good skin tones for portraits, with or without flash.* Power-save mode: Can be set to go on standby if no activity for 1-2 minutes.Cons:* No manual controls.* Limited autofocus accuracy in low light. This is exacerbated by the fact that there is no manual control capability.* On-board memory is only 14MB. However, most people opt for the extra cards anyway. In my case, a 512MB SD chip will store over 200 high-res images, depending on the light.* Flash doesn't diminish enough when using Macro settings; it's plenty bright for everything else.* Digital zoom is very grainy, but the 6x Optical makes up for it.Overall, this is the best little "fun" camera I've seen, and with its light weight and ease of use, I can take it anywhere. Well worth the price!
&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.
Overall I was very impressed with the Canon G7. It does a lot of things right within the context of its price, size and its likely intended constituency.
We bought this unit as a replacement for an older lexmark unit, we needed something Vista ready. This wasn't Vista OTB, but the HP site had drivers available. Very easy to install on our desktop. I also have it hook via USB hub to run from an XP laptop.Both PCs run great.A definite purchase if you are in the market for an inexpensive home PC.
It Works.. nothing else to say except it still works after one year to power my ipod for my 1959 Ford truck
It's a good basic digital picture frame. It's well packed in the box and looks to be well build. Preforms as described with two caveats.First they don't include the USB cable. This isn't a big deal for me as I have several laying around from other items but it is a big deal for my grandmother who isn't known for having extra USB cords at her house...Second you only get once picture source at a time. If you are using the internal memory you can only use internal memory, if you are using a SD card you can only use the SD card slot.Neither are a huge deal, just something to know going in.
This is a very good way to store my earbuds in my work bag and keep them clean, but a mechanism for winding them up inside the case would be a plus, so they wouldn't get tangled.
I BOUGHT THE GARMIN 60 CSX AND I USE FOR MAKING MAPS OF SOME AREAS IN AGRICULTURE IS VERY ACCURATE IN CLOUDED AREAS, ALSO I USE IN MY MOUNTAIN BIKE AND IT'S EXCELENT
easy to install and shipped extremely quick. great price when I got it years ago. No static or shorting out and really well labeled
This system works wonders in our home. The first one we bought lasted 7 years. We just replaced it with another one then decided to get the next one for our other two tv's. The ability of mixing or matching works for us. Would recommend to anyone , pays for itself in no time.
The Skull Candy "Skullcrusher" head phones are great to have. The headphones come at a great price from amazon. Though not the best, the sound quality is very good, especially if you enjoy added bass to your music. The Bass Amplified Subwoofer is great to have. Being able to adjust the bass in your music is a excellent feature, some songs sound better with less bass and some with more. Also the are some of the most comfortable headphones ive ever worn. Around your ears will be a very soft padding, and the speakers can swivel to your comfort. Definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for good quality headphones at a relatively low price.
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!
I use this tank regularly for developing black and white 120 film. The reels are very stiff at first and difficult to adjust to the 120 film size, but you get used to it. The tank itself has measurements written on the bottom so you always know the right amount of chemicals to use. The film loads easily and the instructions are pretty clear. The lid seals tightly. Overall I am very satisfied!
Very great mp3. Has lots of memory and allows a great user friendly menu. This is a mp3 of high quality for a great price.
Not only does it not work with Verizon DSL as it says on NetGear's web page but the product support is awful. "Technical" support knew absolutely nothing about getting this to work with Verizon and Verizon "technical" support was just as bad.According to NetGear: "Replaces existing equipment provided by DSL Internet service providers such as Verizon, AT&T;, Qwest, EarthLink, etc."Don't waste you money.Anyone want to buy mine.........cheap!
Finally!After decades of research, trials, errors, marketing hype and outright advertising lies, I have found the answer to 60-cycle hum. This isolation transformer works perfectly.As a professional guitarist, I have LONG known the grief and hassle caused by bad wiring in nightclubs, studios and my homes. I have tried EVERY CONCEIVABLE method for reducing hum and noise from my equipment: shielding, "noiseless" pickups, expensive amps, mixers, power-conditioners and egregiously-overpriced cables. NONE of those things worked.Luckily, My wife is an electronic engineer. She suggested that the little "hum-x" I got from Ebtech was simply too small to do any meaningful isolation. I looked high and low, then found this Trip-Lite brand here on Amazon. The price was right so I ordered it, knowing Amazon's return policy is fair in case it didn't work.It arrived today. I plugged in it to the wall, then plugged my noisiest, cheapest guitar amp into the back of the transformer.At first, I though I must have hooked it up wrong, because there was absolutely ZERO hum. I checked the cables. Nope. Everything was right. I plugged in a guitar. Nothing. No noise. No hum.Then I turned the guitar up full. Still no noise. When I strummed a chord, it startled the daylights out of me. The guitar was up full, the amp was up full. Still ABSOLUTELY ZERO HUM.I have been searching for an answer to this pernicious ubiquitous problem for over 40 years.This thing is worth it's weight in gold to me now. I lost two expensive pieces of gear just last month: one Kurzweil keyboard and a Mackie mixer, when the poor wiring in a local nightclub fried them.This may turn out to be the best insurance policy on delicate equipment I have ever gotten. It certainly is the answer to my 60-cycle hum. The power here in my basement is the absolute worst, so it makes a fabulous proving ground ( get it? proving "ground") for this device.THANK YOU TRIP-LITE!If you have ANY sensitive electronic equipment, especially digital audio stuff, INVEST in one of these things.Unlike all the Monster cable BS, Hum-eliminators, conditioners etc.THIS THING REALLY WORKS!
nice size for keeping in purse. actually holds two sets of headphones. keeps them untangled from each other and otherthings within my purse.
I am not the only one. After using this camera for maybe 6 months, and being annoyed by the delay between pictures, now the darn thing won't even power up! I've replaced battery after battery, and wondered, are ALL the batteries in my house dead (taken from remotes, CD players, MP3 players, you name it)? But now I see, it's some sort of defect. Is there any remedy? I didn't purchase a warranty. Even if I had it would have expired. It seems that this problem occurs after a certain amount of usage. I would recommend against this camera, if not for the delay in pictures, then for the fact that after 6 months it is useless. What a waste of money. NO MORE NIKON for me!
After I accidentally killed my Griffin Technology 4030-ROAD RoadTrip FM Transmitter & Auto Charger by pulling it out too hard while I was annoyed with it, I switched over to this. So glad I did. The bulky setup on the RoadTrip drove me nuts. WE owned two and both developed a habit of falling over, throwing the ipod onto the floor while driving. Also, if the volume wasn't turned down before the car was turned off while using the Roadtrip we were blasted with loud static. Plus, it was hard to see the buttons to switch channels while driving - dangerous and annoying. This new setup is much better and somehow we don't get the blast of static. I think it's because the itrip maintains the previous channel on it, but am not sure. The buttons are easy to use and I can keep the iPod in my lap or on the console. It lights up so I can read the buttons in the dark and it does a nice job of charging my iPod Touch.
Love the product!What I like most is that it has a HeadPhone Jack (which most others don't have) which I can plug into my computer (in-line) port and capture Vinyl, CD and Cassette music to convert to MP3 format.It works great! The sound quality is what I expect from both cassette and vinyl.I use my computer CD player to capture CD's for better quality, but it would work if it's all you have.
Purchased this laptop in early Dec. 2006 after a lengthy comparative analysis of existing products. Before buying online, I had a chance to download the users manual from the Toshiba website, and to review set up procedures, functionalities, etc. If you have the time, I strongly recommend this, especially if you are buying any laptop online without seeing it first. After a month of continuous daily use, I do not have much to complain about.One thing to keep in mind is that all shipped Toshiba laptops have the volume control dial turned off (the dial is located in the front of the machine to the right of center). The reason I note this here is that Toshiba does not mention this in the users manual or in any of the various booklets shipped with the product. I called Toshiba because I thought there was a problem with the sound card that came with the machine (all other volume controls worked well). They told me it was just the dial, so I am telling you so you will be aware as well.
I purchased this but could never even get it to work. That's because it has no support for Vista, only Windows XP. I moved it to an XP machine, and after finally getting it "working," found out that the range is not the advertised 30 feet, but closer to 4 feet. That's right, I couldn't get anything over 4-6 feet to work with the hub.The hub also feels cheaply made and not worth the currently advertised price. Stay away from this product at all costs.
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.
Very precise tracking, fits both left and right hands...easy to install with provided software...no "ball" to worry about...the tracking wheel works very nice...it also has progamable buttons which is a great feature. Anyone looking for a Optical mouse should give this one a try.
So happy I bought this bag. I was keeping my EOS SLR in a laptop bag. It is perfect for carrying not only camera equipment but all the extra wires/adapters/chargers/etc.. I use it basically as the bag to carry all of my electronics on trips now. (Even the kids' DS in the front pocket). Can't go wrong...
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...
The downconverted video that it records doesn't look like HD, but it is a noise free, ghost free recording, which is what I expected.Just FYI, it will not allow you to record any digital broadcast to VHS.
I bought the predecessor to this product. As a relatively handy technical person, I found the installation and setup of this device quite cumbersome and the support information lacking.Installation: This requires a savvy technical person probably 2 hours to get installed and start using. There are a lot of finicky recognition problems with XP. Mine cycles through being recognized / not recognized, all the while beeping every minute when it changes status; all this happens too fast to get it up and running. It also starts spinning of its own accord even when not being used, which is a distracting sort of scratching noise (disconcerting to hear one's media sound like this).Included software: The recording software is difficult to figure out, even when following the user help and documentation.Online support: Their support website for this produce is quite bare compared to much of the rich support that is often offered by other companies.
this was a great speaker to purchase, I got if so that I can listen to my zune mp3 player at work in my office, it small and sits fright on my desk
This HP is a great product for the money. It looks nice too. I received my printer and set it up wireless with no problems. It was easy to follow the directions. I was shocked! All the features work with the wireless. I have noticed that when connected with a USB cord the solutions center pops up on your screen when a document is inserted in the printer. This does not happen when you have it connected wireless but this is not a big deal, you just have to click it on your desktop.There is a lot of software with this printer and takes probably 10-15 to install. If you do have a problem just reinstall. The process from the time you hit print button to the time you receive your printed page seems to me to be long but it works well though. I have set my printing preference to fast draft and the quality is good on the document that is printed. This helped some with the speed of the printer at least once the communication was sent to the printer. I really like the wireless feature and use this printer with two computers in my house and so far this works great. I shut my computer down at night and in the morning turn it on and everything links back together great with no problems. All in all I think this is a great printer and would recommend it.
The price included shipping and was dirt cheap. The product was not. I love being able to get it for such a great price, no shipping and no tax. It is a no brainer - buy it.
TDK DVD- & DVD+ media are always a Good Choice. Very Few Coasters with this media. I would give them 5 stars, but I do have one problem with them. The burned side seems to show light scratches more than I'd like. It doesn't usually effect the playback. But, for that reason, I use Taiya Yuden blank media for DVDS I want to burn for the long term. TDK is multitudes better than Memorex or Maxell, which are pure junk. This has a pretty good disc dye for the price.
Works perfectly with my camera. Very convenient and useful. One of the best inventions/ideas that has been made for cameras. I love it !!!
My dad can't get the hang of transfering photos but my husband loves his. It did replace my old Kodak software with the newere version that came with it. I prefere the older version. IT is much easier to install the software on a computer without existing Kodak software. Yes, you must mark the photos as favorites to transfer but it is really simple from there. The photos are crisp and clear so far as we only have about 20 trasnferrred. HIghly recommended toreplace the old brag book and bent envelope!
I bought this to connect a satellite receiver to a pc for recording shows. This cable is HUGE! It is super fat and heavy. The connectors are good and I couldn't believe how well it was made. I see similar cables at the stores for $80. I'm very glad I bought this cable. I have no quality issues at all. If I ever need another cable I will check these guys first. It was hard to find anything other than a cheapo Chinese 25 foot cable for $4. Anything else was usually Monster and started out around $80. This is a good deal.
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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
This antenna did not help. My area does not pick up a signal that well, but it did not work better than an older antenna i have been using for a long time. Only thing going for this product is the look of it...
I have a retail store in an older strip mall. During a recent inspection by the Fire Marshal, I was instructed to remove the 4ft. power strips that were plugged into each other (to make an extension cord) and hire an electrician to run wiring to the computer/cash register. Since the violation was for piggy-backing the power strips I purchased two of these power strips (for different locations in the store). Now I have only one power strip plugged into the outlet, have a 15ft. cord that reaches to the computer table, and had 24 outlets. Saved the cost of the electrician, and passed the re-inspection without a problem!!!!!!!! The Fire Marshal's comment - where did you find this power outlet - I have never seen one this long. (PS - it did meet code!)
I purchased the Zune for my husband (a non techie) because of it's FM radio feature in addition to the Music player. The radio reception was extremely poor, the Zune does NOT support Audio Books (a big disappointment!) and the software that came with it was buggy and NOT user friendly. I sent the Zune back and purchased an IPOD Video Classic. My non-techie husband installed I-Tunes by himself and was downloading podcasts within minutes (no need for the radio!).
Thrilled to see the price drop and I'd been waiting for the telephoto lens for awhile. I weighed the pros and cons of getting this one for my Canon 40d vs an L series lens but decided in the end that this would do nicely in the meantime. I took some excellent shots through my kitchen window of some baby birds and was very pleased with the detail.
I fully tested all functions and all working including running down internal battery with radio and hand cranking. I fully charged this using the car lighter cord/socket connected to a 12 volt trickle charger overnight. To keep battery from going bad and fully charged I will do this every 6 months/ year. Put it on your calendar. Radio works well but speaker runs battery down fast especially when turned up fully.
Arrived quickly and undamaged. Product description was accurate. Have not installed them yet as that part of the restoration project has not begun. Exactly what I needed.
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 did not know what to expect with a factory reconditioned cartridge, but I'm glad I took the chance, because it has worked great from the beginning. It was a great value, compared to buying a brand new cartridge.
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.
I've owned and used my STI everyday for two years. It is good about not falsing and I like the fact that I can invert the display. It came with a nice carring case, leather pouch and also a external speaker. I don't use any of the last three mentenioned items and I doubt that many people do. The windshield mount is cheap. For such an expensive radar detector it seems that Beltronics would make a better one. I bought a windshied mount for a GPS and adapted it to work. I would rather that Beltronics drop the carring case and speaker and provide a better windshield mount. Now to the important aspect of the STI for which I purchased it. I'm finding mine less and less reliable already. The police in middle Tennessee are using something the STI does not detect about forty percent of the time. It's obvious when they are there on the side of the road pointing something at you and there is no alert. Then again it will alert me over the hill, around the curve, two miles away. If I had it to do over I would purchase a less expensive model. I don't think it works any better than the model below it but it does have stealth (if that's important) and that raises the price.
Best small flash out there. I use it with Nikons and the Fujifilm X100, both hotshoe and ebay triggers. On the x100, I was able to sync it at 1/4000 sec, which is unbelievable. For the price you get:- manually selectable power levels- ability to trigger optically- pocketabilityNot very powerful, but good complement for a small, flexible, travel ready package. Perfect for fill light or even accent light (used off camera).
Thanks got it in prescribed time and am happy with it.Thanks,Bob
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.
I bought this television from Amazon.com and was very excited after reading all the excellent reviews. However, I was very disappointed with the quality of the television and returned it for the following reason.1) The DVD player was very loud and during quiet parts of the movie, all you could hear was the DVD player.2) Changing the channel took forever! If you are a channel surfer (like me) this is not the right television for you.3) The picture wasnt very good, in actuallity my old television had a better picture.I would not recommend this product.
This radio was half the size that I expected it to be, and would hardly pick up the strongest radio station we have. Horrible quality and buy.
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.
I tried the Acoustimass 5 on the optional stands, mistakenly I had a pair of Klipsch Heresy III's in the room, as expected, the Heresy III's toasted them, but the Heresy III's are $1600 a pair, so was this a real comparison. No, it was a pair of professional sound reinforcement speakers v. home stereo speakers. I wouldn't dream of comparing them to the Forte II's or any of the large Klipsch systems. The premise that a person can slap together a horn and a bass driver in a ported box and compare them to the Acoustimass 5's is a joke. I love good horn loaded speakers, and I have heard bad horn loaded speakers that drive holes in my ears. Efficiency is not the only criteria in an era where power output is cheap.So I went to the bose outlet and heard the Acoustimass 5's along with the VCS-30 center and surround speakers, a total of $650, not bad for real 5.1. As a less than emphatic person for Bose, I had to admit, these little guys really did the job, I could close my eyes and hear some pleasant sound, which is what most people want. Specifications don't take into account speaker personality, which all speakers have. The Bose system was nice, easy to listen to and all in all, darn good. Directionality and cacophony were minimal.The little $650 speaker system is truly spectacular, in both movies and music they are really good. The Bose store was nice enough to set this up for me. There are things that well, are not Klipsch, all of my Klipsch is made in the USA, but only because they are all Heritage series stuff. These little guys (Bose A 5's and VCS 30) filled the room with good sound. The surround package added on really made them quite spectacular for $650. They have an exceptional spatial quality and are easy on the ears.Look it bothers me that Bose doesn't publish technical specs for anything but professional products. The thing is when you are listening, with your eyes closed, just enjoy as I did. People complain about the price, well from where I sit, the combination of the VCS 30 and A 5's are a bargain.
I got this as a gift for my brother for Christmas. I saw it and I loved the sleek look of it. He says that it has a very good sound quality for the price and is very happy with it. I'm now thinking about getting one for myself.
I needed to buy several ink cartridges and was able to save a lot by buying wisely on Amazon.
I bought this product on April 2001. Let me tell you that it only took 15 minutes to have my computers hooked together and my network running. The installation is very easy. The only lack is the additional software that comes with, which is already old (example: IE 4, Netscape 4, etc.). It's an issue which you really would have to leave out, since this programs can be downloaded free from the Internet. Anyway, D-Link has proven to be an excellent network products brand. I really haven't used Technical Support, since it has not given me any problems over the 8 months that I have had this product. If you compare this network in a box with other brands, you will find that this is cheaper.In conclusion, I really recommend &quot;D-Link DFE-910 10/100 Network-In-A-Box &quot; for the price, features, and what it gives you for a network.
Purchased this pruduct and never got a signal to reach more that 15 ft.Gave up threw it in the closet.
This mount works great. I used the mount to hold a 17 inch magnavox with built in DVD, on the wall in front of our bath tub. Works great. I can push it flat against the wall for tub viewing or pull it out and angle it toward the rest of the room.The only issue is that the joints sometimes get loose after alot of moving back and forth. I keep a socket and wrentch in a basket by the tub, so I can tighten anytime easily. It's a very easy thing to do.
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.
Battery life is terrible! I've never had a another mp3 player before, so maybe others are worse, but I use this for gym workouts of maybe an hour or so, and the batts (good Powerex rechargeables) are OK for maybe two sessions, and after that you takes your chances! One of the reviews here mentioned that mp3 content has something to do with batt life. I archive my collection with 192kbps (anything really irreplaceable is kept as a .wav, but I've only been using mp3's with this player); I'm not a fussy audiophile, but anything below 192 is definitely noticeable, so why bother? Even worse, since you have to keep removing &amp; recharging batts, is their location: you have to open up where the cd is (not all that ergonomically easy, either), pull the cd off its spindle, lay it down somewhere, then open the little batt door and pull 'em out. Hope the cd doesn't get scratched when I lay it down somewhere without having to go find a jewel case for it! Speaking of ergonomics, the control buttons are goofily laid out in semi-circular fashion, not intuitive to me at all. Guess some of you really buy stuff 'cause it looks nice or cute or whatever, so maybe you'll like this arrangement, but I didn't buy the unit to -duh- look at it. Another problem I have with this unit is lack of sound volume. Again, this is my first mp3 player, so I can't compare it with others, but I use Plane Quiet noise-cancelling headphones (I love them!), and sometimes I'll have to rerecord things with additional volume just so I can hear them easily. I think they could have provided more volume power. Oh, and one more thing--it skips sometimes, too.
Compact,light-weight and multi-featured...and all for $40! Pleasing audio, excellent AM/FM reception, very good frequency stability and very good image rejection add to its versatility. The inclusion of a fine-tuning knob is critical for shortwave and "DX" AM reception and, with the addition of a long wire clipped to the telescopic antenna, the radio really can pull in some of the weaker stations. A couple of minutes worth of cranking powers the radio from 2-4 hours, and 3 AA batteries last a LONG time. Another plus is a carrying case (with an adjustable strap)with a pocket to stash papers or notes in. This is a perfect emergency, hunting, camping or hanging out in the backyard radio. The only feature lacking is a lighted tuning dial but, if you reflect (or deflect) the light from the radio's built-in front panel flashlight onto the tuning dial, voila! All in all, a tremendous value in an emergency radio.
I used the paste right after i got it and i can say...it's a BIG difference o.o Great product for this price. Most pastes that cost 3 times that much didn't manage to cool down that good. Thank you :D I'll buy again.
The Zip 250 is perhaps the most rational choice for anyone looking to bridge the gap between Macintosh and Windows based machines. In both the SCSI and USB forms, it invites portability. It's the ideal solution for anyone who creates anything but video on one platform for use on the other. (For cross-platform video editing, a Jaz drive is more appropriate.)It's also great if you're living on a budget. Though your initial purchase is more expensive than buying a Zip 100, you'll spend far less on disks. Since 250mb disks are essentially the same price as 100mb ones, your overall storage costs will be cheaper in the long term.Perhaps more importantly, you won't have to abandon your existing Zip library to upgrade. The product's much vaunted backwards compatibility with Zip 100s is real and mostly trouble free. The only glitch with it is that if you're trying to save large (over 15mb) files to a Zip 100, it will take substantially-even painfully--longer than if you were using a Zip 100 drive. For many people, this won't be a consideration. But if you have large multimedia files in your 100mb disk library, you might consider transferring them over to 250mb disks. To put it simply, I definitely wouldn't recommend either version of this product if you plan to use only 100mb disks. The real question, though, is whether you should get the SCSI or the USB version. Out of the box, the SCSI external is twice as fast as the USB, but less portable. To use the SCSI version, you've got to have SCSI cards installed in every machine on which you're going to use the drive. Virtually no computers, PC or Mac, come with pre-installed SCSI cards, so you'll immediately have to spend money to bring your computer(s) up to speed. And you'll have to deal with the fact that most unknown computers won't have a SCSI card.Meanwhile, the entirely more portable USB version, though slower by default, can be brought up to the same speed as the SCSI. With the addition of a FireWire adaptor, there's no difference between the two drives. All Macs since the G3, and an increasing number of PCs come with FireWire built-in. And if you happen to encounter a computer without FireWire, you can easily remove the adaptor and go back to the default USB connection-which isn't exactly "slow", anyway.With either form, you're going to have to spend some more money to get both top speeds *and* portability. If you don't plan to travel outside computers you already know have SCSI capability, it's probably cheaper to go with a SCSI Zip. But if you want the fastest, largest-capacity Zip drive that you can use on the highest percentage of computers, buy a USB Zip 250, and add on a FireWire adaptor.
This is the second case I have like this one. It is tough and offers great protection for my portable hard drive
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.
A year ago I ordered a Philips DVDR 1500. Lots of troubles from the start. Sent back to service after 1 month for a new motor. About a year later I sent it back again because of several error messages on the screen. They replied that they are discontinuing the DVDR-1500 and they will replace it with a DVDR-985. The DVDR 985 arrived on Monday. I burned one DVD... by Thursday it too was dead. I called technical support they are going to replace this one also. Now I see all over the web that Philips is having lots of trouble with DVD recorders. Good luck if you buy this. Pioneer is the best at DVD recorders.
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.
This is a fuse holder for a 12 volt system and is going to be used on my sailboat along with the ANL 100 amp fuses to protect my electrical system from a dead short in the starter wiring circuit as well as the other accessories.
BUT I did want to comment on it as I was extremely happy with it & know that when I am researching something I'm desiring to purchase I like to read a thorough review. When I first researched this & about 100 other cameras, I was looking for something user friendly, both with the camera's features & it's techy connection to my computer. I'll have to say this has been the one new digital anything that I've gotten that I am completely satisfied with. I'd recommend the 1G xd card when you purchase it. The pictures come out crisp & clear & has many wonderful features like the image stabilization & a natural light/flash feature where it'll take the same pic in both lights, safe them, giving you the option to pick which one is better. The low light, night shots are spectacular. It's F30 model is only different if you want to have a manual appiture. Otherwise, for the money THIS is a fantastic deal.
PRAISE: Let's face it, this puppy won BEST DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER category in PC World 2002 World Class Awards. I was shocked when Slim-X beat Apple Ipod and Nomad jukebox, Goodjob Slim-X. Oh it was also Editor's top choice at CNET.com for over than 2 months. If you think I am lying why don't u go to Cnet.com right now and find out for yourself. It was even featured at CNN Headlines news now that's what I called a &quot;Serious Machine.&quot; If you give this baby less than four stars then u got some some bad issues going on. BMW calles itself The Ultimate Driving Machine. Well guess what? Iriver SlimX IMP-350 is the Ultimate MP3-CD Player compared to all mp3-cds out there.DOWNSIDE: Other than &quot;painful earbuds&quot; you've got to be kidding.
The Sangean SG 622 is one of the best shortwave radios I have ever encountered.The reception is excellent and the sound is crsip for a speaker this size. The surprizing part is the very low price. An excellent small radio to pack for a vacation to pull in many stations when one finally has the time to pull in the various shortwave radio stations.
Received in mail a few days before estimated arrival which was nice. Came in small packaging which contained the shipping info, Micro SD card w/ adapter which were both in a case. Upon popping it into my computer I found that the SD card would not accept me to copy paste my songs. Upon further inspection I found a small lock on the side of the adapter that I was using. Switching this off seemed to alleviate my problem, anyways the file transfer was a breeze after that. I am using this for a phone and it sorted my songs in a weird order, so I went back into the card and found that putting your music in the "Sounds" folder automatically puts them in a comprehensive order. To top it off, this is a nice card for the price, albeit with a few user complications ;). Overall pretty good. 4/5
When I recently moved from DSL to Cable I needed a new wireless router for my home. In researching the available products I settled on this one:Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway (WCG200). I have been very pleased with the ease of setup, range, functionality, and adaptability of this model and would highly recommend it for anyone who desires to go wireless with your home network and Cable Broadband service.
The pool was easy to set up. My two kids- 10 and 8 and my husband and myself love it. It is big enough for all of us to fit in and have fun. We have only had it for a few days but so far we love the pool. I recommend it.
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 love this product. Unfortunately, I blew mine up in West Africa (my computer was not damaged), so when I returned I ordered another right away. I wish that it were a little thinner, but I suppose you can't have everything....at least right now!
I have been very happy with this product. Being an avid Mac user it is nice to see a product such as this that integrates well. The label software and stamp software work very well on the mac.PROS* Easy Setup* Quick (Instant) Printing* Quality Software* Easy to Use* Integrates with Mac well* Good Design (Apperance)* Quick Stamp PrintingCONS* Expensive Label Refills (especially for stamps which must be purchased from endicia.com)* Inability to print custom stamp prices. You are required to stay within the preset postage values which include Post Card (.24 cents), First Class Mail (1oz to 13oz), Priority Mail (1 lb, Flat Rate Envelope or Box), and International Air Letter (.63 or .84 cents). This is a major downside as I just switched to this from a Pitney Bowes Postage Meter which can print any postage value.Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it.
It worked alright at first, but if you check online you see a lot of users report a problem with a loud buzzing sound that usually begins after the first few months. That happened to me. Now when I Skype or try to record something, I hear a loud buzzing that didn't used to be there. You cannot change volume settings to remove it.
I bought my rio over two years ago. I love it. No regrets. It has crashed a few times, and I did find the software that comes with it annoying. I like to listen to songs I like to listen to, I'm not the kind of guy that dumps 4 gigs of music on his player and hits random. So at first I found that I needed to create and import playlists and then navigate through the player using the playlists function. When I upgraded the firmware and discovered the folder navigation item I never used the software again. I just plug it in to the PC and drag my albums/compilation folders onto the drive and play 'em through the folders tool. Makes it easy to delete a playlist from windows explorer as well. Never had another crash either. The reset function (you need a paper clip) dealt with every crash and never scrambled the music or the drive. I'm back here now because I'm looking for a player for my wife. Might even get another...
Purchased this thing to do some videos to DVD. Both home type and commercial. Does not work with Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. I have them all. Tried to download from the company and there was nothing and no help from customer service. So save your money and get a better one. Just make sure you have enough memory in your computer for the better ones. Cause even the better ones don't work very good. Good luck.
About one week before the three year warranty on my Dyson vacuum was set to expire, my vacuum broke. The nearest repair facility was over 50 miles away, so it took me nearly a month to get the vacuum in, at which point in time it was considered "unrepairable." As promised, the company (NEW - National Electronics Warranty) sent me a check for the full purchase price of my vacuum. I received the check within a week. I received nothing other than five star service - no complaints here.
This mount gets an A. Directions was very easy to understand. Took me no time to mount my Samsung 52 LCD. Looks great on the wall and the mount is very sturdy. You will not be disappointed.
The m505 is probably the convergence point for Palm OS systems -- less powerful than the biggest Visors, but sporting an excellent colour display, certainly enough oomph to get the job done, and the new features of Palm OS 4. While still dreadfully anaemic when held against the comparatively gargantuan CPUs and screens of the Pocket PCs, you still get one of the fastest Palms available, a pocket handheld that really can fit in a pocket (try that with an iPaq), the elegance of the Palm OS (versus how difficult Windows CE can be to figure out and operate), excellent colour with a well-designed backlight, and USB connectivity for under $500. Works great with Windows and Macintosh alike.The only major sour notes here are battery life and the Secure Digital card slot. Battery life, while acceptable for day to day use, demands that it charge just about every couple of days or you'll be looking at a low battery indicator faster than you think. This is somewhat inconvenient at best for road trips, and of course the worst culprit for battery drain is that unfortunately beautiful backlight. Second, the Secure Digital card is a good idea crippled by poor execution. Many applications don't know how to access their databases on the card, and some applications when transferred to the card will run dramatically slower. As a memory expansion option, it's mediocre at best: if memory is a big deal to you, look for a Palm that can utilise Compact Flash memory cards (this one carries 8 megabytes -- good but many reference works loaded on your m505 will eat this up). Fortunately, this setup does work well for ROM cards, and so the expansion slot isn't really wasted.These complaints aside, this is an excellent value and well-worth your consideration. If you're looking for the sweet spot in handhelds between price and features, look no further.
This is an excellent alternative to Canon's expensive battery. It charges, quickly and holds a charge. My original Canon battery stopped holding a charge after 3 - 4 years of low to moderate use. We'll see how this holds up. At his price, can't go wrong.
These headphones are worth the money. The sound quality is spectacular. However I would have liked to see a little more decibel reduction when it comes to outside noise. But these are the best on the market, ive gone through two pairs of vic firths top model, these are better.
The 60CSx is finally what a GPS receiver should be. The latest antenna and chip technology is a huge step in reliability and accuracy. The ability to "see" through walls, cloud cover and heavy foliage makes this receiver the best yet on the civilian market. The GPS system itself is continually being upgraded and with the 60CSx you will be ready to take advantage of the improvements as they occur.
I had never used an mp3 player before this. I got the 60W because I was going on a trip with my camera, and didn't want to buy ten 1GB cards for it. This item performed admirably. At the end of every day I'd transfer the pictures and clear my card. And then I could get a better look at the pics (except the RAW ones), either on the nice big display screen or a TV. The screen is bright and clear, visible in daylight. Two people can easily watch the screen without the viewing angle problem.Currently, I've got 1600 songs and 1400 photos on it. 60 gig (or is it 40 usable?) is an awful lot of space. But then I haven't tried any video on it. Then menus are easy to use, though I haven't done much with the music controls. I just put it on shuffle. I carry little plug-in computer speakers for hotel rooms, and earphones for airplanes or wherever. I haven't had any trouble with battery life. I just bought a new camera, which uses an SD card, so I need to find out if there's some kind of adapter.I wanted to create a slideshow with pictures from my trip. It's great that I can take a slideshow wherever I go, and show people - even better if they own a TV! The problem is that creating the slideshow is a horrible ordeal. It's drag-and-drop on my computer, and each drag took about a 45 seconds! The more pictures in your show, the longer it takes. I was doing a show of about 100 pictures, so not only did each drag take longer, but I had more of them to do. It took me over two hours. This problem alone sucked one star out of my rating. I don't know if a music playlist suffers from the same problem. Another negative is that the colors don't show on TV's very well. The oranges are way too bright.Overall, I'm very happy with this product.
This is the 2nd Belkin product I have had the misfortune of buying and after 2 hours I cannot get it to work on my laptop with Win XP Pro. The messages differ from the guide. At the HW level, the machine recognizes the device but the Belkin software does not! Do not buy this product if you have XP.
This marvelous mini drive is my new best friend. Simpletech's 128 MB Bonzai drive is powerpacked. It's fast(1.5 MB/s) and easy to transfer large files like Powerpoint presentations between notebook and desktop, even between Windows and Mac without any drivers! It fits in your pocket and connects to any USB port without any cables or adapters. It's extremely easy to use and even upgradable. I wish I would of had one years ago.
This compact HD Digital radio is small enough to fit on your night stand.It features a scan to locate stations in your area and set-up and programing is quite easy but takes a few minutes to experiment with the settings. The illuminated screen can be adjusted for brightness, especially for night use. It has a sleep timer which I find very useful in lulling me to sleep. As for the sound quality, that will depend on how strong your reception area is. It is supplied with 2 wire antennas although I use a slightly more sensitive small antenna that I bought at Radio Shack for under $25.An example of the new technology in my area of Boston is that I discovered that WGBH the PBS station here which broadcasts on 89.7 actually can now slit their signal into three separate programs. For example: WGBH-1 is their regular broadcast schedule, WGBH-2 broadcasts classical music 24/7 without the usual fund raising and corporate credits and WGBH-3 is their Cape and Island Station which has a separate programing schedule. So, you get three for the price of one. Yes you can get all this on-line if you have a speaker setup on your computer.In summary, the Sony XDR-S3HD is worth the discounted price I paid for it and eventually all programing will be digital so we will need to step up to receive the new technology for radio and TV. It also delivers better sound quality in AM although I don't listen to any of the AM stations in the Boston area.Hope this review was helpful. Enjoy!
Works fine, the only thing i miss is a solar panel - which would make it cost much more, so no great less!
I love the both of these cases great space savers. The quality seems great enough not to scratch disks.Sometimes zippers are a pain)
Wow! This laptop is absolutely amazing and gorgeous to look at.. I bought this laptop as a spare computer and to teach myself OS X. After using it for less than 15 minutes, I had already set everything up including AOL Instant Messenger,Internet Explorer, iTunes, iDVD and Microsoft Word. I bought the laptop with 1 gb of ram and a 100 gb drive which I would highly recommend! It moves at break neck speeds and still sips battery life!Operating System Impressions:The entire OS X interface can be intimidating at first but once you bring out the explorer from within, it's a blast to use. FOR BUSINESS USERS, I would recommend some caution when picking up an OS X laptop. The latest version of Internet Explorer is 5.2 on Mac and some of my online interfaces for work will not work on 5.2 so I still need Windows for that and some other bits of real estate software. Software (as expected) is a bit difficult to find but I'm learning that although there are fewer software programs per category with OS X, the software programs are of much higher quality than what you will find in a Windows setting. Apple's internet browser, "Safari", is one of the best browsers I've ever used but I decided to use Mozilla Firefox (...) as my main browser because it has a very easy to use interface and tabbed browsing. Also, the animated interface of OS X is exceptional and makes using the computer blissful.Software/Misc. Additions:I ordered .Mac software and the AppleCare plan with the iBook and couldn't be happier. I had an issue with FedEx shipping the iBook and it took 4 days instead of 2 days so I called Apple's sales support team and they offered to refund the shipping without any haggling! Such great customer service gives me a great deal of confidence in the company with the AppleCare plan. Regarding .Mac, I have not been disappointed yet. Outside of the most talked about features, they have online tutorials and the homepage creation process is very simple. Once I explore .Mac further, I will try to update this review.Hardware/Quality of ProductThis is probably what I have been most impressed by thus far. The speakers on this iBook are, to understate, AMAZING! They have no bass because they are laptop speakers but the clarity is wonderful.The one button mouse was the biggest turn off to me because I thought it would make computing such a task but it's actually comfortable and makes using the laptop easier because I'm not accidentally hitting the right click button. For desktop versions where you may be doing more intensive work, I might recommend someone looking into a Logitech MX1000 (also another wonder product) but for a laptop, one button is as much as you'll ever need.The build quality of this laptop is legendary and Apple didn't disappoint with my iBook. It is a lot more solid and creak free than my last Dell laptop.The screen is bright and easy to read... The best part of all.. NO DEAD PIXELS! Another sign of quality from Apple.Lastly, the keyboard is simple, spaced out well and easy to use. The keys still suffer from "laptop syndrome" because they are all shifted over to the right by one but after a few minutes, I was able to pick it up in no time.Final Thoughts:The iBook or any Apple computer for that matter is a MUST HAVE for just about anyone... This is how I always thought computing should be and it's nice to see Apple is making way for the future with the positively perfect OS X. For business users, I would still keep a Windows computer around for the rare instance you may need to use it but you can keep it in the closet to collect dust (It'll be our little secret). *** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ***--------- Updated Below : 12/8/2005 ------------------After spending many months with this product, I still couldn't be any happier! Make sure you get the AppleCare plan though because when you are new to OS X and Apple, there are a lot of things you won't know and they are always there to help! I promised to update the review regarding .Mac and whether it is worth the price.Since the original writing of the review, .Mac now offers 1 gb of storage as opposed to the 250mb that I started with. I would recommend .Mac 200% because it is the best suite of tools I've ever used! Shortly after getting the computer, I had to endure the hassle of switching ISPs and my emails from the old ISP to a new email address. With .Mac, I can pay a low yearly fee and keep my email account wherever I choose to go! Also, the homepage features are stunning and the way it is integrated into Apple's suite of iLife software (iPhoto in particular) is nothing short of a programming miracle shaped by the creative people of Apple. iDisk is also useful because it allows you to create pages where others can download files from your iDisk, serves as a safe backup for items on your computer and it makes great general storage space! I haven't used the other features so I won't rate them. Highly recommended that you pick up .Mac when buying an iBook!Long term use of the iBook makes me understand WHY everyone loves Apple computers so much! I've had so many obnoxious people that poke the LCD screen for whatever reason and still no dead pixels or any damage! To keep the screen and laptop clean, you REALLY need to pick up some iKlear. It's a product that should be married to all Apple computers! The one downside to the screen is that it DOES get pretty washed out in direct sunlight so if you plan to sit on campus in the grass or elsewhere with direct sunlight, make sure you do it within the return policy allowed by Apple (providing you opted not to customize your laptop) to avoid disappointment. It is still usable outside but I do wish the screen was a lot brighter [and yes, it is at maximum brightness! ;)].The battery life on this thing just goes and goes and goes like I've never seen on an electronic device in my life! I can be at a company meeting and while my manager is trying to find an outlet to plug his juggernaut Toshiba into, my computer happily motors on with 3+ hours of battery life to go!Lastly, it's been said before and I'll say it again! With OS X, everything just WORKS! lol.. it's so hard to believe that something just works without problems and long talks to the technical support team but this thing does it. When I am in a cafe or wireless network zone, all I do is open the computer and wake it up. Within a minute, it will detect any wireless networks and ask if you would like to connect to it. Imagine my delight when my manager can't get online and keeps fussing with his notebook for 15+ minutes while I just open up and have internet access!The one thing I didn't know would happen before buying an iBook is how much I would actually love to use it... Now that I use it 99% of the time (that poor Windows machine must get lonely), I have managed to hit the speed limitations of this computer. It's not a bad thing but if you are anything like me and plan to use this for A LOT of stuff, make sure you save up and opt for the Powerbook instead. All in all, Apple has a runaway hit on their hands yet again! Buy it and you won't regret it!
My son was excited when he opened this little gem. Now that he has had the opportunity to use it while geocaching he loves it. Easy to set up, easy to use. We have downloaded some topos into it, they were very accurate and helped quite a bit. I have two early generation GPS's, this is by far the best for what we do and at a great price.
My daughter received this for her 6th birthday. She LOVES it! I love it since I'm finally able to get my iPod back from her!My only two complaints - the software is not Mac compatible and the sound is a bit low. My daughter wears hearing aides, and the highest volume is a little low for her (she doesn't wear her hearing aides while using the headphones, of course). The highest volume is a good, moderate setting though for non-hearing impaired users (not too loud).
Excellent product. Very easy to use. Touch screen is great. Even mounts to windshield easy next to previous products. Battery time is much inproved next to my iQue 3600.
With the Farouja decoder chip, the RP56 displays the best picture in this price category. It's just smooth and film-like, however the remote buttons are not lighted, small, and mushy so a stiff push is needed. Ergonomics is Panasonic's downfall - the eject button is just above the play button and all are small. You cannot change between progressive and interlace modes from the remote - need to hit button on the player.If your 16x9 HDTV locks in FULL mode with a progressive output, the RP56 cannot zoom or change aspect ratios and a 4x3 or non-anamorphic (not enhanced for 16x9) picture will look squashed. You turn progressive output off to view it properly but you lose the progressive quality.The useless jog dial is only on the player - FF and review require several button pushes. Also my 4 year old Sony S3000 would pick up playing from the same spot if you hit STOP. With this unit, you hit a button on the remote and then you need to power it off. When you turn on later, it will resume.Picture is gourgeous, price is right, design of the remote is absolutely terrible. I tested some MP3s and they play really well. Despite my complaints, I've kept mine. It has not skipped or missed a beat with everything thrown at it.
I bought the iRiver iHP-140 after extensive research involving ALL of the iPods and their competitors. In actuality, I was drooling over the iHP-120 (which was the 20GB version), but felt that 20GB wouldn't be enough. When iRiver announced the 40GB version, it was like a dream come true.On paper, the iRiver iHP-140 blows the iPod away as far as features. It's one of the only units available that allow for recording directly to .wav. For real audiophiles, this is big news because it gives them the ability to record without having to use lossy (and crappy) .mp3 compression. Like the competitors, .mp3 recording is available as well. Aside from .wav recording, audiophiles will also like the digital input AND output (via optical). 15-16 hours of battery life, fully-functional remote, FM tuner, USB2.0 support, and massive 40GB hard drive make the iHP-140 just that much better. For something this powerful, you'd think it would be the size of a computer monitor, but it's only slightly bigger than the newest generation iPod. In the end, the iHP-140 is the new milestone as far as mp3 players/hard drive recorders go. It'll be hard pressed for any company to produce a competing product with as many features.
Fit exactly the purpose needed for and was what I needed. Like the recordings and the play back which works for my needs
I brought this to use with skype wanting a relatively cheap solution for a webcam and this seemed to fit the bill pretty well. there were some problems however, such as the lack of being able to configure the button on top to do anything besides open up windows live chat, which I found annoying. The clip on the cam also is a little on the flimsy side; not the plastic, but when i "clamp" it on my lcd monitor, it doesn't stay very well. It is cool that there is a mic, but I have heard complaints of echoing when I use the mic on the cam. The picture is noticeably grainy, and bleaches a lot when there is light behind you, and the midtones are very pronounced when there is a light shining on you. In other words, its very hard for me to geta picture that I really like, but hey, for the price I paid, I can't expect the ultimate in performance, although I feel like software could have fixed many issues. All in all, an OK purchase, nothing that I'm in love with but rather a cheap solution since I don't tend to use it everyday.
I'm writing this review to encourage anyone considering the purchase of this filter, feel free to make the expense and get this filter.The quality of this filter is exceptional. I've read reviews by those who misused them.Please note, when you screw this on, do not turn the filter, i mean rotate the filter in the opposite direction of how you threaded it or you just may unscrew the filter and accidentally drop it. it has a good ability to cut down reflections on water and everything in your scene. If used correctly, you should see an immediate color boost if you turn the polarizer to the right position.for those who are first timers to a polarizer: this means that when you look through the viewfinder and turn the filter, the glare should disappear on the water, not entirely, but see an increase in color and watch the sky turn a deeper blue to know you have it dialed in correctly.I also own a .9 ND filter from Tiffen and am thoroughly convinced that Tiffen makes quality for people on a budget. they're not on the expensive side of the scale but in between inexpensive and expensive.
Very nice product for long memory cards, which was impossible to find one of the long memory card in my area. Would recomend this if you are having trouble finding a long memory card replacement.
Really sped up an old laptop. Easy to install with minimal tools and minimal knowledge. Good value for what it cost too.
Quality's A+, got it cheaper than advertised elsewhere and the most convenient ever to carry my camcorder, regular and digital cameras + batteries, films and binoculars.
I bought this unit in 2006 and it served me quite well for about 5 years. It is better than your average UPS because it detects abnormalities in the power and can "boost" or "buck" what is there without fully switching to battery mode. I have seen it do both. It also switches on/off fast enough that I don't even hear blips in my computer's sound. I also seem to remember it being marketed as producing sine waves, but I can't find that detail anywhere now.In about 2011, I noticed the battery life was getting quite short, and recently any slight power fluctuation would cause the entire unit to turn off completely. I pulled the batteries and tested them, and they won't hold a charge at all. They cost anywhere from $17 to $33, and the unit requires 2. I'm in the process of getting new batteries, and I expect the unit itself is still working fine.I suppose 5 years is fair for an AGM battery, but I also notice they are connected in series, so the UPS is working with 24V and can't individually float-charge the batteries. (I think the lifespan would be better with individual monitoring, or if the UPS ran off 12V internally off one larger battery.)
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.
Good product, came in the mail rather quickly. Saved me from the 2 dual splitter setup had to use before.
Those of us who've used a i950 don't need to be told that they drink ink like... I don't know... like how a thirsty something drinks water. In my case, this has been a good incentive to think twice before I go to print anything. Now, this set is a true price break from what I was used to.It's low price, free shipping... if this was a grocery item, I'd probably set it up as an Amazon subscription. If anyone is aware of a better deal anywhere - it's got to be genuine Canon ink - please leave a comment to this review and I will be more than grateful.
I bought this to use with the Western Digital Passport 500gb. Although there is a little bit if wiggle room inside, it allows me to store loose cords, etc. The size on the outside fits nicely in my purse and I don't have to worry about it knocking around in there or getting all stuck to whatever falls to the bottom of my purse as it is nicely protected in an easy wipe off soft padded casing. Perfect for what I was looking for to help protect my potrable hard drive investment.
All i can say is how have i gone so long without an ipod?! I have over 2000 songs, and approx 200 videos, but yet i still have soooo much space i dont know what to do with myself!! the only problem is that with the cover flow it tends to move a little slow. other than that, i am very happy with my ipod. =)
These are a great light source, bright enough to light an average size room. I purchased one and then bought another. I will use them in the next power outage. They work by winding them up or by battery. I have a generator and I still think these lights are great to use before I have the generator up and running.
A GREAT product @ a GREAT price! Found the item to be very robust and everything they are advertised to be.They are heavy so you need a heavy duty tripod to do your gazing for sure.Arrived on time and in perfect condition.I highly recommend this pair of benocs.
My son is very happy with these headphones. Great Sound. Loves the subwoofers. Good noise cancelling capability. He thinks they are awesome and highly recommends them.
I was suprised when i listened to this discman! It has great volume, and the skip is not bad. The look and color is cool! I love the color! The headphones are alright, i had better, but overall if you want an awesome player with good looks and volume and skip control then buy this one! It is a great price for such a great player!
I absolutely love the waterproof housing. It is great for power walking and jogging in the pool at the health club. Really makes the time fly!! No more watching the clock. Easy to use with no leakage. Headphones are a little uncomfortable but this is slight when you think of the advantages of having music while you work-out in the water. Definately reccomend to any water enthusiast.
These speakers make my movies come alive. The bass fills the entire room. I highly recommend these speakers.
item was as described and new in package, was definately what i expected and would definately buy items from again
11/4 UPDATE - Received replacement TV. Works great, wonderful TV. Only complaint is the length of time that it took Sharp to replace the original one. I'd buy again, would just buy from a store that accept returns.11/1 UPDATE - Service Center was unable to repair, Sharp authorized a replacement. Have not yet received.I bought this online (not from Amazon). Set up and have not been able to use because it doesn't work. Internet store does not accept TV returns - says covered under manufacturer warranty. Sharp service reps are nice but am going on a month as they replace the main board, now power and some sort of switch. Would not pay the extra money for Sharp - in reading boards appears they have a quality control problem.
Everything was great from start to finish about this product. The only disappointment was that despite the rotated spacing of the outlets and seemingly useful design, it wasn't really different from a normal power strip. I tried changing plugs for different devices in an effort to free up an outlet that was hidden but to no avail. Good product though.
I got this remote (as I have several others) in an attempt to find one remote easy enough for my wife to use without getting confused by all of the different options and buttons in front of her. This one has done the trick. It is very easy to setup, and then very easy to use for all of our different components.The materials the remote was made with could have been a little better to make it feel more solid when holding it, but other than that it is a great remote.
Got this player. Amazing! Hooked it up to my computer flawlessly, synced all my music at an good rate for HD players. It had to convert videos to wmv which took some time but i didnt notice a huge difference in quality.User Interface-Flawless user interface. No problems so far.Sound quality- Very good, up to par with creative and ipod products.Wireless- Have not got a chance to use this.Buy this. In my opinion this comes up to par of apples 5.5th generation device.
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.
its great to find a product that is durable and long lasting. and has great volume, plays clear than other brands.
I recieved the ipod mini as a Christmas gift from my parents and have really enjoyed it. I am in the process of preparing for a spring musical program and decided to try using the ipod mini instead of the cd's. With a little rigging (running the ipod mini through an inexpensive wireless karoke mic) I can move around the cafeteria as we rehearse on stage. I am no longer having to run back to the stereo to stop the music to fix a problem which allows me to better hear the students from all areas of the cafeteria for sound and balance. I have complete control over songs and volume and am very mobile with the ipod mini on the armband. I also like the fact that the song titles are on the ipod mini so I do not have to worry about accidentally playing the wrong track. It is also a good way to introduce technology to elementary students as they all are curious about the box strapped to my arm. The only problem is that when I am driving my car and listening to the songs on shuffle as I like to do, these songs pop up and they are not quite what I want to hear on the weekends and afterschool but I can bear with it for a few weeks then the program songs will be removed. Ideally it would be good to have one for home and one for work as I am really seeing posabilities in the classroom and the best part is that I no longer have to haul my boombox from my classroom to the cafeteria and back everyday. Everything is on my arm. I just unplug and go. Plus, it would be nice to have all of my CD's in one place in order to save time, as I said all sorts of possabilites for classroom use. The sound is great too, I hear things in songs I've never heard before.
The 3CCD of MG505 does its work. The color is great and video quality is terrific even in low light. The size of camcorder is very handy and compact. I strongly recommend for the additional battery.I believe that the hard disc camcorder will be the standard soon. No more hassle with DV tape or small CD-R or CD-RW. Each shot of video is recorded into one file and it is ready to be played with your computer.Tip : The video format actually is already MPEG2 (DVD). But the file extension from your JVC is *.MOD. Just simeply rename it to *.MPG, then it will become universal format compatible with any player programs such as Windows Media Player, Power DVD, etc. No need to convert the file format. You just rename the file extension and that's it.
I am moving into an apartment on campus at my University and we have a big screen tv, Blu_Ray,Wii, XBOX,Bose speakers, and so much more that we are bringing so we need a large surge protector to protect our valuable equipment. Out of all of the power strips I looked at this one seems to be the best. I love that there are twelve different outlets with six of the outlets being able to handle bulky items such as my Bose speakers, my Wii remote charger pad, XBOX and others. That was what set this product apart from others. Also, I love the two usb ports because I have an iPod, and other USB devices that my room mates and I have that could be used with it. I have previous owned Belkin products and tell you they are some of the best I have ever had. I want to try it out at home first before I bring it to school. I will update this once I receive the product. But for know I will give it four stars based on other reviews. I usually don't write a review before I receive a product (which is why it's called a review) but I have such high confidence of this product!
Forget these for music - the audio quality is poor. I use them just for books while walking. And they are very tight - maybe best suited for a child or petite person. But on the plus side - cheap and sturdy. If that sounds right for you, go for it!
Have two of these, works excellent. Wife uses for evrything including scrapbooking, postal needs, and labeling. Lots of options with so many Brother Labels available, which are cheaper on Amazon.
Cheap, afforable adapter that just plain works. It's a little bulky so it might be hard to plug into some slots.
One star is too high, do you have a zero?I am a big fan of Netgear, or at least I used to be. I wish I'd read these reviews before I bought this device at a local store.I couldn't get the firmware upgraded. After several rounds of un-install, re-install, and reboots, I finally sent an email to support for help. First reply was a URL to the drivers and firmware download page, a page that I was already very familiar with. Frustrated, I asked the question more specifically and the reply to that was along the lines: We're not equiped to answer questions like these. Your case has been sent on to somone or other. And of course, I never got any other reply.If you're attempting to use this device as a backup, I suggest you run some MD5 checksums on some files, copy them out to this device, then read them back in and see if you get the same MD5 checksum.Maybe I got a defective unit, but based on the other reviews, I doubt it. I wouldn't even give this device to someone I *don't* like. The disk is now in a removable storage rack, and the cute little toaster (SC101) is now where it belongs: in the trash.
Product came exactly as described and works fine. Feels sturdy, best price I could find... I was surprised how big it was, 50A fuses are bigger than I realized from looking at them online.
First off as a background, I view HD programs on this TV from a FIOS subscription. I also watch blu-ray movies and play games using PS3.It has only been 10 months and the price of this TV (TH-50PX600U) has dropped to more than half. I purchased mine from BB for $3,200++ on September last year with 36 months, 0% financing . Back then, this was Panasonic's top of the line for their 50-inch models and it was available only at the Magnolia Home Theater section (BB had the 60U, which was $500 less). 1080p models available then were limited and the price was too steep. The price points between the 720p and 1080p made me decide to go for this TV.The good thing with shopping around first and looking at the floor models before making a purchase is that you can personally view the different manufacturer models' side by side so you can clearly discern the difference between them.PROS:- better picture clarity and vividness- comparable to picture quality with the pioneer elite (arguably the best plasmas but the price difference is not justifiable to me).- blacker blacksCONS:- Aesthetically, this TV was on the losing end because all the competition had the elegant pure black front side (panasonic has since then followed suit).- does not have PIP feature when using HDMI- PIP has only one mode (split sreen)- when viewing pictures, you cannot resize or zoom in- has different aspect ratio views but you cannot resize/stretch each setting (I have a toshiba HD TV and it has that feature)Overall, I rate this TV 4 stars because of the cons stated above. Would I recommend to buy this 720p model now that there are 1080p? You have to consider a number of factors. The obvious reasons would be the price point and the screen size.For a 50" screen is it worth getting a 1080p? I don't think so. The eye can only distinguish or resolve individual pixels at a certain TV viewing distance. Increasing the resolution at this distance will not make any difference unless the viewer goes closer or the TV is enlarged.If you have DVD collections like myself, will there be a difference viewing them on a 720p or a 1080p display? DVDs have 480p resolution. No matter what they say about upscaling of 480p to either 720p or 1080p, it is still 480P and there is really no difference.As regards the technology, there are no 1080p programs at the moment and most HD transmissions are either in 1080i or 720p. Both 1080p and 720p are capable of 1080i image conversions. Which is better in converting 1080i? Well, I only have 720p HD TVs so I cannot make a comparison. For 720p, definitely the 720p will be better as this is it's native resolution and unlike 1080p, no image scaling is required.There is no question that 1080p will eventually be the choice as it is inevitable, but is it worth now to spend twice the cost of a 720p TV or roughly coughing up $1500 more? If you are getting a 50" TV with a limited budget, then NO. But if you can get the same financing that I got from BB, then GO FOR IT and get a 60" or a bigger TV.
This radio was far above my expectations. I am not a SW expert and not a ham operator. I bought this radio mainly for a good AM and FM radkol. The booklet that came with the radio gave me a good start on listeneng to shortwave. By adding a simple 16 gauge wire 25ft. long to the am terminal and running it along the ceiling in the kitchen the world of shortwave came alive. This wire is simply appliance wire to give you the size of wire used. I was getting shortwave stations before the wire was added. After the wire was added the entire east coast was heard. Maine to Florida and west to Ohio. Long Island, Ma., NY., NH., NJ.,VA.,KY.The AM and FM reception in very good as well. I have only had the radio about a month and the fun that I have had with it has already paid for itself. I have not used batteries as it is plugged into the outlet. It has a LED lighted dial, whidh is nice as you tune for SW statoons. I have learned so much listening to the ham operators. Many of them have a lifetime of experience and are electronic experts. Many build their own rigs as well as repair them. A great radio that did not cost much!!!!
The player is incredibly easy to load and use, it's light yet solid, and the sound is pure. I use my mp3 player for running, so I never looked at the screen of the old one anyway. What matters to me is that I can slide this sleek little player into the key pocket of my running shorts; it's so thin and light I don't even feel it. The round control pad is unfussy. I'd forgotten how superior Apple technology is; this player is a good reminder.
The Microsoft Optical Wireless Desktop Elite is the best wireless keyboard mouse combo for the money. The thing that got my attention the most was how comfortable the keys are, they have the perfect amount of give. Installation was fairly simple, the batteries came with it, 3 for the keyboard and 2 for the mouse. Plug it in everything and most of the keys worked on the keyboard. Some of the shortcuts didn't work but once I installed the CD it came with then all the special hotkeys worked. I didn't have to customize it or anything. In terms of the range of the keyboard it's not exactly 6 ft like it says in the box, but it's pretty good. Some angles work better than others if you're too far away. But for all intensive purposes you can put the receiver just about anywhere and it's fine for everyday use. The scroll thing on the mouse and on the keyboard are pretty useful since you can scroll up and down in addition to left and right. And as for the "delete" key being in the wrong place, it's really not that hard to get used to. Also the F-Lock and all the other num locks and caps locks are all indicated on the receiver so it's not like you don't know if it's on or not. This is a really good keyboard. The mouse is pretty comfortable although i would have liked a recharger. But the battery life so far is pretty good. I mainly got this package for the keyboard anyways. For me it was between this combo and the Logitech Wireless desktop elite combo and this one just feels better. My friend has the logitech one and it's pretty good but this keyboard is more ergonomic and for the same price it comes with better customization and a sleeker look. I suppose the logitech one comes with a charger for the mouse, but i'd rather drop a few dollars every 2 months for batteries than have a keyboard that didn't feel good on my hands. Besides if it really comes down to the mouse with a recharger you can buy the recharable logitech mouse separately.The Bottom Line: This is the best wireless keyboard you can get for the money. The only reason i'd say not get this keyboard would be if you need bluetooth compatability with PDA's etc. like some of the higher end models have. otherwise GET THIS KEYBOARD NOW!! it's awesome.
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.
This product is very useful(in most cases).Its really good for traveling or just in the car bored.The screen pops right on and away you go.My favorite game to play on it is Contra Shattered soldier because it brightens up the screen so you can see wats going on.i give this product 2 thumbs up because sometimes u just need to play ur ps2 and with this you can play anywhere.
I have bought my second pack of DVDs and they have never failed once. For $20, that's just awesome.
This product works really well. We have not had any issues with signal quality or interference. The menu screen are easy to read, understand and use. I highly recommend this product for anyone looking for an FM Modulator for their iPod.
From a pure image quality standpoint, this lens will not please the pixel peepers. On the wide end of the zoom, which I personally use more often than the telephoto end, this lens is not very sharp, and it suffers from fairly bad distortion. Worse than that, for me, are the chromatic abberations; this lens is quite prone to significant CA when shot at the wide end, which can look a lot worse than a little bit of distortion or softness. Given the price of this lens, one should expect a higher level of optical performance.The maximum aperture of this lens is not very large, being f/4 on the wide end, and f/5.6 on the telephoto end. The image stabilization makes up for this some, as you can comfortably shoot at much slower shutter speeds than otherwise, but, let's be honest here; this lens is a poor performer if you want to shoot in low light with no tripod. The small aperture makes for a dark viewfinder, which can be a very big problem if you are trying to compose a picture in the dark (using a tripod).Yet, I still gave this very imperfect lens four stars, and this is not without reason.First of all, the focal length range is quite handy. It isn't a mega-zoom that does everything, however, it covers the most often used focal length ranges, and is an appropriate lens to use for the vast majority of situations. The little bit of extra zoom on the telephoto end is handy on occasion, and it's also worth noting that the lens sharpens up quite a bit when you zoom in some - it might be soft on the wide end, but zoomed in, it's quite good.I have printed as large as 20x30" using this lens on a Digital Rebel, and have no qualms with the results. Yes, there are sharper lenses out there, but you are a lot more likely to see the difference in sharpness on your computer monitor than in a print.This lens has ring USM, which enables it to focus very quietly, and very quickly, whereas the slightly cheaper (and F2.8) options from the 3rd parties have normal focusing motors that are slow and noisy by comparison.If you want to use this lens indoors, you are best off getting a flash to go with it, such as a 430EX. The lens is usable in fantastic indoor lighting, or during the day, but won't give you good results in low light with no flash.If you will be shooting in lower light situations (people in particular), Tamron and Sigma have some good options in the 17-50mm range with F2.8 apertures, and I would recommend those lenses over this one. If you'd prefer the extra telephoto range, the image stabilization so you can shoot with smaller aperture in poorer lighting situations for greater depth of field (instead of needing to shoot a landscape at f/4, for instance, without image stabilization, you could use f/11 on this lens, and get a sharp picture with better depth of field. This is even more useful in the close focus range - while this isn't a true macro lens, if you take closeup photos without a tripod, you will want to stop the lens down for greater depth of field, and the IS helps with that quite a bit.Overall, I've been fairly pleased with the performance of this lens. If you like to worry about splitting hairs, and zooming all the way in on pictures on your computer, this lens is likely to dissapoint you. If, however, you are willing to sacrifice optical perfection to get a very well rounded, useful lens, then I'd recommend it, however, would also recommend that you consider the 3rd party options, as they are also great lenses, and do offer a somewhat better value.
Shipped promptly, as ordered and a good price. What more could you ask?Perhaps, you could ask for a vendor who cares enough about their reputation to nicely solicit an earned recommendation.Well, Action Packaged, Inc. you got it.
We got dad these for xmas. He had a pair from another company and he said they made noise in the headset and were unusuable. So when he got these he thought more of the same. Nope, they work perfectly. Set up and plugged in the exact same spot as the old ones and none of the problems. If you have tried cordless headsets to only get noise and other problems, try these. They WORK.
The Coby's are complete junk. First the cable frayed near the jack, then the jack itself came loose and then broke off. Not to mention the tips always fall off. I eventually lost one, making them utterly useless.I've had terrible experiences with earbuds from Coby, Skullcandy, and V-Moda. I would recommend avoiding Coby and trying something else.
You can't really go wrong with Belkin and 12 plugs. I purchased this because I was running out of plugs on my 8 port unit. I saw this one with 12 plugs and a really good price. It was delivered in great time and all the plugs are position in a way where none will get in the way of the others. All in all a great product and will do what its suppose to.
I just happened to have the Trendnet router. This installation was fast and clean. It connected immediately and connects whenever I boot up. This worked perfectly for me. I understand there may be compatibility issues between routers and cards if they are not the same brand. If you have a Trendnet router (they're excellent) then this is the PC card for you. It may work well with other routers but I don't know about that.
I just got this and was surprised to find that this MP3 player does *not* work with any OS other than Windows XP. I have Win2k at work so I can't even charge the player right now -- apparently you'll have to install the software first on an XP system and then connect the USB cable, which doubles as the AC charge cable. There is *no* separate AC adapter in the package. BTW, charging takes 5 hours, which is ridiculously long. I'm disappointed Creative doesn't even include an AC adpater which would have cost them less than a dollar to make in Chinese sweatshops.The vertical touchpad can drive you nuts, and is quite counter-intuitive. For example, you cannot tap the up or down area to go down a list one item at a time; instead, you must move your finger to scroll, so it's very easy to "overshoot" the item you want. To enter, you can hard-tap anywhere on the vertical bar, not just the center, which is not obvious at all. The menu system is poorly designed. For instance, it's not obvious at all how to go back to the "Now Playing" screen from a menu screen. And what's driving me nuts right now is there seems no way to get back to the original background wallpaper. But contrary to one "popular" reviewer claims, you *can* adjust the volume easily. In the play screen, just scroll up or down the vertical touchpad. In other screens (i.e., menus), just press the lower-right option button which gives you access to volume control.FM radio sensitivity is not great; I'm right here in an open area near downtown Boston. My Panasonic FM CD player has perfect reception and clarity, but not the Zen Micro Photo, which gives a lot of static noise.The OLED screen is a big letdown so far. It's really dark, even at the highest contrast level. There's no brightness contorl, just contrast. The sample pictures Creative bundles all look unimpressive at best.Battery life is really disappointing. My other hard drive-based MP3 player is a Sony NW-HD3, the thin one with 20GB capacity. On a charge the Sony can last 20-30 hours playing MP3 tracks. With the Zen MicroPhoto, I seem to be getting no more than 6-8 hours per charge. I kid you not. I don't shuffle or look at the photos any more -- cuz the screen really sucks for viewing photos -- but I swear I'm not getting more than eight hours, probably actually far less, per charge. I talked to a coworker who has an earlier version of Zen Micro and he had the same problem. The Zen's are made in Malaysia, a country hostile towards the U.S., so maybe they just put in defective parts to screw us. I don't know. I'm not happy about teh battery life.Sound quality is good, but far inferior to my Sony NW-HD3. As a couple other reviewers have pointed out, adjusting the EQ (equalizer) does absolutely nothing to sound quality. I haven't tried the bass boost because I listen mostly to classical. I use a good pair of Sony earphones. I must say I'm not unhappy with the sound quality, and the volume can go higher than my Sony NW-HD3 player, so I think in the sound department this is good. If only they made the EQ a real thing...Getting MP3 files to the player is easy. I like the Media Explorer. Will probably never use the other utility, MediaSource which is like a jukebox. Media Explorer works like Windows so it's quite intuitive. I also like the CD ripping utility. As I was never a fan of iTune's demented ugly interface or MusicMatch's constant pop-up ads, Media Explorer turned out to be the best part of this whole package.Overall, I think the Zen MicroPhoto is quite disappointing. I experienced a crash on the 12th day of ownership: after turning on, the big Creative logo appeared but the unit froze. I had to remove the battery to reset the player, per Creative's instructions. The overall user interface is really lacking in refinement and user-friendliness. The battery life is too short. Styling is decent, and many friends have said mine looked cute. Ok, I'm a guy and I don't want something "cute." I want something that works well. In that aspect, Singapore-based Creative Technology falls short yet again. Looks like their 15%-to-9% market share fall over the past 12 months will continue to shrink as Apple's iPods take over the world (until the U.S. government decides to sue Apple for being a monopoly).
This manufacturer cares nothing about support or a quality product - only your money. I received the 24x10x40x for Christmas. It is 3 full days now that their support number has been constantly busy and E-mails are ignored. The &quot;installation manual&quot; seems to be written for Electrical Engineers and is in poor english as well. Expect to spend half a day just putting it in your computer, and an unknown number of days trying to get it to work. &quot;Masters&quot;, &quot;Slaves&quot;, and &quot;Jumpers&quot; are words I don't like anyway but you'll see them in the manual. At one point my computer wouldn't even boot! I would have taken it back already but don't feel like spending another half day just to remove it. Maybe that's what they want?
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!
I just bought this, and now I wish I'd read these reviews first. The thing really IS too short to fit the hard drive and its plugs. If I take the cap off the other end, THEN it fits. But, its not a very nice solution...it's pretty ugly in fact. My advice? Don't buy it.
My god! This is a very sharp lens! High-quality, weighty, well-made! I use this with my Canon EOS 20D and 350D cameras. Great performance! I do not think that I have had a picture come out anything less than sharp using this lens! This is the only Sigma brand lens I own; all my others are Canon brand. I get the feeling that Sigma must be a worthy Canon competitor in regard to the quality of their lenses, but I can't base that on having owned only one Sigma lens. Anyway, I certainly recommend this 20mm as a GREAT wide-angle lens!
I must echo the concern about the lack of customer service provided by this company. The player slipped from my wife's armband causing the Play button malfunction. I contacted the customer service department (a long distance call I might add) and tangled for quite some time. I purchased the player 60 days ago (well within the 90 day warranty period) - but since it was manufactured last year, they told me the warranty had expired. They said something about the length of time Target held the product in it's store, and before you know it, I was debating the finer points of inventory management!! They finally cut me the break of a lifetime and agreed to a one time policy waiver if I faxed them proof of purchase. Obtaining the information from Target's customer service was a snap! However, getting the fax to transmit was another nightmare. They use some funky, out-dated fax machine. I am now waiting to find out what sort of hoops I must jump through next to get this issue resolved. // Generally speaking the player worked well and sounded great, but if you have a problem, be prepared to spend twice what you invested to get the matter resolved!! // If I actually get a replacement unit, I'll request my rating to be moved up from 1 star to 2!
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...
Apparently the axim x51 is very finiky with its battery door. If it dosnt fit right, it will not activate a switch and the axim will not turn on. There are many entrys about these sort of problems in axim sites. This battery door dosnt work. I emailed SF Planet through amazon about a week ago now. I didnt hear from them so 3 days later I emailed again; Another 3 days later I still have not heard from them. I dont recommend buying from them!
I purchased the Ipod mini a few weeks ago and let me tell you, this is my third MP3 player (the first two being from Rio). I love this thing. I bought the one in silver instead of the other colors because silver happens to be my favorite color.Anyway, even though I only have almost 170 songs on the Ipod mini, I cannot complain at all. Hopefully I will be loading up some more songs on the mini soon. I love the EQ features and you can also change the EQ on the songs in Itunes (which comes with the mini). The only small complaint I have is the battery life. I don't use the backlight often but I do find myself charging it every now and then. I will definitely think about purchasing the Apple Protection Plan in case something goes wrong with the battery or something but for now, I am so in love with the Ipod mini that I don't want any other MP3 player out there. Sure, it may set you back about $250.00, but the warranty coverage is better than Rio, the customer service is better than Rio and if you have an Apple store near you, you can easily take your Ipod to a tech and they will do whatever they can to fix your problem.So for those who want an MP3 player, I highly recommend the Ipod mini. It's a great investment and it is worth every penny.
These are the best portable headphones i have ever owned . They have the sound of Professional headphones in a portable package. And they wont break as easy as other brands do, the bass is great and its different with every recording;as it is faithful to the bass on the recording. There solid design is why i went with these instead of other brands because i don't see them breaking on me any time soon. They may look strange but at least they wont break ya know. Koss quality is in the name.
While the camera worked, I had very few complaints about it (short battery life, but it took good high quality pix). However, this camera definitely comes with hidden charges. The most expensive and most fragile part in the camera - the LCD screen - is not covered by warranty. In my case, the LCD cracked without being bumped or dropped, (and the clear plastic protective cover didn't crack). This has led to THREE MONTHS of dealing with service centers, paying an additional approximately $150 for parts and labor, and I still haven't received the camera back fixed. It seems the part is in such high demand from people with the same problem that I am still far down on the list for replacement.
Before telling you the good points, let me express one thing to watch. When I first connected the base unit, after charging for 24 hours, I had a lot of static on every channel. It was so bad I could not use them. I went to move the base, and pulled the cord loose from the wall. After reattaching the cord to the outlet, I checked the cord at the base, and discovered it was only partially plugged in. When I pushed it in all the way, the static went away. It takes a little force to get the power connection all the way into the plug on the base unit, but if you don't plug it in all the way, you will have an unshielded area that will cause static.So, for the Review:Use: I use these on my home theater system, so I can watch a different channel in the living room, while my wife watches TV, with speakers, in the den. As she watches TV programs, and I am usually watching a movie with lots of guns, explosions, and other noise, this works well. I don't believe that these were designed with music in mind.Range: Anywhere in my 2500 square foot house, regardless of appliances or electronics.Interference: Absolutely none. My 802.11b/g/n wireless network is on frequencies so much higher that it does not interfere. The same applies to my new cordless phone. The headphones operate in a much lower frequency range than most common household wireless devices.System Volume: I have the headphone base connected to the headphone jack on a Sony Dream System Surround Sound, and I set the Surround Sound volume to 30, and use the volume control in the headset to raise and lower. Works perfectly.Surround Sound: Adds quality to the sound, though with most TV programs it does not matter. Will help some with DVD's.Use Time: With a 22 hour use time, I never have them go dead. After using for several hours over several days, I just hang them on the magnitized holder to charge, and they are ready when I want them.Outside Sounds: Mostly when I am listening to movies I can hear enough outside sounds to know if the dog is barking or if my wife comes up and say something to me. She will have to speak a little louder as I like the volume high for action movies, etc.Sound Escape: Not enough sound can be heard by others from the headsets to matter.The only down side to this set is that my neighbors probably think I am crazy, because they can hear me sitting in a quite house, laughing my head off...they can't hear Jeff Dunham when he is on my headset!
This is the exact same product you might pay so much more for in your local store. We used it to connect our video camera to our computer. It works perfectly.
The closed captioning for TV programs is controlled by the tv remote. Closed captioning for DVDs & VCRs, however, is controlled by the DVD & VCR. In order to watch DVDs & vidoes with captioning you must use the menu on the DVD & VCR to set up the captioning - usually found in the "languages" section. That should enable you to view the captions.TV works great...great picture, sound, etc.
Works as expected. The grip on the outside ring makes it really nice and allows for you to turn the filter easy enough. Another reviewer stated that their lense cap would not fit with the filter on. I find that this is not the case. My Nikon lense cap fits perfectly and is not loose at all when attached to this filter. This filter is a must if you are taking pictures on sunny days. Glares disappear and the picture you wanted is ready to be taken. First class filter!
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.
I just purchased one of these - thinking it would be easy to install much like the Linksys Router and separate Wireless Access Point/Router that I had purchased previously.To date, I have not been successful in making this thing work with my network. On top of it, this unit has an annoying high-frequency tone (defective?). The instructions are totally useless and using instinctive steps doesn't really get you anywhere. It sounds like from reading other reviews that this unit has trouble establishing an IP, I will attempt to force an IP using my DHCP settings. If that does not work, I will have to get assistance from one of those &quot;helpful&quot; phone tech support folks at Linksys.I am not sure this product is ready for prime time!
I purchased this bass box for a friend as a gift. He is really into his music and had already spent alot of money on the radio and speakers. The only component needed to finish his system was this bass box. He really liked it.It has a very deep bass sound and completely rounded out the sound of his system. Nice loud speaker box, great gift.
This modulator works far better than one that is wireless. I've tried wireless previously and found the noise quality to be horrible. By having the modulator in-line wired, the fidelity increases significantly. Not quite CD quality, but decent nevertheless. The install instructions could have been better.
Great product and very useful!Great service ordering it through Amazon, not to mention lower price.
I bought this camera after reading lots of reviews at bunch of different sites. Camera for me has served well, actually quite well. Here are the factsPros : - excellent colors, crisp pictures, even at lowest resolution,- nice closeup pictures,- battery life ok (cannot say because donot know how others perform). I use rechargable ones so say per 40 pictures with flash and viewfinder on.- Easy to use and understand.- Cannot slip it in pocket, but still small but very handy.Cons: - You have to get used to using zoom. Not so precise.- takes pictures a little after you click and flash flashes. So expect subject to move a little or warn them before hand.Actually nothing is very bad that this camera should not be bought. It is definitely worth considering as an option. Get used to taking pictures under different modes and you can do wonders with this.
I live about 20 miles outside of Chicago, IL and even though I am on the second floor and about 6 feet from a window this antenna only picks up FOX, which happens to be the strongest signal station in Chicago, IL. I read a lot of great reviews and a lot of horrible reviews but needed to find out for myself since I'm not that far from all the major network towers in Chicago.I hate that I have to go through the trial and error of antennas. Can't someone make an excellent antenna and be done with it? All these brands and models to do this and that. Let's get the best antenna from each manufacturer and stop wasting the time of people like me. I didn't buy it based on price rather some of the positive reviews on here and other sites.This is garbage, don't waste your time or money.
I bought this 3 weeks ago to replace an old player that wouldn't play some new CDs. It works great for me with no problems so far. Sound is good and shuffle play works fine. I don't mind the lack of on/off button on the remote which seems to be a major complaint. The best thing is long periods of uninterupped music.
I struggled for months with a Linksys wireless G which my Dell laptop would disconnect repeatedly and with their abysmal customer service. a continuing source of frustration. I was impressed with the reviews of this Motorola and now after a full week without even one disconnect I'd like to say the favorable reviews are accurate. The device and the accompanying software made installation a breeze. I had a question though and called customer service. I was so pleased to get through to the service rep in only moments, he was based in Denver and actually listened to my question rather than reading from a pre-programmed script. And he knew the answer. What a pleasant difference. I highly recommend it.I thought I'd update this more than 3 years later: I still have had no difficulty with this great product.
When I first saw the iPod mini I thought how small could it be. I mean come on. My 15GB iPod is small as it can be. Especially when you compare it to some of the other HDD MP3 players out there. But when a guy I work for got his in the mail I went crazy. This is one of the smallest, and cutest devices I've ever seen. This thing feels better in the hand and looks better than a regular iPod. When you press the pad for the menu or to change a song it gives a surprising amount of resistance. I had worried that while scrolling through my libraries that I would accidentally press one of the buttons but that never happened. As for the operation of the iPod it works exactly the same as a regular iPod. Even the belt clip which I thought that the iPod mini would never stay in feels as though it were spot welded in. Leave it to the people at apple to design something so perfect. My only complaints are not with the iPod but with the Apple in ear headphones. They might as well be called the Apple fall out of you ear headphones. Do yourself a favor and buy the sony in ear headphones, but the Apple ear buds work just fine for the average joe and have good sound quality. The other thing is the arm band that is sold seperatly is just a bit too small. I have arms that measure about 18&quot; or so and I can barely get the thing past my forearms. But those are complaints of extra items and not of the mini. I love the mini so much that I went out and ordered one myself, eventhough my wife and I both own a regular iPod we decided to order a mini also. If you are looking for a small MP3 player look no futher. This is the one too buy. Even if you just bought another kind.
Great product, no trouble at all. Windows XP did not have the driver for this built in, so I had to install it from the included CD-ROM. I am now using it with my Tivo, it worked immediately upon plugging in. Funny, that Windows needed a driver for it but Tivo didn't. Anyway a very effective solution. Recommended. Not sure if it works under Linux though.
Please be aware that the Sony eMarker DOES work with the following operating systems: Windows 98SE(Second Edition), Windows Me(Millenium Edition), Windows 2000. Mac version will be offered soon. I am currently using the eMarker with WinME and it works great! Do not fooled by other reviews which state otherwise.
All I can say is &quot;WOW&quot; &quot;FANTASTIC SPEAKERS&quot; No need to look any further, these speakers sound great. The installation is very simple, the onscreen controls are very explanatory. Anyone can hook these up and use them with no problems! They sound as good as my livingroom stereo. Must try these!
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....
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!
The Sony RML1AM Remote Commander is surely expensive for what it does, however, there are some things to consider:If you buy this, is because you need it, not just to keep it in your bag just in case, if you happen to own a A700/A900, you can just get away with the wireless commander that comes with it.The problem with the wireless commander is that in order to use it, you got to set the camera to detect it, and this causes a HUGE drain of your battery. If it's for a short while, it shouldnt be a problem, but if you're shooting with it for hours, your battery may not last too long.With this remote commander, there isnt that problem. You can shoot for hours with it and won't affect your battery.You can lock it down if you're shooting with Bulb, so you dont have to keep your finger pressed on the shutter button, once you unlock it, the shutter closes and your picture is taken.You can focus with it, pressing it halfway just like you would with the shutter button on the camera.One great feature of this product it's the length it possess. Usually a remote goes 0.5 meter, 90cms tops, this one goes up to FIVE meters, not 1 or 2, but 5! You won't appreciate this until you got to set the camera at one spot and move away from it but still be able to shoot. This is particularly helpful if you shoot birds or animals or events where you cant be holding the camera yourself.I agree that this could be priced a bit more fairly (30-40 bucks tops), but if you do but it, it wont let you down.One free advice: When you use this product, you may accidentally put the button near Lock position, if this happens, the buttons on the camera will stop responding, even if you turn the camera off and on again. To correct this, check the shutter button on the remote or unplug it.If you really need a remote commander wired to the camera, this is a great option to go. It won't let you down and will do what you expect from it.
I got this camera about 2 years ago because my sd 200 broke. It is soooo easy to use and takes great pictures. Its also very sleek and small.
This was my first iPod and first Apple product. It was a great product. This thing was great for me, as I had less than a gigabyte of music. When my music collection expanded, I moved up to a video iPod, but this thing helped me get started. The shuffle algorithm seemed to be much better than it is now.One of the best features of this device was its durability. I kept it in my pocket with my keys for a year, and this thing held up just fine. I dropped it innumerable times, but it had so little mass, it didn't matter. This thing even ran though the wash once and continued to work. The lack of screen really made it a great product.Charging was easy, and battery life was very good. Syncing was fast with USB, and controls were about as good as I could ask for. This was a great device.
This camera comes with everything. It came with a rechargable battery, camera dock, soft carrying case and all the necessary cables including a cable to connect it to your television if you like. Takes very good pictures. I was able to buy the camera for $99.99 If you can find it for that price buy it right away!!!
This product works great and we bought another one and that works great.It's the best for wireless connectivity to the internet.
The DVD Xpress DX2 was very simple to install but the provided software failed to run properly. After loading the software, connecting the box, and 15 minutes into transferring old memories from VCR to my hard drive, I was thrilled. Then an error code popped up, the program shut down and now it will not restart. I've requested assistance from ADS Tech Support but as of yet, no response. The concept is good, execution is poor. I would not recommend this product until they work the bugs out.
For the money, this is a great Tripod. I'm using this tripod with a Manfrotto 222 Joystick head. If you plan on carrying this tripod with you it will probably get heavy.each leg is independently adjustable which makes it great for uneven surfaces and odd terrain. Although it is not a carbon fiber tripod it does what is supposed to do.The only issue I see are the screw type releases on the legs, it would have been nicer to have quick release clamps, again, this is a great tripod for the money.Hope this review helps.
I gave it to a friend as a gift and he is very happy with it. It works great and sounds good. With the line output jacks on it he can record to his mp3 player and listen at the same time.
What is there to say about a cable. It works! I use it to attach a small subwoofer to my digital piano and it works fine!
This item is great! Controls are very easy to figure out, with no small buttons. Very easy to load songs (just drag and drop).Bought an extra on for a family member.
I've had this for several months now. It worked wonderfully for a few months with a continuous connection, but now it drops the wireless capability every day. I have to switch it off and turn it back on to get it working again. Some days it will drop off line every five minutes. I am very frustrated with it and am considering taking a sledgehammer to it.
Just what I needed, now there's no need to rent another cable box. I am using a cable box in one room to watch tv in another room. Yesterday I got the unit and 3 minutes later I had it working. Now I can tv surf in my computer room. Nice and small the wife can't say I'm cluttering up the room and I don't have to play peek a boo to find a good channel to watch.........
As another reviewer pointed out, this item uses the Prolific PL-2303 chip, giving excellent support under Linux and Mac OSX. Unlike some other USB to serial adapters (such as those from Cypress), this device correctly implements hardware flow control and sets proper line voltages, ensuring full RS-232 compatibility.Not only is it good, it's also very inexpensive. Five stars in my book.
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.
I love this little remote but it took a while to figure out how to make it work. I don't have much experience with SLR or digital cameras, so I wasn't sure if it was me or the product. My camera manual only tells how to adjust the time limit to use the remote (I have a Nikon D50), and the remote came with no instructions, other than to pull the tab to activate the battery. Once I figured out you had to set the timer and then push the remote button it worked great. Definitely worth the money in my opinion. Of course I am far from a professional and if photography is how you put meat (or vegetables as the case may be) on the table I am quite unqualified to make that call. But for the average "Jill" such as myself (or Joe) who just wants outstanding quality pictures of your family, it was a great $15 (after shipping) investment.
You don't need a short story to review this product.It holds CDs.... well..
Whoever wrote the previous review most likely just wanted to sell their case or something.This line in particular is incorrect:The case attaches to the clie similar to the standard flip cover with the plastic prongs in the back.I just bought the case from one of the "used" section. It's new though, and definitely doesn't have any prongs. All it has is the little leather flab, which to me is quite disappointing. If you open the case to use your pda, there will be nothing holding the case to the pda. It'll just flap around even more than the original cover did (which at least had the prongs to hold the case in) and just be another annoying thing to carry while you're trying to use your pda.Anyways, that's a pretty big annoyance for me, but if you don't mind, then it's fine in every other respect.
I bought this for a Mac and it does work (OS 10.4). It is quite portable and even has a small carrying case so it can go with you on trips. Two small problems with it: The clamp that holds it to the top of the laptop does not hold it well; it is easily bumped off or askew. but it comes with a stand to set it on a level surface (if you have one). Second, the signal is a little slow. A hand motion -- even slow -- comes across as a blur. This may be because my computer is only 1.42 GHz speed, but that should be plenty given the 1.5 gigs of memory. Not sure if it will give more motion on a faster machine. Not likely. However, the Windows version does allow for use of the software tricks that work onlyon Windows.
These Sony earbuds were just what I was looking for to use with my PSP. I think I have extra tiny "ear-holes" or something because every other pair of buds I've tried have been far to big, and hurt my ears after only a few minutes use. These buds however ship with three different sizes of soft plastic (or silicon) that you can remove and replace in seconds. The smallest size ended up being the perfect fit for me and my deformed ear-holes, and I'm now pain free.As for the sound, well they get the job done. Not the loudest bass out there, but considering that you have to stick the ear piece directly into your ear canal it's probably for the best. With that said, these puppies are noise canceller. You will not be able to hear anything other than what is coming out of the headphones if you have the volume up load enough. I ride the train everyday to and from work and can't even hear the train moving most days!!!I did have to send my first pair of that they sent me back because the right bud did not emit any bass what's so ever. No big deal. The vendor swiftly sent me a new working pair at no cost to me, and now everything is ace.These earbuds are a great value for anyone in the market for a new pair of headphones. The quality is in line with other Sony products and they just look nice. I've seen these on racks at Wal-mart going for almost $40 US, so the price here at Amazon is just to sweet to pass up on.I give the Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones a 4/5
Works just as advertised for my Forerunner 301, making it convenient to access while riding.
I bought this card to replace the one from my phone that went bad. What a great value, shipped to my home for under $4!! It came with the adapter, which is really useful when backing up files to your computer.I can always count on Amazon to get me what I need quickly & inexpensively!
This is the coolest gizmo for your geo cacheing lover. Never worry that you're going to drop your garmin in the mud or the river; never worry that you'll set it down and walk off with out it. Cut down on your friends trying to borrow it - it's attached to you and not easy to detach. Our fellow geo cachers are planning to get this tether. The strap is long enough to put your garmin in your pocket.
I bought this set for my bedroom. I already own a Samsung 40'. There is no comparison between the two. The Toshiba has a better picture and sound quality. TO me it sounds like a stero. I beleive you won't disappointed with this purchase
When stationed overseas we are subject to strict fire code restrictions, one of them being all electonic/electrical device will be directedly ported to a wall outlet or approved surge protector. The problem is there is a single wall plug per living space and always located on the opposite side of where our barracks lounging area is (the bunk). This unit comes with an extra, extra long cord that eliminates the "tethering" that gets us out of compliance to begin with. If you are deployed or contracting overseas, this is a must have.
I would give it 5 stars if I could use this on my bike that has > 1" handlebar diameter. There is no oversize version.I had to cut some of the plastic insert and insert my own to make it fit and not slip.Took a little work to get the screw into the nut (sounds crazy, but yes - it can be a little tricky if not closed flush).
These cables seem well made. The sound quality is great, and the price is very reasonable. I am going to order more.
I recently purchased these speakers and was amazed at how bad they were. These are not cheap speakers.The purchase was for my CD player and computer. The problem is that when you turn up the volume to any decent level, there is buzzing and alot of noise, especially on any bass tone.There is also a switch at the top between the up and down volume buttons that's supposed to produce a &quot;Wide Stereo Effect&quot;. It actually makes the noise worse.While they do look nice (though they have a tendency to fall over), the sound quality make these not worth purchasing.I've returned these speakers and am now looking for an alternative.
Overall, these mounts are quite good. They mount very easily and tightly to the wall and can be snugged down just right, holding the speakers in place. They obviously aren't going to be as 'firm' as metal mounts or as attractive, but for the price I'm not sure you could find much better.A couple of things that keep them from being 5 stars in my opinion:- Depending on how they are angled, it can be difficult to access the hex to tighten them down. It looks like the hex could easily be stripped. I didn't do this, but be careful so you don't.- If you move your speakers a lot, the plastic could wear down as the hex screws are pinched on the plastic. Any movement could slowly wear away the material; however if you plan to position them and not move them, this is a non-issue.I would definitely recommend these if you are looking for nice mounts that don't cost as much as your speakers. For most people's common speaker use, these be just perfect.
I recently purchased the VX-3000 to support Skype. We have a family member moving to Europe and wanted to stay in touch visually. The camera installed into XP-Pro without incident and to my amazement the built in microphone worked well, in spite of everything I had read on this site. I figured I would be stuck using my separate microphone but the camera's worked, as good as, if not better. The images are clear and we are happy. When using Skype the Microsoft software automatic face tracking and zoom functions are not supported.I've recommend this LifeCam to other family member's.
I recently bought a pair and have been truly hearing my CD collection (including many old favorites) for the first time.The clarity and accuracy are just amazing, and they can be worn comfortably for long periods without physical or aural discomfort. The also don't need to be run at high volume to bring out details.A fine product!
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.
I bought this as a special the day after Thanksgiving. Great laptop so far, I love the TV Tuner that came with it, but it does have a few issues.1. Way too much crap loaded on the system when you boot it up. I guess that's to be expected from a pre-built system though, and it only took me a couple of hours to remove most everything I didn't want and get it running a bit leaner and meaner.2. The placement of the USB ports on this thing could have been a little better placed, as well as the audio ports. Two USB ports on the side of the machine are very close to the optical drive, which means you need to route cables to the back or the other side if you're going to be burning a lot of discs (which I frequently do). The audio ports are also all in the front, which doesn't make much sense for something the size of a desktop replacement laptop. I would have liked to have them in the back, or at least on the side, like my old Satellite.3. The hard drive. It's a great size, and sufficiently fast. The only thing that worries me is the sounds it makes. The read/write heads sound like they are trying to park themselves once every 6sec or so when the drive is idle. After having hard drives crash in the past, that's not a sound that makes me confortable. I contacted Toshiba customer service, and the tech concluded that there was nothing he could he, after about 15mins of talking, and gave me the address of an authorized Toshiba service provider. The visit is supposed to be covered under warranty, but I haven't taken it in yet to see, so I can't say for sure.Other than those issues, this thing is great. It encodes movies blindingly fast compared to my old P4, and even if it's a lower-end core 2 duo processor, it still does a fine job. I've played Prey on this machine and it does a decent job, nothing to write home about, but not bad for a laptop this price.
I have taken quite a few shots with this lens. I particularly like the macro setting. I would give it a five if it were image stabalized. I knew this when I bought it and I am planning to get the sigma os lens next.
Pro: external antenna, high power output, sensitive receiver.Pro: easier connections to weaker signalsPro: easy installation if you follow the instructions. (if you are going to use this card with another card I suggest disabling the first card before you install, then manually enable one card or the other one at a time)Pro: works with Netstumbler (power indicator rating doesn't update in real time for the associated connection... don't know why)Con: The client manager software that comes with it is pretty lame, but you don't have to use it. Windows' wireless networking works just as well.The external antenna connector and higher power ability were the main reasons I bought this card.The built in Atheros wireless in my IBM X31 works very well and also works with Netstumbler. The Buffalo card works better in weak signal conditions, even without an external antenna.In my environment I use very low power on my wireless router and a yagi antenna that puts the signal right where it is wanted, and not outside my apartment across the courtyard into the neighbor's.The signal in my back room is low but usable. The Buffalo card shows several db increase in signal strength from my router over the built-in wireless and seems to offer a more stable connection.I was using the IBM Access Connections to manage my Atheros card. I installed the Buffalo drivers and Bufallo client manager. When I rebooted the Atheros card was non-functional.The solution to this was to uninstall the IBM wifi manager, uninstall the Buffalo wifi manager, and strictly use Windows XP wireless networking to control the cards.I have had both cards active simultaneously but I don't recommend it. Disable one card and use the other. Disable that card and re-enable the other. With Windows controlling both cards this isn't an issue and the two cards co-exist peacefully.The install (Windows XP Pro, SP2) is a piece of cake. The hardware and drivers are stable and work excellently in XP SP2.No problems.Its an excellent product and very useful in weaker signal areas.Tips: Disable 'afterburner' under Configure/Advanced in the properties for the connection unless you are using this feature on your wireless router and all other clients on your wlan.Tips: If you are planning to use a pre-existing wifi card, disable it prior to install, remove the proprietary client manager, use windows to manage wireless connections. YOU DO NOT NEED TO INSTALL THE CLIENT MANAGER TO USE THIS CARD - YOU ONLY NEED TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS.
Used an under water camera for the first time during my trip to Hawaii for snorkeling at Hanuma bay... It was cloudy with a bit of rain and so visibility was not so great. However, I got some decent images with this camera under water... but got great images of our group outside water. Next day we snorkled at lanikai beach, a sunny day and good visiblity resulted in some great under water images and average above the water images. Bottom line this camera is great under water if the visibility is good. The buttons are a bit hard on this camera and also you can not look at the picture on screen immediately after acquiring, there is a play button on the camera that lets you look at the pics on its lcd screen but that is not as convenient as instant replay that we are used to having on our canon digital camera. I find transferring images from my canon much more simpler so i simply switch the SD card from this camera into my canon to transfer files. Over all a good product for this price...
I only make use of the simplest of its features: to copy documents to my computer and to copy slides. It does both excellently and is extremely easy to use. It has many advanced features I have never bothered to consider. It was inexpensive, hooked to my Mac with extreme ease and works intuitively; what more could I ask for? I am completely satisfied. Delivery was far ahead of promised date.
I did my research. This is an excellent product. I was lucky to find it.The person selling it was extremely helpful and nice. I would purchase fromthem again.
It does what it's suposed to do and just that. Works fine so far. I would buy this product again.
The black cartridges worked fine for a couple of times then gave up. I will probably not orded refills again. It's too much trouble to send them back. I have not tried the color one yet.
My order was on time, it been working great, I am telling my friends about it, will order it again.Hamilton ON. Canada.
Delivered on time. Quality I have come to expect from Olympus. Perfect carrying case with plenty of storage room for extra card and a pocket for license, cash or card. Highly recommend.
I bought the Zune player mainly for one thing - to store and play music for our church. It does that well. It automatically transfers music from WMA to the Zune program so all of our files are instantly updated. I don't do a lot of downloading music so I can't say much about that. I am not a "techie", I just want to have something of quality that will keep our music and play it back for us - and the Zune does that. Having the FM Radio is a plus (iPod doesn't have that). For those of us who are "non-techies", the Zune player is just as good (probably better) than anything else in the market today.
First, I would buy it again if I needed to. This 15" takes up less space on the kitchen counter, i.e., speakers are on the bottom. Second, picture and sound are excellent, i.e, clear.I would not buy this item if I wanted a true VESA mount to monitor configuration. The stand, not the monitor, has the screw holes for the VESA wall mount. Not enough or clear info in the description. However, it is just as easy to turn on the counter as on the wall. If you need counter space then buy something else..
The sound quality is beautiful, and I like the fact that it plays MP3 files. The control buttons are tiny, so given my elderly eyesight I had to make a crib sheet for which button does what.
Great financial calculator. Allows for various finance calculations including cash flows, bonds and stock analysis, along with basic NPV and IRR calculations. Unfortunately it does not allow for WACC calculations, however the HP business calculator will perform this function.
I had one DX 6490 and loved it. I sold my old one to buy this and I am very happy with my new P712. Takes nice pictures and has more tools than the older one. Now I want to buy the external flash to make even better pictures in dark.
I bought two of these speakers. Before being able to install after unpacking, maybe 2 days the frames split on both. They split right by the terminal block posts. Now they have wide splits across and visible on the white ring on the ceiling. As they are now installed I am going to have to fill these wide cracks. I put it down to tight manufacturing tolerances of just plain bad quality plastic. I also bought 2 in wall speakers and these had no problems. So beware of the wall speakers folks they are not to good. Oh yes this is part of a Xmas prezzy install.. I also purchased a Pyle PTAU45 amplifier to go with them. Still in box till 25th, hope it works.
I can't believe how cheap this cable was! For the length and quality, you can't beat it. I've used it as both a subwoofer cable and a digital coax cable. For those not aware, they are interchangeable and some companies are even marketing them as both now. I highly recommend this product to anyone needing either application.Take everyone else's advise and stay away from Monster cables, they are overrated and overpriced. This cable does the job just as well, at a fraction of the price.
I bought this remote about two years ago and have used it often for group photos with me in them. I am still on the first battery, though I do carry a replacement in my bag. Only once I could not get the remote to work: we were taking pictures outside and the sun was shining brightly on the camera. At this price, this remote is a great value. The little baggy that attaches to the camera strap is very useful as well.
Excellent starter telescope for kids! Not very technical. Good for viewing moon and stars. Can catch some planets on a clear night. Good jumping off point to a more complicated scope.
I got this router and it was defective out of the box. I did the Amazon replacement and the new one arrived 3 days later.The new one worked well, but the software included is god awful. And I had to go to the support site forums to see what tweaks I needed to do to get it to perform well with all my equipment (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3 PCs, etc).Once I found out the proper settings to tweak, this has worked like a dream.
Like A-Rod, in the review before me, I bought this camera for a trip to europe, as an upgrade. My aging Powershot S400 was great in its day, but it was 4 megapixels, and the focusing motors were starting to get old and a little sloppy. For the trip of a lifetime, I wanted a better camera.I was totally comfortable with the performance and durability of the Canon Powershot line, so I planned to simply get an upgraded version, one of the little wafer-thin silver ones, that you don't even feel in your shirt pocket. But I wanted more control over the shooting modes, and I seriously lusted after the G7's huge lens, as well as the combination of 10MP resolution with image stabilization that makes pictures rock solid with amazing detail and clarity.This camera is a beast, even compared to my old S400. It won't be going in your shirt pocket. In fact it comes with a nice shoulder strap instead of a wrist-loop, and I tended to wear it on the strap, like the old SLR days. But the increase in control, image quality, and lens clarity make this a dramatic upgrade from my previous cameras, and it's still really only about half the size of an SLR. It's exactly what I wanted. And it looks great, too.
I bought this printer after reading the good reviews. I was excited to use it, and spent two frustrating hours trying to get it set up on my computer. I finally contacted CANON support. They informed me that this printer does not have a driver for WINDOWS 7. THey gave me suggestions for using the printer, by transferring photos to a card, then to a card reader, then to the printer. NOT worth that much work! If you don't have a Canon or PicBridge camera, Don't buy this printer!
Since when can a company advertise a price, sell something, and then decide against selling it at the price advertised?If no one else is going to do it, I know I can help mobilize anyone in the psp community who ordered one of these and got cancelled without notification.Contact me at psingley ( a t ) gmail (dot) com if you're interested in persuing this, im going to see if customer service has any recourse for me.
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.
These are excellent cables, works great, at a fraction of the cost you would pay at a local electonics store like Best Buy.
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.
Needed an extra long subwoofer cable because I was not clear about the eventual location of the subwoofer and was somewhat concerned when I ordered it that such a long cable would pick up radio interference. We live just a few miles from a radio tower and sometimes the phone lines pick up the radio signal. The cable works just fine; no RF interference, no hum. The shielding must be of high quality, and the plug ends look nicely finished.
I have owned this camera for a couple of years and I use it all the time. Thanks to its small size, it is always with me in my laptop bag. The pictures are decent quality - with some noise that can be removed by a utility such as Neat Image (free advertising) - and I have published many pictures taken with this camera in magazines along articles I write.One feature I use extensively is the manual shutter speed selection - you can also manually set the aperture.Overall satisfied with the performance and the quality (the zoom actuator "sticks" but other than that it is working fine even after some abuse)
I bought my 3 in 1 hp printer from walmart, and I have to say that the printer is terrible. It constantly says the paper is jammed when it isn't. At times when I press prinit, nothing will happen. The scanner and the copier is ok, but the printer is terrible.
It was good and it is still working for me currently. I am happy I made this purchase when I did
I'll give it four stars because I've just had it in service for a few weeks and have no opinion on it's durability though it looks to be a sturdy unit. Set up was easy; It works well and I get good coverage throughout my small two level home.
This is a great item to have. I can get about 3 to 4 charges out of it for my cell phone (Moto Q) and my Blackberry 8830. Once recently, the power was out almost a day, and I ws able to keep my cell phone and Blackberry fully charged. It is small and portable anywhere. It is well worth the money.
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!
If you are the owner of the Philips CDR-785 CD recorder, I would highly recommend this item. I have had my CD recorder for 10 years, and TDK CD's have always worked for me. CD-RW discs are great for recording from sources like vinyl records and tapes, and even stuff from the internet. Make a mistake? No problem! These CD-RW's can be erased easily and re-recorded, a great way to make that perfect CD. You cannot find these in stores anymore.
Taking a shower at my house has become a party. This radio is great, great reception and sound. Even my hearing-impaired son can hear it while he showers and he gets the biggest kick out of singing along. My only regret is that it doesn't allow for ipod or cd insertion, that would have made it amazing.
This device works very well. I use it to record my lecture classes in school. I sit in the rear of the classroom and the autogain function makes recording a possibility. Overall I am satisfied with the range of the TuneTalk. It will pick up voices from at least 20 feet away with a fair amount of clarity. Another positive is that you can attach the mini USB to the TuneTalk and run the Ipod off of a laptop or desktop computer.In terms of some drawbacks I find that the autogain feature can pick up small sounds. If you turn a page it will be picked up. Another drawback is file size. Generally speaking, a one hour constant recording will use about 300mb. Another drawback is that battery life is drained quickly. Recording for one hour will require a full battery.
The screen is only 7&quot;, not 15&quot;There is no radio.There is no &quot;regular&quot; TV.Battery does not last for 1 week.The picture is nice. The built in speakers are not all that great, but the sound is excellent with other speakers or even cheapo headphones. It does not get excessively hot with heavy use. I wasn't floored by the quality but it is still a very nice little DVD player.
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!
This mouse is amazing. I am left handed and I find this mouse very comfortable to use. The mouse is very precise and never "skips" like other optical mice. The mouse is very lightweight and the buttons make a nice click sound when they are pressed. The scroll wheel also has a textured surface so it provides an excellent grip. All the buttons on the mouse are fully programmable and this feature is really nice. The mouse plugs into your USB port but the box includes an adaptor to plug it into your PS/2 port. I plug the mouse into my USB port built into my Microsoft keyboard and it helps clear up the wire mess behind my desk. The mouse also has a really great coolness factor with the red "taillight" on it. Buy this mouse and you wont regret it.
I bought this camera a few months ago to replace a camera that ended up getting destroyed and have had nothing but great fun shooting everything i can see. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan so i have an opportunity to shot so many things here that i could even imagine getting back home. the quick feature does just what it says it does. this camera not only has the ease of use of a point and shoot camera but i think is great for someone who is learning the field of photography. for those of you who can't figure it out on your own, do what i did, hit the bookstore, or amazon online like i did, and there are tons of books out there to help you on your way to becoming a great photographer and how to get the tack sharp photo that the pros always get.This camera doesn't take video so if you are looking for that in a digital camera you are looking into the wrong one.Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone that asks me about cameras.
Trutech is(or rather, was) Target's house brand, sourced from multiple suppliers. As a result, the remote codes are all over the spectrum and there are not any published lists of which remote codes work for which units. As a result, using a universal remote is hit and miss unless you have a universal remote that can learn codes from the original remote (assuming you still have the original remote and that it is still functioning).My experience with this unit has been that it sort of works. When watching broadcast TV with a signal that is slightly weak (some occasional pixelating) the audio will occasionally switch to full volume on its own accord. In addition, the DVD player has issues with discs that are dual layer and will freeze up in the middle of playback, forcing you to power cycle the unit to get it unstuck and the DVD out of the tray, and forcing you to either watch the DVD through another player or burn a copy and play the burned copy in the unit.For things like watching items through your Roku box, it works fine. For the primary purposes (TV and DVD) it barely works.
Hold 30GB which is enough space for me. I have nearly 1,500 songs and 10 hours of movies and haven't even broken 10GB yet. Although it's bulky, that's not a problem for me since it remains docked on my desk on in my car.CONS: Wasn't free and doesn't brew coffee for me.
I just absolutely love and adore my Sony Vaio UX380N mini umpc. That's what I have decided to call it. This little guy is built solid and, for such a little computer, really packs a punch!! My UX380N is sleek and aexy in design. The display and graphics is about the sharpest and clearest that I have ever seen. The connection is awesome, and the two cams work flawlessly. Personally I think sites and reviewers really underrate this little laptop. I think they underrate it and rate it so low because they are comparing it to regular sized laptops, and I think that's unfair to the UX and to everyone that's considering purchasing this wonderful pc machine. In all fairness and to rate it for the type of pc that it is, it should be given at least 4 out of 5 stars. And, quite frankly, I really and strongly suggest that it be given the full 5 stars. But at least 4 stars should surely be given. I highly recommend purchasing the UX380N. Even though they have been d/c'd, you can still get one off Ebay or Craigslist or other seller sites. Thanks for reading!!!!
***EDIT: Please read, as this is quite important new information***I wrote a review about a week ago praising the set. However, I came to notice a major issue. While displaying video over component or HDMI, most commonly in progressive scan resolutions (480p, 720p), my set has a "tearing" issue. This is a small horizontal line that moves up the screen from the bottom. It happens randomly. I did some research and found on the AVS forums that half the posters reported to have this problem with their set. Luckily, it can be fixed. You must call Samsung support, tell them you have the "tearing" issue and that you want the newest firmware, which remedies the problem. They will either send you a USB thumb drive in the mail with the firmware or they will provide you with a download link. This problem was quite bad for me when playing Xbox 360 in 720p over component video.So, to get the best performance, be sure to get this updated firmware, version 1020. You can read about this problem by searching "tearing" in Samsung's FAQ for the LN-T3253H.***********I've had my Samsung for about 2 weeks now and am throughly satisfied. I did an enormous amount of research before purchasing this, and consider myself to be very knowledgeable regarding technology. I was also considering the 32" Sharp Aquos 1080p model and the Sony Bravia 32" model. I ended up choosing the Samsung because the Sharp was significantly more expensive (due to its 1080p capability) and because the Sony didn't look good enough to justify its higher price tag. I use this set in my dorm room.It's hard to judge any LCD, however, in the store because they generally turn the brightness and contrast to their maximum values to make the TVs stand out. I learned a very valuable lesson: calibrating your television truly does bring out the best picture. Even if you don't buy a calibration DVD (like Avia or DVE), look up CNET's picture settings for this model. While it won't look as "good" at first, your eyes adjust to it and notice more detail and a more lifelike picture.After calibration, my Samsung set produces a stunning image. I have an Xbox 360 (Component), a Playstation 3 (HDMI), broadcast TV, and my Macbook Pro (VGA) all hooked up. Picture from all sources is amazing. What really surprised me, though, is how great my Mac looks on this TV. It acts as a 1333x768 LCD monitor and the image is superb. I used to have a 42" DLP with my Mac connected via a DVI -> HDMI cable and the picture was just OK. Now with the LCD, I plan on browsing the internet from my couch.Both DVDs and Blu-Rays look wonderful. The speakers are underpowered and inadqueate. If you're spending this much on a TV, it's only logical to get great sound as well. Right now, I have audio sent to 2.1 channel Logitech THX speakers which sound leaps and bounds better than the built in ones. (I'll be upgrading to 5.1 channel surround soon) The stand is not wobbly like other reviews have said, perhaps they just overlooked something. There is a ziploc of screws that comes in the box. Be sure to screw them into the back of the set after you snap the stand on, it makes it much more secure.Bottom line, if you're in the market for a 32" LCD, you've found it. The image is excellent and it is truly the best deal.
This is one of the best, for your money, digital cameras. I have been very pleased with the overall performance of this camera. You will never want to use a film camera again! Knowing what your pictures look like while you can still retake them is great! The LCD screen is usually enough to see what your picture will look like or you can view your pictures on the TV. Included is a NTSC video output cable to plug the camera into the &quot;video in&quot; on your TV or VCR. You really notice the excellent quality of the image that way, as well as a great way to share your pictures with everyone in the room. It comes with batteries, Mac/WIN serial cable, 8MB memory card, &amp; software. Everything you need to open the box and start clicking.The instructions included are easy to follow. The software is limited on the editing it will do, however I have found that I don't really want to edit most pictures, because they turn out fine. The 8MB SmartMedia card included is adequate. I purchased a 64MB card and don't regret it! You can take around 730 pictures on SQ-high quality, 250 pictures on HQ and 150 pictures on SHQ. More than enough for a trip where you aren't able to upload pictures to your computer and clear your memory card.The downside, it eats batteries like all digital cameras. Purchase the Olympus battery charger and TWO sets of batteries for it. That way you are always covered with a spare set charged. Remember your printer will determine the quality your prints are going to be. A regular inkjet (like the Lexmark 3200) just doesn't have the quality that one like the HP Photosmart P1000 does. I can print an 8x10 picture (SHQ) on the HP that is photo quality.Pick up a camera case too because it doesn't come with one.Hint: You really don't have to buy anything extra to make this a great purchase. The rechargeable batteries, 64MB card, and camera case are not absolutely necessary to enjoy this camera. Just stuff that I found after using it for a year makes it a little bit nicer.
easy to write on...burns at 16x..I have 3 dvd players and they play on all of them and oh yea they are cheap..I burn on a nec-3550a
Movie doesn't play in sync. Sounds/voices come after the actions. Very distracting to try to watch...looks like a really bad lip sync job. Plays fine on other DVD players. I'd pass on this model..you get what you pay for!
The product arrived quickly, bit the quality of the units is very low. The units that have already been installed have failed within one week.
I needed these power cables to replace a missing set. This seller had the best price and I got them fast. Thanks so much!
I ordered this professional scanner for a specific need, which it will fill well, but due to pressure of work cannot at this time explore all its other features.The need I had includes being able to remove the lid, or cover, and lay large matted works (which cannot be unmatted) over the capture area. The machine is designed to do this, and I was able to verify this by talking to phone support.However, Epson in its product description does not make this clear or easy to find. I found verification once deep in a long PDF manual and once by talking to phone support. When I read lots of reviews on Amazon I could not tell for sure whether the product had this capability. It's such a simple thing to describe. It should be part of the regular advertising. Lots of people like to scan outsize pictures.When I received the machine it turned out that this was all there. The bed itself is large. The lid lifts up well, and also can be lifted off and replaced easily.Furthermore, the scan bed itself is very SHALLOW, unlike the office scanners which have a ledge almost one-half inch deep. This is important in case you want to scan something very large and "piece" the parts together. When the scan bed is deeply recessed, there is a shadow at the edges. It needs to be shallow, like this Epson.Final comment, I can see there is a lot of software capability for color scanning here that I can't yet explore, but a just plain color scan brought out much truer colors than my office scanner, when doing an image where exact color mattered. Much better!
I have owned this camera now for about 7 months now. I use a Epson 850 printer with it. I just love this thing. It really works great, Pictures are out of this world. Has a white ballance control which is so importanton digital cameras. This means you can take color corrected pictures in a Gym, out doors, when clouds come out and indoors with incadencent lights. It even does moview with sound. Has many features my 35mm had too so I can take custom pictures. Buy this camera, it is fun, easy to hold, and carry. To make this work well I recommend buying these with it at the time of purchase: The olympus 64 meg scan disk not any other manuf. You can do panormic only with oly. Buy 8 Rechardable Energizer batteris high energy nic-net-hydride and charger, The olypus CLA1 41mm to 43mm conversion lens adapter, at 24.95 and the step uup ring 43 mm to 55mm , then get a 55mm UV haze filter and 55mm lens cap. This way the lens on the camera can be protected, and you can add a polarizer filter for really great blue skys. Oh it also opens the door to more b day presents for other lenses olympus has. Maybe Amazon will some day carry these items to make it all work. The software that comes with the camera allows wonderful pictures and easy downloads via usb too. you do not need any other software like other cameras. I am really in the photography so I bought photoshop ver 5 as well. I promise you will love this camera as much as I do, Yes it is only rated number 2 now, but it really should be 1 for normal people like me. If you are a pro the number 1 may fit, but price and features, this one you can operate without being a pro and get great pictures. Bottom line buy it, You will be happy.
Viking has so far twice sent me a defective module. I called their phone number to check the part number for my computer because Amazon doesn't clearly state which models work with which computers. However, the first module didn't fit into my computer. Amazon takes no responsibility for Viking's errors, so you must enter Viking's web site for returns. It took two web visits and a phone call to convince Viking to pay for the return shipping. The new memory finally arrived, and it was defective -- the computer only reads half of the memory, so the process starts again. I'd strongly recommend against Viking and against purchasing their products via Amazon.
This product is decent I must say because it offers decent amount of sound quality but depends on person to person. If you love headphones that vibrate a load on your head with overpowered bass then these are the headphones for you. If you don't then I suggest you look else where. I have to say that comparing these to beats their is a big price difference but the beats definitely sound way better and the comfort is way better. These headphones also allow you to fold them up which was cool but remembered that many people that did this broke them basically because the screw that binds each piece together isn't that secure and can break fairly easily. The end of the cord is also poorly made because my friend has these and broke it when it was in his pocket when he was taking them out so that is another problem that I'm worried about. In all I give these a 7/10 mainly because of the design and sound quality and the fact that it is battery powered to operate the bass booster. Hope this helps
Have a Dell 530s small form factor case. I measure everything precisely, took my time, adjusted as often as I needed to and this CPU holder has yet to give me any reason not to trust it. I seriously am VERY happy with the integrity for the price. Others have said it is wobbly. I say, try again. My CPU is not just not wobbly, if you grab the bottom of the computer and move it, the entire desk moves with it. I could not get it loose with even a strong pull. I literally can move the desk by holding just the computer. So if it is wobbly, you did it wrong or your case is not in right. Something is not right. Just saying, take your time and I am sure you can get this as strong as I got mine.
Buyer beware!Every single product I tested made by Veo does not perform half of what is claimed on the box or advertised by sellers. Quality is simply not acceptable if you will make it work.Dont expect ANY support! There is no 800 number, nor filing out customer support form on veo.com brings any results. After trying couple of times with the letter below, I did not get any reply from them, not even that my email was received!I guess VEO mentality is:-we will make a crappy product,-we will make up stories about performance,-we dont care if product does not even work,-we dont have to spend any money for tech support,-we will take your money and run,but some fools will still buy our products!Here is what was emailed to company:This is the third Veo camera exchanged from Circuit City that I am not able to make it work correctly.Computer: 2 years old Dell Dimension XP, SP1, with ad on PCI 5port USB 2 card made by Ratoc.Camera: Velocity ConnectProblem: -after installing the software and connecting the camera, "Found new hardware wizard" tries to install the software, but the result is "Cannot Install this Hardware, because the wizard cannot find the necessary software..." Pointing to CD, does not find drivers either.It could be the USB card. If you want to know more about Ratoc USB2 card or problems people have with them, follow the link: http://www.usbman.com/Reviews/ratoc_usb_20_5.htmBut those problems seem to be with USB 1 devices. And this Ratoc card on my computer works fine with HP Laser printer, Pioneer DVD burner, etc.Camera works with usb1, but the reason I bought it is because of the resolution.The low light resolution is horrible! What a lie on the box where it states "ultra low light lens"I feel sorry about VEO products, because I am not able to make them work on none of my computers. Other product I had to exchange for this Velocity camera was VEO Network Observer. The software could not install on none of the computers. This specific Dell mentioned above and other computer with DVD drive. The CD simply could not run, just kept spinning. CD itself was without any flaws.The camera could be accessed with the browser , then worked for 2 minutes and then all it could do is show vertical streaks .This camera I exchanged for the same one thinking that installing software would help, but had the same results. Even making the camera work, quality can be described "could not catch a thiev"Would never ever buy anything made under Veo name
To cut costs, I eliminated my basic cable, dvr and a rental fee for their dumb remote which by now I probably could have bought dozens...regardless I bought a MOHU antenna which has a very thin cable and added this. This hides well, the picture is perfect and I highly recommend it.
its 2012 and this camera is from 2000. this camera is better than some camera out today. yea its BIG AND BULKY but its grate.
This is my second purchase of this item. I received the first one a year ago as a gift and I use it at the office for my ipod. I liked it so much I bought one to use at home too. Excellent quality and you can't beat the price!
I bought this camera as my first digital camera. its simplistic design and 5mp are what turned me on to this product. when i got it home and started to play with is i realized it had an abundance of features that i didn't notice at the store. it can take point and shoot pictures easily, it has a manual focus override, and you are able to take black and white or my personal favorite black, white and red! these are just a few of the features on this relatively inexpensive camera. to top it all off it takes really really good high resolution pictures that you'll think were taken by a professional.
I had stored photos on zip discs on a now ancient Dell laptop that had a built in zip drive. When that computer finally stopped running well, I forgot the photos. When I discovered them, I thought they were lost to me - UNTIL - I found the Iomega external Zip drive. I bought it and have used it a lot lately. There was NO incompatibility with my two year-old Dell laptop. Works like a charm. I don't know if Iomega still makes the portable drive, but I hope so! Highly recommend it.
I've installed the KSPD100 iPod adapter to the KWADV790 unit. Really easy to install. There's only one way to connect to the KWADV790. Impossible to mess up. I can control my iPod from the KWADV790 while driving. Best part, it charge the iPod while I'm jamming to my tunes.
I got this to hook up my 15 and was very pleased with everything. The only thing i didnt like was the speaker wire looked a little thin for 16 gauge but after hooking it up i was fine because it sounded great and did the job. I would recommend this to anyone looking to hook up their system.
My husband set up the system and the stands are fantastic. They are easy to put together and they do not take up a lot of room. The bose system we bought was so good we bought another one and another set of stands. So we have a system in the main room and one in the master bedroom.
I have no complaints about the zune itself, I actually have a 4 GB zune that I love, but I had originally purchased this 30 GB one, but was not notified that it was out of stock for 2 weeks, by then the prices everwhere had gone up and I had to by a different one in my price range.
it was easy to install and has never given a problem. bought it 2 years ago. using it on a computer downstairs to link to router upstairs. I would recommend happily to anyone.
I take my new Intec PS2 screen on the road and it rocks!!! The resolution is outstanding, and the sound is not bad for the small speakers it has embedded in the side. A VERY worthy purchase.
The ones I got were just under $5.They block out noise pretty well. We were on a bus and my friend was starting to get sick from the bus music -- I had her listen to something on my mp3 player using these. Saved us! You can almost use them to block out noise without listening to anything -- note the word almost.They are also very comfortable. I don't want other earphones after using these. The comfort level on these spoil you for anything else.I can hear music fine on them.
Product just quit working 3 weeks after I got it. Sent it back to manufacturer (Garmin) who said they would have it fixed on a priority and over-nighted back to me. That was almost two weeks ago and have not gotten it back yet. Still waiting.
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.
This module works great!. Installed and up and running in about 15 minutes. My advice is to fully understand the instructions PRIOR to starting. There is one wire on the bypass module that needs to be connected to the Remote Starter module... Instructions were not that clear. Had to refer to the Remote Starter diagram to confirm.Car Type = 1998 Honda Accord.
hello I am writing this review about the HP officejet 5610. I bought this printer for the intention of using this MFD with my fiance's Mac and my Vista PC. I am running a D-Link Wireless print server model DP-311U.I installed the printer driver via open source for the HP Officejet 5610 using the HPIJS ver 2.7.6 Open Source Printer Driver by searching Google.After installing the Printer Driver on the Mac It enabled me to install this printer even though the printer was not plugged in (the HP install CD for the mac requires you to have the printer plugged in locally to install the software and cannot be configured, go figure.)So after that hard work of getting that all working the Mac now works via the wireless printer server and prints wirelessly. I have not gotten the scan function to work just yet. I will not use the device to fax.As far as the Vista computer I ran into a few snags. When having the printer plugged into the print server and installing the printer drivers it only printed half the page and then mysteriously stopped printing. I could not figure out why. After literally hours of messing with it I found the problem. The PC spools the job too quickly for the printer to pick up and only gets half the of the print and then awaits the rest of the job which never comes because the PC sent it too quickly. Reinstalling the printer driver, messing with the spooler ALL FAILED. What ended up working for the PC to print successfully to the HP Officejet 5610 via the D-Link Wireless Print Server was I selected the option during setup after choosing LPR instead of RAW to checkmark the option entitled "LPR BYTE COUNTING ENABLED." What this basically did was slowed the print down so after printing the job it took a bit longer for the printer to print but indeed then did print all the way through - when the job started however the printer printed just as fast as it would have any other way.So all in all the MAC and now the PC print successfully to the HP Officejet 5610 via the D-link Wireless Printer Server. I hope this review helps somebody else out that runs into the same problem.As far as the quality of the printer - it prints fine, works fine, no problems. The print cartrides are a tad small but that is OK.I give this printer a 4 out of 5 stars.
I bought this traveling for work, and found that it couldn't share an internet connection with Windows XP, and there's no online support to help. The only number listed for support was in Europe...so do yourself a favor and buy a wifi router instead.
I love this TV. Picture quality is great. My kitchen is very light and the picture is perfect. SImple to hook up.Just the right size for my kitchen. THe only negative at all is - it is plastic and if you look real close it could look a little cheap. I am quite particular and I am keeping it so it doesn't look too cheap. Probably no one will notice except me.
Love the cables for my Creative Zen M. These video cables are the only ones that work with this player (tried 4 other cables I bought,tried and returned to Best Buy and Radio Shack)Photos on TV great! Movies on TV great! NO more dvd player for me. AVI,XVID,DIVX and more from pc to player to TV :.)Visual Quality is a (10)Audio Quality is a (10)NOW SHIPPING (:.( POOR (1) 3 WEEKS LATE. Could have put me in a bind with warranty if it was the zen m not all the cables I tried.
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.
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!
I spend numerous hours online reading the specs. of every brand of camera. I decided to purchase the Minolta 150 Zoom. This camera is by far, the best I have owned. And believe me, I've had them all. It is lightweight and takes beautiful pictures on every setting. Inside, outside, low light, far away, and in the dark. I took pictures of my Grandchildren outside at night and the clarity was spectacular. If people would take time and read the instructions, every picture would turn out perfect. I have been a camera buff for 35 years and I am extemely happy with this Minolta.
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.
Fast,clean and easy to use.Sorry they are not going to be around anymore.Stock up while you can.
......so shame on me!! All that's left to do is warn you not to make the same mistake. The description above states a lifetime warranty for these headphones--I wonder how that works? And does anyone register $30 headphones for the warranty to work? Who knows where my original paperwork is. I know--shame on me again!I've owned the fantastic-sounding Koss Porta-Pros twice, and after enjoying them for about 9 months, the wire coating on them started to fray. No amount of duct tape rigging will prevent the deterioration of the flimsy material. Nor can you prevent the eventual crackling, then loss of sound in one ear. Can't Koss put an extra $5 on the price to house the wires in better material??
I've been from Canada to Wyoming, walking the ground and in the air. The Vista is the best. From loading maps, to tracking and trips, it works like a champ.
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.
The battery seems to work better than original with a longer life than the battery that came with my Canon 5D. The true test will be over time when the battery life degrades with age.
This backpack was excellent for my Canon Rebel XTI. I have plenty of room to hold my XTI and plenty of lenses and accessories too! It is also way easier to carry and keep up with than the ordinary carrying cases. I give this product a 5-STAR rating.
OK - so I've only had my Canon Rebel XT and the Backpack for a short while, but so far they are great. With the limited number of lenses and equipment that I have, I have lots of extra room for daytrip items without having to carry multiple bags. I like that I can have both hands free while carrying the backpack comfortably. I can see that for people with many, many lenses, it might not meet your needs, but for me it's great. I can fit my digital video camera, my point and shoot digital, and my rebel xt and its lenses all comfortably inside this pack. I like the extra pocket for a sketchbook and/or thin notebook. I plan to make a few alterations and add some extra velcro straps inside the inner compartments to make the inner pockets a little more secure. I may also try to camoflauge the "Canon" logo on the outside. I don't really want to advertise the fact that I have camera equipment inside the backpack.I received my order quickly, and the price was much cheaper than the local Best Buy (no offense to Best Buy... sometimes they have good prices :)
i bought this item for a cheap price and now i know why. Just take my word for it and never buy this item. I gave it one star because the screen is ok.
I have used this GPS for a year or more in my Geocaching hobby (Google it to learn more) and am well acquainted with its features and limitations. When my grandson decided to give Geocaching a try, I jumped at the chance to get him started off right with a fairly easy to use but not overly intuitive unit. The various screens have a definite learning curve and not being able to download more than one Geocache location at a time can be quite bothersome. However I must say too, the unit has always delivered highly accurate coordinate readings in even somewhat questionable areas (lots of trees obscuring the sky). Now for the bad news:I purchased this unit from am Amazon dealer doing business as "Good_Stuff_NY" and when I received it I found that a price reduction had occurred, but (Not So) Good_Stuff_NY refused to credit me with the price difference. There then ensued a month long conversation between me, Amazon, and "Good_Stuff_NY" before I finally received the proper credit to my credit card. This was an unnecessarily long and painful process. Beware the noted dealer, "Good_Stuff_NY". The GPS itself works well and is a sturdy and reliable unit.
Very Prompt & best keyboard I could find & I have quite a few of them. Would no doubt order again from this company . Thank you
I of course had some old data sitting around on floppies. I really miss them - and you know why? Because they weren't so delicate as everything else is today, meaning you could slide one across the desk or throw one over type of thing etc.. But now - you certainly don't wanna throw anything around for fear of having it break or get ruined somehow. Also trouble shooters (which I'm not one of) talk about some repair maintenance diagnostic type of stuff programs and of course the old bootable can only be done with a floppy.... whatever that stuff's all about? But of course the bottom line is - if you need it, you need it - if you don't, you don't....
They (Digital Terrestrial) changed the design. Instead of a transformer, they use an integrated circuit to conect the coaxial cable to the antenna. This is protected from the weather by a round plastic box. The advantage of this design is that you never have to replace the transformer.
I have this computer at work - and in the two years we have used it, the motherboard has gone out, as well as the hard drive. Luckily, it was still under warranty both times we've had to repair it, but I would be nervous to purchase one as a personal computer at home.
Great card. No need to pay to overpriced brands. Very good spead and working for a long time with no problems.
Cables To Go offers these HDMI cables at less than HALF the price of the cables sold at places like Wal-Mart but they are, in my opinion, as good if not better quality than those more expensive cables. Many people I have talked to say that connecting your HDTV with an HDMI cable as opposed to component video and audio cables makes no difference in picture quality. I disagree. I believe for the best quality picture from your HDTV, HDMI is the way to go, not to mention the convenience of ONE cable that delivers the picture and sound as opposed to FIVE cables required for component connection. HDMI is the way to go... and Cables To Go are the cables to buy at Amazon.com!
I love my day pack. I carry my camera with a couple of extra lens and I am also able to carry my mini video camera as well.
It quickly showed up at our door and has worked with out incident. my kids use it to play games and that can get a little rough on certain keys. it still works fine.
It worked great. As you drive through another town you may have to find a new station which is easy to do. Would buy it again
Pictures are amazing when they turn out... cheaply made but i still love my holga!
I have been very pleased with the purchase of the RX65 Blue model. I am running a Valentine-1 in my other car so I can compare. The benefits of the RX65 vs. the V1 is the customizability of the Bel unit, both in terms of sensitivity settings and personalization. I also like the ability to mute the unit using the button on the power connector, which is closer to reach than the unit itself. The windshield mount has been effective too. The V1 is superior in providing the directional signal for the radar being tracked, and the count of signals being received. So there is a tradeoff between the units, but for the approximately $150 difference in price, I would likely buy the Beltronics unit again vs. the V1.
ONLY HAD FOR 2 DAYS EVERYTHING IS FASTER THAN THE LINKSYS WRT160 THAT I HAD ORIGINALLY PURCHASED AT OFFICE MAX BECAUSE THE SALES PERSON SAID IT WAS SO GOOD, I HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND WAS THROWN OFF FREQUENTLY, DLINK WAS FAST TO SET UP AND SECURITY AND SOFTWARE SET UP WAS GOOD. MY COMPUTER IS RUNNING FASTER AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISCONNECT EVEN ONCE, DLINK IS THE BEST. HAD AN OLD DLINK WIRELESS G THAT DIED AND IT WORKED GREAT FOR 3 YEARS.
I agree with all the one star folks. The ESATA connection does not work with VISTA. I bought two of these drives for two new machines with VISTA. Neither would work via ESATA connection. With great effort (days of searching forums) I got each to work via USB. I would have sent them back but I had an immediate need for backup. Very disappoining for a lifelong Seagate fan to feel this ripped off. Drive seemed cheap but you add in the $50 for two useless ESATA cables and I could have gotten a better USB drive or an ESATA drive that worked.
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.
Bought two of them, sounded like a superdeal: $59 each after mail in rebate.Is color fax, but thought "hey, I'll just print B/W faxes".Guess what, I need to replace the color catridges as well, even if they still seem full/not dryed up!. So I am spending $50 a month per machine on new cartridges, and I am trashing apparently FULL cartidges. For some reason the machine is able to track the catridges, wasn't able to fool it yet by putting an old but full cartidge back. BAD BUY, VERY EXPENSIVE IN USE.
I lost a pair of these I had for about a year and loved. Newer version has a shorter (but still plenty long) cord.
This is perhaps the best accessory for the Blackberry Pearl. I needed to update the firmware on the phone to recognize the card. The card should work as expected if you are running version 4.2.0.64 or newer.With 'Missing Sync' software I can now reliably sync my Macintosh systems to the phone. It also mounts the flash memory as a storage device on the desktop.The memory is not fast when transferring data from the computer to the phone. Phone operations appear lively enough for interactive use. Blinding speed would earn a five star rating.
I dropped my teleconverter lens on a hike coming down from Mt. Dana. It bounced several times on the slate rocks. I thought it was a gonner, but on picking it up I found only a couple tiny nicks in the front lens, which haven't since affected my pictures. Being plastic I think saved it. I hadn't turned and snapped it in place. I'm often taking it off to use the other lens for landscape shots. It, and the S3, have really opened up the possible pictures to take here in Yosemite, where I work. I go out everday with it. The wildlife is shy and illusive, you have to be quick, and I miss a lot of shots due to my own clumsiness!, but it's a great camera set up to take critter pics, and one should add a good tripod with a removable head. The S3 has such a variety of settings, that for sure one of them will get the good pic. It's a challenge, to take bird pics in amongst the branches, or a dragongfly flying above the Merced, which I was trying today, but a lot of fun!
The disk works great with my Sony Minolta MVC-CD400 Digital Still Camera. The disk for this camer can only be ordered from Sony where you will pay much more for them. I find that these disk at Amazon.com do just as well as the Sony Mavica Disk,I take lots of pictures with them and have never had any problems. Thank you Amazon for having these disk available.
The left and right (Web browser Back and Forward) buttons make this a dream to use for surfing. Had to have another for my second machine. I even take it travelling. The wheel is a touch better quality than most too.
I was a bit hesitant to purchase this with Speedbooster -- wondering if I would be throwing the extra $20 away. I was very pleased to find that it is well worth every penny.Setup is extremely simple. All documentation provided is sufficient to setup your home network. The software was quick to install and was not confusing at all. I have networked three PC's with the Speedbooster router and PCI cards.Connection strength remains quite strong, with no issues with the router being on the 2nd floor and me using a laptop on the first floor.I would highly recommend the Linksys.
I bought this hoping to get reasonable reception in an urban area away from serious geographical barriers and broadcast interference. I didn't. In fact, I got better reception for some channels with a plain coaxial cable.
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'm quite surprised to see all the negative reviews of this unit. Perhaps we just got lucky, but we've never had trouble with it (see below).We bought the WCG200 to replace a Linksys WRT54G and a Motorola Surfboard, which itself replaced the string of cheapo RCA modems Comcast provided us with our service. The router/modem combinations managed to "de-synchronize" (the Comcast tech's words, not mine) and completely, irreparably drop their connections on a daily basis; the RCA units did it every two hours or so, the Motorola every 24 to 36 hours. You would have to kill the power to both devices, wait thirty seconds, turn the modem on, wait for it to completely start up, then (and ONLY then) turn the router back on in order to get your internet access working. Short of replacing the rental modems, which they did about half a dozen times, Comcast claimed they couldn't do anything about it. We went to the WCG as a last resort before chucking the service, reasoning that one device shouldn't have to synchronize itself with anything.So far, we've had the WCG for two years, and have experienced exactly one problem: the fight to get Comcast to provision a device they weren't renting to us. The de-synchronization problem has not recurred since, the connection's up-time is measurable in months rather than hours, and we have stable, strong signal on all floors and out to the back yard. I do have one quibble with the WCG, and that's the lack of firmware upgrade ability, but that's a small price to pay for reliable high-speed connectivity.
Good, I did not have any problem with this player since I have bought it.
I bought this camera primaily due to low cost (...) and wireless connectivity. I also use an AXIS 2100 network camera since several years, but needed a wireless camera as well. The D-Link works as advertised and got it up and working with my WiFi router, but I don't know why its image quality is so lousy. I called support, but the said this is what to expect for indoor lighting. As a comparison, the AXIS 2100 camera has a significantly better image quality, so it can be done, but I guess D-Link isn't really famous for cameras. I ended up sending back the D-Link, the new wireless AXIS camera is what I'm waiting for.
Originally bought this mouse (the older version) at an office supply store. It lasted quite a long time, over two years. Granted, I did not use it every time I had my laptop out, but it lasted even through teaching when I had some student try to pull it apart. The lights are great and I love that it's so unusual. The lights change when you're not using it and stay on the color when it's being moved or clicked. It's a great size for traveling as well for people with smaller hands.The retractable cord is great and you don't get that lag and interruption that you sometimes find with wireless mice. It does, however, have a tendency to snag if you are not careful when winding it back up. Other than that, it's a great accessory and i'm very sad that mine finally broke!
I had this tripod for about 6 months when the connection between the head and the center column started getting "loosey goosey." This is really not an ok thing for a tripod!I liked it when I got it, thought it was a reasonable value, and used it quite a bit. I decided to shop around and look for something better rather than fighting over whether the degradation of stability was a warranty issue -- I'd rather learn my lesson and get what I really wanted/needed to begin with.Feature list for this tripod and overall construction seem about average for the price.Longevity obviously was a problem.I believe that Manfrotto has put its name on a product that really doesn't deserve it.Bottom line -- you can do better. Take a look at the Slik line. The 700 is a little less expensive and blows this tripod away.
Adapter works fine -- laptop is 5 years old, but everything worked fine. Good price at Amazon.
Bought this because of the 15 cord, works like it's suppose too. I haven't had any problems with this product.
This is by far one of the beast low end recievers in the market. Im definatly into home audio and this is the one, expecially if your trying to fill your home full of sound and leave your pockets full of money. My favorite feature is the 5 channel stereo mode (awesome for music listeners). Then the fact that its Dolby Digital,DTS-ES,analog 5.1, Dolby Prologic II, and 2 Channel stereo compatible.Universal remote, and although its not "THX" certified it sure sounds like it. In my final estimation I can affirm that a purchase of this reciever is by no way a regreted one!
I got this router to replace a reliable Linksys router that lacked the Netgear FVS318NA's VPN feature and 8 port built in switch.The VPN feature and the 8 port integrated switch are the best selling points for this Netgear router over other brands and models. The built in Virtual Public Network (VPN) feature let's you use the FVS318NA with a wide variety of VPN Clients and Hosts (not all of course, but many.) Netgear has a 25 page online document that tells you how to VPN your FVS318NA to a Windows 2000 Server for example. Easiest of course is to buy two FVS318NA's and create a point to point VPN between two offices, friends and family with DSL, a cable modem, etc. The built in 10/100 switch and Internet connection sharing means most people with small networks won't need to purchase a separate switch in order to plug in all of their computers, game systems and other Ethernet\Internet using devices.The built in Firewall offers more than the usual NAT invisibility (it does stateful inspection of packets) and logging is adequate but could be better (more information than is currently available in the router's logs would be helpful for troubleshooting problems and or security.)All in all you will not be disappointed with the money spent on this little &quot;network cabinet&quot; in a box. Netgear seems to have thought of most everything your power home or small to medium office user would want.
I love macs, what can I say! They're good, they're pretty, they're reliable. I wouldn't ever get anything else but Apple.
I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS THING!!!!!!!!! I AM GOING TO SHARE MY PICTURES SOON.ITS BETTER THAN ANY 7 MP CAMERA I HAVE EVER HAD.IF U NEED A CAMERA,THIS IS THE ONE 4 YOU!!!!
This is a good Dvd Player. It takes a while, though, to shift from one DVD to another with the remote. There is lag, but not enough to curse at it when you consider the price and excellent playability it offers.The carousel itself seems a little flimsy with some play in it. I wonder about long term use whether it will hold up.By then, however, I'll be onto the next &quot;great&quot; thing.Bottom line: the best value on the market today for carousels.
It was worth the wait, because the Konica Minolta 2430DL is an excellent color laser printer for the money. And after we almost purchased the HP 2550, it was good that we first compared the actual print quality of various units in its class and even color laser printers that cost twice as much. The comparison tests regarding the acutal print quality and also the features put together with occasional exceptional discounts put the Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430DL Color Laser way ahead of the pack. No question about it, color is very important and the Konica Minolta 2430DL delivers all the way. While the HP e.g. did not produce authentic colors and tiny lines on the images in all the different printouts, the Konica Minolta 2430DL just reproduced/printed even color intensive images with quality. In comparison to the more expensive machines (color laser printers), you usually just get e.g. more paper capacity trays and maybe sometimes with certain units a few more pages per minute, plus network capability, but the Konica Minolta 2430DL has even the network capability already built in via Ethernet and that's a deal as competitive models charge a hundred or even a couple hundred bucks more for that feature. The setup for the 2430DL is easy and took only a few minutes and is virtually automatic. You can connect the 2430DL via USB cable to your PC or Mac and the USB cable is not included -- so don't forget to buy a quality USB cable.Well, if you ever wanted or needed a great quality Color Laser printer at a really affordable low price, and if you didn't want to mess around with inkjet units, then the Konica Minolta Magicolor 2430DL Color Laser printer is an exellent choice with lots of features like 5 Color pages per minute and 20 B/W pages per minute, plus the refill cartridges are readily available and are not that expensive in comparison to most other color laser printers. So, you've got quality, speed, convenience and affordability -- it doesn't get any better than this when it comes to quality color printers.
Among other things, this External Hard Drive has been a very useful tool for editing Videos, Photos and Audio between four different PC's. I do some hobby videography and audio/video transfer, so I need quite a bit of HDD space to keep the projects rolling along smoothly. I mainly use this drive to back-up my working files and previous projects should I need to revisit them, but it also works great for on-the-go editing on either my wife's new laptop or my old one. I primarily use the Firewire 400 cable because it's supposed to be faster. I haven't really taken the time to compare Firewire vs. USB speeds, but Firewire seems to be only minimally faster than the USB. This could be a driver issue or simply the hardware I'm using, but either way I'm satisfied with the performance of this drive. Editing directly from the drive is smooth and reliable, I haven't noticed any lags in performance compared to editing on an internal drive. The only time I feel impatient is when I'm transferring or backing-up multiple 15 GB + sized files. Those are good times to take a break and let this little machine plug away at it's own work.
The sound is great as it is described in the other reviews - but that's not the problem. The plastic encasing for the wires literally started to deteriorate on mine after about 2 months. I found out one of my co-workers had the same problem with the same product, and she had contacted Sony's customer service - where she was told that they would fix it for 30 bucks. That's more than what I paid for them brand new here on Amazon. I was listening to my iPod with my earphone wires completely exposed like some industrial high-tech design until I found a spray-on plastic coating to take care of the poor vulnerable wires. I only decided to write this review since I wasn't the only one with the same problem. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this product until Sony fixes the problem. 30 Bucks!? Get real, Sonny.
It was very easy to install. So far it has worked great for me. It fits a little rigid, but it looks great!
Have a HP printer and believe in using those products designed for it. Amazon always has reasonable pricing - and certainly lower than I can find in the local stores. Shipping is great and usually arrives before the promised date.
I got this from Frys electronics during thanksgiving sale for $50 after rebate. I plugged the device to the usb port of my pc after powering up the drive. Windows XP recognized it and the device worked fine off the box.For $50 after rebate its an excellent deal. The one annying thing about this drive is the light in the front is very bright and it is annoying.
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 the same problems with this player that many of the other reviews here and on other sites are pointing out. My player always had abnormally long load times, would switch off for no reason, and would often not be recognized by the TV (a Samsung DLP no less) when its source was selected. It now will not read even brand new DVDs at all. I have been told that I am responsible for the cost of labor for the repairs (around 45 dollars) as it has been more than 90 days since I bought the player. Considering I can replace it with a brand new player from a different manufacturer for less than 70 dollars, and that it is obvious from so many of these reviews that there is a problem with this model, the burden of these repair costs seems to me to be completely unreasonable. Taking into consideration my broken Samsung cell phone being repaired by T mobile right now too, I'm fed up. I like my TV but Samsung will not be getting any more of my money.
My original thought was to purchase a HD TV for my living room first, but the 19" Sony in my bedroom finally gave up the ghost after 22 years and I decided to replace it. After careful review I narrowed my decision to this TV and the Sharp Aquos. In my opinion this TV had the superior picture so while it was more expensive I decided on purchasing this one. This TV sits on my dresser and takes up substantually less real estate than the 19" it replaced. Because I am placing it on my dresser, I decided to use a cable card rather than a convertor box and couldn't be happier.Unlike one of the previous reviewers, I have don't use the timer so that has never been an issue. In my location, the "free" HD stations only number 9, so my HD viewing is rather limited. How much programming can one get on Discovery HD? But what I have found is that not only are the HD channels unbelievable but even the digital and analog channels have taken on a new life.This TV has one of the best pictures I've ever seen and I would highly recommend it as a high definition choice.The picture is best viewed from either straight-on or close to straight on otherwise it begins to wash out. Having said that though, the detail is not lost even at severe angles of view. I find that due to the nature of LCD the colors lose intensity as the viewing angle increases. This is not a criticism of the TV just something one needs to be aware of when considering a purchase.A previous reviewer mentioned the remote and I concure. It would be nice for it to be back-lite as well but the 4 buttons I use most often are volume, channel change, mute and on/off and they are easy to find in the dark. I've heard it said that most manufactures of high quality audio/video components put minimum time and effort into the remote because of the assumption that a "univeral" remote will be chosen anyway. Given that assumption, the Sony remote is fine.This is an excellent TV, with an unbelievable picture, just watch Discovery HD Theater or PBS HD and you've never want to go back.
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. :)
I bought this router based on the glowing reviews. Ignore the great reviews from folks who haven't used it for longer than a month. Yes, yes it was easy to set up, blah, blah. Yes it was cheap but I got what I paid for.Out of the box, I was skeptical because of it's cheap appearance and feel. This router started cutting out on me (dropping it's wireless signal) after one month of use. Now after three months, the wireless is down more than it's up. Cheap piece of junk!My quest for a quality home/office router continues.
it is meant for you to use in conjunction with a remote like on the ipod. Using the short cord plus the length of the remote makes the total length just right. as far as the sound being empty, leave it on med high over night. and in the morning, the sound is broken in and the sound is fantastic. no better deal for heaphones. One thing about the earphones, keep them away from puppies. tanner ate the silicon covering and I had to get new ones through sony.however, all in all, this is probably the best 35 bucks I've ever spent. that says a lot cuz I have bot a lot of stupid things for 35 bucks. highly highly highly recommend.
This is a great card for the price. It was more than what I needed. I can highly recommend this product.
I bought this so long ago I can not remember how old it is. It is in the kitchen and is used several hours a day, every day. I am going to buy another one for another listening station.
Excellent ..Does what it says on the tin as it where..Erm, funnily enough the RX22 is a perfect replacement for a broken RX22..I hope this review was helpfull..
This shower readio is the best. Good sound qulity for a single speaker, good reception and very easy to use. Battery life is great. My only issue is would be that is a little pricey. Other than that, perfect.
I tied this into my existing router to get wirless for my laptop. I get transfer rates from 65 - 100mbps (I got 100mbps with the line). I get excellent range. The best single component for the laptop.
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.
The Leica lens was a great bonus for my decision to add another camera. I love the size. My other Panasonic/Leica camera took several falls on a long trip and never stopped performing. It is discontinued, so it is now held together with duct tape. This DMC-FX07 is a wonderful replacement.ps. I bought a cell phone belt case that is leather with magnetic closure for a perfect camera case. ($[...])
I received a new Canon EOS Rebel camera for a Christmas gift and after shooting some family shots I printed a few out and the colors were way off. I cleaned the print head and even did a print head alignment to be sure and still the colors were awful. I have a Canon I960 Photo Printer and had never had a problem until now. Then I realized I tried to save a few bucks and purchased "bulk ink" to refill my cartridges. I then ordered the Canon 6-pack set and it arrived today. I then printed a family photo on 4 X 6 Photo paper Plus Glossy with the "bulk ink" first and as expected it was lousy. I then changed out bulk ink with the new Canon cartridges and printed the same photo. Oh man, what a difference. It was back looking like a professional processed photo. I learned my lesson. If printing photos, stay with the Canon inks. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE !!!!!
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.
Me sorprende el rendimiento que tiene esta vga, la compre solo para poder jugar cod4, pero soporta juegos de la talla de bioshock 2, left 4 dead 2, Crysis y mas, en full details en res de 1024*768, con 40-60 fps lo cual es un buen ratio para una vga con 128bits.
I have used it for several web-based videos. My only complaint is that it sometimes picks up static noises if you are too close to it when you speak... especially when pronouncing "p" and "b" sounds. HOWEVER, this was easily remedied by moving further from the device.
This is my first Plasma TV and I'm very impressed. The unit showed up quickly and was in perfect shape. I've had my eye on a plasma TV ever since they were 20K for a 50' about 6 years ago.Right out of the box the unit doesn't make any noise at all. It has two fans on the back of the unit at the top and then make almost no noise. This means that the unit is very quiet and very nice when watching TV at a low volume.The most noticeable thing about this TV is the contrast ratio. All your existing movies and shows will look more realistic and more photographic. The color is very rich and looks gorgeous.I hooked up a XBOX 360 to the unit and ran it at 1080i and the quality was the best I have ever seen. It was like a giant computer monitor Crisp, Clear, and Vivid. However, for those buying a plasma TV be careful when playing games on the unit for the first 100 hours of use as this period of use is more susceptible to burn in.The menus are very easy to navigate and you can get all the features on or off in a few minutes.Overall buying this TV from Amazon was a purchase I won't regret. Great price even $500 less than Costco, shipped right to my house. The delivery driver helped me take it out of the box and took all the packaging away for me.I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for the most bang for your dollar. It's not the most fully featured Plasma on the market but for the quality and the price it's the best deal on a 50' plasma.
was easy to install and picture is great but the monitor already stopped workingPYLE PLVS-720 7-Inch Widescreen Tft/LCD Sun Visor Screen
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!
The WR-100B weather monitor has performed flawlessly since our purchase. We have had numerous flood and severe weather warnings in our home area this Spring. We do not have any sirens or weather warning facilities in our small comuunity. We set the WR-100B for our specific county per the instructions and use the VOICE warning mode. We found the TONE only mode was somewhat abrasive for a night time warning and you still had to get up to turn the unit to the weather. The VOICE mode gives a brief tone, then the weather broadcast for your area. Very convenient at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning. We don't use the clock feature because we don't need it but if one wanted a clock-weather radio combination this unit would fit the bill. This is a good unit and well worth the purchase price.
I was excited to try something new...the zune. For the first few months it was great - then it just sucked. Customer service with Zune is ridiculous - I was on hold forever and then I was speaking to someone in India for over an hour - in which I could barely understand what the c/s person was saying. It was pretty funny when he asked me which country I was calling from - seriously? When the problem was identified (after an hour) he had to transfer me to someone who could take my information. After 20 minutes of being on hold - I was actually transfered to someone in the U.S. - who asked me one question and fixed my problem in under a minute. Really?? It is this type of c/s that pisses me off - my zune now lives in my junk drawer....Don't buy it...Buy an Ipod...
I ordered this item to try it out and it works as advertised. Works with my Brother Multi-function printer. I just had to download the correct printer driver. Setup took a little bit but now that it's set up, it works fine.
I purchased this item to run 110v US computer, amplifier and lcd projectors in London, England for a show there. It worked perfectly, running for 12 hours each day. Also used it to charge phones and computers overnight, worked great.
This product is well made and very intuitive. I absolutely love it. A co-worker purchased this device, and loan it to me for a few days. The device is very small with a solid base. These are great features for someone who uses it between school and home. This is a must device if you are using a 3D application like SolidWorks! On the negative side, the price can be lower.
This is my second Garmin product in 8 years. It will be the third deployment with a Garmin since September 11th. It has been used to report our position to higher to launch airstikes and receive supporting fire with 81mm mortars. Another plus is the digital compass which gives direction without the interference from metal. Garmin GPS products rock and are very user friendly. My only change would be to make the display for the MGRS a little bigger. I will always have a Garmin by my side and look forward to using it again this March.
I had another Dymo LabelWriter 330 and loved it. I needed the Dymo Twin Turbo for the postage printer, as my older one didn't have that feature. Now I have both printers hooked up and have my stamps and two different styles of labels at my disposal without having to change out the rolls every time I need to use a different kind. It took me maybe 45 minutes to set up and figure out how to use the both together. The program makes it easy to change printers or switch rolls. I'd definately recommend it for someone who ships small packages on a regular basis. The Encindia program for the stamps does not include features for some types of mail and you need to buy their scale to use anything over 1 lb. Those are the only few drawbacks I've had with the system.
I purchased this device to work off of my iMac. The primary function is backup, of the entire machine. Previously, I had placed a USB 2.0 drive on it, which ended up being way slower than I would have expected. After doing some research, I came to the conclusion that I needed to try again, this time with a firewire drive. Not only is the performance better, but it manages cross platform functionality on the fly. Acomdata had some mixed reviews, and while I won't deny those who thought less of them, I will say that my experience has been fine. The drive is priced really well, and made it a better investment on price-per-Gigabyte then even the 500GB options. The case is never hot, and I have had zero issues in setting it up. I recommend this product highly!
I can also fit my USB cable and adapter plus my power cord in the pouch, but NOT the wall adapter.
these little 3.5" are great. compared to the stock setup they're atleast 10 times better. crisp sound, great mid-range, full and they can handle a decent amount of juice and not distort. i also used the crutchfield "bass-blockers" just so i don't possibly damage them, but i really don't think i needed them. For a factory location replacement they are just about perfect, the little extra height makes them a bit tricky to put in especially when it's a 20+ year old dashboard, and you do have to have them oriented correctly with the hook-ups facing forward if you're putting them in a 80's GM G-body. Very good product for the cost!
These are the best headphones I have ever used. The extra bass is sick, and the nice thing is that you can adjust the bass levels which is good if you listen to a variety of music.A lot of people comment that these headphones are only good for listening to rap or other electronic music-this is not true. You can adjust the bass levels (or turn it completely off) to fit any type of music you listen to.The built-in subwoofers are powered by one Double-A (AA) battery. I use duracell batteries, and I can usually get a good three or four weeks of music before needing to change the batteries.
Love the Creative Zen! For the money, you cannot beat the value. Excellent battery life, and easy to get to the battery if you had to. No need to send back to the company like an iPod, which my daughter has.
I bought this to replace a 10 year old HP Laserjet 4L primarily used for printing checks from Quicken. The HP was flawless, this is another story. Printing a full sheet of checks from the paper cassette is fine, but anything requiring the manual sheet feed is a disaster. The mechanism used to sense paper in the slot is touchy. It sometimes works and mostly doesn't. I've wasted more money in spoiled checks than I paid for the printer itself.
Ours went out thank goodness we bought the store's extended warranty. Disc Error. It took a while to repair it but the store gave us a similar model to use in the meantime. Now that it's back it's running fine so far. We shall see we have another 1.5 years on our extended warranty. It was a floor model so we're pretty happy with it thanks to the warranty. Just wish it was a bit more reliable although since it came back it has been much more reliable, from 80% to like 95% I would expect maybe the firmware upgrades?
I've never had a replacement remote as good as this one. I have a Durabrand 27" Analog TV that I'm using with this remote and while I haven't really used the "learning" feature when it came time to replace the batteries....I didn't have to reprogrammed the remote. It kept right on working with the TV. I'm already big on Sony and this has just made my opinion of them even better.
it is a good product. just not for me. i wanted a little tv so that i could take my xbox around. sadly this does not have the compatible inputs. i was looking for something with the red, yellow and white inputs but this only has outputs, which doesnt work for an xbox. it is perfect for a dvd player though. the only thing that makes me nervous is that it heats up really bad.
I have spent MUCH time deciding weather to get bulky headphones with superior sound or small headphones with weaker sound. I am afraid that the big headphones will break in my backpack (happend before), but I want the good sound. I also dont want to hear people on the bus or the engine in the backround. These headphones are the soulution... Great size, sound, and noise canceling.Compared to the headphones that come with the original iPod these kick iPod awsome! Better sound, MUCH more comfortable, cancels sound like a dream. And stronger high and low sound. Great headphones all around, highly recommended.By the way, why is everyone complaining that these take a long time to set up? It only took me less than 5 min... :D
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...
This player is really easy to use and the headphones are great! The sound is superb. The size is so small that you can clip it to your waist band when you work out and forget it's there. Also, the cable that allows you to download music straight from the PC's speakers is a real treat! It is a great buy!
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
i had this card and other ati cards before an upgrade and never experienced any problems like some of the other people have mentioned. this card along with all other ati cards ive used have always performed flawlessly and the fact that some of the other reviewers have "fried" their cards leads me to believe they either incorrectly overclocked them or installed them incorrectly in some manner.but problem occur across any product line but ive never had any with this item at all.
Small, powerful, bright.. and light. Great for travel. Shape makes for easy packing. I am on the road constantly and this machine is great.
I have ordered this brand product before. I have not had any problems. Nice clear print. Lasts a long time. I think that at this price it is a terrific value. The products were delivered right away. I really appreciate this because if you are like me, you forget to reorder until you are empty and have a mountain of printing to do!
Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter (BULK Packaging)I am very satisfied with the order placement and shipping from BlueProton. Great price!
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!
Updated below.I bought this thing to replace a single port, wired router purchased back in 1997. It was a Linksys, and getting a little flakey. I chose this model, because I thought I might play around with flashing it with the various Linux derivatives out there.I've had it a month, and I haven't done that yet. Since I run Linux, I have to rely on the little Web server it runs to set up the router. Having set up various brands of router this way, I can say the Linksys setup works as well as any.What I like is the stability. There are no more router related hangups, even when pounding this thing. Wireless reception on the opposite end of the house is still at 100%. Yes, it's only G, but the range is superb. Having installed the cut down, 54G in another home, as well as Netgears and Belkins, I can say that the WRT54GL is faster and more stable, even if you don't flash it. It's simply good hardware.Update: I have flashed the unit with the Tomato and TomatoUSB BIOS. I have stuck with TomatoUSB. The most useful thing I have done is incorporate ad blocking in the router. I have also tried using it as a VPN client, but that needs some security kinks worked out.2nd Update: I have been running the 54GL for just over a year. TomatoUSB has proven itself a good, stable workhorse. I especially like the ease of blocking ads with the router, and the ability to regulate the unit's transmission power. I haven't rebooted in six months. Plugging it into a UPS helps with the uptime.
I am really glad I read reviews before we put out a lot of money to have our computer fixed! One month out of warranty, our computer wouldn't turn on. Customer service in India was difficult, we ordered a new power supply and bingo! The customer service is why we would not buy a Dell again. Too bad.
I have been looking for a portable MP3 player to use at the gym for some time now, and this unit is the first that appears to be geared for the athelete. For the most part the player fits the bill, providing a lightweight unit that fits snuggly into a flexible arm sleeve. Here are the only downsides in my view:1. The headphones while designed to stay out of the way with a cord that goes down your backside and around to the mp3 player on your arm is a little awkward. Specifically the two earpieces are attached to one another via a plastic arm, which can dislodge if you are doing excercises where you lean your head back.2. Software setup was not a breeze. It took me a few attempts where my computer rebooted in the middle of accessing the unit for no apparant reason.3. the headphone connector to the unit is a bit sensitve. I have to wiggle the connector on mine when i attach to the mp3 player to get full stereo sound. Another pair of headphones would probably solve the problem, but it would have been nice to have this work with no problem.Having said all of this, i am happy with this thing. The only improvement i would make would be a pair of wireless earpieces, but i guess i will have to wait a couple of years before those appear on the market.
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.
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.
This is ready to go out of the box, easy to install and read, even in sunlight. Directions were accurate and easy to understand. I would highly recommend this for everyday travel- city or not - and for the occasional road trip. Works just great!! Was surprised at ease of use - for us normal folks!!
I purchased this printer to replace an HP895 that I used for printing photos, after reading the reviews and trying it myself, I agree that the best results are from Canon Paper, but since I had about 50 sheets of Kodak paper laying around I thought I would see how good it could print with Kodak paper. ...
This Sandisk 4GB Micro SD HC Memory Card was brand new as promised and it arrived soon. It worked great with my cellphone LG VU CU920. It also comes with the adapter which you can insert into your computer SD MS card reader, so there is no need to buy the cable that plugs the cell phone to the computer. Unless, of course, you want to avoid the time and effort of putting on and off the memory card every time you use it. Here are a couple of links that you may find useful if you have a LG VU CU920 cellphone.How to remove or insert a memory card for the LG VU:[...]How to insert a memory card into another device:[...]
When I arrived in Singapore (same plug as UK), it didn't work. I went around the corner and bought a different adaptor that did for under $4 from one of Singapore's ubiquitous malls.
I have purchased over two dozen of these units. This is the best unit for the price. There are a few things that are a real plus one is the small screen on the unit. This allows you to be certain that your feed is being input. Also the card slots are a plus. Two things to be aware of. If you are using the unit in colder temperatures the unit will need to sit and warm up before use. Apparently there is some type of a dew sensor built in. Also if you are transferring images from a card you have to look at the manual to determine what type of disc is required. Not a one disc does all unit.
I bought one of these from another retailer for myself, and then bought another one for my parents from Amazon. These cameras provide a great picture for Skype or other video chatting over the web. I have used it for some snapshots and the quality of pictures is average. This camera is installed on my computer which runs Windows 7 64-bit and my parents computer which runs Windows Vista 32-bit. Installation was no problem on either computer. A solid entry-level webcam for video chatting.
I purchased this router to replace my Netgear FR314 (the features are similar, but this router has wireless).After installing it, I could only get about 32Kbps download bandwidth from the internet (the FR314 gets about 3Mbps down). I called tech support. For the next few frustrating hours they walked me through all kinds of "stab-in-the-dark" settings changes. Nothing helped. They told me this router is defective and to return it. I got a new one and it had the same problem as well.I don't know what the issue is, but their tech support and knowledge base were completely useless. This router just didn't work. Luckily I still have my FR314 and it works great.If you buy this router and have issues, just do the following in this order:1. Reboot the router2. Adjust the MTU up or down by a few hundred3. Reboot everything (PCs, cable modems, etc)4. Upgrade the firmware5. Do a factory reset (put a paperclip in the hole in the back of the unit)6. Randomly change other settings and see what happens7. Try to find a reason to blame your ISP, network configuration, or PC8. Declare the router defectiveIf you do this, you will save a few hours on the phone with their clueless tech support because that is all they know how to do.
Had no problem with it , Best wireless N router I ever used. Easy to setup and signal is good to excellent even on concrete wall. Works also with Dlink DWA-110 G and DWA-130 N usb wireless adapter.
the point of a wireless network is to be able to have a computer a decent distance (like upstairs) away from the acces point. This product WILL NOT DO THIS!DONT BUY THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PCs IN THE SAME ROOM!
So far out of 12 disk's I got a message for two that said to insert a blank CD. I have had good luck with verbatim in the past so hopefully I will have better luck with the rest of these.
I purchased this for approx $60 under retail (signing up for Amazon's Visa). I've read many reviews stating this is not a durable item. We are now about 30 days post ownership and I am very happy with my purchase. I am not a kid, I treat my purchases well, meaning I don't throw the unit down on a desk and it's not apt to fall out of my backpack.This is my 1st mp3 player, so I don't have alot to compare it to. I will address some of the issues I've read.The earpods shipped were high quality. The static issues were resolved by the manufacturer. The foam is a little large for my ears, but I had no problem with them exercising or just chilling out. I did purchase a set of Sennheiser PX100 headphones, and this just made the player even better.My MP3's are sampled at 128, and i find the player holds about 825 songs. More than enough.1st night of ownership I charged the battery, loaded the music (extremely easy with the included software) and let it play until I needed to sleep. Music was still playing when I woke the next day, and I believe it was going for approx 15 hours.The carrying case is solid. I've read many complaints that it obstructs the ability to change the music. This is very true, however I load the music I want to hear, so I don't have a problem with this. The rigid construction allows you to put the player in your pants pocket and no activity I've done sends a false command.I've read good and bad about customer service. Fortuntely I haven't need to call them.The last complaint I recall is an issue of fingerprints. On day 1 I pealed the protective film off the front and back. The back film is much larger than the front. I traced a copy of the front cover onto paper, then cut the rear film with the trace. The film reattaches by static, and now the front of the player is protected. (how many cell phones did I have to go through to learn this?)All said I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. If you're a kid and have to have an Ipod to fit in with peers, don't bother. If you're an adult and looking for a quality product, this is one.
Worked just like described. And cheap! I would recommend this to anyone using their stock radio when installing new speakers/subs.
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.
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.
This is a good one and i beleive we need to have atleast 4 GB.
This is a fantastic product and it is perfect for a phone memory it gives plenty of space for all your music picture documents videos and other things you may have its very inexspensive and the fact it comes with a adapter makes it even better to be able to be put into a computer or digital camera I am very satisfied with this product.
There are no better deal between price and features. Enjoy, I really recommend you this camera. But sometimes the pictures appear purple distortion, but it is fine.
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.
Even though the product says it is for Cat 6+, Cat6 STP does NOT fit through the holes. If you are able to shove the strands one at a time at just the right angle and pressure, it will strip a little of the plastic coating off and push through. However, getting all 8 of them through is a time-consuming, next-to-impossible feat.
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.
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!!
I actually don't have one but I need someone to clarify something for me...is this IDE or SATA? Thanks
Just got back into photography after quite a few years. You don't have to be a pro to recognize the value in the price of this bag. It just arrived via UPS and I can tell that it will fulfill my photography needs for years. Just read the other reviews. One thing that has no affect on me... I think this pack is designed for your averaged framed person. It may not fit comfortably on a larger or smaller person. I'm 5'8", 165lbs. It's a very comfortable fit. Hiking backpacks come in a variety of sizes to accomodate the user. This bag may not be the perfect fit for you. I hope it is because it's a nice bag at a great price. I hope this helps.
Simple and easy to use, a true "plug and play" device. This inexpensive MP3 device has plenty of storage, with expansion via ubiquitous SD cards. Decent sound quality, and all included accessories make it a snap to download and listen to music on the go, and the built-in radio tuner is a big plus!Who needs Ipod's hassles and proprietary format nonsense?For a fraction of the price this little baby has everything!
Well, I should have looked at the reviews closer. Lasted maybe 3 months. Maybe. I am disgusted with this product and this company. Never again, please save your money and do not purchase Monster Power anything.
This is my second camera in 6 months, the first had problems w/ the on/off switch malfunctioning and using batteries at the rate of 6 pictures to 4 batteries. Also had problems w/ the screen not coming on after taking a picture or when pressing the screen button. On the second camera have the same problems as on the first w/ the exception of the excessive battery drain. Am thinking of changing brands. Bought both cameras at Wal-Mart., very nice people to deal with.
Works great for the price..especially if you keep losing the more expensive ipods!! I use this on the bike (crotch rocket) and I cant live without it.
This handy little device mounts well on a various size handlebars and uses a quick release system so removing your forerunner and sicking it your pocket takes only a second. Clips onto forerunner in the same way the charger does so even on trails it stays put.
I took my first foray into video-making last spring. I needed a decent camcorder that would work easily with my iMac. After a couple of months of research and leg work, I bought the ZR700 as well as another more expensive camera ($100 more) that was more highly regarded. I tried the two in a side-by-side comparison. It was no contest; the ZR700 blew the other away.I won't go into all the ins and outs; suffice to say that I find this camcorder easy to use with plenty of good features. It feels good in my hands and I love the joystick control. Every control is quite logical and makes sense. One small feature that many cameras don't have is the built-in lens cap. With the touch of a button, the lens opens; another touch, it closes. Much preferable to having a lens cap to dangle and perhaps lose.When it came time to making the movie, importing the clips was a snap--it was almost too easy. And the picture quality was everything I could have hoped for. I loved the features that let you program the video for the type of scene you're filming--outdoor sunny, outdoor overcast, indoor spotlight, etc. The sound was fine, too.I'm sure if I spent $500 more on a machine, I'd notice the difference in quality. But this more than met my needs. If you want an excellent camcorder at an extremely reasonable price, the ZR700 is a good choice.
Yes, you too can defy the laws of physics with this case!But seriously, Pelikan makes excellent cases. I use them for my telescope equipment and other electronics.The apple store has a similar item that actually allows you to plug headphones into the sealed case and listen with it shut.
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.
I had been looking for an inexpensive microphone for my computer. This takes out ALL the background noise, and as far as I can tell it doesn't slow down my pc at all. Great buy!
This mouse rules! I have two computers and they both needed new mouses. I bought the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical for one and the Logitech for the other. I wish I had bought two of these. The cursor movement is perfect and the mouse fits your hand PERFECTLY! (Unless you're left-handed). I has one extra button on the side that is right where it should be. My complaint about the Microsoft Mouse is that the side buttons are too easy to accidentally click. This mouse has no such problem. The wheel click also has some interesting things it can be programmed to. Great mouse! Buy It!
The Microsoft Zune is being attacked by loyal iPod / Apple customers on here, who should have just stuck with their iPod. The Microsoft Zune is fantastic. The screen is awesome, the sound is far superior to the sound on an iPod (and isn't that what it's all about anyway)?It's still new, and Microsoft will improve with future ZUNE units. I'm sure they are working on units like the Nano, etc.I definitely give the Zune 5 stars, and would recommend it to anyone - unconditionally. I think it's funny how everyone who likes to complain about it says the same things (it sounds like they all got together and are trying to really ruin ZUNE).If you are trying to decide, I have both an iPod and Zune, and use the Zune ALL the time now - much more than the iPod.
I bought this bag last July. The first week one seam came apart, the next week a zipper broke. Two weeks later another seam came apart. A month later another seam came apart. The week after that another zipper broke. I have all of my new equipment in the bag and it is just about full. I would not recommend anyone buy this bag unless you want your expensive equipment to fall out! Very disappointed! However the padding inside is nice.
Although this multi-function printer produces good quality prints, it is not good enough to overcome a completely flawed ink cartridge design. If you installed new ink cartridges in January and printed 5 pictures, let the printer sit idle until July, you would have to replace the color cartridges all over again. Spending $50 for cartridges every 6 months, you'll quickly realize there are better alternatives out there.Before buying this we owned an HP deskjet color. My wife worked in publishing and would print thousands of pages off of one $15 cartridge. That is what I expect from a printer. Conversations with friends of mine confirm HP inkjet cartridges still last a very long time (i.e. years).We regret our purchase of this printer and will not purchase another Canon printer.
The ease of operation and the crisp picture and sound playback are the qualities which cause me to be very happy with this DVD Player. And.............I couldn't beat your price anywhere!!
I ordered this charger as our original Garmin charger for our Nuvi 1350T got crushed in the car door. This charger works good, however, if you have the traffic subscription with your Nuvi, it will not work with this charger. Your only option to get a charger that works with the traffic feature is to get one straight from Garmin. You'll need to call them vs. ordering on-line to find the correct one for your GPS.
This battery is at least as good as Canon's own, and costs a lot less. What else do you need to know?
The layout of the outlets on this surge protector makes it incredibly convenient to use, given that so many plugs for electronic equipment have odd shapes that in some cases take up a lot of space.I own two of these, I live in a rural area where the power often goes out during electrical storms or when there are high winds (or when "critters get in the line," as an agent of the local power company once told me), and I've had no problems with any equipment attached to these surge protectors (I bought the 2nd one recently and have owned the 1st one I bought for about a year; for the record, I only use them for AC power, not for coaxial cable or ethernet connections). (I once lost a VCR during a power surge; it was connected to a cheap "Woods Industries True Protection" surge protector that had probably seen its day and that I should've replaced long before the VCR took a hit.)The 10' long cord is a real plus for this unit. For me the extra long cord means that I don't have to put the units where they are hard to reach, and because they are easily accessible, I can plug and unplug equipment as necessary without any hassle at all. The on/off switch - something many but not all surge protectors have - is also a nice feature. And it is a nice looking unit.Recommended.
This is a great surge protector for the home. It fits perfectly for my home and I'm really happy I purchased it. I suggest if you have a computer at home to buy this product....it is definitely worth it.
The Harmony 720 has been removed from Logitech's site, probably to make way for theHarmony One. This remote can give the One a run for its money, considering the very high price being asked for the newer product.Many manufacturers offer universal remotes, however there's certain features which are key:1. Availability of as many common features as buttons as possible2. Ability to add as many custom keys as needed3. Ergonomic design of keys (enough tactile feedback, possibility of reaching for a key without looking at remote, user doesn't press wrong keys by accident)4. Easy programmability, large database of codes for common devices5. Easy usage for common activities (Watching DVD, playing XBox, etc.)6. Price7. Great designWhile many remotes offer some of these, none offer a great blend of all like Logitech. The 720 excels in a lot of these (below). Others in Logitech's series of remotes differentiate price points based on other esoteric features - RF capability, black/white LCD, curvy design, etc.Here's the 720's features from the list above:1,2. The 720's layout incorporates standard functions for TV's, VCR's, DVD's, Cable boxes, Dish, etc. In addition, there's the capability to add a large number of custom keys, which are shown on the LCD and used by buttons on the side of the LCD. 6 functions are shown at a time, and many sets of 6 can be configured.3. Very well designed. Buttons are rubber and squarish, while on the One they're plastic, rounder and more tactile from what I can tell. The One has improved on the 720 in this regard.4. Logitech has an amazing online setup process and great support. I am sure this is the same across all their remotes.5. The remote offers the concept of activities as sequences of actions on any number of configured devices, so the user can configure things like Watching DVD, Watching Cable, Playing Game, etc. The remote does a great job of helping you out if things end up in the wrong state, or if you manually operate a device so the remote is out of sync with state.6. The price was very decent for a 720.Flaws:1. The remote doesn't sit incredibly well in the charger base - one has to twiddle it around until it seats itself.2. Keys feedback is not as amazing as that of the One or 880/890.All in all, the new Harmony One offers a better keys layout and design, but at a much higher price. Unless it falls to about $150, the 720 is a great bargain.HH
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.
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.
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!
These Steiner Commanders are the brightest and clearest binoculars I have ever used..minimal peripheral chromatic aberation and a full frame clarity that is almost disconcerting.Used for marine and birdwatching on Boston's North Shore I now can't live without them
I've had this unit less than a year, and used it twice. I have average knowledge of computers and add-on's, and had an RCA Lyra prior to this one.One of the selling points was a 256 with an expansion card, but it took a trip to the seller for an exchange and 8 hours at the computer trying to figure out how to get music on the card (it's different than the other Lyra). When it plays it goes from the internal to the external memory without any manual pressing of buttons, but when you download, you have to manually change from internal to external memory and trying to figure that out was tricky. After the second trip to the store I finally realized that I had to download a newer version of the firmware from the site. I would have thought that a brand new unit would have the updates already installed to perform the functions advertised on the box and web site.It does work with Windows Media so that's a plus but it's alot easier to delete the songs than add them.Support wasn't any help, in fact it's pretty nonexistant. The web site contains an additional copy of the instructions, which aren't much. You have to ask your questions through e-mail. I wrote them last week about the maximum size of an expansion card because I'd read that 512+ cards wouldn't work. They wrote back two days later and said to call customer service and gave a long-distance number with hour restrictions.Even once you get past all the above, the manual setup of the buttons are not very good. The on/off button and the play/fast forward button are on opposite sides and if you press play or fast forward you have to be careful not to turn it off or profile the unit again. The music has to be profiled before it can play. You can do it on the unit but it's done with the same button you use to play. If you're not careful you can wind up profiling the unit several times before you get it to play.The ear clips are not user friendly. They fall off easily. The sound is OK. The unit in size is pretty bulky, it's 2 in. wide, 3 inches long and 1 inch deep. The expanision card sits out of the unit on top almost 1/4 inch out of the unit and looks like a good hit will break it off. There's an arm band and a lanyard in the box. I was hoping more for a small belt clip. The lanyard allows the unit to hang down to your waist and allows it to swing back and forth too freely.For the features and the ease of operation, I would expect it to be cheaper. I would caution against buying an RCA Lyra unless they've revamped their units completely, you've had experience the hard way or have the time and inclination to sit and try to figure it out. Between buying an additional memory card & new headphones there are other 1GB flash players that are easier to operate, smaller and cheaper.
Quality craftsman ship is evident in this cable. It is still going strong and is used to being Blu-ray signals to my older projection TV. I recall this being delivered around Christmas time a few years ago and was surprised at how fast it arrived. Thank you to all involved!
After beginning nursing school in August 2011, I quickly realized a rolling backpack would be a necessity. The amount of books I have to carry to and from school, were way too much weight on my back. I've purchased JanSport backpacks in the past and was using a JanSport when school started (no wheels). However, I wasn't sure I wanted to pay the price of a rolling backpack. A friend of mine purchased another brand at a local discount store and within 1 month of school, it began to fray and this month, it started to tear. She paid thirty dollars for her non-JanSport. I knew if I bit the bullet and paid the higher price, I wouldn't regret it. And, I was right!!!! I've had my rolling JanSport since October and I LOVE IT! It rolls smooth and holds all my books. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. Thanks Amazon for a great deal! And Thanks JanSport for an awesome product!
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.
This product is super easy to setup and use. Out of the box, it took about 5 minutes and I was up and running.
Used for a entertainment center, realy liked the plugs arrangement. Worked great for all the different plug types. Only wish it had a Coax set of ports. It does have a set for phone.
The software that comes with the DS-2 (DSS Player) does not work on Intel Macs. They're working on a patch, but it's not expected to be out for a few months (it's late Sept 2006 now).I've found a way around this problem, which works beautifully, but requires purchasing extra software. EasyWMA (availible at [...]/) for $[...] is very simple to use and does exactly what you want. It will convert your files to mp3, wav, or m4a so you can listen to them on your Mac.So far I've been quite happy with the DS-2 itself, but it's still new, so I don't want to write a complete review of it. Hopefully some of you will find this information useful.
One reviewer said that the Handspring falters due to the lackof Flash ROM. Handspring answers why they chose not to use Flash ROM... the Visor is upgradable via a Springboard module, and that most users would never need to rewrite the entire OS. Don't be afraid, a Visor is a great buy!
this particular itrip produces poor sound. the high frequency parts are nearly non-existant. It sounds like an old transistor radio. I do not recommend.
just as good as the $40+ brands and way cheaper to boast. a definite must buy i cant see why not
I can't praise this webcam enough. My girlfriend just moved away for school and we each got a webcam so we could see each other often. It has worked wonderfully for us so far. The image is crisp and clear and the autofocus works perfectly. The noise cancellation is great and the microphone picks up voices from across the room. We use Gmail's video chat feature which works without a hitch. Great purchase!
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.
Very good radio and very easy purchase process. Highly recommend.....package arrived on time and I'm completed satisfied with the radio. Very easy process and I would recommend this to others. Thanks for a great experience!
After 2 years, my original power cord no longer worked. Hope this one will last a bit longer. So far as I can tell, it works the same as the original one so I'm glad I got this instead of one of those 4 dollar knock offs everyone was complaining about. But yeah the price was a little higher than I wanted to pay. The GPS only cost me 100 dollars so why does a charger cost almost a 1/4 of the original price?
This adapter cord did not work with my Magellan SporTrak GPS. Magellan's own cord did not work either. This one did work with a glucose meter reader. It was twice as expensive as the two cords found that did work with the GPS unit. This one had its own configuration software and allowed for faster speeds, neither of which I need. I did return this cord for a full refund, including shipping, from Amazon.
I have only had it for about a month but so far it is everything that I wanted and it works great. I use my printer on a daily basis so even though I haven't had it long, I have used it a lot already. So, for now, it's great.
I've had this cable modem gateway for about six months. It is a convenient solution for connecting ethernet to a cable provider (Time Warner Cable, southeast US) without going through two different boxes. Unfortunately, the cable modem drops out or stalls (every two weeks on average a dropout occurs requiring power cycling of the WCG200) and TWC indicates it is not their problem. There is no way for me to upgrade the cable modem box from Linksys and there is not much in the way of direct, technically proficient tech support, so I must assume the gateway loses sync or otherwise times out and resets itself for reasons unknown. Since there is no clear-cut technical support from either Time-Warner Cable (a.k.a., RoadRunner High Speed) or Linksys, the rating for this product must bear the brunt of these dropouts. I recommend not buying this product or at least looking at different hardware that can convert broadband from cable to CAT5.As an addition to my review, I recently learned that if power is cycled for three minutes or more (not merely switching off the WCG200 but experiencing a power outage or unplugging the AC power cord) the WCG200 will lose or corrupt any settings you may have "saved."
This microphone is simply amazing! Once out of the box, it took approximately 30 seconds after plugging into my USB port before it was ready to use. I did a couple of sound tests, and hearing my voice played back was like deja vu...it didn't sound like a recording at all! Definately worth the price--if you're interested in recording sound on your computer for any reason, this is the device for you!
Purchased this as a replacement for the battery that came with the camera (it started to bulge and become expanded). So far it seems to work just fine, and wasn't outrageously expensive either!
This is a truly world class mp3 cd player that looks as good as it sounds. It is extremely thin (16.7mm) and has a wonderfully smooth texture. The fit and finish is superb, as good as anything I've seen from Japan. The FM tuner has been greatly improved from the previous IMP-250. The new remote is easy to control and with just 3 toggle switches and two buttons you are in complete control. Fans of Old-Time Radio shows (like me) and audio books will be very happy to note that like previous iRiver players this player can fast scan at 1x, 2x, 4x or 6x! This makes finding a passage in an audio book very easy. The audible scan is excellent. True resume is another feature that is extremely useful for long shows and for lengthy musical passages as well. iRiver has listened to users more than any other company. They really pay attention to our wish lists. It plays MP3's (8-320 Kbps!) and Windows Media Audio (WMA) as well. An interesting feature is its ability to play Advanced Streaming Format (ASF.) Many videos are encoded in this format and this player will let you listen to the audio from these shows. Some reviewers may criticize this player for being overly complicated. It has to have numerous controls to satisfy the demands of the sophisticated mp3 listener and that is who this product is aimed at. This isn't any old walkman. It's a player for the new digital millennium.
I really like this cord's style - unfortunately, the one I got has a problem. The end of the plug that fits into the transformer (the box in the middle) won't stay in place. Something is clearly defective. I can get it together, and it works fine (only one tip -- the white one -- fit into my Toshiba laptop, and it charges fine) -- but any slight movement causes the cord to come apart at the box. Bummer! (I finally managed to get it to hold together with LOTS of scotch tape, but that is clearly not an ideal solution.) The company has NOT been helpful as far as offering a replacement and covering shipping costs. Why should I have to pay shipping to correct THEIR defect??Otherwise, if you get a "good one," it seems well made -- the retractable action works great, and I LOVE all of the extra fittings for other computers -- for traveling, it would be great to bring along. But I did deduct 4 stars because this company obviously has some major 'quality control' and customer service issues (from reading other reviews, as well as my own experience) that they need to clear up. If they fix those problems (and add some new tips...read below), this would be a 5-star product...and a GREAT idea. But I wouldn't recommend it unless you got free shipping and were guaranteed FREE return shipping if yours is defective.Also, I found it odd that it didn't come with any directions, guidelines, or suggestions (as in, which color tips supposedly fits which brand; the proper way to plug it in, etc.) It's not rocket science, of course, so I figured it out -- but it surprised me. I mean, I've bought gum that came with directions! ;-) Most cord manufacturers provide advice at least on which part to plug in first, how to tell if it's overheating, if it can be used with a transformer when traveling, etc. This cord? Zip.Finally, while it worked with my Toshiba laptop, I just got a new Dell 14" laptop (in November 2009), and NONE OF THE TIPS FIT! This laptop is a very popular model (it's even sold at Walmart!) -- and despite this cord claiming to fit "thousands" of laptop, INCLUDING DELL -- they even specifically say it will fit the Inspiron series (they must mean the old Inspirons), none of the tips fit! VERY DISAPPOINTED! So again, make sure your laptop will be compatible before ordering it (although I don't know how you'd do that, unless another reviewer specifically mentions your model).Honestly, I'd steer clear of this product! Especially if you own a newer Dell Inspiron. Or if you like your laptop cord to not fall apart in the middle, making you say, 'Wait, why is it warning me I have only 5% power, when it's been plugged in this whole time...??!) If you like such surprises, order away! :-)
I have a desktop at my desk against the wall about 15 feet away from my TV. I wanted to extend the range of both my webcam to sit atop the TV and my wireless keyboard/mouse receiver so it would stop lagging due to the distance away from the couch. These gems solved all of my problems, and to boot, this seller shipped the cables faster than anything I've ever bought from Amazon! You won't be dissapointed!!
This is my first digital camera. I have had it and used it extensively since August of 2001. Sharp pictures, good color. Downloads are slow - perhaps this is a digital camera characteristic - I don't know. I bought a larger storage card for it and it works really well. I am buying a replacement and hope to find something that works as well with the movie and sound feature. No reservations in recommending this camera.
This computer card was one of the last ones that was released by voodoo prior to being purchased by Nvidia. This thing had it all, and probably can still hang with the lower end ones available right now, with 64mb of memory, 350mhz ram dac ect...One of the best graphics cards ever built. Only the 6000 version of this was bigger, but this was a great one, highly recommended to all who need a decent card for an older system. I have owned the voodoo 3 2000 and the Voodoo3 3500tv, all are still working and excellent, this is also amongst the crowd. Highly recommended.
I much prefer using a trackball to a mouse and normally use Kensington devices without hassle. But I was suckered by the price on this; the unit was poorly made and the left button has a very annoying play in the mechanism. I never knew how many times I left click in a hour until, with this trackball, I could count them by the noise.
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
first off my entire home theater setup is JBL, so when buying a subwoofer for my pontiac i stumbled upon this for 80 bucksi have to say these probably beat a pair of kenwoods or pioneers at the same wattage rating, because of the fact that the motor on this thing is actually pretty monstrous. it gets nice xmax, and it just looks flatout better than any other sub in its class,if only t had more wattage, then it would probably be a much better subwoofer. as for people who arent looking for something that will compete with 15'' MOFO's, this will do it quite nicely...
This unit is great, even better than I expected. If there is a downside it is that it doesn't recognize "shortcuts" to favorite places.My wife will never get lost again! She may not be shown the shortest way home but she will get home.
The first two times that my previous KOSS UR40's broke, I went searching for headphones that are more durable, because I didn't like having to buy new ones after breaking them.However, both of those times that I searched in stores, I just could not find headphones that are more *comfortable* than these. I use them to watch TV, so that my d/s neighbors don't hear it at night, and more importantly so that I could hear the television audio when they're making noise in the kitchen with the cabinet slamming, etc.The sound quality is fine, the few times that I use them for music when connecting to my Zen mp3 player. I can't really tell you if the music quality compares higher or lower to other headphones.In summary,- Pro: Comfort is phenomenal, and is basically the only reason I order them.. it's almost like wearing a cloth on your head. You can wear them for the duration of a 4-hour movie and never experience discomfort, literally.- Con: (not a minor one). Both times they broke, it was because I was leaning over, inadvertently catching the cord under my foot, and then sat back up, and something broke interior-wise. Nothing visible.. just simply no sound. They're not very durable if you do accidental stuff like this.
I use this bicycle mount with my Vista Cx. The back that comes with the kit does NOT fit onto my GPSr, you have to use the small mounting attachment that comes with the Vista Cx. The downside of this is that I have to remove this attachment before I can put it into it's protective case if I want to use it as a handheld. You have to have either a screwdriver or a small coin to remove it, and it is a pretty small part - easy to lose. Other than that, it attaches to the bike mount easily and appears to be very secure.
this clip didnt even fit my laser detector. it should not even be associated with laser detector,it's not like one size fits all. i ended up using velcro for attachement snd the paint came off the clip. go figure,its a piece of crap. dont buy!!!!
These drives now run at a 300 mb transfer rate so a jumper on pins 5 & 6 are needed for SATA 150 users. Other than that they run great and are quiet.
Battery reviews are normally uninformative because there are so many factors that can affect a positive to negative experience. This one has been positive for me, because 2 years later here I am endorsing this product. Let me first say that I got this from Battery King. The vendor is usually one of those factors that can influence the swing. That being said, I use this battery HEAVY. I use it on my train ride in the morning, charge it, use it usually during lunch, charge it, and use it again on the train ride home. Each session lasts a little more than an hour. For you super users, that may not be enough, but for me its just perfect. I have a tether connection to my Droid and it is usually connected to the internet when I am using it. It does not protrude beyond the dimensions of my X300, so it keeps everything compact. I am pretty impressed with this battery, given that it is not Dell brand name, and was around $40!
Useless. MacBook Pro does not recognize cards. No info on Belkin siteBelkin Multimedia Reader and Writer ExpressCard ( F5U213 )
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.
The handlebar bracket does not fit the HCx because of the sd slot.Bought it for the bike, now what?
I bought this for my son. He loves it. Everyone in the family has one, except my middle and youngest daughters. I will be looking for another one (or two) within the next six months. Thank you so much.Valerie
I read several reviews on these headphones and finally bought a pair. They are great and are comparable to much more expensive headphones like the Monster Beats, but cost 10 times less. The design is weird and they don't look that sturdy, but they are. The sound is rich and the bass is deep. I higly recommend them!
Quick delivery time. Resolved issue with first delivery very quickly. Would definately buy from this seller again! Thanks for great product at a low price!
If you're anything like an informed consumer, you'll know what is right and wrong with this mp3 player. Almost every respected reviewer gives the zune few kudos.This said, what gets me is the audacity of the online reviews here at amazon. Wow, people who have only been moved-for the only and very first time-to write glowing reviews of the zune. Are you folks kidding me? Do you think the public can tell a professional reviewing troll from a genuine buyer? For this reason alone, the zune should fail.My sense of this device is that it's design is clunky, OS is okay, point scheme is a scheme, DRM is draconian and would have been a worthy competitor against the very first video iPod. Basically, the whole zune thing is undercooked. Yes, I have actually handled a zune this is not a second-hand experience.If you want a zune, buy a zune. You may be disappointed, but who knows-maybe not. The only real concern should be; what if I buy one of these things and Microsoft bails in the face of staggering losses. Take a look at the sales rank on this item folks! If you convert your music library to zunes proprietary format, a year or so from now you might really want to ring Microsoft's neck. In the meantime, I'll enjoy my iPod(s) and wonder...what were they thinking in Redmond.I thought to add this in. Would I (clearly not a fan of the zune) buy an alternative to the iPod? The answer is-Yes. I have a number of mp3 players used for different purposes based on storage size,design and functionality. I base my purchases based on quality, ease of use and cost. All consumers should go into any purchase, informed and wary of hype.
This is one sweet pair of headphones.I bought them because my last pair of headphones had broken, and I thought these looked cool with the vibrators and all. The headset is durable, the audio quality and bass response are superb, and the vibrators are cool (though I personally rarely use them, as I'm very protective of my ears and gray matter). The one negative is that the microphone is too short, but I don't use it, so I'm fine. If you want a decent microphone, look elsewhere.Great headphones overall, and I'd buy another pair if these broke. I'm listening to music on them as I write this review.The Gizmo Wizard Says: This is sweet gizmo. Wizard buy this gizmo. Wizard like, so you like too!
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.
Yes, charging your batteries is not that hard, but this great equipment would benefit from a more detailed manual describing more clearly what the light color and flashings mean. Other than that it seems to work great. I love that I can leave my batteries charging until I need them.
I have been using this bettery for 3 months. I'm very satisfied. My canon rebel never runs out of bettery with it.PS: I don't shoot with a powerful flash, so I don't know about that situation.
Good value for the money- you get a scanner, copier and printer for the same price you would pay for other printers (which are also bulkier than this machine!) As a college student on a budget, this is great because I can make copies and scan in things if needed without going all the way to the library. Photo prints were good quality and weren't that slow. B&amp;W text printed fast and sharp. i recommend this for those on a budget and needs something that is small--a great machine.
Received this impossible to find, battery pack. Came quickly and inperfectly new condition. Great deal!
I've done everything I can think of short of paying the long distance charge to call tech support to get this card to work. I've decided to sell the card to a friend and get another one that will work with WinMe.
... I saw that Iomega had done essentially the same thing and felt that given the good experience I have had from my trusty USB 1.1 workhorse I would plunk down for one of these.INSTALLATIONInstallation on my PC was a snap - Windows XP recognized it immediately without the need for any special drivers and I was away. It comes with MusicMatch jukebox and some burning software but I already have Musicmatch and I am a Ahead Nero (ASIN: B00005BGB2) user so did not install it. Nero recognized the unit right away and I was able to use it's buffer-underrun protection (not available with my previous burner) and offered me the chance of burning at 40x (6Mb/sec)!BURNING A CD AT SIX MEGABYTES PER SECONDI dropped the single 40x 700Mb CD-R that the drive came with in to the unit, and put a full 700Mb file on to the disk in just over 3 minutes! It was quite noisy once it was wound up to full speed - lots of furious whirring and whooshing - but nothing alarming; it simply is darn fast. I enabled the "verify data" option in Ahead Nero and this was an even speedier operation, as the drive reads at 48x. Six minutes later I had a perfect, verified CD-R; my previous burner took over half an hour to achieve this! Progress indeed.CHEAP MEDIAI was able to use some very inexpensive 32x media without problems too (burned at 32x too, of course) - my previous burners have often been fussy about the really bargain-basement CD-R's I've put in them sometimes, insisting on dropping down to 1x on occasion. Not so with this drive.PHYSICALLYPhysically it is "full-size" for a burner. It is not very heavy and the plastic casing feels well constructed. I like the fact that it comes with a second firewire port in the back so I can daisy-chain items. It came with a single, rather short, firewire cable. There is also a port in the back for a headphone-style socket and it came with a cable to connect this to your sound card. This is in addition to the usual headphone socket on the front of the unit complete with volume control.All an in I am very pleased - it's very fast, completely portable, fully compatible with my (pretty standard) PC set-up and easy to use. Recommended.
I purchased a d-link dir 625 80211n Router from Amazon in early April 09. When the router arrived I hooked it up and in about 2 minutes had my wired network back up and running with full internet access. However the wireless part did not work at all.After about 20 minutes on the phone with D-Link Tech Support I was told that the router was beyond repair. I contacted Amazon via the web and in about 30 seconds had a replacement router ordered and an RMA for the defective unit. My replacement arrived the next day. I hooked it up and in about 3 minutes had my entire network, both wired and wireless, up and running.The router was very easy to configure manually. If you've ever done the setup yourself you'll have no problems with this one. The defaults for most settings worked just fine for my needs.For the Wireless, the speed and range are incredible. I can get a full signal at the end of my driveway. My old Linksys wireless would not even reach the front porch.
This isn't a bad product, but it doesn't live up to all the hype. The isolation aspect isn't any better than any other similar products, and the bass isn't particularly super as claimed. The volume is lower than better sets as well. But, as I said in the title for this review, you get what you pay for.
These things are going to give you cavities! I was a little skeptical but after I put them on I couldn't convince myself to get them off. If you have your volume half way off you cant hear a single thing. That's kind of weird because I've had noise canceling headphones before and these are way better, not just for noise canceling but the sound quality! Great buy if you love bass and good music! Amazon did it again!
I purchased a pair of these speakers to replace 2 of the 5 Boston THX speakers that I have (I also have a pair of Fisher speakers to round out my 7/1 installation). The dual speaker cones in 2 of the 8 year old Boston speakers had begun to turn to powder, so it was time for a replacement. After reading some glowing reviews from Amazon.com customers I ordered a pair of the BIC America speakers and am very happy with the purchase.Although the BIC speakers are much smaller and lighter than my Boston speakers (an added plus for this purchase btw), the sound quality is every bit as good as the Boston speakers ever were.Some reviewers stated that the speakers were somewhat easier for the A/V receiver to drive at a lower volume level. I don't find that to be the case for me, I still have to have the volume level set pretty much at the same level as before. The end result though is a very clean and crisp sound from an inexpensive and quite small speaker. I highly recommend these speakers if your budget and space are limited, it is money well spent.
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 needed one fast, and this replacment lamp fit my Sony projector perfectly and apeared to be made specifically for my model. There is absolutely no difference between the one that cam installed and this new one! Thanks for the fast service!
We only received one of these. The discription says you will receive 2. Of course we were gypted of getting both. Only 1 was in our package.
It's an extended run battery, large enough to alter the balance of the camera. Does this job with no fuss, charges quickly.
Can't say enough about bringing a spare battery when you're on an extended vacation.
So handy, portable, cute, sleek - the iPod nano is all of these things and MORE. It makes the other iPods look bad. It's tiny, and when you take it out of the box, all you can do is GASP at how great it's presented.It's like the iPod - but soooo much better. It's got the performance, the handy-dandy clickwheel, the color screen, the hold switch - everything everyone loves about the iPod....but smaller!Anyway, let me stop my rambling and get on with what I want to tell you about the iPod nano. It scratches E A S I L Y. So if you are someone who abuses their electronics, purchase something you can treat badly. Because this iPod demands respect.Okay, maybe it demands TOO much respect. I mean, it scratches very easily. I'm waiting for the iPod nano tubes to come out here in the Dominican Republic, but all of the stores are taking FOREVER to get them in. It's frustrating. :|> Anyway, yes, if you're going to get the iPod nano, get it a case.About how it works - it's great. The scroll wheel can be a little confusing for iPod beginners, but after a couple of minutes, you're used to it. And the little clicky noise is soooo cute. However, if you don't like it, you can turn it off (the iPod nano is great for letting you turn what you like on and what you don't off).The color screen is great. Maybe the screen is small, but hey! You can't have a small mp3 player and expect a great big screen to view photos with. I've heard everyone complain about the screen being too small for viewing pictures. Listen. The iPod nano is small. It's screen is perfectly fine.Anyway, if your eyes are OK you should be able to see the colors wonderfully, and the photos are fine. Not the nano's best point but pretty good.ALL IN ALL, the nano deserves 4.8/5 stars! ! ! ! !
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 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.
after shopping around for a flat panel brackett for my 20 " LG TV in my RV I was floored at some of the prices that companies want for a brackett I bought the bracket and the hardware was on the money i saved big bucks from Amazon
Several people have been receiving a 7300LE card instead of the advertised 7600GT. The 7600GT is a good card but the 7300LE does not compare to it for gaming. Check with the vendor and have them verify if they even list this model in there inventory before ordering. Amazon listed PCUniverse and RitzCamera as the seller but they only carried the 7300LE for the price listed.
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
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."
EDIT: Get the new dvd-c961 instead. There are many improvements, including putting the SACD audio on the hdmi output (need an hdmi 1.2a or 1.3 receiver to use this feature).I upgraded to this after having the DVD-C6760, because I wanted the DVD-Audio and HDMI support. As well as getting those features, I find that the picture is also better (even on component video) and the response time is much faster than the older player. This works great with both SACD and DVD-Audio. Also, it's built really solidly -- not some lightweight crap.- Usage Notes: it doesn't have iLink output, so you will ONLY get SACD/DVD-A multichannel audio if you connect up the six analog audio cables, even if you (like I) normally use the optical or RF digital output. This is the same for all SACD and DVD-A players that don't have the high-end output (e.g. see the Yamaha DVD-S2500). Also, if you want to use the resume feature, you have to hit the "play" key while it still says "loading disk xx" on the screen.EDIT: I successfully played a region 2 PAL format DVD on this (with a standard US TV). This player really does it all! (region-free hack is available by googling a bit).
For about a year it worked satisfactorily. After a year it failed and displayed different error codes which are not documented anywhere.I purchased a repair policy when I purchased the unit and thought it would be repaired in a reasonable amount of time. It has been FIVE MONTHS in the repair shop and still is not fixed. The repair shop says they have ordered 4 parts and another is on order.This unit should be recalled and replaced by Phillips.
Well, I know I did good on this buy. As soon as I got it out of the box i started testing it. First I tried shaking it. Then I hopped with it in my hands. After that i jumped down the stairs then finally i Jumped on my trampoline and did a back flip. And get this not ONCE did it skip. The only problems with this is that the headphones are not very good. Also, you must double check to make sure that that the headphones are plugged in ALL the way or else it will sound like the music is underwater. Over all this is a great product and I definatally reccomend that you get it.
These were the speakers which came with my p.c. when I purcased it in 2002, and they were okay. But the sound was definitely tinny, with not much bass coming from the bass. To really enhance the sound, I would strongly recommend adding the YAMAHA YST-SW015 subwoofer to your gear. It makes all the difference in the world. Amazon is offering this subwoofer at a very good price.
All Brand New units come with this cable. Do not be tricked by the Amazon bundle package which leads you to believe this is not in the original box. Save yourself a headache and the darn return freight.
As an "intermediate" level photographer, I have to say that this is one of my favorite lenses. I get sharp photos every time I use it and can take shots in fairly low light. I carry this lens, as well as my 50mm 1.8, everywhere with me.It's a heavy duty metal construction with quality glass in a single focal length. I get a ton of use out of it for "distance portraiture" when I don't know the subject and don't want to invade their personal space.This is a favorite.
This surge protector is working well after about a week. Sure I wish the cord was longer but for the price, it seems like a good deal.
This product works perfectly without any problem. The only thing I saw is the console has a different color than the original console.
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.
Excelent, everthing was ok, then item is new in box and works like I tought. The item is like de pictures.
Pluses: 1 Great price for what you get (Camera, case, software, cables to connect to computer) 2 Picture quality is very good.Minuses 1 Slow to download to computer. (You can start it loading and leave it alone, though.) I have a very fast computer and could take 30 seconds to dowload a picture from camera. 2 Uses batteries up quickly. You can use up 4 penlites in an hour of heavy use (especially if you use the view-screen on the back - that is what really uses the power up). (Not any different from other digital cameras from what I read.) 3 Very little documentation, not a problem for me, since I wouldn't read anyway, but others may want to read more about it.NOTE: I searched around and other online retailers had lower prices up front, but after you add shipping and taxes (yes taxes on some sites) you end up paying more than on Amazon. So I bought from Amazon! Plus, Amazon delivered quickly of course, and I don't know how the other guys would do as far as customer service.Number of pictures: With the 4 megs built in, you can take 12 XGA superfine, 25 XGA fine, 50 XGA normal - 22 VGA superfine, 45 VGA fine, 90 VGA normal.Extra pictures: It uses CompactFlash Cards. Can buy to add Megs of memory to hold more pics. (approx $ per meg for the CompactFlash cards) Amazon and others also sell these.
Not much to it. I'm using 7 of the ports now along with the Motorola signal booster
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!"
After installing the device showed 0 feet forever while on a standing boat in 15 feet of water.I spent two days checking battery, cables etc. then returned it and gotanother brand product. Reputable manufactureres should test the products before putting them on the shelf.
There is nothing bad about this device. A very effective, affordable and compact desktop microphone. Exactly what I wanted.
I bought these and I was very satisfied when I received them! The sound quality is excellent and the price was unbeatable. The ear cushions cover my ears completely and when I use them, they cancel out a very good amount of background noise. I was pleased with the price, the only complaint that I am going to mention is that I don't care for how they fold, they don't "nest" well. That's just a minor imperfection, for the price and sound quality, this is a great buy!
The best All-in-One Printer I have ever owned. Having the cordless headset attached is a must. It does real good quality pictures and color copy and printing. The only thing is the ink goes fast if you use it alot like me. So stock up on the ink, because you are in for a real competitor.
Does what I want...protect my lens and provide some UV protection. Great price was a plus.
This remote is amazing and exactly what I wanted. It works especially great if you have the hd dvd player for the Xbox 360. The remote is easy to use and we no longer have 5 remotes laying around. We have it hooked up to the xbox, hd dvd, dvd, stereo, tv and cable.
I looked everywhere for this flash drive. I have another one for home use that I got a couple years ago and I needed one for school. Love the clip for hooking it to your backpack.
I bought one of these a year ago and it is by far the easiest and most cost effective way to listen to your iPod in the car. It charges the battery and emits to to a number of different possible frequencies that can be used. There is also no software that in needed, so you don't have to do anything to your iPod except plug and play.
Horrible Drive had 2 fail on me in less than 6 months. Drive has no fan so it will fry itself and you will lose all your data. DO NOT TRUST THIS DRIVE!
I bought this printer about a year ago. It worked fine for like 6 months then things started to go wrong. It uses a lot of ink, and ink cartridges are expensive. Finally at around 1 year old it died. It kept elling me there was no paper, and then when it finally took 1 piece of paper it jammed and didn't print. This is my warning to allof you, spend alittle more and buy an HP.
The wire quality is good and so are the connectors. I have used it with a webcam, a wacom and for zip drives as well. Never had any problem with connection or speed. Connecting through this is same as connecting to the computer directly.
Bought this product based on price and did not read the review.Technical Specification does not say that it is an ORAM bulb anywhere.All it says is SONY XL-2200. Sony uses Philips bulb which is expectedto have a life of about 8000 hours. So beware of buying this product,not worth for a $10 or $20 savings you get.
The audio quality is crisp, basses are awesome. Im not an audiophile but i really notice the difference, which is big, between these and other headphones. The music played by these can be played at low volumes and i can tolerate. Very clear. One thing though, music is leaked really bad by these after bout 40% wich is bad cuz u know ppl can hear what you hear, and to me i dont like. Its plastic and aluminium, not the most durable of materials but hell with a lifetime warranty whos complaining. Its either these or some 100+ headphones. take these. Your wallet, and ears will thank you.
I've had my dealings with FM transmitters before, from DLO to Monster FM transmitters, you name it I've had it. All I have to say is that they're really a waste of money. The only good thing about them is that they charge your ipod or zune, otherwise then that their sound quality sucks, never a good reception. My suggestion is this, buy an AUX cable for $3 on Amazon and save your money.
it works perfect for my portable HD on travels with music and stories for my laptop
i have been using a trackball mouse for several years.not having to move a mouse over limited desktop real estate and faster cursor movement is why.i was using a logitech mouse that began to not work with some newer windows (vista and 7???) versions.the logitech was a good product and i prefer it to the kensington. to me it has better hand ergonomics.but this kensington works every bit as well as the similar logitech.two buttons and an easy moving marbled-trackball in the center allow precise fingertip control and make cutting and pasting, menu and browser-tab selection easier.being slightly cheaper than logitech is also a plus.
I saw no change in network performance. A network is only as fast as its weakest link which will always be the ISP.Furthermore, if you wish to play on a LAN, then all the computer connected will require the same card to get that extra 7% of whatever its promising. Honestly, a standard gigabit card with proper switching hub will be super fast and be alot less money. Unless your just buying it for the metal K which you cannot even see because its facing down in the case.All in all... your better of buying a better video card or more memory.
I ordered this item and couldn't get it to work. I tried hooking it up to my computer and receiving the signal one room away. I just got static. I then tried using my mp3 player for the source signal, but still static. I then brought a radio into the same room as the transmitter, but still just got static. I returned the product. I must say the return was simple and I even got an apology letter from C. Crane Company stating, "I am very sorry the merchandise didn't work out for you." They even included a one dollar bill for my "time and patience". One dollar might not seem like much, but how many other companies even bother to send an apology letter?
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.
Excellent. Well made, very spacious (maybe too spacious if anything), easy to adjust for varying lens sizes etc, comfortable to wear. Far better than the traditional camera bag.
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.
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 used them to connect Klipsch Quintet III speakers to Yamaha RX-663BL AV Receiver. It worked fine.
The SIIG serial cables might be a little more expensive than the generic cables but well worth it.These are also not as flexabile as the cheaper cables, which I now learned the hard way that they should be.The SIIG's have moved at least 20 terabytes these last few months and have yet to find errors after verification.I now also use then to verify if the external HDD has any errors and utility work.Do your self a favor and bypass lower quality cables.I saved a few bucks and lost gigs of data due to coruption and problematic connection issues with lower quality generic cables.Trouble shooting is imposible with bad cabels.Works fine with a 1 TB Western Digital and Segates, as long as the external and SATA HDW has decent BIOS.
I've owned many Macs, starting with an 040 Performa, and purchased even more when I taught high school journalism classes. Through the use and abuse of students and my own children, I have learned just how durable Mac hardware and software is, in comparison with products in the PC world. During many years of teaching, I had one visit from the IT dude, while my PC using colleagues vied for his services.The G4 iBook replaced a Ti Powerbook with one of the notorious broken hinges, and I was unhappy with the Powerbook, because it had not been as reliable as my other Macs. However, my iBook has proven very reliable. The operating system (OS 10.3.9) has been seldom crashed, and the case seems really tough. I have enjoyed the built in Airport and Superdrive, and the iLife software included makes photography and video editing easy. Indeed, the only real problem has been the letters wearing off of the keyboard. Apple replaced the first one under the extended warranty (which is a good idea for a traveling notebook) and I will need another one soon. Most people don't type as much as I do, but as a writer, I really pound the keyboard, so five of my letters are no longer legible.All in all, this has been my favorite Mac, because it travels with me everywhere I go, and it has been very reliable. I hope all of the newer Macs are just as good as this one!
The editorials and top-rated reviews of this printer say everything there is to say about this printer.I'd have given this printer 5 stars if it weren't for a few things that bug me.1. The front door that's supposed to automatically open doesn't always open , neither when something is printed, or when pressing the manual open button. I have to hit the door a few times for it to open. One of the other reviewers mentioned this about theirs too, and said it's probably not 'broken in' yet. I hope that's the case. In any case, I just leave the door open so paper doesn't get jammed up inside.2. I was hoping fax reception would allow me to choose my PC as the destination, rather than it always printing the fax, but this is not a choice.3. I wasn't looking for a printer that could print on CDs, and it's not a published feature, but it IS an option for the European models. There is a 'hack' to enable this, as mentioned by another reviewer, but why disable this feature for US models? Just the fact that it's disabled on models sold in the US bugs me.Anyway, I'm glad I've finally found a good quality printer. I'm through with HP and Epson, until the technological tide changes anyway.My HP printers always ended up with paper pick-up problems, and the integrated print head in the ink cartridge price killed me. Both HP and Epson's electronics would just give up after a few years. Only time will tell the quality of this Canon product.
The Zen Micro Photo 8 GB MP3 Player is terrific. It is easy to use both for adding songs and play back. The menu navigation is well done.A few days after our MP3 player arrived it died. There was no misuse. Amazon sent us a replacement with no difficulty. I suppose that was a fluke.
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.
Minutes to assemble and fit the speakers perfectly. Great option when not mounting on the wall. Excellent value for Bose.
Bought this as inexpensive alternative to Ipod Photo. Now wishing I had just paid the extra bucks upfront, as I will likely end up paying MORE in the long run). First, (for anyone considering this over Ipod Photo, like I did), the LCD screen isn't very good for picture viewing due to low resolution. The average cheapo digicam LCD is much better than this. This LCD is more on par with a mediocre color cell-phone display. The Ipod photo screen is sharper and obviously superior. Despite the screen quality difference, I still decided to go with this player because it was roughly $80 cheaper after rebates and savings. Sound quality is actually pretty good, and the included earbuds aren't bad. Sound is loud and crisp, as long as you leave it alone. Any tweaking of the included EQ introduces too much noticeable distortion. Barely a month after purchase, the hard drive gave out. It wouldn't recognize anything over 3GB. Called Samsung, received a repair authorization and sent it to a repair facility in Jersey (shipping was our responsibility). Turnaround time was about a week or so and they replaced the hard drive. After receiving the unit back, we noticed during the FIRST use that the battery dropped to about half of its normal capacity (gave out after three or so hours of continuous play). Called Samsung again, got another repair authorization, and was again advised that shipping would be OUR responsibility. however.... I'm strongly considering using the product replacement plan that I (THANKFULLY!) purchased with the unit and just getting something more reliable. I might have gotten a lemon, but I have to call it based on my experience which, as you see, isn't even worth the one star I was forced to give it.
Cursory tests seem to work -- you'll be able to log in to the print server's web page (slow, but it eventually loads), pings work, small 1-page test documents work... everything's working, right?Think again.The networking on this product is extremely flaky. Don't bother using the DHCP option -- it will forget to renew its address after it expires. Fixed address is the only way to go. Even then, large documents and continuous streams of traffic cause it to hang, eventually causing your print job to abort after 20 or so pages.DLink's QA really dropped the ball on this one. Try your luck with a different brand.
eos-1d mark II digital this camera i use two months a little hard to use because it has a lot of things.i am not a proffecianal but i liked very muchthe pictures is the best like any camera i had.
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!
I got this to hold me over while I wait to get the full buttkicker lfe kit. This is a pretty nice addition to gaming. pickup for sure!
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
We've used this for about a month and it mostly works fine. It handles our Sony Bravia TV and Comcast cable box quite well, down to the elaborate menu multi-way rocker button. But we've yet to get it to emulate our Sony BluRay controller, and Sony's on-line support was of no help.The manual is terse but clear enough if you read it very carefully. Still haven't tackled programming the multi-function buttons.
It's irritating that you can get wireless headphones to the TV and everything else, but they're hard to find for a regular old computer. (The Bluetooth headset is too irritating for my husband to wear for long hours of gameplay). With this cord and the adapters that come with it, he can quickly and easily switch between a set of headphones and the regular computer speakers without having to reach all the way under the table to the back of the computer tower for the headphone jack. If you're deciding between headphone extension cords, (and perhaps you're too young to remember phone cords like this) yes, the coiled cord is definitely worth it. It's out of your way when you're not using it - one less cable to trip over - and this cord almost certainly extends long enough for what you need, unless your placement is so far away that you need an extension for your monitor cable as well.
First, let me tell you that I have been using iPod/iTunes for last 4 years and I think iPods are great music players. That said, Zune is a very impressive first attempt by Microsoft to gain an entry into the mp3 players market. I have been using the player for last couple of days and I have been nothing but impressed with this player.Pros:1. Works with mp3, aac, wma etc. It had no problem importing my entire iTunes library using the zune software. It also preserved all my playlists and order of songs (impressive). I didn't have any problems with the software as some people of reported - there is a firmware upgrade that you need to install right when you install the software from the CD (that comes with the zune). This could be painful to some - but hey iPods do not come with any CDs at all and you have to download the entire iTunes software anyway. So overall the installation was pretty straight forward.2. Zune is fast. I mean blazing fast - when you browse through the playlists/albums and select a song/playlist to play - its instantaneous. The album art appears instantly, the song starts playing instantly with absolutely no lag. I tried using my friend's 5.5 Gen iPod (30 GB) and it had visible lags of 1-2 seconds between pressing the center button and the song starting to play.3. Up/down, left/right click - works better and more intuitive in my opinion. The circular click wheel is good - but to me this is *much* more intuitive and easy. Add to the fact that there is circular scrolling in the menu. In iPods when you reach the end of a list (playlist/menu/settings anything) you have to go back up - it doesn't just go from bottom to top in a circular scroll.4. Integrated FM tuner. Always a plus (apple charges $50 for it).5. More customizable interface. You can choose/create your own themes, wallpapers etc. Adds a little personal touch.6. Big screen. Its only a little bigger but looks like a huge screen in front of the iPod. The resolution may be same - but makes watching videos/pictures that much more comfortable.7. Sturdy construction. No fingerprints/scratches.Cons:1. No podcast directory. I am going to miss that.2. No games - c'mon microsft - at least solitaire/bricks etc.3. Zune software needs a lot of improvement. Microsoft's own money system where you buy "points" in a chunk and then buy songs for 79 "points" each (comes to about a $1 per song) sucks. Thats very stupid and needs to be made simple like iTunes.4. A little bulkier than iPod. Well I guess thats a part of making it more rugged and scratchproof. Not too bad for a HDD based player as most people who need it for workouts etc. will get a flash based player.Overall a great start by Microsoft. From a hardware point of view, Zune is excellent. The software needs improvements (lots of it).The iPod, zune rivalry is good for the consumers as this can only lead to improvements in both the iPod and the Zune, with us being the winners. I would like to give it a 4.5 stars (same as I would give the iPod). Depending on your preference you may like one over the other - I like both.On a whole - a recommended buy!
I compared this product withSony Alpha RMT-DSLR1 Camera Remote (Black)for my new A550. I decided to go for the infrared remote control instead. The infrared remote can do everything the wired remote commander can do except one thing. If you want a shutter speed slower than 30 sec (bulb) buy the this product. If you don't require this function, buy the infrared remote controller instead. The infrared remote controller has the benefit that you can stand 10 meters in front of the camera and take a photo of yourself. There is also a 2 sec delay button, so you don't have to stand directing the remote when the photo is taken. Add to this that the remote is much cheaper and the choice is clear. There are also a bunch of playback buttons to be used when camera is attached to television set on the infrared remote controller, but I'm not using them
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 =)
3 Year Update:Still going strong. While it's falling behind on the HD resolution compared to new TVs, it is fine for watching TV programs and standard DVDs. Great for Comcast OnDemand programs, too. No breakdowns of any kind. Highly reliable and built like a tank. Will probably end up in a bedroom soon for many more years of service.Prior Review:I've seen a lot of bad reviews here. I may have been fortunate, or others just got part of a bad batch. Not a single problem in over 18 months. Works like a dream. And I paid 350.00 including shipping in '05. Not a refurb, either.The only significant complaint I have is that it is a 15:9 aspect ratio. The top and botton are slightly cropped. It's only a problem when a sports event displays stats very high or very low on the picture, such as with some football games. It can get cut off a bit then. Another minor complaint is that it has a 1-second pause when switching inputs. If I need to go from the input 1 source to the input 4 source, it seems to take a long time to get through the inputs.Positives: Outstanding for DVD movies. Great picture with analog cable. You just can't beat a tube. No artifacts like you get with a plasma or LCD.Remote is very good, and the set works automatically with my cable remote.It is very heavy, but it's a welcome change from some of the paper thin plastic electronics gear I'm seeing a lot of lately. Everything in electronics seems so flimsy now, it's nice to have a tank sometimes. Once you put it in place, why would you need to move it?
Works as advertised and functions well. Would suggest to anyone needing to split out their video feed.
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.
I search from Amazon and get the best price. I don't care about the color. Over all it is a wonderful product.
I got this for a baby shower gift, and it is Great! I did have a small problem with static at first, but found that I had it too close to a medal antenna that was on my small boom box I have in the baby room for playing soothing sounds CD's. Once I moved it about 1.5 feet away from it, all the static disappeared.My husband and I keep one of the hand held parent recovers in our bed room plugged in at all times, and the other moves around the house with us (3-level home) weather we are down stairs watching TV, out in the garage tinkering on one of our cars or motorcycle, in the computer room or in the kitchen, it is always loud and clear. I can even go in the back yard and play ball with the dogs and it is always loud and clear or go get the mail in the front yard. No problems with it. And we LOVE it.I recommend if you have any static or noise problems, to just play with the channels and move the receiver (the baby's end) around the room, some times things in the baby room will cause some noise. Just be patient and play with it, and you will find the perfect place for it to work the best for your home and needs. Like I said, it only took me to move ours once to find the perfect place.Plain and Simple... It is a Great buy, has Great Reception and will pick up even the smallest sounds like the baby's breathing if you turn the volume up on the parent's end. Very impressive! It is also a Great buy on the price.
I did some research on monopods, and wasn't even sure I could use one. However, I bought this and took it on a 3 week trip to Playa del Carmen and Cancun. It packs nicely in the suitcase. We walked for miles one day and I noticed how nice it was to have the camera attached to the collapsed monopod which I carried in my hand, since there was no weight hanging around my neck. I think it really helped my photos, especially the early morning ones where I try to use low ISO's to capture noise-free tonalities. I did find that once the monopod gets wet, it is difficult to dry....water just seems to get trapped in the telescoping leg, and it can take days to dry it completely. This monopod is a very good value.
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 product arrived new and in time. Some disappointment that it does not work well with Polar CS400 heart rate transmitter
This is a wonderful product which allows me peace of mind knowing that a sudden power surge will not destroy my HDTV, receivers, speakers, cable boxes, DVD player and DVR. I highly recommend this product to any that want the same "peace of mind."Gary D. MooreRichardson, Texas
Had everything I need and then some. You cannot beat this for the price. Walmart couldn't even come close on this.
The replacement battery was received in good condition and right on time. I am very happy with my purchase experiences through Amazon.
Received item within the time period stated. Merchandise was exactly as described and was exactly the item Needed. The overall satisfaction with the process was great!
I bought this memory to give fresh air to my computer. Personally , I never thought that will improve performance to levels that it did!, near 15-20%, My old memory was generic and the change was very notorious.I also tested others brands but with no good results.It was a simple solution to upgrade, but watch out, don't make a mistake with the brand. Take this one!Simply, a great product!
Executive Summary The D-Link Wired Internet Video Camera (WIVC) held great promise as a comparable featured unit for considerable less money than its competitors. However, the WIVC simply did not work as advertised when making the necessary configurations for image viewing from the internet. Although online and telephone product support was exceptional in every way, neither support channel was able to make the necessary configurations to enable the WIVC for internet viewing. Thus, if you are looking for an inexpensive LAN based wired internet video camera, the D-Link 900 is worth the $80. However, if internet imaging is a must, then stick with the ultra reliable AXIS Communications 20x series internet video cameras.PriceD-Link Shop $129, PriceGrabber $82.74Pros&#62; Image resolution can be adjusted from 320 by 240 to 640 by 480. Under both image resolutions, on-screen text, e.g., date, time, and location, can be read easily&#62; Image compression rate, frame rate, brightness control, contrast control, saturation control, and light frequency can be end user adjusted; however, the out of box defaults are acceptable&#62; The WIVC stand is solid with sturdy directional knobs that prevent the camera head from jolting out of alignment with a slight touch&#62; Power and network connections are in the back of the unit allowing all cables to freely input into camera without twisting or pushing the camera head in the opposite direction of the cables&#62; Exceptional product support on the vendor's web site (link). Compact product page highlights product photo, description, installation guides, firmware downloads, application downloads, FAQ's, and multiple customer service contact points listed by telephone or email&#62; D-Link's camera management software, IPVLite, gives an administrator the ability to construct a single configuration profile, save the profile locally, and apply to unconfigured cameras through a discovery broadcast mechanism. The traditional Microsoft Windows interface presents all the camera's settings in a tabular layout making configuration quick and straightforwardCons&#62; The WIVC fails to be internet accessible behind a DSL modem, firewall, router, and DDNS configuration. The port assignments are complicated with a numbering scheme which is poorly described in the CD-ROM based manual. From what I could comprehend, the configuration process becomes exponentially more complicated with each WIVC added to the network. Note: Customer Support suggested I upgrade the firmware to resolve my issue. I upgraded from out of box version 2.20 to 2.28 with no resolution&#62; The browser configuration interface was very slow to draw and often failed to accept configuration changes. More often than not, the configuration would timeout, need to be re-applied, and F5 refresh was required to see the latest changes committed
I am so pleased to be able to focus on the pictures at hand vs. worry if I have enough space to continue shootingt my pictures for the event. I am very happy also with the price that Amazon has allowed me to purchase this memory card.
I bought it for $70 and it's never given me any trouble and the photo quality (especially) is surprisingly good. This is a great value in printers.
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.
Just finished my first weekend with the unit, and I have to say, it's a real treat to use. The screen is small, but its very high resolution so many details can be displayed on a relatively small device. The &quot;click-stick&quot; is a neat little idea for navigating the menus and scrolling the map around. One feature that I really liked about it, and the deciding factor between this and the emap, was that it's water resistant to 1 meter for 30 minutes. I plan on taking it river kayaking, so waterproof is good. The unit comes with 24MB of RAM, which I've found gets swallowed up very quickly by things like the MetroGuide maps. At around 8MB for every MetroGuide area, it doesn't give you much to go with. I did compare it to a friends emap unit, and the only things that would make the Vista better would be audio alerts and more RAM. Another rather strange thing about the device is that it would appear to be made for someone who is left handed. The &quot;Click-Stick&quot; is on the left hand side of the device, and me being right handed I'm constantly blocking the screen when I use it. I'm trainig my left hand to use it. :-)All in all, a great, compact, feature rich GPS device.
I was not pleased with this item despite the fact that it was made well. The case was made of hard, not flexible, leather and didn't conform to the shape of the camera very well. It was definitely not what I was expecting.
I had an easy time hooking them up and the picture on our HDTV is amazing. Thank you.
This fit great in my 2002 Kia Sedona. The plastic used is not the best I have seen in a kit, but not the worst either. You can't beat it for the price!
As soon as you charge the battery for the first time, you can take a picture. The quick start guide has all the information you need to perform all the common tasks with the camera. You can use the camera as a simple point and shoot, or take advantage of all its features. You can snap pictures less than 2 seconds apart. Great clarity until you reduce the megapixels too much with the digital zoom, but the camera tells you what your current mp level is, so you can monitor the quality before you snap. I recommend an extra battery and a card with plenty of extra memory so you can snap unlimited photos then pick and choose later. Only drawback is that the latch for the battery/memory door requires some dexterity to open and close. If you have clumsy fingers, you'll want to try to open the latch on a demo before you buy it. Also read my comment on Scott Rose's review.
I am very pleased with this product. the quality of the pictures is excellent. I have had trouble with the printer dock plus and it is getting serviced as we speak by kodak. The photo kit is a good value on Amazon as well. The cheapest that I found so far.
This battery is exactly like the original toshiba battery. Hard to tell the difference. Excellent quality.
Works great. Used to connect friends hard drive to my pc. Allowed me to recover family pictures. Cheaper than paying best buy to do it
when the product didnt work with the home computer after the sale they did not even respond to an email trying to figure out what to do. the product was shipped quickly.
For the money you can't go wrong. Got this to replace a older Cobra antenna and is a upgrade in preformance for sure. Added at least 2 miles to my talking range. Is it as good as my stainless steel whip on my jeep? No. But whips can be impractable .Good magnet, sticks tight at high speed. and seems well made. Be sure to check your SWR as with any antenna.Yes I would by another. Also with the right adapter this makes a great scanner antenna. Huge improvement over the little rubber duck antenna my hand scanner came with.
I got this drive from a friend so already i don't have a warranty. I put the hard drive into a known working external hard drive enclosure. this enclosure holds the drive upside down for reasons i will not delve into. When i turned the enclosure on the circuit board started smoking, after less than a second the foam under layer between the hard drive circuit board and the drive itself caught on fire and i did have some flames. i quickly powered off the device and took it outside as not to catch the container filled with paint thinner that was next to where i was working from catching on fire. The Fire died quickly. I called Western Digital about this issue and their comment was "This drive is no longer made so it should not be an issue." Well the drives are still sold at places like Ebay and here on Amazon. I want anyone thinking of buying this drive to think twice before buying it. its the second Western Digital drive i have worked on that has had overheating issues but its the first i have ever seen catch on fire. I hope none of you readers ever have the same issue i did.
I got this Apple 1GHz iMac, but it's a lemon.The speakers didn't sound at all when I first time turned it on.The screen quality is kind of fuzzy compare to Sony's and Apple LCD monitors.Also it's slow. Even the unit had 1GHz CPU with DDR, but it didn't make any big improvement with other slower iMac Models.The only thumb up feature is the styling look.It really can dress up your office, but don't count on it's performance.
I literally spent two weeks looking over specifications, features, prices, customer feedback and checking different review sites. It was a close battle between two printers, but I chose this one.So far, it is GREAT. Love the dual paper feed (I use one for regular paper and the other for shipping labels for my eBay sales) No more switching out paper back and forth.The LCD screen is very cool, makes any task simple by following on screen instructions.Great photo quality in my opinion. (Im no expert) and the printer itself looks great. Double sided printing is another over the top feature that put one of these in my home.Hey guys, guess what, any printer will use a lot of ink printing pictures. Its not like the printer is secretly hiding ink, its all going on the pictue to create detail and depth. Set it for a low resolution if you want to save ink.I am very pleased with it overall.
This is a excellent GPS for anyone going outdoors hiking, biking, or just walking to see how far you've gone. It's built well, easy to use after you look at the quick guide that comes with it and the batteries last a long time. Our Search and Rescue team uses this model for our missions so wanted to get one for personal use at Amazon's great price. Grab one before the supply runs out and don't go hiking without one...
If you want ajust a basic gps for your car this should be a good choice. Easy to use, great graphics and an attractive price tag. It does have a smaller display than other models or makes and does not have a bluethooth technology but if you do not need one then this would suit you fine and save you some money. Very reliable.
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.
After researching TV's for 2-3 weeks i finally bought this 40" model from a retailer. Amazon reviews were very helpful in deciding the product so i thought i would come back and write my own.There are definitely better Tv's than this one around like the Sony XBR series. But for the money (i paid 1100$ + tax) it definitely is a great buy. One good thing about this product like many other have mentioned is the black finish not like the piano black others have. It blends in great with my living room. Speakers sound great and for average user they can live with them for a while. Color's are very vivid, channels like Nat Geo and Discovery are a treat to watch. I looked at Sony XBR, Sony V3000, Sharp 43U series and also Samsung 40H61 model before i decided on this one. Many professional review sites like CNET, ConsumerReport seem to biased on one brand on another. User reviews here were much more helpful for me.Also regarding the 1080p/720p debate, my take is it does not affect TV's below 50" (just walk into any retailer and you can see it).happy hunting!
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.
The product packaging fails to mention that it is made for Mac's only. I purchased it and had to return it.
Buyers beware of buying this product. I have gone through two of these and they were all less than a year old. First one was replaced under warranty by Tripp-Lite. Tripp-Lite was great to work with, but I will never buy any of their products again. This product looks very nice from the outside, but has poor reliability inside. Both had the same problem of shutting off for no apparent reason. These units would shut off several times throughout the day and sometimes it took several tries to turn back on. Spend the extra money and look somewhere else.
This microphone works beautifully with our karaoke system. No complaints at all. Sounds clear and is great for the price, especially.
I bought a green ipod mini a few months ago when it was selling at $250. I wasn't sure at first whether I wanted a mini or an ipod with more capacity, I have about 25 cds and like a ton of music. Currently I have 249 songs on my ipod and I'm no where near to filling it. I figure,that by the time my music collection got bigger there would be a better music player out.I have seen the bigger sized ipods and they are much harder to use, the buttons on them are more like indents where you sort of have to rub your finger around to get the ipod to react. With my mini ipod the click wheel is very easy to get used to and the buttons on it react instantly to your touch.Its incredibly easy to find music on itunes, you can type in the names of the artist, album , soundtrack, song Etc. They also have lists of the top 100 songs for many categorys of music. The one problem I found with itunes was that THERE ARE NO BEATLES SONGS!, a slight problem which I'm sure you can solve by talking to your parents or your parents friends. Just put the cd in your computer and it loads teh songs.The sound gets VERY loud and the quality of it is good. Great price, buy it now
Oh, yes, it works. It is simple enough, and it is cheap in just about every sense of the word.There are really only a few complaints, but consider them carefully:- There are no instructions whatsoever for assembly, but it is simple enough... except:- There is only a small foam pad inside the case, in the back, to prevent the exposed electronics on most small drives from shoring on the metal case. There should be no shock hazard from 5V USB, but the drive could fail.- The tiny set screws to entomb your drive safely in the case may be lost if you breathe during the procedure.- The USB cable is completely non-conforming to the standards, it has the Type A plug on all 3 ends. Don't misplace this cable because you will have a hard time finding a replacement on this planet.On a more humorous note, I wonder what they thought the third end was for.-- This, as it turns out, is for power. If the USB port does not provide enough power for your drive, then plug the third USB-A connector into another power source... This does not change the USB design compliance, but at least explains the third plug.Pros:- Cheap- Easy and quick to assemble.- Plug-n-Play works with the standard drivers built into Windows, no disk.
Prints fast, great results, but everything else is slow. The selections on the printer's control panel lag and the motors for the ADF intake seem slow and labored. It's okay.
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.
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.
Epson Stylus CX7000F All-in-One Printer (C11C676001)Just brought this home, I bought a refurbed! unit cause I needed to scan an important document asap. I bought just based on features and price and I had to buy right then and there, and haven't read any reviews. I got home and read the reviews and was horrified at first. But I went ahead and installed downloaded drivers from the Epson website, only 2 drivers - printer and scanner. Restarted the PC and scanned and printed right away! No problems whatsoever. I didn't have to read the manual. Also tried the copy and fax receipt. I'm not sure if the bad experiences were mostly software related, but mine works out of the box. Easy operation, and the output is great, scan, print, and fax!
I got it in right before christmas eve. Great shipping time, I was impressed.
This router was easy to install, easy to upgrade the firmware, and the best part is it works! The firewall has cured one of my adware issues and my internet access runs seamlessly.
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.
I have owned these earbuds for 6 months now and these things are great, especially for the price. I like the long cord when I'm on a flight to somewhere. I just tuck my CD player in the seat in front of me and recline my seat back. As long as the earbuds are snug in your ear, you'll get amazing bass response. The downside to these is that you won't be able to hear outside noises, like when the beverage cart is rolling down the isle and smacks your arm/leg/head that is slightly leaning into the isle.Beware of beverage carts.
The sandisk 4GB is such a great deal, I use it in my cell phones and with the adapter, I can add more pics or documents to it and take it anywhere i need to, talk about convenient. I will be ordering more in the near future. Thanks for such great deals at amazon!
Real nice looking case, but does not fit the 4gig nano. The bottom hangs a little out, and the screen and scroll wheel does not line up. Also, the hold button on top is not accessible. Was disappointed about the fit, but cannot complain for the price I got it for.
I ordered the scanner after doing research on the Internet and finding many solid references to the CanoScan 8400F. The purchase price was very competitive at Amazon.com and delivery was quick. The product was what I had expected and it has performed flawlessly. I would recommend the scanner to anyone who needs a home scanner that's easy to use out of the box with minimal setup.
After much consideration and review of Nikon's new, lower-priced DSLRs, I am purchasing another 8700 to replace my stolen (alas) 8700. I have worked with Nikon's digital cameras for the last five years, consistently producing respectable photographs for use in lectures and as gifts for relatives.If you are familiar with Nikon's digital cameras (for instance, you have an older Coolpix model), the menu set-ups will be fairly easy to adapt to. I do find the four side buttons on the camera to be a bit vexing--in moments of panic ("There is an elephant walking towards the car") one may forget exactly what has to be done with them.My only complaints about this camera are its low ISO, which means you often have to use a flash for indoor shots; and its lack of a manual focus ring for very low-light shots.The macro pictures are gorgeous, and the telephoto action shots I've gotten with it are clear, crisp, and blow up nicely to 16x20. I chose this camera over a digital SLR not so much for the $200 to $300 savings as for the size. It is small enough to fit in my handbag, which means that I can visit small villages in southern Africa without a big honking camera hanging off of my neck. The preceeding camera was nicked by a dishonest handyman--not stolen from me on the street. I know that some reviewers have mentioned durability problems, but I've had no trouble carrying it in my handbag and using it almost daily for eleven months.If you can't afford the DSLRs but need a high-quality camera now now, or if you want the convenience of a camera small enough to fit into a medium-sized handbag, this is the camera for you.
I'm sure this is not for everyone. I bought it to use with a 1250 mm telephoto lens. Was too heavy for stability with a standard camera type tripod. This fills the bill for me just fine.Pro's: Very stable. Love the cable operated adjustments for vertical-horizontal fine adjustments. The mount has adequate strength and length to support long (but narrow) attachments.Con's: It's a bit long (folded) for travel. In spite of that however, it's not really tall enough for &#34;normal&#34; camera use. Only height adjustment is extending or retracting legs. Pan has a knob to allows the head to turn easily. Height does not. Strictly friction and pretty tight.That said, I only included the Con's for information to those who would buy it for conventional camera usage. Nothing I listed in the con's (except maybe the overall height of 45&#34;), really has any effect on my use.Overall, if you need a good stable platform at a reasonable price, this should work for you.
This looked liek a good case & great deal...but, the fit is so tight it scraped the finish off the new PDA I was trying to protect :(Not worth it at any price!
This TV arrived and it did look nice. But I have to say that a glossy frame is very impractical, and just plain stupid. Here's why:On the same day the TV arrived, dust started to accumulate on the glossy frame. It makes the TV look like it was in a bad wash job out of a dishwasher. And when you try to wipe the dust off, you get streaks everywhere. The tiny dust particles scratch it; and there is NOTHING you can do about it.Now let's get to the image quality. For some reason, this 1080p display appears to not show anything progressive. The TV said it was receiving 1080p, but I still noticed lines that looked like scan lines. Scan lines in 1080i looked only slightly worse when playing a movie. Playing 1080p PS3 games showed that there is a significant visual difference between 1080p and 1080i: much more aliasing everywhere.I was able to tell when I was watching First Blood on Blu-Ray. Then I started seeing it everywhere. It's also easy to spot if I get close to the TV and move my head up and down. I was very disappointed. I wasn't too upset about the three or four dead pixels that I got, but this got me upset.So because I wasn't sure if this flaw was a characteristic of the display, I sent it back and got a Sony 32S3000. They are both the same price, but I'm downgrading in resolution to 720p. I was nervous about downgrading the resolution, but I was surprised at how much it wasn't an issue.
I have no complaints. Yeah there heavy but I know that before I bought them.For a true amateur you can't go wrong with these
I use an old zune 30 in my car, the physical buttons allow me to change songs and volume without looking. Perfect for my needs and built to last.
Speakers worked intermittently the few times I tried using it. Rated battery only because I had to, never tried it using batteries.Returned it after the third try of getting it to work properly.
Pretty happy with the quality for the money paid. If I need anything louder, I'll probably go with Logitech!
Dymo is the first company I found that offered a way to print pendaflex tab inserts. I had been using a Sharpie pen for 20 years to organize my files. The Dymo is so easy to use and the tabs look SO PROFESSIONAL it dramatically streamlined the organization of my home office and made tax prep so much easier -- I could easily file & retrieve everything. It was a pleasure to open my file drawer -- so neat & organized. It was so easy to make files that I didn't mind at all -- so I filed everything. I started with the Labelwriter 330 alternating tab inserts and shipping labels. Then I bought a 2nd one for my office at work (to organize my files and print professional shipping labels instead of hand writing them). However, it was a little inconvenient to switch rolls -- from tab inserts to labels -- so when the LabelWriter Twin Turbo came out, I bought it for my home office and took the other 2 to work. Then I discovered that the TwinTurbo can print stamps. What a huge time saver. The software is excellent. I set up an account in a few minutes. The website and software for the stamps was well designed & intuitive. The result: I feel organized and efficient at home and at work. The only negative would be the cost of the labels. I recall they are about $12 a roll -- but there are several web sites where you can find them for less -- like LabelCity. I have found rolls on sale at office supply places like like Office Max and Staples also. I rate this machine as INDISPENSIBLE for anyone who values being organized and professional.
I was definitely skeptical of these headphones, but they have great sound and you get used to how they look very soon.
It works really well with my Nikon D60... i just set-up the D60 with perfect camera angle and i get to be in the picture too.
We were so pleased with this little TV that we bought a second one. We bought the first TV for the kitchen. We bought the second identical model for a shelf in front of our treadmill. We have not experienced the "chirping" problem that two other reviewers described with either of our TVs. The headphone feature when using it with the treadmill is very nice. We also like the sleek, contemporary style.We give this TV a 5 star rating. It met our expectations for a TV this size and for the price.
In the past I had purchased just the replacement batteries and moved the wiring circuit from the old batt to the new. I have only had 50% success doing that. This time around I ordered this cartridge complete with the wiring harness from the supplier.Replacement took less than 5 minutes and what I thought to be a defective battery back-up unit turned out to be a faulty wiring harness. The replacement pack connected and tested out the following day. I have since ordered another and replaced our second one. Highly recommend this replacement cartridge if you have a failing battery in your power supply. Can't be any easier to replace. Highly recommend.
We needed a new printer to replace two Epson inkjet printers that had stopped working. After doing some research and on the advice of a relative we chose the 6980 due to the Mac/PC compatibility and the fact that we could hook it up to our network (an ethernet cable even comes with the printer).I found the installation instructions easy, and had it hooked up to the PC in no time. We then installed the software on the Mac laptop and followed the instructions, and everything worked fine - we can now print from the laptop, no cables required! We haven't done any extensive printing, but so far, we're very happy with the Deskjet 6980.
The unit is easy to program. Does exactly what you want it to do. It's easy to program & very portable. Recommend it highly
I've tried Motorola, Cobra and some others. Even though this isn't perfect, it's hands down better than any other I've had. Of course the 26 miles is bogus, just as if it said 5 mile or 10 mile. I believe they must be talking about the vacuum of space. But it does have great range, and the biggest positive is the clarity of sound. Extremely clear. The only gripe is the volume. I wish it could be a little louder. I use them outside and traffic noise sometimes makes me have to put the unit closer to me ear. But you can always use the headset which comes with it.I purchased 2 of these and was impressed. So I got 2 more.
I have expensive Leica and Nikon binoculars but needed something good that I could carry around with me and not worry about getting stolen, dropped. These Meades were perfect. Cheap, very good view for the money. Good to keep as an extra pair when someone shows up and you don't want a novice using your Leicas. I appreciate a good view and the center resolution on these is very good.
I have had mine for 3 years and not a one problem with it. Would recommend Panasonic to anyone.
It's so nice to be able to hold a nice, small, compact housing with all bells and whistles. This is a great design for travel.
Super tare.Merge bestial cu Linux.Dar daca ai "norocul" sa uploadezi un firmware dubios e cam nasol.
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.
This camera replaced Canon's ZR85, which was another lightweight, no-frills camera. This one is even lighter, and a fair bit smaller. It fits just right in the palm of my hand. If it was any smaller or lighter it would be awkward -- I like there to be a little bit of weight to a camera, since that gives it a litle bit of stability due to inertia; as it is it is just right.It has more functions than you'd really want in such a camera -- if you are ever going to do something with the footage you will be using a computer and an editing program, so you don't really need the editing modes on the camera. Still, there's no complaint here, and it's flexible enough for most non-professional, home users.My only complaints are: when they "upgraded" to the ZR200 from the ZR85, they got rid of the neck strap. So this unit is totally free floating and you have to be more careful about dropping it. I suppose you could rig a neck strap but it isn't included and it would be a little more awkward, since the slots they give you to fasten a strap are very close together. I ended putting one on there but rarely use it, because it makes the camera twist around a bit. I really liked the neck strap on my ZR85 as a way of stabilizing the camera: I could put the camera down near my waist, and look through the LCD monitor, and the tension from the neck strap would help me keep the camera steady as I walked, usually while filming my children ahead of me. The other complaint is that the viewfinder on this one no longer swivels up and down, but is fixed in place. This makes it much less usable for me -- because it means that the camera has to swivel with your head if you are using the viewfinder. It means that I use the LCD screen much more often than I used to, and that runs the battery down much more quickly. Still, for simplicity and convenience and ease of use, you'd be hard pressed to find a better camera at this price.
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.
After purchasing this unit from a trusted dealer who recommended it I was amazed to discover that you cannot scan forward or back at more than x1! Try getting 20 minutes through a video with very long (or no) chapters (e.g. the 'Making of' video on the 'Shining' DVD, jumping back to an earlier part of the video to look at something again, and then trying to get back to where you left off 20 minutes further in. You can't do it without sitting through the rest of the video again! Unnacceptable in my book. I returned it immediately and bought a Sony DVP S-530D. Now I discover that unit has a serious lip-synch problem on the second layer of dual-layer DVDs. Several of my DVDs are unwatchable on it because of this. Consumers deserve better than stupid usability and technical flaws like these.
This little memory card was an excellent price, and is just as advertised. Much cheaper to purchase on-line than at home. Arrived very fast, and has given me no problems. Thanks!
My original remote broke on my alarm, I ordered this one and my alarm was purring like a kitten again
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!
Excellent for photographing the moon. I have not yet tried it on the stars and deep space objects. It is high quality focusing tool and essential in astrophotography.
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.
Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Same if not better quality than most HDMI cables, at a fraction of the price? Sign me up. Currently using this to connect my laptop to a HD TV, and it works perfectly. Would recommend to anyone!
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.
I ordered this online and now wish I had my money back! The picture is excellent but it will not read or format any recordable media; I bought Sony DVD+RW discs and the unit continually gives the message that the disc needs to be cleaned. I'm going out to buy a new unit that will record discs.
I'll try to keep this short due to the simple fact that i don't even want to hear/type the name SHUFFLE EVER AGAIN!! I personally have been been through FOUR of these pieces of junk!! YES FOUR SHUFFLES!! Every one plays fine for a few days and even up to 2 weeks then for one reason or another it doesn't work. Simply won't play music PERIOD!! I get a green light now and then, but it seems as if it's only the faint flickering heartbeat of a cheap device. I know all about the "lenthy" *yeah right* troubleshooting options listed in the manual as well, no luck.Why do i keep buying them do you ask? Well, i happen to like Itunes and the Shuffle is the perfect size/unit for me. I use it soley for the gym so i want something small and simple for a few songs. I've been hoping that one would eventually work. Thank God for warranties!! I couldn't be more wrong. What's even more pathetic is that i still have the forth one in my possesion ATM and it hasn't worked in days. Believe me....i've tried every tactic in the world to get these things working and no luck...Guess what tho, I go to fiddle with it today and it turns on for 5 mins. then turns off again and won't go back on..HAHAH YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME APPLE!! AM I TO BE TEASED NOW?!?!?!?...Whats with these things. They seem to have a mind of their own and turn on and off as they choose. I'm done..What Apple needs to do is work on making a RELIABLE unit instead of pushing any old thing out on to the market to make that holiday sale!!
One of the best upgrades to my hardware. The sound is great and the compact size does not take over my desk.
iPOD 80GB was my first experience. Easy to use, easy to load songs, and it is just EASY. Love the sound and ability to navigate on the iPOD. No complaints other than deciding when to stop loading suff onto it..:-)
I have two of NP-FP90 since Sep. 2006 for our trip to Grand Teton & Yellowstone NP.While receiving them, I charged and discharged them completely for three times and they had pretty stable performance. It still have over 95% of capacity if I just left it along for three months and then still played as very beginning.I give it five stars after owning them for more than six months. Considering of getting the third one so that they will cover more the recording time on my DCR-SR100 with SQ.
Does what it is supposed to do reasonably well. Doesn't live up to all the hype about its backup software, its far too time consuming and one has limited control over the way it saves the data.
Zumo works great, however, the item was incorrectly packaged. They had two car mounts, instead of 1 car mount and 1 motorcycle mount.The people at Zumo were extremely NOT helpful. Their customer service is terrible. They would not replace the mount, without going through a dog and pony show that was ridicules.I needed the motorcycle mount for a weekend trip, and they said it would take weeks to get a replacement to me, if they could at all. I have never experienced such poor customer service. Was quicker just to buy a new mount.This was no fault of Amazon, as they do not do the packaging. Amazon is great, and will shop with them again. I doubt I buy any more Garmin products though - as they will not offer the basic support thats required from a company of this caliber.
I tried to get this picture frame to work on two PCs running XP. On one machine it would freeze up the mouse requiring a reboot. On the second it took multiple times connecting to a USB port until the drive was recognized. Once I finally loaded picture the frame worked as expected but forget about trying to load other pictures. Frustrating and a waste of time. Don't buy this product.
The "My Book" was really easy to set up and use. I did reformat the drive, and then used it to copy files from one PC to another. The Firewire installed its own driver, and worked without any intervention on my part. Definately a 5 star product.
The sub woofer gives this baby some really good bass! I would have to recommend to anyone wanting more bass!
My laptop's adapter had a major short and I needed a new one...QUICK! Amazon.com came through for me once again. Very reasonable priced and the delivery wasn't that long, especially during the Christmas season. Thank you Amazon.com.
MAYBE THE BEST WIRELESS HEADPHONE IN THE MARKET TODAY, YOUR SIGNAL IS CLEAR AND STRONG,FOR CHECK THE BATTERY BOX, IS A LITTLE DEFICIENT , ONLY ACCEPT NI-MH 600 M-AH BATTERYS, !!!, IS POSSIBLE OBTAIN MORE POWER IN THE NEXT MODEL? , IS A GOOD BRAND RECOMENDED FOR QUALITY , DESIGN AND PRICE IS A GOOD DEAL.ONLY THE MANUAL OF USE IS REALLY POOR,GO AHEAD IF YOU PREFER RANGE AND ACCEPTABLE SOUND, PLEASE MRS.SENNHEISSER TECHNICIANS IN THE FUTURE INCLUDE BEST BATTERIES.
I have used these TDK DVD-R discs regularly in the past and never had any problems with them. At the time the media ID was either TTG02 or TTH02 which are rated as "first class media: almost flawless burns with 95-100% reliable results".However, to my disappointment my last spindle of discs had the media ID: CMC MAG AM3 which is "4th class media: pathetic garbage media, landfill material, about 0-50% success rate". This is the same media code as Staples house brand dvd-rs which I bought for $3.00 for a 50 disc pack during their sale.Because it's impossible to know what media code you'll be purchasing and the trouble of returning opened media - I suggest staying away from this product. For the same price get TY's or Verbatims and know that you'll have a disc that will burn flawlessly and will outlast most others.
This device has all the attributes I'm looking for but I can't install it. I'm more upset at Microsoft, they won't let me opt to allow a non digitally signed driver which is what comes with this device.Syba SD-U1IRDA-NM USB Fast Infra-Red Adapter
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.
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.
If you invest in an expensive lens for your camera you need to protect it . I choose canon because of the quality of there products so i am assured i would not be disappointed .
Impossible to get on and off and I have 3 bad connectors that cause 2 different channels to go out. Would not buy again
Purchased the Sony STR-DG710 6.1 Home Theater Receiver to match with Sony 5.1 speaker system and Visio HDTV ...the sound is 'unreal'! So realistic that my dogs go wild thinking someone/thing is in or outside the house.The two (2) HDMI inputs and single HDMI output made the DVR and DVD installation so easy I was up and running in 15 minutes. An additional bonus is using the DVR (cable box) HDMI input allows you to shut-off the HDTV and listen to the TV station - great for both talk/sport shows and the cable music channels (which I never tuned in before).Great product, great sound, and better price - 5 Star!
Great 3-n-1. Has printer , fax and scanner capabilities and is very user friendly.
I agree with many of the negative reviews here. I say ditto. After trying several adapter cards and being no closer to being set up I gave up and returned the unit and all the adapter cards I tried
I needed a firewire for my Lexar "CompactFlash" Reader. This firewire is precisely the tool for the task. Speed is desired and speed what is delivered.
If you're looking for a rock solid radio that is absolutely water proof then this is it. Very solid construction, great reception, over fantastic design. Very pleased - worth every dime.
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!
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.
just wanted to add a couple of negative points to the other positive reviews (i agree with most of those).i bought this camera via amazon and it took less than an hour to figure out the features (there aren't that many) and controls. i guess its a good camera in this price range but it doesn't adapt very well to movements. video appears blurred/shaky when you move the camcorder sideways while shooting (a little faster than a turtle :))i noticed a stop-and-continue when playing back a long, non-stop recording (> 5 mins). initially i thought it could be because i am playing back the dvd directly through the camcorder but the brief (~1 sec) pauses do exist in the mpg files i extracted to my computer. Other than these two issues, it has been working fine.Speaking of the software, its just horrible. You need to connect the handy cam to your computer to install the software (why would i install this useless software if i don't have this handy cam). after you get through installation, it won't allow me to save files (in mpg format) in a different folder. you need to register a folder before you can start using it (seriously!). after saving the files in mpg format, you are better of using some other software program.
Might as well use the camera timer and run into a shot. Apparently the remote system on the 5100 is completely proprietary in that we get only so many seconds per use and if we don't use the remote the camera switches back to whatever setting it had before. In other words, if there's a way to set this camera on a pod and wait for the shot to happen (like an animal coming to a den or nest, etc.) it's not going to work with this remote system. Instructions for the remote use in the camera manual are also very poor.
Not what I was expecting from item description. The decription specifies D+R media, but I was sent DVD-R media with the same item #. Could not process return request online.
I purchased the MFC-210C on clearance for approx. $50 almost 2 years ago (Jan 2005) and have been very well pleased. All I really needed was a color scanner (to replace an old PaperPort single sheet black & white scanner) that would work with PaperPort software. I already have access to a laser printer so the printer function was a bonus. I read before I bought it that ink was more reasonable for this printer than for many other inkjets and I've found that to be true. Yesterday I installed the 3rd black and Cyan cartridges (22 months since printer setup) and it still has 30% left in the other 2 cartridges, which are only the 2nd ones in this printer's life. You can buy 8 cartridges on eBay for under $20. If you're a light printer user, the ink cost will be under $20/yr, which is not out of line for an inkjet printer. When it says the ink is empty, the cartridge still has quite a bit of visible ink left. However, it's not worth damaging the print head to save 25 cents worth of ink. Besides, the cartridge was 10 months old, which is well beyond the 6 month ink expiration date, which applies to most or all ink jet printers.
Small and sleek. Perfect for a Mac or other small PC. I love it!
Product is great! This could be the iPOD killer. For under $150 (great Amazon Deal) Sound is pretty good and the screen is really nice. I got a 6GB device that plays mp3, Video in several formats, picutres, FM radio, and FM and voice recording! My daughter loves it!!
This is a great product for the price, I use it to connect my Playstation 3 to my HP monitor, it works flawlessly and there is no reason to spend extra money on any other cable, fancy cables are only for long distances and high end home theaters. Would recommend this product to friends and family!
I was very pleased with these headphones. The sound quaility is great and I find them to be very comfortable. Would recommed these to my friends.
Finally, a reasonably priced housing unit for us boaters! The thing with boats is, they want to get twice as much for the same stuff as for cars when it is made for boats. UV rays would ordinarily destroy a radio in a few seasons, but I have had this casing for a year, and it is great. The lid is spring-loaded, so I don't even have to be looking at it to flick it open while driving the boat. Great product~!
Unit was broken out of the box. Bottom half inch of pixels are dead and there is a solid white line of pixels at the top in all video modes. Picture is shifted up such that the top half inch of the picture is cut off. Unfortunately, I did not notice the dead pixels during delivery since I didn't have a cable hookup for it yet and there was no damage on the box. To top it off, two days later the internal gasket at the top of the plasma glass fell down and was hanging about a foot and a half into the display on the inside of the glass rendering the TV unwatchable.If you read the fine print three levels down in Amazon's return policy, you will see that they refuse to accept returns on TV's larger than 27" regardless of how badly broken. Even in violation of Maryland law requiring an Implied Warranty of Merchantability. Amazon was unsympathetic and referred me to the manufacturers warranty. They assured me I would be "completely satisfied" with Samsung's customer support. Wrong!! Four phone calls, one service visit and a month and a half later, I still do not have a working TV. I call Samsung every week and each time they tell me that someone will call me back immediately with the status. Each time they never do.As far as the panel goes, I am unimpressed. The menu is cumbersome, instructions are poor, and I haven't been able to get the Program Guide function to work with a Cable Card. Picture quality is only average. There is an annoying bright blue circle about 2" in diameter surrounding the power button in the front. The light is on at all times and serves double duty as an indicator for infrared remote activity. It can't be turned off unlike the annoying power-on "melody" that thankfully can be turned off via the settings menu.I also own a Panasonic 50" plasma that I bought last year. I love this panel and I am really sorry I bought this Samsung. I was trying to save a few bucks for a secondary unit. You get what you pay for. I don't recommend Samsung, nor will I ever buy from Amazon again.
I've been having this camera for years. It takes great pictures...better then any camera I've ever had. Never had a problem with it. It was a good investment.
I first heard the YST series of Yamaha subs a few years ago at a buddy's house. It was the 8" 120 watt version and I noticed right off that the sound could be tuned from the front which is very convenient. Aside from the power button, there was also a button to toggle between music and movies which seemed to tighten the bass response for music, or add delay with a slower decay for movies. And lastly the output level and crossover frequency knobs. By way of comparison, my buddy bought a new surround speaker system made by JBL that came with a 10" 150 watt sub. The Yamaha sub seemed to have more flexibility with tuning and tailoring the sound to the respective listening area, as well as wider dynamic range when integrating with the midbass in musical passages. I was sold.I ended up buying 2 YST-SW315s. I always buy subs in pairs because I listen to a lot of music and prefer bass frequencies to play in true stereo. Also, pairing up subs tends to make them 'disappear' as well as add more punch with less effort than a single sub system. My twin subs are mainly used with music, providing enhanced bass for a pair of audiophile calibur Eminent Tech Speakers that are extremely fast and accurate. The 'twins' hold their own nicely and add a bouncy punch to the bottom 2 octaves. The quality is undeniable, the fit n' finish is superb, and the sound is solid and clear. When you add a pricetag that can fit most any budget, you get much, much more than just a subwoofer, you get a respectable foundation upon which you can build the sound system of your dreams.
This product claims to be a charger and does not deliver. In fact, it drains my Ipod battery at a higher rate than normal. The reception isn't bad though. You just have to crank it up to hear over the static.
Never got it to work, it fell apart right away and I was left with a huge mess. Total waste of money.
I have purchased the 100GB drive because of what a lot of you said, the space, the size, and the convience of not having a power supply. I only wish it would work. I have tried for the past month with no success to get mine to work, even with both USB plugs attatched. My computer finally today recognized it for the first time, but it freezes it up and will not allow you to utilize it . I have tried their customer service with no help or resolve. I have even tried to get a DC power cord and was told just to send the unit back.I just wish it would work, I have a newer lap top with XP so I don't know what the problem is.I am glad it is working great for others because it seemed like such a great thing!
You may be able to save a few dollars with a off brand battery but they generally do not work as well or last as long.
At least I'm a beginner and I'm enjoying it. Very easy to set up and to get aligned. Finds things pretty well with the hand control. Mars looks good, shows some surface detail and the ice cap. The moon looks truely awesome.I haven't seen any of the deep sky stuff yet, but I haven't yet taken it out into the country for real darkness.It is a beginner unt though and I already know I'll have to spend much more money on a better one in the next year or so.One suggestion, I found the two star alignment easier to use and more accurate than the auto alignment. Maybe I was doing something wrong, I dunno.
I have the Rebel XT. I bought this to replace my kit lens (18-55) for everyday, general use purposes. The wide angle to mid tele zoom is perfect for those situations.The build quality is solid. The weight is much heavier than the 18-55 kit lens. The USM motor is very quiet and fast at focusing.In good light or used with a flash it produces sharp pictures. But I found that in low light conditions without a flash it was too slow. At f/4 it was just not fast enough to capture moving objects even with IS switched on and with high ISO. As a result I had to go out and buy an additional lens. (In my case, the 50mm 1.8)Overall, I think it is a little expensive, especially since it does not come with a lens hood. But I am happy. The picture quality between this and the kit was noticeable. The USM, with IS and full time manual focus are great features.
These couplers are easy to install, they snap right intothe faceplate. They work well and are a good buy.
The router delivery was faster then expected. The router itself has been working with no problem for one month, installation quick and easy
I used this to wire an unidirectional antenna outside my house, and it has given me good readings for up to about 500ft. I know that it is rated at about 1/2 mile, but I have no use for it further. Easy installation and good connectors included.
At first it was amazing. It simply locked up and wouldn't turn off. Had to take out battery to initialize, then one day that didn't work. Sent in for warranty service. Got it back and a couple of weeks later the screen cracked with light use of the stylus. Sent it back for warranty repair. They refused claiming a cracked screen was sign of abuse, period. Never got it serviced, never got my money back, they treated me like I was trying to [cheat] them. A total waste of money and worse than that the 12 people who bought it on my recommendation probably had similar experiences. Compaq/HP customer support are you out there?
My attraction to this scanner was it's "slide copying" feature. While all the other features work very well, I am a little disappointed in its ability to copy slides. Lots of work in a photo shop such as "microsoft photo shop 10" is needed after copying. It warms up quick and the software programs are enjoyable to work with. If you house your computer system in a cabinet (such as an armoire), note that the controls protrude from the front and extend the length about three inches. A little cutting in the back of my cabinet did the trick for me. If you're looking for a good solid scanner, reasonably priced, I highly recommend the Cannon 8400. The slide copying is the only thing that kept me from rating this product a 5.After reading instruction and learning how to scan slides, the scanner scans them perfectly and enhances them. I was leaving out one of the steps (removing an insert inside the lid of the scanner), but now I'm amazed out how beautiful the slides come out. This is definitely a 5 star product.
Envious! That's how the other travelers look at me in the airport. Not only is this an attractive color but also it is so versatile and easy to maneuver. It can hold all of my work items including my computer plus plenty of room for some personal items as well. It is a snug fit under the seat but it does fit! I am the envy of my office too since I use it even when I am not traveling. I would recommend!
Use it for charging my bike battery. Works as advertised, didn't have any problems setting up or charging my battery
I have went through so many Cd-R blanks and finally found some with some good dye and have zero error burning rate. TDK is amazing. The first one i've burned i've now had for over a year and still no defects on the back of it. It's amazing.
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
I bought this for one reason, and one reason only: size. Many of the other mp3 players out there were larger and clunkier. I own a Handspring Visor Deluxe and was going to use that as an mp3 player because of the aforementioned clunky sizes of other players. &quot;Why spend money for something that's not much smaller?&quot; I thought. Then, I stumbled across this baby... I read the specs and was admittedly not too impressed. 32 megs is not much, especially if you're going for full stereophonic 128 kbps sound. At that rate you could only get about half an hour of music - enough to go to the store, but not much more. Of course, there was always the option of a memory card but those added to the cost. It looked like I was going to pass this player by until I saw one on sale at an un-named competitor of this fine site. At the price I saw it for, I had to take the chance... Twenty four hours later, I'm still in awe. To begin with, just seeing the darn thing gives you a swell feeling. It's tiny, I mean tiny. It made my wife proclaim it to be &quot;cute.&quot; In such a small package I was expecting so-so sound at best. Not true. It is super duper. The built-in equalizer is servicable enough, and it takes a quick press o' the button to change settings. So I was hooked on the sound and size, there was only the capacity issue to consider... Then I rememberd my good friend db PowerAmp Music Converter (search for it on the web). This sweet program lets you convert current mp3's to lame or blade mp3's with a smaller bit rate. Smaller bit rate means smaller size. Smaller size means less space on the 32 meg memory, which translates into more sound. Lovely. Some will decry encoding anything to less than cd (128 kbps) sound, but pah I say. I was born and raised on analog and a little less crispness in my music is actually preferred. The human ear can barely discern the difference between 80 and 128 kbps recordings anyway, so why bother? At 80 kbps I can squeeze about 50 minutes or so of music into that 32 megs. Not bad. Not bad at all. After I buy a 64 or 96 meg card, I'll be waltzing back and forth to work with only my tiny kazoo as my companion. Beautiful. If you are reading this and thinking either &quot;What in hades is he talking about?&quot; or &quot;That is way to much bother for listening to some music!&quot; please reconsider! It takes only a few minutes (even for you 56 k types) to download db PowerAmp and a few more to convert the mp3's to lower bitrates. Trouble? Nah. At least not for the payoff. Sweet music for a sweet price. Did I mention it's tiny and cute? Buy this mp3 player and be a happy camper. It's a wonder.
there is no discomfort, for long time usage.good product for people with some headache problems.mb
I have two of these and they have been working great for about 2 months. Getting them setup is a little goofy (I think D-Link should default to DHCP not some hard-coded address). You cannot beat the price/performance of these guys.The IPView software that is provided really kicks these things up a level. I am able to have my screen split into 4 parts to show up to 4 cameras at once. You can also access each camera via a web browser (passwd protection, java or active-x, ability to ftp images, etc)I HIGHLY reccomend these cameras. I have used Axis products in the past - and yes the image on the Axis is better - but the price was 20 times higher also.
Great Product! My only complaint is that the WD Portable Hard Drive I bought with it is just a hair smaller than the case. Not so small to concern me, but I have found a better fit with other cases. I do however like the retaining elastic strap that holds the Hard Drive inside.
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
This is the third receiver I am using in my home and for the most part, it works as advertised. Placement and aiming is the key to good performance as some computers, wireless networks and phones will cause interference. Microwaves will totally destroy the signal while in use. I couldn't get the remote extender to work properly however. But for my use that's no big deal. For my application, it's a lot easier using one of these receivers than running wire under my house.
Drive works great. The software is just "ok". I'd like to see Roxio or Nero in the bundle.
I read Consumer Reports and other publications.I wanted the best Plasma television for the money.The Panasonic TH-50PX60U was a best buy.Now that I knew what TV to buy I now had to shop around for the best price.I lookedthoroughly and the best price was Amazon.comTo receive the best price,no taxes and Free shipping.Priceless!Amazon.com is the way to go.
This headset is not bad. The sound is better than most, the headset is comfortable and the price is reasonable. The only complaint I have is the range. I've tried walking around the house with it to test the range and the signal seems to get weak at about 20-25 feet-you still get sound and if you stand in one spot the signal will eventually catch up to you, but you can definitely tell that you've gone too far from the base. For our uses it is a fine- my wife normally uses to watch TV.
It its very light, it can work on 30Gb model and the size is still handly. This case will protect you iPod from scratches or hits. I dont like to much the BeltClip esthetically and it doesn't have any screen protector.
Easy to install. Works just as stated. I have never had any problem with Kingston products. Worth the money.
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 like it very much. Uses for light printing and some copying. Now I have a COPIER with me in my room. No more trips to OfficeMAX, save time and gas. My 3 year-old daughter has fun with it too. She searchs for old photo in our albums, puts in the printer and copies them. The results are beautiful.PROS:-Look nice, small size-All print, copy, and scan in a tiny machine.-Quite, Quick.-Copy without the computer.CONS:-The ink set shipped with the printer did not work.They shipped me another set.
One remote, seriously! Super easy setup, super easy to use, if you can read, you can do it.
Just what the sound doctor ordered!Impressive collection of parts with instructions for us dummies!Best looking fuse holder ever!
I didn't like because the item came defective, you must review before you send the product if this is working. I lost US$5 for return of the hard drive.
This monitor was my 2nd set of monitors in 1 1/2 years. I am yet to find a reliable set. Here you are buying these monitors for the safety of your child and you can not hear them over the loud buzzing noise. They worked fine for about 6 months and one day I turned it on after putting my daughter down for a nap and all we got was a loud noise. We played around with the channels, moved the monitors, tried batteries and nothing worked. My first set was Sony and those only lasted under a year also. I am on to the next set and hope for success.
I work as a legal investigator. Often my clients are far away from the scene that I am investigating. I normally use a high-end 35mm camera (as digital images in legal settings is still somewhat of a gray area) but when I need to send pictures right away, getting the film developed and scanning in the prints just takes too long.I had originally purchased for my wife, who also takes alot of pictures at famaily gatherings, etc. Soon after it arrived, however, I started taking it with me on cases. I started taking a few photographs at every scene with the digital camera so that I could show my clients what I was seeing right away. My clients loved it and soon required this service on all of the cases. Needless to say, I had to buy a second camera so that my wife could use hers.The camera is very easy to set up. It comes with a docking station that allows you to transfer pictures to your computer with the touch of a button. It also charges the battery while it sits on the dock. I haven't had a problem with the battery life, but if the rechargeable battery ever dies you can simply put in two AA batteries to finish out the day.I would say that anyone who has not used a digital camera before should start here. Its easy to use yet has enough advanced features that you won't outgrow it too quickly.
I love this product. The retractable design is slick looking and fun to use. The device is protected enough to have stood through constantly being thrown into a book bag along with keys, coins, etc. The U3 software is there to protect your data in case you leave the flash drive sitting out somewhere, although you can opt not to use it and/or remove it altogether if you want to take the chance. For the price of flash now, this item should be a staple for any student or office worker because the price/storage ratio is perfect. While there are other Sandisk flash drives out there now that can hold 16G or more, the little 1G is more than enough for all my stuff.
Short and sweet: Buy this battery instead of the 100% overpriced one from APC. It fits and works perfectly. There ought to be a law against a company ripping off it's own customers like APC tries to do here.
Very nice player... and, the best thing: Has a hack to play all DVD's regions! Just turn it on, open the tray, press 9 9 9 9 0 and you will se "Region Code 0"... That's enough! You will be able to play dvd's from all regions!!!The only bad thing is that it doesn't have optical output... if it's not necessary for you, buy this!
I bought this remote because I have an Xbox360 and five other IR-controlled devices in my current entertainment setup. I wanted a solution for the multitude of remotes needed to just watch television. Every device I have is compatible with the Harmony, and with the "Activities" function even the non-tech users in the house can operate the system.Programming the remote is simple, perfecting it will take time, but this is infinitely easier (and more flexible) than "teaching" a cheaper remote individual commands.A must buy for over-encumbered Xbox360 users.
Mine is a similar story to many of the posted reviews. After a great deal of research converged on this being the TV to buy, further research convinced me to buy it via Amazon. The price was great and free shipping is a huge plus. Turns out Costco just lowered its price to the same amount I paid, but we have a sedan and a wagon-- we'd have to borrow or rent a truck to bring the TV home.The TV itself is awesome. Everything that the on-line reviews have said and then more. We love it. We have a small living room and spent a great deal of time agonizing over the 42 vs. 50 inch versions. Glad we went with the big one, even though our viewing distance is only 8-9 feet. The picture is very clear even from that distance. You may have to get used to the big picture for a day or so, but then again, that's why you're buying a big screen TV, right?I was worried about delivery since there are a few horror stories scattered throughout the reviews. Our guys at Eagle were very nice, but they were content to bring it into the house and leave it there. I had to ask them to unbox it so I could examine the screen before they left, which I did after reading some of the reviews on-line. The set was fine. They did not, however, offer to set it up, take away the box, etc. In fact, they told me they couldn't take it out of the box since the stand wasn't assembled so they'd have nothing to set it on. I didn't argue since we were having it wall-mounted anyway, but it wasn't until the installers arrived a few days later that I was able to confirmed that it worked when plugged in.Speaking of installation, all the other reviewers are right, of course. Picture is great with the $10 cables I bought on Amazon. Make sure you get long enough cables. Even though our TV is mounted 6 feet up, we needed almost every inch of our 10 inch cables for the slack needed to bury them in the wall and then into our component furniture below. Also make sure you know what kind of outputs your HD cable box has (if you go that route). Ours had the DVI output only (Comcast) and I had HDMI cables, but the guys from Firedog suggested that if I planned to upgrade to the DVR cable box (which I did) that I should just do that now since that box has HDMI outputs. Strange that Comcast would have different outputs on the two HD boxes, but apparently they do.Anyway, I had some anxieties about shipping, but that went fine. And my concerns about viewing distance turned out to be not warranted either. If you have the money and are on the fence (because of a small living room), I'd say go for the bigger one. We love it.
I had a similar problem to another reviewer who complained about speaker noise with these units. In fact, it turned out to be a problem with my sound card that I was able to fix in 20 minutes with a software upgrade that was posted on the manufacturers web site. My speakers now speak only when told too, and they sound good!
The item came quickly, and was in perfect, brand-new condition. It is well made, and has ample room for camera and several accessories, including a pocket I use for the Owner Manual. I have two lens adaptors, spare batteries, several filters, and lens brush & lens wipes. I am very pleased with the transaction, and will not hesitate to make additional purchases.
This product was not tested as listed and when I received it was non functional. After accessing the gateway I was able to see why. It had been flashed with a Japanese language Tomato Dual WAN firmware. Since I don't read Japanese I did not bother trying to TFTP or flash it back to DD-WRT or factory. This is unacceptable for a listing under Amazon Warehouse.---Edit 1: Router is great seller was poor.
Mount plastic is sturdy and suction cup is strong. Unfortunately the part that holds the PDA detaches from the gooseneck or vent mount (this is obviously necessary so it can be used either way). When using the gooseneck it is easy to detach the two pieces and knock the part holding the PDA off the gooseneck entirely... very annoying. When using it as a vent mount you really need to keep the PDA vertical rather than horizontal (which is the way I prefer it when using the PDA as a GPS) since there is a joint that causes the PDA to flop downward when in this position.
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.
i bought it a couple days ago, and its been quite good, i upgraded the firmware in about a minute or so, and i havent had any problem with it.2 things: first, its a little slow to read (but i guess it depends on how many mp3 are on the cd) and the second.. lack of carrying case.but a 4 overall!!
book bag can well pack in the box is made from great quality and looks very durable and my son loves it because he can fit all of his text books inside and not have to carry it he just rolls it around
Bought the card from Emartbuy since they were the cheapest, I got the card after like 4 days later, their great. Yea the card seems to be good, sandisk doesn't make garbage, unlike other brands. Good card, get it
I purchased this camera with the understanding that it featured USB support, and ended up returning it before even using it. One, the online manual doesn't even contain the word USB. Two, the FAQ on Polaroid's web site states that only cameras manufactured in 2000 have USB support, and there is no way I could have found this out prior to purchasing it. Three, Polaroid's technical support is a complete joke, trying to tell me that the PDC700 doesn't even have USB support at all, despite what their own website says! Needless to say, I'm returning this and purchasing another camera from a real company possessing some semblance of a clue.
This is a great product for the price. I got it on the Friday Sale because of price. It recalulates routes as well as any I have ever used. It is portable. I am very pleased with it. I like it as well as the the expensive ones that I have used. I like the portablility.
Its a cable that gets it done for good price. My computer detects my monitor brand and the fact that it is digital. If I ever need another DVI to HDMI, this is the one I am buying...
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.
Got a great deal in amazon.com. This optical mouse wasn't responding perfectly (jumpy) when I was using a glossy mouse pad that came with my computer. After changing the surface, the optical mouse works with great acuracy. Have no problems with the mouse since then.
Sounds great. Fit is snug and very good. The length of the wire and the way the the 'Y' part works is a little odd. Overall a good set of plugs for anyone looking to block out sound on planes.
I have never used this type of adapter but my new pc requires another power point for additional drives.I was concerned more about my power supply than the adapter but since I was asked - works fine.
I love these! it took me a while to figure out that when i turn my tv volume off that the level still had to be up high on the tv to make the signal stronger. now they work beautifully! i turn off the volume on the tv menu and just use my headphones so my husband can sleep and i can watch tv, yeah!
I usually buy compatibles but they don't last long. The print quality is excellent, and of course, extremely easy to install. I'll stick with this product.
The product description is not correctThis player do not have SD slot, but it can show 7 colorsIt is tiny for a MP3 player with built-in speakers.However, the quality is the most terrible part of this unit, dead in two days!When I turn on the power, it just shows logo and THAT'S IT.Reset the unit several times but no luck.Worst quality ever!
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 see I'm being asked to review a "Verbatim DVD+R 4.7GB LightScribe 30pk Spindle" with no mention of write speed. What I bought was 16X and they work just fine. The LightScribe capability means no more sloppy looking titles. In fact, you can burn images, too, though only in sepia. A word about the speed: the 16X 30 pack is Verbatim part #95091. Some places only carry 8X, other places carry #95091 and mistakenly call it 8X (see Amazon picture, then check #). Not sure why, but I had a long talk with a rep at Provantage.com and their #95091 was the same #95091 I was holding in my hand, so I ordered more. Good product!
While the service and shipping was fast, the product was not what I expected. I got the 56/57 combo pack which, when I received it, I noticed that the expiration on the package was May 2007. I contacted the seller and he responded quickly and said to give it a try, so I did. The black worked fine. I didn't need the tri-color right away. Well, now that I need to replace #57, I realize that cartridge is defective. The magenta and blue work fine, but now everything prints purple because the cyan is not right. That color line didn't even show up when the calibration page was printed right after loading the cartridge.I will never purchase print cartridges again through this seller, and probably not any other online seller through Amazon, because you have no way of knowing until you have already opened the packaging whether it is old and dried out.
After reading many positive reviews of this unit I feel my commentary is the outlier. However, I'll preface my remarks describing the music and device I used with the EX71SL earbuds as it might soften an otherwise negative review of a Sony item.Try a Palm Zire 71's MP3 capability with some Mozart or Schumann string chamber movements or a few tracks of Lohengrin, orchestral and vocal. Sound was strident, almost to the screech point to these ears. I returned them and have gone back to conventional over-the-head light headphones for a much better sound with the Palm and my MP3-encoded classical stuff.Perhaps I obtained a bad set but I wasn't willing to give a replacement pair a try.
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.
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.
We registered for this monitor and received it for our baby shower and have had nothing but problems with it. It is very sensitive, we can even hear the clock ticking in our daughter's room but for no reason it will buzz loudly with static and moving the receiver makes no diference. This is not a good thing in the middle of the night. If I get within a couple of inches of it, the buzzing will stop, but as soon as I move away, it starts again. It is driving me crazy. Also, within the first few weeks of use, the main unit started blinking and would not shut off, so we called the manufacturer and they sent us a new one, but the new one still blinks for no apparent reason and is hard to shut off. I would not recommend this monitor to anyone and am planning on buying a new one in the near future.
I bought this product because I have been trying to move all of my movies and TV shows from DVD to AppleTV, and H.264 encoding takes too much time even on a Mac Book Pro Core 2 Duo 2.33 with 3GB ram. I was concerned that people with newer macs were reporting little improvement, but most people still reported that even if the speed did not improve much, resource utilization did.For the price I was willing to pick up a little speed bump even if it meant the computer will stay usable while the video conversion is taking place.I have pushed over 20 hours of video (99% of it started as .divx) and so far I am extremely pleased with the results. It is almost impossible for it, at least in my case, to average less than 40fps, and resource usage is half what I was getting from using Handbrake or VisualHub. The videos look identical to what I am used to see from Handbrake or Visual Hub.Setup was a no-brainer: drag an application from the CD, then plug the dongle into a USB 2.0 port. The unit comes with a 6-inch USB cable, which is nice if you are afraid of bumping the dongle and breaking the USB port.The built-in application is much nicer, even if it has limited tweaking capabilities, than Roxio Popcorn (which can take advantage of this) and Handbrake (which can't).It has one thing that I don't like: as far as I can tell, TS_Video sound is converted to AAC instead of passing it through as AC3. That is the only one thing I am not crazy about.Except for that, it is perfect.
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....
If you're purchasing something like this you're probably getting it for the hardware and not the bundled software. The software is both not necessary, and not compatible with Vista. The hardware however is.It's a fine product for the price. It took a moment get the manual focus correct when I got it out of the box, but since then I haven't had to futz with the setting at all. The picture quality is decent, and it works fine with Skype and with Manycam.The software that came with it is the only thing keeping this from a 5-star product. I would have rated it a full five if it did not come with the software. However, it did, and I had to deal with the problems of having assumed it would be a good idea to install it. The software could not run on the computer, but would try every time the computer booted and every time the camera was plugged in. I would then get a notification that a new version of the software is available for download. Downloading the new version would lead to another notification that what is already on the computer is the new version.In short, get the camera, plug it in, and use it. Then, take the software disk and use it as a Frisbee.
I was somewhat happy with Netgear routers in the past because they were cheaper but I guess you get what you pay for. The Linksys has much more reliable wireless connections and the speed increase was noticable. I also really like the router's internal software. Lots of options to help me limit internet usage and access for the kids. I'm very happy with this purchase.
I just received my Samsung ML1740 from amazon a few days ago, and have been extremely happy with it so far. After the current rebate that is running, it is cheaper than most low- to mid-range inkjet printers, but the print quality for text-based documents is obviously far better than anything an inkjet will ever create. The printer runs very quietly compared to most inkjets, although it is perhaps a little loud for a laser printer. The print speed is quite amazing for anything in this price range, and the printer looks and feels very sturdy.To anyone who is considering not buying this printer because of the outrageously expensive toner cartridges, there is another alternative. If you search for ML1740 on E-bay, a number of auctions will come up which offer "toner refill kits." For less than five dollars you can buy a toner refill kit which replaces a 70-80 dollar toner cartridge. At these rates, print costs are about .3 cents per page plus the cost of paper. Look at the feedback rating of some of the people that sell these kits; some of them are extremely reputable sellers, with the overwhelming majority of people thanking them with positive feedback because the kits actually work and save a ton of money.
The batteries are no good and the charger itself is crappy. Zero stars and I would recommend that you get a charger and rechargeable batteries but just not this one.
I bought this generation 5.5 ipod to use with an older video viewer I have. Unfortunately the video viewer will not work with the newer generation ipods. This one has 80GB which is plenty of room for the movie and video podcast files I have. I prefer to use the video viewer for trips and apple TV for home. As with all ipods I have owned, this one is especially nice for the price and for what I use it for. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the ipod touch but 5 to 10 times more room (for more movies). I've had some friends who have experienced this model locking up on occasion but so far I have not had this problem. Screen is much clearer than the zune, although slightly smaller I guess. Overall very happy with this purchase. The company I ordered it from was very quick, and it was well packed. Five stars for them too.
Anyone who wears glasses knows how VERY difficult it is to find headphones that are comfortable AND well made. I have ordered headphones from Newegg and had to return them; I have persuaded clerks to remove headphones from their packaging so my son can try them on; nothing has worked in the last year and a half. Then I discovered the Koss collapsibles. There is a compromise; sound is less than actual studio quality, but ambient sound is largely blocked, making up for loss of range. This is why my sone requested circumaural headphones in the first place--he hates the feel of earbuds and the need to turn up the volume to block ambient noise. Even though they fold up into a tidy pocket-sized package, these headphones are STURDY--no clicking, no cutting-out, no wobbles or crackles. Best of all, they are NEVER uncomfortable over glasses. And for all this, the price beats EVERYONE else. Believe me, I've looked at them all.
i am not a techie so these type of things do not come naturally for me, but this one was easy to set up and is working well!
I wanted to do some sports photography of my kids (basketball, soccer, swimming) and after comparing photos from a digital SLR against my 8-megapixel point & shoot, I decided the benefits of the larger SLR sensor were worth the extra size and expense.In looking at the kind of outfit I would need, it was apparent that a fast zoom lens, preferably with shake reduction, was going to be required and settled on the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR. Of course, I would need a Nikon SLR to attach to it, and the D40 seemed to offer everything I needed. Being able to stop action indoors with the D40's fine high-ISO settings is extremely helpful. Unfortunately, it's also whetted my appetite for the even better-performing D300's high ISO settings. The D40 should suffice for a few years, until I can justify the D300 (or whatever comes after it) to my wife.
Purchased this product because of its good price but, as others have found, I quickly learned that it does not actually function to connect my Serial Magellan GPS to Windows Vista. Returned for refund. Purchased the TRENDnet product which seems to work with both vista and GPS devices with no trouble. Save yourself the hassle and pay a little more for a better product.
What can you say about a mouse? It either works or it doesn't. This does. It's very responsive and pushing the left side is the same as hitting the back arrow. Kinda cool.
The transmitter is really weak - you have to keep it as close to the antenna as possible, otherwise you'll get a lot of static. The nice thing about it is that it charges your iPod.
This was purchased by my husband for his many electronic uses. He says it is very helpful and glad he purchased it.
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 ordered this wiring kit for a single 12 inch subwoofer and 350 watt Kenwood amp(also bought on amazon and am very pleased). I received it very quickly and am pleased with everything it comes with. the fuse holder seems to be of great quality as well as most of the wires. However I agree with some other reviews that a lot of the wires are not a full 8 gauge and just have a lot of insulation, especially the speaker wires but already had Monster wire I used. Overall my system sounds great so the wires did their job perfectly and for the price you really can't beat this deal if your installing a small system.
I am pleased the item and with the speedy delivery. Communication with the seller was Class A.
This is a solid mouse. I have used it for years. This is the second one I have bought.
I bought an F150 in April, but I did not get the factory instated back-up sensors or camera. It took only a few hours after drove off the lot before I was full of regret about not spending the extra $$ for the camera and sensors. I looked long and hard and discovered this device. I don't tow things regularly, so the trailer hitch was unused space 95% of the time. This sensor is as accurate as my other 2008 Ford with factory sensors. This is the single best purchase I made next to gas and oil. Buy it
I purchased the Canon 1D Mark III about 1 year ago from Amazon for $4300.00.I liked the feel of the camera and the battery worked great, but the images it took were nowhere near the quality they should have been. The Al Servo focus was absolutely terrible, it couldn't hardly take a clear picture of a flying bird. My 40D worked better for moving objects.Then Canon announced the recall on the Mark III, I sent the camera in, they paid shipping, both ways.WOW!! what a difference!! This camera is now fantastic!The Al Servo works great, the LCD seems to be much better also.Not sure what Canon did to fix the problem, but it works great now.Canon support has been great.Hope this helps.
This is the perfect 15 pin VGA cable for you computer or any video device. The cable is easy to manage, the ends are firmly connected, and it worked. I will buy this again.
hdmi works great and the price is rightservice good and delivery on time
I am so glad I bought this scanner! It does a superb job. I just finished scanning 1755 slides. It takes about one minute per slide. The scanner also does a great job with scanning documents and color photos. I haven't tried scanning negative film strips yet, but it is capable of doing so. The Photo Studio 5.5 software that is included with the scanner allows me to crop the images, adjust the lighting, contrast, and color, and even allows me to add "fill light" for photos with light backgrounds but dark silhouettes of people or objects. The software also has a cloning tool which I have not had with some other photo editing software.
I received my Logic3 docking station monday 11/5/09 and i was delighted to say the least. My first Logic3 was purchased five years ago and is still perfect ,i just fancied the latest logic3. As i say i am so chuffed the sound is just great for a medium size Dock, it dous all it is supposed to do. It took me five mins to set up and away it went, I am more than satisfied with the quality ,Definatly five star piece of equipment ,I would recommend Logic 3 to anyone wanting to purchase a five star docking station, A very satisfactory and happy Amazon customer.
Works like a charm. I spent almost $4 on the same thing I'd have had to pay $50 for if GameStop was the only option. But thanks to this I paid what a TV cable is really worth.One occasional problem that happens approximately once a week is that the screen and the sound go away for about 2 seconds but very very rarely. I was going to give it a 4 star because of this but it's not as big of a deal to me. Definitely recommended...
Don't let the small size and light weight fool you. This center channel speaker packs plenty of punch. For me, the main purpose of a CS speaker is to deliver clear vocals and dialogue. With this Polk, I no longer have to lean forward in my chair or crank up the volume to hear conversations. All sound coming from it is crystal-clear. I'm very happy with it. I have it set up with an Onkyo receiver, an RCA sub, two Bose front speakers, and four Klipsch surround speakers.
I bought this pair of headphones in the hope that the bass would be really good. Heres the thing, the bass is just too overpowering and even at lower levels it just sounds muffled and covers up the other levels. I dont recommend them, but then again when you buy skullcandy, you should be ready to be disappointed. After like 3 months of pretty regular use, whenever the built in sub is turned on, there is an annoying buzz almost as though something chipped off on the inside and was rattling around. All of the negatives aside, they are a very comfortable headphone. I sometimes wore them for 6 hours (for car rides and whatnot) and the only thing that could have been considered to be unpleasant is that it got pretty sweaty in there but that's understandable haha. You leave anything on your ears for that long and there will be sweat.All in all, the headphones are "okay" at best if you dont care about anything other than bass and want to have headaches. Personally i would recommend you to look elsewhere at a better brand (sennheiser) where even there lower level headphones are very good.Hope this helped. If not then its what ev.
I just finished a huge wedding DVD project on my iMac, and after making 5 coasters in a row using Memorex discs I gave up. I almost ended up buying an extrenal burner thinking the problem was my built-in drive on my computer. Then I read on some help forums that Verbatim is the brand to use. So I ordered these and burned 8 DVDs in a row with no errors or problems, and the printable surface allowed me to print a high-quality picture on them. I couldn't be happier!
It is a very good product and comes with plenty of cord to attach your iPod Touch. It was a little bit of a pain to take the CD player out but well worth it. Took 15-20 mintues to install but I need to switch it around because it is too close to my atenna and has a static when the iPod is plugged in. Would recommend to anyone because it also charges the iPod while playing. Love it in my 2005 Scion tC!!
I was a bit skeptic when I bought these headphones, but as soon as I got home and plugged in those bad boys, the crisp, clarity of the headphones really went into effect. Ive never heard any headphones sound so amazing. I tested it out with Rock, Trance, Electronic, Hip-Hop. All clear!! Very worthy buy if you are looking for awesome and affordable headphones.
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.
Have owned this scanner for almost 2 months, have scanned about 1,100 colored slides with excellent results. Setup and connection to my eMac were simple and smooth.
I'm very disappointed to see that the printer comes without a USB cable. There's also no information about about what type of USB cable must be purchased. I can't use my printer until I figure this out.
Do not buy any Impecca product. I purchased a DVP-725 portable DVD player as a gift and took it overseas. It was faulty from day one. I have tried to contact Impecca on 5 occasions, leaving three telephone messages and sending two e-mails. I have not had a reply to any of them.Be warned.
This is a great product I am thinking of ordering another one.It charges fast holds a lot and is very light to carry.I have an ipod which holds lots but compared to this is like a dinosaur in size
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.
These are getting hard to come by, but this deal was just what I was looking for! I have always found this to be a reliable brand.
The concept is good, but I still need to try it. It is being hard the winter in Illinois.
I purchased three of these as Christmas presents. My eight-year old loved it...until she realized the lanyard clip didn't work (we then used a twist tie to hold the lanyard on), the key ring thing broke, and then the player stopped playing altogether! She did not abuse this in the least. We returned it for a refund. The other two are still working fine but don't get nearly as much use. I also recommend buying a rechargeable player, as this one eats batteries. We replaced my daughter's player with a ZenV by Creative, which I highly recommend.
I received it on time and in great condition.Nice camera. My daughter loves it!
So far I like this tripod a lot. I use it for my Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binoculars. It is very stable and pans well. It will go even higher than the 66 inches advertised with some adjustment to the center pole that secures the legs, and keep its stability. I think it is well worth the price. My only complaint (and the reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating) is that I think mine had already been used, since it came out of the box with some scratches/marks and the rubber O-Ring at the base of the center stabilizing pole was broken. It was easy enough to go to the local hardware store and replace it for 50 cents, though. I just hope there are no more surprises.
this printer is great.very easy to hook up.wireless is great and setup is very easy.printing and copying is fast and excellent quality.very pleased with printer
If you have the stereo for them, these are great. I only replaced the stock ones on my car but still made a difference, probably because you can change their direction to point towards you. Get them - easy to install and many mounting options make these very versatile.
You don't get what you see on the website! I ordered a new Sharp cartridge, but received a re-manufacutered version of some unknown brand.Sharp UX-C70B Black Ink Cartridge (UX-B700 Fax)
it was highly recommended and a good start to get your canary on the road ot singing. I am happy.
Excellent item, fits any type of plug, there is enough space between the plug points so there is no conflict when trying to plug 8/9 devices,feels very solid, well done belkin.
I bought a set of these second-hand with a 760 watt Pioneer amp. I have them hooked up to a mono sub head unit in my small 2-door coupe. Even though I only have a 760 watt amp verses the 1800 watt limit these bad boys have, they pack a mean punch. I listen to a wide variety of music: metal, dubstep, punk, pop, rock and who knows what else. These are great for all genres. They have a very clean tight noise if they're positioned properly. I placed the port against the back of trunk, which made it sound much tighter than when I had turned around towards open air.tldr: They sound amazing, look amazing, I love the lights, they don't even need 800 watts to blow your brain, buy them.
I'm giving this only 4 stars because it is actually PINK. It works like it should. Looks good. But I ordered red not pink.
If you use Internet Explorer 7.0 - do NOT purchase this printer. HP has not caught up to this version of Internet Explorer. What a disaster and what a disppointment when I called HP for help. NO assistance - they offered me a patch, helped me install it and then said 'Call Dell' when their patch crashed my access. After a system restore, courtesy of Dell I tried again. This time HP offered to send me another 'all in one', charging me only for the difference to get to the next-up model - but guess what - they admit the next best model won't work with IE 7 either. Their suggestion - reinstall IE 6.0 and my previous version of Microsoft Office. What a joke. I will not be puchasing any additional HP products. The laptop is going back, the camera and I'm unloading this GEM of a printer they sold me on eBay. Let THAT buyer beware.
This is the second Samsung 32" LCD TV I have purchased. The first lasted just over 2 years. Then no picture but sound. Out of warranty. Fix was quoted at $400 to $450. TV is headed for the trash. New Samsung TV shows up. There is a loud buzzing sound that comes from the TV. Called Amazon. This TV goes back. I have learned my lesson with Samsung TV's. Check out the discussion forum regarding this TV. There is a rather large post regarding problems with the power supply with this TV. Lesson learned. Check the discussion forums.UPDATE: February 18, 2008. Called Amazon & ordered a Toshiba. I am waiting for delivery and was still putting up with the high pitched whistle. Now the lcd went bad and displays a jumbled picture. Read the discussion forum and avoid this TV. The one good thing is if you do decide to gamble on this set Amazon will take care of you if it does go bad. I am very happy with Amazon and their delivery company Eagle.
I just purchased this TV today, from a local retailer. Planned on using it for my recently boughten PS3 (Playstation 3). And I have got to say, that this is def. a great TV to own, if you're looking for an HDTV on a budget. Esp. a gaming one.I got mine for about 580 dollars.I have practically nothing but positive things to say about this HDTV! It has 2 HDMI slots. Which means you can connect a gaming system, and an HD Satellite Reciever or Cable Box, all in 1 sitting. You can have HD gaming, and HD television. So right off the bat, this is def. a great TV for the next-gen gamer. As stated, I have my PS3 hooked up to this badboy, and it runs BEAUTIFULLY!Also, about the size...it's actually quite big! The TV is about as wide as a yard stick. That's 3 feet wide. And about 2 feet tall. The screen diaginally (from corner to corner) is about 31-32 inches, total. It looks amazing. It's like a great personal home theater TV. Guarinteed to impress all your friends, and will leave the viewer with no complaints about it's size.Afterall, bigger is better.My only real complaint about the TV, is that if you're too close to it, the screen looks a tad bit blotchy, and the pixels somewhat show. but if you're far enough away from it (about 4 feet or so) it's completely fine.However, this does NOT effect video gaming whatsoever.All in all, I def. suggest this TV as a purchase to all those looking for a great HDTV on a budget. Esp. to all you gamers out there, like myself. As this will def. make any HD compadible system (Xbox 360/PS3) look very much alive, when it comes to it's game titles.I can't wait to play Assassin's Creed on this thing. =PI give this TV, a 5/5.Despite it's grainyness at close distances, this TV is serving it's purpose QUITE WELL as an HD gaming TV, and a personal mini HD home theater for my PS3's built-in BluRay Player. And it's also quite decent when it comes to cable TV, as well. Even without HD. The picture still looks good.The grainyness might bug you a bit, if you're used to sitting close to your set. However, the "Dynamic Display" option will pretty much fix this problem up, if you want to sit close to the television, and don't want to be 4 feet away from it to produce a perfect crystal clear picture while watching TV.It'll make the screen a bit dimmer (darker), but the grainyness will be all but noticeable. Even at close distances.5/5 stars.Def. worth the purchase!
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.
Being someon who always searches for the best possible deal, I really found it with this product.Overall this is an amazing Hub and I could not be happier. It is high qulity, as I have come to expect from the company. Arrived very fast in retail packaging and nicely presented. The wire holder on the side is made of a type of stiff rubber that will lightly grasp any wires preventing slipping, the weighted base does a great job and wireless fobs and zip drives are so easy to access on the top port. Not really sure what the weird square hole in the middle is for, I am sure it was explained in the full manual that I didn't bother to read. The indicator lights are a nice addition and it has more than enough power for a Mouse, Keyboard, two zip drives a Nook charger, Iphone charger and various other stuff. Best hub ever. Buy it. Nao.
In addition to said title of this message, you can't even access the configuration with the "admin" user/passcode. If you use utilities to update firmware, the onsite firmware is acutally listed as 1.1.14 and DOWNDates mine from it's inital 1.1.12 to 1.1.11! how droll! If you have an earthlink acount, your in for a bigger mess as they're "spaeecial!" meaning you must both bridge your modem(via instructions if your lucky to get a tech that's cohearent, I did. once.) The router has it's own problems(thus I don't reveiw my modem) the modem problem is solved! And yet mister router here, still won't config once you bridge it. PPOE support is awful! avoid in not only Vista but also XP!!! Not OS fault, the router's lameness and mal firmware!
This product works fine. It holds headphones as long as they are one specific style... Ive dropped my ipod a couple times with it and had no problems.
This microphone works very well. It's a USB plugin. You can adjust the db level of the microphone so the persons voice can be heard louder or softer.
I do a lot of work on my computer so I was looking for a comfortable set of headphones that I could wear for a long time, and I definitely found them. I forget I'm wearing them half the time... I even fell asleep with them on the other night, watching a movie on my computer (the cord is more than long enough for me to do this).As for the bass, I have heard that you sometimes need time to break in Sennheisers, so I'm not going to make a final judgement on that just yet. The bass doesn't have nearly the same amount of punch to it that I had with a ... pair of closed Yamaha headphones (which my brother stole and fell in love with; I'll never see them again). If you're looking for comfort and decent overall sound, buy these headphones, they're a good deal.
Although I really enjoy my new Nikon DSLR, I still have a real soft spot for my Canon PowerShot SD400. Part of the reason is the camera, which has held up since 2005. But the other reason is this battery! I'm delighted that it still holds a great charge despite a lot of use over the years, which has meant I have still never had to buy a replacement battery. I have been very pleased with this and, should my original battery ever die or be lost, I will definitely replace it with this Canon product.
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.
My previous headphones were the SR60's. They took a while to break in comfort wise, lasted me a couple years, then I began to experience trouble with the headphone wire, one channel would always cut out unless I arranged the wire just so. Must have been a crimped section inside the wires. I contacted Grado and they would not sell me another wire, or fix the current one since it was out of warranty.So, instead of fixing the old headphones myself, I decided to try these.My review is based on a comparison between the SR60's and the HD-497.Design: The HD-497's are more comfortable than the grados, I like the way the phones cover my ears, they block more outside noise and also keep others near you from hearing your phones. The detachable headphone chord is great. Its a much cheaper thinner chord than the grado chord, but its longer, which is a huge plus. Grado charges a ridiculous amount of money for their extended chord. It also detaches so it will be easy to replace should it ever fail like the grado cable did. The phones are also easy to adjust and hold their adjustment well in use.Sound: The first thing I noticed was far better bass than the grados. Its deeper, more accurate bass. The highs started off a little tinny, but soon mellowed out after about 1 hour of listening. Second thing I noticed is far more accurate sound stage. Grados tended to blend together various instruments. All of the instruments tended to sound like they were played at the same volume. The HD-497's are far more dynamic, cymbals are soft, snare's snap, guitars roar, instruments have more air around them. The treble is also more accurate without being overly bright.These are a great buy and I highly recommend them over the SR60's, which USED to be the best bargain in headphones.
This is a nice product, if not the most beautiful. It has already bounced and lived to tell the tale
It performs as expected every time. It was what I expected and wanted.
I got this stereo for Christmas. I found the silver with purple hue very nice. It was easy to set up, and the sound was perfect! The only problem was the CD player switching CDs.And the first day I used it, the CD player skipped, and the tape deck to the left wasn't assembled right, so it kept popping out of it's &quot;nest&quot;. I had to use the radio or the AUX with my Sony portable CD player. Usually Panasonic has better quality than this.
Wow is all I can say - easy mount, easy to maneuver my 52" Samsung, very adjustable. I'd do it again.
Love the product!! The only beef I have is that the damn things base is made of rubber but it won't hold the product in place. It just won't stay put so it keeps falling over and makes things a bit messy. Besides that it works just fine.
works on PCMCIA 1.0, the reason I bought 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.
So far I have had this for over a few months, It holds a over 300 very easy. The pages are are easy to put discs in and the zipper does not scratch the discs. I will buy another once i fill the last few pages. I have been using this for dvd movies. If you want to get rid of your dvd cases like me get this product!
I bought this drive as an upgrade from my ancient JVC SCSI 2x burner. I am extremely impressed. The drive handled generic, no-name, media at full 32x speed. I burned a full disc in about 3 minutes. Audio extraction was flawless.The package was also first rate. The drive comes with 2 blank CD-Rs and one CD-RW. Software includes: Ahead's Nero Burning Rom, InCD, TDK's media player (seems to be Winamp based) and a nice movie explaining how to use everything (for novices.)A quick install poster is included in addition to the excellent and detailed manual.This is an excellent drive, and you would be making a big mistake if you bought another over this one.
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?
This was my first Mac. I have wanted one for awhile now but in a Windows only family I didn't think it would happen. My husband purchased this for me for Christmas and it arrived yesterday.This was so easy to set up and get working with my Windows boxes! I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking of switching to Mac to "Go for it!"Shipping was excellent with Amazon too!
Very pleased with this. It's quite large, but has plenty of room for the myriad sizes of large plugs that I have (I'm only using this for power). With it, I was able to replace two standard-sized 6-outlet surge protectors.Another bonus is the cord management clip, which is not pictured above. While it's true that it's much more "manageable" when you have few cords to deal with, it does help clean up the mess that is under my desk.
This headphone, though very light, produces crystal clear sound and respectable bass. It's quite amazing considering the size and the weight. It doesn't disconnect you from the rest of the world (when you don't want to be) by closing off your ear, and its sound quality is orders of magnitute better than those throw-away ear-buds. It's very comfortible, too, just make sure you don't wear it backwards.I use it with an Archos Jukebox Recorder and they are a perfect match. Highly recommended for the price.
Works great. I used this to watch movies on my laptop using the TV as my monitor. Product "does not" seem cheap at all.
I have absolutely no problems with this product for the first month I've had it. Make sure you buy component cables when you buy this, otherwise it won't be very usefull.
The product is not very huge, and very easy to install. Just use the disk from the box. Very recommend to buy it.
Got my Zune this morning and I like it a lot. Installation is very straight forward. The interface is intuitive and responsive. However I am going to return it because it does not support Unicode. My Chinese and Japanese song title becomes a bunch of squares. It also does not support any lossless format, not even WMA Lossless.
I bought this screen for our home theater after reading many reviews of the major brands (Stewart, Dalite, etc.). Someone on a message board recommended this brand (which I'd never heard of before). The price was so much lower (about 1/3 the price) that I figured it was worth a shot. I'm very happy I decided to buy this. My wife and I put it together and had it hanging on the wall in about an hour and a half, working at a leisurely pace. The screen surface (always under tension) is perfectly taut and the black velvet surround looks great. The first couple days it smelled like a giant beach ball in the theater, but that's to be expected and it soon went away. I'm very happy with this purchase and I've recommended to other people already.
I TOOK A CHANCE ON THIS BRAND OF EXTENDERS AND I'M GLAD I DID. WORKS WELL WITH MY CABLE BOX ALLOWING ME TO CONTROL THE BOX FROM MY GARAGE LEAVING THE BOX IN THE HOUSE. SWITCHES THE CHANNELS QUICKLY. SMALL ATTRACTIVE PYRAMIDS, ABOUT 4" TALL. JUST PLUGIN AND IT'S READY TO GO. THE ONLY CON, BE AWARE IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 1 SET ALL THE RECEIVERS ARE ON THE SAME FREQUENCY CAUSING ANY TV THAT IS ON TO CHANGE CHANNELS.
My daughter uses this backpack every day for school. It's almost too capable - she crams about 50 pounds of books in the sturdy bag and it's held up well for a full school year. Zippers are strong. Wheels still rolling smooth. A great buy.
Apple's iMac line of desktop computers are always some of the most colorful, beautiful, and respected machines in the industry. In October 2005, Apple updated the iMac G5 making them better than ever.You'll be impressed with the iMac G5, from the very moment you begin opening the box. It is beautifully and carefully packaged, and you're greeted by a message inside saying "Designed by Apple in California." Then it is time to experience the performance of Apple's fastest consumer-level machine ever...Faster - The new iMac sports faster processors. This 20-inch model now has a 2.1 GHZ Power PC G5 processor, which is up, from 2.0 GHZ, on the previous 20-inch model. Furthermore, the system's architecture is now faster, with the iMac G5 using DDR 2 memory. The iMac includes 512 MB of DDR 2 memory, and it can be upgraded, to a maximum of 2.5 GB of memory.In terms of speed, I was immediately impressed. Applications pop open almost immediately, things snap to the screen, its responsive, and even intensive encoding tasks are handled efficiently.Front Row Experience - Apple has included a new software title that at this time is only available on the iMac G5. Front Row. Front Row comes with your iMac, and a remote control is also included. Front row allows you to watch and listen to media items, on your computer, from across the room. Click one button on the remote, and bring up Front Row, for quick access to your music, movies, podcasts, DVD, and more.Front row is without question the best way to access media files, on a personal computer. It blew me away, with its graphics, sound, and the overall experience it creates. Turn down the lights, turn up the volume, and bring up Front Row. Your friends' jaws will drop!Built in iSight - The new iMac includes a built in iSight camera, so you can video conference with friends right out of the box. Furthermore, with the built in isight you can take advantage of another new application, available only on this imac right now, called Photobooth. Photobooth allows you to snap photos of yourself or friends, from the built-in camera and add wild effects.Appearance - The new iMac G5 is thinner than the previous model making it more beautiful than ever. This machine will stand out on your desk.Display - The iMac 20-inch features a widescreen display, which is great for watching movies and fitting items such as wide spreadsheets, or media projects, onto the screen. You can also squeeze several applications into view, making yourself more productive. The resolution is 1650x1050, and the specifications on the display in this iMac now exceed the specifications on Apple's professional 20-inch cinema display.Hard Drive - The iMac G5 20-inch includes a big 250 gigabyte hard drive, which will allow you to store thousands of songs, pictures, and hundreds of hours of video.Mac OS X - If you're considering Macintosh for the first time, you're going to love the Mac operating system, Mac OS X Tiger. It is incredibly user friendly, and you'll quickly find the interface and design is saving you time. Furthermore, Mac OS X is much more secure than Windows, so you can put your mind at rest.iLife - Apple still includes iLife with every Mac. iLife is a great way to manage your personal digital life. Store and manage your digital images in iPhoto, jam to music in iTunes, create music in Garageband, and create simple movies in iMovie.Furthermore, there are convenient applications built right into the operating system such as Dashboard, iCal (a great calendar that syncs up with your external devices including iPod), Dictionary, Expose, Stickies, DVD Player, and more.Wireless - Your iMac will come standard, with an Airport Extreme card, for wireless networking. Furthermore, a bluetooth module is included, allowing you to use wireless devices, such as keyboards and mice, plus sync devices such as a mobile phone.Value - You will not find many computers available today that delivers what this iMac has at such an affordable price. A fast processor, beautiful 20-inch widescreen display, wonderfully designed computer case, big hard drive, double layer DVD burner, fantastic software, and a lot more. Amazon makes it even more affordable, with great rebates.Overall, I am truly impressed by the new iMac G5. In fact, it may be one of Apple's most impressive releases, in the past couple years. The iMac delivers high end consumer performance, with features that should meet your toughest expectations. There is simply not much that cannot be done with this very capable computer. Enjoy the new iMac G5. It's a great machine.
I teach photography with hundreds of slides and PowerPoints. Being mobile up front keeps the class alive and I use this for advancing slides mysteriously. I also teach Photoshop, and this is used with a laptop for editing on-screen. I have two of these and they're the best. Just plug into a USB at the classroom and it works - no installation.
I heard this system in a store and it sounded great so i brought it home and hooked it up... it still sounded great. U can make a really exaggerated bass or bass that just picks up when it needs to. I went through probably 5 different setups with the speakers and to be honest it totally changed the sound quality. So anyone who gave up on their system and said it sounded bad, should have tried rearranging their speakers a little. all in all, great system
We had 2 sent to us, both failed out of the box. Its a heap. decided to spend an extra $10, and use the free slower shipping. Amazon should do themselves a favour and save money on the returns costs, stop stocking this imho. Its rubbish.
This 46" TV is an excellent buy. Great picture and sound even on standard definition broadcasts and regular DVDs. Ordered it from Amazon. Vanns picked up the order and delivered it by MyYellow truck in about a week. I am very pleased with the service I received from Vanns and MyYellow. The TV came out of the box looking spectacular and it took about ten minutes to set it up. In addition to the great picture and sound, this TV has the best remote and on-screen menu that I have seen.Sony Bravia KDL-46S3000 46-inch 720p LCD HDTV
What do you want an MP3 player for? To listen to music, right? Well, this little unit does just that and more. The earphones were a little uncomfortable, so I bought a set of Skull Candy earphones with an inline volume control for $10 and I'm set. The nice thing about this unit is that it takes an SD memory card, so you can upgrade from the 256MB it comes with. And although it's advertised that you can upgrade up to 768MB by adding a 512MB SD card, I found that you can add a 1GB card and get even more songs on it. It has a voice record function, so you can dictate notes to yourself. A nice feature, but who buys an MP3 player for that, anyway? For the price, this little player beats a lot of more expensive ones just because a lot of them don't have the capability to expand memory.
Excellent performing,and ergonomically correct,and easy to use Camcorder. The 1.33 mg,1/4"ccd,performs better indoors than all others.For low light use,use Indoor AGC in menu.Colors are more vibrant on this camera.Has full manual control set,but auto controls work well.Prints very good 4x6 pictures in still mode.Best little cam out their in this size and price range. THE ONLY REAL PROBLEM WAS MOTOR NOISE. ON VERY QUIET PASSAGES OF FOOTAGE, THERE IS AN AUDIBLE HUM ON OUR RECORDED FOOTAGE. SHOULD YOU BE RECORDING LARGE PASSAGES OF FOOTAGE IN A HUSHED ENVIRONMENT, YOU MIGHT FIND THIS A LITTLE TOO MUCH TO BEAR. "I DID". I will email JVC to see if they will fix this problem. 1/31/2004.
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.
Home networking is something that if you have more than one computer in your house, then there is no doubt of doing it. A broadband connection is a plus in my opinion. This card is one of the cheapest out there and yet, it performs like any other. I get speeds up to 100 mb/s. This is very important for networks because of the sharing of the internet connection, sharing files (transferring too), and my favorite thing to do, gaming. I have friends come over all the time playing over our network games. We have a blast. It wouldn't have been possible for us to have a great time without this little piece of plastic and steel with some connectors that costed me a very ... amount. Linksys is my company of choice when it comes to networking. It is so easy to set up. Don't get a professional and waste money. I was up in 5 minutes and don't tell me it was my mad skills in the computer world. Either way, this is a surefire hit! Don't go wrong! Get this and your won't be dis-satisfied.
Works but not the way i thought. Mine ended up not transferring (XP2 programs/files) into my Vista but my old computer is on my new computer as 2 computers on the C:HD. Check your old software for compatibility to vista before buying this. Be ready for a new software purchase. Anything over $9.00 is too much.
The theatre is on a raised foundation and the floor really rumbles with this bad boy. I set the 3dB frequency to 85Hz and am driving this with a Denon 3310ci AV receiver. Visitors are astounded by the sound (also using OmniSat OS3 Floor-standing frontL/R and OmniSat OS3 center, with NanoSat surroundL/R). Excellent price/performance ratio in my opinion
I am very pleased with our speaker stands, They look great beside our T.V.and are very sturdy, and do not take up a lot of room.
This thing is invaluable too me for cleaning the low pass filter over my sensor. It cleans dust very well. Follow the directions and you will not be disappointed. I have used this probably 70 times with great results.
The adapters work just fine to take the sound from the audio out jacks on my keyboard to my RCA cables to my sound system. Exactly what I needed.
It's hard to find embossing tape in the stores and was happy to be able to buy it on the internet.Thanks...Deanna Lloyd
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.
These ear phones are really great,-they come with three different sizes, none of which hurt your ears-sound is awesome-reasonably priced.
When looking for an adapter for an ADC monitor to a DVI output on the back of my Mac, this is what popped up in all my searches (even when I provided the female/male designation) and I bought it because everything pointed to being what I needed.Except it wasn't. I needed an ADC Female to DVI Male and this product is a ADC Female to DVI Female... so, naturally, when trying to connect my monitor to my Mac Tower, I got squat.
We haven't used it as much as we thought we would, but so far,when we do, we've been happy with the product performance , and would recommend it to others. Especially happy with free shipping.
Had no idea, after reading reviews, if i would like it or if it would be big enough to hold 3 lenses, Canon T2i and lens, batteries, flash, hoods, filters, and almost the kitchen sink but I am very happy with it. Seems well put together, good strong zippers and good strong straps. Over all I am very pleased.
Great value and free shipping. However, it is a bit slower than my HP6210 which bit the dust -- hence why I bought a new one. But for the $$$, it is a good deal.
My experience is POOR! I purchased the product for quality sound and I do love the sound, however the Engineers at Bose Corp. should be fired! I loved the sound of my first pair so much that I purchased my second set of head phones - shortly after this my nightmare began. In a year and a half, I have had to send both pairs of Triport headphones back to Bose Corp. and not just once but twice! This product is JUNK, but it does sound good. I urge anyone who has purchased a pair, to send them back if they can because eventually they will break. I also urge anyone who has a pair that is broken to send them back. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT
Downloaded a map of london onto the unit and it wiped out my Topo US 24k West SD chip. On line at Garmin does not warn you of this prior to download. Customer Service said they could not make this up to me and basically they were sorry that their site does not address the issue prior to download. They stated you have to by a blank SD chip to download another map even though the online download states there is room to download additional maps. Garmin makes a good product and this GPS is one of the best. Their corporate greed is problematic. They have lost me as a customer, though they do not really care.
I got this to use with my IPod and laptop. I've used an unbranded chineese one before. This works realy well with both of them. great sound isolation. really good bass. Very confirtable in ear.I have a problem to keep it in the ear as it sometimes slips out. But, this is not a deal breaker.
I got this in October 2012 and by mid-January 2013 it has fallen apart. I need to see if there is any kind of warranty, but that is less than three months.
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.
This is the first "delta"-type B&W film I have used, previously sticking to traditional emulsions like Tri-X and HP5 Plus. I tried it out because I was looking for an extremely sharp film to test out some lenses. All I can say is "Wow!" - this stuff showed levels of detail in my test targets (topographic maps taped to a wall) that I never expected to see (and yes, if there is something amiss with your lenses, this film *will* show it). I had it professionally processed and scanned at very high resolution (16Mp) for this purpose so I can't comment on the darkroom chemistry side of things. I liked the grain structure, though for general-purpose use I would probably go with the ISO 400 version for greater versatility. The combination of biting sharpness and detail with good tonality would probably make it a good choice for landscapes.
Great buy for your money.Easy to use with easy detailed product manuel.This product is perfect for the beginner scanner user.
4.5 starsI own over 20 pair of headphones, from crappy buds to electrsostatics costing well over a grand; my first two were Koss and Sennheisers in the mid-'70s. I love listening to quality cans at every price level, and know what's good and what ain't. And I've gotta say, at 26 clams, the UR40s are a steal.I got my first pair three years ago to see if they went well with my mp3 players, and was blown away. I figured they'd be good, as Koss Porta-Pros are still the best of all small 'phones for walkmans, even after almost 30 years; Koss clearly understands small dynamic headphones better than anyone. But, compared to all other cheap cans, the UR40's soundstage kicks butt. People here are complaining about the sound leakage from these, but that's due to their open design, which is what makes these so much better than most small 'phones at this price. You need to get the better Sennheisers and AKGs and Grados at double the price and much more to beat these for tonal separation and accuracy, and these are MUCH more comfortable than any of those.These are so comfortable that they still surprise me; probably the most comfy cans I've ever worn, except maybe the original Senn 430s from the '70s. But these cost ten percent as much! They sit perfectly on my head for hours and hours. If it's hot in the room or outside, they sweat a bit on the cups, but not too badly.Yet combine the open soundstage and real musical image with that comfort for this price and wow, that's a real deal. They have deep bass with good punch and very smooth mids; the top end is the only weak link, as it's a little thin and compressed. And of course detail is compromised compared to serious cans. But hey, at this price something has to give. They still deliver very good, rich sound, well-balanced and with real ooomph at volume. These also distort very smoothly and only at serious ear-splitting levels.The UR40 is highly recommended to anyone who wants their mp3 player to sound waaaay better. These will turn any tiny player into a real sound machine. They also last, as long as you're gentle with them; I've got two pair and they're both as good as new, better in fact: like any decent can, these sound better as they age and the elements get broken in.Along with the Porta-Pro, the UR40 proves that Koss still owns the affordable small headphone market. This is a great product at a fair price, and can turn walking your dog at midnight into a serious symphonic excursion.Thank you, Koss, for over 30 years of highly enjoyable eargasms!
Stop shopping, this is the one to get. And this is the store to buy from, with Amazon's top service.These are the things I like about this MP3 player:Quality construction, small size, nice layout of controls. It has a slide switch on the back to disable all the buttons, so you won't disrupt playback when it is in your pocket. The skip and search controls act like the ones on a CD player. You can press the forward and reverse buttons to go to the next or previous song. If you hold them down, they scan through the song. There are album forward and reverse buttons to skip directly to the next or previous album on your disc. Albums are a group of MP3's in a directory or folder on the disc, which you determine when you burn the disc. It recognizes and displays title and artist tags in the MP3 files if they are there. It also recognizes Joliet-formatted discs so you can use long filenames for the songs. I recommend keeping the filenames to less than 50 characters long because some players have trouble with very long filenames. This player displays the first 39 characters of long filenames, and otherwise does not appear to have a problem with long filenames. There are 2 levels of bass boost and 1 level of treble boost. The battery compartment is inside the lid underneath where you put the CD. The compartment has a hinged lid, so it won't come off and get lost. A remote control comes with the player that can optionally be used between the main unit and the headphones. Other accessories included are a wrist strap, AC adapter, and one blank disc.These are the things I like about the pocket CD format:Pocket CDs are so much fun. This format gives you more freedom from your computer, compared to relying on your computer's hard disk space and repeatedly downloading onto just a few memory sticks. You can actually afford enough blank media to convert your whole CD, tape, and record collection to pocket CDs. Disks are typically 210 MB each and very inexpensive when you buy a spindle, and each will hold 3 to 4 hours of music. I like putting whole box sets of Cds on one or two pocket CDs. The CD's you burn for this will also play in most DVD players, so if you have your DVD player connected to your stereo, there you have another way to listen to your collection.
The Ultrasone HFI-15G is clearly aimed at the MP3 player market: the main cable running from the headphone is about 1M and terminates in a 3.5mm plug. A longer extension cord is provided for other applications, as is a 1/4 inch adapter. The extension cord and adapter are of good quality. The HFI-15G, manufactured in Taiwan, is constructed of cheap plastic, which makes it quite lightweight.The HFI-15G has an open, though not very detailed sound, decent bass, a little grainy in the highs--overall a pleasant presentation. I thought it would be a good choice for lo-res TV sound, but paired with a Rolls HA43 Pro headphone amp, which has a lot of gain, I found it rather dull.The main competition in the HFI-15G's price class is the Grado SR60i, and given a choice for TV sound, I'd opt for the Grado. The Grado SR60i is not only a better sounding headphone, but it's more efficient, and better built. However, its bulky cable isn't ideal for use with a portable music player.I won't return the HFI-15G. My SONY Walkman proved to be an excellent match. The SONY has no difficulty driving the HFI-15G to more than adequate volume. The HFI-15G can handle the Bass EQ found on portable music players without distortion. It's very comfortable, so wearing it for extended periods won't be a problem.Carefully consider your options in this price range before you buy. Ultrasone has designed the HFI-15G for use with portable music players, and used properly, it merits 4 Stars. For other applications, there are better choices.
Recieved the package last week, works great, all accessories and CD were included in the package. Definitely recommended for buyers looking for a cheap reliable scanner. Thanks for the service Amazon
I ordered this for my mom, who had dropped hers and bent the rim. This was priced very fairly, and it works well.
I have a very standard home network with two HP desktop PC's, one Sony laptop, and and a WM5 Pocket PC all hooked up to a DSL broadband connection via a Linksys Wireless-G router. However, I do insist on high wifi security so use at least WPA + TKIP encryption in combination with MAC address filtering. After three years of operation the router suddenly died so I decided (on price) to first give TrendNet a chance to replace it with the TEW-432BRP which I bought for $40.I installed the TEW-432BRP router, updated to the latest TrendNet firmware, and had no problem connecting all of my wifi devices with WPA + TKIP encryption enabled. However, as soon as I switched on MAC address filtering in the router firmware all of a sudden I could no longer access MSN instant messaging or Hotmail on any PC on my network. Reading into the firmware history file I saw that TrendNet has had previous issues with connectivity to MSN which it believed it had fixed... well perhaps so for general router settings but apparantly not when also using MAC address filtering mode. In any case, for a router to block any web site in any mode of operaton was unacceptable so I packed up the router and brought it back for return to vendor.I next bought the Netgear WPN824 router for $65, set it up, updated to the latest Netgear firmware, and connected my devices. The router connected with every wifi device successfully using WPA + TKIP encryption. But as soon as MAC address filtering was enabled only my WM5 Pocket PC could still connect... the router completely blocked the Sony laptop from re-connecting. This happened despite the fact that the router had automatically entered the correct MAC address for the Sony into its allowed devices database from when it was connected without filtering earlier. The Netgear MAC address filtering firmware obviously has a quirky problem with Sony laptops using the Intel a/b/g wifi adapters. Netgear Tech Support had no useful suggestions and recommended returning the router to vendor which I promptly did.I finally bit the bullet and bought the Linksys WRT54GL for $75 because it got good reviews online and offered open platform support for third party firmware. No surprise, even with the default Linksys firmware it works as advertised with all my devices and using full WPA + TKIP encryption and MAC address filtering. There were no unexplainable wifi lockouts (as with Netgear) or MSN/Hotmail blocks (as with TendNet). Linksys had designed and tested MAC address filtering correctly.Clearly TrendNet and Netgear need to spend more time building a robust MAC address filtering implementation and test product compatability more thoroughly in this mode if they want to compete with Linksys. I'll be sending this feedback to all three vendors and kudos to Linksys for getting it right straight out of the box. In networking compatability will always be the king.
Never did my CD's sound as good as in this player. I was used to hearing music played on my DVD player that I forgot how good CD's can sound.
Except for sound volume, this product met all my expectations. All modes from 480i to 1080p work great. Menu is friendly. No issues at all.
I was looking for something to hold my large number of CD's and this did the trick. At first I thought it was too big but I know this will stand the test of time because it's well made. I retired the many little CD cases I had with glee.
This item was purchased without even seeing it in a store or anything. The price was too good to pass up, so I expected a fade in quality because it was so much less than the name brand digital frames. Boy was I wrong. Great features, excellent picture quality. A must for family photos, enjoy!
The S50 is not at all that bad. Yes, if you use the FM frequency to transmit the stations, you will have a bit of BG noise, its really not that big of a deal. When a song is recorded through the unit, the songs playback is pretty much cd quality with no static. The static is coming from the transmission to the FM frequency, so if you use the line in straight to the radio and use it as an AUX instead, as long as you have mounted the antenna correctly, you should pick up a perfect signal. I have had no issues with mine yet and from reading reviews about people with issues of the unit turning off and on by itself, and according to one user, killing the "bass" ??? on his radio? This just doesnt make any kind of sense and sounds like someone needs a new car anyways. If you are just not getting a clear frequency, I recommend you just try to find a dead air station that is not close to a real radio staion (dont just use the default 87.7) and should give you a better reception. The only gripe I have with the unit, which is not a major one, is not being able to record more than a 2 hour block of listening at one time...so, just give them some time to work with things and Im sure you will have better, more sleek components in the future. As for now, Sirius and satellite radion in general is the future, there is no need to listen to fake radio DJ's any longer, everyone on Sirius is real and there is no holding back. I hope this review helps you more than the complainers on this blog.1-31-06 update:You know...after reading everyone still complaining, you just need to stop all the spoiled crying about this product. Well no way...there are a few changes that need to be made to the S-50, isn't that obvious. This is the first product like this people...Can you say PROTOTYPE? Of course all of these things that you want will be added into the future, this was quickly marketed to compete as fast as possible with XM. You are all spoiled and are not coming to realize that the product works. When the television was invented, did people that bought their first TV say, "Oh, Gee...its not in color" or "these idiots are going to make me walk to the TV to change the channel?"...What! No remote?? Of course not cause they dealt with what they had at that time. It played movies and it worked. This is the best thing over radio and there is no doubt about it. There is not 1 DJ on sirius that is not true to what they are saying over the air. You dont have that 'radio' style, clear channel style talking...that to me, just sounds fake. Everyone is outgoing and open on Sirius and the music is 10 times better. If you purchased this product for yourself, then you are obviously a person that is interested in new products or electronics in general so should realize that THINGS WILL CHANGE. So relax and DEAL WITH IT...there will be better components to come. ;-)
It's a USB hub. It works. It doesn't get terribly hot or blow out the PC's USB controller when you power it up. What more can you ask for? (Well, it would be nice if the connectors were on the front for a change...)The only thing preventing a five-star rating is the fact that mine was supplied with an annoyingly short 3-foot (or maybe one-meter) cable rather than the "5-foot" cable listed in the description.
I haven't had any issues with it since I have received it - and the only problem has been finding a place to put it - my desk is kind of crowded. As a product it's great and does everything I expected. This is my first wireless-G router and it's plenty fast for everything I have done with it so far - laptop, wireless to my TV, etc. I was worried at first that I should have gone with Wireless-N - but I am satisfied now.
HDMI cable works as expected. Beautiful 1080P from my blu ray player. I just need to get a longer cable (my fault, not manufacturers).
color for printing from computer is very poor. copying a color document is uneven & not close to color on original
This battery has outperformed the specifications initially quoted for operational time. Good product.
I have now had two Zumo 550's completely fail. The first made it three weeks, the second made it 4 weeks-Failure is the same on both units-simply died (not a battery issue).As the weather prohibits riding a MC at the moment, my only experience with the 550 has been in a car. When it works, very good and easy to use.While the store replaced the first one (and they will replace the second one), I expect much better from a product at this price point. I will be asking for a refund at this point.Suffice it to say that I have zero confidence that this unit will survive when exposed to the vibrations and weather on a motorcycle!
To order this from the seller was a mistake. The product was not as advertised (quite inferior). My e-mail to the seller after receiving the product was never acknowledged nor has a refund been forthcoming (I returned the product). This is always a danger but is my first bad experience. This is an entirely negative review.
After testing this, i bought 3 more, a great product, i use it with my router on my home network, and installed the other three on other networks
I recently got this case to protect my new Zen Vision M and to add some color! It is a pretty neat little case. It was quite tight when I first got it and the player would not work properly at first because the case was pushing all the buttons. I pulled and stretched it so now it fits pretty well.One other problem is that the adapter on the bottom doesn't connect all the way when its in the case. I have to take it out of the case to charge which is a bit annoying, but luckily I have been pretty happy with the battery life thus far (and I don't have to charge it very often)
I bought this ViewSonic to replace an old Dell D1728D-LSCRT that measures 16&quot;X18&quot;X17&quot; and weighs about 45 pounds.The ViewSonic screen is about 14&quot;X11&quot;X2&quot; with a 9&quot;X6&quot; base,and only weighs about 9 pounds! Setup is quick and easy.Nice color and resolution. Price was good, too. I've hadthe monitor for about a month now, and I'm very pleasedwith my purchase.
i bought this for some 4 gauge wire and i hade to strip a little off but it will work its nice well made and perfict for what i need
Great product - easy to handle and bring everywhere - fits on a backpack easily - and it's sensitivity and resolution is fantastic and a must for every designer.Wacom Intuos3 6 x 8-Inch Pen Tablet
The router performs very well if you don't have any interferences in 2.4GHz range. It will reboot automatically whenever there is one though. I think netgear is working on a new firmware to fix this problem. Hopefully they'll be able to do it.I have owned this router almost two years without any major problems except a reboot or two every day if I have the wireless radio on. For those of you who do not use wireless connection, I suggest turning off the "Wireless Radio" in the setup. This, I believe, will solve the rebooting problem. If you use wireless, having it in "Auto 108" mode seems to have reduced the amount of time it reboots.
I rock this for WOT World of TanksPro's:Awesome for my 6'6" body size hands:Wear and tear on keyboard is down.QuickerLess missed or fat finger mistakes because of small keysCons:Minor: annoyed at crappy lighting and annoying in your face light. Black electrical tape fix.Minor: Under mount light is too bright and disperses weird.Keys could feel more substantial. Not click key like but a bit less lite.The "1-2-3-4-5-6...." keys are not offset for traditional play ie "2-3" above the "W" key... its a pain but ok.add macros!!!!Remapped "e" to zoom and "q" to unlock autoaimStill a great board. I retired my legacy Z-Board.
BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS. HE JUST OPENED IT UP AND LOVES IT!IT HAS EXCELLENT RECEPTION, THE PRESETS ARE PERFECT, THEY ENABLE U TO TUNE INSTANTLY TO YOUR FAVORITE STATIONS, AM AND FM ** AND THEY ARE RELATIVELY "FLAT" SO NOTHING CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE BUTTONS!YOU CAN HANG OR WALL MOUNT --- FANTASTIC REVIEWS AND THEY WERE ALL RIGHT!IF YOU NEED A SHOWER RADIO, LOOK NO FURTHER AND BUY THIS ONE! YOU WILL LOVE IT!
this product does not work. someone should have checked this chinese product before sending it out.its going back.please don't send a replacement.chriszeee
I used the product for a week or two, but being that I work in the freezer in an ice cream plant, the "phones" didnt last too long in the cold....
I've owned many Case Logic CD cases over the years. The quality of the construction has declined markedly during that time. This one feels cheap and not durable at all.I'm going to buy a Targus Citygear case instead; its construction quality is superior to this one.
I purchased the unit for my dad. It would not work with 3 out of seven CF cards. I am returning it and purchasing another IOGear CF reader which works with all my cards.
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.
Works just as expected and does the job with my Nikon D3000, even behind the camera unlike some of the cheaper remotes.
I have used and gone through many printers but I really love this one. The ease of inserting digital camera cards and printing straight through the printer is great. I love the quality of the pictures and the ease. It's really fast and I think it's the best printer I've had. I recommend this particular printer to anyone.
Our original Toshiba's power cord quit working, so my husband and I purchased this one from Amazon and it works great!
As a college student, I carry these earbuds in my backpack around campus and while traveling. I've lost two other pairs of earbuds (from other manufacturers) because of damage from being jostled around. These Coby ones have held up just fine--and they're cheap enough that I wouldn't be upset if I had to replace them. I mostly use them for my iPod or for watching movies on my laptop. The sound quality is certainly good enough for everyday use, and I can wear them for hours without discomfort. I've had these for several months and have always enjoyed using them. I just bought another pair to have around in case I lose these.The only drawback: One of my friends says that the earbuds kept falling out of his ears, but they stayed in when I replaced the silicone tips with a smaller set from a different set of earbuds. It seems that the tips included with the package might be too big for some users. Other than that, I'm totally satisfied with these earbuds!
Having owned four Rio Mp3 players in the past and being very satisfied with them all (models S10, S30, S35, & S50) I had good expectations for this newer model but was vastly disappointed with the outcome. Below I have reviewed every aspect of the player both good and bad for you're perusal, first starting with the overall pros and cons in case you don't feel like reading the whole thing:OVERALL PROS AND CONSProsExternal lock switch keeps you from digging through menus like other players.Comes with belt clip that most other brands don't provide.Allows external memory.ConsControls are too small to use without messing up.Armband sucks and there are no instructions for it's use.Instructions are horrible.Sound quality is worse than previous mp3 players I've owned.This version Rio Music Manager Software absolutely is horrible.Software freezes while adding songs.This player automatically alphabetizes the songs on the player..WHY!!?Creating a playlist is a chore and doesn't work as good as just adding songs.Playlists are incompatible with external memory cards.Customer service sucks.CONTROLS, DESIGN, & ACCESSORIES INCLUDEDControls & DesignUpon looking at the player I noticed the first problem that would bug me and that was the controls to play, stop, and change tracks. They are all combined into one little joystick that you move in the direction you want and makes it too easy to hit the wrong one. This joystick is much smaller than even the average pinky fingertip and I don't think is located in a good place to change the tracks without looking (I had to look down at the player closely whenever I wanted to do anything). This was a disappointment because all the models I owned previously had large controls that were very easy to use without even glancing at the player.One good thing about the controls was the location of the volume button was easy to reach and change since it is not obscured by the plastic carrying case as many models are. Also, Rio has finally put a lock switch on the top of the player so you don't accidentally hit anything to ruin you're mood, rather than burying the lock in the menus like other models.Accessories IncludedThis Rio like most models comes with an armband and belt clip, which I find to be both bepretty poorly made. The belt clip is made of metal that is very tight and I couldn't even get it over the waistline of my shorts to use it. The armband as usual comes with no instructions on how you are supposed to use it (it's not like the Nike models that just go into the case on the band). This is just a velcro strap basically and you are on your own to figure it out..no matter how you go about it though you will have a larger mark on you're arm from the belt clip which will dig into you're skin the whole time.Another minus is the headphones the player comes with. As with every other discman, mp3 player, etc. I've ever owned they are very poor sounding and you are going to have to get new ones ( I use the Sony earbud style and they work very well).SoundI found the sound quality of this model to be subpar compared to the other models I have had. Using the Sony headphones the bass was weak and distorted as was the treble on this thing no matter what I did with the EQ. Every other Rio I've owned sounded wonderful but this one took a turn for the worse.The InstructionsThe instructions absolutely suck they are about 6 steps front and back of one page that tell you nothing about the product or what you can expect to encounter. The full manual is on the installation cd, but that is also very lacking in content, nothing was explained about the installation or problems I encountered in using the player.THE SOFTWARE & USING EXTERNAL MEMORY CARDSThis player comes with a different version of Rio Music Manager (RMM) then any other player that I have owned and I found this to be the absolute worst piece of software that I have ever used. After installing the software you connect the player and expect it to start working like all other models with no trouble. But, instead it chooses to install itself as a disk drive, and if you are using a memory card it will do the same thing for it thus two extra drives on you're computer..can anybody say IRQ conflict? There was no mention of this in the instructions and I didn't know what to do so I let it roll (it was installed as my G & H drive).The actual interface of this version of RMM is more confusing and less user friendly than past versions for a number of reasons. First, instead of the split screen other versions have (with the songs transferring on the bottom and those you're looking for on top) this version only allows you to either see the songs on the player or those on the computer but not both at once. This is a problem because you can't see the transfer status of the songs whereas on the old version it had a bar for each song that went from 0 to 100% as it transferred. In order to see the status you have to click on the player icon on the left and then let it load the information, and then you don't even get a status bar, you just get told what song is transferring.The second problem I had with this software was that on previous versions you could click anywhere in the drop down box on top to choose another folder, artist, etc. but on this version you have to click on the arrow on the right side of the screen for anything to happen. This causes you to move the mouse to the right every time you want to change folders and a real pain in the rear.The third problem with the software is that about 50% of the time while I was adding songs it would just freeze with no error message or anything, leading me to unplug the player and get a whole lot of errors from the computer. I tried turning the power management to not shut off for 30 minutes of sitting there but this didn't solve the problem... I don't know what was wrong here. And yes before anybody says it I did reformat the player and try adding the newest firmware and software from Rios website.Using An External Memory CardI have a number of 128 MB SD memory cards and attempted to use one in this player, which led to another problem. In the RMM window when there is a memory card installed it will show the total size of the memory on the bottom (for me it was 363 MB), which led me to believe that it would put the songs on either internal or external memory on it's own for me and save the trouble of loading each. So I loaded up the player, next thing I know it freezes and I click down there and realize that it has attempted to put 290 MB of songs on the internal memory and about 40 on the external memory card, why I don't know. I have no idea why this horrible software couldn't just split it up on it's own to make it fit between the two since there was more than enough room. But if you are using an external memory card you have to load each separately or else it's going to freeze, what a piece..The Worst Problem ...ALPHABETIZINGI don't know who's stupid idea this was, but bar none this is the dumbest thing I've ever seen on an mp3 player yet, and absolutely the determining factor for me to get rid of this player. When you add the songs in any other Mp3 player I've owned the songs remain in the order you add them when you play it back, not so with this player. The Rio Cali alphabetizes the songs instead of leaving them in the order you chose them, and not only that it doesn't alphabetize them the same way each time. Sometimes it was by song name, sometimes by artist, and sometimes by album, how it chooses what it wants to do I do not know. I looked through Rio forums and reviews and saw a number of others having the same problem and don't know why a fix has not been released yet. Please Rio get rid of this alphabetizing bull and let the songs be played in the order I want them, for now the only way to do this is by creating a playlist....which leads to the next problem.Creating A PlaylistSo in order to try and keep the songs in the order I wanted I tried creating a playlist as everyone says to do. The first problem in doing this is the RMM software has to scan all of you're music files on the computer which for me took about 15 minutes (around 2000 mp3 songs), as you can't add songs to the playlist through anything except that method. For me I have my songs arranged in folders by artists, etc. for easy finding and didn't need the software to find them for me but I had no choice in the matter.When you go to add songs to the playlist more problems start rolling in, first is that while you are adding them you are told no information on the size of the playlist to know if it will fit on the player. In order to do this you will have to go to the playlist, then right click look at the information and read the size after each song to make sure you are not over spacewise, what a pain.Next problem, once the songs are in the playlist you can't move them around to change the order...why make me to have a playlist if I have to keep the order and can't move them around?Another problem is that when you are playing a playlist back there is about a 3 second gap between each song while the player finds it...remember it automatically alphabetizes them even if you are using a playlist you have to go into the menu to play it and then the gap comes in..what fun.And the last problem with the "solution" to the alphabetizing problem of creating a playlist is that it does not work when you are using an external memory card. Read the instructions it's right in there that playlists don't work when an external memory card is in the player, what bull!CUSTOMER SERVICERealize before you buy one of these that customer service/technical support hours for Rio are 8AM-6PM Monday thru Friday so if you have a job as I'm sure most people do you will not be able to contact them. When you do contact Rio support you should also be ready for somebody with a heavy Indian accent and little to know technical expertise about the product, they were of absolutely no help to me.RECOMMENDATIONMy recommendation is to not buy this player and don't buy any of the new Rio players until the alphabetizing problem is fixed and they revert back to one of the old versions of RMM or a new version. I bought this player because I had a Product Replacement Plan from Best Buy and when my S35 broke I had to get something in the store with the voucher money. I ended up selling this player on an auction site after about 7 hours of trying to make it work for me on the computer and ordering myself another S35 online. My recommendation is to get one of the older Rio S models and save yourself from a lot of hassle. Rio if you are reading this please, please fix this piece of you know what.
Love this paper cutter. It is heavy and sturdy and measurements are marked on the flat bed so you don't make mistakes. I use it at home for cards that I make. Would recommend it to a friend.
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!
I bought this, opened the box, plugged it in and it works great! Very easy to use, no static, very easy to change stations to adapt to your whereabouts and it charges while it plays. I highly recommend the itrip and amazon gave me quick shipping and great service.
Others have rated this radio so I will be brief. For fast scanning of the AM and SW bands, and FM too, this is a very good radio. The build quality is excellent, it only uses 2 AA cells, and I've found the AM and SW sensitivity to be excellent, and the FM sensitivity to be very good. The tuning is a little rubbery, meaning you might have to rock the tuning knob back and forth to get the station tuned in (on AM or SW). This radio should run a long time on its two AA cells since it is analog without the load of running digital readouts and digital memories. It's a basic radio for sure.Someone mentioned here that the radio has a simple ON/OFF switch, so you can not bother with the volume control being the on/off switch. I like this design.Having used very expensive radios, I finally realized that what I also needed was a way to quickly scan the SW bands in particular for SW broadcasters (not hams, and this radio will not decode SSB or CW), and then get an idea of what is out there on any particular day or night. This radio is great for a quick band scan. But, on vacation, on the deck, at the beach, or in emergencies, the radio is super convenient to use. If it's mechanical tuning mechanism were a little more solid, it would be five stars in my opinion.The Sony SW 20 sort of set the standard for the small two battery SW and AM radio, but it's not made anymore. This WRX911 comes very close. If it were dual conversion and had tighter tuning, it would equal or surpass the famous Sony SW 20 in my opinion.For the money, you can get this radio, and take it on vacation, camping, etc. and it will serve you well. I'd say if the station is not on the air, this radio won't hear it. Otherwise it will bring it in for you. Don't expect hi fi, but you can hear it!If I could mention ONE negative---in the dark, you can't see where the radio is tuned, so get a small flashlight, or if you use the radio enough you can eventually figure out in a dark setting, what band you are tuned to. But, if the radio were lit, it would use more battery power. So a trade off.Kudos to Kaito for making this basic radio available from Tecsun, China.
Compact so you can always have it available. Uses 2 AA batteries so no problems finding them. Flexible, as flash head rotates for bounce effect.Sorry its discontinued.
This lens has everything I want in a lens.1. Good build qualityEverything about this lens is quality. I could ask more from the zoom ring. It doesn't feel as good as it could at this price range. It does the job fine however. Everything else about this lens is the highest quality. I would not let this one minor thing stop you from buying it.2. Image Stabilization (seem to work to at least 3 stops...maybe 4)3. Large constant aperture (F/2.8 all the way through)4. USM focus (quick and quiet. Does the job fine.)If you have a "kit" lens (18-55) and want your pictures to look WAY better, get this lens. You must consider two things before buying. Are you planning to move to a 5D MkII or another full frame body? (this lens does not fit full frame bodies.) Is your style of photography suited to the 17-55 range? (do you take most shots between 17 and 55mm....as most people do) If you meet these criteria.....you need this lens. You may need a long zoom to go with it, but don't think for one minute that you can get an 18-200 or 18-135 and still get the same image quality. I have the 18-135 and the 17-55 gives me FAR better image quality. If you need more zoom from time to time get this lens and a 55-250. The 55-250 is a good lens and gives you decent image quality at long ranges. It's only about 1/4 of what this lens costs but will cover you in long telephoto shots. The 17-55 will be great for most shots most people take. It took me a long time to realize that all I needed was a better lens. I didn't need more zoom. I finally got this and wish I had done it years ago.I have found this lens more than good in the month since I got it. It weighs a lot but I have taken hundreds of pictures and hundreds of videos with it and love it. If there was an "EF" alternative to this, I would have purchased it. There is no comparison to this lens in the "EF" line-up. Only this EF-S lens has a 2.8 aperture, image stabilization, and USM in this zoom range. All those EF lenses like the 24-70, 24-105, etc... are missing one thing or another. I looked into EF lenses first. If you want it all, this is your lens. There is no EF lens that has these features. I use it with a 7D and have had good, solid results. It will let you shoot with a "pro-caliber" lens. It should be an "L" lens and it should come with a hood.I gave it 4 stars at first because it's zoom mechanism was not as smooth as it could have been and it costs more than it should. Since then I have grown to like the zoom ring and the overall performance of the lens made me change to 5 stars.Update after 9 months : I have used this lens a lot in the past 9 months. I could not be any happier. The one issue I was concerned about was dust getting inside. I have not seen a problem with dust. I used a UV filter for about 4 months. I then took it off and still did not see any issue with dust getting inside. I live in a dry dusty area so I would have seen the problem if it were a problem. The IQ of this lens is great! The F/2.8 aperture all the wat through the zoom range has been the best however. Other companies make similar lenses as you might know. One or both of the major companies lenses have zoom mechanisms which turn the opposite of Canon lenses. That would not be easy to get used to...but it might save you some money. I decided to go with Canon because I knew it would be good quality and I am SO glad I did. After 9 months of heavy use I cannot say enough about the lens. From handling to IQ to size and weight it just satisfies me in every way. I also have a 24-105 F/4L I really like. If I could only choose 1 I don't know what I would do.
Product was provided on time and was works like advertised. The only minor glitch is that it appears to be a network card for the new Vista operating system and I have XP so the software does not work correctly for the network status. Instead of coming up with just a pop up window it takes up the whole screen, but other than that the card works fine.The price was right.
Once my 50mm broke and my 28-135 got a big scratch on the glass, I knew I had to have a nice replacement to use as my primary lens. So I saved up and finally got the 17-55. And I will never regret my decision! The weight took a bit to get used to but overall, I have not one complaint when it comes to this lens! The picture quality is amazing and the ability to shoot in low light is outstanding! I take this lens with me indoors and also bring my speedlite to compensate, but I end up never having to use the speedlite since the lens does all the work by bringing in the best light on its own. The quality of the lens itself is very nice and I've had no trouble with dust getting into the glass, but I also have a filter covering the lens as well. You can't go wrong with this lens!
I suspect the title says it all. Tried hooking this up to every tv in the house: nada. If there are free HD channels out there, this antenna isn't picking them up. Save your money.
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.
I just installed the memory module into my Toshiba Satellite A75-S211 and everything is running smooth. Startup was noticeably faster and the applications seem to be speedier, especially since I went from 512MB ram to 1.25GB ram. Installation was quick and easy, and my laptop recognized it without any problems. I previously had an issue with the Kingston model-specific ram (KTT3311/1G) because my laptop would not recognize it, so I gave Crucial a try and I'm glad I did. By the way, the Crucial CT12864x335 module is the same, but costs less on Amazon and other sites, than the CT405629 module which is recommended for the Toshiba Satellite A75 series on Crucial's website.I had considered Kingston and PNY for the upgrade, but in the end Crucial costs less and I'm happy with the results...and so is my Satellite!
I bought the GPS60CSx after doing some research and based on the recommendation of a friend. Let me say that I was not disappointed. I use this GPS when I ride the mountain bike trails, as well as ATV riding. The reason that I gave it 4 stars, is the available of software for Macs. I had to go to Garmin's site and download software, as it was not included out of the box.All in all, this is a great unit that you can track your routes and vital stats. If you like, you can upload them to sites like Google Maps and Map My Ride. Sorry that this is not too in depth, but what else can I say that the other reviewers haven't already.
For the price, this printer has worked fine...until the black cartridge was empty. It went fast; used the ink like a squid being circled by a shark. Like other reviewers, I have had to replace all the cartridges to get it work again, even though there is still colored ink left. And if you just have the black ink in, you can not even print in greytone without the others. You CAN use the cheaper cartridges, even though Brother would like you to think otherwise. For my home use, it's an OK printer, but next time I'll read the reviews FIRST.
didn't see any difference compare with my rabbit ears that come with my TV... tried many different locations, directions, angles, still receive same amount of channels ...
Needed a replacement for my blown power supply. Ordered this and it worked as expected with all the quality I have always known and expected with Apple hardware.
This thing is great. The price on many transformers should leave many wondering if they shouldn't just buy all new appliances-- seeing as electric water kettles hog up 1500 watts. Microwaves-- 1000 watts. An XBOX 360-- 400 watts. Coffee grinders and refrigerators-- 300 watts. Flat LCD TVs-- 200 watts. The price of this transformer removes all those questions. It's the most powerful one I could find and only $115. This qualified for FREE SHIPPING on Amazon, which saved ME $27, but my other friends were quoted as high as $80 other places to ship similar transformers. You can't afford not to get this.Where I am, there are at least 3 different power standards (US, UK, and the rest of Europe), but I have only US appliances. Everywhere is charging like $150 for a 1000 watt transformer, or $200 for 2000 watt. The place we moved into has only generator-powered British standard, and it trips very easily. I plugged this transformer in just fine when many of my suite mates were having problems with theirs tripping the power. This one did not trip.There is also no noise. My roommate got a free military transformer though some connections, who knows how old it is? We put it in the corner under thick blankets and it still makes a loud buzzing. With this one, you only hear it for 1 second when you first turn it on, and it is completely silent even under full load. Disclaimer: DO NOT pack insulation or anything like blankets around any transformers- Just erring on side of fire and electrical safety. Honestly, this thing is not producing any amount of heat that I can tell.It has a power selector on the back to switch input from 110V, 200V, 220V, and 240V. Comes with 3 fuses, one in the unit and 2 replacements. Has 2 outputs-- one US and one universal.It has a heavy duty US-style power plug with a ground/earth pin, and comes with a solid-feeling Europe-style plug adapter with grounding/earthing side-leads, but I am using it plugged into a British style "surge protecting" plug adapter with grounding/earthing. I hear transformers aren't meant to be used with surge protection- whether it's plugging into or being plugged into I don't know. If you need a transformer you need to research this.This was definitely a lucky first-find and after seeing all the hassles my peers have had with their converters, I'm already thinking of getting another. If they found a good one, they had to pay way more than $115, and many paid more for boxes that shorted after a week. What is it then? Just a heavy door stop.Also, don't try to replace the fuse with the unit plugged into an active outlet, even if the switch on the unit is OFF. I haven't blown any yet, but I just wanted to check. Anyway, don't ask-- let's just say I'm bleedin' out the ears and I may potentially be cured of my crippling depression. Fine, yeah I shocked myself. It didn't feel great. So what? Big whoop. Wanna fight about it?UPDATE!!--- Since writing this I left my camp and sold this converter. I came back and bought another one. The new one I received produced a noticeable smell from manufacturing but NOT the smell of frying/shorting/stressed electrical equipment I'm somewhat familiar with (unrelated). It slowly went away and was completely unnoticeable after about 2 or 3 weeks. The smell was like heated crayons or something-- probably from the enamel finish on the box. I have been using this converter to push mostly a VERY hungry hot water kettle. It was also very expensive and the kettle is still going strong. I also use a big burr-mill style coffee grinder that uses much more power than the spinning blade type. I also keep a very large air purifier running at various speeds all the time. The converter handles all 3 very demanding appliances brilliantly.
I jsut received this yesterday and here's my first impression.I've been using a Sharp Zaurus since the pre-release 5000D. I've had a 5500 for 3 years and I've loved it. I like having a handheld computer vs. a PDA. I have a Treo 600 so I've gotten very familiar with the Palm OS. Hey, it's ok but it's not Linux. I had a Psion 5mx which I loved and used for years. As for Windows devices, forget it. With all the fun I have had with Microsoft operating systems on my computers over the years, I have no desire to wrestle with a scaled down version of bloat and the Blue Screen of Death.The 6000L has a gorgeous 480 x 640 display. It is beautiful. The best I've ever seen on a handheld, bar none.One of the biggest attractions of the 6000L for me is it's ruggedization. I'm hard on things. I drop things a lot and I work in a factory, all hard edges and lots of places to get hurt. I've taken out my 5500 at work and my hands have lost their grip and voila! flying Zaurus. It's survived, but I think I'm better off with something a bit more robust. The 6000L seems sturdier and that is what I need. I will put it to the test.I took the 128 mb SD card and the 128 mb CF card from my 5500 and put them in the 6000L. I will probably replace the CF card with something larger. I use the CF card strictly for storage and file transfer.People complain about the PIM functionality of the Zaurus apps. I find them perfectly suited to my needs. The Hancom apps included work extremely well with MS Office apps.Just one complaint so far, directed at Sharp. Hey, Sharp, are you listening? How about a Linux version of the PC applications? It seems silly to have a Linux handheld and not include Linux apps to sync and transfer files.My first impression is I love the 6000L. The apps are great, I can use a lot of things from the 5500 on the 6000L. I haven't had a chance to test the wireless yet, but I will soon. I expect it to be solid and reliable. Solid reliability is something I've come to expect from the Zaurus and Linux.
If you like music with deep bass, you will like these. Unlike other small headphones, these can reproduce the deep sounds and don't sound like tins stuck to your ears. Highly recommended!
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.
Great adapter for the price. Little tricky getting drivers loaded but then it could have been me. I have it installed on a computer with Win 98 OS.
I cannot speak to the technical virtues of the card, but Amazon was the low price winner and I looked all over the web. incidentally, I use it for a Fujifilm E550, not a Olympus. My previous camera was an early digital Olympus and I found the pictures distorted. Don't know if it was the Camedia's lens or the paltry 2.1 pixels. In any case, the new Fuji is an enormous improvement.
This bag was a great deal for the price. The functionallity was exactally what I needed. There is room for my 35mm SLR, my camcorder, my 2 sony cyber shots, my underwater housing for my sony cyber shot, plus all the chargers and more. If you need a camera bag for Christmas I recommend this one.
You really can't give five stars to a keyboard/mouse combination -- unless it was telepathic or had a "pizza" key. That said, this is a very good keyboard and mouse combo. Note that I am partial to the Logitech keyboard and mouse's physical properties.This purchase was for the daughter-unit up at school. She likes the media buttons and the ease of setup (she may be a Chem major, but she really is pretty PC illiterate, much to the chagrin of her father and brother). She has no problems with connections, tracking, and other performance issues. The mouse does seem to eat batteries at an annoying but not outrageous rate.
I never thought I would be able to please everyone in the household. We had five different remotes and it seemed I was the only one who knew how to set up any video or audio session in our media center. Needless to say, it was not fun for me or for the other family members.Then I purchased this remote at the suggestion of a friend and - voila! - life is good again. Setting up the remote on the computer was a breeze (and I have a Mac!). The slight snag I ran into because I didn't understand the instructions was quickly, efficiently and pleasantly handled by a Logitech specialist. I can't say enough good things about the Harmony 676 remote.
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.
TDK CD-R80CB100 CD-R 80min, 700 MB, 52x (100-Pack Spindle)'I am extremely disappointed.CD RW's are supposed to be just that - rewritable. So far, out of 12 used (out of 30 purchased), nonehave worked more than once, and 2 didn't even work the first time. A clear breach of warranty.I don't expect RW's to last forever. The better quality ones I have used in the past wore out afterseveral uses - but probably around 10. At this point I would be satisfied to get 5 good uses out ofthem. But 1 use before being unusable is ridiculous.I have been too busy to contact Amazon, and I am still trying to find a number or e-mail to contactTDK. (By law I can go after the manufacturer and all sellers). But since you have asked for myreview, I am giving it.
The sound is very good with this product. The ear-cup is very small. It will not cover the ears entirely. The ear-cup connection to the head band can be broken easily. The cable is a thin cable. The price is good.
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.
The Olympus 2 GB xD data card is so in demand apparently Olympus cannot keep stores stocked with it. My local Traverse City camera shop is an authorized Olympus products dealer but the 2 GB card has not been on the shelves for months. While I like to shop locally, this situation called for Amazon.com to the rescue. I like the half-hour HD video capacity compared to the 1 GB card I purchased with my camera.
The only reason I did not give this a 5 was because it seems loose in the camera, but it does work great, and the price, well, you can't beat it. I purchased two of them.
I've had my buttkicker for about 5 months now. There is 1 big problem with it. There is a brand new theater just built in the town next to mine, and I hate going because the theater does not have a buttkicker on the chairs.This thing is just amazing. I was looking at it for over a year contemplating about buying it. I finally gave in and it's great. I hooked it up to my Futon in my college apartment, and the result from everyone that's sat on it has been the same; they were in awe. The trick is to turn the sound up on the device so it's enough of an input for the buttkicker to work with.The CONS!! Why 4 stars? Two big reasons.First, the fan! It's loud and annoying, but if you put the buttkicker in the right place you can hear it, but only slightly.Two, I had a little problem with the power cord. When I first got the buttkicker the power cable didn't want to sit right. Haven't had problems with it in a couple months though. Fixed itself I suppose.When I get older I plan on getting the bigger one for my home theater system. There is no words for how great this device is.Another story if you want more to go with, I took this to my friend's house where he has a 52" HDTV with a nice 6.1 surround sound system. We hooked it up to his stereo and started playing Guitar Hero II. My friends didn't believe it was so good. In fact, after just 1 song, my friend went to Amazon on made the purchase. Be prepared to get involved in games.
I just bought this camera, at first I was a little scheptical, cause I read on some reviews that it was kind of dificult to transfer the movie to your pc and then to record it on a DVD.I bought it anyway, the camera is small, easy to use and has very nice features. Some people also said the image was washed out, I've had two minidv camcorders prior to this one, a sony and a canon, and I can tell the image, colors and brightness are the same quality as the others I've had.Transfering video and audio to my pc was very easy, I used a firewire cable and a popular program to capture it and then to burn it on a DVD, very simple. Photos taken with this camera are not bad at all, (of course you cannot compare with photos taken with a megapixel digital still camera).I gave it four stars just because I haven't used all the features on the camera, but I can surely recommend this camera for anyone who wants an easy to use and very high quality video camera.
This is my second Cornea monitor. I had the CT1700 17&quot; monitor, which I liked. When I first received the 17&quot; monitor, it had a few bad pixels grouped together. I called Cornea, and without hesitation, they sent me (via 48hr advance swap) a new one. The new one was perfect. Eventually, I sold it and, because I like Cornea so much, I purchased the larger 19&quot; CT1904.The CT1904 has a rock-solid picture and nice, even lighting and colors. I have used both the DB15 (analog) and the DVI (digital) interface. They are both very good, but I prefer the DVI for sharper text. Also with DVI, you don't have to mess with picture controls like you do with analog.I play PC games (Battlefield 1942, Dungeon Siege, etc.) with this, edit video and watch movies. The display is fast &amp; without ghosting.Anyway, this is a great monitor, especially for the price that Amazon has. The 3 year warranty can't be beat either!
I bought this to experiment with recording meetings using my laptop. This microphone didn't seem any better than the built in laptop mic.
Ok, i'm not the average fotographer, but i'm the average amateur, and i like this filter very much.
I would not even give this product a single star.e it was so new I simply turned it in and got another.I bought one in August. It lasted less than 2 weeks, it was printing fine then all of a sudden where there should have been color was blank. it was so new I simply turned it in and got another.It also had a fun habit of paper jams,so if I was printing several pages I had to babysit it. Also if I wanted to try to add a section to a copy the registration was never even close. My cheap apollo printer didn't have the print quality of the z65, but is far more reliable,and the registration is is almost perfect. I contacted Lexmark support, they took forever to reply. The fun thing was that the reply gave the same steps as the trouble shooter.Recently I lost color printing on the replacement. I contacted lexmark support. This time they actually gave me something to do, how to get a diagnostic page printed. I attached the result of that page, and sent it. The reply was the same trouble shooting that I had done before even contacting them.I will never buy any other lexmark product!!!!!!!!!!
if it were possible, I would give it zero stars. Auto configure DOES NOT WORK. Plan on it taking about 30 mminutes to self set up if you already have your pertinent info (VCI, VPI, and Encapsulation). I have to restart my computer and reflash modem every time my computer goes to sleep to make the modem work.Tech support is terrible. No one is ever there. Their hours are 9:00am - 9:00pm EST. I work 7am-7pm (CST) mon thru friday. I get home about 7:25 pm. That means if there is a problem, I have 35 minutes to try to get a hold of someone. If I am paying for the call (that's right it is NOT 1-800) and I paid good money for the product, My modem's company should not dictate when I have to get a hold of them. I have a family. I want to spend time with them. I should be able to deal with my modem on my time. I bought this modem 48 hours ago and plan on returning it. SOMEBODY IN INDIA IS BETTER THAN NOBODY.
So I am coming home from my swing shift job one night, doing 75 in a 55 MPH zone ,........... on a deserted road at 2 AM.Not only that my 100 miles daily commute is annoying and costly enough to make it illegal, I also have to be on the lookout for freeloaders sitting in ditches and waiting to rob me of my daily earnings,.... YES EARNINGS,........ some of us still make money in an honorable, decent way,........... trying to feed the family and stay in line with laws.So this highly trained and rational LEO decided to "serve and protect",........ serving himself with an easy money and protecting me from myself.In reading reviews here on Amazon and elsewhere, it was suggested that this model would be the right tool to go pig hunting, not really.After about two weeks and dozen speed traps along the way, here are the facts.It picks up X band, K band and Ka band in my area of commute, useless and annoying alarms as cops are apparently using something else to find victims.On two occasions, I drove right by a cop hiding behind a wall or bridge fence, had a guy point some crap at me from no more than 10 yards away and this piece of garbage made no sound or even late attempt to at least acknowledge presence of threat.So, if I do the math correctly, this crap sells for over $300 in local Fry's, laser yammer would add $400-$500, plus tax,........ all that to protect against only few potential ways of getting speeding ticket, it does nothing to protect you from numerous other ways in which you can be entrapped, intimidated and provoked into making a moving violation that can result in fine.As we all know, driving speed limit anywhere and any time can aggravate all other drivers around you, get the road rage going, run you off the road or get you killed,......... but if you speed then you are a fair game for being robbed by our example setting officers who are there to serve and protect, while bankers, lawyers, politicians, wall street con artists and rest of the parasites and criminals are walking free and walking away with bonuses robbed from us taxpayers,........ klap... klap... klap, freedom and democracy to all,... right !?I don't think there is anything worth buying to serve advertised purpose because people selling crap to general public are also selling more advanced technology to cops,....... old story, deception and robbery anywhere you look.Even though I got this on sale for about $100 less than local retail,....... it is worthless garbage and waste of money, buy at your own risk.This garbage is going on Craigslist to join collection of other garbage claimed to be worth hundreds of dollars, I'll be lucky if I recover half of the cost, as for one star rating,........... that's ............ MINUS ONE STAR.
I have been using it for a year now, and it still works perfectly.Can't give it a much better rating than that!Update 10-24-2010:Still using it 2 and 1/2 years later! I have upgraded to a new computer with a flat screen, but my wife is in love with my old computer and insists that i leave "her" monitor alone, lol! Haven't had a single issue with the monitor to date.
Good old fashioned camera. It has a manual view finder that Cannon has taken out of their later models.Photographers need to frame their pictures.
Very happy with the Steiner optics. Added to an inexpensive pair for viewing from our deck. 3D image without glare, sharp edges, etc. Clearly a better product with rock solid frame, optical alignment and construction quality.
I am a ham operator, however, have to say that this radio packs a nice punch. Great price to set it aside when the emp comes you will wish you had it.
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.
The sound quality is good and I love being able to save stations. The other radios were analog and I had to scroll the dial.Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower Radio
For its' type, this is an extremely good camera, it's a small camera and works well, especially in low light. My previous camera got grainy in anything but perfect light, but this camera does not, making it very impressive given its size (or lack there of).In addition, I was also impressed with the number of pictures you can take with a single charge of the battery. I can take a large number of pictures and the battery never seems to run out, which will be useful on your holidays when your out with the kids and forget to charge it in the evening.This having been said, if I were to grumble, I'd mention a couple of things. Firstly, the camera comes with a special Fujifilm battery, so if you forget your charger when you're away from home for a while, you're going to run into problems. Secondly, the camera used xD memory cards, which are comparatively expensive, and they don't give you one with the camera, which I thought was a bit rich. It almost made me wonder if they're trying to squeeze a few extra quid out of you.
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.
I needed this to test cables on a custom SCSI device. It arrived on time and worked. It solved my problem.
We purchased this antenna for our daughter to use on the TV in her room. When we first purchased it the house we lived in did not get good reception, but she was able to get the main stations decently. We were shocked when we moved into a new house that when putting this unit in the window we were able to get a couple of HDTV stations from over 100 miles away. A lot of this is because of the geography around our house, but it definitely encouraged us to get a large outdoor antenna so that we could pull even more stations in. This unit works much better than most other antennas (indoor and outdoor) I have owned.
If you take the headphones out of the package and pop them in your ears, you'll probably think they're no better than the standard-issue headphones you get with your ipod/walkman. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! (I know, I hate reading manuals too, but this is one of those times where you just have to bite the bullet.) There are several types of earpieces & sizes, there are several ways to wear the headphones, as well as directions on how to put them in (ie, how far in to insert them). Finding the right combination makes ALL the difference. For example, I use the smallest-size black rubber earpieces and I wear them over the back and then into the ear. Then the sound is fabulous, with all the clarity, range and, yes, bass, I could ever want. If I wear them in other positions, there's minimal bass, sounds almost tinny -- that's what I mean about finding the right combination of earpiece, positioning, etc.The noise cancellation/blocking is awesome; with other headphones I used to have to crank up the volume so much. Now I actually turn it down a lot and it still feels like it's inside my head. Love it! So I highly recommend them, but only get them if you're willing to spend the time at the beginning trying out the various combinations. Otherwise it'll just be a waste of your money.
This is the best personal CD player i have ever had...The sound quality is very good and it doesn't even skip! I couldnt ask for a better CD player for this price!
These earphones tangle like not tomorrow but they are very easily usable and have a wide range of volume that most earphones just do not have. The silicone is nice and can be worn for hours at a time. The construction is very simple and if you drop it/step on it, you can just put it back together really easy. Overall, for the price, I love these earphones.
Being unfamiliar with the xD format (and after having a disasterous purchase and return to an Amazon vendor,) it was a relief to find out that our xD card fits this reader perfectly. Thanks.
The reason why Apple decided to use firewire instead of usb is simply because usb is not fast enough to load 5g,10g or 20g of songs to ipod ( even usb 2.0 is nothing compared to firewire).Firewire card is not that costly. Althought it costs you extra money, but it is worth it. About the skipping music problem with ipod, I found these documents from apple.com .These documents are from faq of ipod.Question 10: Can I use iPod while running, or doing other activities? Will my music skip?Answer: iPod was designed for people with an active lifestyle. It is compact and lightweight enough to take with you wherever you go. It was designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand or to be slipped into a pocket or purse for easy transport. iPod offers up to 20 minutes of skip protection - twice that of other hard drive-based MP3 players on the market - so you can enjoy outdoor athletic activities without missing a beat.Question 11: How does iPod provide skip protection?Answer: In addition to the hard drive, iPod has a 32 MB memory cache. The cache is made up of solid-state memory, meaning that it has no mechanical or moving parts, so it is not affected by movement of the device. iPod skip protection works by preloading up to 20 minutes of music to the cache at a time. iPod plays music from the memory cache rather than the hard drive, so even rigorous activities won't cause music to skip.Even though Apple company is telling us about 20min skip protection, I bet if you shake really hard enough it could skip songs hahaha!! nah.. Don't do that. Don't abuse your little cuttie ipod.
I made a mistake when i bought this router. I previously had a Wireless Cable Modem and thought I was buying a Wireless DSL Modem. I guess I didn't read closely enough. Setup was a bit confusing since it appears that some steps in the installation guide are skipped if unnecessary. But, this setup was infinitely easier than getting AT&T; to setup my DSL. It took a few attempts before I encrypted my network, but have no issues since.No resets have been required and the connection has been strong and reliable in my apartment. My router is setup against a wall. My desk is setup in the opposite corner of the apartment with a wall in between (about 30 feet away) and I get a great connection. I have been streaming online video onto my LCD to watch TV shows and don't have any buffer issues.
While I have not used the ML-L3 Wireless remote in the field yet I was disappointed it was not include with the $800 Camera from Nikon. It is a have must item for any low light shooting.
Awesome size. Can carry 3 lens, ancillary stuff, books, 1 kit & tripod. Big zise - decent padding. Happy with purchase.
Usually when buying $5 items, you get what you pay for. But in this case, so far, I've been enjoying these headphones much more than the $5 pricetag. I can't say how durable they are, and I expect them to start falling apart in later months, but I have no problem throwing down $5 every few months rather than purchasing a $20-$50 pair that I would likely lose. Great Price. Great product. Great buy.
This drive has met all expectations. It is fast and reliable. I have come to rely on Seagate drives as the best.
After debating between this and the 70-200 L series I decided to purchase this lens. I have been pleasantly surprised by the results. I also own the 17-85 and the 50mm 1.8 lenses and I have found that I have gotten the "most pleasing" results from this lens. The pictures have been very sharp from my 20D - even in the 200mm - 300mm range. I've also been happy with the quality of the bokeh.The primary drawback I see is that the AF tends to hunt a fair amount when confronted with low contrast images. That being said, I used it for some flying bird shooting at the wildlife refuge and was surprised to see how many of the shots were in sharp focus. However, it was a little bit of all or nothing. Several shots were also wildly out of focus. Since the lens is fairly slow to focus, you never know what you're gonna get with such a fast moving object against the distant sky.I had much more consistent results when shooting soccer, softball and football in the park. The AF speed did not present an issue for any of these activities and the results were excellent.I wish the lens were a little less expensive but I the prints I have gotten from my 13 X 19 printer have been worth the extra money.
Finally a USB keyboard without all the extra junk on it that never gets used.I mainly use the volume controls, the mute button and the calculator button. It has some others for mail and internet, but at work my email is open all day long and so is my web browser.Efficient and cheap functionality. What more could you ask for?
Ever wonder about your chances of being abducted by aliens? Or worse, having some inter-galactic relative occupy your guest room? Achenbach's book gives a thorough, balanced, scientific and even humorous examination of the world of alien encounters and the challenges of space travel. He has personal knowledge of many of the people involved in the search for intelligent life in the universe. He consistently discusses the problems involved in the &quot;brain-hammering enormousness of space&quot; This one phrase puts everything into perspective because it describes exactly the difficulty of presenting a rational explanation for alien visitation to earth or the probabilities of our own space travel. Even the best thinkers, like Sagan, banged their heads against this fact. Achenbach's analysis gave me the best insight I have seen into the world of space and challenges of space travel.
I have owned this receiver for over a year since i burned my old JVC out. I have two brand new Cerwin Vega V-series speakers with 12" woofers that i use daily, i can power both of these speakers to maximum power before the speaker "maxes out" with this Reciever giving off very little heat. also a the reciver is great at shutting itself off if the wires short, something that can destroy other receivers. The one warning i have, that is not a reflection on the receiver, is that if you have a subwoofer (even the powered ones draw off the receiver) then it could cause the receiver to get very hot
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.
Bought this for someone else for Christmas, and we both were immediately very disappointed in the quality of video produced by this camera. I could comment on the physical aspects of the body, but why bother if it does such a poor job of the one thing for which it was built?Poor colors and clarity outside on a bright day, and miserably grainy video indoors in a well-lit house. I have a 4-year old Canon powershot that does better video than this DXG.It's a waste of money, even at this low price point. Don't buy, even for a beginner. You can apparently do much better - I sure will next time.
I am very dissapointed in the battery I purchased for my laptop. It lasted about ten minutes after I charged it up and it won't charge back up. This is the second bad battery that I have purchsed. I won't buy any more from Amazon.com.
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...
FYI: This does not fit the new generation 5.5 of ipods (80 GB). Another thing is that there isn't a hole for the headphone jack which is rather odd.
Bought this machine from Amazon and it worked 3 times and then died. Used a powerful blender, Vita Mix, and was excited that it made perfect smoothies, however; very short lived! After making 3 smoothies in 3 days, the machine just died on me. Checked the fuse and it's alright but changed it anyway just to make sure. Still not working! Very frustrated. Tried a 200w transformer and thank God, the Vita Mix is sluggishly whirring but this tells me that my blender works and not the 3000w transformer. Googled PowerBright and their website is down. Where do you contact the manufacturer for a replacement. It's driving me bananas! Problem is it was bought 3 months from US and we are now in the Middle East.... and this thing is very heavy for shipping. Is it worth is to spend more to ship it that what the product is worth.
I was looking for an mp3 player for my comute to work on the train. I didnt want to spend 200+ for an iPod so I started looking and found this little gem.I was surprised how small it was, but it still has a color screen and menu for creating playlists and you can choose to search by album,song, or artist. I had a Micro SD card for my phone which I barely use, so that's an extra 2GB of storage I have for backup if I need. Currently I have just under 2GB full of songs.The sound is great, with deep base and long battery life. It even has an FM tuner which I've used and it comes in crystal clear.Its amazing how much this thing has to offer for this low price. I was skeptical at first because it was so low, but I couldnt be happier now.
I love this thing! I bought it because I was sick of having to plug 2 cables into my iPod to use it in my car, it eliminated 1 cable AND I get better quality sound!Not to mention it was easy to install. I am now finally using my stereo to to it's full potential.
Works like a charm, setup was easy. I did have a slight problem setting up the security settings, I think the instructions could have been a little clearer as I'm sure this is a common issue. Through a little trial and error this unit has done everything I have asked of it and more. With cement construction and a multiple level dwelling, I was initially worried that I wouldn't be able to push a signal throughout the whole house with just one unit, as I have some problems like this at work, but I couldn't have made a better selection.
I bought this product not knowing much about wireless routers. I use this for my laptop and my ps3 and have had no problems what so ever with this product. I had a little trouble setting up my laptop with the usb adapter that I bought (also Belkin), but the woman for customer service was helpful and walked me through the process. I have only used the wireless connection with the laptop and ps3 in the same room or just in the next room and the signal remained excellent or very good. I liked this product so well I recommened it to my sister. She has dsl and complained that the internet speed is very slow. I have cable internet and the speed is just as fast as my desktop computer so it could just be the dsl. All in all a great product for the price.
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!!!:-)
This is the simplest router to upgrade to dd-wrt, which adds many high-end features to this cheap router. I find that it is often necessary to hit the reset button at the end of the install, and that all is fine thereafter.
This device works very well for how I use it (while sitting at a computer listening to music or playing games).PROS: Clear sound, very comfortable, rechargeable (batteries can be replaced unlike some models), nice design.CONS: The range on these are supposed to be really good, but at least when listening to music on your computer you get a lot of static starting around 10-12 ft. I had sync problems also where the device was off because it didn't realize a signal was there. I believe I troubleshooted this to being the signal was too weak (had to turn it up from the computer to make it reliable). Also, if you're using this while playing something that has thrumming or choppy sounds, it can sound odd as the headset can't figure out if it's in surround or not.OVERALL: These headphones work very well. Highly recommended.
I bought this with the expectation I could carry one power supply for my laptop, phone and PDA. Well, "fuggedahbatit" as they say in NY. I've never been able to buy the tips for the phone or PDA even though they are very common models. And when my company upgraded my laptop to a very common (and current) model of Dell, Targus told me that they had discontinued the tip for that Dell! Targus' proposed solution? Buy a brand new power supply. To add insult to injury, the tip compatible with the new power supplies won't charge the laptop, only power it when plugged in.Other flaws with this product:1) The power cord is too short. The power supply is left dangling from the wall, and the weight easily pulls the plug out of the socket.2) I've yet to find an aircraft with a compatible socket. I paid a premium for this supply because it claimed to support both car and plane power sockets.So thanks to Targus' poor product and worse service, I now have a one-hundred-dollar-plus paperweight. You won't find me buying any Targus product again.
excellent product and very useful .. 100% recommended for those looking for a good product and the best is the good price
I tried setting up a web server behind it using port forwarding, which Belkin claims is working on this model. One out of every 5 http requests *might* get through, and then it wouldn't let any requests through for a while after that. SSH sessions froze after just a short time when connecting from outside as well. I came back to my office after a weekend only to find out the router had lost my internet connection three hours after I left on Friday night, and that was the last straw. I just connected a LinkSys and port forwarding works great on it. This router was a waste of my money, and I won't buy Belkin again.
Within 15 minutes of receiving this card I had my local area network up and running between two computers. Admittedly, I was looking to do something very simple: two computers, side by side, connected with an RJ45 cable (not included with the card). The drivers included on the CD-ROM work fine with Windows 98. My only complaints are that the card sticks out of the PCMCIA slot about an inch and that if you remove the card and reinsert it the card needs to reinstall (a simple process). I bought this card as a cheap test to see if I could set up a simple network before trying to tackle a wireless network. I am so satisfied that I will probably buy D-Link wireless hardware.
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 received the scanner a few days ago, and I got it hooked up without a problem. My Windows 2000, Dell PC found it right away, and I was scanning in no time. Besides the expected scan wizard software, it comes with several different third-party sofware packages for organizing/storing images, modifying images, etc. It was rated well in Consumer Reports which was my main sorce of evaluation before buying it. As writtin in CR, it does have a pretty large footprint. I am happy with the scanner and the quality of the scans.The only thing that is goofy with it is that the scanning lamp stays on all the time. The only way to turn it off is to turn the scanner off. I have never seen that in a scanner. I confirmed that the unit was operating properly at the Microtek website. I also e-mailed the company asking them about it. They replied with a recommendation that I turn the scanner off when not using it to save the lamp. I leave my PC and all peripherals powered-up all the time, so I will have to remember to turn the scanner off when not using it. No big deal, its just an odd design &quot;feature&quot;.
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.
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.
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 was apprehensive spending $121 on a pair of headphones but after 2 weeks of using the RS130's, I can honestly say it was money well spent...especially if you like watching TV or listening to music after your wife or kids go to sleep. I have a 3 and 5 yr old and a wife that are very light sleepers and are awaken very easily by any noise in the house - even TV volume at the lowest settings. These wireless headphones are the perfect solution. They are a bit expensive but its sooooo worth it to not have to drag a headphone cord extension around your living room and trip and kill yourself. The sound quality is so so with intermittent static depending on where you sit relative to the transmitter base station and toggling between the 3 wireless frequencies usually eliminates the hiss for me. The hiss is still barely audible during quiet scenes but you will get used to it watching a 2 hour movie and you forget the hiss is even there. My wife loves these for the same reason as me as she can catch up on all her recorded episodes of Lost at full volume when the kids are down. I would not say they are the most comfortable headphones I've owned but they are not bad for 2-3 hour movie. I watched Braveheart last night (almost 3 hr movie) with these on and they were very comfortable - although my ears did feel a bit tired afterwards....I don't know if I would wear these to watch an entire football or baseball game though. The base station base is ingeniously designed to allow the headphones to just be placed on the "charging bars" after you're finished - and the headphones automatically turn off too. Very very cool.Highly recommended product!
I love this camcorder. Picture quality is exceptional and it's easy to use. The downside is the fact that accessories are so expensive _ and some, like the s-cable, are needed to transfer images to VHS tape.
Working fine on my 300 square meter apartment. The router is at the midle of it and I can access the internet everywhere!Easy to set up security (You will need around 30 to 45 minutes to set up the security).I never imagined to have so much for so little.
This Sony Memory Stick Micro is just perfect for my cel phone and it works without any problems. No major complaints here. Good Buy!
I purchased the Zune for my boyfriend as a gift, and he loves it. I was debating between this and the Ipod video, the only difference was the price. The Zune was about $100 cheaper, and it has a FM radio as well. It stores up to 7500 songs and holds videos as well. It's a great gift for both teenagers and adults as well.
I have been in the market for a HD camera at the best price. I looked into the canon HV-10 which is priced at 1000 dollars which is HD quality. I compared this camera as a baseline.Online I read about the Panasonic PV-GS320 which is the upgraded model of the GS300 released early 2006. This camera has 3CCD , what does that mean? each ccd is a processing chip that allows the image to display at it's best.How do you test this? Go to your local Best Buy or Compusa where they have this camera. On the 1 CCD camera zoom in at 25-30X digital zoom. You will start to see blurry. Do the same with the GX320 you will see much clearer and crisp image.You will notice the difference right away.
I bought this Bluetooth adapter to pad my order for free shipping--I thought it would be nice to use Bluetooth Headphones while I work on my Mac G5. And the packaging said it worked a. with Macs and b. with headsets, so you can imagine my frustration to find that it did neither. I was told by Iogear support that this model doesn't support headsets (confirming the error message I received), and even trying to sync it to my wireless keyboard ended in disappointment, so in the end I'm trying to sell it on Craigslist. If you have a PC it may very well work great, but for a Mac, and for bluetooth headphones, it's a total bust.
I ordered this item looking for small speakers to use at work for my Ipod. The speakers are TERRIBLE! If i could have given this a 0 star rating I would have!! The sound is distorted and I could barely hear the singers in each song! At times the left speaker would not even work. I am now returning them and can not wait to get them off my hands! I am 100% shocked that anyone in their right mind would give this a good rating! Are you people working for the company?!? PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY BETTER SPEAKERS!!! Thats what I am doing now!
I have built SATA RAID configurations in the past without using raid enabled drives and I have gone through some real nightmares, the money you save is not worth the heartache of a failed RAID. Did you know that a Windows Server 2003 box can still run with two failed RAID SATA drives, although very very very slowly. Of course it is a false hope because as soon as you reboot it's over. The drives are high quality and worked great.
Tested the cordless mic outside, while it was snowing out, yes in Wisconsin...it worked great for the price!I would recommend it.
I've used this regularly for months and months and it has worked perfectly every time. Fast transfers, and reliable... Nothing bad to say about it at all.
Great product, Ive been looking for these stands for a while now. I found them on here for a great price. I had bought the 24" Omni Mount stands(WS24) from Circuit City last spring for $100. I paid for the matching 31" ones on here for half the cost! Thx A. Tyus
I find this has been the best address labeler that I have purchased. Another plus is that you can print your own postage. I would recommend this product because it was simple to set up and install.
It's still early in January 2005 and it's the right time for manufacturers to introduce their new line of inexpensive 2.1 speakers. Presently, for less than $70 and without any new models from competitors, the Logitech X-230 speakers are my choice.With the subwoofer's rear knob turned to the maximum, distortion from the subwoofer is not noticeable. I've set the knob between 3 and 4 out of 10 to get the amount of bass which nearly suits my taste in bass. In comparison, my taste in bass is being able to hear a thumpy to boomy bass drum attack on Buddy Rich's Time Being 5 minute drum solo.Depending on the type of audio played, when the volume is cranked higher than "normal" listening levels, the satelites will distort. The speaker's midrange can be improved with your computer's graphic equalizer.The gaming control device, which was included with the Logitech X-220's, is not included with the X-230's.These speaker's warranted a 5 star rating because of it's quality sound for the price. Set at comfortable levels on the speakers and your computer, the X-230's will easily fill a 200 square foot room with clean and distortion free sound.
This portable DVD player is my best friend. It has travelled with me for the past 5 years, well over 300,000 miles worth of plane trips (last year it was on about 50 short round trips) and hotels all over the world. Aside from a recent tear down and cleaning, the DVD-LS55 has not let me down. If you have landed on this review, it is probably because you are looking at the portable DVD player from a used source. This is a darn good DVD player.The small bad thing I had to do recently. Discs would sometimes skip after playing for a while. As with almost all DVD players there is a worm drive for the laser, and it is pretty much totally exposed to the elements - hair, dust, dirt...all kinds of things. No matter how well you take care of this, the worm drive is going to get gunked up. It's a pretty simple matter to remove all the screws from the back, pull off the back, undo one ribbon cable connector (the flip down trap type), take a cotton swab or small screwdriver and remove all the gunk. A light spray of a compatible lubricant, I used 3M's silicone spray, and the machine was back in business. There are pictures of the teardown available, just use your favorite search engine.This DVD player has probably seen over a 1,000 DVD's in its lifetime. As it's gotten older, dual layer DVD+R's are a bit random if they will play. I've never had a problem with single layer DVD's. Commercial discs play flawlessly. In an airplane, if you set the player on a tray table, after about an hour the machine gets pretty warm and some discs will skip. The solution is to just hold the player in your hands, or don't put on a full cover label on the DVD.Quality of this player - images are good. I've always had the color dialed all the way down to -5, and even there the saturation is a bit intense for my taste. Over the long haul, I've had to set brightness a bit higher. I used to watch at 0 in a normally lit room, and -3 or -5 in a darkened plane. Now I'm finding 0 for the dark plane, 2 or 3 for the room, and 5 in any kind of daylight. The screen is still very visible. Two headphone jacks, outstanding, I share a movie occasionally with my wife. I've never used the optical out. But line out audio and composite video with the included cable work just great in the new hotel room video television connectors. No this does not have component out available at all. The build is solid. That hinge has lasted a great long time. I can always adjust it to get a good quality image.Video does require a straight on view; the viewing angle is very narrow. Speaker sound - what do you expect? They are dinky speakers - great for in a quiet room and one person. Headphones are the way to go for sound on this machine.The player is rugged. In all these miles and all these discs, there are only three tiny chips in the black paint, not a wear mark or scratch anywhere else. The battery has held up well. I can easily watch two full movies on a single charge. Yes its 5 years old, so the battery doesn't have the capacity it once did. Replacement batteries are readily available, but sadly they are almost the price of a whole new player. I'm considering a DVD-LS83 with a larger screen, less battery life, and much heavier. But it is a whole lot less money than I paid for the LS-55 brand new (read way over 500 dollars).This is a really great portable DVD player. It has served me extremely well.
I have, over the past year, owned a number of headphones including Sony MDR-EX71SL, Shure E2c, and MyMusic MY603s. After my Sonys finally broke, as all EX71s do sooner or later (6 mos. for me), I set out to find an affordable pair of high quality in-ear headphones. My first sop was the Shures which proved to be a real pain to use and highly disappointing. Next I tried the Korean made MY603s which proved to be a complete waste of time and money as they sound terrible and are utter junk. I finally chanced upon these JVC earbuds only a few days after they became available in the US, and seeing positive reviews I quickly ordered them. I could not be more impressed. The earbuds are comfortable, they do an amazing job of isolating noise, and most importantly sound spectacular. The highs are played neatly and crisply without any overbearing "tinny-ness". The mids sound rich and full. The lows also sound clean and are not as annoyingly bassy as the EX71s.I have only a few small qualms which may not be annoying far everyone but kind of bother me. One is that i prefer earbuds that come with a short wire and an extention cord, which these do not. I must say however that the cord length is just about perfect for a single wire but will grow long if used in conjuction with your mp3 player's remote. Also, the earbuds don't come with a case which is nice to have for something that actually goes into your ears. (I have yet to try it, but they seem as if the Sony EX71 case should do the trick.) And that's it. No major problems.To sum it all up, these earbuds are an awesome deal for the money. I bought myself two pairs for the same price as one set of Sonys and these seem as though they will last far, far longer.
I acquired some lamps from a photograper friend, and I wanted to get umbrellas to use with them. I set these up with a backdrop and took some holiday pictures that turned out quite well. I still have much to learn with regard to lighting, but... these umbrellas did what I expected.
I bought a firewire 800 card as I was told it was the state of the art and backware compatible. I wasn't told that it has a different plug. So I bought this cord. Works great and isn't as bulky as adding adapters.
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.
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.
I bought this player several years ago as a replacement for an older Discman/car kit that didn't have any skip protection. I took it on many 6+ hour trips and listened to it in various college art classes-it even survived plaster dust from not one, but *two* sculpture classes! It eventually malfunctioned after I left it in a car during a 95+ degree heat wave, which the guide specifically said I shouldn't have done, and I replaced it with a newer Psyc model last year (ASIN: B0001NBHMG). However, this older model is still my favorite one for several key reasons, and I will be purchasing the car kit version (ASIN: B00005N9DN).Pros:1. Great skip protection courtesy of G-Protection. My last Discman, despite being part of a car kit, had to be held perfectly level to play smoothly and would skip constantly on car trips! When I first bought this one, I jumped around with it in every direction to test it out, and in the several years I owned it it did not skip even once.2. Battery life. The battery life on Sony Discmen is phenomenal. I usually carry around a pair of spare AA batteries just in case I run out of power, but I've gotten through week-long family trips with well over 15 hours of driving without even coming close to draining them.3. Button arrangement. The main playing buttons, as well as the play mode/display/bass buttons, are all arranged around the display near the top. Unlike the Sony Psyc Discman I bought last year, I don't need to shift my hands to stop or skip tracks.4. Separate jacks for the headphones and the car kit. My newer Psyc Discman combined these jacks and boosted the overall volume. Fine if you're predominantly listening to older CDs or using it with a car kit, but uncomfortable and conspicuously loud if you listen to plenty of louder CDs (such as Black Cherry by Goldfrapp or the Scissor Sisters) in a quiet room/car through your headphones. When your headphones are plugged into the headphone jack on this older model, you can reach a lower minimum volume than on the newer Discmen.5. Durability. As I mentioned before, I've taken it to many art classes with various amounts of charcoal and plaster dust in the room, but it didn't have any problems. Only the extreme heat finally managed to kill it.6. The batteries are inserted through a door on the outside. My newer Discman, for the sake of style I assume, put this door on the *inside* of the player, so when I have to change batteries on that model I have to temporarily take my CD out to get at the battery compartment.7. Headphones. The player I bought at Best Buy came with ear buds with wrap-around clips, and the cord had a little adjuster to keep the excess headphone cord from twisting and tangling. These are fairly cheap and easy to come by (about $5-10 alone) but still have decent sound quality and do a good job at staying in place comfortably; I'd recommend getting the black-and-silver ones (ASIN: B000092YR6) to match this player.8. And last, but not least, sound quality. The sound is clear overall, and the bass level can be boosted to give depth to older CDs or albums with weak bass.Cons (relatively minor):1. Not as slim as newer Discmen.2. The volume buttons aren't near the main play buttons. Still, they have a larger surface to feel for than the ones on the newer Psyc Discman.3. No backlight for reading the LCD in the dark (my Psyc Discman doesn't have one either).4. The battery indicator became a bit dodgy on mine after awhile and would sometimes jump back and forth between notches.If you are also picky about volume and things like button positions, I'd recommend at least checking out a slightly older used/refurbished Discman model such as this one before buying a newer one at full price. The loudness of the combined headphone/car jack on my newer Discman (as well as smaller "improvements" to the design) ultimately made me seek out this refurbished model again.
The quality of these DVD/CD wallets has long been suspect, and this is a perfect example. Feels lightweight and cheap. I can't imagine this piece lasting more than a year without zipper problems, or similar issues.
Many will wonder why I wanted this camera now, with only 2.1mp when there are cameras out there with HUGE resolution and lots more bells and whistles. The answer is easy--I had this camera and lost it, and HAD to have another one like it (I actually bought TWO through AMAZON!!!)This little camera comes with a 1.8 "super-bright" lens which permits me to take wonderful photos in very low light, without the flash. It takes crisp, lovely pictures, and for my purposes, has all the bells and whistles I need. I'm usually taking pix to be seen on the internet, or for small (4x6in) prints. If I were taking pictures for HUGE prints, or for reproduction into a magazine (ha!) then the better resolution available with higher megapixel count would probably be better.I think I bought the only two available on Amazon, but I recommend it to anyone who can find one. MAKE SURE that the camera includes both the download cable, to import the pictures from the camera to your computer, and the AC connector cord, so that you don't have to waste your batteries downloading pictures using the camera's batteries.In case you are unaware of this, downloading your pictures uses much more of your battery's charge than picture taking, too. If you use a card reader, of course this wouldn't even come into play. But if you DO download from your camera directly into your computer, be sure the seller includes the AC adapter cord.This is, as far as I am concerned, "The Little Camera that Could" and I heartily recommend it.
There are some negative reviews here -- please, before posting, read all the comments. If you're upset this does not have the range/power you want "out of the box" then write to your Congressman and ask them to relax limits the FCC places on these devices. Or "open the box" and tweak the master volume knob. Just know there IS a legal cap on performance for any consumer FM transmitter, and it is ignorant to blame the manufacturer. All transmitters are subject to this rule, and this one is unique because you can override that setting (at your own risk).This device is unique because you can:a) choose ANY frequency (not just 2 or 3 set at the factory)But your results will vary by frequency. You MUST research what stations are used in your area, and find some "dead space" between channels. This sweet spot will vary if you are mobile between home and work, for example.In my area, the default station 88.3 has a strong public radio station, so I found 90.5 worked best. There are websites that will show you station strength and distance based on your postal code... they help. Don't expect to get a good signal on a thin slice between 2 strong stations.b) You can "boost" device power using the internal screw (VR2) trick documentd here. It works. Just don't turn it up more than you need... maxing it out can easily interfere with radio reception on or near your frequency choice. If everyone on your street can't tune in a valid station, you are asking for trouble from the FCC.As a new owner, I should add the following about the disassembly:Notice the "volume wheel" that protrudes through the case? That can easily snap off during disassembly. It's almost impossible to remove the cover without putting SOME stress on the wheel (a little bit does not break it but YMMV). At the very least, first make sure this wheel is at MAX (so IF it breaks off, maybe it's just stuck on max boost).Near the antenna, they use some gummy glue to hold the case together. Just carefully pry the case apart. To avoid losing control during this step and stressing wires, I used a wide flat screwdriver and twisted it (providing just enough separation force to pop the glue on that side).This was easier than it sounds, but if you are clumsy with a screwdriver then get someone to do it for you... or skip this type of device, and get a long audio extension cable.Works on any headphone port, such as my laptop and my mobile PC (Nokia N800 Linux tablet)
I am unable to fax anything out, although I can receive faxes. Copies well but otherwise, a poor investment.
We all know that quality is worth the wait. This will apply to the new Apple iPod Mini. The iPod Mini is by far, the best digital music player I've ever used. However, the new iPod is in great demand. Everyone wants it, yet it is out of most people's grasp. For now, that is. The Apple company made a rather large mistake earlier in the year, they didn't produce nearly enough of the mini's to meet demand. Hundreds of eager customers have added their name to a list of thousands to recieve a new iPod by the end of May. I know this as a fact becauseI, myself have searched exxtendedly for this product. I found that not a single store has them in stock at thids time. And in order to recieve one, you must order one, pay around $250, then wait three to five weeks to get one.April 18, 2004
It has been a few years since my last iPod and this is a beauty. The scrolling features, ability to download video podcasts and overall elegance of the thing is amazing - well worth the premium price over competitors.
I absolutely love my PINK Zen V! I only regret that it isn't 16 gigs!
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.
When compared to the $400 cost of my wine refrigerator. Hope I never need to use this warranty but based on the problems reviewers reported with malfunctions just before or after the 90 day coverage from manufacturer I decided to take it this time. For a less costly item I might pass.
This case is really important for the transport and storage of my Toshiba 320GB external hard drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White). Its size is ideal for this device is designed with solid materials. This was a good buy. It is necessary to clarify that was purchased for Adequate Yearly Progress in the drive mentioned. I hope to help them in their purchases this comment.
Cartridge #16 is fine but when I installed the color cartridge #26 it only registered as 1/2 full.
I was disappointed with the lens. Side-by-side comparisons of photos taken using the Canon 17-85mm and the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 revealed that the Tamron is sharper and produces more contrasty images at 2.8 than the Canon at f5.6. With both lenses at f8 the Tamron again wins the sharpness and contrast prize. The photos were taken using the same Digital Rebel XT with all settings the same. I will say that image stabilization on the Canon is superior to my other two Canon IS lenses (the 28-135mm and the pricey 100-400mm). The Tamron, by the way, can be had for $370 right here at Amazon and there is currently a $40 rebate on that price.
Need a 4000dpi scanner but don't want to go over your budget? Get this scanner. If you have any experience with scanning film, you can get great scans from this one. It is really nice, producing very sharp scans. No, it does not have digital ICE, so you may want to make sure your slides or negatives are as clean as possible.(I have scanned slides from 1975; and have taken a lens cleaning cloth and dampened it with distilled water to clean these old slides. I did a scan before cleaning and after-what a difference! What I deemed was ruined or unusable turned out to be very usable-with only very minor touching up for spot removal in PhotoShop 5 LE-what a relief. I would use a soft lens cleaning cloth only for wiping-be careful, after blowing the usual dust off.)I am running a 900 Athlon, Win ME, and 256megs of RAM. I can upgrade to 768 megs but haven't had to, and have scanned many slides in one session. Once it does the final scan it has a strange whirring noise straight out of a 50's Science Fiction "B" movie-kind of amusing to me. It looks like an armadillo.It comes with an SCSI card to install in your computer; I removed the firewire card for my Microtek 8700 to make the bay available for this scanner-the 8700 runs fine on USB, and is not any slower. First turn on the scanner, let the indicator lights stay on, then turn on your computer.The Pros:1. Sharp scans2. I would select auto focus in the preferences menu-it works well.3. You can adjust the gain (D-Max setting from .05 to 4); I usually hit automatic, and adjust from there when necessary. This is an excellent and useful feature.4. Scan Wizard Pro software is nice-I have almost the same with the 8700-but do not have the Adjustable D-Max option. With a dark or underexposed slide, using curves or bright/contrast might help also, before scanning. Most "purists" like to do this after, but I've had to do this before-it helped-get that shadow detail.5. It seems to do a multipass (ever so-slightly back & forth) on very high-4000dpi scans, with little or no noise. I have noticed once you open the scanned image in Photoshop-there is usually an improvement, especially when it comes to noise.6. Scan time is not too slow-it took about 3 minutes and 45 seconds for a 48bit 4000dpi, scan-1:1 ratio-the file was a little over 100MB. When I get to Photoshop, after any adjustments (if necessary) in 16 bit mode-curves, levels-I switch to 8 bit mode and save these files with LZ Compression checked-save some disc space for these high resolution scans until they are saved to CD.7. Small, "footprint" scanner-fits on my desktop-never far away.8. The film holder has an adjustable sliding lever so you can position your film right at it's edge-not to clip any of the image, and holds the film pretty flat. There are tabs you can knock out for 35mm panoramic scans-watch the file size. The slide holder is good also-you can adjust to make sure they are lined up square. I like Microtek's film holders.9. At this price, you would be hard pressed to find such a high resolution scanner, with great quality scans, that you can adjust or correct somewhat before the final scan.10. Color Matching and calibrate your monitor with Kodak's Q60ES slide-this is a pretty valuable tool in itself-that has Color and Grayscale, with a color image-what a bonus. It also includes a Silverfast and Genuine Fractal's-2 things I do not use. I do not use calibrating with the Kodak slide-something you can launch in itself, but for those who do, this is nice. I use one of Kodak's downloadable color profiles.Cons:Really, NONE for me. But I must tell you, you should cover this scanner with a plastic bag to keep dust out of it. This is a problem with all desktop scanners. The little front door for the APS option (holder does not come with the scanner) opens, sliding down. This makes it easy to clean the little rectangle in the scanning base of the "tunnel"-something I do before scanning, to make sure any dust is not in there. Your scans will improve, much "cleaner" scans and it is easy to access this area-and fast.A good way to do this?? Unplug the scanner. You can use an artist's sable brush-(genuine-can use the brush end to remove surface dust on film, slides without scratching or inside scanner before wiping)- on the opposite end of the brush, tape or use a small rubberband to affix a cotton ear swab to that end, letting the swab extend.Wrap a lens cleaning tissue around the tip-the cotton underneath gives it cushion-and tape or use the same rubberband to hold the tissue around the swab. Moisten the tissue with a few drops of lens cleaning fluid (squeeze the excess out), and you will be able to reach the scanning "tunnel", the bed where the rectangle is, and inside anywhere else you want to wipe down.Watch the wiring or electrical components. I wipe whatever I can reach-the inner walls, etc. IF your scanner does get dust, this will help remove it. I cover mine with a plastic bag-it works well. If you want to get in there, taking off the cover is tricky-take your time, as it does take some time.If you want to see some samples scanned with this scanner, go to: geocities.com/kowenphoto/ . The only image not scanned (so far) with this scanner is the opening page and the rose on the second-these were scanned with the 8700. These are not very high resolution shots, for the web.To wrap this up, I consider this one of my best buys for 2001. This scanner, for me, is digital heaven, without all the expensive add-ons of pricier scanners. If you are familiar with scanning, you already know that if you cover your scanner, and keep your film stored well and clean, you will enjoy using the Artixscan 4000T. Digital nirvana.
I cant say that I use it everyday, but when I do it gives me no problems at all. this tripod has a lot of features and i like it. Very good for it's price!
This truly is a great flash drive. It's quick, portable and price can't be beat. I have owned my drive for over a month now and it has been flawless. It's worth investing in this model until the prices drop on 8GB model.
As Sylvie said above, this was really easy. Just need an Allen wrench and about 5 minutes.The bulb in our t.v. had dimmed slowly over the last few months evidently and the brightness difference was almost shocking to me afterward. lolI ordered from Amazon Partner River Valley Electronics and paid for expidited shipping yesterday and the bulb was delivered today. Stunning shipping/handling imop. Price was good too.
I was unsure whether I wanted an ipod mini at first because of it's smaller drive (4gb) compared to the similarily priced 15 gig iPod. I gotta say, after using it for two days I couldn't be happier with my decision. It's necessary to hold and use one of these to truly understand it's appeal. It's practically exactly the same size and weight of my samsung flip phone, which means I completely forget the iPod mini is even in my pocket alot of times...it's that small. The one-piece case appears to be so strong I wouldn't doubt it could stand on it as long as I wanted to without causing any damage, I would bet even a car wouldn't damage it much : if you are worried about protecting your investment, this is something to think about. I know I'll drop the thing at least a few times, and I dont doubt it'll hold up just fine.
I purchased this cable release after reading that it was compatible with my Fuji camera. I threaded it into the shutter only to find it would not work with my camera.
This real plug and play compact flash card reader is a must for every laptop owner. Any laptop has a PCMCIA slot, and every laptop nowadays comes with a modem , LAN , built in, so you use the PCMCIA slot for nothing, but the reader.I usually keeps it plugged in the laptop, and take a backup for my critical files on it. With a 512 MB card, it really takes a lot, and provides me with peace of mind with an online , reliable and fast backup.With technology, the storage capacity doubles every 12 months , and the MB/$ drops by half every 9 month. Soon, you will be able to buy a 10 GB compact flash card for the price of 512 MB nowadays. And, still , you will use the same reader !!
Does everything a high performance shielded cable is supposed to do for a great price. Belkin PureAV cables are an excellent choice for all audiophile levels.
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!
Purchased one from TheMemStore via Amazon and I have not been disappointed ! Using it with my Nikon D80 & download to computer via a SanDisk Mobilemate flash drive. This is where the BLAZING download speed can be seen firsthand when you've filled a 2GB card with 260 or so 10 megapixel pictures. I like this product so much I'm going to order another....the price and quality are too good to ignore. Happy shooting !
The box is metal and essentially indestructible. The filing system is not a per slide system but allows you to group slides together and/or file slides in paper, or glass mounts. I have used these trays for a number of years and am very satisfied with them. I do wish there were a way to identify slides a little better than what comes with the box.
In all the years of buying eectronics, never had I had such a lemon. I am on my 3rd and final replacement of this unit. The first Riot had a well known issue with the battery not calibrating and the software locked up in a permanent "Please attach the power cable" mode. After spending time on the web site and customer support I finally had it replaced. After several reminders that I was waiting for my replacement I finally got my new player and not 2 days later that the Volume up button stopped working. So I am emailing the tech support team again. They agree to send me out a 3rd unit and a long story short just one day later and the power switch breaks. None of this was due to hard usage. The 2nd and 3rd units never even left the desk because they did not work long enough to let me finish loading my music on them.Customer support has been helpful and attentive although a little slow. The Rio Riot issues are:1. Battery is low quality and easily thrown out of calibration2. All the Buttons on the unit are connected to micro switches on the electronic board inside and are too delicate for normal use.3. The Rio Riot is too Big, Bulky and heavey to really be convenient as a portable player.4. The turn dial is a bid difficult to manipulate at times.5. I missed the fact that you could not random play a selected playlist.6. The Interface software was not very user friendly. And you get the feeling that is just a big advertisement for buying other products, with built in banners etc..I found more wrong with this player but I am tired of writing now and I think you got the idea now. If you buy this unit you are asking for trouble.
This is a great product. Very easy to use. Carry a card reader no more.
This item lived up to what I read about it. It doesn't look like much, but it works great. Using it was easy and fast. Since I only paid about $5 for it, it was a great value for the money.
I checked reviews for monitors on every website I could find. This one seemed to have high ratings everywhere I looked, so it's what we got. We have a 2 story, so it seemed necessary to have two receivers. After 1 month, one of them stopped working. We did figure out that we could put a tiny nail in beside the volume dial and turn it up almost all the way, and it would sometimes work.Now, our baby is 5 months old and the other one is doing the very same thing. We are going to have to buy a new one because it goes out too much. I'll wake up in the middle of the night, and it's not working at all. We are extremely disappointed in it.
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.
really is a nice mp3 player. bought it for my 13yr old sister. shes got tiny fingers and this just seems perfect for her. she really seems to enjoy it and its really easy for her to use. shes a smart cookie as it is but i have not had to show her how to use it. so i am assuming finding songs and whatever not on the device is simple. uploading is really easy i was able to upload songs onto it with no problem at all. so i know she will have no problems either. it is a very small mp3 player. i wouldn't recommend to somebody with big hands. and the price for it was to great to pass up! :)
I really love my s50. I bought the home docking unit, which I think is a must for the s50. It records my favorite Sirius content, (which I happen to think is better than the XM content I have had before) over-night in the docking station with its tivo like functions. In the morning I pull it off its docking station and I have tons of content to listen to. I also use the included software to load my favorite pod casts to it. Some of the controls are clumsy, like if paused for too long it will automatically turn off and you lose your place in whatever program you were listening to and you have to fast forward to where you left off. It also automatically turns off when you disconnect it from its docking station, which is annoying if you drive to the gym and want to plug your earphones in and continue listening. To keep from accidentally hitting buttons, as a previous reviewer stated you just have to flip the button lock switch, like most MP3 players; not a big deal. If you are used to MP3 players, and are tired of searching for new music then downloading and transferring from your computer to your player, the s50 is a nice alternative. However, keep in mind that you cannot listen to live Sirius broadcasts when the s50 is not docked. All in all, this is a great way to take up to 50 hours of content with you. I really do recommend it. Taking Sirius shows on the go is very nice and my s50 has performed well over the last 4 months.
I purchased 3 of these because my husband and I were going on an Alaskan cruise, and wanted to make sure we didn't run out of memory space (our Olympus 770SW has a very limited internal memory). That was definitely not a problem as we didn't even completely fill 1 up! On super-high quality, one of these cards holds about 590 pictures (over 1000 pictures on the next-highest quality). At about $30 each they were spendy, but in my opinion well-worth every penny. Only these Olympus cards will perform the Panorama function on our camera, and when you are trying to take pictures of such vast and amazing landscapes panorama is a very useful tool. But even if you aren't using the special functions that only Olympus cards support, it is still worth it to pay the extra money for the genuine item instead of one of the knock-offs (my experience with the Delkin battery tought me that-I wish I had spent the money for an Olympus battery as well). I didn't notice that it took any longer for my camera to record the pictures to the memory card than it does without a memory card, but it did seem to take longer to download the pictures to the computer (I did this by plugging my camera into the USB port. I haven't tried just plugging the card directly into my computer's XD port yet-that might go faster). I honestly don't know why anybody would buy a card with less memory space-I can't wait to see how much video it will hold when I use the camera's movie function!
I love this printer. It is very fast and it was very easy to hook up to our wireless router. I would buy this for my whole family if they did not already get it themselves. However, if you have a lot of 35mm slides from the olden days, my dad bought the home version of this printer. It has a way to copy those slides to the computer or just print them out.
I just received my CanoScan 8400f two days ago. After sending back my Konica/Minolta Dimage that was defective, I had to try something diferent. After reading all the reviews on this CanoScan 8400f I said maybe this will be the one!1. I had a little problem on installing, but that was takencare of by the great tech over at Canon USA. Excellent serviceI had, 20 mins total and I was Scanning Away........My 1st picture was a color 4X6 and was 'sharp as a tac'!Now I scanned about 20 Slides, they take a little over a minuteeach when using high resolution. But it's worth it! Very Clear and pretty good color! The only thing I noticed a couple lookeda little darker than the actual slide, but there are lots ofenhancement buttons in ArcSoft Photo Studio & Adobe photo to lighten/contrast & other fun neat stuff.I do like it a lot, that why I gave it 5 stars.....
Software was a bit cumbersome. I guess I was explecting something more intuitive. Drive works fine but not as well as the Maxtor drive I was used to but all and all it is fine.
This product is very nice and easy to use. I installed it easily on a PC running Windows 7 64-bit OS and encountered no problems. It scans quickly and in most cases, accurately. The OCR is good, but it does do some funky things once in a while with cards that may be formatted unusually, it's fairly easy to correct errors, though, and the info appeared automatically in Outlook with no prompting from me.Overall, it's a very nice item with easy to use, intuitive software. Plus, it's way cheaper than other card scanners.As for scanning photos, which it claims to do, I don't know, I didn't buy it for that purpose.
I got this scanner from my wife as a X-mas present (thanks Honey!). The "out-of-the-box" experience with this scanner is really impressive. One cable connected - software installed - and that's it! The quality of the scans is icredible. Even at just 150 dpi I get extremely good results. (...) I am using Windows ME and have absolutely NO problems with the scanner. My advice - GET IT - YOU'LL LOVE IT!
When I received this as I was defective right out of the box. I tried to extend the center and it was wobbly and couldn't be secured. Overall, a not a good product. On the bright side, returning it was extremely easy and there were no hassles so dealing with the seller was not bad.
product came in a timely manner, it was priced well below what I was getting ready to pay elsewhere and the packaging was excellent
It's a nice product. Very roomy. The hard drive I got fits in very well. seems I can put another same hard drive and put both in.
I was hoping to use this to send a signal from the laptop/PC to my monitor. However, my HP 2311x monitor would not recognize this as an HDMI input. I also tried it on my HDTV and it did not work either.
this surge protector does its job I like that it plugs right into the outlet. I like that does not have cord like the power strips do. I do wish it had power/reset button like the the other kind I have but still I like this and will buy more well worth the money.
Too awesome for words. It'll hold over a thousand CD's and the video for movies is astounding!!!
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.
The Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars were a huge disappointment to me. First of all, the eyepieces were too close together. Even at their widest point, they would not line up with my eyes. Also, the adjustment for focus was far too difficult. I had to apply so much pressure to try to get them to focus, it felt like they were going to break, and I could not get both eyes in focus together. And finally, even looking up at a clear sky, far out in the country, the amount of light these let in was poor. Even though I knew these were inexpensive, I guess I expected too much based on the reviews here at Amazon. For now I will stick with my old 10x70 Nikons until I can afford to buy better glass. The only good things I can say about the SkyMasters are that they look impressive and they mount nicely to my tripod. I returned them to Amazon.
I use the EH-2270's for professional monitoring as well as personal use. The headphones efficiency is such that it's use with my Sony portable (sport)discman is more than adequate. Use with multi-track studio mixing and recording equipment is simply outstanding. Some of the reviews that I had read about these "cans" kept me from ordering these until recently. I am more than satified with the purchase.For potential buyers:When looking at the picture of the headphones, remind yourself that these headphones are much lighter than they look. I have used these for over 6 hours at a time with no fatigue whatsoever.These headphones need to be broken in. At first, they (as most high quality cans) were somewhat harsh in the upper midrange. It took about 12-15 hours of moderate volume usage to obtain the designed fidelity.I have never heard such flat bass response from a set of cans. To clarify, I must say that these faithfully reproduce extremely low bass without the usual "headphone mid-bass boom."Overall, these headphones are nothing short of fantastic!!!No tone control required.
I purchased a Sony 5-disk CD changer in 1991 that could shuffle between all five disks. This model can only shuffle tracks on one disk at a time. What were they thinking? The ability to shuffle tracks between disks was my entire reason for choosing a five disk changer vs. a single disk CD/DVD player. THIS BABY IS GOING BACK!
I see some other reviews and wonder what these people are talking about. Maybe they need to upgrade their software or something, which is free to do and pretty easy though a big download. But seriously I use mine every day with my family - I have rotating snapshots going with all my music streaming over my wireless network and almost never have any problems at all. I've started previewing my camcorer video that I put on my hard drive before I press dvds for my archive. with picture in picture on my tv I surf the web while watching news and that's cool too. Now it's only $200 - what else do you have for $200 that can do all that? Anyway very cool product that i bought for my brother for xmas and he loves it too.
Although this unit works perfectly when turned on ... providing easy to use recording, mp3 playback, and excellent XM reception, it fails miserably when turned off. Turn it off, and it looks like it's off ... but it keeps doing something that eventually drains the battery. Pioneer technical folks told me that when the unit was not in use it was to be stored in the home docking station. How lame is that? They assured me that the unit was working perfectly. I tried to return the unit to Amazon, but it turned out to be a "3rd Party Sale," so had to send it to the real vendor who promised to credit my card. We'll see. This unit is not ready for prime time.
I bought this today (6/13/05) AND ITS SWEET! im 14 and its perfect for stuednts that r on the run and cant take a cd palyer everywhere... love your music? same here! its skip free and its smaller than a pack of 35 cents worth of juicy fruit! its soo cool and im amazen that the 200.00 ipod mini only has 25 mins worht of skip protection, but the 100.00 is skip free! its soo amazing
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.
For whatever reason, this product does not work in my Acura Integra.I had Kensington Universal FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black) (http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Universal-Transmitter-Players-Black/dp/B000I0RORO/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1246939315&sr;=8-13) previously which worked the best after trying 4-5 different products. Since the wiring started to get flaky, I figured I'd try a new one specifically made for iPods. I should've stuck with Kensington.As a typical FM transmitter would require, I did have to make the volume louder than normal to listen to my iPod via Kensington. But when I tried out Griffin's product, I had to increase the volume to very high, and I could still not hear it well at all.[...]
I yes the printer for home use only and have used all the functions without any difficulty whatsoever. I can honestly say I didn't even have to open the manual. Print quality is very good.
My friend purchased this from Amazon last week. Great price, very easy to install and works great in her wireless network. It took me 5 minutes to install and set it up for use. Highly recommend.
]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!
I am 100% satifified with this purchase. I read all the major reviews on CNet and elsewhere for 32'' LCD tvs and this came out as the best. The price was great. The picture is gorgeous. 8000:1 contrat ratio, 720p, bright, sharp picture. If you're gonna get something larger than a 32'', you might wanna make the jump to 1080p, but the 32'' size is perfect for that resolution. Xbox 360, HD DVD, HDtv, and (that which matters most: football) couldn't be prettier. I feel like I could lick the perspiration off of Reggie Bush's forhead (not that I would want to, it just feels like I could.) The tv itself is beautiful piano black finish. If you're in the market for a 32'', look no further. Sony guts!
I use these in my work. My clients need surge suppressor strips to protect their electronic phones. I do NOT recommend this 12 outlet strip in most homes, unless the homeowner understands you can't use all 12 outlets at the same time! But for parking your equipment in waiting, ready to use one at a time, this is great.I know we're supposed to unplug our transformer devices, but who does that?! I do, however plug everything but the cordless phone into this outlet, and then unplug the strip when leaving the house for an extended time. I've long used a less comprehensive strip for my computer and printer, etc. and unplugged that when not in use for long periods. Why unplug? Because that way lighning strikes can't hit the equipment through the power outlets. I live in hurricane alley. This is necessary.This is one outlet that allows plenty of room for those big boxy transformers. The middle strip is fine for small, standard plugs. On the negative side, there is little room for using that middle straight strip when you have the big boxy plugs in use. They crowd space a bit. And have you noticed. the smaller the device, the bigger the transformer?
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.
Purchased used lens, easy to use. Construction is not that bad, slight noise detected when I picked up the lens. Over all it takes good picture quality but not one of the top Canon lens.
I ordered this battery as it was not the most expensive, but it was not the cheapest. I felt that buying from amazon.com would represent a good product. I have had this battery for several years now and trust me, you must charge it every time it is used. I do not use my camera all the time but often enough that the charge should hold for as long as promised. It does not. I kept it too long to return so buyer beware. Sorry to bear a bad rating but this was a disappointment!
Bought a Targus power adapter for which I was told I could get additional tips in the future for other types of notebooks. When I bought a very common Dell Latitude notebook and wanted to purchase a fitting tip, I couldn't get one for this model. So now I might as well throw the adapter away. Very disappointing. Don't buy it. Targus' customer service is very poor.
Once I read the manual and understood the instructions, the router worked as advertised. It operates at 54 mps no matter where I am in the house. It is a keeper.
Although the HP Media Center works well, I've found that structurally the unit is not built very well. After four months of use the start button broke and I haven't been able to get HP to send me a new one. I even shipped them the broken piece and asked for a replacement and they refused. I now operate my new computer with the front face panel removed so that I can push the on/off switch. A lot of frustration in dealing with there customer service over a 50 cent piece.
absolutely no difference compared to sony memory sticks. wait for a rebate to purchase.
I bought this unit in order to add more space to my network. I also bought a 250GB drive at the same time (that was on special for $49.99).The only drawback I had was trying to use the supplied software on the CD. I could not get this to work. I downloaded a newer version from the Netgear web site and everything worked fine after that.I now have a place to store my backups, a place to offload stuff I don't use all the time and a great place to store my music that I can access anywhere in the house with my notebook or from my desktop.Easy to use and it does everything I need it to.
I was very pleased with my purchase, the product was everything the seller said it would be
My LAN adapter died and, being integrated, it would have required a mother board replacement. Too $$. It is used in a building 200 ft from the cable modem and router, so the USB ethernet adapters didn't work - not enough power from the USB port.But, this is an express card and gets more power, so can work over distance.It worked as advertised. Plug in, load software, connect the cable and you're in business for about 12% of the cost of the LAN adapter replacement.One complaint: express cards come in two form factors. One is wide, the other narrow. This one is narrow. It works, but I was never really sure that it was properly seated and it's easier to knock loose accidentally. I wish Belkin had included some kind of adapter housing to make it fit more securely in the wide slot.
I cannot rate how this battery works, but I do have some comments about Accessory Genie and this Ad.My experience: I was looking for a Canon replacement battery for my Sureshot and I wanted Canon brand only. After searching Amazon, this battery mentioned Canon and Canon only (and at the time I write this, STILL no other brand is mentioned), so I purchased it.When it came (and it was a fast delivery) and it was NOT a Canon, I was irate. I needed the battery ASAP, so replacement was not an option. I am currently not able to leave the house, I only shop online. So I left a negative review on Amazon.That same day I got a three sentence email from Accessory Genie, I wish I had saved it, but it was something like: We saw your review. It clearly states the battery is a Canon replacement. Remove your negative review.Well, that just made me more angry, and I emailed back. Many emails went back and forth. They phoned me as well and left three messages! Geesh!Accessory Genie has tried very had to make me happy. Offering coupons and the like. I stopped responding, I have other things to do. I tried to revise my review to say that the company tried to resolve my problems, but was not able to do so. They have tried, but obviously they cannot go back in time. They also seem to disagree with my assessment of their advertising.It's a matter of semantics. Do you think a Canon replacement battery is a Canon or do you think it isn't? I feel the brand should be included on something you're purchasing! No photo was included either.So, I leave it up to you to decide. They refunded my complete purchase price, which I did not ask them to do. They have not asked for the battery back either. But the whole point of this is that I do not approve of their advertising, and I'm not taking that off. It would be a disservice to the rest of you.
I have purchase many of these for resale and not one customer has been dissatisfied. The seller provides very fast shipping.
Nice wiring kit. plenty of power, control, and rca wire. the only problem i had was that the ground wire is really short and needs to be lengthened to reach better grounding areas. other than that nice kit.
I bought this radio as I have a lot of downtime during a night shift. Usually a standard radio does not get good reception inside the building where I work but with some adjustment of the ear phones which act as an antenna, the reception is far superior to anything I've ever used-it's perfectly clear inside this building which is just amazing!! It's also very compact. It fits in my shirt pocket and I can just slip it in and out for travel quite quickly and easily. I am also impressed with the built in speaker- which is what I use. The speaker is not high quality audio but is just as good as any portable alarm radio I've used. It's not heavy and the battery so far has worked all week- several hours a day and still going. It only uses one AAA battery. So far it has been durable as well as I have dropped it out of my shirt pocket a couple of times. Overall well made and would recommend to all. Wish I had found this little thing earlier.
I bought the iPod because of my interest in having a music system that can hold all of my CDs and music that I download. The device is compact so it fits in my jacket pocket and coupling it with my speaker system from Klitch at home gives me a great,room filling, music system for an affordable price. This is my first iPod and I love it!
Purchased last month. All instructions followed to the letter but virtually no AM signals and terrible battery life. A fresh battery and recharge, again following all instructions but still awful. Possibly due to the area of use but many other 'non-solar' products have worked. If you live near a coastline, try something else. It's too bad too because it is a pretty nice unit.
The ML-L3 is a small plastic remote control for Nikon's SLR cameras. There's just one button on the ML-L3; you'll set the control mode on the camera itself (e.g., immediately shutter release vs. delayed shutter release). Just point to the IR receiver on the camera (usually on the front) and press the button. A small, cheap-feeling pouch is included with the remote control.Reviewer "technology analyst" has it right: Nikon should just include this in their SLR and d-SLR kits, esp. the kits that cost over $500. This remote control is made in China so it probably costs them a couple bucks to make (thanks to the unregulated sweatshops in China!), and they would have generated a lot of good will among Nikon owners and potential SLR buyers.
Could it be that this battery is actually running right by the Duracell bunny. Somebody listened to the complains of us photographer and really improved the quality of this battery. In the past the Canon batteries got drained quickly, especially by the use of flash, not this one though. I was able to do shoots for days without the need to charge my battery. Well done!
It was very disappointing to find out that the remote works on the Nikon D300, but not the D300s. Anyone need a wireless remote?
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 have used Cables To Go before and I have never been disappointed. To pay more is a waste of money.
I thought this device would be the answer I was looking for, allowing my wife's computer and my laptop to print to the same printer. I've had it for almost a year and as far as printing goes, it has never worked from my wife's desktop (XPSP2) and only works sometimes (rarely w/out a reboot) from my laptop (XPSP1.) I can only get three ports to show up, but it does work just fine with the other devices (a memory card reader and a thumb drive). Tech support has been no help the one or two times I've actually been able to get them on the phone. My advice, save your money and buy a Network Attached Storage Drive with built in print server.
While I have not yet taken this scanner through all of its available options, I have made use of quite a few and it has operated flawlessly. I'm an amature photographer and an intermediate to advanced Photoshop user, so my primary use of the CanoScan 8400F is to bring photos I've taken with my Canon Elan into Photoshop for editing.I've used the 8400F to scan color photos as well as negative film strips. The nice thing about scanning negatives is you can do six images at a time. The negative "holder" can do up to 8 at once, but in the US negatives are cut in strips of 6, which is a bit of a pain because you need to "black out" the remaining two spaces with dark colored paper. However, once you've done this once, if you are careful you will not have to do it again.I've also made use of the ability to scan pages from books and newsprint as well as the direct to Adobe Acrobat feature for documents. This also very simple and can be done with the push of a single button.Set up was easy, just insert the disc and follow the on-screen directions. It is important to perform the attachment to your computer in the recommended order or your computer's internal setup cabability will recognize the attachment of a new device and attempt to take over the set up process.I did a lot of shopping around for a quality scanner with the features I've identified above and I can tell you that there is no greater value than the CanoScan 8400F.
Worked fantastically connecting my Mac Mini (G4) to my Sony Grand Wega!Don't waste your money on high-dollar, monstrously overpriced cables. This cable does a great job at a great price.
purchased these for a multi day trip to whistler with a group of 6. since we didn't feel like paying for cellphone service in Canada, this seemed like a great alternative, in conjunction with some older motorola talkabout 289s that I had laying around.These are original motorola products, and have a secure clip on the back that we found will grip to whatever we fastened it to. it's quite convenient to have just the speaker outside of a pocket, and the rest of the radio and cord inside. push-button talking, and a nice loud speaker made it great for snowboarding, especially when it was blizzard-like conditions and visibility wasn't the best.
Timely and appeared perfect, but it turned out to be just a fraction shorter than the original, which was about 10x as costly, so we added a strip of tape to one end to lengthen it, which seemed to fix it.
I had an older version of this product about 20 years ago and have recently returned to Washington State where fruit is plentiful. I made apple sause and it was so easy. The Strainer is easy work. I choose this model because of the clamp that it has to hook onto the table. The clamp makes it secure. I recommend this product.
I've purchased many , many items from Amazon for years and I always read the customer reviews, except this time. I didn't bother to read the reviews because like many others, I've used TDK with great success for a long time. I have never ever gotten screwed by amazon even when I had to return an item.. Well I really got screwed good this time on an item I can't return...Nothing is more fustrating than having to throw away half of the discs because the're no good...Amazon you owe me on this one big time and I'm really really pissed...
I purchased one of these thinking it would be a great gift for my niece. She loves listening to music while she is playing. I wanted something portable, around US$60-$80 and adequate sound quality. I believed I had found it in this product.Once I got it I immediately tried it out and found that although the radio had good reception and the remote control was better than expected, this unit could not read ANY CD I attempted. It would try to read and respond with NO DISK. I was a bit angry, but not willing to give up just yet. I returned the item to get an identical one.My second one had the exact same issue! Sony used to be a great consumer electronics company, but their current manufacturing only produces junk like this boombox.I have a two Sony TVs, both great. Two Sony DVD players, both exceptional (however the most recent purchase died after 60 days, but the Sony replacement has worked great in the last 18 months), and another Sony boombox (which was junk, that is why I was going to purchase this item). I have witnessed a slow but sure downward spiral of quality in items produced for Sony. I believe this is my final Sony product.Now I have to find a similiar item here in Amazon.com that I will purchase. Thanks in advance for your reviews that you may post, I use them to guide many of my purchases!
I just need a general purpose scanner and I found this to be easy to use and reliable. I tried the film attachment and it worked ok but the results were a bit snowy. I've never scanned film before so who knows what quality you should expect. Overall I'm happy, it does what I need it to.
But it turns out it was not what I was looking for, I thought I was buying a single male rca to two female rca splitter. So really, I don't hate it, I hate myself for buying the wrong thing.
Product does exactly what it says and came in great condition. Gift for my girlfriend and she said its just what she's looking for. Blocks uv light and glare great
Well all it is is the charger. The pictures on the internet don't show the shine that the product actually has. I recommend buying it from an online merchant, as you will get a better price. The charger does not come with a cable, the ipod charger doesn't either. The advantage is the ZUne charger as you will be able to find a better price. All USB cables will work for other mp3 players.
Cables were as advertised, and shipped quickly, even during holiday season. No known problems with cables.
The siren works with my 12 alarm system and is pretty loud. I bought a spare.
Good for the price, but one handle fell off. Attached it and it clicked. So far, so good. Nice look, too.
These are much nicer than I had thought. I've needed them for years and would not come off my dime thinking they were over priced. My experience (2 life style sets, 901s, 201s, 2 wave radios/cd, iPod Soundock) has been Bose products are higher dollar, but well worth the price. Do it for yourself, trust Bose. This is a product where you get what you pay for. However, there are times when Bose = $$$$$$.
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.
I just received my item days ahead of promised delivery (as is typical of Amazon). Initial thoughts: It looks like a little backpack pretty much as the pictures led me to beleive. All openings are covered and overlapped for protection of equipment. fits me comfortably 6'3" and husky... ahem. The quality looks and feels very good. Plenty of net pockets and the three primary zippered compartments (top, bottom and front). the shoulder straps have a nice dense padding. I will update after a few months of usage. At this time I would say cost is equal to the product. not over priced but not a bargain. To be fair this is the first "nice" camera bag I have ever owned. All I have ever purchased in the past are the sleeves for point and shoot cameras.Update: It's been a month and we are pretty happy with this little bag.This item is for my wife as she had just taken up photography. We had also received a camera bag with it that was identical to this one but with out the top compartment. My wife has to date never used that other bag. She loves this one and as she has just started she doesn't have a lot of equipment so this does double duty as a storage unit as well. It's actually triple duty if you consider it giving me piece of mind that her equipment is being kept safe. We've already had a photography student guess the price of the bag to be way over what we spent so I'm starting to lean to it being a slight bargain.As always... I hope this helps.
I bought the 30GB Zune for my son for Christmas in Dec 2007. I was torn between the ipod and the Zune, but since my son had thousands of songs from his DVDs and MP3 collection which the ipod would not play, I went with the Zune. I was a little concerned by a number of the negative reviews about the Zune PC software. But I was amazed. I installed the software on both my Windows XP and my sons Windows VISTA and it was the easiest and fastest instal I have ever done. It installed flawlessly and it recognized the devise immediately, it recognized that a newer version of the Zune software was available and after checking with me it then unstalled it smothly and quickly with no intervention on my part. It then asked me if I wanted to load MP3,JPEG, and video files from my compuer and allowed me to override or limit, then it synched up the files flawlessly and was ready to play. The music was great and the large screen (twice the size of the ipod) looked fantastic. Manuvering around and using the Zune was easy and fun. If there were problems in the Zune software earlier, they appear to be fixed because everything was easy, smooth and worked great. I highly recommend the Zune! Apple better watch out because the new Zune clobers the ipod hands down. I highly recommend it and I am going to get another for my other son!Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
The fiber tooslink cable was exactly as descibed and at a great price. Shipment was prompt and the fiber greatly increased fidelity of the sound bar interfaced to LCD. It completely eleminated a hum that increased with volume when using a copper rca cables.
TVs will continue to evolve, but as we are in the year 2007 may I say that TH-50PX60U is among the best choices someone can make. In my opinion has probably the best price quality ratio. You will find hundreds of reviews about this unit and 99% of them will be extremely favorable. No reason to list here again all the feature and comparison points. I must say I researched quite a bit before buying it and I knew what to expect once I press the power on button.Is worth mentioning in my opinion that this wonder comes with a QAM tuner which allows you to see some high definition channels even if you have regular cable (almost half of the ones available today). Ask your cable company if they pass through hi-def signal. It may be one thing to consider when deciding between cable and dish!This is the list of free HD channels for COX San Diego:705 HDTV - CW - COX HDTV QAM Tuner - 91.01706 HDTV - Fox (XETV-6) - COX HDTV QAM Tuner - 105.04707 HDTV - NBC - COX HDTV QAM Tuner - 75.04708 HDTV - CBS - COX HDTV QAM Tuner - 97.03710 HDTV - ABC - COX HDTV QAM Tuner - 75.02711 HDTV - PBS - COX HDTV QAM Tuner - 97.01Once you see HD you will have difficulties adapting to the regular quality. Remember that the list will continue to grow so it will only get better.Enjoy
Great little KVM extension. No video problems and I have an AM Station 50 feet away!!
I thought about this purchase for a long while, trying to decide between a variety of the larger models. I've had this one for several weeks and it works fantastically. Under my desk is a bit (lot) messy and I have this thing crammed with loads of wires and large plugs coming out of it. It's actually propped up at an angle and nothing has fallen out yet. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase.
I bought these for our small business. We just got our employees CPR certified and wanted to laminate their cards to keep them in good shape. We have an old single page laminator, and we normally use 3 mil lamination pages. These cards are 5 mil according to the title, but we had to set it to a something more like 6 or 7 mil thickness to get a proper lamination. Again, our laminator is aged, so that could be all there is to that.Regardless, these cards worked just fine and they are the perfect size for our needs. I would buy again, and probably will sometime in the future when we use these up!
Maxell Universal FM TransmitterBought the product based on pretty good performance of what must be just a little better model. This one only lasted about a month with only moderate use and simply stopped working. Put new batteries in...nothing. I will spend a bit more next time and hope to get a more reliable product.
This is a great product. The value is amazing. This unit includes features such as facial tracking and with the included software is easy to setup and get your face on the net. Works with every IM program, that I have, that uses webcams.
The Creatures are not the best sounding 2.1 speakers on the market, but they are the best looking. The lows are nice and powerful, with the bass sounding just right for most types of music, especially hip-hop, electronica, and the like. The speakers are also very good for films and video games, they sound robust and reproduce sound very accurately. The mid highs and highs are very sensitive and can become overwhelming but that can be overcome by slightly turning the treble down. There is a slight draw back and that is the Bass and Treble knobs on the woofer are not as incremental as they should be.The Creature's real strength though is not in it's sound, there are some 2.1 systems that just sound better, but at their current price I see no real rival that sounds leaps and bounds better. The Creatures real strength is in their looks, these speakers are bar none the coolest looking you can get at any price, even better than the HK Soundsticks IMO. There are many cynics out there that believe that looks should be discounted when purchasing something with a single purpose like speakers, but that is simply not the case for most people. For people who love well designed things these little creatures are a god send. They perfectly complement the G4 and G5 Apple iMac and all Apple iPods.At this price these speakers are a must have for any person who needs simple speakers and has discerning aesthetic tastes.
We had problems with this order and Amazon was not much help in reconciling it. For some reason they sent us a conformation that it was shipped with another item and then a couple days later, they said it was returned. It was never shipped and all the shipping info was correct. The problem was they never had the case in stock to start with so said it was returned instead. They were not good to work with. I had to reorder the other item buy itself.I ended up buying the case somewhere else and paying more for it. :(
We bought the for our daughter's laptop - she plugged it in, and it was working with a minimum of fuss.
I bought this wireless headset to watch tv/movies without disturbing others in the house at night. They work flawlessly! The range is great - clear reception not just throughout the 3 story house, but they can be used from the corner of our front yard to the corner of our back yard.I've hooked the base unit up to the entertainment receiver so I can listen to tv/dvd/vhs/cd/radio as I wish. The sound quality is actually better than the traditional speakers used for the entertainment center. Sometimes I even wear the headphones when the family is watching TV so I can have an even better sound experience!zero regrets!
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.
A very good product and does just what I wanted it to do and does it well. Proud to have it.
I've had one of these for about a year and it's the best cd player I've had in my entire life. You can drop the thing and it won't skip. I'd recommend this to anyone who isn't exactly the nicest person to their electronics cause I've dropped mine a few times and it hasn't been damaged at all.
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.
Once I got this camera, I was in love. I love how the LCD swivels. I takes picture-taking to a whole other level. If your just going to use this camera for everyday use, you can stop right here. This is the camera to buy. The software for editing that comes with it is GREAT too. It's a whole lotta fun.
I ordered a black and silver set and a white set. The black and silver headphones' sound quality isn't as good as the white set I purchased even though they're the same model. I have to turn the volume all the way up to hear them.
First let me say that I am absolutely amazed and delighted by this printer! I have had Epson printers for a number of years now, and swore by them (though lately I have been swearing at them). After upgrading to a Windows XP system, I found that many of my Epson peripherals simply no longer had drivers that allowed them to operate. This was true of BOTH of my Epson printers, a stylus 740 and an old workhorse 900. I was rather upset with Epson that they really had no intention of doing anything about XP drivers, and I had to be content with the bundled XP driver that handles (poorly) the 740, OR download the Windows 2000 driver that they say "Probably works with Windows XP"...It doesn't - so don't do it!- in fact it had my printer substituting green for yellow, and unable to delete documents that would then spool for an eternity.I read the reviews for the canon printers and liked what I read, but I really have to say, that the following points make this printer ideal for photo printing and documents:1) Ease of use: It came with an XP driver! (Hello Epson!) and was installed and running in less than five minutes including alignment of the print head!2) It has multiple "Ink tanks" that allow you to replace only the one you need. With my Epsons, I would print half a dozen large pictures for family members and I needed a new cartridge, primarily due to the fact that the magenta ink was out. Now, I can simply buy a cheap magenta cartridge!3) Speed. Simply put this baby is fast! I test ran a 5x7 photo on high quality (In fairness to my old Epson I ran both of the prints at about 1240 x 780 or whatever the specific number is, though the Canon S500 does 2400 x 1200). The results knocked me out...First, the Epson took almost six minutes while the canon took less than a minute. More importantly, the image from the canon LOOKED BETTER! The tones were more natural, and the quality seemed more like a photo, even under a loupe. Next I did the same test but used cheap Jet Print photo paper. The canon STILL printed a fantastic picture, (in fact it looked as good as the one on Epson Glossy) while the Epson printed a horrible discolored wreck.So, No more Epson for me. I am sick and tired of waiting for the drivers for my high end scanner and printers that may or may not ever come out; I am sick and tired of having to buy "genuine Epson paper" or be stuck with awful images, and I am REALLY tired of spending so much money for a single color cartridge. I don't intend to buy another printer or scanner from Epson again.Do yourself a favor and get this printer if you want really nice images and text, easy installation, and a lot less of an outlay for inks and paper.And once more for those who scan reviews briefly -YES this printer is FULLY windows XP supported and comes with the Driver CD Rom
This little tool saved my husband from buying a new vehicle with ipod plug in....
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.
Have this connected to my office work computer, shredder, monitor and printer. There is no feedback or power failures. The 15 ft also gives me great flexibility to move my desk around. Construction of product also inspires confidence.
1. This is NOT for keyboard. Green = MOUSE \ Purple = KEYBOARD. They do make a passive adapter for [usb] keyboard that is purple.2. This and also the purple one will not work for *any* usb only keyboard. For those, you will need an Active adapter and good luck finding one that works well enough to actually use. We're still looking ourselves.3. This adapter is EXCELLENT for USB\PS2 MICE like many of the Logitechs that have USB as the direct wired connection with this [adapter] included. Therefore, if your USB MOUSE came with one and you lost it, this would be perfect.Hope this helps others in their decision to purchase.
I ordered the Bogen Manfrotto 3229 to use with my terrific Adorama Podmatic monopod (also purchased thru Amazon). The Bogen head looked to me to be very solid, secure, and well made, and has the precise functionality I wanted (to be able to securely lock my camera in a solidly fixed landscape or portrait mode position on my monopod), but it's BIG! It's a little bigger than my fist, and I'm 6 feet tall. I hated to send it back, but there was no way it would fit in my monopod bag which, it should be said, was thoughtfully designed with extra fabric to accommodate a mount/head. I'll have to suffer with my flippity floppity ball head until I can find something like this that isn't quite SO large.
Great speakers for the price. Able to handle everything I have thrown at them. Those that say they have "no bass" I say WTF????? I have had to adjust my bass level down on my receiver.
I am really enthusiastic about this lens because it is an excellent accessory for my camera at a very convenient price. I add it and use it for landscapes, mountain views, nature images and such, and also for group pictures in family photos. It does what is supposed to do: it increases the field of view while keeping the whole image very clear, and in this way the pictures appear more natural -- a whole view and not a narrow frame -- with perspective and deepness also, quite similar it seems to me to what I see with my own eyes. A very useful additional tool.
This is my second camera from Sony. P72 was great (still is) but N2 is much better, beautiful design, easy to use!
At the time of this writing, there is something wrong with the product shot on the Amazon site: It makes the lens look much shorter than it is in reality. It's not a large or heavy lens at all, but it's not _that_ short.I've had mine (part of a 20D kit) for about a year, during which I've taken maybe 4000 frames or so with that particular lens. The lens still appears as solid as it was on day 1, so no complaints in that department.The image stabilization (IS) feature works quite well and is surprisingly silent (far more so than the IS system on the EF 70-300mm IS). That said, for a good fraction of the focal length range, IS is a relatively minor (but still useful) benefit of this lens.Autofocus (AF) speed is okay: Better than the kit lens that came with the original Digital Rebel I used to own, but not as fast as some other lenses I have (all non-L). AF accuracy is fine on my copy.Optically, my concern is primarily sharpness. In that department, the lens seems only marginally better than the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the original Digital Rebel (and which can be bought for close to $100, I believe). It's often worth turning off IS to improve things, ironically. Still, it's not awful.I haven't found vignetting, distortion, flare, and aberrations to be significant hindrances. In part, that probably due to a workflow that includes DxO Pro for the images I care about.Overall, I think this is still a pretty good choice for a lens to keep by default on a Canon EF-S camera (30D, 20D, or a Digital Rebel variant). The optical performance over the lower-end EF-S 18-55mm lens is not _that_ great, but the feature set may justify the premium. The higher end EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS is another alternative if you're willing to double your investment and change lenses to get the longer focal range: Its imaging quality and the larger aperture are certainly desirable. Tamron and Sigma have some offerings in this range too, but I'm not at all familiar with them.
I use this with a Canon Digital Rebel xTi (10 megapixels).It has given me truly outstanding sports (soccer, swimming, surfing) and wildlife pictures. The image stabiizer works great, and it is small and light enough to take hiking too.Great pictures. Great value.
I just bought my fifth iPod (unfortunately last one was stolen from my car). The sixth generation has so many stupid "features" with no benefits (who needs cover flow?) that it has lost all of the simple FUNCTIONAL excellence that has been the hallmark of Apple since I bought my 128K Mac.Here are the basics - good memory option, 80GB is more than enough for a few movies to watch on the plane, all your music, and more photos than anyone really wants to see. Also smaller and lighter than previous iPods (but if you are using it to run (primarily) the nano is the way to go)Here are the negatives - the click wheel works sporadically (a disaster if you are trying to adjust the volume while exercising - end up skipping songs) Launching and scrolling takes noticeably longer - even when the click wheel is working. All the games you bought for your previous iPods will probably not work. Syncing also seems to be more problematic. I have hung up on several occassions (approximately 30% of the time). When it hangs there is nothing you can do but power down. You can't force quit, you can't shut down.Recommendation - get a fifth generation off of eBay until Apple returns to its roots - marketing software and hardware that works instead of rushing products to market and letting the user community find all the bugs in the bloated software that they were too lazy to find and/or fix.
I use this as a 2nd cable so I can leave one at work and the other at home. Works as expected.
I've never understood why desktop mice need to be so large. Works good/looks good.
I'm not a huge review writer, but this product and the support provided by Belkin warrants some comments.I originally purchased this around February 2012. The product failed within the first 30 days while being hooked up to my computer and a TV. There was no smoke or surge - it simply shut off and never turned on again. No fuses tripped within my home... something apparently just shorted out inside the unit.I did a simple exchange with amazon and received unit #2. This one worked until this week when the same thing happened. Powers down and never provides power again. I know amazon no longer will be able to aid me in the process but I know there is also a manufacture warranty.I visit Belkin.com and find the warranty page. They have a process similar to Amazon which allows them to ship you the new product, then you return the defective one to them once the new one is received. I'm thinking this is great... nice and easy like amazon. So I type in the model number (BE-112234-10), select defective product, and click next. At this point it wants my shipping and billing information. I understand they will want they billing details as they need to have someone to charge in the event I do not return the product.. okay, no problem.So far there has been no mention about how shipping charges are covered (both return shipping and new product shipping). This is obviously a huge part of the equation for a $25.00 product and I assume it will be covered eventually once they provide some actual dollar figures about what I will be charged if I don't return the bad one. So I click next after filling in my shipping/billing details... and... Surprise! You have been charged $64.99+ tax for a total of $69.80. It allows me to print a shipping label which is basically just their address and nothing is prepaid. So now I am annoyed. They have charged me $70 dollars and I have to pay to ship the item back. They couldn't highlight EITHER of those two points before charging me?So I check my email for an order number so I can contact them to get this straightened out. No email. Fantastic. No record of a transaction except them telling me I'm getting charged.So I contact CitiBank (my credit card) to notify them of a probable dispute at this point... and they tell me the actual charge was $80.30. So not only did Belkin deceptively charge my credit card but they charged it for more than the stated amount. I am assuming the extra is for the shipping to send me the new one. So they want me to pay $10 dollars to ship the product to them, $10 dollars to ship me a new one... wait... the math is starting to fail here. This product varies from $18 to $25 here on Amazon.Anyway, short version: product failed twice (which to me warrants the one star review alone), Belkin customer service then provides the trifecta of failure. I'd buy a new one from amazon but at this point I don't really want to give Belkin even a dollar.**Review update 1 month later -After my initial issue, I emailed Belkin support to notify them of the issue and request the order cancelled. Five days later I received a response that appeared to be written by an actual person (versus an automated reply) that stated"Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support.In response to your query, I understand that you have experienced issues while filling the replacement form, you have been charged $69.80 for the replacement and $20 for the shipment.I apologize for the inconvenience caused. I will certainly help you with this.It seems that you have been charged $20.00 for shipment and you haven't received about the status of your order. I do understand how you feel from your end. Please call our customer support department during business hours"So that was great. I try to call their customer service. Excessive hold times killed my lunch hour so I give up and instead notify UPS that I am refusing delivery of the package. So they reroute the shipment back to Belkin. I assume all is well - until today... a month later.. They charged me again. No words. I never received anything and tracking shows it was returned to their docks almost a month ago, yet they charge me. How is this a major company.
Works well w/the D80 once you figure out how to use it. I skiped the owners manual. You have to tell the camer you are about to use a remote. Once that is done it is all thumbs up!
I am currently in Afghanistan and I purchased a pair of these. They are good binoculars and the zoom feature is an added plus. However, the higher the magnification of the zoom the more steady your hands need to be. This is the only drawback I have concerning this item. I usually leave my magnification or 10-12X and I don't have a problem.
After ordering a new 52mm Hoya filter, I was quite surprised to receive a 72 mm Tiffen filter attached to a broken Hoya case with a rubber band. The Tiffen filter was too big and did not come close to fitting in the Hoya case (hence the rubber band I suppose). After taking some terrific pictures of this atrocity with my DSLR using an unfiltered lens, I returned it to Amazon for a refund. I told the guy at Amazon that it would be cheaper for me to toss it in the trash for him but if he wanted it back, he could have it! My only praise is that Amazon did refund my money without a problem but this was beyond ridiculous. You are better off buying a cheap filter at your local Best Buy than to even consider purchasing something from "eDirectPhoto Inc." I generally have a great experience at Amazon but this was a big disappointment.
If you use a digital camera with added memory, this is what you need from the beginning. It works like it is supposed to right out of the package/box but I am dismayed with what seems like a few very flimsy components--lightweight plastic.
One reason I bought this CD was because of the rechareable battery feature. What they don't tell you is in plain English is that you need special Ni-Cd batteries. It took me four stores and $20 dollors later to find them. I bought the Radio Shack brand. I put them in and naturally, they don't work. After a call to Panasonic, I find out you have to use only Panasonic brand Ni-CD batteries which are available in about 10 stores nationwide. You have to order them through Panasonic for an additional $13. Buy another brand that is designed with the consumer in mind and parts that are widely available.
I desperately needed to upgrade memory on my 7 year old HP laptop. Crucial's website had a tool that told me exactly what my laptop supported. Took 10 minutes to install. No problems once installed. Laptop performance is significantly improved.
this replacement plan is about 20 dollers less then most ive found its just a good idea to get one.
don't have anything else to compare to. I had the LinkSys WRT54GS 54g router, and the downloading of a 374 MB file via LAN was at 64 mbps max, while a D-Link DIR-655 gigabit router is 112 mbps max, so I guess it's working. But, who the heck came up with this gigabit BS, the actual speed is far from what their theoretical claim is, even the router's tech support stated that 125 mbps is the max that can be expected from a home router. This Gigabit BS should be renamed to 10/100 Enhanced or 54g X2
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.
For the love of all that is modern and crystal clear, don't waste money on ANY tube-based monitor if you can buy an LCD for the same amount of money, which you can. Why anyone is still selling monitors like this I cannot fathom.
I bought this 2 weeks ago from BestBuy. I was looking to purchase a new DVD player to go with my new home theater setup and thought I'd buy one that played both DVD Audio and SACD. Most good universal players are quite expensive, like maybe a Denon or Marantz. I found two that were affordable and available, the Sony NS775 and the Pioneer 578A. The Pioneer plays DVD-A, unlike the Sony and I was attracted to that first.Fortunately I got a chance to see them both in action! I asked a salesperson in BestBuy if she could hook them up for me and she... very surprisingly... obliged. Even got component cables and asked me what size TV i had. Then went and got a demo DVD disc and hooked both the Pioneer and Sony to a TV that was the same size as the one I have.Well, after about 10 minutes of viewing, pausing and switching, I realised that the Pioneer's image was a little sharper than the Sony. But what made me purchase the Sony instead were the vibrant colors and the solid blacks. I know that the TV was not calibrated properly, but that was exactly what sold me on the Sony. Even with a TV that was not calibrated, the Sony's PQ was better than the Pioneer.I did not have the opportunity to check the settings on the Pioneer, but the Sony does come with basic SACD control that include Distance Settings. Bass crossover is set at 120khz for small speaker settings. I purchased a Diana Krall multi-channel SACD and tested the sound quality at home with my Denon/B&W; setup. She sounds... live.DVD sound is good, not great. But then I'm comparing to a Denon universal DVD player that I had auditioned ( I think it was the 2900). The Sony does not separate the sounds as much I'd like it to, but it does a commendable job. I tested the sound with chapter 4 (??) from Master and Commander. The sound effects in the scene where Russel Crowe's ship gets hit by a double whammy of cannon balls has a lot of information and will overpower most receivers and dvd players. The Denon does a great job of separation while the Sony does about 85% of the Denon's. But compare the price and I'm sure you'll be perfectly happy with the Sony.Picture quality has been great (at this price level). The images are smooth and clean and I've yet to see any pixelation or layer-change delays. The Sony has two advantages over the Pioneer. It has Black Level setting for both component and s-video. And Block Noise Reduction. Both the Pioneer and the Sony have 3:2 pulldown. I wish that the Sony played DVD-A disc, but it's never going to happen. (Sony is part of the SACD group along with Philips.) I have checked both DVD-A and SACD titles and I find that most of the music I like is available on SACD. Plus the SACD camp does have a great idea with Hybrid SACD. It will play on both regular CD players (like the one in your car) and SACD players. Now that is a very cool idea.All in all I am very satisfied with my purchase and I don't think anyone will regret purchasing the Sony NS775. Unless you want DVD-A capability. I believe Toshiba also has a universal player out at this price point, but I have never really liked Toshiba's players. That reminds me of the build quality of the Sony. Its very solid compared to either the Pioneer or Toshiba.
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.
Nikon's recommended price for this product is an absolute joke!As others have mentioned this product charges one battery after another - which is perfect for overnight charging, but not if you need to quickly charge batteries in the field. It is also by no means a travel charger. The thing is HUGE and bulky. Much larger than 2 of the standard D200/D70 chargers - especially surprising given that it doesnt charge two batteries simulataneously.I got it because I lost my original charger (whcih I still hope to find), and its definitely nice to be able to charge two batteries overnight but definitely would be a letdown had I paid the full recommended price!
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.
This is an excellent set of speakers for such a small price. It fits nicely in my room and is quite stylish with my decor as well as providing great sound. I use it with my iPod nano and I couldn't have asked for a better sound system for the price. I highly recommend it if you need speakers for a smaller space. It wouldn't fill a house with adequate sound, but is great in a bedroom, office or kitchen area.
I've had this bag since sometime in mid 2000. It's been all over the US, in and out of airplanes, subways and mass transist systems and it has been in all types of weather. I bought this for business use, but use it for everything because of it's style and comfort. Looks modern and easily fits in with business attire. After ALL this time of wear and tear... it has a scuff mark on the front of it (along the vertical stripe) and I've had minor issues with the arm straps. That's it!I love this bag and I am thinking about buying another on Amazon to replace my current same bag. The bag is still great and almost new condition (and I don't take exceptional care of my computer bags). The only problem is the arm strap I use the most carrying the bag over one shoulder has had the material inside the strap become bunched up and twisted inside the strap itself. Other than that, zero problems.It's been almost 10 yrs since I began using this bag and have yet to find a better laptop backpack. If you like this bag and seem hesitant about paying ~ $70 when you can find other bags at ~$40... don't waste your money on those other bags. Buy this one. It fits 15" laptops perfect and will hold most 16" newer laptops. It will not hold most 17".As for comfort, I've never had a complaint. Even when I load the bag up with a laptop, magazines, power cord, extra battery and accessories...it feels great. Since my one strap has become mangled & twisted internally, it does give some discomfort if I have it on my shoulder for more than an hour.But again...8+ yrs and I still love this bag. Haven't found anything that can compare yet for comfort, durability and style.
These earphones were really cheap. Now the price is up than last time.($7.00 up) I dont like these becaues they have small volumes. If I listen to my Zune it takes up the batteries because I have to put it loud. I dont recommend it since the price is gone UP HIGH.
Ok heres the story. I purchased a Zune. My wife has an Ipod. Ive seen both. Here's the total lowdown.The Zune is made of plastic. No it's not as pretty as an Ipod, then again looking at a 2 year old Ipod with scratches I think it will hold up better.The screen is bigger than Ipods. Same resolution... yea. A 20" tv has the same resolution as a 32" tv. Get the picture?No movies or Tv shows on the Zune Marketplace yet. MS is supposed to be getting this feature up soon. As of now I am using my Tivo to put things on the Zune. It works ok. Has to convert the files though and that takes some time.So far to me the wifi is useless. Im putting alot of faith in Microsoft to upgrade the features (and quickly) when it comes to Zune and its wifi. Im a Zune user. Im a PC owner. If they drop the ball on my $250 Zune investment with them, I will be an Ipod user and a Mac owner.The software on the Zune is nice but still needs work. I like the look and navagation of the Zune, however scrolling through large libraries of music quickly it stalls and can be annoying sometimes (Note I have over 2000 songs on it as of now). I havent seen this on my wife's Ipod. The scrolling features on the Ipod are smooth without jerkiness. I expect MS to work out the bugs in this as well.Also Ive seen my Zune randomly decide to shut itself off. Another software bug they need to work out quickly.So heres the sweeter stuff on the Zune and the only reasons I still havent returned it. My music library of over 2000 songs, I built it in 3 days. I am a subscriber to the Zune Marketplace. 14.99 a month and I download all I can squeeze onto the machine (sone 7500 songs). You will hear that you dont 'own' the music, and thats true. You can only use it on the Zune and your PC. You cannot steal it and send it to 1000 people. The music is only leased to you for as long as you are a subscriber. Good news here though. If you transfer a song to someone else's Zune, they can tag it and, if they are a subscriber, download it for free for theirself. Kinda Cool. I like versatility. It doesnt hurt my feelings that the music isn't "mine" as long as I can listen whenever, wherever, and for as long as I want.Love the FM Tuner. I can listen to any radio station and (assuming they have the right technology) get song names and artist info, for downloading later. I am hoping that MS will put in the ability to tag songs for download from radio stations.I hear you can exchange stuff with the Xbox 360. I dont own one so I dont know. Sounds ok I guess. :shrug:Bottom line, MS has work to do on their Zune. Its mainly on the software as the hardware seems to be good.Ill stick it out for now as I like what Ive got so far. Looking forward to the upgrades to come.
Perfect fit to original wiring so when installing an aftermarket radio you won't have to cut up the original wiring and can easily re-install the stock radio if you need to.
Got the cables on time and at a good price. They worked for what I needed them for, so you can't ask for much more than that.
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.
Cost cutting in many places is evident with this unit. The screen resolution is 800x480 , but not as sharp as other players with high end screen display. The unit does not have a true last scene memory function , but one that is totally useless for resuming a program from where it previously stopped. Why is this done-- cost savings ? Also, the AV input does not work .I would stay away from this player
such a deal.(...)(...)if the darn thing worked consistently day to day, if the timer-record function didnt seem glitchy and unpredictable (despite the available firmware upgrade, which, while a lame thing for any manufactuer to have to rely on to 'fix' their product, i've nevertheless dutifully installed), and if, at any time cyberhome's customer service were ever available to assist consumers with their problems (cyberhome sux. soooo much silence... not even a auto email response to my query), this would be a fine machine to own. however, since none of the above actually applies to the cyberhome dvr 1500 in practice, i must reluctantly say: there's no good reason to save a few bucks and buy this machine rather than a competitor's slightly-more-expensive-but-likely-way-more-stable machine.i'm a fairly avid audio/hometheater geek; i enjoy pulling wire, learning new systems and functions, and enjoying the results of my efforts in this regard. that said, i must admit: my cyberhome dvr 1500 still puzzles me, despite hours spent attempting to master its apparently-basic system; it still fails to abide by my programming commands; it still does weird things (records a solid red screen, records with strange vertical bars on screen etc.); still locks up for reasons unexplained, and still makes me regret making the purchase.it's a lame piece of home electronics and not worth the investment, regardless of the price. i would take it back if i could. period.
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.
If you want to breathe new life into an old guitar for about $20, then this kit is for you! Changing your pickguard and hardware is a great way to give your guitar some personality and help you stand out from the pack.
This is a beautiful prime lens! It's rugged, works well in low light conditions, and produces excellent bokeh. My dream lens is the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G, but is still too expensive right now. I also couldn't see paying $1,300 for the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D. This was a good compromise for a portrait lens.One thing to keep in mind: this is NOT a macro lens. Your minimum focus distance is around 3 ft.
This replaced a standard power strip which had 6 sockets so close together that I could only fit in 3 plugs.This one is very well thought-out; all my plugs and power converters actually FIT on this, and the design is thin and low-profile. Even the power cord plug is at a 90-degree angle so it lays flat against the wall.
i still think the picture could be better, common it's 2007 already!! works great with msn messenger.
As a classically trained musician, I tried several different means to easily record rehearsals and practice to augment my feedback. I was excited about this option, particularly because of it's extreme portability. The recording quality was sufficient for my needs (practice, not performances), but after a few months it stopped working properly. It would skip a second or two of the recording, often at inopportune places. Though, I see now, if I had read other reviews I would have been alerted to the possibility of this problem!Perhaps, mine was a fluke. As I purchased the item after using a colleague's with great success. Eventually, however, I tried another product and have been satisfied with a slightly less portable option. :-)
I think a lot of the trouble people have had with these speakers can be traced back to their sound cards. If you have Bass or Treble set on your sound card, turn it off. These speakers will sound like shrill muddy beasts if you leave them on, and you don't need those settings anymore while using these speakers. The sound is incredible for such a small package, and the speakers look great. The high range is crisp, and the bass is just right. Plus these speakers have a presence that most low-end speakers can't compare with. Sure, they're not professional monitors, and they won't replace your main stereo, but they are great computer speakers. So turn down your Bass and Treble adjustments, and give these speakers a whirl. You won't be disappointed.
After a series read-ups on the web, I would second T. Lum's review (written Aug 2006). I have always been impressed with TDK CD and DVD media. I have previously owned at least 3 25-pack DVD 8x and 16x spindle and only had 2-5 burn failures due to my mistakes. Naturally when I ran out of them, I got more due to good experiences with them. With these 2 100pack spindle that I recently purchase, for some odd reason, my TDK 1616N writer (with latest firmware) was not able to find the max-speed of the disc. I perform a diskinfo check on it and on a disc from the previous (good) batch, indeed the difference in the manufacture ID is CMC MAG. AM3 (crap) vs TTG02 (good). This may be worth to take note of when considering buying this.
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.
Maybe this sleeve is not memory foam or anything fancy but it fit my 15.4" macbook pro perfectly. I actually left the piece of foam that came with it in the internal pocket for extra padding so it is extra snug on my machine.
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 camera is a valuable asset to my notebook computer. It is simple to connect, has excellent video quality, and good sound quality. Its small size and handy protective bag make it easy to carry and use in remote locations.
I normally do not review products online, but in this case I have to make an exception. I purchased these speakers 6 months ago and they have been wonderful. The sound can fill a decent sized room and is remarkably clear. Sound is distorted, but only at high levels. I have used these speakers at hotels around the world, at home, at the beach, etc. The possibilities are endless. The included case has room for extra batteries and is slim enough to put in an overnight bag. To underscore their portability, I brought them to the beach and used them with batteries. There is no difference in sound quality while using batteries, which I find to be very nice. I have the mindset as well that if for some reason they break, at $20 (what I paid) , they are nearly disposable. If you have any doubts at all about these speakers, BUY THEM!! They're cheap, they do the job, they work in a 110-240v outlet with the included power cord and they are portable. What more could you want for the money?
This device is so easy to install and use that I barely needed to glance at the instructions. I'm very happy with its quality and features.
I ordered this Fellowes BODY GLOVE NOTEBOOK SLEEVE 15IN for my HP Pavilion ZX5000us 15.4 widescreen notebook. At first I thought is might be too tight of a fitting from the dimensions because the height is only 1 inch and my notebook is almost 2 inches. When I found out this baby will stretch because of the neoprene material I gave it a try. The product arrived fast when bought from the Amazon.com store. When I first put it on, speaker side down in first it looked a little too small. All you have to do is pull on the zipper to stretch the fabric and this case fits like a glove. It is almost like a custom made wetsuit for my HP zx500us notebook. I am very happy with my purchase. I use in in my regular large size leather brief bag. It is well protected now as long as I don't drop the bag. I hope this helps.
I am glad that the large capacity cartridge is now available the the color cartridge.
Simple, no frills, no hassle, great price, no extra packaging that needed to be transported, opened and disposed of. thanks.
I've used my Inno for a whole 48 hours, and can confidently say that THIS is THE revolution in personal music that I've been waiting for. The variety and quality of XM channels has matured, and the sheer breadth of choices is intoxicating. This unit makes a great way to listen at home, work, outside, and discover new music you haven't heard yet/before. If you want to hear more from the artist, or hear the song from the beginning, you can bookmark the artist or the song, and the player will alert you if they appear again, on ANY XM channel, while you're listening. So you can discover, replay, and enjoy new talent about as easy as microwaving a bag of popcorn.This player (and theSamsung Helix, essentially the same player in a different casing) allow you to record songs or whole channels while listening -- EVEN IF YOU'RE HALFWAY THROUGH THE SONG. Yes, if you're at the end of a song and think, "I want to listen to that again later" (or "I want to play that for my girlfriend"), hit the record feature. With most of the 1 GB memory available for a half and half split of your own MP3s/WMAs, and saved XM content, you can also configure the unit to use all the storage for XM content -- allegedly up to roughly 50 hours of material. This is handy if you schedule it to record a favorite program (like, say, Sound Opinions, The Story, or This American Life on the XM Public Radio channel).Though you might prefer having a dedicated antenna for one's home hi-fi (thereby utilizing the receiver's integrated display and preset functions), this will integrate fine withone of theseorthese(the supplied cable is laughably cheap). Be warned that the crisp, bright display is rather small to see and use across a living room. See my pros and cons below, and by all means read the caveats and visit[...] if you're unfamiliar with their terms and offerings.PROS-- Exposure to so much music - an all-you-can-eat buffet of artists and songs-- Ability to keep a song you like (hit record at any time in the song, the whole song is recorded to My Music)-- Ability to watch for an artist (or a song) that you like, on ANY channel (TuneSelect)-- Ability to schedule recordings-- Favorites and channel browse mode display channel ID, Artist, or Song, so you can see what's playing on any channel right now-- After loading personal music from PC, Inno scans and indexes all music, .M3U play lists, and even examines meta-data within MP3s and WMAs-- "Antenna aiming" feature allows positioning of home antenna as well as radio on-the-go-- Bright, clear display-- Display backlight stays on when docked, even if set to extinguish (adjustable timeout) when operating on battery-- Spiffy, gun metal metallized casing-- Despite what docs say, the USB connection works with Linux (tested with RHEL5)-- Very easy to build playlists; you can browse/find music based on Artist, Genre, Channel (XM), TitleCONS-- Tricky interface - takes practice to learn the shortcuts (favs vs. category browse vs. all)-- Headphone port is recessed, slightly curved, so some plugs (e.g. Bose Triport) can slip out resulting in impeded audio; examining the supplied ear buds shows that the port needs a very narrow shoulder on the headphone plugs-- Supplied ear buds are barely adequate.-- Interference during walking, or holding-- Discreet beep from unit on TuneSelect match can't be heard with headphones on, or from across the room.-- Scheduled recording can't be set for recurring schedule (e.g. Sunday 4 AM)-- Belt case isn't too great; might have to use this or look for iPod or cell phone cases that you like better (similar size)-- Mini-to-RCA home hi-fi cable is so cheap as to be disposable (get a better, longerMonster,ARorBelkincable)-- No Bluetooth HDA profile capability (would almost elminate the complaint about the headphone port)-- No travel charger sold separately, so you have to disconnect from the dock to take with you (not easy if you've integrated the dock with your home hi-fi) ... or buy an additionalhome dock kit:(CAVEATS-- $14.95 activation fee per radio, but $9.95 if done online-- Subscription to XM service required.-- Interference experienced during recording is incorporated in the saved version-- If you change channels, recording a song you just landed on mid-tune only records from that point on (you have to be on the channel at the beginning of the song for it all to cache)-- Some rebates available in 2007, but stipulate "participating retailers," which may or may not include your reseller-- Home dock antenna needs to be positioned carefully for adequate reception_______________2009 UPDATE:I've now used this for years, installedDelphi XM Signal Repeaterwith anextra antennain my house, and have happily enjoyed XM in the living room, bedroom, and study (additional home docks and adapters were needed). Arguing with XM sales representatives to get a "secret" $77/year prepaid subscription rate robbed me 30 mins or more of my time each year, but then didn't have to worry about changes in their price structure. (Earlier this year they ceased the free online streaming service, making it a "value add" service for an additional monthly fee.)After the Sirius merger, some of my favorite channels were removed in favor of Sirius content. This year I'm discontinuing my XM membership, and I and several colleagues have discovered their secret to customer retention: they won't let you cancel. In 3 separate cases, they have continued to "transfer" the customer to "the department that handles cancellation" and left the customer on hold for as long as 26 minutes. Yes, 26 MINUTES ON HOLD WAITING FOR A REP. When, in my case, a third rep stated, "I have to transfer you to that department," I told the rep that the call was being recorded, and three separate reps had heard me request my subscription to expire -- refusal to comply would entitle me legally to receive the service for free. Within 30 seconds, the same rep accomplished the cancellation.Another friend found a shorter route to terminating service -- simply tell the first rep that you've sold your radio and wish to let your subscription expire normally. They can't argue with that._______________2010 UPDATE:A very strong caveat about this device only became clear after I'd let my XM-Sirius subscription expire over the holiday season. I kept using the INNO as a 512MB podcast carrier for my commute to work. Only one problem...! After you haven't had a subscription for the radio, it starts complaining on power-on that it has to be tuned "to live XM for 10 minutes to confirm valid subscription." That hasn't kept me from listening to MP3 podcasts that I sync to the unit with Media Monkey 3.5. But in the last week, the INNO now refuses to return to the last playlist or song being listened to, but asserts "Scanning files..." then plays the first track it finds. This is really conspicuous annoy-ware meant to cripple the INNO's functionality for an owner who isn't currently subscribed to XM. Naturally, this device is meant primarily to be used as an XM radio, but the degradation of usability when your account expires is uncalled for.I WON'T be buying a newer version of this device.Disclosure: my radio is on firmware version 2.11.
All this happened years ago but I feel the review is still valid for anyone seeking to buy one of these or any phillips products.Bought this originally in 2002 when it first came out and quite expensive too. It seemed like a wonderful machine from the beginning but then I started getting this horrible errors upon errors and nothing would play or record for more than a few minutes. I called up the customer support I don't remember how many times, it was always some person in Jamaica or India or someplace like that and as a consequence, very difficult to understand the people at the tech support/cust serv... they kept sending me these "update discs" that were "supposed" to fix the problems but they never did. It turns out that these machines have such a horrible track rate of failure that phillips agreed to fix all of them for free indefinately, this machine broke down about 1.5 years after I had it and I took it to an "authorized" repair shop and it was in and out of the repair shop every week for a month and they "claimed" they found a new problem after new problem after new problem. laser assembly, new load tray, etc. all these obscure problems that almost never break down on other machines. I remember at times, the machine would be in the shop for over a month until it was ready and this happened many, many, many times and eventually phillips decided to stop fixing them for free because it seems the repair shops were taking advantage of the fact that phillips fixed them for free and they kept "pretending" to fix them to keep making a buck at the expense of phillips and never really fixing the problem. Then, I just chucked the machine in the trash and bought something else.in the end, it was more trouble than it was worth, but it was a "good" machine in my experience and had many useful features plus they were "supposed" to fix it for free so I thought "why not?" - NEVER AGAIN will I buy phillips products, their customer service is **** and their products are shoddy. Plus this was my first experience buying a DVD recorder after my disappointing experiences with VCR's.
This HDMI cable is a bit longer than the standard 6 foot HDMI cable sold in Somebody's Club. Great for those slightly longer runs needed for entertainment cabinets.
Now you can carry your camrecorder every where. Nice and small and yet easy to hold. This camera is great and has most of the accessories included in the package - really neat - you have a camera that will not become obsolete in a few months.
The Canon 200DG Camera Bag has provided me with a useful way to carry not only the various lenses/filters/extra supplies, as well as having carry straps on the underside of the bag to secure a tripod is an extra bonus. Surprisingly comfortable for its size. The only complaint I have is that the top (body) compartment is NOT zipper closed (it is secured by side velcro strips and two buckles in the front).
This scanner is worth it for the software alone that improves older photos. Great scanner, still going strong after several years.
I purchased two of the LiveCam VX-3000 as my granddaughters moved out of state. I have relatively high speed DSL from AT&T; (3000) and my daughter has Comcast Broadband. I installed the supplied software ver 1.3 on my daughter's Dell laptop with XP and on my desktop with Vista Home Premium. The install recommended that Windows Messenger be downloaded and installed which I did. The initial video quality was very bad, jerky, and the audio was no better. The audio also had some feedback.I installed SKYPE and got no real improvment. My local Computer Store said that one of the ISP's might be "filtering" the signal to save bandwidth. In reading the reviews of this product, I found a review with the same problems that were solved by going into PROPERTIES and deselecting AUTO from the USB Bandwidth and changing it manually from 7 to 3. I also went into RESOLUTION and selected 320 x 240. This made a somwhat useable image with SKYPE. I have not tested it with Windows Messenger to see if it is better. As far as the audio, I just turn off the sound and use the telephone.A big problem is the LAG IN THE VIDEO. No matter what you do, the video lags about a full second. Therefore, no syncronization to the audio.I tried to install the software and cameras on my new HP laptop with Vista Basic. Ver 1.3 failed to install the drivers. I downloaded ver 1.4 and got the same failure. The only message that I got from Microsoft was that they were working on the problem. This is unacceptable for a Microsoft product that is made to work with VISTA. (note added in December of 2009, after Vista SP-1 was installed on the HP laptop, the install software for this webcam installed and worked correctly.)Am I pleased with my purchase? Not really. Do I think I can do any better with a camera from another manufacturer? Probably not. Therefore I am keeping the cameras so that I can get some crude pictures of my granddaughters as they grow up.
I bought this scanner to do about 400 35mm slides for my inlaws. It was a lot of work but the scanner performed just great. Way better than any of my old scanners. There is a learning curve to the twain software for retouching old photos and could use better documentation. But it does work very well on some slides that I had given up on.
I would really give this 4.5 stars so I'll round it to a five. My cd player broke not that long ago so I was looking for a cheap replacement. I didn't want too many fancy features but I was looking for a name brand I could trust. Judging from the picture you can tell this is not the coolest looking player in the world but its okay. The buttons are a little small but these are my only complaints. Here are the features that make this a good player: it won't skip hardly at all--it's very shock resistant. It has a pause button, the headphones it comes with are pretty comfortable and the sound is amazing. There are about eight or nine main levels of sound and at each level there are three sub levels which is great because you can always find the right setting. Also this player goes louder than my old one which is great if you are in a noisy crowded place. Also on the display it shows how much juice is in your batteries. A sony quality cd player for only [a price], It doesn't get much better than that! Hope this helps.
This device was all I asked for. I was looking for remote shutter control. This allows me to set the camera and release the shutter. And it was sooooooo easy. Out of the box and working without doing anything. Took a moment to set up the camera -- but that was it. I am very pleased and wondering why I didn't get this earlier.
The Toshiba 14F51 14" TV/DVD/VCR Combo gives you crystal clear quality. The TV has a nice flat screen. The colors are great as well as audio. The remote makes using the TV/DVD/VCR easy, no longer do you need to juggle 3 remotes. The DVD also allows you to copy onto videotapes with ease. I create my own movie DVDs, the VCR allows you to easily copy the DVD onto the videotapes. Obviously, this feature would not work with copywrited material. The TV is awsome in all respects. I do not own stock in Toshiba, but I must say they made a great TV.
Product arrived as scheduled and nicely packaged. Had my doubts with the Koss brand as I never believed it was a premier brand. The sound is very nice and balanced. Good bass and not overwhelming. The design is a little outdated but I grew up in the 80's so it is fine with me. In fact used the headphones to watch one of the cult classics, Fast Times at Ridgemont High on Amazon Instant Video. Good bang for your buck and definitely a true value.
I just received the nuvi this christmas, and I LOVE it! [The first 2 reviews are very detailed and described everything well.]The bluetooth connection allows for a clear connection when talking on the phone. MSN direct is a great plus! I activated the first free year immediately. The nuvi 680 is a very very easy GPS, user friendly, bright, light and slim too. I appreciate the slimnest and the leather case that came with it, so that you take it out of the car. This is my first GPS and I did not have to use the manual other than to change the voice (could have find it without it but was eager to put a male voice instead of the standard female voice). I set up everything w/ the touch screen buttons - marvelous. Buy it and enjoy!
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.
I've had this product for over 8 months and would like to say that it has been the best little radio I've owned. However, like all portables, the headphone jack is starting to warp and the connection to the headphones is starting to lose coherence. For some strange reason, Sangean placed the power switch right next to the headphone jack so that every time you switch the radio on or off, you have to swivel the headphone jack out of the way. This incessant wear is the reason why the connection is starting to deteriorate. I wish Sangean (and other manufacturers) would address the inherent problems with the placement of headphone jacks because I have always encountered this problem. Otherwise, the AM reception is great and FM is good, no problems.
This 40-hour Tivo is our second machine. This in a family that swore we would never own one. Recently, we recorded the entire Tour de France and watched it at our discretion, sometimes back to back stages, and my wife watches Oprah and General Hospital when she has the time.This is an intelligent, excellent replacement for the old VCR. The 40-hr hard drive is a bit small, I recommend the 140 hr version.The features of the Series 2 machines make them indespensible like: Easily skipping through commercials, recording a season pass of TV shows and watching them when you want, networking your Tivo to your home network to transfer shows between Tivos or to your PC, selecting shows to record from a Web browser anywhere in the world and have the program ready to watch when you get home.Once setup and registered with Tivo, the menus are easy to use, the options for each recording plentiful and the quality of the playback, even in Basic recording mode, is excellent.Our Tivo have enabled us to watch only the TV shows we want, when we want and speed through the parts that are of no interest. Tivo is what TV should have always been.Did I mention you can pause live TV and continue watching when you are ready! Wow.
I bought this drive recently from CompUSA. I wanted to upgrade from my 512MB Cruzer. Well, I should have stuck with the 512MB until Sandisk came out with something better. Or I should have bought another manufacturer's flash drive, at a different store. What follows is a description of the SanDisk Cruzer Micro with U3, followed by a description of my interactions with CompUSA.PROBLEMS WITH THE SANDISK CRUZER MICRO U3My first issue was getting the Cruzer out of its ridiculous packaging. You have to cut and tear away at the hard plastic case before you can get inside. In doing this, I ended up ripping apart the bar code. There were other defects with the product (read below). But when I tried to bring it back to CompUSA, guess what they tell me? They won't give me a refund because the bar code is destroyed (more on that later)!!!The first two or three times I used this drive, the slider worked fine. But after about five uses, the slider would no longer stay extended. Every time I inserted the drive into the USB port it retracted, making it impossible to get the drive in without holding it together with my fingers. This was enough of a reason to bring the unit back to CompUSA.But there's more...SanDisk has installed a software application called "U3" on the Cruzer 1GB Micro. This software loads automatically every time you insert the drive. It load very slowly, and you have to sit there looking at the U3 startup window. When U3 finally does start up, it takes you to another window which you have close to continue working.But that's not all...After you're done starting up the U3 application, you will see that it also installs an extra drive in Windows Explorer. You have the drive for the Cruzer itself, but there is another one that appears as a CD. It causes confusion every time you explore your computer, since you have to remember that this is for the Cruzer, and not an actual CD drive. There does not seem to be a single use for this extra drive, except to take up space and cause confusion.But we're still not done...When you want to eject the Cruzer, you MUST use the U3 application. You CANNOT use the Windows XP "Safely Remove Hardware" option. In fact, if you fail to use U3 to "eject" the Cruzer, you get an error message next time you insert it. This causes further confusion, since you can't tell if this was a real error or just a quirk.We're not done yet...You might think, "Well, I'll just delete the U3 application." Think again. If you manage to delete the U3 software, the Cruzer simply re-installs it next time you insert the drive, and you start all over again.This is pure over-engineering. Why would the people at SanDisk take a simple concept and ruin it by adding this extra layer of complication? Like most users, I like to insert a flash drive and then access it. I don't want to run a whole application every time I insert the flash drive, and I certainly don't want it installing all sorts of applications on my computer. I'm just baffled by this. Are the engineers and programmers at SanDisk starving for something to do with their time?Those of you who are only interested in reading about the Cruzer 1GB Micro can stop here. What comes next is a description of my interaction with CompUSA.DEALING WITH COMPUSAAs I mentioned earlier, I tried to return this unit to CompUSA. I was in for some more fun. They would not take the drive back, because, as I mentioned earlier, the bar code was ripped when I was forced to tear apart the impossible plastic packaging that SanDisk uses for this drive.The people at CompUSA outright refused to take the Cruzer back, telling me that because of the missing bar code they could not send it back to Sandisk. It didn't matter that I have been a loyal customer of CompUSA for years and have spent a lot of money at that store on computers, software, and accessories. They offered me no support at all. All they would offer me is the option of an even exchange. In other words, all I could do is get another one of these ridiculous things.I took the exchange for a new drive from CompUSA. So far, the slider on the replacement unit works. But I still have to contend with the moronic U3 application.My advice is to keep away from the Sandisk 1MB Cruzer. And certainly do not buy it from CompUSA.
If I could give a rating of 0 I would. I had this camera for about 3.5 months and maybe 30 minutes of recordings. I got the "DEW DETECTED" message and this camera has been useless since then. I would not recommend this camera to anyone. Save your money.
I agonized over what to buy, as Logitech seems to have lots of cool looking webcams. But something looked good about this one. I have not been disappointed. Setup is very easy, just pop the cd in and install. I use it primarily for Skype. The video quality and particularly the audio quality are great. No need for headsets. Really. I have recommended it to friends as well. Would definitely buy it again. It attaches easily to desktop monitors as well as laptops.
This is my first SLR. Purchased this product before my graduation. It is very easy to use and getting started guide is very handy. You need to format the memory card before using it but its a quick process. I had a Sony DSC 330 Cybershot and compared to that the pictures are much sharper and crisp. The manual focus feature is very handy and Point&Shoot owners will enjoy the new found freedom... Still have to explore all the new features of the camera.
Nice to no longer have to reuse the same bag which elminates stray pieces to deal with everytime you empty it.
Coby? Really? If your trying to save money you're already off to a bad start. Besides the thousands of things that go wrong with them, the customer service are actually comedians seeing how upset they can get you before hanging up. If you came to these reviews to feel halfway okay about buying a COBY product, good luck. In other words, this product makes for a great gift for someone you dislike very much. The tape deck in my car plays dvd's better than this.Sincerly,Buyer of anything other than COBY
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.
this was a great router at first but times changed and it seemed slower then my frinds so i went online and looked around for a new one when this site cought my eye. it was a 3rdptary firmware. so i flashed my router and install dd-wrt firmware. when the flashing was done the speed was faster and as a plus i used it as a wifi instder its now siting in my livenroom with just a power cord pluged up taking in my other router wifi and sending it back out leting me have wifi all in my house i wont need another router again. warning if you dont know how to flash dont do it cuz you can brick your router
A relatively cheap cable but it does the job. I am not sure it will hold up for very long as this has been my experience with cheap cables.
BEWARE! THIS THING IS THE INK GUZZLER OF ALL TIME! Continuous "Cartridge error" messages before\after ink cartridge replacements! AAAAAAAAAAARGH! A POS!
I purchased this to connect an Etrex Summit GPS unit to a Mac. Works great right out of the package. Another reviewer who purchased this adapter connected the same GPS and it worked for him, so now there are two of us.
This product only support file transfer option, it doesn't support Network access or Bluetooth headsets and other services. I recommend to buy another Bluetooth adapter.
FIFTY ASA!!!!!!!! I can't believe this stuff is legal. It's so testy you either better be shooting at the sun or using a tripod that weighs more than a Japanese pop-singer. The detail is ludicrous. Please dont waste this high quality stuff on a point and shoot. It deserves to be exposed through some really nice glass. I'd hate to see this stuff in a Nikon. (just a lil' jab at the Nikon afficiando's, I'm a Contax man myself (zeiss or die bitches!!!!).The sharpness is absolutely terrifying. IT's like taking a folding razor to jello.
Easy to use. Sturdy. Dependable. Complete with all the features you'd want on an MP3 player. Especcially ideal for listening to podcasts, with a feature that essentially "saves your place" so you can resume exactly where you left off. The BEST MP3 player line on the market.
I had been looking at the Tamrac brand for camera bags when I came upon this Canon brand photo backpack. I decided (since I had a Canon) why not give it a try instead. It is bigger than the Tamrac models I had been looking at (this is more of a regular size backpack)but it is not too bulky and I don't think I will outgrow it anytime soon. It also has a strap to hold a tripod which is handy. It is just what I needed. I am very satisfied.
my head is really sensitive--i have never worn a pair of headphones that didnt hurt my head within about 15 minutes. circumaural headphones that encircle the ear hurt my head because they put too much pressure on my temple, and supraaural headphones that lie directly on the ear usually suck, but these headphones are fabulous.my head feels great and the sound is pretty good too. the quality is miles beyond the stock earbuds that came with my toshiba gigabeat. if youre looking for comfort you'd be hard pressed to find a more comfortable pair. they dont leak much sound either so they should be fine for the airplane or library or other any other place where you might be concerened about not bothering your neighbor.a little more about sound quality. ive owned probably a couple dozen pairs of cheap headphones in my lifetime and these have the best quality sound of all without a doubt. well worth the dough.oh yeah, one more thing. these headphones are much more efficient than my earbuds so even though my earbuds only had 8 ohms of impedence these headphones sound louder at lower volumes so i'm saving battery life as well. five stars.
While I haven't had the unit for very long I have been very pleased with it up to this point. It is silver with a mirrored band along the bottom where most of the buttons reside. Although this can make reading the button label a bit tricky I think it gives it a slick look. Set-up was easy on my 27&quot; analog set and the instructions covered many different potential configurations. The remote is not universal nor is it back-lit but it is small and handy with an efficient button layout. This was fine for me because I've grown tired of so many large remotes cluttering up the coffee table.I have only watched a couple DVDS but have had no problems. The VCR functions also seem to work fine at this early stage so no complaints there. The timed recording function is solid with programming being fairly intuitive. My only comment is that there does not seem to be a way to set the time to record without scrolling through each minute. If that is the worst I can say about it then I have had a good experience. The unit was a bit noisy when I tested it out on the floor but once I set it on its shelf under the TV it operated quietly.The MP3/CD Audio functions work only OK. The music plays well and it is nice to be able to set up play lists from a disc but I haven't figured out how to shuffle an entire MP3 disc. Especially if the MP3s are burned into seperate folders by album. Perhaps more reading of the manual will help but it looks like all the MP3s need to be copied into one directory to do any meaningful shuffling. Good job all around though.
I purchased this battery pack in preparation to a few long flights. I haven't used regular alkaline batteries- I can only attest to using this battery pack with rechargeable NiMH rechargeable batteries, 2500 mA.One set of rechargeable batteries got me through about 21 hours of video playback (without skipping back and forth, and with my iPod screen set to minimal brightness).The battery level reading on the LED lights of this unit varies whether your iPod is on or off. If the iPod is receiving power from the battery pack, the LEDs will show a lower level than if your iPod is off. The LED indicator could be redesigned a bit to make it easier to read. You have to hold it at just the right angle to see each LED - there's too much reflection from the surrounding plastic.As far as I can tell, this battery pack won't charge your iPod - it just supplies power. Another thing to be aware of is that if the batteries die out, the iPod will run off it's internal battery. You have to keep tabs on the AA battery level if you don't want to drain the iPod completely.Overall, worth the money.***The following comments are more of a wish list than an expectation - for a $20 dollar item, this battery pack met my expectations. With that, it never hurts to have a list of "revisions" to ask for:1. Changing the batteries is a bit awkward.. you have to disconnect the iPod and slide the pack out of the cradle. If you're on a plane or tight space, it's a lot to juggle. It would be nice to be able to just open the panel while it's still attached to the iPod.2. Finally, the pack's holster separates from the iPod's holster - the unit comes with a belt clip to allow the iPod holster to act as an independent holster as well. Adding another piece of plastic to the product to allow iPod to use the battery pack as a base, allowing the iPod to stand on it's own would be nice. The cord from the battery pack sticks out the bottom when it's plugged into the iPod and both the pack and iPod are in their respective holsters. It's hard to stand up and lean against something.
This is good durable box in which to store your music CD's. The shiny black finish is quite attractive and the box should serve its purpose for many years. It will hold up to thirty CD's in their original jewel cases. Although it is advertised to hold up to 165 CD's in vinyl sleeves, the jewel boxes offer much better protection-- especially when they are stored inside this box. You can also keep the original artwork and books that came with the original CD's. The price is a little expensive if you buy more than one (unless you purchase a used one as I did). But it may be worth buying more of them if you are giving your CD's better protection by storing them in their original jewel cases.
This product is a high priced piece of JUNK! I bought both my son and daughter one for Christmas in 2006. One had to be replaced before the warranty was up, now neither one works. They freeze up and cannot be reset. My son's literally fried. It was so hot you could not even hold it.People please don't buy this garbage! Save yourself a lot of headaches and money.
I had no problem getting ink back in the cartridge (process went very smoothly), but when I put the ink cartridge back in the printer (Dell A920 All-in-One printer)and tried to print a few test pages I got poor results at best. Hardly any ink was on the page and after four test pages, it wasn't printing anything.Don't assume you can easily return it either (this isn't wal-mart, where you can just walk in and say this product sucked)... You have to go through a long drawn out process and if you're lucky you may get back 50% of what you paid (and you're out both shipping charges). Now I remember why I don't shop online....
I was worried about these fitting my Sony speakers, but I had no problems hanging them. The product is made solidly and even though they may be a little more expensive than others, they look great.Two things to keep in mind. The center speaker may actually take 2 holders (my center speaker has 2 holes for mounting, not one) so for a 5.1 surround sound you may need 6. The second thing is that you probably want to buy black speaker wire for these black mounts. I didn't think about it at the time so the gold speaker wire is a little over the top.The product was wonderful and I would purchase 6 more again.
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 bought this hoping to be able to monitor my home via the internet, but if it's possible, I haven't figured out how yet and I'm an IT specialist by profession. A CD came with the package that's supposed to install an application to monitor the cameras from the internet. Along with some other files, it contained a file with a virus that was detected by McAfee, and things went down hill from there. I had to copy the CD, less the infected file to another CD to attempt to install the internet viewing software, but haven't been able to complete the installation because the software doesn't support the cameras or receiver. Here are some quotes from the installation manual. "install Soho Surveillance for local surveillance Soho Surveillance software not only support Four divided browse on computer, real time monitor, taking photos or videos, but also support cycling channel switch, cycling time setting and so on." and "The software need register after installation for normal use. Please do it by following step on the main interface. Fill in the registration number which is on the bag of the CD we offer." Note, I double checked what I entered above and it is exactly as it appears in the user manual, i.e. notecard, that came with the cameras. Punctuation, wording, spelling and all are exactly as printed in the manual. Also, the company name is TransTech from Prairieville, LA according to Amazon and all the information I received prior to receiving the product, but the manual says JMC Electron Co. Ltd. A quick google of them shows it's a Chinese company of less than 5 people.
Unfortunately I bought two. Very cheap materials and finish-Plastic is "soft" -- any kind of pressure, even a fingernail, will cut into it-Finish is full of imperfections (one of them has a bump on the side)-Outlet covers are extremely flimsyThey actually look and feel worse than $5.00 surge protectors from Walmart - but I just got them and have not had an event that would test their behavior. If they actually perform during a surge, I will re-rate to raise their grade.
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 is my first SLR camera and this is a great one to start with. It takes great pictures and has so many features that i am still learning. If you are a beginner this is the camera for you.
I bought the Easy Share 4530 and the Printer Dock 4000. The camera is great and takes beautiful pictures. The prints look very nice when printed directly from the camera to the dock. But the dock and it's software doesn't communicate with computers at all. Nothing will transfer to the computer from dock. I called tech support twice, when I got done doing all of the steps they put me through my computer wouldn't even restart. Too much trouble!! All in all, not really worth the money if you have a good printer with your computer.
Purchased camera brand new to serve as a backup camera for my wedding photography business. Used for two days without a problem. On the third day, the camera was dead. I tried a new battery-still dead. Trouble shooted issue with Canon-it was determined that the camera was defective and had to be returned.
nice package with battery and case and strap, which is cheaper than buying them separately. however, the case is a little bulky and slips off of the strap when you take the camera out of the case. minor bug, otherwise good package.
These are very nice cases. I bought one for my external hard drive and the other I use for my MP3 player and accessories. These are semi-hard shell cases that will protect your expensive add ons.
There are so many reviews over here which covers literally every thing. I just want to say that I did a lot of research and bought this TV. I have this TV for last 7 Months, yup I have it for a long time and I LOVE it. In my other bed room I have LCD TV and believe me after I sit in front of this Samsung it takes me some time to start liking the LCD. And that opinion is definitely true that with this size it doesn't matter with 720P or 1080P so don't even bother to spend extra money. My friend bought Pioneer Elite 1080P on which he spent 3 times the price of this TV and I can clearly tell there is hardly any difference.So if you are confused between Plasma and LCD then go for PLASMA and specially this Samsung is a steal and yeah I forgot the topping on the dessert AMAZON is AMAZING!!!! The price and service is awesome. Amazon has me as a customer of life time.
Great camera bag! Holds everything I need for my Digital Rebel xti, including 2 filters 2 additional lenses, flash and additional pockets for memmory cards, books etc.
We went through Consumer Reports ratings to select the television and are very pleased. The clarity is spectacular and we've really not found anything we don't like about this television.
I ordered two of these. For the first one, neither the firewire nor the USB worked on my iMac G5 (MacOS 10.3.9). A copy would start, and then hang after a while. I returned it and the second one worked using USB, but the firewire would hang like the first one.A friend has one that works fine with his iBook G4 under 10.3.9
Quite simply this product utterly outstrips my home, my job and my family as the greatest thing that has ever, EVER happened to me. If some diabolical demon demanded I choose between them I'm afraid I would be unemployed and on the street whilst my family roasted in the pits of hell and I could take it all for I should know that in my pocket I had 2gb of pure image storage.
I would order these again. Happy with the Blue Strain Relief RJ45 Boots. No problems at all.Thanks.Amazon - -"Please write at least 20 words describing your experience with this item. Repeated words don't count."Annoying, along with nagging for reviews. If it was an important purchase or if I feel strongly, I will review it.
Been using one of these for over two years, and haven't had any problems. Two +12v rails and active PFC are great. Plus it's Antec, so you know it's top tier.My system has seen plenty of upgrades over these years, but on average it had a power hungry Athlon X2, a Radeon 4850, 3 hard drives, 2 optical drives, 4 RAM sticks, 3 expansion cards, 7 fans, and MANY USB peripherals. I also game a lot, so CPU and GPU often run at full load. Never had any problem with the PSU. It handled anything I threw at it without issues.The only complaint I have is about the number of SATA connectors: you get only two. I have to attach some molex->SATA converters in order to power all my devices. But it's understandable, since this particular PSU is an older model.Still, this is a very reliable 500W PSU, and reliability is king when it comes to PSUs. Recommended.
This product works really well. I highly recommend it. It is very easy to install and the price is reasonable.
I've always been partial to HP products (except for their consumer PCs) and this drive just confirms my opinion of them. Easy to install, with very clear directions, and a good software package. Specific directions are provided for installing alongside an existing cd-rom drive, which I did. It was up and running in no time, and with none of the horror stories I hear from friends who have purchased cheaper brands. I've been using it for several months now with no problems. Copying cd's is a breeze, backing up data files is no problem. There may be some people out there who need more sophisticated software, but must should do just fine with what is provided.
just the ticket for my long lens. A must have item if you are shooting in bright sunlight.
good value for the money, however the clarity of picture is not as good as lcd
I've owned my transmitter for several years now. Were it not for the range problem (and yes I did try the "range fix" that another reviewer posted), I'd be very happy with my unit. I like the frequency selection, overall sound quality (when it does work), and the ability to control the input level. But the weakness of the transmitted signal really hurts this unit. Unless my transmitter is just a few feet away from the receiver, it is worthless. My brother owns the same model (only his is white while mine is black). His unit definitely has a stronger transmitted signal as he can transmit a good clean signal throughout much of his home. So perhaps my unit was from a bad batch.
I looked at all the notebook coolers on the market, no one can match Titan TTC-G3T. That is the only I buy. I believe this one is better than many others, still I just mention one point: on the bottom of notebook PC, the place which get hot is close to the end further from you. This product seems to be designed in the opposite way: it blocked some area where needs ventilation, while got lots of ventilation under the cool area.Titan TTC-G3T Notebook Cooler is made of a whole piece of very solid metal - still it is light weighted. The fans are just under the hot spots of notebook PC. For my PC, the fan is exactly under the ventilation vent of my notebook.Another great feature of Titan TTC-G3T is that it is much quieter that even the one said to be the very quite by many users.Titan TTC-G3T provide 4 USB sockets. Its size is also big enough for 15" notebook.My Dell notebook got bad cooling, when it was hot, it caused mass data loss, and shutted down. I cannot image how can I use my PC without Titan TTC-G3T Notebook Cooler. The others all get problems: either fans are in the wrong location and do not provide good enough cooling, or body is not solid and get bended, or generate lots of noise CONSTANTLY, or got too small size.I bought my Titan TTC-G3T log time ago, it is excellent. I have no reason to think the new Titan TTC-G3T on the market nowadays are of lower standard.
I have an HP Pavillion ZE5000 series laptop. My laptop hardly fits in this bag. The battery holder is also too small. Practically unusable. Very disappointed with the product.
I used this bag to protect a digital video camera while snorkeling. It worked pretty good. Only problems I had were the bag wrinkling in front of the lens and trying to keep the bag from fogging up from being in the sun.Overall, it served its purpose and was worth the cost.No water got in and the video was pretty decent.
Instructions easy to follow. The product is strong and well made and does what it is built to do.
I have two of these Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboards, one at home and one at the office. I find it very easy to use, simple to adjust, and no problem becoming accustomed to it. A flat keyboard feels so cramped and uncomfortable after using this. It really keeps your wrists straight and helps calm down any incipient tendinitis.
I upgraded from a wired MS Intellimouse Optical, which I loved until its LED intermittently turned off and MS Windows failed to recognize what sort of USB device it was. This behavior continued even after downloading the latest drivers and when connected to another computer. So it surely was moving onto its next life.Shopping for a replacement, I considered wired and wireless, Microsoft and Logitech. Wireless was a huge draw, especaially since it cost just about the same amount. Comparing wireless devices between Microsoft and Logitech, Microsoft had tilt wheel for the majority of the mice I liked. Logitech included tilt wheels only on their more expensive MX line (Cordless Click! models didn't look very nice IMO). I would have loved to get the Cobalt version but for some reason that one cost almost twice as much as this Crimson Fire. Purchased through an Amazon Seller, I received it on my doorstep for about $19 plus $4 shipping and handling. Unopened in retail package, it was a fantastic value!I've been using it for a month and here are a list detailing my impression of it:Pros1. Easy and instant setup (because I had a MS Intellimouse Optical previously, all I had to do was select the MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 in the Intellipoint software and I was up and running)2. Aesthetically pleasing (still love the Crimson Fire motiff)3. Ergonomically designed, very comfortable, and every button is in intuitive reach (I have big hands and use a gel pad with integrated palm rest)4. Functional (5 programable buttons plus tilt wheel--love the tilt wheel, great for spreadsheets and web surfing)5. Responsive and precise (no lag of any sort, excellent for Unreal Tournament or Photoshop)6. Fantastic build quality (tactilely pleasing, materials feel first-rate and craftsmanship is superb)6. Battery included and is advertised to last about 6 monthsCons1. LED does not turn off (as soon as the right battery is inserted, the LED light turns on and never turns off ever; MS has a Knowledge Base solution saying that it should turn off when the computer shuts down and the mouse is plugged into the USB--never happens; it continues to say that if it does not turn off, it shouldn't be a problem; seems like this will drain the battery--will it still reach 6 months of battery life?; currently, I remove the batteries each time I am done with my computer)http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;3259752. Large transmitter base (I have a Targus presentation device that has a transmitter the size of a flash memory--small and functional it plugs into the USB; why couldn't MS do the same?)3. No visual cue indicating the LED light is on like the MS Intellimouse Optical (same complaint as a previous review, it would be nice to see when it is on; turn it over however and you'd expect the LED to be off when the computer is off)4. With batteries in place, the mouse is heavy (not problematic if you don't lift your mouse but I do once in a while; wish it were as light as the Intellimouse Optical)5. Isn't ambidextrous like the Intellimouse Optical (I use my mouse in conjunction with a laptop and locate my mouse wherever I have room, that's left or right of my computer, so this definitely curtails my options)Despite some idiosyncratic design choices highlighted in the Cons list, I love my mouse. My only real complaint is the constant LED. Does anyone have any suggestions on turning the LED off? Or should the LED just remain on all the time? I would still purchase the mouse knowing what I know now. It's a great mouse and if the LED turned off when it should, I would rate this a 5.
Works great with my Orion Parsec 8300M. I only wish the cord was a bit longer. I had a feeling it would be short so I purchased their extension cord for it too.
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.
I am replacing a broken weather radio. It works perfectly warning of us when a tornado is in the area.
I wish everyone could own these speakers. They have surprisingly good sound, in both quality and volume, from such a small package. The flat panel output speakers are sleek looking and so small that they're easy to place anywhere on your desk. These speakers make enough sound to *really* be heard! Especially for the price, they can't be beat. I chose these over others that cost more because the sound quality was just that much better. I really don't know how long I've had them because it has been several years now, and they're still going strong.
The product arrived on time and it is very good to use. I liked it very much and it solved the problem that I have about my laptop.
I've owned a set of Sennheiser HD-540's for several years and have always loved them. I never considered wireless 'phones, because the quality just wasn't up to snuff. I live in an apartment though, and stay up late at times, and don't like to offend my neighbors. Add in that I have a cat that likes to attack my headphone cord, and I have a reason to use wireless.So, I read up on the various models available. It came down to the 130's and 140's, but I've always liked open-air cans, so I opted for the 130's.I'm quite impressed at how far wireless 'phones have come. No, they aren't perfect. You occasionally get interference if you move around a lot, or go around a corner, but that's not what I use them for. I plant on my couch at night and play PS3 games. For this purpose they're outstanding.I've been playing a lot of Fallout 3 lately, and even though I have a very good home theater system (I used to work in hi-fi), there are some things you pick up on head phones that you just never hear when listening to speakers. Yes, you lose the surround sound (I'm ignoring the pseudo-surround, SRS function of these, because I haven't heard a two speaker surround yet that sounds realistic), but you gain minute details, so it's a fair trade-off.How do they sound? Well, they've got plenty of output capability. Gunfire on a video game could destroy your ears if you aren't careful! They have good balance. They are a little lacking in bass, but I expected as much from a battery powered headphone. Bass requires current. Little batteries can't provide much current. The mid-bass sounds fine though, and I respect the fact that Sennheiser opted for accuracy there instead of pumping it up to hide what's lacking in the low bass. Don't get me wrong, they have bass. It just lacks that visceral impact you get from a great speaker or subwoofer. The midrange is pleasant and voices sound natural. The high end is good, but not as airy or detailed as my 540's. I honestly expected a lot less from the treble. I expected a severe roll-off, like FM radio compared to compact disc, but that wasn't the case. There actually is a high end.I have also listened to music on these. It sounds good, but it won't trick you into thinking you're listening to a $300 pair of corded 'phones. You're not. I paid $105 for these, which is about half what I paid for my 540's. They offer similar sound, but not the same sound. I prefer my 540's for music, so if I'm going to do some serious listening I opt for the corded 'phones.If you're an audiophile, these won't meet your needs. People that think MP3 audio sounds good will probably think these are excellent. So, if you're a little less critical, and you want some freedom, they will get the job done.
Even with the latest firmware, it doesn't perform well. I suspect there is memory leak in the firmware, which causes it to almost stop working after a couple days of uptime; even its configuration webpage won't open. Have to power cycle it then. WHen I try to transfer files between computers that are connected to it, the transfer speed is lower than if I just downloaded the file from internet. When one computer is streaming from youtube, traffic between computers will stutter.Its firewall configuration doesn't allow to open the ports I need. There is only predefined set of services that can be enabled; you can't configure your own.
This is my second dvd case my. First one was a gift i like it so much i bought a second one and I'm going to get two more.
This product was simple and easy to install. It took me about 10-15 minutes.I honestly don't understand why anyone would go any buy something like this from a regular store because of the price difference. They are seriously overpriced in stores, so online is much better. There aren't a lot of products that have that kind of price difference.Buy with confidence!
I needed this coupler to connect two DVI cables together for my 20&#34; apple cinema display monitor, and it worked as advertised. I would buy it again if needed.
One of the most overlooked and yet extremely important components of any computer is a high quality power supply. This PS is of the highest quality and is capable of the most demanding loads that anyone is going to need from a PS. You will not find a better PS than this anywhere for the price that Amazon.com has this one. I am running an overclock AMD CPU with and overclocked Geforce video card and overclocked memory. My cooliong needs require six additional case fans besides the CPU cooling fan and the motherboard chipset cooling fan. This PS is able to handle this load with out one single hiccup. It would be able to power more fans and drives if needed. You will be very satisfied with this unit.
the camera is real nice, fits on any monitor as it describes and the picture quality compared to my last camera is beautiful. the view screen shows clear no fuzziness at all and the direct connection to my msn messenger makes it more convenient. this model is real good i could imaging what the moore expensive ones from microsoft could do
This is a good Cd wrighter. its not the fastes you can get but it works fine. The DVD player is good. If you dont have a new computer like two tears old and you want a DVD player on the computer like i did then you should get this because it gives you a good deal for both. TRhe pricing is also good for this product knowing how much it gives you.
For how much these cost, they are great. They stay in my ear when I'm running. They're pretty comfortable too. I wouldn't say the sound quality is amazing but I didn't expect that for the price. I tend to lose or break my headphones pretty easy so these worked great for me. I've had them for 4-5 months now and they still work great.
I got it about a month ago. I love it as the style is so modern looking. Also have canon brand to induce the theft to steal your camera as well. When I got it first I transfer all my gear from my old bag to this bag. Then I was trying to grap the top holder. The zipper just snapped open and one of my zoom lens fell out of this bag on the ground. I was mad. Since I just had it only less than an hour. I decided to put it back in a box and returned to amazon and got my credit back in about two weeks. Eventually, I bought a samsonite worldproof instead. Hope this help you.
It is comfortable and easy to grip. The pictures are outstanding. It adjusted well to poor indoor lighting conditions. The movie format produces great pictures as well. I have friends with 2.1Mpixel cameras and the movies are not as good a quality. The only downfall is that the camera doesn't have any sound features, which is disappointing.
This HDMI cable works great for what I use it for and was 1/10th the price of locally available cables.
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)))
Great cases for storing slides on a permanent basis. Buy them now if your thinking of slide storage as any items related to film photography is disapearing fast.
I've had my Rio Cali for about a year now and absolutely love it! It is perfect for me because its small and holds enough songs to not get tired of the same ones. I run/workout 6 days a week and it goes with me each time. The only problem I've had after a year (and it has had a year's use!!) is the ear phone wires are loose so I need to purchase new ones. Other than that, this player has served me well and I'd buy another in a heart beat!
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.
Before I bought this I was using a Linksys BEFSR81 (very solid for a long time) that was starting to go out. I decided to get the RVS4000 to replace it even though I was very skeptical givin all the bad reviews it had. I didn't see very many other good options so I decided to give this a go. I needed a router that could handle a digital ip based phone system, voip traffic and numerous other types of traffic for our small business office. This thing has been ROCK SOLID since I put it in. I have not had to force reboot it for any reason. It connects to by Docsis 3.0 cable modem via the wan port at gigabit connection speeds. I have the RVS4000 in charge of the network as my cable modem gateway passes all the traffic on to the RVS4000. I have numerous Vonage lines, other VOIP lines for outgoing, a VPN and another server all on a static ip. Speeds are great across the network computers, servers run perfect, voip sounds great. I have been very pleased with it and haven't had to reboot it once. My only complaint is the Quick VPN could come with a little more guidance and I couldn't get the quick vpn working until I disabled my dmz which I was using. I did shut off IPS and the router has a firewall as well as my other computers on the network I didn't see the need for it. So I haven't really tested the performance with that feature on. Router came pre-loaded with latest firmware and the static ip was easy to setup. It keeps our entire network running smooth. The true test will be in the months to come but so far this has been one rock solid router. I am very happy with our purchase and would recommend this to any other small business looking to keep there network running smooth.
I'm a tech. who recently tried to help install & configure the wifi printer server card which later turned out to be faulty. Installing this printer card properly can become a nightmare! It took over two hrs. with helpful (but SLOW ONLINE LIVE HELP) HP support to finally figure out the card was bad. There are also possible firmware upgrade issues on this wifi device to be aware of. Setting up the different profiles for this rig is not for the novice.
What this camera offers is exceptional image quality, exceptional high performance zoom, exceptional control, in a modest sized camera.The 10mp sensor/lens combination produce tack sharp photos, with top-notch color. The image stabalizer is a tremendous enhancement for non-flash photography, but is also a tremendous enhancement WITH flash! This allows the use of slower shutter speeds to help the background come out in the photo, while also allowing some available light to strike our subject, giving us a more realistic, less "cardboard cutout" look.The camera looks sharp, and has a solid feel in the hands and while operating the controls. The battery system has reasonably good performance, and is the same battery found in the Digital Rebel XT & XTi series.The new memory card system is superior to the older CF. SD & SDHC are much, much less prone to accidental damage to improper insertion, damage that may very easily exceed $100 in repair bills (and weeks of lost shots).Compared to previous G series, this one is much smaller, although not pocket size, a bit big for many purses. While lacking a rotaty LCD, the new, wide angle LCD allows the camera to be much thinner, while still giving reasonable performance at odd angles. The loss of RAW is a real loss, even if only a small percentage of people would use this feature. However, the upgrade to the new Digic III processor should be somewhat of an offset.Overall, the finest sub-DSLR on the market today.
for 20 bucks, its a great radio, if i paid 80 for it i would say it sucks. There is always a better CB out there. also the PA output isn't very good you will need to run it through an amp if you want it to sound any good. another thing i dont like about it is the microphone cable, it really stiff so you have a really pull on it to get it up to your face but im sure it will loosen up after a while of usin it.
I plugged it in and it worked as expected. There is not really a lot to a switch.The lights are VERY bright. I have this in my basement with my router so the lights are not an issue. However, if you put this on your desk where you were working, I could see this possibly being an issue.
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).
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.
Fits perfectly....works well. Well built. Adds some weight to the camera, of course, but is well balanced.
These headphones are great value. A great replacement for the stock iPod headphones. Great sound, comfortable to wear. However, the rubber ear cups are easily lost and they are ridiculously expensive to replace, and only the medium size is available as a replacement. Basically I lost one medium which is the only size that fits (note they must fit just right for optimum sound).So now I find out that Sony charges $13 CND for ONE replacement, and it has to be ordered from a the local distribution center, and the shipping with cost $15 CND. So in the end it's gonna cost me $30 CND JUST TO REPLACE ONE RUBBER EAR CUP! The headphones only cost $45 CND to begin with.This in just not acceptable and for this reason I cannot recomend these headphones. Too bad because otherwise I really liked them.
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.
The good points: quiet, easy to set up, no hardware problems yetThe bad points: seems a little slow on writes, password security not compatible with Vista 64 so you have to run it with no passwords on shares
I agree with the other reviews...you MUST use Canon ink with the i9900 printer. Twice I tried to use other ink and had to replace my print head both times...not worth it!
This is an excellent lens with both Image stabilization and macro ability. The only thing I could hope for to improve it would be fixed aperture, but that would weight, size and cost.
so I've been slowly making my own personal PC for the past year using intel d915pgn motherboard as the foundation after hooking up everything the damn thing doesn't work. Online troubleshooting and tech support confirmed everything is connected properly (keep in mind the motherboard was grounded)I decided to remove everything and reconnect it then one of the sodders falls off now im pissed. fighting the temptation to snap this piece of crap in half, i need to buy a soddering kit just to try to salvage it, or buy a new motherboard probably the same stupid model just so everything can fit properly..... :-/
I got a couple of these to keep my iPod charged/sync'ed, and it works perfectly fine. Having retractable ends makes it a super deal--it is something I can keep in a pocket or backpack and then charge/update as needed.
It was short and expensive for me but works ok... I'm very disappointed with Segate and Addonics
I have had a WPi for 4 years now with the silicon skin (saves lots of scratches) and I find myself reaching for it instead of my DSLR again and again. Plus I am much more likely to have this with me in the boat, bicycling, hiking etc.There are limits to how deep you can go, but so far I have not flooded it. Underwater video is cool, complete with sound. Picture quality is good.I cannot see the view screen in bright sunlight and while I can guesstimate the image, if I want to change modes, I am out of luck unless I shade the screen. But the compactness and functionality makes up for these limitations.Now... how can I justify the WP60?
I purchased the motherboard to replace a fried one in a 2 year old E-machine computer. The board worked right out of the box without the software and the computer is back in working order. The best price I found for this motherboard on the internet was through Amazon. I am very pleased with their service.
I use this adapter all the time. It's help me extract customer's documents, photos, music, from hard-drives plenty of times. After their computers fail to boot. I use it on Laptop HDD and Desktop HDD.Pros: Extract Data, IDE & SATA. Great Transfer Speeds. Lightweight, Easy To Carry Around.Cons: No carrying case.
I am satisfied with this product and the Vendor. I would recommend this Vendor to everyone.
This case is effectively just a soft leather sheath. It has no strap or clip--just a belt loop--nor does it have storage for extra batteries or memory cards.OK, so it's a classy little case, the price is right, and it fits the camera perfectly, but it fails at its basic purpose, which is to protect the camera. There is absolutely no padding or rigidity whatsoever, so when you put this compact little bundle into your purse or pocket, that vulnerable LCD screen remains just as vulnerable.When (not if) you bonk something against that ill-protected screen, it will crack, and the $100+ repair will not be covered by your Canon warranty.Ask me how I know this? My daughter, who purchased her Elph with Christmas money and a year's babysitting savings, has had hers for all of two weeks, and it's already on its way to the shop. I might add that this is NOT an irresponsible child, just one who carries pens and a calculator in her purse with the camera.Avoid a similar scenario and spend a few bucks on a REAL case, please. Canon should be able to do better.
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.
CONTROLSThe camera's controls (buttons: flash, picture settings), menu are very easy to use. The buttons are placed for easy use.PICTURE QUALITYThe pictures are sharp, clear with good natural color. The 12X zoom works in all lighting conditions. In bright sun light auto 12x works well. In low light you can use the manual or program controls with the 12x zoom. One really good feature is that once you take a picture you can use the kodak perfect touch to sharpen and lighten up the picture if you need to. You can also crop the picture.I've taken lots of macro pictures of flowers. I've even got good shots of bees in flight on the flowers.VIDEOYou can use the 12x zoom while you run the video. In low light like at a circus or party the video is great. You don't miss a detail.PRINTERYou can user the kodak series 3 printer to print pictures from your video.TVThe camera or printer dock can be hooked up to your TV. You can review your pictures to decide what you want to keep. You can show the whole family what you're taken pictures of.RECOMMENDyes, for an experienced photographer you have the ability to set the iso 800, control shutter speed, etc.Yes, for the beginner, let the camera do the work and you'll get BEAUTIFUL, SHARP picutures.You can't go wrong with this camera. By the way, it is so lite you hardly know you're carrying it.
I just needed a small GB for my embroidery machine and didn't want to spend a lot.I went with SanDisk because I've used them before. Works great!
It's a little disheartening to hear all this Monster bashing. While the point has been made that digital signals don't suffer from interference, people seem to be forgetting that the overall performance of a product, any product, must be linked to its durability. Ford Motors is close to going out of business because Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, and a few other foreign car makers have taken over the market. Just like any consumer that purchases the cheapest audio/video cables they can find, american auto-makers argue that the quality of their cars is formidable or superior in terms of performance (acceleration, gas mileage, extra features). The fact remains, however, that durability plays a very large part in the success of these foreign cars. You can still spot 14, 15, or even 20 year old toyotas on the road in large numbers. The same can't be said for Fords or Chevys. The endurance of the foreign brands has earned them the right to dominate the market; they make products that last.With that said, I own the Monster HDMI 400 2 meter cable and I have absolutely no complaints. As has been already stated, the digital signal significantly reduces the risk of distortion through any brand of HDMI cable, so Monster's enhanced features don't serve to dramatically improve the picture or sound quality you're experiencing. However, the fact that these cables are built to last a lifetime and come with a Lifetime Replacement Warranty go a long way to assure me I'm investing in the best. The extra features, while dispensable, let me know that I'm getting a top notch product. And in my experience with Monster's pro audio products, their craftsmanship is unrivaled. When you have to run wires in tight spaces, frequently plug and unplug your connectors, or leave the cables bent to maintain a connection, Monster cables never fail. So yes, while wal-mart and radio shack can offer you a cable that does the job, it's not uncommon to have the cable start to short after a period of time. But when I buy Monster, I'm not just buying a cable, I'm making an investment in my media system that can last as long as the HDMI format will. And if it doens't, Monster replaces the cable for free.
It's a circular polarizer, a pretty good one too. This particular one takes about 1 to 2 stops out of your exposure. I use it for the ND effect sometimes. No problems with it on my Nikon 80-200 or 24-70.
I use a Dell Inspiron 9100, and this ram works great. Runs Vista like a pro. Very glad I bought it.
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.
You want it - you got it. Excellent picture quality; Sony steady-shot that really works; still-image capture to tape (or extra adapter card+memory stick a must!); bright LCD display; variable audio feedback; IEEE firewire, controls that are easy to reach and are learned-responses for those familiar with previous Sony cams.Specifically, we use this unit for green-screen compositing of people, environments, and virtual products. The firewire coupled with Adobe Premier is a god-send. Simply said, that is essentially all you need (plus consistent overall lighting in a green-screen environment). G3 or PC - firewire will suck it down as fast as anything I've seen.Positively get the custom aluminum case if you do a lot of travel and want to keep your camera happy. This will keep all your components safe and somewhat easily accessible. Get a 2+ hour battery; the NP-750 battery has plenty of gas - surprisingly the LCD does not drain the juice too quickly. A PC transfer card for the memory stick would be nice - but you can get away with plugging the IEEE and transferring from memory card or to tape.The construction and attention to product detail is marvelous. Little rubber covers, positive audio clicks, all the nifty nick-nacks want you to have Sony make your next car. Sure there are a few quirks - but there's few products that have such high quality and high value as the TRV900!
I was hesitating on buying the iPod Nano because I'm the guy who usually bought something and the next week something newer and better came out. I think this time I finally got it right. The e270 is sexy. I've seen the Creative Zens get cosmetic scratches within minutes of pulling it out of the box, this tiny e270 looks great, appears durable, and I'm confident it will survive my abuse. Dragging and dropping music is a cinch, the iPod and Zen software my friends use took some getting used to...and the out of the box conversion software to put videos and graphics on this baby is just too easy. The variety of accepted formats wasn't impressive, but it took my mp3s and wmas with no problem. It converted my jpgs with no issue. There were 5 out of 40 music mpegs had an error during conversion. And a movie in .avi format was broken down into 12 .mov files. I took this with a grain of salt and assume future firmware improvements might fix this. The menu works better for me and I prefer the e270's dial over other mp3 players. Improvements I would like to see would be the ability to put the videos in subfolders without disappearing from the menu, a different style headphones, a freebie screen protector and some way to wear it other than the supplied carry pouch or lanyard. I'm still trying to pick up an FM station, can't determine if the weakness lies with the built in antenna or the AFN stations in Iraq. The flash memory was the basis for this buy, the drive players were too bulky and sensitive to my treatment. The added feature of a micro SD slot is probably excessive, but not unwelcome. I am VERY happy with this purchase. Now how about making some accessories for this thing!?
I thought that paying for a less expensive lexmark would not allow me to print photos anymore. WRONG ! The Z12 turned out to be just a bit better than my epson, the epson kept quitting and I decided to try Lexmark. Good choice, all my photos are sharp and never jams like my pld printer liked top do in the middle of a print job.So there, not too expensive and fast 7 ppm inlaser sharp black and white!I recommend this one for all of us in a budget that look for quality!
This is a great GPS and I would buy it again. In fact, I did. We use our GPS for geocaching so it gets turned on and off several times a day. With all that use, the power button broke on it and we got another. The power button isn't cheap or shoddy, we just used it A LOT. I will say though that it is a very firm button so I think part of the reason it broke was how much force is required to power it on/off and doing that so many times broke it.It is by far the most accurate GPS we have seen and we meet a lot of people with GPSs. This also includes the more expensive Garmin Oregons. The Oregons are cooler looking and have about the same features but the accuracy just isn't there. This level of accuracy isn't required by everyone but it is when geocaching so I really appreciate it.Here are a few notes:- This model has the electronic gyroscope as a compass which needs to be calibrated. I find it's WORTHLESS unless you hold the GPS very flat or else it will give you a random heading. You can set the GPS to calculate heading based on your movement (taking a step forward) anyway so I just do that. Since it is a simple fix, I don't really count that against it.- High quality construction. You wouldn't believe how many times we've dropped this on rocks, concrete, etc. It still works great.- The maps that come with it a pretty bad of course. Only highways and major rivers which is on par with every other GPS so that you have to pay for additional maps. One suggestion, though, Garmin maps come on MicroSD card or DVD. I suggest the MicroSD card because the maps HAVE to be registered to a GPS. Now that we bought another GPS of the exact same model, we can't use the same map disk!- It has built in features for geocaching which is great.- One cool thing that the Oregon can do that the GPSMap 60 can't is store multiple maps. The Oregon can store street maps and topographic and you can switch to either type or overlay both which is cool but I don't need it. If you did have both sets of maps on MicroSD then you could just swap them out.- Depending on which maps you get, it does support turn by turn navigation but not with the maps that come with it.- I'm not really covering most of the features because they work as advertised so no need to mention each by name.To summarize, this GPS is all about hard core construction and accuracy with a rich feature set. This is perfect for the outdoor type. If you plan to use it heavily for turn by turn navigation, you might want to think about alternatives. For the outdoor person though, this might be the best there is.
I received this PDA as a Christmas gift and was thrilled to move from paper to a tech organizational system. My thrill level went down when I tried to use this PDA by my nightstand light at night. Night is my optimal planning time, and the Zire 21 has no backlight.The first time I charged the PDA it worked beautifully. The second time I charged it it took five hours. The third time I tried to charge it, it took 9+ hours to charge it 90%. I have not been rough with it-- it is in peak condition with no scratches. I have used a hard case (by Palm) and a screen protector. I haven't used it much lately because I don't look forward to charging it for ten hours.The screen didn't work for about a three day period last month. It simply wouldn't respond to any stylus or touch.All in all...stay away from this model!! I really regret buying additional software for it. I even regret paying $15 for the case... it didn't matter how carefully I took care of it because all of its problems are internal.
I have installed Home camera's for a while now and for some reason all the companies started to use cheap copper and decrease the diameter of the video cable. The copper feels cheap and soft easy to bend. The video cable as a whole is not as wide as other Q-see as I bought before. Its not really a big deal but you better have some good quality connectors or they will be loose as a goose. What can I say I was a fan of the thicker bigger insulation of the copper. Don't bother with cheap packed cables and get what the pro's use and save yourself some money.
Great radio, but short waves are poorly available in the US. Instruction for finding short waves stations in the accompanied manual lists retired website
It's good to see that I'm not the only person thoroughly dissatisfied with my Brother MFC-3220C. I have the same complaints as everyone else:1. It eats up ink like crazy, even if you hardly ever use it, even if you never use the color ink. More expensive in the long run.2. The machine stops working entirely if you run out of any color ink. So, I can't even make a quick copy of a black and white document if my magenta ink runs out--- even if I have not used the color ink at all.3. Just after tha warranty runs out, you'll get an error message--- the infamous "Error 41"--- which means that your printer will no longer work unles you unplug it for a few minutes and wish really hard. Then maybe you'll get another print that day. Brother customer service says you can send it in for servicing, which will cost more than buying a one. I have seen some tricks online to combat Error 41 involving replacing all inks at once, but I haven't tried it yet.In short, this is a cheap machine that is simply not worth the money you pay for it, and Brother does nothing to support you with this lemon. Save your money and get something decent.
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.
So I just got my CD-SR1 remote in the mail. I set it (and my hopes) up, and was so horribly let down I couldn't help but bash it on the forum.I THOUGHT it was RF, but it's IR. A steering wheel remote that requires line-of-sight? What??! And the IR LED's are on the bottom, transmitting straight down. When mounted properly on the steering wheel, it misses about 8 of 10 commands during the day (because of ambient light I guess), and maybe 1 or 2 of 10 at night.I THOUGHT there would be some way to switch between the nav screen and the A/V screen using the remote. There simply is not. At best, you can use the voice command button, wait for the beep, say "display A V Screen" and wait for it to process. RIDICULOUSLY more clumsy than just hitting the AV button on the face.I THOUGHT you'd be able to use the remote to navigate the bluetooth Phone menu or make a call. Nope. You can GET to the phone menu by pressing "Phone Menu" but all it does is take you to the same bluetooth menu you get if you hold the Z1/Z2's main MENU button. "Okay, well, at least you didn't have to take your hands off the wheel" you say. Wrong, because once you're in the menu, you can't actually NAVIGATE it with the remote. lolIt's pretty much only useful for changing volume and tracks, and answering phone calls ... assuming it gets the IR signal. I gotta say I'm truly disappointed. The Z2 is an amazing head unit, with add ons that allow it to do pretty much ANYTHING you might expect. But this... damn, what a poorly thought out POS. Crying or Very sad
I was looking for a reasonably sturdy tripod to put a spotting scope on. This definitely meets that definition. It's pretty well overkill, but I'd rather too sturdy over wobbly. And it's not too terribly heavy to carry for a mile or so...One issue I've had though, is that the wind blew the tripod and scope over when I was out on a breakwall along Lake Erie (it was really windy, I fault myself for not securing it better). But, when it hit the rocks, the long screw/pin that keeps the top of the tripod from being able to rotate got bent. It's a pretty good-sized threaded rod. I didn't expect it to bend that easily. I'm going to need to find either a replacement part or come up with something at a hardware store, because it's pretty hard to tighten this way. Fortunately, that was the worst of it, from that fall - it got stuck in snow instead of going into the lake!
After installing the player, I was unable to record a cd. Several attempts with several blanks all with the same results - no recording. The manual is also poorly written. This was bought as a gift and my father was unable to install it based on the instructions. After several hours of working with it, I was unable to perform a simple cd copy. This one will be sent back this week.
I finally got round to buying some top quality headphones for use with my Walkman MP3 player. The Koss were well reviewed and I agree entirely - the sound is superb, the design makes for comfort and overall I am very impressed.
It's been almost four years since I first bought my Apple Ipod. I purchased mine during a rough period in my life. It's been one of my most favorite purchases ever, and a guilty pleasure. Although I'm not a huge fan of the Apple, but I love, love, love my Ipod. it's a strange love affair. But, as much as I love being able to have albums of music at the touch of a finger, it's also been a frustrating experience as well.1. The Good -you can upload all of your music onto your Ipod -- some of which can power a radio station.The Bad: You have to use I-Tunes or another music manager to accomplish this. The Ipod has a database that uses encryption to save music. When I first started using my Ipod, I just wanted to use the hard drive as a device to upload music, where I could search for what I wanted in folders, and play my music. I couldn't. Secondly, I also corrupted the Ipod database (using third party programs) so many times, I can't even count. It's heartbreaking wasting hours, then losing ALL your music, or having to do a fresh Operating System install with ITunes. It's so frustrating, in fact, I almost bought another machine.2. The Good - Battery life is long lasting with the Ipod. Mine lasted nearly three years.The Bad - They're expensive and hard to change when they go bad. When mine went bad, it didn't keep a charge for an hour. It was hard to find an expert to change it. If you don't know your Ipod's "generation" finding a battery is near impossible. Apple was going to charge an arm and leg since it was out of warranty. I had to locate an expert online in San Antonio, Texas (the best) to change it out, for a hefty price.But, I've dropped my I-pod. Left it on for hours. Scratched it up. Dented it. Did rough and tumble wear with it that would kill most mp3 devices...and it's held up. Also, I love that when I put my Ipod on Shuffle, it's just wonderful. Sometimes, however, if corrupted, the Ipod will play the same shuffle day (in a similar order) day in and day out. The fun part though is that if you're in a "mood" -- happy or sad -- it's almost scary that the Ipod seems to play tunes "in sync" with your mood. I know, crazy anthropomorphism..but it's still lovely to have.The video feature doesn't work that well for me, and the games seem to drain the battery life quickly.All in all, though I still love this device!
The item sent is about half the size it needs to be to hold the item it was bought to hold.
I bought this camera when my old one of the exact same brand and model broke. I loved it too much to try anything else!!!
I bought these batteries for my LED flashlight as a backup thinking they'd only last for a short time. Now these are my main source of power. These little guys packed a load of juice for a great price.
We've had it for one day. ONE DAY. And it goes back tomorrow.The DVR from our local cable company was fair at best. It broke 6mos into having it....so we got TiVO. TiVo seems worse.Set up was easy enough - but oy - the delays in your normal channel changing is incredibly slow (slower than the cable DVR -which, I thought, was significant). The up/down function is slightly better than pressing in the channel number (seriously -you wait 15 seconds for it to change). Sometimes you cannot even get OFF a channel as you attempt to flip - like I want to be stuck in QVC for an eternity!Watching one program while taping another requires splitting cables. No delay in channel surfing requires a SECOND cable box.I have no patience for this crap. The technology should be there...especially at the price for which they gouge you.A standard VCR (or the cable DVR)is better than this product. Other reviews have told of TiVos horrible customer service - and time (tomorrow!) will tell how on-the-mark they are.
I bought this stereo because I loved the gorgeous color it creates. I was told by the store that the color button will turn off the color when needed. Wrong. Color button didn't do anything. Called the store, and they assumed their floor model didn't work either. Called the 800 number, and the tech told me that if the color button didn't turn off the light, the machine was defective, period. Subsequently, the music store Fed Ex'd another stereo, of which, it's color didn't work either.Anyway, still thinking that it would be too weird for Emerson to screw up something so simple, I asked my handyman to mess with it. Turned out that the POWER button is what turns on and off the color, and won't do so, UNLESS you program the time first. The color button is ONLY a button that will set the specific color you want, otherwise, colors will continue to change. YAHOO! Good for Emerson, though, they should have made their instructions more detailed, if only for all the music stores all over the nation, who are Fed Ex'ing people like me new stereos all the time! Perfect 5, to Emerson, and to my handyman!!! (And don't trust the 800 number techs every time, as sometimes, they are as confused as we are!)
To date I have gone though close to ten remotes priced under $50 (IF I would of saved my money I could of gotten a 'Pronto' List Price $399) And this is the first remote that allows me to control eight of the 'IR' devices in my home! This is 2-VCR's, 2-DSS's, 2-TV's, 1-Kenwood Receiver and 1-DVD player. 95% of the commands for these devices are pre-programed in the code listing and the few remote codes that were not in the pre-programed listing I was able to train the remote with its learning fuctions. Having three macro keys that will hold 15 keypresses allows me to control many devices with a single key press. The added features of the lighted keypad and LCD dispaly are a nice added features.
my first ipod, download 3gp_converter(free, unlike most ipod video converters) to convert anything you want to mp4 video for the ipod. Also, mine has never crashed..but theres a newer version of its firmware out as well. You might also want to try podutil if you're going to be moving songs/content from one computer to another.
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?
Very elegant and sturdy stands that nicely hide the cables. Very pleased with these, would recommend.
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.
Works great. Don't have to worry about the suction cup constantly popping off the window. You can move it from car to car.
This radio is very small, but still packs a very big punch! It is currently mounted (comfortably and easily) in my F250. I am using it in partnership with the 'Lil Wil Wilson' antenna and the two make a great pair. both of them together get me out on the waves at least 10 miles! :)
Sound is great, noise cancelling works great, everyone comments about how clear I sound when speaking, even very softly as I'm prone to do. It's very durable, but not quite as comfortable on my ears as everyone seems to think. I can still wear it for hours, which is a huge improvement over my last junk headset from Audio Technica.
Use this in my phone. Gives me plenty of room to store stuff and get it to and from my computer with out having to sync the entire device.
Works like it should in the sony camera it was meant for. I docked one star because it has two pieces. Why sony did this I don't know. It's one other thing that gets lost or you forget to bring.
I researched this product before purchasing it. There were a lot of helpful reviews that instructed me what to do to get the best sound quality from my car. I followed the instructions and it's almost perfect. My ipod plays through my car speakers and sounds just like I have the CD in, no static or anything. It turns up loud, just not quite as loud as a normal CD or radio would. But it's loud enough (too loud for my wife and daughter).
I Just received this printer a week ago. The first impression of the machine was - IT LOOKS COOL!! The setup was very easy.. just follow the instructions on the screen. It comes with a setup CD. You can change some of the default options in the setup, for example make the LCD contrast darker. One of the Amazon reviewers complained that LCD cannot be read unless you are at a particular angle. I also thought so in the beginning, but when I looked at the option, I could easily change the LCD contrast to Dark. Now the LCD is clearly visible. I printed out several papers in the last week. Ink is good. Also the print speed is good compared to my previous Dell inkjet. I am satisfied this 6-in-1 almost perfect gadget.
I'd bought my original drive almost a year ago. The first one died in early June and I contacted Seagate, sent it back at my own expense and then I received a refurbished drive that won't write more than 3GB worth of data before it freezes up and causes my system to crash. I call Seagate and the less than helpful tech in India offers me the same deal as before. Why would I want another P.O.S. refurbished drive at $20+ in s&h? Poor product and equally shabby customer service, I'll be buying my products from one of this company's competitors from now on.
To much hipe, and silly details by other reviewers. Most show their inexperience as they whine. Look, I bought this in 2007, and it's awesome. I've looked at the newer ones, and just don't see any improvements. For the price, most newer sets have less options, and are too complicated. This TV is easily connected. Very basic connections. Hooks up to multiple devices, including USB, (despite what others have said.) Best of all, it comes with a 4 component universal remote, with extended codes available from Samsung. I still rate this TV, absolutely excellent. Many thanks to Samsung.
Although the product looks OK and I guess it should work OK, I haven't been able to make it work yet as Belkin has no driver for Pocket PC 2003 yet ! When I contacted the technical support, they said that they had no date for release of a compatible driver !!Better purchase another bluetooth adapter if you are running Pocket PC 2003.
I really enjoy this product. I don't have that many MP3 or WMA files so there is a lot of room (I've used 5% of the resources). One reason I bought this over the Nomad III is because it had an FM tuner built right in, however, I hardly ever use this feature since all of my music is right on the player. One big thing I wish I would have known is that THE BATTERY IS NOT REMOVABLE, it is part of the player. It is a Li-Ion battery so nothing should happen to it but if I need more juice after the built-in battery runs out I have to plug it in. Rio DJ is awesome it is much easier for an auto-playlist to be built than to build one myself (which isn't hard to do right on the player and comes in very useful). I would suggest that no matter what player you choose that the player offers WMA compatablity. WMA files at 128 kb/s are so much better than their MP3 counterparts. Do look at this the Apple iPod and the Nomad III before considering a player.
First of all, this design has been around since 1984 and the sound quality hasn't changed much. This means if it lasted this long without people not buying them it wouldn't still be here correct? It's an amazing set of headphones and well priced actually. (They might be a little light/small) but they pack great sound, especially for 80's obscure thrash metal and black metal.I myself am a True Metal listener, nothing that goes "boom boom chugging death metal crap riff" plays in these headphones because 1. the headphones are already packed with a S*%# load of bass, 2. death metal especially modern instant gratification metal from these days suck, because there's too much bass.The treble might be a little off if you like your metal raw and dirty, but you can easily change that by loosening the size of the headphones and/or easily select a treble EQ from your mp3 player. Other than the treble, everything else: Mids/Lows/Background noises you normally wouldn't hear are enhanced drastically compared to any other set of phones for this price even higher.All in all, if you listen to rock/hard rock/metal then get these; they are great!I wouldn't be too surprised if they worked well with Rap/Hip Hop since they are packed with a lot of bass.don't really know about other genres of music, sorry if this didn't help you, but i'm a die-hard metal fan and i know there are metalheads out there reading reviews for this product and NO ONE that listens to metal can say a thing about it. EXCEPT ME, so buy these things and stop searching!Pros: great crisp sound (especially if you listen to a whole album and let it run til the end and it warms up the speakers/breaks them in and it sounds totally better) "also if you are overwhelmed by the bass at first, don't hate them right away seriously take my word for it and listen to the whole album and the sound will enhance and clear up.,,,great style(i'm an oldskool type of guy) f&*% the mainstream over your ears stupid crap, get these! sacrifice "looks" for "SOUND"cons: NONE, maybe if you are a little whiner about it, they are "too small" but if they were bigger it would be MORE to break.
I record a lot of stuff & have been using these TDK-R blank discs for about 15 years & have had no problems what-so-ever with them. After I used some Maxell blank discs (16X) & they corrupted/broke 2 Panasonic DVD recorders (DMR-EZ28, valued at $250 each), I've been a avid TDK user & buy them by the 1,000's. They are top notch & when they go on sale.....I stock up!
This review is not for the monitor - I'm sure it's nice. However, the &quot;24 shipping&quot; is total BS. I ordered on the 7th and PAID FOR one-day shipping. It's now the 10th and I haven't gotten the monitor. According to Amazon's website, I should expect it on the 12th. That seems to be 5-day shipping, so why did I get charged for one?
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 bought one of these to help me control the chaos of Firewire and USB wires on my desktop. I have had it about 4 months. It died. I am unable to return it to iogear since I no longer have the original packaging or receipt.My home office started to smell like burning electronics. The unit had overheated. Luckily it did not take anything that was plugged in to it with it. I think I will not be buying an off-brand again to save a few pennies.While it worked, it worked great (thus 2 stars vs 1).
I can say that I love my new card. I only wish they would still make them to be adaptable to all computers for viewing.
I purchased a second lens dock after the first one came loose on my camera's second voyage underwater. The first dock was lost due to me not tightening the bolt securely with a screwdriver. After I learned that $20 lesson the lens dock has been a necessity for holstering the wide angle lens safely during dives. The lens locks securely in place easily above and below the surface. I keep the dock on the camera permanently now, whether I bring the w/a lens on the dive or not. Well worth the money if you are adding a lens onto your dc1200 and flash.
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!
Currently my MS wireless mouse is sitting less than 1 foot away from the wireless receiver with a direct line of sight, and I'm getting "Low" wireless signal quality (2 bars in the IntelliPoint utility). I've tried changing the wireless channel to no avail. I live in an apartment in the city so there are other 802.11b/g signals emanating from other residents as well as my own, so this may be contributing to the low signal quality. If I move further than several yards away the signal intermittently drops out, which makes it unusable for a home media computer setup.As far as the feel of the keyboard and mouse, I have no qualms.Update 2008-05-28: Now certain keyboard keys stopped working. That's too bad, I stopped using the wireless mouse a while ago but I had thought the keyboard was adequate. I reduced my review to 1 star from 2.
This is the best radio out there, besides being small and compact it has a light. Other wind-ups break, then you need to buy another. We've had this one for years with no problem. It is used almost daily.
I have used this media without any problems even though it is not officially supported by Sony. I did upgrade the firmware of the drive to 1.0f though. The media when burn with Sonic MyDVD plays on Daewoo, Apex, and Go-Video DVD players as well as my Liteon DVD-ROM drive. I don't know what a previous reviewer's problems were, but I have burned five with no problems whatsoever and will buy more in the future. The Sony disk included with the drive works but generally costs double the price of memorex.
I use this monitor at home. Brightness, contrast, picture quality, etc. are very good. I use the monitor with linux. The MagicTune software does not run on linux; the OSD-based controls work fine, but the switches are in the bottom of the monitor and their labels are hard to see in the dark. Another (minor) issue is that the height is not adjustable, and the monitor does not rotate left-to-right.
This Adapter worked perfectly for me. I used it on a Power Mac G5 Desktop, Dual 2 GHz G5, model #M9032LL/A with ATI Radeon 9600 ProGraphics. I had a Viewsonic VGA monitor already connected to the DVI port through a DVI to VGA adapter. I wanted to add a second display, a Viewsonic LCD display (VA2226w) I used the converter on the computers ADC port to connect a DVI -D dual link digital cable to the monitors DVI input and it worked, no problems.
produto de alta qualidade, e chegou emperfeito estado, obrigado, a unica coisa que no no fiquei satisfeito foi da quantidade de impostos.jorge luiz xavier
First off, this review is based on my experience and not scientific tests. I purchased 8 of these for use with my Nikon SB-900 and SB-600 flashes. When they are fresh out of the charger (La Crosse BC9009) they will recycle the flash extremely fast and last for about 150 shots. However, if I charge them and leave them in my camera bag for a 3 days I'll get about 50 shots. If I charge them and leave them in my bag for a week, they are stone dead. Overall, the batteries that were included with my La Crosse charger (Lacrosse 2600's) out perform the Sanyo 2700 by about 2 fold (again, not scientific). I've been testing a set of 4 Eneloops for about a month and I really like them. The Eneloops give me more overall shots and hold a charge for considerably longer - there is a small hit on the recycle time, but for me the upsides of the Eneloops outweigh this.
I have been just loving this product I connect it to my bose wave radio and I have all the music I want with great sound.
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.
I got this camera used from a seller on Amazon. It has been wonderful! The only minor drawback was that the lens cover won't shut anymore...seems to be a common complaint with this camera. Hardly an issue though. Also it has speaker holes but this particular model doesn't record sound. Another minor drawback. All in all though, it takes great pictures and is very easy to learn to use. I would recommend it!
I am very satisfied and happy with this item. It was very easy to set up and get to working.
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!
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 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.
If you own a D70 you simply can't be without this item. Because Nikon chose not to include a mechanical cable release option (or an electronic one either), it is difficult to shoot at slow shutter speeds, even on a tripod, without getting camera shake affecting your images. You can use the timer, but that doesn't always work for your shooting situation. With this remote, you get the same basic operation as a cable release as well as a bonus that you can put yourself in front of the lens and use the remote to trip the shutter release. It also works in combination with the self timer. One small concern is that because it's an IR remote, you must point it at the sensor, which is on the front of the camera. This can be awkward standing behind a tripod, but not seriously. I really enjoy using this product.
This is one of the best values in the lower end of the VCR market. The player provides superb sound and video quality. The Hi-fi stereo sound is great, even through my 10 year old Pioneer receiver. The remote is basic, but does operate my TV (a Mitsubishi), even allowing for direct channel input, something my previous VCR's &quot;universal&quot; remote would not do. I also have a Toshiba DVD player (SD-1200) and a Toshiba DVD-Rom drive on my PC. Never a problem with any of them.
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.
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.
This arrived before my IPOD did from Apple (ordered 2 day after I ordered my iPod)! Quick shipping and cheap cheap cheap! Was so easy to install...plug and play!
Cisco recently upgraded the software of all their routers eliminating the ability to configure your router locally and setting it up to spy on you. They have supposedly backed off, for now, but require users to manually downgrade their systems, and who knows what spyware they're including in the downgrade. My sources are [...] and [...]If you are using a Cisco router or considering buying one, recognize that you may find your router unusable, particularly if you need to use it to access the internet and cannot reconfigure it without network access. Also, consider that they will be collecting information about your network use and the like, possibly for resale.Consider buying a router from a different company or upgrading the router software to an open access package like DD-WRT or Tomato.P.S. I'll be glad to retract this review if the story is unfounded or Cisco restores the old local control software and gets back to selling routers rather than selling out their customers.
I purchased this product based on the reviews on Amazon. The problem is, it is an old and, apparently, discontinued product. The inserts that came with the item were from 2006. The customer support number was no longer in service.I found a new customer support number online.I did manage to get it set up with an assist from Belkin's very polite and well-informed help line.But I discovered that I have to manually reconnect to my network each time I restart or wake the computer from sleep!!! Belkin, whose support is very good, btw, told me that there was no way to fix this, or maybe I could use start using a laptop, or maybe I could call Macintosh and get an OS upgrade. The guy actually tried to convince me that I should live with this inconvenience and be happy and satisfied! That somehow this was an acceptable state of affairs. I informed him otherwise, politely.Phooey. I bought it used, cheap, and I guess I will just have to take the hit. I have sent an email to the vendor expressing my unhappiness. But, long story short, I am going to trash this item and go out and buy a new, up to date product.BEWARE, OUT OF DATE PRODUCT, DO NOT BUY.
I bought this Sony memory stick for my son's PSP. The price was good and shipment time was okay. I would purchase again.
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!!
I purchased this router on the recommendation of a friend to replace an Apple Airport Express in my home. I was happy with the Airport, but I wasn't able to configure it to allow VPN pass-through.The Cisco router was very easy to install and set-up. So far, it has worked flawlessly with my home iMac as well as my work laptop PC and my girlfriend's MacBook. While I haven't tested the limits of its range, it has functioned equally well in every location around my house and yard that I have used a computer in so far.
This is an excellent price product. I can now take my music out of the gym and into my car. And, what a better time that Christmastime to do it with the holiday music! I bought it on the recommendation of another and they weren't wrong. Buy it! (It doesn't charge my iPod Tough, that is why it got a 1 on the charging scale. My daughter said it charges her iPod Nano so possibly it's an inner iPod issue.)
The Lexar JumpDrive 2.0 Pro is a good USB flash drive, and is "future ready" with USB 2.0.What's good:cool blue plastic shell; not painted so color won't rub offUSB 1.1 & 2.0 compatible; 4.5MB/s claimed write speed with USB 2.0What's not so good:Power hungy - wants 500mA from the USB port so it doesn't work on the USB port on my Mac keyboard. :( Other (USB 1.1) drives draw only 100mA.Longish; not as compact as the regular JumpDriveOverall a roomy drive for not very much money, and fast if you have USB 2.0. I only wish it drew less power. :/
Now that I have your attention: The Aero 1550 is an amazingpiece of technology. You get a 70 mhz processor that rips through any tasks you give it. I have yet to read the cd rom guide, or even use any of the help functions, and I'm no computer whiz-- It's just easy to use right out of the box. Even the text recognition software is impressive (with it's two different modes-- one of which allows for normal handwriting and later translation, and one offers immediate text conversion). It hotsyncs with your pc with ease, the digital voice recorder integrates with the pc well.. And I was pleasantly surprised to see that the 1550 DOES have a backlight-- when I bought it I thought it didn't, and I assumed that the backlight was where compaq skimped on the Aero to offer such an amazing machine at an amazing price. There may be better handhelds out there, but not below $600. Last but not least, the battery life is great.. I go days with no charging and constant use). As for color.. I'll take the small size/high power/long battery life over pretty colors/larger size, slower response any day. oh yea, women love this thing.
I used to own a Zip 100 Parallel. It was useful alright but it was heavy. The drive itself was kinda big and the power adapter was heavy.I was delighted to see the release of the Zip 250 USB Powered drive. Not only is it slim and lightweight it can store a lot of files. Since it's USB it's faster than the Parallel port drive so you could copy large files quickly. Since I travel to other countries, I don't have to bring a power adapter to make it work.Installation is a snap. Install the drivers, plug the unit into your USB port and it's ready to store your files. If you have Windows ME you don't even need to install drivers, just plug the drive in and it automatically starts it.Buy this drive, you won't be disappointed. They usually sell for $189.
I needed a replacement shielded phone cable for my DSL router and could not get one from my ISP nor could I find one locally. Mostly what I got were blank stares and dumb looks. This Belkin RJ11 cable came with a robust shielding for RF interference and has performed very well.
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 was concerned about the mixed reviews of this product, but considering this scanner was so inexpensive I decided to try it myself. An instruction manual and quick start guide is included, but for more thorough instructions check the Documentation folder on the CD. After following the directions, I could not get the device to communicate with my computer. The documentation and website advise trying to change the Baud Rate on the device and on the PC, but that still didn't help. I finally got the connection to work after changing the COM Port number in the Advanced settings in Device Manager. For some reason the device is not a normal USB device, but can be found under Ports(Com&LPT;) - Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port on Windows XP.Anyway, I now use the device to highlight key passages in my everyday reading, which are typically only one or two sentences long at a time and from both magazines and books. I have good success with this device, but have not tried the optional image scanner or the infrared capability. I have no experience with any other pen scanner, but this is the most inexpensive one I found and includes USB connectivity and works great for casual highlighting. Once you get the connection working, and beyond the fact that this device is an ugly red, this is a good product to have. The only issue I have with it now is that I wish it was a little smaller, especially since I don't have the need for the big display to see what I just scanned.
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.... :)
If you love to take picture and looking for a memory stick that holds aot of picture this is the perfect memory stick. The Sony 4 GB memory stick holds about 2800 picture, I have a Sony Cyber Shot W120 and the stick has more then enough room for all the pictures me and my girlfriend take. I like the memory stick so much i bought the same one for my PSP.
This printer is complete trash. All in one my .... If you want to print in black you must have all cartridges error free. If you want to scan you must have all cartridges error free. When i say error free i mean no empty ink messages. Why in the heck must you have ink cartridges to scan documents?Why must you have the cyan cartridge full when you want to print in black only? I will never buy another brother printer because of this.My other printer did not require having both color and black cartridges to print. The self cleaning process it does is ridiculous also. What a waist of ink. Looks like i'll be disposing of this thing after a year because buying new ink cartridges will cost about ~50 (20 for BW and 30 for color). What a bunch of crock this thing is.
I am new to the wonderful world of handhelds, so I wanted to take baby steps and bought the m100 a few weeks ago. The moment I took it out of the box, I knew this item was indespensible. It is so simple to use and learning all the functions is a breeze. A lot of people are complaining about the lack of memory and the size of the screen, but my advice is to ignore the complaints. If you have never used a handheld before, you won't know the difference anyway. I now have all of my contact information in one place, alarms to remind me of meetings, a calculator for when I am in a store, to do lists, etc.One of my favorite features is the reoccuring events feature (I plugged in all of my family and friends' birthdays and I will be reminded yearly - I am notoriously hopeless at remembering birthdays, so now I won't forget). I sync this with my work PC a couple of times a day and everything is current. My only question is how can I sync to my PC at work and then my iMac at home? Nobody is able to answer that question. Friends have been raving about their Palm Pilots for a while, so I am happy that I bought this. Team it up with the Blue Boa faceplate and the Franklin Covey zippered cover and you will be styling. I would highly recommend the m100!!
Great product , and great quality , Help a lot when your wife keeps bugging you every 5 minutes on weekends for household stuff and you can't enjoy a single music track without interruption .
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.!!
After my first purchase and install, it was so easy and such a great mount, I bought two more to hang my other TV's. All three TVs were Paniconinc's.
I was very disappointed in this unit. I was going to take it on two-week trip, where the eight of us could save all of our pictures, and review them in the hotel during the trip, and burn a DVD for all at the end, but after discovering the following deficiencies, I threw it in a drawer instead: (1) power brick and cables were almost as large and as heavy as the unit itself, (2) the unit took 5-7 seconds just to display the next picture - making quick review very frustrating, and (3) the video cable for displaying on a TV did not work, or just barely worked if one jiggled it and held it out 1/16th of an inch and applied pressure - either a defective or poorly designed cable/plug. I'd expect this from a $5 pair of cheap headphones, but this unit cost me almost 600 dollars.
I originally bought the Kinobo B7 Laptop USB 5mpx Webcam For Windows XP/Vista/7 Skype/Yahoo/MSN Includes USB Microphone for my mother and her desktop since my father dominated the laptop. The picture was very fuzzy, which I guess is what you get for buying something cheap. The picture on this product though is crystal clear, so nice to actually since a family member 1000 miles away. One down side, the cord that it comes with seems to be short, buy a usb extension. It was difficult for her to position otherwise originally with a desktop going to her monitor.
. . . From such tiny headphones?If you wear them properly, the comfort is perfect. I rarely notice that they are there. Sound is generally excellent, although songs with a lot of bass will sound a little bit fuzzy -- but, it's sufficient considering the size of these earbuds.They are inconspicuous, yet still stylish. The short left and long right cord design works very well; they just drape around your shoulders if you need to take them off.They are a little bit pricey. The case is a waste of time and rather useless, and the cord sans extension is far too short -- still, the extension cord adds more than enough length.I can't find any strong reason to give this any less than 5 stars.
I needed to buy a gps unit but I did not have enough money to buy it.so I decided to buy a used one.Iknew the unit that I wanted to buy,it was a magellan roadmate 6000t. I found one so cheap(only $79.00 dollars)that I could`nt almost believe it.That unit goes for about $500.00 dollars if it is new.To make the story short,I ordered the unit,and I have it for 3 months and not only it looks great,it works great also.
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.
The Startech DVI to VGA display adapter has worked so well I almost forgot I have it. I spent a total of 5 minutes to unpack it, plug into the video card, plug the monitor to it, and reset my display settings. The screws are all secure and I haven't looked back since. It works like a good sports official... doing the job best when you don't even know it's there!
I am using it for 5 months now. Did not find any issues with it. sleek design.
Easy to use and good compatibility,Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter (BULK Packaging)SanDisk 4GB MicroSDHC Card with SD Adpater ( SDSDQ-4096-A11M, US Retail Package )
i compared this with the epson model. my priority was weight and size. this is definately better on both. you plug in your chip, hit a button and it copies your chip. super easy to use, only two buttons and really small. this is also about half the price of the epson. get this over the epson.
If you need an SD card, this is a great deal - a 2 GB card with a reader. Compact, easy to take with you, easy to use, and the usual great Sandisk quality.
My kids finally spilt and dropped enough food and drinks so the old keyboard wouldn't work anymore. I didn't want to spend a lot of money replaceing it, so this Logitech 350, was the answer. So far it is doing the job just fine. The keys don't feel cheap and it's not very noisy. You really can't beat it!
These headphones are amazing! The thing i like about them is they have a slider to let the user choose hot much bass they want , and they are pretty darn comfy. Defiantly would recommend these.
This IR remote works as well as it should. My only complaint is that it doesn't work when you click it at the back of the camera; you have to point the remote at the front of the camera.But of course, this isn't the remote's fault - most cameras just only have one IR receiver in the front.
This is a great heavy duty and good looking bracket. Fit my Sylvania 15" LCD perfectly
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've reviewed this camera before* (I guess Amazon is making me review my recent purchase). I said good & bad things last time - those still hold. But, having used it for months, I have more criticisms. I use the "Kiwi Syslog Daemon" with both cameras. Unfortunately, the cameras do not audit who logged in/out (or when). If you think about infrastructure security, this is a HUGE mark against this product. Also, the camera does very poorly (ie. everything is black) in low light - even under full moonlight on snow, everything is black. Given these criticisms and my others from the previous review, I'm going to shop around. Presently, for the price, I don't see a better camera for my usage needs, however. *Last time I said it (1)allowed me to assign an alternative HTTP port so I've configured my router to see all my surveilance eqpt remotely (2)allowed me to FTP upload time-lapse images every 30min as an audit mechanism (3)microphone, pan & tilt work great (4)wired connection works great (5)color is ok in BRIGHT light (6)zoom isn't optical so it really doesn't zoom (7)motion detection doesn't detect motion and the light level changes have to be drastic to trigger the motion detection - ie. that function works lousy (8)would like to have 1/8" output for external audio to do 2-way audio for front door (9)would like input contacts that would trigger a motion detection event (10)would like output contacts that would indicate an programmable event (11)MUCH room for improvement on this product
I'm on online gamer and I work from home, so having a decent microphone is important. I didn't want a full headset because I have studio quality Senheisser headphones already, I just needed the mic. Well I had a cheaper Logitech microphone that costed me $10, I bought it late last year. I didn't like it, the wire was flimsy and friends/work colleagues would complain of sound quality and background noise.I've been eyeing this mic up for a while on Amazon and finally caved in and bought it. Couldn't be happier. People say I sound way clearer and there's less background noise. It had a think, high quality USB cable for it and a convenient mute button that lights up right on the device. I have no complains about it and it works great. If you are debating on this and the cheaper (or even a more expensive mic) you can't go wrong with this. It's not something you need to spend a fortune on to get good quality.
I bought this item 6 months ago and it already died. I lost all of the data on the disk. Checked the warranty and was disgusted to see that it was already expired. It just started making strange noises one day and that was the end of it.
Radio Shack wanted over $50 for this item.It is hi quality and works well.good, sensative control. BUY IT!
These wireless mics have worked great for me. I use them for both video recording and for speech contest speaking. I have 2 sets and use a different channel on each but plug both into the same video recorder (using a splitter) and I still great great quality. Remarkable for the price.
This combination includes most of the items people should have with their video cameras. Very pleased with the quality of the items and their price. Recommended.
Great over-ear headphones. Sound quality is top notch and they are comfortable for long periods of time.
This is a simple device that does exactly what you'd expect. The manufacturing quality is good, and it works perfectly. The Amazon packaging is much more customer friendly.
I bought this item for my son and he loves it. It is lightweight and very easy to work.
Uploading and downloading info to your Garmin GPS using the serial data link may not take that much time if you only use the smaller data cards. However, when you start getting up to the 32 or 64 MB range, the time it takes to use the regular serial link is ridiculous. It took about 10 minutes to fill up my 8mb card using the normal link to my eMap. Not really a big deal. However, when I got a 32MB card, it took over an hour to fill up my cross country trip details. For my next trip, I picked up the USB programmer. I tested it with my 8MB card and a few routes. On the serial link it took about 6 minutes. The USB was done in about 15 seconds. I thought it wasn't working, so after a few minutes of trouble shooting, I realized that not only was it working correctly, but it was working very fast. Very nice.Note: The 32Mb card took a little over 2 minutes to completely fill.
My first day impression. I'm pretty certain you already know all of the written specs on this GPSr.Good:Very quickly locks satellite signals, even inside my house. The SIRF receiver technology is great. The display can easily be read in the day. Uses the same power cables as some of the older Garmins. Magnetic compass turns on automatically when you walk at a normal pace which keeps the arrow pointing at your waypoint (cache), assuming your magnetic north is close to true north. The GPSr includes a thumbnail microSD memory chip for adding digital maps. It is located inside the battery compartment. Battery door has a rubber seal to keep out water. Color display is very nice. Using the arrow mode with the magnetic compass in this high sensitivity receiver makes geocaching much easier. The GPSr should work well in urban jungles.Needs work:Can't read the display at night without turning on the display light. Oh well. That's what battery chargers are for. The included Americas base map is a very bad joke. Doesn't show a single city main street. Only major highways. My ancient, plain vanilla, Garmin GPSIII+ has a significantly better base map. Because of this you will probably be FORCED to buy the Garmin City Navigator DVD. Then comes the fun of installing the included Waypoint Manager CD and drivers. It took me two tries to get the drivers to install and talk to the microSD chip. When all this is finished you'll quickly discover that the 64mb chip only has enough room to hold one or maybe two City Navigator state maps. At that point you'll probably want to buy a 512mb microSD chip.I hoped to add a street map for an upcoming vacation in London but I'm now in major map price sticker shock because of the price Garmin is asking. It seems that Garmin has developed a perfect business model. Include a truly bad base map in your receiver and then pick your pocket for usable maps.
I bought this for my son. He loves this! IT has plenty of cubby spots for lens, and his camera equipment.
When I bought my new HP Pavillion computer that was running Vista 64, I was worried that my old HP LaserJet 5 printer would not connect anymore. The new computer did not have a parallel port, so I bought this USB to Centronix cable hoping that it would work. Surprisingly, I connected the cable and the OS instantly saw the printer and installed it automatically. I was able to immediately print perfectly with no action on my part besides plugging the cable in! BTW, Vista 64 with SP1 totally rocks!
Now here is what you want and thought it was not available.The 8.11b full compatible wireles device that works with almost any access point in your house including your Apple airport base station ! Install the drivers that will also work with Windows XP, connect your USB device to your computer or hub and restart your computer. The reach and power is beyond belief. The green monitor will show in the low right corner of your computer and you are on line.Looks like a device from a toy store but is worth its weight in gold! ...
This is the best of the best... Of all the "personal stereo" manufacturers only Klispch has the courage to put in writing what this system will do. No other company produces a system with such dynamic range, clarity or power (115 db continous).Klipsch has been making speakers since 1948, so they have extensive design experience. When I build custom home media centers or gaming machines, this is my first recommendation, unless the room is too small, then I suggest the ProMedia 2.1.There is no other credible candidate, a friend just bought some Bose system and then I brought him over...he returned the Bose the next day and went with the only good choice.
Before we begin, according to Garmin tech support, what separates the Garmin C320 from its more expensive C330 is the amount of memory on the SD memory card. The C320 has 128 Megs. If want a C330, but can only afford a C320, buy the C320 and purchase an inexpensive 2 Gig memory card. Once you have the larger card installed, download all of the maps you need from the Garmin site.The unit that I purchased worked great. However, I did find that I occasionally deviated from its recommended routes. One of the first attempts at using the unit failed because the address I was visiting, a building on a college campus, didn't have an address recognized by the Garmin C320/C330. Most of the time, the Garmin worked flawlessly. When combined with a high detail paper map, the Garmin helps by informing you as to where you are.Unfortunately, my Garmin C320/C330 screen colors began to distort after about a month of infrequent use. The opening screen showed cyan distortion. Other screens showed magenta distortion. My first choice was to use the Garmin Web site to resolve the issue. The Garmin Web site is nearly useless and obviously not a high priority of the company. My call to tech support on a Monday morning, just minutes after they opened returned a message saying that they were busy and that I should call back early in the morning to avoid a long wait. The actual wait was more than an hour and half. The technician was good natured and provided an RMA number for the return of the unit. This could have been done automatically through their Web site if the Web site were functional. I can't imagine what the wait time would have been if I had called later in the day.I like the Garmin C320/C330 and plan to keep and use it. For $1,500 or more dollars less than a factory installed GPS system, it is a bargain. I fear that Garmin may fail as a company if they don't produce more reliable units, produce a useable Web site, and improve tech support service.
I needed this router for my laptop network connection. The price was reasonable and the performance is terrific. Although the setup time was definitely more than what was stated on the box, once that was completed, the reception was excellent and I haven't had any problems since. If you aren't that familiar with computer technology, the CD and step-by-step instructions, along with a sheet of FAQ'S, and support from Linksys will get you through the setup process. I recommend this product highly.
Well, I could easily write 500 words about how I ditched cable 8 months ago because being able to afford groceries was more important to me than Bravo. Or how every night was a new game of 'channel roulette' because I never knew exactly which channels my RCA indoor pancake would present for my viewing pleasure. Or I could write about how moving six inches one way or the other on the couch turned 'Person of Interest' into some undiscovered Van Gogh still life. But, I'm not going to do it. All I'll say is this: after throwing this baby in the attic, Leno's set is now sharper and more vibrant than my Blu-ray of Amadeus. You know what to do.
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 used AntennaWeb.org to locate the best antenna for my area. This is the antenna that was recommended. I had tried several antennas in the past in an attempt to maximize my reception. Most recently I tried both the Philips MANT940, and the Philips MANT510. While both of these were good, neither one received as many channels as this one does. Additionally with the other two as I changed channels, I would have to fiddle with the direction to maximize reception, and with the amplified antenna I would have to either increase or decrease amp. I have this antenna sitting in the corner of my living room and it gets great reception without me having to lift a finger. I can't imagine what improvements I might gain if I set this up outside.I highly recommend this antenna if it's the right one for your situation. Great price and great reception. I just wish it came with a ballust of some sort. But at this price, it's still a great deal. I paid much more for each of the other two antennas (to say nothing of the $$ I spent on the RCA I didn't mention!)If this antenna is the recommended one for you and your area, snatch it right up.
I use this player for my Jazzercise class. It sits on a table, connected to a PA system. I bought it, because my Nomad was stolen.There are virtually no instructions with this player on how to use the software. If you've used Creative Mediasource Organizer before, you will have come to appreciate the ease of just dragging and dropping songs from your library to your player and/or into playlists. The new version of CMO that comes with this player won't let you do that. You have to slowly transfer everything. It didn't work for me until I contacted customer support several times. The program response is annoyingly slow, and it freezes up a lot. My computer is not the problem, since all other programs run fine. All in all I would say that once you know how to use the software this player works fine. I like that it has a speaker and the sound is very good. My daughter enjoys watching movies on it, which has been a life saver a few times already. Don't expect convenience and ease as with a Nomad, though. If it had that, this would be the most awesome MP3 player around. Maybe it is anyway, but the software to run it lacks, and that's why it only got 4 stars.
I didn't have a dvi port on my monitor, but did have a HDMI. Problem solved.
Don't waste money buying expensive cables at the local big box stores. These cables are just as good. A digital signal is either on or off, nothing is gained from those expensive cables.Highly recommneded
The cable works as it is supposed to and is much cheaper than the Garmin version
This cooler totally lives up to the excellent reviews. I am really impressed by the reduced operating temperature of my notebook - it runs at 'room temp' these days.
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.
Simple and basic. I got it for my mom who didn't want anything fancy just something she could easily use and this fit the bill. Not too heavy
I'm not a novice when it comes to computers, so I was relieved to see that others had the same problems. Despite Linksys claims to the contrary - the XP drivers they supply do not work (at least not for me or the others on this review page). What was very disappointing was the documentation for the product (the troubleshooting section has words in it - however the words are not related to troubleshooting). Also phone support was terrible. I waited over 1/2 hour two nights in a row before giving up. Don't waste your time or money.
This is my second pair of these earbuds. The first worked fine, just got accidentally damaged. I like the quality and sound of these buds and certainly the price. I'd recommend these buds for sure.
I was dubious about how this memory stick was going to work because I was installing two of them in my Yamaha Tyros Keyboard. The Tyros is very very finnicky about the RAM you put in it. The shipment was processed and arrived very expediently. I installed both of them in the keyboard, turned it on, and JOULA, we had a GIG of memory that worked great and has worked flawlessly since. I'd recommend this product to anyone in a heartbeat!
For a little money, you get a capable system. The built in receiver and DVD work well together. I purchased this for my bedroom system wich, besides the C220, consits of a Dish Network reciever and a Sony 16:9 17&quot; flat panel monitor.Positives: Sounds great for movies. The dialog is right in the range of the main speakers and the boomy subwoofer really pops out the special effects. Easy to set up. Koss OEMed the DVD menu/setup system, but it is clear and easy to use. Price.Negatives: Sounds thin for music. While the speakers are great for dialog, they can't do full range for music. Boomy sub sounds out of control here. Fan. In the bedroom, I often want to play this a low levels. The fan noise can be very distracting. Video quality is not on par with my Sony DVD player, or even my old Toshiba SD-2107, but it works for the bedroom and a small screen. Can't do a shuffel play on regular CDs or MP3 CD-Rs. This would be nice when you have a 100 songs on a CD-R.I know I listed several &quot;negatives&quot;, but the low price makes up for it. One speaker in my main setup costs more than this!
This TV is great in every aspect except video games.Playstation looks horrendous on it. every single jagged edge shows upand makes u want to ..... Dreamcast looks ok but make sure to hook it up through S-Video. Evcerything else about this tv is cool but i recommend u buy the 50 in panasnic instead. END
I bought this so that i could have a low profile antenna to help with my TVs reception. Before i got this I used a 3 foot piece of coax cable as a temporary antenna. I got OK reception but wanted a better picture. Using this antenna produced a worse picture than the piece of cable alone. I immediatly sent it back for a refund. Terrible product.
I was very unhappy with the picture quality of this item. To get a picture clear enough to see detail, I had to turn the color off and the brightness to max. This washed out the picture. There is no contrast control.....There is no contrast in the picture. There is very little green in the picture, Everything looks blue/red/and purple. I bought a WinTV adapter for my laptop computer. It has video inputs. The picture quality through my WinTV adapter is 100% better. If this is an option for you, for a laptop or PC, try this first...It quickly connects to the USB port on the computer. Oh yes...you can re-size the picture to whatever you like. The picture suffers if you expand it to fit the monitor, but at about 8-10 inches it is good.
The sound quality from this product is not fantastic but for the money, it is great! It is difficult to operate in a highly populated area because of limited station availability. On a road trip, it is great!
I've had my Creative MuVo Micro N200 256 MB MP3 Player/Recorder for about a month. I bought it primarly for recording from my old records and cassette tapes. This player worked just as I hopped it would. It took a little to figure out the contols, but that was no major problem. Have transifered files to and from with ease. Also, recording from analog devices and transfering them my computer was a snap.
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.
I gave this to my sister said she loves it. Very pleased just as described. The only reason i didn't give it a 5 was that it doesn't have a radio that you can listen to your station with..Overall very good..A must for everyone.
Unfortunately, Amazon does not allow zero or negative star reviews, so a 1 star will have to do. I have never used a more infuriating, unreliable piece of garbage than this scanner. It works - for about five minutes, then completely stops sending and receiving data. Not only does it fail on a regular basis, it also makes horrible grinding and whirring noises to accompany its death throes. I have tried this scanner on multiple computers, and multiple platforms, (Ubuntu, WinXP, PCLinux OS) with no change in reliability. DO NOT BUY THIS SCANNER!
To the reviewer who just wrote this won't scan as a JPEG.... it DOES. I had the same initial conclusion, but Tech Support told me how. 1st, change the settings to COLOR. Then, go to file option, and you will see the JPEG option. It is confusing.This scanner is &quot;AWESOME&quot;. I've had it for 6 months, it blows away any and all visioneer scanners w ADF.
This is a great little product with an okay price. Although it may look flimsy, it definitely gets the job done. The body/casing of it would NOT hold up if it was up for rough use, but I wouldn't see a USB hub harshly used anyways... I like this product very much and would recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive item that does an awesome job.
First of all this camera's price point marks a first in the digital SLR field. I would recommend this camera for someone that is tired of missing shots waiting for your CCD based digital camera to recycle. The cycle time with flash is at the most 1.8 seconds unless you have 4 or more pictures waiting to be spooled to the flash card. This is slower than other more expensive digital SLR's, but is FASTER than every non-SLR digital camera I have seen.The battery life is remarkable to say the least of any other digital camera I have seen. The proprietary battery caused me a little concern, but it has such a rich history with Canon's other digital SLR's and PowerShot models, I felt comfortable. The battery just keeps on going and going too. I hope this battery can continue to perform like thes for several years down the road. When the advertisement states that you can get 300-400 pictures out of one battery, BELIEVE IT.. I intentionally ran the battery down one day and I would swear that I took somewhere around 500 pictures (90% of them using the flash) before the battery finally gave up. I have a 512mb flash card and it filled it up more than twice on the SAME battery..The fit and finish left a little to be desired at first with the plastic body. I have come accustomed to using it and even though it's made out of plastic, I would like to see someone do a drop test to see how the case holds up against another digital SLR with a metal body. My money's on the injection molded Digital Rebel (if there is such a thing as SOLID plastic, this is it)..If purchasing this camera, be sure to get Canon's SLR accessory pack for 69.95 and BestBuy (and others maybe). This pack contains an extra battery and a 58mm Canon UV lens. I use it on my lens as a permanent protector. The battery alone costs around 60 bucks and you get a bag and a filter to boot..Some folks have complained that indoor photography sucks with this camera. DON'T believe everything you read!! I thought this at first, but when I set the camera in the P mode it allowed me to adjust the ISO level and indoor photography improved instantly. I will agree that the full auto mode should be used sparingly indoors. Now I have to worry about having pictures that are overexposed inside. No need for a mini studio as someone mentioned.. Just play with the camera for a while and you will learn so much. Besides this is digital.. You can see your mistakes before paying for processing..Also, plan to purchase some other lenses (that's why you purchased a digital SLR to begin with, right). I purchased a 75-300 from BestBuy off their clearance rack (for a ridiciulous price for a Canon EF lens) and the lens works great. If you're good with the ISO settings and the program mode, you can take indoor shots with the zoom at full tilt! And speaking of zoom capability.. The focal point of the 75-300 lens actually has to go through the 1.6 magnification factor.. So to the camera the effective focal length of the 75-300 lens is actually 120 - 480 zoom. Sweet..I haven't taken the camera to any sporting events and it gets dark so early now, I only have time to do daytime photography on the weekends. The amount of correction in the automatic mode works good for daytime photography.The software on the PC for the camera was a little different at first. My last camera just hooked up to the computer and presented a file folder of images for download/review. The Canon software provides far more information about the camera, and all of the elements that went into making the picture. This has been very helpful for me to determine exactly which light balances to use for the best shots. I have also tried the direct capture to the computer and it rocks!! It told me I had like 11,000 shots left to take using the hard drive of the computer to transfer images.. I will say the USB connection between the software and the camera is a little slow. I wish this camera had a USB2.0 connection for faster speed, but hey no other digital-SLR offers that for ANY price (as far as I know).. I would certainly leave some money in the budget for a CF reader that works on USB 2.0.. About $45..In closing, I find this camera to be a very good value for the money and look forward to other times I can do some creative photography. Availability for this camera may be a little scarce, but if you have to wait, I feel it will be well worth it. I have a friend that has a full EOS 35mm outfit complete with a few lenses, flashes, etc.. It may be time to play Lets Make A Deal since all of his components are (1) authentic Canon accessories, and (2) the Digital Rebel can use some older accessories..Happy hunting..
plenty of adaptors included to use on fixed and mobile pc recording platforms, no drag on head phones while recording
I love these bags. They are easy to use & fit just right. Will buy again.
My set-up required a low profile center speaker. This Yamaha is a bit under 4" and worked out well without sacrificing fidelity. I knew I'd be giving up some volume/depth of sound quality compared to a big unit, but this was surprising. It matches up very well with BA wall mount fronts and a Velodyne sub. It's a solid performer.
The case fits perfectly, allows use of all buttons, feels great in your hand, looks great, and, I think, gives great protection in case of a drop, as it would cushion the impact considerably. It is sticky enough to keep the PDA from sliding off slanted surfaces, but, contrary to some reports, has not picked up a speck of lint. I find the screen protector quite invisible, I am not aware of it at all when I use the PDA. Best of all, there is no annoying flip cover to get in the way. In short, I find this case perfect!
The system is good for pausing live TV, but that's about it! The other functions are limited and you can't record one channel and watch another at the sametime.Don't spend your money on one of these things until they come with a second TV tuner.
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.
There are various reasons consumers are drawn to these earphones. Personally, I've become paranoid about my hearing. It seems that every time I enter the local mall or any sizeable store (Best Buys comes to mind), the first thing I do is crank up the volume on my MP3 player. Not good.After some research, I decided that active, noise-cancelling headphones were not going to be my cup of tea, hence my interest in acquiring a set of noise-blocking earphones. I was fascinated by the reviews for the Shure E3c...and prepared for what to expect to a degree.The Fit:These aren't a one size fits all solution. You just can't put them on and go. You have to put some effort in to finding the right match for your ears...but that's what makes this product work so well. Your efforts here will be rewarded. The E3c comes with a translucent, soft PVC sleeve in three sizes (S,M,L); a softer, pliable rubber sleeve also in the three sizes (there are actually two pairs of medium...one pre-mounted and the other in the 'fit kit'; and finally the foam sleeves (one size) which seem to fit everyone well. I was hoping the pliable rubber sleeves would work out since they are obviously more durable than the foam sleeves. The "small" size fit best on me, but I immediately noticed a problem. I'll try my best to explain: The pliable rubber sleeves form a 'hard' seal in regard to air pressure. They sounded great when my head was down and my chin was resting against my chest. As I raised my head to look up, the pressure in my inner ear dropped, but the outer remained the same because of the seal...the net effect being that it sounded like I was under water along with a little pressure against the ear drum. Definitely not good. Saving the best for last, I applied the foam sleeves and everything was great. It was a comfortable fit and the sound didn't change as I moved my head around.The Sound:I'm hardly an audiophile, but I could tell there was a difference in sound quality. Much has been written about the lack of bass. There's bass...it's just not artfically exaggerated. Instead of a muddled thump, you get a clean, clear bass. I have to admit I'm a little addicted to the thump, but I suspect you could probably tweak your eq settings on your player to suit. As for the rest of the range...it's like cold winter mountain air: crisp, clean, and crystal clear. After getting the fit right, I unplugged from my MP3 player because my 128K MP3s were clearly not cutting it. Do yourself the same favor if you are listening to low bitrate music and switch to CDs if you can.The first CD I listened to was "The Very Best of John Coltrane." I was prepared to be blown away by Coltrane on the first track, "Giant Steps." I have to say that I suprised myself when I stopped listening to the sax after two seconds and started listening to the precussion. I never noticed the silky sustain coming from the high-hats before! I had similar reactions to other CDs I listened. I could clearly make out sounds I was only vaguely aware of before.An hour and several CDs later, I was listening to Alana Davis's remake of "Carry On" which she did for a Sony Superbowl commecials a few years ago. She has the most amazing voice and the E3c's were really letting me examine every single aspect and detail of it. It's a little bit like looking through a microscope! You will have that feeling with all your music when listening through these earphones. Anyway, half-way through the song I openned my eyes and noticed a flashing green light out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look at my cellphone sitting about two feet away from me. Glancing at the screen, I suddenly realized that I had an incoming call. The cell's volume is normally set to highest+vibrate. It makes a ton of noise when it goes off. I didn't hear a sound. I realized with a little bit of disappointment that I needed to take off one of the earpieces to take the call. The choice was clear...I closed my eyes again and went back to my music. You would too.The Summary:Pros: Amazingly clear sound. Customized fit. Excellent noise blocking.Cons: You will have to resample your entire music collection to a higher bitrate. Possible anti-social behaviour.
I received this battery and it was as advertised. My previous battery of the same make & model took years of abuse and still stood strong, even though I wasn't aware of many of the tips out there for caring for laptop batteries.
I've had these headphones for a couple months now. The sound is beautiful and the design is awesome-retro-stylish (new word). I use these all the time at home or at school. The bass is perfect and the sound doesn't leak out into my surroundings (when playing at a comfortable level).Only issues:Hair gets caught in headband: Easy to deal with when you change the way you put them on. (Adjust them before you lower them on your head.)Case: Really just a faux-leather bag. It is too small to hold the headphones but I put my Zune HD inside it for safekeeping so that all worked out.Metal Headband: It gets really hot outside in Arizona, but that's really only my fault.It's a great product, totally worth the money, and the best set of headphones I've ever listened to or owned.
No problem so far with this product. It was easy to install and it seems to be doing its job.
Product was exactly as described. Delivery was prompt. Price was well below list price on Toshiba's website or at Office Depot.
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.
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.
Have had this player for 2 months now. I think it is a great value for the storage and really easy to use. The display is nice and gives lots of info in a small space. 4GB should hold about 1,000 songs in mp3 format, which is plenty for what I use this for - traveling. This isn't the player for you if you want to store your entire music collection. The ear buds are okay, but if you want better sound buy a different pair. The only thing I was dissappointed in was this player doesn't come with an outlet charger, the only way you can charge it is with the usb cable, so you need to be by a computer. The old archos mp3 players used to come with outlet chargers, so it seems they are getting a little cheap now. Also, they used to include a case for the mp3 player and this one doesn't come with that either. So factor these two items into the price when you are comparison shopping. If you are looking for a player in the 4GB range this one is great and the price is a lot lower than other players of the same storage capacity. If you want to store a good amount of your favorite songs to take with you, I wouldd strongly consider buying this player.
I had one before.I use it for a fax only. It did a good job till it started getting to light to read. a new drum didnt help. I had a drum and 1& a 1/2toner so why not buy another.
This is the only camcorder one would ever need. The picture quality is better than I expected even in low light. Without zooming, every face out of 40 was clear and you could tell who each performer was. The touch screen display keeps the user informed so that you know exactly how much disk is left and the battery condition, no guessing. This was a big event and the first time with hands on the camcorder. I wondered about the sound quality as I had not had time to order the accessory microphone. After the performance and a quick battery charge, I hooked up to the wide screen and theatre speakers. The results were amazing, clear, full screen movies and clean stereo sound, like having the orchestra in the family room. Next day I took some stills and discovered that the SR300 does as well as my 7.1 Olympus. The unit is light but takes some time getting the correct grip and finger position while recording or snappin shots. The touch screen is 100% ok. I had shopped on line for this model and found some suppliers playing price games. After wiseing up I realized that Amazon was very competitive and delivery was great, 2 days. Im satisified.
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.
I was looking for inexpensive IP cameras to be used in video surveillance for our company. The fist cam I bought is the TV-IP100 by TrendNet. The second cam was the DCS-900.The first thing I noticed was that the lens piece, mounting bracket, power supply, and even the backlabel looked awfully similar. The browser-based configuration is also nearly identical, with one notable exception: the DCS-900 lacks the "Anti-flicker" option, which caused significant image detirioration in certain places inside the office (dark waves would slowly travel up the image).I liked the DCS-900's form factor better, so I decided to take the risk, and flash the DCS-900 with IP100's firmware. Surprisingly, it worked! So now the DCS-900 seems to think that it's actually an IP100, and it has the "anti-flicker" option.The image quality of both cameras is nearly identical, the image is very noisy in a dark (or low-light) environment, to the point where it trips the motion sensor even at the lowest (least sensitive) setting. When used in a well-lit environment, the image quality is very good.The cameras will be used with Linux-based video recording software (Zoneminder).Vitaliy
I bought this camera for the novelty of putting videos of my kids into the computer. this camera wont do that! I also wanted a webcam, this camera wont do that either! I thought at least i wouldnt have to lug around two cameras on outings, one video, and one still. well, its ok if you dont mind dark, extremely grainy photos. even once you take the time to lighten them up in your pc, they are still terribly grainy. compared to my $200 cannon hi-8 (ES-75) this camera is garbage. the video is grainy when you record indoors, which is bad unless you are homeless and do most of your recording of the kids outside anyways. but we live in a house like most people so the quality of video sucks. NO FLASH for the digital still camera, NO LIGHT for the video camera. &quot;night-alive&quot; is horrible. its like turning on a strobe light, the frame rate is like 3 per second, so you get blurry smeared people flashing on the screen 3 times a second.whats the point of having a digital video camera, if you cant do anything digital with it? DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!
I purchased Fine Drive 400 a couple weeks ago because I don't want to spend a lot of money on it. This unit is really easy to operate and easy to read. In addition to map, it shows time and miles left to the destination in a screen. It also has speed alert feature, enabling me to save extra money. It was just yesterday to drive freeway. GPS unit let me know when I exceeded speed limit. Police passed my car just a couple minutes after I reduced speed. The screen is bright enough to clearly see it even in full sunlight.Only the minus point is that I cannot play MP3 files in using navigation function.
Does not work as directed.Buy a couple of flash drives and download your files to them.Much easier,cheaper and you have something usefull when you're done.
I'm a physics student and have been using my TI-83 a lot lately. The programing feature is actually very useful...I thought that I would be able to increase it's usability with the USB cable. My plan was to write more complex programs with an emulator and then upload them to the TI-83.Emulators aren't that easy to get running for one thing, and all they do is make it easier to type in the commands...That's it ...Worthless...in fact, if you really want to get into math, start programming in a high level language and buy an inexpensive laptop and take that to school...don't waste your time with calculators...Although, HP makes a very good calculator which is comparable to the TI-89 Titanium although less expensive.
This review pertains specifically to the Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub.The cord is about 2.5 feet long - long enough to reach from my pc, which sits on the ground, to the top of the desk. It has a cable which is split into two USB plugs - one just to transmit data, the second to power the unit. The second plug does not need to be used unless you plan on using some heavy-duty hardware, and if so what are you buying a hub called the ultra mini for anyways? If you insist on trying to run a blow dryer off the thing, then it does have an input for a separate power source, which you will have to buy separately.In short, If you have an old school machine with USB ports which are inaccessible /inconvenient to use, this little hub will give you quick access while taking up minimal space on your desk.
These units have a few problems but work well for the money. The units come with an external ptt button you can mount on your handlebars I had the units replaced once and the external ptt button did not work on all 4 units. It is pretty simple to reach down and hit the ptt button on the unit clipped to your belt. The units do have vox but it is slow to react so it is easier to use the ptt button. The units work both bike to bike and as an intercom, however they do not work very well as both at the same time. When 2 headsets are hooked to the same unit the headsets are in constant communication therefor the wind and engine noise is heard constantly making it difficult to hear if someone from another unit is trying to talk.I would recommend these units to anyone, I think the problems are minor and for the price they work very well.
I bought these headphones for my husband for Christmas. He loves to turn the volume up when watching movies or TV--which bothers my apparently bionic ears.The headphones produce no static, are comfortable, and reach even outdoors. They recharge right on their stand and the charge lasts long enough for a baseball game. (He can even wear the headphones out on the patio when grilling and not miss a play during baseball season.) We have 900 mHz phones, WiFi, etc., in the house and there is no interference.So far, the only downside is that plugging the headphones into the earphone jack on our tuner messes up the balance in our speaker system. When the headphones are plugged in, the voices on the audio track do not come out of the center speaker; the voice track gets routed to the side speakers, which means I have to turn up the volume a little to be able to hear the voices. But the overall volume in the room is much less than when my husband had the stereo system cranked up.Other than that, we are very pleased with these headphones.
Hello all,First I would like to say that I have the 80GB Classic iPod and I just LOVE IT! The cover flow is a great feature and I cannot find something I don't like!Ok, I have read several reviews (specially the first one) and I completely disagree. I have to say, PLEASE STOP WHINING! Do not give bad reviews for extremely tiny things like this! You are misleading other customers to other products when they can get this one! Yeah, I saw the video about the "Cover Flow Annoyance", and yes, the cover flow takes about 0.0000065461 seconds to load the arts, SO WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!? I guess you can live with that! Is not like it affects the iPod's whole performance!So, if you really like the iPod, and you trust in Apple, BUY THIS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!!!!!Sincerely,A very satisfied customer with his 80GB iPod Classic.
I ordered the "Gamer to use as a sub for my drum monitor. When it arrived I opened the box and hooked it up and it was a dud. The lights didn't even come on.Nada, nothing !!! I have emailed the manufacturer since that is who warrants the product. I will see how good their customer service is I guess.I will post the results of how they handle this problem.
This product from Griffin meets the requirements I have for an FM transmitter, and adds to them. The plug for the power port (formerly known as a cigarette lighter) and the connector for the port on the iPod are attached to the main transmitter/led module by two long cables, which is perfect for setup in my minivan.Since my power outlet is in a recessed panel at the bottom of the front display area (radio, storage and cupholder in a central stand flush with the dashboard) this unit allows me to plug in the transmitter, then place the transmitter in one cupholder while the iPod rests in the other. So many other all-in-one fm transmitters required the ipod be placed inside of it while the power port was a post on the back, making positioning and viewing awkward and dangerous.Signal strength is great, and I rely on a little trick known as the "inductive antenna". Wrap several loops of conducting wire (armature wire or something similar which you can purchase at any electronics parts store) around a convenient object then run the end of the wire over to your antenna (_avoid live power sources!!!_). In my case the wire is flexible enough to be run outside the vehicle to the antenna post. Not the prettiest set-up, but when you place the loops of wire near the fm transmitter it 'induces ' the signal into the loops and through the wire to the car antenna. Even in the over-saturated fm bands here in Los Angeles, you can get clear and static-free reception. I also remove the screw-on outside antenna to help eliminate interference.Griffin did a good job with this one. For me, it's the best combination of features of any fm transmitter.
The combo would be great if it didn't come broken. I have since tried another one and it too is broken and the company that sent this one, Outlet, in L.A., sold this one to me as a brand new one and it also is broken. I cannot reach Outlet as their phone # is NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Just great! Panasonic has agreed to fix this one for me. Although I will be without it for a month while it is being fixed, I am hopeful that I will get one that works and will be able to rate it's preformance. I hear they are good. This is my only reason for trying to get one that works. I am hoping for the best.
This was exactly what I needed to fix my 60" Sony Wega TV. Unplug the TV FIRST! Using a flat head and a phillips head screw driver and the allen key provided. Just unscrew the two screws holding the front panel on (directly behind lower bottom end of panel on back of tv.). Pop off the front panel. Open the little trap door that leads to the bulb. Remove the latch by removing screw. Then inside at the bulb, Loosen up the allen screw. Pop the original bulb out. Install new one. Tighten allen screw. And install front panel and screws in reverse order.
Item was larger than I expected -- so check the measurements. Also, the SD cards do not grip super snugly in place, so sometimes they fall out when I open the container. But the important thing is that the box is very sturdy, the cards stay in place when it's closed, the container has no problems staying closed, and it's at a great price. All in all, definitely meets my needs.
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.
I bought these for my husband who loves them as they are in surround sound. I love them because now I can sleep without the TV sounds. I definely recommend this product.
Needed this to expand storage without replacing the power supply. It wasn't worth the hassle of buying an IDE drive that would then be useless after I replaced this machine. Did the trick.
OK, starting with the bad - if you intend to use the wireless aspects, you pretty much must have a wireless-G network. This is not only so that you can stream video (as pointed out on the PRISMIQ website) but also because the set of wireless-B cards that PRISMIQ now supports/recommends is a hodgepodge of discontinued or difficult to find cards. Found out the hard way that my Linksys WPC11 card (probably the most widely available B card out there) is not supported (even though the documentation enclosed said it was :X) So, I was essentially forced to upgrade to a wireless-G network (at least PRISMIQ supports the most commonly available Linksys G card).Once I got past that hurdle....all smiles. What a great product. Beats the pants off of any similar device in terms of breadth of functionality (audio, video, images, web, IM) but also in terms of connectivity (S-video &amp; coax digital audio outs). Quibbles:1. Browser stinks (same as in most hotel on-TV browsers - weird resolution, no cookies, no javascript, no activeX - so basically almost unusable, but that's OK, not why I bought it)2. UI for audio tracks a bit cumbersome in that the listing is not artist-album but simply a flat album listing, meaning if you have 400+ CD's like me it can take a loooong time to scroll to find your desired album. Hopefully this will get worked out in a future software update.Otherwise, a really great product. Sound quality is excellent &amp; video quality is very good. Setup is a snap (provided you have the right card ;)), though it helps to set it up using a TV next to your PC to save you round trips.
I could not find a place to ask questions about the product so I thought I would post here. Are the Satalite Speakers wireless??? Thanks
This has lasted a LOT longer than the lemon Dell I bought it for. Has room for every thing and built strong.
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.
In Dec. of 2004 I bought the Vizio P42HD from Sams club. Made a ton of noise when plugged in then in a week the picture went. After a back and forth I returned it to sams and they sent me another one.It was okay - but still made a buzzing noise that was louder then it should have been. After over a year (end of warranty) I started getting more and more white dots on the screen, and just yesterday (about 2.5 years after purchase) the screen is about to completely die again.Called customer service and they said my warranty is done and i need to take it to a technician who needs to then order the parts from Vizio all of which I will pay for.Under 3 years in this age of technology for a TV is a disgrace! There is no excuse for this and although I will be pushing customer service I would be surprised if it gets anywhere.
I first found these in Malaysia and bought a bunch of them and gave them to my friends. I cannot figure out why Sony hasn't marketed these hugely for the MP3 market. I first used it for my Creative Nano and now for my my iPod Nano (you may not want to hang the full size iPod from your neck). The earbuds are actually comfortable -- not always the case in earbuds -- and the sound is excellent. I usually have just one bud in one ear so that I can hear my co-workers, etc.The ones I found in Malaysia came in a few different colors -- it would be nice to have that option available here, but I can live with just white.
I purchased this camera along with supersampler at the same time. Both with 4 lens camera, the picture quality on action sampler turned out so poor that I only played with it for one roll of film, then put it back to the box, and finally, gave to my friend(cuz she wanted a toy camera)...well...it does have a fun outlook, but if you really wanna enjoy a 4 lens camera, I would suggest to buy a supersampler, at least the quality is better.
I've had my sirius s50 for one week and am pretty happy with it. I keep the whole thing mobile (antenna, car charger, etc.) so that I can use it on the train, in my cars (got a couple) and at home. The antenna doesn't necessarily have to be installed on the roof of your car, just somewhere so radio signals can get to it so that was a big plus that I didn't have to buy a separate home unit or multiple anntenae installed on my cars. I have a radio shack ac wall plug car lighter adapter which allows me to use the unit at home or on the train. I'm glad that I didn't order the home unit!With the docking unit, you can either listen to Sirius or pre-recorded content. While I'm driving, I can use the remote to switch between channels and a female voice tells you the current channel. The docking unit needs to be placed near the car radio so that you get good audio through the FM transmitter even if there's a station on the channel you're using for Sirius. I can just put it on the dash with the antenna or in my lap, etc. and that's good enough.The MP3 player itself is very light and compact and has a nice color TFT screen to display graphics and text. Uploading songs in Windows was a breeze and the "love" button for saving favorite songs is nice - you have a couple of seconds to decide if you want to store it or not, otherwise if you hit the "love" button in mid-song you won't get it entirely. You won't get SIRIUS content with just the MP3 player itself, but you can record shows and listen to them later. I haven't tried using the scheduling feature to record a show yet though, there's a lot to learn about using this device.I choose this device instead of the others because of the ability to record content and also put in my own. You can't download any recorded content so I only gave it 4 stars. It has a line out on the docking unit though so it's still possible.
The stand work perfect for the Bose speaker. It enhances the sound and the whole experience. Installation was easy and smooth. It did not require more than 20 minutes
I have been searching for a game pad for quite some time now. I play left handed so none of the ones i could find would fit well with my right hand (left hand on mouse). This symmetrical gamepad works like a charm!!
I have been the proud own of my 901's for 15 years and when I go out to do a comparison with what is presently being sold nothing else stands up to the 901's. These must be accompanied with only High output components and an array of accompanied Bose speakers such as center channel front and rear and subwoofer. A top of the line bose system should run you about $3,000.00 but worth every penny and they will last forever. Also, Bose has a program through the factory in which you can send your product to them and they will do a FREE diagnostics on them and if the proformance has sucomed to age or wear they will fix or replace anything for just the cost of shipping! If the speakers can not be fixed they will replace them for FREE! No other manufacturer stands behind their product like Bose. They also come with a 7 year warranty right out of the box. Simply worth every penny!
After my old crappy headset broke, I decided I would try to get a new one. After searching for quite a while, I saw these and just had to have them. This headset is ridicously comfertable, and after long hours of use, my ears are still left unbothered. The sound quality is very nice, now in counterstrike It's much easier to hear the enemy coming. The only problem I have had with this headset, is that the sound will leak onto my microphone, but I have had very minimal complaints about that so far.
The wire looks just like the picture, but the description says Includes 3.5mm mini-pins (4) and there is none such in the package.Interestingly, my package came from the returns center, where it is going back to.
I'm not sure if it needs a new battery or not but this does not fire the camera every time I click the button, it's quite annoying at times. Other than that it's very easy to use and when it works it gets the job done. No more really to say it works when it wants to at this point, but then again I can not confirm until I put a brand new battery into it.
I have both the 730 and the 740 series of these radios and the combined price for both of them is $100 less than the Bose wave radio. This system beats Bose in performance, just look at the specs, and I would have bought this system even if the price of the two were same. Its a no brainer getting this system over the Bose wave radio. On my 730, I did notice some crackling noise at higher dB levels, but that was only with certain numbers, and the same numbers seem to play fine on the 740. So, may be there is some issue with my 730. Bose has a better lineup of products and better advertising and financing and that is why it is selling, if you buy Bose over this radio, you are paying more (almost double) for very much the same product, I would say this is a better built product than Bose.
This is a good adapter. One star was deducted for how challenging it is to screw the adapter itself into the port anchors.
There has been a mix-up here. The item pictured here is NOT the Coby TF DVD5050. The spec.s given here do NOT match the spec.s and capabilities of this item. The spec.s given here do not even match the TF DVD5050! Here's what you are looking at: The Coby TF DVD550. For spec.s go to coby.com. This device has a 3.5 inch screen. It does not have two headphone jacks or two sets of headphones. It will not display JPEG images from a disc. It does not have a zoom function in the playback mode. Amazon has been notified but is not taking responsibility for the mix-up. TechDepot (the Amazon partner actually delivering this product) has been notified, but is not taking responsibility for the mix-up. TechDepot will take the item back, no problem, but if you wanted the item described, they won't have it. As far as I can tell, nobody has it. The closest thing out there is the Coby TF DVD450, which has a 4.5 inch screen, looks like the one pictured here, and matches the description here except that it doesn't have two headphone jacks. I don't know WHERE that came from! Hope this saves you some aggravation.
The things I really like about these headphones:-long cord-inexpensive-work wellI initially bought these to use during running, but they fell out of my ears too often so I decided to bring them to work. I have been using them for a few weeks for a long period of time each day. However for me the earpieces are too large and I kind of have to jam them into my ears. The other downside for me personally is the flexible material that touches your skin inside your ear. I'm not sure what it is, but I have very sensitive skin, and these have caused my ears to feel itchy and painful inside. However, if you don't have sensitive skin, and if you don't have small ears, then they would work just fine!
I just received this bag today and I can't begin to say how happy I am with it. I've actually got room to spare in it. It is huge and it was only 4 bucks! Buy this bag immediately! You'll be sorry if you don't.
I've been a great fan of Monster especially after going through I don't know how many IPOD transmitters for the car until finally coming across the Monster ICARPLAY which worked brilliantly. So with having that experience I was willing to try another Monster product and I was not disappointed. I've only used the wireless headphones for the iPod shuffle while working out on the elliptical. Its very light weight and I never have felt it strain my ears or feel like it wants to fall off. As far as the sound quality to me I couldn't tell a difference, they sound great. I haven't gone running with them yet so I'm not sure if they will stay on as well as they do on the stationary stuff.
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.
One of the best cameras that I've tried. Have had it since Nov. and have taken over 1,000 pictures and they have all been great! especially with the software you can get a quick fix and the pictures come out just great. The zooms are wonderful.
I use these most when commuting to work on foot or by bus. They isolate traffic noise much better than the Bose active noise reduction earphones I had (which broke after 2 years btw, some wierd feedback noise in the right ear.)The sound quality or the Shure's is pretty good, but a bit thin on the bottom end.I just got replacement ear-foam parts (I like the foam ones best but they get packed down after a while) and they were expensive! $26 for five pairs.Overall, I really like them. I would buy them again.
I purchased this product because I wanted my AV power chords organized better. For $150 it is a great deal.I am very pleased with it. The device seems to have high quality construciton. It has performed flawlessly for the 2-months I have had it. I think it has imporved my picture quality too.Important Notes:1) It requires a 3-prong outlet with true grounding to operate. I have an old house, and I needed an electrician to modify my outlet before using it as a 2-prong to 3-prong adapter won't work.2) The bright color-led lights on the front of the unit are always-on and can be distracting depending on the location of the unit relative to your television.
The device NEEDS a dedicated AC adapter.I am a salesperson and as such I coordinate meetings with various customer/prospect personnel and technical personnel at my company. I usually set up these conference calls and normally keep the notes of the calls. There are many questions and action items that need to be followed up on as a result of these meetings. This recorder allows me to fully participate in the call without worrying about keeping notes and when the call is over, I can go back and retrieve the entire contents of the call. I can then create notes of the call and send to all parties involved to verify that everyone is in agreement as to the action items from the call and who made what committments.I have 1 or 2 conference calls a day and this device allows me to make those calls as well as my normal call load and have a life.The sound quality is very good.It also has the ability to play the recording back into the handset if you want to allow a third party to hear the call.
I like this paste! it spreads nice, no drips! Looks cool! Used it with a CM Hyper 212+, temps stay down on my 125W cpu. Much better than CM paste!Mad Dog Techie Toyz Arctic Silver 5 Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound - Thermal paste
I've had my ibook (an older model) for almost 4 years. It's portable, reliable, fast, and beautiful.When I got it I was in a discussion group with seven people. By the end of the year 4 of the other 6 people got ibooks. One got a powerbook, and the 7th person has basically dropped out of the program (theology phd). Mere coincidence? Well, yes, probably.These Mac people are ingenious. For example, the power adapter is small with little flaps that open to allow one to wind the cable. This contributes to the computer being portable. The computer itself is very small and light. My girlfriend has a Dell that is 2 years younger, cost $250 more (350 counting the education discount) and is much heavier and slower. But I'm sure other models of Dell would do better.It almost never crashes, and has never gotten a virus. My university often sends emails about viruses going around, and in the past 5.5 years, not one pertained to Macs. The screen has broken three times, but I would call Apple who got a box to me that day to ship it to them, and the repaired ibook back to me on the morning of the second day. They deserve their reputation for best customer service. I did buy the extended warrantee though, and recommend it.On durability: a friend dropped his from 5 feet onto a concrete floor and had no problems. I once accidentally and stupidly dragged mine, in a patagonia messenger's bag, from the back of my motorcycle for about a mile. The bag and computer were fine.The beauty may seem a small thing, but it's such a pleasure to use that it helps when I'm not looking forward to working on a paper.It's been great for the past 4 years, but I'm looking forward to buying a new intel one in a year or so.
These are great speakers. The base is really strong and the high end is very clear with lots of power.
The viewing quality is great! Wide field of vision and 7X works great on the ocean,any more magnifacation would cause shaky viewing without digital stabilization.They feel good in your hands and have a good weight to them.I'm not sure if they float(not willing to test).They come with a wide neckstrap from extended wear without chafing,very comfortablt.The only thing that I don't like is the rangefinder.It's too complicated to use!You must know the height of an object to verify range,then adjust the lens dials to focus stadia line.They are an excellent value and a great deal!
Got the iRiver SlimX MP3 player for Christmas. I have CD-Rs and CD-RWs that contain MP3s and WAV files that play with no hitch. I have also played a few regular store-bought CDs. No problems.Best Features: a) Menu features. On the wired, not wireless, remote you can go through all the features. Too many to list but very self-explanatory. The standard set-up is good. Among them are intensity of blue light, amount of time the blue light stays on after you click something, beep sound. I changed the way the equalizer look from bars to wavy lines (only for show). I changed the "fast forward" speed to speed up how fast you can skip ahead in a song. It also has the ability to set up a fade in for songs when you start up the player so you don't get sound-shocked.b) Wired remote. The remote has 2 buttons on top. Push down on it and it goes to Menu. Click it to the right and left and it skips or goes back a full song. Do a hold to the right or left and fast forward through a song. The 2nd button on the top skips ahead or back 10 songs if you click it to the right or left. Here you also control the FM stereo. There is also a HOLD on the remote. On the bottom is the volume, EQ, Memory buttons. As well as play and stop.c) Slimness and batteries. Incrediblely slim and light. The batteries will even blow you away. They are very slim rectangle batteries that charge in the unit. Once you plug in the AC Adapter you can charge or discharge/charge the batteries. It held me through a full 2 hour flight. I have not fully tested the life yet. There is an included AA battery case. It looks like a pen and it plugs into the unit on the side. It is a battery backup should the rechargeables go dead. Nice to have.d) Sound. I was really impressed with the great sound. However, I did not like the included headphones. They are regular earbuds with no headset. Actually the earbuds are a little big and would not fit in my small ear. They kept falling out. Regular sound is about ~23. On the EQ you can adjust all settings to get it like you like it.Other upsides: Great shock protection. I think you can even adjust this setting in the Menu. Cool shiny silver look. Nice carrying case.Downsides: Earphones, wired remote (wish it were wireless) - wires can be bulky. Carrying case is nice but is cloth. Can not be clipped to anything.
Delivered on time and worked great in my HP laptop. No problems at all, and a great price.
Bought these for digital camera use and they have been excellent. Plenty of juice and lasting power for Canon S6 and Pentax K100 Super.
The HDMI cables work great, the video is crisp and clear, no need to pay more than $15 for these cables. These are a good deal -
How do you give 4 1/2 stars.? These binocs performed wonderfully. The zoom allowed me to sight animals and then close in for a really exciting tight view. I could observe behaviors that I would never have seen without them.Why the 1/2 star off. They are a little heavy and hard to keep steady at full zoom. I rarely went more than about 75% in, but that's plenty. A great value at this price point.
I purchased this router to replace 2 defective D-Link routers. As soon as I plugged the Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL router and transferred the 4 network cables from the old router it was on the Internet! After about 10 minutes I was able to program the wireless to the same SSID and Password key! I noticed right away that the router was no longer dropping the wireless signals. The only thing left to do is program my printer to the correct IP address. Setup was easy. The only gripe I have is I had to put in a password every time I changed screens inside the router. Other than that it's an excellent router!
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.
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.
Be careful all, this product is designed for 110v.I was surprised to find out this info, after the product crossed half the globe within 3 days of ordering. First the whole went out on the house, I tried unplugging all the electronics and tried it alone. Same thing happened.I dunno if it was mentioned somewhere in small lower case font, that this is just to be sold in the US, but iam writing this review so that no one makes my mistake.
I had a few reservations because it is so inexpensive, but have used it and am very happy with it. I use it with digital slr and telephoto lens, external flash. Very light, sturdy for my day to day amateur purposes. The levels are accurate and useful. The quick release mechanism works fine. Haven't needed leg stabilizers yet but are sturdy and good to know they are there if needed. No complaints about product or price.
Replaced a smaller center speaker with this Jensen, much better sound than before, and for 30 bucks it's a great buy.
works perfect and couldn't have been easier to hook up ! SOooo nice to be able to use the laptop without being tied to the desk.
So far, so good on the battery. It was easy to install and the phone works perfectly. The price was great too.
It's an ink cartridge. Nothing more to say really. It works, Lexmark charges too much for them though.
So far it works great. I haven't encountered any problem. Much cheaper than the Canon one.
Great Universal Remote. It was easy to program and can easily be customized. I purchased it on July 23, 2007 and have not had to change the batteries.
I was specifically looking for a camera to use for photographing my daughter's soccer games. I was upgrading from a Kodak dx7440. I wanted good optical zoom (which at 12x is outstanding) AND as little delay as possible from pressing the shutter to the picture being taken. I REALLY liked this camera, except, the shutter delay is just too long for action shots - the action was long gone by the time the picture was taken and it's really impossible to anticipate a shot and get it right. The controls are easy to understand and use. The large LCD was great. The Kodak EasyShare software is easy to use; in fact, I use it with my other camera also. Long story short, I returned this camera and...gulp...took the dive and purchased the new Canon XTI Digital SLR through Amazon. LOVE IT! Action shots are outstanding! Not a "pocket" sized camera, but sure gets the shots at those soccer games!
I bought this backpack mainly because of a few key points: excellent price for the value, fits DSLRs with battery grip or larger pro models, fits 70-200mm with lens hood reverse mounted on it. Very flexible configuration options with Velcro internal compartments, well put together overall, and many pockets for your gear. I can't say anything bad about this bag, it's very nice all around!
I have 2 of these. They work well, simple to use and well worth the money. You do need to have a windows environment to transfer music and playlists.
When returning a unit under warranty, they replaced it with a cheap model. Their customer service is the worst!! The 3050's are unrepairable so they replace them with cheap models. I will never use a Magellan product again. They will not return calls as promised. You'll be sorry...
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.
The camrea worked great until the warranty expired. Had it fixed and in four monthe it is out again.There is a web site somewhere about all of the complaints.Just bought a Cannon.
I got this printer bundled with the Kodak P880 camera and I love the camera, but the photos on this printer always come out with a dull, grayish look, like the color is washed out. I have had them developed elseware and the colors are beautiful.I had problems with it not recognizing that it has paper in it or saying it wasn't Kodak paper, when it was. I've had problems with it not knowing it was connected to the computer. Today, it decided to stop recognizing it's USB port, so I give up. I wish I hadn't bought all the stupid paper and color cartriges.Now I have to go through the ordeal of convincing my husband that I need yet another printer. *sigh*
The problem with the video-changing brightness= You cannot run it through a VCR or other device. It must be directly connected to the tv. Also...it helps if your tv is digital... The brightness is an issue when you have the device near or running through other electronic devices.Other issue. After 20 minutes of dvd playing, it starts making a chopping sound...and each frame starts skipping. POJ. I knew I shoulda gone with the Sony....
The Zumo works great. It's well built, water proof and easy to use. I was able to down load a route like I wanted and it followed it to a tee (you have to set it to "Off Road" mode). The fuel gage is nice to have it gives you a heads up before the low fuel light comes on. I wish it would show the speed limit like my Nuvi does. I would recommend it and I would buy another one.
This device eliminates the headache of having to worry about buying batteries constantly when I'm traveling. I travel quite abit on my motorcycle and can just plug it in to my aux. inlet.
This is a beautiful, feature-packed mp3 player. I've owned this player for almost 6 months, and I've never regretted choosing it over other hard-drive based mp3 players available.The H140 is almost the same size as the 40GB iPod, (about a quarter of an inch thicker and 9 grams heavier than the iPod), but has more features - most importantly, much better battery life. The iRiver manual claims up to 16 hours of battery life. Manufacturers' claims are usually exaggerated, being based on "ideal" conditions. But I've gotten 13-14 hours of playing time on a charge, and that's twice what you'd usually get from an iPod. Hard drive based players typically spin the drive either when (1) navigating menus, or (2) when you select a song to play. Once you select a track, the player loads the file to memory, and the hard drive shuts down. Battery life depends a lot on how you use the iRiver. If you load a play list and then just sit back and listen, the charge will last longer. On the other hand, if you fiddle with it a lot and keep switching songs after only listening to each a few seconds, the hard drive will spin constantly and battery life will not be as good. In any case, the iRiver offers the best battery life of any hard drive player in its class.The iRiver plays mp3, wma, wav, asf and ogg format files. It reads ID3 tags (V1, 2, 3) and displays the ID3 information, if available. If no ID3 information is available, it displays the file name. I've had no problem with mp3/wav/wma/ogg files at various bit rates, both CBR and VBR.The FM tuner works well. You can save up to 20 stations to memory. The voice recorder is handy for dictating quick memos, like where you parked your car or a phone number, and works well off the internal microphone (or you can attach the included external microphone). Since the H140 has a built-in hardware mp3 encoder, you can also record from the Line Level input or the Optical input at any bit-rate you choose. For playback, you can select from various preset equalization settings, or create your own.Navigation is not as intuitive as the iPod, but it's not hard to get used to. Once you're accustomed to it, it's easily as fast as navigation on the iPod. One big advantage the iRiver has is the LCD on the remote (which the iPod lacks). This is very handy, because it makes it completely unnecessary to ever remove the player itself from your belt clip or pocket or backpack. The remote can control ALL the functions of the iRiver. You can lock either the player or the remote (or both) so you won't have to worry about accidentally hitting a button.The iRiver comes with Moodlogic's software for organizing your music, and device drivers for your operating system. If you use Windows XP, you don't need to load anything. The iRiver is automatically recognized and shows up as a drive in Windows Explorer when you connect it with the USB cable. If you use WinAmp on your PC, you don't need the Moodlogic software either. The iRiver can read WinAmp play lists (*.m3u files).Sound quality is very good, possibly the best of any portable mp3 player I've used. You can dramatically enhance the sound quality of ANY mp3 player by substituting better headphones and buying an external amplifier, but that makes it less portable. When I use the iRiver with a set of Sennheiser HD600 headphones and a tiny cMoy amplifier, it sounds as good as the headphone output from my stereo.
This product has worked well as advertised. It installed easily in a win xp system and arrived with amazing alacrity.
Pros: Slim, attractive, easy to see screen, good reception.Cons: Despite what the descriptions say, there is NO TEXT TO SPEECH!! I don't think I'll be hanging onto this for too long because of it. Also, it doesn't actually bring you directly to your address... if you want to go to 59 Main St, it will bring you to a range of addresses, like 1-400 Main St. It also doesn't seem to be all that accurate, almost like the map takes a little while to update itself to where you are. I'm considering getting rid of it.
I got this for 2 reasons, to charge the sansa with out a PC, and to use a better hook up to my stereo. One thing that didn't seem clear in the reviews was if it comes with a wall plug or not, and yes it does. So you don't need a computer. It hooked up easily to my stereo, and I think gives better sound than just pluging into the earpiece jack.The remote works, ok pretty limited thought. It's not going to do the same as a $200+ Ipod dock, but it does simple things. I would have like to spend a few more dollors and got to do more things with the remote, it wont let you choose albums. you can fast foreward, reverse, or volume.I gave it 5 stars because of price/functionability (sp?) If it cost more and had the limited remote features I would have gave it less starsIt also comes with 2 bases for the different sansa models. It seems well made it came with the needed cables to hook to me stereo.
This product works perfect. I needed an adapter to conect my Renualt Megane antenna system with a new Alpine car head unit.
It's a great card, seems fast to me although I'm not packing it as full as some of the other reviewers seem to be. I use it in a Canon S3 IS, lets me take picture after picture at the highest size and quality without ever having to worry about running out of space, though I always transfer the images to my computer as soon as I can so the card is completely empty the next time I use it. Some people have said it seems fragile/brittle, but it seems about as sturdy as any normal sd card to me and I haven't ever felt like I'd break it. Another issue I heard from some people is that it seems to get stuck in their camera, mine pops in and out of my camera with no problem at all.All in all it's everything I expected it to be, works great, no problems, a good purchase in my opinion.
We were really excited about this purchase. We saved a lot of money. No sales taxes and free shipping. You cannot beat that. THe price was just right and the television performed more wonderful than expected. THe only problem was I could not get a sound or a good pic. The colors were just not there. I spent hours on the line with Sharp technicians. Well Then I thought HDMI is what this is. Purchased a HDMI cable and VOLA~!!!!!!! a beautiful pic and the sound was there. THank you AMAZON. Debbie MCbRoom
As I was searching for a new camera, I came across this new one since having it lives up to its potential. There were many different ones that I wanted to choose but the features I found to be above average. Also not because it is Microsoft its suppose to be better quality, but because the ease of installation, and the quality of call. I highly recommend this camera to anyone new to the webcam world.
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.
Amazon cancelled my order with the ridiculous reason too.Your credit is ZERO to me now~Liar!
This cable has done it's job and better. It performs like the high end HDMI cables such as Monster. If you want to enjoy your high definition experience without going broke, get this cable.
If you receive a pack of these Fuji CDR that has "Made in Japan" on the wrapper - then you have Taiyo-Yuden CDR. But beware--if it says "Made in Taiwan"--you're getting junk. Be sure to check for this before you buy (if possible) or before you remove the wrapper.Fuji recently changed manufacturers - judging by the change in packaging in the local stores.There are really only 4 high-quality CDR makes I trust with my life:1. Taiyo-Yuden2. Verbatim (Datalife PLUS products only including "Vinyl CDR")3. Ricoh (products made in Japan)4. TDKIt is noteworthy that I have had absolutely no problems with the Imation brand, but I cannot highly recommend them, because they are manufactured by CMC, who makes notoriously cheap discs often marketed under other brands such as Memorex and K-Hypermedia.That's not to say that many people have had luck burning to the cheaper media -- but I wouldn't want to be the one who tries to read the disk somewhere 6 months to several years down the line only to come up with a read error! This has happened to me before and I won't be fooled again...
I've been buying the generics for some time, usually the black diamonds, which are about 25 dollars but only 6 months warranty, these lenmars have 2 years and work and fit great. little tight but work rt in.
Well, it was good for about 5 weeks after that it just died. No battery replacement would bring this baby back to life. At least I got to keep the arm band.Save your money.
I will start off by saying I've had a CoolPix 800 for 1.5 years and was very satisfied with it. However, as I progressed with learning photography, the camera did not allow me to do all I was wanting to do. The 2x zoom got old having to deal with the teleconverter which did not allow a wide shot to be taken while on without a periscope effect. The lack of settings control wore thin as I experimented with more advanced picture scenes. I decided to upgrade to the 995 with the 4x zoom being a big factor in my decision along with allowing more control. I now had 4x zoom without my cumbersome teleconverter and could trick it to use my wide angle WITH the flash. Note: That is with the old WC-E24 lens, not the WC-E63. You'll still get a 'shadow' by trying to use the flash with the WC-E63 lens. Here is what I've gained from my use thus far:This camera is suited for those who want more control. Auto mode works pretty well for anyone just like my 800, but if you aren't going to take advantage of the Manual mode, you may be paying for too much camera. That being said, I had gotten used to my CP-800 doing most of the work. I was completely mortified in the beginning that my 'better' 995 was producing much softer, almost out-of-focus pictures. As others have mentioned, READ READ READ the manual. I'm still in the learning process of this camera since I do not take pictures every day. However, I have absorbed more knowledge of how to use this camera. My pictures have now exceeded what I could do with the CP-800 after tweaking image sharpening, overriding shutter/aperture/etc settings, and turning continuous AF off. The latter reduces lag in taking pictures and stops most of that clicking noise the lens part makes (normal for this camera).The camera has tons of features and it pays to check up on how to use them. ISO settings go up to 800, although the pictures genuinely turn up noisy (use noise reduction!). Try also 'bulb' (ISO 100) if you have a tripod and steady night subject - it'll turn out vastly better. The QuickTime inclusion was a nice bonus, but more of a gimmick. This is no digital video camera. The new rechargeable battery is wonderful. I thought this would be bad, but with only one extra battery, I was able to shoot around 200 pictures with the second battery still going. Be sure to get the 8x or higher speed CF cards as the writing lag will drive you crazy on the old 4x ones. The 16MB that comes with the camera is 8x. The new Quick Review is great to quickly see your picture while being able to still take another. You can even zoom in on your pictures while reviewing them to get a better idea of what you got (or didn't get) in the picture. The pop-up flash reduces red (and evil green cat/dog) eye while also allowing the WC-E24 to work (don't tell it that the lens is there and it'll work without a nasty shadow). There are many more resolution settings with a 3:2 setting for those wanting a 35mm-sized picture. TIFF is available in 2048x1532 and 3:2 (2048x1360) for those 'perfect' shots. I could go on and on about all of these features, but I'm limited in space :-). It's sufficient to say that most everything is selectable and it takes a while to get used to all of them.The CP-995 is a great camera for those wanting more from a digital camera. Those wanting a quick, out-of-the-box camera may want to look to some of Nikon's less feature-filled cameras (CP-800 is highly recommended!) The 995 really shines once you start to learn to use the features. It will take some time to figure which settings work best, but the results are absolutely worthwhile. Feel free to ask me any questions on the camera.
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.
I recieved my Sigma 70-300mm DG for my Pentax Kx. However, I kick myself becuase I just realized I did not order the APO version like I thought.... No worries. So far the lens works great.I have read; some people were having focusing issues and/or low lighting issues. This is a telephoto lens (long barrel = Less light); therefore, to take nice shots one should adjust thier apature / shutter speed for lighting conditions.After messing around with my camera settings and knowing what this lens is and is not capable of(which is very little), I am having a great time shooting everything I see. So far if I find I am having some clearity issues, it is NOT the lens, it is usually due to my camera settings. Which are always fixed with an adjustment to my apature and/or flash depending on the conditions Im shooting in. The images I shoot are clear and sharp. Again this lens is awesome for the price of $144.I have yet to experience any lens creeping when it is fully extended, nor have I experienced any AF issues. However, when shooting Macro, I rarely use AF.Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung SLR Cameras
Great set of radio's. I have tried them at over 6 miles and they are crystal clear and work well. The earpiece and remote mic work well also.
I am giving this five stars because I cant give 4.5. I had the camera for about a month and the screen became bluishly hued. I guess the Lcd might have cracked. I sent it to Canon and got it repaired for free. For a very compact camera,, it takes really good pictures. The manual mode with a good adjustment is adequate. The pictures are a little on the soft side. Night pictures are decent, but the camera really shines on cloudy days. The flash is okay for the most part. 4MP suprisingly takes really good pictures, I was skeptic gettig this camera because of the resolution, but it does look amazing. I love the macro mode a lot. The camera itself is sexy, on par with my ipod. It's light in the pocket but feels substantial when held. You wont appreciate the size until you hold it. It fits you pockets easily. If you want the best in ultracompact/best picture quality, you cant go wrong with the Canon SD series
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 had piles of CD's laying around - some in jewel cases, some in small storage wallets. Got this to put them all in one place. I like it - seems well made and sturdy, and it's easy to re-arrange pages or contents as you want. Keeps the dust out and takes up the space of a large notebook on the shelf. I am very happy with it!
This is a good purchase, it fits my samsung NV 15 camera perfectly. Its also a reasonable price. I would recomend it to anyone who has an NV series.
I only took a few pictures with the G7, but the experience was a definite 5 stars! The G7 would have been a keeper had I not received an email the day following delivery announcing the new G9 at the same price of the G7; but with 12 mp, a half-inch larger screen, more pixels, updated facial recognition technology, and a little better ergonomics for the thumb. However, any owner of the G7 should be pleased as it's a great camera. I'm coming from a G4 and it's been extremely dependable and the G7 was light years in improvements.
I received the GPS as a gift and I love it. I'm not very tech savy, this was real easy to setup and even easier to use. I would recommend it to a friend.
Item is not suitable for Fuji S5000 - camera will not fit into case
I have found this product very easy to use, although I discovered a number of routes resulting in dead ends (roads not completed). Good to have maps covering USA and Europe - at a very good price. I recommend a hard case (as it is easy to damage the touch panel if pressed or dropped). Friction mount is more flexible than windscreen mount.
As with all the others, it does NOT work. It is either hit or miss with these adapters. Cost more to send back than to it is worth. Threw it in the trash. Best way to get a working adapter is to take your computer (if possible) to the store and keep trying one until you find one that works. That is what the salesman at the local computer store told me to do and after trying several I found one that works. Don't waste your time or money with this one.
This card is one of the worst videocards I've ever owned. It's slow with a average picture also the DVD play back stinks. I had a 16MB Vanta that came with my computer that had the a better picture and ran faster. Altought on the up side the features are not to bad.
I have had three of these since 2003 and they STILL all work great. Greatest purchase I have made regarding my car sound system.
be sure to know that this will not work o no new systems, win 7 ,vista, xp basically anything over a windows 98
This is the worst product of all time. The sound quality is execrable even when there is no fm station anywhere near the frequency you've chosen. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
I have a Sky Fi II and my girlfriend wanted one for herself So I got her the Sky Fi III, She won't go anywhere without it
it looks cool, I take back my review, after testing all available freq. this device work very well at 88.1
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!
These headphones are great for everything from running to listening on an airplane. My only qualm is that where the headphone cord meets, one side is much longer than the other and you look a little foolish wearing it. Otherwise the product is great with excellent bass and treble qualities that are usually found in higher end headphones.
We were surprised with how well the pictures turned out from this camera. We tested it out in our pool and had a great time trying out the still and video modes. We cannot wait to take it with us to the Keys next week!The buttons are easy to push and the screen makes it much easier to see what you are photographing. Pictures are better when the water is clear. We tried out the underwater mode but we honestly didn't notice a difference.
This stuff is awesome. looking to buy another bottle of the family size. It doesnt drip. Goes on nice and with the microfiber cloth is just awesome. I was scared at first to use it on my 65 inch toshiba dlp tv. so i tried it on my laptop screen dell i9300. Stuff made the screen like i just bought it. Well i didnt think twice to do it to my monster size tv. I used it and love it. Took finger prints off with no problem. I recommend this stuff now. If anyone needs further info on this product email me stroise256 on aol.
Still new to this radio and haven't been able to spend too much time with it, but I did want to say that I went to Radio Shack yesterday 10/27/11, to get an antenna and saw this exact radio for $65. I paid $90 two weeks ago. Bummer.
This set has great image. I have not explore all the capabilities yet but there sure is ample connections to offer. I bought this set mainly for it's dual coaxial inputs. I connect one to an indoor antenna and is able to receive over-the-air HD signal, which looks awesome. The other coaxial input I hook it up to the back-feed from a Dish Network HD DVR receiver. The image from the Dish is not HD but I'm happy with it. Although I do think the poicture can be better when viewing regular resolution programs.
I can say worked well for what i wanted. It connects to my TV and lap top. I also have it on my computer.
The base makes using the Lansky sharpener less awkward. It gives you a steady base to rest the sharpener 'jaws' on. I initially wanted to get the c-clamp base, but I opted for this one because it was a few dollars cheaper at the time. With a spring clamp from home depot (like a big clothes pin?) it stays where I put it on the table and works just as good.
These earphones changed my experience with the 30GB Zune. It makes the music sound better especially with the extra bass. It's also very comfortable and cheap!!! It's worth it. I wish there are other colors besides white.
I have been using this camera for just over a month now and am very pleased. The picture quality is excellent and the lens is a real gem.Pros:1. The lens. The 12x optical zoom is very useful and surprising good in low light situations.2. Stability control. This is not found in many moderately priced super-zooms (Canon S1-IS not withstanding).3. Compact size and lightweight.4. Autofocus assistance lamp. Allows camera to focus in low light situations. Look for this feature as you compare with other cameras (e.g. Canon S1-IS doesn't have it).Cons:1. Only 3.1 Megapixels. However, if you want more you can pay more (Lumix FZ-20 is 5MP).2. Proprietary battery. It is a very compact and lightweight battery however. Still, I'd prefer AAs.
I learned the hard way to use only genuine Epson ink cartridges. I tried some off brand ones and even a recycled one in my previous printer and had nothing but trouble.
I bought this scanner/printer/copier/faxer because it seemed to be compact and my office is very small. Well, it doesn't work with many of my programs! Trying to update the software is like trying to read a "How to build a Space Rocket Manual!" I can never get my software to update. It is NOT self updating, they spit out loads of complicated instructions as if you have to rebuild the computer, in order to update the lousy software. I have MSWorks and it refuses to let you use the "portrait" format for printing no matter WHAT you do.It thinks up ways to waste paper every chance it gets. If you reload the ink, it spits out test pages. If you turn it on, it spits out test pages. If you see it is printing wrong and tell it to stop, you have to close all your programs, then RESTART your computer in order to clear out the old documents and then print new ones. The programs ALWAYS hangs up when you tell it to delete the current documents (because they are printing wrong again).Scanning is complicated. It does allow you to set various methods and quality,(DPI) so it can scan really sharp pictures, but you can NOT use the scan button on it, you must ALWAYS use the computer scan button. I don't know WHY they put the scan button on the printer, if you can't use it!If you run out of paper and reload you MUST PRESS COPY for it to "notice" the new paper. One reviewer said this was still a mystery to him as the help that came with the printer and the manual are lousy.It WASTES ink! It tells you half way through, you are out of ink, it doesn't print very many pages and the ink is PRICEY. I found if you remove the cartridge, shake it up and re-install it, then it keeps right on printing alot longer. However, it insists on wasting paper and ink by printing tests sheets when you reinstall the ink. I find this maddening!I bought business card paper specifically designed for this type of inkjet printer and it randomly prints the cards. Sometimes it ignores the margins, so your cards are printed all wrong (and won't tear apart correctly). So I tore off the margin (it is pre-cut for tearing off later) and reloaded. Now it noticed the margin, so it skipped down and printed the cards WRONG again. I wasted about 100 cards to get a page of 10 to print out correctly. It might print one page correctly, then print the next messed up.I HATE THIS PRINTER!I will never buy another HP product ever again. Just the fact that I can't get the software to update and it won't work with several of my favorite programs is frustrating.Also, f you try to print pictures, it seizes control and gives you all the options except the one you want. It won't just center a picture on the page and let you print that. It always prints it off center or sloppy. It never will print the pictures the way you want them.It was designed to waste ink, to waste paper, to waste time. A pathetic product. It works, if you have LOADS of time and money to fuss with all it's idiosyncrasies.HP product help is a myth!My first printer, cheap CANON printer, lasted me over TEN years through numerous windows updates, and it just kept on printing. It printed when I lived at sea, it printed on shore, it kept right on printing until some wild cat tore open my screen window and destroyed my CANON printer. I am SO sorry, I didn't have the opportunity to buy another CANON printer, it worked with all my programs and worked flawlessly.Do not buy HP printers or products, unless you just like to throw your money away.
This router is so much easier to setup than Linksys. So far it's been very reliable. Great for the price.
I owned a Netgear 624 router for a few years, and it had worked great. One day the DHCP function decided to stop working, and my network was dead. Since I didn't want to be bothered trying to upgrade the wireless devices I own to an N protocol, I decided the smartest thing to do would be to replace the old 624 with a new one. Made perfect sense, right?The new one is terrible. I didn't really pay attention to hardware and firmware revisions between the old router and the new one, but suffice it to say that I wish I could re-incarnate my old router. A few somewhat quantitative examples: Nothing else has changed but swapping a new router for an old one.Connection strength: Office used to be excellent, now very goodPatio used to be very good, now goodStreaming video: Previous- could view video files from my network storage devices (NAS)Now: Video will pause to wait for dataFinding the network: Old Router: Rock solid- network was always listed under "View Available Wireless Networks"New Router: Sometimes it isn't there. Sometimes it comes back by itself, sometimes you have to power cycle the router.Dropped connections: Old Router: Hardly ever-maybe once every couple months.New Router: Once every couple hours.There are a few more other bugs.Occasionally the wireless connection to my laptops will slow down, and only rebooting the laptop seems to clear the problem. Not sure why this should happen like this, but the problem started with the new router.The "attached devices" menu option in the router is unreliable. It often doesn't show devices which I know are connected, because I can address them. Not a big deal, but certainly something that should be implemented correctly.I also have one device (a dell all-in-one printer) that seems to work best with a fixed IP address. (Don't ask...this took a 1/2 hour with a very smart gentlemen in the Philippines to work out). The old router had no problem assigning this a fixed IP address. The setup screens on the new router are the same, and about 75% of the time, the router assigns the printer the desired address. The rest of the time, it gives it a random address.Netgear tech support was...well- not very supportive. After an hour on hold, I was connected. The gentlemen on the other end of the phone made no sense. Luckily a friend was visiting who is a native speaker of the language in question. After a minute he handed the phone back to me and said "that person makes no sense in any language". Score one for 3rd world tech support.I will probably unload this thing on Craig's list- who needs the hassles of Best Buy.The old router was a great piece of equipment, and I have a Netgear switch was has been a flawless performer. Not sure what I will replace this with- since Linksys and D-Link seem to have their own problems.
Its wonderful and has all which one needs to have for recording and playing.Lots of files could be stored and its very easy to work on with USB connectivity
The screen on this unit is almost impossible to read outdoors, especially in sunlight. The engineers who designed the blue and white display must never have tried it outdoors. Really a poor design unless you never go outside.
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.
The Midland 1001Z is an overall decent radio at first glance. The compact size and easy installation was a plus. I thought that you couldn't go wrong with that price, and maybe that is still true. It worked great for a month. Then one week after the Amazon return window closed, it stopped working. Completely dead. Every other piece of electronics in my vehicle was functioning fine. My recommendation, save your money up and buy a better radio. Sure, you can always send it in under the three year warranty, but after the shipping and handling costs, you might as well have just bought a new radio.
This cable works perfect for my 40" Sony LCD HDTV. When I was at Circuit City, I was told that I must buy a $100 Monster cable. After reading some reviews I decided I would "take a chance" on this cable. My picture and sound quality is just as good as any HDTV I've looked at that uses the more expensive $100 cable. Go ahead and save yourself $75 and get this one!
This mount comes in two seperate pieces, an adapter that screws onto the handlebar and a battery case that snaps onto the adapter and the GPS. The result is an excellent fit which is secure and will prevent the GPS from falling off when riding over any terrain. The battery case is interchangable with the other Garmin mounts and works well. Definitely a good purchase.
works great.. cancels all the noise around me..cant hear nothing except music when i put these on..good product for the price - definitely would recommend it to others
I recently converted all my VHS tapes to DVD's so all my past video's of 40 years fit into this one container!
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've been using a Netalog TransPod All-In-One Car Power Adapter and Charger because it came with a used 2nd generation ipod I bought in 2005. It did the job but it had some irritating quirks: for example it was very hard to tune accurately and the iPod/Transpod combination was heavy enough that it damaged the lighter socket it plugged into. My old iPod died recently and I bought a 4th generation video iPod to replace it, and the Griffin iTrip to replace the Transpod. What a difference! The iTrip is tiny, unobtrusive, and puts no stress at all on lighter sockets. The sound from the iTrip is much clearer, the digital tuner much easier to work with, and by using International mode you can avoid almost any interference. Its good looking too, even if it does kind of hang around on the dash. I'm very happy with this purchase and would buy it again in a heartbeat.
with the 6 gigs of flash memory, you can fit quite a few songs, battery last a long time, I added one more gig of memory by using the SD (micro) expansion slot, the only thing is now when i turn it on, it has to refresh the database, which can take some time, but overall, I'm happy with it, nice display, the buttoms could be easier to push, but the player is easy to learn and use, nice quality too
Good price for a no frills 2.5" drive enclosure. Great to slip a spare drive in for portable use.
I'm pushing 2 Cerwin Vegas Int 152s and a pair of 12 Clcs and it sounds great.Quite disappointed with customer service at Cerwin Vega. Unable to answer basic and fundamental questions reagrding setting up this 2 Channel amp to run my 4 speakers. In any event the amp is able to push both pairs with clarity and without distortion. The amp is heavier than it looks. 40 lbs. Whew!The blue display lights are cool. They are not orange as displayed on many photos.
I got my pink ipod mini about a week ago as sort of a pre-Christmas present. Anyway I love it. With the itunes cards which target also sells it is really easy to download music. I would like to suggest that anyone who does get a ipod mini should get an ipod dock, not a mini ipod dock. The mini ipod's are not plastic on the outside like the regular ipods. The ipod mini's have a brushed metal outer case and if you use the ipod mini with the ipod mini dock, your beautiful new ipod will get all scratched up on the front. I hope this helps anyone thinking of buying one of the ipods or mini ipods.
I've used this in a cabin in NH and during a few hour blackout at home. The light is too diffuse to read to, but it does the job to generally illuminate an area to keep you from bumping into walls or trip over a log. The radio works well, but it drains the power fast for some reason. The extras are neat too, like the siren and flashing lights and the ports to plug in cell phones. Well worth the cost.
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.
I travel regularly and like to watch movies on long airplane trips. The 80GB 5th Generation I-Pod was the perfect thing for me. The picture and sound clarity are impeccable. I can also keep all of my music with me no matter what I'm in the mood to hear. I can carry all of my contacts with me as well by syncing to Microsoft Outlook. This is great b/c entering the info in a cell phone is a long process. I am very pleased with the size, quality, and capabilities of the 80GB I-Pod.
I have some problems connecting to a previous USB hub. This one solve the problem. The equipments are coonected without problem and the most important is functioning very well.l
I just wanted to add more stars for my use of this recorder. I intended to use it only for my lectures at first but I couldn't use Dragon software for the professors' voices. How can they give me sample voices to train that software??? I bought &quot;bundle&quot; to get that software. I usually have 3 classes per day so I could use only LP mode and found out that using external mic is much better than the built-in mic from recorder.Later, I converted old songs from tapes (otherwise, they're going to die soon) by ST mode. I bought audio cable from RadioShack with ~$8 and connected between recorder and cassette player. I could listen with earphone or external speakers while recording (to cut off between songs). The sound quality was awsome even from old tapes! I even converted them into MP3 format but you'll need to save in high quality wav file format. Sometimes, I converted them into WMA format with MS Plus!. I could listen old songs from tapes with a MP3 player. It will be a nice gift for my father on Fathers' Day.Of course, it took time and required a lot of hard drive space and CDs but for me, worth it! I wish Sony should have bigger memory size for longer ST and SP modes, not just LP.
The product was just what I ordered/needed. I can't believe how fast it arrived.
Bought the first one and the drop outs are about every 6 or 7 words. As it records, it suddenly and consistantly muffles so you lose words. This just won't cut it if like me you are using a dictation machine to play it back and type it. The second one I bought has the loud whooshing background sound that makes the playback hard to hear. I just replaced my old Olympus mini cassette which was 11 years old and worked great till the day it died. This is one of Sony's take it or leave it products. Dealing with the customer support person was no great experience either. They are going to replace it but I have to pay for shipping back to them first (not reimbursable) before they will send me a replacement. Should the next one be junk (which I expect) I'm stuck. Save your money. If you need a mini cassette recorder buy the Olympus.
I bought this case for my new Dell Precision 4700 (their 15" model). Caution to all, the 15" Dell Precision does not fit in the laptop tray of the 1490 case. The computer is nearly an inch too wide for the foam insert in this case. Happily, I was expecting this since I read all the measurements beforehand. I spent about 45 minutes with an exacto knife and some gaff tape and I customized the interior of this case. I'm reasonably happy with it. As other reviewers have stated, the adhesive holding the velcro onto the inside of the case is a joke. It was half off when I received the case and after hardly touching the lid organizer while working on my custom foam work in the tray the whole thing fell out. I got it to stick pretty well with some pressure, but I don't care for the faux leather look anyway so I'm probably going to make my own custom lid organizer anyway.All in all this case is doing exactly what I wanted it to do. I paid top dollar for my new workstation replacement and I want to make sure it's not getting banged around while I travel.Always trust pelican cases.
Using these cables between my Hi-Def cable box and HDTV. They work great, don't waste your money on those over priced monsters.
I am a beginner. Have had NO problems with this camera. It is great. I would highly recommend it.
This bag will keep your camera safe. I have a Nikon D40, and it fits like a glove. However, there's not really enough room for any extra lenses, flashes, or other accessories.
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...
This is a wonderful pod for working outdoors, exercise, anything where you need max freedom on movement. Headphones need earclips or Jabra eargels to keep them in.
Very nice GPS. Bought it for my wife this past Christmas and she was thrilled. I am confident we will no longer get lost on our hiking trips. Would highly recommend if you are the adventurous type.
So far after almost 8 months using it it works great! not scratched and I can see the screen w/o glare under the sun way better than w/o this product. I also like how the screen is always clean compared to before when it was filled with fingerprints :/ The installation was easy as I searched throu forums on the net for the best way to do it. Which is doing it on the bathroom when it's all mist up after you turn on the shower with hot water. This was there's lest dust in the air and the installation is much cleaner hence no dust falls between the screen and the protector leading to air bubbles.
It worked for 7 months that's it. Not happy but like always you get what you pay for.
I had these headphones for a good year before one side went bad and stopped working. But given in-ear bud headphones these days, having an affordable pair for that long is actually a very very good thing. I listened with them on my Ipod almost everyday for at least a half hour each time. The fitting is snug and very comfortable, the sound quality and bass are very audible and satisfactory, and the highs don't come off as obnoxious and piercing. The frequency width i believe is about 6-23k Hz, which is a lot better than like 90% of headphones out there.If there are cons (given the 4 and not 5 star review) I'd have to say it's with the wire - they're just very "jelly" like in texture and feel a little overly sensitive, almost if I mishandle them too much it'll break, and the right ear "wrap around the back of the neck" design, while good and thoughful on Phillips' part, caused the left ear to have a little bit of an annoying tug when I would take these out walking, so these probably aren't of good choice for those looking for headphones to use while working out or jogging (for those, I'd suggest the "wrap around the back of the ear" in-ear phones that Sony is good at designing.)But for those who just want a good, affordable, comfortable, and all around satisfactory pair for casual use, you most likely won't do better than with these. If you're that type, do yourself a favor - buy these now.
will be ordering more of these in future. great seller & service. fast delviery. thanks
I'd heard about big cards delivering slow shutter speeds, so I tried to avoid the problem by spending extra money on the Ultra II, which promised to eliminate that problem.Sandisk doesn't deliver on that promise, as my experience with their offering has shown me. Maybe the 1 GB Ultra II *is* fast compared to other large cards, but I wouldn't know, since this is the only large card I've ever used (see note below). All I know is that there is a tradeoff I've made between small and fast, and big and slow, and that I shouldn't believe the sweet promises of this manufacturer's advertising staff.On the bright side, I don't have to worry about memory management issues, at least for the time being. I just have to accept that I'll no longer be able to take candids, shoot action shots on the fly, or do anything else that requires minimal lag-time between button-press and image-capture.I should have tested this card against others before buying it, which I definitely recommend you do before shelling out >$100 for one of them. I don't know if any stores would allow people to do that though, so if they don't, maybe ask a friend if you could borrow their cards for an hour to see how each performs for your intended use. Then pick the best one for you that's in your price range.-------note: I've only had three cards, including the one I'm reviewing here: (1) the 16 MB that came with my Canon A70, (2) a run-of-the-mill Viking 128 MB CF Card, and (3) a Sandisk 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card.
It charged in less than an hour, no documentation as to charging, but it's worked fine so far. I 'rescued' this laptop from a trip to the dump and have Sabayon mini edition running on it. Now it's portability is restored as well. I'm pleased with the product.
SOUND IS GREAT QUALITY AND SOUNDS AS IF FROM A MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE UNIT. I HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO MONTH AND IS DOES ALL AND MORE THAN ADVERTISED. GREAT BUY.
Nice design, that's about it. Not only is this desktop poorly designed but it also does not seem to like certain software/hardware combinations; coupled with the buggy windows XP pro, this machine will reboot frequently without warning...watch for HP spywares as wellGo check Dell or Sony first. I am returning mine.
What was I thinking buying Coby? My Ipod no longer works just because I pluged them in. Muddy sound at its best.
This is a nice router. I had a D-LINK 624 for 8 years before this and that router was my baby. It had one dirty flaw it kept restarting at any moment. I tried everything to fix the restarting issues with that router but it would not stop. It would do it at the worst moments too. So I moved to this router and man it is stable as a rock. I like it so far, so far so good. Time will tell the story.... This thing doesn't restart easily either. It reminds me of an old Cisco router we paid $30,000 for back in the day!
I have used this printer for almost a year, upgrading from the HP PSC 950. It is FAST, works very well, and uses ink about average amount. Be sure to have extra tanks on hand. Once you get a low ink message, you get about 4-5 days before you have to replace. Once ink runs out of 1 tank, printer will not function! I have purchased three 4-color packs from Amazon in the year I have used it. Photos are clear and crisp, love the multiple paper feed source where 4x6 or full size photo paper can be fed from lower compartment. The sheet feeder is great for copying several pages at a time but I haven't used it much. The card reader reads CF and SD quickly and reliably. The only downside is the size, but you gotta expect that from a multi-function printer.
Bought this item in hopes of working with my Sony headphones MDR-NC50- and it doesn't. Sony should make all their parts that connect to their products universally compatible to avoid confusion when purchasing. Also, they should make it so their cords don't wear out. Obviously, the cord gets a lot of use and is handled a lot, very susceptible to wear and tear. They should use different, more hearty materials to create these products. I spent over $200 for the headphones and virtually no sound came out after the cord wore off.Other than these manufacturer concerns, the item is fine. Cord is very thick and strong. Product came to my house very quickly and price was right. Unfortunately, I can't use the item.
I needed a functional, durable bag for my new MacBook: The STM Small Alley Case is well made, and a perfect fit for the computer, and it's got several pockets for my external mouse and the power brick and cord. It's also got a couple of document-sized pockets (front and back) that will hold a small paperback or some files. And though I'm not likely to use it, the bag comes with a little removable, velcro-closure cellphone/mouse pouch on the shoulder strap.I like the vertical configuration, and the notebook pocket looks to be adequately padded. Solid construction, durable nylon zippers, nice color (I got the carbon). Good-looking, and should last awhile. If you're looking for a sturdy bag that fits the MacBook and carries the essentials, this one is worth checking out.NB: The Alley comes in a larger size to accommodate 15-inch laptops. And despite what the product description says, the pockets aren't baggy mesh (of which I'm not a fan) - they're made of the same sturdy material as the rest of the bag.
The fidelity with the wireless FM modulator is poor. The unit is convenient if you don't mind a muffled sound (the high end is very poor or non-existant). I switched to the more cumbersome cassette adapter which improved the music quality significantly. Direct connect would be ideal however. The modulator was free with purchase but I got what I paid for.
- for much less than at the store! Who could ask for more?!
The reason why it took me so long to write this review was because I couldnt stop listening to my headphones. The add says proline 750, I ended up getting the newer, pro 750. Thanks man, I was like of disappeared because I was expecting the blue ones in the picture but thats alright. I recommend these headphones for anyone who sits at home, listens to music, watch tv, or do beat making. Do not buy these if your wanting to constantly take them out of the house, they are big and will annoy you. Other then that these are amazing. Once again thanks
They might sound bad to me because I am used to Audiophile headphones. But they don't sound terrible. Nice clean highs, but the bass is a little muddy. Maybe it will clear up in time as they burn in, but for the price... I especially like the volume control and headphone input. It works excellent and matches my system. But these speakers are great for the price. If I spent 100 on them I would be mad with the sound quality, but for less than 30, they are excellent. I just picked up a new pair of speakers which sound way better than these and they were cheaper too. Check out my other reviews on which speakers I got. These will be sitting in my closet for a backup pair, not worth sending them back.
We received an earlier version of this frame a year ago, and have been very pleased with it. Great resolution, and no problems after a year's worth of use.This model is considerably improved. The program to transfer images from a PC to the frame is much easier to use, and the frame holds many more pictures. The three different frames are a nice touch, and don't look like add-ons. While this frame is somewhat more expensive than other brands, it is worth the additional money.
This PC is has a graphics chip that is largely incapable of doing much of anything with Vista beyond the Areo interface. It won't play games beyond the minimum level graphics levels. It's not very good a displaying home movies or pictures either. If you get it, plan on getting a new graphics card with at least 256 on-board memory, a new power supply (to support the new graphics card) and some more memory (RAM) for the machine itself. (With Vista 1 gig of RAM is not really enough)Another irritation: the power button is on the top of the tower. I've managed to accidentally shut the thing down in the middle of working on projects which are then lost because it shuts down before it saves anything that is open at the time.This PC with XP would be an awesome machine but with Vista... um... black hole money pit.If you wipe Vista away and install XP... then I'd give this PC 5 stars. With Vista... 2 stars... 1 and a half really... well maybe just one...Personally to save what I can, I'm doing the wipe Vista route and installing XP Pro. A new copy of XP Pro costs less than a new graphics card, new power supply and more memory!
Pro: Sound great.Con: Don't expect to use them for more than 3-4 months... the material used to cover the wire is flimsy and *will* disintegrate if exposed to the sun or if not super careful.I just got off the phone with Sony ... wire issues are *not* covered by warranty. The cost to replace is $26.12 from Sony Repair for what is considered out of warranty damage.
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.
The US Robotics 5633 installed to the USB without a glitch. The connection speeds have been consistent at 49-50K with no disconnects.This is my third US Robotics modem, and they've all performed well.
Purchased this charger in early February along with a new battery pack for the Ibook. Charge burned out last weekend. Going to try an off-brand to see if have any better luck.
Perfect for keeping my earbuds sorted out and untangled. The semi-hard case keeps things from getting destroyed in the abyss of my bags. I use this case for my gym bag and when traveling and use the little pocket in the top to keep spare buds in case one gets lost. My husband can fit his 2nd gen iPod Shuffle in the top pocket, making a neat package of his electronics in his gym bag.Definitely recommend this if you're looking for a small, cool way to store earbuds.
Bought to replace a stolen ipod. If you're more familar with microsoft, you'll like this unit more than apple/ipods. (Plus it's several dollars cheaper)
This is about as good as a bath radio can get. It absolutly puts the sony and other brand radios to shame. the build quality and feel of the radio let you know that you bought the right radio. if you want a radio for the bath do yourself a favor and spend a few extra dollars and get this one. you wont be sorry. its got an almarm, even abuilt in flashlight. sound quality is exelent for a bath radio its loud enough to be heard over the shower buttons are easy to read and use and the display is nice and big and is backlit.
Now that my 121s have finally died, I want to tell you about my experience with them.I inherited these from my brother after he had used them on his home recording studio for about 2 years, so they had alot of use and abuse by the time I got them.One of the satellites died soon after I got them, but the other two still worked and they still sounded awesome - better than many other more expensive speakers I listened to when I was looking at buying new ones, even in their 2-speaker condition. I am a singer and used them for rehearsal accompaniment/recording, home studio (instrumental), as well as for critiquing music for websites, etc - they got used ALOT, and abused some. This went on for over a year.I would recommend these to anyone - they sound wonderful, and they are HARDY little speakers!!Both bass and satellites give a strong, warm bassy sound with very good separation - I am able to pick out each and every instrumental and voice part, even at higher volumes with little or no distortion at all; I never once had interference problems either, even with other equipment running nearby. Specs say they are only 10 watts - can this be right? LOLI am picky when it comes to my music and these definitely meet and exceed! You will be very happy with them, especially in this price range. Altec has my business again with another 2.1 set on order - I am SOO looking forward to them! :)
**** 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***************************************This is not a review of iPod shuffle as such - great reviews are available already. Here is some information that might help in deciding which iPod to go for.Apple announced a major upgrade to the iPod lineup today (23 Feb 2005).The biggest advantage is the reduction in price ($ per GB) and improvement in battery life. Another significant change is that USB 2.0 is being emphasized although FireWire continues to be supported. AC adapter is USB based instead of FireWIre and the FireWire based AC adapter still sells as a separate product.The impact on iPod mini:> A new model, iPod mini 6 GB is introduced for $249> iPod mini 4 GB now priced at $199 ($50 down from earlier price)> Change in colors - now mini is available in new shades of Silver, Blue, Pink, and Green (the Gold color is discontinued)> Major improvement in battery life - up to 18 hours (was 8 hours earlier)> AC adapter ($29) and firewire cable ($19) no longer shipped with mini (you may not need them really)> iPod mini 4 GB and 6 GB now ship with only three things: earphones, belt clip, and USB 2.0 cable> The indicators on the click wheel now match the color of the iPod miniThe impact on bigger iPods:> iPod 40 GB is discontinued> iPod photo 40 GB is discontinued> iPod photo 30 GB (new product) replaces the 40 GB iPod photo and the regular iPod 40 GB> iPod photo 60 GB now costs $150 less -- $449 instead of $599> iPod photo 30 GB costs $349 ($150 less than iPod photo 40 GB and $50 less than regular iPod 40 GB)> iPod dock ($39), AV cable ($19), carrying case ($29), and firewire cable ($19) do not ship with iPod photo (you may not really need them)> Now we get three things with iPod photo: earphones, USB based AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable> In additon to the above, a firewire cable continues to ship with iPod 20 GB & iPod U2 edition> iPod photo Camera Connector is introduced - this can be used for connecting your digital camera directly to the iPodWith these changes, there is an interesting $50 gap between:> iPod 20 GB and iPod photo 30 GB> iPod mini 6 GB and iPod 20 GB (as earlier)> iPod mini 4 GB and iPod mini 6 GB> iPod shuffle 1 GB and iPod mini 4 GB> iPod shuffle 512 MB and iPod shuffle 1 GB (as earlier)Price, size, weight, and ease of use are major considerations while buying an iPod shuffle. If price is the only factor, iPod mini could be a better choice over shuffle. I have all the models of iPod (shuffle, mini, regular 40 GB, and photo 60 GB) and I find myself sticking to the iPod photo 60 GB since it carries all my music and has a better, color-based user interface.
Recipient has been asking for &#34;opera glasses&#34; for use at our loca symphony performances for ages. Hoping these will fit the bill. They seem just right now, but first test will be Jan. 13. A little hard to get the focus just right when trying them out. I'm expecting they'll work well for actual use.
Works as expected to. Be careful of short tubing runs if the tubing needs to bend. It can kink easily.
This HDD has a very poor interface to the cpu and the network. If you are looking to share a drive across the network you are better off getting the standard USB drive and sharing it from the server, or one of the network users. I have already sent my Ethernet drive back for the standard USB one.
I have been a Canon fan ever since digital cameras first came out. I've bought other brands, but always came back to Canon. I continually upgrade and have quite a few Canons, including the A710 IS with image stabilization. I was intrigued by the thought of a 10 megapixel and the reviews of the Canon G7. After receiving it, I was just incredibly impressed. It outdoes my other Canons. In the plain auto mode, the photos are superior and incredibly clear. They are so sharp, they look like professional photographs. I take photos in my classroom where the lighting is not very good and the G7 photos come out bright and clear. It is the one camera that I can just print without having to first adjust with the image editing programs. Even the movie clips come out clear and with detail. I took night photos in a parking lot of my car and you could see all the details and the night snapshot option was amazing. I haven't had a chance to use everything yet, but what I have used was very impressive. This is now my camera of choice. (And now what to do with all my other Canons!).
Keep it with Canon ink if you want the longest lasting, fade resistant colors. It's easy to look for knock-offs, but your images will show over time. I've had prints made 5 years ago, and they are still as crisp as the day I printed them.Its a bit spendy, but you get what you pay for!
I bought this as a cheap MP3 player for my daughter's birthday. I figured she'd lose it anyway. She was excited when she opened it, but two hours later, I'd seen enough. Turns on, then off repeatedly when connected to the computer through the USB connection, so computer can never fully sync with the device. Our other MP3 players work fine.COBY "customer support" is horrendous. First, "Damien" tells me that I must charge the unit for 4 hours. I argue with him that this thing takes a AAA battery, what's to charge! He gets back to me, agrees that it is defective. Then tells me they want a $6 MONEY ORDER to process a return. Returning to Amazon.
This is just my backup pack. I always purchase a backup box so when in in a printing job I don't run out.
well worth the money, lots of space for extras and more camras.Could not find it for a better price...very happy
i THINK THIS ITEM IS A GOOD POWER SUPPLY. I WOULD LIKED TO SEE A STRONGER ONE MAYB CLOSE TO THE SAME PRICE BUT, I M HAPPY WITH THE WAY IT PREFORMS.
I received the cable on time in the mail. The quality of the cable was above average and worked immediately.
I listened to the other reviewers here and did not buy the generic ink. Its not worth the hassle dealing with generic ink just for a few bucks. Stay with Canon and you won't be disappointed. The price on Amazon isn't a ripoff, and you'll just be more satisfied with the photo's that you print.
This remote is great for those moments you can't directly be behind the camera but instead in front. Also, this is a wonderful tool to avoid camera shake while taking a photo. Instead click the remote (when your ready) and avoid those blurry photos. Even better, if you're in the photo you can set your timer, then click the remote and it will start the timer at the moment the button is pressed. Nothing to setup, it's ready to go. Great product and would recommend.
This is my second Pixma MP460. I bought the first one in 2006 and it finally gave out (ink absorber became full and could not fix it without sending to a Canon dealer?). I loved the old one and wanted a new one just like it. I printed thousands of pages on it with no complaints. Additionally this machine makes excellent photo copies.The newer models all seem to be lacking something. It was difficult to find another MP460, but I found this one and am so grateful. I just wish Canon would have continued it. A great machine.
Another reviewer has stated that this modem did not work with their MacBook Pro. I would think that it would as it works fine with my MacBook.Installation was a snap. Just plug it in and it works. There is no extra drivers that need to be installed.Another reviewer had mentioned an issue with there being interference with other cables. That is true, there is some of that sometimes, but usually it is not something you have to worry about. You should be aware that it could be a reason you are not connecting though, and move the cable away from other cables, or isolate it a little bit to begin with. I would certainly not let this influence your decision to get a Mac.An example of where you might have interference would be if a USB cable going to your printer crossed over the modem cable next to the MacBook. If there was interference and you were unable to connect to the internet, just plug the cables into different ports or flip them over.
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.
The is the most accurate GPS I have ever tested.It is a good overall unit.
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.
With this adapter there is no static at all. The only thing I wasn't crazy about is the on/off switch for the FM modulator. I was able to hide the switch in an unseen area of the car to avoid any tacky appearances or holes in the dash.
We have a long gravel drive and have tried multiple driveway alarms. The motion detectors go off with every wave of a weed or bush...the solar magnetic detectors only last approximately one year...so, we decided to invest in this driveway alarm. We have had it in place for a few weeks now and it is great! The only false alarm has been during a lightning storm. Other than that, it is accurate every time, unlike the others that go off in the middle of the night, when a weed blows, etc.This alarm is a little pricey compared to others, but had I bought it 5 years ago I would have saved all the headaches with the other cheaper versions.I would recommend this driveway alarm to anyone who has a long driveway because the signal is received from hundreds of yards and you have plenty of time to react to someone coming up your drive.It also has a volume control so you can adjust to your needs.Very nice product.
I was suprised to get these last Christmas as I considered them fairly expensive but now that I have them I consider them an integral part of my TV room experience. They are so comfortable, I can fall asleep with them on and not notice it. The sound quality is excellent and there is certainly no problem with their power or audio levels.The self-charging station is awesome and it will play for many hours on one charge.I have no issues with the distance afforded by this unit as I have never reached the limit normally getting up to go in another room but, like any wireless product, it will get a little staticy when I turn my head in a specific way in the room. But that is the fault of other interferences I have in the house. Excellent product!
The camera was very easy to set-up (even a novice should have no problems). It is amazing the ease at which you can access the camera from the web and pan/tilt around a room and see what is going on in fairly good quality. I have been very happy with it's proformance for over a month of use and would recommend it for people who need to see remotely what is happening in their house or monitor a medium size room (12x16 or so).
I have several of the Pelican storage boxes in various sizes and find them to be very durable with strong latches and watertight seal. Primarily I use them to safeguard electronic gear when the equipment is being transported or stored. They are available in a multitude of sizes so one can be purchased that fits whatever item you want to protect.
I have had more MP3 players than I care to admit. Seeing I research everything to death before I buy it and this was no exception. This player fit all my criteria. NO Lithium Batterys. Had To Play MP3 and WMA had to have an equalizer and have a expanable slot and be around $100.00.During my nuclear research I found that this player had the SRS audio enhancement system built in. There are only a few portables that have this feature. For those not familiar with SRSgo to the SRS web site http://www.srslabs.com/technologybyapplication1602.asp?App=PMand run some of the demos. The one I like is the Auto, when you get there click on the tab, go to the drop down menu and click on WOW. Then run the demo. UnbelievableThe player arrived, dropped a few tracks on and then started changing sound enhancement options. GREAT PRODUCT, the best one yet. I am not an I-POD lover for various reasons , and this player far exceeds my expectations. Best bang for the $$ I have seen so far.
MAC is the best hands down.Best computer I ever owned.5 stars.
I own and have used this KVM for years and it's great! The thing is built rock-solid so it's survived its share of moves and drops. Even if you only have 2 machines, it's nice to have 4 ports in case you want to hook up another machine to troubleshoot or whatnot.Switching between the 4 ports is also nice and convenient, because in addition to the front-mounted button, you can also just tap the Scroll Lock key twice, followed by the port number 1-4, or the up/down arrows to switch between your machines.I've used it with various versions of Windows as well as a various Linux distros and have had no issues.Overall, this thing has been awesome and I'd recommend it to anyone.My only complaint is that it can only emulate a standard keyboard and Intellimouse-type mouse, but this is a general issue with most all KVMs and probably more due to keyboard and mouse manufacturers not allowing KVM manufacturers to emulate their products.So if you're new to KVM's, be aware that if you have a fancy keyboard with tons of extra multimedia buttons or you have the latest greatest gaming mouse with tons of extra side buttons, you'll most likely lose that functionality when you plug it into a KVM switch, unless you switch your drivers back to a standard generic mouse/keyboard.
Please be aware that this outlet can only be used with a duplex receptacle having a center screw. Ours did not and we had to get an electrician to put in a new receptacle. Otherwise it is great.
There is plenty of technical information available here so I won't be adding anymore. I will say this is the best new product our family has even gotten. You may think you don't need TiVo but I found it to be similar to getting a cell phone. You don't know its value until you actually get one. Sure, you can live without a DVR but really, why would you want to?I feel the biggest benefit of the 140 hour model is the ability it has to handle entire seasons of your favorite shows. You never have to worry about missing an episode since you can just click one button, one time and have the DVR take care of the rest.Pausing live TV is the best feature with losing commercials a close second. I really enjoy searching by actor, a nice feature.I actually got mine through my satellite company and if you have a dish, you might need a second one installed. The biggest benefit of going through them is the monthly service fee is only 4.95. That's a big savings and they installed the additional dish for free.TiVo will change the way you watch TV and change it for the better. Highly recommended!!
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.
Over the past 10 or 15 years I've probably owned 10 different wireless headphones. The latest type I've tried is a Jabra A120s Bluetooth Music Adapter/Motorola stereo headset. They all have the same problem. To many wireless devices operating on to few frequencies. I thought I might get away from this problem using a digital device (Jabra,Motorola). The problem with Bluetooth is very short range. I find inside my house just stepping into another room not more then 10 feet away causes this system to become very intermittent (the sound goes on and off all the time). If you stay in the same room, I would say this is by far the best system. But if your like me and you want to move around wearing wireless headphones the Sony MDRRF920RK 900 MHz Wireless headphone is the best one that I've tried. I would say I can go about 75 to 100 feet away from the transmitter before I loose reception. All the others I've tried are constantly going out of tune and blasting you with static. That's not to say this will never happen with the Sony, I'm just saying it happens allot less often. There's no manually tuning with these. If it does go out of tune all you have to do is lift the headphones off your head for a second, put them back on and they will automatically re-tune themselves. Another thing I like about these is that there's no on/off switch. When you take them off, they turn off, when you put them on, they turn on and that saves battery life. I would agree with other reviewers regarding the battery charging system not being very dependable but as I said previously I've used wireless headphones a long time and I've found that the rechargeable batteries have such a short life that I gave up trying to be green and went back to Duracell Alkaline batteries. The reason I added "unfortunately" to the end of this review title is because I'm still hoping for a wireless headphone that won't have radio interfearance problems from other wireless devices (they all have some hissing and buzzing at times due to this) and at the same time have a reception range thats allot greater then 10 feet that bluetooth offers.
I am in complete agreement with the other reviews I have read about this product. Unfortunately, I didn't read them before I bought the Pinnacle Systems PCTV Pro. Besides most of the other *bugs* listed,(eg. audio-sync problems, lack of basic editing functions in the main program, and no radio tuner) I have found that the PCTV mysteriously turns itself on at random times throughout the day even when nothing has been scheduled to record.The documentation is terrible. The support website is full of dead links or loops that send you back to where you started without an answer to your question or a hint of how to find one.I would not recommend the Pinnacle Systems PCTV Pro.
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.
We purchased the HP Photosmart 100 Portable inkjet printer to go with our new digital camera, we took the printer on vacation!!! we printed our vacation photos and the quality is just fabulous. We were able to share our photos with friends and family and not have to wait. This is definately a keeper!!!!!!!
I just installed it and have 3 computers surfing internet with no problems. I think this is a need in home and in work. This router is working with my Laptop, Celular Phone, My PC Card -Dlink (computer desktop) and USB Dlink (of my other computer desktop) and no problems.
This unit is a piece of crap. I had it one month and it was great, excellent picture and I thought it was the best. But then it happened, odd things started happening, the navigator functions were flashing on and off and unit was turning itself on and off, changing channels and displaying navigation functions. Then all of a sudden, everything returned to normal for about 3 months, and then it would display no disc when one was inserted. Then it worked for a while but now it won't read any disc at all. I took it to a repair shop and they said it had a bad laser but they couldn't find one for this model. [...]
I am not as sophisticated or technical as some reviewers are, but I do know that it was basically plug and play... plugged it in, put the batteries in the headset and I was ready to roll! I have a 2000 sq ft home and I have been wandering around with zero interference. It is such a wonderful thing to crank my favorite music without bothering anyone else! Yay! The deal I got here on Amazon for these made it even better!
I have had this product now since mid 2006. LOVE IT! I have transferred nearly 100 VHS to DVD with no effort or trouble. Once I converted our library, I discovered how easily it works with a new mini-dvd camcorder. I pop the mini dvd in a DVD player hooked to the product and can now combine several mini DVD's onto one large DVD, I can perform simple edit functions and add a music soundtrack from my iPod too! I have an iPod and optional cord to show video / slideshow on TV -- instead, I run it to this product and make slideshows with music soundtract on DVD. Sure I could do all this on a computer, but why fiddle with software and the like when this machine does it all! DVD -- VHS -- iPod -- camcorder all run to this product fabulously and the DVDs it makes work in everyone's DVD player. LOVE IT!
I can make this a very short review and get right to the point - This product works great on my Samsung HD LCD.
This enclosure does not work with HP laptop hard drive. It does not have the same connections as the hard drive, so you cannot use it to transfer files from your hard drive. Staples has an enclosure that works perfectly. It is more expensive, but the hard drive fits right into it and works great.
This is not worth the cash.Just received the Sansa Base Station today via Dell. I don't think its worth more than $30 US.Yes, audio sounds good and it appears to have a built in amp.Worst problem:NO MENU/CURSOR controls on the remote! There's no way to change albums or artist from the remote. You have to go to the player and set up each playlist at the player. The remote allows you to power on/off, volume up and down, and fastforward/rewind (also functions as the next/previous track) buttons.Here's the scenario - you are listening to a podcast. When it ends, the player goes back to the music screen. What do you want to listen to? Doesn't matter. None of the remote buttons will allow you to play a new song because you are stuck on the menu screen with command over nada! There is no way to browse your tracks. Any song or album that finishes will bump you back to a menu that you cannot control with the remote.Its possible the engineers thought the screen on the player is too small to see. But across a normal living room, I can see the menu fine and I would have no problem choosing a new album to play from the couch (yes - its healthier to get up but if Sandisk is asking $69 US for the base station - don't you want the choice?). This is idiotic design.Lesser but annoying problems - No video out. Its possible the Sansa E series has no video out capability. Its not clear from the base station ad. If the remote had any navigation functions, it would be great to see the Sansa menu on the TV. Many people would not want to watch heavily compressed video with the base station but it would again be nice to have the choice.Guide on the base station will not accept the player with a skin/case on it - including the one that Sandisk sells as part of its travel kit.But the lack of functions on the REMOTE is stupid, stupid, stupid...You basically can get the same functionality by getting a 1/8th (headphone) to RCA audio adapter from Radioshack. It will set you back about $4 US. Save yourself nearly $70.
An excellent camera. The small size and weight make it easy to take with you. Even though it is small, I found the grip to be comfortable. Good performance, and at an excellent price point. Flash sync of 1/500th makes life easier on your flash when doing fill-flash on a sunny day.The only reason it doesn't get five stars is the lack of flash exposure lock. This is where you can fire the preflash and lock the exposure values, so when you press the shutter it doesn't have to preflash. My wife blinks quickly, so every shot has her eyes closed. My solution was to get an SB-800 flash that can use an Auto-Aperture flash mode that doesn't need preflash, which works beautifully. It would have been nice to just use flash exposure lock, though. Other than that, though, I'm very pleased with this camera.
I could not be happier with this product. My only question is how they can market it so cheaply. I use my iPod mini for studying Japanese (Pimsleur course), and I constantly stop and start the playback as I listen and repeat. This product allows me to do so hands-free, both in the car and walking around. (Well, I still have to hold the remote, but it's a lot easier than holding an iPod tethered to your ears.) The response is virtually immediate, and I've tested it up to 20 feet through walls. A very cool product.
I'm sorry to report this product leaves streaks and considerable lint.Not recommended!!!!!!!!!!!
This stuff is great! Had a cooling problem with my 3.4ghz dual core Intel CPU, replaced the thermal compound with Arctic Silver 5, and realized an immediate 20 degree drop in cpu temperature! Even after some serious computing, several hundred hours later, the temp stays well with in the safe zone! The Intel Desktop Utilities temperature alarm has not gone off since using this! All is as cool as a mid-winter day!
I have been using this for a couple of years now and it works. I use it to trigger a flash with my point and shoot that I cannot turn the preflash off and this will trigger on the second flash. It has to be fairly close to the pop up flash (arms length) in fair light, but that is mostly a function of the pop-up being a winky little flash.
it came before the expected, that is nice, so nice , all new , working fine.'i truly recommend BEACH CAMERA
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!
Its a digital cable. Its transfering ones and zeros, not actual video and audio. Not need to waste money the big guy's cables that cost $60-$120. Not on HDMI cables anyways. They may not withstand a Mac truck running over them, and they might not be shielded with gold spun from a cherubs head, but they work great. And if it should fail down the line, just buy another one. Compared to the price of the ones at Best Buy, these are practically free.
After 3 years of regular use, these are holding up well and performing great! They were the first set I ever spent over $30 for, and I've never regretted the purchase. The fabric and padding are showing little to no signs of wear. The only noticeable wear is that the narrow circle in metallic gold paint on the back of the earcups is chipping off.They are lightweight and comfortable, and provide very good clarity, even at low volume. I love the "spacious" sound quality they have (Why do they describe their S-Logic technology as "surround sound?" It's like equating digital 5.1 with Dolby Pro Logic. Umm, nope, not the same). Bass is nice and full, although not so punchy due to design.The open design allows music to leak out and outside sounds in. This could be bad if you share an office (people nearby won't like them). Not recommended for use on an airplane or other noisy environment. These are perfect for me, since I need to be able to hear surroundings at work, kids at home, oncoming traffic, etc. If that's what you're after, you won't be disappointed.
This remote is just what I wanted. A remote to control multiple devices and 'learn' special commands found on those other devices' remotes. Easy to setup and use, as well as compact and light. Good buy.
I bought this case for the price and to protect my Samsung PL-120 digital point and shoot camera, it fits it perfectly, the magnetic strips that close the case feel secure and the case itself looks and feels very high quality. There is an insert (detachable, velcro) pad inside the case to provide cushion for the smaller cameras, I kept the insert in and my camera feels secure and snug. The belt loop on the back side of this case, is kind of on the slim side, it will fit most dress/standard belts but on a thicker/utility or work belt of course it will not fit. For the price, quality and look of this case I'd say it's definitely worth it.
Things started out OK with this keyboard, but soon devolved into a daily struggle to get it to work smoothly.The construction is OK, though it's not really appropriate for typing. It kind of flexes and clicks if you twist it at all.The trackball is low-rez, so trying to target small buttons on the Internet can be a nightmare. You spend a lot of time trying to wish your cursor into the correct spot.The receiver is horrible, and my keyboard was iffy on reception from week one. It seems as though anything in between the k/b and receiver will cause spotty input. At first, I thought the batteries were low, but it does the same thing with fresh ones. Plus, the "low battery" light has never come on... I eventually concluded that this product has good and bad days, and some days it just will not work well. There's some X-factor to whether it behaves or not.This keyboard also "sleeps" quite quickly, and requires that you press the SHIFT key before it will respond to any other input.There is no Num Lock light, so expect to type alphanumeric garbage on occasion.Overall, I would not recommend this to anyone. It works in a semi-Flinstonian fashion, but who wants to bang on their keyboard like a monkey using a rock?It went into the trash today after it stopped registering mouse clicks for no apparent reason. (In some ways, inconsistency is worse than being completely useless, as you never know what you're going to get.)No recommendo.
The big question with the 40 gb iPod photo is whether to get it or the regular b&w; 40gb iPod. The price difference, around $100, requires justification. Is the color screen and whirligig pizazz worth the cost?Well, it isn't just the color screen, improved battery life, or ability to view pictures that you're getting with that $100. The iPod photo comes with hardware extras that you don't get with the regular iPod. These include:- Case with belt clip- Docking station- Firewire *AND* USB cables- Cable to hook up the iPod photo to your TVWhen you can spend up to $20 for a USB cable in a store, having one right in the box is convenient. And if you add in the dock and the case, you've already found out where a chunk of that $100 is going. The color screen has nice brightness and the pics add a niftiness factor; the new generations of iPods will all have color screens, so if you get a b&w; now you may regret it later when your iPod starts looking "old". "Grandma, why is your iPod gray?"In the end, I decided the upgrade to the iPod photo was worth the price, considering how much I was already going to pay for a regular iPod. It's like choosing a Lexus over a Camry. If you can afford to splurge, why not go for the better model?Also, despite what another reviewer said, you don't need a special program like Adobe Elements to import photos. In iTunes you can import them straight from a folder. The programs mentioned in the other reviews make it arguably easier to sync a photo collection or create "albums", but they aren't necessary. My iPod works just fine without them.
Gave this to my son-in-law - he was delighted
This was a great little machine. It did everything and worked over the network. I shared it with four computers. The auto feeder was great too, capable of handling up to 10 pages to fax, copy, or scan. It also handled third-party ink cartridges with only one minor problem -- the black ink needs to be periodically cleaned using the auto clean function. This little machine worked as a nice color copier, color fax machine, color printer, and color scanner. I Had Only One Paper Jam with This Machine. Now for the Bad News: after a year and three months of occational usage, the printhead belt broke. At first, the printer told me I had a paper jam. I checked and did not find one. I turned the printer off and back on. This time it tried to perform ink cleaning. This step failed, and it asked me to check the manual. I opened the printer to where to ink cartridges are and found a loose printhead belt sticking out. It is too bad that such a great machine was built with a lousy belt. Now I have to look for a replacement.
Great speed and reliability. Painless installation/setup with my new desktop Windows XP platform, my 4-yr old desktop XP platform, a new laptop, and an older model with a removable card. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
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!
It's easy to use with programs such as Skype, and it does come with some video chatting software, but I haven't tried it. The microphone is great, and the video is decent, especially for the price. It easily clips onto my laptop. The desktop stand is a nice option, too. I did have a few problems with the initial setup, but nothing serious. Overall a great product, especially for the relatively low price.
I had an 80 amp fuse in it and was listing to my music fairly loud when I started to smell burning plastic. I pulled over right away and opened my hood to see the fuse holder melted, and the wires touching and sparking. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
This thing is great. If you don't want to replace the factory stereo system, don't like how FM transmitters suck, and want to listen to your iPod in the car, this is the thing for you. Everything about this kit is high quality. Even the plug and cord were thick and durable looking. Very impressed with this.I installed it in my 2006 Toyota Corolla LE with the factory 6 disk CD changer. I taped the unit itself behind the controls for the A/C with some double sided sticky tape. There is plenty of room back there and a nice flat plastic area so the unit sticks snug and firm.UPDATE (1/20/2012): After 6 months of daily use, the iPod connector started getting loose between the pins and the iPod itself. This loose connection made the quality of the music sub-par. It would still charge the iPod and still had full control of switching tracks. The only noticeable effect was the poor sound coming from the iPod. If you would wiggle the connector around a little the music quality would instantly return but only until you hit a bump or something else jarred the plug into a bad position. Wondering if the problem was with my iPod, I tested the unit using a friend's identical 4th generation iPod Touch. The problem of the crummy sound still persisted.I called USA Spec to see if they would warranty the cord but was told that the unit I purchased did not have a warranty because I didn't purchase it through either USA SPEC, Crutchfield, or any of their other "official" sellers. They told me I could purchase another cord from them for around twenty-eight bucks but I told them I would think about it.Unsatisfied with this answer and lack of customer service, I emailed their customer service department. I wrote a lengthy email and put a good 20 minutes into composing it to make it clear that I take good care of my car and the things I install in it. Never the less, they haven't responded or even acknowledged that they received my email.I just ended up buying another cord off Amazon for around twenty-four bucks.I am disappointed that I have to again pull apart my dash to replace a 6 month old cord that I took very good care of. I only hope that this replacement cord won't die out in another 6 months or else I will be using the red and white RCA to headphone jack on the unit. Due to the lack of customer service and their unwillingness to stand behind their product, I am giving this product a 4 star rating instead of its previous 5 star. It is still a great product that I use every day.
I got one of these and loved it. It has a scroll wheel that works perfectly, the click buttons are alot better, its small, it holds 1,000 songs, it looks cool, and it doesnt brake or scratch nearly as easy as the big ipod. But alot of people have been saying that their ipod minis have been freezing. Someone told me that the ipods are so popular that apple has been making to many to fast (to restock), wich means they could not do a great job, they dont go over everything good enough. I think that may be true. So when you buy this, you gotta hope it isnt one of the bad ones....Other than that, I love this thing. People say the battery is to short. 8 hours? Its not like your leaving it on all day; when you listen to a cd player, you dont leave it on all day. I also think 1,000 songs is well over enough. When are you gonna listen to all those songs? and if you want more, erase the ones you dont listen to. This thing fits in your pocket PERFECT. Im serious you dont even feel it. Also the colors are awsome.The only problams I have is after awhile of putting it in the dock, the bottam paint wheres off. I hate it. And like I said, people say that their ipods freeze,(not mine). Thats about it.Features:-It has 4 games, brick, solitare, parachute, name that tune.-download audio books (its pretty cool)-1,000 song capacity-time/date-contacts, to-do list, phone #......This player is the only Mp3 you should get. This is the only big company that makes a Mp3 player (besides Dell). I bet most of the ipods work, cause i saw alot of good reviews. These ipod minis are selling like a dvd player for a dollar, so buy one soon. You also might want to get these at a store, cause stores online are selling them for like $300. Amazon has a great price ( $233 )dont get me wrong, but I heard they wont have any till until October. If you can wait that long than go ahead and buy it here.I forgot to say that this has a usb 2.0 cord ( finally Apple is thinking ) that lets windows users conect their ipods to their computers. The original ipods didnt have this and you had to pay 20 bucks. Also this comes with a belt clip that is usfull, but i dont use it because it will, after about 6 months, take the paint off the ipods sides ( where the clip goes ). Also the ipod use to come with a arm belt thing that goes on your arm, but not anymore.Altogether I have to say you should buy this ipod mini. I think the coolest colors are green and blue, and most girls like pink.....and some guys (no offense). Both the big ipod and mini are awsome, but i preffer the mini. If you like style, size, and looks buy the mini. If you like huge capacity, buy the ipod. But both have awsome sound, and extras. Trust me youll like them, witchever one you buy.
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.
If I did not have an equalizer built into my Sansa Clip, I would not use these buds at all. Very muddy sound. Cheap but not a good value.
Yesterday I changed my 4GB Sansa e200 for a Zune, and man was it a good thing I did. First off the Zune has 30GB space and it's like an Ipod Video. But the Zune has a wireless feature in which you can share songs, pics, vids, whatever, with other people, it also has a Zune Marketplace in which you can rent music, yeah that's kinda bad, you can only rent them, altough the Zune comes with a 14day subscription for rental. The skin of the Zune is more strong and durable than the Ipod, and the screen is larger, making it better. Another cool feature is putting a background for your Zune, right now I have a cool graphitti one. The Zune's battery life is kinda short, it only has like 12 hours of battery life, less than the Ipod. For downloading via the Zune Marketplace you can buy a subscription or use XBOX 360 points to buy stuff, which is pretty cool. The Zune's controls are like classic, it looks like an Ipod control but you just press down on the circular thingy to go down, up to go up, and it works like that. The Zune also has a built in FM Radio, which is cool if you are tired of your music. In conclusion the Zune is a player and it's great for its price, it lets you play videos, music, radio, pics and lets you share music wirelessly.
all i can say is this unit is useless without the manager cable, period. I give "Vema Electronics" and Amazon 5 stars. Vema Elec. was very courteous and professional when it came down to returning the product. The Management cable is very important for this product, if it is not in the box at the time of shipping please let the customer know.
I like the product, was not overjoyed with the shipping cost but all else is great
The first product was delivered damaged beyond use. But Amazon collected it and replaced it very quickly with a perfectly functioning replacement, which has been working great ever since. This one is the model to get because you can leave it plugged in 24-7. We use it to power our European VCR and sound system with no problems. Lighter duty, occasional use versions burnt out quickly, but this one is doing great after more than half a year. Very happy.
I've had this for 3 months. The small size is excellent for a small space -- a requirement in my situation. All the features work just as described. I set it up with my Dell PC within minutes and have used all the features. Occasionally, the paper feed would jam -- 'fan' the paper before putting it in the feed, and there are no problems. The HP software is nice when scanning and loading pictures or documents to my hard drive. It's a great value for the price and features.
This bag is wonderful for my Canon 7D and lenses and accessories. It has plenty of room and lots of padding to protect your equipment. The straps on the side come in handy for carrying your tripod or straping your jacket to your bag if you get hot while shooting pics. The only complaint I have at all is that the top of the straps seem to be a bit too close together. Perhaps as I wear it more they will soften up an little and won't feel like they're pinching my shoulders. Overall a good bag and I would suggest it to anyone looking for a good backpack for their Canon.
The NT 4.0 could not find the mouse connected through the serial port. I think I will try the Microsoft version.
If you are thinking of buying a great device that can plug into your network and provide quick network accessible storage for all your stuff and backups etc. do NOT buy this product. The firmware is riddled with problems and you will experience nothing but frustration with the SC101. I have used it for 6 months and at first thought it would solve alot of my disk storage concerns. It didn't - rather it has added one more layer of frustration to trying to just use this stuff rather than have a technical love affair with it. What's wrong? (1) Drives disappear from the network and I can't figure out what's wrong (2) drives are formated with a non-windows technique so if you do have a problem and data is on those drives, if you stick them into a USB drive to recover stuff you are out of luck (3) methods to fix problems usually are uninstall then reinstall the software or get into the registry.I don't know about you but I don't have time to continually fool around with this crap. Netgear came out with a loser on the SC101 and if I can get the thing running again I'm copying the data to a drive on a computer on my network. It will be along time before I trust these guys again.DO NOT BUY THE SC101 or you will absolutely positively be very very disappointed.
Initially I've purchased my Revel XT for its size but when I bought the Opteka grip the quality of pictures improved greately. It adds the weight (means stability) and the camera look more "professional" :-) Not to say about battery time - you can shoot several days without recharging. Highly recommend!
I had an old laptop drive that I wanted to use and this was the perfect solution. Been using it for about a month and have had no problems whatsoever. Installation was easy and self explanatory. The included usb-y cable is very nice as I am using 1.1. Great enclosure for the price.
With a hundred other reviews, I can't think of much to add, but in case some of you were wondering, yes, this case is just big enough to hold 2 WD Passports. But despite the roominess, holding 1 is not a problem - there's an elastic strap to hold the drive to the side of the case and keep it from bumping around inside. Note: It's NOT big enough to hold 3.
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.
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.
When the CD player in my earlier version of the Sony Dream Machine--a model ICF-CD823--finally gave up the ghost after years of reliable service, I picked up the ICF-CD815 as a replacement. Alas, the CD815 is a big disappointment. While the older Dream Machine delivered high quality audio from both the CD player and the AM/FM radio, this one does not. The audio frequency range is narrow and the sound is noticeably distorted at all volumes, whichever mode you're using. If good sound quality matters to you, you probably don't want this unit.If all you're looking for is an alarm clock that wakes you up to the local news, you might still want to think twice. The CD815's failing on that count is its lack of a battery back up. You'll find out about any power outages only after you wake up late for work.I expected better from Sony. I gladly would have paid more for the superior audio quality and features that I had previously. Unfortunately, that model has been discontinued. The current product line doesn't seem to include anything that's comparable.
There is no indicators of when the CAPS LOCK / NUMBER LOCK keys are on. It is EXTREMELY ANNOYING when you have to constantly retype your passwords because you have no idea if the CAPS LOCK key is on or not. When I first purchased this keyboard I was very surprised to find out that this rudimentary feature offered in even the most basic / inexpesive keyboards is not present. I thought that maybe it wouldn't be such a big deal and I would just get used to it with time. I never got used to it and I actually find it more and more annoying as the time goes by.The mouse comes with its own set of problems and is working very erratically. I purchased this set from one of the Micro Center stores. They sell it as an OEM version but the enclosed brochure claims that it is covered by a 36 month warranty by Microsoft. The same claim is posted on the microcenter website. However, when I contacted the Microsoft they have declined any support for it since it is an "OEM" version. I am "stuck" with this terrible product and shopping for a replacement right now.
This is my first MP3 player. Its a good value for the money. I didn't use the ear buds that came with the unit, preferring my sports style mini headphones. The unit has excellent frequency response. The display is very basic - showing the title and some basic information only. The unit works only with USB drives that fit in its small slot - and not all USB devices will, though you can use a USB extenstion cord for this purpose though that's a pain. Its nice that it will find the MP3 or WMA songs on a USB drive that also has data files (i.e. Word docs, PowerPoint shows, etc.), so you can have data and songs on the same drive.For its purpose, which is a basic good-sounding player with minimal features, it works great. If you drop it, it doesn't break easily (I have done this several times). It gets about one day out of a set of batteries.As an "El Cheapo Delight" MP3 player, knowing these limitations, its a good value.
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 used this to show my digital photos to family while on vacation. It's compact and fits easily into your suitcase. Plugs into most TVs and presto, you have a slide show. It has 4 slots to fit MS, SD, SM and CF memory, but being technologically challenged, I just stuck my compact flash into the slot that fit it.You can let it run like a slide show, or use the buttons to move it along at your own pace to fit your narration. Saves printing out everything to show people and my family was impressed to see themselves on their TV screen.It lets you rotate a picture or delete one that is a dud. Great gadget!
This pack is roomy, with two small, velcro-flapped pockets on either lateral side, three velcro-flapped SD card and two Canon 430ex II sized elastic lined pockets inside the middle zippered section, three main zippered sections, and room for six small zooms or primes, one long zoom, and a camera with a long zoom attached in the main storage compartment. The small, foremost zippered section is just perfectly sized for a 14 inch (possibly 15 inch) laptop. Very well designed. Time shall attest to its durability.
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 was not able to get this to work on my Mits 65' DLP TV. Not sure if it was the cable or TV -- which it could be either or both. I had a similar experience with a component video set from GameStop (store brand) for my Wii and it did not work either, but got a slightly more expensive set from Sams Club and they worked fine. I'm thinking the cheap brand cables not good with Mits TV sets. Not sure why.
What I wanted and works the way I expected, but I was used to buying the four packs and had to go for this as I needed them in a hurry and the only way to get them in a hurry this time was to look for what I could get with one day shipping. So this is what I came up with. Still just what the doctor ordered.
Update on October 3, 2011Happy days again!!!!!!! Found a replacement pair of these and was skceptical that they were the real McCoy since they have been discontinued for several years, but took a chance anyway............they are the real item, new in original box and original plastic wrapping and now I am enjoying my nighttime music again. The pair of JVCs I was using sound good, but do not fit snug and constantly shift around on my head. I will save them for ocassional use and as a spare, but these Radio Shacks are now back at number one. I found them through Ocean Reef Electronics and they gave excellent service and delivery for an outstanding price. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!----------------------------------------------------------Without a doubt, of the dozen or so sets of headphones I have owned or currently own these were the best of the lot. They were comfortable, even after several hours of use, the ear pads were sufficiently cushioned as to block out most all external noise, yet not be too tight on the ears and the sound was very good and true. The highs were crystal clear and the bass well pronounced without being boomy or phoney. And for a phenomenol price.........roughly 20 bucks or so.............But alas, due entirely to my doing they succumbed to an early demise. I was attempting to rotate the ear cushions and tried to twist the earpiece beyond where it was designed to go and snapped the earcup off the pivot joint at the headband. This was NOT a manufacturing defect........was entirely and operator/owner error.I tried to rig it back up but was unsuccessful. And since, I have tried in vain from every RS I know to ebay auctions and Amazon wish lists, etc. to find another pair.......to no avail. Yes, they were that good.I have replaced them with 3 different headphones since then and still have not found their equal, even at several times the price. I will continue my search..........gift shops, goodwills, Salvation Army thrift stores......yes, I will look anywhere that could be a possibility.These were without a dount among the best headphones I ever owned. If I ever find one, I will continue looking for another one for a spare after that one dies....and so forth.
Let me start by saying that I give this a Five Star rating based on performance-for-price; this product is not without its shortcomings.I have an Intel motherboard with an Intel CPU and everything works great for me. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit. nVidia nForce chipset and nVidia 8800 GTS Graphics. I had lots of blue-screens when I first installed this card, but after updating the nForce drivers from nVidia's website everything has been great. (I have read that AMD users may have more issues.)A point that I want to make very clear is about the "30 FPS (frames per second)" of video capture; this card can, in fact, encode 30 frames per second of MPEG video, but it is divided amongst the 4 camera ports. IE: you will get perfectly smooth (movie quality) video with 1 camera, 15 FPS each when using 2 cameras, 10 FPS with 3, and only 7 frames a second per camera with all four ports connected. I am not saying that this is bad. Again, for the price, this is a great card with LOADS of features, but do not expect a four-way split screen with each camera having fluid video.That being said; I generally like this card a lot. I specialize in computer service and repair for a living, and it took me a little while to get the Web Service running correctly. I followed all of the steps to setup "Remote Viewing", and was able to monitor all four cameras from any PC or laptop on my LAN, but was never able to watch from outside my home. A friend informed me that my ISP (COX Communications) blocks HTTP Port 80 (probably to discourage web-hosting) and once I configured my Q-See software and my Linksys router for Port 70 everything worked just fine. I can now watch my Front Door, Driveway, Backyard, and keep an eye on my pooches from anywhere in the world.Another surprise was when I tried to log into my IP address from my Windows Mobile cell phone. A message asked me if I wished to install the cab file offered by my IP address and when I accepted it added Pocket Camera to my Start programs. I can now scroll through all of my cameras live on my cell phone. (Yah, my friends think I'm a HUGE Geek, but they agree that THAT is pretty cool.) LOLThe only issue I have at the moment is that the Q-See "SUPERDVR" monitoring program is locked to 1024x768 resolution and cannot be moved around on your screen. I have a dual-monitor setup and would love to be able to drag the camera application to my secondary monitor so I can see motion out of my peripheral vision while working on my main screen. Unfortunately I still have to Alt+Tab back to the program periodically to survey my premises. No biggie, and most people may not be running dual-monitors, but it would be a nice option for those of us who do.Something that really impressed me was the ability to playback any given period of time, from any of your cameras, then burn it directly to a DVD. This is useful if you need to bring evidence of vandalism to the authorities, or simply if you want to record your dogs running around in the backyard.I highly recommend this card, and have positive reviews for a few cameras as well. There are DVR cards at Amazon which can capture 30 Frames Per Second for each of four cameras, if you need such a thing, but most of then start ar four or five times the price. I think this is an excellent and easy-to-use investment for any homeowner or small business.**Update: December 2009** I have now had this card for some time and have been very pleased. The company has now released drivers for 64-Bit operating systems (Vista and Windows 7). I was down for a bit after my upgrade, but their tech support was surprising responsive and assured me that the drivers were on their way. About a week or so after the release of "7" I was shocked to see them on their website. They have also updated the software over time, and I even have an app for my iPod Touch (or iPhone) which allows me to remotely view all my cameras! My friend's think I'm a huge Geek, but we've now busted a punk who took an iPod Nano from my wife's car, and identified a drunk who smashed our mailbox on Thankgiving night. Pretty cool! lol**Update: June 2010** Got a new phone; Sprint HTC Evo 4G running Android 2.1 and have great picture using a free app from the Android Marketplace called SuperCam. Picks up all my camers fine. Even allows you to capture pics and videos on the phone remotely! I'm liking this card even more now! (I love watching my dogs sleep, or bark at passerby, while I'm away from home). LOL (p.s. I'm only on 3G in my area, not 4G (WiMax), and it still gives good framerates.)
I own several Photflex items and I am generally happy with them. This light panel is just too weak to use on location and the connection method is too flimsy even inside a studio. You have to insert it into half-diameter tubes that snap around it and hold it from moving by friction. Any small movement of the light stand can yank the panel out of the holder. Also the frame is always bending out of shape.You get what you pay for, if you seek quality this panel will disappoint you.
This product doesn't work properly. And if you find one that does work, keep in mind that Palm no longer supports this model.
I already had one that worked well and this one is working well so far too. I would buy another if I needed it.
I bought this wonderful monocular for a man who doesn't appreciate it. What a waste. It's fantastic. Maybe I'll wait til he's forgotten about it and run off with it.
Received a Fuji F20 refurbished in like new condition. Camera works flawlessly. Pictures at high ISO are outstanding. I also have the F30 and the picture quality is identical.. Can't go wrong for the price.Lenny
I found that of th 5 mp3 players i have boughtand used, this one was by far the best. It has excellent sound quality.
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.
Work well and were very inexpensive. More for casual listening than for those looking for high end type features.
It was fairly easily to use, just take your time getting familiar with the manual. I called Funai and waited just 3 minutes before someone said they would mail me the upgrade to use 8X blank DVD discs. I had one disc error so far and don't know if it's something I did or an actual problem. The other 5 discs recorded just fine. 4X blank DVD discs are cheapest at Fry's and secondly at Best Buy. I also found this on the discount rack at Fry's for $124 so I couldn't pass it up. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could. If you had troubles I could try and help or call Funai customer service. md457@hotmail.com
I bought this set of subs for an MTX Thunderform box that I have for an 08 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. The box already came loaded with 2 MTX T4510-08's. Those subs I found to be lacking all around, and decided to upgrade. Realizing that I had to use a slim sub, I wanted to get the biggest bang for the buck. MTX's website has a great tool that lets you compare their subs against some of their top competitors. I compared MTX's Slim sub to this amazing Kicker, and a Rockford Fosgate and a few others. Not only was this sub cheaper, but it outperformed all the others on paper. Finding this sub was the hard part, but Amazon had them listed, and I trust this site, so I went ahead and made the purchase. I'm so glad I did. These sub's made my whole system come alive. I could not believe the thump I felt in my chest after installing these subs. The sound quality is by far better than the subs that come already installed. If your considering these subs, get them. I believe these subs are 07 model year, that's why they are so cheap, but they are brand new, and will out perform most subs made at present time.
For the price you cannot beat this cable modem ... Just hooked this up to Phoenix area ...cable service and it worked with no problem. No drivers to install, no firmware upgrades...it just works. With the USB connection (both Ethernet and USB cables are included in the package), the PC didn't even need to have a NIC card installed, and it works great with through the USB connection. Best price out there!
I have enjoyed using my calculator. I am having fun with it. The calculator came just in time for me. I have to use one for sch nearly everyday. Thanks, Amazon ! You guys are the best !
Well I bought these back in August and I wanted to wait until I broke them in before writing a review. Unlike my Grado Sr80i headphones 100+ hours doesn't appear to be enough because the sound has never changed.Don't get me wrong that's not a bad thing. The Grado line of headphones have been loved and hated for their unique sound signature. The highs are often crystal clear with a sound that's so clean you catch yourself looking around because you think it's coming from your surroundings and not the music you're listing to. Their approach to Bass however is more subdued and thus they tend to perform better with certain types of music.I listen to lots of different styles, mostly R&B;, Rock, Classical, Jazz and classic Hip hop. The SR80i headphones as great as they are for the money just weren't getting it done for me when I was listening to R&B; and Hip-hop. So I had read that you would need to go up to the Grado 325is in order to hear a significant difference. Well there is a difference but not just in the Bass, the soundstage is bigger and the separation is a whole lot better. The base is the nice punchy kind you're not going to get that low end rumble that you would expect on techno and some Rap but if you're disparate you can EQ it up in order to get that kind of sound.The Bass signature is similar to the Koss PortaPro headphones just a lot cleaner but the bass is on about the same level. Contrary to popular opinion theses headphones work great on all kinds of music with the exception of those few that focus on having heavy bass.I almost didn't give these 5 stars simply because they are not $200 better than the Sr80i headphones from Grado. I thought about it and I chose to rate the sound of the headphones rather than their value in relation to the worth of a separate set of headphones in the same family.
I purchased this memory upgrade, I took the access door off my laptop and inserted the new memory. It was about a 5 minute job and now my slow computer, just rock and rolls! I would definitively recommend Crucial Technology for any memory upgrade. On their website I was able to type in the the brand and model of my computer, it told me the exact type of memory that I needed. I ordered it and it was here in a timely manner. That was also with Free Shipping which saves quite a bit money.
Constantly freezes and has to be unplugged to reset - NOT the way I like my electronics to operate.
Solidly built, excellent battery life, great sound.It even has an accurate clock! The best shower radio I've owned.
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!).
This is the only DVD/VCR Combo that I have ever owned. It is also the first one that "upconverts" to 720p or 1080i. As far as the upconversion, I honestly cannot tell any difference, so I leave it set on 720p. It is also kind of a pain to change this setting, since you must do it on the front panel. They really should have integrated that feature into the remote control. Other than that, it is a good machine. I have had no problems with it at all. Oh, and if you are new to HDTV like me, don't be surprised when some DVDs still have lines at the top and bottom. I thought something was wrong at first, but I found out that some movies are actually filmed at a ratio that is wider than 16:9!
Bought these so we could use CF cards instead of PC card memory in our Lieca 500 series GPS units. Very rugged and have held up well.
The HDMI Calbe worked great and absolutely great price. Product arrived on time and since it was purchased with another product, it shipped free.
OK, OK, I'm not going to talk about all the incredible features with this GPS. The last 300 or so reviews did that plenty. I am only going to talk about the last week and what I went through trying to find the "Pefect" GPS for me. I have been using a Magelleon Meridium Platnium for 6 years. It has been a wonderful GPS, but it is time to upgrade and get up to date features. Perhaps I can save someone some time and frustration. Over the past six days, I have bought and returned 4 seperate GPS units, a Magelleon 2000 Triton, a Garmin Colorado, a Bushnell Onix 400 and a Delorme PN20. The Magelleon locked-up for good after two minutes, done, kapoot. The Delorme had cool maps and aerial imagry, but the "area calculation" feature that they advertise, (and that I need for work) is not usable on the unit, in the field. It does me no good to require a laptop computer and tons of software to do something a handheld GPS should be able to do alone. Also, the buttons felt a bit cheap on the Delorme. The Garmin Colorado 400T looked and felt cool, and the wheel was a novel idea, but several things cause a return as well. First, the screen was dark, so much so that even on full brightness, I kept trying to turn it up even more. Second, the data entry was a PAIN. The wheel is used for all character entry, it is very time consuming. Next..after doing the area calculation, it initially gave an "acre" reading, but as soon as you log it and put it in memory, it diverts ONLY to square feet after you recal it. Although I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, I still can't convert 176,000 square feet to acres in my head! Why they did this is beyond me. A third and "Nail in the coffin" for the 400T was the fact that I could NEVER get the Garmin site to recognize the GPS while registering. This step is required to download Geocaches. I hit a wall and couldn't get over it. The Bushnell 400 box was cool and intriging, and the discounted price was unbelievable, (I know why now). The price tag said 499, on sale for 199! WOW, well, heck, I'll give it a try. Worthless piece of junk. No maps, and impossible to download. The website was 100% unservicable. I couldn't even get the curser to move on it. NOTHING worked right on this hunk a junk. After coming back to REI again, (thank goodness for the return policy) an astute (and cute) female worker advised me about the Garmin Mapgps 60csx. I had never looked at this model before. Not really sure why, but it had never really caugh my eye. It was marked $399, but to my suprise, today only (Memorial Day sale) it was $299. NICE! (Thanks REI!) So I picked up the unit and the US TOPO DVD ($100). Without going into massive detail, all I will say is that the computer interface and Topo map loading went very well. Very easy to load maps. I bought a 512 MB micro SD card and I can put over a quarter of the US Topos on this card. I love this GPS, it doeas everything I need it to do and even more!!!!!! BEST GPS AROUND!!!
I just purchased a Pentax k20d with a Pentax 18-250mm lens - a very versatile lens that works well for day to day use. Since macro photography has always been a major interest for me and I'm wanting to get the biggest "bang for the buck" I liked the idea of a lens able to handle both portraits and macro work. After doing some research, the Tamron 90 mm f/2.8 with Macro had some impressive reviews esp for other camera brands. Since there was only one review here on Amazon I was a little hesitant to order. Since I wanted a 1:1 macro without spending a fortune, the only other serious contender was the Pentax 100mm Macro - however, Tamron is currently running a $[...] rebate combined with a 6 year warranty so I decided to give it a go.The first thing you will notice is the weight..it seems relatively well built but contains a bit more plastic than expected. The lens comes packed in a nice padded lens bag with drawstring [a nice little extra] and lens hood so no need to purchase either separately. It's very easy to install and the automatic function works seemlessly with the Pentax auto focus. Compared to the Pentax 18-250mm the Tamron was more inclined to "search" when focusing at least for the first few moments. I find it to be a little louder than the Pentax but not to the point of distraction.To switch from automatic to manual requires pushing or pulling a circle around the lens which seemed a bit odd to me - perhaps it is normal but I'm new to the Pentax line and have never used a Tamron lens so it took a few minutes to figure out (the instructions are all but useless - several large drawings in a plethora of languages).Now as to the actual image quality itself...of course being a macro you would expect this to a large extent but just to get a better feel I set up a few "test shots" using both the pentax and the tamron both set at same distance on a couple small objects - a coffee cup, a spider and the fine hairs on a cactus. while both resulted in fine detail and resolution - the tamron really struts its stuff when it comes to the background!As to what I did not like...again, perhaps this is an isolated experience but the first Tamron lens had to be returned due to inability to manually set aperature. The second worked but only in manual mode - would not function in aperature priority mode [Pentax K20D] and it is important to remember to change the settings in the Menu area of the camera body to allow aperature settings on the actual lens [it's the next to last setting on page 6 of 7 for those of you searching for it].Again, being new to Pentax and DSLR's in general perhaps this aperature set-up is more common than I realize [been using plain point and shoot after holding out for years with standard SLR's like the old Maxxum series from Minolata...I know - slow to change]. Even after changing the aperature on the lens it will not display as with all other modes. I was expecting tighter integration although it doesn't seem to impact the quality of the photo itself which is very nice. In fact, the photo quailty is so nice I decided to keep the lens despite the small irritation. As other reviews on this lens have noted - it takes some lovely pictures!At roughly $[...] after the $[...] rebate and a six year warranty - the price is extremely competitive. The photo quality is lovely - especially if you enjoy macro work with those beautiful creamy backgrounds. For a 1:1 macro at a comfortable 90mm lens this also is versatile enough to take great pictures of family, friends and the family pet.In the Box:LensLens padded case - drawstringLen cap and back protectorInstructions sheetLens hoodPros:1:1 macroNice photos with a beautiful backgroundAutomatic integrates seemlesslyCompetitive priceBest price with $[...] rebateExtensive warrantyCons:Weird manual/automatic push/pull ringAperature lens adjustment - not thrilled by location or operation in general.Feels a bit "light" [remember, I'm coming from heavy older SLR's]Other Misc Notes:Takes a 55mm filter {less expensive size}. I typically use a UV filter as protection although this sets so far back it almost doesn't need it. I still use one -habit- and also purchased an exexpensive close up filter set to try out.
The binoculars were better than I expected with the only exception that there was no way to secure the lens caps. The seller responded in a time fashion to my order.
Before I bought the BA2 Plus from Amazon.com I was always tired and unable to keep up with others at work. I also suffered lower back pain and headaches. Now that I have the BA2 Plus all my problems have gone away. I think we have indeed found a cure for any and all of our problems ..... it's the BA2 Plus from Texas Instruments.
I still have an older PC that I just love. It does what I need it to do. The CPU fan died, so I bought this cooler & fan to replace it. It works better than the one that was on there. It is a slot 1 PIII with an adapter and a socket 370 PIII installed. I've overclocked it and it runs cool. (PS: I have modern PCs too. I just love working on and using this old one)
I agree with other 5 star reviews, the sound quality isn't the greatest, but it's coming through a radio, what does one expect? Works fine in my Dodge Durango, had to change stations once because of interference, but that was easy to do. Cord is long, transmitter easy to use, works as described. Better than lugging 100 cds around in my truck all the time :-)
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.
I've been using this cool little router for nearly 3 years now, with no problems. I am sharing my internet connection with 2 other people. WRT54GL supports custom Linux-based firmware, which is the best thing about this gadget.My favorite firmware is Tomato due to its ease-of-use and the best QoS of all I've tried. I also tested DD-WRT but its QoS is lacking and the interface is ugly and frustrating to use (it restarts your router to save every little change you make to the options, imagine that!).With this router + Tomato QoS I am sharing my 4 mbps connection and we can game or use Skype or browse the net with no lag at all, even if other people are downloading big files or torrenting. It's really a lifesaver :)While I'm perfectly happy with it, do note that owners of fast internet connections will want to get something else! Even with slight overclocking and Tomato firmware, the most this router will support is a bit over 20 mbps.
I must be one of a very few who still tape my shows to watch later. Until I get technocrazy I'm glad these are still around. Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Video is clear and runs perfectly. Thank you.
So I work on airplanes, Im one of those guys you see scurrying around on the pavement at the airport terminal. Ever thought "wow it must be noisy out there." Well it is, let me tell you. So I bought these to listen to music and podcasts on the move at work. Of course being a mechanic Im handy with a screw driver and soldering iron. The first thing I did was shorten the cord on these badboys to about 4 inches. I then secured my IPOD NANO to the inside of the metal band with some velcro, and covered the KOSS logos with black electrical tape. Now I have a wireless, noise canceling headset for thirty four bucks. The nearest industrial equivelent is over fifty, and not as well made.I estimate that these phones cancel noise as well as a pair of ear defenders, and I think are more comfortable,due to the velcro strap. It conforms to the top of your head better, reducing pressure points. I can also wear a hat over them, or headlight. As long as your neck muscles are stronger than al-dente spaghetti you will be fine. Just understand that these are not casual wear on the plane type headphones, but more specialized to listening to music while cutting wood with a chainsaw, vacuuming the garage with a shop vac, etc.Anyone who complains about sound quality is an idiot. In a noisy environment sound quality goes out the window anyway. Not to say these are bad, I have a 4000 dollar home theater, 300$ shure ec3 in ear monitors, and consider myself a audio connoisseur, and I don't have any big complaints. Sure the bass is a little flat,but what is there is undistorted. They are better than the stock ipod white ear buds for sure. Other than that the sound is pleasant, clean and without annoying peaks at any frequency. Am I completely satisfied? Absolutely. These things are tough, versatile and an excellent value.
Unfortunately, it didn't fit my Garmin GPS unit I have.I don't know whether I should return it or not.
FIRST WEEK .. 20-SEP-2007We've had the Inno for one week now and have driven across three states with it, hooked it up in the house, and tried to use it outside while walking/running.In the Car. Not bad surprisingly since we do not have the car kit. The battery lasted about four hours at a go so a car power adapter is a must for trips. We used it at various points along the I-5 corridor on the west coast and reception was passable in almost all locations. Songs would usually play through without dropping reception, with maybe twenty percent having an occasional hiccup. Overall it was enjoyable and with a car antenna I'm sure it would have been excellent.In the House. Very hard to find reception indoors. The antenna had to be right up against the window for us and turned 'just so' and still on the whole window sill, there is a spot only four inches wide where the antenna will get reception. Once you go through the hassle of placing it and running all the wires (power wire, antenna wire, line out wire), it works nicely. I'm pleased with that aspect of the home use. I'm still trying to figure out how to plug the line out into my soundcard to play XM on the computer, but that's not an Inno issue. As far as trying to wear the Inno like a Walkman around the house...forget it. No reception at all indoors without the antenna. Not a big disappointment to us though.Portable Outside. This is, of course, why we bought the Inno and not a cheaper alternative that just plays in the car and house. This is also where the Inno fails miserably. I have read that users in big cities will have a more positive experience because of the repeaters/signal boosters XM has placed in large population centers. We live in a suburb of a major city and must be too far from the repeaters because reception is terrible. The land here is flat, no hills, no forests, no giant towers, no buildings over two stories in the area, and no good reception. We can hear enough of the song to know what is playing and that's it. The reception cuts out with every other step and every other turn. It doesn't matter if the Inno is in a pocket or held over my head with the antenna facing south.Overall. The build quality of the Inno is nice and it feels very solid in your hand. The menu layout is good enough. The screen is easy to read, but they use such weird graphics for some of the channel names that you can't tell what they say. That's not really a big deal though because you'll quickly get to know which channels you like and where they are.Two aspects of the Inno have us a little frustrated though. The first is the lack of any number keys like we had on our Roady XT. We didn't consider this until realizing how easily we jumped from Channel 7 to Channel 54 on the Roady...just push the "5" and the "4" buttons, versus how we must do it on the Inno...scroll down from 7 to 54 by hitting the down button forty-seven times. A digital keypad is accessible through the menu on the Inno, but for us it isn't a great substitute. I think perhaps with time, we'll grow more dextrous with menu items and not have a problem. Also, favorite channels and removing channels could alleviate some of the hassle for those who have just a few channels they jump between.The second aspect that is frustrating, and this one is major, is that we cannot figure out any way to preview song titles and artist names while scrolling through channels, a standard feature on the Roady. To see what is playing on "Lucy", you have to leave your current station and tune in to "Lucy". This is highly annoying and completely unnecessary for a device dealing with this technology. I will continue to search for a way to preview song titles and update this review if I find one. If you are reading and know how it can be done (or can verify that it cannot be done) please leave a comment to educate both myself and any other users seeking advice here so they are not misled or left wondering.Conclusion. Although it has been only a week, we were happier with the cheap Roady than the Inno that costs ten times as much. We will give it some more time before going back though. Perhaps we will try the antenna headphones, but they are such lousy headphones, you need to use them as an antenna around your neck only and plug your real headphones into the free jack. Pioneer really didn't put enough thought into this device in my opinion.Note. I will periodically check this review for comments and answer any questions anyone asks (if I am able).
This is a great TV, and at a great price. Excellent picture and sound quality, and takes up minimal space. It came out of the box ready to go!
Great product for the money. It works wonderfully -- no back static at all and the sound is perfect. I was a little disappointed that it won't charge my ipod while playing. I drive less than a mile to and from work, so not like I can't charge it at home in between, but it's still kind of a letdown. Otherwise, love it.
This is my 2nd pair of the JWIN headphones. I use them constantly at my work computer on average of 5hrs per day. The base is fantastic and the mid/highs are more then acceptable considering the price. The design is modest but functional and the cord length should meet most peoples requirements. The first set I brought lasted 3yrs but one of the cones started fading off/on until it went dead. I have no problem with the wear factor considering the lower end price v/s the quality of the sound and the wear absorbed over 3yrs. Also consider that ear-buds cannot reproduce base at this headsets level and working in a office I do not disturb my co-workers since the sound is sealed very nicely. I have some co-workers using ear-buds and I can hear every note when I am walking next to their work area. Will buy these headphones again and again.
I really like this little Radio!! The only draw-backs are 1) there are a lot of trees at our home and I've had to learn where to place the external antena to get the best signal. We were able to hook the radio into our home stereo, so it's nice to listen to XM through out the house when wanted. Takes a little time to learn all the ins and outs of operating the programs...but great little radio in a conveniently small package!
Let me just say that I'm brand new to DSLRs and this lens just confirmed why I switched from point and shoot digital cameras. Besides having full control of my photos, the lens is capable of capturing extremely crisp pictures at the maximum resolution and even at low light environment. I also have shakey hands and with the help of IS 1 and 2, I can now zoom in and capture clear and crisp photos regardless if it's moving or stationary. The Lock feature is another neat idea. It locks the lens @ 70mm (fully retracted) so you can pull out the lens from your camera bag by holding the front end of the lens preventing it from extending. The lens is made from high quality plastic and about 60% metal so be prepared for the extra weight specially on extended shoots.I took the lens to its first actual shoot, which is to my son's basketball game a couple of days ago and it performed great with my Canon Rebel XSi. This lens is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive but it gives you quality photos that you will want to look at over and over.I just have a minor complaint. There are certain situations when the lens takes a little while to focus. Sometimes it takes up to 3 times to focus correctly by half depressing the shutter. This is really not a big deal to me for now. However, I know time is of the essence to advanced or experienced photographers when you're shooting at fast pace so this might become a bigger issue down the road. But for now, I extremely happy with this purchase. So If you are a beginner with DSLRs and have a tight budget, this makes a great starter lens while you dive deep into the expensive world photography.
Note: I am actually reviewing the HTP-2550DV My family purchased this system when we were remodeling our basement. I went to the store and browsed the isles for a little while until this one caught my eye. I liked the fact that it came with an A/V Reciever so i could listen to the radio on it. The biggest downside is that you can't program the reciever remote for the DVD player or vise-versa. The other is that the mounting hardwhere that the system includes can't be hung at an angle. I now have to go buy some seperate mounting brackets.The sound is amazing! When I put my Led Zeppelin DVD this thing roared. Also, with Star Wars, this system is amazing!
A very good product. Shipping was fast, came on time , I would buy again
If you have a ton of electrical devices, give this one a shot. Takes up minimal space and has been bulletproof for my needs.
The camera was a exact replacement for the camera being used that began taking grainy pictures. The replacement camera took pictures that were even worse. The old camera was connected back to the computer. Not totally sure that the problem is even with the camera. Probably the program that the pictures are being imported to.
Good range out of the box, replaced the factory antennas with 6 dbi antennas and got even better range, but with p2p software the routers "slows down" a lot, when you start ares o similar the ping to the routers starts to go up tremendously, this didn't happened with wrt54gl.
Got it from Fry's here in the bay area for $29. Just keep loosing wireless connectivity. Not worth your time at all. Going back tomorrow. Pure junk.
Unless we're doing something wrong, it doesn't work with an iPod Touch. Therefore it is useless to me and I can't return it because my daughter threw away the packaging and return slip.
just received this item and let me tell you i'm fully satisfied with this product. walmart sells them for 30 bucks but i paid 1.67 for this. very happy right now!
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.
It definately has some issues. It's a rather light camera, wich wouldn't be so bad, but it's a little TOO light. I'm not sure if maybe mine's broken or something, but it can't seem to write to the card in 1MP mode instead of 5 MP mode, it doesn't always read the card and sometimes litereally freazes and you have to pull the bateries out and wait for the camera to use up all the stored power in it before putting them back in and trying again. The 3x zoom is good but the 7x digital zoom is crap, it just cropps the image and lowers the resolution as far down to 0.1 megapixles, there's your 7x zoom. This is my first digital camera, but I'm used to with computer components and I already don't trust this camera, maybe even this brand. The card that they send with it is kinda shoddy too, my card reader sometimes won't even read it. Also, the ability to use multiple resolutions isn't good at all. It's either 5MP or 1MP, there's no in between.My reccomendation: find something better quality. for $... it might as well work right.
The Palm zire 21 PDA is not compatible with Vista Home Premium. It will not work with any 64 bit system. You cannot back up data on your computer due to this. Also you cannot enter data into your computer and transfer it to the PDA. It is very difficult to enter data into the Palm directly. It takes forever and many times the letter or number you put the pointer on is not the letter that comes up. The matrix is too innacurate to work with.
The iPod shuffle is $150, and holds 250 songs. Its has no desplay, and has about 4 buttons. It's not worth it.This is perfect if you have a big ipod already, and need somthing alot more portable, for sports or somthing. But You should DEFINETLY NOT get this for your only mp3 player.I would suggest saving only $50 more to get an ipod mini, to hold 4 times that space, have a display, and a touch wheel. Cummon, they are only $200 bucks,(amazon is actually having a sale for even cheaper,) they look cooler, and you still don't even know it are in your pocket.Unless you are using this for sprts and have a big iPod already, dont get this. Get the mini.
Keep looking; there's better out there. It's a basic rubber jacket with no frills. It covers the front-facing camera and makes that unusable. The cutouts are off by too large a margin - either the wrong size cutouts or misaligned with the phone controls. The mold to wrap and hold wired earbuds is just silly. Firstly, only the original Apple ear buds fit properly. Secondly, the wires and buds are not protected from snagging or kinking. I'm going to return this purchase. Ceap price for low quality. This time, you get what you pay for.
The case was illustrated to fit the hard drive I had purchased. The case was too small. Have no use for the case. Your computer was miostaken as presenting this case as a fit for the Iomega drive. Cost not sufficient to spend the time to return this.J Patrick Pinho
I have no idea how this gateway actually works since it could not be plugged into a power source. The gateway has one male connection and the cord has two female receptacles. This is not the kind of discovery you want to make during the Christmas season when your child has already waited 18 days (and 4 phone calls and a message to the CEO) to get a self-installation kit for Internet service!
I purchased this drive 6 months ago as a spare and just recently installed it. The drive has a controller board error. I contacted Western Digital for a replacement, but they tell me that it is out of warranty. Apparently the year warranty starts ticking the day the drive leaves the factory and not the day you purchase it. If it sits on a store shelf for over a year you do not get any warranty from Western Digital. With other manufacturers providing 5 year warranties, I will never buy Western Digital again.
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.
This camera is an excellent choice for people who would like to have more flexibility but are no professionals. Although a SLR camera it is still relatively small and light to be used in everyday photography. I definitely take better pictures than with my previous point and shoot camera. It was also a trigger for me to learn more on photography.
I've given this poor machine intensive, 16/24 hs usage since I bought it, and I only had to take it to the repair shop once. The laser broke down, repair wasn't cheap, but I suppose it happens with all brands. Thus, I don't take any "stars" for that.Support for not very well known brands (in the developing world) like Onkyo is absent, but thankfully Sony services can fix them properly. "Made in Japan" :)!I like the fact of being able to change most CDs while listening, the sound quality is grea, maybe the opening slot for the CD tray could have a tighter door for not letting any dust in, but, as usual, Onkyo just delivers.The RCA connections made some noise some time ago, it just ruined everything... After hours of tampering and changing of amplifier, cables, speakers, I made sure it was it, opened it (there's not much to be seen), then handmade some "guide" for the cable not bending and voila, the noise went away.I'm sure it would have taken less time for a tech-savy user, but it did break some "romantic moments"... That's why I took 1 star.
Great companion to the deluxe lansky kit. Works great mounted to a bench or freestanding. Gives stability and helps hold the angle better
I bought these after finding out Grado headphones are made in the USA, found out why these are cheaper than the sr60i & sr80i, these are made in China. They're not uncomfortable after a few hours of wear and sound spectacular (warm and neutral). My only complaints so far are that they look and feel cheap in your hands, and because they're very open backed, they project sound outward. I've had Bose Tri-Port and AE2 headphones and these are far cheaper and sound better than the AE2. We'll see how the build quality compares over time.
This is the first higher end camera I've owned. The supplied lens in my opinion is low quaility as mine broke the first time I adjusted the zoom level. I couldn't help myself, so I took it apart and repaired it after hearing that the item was no longer in stock. Overall I really like the camera and would suggest it to anyone wanting to upgrade from the handheld on the go cameras like I had in the past.
This is my first MP3 Player, CD or otherwise and I'm thrilled with my decision. The size is nice, as well as the ability to use the remote or not. I'm still breaking in the rechargable batteries for the best lifespan, but it's nice having the option of adding double AA's. Once you learn the remote's triple-function buttons, navigation is fairly easy. I find the remote easy enough to read and the display graphics great, although the small text size has been a minor complaint in other reviews. Finally the audio is superb (with real headphones, that is) with a nice high-powered headphone amp and line out. It plays VBR files flawlessly, and the skip protection works. You could probably jog with this...Negatives: The included headphones are poor(to be expected) and finally when all options are connected, there's an awful lot of junk hanging off the unit, but that's just an asthetic concern. I'm very happy with this purchase.
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.
We received this monitor as a gift. Our son is only 4 months old and the night light in the first one stopped working. Safety First did replace it at no charge to us but the second unit is all static.
Since I have no use for high speed, etc, but need some copiesof things sometimes, this little copier is perfect for my uses.It requires little attention and does what I need it to do.It is not sufficient for heavy volume, but is very very good for personal use.
Works well for many things. Daughter makes cooking videos and she loves it. You can also use it to hold cook books.
Canon has brought out excellent lenses and quality based cameras in the past. The Canon PowerShot A80 is another great advancement. The A80 is produced with Canon's latest DIGIC image processor and iSAPS technology; a technology that is exclusive to Canon. Producing clear cut images and rich colours, the A80 is a great digital still camera for any individual. Today Bytesector takes a look at the new features and aesthetics Canon has put into the A80......full review @ Bytesector.com
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.
Beware this volume control has 11 preset steps. It is not continuously variable. In my opinion it's a bit expensive for something made in Tiaiwan.PRO: It has three different color face plates and knobs.
This is the wussiest camera I have ever used. I bought the year long warranty, which I highly recommend as I ended up breaking 4 of these cameras over 2 years. The shutter lens gets stuck constantly. If it gets just a little rain on it, it gets frazzled or dies. If you drop it, even from 3 or so feet, it's dead. If you are the kind of person who puts your camera in it's case in between every shot, and are vigilant about it's safety, then it's not a bad camera. But if you are even a little outdoorsy, or clumsy, and esp. if you're both, look at the olympus stylus 770 sw, or just don't buy this camera.
It's a nice, inexpensive retractable mouse which I bought for my laptop. It feels a bit light but this isn't really a problem. However, it would be nice if the cord could extend another foot so I could plug it into the other side of the laptop. Otherwise, not bad.
Really comfy, fine sound, still going aok after weeks of heavy use, and did you notice the price??
I agree with another reviewer who commented that the treble is muddy-sounding. In fact, other than the over-emphasized bass, the overall sound is fairly muddy. As far as Koss' famous "lifetime warranty" is concerned, I obtained these through that program - when I sent in a pair of studio professional headphones which needed only foam earcushion replacement - and received back these [less expensive] portable-stereo headphones. When I contacted customer service, I was told they had already thrown away the ones I sent and had decided these were a fair substitution - if one ignores small issues like twice as high distortion, shorter cord, less expensive, etc. For their warranty service alone I wouldn't recommend a Koss product; however, their A250 ... is actually well-regarded by some professional reviewers.
I purchased this for my girlfriend who did not previously have any portable music device. It was a Christmas present and we both live in the city, so she does lots and lots of walking.Anyway, she loves that the player is pink, small, and has a decent capacity (she actually says that it's more than enough). The player is a very good player, and comes with a lanyard, sack, and headphones, but I recommend buying different headphones (they're not very comfortable). One feature that my girlfriend loves, is the ability to switch the player to landscape. It seems insignificant, but she loves playing around with the orientation.The software was a bit of a pain because my computer froze while installing it, then after restarting, the software took an extreme amount of time to install fully. The software is relatively easy to use and is not hard to navigate.Overall, this product is excellent. The software seems to be mildly buggy, and I have had problems with my Creative Zen Touch (40Gb) in the past (although I was able to fix it with help from Creative e-mail support).As of now, with the product being about month old, I'd give it an A overall.
I don't have experience with a lot of different LCD monitors, but I do regularly use one at my job (an NEC AccuSync LCD72V). I would say that the HP model was much easier for me to set up. Apart from needing to adjust the contrast and brightness (because ALL displays of any type seem to be calibrated to be too bright), the HP was truly a plug and play device. The NEC, on the other hand, kept giving me messages that it wanted to change the resolution to what it considered was optimal -- the only problem being that when I allowed it to change to its desired default setting, I could not tolerate how small everything looked on the screen.As for comparing LCD and CRT computer monitors, I must say that there is something seductive about photos and graphics when viewed on an LCD. There just seems to be more dimensionality and the colors seem more vibrant. When it comes to text, however, neither LCD monitor I've used has text as sharp as what I'm used to using my old 19" CRT monitor.
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.
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.
HP Deskjet 6980 Color Printer (C8969A#B1H)Very happy with the print quality and speed. Was not able to set up printer with Windows Vista. Wireless router would not recongnize printer. Was able to hard wire printer direct to router and interface to printer with wireless laptops. Disapointed in software interface.
I am using it with a 150 watt Alienware adaptor. No spark on plugging. Its not rigid so easy to pack. Works as it should.
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.
This is my first SLR and it so much better than my old point-and-shot cameras!
I waited forever for this little battery. Nothing is wrong with the battery itself but ten days after purchase, having not received it, I made contact with the vendor. They told me it was out of stock and didn't know when a new shipment would be in. I asked why had it not been posted as 'out of stock'? all they could do was apologize and say it would be on its way. Sure. It took another two weeks. Poor service. Would have purchased it somewhere else had I known it was out of stock.
I ordered the 3com 3cr29210 after checking with the tech support people at Mediacom, (formerly @home), who assured me that any modem would work as long as it was docsis compliant (which this model is - supposedly). However, when I connected the modem and computer through the USB ports as instructed, there was no Internet (Windows XP didn't recognize the device). Strangely, when I connected my computer and the device via an ethernet adapter, it worked great. The only problem is that I need to return the adapter with the my previous modem in order to stop the excessive [money] monthly rental fee, which is the whole point of this endeavor. Now I am shopping for ethernet adapters on ebay, a little confused about the whole issue.
I've noticed a few reviews here mentioning problems that are either inherent in ultra-compact digital cameras or must be inaccurate. My first advise to anyone buying a digital camera is to really think about what the most likely circumstances will be when you'll want your camera with you. If you're looking only for excellent image quality, don't even bother with an ultra-compact camera, you will only be disappointed. If you want a camera that you can put in your pocket and take anywhere and can be used in a variety of different conditions, the Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 is an excellent choice.I think this is an excellent point-and-shoot camera. The form factor is perfect, it's about the same size as my (now defunct) RAZR cell phone, which means this camera is incredibly thin. You can slide the cover down and make simple adjustments like turning the flash off and take a picture with one hand if you need to, something you can't do with the T50 because of the touch screen. This camera is also thinner than the T50. I love the flip-down front on this camera, you aren't going to find a camera that will get from your pocket to taking a picture faster than this camera. This camera is also very well made, surprisingly so, in fact. It feels very solid and nothing on this camera looks or feels cheap or delicate in any way.I have had no problems with red-eye reduction on this camera as someone else has mentioned. The flash on this camera is very powerful, and if you're taking any close-up shots of people in dim lighting you'll probably want to change the flash to the lowest setting and make sure you have selected the red-eye reduction mode in the setup menu (it is turned off by default).There are a few "issues" with this camera. Picture quality suffers because of the internal lens, which is unavoidable in the ultra-compact cameras. You're just not going to get the quality optics you can in a standard lens design. There is quite a bit of noise in low-light pictures, but this camera can also take pictures at an equivalent of ISO 1000. The pictures are noisy, but the other cameras I've owned were not capable of capturing an image anywhere near the range of light conditions this camera can, so there's is a bit of a trade-off there, but I have to say the amount of noise in dim photos is noticeable on this camera compared to some others I have used. Probably the biggest issue with this camera is battery life. It's not terrible, but if you are going on a trip and planning on taking pictures all day without a recharge you'll have to buy an extra battery or you're out of luck.I got this camera to replace a Nikon Coolpix 5900 (5.1MP) digital camera. That camera takes better pictures in optimal light conditions than the T10 due mostly to better optics, but the T10 can take pictures in lower light conditions even though they are a bit noisy. This camera also has motion compensation which does have noticeable advantages, especially in low-light conditions. The size of this camera was a major factor for me. You can put the T10 in your pocket no problem and take it anywhere, anytime you want, which isn't really realistic with most other compact cameras, definitely not my previous one.I'm hesitant to give this camera 5 stars because there are some image quality issues and the battery life could be improved, but I really don't think there is a better overall ultra-compact digital camera on the market right now and I looked at just about all of them.
Love this. It's so easy my 11 year old daughter can fill it all by herself.Its enough space for about 200 songs which is plenty for me!
I use for converting RS232/DB9 serial devices such as telescope mounts, filter wheels, Canon DSLR and RoboFocus stepper motor controller. Running in VMWare Fusion or Parallels 3 on MBP isn't a big deal; however, understand a native Mac OS laptop handles USB traffic and connect/disconnect action differently than a PC so you may have to unplug/plug the device a few times during initial use for everything to play nice!
I was hesitant to order this as it's not under Prime, but I got this faster than the other items that I bought with Prime. Impressive. The product seems of good quality.
I have heard better more clear transmitters. I have tried different stations and different locations in my car and still cant get a static free signal. I am disappointed in this product.
I bought this at least 2 years ago. We took it on several car trips and it held up just fine with two boys! We also took it along on several flights to keep the boys occupied. My only complaint is that the sound is too low, but if you use earphones it is fine. The other day, I brought it to my room to watch a movie and it was hard to hear without using earphones.I'm trying to find a cable so we can hook it up to the TV. I can't remember if it came with one or not, but we have lost it if it did.
I printed the instructions on the CD that was included in the camera package [151 pages] and found this an excellent referencewhile learning to operate the camera. It is compact and easy to cary. I have taken over 500 pictures and found the picture quality good and the camera easy to operate.I have difficulty documenting and recieving the promised rebates. The computers at the rebate center are very confusedwith my application for the promised 64 MB smart media card promised in the pre-christmas promotion. I have made 2 snale msil submittals and numerous E-mail follow ups without success.
I use it on three sony cameras I own with no problems at all. The Sony DSC-R!, HDR-HC1, and the F828.Allows better photos in low light settings, no more shaky fingers on the shutter button for me.
MOST PLACES ONLY HAD 2, 4 OR 8 CARDS SO IT WAS GREAT TO FIND 1GB CARD ON HERE. FAST DELIVERY TOO.
This was a great buy for the money! If your looking for a less expensive mp3 player but not looking to comprimise on quality then this is for you. The menu is really easy to navigate and puting music on it is a breeze. I love having the option of adding the memory card to increase my space if I want to.
I got the 30gb Zune for my girlfriend for xmas. I chose the Zune over the Ipod because of the wireless capability and the price. I paid $149.00 can't beat it with a stick!...lol She loves it! The software was easy to install and worked flawlessly. You can download it straight from the Zune website as I did on my pc and now she also has all of my music also. I HIGHLY recommend this product and I'm extremely skeptical about the bad reviews as I have had no problems...
These earphones work ok but the Skullcandy INK'D Earbuds sounds better. The only problem with the skullcandy is I can't run in them so I use the Coby. I can't really complain since I bought them for $6 bucks with shipping.
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.
The Delkin 18 in 1 reader is compact and seems to work well. I've only used it with SD and CF cards so far, and it reads/writes both with no problems. Transfer speed is very good. The USB cable is a plug-in type which, in my opinion, has plus/minus points. It is easier to carry without a permanent plug (plus), but you have to remember to pack a cable or know where one is (minus). If I need another card reader I would not hesitate to purchase another one.
A complete waste of money. It works no better than the flimsy wire antenna that came with my receiver.
Awsome CD player! Has up to 40 hrs of burn time on batteries. The bass is awsome too! It will not even distort when the bass is maxed on Closure by Chevelle! For those who do not know that song, it has LOTS of bass as well as being deep! It is very hard to skip it. The battery indicator is helpful as well. I like the loop on the cd player. You can get a clip and hook it to your belt loop! Over all, a great poduct and whould highly reccomend it to some anyone!
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.
Be forewarned -- this lens is not for the faint-hearted photographer!This manual lens has a fixed aperture and no telemetry with your camera. This means that for most Nikon DSLR cameras, it will only work in manual mode. It will not work in aperture priority mode on most cameras. I have a D50, and I have no way of knowing what shutter speed to set using just the camera.Second, at 500mm and f8, this lens has a very narrow depth of field. There's obviously no AF. Focusing can be difficult. Really difficult.Third, at fixed f8, shutter speeds in anything but bright sunlight will be slow. You can try operating handheld, but you really need a tripod.The image quality is adequate, not great. Softness in the image, color shift, some flare - to be honest, I'm still tinkering, so more on this later.Finally, the t-mount adapter that ships with the lens comes loosely attached, by which I mean the inner thread ring is loose inside the outer t-mount ring (at least, that's what I got). I'm guessing it ships this way so you can align the focus ring correctly so it shows at the top of the camera. However, you'll need to tighten the ring using the four tiny, recessed nuts around the adapter outer edge. To do this you'll need a set of micro-screwdrivers. I say all this because there are NO INSTRUCTIONS with the lens worth reading.As other online reviews have noted, you get what you pay for. At about $100, this isn't a bad way to explore long focal length photography without spending a fortune. I'm not greatly impressed, but it works.
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 bought the 2502 powerline ethernet connector and the 2521 powerline access point. I was adding them to a network which is using two NetGear XE-102 powerline connectors. The Netgear products installed instantly without any software (except to add encryption, if you want). After several hours neither Siemens/SpeedStream product worked. Passwords are required for each device. You have to match to the default settings on the access point for all your devices. Forget it. It's a nice idea to have a powerline access point and I hope Netgear develops one. The instruction booklets are cryptic and useless.
A real struggle to get operative. An email to the technical support went unanswered. Steer clear of this one if you don't enjoy technical hassles.
This a great DSL modem, but be careful during installation. Just either install the ISP DSL software, if available, or use the Zoom installation software and you'll be online immediately. Warning: Don't install both programs, like I did at first. Installing both programs on my computer confused my wireless Netgear router when I tried to install it. It wouldn't detect the settings properly. I had to uninstall the Zoom software from my computer and reset the Zoom DSL modem and Netgear router back to factory settings. Once I did that, I plugged in the modem and connected it back to the router and the router installed correctly. Since then, the Zoom modem has been working fine with no problems and I highly recommend it.
These always work great for us. We print all of our checks with them. Good luck and try them out.
I don't own this, but a friend asked me to take a look at troubleshooting this product so I spent several hours playing with it. The drive itself is decent.However the Redemption Software Backup is absolute garbage. It is not ready for prime time. I should have known when the Software doesn't actually have a Version number (e.g. 1.0) but just "Build Number 007". My friend had a text book example of what one would do with a backup. Her computer was acting "funny" so she backed it up to the external hard drive using the Redemption Software, and then proceeded to wipe the computer and re-install Windows. After re-installing Windows, the backup of her computer did not show up in the list of "Stores" (archives) that the backup utility knew about. The files were still on the drive (compressed and encrypted) but there was no way to get at them.There was also no obvious way to manually add a "Store" to the backup software's list even though we knew exactly where they lived. It seems like the software relied on some state information on the Computer that you backed up. This is absolutely ludicrous given that the whole point of this software is that your computer's hard drive contents may be totally lost and you want to restore them.The tech support Website for the software is also absolute garbage. It consists of almost no useful information and has only a few tech support questions posted that have the lame answer of "Download the latest version of software from our website" and without any direct link where to find that software.In summary, Hard Drive Okay (3 stars), Software is junk (1 star). If you buy this, don't use the software.
I wish Amazon gave the Reviewer a "No Star" option.I appreciate the speedy printing of this item; but that is all... Also, that's not saying much, since it was my first new printer in several years, and I had missed several "generations" of speed...First problem, I find that the top paper-holder that is suposed to keep the pages in order while they come out doesn't! Pages end up falling over the front of the front of the machine so that you have to pay extra close attention to make sure you catch all of them, and that they are in order...Bigger problem is that it jams a lot, and it is VERY difficult to pull the paper(s) out It has a vice-grip on the sheets, so that you end up tugging and wripping the paper. Then, the area where the torn edge is is too small to fit fingers into to manipulate. There are not enough removeable parts to aid in paper extraction.Don't biu tjos [romter... I think it is an example of "You (usually) get what you pay for..."
I use this headset for personal use on Skype. It is the best headset Ive ever owned.The noise canceling microphone is awesome! No one is telling me to turn down the TV..they cant hear it!No static noises..clear as can be!I would highly recommend this headset.Price was perfect for what I use it for.Fits comfortably on my head..it does NOT fall off if I move!
I got some easy pictures / movies.I did have a bit of file recognition trouble:The movie files not being recognized by other applications as being Quicktime movies.
This Backpack provides ample space for my new camera and the lenses that I have and will get in the near future. Great quality!
For those of you who work on your computer for extended hours, this system cooler is for you. Flowing at 42cfm(Cubic Feet per Minute), there is a lot of air to go around, literally!This easy-to-install Cyclone Blower can cool a very decent sized computer case. I have it installed in my full tower case, and this fan can pack a punch against heat! I noticed a drop in temperature by 4 degrees. That's enough to combat deadly heat!I think it is definately worth it to purchase this item and place one in each computer.You can place this sucker right below your video card if you are a gamer(that video card can heat up!).
My headline sums it up. This thing is great. As others have said, the sound is fantastic, cleaner and clearer than you can possibly get with a hack workaround like an FM or cassette adapter (I used to use the latter, until the cassette player in my Tundra died).Don't be intimidated about installing it, assuming you can find dash-dismantling directions for your particular vehicle online (there's no info about this included with the fairly sparse directions for the box.) I did, and learned that in my Tundra, removing 5 simple screws (three behind the AC knobs, two in the upper cavity of the air vents) allows a simple prying out of the dash panel to expose the radio bolts -- 4x10mm. My JBL factory deck had an open plug in the back for the adapter cable. Snap it in, hook the cables to the white box, plug in the ipod, and you're in business. Like others, I just put the box in the glove box, filing a little Dremel groove for the cable to drop in at the top of the plastic sidewall.My player didn't recognize the song lists at first. Had to adjust one of the DIP switches on the box, as per the instructions. That was it. It's quality, heavy duty cabling (better than what's already plugged into the stereo), and the steering controls and everything work great. This took me all of about 20 minutes. It's a wonderful solution to the car stereo problem if you have a current Toyota system that sounds great, but won't play your mp3 files.Note that the next gen of these devices, which are now on the market, in some cases have an additional feature -- a USB input, into which you could plug a simple thumb drive filled with mp3 files. That (more expensive) adapter would be a nice option that would allow you to leave your ipod at home, and only leave a much-less-pricey song drive in your car.But this box does exactly as advertised, which is to put six customized iPod playlists at your fingertips, plus give you an additional input for another music player, sat radio unit, etc. I love that it has an auto shutoff (don't remember if it's 30 or 60 minutes) that keeps your iPod "paused" so it picks up right where it left off when you leave the car for a short time.This is also a great way to make use of an older iPod, like my first-gen, overpriced Touch, whose (non-replaceable) battery doesn't hold a long charge anymore, as the unit provides power to the player while the car is running. Highly recommended.
I have used these batteries for about a month now and I have to say that I am satisfied with their performance. I have a Canon S2 which uses for AA batteries and can be quite resource hungry with me shooting 300 pictures a weekend. So far their recharge time has been good as well. It remains to be seen how well they hold up in the long run.
Great product, great price ... use for recharging 9V for my wireless microphone systems. Charges quickly.
I bought this last year to go with my projector so that I could present professional-looking educational programs to nurses, patients, the homeschool group i help educate, and anywhere else I may need it...I am very pleased with the product. It is a little tricky to manipulate the whole thing by yourself, but you can do it, and after a while its not so hard anymore... the screen is good quality, and the projected images look clear and very viewable....I would have liked a complete-surround case, as it still needs to be kept in the cardboard packaging box to ensure no damage occurs..thats my only complaint, otherwise great!! Definitely good value for money.
Good product with great range. Sound quality is great and battery life is good also. The only draw bck is the connection with the ipod is not tight enough for me - it comes loose from the ipod if barely jarred. Other than that the product is worth the money.
Light weight, fully adjustable with great panning capability. It blows away my old pod.
I bought this for my camping trips and it works just as advertised. I haven't had any issues charging any of my electronics although i haven't tried charging my laptop. Solid construction and beautiful finish.
I have owned the JVC EX-D1 for a couple of years. The D1 is the same as the D5 except for the lack of a wireless input capability, which is something I have no use for.1. Sound Fidelity - In a word, the sound quality is great. Which is astonishing considering the small size of the speakers. When shopping, I also tried small Bose speakers and this JVC unit beat the Bose system hands-down. Bass comes in clear and strong, but not boomy. High frequency comes in bright, without tinniness. Subjective opinion, of course. Still, I love the sound.2. Features - Has them all. Except for speaker balance adjustment, the lack of which I found strange.3. USB Input - This is the best feature for an office system where you might hook up the speakers to your computer. Just plug it in to your computer, and it is recognized automatically as a USB sound device. No fuss, no muss.4. Appearance - In an office, you want a system that does not broadcast "geek". The appearance of this unit is classy and understated. The cherry wood veneer is lovely. I love it.Highly recommended.
We use this router for VPN connections with SO Linux. Bring stability and connection speed and maximum use of the functions. We tested the kit in your maximum effort and the result was satisfactory.
One of the reviewers stated that this Audiovox D2017 10.2-Inch Slim Line Portable DVD Player plays PAL format also. I needed a portable player that would support this format and region 1. However, the regular review never states that it plays PAL DVDs.Do not be mislead... it does NOT play PAL.Also, for $184 it is rather flimsy and seems cheaply made.Very disappointed.
This worked perfectly for me. People have said this version is far inferior to the new version and I'm sure that's true, but this met my needs and was much cheaper.I needed this to connect a digital scale to my computer in my work laboratory. My computer and the scale are on two opposite walls and I did not want to move the scale nor did I want to run a cable. The distance is approximately 10 feet and everything communicates with no hiccups. According to the utility the signal is at 90%.My computer runs Windows XP Pro. Installation was quick and easy. The reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars was because I plugged an external hard drive into it and the transfer speeds were a bit below the advertised speeds. The signal said 90% but speeds were about 60% of advertised. Still, for being wireless, it works great.While the newer model may be significantly better, I can't in good faith give this a lower rating just because there is a better one available. Simply put, if you don't need a lot of range and you don't need super speeds, this is a much less expensive alternative.
for the price you cant go wrong 1 year ext warrenty well worth it
Im a comedian that has been looking for a way to record my live sets in cd quality. Thank goodness for the Belkin TuneTalk. I simply put the ipod in my front shirt jacket & presto, all done. The sound is great, it picks up not only my voice, but the audiance reaction as well. This is great. Reccomend to everyone who does any kind of live performances.
M boyfriend gave me this a my birthday gift. I was wanted a camcorder since i like making movies and videos and i use to use the long time ago video camera. I LOVE the fact that the camera is small and easier to handle, that its not heavy and does not act as excess baggage. The only thing i dont like about it is that the battery last for less than 4 hours. I enjoy recordering and catching the moments of simple nonsence but most times i cant because when we are in the middle of having fun or something exciting is happening thats when the battery goes died but apart from that i love this camcorder.
I've used this unit almost daily since March 2003 to record our favorite shows and send them to our troops in Iraq. 50 recorded DVDs (200 hours) later it's still working flawlessly. The recorded DVDs play great in every DVD player we own, including a Gateway laptop and a portable Mintek. Only problem I've noted in playback is in the player in our vehicle...the vibrations cause the disk to skip...but that particular player is very sensitive to problem disks. I did experience the error codes mentioned in other reviews once, and ran the diagnostic as detailed in the manual...no more problems after that. I've only had one DVD+R go bad out of the whole batch. Once the unit is set up and you learn how to finalize a disk...it's amazingly easy to use. The Timer function is easier than any VHS recorder I've ever used. I also really appreciate the &quot;one-touch&quot; timer record function, and the fact that I can turn it off if I change my mind (my VHS recorder won't). So far, I'm a happy Phillips customer and my guys in the desert are up to date on every new episode of Alias and the West Wing! :)
No problems and best of all it works with vista.This was a key piece of info that was hard to find when lookingfor a 3.5 floppy drive.IT WORKS WITH VISTA.
I just got this player and it's been nothing but frustration. The buttons are extremely small and closely spaced. The biggest flaw is the volume control. It's so sensitive, that if anything bumps the area of the volume control, it lowers the volume... even if you're just touching the casing near the VOL-. Also, it sticks on mute. The manual touches on this in the trouble shooting area, saying that if &quot;The volume does not increase even if you press VOL+ repeatedly&quot; you should &quot;Press and hold SOUND until 'AVLS' disappears from the display&quot;. The problem is that the &quot;AVLS&quot; function doesn't have to be engaged for this volume issue to happen. The buttons are so sensitive &amp; closely spaced that the VOL+ button sometimes works as the VOL- instead. In addition, this mute/volume issue can lock up all of the buttons since it's a completely digital product.Unless you're planning to use the &quot;hold&quot; function continuously to keep the volume at a constant level, I'd avoid this product.
I purchased the radio/cd model. It will not get through an entire CD without the batteries going dead. I contacted Salon-Maxim customer service and was told this was "completely normal","CD player uses a lot of power", "use rechargeable batteries", and "sorry... nothing I can do for you". He also suggested I use an ac/dc adapter (IN THE SHOWER) !!I do not recommend this product.
If you have a question or need support, forget it!!! I sent a email to Garmin support "5 to 7 days" for a reply. Ah, call them, 9 to 5 CST and a 90 minute wait.I love the GPS but needed help with charts and learned that Garmin does NOT SUPPROT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!If it takes a week or more to get help, I would say that the company has issues. I think that their hardware has some great engineering behind it but the company does not value its customers and does not support them beyond the sale.I'm not sure of the alternatives but I'm looking...
This mount is very sturdy. It mounted to my Magnavox 26" LCD TV with no additional hardware and I couldn't be happier with the overall quality. It tilts up to 15 degrees which worked great for mounting it high in the corner.
I purchased these brackets to hold some larger Onkyo speakers (not cubed) approximately 5"x9"x4" and weighing 3 pounds or so. They worked perfectly and the ability to adjust (with ease)and pivot the speaker once mounted makes these babies worth their weight in gold.
I purchased the Vista a number of years back. I have found that it is one of the most important part of my gear. It is easy to use, even my 6 year old duaghter loves it. I always have it with me. Updates are easly downloaded and installed. There has been great impovments in the undates each time. I have had no problems with the unit. It has handled the cold and the heat very well. I have never tested it in water yet, but that look like it will come up soon. I have used it for driving accross country, climbing, caving, hicking, biking, and would not go any were with out it.
i just spent 45 days in Europe with a car. we spent the first month in Italy and then traveled to Austria, Czech Republic, Amsterdam and down to France. for the vast majority of the time, the 370 provided very good directions. however, one time the GPS sent us down a hiking path in Austria to the back door of the hotel (i had to turn around in a field of tall grass on the side of a mountain). on the way to Cinque Terre, the GPS sent me through a small village and onto a street between buildings where i had about 2 inches clearance on either side of the car for about 70 meandering meters -- very, very, very slow driving. this was clearly not the main traveled highway to Cinque Terre (using the default settings of the GPS). in Milan, the GPS wanted me to go down a 1-way road the wrong way and i had difficulty getting it to redirect me as it kept trying to get me to go back around the round-about and down the road wrongly.the GPS also uses some odd phrasings -- turn onto A3 sounds more like turn on 2A3. this really confused me for the first few days. "onto" should be 1 word.the GPS does a poor job of pronouncing street names. now granted, i'd have trouble with these as well. but i even heard the GPS stutter once, which gave us all a chuckle.i haven't used the GPS in the USA yet as it arrived a day before i left for Europe, so these comments only apply to using it in Europe . . . but that's largely why you'd get this model. if i was going back to Europe, I'd take this GPS with me again rather than look for a new GPS. i figure non of them are going to be perfect at the USA and Europe, but i also have learned more about its nuances that perplexed me at times over the first 2 weeks or so of using it. i still felt better having it than relying on maps. i'd honestly rate it a 3.5 if that was an option.
The zoom is a great feature but doesn't make up for the HORRIBLE Audio and HORRIBLE video in low light. When I contacted Panasonic, basically the bottom line was too bad.
I recently bought a MacBook, and I spent hours (literally) searching for a good set of headphones that matched the white of the computer. After looking at different types of ear buds, (rediculously expensive) Bose headphones, and even bluetooth sets, I decided on these.When I first opened the packaging, I was a bit skeptical. My first thought was, "great -- a pair of headphones strong enough to last a good month." After using them for the past couple weeks, I can say my original assumption about these headphones couldn't be more wrong.They're extremely durable, comfortable beyond belief (even for those who wear glasses), and the sound quality is perfect. Even the bass performs on a level better than most headphones I've used. When all said and done, Sennheiser has not let me down with my purchase. Sure, they're fairly expensive, but you get what you pay for.
I bought this router couple of weeks back from Bestbuy. Installation wasn't hard - fairly straightforward. Their controls are very professional - might be intimidating to non-IT guys. I dont see this router reliable at all. When I take my laptop to my bedroom in the 2nd floor, the signal strength is too low. The connection frequently drops out - couldnt explain why - even at night 11pm when there are no microwaves or phones etc. I live in a single family house and interferrences practically nil.In my Apple Powerbook, the SSID name keeps disappearing on a constant basis. At the same time, my old Netgear MR814 stays good. I dont know whats going on.Looks like there are many satisfied users out here but this one is not for me.
Nice little camera. Performs well, although the number of megapixils leave something to be desired. The 10X zoom is long enough to compensate somewhat for the 3mp, because you can crop the image in camera using the zoom, and still get an acceptable image.
I definitely don't recommend this product. When I record voice, it seems that there is a limit of 20 mins. If you inadvertedly record more than 20 mins the player freezes, so you have to reset it using the recessed button. The file system also has problems, I have several zero length files in the player that can not be deleted. I also hungs if you press the wrong key when recording from radio.It seems that the firmware was never tested :-(
Totally pleased in the sound department...i'm amazed in the performance... their design for installing the speakers took some thought; the shroud covers the placement hole completely and adds a nice finished look.I haven't found any issues with them; I received the product i ordered and they're great.
I bought this t.v at best buy and let me tell you I'am glad I purchased it. The picture quality is amazing even without an HD tuner. I also have a progressive scan dvd player hooked up to it and the picture quality is better than I had thought it would be. It exceeded my expectations completely. I highly recommend this t.v!
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.
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 never realised that this cord existed and with this one cord attached to my MacAir and the other to my TV I get full streaming with great sound. I only wish our internet service was as good. The length is ideal for me to operate everything from the settee.It arrived promptly, well packed and I am extremely satified.
Our goals in buying a camera were: 1. Turn on and take a picture quickly, 2. Take good quality video, 3. Small and easy to fit in a pocket, 4. Take good natural light photos. This camera has performed excellently on each of these objectives. We find that we rarely use our video camera anymore because this camera is so easy to turn on and start filming immediately. Thanks to this camera we no longer miss filming or taking pictures of those adorable moments of our kid. The camera is also easy to use, with a large LCD, a few simple buttons and an easy switch from pics to video. We found it so easy and convenient we bought the same one for my mother. A few drawbacks to the camera is that you can't zoom during video capture and that it can take a few seconds between pictures (unless in speed capture mode).
I bought this product at the request of another person. But I can say That the delivery was on time, he bought because he liked the price and I think he liked the product
I picked up the Sony 8" (SA-WM250 100-Watt) Active Subwoofer recently, and it's quite nice (especially the price at under $100.00). But this smaller system can't hold a candle to the Yahama. This 10" system pumps out clean, crisp base and its cut-off option allows the user to limit the higher frequency response of the sub-woofer (and let your mid-range speakers do the job). The result - a pretty massive, well defined bottom that can be as subtle or as "in your face" as you like it and which will nicely compliment just about any existing audio/visual system.Because I use a pair of smaller AAD speakers, I keep the volume level for the subwoofer at below 50%, but the frequency cut-off a bit higher (110 hz out of max 140hz) for a nicely balanced, very full sound. Another nice feature is a bass button selection for either (i) music, or (ii) movies. The latter provides maximum bass response - suitable for achieving something similar to what you get in movie theatres - the rumbling bass that lodges in your stomach. The former, music option, is ideal and very complimentary to my existing stereo arrangement.If you're unhappy with the response of your shelf speakers (want more oomph?), you'll love this Yamaha subwoofer. It'll add depth to your existing system, and add real luster to your audio-video setup. I recently re-watched "The Two Towers" on DVD using the Yahama - the experience was truly like a return to the theatre.
Did not fit my new Whisler Radar Detector so I am not able to use it.
Unlike many other cables that splice A/V output, this cable does so while retaining the details of that output. I.e., both Left and Right channels are extracted and outputted, not simply the Left channel with audio mixed down to mono. Also, it works on some computers, too!On the minus side, I haven't gotten it to work on the television. In order to do so, you also have to buy the adapter for the Creative Zen player.I bought this so my Creative Sleek Photo would be compatible with an X-Rocker chair with built in speakers, and found that CD players and many other audio units became compatible, too. For that, it was worth the cost.
As professional photographers have known for ages, using a tripod is one of the best (and incidentally cheaper) means of improving your pictures. This little Manfrotto tripod is so light that you can always pack it in your camera bag wherever you go. Due to its low height, it doesn't always give you the best perspective when you have to place it on the floor, but it will allow you to get some shots which would be impossible otherwise. I spent 3 weeks in Europe with my Pentax K100D, DA 16-45 f/4 lens, and one of these - and I am really happy that I bought it before I left. All in all, highly recommended accessory for all compact SLR and digicam users.
As usual, delivery was timely and the deal went smoothly. As for the router, this was my first experience with wireless networking and I feel very strongly that the setup directions need more detail. Eventually it was up and running but then I discovered that the swithching power supply for the router also emits a noisy RF signal. I would not have discoered this except that I am an amateur radio operator and found the signal able to be heard on one of the VHF ham bands. This is something that LINKSYS could easily remedy, however, I have contacted them and heard nothing in response after two weeks. I ran CAT5e from the second floor to the basement and was done with it. Larry
No problem with this order - arrived in good condition and in a reasonable period of time
If you're reading these reviews, you're probably looking for a universal remote for one of two reasons: to replace a broken/lost factory remote or to give the elderly a less complicated controller.At thirteen bucks a pop, the URC 4220 is cheap enough where I'd prefer to leave this out for guests to use or the dog to chew on over the factory remote. As a pre-emptive sacrificial replacement, the 4220 matches nearly all the buttons compared to the Samsung TV remote I'm mothballing. The 4220 lets me get into the TV setup menu and navigate around as I would with the original. Additionally, it's properly pulsing the signal to my Samsung whereas my DirecTV (programmable) remote only notches the volume up just once regardless of how long I hold down the button.Programming this remote was routine and typical, but could become tedious if there are half a dozen possible codes for your device. The chart printed in the manual listed five codes for my TV. This means reprogramming it five times to make sure I'm using the best code for my particular set. One For All's website isn't any more helpful. Their code finder rehashes the printed chart. Let me enter the specific model of my TV in return for a specific code and I would've been a happier customer. If you're patient enough to read the manual, you'll find some additional nifty features like the single Power button being capable of toggling all four devices... or the ability to re-task the PVR button to operate a second DVD player.I additionally programmed mine to operate a Samsung 1080P7 Upconverting DVD player and that's where the 4220 showed some limits. It's Menu button only worked for DVD content menus but not the player's setup menu to tweak video/audio settings. The remote is also lacking an Eject button. One For All's reasoning is probably that if you had to extract/load a DVD, you'd be standing near the player anyway. With the DTV transition nearly complete, HDTV power users will find this remote missing the "-" dash button for directly landing on certain digital channels (ie, 11-2, 11-3, etc)The big numerical buttons suggest that this remote is tailored for the elderly or those with diminished sight. The problem with the 4220 is that OTHER oft-used buttons aren't as distinct. The power button is the same size as the other buttons in that upper region. The labeling for the identically-shaped channel and volume rocker switches are far too tiny for grandma to see without pulling out her reading glasses. No one considered up/down shaped arrows for volume and plus/minus shaped buttons for the channel? There's room for improvement on their grouping ergonomics. Look at the product thumbnail above. The two buttons straddling the zero is counterproductive. If they truly want to target this remote for the tech-challenged end-user, improve the button ergonomics and maybe provide flatspots near certain buttons to accomodate flourescent-colored labels.This remote should be suitable for the larger majority of casual users who need access to an expanded set of controls beyond power, volume, and channel. The existence of a dedicated sleep, Closed Caption, (DTV) Info, and source input buttons should give most buyers the confidence to use this as a permanent replacement. Power users however, will want to look into the URC8820 while the elderly might be better matched to the URC1050 or URC3300.
After reading reviews and consumer comments re 1080p vs. 720p, I decided to save 300 bucks and get the 720p. At this screen size, the picture is fantastic. Crisp, clear, smooth ... hypnotic even. No discernable motion lag (great for football), wide viewing angle (even when lying on the floor) and non-glossy, glare-reducing matte screen. And of course, rich Sony color.I'm not a serious home theater guy, I just wanted a very good TV to replace my broken 27" set. I don't have a home theater audio system, but the TV's speakers provide very good sound. ... Although this is Sony's "value" line of HDTVs, it far surpasses my expectations.Also got a Sony upscaling DVD player and it definitely makes the picture clearer. For a 720p TV, make sure you tweak the DVD player's settings to output to 720p (the factory default is 1080p). ... Bought an HDMI cable on Amazon for $5.06, including shipping (my brother paid $50 at a national chain store).
I don't know a lot about routers but I can't realize any differences in downloading and streaming using the cable (without router) or using this wireless router, then I think the product could not be better.
bought this to use with an existing wooden shelf i had. figured i would just use it to hold the shelf. from the get go nothing but problems. the allen key and set screws were missing. i called sanus and they said they would mail it to me. ok, kudos for support.according ot the instructions - use a 1/4 drill bit to make pilot holes, and i do, only to find that 1/4' was too big as the lag bolts supplied were 1/4' as well!!!! Blast who ever wrote the instructions! so now i have to fill up the hole and mount it slightly lower on the same stud. less than ideal. i used a 3/16th drill to make the pilot holes which fit the supplied lag bolts. double check and all is level.after mounting the bracket, i find that its not level and there is not way to level it!!im using a felt pad under the support to level it but may just try to bend the arm to get it to level.its a strong unit, seems like it well up to the task, but come on sanus!!! get the basics right! and fix the darned instructions why dont you!!NB - seems im the only one here that had the problem with the instructions stating to use a 1/4' drill... did they supply the wrong size bolts with mine?
I've had this mouse for 2 days and I'm loving it!This mouse was easy to connect to my MacBook. It's hefty enough to feel like a full-size mouse. It's definitely NOT tiny, but I have smaller hands and it feels much like a full-size mouse.One thing people need to remember is the optical part of the mouse that does not allow you to use multiple surfaces; without a reflective surface, the mouse cursor WILL jump around.The scroll wheel is very smooth, but there's no sensitivity settings.Navigating the mouse without restriction is great on my wrist which just got through physical therapy and allows me to be as much in a neutral position as possible.
This is a very solid, basic 35 mm SLR. Gives you total control of the shooting experience. Great for all enthusiasts.
Wow! Bought these for my Dad because he uses a portable DVD player to workout. He uses these everyday and couldnt be happier! I tried them out to make sure what I ordered was good enought for him and I didnt want to take them off. I had never experienced BASS from headphones. Awesome deal and awesome price!! Plus a great gift. Requires battery for the BASS power but well worth it!
Just got these, wish I had gotten them before when I was doing a lot of travelling. For taking with you for a hotel or just for plain travel, they are great. The sound is decent and they work with any iPod out there (I use them with my 2nd Gen iPod).I have used them for only a day, but if they break down like it happened to a previous poster, I'll come back and post. So far, I think they are great, can't beat the price :D
I bought these about a month ago so that I could have speakers to listen to audiobooks in the bath.These are good SMALL speakers. You're not buying a Bose system here, so don't expect that kind of power. What they are, however, are very nice small speakers that do the job when you're watching a movie on your laptop or are tired of earphones. I can hear the sound just fine over running water or the sound of my sewing machine.I like the gadgety design and the fact that you can use them with batteries if you want to be a bit more portable.I do wish they'd charge the iPod though.
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.
Good solid fan for the price. As others have mentioned, the screen guarding the fan is plastic, but it is solid, heavy plastic, so it should last without problems. The action is smooth, and the fan is relatively quiet. Overall, the quality seems significantly better than the fan that it replaced, even though the older fan had a metal screen.
Don't be tricked into buying an expensive HDMI cable. You need a quality cable, but not a gold plated one. Since the signals in HDMI are digital, gold plating doesn't help fidelity at all. Errors in the digital signal are corrected before display. Save your hard earned cash for gold plated analog RCA cables where it'll make a difference.
I am very happy with this camera, the pictures are fantastic, Its pretty easy to use and compact. I would recomend this camera to anyone.
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've had mine for about 6 months now and still now problems. I purchased this for my wife to use for school and she was so excited when it arrived that she set it up and had it running by the time I got home from work. If you knew my wife you would think this a minor miracle because she is NOT technically minded. This is my second scanner and by far the easiest and best one. The USB connection is great and the quick buttons on the front are awesome. It is the first scanner I've used which actually scans and sends a fax which was either typed or hand written and actually comes out legible.Hopefully I don't have to send it in for a new lamp head like the previous reviewers. If I do I'll definitely put a note inside to lock down the scanner head!!Only bad experience was the mail-in rebate. After two months I got a letter back saying I couldn't have it because I didn't enclose the UPC from the box or something. Thing is is that it didn't ask for it on the rebate card, just a receipt. Too bad, I'd already thrown the box away.
This is a great purchase for those wanting a set of binoculars to look at something quickly, such as while hunting, boating, etc. The fact that you do not have to focus the binoculars works great for spotting what you are looking for very quickly. As other reviews suggest, they do not work well at close distances, i.e. within 50 feet or so. However, I purchased these knowing I would never need them for something at that distance and they have been great.
Worked about as it should. Fit well, almost too well, tough to remove.Removed radio super-easy. Used on a 2005 GTO, jammed these in, pulled radio right out.Simple
I ordered one of these on November 13, 2006. It arrived on December 6 (21 days later than expected). Worked fine for about two hours; then the picture disappeared. Sound still works fine, but no picture.I requested a refund from Amazon but they do not respond. I will never buy from Amazon again.
An associate of mine uses a MusicPower USB/AC adapter that seems to be a bit more solid. The construction of this unit seems, for lack of a better term, a bit chintzy. That aside, it is functional and has not failed me.
We had trouble locating the correct headset for our Motorola radios, model RDU4160d. If you get an "unapproved" model, the speaker on the radio won't shut off when the phones are plugged in -- defeating the purpose.These phones are the right ones, and work well -- once you learn two things:1. You must insert the plug FIRMLY. There's a last 1/4" to push it in which isn't obvious, and the radio's speaker won't cut off if you don't. (This is probably designed to seal out moisture and dirt, but it's not easy to plug/unplug.)2. The VOX setting on the RDU4160d is not obvious. If you DON'T want voice activation, you mustn't use the "OFF" setting (logically the correct choice). Set VOX to low, medium or high, turn the radio on with headset already connected, and use the transmit (PTT) button on the radio one time. This will deactivate the VOX feature. (If you set it to "off", it will always be in a very sensitive VOX mode.)IMPORTANT: Check the Accessory Part Numbers for your specific Motorola radio before purchasing a headset! They look interchangable, but they're not!
We spent 6 weeks checking out options and compairng features for our first digital camera. The D-510, with the value package has been an excellent choice. We haven't fully teste battery life, but the pictures exceed expectations. The full image is tack sharp - to the corners, a problem I noted on several other 'pocket' cameras.
I am a little skeptical of 5 star reviews, but this mount most certainly deserves that!I recently purchased a Planar Pd7060, and was in need of a mount with good adjustments, due to my low drop ceilings in my Theater/basement.(The Planar does not have a lens shift...) As mentioned in earlier reviews, the instructions are lacking, but the build quality of this thing more than makes up for the shortfall of the literature. I had to make a brace behind the ceiling tile outof 2x's and that probably took longer to do than installing the projector. I am very pleased with all the tilt, yaw, forward, back, and side to side adjustments that can be made. It is very easy to square the projector to the wall or screen you are projecting on... It has a variety of bolts included for mounting your projector, I did not need to go to Lowe's or HD to pick up any thing...My Planar has three mounting points, and the mount has 2 sets of 3 adjustable arms, that I am sure will work with almost any projector. WThere are set screws in every adjustable pivot point to lock your settings in place. This thing will not move! Pricepoint and versatility are top notch!
This is an excellent device.It has a user-replacable battery, a nice, colorful LED screen (unless you are standing in direct sunlight), good battery life, an FM tuner, audio recorder, and the ability to delete songs, albums, or artists from the device and make playlists directly on the device.The only software you need is Windows Media Player 10. You can use the included software for organizing and playing music--but I already have Windows Media for that so I use the Creative software to make playlists on the device. (Again, this is optional, you can make playlists directly on the MicroPhoto.)Also, some people seem to have some problem with the size/weight/form factor. I think this is the best thing about the MicroPhoto. The added "bulk" is Magnesium, a very durable metal. The strength of this, along with a general sturdy construction, makes this device very durable. You could probably drop this on concrete (and have it still work), but I'm not guaranteeing anything.This device is stil small enough to hold in your handle, and definitely lightweight enough to carry around, so why does it matter if it is twice as thick as an iPod Nano? Even though it is hard-drive based, when you drop it, I think the differences between it and an iPod Nano will be noticeable. (Hint: the MicroPhoto will the one in one piece still functioning.)
I have had 3 of these cards for nearly a year now, I got them to use in a Canon Rebel XT. I have taken about 15,000 pictures using them and they have never let me down. They are very fast, faster than the 4 gig version that I recently purchased, and I have not had any problems with data being corrupted.
A bit bigger than I thought as I have another carry bag from Western Digital which is more compact and not that expensive.Anyway, this one is also great especially for its price.
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.
The rest of the reviews here already tell you what a great little player this is....amazingly small with great sound and easy to use!My only concern is the long term durability. It almost feels fragile and I'm wondering how long it will hold up in use (for me to use when I run).The on/off switch is somewhat difficult to move without feeling like I'm squeezing the thing to death. It seems if Apple had just put a finger nail slot in the slide switch it would have been much easier to use.
I bought four of these and only one of them (barely) worked. One came with a broken plastic fastener and the other two were too small (one by over 1/8 inch and the other by just enough to keep it from closing securely). Because of the inconsistent quality if you buy one of these you may get lucky...or maybe not.The size of the enclosure itself isn't the problem per se, the problem is you can't fit a HD, the power cable, and the IDE cable in the enclosure and close it. Worse yet, when you do try to close it you have to crush and bend the power and IDE connectors to force everything to fit so I'm worried that even the one that does work won't last very long.No fan means the one that does work runs *very* hot so I can't leave it plugged in very long.The thing that really annoys me is I know better than to buy cheap stuff but every now and then I forget and have to re-learn my lesson. Instead of spending the money for decent enclosures, I saved a few bucks but ended up wasting nearly $60 on useless equipment. Feh!As for our Java Wiz Kid friend, s/he has never seen the product but that apparently doesn't stop a wiz kid from writing a review. There aren't any screws to remove and this model doesn't have two halves. But hey, why should one let reality get in the way of hawking a product. I hope s/he's making some money off these.
I have had this cable for 2 years I use it to connect my desktop to my TV it works really great it has a vivid picture. Very clear and cripst I mistreat the cable and it still works. This cable has no problems you will not be sorry if you get it.Enjoy.
Much more reliable than wireless and comes with good speed too. Very simple setup, which works great with Windows (XP, Vista). We have 4 of these at home and they all work great.The only drawback is an infrequent reset (unplug from power and repair network connection) but that's a small price to pay for the convenience, security and speed.
This doesn't work at all. I installed it correctly and my Mac Pro will not recognize it all no matter what I do. Waste of time and money...
From the day I received this product, straight out of the box, only 6 of the outlets worked. So it's basically half paperweight half power strip. Since Belkin requires that you pay to send it back, I've just used it as a 6 outlet power strip ever since. Recently, however, a power outage caused the 'Not Grounded' light to come on and stay on. I'm told I need to return it for a new one. So I'll have to pay the pretty expensive (about half the cost of the strip itself) shipping costs to return it. Isn't is meant to withstand power outages? Isn't that the purpose of the product? Very disappointed, wish I could just return it.
For the money you spend on this lens, it is excellent for the casual user. Not to heavy. Fits nicely in the carrying case and still leaves room to carry other items. Easy to use.
This case was linked with the Iomega EGo 1 TB hard drive. This case is about a third the size of the hard drive. I contacted the supplier who asked if I wanted to return it. I replied I wanted the one for the EGo, but have not heard from them again. It would be nice for a smaller hard drive, but not for the one it was linked with and sold as a set.
I've been listening to these for years and years. For the price they are simply amazing. Great bass response. Crystal clear highs. Wonderful for all kinds of music: pop, rock, jazz, classical, soundtracks. I actively go out and listen to the competition all the time. I did just order the Sennheister Px 100s because evidently they edge past the Koss headphones. I find this hard to believe, but we'll see. I do love the Bose Q2's and plan to get those for home and travel. But when it comes to serious street bopping: for the Koss. You will not be sorry!! Promise.
I use this cable to connect from computer to TV, it's work very good.I would recommend it to people to use this cable,
I own the white micro, and it works great. I am relatively abuseive to my electronics, dropping them, pilling stuff on top of them. and the Micro has responded well. It comes with a rubber cover which helps protect it (and yes, it does bounce). The earbuds it came with were great. The menu is easy to figure out, and while the FM signal strength leave something to be desired, it only like 2 inches long, so thats kind of expected...My biggest complaints (and really, what else is to complain about with this player) is that you can't set a playlist or random play (without a big hassel). It sets its own playlist: alphabetically. If you rearrange your mp3s by artist first, it will play them grouped together. If you want to set a playlist, Creative Labs told me that I needed to go and physically alter the file name of the song, putting something before the artist or title, whichever comes first in your setup. Thats fine if you only want to set one playlist forever and never change the songs, but if you want to be able to add and delete new songs, thats not a reasonable option.There is a new MuVo MIX available from creative labs that takes care of the lack of a random button. I haven't tried it yet, but if they kept the rest of the features of this great player, they've taken care of its most glaring flaw!
This chord finally gave out on me about 2 months ago. I've heard many guys who have had the same problem. It won't recognize the iphod or iphone anymore so be warned...
This item reached to me intime and in good condition. I am happy...Thanks
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.
I am using this cartridge with my Canon Pixma IP3000 at home. I have printed about 200 mid-sized pictures since I installed it in my printer. The cartridge has lasted four months. I finally received a message that the cartridge is empty but still am able to print from it. I have used cheap cartridges in the past with another Canon printer and came to a conclusion that what you pay is what you get. The cartridges lasted very little and clogged up the printer heads. I think that paying more for the authentic Canon is going to pay off in the long run - your printer will work much longer.
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.
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 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.
I bought this DVD Recorder about a week ago. You can't beat the price, which is the lowest I've seen, but I have problems with the sound going out when I try to do a timed recording, and at various other times for no obvious reason. I'm going to return it and try another brand. Even when the sound is working, it moves very slowly through the menus, takes up to 10-15 minutes to finalize a DVD-R disk, and often has long waiting periods when you do a simple function, like press &quot;stop.&quot;
The router is giving me a strong signal to a laptop in another room. It appears to be much more reliable than the last one I had. Thank you for prompt delivery of this item.
Wow at first this camera looked great got it worked for a week and then the focus broke, so i thought no big deal ill refund it for a new one. Get the new one and pow the stupid thing dosnet charge. So im really mad, never buy this camera. Im getting my money back, Amazon should take this off there website its losing them sales. I dont care if i came with a tripod and software, how are u gona use it if you have no camera.
works great, i've had no problems with it so far. technology is a little strange in the beginning, but you get used to it. the case is solid as a rock, i've droped it several times and as far as i can tell, there is no damage.
After compensating spending a hundred dollars for the Sennheiser HD 555's I'm really thrilled with my choice. These headphones are incredibly comfortable and i love how compact they are. they seem very durable, as I constantly throw them in the outer pocket of my backpack when I tote it around. Plus, the sound quality is awesome for these headphones. If you've read other reviews the sound does leak some, but unless you're planning on deafening your ears, you should be fine. My only complaint was the travel case that the headphones came in. It was a nice leather pouch with a drawstring that seems like it will hold up, but the problem is that the pouch is slightly too small, where it's a hassle to get them in and out of the pouch. I don't bother with it. Overall, I would recommend these headphones to anyone who loves getting great value at a lesser price.
I used ATP3 for 2 years. Adquate volume, fair sound for this price range, nothing to complaint.Your desk is the key for your sound performance. Mid range drivers are located beneath the speaker stands. Music reflects from your desk. Sound quality mainly depends on the desk material. Best performance achieved when you put them on hard wooden surfaces. Avoid metal desks.Put the sub-woofer near a corner or under your desk. This is very important. Sound quality will improve lots.
I picked one of these up at Frys for $20. It's a good unit, giving me a solid 10 hours of life on my iPhone 3G before even touching the internal battery.I just upgraded to an iPhone4 and the battery isn't recognized. I plug in, nothing happens. I'm guessing there's something weird in the new phone. Great for older ones though. Almost essential.
The firewire connection makes backups very fastIt is light; It doesn't overheat and I do not think it is loud - of course it vibrates, so the noise it makes depends on what it is located
I had to return it the next day, got error message saying to remove and reinstall tape....found tape to be partialy stuck in camera upon removal...damaging expensive tape...not cool! This happened every time a tape was inserted. I only managed to get 20 mins of recording in before this happened. I did like the quality of the still pictures, much improved over my GRDVL510.The 510 has not been without problems ....frequent head cleaning notices.. not to mention the pixelated images. I was using JVC tapes and was advised by JVC to switch brands ...now using Sony..so far ..so good.I have to say my 8 year old Sony 8mm handycam still works and has never required a head cleaning. I should have stayed with Sony products...You live ..You learn.
I bought this because i had more than 50,000 documents to scan and this machine has done beautifully. Never a serious problem at all. It does eat ink faster than i'd like and the color while printing pics is not great. I haven't figured out why the fax won't connect but i haven't messed with it much since i have another fax machine. So, if you need to batch scan tons of stuff, this is a GREAT machine. If you are looking to print high-color pics, this is not for you.
We bought the garmin gps with a chip for our trip to Spain. Since we traveled the whole of Spain, we would have been totally lost without the gps. The chip had the newest roads and road information included and we were able to get to our very out of the way hotels without any difficulty. Amazon dilivered once again.
I bought this remote for $25 at circuit city & it's the best remote I've had to date. I couldn't believe it was this good for $25. I stored every funtion on 4 remotes into this sony. You can point & store them exactly where you want them. It takes a little time but once your done you never have to do anything again unless you buy some new devices.I could see aproblem if you have lost your original remote control. But for me, I just wanted to have four remotes in one. So if you want a remote than has learning & can store all your remotes funtions then this is a great deal. If you don't have your original remotes then maybe not. I hate messing with the codes. I just use the learning which I like alot. Point & store!
I know that almost every critical review on this camera talks about the noise. I don't have a FX07 myself, but my boss has one that I used for office work after my Canon A85's CCD crapped out after 3 years of rigorous service.There is normal noise and then there is FX07 noise. Normal noise (at low ISO anyway) is manageable - throw image into Noise Ninja noise reduction program, Auto-Profile, set Chrominance filtering to Max, fiddle around with Luminance filtering, process, save. Rinse and repeat.At low ISOs, the FX07's noise is coarse and non-uniform. Which blows the Auto-Profiling - the Luma and Chroma noise level readings come out low - the noise is too coarse to be recognized. Even with maximum filtering in Chroma and Luma, you see lots of huge individual noise specks. So you run up the "Smoothness" to squelch them (like the program recommends) and lose half the detail in an photo. That's at ISO 100.At higher ISOs, say oh 200 or 400, the noise is even coarser and more uniform. Luma and Chroma estimates remains low (for the ISOs), but the noise covers up the image in huge coarse grains. Any attempt to recover detail from said grains is futile. The image details don't just turn "plasticy", they are obliterated.Results at ISO800 or 1250 are unusable, but since that's true of even a Powershot G9 I guess I shouldn't complain about that - it's the poor low-ISO results that are the killer.After some painful lessons, I came to the conclusion that this is at best a 5MP camera (even at low ISO), not a 7MP. By admitting this fact and setting your camera to 5MP, the noise grains become small enough that Noise Ninja actually recognizes them as noise (the measured noise levels actually rise) and you can squelch them without destroying the image. If the image was taken in 7MP, the only real chance for usability is to scale it to 50% - that is turning it into a ~1.8MP image before putting it into Noise Ninja (Noise Ninja NR is theoretically done before downsizing but theory obviously did not factor in the Lumix FX07).On the positive, it is a OK 2-5MP camera. It is small, colors are good, optical stabilizer works - just read the 4/5 star reviews. But do you want to pay the listed price for a 5MP (at best) camera? As for me, after 4 months of the above torture I went to buy a Canon G9 camera for use at work and home.
Ithe Zune in late 2007 as a replacement for a 1 gb and aside from the thickness and weight, I'v been very happy with it. The software is easy to use, unlike some readers, I'm very happy with the headphones, and I especially like the built in FM tuner. Its harder to find accessories for the Zune products , but the Belkin clear acrylic case is really protective, the Altec Lansing IM 414 is a nice radio unit, but if you can find a M604 Altec Lansing speaker system, buy it. It has 65 watts per channel and comes with a remote. Overall, I am really glad I purchased the Zune over the Ipod.
if you are taking the CFA and are accustomed to using a robust and easy to use calculator, no doubt you will be very dissapointed to have to use one of the two models the CFA allows.if you have no experience using the HP model allowed by the CFA, i highly recommend using the Texas Instruments model. it is way more intuitive and similar to today's easier to use calculators than the HP model. the HP model is a throw-back to a past generation of calculators.one has enough to study without adding how to use the calculator.ironically, if you know or are accustomed to using HP's fancier and easier to use calculators, the Texas Instruments model - and not the HP model - is the most similar.
I am really not a JVC fan, and this was my first JVC product. It is a medium market level product, without most of the cutting edge technology. It is marketed as a DVD player without too many frills and it delivers just that. Plays almost any DVD rewritable format (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW) and SVCD, VCD, CD and MP3 CD. I had a problem with an Imation DVD+R, it plays on my older sony dvd but refuses to be read on the JVC. User interface is clean and intuitive, with minimal setup. New disc read speed is very quick, and so is the resume; From power off to resume play is less that 3 seconds, which is impressive.Overall, excellent product at a excellent price for a non - prgressive scan machine.
Cheap piece of junk. Probably has 2 cents of electronic parts in it. I'm returning it to Wallmart. It might work OK if you live like right next door to the broadcast transmitter. Otherwise it's just too weak in its signal pulling ability. Also, when I turn the gain dials, they don't seem like they are really variable. I think they are really just on/off switches disguised as variable dials, because i don't see any difference between medium gain and high gain on any of the channels. I'm going to now go to a REAL, serious electronics store and look for some SERIOUS tv electronics hardware instead of Wallmart garbage. I'm going to work on improving my roof antenna and its cabling and I'm going to try using a variable gain preamp if I can find one (a high quality one, not junk). I tried a preamp from Wallmart (which wasn't adjustable at all) and it did help a lot with UHF channels, but the VHF channels were much worse because it made the signal too strong. So I need a variable gain preamp, assuming there is such a thing. I would advise everyone to go read the information available on the internet about tv antennas and how to get the best picture with them. I did yesterday and there's a lot of good stuff I never knew before.
I got a good deal on this minidv. I got it from CompUSA for $199 it was a demo and their last model. I compared it to sony trv 19,22, jvc, canon zr series and optura 10. I like the way that the panasonic feels. It feels like consideration of was put into this camcorder as to how it would fit in the hand. The videos look absolutly great, colors are vibrant. The ZOOM MIC works really well and helps the sound too. It has MAGICVU whiich it their version of nightvision. It works wonderful. You can see at night. It is equal if not better than sony's nightvison. Only one problem. The MAGICVU button is on the side of the lense. I thought it was in a akward place.There are a few accessories that are avaliable for it like, 2x telephoto lense $45, batteries from 75min 9.5 hours. I picked up a 75 min battery for $32 at walmart. The 9.5 hour battery is $95 at walmart and other online stores, additional lighting is avaliable and expensive from $69-$229. Since mine didn't have a charger, I picked that up at best buy for $49.99. The camcorder is awsome. I recommend it to everyone
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 have had the bag for over one year. It has gone with me on several trips out of town as well as day trips. There is a lot of room for camera equipment, and a small amount of room for other things in the top. There are also side pockets for small items or a bottle of water. There is not room for a lot of extra items, but if you are taking a day trip, and want all of your camera equipment, and a few other items, this works good.Overall, I like the bag.
I love this Zune, big and bright screen, far more better sound than ipod ( wish i gave to my wife after playing with my friend's Zune, and i got one) , sensending pictures to my friends wiressly. cool colors. big and bright screen, oh wait already said that. i put the background i want. great organization of the menu items and really easy to use. like i said i love it!!!!!
Trust me, do NOT buy this PC. I bought one 2 weeks agoand am very disappointed. I even equipped it with a 3ms,19" LCD and 5.1 speakers. I want crash it now.The noise from the fan is very loud. Especially when a DVDis in the DVD-ROM, it become an airplane and you arebeside that monster. Put it simple: you can NOT enjoyany thing from the "media centre" of this PC.If you just want a PC, don't waist your moneyfor the useless "media centre" package. If you wantto use the "media centre" function, you should go fora quieter one. Now, I can't return it because it's not a"defect" or I pay 15% restock fee.Another problem of this PC: many DVD data or movies burnedby other PCs can not read by this PC's DVD-ROM or DVD-RW,while other PCs can read them without any problem.Also, HP installed 100s junk and monitoring services in thesystem and make it extremely slow. Visible applications canbe removed easily, but invisible services is hard to identifyand remove.
I have been in the business of building computers for many years and this is by far the best case that I have ever worked with. Not only is it easy to work on, but very sharp to look at.
so far these are the best earphones i have had in a long time and i go through alot of sets
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.
We have amassed quite a large kids dvd collection, so I needed a large dvd case with room to grow. This is for personal home use for us and it looks like it will defintely fit the bill. The pockets are nice and have a little overlap portion to keep the disc secure. It seems like the case is well made, the handle and outer body are nice. We are happy with it.
Compre esta motherboard hace casi un a&ntilde;o, hasta hoy no he tenido ningun problema, podria decirse que es la mejor que he comprado (he tenido unas 6 motherboards en total, aunque conozco de muchas mas).Tiene un monton de plus en lo que respecta a la calidad-precio, aunque a esta fecha deben haber modelos mas recientes (y mejores). Lo que no incluye: video integrado (no lo necesitas si piensas comprar un buena tarjeta de video), firewire, bluetooth integrado,
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 surge protector is well made and very easy to install. Aside from the protective aspects of the product, it provides more plug in capability for your normal 2 plug wall socket!
Good earphones for the price. I use them for my phone. Look elsewhere if you want to listen music or for noise isolation.
I have this remote for my Nikon D80. It's handy and very quick. To put your camera in infrared mode, press and hold the Continuous Mode button on your camera, and then slowly turn the thumb wheel on the back of the camera. As you do this, the icon for your shooting mode will flip through single, multi, timer, etc. When the icon looks like this remote, let off the Continuous Mode button and now you're ready to shoot.You can take pictures up to 16 feet away, but there are some considerations:- If you're using a large, bulky zoom lens, the infrared remote will need to be held at the right angle to still reach the sensor.- The sensor on my D80 (and probably most Nikon cameras) is on the upper left-hand side of the camera (if you're facing the lens, this is your right-hand side). You will need to have the remote on that side and pointed in the direction of the sensor, just like you would for a television remote control.This remote is easy to use, and thankfully if you aren't manually setting your focus, it really does focus the lens for you before you shoot. Very useful.
this battery was an exact fit in our old panasonic cordless phone. a couple years ago the original battery went out and we got a replacement enercell from radio shack. original panasonic lasted 10 yrs. enercell 2 yrs. enercell was also expensive at the shack. the lenmar somewhat less after including shipping. original battery rated at 600 mah, enercell at 700 mah and this lenmar is 1200 mah. arrived charged and has been working flawlessly now for a couple weeks. if this lenmar lasts 10 years i'll change my review to 5 stars.
Works OK when it works. Cumbersome startup and scanning software. Seems to use a lot of ink. But I was OK with that until it broke less than two years after I bought it. Then I found that Canon's user manual and website were practically worthless (nothing about the error code I got, which it turns out is pretty common when you Google it). They haven't got many authorized repair shops. I drove 30 minutes each way to have mine repaired, at a cost of $125 -- $35 for a new purge tank, and $90 labor. In retrospect, that was stupid -- I could have had a new machine just like this one for $250 and saved myself two hours of driving and a week without a printer. I wish I knew a better all-in-one to recommend, but I switched to this Canon after a very poor experience with an HP. So all I can say is this one is nothing great.
I got this system home and fired it up and everything sounded great, until...I popped in an MP3 cd that I burned and realized there was not a shuffle button!!! Part of the convenience and fun of MP3's is making your own CD's and creating your own mixes of songs. Who wants to hear a bunch of MP3's in the same order everytime? Oh, okay there's a program funcion on it but I'm not going to sit there and program in 99 songs in random order just to lose the list when I shut it off. I was very disappointed with this particular product. Don't get me wrong, Philips has proven itself as a fine manufacturer (I have a portable CD/MP3 player that works great), but they really dropped the ball on this one.
If you're expecting a perfect replacement for pencil and paper then you're bound to be disappointed. The technology is not perfect, but the Cintiq is more intuitive to use than a traditional graphics tablet. I still do most drawing/sketching on paper, but for painting and 3d sculpting, the hands-on approach on the Cintiq is quite welcome. I undo strokes far less and have a better connection with what I'm doing and how it's affecting the image.If you're a hobbyist then it would be wise to investigate the Intuos or Bamboo line of tablets first. I use both a regular Intuos tablet and the Cintiq at work and home routinely and find they have their strengths for different tasks. Obviously, you can get amazing results with a regular graphics tablet alone and you shouldn't buy the Cintiq with it in mind that it will automagically make you a better artist. However, it helps my productivity and is a refreshing way to work. The benefit to more ably focus on what you're doing rather than how you're doing it is difficult to quantify, but that's what the Cintiq sets out to do and does it well.A lot is made of the hefty price tag, but considering you get a very large monitor (which, by the way, in terms of visual quality is better than most regular LCD monitors) and built in capabilities of a large graphics tablet, it's not a bad deal. I use it as my primary monitor for general computer usage as well.
i didn't know what to expect from these headphones when i ordered them, because i had never had anything from panasonic before. i usually get sony. these are awesome! i'm a high school metalhead, and these headphones really blare! i like my music loud and harsh, and my headphones gotta be loud too cause i take the bus to school, (public transportation), and i hate listening to other people.
I've had this microphone over a year now and it's been great. No problems at all.I use it over skype, so that's my frame of reference and evaulation.Everyone on the other end has said the sound is perfectly clear. I can keep the microphone off to the side, at least a bit. This is very important to me as my primary use these days is to practice Spanish in a language-exchange. It would be very awkward if the microphone had to be right in front of me, between me and the keyboard, as I'm often typing furiously frantically looking up words in an on-line English/Spanish dictionary.I'm thinking of ordering a 2nd one for my wife's laptop for when she talks to her sisters across the country.
This remote is, simply put, amazing. It's fully programmable, and can learn from other remotes. It also has a ridiculously low price point - much cheaper than most other universal remotes. I've seen some negative reviews with regard to confusion, durability and comfort, I haven't experienced any of these. I've dropped mine many times with no damage, and it's comfortable for me to hold. Confusion I can certainly see, but that's because there's no way to label every button every way for every device. it's a tradeoff. One thing that not explicit is you can program pretty much ANYTHING if it's infared. my remote, for example, also controls my air conditioner. In short, a fantastic remote at a fantastic value
This particular router, with the latest firmware (v1.02 beta as of right now), is running fine for me. However, a friend of mine has the same one, and it cannot even run one night without crashing. Said friend isn't as computer-literate as I am and doesn't know too much about fixing router unreliability, so I'm the one who ends up doing it most of the time. And let me tell you, I would not recommend this router to anyone. Although mine's been reliable, something "disagrees" with his internet setup (could be the difference in broadband connection - I'm running Comcast cable with a Motorola modem, whereas he's got SBC DSL with a Siemens modem) and it can't go four or so hours without crashing, necessitating a reboot. The lack of reliability on the part of this piece of junk is appalling. Even after installing an 80mm fan on the router to cure any potential overheating problems (voiding the warranty in the process), the crashing still persists. So I've pretty much determined that whatever makes it crash isn't heat-related (although I don't want to sell this thing short - it still gets waaay too hot) and must lie in either poorly engineered firmware or hardware, not environmental conditions. Consumer-grade wireless routers are truly one area where the phrase "you get what you pay for" truly applies, and this product is solid proof.
These replaced a worn out set of expensive Koss "Professional" stereo headphones. The Sennheiser HD-497 is simply a GREAT set of headphones! They're very balanced, have amazing clarity and depth in all frequency ranges, and they're light weight and very comfortable. At around 50 bucks, they are far and away the best value I've heard in stereo headphones presently available.
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.
It works great and is inexpensive. Perfect for connecting a computer to a monitor or TV. I bought a set to set up dual monitors.
I just purchased this receiver and found it to be quite wonderful. The Dolby Digital and DTS surround for DVD's is terrific. It's handling of CD's is very, very good too. I found it easy to set up and the auto set up of the speakers is very easy to do. My only complaint is that the remote is a little bit confusing when you first start using it, but once you get used to it's layout and which buttons handle what feature, then it's a breeze to operate. It's bit on the heavy side to hold in your hand, but otherwise it's very good. Highly recommended for it's advanced features and ease of operation.
I GUESS THE AC-5VX WORKS BUT YOU NEED A DC COUPLER TO GO WITH IT. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO KNOW IT SO THAT YOU COULD ORDER BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. NOW I CAN'T FIND THE DC COUPLER ANYWHERE.
Finally, LCD monitors are not prohibitively expensive for those of us on a budget! Many people are wary when they hear 15 inches, but the viewable image size is the same as that of most 17" monitors. Unfortunately, with a LCD, you are stuck at 1024 x 768 resolution, whereas with a 17" CRT, you can change the resolution to whatever you like. The advantage of fixed pixels is that the image is extremely crisp and clear - absolutely no fuzziness or bluriness. However, if you use interpolation to change the resolution to something lower than the native 1024 x 768, the LCD has to use discrete pixels to compensate for partial pixels and the results is something extremely fuzzy and hard to look at. Thus, for many gamers, I do not recommend this display, as refresh times are inferior to CRTs, and resolution is limited to a single option. Another drawback to this LCD is that it is actually not very bright. One thing you lose when you buy a cheaper LCD is brigtness. While all LCD's are signifiicalty dimmer than CRTs, the 1530V-BK is not even as bright as its competitors. If your work environment is an office with few windows and not much light, you probably won't notice a problem. However, if you plan on working in an space where natural light can reflect off your screen, you will quickly find that your monitor becomes nearly unusable. What about color consistancy? Many have railed against LCDs for their poor color accuracy, but the truth is that unless you are a professional graphic designer - and anyone buying this ... monitor is probably not in the graphics design industry - colors look great and this argument is not an issue. Another nice thing about this monitor is that it runs very cool and quiet, and will save you a lot on your electricity bill and general fatigue. Personally, I am very fond of the black color, as it looks much more professional and less cheap and generic than some comparably-priced no-name beige LCDs. Viewing angle is acceptable, although more expensive LCDs and certainly any CRT is more impressive in this arena. Thus, if you plan on using your monitor to give presentations, you should probably look elsewhere. Text appears crisp and readable, as long as it is not too small, and the image is rock solid. Overall, a highly-recommended product for general use unless your needs fall into the categories I warned against in this review!
This is one of my all time favorite lenses. I usually just leave it mounted. It's fast max aperture and close focusing make it indispensable to me. Check it out--it focuses to within an inch of the front lens element! [edit: re-checked and it's actually about 3" from the front element. For reference the Nikon 20/2.8 focuses about 9" and the 28/1.4 focuses about 11" from the end of the lens.]I've had one issue-it recently self destructed. The iris folded over itself. It's inside the four year warranty (and damn near the end I might add) so it's been fixed and is currently on the way back to me from sigma as I type this. I'm disappointed it failed, but considering the frame count and price, I can't really complain. [edit: ok, maybe I can complain. It took them no less than five (5) tries to repair it properly. But in the end they did and I only had to pay the cost of shipping the first time. Works at least as good as new.]I paid not much more than $300 for this lens new almost 4 years ago, and I'd gladly pay twice that for the shots this lens has gotten me. I've taken it out in the rain and snow and hail and the fact that it failed only recently attests to the build of this fine lens.Buy it while they still make it! I may buy a backup soon for this reason.[edit: falling in love all over again! This thing rocks on my new d700!]
put it in and works fine on my xp computer.
I like this calculator. Has some scratches, but very clean. It's much cheaper than school. I also got an extra battery. Thanks!!
Is actually slower and less configurable than the new version of Handbrake.I have a Mac Mini 1.8gHzI'll be careful next time...
Perfect...for me anyway. This is just the product I was looking for! The color is a perfect match to what I had.
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.
All the features you can want in a ready-to-use shelf system. The high quality sound pumps out and fills my 5000 square foot warehouse with ease. Haven't yet hooked up to XM radio, but plan to, and works well with an ipod or computor hookup. Definitely worth the price.
It was OK! and it did meet my expentations. The time for sending the parcel to The Netherlands was in time.
It seems it is a hit or miss with this product. People either have a really great experience with it or not at all. I was one of the people who didn't have a good experience. Like others, the player would not read any discs. I tried several discs all store bought, but the player wouldn't read them. I also noticed the cd changer was very "clunky" and made a lot of noise. I finally returned the product. I cannot tell you about sound quality as I was never able to get the product to work.One feature this cd player lacks is that you cannot turn it on or off from the remote. This seems standard and should have been included. Not a terrible tragedy, but it means if you are a true couch potato you will have to get up from the couch and turn the player off.
I have had shower radios for years and this is by far the BEST shower radio and all around radio I have ever owned. It is easy to carry from place to place (if you want), it has great battery life, and it picks up FM stations in my house that no other radio (including my BOSE) can. I am now buying another one for my son.
I've owned several digital cameras.I disagree with anything negative anyone has had to say. Mine came with a rechargable battery - it gets AMAZING battery life. The absolute best feature is the super quick shutter speed. They rate it at 0.9 seconds. And unlike most cameras that have a button you press to power on, on the dscu30 you just slide the cover open and its on instantly. Also, people love it - you whip it out and people are amazed at how tiny and cool looking it is. Its smaller than alot of the "flat" design cameras. My favorite feature is the fact that it has the lens slide cover (mine is not wobbly). It is so convienent to be able to carry the camera in your pocket without worry about it powering on , or even worse - scratching the lens.Downsides:-2.0 MP - I do webdesign, personal photos for fun, email, etc. It is good for me - If I ever wanted to blow up pics or anything like that - I would want higher resolution. But that is nothing specific to this camera. Standard size pics print just beautifully.-Comes with a meesly 8mb memory stick, you definitly need a minimum of 64mb - (about $40 and up - shop around). Again, not specific to this model, every digi cam maker throws you a tiny card. Just plan for the expense.I'm a big fan of Sony digital cameras. They make high quality, solid products. Need convience, portability, and quality - buy this
This is the wireless remote we use at our church for Media Shout on a PC laptop. I can take this remote into any part of the church, even behind closed doors, the bathroom, up the stairs, even outside and be able to change the slides with no issues at all. This is a great device. I have used this same remote in two different churches with two separate set ups with no issues.
My daughter like it because it gave her more usb options to her pc but I miss understood when I purchase it. I was looking for what I thought was a adapter to be able to use both usb and firewire since my daughter's pc does not have firewire she had the option to use both. So I am right back to square one.
I bought this player in 2000 to play my first dvd 'the thomas crown affair'. :) It's the only dvd player that I have owned. It stopped working (the discs will no longer load) last weekend 3/27/11. 11 years 3 months of perfect service. :) RIP
I had to save all my birthday and Christmas monies to be able to afford this lens, but it was worth the wait. Previously I had a kit lens from my Rebel XTi without image stablization, but when I purchased my Canon 40D recently it was obvious that I needed a superior lens for overall use. I did the research and I'm happy I didn't settle for anything less.
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).
I just used this case on vacation for snorkeling in the reefs of Grand Cayman Island. It was very easy to use and produced pictures as clear as the water I was shooting in. Contrary to previous thought, the dial wheel functionality is compensated with the use of the secret combination buttons of "S" (in the top left of the camera's backside) and either Left or Right buttons inside the dial. This worked great for me so that I could change the manual settings, exposure, and picture review quickly as needed all while snorkeling. Absolutely NO functionality is lost, only changed. I am very happy with the performance of this waterproof case. Thank you Canon for enhancing the use of your incredible G7!I recommend the following (as per the instruction manual):- Use the moisture absorbers like the ones found in the box of your new pair of shoes. The camera gets quite hot while in that confined space and any moisture trapped in the case at sealing will eventually end up on the lens without the moisture absorber.-Also recommend using simple dish soap to clean the exterior and lens.-Follow the instructions for the silicone gel on the gasket before every dive. The box included a small tube that will last probably 50 dives so you don't need to let anyone sell you on another tube of it.
I found this bag too clumsy to get in and out of quickly. It needs a zipper along the outside edge to give more unfettered access to the storage compartment. I kept it, but really am not using it. I have been looking for another solution and haven't found one I like yet.
Pros: Sounds good, comfortable, and inexpensive.Cons: None that I can think of.Other: The wires are a bit strange. The right one is longer then the left almost as if it were added as an afterthought. Doesn't effect the sound though.
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.
I bought it to use for my local AM Station. Car radios no problem for 550. In-door high grade Sony receiver no station. With Terk Technology same result. Similar type from Radio Shack pick-up station 550. Therefore Terk is worthless. Where do I get a refund?
The speakers are great and adding thier good looks to my desktop is an assset. My only con is that the lines could be longer to get more seperation. Another two feed of length on the power cord for the elimination of an added extension cord would be useful. The product is great quality at a low price.
I have been using this cardbus for over a year now.. I am totally satisfied with this...
I agree with all the great things that everyone has been saying about the unit, but If you are looking forward to copying some of your own DVD to the HDD, you better think twice.Almost at the end of a poorly written operating instructions manual, there is a small little line that says &quot;Cannot Dub from the Disc&quot; this should be in bold letter on the top of the box. instead the hide it in the back of the manual.I ending up hooking my old sony DVD to the AVin, and that did the trick, so I hope this help those of you who are looking for the function that does not exist in this unit.
cheapest price for quality with fast delivery.
It works fine for me. I checked other store before come here, the same cable cost $35. This one is only less than $15 and also works for the same purpose. Why spend $20 extra.
This product is spectacular. I am wowed by the quality of the sound and the comfort of the headphones, and will continue to be for some time. I want to take these snowboarding - my only concern is that the noise-cancellation is so GOOD that it might be a bit dangerous. Not that that's really a knock to skullcandy...
I have the PPC version of this(DELL AXIM30), nothing but disappointment. Not sure if the PalmOS's better.pros: 3d looks fantastic.cons:1)i was going down I-5 toward LA, and the software kept telling me to go back north because it chose to go another route. It didn't correct itself until half way between LA and SF.not to mention small streets.2)require frequent rebooting. it locks up a lot! if you turn off and on the Bluetooth, or turn off/on the PPC, everything need to be reset.Right now i just leave it in the car, not using it. My wife don't trust it at all. what a waste of money.Probably I will try the other brand (software) on this receiver and see if it's better.
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.
good suggestion amazon. I don't even need to take the harddrive out of the case when using....fits snug as a bug.
if ur looking for a toy microscope this is a good one otherwise its nothing but a toy
Being used, unit arrived a bit dusty, both inside and out, but was quickly cleaned and worked just fine. The loading mechanism doesn't inspire confidence even though it hasn't failed. Difficulty in finding a DVD and SACD combo yields it an extra star.
For relatively inexpensive speakers, these produce a high quality sound with ample bass from the sub-woofer. I would recommend these to anyone who wants to spend less than $73 including S&H.
this Napoleon Dynamite ipod cover is so frickin sweet. it helped me practice my dance moves
My Canon printer is an older model, but still prints amazing pictures so I was a little worried when they started to phase out the BCI-6 ink cartridges in stores. Had I known that this wonderful 8 pack was available on Amazon from day 1 I probabaly would have saved a decent amount of money over buying the cartridges individually in a store. Love the printer, love the ink-I get better pictures at home than having them printed elsewhere.
I installed the video convertor on a laptop running Windows XP. I had no trouble with installation, although I did have a lousy time trying to get the product registered at the link provided during installation.It took some poking around to figure out how to create the video files I wanted. The software is actually pretty easy to use.I never could get the sound I liked. The signal was significantly degraded coming from my audio equipment, compared with recording directly to DVD or sending the signal to my TV.
I was wrong to think I could get along with my nice little backpacking binoculars when I took an interest in learning about butterflies. I tried to like them but finally caved in and ordered these Papilio close-focus binoculars.Wow! These are so much fun I've already had two friends look and order their own.It's possible I might have appreciated the lower power a little more now that I have tried to keep a flying bug in my sights, but really, these are a wonderful tool at a nice price.
This is an update on my first review of 7/29/07 writen 3/22/08. I have owned this camera 8 months and have taken thousands of photograhps with it. I know some owners have complained about the Af but I have not had the expierence they describe. I have done sports, landscaped, and portraite photography whith this camera and it excells in every area. In ai servo I get 85-90% of my shots in focus I consider that to be very good concidering sometimes its me not the camera missing the shot. I read a review in Shutter Bug the author of the artical had given the camera to a pro sports photographer to test it. The sports photographer reported getting consistently out of focus shots when shooting slow moving traffic.The auther took the same camera and went back to the same spot under the same conditions and was able to get consistently in focus sharp photos. So maybe some of these complaints are due to user eror and not the camera.When you consider the high iso performence and superior image quality this camera produces this is a great camera. From my personal expierence this is an outstanding piece of equiptment and I highly recomend it.
I have purchased this item twice - the first worked great, but the most recent left toner smudges all over the paper. Returned for a refund and ordering a replacement from another merchant.
These isolation earphones are great. They really do cancel outside noise, and I never have to turn my iPod all the way up to hear it. Volume stays at around half, and I hear it just fine. For the cheap price, they are AMAZING. They're also comfortable-- iPod earphones hurt my ears after a while, but I haven't experienced any discomfort with these.
1st of all definatly not 8 gauge wire! More like 10 if you love music like I do this is definatly not gunna cut it I had to get 4 guage power wire and I used the tiny ground wire they gave me which barely pushes my subs this zip ties are to thin and small the best part of this kit is probably the input cables that's about it. If I culd go bak I'd spend the extra 20 bucks for a better kit it would be worth it less hassle and headaches
I rally love this backpack! The handle is so easy to expand and collapse, and is very comfortable in my hand. I love that it has a lifetime guarantee, too. WOuld recommend it anyday. it's pretty too!
I purchased this bag about a year ago and have nothing but good luck with it... I have several "heavy lenses" and a hefty camera, everything fits perfect and is very comfortable to tote around and carry on your back on a motorcycle the only minor issue I had was the one of the plastic chest straps broke no big deal really at the price... this is a great bag
I wanted one of the Shure versions of these headphones but couldn't resist the price of these. I'm pleasantly surprised. The sound quaity is very good. Others have said that Sony enhances the bass, which may be the case, but it still sounds very nice. I'm quite paticular with my audio quality and I've been impressed with these, for the price. -- One word of caution: be careful with the speaker inside the earbuds, its not built to be rugged.
I first started out in DSLR's with a Canon Xt or 350D for the numerical crowd out there. Then recently upgraded to a Canon 5D.The usual good-bad review.First the good.Resolution is far better than the Xt, obviously. Blowing up photos to poster size is no problem with the 5D. Even cropping at 100% still shows the detail in the photo (Warning: Zooming in at 100% of a photo to test its 'sharpness' is not wise. How many times do you take a developed photo and hold it close to your face to achieve 100% crop? Probably never.)The controls are effective in the fact that I didnt accidently change a setting like I did many times with the Xt. And the scroll wheel is a fantastic feature to use, everything from scrolling through picture to scrolling through settings, it is very very effective.Full frame.Ahhh yes one of the reasons I upgraded. I had heard so much about this, and at first thought to myself it wouldnt be all that fantastic. WAS I EVER WRONG! Full frame (heard many times) is a dream. The coverage you get is astonishing when compared to a 1.6 camera body.Perfect for landscape/cityscape photography. If you upgrade to a 5D you will immediately notice this. Also, if youre wondering if you should or shouldnt upgrade to a FF, my advice would to be just go for it.ISO handling.Another reason I upgraded. I shot my first wedding with the Xt and even though it performed like a champ, the one thing it was lacking was the ISo handling. Very grainy at 1600. The 5D is arguably the best at ISO handling. When exposed correctly (which is with any camera), the noise associated with high ISO numbers is hardly noticable.Design.Nice size and weight. Another plus going from the Xt to the 5D.Viewfinder.I have to watch my language when describing this, it is that amazing.I am truely astonished by this thing. It is like nothing I have ever seen. Looking through it pleases my eye. Very bright, very large...no way there can be a complaint on the viewfinder. A extremely large noticable feature when compared to the Xt.Now for the bad. Although I dont consider these "bad" as apposed to 'different'A 50mm lens is exactly that, 50mm. With 1.6x crop cameras a 50mm would be equivalent to a 80mm on a FF camera. Some call it 'added reach' when refering to 1.6x crop cameras. If you are into sports or anything that requires as much zoom as possible this will hinder that added appearant "reach".FPS.The frame rate is 3fps which is the same as the Xt. For my style of shooting FPS is not a must have feature. If it is for you then dont get this camera.You will only get frustrated.Conclusion.An ugrade that I dont regret one bit. The FF is a true dream. The high ISO handling will come in extremely handy for my upcoming wedding. The size of it is perfect, although I will eventually get the battery grip.Controls are nicely done. Canon really did a fantastic job on this. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting to upgrade from a 10D, 20D, 30D, XT, or XTi. The only body that can better this is the 1D series.Get it, you wont be sorry.
Finally, I can listen to classical music without commercials, yeah! And, I can hear the whole piece, not just a movement from a classical music score. This is a quality desk top radio. Good sound quality. It would be better if the clock remained on the screen when the radio was playing.
this product has been great, we have used it in the past and purchased a new one for one of our attorneys
I had purchased another similar cable at more than twice the price and returned it as the reception on this one was just as good. Very satisfied.
The printer look almost new and it came with parallel cable (lol) and box with extra ink. It was easy to find a USB cable at the local store.Gerald
This lightweight bag is tiny, comfortably holding just my Olympus E-PL3 with a lens mounted, plus one additional lens. Two small exterior pockets hold a couple filters and my smartphone. I could probably also sneak in a spare battery and SD card somewhere. It is beautifully made, of the finest canvas, and I expect it will give many years of rugged use.
They're decent. Bass is good, and sound is good as well. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but they do a good job of blocking out people's talking and the sound of my typing which is all I need them for. I just wish I had found them for $15 before spending $30. The asymetrical cord design is different, but it's pretty nice. As far as the cord tangling, I've found a way to avoid that. There's a little rubber piece on the market that you wrap extra cord length around. It also helps w/ the weight of the coupler.
The hood works well for me. It can be a little difficult to put on and remove if you use a filter, but with some patience it usually works in a couple tries.
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....!
I too thought I was getting a great deal because the picture shows it as a 10 pack! It is NOT! I took a second look bc it said 1 pack-then I figured it was 1 pack fo 10. bummer! So I got saddled with a bunch of shipping costs on top.
A great surge protector. Have it plugged into my big screen tv, ps3, computer, and some misc. items and it is working just fine. Would recommend it to others for sure.
THE COLOR CODING IS OF ONLY SOMEWHAT VALUE. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE PLUG TO THE WALL IS FLAT. THE CORD IS ALSO A DECENT LENGTH.
I got my first pair of PortaPro's my senior year (1987) and I used them to death literally, I must have sent them back for service 5-6 times in a little over twenty years and they would come back good as new. I bought a new pair recently because I lost my old pair on a camping trip. The headphones sound really good and are quite comfortable and when you throw in the ridiculously awesome lifetime guarantee nothing else even comes close! I'm glad they've updated them with an iPhone compatible mini jack but I do miss the distinctive blue foam earpads.
I returned this product. We have older wiring in our home, and there are surges all summer long due to the A/C. We try to replace all surge protectors once a year to try to protect our electrial items. This product had excellent reviews, so I purchased it. Did not work! There was only one place where I was able to plug in a 3 prong connection.I don't have a lot of strength in my hands right now, but I was still able to plug in devices in other new surge protectors. Looking at the strip, there is some type of metal running through the 3rd prong area that prevents any cord from going in. Bought 2 of the 6 outlet surge protectors, and had the exact same problem. Also returned those.
Wow I was sceptical at first when I bought this processor but soon realised how amazing this is. To start this processor blows away the competition (i7-3930k). Second this processor has the best stock heatsink ever, when I play BF3 It stays around -12F so you can tell this baby is powerful. To finish off this review this processor is very good for overclocking I have mine clocked at 45GHz so now my windows 95 runs smoother than ever.FINAL THOUGHTThis processor is great for the price, fast, slim, great colors, sturdy, high tech, and very light weight.
I needed the unit to use Skype as the notebook had no microphone. It works great when talking to my contacts. I would recommend the product to everyone. The price on Amazon was great.
Don't know how I can rate something that I haven't used. But I will give it a 5. They sent the papers very fast.. I am hoping that when I would need them they will act as fast.
I've been using this controller for a few weeks now, and absolutely love it. It's small, yet precise design makes for a great piece of equipment to have for all kinds of shooting.
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??
I got the USA-19HS thinking it would be good to support a company that releases it's products with linux drivers. Well, what a disappointment this was, even though there is a picture of Tux on the box along with the Windows and Mac icons this model is not supported in Linux. I emailed Keyspan support and got an auto-repsonder that said they'll get back to me within 72 hours. It's been 4 days and still no response from them. Luckily this thing worked pretty well in OS X so I sold it to a friend of mine and bought myself another USB serial adapter, a keyspan USA-19, which is an older model with good Linux support. Although I replaced this purchase with another one of Keyspan's products I wouldn't support this company in the future and won't recommend them to anyone else.
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.
The item came so damaged that it was not recognizable. It was cheap so, it wasn't worth the effort to to follow up. The saying goes, you get what you pay for.
I've been using the Belkin 7-port hub with my USB-challenged Mac Air for about a month. Two connected external USB drives (one Time Machine, one storage), keyboard/mouse, Crackberry, iPod, camera ... truly Steve Jobs' digital hub. Works as advertised. If only Apple hadn't screwed up with the external drive, I'd have that plugged in too.
I loved my PortaPros at first and used them often for the two months they lasted, but after that the plastic connector between one of the earphones and the band broke off, rendering the whole thing useless. As a college student, I need a bit more durability from my headphones... I'm disappointed, since I thought they were so great at first.
I love the zune and its a great product. Nothing is bad about it. I just wish it was not so thick...its almost 2 ipods but together
Ok guys, I just picked up my silver iPod classic 160gb from the Apple store on Regent Street in London so I can give an actual review on it.I've had an 80GB video iPod for a year and it's already full, so I was really hoping Apple would make an iPod big enough for me. Presently I've got 110GB (and counting) of music, so this iPod is for people like me who have a large music collection, and who like to be able to take it anyplace.The 160GB iPod is the same size as the 80gb, but costs less than the 80GB did when it first came out.With a brushed aluminium front finish (similar to the 2 and 3G Nanos), it should be less prone to scratching, though the back is the same smudge magnet, and I don't know how resilient the screen is. The front is curvier than that of the last 2 video iPods, with the screen slightly depressed from the rest of the casing.Additional features are extra long battery life (40 hours for music, 7 hours for video; I've tested this and playing music non stop without much fast forwarding, etc, it's about right), and cover flow (a fun way of scrolling through for music using album cover art, though it is a bit sluggish).The new split-screen interface lists functions to the left half of the screen, and symbols (or previews of content such as cover art, videos or photos shown as a slide show) to the right as you scroll through the functions. Neat!!During music playback, after being idle for about 80 seconds, the screen goes gray and displays a clock, and battery power. Viewing tracks in an album also gives you, at a glance, the track times. Same for video. A nice touch. To my hearing, the sound quality (without equalizers, mind you) is improved; more bass and a bit more treble. The iPod turns off in about 2 seconds, much faster than previous models.It's still got the other regular features; album track lyrics (new, nicer text font, and it also shows the album art), can play video and games, store photos, contacts, calendar, notes, stopwatch, and screen lock (which allows you to lock the screen with a password), and it can be used as an external hard drive. It shows up in windows explorer as an external drive. The search feature allowing one to type in album/song/artist titles (introduced in the last video iPod) is still there, but relocated to the "music" menu. I didn't spot it at first. In fact, the menu has been reshuffled to make it better, and (under settings) one can now view number of songs, videos, photos, etc graphically just like in iTunes.If you need loads of space for your music collection, you can't go wrong getting this. Judging from the crowds in the store, Apple's got another hit here. Now if only the iPod touch had this much memory...
I was looking for an inexpensive card for my desktop to avoid running network cable to my router. Installation was smooth and easy. Problems had started when I tried to connect to wireless router. It is only 10 feet away from the card's antenna in straight line and the signal has only 2 bars! Then I moved my desktop to the other side of my desk and the router as close as I could. Now I have 3, sometimes 4 bars.I decided to buy a traditional cable.I'm giving 2 stars only because it works and installs with any problems. Definitely not worth a penny. Stay away and spend your money for a better card.
Don't buy from this vendor. Batteries that I got were old, not working with an expired date on label.
These speakers are great! Not only do they sound good, but they look good and don't take up much room. The shipped really fast too!
We have had this camera for a year now and between the manufacturer and the enclosed set-up literature, it is a disaster.Between the arcane set up references, no clear set up path, misinformed instructions, and clueless 'technical support' it is not for the faint of heart.Simply put: You had better be a geek to use it.
Years ago my father told me that the spirit of Islam lies within the hearts of the Sufis and not the actions of the fanatics. Years later Reading this book I find out that my father was correct. The Sources that the author quotes, proves his points in ways that no fanatic nor any so called 'islam expert' or 'talking head' can dispute. It's amazing how going backl to the original source, a man like Abdul Rauf was able to get back to the heart of Islam.
I'm pleased with my new Zune, but had to figure out the best way to work with it. For some reason I can't get a playlist to sync to my Zune, so that is my present project.
Purchased through Amazon, this Logitech Desktop Microphone combines the best of the old and new. My iMac internal placement is at the top of the chassis and receives audio from above. I realized this when I covered the opening with Velcro one day and could not get sound in on Skype! Immediately I went to Amazon and read the reviews for this Logitech mic.Setup was a breeze. I plugged the desktop mic into my USB hub. The mic has a front green on-off button, so it's easy to mute the mic. I checked my Sound Preference. The device showed up and I selected it immediately, adjusting the input sensitivity to a perfect level, awaiting a Skype contact. The mic is very light and can be pulled by the long cord, like the tail wagging the dog. This occurs with many such lightweight devices.My remedy is to secure it with Velcro to a can of veggies This brings the mic head nearer my mouth.Last night's test with friends in South Carolina went well. They reported unusual clarity and sensitivity to ambient sounds in the room. I feel that such a USB microphone produces better sound than one attached to a mic-in or audio in jack.Pros: USB input, clear speech reproduction, sensitive; adjustable boom, lights when turned on, long cord.Cons: lightweight device, easily moved without support.Overall: Great USB mic for those wishing to replace a poorly located or small computer mic.
I am very disappointed with The quality of this camera.It is very unpredictable. No wait ,I can predict that it will drive me nuts!Right from the start I had problems with the pictures not downloading. The USB cable does not fit correctly and has to be held in a certain position to work,if it does at all. As if that was not enough , sometimes the auto focus malfunctions.THE SHUTTER SPEED IS VERY SLOW SO YOU HAVE TO USE THE FLASH ALWAYS.I am happy with the pictures it takes ,but using the camera is torture.I have sent comments to the company which have been completely ignored.I paid almost $300.00 for this camera and apparently Olympus could care less that I am unhappy with my purchase.I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER CAMERA FROM THEM.I would rate this MINUS FIVE -*****!
This battery charger is everything it's suppose to be.First time out it kept the battery charged and readyfor use.What more can you ask for?Dr James Hatfield
Easy to set up and works great so I can watch Direct TV in my office without paying the $5 a month for another receiver.. Just hooked up to my master bedroom TV and BOOM...Can watch TV in my office !!!!
This discs seems to work really really well on my MAC Lacie 8x -- seems the only ones that really work at 8x...just have to watch if TDK sometimes messes up and codes them as 4x (it happens, sometimes).But great product!
As a fly-fisherman, avid hiker and wildfowl-carver - the criteria I used to select affordable bins was somewhat unique. These have met my needs. The fog-proof feature comes in handy when it is 20 degrees or cooler. The bright, sharp image is acceptable for novice birders; waterproof casing is great for the occasional mishaps while fishing. For the price - these are solid performers. I haven't seen better in this $$ range.
comes with mini disk with drivers works great! Made my serial device work with usb. I would definitely recomend. thanks
I have an 8 station KVM switch and this does not work. When I move the mouse around it does a right click even when my hand is not on the button. I bought this item because some of the reviews said it worked well with KVM's. I plugged it into the computer via usb and then plugged in the two ps/2 ends from my KVM. I thought maybe it might just be the computer, so I tried it on another computer and it is just as bad as the first computer.
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.
This stylus works great with my Kindle Fire. It helps me to manuever my carasoul and application games easily. The red one I bought also matches perfectly with my cover.
My mom has a Sony Mavica CD something or other. It takes 5 mp quality pictures and writes them on a little CD. It is a very nice camer but cost around $600. The FujiFilm A205 is an excellent camera for beginners or people who do not want to spend alot of money on a camer. The xD expansion cards for the system are inexpensive now, I just purchased a 64 mb (101 pictures) for $38 dollars at Wal-Mart. The camera does go through alot of batteries, I utilized the batteries that came with they camera 1 day after purchasing it. Spend $20 and get two rechargable (Ni-Mh) and a charger and they will last alot longer than normal Alkaline batteries. The camera does have movie mode, which is of poor quality but who buys a digital camera to make movies? It also doubles as a web-cam and you can caputure video utilizing your PC. The video functionality of this camera is poor, even through the web-cam function, unless there is alot of light. If you are buying this digital CAMERA to shoot videos then you are in the wrong category. Even though it is only 2 mp quality, the pictures are excelent in quality. I have not had any problems with dark rooms or at concerts. The flash effectivly reached around 15 feet for me. The camera comes with an adapter for the dock connector, the adapter is the little plastic piece, DON'T THROW IT OUT. Since it is FujiFilm's lower end model, there won't be alot of accesories for it. You can get the dock connector and a case for it along with extra memory. Those are all the excesories anyone really neads unless you want to take widescreen pictures, but then you would not even look at buying this camera. If you want a really high quality camera then look at spending at least $300. If you want a good quality camera at a really affordable price then get this one. My mom has an older Sony Mavica CD model and this camera takes the same quality pictures, when printed (or even on the computer monitor) pictures of the same object could not be distinguished into which camera took the picture. The FujiFilm A205 is a small, light weight camera. It is pretty thick but for the price that is the only sacrifice anyone will have to make. Is you want to spend around $100 then this camera will give you more band for your buck. I hope this review helped you.
Upon arrival did not work. Poor documentation. Little surprise the new D-70s added a cable release feature.
These are the best headphones I've ever bought. Let's start by saying they are real nice looking, and comfortable. The leather ear pads can get a bit sticky to wear after long periods of time, but that happens on most. They fold nicely, so I can store them properly. They also come with some converter cables to plug it into different devices, and a nice carrying pouch.The sound quality is amazing. I was going to buy 150 dollar headphones for my audio recording, but I took a chance and bought these. You actually have to use AA batteries to power the bass. The bass pumps powerful and you can control it. It's a GREAT sound.With my experience with Skullcandy they are high quality, and last a long time. I purchased this product 3 months ago, and so far so good. I'd highly highly suggest these headphones.Also on a side note they kind of cancel noise out a bit, you can't really hear yourself talk. It's nice, I like it.
Very satisfied. Works well. Helpful and entertaining. Helps keep the driver alert. Arrived in good shape and on time.
I have had it for over a year now and love the quality and ease of use. It produces great family videos!My only complaint is that it's hard to find compatible video editing/burning software. I finally found Sony Vegas Movie Studio 8 with Dvd Architect 4.5 This software is necessary to make great family dvds with this camera. Try the free download at sony before you buy.Would definately recommend!
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.
This Belkin Surge Protector Is the Mother of Surge Protectors!!It can have 6 3prong outlets down the middle, then 3 on each side so you can plug In all the big ended stiff In your component system. for 12 total!! The phone and ethernet cables are a big plus too for one of the nicest I've ever seen even In all kinds hardware stores. Forget the junk In drug stores compared to this. I OWN 2 I bought a second one for my other system to replace what I was using there.Then there's the deal with buying It and a 2 meter HDMI cable with It and you end up getting the HDMI cable for less than $2 which we will all will need a lot of In the future and some go bad so It's a phenominal deal altogether!!!! Very sweet deal gold tipped cable too. Not cheap silver.You get 4156 joules and $300,000.00 In Protection!!!!
I personally love this photo backpack. I bought it when I'm going to Europe so that I wouldn't have to carry a camera bag. The reason I titled my review the way I did is that it will not carry 5-10 accessories, etc. It fits just enough for a day trip, which why it's great for some. It is very comfortable, and the strap that can connect above the breast really helps with that comfort. It's great for hiking too.I love it, but don't expect to be carrying all the photo equipment that photographers have.
Hola a todos, esta compra fue espectacular lo malo es que yo pense que no iba a llenar los 80GB pero lo hice ahora me arrepiendo por no haber comprado el de 160GB.
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.)
I have a TomTom rider that I replaced with the Zumo 550, just like night and day. I can preplan routes, and create routes on the fly. I hard wired it into my Ultra Classic using a J&M harness, instead of Blueooth. Works great, a better lock would be great. The screen is brighter and easier to read. I would buy it again, and did. I gave one to my girlfriend.
Please do yourself a favor and buy a different brand. I can't hear anything, my son has to be screaming his lungs out in order to get some sound from the thing (appart from static). I live in a small apartment so that`s not the problem. The only good thing about it is the night light. I've been told that Sony Babycall works much better. I'll get that one.
After many years of frustration and hundreds of dollars in repair bills I just breathed a sigh of relief by throwing it in the dumster.Each time after a month or so of non use, the paper feed would not work. After calling Kodak they said send it in and was charged $80's, they sent me a refurbished model which worked great for a couple of months and once again the paper feed stopped working so again I sent it back to Kodak and another $80's, I think they sent me another refubished model, anway just now it would only print the top third of the picture so after getting mad at it for the very last time it was thrown in the trash, I wish I would have done this sooner.3 printers all failed. Has anyone found a good alternative?
incredible easy to use, simple and very graphic menu.good grip, fast to reload,etc.only bad thing, nikon doesn`t make any accesories like battery grip, flower lens hood, etc.the best thing you can get for US$ 500
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?!?
I bought two sandisk of 4gb in good price. Must buy if you want hight memory disk in low price.
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.
My hubby needed a bag for his laptop and it was hard to find one for a large screen that was not very expensive. I looked on Amazon to see what others were available. I read the reviews for the bag and decided to order one. When it came we were very pleased with the bag. It is everything the product description said. We liked it so much that we purchased another one for my computer.
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 bought this computer for its AMD 64 bit dual core. After I installed XP 64 bit OS I discovered that 64 bit drivers were not available from HP. Eventually I located a web site with needed drivers but I had topay for them.After a while I had to go back to the 32 bit OS because 64 bit drivers for my printers could not be found, not even for the price.1. After 30 days my computer stopped working. It would run for about 30 seconds and then shut itself off. Turns out that the CPU fan came loose. The clip that was supposed to keep it in place broke - apparently from vibrations caused by the fan.2. I sent this computer for repairs and 6 days later gor it back. When I turned it on I discovered that some moron at HP had reformatted by hard drive. All of mysoftware, personal files, pictures, etc were GONE. Not to mention several days of work to set everything up.3. I called HP to speak to their supervisor. He told me that reformatting the hard drive was part of the standard procedure because, listen to this, the drive had to be reformatted so that it would work with the new motherboard. When someone gives you an answer like that you know the conversation is over.Anyway, think really hard whether you really want to buy this junk or have to deal with HP.
I got this IR adapter to connect a Toughbook P1. I use XP and had no installation problems. It is also smaller than most thumb drives.
If your wanting to invest in your digital imaging addiction like me, then this is the printer! I bought this along with a new Quad-core Mac Pro & 30 inch cinema display, & I am completely blown away with the results I am getting! Digital photography can be an expensive pastime or a relatively cheap hobby, it depends on what kind of results your looking for.
I am really happy with this ipod. I did a lot of research before purchasing, and was actually not even considering an Apple product before I found this 80gb classic. The navigation takes some getting used to, but the scroll wheel is fantastic(my boyfriend has a creative zen, and I can never work its scroll navigation button properly.)The installation of the software(itunes) was easy and fairly quick, and it was easy to move all of my music over to it.I have not been using the cover art feature, because when I transfered my music, the program only added two album covers - I have heard that it just eats up space anyway, but I imagine that might be a nice feature.Overall- I think this product has a cool, slick design and, is a great value for its gb. The only thing that may be a complaint, is that it is a little heavy to be wearing on your arm when you are working out...but, you really don't notice that after a while. I am glad I got this and not a microsoft product like the zune.
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.
The audio quality on the VGF-AP1L is better than the ipod. The menus are better, the pointing devices is not quite as nice but after a while it ain't bad. The device looks better than the ipod IMHO. With the new firmware the transfers of MP3 is very fast (they do not get converted to ATRAC but DRM is added).The only complaint I have is the Photo Viewer does not seem to offer a thumbnail feature (if someone knows how to do this let me know.) the album jacket feature does have a thumbnail feature so it should be possible.
According to the packaging and the Sabrent website, this USB hub is supposed to be compatible with Win7. However, when I attempted to use it with a Win7 laptop, I received an installation error and it will not read from any of the 4 ports. I then tried using it in a computer running XP and it worked fine. I tried another Win7 laptop and has the same issue - installation error, not reading from the ports. I tried using a port on my docking station and was able to get the hub to install. However, still will not read from the ports. I tried all 4 ports and different USB flash drives, but received the same result - the drive appears in the list of drives, but is listed as "empty."
I would give this product 5 stars. I am pleased with the quality from HP and the great price from Amazon.
Used the cable to connect my panansonic PV-GS83 video camera to my laptop, works perfect.
Just like the battery that came with my ELPH. Will be useful as a backup battery. Great price.
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.
I've owned a Garmin eTrex handheld for three years and wanted to upgrade to an auto unit. I've only had the c530 for a few days but it is magic. You don't need the voice announce on street turns and it may be confusing since some streets have two names (for example, 3rd Street may be the local name in the GPS database, but it is marked on the ground as US 331). When you get the unit upgrade to the latest software on the Garmin web site. Mine came with software two or three versions old and had a minor occasional bug. The upgrade also reduces the size of the auto icon on the screen which was much needed!
The screen itself meets our business presentation needs although a bit heavy and bulky to transport. Frustrated with having to return the first two screens which were damaged in shipping. Hoping the third screen arrives without incident.
This printer is GARBAGE. I have used printers since 1989 and this is definitely the worst. I owned a few Epsons with no problems at all, I only upgraded as the technology improved, not because any of them were broken or didn't work.. and I think next time I will go back to an Epson. The hp is a "photo" printer, but if you put more than 3 pieces of photo paper in it at a time, it will jam and waste your paper and ink. It also will not do envelopes without hand feeding it one at a time, hand printing would almost be faster! I have had this printer for over 2 years and the only reason I am writing a review now is because I just tried to put regular paper in it and print a single page word document and it jammed yet again and it was just the last straw. Don't waste your money. This printer is way too expensive, and in my opinion, total junk! My husband bought it because of the memory card capability, but as far as I can tell that is the only redeeming quality of this printer at all. I will take great pleasure in smashing this one to bits whenever I get around to buying another Epson!!
Well insulated, quality wire. The silver & coper colored wire make replaceing your old speaker wire a breeze. Ran all 100ft of this last evening and was very glad I had. The improvement to my sound was noticeable.
This Camera is the best digital out there. Team it with a epson sp870 printer , and you will have photo's printed that will be impossible to distinguish from standard film. My recommendation is not to down on a product because of your computers out of date OS. Sony has had a 98 updated driver out since weeks after the camera came out and ME loves it. Only flaw is expensive memory stick media, and it dosen't come with an Aibo.
This cable permits me to duplicate my monitor's display on a large HDMI TV. This way I am able to place viewable images of individuals who are connected with me for a video conference. The image comes across rapidly and cleanly and the price was a winner.
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.
The sony 2X speed floppy disk drive works great. I wanted to purchase a few flash drives, but I still use floppy disk, and when a flash drive goes bad, you've lost all of your saved data. The external floppy drive is small enough to carry in my case, and it works with vista which is a God send.If you are like me, and you still like to use your floppy diskettes, get the Sony disk drive. You will be glad you did.
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 had owned a Dellpod (Dell's version of an MP3 player) for two years and found it to be a solid piece of hardware. So when it died a respectable death a few months ago, I went back to Dell to see if they had a newer version of their MP3 player... but they had decided to pull out of that market. I ended up reading review after review of Zune v. iPod. Also looked around at other options from Creative Labs. Eventually, I settled on the Zune because... well... I liked the brown color.As shallow as that may seem, I should point out that my original criteria was not based on brands, but functionality and dependability. Creative, Apple and Microsoft all have great products with respective pros and cons. So when I checked each MP3 player out, I realized that there wasn't a clear winner. So I decided on the player that I found most appealing.After two months of Zune ownership, I really enjoy it! My only problem is the software for loading songs onto your player. When loading songs, you have to be careful on your tags because the slightest difference in the files will cause the songs to not be properly grouped together. For example: I had 10 songs by John Lennon. 9 songs were tagged identically, but the 10th one had a different year than the other nine... so the player displayed two albums instead of one. The lesson learned is: check all the boxes of the song's properties to make sure everything is identical for proper song grouping.The software is also a memory eater. Too bad Microsoft couldn't integrate their Media Player with the Zune Player. To me, that would appear to be the simplest solution... but then, I don't work at Microsoft.Ultimately, the device is fun, the search function of the player is well done, and the sound is clear... a very solid product!
This book is a must read for people of all faiths.American Muslims will benefit from the clarity, vision and the road map laid out by the author in addressing the current divide between the Muslims and the West. The author skillfully examines the history of previous religious groups--Jews, Catholics-how after immigration from Europe they developed an American identity. The result was they were able to influence Jews and Catholics outside USA, a great lesson for the American Muslims.For readers of other faiths, the author provides succint answers to contemporary questions--suicide bombings page 146,147,155, the emergence and influence of Wahhabism page 194-196, Womens role and rights p216, why Muslims are angry p234, 240.With clear Quranic references the author demonstrates the compatibility between the Islamic principles and US constitution.The final chapters describe in some detail the work American Muslims have to do in order to close the widening and dangerous gap between the 1.2 billion Muslims and the West.This book is full of information and more importantly ends on a positive and hopeful note.
Works great! Simple as that. Bought this to replace my old VGA as I want improve video and pictures quality on my PC monitor.
THIS CAMERA IS GOOD IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR LOTS OF FUN. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY AND WILL PROBABLY NEVER HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY A REAL GOOD DIGITAL CAMERA, BUT THIS CAMERA SERVES IT'S PURPOSE, IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR SCRAPBOOKING AND FOR THE OTHER THINGS I WANT AND NEED IT FOR. I'M SURE IT WILL SAVE ME MONEY ON DEVELOPING AND THERE'S NOTHING LOST IF YOUR PICTURES DON'T COME OUT RIGHT, YOU JUST DELETE THEM. I HAVE A VERY GOOD 35 MM CAMERA THAT I ALSO CARRY AROUND WITH ME AND THAT'S USED FOR ALOT OF THINGS ALSO. BUT REALLY, YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE OF THIS CAMERA AND IT'S GOT A GOOD NAME BEHIND IT.
I got this knowing full well that I may not have the answer to the problem of fumbling with earphones while driving. However, I'm pleasantly surprised by how well it works. It's not perfect and you will pick up some static from time to time but if you find an fm station without any traffic on it, it comes in clear enough to be very serviceable. I live in the Sacramento region of California where there are quite a few stations to contend with. It took me 20 minutes of driving to find a station that worked and I haven't changed it.This is a good product. Be patient, set your own appropriate expectation and you may be pleasantly surprised as well.
I bought my Sony MDR-EX51LP more than a year ago, and Iwas amazed by the sound quality.I have tried some cheap Panasonic earbuds but the sound quality wasn't even close enough to those.I have also tried iPod earbuds but in my opinion the Sony ones are of better quality.Anyway as i said my pair lasted for more than a year, and today my left earbud died,so now I am going to upgrade to ex71's although i am not sure there is any difference except the price.Anyway I willrecommend those to anyone who is seeking very good sound quality for less money.Also the first review states that the cable length for the left and right earbuds is different-well the reason is because the right one is ment to go behind the neck.Once they are put properly the earbuds fit just perfect.
I really can't say much more than the product works as advertised. I needed more ports and plugged this switch into a wireless router that I already had. I didn't have to do anything but plug in the power and plug in an ethernet cable. It couldn't have been any easier.
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.
I purchased this product many months ago to store my backups. After only four backups to this device, it failed to initialize. Tried it on several PC's, but NO LUCK. All the data was lost, but I took the case apart and salvaged the Western Digital 320 GB IDE hard drive inside. Installed it into my PC, formatted the disk, and now I have another hard drive. This proves to me that Acomdata designed a worthless USB-to-IDE interface card.
I had the EX51LP earphones for over 2 years and I used them almost everyday for several hours and I loved them. The left ear speaker started going, so I decided to replace them. I ended up with the EX71LP earphones and they are AWFUL. The cord wrapping the wires started to fall apart after just a couple of months. It's gross, it just started coming apart and dealing with it's not a pleasant tactile experience. I had to completely cover the area between the two "speakers" with teflon tape secured with electrical tape. Just the classy look I wanted from earphones I spent $50 on! I've heard several complaints about the cord disintegrating, and have even heard that SONY did this on purpose. The left speaker also buzzes when if I play audiobooks too loudly. Add to that the fact that without the extension, they can only be used with an armband and with the extension cord, the amount of cording becomes unmanageable. I notice they've lowered the price considerably since I bought mine 6 months ago. Unfortunately, I didn't buy them from Amazon with the replacement guarantee...
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.
The battery powered bass boost has a very limited frequency range, not allowing you to hear the full bass-line in many songs. They sound cool for a while because they are louder but then I noticed the poor sound quality of the base.
Did not work very well. My son enjoyed using it in the house but when we measured out the distance unless it was directed exactly at his sister it could barely hear what she was saying but he had fun in the house overhearing his sister as long as it was very quiet.
Great product,it is great for my ipod
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 bought this device on the back of its reputation for reliability and flexibility and value for money. I'm completely satisfied.Installed the Tomato firmware on Day One and haven't looked back. Very solid product.
Piece of junk. Just had the second one go on fire while my children were using it. Very lucky my children did not get hurt because I would be suing right now! Will never buy from amazon again.
The Sound on my Koss home theater system stopped working 2 months after we bought it. Luckily it was still under factory warantee. Unfortunatly, after we sent it in Koss customer service was TERRIBLE! It took 2 monthes before Koss would even accnolidge they recived it. (I knew they had because of tracking numbers, but they wouldn't confirm that). They promised replacement units on 8 different occasions, sometimes even telling me it was in the mail when it wasn't. It took 3 monthes to get our replacement unit. Koss emplyees were very unhelpful, unproffesioal, and overall frustrating to work with. I will NEVER buy another product from them. My advise to anyone looking to buy a home theater system: Pay a little more and go with a good brand!!
Same experience as everyone else. It worked for a while and then one day no flashing light and a faint ticking sound. I may try to open it and attempt to get the drive going but from what I'm reading that will most likely be 2 hours of my life I will never get back.Next time I buy Seagate.
The capacity and the physical size are great. But... The wheel is far less responsive than the second gen I've been using for years. Maybe I'll get used to it. Sadly, in coverflow, the iPod can ONLY sort by artist. I have about 30GB of soundtracks and compilations. So each album appears several times in coverflow (once per artist). VERY annoying.This is the real deal breaker for me: Unlike iTunes, when browsing a playlist on the iPod, you can ONLY view by songs (iTunes allows you to browse each playlist by album - grid or coverflow). This is HORRIBLE. I have 90GB of music. I have a few key playlists that contain the 200+ albums I listen to regularly. However, I am unable to view the albums on the iPod because you can only view by song in playlists. It doesn't even show the album art for the song. So if I wan to listen to "Grease" from my "I'm having a bad day" playlist I can't just look for the album "grease" because each song is listed individually. I really hope I can return this to the store.UPDATE: If you select all your compilations/soundtracks and "get info" you can indicate that it is part of a compilation and it will only show up once in coverflow=) You can even select multiple albums at once - just takes time to process.
An excellent piece of equipment. It has just enough "bells and whistles" to be truly useful, but not so many that it becomes frivolous. I didn't need (and didn't want) MP3, Bluetooth, or any of the other offerings with other models. The c530 satisfies my every need perfectly. Highly recommended.
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 paid only $[money] after rebate for my camera. I am thoroughly pleased with it. I have made hundreds of pictures and have had great results. It does have a complicated menu but that is due to it's extensive feature set. I have been buying 128MB Compactflash cards for about $[money] at a local electronics supplier and they have been completely satisfactory.The only annoyance with the camera is the size and weight of the wide angle adapter and the fact that the flash and viewfinder cannot be used when it is installed. I will have to buy a flash bracket and an external flash to be able to use a flash with the wide angle adapter.
I purchased this unit to broadcast the holiday light display over the radio, and it is an absolute waste of time and money. The first unit I received was broked, and the volume control was either full off or full on, with nothing in between. Amazon sent me overnight a replacement unit and voila, the volume control worked great, but the unit was a P.O.S. I tried putting it on a metal tray, nothing more than 5 feet. I was outside, with nothing near it, and it still couldnt get a signal sitting in my car 10 feet away. Breaking out my FM radio, I was able to get about 5 feet away and received "scratchy" sound.I do appreciate Amazon standing behind the product and would rate them 5+ stars.All in all, very disappointing. We'll have to put a cheesy speaker out front for the sound (since I went through the effort of synching everything to music) this year, and we'll try the "whole house FM transmitter" next year.I would suggest everyone stay away from this, unless Im unlucky and got 2 pieces of junk.
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Print quality and speed are more than adaquate and it deceptively easy to use (There is a lot going on on the face of the printer, but it is actually pretty intuitive). I still haven't had an opportunity to try out some of the advanced options (printing direct from media cards and others), but the basic copy, scan, print functions work great and the price was right. I always bought HP before, but I took the advise of a side-by-side comparison to a comparable HP and bought this instead. Based on my experience so far, I'll definitely consider buying a Canon the next time.
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.
The first battery I had lasted for years and the second one, I'm sure will be as reliable.
i've only had it for a month, so i can't really comment on durability-- but so far this been as solid as a tank. everything works great. absolutely no complaints so far.
I recently purchased the RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System with IR Repeater from Amazon.com. It was very easy to set up with my satellite box. I use my satellite remote to change the channels on the receiver TV. I am very pleased with the video quality and sound. It saved me time and effort of running wires from room to room. Great buy and good price.
I wear these while I'm at the gym so for watching TV and listening to music while I run they're great. I'm sure there are headphone out there with better sound, but definitely not for (...). These fit comfortably in my ears, unlike the standard ipod headphones and I don't have to worry about them falling out. Would buy again, for sure. :)
Used this system on a one hour trip and it worked wonderfully. On the second trip the slave screen died and shortly after the master unit quit.Returned it to Target for refund. Save up your money to buy a good one.
As instructed, I popped the CD in and went through the setup. Chose DHCP since I have Comcast cablel modem. Then I'm prompted for a password and no instructions on what the initial password is. After some searching on the net I finally tried "admin." That finally got me through. Then step 8 (or 7, forgot which) got stuck before it apparently cannot connect to the internet (wtf?). Troubleshooting pages have nothing even close to this scenario. Then I unplugged the power to the modem and plugged it back in. No help. Last shot is to unplug the power to the router itself and then plugged it back in.Strangely, that did the trick. Weirdest experience I've had to date. Since then the box has been working fine so far. Got into the web interface and configured the wireless settings and upgraded the firmware. Lesson for the day is that, when these gizmos act up, just turn them off and back on.The runner-up would be when I bought my Motorola cable modem. I remember the solution to that spectacle was also a power cycle. These hardware guys need to document their stuff more honestly. Even if the suggested step is to "turn the thing off and wait xx seconds and then turn it back on."
I've used lots of earphones and these are superb. Great sound quality and very comfortable, I sometimes forget I even have earphones on. Only problem is that it takes little work to get the earphone to stay in my ear because I have big ears, but once it's in it's smooth sailing. Watch out for the silicone tips though, I accidentally stepped on the earphone and it fell off, it was pretty easy to put it back in though but nonetheless be careful.
Logitech makes, in my opinion, the best mice with the most solid drivers. I've been using the Mouseman Wheel Optical for a few months now, and I'm purchasing another one for one of my new computers.I'm a little surprised at some of the negative comments I've read here. First, unlike what one reviewer mentioned, the blue light on the mouse does *not* get uncomfortably hot; in fact, I don't notice it all. Second, the drivers are much more solid than Microsoft drivers. Through many mice and years, I have never experienced a crash related to a Logitech driver, but I have experienced many related to Microsoft drivers. Finally, in terms of pointing accuracy, I use my Logitech Optical mouse for close work in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and pointer movement has been consistently smooth and accurate.I highly recommend this mouse.
This card has been great for like 3 months. It has 320 pictures on my Olympus d535 camera. No problems. I like the size because you can take it to weddings and family events and never have to worry about running out of space.
excellent product. Actually showed up in half the time indicated. I always use original manufactures equipment for the very best results.
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 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
This Samsung 860 Camcorder seemingly does everything that I expect it to do. Sure, I'd prefer a camera of this quality and ability without the tape....a completely digital camcorder. But I knew the Samsung was not that and thus, have not been disappointed. I like it a lot.
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After using this camera once, I was thoroughly dissapointed. It seems strange that Polaroid would produce a camera with such horrible picture quality. I couldn't even see what I had taken a picture of. To boot, they supply you with a sample gallery of great pictures, crisp and clear. Then you can begin to take pictures that all look like the worst out of focus pictures you've ever taken with a nornal camera-and thats if your subject is perfectly still. Save your money and a lot of frustration.
I have been looking all over the place for this cartridge. Most stores don't have them anymore. Thanks for not only having it in stock, but getting it to me so quickly.
You won't believe the sound, just great and so comfortable. This is the best headset I have ever put on!
A suggested product! I just bought two Logan Electric two-level slide storage boxes and must say the quality is every bit as good if not identical to some ten others I have collected which are at least ten years old. Consistently good quality and a practical method to archive and/or present slides. Use with a projector is very fast and convenient. If you have a carousel-type projector, I would suggest Kodak's "stack loader."
This camera is the best digital camera I have ever used. The menus are intuitive and the ease of operation is unmatched. The photo quality is impeccable and the videos are amazing. The sound quality is great and there is no chop in the framing. I have used this camera for high speed sporting events and it looks like every shot was a photo that was posed.
Replacing all of the clock radios in the hotel I manage to this product. Easy for guest to use and a great price point.
If you're like me, you grow tomatoes, then end up with too many. In the not too recent past, I would be confronted with a few choices - a) eat tomatoes for weeks on end, inevitably growing tired of them (a crime) b) give them away (generous, but why give away that which can be preserved?) or c) learn how to preserve.I learned how to can my zillions of tomatoes so that come December, I could open a jar of homemade tomato sauce, and even though it was dark outside at 5:00PM, in just a few minutes the kitchen would be smelling of July. But the next problem became the amount of work necessary to can my baskets of tomatoes every summer. It was a major production. First, set about heating a huge pot of water. Next, score each tomato across its bottom with a knife. Then, boil the lot of them. After that, remove and plunge in ice water, then peel skins and squeeze out seeds. Let's face it, the charm of having fresh tomato sauce in winter could wear off quick.Now, to this product. I saw all the great reviews and was a little incredulous. But I took the plunge, and now, after having used it a few times, wonder how I ever subjected myself to the amount of work necessary to prepare tomato sauce the old-fashioned way.The device is very intuitive - a chimp could set it up and use it. I agree with some reviewers that the plastic discharge tube is a little flimsy - it needs to be handeld gingerly. The documentation is a little thin, too, but the ease of use is perhaps an excuse for that. I definitely recommend sending the discharge (skins and seeds) through the device a few times, as you can certainly squeeze out more than through one pass alone. Cleanup is also a breeze.Even if you don't can, this item is ideal for processing a large quantity of tomatoes for sauce. If you just plan to make sauce for a few dinners, you could process 30-40 tomatoes and just toss the cooked product in the fridge for a bit, using as necessary.But if you grow lots of tomatoes but dread the hours of work processing them for canning, this product is a must-have.
Kingston 512 MB 333 MHZ DDR-PC2700 DIMM CL2.5 PC Memory is an excellent chioce. Very easy to install and an instant peformance boost. Highly recomended!
We ordered this per my work IT guy. My brother set it all up for us and it has no problems signaling through our 2200 sq/ft house. I really enjoy the wireless.
Since I have only had my WR-100B for a short time, I have not yet had the opportunity to experience a severe weather alert. I guess this is a good thing. I just hope it will do it's job when the time for the next tornado warning comes. I really would have had many opportunities to hear this radio work had I purchased it earlier in the spring. We had a rough spring/summer here in central Illinois!Aside from waiting to hear the actual alert in person, the radio is nice and compact, taking up only a small area of my kitchen counter. To avoid static/interference when using the attached telescopic antenna in a kitchen, you need to try to keep the radio away from electrical sources, (undercabinet light fixtures, microwaves etc.). If you place it in a bedroom or other location, these issues should be eliminated. There is a built in jack on the back to hook up an externally mounted antenna if you find reception a problem. This would probably only apply to those of you living WAY OUT in the country!The instructions are fairly easy to understand when it comes to programming your frequencies but those who lack electronics confidence may find this process a bit challenging. Just take your time and read slowly. You will need to manually enter the frequencies of the geographically closest weather reporting stations. The instruction book gives you all the needed information. Otherwise you can get the frequencies online at www.nws.noaa.gov.If you don't want to spend a fortune and want a well built, nice looking weather radio, you can't go wrong with this unit. Midland has been in the radio business for a long time and know what they are doing.
I've rocked this card ALL OVER the world in both my trusty Sony DSC-T100 AND my heavily weathered PSP. Movies, photos, video clips a plenty -- Never missed a beat. I've used in in all climates, from the bitter cold of Dublin in November to the blustery heat of the Udarai Plain in Kuwait for months on end to the arid humidity of India near Summer's end.It's extremely fast, it can handle the T100's 100-shot burst option with EASE!This card can/will appease all of your needs, large or small. The only thing I need now is the 8GB model or perhaps I should wait for the 16GB.
I got this product in time and it works great for my needs. I also got the SD Adapter with this memory card which comes in very handy when time demands it.
Length:: 3:43 MinsI needed a second wireless lavaliere mic system for my commercial and wedding videography business. This mic fit the bill pretty well. I had the benefit of already using a model that another producer owned and enjoyed using on indoor shoots, including one that he hired me to camera op and run sound on. The mic itself has a decent range, and is able to hold its clarity fairly well indoors. Once you run outside, or out of its range though, you can run into some serious interference. The option of only two different broadcasting frequencies also is a bit of a hindrance, but then again, when working at close enough quarters and indoors, this won't really be an issue for you. Also, the addition of the hand held mic was definitely worth the few extra bucks I ended up paying over the base wireless model without it. It's a pretty basic dynamic microphone, which means no batteries necessary, and it can be used with multiple different wireless units, like mySennheiser Camcorder Wireless Body-pack System with ME2 Omni Lavaliere, or can be plugged directly into a mixer, the camera, or a computer for some dubbing work. It's not an amazing mic, by any means, but it's a good one, and works extremely well for filming well-wishes at weddings.
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've previously owned a PC and a notebook(GRT series) from SONY prior to the purchase of this TR3AP1 notebook via sony.com right when it was first introduced.Just like all of the other SONY products, this notebook is very stylish. But the main reason I bought this product was because my GRT notebook was hard to carry around the campus because of its size and weight, I had owned the product for only about 5 months. TR notebook is LIGHT without its battery. Even with its battery, it is still light compared to most other notebooks when I purchased it.Another positive thing about this TR3AP1 notebook is its battery life. My GRT notebook would only last about 1 hour at max(no kidding but that notebook is like a portable PC) but my TR could last about 2 hours with its maximum performance. And maybe 3-5 hours with ultimate battery life.None the less, this notebook cost me about $2500 with a few accessories such as notebook protector and its carrying case. Also, I had spent another $500 on an XBRITE LCD to use it in my room. This notebook is costly! Built in wireless is GREAT! But you should expect to spend $50-100 on a wireless LAN PC Card from SONY(that's what I prefer). Also, add speakers for your room, there's another $100. And the list goes on...This is just my personal experience but SONY products are only so good for about a year. After that, they're CRAP. I've never used any other products so I can't comment on it. Well I just bought another iPod from Apple because my previous one is like not working(6 months old). So there you go about Apple.I buy SONY products anyway because they satisfy my needs and wants which is convenience and style. As a college student, that's what you want. But being have to invest about $2000-$3500, there's really no money for it unless you get a break from your parents. And SONY products being SONY products, if you're O.K. with upgrading to a different product every year, this is the notebook for you. As I'm writing this, I'm already looking at a new notebook to buy. Hope this helped.
I tried setting this up myself. I didn't have much luck. My kid the IT guy got it up and running. We haven't had any problems with dropped signals. I love the thing now. I was extremely unhappy with it before he set it up for me.
If your in need of a decent quality, cheap mouse, go with this one. It won't disappoint and should last you a while.
The beloved WRT54GS now runs VxWorks firmware and no longer supports Linux firmware as of revision 5. The WRT54GL is essentially a WRT54GS revision 3 that Linksys released to appease the niche market of people who liked using the DD-WRT and OpenWRT unofficial Linux firmware.If you are looking for a WRT54G(S) to reflash with the unofficial firmware, this WRT54GL is the model that you want.
It's funny how Apple redesigns the iPod every 5 minutes. After I purchased the iPod Shuffle, I found out that it costs $10 less than a new iPod Shuffle to have the battery replaced. So this product is basically disposable. Once the battery dies, you throw it away or get a new one.Also, the headphones are permanently attached, so you can't use your own. Other than that it's great.
I went through three different sets of headphones (Recoton, Radio Shack, etc.). Thus far, the Sennheiser is better than them all. The reception is good with minimal (barely audible) noise. I wish the tuning and volume control knobs are located in the front instead of the back.
I got exactly what I needed. It was fast and I am glad they had the exact item I needed
Pro: great sky blue bright high end frequency response, typical JBL signature. elegant design.Con: VERY weak low end frequency response making this center channel speaker sounding weak paired up with full tower speakers. the plastic casing particularly doesn't help either.this speaker will bring out good high end details in movies that typical mass market speakers tend to miss, however, when it comes to low end punch, and explosions.... you'll definitely feel a "hole" in the spectrum. the matter becomes worse when certain dialogues are low end frequency, which makes it hard to discern. certain low end action sound effects like motor cycle engine will produce a weak "pop" sound as oppose to the true low punch thumping sound you'll get from a sound of pistol firing. all this can be improved if you have a very good receiver that can balance and calibrate your speakers to make up for the holes in the weaker spectrum. but you can put a lip stick on a pig.. it'll still be a pig. i paired up this JBL voice center speaker with two floor standing JBL Venue Stadium for front left and right, and two JBL Balcony speakers for surround, and a JBL Sub 10. i use a Pioneer VSX 1121K, which does a good job of balancing the speakers and masking the weaker low end spectrum of the JBL Voice. but at the end of the day... in certain situations you still notice the weak hole below 110hz. but consider the price i got it for...roughly hundred fifty bucks a few years ago... it's really not too bad. i do plan on upgrading in the future to a fuller center channel speaker covering fuller spectrum and wooded outter casing.
Plain and simple: The battery holds up. It takes a charge and holds a charge. Some cheap batteries have a higher mAH rating, but if they can't hold the charge, they're not meeting the need. Past experience with other Canon batteries for other cameras convinced me that I couldn't afford to go cheap. However, I still can't give 5 stars because of the price.
Rlly satified w/ the player. Great features, great design, good looks... Never skips w/ G-Protection on. Really good battery life and the built-in charger is convenient. I always have G-protection on, and get about 30 hours of playtime before the batteries die. I didnt like the earphones much, so i replaced them, but they work well. Nice features. I suggest you all but this player :) Rlly, rlly, rlly nice.
I chose not to purchase this item because it does not include the necessary connecting cable. This is like selling a toaster without the cord to plug it in.
This is definitely one of the best desktops out there without a doubt. I love the new design, I think they really improved on that part. I have been using the Macbook for a while(pretty much since they were released) and I have to say I like the iMac way more. Apple made the right choice by putting in the 160 GB hard drive. I couldn't be happier with it, especially since I didn't pay for it! If you're wondering how I got it just go here: shurl.net/5kd I saw it on CNN, tried it, and it worked. You wont regret it one bit if you get the iMac.
I'm glad I bought this. It does what I want and produces clear pictures but there are a couple of things to keep in mind-a) I question the claim of doubling the field of view. My impression is that it adds about 50%.b) This is a two-piece lens with the smaller element to be used for close-up photos (according to the included instructions). However, when I put the assembly on my Fuji S5100 adapter it fits so well that it sticks tightly, even when I'm careful to barely seat it. When I take it off the two piece Opteka comes apart and I have to use a canning jar pad (literally) to grip and remove the second part. My solution, since I don't use the close-up element anyway, was to Loc-Tite the two Opteka pieces together, giving me a large gripping surface and making it easier to separate Opteka from Fuji.Even with all that I'd buy it again and think it's a good accessory for the money.
this camera was for my film photography class, its very useful for a class. the teacher said no Digital so i had to buy this. came almost just as new. first the camera came in a very nice package alot of foam. i got the use one for 80 bucks and it camera with a lens which is very nice also. the camera use a CR123 battery which is very expensive i bought 1 set and they were 20 bucks!!!. but very nice camera i love the side screen. the mode dial is a little short on mode but i shoot in M mode so it really doesn't have a problem. over all the camera is very nice since it was out like in year 2000.
I got this router, then just plugged in my internet cable and power, and it works perfect. It provides good signal strength throughout the house. I have one laptop, one printer and one TV that is connected wirelessly to this router and they are all running without any problems. Great buy!!
I was using Logitech products for at least 10 Years. This is cheep quality and It broke with in ten days. People do not have time. We expect a company like Logitech shoud produce better products.
Such a clear view, and not afraid to take on kayak trips, though probably bulkier than I needed, but the night view is worth it! Appears to be a great quality product, and researching other users seems to confirm this.
Great case for keeping my HTC HD2 phone in my computer bag during metro rush hour.No need to worry about keeping it clipped to my side or pants pocket.
I received the StreetPilot c530 for Christmas and have been very pleased with it's operation. The tracking and displaying of images is quick and fluid. The route determination is quick. Even when you divert from a calculated route, the c530 calculates a new route immediately. The display brightness and vocal crispness make it easy to use. Saving the current location as a favorite is extremely easy. The windshield mount is very secure and yet easy to remove and store.I do wish there was some type of optional indication of the scale that is being displayed.
i have tried different ,about 25, headphones and earbuds, but these were the best fitting and best sounding ones that i could find. these were awesome, and on amazon, you can find them at a VERY Good and inexpensive price.its just another great item that i have found while shopping on amazon.
Good quality screen and easy to assemble. Price is right compared to other screens of this quality. Would buy again and recommend it.
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.
I love my hang up so much that when my first one died I searched for one again. It is absolutely great.
This tripod works really well. I bought this tripod for a Canon Powershot S400. I wanted something small yet sturdy. As others have said this tripod is very small; easily pocketable. This mini pod, when folded, is about 4&quot; x 1&quot; x .5&quot; (nice and flat); it fits perfect inside the Lowepro MX 25 camera bag (similar to D-Res 25 bag) I bought to fit all the accessories (extra battery, extra CF card, battery charger, cables and of course the S400). The tripod has telescoping legs that come out another 2 inches or so...which are key for those shots I want to mount the camera rotated at 90 degrees (I extend just two of the legs so that the tripod doesn't tip over from the weight of the camera; curse Canon for that tripod mount off center of the camera!) I bought it from jpptechnologies with no problems; bought on Tuesday, shipped on Wednesday, received on Monday (NY to CA in 4 days).
I gave The Sony Dream Machine a five because it sounds great and we can attach our portable cassette player to it. Another thing the light setting on it is adjustable. And would recommend this Sony Dream Machine.
I just got this. bought it when it was still being sold direct by amazon. it's a nice unit for the money.the video input jack for the vcr is dead on mine.I already have a couple of xm receivers as well as one in my car. For some reason i thought I could just hook up one of my antennas, activate the unit, and have xm without plugging the audio out into the yamaha. I guess i should have remember "xm ready" is like hd ready....no tuner. You have to buy a passport tuner and and passport docking station. sixty more clams. I can't even use my current tuner for the input. Oh well, reminds me of when Homer Simpson pawned his tv and was asked "is it cable ready?" "as ready as it will ever be, he replied.
The good: this system is great for a portable system. I used it in conjunction with a powered subwoofer. The sound is very good. DVD is hooked up to computer LCD monitor. Works very well. Lots of function in a nice little package.The bad: the receiver lasted a little over a year, then failed. - could play CD or DVD for 10 minutes or so, then the big static noise and would not response further. I used it a lot during the year that it operated, but i expect the thing to last a little longer, and not just fail soon after basic warranty expires.
I just got this today in the mail and it was defective out of the box. At first I thought it was working fine, but then when I started typing I noticed something very strange. Some how, the toggle for the "FN" key was backwards! So when I pressed J,K,L I got 1,2,3 for example. When I held down the FN key, the letters would type like normal. Well as you would imagine this made the whole thing totally worthless. I went a head and am trying to replace it. From what I tried it did seem to work from at least 20 feet.UPDATE: We'll I just got a replacement free of charge from Amazon and that one has the exact same problem as the first. I guess the whole batch has the same problem. Needless to say this one is going back to and I'm giving up on this company. Its a real shame to because I really like the idea of this thing and the way its supposed to work is perfect for what I want to do. I can't believe this company can stay in business. Amazon should stop carrying their products because its just costing Amazon money shipping this crap all over the place.AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!
This is my 2nd time installing subs and amp in my car and with a new stereo and I'd have to say these wires are VERY good.
This is ink, for a Canon printer, made by Canon. It does what it supposed to do: it puts ink on the page.
I have owned 3 pairs of MDR-EX71 headphones, another was purchased as a birthday present for my brother. I love these headphones, and so does my brother.Price. I am not aware of any other headphones that cost less than 200$ that compare to the sony earbuds. 5/5Sound Quality. The quality of sound in each pair of headphones was outstanding. The range response was greater in the sony than in numerous other mid-range headphones that I own. Of all the earbuds that I have tried, this is the first that had bass. As a bonus, even at a low volume they are able to block out a great deal of the noise in my surroundings. Sound quality is a 5/5.Life expectancy. Why have I needed 3 pairs? The biggest problem I have had with all makes of headphones is that they accumulate damage from normal wear and tear. The first pair worked well over a year. The 2nd pair fizzled out just after 6 months. In both pairs the driver in the right year gave out. However, the life expectancy was greater than, or equal to, my expectations. 5/5.Comfort. They are light, flexible, and fit well. 5/5.Total 4/5. A score that should have been 5/5, but was penalized 1 point.Penalty. The third pair of headphones deserves note. The plastic/rubber that shields the wiring has a consistancy that resembles silly putty. The minor forces applied by friction between my clothes and the new headset caused the rubber to tear and peeled away from the wiring. I am willing to accept that this pair as a fluke, and will soon query Sony about a replacement. The resulting events will motivate me to change the score - for better or worse.
Speaker system is great. Small and compact but packs a lot or power for a portable unit. I took the system with me on a bus trip and was asked reapeatedly by others where they could pick one up. As with other reviewers the only con would be the cables that connect the speakers. If the cables were retractable this unit would have no flaws.
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.
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.
Love this camera card because it has a flip-out USB and can download pics right to computer, picture frame, etc. It was shipped timely & I couldn't be happier about the purchase!
Used these to repower my headlights on my Dodge Ram, worked great! ! !Makes wiring relays easier, fair price too..
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.
Charges the batteries like it should. Actually pretty darned quick, too. Especially nice is the car charger.
im very satisfied with this headset...the sound is amazing on my laptop with just an onboard soundcard...the force feedback vibration is amazing...this headset made my gaming experience 10x fun...recommended for users who like high quality sound in music as well as watching movies and a must for gaming..
These phones sound very accurate to my ears. Perhaps too accurate? Perfect accuracy is not always a benefit when listening to digital music recordings if the mastering/recording is not great. These phones will not smooth over any flaws in the upper frequencies. I find many digital recodings that I love to listen to with my relatively high end system (Benchmark DAC1 pre, Transcendent OTL tube amp, ProAC speakers) sound overly "hot" and "sizzly" when I substitute these phones for the speakers. Probably a tone control in the signal path would help, but being a purist I don't use one.Also, I am a relatively small guy (5'6") and these phones don't fit great on my head. After about an hour of listening the pressure on the top of my head is uncomfortable. I own other phones that are much more comfortable. Also, I always have to collapse the earpiece adjustment fully to get the earpieces to align with my ears, and unfortunately the friction fitting on the adjustement is not tight and they don't stay adjusted.On the other hand, with truly great recording quality these sound outstanding...
This keyboard and mouse combo works great for basic use. The only issue that I find is the battery life is at least every couple of months. I use this in my office usually and I find the mouse and keyboard work well.I am really tired of seeing reviews for wireless keyboards and mice where the reviewer is using a regular keyboard and mouse to do gaming and then giving crappy reviews of the device. Most of the low reviews I find on this device are users trying to use this product to game. Unless the wireless keyboard and mouse are specifically for gaming (which this product is not for) don't complain if it does not work well when you are playing PC games or any game that takes a lot of PC RAM and video card memory.
I'd give this guy 4.5 stars if it was possible.I hooked up the camera and tested it. I am a computer guy (after a fashion), and it was pretty easy for me to hook up.640 X 480 resolution was good, pretty good frame rate, and the sound was good as well. Wireless comes through nice, but it depends on the WAP you are using (this was tested on a Linksys WRT54g), and depends on the ISP you have or the ISP of the remote viewer. (like any camera). Nice glass lens with effective focus control. Power cord is pretty long, and of course you could add an extension. Seemed to live up to its reputation of 30 fps. Much better than web cams (I've had a few logitech models), and of course you don't need a powerful computer or laptop to run the camera, plugs right into the network. Port forwarding (on the router) is easy, I even set this guy up with www.dyndns.org.Cons:- Price was a little high, although similar cameras (not quite as good) go for about the same- MPEG video worked the first time after installing the codec, but then failed afterwards. However, I haven't researched or called tech support to resolve this, could be a simple solution.- Packaging could of been better.- Power adapter seemed to make a high pitched whine/hum after being plugged in for a long time.- Doesn't run on batteries, but this is not really an option considering the power this device needs.Couple things to remember:- Sound is off by default, you must config. it.- Time needs to be configured- Recording only works on MPEG format (which I mentioned I have problems with.) And it's MPEG4, so you may have issues importing this to some video programs.- One thing you have to remember is before unplugging anything: disconnect from video sessions, and unplug the power first. Anytime you reset the wireless or unplug the wired cable, it stalls, and you must restart it by unplugging the power. It will then reboot with the config. in about a minute.- This resolution is fine for a room as big as 15 X 15 feet. I wouldn't go with the MW (megapixel version) unless you have a large office or outdoor space you want to monitor.I'll use this camera again.[...]
Who would not want to convert hundreds of CDs to a lossless format on an iPod? Playback on the home sound system would be a piece of cake.Sadly, Apple's notion of lossless recording/playback apparently does not include the mid-range. In other words, no trouble with the treble - it's gone!Tomorrow my iPod will be also be gone.Tom
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
The flash works great on my c-8080. The control panel was very easy to use,and i was very impressed with all its features.
The memory chips really boosted my laptop's performance and you can't beat the price--I did the research. Installation was a breese. I was looking at the new netbooks, but the memory upgrade saved me the expense. Well worth the $$!
These compact binoculars are great! They are lightweight and adjustable and so clear. Better than some full size binoculars I have.
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.
Purchased this monitor to use with a W98 'old' customized computer and it works great! Was a bit blurry at first, but ran the f50.exe adjustment program, then hit the 'auto'adjustment button on the monitor and now its perfect! I would purchase another!
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.
Before I get into my review, here is a list of positives and negatives of the player:Positives:* Very intuitive user interface, which is nice to have on a 20GB player.* Speaking of 20GB...it's got plenty of room for your songs. I know I'll never fill it up.* Very long battery life between chargings. It lasts me all day long at work and into the evening.* Plays both MP3s and WMAs. This may not be important to some people, but it was to me since I have several songs in WMA format.* Backlit display. I read in other reviews that this wasn't so good. But I used it the other night in my car and it was great...it was very easy to read the display.* Auto turn off feature. The player can be set up to turn off automatically if it is not used within a certain amount of time. But it won't turn off if music is playing, which is a very nice feature.* No bugs encountered in player or software. Read below about my experiences with the Archos 6GB player to know how much I appreciate this!Negatives:* The player is larger than other MP3 players. But the clip on its protective case makes up for this one. See below how I use this clip......* The player is costs $$$$, But you get what you pay for.Ok now for the review:The first MP3 player I ever bought was the Archos 6GB Jukebox. I won't review this player here, but to sum it up, it is a very buggy player with a very poor user interface. Trying to find a song on it is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And attempting to copy songs onto the player is like a throw of the dice...sometimes it works, sometimes it gives errors and won't copy the files.Ok now on to the Rio Riot. I started reading about the next gen of multi-gig MP3 players. The Apple iPod seemed to be the best, but it is Mac only. Then I saw the Rio Riot. It seemed to have a great user interface, it had 20 gig of space, and it played MP3s and WMAs. It seemed perfect...and it was!The user interface is really what makes this player shine. It is so easy to find any song I want to hear. It uses MP3's ID3 tags to easily sort music. You can sort by Artist name, Song name, Album name, Genre (the one I use the most), or even Year (if you want to listen to all your 80's songs for instance).It also allows you to create custom playlists. And another nice feature is its ability to play new songs (like songs you have added to the player within the last 3 days).Another bright spot with this player is that it is not buggy like the Archos!!! I have transferred several gigs of songs to the player, and had no problems whatsoever. Also it is not as slow as people say it is. When you first transfer your songs to the player, just go and so something else, when you get back, the transfer will be complete...no biggy!I mentioneed the clip on the protective case in my list of negatives (that the player is too big). I use this player in 3 ways: In the office, riding on my bike, and in the car. In the office, I just put it on my desk, so it doesn't matter how big it is. For my bike, I mount it on the handlebar, using the clip, which makes changing songs while I read easy. And for the car, I mount it on the dash, again using the clip, which gives me easy access to my whole music collection while I'm on the road.To sum it up, if you want an easy to use player with a ton of space and you have a PC, then get a Rio Riot. If you have a MAC, then the Apple iPod might be another option. But the Rio Riot does have the iTunes software, so MACs are supported too.
I had these already (came with my system), but one of the small end pieces broke after several years. You have to be careful to check that the screws are tight. If they come loose, it puts more stress on the pieces and they can break. For mounting Bose speakers, these are really the best option. One of the reviews mentions trying these with other speaker brands, and I would be wary of that. Bose makes nice stuff, but they also tend to make stuff that only works really well with other Bose stuff. It would have been nice if Bose would sell some of the small pieces that can more easily break, but buying from amazon is a good second choice.
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.
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.
This is a great product for kids which is the purpose I bought it for. My three year old Grandson can easily navigate its controls and it is rugged enough to withstand reasonable child handling. I comes with the necessary accessories plus a handy carrying bag. I am completly satisfied with this product. Stan
I can't justify paying several hundred dollars on earbuds. That being said, I own two pairs of headphones, these andSony MDR-V700DJ DJ Style Monitor Series Headphones. These fit nicely and have decent sound.
Holds camera, additional battery, and mem card.Leather feels good.Recommend if you don't have a handfulof extra batteries and memory cardsto pack in it.
I have read other reviews about these cables and was glad that any of the issues others may have had did not happen to me. The 12AWG are nicely put together, with a good thick, but not overly think jacket cover. The banana plug ends fit tight on both the amp (Integra ADM 2.1) and the speakers (Fluance SX). I will not go into sound as there are so many areas that can be viewed to what makes a big difference in sound repoduction, and these are not replacements of an older set, so I have no comparison. From a price point, you could spend much more and be happy knowing the name brand that you have or buy these and be happy on the extra money you have to spend on more music to listen to.
i installed in about 10 minutes and i am not good at stuff like this!
I got this cd player about a month ago and all I have to say is that I never seen a better cd player for the price! The sound quality is unbelivable. There is a lot of bass and the sound is so clear! The features are awesome! It even has a new feature called bookmark mode. It also has shuffle, 1, repeat 1, and just regular playback, and some other cool features like resume, two step bass boost, digital volume, ALVS (which is kind of a waste) it is a mode that you can use if you want to let little kids hear it so they can't put it too loud so it will damage their hearing. I never use that though and I'm sure you won't either. It also comes with cool street style headphones and a psyc clip. The psyc clip is cool. You can attach it to your cd player and you can add a small keychain to it, and the headphones are great. I HIGHLY reccomend this cd player to anyone! It is the best cd player you can possibly get for the price! Also, the skip protection is unbelivable, It is impossible to make this cd player skip
Typical digital cameras have what is called a Bayer sensor. The Sigma has a Foveon sensor. Here is an explanation that may help. With my Sigma SD10 I am able to print crystal clear 11 x 14 prints..can't do that with a 3 mega pixel camera. That is what some want to say the SD10 is because of the 3 layered Foveon Sensor! The pictures and color clarity of the prints are gorgeous.EXPLANATION:8mps (Bayer) sensors only have 2m Red and 2m Blue sensors, (and even only 4m Green).Compared to 4.5 Red and 4.5 Blue sensors and 4.5m Green sensors in the Foveon. So a Foveon exceeds the conventional 8mps even in green, and more than doubles the resolution in Red / Blue.Even a 10mps Bayer only has 2.5m Red and 2.5 Blue sensors.It is interesting to observe that it would actually take a 18mps Bayer to have the same number of Red & Blue sensors as the 4.5 (x3) Foveon.So the FACT is that every time you hear someone say that Foveon is "lying" .... remember that Bayer also have been lying all the time since 2/3 of their output is (educated) GUESSES from various interpolation schemes.Foveon does no "interpolation", no "guesses".This is why the SD10 still rates so highly even compared to 10 mega pixel sensor camera which are really no higher than 5 mega pixel green and are still lower in red and blue mega pixels than the foveon. Go Figure.As soon as the Sigma SD14 is released I am going to purchase it.
It works in my 2000 Ford Focus just like Amazon's car tool said it would. I just think $9 is a little pricey for what it is.
I am an amateur voice actor and I have to say that this is one of the greatest and cheapest microphones ever. My voice is very clear. It is also easy to set up. You literally just plug it in. A word of warning, however. I live in a dorm, and when I voice act and someone walks pass my room and speaks very loudly, I can faintly hear their voice. Other than that, this is a FANTASTIC buy and a must have for aspiring voice actors and singers.
I bought this from Amazon for Christmas 2009 to accompany the digital camera I was giving my wife. The non-rechargable batteries we put in the camera lasted until April. Then, I plugged in the charger with the so-called rechargable batteries. When the light showed green, I unplugged the charger and batteries. The next day, I put the batteries in the camera which immediately reported "battery exhausted". I feel like I wasted the money I spent.
I purchased the iPod Shuffle as a replacement to my flash player (256MB). I have a 3rd gen iPod and use a flash player when jogging and at the gym, so my comments are from that perspective.The lack of a display is not an issue for me, due to my usage of the player. Prior to receiving and using the Shuffle, I was a bit concerned about the limited ability to navigate to different songs on the Shuffle and the shuffle aspect of the player. However, after actually using it, I am sold on the shuffle aspect of the player.Initially, I allowed iTunes to load the Shuffle randomly from my music library; but found that there are a lot of songs that I don't care to listen to when exercising. So, I started loading songs using the 'drag-and-drop' method. Once loaded, I switch the Shuffle to play random and I'm good to go !! I'm only listening to songs I chose to begin with, so random is nice. Although, playlists are nice; it is extra work to create them.I left the player on all day yesterday to test the battery life and the battery charge light was still green after 8 hours. This is the point at which my old flash player (powered by two rechargeable alkaline AA cells) would need a fresh pair of batteries.As for the sound quality, it's excellent. Just as good as my 3rd gen iPod and old flash player.My only complaint about the design is that there is no 'reject' button. Although the Shuffle has a 'next song' button, I can see the utility of a reject button in addition to the next song button that would mark the song for removal on the next sync with iTunes. This would make removing songs that I did not want on the Shuffle easier and 'refreshing' it with new music from time-to-time easier.
If I had written this review last month I might have given it three stars. Right now it's worth one star (the lowest rating) so I compromised at two stars. I use this router to be able two use two devices simultaneously with my cable modem. I never got more than two devices to work simultaneously with this router. The two devices now are my desktop PC in my den and my internet radio in my bedroom, which I listen to every night with headphones. Both devices are hard wired with cat 5 cable. I didn't want to use wireless because I wanted the best speeds. If I could have gotten a third device to work with this router it would have been my laptop in my den for when my wife and I both wanted to use a computer at the same time.The router worked OK with just my desktop and the internet radio for about three years, even though it slowed my internet throughput on the PC by about 20%, even when the radio was turned off. It basically saved me the trouble of unplugging my PC from my cable modem and plugging my radio in before going to bed at night.For the last month or so I noticed intermittent drop out of my internet connection. The dropouts only happened when using the router, not when plugged directly into the modem. I tried a different cat5 cable from the router to the modem, and resetting the router but it didn't help. For the last two days the drop outs have been happening several times an hour, on both my PC and on my radio, so the router is now unusable. This router always ran hot so I raised it off the desk to give it some ventilation, but I think it basically fried itself in three years.So if you want a mediocre 4 port router that only works for two devices that burns out in three years, this one is for you.
This is an absolutely amazing lens. It takes unbelievable pictures with sharpness and bokeh that will knock your socks off; optically, it's probably one of the best three Nikon lenses available. The bokeh isn't just creamy - it looks like an oil painting. Virtually every picture properly shot reminds me of the paint scenes from "What Dreams May Come" with Robin Williams - it's that amazing. Frequently, I don't understand how a lens can make things look the way this lens does. It does more than record reality - it enhances it.In my opinion, this lens outperforms the 85 1.4, in the right hands. And there's the key - this lens is probably too much for all but the most dedicated photographers. You really have to know what you're doing to get the most out of this lens. For a number of reasons, dilettantes are likely to get inferior images; most importantly, at this focal length, if you aren't using the right shutter speed, even a tiny bit of camera shake will kill your sharpness (the weight of this lens doesn't help, either). This lens is one stop slower than the 85, so in any given situation, your shutter speed is likely to be twice as long if you're trying to maximize background blurring (although the DC more than makes up for that if you know how to use it). And the extremely shallow depth of field can be hard to handle; I almost always manually focus with this lens because autofocus, while fast and accurate, just doesn't allow this lens to perform to its true potential. Finally, more than any other lens I use, and for reasons I don't fully understand, the viewfinder is NOT a completely accurate representation of the final picture you will get from this lens, and that takes some getting used to. Neither the viewfinder nor the LCD is capable of rendering the subtle patterns of light that this lens can generate. There's a certain luminosity to the pictures that is only first appreciable when you can actually look at the RAW file on a good monitor, and it's breathtaking, but you're not always expecting it. So, you have to know how this lens behaves while you're shooting with it, and that takes more practice and dedication than most people are willing to devote - they want to mount a lens and start snapping away.For those who are agonizing between this and the 85 1.4: the 85 1.4 is, in my opinion, a much more forgiving lens because it doesn't have the sheer unbelievable resolving power that this lens does, especially in the borders. The 85 1.4 allows even inexperienced photographers to take contrasty, eye-popping shots with nice bokeh (once they can learn to deal with the depth-of-field issues, of course). This lens can do better, because it was designed to, but you really have to know exactly how to handle it - it's a nightmare in the hands of those who don't really know their camera. It's also a good bit heavier than the 85 and hangs off the body a bit more - the picture doesn't really illustrate the heft of the lens. On the other hand, it doesn't have the 85's more persnickety lens hood - it has a retractable lens hood that is much more convenient and can't get lost or scratch the lens body.If you're a very serious amateur or pro, you will absolutely love this lens and you will enjoy the process of learning its intricacies. It's especially nice for portraits, its intended purpose, but of course has the optical quality to do everything well (except macro - it has a rather longish minimum focusing distance). If you're an amateur who wants a general-purpose lens to take great pictures, this lens will only amplify your shortcomings and bring you frustration, so I recommend you stick with the 85 1.4 if you have this much cash to spend. If you want a walkabout lens, I'd also go with the 85 - this lens is a bit heavy for that in my opinion, though both are a bit long in focal length as a general purpose lens for my taste. I prefer a 35 or 50 for that, depending on what I plan to shoot.EDIT: As everyone always says, this lens is primarily for portraits. Its resolving characteristics do in fact make it great for portraits of women and children (the majority of portraiture clients in my experience). For men, I prefer the 85/1.4 or even the 50/1.4 if you're dealing with an interesting face. I have used it on men on occasion, but only when I'm going for the particular effect that DC provides. Most men don't imagine themselves the way this lens will render them.
Bought this for my verizon XV6800 aka HTC Mogul and works perfectly as is. Phone and computer card reader recognized it immediately. Using Windows Vista if that matters.
Definitely makes disposal of the shredder effluent a lot more tidy. If you have a shredder--get the bags. 100 bags is roughly a two year supply for me. My only complaint is that the complement of twist ties was spent before all of the bags were consumed.
Las 3 B, buenos, bonitos y baratos. Sin embargo, los costos de envio son muy caros. Al final salieron mas caros que comprarlos aqui. Pero el DVD es bueno, producto confiable.
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 am very satisfied with my webcam , very good image even at night with soft light, I used to have one before and I had to turn on a desklamp in right in front of me , now I don't need to do it.However the microphone included is not mentioned in the instructions
when attached to my ipod nano 6th gen there's no sound through my car's speakers or the boom box speakers I keep on my night table.
Why should you buy this one? The price is right!You have the GPS with the ability to send your location to other GPS units and a radio to talk to other walkie talkies on 22 communication channels. The good news is I already have 4 other walkie talkies that mate with this GPS. I love it for GEOCACHING and my 7 year old grandson can use it.There are Icons for special places in the GPS marking menu. This is my second Garmin Rino; the other is a Rino 130. The only draw back is the monochrome display can be difficult in low level light for us seasoned citizens. You kids will have no problem; I'll get my glasses.
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.
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.
my dvd burner burns at 4x, but with these dvd-r it burns at 2x when it boost a speed of 16x
The used camera was shipped promptly and was as advertised.Very pleased with this vendor.
Canon makes two cases for their Elph cameras. A leather case and a slighly cheaper vinyl case. We have one for our s230 and one for our s410.The vinyl case is actually a bit nicer -- navy blue rather than black, a nice metal label rather than cheap printing on leather, it's a better fit for the s410 too (Canon moved the wrist strap attachment in that model).Either one is quite decent, nicely priced, and really essential. I recommend the cheaper vinyl case over this one however.
Good purchase. The webcam is easy to use and setup. The picture quality is excellent. The software automatically adjusts picture levels to give you the best possible images. I bought this for when I travel and it works great.
It works the way it supposed to to work and you can't beat this price!
Back in '01 I think, I bought one of these mice and loved it. I was so impressed I bought one for my boss ( I was the only employee ). It is still working but most of the silver is gone and the buttons are getting weak and vague. So it was time to get another one...thought I go high tech and shop for something different. Bought a Logitech Trackman...gonna give that ball thingy to my son...the search continued. Well to make a long story short..." I'm back". Going to get back under the wing of my Microsoft Intellimouse...can't wait to get rid of this ball thing.
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.
battery charger is only 110V which is kind of annoying if traveling to asia or europe. most cameras have world voltage chargers.
I love the Koss Portapro. I bought them about one and half years ago and have enjoyed them every moment since. I did extensive research before buying them because the brand I used to get consistently broke after a few months of use. I was tired of trashing headphones just because a piece of plastic snapped in my backpack or a wire pulled out from the speaker.The Portapro design allows you to fold the speakers up when you're carrying them. This is surprisingly effective at keeping the headphones from breaking in your backpack, purse, etc.Sound quality is excellent, especially given the price.In a world where consumer electronics are essentially designed to break and be replaced, I am amazed that Koss keeps on doing its thing. In short, brilliantly-designed and built to last.
good : good USB cable length,key markings are all easy to seeit's a keyboard and it worksbad : a bit too big to leave room for your mousepad on the keyboard tray, unless you have a really big keyboard tray. unfortunately this con is true for almost any normal-size keyboard.the button feel is a bit on the soft, "mushy" side. does not give that positive "click" feel you get from higher-end keyboards.that being said, this costs a fraction of the price of a high end keyboard, so you get what you pay for.
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.
The RCA RD1000 is great! It is so small very easy to hide or for your car! THE SOUND IS GREAT. It has excelent volume and high quality BASS. 32 mb will get you 30 min of music at 128bits but lower your bit rate and you can get almost a hour's worth of music on it... The Display is large and easy to read...MY Step son who is 14 is very impressed which is hard to do!The software is easy to use... Evey thing is top notch.. With a Upgrade with a 64mb Card We will be able to get over 2 hours of music on it.. Not bad for a player 1/2 the size of a pack of cizzs...
Bought as agift. Found out it was an excellent model. Very easy to use. Thus making me a big hit. Hope that helps somebody?
The best way to bypass on a car that does not use a chip in the key - Is to ohm out the wires between the ignition switch and put in a resistor that matches. A few cents and it works - found this out after trying two different by-pass units.
I am a programmer so I am a fast typer. I have 5 keyboards in my house. I have Microsoft (most of them too big with too much bells and whistles), Kensington (nice but didn't like the design) and HP (classic) keyboards but I ended up using this one because it is compact and the keys are soft to press which is the exact feeling that I was looking for. I was surprised when I tested this keyboard at Staples, it only costs $14 could satisfy my needs compared to other ones that cost me around $40 to $100. Now my other keyboards are all gathering dusts :)
Work very very well, and auto stops your ipod when power is cut to the 12v power supply. So if you turn your key off you don't have to worry about stopping the play of your music
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.
I bought this product after reading the reviews here, and I was VERY disappointed. We use a fan in our baby's room, and our last monitor had no problem transmitting all sounds! We dropped out last monitor one time too many, and bought this one. With the fan on, you can hear NOTHING coming out of the monitor except occasional loud bursts of static. Without the fan on, it works OK, but that doesn't really help us. Very disappointed.
How bout you get this is stock!GEEZ! Hurry up!
After a harrowing trip to my daughters' swim meet, I bought the 'streetpilot' for my father and his wife. They arrived at the next meet with broad smiles and rave reviews! I bought the Garmin Nuvi for my husband so we could use it as a handheld device when in NYC. The 'streetpilot' is identical in most features with the exception of shape and bluetooth.
I read all the reviews and heard great things about this bag... I'm happy to say they are all true! I just bought the MacBook Pro 15.4" and wanted something that was protective yet not one of those black, boring bags. I like the messenger bag style of this bag but it's also just a really well though out bag... the removable sleeve is great when I don't need to carry my laptop. I like the expandable zipper on the side for days when I need to carry all my gear and then some. The water bottle pocket is a nice idea (although I wish it was tied down in some way). Overall, this is a lot of bag for the money and I would highly recommend it.
I myself ordered these Earphones last week. I got them yesterday morning and they have been in my Ears almost constantly. Its 3:30pm and I have easily 20 hours of listening time to them. I have never heard this much detail in my music before. It took me some time to try out all of the fit sizes to get a proper seal and comfort. The lows, mid's, and especially highs are amazing. For instant a song by Bach, "concerto for 4 harp strings" is amazing. I feel like I am hearing a very different song. I would highly recommend them. I would NOT buy from amazon.com only because they are not an authorized Shure dealer. I normally do buy from amazon.com but at earphonesolutions.com if you find a lower price they will match it and they are an authorized dealer so you get the full 2-year warranty. They matched a price for me. I got mine for 123$. However, since Amazon is selling it for 114 they will match that, so its only 6 dollars more for shipping and the warranty is well worth it.
Product was as advertised and item arrived when expected. Appears to be well built, although I would prefer some side pockets because I'm a road warrior and take so many gadgets with me when I travel. Overall I would have to say that it's a good value and it's built to last.
I require a wheeled bag for my work. I have tried and used many different brands of wheeled luggage. Mainly this is because I treat bags as disposable. This High Sierra wheeled backpack has benefits, but for my purposes it also has several failures. First, its structure is insufficient for hauling heavy, dense items. Second, it isn't even slightly capable of containing liquids and leaky matter. Similarly, third, it is insufficient at containing odors in the bag. Finally, it does not easily de-stain, and nor does it easily biodegrade. I'd prefer if it could at least do one of these two things.On the other hand, I do like that it's 22 inches tall. For reference, the human femur is 19 inches long on average, and it's the largest human bone, so this bag is just roomy enough. The medium pouch in the front is about 14 inches wide. To visualize the size, it's about that of the average human head plus neck. The tiniest pouch at the very front has enough room for a few hands' worth of matter, at least.Now, you might need two or even three of these to carry all of your luggage. But that's really where the wheels and handle have their advantages--just about anyone can drag 90 lbs per arm, but few can lift 90lbs per arm.If transporting anything leaky in this bag, I'd suggest making what's called a "sand layer" where you would put your leaky material into a sack full of absorbent material, like sand, flour, or, in a pinch, just plain towels. This isn't meant to stop the leaking, just to "absorb" the leaking for several minutes while you're wheeling your cargo to someplace where leaking is less important. I learned this fact the hard way and ended up having to haul two extra bags of luggage that day.I do like the nice side pockets, though. They are useful for carrying tools. I can fit a mini saws-all in there (blade detached), and then a pair of high-bore wire cutters on the other side, which is really all I need to carry with me.So, in short, it's a decent bag but not for my priorities.
I find it extremely aggravating that this all-in-one printer doesn't come with the necessary cables to connect it to your computer, and that they must be bought separately.Way to go Canon to squeeze out more money from the consumers.It was aggravating because I bought this for my daughter going to college and upon opening it up and tryng to set it up, we couldn't connect it to her computer.I had bought this from another website, but be forewarned that you need additional cables not included.
I have a long enduring love affair with Amazon . having tried Craig's list, ebay, and other on line services,however, only amazon offers me the quick return and a gosh darn phone number to ask questions which i so appreciate .I am a little ol&eacute; lady in a remote town nestled the the foot hills of the cascade MT in NW WA, living on SS ,with 3 labs and a computer , thank god for Amazon you have everything i need to survive.my very expensive projector burned out after i purchased this lamp thank you for the quick return and hassle free credit back.On line buying is really a trust issue, Amazon has been there for me every time. I HEART YOU Amazon .Judy
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 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 am using these batteries to power some LED video lights. They are working just fine. I get about an hour on a Z96 LED light at full brightness. For the price I am very pleased
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.
It's a cord and it works to get the flash off the camera. What else could it do?It seems to be built well and it has given me no problems.
I bought this speaker system about 15 months ago through Dell while buying a new computer. I use it for my stereo and asked them for the best I could buy. When it went out a month ago I was devastated. I took it apart and tried to fix it myself. Not a good idea. Did not work out and I was VERY frustrated. Wasn't sure what to do. After reading some of these reviews I was even more frustrated. So I went out and bought the Bose system and was EXTREMELY disappointed! At that point I decided to take my chances and sent the sub back to Klipsch after coming very close to tossing the entire system. It cost me about 60 in shipping and another 60 from Klipsch to fix the problem. They fixed it and shipped it back within 10 days. While I liked speaker system before, I love it now! I think there was a defect with the system from day one. Even with that defect, it was still better than anything else I had come across. Whatever they did with the repair work really did the trick! Thanks Klipsch!!!
Just received this product from Amazon seller Auto Alley and I like it as I am a frequent flyer. However, be aware that the picture that Amazon displays for the product is wrong.You are getting two cases with inserts for iPod and iPod mini, and that is it. You are not getting a clear film, a leather case, polishing cloth or strap (as the picture shows). I paid Auto Alley $15.95 + shipping. I don't know why Amazon is selling it for $23.95. Maybe Amazon is including these things? Anyway something is out of whack. The description of the item certainly doesn't say that you will get those other extras.I have the new silver iPod video 80GB and it fits VERY tightly into the insert, to the point that if I had a leather or silicone case over my iPod, it would NOT fit in there.
I didn't know how great a digital camera could be until I bought the kodak easy share and dock. I had been rather unimpressed with digital photography and didn't want to give up my film camera. I'm so glad I did! The photos that come out of the dock are BETTER than film pics! They're gorgeous!
Hey noticed all this hub-ub about not being able to see your audio files on your phone. im in the same boat, but have a solution. look either screw windows media player or you need an mp3 converter (just search google - mp3 converter). and that should work. The memory card is great, the phone is cool, but again leave a miniscule detail for microsoft to fu...mess up and give us all high blood pressure. hope that works later.
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.
I bought this lens as a replacement for the earlier 75-300mm IS lens. I was generally happy with that lens, but it had definite limitations - I needed to shoot at f8 or f11 and bump up the ISO to get a decent shutter speed.This new version seems sharp at full zoom even wide open, allowing me to use a lower ISO setting. Size is similar to older version, but the IS seems more effective - looking through the lens when it kicks in you can actually see the image become more stable and less shaky. I got this over the Canon 70-200 f4 L because of the extra reach, smaller size (slightly) and the images I've seen from both are very similar.UPDATE: There have been reports of soft images when using this lens in a verticle orientation - however I have not experienced this on my copy. I'm happy to say that after months of using this lens, I still consider it great.
This is just a physical media converter - in other words, all it does is convert fiber to copper media. However, it does it very well and I couldn't ask for a better price either - $11 bucks! The converter has worked perfectly for me for a month now.
1/3 the price of comparable item at Target. Quality seems top notch. I use with my Samsung Solstice.
This card came in handy for my Lg shine. No compatability issues everthing worked fine.
I am very picky about my music. I also never turn my music off. I had purchased the iRiver 150 and had problems after one day. It didn't want to stay on. I returned it and got the 350 model. I love it. I charged the batteries once and they played for 12 hours. I have just charged them three times and now I use the power cable. It sounds great and the remote is wonderful. I haven't had a problem with playing of any format of cd. I haven't turned it off in 5 days and it is doing great. Won't go wrong for this price.
I bought this scanner without knwoing anything about it, and got a really nice surprise. It was all that I expected. The main use I give to it is monitoring aviation frequiencies and it does this job wonderfully. In case you want extra range, you can attach an external antenna to it, giving it a wide spectrum of use.
I used bel radar detectors for years and always considered them the best but the last few I have purchased from them have had issues and bel does not support their products. I have a rx65 and the laser constantly goes off for no reason and the pop alert sounds every morning if the temperature is below 20 degrees. I called bel and they gave me the run around and every excuse in the book why they could not fix the problem and how they would need to charge me a fee of the problem was not actually a problem if i was to send it in for a "check up".Well they just lost a 15 year customer, never again. I would look elsewhere since bel quality and support has taken a nosedive the past few years.They actually told me to just turn off POP and laser to "fix" the problem.
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.
The pictures are sharp and beautiful. I'm mainly using Mode 2 on IS.I can finally bring in those birds up close.
I purchased the first one for my son. He wanted them for Christmas. After he opened them my husband, who is hearing impaired, tried them and he could hear the game sounds clearly for the first time. He uses them to watch TV also...They both love them and are completely blown away by the sound quality and the design.
Pros:- Great video quality if the light is good- Great sound quality if the person shooting doesn't talk too loud- Great size- Massive convenience of not having to rip and encode videoCons:- Terrible (useless) video quality in low light- Cannot focus in low light (making even still photos with flash difficult)- Sensitive mike results in audio distortion is person shooting talks loudly- S-l-o-w cold start- No flash shoe or tripod mountThe above pretty much sums up all that is good/bad with this camera. If it worked better in low light I'd give it five stars.One tip - the camera produces MPEG2 video with AC3 audio (not MP2), in files with a .MOD suffix. You can rename these to .MPG to play them, but many players will not handle the AC3 sound. There is a free tool to fix this. Amazon won't let me include a link but search for Converio and you should find it.
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.
perfect fit on my D5100 NIKON!!!! you can never get wrong with this, very satisfy.... a little low grade compare to the nikon18-200 lenses, but over all very good...its all in one and you don't need to carry some of your extra lenses...the glass (LD) is very hard and solid, durability wise very good....
I am an avid picture taker, have owned a number of different digital cameras in the past 7 years. Currently, I own the 717 and have been extremely happy. I am happy with the quality, the ease of use, the ability to quickly download to my computer, and all the extra bells and whistles. I look forward to my next Photosmart camera, however, have had this one for 2 years and it's still producing great pictures. I even did my kids school pictures and everyone thought they were done professionally!!!
The main reason Apple made the iPod is that the market in 2001 was fraught with terrible music players...most took hours to update and had very Windows like folder user interfaces.Everyone should also remember that none of the Windows Plays For Sure players (including the Sansa 270) will not play on Mac OS X. They all require you to move to the "open" Windows XP/WMP 10 system. I would love to have someone tell me why this is better than iPod/iTunes.I would consider other players if they integrate (not just mount as a hard disk) and allow me to buy (can't use any Windows Media Audio buying services) on my MacBook Pro without launching Windows XP.For the Mac user, Apple had to create iPod/iTunes to allow us to enjoy music and they accidentally created a huge market that loves industrial design and focus on user experience.Napster, Urge, Sony Connect, Yahoo Music - Not Mac OS X Compatible.Buy an iPod!
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.
I bought the combo from staple s with a $10 off $40 coupon. Guess the store display was not made of cheap plastic, but upon opening the box, I found that the keys actually squeak and so does the mouse, the keyboard shortcut keys have cheap paint and are loose and squeeky too. Today, while folding the two under keyboard swivel stands, one of them came off broken and now the keyboard can only lay flat on the table. I called staples and asked if I can return this POS, they said they'll exchange it for a similar one or something like it. I am definately not buying this again.
Although I like the product design and function, the installation instructions have some issues. The instructions call for a 1/4" hole in a concrete wall, into which provided mollies will anchor the screws. Following these instructions exactly, the holes were simply too small. The mollies made it into the wall with some force, but no amount of strength could force the screws in. The result: Broken mollies and useless holes in the wall.A quick trip to the hardware store told me that for the number 14 screws provided in the package I needed bigger mollies and a 5/16" hole. Worked like a charm and I was able to cover up the original holes. A lot more hassle than I was hoping for.
I bought this to use with my Polar 625x. I tried all the tips in the comments. I can't make it work with Vista either. I'd suggest those running Vista look at the other adapter choices, as I shall be doing next.
This product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks youThis product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks you
I have had a lot of photo printers my last was an HP CIS3740. The prints were the same with just about any type of paper HP has a lot of different types of paper and I didn't notice much between there papers and the B&W left much to be desired but I got the variety pack and I printed on there Glossy Art Paper boy the colors just popped and I used the Photoshop color profile. It was amazing the color matching the printer was right on and it has the best B&W I have ever seen the photos have so much detail even up to the 13X19 flat feed that's another thing I liked was the flat feed you can print on very thick paper stock this is my first canon and HP has lost a long time customer. The only con I have is that it goes threw ink like crazy I have only done 8 standard 8X10 and 2 13X19 and 4 of the 10 ink tanks are showing at half. But the cartage's are small and expensive 150.00 for 10 I have never paid so much for something that maybe will last the end of next week. But you know the old adage You Get What You Pay For.
Wow - this really did take only 15 minutes to install after I got the dash open. Plugged the cable into the back of the radio (it fit), ran the cable into the glove box (there was an opening), plugged the other end into my Nano (that fit, too), and it worked. Like, first time. Sound is great, and the volume is similar to the CD player. Specially-named playlists on the Nano map to "CDs" on the radio, so I can switch between my music and my podcasts from the front panel on the radio. I can also switch between the CD changer and the Nano, so there is no loss of functionality on the CD player.Do get a dash removal tool - makes it way easier to get the dash open without making a mess.
I use UV filter as a protection filter for my lenses against finger prints and repeated cleaning which wears off the expensive lens coating. I make lots of 11x14 prints for my home. My prints are sharp as a tack and there is no color shift! Great buy.
The Pioneer PDP-5010 1080P plasma HDTV is awesome. The picture is crystal clear. I read all of the reviews for plasma televisions and Pioneer was rated the best. The reviews are absolutely true. The deep black colors are amazing. Since the blacks are so deep, all of the other colors stand out. This costs more than other plasmas, but it is worth it. The set includes more HDMI and Component inputs than you will probably ever use. Also has a PC input which is great. All of the input slots are in the back or on the side of the television. I like this a lot. This makes the front of the plasma very sleek and pleasing to the eye. This is the best looking plasma that I've seen. My brother has the Panasonic TH-50PZ700U and the looks of the Pioneer are just hands down better. The picture is also a step above the highly rated Panasonic. Picture adjustment of the Pioneer is simple; the on-screen menu is easy to use. I was able to hook the Pioneer remote up to my DVD player and my Time Warner cable box so that I can use just one remote. The television comes attached to the stand, which makes it even easier to start using. The bottom speaker comes detached, but is easy to assemble. If you want the best plasma, I highly recommend the Pioneer PDP 5010.I am fully satisfied with my purchase from Amazon.com. I ordered the Pioneer on Nov 24th (day after Thanksgiving) and it was delivered on Wednesday Dec. 4th. Its estimated delivery date was Dec 3rd, but the shippers called on the 2nd and told me that it would be delivered on the 4th and gave me a time window for delivery and they came as expected.
I already have a Texas Instruments BA-35 Financial calculator that I purchased back in 1993. It has served me well. A few weeks ago I misplaced it. After two days of searching, I gave up, and purchased this BAIIplus to replace it. Luckily, I found the BA-35 a day later. When this new calculator arrived, I was really disappointed in it. First, it FEELS CHEAP...second, it is HUGE and CLUNKY and has a very awkward hard shell that you must REMOVE then snap onto the BACK. It took several tries to get the calculations sequence figured out...there are some minor changes from the previous calculator. I will use this as a backup, but it is too large and I hate that pop-off cover.(the old one is slim, and came with a nice flip-open vinyl case, with an interior pocket where I keep the instructions, should I need them.)
The quality of this cable is DEFINITELY worth the cost. I was using a DVI-HDMI converter and an HDMI cable before this. After replacing those 2 parts with this 1 part, I immediately noticed an increase in visual quality. Before, when watching movies from my computer, there were these "ribbons" across the screen. It's difficult to explain, but I'll try. These ribbons are noticeable lines between same colors of slightly different darkness shades. They are very distracting, and they are highly evident in the sky scenery in the opening scene of DreamWorks "How to Train Your Dragon". With this new cable, this problem is completely gone. The screen is very clean and does not have any of these ribbons. The outside of the cable is reinforced with webbing, ALL the contacts are gold plated (meaning there will be no quality-degrading corrosion), and the DVI connector/screws fit perfectly in my video card (I mention this because some cables don't fit properly). There is no audio connection with this cable, so make sure either your TV has a separate HDMI audio input, or you have a stereo that you can feed the audio into. I highly recommend this product.
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.
This is the first lens I bought for my camera (a Samsung GX-10) and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!It fit the camera perfectly, had easy instructions on how to adjust it, and it takes fantastic pictures!I would definitely recommend this lens for anyone wanting to have both a telephoto and macro lens without spending a lot of money.
Docking station: You don't need a docking station for this camera. We don't have one, and we still enjoy this camera. We use a regular wall-plug battery recharger that works just as well for the batteries. Save yourself the extra money, and just keep the USB cable on your desk--plugs right into the camera, and you can upload your pictures quickly.Picture quality: First rate. We print the photos out on photo-quality paper, and they look about as good as with a "regular" camera.Ease of operation: The camera is easy to use. There are a few downsides, though:(1) On/Off and flash buttons are tiny for grownup fingers;(2) Regardless of light, there is a 1 or 2 second delay from shutter release to actual picture being taken--if you are taking action pictures, this will be a hinderance;(3) There is a short delay for every button you press (you never know if you need to press it again, or if the camera is just processing the request--you may need to press the On/Off button several times, for example, before it does what you want).Convenience: Uploading is easy. Taking pictures is easy. The included Kodak software also makes saving & sending the photos easy.Battery life: This is the weakest aspect of the camera. Instructions say you should get 300 pictures from the batteries. We don't, we get maybe half that. The quirky thing is, when you upload your pictures from the camera to your PC, a little message comes on the screen that says "Battery level is good," but the camera batteries die next time you take pictures.Overall: We got this camera to photograph our newborn and save/send relatives the photos as easily as possible. It has met that need, and exceeded our expectations of photo quality. Kodak just needs to make the buttons bigger and more responsive. Have extra batteries on hand or get a recharger, then you won't be disappointed.
When it does come down to Memory cards, they are honestly becoming much more vital with our everyday electronics, whether it is digital cameras, video game systems like the Nintendo Wii, and now, that is starting to become a must-have for your music and media players, like your MP3 Player, and cell phone. Sandisk knows that feeling, and they have made some of the most high-quality memory cards and media on the market, and thst comes well with their 4GB Micro SDHC Memory Card. This is a great tool that is used to securely store media from your computer programs, as well as now becoming must-have accessories to expand your everyday MP3 Players on the go like Sandisk's Sansa Clip+ and Fuze MP3 Players, with more of them having the capability of expanding memory in their devices. I absolutely recommend this as a must buy if you want to securely store your media files, computer programs, or anything for your everyday uses.Price: BCompatability: B+Overall: B
These inexpensive cables work great for my DVD player (720p device). Don't spend $60 or $100 for top end HDMI cables just to get a 2 way connection between your TV and a DVD player, TiVO, etc. Get's you full functionality of 2-way connection and crystal clear video/sound quality. Save the high end cables for a BlueRay player.
Bought 4 of these lamps to try in patients rooms in my hospital for the night time. The nurse can easily enter the room and touch the base to start a warm glow of light just enough for the patient to get used to the light and no rude awakenings. Then the light can be adjusted up as needed. Patients often find comfort just having the lowest level of lighting on all night long. Nurses and patients like them. A 40 watts bulb is sufficient. The only way it could be improved for our use is if the glass shade was made of unbreakable material. We recently had one accidentally knocked over and broken. Best to keep up high, but not too high to reach.
In Amazon.com this mount is advertised as a handlebar (for bicycle or motorcycle) mount bracket for the Garmin eTrex 10, 20, and 30. It is, actually, not compatible at all. In fact, this "Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount Bracket" is compatible only with the following models:eTrex, eTrex H, eTrex: Camo, Legend, Legend C, Legend Cx, Legend H, Legend HCx, Summit, Summit HC, Venture, Venture Cx, Venture HC, Vista, Vista C, Vista Cx, Vista H.I'm sure that this mount works just fine as Garmin makes quality products, but don't buy this unless you have the above models (taken directly from Garmin's website).Because it is advertised improperly I'm giving it a one star. This rating does not reflect the quality or usefulness of this mount, but I hope it will bring attention to possible consumers that Amazon is not associating it with the proper units (especially in its "Frequently Bought Together" or price combining "Buy All Three" sections). I purchased it as it was suggested with my Garmin eTrex 20 and I found quickly that the backing did not match my model.The proper unit for the eTrex 10, 20, and 30 is the Garmin Bike/Cart Mount part # 010-11023-00. It also works with the Approach, Colorado, Oregon, and Rhino models.
couldn't beat amazon's price anywhere...at least anywhere I would trust. had them all mounted and working in about 30 minutes.
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 had been looking for a while to find a good set of in wall spearkers for my surround sound. When I bought these the first set was broken, the frames were cracked on one and completely broken on the other. I immediately came on Amazon and reported it. I recieved my replaced speakers the very next day. Great Service! I now have these installed in the wall behing my couch and hidden behind two paintings. I must say for the price the sounds quality is very good. Now they aren't going to shake the walls or anything like that, but the I enjoy them. They are great for movies and gaming in my opinion, just remember what you expect when you pay $30 for 2 in wall speakers. I got what I expected and I am very pleased. Just don't expect Bose sound from $30 speakers...
Well, I'm just amazed this model is still in production the way things are changing so quickly in the A/V world.I bought mine two years ago and have recorded many hours of my children as they are growing up. This is a truly low maintenance and low cost solution for your video recording needs if you don't have a lot of money to spend on a digital set-up.Just buy and extra after market battery or two (and they're cheap) and some inexpensive analogue tape, and start recording away!After you climb the learning curve, of course. My one problem with this camcorder is that the controls are anything but intuitive, and they're splattered all over the unit. Be sure to read the user manual carefully before you try to use this thing, but once you've got it down you'll find this a trusty and low cost companion for your family vacations and holidays.Oh yeah, almost forgot, the microphones aren't stereo but they're really quite good for an entry level unit.
Hello there. I'm a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. I like things both durable and reliable. This paticular CD player is both durable and reliable. It is both water resistant and in the time I have had it, it has never malfunctioned or skipped. I totally give it my two thumbs up!
The Logitech EX110 is an awesome keyboard......very high quality, like all Logitech products......I love this keyboard.......nice and tight.......key function is excellent........I've already worn out the keys on one......lol....and got 2 more for backup..........z
Very roomy and lots of compartments. It's nice to get everything I have into one bag. I'd recommend this to the novice photographer and up.
this is a really nice product but the only problem is that there is no battery pack. If anybody finds a battery pack please tell me....
THIS BLUETOOTH WORKS FINE BUT THE RANGE IS NO WHERE AS LONG AS IT STATES AND I COULD NOT USE MY WIRELESS WHILE THE BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE THAT IT CAME WITH WAS INSTALLED
I really wish I could find more of these cases. I bought the VGP-Mini II almost 2 years ago now.I FREAKING LOVE THIS THING.It houses my Sandisk Sansa Fuze + all sorts of cabling (chargers / data sync / etc) + my Fiio E11 headphone amp as well as my Monster Pro's. Flawless case. Very elegant looking with the aluminum trim. The black...mesh...textured...stuff is great, can't scratch it if you try. I've been wanting to gift these things but they're hard to come by.It is a smaller capacity case, but if you are a freak for packaging like me and need / want to house or store smallish electronics these mini Vanguard cases are absolutely perfect.I wish I could rate this thing with more than 5 stars.In a future update I'll try to post some pics. Amazon does not do this case justice by only showing the exterior. The interior is some nice pluck foam where you can really customize the thing.Buy them. You won't regret it.
This is a great tv. I got the 32 inch and it is just right for the small space I have. Everything was as advertised.
I received my Griffin 9501-TRIPCB iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod in a timely matter!! Excellent Seller!
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!
This is exactly what I needed. Worked perfectly to feed video from my media PC with an ATI video card to my HDTV. If you don't have enough HDMI ports this is your best option.
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 have had other brand players with various levels of satisfaction. So far I have been completely satisfied with the performance and functions for this product. The capacity you get for the money is a real bargain compared to other brands.
These Bose speaker stands were a great value. At best buy they were 99 dollars. They were easy too assemble and look great and at the same time leaving a small foot print in the room.
I'm a motion picture editor and use a mouse all day long. I've tried many input devices. This is by far the best. Very smooth and responsive, great software for the Macintosh, and a low height off the table, which is important ergonomically (you want your wrist to bend as little as possible).It's not wireless so it may seem less modern than a newer mouse, but personally, I'm not eager to put a little radio transmitter in my hand for 10 hours a day. Let somebody else beta test the health effects of that.
Very sensitive and good quality sound, but it stays on all of the time so it runs the batteries down
Just the perfect size but was a little disappointed that there is really not enough room for the charger - still love it and fits in my purse!
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 recently bought the M505 and I love it I used to have the IIIX before. This is so much faster than the others and I have not had any bad experience with mine. The hot sync no problems? The color yes isn't like fantastic but it is much better than looking at the green/black monochrome. If your out looking at this model and the M500 compare the speed between the 2 the color(M505) is much faster than the M500. I also use the fellows screen protectors and this help cut down any glare you may have and it also protects the screen. Try it you will like it. Spend the extra and buy the color or a monochrome.
I got one of these for my new Nikon D70 and it works like a dream. I previously had a Canon G2 point-and-shoot with a slow 256 Mb card and it would take 3-4 seconds to grab and save the picture. With the fast 1Gb SanDisk and my Nikon D70 there is a barely noticeable lag between pressing the shutter and seeing the image on the viewfinder. You will be able to store about 96 high-res, uncompressed NEF images on the D70 with this card.I highly recommend this card and the price is right at under $100.
I love this so much but I dont have enuf mony to buy it it rocksI wis i could have it soooo much so so so much.
In all the years I have used laptops for work, I have never been motivated to actually buy my own personal laptop in addition -- until now. My company got me an IBM Thinkpad, and it's a piece of junk. It's so bad, I actually forked over $1800 of my own money to get a Dell. The Dell is lightyears beyond the IBM in every way. The IBM is less than a year old, and has already had the motherboard replaced under warranty. Everything about it screams "cheap", from the lousy keyboard, to the nearly non-functional touch pad (it constantly jumps around, causing you to lose just-typed text). I wouldn't buy one of these for $100. Remember, I warned you.
This was a gift from my husband, he knew I might like it and I do. the only problem I have is that is only runs AC. I have to keep it near a socket. Bummer...
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.
arrived on time and it good condition. this was very easy to set up. we use it to connect a vista desk top, a vista laptop, a xp desktop and a xp laptop. it comes with net magic software which i found to be useless, you have all you need with vista and xp. great lil router for the money.
No more loading drives for each different digital product with media! Pop in and it works great!
This adapter doesn't work on the newer HP digital cameras so be sure to check the model number before you purchase. Also, the adaptor comes in a package that is impossible to open without ruining. Conveniently, Ritz Camera does not accept returns if the packaging isn't intact. Shipping was also steep at 6.99. I would not purchase from this vendor again.
WE purchased this item when our VCR went out. We decided instead of having a VCR and a DVD player hooked up with all the wires running to the TV just to get one unit with everything. It has been great. Great picture, DVD plays perfectly and the VCR is nice to have for all the VHS tapes we still own. Makes everything look so much cleaner in the family room. I definitely recommend this piece.
It worked for a couple months, it broke off in my laptop.. The charger would get extremely hot to the point where I thought It would start a fire. Im unhappy and now i need another one. smh
i am very happy with this choice of samsung, the reception that you get from the builtin tuner in HD broadcast over the air is great! picture quality is excellent and it looks great.
I received this a few days after my new Canon XSI. I used it for about a week and loved it's crisp clean resolution, image stabilization, auto focus, etc. However, after using it for awhile I realized that the manual focus was not working properly. I was so disappointed. After the initial shock of the malfunction, I went to the Canon website and applied for warranty service. I followed that instructions, and within a little over a week, I had my lens back good as new. The whole process was very simple and straight forward. I did have to pay for shipping but the repair was free. All in all I am very happy with the lens, service, and would highly recommend it to anyone from beginner to advanced photographer.
I got this memory module with a really great price here. However, after installing it in my Powerbook G4 1.25GHz 15in. The system keeps showing a screen telling me to reboot the computer. Sometimes it appears right after turning on the computer, and sometimes right before login to the system. After e-mailing their support team, I got the response "Unfortunately, the Crucial memory you bought is not compatible with that Powerbook, even though it matches Apple's specs. We offer a special build on our web site for this notebook (CT368654); you can check if Amazon carries it." I'm not sure why this can happen... match the spec but doesn't work? Does it mean this cheaper module (compared to CT368654) has some defects that make it not work with Powerbook well? Who knows what else can happen!! I'd rather spend a little bit more money to get more stable performance!!
I bought these headphones about 5 years ago from a (now defunct) local CompUSA. They were bargain bin items at the time, and I picked them up for about 25$. For the price, this may have been the single best purchase of my life.The sound quality is as stated in other reviews, not "audiophile grade" but certainly better than expected from a 25-40$ headphone.What surprised me was their durability. These headphones have spent every single day of the last 5 years in and out of my (soft) laptop case/backpack, stuck between 2 hard drive enclosures and random other junk.About a year ago, the right can's cable worked its way loose from the stress relief grommet. The can still worked fine. After another year of my habitual "wind it around the folded headphones" cable storage method, it finally let loose and shorted the right ear.After 5 years.All the paint has worn off them, and they're now white instead of silver. The vinyl covering the foam has held up perfectly, which is amazing considering my hair has destroyed 6 sets of headphone's covers in far less time (6 months or less).Still, all of this in a sub-40$ headphone? The only reason I haven't taken advantage of the warranty is that I'm fairly impressed at what it took to kill them, and am considering just replacing these and keeping them as tribute.
TURN OFF SOCKET POWER.remove WALL SOCKET PLATE screw, hold THE plate in place and plug in belkin with built in belkin cover plate screw. XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XX
I am happy with this skillet. I picked it because it was a bit smaller than the others, but still big enough for cooking meals for 2 or more people. It was easy to assemble. I washed it, prepared it with olive oil, and cooked breakfast for me and my boyfriend. I only use plastic utensils on it and it cleans up like a dream. I leave it on the kitchen counter because again the size is just right and doesn't take up too much space. I have made the most delicious sloppy joes in it, and it is great for heating up leftovers without the microwave.
This tiny digital recorder packs a lot of recording into a small package. I use it for recording church services (just place it on the pew next to me or in a corner) and everything comes out clearly, including the music. (Don't put it next to you if you don't like to listen to your own singing.) I've also used it to record a band rehearsal (along with my comments that the director asked me to add). That sounded surprisingly good also.So what I'm saying is that you get a lot for the price. It's not a top-of-the line recorder, and the software is about useless, but I'm really pleased with this product.
This was the last piece of equipment i needed for my pioneer head unit, works wonderfully with my 30Gb ipod 5th gen.
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.
THIS IS A SECOND PRINTER ADD-ON AFTER USING A 4200N FOR 4 YRS (AND STILL WORKING GREAT). THE 4200 HAS BEEN SUCH A WORK HORSE, I FIGURED WE COULD NOT GO WRONG WITH THE UPGRADE 4250TN. SO FAR, THE 4250 IS MEETING ALL EXPECTATIONS.
I got this Trendnet usb to serial converter for configuring Cisco devices. It does great and does one job for me . easy to use with Tera Term and hyper-terminal. Great buy for net workers and admins
The zune is really hot. people are trying to say that it doesn't play all formats but if you remmebered the ipod didn't play as much as it do now when it first came out. If you need an mp3 i would choose this one because i sure that microsoft will release updates that allow more formats and many more goodies to be unlocked on the zune. The software is a bit confusing at first but once you get the hang of it, it is really nice. when i had my ipod, it kept breaking, glitches ran a muck and please don't forget, almost every time you turn on you computer there was an update. So please don't be ignorant and complain about it lack of software. Just give it time and it will be one of the best mp3 out.
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+++
These are easy to put onto the cable before stripping and installing the end. It gives them a more professional look. The only problem, I forget to put them on sometimes. I probably have 4 cables with this boot missing from one end. Of course, no star deduction for user incompetence.
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.
It works right out of the box! We have a DLink wireless router and they work well together.
I have used this model detector DAILY for the last 10 years and it has saved me probably thousands of dollars in tickets. It pays for itself the first time it saves you. The range is great in Texas on those long highways. In mountains the range is much shorter but that is probably true of any detector.The only time I have gotten a ticket with this radar was when it was either instant on or I ignored the beeps thinking it was a false alarm. The unit is sensative and it will beep on stores with automatic doors and airports but you learn the sounds it makes over time and can easily pick out what you need to pay attention to. It can sometimes be annoying but you quickly get over that when it saves you a ticket.My unit broke about a year ago and I sent it back to Beltronics for their repair service (which was top notch). Repair cost less than buying a new unit, took about a week, and mine was like brand new when I got it back - even had a warranty on the work.I LOVE this detector and hope to get another 10 out of it!
This is the best thing I think I ever bought (besides my cat). It is so small...smaller than a pack of gum! The speakers are so clear you can hear every detail of the music! It is so easy to put music on it too! I've only had mine for 3 hours (REALLY) and I am in love with it already...how can someone NOT have this? I would recomend to ANYONE. I saw some of the bad reveiws but decided to try anyway...how can someone NOT like this? OMG you MUST buy this...!
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.
Fabulous piece of equipment. We love the graphics and sound!
Excellent product, perform as advertised. I'll recommend it. Customer support is great and it comes from Cisco. What else can I ask for.
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.
Preface: I currently have not used it enough to review the longevity of the product OR the blades used for cutting and stripping. I think you should look at the other reviews for that part.I think this crimper deserves 5 stars because it functions essentially the same as a $40 tool but for less than half that price. I use this concept with all my purchases and reviews. I would not downgrade this to 4 stars because the blades might be cheap. It's competition is a tool that cost twice as much.TheTRENDnet RJ-11/RJ-45 Crimp/Cut/Strip Tool TC-CT68 (Blue)has 4 levels of stop (you can even see the notches) before it depresses all the way and releases. The final squeeze DOES NOT stay locked. While that could contribute to hand fatigue, I guess that's just how the crimpers work but the handle is comfortable enough.If you are terminating 50 ends at one time but NOT for professional/work reasons your hand may suffer and getting a more expensive crimper is up to you. I assume most the guys looking at this are buying it for personal/home reasons and will not be terminating lots of ends every day.
I bought this to replace a d link wired dsl modem that went belly up in less than a year. This was easy to set up and inexpensive costing roughly half what a d-link wireless modem cost. It was relatively easy to set up recognizing my isp in less than a minute. You will need att password and username. My biggest complaint has been with customer service. Calling them you get somebody in India. I only speak english and apparently not very well because I cannot understand most of what they are saying. A call to att of course is also routed through Delhi. I have sent three emails to netgear asking for a password reset none of which have been answered. Since getting dsl service through att I have gone through 3 modems. Don't know of the reliability of this one. I have had no dropouts or disconnects in the 3 weeks I have been using it. Amazon 2 day shipping was incredible!
I originally ordered a Sony ICF-SW7600GR World Band Radio thinking I would sit here at night listening to radio stations from around the globe. Well it turns out I don't enjoy that as much as I thought I would. Plus, I just was not that happy with the sound quality of the Sony as an everyday AM radio, plus the antenna on the Sony was just horrible - When in the straight up and down position it would wobble back and forth between the 11:00 and 1:00 position and drive me nuts (unacceptable to me on a $140 radio). So I did a little research and came across this radio and it's ideal for me.This is my everyday AM radio that sits on top the 'fridge and the sound quality on AM and FM is wonderful. Its ability to pull in distant AM stations is great and it works really well on shortwave.The old fashion tuning takes a little bit to get use to and it can be a bit of trick sometimes to get it right on the exact frequency, but the look and feel and sound of this radio outweigh any of the negatives. It reminds me of an old Radio Shack radio from the 70's I used to play around with as kid.It is really fun to sit there and turn the dial and see what I can find from across the country. I strung up 75' of wire from one end of my attic to the other and with that attached to the connection on the back (another plus as I don't need to clip it to the antenna) I easily and clearly pull in stations from Cuba, Mexico, Canada and even a few from Europe. Plenty interesting to satisfy my shortwave appetite.I don't have any problem with the tuning dial being cheap and flimsy as others have mentioned. Sure it could be a little more solid, but I don't foresee any issues down the road. This radio will last me a long time. Oh ya - and the antenna on this radio is strong, stable and quite long.So if you're looking for a nice, fun to use, good sounding, all around table top radio - give this one a try.
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.
I bought this product to interface with a cisco router. If you have a new laptop that does not have a serial port this would be a great solution
This is unquestionably the best budget priced DVD player onthe market. Build quality is good. Picture quality is good.Feature list is outstanding: Plays MP3s. Plays "burned" VCDand SVCD disks. Can display a set of pictures from a compactflashcard using the built in compactflash reader (only DVDplayer in the world with this)...AND then there's the really good stuff: 1) For those withaptitudes for this kind of thing, you can hack this deckto replace the compactflash reader with a hard drive. Thisturns the DVD player into a DVD player + MP3 jukebox; 2) Youcan hack the player to turn off Macrovision and to make itregion-free (so you can play DVDs from other countries).There are cheaper players on the market, but they allpale in comparison to this one, both in quality and/or inhackability.Unless you are looking for a very high end deck, or a featurelike progressive scan (which is one of the few features thisdeck does not offer), your search should begin and end withthis player.Not to mention that as of this writing, Amazon has the lowestprice on the planet (as far as I've determined) on this deck!dap
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.
The Motorola SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway was simple to set up. It incorporated wireless internet access seamlessly into an existing wired home network.
The DVD Player is fine. To get back to the menu of the dvd you have to press "menu" on the remote while the dvd is playing. If the dvd is stopped, it will display "playback only". Little inconveinent, but unlike other players I only paid 40$.K-dog
these headphones that I purchased are amazing. I literally use them all the time. for my ipod, phone, laptop. they are light, looks good and great sound...if only they wouldn't get tangled so much :)
This unit was very easy to install. As we have seen, most newer computers have done away with RS232 ports, with this unit I was able to get one back.
I've had many, many printers over the years, always searching for one that meets all my needs and prints reliably every time. I had a NEC SuperScript 860 B&W laser printer many years ago, and that thing printed awesome for 4 or 5 years with no problems at all. When that one went up, I started looking for another great printer. After several duds, I found this printer... the Canon MP830. I've had it for about a year and a half now and man does it do everything well. This thing is a joy to use, and best of all, when you print, it prints reliably. No jams, no crazy printing errors, just great prints every time! On top of that, it's wicked fast. Sometimes it worries me how fast it goes, but it never fails to give me a great print. I haven't even used half it's features yet... it has so many of them. But I've tried most of the major ones, and everything works easily with no problems. I love this printer. It does exactly what a printer should do. Print reliably every time I hit the print button. It does it really fast, and with really good quality. The cherry on top is that it has tons of great features... it can literally do it all. I use it with an iMac and a iBook running Mac OS X 10.4. P.S. The inks are really cheap too, because it has individual ink tanks. I couldn't imagine a better printer... so worth the money in every regard!!!
This works great. I use it for running and although you need to make a playlist since you can't really skip songs etc, it holds the phone well and is better than carrying it in your hand.
Worked exactly as stated, the auto-scan feature is quite a novelty. I never really had any success with iPod FM transmitters before and gave up on them...until I decided to take a chance on this unit after reading the reviews about it. I'm glad I spent the money on this as it worked exactly how I wanted/needed it to. Good stuff!
I am a military member stationed overseas. I purchased this monitor for its light weight and portability, thinking that it was perfect for the military person on the go. It failed to work correctly from the moment it left the box. Repeated attempts to contact Microtek went unanswered. I even contacted one of the major Computer Magazines asking for their assistance but even their efforts yielded no resolution. You don't have to just believe me, go to the Microtek troubleshooting web page. You can find all the information you desire for fixing a $50 scanner. But, I challenge you to find a single item about this monitor. "Microtek Monitor = No Support". Thank You
Very easy and compact. Indicator lights couild be a little brighter. Terminals could be a little larger for heavier gauge wire.
I've had my 680 for quite a while now and it has served me very well. Even the movie times and weather feature which is sort of a gimic has come in handy on several occasions. Roads are a mess in the area I live in but the maps have always been enough to get me to my destination. I've also used it on several trips around the US with much success. The wider screen is nice and the interface is easy and intuitive.
that portable music could sound like this. My music collection is new again, crystal highs and thumping lows, it is such a treat to own these headphones. Price, quality, portability: Sony well done, I would purchase these again in a second. As an FYI, I've paired these with the Dell player, and the sound is uncompairable.
Got the "cartridge missing" message right out of the box. Called Lexmark technical support and they warned me that the cartridges have a certain shelf life and that unauthorized merchants acquire and resell old stock that should be discarded. The amazon merchant which sold me the cartridge would not help, Amazon could not help. Lexmark did agree to replace the cartridge, thank you, but they advised that I steer clear of the amazon merchant and stick with authorized vendors who sell fresh stock. Think Office supply and warehouse stores that move lots of fresh product. Given my experience, laser is a more cost effective method of printing than inkjet. Buyer beware.
I bought one these to replace a dimming lamp in my 50" Samsung DLP. I installed the lamp and after a few hours I started to notice a weird flickering in the picture. After a few more hours it got worse so I removed the lamp, reinstalled the old one and sent it back to Amazon for exchange. I got the replacement a few days later and installed it right away. Within a few minutes I noticed the same flicker as the previous one. So this time I boxed it up and sent it back for a refund. Between my experience, and the other review, all I can guess is that Amazon got a bad batch.
Been using this bag for about a year with no serious complaints. Very functional bag, with padding that will protect your laptop when it falls because the shoulder strap fails...and it will fail. The plastic shoulder strap connection wont hold up to the weight of the laptop, so we just use the handle.
Was thinking about selling the laptop I bought for the wife it was sooo slow. Bought the memory upgrade. Made all the difference in the world. Very easy to install even for a non techie
I have a 61" Samsung DLP and now this 50" plasma. Immediate pluses, especially when compared to the DLP: better contrast, sharper picture. Why am not giving it 5 stars? Contrast could've been a little better, especially in daytime lit up family room. I hear LCDs do better in that regard. Only other minor grip: it has only one HDMI input. That is minor, though, since it does have two additional component inputs. Despite the hype (HDCP etc.), I don't see any difference at all between HDMI and component. But of course, HDMI is lot more convenient, especially when having to snake wires through the wall for a wall-mount. Overall, would I recommend this TV: yes.
Officailly this has lasted longer than the original. I purchased it a few years ago and never reviewed it. I have not had any problems with this product and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if needed.
I got this case for my Toshiba 320GB HD and love it. Most companies should sell their 'portable' external HD's with cases but most don't. I have one that does and think its a great idea so I'll make sure all my portables have cases for the future.
I've used the 510xl and have owned a few different cobra 19's (including the newest version). This got rid of the funky squelch issues that the newest version of the cobra 19 show (it pops whenever it looses or gains signal and that digital RX/TX meter is terrible), and it hands down beats the previous version as well. The squelch works much better then even some high end radios, and the gain is a really appreciated feature, especially at this price point. They can be found at most truck stops, so that's handy as well. It seems to be much less sensitive to alternator noise then some previous vehicles, but that could just be this particular installation. Every cobra I've ever hooked up wasn't happy until it was wired directly to the battery. I wired this one to a free switched accessory port for a quick hookup on a weekend offroading trip, and I won't be switching it, it's that quiet. Squelch turned up about 1/4 of the way is dead silent with the jeep running.I'm very impressed, this has made a cobra man switch. Would definitely buy again, even at the $40 the truckstop charged for it.
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.
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.
This is the beat price ever for this type of item. Lots of memory for pennies. Should have bought many of these.
The battery life is extremely short. The first time around you might not notice it, but it gets progressively shorter until you can only take 3-7 pictures on batteries that read fully charge, the camera dock only seemed to make it worse. I sent it into Kodak, did everything they said and that didn't help either. It does take good enough pictures if you only want to take 3-7 pictures at a time. The Canon Powershot A60 is a much better camera. It takes great pictures and actually has as much battery life as you would need. (with rechargeable NiMh)
This mouse worked well for about 2 weeks and then it kept losing the connection between the mouse and computer. Tried new batteries, etc. but nothing seemed to work. It's so frustrating that I no longer use it. This problem occurred on two different Dell laptops.
Bottom line: it works for an unknown amount of time, after which you will continually have to restart the unit any time you send too much data at once. Skype calls, more than 1 computer, Xbox Live, all of it. Kind of makes this gateway/router useless after a period of time. Try a different model.
I have two of these radios, one for my home and one for my lake house. I like being able to program each one to alert me where I am and also at the other place. This allows me to keep up with the weather at both places, which is 60 miles apart. Works great good quality for the money.
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 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'm not going to ding this device because it did not include a power supply. It is better quality than similar units I have picked up for $5 here and there and has the amp capacity to fully power all four USB connections. Give it a four amp power supply and your USB devices should hum without overamping your computer's USB ports. The LED indicators are nice too as a quick check if a device appears to be stalled or not working. I use it to run external HDD's with no problems. I believe this might be discontinued, so if you can find a New Old Stock unit I would not hesitate to buy it, at the right price.
I bought this for my Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 2 1/2" HD. It holds all the associated cables and also the extra firewire 800 optional dock. Great protection for traveling. I have now bought 3 of these.
easy to follow instructions. great for listening to fire and police frequency's. small compact and easy to carry.great volume.
My only gripe is that the TWAIN interface is a little clunky and the default settings are a bit odd. I would prefer a seperate application (along the lines of Scanwise for Agfa scanners), with more straightforward access to settings like descreening, resolution, etc. Otherwise, I'm quite satisfied. Haven't tried scanning any slides/negs yet, but it's nice that it comes with the hardware to do so.)
I had an unused SATA connection on the motherboard and decided to mount an internal drive rather than another (much slower) USB external drive. Also needed to order (1) a SATA power cable adapter as the wiring harness had no more SATA power plugs available and (2) brackets to hold the drive securely in the extra DVD drive slot. Everything working perfectly.
Very good case to protect my recently acquired WD Passport 160Gb drive. It has space for the drive and for the cable, as shown in the photo. I could just be a little smaller to be perfect for the WD Passport.
ok i got mine a few days ago and i haven't turned it off yet. it doesn't have a screen but im using it for running so that doesn't really matter. plus since this is flash drive memory, being banged around won't damage it unlike my 4th generation 20gb clickwheel which is harddrive based memory. it won't hold as many songs but i have a coupple thousand songs on my old ipod and i have never even listened to half of them 1gb is plenty for running and its definately small enough so if you want a small, reliable ipod that won't cost you a months pay this is the ipod for you
So I keep reading debates over and over again discussing which lens is the "best" walk-around lens for a canon cropped camera, this lens (the 17-55mm f/2.8) or the 24-105mm f/4. To me the answer is simple. I own both. I use the 17-55mm as my "indoor" walk around lens, and the 24-105mm as my "outdoor" walk around lens. This speed of this lens makes a huge difference indoors if you don't want to use a flash, but the extra reach (plus the weather proofing) of the 24-105mm are ideal for outdoor use.
Picked this little jewel up not long after I nabbed my Zune 120G. It works perfect as good if not better than the Zune setup similar to it. A must have
I bought these binoculars on the recommendation of a well-respected book. Wow!I had originally made the mistake of looking at the half-moon through a screen: Lots of distortion, flare, etc. It finally occurred to me that the screens were likely the problem, so I went outside, and...BAM! Amazing. All problems resolved. Super-clarity, no distortion, etc.I'm impressed with the performance, especially considering the low cost. These two 80mm objectives have very nearly the light-gathering capacity of a 114mm telescope (I did the math).They are heavy, of course, and so a tripod is a necessity. But all in all, a very good deal for the money.
Many reviews of the D40 state that Nikon targetted the camera at first time buyers of DSLR. I fall into this category...exactly! I owned several point and shoot digital cameras, including a high end Cannon Power Shot. After a while I felt I was not fully satisfied with the point and shoot. I was especially annoyed by red-eye problems and with the relatively poor workmanship of the cameras despite their high price. But, I was not ready to spend money for an expensive DSLR.The moment I learned about the D40, prior to its availability in the marketplace, I knew that I would wait until I could get one. The price was right. Now, after few months of owning the camera, I'll say it is a bargain. I am very pleased with the camera. It feels good in my hand and the workmanship is superb. The quality of the camera is immediately apparent.The first photos I took with the camera were taken in Auto mode, no different than with a point and shoot camera. Results were much superior. No red-eye whatsoever! Magnificant landscapes and even some daring close ups of flowers. Of course these photos may not meet the standards of a real photography pro, but they were extremely gratifying to me. Moreover, I knew the camera would allow me to take better photos with time.The D40 compelled me to learn more about digital photography, and photo editing on the PC. Ergonomics of the camera made it relatively easy to discover its rich feature set. Menus are organized in a logical manner. The innovative on-camera Help is very useful. Right there I can see how one setting differs from another and what effect it will have on the photo. On camera, granted limited photo editing is very nice and a good initial step for more advanced editing on the PC.I am sure that Nikon will be glad to know that I am already thinking of purchasing another lense for the camera at some point in the not too distant future.
Great drive that is very quite. I originally purchased this hard drive to hook up to Apple Airport Extreme for Time Machine, however now that they came out with Time Capsule I would have purchased that instead. Live and learn, but this is a great external hard drive. No complaints thus far. (2+ months)
I fell in love with them and the reasons are:- the fits perfectly in my ears- they let me use my ipod under my clothes and it's very usefull for me doing sports and taking care from the thieves.- it's sounds as I need they sound, fine and clear, without noices and loud enought.- finally, I love the color.
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.
SD cards are kind of like batteries now. They just work. What else is there to say about them?How about: "I love the contrast of the black finish and white lettering on this card".Or: "What a thrill to slide the micro SD card into the large SD card, and then the large SD card into the SD card reader! It brings back fond memories of playing with Russian nesting dolls as a child."
The software that comes with this Video Converter causes my computer to lock-up! This has happened several times now. I was going to return the infernal thing but discovered that the seller has an 18% restocking fee on returns! Beware of making ANY purchase through Amazon before you check the 3rd party sellers' policies.
MP3s are tricky under the best of circumstances and with the most expensive of equipment. I concur wholeheartedly about what has been said here recently about reading directions before putting the knock on an otherwise excellent product like the RCD118. Besides, most people (me included) who buy a portable because it has MP3 do so "just in case" - not unlike how 95% of the people who buy four-wheel drive vehicles end up never taking their vehicle offroad.The quality is there with this unit in terms of great portable sound - MP3 is a bonus to that, as is the remote control. I haven't heard another unit in its class that sounds better, and many more of the other big brand names that sound (and look!) decidedly inferior.
I have owned this product over 5 years and was amazed to find it still being sold. I love mine and have had no problems with it over the years. This includes camping, sup bowl parties, outside by the pool or the home theatre. If you compare this to the newer models it may fall a bit short. But this has a reliable track record and the only reason I am looking to upgrade is there is no HDMI port on mine. So watching blu rays is out. I have over 947 hours on the lamp and it shows great in dim to dark rooms. bright light rooms will not be as fun. Thanks Optoma for starting this class of projector.
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!
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.
Works perfectly; arrived on time. I think it is the best product for the money and functionallity. I would recommend to my friends.
This product performs very well. This is the second video cam I have owned and it does very well. I would recommend it to anyone.
I am so glad that I decided to buy this . Great for small gatherings, diner parties, or picnics , and the beach. I created special playlists for friends depending upon their taste in music and then played them when they came over. Afterward I sent a CD of the playlist from the evening or trip and further cemented the memories of a fun time. All because of this great little case. Sound was clear and sharp. I especially love the zipper carry-case. The weight of it, though not very much , adds to the depth of the sound ,which can get pretty loud for four small speakers, yet remains clear.. In fact ,it was a close comparison to the Bose speaker system that was about the same size. It's small enough that I took it on my summer vacation. Everyone asked me where I got such a cool, compact , and great sounding speaker case. It even has a little storage compartment for your ipod , no matter what the size of it. I definitely recommend this product....I love it
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.
I think it would be a decent lens, but does not work with the Nikon D7000. Wish someone had said something before buying.:(
Despite the product description, this unit is FireWire only, no USB connections.
I've always been impressed by the sound of JBL sound speakers, and the sound I get from this center channel voice speaker is no exception. Very clear, even at louder volumes. Stylish, with a sturdy and well built design.
Just got the Zune, and it rocks to the bone. I had an ipod classic 80gb black, and it sucked. The ipod treated all my videos as 'Movies', and my poor thumb couldn't push the wheel thru even 2 pages of listings. It was horrible. The Zune is powerful, and smarter than almost anyone knows. It rocks, I said. I have 3800 songs, and 190 music videos on it, and there's still 4Gb of space available. The interface and menus are delicious to use, and it works SO good. The 3-inch display works so good, that i'd never think apple again. A big shout for Microsoft & their Zune invention. The Zune loads all Windows Media library very easily & quickly into the Zune memory, and Zune provides so much artwork for the music content, that it's a real dream experience. Also, the videos play widescreen on the 3-inch display, so deluxe is the video viewing. Hats off to Zune, and their Microsoft parent, for making available this great, great player.
I purchased this calculator way back in 2008 and I am just getting around to reviewing it. Why the delay? CFA Exams stole my life!!! I am now a happy Charterholder and this calculator played a small part in my success so I am reviewing it now, better late than never!!The other CFA Institute approved calculator (as of Dec 21, 2012) is the Hewlett Packard 12C (including the HP 12C Platinum, 12C Platinum 25th anniversary edition, 12C 30th anniversary edition, and HP 12C Prestige)HP 12C Financial Calculator. The HP calculator has the advantage of an easily replaceable battery (both the HP and TI models use a CR2032 coin batteryEnergizer Watch/Electronic Batteries, 3 Volts, 2032, 2 batteries (Lithium Button Cell)). The TI BA II Plus requires you to use a small eye glasses screw driver (SE 7581GRT Eyeglass Repair Kit) to replace the battery. If your battery should fail during the exam this is the last thing in the world you want to be wasting your time on. The drawback to the HP 12C is reverse polish notation. Some people love it and some people hate it. My husband is in the former camp and I am in the later. I always had two TI BA II with me during my exams, a spare battery, and the tiny screw driver. My battery never failed during an exam but I changed it once a year. And the two calculators did help ease exam day stress.If you are about to embark on the CFA journey, good luck and god speed! Should you choose the TI BA II Plus you will get to know it very very very well!Thanks for taking the time to read my review, and I hope you found it helpful in making a purchase decision.
Though this is made well I guess, its not one that I like. I just found it so hard to get my Ipod in and so hard to get it out. I felt my Ipod might break cause I had to push so hard. I think it would most definitely protect it though if you dropped it.
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!
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.
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.
I was happy with the TV when I bought it but it broke after about 8 months (wouldn't turn on). The TV is still under factory warranty but it's been almost 4 weeks and the replacement chip I apparently need is still on backorder! Toshiba can't tell me when my TV might be fixed because they don't even know when they'll receive the required part! In fact, they don't even know for sure whether this part will fix the problem!!! Next time I'll pick a brand that does a better job of standing behind their products.
I wish now that I had gotten the next one up that included the AC power adapter in addition to the auto/air. It comes with a nice travel case to keep those unwieldy cables in check. One of the reasons why I regret not getting the all inclusive kit was the travel case, this way I could have a nice lightweight portable kit and keep the OEM on at home.
Cheap, cheap product. No air flow, case was damaged on delivery and had to stuff the HD into the case, scratching the unit up on all sides. I got what I paid for (cheapest one in the list) - go for a unit with airflow.
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.
This was an easy to install product that was as advertised. I would purchase this product again.
Somebody in my family is a huge techy and enjoys owning the best of everything. That usually translates to expensive. However, with all that is available out there, and although he uses them 8 - 12 hours a day, he prefers these humble and reasonably priced headphones (with case!) over all the competition. Why? Great comfort, great sound. I have a pair of my own now. FYI: you really get the bass with these.
I used this antenna on a bi-weekly basis for about 6 months until it stopped working.Pros:-Cheap! ($16 you can beat that!)-It didn't require tuning and worked A okay right out of the box-Nearly perfect length cord-Strong magnetic baseCons:-Stop working after about 6 months due to the cable-The top part of the antenna bend after a little useIf you are looking for a cheap CB attena to use here an there this would be fine for you, but if your looking for something that will last a while and with good build quality this isn't for you.
I probably spent 2to 3 hours researching my anticipated purchase of a digital camera. I told myself that I would spend no more than a couple of hundred dollars but the more I looked into it, the more I realized that a decent camera could not be bought for that price. So I changed my goal to find a camera that had all the features I would need for the least amount of money. I must have read everything on the net about digital camera's that ever was and I started narrowing down the list to a few names, then finally all roads kept pointing at the DSC S75. So I found a deal and made the leap, fully expecting to be a little disappointed when the camera finally arrived. The camera arrived and I began shooting the same day. Yeah, there was a bit to learn, but the more I learned, the more impressed I got. The quality of the pics are quite amazing. Oh, I also bought the Lexar 128mb stick so I would not have to keep deleting the pics cause I had no more room. I got a fantastic deal here on Amazon on that, even better than you can get on Ebay. I also bought the HP photosmart 1115 printer and it arrived about 3 days after the camera did. Anyway, back to the pics. They came out super good. Now I am hooked, I just ordered the flash, and now I am checking out the telephoto lense options. Photography many years ago was a big hobby of mine, and I do believe this camera has brought that interest back to life. This camera has auto settings, aperture priority options as well as shutter priority. This camera has so many cool things to take advantage of that I guess it will be a while till I get proficient with all the possibilities. I wanted to be brief with this review, but with this camera that is difficult. I can just say that I am glad I did my homework, I feel like I got an "A" on the exam. Oh, just thought I pass this one on to you, I read a professional reviewers article on this camera, he that said this camera was probably the best digital camera under the $5000 professional range. I thought he might be biased, but now I am not so sure.
I bought this based on the high number of positive reviews, and the fact that it was a small purchase.Within 5 minutes of opening the package, I was very happy with this product.I have a DirecTV DVR, Samsung TV, and a Yamaha Soundbar - all were programmed with just a couple clicks on the remote.Then I moved on to the "learning" functions - this is the best part of the product.My DirecTV controller has a "List" button, which pulls up my DVR items, but this remote did not. However, with just a couple clicks, I programmed this to the "Tools" button on the remote, and I was done. I did this for all the functions on my DirecTV remote within 10 minutes.Next I moved on to the Yamaha. This device has several buttons - most I don't use, but 4 that I do use a lot. The buttons are equalizers for different types of sound - music, movie, sports, and game. And this is where the real value of this remote came through - there are no buttons on any standardized controller that say "movie" or "sports" or anything of the sort. But with this controller, you can program any button to operate any function from another remote. So for my equalizers, I chose to use the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4... easy to remember.If you don't want to spend $75+ and don't want to have to call Geek Squad for help, this is the perfect product.
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.
came back to true genuine product, since OEM and others were all disappointment. will never go cheap again!
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.
This item was exactly as described. It works great and was shipped very fast. It was also very reasonably priced.
Had the same product that lasted for 3 years before it broke and this one has been great so far. Easy to install.
I used this in an external enclosure and it's typical Seagate. It does the job well and when I bought it, the price was also good.I work with Apples a lot and unlike some others, I've never had a problem with Seagate in the Apples. Note that's more common with SATA drives than ATA.
The cables on this thing are laughable. There's a reason it's so cheap. The ATX motherboard cables would only barely reach the connector on my board (had to be stretched to the limit) and the 12V connector didn't reach at all and I had to use an extender. Do yourself a favor and shell out a little more for a decent Corsair.
The bag does as promised, so not very many complaints. The outer sides could use thicker padding to give extra protection against accidental impacts. So far I have been careful not to bump/drop it on hard surfaces. There are plenty of pockets to store other accessories like cords, batteries and such so you will most likely not run out of room. I've been looking at a few Lowepro models and really like the "sling" design but for now this will do.
Purchased this kit to go withmy boss amp. As others said the power cable is definitely not 8 gauge. I didn't think this would be a issue as I only needed 10 gauge for my amp. Turns out this is a issue because all the connectors that come with the kit are meant for a 8 gauge cable. Because the cable is thinner then 8 gauge the large rings will not crimp properly and even worst neither will the fuse holder. I had to go out and get a large ring for connection to a 10gauge wire and purchase a fuse holder also for the smaller gAuge. In other words what I initially saved buying this kit vs A more expensive one I ended up spending anyway to make this one work. I strongly advise to Spend the extra money to get a better kit initially. With the proper connectors the cables do work so for that I give it two stars.
I installed these cables on my Marantz A/V receiver and F-10 Klipsh speakers and voila! perfect fit. I did not encounter any loose fit connection problems like others have described.
OK, so I read several reviews, some good and some bad. I live in Cleveland and love the Indians. They are usually found on a very big local Cleveland AM station (WTAM 1100) but during spring training or football season, they will move the Indians to WMMS FM and play the Cavaliers or Browns on the AM station. I don't know about you, but baseball is best heard on AM.Why am I saying all this? Because originally, I am from Youngstown OH, which is about 80 miles away. When the Indians are moved to FM, I have some pretty decent DX'ing radios and could get the best Youngstown AM station, but not strong and not without interference. I purchased the Terk because I have radios with external antenna hook ups and did not believe that simple proximity would improve performance. I wanted to use the terminals on my radios. I am happy to say that I could not have been more wrong. The antenna actually works better just sitting next to the radio without the hookups! With the Terk, I can get 570 WKBN Youngstown as good in Cleveland as I could when I lived in Youngstown.The Terk is a little fussy, you do have to tune it and turn it to get better reception, but it works beautifully! And one more thing, those of us who love AM radio know that the AM signal is directional. Having the radio turned for best reception may not direct the speaker where you want it. This antenna allows you to face the radio in any direction and the Terk turns and tunes for best performance and reception. It will also "dampen" an extremely strong signal ( I live about 5 miles from WTAM 1100) for the best audio qaulity ever. I purchased one and am back to buy three more.If you are willing to tune this item and play with how close it sits to the radio and be willing to turn it, you will not be disappointed. Of course, there has to be a signal present.
Call me a geek if you wish, but I must say that this remote control ranks in the top 20 coolest things I've ever purchased. With just 2 buttons and 3 toggles, it does EVERYTHING, from the most extensive options menu ever (including beep volume, fade in/out control, equalizer settings, etc) to playlist selection to folder navigation to custom programming to controlling the radio. There's one feature I really love where, while a song is playing, you can go into the menu and select the next song you want it to play, and it will finish the current song and go on to that. The remote is not for the weak of mind - it took me, possibly the most technically savvy person I know, a good 2 hours, and it's clear from the reviews that some people have issues with it. But, once you get it down, you can do anything you could ever possibly imagine a CD player doing; it's crazy.Aside from this amazing little remote, you get excellent sound quality, versatility, small size/weight, rechargable batteries (that I, at least, have had no problems with), and a built in radio, for substantially cheaper than other companies.What are you waiting for?
very fast hook up and transfer rate for getting info off my old hard drives and directly onto my external and/or desktop! I bought it on Amazon and it came from TigerDirect but it was cheaper than Tigers website! Good deal
Product arrived promptly and was purchased for use in a cell phone for extra memory. It worked straight away without any hassle. Could not be more pleased.
Simple and low cost. As others have written, you can't type too fast or move it around too fast otherwise transmission drops out. However, I am using it from about 2)+ feet away from it's USB receiver plug
Service was good, quality was ok, but my lenses that I recieved did not fit. I am currently wasting my time sending these lenses back and getting replacements that i'm not even sure will work. No packaging slip was sent to me, so now I have to pay for shipping on a product that didn't work, like promised, twice.
Have had the unit 6 months, and been through 10 tapes of kids, events, and such. The unit has been flawless, with two exceptions. First, is battery life on the default battery. I quickly determined that a spare battery was needed and picked up the CGA-DU21 which gives me a solid 4-5 hours of shooting time when I combine the two batteries.The second issue is the button layout on the "folding screen" area. The layout is ambiguous and some more thought should have gone into making those functions usable WHILE shooting (e.g. Fade, date/time stamp, etc.)The screen is very nice, but has a narrow viewing angle. Low light performance is great and when you have plenty of light, the color is wonderful. I'm very pleased about my purchase. If you plan to use the camera for still digital, you may want to get the unit with the higher res camera.I also added a 512 MB SD card to it so that I can use this as a digi cam for those times when enlargements aren't likely. The shots make great 4x6 prints even with the lower end unit (1.2 megapixels.) I recently came back from holiday with 2 full DV tapes and over 90 beautiful photographs all from the same camera. The photos aren't anything like my Canon Digital Rebel, but are as good as any point-and-shoot digital camera with 2 megapixels can be.Another quick point. It's hard to find a point-and-shoot digital camera with a fast lens (usually they are f3.5 or slower) ... but with a digicam, you automatically get like an f1.4 and can take digital stills in very low light (kids on stage, etc)... they are a tad grainy, but when you're out of flash range or flash isn't allowed, it's great.
Great delivery service. Product performs excellently ( does what it is supposed to do ).Easy to install.
I have used this for over a year, while its always better to punch cables down and use patch cables, this tool comes in handy from time to time to make a cable quickly to run temporarily. Ratchet action is nice but does not keep tool locked like more expensive crimpers, you have to count the clicks to get it to lock if you go too far it unlocks very easily. I use a seperate cable stripper but the one built in does the job.
Excellent product delivered on time. Provides all the USB expansion I need. I like having two powered ports as well.
This is the second one of these I have purchased (for use at two different locations.) It works great. I couldn't ask for anything more.
I received this product for a Christmas present, and have used it extensively for geocaching and driving since that time. The reception from this unit is impressive - I went for an 8 mile hike searching for a cache in the pouring rain and dense forest. Despite the cloud cover and foliage, I still kept an average accuracy of about 15 feet. It shrugged off the rain and mud without any trouble. I have also had a lot of luck with the elevation feature. Without calibration, my 60csx typically provides an elevation within 10 feet of the elevation listed on Google Earth.My only complaint about the unit is the very basic and mostly useless base map. I have played around with Topo 2008, but for some reason I cannot use the "follow road" feature with the rural roads on that map so I am contemplating purchasing City Navigator NT. If you are going to purchase this unit, expect to be spending an additional 100 bucks on a better map to maximize its potential.
I am now able to save my cell phone pictures to the transflash memory. I have a USB / memory card convertor that plugs into the USB port on my PC. I can easily download all my pictures for free to my own harddrive.
I am pleased with the unit. It functions well and looks great. The sound, as well as the viraity, is great, and the preformance of the unit is near flawless. You can record and rewind what you are listening to, plus you can load your own stuff. I travel a lot and it it is great to have. I haven't used it as an MP3 player yet, but so far it is a great unit. The only draw back that I see is that there are still national shows that have not signed on yet, but if you like sports, this is for you.
First of all, I am very happy with the delivery time, very fast ^^. And as to the product itself, this Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Router with SpeedBooster is very stable for most of the time, and the set up is very easy also. Although I experienced occasion disconnection from the router, it's just rare occasion, so it's great overall.
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.
I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked these little headphones. They were even better than I expected.The earbud wires goes straight into a lanyard that goes around your neck and then re-emerges at the bottom next to a string to hold your MP3 player. This was absolutely perfect for my device. It's excellent for working our because normally the wire for headphones were always getting snagged on treadmills or my hands which would yank the earbuds out of mt ears. Not with these! Since the wire goes into the lanyard, the wires comming out of the earbuds go behind your neck and the lanyard protects the wire from damage (which is the main reason I end up buying new earbuds).The sound quality is very good for earbuds. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the buds themselves are a little big to fit comfortably in my ear.I definately recommend these to anyone, especially if you're like me and have a tendency to snag the wires.
After reading so many reviews of potential external drives, I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. I chose this LaCie partly because of their reputation, partly because it seemed to have the least amount of complaints attached to it. I've had it now for about a month and it's been perfect. Fast, quiet, and dependable, easy to turn off and on. I haven't had any use for the one touch button on the front - I would have preferred it to be the on/off button, but since the on/off button is easily reached, it really isn't a problem. At least the light tells me when the drive is on.One thing I hate about my Seagate external is that every time I want to do anything with files, regardless of whether it involves those on the Seagate or not, I have to wait for the Seagate to power up if I haven't been using it for even a short amount of time. Extremely annoying and unacceptable to me. This La Cie lets me do everything instantaneously no matter for how long I've ignored it.All in all - perfect in my eyes.I am editing my review because this drive died on me after about a year and a half. Fortunately I could tell ahead of time, and got all my files saved.
Onkyo is a true original Japanese electronics giant and they have never let their customers down as evidenced by this unit. The DXC390 is truely magic to use and delivers beautiful clear music through it's companion receiver. HDMI at it's best.Need customer support? You get clear helpful advice. I was blown away !!!!!
Did some research on the web and looked at the feed back and decided to go with the Koss Portapro.Wanted something that was not in the ear, would stay in place and be comfortable, all while sounding good at a reasonable price.They lived up to everything I was looking for. Use them working out, and riding my bike outside and love them.
this is great, from far away it looks like a sleek, clean lined, and modern, but once you get close to it, you can see the crackles, i love it, its kind of telling you to stop and smell the flowers (or see the crackles hehe)
~~~I was deciding between this system and the RM7600 system,and all the comparison was made between the two.The RM7200 is a very good home theater system especially the PSW550 subwoofer. Turn the volume just a quarter you can start to shake the house. Not only that the sub-woofer is loud, it also generates deep and rich bass. Excellent.The satellites are pretty good for the size, while producingvery clean, crip and capable sound overall, the high end and mid range suffer a little due~~ to the size limitation.The center is a bit on the thin side as well.The RM7200's smaller form factor allows flexible speakerplacement and the modern titanium finish blends right inwith my TV/VCR/DVD. Nevertheless the RM7600's high glossblack finish is classy and timeless.There is no question that the RM7600 has better dynamic range and produces richer sound, and the bigger center channel also handles voice admirably. My debate was between sonic performance vs. form factor,~~ appearance and convenience.For movies, I think both systems will do just great, but I'll use the system for classicial music too..... I'm still debating.~[update] Decided to keey the RM7600 system. It just sounds much better than the RM7200. After over 1 year of use, I'm glad I made the right decision
Excelent lens rounds up my new Canon Rebel XSI Digital SLR Camera. Super price, very reasonable shipping cost and quick shipping.I can say that I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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.
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!
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.=)
Very happy with item Even like the ideal that it holds six CD, rather than five. Only a few dollars more than less expensive model.
Purchased the keyboard a month ago, after my stock HP died.The Logitech keyboard has a better feel to it, a tad more quiet,works fine so far. Hard to beat for the price. It does all I need.
"Up-Graded" from a Dell 960 and am pleasently surprised. All-in-on was an easy set up and the print quality is very good. Easy to use and good looking. It is smooth, quiet and as fast as advertised. Haven't had it long enough to comment on use of ink but, otherwise, impressed with it.
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.
This remote is one of the best accessories I have purchased for my camera gear. It is almost essential for anyone serious about their photography, as it eliminates camera shake caused by pressing the shutter release. I have also enjoyed it for travel, because I can mount the camera on a tripod and set the camera on the 2 sec. delay, and take a picture of my family without worrying about some stranger running off with my camera. I have also found that the remote will work at distances of over 60 ft! While I have yet to find a use for using the remote at such a distance, I still think it is pretty cool.
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.
No experience with a surge protection with it. Meaning It hasn't tripped or allowed damage to any unit hooked up to it. I like the lay out for plugging in what I needed and the price was reasonable. Haven't needed to use the warranty/gaurantee it has since no damage done to anything plugged into it.So far working as should and happy with 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.
I don't use it very often, but works great. Easy to setup, good range.
Some past earphones I've had were pretty uncomfortable after extended use but these new pairs are really comfortable. The sound isolation is so so but I never cared about it as much. Also I like how the earphones doesn't fall out like some of the other in-ear ones I've had.
GREAT Hardware (the cable) - driver support is lacking - TO MUCH WORRY about file sharing / DRM. So forget using the cable on a W2K machine.
I have been purchasing quality products from creative for over 15 years and have always been quite pleased with my purchases. This fatality mouse would be the exception. The drivers and hardware are a far cry from the quality products I am used to seeing from a world class organization.The top 3 button concept is awesome, one of the reasons I have held on to my very old mechanical mouse, and I thought this "gamer quality mouse" would be a wonderful replacement.I have been quit disappointed. Searching the web, I can see I'm not alone.We gamers pay top dollar, for top quality products, I hope Creative can get back to its core competencies of high quality and integrity.
I purchased the 400 Watt ATX12C as a replacement for the 250 Watt power supply. Very easy to install and works as described.
People are right...the instructions leave a lot to be desired but if you think it through as you are going then there really isn't that much to worry about.Here are the experiences I came across:1. Make sure you removed the screws for the original tv stand if you have it on (which is most likely seeing you are installing the wall mount). My stand screw were right under the beams for the frame used to hang the tv on the mount.2. The tv is slightly off center now as the studs were not where they needed to be...but I don't even notice it after a day. Also the mount allows for a 1" slide (left or right) from where the studs are.3. I read that this mount was only for 16" studs but the model I got, which I would suspect would be the same as everyone elses, could mount anything between 16" and 18"...although the template provided for the drill holes is only for 16" mounts.4. The mount is super sturdy and holds our 52" LCD TV easily.5. I bought the 'like new' item and some of the cable covers used for running the cords through the mount were broken (but usable)...not an issue but something to be aware of when not buying new.6. I had nail plates in my studs to protect a water pipe at exactly the height I wanted to mount my tv but the mount was flexible enough that I was able mount it about 6 inches higher on the wall than I wanted but still be within an inch of where I wanted the tv to sit.7. Took me about 3 hours to install but most of that was making sure I didn't drive a drill bit into a water pipe.8. The tv sits about 6 inches out from the wall and is a little difficult to move around, especially without getting your grotty little fingerprints all over the bezel...but I would definately recommed the mount.
Admittedly, I don't think this card is much faster when reading from the card. However, this card can keep up with my Canon XTi for just about as long as I've ever needed. Go SanDisk!
To start off, let me say that I'm a neophyte digital camera user, so my review will be based on someone with little experience.That being said, the Z5 has been a pleasure to use. The ergonnomics are excellent, even for my big hands. The buttons are oriented very well for the left hand, so that you can virtually use this camera one-handed. Outdoor photos with good ambient light are very nice, and the 12x zoom makes it icing on the cake. The autofocus works very fast even on very distant objects. I didn't notice any excessive graininess or noise in outdoor photos, and the colors of the photos didn't look off to my eyes. However, if you shoot a moving subject, I found that it's wise to turn off the anti-shake, otherwise the picture will come out blurry, even if you manage to focus lock the subject (I tried this with flying birds).The EVF viewer is okay, but not great. It's very grainy and there's a significant amount of lag. Because of this and the fact that the EVF momentarily blacks out while taking a pic, don't use it for moving subjects. In contrast, I found the 2" LCD screen to be very nice, with good contrast, brightness, refresh and resolution.The main reason I knocked the camera down to 4 stars was its relatively poor indoor or low-light performance, with what seemed to me to be a weak flash. Even with longer exposure times and a tripod mount, I noticed a fair bit of noise in the pictures. And the flash, though rated out to 7' didn't seem to be enough to do the job, even on the slow flash. There was however no problem with redeye that I noticed.What makes this camera truly awesome though (and a big reason I purchased it) is for its movie mode. Oddly, the movie mode seems to do better in low light situations than still photos. It does have some trouble focusing if you pan around too much or too fast, but otherwise, capturing video at 640x480@30fps with sound for as long as you have memory is great. And being able to zoom in this mode is a very nice feature, not to mention that the anti-shake feature works in this mode as well. The end result is SVHS quality video without too many shakes that looks really nice.The battery life seems good to me, though I have little comparisons to make. It's also nice that the camera uses standard AA batteries so in a pinch, you can throw in some alkaline or lithium batteries.
I bought this camera and the pictures are great. The menu system is also a lot easier to use. The best part about it is that the batteries last longer. Not only do I like the way the camera looks (there are some ugly cameras out there), but I like all the features it has. There is no need to buy a real expensive camera, this one works great (even with little light).
I've been using this card for 2 months with no problems so far. I'm giving it 4 stars because it's too early for me to vouch for longevity, and because it seems to be built a bit cheaply. However, the price was cheap when compared to similar products, so guess I can't really complain.
We purchased this item last year, and used it about 6 hours a week, and last month, it stopped working! After paying top dollar for it, I would have expected it to last longer. I was very disappointed!
I bought this cable after getting frustrated burning DVDs of Survivor episodes that I had downloaded. I simply converted the episodes and copied to my Zen Vision, plug the cable into my tv and Voila, Survivor heaven! The quality was surprisingly good, actually better than the DVD I burnt fromt he same files, I highly recommend this as a good way to watch those movie/tv downloads on a bigger screen :P
This filter is much clearer than the Tiffen that I bought with my camera. When you hold it in your hand it looks as though there is nothing there. Great, fast service from Adorama
We've had this printer for over a year, and although it's great when it works, it often gets "LSU" errors, which is a problem with the laser scanning unit (basically the print engine itself). This happens so often that the printer is almost unusable. Searching online reveals that this is a common problem.
This case does not travel well. In fact it stinks! It has one set of hinges on the back and none on the sides or front, so when it takes an impact it bends off center. The sleeves are hard plastic and disintegrated. Maybe it was too cold inside my suitcase in the belly of an airplane, but it did not even survive one trip. I am a frequent flyer and this is JOTS. (Junk on the street).
The AudioFX simply blows away anything else in the price range. Normally I would say it fits into the under $50 price range, but the sound quality and noise canceling mic beats virtually all other sub-$100 headsets I've tried, not to mention the incredible force feedback effect. This is a great implementation of force feedback technology, because you can actually sense which direction sounds are coming from. So if you're in a FPS game, you can sense bombs going off ahead of you and feel the recoil of your rifle blast. You can also head footsteps approaching, especially down the dark halls of Doom 3. The lights on the side don't provide any real benefit, but they look cool at LAN parties and definitely get some attention. I'm super-happy with this headset and I've gotten a lot of other people to buy them as well.
If you can get the driver for this to install on Windows XP Pro, you're a better man than I. The CD software seems to install OK but then when you connect the recorder to the PC with the USB cable, the PC wants to install a driver manually. If you tell Windows not to install the driver (since, I thought, it was already installed off the CD), Windows doesn't recognize the recorder and the Digital Wave player software doesn't see any of the files on the recorder. On the other hand, if you do tell Windows to install the driver and manually point it to the VNUSB.INF file on the CD, it comes back with an error message and the Digital Wave player software still doesn't see the recorder. This is what it did on my PC at work; on my PC at home, results were even worse--it froze that PC so I couldn't even shut it down normally, but had to hit the reset button. It's been several years since I've seen a driver this kludgey.
I am not against linksys, but WUSB11 has an issue with XP.
Works perfectly for my Apple TV to Apple Stereo connection. All Digital now and crystal clear! I thought the product quality was excellent with very good fit and finish.
WHY IS EVERYTHING I LIKE YOU DO NOT HAVE.
FLIP-DOWN PLUG and Automatic Charging cut-off.The Original from Nikon, use a cable... JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA!!! THAT IS SO FUNNY... a CABLE. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!! :)This one looks like a GOOD Quality PRODUCT.
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.
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.
This is a good recorder for the money. Sound quality is good and wma recording format keeps files small.However, due to the lack of a noice cancellation feature, there is some ambient sound. I also own an Olympus DM-10 and the recording quality of that was much better, albeit, I had an addon mic attached. In my recordings with the DS-2, background noises in the lecture room such as chair movements, pencil scribbling, etc could be made out.This is an excellent recorder for a student. But, if you need something very professional, I would recommend spending a bit more for some of the higher end Olympus recorders. I havent tried any others, but I do like my DM-10 a lot.
Installed these on the boat a few weeks ago and am truly amazed with the sound. It almost made me laugh when I played the first song, it was that good. Coupled it with a Polk 200w marine amp. Best sound I've ever gotten out of 6.5" speakers. Got to have your tunes out on the water!
I used it with a light load for over 2 years, but then one day it started making sizzling and popping noises. Acrid smoke came from the surge arrestor and the computer began to malfunction. This thing obviously has a design flaw and I am surprised it hasn't been recalled by the manufacturer.
I did a lot of research and I wasn't disappointed. Extremely flexible for those who love as much manual control as possible. I also find the menus very intuitive with good labels and descriptions. The style is a little utilitarian, but that wasn't a major factor for me. It's also a little heavier and bulkier than "ultra-slim" cameras I've tried out, including canon powershots, but you can still carry it in a pants pocket.
Purchased Canoscan N1220U..but could not get it to operate..maybe the machine was dead on arrival..but after loading software &quot;numerous times&quot;...and calling Canon tech advice (which is not toll-free) several times and several hours of reloading...it still would not operate...Now I'm hearing comments from other sources that it isn't very happy with the new Windows Millenium (ME), which is what I have)...I even downloaded from Canon.com to fix and uploaded again and again..&quot;still dead on arrival&quot;. You're probably okay if you have Win 95, 98, or MAC. Me, I'm going to try HP 5370 csi at Gateway (tollfree). Wish me luck this time around!
My Canon supplied battery was slowly headed to the battery happy hunting ground. With the battery priced as it was, I ordered two of them. I have charged them up and the one I am currently using has lasted a long time on the first charge. I am very happy with them so far. Only time will tell.
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!
Bought for my son along with new radio/stereo, backup camera, and several other electronics for his van and he instated everything with no problem except the DVD player which looked too difficult for us. In fact a stereo install shop said they wouldn't attempt it either.
This is a great product. Very easy to use and the ordering and delivery of my items was simple and quick.
Following the manufacturer's instructions contained on the included CD, the adapter installed within minutes and worked perfectly.I would recommend this product to anyone requiring a basic Ethernet adapter for their laptop computer.
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 had the product installed in my Volvo a few days ago. I'm really happy with it -- great having access to my I-Phone while I drive. It works nicely via my steering wheel controls, except the fast forward, when I'm listening to Pandora, moves my I-Phone away from Pandora to my I-Pod library. I can deal with that. Sound quality seems to be quite good. Great having it recharge as I drive.My only concern about this product is regarding installation. Happily I have car expert neighbor who was able to do a professional quality installation in about two hours. I'm reasonably handy but could not have done it myself. The instructions were pretty clear, but disassembling the console is no small endeavor.
Almost ordered a generic replacement off of ebay after my i3's power adapter got crushed in a suitcase, but glad i didn't. Garmin has updated the design a little so it is not as square as the one pictured here and the power LED isn't so bright anymore. (Which is good; the old one was blinding when driving at night)With free shipping it's a no brainer. OEM quality at a reasonable price.
Another great addition to my Photography collection by Nikon, Highly recommended.V. Thomas
"In Stock" not always true with Crucial. I chose to buy a memory upgrade for my Mac from Crucial because I had bought the same chip about a year ago. Thinking that I'd like a little more memory and to have my memory chips be the same I went back. The chip was listed as "in stock" and the order went through Amazon fine until several hours later. I got an automated email from Crucial "Thank you for your recent order. We regret that due to increased demand for the product you selected, we do not have sufficient inventory to fill your order at this time. Your order is currently on hold, but should ship within 7 to 10 business days." and that I should call them for further information. Upon calling them I was told that it could be more like three weeks. I wasn't offered any way out. I had to start to dig and ask for another solution. Finally the operator told me I could have a chip that had been returned (opened package) for the same money. I think when pressed they were ready to give it a $.70 discount. They didn't have a supervisor available to speak to. I called back again and tried to get a supervisor but was unsuccessful at that time I left my name and number. No return call. I tried calling again this time to cancel my order when the supervisor was not available again. Later I received an email from that supervisor offering me a bigger chip at an increases price. Don't get me wrong this whole review is not about the money. It is about service. I had to beg and plead to try and resolve a problem Crucial created. They made a mistake. They should fix it. Say sorry. Offer me alternatives. I guess Crucial is too big to care about good service and have accurate inventory accounting.
This little psu works great! I replaced a Dell psu with this no problems. Beware though you may want to purchase a molex "Y" cable or two. They were skimmpy on the power options for more than 2 drives.
So far this receiver has exceeded all of my expectations. The clarity of the sound is fantastic. I haven't enjoyed listening to music like this in quite a while. Controls are straight forward and easy to use. Enough power fully satisfy my needs.
Amazing filter and finition!really enjoy it for beach-volley pictures.[...]Great and quick purchase no trouble.Futurvision from France
Bought this lens for our daughter's wedding..working in close quarterswith a large wedding party..worked perfectly, making an otherwise mostlyuseless normal lens very valuable for a very reasonable price. Amazon quickly shipped the lense in 3 days..Thank you Amazon! Lens produced very sharp images on our Canon Elura 100. I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 only because the camera light became useless after the lens was attached..not really a defect of the lense, but that's what happens with after-market products. Just make sure you purchase a bracket to put a light on, and you will be fine.
I bought two of these lamps to go in my bedroom on the two nightstands (to go with my new Swell Sliver Lining Duvet Set!) and they are perfect!!! You would think these lamps cost twice the price or more and I just love the different settings - perfect for bedroom lighting!
I was going to get this tv from the sharp site but Amazon had it for 500 dollars less...so obvious choice...and when compared to the Samsung series..it is 2 inches bigger and 300 less....and look just as good if not better..as for the sony Bravia ..it doesnt look better than sony's but only to a trained eye....if u never experienced hi def before...u wont notice ...except for the 600 dollars less in ur pocket..i was a little dissappointed that sharp released a video game tv...which is what i bought this one for(Xbox 360) but compared this looks better and for same price has 10 inches bigger...only difference is the video game one had more hdmi inputs...in my case i only need 2 and i have them.....i am very pleased..this was supposed to be my fisher price, My first HDTV, set..didnt know i was getting one of the best on the market...1080p rules!
I originally purchased this on a lightning deal last year. It was not totally impulse, more like one of those "oh yeah, I keep forgetting to get one of those and it's a good deal right now so I'll just go ahead and get one" kind of moments. The ratings looked ok so what the heck. It is sturdy and has several outlets. I don't use the phone plug the rest are used...maybe over-used is the right term. I'm not techno geek, but I always seem to have 10 things that need to be plugged in wherever I am. For instance, I'm sitting on the couch right now and have one next to me. It has my personal laptop, work laptop, lamp, 2 backup drives (1tb+ each), a printer plugged in. The one across the room has the 52" lcd Samsung, PS3, DVR, DVR wifi, and Bose speakers plugged in. 2 more in the house are equally utilized. I haven't had one problem (knock on wood!!) but I did keep one of the boxes on file which details the $300,000 warranty just in case. The warranty was relatively thorough compared to other surge protectors. I would recommend this item.
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!
To be fair Belkin has always provided its costumers with grade A+products, unfortunately they failed to do so with this one. It does not have Vista support, loaded with Bugs, goes on & off whenever it feels like, and comes at a hefty price.The strange thing is that "Belkin Customer Care" acknowledges the problem and will offer you a cash back refund. The only question here is why is Amazon & Belkin still selling it when Belkin already labeled it as a defective product,and discontinued its production.Do not buy this one, you will regret it !!!
I've had a Garmin unit before and thought it was pretty good. This unit blows the garmin out of the water. It has a bit of a learning curve, but it's worth it.
I use with high end car Stereo, comes out crystal clear, extremely large capacity space for music. No Problems!! I highly recommend this ipod!!!
great value. Very flexible compartments. You can actually reconfigure the compartments. You can carry even your tripod, blanket using the straps under the pack. I only have three lenses plus the camera body and I use the other compartments for point shoot camera, extra battery pack, flash, extra flash memory, etc.
Great TV, trustworthy delivery, excellent performance all around, EXCEPT FOR ONE THING. WHY NO FULL-SCREEN HDMI? One can expand the HDMI signal to encompass the full screen, but not at full resolution, and it doesn't occur automatically. The result is that regular DVDs do not have the full resolution one would expect, even if upconverted.Otherwise, monitor is amazingly bright and accurate, and good for any apartment and small living room. I cannot tell the difference between 720p and 1080p for 32" unless I am 3-4 feet away, so don't bother with the 3251D model unless you just like to throw your money in the toilet.I'm a bit picky about audio, so I don't bother with the monitor's speakers and use my superior bookshelf speakers instead.Dynamic brightness make a subtle but meaningful difference.Lots of inputs/outputs, so you will have enough options unless you are looking to super-accessorize. If so, you might be better off getting a larger TV anyway.
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.
The size isn't bad, it's surprisingly small given the size of the screen. If you want to watch movies and videos on a larger screen, a larger device is the price you pay at the moment. The WiFi needs to be de-crippled, it's way to restrictive, but hopefully that is something Microsoft can address in a firmware update. Actually there are a couple other things Microsoft could address with a firmware release, releax the DRM 3 play/3day restriction, turn it into a storage device, add some simple games/utilties etc, and increase what you can do with WiFi. Judging from how they've handled customer feedback on the Xbox and Xbox Live, I expect we'll see those types of changes sooner rather than later. The screen is big, crisp, and bright a nice change from the tiny iPod screen. The star of the device, believe it or not, is the UI. It's quick, intuitive, and attractive. While the iPod is simpler, unless you're a technophobe, you'll pick up the Zune's UI in a matter of moments. The black color is kind of cool, it's semi translucent and has a nice grippy texture to it and unlike the iPod doesn't show fingerprints, and worse get scratched to heck even if you look at it funny. Overall a solid first effort, but not enought to unseat the iPod. Firmware changes would be a good start toward that goal. I'll be getting an Xbox 360 for the kids this Christmas, so it'll be interesting to see how that all integrates. Not sure about brown though, that's a strange choice in my book, but maybe that's the appeal of it; I'm old enough to remebmer the 70s when brown was the in color. Maybe a Harvest Gold Zune is not far behind.
This calculator is necessary for my finance class, especially the time value money mode, and yet when I follow the instructions in the manual, keying in the number to match the key, it never seems to hold the value. I cannot get this thing to work for me at all. Even some of the basic functions described in the manual do not work, and I know I am following their directions!
I purchased this UPS based on my previous experience with TrippLite, having had a TrippLite Internet Office 700VA unit for several years. The battery on that unit finally died (which happens to all UPS batteries eventually), and I decided to buy a reasonably powerful UPS for my main computer system at home.I was attracted by the line interactivity, the high power rating, and the LCD readout of the SMART1000LCD, and I was also reassured by the TrippLite name based on my previous experience. While the unit worked reliably for about 18 months, the LCD screen suddenly died and is now completely blank. The unit, while working properly, did even out fairly frequent power fluctuations. It does still periodically kick on on power spikes or dips, but I can no longer see the details of power available, voltage, etc.I have subsequently done some research on this unit and found numerous reports with the same problem of a dead LCD. Regrettably, I cannot recommend this unit or any other TrippLite with an LCD until there is reliable evidence that they have corrected the problems which resulted in this part failing somewhat consistently. My replacement for TrippLite will be an APC.
I've had this device for a few weeks, and it has done what it's designed to do. The U3 is a bit annoying, but it's durability is what impressed me the most. I've read other reviews that suggest otherwise, but this little bugger made it through a cycle in my washing machine and still works.
I ordered this television with high hopes, knowing that despite reports of firmware problems and other defects that I would luck out and save a bundle. But you get what you pay for. Every Sharp Aquos LCD TV manufactured before April 1, 2006 shipped with bad firmware. What does this mean to you?For me, it meant that 15 minutes after unpacking the TV and turning it on, it turned itself off and never turned back on again. Resets, system resets, power cycling, unplugging components didn't help. My TV was completely bricked. A search turned up threads on websites like AVS Forum with other owners of Sharp TVs in the D4U and D6U series all reporting similar power management problems almost immediately after purchase. For them, the fix was a visit to a Sharp authorized service center to either have the firmware replaced or a physical replacement of boards inside the TV. I say a "visit" because Sharp does not cover in-house technician visits for TVs under 32", a fact they could have informed me of before letting me wait 1 week for a tech visit that would ultimately be canceled.So here I am, 10 days later and hundreds of dollars poorer with no TV to show for it. Instead, it sits at the authorized service center (because Sharp obviously does not vet its service centers to make sure you get good service from them either).I'm willing to bet all of the inventory of D6Us that TigerDirect is selling at fire sale prices were produced before 4/1/2006. Check the serial number on your TV if you do order one. If it begins with a 501-512, 601, 602 or 603, immediately demand a firmware upgrade from Sharp (1-800-BE-SHARP), regardless of whether or not you're experiencing these issues; you will eventually, and hopefully while Sharp's warranty is still in effect for you.
Great bag for the prices. It's not a high end bag, but it is made well an is exactly what I was looking for.
serves its purpose in protecting the Z22. also, the sillicon material provides great traction on smooth surfaces....just gets a little dusty...otherwise great value for something not fancy and practical
The Cambridge speaker system is by far the best I have heard. I needed something that was loud and clear enough to play outside for cookouts and at the beach when there are large groups spread out. The speakers I had before just didn't do the job. I've used the playdock 3 times since the purchase and the system has sold itself to a couple of people already. I'm not sure exactly how long a full charge will last because I haven't run it down yet. At full volume, I've gotten over 5 hours so far.
This is my 4th Bose radio. I have one in my kitchen, one in my bedroom, and one in my office, that I have used for many years. The sound is great just as advertised and the remote is a nice feature as the radios are located a distance away so it's easy to mute or lower volume if needed during phone calls. The only negative I can say is my 4th and newest radio which I have in my RV, a large tour style bus, the radio is located on a console near the door and the remote is kept next to my recliner in the living room. Due to the fact the new radios no longer have controls on top, I need to return back to the remote by my recliner when exiting for the day, rather than just touching the off button on top as go out the door. The sale price of the product remained the same, while the cost to produce it was less by eliminating the controls on the radio. I would switch the RV radio with one from my home, except my home is in Illinois and my RV is parked and stored in AZ. and it would require I take the radio on my flight or pack and ship them, which I don't feel like doing..
I'm satisfied with this router...Note to Dell laptop users: Like me, you may have problems with the Dell wireless card utility conflicting with the Windows utility...The Cisco tech support folks were quite nice in helping me solve this problem, but they did pass me to a third-party outfit that charged me $30 or so to walk me through the process. The next day I had problems with my computer, had to do a system restore, then go online to figure out how to solve the problem of conflicting utilities myself. (It was relatively easy. I chose method #1 on this site: http://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=5652 )
It's been 20+ years that I took home a pair of 901s on a week's approval. First let me state a few facts: I listen almost exclusively to classical music, had an inexpensive amp although I rarely listen to music louder than a moderate level (9 to 10 o'clock volume position) and they were in a small room (roughly 1300 cubic feet) with a very low ceiling. I tried my conventional speaker positioning, then another and another and another and couldn't find a position where they sounded "right." Finally I put them smack in the middle of the room with "reasonable" spacing and they sounded great - when I sat against the wall to listen! Very sadly I took them back.
It doesn't get much better than this, for this price. Comfortable, sound is awesome, and they're cheap.
Good quality cables at a great price. Got two a few months back for my new Sony Bravia (one for the cable box, one for a Philips upconverting DVD player). Both worked perfectly out of the package, and everything looks and sounds great! No complaints at all.
No problems with these cartridges. They work fine. My only complaint is they are way too expensive for what they are. The consumer is getting ripped off tremendously by the manufacturers of this product. However, we all know that, but we don't have much recourse, do we?
What it can offer for less that $6 is quite unmatchable for the similar items available on the market. I don't like the earphones with spongy buds much as it catches dust fast and it won't stay in place for long. This one stays well, very decent quality music. Bass could be more and treble could also be more fine but I wouldn't complain given its price.
I have bought the Garmin Zumo 550 about 3 weeks ago. I have had the power cable installed on my motorcycle by my Honda dealer and I mounted the unit myself.The GPS is most useful when riding,especially when riding to FAVORITES. It provides clear and concises directions. It also provides additional information, such as speed, time, altitude and compass directions. The screen of the unit can be read very well, even in bright sunshine. The touch screen provides the ability to change menus, volume of sound, etc. with the glove on and while riding.For me the built in MP3 player was a most important additional feature. I down loaded MP3 files from my computer onto a 4 Gig SD memory card. This gives me about 20 hours of my favorite music. I use JVC ear plugs.I recommend the Garmin Zumo 550 highly to my fellow motorcyclists. Buy it and you will extremly happy.
I am one of the head techs for a very large company.My company ordered approx 250 of these and I have had about 6 or 7 fail on me within 2 months of installing them. That's about a 3% failure rate which I guess isn't bad. Everything else seems very well designed.Overall I would say this is a great flat panel and gets the job done.
Terrible product. Go to the product website, the reviews are all bad. I don't know where amazon got theirs from. It booted me off every 20 seconds or so. The Wii would never even connect. Returned it and tried a different router. No problems at all with the other brand. It was the linksys for sure. Pain in *.
This is great product. It stays in place very well and can be moved easily from car to car. Will highly recommend it.
I live in the Uk, but since the unit is not available here, have a 2 shipped to me. They are heavy, but it was worth the cost. They are simple to set up, and the sound is good enough for me. The controls mirror those on the player. It's great to be able to use the unit on battery without having to be near a power point. I use an extra transformer to convert from 240V to 120V to charge to unit. I don't think it would cost Creative much extra to use a switching power supply, which would negate the use of a step down transformer.Overall, I would recommend the unit to other people, even if they live in the UK!
It worked fine for all of a few days, but it started freezing up. I could still restart it, but eventually it just stopped working at all. Now I get the Ipod Sadface and it makes whirring noises. It won't even be recognized by Itunes anymore...It's the perfect size for me, but not if I can't get it to work again...
I use this just as a lens bag and love it. I don't even have a canon camera any more it's a perfect lens bag.
the cable connects my PC (display output port and headphone jack) to similar connection on my LG 32" HDTV. Works wonderfully...and was very reasonable price.
I accidentally put mine in the laundry last week. I found it before it went into the dryer, but it got soaked. I let it dry out for about 5 days, and just tried it today and to my excitement, it still works! Not only that, but all the files are still intact. I am VERY happy with my purchace.
I just bought the japanese version from [...]and I love them. I also own the bose noise cancelling quiet acoustic headphones ($300), but I wanted something more portable as I usually listen while traveling. I wasn't ready to spend another $300, so I bought the best value I thought I could find. These are the best $40 you can spend on headphones of this style. I would have paid $100 for them. They are more comfortable than ANY type of headphones i have ever used--they're even comfortable to fall asleep in (in the cab, on the train, on the plane, even in bed!). Going from the bose to these was not a big step down. I won't say they are comparable but they are as close as i have come. The genuinely cancel a ton of noise while being really light weight and ultra comfy. Bass response is awesome--Something I really need in headphones. Audiophiles may notice things I didn't, but I guess they can spend $300. For $40 bucks, you can't go wrong.P.S. The MD style storing bag looks decent! It's only avaialbe in Japanese version.
I was looking for a stand alone CD player for my home entertainment center with a reputation of quality, quality sound, reliability and affordable. Looks like I found one according to reviews and listening to this great little product. Seems robust and sounds great! I like having a 6 CD selection when entertaining guests, cleaning house to what ever and don't to have to keep listening to same CD over and over again. This needs to be looked into further if your in the market for a stand alone CD player. Glad I did!
If you wish your outlet just had more spaces, this is your dream come true. Just plug it in and it lies flat against the wall. I only wish it allowed more than six plugs.
Its a very nice and good looking case. No defects found. Color is great too.
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 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.[....]
I think the HP ze4540us is an excellent product at this price range. It has an easy to use and functional keyboard. The screen visuals on clear and crisp,and easy on the eyes. The product has all the functions that a beginning notebook owner would need. It also comes in a strong and attractive case. I would recommend this to book to anyone.
If I had three arms, maybe four, this would have been easy to put up. As I have only two, it was a nightmare. Each section warps as the screws are tightened, so getting each subsequent section level and nested neatly inside the previously mounted section is very difficult.On second thought, even if I had more arms than a Hindu deity, I would still dislike this product. The inside of the channel has ledges in it to hold the screws in place. These ledges catch on cables which the user adds or removes after the unit is mounted. I gave up on trying to remove an RCA cable from the unit and just cut the darned thing, rather than trying to feed it through the channel.I wish I could recommend a better wall-mounted cable management unit. If I find one, I'll amend this review to include it.Save your money; buy something else.
Two days short of the 90-day warranty period ending, my Zire21 went totally dead. I emailed PalmOne's support and was told that there is a known problem with the battery (and they keep selling it?). But they couldn't provide support by email. I had to call their toll number for support. There would be a $25.00 charge to talk with their tech support unless the device was covered under warranty. Since I had to pay for the phone call, I expected to talk with someone who spoke fluent English. I could barely understand and hear the woman and I had to keep asking her to repeat what she said. I gave her the SN and purchase date, but for some reason she could not &quot;bring up the manufacturer's warranty.&quot; I asked &quot;Aren't you from PalmOne?&quot; She said they were just the support line (meaning outsourced, off-shore cheap labor). Even though I registered the purchase online with PalmOne, she asked me to fax or mail a copy of my purchase receipt. I asked why my online registration wasn't acceptable, but she would not answer me. If they repaired it out-of-warranty, I would be charged $25.00 for the support call plus $75.00 for the repair, plus shipping and handling. That's more than I paid for it! I liked it when it worked, but I'll never buy another PalmOne product. Their support is lousy and their product / warranty registration means absolutely nothing! And since I can't find the purchase receipt (people actually keep those things?), I'll throw the thing away.
I've had this unit for about two years, well really I've put up with it for two years. At the time it was released, it was the hottest thing on the market, but it's still junk in my opinion. Slow to change channels, locks up every time I switch to my local CBS station, takes forever to reboot, doesn't lock onto signals as well as my integrated sony set, etc. LG has supposedly got some nice units out these days...
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'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.
NOTE: This review is for the C310x but the C710 is essentially the same unit with the additon of video playingBut the TeleAtlas map data they use is not bad, my unit was made in July 2006 and the map data is about 1 or 1.5 yrs old but I guess that's normal for all GPS devices on the market. You can change from 2D to 3D or viceversa using the 2 buttons on the screen without having to click on a menu and then change it, very awesome. The speaker is very good even at loud volume the voice is still clear, you can also change to other languages if english is not your tongue. This unit is very light, stylish and portable, the white case is nice though I like the black case of the C710 better but that's a matter of preference. The chipset they use is very sensitive, it locks on the sat signals within seconds and I mean it and it works even inside my home unless you're in a building or a parking garage. The route calculation is fast, as fast or faster than my Alpine system in my Acura that cost me 2K. The only thing I don;t like about this device is the way it plots your route, the route might not be the most straightforward route that you would pick yourself (compared to my 2K system which does it very well) but it will get you there. The touch screen is also very responsive unlike some of the other GPS units I tried such as the Clarion 4000, in short I would recommend this unit and if you can get it for less than 350 than it's a good bargain
I've purchased several FM transmitters (those where u insert ur Ipod in a casing and because of the design of my dashboard/console - Mercedes 1997 C230) once u insert it in the cigarette lighter Ipod casings are too bulky & interferes with me changing gears. With this product no bulkiness just the wire and I set my Ipod down in a little compartment on my console. Sound is good.
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.
It is nice that it is lightweight and is iTTL compatible. I have personally tested exposure with Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) speedlight SB800 and 600.Major con: not backward compatible (for autofocus) with your earlier lenses unless they have their own focusing motor (silent wave motor) such as the lenses provided with it in a kit. While this "feature" does save weight off the camera body, none of my other lenses are swm and my kit lens doesn't autofocus most of the time now after 2 years. Can't tell if it's a problem with the camera driving the lens motor or if it's just the lens. What a headache. The megapixels are more than adequate, but spend the extra dollars to get a more versatile body.
Stylish design with ample room for accessories. This bag is sturdy and does not suffer from poor design like another product I purchased for a smaller laptop computer. See my review of that product. This bag will provide you with a great place to store your laptop and appears to be built to last and the orange trim adds style to the design.
Just made a trip to the United Arab Emirates and back (12+ hour flight each way) and although I packed my 20 gig 2G ipod, it never left it's case. I wore the shuffle around my next with headsets in my pocket and they never set up the myriad of security alarms and the batteries lasted forever! On the return trip I discovered I hadn't shut if off, charged it from my laptop and still managed to use it 99% (watched a movies the other 1%) of the flight and there was still battery left for the additional 3 hours to get home from JFK. I let Itunes pick the songs and then eyeballed the ones it selected and changed the ones I knew I didn't want. Did I miss the screen no, did I enjoy the randomness, YES...actually heard songs I'd forgotten I owned.
I have to say that I love this product. I am not an audiophile, but enjoy music nonetheless. To date, I have purchased 3 sets of these for my home. Each set supports a computer in the house - two teenage daughters and my wife. The sound quality is excellent and the speakers can easily fill a room with sound. The subwoofer puts out well. Overall, I love this model and would highly recommend it.
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 got this on sale for $40 and am very happy with it. It does not have a huge sound but the sound quality is very clear for a $40 speakers/woofer set. It's enough to fill a small home office or a bedroom. It's not worth the original $200+ price tag as you can find better deals and louder sound from other manufacturers, but if you can find these on sale (they are discontinued I believe), then by all means get them. They'll be among the best $40 speakers you can buy.
Strengths - Great all in one product. Satellite radio, MP3 player and radio Tivo all built into one. This was designed to be a primary car/home product with the ability to go mobile. If you only need occasional mobility then this is good. If you are a college geek trying to look cool all day in class get an IPOD.Weakness - Still has some kinks to work out. Trys to do to many things and does none of them perfect.Summary - Unlike a lot of users I personally love my S50. I have been using it for about two weeks now and it fits my needs perfectly. My routine is as follows: Put the S50 in the car at night and since I live on the West Coast it tapes Howard from 3AM to 7AM, so when I leave for work in the morning I have the entire Howard show at my disposal. I listen to Howard as I drive to the Park and Ride and then pop the S50 out and continue listening on my bus ride into downtown. I do the same on my return trip home. I hope to improve this by adding a home base station once production catches up with demand.In regards to music. I look at this in a similar fashion to Tivo. I hardly ever watch live TV with Tivo and I am finding I hardly ever listen to live radio with the S50. Why you ask? Because I can first upload over 500 Megs of my own MP3's to the S50 and then when I do listen to live radio I can hit the "love" button and it will record the song to another 500 Megs of memory. So right now I have over 150 songs on my S50 and when I am traveling with it outside of my car I just listen to the MP3's on shuffle. No it is not an Ipod that you can store some 6 Billion songs on, but who really needs that many songs anyway?On top of that when you are in the car it records what it thinks are your three favorite music channels. I would say I have at least another couple of hours worth of queued music channels on the S50 that I am able to listen to. This is great because I can fast forward through want I don't want to listen to and can "love" the songs I want to keep for later. I can also hit pause when I run into the store. If you have a Tivo you will understand how nice it is to be able to pause and listen when you want.And lets not forget that you can always listen to live radio. I live in Seattle and I get satellite as well as terrestrial (old school antenna broadcast) Sirius feeds. Yes there are some dead spots here and there, but overall it has been quite minimal. I notice that the quality of FM reception is just poor compared to the Sirius sound quality and I use the built in FM Transponder which works much better then I expect.Yes it has its limitations. The software is probably the biggest problem, but I am sure they will continue to upgrade that or better yet I am sure someone will figure out how to hack it. Please do not buy this if you are intending to go mobile with it more of the time then you have it in a home docking station or in a car. It was just not designed that way. And yes getting activated was tough. The satalite needs to send the receiver a signal. Go for a long drive and then call to get activated. Worked like a charm.And don't forget you get to listen to web streams of the channels over the internet. So when at home I just stream my radio as well on my computer.
Received product very quickly in perfect condition. I love this remote. Even, my wife and others can very easily use it to watch a DVD, watch the TV, etc.Very much worth the money.
This calculator works well and does what it is supposed to do. I liked the solar power on some of the prior versions. I don't know why that changed.
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
I wanted to have a web cam to use with our grandchildren. This was easy to install and very easy to use. All of our grandchilden can use this cam with ease. They range from age of 5-9 and have no problems placing calls. It certainly makes it nice to be able to not only talk with the grandchildren, but to see them. It has great sound and good pictures. Great for the price.
I have not received this item and the company has not replied to my email. Very dissapointed in this company.
Days before a vacation was initiated our camera battery died. A quick check on Amazon revealed where a replacement could be found. Ordered it, it arrived in secure/padded packaging, was exactly what I'd ordered, and vacation began as scheduled. Can always rely on Amazon and its affiliates to respond to the challenge!
Got it for my son. He love it alot. He is still learning how to use it and he take it with him ll the time.
I had been had excellent results with this HD drive. It is very light and easy to use, just connect the USB cable and is ready to use. Do not need driver and power cable, it is plug & play. Works perfect on WIN 2000/XP Pro.On Dell Latitud works only with one USB and is really fast....
Nowhere is it mentioned in the product description or PDF data sheet that this device requires 12 volts DC (VDC) to 18.5VDC from your satellite receiver to operate, although the product package states this. Without a power source, the amplifier will NOT work and will likely reduce your signal. This issue appears to be the general reason for the negative product evaluations. If you're not using a satellite receiver that feeds 12-18.5VDC into the amplifier, then use an amplifier that comes with a power supply, such as the Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster. (Since writing this, Amazon revised the product details to include a power source statement at my request.)
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.
Purchasing this item was quick and easy. It totally improved my computer's performance and was much cheaper than replacing it.
This was a great Father's Day gift--excellent quality and easy to use--enjoying it every day! And, at a really fair price.
This case works great in my tote bag or by itself. The exterior pocket stretches a bit to allow accessory storage. It fits my 13" unibody MacBook Pro (June 2009 model) very nicely.
Very disappointed with this mp3 player. I read many reviews and the ones that say it's great, its terrible. I spent many hours dowmloading over and over to get good sound quality. Sound quality is terrible. Music drowns out vocals. Also you will need to purchase a mp3 encoder for $9.95. I called the customer service( Digital Networks) looks like Rio was bought by someone else, and they coundn't even answer my questions or hadno idea what I was talking about. Rio/Digital Networks You should be ashamed of yourselves to even put on the market YUK!!
I ordered the Plantronics Oth headset hoping it would work great. The audio was just ok. It was hard to hear even at full volume on the phone. The microphone seemed to work pretty well. The reversible option was pretty nice. After about 7 weeks, the audio stopped working even though the microphone still works. So people can hear me, but I can't hear anything. I paid $18 for mine, expecting it to work for a long time. I took care of it, but it just plain broke. It is poorly made. Good luck!
BE WARNED. I am disappointed over-all. The light functions well and rotates to the beat of music just fine, but the product description does not tell you it overheats quickly and needs to be shut off after 10 minutes so it can cool off for 10 minutes, and so on. Because these are halogen bulbs and get very hot quickly, the manufacturer recommeds a usage pattern of "10 minutes on, 10 minutes off." For what I need, this is extremely high-maintenance. I am a karaoke host and just wanted a light that would flash for a 4-5 hour show. I can't be going back and forth making sure this light isn't overheating every 10 minutes turning it on and off. I called the manufacturer and they recommended I buy one of their light controllers which will time it automatically (which costs more than the light itself). I guess if you were a DJ who had a big light show and you had the controller anyway, this might work for you. But if you're looking for a single light just to accent a small stage, look elsewhere.
This was the worse piece of junk I have ever purchased. I purchased this on 1-27 and I now have received the infamous "Lens Cap Error". It is amazing so many customers have the exact same problem, but JVC expects us to pay for this? Ridiculous. I am even more disappointed in Amazon for continuing to sell this product after so many apparent negative experiences. I guess Amazon is just after a dollar like every other company.
I got mine about a month ago the first set I got were defective but i'm guessing someone purchase them ruin them and returned. Anyway went back to the store exchanged for a new set, couple them with my cheap dell and even with this lousy sound card in my lousy dell the creatures work great in fact I'm enjoying some classic rock as I type this comment, great set love them and highly recommend.By the way we all shall post our comments on any and all products we buy, I always research things I'm planning to buy and yes I make my decision based on other consumers experiences, so keep posting good or bad it's all important.
Both AV480 I ordered suffered hard disk problems and sent back next day of arrival. As a computer savvy person, the first thing I try is to use it as an 80GB USB2 storage (to backup the factory contents before upgrading to the most recently OS from Archos Website, etc) No luck in even came close to that. Within seconds of plugged into my WinXP laptop's USB2 port and recognized as a mass storage device, I couldn't access disk any more. The 2nd one allowed me to copy around 300MB out of it before hang. After that, I never got passed the initial flash screen when the unit is powered on again. The first unit even refused to be shut down until after dozens of tries. I never got a chance to try MP3/MPEG4 recording and play back. This is a shame for a unit I heard a lot of good stories about (AV420, maybe?) and would love to carry around ever since if it works. Buy it only if you have means to return to store quickly for exchange with additional years of service plan. Highly anticipating it in UPS ground since order for &#62; 1 week only to realize it's a lemon, twice, had completely worn down my interest in this unit. Besides, how can I ever trust the HD in AV480 (if I do try the 3rd time and it works) to keep my digital contents w/o other backup?
Given this Royal Digital Picture Album Travel Clock as a gift PF141.Clock works, but that is all. Loaded software, my PC with Windows Vista couldn't see the device. Uninstalled, reinstalled,unhooked, rehooked, etc., but no go. Then I read these reviews and realized I am not alone. Thought about using it as a travel clock, but the battery is recharged through your PC when it is hooked up and there is no way I can find to tell if the battery is low, so you couldn't depend on it as an alarm on the road. Can't return it as I don't know where the gifter bought it, so it is a total loss.
If it's a backpack camera bag with alot of room and alot of options that you want...then this back will do the trick.The bag reasonably priced, well-built, roomy, and can be modified to fit any mix of camera gear.The only negative I find is that the bag must be taken off, put on a flat surface, and then opened to gain access to the cameras inside. If you open it while upright, your valuable equipment may fall out. In addition, there is a chance that the pack can open if you put too much weight in the outside top pouch.Finally, if you are looking for a bag to "sling" over one shoulder...this isn't it.
I purchased for about $8 the 1-year Replacement Plan for Electronics Products on 07-06-2006 and after one call on about 08-06-2006 to the seller I still have *not* received anything. --JohnH
Not only is this camera awfull -- it's not even suitable for kids, unless as a parent you enjoy tearing your hair out while you try and fix serial port conflicts so that the little ones can enjoy a two inch square photo with less than 72 pixels per inch. I will probably never buy another polaroid again based on my experience with this one.
I moved from the UK to Florida about six months ago and my "Stuff" arrived about two months ago so I bought one of these units last month. Very impressed. I run three computers two large format printers, a mixing desk and other smaller items including an NAD amplifier. All work very well although I don't push it by using all at the same time. I am going to buy another to run all my hand tools in the garage so I don't have to keep shutting everything down to use this unit. It has run now for about a month and hasn't missed a beat.Highly recommended.Edd
It's a great backpack. Does as advertised lots of cells and padding. My only gripe is when the pack is loaded and you have it on your back the design of the straps are somewhat narrow on top that it squeezes and rubs the nape of your neck. It gets irritating after awhile.
As the previous reviewer had said these are awesome speakers for the money. They are made in China as most electronics are today but the quality is tremendous. The sound is awesome and I have these combined with a Cerwin Vega center spearker, Advent Marbl I/O spkrs, and Advent subwoofer and the whole system rocks. You will find none better for the price. I had seen these in BJ's and had wanted to buy them but I found them on here for less.
The good news the battery lasts for a long time, the bad news the battery lasted longer then the unit. The unit died within 3 weeks.
I can't believe how much this weather alert radio can do. Right now it is set to report on the three nearby counties here in The Villages, FL. Just the other day when a large weather system was passing through it alerted us to severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightening, hail, high winds, tornado watches and warnings (2) and flood warnings from the 8 inches of rain we got. It's very easy to program and worth it's weight in gold!
I think this device is super for the price! I paid about 80 dollars for my Sansa e270 mp3 player and I think it is alot better than the more expensive ipods. The difference between the two is the FM radio which sounds great and the voice/FM radio recorder that is great for notes, lectures or music. The best part about this player is micro sd memory card slot for extra storage space for music files or recordings 2 GB at a time.What I didn't like about this player is that you can't store videos or pictures onto the memory card. Also, I suggest to invest in a good pair of earphones. The ones that come with the player sound fair but the fit was poor. (always popping out of place) It would also be a good idea to get a silicone or rubber skin to protect it from falls and for a better grip. The player tends to slip from your hand when using the thumbwheel. Other than that, everything is good.
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.
This product is a joke. Does not work!!! I totally trashed it after trying everything to get it to work. Please don't buy it.
I plugged this into my Mac (PowerMac G5) USB 2.0 port, and it works as desired. It is bus-powered only, which is fine for the devices I have connected. It's got a very bright blue LED, which makes a nice night light when the computer is running or sleeping, but would probably be too bright if I slept in that room.
For the price, it's an unbelievable sound system. However, as dozens on this board have noted, it will inevitably die, no matter how much care you take. Sometimes it's an issue with a blown fuse and sometimes it's a blown internal circuit breaker. You can hook it up to a surge protector or a UPS, but it'll still blow.
"Apple why did you do this to me?" might sound like a harsh name for a review, so I should start by saying this iPod is an amazing device that may satisfy some customers. Building on tradition this iPod features the largest capacity yet: 160GB! When I heard this unit was out I immediately wanted it. After all who wouldn't want the king of all iPods? 160 GB is enough to hold many entire albums even without using compression--and have them playback gap free! So, here's why the unit had to be returned to the store, and why I have no interest in a 6G iPod.Apple managed to do what appears to be a typical move for successful manufacturers. They have discontinued the use of a key piece of technology used in previous iPods: the Wolfson DAC. A "DAC", or digital to analog converter, is the chip that is responsible for turning numbers into sound (which is essentially what an iPod does). On the 6G iPod Apple has chosen a new DAC made by Cirrus Logic. This new chip apparently fails the taste test to an important community: people who care about the quality of their audio listening products. These are the same folks who throw away the headphones that come with the iPod and buy headphones that actually sound good.Unfortunately this has me halting any iPod "classic" recommendations and purchases. I'm happy with my 5.5G iPod which uses the faithful Wolfson DAC and sounds like what a "classic" iPod should sound like. There are even folks who swear by the fidelity of even earlier iPods. Apple, please get it together.
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...
This is going to be great not having to worry about someone helping you take family portraits, now I can do it b y myself at my convience. Im going to love it.
I've had very good experiences with Altec Lansing in the past with a 2.0 system sitting in my room. I wanted another speaker set with a subwoofer, so I got these 2100 ones. These certainly didn't disappoint. I really like the clarity and quality of the sound. As for the subwoofer, as a mostly classical/jazz listener, I turn my subwoofer level down so it still is manageable. While listening to rock and such, the subwoofer certainly does its job. The only minor quip I have is not knowing the volume level when you use the remote as all there is on the remote are volume and power buttons. Nevertheless, I definitely recommend these speakers as Altec Lansing steps up again with another set of excellent speakers.
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.
Works well. Not as good as I have expected. It still can not remove 100% of reflection on the windows when trying to shoot something inside the windows. The lens cap is not easy to use. It falls off super easy, especially inside my camera bag. I have to remove both CPL and UV filter to remove CPL from my lens, which is not so handy.
This is a good cd-rw drive, I have used it for some time. No problem. With nero5, writing CDR or CDRW is very straight forward and easy. Now I am using CDRW just like a floppy disk...
This is a great machine...there is just one problem. It is disposable!!!! We bought one and before long the discs would not load right away. Then some of the discs would not load at all. Then it would shut down after an hour and so forth until we sent it back and got another. The same thing happened to the second...and the third!!!! Don't waste your time with this one. The Epson Movie Mate 72 is superior.
This is a fantastic product. I'm using it in a dedicated media room apx 20ft long x 14ft wide. I use an Epson 8530 projector at a distance of apx 12 - 14ft away, and the picture quality is great. No reflections, ripples etc.The screen itself is very easy to construct and there are more than enough clips to attach the fabric to the frame.A friend helped me to construct the frame and whilst i could have done it by myself, it was far easier with 2, both to stretch and clip the fabric and also to hange the screen on the wall. The wall brackets included are slotted for easy horizontal adjustment and are easy to fit. My recommendation would be to buy this particular screen from the Amazon seller. I originally purchased via Amazon from an alternate vendor (Wayfairer) and whilst they advised the screen was in stock when i ordered, it wasn't and i was advised it would be a 6 week delay. i cancelled the order, re-ordered from Amazon seller and voila, screen arrived in 2 day using the free super saver delivery. Very pleased indeed.
I got this thing for my PS3 and man, I gotta tell ya, every scene sounds fantastic. The price for this product is great. I can't get enough. Highly recommeded if you're looking for a 5.1 1000 watts.
I love this printer. The quality of the photos print are exceptional.The set up/installation was a breeze except for a mistake (on my part) I had attached the USB and Parallel port at the same time to facilitate a scanner/printer function and this caused no ends of problems.However apart from this the printer is very good, the card reader facility is excellent, I no longer have to hook up the camera and download my photos to my computor, just stick the card in the slot the computor reads this slot as another drive and then drag and drop files from the card reader driver to your drive on the computor.The 4x6 photo paper slot is very convenient.I have two concerns1. This printer seems to use ink especially color very quickly, however this may be because the starter ink cartridge is smaller than the regular sized cartridge - 21ml vs 42ml. I will have to test with a larger size cartridge.2. The printer is a bit noisier than I think it should be.All in all a satisfactory product.
It was very easy for my son to hook up for me and has not given me any grief at all!
The Nano has made me put my trusted 15 GB on the shelf. Sound every bit as good and same easy interface. Biggest surprise is that the control buttons are far more superior. The have a positive feel, no guessing with this one. I just love it
Personally, I have found the iPod mini is well worth its price. Its portability, storage capacity, sound quality, and ease of use are all excellent. I particularly like its functionality of creating different play lists: most frequently played, recently played, randomly selected. The randomly selected playlist is a great way to add variety and to improve your knowledge of your own collection of music while listening.Here are some suggested improvements:-the battery needs to be improved to last the uninterrupted eight hours as advertised. Or the users should be able to carry and substitute a spared one on long flights.-the earplugs need to be improved so that the soft cover doesn't fall off too easily.Nonetheless, the Ipod mini has enabled me to enjoy my own collection of music more than ever -- on the move.
please dont waste your money i bought this item hopping it would provied great sound no alas it did not only two days after i recived it it broke
I received this as a gift from my mother-in-law because she could not get it to work right after several months of trying. At first I thought the problem was her age (78), however I started experiencing the same problems as I fired it up the first time myself. It took forever to load the software, almost 10 minutes to find a GPS signal after moving the unit to several different places on the dash and the first place I ask it to navigate to it actually sent me in the wrong direction. I tested the software's ability to recompute the directions after missing the turns it indicated and about half the time it tried to send me the "long way around" to get to my destination. I double checked the software options and it was set to seek the shortest distance and take highways when available.I decided to check the 1 GB SD card in in the unit in my computer for the map dates and they were all for 2006 even though the unit was purchased in 2008 for a considerable amount of money. I checked the Dual Website for up-dates and it said they were in the process of being put on the web! Over 30 days later, I checked the web again and there were no up-dates available yet. So I called Dual and inquired about map up-dates and was told I would have to purchase one for $85 and they would send me a new SD card with the up-dated maps! I ask how they could sell a new unit with out-dated maps without offering at least the first up-date free, because the unit was sold with outdated maps. I was told that was the industry standard and that was my only option if I wanted to use my unit with up-dated maps. I ask what was the date of the up-dated maps they were trying to sell me and after several stutters and pauses I received a don't worry about it take my word it is up-dated.The end of this ordeal is the unit is still collecting dust in my catch-all drawer and I never will buy anything from Dual again! Buyer Beware!
This is perfect for me works cool giving nice clear powerful sound.. Mantains a low temperture and at max Power.. works fine.. wanna upgrade to BL200 and BLX3500M
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.
We are pleased with the price for the 34 Lexmark High Yield printer ink cartridges purchased thru Amazon.com. A good value for the price when ink cartidges are so high. A better value than Staples or Office Max.
Even on the smallest length these headphones feel a bit loose on my head, but they're secure enough to stay in place. They are extremely comfortable on the ears and I have had no problems with sound quality or volume.
Hello.1 star is too much for this product. This product, the Lexar LEJDF4GB JumpDrive FireFly - 4GB Capacity, worked for about 3 weeks before it failed completely with about $3,000 worth of data loaded on it. I had just enough time to load it with data before offloading. I paid $27.50 for this product and as you read on you'll see it cost me alot more.Of course, I contacted the LEXAR company about their product many times to get assistance with the problem. Their online chat service just walked me through useless steps to confirm that their product was defective. Only one time, did they answer my numorous emails, claiming that their "tool" to respond to customers was not working before. The LEXAR company's one time response suggested that I take their defective drive to a data recovery service ($300 minumum cost to me) and then after the data recovery (if possible) I should reformat their defective drive for reuse. Even with that "disfunctional tool" problem they had behind us, LEXAR has never responded again to my requests for assistance with their defective product.I have purchased a data recovery program at 3X the cost of the LEXAR jumpdrive to rescue my data. Everyone agrees, I would be insane to take LEXAR's suggestion to reformat their defective drive so that I can relive this entire time-consuming and costly situation over again. The best and safest place for this product is to drop it in the closest trash can.Thank you for letting me share my shopping experience with you and let you know how dissatisfied I am with the LEXAR company and it's worthless, time-consuming, and very expensive product. Did you notice that it has a 2-year limited warranty? LEXAR makes no attempt to honor that. Buyer Beware!A Very Dissatisfied Customer,Flash Disk Professional User4GB Jumpdrive Firefly JDFF4GB-431 (Retail Package)
I bought this for my husband who carries a MacBook Pro. He has carried it every day for over a year and still loves it. He has said he wished it had a little more room for other stuff, but he appreciates its streamlined size-- so I guess it might have to be one or the other! I would say this bag is incredibly durable and useful since my husband is definitely not gentle with his bags at all and it looks the same as it did the day we bought it.
I bought this for my mom after having one for myself for a good year or so. It's an excellent portable music player that has a decent memory size and audio quality. It was primarily for jogging and on-the-go listening, but it quickly became used for transferring files between computers and recording audio.*I'm not a huge audiophile, so I can't say how great the sound is, but it sounded fine to my ears. I had no trouble with the audio quality.* The build quality is excellent, and with a sleeve, seems indestructible. I've dropped this so many times without issue, and it just keeps working flawlessly.* The player can freeze from time to time, and I'm not sure why. This isn't due to dropping it (it happened from the start), but it's infrequent enough that it doesn't bother me. When it does happen, I just press the reset button (which prompts the library to have to rebuild itself, which can be annoying as it takes longer with the more songs you have).* Charges can take a long time, and on top of that, you can't charge it with any generic USB plug-in (I have one in my car). It needs to be charge via computer only (and possibly a compatible AC adapter), but not some random USB port can be built-in on various non-iPhone-type music docks.* Don't watch videos on this device; it sucks. But why would you on such a tiny screen?* Radio works as good as any car radio without its antennae (so don't use it in a parking lot or under bridges).* I HATE the Creative music suite, it crashes constantly, slow to transfer/encode files, and it just generally badly designed. Avoid installing this and just drag-and-drop your files into your device, it'll be much less painful.
I wanted to start with some basic infrared photography, this filter works great for starting out. Tip for using this filter, set focus without the filter on, then add the filter. I found best results in the middle of the day when the sun is bright. Creative new look on the world.
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.
After using boss products, I will never go back to another brand. The best feature is the RCA cable. Its run as a single shielded cable and only separates when it gets to its terminals. Very pleased.
First Review ***These headphones have amazing sound and bass, and I loved them for the week that I had them. I used them every day. But they have horrible durability, because they are held together by one small plastic piece, and mine broke. I am currently looking at sturdier ones like the G.I. or Hesh.3 Months Later *****I decided on re-ordering these headphones with the Snoop Dogg style. Since I have gotten them, they have worked great and have not broken. I think the reason they broke the first time is because the clasp that holds them together is weak, and when you fold them up it is exposed and can easily snap off making it so you can not clasp it together. I DO very much suggest that you get these, just keep them unfolded. The bass is amazing and you can feel the subwoofers if you turn them up about halfway, but i dont suggest you turn them all the way. These headphones turned out to be great. Im suing them as I write this.
I bought this with one thing in mind - powering my iPod Touch on Transatlantic flights. When you watch videos, it really sucks the juice out of the internal battery on the iPod and you will be lucky to watch 2 whole movies on one charge. With this battery pack, I was able to watch 2 movies plus listen to several hours of music.The only caveat I can add is that the instructions say that it will power the unit, but not charge the internal battery. When I plugged it into my iPod with a nearly exhausted battery, it did indeed charge the internal battery pack. This is not a big deal because it did what it promised which is a fairly inexpensive way to extend my time.
I received these headphones as a gift after asking for a pair of headphones for studio/recording use. They are not that. These are meant for someone who snowboards or skis, listens to hip hop or rap, and wants to look 'cool'. Bro, you will be the sikkest dude to shred the gnar in these, but that's about it.Basics:-Clumsy-Bad bass tones-Poor qualityDetails:For starters, they are clumsy as all get out. They are modeled after a transformer, and can fold up into a more 'portable' size, but do not fit incredibly comfortably (especially if you have a large dome like me). The cord has a controller thing on it for the 'subwoofer', which bangs into everything and weighs you down. Taking them on and off is damn near impossible, because they fold up every time you move them. Not good for listening to tracks while recording.The sound quality on these headphones are about their only somewhat redeeming quality: they have a nice (hot) seal around your ears, so they block out sound pretty well. They have zero bass to them unless you turn the 'subwoofer' on, though - this requires fumbling with the cord wad thing and burns through a AA battery in about a week if not turned off. Even when the bass is turned on, it is not a true sub, but a vibrating subwoofer, which means that it gets the really low frequencies, but no mid lows. This means that unless you listen to hip hop, you're not going to get a good tone - again very bad for recording.The quality of these guys is the last and final straw in why they are not very good. A month after getting them, the input plug started to have issues, and now it has to be held in place to hear anything other than weird (kind of spooky) tones - that is, after 20 minutes of fiddling to try to get it right. It's like playing with rabbit ears on an old TV, but worse. Worst possible quality for a studio headphone.Recap:-These look super tight, yo.-clumsy-more low end bass than one ever needs-mine broke-not for the studio
I've got two of these - one for me (D60) and one for my son (D3000). It works great with either camera. It's simple and the storage pouch (which goes on the camera strap) makes it very convenient to have at all times. I love it for long exposure/low light work.
If you have owned one of the Rio MP3 players you will know what this means. I have owned two Cali's (256)- one return and the one I am throwing in the garbage. After several attempts to upgrade the system through their website to no avail. (Often called the upgrader bug). Cool design and very comfortable, but does not work. Go to their website (...) and you can read for yourself some very frustrated users.
I have this model monitor (in a tan cabinet) and mine is a very good montor. However, by no stretch of the imagination can this be called a flat-screen monitor. This description is misleading and should be changed. One can even see the curve in the photo.
I purchased this about a month and a half ago, I like it. I bought it for my gateway desktop. I looked around at local stores, couldn't find the item anywhere. I would buy again and do recommend the item to others. The only two things I wish were different is that it had a turn off switch (without unplugging) and that it was a little less wide (plugs on top and bottom instead of across from one another). It's very flat but about 4/5 inches wide so between furniture and a wall will make a small space when things are plugged in. Nice looking product though. Overall very good product.
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!
Was not what I expected; not HD compatible. Had to get the more expensive cable from local electronics store, don't wast you time.
I used to use only HP printers, but I read some very good reveiws for the NEC printers. This printer very well backed up these claims and performed better than I expected and outperformed my HP printers in speed and print quality. You can not find a better sub printer than this one. The memory expansion options are also a plus because you can use regular simms or EDO memory and these can be found virtually anywhere. The only downside is that because NEC is not a well known brand for printers, finding accessories such as toner is not as easy compared to the other better known printer manufacturers.
Maybe I'm naive, but I have never heard of the Sangean brand before - So when I started doing initial research for a shower radio, this brand wasn't on my radar. Thanks to the reviews that I read, I ended up buying this one! It works great - my old shower radio (an analog) didn't get the greatest reception in the shower - this radio, with its long flexible antenna, gets all the stations in. It's also great for bringing on our boat! I've had no problems with the radio since I purchased it, and highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good value.
This is a really good camera for its price. Good sound, good picture. I like how it sits on top of my monitor too ).
Unit # 1 functioned briefly, returned for replacement . Amazon service excellent.Unit #2..functioned 4 months then deteriorated in both VHS and DVD circuits . Repeatedly tried on-line service with Panasonic with no response . Provided S/N a number of times; Panasonic continued to re-request it . Tried phone service..NEVER- got to a human voice . Waits 45 " . Located Panasonic service in Charlotte ; returned unit twice before successful operation . They claim bad quality parts from Panasonic .Basic problem : when playing back a dubbed RAM disk , unit would stop and reverse at 2min. 52 sec playback time . No one had a technical explanation for this ! "Fixed" it by reversing all dubbed disks to 00, then playing . Local technician says, "something's wrong" but still no real solution .I have been faithful Panasonic customer for 30 years and this is the worst ever. Very,very disapointed . I won't hold by breath awaiting a call from Panasonic Customer Service...but am apprehensive how long the unit will operate .
No issues with this product. I plugged it in, it worked, and I never thought about it again.It isn't shown in the pictures, but the device plugs in with a somewhat bulky transformer-type AC plug for power. This is the kind of plug that covers half of the next outlet on a power strip. Of course this is only annoying if you are running out of room on your power strip.
Everything was looking great.The shipping was fine with a little delay.The device is awesome, its small with big sound and good quality.And the design is simple and this is what I like about it, with enough 512mb flash memory.But...The only main problem that makes me mad is that it came with dead battery. I tried to charge it many times with the provided USB charger but it's only working when the power is plugged in.
I bought this printer to replace an Epson which died after just about two years. I had never owned a HP printer before, I only knew they had a good reputation and years of experience in making printers. The C6180 seemed to fit all of my needs so on blind faith alone I pulled the trigger.From the minute I took the printer out of the box I knew I was dealing with quality. HP provides both a thick manual and a very well laid out quick start guide. Within literally 10 minutes I went from removing the stickers on the printer, to configuring my wireless network, to printing a test page. In my opinion HP totally nails the concept of "user-friendly".A half-hour after unpacking the unit I had my PC set up to print and scan wirelessly, along with two Apple Macbooks. HP provides CDs for both Windows and Mac in the box, along with instructions of where to go to get Vista drivers. The Windows installation has easy/expert options, where the expert settings allow you not to install all of the bundled software (scanner, photo library, etc) which gets HP major kudos from me. My only complaint with the OS X installation is that it requires a manual step for adding the printer in the control panel that I didn't find completely user-friendly. It also leaves the fax driver as the default, which I found confusing when I went to print for the first time.When it's up and humming, the printer is dead easy to use. Via WiFi I am able to print and scan from my couch. The colors and photo printing are truly beautiful. I expected no less than 100% from HP and they delivered. I've not tried the fax capabilities as I do not fax often, so I cannot comment on the fax quality or ease of use.Overall it was a wonderful experience setting this printer up. HP is one of the few companies out there (Apple being another) that genuinely focus on giving the user an easy, user-friendly, setup. For that I salute them.
good solid sound. little bucks. this interconnect won't scare Kimber and any of the higher end Audio Quest cables, but for 15 foot interconnects, they are a very good buy. I'm using them to run music from an iMac through a DAC and into a tube amp and then old school planar speakers.
An in-line fuse, a waterproof relay and receiver plug were the only things that I ordered thru Amazon from a company called Parts Express and the parts were shipped to me via Fed-ex who in Orlando handed the package of to the clowns of the U.S.Postal service, Well after 10 days of holding the package they returned it to Parts Express in Ohio. After almost 2 weeks of not receiving my small package I did the whole tracking thing right up thru the Fed-Ex to USPS handoff and everything went blank so I went directly to Parts Express, who instantly hooked me up with a customer service person, found the problem and the M.I.A. pieces and droped shipped me a whole new order while they waited for the old order to be returned to them, and they ate all the shipping costs, Never have I seen a more professional company work so hard or fast for a tiny $ 11.00 order from a customer with no history with them, next time I am in need they will surly get my repete business. ( 2-thumbs way up )
Unfortunately, the digital clear filter had a couple of scratches on it, rendering it useless.
I used the cheaper (model 600) version for a year to record video sound tracks. It gave satisfactory quality and sensitivity, but it uses an RCA jack, and getting it to work reliably required a lot of time and effort with the Creative Soundblaster console. This model gives the same or better quality, and it's genuine plug-and-play. And, unlike some USB peripherals, it suffers no voltage-drop failure when connected through a hub or with a USB extension cable.I should emphasize that I've recorded only narration, so I can't speak to its responsiveness in the full sound spectrum required for musical recording.ANY piece of tech (from a paper clip to the space shuttle) that actually works the way it is supposed to gets 5 stars from me.
I bought this system about 4 months ago and am pretty happy with it. I'm using it in a 14'x22' Family Room and I'd say for a room that size something with a little more power might be even better. But the sound quality and performance has been very impressive for the price. The remote could be designed a little more user friendly, and more inputs would be useful.I shopped around before buying this and found that in order to get something with better specs, performance, and features I would have had to spend at least $150 more. I really think this is the best value out there in the $200 to $300 range.
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.
I have run about 300 pages through this machine so far. I just got a low ink warning but I cannot say how low it is because some printers sound false alarms when you still have quite a bit of ink remaining. Anyway if it is already running out of ink this is going to be expensive. Because I am very happy with the machine so far I ordered a refill kit from inksell.com so that will cut way down on the ink costs. There are settings available to adjust the margins and other things but I haven't tried them yet. The quality is very good! The machine is quiet and easy to set up and use.
Pros -- Configurable compartments.- Tons of pockets and straps!- Looks good.- Good price, cheaper than stores I went to.Cons -- No "obvious" place to hook on a tripod, but this is VERY minor.- I accidentally ordered "rush" shipping which jacked up my price a bit.
Wrong size for the Uniden phones I was trying to fit - too wide. The Amazon guides said they would work and they were a great price, but...
I have recently been looking for the perfect PDA. I've tried the Visor Platinum, Visor Edge, Jornada 548, and the Sony Clie PEG-300. This unit seems to me to be faster than them all. I noticed a small lag when switching applications with the other units, but don't notice any using the m505.The screen is excellent in my opinion. I can easily read it in any lighting conditions with judicious use of the backlight. The other units had useless backlights or were impossible to view in daylight. Another huge bonus with this unit is that the backlight illuminates the Graffiti area. I don't recall any of the other Palm OS units that I tried have this feature.The new notepad application that the unit comes with is a value added application. Adding the capability to draw and add notes anywhere on the screen is extremely convenient.And finally the unit comes with software in the box to work with Excel and Word documents, I would have had to purchase this software additionally with the other Palm OS units.I'm extremely picky about the equipment I buy, and in my humble opinion this is the best unit that you can buy!
I bought one in the middle of last December, and I noticed immediately that the TV had couple of defects. It has been especially difficult to deal with Phillips customer relation department: 1) There is no supervisor: when I ask for supervisor, I was told by 3 different person on 3 different occasion that she is the highest level person over there I can speak to; 2) There is no "authorized" repair services available in my state, TEXAS, and it took them long time to "authorize" one to try to fix my TV. 3) I can not say that I am happy about the repair service they provided so far. My TV is still not fixed, yet.Good luck with your purchase.
Great quality for the price. I bought 4 pair so I could always find some and not worry too much about losing.
This tripod is good for small family movies. It keeps the camera stable like a tripod is supposed to do. I would recomend this tripod for someone who needs a tripod and at the same time wants to save money.
Not much to say about this adapter. It works. Plug and play. It's about 6 inches long. Perfect. :-)
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'm very happy with this tripod. All movements are fluid and smooth. The locks are positive and easy to use. Comes with a quick release setup for the camera. Also, comes with a good quality shoulder bag to carry it in.
This is a great speaker that has alot of bass. I have 2 in a vented enclosure in my '96 Taurus. I'm pushing them on a 4500 watt Power Acoustik amp with a 5 farad capacitor. These speakers will hit!!! They have great sound quality. Even tho they have a lot of bass there is still more to be desired.
The Linksys wireless router was defective and it did not work from the first day that I bought it.( Thanks to Amazon for helping me return it ). I had a Linksys wireless router earlier (1.5 years ago ) and that was also not very effective....I would not buy this product again.
I purchased this a couple months ago and put it in my travel bag as a "just in case" charger. I should have tried it out first, but I didn't bother thinking that a charger is a charger - what could go wrong?Well, it turns out that this unit won't charge or power any of my USB devices. My Motorola Droidx won't charge, my son's iPhone won't charge, and it won't power my magicJack phone unit either. I could go on, but you get the point.I've tossed this one and am looking for another. I do NOT recommend this device.
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nice player...bought for my fiance... she love it... liked the sound its awesome...n headsets r also great.... comes with whole lotta accessories....
Originally rated as 5-stars.This unit bricked after 17 months of use.Unsatisfactory...period.Two stars for the 17 months life span.Details from before it stopped working follow:The ever-increasing size of full resolution digital photographs have rapidly expanded my external storage requirements. This device replaced a 2 year-old 200 GB WD external drive that performed flawlessly (and was never powered off) for over two years.Obviously the test of a hard drive comes over time, and I've just started using this....but here's the "out of the box" experience:-Under a recent install of Windows XP SP2, it was immediately recognized by the OS and assigned a drive letter.-I copied the included utilities and backup software to my desktop, and did a full format from FAT32 to NTFS. This was to accommodate some video files greater than 4 GB in size.-After reformatting, I moved the included Google desktop, backup software and "power button/capacity gauge LED" back to the new WD HD.-The included backup software, EMC Retrospect HD v 2 is OK. I was already using a different program that I'm already familiar with [...] "Second Copy 2000", and that I think SC 2000 has a slightly better interface. But: the important thing is to use something!-The Premium edition's capacity gauge is cute, but of course your OS is going to tell you how much free space you have anyway...-The drive is very quiet, and I love that it powers off and on with the PC.WD has a good reputation for hard drives. Any vendor can sell you a lemon though.Works just fine off of a power strip too...100-day update (May 26)This drive handles various daily and weekly backups (full and differential) flawlessly. Excellent value for the price.
You must first install the software, then shut down, then install card, then power up and configure. Unfortunately, you cannot install the software if you are running any version of Vista. D-Link tech support apologizes for this known issue and suggests downloading their Vista driver Beta which they describe as 'unstable.' Huh?
I gave this to my son and he's very happy with it, so I am too.
I brought this card for my Sansa Clip a year ago and I love it. It has held up for a year and does its job. I have not had a problem with it yet.
After owning one of these for a year, I can safely say that this is an outstanding TV for watching DVD's, or for watching HD cable or Satellite, provided you properly adjust the input resolution on your box, otherwise it won't work at all.
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.
This is a great concept in theory, but it does not work. The straps began rip appart the second week I had this bag. And, I don't even have that much stuff in it. There is no place for a tripod. And, the compartments are very inneficient. :(
I like this bag a lot. The only drawback for me is that it cannot hold two camera bodies with lenses attached AND a 70-200 2.8 Canon lens! I removed the Canon name badge so the bag looks like just another backpack. I do not like advertising I have expensive gear on me!UPDATE: I can no longer recommend this bag. The zippers become loose over time and it can open by itself. I had this happen to me and one of my cameras hit the ground! The damage was mostly cosmetic (thankfully), but without some sort of retaining clips, the bag "can" open unexpectedly after years of use. A fail safe measure is to use something to secure the two zippers together. Good for light use, but not for day to day professionals. I liked it because of its small size and unassuming appearance.
This model has some issues.First is that the Bluetooth USB device is finicky with my BIOS. I own a Dell XPS and this item worked fine for several weeks, but when I upgraded the BIOS the OS would freeze on the splash screen. After several weeks on the phone with Dell I decided to roll back the BIOS myself -since the problem correlated with the upgrade. It fixed the problem but now I'm stuck with a BIOS I can't upgrade.Second is the battery situation. These are chewing through new batteries at a rate that exceeds KB&M; that don't have a recharging station. It's annoying that the whole purpose of me getting this set was to avoid this very thing. I'd easily consider it might be my particular set, but since I have 3 sets on 3 different computers... and that they all have this problem... yeah.The third problem is trivial but a little annoying. The KB is supposed to light up when you use it and fade out when you're away from it. It's hit or miss but the only time I ever take notice is when I'm gaming (in the dark of course) and I can't see the keys. I should look to see if there is a key to turn the lights on, otherwise I hope they fix this on the next model.Fourth is where the engineers decided to plug the power into the docking station cord. It's only a few inches from the docking station which creates this knot where the cord splits into a power cord and a USB cord. Aside from it being ugly, it always catches on edge of my desk when I need to connect the station to my KB since the charge doesn't last too long (see problem #2).Lastly, the middle mouse wheel is hideous. It takes way too much pressure to push down on if you need to use it for middle-clicking. I use several 3D programs that require a middle click feature, so I'm now having to use another USB mouse when I work in a program that requires it.Overall this thing is built for the casual computer user and looks really, really nice (surprising in spite of the power cord knot and that MS rarely manufactures aesthetically appealing products)... anyone creating 3D art should look for something better suited for more-than-casual-use, especially if a middle-click feature is required to operate your software or game.Cheers.Oh, if you need to access your BIOS then keep an old fashioned KB&M; nearby since none of the keystrokes on the 8000 register until the OS loads.
I got the bag as a christmas present and it has COMPLETELY fallen apart due to manufacterer crappiness. BUY something else!
The cable works great.. I haven't compared it with other brands, I've always used Monster... but you won't miss with this one.
The product is solid, nothing to make you cry if lost, stolen or broken. Just glad I didn't have to ship back for refund.
I use my card mainly in the office and it works pretty well there. It was very easy to setup. I use it with 128-bit encryption. I haven't setup a network @ home so I dont know how it would work there. If how it works in the office is any indication, then I am sure that it would do a great job. I dont have any problems with link quality/strength. Only time I have had a problem is when I was moving between floors. It lost connection for a while. Apart from that one incident, its worked like a charm.
Product was as advertised.
I just re-installed this card after switching to a 3Com Etherlink 3C900B-TPO NIC. My idea was that the 3Com was supposed to perform better on my Cable Modem then anything else. WRONG! I had frequent lockups in my system (AMD Athlon &quot;classic&quot; 750 &amp; Tyan S2380 Motherboard w/256Mb PC-133 SDRAM) from the first moment I booted in the new drivers. The 3Com was not nearly as fast as the Linksys. This NIC is rated tops by PC World, and I agree.
I liked that this product had a duel alarm that you could choose a different wake up function for each of the alarms. However, I like to wake up to the radio and I couldn't get ONE radio station to come through. FM or AM. Maybe the product I received was faulty; I tried it in every corner of my bedroom and only got static. It went straight back, so I have nothing to say about any of the other functions because I didn't keep it long enough to try them out.
Decent Bass, very limited high range, distorted midrange.Did improve as time when on, but not that great as others describe.better than my existing in ear headphone.Full size headphones used are sony MDR-V6, not even close to these headphones.Very stupid short cord, too short for any device or person.Excellent noise reductionIf you accidently yank out an earpiece, it is a very painfull event.
I was looking for a "Top of the line" consumer product - and have had good luck with Garmin aviation products in the past - so I thought the GPSMAP 60CSx was a good choice.Though the unit does have some nice features - but it has some glaring deficiencies that must be acknowledged for the sake of would-be buyers.NO MAPS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT. OK - there is a "base map" that comes with it - but it only includes major highways. Even in a "big city" there aren't enough streets shown to figure out where you are with any degree of precision. In rural areas or small towns - you will appear to be out in a field when you're actually walking down Main street. The "Base Map" included is nothing but a tease - COMPLETELY worthless.THE "OPTIONAL" MAPS ARE EXPENSIVE - Figure on spending at least $60 for a detailed map that includes the lower 49 (lower 49?! Wonder if that includes Hawaii or???)This is just plain "cheap" on Garmin's part. The POS Nextar GPS I bought for $59 2 years ago has detailed maps included. Can't Garmin do you the same courtesy when you spend $2oo+ for their "premium" GPS?THE INCLUDED MICRO SD CHIP IS TOO SMALL TO DOWNLOAD A MAP TO. Geesh guys - thanks for the "free" 1GB Micro SD chip. Too bad the smallest map takes 1.2GIG! I had to go out and buy one for $15. Isn't your customer's convenience worth that much?YOU CAN'T DOWNLOAD MAPS DIRECTLY TO THE GPSMAP 60CSx! That's right - this top of the line product can't just be hooked to your PC with the USB cable to download the upgrades. You have to download the map to the Micro SD with an adapter. Another trap - the software used for downloading doesn't "know" that the GPSMAP 60CSx can't directly accept a download - it implies that it can, then will stubbornly try to do it - making you waste time until it times out with no helpful error message.Garmin's licensing and copy-protection schemes make you jump through quite a few hoops. In spite of the fact you can't download maps directly to this unit - you *MUST* have the unit attached to the PC while you're downloading AS WELL AS having the micro SD attached. Apparently Garmin's software doesn't like Mozilla Firefox either. Trying to use that browser won't show you the option link you need to select the Micro SD as a download destination. Downloading the 1GB+ file - even at DSL speeds - DID take quite a long time. Apparently Garmin's "time remaining" feature on the connection software is schizophrenic - as it bounced between 21 minutes and 45 minutes and a few other random numbers before it finally finished - some large number of hours later - I got tired and went to bed 3 hours after it started downloading. "Maddening" and "Patience-trying" are two good terms for what you will endure installing maps on this device. If I have a Garmin software "engineer" with me when I was doing, I likely would have throttled him before the night was over. It's *THAT* bad.Bitches aside - time will tell how useful this unit is, but if actually using it is near as painful as just installing a map - I don't have high expectationsSo - go ahead and buy this unit in spite of my and other warnings about what it won't do or does poorly. I'm sure it has redeeming qualities I haven't discovered yet - but DO BE ADVISED that getting to any level of basic useability, you WILL be spending another $75+ bucks just for continental US road maps. Topo or international will set you back more.Consider buying a unit where this is included.
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 like this camera case. It fits my camera specifically. The only downside is that the little pocket for the extra memory chip is not very secure. I lost a chip, so I'd advise not using it. Otherwise it is a great camera case. Small & sleek & perfect for your Canon camera outings.
I was a little hesitant to order this item after reading several reviews. But, I made the right decision. The Powermids work as advertised and the response time is as fast as being in the room with your device.
I have had nothing but problems with the CyberHome product I purchased. The machine will not record on timed recordings, sometimes there is color, other times, no. The customer service @ Cyber Home is a joke, no responses. The sound quality leaves much to be desired, and recording quality is not good. You may only use certain types of discs with this machine, I have found only one type to work.
Glad i made the switch from ink to lazer.....dont have to waste time and money to get ink and this does everything i need it to do....i do not need coloUr printouts and so this is perefct. Some people complain it take too long to get ready but i dont see that, seems to get up and ready pretty fast. Small size is also a great help
This scanner has become essential tool for helping me get work done around the office. I have lots of documents, marketing materials, and business cards that need to be scanned for filing as well as sending to my clients. I like the idea of automatically scanning to PDF since it's a standard and my clients prefer that I send information to them in PDF.Before purchasing my ScanSnap I had looked at a flatbed scanner, but quickly came to the conclusion that it would be virtually useless since it can only scan one side of one page at a time. With the automatic document feeder, I can scan both sides of the page at the same time. The speed of the scanning is very fast. This is important to me because most of the documents I work with have more that one page and are often double-sided. I can scan a stack of pages and not have to worry which one is color and which one is black and white since ScanSnap does it for me! I just put the paper in the scanner and press the button.The business card scanning software that comes with this product lets me update my contacts in Microsoft Outlook very easily. So, the bottom line is that I am able to get more done using ScanSnap. And to a small business person like me that matters.I recommend ScanSnap to anyone who needs a reliable document scanner that's easy to use and takes a lot of the complexity out of scanning documents.
The microphone was just what we needed in the classroom. The students are able to record without the background sounds of the classroom. The price was low enough for us to purchase a number of them for use in multiple classrooms.
I feel ashame to review this product, but it's enough to say that whenever I go jogging I see all the joggers enjoying their ipods.
Installation very easy. Comes with a short boom, but wish it were a bit longer or telescopic. But otherwise is solid and well designed.
This product did arrive in good condition, for that I will award two stars.This product represents little information of what it does. I believe it only works with DVI signals having TV-Out.With my component television, the display has inaccurate colors (white is purple), no resolution setting (from 620x480-1280x1024) on many different hZ frequences solved the problem.This product is not intended for a normal video card (as in my Macbook Pro- which works great by the way)
This is great for quick recording for teaching singers, instrumentalists their parts. Easy to use.
For those of you who want a good MP3 player but don't want to be a conformist to the evil communist Apple Empire, go buy the Zune from Microsoft. I love Microsoft and this is another top notch product once again. In a short time the Zune will be on top and Microsoft will rule another market yet again. It's a great product and a must have for any music nut.
Very good value as compared to what I would have to spend locally. Product does a nice job on all my screens and monitors.
This is NOT a touch lamp, though product description says so. Read the most recent reviews. Of about 17 or so reviews since May 24, 2010, as many as 15 says this lamp is NOT a touch lamp! Nevertheless, Amazon.com keeps selling it as a touch lamp! I've been a satisfied Amazon.com buyer for many years, but this is the first time I have encountered something as bad as this.It is a pretty lamp, and is probably worth the price if you don't mind turning it on and off using the conventional switch on the cord. But look for something else if you want a touch lamp. I have returned it for a refund.
I have been waiting almost a year for a windows compatible iPod after returning my Archos 6000 last Christmas (not up to my standards of quality). Well worth the wait. It is not only an object of beauty but a well crafted and executed piece of hardware. The sound quality is great and it is just the right size and weight. Is it perfect? Well no, there are software issues that don't seem to exist in the Mac format due to the highly rated iTunes. But despite it's inferior PC interface (MMJB), it is still the best game in town for the PC. Well worth the price. I can easily find fault in electronics and most usually do. The iPod is as good as it gets. If you can fork over the bucks you won't be disappointed and you will be envied by all who see it.Postscript:If you are having battery drain problems try updating the firmware at the Apple website to the latest version 1.21 and do not set the clock on the ipod.I also had a connection problem with my remote, Apple had a new one in my hands the next day!! Great customer service.
When the iPod mini came out, I really liked it for the reason that it was an iPod that was 50 dollars cheaper and was even smaller then the diminuitive iPod with less space (I didn't have half as much music back then). I would really kill for a bigger iPod mini, but I guess you get what you pay for when it's out. Rio has a 5GB mp3 player thats the size of the iPod mini with some new hard drive, I hope that's in a new iPod mini by christmas. Sometimes I get criticized by owners of the bigger, "less cool" iPod, I think they're just jealous.
I ordered this case originally through Amazon's outlet store, and I was certain (but, unfortunately, the link is gone now), that it said that it held a 15.4" laptop/notebook...which it does (maybe my memory is poor). But the currect description says it holds units over 16 inches wide, with a 17 inch width for the case. Well, that's fine if you're a linebacker for the Greenbay Packers, because this case is HUGE! With it's flap, extra width, and extra pockets, it's a little 'over-kill' for just a simple laptop holder if you're a 'demure', 5'2" lady that wants a sleek, sharp little notebook case for her business meeting. Anyone of small stature is going to look like they're carrying an overnight bag instead of a nice, slim, laptop case. So, if you're petite, and don't want to over-emphasize your small stature, skip this case. If you're a big guy, this case is fine for you.
Very disappointing. Doesn't like to talk to our D-link wireless router; drops the connection frequently and seems unable to pick it back up. Our older wireless-b D-link card performs much better. Since it can perform at times, I suspect it's a software or firmware problem.
This is an excellent player. Besides a robust marketplace software, that let you easily browse your own selection, I think he subscription concept is a fantastic. You just go there download whatever you like and listen, that simple. Besides, if there is something you really like, then just flag it and then you can come back to the marketplace and downright buy it.The player is a little bit on the big side for my taste, but the functionality is so rich that it is worth it evey ounce!On the downside: the earphones are not that good. I plugged it a seinheiser set I own and the sound rocks!
i would like to return it, the camera does not work ...will i be reimbursed my $10 shipping ?
I risked it and everyone was right in the reviews. One battery was dead and the other almost. I should have just thrown four dollars into the air. Use before code made no sense. Just a bunch of random letters
There are a few types of these, but this one requires no dongle (which get thrashed and lost), and does not eat up both slots in your laptop. This has been ideal from the beginning, and I've never had any issues with it. Go for it.
This works great, espically with AC adaptors. Pretty colorful for something you may want to hide. Great price too.
While it does what it might, it does so just barely. I wasted $100
Yes this product is well worth the money I'm using a double monitor set up and one of my monitors doesn't have a hdmi connection just dvi and vga so I wanted the digital performs so I found this cord.. Its well worth the money..
It already got a pair of 7x21 compact binoculars and wanted these ones for bird watching. Unfortunately these ones don't give a sharp image, not even at greater distance to the object. Because they are &quot;Perma&quot; focus there is no way of focusing them to closer objects, let's say 30 feet away. In general, I would not recommend them.
Set up and installation were a breeze...except the unit kept sending incorrect logon info to my ISP. As a result I had to have my password reset by my ISP.Microsoft Tech Support was quick to reach but unable to assist with the problem. Eventually had to return the Network.Check with your ISP to determine which Networking System they support!
I had a little trouble connecting it and getting the other computer to work, but once I did it has been working great ever since.
Ehternet cable cable workled like it shouyld. I saved $$ Why do other stores charge sooo much more?
Although I had to change the address because the product was LATE, it was still a very good purchase.
great remote! had all of my system set up and working with it in no time. very easy to "teach" the remote. overall I'm very happy I went with this instead of the over priced logitech's. fyi my system is directv hd dvr, onkyo receiver, lg lcd tv, & oppo dvd player.
I was searching for a 300mm zoom lens. That's all. Nothing fancy. I was not expecting to get the results that I got. Crisp and clear shots. I shot the moon, flies, birds, spiders, aphids on flowers, basically backyard fauna. The AF is a bit slow, average 1 - 2 seconds compared to the kit lens my D3200 came with (0.5 secs). You definitely need a tripod for 300mm zoom. The lens is not very fast in terms of aperture size, so the shoots need to be adjusted accordingly. The macro mode is great! I did notice some minor chromatic aberrations at full zoom with long exposures in low light at 6400 iso, which sucks. But, for $169, what do you expect? So far, I love it!
I was looking for a large capacity card for my Canon SD600 camera as I've quickly found the video clips that it captures to be a fun an useful feature. I've had good results with other Sandisk Ultra CF cards, so it is already a brand I trust.This card has proven a good match for the SD600. I can get over 700 images or over 17 minutes of video capture on an empty card. It gives me the flexibility to switch between video and image to capture the moment.The USB capability is a great feature as it means I can dump pictures onto a computer without having to worry about a card reader. For a few bucks more than the non-USB card, I think it is definitely worth while.
As ever, the product is excellent and so is the price. We enjoy being able to buy this product at this good price.
I bought this product on a recomendation from my co-workers and I have not been disappointed. I love it!
Hard drives are hard drives. Most users won't notice any difference in them except for two factors:1. If they run out of space, they'll wish they'd bought a larger one.2. If it fails.I had no complaints about the size of this drive. While 160G is considered to be more modest these days, I was fine with the capacity. I have some photos, some music, and a large number of text files. I bought this drive to replace the drive of an older desktop that we occasionally use for web-browsing, storing photos and email.What bothers me is that the drive, used very lightly, crashed in less than one year of installation. I would expect better from a brand name drive like Western Digital. I'll try to post later when I check the warranty of the drive and how Western Digital handles it.
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.
An outstanding computer. It has been one of the best purchases I've made on-line.
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've had several of these drives, and they work well. But if you carry it in your pocket with your keys, it will soon look like crap as the silver paint comes off. On one of mine, the write-protect switch became intermittent, and finally wouldn't allow the drive to be written to. The LED should be on the end so that it can be seen regardless of the PC's socket orientation. Finally, if you use the key ring to secure it to a belt loop or something, if the two parts become separated, all you're left with is the cap!
I used to use a more expensive pair and bought these to have in the car. I have switched and these a my primary pair. Very clear.
The Canon multifunction printer has been easy to set up and use. This purchase replaced a Canon Multipass 730 - I especially appreciated the duplex printer/copier function and the second paper feed! The only negative I would report is the lack of an adequate driver for Mac OS network connected computer - This lack kept me from sharing the printer from my Windows Server with the Macs in my network.
I am a long distance runner who spends hours on the road each week getting ready for Triathlons and Marathons. Music is important to my runs as it helps keep me on pace and at the same time help the miles dissapear more quicky. And before I bought the mini ipod I must admit that I suffered from Ipod envy. I loved the interface and the ease of use of the big unit but to my mind they were too big and too bulky for long distance running. Instead, I made due with products like the Rio Cali and a couple of others that were fine units but had limited memory and difficult user interface. Needless to say I was very excited with Apple introduced the Mini Ipod. In fact, I got one on the first day they were available. The unit was everything I hoped for...lots of space for a variety of music...good interface and small enough to fit on my arm. It was great in fact until about two months after I got the unit when it broke. As I had bought the extended warrantee I did not worry. I called Apple and they sent out a box for me to ship my unit back to them for repair. Well that was two months ago and my unit still is back. They first time they sent it back to me still not operating. Then they botched sending me a new box to ship the unit back to them not once but twice. And, now I just sit waiting for the unit to be sent back to me.Considering what I paid for the unit, the fact that I also bought the extended warrantee and that I have been able to use the unit two months out of four, I can not possibly reccomend this unit to anyone.
If you're tired of small portable radios sounding like the brodcast comes from an old beer can you might look at this little gem. Not only good sound from a tiny box but a good tuner as well. Not as portable as the usual portable and more expensive... You get what you pay for.
The official HP cartridge for the HP LaserJet 1012 costs just over $60 or so, this one was just over $10. At that steep of a discount, I wasn't sure about it but what the hell. I got it, installed it and printed with no problems. It works great and the printed pages look great. I've used the original cartridge that came with the printer since 2003. So, since this is rated to get 50% more pages... it's going to be a while before I can judge the yield. :) Besides not being able to judge that yet, everything is perfect.
I have had this system for a LONG time and it is an overall good sounding and looking system but........Down Points:1.When changing chapters on DVD or tracks on CDs it has a click.2.Sometimes when the "click" comes the screen will freeze for 1 second then resume normal.3.The DVD player itself doesn't have a good enough selection of buttons to use if you somehow "misplace" the remote.*hint*hint*.4.When trying to change from DVD mode to radio to AUX 1 and 2 it takes about 3 to 4 seconds for the full transition to each mode.5.The volume can get loud but that is about it,not enough boom.6.Without the remote you can only function volume, play, pause, next chapter, previous chapter, on/off, function, and band/shuffle.7.The on/off is weird because it has the same function as the PS2 does, on the PS2 if you hold the green button for 2 seconds it will go into off/standby mode,then on the back of the system is a shut off power supply button. The DVD player is like that because if you want to turn it off but stilll be able to turn it off using the remote you can shut off power by pushing power on the remote but if you don't have the remote or you want to cut off power supply(unable to turn on with remote this way) you have to push the click in /click out power button on the front of the system.This is pretty much all of the bad/good stuff. I might have forgot something but all well.
After loosing my PS3 and Xbox 360 to power surges, I decided I need something to protect my devices. This allowed me to plug my power strips into an outlet and be protected.
I ordered this battery since my old one starts having problem after 5+ years use. I was worried about the quality. But it turned out the quality is good. The delivery time is quick as well. So far I am very satisfied.
I bought this for the bedroom. It's a perfect size, any bigger would be overkill. It remains one of the few medium-sized LCD flat-panels on the market that has native 1080p capability, which means that BluRay looks great on it, as well as upconverted standard-definition DVDs. Easy set-up, but be forewarned that the stand is not attached when you get the set, so you have to lay the TV flat onto a bed and attach the stand using supplied bolts. Just be careful that nothing is under the set when you lay it down to attach the stand. The factory adjustments are fine, but you can also set it to automatically adjust with the ambient light conditions. Motion is handled well with this set, and it is BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT. Color is accurate, and I have not noticed any of the banding issues raised with some Sharp TVs. This is now considered last year's model, so keep on the lookout for clearance deals. All in all, highly recommended.
Probably couldn't get much better at this price range. Bass adjustment is located on the subwoofer which is a pain if you like to adjust your bass level for different applications. Moving the bass control beside the volume adjustment knob would be a huge improvement. Overall very good quality when you are in front of the speakers, not as good when you're not. But for the money, I can't complain.
Bought one of these since it was the cheapest way to try out the concept.I have had it on my desk for a few weeks but really havent given it a full tryout - I use the mouse out of habit. It is heavy but when I pull up on it can still lift off the desk. Obviously the version with the heavy base wouldnt do this but I didnt want to spend that much money to try it out.Seems like a well constructed unit with good drivers so far - have used on both Solidworks 07 and 09
Buyers please note:You will not be able to use both the keyboard AND mouse at the same time with this wireless system. For example, should you need to hold down the SHIFT key and drag (selecting multiple objects, constrained selection, etc.), you will not be able to do so. The following comes from a Kensington Support Rep:&lt;QUOTE&gt;Dear Kensington Customer,The mouse and the keyboard communicate with a single receiver. When perfoming such functions both the devices send signals to the receiver. The receiver cannot identify the signals and send it back to both devices at a time. To avoid conflicts it is advisable to use one wireless device at a time rather than both at the same time.Regards,Kensington Technical Support.&lt; END QUOTE&gt;I found this to be a significant enough design flaw that I asked Amazon to take the product back as a return. Again, you will not be able to use the COMMAND, SHIFT, or other modifier keys in combination with mouse movements.If this is not a concern for you, then disregard.
This Product that I have purchased was really good. I ordered it on Sunday and recived it on Monday with standard shipping. Plus there was also free air mail upgrade, Its also a great price for two inks !
I needed a bag that would hold my table-top tripod, batteries, charger, memory cards, books, cords and cables, wide-angle and telephoto lenses, filters... oh and the digital camera too!The tripod folds down to 9.5&quot;x4&quot; so the first requirement was to find a bag with an interior length of at least 9.5&quot; and width of 4&quot;. I stacked the camera, battery charger and lenses on top of the tripod and found I needed a bag at least 5.5&quot; high. When I saw the specs on this bag, it was perfect, 10&quot;L x 4.5&quot;W x 6&quot;H. So, I must admit that the reason I purchased the bag was the size.Upon receiving the bag I was amazed at the quality and craftsmanship for such a low price. The seams and zippers are all double stitched. The shoulder strap and handle are made of extra heavy materials. The ultrathick padding is exceptional. Again I'll say, quality and craftsmanship are the best.After putting everything in the bag including the Olympus C-2040 Zoom digital camera I have room to spare.
I tried two of them out for the first time at a reception. was ready to start playing music and NOTHING. Thank god I still had my old "livewires" as a back up. The Speakon connections are cheap and dont really fit right and click normally to amps. I will throw them away.
Its so fustrating, you type the same numbers in from examples you get different answers. Is this machine or a joke, I taught of giving this machine a second chance I bought another Caculator even that turned to be junk, wrong calculations.... TI what a llooser.STAY away if you want to pass your CFAIf I use it for my CFA exam i am sure I will fail.
I had been looking at these "upscale" radio/CD units for a few weeks, and decided on the Cambridge model because of price. Bad Idea. After exchangeing the radio twice on the first day due to problems with the display, I finaly got one that worked long enough for me to live with it. I was not only disapointed in it's sound, but it's radio reception was horrible. My bedroom is of average size, and the salesman told me I should be able to enjoy music through out my apartment at a relitivly moderate volume. Wrong. I had to adjust the bass to it's lowest setting for it to sound half way decent. Long story short, it went back, and I ponied up the difference for the Bose model. It plays my MP3 files with no hassle and I can plug my iPod right into it. You get what you pay for, and this is no different, the Bose unit sounds 500% better than this piece of junk. As for the reviewer who suggested Sony, the only problem with that is that I want GOOD sound. Sony may be great in the video dept. but thier audio products leave a lot to be desired.
I bought this plate and adapter many years ago to mount my video camera to my RC2 heads / convert another tripod to the RC2 system. Once the RC2 plates are locked in they work as advertised.I have had good success using the Manfrotto 322RC2 joy stick and a couple of 3229 monopod RC2 compatible heads for years and recently purchased a 498RC2 ball head for my SLR's. At this point I could not see using anything other than the RC2 system in the future. You cannot beat the functionality or stability for the quality you get at this price.Also, If you don't have a video camera and need the plates (mount with the pin) but want a sturdy quick release for your SLR's get the plate with out the pin., (but this pin can easily be removed) to use with compatible heads.
Works as advertised. I'm using it with my iPhone. drained the iPhone battery down, then connected it to the Maxell battery pack w/ 4 AA Duracell batteries. It played a video at 50% volume for 4.5 hours. Probably could have gone another hour, but I got tired of waiting for when it'd died. All the attachments dont fit the iphone, but I just need the battery pack itself.
This does work and sound great. I bought this last September. It does play my atrac, mp3 and audio cds well, haven't had any skips or anything. For burning an atrac cd with the sonic stage software, that is very troublesome though. So I am sticking to mp3 discs, and regular audio cds.The buttons are a little hard to press on the side. I think it does have good bass, when you find the setting you like.I prefer using an AC adaptor 4.5 V Using two AA batteries only lasted me a couple weeks playing mp3 discs, a couple hours each use.I dont use the headphones it came with, I use sony model mdr-cd180
I have always been afraid of getting lost in a strange town.The Garmin StreetPilot c530 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is the best purchase I have ever treated myself to.Now I feel confident I will always find my way.
This takes very nice pictures, and outpost.com/Fry's has it for 99 bucks! Picked up a 256 Duo (DIFFERENT from the normal Sony memory stick...had to return the one we bought the same day as the camera!) from outpost.com as well for 50 bucks after shipping and rebate, and started snapping pictures...475 2MP pictures on the 256 stick. The only thing we regret is that it does not have a zoom. Never really used the zoom on our other camera (Olympus C211...huge but cool) so didn't worry this time. Went to a concert and the pictures from there were worthless. Oops, but knew there was no zoom going into the purchase. Also purhased the little black case that is available from Sony, and it goes nicely on my hip. Very cool camera...fun and we love it!
This looked like a good product, so I ordered three. I thought that would make up for the high shipping & handling charge of $3.99. When they arrived, shipped in a small envelope, 4 oz. first class, costing them a whopping $1.39, they had charged me $3.99 each for a total shipping-handling charge of $11.97. To top that off, out of the three, only two worked. Want to get ripped off for junk and robbed for shipping, buy from Amazon and BlueProton. Amazon shows you an invoice before you push the final purchase button and even emails you one. Does it show shipping charges? Not way.
You can put two batteries simultaneously in the MH-19. But the batteries are not charged simultaneously. First, one is charged, then the other is charged.The MH-19 is priced at $114.95 plus $8.95 for shipping.The MH-18 is priced at $39.46 with free prime shipping.You should buy two MH-18, have the ability to charge simultaneously, AND save $44.96.My MH-19 is several years old, and it has operated flawlessly; however, the price to value ratio is wrong. I have several MH-18, and they are just as reliable.
These Bose stands work great. Heavy duty base, easy install, hardware included for easy speaker attachment. Skinny, sleek design makes for a modern look. Not bulky. Awesome stands!
This was part of a gift and I assume it worked properly. I have not heard any complaints from the person I gave it to.
The product worked quite well for about 60-80 hours. Then a speaker went bad and a set of headphones with only one fully operational speaker is a waste.
The Verio GZMC200 is a great, almost PROSUMER level mini cam.PROS: Super video quality, highly sensitive built in stereo mic with wind cut, built in flash, ultra compact size. 2MB Still capability is very good for daytime shooting. Included 4GB Micro Drive. The fact that the camera accepts two different kinds of media is also a great thing. You can record your movies on the included 4GB Micro Drive while saving your still images to an SD Card.CONS: Washout of white light by flash. I wish that the 200 model had the pop-up flash like the forthcoming 3CCD model to avoid the overflash you get with this model. The flash is too close to the lens causing the results of your flash shots to look overexposed, especially with lighter backdrops. Another quirky thing is the fact that there is no remote control as you would normally see on a minicam. I was dissapointed to open the box and not have that feature, especially for tripod shooting or self portraits. Built in self timer is good, but doesnt replace a true remote. If you have big hands you wont like removing the Microdrive. Its very difficult to remove the CF Card and there is little room to get a grip on the card to extract it from the slot. This is a minor flaw, but worth mentioning.Bottom Line: Give this little camera a higher still shot capability (3-5 MP) and a decent flash and a remote and youve got a perfect, miniature Prosumer camera. I hope that JVC will have a remote control on the 3CCD Model. My overall opinion is very good of this camera, but its not perfect and if you are patient and want the quality of a 5MP Still and 3CCD technology, wait for the 3CCD Model to be released later this year. I am anxious to test that one myself.
I have been the recipient of the following comments while "using" this headset - and experimenting with the mic held at various distances, even NEXT TO my mouth:"You sound like you're talking over a 1970s school PA system""You sound like you're calling from Europe... in the 1950s""I can't hear a word you're saying""Speak up!!!""Are you in a tunnel?""GET A NEW HEADSET!!!!"...let it be said I wish for this product there were negative stars; because of this "headset" I now have radiating pain from my neck to my hand due to being forced to cradle my tiny cell phone between my ear and shoulder. I'm still trying to find a better headset that will fit this crazy Nokia jack and also work with the radio on my 7280!! Help is welcome!
Bought this item last July at a very low price ($100). We use it almost exclusively in the car for our 4-year old to watch during in-state road trips. It gets used about once every other week. We attach the unit with velcro to a home-make wooden platform that fits the back of the front seat head rest. The unit takes a fair amount of bouncing, and has always performed well. Based on reviews of other Initial buyers, I did buy an extended warranty, and, with an upcoming cross-country vacation planned this summer, I hope that if it does crash, it does so before our trip, not on it!
It does what it's supposed to do. Point and click. Thought it might be a problem since it only reads from one side of the lens, but I can't see my hand when I'm clicking it.
Bought this about a month ago, freezes constantly, have to unplug then replug to reset the whole stereo. some cd's play and some don't.When it does work, it sounds incredible for the size, but 75% of the time it's frozen and having problems...Just not worth the money nor the headache..
I had taken vacation cam shots, had expected some degredation on the dubbing. But for the price relative to the high end 249.00 slotted product it's fun and adequate when sending &quot;novel&quot; motion video e-mails. Editing doesn't really ever grab me on computers anyway--too laborious.
As soon as I plugged those dorky looking headphones in my ipod I got to say I was blown away. The best sound quality you can get for the value. I would suggest to set your equalizers to amplified highs to get the best out of them. And they are super confortable thanks for the weird "confort zone" latches placed on each side of the phones. Wether you like your phones tight or loosy goosy it's all up to you.love them! Love them! Love them!Oh yeah and they have a lifetime warranty!
This product is for my son. He was happy that it arrived so quickly. Also the price was reasonable, which made me happy! Thank-you!
I've had this unit for a week an so far it has functioned quite well. I haven't had any issues seeing the screen during the day (except with sunglasses on) and I have it mounted on the left side of the drivers console next to the driver's door window.It does a great job of automatically re-routing if you make a wrong turn. It does sometimes get confused when you arrive at your destination if your destination is a large facility (i.e. the mall, university, etc) and doesn't recognize that you are there.The download of the map was easy. The 128Mb memory card allowed me to install 5 East Coast Southern states. I will probably upgrade to a larger card but this one is sufficient unless you travel over a large area. I was able to pre-program locations that I may travel to (divisional offices for my work) ahead of time, although I couldn't find "How To" in the instruction manual. I just entered the address but instead of pressing "GO" I chose to "Save" and named the location. The entering of the address is pretty intuitive and the unit narrows your choices based on the info entered so that you don't have to enter the entire street address. I would have preferred a QWERTY display instead of ABCDEF but that's a minor issue.Overall, I am quite pleased with the unit and I would reccommend it to someone looking for an entry priced unit. I considered the Garmin i3 and i5 but I chose this one in part because of the touch screen. Using the dial wheel on the i3 would be problematic once the unit is mounted to the windshield.
I bought these things on a lark. I've been a headphone freak since my service days. While on leave in 1969 my uncle had a pair he said cost forty dollars. A princely sum I thought to pay for a pair of headphones. But as I listened to HEY JOE by Wilson Pickett I was amazed by what I heard, and I have been hooked since. I own some of everything. Sennheiser, Koss, Sony, Radio Shack, Panasonic etc. And of course multiple and assorted phones that came with Ipods, CD players etc. But none can come close to matching these cheap buds in value and most not in sound quality, which is truly amazing.I plan to order more, before they realize what they have and raise the price.
Finally, after holding out for years, my dream has come true: an iPod with storage capacity exceeding 100GBs. At last I can store every note of my music collection into this MP3 player with ample room for videos and photos. Although this is marketed as 160 GB, the capacity is really 148 once you activate it, so be warned.I agree with some of the other reviews: the iPod classic is slow when responding to the click wheel. Plus, it doesn't always load the album artwork quickly. Even so, I can live with these two minor flaws. I'm just happy to have an iPod that not only can carry 148 GB of music, but also has extended battery life. Plus, the 160 GB is thinner than the 60 GB iPod I previously had. In addition, I have Vista on my PC, and I was able to plug it in and set it up with no glitches whatsoever.I notice that the iPods are no longer packaged with a power adapter. What's up with that? Has Apple gone cheap on its consumers? For the amount of money we consumers are paying, we should have ALL the equipment we need to use our iPod with no hassle or inconvenience.Still, I'm glad I made this investment. Is it perfect? No. But it's good enough to make this consumer happy for years to come.
I bought this camera at the end of July 2001, just before a child's birthday. At the end of the day, I uploaded the pictures to an online site because my printer had been on the blitz. I also uploaded to my website so that my family could view the pictures. Of all the pics taken that day, everyone was asking for copies of mine, so I had to order extras! Since then, I have taken many pictures of still life, full motion, and everywhere in between, and they've all been wonderful. The color in the photos are so real, you'd never believe it was digital. Reds are red and burgundy is burgundy, no question. The zoom is great, although I'm ready to step up to an optional zoom before next summer. If I had waited a little longer, I might would've gone with the Canon G2, as the G1 was no contest to this one. That's the only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars, is because the G2 has a higher megapixel, although I like having a higher zoom even more. I have produced great 8x10's out of this camera, so a higher megapixel for me isn't necessary at this time. Oh, and 2 of my 5 dogs are camera shy and the swivel is great for sneeking shots in. 3 of the 5 are black, and if you've ever tried to photograph a black dog, you know how tough that is. Well, even their pictures have turned out wonderful! Overall, I love this camera and it's the best investment I could've made. I now have a new photo printer (Epson 785), and am falling in love with it all over again.
its been protecting my ipod since i got it almost a year ago, i took the ipod out a couple of days ago to clean it and there not a single scratch in that thing its as good as new.highly recommend it
This is an inexpensive FM transmitter that works pretty well. Don't leave it in the cold or heat as it will damage the screen. I would recommend it though, I have two.
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.
I bought this a year ago to create white noise for my children, their window is next to the street and cars going by at night wake them sometimes. The bird noises are not that great, but the wind or ocean sounds are ok as long as it is kept low. A bonus for parents is that when on full brightness the backlight is bright enough to use as a night light for your child. CD works good and even at full volume it is not to loud, so you don't have to yell, &quot;keep that noise down&quot;. I'm not looking for fancy wake up features so all in all I think it is a good buy.
We bought the 32" on July 24, 2005 and it puked on August 25, 2005. Just died, right out of the blue. Screen went black, audio quit. Called Syntax customer service who decided that the tv was dead and not repairable. Told me they would send me a new one, we could then pack up the old one after receiving the new one. It would take 5-6 business days for a new one to arrive. This happened at 6:45 on a Friday. We will now go for at least a week w/o tv b/c of this piece of junk. They faxed me their replacement information to begin the process, and that document tells me that they will not ship a new one until they receive confirmation from their carrier that the old one has been picked up, and to add insult to injury they must have a credit card # so that they can "authorize" the MSRP of the old tv so that they can charge the card for any damage, scratches, etc. once they assess it. In other words, I haven't even received a bill yet for the first tv, and they are going to "authorize" another charge to my card for the 2nd tv. The MSRP for the 2nd tv is $1499, which is $300 more than I paid for it. I will end up with nearly $3000 charged/"authorized" to my card for a tv that lasted one month.
The bag is made of good quality wheels, material and stitching. The zipper component seems a little difficult to zip and unzip at times. Overall its a good bag
I purchased this product to use in my Blackberry Curve and it works great! Excellent price and fast shipping.
Product works just as described. Allows me to store all kinds of things on my new phone. I love the adapter that easily allows me to transfer music and photos from my pc to my phone and vice versa.
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.
Loaded over 4000 tracks. It took over 10 days to do it. Then it totally stopped functioning. Tech support spent a lot of time with me (not an 800 number). They gave me an RMA#. It took about 2 weeks to get device back.Spent another 10 days (I am retired and when I say 10 days I mean at least 10 hours / day). When it was fully loaded: it malfunctioned again. Got another RMA #.Reloaded 4000 tracks. Now the battery is dead! Will not take a charge! They refuse to give me an RMA#.If you get one that works, it's a great device. Mine would now be used as a door stop (except it's not heavy enough!)Try your luck with a company that cares about servicing their customers.
Good:- Bangs for the bucks!.- High joules rating- Cable / phone ground protection- 1 stage filterCons:None - Can not go wrong for $8 power protection.
[ important -- rating reduced from 4 star to 2 star -- see review update at end ]This is a basic non-MP3 portable CD player. The good news is that, compared to the others on the market (that I have had experience with), it actually works for a decent length of time. I'm currently on my second one. The first one lasted for about 170 hours worth of play time (estimated). Then the drive motor conked out and would not spin the disk. Compared with some of the other CD players I've gone through, this is -- relatively but not absolutely -- an acceptable performance. It should have lasted longer but this is the best that can be expected with an electronic product manufactured in China (as they all are nowadays). To see how bad this can be, see my one-star review of theMemorex Personal CD Player.Noteworthy is the fact that this Sony actually survived a drop of about 4 feet onto pavement. The case got dinged but it continued to perform unimpaired.The bad news is just some nit-picking on my part, the reason I cannot award five stars. First, it's needlessly expensive ($38 at Wal-Mart). I have no use for the car kit and the earbuds (boy how I love to hate earbuds). Second, the buttons are small and black, making them hard to manipulate (the case is the same black). Third, it cannot be programmed to play tracks in a desired sequence. Fourth, the track repeat modes do not work as they do on every other brand of CD player. As usual, Sony just has to do things its own way, regardless of industry standards. If you just want to repeat the same track, you're out of luck here. Fifth, the el cheapo battery compartment is inside the cover, forcing the user to remove the CD and use some kind of tool (pencil or small screwdriver) to remove the spent batteries (because the compartment is located so close to the cover hinge). To be fair, that's the way all recently manufactured portable CD players are made.I remember back in 2001 or 2002 I got a $20 no-name brand CD player from WalMart that had all these nifty features. And it lasted for a good 6 years of heavy use before it wore out. They just don't make electronics like they used to!! Here we have yet another example showing how this throwaway society of ours is getting cheapened all the time. Whenever I think we've at last hit bottom, along comes an even newer low. Oh well.[ review update, July 14 2012 ]Well, my second Sony portable CD player just gave up the ghost. After about 20 hours of play time this time. I'm fed up. I reduced the rating to two stars. I am tempted to make it one star, but that would put it on the same level as theMemorex Personal CD Player, which died after about 3 hours. Too bad I can't make it 1 1/2 stars.
Accept no other! Monster cable has the best cables money can buy! Price might be more than other cables, but worth every penny! These cables ensure perfect sound reproduction from the source to target and keep out interference from other componets. A must buy for DVD players!
I ordered the product intending to use it with a combination of 2 Windows, 1 Linux and 1 Mac PC, and it worked well for the Windows PCs and Mac. It was easy to install and set up. However, when I brought up the Linux PC (a Thinkpad 420 laptop) for the first time, it did not recognize the external monitor, no matter what I tried. With a 2-port switch, the same monitor comes up ok with NVidia drivers installed. The only way I could get the monitor to work was to put it in "mirror" mode from a VNC session or remote desktop from another PC, but even that was not consistently reliable, as it would blank the screen again when Linux automatically locks with the screensaver password.Worse, when switching often between the Windows PC and Linux, I started to see lock-ups or Windows crashes about Power issues. Eventually, the switch died completely and would not accept any keyboard or mouse input. It seems that it cannot handle rapid switching if Linux is involved. Occasionally I would also get hung up after switching to the Mac, or plugging in an iphone to the usb port for the 2nd time.
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.
Fast delivery on the Compatible Canon BCI-24C (BCI24C) -2 Color Ink Cartridges - i250/i32. Just what my printer needed. I will buy more for this good price.
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.
I was very impressed when these stands arrived. From the pictures I knew I would like who they looked, but I hadn't read how much these weighed. The base of the stands are about 10lbs each. The slot in the back to hide the wire does an excellent job. These stands are a great deal at $59.00; they are over $100 everywhere else locally.My only wish is that they were adjustable to go a little higher. My TV is up on a stand and is a total of about 6 feet high. I would raise the speakers about 5 inches if I could.Other than that, these are stylish, functional, solid, and a great addition to my entertainment system.
Just got this today and seems to help webpage load a tad bit faster so I say it is worth it to get this cat5e rj11 cable, It is a little bit thicker then the stock cat5 cable my phone company gave me , The only downside is now I can no longer fit my two way phone splitter on the two way dsl filter(one for the dsl line and the other for regular phone stuff), So I can not really blame the cable, I will just plug my phone somewhere else, I will further update in a few months to see if cable will last, In cases anyone was wondering about my setup I have att dsl (6 Mbps potential download speed) with speedstream 5100 series modem and all cat 6 ethernet cable and netgear wndr 3700 wireless N gigabit router
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.
I received my SMC8508T 3/21/2005. I plugged it in and so far it works like a charm.. It has a metal case to dissipate heat and best of all its quiet (no fan). My home network is now running at Gigabit speed and file transfers are blazing fast.
This was the best thing I ever bought, it was needed when moving into a new place without outlets, reviews with this product was good, name brand and helped me out alot... I would highly recommend this one for the house or office.
This is a nice, full-featured DVD player that for its expanded screen size is still very portable. I did think there was some drop-off in picture quality from some smaller screen sizes I've used, but this one can be adjusted to perfect the display without too much trouble.
The MEMPLUG 2 CF sled looks to be the cats meow. It becomes a smelly old tomcat when you try to use it. Many on the market (the two I bought and one a friend bought) come with bad firmware that requires one to visit the MEMPLUG website and spend about 15 minutes downloading the replacement firmware. Not difficult but a warning sign none the less. I bought the MEMPLUG to use an 802.11b card by D-Link (DCF-660W) and a 256MB CF card. Out of the box it could not find the 660W at all. With the new firmware you must reboot the iPAQ to get it to work properly with the 660W. When you start the iPAC from sleep, about 40% of the time the unit hangs up and the screen goes nuts for anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. Other CF packs work fine but only the MEMPLUG exhibits this behavior. I have tried two of them so it is a design flaw and not just a bad unit.MEMPLUG's support stinks. Their software people give excuses such as: "We cannot test all cards." This might be valid for obscure cards but not for CF devices made my major manufacturers like D-Link. Since I use my iPAQ in a waterproof and shockproof housing (Otterbox 3600), the fact that I have to frequently reboot and/or reseat the DF is a genuine pest. Had MEMPLUG been responsive and shown an interest in fixing their bugs I would have given them **** but bad tech support only earns them a **. So, as a 25 year computer professional, I suggest others shop around and only buy the MEMPLUG if it is the only thing that works with their pocket PC. (BTW my DCF-660W works great with my Compac single port CF pack so don't let MEMPLUG snow you saying you a defective or nonstandard device. That is what they tried to tell me.) Email chain available upon request.
This is a good product. I didn't like the fact that it isn't found in stores, but what are you gonna do? I like the fact that it has 1 gigabyte of memory. People freak when I have so many songs on my cell phone. A memory card is a memory card, and this one, in terms of size and memory, is top of the line.
I live in CA, my mom in NC and I was pregnant in 2011 so I wanted my mom to see my progress and the baby. I bought this for her as a gift even though she is not what I would call computer savvy. She was able to read the instructions, hook this up on her laptop and we skype weekly. Great visibility, portable and easy to use. She takes it on road trips so I can skype with other family using her webcam. Would definitely buy again!
Here's the bottom line - in burning 15 copies of a DVD on my computer, I had 5 Playo discs fail. That's a 25% failure rate. I've never had that kind of failure rate with Memorex or Philips discs.
I've been a VERY satisfied customer of the Wacom Graphire3 4x5 tablet for years and absolutely love it. In fact, it's replaced my mouse entirely with its included one.I went to purchase the new Graphire4 for my Vista Laptop to enjoy the same functionality. The Graphire4 seemed to be the way to go (a step up from the "3", geared towards vista and a nicer style to it).Unfortunately, I am a bit disappointed in the product and this may just be from years of being "used to" the Graphire3.The size of both are nearly identical except the Graphire4 is more rounded whereas the 3 is more square shaped. The pen on the Graphire4 is a bit shorter and also a bit thicker. The "3" pen was fully plastic whereas the "4" has a rubberized grip towards the tip. I don't care for this rubberized feel too much as it makes my fingers feel a bit awkward (as if they were dipped in powder). Another change that I don't care for is the change from a 1-button pen to a 2-button pen. On the "3" you had 1 button that functioned as 2 (you press it forward it does 1 thing, backwards it does another). This has been separated into 2 separate buttons now and doesnt seem as intuitive. Again, this might be from years of getting used to the "3".The "4" now has 2 buttons and a scroll wheel on the actual tablet. This is a nice feature but one I don't see too much use out of (since you cant really use the pen or mouse and the buttons/wheel at the same time). Unless you use it to scroll up and down webpages, I dont see a whole lot of use for it. Still, its a nice feature to have in case it comes into use one day!Staying on the Tablet piece, you can raise the lid off to put a photo under the clear plastic cover. This is GREATLY improved over the "3" which always felt like it would break when lifting the plastic cover (even though it was designed to do so).The included mouse is another great feature I've always loved. It uses the same tablet platform as the pen and works much better than a wired ball-mouse. It has the 2 basic click buttons as well as a scroll wheel. The buttons and wheel are greatly improved over the "3" as they're very silent (instead of the loud noises the "3" makes). The mouse, however, is smaller and features the same rubberized grip I didnt care for on the pen.Another thing to note - and this is a big complaint.The box advertises it as "Unleashing vista", "Works with vista", etc.. No "* This feature not compatible with Vista" messages. However, the first thing I see when I opened it is a bright pink flyer saying:"The version of Adobe Photoshop Elements included with your Wacom Product is NOT compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista".Below that sheet is another saying:"Please visit (wacom website) to download and install the newest wacom drivers for Windows Vista"A bit disappointing since the Photoshop Elements inclusion is a big selling point! Hopefully a patch becomes available to make it vista compatible (one may even be out there now). I have a full licensed copy of Photoshop so this wasn't too big of a disappointment with me.With all said and done, it works about the same as the Graphire 3. If it isnt broke, don't fix it.It's a bit more stylish, but the rubberized grips may turn some people away (like myself). I'll stick with it, but I highly suggest trying it out for yourself before purchasing to see if you have any complaints about it.One nice feature is that the pen and mice are compatible with eachother - This means I can use my "3" pen/mouse on my "4" tablet and vice versa.As I said, this was purchased for use on Windows Vista and there are a lot of real neat features you can access with it. From note-taking (which translates your handwriting into actual text) to mouse gestures (swiping the pen in a certain direction to perform an action like copy or paste) - There are some real neat features available to owners of vista (except for Home Basic users).Overall, I'm loving the product. The reason for only 4 stars are from my personal gripes with the pen/mouse. Using my "3" pen and mouse with it, I'd give it 5 stars. Considering I spent about $60 on my Graphire 3 set (at a retail location) years ago, and find the Graphire 4 cost me $90 (1/3rd more) now is the other reasing behind my review.From a pure functioning standpoint, it's a 5/5.
These aren't high end headphones, but these are the closest you'll ever get at a low price range. I compared these side by side with the Sennheiser HD202's (Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones), and the UR40's blew the HD202's out of the water in every category: comfort, sound, value. I am still in disbelief about how the HD202's have gotten so many positive reviews and average a better rating than the UR40's, unless I just got a defective unit.Anyway, the UR40's are so lightweight and comfortable that it feels like barely anything is on your head. I have not found more comfortable and unobtrusive headphones, even amongst the street/sport style headphones. The only thing that prevents me from using them with a portable music player during something like exercise is the size; for street use I suppose they would do just fine, but I got them for home use anyway.The sound is very well balanced. The HD202's sounded like two cheap subwoofers compared to the Koss. The Koss have a nice, very detailed high end and strong, tight bass that won't make your ears hurt.I have used to Koss Pro4AA headphones, which served me well, but I often I needed to spend long periods of time with headphones, and these were just two clunky and heavy, although they did have good sound. I wanted to get some light headphones without breaking the bank, hence the UR40. Even though they are cheaper, I feel like the Koss UR40 actually sounds better than the pro4AA (Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones). I suspect, however, that this is due to the Pro4AA being built specifically for audio production, so it is supposed to have that competely flat frequency response, as opposed to the UR40 which is designed for consumer use, such as home theater and music listening, that is boosted in some frequency areas to give loudness or high end sparkle.
I bought the ipod Shuffle after being frustrated with different brand mini MP3 player (that had a small memory size) and have never looked back. I just love this little thing. I'm obsessed with midget-sized items. I travel often, and always with electronics and between the books, laptops, paperwork, phones and other things to carry, I don't want to load myself down with yet another item. But, having my music on these boring trips is essential, and the Shuffle is the ultimate solution.The great thing about the Shuffle is that its virtually weightless, and fits just about in any pocket, It it can hold 1GB worth of songs, without burning a hole in your pocket. Granted, it has limitations to what you can do with it: you either play songs in order or in shuffle/random format. You have the option of blasting it loudly in your ears or playing it at a more decent level, and you can skip through songs (forward and back), but that's it. You don't get to choose your favorite song or artist as with the other ipods.However, these limitations are greatly compensated for by the fact that I manage to squeeze some 270 songs on the gum-stick sized item, and that the battery lasts up to 12 hours (longer than the ipod!). I never, ever get bored listening to the songs on all my journeys because it takes so long to get through them all. And if you do finally run out of battery power, you just stick it in a USB slot of your (hopefully midget-sized) laptop or PC/Mac. And it won't burn out to be replaced like the ipod battery.I use the Shuffle with my i-tunes and find it very easy. You stick it in the USB, and select "refill" to load it up with a bunch of new songs. Though I find that sometimes I have to erase everything on it first. You can choose it to fill up with more of your favorite songs, or you can just dump whatever you want on there (in case you aren't too keen on your partner's favorites as in my case). I don't know how it would work if you don't have a mac with i-tunes, so that could be a drawback.The shuffle is my savior for all those boring, long trips, delays, study time, etc. I would no more choose to do without it than the books I read for pleasure.
This cd player is a piece of junk. I understand not having skip-protection, but this is ridiculous. You're sitting at the keyboard, with this player, and the cat, across the room, jumps off the table too hard. Skip..skip..it's also incredibly battery hungry, batteries last an average of three hours. It's no darn good for anything but sitting perfectly still. So unless you're incredibly patient, spend a little more for at least 30-seconds of shock protection. Please.
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.
These remote is a piece of junk; instruction manual is useless; trying to enter codes is time consuming and finally imposible.
It's apparent from some of the negative comments decrying the limitations of this unit that those commenters didn't bother researching all the features before buying it. I'm not blaming them, because researching any new electronic product is generally a daunting task these days, with manufacturers often releasing incomplete specs and even the "expert" reviewers apparently too busy to dig up the missing info.I bought a used MFC-210C after wasting money on a new Epson and a new HP, both of which had problems like expensive ink and constant paper jams. I researched extensively until I found a great site online that detailed things like ease of use, cost of ink, etc for several models and brands of printers. According to the site, Brother is one of the few (if not the only) company that has released printers whose ink systems weren't designed to milk the consumer to the max. Cheap clone cartridges are available that work fine, and the cartridges are refillable with even cheaper ink if economy is the prime concern. No chips or hidden counters that'll shut your printer down if you try to refill.The manual is barebones, true, especially regarding the scanner features. And the automated features and default selecting options are limited. It seems to be necessary to reset the scanner options (image, OCR, to email) on every scan, which is a little time consuming and annoying if you're scanning a batch.Setting up the printer was a breeze on my Mac Mini. Brother has a GREAT support site compared to some other name brand manufacturers (who should be ashamed of their crappy sites) wherethe drivers and support files are very neatly organized and accessible. It appears to be a very complete list as well.Setting up the scanner was a little trickier, but only because I tried to skip the instructions which required unplugging the printer first. I didn't see how that would matter, but it did. So be sure to FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS - THEY WORK!The printer I bought had apparently been in storage for a year, and the heads were completely clogged with dried ink. I had to run the cleaning utility at least seven times but by then it was clean as a whistle. It prints and scans fast enough for my purposes, but if you need an office warrior to spit out tons of pages every day then you'd probably want a beefier unit designed to take massive abuse. (If so, I'd check out Brother's models first.)I was a little nervous when searching for scanner software that I'd end up having to buy it, because I didn't get the CD software with it. But Brother had everything online for free needed to run this unit, as well as pdf set-up guides and manuals.This is my first Brother and I'm impressed with it and with the company. I used to be a big fan of Epson (still run an old workhouse Stylus 600 on an old Mac I occasionally use) and I've owned HP and Canon printers. I went with a used one this time because past experiences made me leery of paying full price on a new printer that I might hate. If Brother stays as user friendly and ungreedy as they are now, I'll stick with their products when I upgrade to a brand new one.
I was skeptical about purchasing this because of the mixed reviews but I after getting the Zune I was very happy. Setup on the computer was very simple and I have had this now for about a month and has been working great. It is a little bigger than an ipod but the screen is nice for videos. I am now a firm Zune fan for life.
Seriously people, don't waste your money on this antenna. I tried wiring this thing directly to a Boston Acoustics radio in my kitchen. It actually made the AM reception much worse. So I disconnected it and tried it in wireless mode - absolutely no improvement. I wired it to another BA radio in my bedroom. Again, it actually made the reception worse, even when I put this antenna in the window, as suggested in the manual. And again, the wireless mode did absolutely nothing. And to top it off, the shipper required a signature upon delivery. Don't they know that people have jobs they're supposed to be at during the day? What a waste of time and money.
I was looking for a CD player with style, sound, and at a low price. After nearly a year with a Sony D-CJ500, it started to get worn out. I was looking for another MP3 CD Walkman, but I had heard that the sound isn't as great one MP3 CD Walkmans as on a normal one like this. After borrowing some of my friends' D-EJ360s, I decided to buy one for myself. Now to the review. Sure the buttons are little bit small, but they are better because they don't get pushed as easily in a pocket so play won't accidentally start or stop even without hold on. The hold switch is in an unusual place. It is on the bottom of the unit. Sony finally brought the pause button back. You can also, like most other Sony players, turn the beep noise heard off by holding stop while putting the batteries in. The bookmark function is a little confusing at first, but it gets easier every time you use it ( I say this because there is more to it than the instructions explain). To use the repeat mode, you have to hold the P.MODE button for 2 seconds, and then it will come up (I have no idea why they did it like that). The sound is great on SOUND level 2 until you get up to 8 and the 2nd divider (each whole number is divided into 3 parts) because it starts to get distorted. The PSYC tag is made out of rubber and is annoying at first because it sticks to things, but you can leave it off if you don't like it on. It plays CD-R/RW perfectly. I have been using Ever-active batteries and it seems like it lasts longer than 40 hours. This Walkman is most likely the best buy for quality in this price range. The G-PROTECTION is awesome. I have yet to hear it skip (when I am not at the beginning of a song trying to make it skip). Be sure to leave the G-PRO on because the batteries last longer with it on than with it off. Don't let other reviews tell you things like &quot;It broke after 2 weeks&quot; because they DO NOT. All of the features are State-Of-The-Art. It is truly the best. GO BUY IT! IT'S WORTH IT! I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND ANY COLOR!
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.
We use the handy 8 oz/236 mL Goo Gone every day to remove shipping labels from boxes received, so we may reuse/recycle the boxes for shipping from our business. It also removes ink or paint from objects where we've used Sharpie marker or paint pens. Depending upon the surface, it may be necessary to use 91% alcohol to remove the ink or paint. We keep both close at hand, along with an old, thick, cotton hand towel which we may apply a small amount of Goo Gone to it and rub on such a surface.We haven't found the Goo Gone Gel type to be good, as the gel is left over after the liquid evaporates. And then, the gel has to be wiped up = a mess. Also, the spray version sprayer casts the GG over areas that we don't want it on. It wastes it.We remove the child-resistant cap used by the manufacturer and replace it with a cap from a 1 oz/30 mL Nalgene wide mouth bottle (sold by Amazon & ems.com for much less). It seals tight and is useful is spreading the GG around; which means your fingers never have to touch it. Also to make sure the Goo Gone bottle doesn't fall over, we put a strip of loop (soft side) Velcro on the back of the bottle and the hook side (rough) on an object we want the bottle to stand up against. In many years of refilling and using the GG, the contents have not spilled onto the Velcro and softened it, so it would need to be replaced.The only time Goo Gone wasn't able to remove a label was because the label was applied with a water-activated adhesive. For pressure-sensitive labels, we apply it, do something else and come back in a little while and the label peels off. If you forget it and come back many hours later, it may need to be re-applied. If GG is used on a hard surface that you want to put another label, it is best to go over that material with alcohol to remove any residual GG; otherwise, the label may not stick. The same applies to using a marker/paint pen afterwards--remove the leftover GG with alcohol on a rag.
I am really not able to understand what is this cheap kind of strategy not to provide USB cable with this product, especially when thats the only interface available technically? Can someone make me understand the logic (business sense) behind this, especially for a Canon like brand!!??? Definitely, consumers expect much better from Canon."Canon", please bring better business sense to market that would help end users/consumers. Thanks.
Bought it for a Zire71. Both the charger and Hotsynch cable do connect electrically and will do the jobs they are intended to do, but they will not remain on the device. They pop right off the PDA; you have to hold them in the slot with both hands to make them work. In a pinch, I could use them to perform an emergency synch. But holding the charging cable on for long enough to get a meaningful charge is impractical.
I PURCHASED THIS CAMERA RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, AND I AM STILL HAVING A GREAT TIME FINDING OUT ALL OF THE FEATURES. FOR THE PRICE THIS IS AN EXCELLENT CAMERA!!!! FOR ANYONE WHO COMPLAINS ABOUT BATTERY DRAINS, I SUGGEST NOT USING THE LCD SCREEN ALL OF THE TIME AND INSTEAD USE THE VIEW FINDER. MY BATTERIES LASTED A WHILE THIS WAY. THIS IS NOT A BAD SIGN, I HAVE WORKED WITH FAR MORE EXPENSIVE DIGITAL CAMERAS AND THEIR BATTERIES DRAINED JUST AS FAST IF NOT FASTER!!! I SUGGEST FORKING OUT THE MONEY FOR A SET OF RECHARGEABLES. IT WILL SAVE CASH IN THE LONG RUN PS THE SOFTWARE ITSELF IS AN EXCELLENT VALUE!!
Do Not Buy this camera! Far from user friendly...lsd display works only in very well lite areas....to take a picture you need to hold the button down for a good 5 or 6 seconds....heavy and bulky...batteries are dead in about 1 hour of actual use (no joke) takes 4 AA batteries. Not pleased at all...its on its way back to Amazon...exchanging for a Canon....don't let the 5mp sell you on this camera...i hope this sends you in a different direction....sorry I dragged this out..
Received item and only 117 songs would sync to the ipod. I have 2 other ipods and never had this problem before, I just wanted the larger size because I was travelling. Contacted the seller when I received item but was unable to return before my trip abroad. Contacted seller when I returned and they will not let me return, even though I notified them of the problem initially. Poor customer service.
Best thing about this is that it plays AAC files, and also, it is small as hell. I'm so glad I purchased this thing because I totally love the shuffle aspect.If you are looking for a new MP3 player, this is it. If you can find this thing around, make the purchase and you will fall in love.
I'm not THAT much of an adventurer so I don't need space for more than a light jacket or sweatshirt (as well as a big bag of trail mix, a sandwich, and a quart of Gatorade), and I'm not THAT into photography that I have more than two lenses, so this was the perfect pack for me. I love the fact it doesn't look like a camera bag and that it obviously has a decent amount of space above where the camera is stored, not to mention the security and flexibility of moving the spacers where I put my Nikon D80 and a few lenses. Great straps that secure the bag to the chest and lower abdomen are another bonus. Obviously highly recommended!!
This works well with the kit 18-55 kit Nikon lens from 35mm to 55mm. Focal range with this lens is about 6" to 1.5 feet. Resolution is quite good in the center, softening at edges, this will depend largely the lens being used. The 35mm diameter lens (actual lens diameter) of the DCR-150 (49mm filter threads) will vignette images on short focal length lenses (wide angle) and also lenses with large front elements (eg 67mm filter size: Tamron 17-50, Nikon 16-85 will always show some corner shading). I would not recommend this macro attachment lens for these lenses. It will work on the Nikon 70-300 but with an extremely limited working focal range of about 1 foot.The pinch type spring mounting (similar to lens caps) works well and is secure. While this not a substitute for a dedicated macro lens, this is a worthwhile lightweight and compact addition for a travel kit when close focus ability may be desired. It works very well on the Panasonic FZ 150, giving more options for close focus work, but again the camera only focuses within a limited distance range depending on the zoom and will vignette at wide angle.
This product works just as good as Gateway & is much, much cheaper. It was easy to install.
I recently upgraded from a Garmin etrex Legend the the 60CSx. The differences of the two are like day and night. This was a great upgrade!The first thing I noticed is that the reception of the CSx is far superior with the new receiver that is found in this unit. I was completely unable to receive a signal in my house with the etrex, but the CSx works almost anywhere in my house. That in itself is great, but there are many more features that I like.The first is the larger color screen. It is not much larger, but the space management is better. An example is when you are in 'track up' mode, the CSx places your position toward the bottom of the screen, which enables you to see more area in front of you instead of what is behind you. Another cool feature of the color screen are the color schemes. You can have bright colored screens during the day, and dark background screens at night, which are easy to see. The best part is that after you set it up, they change automaticly at sunset and sunrise.The Geocaching screen is also very handy. When you input geocaches they are defined by the icon used. All you have to do is search for the ones you haven't found yet, and it brings them up, ignoring other waypoints. When you find the geocache, all you do is enter on the 'found' button and it changes the icon and date stamps when you found the cache! Very cool!Another thing that I like is that it is compatible with Mapsource Metroguide which I purchased a couple years ago when I got the etrex. It also works with Maptech Terrain Navigator. Both of those programs offer software updates to make them work with the new GPS units.One last thing that I will mention is that when you connect the CSx to your computer via the supplied cable, it will run off the power of the computer instead of the batteries. That is really handy if you are out and about using a laptop for navigation.There are many other features that I did not list which are also just as impressive. Hunting/fishing hot times, calendar, stopwatch, calculator, barometer, altimiter, and compass to name a few. The built in games look like fun, although I haven't tried any of them yet.
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.
I recently visited Niagara and I could take good pics with this new lens. I recommend this product. So far its working without any issues.
Move over Microsoft and Logitech, Kinsington will take over the world for wireless keyboards and mice. Only Kinsington realized that people are totally accustom to reading black letters on white paper, the mind is programed to read this way. Most all other keyboards have white letters on black keys which is unnatural especially for non-typest like myself. I hunt and peck at 40 words per minute which isn't bad for someone who never learned to type. Also the power save feature saves on batteries and I have much more space on my keyboard tray for better mouse movement. Buy it, you'll love it and be telling your friends.
This burner is great for the money but has 2 problem's if you are running a computer below a pentium 3 do not buy this burner if you do buy it (with a slow computer) the software will not run good. If you are running a fast computer like mine (a pentium 3 128 RAM) you will like this burner. 1 more problem if you are going to copy CD's this burner does not work well with DVD ROM's because I have a DVD ROM on my computer and sometimes it crack's a lot (the burned CD) but that problem can be fixed just go to &quot;My Computer&quot; and device manager and change the drive name then the cracking will go away. If you are a mp3 fan like me you will love this burner it can burn 15 to 20 songs to one CD-R. This is truey a great burner.
This briefcase is rugged and affordable. No idea what other people are talking about regarding quality; I've had mine almost two years, and never had a problem. After all that time, and with heavy use, I still get compliments on it. Very pleased with this product!
We recently bought a V35 system along with two of these mounts for the rear speakers. During installation, we encountered the following problems. The plastic inserts for drywall installation were too small for the supplied screws. The hole size specified for the install of the plaster inserts was too big. The screw that mounts the speaker to the bracket was not the same size as the threaded hole in the speaker. The plastic filler piece that went between the speaker and the bracket has a protrusion that didn't match anything on the speaker. The location of the plug on the speaker was completely different then that shown on the installation instructions making it difficult to route the wiring. In short, there was nothing right about the product.Bose should be ashamed to sell something like this.
This little microSD chip for our Garmin Nuvi 1350 GPS system was a lifesaver! We specifically bought the GPS for this trip since we would be driving from Madrid and heading north into the Basque country. We speak no Spanish and absolutely no Basque!! Our travel agent had outfitted us with TripTix thru Avis or some other service, so we thought we'd have an easy time of driving to our various destinations. We really didn't have a lot of experience with the Garmin ahead of time, so we were a little unsure of ourselves using it. It did have a hard time locating satellites initially, then seemed to get better. Once on the road, we quickly realized that our TripTix were worthless - the signs didn't match and we were totally confused, and it's not like you can backup on the highway to see just exactly what the last sign said!!! If it hadn't been for the Garmin map, we would have been totally lost and our trip would have been miserable. The hardest part was needing to have a specific address as a destination, when usually all we needed was the City Center so we could sightsee. We solved that problem by using the Garmin in conjunction with our Rick Steves guidebook: we found the address of anything in the general vicinity of our destination and just entered that as the address. In reading over other reviews, I now realize we could have used the Attractions setting and probably have found just exactly where we wanted to go. And, I agree that you should still also have a paper map to help with the navigation......you still have to use your brain!!! We're getting the Italy map next!!!
My husband absolutely loves his new waterproof housing for his I-pod mini. He swims several times a week and this makes the time fly by. The sound isn't as good as with the regular ear phones but still well worth it.
It is coordinated with the peripherals that come with it but if you buy extra sensors it is very cumbersome to get them to work together. I never got it working properly and gave up. I later dropped the central unit one time and it won't do anything now!! I spent around $350 on the entire system for nothing!!I also bought a camera system from walmart for $400 which records to internet and works great!!I don't really have any neighbors close anyway so the individual alarms for the doors and windows will probably work as well to startle burglars and make them think the cops are on the way.
I've seen a few posts that hail this as a miracle and a few that slam it as a slacker hack job.. the truth is - it is neither. I do love it though, for one simple reason: I use my camera a lot. I transfer files at least four times a day and constantly plugging/unplugging my usb cable started to wear out the port. This reduces wear and tear. It's not a technological marvel. It's just a battery recharger and a USB connectivity kit. But me likes.
We bought the SanDisk 6gb MP3 for my 15 year old son as a gift- He's pretty particular about his electronics and his music and this is his third MP3 player. I was very happy when he gave it the thumbs up and also that I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for it. He has been 100% satisfied with it- Great MP3 for the price.
I've searched high and low to find a device that does what this does. Not only does it do what it says it does, but it does it very well! It's reasonably priced, and it's fairly sleek. If you need to combine HDMI (up to 2) and a Component video source to one HDMI then this is what you want. Excellent Component to HDMI conversion! It also, splits the HDMI audio out to optical. I say again, the only one of its kind.
I bought the i-pod classic since I needed a stereo for my living room. I purchased the Cambridge 745, which is a Bose competitor. It has an ipod dock, and the remote will control the ipod too. I bought the classic so I could transfer my CD collection to the ipod, make playlists, and have easy access to my music. It's working great - loads of memory, just requires patience and lots of time to get the music on it.I would go with the nano if I were using it to carry around, but the classic is great for a home stereo.
I really like the Zune, it has a lot more memory tha the other mp3 players, and you pay the same price that you would pay for the other types. Plus, I was even able to get it in my favorite color, so it's a double bonus for me. It's also cool that you can share music with other Zune owners (even though you can only play it three times). I recommend this product for anyone who listens to a lot of (or different variations of) music. This thing Rocks!!!
Apple needs to get there enginers to make a player with a little bit different design if look at it, it looks like any other ipod. you cant tell the difference between any of them only size, it gets boring and the finish on it is tarrible it scrtches and to me its very uncoftrible in my big hands. Any body that is going to buy this dont because there are to many problems with ipods and for starters the constomer service is terrable if something goes wrong with your ipod dont bother sending it in under the warrenty because you may not get it back for atleast 2 months. Apple tries to get the warrenty to go out then fix it and charge you that is what happened to me. I said just keep it because there is no point in having a broken ipod. So i switched over to creative which has much better survises player has had no problems. Ipod is over rated and it wasn't even the first creative was with there muvo jukebox. Would you rather have an ipod that has problems and cost more or you could a creative spend less and get better mp3 such as the creative zen v which i have now i spent 120 on a 2 GB while an apple nano costs 150 not a huge difference but its still a difference. I almost forgot my player holds 1000 songs because i use WMA and a two GB nano will hold 500 to get a player that would hold as much as mine does it would cost 180. Now that is a big difference stick with creative not Apple. Other than those problems it is not a taribble player, as long as it works.
I am looking for a portable screen for my ps2 to travel with. i have been looking at all your reviews and the intec isnt getting very good ones. so i went to another sight looking for diffrent screens and found the intec 5.0 screen whitch some of you thought was very good for the money, but i'm on a bus a lot and dont have a cigarett adapter to hook it up to but i did find a madcatz 5.4 screen that came with a 12 v dc adapter and was a few dollars cheaper. if i'm not mistaken the adapter can use batteries so you really can take it anywhere I was just wondering what you guys thought i should do
The Tunetalk 5G is great! It works with any Ipod Video. (I use it with a 60 Gig Ipod Video.) It does what it is supposed to and more:Lectures: If you just want to record a lecture, then snap the Tunetalk onto your Ipod and it automatically goes directly to the "Record" screen. There is no software to install. There will be a little noise on the recording from the motor, but who cares. When you connect the Ipod to the computer the recording will go right into iTunes listed by date and time. You can rename it and save to a cd, e-mail it, etc.Better Recordings: If you want to eliminate the motor noise it has a port for you to attach a mic; I use a Griffin Lapel Mic (stereo) which sells for $14.99 or less. It is listed on Amazon as a "Multi-use Stereo Microphone". This gets a nice clean recording for more important things. Some people use it for podcasting. It would be perfect for a journalist because you can just clip the mic on your lapel or purse and hit record. There is no noise and you are limited only by the size your your hard drive.Vinyl Record Transfers: We have "Crosley CR711 Autorama Turntable with AM/FM Radio" (available on Amazon.com) that has the red and white RCA auxillary output on the back. I can attach a cable that connects from there to the mic input on the Belkin recorder (Make sure that the jack on this end has two or three black circles on it so you will get a stereo recording.) I get an exact copy of the record including the little scratch noises which I love, with no ambient noise. (This cable came with my portable DVD player, but you could buy one at Radio Shack.) You can transfer your favorite vinyls to your IPOD!TV and Radio and tapes: If you want to record TV sound you can use a cable that you get at Radio Shack for about $5. One end goes into your TV's headphone jack, and the other goes into your mic jack on the Belkin recorder. Both ends of the cable look alike and both have two black circles on the tip. The problem is that when you put one end in the TV headphone jack the TV goes silent, so you don't know what you are recording. The solution is a $3 headphone splitter. Hook the splitter into the TV headset jack and you can hook one side to your headphones and the other to your recorder. Now you can transfer sound from your TV to your Ipod and then put it on your computer, again with no ambient noise. You can do the same from your radio and tape player. Most boomboxes have headphone jacks and tape players.
Not the best of needles, but if you need a replacement for a Crosley, this is the one you want. It was cheap and incredibly easy to install.
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.
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.
When I recieved my first Ipod 20gb I was really disapointed with the case that came with it. Apart from killing the Ipods good looks I dropped it twice in the first two days because of the rather weak clip. Not only was I dissapointed with the above mentioned, but I couldn't believe that Apple made a case with no protection on the corners for a product that beggs care and attention. I don't know what the statistics are but there is a good chance that if the Ipod takes a fall it will hit the corner at some point in the disaster!When I recieved my new 40gb Ipod with the dock I couldn't believe that Apple were still sending this case out with a product of this class. Surely someone has made this complaint to the company during the last few years! I gave it a two only because the material it is made of is reasonable quality and it functions - if you dont drop it and are extremly careful when using the clip.
I bought it directly from Dell.Now, I am having problem with activation problem.Factory installed software supposed not asked product key when you reinstall OS.However, this one did and I put number it came with the computer.Guess what? It took it and the installation completed.Problem not ended here. Computer asked me to do activation.I put COA and got the message "invalid"It took COA when I installed and not taking for the activation?I called MS and they said OEM is manufacturer's responsibility.I called Dell and got the answer that Dell is not responsible because that is not hardware problem. If you want software support then pay for the service.Is it making sense to anybody?If you don't believe my word go Dell forum then you will find someone have same problem.If you are unlucky, you will be stuck with that matter too.
This model worked our well for us. The layout of the outlets is particularly well thought out. The spacing allows for use of oversize plugs without loosing spots.
This mouse is extremely useful for peolple who work with 3d programs, there's only thing I would change, the buttons, I think them should be rotated 45 degress clockwise
For a long time, MultiMediaCards (MMCs) were a tough sell against other formats such as CompactFlash &amp; SmartMedia (and lately vs Sony Memory Sticks too), largely because they were offered in smaller memory capacities and always had a higher cost-per-meg than those formats. Now the SimpleTech SD card (interchangeable with MMC cards), a format which has some distinct advantages over the other formats in terms of physical size, power use, write speed and memory protection, comes out at *less than* fifty cents per meg here in a giant size. This is long overdue and most welcome. SimpleTech cards have been very reliable despite their modestly discounted price.
The SanDisk 2GB Ultra II SD+ USB is excellent. SUPER FAST transfer rates. Product could be a bit more sturdy.
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 .
Optical disc cases are typically overpriced no matter where you go, especially big brands such as Case Logic. Since I'm cheap and don't like spending a lot of money on something I know has a ridiculously high margin, I shopped around a bit. This seemed to be the best value for a large case that was not made so cheaply it would fall apart with minimal use. Case Logic definitely makes a durable, solidly-built case, and this is a good one. Don't pay retail though, they are too expensive. I bought this off Amazon for around 60% of retail and was happy even if I had to wait for shipping.I have several similar cases and have had them for 10+ years. They've survived several moves, children, spills, etc. and they're still doing their job.
Stylus fits comfortably in your hand. Bright color makes it easy to find. Extremely durable. I purchased extra to give as gifts!!
This was my first LCD purchase and first time buying something this expensive online. Needless to say I was concerned. But I got this TV at a great price so I went for it. Then I got to test Amazons price match guarantee as the price went even further down after I ordered it. Customer service was top notch. My other concern, delivery, was also wonderful. The TV arrived ahead of schedule and was in great shape.The television was easy to set up. I had the old TV out and the new one in place and hooked up within an hour. I was initially concerned with the picture my poor 480i SD cable source provided. But after playing a DVD (still only at 480p) I was impressed. Moved my cable to run through the DVD player and this cleared up the poor cable signal quite a bit. The picture looks great. Can't wait for Direct TV and a new Blu Ray player. I've seen this TV with an HD source at retailers and it looks as good as ANY other LCD they had displayed.Is this the best TV out there? I guess not if you read the reviews. But it gets plenty of good ratings. For the brief time that I've had this TV I personally think it should be put near the top of everyones list.
I purchased this cable/dsl router locally for a very good price and have found it offers relatively the same features as the Linksys and Netgear equivalents. The device itself is easy to setup, and works well with a standard high speed connection. The reviewer whose kept losing his cable modem connection may have had this problem due to a cable modem that does not support DHCP or possibly his provider uses PPPOE, though I am unsure if cable could. If so he would have to specially configure the router. I have not have any disconnection problems or connection problems whatsoever.A plus to the browser interface is the direct link to firmware update, a hands off install of them and the ability to configure many options and settings. The browser interface could be set up better, but it not terrible and easily navigated.The manual is very weak. There is no explanation for the advanced features, such as the VPN for remote management and I have yet to make this work. The DMZ and port filtering is vague and confusing as well, which as limited my success in implementing it. One reviewer thought that if you know how to use these advanced features, then you might know how to set them up. I do know enough to set them up and I still found the lack of information problematic as I cannot tell if I have set THIS particular device up accordingly. Of course these features are not required for a basic setup so I cannot ding them too hard for the lack of documentation
I have really enjoyed this GPS so far. this is my first GPS, so I am a novice. It has great features and I am just learning how to use them. I have purchased North American Maps and a 12v charger which will give it more utility. I am bound for Africa and hope to use it there.
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.
First off, this product is wonderful. I chose this backpack over a couple of other bags because it was big enough to grow with me. Since this purchase, I've acquired an external flash and one more lens to add to my other 4. All this, plus my Canon Rebel fit perfectly in here, and there is more than enough room for my close-up set, tons of sd cards, manuals for camera and flash, and batteries.I usually end up putting the contents of my purse in here when I go to, say, the zoo where I wouldn't want a purse in the way. It ALL fits, with PLENTY of room to spare! I'm completely happy with this bag, as far as space goes.Now for the not-that-bad news...I dropped my camera because of the way this bag was somewhat poorly designed. The zippers don't have any way of keeping themselves closed, so I was walking around with a semi-open bag and when I turned around to look, there went my camera! Everything survived and there was no hardcore damage (the plastic on my lens cracked just a teeny bit, but it works just fine).Now, the sad part is that I could have prevented this. The minute it arrived, I took it out to play with it and noticed this was a potential problem. So I took the straps that were already attached to the bag (they have little plastic clips), and I removed and re-attached them so that the straps clasped in the front of the bag, keeping that compartment from opening up no matter what the zippers decided to do.I hate having to modify my brand new products like that. I really wish Canon had thought of this, because it is a MAJOR drawback. However, if you're willing to spend the 5 minutes puzzling around with the straps, I say its worth it. This becomes a 5 star product that way. Otherwise it's a death-trap for your equipment!Out of all the bags and backpacks I looked at (and boy did I do my homework!), this was the clear winner in terms of size, price, and convenience (it has these amazing little side pockets that can snugly carry a lens so you don't have to open the whole bag if you know that lens is gonna be used, and all the other pockets are just so convenient). I highly recommend it! Just please buckle up your camera!Hopefully soon Canon realizes how silly it is to not have more security, and makes a better version...
BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CHEAP - you get what you pay for!I bought this device and put my music and photos on there and then a month and a half later the drive failed. I sent it in for warranty service and they said that power wasn't getting to the drive but they couldn't do anything because they don't make the dive. SO Acomadta was just going to send back another piece of junk and not fix the one with the info.
This case is sturdy and well-made, and offers great protection for portable external hard drives. I bought a Buffalo MiniStation Stealth, and though it is much smaller than the case, it fits snugly inside because of the thick garter strap. If you want something that will keep your HDD portable, though, I suggest you get a neoprene sleeve: less protection, but a lot lighter.A word of warning: Seagate Expansion Drives will NOT fit in this case.
This filter works. It does the job of protecting my lens and during mid-day my pictures come out clear. However I have noticed small greenish blemishes ONCE when I was taking pictures in low light. Overall, for the price its a great deal.
I had to return this bag; my 17in Dell laptop would not fit in it. I NEED A SMALLER LAPTOP!
The picture quality is supreme, and no complaints about the printer overall, except for the ink door, which won't stay shut.The photopaper used on this printer, however, can be easily damaged, so care must be taken on handling it after your pictures are printed. Perhaps I'll find a 3rd party paper, or HP will improve theirs.
This is my fourth LowePro camera case. Every time I purchase a new camera, I research the best case for that particular camera and I always seem to come back to LowePro for their functionality and value. In this particular model, I especially like the velcro and button-snap combination for the belt loop because it allows me to not only secure it to my belt, but also to the main strap of any messenger bag or backpack that I might be carrying. The button-snap makes a nice "lock" for the velcro tab which is already substantial in itself. Overall, the case may be slightly bulkier than others, but the added protection padding is good insurance against accidental falls. If you want a slimmer profile to fit in a briefcase, purse, or pocket, consider theLowepro Napoli 10.It would've been nice to have a zippered main compartment to protect against light rain showers, but theLowepro Rezo 20manages that with dual zippers in a slightly larger case. In this Rezo 15 model, there are no zippers but the top flap in the closed position overlaps the sides by roughly 1/2" so there's a little protection from the elements.
I bought this lens because I didn't want to spend the money for the equivalent Canon lens. For the money, it's unbeatable. If you are an amateur or hobby photographer, I would definitely recommend it, although professionals would notice some flaws.Pros:- Great value for the price- Quality is almost comparable to lenses that are twice the cost- Generally takes very high quality shotsCons:- slow auto-focusing (not an issue when you are dealing with inanimate objects or patient adults, but I've missed shots of children and animals because the lens would not focus)- hard edges of objects in photos are hazy (only noticeable when zoomed or cropped)- LOUD! (ok for snapshots, but I can imagine at a wedding or other quiet event it would be disruptive)Bottom line: it's great for now, but when I have the money I'm still planning to upgrade to the Canon lens.
The machine is well built producing fine text and graphics and I really like the duplex feature. My Ibook's operating system is MacOS 10.3.6. I originally had problems printing pdf files with this printer. It turned out not all pdf's as I originally thought just some (also some web pages). The printer would process the data and then just abort the print with an ignore data message and sometimes not even that. Brother was nice enough to replace the printer with another 1850 with a later ROM version. It sounded as if it was a known problem. The original ROM version was 1.18, I now have version 1.25 and it seems to work fine on pdf files that were previously a problem.
This is an excellent DVD player for matching with a HD TV. I am using it with a Samsung LNS2651D 26" LCD HDTV in my bedroom and I am impressed with the result. I have it coupled with HDMI. This gives the best visual performance by far and is probably required for 1080i upscaling.The player also handles DivX in Home theatre profile (i.e. no support for DivX HD profile,as tested on the material I had) and gives good results. It is supposed to handle MP3 and WMA formats, but I have bought this primarily for video entertainment and have not tested those features.Startup and loading DVD is a bit slow - takes about 10-15 seconds.Overall a great purchase for the price from Amazon.
My introduction to the Portapros came when I started looking for a pair of headphones to replace my aging iPod earphones, I'd already at the point, had something like the Sennheiser PX-100 in mind. However, in the reviews for the said product, I couldn't help but see the innumerable comparisons of the Koss Portapro to the Sony PX-100. Giving in to curiosity, I decided to check out what it was that everyone was talking about.Given that I'd never heard of Koss before this and that the Portapro is about half the price of the PX-100, I was rather skeptical that it could live up to the raving reviews. But eventually I did a bit more research and the clincher for me to give it try was the discovering that it seems to have been in production for the last 25 years or so and yet-people are now still happily buying the same unchanged product. Surely they must be doing something right to win that kind of loyalty.When I got my pair I'll admit at first glance I was skeptical and a little disappointed again. The 'case" provided with the headphones is in actuality not so much a case but a teeny leather bag, which isn't really adequate protection and is a rather difficult to fold and pack the headphones into. The headphones themselves were smaller than expected and looked rather flimsy.Nevertheless I tried them on and was surprised by how securely they fit. The "Light" and "Firm" switches were a nice touch to ensure comfort, even if the sliding headband has a nasty habit of tangling with hair and giving one an impromptu hair trimming.Then I plugged it in, put on some music and was blown away by the quality of the sound.I won't say they are the best I have ever heard, but they definitely rank amongst the upper tier and can give the higher-end audiophile stuff a run for their money at a fraction of the cost (Keep in mind I am comparing these to Bose and Sennheisers here). Songs that I have heard a dozen times before have been given an extra depth, and I keep hearing notes that I have never managed to hear on my old headphones.One thing though: the cable for the headphones is rather short, which is good if you are using something like an iPod (yay no tangling wires while jogging and they stay on well too), but also prone to being accidentally jerked out of the audio port if you have it plugged to something stationary like say, a PC and then moving.It has been almost two months now and despite heavy daily use the headphones seem to be holding up well, despite looking "flimsy" in the beginning.Overall, the Portapros managed to win me over completely and now sit firmly as my favourite pair of headphones. I even ended up buying a second pair (The new black model with the fabric cable) so that I could have one at work and one at home and not have to have the hassle of constantly folding them and stuffing them into the diminutive travel bag.At the price, you can't go wrong with these babies!
This unit was everything i was looking for to get my pc-stored media through my tv and stereo but it just didn't work properly so now it just sits there gathering dust.I set up the player wirelessly and all worked well for a while...the menus were easy, the video played well but then everything froze. So far i think i've spent a total of 12 hours on the phone and countless emails trying to fix this problem. Basically it can now play a few songs or a video and then decides to give up. great. why is this all so difficult?don't get this product!meanwhile i'm despearately looking for something that is just like the prismiq but works!
This tripod is great for all cameras. 35 mm and digital.Nice product from Ambico.
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?
Works great and fast! I would recommend to anyone with stacks of business cards.
I've had these headphones since 2009. I actually bought 2 in 2009 thinking these things are cheap and eventually one will break. NOPE! I'm still using my first one and the second one is still unopened! I use these only when I workout. These headphones are awesome. I listen to mainly hip hop, reggae, and hawaiian when working out. Bass on these things are decent. I really didn't expect any for this price point. Another thing I really like is that the wire is really long, which is perfect for me because I keep my iPhone in my pocket when I workout. Shorter wires tend to tighten up my neck. But these headphones are comfortable and drowns out all the noise around me so I can focus.
I had no problem with this device using 1-2 GB memory cards but the SanDisk 4 GB card wont work. Also, it is a bit fragile -- the opening for the card isn't very crush proof.
The TV tuner is compact and good-looking. I was amazed by the qulaity and the performance it presented after I finished all set-up procedures and turned it on. The built-in channel-managing software is really something and easy to control. I wanna stress that this gadget is satisfyingly compatible with my laptop (ASUS A6) so far. There is no pop-up of bugs or any windows system's presence during programming.On the whole, I will give it an 8 of 10 as a mark. The distinct flaw in this package is the lack of an added indoor antenna. Namely, you gotta buy a technically reliable one to satisfy the requirements depending on where you live.
Being VERY new to DSL camera, or non point-and-shoot cameras, it was not easy to understand the description of these lenses. I know I do want them for my camera, but apparently I ordered the wrong size. What I received is very good quality and comes in a great little leather case! I am very impressed, I just wish I could use them! So I do have to return them for another size. Maybe it would help if there was a link explaining, (for dummies like me), how to figure out what size you need for what lens. I needed the 52mm instead of the 55mm.
For $30, this is GREAT radio. For $50 it's still a great radio. You don't really NEED any more than this radio offers. A $200 radio wouldn't work much better in the same situation. Well worth the money...and very tiny! Audio is good on rx and tx. The only annoying thing is you never know what channel it will be on when you turn it on. I wish it would just stay where you put it when you turn it off.
im usually a fan of sony walkmans,,,this one had the potential for greatness,but the design is sooo flawed, that the clip often comes off, sending the walkman flying and the batteries fly out. often times, when i pull the walkman out of my bag, the battery case has opened, and the batteries are out of the walkman, forcing me to reset my 10 preset stations. might seem trivial, but having had to reset the 10 stations probably 50 times in the few months ive owne the walkman, gets really annoying. good news is--given as many times as the clip has come undone sending the walkman flying--it takes a licking and keeps on ticking
I'm no professional audio expert, I'm just that guy with an iPod who used to wear the standard Apple headphones, and while I liked them, I ldecided to look for something with a tad bit better sound quality. I actually first hear of these while reading the comments on a youtube video reviewing some other headphones, and after seeing all these great reviews I decided, for the price, these looked like a good buy.I was wrong... it was a GREAT buy! These headphones are amazing for what they are. very light, small, and somehow put out amazing sound quality. Now because I'm no expert I'm not going to go into a deeper analysis of all the tech specs, but I will say this: from someone who decided to buy some headphones from first hearing about them in a youtube comment because he was tired of Apple's earbuds, these headphones are great!
So I was debating this 1490 CC1 case vs. the 1495 CC1 case. I purchased the 1495 as the 1490 said it can't accommodate laptop sizes as large as a 15" MacBook Pro. So, I ordered the 1495. While it's a tank, it's a bit large, so after seeing the current image of the 1490 case on Amazon, with the laptop sleeve, I thought my MacBook would fit just fine....and I ordered the 1490. While not disappointed in what I received, the picture of the 1490 on Amazon's site is actually of the 1495. The 1490 has a different layout inside and out.While my 15.4" MacBook fits great in the case, there is no sleeve. It is a pre-molded bottom for the case, with two dividers underneath the laptop to fit whatever you can. There are pick-n-pluck foam inserts for these compartments, so you can separate your gear from hitting your laptop. The laptop sits on top of these dividers and has a velcro strap that keeps it secured to the bottom, so if you're going to set something on top, get a thin, neoprene sleeve. Other than that, the quality of the 1490 case interior is a bit better in my opinion. The lid organizer appears to be a cheap leather, but nicer than the 1495. The backing of the 1495 is a flexible plastic, like the kind found in the sides of luggage, and it is screwed to the back.There are also only two latches, not four. The two latches in front do lock with a key though. There is no combination lock as pictured on the 1495. Attached is the product link direct from Pelican for the 1490 CC1. [...]I'll attach some correct pictures as well.
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.
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.
THis is a great drive for your money if you use Mac, Windows, and Linux. I use all of them and it works great, I do wish that they had an 8 Gig versions out, but this one will do for now.
Having a Lexmark printer, I feel I should use Lexmark ink if possible. The high yield cartridge really does last longer than the non high-yield. The price here is the best I have found anywhere, on line or in store. The service is very efficient and item received quickly.
There's not a lot to say.It's a bicycle mount bracket, and it does its job pretty well!That's what I needed.For eTrex Color models you can't use the provided lid (it doesn't fit!) but your GPSr fits directly using the small clip included in the original package of the GPSr itself.To sum up: a good purchase.
This is a great product. I ordered it as part of a media computer i've been working on, a standalone box running "MythTV". I received the product very quickly and in perfect shape. I've been using this media computer connected to my TV for months now and i've had no problems. The main advantage of the 350 over lower models is that it has an onboard mpeg2 decoder. This is a very useful feature, it allows me to plug the media computer directly from the PVR card into my tv via the standard composite (yellow, white, red) connections, without any need for a computer monitor. For others like myself that need a reliable, quality PVR (with great linux support), look no further than the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-350.
The camera is *much* smaller than I expected. That's fine - I sould have read the product description more closely.But, the camera itself is overall very disappointing. The controls are all handled from one button - which means that you need to sit down with the manual every time you need to do something - that's hardly appropriate for kids.Additionally, it's hard to tell when you've taken a picture - a camera for kids really ought to make a satisfying "CLICK" noise. But this doesn't give any indication at all.So, unfortunately, it really seems like the kid who is old enough to use this camera is already old enough to use a regular camera.
This power strip has plenty of plugs to power all of your sensitive electronic gadgets. I like the long power cord and the right angle outlet plug.
I went through a number of monitors on my way to this one. I can't believe the number of monitors that suffer from vertical viewing angle so badly that at 18" from the monitor, the colors vary from top to bottom. Not with this monitor! Just beautiful. Not a lot more to say - ergonomically perfect. Was even able to tuck my center channel speaker up on the front of the stand and lower the monitor in front of it slightly.Don't think that you can spend less and get this quality -- you cannot. Samsung and Viewsonic in the &lt;$500 neighborhood do not even come close.
Pretty much does it all.More space than I need, hard to fill up to capacity.
A large colour laser printer to throw away after 5000 pages?I bought this printer as an environment friendly network Colours Printer to replace several consume intense Ink Jet printers for my villa in Spain.As I tried to replace the toner cartridge with a brand new toner originally purchased from HP as recommended by HP for spare I found that HP steals from my store room by caducating brand new cartridges.Worse than that you do not even get a warning and the box is no visible expiry date.Now I have a useless printer that does not even print B/W and 4 originally packed cartridges worth 300all to go in the rubbish thanks to HP!If you try contacting the support before even buying you find that these lazy guys at HP do not want to be contacted at all! It is nearly impossible to cross all that barricades set up to avoid receiving a client complain, you only can complain here in CIAOI recommend to not buy HP anymore as I already recommended my friends.
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 bought the USR USB fax modem last week and I wish I had checked here first. I have called Tech support three times (long distance call 801 area code) and exchanged multiple emails without resolution. I am about to return this modem. Problems:1) On my Win98SE computer: After tech support-aided removal of the automatically installed drivers, and reinstalling them twice, the best it would do was recognize the modem if I plugged the USB cable in while the computer was up and running. If I made a mistake and shut down the computer and rebooted, Win98SE would find &quot;UNKNOWN DEVICE&quot; and fail to recognize the modem.2) Attempted to install it on brand new install of WinXP Pro (I did a clean install on a freshly formatted hard drive) - received &quot;Drivers not certified by Microsoft&quot; warning - Strongly advised not to install drivers - may make system unstable. I stopped install at that point (I happen to need a stable computer)3) Similar &quot;unsigned drivers&quot; warning on Windows 2000. I do not know if it works but I did complete the install on this computer.In all honesty, I was able to use the modem on system #1 (Win98SE) provided I plugged the modem in after booting and unplugged it prior to shutting computer down. It seemed to maintain a good connection and connected faster than my old modem.I simply cannot be bothered with plugging the modem in and unplugging it every time I reboot the computer. That's crazy and excess wear and tear on the USB ports, not to mention inconvenient at the rear of the computer. Failure to do so installs multiple &quot;UNKNOWN DEVICES&quot; that prevent future recognition of the modem and require uninstallation.
I read articles about the Nikon remote and decided to try it as it's inexpensive and Nikon. I am pleased at the range and was surprised at the small size. I had a class reunion, took group photo's and had lots of fun taking candid photo's while camera was set up on tripod. Highly recommended.
Works, seems well made. Don't know how it will hold up outside for years but don't see any reason why it won't.
The instructions for this product are terrible and make little or no sense. The "chapters" follow no logic and it was written by someone who does not speak fluent English as seen by the multiple spelling and grammar mistakes.Though I was able to get the basic features to work with this alarm, I was not able to program the phone features. You cannot remotely access the alarm by phone if you have a home answering machine.On two occations the alarm went off for no reason(not armed) most likely due to radio frequency interference.The entire unite shuts off without an alarm sounding if you simply unplug it from the wall, so I am not sure why it has rechargable batteries.Nobody answers the toll free customer service number and they have yet to respond to my voicemail.
It had everything I needed to hook up my amp. The power wire was long enough to snake all the way through the cab, through the firewall and to the battery with some left over. It has a good inline fuse, and an 8 ga. ground wire. The set provides several types of connectors for each wire and a few small cable ties. I actually didn't have to go and buy anything extra. I did use a different speaker wire that I already had--one with more insulation.
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.
Sony makes a set of these that cost $100 more and feature electronic noise cancellation. Frankly, these do the job 85% as well. I can only conclude that the inside-the-ear fit of this style earbud is what really helps with listening in a noisy environment. I use these on airplanes a lot, and even when I'm not listening to anything I'll sometimes use them as earplugs.Soundwise? I think they're fine. They sound good, and I've never been convinced that the output of my i-thing will sound tremendously better on some $200 or $400 dollar shure/etymyopic buds. I'm sure a layperson could hear _some_ difference, but not enough to worry about (I imagine the kind of person who would worry about that is saving up for a $5000 oxygen-free-copper interconnect.)Durability-wise, I've used my current pair for three years with no problems. I'd buy these again in a heartbeat.
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.
Great product, fast delivery, high price (but at least shipping was free and there was no tax).
I was looking for an attractive, black wire basket that blended with my office decor, looked modern and wasn't big and boxy and I found this little gem. And the price was better than the local store.
Midland 1001Z 40 Channel CB with Channel 9 Switch and PAGot this 3/17/08 and havent used it much but so far works great.I would recommend this to someone looking for a CB..
I bought this cord so I could watch internet tv on my television. I hooked one end to the desktop pc and the other to my tv. DONE! Don't have to have multiply cords since audio is combined. Simple to do and works great! This is a great buy too! Don't go anywhere else this is all you need.
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
This product is a real nice addition to your in car stereo, especially if your car has space to seperates(component pieces) but your vehicle doesn't have the factory upgrades stereo system.I installed these in my F150 that has 5"x7" in the front doors, with factory mounting holes for a component system. So I installed these into those unused hole locations and tapped off of the 5"x7" speakers.It really brings the highs to life and you can hear more of the songs detailed sounds; because you and/or your passengers legs are no longer blocking out the highs due to the low mounting position of the factory speakers.I recommend this product.These tweeter offer various mounting position options with the included hardware. Surface mount, Top mount, etc.cydewaz
This optical trackball mouse has a poor ergonomic design. The trackball is also not permanently resident in the device so it is not transportable. I needed this for my portable laptop and the ball has nothing retaining it to the device. It will come out and may get lost. This is the dumbest design i have ever seen. On the good side the buttons click nicely even thoughthey are awkwardly placed.Pass on this unless you wont be taking the unit anywhere but one place.
As an adult I figured it would be smart to research the MP3 field before I asked Santa for one for Christmas. I'm glad I did. I love my new Zune. The price I got here was right-on! Shipping was timely even though Santa waited to the last few days to ask the Elves to send it.The original earbuds are too small for my ears, but I have tried a couple of mid-level replacements and have returned them as they are no better. I am now awaiting the Bose in-ear set. Hopefully these will be a better fit, and I can not blame Microsoft for that as, like I said the others were similar in fit.The only thing I can say that is negative is about the software. I expected, as an IT professional, for the software for a Microsoft device to be real simple, functional and intuitive. I am not impressed thus far. I have researched this and I am not alone in my opinion. I am expecting a major update to come soon. I hope so as this software work like a Beta product. This why I gave it 4 stars and not 5.
This is almost the perfect camera backpack for me. Holds all my gear comfortably, but most important to me is that it holds my canon 20D with attached 70-200L with hood on in shooting position (not reversed). It is very inexpensive and light weight compared to the Lowe equivalent.....it may not have as much overall padding, but it is definitely enough for me. I have seen some comments about the zipper opening by itself and gear almost falling out but it has not been a problem for me, maybe because I always close all my zippers all the way to the right side, instead of both zippers meeting in the top middle of the pack. The only very minor thing that I would have hoped for is that the dividers optionally facilitated the orientation of the camera body in the bottom of the pack instead of the top, which seems to be common for most packs. The reason would I prefer this is that with the lens hood on, this may start to make a permanent circular indentation in the foam padding in the bottom of the pack (it happened in my other Lowe bag), losing shock protection over time. I solved this by putting in a small piece of acrylic and extra foam where the lens hood rests in the bottom of the pack to help distribute the weight. I am very happy with this pack and rate it 5 stars, not 4 like it says above....that was a mistake due to multiple clicks on a slow connection and I can't figure out how to correct it.
Love the remote - particularly for the programming feature from the original remote - use only one remote - and store the original away without the batteries - there are certain devices that need the original remote for diagnostics or reset functions - so you want to keep them safe.Have three of them - bought them from Amazon - at $18.xx - must stop referring friends to Amazon to purchase them because now they are $32+
The backpack was a little smaller than I had thought. Probably 3/4 the size of a typical bookbag/Notebook type backpack. The small size fit nicely under the airline seat in front of me. But that said it was plenty roomy for all of my gear. It is comfortable to wear. While I like that it has a tie down to attach my tripod. It isn't secured to the "frame" of the pack itself so it swings a bit which will be annoying on a long hike.Overall a fantastic bag for the money.
I bought the case because I always had a cassette mess in my car and I am very satisfied. It even fits underneath the car seat and whenever I need a new tape I just flip the cover over. Moreover it looks very decent.The only thing you have to pay attention to is that the 36 capacity is for tapes without cover. If you want to fit tapes with cover you fit around 1 less. I definitely recommand this item.
So far so good! It works as stated. Only problem I had was not all readers or older computers recognize the 4GB size of this memory card. It is not the fault of the product. It is old technology I was using. So, I bought a cheap but newer multi-card reader, inserted the card, plugged it in to the pc...worked like a charm!
I PURCHASED THIS BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT DEAL. I GOT IT FOR MY BLACKBERRY CURVE 8330 PHONE. WHEN I INSERTED THE CARD INTO MY COMPUTER'S SD CARD READER IT WAS UNABLE TO READ THE CARD. SO I TRIED TO USE THE USB CABLE THE PHONE COMES WITH AND I WAS ABLE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC THRU THE USB. SO MAKE SURE YOU TRY BOTH WAYS TO SEE IF IT WORKS BEFORE YOU GIVE UP!!
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.
Living on the coast of GA and after all the tornadoes in FL that occurred at night, I bought this unit. Was easy to program for my county and surrounding ones. When warnings are issued, and we have had several, unit has gone off very loudly to wake me up. Well worth the money for peace of mind.
I purchased these headphones for their ability to block outside sounds during my commute. While they are good at this, the sound they produce is terrible. There is way too much bass -- you actually feel the physical pressure on your eardrum with every beat. At the same time, midrange and treble are very muffled. There is also noticeable interference between bass and treble -- whenever there is a bass beat at the same time as vocals, the vocals fade out and distort for the duration of the beat. Compared with the crispness of the standard iPod earbuds, everything sounds as if you're underwater.With that said, when I set the equalizer in iTunes in a steep stairstep pattern, reducing bass and increasing treble, the sound was great. Unfortunately, custom equalizer settings do not transfer over to the iPod (regardless of what model you have), and none of the preset equalizer settings come even close to making the sound acceptable. So while these headphones might work with an MP3 player that supports custom equalizer settings, they are useless with an iPod. Bottom line: If you at all like the sound of the earbuds that come with the iPod, even if you wish they had more bass (as I do), these headphones are not for you. (And if anyone knows of a pair of in-the-ear headphones that have clear mids, detailed highs and aren't so biased in favor of the lows, write me at [...])
Very pleased with my backpack. Quality product and another great purchasing experience from Amazon. I took the advice from a previous customer and connected the side straps with a D ring in the middle of the pack to ensure there were no accidents. It works great and I love this backpack!!
"Just what the doctor ordered", in terms of simplified, easy-to-use access and design. Once again, Texas Instruments does not disappoint or fail to shock and amaze with their ability to maintain the right balance of versatility and specificity in their products. I noted that of chief concern to many was the inclusion of PV (present value) and FV (future value) buttons to add more depth and dimension to equations. Unlike Casio's cheaper and more flashy looking alternative to the BAII Plus, this one has those invaluable functions (as default selections - the primary choice with their abbreviations right there on the keys without needing to sift through the shift functions - upper case/secondary labels). Gotta love consistency, especially in this day and age where such a basic priority has become more and more scarce when it comes to preserving a high level of performance in customer/consumer satisfaction with your products and/or services. Texas Instruments, I am relieved to say, have valiantly endeavored to keep that in mind - as the BAII Plus Financial Calculator model clearly demonstrates in exponential quantities.
I have read all of the 1-star reviews on this product and have had all of the problems people there have mentioned.1. Locks up all the time (OS is Windows CE Core 5.0, say no more), has to be reset, loses all settings.2. Memory card for backup restoration never has worked. Sent it in (by Fed Ex, had a tracking number so they managed not to lose it) but wasn't fixed even though they said it was.3. Touch screen works poorly if at all.4. Navigation works OK when the unit isn't locking up. Maps out of date, seem un-upgradeable even if I wanted to spend the money for what other GPS companies seem to provide for free.5. Terrible customer support. "Solutions" never worked from tech support. Upgraded firmware, didn't stop crashes. Instructions for getting the smart-card backup to work didn't work.6. Bluetooth connectivity is awful. Gave up on it afte a couple months. Then recently, it started defaulting to the Bluetooth page when I turned it on and wouldn't leave the page.7. Menu system terribly non-intuitive.I've had this a year, I'm going to sell it on EBAY and buy a Garmin!
I always liked Maxell when I was younger. They were my &#34;go-to&#34; cassette tape for recording records. I know that dates me, but I still trust them for my recording needs.
1.The track ball could have been double the size2.I would not mind if the alpha keys of same size as a laptop but want the Enter key, Tab Key shift key should have been little bigger.3. Why could not you just mimic exact dimensions and layout of a lenovo T400 or T410 with the trackball double the size.4. left click as a trigger is a fantastic idea works great.5. Scroll wheel is also great.6. track bask should have been little smoother.
I have had printers since 1996 and still cannot believe the mark up on these cartridges. At these prices, one could just buy a new printer after 2 refill expenses. A new printer comes with the small cartridges yet at the price of the printer complete boxed set, it seems rediculous not to consider just replacing the printer at some point.I have refilled HP cartridges and refilling them is just fine. The only secret is when to refill the tank. If you wait till the black tank is no longer printing, you've already burnt up the print head so that one would be trash. Refill them when they reach about 20% full and they work fine.Ink tanks are too pricey in mho. That's why folks are selling refill kits, remanufactured cartridges etc. The reman's should be used right away during any warranty period since the print head could be damaged. If there's an issue, at elast you could return it for a repl or refund etc.FYI, I went for the Canon Pixma recently since I can now just simply look at the tanks, see the ink level and do as needed. Those tanks are independent of the print head so, easy to refill or simply replace them for about half of the HP's.
I owe two of this splitter. Both of them broke when I unscrew the cable, There is a piece of plastic inside the hole broke off.
The product comes just as advertised. The bass is great and the sound quality is excellent for the price. I would definitely recommend this product. The "folding" and storage of the item can be a little cumbersome, but once you figure it out it can be done quickly. For the price you will not be disappointed.
It stopped working after 2 months .... Sound quality was outstanding until then ... but again no point getting this ...
I had a dymo for a couple years but I will never go back. this stand alone labeler is the only one I will ever use.
These are a great set of speakers for the price. Fine sound. there is a knob on the woofer to adjust the bass. These things look really cool too. IMOP you can't go wrong with these for the price.
I am using this with the TH-50PH9UK and and external video processor (DVDO iScan VP30) and the results are well worth the investment. (The DVI card allows for higher reolution input over HDMI.)
Where has this product been all my life? I could never let a subwoofer rip without disturbing everyone around me. Now I can get the same effect without risk of hearing loss (and disturbing the peace). Excellent!Pros:* Movies* Music* FPS Games: Tried in Counter-Strike:Source, BF2142, and HL2:EmpiresModCons:* RTS Games: Supreme Commander and Earth2160 are better without it IMO* Requires sound card with bass boost (such as X-Fi gamer) for best results (albeit it works surprisingly well off a crappy laptop headphone output)UPDATE: Bought this less than a year ago, and it has now died. The "signal" and "clip" leds are not lighting up at all, although the power led and fan turn on. Prior to failure, I was getting erratic behavior from the unit (would rumble periodically with no input). I used this unit almost purely for gaming and turned it off when not using it.UPDATE 2: I'm now on my third amplifier. I still really like the darn thing, but I'm scared of turning up the volume...
Pistol grips are a great way to quickly tilt/pan/adjust, but the pro ones are prohibitively expensive. So I gave this one a shot for a trip to Europe.You get what you pay for. With a Canon 50D and an 18-85mm lens, this head became unstable after less than an hour (despite that the head says it can hold 6+ pounds). Unacceptable "wiggle" with the head which makes multiframe HDR photography impossible.If you have a decent tripod and want good results, save your $$ for a real ball head.
Hoya is Pentax and Pentax is Ricoh. Good quality all around. Not only works as a protection for your valuable lenses but also helps you getting nice pictures.
I really liked the different sized buds this comes with - the regular size of other earbuds is too big for me. So after the first one broke within a couple of months, I hoped it was just a coincidence and bought a second pair of the same model.Unfortunately, the second set also broke; this time they had just lasted 6 weeks. And I only use them twice a week for about an hour each.The problem with each set of earbuds was that the left earbud gave out. After buying two, and each breaking, I won't get KOSS again.The sound seemed ok to me, average for this kind of earbuds.
for this price- camera is ok.it's nice, menu is easy to navigate.it doesn't have viewfinder and this is real disadvantage.macro mode really sucks....and the zoom is little noisy...but unless you've got focus, the picture will be good.true point-and-shoot camera.if you want more-have to pay more:))
This product is great for anyone needing to store CDs or use them like I do for clients CDs to send to them. great quality and great price.
I first tried to burn using my NEC burner which I found out is known to not work. Now using my Phillips I am running about 80% success rate. This media seems to suffer from quality control issues. Some come right off the spindle with surface imperfections. Some of those burn perfectly and some perfect looking ones become coasters. I am used to nearly 100% success with single layer discs.The bottom line is you should expect to add some to the cost per disc calculation. Otherwise I am not aware of a better choice at this time.
I found these ear buds to be very uncomfortable. I have a Bluetooth headset with a similar in-ear piece but don't have any issue with it. I just could not find any of the different size ear gels that fit right.
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!
I bought this scanner for a CHRISTmas gift. My son already owns one and this was for my daughter and son in law. They are thrilled with it. I also own a scanner, although mine is not a handheld. If I had to replace mine, this is the one I would get.
For my work editing and filming videos, I must need this cable of very good quality. IEEE-1394, is a perfect idea for a digital image. Thank you for the sending.
I bought this at Best Buy not knowing what it had to offer (other then it had music, pictures and videos.) Since I have so much feedback for this player, I've divided it into three sections. Good, Bad, and the Ugly.Good: Great big screen, case is sturdy, interface and menu is easy to use. The music is very clear and along with the big screen to playing videos. Also has WiFi built it to send songs, pictures, and videos to other Zune holders. Software is OK, but I've never come across any software that is perfect.Bad: Battery life could be ALOT better. Don't waste your time putting on full movies, because chances are you won't be able to finish them. WiFi is useless. Kills battery and useless unless you know or spot someone holding their Zune. Just leave it off (buzzkill for the battery if left on.) Until Microsoft creates another firmware update to allow Zune players to connect to the Internet (Zunes Marketplace more likely) to download music will give its WiFi more of a real use.Ugly: We seem to see a lot of holes in Microsoft's products. Aside from poor battery life, useless WiFi, and 50% of the songs that are on the Zune's Marketplace can't even be shared yet, its overall rating it OK.There is room for improvement, but only time will tell if this player can be the next Ipod killer (which its not right now, but in the near future it might.)
The aluminum IPOD case from Core Cases was well made, tight fitting and rugged. The menu button cover was an unexpected benefit.
warning! trying to use this as a pci card will NOT work with a G5, even though this is listed as mac compatible. It is the WRONG type of PCI card, and further, the G5 will not allow you to add a 5.25 front...so you're stuck if you have a G5.I found out the hard way, and going through amazon's return process means I have to pay postage since they say its not their fault, EVEN THOUGH their listing here is misleading to G5 owners, hence my low review, and the reason for posting this WARNING!DO NOT BUY if you own a G5, not only will it not work, amazon will soak you for return postage.
Just received this unit ordered through Amazon.com (quick shipment!!) and am disappointed that it is not functioning. Every DVD inserted results in a 'loading' message followed by 'No Disc'. However, audio CDs work fine.The user manual is barely adequate.I've contacted Norcet Tech support and am awaiting a response. I'll update this review with the outcome.
Yet the scanner didn't work. I can do without it, as my old one still works (just the scanner).
I bought this back in 2001 and I never had any problem with it. Reading other people's reviews, complaining about this product, seriously don't know much about computers. It is such an easy mp3 to use, drivers are available to download, always used it on XP, no problem. I only use 64mb MMC but am able to listen for over an hour of music. Suggestion....convert your file from mp3 to mp3pro, it uses less memory but the quality of the sound is just as great.
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 printer is not for those who like a push button no hassle photo. It produces high quality prints up to 13 x 19 inches, but does require some attention to the printed directions on the part of the user.Prints from this on pearl paper have been very good. The canon utilities for this printer work fine. I have been using it with an IMAC.It uses high quality pigment inks that will last. 4800 x 2400 dpi resolution and 10 ink cartridges. Cartridge value pack is about $115/10 cartridges.[...]In response to the comment made, I have printed borderless prints on 13x19 paper. There is no margin, it is a full 13x19 inches. Borderless is dependent on the type of paper you select in the Canon print utility.Canon Pixma Pro9500 Professional Large Format Inkjet Printer (0373B001AA)
These speakers are well worth the money. The subwoofer has a very clear bass sound. Easy to install and the satellite speakers are very attractive.
I bought four BT34s a year ago. They look great with my silver Sony speakers. The design allows you to rotate and tilt the speaker direction to meet your needs. All adjustments are made using allen wrench set screws.Simply attach the ceiling plate assembly to ceiling with 2 screws, then snap a 2-piece plastic shroud together to cover the ceiling plate. Another assembly attaches to the speaker, and then inserts into a swivel sleeve on the ceiling assembly. Each kit includes ample bolts, screws, and adapters to accommodate a wide variety of speakers. You should screw into ceiling joists or wood blocking (as I installed in my attic), although even plastic drywall plugs are included. Save the extra parts in case you change speakers.
Very good scanner. Can not beat for the money. True Plug and play (Not like some stuff I have bought that says plug and play and hours later your still in the plug stage)lol. Very slim and not obtrusive. Slick design. Nice quality. Thumbs up.IT BROKE 1 YEAR. STINKS. WILL NOT WORK. I USED IT VERY LITTLE TO SCAN. BUMMER. BUY AT OWN RISK.
Fun camera to play with. Obviously it's lightweight so it is easy to carry around. Try different films to get different looks, but the film is not so easy to find in stores.
I ordered this with the LG KS360 and I've had no problems with it so far. It works fine.
This is the second unit I've purchased in the last few years.I originally bought it to interface with some Amateur Radio gear. It worked perfectly and has been going strong for YEARS now.I bought the second unit for my job in Telecom when we got new laptops sans serial ports. It continues to work on equipment while some of my coworkers struggle to use some of their generic USB/Serial adapters with funky chipsets.I also love the software utility that comes with it. Very straightforward diagnostics and easily changeable serial COM port numbers.Reliable. Highly recommended.
This bag is a great bag to have on a long day trip, or any vacation. It is roomy enough to hold all my husband's equipment, his camera and several lens, and tripod. There is another section where you can put other camera accesories, or you can pack snacks for the day. I gave it to my husband for Christmas and he loves it.
For the price at this level, i find it sounds very good, well balanced..., unlike other tint sound, it has quite of a wider sound spectrum without spend 2x or moreComing from a high-end Home Audio, B&W; Speakers, i am quite happy with this unit
great widget - within 10 minutes of ripping open the box I was downloading my Nokia 3650 camera full-o-pix to my Win XP PC.It is plugged into a USB port on the back of my PC located under my home office desk and it easily connects from anywhere nearby. IMHO it is an easy install, works as advertised, and it is a brand name product with decent documentation, support, etc.. Doug
I made an impulsive buy based on the special price but read all these bad reviews and thinking that I might have to return it. It's our first GPS and it really does the job plus more. I highly recommend it for people who don't want to spend 300-500 bucks.Well, after manually upgrading the firmware, POI and maps, it is even better. 1.2 million POI and response is much smoother and faster. The features work flawlessly, re-calc of routes is reasonably fast and new features were added. Make sure you get the latest firmware. Mine is 2.18.
I just received it, plugged it in and turned the gain u as high as it can go. There was a marked difference in the signal strength. A channel that I had lost after the digital transition (for some weird reason) was again watchable.I heard some people say that positioning is not important with this antenna. For me, that is an untrue statement. Rotating the antenna a few degrees meant the difference between picking up a channel and receiving nothing at all.Each case is unique. Some people live in terrible places and will not be able to receive strong digital signals until television stations do signal strength audits and decide to invest in increasing their coverage (i'm sure their revenue dollars are hurt by lost viewership - so it is in their best interest to make their signal as strong as possible.Though an inaccurate measure for me, this page may be helpful for you to determine whether or not you need a stronger antenna or whether you need to buy a basic cable subscription.[...]
Not exactly sound-isolating, but they sound really good and fit it my ears better than other, cheap earbuds.
The Creative Muvo is a great little mp3 player. Easy to transfer files from the computer. Although tiny in size it produces excellent sound quality. The one AAA battery lasts ages. The scroller, used for accessing menu options, takes a little bit of practise. Excellent value for money for a quality mp3 player.
I have one of these cats. So these cats I know are THE BOMB!If you have a brother or sister that is allergic to real animals this is a great toy for you!
This mp3 player is a great value and is very simple to use (drag and drop allows me to fill it up in the same it takes someone to open iTunes).Furthermore, it has great sound, FM radio (always great when you have listened to all your songs a million times), and microphone (only use it a couple of times to make pranks on friends and it was great).I have an iRiver Clix 2 now, it is better if you are looking for something with a larger capacity and the same great audio quality (especially compared to the ipods.
This worked well to transfer files from XP to Vista--the problem was it was it was a slow process.
Great little accessory for your Nikon. The range is actually about 30 feet, plenty far for anything indoor and most outdoor shooting. The only downfall is they are pretty much made to be disposable, when the battery dies you just buy another one. Also be aware if you have more than one camera the remote will trigger both cameras, this could be a good or a bad thing.
Absolutely superb quality. Sure, snug "permanent" connections - won't come loose or deteriorate over time. Might be a little too tight for some applications - such as in situations where temporary connections are needed. Once these are twisted and firmly pressed into an RCA jack, they want to stay connected forever - sometimes very difficult to remove. The cables themselves have very stiff heavy shielding and thick insulation, almost solid - they do not droop or hang down, and do not bend around corners very well. Not be suitable for installations where connecting cables need to be folded or wound up to be tidy. These want to run in straight lines or long curves between components.
Letters wore off the keyboard in less than a month of light use. Some keys stick. Buy another keyboard.
I bought this TV for my parents about a year ago. I did a lot of research, as usual, since this is a big purchase. It was either this TV or Sony Bravia. At the end of the day, Samsung and Sony use the same LCD pannels. They have a joint venture called S-LCD (for Samnsung's expertise in LCD and Sony's know-how on TV's) which supplies all LCD pannels used by Sony and Samsung. I figured this is a good thing for both companies and TV's from both should be in a compatible quality. I furthered my research based on this and looked at all specs, functions, and prices. I paid a little less than $2,000 for Samsung TV and it was a great purchase. I would have been happy with a Sony TV, but Samsung seems to be up and coming thesedays (and recent deterioration of Sony products), even beyond Sony, at least in my opinion. Anyway, my parents love this TV and my brother mastered how to manipulate all the functions. Clear picture, no lag time, fast responding, good angle, very light, easy to install and use, etc. I stop by at my parents' time to time, and I love this TV. I am planning to buy a TV soon, but price is falling sharply, so I might wait a little bit. But I will buy another Samsung LCD.
I have had some bad experiences in the past with brand X and refilled recycled ink cartriges this is a fresh high quality genuine HP Ink cartridge. Arrived with expiration date two plus years off and arrived ahead of schedule.
I know I probably paid a little extra getting the Monster name, but honestly, the look just fit what I wanted. So far since using it I've had 2 major storms come through bad enough to kick the power center off, and it won't let you switch it back on until the power settles back down. Right now it's protecting my 50" plasma, Blu-Ray, and 7.1 surround receiver, and they all work fantastic after the storms with no problems. So far, works as advertised! If the price was a bit lower, it'd definitely be a 5 star rating from me!
DONT BUY THIS...I bought this player when it was $50 and now im regretting it. I've had it for about a month and used it maybe 5 times. NOW it wont even see my mp3 cds. it just searches for like 10 minutes and then it says no cd.DONT BUY THIS BECAUSE IT IS CHEAP ...!IT HAS POOR SOUND QUALITY AND LIKES TO QUAKE AND STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SONG!!!!!!DONT BUY THIS...
The title says it all. I thought this was a fantastic bag when inspecting it. It seems durable and well-crafted, with many convenient pockets and a generally pleasing look. Unfortunately, this was one of my failed experiments in finding a bag large enough for my ASUS G74 Series laptop. Although it says it is for 17.3" bags, the extra bulk of the cooling vents on the G74 make it barely fit in this bag. When closed (which is a struggle), it's apparent that the bag will offer no impact or moisture protection. I'm sure this would be an ideal bag for a laptop with less girth.For anyone looking for a bag for the G74 Series or other laptop of similar size, I ended up with theToshiba 18-Inch Metropolitan Case for Laptop. It's a monster of a bag, but honestly... if you're buying laptops of this size, then I'm assuming you're not worried about it.Return and exchange through Amazon was a breeze, as always.
It powers the gadget with no interruptions. The cord is long enough to twist around as desired. It worth much more
Received in timely manner, works as advertised. Good value for the price. Used once so far.
The pouch for holding a computer doesn't seal so it's possible for others to see that there's a laptop inside (side-view) and for rain to get in. Otherwise I like it.
The RioCali 256, while a comparatively old MP3 player by the time this review has been written, is still an excellent flash-drive based MP3 player that has the capacity and features exceeding that of the typical entry-level MP3 player, while still retaining the qualities of convenience and efficiency.Briefly first, the contents of the packaging (which can be read under the product details, but I am mentioning this for the official record nevertheless): upon purchasing this MP3 player, you receive the MP3 player (of course), the USB cable, the software, an armband with an accompanying strap, instruction manual, and warranty card.The MP3 player itself has a very durable design, with a strong rubber coating encompassing the entire MP3 player, enabling it to take much more of a beating than some of the smaller and more delicate MP3 players currently available on the market. The LCD screen is slightly curved, with the peak of the curve residing just below the rim of the rubber-disk surrounding it (so if you were to drop it on its face, it would be very difficult for the surface to come into contact with the screen, possibly breaking it).The MP3 player itself is quite ergonomically efficient, with gripping it in the palm of your hand providing easy access to each of its fundamental controls. The Rio Cali is accessible to those who are right or left handed. For those who are left handed, to hold it in your hand with the screen facing out, the thumb can be easily placed on the top left of the Rio Cali, which is where the volume controls are, with moving your thumb slightly in each direction to reach track forward, reverse, play, and pause, the menu button, the lock option, and the power button. Those who are right handed can hold it with the screen facing inward and have the same degree of control accessibility.The battery cover is quite durable, although there are only two, apparently fragile clips on both ends of the cover. While I have not broken the clips on my battery cover, it would be extremely unsurprising if it were easy to do so.When I purchased my RioCali256, there was no information in the instruction manual as to where the slot for the memory upgrade happens to be located (although it is easy to find). Open the battery compartment, and just behind where the battery is located is the SD or MMC card slot that enables you to upgrade its capacity from 256 MB to 1 GB. The technical specifications under product details state that an additional 512 MB can be added to the unit, but the box of the one I purchased advertises 1 GB.This is quite curious, as there are no memory cards which reside between 512 MB and 1 GB. A 512 MB memory card and enhance the capacity to 768 MB. But it is unclear as to how one would attain 1 GB worth of memory since the only memory cards currently available in that range are either 512 MB or 1 GB. Perhaps a 1 GB card could be used, in which case the remaining 488 MB would be wasted, but it is by no means certain if it would work in the first place. In any event, I would recommend sticking with the 512 MB memory card just to be safe.The software is proprietary to the unit, and is necessary to transfer information from the hard drive to the RioCali. The software is quite easy to use, with the interface being quite basic. The software allows you to categorize your files into certain folders and so forth, and the transfer rate from the USB is decently fast.When it comes to the sound quality of almost any MP3 player, the most significant element contributing to the sound quality is the over-all quality of the MP3 itself. If the MP3 file is highly compressed in order to save space, the sound quality will follow accordingly. The RioCali 256 can approach high volumes, but the sound quality is largely dependent upon the quality of the MP3, so definitely take that into consideration when evaluating the sound quality you are hearing. The MP3 player also has an FM turner, with eight digital presets.The headphones are the sport-style in-ear buds, which essentially consist of in-ear buds that clip on to the top of your ear. I prefer this type of design, as I prefer in-ear buds, but notice them falling out during periods of exercise. The type of in-ear bud with the ear clip prevents this, and that is the type of headphone the manufacturer supplies.The manufacturer advertises up to 18 hours of playback, but this number can be dramatically reduced if the LCD backlight if on. The LCD backlight, while an appealing blue color, can dramatically drain the battery life when left on throughout the entirety of its operation, especially if it is being operated daily for decent periods of time. Fortunately, the menu settings enable you to configure the duration of the backlight by selecting one of several modes, which are to turn it off completely, allow it to stay on for two seconds, five seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, (the light turns on when a track is paused or changed) or on completely. Also, make sure to turn the MP3 player off completely when not in use, as the track can be stopped, but the player still be operational, resulting in continuous power-drainage until it is eventually turned off (or the battery runs out).The RioCali256 also has a large spectrum of menu options, which are: playing all the tracks, selecting the track from a menu, selecting from available playlists, a stopwatch, customizable playback (shuffle and repeat), a five band equalizer, with several preset settings already available depending upon the type of music, power save options (which is basically a sleep-timer, if you want it activated), contrast adjustment, date and time settings (which can be based off of a 12 or 24 hour time-clock), several different languages to select from, and several other settings. The unit itself also has a "Lock" feature (which I briefly mentioned earlier), and for those who may not know, this feature essentially deactivates the function of every button on the MP3 player- including the power button- while the lock is turned on on, much in the same capacity that the "hold" feature on a portable CD player accomplishes the same task. This is especially useful during any point in which the MP3 player may be jostled around, in which case irrespective as to which buttons are pressed, the settings stay precisely the same.The only problem I ever noticed with my RioCali256 is that the first time I transferred MP3 files to the player, I noticed that most of them had very brief intermittent interruptions (quite analogous to when a CD skips). However, that could have been the MP3 file itself, and since that point onward, I have not encountered that problem again, nor any additional problems.I would recommend this particular MP3 player to one who wants an MP3 player that has moderate sized capacity (which, of course, stores information that can be overwritten when you wish), with a multitude of features that makes it quite customizable. The RioCali line-up is clearly designed with the comfort and ergonomic concerns taken into account, making all the fundamental features accessible, and providing a wide spectrum of available menu features that lets the user fine-tune it to their own preferences.
I have owned the Sansa E140 about a month and so far I think it is a fantastic MP3 player. Haven't any trouble with it at all. The battery seems to last as long as the advertised rating of 19 hours. I use the custom setting on equalizer, the music can be sorted by album or artist and is very easy to manipulate.
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 purchased an original 1G 5GB iPod from Apple back when they were Mac only. I've got two years of enjoyment out of my original iPod, but now, everything is better.With the iPod mini, you get the convenience of the iPod dock (purchased separately), Mac and Windows compatibility, the electrostatic touch wheel (with buttons for menu, play, forward, and reverse placed underneath the wheel), and an anodized shell that doesn't smudge within three minutes of opening the box.All of the features that are present in the 3G iPod's are present in the new iPod mini, with the exception of being compatible with the Belkin Media Reader and the Belkin Voice Recorder. At half the price of the original 1G iPod and half the size, you can't go wrong!
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.
I bought this camera last year. I returned it the next day and bought a Canon instead. The [sony] camera was *okay* but if you're picky about your photos like I am, don't get this camera. The quality isn't that great, neither is the flash. A semi-lit area would come out blurry and brown-tinted, if that makes any sense. But I can take a picture with my canon in a pitch black room and the photo comes out great.Bottom line, you can get a much better camera for the same price, or even less.
I am a professional wedding photographer and I tried this lens on my canon 7D at my daughter's Halloween party at school. I'm glad I didn't bring it to a wedding off the bat. The room (as most school rooms are) is well lit from windows and the florescents were on - the lens couldn't pick up on the dark costumes to grab fast enough. It hunted a lot and I lost some shots. At the widest, there was A LOT of blur around the edges. Not a crisp shot. I returned it today (after receiving it the day before yesterday). I do have another Tamron zoom that is slow to focus, but this one was much slower in lower light - would not have worked at a wedding ceremony (especially a church) nor a reception.
I have had several $30 - $40 shower radio's , and finally decieded to spend a little more this time. Great choice.This radio sounds great and the construction is obviously much better than the cheaper models I have used in the past.I would recommend this shower radio to anyone.
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
Not wanting to pay $100+ for a Canon replacement battery, I started looking at other brands. Numerous photo websites recommended this Lenmar battery so I took a chance and ordered 2. I am very impressed. It fits as well as the original and it seems like I get quite a few more shots per charge than I did w/ the Canon original. The build quality also seems quite good unlike some other 3rd party batteries which have a loose fit and/or the latch at the end won't stay in place. Overall I am extremely satisfied w/ this purchase and would recommend the Lenmar battery to everyone needing a good battery for their Canon 1D series.
Received my Zune...was just like new and even came with a leather case from previous owner.However, love the Zune have put on a ton of songs and still have tons of room left.Mine was white and so makes it even more girlie! Hubby has had a Zune for years, love it too.Which is why I decided to go with a Zune also!
I bought this for my son for his birthday. After about 3 weeks it stopped working. Had to send it back. The company will reimburse shipping through amazon. No paperwork with product. Will see how it turns out after repair.
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.
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
There are two reasons to buy a large monitor. The first reason is to display a larger and easier to see version of the same image. The second reason is to display more. If you want it for the first reason, then this monitor is NOT for you. You are better off getting a 22" or 27" monitor. These monitors have the same resolutions as the standard 20" and 24" respectively. Images appear larger on them. Sure, you can increase the font size on your current monitor, but the only way to get larger web page images is to get larger pixels.If you want to see more, then the HP LP3065 with its stunning 4 million fine pixels is definitely the monitor to show the most on screen. For the multi-tasker, you have room for all the opened apps without much overlaps. For the number crunching type, you can see an 86 row by 39 column spreadsheet in readable 10 point text. Although you can get 20% more pixels in 28% more areas by buying two 24" monitors at a lower price, the downside is the gap between monitors.With the pixel count and screen size of four 15" laptop screens in one continuous spread, this monitor is ideally suited for graphic application.Some may doubt the need for a hi-res monitor for photo editing, but today's entry level cameras have more than 7 million pixels, courtesy of the mega-pixel war among camera makers. Even this gigantic monitor cannot display the entire photo at its actual pixel size.This monitor is bright. It is great for office environments. In my study at home, I usually turn the brightness all the way down in order to read black on white text comfortably.One word of caution, this monitor does not have analog VGA input. It requires dual-link DVI connection, which is not available on low-end display cards. This is because the monitor has no video processing capability to perform scaling. Input must be in its native 2560x1600 format. All 30" monitors released prior to Oct 2007 operate in native mode only. This includes the pricy Apple Cinema HD and the popular Dell 3007WFP-HC. Scaling must be performed by the display card in your PC. It cannot be used to display HD content from your set top box, BlueRay player, or game console. It is strictly a PC monitor. On the other hand, with more than twice the pixel as a 1080p panel, why would anyone watch the relatively low-res HDTV on it?After using it for over 1 year, it still works fine with no problem. I would rate it 5 stars if its color is not over saturated. Fortunately, I can reduce its saturation for Adobe applications.
This surge protector is perfect for computer equipment. Before buying this, I had two separate surge suppressors for all the stuff behind my desk. There are plenty of outlets, with good spacing for the big ac adapters. The only concern I have is that using the coaxial surge protector may decrease cable modem speed. I haven't tested yet, but read in other reviews.
Product was fine but the packaging wasteful. It was sent in a big cardboard box when a padded envelope was all that was necessary.
It's noisy. And it's always making noise. As noted by others, once any cartridge (no matter the color) is empty, it must be replaced before the infernal machine will print again. It also insists on cleaning itself before it will do almost any print job, causing the ink supply to dwindle quickly.What's more, when I tried to use "compatible" cartridges rather than purchasing Brother cartridges, which, of course, are outrageously priced (hence the low price of the printer), the printer wouldn't accept them, meaning I had no choice but to purchase the Brother brand.Worse yet, when it wants a new cartridge (remember, it's now unuseable), you can't even turn the thing off. The only way to shut it down so it's not upping your electric bill needlessly (since it's non-functional) is by unplugging it.I hardly ever use it anymore; it's just not worth it. There oughta be a law preventing a company from building in so many ways to bilk its customers!For the same price, Hewlett Packard would have been a far better bet!
I agree with most of the positive views on this product as well as some of its short comings. Here are a few more things I wish it came with:1. Drain holes: Not too big that the sands come pouring out but enough to drain the rain water in case you don't have a cover.2. An access door: This would especially help when you use the grill so you could add/re-arrange coals/woods...
I bought three of these hubs for different locations. All three died within the space of six months. It's a pity, because I like the design - useful number of ports and handy having two on top. But three duds makes it more than a coincidence.I've also had problems with the long-term reliability on some 7-port hubs from other manufacturers, but generally have a better experience with four-port models, so I'll be sticking to the latter from now on.
This scanner has very nice features. It's very slim and functional. Image scans are fast and have good image quality. The ScanGear is very simple to use. You can scan multiple photos at the same time and have it on separate windows in Photoshop (not included). Best of all, it's compatible with WinXP and is USB2.0 certified.Works well with Adaptec XHub4 for Notebooks too! That is if you're short on usb ports like me. Tried it with Targus' Cable-Powered USB2.0 Hub, didn't work. I suggest you use it with Adaptec hubs and adapters coz they're the ones certified by Canon to be compatible with the scanner.
Display way too bright, sound quality just okay. The one that I bought, I returned because the clock was really fast. The only thing I really liked about it was the big display (except for the fact that it lit up the whole room).
I got some very nice photos with this camera, and some very disappointing ones, too. Even not using the zoom, I ended up with some very blurry pictures. This is not my first digital camera. I am unsure as to whether or not the camera is broken. Judging from other reviewers, I am guessing I just got a defective camera.
Well I can't see why anyone would have problem with this amazing service I excatly get what I order and it fit right. so now I know where to go when I need electronic stuff thanks guys ahmed
This monitor is excellent. I love the 15 minute night light feature. That's just about the time it takes my 2-year-old to fall to sleep. I also wanted to mention that another reviewer said this monitor did not work if you had a wireless network. I have a wireless network in my home and this monitor works fine.
I am a mild audophile, and I love these headphones. They have great base response, treble, and isolation. If you listen to music on the bus on train while listening for your stop, don't get get these! You won't be able to hear a thing outside of the music!
Zero problems. Clear, easy to understand interface. Great wireless performance.
The Sony XDR-S3HD is the best clock radio/alarm clock I have ever owned. I am able to pick up 15 HD stations (IN the Louisville, KY area) with the included antenna. I am very impressed with the clarity. I also works quite well as an alarm clock. I has a nice design. The remote is a good feature well. The controls are very intuitive and easy to use. I highly recommend this product.
There's not much I can add to what's already been said about the Koss PortaPro headphones. These have got to be one of the best values out there today. Sound is phenomenal. Comfort (for me) is very good. The only area for concern that I could see was the quality of the cable/jack. I added two layers of shrink tubing at this junction to relieve stress. I think that will be sufficient. Highly recommend this product.
I am enjoying using this multifunction printer, but Canon support leaves much to be desired.
I use 8 of the 12 plugs. I was having a problem since all the plugs could no go side by side (due to width - this was the perfect solution. The design firmly plants this surge protector to the floor and all of my plugs fit with the extra 4 plugs left to be used.
As a owner of an earlier Sony Dream Machine, this falls a little short. There is no battery back-up for the time. Also the radio does not really support MP3, you can play mp3 files through the aux input, but the CD player does NOT play MP3 CDs. I tried recording the MP3 files in a number of formats and dircetory structures, nothing worked. The only good news is that Amazon has an excellent return policy. Bottom line I still have faith in Amazon as a vendor, but this radio is not much more than that.
My rating is based on what it is, an innovative, contemporary, small sound system. I would have been happy at the $[...] price but at $[...] I'm ecstatic. If you don't need to vibrate the walls, this is worth a look. And besides, it's just weird enough looking to be cool.
I bought my pair of PortaPros in the mid-80s. Nothing sounded better in it's size and price range at the time. I've been using PortaPros ever since. Over time, I've had to replace them twice, but both times they were replaced free-of-charge from Koss under their lifetime warranty. (A broken wire and a cracked headpiece... both issues caused by years of use). I've also had to replace the foam earpads as they tend to disintegrate every 5 years, or so. Tons of low-cost aftermarket earpads are available on-line. Yes, they may look rather odd, and the metal band tends to pull hair, but rarely in my lifetime have I ever been so pleased with a purchase. From what I can tell, the current version of PortaPro hasn't changed much in the last 25 years. Try 'em... simply outstandingly clear, detailed, and expansive sound.
I was slow to buy in to the 'apple' technology. But now, being a proud owner of this particular item with all the memory and technology available, I don't know how I've managed rush-hour traffic without it. It's a wonderful gift with everything anyone could need to stay 'entertained' while waiting in traffic, long lines or simply jamming at lunch. My daughter owned a nano way before I got my "superstar" iPod, and hers is wonderful, also. Anyone who wouldn't give this product a less than stellar review is way too jaded. :)
This is a lousy wifi adapter. I barely got to this page on it. Terrible range; my laptop does fine and my router is at the other end of my whole-floor brownstone apartment, that's probably over 70 ft away with 2 plaster walls in between. 4 bars consistently. This can rarely get above 2 bars. Constantly loses connection - cancelled downloads ahoy! Vague, confusion instructions. Nothing but a waste of time. Do not buy. Especially if you were trying to use it on Windows 7 like me. There are 64-bit adapters available. I am returning this as it is effectively broken, and trying one of those.
It is a nice screen but does not have a very good color display, you have to keep changing it every time a different screen comes on to see certain objects that are on the games.
I bought several of these tripods for my research group. I stick small firewire cameras on them in lab. The tripods are nice because they are very close to the ground, but the construction makes them a bit wobbly and annoying to setup. I don't know of any better alternatives.All in all, they serve there function -- the telescoping works and the height has enough adjustability to make them useful.
Much easier to use than the three-prong compatible cables given out by cable companies, and, best of all, it works!
I use these tapes almost every day. They are holding up well and will recommend them to anyone that uses a VCR.
Great design. Love the spacing for "wall warts". As for being difficult to plug in/out, I think this is being over exaggerated. Yes, it's a little tight plugging in and out, but not so that I found it difficult.
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...
The Sandisc bundle is a great value and works easily with any computer with a hdmi port. I had no idea how it would work on my MiniMac, plugged it in, inserted memory card, pushed button, and the interaction between this device and my computer happened. Download happened quickly. I'm very satisfied with this product.
The cable works as well as another much more expensive brand I have purchased. great product and great price.
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 !!
I used this mount with the Garmin eTrex Venture HC, the back cover fits securely onto the unit, although you will notice it is slightly narrower than the original cover. The handlebar attachment comes with two rubber pieces I used the thinner one due to the thickness of my handlebars but the larger piece will accommodate a thinner handlebar. I noticed another reviewer mentioned it did not hold the gps in place. One thing you have to be aware of is that the tab on the back cover clicks into place once you slide it onto the handlebar mount. I took it out last night on a rough downhill trail and the gps stayed in place. If you have the eTrex Venture HC this is the mount you need.
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.
This review is aimed at the power 2000 batteries that come with the grip. The batteries failed after only two charges. The grip is fantastic (5 stars) and continues to work with Canon batteries. Buy the grip without batteries and add the saving toward Canon or other higher rated batteries.
we use lexmark x4270 at 5 out of 6 of our small business workstations and have very little problems with them. they are easy to install into your computer and come with a one year warranty, which lexmark does honor. it's a win-win
I almost never write reviews, but in this case I have to say something.I am an electrical engineer. I know technology. But boy, did I ever make a mistake buying this HP printer. Nothing like the reliability of my old HP 2100 LaserJet.This is the worst designed piece of junk I have ever used. Do not buy this printer!! Do not accept it as a gift!!It is S..L..O..W! It takes many minutes to turn on and configure itself for a simple scan or print job. It is almost laughable, except that it isn't.If a cartridge is low on ink, it is difficult to override to just print in black. Obviously, a machine designed to try to force you to buy more and more expensive ink cartridges. Also, the ink level sensors are touchy, and it will tell you that a cartridge is low or empty when it isn't. Then nothing will print. Until you buy more ink!HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, and Copier
Its is a very good binoculars at this price. However, please don't compare with high end and costly ones. I purchased it around a month back for my nephew and tested it myself first when i travelled to Niagara falls. I was overall happy with its performance. I was able to focus distant objects to a reasonable clarity. Using it from the window of aeroplane was also fun. It is light weight and reasonably small.For seeing distant objects, it will lost some of clarity and details. However, you can not expect more than that from this binoculars. Rigth eye has cylinderical adjustment and helps in focusing the object. I wish that it was having this adjustment in left also. Most of the times, i was using it with only one eye because using the binoculars with both eyes was blurring the images to some extent.I would recomment it for users who just want to chill out with a very good binoculars in this price band and don't have any serious passion for binoculars.Personally, i would be spending more money to get something exceptionally good ;)
The player was all I expected and then some. The graphics are great! It was shipped quickly and arrived sooner than expected.
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.
First of all, I noticed that this microphone was in the recent movie Avengers, in front of the computers on board the ship. So that's a big plus.Anyway, this microphone is very nice for any purpose. It's plug-and-play usb. I use windows 7 64bit. This microphone can pick up the sound of someone talking about 20 feet away. I can adjust the levels from the control panel so it only picks up me talking about 3 feet away. The mute button is nice because I can quickly hit it when my roommate comes in and starts shouting obscenities into the microphone. I've even used this microphone with adobe soundbooth (with minimal sound adjustments) to use for narration in videos, and was pleased with the quality (good lows and highs).One big advantage of this microphone is that your gamer friends will never have to listen to your heavy breathing for half an hour while playing a game with skype call, although it may be arousing to some. I also love the mute button because now I can talk to someone next to me without having people get confused on skype call.
This KVM switch works very well. It is exactly what I was looking for. I can now use one USB keyboard and one USB mouse to control my main PC, my work laptop, and my Mac Mini. The independent USB hub switching and independent audio switching is great (although the documentation provided with the switch is not great, so it does take some experimenting to figure out exactly how to do the independent switching). Basically, to do the independent switching, you have to "unbind" the hub switching and the audio switching from the PC switching. It's not rocket science, but the documentation doesn't do a great job of explaining it. Once you get the hang of it, it's fine. If you don't need to do independent switching (i.e., the KVM, audio, and USB hub will ALL always just be tied to ONE computer at a time), it'll be even easier for you and the documentation provided with the switch is fine.The online support area (at Avocent's web site) is lacking for this item. Perhaps this is a newer product for them, but as of the time of this writing (June 13, 2006) the Switchview DVI is not listed as a separate product in the "manuals" and "knowledge base" areas in their support area.I am using a Dell USB keyboard and a Logitech wireless mouse. The standard functions of these devices work fine. However, certain "special" functions (e.g., multimedia controls on the keyboard, volume controls on the keyboard, programmable buttons on the mouse) do NOT work through the switch. This has been documented in other reviews and I believe is pretty much "common knowledge", but I thought I'd mention it. I don't really use those special functions anyhow, so those limitations don't really bother me. My mouse's scroll wheel DOES work fine through the switch.FYI, there was a firmware update released in April of 2006. It provides support for some additional Apple, Microsoft, and Logitech mice/keyboards. It can be obtained online in their "Product Upgrades and Options" area. The documentation provided for the firmware upgrade is pretty good (however, I have not done the firmware upgrade myself, so I cannot comment on if that process is problematic or not).Overall, I highly recommend this switch.
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.
I don't usually write reviews for items less than 4 stars, but I feel I have to say something here. I bought an HP 820CSE Professional Series, and it gave me excellent print quality, but several months after I bought it, the ink carriage froze up, and made a loud grinding noise. I called HP tech service (it was under warranty) and after going through a 15 step process, he told me it was defective, and would need to be replaced, with a refurb. I was impressed that they sent a replacement to my door, and requested that the defective one be reboxed, in the one they sent me and returned. They provided a new ink cartridge, with the refurb, so I said all is well with HP. Then 6 months later, the same exact problem came up. Loud grinding. This time I called them, and they told me it was 2 weeks out of warranty, and their was nothing they could do. Hey a one year warranty is a one year warranty agreement, but considering I used it only occassionally, and paid [a lot of money] for it, I was more than a little disapointed. (...) So take the other reviewers comments seriously. I got burnt.
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.
Great system, only grip is no TrueHD Dolby from what I can tell. More than enough power, the included remote is ok nothing great. I actually moved that to my living room and use the Harmony 1000 to control the reciever and other equipment.
I purchased a model that is very similar to this one....it's the 171v. I'm new to flat screen LCD monitors so I'm not into all of the techno-hype. I just know I love this monitor! The clarity is unreal. It replaced a &quot;regular&quot; 17&quot; monitor and it's very nice how true the measurements are when you switch to this type of monitor. I can't tell you how easy it is to use while adjusting, but I can say it was easy to install. I just plugged it in.One note...change the size of your display to make it clearer. When it's as large as it was during the &quot;default&quot; stage, it was blurry and I was concerned. That simple adjustment made my swimming fish a bit more clear.
The cable worked for one week. After that the cable signal turned fuzzy and finally stopped working altogether. Clearly the cable came flawed. I then tried a different cable brand and the image quality improved significantly, even in comparison to the first week when the monster cable was working properly.
We purchased this model for our daughter's 2007 Christmas gift. By summer 2008, it didn't work. She tried working with customer support online but found her emails and inquiries unanswered for weeks at a time. There was always a new suggestion but never a solution. Finally, after months of this run around, I called the company. I was left with the impression they were far more concerned with completing their data base regarding defects than providing the customer with a product that worked. Now, in November, I have a promise of a new product- with warranty. I had to push to get the new product and then had to push harder for a warranty in case the new product was also defective. My daughter(17 yrs)is an emerging consumer and has already written Sansa off her list, I know I have.
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
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 bought these Coby CVE92 earphones because they are promoted as isolation earphones, and because they have been receiving extremely good reviews here on amazon.Pros:o low cost.Cons:o sound isolation is minimal to non-existant.o sound quality is not very good - mediocre at best.o one size does not fit all - I really have to jam these things into get them to stay put. That's probably because the "soft ear cup for maximum comfort" really is not that soft. It is thin hollow plastic surrounding a hard plastic tube.These are going into the trash can, since at under six bucks it is certainly not worth my time to return them, nor would it be fair to hassle amazon.
Typical of Nikon accessories: overpriced. Wish there were a "high power" version capable of reaching more than a couple feet in daylight.
If you like the idea of TIVO, enjoy to tinker with the software setup, and would like a project you can finish in a day, get this card. I've been running this card for about two months now as a successful personal video recorder. Never missed a show, and found a couple of things that I now watch all the time. Great card, can be a bit buggy on the software side, but if you can handle the tinkering, awesome! check out www.gbpvr.com
1st Time Owning/Installing a WiFi Router, Not Bad, Have ATT.net Motorola 2210-02 DSL Modem, Had To Change Motorola Modem Software To a Bridge Ethernet DSL By [...], This Above Will MostLikely Be Different For You. ATT.net Does Not Provide Support For 3rd Party Modems.Found This Helpful Link For The Motorola 221-02;[...]Then Access The WRT54GL [...], As Instructed, The Help ScreensWhen Setting Up The WRT54GL Were Real Helpful and Using www.utube For The WRT54GL.We Have a Multi-Level 3000sqft Home Located in The Center On a 1 Acre Lot. TheWRT54GL Is Located Top-Back Room, Signal Strenght Is Full Bar's/100% Anywhere In TheHouse & Same For Back Of Lot and Front Street, Using the Standard Antenna's That Came With The WRT54GL, The Unit Get's Warm On One Side, Not Enought For a Fan Modification, The WRT54GL Will Support Up To a 200mw Amplifier(Not Using).Also The WRT54GL Is Lynix Based, 3rd Party Software Available For Added Feature'sand Making The WRT54GL a WiFi Repeater.[...]Even Though There Are Newer Band (N) WiFi Router's Available, After Researching AndDiscovering Available Software Options From DD-WRT, This Router G-Band Speed Cover's My Need's, Under $75.00, Still The The Best Router Sold Everywhere.If, Someday I Plan To Use As a WiFi Repeater, I Will Purchase Another WRT54GL.
After the setup was over and the unit was working great one of my neighbors, who didn't have internet service, came over to tell me he was getting a very strong wifi signal and wanted to know if it was from mine. We checked and he was showing up on my list of computers using my wifi. I had left it public and he was getting a full bar signal over 250' away and thru several walls. Thats a great system.
Comfortable to carry, lots of storage available, sturdy. Easier on my back and shoulders over long periods of time. Frees up my hands to do more than just carry my camera bag. I was amazed at how much storage space it has. Great purchase!
I purchased this machine at Costco. Worked fine playing the first DVD. Subsequently, it played the same scene over and over and wouldn't advance to the next scene. It also had a &quot;jumpy&quot; picture. I thought it was just a bad one so I took it back and got another. Played the first two DVD's fine and now the picture is jumping just like the last time! It goes back tomorrow and I'm getting another brand.
I have this DVD player for the past two years and it works great. However, I am still unable to record any VHS cassettes from television. The manual is very confusing.
This is one of the greatest pieces of technology I have ever owned. I am somewhat of an "early adopter", so take this with a grain of salt, but I will try to give a balanced opinion. I should also note that I have a relatively new PowerBook G4, so the integration with my computer is absolutely seamless.I have had my iPod Photo 40GB for about a week. During that time, the photo options have come in very handy. We just had a Christmas party from work, and I took a bunch of pictures with my digital camera. The next day, I was able to bring those pictures in and show them to anyone who wanted to see them without lugging my laptop around. I also hooked up to the TV in the lounge with the INCLUDED cable, and showed a slide show with music. My coworkers loved every minute of it.All of the other reviewers' comments are noted, and I believe they have some truth to them. The one feature I would want is the option to zoom in & out, and pan around the pictures to see details a little better on the small screen. It seems this would be relatively easy to implement, since the controls are already in place. I disagree with the reviewer who said the thumbnail view is inadequate. I can see enough detail in them to choose the picture I want without a problem.As a music player, the iPod can't be beat. I am still loading music on it, and I have plenty of space left. After all, my high-end laptop only has 80 GB of storage, and has to hold a lot more than music and pictures. The on-the-go playlist is great, and the shuffle works very well without duplicates. The click wheel is extremely cool, and makes getting around very easy.Over all, I would say that the iPod Photo is worth every penny, if you you are going to USE all the features. If not, get a plain iPod, or even an iPod mini if you think it will suit your needs. Or your wants. After all, this is a great toy, not a necessity.
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.
Don't waste your money. I got this camera a while back and it's been nothing but problems. Camcorder was sent back to JVC 2 times for the same apparent problem. Both times they did repair the problem but after the second time i knew that i problem had a lemon. Of course, now after the warranty is up I get a message that the operation is paused due to condensation. That's too many problems for me I will be thinking twice before buying any more JVC products.
Recently I was lucky to locate a reasonably-priced legacy cartridge-type DVD-RAM burner. DVD-RAM unlocks the full capabilities of Panasonic DVD Recorders, and one of my Panny's will no longer read the plain RAM discs but still works fine with quality (=NOT Maxell!) cartridge-type DVD-RAMs. Besides, I like the way the cartridges protect the disc. Problem is, my pc's are laptops.So I was happy to learn that there are external enclosures for 5.25 IDE optical drives, and even happier to find the Vantec. What a quality product...solid as a rock and works beautifully. As a nice bonus the power supply is internal instead of an external brick (how many of those can a person stand??), and I also appreciate the cooling fan (very quiet) and the traditional (not toggled) on-off switch.I know that very few (if any) others are buying this to use burn or edit DVD-RAMs for use in Panasonic DVD Recorders, but for the sake of completeness I'll mention that the hardest part of the whole process was finding a program that would burn in the DVD-VR video format for DVD-RAM -- and getting it to work! But that mission was finally accomplished after weeks of trial and error. The Vantec was a big part of the complete solution.Great product.
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.
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!
I called to get help with the router - I set it up but it would not work.The Linksys service rep spent nearly 5 minutes getting all of the serial numbers from the router and wireless card. I had to repeat the numbers atleast six times.Then she had me unplug the internet from the modem.She said the problem was with Comcast! Then she hung up on me.If you buy from Linksys you are on your own. They will do nothing to help you. Buy another brand.
I really like this Ipaq. I've had a 3835,3955,2215 and now this. This Ipaq really rocks.The integrated wifi and bluetooth makes surfing the net very easy. Even with the zippy 2215, I had trouble getting wifi due to a very obstinate wifi sd card. There's something to be said for having integrated wifi. Not just that but the 128 mb really makes a difference. I no longer find myself checking the memory setting to see which program needs to go on sd storage. Speed is nice and the color display is beautiful. Battery life could be better and of course it would be nice to have a compact flash but I'm pretty happy with the product.
The motherboard only accepts a subset of DDR2 RAM banks. For instance, my server class ECC memory is not supported. Moreover, do not expect to find any help on the manual or on the DVD. If you have problems, you must contact the ASUS support service. In my case their solution to my problem is clear: buy new memory which i refuse to do (i have server class ECC RAM!).At the end, i just wasted several hours, i won't buy Asus for a while.
One of these chargers is supplied with the Canon S100/Ixus, but it's good to have a spare. (when you really need one in a few years, they'll be out of production). Like the camera, this charger is really small (same size as camera) and even lighter.Note that on the US version of the charger (this one), two US-style AC pins flip out from the body of the charger, so you need an unobstructed socket to plug it into. On the European model you plug a cable into the figure-of-8 connector on the side, handy if you want to change cable for a different country. Both models work on all voltages.
The company that made/promoted/distributed this product, Net2Phone, is still in business but offers no support for their product.I own two of them and they work very well; I would give it 4 stars;However since the company behind it does not believe in it any more, that's why I gave 1 star.So BEWARE !!!
I was surprised when I recieved the speakers. They are just to pug into an old stereo I have because I blew the speakers years ago. I didn't want to buy new speakers due to the low wattage output of the unit & cost. I decided a 3 piece computer setup would work & just plug into the headphone jack. Wow, these don't belong in the garage...they are good enough for the living room. They will wake up any television with a headphone jack & fill the room with sound. For $46.00, you can't go wrong!!!Marty
I bought this headset to use with my MacBook Pro as I found it listed together with Dragon Dictate for Mac. Like several others, I was misled about my Mac's line input requiring a POWERED input, and this mic is not powered. Nowhere on this product's website was this information conveyed, and I find this to be deceptive. I will be contacting the company and may amend my review depending on the outcome.
This speaker is bigger than I would like, it looks funny on top of my TV. That being said, it sounds really good. I am happy with it. It is very loud and clear and a great voice channel, I am not sure what the more expensive ones can do that this can't. highly reccomended, worth the money.
What can I say guys these are just fans!!!!They are quietThey are a little on the slow side but they do the jobThey are well made and were easy to installTHEY DO NOW GLOW, I THOUGHT THEY DID :(Hopefullly this review will help you outCheers
I was curious to see if Microsoft took the same care with this product as they did with the Xbox or was if just like one of the other hundreds of failed products made by Microsoft.As a current owner of the 5G 30GB iPod I purchased the Zune hoping the big screen would be work the investment. Well after about a week I ended up returning it, and getting the 80 GB iPod which I could not be happier with.Here is why I returned it:1. After using the iPod for so long I just expect gadgets like these to work. No way the software included with the Zune is probably the worst that Microsoft has created (and that's saying a lot) The Zune is not always recognized, the songs are not always uploaded (not to mention you can not use all of those Playsforsure songs everyone has) The software (or the Zune) just didn't want to work. If you want to keep playing around with it eventually you will be able to upload your stuff, it is just a ton of hassel.2. The screen may be a little bigger then the iPods, but it is not as bright, and has the same resolution as the iPods smaller screen. That made the movies I was watching look less sharp and more grainy on the Zune then the iPod which started to bother me after being used to the higher resolution.3. It is just big. I don't get it my 80 GB iPod has nearly 3 times the storage capacity and double the battery life, and yet the Zune is just a monster compated to it, I cannot imagine it all being the extra inch on the screen size making it that much bigger.4. The buttons are no Clickwheel. I think this is a pretty good example of you don't know how good the Clickwheel is untill you are using something else instead.Well, I am happy now with my iPod and am looking forward to when Apple will be coming out with a widescreen iPod. I know a lot more people are going to try the Zune just as I had to, but I hope this information has helped anyway.
i got this drive and installed itit wouldnt even burn one cd for meafter messing with it the software wouldnt workit works pretty good now but as a second cd-rom
This printer is great for everything. It has exellent dpi resolution which makes it great to print photos. It is also good for text printing since it prints 21 pages per minute. It is the fastest and best printer in the market today. It was really easy to install it. I definitely recommend this product.
Bought from Best buy like a lot of others for the $996 price. Speakers are freaking loud, I have no idea what anyone is talking about them being bad. I only keep it at 6 or 7. Any louder than that and the little lady complains.All my friends, some who have other LCD TV models, are jealous. PQ is awesome, no problems. I did change my settings from the defaults out of the box. Would be interested to hear other people's setting.
This vendor is loony if they think someone will pay $230 for this printer. When it first came out it was about $60. I contacted them about this, but they did not reply.
Not much to add to what other people have said. Except... The Brown Sandal case has changed (is now black), IMO the case could use some tweaks, but that is petty. Operation is pretty smooth. For the price, capacity, and overall merit this is the best thing around. You may not score cool points for not having an ipod, but the extra $100 in your pocket is cool enough for me. I actually prefer it being slightly bigger (case wise) and think it looks pretty snazzy.
I finally took the plunge and purchased the Samsung 50&quot; DLP. And &quot;wow&quot; is pretty much all I can say. The picture quality is unbelievable. I finally understand why everyone is oogling over HDTV. I hooked up the DVD player (an old Sony, non-progressive scan) and I sat there dumbfounded. I started the &quot;testing phase&quot; with Apollo 13. Wow. I could tell very little difference between S-Video and Component Video, and while Component gets the slight edge, you have to be picky to care because the picture quality is outstanding either way. Hooked up the digital cable box... and again, two wows! The first wow is for how bad a standard television signal looks! It was embarrassing... I can't believe we've been watching this junk for decades! The second wow is for how much better the digital signal looks.I then ran out and upgraded my cable box to a HD box.... ok, this is a big wow! It's so good it's almost stupid. I sat there mesmerized by this almost surreal picture. Travels through Italy, Hogan's Heroes (who knew this stuff was in HD?), Three Days of the Condor, and the College World Series... it was almost like being there... actually it was better. I may never leave the house!Hookups are great. Plenty of component, s-video, and even a DVI (which I haven't used yet, although my cable box does have DVI, hard to believe the picture could be better). As integrated speakers go, the Samsung sounds great. It has a simulated surround sound mode which I tested with Apollo 13 and, while not high end surround sound, I was quite impressed. This ain't your daddy's tv speaker. Out-of-box experience was as good as it gets. It was well packed, easy to unpack, and everything worked perfectly. The remote will not win awards for revolutionary design, but it was intuitive enough for me to get to everything I needed.My only real world experience with big screen tv is my dad's Sony rear projection. What impressed me with the Samsung compared to that experienece is... you can't get too close (no tunneling), it looks great from the side, from the floor, and standing up.... you do lose a little brightness, but it's still very watchable. It's not as good as plasma, but it's not far off. One of my pet peeves with big screens is the finish on the glass... I much prefer the &quot;matte&quot; non-reflective finish of the Samsung. And when combined with the superb brightness, you can watch (and enjoy) the picture even in a brightly lit room.It wasn't easy for me to pull the trigger... I've spent the past several years of lusting over big screen televisions... never passing up the opportunity to peruse the aisles at BestBuy and Circuit City... watching the evolution from rear projection to plasma to LCD... and nothing really impressed me (ok, the plasma did impress me, but the pricetag was beyond comprehension). But there was always something that turned me off... my dad's Sony projection is cool, but when I watch a movie on it, I can see &quot;CNN&quot; and &quot;Live&quot; burned into the corners of the screen... and then I learned that you can get burn-in on plasma as well. Yikes. Then I saw the DLP... and I came close to falling in love.If you're thinking about going HD and you can afford it, you will not be dissappointed with the Samsung.
Such a great case, my DELL laptop slides into this case very snuggly-- and then fits into any other bag. FAR superior to having one of those outrageously large laptop bags.Definitely recommend.
First CD Doctor I ever bought. I bought this when it was first released in stores. And as the first product, it worked great. I lived in dorms at the time, and I had others requesting for me to fix their CDs after seeing the wonderful job this did.The only CON to this product is the hand crank. It gets tiresome. So if you have many cds that need to be fixed, you will wear your hand and arm out fixing CDs. SPend the extra money to get the motorized one, but this is still a great buy.I have probably fixed well over 300 cds with this and the motorized version of this product.
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.
This router works well and has a great range. The setup was frustrating, though. The setup software uses your browser to access the router address. It recognized the router and I had wireless access quickly. Getting the "software" to allow me to set up the wireless security was not quick, and it did not matter which browser I used. It would not display the drop-down choices for the security mode or encryption type, and would not allow me to enter the key. After several tries over several days, all of a sudden it showed the display correctly and allowed me to finish the setup. I have not had a problem with the setup since. NOTE: If you unplug the unit, you will have to go in and repeat the setup process.
After a whole day of attempting to connect the MuVo 100 to my Dell computer using a USB connector on the Dell front that I use routinely for many peripheral USB connectors, I tried a USB connector on the rear of the hardware case. It worked and everything fell together smoothly. Why? I can't begin to guess.But this MuVo is really neat and loads about as fast as my previous tiny portable MP3 player that died after years of use. The sound is excellent and the size is just right.
This connects my MythTV front end computer to my sony hdtv. It performs flawlessly. What else can I say?
I had a 12DollarUSD RCA ANT200B antenna that served me pretty well in the analog days. I had been amazed by the reception at a friend's home and bought one for myself.Last October I finally purchased a Sony Bravia HDTV W-Series and decided it was time to get a signal source to match. So after umpteen years without, I signed up for Satellite. It was wonderful BUT EXPENSIVE. Providentially my kids bought me a ROKU boxRoku Digital Video Playerfor Christmas together with a year's prepaid subscription to Netflix. With the 9DollarUSD a month Netflix subscription, I not only get two DVDs per week mailed to me from my selection of over 100,000 movies but USING THIS ROKU box I have INSTANT ACCESS over the internet to a pool of over 12,000 movies and TV shows. Granted you need high speed internet (I have 3Mbps) and granted that at busy times of the day the video served from Netflix is reduced in quality (if this happens, change the ROKU display setting from *HDTV* to *16:9 anamorphic* for a much better picture). BTW I pre-select the movies over the internet using my browser for both the mail queue and the instant queue.Well, sir, having all these movies at my disposal for 9USD per month (when my current subscription ends) I decided that the WONDERFUL satellite service (with really wonderful DVR) wasn't worth it. But I did want access to local stations and needed a REALLY GOOD ANTENNA to give me signals WORTHY of HDTV.I figured I would have to spend some money. I did some research and orderedAntennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antennafor 40USD. This antenna did not even match my cheapie RCA ANT200B. So I decided I had to spend even MORE money and orderedWinegard SS-2000 Squareshooter UHF-Only Amplified Antennafor 110USD. Better, but still not up to my 12USD ANT200B.Well, sir, I finally got smart and decided that what I needed was the latest version of my ANT200B. RCA seems to sell antennas by several manufacturers. The ANT200B was/is made by Thomson. So I ordered this ANT525 also made by Thomson. JACKPOT!!!In Miami, Florida I receive 34 digital channels (there are still a few analog channels operating as of today) of which about 10 are in Spanish (two of these also have some English programming). A couple of channels are weather only, one is almost all sports, and a the programming on a couple sometimes duplicate programming on another (sister) channel. Before the switchover, I also received over 20 analog channels - but the quality was not good - so this antenna seems more oriented toward digital reception. The reception on 28 of the 34 channels is fantastic while the other six (all Spanish) have varied reception depending on weather and time of day.Before the June switchover, positioning the antenna to get the best reception in a FIXED position took a lot of work. However, I have to assume that the stations have upped the tranmission power on the digital channels since the switch because I not only receive more digital channels but there is much less problem in finding a good FIXED position.Push in the extendables all the way since the antenna works better that way (extendables for analog?). You may find that if you then position the compressed extendables forward so that the ends (about an inch apart) appear to be at a similar position, or lower, to the thingy hanging in front of a satellite dish, it improves your reception - for whatever reason - have no idea why. This is just my experience before the switchover when I jockeyed for a good position. I also found that the antenna would work well with reflected signals.To find out where the tranmitters in your area are RELATIVE TO YOU, go to antennaweb dot ORG, click on Choose Antenna (really type of antenna), and enter your address.!!! THIS IS THE ONE, AMIGOS !!!
About the only thing I don't like about the m505 is the the dim backlight. It's fast, small and powerful. I have really enjoyed having it.
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.
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.
I like it so far. I bought it because I thought my old one (only 7 inch screen) had been stolen. Right after I ordered it (before it arrived) I found the other one. When used around the house & garage (no headphones) the sound and picture are so much better than the old one, that I decided to keep it. Battery life seem sto be a little shorter than my old machine, especially if I pause it to leave the room. Also wish it came with a carrying case.
I am using these as the rear of a 5.1 system. They are very clear perhaps a bit bright but work well as I hand the bass off to the F12 sub. I am very happy with the performance.
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!!!
Ordered the Sansa Base Station recently and have no complaints except for one minor one; the Owners Manual which takes a rocket sceintist to understand and someone with hawk eyes to see; print as small as an ant so be prepared to wear your glasses or contacts when reading this manual, but everything worked perfectly once the updater they recommend you install on your Sansa player is installed, I noticed some reviewers mentioned they had problems with their players not functioning probably the reason why is because they never installed the updater for the base station to function properly I would not buy into some of these reviewers rewiews because of inaccuracies on their part but take into account how many good reviews there is on the product thats your best bet when buying products from amazon
Very impressed with the shipping and the ink seems to work just fine thus far. I will buy from this company again!! Thanks.
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!
I've had this machine for well over a year and have had no problems with it until now. In fact, I was quite pleased with it (considering it was so inexpensive). It had some limitations (takes a bit of a while to load discs compared to some other machines, making it take a longer to be able to record a program), but these are probably due to it being an older generation machine anyway. The machine had been working very solidly, no real complaints.But now it will not longer read ANY discs at all. It will not read blank, previously recorded, or even commercial discs.
I love this lens, I bought it for my pentax K200D, works great withmy camera. It's what one would refer to as a snubnose lens. I have purchasedsigma lens before and they are good lenses, you will not be disappointed withthis lens.
Other than setting the camera to accept IR signals every time you want to use the remote, it works great. I wish it came packaged with the camera. A cool feature I would've liked would've allowed to put it on a keychain.
I see people always saying that this is a terrible sub on all kinds of car blogs and other websites. I disagree I bought three of these subs and they hit very hard i couldnt be happier with the bass. The other review is correct though. Amazon says you can run the subs on 2 or 8 ohms wich is true but the nominal impedance is 4 ohms. Maybe thats why they were unhappy. Anyway i love these subs they have the most bang for the buck by far!
When I received this item I expected the battery that came with it to work. It was dead. Have no idea how to get hold of the supplier to deal with this problem.
I got one of these for Christmas a year ago, my first Palm. A year later I've turned into a power user of sorts, and the 2mb memory is just too small. Nonetheless, if you think you may just use it for scheduling, phone numbers, memos, it is really an amazing little device for the money.
I use this printer with a G4 running OS 10.1. The printer runs slower than advertised due to the operating system, but the quality is fantastic. Pictures printed on photo paper are stunning. If you aren't interested in speed, I think it is a good, quality product.
It connects easily and has some nice features such as; volume control, one touch internet and outlook keys, and media buttons. I have used keyboards that support your wrists better and that would be the only reason I did not give the set 5 stars. The set is definitely worth $26.
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.
Absolutely, the best HD LCD TV I have ever seen. The Picture quality is superb. I recently had friends over for a Christmas Party and they were amazed at how detailed the picture looked. I set my contrast to Hundred, Picture Brightness to 55, and Sharpness to 75 and the result is HD heaven. Samsung, in my opinion puts out a fantastic product at a reasonable price. I own three Samsung Tv's. One DLP and two LCD's. They all are fabulous. I would not hesitate to buy this TV or any other Samsung TV. It is well worth the money.-- an extremely satisfied customer
A good fit is the key to these magnificent headphones sounding as intended. Once you have found a snug seal with the pads, the sound is amazing. Brilliant highs, deep lows and no muddy mid-range. It took me a few days to get it right, and I was originally disappointed with the bass, but now that I have figured it out, these are the best earbud headphones on Earth! AND, what a great price!
The product I received is in excellent condition and is exactly as was described by the seller. The shipping took an appropriate amount of time as well. Highly recommend this seller!!
I ordered this drive with trepidation because of occasional bad reviews. So I just wanted to mention that I have had no problems. Also, it is far superior to my previous drives (both from Micronet, both had to make trips back to the factory). Feels more solid, makes fewer strange noises, works better (wakes up, goes to sleep, mounts, dismounts when it's supposed to, etc.). Seems fast, doesn't require new drivers at least for me. (I'm using it with Mac OS 10.2.8.) The triple interface will come in handy.I made one call to tech support so far -- right after I installed it, it wouldn't dismount. The tech guy was very helpful. Since then, no glitches or problems. I've been using the drive for a month or so. If things stay this way, I will buy another.
I had some serious difficulties getting the iPOD to collect my photos in the categories that I had designated in my Photoshop Album 2.0. Thanks to 2 kind people on the Adobe Forum web site, they directed me how to solve the synchronization problem. The key is placing all the photos that you want on your iPOD in "COLLECTIONS", the alternative method to "TAGS" for storing photos in categories. Once I moved all my photos from their "tagged" designations to "Collections", everything worked fine and I now love my iPOD Photo. For further help in storing photos in PSA 2.0, go to the Operating Manual for the PSA, pages 50 - 58, at "c:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album 2.0\Shared_Assets\Locales\US_EN\Online Help.pdf". Be aware that the iPOD will not synchronize photos from PSA 1.0 or PSA 2.0 SE (Starter Edition). If you have PSA 1.0, the 2.0 edition can be downloaded from the Adobe site for $29.00.
I've never owned an MP3 player. I bought my iPod shuffle after doing a good bit of research on both hard drive and flash based systems. My primary interest was to have a device that provided quality music during a workout or run. Prior to this I was struggling with poor FM reception - both in the gym and outdoors. I was uncomfortable trying to adjust my FM headphones while at full run on a treadmill. As a result, the lack of a screen had no impact on my purchase. Navigation is intuitive and requires little effort.What I've really learned to love is the fact that I am re-discovering my CD collection. Thus far I've converted over 3000 songs into iTunes. I let the system autofill my shuffle, and I personally love the random play. It's like radio but with no commercials and excellent should quality.
I bought Sandsik 4G MicroSDHC card for LG 800G. The card worked well in the phone. I also tested the card and the SD adapter in my PC and the adapter worked well as well.The card and adapter came in bulk packaging as mentioned in title of the listing, this means in came in the plastic case enclosed in a plastic zip lock baggy. No blister pack.Overall, I am pleased with the memory card: good price and it works.Inserting memory into LG 800G had a couple tricky spots, so for other LG 800G owners I am including steps for inserting the SD Memory card into the phone.1. SD memory card slot is located under the battery. This means that you first need to remove the cover by sliding it down. The first time I had to remove the cover it was a bit difficult, as the cover is very slippery and has no groves to hang on to. I finally was able to do it by using the grippy material used to open cans. The grippy material generated enough friction that the cover finally slid off. After removing the cover, you need to remove the battery.2. The memory card slot is on the left side of the white SIM card. The gold bars on the card should face down towards the gold bars on the phone. The memory card goes under a metal holder. You need to lift the metal holder, place the memory card, and then lower the card holder, and push it down until it snaps in place. Note that lifting the holder for the first time requires some force. I used a tiny screwdriver to give me leverage to push it up. I am attaching a photo (which can be located by following 'customer photos' link under the main photo) which shows the holder in the up position, so you can see what you need to do to insert the memory card.3. After the memory card is in place, you need to replace the battery and the phone cover, and power up the phone.4. Now, you need to set your default memory to external, and tell the camera, the video recorder, and the voice recorder to use the external memory rather than the internal memory like before.5. To set the default memory:- Tap the following sequence MENU - Settings - Phone - Memory Info - Primary storage settings- Tap on External memory (red check will appear)- There will be a FORMAT button at the bottom of the screen, tap on it- The phone will ask for a security code, enter 0000. Once you enter the security code, OK button will appear on the bottom of the screen. Click ok. Format takes about 1 second.6. To set the camera:- Tap Camera icon on the main screen holding the phone vertically, turn the phone to horizontal position, as you turn you will see camera control setting appear on the screen.- Tap the gear icon which is on the lower left side of the screen.- The memory setting is on the second screen of camera settings, so you need to tap the slider on the right hand side (it will say 1/3, first page out of three) once you tap it will change to 2/3.- On the top row you will see a square called 'select storage'. By default it will look like a cell phone, once you tap it will look like a memory card.- Hit OK to save your change7. To change the video camera:- Tap Camera icon on the main screen holding the phone vertically, turn the phone to horizon position, as you turn the camera controls will appear- Tap the gear looking icon on the bottom left- Now you need to switch from camera to video, which is done by sliding your finger from camera to video camera icon on the right hand side slider- If you do it correctly, you will see a red button appear where the video camera is. If you do it incorrectly, you will take a photo. It took me a few tries to get the pressure and location of where my finger slides correctly.- The storage setting is on the second page of the video camera, so you need to page down on the slider by tapping on 1/2.- Tap on 'Select storage' icon, and make sure you see a memory card, rather than the cell phone icon.- Click OK to save your change8. To change the voice recorder- Voice recorder is on the second page of Settings. To get there select Menu - slide you finger right to left to page - tap on Voice recorder.- The top option is 'Storage', tap on it to change cell phone icon to memory card icon.- Click ok to save your changeAli Julia review
This tripod is not going to replace my $250 heavy-duty tripod but it's a great secondary tripod for our small camcorder. Panning and tilting is surprisingly smooth for such a consumer-priced tripod. Highly recommended for family videos, low-end production work, and student films. It comes with a case too!
These are the best headphones I ever had, and I have had 4.The bass on these headphones is HUGE! you will be blown away.They pack in really small and slide right into the bag the headphones come with.They fit vary comfortably right over your ears and the headband fells like it's not even there.The amp takes a AA battery and the headphones come with 1.I highly recommend these headphones!
I really can't say much more about these. I love the vinyl look of these and I've NEVER had a coaster out of the LITERALLY half-thousand that I have used over time. When making mix CD's for my friends these are the only discs I use. They go great with these sleeves too! Maxell - CD/DVD sleeve - capacity: 1 CD/DVD - multicolor (pack of 50 )I'll be buying these until the next big media is invented.
Have used the recorder at a couple of City Council meetings andam quite pleased with the units ability to catch the audioquite clearly. Will most likely now purchase the computerprogram that will allow me to transfer the audio to a wordfile. Well worth the cost in time savings.
As my collection of photo gear has continued to grow (multiple bodies, lenses, flashes and accessories), the capacity of my carrying cases has grown increasingly inadequate. The Canon photo backpack came along just in time and was a great value. I read the reviews and decided to take my chances, in spite of a few who claimed it wasn't very sturdy. I have found it entirely satisfactory for my purposes, which includes carrying two DSLR bodies, five lenses, flash, a tripod or monopod on the outside, and lots of additional small accessories. The zippers and fastenings are all sturdy and sound. I have easy access to the inside, and the compartment dividers are easily positioned to cradle lenses, bodies, etc.In all, this is a fine product at a great price.
I would rate this bag as excellent. It has plenty of padding and room for my flash, lenses and other accessories. I can't believe the difference in price of this bag and some other name brand bags. For the money, there is no question of which bag is best. I probably should have rated it a 5.
The 4 stars is arbitrary. This is no top end table such as Rega. But for the price it is decent and I have found the speed to be steady. Most of my music playing is CD's. I pretty much only buy vinyl music not available on CD. If you are an audiophile who plays a lot of vinyl this is not the table for you.
I just received my speakers and am extremely satisfied with the sound quality. The set up is basic and simple I did it without reading the manual. Very satisfied i can blast my music while doing my household chores. I am using this speaker set with my labtop and the sound quality is great.
I have been experimenting with an alternative solution to a camera bag. My wife and I go on cruises, and instead of lugging a heavy camera bag, I am trying several of these cases in different sizes and configurations.Along with a MAS-compatible camera bag, such as Tamrac's 5627 (Pro Digital Zoom 7), I plan on just carrying these cases in my regular carry-on backpack to get on board. As I rarely don't need everything when I go on an excursion, I can simply take the item's I need, and attach them to the Zoom bag; you can attach up to two of these cases to the Zoom's sides.That way, when I go on an excursion, I only need to carry what I think I will need that day, rather than having to carry a heavy and bulky backpack or shoulder bag.
I have had this keypad for exactly 13 months. For the time I had it I used it several times a week with a windows laptop. It worked well, was easy to transport, and I loved the retractable cord. Unfortunately it just went out today from what appears to be a bad connection in the cord (when I press on it or wiggle it I can get it to work momentarily).If you think the price is good for a years worth of use then go for it. I personally feel like their should be a longer life than one year.
I was tempted by the Tiffen 52mm UV filters but found that in low light they would ghost horribly. I learned that multi-coated filters play better with multi-coated lenses in low light. I have purchased this filter for a Nikon 18-55vr and a HOYA SUPER HMC UV filter for my Nikon 35mm F1.8. I have used both in dark conditions with very bright light and all ghosting was gone. These things are a miracle even on the least expensive Nikon lenses. I highly recommend this lens filter for simple worry-free protection.On my internets journey I found that there is no difference between the Hoya HMC UV(0) and Hoya HMC UV(C) and I have verified that there is a difference between the HMC and SUPER HMC Hoya filters. Optically, the non-SUPER filters perform better but cash is king.
These Speakers are AMAZING and i highly recommend them to anyone who wants new speakers.
This product is excellent. A CD is included that covers a particular geographic area. Once downloaded into the navigator, the product is ready to use. The screen is large and easy to view and includes verbal prompts.
This was super easy to install - open the box, plug into PCI slot, close the box, power up and let XP do the rest! Cheap too! This was a pleasant surprise and great value for the money.
We hooked this up on our boat and it works great. It is easy to change between using an ipod or going back to radio/cd.
If you're thinking of ordering this for use with third-party open-source firmware like Alchemy or DD-WRT, you're out of luck. The router that now ships is "WRT54GS v.5", which is vastly different from v.1, v.2, v.3, and v.4. Version 5 does not use Linux-based firmware and is therefore not flashable with third-party firmware. You'll have to find an older version on eBay etc.I ordered this thinking I could use Alchemy, not realizing it came in different versions, since Amazon's product info doesn't list a version number. Now I'm out shipping costs in both directions, and I'm pissed. Don't end up like me.Just letting you know :)
I already posted what I consider to be my thorough review of the Zune in the black Zune forum, so if you want to see it, go there (Why Amazon created different product pages when the only differentiator is color is beyond me), but I thought I'd have to comment on the ridiculous fanboy nature of most of the reviews being posted here, both on the anti (iPod fanboys or "iFanboys") and the pro (Not sure what to call the Zune fanboys - Zuneboys? Zune-bees?). It completely invalidates the overall rating of a product to have all these 1 star reviews from people who've never even used the product, and similarly some of the positive reviews seem to be from people who simply hate Apple or love MS (strange as it seems, there do exist MS fanboys as well).If you want to get a good idea of whether the Zune is for you, read some of the 3 and 4 star reviews. Those would be the most honest given my experience.The Zune is for you if:You want subscription based musicYou want an intuitive interface (face it, scrolling up and down by twirling your thumb may be quick, but it is not as intuitive as clicking up and down)You don't want to worry about the technical aspects of managing your player, you just want it to work.You want the player primarily to give you a rich music listening experience (yuck - I can't believe I just used the term rich)You have a video collection of unprotected music already.The Zune is not for you if:You want to buy TV shows online and watch them on your player - Zune doesn't have this feature in the Marketplace yet and Apple already does (although it's incomplete and the movie selection is even worse).You want to micromanage your player as a tech-device (It doesn't by default allow you to drag and drop music onto it, it requires you to use the Zune software to manage your music etc. There is a registry hack that allows you to access it as an external hard drive, so MS may choose to enable this feature in the future. However, given the target audience of non-technically adept 18-24 year old hipsters they may choose to leave this hidden for only the technically adept users). If you are a tech oriented person you might be better off buying one of the Plays-For-Sure players which don't make you interface through software like Zune or iTunes.You have small pockets - the wireless and large screen lead to a larger device compared to an iPod. Men likely won't find this a problem, but given the tight jeans some women wear, this could be a problem.
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.
So for my c6180 all in one is great. It is nosie but I guess that is okay. I have not had a chance to set it up wireless yet but that will be great if it works.The software does not work with Vista. You need to down load the software you need. That went very well. It was very easy. Everything went very well after that.
This is the first electronic cleaning kit ive bought and so im not sure if they are better ones out there but to me this is a 5 star product because of its well protected packaging, ease of use, clear instructions, streak free wipes, clean out of box, and it works great.
The modem is good... but with only one LAN outlet you will needto buy a router so that you can add additional LAN based productssuch as the wireless printer and skype phone. Is thatthat difficult to have 3 LAN outputs?
Bought an expensive Dell XPS-M1530 laptop, pre-loaded with Ubuntu LTS.Realized too late that it has no GB ethernet. Looked for expresscard product recognized by ubuntu. Found Belkin F5U250 at Amazon.com, choose free shipment option, came within a week. Plugged the device, a reboot is needed to sense the new HW. Happy with the product: give 5 stars to Belkin (also to Amazon.com).cjm knoxville, tn
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.
Better than I expected. This is product charges my iPod touch G1 Os3.0 fully up to 3 times.
I got the switch to work with a Windows 7 computer but not on an XP computer - the USB device was not recognized. After two reinstalls, it still did not work. I downloaded the drivers from the IoGear website and it still did not work. Manual switching didnt work either. I called technical support and was put on hold with elevator music and was constantly informed that they were in business to support me. I was on hold for about half an hour. I then received a recorded message saying that technical support was not available but I could leave a message. I made an inquiry on their 24/7 online support but it was not online at 9 am in the morning. It took 10 hours for tech support to reply back to me via email with a question about the model number. But the model number was included in the original inquiry. I did not feel like wasting anymore time with an unresponsive tech support so back it went.
Okay, okay, I know you're saying "What if I don't have an outlet in the middle of this field or parking lot?" And you're right, you will need batteries for that situation (Or use a power inverter in your vehicle,Wagan EL2402 SmartAC 200W Power Inverter with USB Port). That said, this item is worth it's weight in gold. works well, does what it says, what more do you want? Cruise the skies for hours on end without sluggishness or fade out. Avoid the expense and waste of batteries for less than the price of one set of batteries! Order now! Operators are standing by!
I've had this printer for three months now, and although it's not a perfect printer, it's a great printer for the money. It was only $90 after rebate, but prints as well or better than the $3500 (from over a decade ago) printer that it replaced. Printers went down in price, and up in print quality, but what really matters is how it performs compared to what's on the market now.The printer prints at 1200 dpi, and prints 21 pages per minute. It really is fast, but the print quality is under par for photos. If you want sharp, clear text, and sharp graphics and non-photographic illustrations, this printer does an excellent job. Although, you won't do better for the price, you can get much better quality from an expensive laser printer.I've never had problems with jams or misfeeds. It does have a problem with small pieces of paper, so if you want to print invitation envelopes, be sure to set your software to feed the envelope sideways.I do have a problem with a rattling sound from the fan. If I press on the case near the fan when it happens, the sound stops. So the build quality is not the best, but there's no issue with functionality here.There is no LCD display, so you must rely on a software status window. It does have the issue that somebody mentioned of reporting a problem when the printer is merely turned off. So I normally run with the status software turned off. You don't generally need it unless there is something wrong, or if you want to use manual duplex and want on-screen instructions about how to flip the paper. But these are not general cases.As for toner, my old printer's cartridge lasted for 13,000 pages. But it would cost more to replace it than this entire printer costs. This one will go for 1500 pages with the starter cartridge, and replacement cartridges are expensive on a per page basis compared to my old printer. But despite what everybody is saying, you can get both the toner to refill it yourself and an after market replacement chip for it for under $20, or about $26 with shipping.This may not have build in networking or automatic duplexing or superb high resolution photo quality, but if you are looking for a personal printer that gives clear and sharp pages, check this one out.
The product arrived quickly, works fine, reduces cost, and payment was simple. What else can a buyer expect. Good online purchase experience.
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!
These are my only pair of ear buds I own or have ever purchased, but I think they sound fantastic. (I don't count the pieces of crap that came with my MP3 player, the sound difference between them and these is so ridiculous). Very good bass. I listen to absolutely every type of music and it all sounds great. They are super comfortable, the silicone molded ear pieces that come in three different sizes work perfectly. The middle ones were just right for me. They block out sound very nicely (not completely, but defenitely enough!). The behind-the-neck cord works great too. I have heard people in reviews complain, but I think it's a great idea. One side is shorter than the other so it drapes over one shoulder and it works very well.Very nice sounding, bass plentiful, noise reducing, comfortable ear buds, at a very reasonable price! You will not be dissappointed.
Got this for a cross country caravan trip to Yellowstone. It's very well made and gives excellent performance. Car to car range varied from 1/2 mile in heavy traffic over rolling terrain, to more than 2 miles on the wide open prairie. In 7000 miles of driving, in sun, rain, and high wind, the magnet never once came loose. Easy to tune with an SWR meter by loosening a set screw (wrench included) and adjusting the height of the top piece. I highly recommend this tuning for best performance.When you get home the antenna knocks down to a convenient size for easy storage. It even comes with it's own vinyl storage pouch.
Quality product. Good sound at an affordable price. I am very happy with this purchase.
Did not know that vehicle power cable came with the Garmin Nuvi. No additional parts were pictured with the Nuvi. A vehicle cable (for sale), was pictured next to garmin nuvi suggesting it needed to be ordered separately. When nuvi arrived a cable was part of package. Seller of separate cable that I ordered, when contacted, said I could not return the duplicate. Needless to say, I was not very happy about that!
I needed a second power adapter for my Garmin navigation unit, since I use it in 2 different cars, and didn't want to undo and remove the adapter I installed in my primary car. This second adaptor is as good as the factory unit and serves my purpose quite well, not to mention that the Garmin NUVI navigator is the greatest thing since sliced bread!!
Cable did not work would not load on my windows XP to transfer to Vista Your Technical support was no help. They just gave me a drive to load. which I already had. I had to transfer my file using a zip drive.do not waste your Money I did.
This incredible device seems to pull AM radio stations out of nowhere. When I place it next to my radio, it not only significantly improves the reception of weak stations, but manages to pull in stations that I didn't even know existed. It's a great product.
The best part of the Koss HB60 is that you can plug any standard headphone jack into the infrared receiver. Thus, with the HB60 you can convert any of the headphones that you already own (and love) to wireless usage.The worst part about the Koss HB60 is the headphone that it comes with. This thing is designed to be clipped onto your ears, and boy, do they hurt after about 5 minutes! These headphones also have a very strong high frequency boost (which seems to be the standard "Koss sound" - headphones for people with high frequency hearing loss). If you have never listened to Koss headphones, you might think that this hissing sound is due to poor infrared transmission. IMHO, Koss should lower the price of the Koss HB60 and just sell it without this bad headphone.When I plugged my two Sennheiser headphones (HD545 and HD570) into the Koss HB60, they both sounded great! I can't tell that there is much difference between plugging these headphones directly into the computer/player versus plugging into the Koss HB60. There is very little hissing noise with the Sennheiser headphones plugged in as long as the receiving unit is facing the transmitter directly and located less than about 8 feet away or so. Turn the receiver to face another direction and the hissing increases only slightly, as the receiver picks up the reflected signal off the walls of the room. Step out of the room, or go to a part of the room where the transmitter is not sending any infrared beams, and the signal is completely replaced by static.The Koss HB60 amplifies the input signal quite a bit, about 4-5 times as loud. This is great if your input signal is fairly weak, such as can happen with some cheap CD players or computers. However, because of this high gain, the amplifier of the Koss HB60 will saturate on the louder pieces of music if you set the input signal strength too high. This will sound like bursts of irregular high frequency static coming through. However, if you set the input signal too low, then there is a slight increase in the hissing sound. So you have to adjust the input signal carefully.The only really annoying thing about the Koss HB60 is that the belt clip is located directly over the cover for the two AAA batteries. However, the clip is detachable, which, as I only discovered recently, is the real trick to changing batteries on this thing - pull the belt clip off first!So I took off one star, but otherwise the Koss HB60 is a fine product as long as you understand the inherent limitations of this form of wireless transmission.I got the Koss HB60 because I wanted to listen to headphones while stringing tennis racquets. I do the stringing in our family computer room, so I can't use the computer speakers most of the time when others are working in the room. The racquet stringing requires some moving around, but mostly I am standing facing in one direction. Thus, I can clip the receiver to the collar of my shirt so that it mostly faces the transmitter. Before, I had plugged the Sennheisers into one of the computers in the same room through an extension cord. This long line was always very messy and easy to step on or get entangled. I ruined at least two of the Sennheiser headphone cords in this fashion by stepping on them and jerking them until they developed an internal break in the wires. Now I can listen to the Sennheisers without worrying about the cord.
I bought this unit based on the excellent reviews here at Amazon. Sure, it was easy to set up and switching between channels was very fast - guss you all know that and I don't have to repeat the same story.However, trouble started the next day: for no reason at all, the unit would suddenly lock up - meaning you cannot change channels and worse yet, you cannot even turn it off. Nothing will work - buttons on the unit itself or remote control would do nothing. The only way to get out of this lockup is to unplug the power cord. It was getting very annoying.Thinking I just got a lemon, I tried another unit and experienced the same lock-up. Now it's become so bad that every time I want to use it, I have to first unplug the power cord and plug it. Otherwise, it won't even turn on.Customer service is another horror story. I contacted them three weeks ago and they figured it was a hardware problem and promised to send me a replacement within 10 business days. When I asked them if I needed to return the current unit to the vendor where I bought it, they assured me I didn't have to - they would just take care of everything.The 10 days came and went and nothing showed up at my door. I called again, and they promised someone would contact me about the shipment within a day or two because they couldn't track the shipment when I called them. As you've guessed, two days passed and no one did call me. So, I called them and they transferred me to a Level II Tech (whatever that means) and the guy told me that they never shipped the replacement in the first place. I asked to talk to someone in charge(ID # 3261), who promised to call me before 5PM EST on 2/24 (today) to let me know the status of the shipment. That hour just passed with no call from anyone from Humax.I don't know if I'll ever get the promised shipment. Worst yet, I cannot return the unit now since the 30-day return period has passed already.So the bottom line is: pray you don't get a lemon.
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.
At first it worked great, then in just 4 months I lost everything. Apparently PNY offers a 1 year warranty - however, after being on hold in their automated queue for 20 minutes they hung up on me - I never got to a live person. There's got to be a better product out there. Good Luck.
My wife and I normally never carry on any luggage when traveling, but since a lot of the airlines have started charging for bags, we are now carrying on as much as we can per their rules. After a lot of research, these bags were our choice and we are very satisfied with them. Plenty of room, easy to move around, very versatile and well made. We are very tough consumers, and they have impressed us both.
We live in the boonies and too far out to hear any alert sirens. This is a great product with a battery back up. Fabulous. The only drawback I've found is the alarm goes off for flash flooding. Flooding?It also has a lights: yellow for watch and red for warning that glow through the duration of the warning or watch. It's programmable for the county in which you live so it's even more personalized.Great product!
They're inexpensive; I bought several.Within a few months the plastic becomes stiff and one or both buds quits working.
Ive had this machine for over a year. The quality of both picture and sound are awsome and I have never had any freezing problems ever. The remote wont work if you do not point it directly into the machine but so what? The picture quality really is exellent also it plays all my homemade CDS and CD-RW-VCDs without any skipping. WOW.
I received this product inserted it into my computer and have been running without problems ever since. Excellent product.
I bought this because I had a small surge on my last computer (different protector) and the only thing that was not protected was the coaxial cable. I had a slight malfunction with my external hard drive (would not turn off) after that.I like the number of plugs this offers. Enough to power my computer, external hard drive,printer,modem, and router. I like the switches on the plugs that offer protection from dust and children. I like the coaxial protection as well. There is no noticeable difference in internet performance using this feature. I like the low-profile design a lot. The cord is more than long enough for me, so I keep most of it together with the tie that came with it. I would prefer a cord that is too long than too short. I don't use the cord containing clips because it is laying on the floor and the devices are directly above it. This would help you keep the cords neat and tidy if you want. Has holes on the back of it to hang on a wall too. Vertical or horizontal.I think it has protected my units from surging although I have other things that are plugged into the wall that still work. We get some spectacular lightening in the midwest.No complaints at all. I am buying another one!
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.
It actually made my reception worse. The amplifier in the back distorted my picture to the point where I saw nothing but snow. Who actually wants to put 39 inch antentta's in their house? I know I don't want to look at them. Espeicially since they didn't even make my signal come in any better. This is funny though...having the co-axel cable just hanging out by the window not only was more attactive than the 39inch flag poles, but gave me much better reception. I wouldn't recommend this product.
I replaced a 2 year old Onkyo TX-8555 receiver after a lightning strike with a Yamaha RX-497. The Yamaha has excellent sound, more power, and much better base response. Even though the Yamaha is rated at 75 watts per channel and the Onkyo at 100, the Yamaha will blow the socks off the Onkyo. The Onkyo lacked bass. I am not a bass freak but I do like a little depth. Even with the bass cranked up all the way, it never gave me as much bass as my 30 year old Technics. I had to add a subwoofer to get as much bass as before with just my Bose 501 speakers. With the Yamaha RX-497 I have all the bass I want without the subwoofer. It also has a Loudness feature to boost the bass at lower volumes. An excellent buy.
After researching digital cameras for about two weeks I decided to purchase the Z612 based on the consistent very good reviews on photo sites, Amazon and CNET. I believe this camera is one of the highest rated cameras (by users) on all of CNET. I'm very happy I purchased the Z612. The picture quality is great. I love the 12x zoom with image stabilization and have utilized most of the many features and options. Further the battery life appears to be very good as I have never run out of "juice" while shooting photos. This is the third digital camera I have owned and the best. Excellent value for the money.
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.
The Canon BP511A is a very long lasting battery for a DSLR based camera. I do not know how the electronics of everything work inside a DSLR to give better battery life, but this one has been as long lasting a battery one can ask for. Highly recommended to get a second or third one of these for vacations.
Very good purchase and did work well with my computer and was a reasonable price. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs to add an extra charger.
Worked as expected and product arrived on time. We will use this vendor again.
Compared to other manufacturers selling this lenght of HDMI for over $75, this cable works extremely well with little resolution degredation.
This was one of my first lens purchases. I initially enjoyed it however as I became more and more serious about photography I found that this lens was not producing the quality I was looking for. For one, the chromatic abberation at the long end was terrible when the image was viewed at 100%. Secondly, when shooting wide open, the images are soft although stopping down a stop or two corrects this. I ended up trading this lens in towards the purchase of an EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM lens.This lens, however, is not a complete loss. The 3-stop IS is fantastic and the focusing is relatively fast and accurate. I would suggest people just starting out on a tight budget purchase this lens if the higher end lenses are simply out of reach especially if you don't plan on making outlandishly huge prints from your photos. That said, if I had to relive this purchase, I would have held out for a lens with a higher resale value and higher quality.
I am on my third 90W AC Adapter, and this one is now showing signs of failure. It is failing in the same way that the other reviewers have said; the wires start fraying near the barrel jack that plugs into the notebook. This is how my previous two died.On average they have lasted around 6 months before dying. I take special care to not bend that area of the cord excessively, and in general I treat my laptop and accessories with extreme care when handling them, but even with my pampered treatment of my AC Adapter, it is dying through no fault of my own.I have called the support lines about this many times, and they will not acknowledge that this is any fault of their product.Ideally, the cord that leads from the brick to the computer would be user-replaceable like the cord that leads from the brick to the AC wall jack is. Instead of paying $60 or so for a new AC Adapter, one could pay $10 or so for a new cord. That would definitely improve my rating of this product.I will say that while it is in working condition, it functions as any reliable AC adapter should. But, I cannot rate it any higher than the two stars I have given it, knowing that it eventually fails to function through no misuse.
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'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!"
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.
This is not a very good product. I never got it to work on my Mac, although drivers for Mac OS X 10.4 were supplied. The documentation was incomplete, and written in broken English. I subsequently bought a NetGear USB Wireless adapter and it works flawlessly, with no installation issues. I recommend NetGear for Mac OS X instead.
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...
Fast economical router that does what it's supposed to (I paid $69 with free shipping through Amazon). Set up took a while and we had trouble with Window's Vista recognizing our other computer that runs Window's XP but that's not because of the router. My Brother who is in software development recommended this router from Amazon for my home network and so far no problems. If you're looking for an economical fast router then the Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is for you!
When I bought two of these for under twenty-five dollars each I figured it was a bargain because of the reviews. Let me clarify a couple things about this Chinese Digital MP3 player. I got these in and tested one since in fact one was for me in the office and the other a gift for a charity.Pros: It is a low price for a two gigabyte player, radio, pen drive, recorder. That's right, the box shows two GB checked, not one, and it is a two gigabyte player since I checked the properties as soon as I plugged the USB into my PC. It doesn't cost near as much as name brands for all this functionality. It comes with a paper user manual and a soft copy on the CD driver disk. The instructions appear to be clear on the players usage. It turns itself off if you leave it sitting without use after just a minute to conserve the battery.Cons: Whoever did their product photography is a master of deception. The player in REAL life looks bulky and cheap, cheap, cheap. It is cheap, cheap, cheap, and I don't mean that in a nice way. Ever walk down the street in a large city and buy something from a street vendor? Now it was cheap, but you didn't figure it would last right? This is that kind of cheap. You can tell it was not made with quality materials or workmanship by a name brand. The instructions appear to be clear on the players usage, wait till you try to follow them. The player and headphones are a cheap plastic that could easily be crushed. The plastic buttons feel sloppy when you use them, like they were cheaply made overseas. Good luck trying to figure out out to play it. There is no play button just a digital readout you have to highlight, then supposedly press a Universal button to play. I never got it to work. It copies files from the PC to the USB very slowly. I had no luck trying to install the drivers on a XP PC. I doubt they will install on anything newer than Windows 98 from the look of the folders on the CD. Mine could only be used as USB.Under no circumstances pay more than fifteen dollars for this player if that. I highly recommend you buy a name brand instead. This one is not easy to use and I couldn't get it to play music or record and playback after an hour of reading the instructions and messing with it. At this point it is nothing more than a overpriced USB drive to me. I will rewrite this with more stars if I ever get it to play music, record, or do anything besides transfer files. Maybe I'm spoiled with my Sony MP3 player that is easy to use, but this is far to hard to use. That or the player is broke. I tested the headphones on another player and they worked fine so I know the problem isn't the headphones.CA Luster
Bought this router since my old dell 2300 was not getting good range. I replaced it with this and now I have no problems.. goos signal thoughout my house... Easy to install and setup..( I am a computer geek so it would be easy for me anyway.. you might want to depend on a Novices review for the ease of setup). Over all great product, I have been using it for 1 month now and not a single complaint
Needed this cable to connect my second video ouput on a desktop computer to a Plasma TV in the same room. The cable is well made, has good connectors and I had no difficulty with the hookup. The TV HDMI input recognized the DVI output from the computer and the picture is as good as expected.
At about $600, this lens might seem expensive for an F/4 (At about 24mm, it's F/4.5; F/5.0 around 35mm; F/5.6 around 50mm+). However, the image stabilization is excellent and fun to play with. It is easy to get very crisp images, even in low light. And, of course, because it's ultrasonic, auto-focus is speedy.I'd recommend this lens to anyone, but if you're relatively new to digital SLRs, and you have purchased an EOS 20D kit with the EF-S 18-55, I'd highly suggest the EF-S 17-85 as your next lens. It's quite versatile (a great lens to keep on your camera when you're not doing anything specific) and will let you better evaluate the camera. Remember, this is an EF-S lens (as opposed to EF), so it's intended for the APS-C sensor of the EOS 20D or EOS 300D.
Recieved as a gift, used it for less than 1 year & it completely stopped working. Had my computer plugged into it when the strip blew out. Thankfully the computer is fine, the strip got thrown in the trash. Would NOT recommend. You pay for what you get.
One day, I decided to make an adapter to connect my headset to my TV. My friend had given me a list of what I needed, and I set off on my journey for parts. I came across this after a few minutes of searching, and after looking at some of the other options, I went with this. Even though I chose the free shipping option, I recieved this a few days earlier than expected, in excellent condition.I've been using this for about a month and a half now, and it hasn't failed my yet. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone that needs this. I happily would have payed a bit more for it, it was that good. Definitely a must-have.
Wow...what a steal of a deal. The price was great, the delivery was fast & the product works great. What more can one ask for?
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.
Thought i would try this since the price was low. I got what I paid for. A low quality cartridge that my printer rejected.
it has very nice quality:)Microphone works just fine~so I get to chat with all my friend with web cam and microphone
I use this with both my D300 and D3100. Used where focus is critical, or craning the neck to see the viewfinder or display screen is dificult.Very good for astrophoto application. "Live View" is slightly better for telescope or "wide open" aperatures, but not always practical (neck wringing has its limits!).Excellent for macro work. If you can stop down 1 or 2 stops, the depth of field will more than make up for any slight discrepancy between the ground glass and the sensor plane!Nikon pricey, but Nikon worth it!
I like my little MP3. I've been wanting one and asked for this one for Christmas because it's cheap. Yeah, the 32MB of memory is not alot. At near CD-quality--96kb--I was able to fit nine songs on my first try. But three of those songs are over eight minutes long. (I also got Led Zeppelin Early and Later Years for Christmas!) Recently loads to the device give me about 12 normal songs. Not much, but enough. It was very handy while traveling and has stood up to several workout so far. I think I'll buy the extra memory.The software that it came with could use some improvement. I had to go online and get the program from the company that makes it? Why? The program on the included CD didn't work. All in all it took me about two hours to get music loaded and running. Not terrible, but certainly not plug-n-play.Bottom line? If I had the bucks, I'd buy a player that comes with more memory. But this is still an emerging technology and a good, inexpensive way to get in on the fun.
I've read all of the reviews, and while I can see both sides of the coin, be aware that sure &quot;it's a nice little budget system&quot; IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO REPLACE IT NEXT YEAR. If you want to spend $220 PER year on a home entertainment system, that's fine. After purchasing the system and being told by customer service after 10 months &quot;send us $200 and we'll send you a new unit&quot; rather than offering any type of repair - I'll shop elsewhere for my system. In this instance, you get what you pay for.
I've owned mine now for about a year. I've owned several different brands over the years. I use mine in flight combat simulators. This is, by far, the best I've ever experienced.The sound is well balanced. Nice balance of base and treble tones. I can hear things clearly.The microphone is crisp and clean. I've never had any complaints from others when I've used it in games. Always get compliments.Love the inline volume control and on/off switch.They are very light weight, the ear pieces are comfortable. I've worn mine for extended periods of time and sometimes don't remember I'm wearing them.
I hardly ever write reviews for anything, but after studying the Dramatica story theory and using the software companion, I believe the least I can do is write about what an invaluable tool this software is for the truly avid storyteller.For starters, if you are one of those writers who believes in merely following your muse, waiting for inspiration to strike when it may, and basically "feeling" your way through the writing process, then this software is probably not for you. Not saying that you won't benefit from it -- you will. However you may not find worthwhile the amount of time and dedication needed to slug through the MASSIVE learning curve needed to understand the theory and the software.Now, for those writers who don't only wait for the muse but summon it on occasion, who believe that stories are intricate swiss watches with components of genre, theme, plot, and character that are purposefully designed by the author to achieve a desired effect, Dramatica is for you. Without going into the theory, the greatest advantage of the software is that it forces the writer to thoroughly examine their story -- pointing out flaws, and offering suggestions on how to fix them. Make no mistake, this software will absolutely NOT do the writing for you. However, it may help you understand for example why your main character seems passive and one dimensional (do they perhaps have a 'Be-er' approach but are not exploring both sides of the thematic issue through their choice of actions? You can find out with Dramatica).As mentioned before, I wouldn't recommend this to the strictly inspirational writer. Or to a writer working on a relatively simple piece such as a short story. However, if you're working on a complex literary piece such as a stage play, screenplay, or novel, and value story structure as much as you do storytelling, then give Dramatica a try. Definitely read up on the theory before trying to use the software (or else it's going to be an uphill battle). Again, this product is mind-blowingly AMAZING!!!!
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.
Much like all the other reviews, this is indeed a fantastic USB hub. Two things i hope to do via this review, reassure everyone that this is indeed a great USB hub in terms of functionality. Secondly, there are some situations where compatibility is an issue... NOT THE CASE with this one!The ONLY downside is the super compact-ness, unless your USB connectors are slim, then you'll have some issues with getting all 4 in there.
The WN511B pcmcia wireless N product didn't work with my 500 mhz Toshiba Portage laptop running win 2k (although the specs said it would). It may need more power than my Toshiba Portage can provide. My netgear wpn111 usb wireless g adaptor works perfectly with Win 2k.Almost 2 years after I bought the card I got a used Dell laptop with 1 gig processor and I'm running Windows XP. The card works good on the Dell.
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.
I have used the Form 2 for 17 years, until it fell apart. I loved it so much that i ordered a new one. Although the Form 2 is still the same head phone, B&O has made the cable that connects to the BEO system shorter. Unfortunately for me this means that I can no longer connect my headphones from my chair to my BEO system. I emailed B&O about this issue, and they confirmed that they now attach a shorter cable to the headphone. However, if you need a longer cable, you can now by an extension cable.
Perfect match for my Blue iomega 320GB flask shaped portable drive - stores the USB cord as well. Will never have to remove the drive from the case as the USB cord can be attached while it is secure in the case. Also, the color match is cool. The case is very nice looking and protective. You can't go wrong here.Very stylish and protective. If I had to add anything it would be a carrying strap but this thing is just fine without it. Yellow interior with blue exterior and zipper is blue with two yellow strips - how cool is that!
This product was as advertised, and of perfectly ACCEPTABLE quality. The only issue I was able to find to complain about was the bonding between the rubber fuse holder, and the rubber insulation on the wire itself was not fully vulcanized. That having been said, even in a salt-water marine application, I expect I will have to wait a very, very long time for this area to fail!
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.
Cables do the job they were designed for well. As another reviewer stated, they are not gold plated as shown in illustration. Would be nice to have an up to date picture before buying. That is why I give it four stars.The first shipment was lost. I contacted Amamax and they sent out another set rather promptly. Responsive and good company to do business with!
I bought the manual select FM transmitter for my brother and I liked it, so I bought this one for myself. True, in heavy traffic congestion (I live in Chicago)the static is not cool, but I don't see how Monster could get around that. I find that the auto scanning feature works quite well, despite other reviews. I'm happy with this product and was able to find it for about $70.
The RX1000 Laser has performs very well to my standards. The sensitivity of the laser vs. an optical tracking device is pretty evident and can be adjusted very precisely using the available software which can be downloaded from [....]. I am a student majoring in architecture so I use this mouse alot for graphic design, layouts, 3D modeling, and general use; the side scroll works great when a program recognizes it; often times though, the programs don't.The additional search button allows you to highlight anyword in any application and automatically search for that word on the internet using your internet browser's set search engine (makes googling that much better). However, it can be customized to a variety of functions. You can also set the scroll button function, however, this often takes precedence over any function it may have in a specific program.Also, this mouse is very light, making it great to carry around with your laptop - no need to carry around one of those itty-bitty mice that dont really fit that well in your hand. For the price, I don't think you can find a better mouse.
Overall a very good buy, super fast and responsive.The only bad point so far has been the brightness control always resets itself to dark and you need to manually adjust it up to the brightest setting to view properly.
This is my third "Selector 100"...I love movies and music and HATE clutter, so this is perfect! I used to have an entire cabinet filled with jewel cases and movie boxes and now that mess is all gone. I find the on-line inventory easy to use and update, as a matter of fact I gave the "update" responsibilities to my 10 year old daughter. Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
I bought three pair. All three have broken at the back of the band. I was able to use some strong tape to hold them together, but now they look terrible, and they slip off easily.
This router runs like a charm. I installed an opensource software in it and it works better than the stock firmware. I've had this unit for over 2 yrs and haven't had to replace it yet.Now, looking to replace it with Linksys/Cisco E1000 router, I loaded open source firmware into and the wireless throughput is a lot faster than the WRT54GL. Same 10/100MBPs ports, but the E1000 is a lower grade router.I did it to a refurbished router and surprisingly works like a charm. Get either one (according to your budget, and preferably new, not refurb) and you've got something that will last you years. :)
I knew this was a Memorex so I really wasn't expecting all that much. I bought it for my 2 year olds room so she could listed to the nature sounds or an audio book now and them. Although it looks sleek, the row of buttons on the top are far from intuitive. Would be impossible to find a particular button in a poorly lit/dark room. Cheap volume wheel on the side and very cheap slider switches for am/fm, nature sounds, dim settings etc. The reason it's going back though is the broken tuner display. When you spin the cheapo dial on the side to change radio stations the digital display doesn't change from "82.7". It flickers like it wants to change...but it doesn't. Since I don't plan to use this as a radio in her room I did consider keeping it. But the overall poor design swayed me. Hope I can find that receipt...
This was ordered for the LG800 phone, which will only accept 4 GB cards. It's entirely adequate. I haven't had any reason to use the adapter which came with it, but it's a nice thing to have.
The kodak easyshare p712 is a great camera for the price. I've owned the cannon and played with the sony cybershot that's in the same catagory as the p712, and it holds it's own. The picture quality is good, and the presets are a great convinence.
Professional 12MP DSLR with features I liked over the Nikon D300. I've shot Nikon professionally for over 40 years, which means film, too, but had to switch when the FujiFilm s3 Pro arrived. Upon comparison I found the handling to be easier and better balanced than the comparable Nikons and priced a bit less but not enough to be a determining factor. All my old and new Nikkor lenses work perfectly with both the s3-5. The only drag about most any DSLR is that you need to replace your accessory flash unit so as to not fry the electronics. All the controls are easy to learn and identify on both the s3 and s5, however there is a difference between the two models that always arrives with any upgrade/replacement. But this is why I also bought the s5Pro because it's not just a newer s3Pro. Now I have a plethora of digital features between the two for my 20+ lenses and the multitude of subject types I shoot for hire, for students, and for fun.Would I trade for a D300s? Nope, because the FujiFilm software and FujiFilm support also makes the s5Pro, especially in the RAW area, very easy to manipulate and apply for those larger than ever digital prints. Plus, the s3-5Pros are pretty, but no one thinks to steal it because they don't see "Nikon" on the front. And don't be fooled by the new 24MP bodies coming out with full-sized sensors because there are easy ways around these expensive market increases. I bought both my s3Pro and my s5Pro when each was first released and produce as large an image as anyone else because I'm also a professional photofinisher and photography instructor and know how to get what I want from most any camera's features and shortcomings.I'm not trying to sell you a FujiFilm camera, but I think you should know it's a definite professional choice. Enjoy your photography at a reasonable price. And if you need huge poster-sized image quality, buy a 2nd-hand Hasselblad medium format film camera with 3-4 lenses for about the same price; be logical, not fashion conscious, if you want to be a pro.Oh, and do I still own Nikons? You bet! I still shoot film; Leicas, too.Tom TPC Jenkins
I did not have a serial connection on my notebook - So I purchased this item based on (other people not needing the disc/drivers to be installed and they were saying it works perfectly out of the box.)This item is not defective in any way and works on com6 on my notebook when I try to connect to a Cisco Console Port. Only problem I have is that every time I disconnect and reconnect the usb adapter - the driver is never recognized and I have to reinstall the product over every time I would like to use it. And it seems that the driver never releases the com port properly so even when I disconnect the physical connection it still makes my computer think there is a device attached when there isn't.I am not saying everyone will have this issue. The pc I am running is an HP notebook with windows xp pro sp3 installed. It is a clean installation - only thing on the PC is a Cisco VPN Client and the drivers for the notebook.
Works Great ! Good Shipper, I like to keep these on hand, not available locally. Cables to go have all The odd stuff.That works as good as the High Dollar stuff.
I bought this monitor for my second child. We had another one from our first child that we were still using by fisher price, and THAT one had been through three other sets of children before my own and still works great which is hardly the case with the safety first. It is not the first product I have purchased, but I am starting to think it will be my last. One of the two reciever's AC plug in broke when I was plugging it in, and the reception no matter how close or far from ANYTHING is full of static and bizarre noises. The second reciever's connection is so sensitive that if you blow on it, it will go off and then you must turn it and wiggle it until you can regain there connection. For a well known brand and for a monitor that has not even turned one years old yet (my son will be one in january), this is definitely the biggest waste in money yet.
I was able to get these speakers from Tigerdirect for $20. The sound is amazing and even $30-50 is a steal. I highly recommend them to anyone.
I really wanted to love these. After reading rave reviews about their quality and history, I thought these would be great for listening to music and podcasts at the office. For years, I've been wearing a pair of cheapo earbuds (Philips Flexible Earhook Headphones SHS3200/28 (Black) (Replaces SHS3200/37)) that were extremely comfortable and got the job done, but I decided it was time to upgrade to something with better sound. Sound-wise, I honestly wasn't blown away by these. Yes, they offer more bass than most portable headphones, but the bass on these strikes me as muffled and overpowering. In terms of comfort, after several hours of use, my ears started to ache from the pressure of the headband even with the "Comfort Zone" switches set to the lightest setting. In contrast, I can wear my $8 Philips earbuds all day with no fatigue or discomfort. This might not be an issue if you're not planning on extended listening sessions (they're perfectly fine for an hour or so), but if you're planning on wearing them for longer periods, you're in for a headache.
If your a gamer or use photoshop and premiere a lot then I would upgrade to a better card. This graphic card is good for medium computing usage. It will run games but not at the high resolution range.
This webcam works great, it adjusts well to my laptop screen and it also rests well on my desk. It takes about 5 minutes to install the software and it works great! I use it on Skype all the time, and I haven't had any problems with it in the 9 months I've owned it. The software it comes with is great for making little videos and taking pictures, even when you're not chatting. The software can also be programmed to follow your face and zoom in and out instantly, which I haven't used much but is pretty neat. The mic works well, although not as clear as a headset. The button on top is specifically designed for MSN messenger, wish that was programmable since I don't use MSN messenger, but that's the only marginal con. Very happy with my purchase!
Needed this product to help me complete my MBA. Seems to get the job done and is something I should get a good bit of use out of.
Like anything you buy you get what you pay for,I was thinking about buying another brand and I am glad I didn't,this lens works well and I can tell that the 1.5 does make a difference.the lens is clear and is multicoated,it does what I want it to,as with any other saying buy quality its what you get.It does have a barrel effect when in close mode but the lens is not made for that,in telephoto the barreling disappears,but it makes a neat effect on close images,almost like a round frame.it threaded on the adapter with no problem,its a keeper.Also included is a nice drawstring pouch and caps for both lens ends.
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.
I got one of these for my wife at Christmas 2004. She got me a Denon AVR3805 receiver. Win win I say!It has been a terrific machine. The ability to burn shows to either DVD-R or DVD-RW is truly wonderful. Storage space is generous to say the least. Ours is connected to the home network with a Linksys USB200M adapter - absolutley no problems with that setup. We don't use the remote, but instead use a Harmony 659. Again no troubles there. We used the monthly service for a while, but recently changed to lifetime service before Tivo discontinued them. We did not try the basic service as it would not be adequate for the way we Tivo (power users). The DVD drive is (like others I have seen) overly sensitive to scratched or dirty disks. A "bad" disk can lock up the machine so take care of your disks and keep them clean.This has been a super machine for us.
This is a great card if you want to shoot video or shoot high mb photos. Unfortunately for Amazon, its less than $80 at Costco.
Much better pic than the one I had been using. Easy installation. Received it promptly. Would recommend to others .
This was a good deal the item arrived on time and in the conditions described. Thank You!
I have gone back and forth on buying a digital camera. I was going to buy the G3 via Cannon however the cost was [$$] plus it had only 4 mp. I wanted a good camera because I was going to Alaska to fish and hang out in and around Prince William Sound so I decided since Alaska has no sales tax, I would buy it in Anchorage. I went to Best Buy and the price was the same as Los Angeles so I went to Costco. They have the G3 but only via online so I was dissapointed but on the rack was the hp 935. It had more mp and seemed so easy to work. I bought it for less then [$$] and got the memory card and went out on my cruise. I took over 100 pictures in the best picture format and when I got home and printed them, I was so excited. Pictures I took looked so awesome. I was so thrilled. It is an easy camera to use. Sure others are better but for this price and mp, you cannot find a better camera. I stayed home this weekend and hung my pictures all at 8 x 10. I can go bigger then that but I need to get a new printer.
I think this is probably one of the best purchases I have made in the electronics arena this year. If you have any doubts about this one throw them out! I didn't think that it would work that well in a USB port, but it really works very well. When using in a USB port, the card has lights which indicate that it is communicating with your computer, very neat. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a device which accepts SD type memory and who also plans on transferring that information to a computer.
Was suggested not to get this because it wouldnt be compatible to some serial devices (AMX/ Crestron). Ended up getting Cyberserial Dual Expresscard (please read review). Took a chance and it works fine. I will keep it for when i get my MacBook Pro after Leopard is released.
I should have read the reviews here first but I saw the price and bought the Sandisk Cruzer only because I have had good experiences with other Sandisk products. First I am on an Intel iMac and the first thing is a CD image loads on the desktop as well as the USB Flash drive. The flash drive comes installed with "U3" no idea what it is because it doesn't work on Mac OSX. I ran disk utilities to erase, the Flash drive itself was erased but the CD image still stays. Even after reformatting with 1 Partition the CD image stays.Mac users need to take this flash drive to a PC and uninstal the U3 software to get rid of the pesky and uneeded software. (This gets rid of the CDimage.) You need to again run disk utility and erase on a Mac to use. After this drawn out process, the drive operates fine. Funny heh? Sandisk obviously got sold on this idea by U3. Again I have no idea what this software does as Macs can't run it. But does a flash drive need any complicated software?There are other brands of flash drives with the U3 software on them. So besure to look for the information. Most of the retail packaging has it written on them. But you will be hard pressed to see any indication online.Again, Sandisk has had a good reputation of memory cards, but if they start this U3 nonsense on memory cards they will lose me as a faithful customer. After the reformatting, and about two weeks worth of use the drive works without any problems.Cheers.
I've had this radio for a few years now and I'm so happy I bought it. Sounds just as good as Bose, but not nearly as pricey. The buttons are a little small, the remote is easy to lose, and the internal clock battery died on my while it wasn't plugged in for a while, but I got this for the sound, which will not disappoint. Everything you could want in a small form factor radio, Bose quality, Cambridge Audio price.
Quality is great. Works perfectly with my Sony HC3. I just wish I got the taller one. I think the taller one would be more versatile. This one is probably only useful at home. Not good for weddings, etc.
The device has some very attractive features; the display is strikingly bright, there is a way of changing from portrait to landscape mode, turn on or off the backlight (saves power), the built in WI-FI makes it also a very good hot spot locator and impromptu web browser (in the unlikeliest places!) The battery lasts for ever, unless you use the Wi-Fi.In the not-so-bright side; according to Sharp, software for the SL 5x00 will not work on the 6000, and there is no compiler (yet) for it, which means that you are stuck with the apps Sharp shipped it with.Another, more serious, problem is that the stylus often goes out of alignment so that it needs very frequent recalibrations (a couple of times a week).I am also having problems witrh the alarms feature in the calendar.
For $540 or so, this is the best you can get! Excellent pictures, ease of use, compact and sturdy.... You won't be disappointed!
I bought this battery for my Dell Latitude D610 laptop, because my old battery had worn out. I plugged it in as soon as I got it and it worked 100% right off the bat. Still no problems to report. Charges fine, no random shutdowns, anything. The only complaint I have (albeit a small one) is that it doesn't hold a very long charge. Three and a half at the most, and that's if it is just sitting and idling, with the brightness as far down as possible. But hey, that's probably the fault of my laptop.
This product does an excellent job of transfers of VHS video tape material on to a DVD.You have control of all elements of transfer. Of course the higher the quality the less space/time you have on each DVD- it does not require the "highest quality or HQ" setting in order to get a very clear image. This is more for the transfer of home recordings, which is what I wanted it for. You cannot copy most commercially recorded VHS format tapes onto DVD. This equipment allows for the direct transfer of material from a Sony Video Camera tape onto a DVD, again with total control of editing the material at the point of transfer.
My husband purchased this to replace another, older hand held GPS that he uses in his environmental work, in the field. Quality is superb. It even picks up satellites inside the house.
I love the computer sleeve, and it's a nice big bag. Seems to be well made.
The DP-301U works great. Setup is easy. If you know a little networking and know a little about printers and print servers it helps.Network setup is a breeze. You don't need the set up disk, just follow the Quick Installation Guide. If you want the extras, then load the disk.I used the DP301U to connect a Brother MFC-7220 fax/copy/printer to the network. I configured the DP301U. Loaded the Brother driver on a server. Configured the port to be TCP/IP type and gave the DP301U's IP address. It works perfectly.Some folks complain about compatibility. If you check the compatibility list and check to see whether your printer is a PCL/PJL, or a GDI type printer, you won't have problems and wont turn into a hater. As with many non-HP print servers, the DP301U is not GDI compatible. If you have an HP GDI printer, you need to get one of HP's GDI print servers. If your printer is not on the compatibility list, there's still a good chance your printer will work as long as it's not a GDI type.Don't hate the DP301U if you don't know anything about GDI, or you didn't do your homework when it comes to the type of printer you have.Check the compatibility list on D-Link's web site.
Like I said I own 4 of these Case logic dvd books. They hold up to wear and tear well and are an easy way of storing discs!
I have a 4-port version of the USB2-connect pci card and there isno way I can get it to run at USB2 speed. It runs consistently atUSB1 speed no matter what device I plug in. Quite useless product.
I thought I was getting a terrific deal on 6 ink tanks, they look exactly the same as those that came with the printer and those that are packaged individually. But when I later bought a one-off replacement -- not "custom" -- tank I noticed the ink level bar on the printer LCD was not only full but also longer than the other bars! If the "custom" tanks hold only about half the ink, this isn't the bargin it appears.
This toner is okay- it's not really that special. It's very easy to install though.
I love this product! It tells me where to turn (nice soft female voice), & keeps me on track. When I don't enter an address (which is usually), I choose street map which shows me what streets are approaching. Great unit for the $.
Don't buy this if you are a first time user. Neat little machine but if you expect to use the functions get a more evolved model. Hard to set, easy to mess up, no battery life, buttons are a design flaw/not user friendly. The older battery version (m100)is easier. Save your money and get a good ipod or zune when you decide what music format you will keep (forever) but leave this alone. Looks great, nice idea, just needs work.
I sit in the very front row of a small class, and this microphone did not pick up my professor's voice even though she stood right in front of me and spoke loudly.
The time has arrived for LCD monitors. The price is now right and the quality is definitely up there. I have been quite pleased with this monitor. I carefully compared it with others in the store and was impressed by the sharpness of display and the vivid colors. When I got it home I was delighted with the DVD experience this monitor provides - quite a bit like 3D! Of course, like all LCDs, this one is amazingly lightweight and it takes up such a small amount of desk space. Over the next couple of years I expect LCDs to largely supplant CRTs in the home. I give this product four stars, reserving five stars for the much more expensive units.
I live in Kansas where, if you've been reading the news, you know we get more than our share of severe weather. Last month tornadoes did quite a bit of damage in a nearby area because the county didn't activate the emergency sirens quickly enough. Those with NOAA radios, like this one, already knew there was a tornado on the way, though, and more than one person credited their safety to the radio's alert.That was enough to convince me that we needed one, too, and I'm very pleased with this well-priced unit. Contrary to what one previous reviewer wrote, it DOES NOT BEEP FOR EVERYTHING if you follow the instructions. You simply dial into the NWS and get the code for your county, then you can program the unit to alert you solely for severe weather (e.g., severe thunderstorms and tornado watches and warnings).The reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is due to the antenna - first day out of the box my little boy had bent ours. There's a spot on the back to attach a wire one (the kind you use with some home stereos to pull in radio frequencies). Since those things are very low-cost it seems the manufacturer could have thrown one in without affecting the price much.I do like that the unit is small and is easy to remove from the A/C adapter so we can take it to the basement when we need to go to our "safe place". The Weather/Snooze button is handy as well: I often push it just to hear the day's forecast while getting dressed rather than having to endure the "blah, blah, blah" of our local meteorologists (who seem to believe we all need to be educated about pressure systems and jet streams before we can be trusted to know what today's weather will be).Great, economical buy.
The TV tuner on this thing doesn't work correctly. I called Samsung to ask for help in scanning and saving TV channels to memory. It will not save any channels from my cable signal. They say I should use a cable box tuner, or VCR tuner, and bypass the TV tuner. They have no fix available. It sounds like a defect to me.Also, changing channels on the TV tuner takes 2.5 seconds to go from channel 2 to channel 3. That makes surfing the channels impossible, and makes the need for storing your favorites necessary (but storing to memory doesn't work, so I am out of luck).Picture quality is quite good.
I ordered this product for my Grandson, His comments is that is just great, has lots of pockets for his CD's. He is very pleased with it.
I bought this to Replace a Worn Out Skyfi2 that wouldn't work anymore. I have a Roady XT in my other car, So in Hindsight I should have gotten another Roady XT. I went with the SkyFi3 cause I found the SkyFi2 to more than sufficient.What I don't Like.(1)Unit Constantly Locks up from Day 1 -- Still Locks up after updating the Firmware. It gets tiring having to keep resetting the unit.(2)Delphi used the cheapest materials they could possibly find when building this unit, The Buttons don't always work when pushed, then You find yourself pushing real hard just to be able to change stations, And forget about the remote, It's the same story here.(3)To this day I've yet to be able to save anything to channel '1' or '9' When you are in the "channel save" mode, pressing either of these 2 channels only causes the unit to revert back to the XM preview channel.(4)The fact I need to connect to the internet and 'update' the unit. The Skyfi2 wasn't designed to do this and I never, ever had a problem with it until it quit working after 3 years of daily use.(5)The SD Card Mp3 player, If I wanted to listen to MP3's I'd buy an MP3 player instead of a Satellite Radio. I bought the radio to listen to XM why would some idiot think this was a great feature to include? I'm beginning to think this is what causes the unit to Lockup consistently, cause when it Locks up, It is always on the "Checking For Media" screen at startup.What I like about the Unit:Absolutely nothing other than it does occasionally tune in XM Radio.In Short STAY AWAY from this Junk -- Find a Roady XT or even an old SkyFi2 if you want a good radio. It seems the idea was to offer something more, But the idea failed Big Time.
Monster High Resolution S-Video works great with my Sylvania 42" LCD TV. Picture comes in well. Can view videos on your computer on your TV screen and the picture is decent.
These mounts have worked out well for my Bose Cinemate speakers. They look good and are sturdy. What more would you need?
Works just like it should. Maybe not the fastest card, but fine for most uses.
I had the same problems as others with the ends of the cable coming off if you ever unplug these. But they do work fine as long as you leave them alone.I have seen these at Best Buy for big $$. good thing I only paid $14 online for mine
I got this for my xbox 360. Works just as well as any cable microsoft will try to sell you, but only a fraction of the price. No reason not to grab one.
Great little tripod. Handy enough to bop around town with. Not ultra light but for the price it is a killer bargain. Coupled with he right ball head you have everything you need to really sharpen up those shots!
I agree with all tbe disatisfied customers.The Drum and toner needs replacement to often.White lines all over the place when you print.I am now looking to purchase another multifunctionbut not Brothers. Don't buy.
It is the cable I am looking for,it works.My LG Tv only has one stereo outlet,I use this spliter to hook up to my old sound system.
My husband, knowing that I have a hard time finding earphones that fit me right, was kind enough to buy me a pair of Shure E2c for my birthday. The sound is great, and I'd consider myself well qualified to make that judgement since I've been working in professional theater for over 10 years. But I was terribly disappointed when I gave myself an ear ache on my first day of wearing them just trying to get the damned things to stay in my ears. Now, as I said I have always had a hard time buying head and earphones that fit right and sounded good to me. So this was nothing new . And I know that many of the reviews of this product say that you will "get used" to the feeling after a week or so. Well I don't consider "getting used" to something that gives me an ear ache to position to be a good long-term idea for my hearing!Rather than giving up and returning the earphones, my husband encouraged me to explore ways to make them work for me. A little hunting showed me to a website for a tactical military supply company that sells replacement earpieces for their communications devices. They looked like the right fit, so I ordered 2 pairs and had them shipped 1-2 day air.When they arrived, I excitedly tore into the express package and fished them out, these little things were what I'd paid for? Tiny, flexible gel material in a transparent flesh-color. I fished out my Shure E2c earphones and carefully shoved the eartubes into the appropriate slot in the earpieces. I carefully oriented them and slipped them into my ears. Then I plugged them into my computer and booted up iTunes. I selected one of my favorite pieces of reference audio material, the "Lacrimosa" from Mozart's Requiem. After years in and out of dozens of theaters, I know exactly what this piece of music is supposed to sound like on an EQ balanced sound system, that's why its one of my favorite pieces of reference audio. Mozart filled my head and I gave a vigorous shake. The earpieces didn't budge.I can now heartily recommend to anyone out there a pair of Shure E2c earphones. And if you happen, like me, to have a miserable time getting any form of earphone to stay in your ear, go to [...]and buy a pair of the replacement earpieces for their tactical communications devices to go with your earphones. You'll be thankful and will finally enjoy a GOOD pair of earphones!
Got this because TIVO manual said it was recommended for wireless connection. We had been connecting to the TIVO guide service through the phone line, and although it did it at 2am and it was a 800 call (I think) the phone line still ran around the room!We had a Apple Airport wireless network anyway, so I thought I would give this a try for $30! Plugged it in and within minutes it was configured and working. Tivo is on ground floor and Airport is upstairs, no problem with signal.
the title says this is a powerbook g3 charger witch it is not. i recently bought this item and it dosent fit my computer at all. i dont understand why it would say powerbook g3 when it clearly is not. this product failed to satisfy my needs as a amazon shopper and apple powerbook g3 user. so, for the above mentioned reasons, i have given this product an unsatisfactory rating of one (1) star and will be reporting this obvious product default to amazon.com.
If you're doing photos indoors, say for Ebay auctions, this is as much tripod as you'll ever need. It carries even my old Canon G2 (a heavy camera, much heavier than newer ones) without a fuss.The leg locks work easily and quickly. The pan head works well enough. The 54" size is very good if you're using regular tables to prop up the goods and after a year, I was happy enough that I bought a second one to hold a video camera. It is light to carry in the field, easy to use and locks down well enough without having to muscle it. I have two big name tripods if I go on safari but for most routine photos, the Targus has been fine.The 4 rating is due to knowing that it CAN be made better and more heavy duty. I wouldn't use this tripod with a super expensive camera out in the boonies. The price was so low, I thought surely it would be complete junk - but it wasn't. It was a pleasant surprise. This is a good place to save money in an Ebay photo setup.
Don't buy this uless you want a disposable projector. Worked GREAT for a while, then a blue blob started on the right side of the screen and within 3 months took over the whole screen and it is now useless. Cheaper to replace than to repair the bad panel or polarizer...will go with Sanyo this time
The Samsung LN3292D has an excellent picture quality for its price, however, the PIP is some what questionable. I would highly recommend this TV to any consumer to consider.
pretested before I gave as a gift...work great..Too...this one don't show the songs..you have to wonder what will play next.but work great no complains.
I've always thought iPods were overrated, and I still do. But, I had to give the 80gb iPod five stars because of its functions, and the storage size. I've had this for about two months and I just managed to fill a quarter of it, including podcasts and some music videos (though for some reason sound is lost in them). The shuffle modes are great but only compared to the Sansa e260, since that's the only other mp3 player I've owned. You can shuffle albums, and it seems to shuffle songs in an album, but I forget what I did to do that. My sansa didn't really shuffle albums well, it would play a couple of songs, then off it went to the next album. This iPod never does that. If you don't care about shuffling albums, then this is neither a bonus nor a minus.I bought this fully aware that it didn't have a FM radio built in, and though it would have been nice, I knew that I would have to give that up so I could start carrying around my entire CD library in this little thing. But, in place of radio (sort of) you get podcasts, of which some can really be interesting, and through iTunes, you can get a free song each week (though you may have to wait a couple of weeks to get a song you really like).Overall, I'm very happy with it. One downside to owning an iPod, though, is that accessories (especially the ones that you could really use) cost a lot (more than what they're really worth). If you have the money, and you don't really care about FM radio, I would recommend this. And please, don't buy this then complain that it doesn't have a FM radio tuner built in, because Apple never said it did. Know what you're getting into before you buy something. That's all.
I find this product to be excellent for using in the forests I hunt and fish in the north east. Being able to mark locations where I have seen game and to save the tracks is a benefit for future hunts. I was very pleased with the vendor "The Digital Pavilion" that supplied the device.
We'd ordered a different one that was taking forever to ship so we ordered this one instead.WE love it!!! It takes great pictures!!! Easy to use!!! My favorite part is when buying the ink and paper, you get enough of both and know exactly how many pictures you can print out!
Bought them for my son for Christmas. He runs heavy construction equiptment. He said they block out most of the noise and he loved the base element..really appreciated how they folded up to be put away.
This lighted magnifier is great to assist me in doing needlepoint. I am now able to do the small stiches with accuracy.
My model is JVC GR-D33U. It works great before I got the famous Lens Cap problem. I filled in a request at their customer support web page. To my surprise, a week later I received an email and JVC offered to fix it for free even it passed the support period. After sending out my camcorder for one week and receiving no feedback at all, I received the camera through UPS and the problem was fixed. JVC didn't bother to follow up.I encourage everyone with similar problem do the same thing and maybe JVC can fix yours for free as well.
My husband goes through ear/headphones like water. I had these once and they got washed and dried in a pocket and still worked! Pretty good sound and pretty good over all product for the price. I got a couple of these hoping they last a while!
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.
I found this product to work well and serve the purpose of sound control in my cubicle at the office. The cord is long enough to move around easily and I can even use just one earpiece when/if I am needing to listen for visitors, etc.I found it to be well worth the price.
This was a good purchase. I am pleased with the layout and materials of this bag. It seems all storage options I needed for my Rebel XTi and related accessories has been well thought out and included in a great design. Padding is ample and everything works as described. Top quality zippers and stitching. I wish the zippers had a bit more protection from rain but a plastic bag solves the problem handily.
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.
Received item very quickly and was easy to install in laptop. So far the chips are working the way they should. Thanks!
Not much to say except it's the real deal. Perfect fit in my Nikon p4 and good power like ome. Buy a couple.
As stated in other reviews - this product works as advertised. I use it to transfer files between a PC and Mac at home, and transfer documents between home and work. It works great, and seems to transfer considerably faster when connected to my USB 2.0 card.Minor quibbles are that the hard plastic cap has cracked in several places. They do supply three caps in clear, smoke, and day-glo yellow. A polypropylene cap would have been more durable.The USB connector for the 128 MB version is closer to the side with the &quot;Cruzer&quot; label. It might not fit into some recessed USB ports like you'll find on many PC's. I've purchased the 256 MB version as a gift, and it's half the thickness, and is barely thicker than the width of the connector; the 128 MB version is twice as thick (and a little bit shorter). (As an aside, one USB flash drive that fits well in recessed ports is DiskOnKey - sold under their own brand name as well as Targus GoAnywhere, and FujiFilm.) Amazon was directly selling the 256 MB version of the Cruzer Mini a week before this review at a great price, but it's no longer listed (only third party sellers like Circuit City).The only problem I had was when about 70 MB of capacity suddenly disappeared, and I had to reformat the drive to restore full capacity. I understand this isn't that unusual with flash devices - especially if they've been disconnected while writing. It didn't lose any information that was already on the drive though.
I got it to work with XP and Windows 7. There are no instructions for Windows 7. However, here's how I got it to work with Windows 7, 64 bit with a Canon MP830 AIO All In One printer.....In the Windows 7 machine go to....1. Start.2. Devices and Printers3. Add a Printer4. Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer5. Pick... 'The printer that I want isn't listed'6. Add a printer using TCP/IP address or hostname7. On line that says 'Hostname or IP address' enter your IP address of D-Link print server. The D-Link is preset at 192.168.0.10. However, it needs to match the IP address on your router. So you need to either change the one on your Print Server or the Router. In your router look next to PS-D1BD95. Don't change "Device Type" on on this screen. When done, click 'Next' and you will have to wait 2 minutes for the next screen.8. Pick 'Custom'9. Settings10. Change Protocal to LPR11. Check off 'LPR Byte Counting Enabled'12. Enter a Queue Name. (Mine is PS-D1BD95 which I got from the router.)13. On the next screen you have to pick your printer. This is assuming your printer driver is already in your computer. I initially installed my printer through a USB cable first. Then I added the wireless through the Dlink Print Server.For XP the instructions are...1. add printer2. next3. pick 'Local Printer attached to to this computer and deselect "Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer."4. Select "Create a new port." At the pull-down menu, highlight "Standard TCP/IP Port."5. Next6. Next7. Type in the IP address of the print server. The D-Link is preset at 192.168.0.10. However, it needs to match the IP address on your router. So you need to either change the one on your Print Server or the Router. In your router look next to PS-D1BD95. The port name will automatically be filled in.8. Next9. Select "Custom" Then click on Settings.10. Select "LPR"11. Under Queue Name, input PS-D1BD9512. Make sure 'LPR Byte Counting Enabled' is deselected13. Click okay14. Click Custom15. Next16. click Finish17. Find your printer and click next18 The rest should be easy.Your Done!!!!
Ordered two of these units for work. They will be used to display status information to large groups of people (like the arrival &amp; departures board at the airport). We've had these displays in the office to set up the application --everyone is wowed by them. Something as silly as a tropical fish screen saver on this big of a screen with great brightness and excellent color saturation is absolutely hypnotic! Now if I could just justify a unit for home!
It is great. Don't worry about the headphones and their quality. Just put on the black ear bud covers (Apple provides 2 pair)-- and you will be amazed at the uprated bass response and loudness. Because of the snugger fit more of the music comes thru clearly. Try it! I cancelled my new headphone set order, too. It is not really necessary!
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.
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.
If you're looking for a CD player to play hot CD's while you workout at the gym or outside, this is it! You can even burn your own cool mix on a computer, and this player plays it beautifullly without ever skipping a beat. I even used this player while doing step aerobics to a video at home, it never skipped. The quality of the sound is superb and the headphones are awesome! They are not those dinky kind that barely hold up, these headphones are really well built. The included belt clip makes sure the player stays secure to my waist while I exercise. I love this CD player, I'd give it 10 stars if the rating went that high!
I got this battery to replace my original Sony's battery. However, this battery does not last as long as the original one. I do not believe this is brand new as it claimed in the selling listing. It is recondition or some sort.
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 tried to cancel this order, if I did order it. The same day. My American Express Credit had to wait until Amazon posted it, to cancel, and start their investigation. I even asked questions on the day I was flirting with the product, and I got negative responses. Currently, Amex is crediting me, until it is resolved. Also, I did not accept delivery, and was called several times from a warehouse. This whole transaction was and is scary. I always trusted Amazon. Frank Graff
I thought for sure that when I went web-surfing for a converter that something like this would cost me three or four times as much. So I was delighted when I found this and now that it is installed and working perfectly, I couldn't be happier. Another reviewer mentioned that it would be nice to have an auto-power feature, I agree.
So far, so good. I've had the USB hub for, oh, about a month, and it's been exactly what I needed. I mean, I love my iMac, but swapping out a printer so I can plug in a thumb drive or video camera really kinda sucked. The hub has provided exactly the convenience I was looking for. It could always be cheaper--I mean, what couldn't?--but it's a sturdy li'l' unit that's worked like a champ with every device I've thrown at it: a printer, a scanner, a Flip mino HD video camera, and a couple of thumb drives. I got plenty of slots to go before I run out of room on this puppy.
This is the most convenient lens cap I have ever used. I now have them on all my lenses, no more lost caps or dangling get in the way caps on a leash!
I had a little trouble setting up this sytem with my T.V., VCR, and DirecTv system. This is mostly my own fault. The actual set up of the Philips MX3550 was quite easy - everything is color coded. By that, for those who don't know, is that the five speakers included in this system all have a different color wire end. The back of the Philips unit has the matching color where these need to be plugged in. Anybody can set this up.I really enjoy the sound this unit produces for the price. The only problem I have noticed is that every now and then - maybe 3 or 4 times during DVD playback, there are some strange blotchy marks on the screen. They go away quickly and everything seems to be fine. They last about a second. It has happened on EVERY DVD I have watched on this sytem. It really doesn't bother me too much though.Overall... this is a GREAT system. I actually bought this when they were offering speaker stands for free... This was a great bargain. Many features which have been listed in other reviews and the product description.
Make it fun! Who says you can't be informative and entertaining?How about a little action? If it makes sense, cut to the product in use as you describe your experiences with it.
The product was received on time and I'm very satisfied with the purchase. The adapter is identical to the original and it works well. I am most happy with the price as this item retails at $90 - $120 at other retailers so thanks for saving me some money doing these hard times. I will be purchasing other items from you in the future.
The Canon inks for my Photo Printer make all my pictures come out beautiful. They're really true to life Can't ask for more than that!
Very easy to set up. Using this unit on the 2nd floor of my home with a wireless router on the 1st floor. Performance has been good.
I wasn't sure these were going to live up to all the praise they have been given but I now believe all the excellent reviews you see. The sound is amazing, the fit is fine, I usually wear them for about 45 min to an hour during my walks. I plugged them into my component CD player and they just blew me away. Excellent sound stage, bass and highs.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!It is plastic and flimsy, mine only lasted a little over a month before it fell apart. In the pictures it looks like it is metal it is really just plastic though.For me the charging became an off and on issue after 2 weeks then it sort of just fell apart, the keyboard keys came right off. I was very unhappy with this product and I would not recommend it to any of my friends, maybe my enemies, this product is so bad I would not even give it to my enemies.
This cover is very stylish and is light. However, they said it would fit with most of the common ipod accessories, but when I tried to dock my mini into its dock, it would not fit. It is a huge hastle to keep taking the cover on and off. Also, the cover easily gets scratched when taking it off the ipod. Since the cover is clear plastic, you can see all the scratches, especially the scratches over the ipod screen. This gets very annoying. Overall, not a very good cover for protecting your ipod.
The mini iPod has a great UI to navgiate the music and play. The style is very trendy with durable case. The only drawback is to use iTune to syn up the song which the software is no good at all.
it eliminates the background noises, can catch the waves from several meters away, keeps the voices clearly and not whisperring.
This onkyo cd carousel player replaced an older one in my system. Matches other onkyo pieces, and sounds great. Cost of this item was less than repairing old piece.
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!
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.
I have had this tripod for a year and have been very pleased with it. I have used it in my back yard, in a field, and at the beach, and I have found it to be sturdy enough for my AT60 telescope. I thought at first it felt too light to be sturdy, but that has not been a problem. The snap-on shelf for eyepieces and such made me nervous, too, that it would break in the process, but again, after a year's use it is just fine. The holes for the bolts to attach the scope are a little hard to get to at first, but once found the bolts go in without difficulty. More advanced observers may have reason to complain that I don't know yet, but this tripod meets my needs just fine.
Don't buy this if you have a Mac running anything higher than OS 9 because this product won't work with it. The ad specifies the exact OS requirement for Windows BUT - The ad does not specify the OS requirement for Mac - BUT it does say that it "Works with Mac". So one thinks it'll work with all Macs. This is a huge oversight by Iomega in this ad. I had to return this item. I got into a lot of email and verbal warfare with the reseller over who erred with this product - me buying it or them reselling it with Iomega's faulty ad. It's REALLY Iomega's fault for not printing the exact Mac OS requirements on the box the same as they have printed the exact Windows OS requirements on the box. You don't find out that it won't work until you open the Iomega package and put in the CD and find that it wont load, giving you an error message that it only runs in Mac Classic Mode(OS 9).Many sellers wont accept returns of open packages.Its not fair to the customer to find out these hidden secrets in this hard way. Its also not realistic for a seller to expect a customer to know these hidden secrets before hand, or to expect that in a customer's product research they will even find out these hidden secrets. That's just all wrong! Whatever happened to good business practices? IOMEGA...FIX YOUR AD!
I have tried many self-sealing laminating pouches, but Scotch definitely has the corner on the market for this product. It creates a very professional laminate and is durable for a long period of time. We invest a lot in signage at our property, but seems like we always need more, and this product professionally helps us fill the gap, until a permanent sign can be obtained.
Something I learned from my experienced of buying battery(ies) from a secondary brand...Busted!They may be cheap, and boy o boy, they are 'cheap' alright.I bought an extra secondary brand battery from an electronic store not so long ago, to replace the old (original) one. But I couldn't get any power into the camera. Only good for a few shots, then the warning sign of battery exhausted appear.Then, I searched internet for the original Nikon Lithium battery, I found one in Amazon/Adorama for &18.90. I ordered right away, and package came 3 days later. Charged it, used it, and it stayed on, and on and on... You got the idea.It works very well! No complain whatsoever with the product nor the service.Great stuff. Thanks Amazon/Adorama.
Built an organizer box for the trunk of my car and need to wrap it and for the price I decided to try this after I was finished I had my dad see if he could tell what I had done (he didn't know of the project) and he couldn't figure it out until i pulled the box and showed him. The size came a little bit larger than specified which was great as I had enough to make a second one for his car.
Cost a lot but made momma happy. If momma ain't happy then nobody happy. Cheaper than the Olympus store as well.
Very easy to use this product. It said it was plug-n-play, and it really was. We were setting up our DSL wireless network, and purchased the adaptor to run with our Gateway Desktop running Windows XP. It took less than 10 minutes to set everything up, so I would definitely recommend!
Great detecters for the money. it did display a self programming a couple of times then went away. Has great range.
I am using the Scandisk Ultra II 4gb Pro Duo with a Sony DSC-717. I wasn't sure if I needed a faster card, but I did need a card with a larger capacity than the Scandisk Memory Stick Pro 512mb Magic Gate. Although this camera does not have a buffer in writing to the memory card, I noticed an immediate speed increase while capturing in the tiff format. There was no noticeable differance in caturing in the jpeg format. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product for the cost paid ($40.00).
I purchased this Camera because of the good deal since it stated that the docking station is included with camera, still does. I got the camera, but not the docking station. I contacted Amazon about it and they were to resolve it by sending me another camera with the docking station. Too no avail, still no docking station. Now I had two cameras and no docking station. Finally got one camera sent back, but stillno docking station from Amazon. As far as the product, GREAT CAMERA forthe price!!!
I Just pick this up, and I just want to say, this is the best camcorder I've ever seen. You can shoot in total darkness, in full color! You can even shoot in the 16:9 mode! The clarity is exceptional! I also own the SONY GX7 DVD recorder, which I use to transfer my movies and pictures from the Sony DCR-HC85 via the Monster Cable I-link cable. The transfer is flawless! You simply can not go wrong with purchasing this camera! Contrary to a couple reviews that are negative, I went ahead and purchased this camcorder from Video Only, who's prices are comparable to online prices and sometimes even better! I have not experienced any problems what so ever! The Carl Zeiss sonnar lense will have you gasping in awe! And the 3.5 lcd screen is a welcome addition. Perfect for the holidays!
Great Printer, but does get a bit cranky at times. The 2 side print capability is a plus, saving paper &amp; making printouts more compact. Does a 4 + job on photos, but hard to use the small photo tray. I've used this printer for approx 2 years and just now feel it may be time to upgrade. I feel I made a good choice for my photos.
Bought these for friend whose OEM speakers crapped out on him. He put these in and worked great & sounded 100% better! Still using original HU in Ford Taurus. He listens to jazz and these are perfect for that.
I bought my Zune about 3 years ago.. and I love that the software updates itself whenever a new update is available. I always hear about all the things ipod owners have to worry about and I am so glad I got a zune instead. It still works great, it's easy to use and hasn't given me any trouble.
This is a flimsy piece of horse pocky. The droor doesn't open right. The speaker grill is made of a solid plastic which severely distorts the sound. I do not recommend this product. Instead of keeping it, I took it out back and smashed it with a hammer.
I just bought and used this camera for about three weeks (without the kit lens since I have several other Canon lenes already, which are better than the kit lens in terms of image quality). Canon recently throws a lot of rebates on this model (up to $300 rebate if you buy two other Canon lenses). This is an incredible deal. Is this the best entry level DSLR? My answer is "probably yes, but with some reservation on its features". Marketed as an entry level DSLR, it is reasonable to expect some tradeoff due to cost cutting. But some of Canon's design decisions are puzzling at best, which compromises its quality and functionality, without reducing overall cost (in other words, it could be done better without incurring additional cost). Here is my exprience.On the up side:The camera feels solid with the right weight. Originally I though it may feel flimsy and overly light since it is made of plastic (the feeling you get of Canon Rebel film camera), but as soon as I took that out of the package, I started to like its weight (not too heavy as you feel for metal-bodied SLR, not too light). Of course, it is still heavier (with lens attached) than consumer grade digital cameras.The camera's operation is much like other Canon SLRs. It has same lens mount (EF mount) as all other modern Canon SLRs which also means you can use all your Canon EF lens (or other third party lenses which conform to EF standard, I use a Tamron lens on this camera without problem). It can also use new EF-S mount lens which is what the kit lens uses. But since EF-S lens is relatively new and can be only used on this camera (and D20 which newly comes out), be aware of Canon's commitment to this lens format in the long term and prepare to throw away EF-S lenses after several years. The controls on the back side of the camera is different than most Canon's consumer grade digital cameras and film SLRs. So if you come from these worlds, there is something to learn, but not too much though.Image quality is superb. Not only it has 6Mpixel resolution, but the overall noise level of image is very low. At ISO 100, image is silk smooth. At ISO 800, noise is visible but pretty controlled. At ISO 1600, noise is much bigger, but still usable, especially you use some noise reduction tools to post processing such image. It surely beats ALL consumer and prosumer level digital cameras on the noise front. And the reason is it uses large CMOS sensor, much bigger than smaller CCD sensor used in consumer digital cameras. So if you are looking at low light performance, you have to use a DSLR like Canon digital rebel. Of course, the image quality of a DSLR also depends on what lens you use. Most of Canon's lenses should deliver better results than most consumer digital cameras.The builtin flash pops up high, which is good. Unlike the flash on film rebel, which pops up low and its light may be obstructed by some large lenses, this flash should work well for most lenses. However, see my comments below, it does have some shortcomings.Focusing is adequate as you can expect from a SLR. The seven point auto focus sometimes does the wrong focusing, and you can select focus point to overcome this. It is not superb, but not bad either.Now comes the down side:Compact flash write speed is quite slow. Even use a high speed CF card (I use Lexar 80X), it still appears slow and not utilizes the full potential of these fast CF cards. When you shoot 4 photos at once, you have to wait the camera buffer to be emptied to CF to continue. This takes somewhere from 10 seconds to 20 seconds depending on your CF card.No LCD display of image you are trying to shoot. Almost all consumer digital cameras allow you view objects in the LCD screen. You have to look closely though the small viewfinder window to track objects. This is a very convenient feature to have so I am wondering why Canon does not do this if it is targeting non-professional photographers.There is no flash compensation. Again you can find this feature on many Canon's consumer level digital cameras. Another disappointment.Metering is odd. You have to use the standard evaluative mode most of the times without any other choices. I'd like to see different metering modes available under all shooting modes. Occasionally, I feel some images are underexposed.Downloading images to your computer is absolutely painfully slow. It uses a USB 1.1 interface - why not USB 2.0 or firewire? The download speed feels slower than the old Canon G2 I have. If you shoot a full 2GB of images, expect several hours of downloading.Why a seperate battery charger? Old Canon G2 has builtin battery charger so you don't need to pull out the bettary to charge. Moving battery in and out every time it runs out is a hassel.So overall, I think it is a great camera, but if Canon can do more to fix/enhance these issues, that would make this camera an absolute hit. Also at this price range (I paid $750 before rebate) it is the lowest priced DSLR on the market.
After reading a couple negative reviews I was skeptical about buying this. But I am really impressed! it fits very snug and has a great connection. The batteries seem to be good quality, a little lighter than my canon. But overall it makes my xti much easy to handle! Just do it
Purchased these in hope of bettering my new iPod earphones only to discover the sound to be tinny, weak, and seriously lacking bottom. The winding case included is nothing more than a cheap plastic tube that constantly comes undone and will eventually go into the garbage along with these headphones.One positive however, they give different sizes of earpieces so the fit was exceptional, but to me earphones aren't a fashion statement, they are equipment to enjoy my music. CAVEAT EMPTOR!
For the size and price of this item - it's what I expected.They're handy, they fit in your pocket, and have avery nice carrying case.
Put simply, this case was badly designed for mountain bikers! I sold mine 2 weeks after buying it.Why is it bad?The whole gps is supported by the bottom battery case, which in turn is supported by a tiny metal hinge in the case. With all the vibrations in mountain biking, the hinge will eventually become loose and perhaps the batteries may come loose. I've heard of batteries coming loose from other users and the gps loosing power!Garmin needs to design a holder that holds the entire gps body rather than the battery cover only.Bottom line : NEVER get this for mountain biking. It might perhaps be a little less damaging in road biking.
I'm a bit of a gadget nut, and I can say, without hesitation, that this is the biggest piece of junk I have ever purchased! Out of the box I could get recption of, at most, 3cm (that's right cm, not feet). I tried the mod (boosted my recption 5 fold to about 15cm), then the "grounded plane" trick (increased my subpar reception to at best, 5 feet - line of sight). I added an extension to the antena as suggetstion an voila! I got static filled C*@P up to 15 feet! Of course my warranty is void due to the mod. Anyone up for a class action lawsuit? I'm in! I don't expect much. Performance up to the minimum spec's before any tinkering would have suited me fine. Heck, I've got a pair of wireless headphones from[...]! Save yourself the trouble, don't buy it, this is JUNK! At best it's a crap shoot. Wish I could recommendc an alternative, but I'm just an average Joe looking for a product that will perform as advertised, not a techie. If you are in for a class action suit against these guys, email me! Consumer protection laws obviously need some teeth!
I got these and was VERY pleased with the bass. They are incredible, If you are thinking about not getting them because of other people's bad reviews dont listen to them. Sure the sound quality isnt that of $300 Bose headphones, but these are $44 dollars.
Amazon was a very good company to deal with, no problems and no hassels. The TV has been great, and I am very satisfied with the whole transaction.
I bought this kit thinking in the good quality and the price. However, a cousin of mine recommended me to change the gauges #8 for #4, just in case. So I had to replace practically the whole kit. If you are thinking to buy this kit, my recommendation to you is to buy the kit #4. Only in this way you will be sure that whatever the amplifier, capacitor or subwoofer you are going to use will work properly.
Great price for this item. I love the fact that I can still get it. I rather have this item than have the generic one. I am very pleased. Thank you!!!
I love this memory card. It is faster for uploads and downloads. It works in my Sony Cybershot, my PSP, and my Epson printer unlike another reviewer. I have had no problems with it.
I bought this camcorder some time ago, so far, it's great, lot of options and bargain price. For connectivity to the PC, you need a firewire card and a cable which costs around 30 $. The only problem &quot;I HAD&quot; was that the date/time has to be set up each time i take out the battery. I guess the internal battery it comes with was dead, and I can't replace it since i live outside the US. Night shot is average, and don't expect other Camcorders to perform better... In daylight, it is PERFECT.
If you have ANY other piece of wireless equipment in your hosuehold, such as portable phones, this device WILL NOT WORK. I got signals from 15' maximum, not the 150 feet advertised. I returned it and got a Linksys router with the Signal Booster. It is awesome. Microsoft, stick to the stuff you're good at please
This is a great handheld GPS unit. I bought it for my husband to use in the woods and on the snowmobile trails. He loves it. It has so many features and he is still learning new things to do with it. I would recommend this and would buy it again.
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.
Love this remote. Coupled with the corresponding Nikon camera body it makes group photos a snap. The only limitation is the line-of-sight IR communication link. You must have a clear shot from this transmitter to the receiver on the camera body. If the transmitter is more than about 45 degrees off-center it may not actuate. Likewise a long lens or hood can block the IR beam. Can't beat it for the price though. I recommend it.
This is what tripods should be like. It has more than adequate height, is very solid, can be set up quickly, and the half ball allows you to level the platform in a couple seconds without messing with fine adjustment of leg length if you are on uneven ground. I love it.
these were a great portable pair of headphones for a while, then all of a sudden the right ear stopped giving sound. i could here the bass in the ear, but no mids or highs. i can only suspect that it was because of the wiring in the bass amplifier battery compartment. they lasted me a good 7 months or so.
This is a great CB radio for the money! The speaker is easy to hear and the construction is decent. I hooked it up to a good antenna and had no problem communicating with other drivers. As a first time CB owner, I am very pleased with my purchase.
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.
It's kind of hard to know a surge protector is working until it doesn't and then you have expensive toys to replace. Fortunately for me, as far as I know, my surge protector is working fine. No problems to report so far. This is my second Belkin surge protector (not to mention numerous smaller products), and I've had no problems with my 1st one in the last 2-3 years that I've had it so I decided to get another for my entertainment center.The things I like about it are:1) Price - it's a lot cheaper then some of the comparable models, but still from a name brand I trust.2) Flat/slim plug - makes it easier to plug in behind my dvd rack.3) Plug outlet layout - It can fit the plugs for all my peripherals easily.4) Hasn't fried my TV - always an important consideration with a surge protector.My only dislike would be its size. It takes up a lot of room, but that's a trade off for it's outlet layout which allows you to use all 12 outlets instead of blocking some of them like you would on many standard spaced outlet surge protector.
I'm still new at collimation. I use this to get the secondary mirror aligned and then use a laser collimator for the final adjustments. They seem to work well together. My laser collimator has a self-centering adapter to remove focuser slop. I wish this did also so I could be sure that they were "seeing" the same thing.
Bought it for my simpletech 250 gb drive. Fits the drive like a glove.Easy to carry around and really great product for its price.
This memory card is exactly what I have expected out of the Sony Corporation. It does what it says it will and you never have to doubt it. I still can't understand why they stopped making (or maybe just selling) the adapters in major retailers. The price was unbeatable, too!
I just received this burner from Amazon.com and installed it just a few days ago. Since there are no reviews from other customers let me be the first to tell you about this burner.The burner itself is very nice, and easy to install. I am not very computer literate, but I got it in no problem. Just do not depend on this so called manuel they have with the product, because it doesn't give you much to go on. Although, the company does give you a website to go and download the manuel.After I got the burner into my tower, I installed the software called "NTI CD-Maker," it was easy to install, but there is a glich with the one that they give you. When I went to drag and drop mp3's into the box for burning, it kept coming up with an illegal operation message, but that is easy to fix. Just go to the company's site and upgrade your version with no problem, they will even send you a new CD if you request. The software is very easy to use from what I have discovered so far, of course I haven't burned to much yet. The burner burns really fast, and I am all around happy with this product.It has a good price for the quality, plus you can get a one year warranty on parts, one year of technical support, etc...when you fill out the form and send it in. This product was also consider the best buy by PC World. So have fun with it!
Bought these as my first attempt making cables. This gives my cables a real polished look, for a low cost. I highly recommend.
I bought this product because it was exactly what I needed in the price-range I was looking for (on sale for less than $30)...and it was a Logitech product. It did not disappoint. I use it for my living room media PC, and it does exactly what I need it to do. The wireless sensor has a cord long enough to place it pretty much anywhere on your entertainment center. I have not experienced any problems with the wireless range. I typically have it placed 8 to 10 feet from the sensor but have gone as far as 15 feet away with no loss of function. The keyboard and mouse buttons are more old-school hard-click style rather than the more smooth clicks on more recent products. I wholeheartedly endorse this product if you're a casual user or using your PC to watch streaming media on your tv. For gamers, I'd recommend going a step higher, but this product would still serve your purpose.
I bought this camera because it was the cheapest thing available and I only planned on using it one night to video conference with my family on Christmas Eve. For what I paid for this, I am very impressed. This camera does as well as any camera double it's price. There are 4 quality settings on the camera's software. The highest setting is very clear but also very choppy. I do not recommend it. The second setting also pretty clear and the video is pretty smooth. This is my preferred setting for video emails and for video chatting if you are both using high speed connections. The third setting is very smooth and a little blurry. This is ideal for video chatting if either user has a dial up internet connection. The final setting has perfectly smooth motion but is very blurry. I do not recommend this unless you are having a hard time video conferencing due to bad connections. All in all, it's more than worth the money though. I am active duty military and live 1500 miles away from home. After I got this I bought 3 more for relatives so that we could video conference together. It is just like being there. The Veo software uses Microsoft Netmeeting for video conferencing, but I personally recommend the MSN Instant Messanger. This had the best quality with the least amount of delay. Besides video conferencing though, you can send video email, take personal videos, or take snapshots to save or email. If you are looking for great quality, spend the extra money and get one of the Intel models, but if you just wanna spend a few bucks for a decent web-cam, get this. WORD OF WARNING...This camera requires a lot of light to operate efficiently. A single desk lamp with a 120V bulb is not enough for good quality. Mine only really looks good when my 2 main lights in the room are on. This, also, is something that may make you want to spend the money on a better model by Intel.
This is a quality mount. Good enough to support a 32 inch LCD in my bedroom. Use hex head bolts instead of the supplied screws, it will make installation a lot easier. A little more than other mounts but a lot stronger. I use my old mount for a ligher TV.
This product mislead me to believe it fit my eTrex Legend. The back piece is not shaped to accommodate the microSD card slot.
These headphones do not work with my iPhone. The sound is so faint as to be useless. I can, however, use them with my Sansa clip. They work great with that device.
Quick and trustworthy, the only downside is mobility since it is kind of bulky.
I don't know if anyone else had this problem but after a moderate use of item the sound stopped and I had to use subtitles. I tried every button and menu on the remote to bring back the sound. So far nothing worked. I don't know who can fix this but it was already expensive when I bought it about 3-4 years ago and used it maybe 2-3 times a year (total @ 12 times). The remote had some damage from overflowing batteries but I cleaned it up and the remote seems to be working OK. I bought it from Amazon.com and it did work well for awhile.
I was hesitant to spend the money on this shower radio but I haven't been disappointed. It's the best shower radio I've ever had. The sound is much better than I would've expected and I just love finally being able to hit a button to change stations instead of trying to fine tune a knob to get a station to come in. The reception is also very good. The only con might be that it is kind of heavy compared to other shower radios I've had, but that's because this is actually a REAL radio. It has many options for hanging in the shower and will even be great for me to take out to our pool this summer. Definitely worth getting!
Hey its cheaper than I could hope for and it works. The thing about HDMI cables is they are not even close to the same as say, old VGA cables being that they use digital signals instead of analog. What this means is where you would see distortion or fuzziness on a VGA cable you would not on an HDMI. On a digital signal the signal is either there or it isn't, there is no in between area so you don't have to worry about quality of the wire only quality of the shielding protecting the signal from corruption. It's like (excuse my metaphore) FM radio vs a CD, in FM radio you can get static and corruption of the signal without losing the whole signal, now if you scratched the CD you would lose that data, no static just nothing.
First: these headphones sound great if you use them correctly. They have to be pushed very far into your ear canal to work properly; once they're in, though, they sound amazing.However, like several other people on this board, the right bud dies between 6 weeks and 6 months of use. It's happened twice to me, both times just slightly out of warranty (do they design these things to fail just after your warranty expires!?). I thought it was my fault the first time the right earbud croaked, but several months after purchasing my second set and keeping it in PRISTINE condition, the right earbud died on that set as well.Conclusion: 5 stars for sound, 1 star for build, making my final score 2 stars.
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.
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 SimpleTech 64MB Compact Flash 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.
The charger/fm transmitter had quite a bit of interferance (more so that other models). In addition, the ipod would not stay in the holder.....very poor design!
This bluetooth adapter has been excellent and hardy in the time I have had it, which granted is not very long. Works fine with Vista, has been able to detect my phone, palm pilot, and bluetooth mouse.
This TV was rated #2 by a highly respected electronic publication. It was second only to a Pioneer set that was $1000 more expensive and out of stock on many websites. I have been extremely pleased with the audio (surround sound) and video (HDTV) capabilities of this model. Set up was a breeze.
Ok, I'm not on the iPod hype wagon. I've been doing portable MP3 players for over 5 years. Since the Nomad days. This thing is nearly perfect. The size and weight makes it almost negligible to carry. The small ear buds fit inside my motorcycle helmet. It works extremely well. I'm totally satisfied with it.UPDATE: 7 years later and it's still in use. I know this product is way outdated. But it still holds a charge. I put my current choir songs on it and carry it around so I can review and rehearse any time. I have very few electronic items that have served as much for so long. Much better than I ever expected.
I was attempting to set up a desktop comptuer running Windows XP in a room separate from my office. I originally bought the Linksys PCI adapter and it never installed properly. After 6 hours on the phone with text support and 2 PCI units, I was recommended to try this unit by a sales person at the store. I brought this home and installed it. It was very simple to install and detected my router. However, it would not connect to my router. After another 3 hour with text support (who were clueless people and had very poor customer service) with this unit, I decided to return the WUSB11 and decided that maybe wireless was not going to work with this particular computer and decide to go with the Netgear XE102 Powerline Adapter. Which, I highly recommend if you are setting up a desktop or a computer that does not need to be mobile. Linksys puts out poor products and equally poor customer service. I will never buy another Linksys product if I do not have to.
This purchase was a tossup between the cheap cable and the outrageously priced Monster cable. I spent hours reading reviews, but all the reviewers who said that the cable doesn't matter and you will either get a signal or not, were correct. It produces a pretty good picture if you have a good quality TV. In order to give myself peace of mind, I decided to purchase the top of the line Monster cable for the purpose of comparison, and unless you are very sensitive to colors and details, the differences are very minor. My initial reaction was, I'm glad there isn't a noticeable difference because I'd have to spend more money! The picture from the monster cable is slightly more vibrant and it definitely reduces pixelation from fast moving scenes. But again, you have to be a true videophile in order to notice these subtle variations. My only complaint about the inexpensive HDMI cable is that you do experience some signal and noise interference. For example, if you don't position it in a certain way, the HD picture is grainy and you will have to move it around to get it situated perfectly. I didn't get that from the Monster cable.
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 purchases these with our new Swann security system. We needed the extra length for our home. These were packed nicely and on a wire wrap holder so they were pretty easy to unwind without being a knotted mess.
Works just fine, allows a decent number of shots. I bought an extra battery to go with my BG2 grip and 40D. With two batteries you can shoot for quite a while.
Glad I got a NEW replacement battery for my Nokia instead of jumping into another contract with the wireless carrier.Could not beat the deal or be any happier with my purchase!
We have a Fujitsu fi-4120c sheet feed scanner. It's 6 or 7 years old and we were having some problems with the paper feeding correctly. Replaced the pick roll and pad assembly contained in the kit and all is now well.FYI, the kit contains a pick roll, 2 pad assemblies, a bottle of cleaning solution, 100 swabs, cleaning paper and some cloth wipes.It's more economical to buy this kit rather than purchasing those items separately.
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.
Spent over a year and a half setting my home theater. Ended up going with a full Athena Audition series setup.AS F2.2 - FrontsAS B1.2 - Surrounds and RearsAS C1.2 - CenterAS P4000 - SubwooferJust purchased the F2.2's last week, the clarity is amazing. Still allowing proper break in so I haven't tested higher volumes yet. The sound is very crisp, I did notice that the trebles are a little harsh but I noticed that with the B1.2's as well during break in. They will smooth out after awhile. I gave it a 4, not due to sound quality, but they are a little too big for my taste. Visually stunning, but can't get over its girth! Build quality looks good, although for more money, you can get better looking speakers. Bang for buck, this speaker takes the cake! If not in performance, at least in size!
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.
Not much to say. It works well with my g4 laptop, looks like my old Apple power cord and it's been over a week and it still works well.
There are a lot of more technical reviews out there, but I will say that this is an excellent choice for a beginning or dilettante photographer. I have not had any problems with it; it is easy to use even though I have not read through the whole manual yet. I would recommend this as a good choice for someone who wants a decent, reliable digital SLR.
I TRIED TO USE THIS ADAPTOR WITH A DIGITAL TV CONVERTER BOX WITHOUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT. THE PICTURE BECAME SOMEWHAT DISTORTED BUT STILL ACCEPTABLE. NOT A BIG PICTURE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AS EXPECTED.
3 months later and I still love my Riot... Anyway, I have seen some complaints about ripping CDs and getting scratches, skips, cut offs etc. I downloaded the current Real One software and all that nonsense stopped for some reason. Now all my CDs go on to the Riot perfectly. I also downloaded some free music software from Earthlink which works like a charm. Just dump the CD this thing comes with and you'll have a blast getting all 400 CD's on this. Just had a party at Xmas, put about 30 Xmas albums on here and put it on the genre for Xmas on random and had super background music. All the techies at the party checked this thing out and loved it.
Yes like everyone else i like it.I do however have to say to my ears the midrange is a little weak like most of these units.The wireless remote is a joke.It looks like something right out of Toys are us.If you can get the battery compartment open without breaking the plastic put the battery on the slide and try to get in without jamming it.I finally got it in and it worked for maybe five minutes.I called Altec and they said this unit is no longer in production however they would send me another but they are back ordered.I also asked about the free wall mounts that they would ship me for 3.00 dollars.This offer was in the box.They were sorry but this promotion was no longer available.Thus the four stars maybe even three.One more thing Amazon is no longer backing up it's price guarantee for 30 days.So if the price changes next week too bad.Update 09-20-08 the wireless remote broke and they will not replace it.If i could change it to one star i would.
Thanks to the RIAA they're a little price but they work great in my Phillips music CD recorder.
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!
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!
I've had this product for many years now and have used it hundreds of times...Its still working perfectly. Never had one problem. It's traveled the world and is still kickin!
Worked without fail, works every time great. Easy to conceal for self portraits, and fun to use. I found that when I first got it I used it even when I didn't really need to!
This camera case complements my PowerShot A80. It protects the camera, and it fits snugly. I wish there was a way to send the strap up through the top of the case for easier carrying. It is nicly padded also.
The DC 2700 does all that the box says. Picture quality for the resolution stated is pretty good. It takes short *.avi clips and includes sound in them too. Other cameras don't have the sound. It can be used in Netmeeting too.I noticed it has a different kind of LCD panel that is not really an LCD, but it is an acceptable substitute. Menus are easy to use, and you can &quot;jump out&quot; to take a picture and then &quot;jump back&quot; to the menu you were in. The camera body is real lite and easy to hold. Its small and narrow, but will not fit in a shirt pocket. I liked that it had a focus ring for the viewfinder and you can adjust the exposure lighter or darker with just two buttons without going thru the menus.Batteries are not a problem even with the LCD on. Since its not a true LCD, you don't have that problem with batteries.My only dislike is that I had some trouble knowing how to take a picture in low light situations with this camera. You seem to have to allow time for the camera to adjust automatically to the low light situation.The pictures you get in hi res are not many with out adding more memory. It takes the Compact Flash type if I remember. The quality is OK if you are willing to accept 640 X 480 resolution. And you can take sound *.avi's. And the software it comes with is pretty good too....Argus has been around for a long time (at least since 1940) and is in a suburb of Chicago. They have a website and a forum. Get it at ... Kmart....
I was in the market for an SACD player after my Sony DVP-NS500V stopped seeing the SACD layer on hybrid discs. I could plunk $150 into repairing it, or into a new system. I read reviews on various units, and the Pioneer DV-578A-S for $100 sounded great. When I compared it to the DVP-NS500V however, the spatial resolution and tone quality sounded more like a CD. I suspect this is one of the machines that has a chip to convert the DSD data into 96KHz PCM for D/A conversion. Sony/Philips were fools to allow such downsampling in their DSD licensing; it dilutes the DSD/SACD trademark. Someone should initiate a class action suit or legislation to protect consumers.The Denon DVD-1920 was a candidate, but I discovered that it converts the DSD data to 192KHz PCM for the Burr-Brown 24/192 Audio DACs. This shouldn't be allowed.I found my way back to Sony, with the new DVP-NS3100ES. It is in their high-end ES consumer line, but not their budget busting DVP-NS9100ES.The sound is much better than on the Sony DVP-NS500V. It is breathtaking in its clarity and realism and spatial detail. The RCA Living Stereo reissue of Heifetz playing Beethoven's Violin Concerto has, in this DSD technology, better sound that Hilary Hahn gets from DGG's 96k recording fifty years later.My early production unit has a firmware glitch that causes occasional 1 second pauses in SACD playback. I need to get it back to a Sony Service Center, but the generous 5 year warrantee gives me plenty of time to do it.
I rally like the vx3000 web camera.The picture is clear and voice is clear.
To start with when I purchased this TV, I was expecting that due to the price and the brand name that I was buying a quality set. I was completely wrong. The other LCDs in my home are generic sets from Funai, Emerson, Symphonic and the like, and they are miles better then this Toshiba. There are four things about this set that I find unacceptable. The first is the picture quality of broadcast signals (analog cable) is absolutely garbage. When I connect my $249 LCD side by side with this Toshiba that sells for $550 at most retail stores the difference is nothing short of astounding. The toshiba looks like it is connected to rabbit ears, waves, lines, snow, just terrible. The second issue is the volume control, when you watch a DVD from the built in player you must turn the volume to its highest setting to hear the movie, but then when you switch back to watching TV the volume is so loud that you almost jump. How a major name branded TV could have been designed this poorly is a mystery to me. Third, most TVs when they are powered up for the first time they auto-program the channels. Not only does this set not do that, but after finding the programming option in the incredibly complex menu system, it then takes over 5 mins to seek and program the channels from a simple 96 channel analog source. And my final complaint is the remote control, it is HUGE, and is the most complex and un-intuitive remote I have ever had the displeasure of using. All in all, I can NOT believe that Toshiba released a product this poorly designed, with this low of quality, and this price point. The ONLY positive thing I can say about this set is the color, its BLACK, which can be hard to find these days with the sizes and options that you need.
I use these cards for music storage in my cell phone and my wife's as well. I have not had a problem. Includes a full size SD card adapter. Can't beat the price.
So far this has been a excellent purchase. I have enjoyed using the lense for adding to my dragonlfy and orchid photos. If you don't have the cash for a Canon or Nikon, this Sigma is the way to go, especially for the hobbist photographer. (But make sure you know if your shooting in manuel or automatic)
This printer burns through ink way too fast. It's very inconvenient to have to replenish supplies so often.
I had lost my lens cap and went way too long before finally looking it up on Amazon to get a replacement. Luckily my lens didn't get scratched and this cap has been a great thing to receive and at such a great price!
Use of the eMarker depends on the eMarker website. However, Sony has just announced that they are discontinuing the website, and so eMarker devices will now be useless. Don't buy one unless you want a museum piece.For those of us that already own an eMarker, Sony has graciously offered to provide a cash refund for every eMarker returned directly to them.
this is an excellent camera bag, lived up to all my expectations and more. this is definately worth the money.
It works! That's all I need it to do.Using it for an older HP laserjet 2100M with a laptop that has no parallel port and only USBNo complaints, no issues. Plug and play.
I have only good things to say about the battery charger that i bought. It is completly compatible with my camera batterys, and now i can use my camera.
I used to own an SMC AccessPoint (AP). I bought the Microsoft AP as a second AP to extend the range of my SMC by daisy chaining it with my SMC. This was going to require a lot of drilling and wiring to my house. But before doing this I decided to check out the range of the Microsoft AP.I installed the Microsoft AP and switched off my old SMC AP. It works about the same. But then I installed the firmware upgrade for the Microsoft AP. Wow what a difference. It now has sufficient range to cover my whole house, saving me the trouble of all the wiring work.
Sure, it's just an SD card you say. Well, there are many times I want to download images, but alas, the computer does not have an SD card reader on board. With this convertible disk I simply click away part of the shell exposing the USB connector. Voila, I can now open all my images directly from the card without a reader. Too simple. Worth the extra $$ especially if you're traveling.
It is very disappointing to know that Linksys will not support configuring their product after the warranty date expires. They will be happy to do it for $30, but they certainly won't tell you the three steps necessary to do it for less than that. If you've had DSL or any other internet service for that matter, you know that modems from time to time fail. When they do, you have to reconfigure your router to work with the new modem, and after the warranty expires, Linksys won't help you for free. Again, this is not troubleshooting, this is a standard procedure required for modems used by AT&T (perhaps other internet services use more compatible modems). Sadly, they have an automated system that walks you through it, but you can't access it for very long if the call queue is short! It will kick you out to a live person, who then proceeds to tell you that they will charge a fee to give you the instructions. Your other option is to go to their website, which means you have to unplug from your router, connect directly through your modem, print the instructions, then reconnect through your router and follow the printed instructions. This is a ridiculous effort to have to make for what is literally a 3-minute task if talking to someone who knows what they are doing.
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 am overall pretty satisfied with my 80 GB iPod so far, but it isn't perfect. On the plus side you can watch movies with it (Awesome!). You will never run out of room for music, which is why I bought it. On the negetive though, the video iPod's hard drives are somewhat slower than the iPod Nano's flash memory. I recently had some strange problems with my iPod, but that's fixed now. They are still too easy to scratch. They don't come with many crucial accessories, you pretty much just get the iPod. Even with these complaints, I'm glad I made the purchase.
We had a few power surges and the like after I installed this puppy and it saved my desktop, tv, router, tivo, everything!It also allows you to hook up your phone lines and your cable wiring and it virtually protects everything and was money well spent!
this monitor does not make any distortion noises or anything of that sort. It is so clear I can hear my husband talking from a few rooms away. Can say enough good things about this.
I just got the printer HP 130 two days ago and I am loving it! It's so easy, prints great pictures and I CAN TAKE IT WITH ME. It also works with my camera. What a blast I will have at this years family Christmas!!
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 shopped around online for quite a while before I settled on this tripod. I narrowed it down to this one and the Slik U9000. All other things being equal (from what I could tell), I chose this one for aesthetics. I have not had a chance to use it yet, but it looks very sturdy, not cheap at all (cheap is a relative thing, I'm not a professional, so for me it's fine). I'm glad that I bought it. It is well worth the price.
I picked this burner up after returning the poloroid and memorex dvd burner. Picked up dvd xcopy express and works great for backing up movies. I haven't had any problems. Also have the TDK external dvd burner for the laptop. Roxio is user friend but does not have a lot of features for me. This burner seems to be the best compatible for me. I picked up a 25 pack of FUJIFULM DVD+R and that seems to be the best media out there for this burner and my dvd player.
My Epson R260 printer has consistently failed to work with aftermarket ink cartridges. It worked fine, however, with this OEM Epson replacement. Assuming it was offered at a good price, I would buy from this vendor again.
This item works great. exacting what I needed to hook up 4 sets of speakers.recommend this item and the cost is right.
This headset is a replacement for my RS65. The sound is great, but so was my RS65. The RS130 is easier to recharge, holds its charge much longer and has better range, but the button location is terrible!! Especially the sound control. The sound is too easy to accidentally change. The RS6 is much better with regard to the button location, but you have to balance this with the duration of the battery life.
Since when are 42 inch HD Plasma's offered at this price?? Especially brand name Philips Plasmas with Ambilight (which is two almost flourescent color changing bulbs behind the TV that change color with the screen). Well if it looks to good to be true...it's not. This is one of the best deals today in terms of Plasma HD television. The picture clarity on "normal" tv is exactly that..nothing special, just a nice wide screen picture. However, with HD connected, the picture is exactly what you would see in the store a few years ago with price tags of $5000 dollars plus. I'm not going to do into all the features of this TV, I will just say that I'me extremely pleased with it, and for the price, it really can't be beat. Enjoy.
I haven't even charged my iPod yet and I came across a serious issue. I've never owned an ipod until now. I own a 4GB Creative Zen V-Plus and wanted to upgrade to more space and everyone told me how easy the iTunes software was to use. So despite my aversion towards the whole Apple attempt to monopolize so-called "free music", I prefer simple when it comes to my technology, so I gave it a shot.Well, unbeknownst to me, all of the cd's in my collection that I bought legally, and ripped legally to Windows Media Player over the past few years, were done so in WMP's default .wma format, as it's more condensed and saves space. Even more unbeknownst to me, was the fact that the ipod software does not support protected DRM in .wma format. I discovered this when half my collection would not transfer and the message popped up saying "could not convert protected wma files to aac format". Now, I'm not the most computer savvy person, but I know there is no way to conveniently fix this, since I've come across numerous forums regarding this very issue. Awesome!!How I didn't come across this while reading a plethora of reviews on the iPod and it's functionality, I'll never know. Maybe it's my fault for not picking up on this, but I'm clearly not the only person that has a WMP library of ripped songs in .wma format. My only options are to pay for some more confusing software to convert my library into mp3 format or rerip some 2000 songs! Thanks, but not thanks. Of course, I never noticed this issue because I had no problem syncing my music in this format with my Zen. Ugh.So this is just a word of caution to anyone who is thinking of purchasing an ipod for the first time, and already has a Windows Media Player library full of ripped cd's in .wma format. Your tunes are useless with iPod. This may sound like a rare combination, but it's not! I told my co-worker of the quandry (he owns a samsung and was thinking of an iPod) and he too has a WMP library of music in .wma format. If I've saved some aggravation for at least one person out there, I'm happy.
I bought this in November '05 so I've had a bit of time to get familiar with the product. Overall this is a great receiver for someone looking for the most bang for the buck. The next higher in this series (DE998 I think) has practically the exact same features, maybe 10 watts more per channel, and so in my opinion was not worth the difference in price with this version.Setup was annoying (but not impossible). You have to push buttons and turn the setup knob all the while reading the tiny LCD display. Several times during setup I would get to the desired setting, read more from the manual, and by the time I got back to the unit the setup mode had disappeared. Of course this awkwardness disappears as you become more familiar with the machine. On-screen programming and setup is one of the features that was not included with this machine -- but remember how much you paid! The remote is very annoying with small buttons and confusing setup instructions. I have programmed it to control my DVD player, TV, cable box and VCR. Once in a while it "forgets" how to talk to the cable box for some reason, or gets confused as to which component (e.g., cable box or DVD player) it is talking to. This doesn't happen often but it has happened two or three times.Fortunately setup does not last forever and this is not the exercise you will be doing on the machine on a daily basis. Also, most of the time the remote correctly remembers which component it is supposed to be talking to.That being said, the sound quality is fantastic! This machine will shake the walls with sound if you turn it up far enough. I do not normally listen to my music at this deafening of a volume most of the time but if I am in a real headbanger of a mood it can happen. When using the receiver at very high volumes it will get HOT, not just warm. Keep this in mind when you place the unit, as it has alot of vents on the top of the unit. The unit will convert composite inputs to s-video output, which was not clear from reading the manual. I bought this along with the Athena 15345 Point 5 MKII System Home Theater Speaker Package and the AudioSource PSW100 10 Inch Powered Subwoofer. This fills the livingroom with sound quite nicely. Also for those of us who still have turntables, you can hook yours up to this machine -- a feature lacking in most of the other units I considered.If I had thousands of dollars at my disposal and was looking for the absolute best receiver I would of course get something else. Although a less-than-perfect setup routine and remote, this unit produces exceptional sound for an acceptable price and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great sounding receiver at an affordable price.
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 usually purchase this set at least once or twice a year. It is such a good deal. You are getting genuine Canon ink. With my previous printer, I had bought cartridges with the "compatible" ink....and ruined the printer. Now I stick to the genuine stuff. These cartridges are anywhere from $10.99 to $12.99 in my local community, so to get these for less than $10 per cartridge is quite the deal.There are colors which are used up much faster than others, such as the PC and PM and black. I end up going down to a local store and shelling out the bigger bucks.Wish they would also sell multi packs of the individual colors at these prices!
Just a great price for a genuine Toshiba accessory. I have been looking everywhere for a new battery for my laptop and was so put off by ridiculous prices on a good product.
good product, but front door compartment was loose, saggy, when arrived in box, never opened. Very tacky.
The plastic case is sturdy and clear -- viewing the video screen through the plastic is not a problem.There are, however, two major design flaws:1. The cutout hole for the hold button is only slightly larger than the hold button itself. Though this offers the best protection, it makes the hold button very difficult to reach, since the plastic is 3/32" thick.2. 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.Because of these two faults, I cannot recommend this product. It should have been tested more before going to market.
Being a tough guy to buy for, my family gave me a cash credit to buy a GPS for a Christmas gift. Much THANKS to them! Waited for the January sales and luckily read a local flyer offering the c530 steeply discounted to $364 US. Quickly grabbed the only one they had in stock. This current best and low price were my happy and rookie introduction into automotive GPS. (My only other brief GPS experience was with a handheld eTrex a few years ago and while interesting didn't hit me with any "Wow" factor.) Previosly had already decided the c530, Garmin's middle-range StreetPilot model, was the GPS for me as I didn't want or need MP3, text messaging and other options offered in the c550. (Have also learned the best value is almost always the one with the same, core high-end features but not all the optional nuances that I rarely - if ever use.) Have an iPod and didn't want or need the Bluetooth capability as I have a Treo 700P and its own excellent Bluetooth. Just wanted the recently upgraded, SirfstarIII GPS Receiver with the latest and brightest screen technology. The c530 has the same processor and screen of the much higher priced Nuvi 660.Speaking of "Wow" well... this has it and more. It worked literally out of the box. Didn't read the manual. It quickly found satellites and updated almost instantly. The screen is extremely readable in ALL light. So bright I have to dim it to 30% at night. Came with the current v8 N.American database installed. Had to upgrade the installed software from version 4.0 to 4.1 (More on that in a moment). There is nothing about this unit I don't like. Smart, intuitive menu's. Quickly identifies local businesses, fuel etc. Obviously these specific items have to be in the database which appeared quite complete for my area. It is smokin' quick and updates almost instantly. Different map views with scrollable access if desired. Tried to fool it with different and tricky locations that I already knew and it handled them all with aplomb. When I detoured to avoid a train crossing delay the voice became slightly strident as I passed a couple change-of-route options (still blocked by the same moving train) until finding the proper underpass. The voice lost its slightly demanding tone and became more calm with me back on track. I am surprised how excited I am with this. Cool is an understatement! All in all a very impressive package. Granted, I am still in the honeymoon period and while the receiver is well thought out and impressive in use, (here come the only cons...) Garmin's support for my Apple OSX platform is less than impressive.Garmin has promised full support for Apple OSX across their complete GPS line in 2007 and they have begun to deliver on that with a recent sport/software release. However, to update the c530 using my PPC Mac on OSX was a bit of a dance which I was able to shuffle through, but many less sophisticated Apple users would find onerous if not impossible. The latest Intel Mac's would have little or no problem as they could run the .exe updater in Windows. Fortunately, I have the last Virtual PC (v.7) which allows the ability to run Windows in emulation and was able to update the receiver using that. As this unit supports POI (Point of Interest) database downloads it provides for custom GPS information. Garmin continues to ignore Mac users by not making a POI downloader that works on the Mac. Fortunately a fellow in the UK wrote a couple of Applescript converters that allow hard-nosed Mac users to run around Garmin's historical and extremely short sighted view of the Mac. While disappointed that Garmin has been this slow in recognizing the Apple/Mac platform - they are attempting to remedy. Its lack of Mac support is only a nuisance when trying to update software and not something you do often. Once the optional information is loaded into the receiver it really shines with well thought out performance. You would have thought Apple had built it. Highly Recommend!
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.)
Ok for the price. Read all instructions prior to setup. Found it helpfull to rewrite some of them in plain english. Easy to install and set up. I used 14 door and window sensors + 2 motion detectors.The indoor siren that comes with the kit is not loud enough to be heard outside of my home. I purchased the optional wireless outdoor siren so neighbors or passer by's can hear the alarm. So far I have been totaly dissatisfied with the outdoor siren. I am waiting for the second replacement since the orignal and 1st replacement were both defective.The first one could not be matched to the master controll and would randomally sound off with a mind of it's own. The replacement matched up with mastert controll but would go off for no reason even with the system disarmed and would not stop sounding off after 3-min. as designed. SecurityMan's tech.support could offer no help other than to state they are defective. If the third one turns out to be defective I will request a refund and probably purchase a couple more of the indoor sirens and locate them in a weather proof location outside. Overall I am pleased with the rest of the system. Amazon has been excellent in resolving my problem.
This would only be better if the outer plugs were on slightly slanted surface to make the middle row more accessible. Good power strip for a good price.
Happy with Koss PortaPro. Light, comfortable, adjusts easily, great sound quality, while allowing to hear a phone next room ringing.What Porta name has to do with it, beats me. Not sure what to do with the little bag enclosed, or the fatter adaptor bushing that came with it, but a nice touch.Happy ears.
I bought my first Samsung HP-S5053 50" plasma TV back in December 2006 from Circuit City.The TV looked very nice to begin with. Four months after, it started to make huge annoying buzz noise. I had to call back to Samsung customer service to report the problem. It directed me to call a local contract service shop. I had to called back between Samsung and the service shop many many times. Finally I, three weeks after my first call to Samsung, got a technician to come to my house to check my TV. The reason it took so long to have someone come in was because the parts were on back order. After replacing all necessary parts, the technician concluded that I need a replacement TV.Four weeks after, I got my new Samsung HP-T5054 50" plasma TV. I should be happy for getting a newer model with better features. Unfortunately, the story continued like another worse nightmare. The moment the delivery man unpacked the new TV and put it on my TV stand, I noticed that the new TV leaned to the right side apparently and it caused different height between the left and right because the TV base were not even and the swivel may not be linked correctly between the TV and base. I called back to Samsung right away. Samsung wanted me to accept the delivery and will send someone to check the problem. I have waited for a week without response because the parts are on back order per the local service shop.This is not the only problem I have discovered to my TV so far. Yesterday I just found out another problem with my new TV. Given everything the same, when my Play Station 2 is connected to AV1 terminal on the TV, the TV's color and picture look a lot worse and darker than when connected to AV2 terminal. My wife and vedio game friends all concurred with my finding. Now I have to report my second problem back to Samsung while the first one has not been resolved yet.I have had enough problems with Samsung. I am sure that the nightmare will linger for a while.
This review is mainly for the Distribution Center that I ordered the cable from. At the time I ordered mine, it was coming from a company called Beach Audio in California. I did get my product in a timely manner. I believe it only took 4 days to get here in Louisiana. However, the description says it is a 7ft cable, but what I received was only 4ft. They won't be open for another 4 hours, so I can't call them now, so hopefully this was a simple mistake that they can rectify in a timely manner. Now, I'm sure the product works just fine, and I will update with the exchange/return process even though that company isn't the one selling it right now, they may sell in the future again.OK, after speaking to Beach Audio they explained to me that it had to have been a mistake when the description was listed. There was never a 7ft cable...at least from them. (If possible, I would double check with the new vendor before purchasing) They told me that they pulled their ad from here, which is probably why there is another vendor. As good business, Beach Audio did refund my money (shipping included). They also decided that it wouldn't be cost effective for them to have me ship the item back due to it's low cost. However, since they were really good about this whole ordeal, I will purchase from them through their own website ([.....]) to show my appreciation. Oh, and the cable does exactly what it needs to do. This is still not what I wanted since I've already had one, so I'm still searching for my 7ft cable. (I have a friend that owns one, so I know it's out there somewhere)
This thing is not a whole lot of fun. The software is remarkably slow since it is web-based and every click needs to be registered with Logitech. And there is no way to revert to a previous configuration if you make any changes. Which is where things get really frustrating. The remote is capable of controlling pretty much everything IR-based. But the software really requires a good deal of set up if you are as anal-retentive as I am. There are a lot of commands that the remote thinks it can do but that it can't actually do. For a simple example, take another Logitech product, the Z680 speakers. The software thinks that it can choose a specific input, like "S/PDIF" or "Digital Coaxial", so it creates buttons for those inputs. However, the Z-680 control pod only lets you cycle through the possible inputs. So the buttons that the software creates are meaningless and non-functional. And that is with another Logitech product. My Sony TV had 52 buttons created for it. About 8 actually worked. So I went through and deleted each button from the configuration. Each deletion takes several mouse clicks. Each mouse click takes several seconds. And then repeat that process for the other 9 devices I wanted to set up. In the end, I'm very frustrated, but the remote does almost everything I want it to.
I use this to connect my laptop to our HD LCD TV. It works great and the price was awesome.
I purchased this from a local store on sale in January.Connected to my Toshiba "all in one" system via 480p component, most DVDs look amazing. It does a wonderful job upconverting the 480p signal. Some DVDs are much better than others, and I suspect that is due to the quality of the original material, as I have a lot of "indie" DVDs.Recently added a BluRay (separately reviewed) and am amazed at the video quality of this monitor. You can see every individual feather on Mumble's body from "Happy Feet". The star field at the beginning is also spectacular.On the down side, I have not found any way to use the optical out as a pass through, so you can switch the audio from two HDMI inputs to the surround system. (Only one optical on the surround.)The tuner will work well even with old fashioned bunny ears if you aren't too far from the transmitter, although signal loss does tigger some pixelation and sound disruptions. PBS HD broadcasts are as spectacular as the BluRay, so the upconvert from 720p or 1080i is also pretty good.As others have noted, no PC input. Would have liked one of the component inputs to have offered a VGA connection, but at the price, I can live without it. Still, it would be nice to use it with my laptop.Overall, I can understand why Aquos has been the standard by which all others have been measured. Even this "stripped down" lower priced model has beautiful picture that beats most of the competition, and blows away anything near this price point.
This device's warranty is limited to one year. And mine stopped working properly shortly after one year from the purchase date. I asked a few other people from the university I am going to now who had this zip drive. They had encountered the device failure around a year or a little over a year as well. It was stupid of me for not reading the tech details. This zip drive's lifetime also depends on how many times you insert or remove a cartridge.Unless you are planning on throwing it away shortly after the warranty expires, purchase the internal zip drive. It's much faster and reliable.
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.
I much prefer the online set up process of the Logitec Harmony remotes. I purchased the Harmony 676 to replace Universal Electronic One-fr-All Kameleon. With the Kameleon I had problems with one set of device codes overriding previously entered codes. It seemed that I constantly had to reenter codes when batteries went dead, something that happened quite frequently as the Kameleon's backlight would go on with the slightest vibration.Perhaps the best testament to the Harmony is both of my parents in their 70s never liked the Kameleon but really like the Harmony. They even got how to use the help feature when the remote has not activated a system component. With the Harmony we have finally been able to put the six other remotes in the garage, instead of keeping them on hand when the frustration level with the Kameleon got too high.
It looks very high quality. I like that it is a hard shell case so the disk is well protected. The elastic inside hold the disk in place and there is a small pocket for the usb cable. Just great for the price!
What can you say about a microSD memory chip; bought it to install in the LG800, and it does what it is supposed to do....JimMc
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.
This transformer pretty much save me the trouble of using an adapter during my 3 week trip to China. I've been to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing, Hong Kong, and other places I forgot and this transformer worked in all the hotels I've been to. The transformer included 2 adapters for US plugs. I didn't need those plugs for China since the transformer uses a 2 rounded prong plug which fit in all the China outlets that has the 2 rounded prong. But be aware that some outlets in China also includes a V shape which will not fit the transformer. So buy a seperate adapter if you want to use the V shape outlet but I didn't have to use the V shape outlet in China. I combined this with the Kensington All-in-One adapter and both worked fine. I originally bought two transformers and the only problem I've encountered was that one of the transformers blew a fuse. Not sure how it happened, my electronics were not damaged from it. I only used the transformer to charge my Nintendo DS and AA batteries. I recommend to bring extra fuses just in case this happens. I have not figure out what type of fuses it uses so I suggest you bring that transformer to a local electronic store and figure it out from there before making your trip outside the U.S.
Got this for my husband for Christmas. He loves the "messenger style" because he rides the train so this is an easy bag to get around downtown with. He loves that it has several compartments for things (he never has to ask again, "Did I put my sunglasses in my briefcase?" there is a place for everything!).I love this bag!
These headphones are amazing for their price. They should be sold for 20 bucks, and they would still be underpriced. The buds fit like gloves into the ears, and the sound isolation is amazing (my mom gets pissed haha). The buds barely fall off (one of them did once after 1 month of use). Generally a great earphone that I recommend to everyone.
While this mouse is very comfortable to use, it does not track properly. Another reviewer mentioned how the ball has the shinny design except for one part. Well they were right, this is a problem. The mouse will not move correctly when it is in this blank area. It is an otherwise decent mouse. I am going to buy the cheapo logtech one again. Although that one didn't last long, at least it worked properly while it lasted.
This is really a great little remote. As always, the lower buttons are a little hard to hit one handed. I'm still getting used to finding all of the buttons, but It really does everything that I want without the high cost.
Mac users, download and install FireFox on your mac before you install this LinkSys router as LinkSys routers will not communicate with the Safari web browser. You can call LinkSys's 24/7 help hot line (the number is in the box) and they will tell you the same thing. And you need an ethernet cable for the initial setup too. This is one piece of computer equipment you will want to learn how to set up securely.You read about network intrusions all the time in the news and once your wireless network is up and running, you are exposed to the bad things too. So, setup or have someone who knows setup your WRT54GL securely and invisibly and enjoy the benefits and convenience of a wireless home network. A word for advanced computer people. If you know what you are doing, this router is a snap to set up. Range is good so keep the thing away from windows if possible. And a metal cookie sheet from the kitchen can make the wireless signal more directional if needed; even though it isn't an elegant solution, it works.8/19/10 updateApple has addressed this problem of Safari not addressing a few linksys routers with updates. Mac users know how to get the latest updates.
The tracking on this mouse does not work. After a few minutes of use, it will start to stutter. Even when it is working, it is very laggy. And that's not to mention that the mouse is pretty expensive. Not recommended.
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!
I got this bag by accident. Ordered the Canon Rebel Xt kit from Target a year ago and got this bag which is also considered the Canon Rebel Xti kit. That comes with a extra battery and a UV Filter for your lens. I have had this bag for over a year now and it still works great. Have never had a problem with it and it can handle a lot of weight. At first it used to hold my Canon Rebel Xti but now it holds so much more.I have the Canon 40D with batterygrip, 28-135mm, 50mm, 430Ex Speedlite, Sigma 70-300mm. I keep my flash and Sigma in their cases they came in and they sit on one end of the bag, I have the set areas for the other two lens and for my camera body only. It fits snugly but sadly I have finally out grown this bag. The extra compartments for storage is very handy. Both sides of the bag are full of batteries, gloves and so much more. I keep all my business cards, extra memory cards, cleaning supplies and more in the front compartment. The inside pocket is where I put my cords and whatever else I need to take with me.Over all this is a great bag and glad I got it to start out with. It has served its purpose very durable. Its just time to upgrade to a larger bag.
This bag holds a camera, 3 or 4 lenses, a 580 Speedflash, batteries, filters, everything. You can remove all the dividers and configure them as you like. I removed the main camera holding dividers and flipped them so that the camera is at the BOTTOM of the bag when you are wearing it. It comes with the divider positioned to hold the camera at the top, which makes the bag top heavy; I prefer the mass of the camera be down low. As has been said, position both zippers at the bottom left or right, they will not self-unzip from there. All the other reviews cover it, my point is to reposition the dividers to put the camera at the bottom. Also, the waist strap does not really put the weight on your hips, all the load is on your shoulders. There may be a way to get a hip strap from REI or Campmoor or somewhere to mod this and get the load on your hips, like a good backpack does.
Even though this is a standard class 4 grade card, it seems to work as well as any class 6 grade card I've tried. The adapter works well. I would strongly recommend this product for anyone wanting a MicroSDHC memory card that stored and plays audio video with excellent quality.
I use to use this lens with my Nikon. However, being a Sony lover, i sold the Nikon and went back to Sony. I had to include this lens when i purchased the camera. It is still my favorite lens in my lineup. Shoots wonderful shots and is very well worth its price.
I bought the complete 1000 system. Everything still works EXCEPT the dialer. The temp sensor needed relocating a curcuit to stop it calling every day (customer service did help with that) but now the dialer is totally dead! i bought a different brand motion detector and temp detector and still use the other parts of the 1000 system for its alarm function only.
Didn't like it and I do not think it worked well. Unless it was something else wrong with the T.V.
I was in desperate need of extra HD space, so I purchased this HD. It was extremely easy to set up, and the dual interface capabilities are wonderful. It's a breeze to use the USB 2.0 with my Windows PC and the Firewire with my Macs.The one problem I have with it is I can't figure out how to get it to mount back onto my computer after I've ejected it from my desktop. I would expect the single large button on the front to do that, however I have to unplug the power cable and plug it back in in order to get it to mount. Or, I can put my computer to sleep and when it wakes up the disk is mounted.Besides that small glitch the HD has treated me quite well and I would recommend it to anyone looking for additional storage space. Keep in mind though, if you computer has a FW 800 port, there is a version of the HD that has that port also.
The Bogen Tilt Head w/Quick Release arrived in excellent condition and I love it. I use it on my Bogen Monopod. The great thing about it is that I can quickly release it from my monopod and instantly attach my camera to my tripod using the same mount. I have the Bogen system on my tripod with quick release. It saves a lot of time.
I was looking for a desktop microphone to have great quality and having on/off switch was a must, this price and being Logitech brand is amazing itself, I got 4 of them for the company I work for, for online presentations and all other professional usage except singing ;) and we love it. (I have Masters in computer engineering, so u can trust me on this).
The left rear surround died after 2 years soon followed by both front speakers. Complicated setup, heat sensitive. Give it a pass. This is my third and last Sony product I will ever buy. I've got a '70s era Pioneer in the shop that runs forever, I think I'll give them a shot this time.
It helps a lot when making salsa as far as saving time but, the spout pops off quite often while we were making it when we would put dry vegetables through such as green peppers. I also feel there salsa blade is a little too fine for me.
Item arrived as described. Would always recommend Cables To Go as the company to trust with HD hook up.
I bought this product because it was the screen that best fit my wall. I have a 2000 Lumen LCD projector that I use, mostly, for entertaining. I used to project on a white wall, and that worked well, but this screen increases the luminescence so that I can play a film even when there is quite a bit more ambient light in the room. It also improves viewing quality when one is watching from an angle, rather than straight-on.It is a good product at a good price. I have had no problems with the recoiling mechanism and the entire product is quite durable. I decided not to purchase a screen with an electric recoiling mechanism, because I figured that, eventually, the mechanism would break and then the screen would be fairly useless. The standard, manual recoil is easy enough.The only annoyance, and it is quite minor (and fairly unavoidable) is that when one uses the recoil mechanism, the metal bar at the bottom of the screen (that keeps it straight) collides with the chamber that holds the rolled-up screen and it can make a clanging noise. I found that this could be mostly fixed by putting a rubber ring around both the right and left ends of the metal bar at the bottom of the screen. It is not really necessary, but it helps. Before that, I just held onto it while it coiled, so that it would not strike the chamber too hard.All in all, it is a wonderful product.If you are planning on buying a screen, I recommend keeping one important factor in mind, do not think so much of whether you want to show wide-screen or full-screen format. Rather, measure the dimensions of the wall where you will be mounting the screen and buy the model that best matches the dimensions of the wall.
My black cartridge nbr 96 worked fine for a few sheets, then quit working entirely.The color cartridge nbr 97 works fine. Iwould have to ratethis purchase a two.
Purchased first one for my son, who lives in a basement apartment. Works great!!! Purchased the second one for a 2nd-floor apartment, works even better!!!
It's not typical of me to write reviews. I ordered this TV just in time to have it delivered for Christmas. It came on time, the delivery guy brought it in and unboxed it... the whole experience was great. Right up until I noticed that the glass was broken, my worst nightmare. What happened next is what prompted me to write the review. Amazon just plain took care of it. The delivery guy put it back in the box and back on the truck. I called Amazon, they apologized for the inconvenience and shipped a replacement immediately. It came in less than a week. No hassles. No problems. No complications. Great service. Highly recommend. TV is awesome too, but I had already shopped extensively locally and knew that it would be. Got it $200 cheaper on Amazon. They threw in a free Harmony remote (also highly recommended). They threw in free delivery. I had read that there was nothing to worry about if it came in defective, but reading it and experiencing are two different things.
I really like this product as it allows for the easy transfer of the music from my computer to the juke box. Its ability to perform multiple functions is a major advantage. The only reason i didn't give this product 5 stars is due to the size of the product, as it is not as small or compact as other players. I would recommend purchase to anyone looking for a similar product
This product is good for the Bose Acoustimass speakers. The stands worked as stated in the product guide. The footprint of the base of the stand is fairly large and poses some problems setting up near furniture. Overall the product is easy to assemble and the choice of black or white works well. The stands will work well if you cannot place speakers on walls and will meet expectations.
Easy to install, supports my lcd 14" and doesnt need anything else to install'. Great option and great price.
So glad I could find a new battery on Amazon!I love Amazon, I can find anything that I can imagine!Battery arrived quickly and saved my camcorder from being tossed in the lake!Thanks Amazon!
The product is outstanding and easy to get to work. My paticular need required a Serial connection between my laptop (USB but no serial)and my Home Theater Controller so I could modify certain settings.
I've had two pairs of Jlabs earbuds - they crapped out in under 3 months both times. Jlabs were a total waste of my time and money. So I decided to pick these up because they were cheap and I figured they wouldn't cost too much to replace every 3 months.Wow. I've been using the same pair for over 8 months with no problems. They've already beat Jlabs lousy earbuds in that regard alone. The sound quality is not as good as Jlabs, and it's noticable. So you have to ask yourself what your purpose is in these earbuds. Is this going to be for casual listening where the utmost in sound quality isn't necessarily important? Or are you trying to hear every single little detail? If this is for casual listening, pick these up. They're cheap, they're comfortable, they work and if they break, you can buy two more pairs for the price of those stupid Jlabs. If you're looking for awesome sound quality, prepare to pony up for something WAY more expensive.
The Zune worked out of the box but, on connecting to our PC, immediately found it needed an update. The update went on for hours, and never completed. Two hours on the phone with Zune help couldn't bring it back to life. Bite the bullet... get an iPod. We sent it back.
I needed a cheap headset with a microphone, quickly. I overnighted these and expected them to be cheaply made and for the audiofx force feedback aspect of it to be nothing more than a worthless, insulting gimmick.Surprisingly, it isn't. When you're playing a game, you actually feel a bit like you're in a tank or dodging explosions or taking fire. For the price, I found these to be astonishingly good gaming headphones. If you turn off the drivers, it would probably make a decent music and movie headphone, but not exceptional by any means. Further, it is a well-made, durable product. This isn't a cheap, light piece of disposable plastic.The weight may be a negative over prolonged periods of use. The light-up sides of the earpieces are idiotic and silly. The earpieces could be bigger as they tend to overlap over some people's ears and that is uncomfortable. Most of all, the microphone is TERRIBLE. It has decent recording quality, but the microphone is SO SHORT that for it to pick up your voice on an adult-sized head, you would have to turn your application's audio recording sensitivity so high that it also picks up significant ambient noise in the background.These would make a great gift for a teenager who plays a lot of games and needs a headset with a microphone. I can't suggest this item for an adult unless they can try one on somewhere to make sure the microphone will fit their head. Otherwise, if you're not too concerned about the length of the microphone, this might also be a great purchase for you.The main point to stress, however, is that the whole "force feedback" thing actually works well. I'm a very skeptical person and let my curiosity get the better of me. And I was rewarded with a rather decent headset that I'll surely use often even after I find a more general replacement set.
cheap earphones, can't jog with them, soft plastic cover fell off soon after I got them, uncomfortable, cords broke eventually.
In short, decent sound was not offset by a high degree of discomfort from wearing these. They weren't particularly adjustable, and so if you don't have a head that happens to work for them, it's not going to work.I'd recommend trying out a variety of headsets first, then checking the brands that seem to work for you. In the meantime, until the manufacturers realize that there is perfectly adequate "fitting technology", we'll stick with things that cost a fifth of what we're paying for here and give a lot more.
I did my homework before purchasing the SBG900 and read the reviews on Amazon to get a feel for the product. Most of the reviews have been extremely positive, but there have been a couple of questionable ones dealing with certain issues; the range for starters. Would this be a problem in an average size house? The software; would it be too complicated for the average user to adjust security settings, etc., and would it be reliable while running all sorts of programs at the same time without it losing its connection and crashing. Everything about this product has made my life easier because prior to that I had just rented a scientific webstar modem from cox cable which had infuriated me to the point that it was about to become a projectile out the window. It wouldn't work well with my Vonage phone service, it would crash constantly when I was using Vonage while surfing, it wouldn't allow a USB connection from the computer....I could go on. Needless to say drastic measures had to be taken and I purchased the Motorola SBG900 with optimism. I can't explain how easy it was to get everything up and running with this unit. Step by step, unboxed the modem, hooked it up, connected the USB cable to my computer, ran the software, made sure the firewall was turned off for vonage. Called up Cox, registered my Mac ID. started surfing from the USB connection while on the phone. Hung up the phone, activated WEP on my wireless cards and entered the key on the wireless settings in Windows XP, checked the speed online 6.4mb download and 550K upload ( 6mb connection from cox is the plan I'm on ), no complaints there. Took the laptops all over the house, out into the garden and nearly halfway down the street; still had a strong wireless signal everywhere. Ran as many software internet sucking programs at the same time while using Vonage and not once did the modem crash, lose sound on the phone or miss a beat while surfing. Bottom line is if you want to make life easy for you without worrying about separate routers, unreliable and cheap cable modems, then seriously think about buying this product as life is too short and its such a relief when something works straight out of the box and works well.
The printer cartridge seems short lived for the amount it is used. I have used a number of these for the application I have to use them in it seems I only get some of the ink used before it quits on me. But need this type so will continue to purchase it.
Using this was confusing at first, but I quickly rectified the issue.There are two instances in which you will get a seriously annoying error trying to access the disk.1) If a disk is bad2) If you click on the mounted driveFor #2 -- you are not supposed to click on the mounted drive, as this is simply a reference to the fact that the drive has been mounted at all. There will be a *second* entry that pops up -- that lists the volume label of the media you have inserted into that drive. Please access it using that-- do not click on the mounted drive entry :)If you click on the volume label only to get an error, this means your disk is bad. Now, a bad disk does not necessarily mean "totally unaccessible" just as a bad hard drive does not necessarily mean that, either.Sometimes a zip disk will access under one operating system, but not another -- when it is going bad. It also depends upon the file system you are using. If your zip disk is formatted in the FAT16 / FAT32 Formats -- all OSes should read it fine. If it is in NTFS -- only Microsoft Windows (and unix, linux, etc distros which properly use the NTFS driver) will be able to see it. If it is formatted under Linux and you need to see this in Microsoft Windows -- you will need to Google for and Download a utility called EXT2FS. Be warned -- though they claim it works fine under Vista, it breaks hard under Vista. XP and lower only, please :)
I've had this for a couple of months or so, and I am very pleased. I bought this based on the reviews and advice from friends and I am not disappointed. Customer service is very good also.
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.
Why did I buy it? Good question... I wanted to combine my scanner and printer in an all-in-one to have the convenience of a copy machine and printer in one unit (i.e. quick copies without the PC). I was also hoping to pick up an automatic document feeder (ADF) that would auto feed old 35mm color photo prints (typically 4"x6") and scan them in to the computer in bulk. And of course I wanted the all-in-one to perform all design functions well and with quality.How long have I owned the MP830? Three weeks. Other printers/scanners owned? Two HP's (895cxi workhorse), HP Photosmart 7550. Two other Canon Printers (S600 and Pixma IP6600D). Scanner Visioneer One Touch 8100.What I've tried and what I think:Copy Feature: I've copied using the ADF and directly on the glass. I think the MP830 does a very good job at copies. Comparing a copy of a photo on the MP830 to my Visioneer the Canon was more much faithful in capturing the original colors and the resolution was hands down better on the Canon. Copying standard letter size documents is a breeze using the ADF and the copies come out very nice.Scanning: On one occasion I copied 15 pages out of an manual using the ADF and the Omnipage SE software that came with the MP830. I converted the scans to editable text and found this to be very accurate saving me a lot of typing time. On another occasion I copied pages out of a workbook with questions to study for a test and again used Omnipage to convert to editable text which I pasted in to Word for Windows. I then put index cards in the MP830 auto sheet feeder (rear feed) and ripped off 60 index cards very quickly (using fast mode on the MP830). They came out great and were a great study aid. I did try scanning some 35 mm color prints using the ADF and though it fed the prints through ok, they came out slightly skewed. So I ended up putting three directly on the platen glass and used the "Auto Detect" multiple document feature of the Canon MP Navigator software that came with the MP830. This software allowed me to save separate JPG's of each picture automatically corrected for any slight skewing of each picture laid on the glass. Though I would have preferred the ADF process for handling my old photos, this feature is a nice touch for scanning multiple prints. By the way I tried running a 4x6 print through the ADF on an HP Photosmart C6180 in a store and the C6180 ADF jammed with the 4x6. I did a lot of searching on the Internet for an ADF scanner that would handle batch scanning of old prints and really could not find anything so I don't know if any of these machines can accomplish such a task.Fax: Didn't really have much need for a fax machine but after reading the manual and setting up the fax feature I was able to successfully send and receive a fax just fine. I did not try any of the auto answer modes as faxing in my house is a rare occasion and I'd rather answer a fax call manually which is a simple press of one of two start buttons on the MP830, works for my needs.Memory Card Reader: I tested the MP830 with a Smart Media card out of one of my digital camera's and found the MP830 to be very quick and responsive at reading the pictures on the card. My previous HP Photosmart 7550 card readers were horribly slow, so much so that I'd never use it for that reason but the Canon works well. However, my newer camera's use XD memory cards and the Canon doesn't accept those without purchasing an adapter to use in the Compaq Flash slot on the MP830. I had the same issue with my Canon IP6600D. Personally I don't think it would break Canon's bank to add the additional slots natively. Not a big issue for me because I use my computer memory card slots most of the time anyway, but it is an opportunity to make a very nice product that much nicer. My newer camera's do work fine on the PictBridge port on the MP830, but I rarely have a desire to print right from my camera before using the excellent features of Photoshop to touch them up first.Paper Handling: Here's where I think this machine really shines. Canon's paper handling is wonderful! You have two separate feed sources. Cassette feeding from the front and drop in feeding from the back. I had a chance to test out an HP all-in-one C5180 that my mom-in-law bought and was disappointed in HP's idea of paper feeding. With HP you have one way to feed, from the front. This requires all papers to go in to the HP printer and wrap around the platen before being printed and ejected. If you try to run invitation size envelopes (4-3/8" x 5-3/4") through the HP they'll work after you find the right magic spot to put them, but sounds like it's going to eat them in the process. With the Canon MP830 you have the option of dropping specialty paper such as envelopes and photo paper in the rear auto sheet feeder and the printer runs the paper through without wrapping them around the platen. Plus you can keep regular letter paper in the front cassette and switch back and forth with one button. Very nice feature! Though neither HP nor Canon mention feeding invitation size envelopes through their printers I find the Canon MP830 handles them very well through the rear auto sheet feed. And the index cards I mentioned above are another example of the great paper handling of this unit. Plus getting an automatic duplexer in a printer of this class is awesome!Printing: After owning two HP's with multi-color cartridges I just had to move back to a single color cartridge system. Every time I replaced an HP multi-color cartridge because one color was out I was sure I was throwing away ink! That being said, both of my HP's still perform like they did on day one in quality because their cartridges contained the print head so you always got a new print head (and most likely paid for in with the cost of the ink). With my Canon IP6600D I have six individual color ink cartridges to replace, however I only have to replace the color that's actually out at any given time. However it does seem that some of the colors always run out together and others (yellow and black) run a different replacement cycle (more often) for the kind of printing my family does. With the MP830 there are only three dye ink color cartridges plus a black dye ink for color/photo printing. It also has a black pigment ink cartridge for non-color printing. Unfortunately I'm not sure you ever know which black cartridge it's using when it's printing, but my experience so far has been the pigment ink cartridge gets used the most for standard everyday document printing (web pages, emails, word documents, spreadsheets, etc.). For photos I believe it's the dye ink black that's used. After three weeks I have used up about three fourths of the pigment ink. The dye black doesn't look like much has been used at all. The three colors are down about one half to three fifths of their capacity. I have printed probably twenty 4"x6" color photos, and my daughter printed 35 picture contact sheets which she ran through the ADF to copy (she was happy to see this machine run through those and they were sticker sheets to boot!). Honestly my wife and I think the photo quality of the MP830 is so close to the IP6600D (which has the photo colors) that it would be hard for us to tell the difference. The prints are wonderful. The ink use seems high, but I've always thought all my inkjets use too much ink (HP & Cannon). Of course we all know this is where the manufactures are making their money, ink. As stated by others if you use auto duplexing in the "fast" print mode on the MP830 the printer does a sub standard job and seems to use the color inks for black verses the pigment ink. However in normal duplex printing it does a fine job. In all modes of simplex printing (fast included) it does a fine job. Auto duplexing on the MP830 is not a fast process, but I use a much more expensive Tektronix color laser at work and it's duplexing mode doesn't break any sound barriers either. I'm sure the cost of the Tektronix far exceeds that of this MP830. The great part about auto duplexing is there's no wasted paper trying figure out which side of the paper should be up or down like you would when manual duplexing. The MP830 does it for you automatically.LCD Display: Nothing to brag about here, it serves its purpose but the wheel feature on the MP600 I checked out would have been a handier way to get around the machine in my opinion. But then I own an IPOD...;-}Networking: This is an area I would have liked to see Canon offer options. For me I would have rather had wired or wireless networking built in to the MP830 verses the fax feature? I have the machine connected to a PC running Windows XP Media addition (USB cable attached) and it's shared on my home network with other PC's using Windows networking so any PC can use the MP830 for printing. However none of the other MP830 features are available to the other PC's; only the one it's directly attached too. Not a real big deal for me but again I would have gladly traded the fax for the built in networking.Finally for some reason Canon left out the IR port on the MP830 that they included on my Pixma IP6600D printer. With all the other features the MP830 offers this is really not a big deal, but kind of curious why they left that one out.In summary I am very happy so far with all the useful features and quality of this all-in-one. Unfortunately I don't have the run time yet to know longevity and hope I don't experience some of the infant mortality issues a few have, but time will be the author of that chapter of this story. I hope this helps someone else out. I have read many reviews by others which helped me in my decision to purchase this product. I appreciate the professional reviews, but also highly value reviews by people like us who get them home and really use them for everyday tasks. I was really torn between the Canon MP830 and the Canon MP600 which has received many positive reviews and none negative that I've found. However I did have a brief experience with an MP600 and the scanner seemed slow to me and not as accurate in reproduction as the MP830. Since the MP600 uses a CIS scanner element verses the traditional CCD sensor the MP830 has I'm still a little skeptical of the MP600 scanning feature. Only because I don't have any experience with CIS technology (and tend to believe they have opportunity to improve, but that's just my opinion). By the way I still think HP makes a fine printer as all my HPs are still in service and working like the day I bought them, but I think HP could learn from Canon on paper handling.
IT REALLY DOES FATTEN UP THE VOCAL AND ADDS WARMTH. I'M USING A SENNHEISER e865 for my HOME STUDIO. THIS MIC IS CLEAR AND NATURAL SOUNDING WITH THE ART TUBE MP PRE AMP.BUY A RIBBON MIC...LIKE BEYERDYNAMIC AND OR A NADY RSM 1 RIBBON MIC AND YOU PROBABLY WON'T NEED THIS UNIT. GOOGLE RIBBON MICS THEY ARE BETTER FOR VOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND BASS. I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER I BOUGHT THE SENNHEISER. SENNHEISER WILL REPRODUCE STUDIO SOUND LIVE THO'.
I really like this radar. The light is less noticable in the dark. It get a very long range. And it dose cut back on false alamars, which I really fell in love with.
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.
As soon as I unwrapped this item, I could tell I made a mistake. The unit is poorly constructed and has the feel of cheap plastic. Worse yet, the one I received had a flaw so that whenever the radio or ipod or alarm turned on, it was automatically set to a loudness of 15 (on a scale of about 1 to 10). My advice... check out the unit at a best buy or something before you actually go and buy it.
These headphones sound great and almost no noise. Convienient on/off, tune, and volume right on the earpiece. They are comfortable but do tend to feel a bit heavy after a couple of hours. Battery life is great and charging is easy- just drop them on the cradle. Very satisfied.
I bought these earphones because my ipod earphones had fallen apart. when i got them i was overwelmed by how much i had been missing out on in my music! these things really give you a Great Clear Sound! a wonderful product! definately 5 STARS!
My old G3 ibook died (which I had bought second hand) due to a defective motherboard. I sent the computer to Apple for repair, but supplies were on back order and would take more than a month to arrive. Apple subsequently sent me a brand new ibook G4 "14 as a replacement, free of charge. Not only was my original G3 3 years old, but I was not even the original owner. It didn't matter. Apple treated me like a valuable customer. The ibook G4 is a great computer, and it's nice to have a company backing their products up with great customer service. Though I only used PCs before I got my original G3, I am now a lifelong Apple user.
I recently bought the wireless G router but didn't buy any cards for my laptop or desktop. I borrowed a laptop card to test the range in various rooms and was pretty dissapointed. I finally bought this USB device and the difference was huge - great signal everywhere, even the garage. I installed it on a desktop running Win98, laptop running XP Pro, and another XP box that had beed upgraded from 98 and it works fine in all cases. Installation wasn't supersmooth, but mostly it was my inexperience - once I did one, the others were quick. Updating the firmware to the router and downloading the latest drivers were key steps. Setting the adapter device properties in control panel takes some writing down of router settings first, but it's pretty straightforward. Very happy with performance to date.
I really like my Tamrac 5549 in Camo. I got the Camo to make it look less like a camera bag to potential thieves. The pack has plenty of room for several lens and one camera body, maybe two if you got creative, all your lens cleaning gear, cables, cords, remote shutter release, extra batteries, & memory cards. The red flaps that signify used batteries or cards is novel and semi useful. Plenty of room for a 15" laptop, nicely protects it as well. Top pocket has space for extra gear like a jacket or lunch.
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.
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!
We bought this for my 2 year old that always wants to play with big brother's hockey stuff. I debated on just buying a short stick and his own ball but decided to try out this set thinking they could find a use for an extra net. They play all to time! It's a new favorite.
It is a great receiver with many inputs to accommodate many different other stereo components. There are more than enough presets and I like the way it can handle modern components like an Ipod.
Latex construction with a firm grip on my dashboard. The best part is the mobility! I can remove the friction mount in 1 second and place it in another car with almost no effort. This works very well on road trips when you're riding in someone else's car that needs a GPS.Surprisingly, the mount is not that heavy. I brake heavily in my car because I live in the hills, but the friction mount doesn't slip very much. It does slip a little every now and then. The friction mount has never completely slipped off my dashboard.
I'm only writing this since neither the ad copy nor any reviews bothered to state the dimension of the case. Note to Tamrac: in your listings, the word "large" is almost as bad as "you have to guess."I don't own the case; I looked up the size of the Nikon 70-300, which is what other reviewers used to measure.I had to assign a number of stars, and I chose 5 because every Tamrac case I've owned has been both attractive and highly durable. These include camera cases as well as lens cases. I've used them for over 30 years, bought one as recently as two months ago, and am anxious to buy them again ... if and when I can figure out whether they will FIT my needs.
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.
I think the WRT54GS is a very good product in all respects (Easy to install, stable, great security and network analysis features, fast, ) and very stable. I have used this product 24/7 for about a month now in both LAN and Wireless modes with no problems at all (No resets). The install was very easy and quick and took five minutes (I consider myself to have savvy above average computer technical skills, but not an expert and I don't work in the computer industry)to get everything up and running in both modes following the quick start CD that was included. The unit arrived well packed from Amazon and on time. The software was one revision behind and was easy to upgrade from Linksys web site.I recently added CAT 6A (10 Gigabit rated) wiring and did consider a 802.11N Gigabit router but was a little concerned that technology is still expensive, not widely available, and not very stable at this point. The WRT54GS unit is the next best alternative until these issues are resovled. Highly recommended product from my perspective.
I can't truly review the produce, because I never received it, but if you are ordering it from Tech Depot, remove it from your cart. They didn't send me the right item, and it's been a 6 week battle trying to get my money back. Think it won't happen to you, then proceed. Buyer beware!
Cord management system could be better. Overall an excellent value. Installation is not difficult, all the needed hardware was provided.
This cover is fantastic! The soft but durable rubber makes the ease of use out standing. The functions are useable on the Express with the cover on, fits purfect. Easly pull the end of cover down for USB access. The neet clip lets you hook it on your belt loop or what ever. Really protects the Express from damage, I would give it 5 stars if not for the price ,seems a little high, but it dose the job well. Should last a long time.
I bought this item with low expectations but overall I am very pleased with my purchase. I wanted a small and affordable MP3 player that I could take with me to work out at the Gym. I have a Ipod Nano but I didn't want to risk it at the Gym. This player clips to my shirt when I am working out, or walking, jogging, etc. You have to be careful with the clip on feature because as you can see from the picture the surface is very smooth. The inside of the clip is smooth as well with the exception of a male/female dimple. If you do a lot of jumping causing the player to bounce on your shirt then the smooth surface of the inside of the clip allows the clip to slide off. This doesn't seem to affect the clip while running but jumping jacks or jump rope may cause the player to un-clip itself. Since the player is light weight if it does fall off the headphones will prevent it from falling too far usually. The player is very simple featuring continuous playback or random. It supports MP3 and WMA but not AAC or Apple's Format.
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....
I purchased the Uniden BC72XLT handheld Scanner. I am very happy with it and it was very easy to program. This is my 2nd one.
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 :)
Honestly, read the fine print before you buy this cam. It has very poor resolution and if you have a dsl or cable internet connection (or better), you will be frustrated by how blurry the video quality is. On top of that, this product is poorly supported in Windows Vista, and appears to have compatibility problems with video chat software - sound problems with windows messenger, did not work with google video chat, etc. we got it to work most of the time in skype, but the quality is so bad we are returning it for a logitech. try 1.3megapixels or better.
All issue written by others below me have been resolved on the latest firmware update.I love the fact it has a built-in USB port that also supports a USB hub attachment. It also appears to have USB print support but I am not sure as I have not been able to test that.I think it works flawlessly (however I did get dropped once after I totally erased and reclaimed a usb thumb drive) and has excellent range. For me I have been 45ft away with two walls floors in between and I still had excellent strength.The UPNP Media Server and the FTP Access will be a delight once I get a need for them.There are some things I don't like about the unit. The antenna is not removeable and you can not upgrade to the high dbi antenna. The number of port forwardings and port triggerings are limited.Other than those few shortcoming, I have been total satisfied with the router. I must admit however, I have been waiting on this type of device from anyone. I just so happens Linksys was the first to make. So, anyone could have produced it and I would be giving them all the praise.
If you are looking for a best friend while running, look no further. The Cali 256 is easy to setup and loads plenty of music for my long Saturday runs. The arm band remains in place and the lightweight Cali 256 is barely noticeable. The joystick is nice, but it's hard to read the screen while running (this is probably the case with most mp3 players). I would highly suggest this player if you are an active person who wants to listen to their own music as well as an FM radio. Happy Training.
This is a good holder which as held both an HTC Aria and Iphone 5. The only problem was I wish the bottom &#34;feet&#34; were adjustable also because having both the power and headphones connected is difficult. It is still useful but you kinda have to till the device sideways if both connectors are on the bottom.
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
These were easy to set up and easily hold the speakers. They have all the parts you need to position the speakers in just about any configuration you need. These are highly recommended.
it can sit bother horizontally and vertically.I was able to fir a DVD player, 2 full size Hard Drives, and 2 SSD HD.
i use this to keep all my gear in one place, its a pain if you need to get to it fast because you have to lay it down and pull the zipper open to get to it. If you hike or travel alot with it its a pain because of the gear that it holds and it becomes heavy, no room for a laptop or storage for other items
My PC is in a different room than my TV so this cable does a wonderful job transmitting quality images to the TV from 20 feet away.
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.
I ordered this cable to update my TI-89. This cable allows you to update and install programs directly from your laptop/pc which you download off of the Texas Instruments website or others. I found it fairly easy to use. However, I did have to download the installation software from Texas Instruments, not the CD included with the cable. It was free, like the updates though. I believe this cable would be useful to anyone who uses this calculator and is in Engineering, Math, Statistics or other similar classes.
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.
This is fundamentally a strong product. It features solid construction. The flaps and everything are well thought out. The front is very nice as well. I was able to install everything, with plenty of room to spare.Cons --The size. I was unable to fit this thing into my media center. I easily fit my receiver, other A/V equipment, but this case is just a behemoth.I'd recommend going with a smaller case unless you have a very deep entertainment center.
This DVD package system was a Christmas present for my daughter's family for use in the rear of their mini-van on long trips. She reported it worked well with no problems, and was especially happy that I provided a separate cable that allowed them to plug the audio in the car stero, although the unit does have its own speakers.
I cannot tell the difference. I printed a photo in black and white and it looks as good as one that I printed with the HP ink. Detailed and dark, I can confirm that this is indeed 'premium' ink as described.I also weighed the cartridge to find out how much ink was in it before I installed it in the printer. It weighs 38g. Compared to the empty one I replaced (21g) this means that there is 17g of ink in this cartridge that I received. (I don't have an full OEM cartridge to compare it to.)These are just my first impressions. I will update on how long it lasts when it runs out.I would buy this again, and the success of this purchase has given me the courage to experiment with refilling my own.Edit: After going through about 6 cartriges, it seems all of them work at least, but with the last batch I got (got them from vivamart) the black is sort of washed out and purple-y compared to OEM ink. But I think that when printing on photo paper, this ink is still very good. Still planning on ordering more, just something to note.Oh yeah, and these do last. My mom prints probably 100 pages per week and it boggles my mind how long these things last. Ballpark, you can probably get a reem and a half printed with one cartridge.
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.
I have seen so many of these "iTrip" products on the market. This one is BY FAR the best one out there. I have it hooked up in my car with my iPod Touch and it works flawlessly. NO interference if you put it on a clear channel. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to listen to their iPod in the car. It is amazing.
This is a replacement for the same item --- obviously, I really like it. I can sit in my recliner with the keyboard in my lap and the mouse on the chair's arm --- all with no cords!
I bought this lens for my Nikon D80, and I love it! It is incredibly sharp, and renders beautiful bokeh. I've taken many portraits with this lens, and all have turned out beautifully.If you're like me, and can't afford the 85mm f/1.4, this lens is perfect. I'm so glad that I bought it, and now that I have it, I can't see myself ever needing the f/1.4, this one does the job amazingly well.
I had never owned a digital music player before I, on a whim, really, ordered the Rio Carbon "Limited Edition" (first 500 units made). I travel a lot and wanted to be able take my music collection with me in the car and on the plane.When I received it, back in September, I was amazed at how small it really was. I started loading it up with my CD collection, and found that I had plenty of room left over. Syncing it with Windows Media Player 10 was a joy, as was the ease of use and the great sound quality.I had never really thought about the Audible support, but I tried the free month and was hooked, downloading books and the daily New York Times. I listened to Bill Clinton reading his "My Life" during a long car trip, and was enthralled. The Carbon does Audible navigation very well, allowing fast forward and rewinding, skipping forward and backward through chapters, and has the ability to save up to 10 "bookmarks". It has the iPod beat here in many ways.The battery life is truly astounding. The meter will appear to show that it is low, but it will keep playing for hours more.I do have some minor gripes - the user interface can be confusing in some places, where you have to know which of "click the scroll wheel", "press the menu button" or "press the OK button" you need for a particular function. But I picked it up soon enough. I would also like the ability to create playlists on the fly, rather than having to upload them, but that is minor. Lastly, the case provided protects the player well, but you can't get at any controls when in the case!I do like that the controls are all findable "by feel", even if the player is tucked in my pocket.I've now owned the Carbon for almost five months, and it is giving me a lot of pleasure. If you're in the market for a small and sexy hard disk player, this is the one to get.
While I have not had any problems with the VHS player in the unit, the DVD player displays a moving black bar running across the screen when playing any DVD. My unit has been in the repair shop for the last 5 months. The service center has replaced most of the major components as well as making several timing and setting adjustments. But they have not been able to correct the problem. I am very ANGRY at Panasonic for not simply replacing the unit since it is obvious that it cannot be repaired correctly. I used to be long time fan of Panasonic products, but after this experience, I will NEVER again purchase another Panasonic product.
These are the best products. I have 4 of them now and they just plug in and work. My whole house is working on two floors with these units. I have some computers without wireless capabilities so this product works great.
The D535 is my first digital camera and I think it is a great camera for the price. The pictures are very sharp. The software is easy to load and use. The camera is easy to use. I have been taking close-ups for ebay auctions and other shots inside and outside. No complaints and nothing but priase for this little dude. Yes. It does suck up batteries but so does every other camera in this price range (I haven't looked at the more expensive ones). The flash is weak, but I looked at the reviews of about 20 others cameras priced $100-$200 and they all had that problem.Yhe cover for the USB plug in looks a little mickey mouse but it is functional. For $140, it exceeded my expectations!I often see wildly varying opinion on digital camera. I tend to think that some people expected too much for their money.
When the filter arrived it was clear that it was not factory fresh. The package was not sealed and there was a fingerprint on the glass. I didn't bother to return it because after cleaning the glass it seemed to work properly.
The unit has two cameras that capture images and transfer the images to computer.It is supposed to have remote viewing capability but the code given with the unit is not valid. I contacted Amazon and Motorola. Motorola did not reply to my e-mail. When I called them they were not helful. I will not recommend this unit.
Battery works as advertised, like new. Remains to be seen if it will last four years like the original. Great price great product what more could you ask for?
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.
Ran the wires up the cold air return and door wall, the were easy to install.
I installed the audio junction box to control my house speakers and it work as advertised. Easy installation.
The Sansa player is light and easy to use. The ease of copying songs from the hard drive is very nice, especially for Linux users. The expansion slot is a nice touch since many people like myself have SD cards from other devices like PDAs and digital cameras. However the playlists are limited to just file folders, so songs cannot be in multiple playlists. The player is very light, and comes with a clip and strap for wearing it.
This made my boring 5 year old laptop like a brand new one. I'm a Computer Science student and this is the biggest speed improvement that I've ever seen when updating a computer's hardware. It certainly made my computer faster and able to open more programs at the same time. It also allows me to not feel guilty setting my graphics memory up to the max setting even though it's shared with the system's RAM. I don't know why I didn't upgrade sooner. I also like this brand and it's one of the top 5 RAM companies out there.
What a great deal!! Ordered this for my Samsung Finesse phone. Works great, will be ordering from this seller again.
Sound quality is ok. Good enough for what it is designed for. Works great in bathroom. Easily mounts on wall bracket and is easily removed to use in other areas or take with you on a trip. Batteries last a long time.
This is a great printer . Worth every dollar . Great pictures . Very professional .
I was looking for a replacement or upgrade from my Nikon 4100. So the camera has to offer something more than just another camera.These are the extra features Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 that proves to be useful:-The extra zoom from 3X to 6X-Pictures under low light has to be better-Faster startup and response time-Have anti-shaking featureThe only thing that we kind of miss sometimes is the peek hole because dark at night, it becomes hard to aim.
Where do I begin? Firstly, the sound quality is inferior to that of the iPod. I used the same exact MP3s ripped from my CD collection for my iPod at 160kbs. The sound was radically inferior. I found part of the problem was the Rio earbuds, the iPod earbuds are far superior. I have a sneaking suspicion that RIO is aware of the inferiority of their product, for while Apple's iTunes defaults MP3's at 160 kbs, Rio's defaults its MP3 ripping and encoding at 200 kbs VBS! This means that the 1GB more you get over the original iPod Mini is meaningless. The kicker: today my Rio broke after less than a months light use. Rio Support is a horrible. Res Ipsa. Or as my uncle used to say: "buy cheap, pay twice."
Nice bag. A little big for my Nikon 8100 cool-pix but I was glad there was extra room for a few accessories.......extra battery, plug in cord, memory cards. The interior is yellow so you can see everything inside of it easily. Has a belt loop on the back or you can use the adjustable shoulder strap that comes with it. Extra mesh pockets inside to keep things separated. zip pouch on the outside to hold even more stuff. I would recommend this.....well made.
I bought Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 because I needed something to use to record with, but I wanted it to be relatively cheap, and I didn't want to invest in a camcorder. A friend of mine recommended this to me, and I'm really glad that he did. When I use it to do anything live, such as calls, it works wonderfully. However, when I do use it to record a video, it has an irritating static that can be a little bit annoying, but for the current price this is going at, I feel like I got what I paid for.Installation - It was really easy to install on my computer, and I had absolutely NO problems while doing this. You simply hook the webcam up to your USB port, insert the CD, follow the instructions, and then you're done!Ease of Use - It is relatively easy to use, but I use Movie Maker as opposed to the video capture program that comes with this webcam because Movie Maker has more customizable options. The program that comes with the webcam is easy to use but a bit bland.Picture/Audio Quality - The picture isn't the best quality that you're ever going to see as it tends to be a bit fuzzy. Really, the quality overall isn't that bad; just don't expect to get HD with this webcam. The audio tends to be a bit quiet, so you'll either have to turn the built-in microphone all the way up and yell from a distance or simply get really close to the camera. Either way, if you can actually be heard, the quality is excellent.So, overall, this is a cheap little webcam that is great for a few small videos that you want to do or for voice calls over your computer. There is the whole issue with the static, and the picture isn't perfect, but it's really worth the current price.
The 2040 comes with just the right amount of manual features to do some really interesting stuff. It takes amazing pictures in low light and has great resolution. I only wish the batteries lasted longer and the lens cap stayed on better. I recommend this camera wholeheartedly to beginners and advanced amateurs alike
Like so many other reviewers I too tried the radioshack extender. It worked some of the time and I really debated whether I should spend the money on this one. I am sooooo glad I did!With the first RS extender I had to be very close to the transmitter for it to work. 8-10 feet was borderline but if I held my tongue just right it would work. The X10 is nothing like that. I can operate ALL devices from anywhere in my living room and even from my kitchen some 25 feet away from the transmitter.If you are not sure if this extender will be worth the money, you are dead wrong! If you buy this I highly doubt that you will be dissapointed.
Got the product in time. Works as expected. Met my expectations. Color not as advertised yet was no problem for me.
Although I own two 2G memory sticks, I decided I wanted the 4G stick to make sure I had enough memory for the tons of photos I take on our trips. I own 2 Sony cameras and take both of them when we travel. We went to China last Oct. and nearly filled up the 2G sticks. Haven't had any problems with this product and plan to take it on our cruise to the British Isles next month, so I won't have to worry about running out of memory! The price for the 4G stick was a bargain and shipping was fast. (Now if Sony can only come up with a battery that can last long enough to fill up the 4G stick!)
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.
The price was right. The cord is long enough for my needs and this is important because other models' cords were too short. I've had a problem finding the right driver for it so I had to settle for a generic which leaves the center button useless.
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.
well this review is only to let people know that this cable works fine but has a little problem... i can control my iphone 3g with my radio and navegate my playlist and everything, but it doesnt charges it!! it says that is not a supported accessory... i dont know if it because of the radio or because of the firmware of my iphone that is ios 4.0. i dont think the problem is the cable. but still thats something they should say in the description.
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.
I purchased this camera for the sole purpose of sending pictures to family. I was pleasantly surprised at the sharpness of the pictures. Considering the price for the camera, it is well worth the money. (of course, if you expect this to take professional pictures, then buy a professional camera!)
The capacity of this battery is great. I get around 700-800 shots on my 40D with it.
We have had the scanner 4 years and it worked well without much problem. We had to pay someone to instlal the software when we first got it and the buttons never worked. But it scanned good pictures. Color scans of black and white pictures did come out with a blueish cast. We didn't have a lot of problems until we bought a new computer with XP. Then the software that came with the scanner wouldn't work. We had to get another program from the internet to make the scanner work. Now if I didn't use the scanner yesterday, it takes the computer 45 minutes to find the scanner. If I used it yesterday, it takes about 10 minutes. I know the scanner works well but am considering buying another scanner more compatible with XP. Is that necessary or is there some way to get it to work with XP?
So why do you need 80 GB? When I bought my Gen 2 iPod, the idea of 20 GB seemed amazing. How could you ever fill up a hard drive that big?Well the truth is I did. It took almost two years and all of my friends CD collection but the poor little Ipod was full. Lots had changed too. The video iPod promised portable entertainment, and it would scoop up al your photos as well.So why get this huge hard drive if it took two years and many friends to get the original Ipod full? The answer is because this one will fill up as well. Video files are huge, and prices are falling and the price differential between a 30 GB iPod and an 80 GB iPod are not so great that extra capacity is a clear loss. If you have 20 GBs in music already, that leaves precious little room for more music , photos and video.This iPod is more than you may need now...but not for long.
I use this with my LCD camera light that I also bought off of Amazon and it is great. Rechargeable and they last forever. I have never had to use more than one during interview situations and I bought 3. Excellent!
This unit Symphonic, is totally out dated and still being sold to unsuspecting consumers as new and up to date technology. What a farce!!! Try to find a DVD disk that will record on this piece of JUNK!. Only the original 1x or 2x DVDs and only one or two brands will work.I called the manufacturer and they will sympathize with you but have no answers to the problem other that they know of the difficulties with finding disks that will record but just say some people have found them on the internet, GOOD LUCK!This is made by Funai under three other brand names and all have the same model number,SR90VE and apparently the same problem.After this post I got this reply from Funi costomer service .I replied back and have not heard back from them yet.Thank you for your inquiry:While posting that make sure sure you put this in there too.Below is a list of discs that should or should not be used with the DVD recorders.DVD-R4x can be used8x will result in a disc error.DVD-RW2x can be used4x will result in a disc error.The following discs have been tested and are proven to be compatible with our DVD recorders.MEMOREX DVD-RFUJIFILM DVD-RFUJIFILM DVD-RWIMATION DVD-RWIMATION DVD-R 2.0TDK DVD-RW 2XTDK DVD-R 2XThe following are brands of discs we DO NOT recommend:MEMOREX DVD-RWSONY DVD-RWSONY DVD-RTDK DVD-RW 4xTDK DVD-R 4xPlease be aware that a free software upgrade is now available to customers. This upgrade will enable your unit to recognize the (DVD-R 8x) discs. To obtain a copy, please call 1-800-242-7158. Customer service by phone is available 7 days a week 6:00am to 9:00pm pacific time.In order to receive the upgrade we need to know what firmware version your unit requires. First you need to access the DVD recorders service mode. Turn on the DVD Recorder and the Television, make sure the unit is on the DVD side. You may access the service mode by pressing the CMSKIP button on the remote control. Once you press CMSKIP you must press the numbers 1,2,3. You must do this quickly so it may take a couple tries. The model name will appear on the screen followed by Firmware Version. I need to know the serial number next to FE:Press the RETURN button to exit screen.Sean DennisonFunai CorporationCustomer Support"Thank you for your reply.I called your customer service number prior to my posting of this previous message and was told that there was NO firmware upgrade and they were working on one but could only tell me that some customers were successful in getting 1x to4x DVD disks on the internet.I searched for some time and could not find any online.My first contact with you by e-mail resulted in a reply that advised me to send the unit in for repair at my cost as it was out of warranty, and that is what prompted me to call customer service and get bad information.I found a firmware update on Sylvania website for this model and since I had no other choice, as customer service said NO updates are available, I downloaded it and applied it and now the recorder is working again on 1x to 8x DVDs.The following is my equipment information, Symphonic Model SR90VE from the firmware version screen.Can you confirm that I am using the right firmware update?Model Name: E9400UDFirmware VersionBE: R1F3207V1EFE: NRS0106 MST040326During the upgrade the Firmware Upgrading screen showed the following information:FE NRS0115FE FirmwareThe unit seems to work now but still has recording issues near the end of a recording cycle.Do I have the correct Firmware update and if not can you send it to me?I will Post your replies as suggested.John "
I was soo happy with the purchase I later bought severalfor my clients and as spares.. & Great price!
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.
Got this item for Christmas and I love it...I love the versatility and the simplistic style of use. In my opinion, for [the price] you can not buy both a camcorder and digital camera anywhere, it is usually one or the other...This product is an Excellent buy!
I'm on my second pair of these. The first ones broke where the mesh attaches at the top and leatherette on the ear piece wore and started to flake off. Typical of all this type of earphone, I hear. So they are rather fragile. I bought both pair at Radio Shack (over paid at $50.) The sound quality is great! I would rather listen to these earphones than the speakers. Sounds a lot better. However, they are on the cheap end of the earphone market, so I want to try a pair of high end Sonyies for comparison. For the money, the Koss UR40s are light weight, comfortable and sound great. They are well worth having.
I bought this camera Christmas 04 for a trip to Ireland. The picture quality and ease of use was great. The battery life was also very good. I took over 600 pictures of my vacation and almost every one turned out perfect. The quality is good enough for a flawless 8x10 print. I have not had any problems with this camera. I have also owned an older model Sony, a Nikon, and a Kodak digital. This one in my opinion is the best of all of them.
I purchased this as a lightning deal, figuring that I needed another power strip. After I received it, I was shocked and very pleased with the length of the cord for the power strip. I had planned on using it for something else but when I saw it's monster capacity I changed out the power strip in my bedroom to plug my entertainment system into along with my computer. I am very pleased and cannot believe the steal I got on this.
This carry case was perfect for my Kodak DC240. It was only big enough to carry my camera, extra batteries and perhaps 3 or 4 extra flash cards. In other words, there was no needless bulk (the padding seemed to make much of the size - but it gave necessary protection). It was much easier to access the camera and extras than all the other bags I've seen (due to its outer flap and inner zippered flap that both opened wide). The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because the outer flap did not seal in such a fashion that sand and such could be well kept out (it was not really a problem on my Caribean vacation however). The other point and shoot camera bags I've seen which could handle sand better due to a zippered enclosure - also were terribly difficult to get my camera in and out of.
It is ram, it worked just fine in my older Acer laptop. With the increased ram the laptop is definitely snappier now.
DO NOT BY THIS PRODUCT!!! THE UNIT COMPLETELY DIED AFTER I TRIED TO UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE. (IT IS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD). THE UNIT NO LONGER TURNS ON, AND IS NO LONGER RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS XP WHEN PLUGGED INTO A USB PORT. COWON TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS DISMAL. THEY SUGGESTED I TRY RELOADING THE FIRMWARE!!! I COULD NOT HAVE MADE IT MORE CLEAR IN MY POST THAT THE UNIT SHOWS NO SIGNS OF LIFE, AND IS NOT RECOGNIZED BY ANY HARDWARE DETECTION PROGRAM WHEN PLUGGED INTO A COMPUTER. APPARENTLY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE RECEIVED THE SAME IDIOTIC REPLIES FROM COWON TECHNICAL SUPPORT. (SEE, FOR EXAMPLE [...]
I purchased this calculator for a finance class and it does the job. Includes some very helpful functions. Our professor cautioned us to make sure we clear data from the calculator and this one has a tendency to store data and inadvertently use it for another calculation.
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 purchased this camera as a gift for my wife. We had another digital camera but it was so big and bulky that we found we never carried it with us. This camera is so slim it fits into a shirt pocket and you hardly know it's there. We absolutly love it. The pictures are very clear and it is easy to chose different settings to fit every situuation.There are two problems I find that keep this camera from being the greatest thing since sliced bread. First, it does not have a USB port on the camera. To get pictures to the computer you must use the docking station which is connected via USB or have a card reader to read the flash memory card. Second, if you don't have a flash momory card in the camera you can only store two pictures at the highest resolution.We love this camera!
This issue I have with the Microsoft camera applies to the entire LifeCam series. I use this webcam for my notebook and on Skype only. There's a big button on the top of the camera, that spot happens to be the exact place where you would put your finger (and the thumb on the bottom) to adjust the tilt of the camera. Since you can only adjust the angle of the camera while it's plugged into your computer, everytime you push that button while plugged into the computer it asks you if you want to install some sort of Microsoft software(feature). It really gets on your nerves since I take the camera off when not in use and everytime I turn it on I have to deal with this annoying button. I don't like how Microsoft is using this tactic to push their product down our throats. Otherwise the camera part of it seems to work fine.
This TV mount is very versatile, easy to put up and very sturdy. All that and at a great price too!
Obviously, if you need more ram, things are going to be slower. Easy to install, doubled my computer's speed.
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!!!
We purchased this product more than a year ago and we never had an issue with the quality of audio and video signals. We sometimes have to readjust the antenna because our cat likes to throw things of tables including the rf-link receiver. It is a great product if you want to watch cable television on more than one TV with one remote. Only rarely do we need to turn off the transmission system to reset it.
I RECIEVED THIS CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS. I HAVE NO YET HAD A CHANCE TO USE IT, BECAUSE WHEN I RECIEVED IT, THE CORD THAT CONNECTS TO THE COMPUTER WAS CUT IN HALF.I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES BUT I CAN NOT RETREVE THEM BECAUSE THE CORD WAS CUT IN HALF. I HAVE TRIED TO CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE TO FIND OUT WHERE I COULD GET ANOTHER CORD, BUT THEY WERE NO HELP. IF ANYONE COULD PLEASE HELP ME OUT, LET ME KNOW WERE I CAN GET ANOTHER CORD I WOULD BE VERY HAPPY. I HAVE TRIED LOCAL CAMERA STORES, THEY DO NOT CARRY THEM. SO IF SOMEONE COULD PLEASE HELP, I WOULD LOVE TO TRY MY NEW CAMERA
I am a teacher for a private post secondary school and my schedule is pretty crazy and is never the same twice a week. I've had a hard time keeping up with tutoring appointments, meetings, classes, and other duties during a work week. A friend of mine told me how great his Palm m100 was and how it helped him get organized so i decided to pick one up.First off, I'm a Mac user and in the past, i've had trouble finding what i need to work on a Mac. The m100's small price tag seemed more than reasonable, but the fact that I had to spend half the price of the Palm itself just so i could sync it to my Mac was painful. The next unit up (the palm m105) didn't come with USB support either, so i opted for the more affordable unit and dropped another 40 bucks on the USB kit (a must have for any mac user). After speaking to several sales people and mac users, i've learned that Palm doesn't seem to be as mac friendly as they are to PC's users... sniff :-(Installing the software was a breeze (and my mac already came with the current palm software installed on it). I was able to sync it with my mac on the first try and it hasn't skipped a beat since. Although it only has 2 MB of storage space on it, i'm pretty far away from filling it up. I keep class schedules, student E-Mail addresses, meetings and tutoring sessions, phone numbers, quick notes, and a whole slew of other information on it and have had absolutely no problems with running out of storage space. For all of you mac users out there, Palm has recently released the Palm software for mac OSX and i use it myself. Works great and i haven't had a single problem. Visit Palm's website for the free download.It gets fantastic mileage on just 2 AAA batteries. So far, i've had the unit for 2 months and the batteries aren't even halfway depleted yet and that includes countless hot sync sessions. I quickly realized i would be needing a carry case with a belt loop but had nothing but trouble finding one for the Palm m100. I was in Target one day and found a leather case with a belt attachment for only 9 bucks, made by Targus. the m100 fits perfectly and securely in it. I also purchased a new faceplate for it for another 9 bucks and installing it was very simple. The backlight has come in handy on it as well and frequent use of this hasn't seemed to drained the batteries one bit.Palm makes a lot of different models that do just about anything and they seem to be getting better and better. Personally, i only needed a PDA to remind me of appointments, store information, and help me with organizing my schedule. It's worked amazingly. If these are your only needs with a PDA, the m100 is perfect for your busy schedule. I wouldn't even recomend buying rechargable batteries as regular ones last so long.Mac users beware... you WILL have to purchase a USB adapter for the m100 or the m105 model and it will cost you 40-50 dollars extra. PC users will have no trouble using the unit right out of the box.The m100 is a smart buy, especially for those of you on a tight budget. I love mine and wouldn't trade it for anything :-)
I needed a bag for my lens. Found it here for a great price and had it in my hand by the end of the week. Great place!
I had trouble with another brand. I do live out in the country, I'm presently not that worried about security, I justed plugged it in to the modem and turned my Toshiba switch to wireles and that was it. Done deal.marf
I installed these for the back 4 speaker in a 7.1 setup, back two on the ceiling, side two on the wallPROS:-Appears they truly can be setup at any angle (one visible hinge joint and two rotating joints at speaker and wall)-Numerous options for different OmniMount attachments to speakers-Included Allen wrenches, drill bits, and drywall plugs (I did not use plugs as I drilled into studs for maximum security; another review indicated they were not the best drywall inserts)CONS:-Could be lower priced, but I guess there's enough demand at this-Wish a couple more color options existed (better customization might justify the price) Looks fine against my neutral tan walls
I'm a hyper wiper - I can't help it - when I'm using my iPad, I always have a microfiber cloth nearby to shine off the fingerprints. I have catered to my addiction with just about every brand/type of microfiber cloth on the market. One time when I had my iPad with me at the local Apple store, I watched one of the techs use an iKlear microfiber chamois cloth to wipe the touch screen, and I was impressed with how well it worked. I asked him about the cloth and he told me that iKlear was developed exclusively for Apple products and the only one they recommend. That was good enough for me. I got one for myself, and I can confirm that it's heads above all the others I've used. Highly recommended.
My Canon S9000 printer uses BCI-6 ink cartridges. These cartridges do not snap in properly no matter how much youtry and cannot be used. They are not compatible with myprinter.
Primera uses a standard Lexmark cartridge and adds a barcode strip to the underneath side of the cartridge. I got caught one weekend with an urgent job and empty ink cartridges and of couarse local suppliers do not stock cartridges for Primera. I got tried of playing their game and bought a disc printer that uses standard off the shelf cartridges. No longer held hostage to their game.Chuck Hurn
The only good thing about this cam is it is very easy to setup... other then that it ain't good whatsoever,the image quality is very bad even with good lighting.. in low light - forget it you can not see ANYTHING. And no matter what settings you use the image is always terribly grainy, you have to take pix of your face very closeup to see any kind of detail and still its hard to makeout..I dont recommend this cam to anyone - not even a newbie.. My QuickCam VC (parralel port) that I got 3 yrs ago works better then this thing!
I purchased the Omnimount 31" speaker stands to hold a pair of polk bookshelf speakers for my home audio system. They come in a relatively flat package and when you open them, it's clear that you'll be assembling every piece of the stand. In the package you get various screws needed for packaging, some very small-ish triangle shaped velcro pieces with sticky glue on the backside and well as some triangle shaped rubbery pads with glue on the back of them.I pulled out the various pieces of wood from the packing and pulled out the single sheet instructions. The instructions flatly are not very good.You have to attach the base plate with three screws, that are provided. Or at least they should be, mine was missing one screw so I had to leave it out. Seems to me like they should provide you with a few extra even, but no, at best they'll give you only the number you need. You're essentially left to your own devices to figure out which way to attach the vertical pieces of wood. There are two for each stand and they do have to be positioned in the correct manner. Once you get the three screws in the base plate you can't attach the top plate. I'd recommend leaving all screws in only about halfway until you get all 6 in (3 top, 3 bottom) and then tighten them up fully. The assembly is fairly easy and quick.I decided to hit up the local home improvement store and get nice big pieces of velcro so I could cover the entire top plate. I felt this way the speakers would be more secure, and they sure to feel like it. I don't worry about a thud or someone jumping and my speakers falling off the stands this way. The speakers I put on these stands are quite big (for bookshelf), and they're doing a good job. I was a bit worried that the plate wouldn't be big enough, and it probably could be a little bigger, however with the velcro I'm not worried after getting it all set up.The stands themselves are fairly sturdy and have metal feet that are adjustable. They may not remain standing if bumped, however mine are in a spot where no one can bump them.I gave the stands 4 stars because they're what I expected for the price I paid (I like to give stars based on my expectations considering the price). Clearly there are MUCH better stands out there, but you'll pay a lot more! I removed one star because they forgot one screw.
This beastie is just the thing for laptops like many recent Apple ones that have a combination headphone/mini-Toslink port. To work neatly, you need to convert from the mini-Toslink to standard Toslink, and make a right angle turn. This adaptor does both, allowing you to use any Toslink cable you already have.
The days of Memorex being good is a thing of the past. I can't believe that Memorex has dropped the ball on their recordable DVD'S. My last several purchases have been, to say the least, TERRIBLE!There where many disc that were damaged and unusable. You may want to shop around unless you have money to burn!
I have used the 8400F scanner primarily for scanning and copying 35MM color slides to CDs. It has performed extremely well even though many slides were over 40 years old and the colors had deteriorated. I highly recommend this scanner.
I know a lot of people are saying that the mid-range capability of these speakers are lacking, but for $80?? Are you kidding me? I bought these to use in my bedroom, hooked up to the audio outputs from my 37" LCD and they sound great. I have the PS3 hooked up back there so watching movies and playing games sound awesome. I also have it streaming all my music from my computer which also sounds absolutely amazing. To fix the very minor mid-range problem, I keep my TV speakers on and they fill that "void." If you are hesitating to buy these speaker, DON'T....just buy them.
This is my first experience with an MP3 player, though my kids and several friends have MP3 Players that I have used briefly.But after reading all the reviews of the MP3 players available, I decided to go with an Ipod - and I'm glad I did. I love my Ipod! It is very user-friendly, has great storage space, the sound is good, the battery life is excellent, and the screen (which, at first, I was concerned would be too small for my (ahem) older bespeckled eyes) is actually very sharp.Since I spend a lot of time in my car, I especially like that I can listen to my Ipod in my car with use of an inexpensive casette tape adapter.No product is perfect, however, and the Ipod is no exception. While I personally don't miss this feature, it seems to me for the price, Ipods should include radio. Most competitors have managed to include FM radio in their products - why not Apple, I wonder? Also, Itunes - a wonderful software IMO - has a plethora of music, podcasts, and music videos available, but could improve on TV show availability (I haven't looked for movies or books yet). At the very least, Itunes/Ipod could be more flexible with the format type it supports so a user can download TV shows or movies, etc. elsewhere, but still be able to play them on his/her Ipod regardless.All in all, I really love my Ipod and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality MP3 player.
The Pioneer AVIC-S1 GPS is an intuative, read easy to set up and use, GPS.Programming destinations is easy and the unit actually helps with spelling, by leaving out letters that it has no names for. The unit is accurate, and thousands of POI's show up while you are driving, Restaruants, Gas Stations, Hotels etc.If you don't know an address, a Crossroad can also be used as a destination.The unit is way smaller/thinner than most others, and has a very light and easy to use Window Mount.All needed acessories are included.The only thing that this usit is below excellent on is the battery life. which at 3-4 Hours is acceptable for walking around sans 12vdc car.I recomment this over EVER purchasing the navigation you can get with a new car. The advantages are:Equal Quality at a far less costPortabilityCanadian and USA Maps preloadedEase of upgrade via SD Card
Overall I'm very happy with the remote. I have a fairly complex system, where 2-4 components (depending) have to be adjusted when I switch sources. The baby-sitters can now operate the system with a few simple button presses!I got the basic functionality programmed fairly quickly, but did have to spend 3 hours or so tweaking the settings. My Kenwood laserdisc player was missing a lot of commands, and the Tivo settings were not that optimized (for example they had not mapped the "+" key to the logical operation of "clear"). One nice example of flexibility was the ability to adjust the repeat rate (by default the remote sent commands too quickly for my preamp volume-up and down, and too slowly for the Tivo commands).I'd say the website was adequate, but not great. It was geared towards getting beginning users through the initial setup, and was kind of clunky when I needed to tweak specific things. Towards the end I got fairly efficient using it, but despite the fact that I'm a software programmer I would occasionally go down the wrong path because of non-intuitive sub-menu labels.Ergonomically, I think this is the best of the current Harmony remotes. It is quite good, and in some ways rivals the Tivo remote (my favorite example of good remote design). It does fall down in a few areas, in particular the fast-forward/rewind and pause/play keys are inconveniently located (see the Tivo remote for how to do it right, although to be fair Tivo does not have skip-forward and skip-back buttons).
I find that the sound quality with this transmitter is not as good as that with a Belkin cassette ipod adapter I have for another car, but the Belkin does not charge the ipod, and if you don't have a cassette deck, the Belkin is not an option. With this Griffin transmitter you also are not able to control the volume with the ipod itself any longer, only with your car sound system volume. The Griffin is very easy to use and set up.
I replaced the battery in my HP laptop after 4 years. The Lenmar battery costs less than half of the price at HP's website and works just as good.
This JVC camcorder is great for the first time user of camcorder's. The picture and sound clarity is very good and you dont pick up very much background noise. It has alot of nice extra features to it and I am very impressed with it. The only drawback to this camera is that JVC does not include the optional cable to plug it into the computer. They include the optional microphone cable instead which most people wont use. But for the money you will love this camera.
The bracket is made specifically for Bose speakers. It is very well made and easy to install. It can be position in different angles before you tighten the crews. It comes with a template showing where to drill the hole on the wall/ceiling. It hides the speaker wires very well.My dislike about Bose is you would think buying a sound system worth so much they would at least include the speaker mounts and you would be able to enjoy them when they get to you.
So, I was deciding which MP3 player was the best for me. I bought an ipod and I have a pc. itunes never could install onto my computer. So, we had to buy a new computer. Even then, Itunes was insufficient to me. I returned it and grabbed the zune, I surely was happy.PROS:-So, the screens bigger than an iPod.. OWNED-The zune software loaded perfectly onto my computer, with ease.-Synching speed is unmatched, 1500 songs in 2 hours.-Lovely color, ability to make backrounds-Radio-When you insert a CD to synch, album art is immediately detected and thrown on your zune library (You can see the album art when you choose a song)-Controls are a LOT better than iPod. I don't like to do that circle motionCons:-Its thicker than an iPod.OK! Zunes the way to go, I never did like Macintosh so, with all the highlights this thing has, its still a mystery why people are sucked into the iPoop.
Finally I don't have to carry a bag with the camera, I just carry it in my waist. The resolution is ok, and the mpeg4 video recorded looks like my 8mm camera's.I didn't want my camera to be too noticed, so I selected to go with the blue one instead of this red version. There's a grey one as well.I also purchased a Sandisk 1GB SD which gives this camera the ability to store 382 photos in full resolution, one hour and 8 minutes of video (68:00), or 25 hours 30 minutes of audio. (!)
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.
got this to replace old battery. works great.let it charge for 24 hrs without load and everything is good.
My previous keyboard was a zBoard MERC, which is large, had unnecessary components that I never used, and would bug out which required me to restart my computer.I move my desktop a lot and wanted a small keyboard. I didn't want all the jazz my MERC had (and I wanted my middle column keys back); I just wanted a standard USB keyboard that didn't require any additional drivers.This Logitech product fit my bill perfectly. It's sleek, quiet just like a laptop, thin, and very cool.It took a few days to get used to the spring in the keys; they're a bit more resilient than the keys on my Lenovo T60. But I don't even notice anymore.My only problem has to do with gaming. As with any laptop-styled keyboard, the keys are slightly smaller and closer together. I had to rebind crouch from Ctrl to Shift because my hand would start to cramp up. Took a few hours to get used to, but I'm over it now.Great buy if you want a conservative, standard keyboard and don't want to turn your desktop into a light-up bubblegum machine.
I have some very old school devices that require a good quality serial cable without all the new fangled &#34;altered&#34; variations of serial cables and this did the trick. Thank you very much StarTech!
It wasn't worth the money. i found that if you really are going to invest in earphones then spend a little more and get quality ones. you do get what you pay for.
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.
This memory module installed like a charm in a 5-year old Dell Inspiron 1000 laptop. What's impressive, is that the laptop is only rated to recognize 512MB of RAM, but this module was recognized immediately with no issues at all. The laptop runs much quicker (as is generally the case after installing more RAM), and the memory continues to work well. This memory was a good upgrade at a reasonable price.
these things are great! they block out everything and the music sounds more alive than on regular headphones. they sit over the ears comfortably too.
This zipper case is actually padded with cheaper polyethylene foam--and only on the 2 large-panel faces of the bag only. The polyethylene foam panels are encased in a jacket of wafer-thin neoprene on the outside and nylon in the inside. Note that the edges of this bag are comprised solely of the thin neoprene/nylon shell, which I think most people would agree is not sufficient padding for your precious laptop.The only reason I don't give the ICON4-BLK bag a lower rating is that I've seen worse construction. Buyer beware--don't buy this bag sight unseen. Outer dimensions are 14.75 x 12.75 x 1.25 inches.
Works great! My Roademate would not work well in cloudy or tree covered areas with the built in antenna. It works fantastic now with this external antenna.
We ordered a spindle of 100 dvd's and so far half of them do not work. We get to the point in the middle of burning pictures or videos and there is an error indicating the disc is not good.I am not certain why but I have had this issue with Memorex in the past and thought it would be resolved by now.
used to beep at me. eat papers while i was trying to fax them. suck ink. once, i couldn't print because a cartridge was empty. seriously had to run across the street to the home depot to replace the cartridge. all the other cartridges were full.only irony about getting rid of it is that the inks are still full. $50 worth of ink sitting in the machine now that i have no desire to ever use again.oh, another irony for vista users. the drivers on this thing loaded and worked well. brother wants to get you up and running so you can inky, dinky do$$$$$$$$$$$.
These Verbatim 80 minute/700MB Digital Vinyl CD-R's are THE grooviest things to hit the market for people OVER 30 that actually REMEMBER the old 45 RPM vinyl singles!A recordable disc designed after the popular and groovy 45-rpm record format with a black and white label that you can print or buy Verbatim's #B0000TFC9A and print up some 70's look labels! Or, Verbatim now has a 10 pack of METAL vinyl CD-R's - #B0001CJCCO. 5 of Gold and 5 of platinum. Or a color coded 10 pack - #B00006SCKB. ALSO VERY GROOVALICIOUS!All of these eye-catching discs are a great way to save LP collections, burn your personal music mix or even make a FAR OUT business presentation.These CD-R's include Verbatim's original Azo Blue technology for superior audio writing performance on CD burners and broad read compatibility on car CD players, home audio systems, and portable CD players. Digital Vinyl CD-R's are protected with a dual-layer anti-scratch coating that safeguards data for years to come and are backed by Verbatim's Lifetime Warranty.I have bought and burned over 75 of these great CD-R's and haven't had problem ONE with them. They are a GREAT and FUN product!So grab a 50 pack and enjoy the look of a blast from the past!Highly RECOMMENDED!Happy Burning!
Spread it on, attach your heat-sink and your all done. Without doing an analysis on its properties, there is not much to say about a thermal compound. My processor is cool so the compound must be doing its job.
I've had this camera for several years, My favourite things about this camera:It is durable, but not super heavy or huge. Easy to take on bicycle rides/snowshoeing/walking etc. The compact size makes it easy to take with you.It works very, very well. I've taken many thousands of pictures with this camera, it keeps working. I recommend getting the 50mm prime lens and the 35mm prime lens and a tripod/remote control and the flash they sell for this camera (don't just rely on the onboard flash.)My mother was a professional photographer many years ago and practically drools when she uses my D40. She thinks it works very well and takes nice pictures (especially when I have the 50mm prime lens on it.)One caveat: I think the price is too high on Amazon for a discontinued camera. Try your local camera store first. When I got mine new, when it was still in production, it was only around $400 and that was in uber expensive CANADA.
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.
This is my first cb radio and it has been a learning process, but I love using it. I finally have it setup the way I want it and it works great. Mr Electric
This is great! It was very simple to use (once I found a tip from another online user on HOW since there are no directions!) For anyone who is wondering...On my Nikon D50, I had to hit the "timer" button 3 times until the remote icon appeared without the timer icon. I would think that would be about the same on other models.I did have a little trouble getting it to trigger the shutter if I was more than 8 ft away. It worked great for doing some self-portraits!
This is a great lens. The image quality is very good for the price and the stabilization is great. I have taken some of my best photos with this lens.
This thing is selling in the Best Buy with $53.33 + tax. I bought that in here for under $40 with free super saver shipping in Jan. It's working very well until now with my SonyEricsson K800i.
I found that it took longer than I expected to receive my "two day" delivery time. Unfortunately I did not keep the item. I found that my current hard drive had been "partitioned" coming from the factory and that I still had plenty of memory without the new purchase. Overall, I was very pleased to find this quality of an external hard drive, and that level of warranty for such a reasonable price. I have not found a deal to equal this price. Wish that I had needed the extra storage space.
I find the Koskin to be very quality-looking, more than the nylon. This 92-capacity case is the largest case I'd want to use, from the standpoint that when it's full, the case is pretty heavy, and when open there are so very many CDs in it. I chose 3 of these cases as opposed to 2 larger ones. I'm not very worried at the outset about CD scratches, b/c the data side of the CD slides smoothly against a soft plastic-fabric material that seems gentle on them. However, I'm only using this case for my doubles and car CDs, b/c I keep my originals in the CaseLogic 30-disc holder that holds jewel cases (it also is beautiful, although Nylon). I highly recommend this case!
That what I bought "Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter"So, It was first time trying to buy something through Amazon.com, I found is very easy and good prices, and planning to do all my future purchases through Amazon.Thank you AMAZON.COM.
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.
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)
While it took longer than 5 minutes, I was able to get the system set up for my desk top and my lap top in less than half an hour. Set up was easy and the system is working beyond expectation. The Microsoft replaces Linksys, which was a disappointment from the first instance; confusing set up and very poor customer support.
THIS IS AN AWESOME PRODUCT...WORKS WELL AND VERY CLEAR. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE.YOU ARE GETTING A NAME BRAND PRODUCT FOR A LOW COST...CANT GO WRONG
very awkward hood which by appearance is quite small. not sure if it acutally makes a difference and so far i've left it off the lens. not quick to get on and off.
As with all the other reviewers, I really like this camera. The optical viewfinder is excellent, especially for macro shots. The latest feature I have discovered is the ability to send images from the camera to my laptop via infrared (Jetsend). I also like the high-end approach of not over-processing the images in the camera. It is easy to process sharpness and saturation to your liking using Photoshop. There is an added plus to the 1600 X 1280 resolution. It creates an exact 8 X 10 image. Given the smaller resolution of this camera, it is nice that 8 X 10's requires no cropping at all...so all the pixels you capture are printed. The macro is fantastic and the flash throttles back well to give excellent exposure on macro shots. I also like the fact the camera can do time-lapse with no additional gadgets required.The remote control has either instant shot or 3 second delay. My Olympus has only a delayed remote so many times the shot is gone before the camera fires. My flash, an Olympus FL-40, works perfect in automatic mode with the HP. The camera must be set in manual mode but that is where you can really get creative. Thankfully, there is no silly movie capture feature. Did any of the reviewers mention that the LCD swings up so you can look down at the screen and compose the picture?If HP/Pentax wanted to put in a 4 or 5 mp CCD and charge over $1000 for this camera, I would be first in line to buy it. Even at the 2mp size, it is excellent. Plus now it is selling at a bargain price. My other camera, an Olympus E-100RS has its own set of advantages and so these two cameras are a perfect complement to each other.
This is my third Palm, so I am obviously sold on the usefulness of the little machines! If you are a busy person--not necessarily a BUSINESS person, but a person who has a busy life, and has to remember lots of information, keep lots of appointments, etc., I believe you will fall in love with these devices if you try them. I use mine for the traditional purposes of keeping track of appointments and recording phone numbers, but also to put reminders to myself in the future, such as &quot;rebalanace mutual funds in IRA&quot; twice a year. I also use this as a memory bank for odd little bits of information I may find useful, by recording the information in a note, along with several key words I will think of when I want to remember the specifics months later. I search for the keywords, and there is the note, displayed so I can see it.As to the specifics of this particular Palm, the two main advantages it has over the Palm V series are color, and the ability to use memory cards that can be inserted into the device. Bluntly, I am unimpressed with the color. You can use Palm m505 to display color photographs, but the display is not bright enough or large enough for this to be a good way to show off your pictures. I have hopes that the color will be useful when I acquire mapping software later, but I haven't done that yet.So far I haven't used the memory cards as anything but an expanded memory, but Palm and other providers are already offering memory cards with all sorts of programming included--Huge databases of tourist information on cities, maps, game programs, and all sorts of things. It looks like this will be good, if your needs extend to that.I highly recommend this product if you are buying your first PDA, or if you have a very old one (Palm III or something) you want to upgrade. If you have a Palm V or Palm Vx, I'd suggest waiting to upgrade unless you have a burning need for the memory cards.
When you spend 5 figures you expect good quality and good support. Oops, no, not from Zenith, which was bought out by LG of south korea a few years ago. The picture is bright, which is good, but there's distortion along the edges, and color reproduction is poor even after extensive adjustments using two leading adjustment software programs. Many people who watched mine commented on how &quot;fuzzy&quot; the picture looked. It's stylish, but falls flat in picture quality. I highly recommend against this poor product from a company with a poor reputation for poor customer support. Check out Cnet's rankings; get a Fujitsu or Panasonic or Sampo/Gateway if you are short on cash.
Purchased a Sony PS-LX350H to replace 25 year-old Technics belt drive turntable. The Sony appears to be one of the few Reasonably High Quality options for an Audio (as opposed to &quot;DJ&quot;) turntable in the sub-$200 (or even sub-$300) price range.If it runs as long as the Technics, will be quite a buy - for now this must be considered a &quot;preliminary&quot; report(!).Out-of-box Picks: Looks good (&amp; matches other Sony components in system); appears to be solidly built (&amp; comparatively Heavy); gold-plated RCA plugs with removable cables (a nice feature! - although cables themselves do NOT have gold plating, they can easily be replaced); built-in strobe w/slider pitch control; platter/mat combo appear higher quality than Technics.Out-of-box Nits: Gee, manuals have gotten Cheap looking &amp; provide Sparse information! Where is the overhang guide? CHEAP &quot;no-name&quot; cartridge (conical, bonded diamond), NOT properly mounted in included headshell (overhang / alignment guide would be helpful...).Notes: this is &quot;manual&quot; turntable: you lower &amp; raise the tonearm manually. Not as nice as &quot;semi-automatic,&quot; where you lower but turntable raises at end of LP. Manual is OK for 'active listening' - but you won't want to forget about a playing LP. At least the arm lifter works well - smooth in operation &amp; easy to control.It also has an &quot;S&quot; shaped tone arm, which takes a standard mount cartridge. P-mount might be more convenient, but there is more choice avail in std mount - Plus, I have two fine cartridges, each mounted in own headshell (will use the Sony-provided cartridge to play Really Old LPs / children's records!)- AND, can use existing overhang/alignment tool.There is no built in phono amp/equalizer, an issue for many modern 'home theater' receivers. (But you can buy an off-board unit at moderate cost if needed.)How does it work? Just fine, thank-you - using one of my existing cartridges, played parts of several LPs &amp; was rewarded with crisp sound &amp; no obvious noise (at realistic, but still moderate, listening levels). May not sound any BETTER than the old Technics did at one time, but speed control appears spot on &amp; songs sound as they &quot;should&quot; (Subjective, of course!).Controls all appear to work with precision, and strobe marks are easy to read / adjust. Two nits here: 1(Minor): Start/Stop button can be hit by mistake - but care should avoid; 2 (More Irritating): Anti-skate control is POORLY marked: you basically just ball-park it if setting between whole numbers. (Tracking force instructions are not intuitive - at least compared to Technics - but if you've done before will pose no problems.)These last two items are only of significant concern if you plan to switch cartridges on a routine basis (alas, something I traditionally do).Oh yes: The unit is taller than my Technics: so much so that there was no hope of using it with the supplied dust-cover. Unit is placed inside a cabinet, so cover not needed in this case, but might be an issue if your space is tight and you 'must' use dust-cover.Bottom line: only the poor markings on the anti-skate control are Truly disappointing, and then primarily because of usage within cabinet, AND personal preference of changing cartridges on a frequent basis. (Cabinet location makes Anti-skate setting doubly hard to confirm: if you can view from directly above, 'ballpark' will be Very Close, but placement within cabinet calls for flashlight &amp; mirror; will have to work in this!)The balance of the unit seems to work fine, and certainly sounds fine - which basically means that it doesn't add noise / speed inaccuracies, nor otherwise impede working of selected cartridge.To that extent, it is all that one could hope for, and looks good to boot.Other units considered included: new Technics belt drive; Music Hall; Stanton; Gemini, &amp; several others (at least &quot;looked at&quot; everything I could find in the sub-$500 range - though budget never called for exceeding $400...). If you eliminate the cheap &quot;impulse buy&quot; models - which includes some brand name items, such as the 'entry' Technics - and draw a fairly strict upper price point (say, under $300), there are not a lot of choices left. Now specify Standard Mount Cartridge, and focus upon basic Audio Performance and Controls - as opposed to &quot;DJ&quot; performance &amp; controls - and your choices really narrow. The Sony PS-LX350H is arguably the best among those that remain, although differing priorities could yield a different alternative.
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
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 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!
the reason i purchased this item was because i didn't want to get a headset with headphones and a mic. Since i dont really like most of the options there are out there with the headphones mics. i figured i could buy them seperatly and i could have a higher quality headphone. So i bought this desktop microphone. It seemed fine, I tried test recording a few seconds on my computer and played it back and it sounded fine. the problem was when i connected to skype, all my friends told me if i was boiling water. seeing that i don't have a stove let alone a pot to boil water in my room i was a bit interested as to why they told me this.when they told me this my room was completely quiet, there couldn't be anything that could make that noise. i figured it was the mics fault. the microphones rod feels really flimsy and could break at any moment. the button to mute the mic worked..... sometimes since it would get stuck on the on position when you pushed it or it wouldn't go all the way up so it would stick to the off position. it would pick up pretty much every little sound in the room at least it excelled at that. i returned the product and now im using a logitech 910 webcam for a microphone, which my friends say i sound much better and they can see me in 720p on skype. Overall i wouldn't recommend this product for anyone, maybe i was just unlucky and my mic was defective.
I have been using this brand of battery for years.They work as they should and have a great warranty.
I dont know what reviewer L. Maxey has been smoking, but hands down, the Creative Zen Micro Photo is a vastly SUPERIOR product to the Ipod...flash player or otherwise. Simply do your homework people and notice the many, many features that the Zen Photo offers compared to the Ipod. FM TUNER, RECORDER, CALENDAR, REMOVABLE, RECHARGEABLE battery (unlike iPods--where you will have to pay to have it shipped and repaired by the factory), AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, you can use it with Rhapsody To Go, which offers YOU, the user, basically EVERY album in its collection (current and past)for a set monthly fee of about $14.95. None of this "PAY PER SONG" BS that iTunes forces on you. Why pay $.99 to download a song when you can load your ZEN with all the latest albums---AS MANY AS YOU WANT---for a set monthly fee?? It comes in 10 different colors to fit whatever your particular taste is, and has a sweeeeeet cool BLUE glow when its on or when you navigate the controls. This player simply offers more bang for the buck. All in all, it's pretty clear cut to me what the superior product is... go do the research and find out for yourself.
It ran well as a VCR but we only recorded 6 disks and watched a few DVDs and it ceased to function.I popped the case open and all the vents for cooling are blocked by pieces of plastic or metal braces.The one inadequate cooling fan is isn't enough to suck the heat out of the device so it simply cooks itself to death after a few uses.I'm going to save up and buy a Sony Combo.
We went to Paris lugging around a heavy Canon EOS Elan -- how I wish I had purchased the Stylus Epic before our trip! This tiny camera is great to take everywhere, and its protective case is water-resistant, meaning you can pop it into your pants pocket and not worry about it. The lens quality is excellent. Photos are tack-sharp and some are very difficult to distinguish between those taken with my Elan. I would recommend this camera to my friends.
Bought similar Kaboom about 10 years ago--it totally rocked! Excellent sound and build quality. It was dropped several times and kept working. This new one is made of cheaper plastic in places the old Kaboom had a rubber material. Sound quality is not as good, and I definitely wouldn't expect this one to take a hard fall and not get smashed. But still the best of what's out there. It's nice to have the ability to play MP3 discs.
I had a very difficult time finding a remote to control my Sony Dream Station. Even other Sony remotes fell short. Not this one! Very customizable. For the money, I don't think you'll find a better remote. The help screens are especially nice. I was running with it in only 10 minutes (including installing software). I only had to make one modification, but that was because I was trying to program it from my memory of where I plugged everything in, rather than actually looking at the inputs on my system.The only downfall I see is that I need to connect and log into the Logitech Harmony website to make changes. I would prefer a client on my computer (with online updates) instead of the website. It's not like changes are critical, but what happens if the website is down, or my Internet connection is down? No changes.
This H 201 is an outstanding performer compared to the analog rotary tuner it replaced. The LCD display can be read without glasses(Big). The 5 AM and FM presets are wonderful. At 5 A.M., this zeroes into the freq and pulls even weak signals really well. If this lasts over 10 years, which I expect, it will justify its cost and performance. mnbigjohn.
I used this digital camera on a trip to Miami and was very pleased with its performance. What I liked most was the ability to customize my photograph according to light condition, object, etc...if I wanted to, or just use the auto setting feature of the camera. If you want a certain shot to come out a certain way and you are confident that you can do that, then this camera will allow you to do that. If you don't want to mess with that, then just use the auto setting that will balance everything out. The pictures are clear, crisp, and well lit. The flash is great. Just keep in mind that there is a small delay between picture taking. The SD card slot is easily located, battery life is excellent. Another good point is the small size: small enough to fit in your pocket, and use only one hand to take pictures if you want, but still large enough so that even large hands like mine (size XXL gloves)can access the buttons clearly, evenly, and without mistakes. Although the complete instructions manual is more of a tome than a manual, the quick reference card helps out quite a bit. Skimming the manual, if not reading it entirely, is strongly suggested to get the most out of this camera. After that, it's a snap. I definitely recommend this camera for everyday and some higher end applications, although I wouldn't use it for photo-critical situations and circumstances. Thats a job for a high-end professional camera. Try it, you'll like it.
I just purchased and set up this printer several hours ago. Being on a Mac (OS 10.4.7), I found set up occurred easily and quickly. First, I followed the 14-step "Start Here" poster. Once the software was loaded, it transferred from CD and ran through its installation application quickly (about 10 minutes).In my set-up, the C4180 is connected by USB cable to a G5 iMac. I also have a G4 PowerBook and both machines are connected by wireless network. Copying, scanning and printing from the iMac was successful. But to print over the wireless network required that I activate Printer Sharing from the Internet & Network > Sharing preferences (accessed from the System Preferences). Once this was done on the iMac, the C4180 showed up as a printer on the remote PowerBook.One hitch occurred during scanning. I placed a map on the glass and used HP's Photosmart Studio to control the scan settings. I set the scan to 200 dpi and enlarged the preview frame to scan the whole image. After clicking OK a warning came up that I didn't have enough memory to complete the task (I had 1.5 GB of RAM and no other software running). So I brought up Photoshop and controlled the scan from there. No problems (and the scan completed at 200 dpi). I'll have to return to Photosmart Studio and dig into how it works.For ease of set-up and immediate gratification, this printer fulfills my needs and meets my expectations perfectly.
I'm no computer expert. I just want the thing to work when I press and click on stuff. So far, this router seems to be letting me do all I need to do a lot faster than the last one I had. Would recommend.
Needing a quick fix to connect a laptop to a home network, I hustled down to the local Walmart to pick up a laptop wireless card. They had two choices, the Blitzz card and a Linksys card. Since the Blitzz was about 2/3 the price of the Linksys, if went for it.Setting up was a breeze, after installing the software, I placed the card in my laptop. It was instantly recognized. Then I was asked which network I wanted to join. Simple as that.I have only had the card for a day, so I cannot attest to the durability of the item. The reception is great. I have taken it about 100 feet away from the Microsoft B base that I purchased, with an excellent signal.
I got this as a deal for $20 and I use it as a regular DVD player at home (connected to my TV) and a portable one when I am on the road. Battery is decent. It can use any DC power (at the appropriate voltage) also due to its design. Only little problem.... remote doesnt have a volume control.. but then many DVD players dont.
actually i like this backpack. It has a lot of compartment that u can put a lot of thing inside this bag and good quality too. I recomended this backpack
Not a fast lens, but for the price you get alot. IS is great. Optics great
I ordered this for my mom on the advice and identification she sent me. Looked right, but turned out to be an error. I write the review mostly to send my appreciation to Amazon for their efficient return and credit. I order a lot from Amazon, and their service on this was great!
I searched for months looking for a portable radio that didn't look or sound ike a cracker can, and could put out a decent sound that I could "feel"... I'm impressed! It's design looks very appealing and rugged, the base is incredible. The CD player works like a gem, and yeah, don't have anymore problems with mp3 or other formatted/burned discs. The 4 preset equalizer settings works for me just fine! I could favor some added tweeters for more precision clarity, but overall, i'm more than satisfied with the quality of the sound. Especially with the option for switching to the (ACS) Active Clarity Sound feature which comes in handy when I listen to my "Hawaiian" cd's burnt in the mp3 format, (which means alot of base and acoustic strings enhancing the vocals).Last night was my "oldies but goodies" night, as you know, they digitally remasterd these ancient recordings. I must say, the sound reproduction on this box was pretty darn good! And as I write this review, I am listening to the radio, I have NO PROBLEMS, (as some reviewer's made mention), tuning in to FM stations. Perhaps Hawaii is not as flooded with air frequencies as most other places. I live near metropolitan Honolulu where most of all modern Hawaii is centralized. It's clear, its filling the air with sound in my living room and sounds as panoramic and harmonic as my $2000 plus home theater system! (and only 52watts of power?) I save on my electric bill AND prolong the life of my theater system, not to mention No more tripping of my wires with my A/C running.I guess the only drawbacks that I may have, (not to be taken as negative) is they could have built in a carry handle for better handling instead of the strap that comes with. And the darn thing IS heavy when the batteries are in!!! But I don't mind it because I knew to get a real boombox, you'd have to compromise wieght and size for quality sound and portability. Other than that, I am very happy with my purchase, even more because of Amazon's FREE Super Saver Shipping to HAWAII!!! and my company gift certificate of a hundred dollar's which allowed me to get this baby for only $132.80. Yeah, I lucked out and treated myself to an upgrade coz I DESERVE IT!So, if you're out there looking and can't decide on that tiny $80 portable radio with a panoramic sound, or this panoramic sound with the extra boom? or if you're looking for a portable sound that can host a gathering of friends and not a party of one or two?My Advice is?...... "GET IT", YOU WON'T BE SORRY!(UPDATE... 10/21/06)I want to let people know that during the recent quake in Hawaii, we experienced a State-wide power failure and this boombox was a life-line of minute to minute information during the duaration thereof.A month and a half before the quake, I inserted a brand new pack of 10 D sized batteries into the boombox for a trip to visit my grandmother's (recently passed) gravesite. I've been planting grass and maintaining it as often as I can, to the sounds of Hawaiian music playing, her favorite, (with base at level 4) as is the main reason for the purchase of this radio. I probably played it for an hour or so, went home and probably played another hour or so at home since.Well, everyone knows that if you turn the base up, more juice from your batteries will be evaporated faster right? Well, I turned down the base to the lowest and my boombox gave me continuous coverage from about 7:30 am till about 9pm that night when our power came back on. Unbeleivable for such a big radio.My point is, I appreciate this BoomBox more than ever now. The wisest, most practical, most versitile investment i've made for the year!Hope this helps those of you who are tossed with questions/compromise of battery useage and quantity.P. LucasHawaii 2006
I recently purchased the c530 Garmin and I am pretty satisfied with it. The screen still is hard to see with the sunlight directly on it. I have used it to navigate to several locations and for the most part I am happy with the route that is chosen. On one occasion it missed a turn, not sure why. I would still recommend this product.
Mine didn't work. I see a lot reviews saying theirs did (which is why I bought this), but mine had a bad connector on one end which made the signal cut in and out. Just mentioning it, because I'll be spending a few extra bucks for a brand name next time, and maybe you'll want to also, just to avoid the hassle of a cable that might show up broken like mine did.-m
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 router was a replacement for a D-Link router that lasted for over 2 years. The only reason I got a new one was because the wireless feature needed rebooting every time I connected to it. Linksys router functionally failed completely after only 30 days. I thought I had learned my lesson about Linksys (Cisco) years ago. Replaced it with another D-link router from Fry's. 2 years is a resonable time period but 30 days is ridiculous. Fortunately Amazon allowed me to return it and refunded my money.
I took my Canon Video camera on a cruise and I was great not to have to bring the big charger that came with the camera.
The sound is better in the previous versi&oacute;n and really isn't 160 GB. The truth is that the capacity is around the 140 GB. Wherever, the coverflow characteristic is great. A good quality product.
Good product. I think it would be a better mouse if it had a scroll wheel.
I was skeptical at first that I would find the kind of difference in sound quality people are talking about in reviews here. I'm skeptical no more; these things are absolutely amazing. The difference between the run-of-the-mill earbuds that came with my Dell Jukebox and these are remarkable and immediately noticeable. The E3Cs also considerably more comfortable, and the external sound isolation (elimination, almost) is a potential benefit in many situations, and certainly contributes to the intimacy of the experience of the E3Cs.As far as sound, the improvement in quality is immediately recognizable; as I said, I didn't really believe, thought it might have been a case of the emporer's clothes or snooty audiophile syndrome - buy something expensive then justify it by convincing yourself it's great then raving publicly. But I'm a gadget freak and a musician, so I had to try. I am resolutely converted. There is significantly more depth, tonal separation, clarity, articulation, frequency coverage. It sounds as if the musicians are in your head. It's not hype that you will hear things in the music you haven't heard; it's subtle, but definitely true. Another reviewer said it fairly well: if you take your music seriously enough to spend thousands on CDs and equipment, then the investment in decent earphones for your portable equipment is nominal in contrast.I can see how it could take a little experimenting with the different earpieces to get the optimal experience of these things. While I was originally a little offput by the prospect, now that I've had some chance to experiment, I'd say I like the flexibility, I'd go so far to say necessity. The medium size soft rubbery ones fit my ear well, but the small size didn't and felt like they'd fall out, and the sound quality was noticeably less improved with the wrong size. At this point, I'm partial to the sound quality of the foam, although the soft rubber ones seem a bit more comfortable. I'm so addicted that I just order the Triple-flang ones as an experiment.How good do I think these are? Not only were they worth every penny, but when the funds are present, I'll be buying a set of the significantly more expensive E5C's. Shure has made a believer out of me.
I mounted the Bogen-Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release on a 3-section Manfrotto monopod. The head, like the monopod, is extremely solid and the quick release safety provides a very secure attachment. I believe that the quick release plate works with all other Bogen-Manfrotto quick release heads. If you're looking for a tripod head, I'd recommend something like the 486RC2 Compact Ballhead, but the 3229 tilt-swivel head is ideal for use with a monopod.
This is the only permanently angled surge suppressor that I found, which is great behind furniture.The spacing of the plug-ins is large enough for two block transformers on each side (one right-side up and the other upside down).I had one fail during a power failure and received excellent service and quick replacement. It was replaced at no cost, I only had to ship back the defective unit.
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 got this to replace a plate on a Bushnell tripod that looked very similar, and it turns out to be the same. Very snug hold.
The sound is fine and the whole thing is actually quite comfortable.. But terrible quality. Because it was cheap, I bought two, expecting a short life span of about a year or two. Both broke within a short period of time. The first broke within a month, the second broke within two months. And I didn't use them so hard. What a waste of time, if not much money. Another example why buying cheap stuff does not pay off eventually. I would not recommend this to anyone.
The wire does not seem thick enough to be 8 gauge. I went with Rockford Fosgate wiring kit. Better quality!
The products is a good one. The price is a great value for what you get compared to purchasing retail. Perfect for my need.
We are a small company with 6 employees and 4 workstations. We needed a hardware firewall and from the reviews this seemed like a good product. After 8 hours of trouble shooting with 3 different OS, the internet connection was still unreliable. This was a few days after getting the shipment. Finally we resorted to calling Netgear customer support. After a total of 1 hour on hold it was finally determined that A: the unit was malfunctioning and should be replaced. and B: we would have to pay for shipping in both directions and wait about two weeks to get a replacement. In this day and age that kind of customer support wears pretty thin. We opted to return for a refund and look at other brands.
This case is slightly bigger than what I needed for my portable hard drive (western digital passport), but it still works well & holds everything. No big complaints.
The Polk Audio RM6900 5.1 cnannel home theater Speaker System has proved to live up to its reputation. I tried out several speaker systems in that class including the Bose Acoustimass 6 and 10 and found a clear difference. The Polk of course being superior in all aspects. It was very easy to assemble but required speaker wires that was not supplied with it (unlike Bose). The set up was quite simple and step by step assembly is provided.The transaction was effortless and the merchandice was shipped promptly. When I purchased the product it was priced at $999 but it dropped to $799 a week later. I contacted Amazon and they refunded the difference without any questions.ZG
When you're dealing with RAM this old (and a computer old enough to use it), all that ends up mattering is that it works. This RAM does work, and much faster than expected. There were no installation woes (the ease of installation greatly depends on the computer it's being installed in; I installed mine in a Dell Latitude C610), but this RAM is greatly overpriced. Even scarier, the Amazon price of $45 was the lowest price for any gigabyte of PC3200 I could find. At $45 per gigabyte, this RAM better be good!
Product is unsupported by Creative. I have a bigger head and they are uncomfortable to wear. Also, not working - though shown as connected. Not clear if they can be used with a bluetooth link seperate from the converter provided - which may be my problem. But as I said, not working and not supported.Dell also refuses to accept return.
I can no longer find this item. It is a refill so you don't always have to pay the extra to purchase the entire cartridge. If anyone knows where the refills can still be found please let me know.
Our children and grandchildren live in Utah and we rarely see them so we made arrangements this year to "visit" via Webcam at our local daughter's home on Christmas day. We got sick and didn't make the trip, so we bought this Webcam after Christmas to see and talk to them from via home computer.Logitech, a trusted name in the electronics industry, has produced a pretty good little gadget that's easy to install and use, assuming you download and use the same messanger service as your visitors. That's not hard, of course. We use Yahoo! messanger.The Carl Zeiss Optics picture quality on this cam is OK but no great shakes. People can be a little fuzzy or distorted unless they sit quite close to the cam and color isn't always true. The sound is similar and there can be a delay between people's moving lips and what they said to you depending on traffic on the Web at the moment, according to our grandson who is a former computer and electronics salesman and tinkerer. He helped us buy and install this cam.The cam comes with some features my wife and I may never use. One is a feature to change your appearance. You can direct the software to tell your visitors you look like a shark or a bunch of other things.The one thing you need to beware when purchasing is the short cord from the cam to the USB connection on your computer. I haven't measured it but it appears to be only 30-36 inches. If you want to move the cam around the house when you talk to people or for any other reason, you'll need an extension.We did not buy ours through Amazon but we should have; we paid almost $100 compared to the price cited here. All things considered, this does the job for us, the relatively high cost we paid didn't break us, and it is simple to install and get going with it. I'm sure this will give us months, perhaps years, of satisfying connections to our kids and grandkids five states away and who knows who else in the future? For these reasons, I'd recommend this for anyone considering such a purchase.
My son loved these for comfort and great sound. I, his mom, loved them because the sound did not bleed through!
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.
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.
Received this TV today, in white, for the kitchen. It is amazing for the price. It's perfect for the kitchen. So many features I didn't realize I would be getting. I put it on auto scan to pick out the channels and believe it or not -- I'm picking up channels that usually require a cable box. Also, this item arrived only 3 days after I ordered it. Thanks Amazon.
I purchased this product for a tv that is not connected to cable. I use it with a converter box. Quick hook up - just plugged it into the back of the converter box. So far, it has provided me with clear beautiful digital reception. I just set it up and placed it in back of the tv so I don't really see it. I have not touched or adjusted it since I set it up. It has a knob for fine tuning, but have not used that feature. I'm also very happy that you do not have to plug this antenna in to an electrical outlet like the amplified models. Apparently it's not necessary. Also, let's face it - you can't beat the price. I'm happy with this purchase.
These speakers sound amazing. Very loud and yet crystal clear. The build quality of these seems very good. Chrome basket and a protective cover on the magnet. The blue lights on the tweeters are cool. (IMO) Lights up the footwells of my car at night. If you want great sound and build quality, get a pair of these. You wont be disappointed.
I purchased a Zelman Notebook Cooler to use with my Dell Latitude D630. The Latitude had been running quite hot, strangely enough not from the battery but rather from the area near the top of the keyboard. This area includes, but is not limited to, the fan. I was concerned that the heat would eventually damage the computer, so I researched every type of cooler I could find. My criteria was one that was well enough made to look like it would last, did the job, and was not ridiculously heavy. Price didn't much matter, since any cooler is a lot cheaper than a new computer.The Zelman was the only one I found that met the criteria. I've had it several weeks now, and it has been doing a great job right from the beginning. Some people have complained that it is heavy. Well yes, it probably is a bit heavier than a piece of cheap plastic, but the weight is still only a fraction of that of the computer with a larger battery in it. I don't carry it very far, so weight has not been a problem at all.One thing to note. I haven't priced them since I bought it, but at that time the unit in black was cheaper than the version in white. I have no idea why. They are absolutely identical except for the color.
I think this modem should be great! But, I use the att internet in SF. Those two can not work together well. So, u'd better check that before u order it.
HA! This is the easiest MP3 player to use, which is good because I am electronically challenged (STUPID!). The sound quality is fantastic! It is very economical, 2 GB's! I am not familiar with the other brands and this is my first electronic toy, with that said, OUTSTANDING!If you are one of those people who don't need to be frugal with money and is an electronic whiz...go get yourself an 8GB ipod...but if you want a rugged, high quality sound, easy to use, great value for the money...this is what you want!
Works perfectly out of the box. computer sleeps fine with card reader still inserted!!! Perfect replacement reader for my MBP vs. my Powerbooks pc slot card reader.
Bought X83 because my space insufficient for three separate devices. Returned it in 11 days. Nearly drove me nuts trying to install (I hadn't heeded reviews that said installation &quot;difficult&quot;). White stripes across bw and color copies; email tech support said clean cartridges. Didn't help. Had earlier telephoned tech support when printer wouldn't communicate after I installed USB hub; held wire 35 mins and was told X83 won't support hub (though no warning in manual). When email tech support said now telephone tech support since email instructions to clean cartidges hadn't helped, couldn't face another interminable wait and returned this miserable instrument, the manufacturer of which gives equally lousy support. Yuk!
Thought I was buying a higher grade of Fuji but it is plain. Still Fuji is good and you can't buy it across the counter anymore so I am just glad to have it.
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
At first, I was only going to give it 1 star, but then I changed my mind and gave it 2 because it's an okay player...just not the one for me.Wow! Was I the only one who didn't know that the Zune was as big as the old cellular-bag phone? Let me say that it was huge, clunky, big and everything I never wanted in an MP3 player.I have a Zen MicroPhoto 4 GB that has lasted for more than 3 years. I was ready to step up my game and tried the new Zen - Error! - I bought 3 of them and all 3 broke, froze, wouldn't turn back on...you name it. I quickly sent them all back.I figured I'd try the 'well-known' Zune and for the same price of an 8 GB, I'd get 30GB. Well...I kept it for 2 days and then sent it back.Pros: 30 GB! I'd never run out of space for downloadsCool radio feature that shows the songs playingGreat background/wall paperTouch screen like capabilitiesI'm sure it had other cool features that I never got toCons: Huge!! I mean, big like it wouldn't fit into any pocketsCan only buy music from Zune market placeNot compatible w/Windows Media Player 11It was a messOnce my return is cleared, I'm buying the Sony 8 GB and I'll let you know.
I recommend this products but today may Concorde not use more but it is good when I have 6 years ago
Are you shocked by the price of this printer? I was, and in fact was sceptical enough to go to the Canon technical website to find out "what's the catch?". I found there was no catch. This printer uses the same X25 toner cartridge, and has the same output specs, as the highly-ranked Canon MF5550 (see the review in PC Magazine, August 2004). I surmised the two printers share the same "engine". So I bought the MF3110, despite the suspiciously low price. And now I'm very happy -- this is the real McCoy! The print quality matches any laser printer you've ever used, and the machine is FAST -- earlier today I queued up a 36 page print job (a PDF of a US Patent) and it was done by the time I had made a cup of tea in the microwave.The scanner and copier functions work fine. The scanner is 1200x2400 optical, 9600x9600 interpolated (who needs 9600 DPI??!!), with 48-bit color depth.The negatives? The bundled OmniPage OCR software is a stripped down version. It works, but the snazziest features (like direct reading of PDF files) are disabled, because OmniPage wants you to upgrade to their $150 "pro" version. Still, for something like extracting text from a newspaper clipping or magazine page, the included version works fine.Double-sided printing is do-able, but it takes some care if you want to print a lot of pages. First you print the even pages, then you reload them into the paper cassette with a certain orientation. The key is to make the stack neat otherwise the printer complains (it didn't jam or skip pages, but a warning message comes up on the LCD). If you have only a few pages to print double-sided, the easiest way is to feed the 2nd round through the single-page feeder slot (which also prints envelopes).This is a really nice multi-function printer if you like super-crisp text, or if you need to print dozens of pages at one go & don't want to wait forever. And of course it's nice to use as a stand-alone copier even if the computer is turned off.
i got this item a few months ago and what a deal. ilooked around for other camera backpacks, and wasshocked to find some of them costing 100s of dollars.come on its a back pack with some velcro straps. sowhen i found the canon i was very pleased. i was ableto fit my 20D with Bg-e2 grip still attached, 4 lensand lots of other parts in this pack with no problems.it looks nice and the build quality is very good. lotsof straps for other stuff, its soft and padded in theright places. for the money is one of the best outthere.
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.
... . 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. ...!
This DVD Doctor is complete garbage. I had bought it awhile back (unfortunately so long ago, I had to contact the manufacturer to get my money back) thinking it would be good to have in case I have a problem with a DVD or CD. Anyway, I had a DVD that jammed and skipped. After carefully cleaning the DVD, the problem persisted. I whipped out my DVD Doctor, assembled it, and tried to use it. The wheel buckled and would not turn correctly. I called the manufacturer (remember it was purchased long ago and couldn't be returned). Instead of allowing me to return it, they sent me two new replacement wheels. Okay. All well and good. I got the replacement wheels and they, happily, did not buckle. I followed the directions to the letter. Now, instead of the DVD jamming and skipping at certain places . . . IT DOES NOT PLAY AT ALL!!!!!!!!! This product is pure junk and I would not only never recommend it to anyone, I would steer clear of any and all Digital Innovation products. I now have a completely ruined DVD (which I also cannot return since it was bought more than ninety days ago) and this piece of junk - which is going right into the trash where it belongs. Do yourself a favor - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT OR ANYTHING MADE BY DIGITAL INNOVATIONS!!!!! As you can see by the reviews, it's a 50/50 crapshoot on whether it will work or not or even further destroy your CD/DVD!
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.
claims its an 8 gauge but its more like a 16 gauge. 16 gauge is more like a 22 gauge. good as a starter kit. you get what you pay for. the outer coating is the gauge type thickness but the wires are half the size they are supposed to be.
Good price, it work perfect on my MOTO Q phone.
This is my first portable DVD player. After reading reviews on many different players, looking at the actual players at different stores, and reading descriptions on manufacturer's websites, I finally decided on this one. At that time it was difficult to find many reviews on the LS55 and it isn't readily available in most stores around where I live. I was taking a chance on this one as I did not have much to compare it to other than the LS50, which is very similar in size and shape. I am very much a Sony enthusiast, but found that this Panasonic player has many features to compete with. Here's what I like and dislike about the player.The picture quality on this player is very nice and I haven't had any problems with dead pixels. The picture is a little dark, but easy to correct with the brightness or cinema control which enables you to sharpen darker scenes or enhance the scene's a/v quality. One of the most convenient qualities about this player is that it can swivel the screen in almost any angle forward or back, or to lie almost flat against the bottom half of the player. It does not swivel to lie perfectly flush against the bottom half of the player, which is not really important but good to know if you're spending your money on this player. Controls on the player are easy to use, however I would have liked to have more of the remote functions as easy to reach on the actual player itself. I don't think I would ever be far enough from the player to have to use the remote. The remote itself is simple to use as every function is labeled, but is the size of a full sized remote. This may be good as it's harder to misplace, but it takes up space if you're traveling around or storing it. I would have like to have a smaller more compact remote. Even without the remote, navigating DVD menus is simple with the direction control on the player itself. The blue LED on the player which brightens the up/down/left/right control is able to be set to be turned off.Video out is excellent. It can be set to 4:3 pan&scan;, 4:3 letterbox, or 16:9 widescreen. Unfortunatly this must be set before playing the movie in the player's main setup screen. On the player itself, there is a button to change the monitor mode from normal to full to zoom. The A/V out cord is composite. The manual does show that there are S-Video adapters as well as optical adapters, but these must be purchased separately. I don't see the sense in it because they are shown to be plugged into the same outputs as the composite output cord.DVD+R/W's, DVD-RW's, CD-R/W's all work flawlessly. I had no trouble playing mp3's from a CDR, but have not yet tried mp3's from a DVD+/-R. It played video CD's well, but could not read DiVX or other formats in a data CD. I think I will be using VirtualDub to convert some movies. I don't understand why the manual says that it doesn't play DVD+R's when it actually does.Maybe I read the technical description of the player on Amazon's site incorrectly, but I somehow thought that this player had 1 video input. It doesn't. It does have 1 video output, 1 audio output, and 2 headphone outputs. You could count the FM tuner as another audio output as well. I haven't had the time to try the FM tuner yet.Battery life IS in fact excellent, which is the main reason that I decided on this player. What is the point of having a portable DVD player if it can't even play an entire movie or two without having to be plugged into an outlet? I haven't tried to use the player for the 10 hours that it says it will, but I have used it for over 6 hours without a problem. The power cord is lightweight and comes in 2 sections, one length to plug into an outlet, and the other that is the small 'brick' (~4.5x2x1") that begins with the brick with another length of cord that plugs into the player. I know it sounds like complaining, but the long battery life comes with a slight imperfection. The battery makes the player longer (depth wise), when the player is flat on the table facing you. I would have to say a little more than half an inch. It also lifts the entire back of the player higher (about 1/4 inch) off of whatever flat surface it is resting on. This makes the player tilt toward you, but not so that it's a problem because of the easy tilting of the display. It just makes the player not seem as sleek as it could be if it had a battery that was flush with dimensions of the player itself. I suggest looking at a display model if possible first to see if it may affect your decision on purchasing the player.Overall, I like this player very much as it is convenient to have wherever and whenever I choose to watch a movie. It's been difficult to find a case for the player, but there is a promotion from Panasonic going on until March (2005) for a FREE case + car adapter. I just wish that I had the case when I purchased the player because I'm paranoid about carrying the player without one. I hope this review helps as I've tried to describe the features that I did not find in other reviews. I WOULD buy this portable again knowing these features.
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.
This product is the best. I showed it to a friend of mine who changed his entire car stereo to be able to listen to his Ipod in the car and he said he felt bad!!! Well, I feel very good because I spend a lot of time in my car, and my music goes with me. I have a 5Gen 30Gig Ipod and a Ipod Mini, both of them sound great.
First pair I bought lasted almost 2 years before the right side earphone quit working completely. Shure replaced them under warranty with a refurbished pair. Second pair lasted almost 1 year before the left side earphone quit working completely. Shure replaced them under warranty with a refurbished pair. Third pair lasted approximately 1.5 years before the right side earphone quit working. Shure will not replace the third pair because they only warranty their warranty replacements for 1 year. Overall the sound quality is very good, however if you are active while wearing them don't expect them to last. I expected much more durability from this Shure product considering the price.
No human eyes can tell the difference between 1080i and p. I have seen them side to side and there is no difference! While it is not bleeding edge, you will love this set. The picture is astounding and vivid. I hooked it up to regular rabit ears and it had no problem with local channels at 1st auto program. I paid $999.00 for this TV and got a great deal (after thanksgiving - black friday sale). The stand is fine when you consider the weight of the TV (100 lb) and works fine when you turn the TV. No one is going to turn this fast... due to size.
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.
Exceptionally rich, deep bass and a remarkably wide frequency response. Designed for those with refined musical acuity. Portable, lightweight.
Well, it's a backpack and it carries all your camera stuff. If that's what you're looking for, then I'd definitely recommend this. Not much else to say, really. It does exactly what its supposed to do, and does it well. Seems like very nice quality materials, and put together strong and sturdy. I have an extra battery grip for my Digital Rebel which makes it a little chunkier and, therefore, more awkward to fit in - but nothing insurmountable or unusable. Can't find anything wrong with it, and it works perfectly for what I need - so I can't give it any less thant the full five stars.
Great price point, video quality is up there. If you are on a budget go for it.
At first I was skeptical about getting this cable after reading so many reviews. But got it anyway b/c the price was great and I am glad I bought it. It is great, quality is very good and makes a difference on my hdtv. Planning to get another one.
I have a Home Theater Master remote now, that is far better than the sony to use with my 4DTV and dish set up.
This book is full of a lot of really good information. It is actually more like a digital photography encyclopedia. It is both a primer on digital photography and on processing digital images. I really like it except for these significant flaws:1. The images used for the examples in Photoshop are not available for download. I've bought many books on Photoshop, but they have always included image files, either by download or on a CD, so you could work through the examples.2. The information appears in a 600x800 resolution window. There's no way to resize it, making it difficult to read on a high resolution monitor.3. Although Photoshop Elements 4.0 has been out for a while, this product only goes as far as version 3.4. Fifty bucks, I think, is way high for an e-book.As a source of good information on digital imaging and processing, this product is top notch. If they were to lower the price to $30, provide support for higher resolution monitors, update it to the current Photoshop software, and include images for the tutorials, I would give it a 5 star rating without hesitation. Until that happens, it only deserves 2 stars.
I PURCHASED THIS TO USE WITH MY TV IN MY NEW GAZEBO AND IT WORKS GREATGET QUITE A FEW CHANNELS WITH IT OUT OF DOORS. IT GETS A LOT OF USE.
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.
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.
The sound quality is POOR. I have used transmitters before, but this one is so quiet that you have to turn your stereo up all the way to hear it and when you do that the sound is terrible. No matter what station or setting I have it on. I wish I had bought something different.
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.
This is my first digital camera and I'm pleased with its size and quality of photos for such a small thing. I like that I can keep it in my purse and I'm waiting for that opportunity to take an award winning photo....I'd recommend this camera for anyone wanting a small easy camera
While the piece of hardware may be OK, if you ever need support from Seagate you are in for a nightmare to end all nightmare of experiences. For this reason I cannot urge you enough to pass on Seagate. Buy anything else; even a pad of paper would be better! My hard drive was working fine until Seagate sent an updated version of their software and I downloaded it. Since then my hard drive has not worked. And, if you have to call their helpline, watch out. You are sent overseas. Once this happens you will spend the next hour saying, "What did you say". That's because you cannot understand what the person you are talking to. After going nowhere with this approach, I tried their email help desk. The response I received to my personal email was an automated reply that was no help. The one star rating I gave Seagate is way overrating this product and this company. I have never written a product review but I implore everyone - do not buy this drive or any other product from Seagate. You will regret it if anything goes wrong. I can only hope that some responsible person from Seagate will read this review and take some steps to improve their customer service. Wait, they don't have any customer service, they only offer customer disservice. Until they make some major changes, don't buy their products and don't think about investing in this company's stock. With service like what I experienced, I cannot imagine how Seagate can stay in business.
BEST value in a birding binocular under $1200; bar noneStrong opinion, but I have owned Leica 8x42 Trinovids, Nikon 8x32 LXL Premiers, these Pentax DCF SP's (previously), Leica and Nikon 8x20's, half a dozen other low-end binocs, currently own Nikon 8x32 EDG's, and, without spending another $1000 or more, you simply cannot get a better value in a birding binocular.Great size; not too big or too smallPerfect power (8x32)Nice weight; not too heavyRubber armouredAttached objective coversReally, really awesome optics for the moneyInexpensive enough you won't worry about making the house paymentGreat eye-reliefGreat adjustable ocular cupsVery, very comfortableIncredible value (I paid at least 50% more from Amazon several years ago, and then sold them for the current new price!)I have birded off and on for years, and have come to a few conclusions after owning so many different kinds or optics. 42mm objectives are too heavy and bulky 99% of the time. 32mm is the perfect size, other than traveling ultra-lite. 10x is really too much; 8x allows your eyes to work at their best. Attached front objective covers are invaluable; these have them. Rubber armour is invaluable; these have them. Nitrogen purging and water-proofing; again, invaluable. These are. ED-class glass is great, but easily doubles the cost of a pair of binoculars. 90-95% of the time, you won't notice. What good is a $1300 pair of binocs if you are so concerned about loss that you leave locked up except for special trips? These are such a super value I carry them almost everywhere.Are there better optics? Sure; but again you have to double your money, and you won't get double the optic. Side-by-side, there is absolutely a noticable and pleasing difference between these and either of my Nikon 8x32's. Unless you are directly comparing them though, you'd never miss the improvements. If I had to choose between field-of-view and ED glass; I'd take the FOV. These Pentax have a narrower FOV than the super-premium binocs, but again, unless you do a side-by-side comparison, you will never miss it.Your friends with super-premiums will drool over the value vs. performance that these are. Your friends with $150 binocs will think you took out a loan to get these.I mentioned above I currently own a pair of Nikon EDG 8x32. The fact that again I am purchasing the Pentax DCF SP's should speak volumes. These are the only pair I absolutely regret selling previoulsy.Buy them! You will NOT regret it!
I purchased this product mainly to record lectures. So far, it has performed well in a lab setting. The sound is clean, with little inteference from background noise. Not sure how it will do in an actual classroom environment though.
This webcam works great for it's moderate price. I do not demand too much of it, but for the purposes I have it was a good buy. I recommend this webcam for anyone who casually uses a webcam.
It works with my ATT DSL service in SF Bay Area. Because I have my own router, I set it to bridge mode to avoid the double NAT problem described by some reviewers here. The product arrived from Amazon.com in a stained white paper box. I thought it was an used or opened item but all parts inside appear new. I would not give it 5 stars because it runs hot and the case does not provide good ventilation. I guess it is a consumer-grade device designed for a price point. For about 1/2 the price of the modem kit sold by ATT, this is a good deal. However, unlike the ATT kit, it does not include any DSL phone line filter. Therefore, a buyer with new installation has to get the filters separately.
This has been the worst purchase I have ever made on Amazon. The cartridge had no yellow ink. I took it to Costco for inspection and I was told the three ink color bins were contaminated and I should return it. I did not as it would cost me more to return it than it was worth. I will never buy from this comapany again and will only buy new HP23 cartridges from a qualified seller like Costco.
I had problems with a Netgear in my computer (with the M5ALA motherboard) and put moved that one to my wife's computer and then reluctantly bought this Linksys. I had it working in less than 5 minutes. I have a Netgear RT314 router and a cable modem service and the card worked fine. I really wanted to try the D-link because many seem to have problems with the LNE100TX but I got it for ... (.... rebated) so I could not pass that up. I have only been using it for one day but not one single problem so far. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of how this company has many different versions of this card that take different drivers, yet they are all the same model number. I wanted to make sure I had the latest driver so I had to turn off my computer and take the card back out to look at the chip. This is pretty stupid, but my only complaint.
I bought the lens, and was very anxious, it worked fine at first, i was able to use the Auto Focus and get lots of great photos, however after about 2 weeks the AF started to malfunction, sometime it will focus and other times it will not, so I am shooting most of my photos using the manual focus, until i can purchase another lens, this time I will buy the Nikon lens.
If you don't have a truck load of lenses and 5 DSLR cameras then this is a good backpack.It's not very big or bulky so it's comfortable to carry around all day.The only thing I don't care for is the straps on the bottom for a tripod. It would be much better to have those straps on the side of the bag because a tripod is a bit longer than the bag is wide.
I never was able to figure this thing out, it sucks. Piece of S---. Don't buy it. EVER.
Normal combo pack I have previously purchased had two black cartridges and one color cartridge and is just like the one pictured. Combo pack I received had only one each of black and one color cartridge. Wasn't quite the bargain I thought I purchased! but, not worth the postage to return. Buyer Beware!
This is a a great accessory. Everyone who has a Nikon should have one. It makes taking a picture with the photographer in it easy.I have a Nikon D40, the best little DSLR and the ML-l3 is wonderful.
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.
As a computer professional, I've purchased many Crucial Tech memory upgrades for a variety of machines, new and old, laptop and desktop. This particular product works like all others I've purchased from them: flawlessly. This is expected, since modern RAM chips are easy to produce and should rarely cause a buyer any trouble, regardless of the vendor.However, Crucial earns its five-star review (which I'm stingy at giving out) because of their excellent web site that helps buyers navigate the complexities of buying the right memory upgrade for their system. Use their web-based wizard to determine exactly what product you need, then buy it here at Amazon where the prices are invariably better.
The CINTIQ 21UX works great for drawing and painting in Photoshop and Illustrator. Using the pen instead of my mouse has really increased my productivity. When I am not drawing on it, I use it as my main monitor on a dual monitor setup.I have it mounted on an lcd arm (7500-1000HY model from Innovative - lcdarmsdotcom). I wasn't sure which model to choose so I gave them a call for advice. The "HY" stands for hydraulic which was not listed on the website at the time. Since I will be resting my arms and applying some pressure on the monitor, I was recommended the hydraulic cylinder which will be more steady/stable than the gas cylinder(identical in appearance to HY) that is listed on the website as SKU:7500.I received the lcd arm yesterday(Tuesday - ordered last Tuesday)and assembled it easily using the Grommet Hole FLEXmount method and followed instructions on page 57 of the CINTIQ 21UX manual and I was good to go.I now have a nice, ergonomic setup for my work/play station--No more neck/shoulder/back strain!
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 is perfect for a 30G iPod. It keeps it clean and safe. I've had mine for over 3 years and have dropped my iPod while in the Speck's ToughSkin. Saved it everytime. I strongly recommend this product.
They advertise 8 gauge wire and all needed connections. Well it's 8 gauge "with the plastic coating"! The wire connectors are so lame they should go straight to the recycle bin. The RCA cord is twisted pair, but the connectors pulled off as I was running the wire under the carpet along the door sill's. Had to run and get a "Monster" twisted pair, and what a difference. I should have pieced together the needed items from local stores. In short stay away from this. Buy local if you can for your sub needs.
had to do a bios update and could not find a ps/2 keyboard anywhere. hope i don't have to buy another one...lol
I had FR114P, which is very solid and stable onethe first one died after about 2 year, the second lasted 5 yearssince I have more and more connections, I have to upgrade to 8 port routerthe choice is between Linksys and this one, and I chose this one because I was happy with FR114Pthe web setup is 99% same as FR114P, except VPN options, that I have no plan to use itFR114P has LTP port, which is no longer used (I have printer with LAN port), this one doesn'tthe unit looks bulky, it runs cool even with 2 Slingboxes running, this is goodI read some routers have issue with Slingbox external access, and I have similar problem using Actiontec DSL combo, and now I only use it as modem onlyFR114P doesn't have this issue, and FVS318 doesn't alsothis router also has DDNS support (dyndns.org), which is essential for DSL usersI read that the router has speed issue between WAN and LAN, since I use DSL, which is not noticeablethe only shortcoming is the router requires restart when applying some settings, which may be annoying, but I put some setup before putting it to servicegenerally, this is the wired router you should get, especially if you have Slingbox, because it doesn't have problem with itdon't settle for less
I ordered this item specifically because it shows in the picture that they are 2x. I was shipped TDK 1-16x. My recorder won't work with anything higher than 4x before firmware upgrade. It is an Emerson dvd-vhs combo. I you are looking for a disk that works in that model these won't. I have no use for them but I have used TDK disks if I can find them in the write x...
This is a cheap item, and you get what you pay for. Adjusting the magnification and focus is more cumbersome than on modern lenses, and what you get is dark and grainy. Forget about using this without a tripod and remote trigger. Even with the tripod, I get better pictures using a reasonably priced lens with half the magnification.
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 been reading through reviews on this product and somehow it goes to both extreme. I finally decided to give it a try since I am working with multiple computers and this product seems to be an ideal solution with a decent price tag. I bought this product along with a Maxter Ultra ATA 300G hard drive (I pick maxtor cause its a quiet drive). Hardware setup is straight forward, took me about five minutes. After connecting all appropriate cables, I ran the software setup. It took a bit longer at the first time since its formatting the hard drive. After software setup completed, everything seems to be working smoothly. I ran software on another computer that is using wireless access, it works fine as well. So I don't know what all those negative reviews are about since at around $129, its a very nice solution for share storage. Easy installation, easy setup, I have used it for a few days so far and I really like it. There is only couple areas of improvement that would make it even better:1. Currently its only Windows compatiable, not Mac compatiable. (probably not a concern for most people)2. This product does not have USB ports that allows you to connect more external USB drives to the unit (some network storage drives offer that capability)Overall, this is a nice network storage enclosure that works well and allows people who does not want to spend a lot of money for shared network storage. =)
I put a lot of value in your reviews so I thought I would share how happy I am with my new digital tape recorder, Panasonic Model QR200. Although mine doesn't have quite the capacity of the QR240, I am very happy with its performance. I can only assume the QR240 is just as nice with more capacity.First of all, it is very compact and easy to use. Because it is so small, I take it practically everywhere for making quick notes of ideas or information I don't want to forget. The erase feature works very well, so when I have completed my follow up, I erase that item and continue only with the items I still need.The thumb wheel works very well, allowing you to go forward or backward to review your messages. It truly can be operated with one hand, including the recording process. The hold button on the side is a great feature to prevent the machine from activating while in your pocket. Even if you do accidently activate the machine, it is very simple to erase the unwanted file, restoring your storage space. I especially like being able to go from one message to another without having to spend time rewinding over previous messages. Like a CD, you can jump from one message to another.The four folders are nice to help you categorize your messages or you can transfer them from one folder to another according to priority. I am extremely satisfied with this product. It does what I want it to, is small, quiet, easy to use and I would highly recommend it to others!
This is a great Surge Protector i bought it to gain more outlets and to protect from a Surge,buy it you wont be sorry.
When I first started in Digital photography, I swore by SanDisk, their products were of top quality, their customer service was unparalleled, and while you paid a bit more for them it was always money well spent.That was then, and today it seems to be a different story. Perhaps there are just inherent technological difficulties in the manufacture of cards with 1 GB (or larger) of storage and SanDisk with their eye on fast performance is running up against those difficulties, but I have had nothing but issues with recent SanDisk offerings.In the last year and a half I have had three of the 1 GB cards fail (two purchased by me, and one replacement from them) as well as a 2GB fail with the loss of all data. The loss of the 2GB card was particularly frustrating given that it held a large portion of a cross country motorcycle trip I took a year ago.The software provided by SanDisk to perform a recovery of the data, failed to recovery data from any of the cards, and SanDisk was unwilling to provide any other solution.As far as customer service goes, they seemed horrified at the thought that I would expect them to pay for commercial recovery of the data. They were willing to replace the cards (less shipping and handling of course), and each of those replacement cards has failed as well.Compare that with the Lexar Pro 1 GB which made the trip without issue, and continues to function nearly a year later without a problem.As far as speed goes, my laptop transfers files off the Lexar cards at a higher rate than the SanDisk, and as far as in camera performance goes, both cards seem to write at about the same speed.
It works fine. The only problem is you have to wait for about 5 seconds interval before you can take another picture. It could be because of my camera FujiFilm FinePix1300, I am not sure.Rather then that it is what I expected.
Got it quick and its exactly what it says it is. Works fine and has protected my HD from a 4 foot drop. Worth the price.
Terrific keyboard for many apps. Compact and reasonably light. Cleverly designed w/left click on both the left and right sides of this keyboard. Scroll and trackball are real winners in this design too. This is my second one and I have gotten really good at gaming with it. But don't expect to do the same until you have it a while. The USB receiver limits your range if you have obstructions. With it in the back of your computer it may skip now and then and in the front it is susceptible to being bumped (nearly 3" out from computer). Put in a well placed USB hub though and it might still work from the McDonald's drive-thru... I often use it across a large open room with no problems. Very handy and as the price drops even better for you.
If you want to take panorama photos, this is a must. Makes taking the photos easy. You take 12 shots and use your stitching program and makes a great panorama photo. You can see mine here [...]
A unique tool that is necessary for working with lenses. This one was ordered and delivered within the state time frame. I found it to be a good wrench, worth the price paid and with excellent performance. Thanks
Got this printer with an HP Pavillion computer and have no idea why it didn't come with an HP printer. Weird huh? Anyways, this printer started to work well...until we realized that the ink capacity is horrible and the cartridges are really expensive. Also, about a month ago, it started producing prints with horizontal and vertical lines in everything from pictures to documents. I would urge you not to buy this printer and instead purchase an HP Deskjet series. Anywhere you look, refills will be pricey, about $60-$80, but with the HP's, they last much longer than this Epson printer did!
The previous version of the CardScan used to work, then stopped. After trying numerous solutions, I figured I would try a new version. When operating properly, the Card Scan is useful albeit not perfect. It speeds up the process of loading cards, although many of the scans do wind up needing corrections.The new one did not work either. When trying to install, it won't make it past the calibration phase. I tried every fix they had on the website to no avail. After reading all the reviews, I wasn't that surprised. The easy returns through Amazon made it worth the shot that it would work, but it did not.If you try it and it works, it's a 3 star product...if it doesn't work, 1 star and back to Amazon. If you give it a shot, make sure you keep your packaging.
Certain serial number ranges of this player can be modified with a CD image available on the net. Burn yourself a copy, stick in the player and bingo, the PROM of the machine is altered. The player will be Region Free and have no Macrovision copy protection.So far mine has had no problems with VCD, SVCD, DVD, CD, or MP3. Variable Bit Rate MP3s play fine. Using ISO 9660 MP3 CDRs, the player shows the disk file structure and allows several modes of play. The menus aren't fancy in appearance, and unfortunately MP3 File tags are not used.MP3 PLAY MODESFOLDER : Plays all MP3s in one directory in alphabetical order then stops.FOLDER : Plays all MP3s in one directory in alphabetical order over and over until user hits stop.SINGLE : Plays one MP3 file and stops.REP - ONE : Plays one MP3 over and over until user hits stop.SHUFFLE : Plays each MP3 in one directory once in random order then stops.If you group your files in directories by artist you'll be able to easily find what you're looking for. Files can only be played in alphabetical or random order. Numbering your tracks will alphabetize them into proper album order, but will waste two of the allowed eight ISO file name characters. Shuffle will randomly play files from one directory but not entire disk. There is no provision for shuffle repeat, after each tune plays once the player will stop. The inability to play all MP3s in shuffle mode regardless of directory is a serious flaw and will make you choose between burning disks good for navigation by artist, or best for playing random tunes.The remote is hard to use and player build quality is [poor], but what did you expect for the price?One surprising feature is the ability to compress the audio output into a dynamic range closer to that of a human. You'll be able watch a moviewithout constantly riding the volume control.
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.
This product is an excellent example of presentation over content: they look great and fun, but sound terrible. They sound poor on Skype, and it's an absolute joke that you could use them for listening to music. Another complaint is that they don't come packaged with the little foam covers that you usually get with ear buds, so if you haven't got a spare set already you'll have to buy them too else they won't fit properly in your ear!
I purchased theSanDisk Sansa c240 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)a couple of weeks ago, and I am surpised.This MP3 player is superior to all those ipods. It has excellent sound, easy to set up. I didn't have to install any software. The coolest thing of the c240 is the microSD slot, I purchased the micro card and I have stored all my music without any issues. I love it.I am happy with my Sansa c240. I will highly recommend it.By the way, I am taking the c240 to Europe in a few days..I am sure it will be a great help during the long flight.
I give this unit 5 stars because I feel that it is an exceptional value - you get very high quality for a realistic price.I was after an audio system for my den that wouldn't break the bank.I figured on using my dvd player to play my cd's as well,but then remembered the purpose here was to play MUSIC.I decided for a modest investment,in this case around 150 bucks,I would be getting enhanced audio fidelity compared to the dvd player.6 disc wasn't too important to me,but it's a fun feature none-the-less.Mine hasn't produced any noticeable mechanical noises that I feel would detract from the value of this equipment.I have been very pleased with the sound quality,not really an "audiophile" but I can hear a distinct difference playing my cd's versus the dvd player (I was a bit sceptical that their would be any discernable difference).As other reviewers have noted,dedicated cd players are oddly becoming increasingly more difficult to locate.If I had any negative thing to say with this player would be that it's rather LARGE,to accomodate the changer carousel - I would have prefered having a single tray player,but ironically couldn't find one with comparable quality that wasn't more expensive!
I did all the setup for my Direct TV dish in my apartment and needed a way to run wires into the place without drilling through the wall. This cord allowed me to run the wires through the "non-movable" side of a sliding glass door and now everything looks great! Actually, I've walked around the apartment and looked at other setups and mine looks much better than those that are "professionally installed"! I also did not notice when ordering that this is a quality part made by GE!
i exited about my new color ink , but i so dissapoint now , color really bad , look like no inks ,... i couldn`t print anything else -.-
If you have the Blackberry 8300 you can use this card. The book says 2 Gig but this card works great.
We ordered two of these, one to be used with an Ipod and the other with an Ipod Nano, the reception stinks on each station.
This is a real masterpiece. Loaded with features, elegant package and very easy to use.I just got it, plugged it and logged on to the web administration. First thing I did was applying the latest firmware which was a very smooth operation that took less than 5 minutes, then it suggested it should figure out automatically my ADSL connection and I clicked yes, but it took forever so I cancelled and entered the configuration manually. Unlike some other routers, it doesn't require a router reboot to apply new settings which is a very good plus. I was up and running in very few minutes. Then I started exploring the features and found a whole lot of them.The wireless AP can be set to support b, g or b and g (default setting), the only drawback is that you must select a channel manually. I believe it should be better to hop to the clearest channel automatically.Other features contain extensive network logging with flags to enable/disable logging certain events such as DoS attacks or attempted access to blocked sites. Advanced website blocking which eliminates the need for a proxy server, you can activate it per schedule or all the time or disable it. You can also exclude some trusted clients from the blocking. Firewall is also a nice feature and can also be scheduled, turned on or off all the time. You can also email the logs to a certain address. The drawback here is that u need an SMTP server, I believe the router should've had its own.You can also dignose the router and the LAN and WAN through the diagnostics page, set static routes, enable remote management of the router through the WAN, and my all times favourite service : the router has a built-in DynDNS client if u have a dynamic IP and u wish to have a fixed hostname ! Finally you can backup and restore your settings so u don't have to go through all settings again in case u had to reset ur router !Truly, I believe this is worth the money I paid for and the few drawbacks I mentioned are no big deal at all, and the pros outweigth them by far. If you want to save your money, save your desktop space and have a 5-in-1 device for all your needs (ADSL modem, advanced router, ethernet switch, wireless access point and a firewall) then go for it ! I'm glad I bought it !
Whlie the player sounds good and is well laid out, what was most imoportant to me is that it be rugged. This one can withstand being dropped on concrete repeatedly. The soft molding is wrapped in a plastic carrier for extra protection. It is light, and I use mine every day while I lift weights or run. I did replace the ear buds with sony in-the-ear, but I am sill looking for a better set of earphones that don't get in the way. I recommend this player highly and if I were shopping again I would still buy this 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.
The TV did work fine when hooked up to the antenna (air) connection, but when I change the menu program to the cable connection it did not transmit properly; the screen was fuzzy and the sound had a lot of static. When I hooked it up @ a rural location to a rural antenna the TV did receive the new digital signals very well. This tv could easily take the place of my orignal digital converter box but the screen would have been to small to view in a large room.Returning the TV was no hassel and the seller was very pleasant to deal with.Thank you sellera Happy customerAudiovox 8" Kitchen LCD TV - White (PLV16081)
The Rio Cali is great if you intend to listen to MP3 music for sports such as running, rowing, or cycling. It is easy to change volume and move from song to song without having to look at the unit.The compact and tough rubber casing was perfectly designed for active outdoor use (it can even get wet without adverse affect).Utilizing AAA batteries is also great since I do not often have access to AC power for charging. The FM radio is nice to have too.If you want to use your MP3 player for indoor use, maybe you should consider an iPod, but for sports the Rio has worked great for me.
I've used this mic for Google Voice as well as Skype and Ventrilo. It's pretty much flawless in any usage and placement, and one of the best things about it is the on-off switch that's built into the base. You can mute yourself with a button press if you ever have need. The USB cable is plenty long as well. I had originally intended to wall-mount this with screws to the wall above my displays, but this guy has a metal base and it ended up being more trouble than it was worth. All the same- very excellent device.
Easy as pie set up. Works immediately and is fast. Just plug it into an outlet and plug your pc into it and away you go. No more searching for a signal or getting your neighbors wireless signal. Safe against hackers, unless they are in your house. Can move it to ANY outlet in your house.
Quite simply my tv has been working great. I saw the NFL playoffs on HD and it looked great. I've had it for a month now and there haven't been any problems with the screen or anything. The price was great, but my personal favorite is all the line ins and PC connections.
I received this last week. Upon opening the box, there is only the drive in the packing, exactly as it appears on the photo above. There was NO documentation. I know how to install these, done it many times before. You can go to the Western Digital website and print out a manual if you need to. Also does not come with a SATA cable. However, it does work fine and I have not had any problems after a week of use.
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.
I don't know anything about how strong to order binoculars and these could have been a little bit stronger but they are really nice - good quality and we're happy with them.......just wish we could see farther away. That's my fault though.
For those of you who are still using your trusty HP 4700 series IPAQs, this is the best keyboard. Trust me, I've tried them all - bT, infra, docking. Once you get your thumbs trained, its faster than typing!
The batteries were fresh. they where shipped Quickly. The price I would have paid for one at a local store. I got two at amazon.
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.
Had this plugged into one of the two inputs in a Mac Powerbook. Plugged into this was a mouse and a printer. Neither drew power. Printer worked OK but the mouse turned on and off every few seconds, making work near impossible. It's like this thing has a fast switch inside switching between the inputs live/not live. But not fast enough for the mouse to stay connected to the Mac.I'll buy a different kind and see what happens.
This is a nice set for the price, I love the tab key next to the number pad!!!! It does take up 2 usb ports for the keyboard/2.0 usb port that is on the keyboard. Plus another one for the mouse, but we seem to be alright with that. And if I remember correctly another review pointed out that there is a key missing. Which is very true, but I can't really remember what key it was...OK it's the caps lock key, but I hate that key anyway. Just an excuse for lazy people like my mother to write an entire letter without bothering to pay attention to things like capitalization, and punctuation. Not a necessary key in my opinion.I do use mine with a mac-book, so there are things you'd have to adjust to. Like when you set up the keyboard you change the location of the open apple and the option key. So you have two options: either keep changing your preferences every time you go more portable or pick one keypad to leave funky and adjust as necessary.
Picked up one to charge my iPod at work: you should note that you can't use the USB to charge (3G iPod, at least) either through your computer or through a separate USB AC Adaptor. You can only charge through Firewire on 3G iPods. I made this mistake and have had to return parts. This seems to be a very obscure fact.
2GB MP3/MP4 player - black/silverGreat sexy player 2gb holds hours of mp3 or full mp4 movies fm radio ebook phone numbers voice recorder better than Ipod by all means! for only $50.00 shipped this is all you need
About a year ago i purchased this mp3 player for my 5yr old. It has been through the ringer with her and it is still working great. She Loves It. I caught these on sale last week on Amazon for [...] and picked up 3 more. One for my youngest daughter,and the other for my neices. With any product you are going to find reviews of bad experiences but ours has been wonderful.
I bought this for my daughter for her B-day.It has the sliding front plate which really appeals to her(andis also impressive to others).There have been no problems with it since it was first used (Sept.06).It also has good sound for the size and a nice remote.Extra space is needed if it is going to be put on a shelf,but it is also wall mountable. I recommend this item.
This didn't work at all well. It froze up my computer every couple minutes. What video was transferred was jerky. Sound was out of sync. I ended up returning this product. It's not worth bothering with.
I can't praise this more than what has already been posted by others. But I can offer another reason why you may want to choose the c320 over the pre-loaded c330.The Garmin MapSource City Navigator CD-ROM that comes with the c320 is licensed to allow map installation on one extra Garmin map-compatible product. After I purchased the c320 I got the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx for geocaching/hiking/etc. It comes with a very limited base map. However, it can be loaded with additional map detail (topo or street). To my delight, I was able to unlock and load the above mentioned maps to my Venture Cx.THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE WITH THE c330 or other Garmin products with pre-loaded maps. You would have to buy the CD separately (an extra $107 currently).A nice bonus for some users!
I bought the Ipod shuffle because I needed a small MP3 player to use at the gym. So far I am not disappointed. It would have been nice if it included an armband but if you don't wanna shell out the $30 for one it does fit great in the pocket of your shorts or shirt and since it's the size of a pack of gum you should hardly be able to notice it. The sound is great with a good pair of headphones, I didnt bother using the ear buds that come with though. The basic design of the shuffle is it's best feature. There are only 4 buttons and and on/off switch. The buttons on the front are very large and can even be pressed through your clothing if you don't want to take the unit out of your pocket to fiddle with it at the gym. Battery life is awesome, I havent seen it go below green yet even without recharging after 4 or 5 uses in a row. Being able to play either ACC or MP3 encoded songs is also a huge benefit if you have alot of songs in both formats like me and don't want to convert them. All in all this unit is near perfect.
I am no expert but I purchased these at a good price and am very happy with the performance.
I've had this mouse for about 7 years. It works really well. It is large enough for a man-sized hand. Someday it will die and I don't know what I will replace it with.
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.
I tried it with half dozen 30 to 500 GB IDE drives using Vista and Windows 7. They were all recognized by my desktop PCs. It was simple to hookup and use.
FOR THE MOST PART I REALLY LIKE THE 5610.IT WAS VERY EASY TO SET UP AND INSTALL.PRINTING IS BETTER THAN I EXPECTED.THE SCANNER IS A LITTLE ON THE SLOW SIDE ,BUT THAT COULD BE BECAUSE I USE AN OLDER COMPUTER.I DON'T KNOW.BUT ALL IN ALL IT IS A VERY CONVIENT AND A GOOD DEAL FOR THE MONEY.
Was sceptical at first but i've had it for a bout 1 month now and it works very well. no problems what so ever!!!!
I like the 5 inch screen because it is very portable. You can take it to a frienda, car, plane,etc... This is the greatest thing to come out in all of gaming history.
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!!
I bought this for sailing on our Hobie. Will use primarily to track speed and direction. Other features are a bonus. Like the fact that it uses AAA batteries, as spares are easier than recharging.
It worked fine for about 3 months and then it broke. too bad because the design is good
I received this as a Father's Day gift. My five year old son and I had it up and running in less than an hour. It needed no additional cables and we were blown away by how good it sounded. Keep in mind this is my first venture into a home theater system. I could not see spending a mortgage payment on a system with a 5 and 2 year old that would put something through a subwoofer or something.The sound is great. Set up is easy and the price is fantastic!
I was looking to upgrade to a newer projector later on in the year but was fortunate enough to receive one of these BenQ MP610 babies as a gift from my father-in-law. He had bought the MP610 (without consulting me first) and discovered how confusing the device can be to setup even for the experienced projector user and more so for the inexperienced user.And that's pretty much my only knock on the BenQ MP610. It can be a bit daunting to setup and get working although its good at automatically picking up available output signals from video devices with no real issues there needing addressing.I have mine paired up with a 96" pull down movie screen and a Toshiba 300W DVD/VHS Surround Sound system that cranks out a heck of a lot of great, crisp sound even at a fairly low volume. It fills the room its in right now at level 10 of 50 and the room is 14' x 12' x 8'.Right now, I have the component video hooked up via the RGB-to-Component cable that comes with the unit. Beware however that some cheaper DVD players that pipe out component video may not come out correctly on the BenQ projector. They may appear all green or all red and it isn't the setup, it's the DVD player as I have a Desay DVD player (another cheapie) that does the same thing on my 30" LCD TV. That's the reason I upgraded to the Toshiba DVD\VHS surround sound system instead of the cheap Insignia DVD surround sound system I had originally installed previously and was using with my older InFocus projector.My plans are to use the component video for gaming since I use the projector more for gaming than for movies and then use the S-Video connector for the movies. I have watched movies on both the S-Video and Component Video settings and I have a tough time telling the difference between the two to be honest. However, when you switch back to regular RCA video you can definitely see the difference.It works quite well in a brightly lit room at the standard 1600 lumens but you can bump that up if you need more brightness for any reason. The keystoning works great thankfully. Zoom is also easy to use. Plus, the setup allows you to set any one of your video inputs to a 4:3 or 16:9 presentation which is a great feature regardless of whether you are using RCA, S-Video or Component.The cons, well despite the fact that it tends to run a little hot, as long as you have it in a well ventilated room that shouldn't be a problem. The only other negative I could find was the setup which took me about 30 minutes to get used to on the remote and I am very familiar with projector technology. Those who have little experience might get easily frustrated ala my father-in-law, bless his generosity.All in all, I highly recommend the BenQ MP610 as a home theater solution for someone who wants to setup a low cost home theater in their home or apartment.
Antonline had not only the best price available at the time but sent the product immediately. Completely sealed I was able to unpackage (although it is difficult to open the hermetically sealed packaging) the microphone arrived intact and ready to be plugged into my computer...and most importantly it was SKYPE ready. Those that I speak to through the microphone have said that the voice is quite clear...and I have not encountered any problems whatsoever...I am quite satisfied with both the quick delivery and the quality of the product...Thank you
I'm not particularly hard on keyboards and bought this one only to use at work. All the same, this keyboard didn't last more than 6 months before the space bar key ceased working entirely. Not recommended.
I have had this fax machine for about three months now and cannot say enough good things about it. It doesn't jam, it never fails to print an acknowledgement, the speed dial is simple to use, and the faxes received are clear and clean, as are the copies it makes. I love this machine.
I've had mine for about 2 years and I've had no trouble from it at all, oh, it froze one time when I was trying out some new settings, guess I pushed too many functions too quickly, I just pressed the reset with a pin and it's back to normal. No big deal and it's only happened once. I'm planning on getting a Zen for my 8 yr. old daughter to use. I had bought her a cheap off-brand one for Christmas just to see if she would take care of it, and surprise, it quit working. Not by her doing anything to it either. I can't get it to download or erase anything. This time I will pay a little extra and get her a Zen. I just wish they would come out with a purple one!
I purchased this about 2 weeks ago and have found it to be quite satisfactory. Mine, too, came with v8 N. Am. maps but I registered it immediately and they sent me the updates to v9 which I received and downloaded today. I have not used it in Europe yet but have a trip planned soon and have already programmed several destinations and the mapping seems to be exactly what I would need even to a hotel in a very small village well into the mountains of Switzerland. It shows every little street and showed the exact street number location on the street. We have a built in system in our Mercedes and it starts instantly so this seems a little slow to boot up and acquire sat's. in comparison but nothing I can't be happy with.
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 have had my TiVO for 3 months and so far it's just been collecting dust next to my TV. I don't have a land line in my apartment, and, although I ran guided set-up elsewhere, it wouldn't work when I plugged it in at my apartment, and would not work with the wireless card I bought from TiVO. Now I have to run guided set-up with a land line AGAIN. I have called TiVO customer services multiple times and each time had the customer service representative treat me like a total idiot. If I hadn't receieved the TiVO as a gift it would've been back at the store 2.5 months ago.
Installed easily, but the Windows non-compatibility worried me. It worked fine for an hour, then I got stray continuous notes every time I started to record. The software is also not very user-friendly. After going to their web page I've decided to return this. Sounds like many people have are having problems.
I bought the c320 from Amazon. This is my first GPS navigation equipment and have owned it about one month. Just took it to Dallas were driving is a real pain. I am very pleased with its functionality. It does the job. It was so nice to not have to plan every turn in advance; I could just enjoy the trip.The screen IS big enough. The memory stick (128 megs) has enough capacity to hold Louisiana, half of texas and Arkansas. The c320 finds the satellites almost instantly. Calculations are quick. I love the dashboard feature that tells you max speed etc.I would buy it a gain.
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.
This product seems to work great so far. I would buy from this company again as long as they continue to offer the best price for their product.
These pioneer speakers look very powerfull and sleek I have a pair of 6'5" coaxial 2 way speakers and another pair of 6'5 3 way spaekers and MAN do they sound great but I'm curious about the peak power on these I'm definetlty going to buy these I just have to get me an amazon card!!!!! Oh and I would like to know the watt amount acceptable for these
I just bought this for Christmas and have been using it around the Los Angeles area. It's a great system, and very easy to use right out of the box. Of course you have to install the maps and everything, but the controls are very intuitive. There are also more complex features that I am still learning how to use, but it's been a big help so far.I've also used the TomTom navi system, and while it is a little more flashy and has more special features, the Garmin is much easier to use.I love the touch screen!My only complaint is that it takes a little while to acquire the satellite and load the directions. But once the directions are loaded, it's pretty good about giving you enough notice to turn.Also, it keeps asking me to take the freeways, which, as an LA native, I know is not usually the fastest route. So I guess I need to play around with the settings more. Or you can always just exit, head in a direction and allow the Garmin to recalculate. That's fun too, provided you're in a safe neighborhood. ;-)
This board is 100% better than the awkward Microsoft media center keyboard, that I had previously.I had to purchase the media center (tv remote) as a separate item, so that I could get the IR receiver to allow the Keyboard to work, because the MS keyboard did not ship with the IR receiver.I love the Adesso and the trackball, the MS keyboard had a pointer "nub" that required you to apply downward pressure as you drag it and the harder you pressed down, the faster the pointer moved, very awkward setup.This board is RF/wireless; where as the MS board was IR/wireless.Again very nice board, well worth the money.Thanks.
In the last 5 years I have gone through 4 of these Apple adaptors. 2 came with the laptops and I naively bought 2 more when they broke where the wire goes into the adaptor end. I have Applecare but they wouldn't cover it.I travel for a living so they get reasonable wear and tear, but that's expected with a laptop. To handle the abuse! If you plan on using your laptop while traveling around, then definitely avoid this poorly designed product! If you always keep it in one place then it will probably last as long as you don't keep the wire wrapped around the little arms(My coiled wire overheated and sent out sparks before shorting out on my newest one).I'm amazed they haven't updated the design after all the years of problems.I travel with 15 to 20 others who have all eventually switched over to the iGo Juice when their adaptors failed as well. I wish I had discovered the 3rd party adaptors earlier instead of repeatedly wasting my money. I haven't tried the other 3rd party adaptors, but the iGo Juice is much sturdier for about he same price and it comes with a car and airplane adaptor.I guess I am forever destined to be a "breaker", but at least I have finally found a product that can handle it.
I purchased the D-Link NIC after initially getting two Netgear gigabit NICs (for a Vista Ultimate workstation and Windows 2003 Server). The Netgear GA311 NIC had Vista, but no Windows Server 2003 drivers. Amazon provided an RMA for the second Netgear NIC and I purchased the D-Link NIC which installed without incident on my Windows 2003 Server.The Vista workstation, Windows Server 2003 and a NAS RAID box are connected via two Netgear gigabit switches at two locations. Unfortunately, both NICs are PCI (not PCIe) and will not be able to perform at full gigabit speeds; aside from this, the upgrade is still a significant performance upgrade from 100Mbit NICs and I hope to see my backup and file transfer durations drop to about a third of what they are now.
I had to go through two 5 ounce Anchor Hocking measuring glasses which both broke easily before I found this fantastic measuring beaker/cylinder. This measuring cylinder is PERFECT-being plastic, its non-breakable if you drop it- also the markings are not printed that can wear off but instead are easy to read ounce and CC measurements molded in to the sides of the beaker. Originally designed for measuring photo chemicals this beaker is FANTASTIC for making complicated mixed drinks. For example I can start with 2 ounces of lime juice, 4 1/2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of Triple-sec, 1 ounce of bar mix and it's all in the cylinder ready to dump into the ice filled shaker. Making complicated drinks like a ZOMBIE are a cinch with this cylinder/beaker- I LOVE IT!!!!
I love this camera bag, it holds everything!!! It's nice to grab it and go. It is on the larger side for me so I'll be purchasing a small/compact version when I don't need everything.
I've only had this thing a few weeks, and overall I think it's worth the $$, but I've noticed a strange issue. I put in a 2 gig card filled with music. When I first turn the thing on it takes an inordinate amount of time to 'boot up', as if it wasn't built to handle 2 gigs of music. The problem seems to be worse when the battery is getting old.
I purchased this camera for my daughter for Christmas. When I took it out of the wrapping on Christmas Eve, the LCD screen did not work (eventually we got it to work sometimes if we squeezed the front and back of the camera together almost violently). Then, the first time she wanted to download pictures, the USB jack broke loose from the casing. The Sakar rep I spoke with offered to replace the camera for me, but the camera I originally bought was so flimsy and cheap feeling, that, coupled with the defects that showed up in the first 12 hours, I have no interest in getting another one. Personally, I will never touch a Sakar product again.
I haven't owned a boombox for quite some time only because they never seemed to sound that great. But this JVC Kaboom box has great sound and power. I would recommend it to my friends.
Great product! I have my speakers mounted to the ceiling exactly where I want them. There is good flexibility with this product, as far as being able to point the speakers in any direction you want.
I have purchased one of these cases with each of my four Go-Flex drives because they provide plenty of fitted storage space for the drive AND the associated cables. They keep the dust off when not in use and protect the drive when in transport between the house and the RV (which can be subject to a lot of bouncing around). My wife uses hers because she litteraly thows her 500 gig into her briefcase as she rushes out to work. The case is starting to show a little wear from her hasty departures but the drive itself shows not a scratch and operates perfectly. It is worth its small purchase price just in peace of mind.Rest assured, that every time I buy a new drive, one of these cases will be on that purchase order without fail.
You can only burn Mpeg-4's 12 times. Otherwise, you have to buy more software. I just spent 2 hours with tech support trying to find another way--and they assure me there isn't. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUT TO ANYONE. YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE MORE AND MORE STUFF TO MAKE IT WORK.
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.
Does exactly as it is supposed to do, description is perfect and it has saved my husband from losing his earbuds more than once.
Good but, the problem is when you want to quit this, and put your ipod on soundock, and viceversa.
I have a Canon S820 printer. I tried the non-Canon replacement cartridges from several dealers on this site. None of them produced a decent picture, despite their promises. I certainly do not like paying these high prices for the Canon cartridges, but they consistantly produce great pictures and other documents.
BDTI, employer of this book's authors, is the world's foremost independent authority on the analysis of DSP processor designs. This book details many of the aspects of processor design that yield a processor that performs well on DSP applications. As a colleague of mine once remarked, &quot;This book gives away all the secrets.&quot;The writing style of this book is brief and to the point, but complete. It uses many commercial DSP processors as examples but does not focus on any particular one in complete detail.This book will be most useful to hardware designers of DSP processors. It is not a reference for DSP algorithm or software developers.
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?
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.
I bought this and the first thing I noticed was no power supply. I called the manufacturer and they sent me one in the mail. It seemed like it was a common error because he knew exactly which part of the power supply I needed (only one half was missing).Second thing I noticed was there was only 149GB of space, not 160GB. I reformatted to get out of the FAT32 and still 149GB. The hard drive capacity shows 160GB but whatever they put on there to run the drive takes up 11GB! That is huge. My operating system on my pc doesn't even take up that much space.It was easy and total plug-n-play. It took about an hour to back up 19GB, which included confirming the files. So far I am happy with it. I will call them about the 11GB.
Software for the Rx 1000 is tough to find and if you can find it, doesn't install. This was a waste for me.
The Creative Zen is outstanding. Took a little while to get use to the controls but the sound is incredible. I bought one for my wife as well and see loves it. I did spend a little extra money for better earbuds. For the price that I paid -[...] for 8GB you can't go wrong.
FOR OVER 6 YEARS NOW THIS TYPE OF KEYBOARD AND MOUSE IS ALL I USE I LOVE THEM TO DEATH .NO MORE CORDS TO MESS WITH I DECIDED WHEN MY DOG KEPT GETTING UNDER MY COMPUTER DESK AND MY MOUSE WAS ALWAYS ON THE FLOOR.AND THAT WAS HER SPOT. I THOUGHT NO MORE CORDED MOUSES FOR ME SO SINCE THE KEYBOARD CAME WITH IT I THOUGHT HEY COOL THEN THIS IS ALL I USE I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM BOTH I HATED TO USE A CORDED MOUSE THEY ARE A PAIN SO I WILL STICK TO THESE FOR AS LONG AS THEY MAKE THEM .AWESOME... ALSO LOVE THE LITTLE POCKET THE MOUSE GOES IN TO CHARGE IT UP.REALLY NICE.. THEY ROCK
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 just bought my husband a second one, the 1st one he had for a number of years just gave up. He loves it.. it works very well and does work on other ipods not just the ones stated.. he has an ipod touch and it works fine.The price is awesome much cheaper then others i've seen
Lots of fancy features that work fine.But I dictate long professional letters. Of course I occasionally misspeak and need to back up (a few seconds or a couple minutes) to record over my mistake -- otherwise I waste my typist's time, and I have to pay her to type stuff then erase it.This backup and re-record feature has been standard on $50 tape dictaphones for decades.The DS-30 can not back up and record over mistakes. You said it, you're stuck with it. I confirmed this with Olympus tech support. They suggested I buy a $450 "professional" model instead.This is not a machine for dictating professional letters.
Love the bag and it carries several items however with the added battery pack on the camera, it will only hold the camera with a lens, one extra lens, and a flash. There is plenty of storage for smaller accessories and such, over all I would recommend the back it it built well and is a overall nice bag.
This case is much too big for the unit-but my fault obviously did not check the dems-so now it sits in a drawer
product was best priced, received in no time, it was a gift and the person receiving the product has no problems with it
Won't use any other printer Ink. No one has been able to change my mind yet!!!HP - 96 --- BlackHP - 97 --- Color
Works great but would have been nice if it had come with instructional manual. I am pleased withe the additional freedom to take natural photo shots.
Excelent and comfortable to care on acccessoriesEasy to hold and lots of space it has room for every part off my camara with good quality materials made with
I had an old progressive scan DVD player by Memorex. That older player gave a good picture on 720p hd at 480p. I however wanted to utiliuze my TV as best I could while Blu-Ray and HD duke it out like Beta-Max and VHS. I decided on this unit after reading consumer reviews and profressionals as well. I am very pleased. I have not experienced the freezing as described by some and have had no problems at all since purchasing one. My television does not convert the digital sound through it's DVI port but the sound from the stero plugs is a marked improvement over my old player. The sound is layered more than before, warmer and crisper. The picture needs to be adjusted to 720p or 1080i each time the player is turned off via remote. Not a big deal, though it would be nice if the player detected the TV max res and upgraded automaticaly, but, a minor task. I watched LOTR Fellowship after hooking it up and I was blown away at the sharpness of the picture, the clarity, the richness of color and the details of the sets and costumes that had been hiding. It was like watching some scenes for the first time with the improved sound and picture quality. I would definately recommend this item if you want to upgrade the viewing of DVD's if you have a 720 on up, other wise stick with a progressive scan. You must have an HDMI or DVI port on your TV to get the upgrades above 480. I am very pleased with this product and am surprised at how Samsung has improved over the years. I had trouble with set up and received excellent customer service.
this cable was able to transfer both video and audio to my TV, i was very happy with it.alot of people were claiming that i wouldnt be getting audio, but they were wrong.right now i am getting better video and audio quality then when i was using mini-hdmi to tv, my video card's mini-hdmi inside he card broke so i bought this.great price and fast shipping.
My purchase arrived promptly and in the condition expected. That was truly appreciated. The problem is that even though the lens is suppose to work for my specific camera, my camera does not fire with it attached.I've learned since that this is not an uncommon problem with the lens baby and I feel the seller should have warned of a possible problem and offered a solution in case I experience it. I wouldn't have made the purchase if I had known.
First I will say this remote does exactly what I expected and more. I use it to control the tv, surround sound, cable box and blue ray. It turns the right components on and sets the inputs on them as needed for the activity and even opens the blu-ray tray to drop the disk in all with just a single button push. The programming was very simple and took only a few minutes to do. This eliminated 4 separate remotes for me and now my surround sound is done collecting dust cause i don't have to bother powering it on and setting the input to listen to it. This makes all 4 components work like one. Should have gotten one of these years ago.The things that I don't like are the channel buttons are at the very bottom of the remote so its very hard change them with one hand.Also the backlight for the buttons is super dim. If you don't have lights on in the room you have to study the remote to find the buttons as the buttons barely light up. Its almost like they just have a slight glow. Given this remote has a charging station it makes no sense why the buttons are so poorly lit. I would almost take two stars off for this as it really detracts from the ease of use. I was hoping there was a way to turn up the backlight but so far no such luck. Hard to know why they would design it in this way as first time you use it in low light conditions its clear the backlight is too dim.
I have no problem with the product so far. it works eceptional well, in fact i am using it right now.
I've just had this webcam for a few weeks, but so far it has been excellent. The lens is very sharp, and the audio is quite good. I read somewhere that it didn't work as well with Skype as with Logitech's conferencing website, but it seemed to work just fine with Skype. It is lightweight and has a convenient carrying case. The only drawback I've seen is that the clamp that holds the webcam to the notebook computer is a little funky, and wobbles a bit.
it is so easy to use and now our 2 granddaughters have pictures to look at from the time they were born to now.
I bought this to replace an expensive ($300+) Onkyo DVD player that quit after only 3 years!This has so many capabilities that you'll always have room for new technologies as they evolve. I use this with a home theater system and it's amazing how it sounds, the picture clarity is unmatched!So much packed in a small case and very affordable!
I purchased my SC-AK44 as a replacement for a 11 year old 57 watt Pansonic Platinum CD/DUAL DECK/FM-AM boom box system that I used at my job.The unit is much larger so I had to re-adjust my shelf to fit it. It's bass response is light years ahead of my old boom box. My office has 10 foot ceilings and as wide as a seven car garage. This 300 watt system has no trouble filling up the office with powerful clear sound! So why only 4 stars? SLOOOWW & NOISY CD changer tray system plus you can't swap any CDs while one's playing,the tape deck has no high speed dubbing or Dolby Noise reduction; Other wise this is a great unit for my office and I'm happy with it.
Very happy with my Zune, but mainly cuz I paid $80 for it! A little complicated to use but should get used to it. Very sexy display. Would recommend.
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.
Wasn't sure how with would work with my 15 y/o LJ 4P. I was Pleasantly surprised. Great deal and works just as advertised.
Well, like so many reviewers of these earbuds, have purchased them to replace the ones that came with my iPod. I ordered these in white from warehouse123.com and first i'd like to say i was impressed by packing of the N.U.D.E version! When I opened the package I was surprised that these things were so small. I haven't extensively tried them out yet but I used them throughout today. First of all they are comfortable. I found it helpful that the the earphones came with 3 different size, and I used the medium gaskets first and now i've switched to the smaller ones. What i first noticed was there was great isolation it blocked out many unwanted sounds that I didn't need to hear (ie people talking) however i noticed i could hear my teeth clack when i bite them together and my own footsteps but you don't notice these things when your listening to music at a moderate level anyway.Overall i'm impressed because the bass sounds better than my MX500's and it gives that shaking feeling inside the ear canal and i think thats pretty cool. And the choice of colour is also very nice because I know here in USA they only have the black version. They sound good, they look good, and the price is pretty good as well. They are comfterble too. I'd say the only drawback is certain sounds kinda gave me a headache cuz the bass was too high on my mp3 player, later i adjusted the bass level and it was fine. Overall good stuff i recommend it.Pros:- Great sound- Superb Isolation- Comfortable- Relatively cheapCons:- Cord seems very thin and weak
Really simple and nice. Next time I'd probably buy something longer (just for convenience.. it's really short).
I really like my sansa MP3 player!! Its really small and holds alot. mine isin't even close to being full and I have a bunch of stuff on it. I got it mainly for Class first an music second. The sound recording quality is good. much better than my old digital voice recorder (the old one picked up alot of background whining noises the Sansa doesn't). the only thing I might change is the wheel feels loose and I worry about breaking it, But it hasent broken so it's no biggie.
This card crashed Vista if I tried to logoff or switch users with an ati2dvag.dll error. ATI's website say's it won't support any of it's products older than 9600. ATI is lame. Go with EVGA.
This product's performace left a lot to be desired. The signal from the unit was very very weak and there was lot of static irrespective of the location of the cables and the unit. I find it hard to understand that this product has so many good reviews and bad reviews at the same time.
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've owned the same remote control for 3 years now. I had thought I needed a new remote when I purchased a new DVD/VCR combo player. However, after finding the old manual for the RM-VL900 here on Amazon, I discovered I could program all of the new components features.So I continue to use this great remote. BTW, all of the buttons work great. Some folks may have gotten defective units, but they should have just asked Sony for a replacement. Sony has always stood by their great products.
There are a lot of cheaper flat head plug extension cord out there, especially at local stores. But I need one that is thick and heavy duty. This one is every bit of it. The male and female plugs fit snugly..not too loose and not too tight.
I made over a hundred DVDs with video on them each year for the past two years and my results with Sony Branded Media are really good (very few coasters). Specifically, I'm usingSony DVD-R 4.7GB 16XandSony DVD+R 4.7GB 16Xmedia, usually purchased as a spindle of 50. I will say that I use a Sony Branded DVD Burner in a Windows XP SP3 PC, so maybe that helps with the success. I've had problems with some software packages - but I attribute that to the software not working with the burner.
It's hard to beat an OEM battery at about half the price you would have to pay at a local big box store. I have experienced satisfactory charge and run time for this battery in my Canon SD600.One thing to note: This was ordered with the "Super Saver Shipping". No problem, but I did notice like many other Amazon reviewers, that the order was listed as "shipped" almost a week before it actually entered the mail system. Amazon tracking said "shipped" but USPS tracking said they had been notified of a pickup request but that the item was not yet in their posession. And, as it turns out, wouldn't be for another 5 days. Anyway, the point is that there is a slightly misleading perception being generated by Amazon that your order is on it's way when in fact it is really sitting on their loading dock (or elsewhere) waiting for a weekly bulk pickup. And once it is "shipped", according to them, you can't cancel it, no matter how long it takes for a courier to actually pick it up off the dock.
We were new to this type of camera, we find it easy to use and gives us a great picture.
My P-touch labeling machine is easily 15 years old and I am elated that Amazon.com carries replacement label cartridges of the same high quality as when originally introduced many, many years ago. And at a very reasonable price.
what is there to say other than this screen costs about 1/10 the price of screens with the exact same design, and looks just as good as the $2000+ screens do. i'm an IT/AV pro, and this screen is worth every penny and then some! i bought this screen for my personal home theater, and my wife and i put it together in about 20 mins w/o issue. it's easy to assemble, lightweight and super easy for one person to mount; and once it's up, looks as elegant as the $2000+ screens i mentioned a moment ago. i own 3 of elite's screens - this fixed frame and two of their electric screens, and i love them all! you can't even hear their electric screen motors go up and down they're so quiet.if you're looking for a great fixed frame screen - BUY IT!!!
only option i had to buy access point was amazon cuz i have to send this to my wife, she lives in USA and I am in Pakistan and only amazon accepts international billing address(including pakistani billing address).when my wife recieved this product it was very easy to setup. she just followed my instructions on the phone, it was a piece of cake to set this thing secure, setting its SSID and IPs stuff....I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT FROM AMAZON....
I have a Panasonic RR-QR240 and a RR-QR80. The QR240 was purchased in Oct 2000 and the QR80 was purchased in August 2001. The QR240's speaker went out. I had to put a headset on it to hear messages. I purchased the QR80 to fill in while the QR240 was being repaired. It was promptly returned to me by a service center out of Georgia. Their repair lasted about three days. So I put it in the drawer and continued to use the QR-80. Today the microphone when out on it. So now I have two of them that broke. In just over a year I have spent about $200 on units that do not work. Try a Sony.
This Cables To Go USB hub looks really funny but does a great job. It's sort of like having a great big spider sitting on your desk holding all of your usb cables. The hub has to handle a lot of accessories for my system and it has been absolutely plug and play and reliable. Can't ask for more.
There is plenty of room for my MD player, but that is IT (OK, maybe ONE minidisc, but it's gonna be tight). My MD player has a remote and I can't get the case to zip with the remote attached, so the case is pretty useless. It really does me no good to have to take everything apart and store it all in different cases. And forget about carrying your headphones in the case unless you use teeny-tiny earbuds. If this is &quot;mid-sized&quot; case, I'd hate to see the small one.
To those people who said they haven't had any problems with this hard drive: just give it a few months.I bought the hard drive advertised here back in December '05 (about 6 months ago). It was working great until one day I turned my computer on, and lo and behold, Windows gives me the error "The drive is not ready; its door may be open." (A great error message for a hard drive, by the way, Micro$oft.) I can't access my data anymore - it's all down the tubes.Buy this hard drive at your own risk.
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.
The remote is tiny-tiny, but it just takes one or two button pushes on your Nikon Camera, then boom! It's set-up! Plus, it works perfectly! Great product!
I've had this answering machine for 7 years, 4 moves, and 6 different roommates. It has never given me a problem. I find the buttons and remote use pretty intuitive. One of the best purchases I have ever made.
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.
A user friendly camera - the Easy button is a nice touch for those who don't want to bother with the manual settings. The picture and color is clear and crisp. I have not noticed any problems with the voice quality.During playback on the LCD screen, I was impressed with the voice quality and thought that this was a great feature.I recommend upgrading to a higher battery pack, as the one that comes with the camera is used up rather quickly, especially when using the LCD screen to record or for playback. I also purchased a wall charger for the battery pack, instead of plugging in the whole camera to recharge. With 2 batteries, I always have one ready to go.Three members of my family own this camera, and none of us have any complaints. A great camera that is reasonably priced. As usual, Amazon came through with quick and efficient delivery.
I could be wrong but when i looked a this item i thought it was going to be a router that would interface to my DSL line. all it is a cheap firewall with a switch not at all what i wanted. the discription should say 4 port 10/100 Router.
I bought three of these sight unseen, on speculation. While they are nice and small and relatively inexpensive they are also unbelievable cheaply made. One of the units had a leg snap off the very first time I tried to twist/deploy the leg, seconds after pulling it from the package. The "axel" around which the leg pivots is only a tapered screw (like a wood screw) screwed from the opposite side and into the plastic of leg. Thankfully the price was too inexpensive to really bother returning it. Ya gets what ya pay for.
I needed a TV for use in my den where I do some work and where I have a treadmill for working out. My problem is that I did not have the space for any other furniture on which to put a regular CRT TV, nor did I want to get one of those wall mounting "arms" which would stick out a few feet. Those arms also run upwards of $100 for a 20" TV, so a decent 20" plus the arm would cost $250 to $300.Then I saw this LCD TV on Amazon, which was in the price range I was willing to pay for a CRT plus arm. The 17" size would be close enough to the viewing area of a 20" CRT, so I thought this would be a good compromise--no furniture needed, no big ugly arm, etc. The idea was to hang it on the wall.In opening the box, you notice that it is obviously not a top of the line product, but it does work as advertised. The picture needs a bit of tweaking from the factory settings, and the result is quite acceptable. I was afraid the 250 nits brightness would be a problem, but it really is bright enough. Also, I think the viewing angle is actually wider than the specs. The fact that it doubles as a computer monitor is also a plus. For the $299 and free shipping and no tax, I cannot complain at all. Similar 17" LCD TV's can easily cost hundreds more.The remote is a bit small, but usable (it takes 2 AAA batteries which are not included), and the on screen display for changing brightness, contrast, etc. is helpful. The sound is pretty good, but is not very "full" or "deep". It's fine for me, however.There is one thing that is not mentioned in the specs that may be a plus to some, a minus to others. If you want to wall mount the TV, it does not have the VESA compliant mount couplings on the back. So if you want to put it on an articulating arm or some sort of swivel arm that needs a VESA mount, you may have a problem. If, however, you just want to hang it flush on the wall (as I did), you will be pleasantly surprised (as I was) that you do not have to invest another $30 for a flush VESA wall mount. It has two "key" holes in the back, so just measure between them (about 9"), find two screws with heads big enough to get locked in the "keys", and you are in business. It took me about 10 minutes, 2 screws and 2 drywall anchors, and it hangs perfectly flush on the wall. The hardware probably cost me 30 cents, not 30 dollars as I was going to spend. A nice plus for me.Another note for wall mounting. The instruction booklet has no information on how to remove the monitor stand, but it was really easy to do. On the back of the stand are two small plastic covers that easily pry off, revealing two screws that connect the stand to the monitor. Remove those screws and the stand just comes off. Just save the stand and the screws for future use.All in all, if space is an issue, and you are looking for a decent TV picture (but not top of the line by any stretch) for a good price, look no further. Also, if you need an LCD monitor, it does a good job for that, and you get a TV as a bonus. Not a bad deal at all.
I bought two, one for me the other for a cousin, after reading about the range and ease of use. We have enjoyed them greatly. Bird watching from the porch, counting cattle from afar and finding deer at the feeder are just a few things that we've used this item for. We give these binoculars two thumbs up!Bushnell 8x21mm Powerview Compact Binocular
The previous homeowner's stereo system had a Sony CD changer and it worked fine until it went out before Christmas with no sound. We enjoy playing our large Christmas CD collection so I found a newer Sony for around $120, which was a pleasant surprise. I was dreading taking the CD changer to a repair shop and paying over a hundred and instead have a new Sony for less than 2 or 3 hundred $$! Thanks to Amazon, even with the free shipping it arrived in time to enjoy many Christmas CD's and not have to listen to commercials on the radio. It works well, sounds great and we've been playing it non-stop for over 2-3 weeks.
After reading many review I decided on the iMmini for two reasons -- both of which have proven true. First, the sound is excellent for such a small system. The speakers fit easily in a briefcase and can easily fill a room with sound. Second, with this system you won't need to buy a separate charger for your iPOD, making it especially handy for travel.
I bought this product thinking a Sony drive should be a good one, right? Wrong. The drive claims to be 18X, but even with high-quality expensive media, I couldn't get the drive to burn any faster than 8X. To make things worse, I was looking forward to the fast CD read speed so I could copy music to my iPod. It turns out iTunes will not play CD's from this drive. I can use Winamp, MusicMatch, and Windows Media Player to play CD's from this drive, but not iTunes. What a disappointing product.
I'm a definite fan of the multiple interfaces. The auto on/off feature is pretty good but I've had to set it to ON all the time otherwise it spins and powers down too quickly. I've been using LaCie drives for a while and I've been happy with their performance and low-profile look.
Phone Numbers included for help from Sony were not operative nor were the numbers given to me by Amazon customer service could not reach them directions included were very vague and not helpful at all finally gave up and returned product to Amazon
As soon as you take it out of the box follow the Quick setup guide and establish a connection through a switch or router (wont work hooked directly to the net port on the computer). Next, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds, keep the button depressed and un-plug the unit and leave it un-plugged for 10 more seconds, keep the button depressed for 10 more seconds after plugging the unit back in. The unit will be reset to default and should print a test page. Install the drivers, and call tech support, they will walk you through the rest in less than 5 mins. (I was on hold for about 2 mins.) Thats it! It wont work with all printers but works with most and prints in wireless mode flawlessly.
Ive always liked the TZ tape line. My only issue was the adhesion quality left somthing to be desired.....Problem solved
These sound very good for the price - be sure to break them in for a few weeks before reviewing them because the sound characteristics will change somewhat over that time - for the better! It is also very helpful to have EQ Control to balance the earphones when switching music sources. After breaking these in, I ended up lowering the Bass EQ a couple of notches and boosting the Treble EQ setting on my Sandisk Sansa E250 to get the best sound (especially on FM Radio). These earphones are comfortable, and provide a small to moderate noise isolation function due to their design. Would purchase again.
Highly recommend this case for peace of mind when transporting and storing a portable hard drive. Has a nice side pocket w/ restraint for any USB or other peripherals. Holds the unit in place and has a solid surrounding case that seems to be well capable of taking a drop from a standing position w/out damaging the HD. Good size, still fits in pockets. If you purchase a HD and will be transporting often I recommend this case.
i bought this battery to use on my d300 with a battery pack it does not work. you need original nikon ne el4 battery to be able to use the d300 at 8fps
Product was as advertised and well made. The package however had been torn and the screen frame was dented. The dent did not affect the operation of the unit and I did not have time to send it back for replacement. I believe this was done during shipment, therefore I believe the manufacture and integrity of the unit was sound. Satified with unit.
It's a point-and shoot, or an SLR - you decide. Easy to use for the amateur, with all the accessories and options a more serious photographer would want. If you want a camera that you can share between a novice and an enthusiast, this is it. Just check out the myriad accessories available for this camera - it's outstanding.
I use mine with an iPod and they are great on a motorcycle for sealing out all the wind noise which is terrible for your hearing. With these earphones you can listen to your music at half the volume of regular buds and not be bothered by outside noises.Bass and treble are distinct and never distorted (maybe since you never nead to crank up the volume?). I've worn mine for hours on end in my helmet and they are much more comfortable than standard earbuds since the only part that touches your skin is silicone (not hard plastic).The downsides are mentioned in other reviews--you can hear your breathing, cord transfers noise to earbud, etc. But these complaints would be the same with any sealed earbud.Would definitely buy again--got mine for $45.
I haven't had any problems with this set and find its response time very quick, just as though it were plugged in. Also has some cool features on the actual keyboard, which is a bonus.
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.
I like it very much. compact and easy to carry. a satisfied product.
I use this mic to record my business conversations, and it does exactly that. I can place the mic several feet (5') away from where I am actually conversing, and it consistently picks up my voice and the voice of whomever I am talking to.As long as it is pointed in the general direction of our conversation everything works fine, and the recording is always understandable.In comparison to the previous mics I used in conjunction with my voice activated software, this is the only mic which is usable. And with the handy mute button placed on the unit, I can always quickly mute things when necessary.Otherwise the design of the mic seems solid. The joint the mic is actually mounted on seems strong enough to hold the mic in place (even when mounted vertically). And the base of the unit has some weight which prevents the unit from flying around too easily.For the purposes I use this mic for, I can't recommend it enough, especially when I consider the price.
I may be a premature in assigning this 5-star rating but I think I'm going to love this camera as I become accustomed to it. I've used an old Canon A-1 film camera for years and know my way around it quite well. This Nikon, however, is my first digital camera and at present I'm awfully glad it has a point-and-shoot mode. Seems to be capable of most anything I can imagine I want to take pictures of.
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.
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 have a Mac-based home office and need to print only a handful of labels and postage each day. The Twin Turbo just works. Incredibly simple to install and use; incredibly simple to order new labels; incredibly simple to refill the postage meter. The included scale doesn't handle big or heavy packages, but I didn't need that and so didn't really care. Mac users - the software is very well designed, opens very quickly, and has worked perfectly on my Core 2 Duo (2.33) iMac (using both Tiger and Leopard).
This frame is actually a lot nicer than I expected. I am thinking of ordering another one for my mother. The instructions were a little confusing (to me), but I finally was able to figure out how to transfer photo's from my computer to the picture frame. The only negative is that the battery only holds a charge for about one hour. I believe the advertisement stated it would run off battery power for up to 8 hours.
Once again, I needed a solution for my guitar effects pedal board and this is it! It goes inside, hooks up all the effects individually, which by the way solves any ground loop problems, and viola! Perfect!!! Thanks Monster and Amazon.
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.
I've been using this product for 3 months and overall I'm satisfied with this.To get the best sound out of this, you need to find a completely 'vacant' frequency. That requires a little bit of patience, especially if you live in a big city. It is not about the power of the transmitter, but the interference from other sources of radio signal. I live in Portland Oregon and the magic number for me was 95.1. (Don't come near my car if you are in Portland :)Good thing about this is it recharges the battery of your iPod while you are listening to the music in your car. I use this every day on 20-minute drive to work and I don't have to recharge my iPod at home at all. I don't know if keeping the battery always full can cause the battery life shorter. Only time will tell.I had one minor trouble though: discoloration of the LCD panel. Not the LCD itself, but the clear panel covering the LCD turned rainbow-like color. The LCD is still readable and you will not look at the LCD once you got the right frequency, so it doesn't bother me very much.So if you are not patient enough to find the right freqency, worried about the battery life or you don't like rainbow-colored LCD panel, this product is not for you. Otherwise, you will be happy with this.
The instruction on loading photos on to digital frame is really not clear, this item was purchased for last Christmas and I still do not have pictures loaded on to frame. I have considered returning item.
This lamp is exactly what I wanted and does not cost a lot. Nice looking and works well for the price.
This remote is a life saver. I don't know how I was living without it. I always had problems when taking self portraits with my D50 until I bought this remote. It allows you to take great self portraits and make candid images of animals or kids.
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.
For just a shade under 100 bucks, you get a half a gig of memory. This holds anywhere from 130 to 150 tracks, depending on the size of them. It also holds files that you might want to transport to another computer so you have that option, too.It sets up easily and interfaces well with iTunes although I have had some USB ports not recognize it for more than a storage device. This seems to happen in laptop docking stations. At home, it has been great. You also want a powered USB port so the Shuffle recharges. There is no way to replace the battery so I wonder what I'll do when it stops taking a charge. I'd hate to just throw it away. For now, the battery lasts quite a while and the indicator button you press on the back let's you know when it is time to plug it back in.Songs download to it pretty fast for the most part but there are times when it can take 20 minutes or longer. This is usually fine since it is charging the battery at the same time. 4 hours tops for a full charge. About 2 hours for a "good enough" charge.It is light and can fit in your pocket or around your neck with the included lanyard. It is also small so be careful not to lose it. The buttons are simple and I can use a headphone plug to play it through my stereo.Although you can have it play songs in order, it is pretty much a CD player on shuffle with about 15 CDs worth of songs. If you can float it, it might be worth slapping down 50 more bucks for double the memory but this one does a pretty good job for what it is.
Looked at MANY 5-disc CD carousel-type changers and this was the best deal anywhere. The unit performs flawlessly and my wife comments at every use just how neat it is to load the unit and listen to mixed music all afternoon or evening. No problems so far. I recommend this unit to one and all. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005I9RU/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title
I have found that this printer gets paper jams quite often. Then it jams and you get a code for service. Clearing the jam does not help when you get the service code. Have not had the copier very long.There have also been other print problems (partial characters printed, partial color or more than one color on characters.I had another Epsen printer (a model before this one) and it had exactly the same problems. It's now sitting in storage with a code saying to have it serviced. That was also brought on by a paper jam.Both of the above printers had the exact same problems, even though they were different models.I am not pleased with the quality of Epson printers. They look nice and perform ok for a few months, then start having problems.Overall, I have had 5 Epson printers. Not satisfied with any of them.I would highly recommend to avoid Epson printers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The buttons are simple and easy-to-use. Even without reading the user manual, I was able to figure out how all of the buttons worked.The battery lasts at least 20 hours. I will probably buy renewable batteries in the near future, to save a little cash.It is light-weight and easy to stick in my pocket. I really enjoy the plastic holder - it protects the product from rain and dust.
I am very disappointed with this product. I travel 75 highway miles a day and have passed numerous police vehicles who were obviously using radar. This radar detector didn't detect anything! The only radar it acknowledges is grocery store electronic doors. Hopefully the more expensive model works better.
I bought these binoculars after reading so many positive reviews about them, and they do not disappoint. They're perfect for backyard bird or butterfly watching. Images are sharp and clear. I needed something light to hold because I am recovering from a broken shoulder, and can't hold anything heavy for long. These are PERFECT for my needs.
I'm using one of these at home. It's definitely one of the cheaper monitors out there, but the image quality it displays can be dissapointing.More specifically, the colour.I notice different regions of the monitor showing different shades of colours when it's supposed to show one, flat colour. If you do some graphics/imaging work, stay away from this one.The previous review regarding ghost shadow was right, although I don't think that it eventually goes away: your eyes just get used to it.If you play games on this monitor with its wide-screen resolution, you'll notice that you can only play it in its default resolution (1440x900), as other wide-screen resolutions will yield you a blurred/misadjusted display.If you can spare a bit more money on a better monitor, by all means do.
I can only say.. amazing.... these batteries perform far better than I expected... we shoot all day and do videos with there batteries never needing to be changed!
Guys; don't let yourselves be fooled by all the comments regarding the poor screen quality. I just got mine and it's here to stay! Believe me it's worth every penny.
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.
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.
I ordered this pen after ordering the Pacific Blue faceplate cover for my Palm m100. While I am pleased with the performace of the pen, it still looks like a cheap, blue, plastic pen. I wish I had saved my money for something else. If you looking for a professional and stylish pen, best move on.
I had this for about 5 weeks working fine before i moved. After i moved the cable no longer works and thus i hate it.
Arrived quickly & in time for taping of event. Quick shipment. Thanks so much & great doing business with you.
I am well pleased with the Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player. It seems to fit all my son's needs and was well worth the bargain price I paid.
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
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.
Product is what was expected. Works right out of the box, arrived on time, and is certainly worth the price.
I ordered two of these batteries and paid for overnight shipping in that I needed them for a rapidly approaching event. When I put them in my Sony DCR-TRV480 camera and tried to charge them, the charge light started blinking after about 30 seconds. The manual stated this indicated the batteries are not compatible with the camera. I tried charging the battery overnight anyways, and the light never stopped blinking. When I tried to power up the camera, I had a message on the LCD saying Sony Info Li Ion Batteries, followed by the camera powering down. When I tried to determine the charge status of the battery, the camera would not provide the requested info. I believe the camera has some intelligence that looks for a chip on the battery to tell it it is a SONY battery. If not, it shuts the camera off. Hence, this battery is not compatible with the Sony DCR-TRV480 camera.
I am absolutley amazed at the speed and quality of images this scanner produces. I am using it to digitize color photos and 35mm slides. It works equally well for both and the enhancement and touch up features are amazingly easy and fast to use. I have used it to scan to email some newsprint articles as well as larger format photos and it works great.It is connected through a USB hub to a Dell 8200 WINXP. Software loaded without a hitch and works perfectly.Excellent choice in flat bed scanners. I could not be more pleased at any price.
I purchased this item about 6 months ago. They fit very well and sound good, and if that were all I would give them four or five stars. I paid close to $40 dollars for them (not through Amazon). However, they suffer from one major defect: the insulation around the very flexible cord has failed. The reason? Well I think they cannot withstand the heat as found in a closed car during the summer. After doing that once, the cord started to feel "gummy" and started to stick together. The cord never recovered and now the insulation has broken in several places. You could say this is my fault; however I think this device should be designed to withstand these sorts of temperatures. I live in the Northeast...I can't imagine that these will fare any better in the South or anywhere else it gets hot.There are two other more minor "problems" with these headphones. First, without the extension they are very short. They are good for an armband mp3 player, but you'll need the extension for anything else. Second, I use them when I work out (and sweat). I found that once in awhile they "clog up" and stop working and need to be dried out. This may happen with any in-ear design...so I don't know if this is specific to Sony's design.
I wanted a battery grip for my XT and didnt' want to pay what the Canon grip was selling for. I did a search and came up with the Opteka, read some reviews on it and it sounded great. I bought it and have no doubts that I made a good decision. It feels great, works wonderfully....taking portrait oriented photos are so much more comfortable now. It also adds some weight to the camera which I found balanced some of the heavier lenses I own to feel more comfortable. I've got large hands and holding my XT is much easier now. I haven't done any serious battery tests, but at first it seemed like the OEM batteries drained pretty quickly. Maybe I didn't fully charge them, because now I don't notice at as much.
I have shot with some L lenses and this lens can hold up against the best of them. I wish I had bought it years ago cause I have lost more than a few great shots to camera shake.
I actually used this product and I found it to be very effective. I have a 2 yr. old and 4 yr. old and they are very rough on DVD's. The scratch out actually made the DVD playable again. It had only a few little blips in it, but nothing like before when the screen would freeze up and not play anything for a few minutes. I suggest trying it, it's cheap and it works!
High quality labeling tape. It comes in many different colors and it sticks well. However, I used it on textbook covers and I wa able to peel it off without a lot fo sticky stuff left.
I have been impressed with the quality of this camera, especially outdoors. I bought it thinking that it would be a fun little toy add-on for the Archos but I have found myself many times bringing it along as my primary recording device because it is so much easier to bring with me rather than a bulky camcorder.
I've owned a pair of NHT speakers (1.1) for over 16 years and loved their sound. Unfortunately, they developed the inevitable foam rot around the driver cones. Rather than repair them, I decided to upgrade to a new pair for a change of pace. I decided to go with these Absolute Zeros based on the positive reviews I've read on various online audio websites as well as sticking to the NHT sound. These new Absolute Zeros (AZ) sound great. They are much more detailed than my older pair, which is a good thing. The older pair sounds quite dull in comparison. I also have a pair of older NHT Super Zeros, and they also sound quite dull compared to the AZ's. I attibute this to the use of metal tweeters vs silk of the old pair. The bass response is decent for their size, but I recommend listening to them with a sub. I am using them with an old NHT SW2Pi 10" sub. They also have rubber surrounds around the driver cones, so they should last alot longer than my old pair. The speakers are also very beautifully finished in black lacquer, giving it a very expensive, high-end appearance. I listen to them without the grills. They look alot better without them on.FYI, my equipment:-amp: B&K; 125.2-preamp: HeadAmp GS-1-CD transport: Music Hall 25.2-D/A converter: Ack! dAct! 2.0-cables: Kimber, VH AudioI have the speakers on top of 24" metal stands. I used strips of Blu-Tack (a European market poster putty) along the foot rails (see uploaded pic) and they a hold the speakers in place VERY securely. Therefore, you CAN securely mount these speakers to stands, despite what another reviewer has implied.In short, I recommend these speakers. They sound great, look good, and are a relatively good value.P.S. For sake of full "disclosure," one of the speakers was defected out of the box: the tweeter was detached from the cabinet. I called NHT and spoke directly with one of the company partners. Since their headquarters was only 30 mins from my workplace, he send an employee to deliver and exchange the defective speaker that same day. Pretty good customer service in my book. Advantage of dealing with a smaller company.
These Hifonics speakers sound alot better than the price would have you believe. The materials used in these speakers are also very good . I always look for speakers that have cone material other than paper and surrounds made of rubber not foam. Important for speakers that live in the harsh environment of a car. The Hifonics Zeus ZXI63 seem like they will hold up just fine and they sound pretty darn good. I have them hooked up directly to my deck so they are not getting a whole lot of power but the bass sounds punchy and adequate (not a lot of low bass power). The mids and highs are clear with enough presence and sparkle to make your music interesting. I'm sure these speakers would sound better powered by a separate amp but for not much money they upgraded the sound of my system. They are not Hi End, they are value oriented and they are recommended.
I purchased the SCX4725FN from Staples two years ago for $35 and got a $20 rebate, so my total investment in this printer is $15. Staples ran a misprinted web price and after a lot of griping to Staples they made good on the advertised price. I'd previously caught Staples on several other misprinted prices which they did not make right, so I suppose I was due.At any rate, I've used the printer over a network from various Linux computers and as a copying machine. No drivers for SCX4725FN in Linux during configuration, so you'll need to tell it that it's an SCX4623. It sets up easy without the need to use the provided the CDs and delivers nice quality prints in toner save mode. It beats the heck out of the numerous inkjet printers that I've sent to the trash over the years, though I don't think I'd ever spend $300 plus dollars for any printer. My needs are simple. I've never used the scanner or the FAX capabilities. My rating is based on it being easy from Linux, which hasn't always been the case with other printers.Samsung SCX-4725FN Network Laser Multifunction Printer, Copier, Fax, Color Scanner
Really like this case. Lays flat, seems to be a good zipper, plenty of room...with room to spare. Time will tell if it holds up but I've purchased Case Logic before and always been satisfied. I'll buy another one when this one gets full.
Like some of the other reviews here, my copy was a bad one and I had to return it. Completely useless at 2.8f. Strangely enough, all the problems suddenly goes away and the lens tunrs tack sharp at f4. I bought this lens after I tried one of my friend's copy which had good sharpness at wide open through entire zoom range. I know this particular lens had same wide open sharpness problem during early production and was hence recalled in some counties like Korea and Japan. It makes me wonder whether we are receiving those recalled product or I was just unlucky with my copy.
The Itrip is great. My father and I used it at our carwash to go with lasers so that when people drive through they can listen to what the lasers are dancing to. It works great we have it about 6 or 7 feet away from the cars and you still have great sound quality. It works great sounds great overall very pleased.
My PC was no longer capable of booting all the way up because of the amount of USB devices that I had connected. I searched high and low for a highly reviewed powered USB hub and settled on the Belkin. I plugged it in, connected my devices, booted my PC and never looked back. The design, fits perfectly behind my monitor and still allows easy access to the all the ports. Worth it's weight in gold, to me.
Does anyone know if Slim-X has the capability to play in the car? I mean, I have a car kit with my regular CD player, but I was wondering if I can play Slim-X in my car? Thanks.
My router had to be 3 things; An internet connection sharing device, a switch and a wireless access point. Based upon these demands I decided to buy the WRT54GS.(Although the WRT54G costs a few bucks less then this one, I never considered it, it's just a few bucks and I am going to use the device for years, so I advice you to spend a few bucks more for the small advantages, i.e. double memory for embedded software and higher network performance because of a bigger cache). But enough about that.The thing works. It just does.Installing was a dream, default configuration via the software, which checked my internet connection type and configured the router automatically.Wireless range is excellent. Network speed is high. (I use cat 5e btw). computers plug into my network and are totally connected and have immideatly connection to the internet. wireless excryption is easy to set up. Configuration web interface is very clear and full of options.I have nothing but good things about this device. I would recommend this to anyone.
Wow! I picked this up at my local Best Buy. I didn't think they were in stock. I heard about this player on sites like riovolution.com and Cnet, and the reviews seemed very good. So I ran every red light to get to my bank and get the money and come back to purchase it. It looks big in pictures but so do all other players! This thing is really small and sleek and thin. Its main competitor, the Apple iPod Mini, doesn't come within sniffing distance! What would you choose?20-25 hour battery life vs. 6-8 Hour battery lifeAmazing sound vs. Decent sound quality5 Band Equalizer vs. No equalizer5GB vs. 4GB$250 vs. $250Voice Recording Capability vs. No Voice Recording CapabilityIf you chose the options on the left, you chose the Carbon! There is no comparison. The sound quality is incredible and it looks really nice. The red backlit Buttons and Rio Logo look really cool, and the white backlight fades out and that gives it a nice touch. Plus drag-and-drop file adding is easy and quick. Some iPod users may brag about how the iPod has the seamless integration of iTunes... well so does the Carbon! Not only iTunes, but alos WMP 10 and RMM. I think this mp3 player is the best in its catergory and among the best overall. Forget about the iPod in this case. At $50 cheaper you can't go wrong. $249 vs $199? Extra gigabyte? Bonus voice recorder? 12 extra hours of battery life? Smaller size? Better sound quality(fact, not opinion, since Signal-to-Noise ratio is better with the Carbon plus it has a 5 band custom EQ unlike the mini)? Graphic 5 Band EQ vs. Preset 2 Band Bass/Treble EQ? iPod mini should just plead no contest to its inferiority to the Carbon.
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.
My palm just died, for the second time in less than a month! I've had mine for nearly 2 years, had never hot sync'ed it, and threw my organizer out when I got my palm. It was good for the first 2 years, and then phht! I wasn't looking for anything flashy, I wanted something very basic. All I needed was a basic organizer and phone book. Now I don't have either, and with no help from support. My problems seem like the same ones everyone else seems to be having, but I do agree--I'm very wary of buying anything from palm again.
Godfathers of La PunkThe Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel is low-priced and easy to use. Within moments after turning it on I was taking fantastic photos. The flash is strong. The image is what you'd expect from an SLR (see photos). One of the best deals out there.
I spent more time reviewing the headset that I purchased, but I suppose it would be useless without this adapter! This worked perfectly and was easy to set up. I snapped one end onto my headset chord and plugged the other end into my 2.5 mm cell phone jack. The sound quality is perfect. The overall volume was a bit quiet, but tolerable. I can hear fine most of the time, but on a noisy road or highway I usually have to ask the person on the other end to speak up a bit. There are adapters available that come with an amplifier, but the ones I saw all had bad reviews. Overall I am glad I chose this one.
Been using the Sony SS5000 since 2009 and waited for the right price to upgrade.Movies sound great and music sounds sweet.Yes you can spend more money but I doubt they'll be worth paying more since these bad boys fits the bill!
I like the color coding and labeling I just wish I could write in my own labels. Good product, would buy another one.
I haven't tested the surge protector yet, since there aren't too many lightning storms in Southern California, so I can't really attest to how well it protects. Besides this, the product is great and easy to use. The best part is that there are outlets for the cable line and phone/ Ethernet lines and power outlets on the side that have room for the plugs that take up a lot of space. I would like to note that it is rather large as there 12 outlets and conspicuous. I hid mine behind the TV. Overall, I love it!
Wow, not going to lie. I bought these speakers becuase a buddy of mine had them, and I couldn't live without. Sweet looking, incredibly small, great base and treble. I would buy these hands down over any other $50-60 dollar speakers on the market. Great buy!
There is not so much to say about it, but it had a good price here.
The only reason why I am not awarding this fine optic five stars, since it is out-performed wide open at f2 by the Leica M 35mm f2 Aspheric Summicron, with regards to contrast and resolution. However, when this lens is stopped down to f4 or f5.6, it is just as capable a performer as its more expensive competition. Optically speaking, this lens resembles most closely the Canadian and late German versions of the 35mm f2 Summicron, so I would not hesitate using it wide open at f2 if I had to. Indeed, I have seen a Popular Photography test report of this lens that shows it is still a fine performer at f2, improving at f2.8, and especially, f4. When I want to bring one lens with my Contax G2, then the 35mm f2.0 Planar usually is my first choice.
I don't understand it. We have kids at the age of 8 that can hack another computer, yet we still have people that cannot get this simple piece of hardware to work. Its always two simple problems, their anti-(X) software gets in the way or they just never clicked the box to share and internet connection with other computers allowing the dongle to work properly.
worked just as i needed,, I know its old style ,,but hey this works for me and my older video camera
I needed a quality splitter for my digital cable and i couldn't find anything of quality at the local shack.Anyway i found this splitter on Amazon and it does the job great.Picture quality on the outputs of the splitter is great.I'd recommend this.
All Functions of the scx-4725fn worked right out of the 2nd box. The Dell router communictated with the printer. XP accepted the printer on a network.Do check the box because the first one I got was banged up. Do not throw away the box. Amazon quickly had another new printer to me in two days.My only complaint is the instructions are pictures on a paper sheet with 8 other languages. It was confusing for me. There is a Postscript CD which supposedly has all the instructions.The printing, fax, copying and scan work fine.Higly recommend this network printer to anyone who needs a multifunction printer.
These work well with the Data Shark kit from Paladin. They fit quad-sheild RG-6 perfectly and they compress to form a tight seal as needed. Good price, great performance.
This gadget definitely solved my problem having 3 computers in one household. No more dropping of connection. My connection had been excellent since I have had this gadget. It is definitely worth the money.
quite pleased at this point. prompt delivery, quality product. reasonable price. (Sam's Club $130.00 more, although not sure if same model)
Must admit is not in a pc wich needs lots of power,but is quiet and gets the job done ,plus cheap!
Works well but has limited functionlity using the remote. Essentially you can change the volume and move through the song list. Since I had read other reviews I was aware of the limitations but it meets my needs.
These speakers are bad ass.For relatively cheap speakers these things will rattle your windows.They have a richer creamier sound than any other computer speakers I have ever heard.
6-Port Combo Hub for Mac Mini6-Port Combo Hub for Mac Mini6-Port Combo Hub for Mac MiniThe Belkin 6 Port Combo Hub is not supported by Apple. It does not function as Belkin claims; Belkin's tech support is useless and there is no information available from Belkin to explain what a customer needs to do to make this device work - it absolutely is NOT plug and play.
Takes beautuiful pictures once u use the right modes at the right time. The zoom is good but limited so if you like taking pics of distant objects this isnt your camera.. For point and shoot pictures.. its very good
As a networking &quot;internals&quot; guy, I was shocked to find that this product is fundamentally broken at the network layer.What people are complaining about here is that the device suddenly stops working and must be unplugged and plugged back in again.This is because the device is trying to be too smart, and is losing track of which power-line modules connect to which computers. Unfortunately, in doing so, it prevents the network-level broadcast facilities from working. The broadcast facility I'm talking about most (ARP, the address resolution protocol) would have automatically corrected the problem if the Linksys box wasn't so broken.In essence, for all you tech guys and gals, is that a learning bridge should never &quot;learn&quot; the broadcast address.If you have only PCs, and you load the Linksys driver, they do some magic to keep the devices from falling over dead... But if you mix in a non-pc (Linux, UNIX, Macintosh) using a hub off the end of your power-line device, you're guaranteed to be frustrated.The symptoms are that some of the network works (whatever was working before the bridge tables got corrupted) and others stop working with no explanation. The box &quot;selectively&quot; forwards traffic, and becomes deaf to other traffic.It's like being at a cocktail party, and having every third person not be able to hear you, and saying &quot;Over here!&quot; (as ARP does) doesn't help either.Ugh. In my experience, this is somewhat typical of Linksys products... If you have a windows PC, you're fine. If you have anything else, they won't talk to you.I switched to the Siemens power-line module, and it has been working just fine for me.
I agree with the earlier reviewer's points:Slightly bulky design, the battery drops off sometimes and a ratherinconvenient switch. But the microphone quality is good,no doubt, although the isolation is not great: that is, I stillhear the music from my player when switched to the microphone mode.The idea behind the design is to ensurethat you don't have to take off the headphones. But most of the time,I find myself doing the following when I have to listen to an outsideconversation: pull out the PTH from the pocket, switch over to themicrophone mode, pull out the player pause it and then do the reverse allover again. I would rather pull the headphones out and put them back in!What would help is to have this switch also to pause the player and play back when the switch is flipped.That I guess, would require to tie this up with particular music player.Maybe a solution for iPods will sell.But this was designed for use in flights when one has tolisten to short sentences and switch back the flowing music.
I managed to get this lens on Amazon new for only $360. The thing works great, great stabilizer, great in panning mode. Photos look fabulous.I shot some 100+mph motorcycles @ 300mm and got about a 1 in 10 keeper rate. That's pretty good since I usually get 0 in 10.Mine is very sharp and focuses fine, if a bit slower than a usm lens.
This product does exactly what I needed it to do. I have a monitor with two inputs, one VGA and one DVI. I have two computers that I want to share the monitor with. My two computers only have DVI outputs, so I plugged this bad boys in and connected it to my monitor and it worked as it should.
I love this card. Its fast and easy to use with my camera and best of all I dont need the camera itself to download it to any computer. The USB feature does it all and is so wonderful! Worth the extra price cost!
Apple is pulling a clasiic Microsoft tactic here by making the 6th gen ipods NOT backward compatible for no apparent reason other than to force you to pay more to upgrade your OS and docking stations / cables. Plus, the 5.5 gen is faster, and better assembled. From what I am reading here, alot of others are saying the same thing.Don't buy this item. Buy a 5.5 gen instead.
This camera does everything I expected it to and I ordered another one for my daughter.
I've used a cheap set of RCA headphones for the past year, they would cut out if I tilted my head the wrong way. The Sennheiser's have excellent sound quality for my late night TV. I can go anywhere in my house wihout ever losing the signal or encountering interference. Almost too big for my head - I'm on the small side (female), but not exceptionally so. They would probably be too big for my little mother and certainly for a kid.
This is the best "bang" for the buck and you will not be disappointed, unless of course, you have absolutely no hearing whatsoever! Otherwise, it will scare the living daylights out of you, if you're standing right next to it. In other words, it does the job perfectly, and I can't be more pleased. Don't bother with more expensive ringers out there, because this one really, really works!
WOW! With the Logitech remote I can control everything I own. A brand new digital HD receiver from Comcast, Xbox 360, TV, and a 92' Pioneer stereo receiver. The software from Logitech is a breeze to setup via the USB cable. When you use the Activity button you can watch TV or DVD, play Music or what ever your fancy might be. You can specify that you want the volume to be controlled by your receiver for the stereo, the channels up and down for the Comcast receiver or what ever setup you might have.The best thing about the remote is the Wife absolutely loves it and has no problems going back and forth from Netflix on the Xbox to using the Media Center, or flipping back to the TV mode and watching Food Network. The other great thing I like is if something didn't turn on, you can click the help button and it will turn on the device or ask you questions about whats not working and it always fixes what ever device is not on or even TV Input being wrong. The only complaint I have with the Logitech is it doesn't have a bottle opener built in :D
Quiet, reliable, cheap. Easy to use, converts easy up and down, adapters built in. I use it in the US to run German appliances and will certainly take it back to D to use it for the US equipment.
i bought this to edit music being in a band most of my time if home isediting music so i needed a reciever to work with a cd or MP3 PlayerThis seem to be the answer for the price....................and it was no problem works great and plenty of rca jacks in the backso far so good no problem..
After extensive searching for the best possible affordable DVD player we decided to purchase this one. We had it professionally installed and we couldn't be happier with this. My son is NOT a car baby but we have no problems now, this DVD player is very well put together and haven't had any problems so far. Have had it installed for about 4 months now and we use it almost everyday! I would recommend this product, a little pricy but well worth every penny.
Im getting it for christmas and I cant wait!
I did not receive a disc with set up instructions which everyone says should have been included.To date, I have not set up the Ipod Classic. Where is the disc?
I purchased Toshiba 32A43 from a local retailer. To my disappointment, from the very first time I turned it on, the blueish bands appeared on the top left corner and right side of the screen.Toshiba technitian is coming to check the product. I will see how they handle this problem, and then rate this product again. Until then, the rating is 2 stars.*************Technitian checked it out. As he demagnetized TV with special equipment for 5 seconds, the color defects disappeared perfectly. He said that he had seen same problem on some 32" TVs several times. Now whole my family can enjoy this new TV.
This replacement battery is much better than a canon OEM battery. The day it arrived, I charged it over night, and used it on a commercial shoot. It ran strong and steady for hours on end and still had plenty of charge at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this product for any Canon user.
This camera is pretty much everything you will ever need for 98% of all your picture taking needs. The picures are crisp and full of color. I was highly impressed by how the auto focus fixed lighting problems and knew when to utilize the flash or not. Wonderful feel in the hand and the LCD screen on a swivel is one of the best features you'll find on a digital camera. Finally you can take a picture of yourself and a friend (while pointing the camera at you) and you can see exactly what you are taking. Marvelous!The software for this product is all self-activating. You plug your camera in, download you pics, and then manipulate them if you wish. So easy its scary. I was looking at the Casio line for is small size and couldnt be happier I went with the Canon A80. I was worried about indoor pictures coming out darker (as with the apparent problem with the Casio line), I NEVER had a problem.I am sure people could come up with this and that for why one camera is better than this one, but for the money and the tools, this is the BEST overall camera, period DOT.
I returned this.The curve on the head-band was so severe that it hurt my head to wear and the ear-piece came apart in under an hour's use.
I bought this as a present for my mother, who lives 2,000 miles away from me. She is a bit computer challenged, so I liked the plug & play integration with her existing Microsoft-based PC. Although she ultimately still had to call my brother for help, the installation went fairly smoothly and the camera has a decent resolution given her dimly lit house. I would recommend this product as being an excellent value for the price.
This is a great printer. No more running out of ink half way through printing a picture. No more purchasing lots of ink cartridges. This really is a hassle free printer. 100+ year pictures, no dry time, high resolution.I purchased several more of these for my family members and they love it too.
First off, let me say that I LOVE Jansport products; it is the only backpack that my children use (ages 7, 8, 10 & 12). I think we have owned a total of 12+ backpacks and that's including the three I gave away. I purchased the Driver 8 on Ebay and my husband immediately stole it from me, lol. Once I purchased the 15" MacBook Pro, I tried to retake the pack from my husband. I was all set to use the bag when I noticed a serious problem: when I placed the laptop in the sleeve, the strap that keeps it in place does not attach the way it is suppose to due to the size of my laptop. This causes the laptop to lean forward if nothing else is in the compartment with it. I do a lot of running around with my kids and I cannot afford to have my laptop banging around inside. This issue causes you to have to load up the backpack to keep the laptop in place. So unfortunately I had to continue my search for another bag although I really had my heart set on using the Driver 8 and if it wasn't for this I would have given it 5 stars. If you have a 13" or smaller this bag is absolutely perfect and I would recommend it to everyone.
Tiger direct does not actually have this in stock. They will send you a 50' cable for the same price and expect you to be happy
I just purchased a new laptop and needed a new carry bag for it. I saw this item and knew it was the one for me. Boy, was I wrong. The item states that it is designed to fit a laptop with a 17" screen. When I received the bag, I attempted to place my laptop in it and the bag was a good 2 inches too small. After doing some reseach, I found this is a common problem with this company's bags.Just a head's up. If you own a computer with a 17" scrren, DO NOT BUY THIS BAG!!! It will not fit your system.
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.
The TrendNet ethernet camera I have for security is old school hookup. I still have a windows XP computer that needed this cable to hook the camera up.
I bought mine from Amazon about 2 and a half years ago. Has been used 24-7 since then. Never a problem.Buy it.
When purchasing this frame, I was concerned that the glass may come chipped or broken. But, it was very well packaged and there was no damage at all. The frames are of excellent quality. I especially like the copper metal frame color. It enhances my granddaughters photos very much.
This is a very good camcorder for the price, but the PAL60 output does not work.
This is my second flat panel TV, I also have a 17" widescreen "Pyxscape" which was also of the "low budget" variety.By comparison, the Pyxscape is much better. Here are my gripes with the Norcent:1) The first one I received was defective -- when I plugged it in, the power light would come on orange rather than blue, the picture would never come on and the controls were non-responsive. So far, the replacement has been OK.2) Limited picture size options -- the Norcent only has 2 picture settings, 4:3 and 16:9. My 17" panel has about 5 settings including 16:9, 4:3, Zoom, Wide, etc. The Norcent's 2 selections are too limiting to make best use of the screen.3) Compatibility problems with progressive scan -- My 17" flat panel is 100% compatible with Playstation 2 and DVD player progressive scan settings. The Norcent, when connected to a progressive scan source yields a distorted screen with dual images and messed up colors.Although the price is right, I do not recommend this TV due to lack of features an incompatibility with progressive scan.
I bought this cd player about a month ago and it's without a shout of a doubt, the best damn cd player I have ever used. Not only is it slim, but it plays just about anything. I make Data/MP3 cd's all the time and I can fit about 8 times as many songs on those for about a fraction of the cost of a normal cd. Most people say that the user manual sucks, but I thought it was very helpful to me. This cd player is the nicest piece of hardware I own. I have hundreds of people @ school tell me it's the coolest thing they have ever seen. So, if your a person who listens to a lot of music, will pay about 15.00 dollars more for a product that produces 100% better than what your using, buy the I-RIVER 350 Slim-X, you wont regret it. I haven't.
This is one product that I'd say is worth the purchase... you get what you pay for, and what you get is way more than what you do pay for.. If you're using a regular old datebook.. consider this Visor Delux as a bionic organizer w/ multiple functionalities. I've done my research over all the PDA's out there including the info. on the companies.. Handspring Visor Delux is the way to go. =)
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
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.
Similar to other reviews. Loud clicks and Can not recognize by Windows XP after about 1 year of use. I will spent more $ to recover the data.
This is my fifth post on this machine since 2003 and the first to post a troubleshoot. People need to look at what other people have written, like my post! Many of the people who are unhappy with this machine have problems with the picture. Learn to read the manual people!!! If you are currently having problems with the picture on your machine, I'll save you the trouble of hunting down the manual... please skip to Troubleshooting Tips.Review:This is in fact the best machine for the price. I am amazed that it plays pretty much every format it says on the box and all disk media CDR/CDRW/DVDR/DVDRW. Today I have two Apex DVD players and they all work perfectly since 2003, except for the occasional motor hum from spinning. Despite the hum, I am very very happy with this Apex machine. In fact I recommended this Apex DVD player to a coworker of mine and he also bought two of these fantastic machines. He has not had any problems either. I highly recommend this machine because of performance versus price. My machine still works perfect! If you should have a problem with picture in the future, please remember to look at Troubleshooting in this post.Troubleshooting Tips:Does your Apex DVD player only play audio and no video? Or does it play audio but the video is scrolling in black and white? Before you try to return the player or waste hours calling Apex tech support, or run the player over with your car, try these simple troubleshooting ideas first.No picture: Hopefully you still have the remote control. If you tossed it out the window, you need to fetch it. But first check to see if your video is hooked up correctly and your TV is switched to the correct video input. If everything is correct, using the DVD's remote control, press the I/P button located on the bottom right corner of the remote. The I/P button switches the TV display between interlace and progressive. If this doesnt bring back the picture, try pressing this button without playing a DVD. If you dont get video back, now you can run the player over with your car!Picture scrolling in B/W: You need the remote control for this so you better get it from your dog before he burries it in the backyard. Press the P/N button located on the bottom right corner of the remote. The P/N button switches your DVD players video output signal between PAL and NTSC. By pressing P/N, you should be able to get a good picture on the screen.For other problems go to http://www.apexdigitalinc.com/support.aspI hope I have helped you continue to enjoy the Apex DVD player with these troubleshooting tips. I have done some research and experimenting with the remote when my Apex AD-2500 seemed to have lost its video signal. Im a more happier person after discovering the I/P button! The button was probably accidentally pushed to cause the black screen in the first place.
After getting a new Dell computer with Windows 7, I found out that older Palm devices are no longer supported for HotSync using the USB cable. Unless your Palm handheld comes with a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection, the only other way to connect to the computer is using an infrared connection (which most computers today do not stack out-of-the-box).I plugged the infrared adapter into an available USB port, Windows installed the drivers within seconds and the HotSync software detected the new connection right away. All in all, I was done in about 10 minutes!Sofar the adapter has been working great and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommended!!
i have had no end of trouble with this printer, and i did not pay 39.99 for it either.after almost a year of having only the printing function work i was able to resend it to hp. it worked a month but then had to put it in storage due to katrina. when i resurrected it, it only printed, again and then finally stopped doing that. have had it up and printing/scanning, not copying since august and yesterday, it just quit. i got a new cartrige but that was not the solution. heap of junk. totally unreliable. don't waste time or money of any kind on this one.
First off, this is my first Mac. I have always been skepticalof Macs but the iBook completely changed that. My workis based on computers, and I have never experienced a bettersystem.(+)-Always dependable, never fails to run properly.-Small & easy to transport.-Interface is extremely easy, good for people new to computers.-Display is great, pictures and videos have never looked this good.-Widgets are really useful!! i.e. Maps, Sport scores, Weather, etc.-iLife has great apps, iDVD, iMovie HD, etc.-Supports: CAT5, FireWire, USB(2), Monitor-output, 56k!(-)-The OS takes up over 10GB of hard drive space, reallypissed me off when i discovered that.-If you're running it with the standard 512MB of RAM, it'sprobably a good idea to go up to 1GB-fragile keys! when i went to install RAM, one of the slide-outkeys snapped off!! had to fight with Apple rep. to get fixed underwarranty :(-gets hot pretty quickly, its a good idea to be a well-circulatedarea when using.-PC users beware, you'll discover finding some Windows appscompatible with Macs can be quite difficultdon't be discouraged! this is a great product & if you'relooking for a laptop.. THIS IS IT!!
An absolutely fantastic set of headphones. I now can watch TV or listen to the radio at my own designated level. The range of reception is better than any other brand out there and the quality is bar none.
I bought this camera because I wanted to upgrade from my current digital with more mega pixels without paying the price of a digital SLR. Kodak is the only brand I have owned for a digital camera and I am very happy with them. This camera is great. I love the image stabilizer. The screen is a great size, and I love the wide range of scenes to choose from. So far this is the next best thing to a digital SLR. It takes great pictures and is easy to use. I was also happy that it was compatable with the Kodak printer dock that I already owned. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
I purchased this item to replace a cheaper model with a damaged molded cable. Given this model uses a standard detachable USB cable, I no longer have to worry about needing to discard the electronics when a customer steps on my laptop.I'm using it with a Lenovo T61, running Windows XP to administer Cisco devices via console ports using PuTTY. I loaded the drivers, plugged it in and it just works.My only concern is misplacing the small driver CD or not being able to download drivers in the future.
I bought the Zire 21 about 4 weeks ago to replace my trusty old M125. It must've lost all my data 5 times already! For no apparent reason!!! Imagine what I go through when I haven't synced for a few days - I lose appointments, phone numbers, memos, etc.
It works as advertised.PRO:1) Very good GPS reception. I can have signal even in building. This is very good if u are travelling on foot. you can go in and out of shop without loosing signals. (u need to change to pedestrain mode)2) Very good for Europe travel, Maps are detail enough. U can plan your trip from this country to that country and every attractions in between. Call Garmin to request for a USA & Europe CD to be installed in your PC and then sync all the planning into the GPS3) Always give me the fastest way to where I want to go. I have seen reviews that this thing sometimes recommend routes that are longer. Well I thought so too. Try and compare it on your PC by comparing your method and GPS recommended method. I will say u will loose most of the time.4) Screen readable even in sunlight.5) Design is slim and nice. Good for pocket travel on foot.6) Eliminates lots of quarrel with your partner when u are lost :) - priceless.CONS:1) Time taken for it to receive a signal plus the loading of the USA and Europe is slow. However if u coming out from a underground carpark, I suggest u switch on only when u are out of the underground carpark. If you on while in Underground carpark, it takes forever to get a signal even after u are out in the open.2) sound quality is not good enough. Forget about using this as MP3 player. Although the voice navigation is loud enough but the sound crack when u put to highest volume. It sound as if the speaker is bursting.3) Pronunciation of street names is terrible, I bet any 10 year old can pronounce better than it. But its fun anyway to hear such an intelligent device cannot pronounce simple street name.SummaryI highly highly recommend it. This is one of those device u will never say u never use it. But one thing u need to be careful. Your driving habit will change from using common sense to find the way to just conveniently looking at the screen.
This product was not worth the money nor the effort. I bought it and tried to apply it but it didn't even fit on my 15.4" screen. I also noticed that the cleaning gel it came with was completely dried up. This product was not worth the money and now I have to send it back to the company to get a refund. The company has a satisfaction guarantee but they don't pay for the return shipping. Therefore, I'm only going to get a total of $11 if I include my shipping costs...
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.
I have always valued reviews from users of equipment I am contemplating buying, and I have always been amazed at the negative reviews I read about Bose sound equipment. With this purchase, I own a Bose CD Wave radio, a pair of Bose 151 outdoor speakers, and now an Acoustimass 5 system, with a Bose center speaker on the way. As has always been the case, I am extremely pleased with the product I received.I bought the Acoustimass system to replace a pair of big old floor speakers on an old stereo system that were just too big for my new digs. The cubes are perfect up on the new entertainment center, and the bass module fits perfectly under a side table in the corner of the room.As for sound quality, I have been buying quality audio equipment for forty years, and have had great systems throughout the years. The Acoustimass system stands up very well to any speaker system I have owned. I am so pleased with the sound that I have decided to throw out the old stereo receiver, and just purchased a Denon 1911 and will build my home theater around the Acoustimass.Like I said, I have "No Problems With Bose"!
There are many times a nice soft brush comes handy. I'll use this to clean my camera lenses, cell phones, and any other item that needs to be cleaned with a soft brush. Sometimes compressed air does not do the job. There is plenty of brush that comes out and this will be a nice tool for me in the coming years.
This is a great scanner, it's compact and fairly easy to use. Though it would have been helpful if it came with a frequency code manual.
These speaker stands have improved the quality of sound. We had the speakers on top of the cabinet, about three feet high by about three feet apart from each other and was disappointed in the sound. After using these stands, the sound has improved. The speakers are now about five feet apart from each other and about five feet high. They are very heavy at the base following a slim tube (enough to hold the wires) and the speaker sits on that. Very nice design.
Got my order within days, and was very satisfied with the speed which my order was processed. Would order again from this merchant.
A stand-alone CD/DVD duplicator comes in very handy. However, CD/DVD duplicators have traditionally been very pricey, and hence remained the domain of large businesses or professional studios (and even then they were only to be found at dedicated duplication departments). Thankfully, the technology has now become much more affordable, so that also smaller businesses, non-profit organizations and even consumers may consider obtaining one of these devices.In the past, DVD duplicators were usually based on DVD-R technology due to its traditional market position in professional DVD duplication and publishing. This means that people already owning DVD+R/+RW equipment and at the same time wanting to use such a machine had to make sure that the source drive was capable of reading the DVD+R/+RW media they want to duplicate, and that they had to buy different media (DVD-R instead of DVD+R/+RW) instead of the ones they are used to and which they probably already bought in larger quantities for their normal recorders. Especially when noticing the current trend towards lower and lower prices for &quot;plus&quot; media, especially for DVD+RW compared to DVD-RW, and the generally wider availability of DVD+R and DVD+RW media in retail stores in the US and Europe, such a &quot;DVD-R limited&quot; duplicator might not be a smart choice to make nowadays.Alera promptly reacted to this situation by offering a series of CD/DVD duplicator devices which are among the first to include full DVD+R and DVD+RW recording support. They still allow for DVD-R and DVD-RW media to be used for recording as well. The Alera DVD Copy Cruiser Dual machines are able to make duplicates of DVD media on either DVD+R or DVD-R media at 4x speed (resulting in a copy of a fully recorded DVD to be completed in around 15 minutes!), or by using rewritable DVD+RW or DVD-RW media at 2.4x or 2x speed respectively. What's more, the devices are also capable of recording all kinds of CD-types (including CD-Audio, Video-CD, Picture-CD and CD-ROM) on CD-R or CD-RW media.A rather unique piece of equipment is the Alera 1:1 duplicator. It has the most impressive looks of them all, finished in a stylish black case, with the display and operational buttons conveniently placed on top of the device.On top of the device, we find a bright, backlighted LCD display, and 4 operational buttons. All copying, track selection, erasing and audio playback operations can be performed from this display, no computer is required. The main function of course is copying. Just put the source disc in the top drive (either a CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW disc), and place an accompanying destination disc in the bottom recorder drive. Select the copy function, confirm writing speed (if, for any reason, you want to write the disc at a lower than its maximum allowed speed), and the copying process will start.Copying DVDs works as straight-forward as copying CDs: just put the source DVD (of any format) in the source drive, and the recordable DVD (of any format) in the recorder, and start copying.Then there is the Edit Track option. This can be used to make a compilation of various Audio-CDs. You can select the tracks you want to copy, and then these will be written to the destination CD. You can even determine the order of the tracks from a single CD that you want to copy. This operation can be repeated with several discs.Now, there's one function of the DVD Copy Cruiser we haven't discussed yet. Besides using it as a stand-alone CD or DVD duplicating unit, it can also be used as a full featured DVD recorder drive when connected to a PC! On the back of the device, there's a USB 2.0 connector, and a switch to toggle between stand-alone use and PC use. Alera even provides a USB 2.0 cable in the box, to directly get you started. Once connected to a PC, it will automatically be recognized by the operating system. You may use the drive to burn CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, and use it as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as well. This is why Alera refers to it as an 8-in-1 device.Alera not only offers this PC functionality of the duplicator as a bonus, it even provides a remarkable set of software with the unit to get you up and running.The Alera DVD Copy Cruiser's set of features really surprised us. We never expected a CD/DVD duplicator unit priced at consumer level to offer this much functionality. Next to simple 1-on-1 copying of both CD and DVD media, the backlighted LCD display opens up a lot of extra functions, all of which can be used without connecting the device to a PC. Think of the Edit Track feature, to allow you to create your own music CD compilations, or the extensive CD playback features that are available, to use the device as a stand-alone music player when it is not copying a CD or DVD. And of course, we fancy the fact that Alera has brought the DVD+R and DVD+RW formats into the duplicator field as one of the firsts in the industry, by offering a device that's capable of writing all popular DVD formats. And if all of this is not enough, the unit can also be used as a state-of-the art 4x DVD recorder drive when connected to a PC. It will get you up and going immediately, as it comes bundled with an enormous amount of software to let you do anything from burning data backups to creating full featured DVD-Video titles.We wonder how this offer can be beaten by any other manufacturer, and for sure we think this will not happen anytime soon. This product not only flawlessly does what you expect from it, but also adds a lot of functionality on top. We proudly present it with a DVDplusRW.org Editor's Choice Award.
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!
Hi there. Firstly, I had ordered iMP-350, but unfortunatelly it wasn't in stock at that time so I ordered iMP-400, and I'm fully satisfied with it. However, I changed the headphones for a KOSS one but stil the whole device is excellent so I can really recommend it.PS: My rating is for iMP-400...
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!
These work great. I know they've been around for a long time too! Make sure the receiving powermid is in clear view of the equipment you want to control.
I plugged this adapter into my new Dell Laptop and it brought up my CompactFlash card as an additional hard drive in Windows 2000, no software or additional drivers required.I was then able to browse and even edit pictures on the card as if it were a disk drive. Truly amazing. All peripherals should be this easy to install and intuitive to use.
If you think this is simple to use with outlook, you are wrong. There is no easy way to send files from this dang machine to outlook. I wasted an entire day trying to figure this thing out
I have not had to reset this router yet. It is always working perfectly. I love it and I love the security features. Very simple to use. Highly recommend.
Consolidated a Sony TV, Sony DVD changer, Motorola Cable Box, Tivo into one remote. Works great. Easy to use with good key layout. Learning works well, and ability to swap keys between modes is a big plus.
My options included Denon, HK and this Yamaha in the $300-$400 range. It was not easy to decide and I did quite a lot of research before I bought this unit. So far I am very happy with my decision. IMHO this Yamaha has all the qualities of the good receiver:1. Good DSP and decoder - both Dolby digital and DTS decoders has almost perfect channel separation and balance and the 192/24 bit DSP is very good. This means that sound field in movies is very detailed. Also I liked yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer modes.2. Good amp - don't compare this yamaha's 90W (DIN) per channel with 100W power of other amps. It's at least 2 times more powerful then my old Sony 90W per channel receiver (and by the way it's about 3 times heavier). The sound is detailed and balanced - I can finally listen to the U2 "Achtung Baby" album that sounded too sharp on the old Sony. Also the "Night" modes are very valuable as we often have time to watch movies only after kids are in bed...3. Nice features and decent connectivity - Internet radio kicked in as soon as I plugged receiver into my network router. There are so many stations but the sound quality is mostly bad (with few exceptions). Then it took about an hour to figure out how to share the music from the Windows Media Player 11 on Windows Vista PC but at the end the sound quality is fantastic even compared to my JBL pc speaker system. (Btw it worked without any firmware upgrade.) I didn't yet try the XM radio and have no plans to buy a IPod doc. As for HDMI, I had a horrible experience with this interface, so no plans to use anything but component for video switching.So you can tell my first impression is very good. Good luck in your quest for a perfect receiver. ;-)
i got this item expecting it to be ALOT smaller!!....dont get me wrong i like the size it is right now! it is bigger than expected...maybe 5 1/2inches long and like 1 1/2 thick id assume...so...its beefy haha..it has a nice feel to it,nice and sturdy in the hand....but beware...its the kind of plastic that once you drop it..it could crack pretty easily....oh well...i got the ANL raptor 200amp fuses and they fit nice and snug!...comes with some screws. excited to try it out! may post an update
I got my Tivoli PAL as a present and was blown away when I first turned it on. It has a rubberized case and I work outside a lot so it is always with me at a job site. My brother who loves music visited one day and I played a coupled of CD's through the aux port. He bought one the next day. It's not stereo but then again unless you have a well laid out speaker seperation on a stereo you can hear the details. When you get one of these, get a little bridge cable with it for the aux input (it has a male stereo plug on both ends) so you can connect your MP3 or CD player. The radio reception on this unit is wonderful. With the ant. up I can get Boston FM stations (90 miles!) and Albany (82 miles)....wonderful.
Better than those high end bags and save me lots of money. I still have the bag after 5 years...
First, this a Mac type product. No moving parts, no manual needed, no complicated install. Drag and drop an application, plug the device to USB, and use it. This is how things should be; it's why people buy Macs.Even on the latest 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro, the Elgato Turbo.264 hardware encoder makes a difference. It's not 5x faster as some G4 or other older Mac users are raving here, but even on this laptop, it's 20% faster when transcoding from the 3ivx files made by aFlip Video Ultra.More impressively, while the Turbo.264 is boosting the speed, the MacBook Pro remains completely responsive for other tasks, not bogging down Mail, browsing, or office work as happens when using pure software solutions for transcoding. The laptop doesn't heat up and the CPU fan doesn't kick in.The software install is dead simple: drag and drop into Applications, then run once. Or visit the web site and download the latest version, and drag and drop that. As of this review, that's 1.2 which is Leopard compatible (the older v1.1 from the CD had worked on my Leopard as well). Batch transcoding is as easy as dropping a collection of vids onto the app and clicking start, and the apps progress is more interesting to watch than Quicktime Pro's export dialog. (Speed is the same whichever interface you use.)Resultant file sizes using Quicktime Pro encoding and Elgato Turbo.264 encoding are virtually identical, and visually almost indistinguishable.Even if you have the latest most powerful Mac CPU, this widget makes encoding faster while letting you use your Mac for other tasks. If you have an older Mac, and your time's worth money, there's no question this pays for your time after the first few uses.
This is not good product over all , Time value of money functions are not working properly and It is too old financial calculator
Works great! How the heck do they sell these so cheap? Never again will I buy from Best Buy or Radio Shack!
I am buying a second of these cables for my se430 (in addition to my se530). I love it. Really great to block out load mouths in your work area. When the boss comes by your cubicle to ask about your non compliance concerning the new TPS cover sheet (did you get the memo?), just press the microphone into action and mute the music. He'll be impressed and head over to Bolton's cube in a jiffy -- assuming the printer doesn't need paper.I discovered at the Indy 500 that this device works wonders (along with a pair of Peltor range muffs and some in-ear buds and an FM radio). When the radio broadcast went to commercial, I would turn on the microphone and be able to hear my neighbor talk, or the track announcer (under yellow of course). Now I am not "drooling" in lust a nice Racing Electronics dual2 way scanner headset package ($400 and up). This works fine for my once a year race.Serious non sound quality related nitpick.. The battery compartment slide-cover will disengage/open if you even "think" about it disengaging/opening.. After the 4th or 5th time you pick it up to turn on the microphone and nothing happens (no battery since it fell out!!, you will get a piece of duct tape about an inch long and cm wide and apply it over the battery compartment cover for final bliss..
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.
This did exactly what we needed in a classroom where there are two projectors and one computer! The teacher needed to be able to use her two different areas of the classroom (lab, actually) where there are two projectors which project on two different walls of the room. This allows the computer to stay put and the switch simply changes which projector is in use!!! Great!
I was nervous to buy this item, however this worked very well and it was very simple to install. I am very pleased and the inside of my car looks better as well.
Hooking up a secuirty camera system and on some cameras I must put on an adapter because of the cable ends on the cable I ran. This is being installed this week-end, rain permitting. i was fortunate to get the right adapter because it's easy to miss-identity female or male. I had to keep looking back and forth at the picture. I'd recommend getting more than one type. I figured out I need 4 more of various types.
It was very easy to connect without calling for help, it works wonderfully. It was just what I needed to connect my computer and cable TV cords.
I purchased this upon reading a review written by a law student who said that is was spacious enough for his laptop and several large law textbooks. I am a petite woman in graduate school and was struggling to find the balance between a backpack spacious enough to hold my laptop, notebooks and textbooks without appearing overwhelming large on my small frame. When I opened the box, I thought to myself, "there is NO way this bag is large enough to hold everything he claimed." I put my 13" Macbook (in its neoprene case, a 1 1/2 inch binder, the Atlanta White Pages, a 300 page textbook (trade binding,) a wool scarf, a small spiral bound notebook, a 300 page looseleaf notebook, along with an assortment of other things I had laying around... and I still had room! It is almost like Mary Poppins' carpet bag. Upon donning it, I didn't look like I was carrying around a 2nd body on my back. So far the straps are comfortable and it sits nicely on my back (which can be an issue for women.)My one wish would be that it had more slots for pens and highlighters but that is hardly worth mentioning.especially for the price, I can't imagine a better bag! I highly recommend it.
I've gone through two of these. The grey at least, tears easily.Otherwise I would really like this case. It's a low profile case, makes it easy to tuck your phone in your pocket.
5 STARS, I GOT 3 256MB 333MHZ DDR-PC2700 AND THEY WORKS PERFECTLY , BUY IT, KINGSTOM ITS THE BEST !!!!!
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.
This was bought for my Nikon D5000, and it works great out the tiny little box. You need to remove the plastic off the battery then then change the cameras release mode setting in the menu. Take a picture. Done. This does autofocus as well. It is about as long as a womans index finger and does what it says it will do.
I purchased this battery in February 2008 as a replacement for my original iBook battery. When first installed it gave almost four hours of use from one charge. Now, less than five months later, this battery only gives 30 minutes on a full charge!!! The original battery from Apple worked for over three years before needing replacement, now, I'm forced to replace this battery after five months! I find this unacceptable and I do not recommend this product.
I returned this router. because It works just two days, after that I failed connection. I tried reinstall several times, but I got same problem. It was fine just two days!!
If you want a weak spot of light the size of a silver dollar, then this is the light for you. Otherwise, I'm not sure what this item is good for. I wanted to light my keyboard, and liked the sleekness and smallness of this unit, but it really isn't functional. I will need something with a larger light.
I have looked at many shower radios and been underwhelmed by all of them. That is until, now. The Sangean H201 AM/FM Digital Shower Radio is simply the best of its kind available.The controls are well-placed and easy to use, even with soapy hands. The reception is very good. I use the radio in an interior bathroom in our house and it still gets first-class signal strength.The unit is not overly large, nor is it overly heavy. I'd have to say it's just right, on so many aspects.Battery life is quite good. The radio runs on a single D-cell battery.The radio comes with a variety of options with regard to placement. There is a removable strap. There is also a retractable hook.If you're looking for a sturdy, reliable, well-made shower radio, then look no further. Buy with confidence.
I have had no problems making WMA music file-based CD's for this CD player. I use cheap CD-R's and CD Creator software and everything works fine. I like this player a lot: the player is light and operates quietly. The backlit display is small but readable and all of the buttons are easy to find and work as one would expect. I don't know how it works with MP3 files but with WMA's it is great. The one thing that makes this player odd is that it scans an entire song into its internal memory to reduce skipping. This works fine, but if you are the kind of person who likes to skip around the tracks constantly, then you will get pauses while a song loads into memory. I just use the &quot;random track play&quot; feature myself. Finally, the sound quality is very very good as portable WMA players go.
This supposed 'Ipod Killer' will be lucky to even steal market share from the smallest of competitor's in the now over-populated mp3 player market. The problem with this player is that it comes prepackaged with all the arrogance and restrictiveness one has come to expect from Microsoft. Whilst the Ipod has been able to beautifully merge itself from being simply a music player, to a platform within itself, this product seems destined to head in the direction of the 'PlaysForSure' debacle. The problem with Microsoft, as was demonstrated recently by them shutting down their MSN music site, is that they show no commitment to their customers. As soon as sales of the Zune inevitably prove to be too low to justify them even being produced, Microsoft will pull the plug, leaving consumers with a device which will be as useless as a torn plastic bag.Microsoft certainly have millions to burn, and their campaigns have been quick to point out the social networking feature of the zune. However, the fine print which accompanies this feature far outweighs any usefulness it might have had to average user. Unless Microsoft magically sells 60 million units of this thing within the next couple of years, the wireless connectivity feature will be a useless gimmick which will leave consumers feeling quite duped.The whole UMG deal also shows just how arrogant Microsoft can be. You see, the precedent set by this deal will have serious consequences on music listeners for many years to come. When the Zune exits the market, Microsoft can take pleasure in knowing that they single-handedly destroyed an entire industry.Apple may have a near monopoly on the market at the moment, but they have proven themselves to be quite attentive and loyal to their customers. They have constantly improved their devices and services, and have stood their ground in refusing to raise their Itunes prices.You have to ask yourself, Do you really want a player which will practically hold you captive to gods of DRM?
I bought these based on excellent reviews here and on other sites. After using them for about a month, I'm very happy with them; the sound quality is excellent and they're vastly more comfortable than over-the-ear sets or any set that has an unpadded headband.I use these for gaming and after setting a headphone profile in the games' options, they're perfect. They also don't completely block out external noise (this is a benefit for me, since I have a child who I want to hear if he wakes up at night, and a wife who gets annoyed if I ignore her ;), but even when there is external noise the sound from the phones is clearly audible. The earpads are super comfortable.The included microphone is well-positioned (and easy to rotate out of the way when not in use) and gives nice clear sound. I haven't had any complaints from other players in games where communication is very important.The only real knock I have against these phones is that the inline volume control can't completely mute the sound. I generally use headphones as my sole output on my PC (I don't have external speakers hooked up most of the time) and I prefer to control volume from the inline control rather than use the Windows volume control. As such, it's mildly annoying that turning the inline volume control all the way down leaves the sound at a very quiet but still audible level rather than totally muting it. This is a minor nit as it's easy enough to just take them off instead, however.
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.
This camera worked very good for local viewing, but the information supplied with it was very poor. The information supplied with the camera said you could access the camera remotely through the internet, which is true if you are a high tech internet person. It never says that you need a permanant IP address which very few people have and need to pay the business connection rate.
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. ......
this product is great, it took a few minutes to get it up and going. ive not have had a problem yet with it. it has taken me everywhere i want to go with ease.
OK, having read such mixed reviews, I felt I had to get to the bottom of things, so I visited a number of dealers, some who sold Bose and some who did not.I could not believe what a difference in attitude there was between the Bose believers and the Bose haters. So, why is this?I can only assume it's a lack of understanding or fear of the unknown. Almost every one agrees that if space, operational issues, cable and time were no problem, you can do better than Bose for the money, but for normal people who have little space and time and no inclination to create a pile of mismatched electronics that look ... odd (to say the least) the Bose is a superb option.What about sound? When a Bose comes out of the box, it sounds Ok in most rooms, but when you use the adaptIQ it really sorts out, even strange shaped rooms like mine where the TV is in the corner and the speakers are impeded by curtains and book shelves.What about the strange sounding music reported in another review? Sure one or two pieces did not seem to like the Bose 5 speaker experience, but I just pressed the 2 speaker button on my remote and the sound was true and stereo and no where near the TV. For most music however, band and classic especially, the Bose 5 speaker sound is superb, to my ears. I do sometimes turn the centre down a little if there is a strong vocal presence mind you; this spreads it out to a more normal stereo sound stage, but keeping the band and ambiance all around me.My advice is don't take advice, listen and decide your self. Brands like Bose and B&O; did not get to be huge by conning people, they did it by making what people want and it is only people who don't want Bose or B&O; solutions who seem intent on bad mouthing them? I've got a Bose and it's great, more people in the world own Bose speakers than any other brand and I guess they think they are great, I hope your choice, what ever it is, works as well for you.
The LNS3292D has excellent features while keeping you and your wallet full. Really quickly, the LNS3292D has: 5000 to 1 contrast ratio (the higher the better), a wide viewing angle (you don't have to sit dead center), 8 millisecond response time (the lower the better, 8ms is average for a good TV), S-PVA panel (Industry leaders Sony and Samsung teamed up to create a high performance LCD panel. The S-PVA is it, and this TV's got it), Game mode (Samsung and Microsoft also worked together to create the proper performance tweaks needed for today's high definition games. My Xbox 360 games look like someone passed a bunch of Photoshop filters over them. Awesome!) All this and more for under 1300? Sweet! The only negative things are: Remote Control (is really generic so don't throw away those originals) Custom Color Settings Memory (only one custom setting so you have to make a choice good enough for all inputs.) 1 Component input (would have liked to see two.) Please note these are minute details and should only bother the video/audiophiles. If you are an entry level HDTVer like me and want to make a big splash into high def without breaking the bank, this is it. The time is now, reward yourself. You deserve it. Go with Samsung, go with the LNS3292D and get more enjoyment out of your television. I did and I don't regret it.
Apple and the iPod continue to lead the way in technology. Easy to use, stylish, overall, a quality product.
The ideal household for this product is one where there's a tech-savvy family member who can do the initial setup. While the Harmony remotes are great at what they do - provide one-touch control of your AV center - they require that you understand how your equipment is hooked together, the inputs and outputs, and their functions. You then must use software on your computer to customize the remote to reflect how you want to use your entertainment system. This can be a challenge for some.The hardest part of setup is determining what functions you want assigned to the programmable soft buttons for each activity. This is where most people complain, especially if they don't really understand how their system works in the first place.Once programmed, operation is flawless. The database of remote codes is comprehensive - I control not only my latest AV gear, but a 10-year-old air conditioner unit with an IR remote. In most cases, all you need to do is enter the device type, make, and model and the resulting IR codes are accurate. In cases of some esoteric functions (surround modes on AV receivers, for instance), you may need to teach the software the codes from the original remote.The rubberized texture and clearer, brighter screen are an improvement over the Harmony 880. The rubberized buttons are better, in my opinion, because the 880's uniform plastic buttons were hard to distinguish by feel, and the click-contacts tended to wear out. Some prefer the 880's peanut shape to the rectangular style, but it's a wash for me. The 720 provides a gripping surface on the underside of the remote that works just fine.If you're capable of installing and running PC software without a hassle, have a complex AV environment, and understand the basic concepts of how your system works, this is a great product. If you're a technophobe, this is not your remote. Buy something else, or if you do get a Logitech, pay a neighbor's kid to set the Harmony up for you.
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 purchased product in time , excelent product, worth for money, excelent seler
I used to love Linksys products. This is the third Lynksys router I've owned and it only lasted 9 months before the wifi stopped working. Wired connections still work great but the wireless is spotty and the router will occasionally lose its security settings. I would not recommend this if you had to rely on wireless connectivity for working at home.
I would have given this cd player 0 stars if there was that choice. This cd player is horrible. It says that it plays CD-Rs and CD-RWs but not really. When i first took it out of its box, I put some batteries in it and put in a rewritable cd, but it didnt play it at all. So I thought okay there must be something wrong with the cd, but the cd was fine. Next I tried to put in a CD-R and it only played about the first 12 songs correctly, and even then I thought it skipped a lot for a cd player that is supposed to be no-skip. Anyway, in the last 5 or 6 songs on the cd, even when it was sitting on a desk not being shaken at all, it would skip about 5 times a second, and each time it skipped it would stop playing for about a second. So to get through the first 5 seconds of the song it took about 20 seconds, with consistent skipping through the whole thing. This cd player is the worst thing I have ever spent $50 on. Hope this convinces you not to buy this player.
I got a new HP laptop/tablet that I adore. However, in high performance mode it gets very hot. I can't place it on my lap to use. I bought this item rather than one of the fan coolers, since I thought it would be lighter and easier to carry around. It really works. It somehow absorbs the heat and makes using my laptop on my lap possible. It is light and easy to carry around. My only complaint is that the top is a little slick, and sometimes the laptop slides around. However, I just flip it and use the felty side instead.
This works great!! Used it for my programmable remote and had no problems at all.
Camera bag is sturdy enough & plenty of pockets for storage. I wish it was a little bigger with more room for accessories.. but holds camera very well!
I needed a dash installation kit for my Kenwood deck in my '91 Subaru Loyale. In order to install, I did have to use the screw brackets to secure it in place, but once it was installed, it looks very clean and fits perfectly.I needed a deck kit that allowed for an extra inch of clearance because of the depth of the deck area in the dash (radio sticks out an inch). This kit was specifically designed to compensate for that clearance. I didn't have to Mickey Mouse it at all. From opening the package to completing the install, it took ten minutes tops.My only gripe is I had to cut off the factory deck screw panels from the face of the kit in order for my deck to install (per directions in the manual). A quick Dremel job solved that problem. I was hoping that I didn't have to make any modification to the kit, but not everything car audio related is "plug & play", so it's not a big deal.I'll definitely use Metra deck kits in the future.
The Celestron C150-HD is a nice, solid scope for the serious beginner. I was happily pleased with the production and optic quality of this scope, since this particular model is made in China and there have been issues with China-built scopes in the past. However, I found all the parts and components to be very high quality for this price range. The tube is a painted metal tube, not pressed paper/particle board. This helps decrease the time to come to ambient temperatures, and has less potential for water damage or crushing. The mount is nice and smooth, and I've found it to be a very stable platform. Yes, it probably could be another 5-8 pounds heavier, but I have not had any issues regarding stability or shakiness at all.The scope comes in a single box with all the components to assemble the mount, as well as accessories. It took me about 1.5 hours to assemble, using tools included in the box (a small wrench, and phillips screwdriver). The mount includes an accessories tray to hold eyepieces and filters. The accessories included are a decent Celestron 20mm Plossl eyepiece (threaded for filters), 6x30mm finderscope, and slow motion controls for each axis (RA/Dec). Setting circles are pre-installed on the mount assembly, and Celestron sells an optional single or dual-axis motor assembly for auto-tracking of the sky once polar aligned (Orion also sells a drive for their EQ-3 mount that will work with this mount for 1/2 the price). The mount also includes a threaded sight hole to accept an optional polar alignment finder. The tube assembly comes with a dust cap, as well as caps for both ends of the finderscope and eyepiece. The mount legs can be retracted or extended, adding nearly 3 additional feet in height. The focus knob is firm but not stiff, and has very good travel. It does not disturb with a light touch, so images can accurately be focused. It accepts 1.25" eyepieces.This is probably about the largest scope I personally would use as a "portable" scope. It weighs about 35-38 pounds. Setup time is about 5-10 minutes. If compact travel is needed, the mount is probably too large. The tube assembly does easily remove with two screws, but the bulk of the mount remains assembled unless you want to take additional time/effort.I have previously used a 4" Scmidt-Cassegrain, and am very pleased with this as a quality upgrade to my previous scope.
I did not like the bobbing effect of the escort's included 1" dia suction cup mounting system, so opted for this heavy duty clip. Now for the pros/cons:PROs:1 - Your detector is rock solid stuck to the sun visor2 - visability of the detector display is enhanced3 - it looks alot more professional and out of the way.Cons:1 - you may no longer be able to pull down the visor because the radar detector (in my case) is in the way!2 - in my specific vehicle, there is some blockage of the rearward laser sensorOverall, its a keeper, but in retrospect I'd like a mount that bonds to the windshield much the same way the rearview mirror does.
By far the best toy i have ever bought myself. I do alot of hiking in W.V. and this gps has worked great with the garmin topo disc i bought. Just started geocaching with my wife and friends, this is a great way to get your fat [...] off the couch. I'm only giving it 4 stars because some of the roads are mislabeled and off.
Ordered this battery just a few days ago, it arrived today brand new perfectly packaged. This is a discontinued battery so I am super ecstatic that it was obtainable via Amazon. Will be using it shortly without it plugged in to see if the battery life is longer then the original one that came with the PC...Well, the battery life is just like the original one that came with the PC...a tad under 2 hours at best...Don't recall how long the battery lasted when it was brand new with the PC in the beginnning, but buying a new one was a waste for me...will be updating this laptop soon.On the fence as to recommend this battery or not as it did charge, holds the charge, but not for very long. Can't remember how long the original one lasted to compare it too.
I recently purchased this bag for my Canon Digital rebel xti. This was a perfect fit for my camera, lenses, and gear. I have a 17-85 is usm lens and a 70-300 is usm lens. These fit perfectly in the bag. There are several pullout sections and the bag can be reconfigured. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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.
The SR300 is a fantastic camcorder for the price and the still shots are amazing. Definitely worth the buy. I am no professional. All I was looking was for a convenient camcorder that is easy to use. I researched for days and was torn between CCD and CMOS, Brands and all other technical details and features that I probably will never use.Finally the convenience of not having to use tapes or DVD's and Some of the technical specs lead me to the SR 300. I love the touchscreen operations. The ease to copy files over to storage disks quickly is conevnient (Offcourse, I wish I did not have to use the shoe for that). The video quality was great both indoors and outdoors. However in complete darkness, The camera struggled to focus ...... my eyes did too.
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 just received my aquos and the first few hours I noticed some dead pixels appearing on my screen. Fortunately we live in an age where dead pixels can be fixed. Overall I think the TV has an amazing design that helps define the room you put it in.
The adapter advertised to fit the Z730 does not. However, I did get another free adapter for some 52 mm close up lenses that does fit onto the camera at 39.2 mm. After careful review and looking closely at the adapter for the DX7440 which looks in the picture to go from 39.2 to 37 mm I ordered it and hopefully it will fit. Amazon needs to correct this error.Tad
I bought two of these lamps. By looking at the pictures, first I got the impression that these lamps may be small for my tables. But when they arrived and I opened the box, they were neither small nor large. They were medium in size. The glass on this lamp is really beautiful and very thick. The touch sensor dimmer mechanism also works and is very useful too. The dimmer works only with regular bulbs(60 watts), not with energy savers. The wiring inside the lamp is not very well clipped. One of my lamps wire connection was unclipped from inside during shipping, so it was not working when I plugged it in, but b/c I have some technical know-how, I figured it out and fixed it. If this happens to someone else (non-technical), he/she may not be able to fix it. Anyways, I love these lamps and I am using them both as night lamp and accent.
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.
The CD enclosed with this product did not enable me to properly install this product. When I phoned the HELP line,I spoke with an individual man with a very broken accent. Even with his assistance and after four and a half hours on the telephone, I still did not have wireless capability. I allowed myself to remain on the phone that long because I really needed the wireless capability and because The individual was polite and tried to help me. However, In all due respect, I do not feel that the individual really knows his product, or maybe the product was faulty. I suggested this to the individual but he did not accept either idea. Therefore, I accepted the fact that I was in a hopeless situation. I thanked the man and hung up the phone. I returned the product the next day.
is a great product, very special, not only performs very well as a polarizing filter but also eliminates the dominant blue, only advice is best used alone and not combined with other filters like UV
I like to use prime lenses at times, and this is perfect for portraits when used for film or digital cameras. The sharpness is great and I enjoy using it at large apertures which puts the background nicely out of focus. The auto-focus works well and rapidly. The cost is less than the 85mm 1.4 lens which would be my second choice. I find that I use this more and more instead of the heavy 80-200mm 2.8 lens.
The MM2000 sounds better than 99% of the home audio speakers. Great transparent highs and nice tight bass. Saxes and vocals sound like you are at "The Blue Note" next to the musicians. I happened to be walking by a computer store with a MM1000 playing next to a iMac. I was sold instantly. The flat panels look good and fit in a lot of spaces without announcing themselves. I ended up playing most of my library just to hear the difference. Almost like having a good set of headphones on.I have several of these along with one Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. No contest with the Klipsch. They are passable with the highs and mids but the bottom end is really dirty. Very little definition. I had to use "Hear" on my Mac as a sound processor to get the bottom end even close. They probably need a better quality woofer to be at all acceptable.I have run a big band for years with Altec 511B horns for most of our gigs. With a little equalization, they sound super with the great midrange that's better than life. The Altecs are too big for my home studio room but the MM2000s fill the bill nicely for editing or just general listening.
The picture shows 2 cords. You only get one. The reason you need 2 is because the ipod charger and the itrip fm trnasmiter charger are different. If you are listening on fm radio and you need a charge you will have to stop listening. buy the Griffin 9769 it has 2 cords.
If i breathe it skips, and i cannot even get a hold of Gpx to complain. It does not move from song to song easily, causing me to &quot;play&quot; with it to much even in the car. The price is nice, but i would never buy another GPX item again!!!
does not work on my TV, nothing wrong with the lamp shipping was good also but after installed got pink color in my screen. have to send it back.
**UPDATE**This router is still junk. But the new firmware does do FTP now, so I wanted to update my review from 1 star to 2 stars. The router is still very slow compared to the ActionTec router I was using. And, please, don't get me started about the Linksys tech support.**ORIGINAL**This router does not do FTP through the router even though the manual says it should. The performance for HTTP is very slow. Everything else is functional, though.
I am using this antenna indoors to solve a very specific problem, and it is working well for that purpose. Of my 3 available digital stations, 2 are VHF, with towers almost in the same direction and I can receive them well with rabbit ears. The other station's tower is 90 degrees away from these 2, and the owners elected to stay at UHF post transition rather than come back down to their old VHF frequency. I could get the UHF channel playing with the rabbit ears, but I figured my problem was multipath, so at this antenna's price I decided to give it a try. Not only does it work well for my problem station, but I'm getting good reception all the way down to an analog channel 2(very close low power transmitter), so I don't have to split with the rabbit ears. (I wonder if the cable itself,it's a bit long, isn't acting as the antenna for VHF.)I recommend this for the suburban or small town dweller who's having some problems with UHF reception that might be caused by reflected signals. It's as cheap as many fancy rabbit ears and you may be able to hide it somewhere inside if you don't want to attic mount it.
I think they look cool and they look like they fit all sizes. They are meant to be worn on the ear so it is possible to wear these without any discomfort for hours. The cord is extremely long which is a plus. I use it with my home stereo for private use. This really shows the versatility of these phones. For the general portable cd player or mp3 player, some sound is audible out in public when the volume is high. Finally, they are not portable meaning they don't fold up or come with a case; but as long as you keep them for playing music like it should be heard then you can't do any better.
needs lower prices on thses thing's there all to highprinted for me great!
Bought this after a long research on all-in-one dsl modem/router, and time well spent. Was having issues with my ATT 2WIRE and i use a macbook, so wanted something with best reliability and low cost. This is a much older modem/router (54 Mbps), but does a much better job than newer ones. It comes with open wireless setting, i was running a secured wireless connection within 10 minutes of opening the package, so the setup was a breeze(although, i knew what i was doing). Low cost reliable product with no flaws. It's a classic..
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.)
I have used Motorola FRS radios at work for over 2 years and they have performed very well. The T5240 continues this excellent performance.Great value for the money.
I bought this last year. It lasted a week or two, I don't remember. It's unrecoverable and no computer recognized it, and I've never found any driver software for it. It's about to go into the trash. I bought a different Lexar yesterday, not remembering I had this piece of junk. I'll found out if it's a piece of garbage too, I hope not.
excellent product and price was better than the Bose store, easy to install. would recommend this product to other customers. the discount I received really helped out.
Does everything they said it would do ....ThanksGarmin, and Thanks Amazon for the Great Savings !!Garmin Fishfinder 400C 4-Inch Waterproof Fishfinder and Dual Frequency Transducer
Exactly what I needed! Faster shipping than expected as well. Bass hits hard as heck! Comfortable and foldable. Sounds good without the bass on too. Thanks!
this camera is an excellant camera for those who like to do photography for fun, or as a career. it has a good lens, the focus is excellant, and there are many different settings on it, the auto focus is amazing.if anyone has doubted this camera then you dont know how to use one, b/c i have worked with many different cameras(minolta, nikon,etc)and this one is by far the best. this camera is definatly for you if your creative, and love photography.so definatly go ahead and purchase it.
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.
Although HDMI is far superior in video quality, but using the uxga cable comes close to it. Much better than a regular monitor cable. I hook up my laptop to my hd tv monitor. It's great watching youtube through this cable. Plus, I don't have to buy a separate audio cable.
Absolute worst DVD player. I bought a Panasonic 4 months back and watched around 40 DVDs. Now I am getting a message H02 and DVD player stops. Panasonic customer is the worst. They will not tell you what the error means and asked me to take the unit to an authorized service center which is 40 miles away...I can buy a new DVD player for [the price of repair from the service center].
Love the mount and it works great. A gotta have if you want to protect you gear. Order one today
I love the unit I purchased. I have to warn people, however, that this unit is serious about accepting only 8X blank DVDs to record on. Don't bother trying the common 16X kind that are easily available in stores--they will not work on this unit no matter what brand you buy. The 8X kind is hard to find; I have only been able to find them on the Internet. The manual fails to state this fact about needing to buy the 8X type only. I agree that the remote is hard to read and that the lettering is small, not bold enough to stand out as it should. A minor annoyance but not critical to the functioning of the machine itself.
This switch is an affordable rack mounted solution, providing 10/100/1000 speeds and is un-managed, has power saving features and bright link and activity lights.
I bought this mic at the store as I recognized the Plantronics brand name. I realize this is a cheap microphone, but I had a $5.00 mic that was better. The noise canceling is about on par with Koss' M-18, which is to say that it doesn't really cancel noise.The main problem with the mic is that it gives some sort of popping sound every 2-3 seconds (not the actual mic, but during recording). Also, the mute switch doesn't stop the pop. I've tried this microphone with 3 different computers with the same problem. I would really give this a 1/2 star review if I could. It gets the bare minimum done, but it doesn't cost the bare minimum.Buy the Logitech USB Desktop mic instead.
I have never given a bad review but felt compelled to do so with both this product and company. I have the correct style IPOD compatible with this but it would only work from litterally less than a foot away. Second one purchased did not work at all. The seller was of no help whatsoever, in fact just plain rude. Awful company, awful product. Please do not waste your time or money.
I purchased the Elan 7 about two months ago as a refurbished unit. Unfortunately, the camera had a defective feature button. But the problem was quickly resolved by sending the camera back for a replacement.Since then, I have shot quite a few rolls of film. I have been impressed with each roll (except the ones I screwed up by not being careful). The metering is fairly accurate- I feel I can trust what it tells me. While in manual focus, however, it only meters the center focusing point, which can be a pain at times. But, the metering is displayed in both the viewfinder and the LCD display, which is quite handy.The camera is loaded with features- more than I really need. If you need help taking pictures, this camera is for you. It has a setting for almost every circumstance of shooting. I prefer the manual mode, which gives the user complete control.The included lens is nice. Certainly not the best lens out there, but for starters it works great. The auto-focusing happens instantly, but beware it has a hard time in low light. One bonus is it goes down to 28mm, nice and wide. And you can zoom to 100mm within about a foot of a subject, bringing things really to life on prints. The drawback is it only stops down to f/4.5 at 28mm, f/5.6 at 100mm. It would be nice if it would open up a bit more.Also, it has an electronic shutter. So, if you're planning on doing astrophotography or very long exposures, plan on bringing extra batteries or shop for a different camera.So far, I have no standing complaints about this camera. It's built well, is rather light and feels good in my hands. It's quiet, fast, and leaves little to be desired in features. I recommend this camera for anyone who is beyond 'point &amp; shoot' and is looking to take their photography to the next level.
I bought these a week ago and they sound really good. Bass is loud. Little speakers delivers more than enough sound. I have to turn the bass down to not to disturb my neighbour downstairs.I highly recommend it.
I have owned my d40 for several months now. Before purchasing it I compared the D40 to other entry level Nikons (d40x and d60) as well as Canons. I am absolutely happy with my purchase. Buy this camera with the 55-200mm vr lens and you cant go wrong.
Its been a few months since purchase and its still going strong. Used in a residential house so no problems with signal 1 or 2 levels away from router.
Exactly what I expected. Very nicely built, although with a very old design. Foam pads get irritating after VERY long stretches, and the clamping is a bit much for my taste, but still worth everything for the amazing sound quality. Strong Bass, weak Mids, and normal treble.
thank you for your quick response in sending me my new scanner i'm very happy with it for the right price David Faughnan
After mounting my 46" Samsung LED TV on the wall, I've left many stubborn finger prints and palm prints on the screen so I went online and read on how to clean it. This product (Monster) was recommended by several sites but the streak problem was mentioned almost everywhere so I decided not to buy this product.Instead, I used the micro-fibre cloth that came with my tv (same cloth as the one you clean reading glasses with) and started scrubbing it in horizontal motion across where the fingerprints were. At first, the results were not significant so I applied a little bit more pressure. After about 5 minutes and moderate pressure (not too much as I don't wanna break the tv) the spots started disappearing!!! This is with a simple micro-fibre cloth, some pressure and no liquids what-so-ever!As is true with many other things, the old fashioned way still works. Avoid any chemicals out there and just use a dry micro-fibre cloth with a bit of pressure. It's the pressure and the dryness of the cloth that cleaned the screen.I hope this helps all of you who still have streaks from this product.
I bought this lens for just over $100.00 on eBay. I expected it to perform as well as it does. For the price, the lens is better than the 28-80mm by far. The images are clear (in good lighting conditions) and the sharpness is adequate. I have taken several thousand pictures with the lens, and I am satisfied with its performance. The macro photo possibilities are generally acceptable. It is a good beginning lens because you really get what you pay for. The lens does not perform well in low-light conditions, however, due to its aperture limitations. It does not feel too light, although the plastic mount is a liability if you remove lenses often. All in all, it is a worthwhile purchase for anyone excited about jumping into photography. This is a good, general portrait, landscape, and non-zoom macro lens.EDIT: 2/26/07 The lens began sticking after a few months and ultimately became useless. I dismantled it to determine the cause and noted that the (unofficial name) three rails that the internal lens slides on all have a velvet-type layer of friction material glued to them. One of my rails started losing it's adhesive velvet material and the lens stuck on it as I zoomed in and out, eventually causing my zoom to be inoperable.
The threads broke upon the first application to the lens - after that it would not remain attached and became useless. Affordability is about the only thing this product has going for it - in this case, you're better off spending the extra dollars for a quality hood.
Overall, I have to say this is a great little toy. The sound quality is great, and the remote control is a great feature. It's really handy to be able to change tracks or settings without having to get the whole player out. The 4-line display gives lots of info, and can display id3 tags.There are 3 reasons why I don't give the slimX a full 5 stars. First, the included earphones are not that great. They are ear-bud style, and cannot really give a nice full sound. (Besides, they keep falling out of my ears.) I am much happier with a $12-15 pair of headphones that I bought as a replacement.Secondly, the functionality of the remote is not intuitive. There are several features (such as accessing WinAmp playlists, changing levels in the directory) that are easy, but not self-explanatory. I had to refer to the manual. The buttons themselves are not well-labeled enough. Lastly, I found that the player skipped when I had it in my pocket while walking at a fairly relaxed pace. I have had much better luck with backpacks and fannypacks. If you order this, I highly recommend getting the iRiver over-the-shoulder bad to go with it; it makes traveling much easier.
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.
You won't a better antenna for the money with this antenna. I live in a strong signal area (less than 5 miles to the transmitters). This antenna has performed the best out of all the rabbit ears/loop indoor antennas(both with and without amplifier) that I have tried.On analog TV, I was able to produce very strong pictures with minimal noise. On a digital TV using only the loop, this antenna produced some of the highest signal levels I have seen using any indoor antenna. I was able to receive all yellow and red stations listed for my location on AntennaWeb.The small form factor and 4' ribbon cable makes it great for adjusting the placement for the best reception. If your TV has an antenna receptacle, you can separate the loop and rabbit ears to better place the loop for improved UHF reception.While this antenna performed the best out of the antennas I tested, it certainly is not without its flaws. It certainly won't pull in weak signals. It won't improve ghosting due to multi-path. Also, the ribbon cable tends to receive more electrical interference than a coaxial cable would. I also recommend not using the included coaxial cable adapter unless you are using only one of the antennas. You should instead use a VHF/UHF combiner/diplexer. Otherwise, half your signal will be retransmitted out the other antenna.Even with its flaws, you won't find a better indoor antenna for the price of 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.
(This is from another web site and it updates the Belkin fiasco.)Belkin takes steps to eliminate a feature that would redirect users of their wireless routers to a Belkin advertisement every eight hours. Belkin took a lot of heat for including the &quot;feature&quot; in their products, then tried to explain the feature by claiming they were just looking for a way to make sign up for their subscription parental control service &quot;very easy&quot;. Now, according to their website, the company will be releasing a firmware update that will eliminate the feature altogether.&quot;In response to a recent Usenet group posting stating that Belkin spams its customers through its routers, Belkin Corporation apologizes for the concern this has caused and is taking action to address the issue. To allay customers' worries, Belkin will offer a firmware upgrade that will be available via download from its website (www.belkin.com) on November 17, 2003. This upgrade will rid the redirect completely so that no additional browser windows will appear during the router's installation process. Questions can be directed to our dedicated networking customer support line at 877-736-5771 or e-mailed to kannynmc@belkin.com.&quot;
The antenna performed as advertised. I was able to get noise free reception for the first time where my receiver is located in my home.
The reason these batteries were so reasonable is that they expired several months before they were delivered. And there is no way to contact Amazon other than to return them which would cost as much or more than the cost of the batteries. There should be some other way to get Amazon to replace them without having to send them back!
Product works fine. I understand that it can be used as an external antenna outside the vehicle, therefore a 16 foot cord is provided. If it is being used inside the vehicle, a long cord like that is not needed. It should be offered with a 4 foot cord also.
It works great-- I've had this drive for a year now, and I'm not gentle. It went for a spin cycle today (wash and dry). Still works fine.
Just received 2 units, only took about an hour to install both headsets and route the wires on the bikes. Excellent sound quality, everything worked perfectly. Didn't give it 5 stars because we've only used them on 1 short ride, but both units cost less than just 1 of the other communicators on the market.
Paid $90 for this back in early 2011 and installed it with no trouble. Came with small wrench for removing old bulb. Definitely not a Sony brand product, but it fixed the immediate issue and the TV was back in working condition.Bulb died within 13 months. Prices seem to have dropped considerably at this point so I wouldn't be disappointed with it at current prices, but I'm not thrilled with the value for the previous price.
Being my first dvd player, I don't have a strong basis for comparison. But I can say the setup was extremely easy, the quality of the image appears excellent, the operation is largely intuitive, and the price seems right. Downsides: the manual is pretty skimpy. While there is a shuttle wheel on the face plate, the remote doesnt offer one. and the remote, which is called a universal remote, has no vcr controls, but does fine controlling my sony tv. I have yet to try the MP3/cd-r playback.
The item arrived like 4-5 days after I ordered it. Fastest shipping I've ever experienced. Will do business with this merchant again.
I neded this calculator for my accounting class, and this came promptly with no delays. The calculator worked well, and to this day I haven't had a problem with the device yet. I would definitely recommend buying from this seller.
The case is beautiful leather. Seems sturdy and well made. Would have been more functional if the belt holder was open ended, I thought. I ordered it for my son, but found it very feminine when it arrived. I had to give it to someone else.
I bought my Sansa c250 a couple years ago. I used it lightly for playing MP3s but more heavily as an FM radio to listen to NPR on long bus rides. Recently the battery started not to hold a charge for very long. A little searching on the web yielded two important results:1. The USB cable that comes with the c250 doesn't do a great job charging. I bought theBelkin Charging Kit for SanDisk Sansa c200, e200, View, Connect and Fuzeand now it charges faster and more thoroughly.2. I "upgraded" the firmware to RockBox (see [...]). The Sansa C250 is one of the best supported devices. The battery management in RockBox helped revive my aging battery. It also gave me OGG and FLAC playback support, the ability to use > 2GB MicroSD cards in my Sansa C250 V1 (the Sansa firmware supports only &lt; 2GB), and a collection of games I can play while listening to music.After these upgrades, I found myself using my C250 even more. I ended up buying a second battery,HQRP Replacement Battery for Sandisk Sansa C200 C240 C250 MP3 Player plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector, and a new pair of ear buds:Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black).All-in-all, I probably spent about $40 and have turned my aging Sansa c250 in a great device that's getting more use than ever. I may buy a second one for a backup!Update: I lost my orignal Sansa C250 on a trip a little while back. Because I had so many accessories (extra battery, chargers, etc.) I opted to order a new one from Amazon. It was fulfilled by BlueProton. The one they sent me was in the original packaging (i.e., perfectly new) and V1! I was afraid that I'd get a V2 and wouldn't be able to upgrade to RockBox. I'm quite happy that I opted to a 4-year old MP3 player instead of some flashy new device. Of course that really says something about the technology here: A 4-5 year old MP3 player is perfectly adequate (if not great) even compared to the latest offering from the fruit-named company. I do need to replace my Sennheiser head phones. Evidently a huge black market has arisen for those so I'll have to be careful.
YOU COULD HAVE SHOPPED FASTER THAN YOU DID.BUT I AM REALLY PLEASED WITH THE RADIO AND I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE IN THERE HOUSE.BUT FASTER SHIPPIING I WOULD LIKETHANK YOUHAVE A GREAT DAYROBERTA PETTYJOHBbobbie34ga@aol.com
Be warned that this is a long review.I really would like to write a good review about this player, but that cannot be the case. TechDog and I had very similar issues with this player. I had been looking for an mp3 player/photo storage for quite some time. I will be going on a trip and needed somewhere to store my photos until I get back. I had been looking at the Sony VGF-AP1L but did not want to spend 450$ right away. Plus I could not look or touch the device until I bought it because I am unable to find it in a store. So this past Sunday, a friend pointed out this player for a nice 300$ and it acted as a host device for external media. My first reaction was not great since I am not a big fan of Samsung and it was only 20gig (I wanted at least 40) but I thought I should at least check it out.I went to BBuy to take a look at it and man it blew me away. The functionality of it was great. It was so easy to get around that I didn't have to think about how to use the device. I sat in the store for a good hour playing with it and making sure that it's what I wanted.So I went to the friend's house to test out the host portion of the player since that is the true reason for getting this. This is where the trouble started. I took everything out of the box and hooked up the power and the USB to a little 64mb flash drive. I was unable to get anything on the screen. The player would act like it was accessing the flash drive but nothing. The flash drive only requires 100mA so there should not be a problem with power. I figured that I would give it a little while to charge and maybe that would work. After letting it sit for about an hour, I tried it again, nothing. I then read the directions and in them I was able to see pictures to make sure I was doing it right. I tried this on and off for about another hour. I tried different flash drives, printers and hard drives. Still I was unable to get this function to work.I decided to go home and try out the mp3 portion of the player so I can have something that works right on the thing before I get irritated and decide to take it back. When I got home, I was surprised to see a napster CD as the box had NOTHING on it relating that product to this software. I assumed (first mistake) that Samsung wrote its own software to interface with the device, wrong. I installed everything possible with the exception of the napster software because I figured I would not need this.After installing everything, I hooked up the Samsung to the computer and it came up like a champ. I thought this was great. I couldn't wait to transfer some stuff over and start listening to the mp3s. I located the storage for the music and transferred some mp3s over to listen to them. I then saw the photo directory and thought I would transfer over a few of those as well to see the quality.I unhooked the device safely and it did its somewhat slow but tolerable boot up. I then went to the library... My files were not there that I just uploaded. I thought no big deal, maybe the software that comes with it will help me out. Negative. I tried "syncing" the drive up with W10 with no luck. My stuff would not show up no matter what. I finally took out the book and started to read. They had a large section for napster and I figured I would install this since it seems I could transfer with that. I was able to install napster and when I started it, it asked me to "sign up". I just x'd it out and continued on.I saw the option to add to my library, DING, "you must be signed on to napster to use this feature". W T F!. Samsung is going to FORCE me to signup with napster to transfer songs to a device I just paid 320$ for? This cant be right and so I tried many different ways to get this to work, NOTHING. I decided to do some googling to find out what I could about the device. What do you know... seems like there are a lot more people in the same boat. This was the last straw for me and I returned it the very next day. It took me less than 24 hours to return this piece of crap.Don't get me wrong, the device itself seems to work great, when it works. I am sure that if I had signed up for napster as I was forced to, the drive might actually work properly. However, I don't like being forced into something when I just paid 320$ to use it. I still read problems where people could not transfer their own music over through napster and had to "verify" it through napster but don't hold me to that.Anyhow, I do believe that after a couple firmware upgrades that this product might actually be worth the money but as of right now it isn't worth the TP I use. I have already ordered the Archos Gmini 400 for 322$ and it does everything that this player does and also plays DivX videos. I also can directly plug in a CompactFlash card or get an adaptor for other camera type storage. I am hoping to have a better experience with the Archos than I did with the Samsung.
Worth the money if you can get this model. Mine came with the dock and carrying case, which cost extra when buying the newer models.
I wanted to put a TV in my bedroom but didn't want to run any new cables through the house. So, I had used a few video transmitters in the past and was wondering if they had improved. What could it hurt to try one out. Well, after a lot of research I settled on this product. WOW, was I impressed. I was sure there would be some noticeable effect that this was video being transmitted (like in the old style units). However, there is barely anything that would indicate this. No snow, no lines, no flutters, etc... Once in a blue moon I may notice some quick instance or distortion that reminds me this is a cable less set-up. Other than that the picture is good, the sound is good, and the IR repeater works flawlessly. I am VERY happy with this purchase and am planning on buying a few more receivers for my kitchen TV and my PC. My transmitter and receiver are about 50 feet from each other with 3 walls and some various furniture in between. My microwave oven is between the transmitter and receiver and has never made the slightest glitch in the picture or sound. This is definitely and impressive product and worth every penny.
The first two tapes we tried became detached from the spool and couldn't be rewound or played back... we are returning this item.
I got these because my MDR-J20's thing that goes around your ear broke in my pocket - very poor design.However, these are awesome headphones for their bass, mids, and highs. Also, they are the most comfortable ones that I've ever listened to. They isolate the sound very well. I love that the right headphone wire goes behind my neck, it makes it very comfortable and out of the way. Thanks to all that wrote a positive review on these headphones - that't what made me buy them.The only problem that I'm dealing with is that I wish that the original cord was a bit longer. I have like 6" left to go my pocket, where I store my iPod, but I don't want to use a 1.2m extension cord, which makes it a little uncomfortable. I've tried using the little earbuds store case to wrap my cord in, but it turns out to be too bulky in comparison to my Nano.But I would advise anybody to buy these phones, it's worth it.
I'll go in order of my experience: 3 different in-ear rubber thing sizes, one of which fit me perfectly. They are comfortable to wear and are very lightweight. Initially I tried the small earplugs and they were comfortable, but the sound was terrible. If you get no low-end with these that means you need to go a size up, even if you think they fit fine.I don't like these earphones because they sound very tinny. High range sounds are exaggerated even when I turn the highest band down all the way in my player's eq. It will definitely point out any low bitrate mp3s you have as the high hats and vocals try to do dental work on you.I'll keep them to go jogging with, simply because I didn't pay anything for them. Otherwise I would have returned them instantly.
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.
This memory card fit into my LG800G Tracfone perfectly and works well. I can now transfer photos taken with my phone to my computer via a cable with no problem.
I bought this as a second player for DVD movies, CD Audio, and MP-3 music discs burned on my Mac. It will also play Kodak Picture CDs or JPEG pics you burn on a CD.So far, I have been very happy with this player for the price. It has all of the video and audio outputs I need, and it actually has some cool features found only on higher-end models.First off, let me say that this is a LARGE component. It won't fit on top of a medium sized TV (around 26-27 inches). The entire cabinet is real metal, and has a solid feel. So what it lacks in compactness, it makes up for in sturdy construction-so sturdy that my Technics Pro Logic Receiver is sitting on top of it! The buttons on the front are minimal, but well arranged and useful. Unlike some of the other "economy" brands Cyberhome does give you an LED display on the front of the machine to see what chapter or track you're playing. The remote has glow in the dark buttons that-while not exactly intuitive-are logically arranged. The picture quality is quite good through the S-Video and Component Video hookups. By choosing the "SETUP" button and then navigating to the "VIDEO" menu you can actually adjust the brightness and contrast output of this player. In fact, it is ESSENTIAL you do so, as this DVD player seems to have the brightness and contrast values set to "LOW" at the factory. Having this feature is a nice plus.What does the player lack? No Dolby decoding built-in, but it will let you output to an analog or Dolby digital receiver. It does seem to take longer to read and start playing a DVD than other players, but that's minor.To sum up, if you want an affordable first DVD player, look at this one instead of the really cheap APEX. This one looks better and plays better. You won't find one better for the price, and may end up buying two for the price of one namebrand.
they worked out great for my bose acoustimass. they have a slot for the cord to the speakers which makes the cord invisible. nice touch, good size and sturdy. go for it.
Great camera. If you need more than what this camera gives, you shold purchase a Hasselbad. Easy to use-sharp photos with both lens. Have used it local and on a trip to Banf, Cansda and recorded the Calgary Stampede and show. Ansel Adams would have gone nuts with this camera and the Canadian Rockys. The battery has a long life. The on camera flash works well up to about fifteen feet. But an SB400 flash. Contact me at "[...] and I will email youa couple of photos.There are other fine cameras out there but the my final judgement was made after seeing the Nikon website and the online hoto program describing exactly how the camera function and examples of how each mode functions. Better than any written manual that I have ever seen.
Just go this and so far it works without a flaw. I bought it for the ability to play MP3s so that when I travel I don't have to drag around a couple hundred CDs. ALL of the mp3 discs I have tried so far work without a hitch (burned using Toast on a Mac). The sound is not great, but pretty good given the small size. I was looking at the Sony MP3 boomboxes, but went with this because Sony has become so hostile to the MP3 community (even though Sony wants to sell you CD burners, MP3 players, etc. - kind of a wierd double standard). Most of the Sony machines seem to have problems with MP3 compatibility as well.One very minor point on the Philips is that the battery compartment is kind of poorly designed. The contact tabs inside didn't quite reach the batteries, so I had to bend them with a screwdriver to get them to work.
The Powerstation blows away the competion by allowing you to play your video games in the most severe lightning storms and not have to worry about your system being destroyed. Allowing you to plug in up to six things is also great. You can plug in your T.V., console(s), speakers, lamps?, and anything else. This baby rocks.
I love my ipod 80 gb. I owned a 30 gb before it got stolen so I upgraded to 80 gb. battery lasts forever with this one since they put in that new screen that is brighter. I watched 8 hours worth of video on one charge. Have owned it 3 weeks and only charged it 3 times and I use it alot everyday.
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.
Product replaced lost adapter from moving a few times too many. I am able to use it for 2 Sony products. Finding it on Amazon saved my having to use batteries. I am a very happy customer.
This stereo is a great value. It is small and simple, detachable speakers lets party in private or rock the whole house. Way better product than our previous stereo bought a WallyWorld.
Wonderful product. Performs every bit as promised. Very easy to use...No bothersome flaps to deal with. The protection for the screen is nice too. But could they not have made it look a bit more sleek..I mean, does it have to look as if it truly is made out of recycled aeroplane tires?!?!
ok, so i got the ipod nano for christmas and its dec.28 and its great hold lots of songs, good sound quality BUT,its terribly scratched up and I don't want the same to happen to you. Dont let the stories of screens cracking 2minutes after purchases, all you need to do is LEAVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC OVER THE SCREEN!!!!!!!!!! Cut it so you can use the wheel, i know keeping the little plastic thing over the screen is not what you want to do when you open it( i tore pulled mine off first thing out of the box) but just leave it over teh screen until you can get a good case for it and even then be careful, and if you do not heed my advice do not put the ipod in your pocket, even if its only thing in your pocket. bottom line- great mp3 player, but the screen scratches easily so protect it.
Aftering taking the printer out of its box, I took another 10 minutes to get it working on my home network. Nobody else (not HP, not Canon, not Epson) makes an all-in-one in this price range that includes networking. The machine prints photos and scans slowly at high resolutions. But I expected that. It prints text/graphics very well, and photos acceptably. Get a true photo inkjet if you print alot of photos. Photo printing, copying and scanning capabilities are adequate for home use and school projects. It has already saved me two trips to Kinkos.I gave the MFC-420CN 4 stars instead of 5 only because I needed to download drivers for the ibook and for windows 2003 server. The mac drivers on the CD that came with the printer would frequently print pages in mirror image, a problem the downloaded driver fixed. The CD drivers also does not support Windows 2003 Server. The MFC-420CN only supports printing (not scanning) for Windows 2003 Server.It is also wonderfully compact in design.
Can't beat the cost or performance. Got this battery as a replacement for my OEM battery for my Canon 10D. Took over 100 pictures with flash and it was still going strong. Haven't recharged it yet.
So far I'm very happy with this router. Connection is very good, even inthe basement. We have cement basement walls.
I just received this pair of Sony earbuds. I tested it and I was impressed. I was thrilled!!I owned a number of earbuds and headphones including the much more expensive Sennheiser headphones. In my opinion, this pair of Sony is even better than Sennheiser HD497.Clear and with fantastic bass. Wonderful sound! Period.
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.
Great deal via Amazon. The same cable was twice as much via local retail chains!
My NEW battery from amazon was also bad. I ended going up to best buy and test one before I got it. It cost me a few dollars more plus the drive up but at least I got to try it out. I didn't even try to send in the old one.
This product has a one-year warrenty. I started experiencing problems after about 6 months. I've spent HOURS on the phone with tech support and they did everything they could possibly do to stall giving me an RMA.I am a networking engineer. I have worked on computer networks for over 20 years, so I know what I am doing. I have 12 other Netgear products in my home-office and loved them. But after this experience I will NEVER buy Netgear again. I wish I had just thrown it in the trash and bought a competitors product.Ken King, Cary NC
I just set up this printer & it went very well. I've got a Belkin router (no "SecureEasySetup" option) with 1 wired XP, 1 wired Mac, & 2 wireless XP systems. After reading all the reviews, I was pretty nervous about the network setup! I dutifully read all of the documentation to make sure I understood exactly what was required. In the end, I wish I hadn't. Before reading, I had a vague idea of what to do. After reading, I was confused about which option applied to my configuration &lt;sigh>. So, HP could definitely improve documentation for this printer - at least put related info together! The good news is that the setup actually went quite well - my *guess* at setup options was correct. If you have a similar config to mine, read pages 1-7 in the Setup Guide & ignore everything else unless you run into problems. Have your router/network info available + a flash drive. You'll be performing the A2 setup option from the Setup Guide, "Connect Now". This involves using a flash drive to collect wireless network info from the 1st PC you connect the printer to (via wireless - no cables needed). The flash drive is then inserted into the printer & it is automatically configured. After that, it's just a matter of installing the HP software on each system that will use the printer. This took longer than the network config part - but was a piece of cake! I am PSYCHED to have one printer in the house - !!! And really glad the configuration went smoothly. Hopefully, this info will help others. Please don't be scared off by the reviews. You do need to understand a little about networking & your own configuration. But, it's pretty straightforward. Now, time to test the actual print quality - I'm pretty confident, given reviews here & elsewhere on that count.
I really like these headphones! I got them to replace the little buds that were always falling out of my ears during my power walk. They are comfortable and great value for the money. I use them with my mp3 player. Highly recommend! Only problem is the size; I had to get a larger container to store them.
I am new to MP3 players and I bought this as my 1st and it rocks, better than the other guys. Lots more features for the price. Easy to use, great sound, great quality, great price
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.
I am impressed by this small recorder which has good quality, 2 hours of recording, three files, easy to use, and reasonable price.
I can understand why one can get into the nuances of analog interconnects and speaker cables. I once owned pretty high-end gear and could hear the difference when I changed speaker cables to my Martin-Logan electrostatic panels. I owned $175 a pair analog interconnects to connect my tube preamp, tube D/A converter ... You get the picture.I live in the real world now and this cable works fine to connect my Yamaha receiver to Toshiba HDTV. I have another HDMI cable I bought at Radio Shack (don't recall the brand) for a lot more $$$. Only got that because I was in a hurry. I see no difference.So, just buy this cable, or several at this price. It works.
I've had this for about 6 months. I really regret purchasing it. The software that is supposed to run it is a total POS. despite several attempts I have never been able to get the microphone to work AT ALL. I'm on windows 7 64 bit. maybe it works with XP or vista?it shouldn't take 10 tries to get a microphone recognized. and if microsoft is going to push 64 bit machines they should make their OWN PRODUCTS work with them. Their support is totally useless.I'm sure there are much better cameras out there that are plug and play
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!
APC is a good name, and my last UPS from them was fantastic, but this is a whole different story. This UPS has been driving me crazy and I wish I never had bought it. Sometimes during the night it will beep at me, which I assume is natural due to glitches in the crummy power at my apartment. The real problems occurred when in the middle of the night, the APC began to screech at me as if the power had gone out, except that it hadn't. On top of that, the two systems I had plugged into the "Always On" plugs were TURNED OFF until I power cycled the UPS, at which point they both turned back on. The worst part is that nothing else in the house had any sort of problem--clocks were all set right, etc.. To me, that is the absolute opposite of what a UPS should do, and because of that I can only recommend that you find some other model that doesn't have weird problems like this. I certainly am going to...
Bought this set with my 28-200 Nikon lens four years ago and they have outlasted my camera which I am now upgrading. I leave the UV on constantly and the polarizer more than half of the time. The simple case and three filters have functioned well without reflections/shadows/or cleaning problems. We travel overseas and to dusty "third world" environments but have not had any complaints. The rotating action on the polarizer is still as smooth as when I put it on the camera. I just purchased a 70-200 2.8 nikon as part of a professional set up and will put a (much) more expensive set of nikon filters on it, but no regrets on this set which I will continue to use on my back up camera. Haven't really experimented with the FL D filter because I don't do much indoor photography, but it appears to function as promised.
Even though this recorder is designed primarily for recording voice, it does a fine job with music. I've used it to record piano and voice and other musical instruments in live performances. The results are altogether satisfactory for all but the most critical purpose. The ease of use and long battery life are big pluses. The recordings are saved as WMA (Windows Media Audio)files. These can be easily transfered to a PC via USB (Cable provided) and then converted to CD format or MP3.
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!
The cover for the F828 is just a cover. It isn't the thing you carry your camera in for long treks, but it is perfectly serviceable to take for a day when you'll be taking pictures.There are no compartments or pockets to hold lenses, memory cards or anything extraneous, but it is an attractive, well-fit cover that comes off quickly (once you're used to how it works) and goes back on easily.I actually have the suggested bag for the F828 and use it when I need a bag for a couple of days. The cover is used for day to day stuff.
Nice big buttons with clearly readable labels, and very easy to program the 'learning' function. It already had the codes for my Samsung TV and Panasonic DVD, and I quickly 'taught' it the codes for my Roku netflix player box.As others have said, teaching is very easy:1. Hold down the SET button until the LED turns on.2. Press the button for the device you're programming (e.g. VCR, Tape, etc.)3. Press the button you want to program.4. Point the other remote at the Sony remote and press the same button.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you've programmed all the buttons.6. Press SET to finish.My only complaints are very minor - no backlight, and there's no 'Delete' button which would be useful for my DVD recorder, but programmed the unused Sleep button to do the same - just will have to remember which one it is.I also am unable to get it to perfectly learn the volume up/down buttons for my Olevia TV - if I held down the original buttons when programming, then I found that a single press would bump volume several steps, so instead I re-learned with just tapping the original buttons. That fixed the problem with the volume changing too much, but now if I want to change volume by more than one step, I have to keep tapping the buttons; holding them down doesn't do anything. Once again though, not a huge deal (especially considering that Olevia TVs are notorious for not being supported by universal remotes).P.S. This remote is actually available in two color schemes - the silver one shown at Amazon, and also a black one with mostly blue buttons. I saw both at my local Fry's.Tip: I programmed basic TV functions (power, channel, volume, source select) into all the other unused devices on the remote (VCR, tape, amp, etc.) - this way I can operate the TV even if I forget to press the TV button first.
RAM is not Mac compatible - I should have read more before I ordered.The RAM fit in the sockets but computer would not boot.
I purchased 2 skullcandy skullcrushers with the subwoofer. Both had problems ironically. The headphones appeared to work fine for the first week, then the sound became distorted and fuzzy. They were used with an Apple iTouch and connected directly to a pc. Mechanically, the headphones look fine and they fold up nicely. In the end, the subwoofer did not deliver the type of performance expected and became worse over a period of 1 to 2 weeks continuous use. Both headphones have been returned and my search continues. Previously, I have purchased the Skullcandy Hesh model and the performance was ok. There seems to be some high frequency noise for certain songs played. I ruled out the recording by checking with other headphones. In the end, I would give the Hesh 3 stars as ok but definitely do not pay retail like I did originally from bestbuy. I would give the Skullcrushers 2 stars at best and would not recommend purchasing these.PS - the headphones were for my teenage sons and even with the slight sound issue with the Hesh ones, they prefer the Hesh over the Skullcrushers.
I was going to purchase the Canon 24mm f/1.4 EF L II USM Lens, but I was recommended this Sigma as a cheaper option. At less than half the price, it is a steal.My only complaint is that its autofocus is a bit slow. I really only use manual focus for video, so it doesn't bother me, but I can see how it would be a problem for photographers.I highly recommend this lens as a cheaper replacement for the Canon 24mm 1.4
This remote works well right out of the box (battery included). It did take me a couple minutes to figure out I had to change the shooting mode on my D40, but since then the remote has been working great. Very convenient and I like that it will activate the shutter from any direction (including from behind the camera). Easily worth the money.
I have to say this computer has been amazing, and now almost 8 years later it is still running. When I bought it back in 2004 I never expected to have it this long, but we are not gamers and this suites our need. It still runs fairly well, and like the reviewer above mine said "I can count the number of crashes on one hand". If the power supply ever decides to go kaput I might just have to buy a new power supply instead of a new computer. It would be nice if everything was made to last like this computer.
I've had it for quite some time now and it still works great. It gives me the high speed that I need. So no complaints from me :)
This camera works fantastic with our iMac & Macbook. It is a breeze to get video from the camera into iMovie. I accomplished it on my first attempt & no documentation was required.You make the connection via Firewire, turn the camcorder to "play" mode and iMovie will detect the connection. You just click the "import" button and watch your video be copied over. The video quality is fantastic. My wife was really impressed.We made the mistake of originally buying a JVC Everio (hard drive based camcorder). While it was possible to get the video onto our Mac, it was by no means easy. After going through about 300 different procedures, you would finally be done. But then it was complicated to manage the files. It was a giant waste of money & time.This camera worked easily right out of the box. I am highly impressed. And of course, because we own Mac's, we didn't have to waste time by installing stupid software onto our computers (the unit does come with a CD-ROM for PC's).We paid $365 for this unit. All in all - fantastic camcorder!
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.
This is a great product as many of the product of the brand. Monster is normally bashed for the price it charge for its products. I think that you get what you paid for. I follow a rule: If I buy a high end electronic product I buy high end accessories for the product. For low end products I use low end accessories. I don't think it is a good idea use a 3,000 keyboard or a premium guitar with 5 dollars cables. I recommend this product for high end equipment.
This product does just what it said it will do and that is great for cleaning tv screens. I first brought another product and it made my screen worse. Will never use it again. This product is great. Price also was great on Amazon...
These headphones worked fine for a few days. The noise cancellation was OK, but not great. Then I knocked the headphones off my desk onto the carpeted floor and the left channel stopped working. If they hadn't proven so fragile, I'd have given them 3.5-4 stars, but if they break this easily, it's just a matter of time -- days, probably -- before they become useless. Buyer beware!
This one of the best remotes out there. It automates your processes. For example, When I hit "Watch DVD" it turns on my xbox 360, AV Receiver, and TV, Puts the TV and Receiver on the correct inputs, and even opens the 360 tray for me. It takes a little while to program but it's well worth it. It had all of my devices and all of the special functions of it such as, Listening Mode, Dimmer, Test Tone, etc. I did have to customize the buttons such as "y" and "a" to be page up and page down for my dish (DVR 522).Buy it now, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. It also helps the "technically challenged" people in your family.
Very subtle and discrete. Does not add bulky weight to key chain and holds all basic documents for file transfer. Very convenient when plugging into any USB 2.0 port.
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.
I hope that my comments will help anyone thinking of buying these earphones for their sound isolating ability. My Sennheiser earphones I have had for three years and love them. Recently, I sent them back for repair and decided to buy the Shure E3c as a substitute pair. They seem to have no sound isolating ability. I tried to create the best seal possible by trying various buds and the foams that came with them but without any increase in performance. Sound quality was OK but my $50 Bose are about the same. The cord is much longer than I need. My husband has a cheaper pair of Shure's that have a cord extender for when you need it. The tiny case that comes with the earphones barely fit the earphones. I have concerns of bending the wire to make them fit in the case. My husband' came with a larger case. I read all the reviews before buying and thought overall most were satisfied. I am so dissatisfied. I can't believe that others really like them.Now I am an owner of the Klipsch custom-2 earphones. I love them!
Needing to upgrade memory in two computers and not knowing much about them, I tried a local chain store and talked to they're so called specialist and came home with a card that wouldn't even fit into my computer. After doing a bit of research online, I was finding it a little difficult to choose the correct one. I found that the Kinston descriptions gave more details on which computers they were compatible with and making me more confidant that I choose the correct part for my computer. And to add another positive the price was right inline with the others that weren't getting as good of reviews.P.S. My other computer is an iMac and after leaving the Apple store with the memory info I needed to get the right memory card, the store I stopped at had me talk to one of their Geeks, who gave me the wrong card. I was pleased to find in some of the discriptions for Kingston that stated they were compatible with iMac. then looking up this one for an older laptop it even mentioned my laptop in the descriptionOh yeah, almost forgot........ Both Kingston cards I purchased worked great
Size is just right, a little smaller then you average school back pack. very nice inside I fit 5 lenses and a T1i and T2i with lots of accessories with no problem.
I ordered this product 1 month back, but haven't received it yet! And they say it won't be shipped for another 2-3 weeks! The whole mail-in-rebate is a fiasco to trap poor customer, because you will never receive the product before the mail-in-rebate offer expires!!!
From the moment I received this unit, it became possessed by demons unknown to me. For starters, it would shut down without warning, mid-play; the only way to start it back up would be to take the batteries out and re-insert. The ability to scroll songs failed entirely. Creative Labs directed me to download drivers and other assorted "fixes", even though I was running the exact type of computer recommended by Creative that should by all accounts have worked seamlessly with the device. The durability was immediately in question, the serial number (required by Creative to be able to return the bloody thing) mysteriously disappeared during light handling. A total Lemon. Get a Rio! Oh, and one more thing, I have been trying to return it to Creative for about 3 weeks, and apparently no humans work there that I may speak with. An exchange of fruitless emails has resulted in NADA.
it wasb the wrong one didn't work ended calling the companythey don't make the mouse replacements any more
I thought this had the battery charger included and it did not. It really is useless to me. Can't make it work with the camera I have even though it said this was the one for my camera
I purchased two five packs and out of ten only 2 actually worked. Luckily enough I did not open the 50 pack I bought. I have replaced them with TDK's and I used up a 50 pack without any problems. I talked to employee at Office Max and he said I was not the first person to complain about Memorex blank Dvd's and Dell computers, of course when I was returning them. I suggest not buying in bulk right off the bat. Try out a five pack for 10 bucks instead of a 50 pack for 100 bucks.
This thing worked great here in a small town, I haven't tried it anywhere else but if you will look at the comments of Josh's review, you can find out how to put it in international mode for it to work well everywhere.I assumed this thing would work with the iPhone 3G, and it DOES NOT charge the iPhone 3G, however it does work with it.I only gave it 4 out of 5 because it does not disclaim it and I've had people say it does. If it were to work with iPhone 3G, it would be 5/5.
Needed to convert composite video to s-video to use an old 42" plasma monitor with a digital TV converter box. This little adapter did the trick with no fuss and only a few bucks. Good stuff!
My husband bought me the Canon EOS digital XTI for my birthday last year with two lenses. I needed a secure way to carry those lenses as well as my wallet/keys and camera on vacation. I had been searching local camera stores as well as the internet and I found this backpack available on Amazon. I just used it on our trip to Washington DC. It was great! The padding can be rearranged to fit whichever lens or camera that needed to be carried at that time. The backpack was easily accessible and I could put my camera in when I needed to and change lenses fairly quickly. I put the weight in the bottom section of the backpack but, again, the compartments can be changed instantly for personal preference.
This is a very handy accessory for my D40, especially for tripod work when using longer exposures, full moon shots, etc. to avoid camera shake or vibrations. Although it does need to "see" the IR port on the front of the camera body, I'm able to use it by holding just below or to the side and barely in front of the body. Could probably rig a small mirror on a flexi-pod to bounce the IR from behind the camera if really necessary.Five stars because it works perfectly as advertised at a very reasonable price point.The photo shown here (as of 10 Mar 2009) is for a different product, the ML-3, which is for the higher end cameras, as listed on [..] website:Nikon ML-3 Compact Modulite Remote Control Set.Fortunately, the user-submitted photos are for the correct product.[March 2011] It looks like Amazon has updated and corrected the photo for this product.
These are one of the best headphones that can be bought for the money!PROS- Great sound, I listen to Rock and Pop mp3 music mainly, and that sounds great! All friends who are accustomed to junk earphones that come with the iPods are just amazed when they listen through this!- Comfort! You just don't feel them on your head after some time.- Lifetime Warranty! I bought them at Amazon in 2004. Was having some troubles with one earpiece not working properly, and all the foams were gone. I got them repaired absolutely free (just paying the shipping costs), and that too in India! They are like new now.- Price! Bought them for $35 at amazon.- Portability is decent. They fold and don't take much space.CONS- Sound leaks. I use them at office, and cubicle mates sometimes tell me to lower the volume- Looks, as others have said, they definitely look awkward.Overall, unless you want earbuds/noise cancelling phones/audiophile quality, you cannot go wrong with these.
As a college student, I spend a lot of time walking around campus or studying while listening to music so I needed a pair of headphones that were portable enough so I could take them anywhere without sacrificing sound quality and comfort while staying on a budget. After using them for about a month, I am in love. I have owned a lot of in ear headphones in the past and was sick of jamming the little buds into my ears and having problems finding a pair that fit well. These fit perfectly over the ears and are adjustable so they fit the way you want them to. They fold up into a small, albeit odd, "ball" when not in use which is convient for carrying them around when not in use. As for sound quality, I am very happy. Some of the reviews said they were too bassy but I didn't find this the case at all. The sound is full and I found myself picking up the little intricate details in songs that I had never heard before. The best part about the Koss PortaPros is that they are a good quality headphone without a huge price tag. I would recommend them without hesitation.
We used this on a commercial sound system installation in a public park. Has good sensitivity, selectivity, and quality.
The laptop bag is perfect! It has a lot of storage space for doucments and accessories. The padding for the laptop slot is perfect. I enjoy the water bottle holder on the side. Overall, the microsoft laptop bag is perfect for business, school or for travel. I recommend this to everyone!
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.
I was a little skeptical at first since i had never heard of Skull Candy. But i liked the option of the powered drivers so i gave it a shot. The comfort level was pretty good, but my ears did get a little warm after awhile.And my biggest fear happened, close to the pin that plugs into the mp3/ipod device is where the on/off switch and AA battery compartment are. The earphones fell off the top of my head as i was walking one day and the added weight from the phones and battery compartment ripped the earphone cord right off the plug, leaving the pin inside my ipod.It was unfortunate luck, but i would buy another set of these
This HDMI cable works great for the price I paid for it. I wish it was a little longer though..
At the request of Amazon I am here to write a brief review. I install fire and burglar alarms, and also use this for my telescope.I first tried a $5.99 prolific based adapter, it connected to some stuff but not faster than 19,200K. I then tried a Belkin, that one was better but it couldn't handle ODD parity or so it would seem and Belkin support claimed it was not defective and must be the equipment I'm using even though it was supposed to emulate a simple serial port to receive print outs. I explained to the support person (in India) that when I connect my equipment to a desktop pc which has a built-in serial port and it worked just fine using hyperterminal, she still wouldn't admit a problem so I returned that one, too. I get this model which was recommended by the eqpt. manufacturer and haven't had a problem since.
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.
I am beginning to lose my hearing and was unable to hear clearly any video on my computer or watch any movie...when I saw this product and the price I thought I would try it and did not have high expectations...I was so very wrong...this gives me very clear sound at a volume I choose and can now watch all my news programs...movies and any video I choose..l was up for hours last night enjoying my new found hearing...thank you Amazon for finding this product...it's a must buy.
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.
I find no difference between this Monster Optical cable and the ones my wife picked up for me at Target (I think they were Sony). Point being it is an Optical cable made of fiber optics. For these short runs, a cable is a cable is a cable, if it passes light - it works. Unlike copper where conductivity matters and the many technologies behind wire twists, oxygen free copper, and so on, an Optical cable is simply a piece of silicon wrapped in fancy sheathing, good packaging and aesthetically pleasing colors. If it passes light - it works.Point being is that this cable did what it was supposed to do - it passed light transmission from one piece of A/V gear to another and does its job well. One major issue I did have was the connector end stays in the unit if I unplug it, I have to reassemble the cable/connector before inserting it again, otherwise it works just fine.
Yowza! I pickted this remote up for my Nikon D40, and this thing was shipped fast. I used standard shipping and it showed up in two days.As for the remote itself, it's smaller than I imagined (which is actually a good thing since it fits easily in my bag's pockets). I'm not sure about the pouch it comes with. It looks to be made to loop through the camera strap, which may be handy for some people. But, with its size, it's probably just easier to stick it in a pocket.The range on the remote is decent. I was about ten feet away, and the signal still went through to the camera.This is definitely something everyone should have in his or her camera bag. It's cheap, tiny, easy to use, and provides some much needed alternatives to standard shooting (I set my D40 up on a tripod near a bird feeder and got some great shots until a finch landed on my lens, but a simple push of the button shook the little dude off when the shutter released).
Is this some sort of joke? $315.99??? I bought mine brand new at walmart for $75. I think there must be some mistake.
I haven't had any problems so far and much cheaper to buy here than at walmart
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
This is a fantastic machine. Menus and Remote Control very intuitive, great recorded quality. No Tivo charges, just set my own recording programs and it records every week. I'll never buy a VHS tape again.
The sound is great, I connect it to my aux port on the car stereo. The retracting cord works nice. Well worth it!
The product was a great value; and it works great and I get great sound without interference. I highly recommend this product. The price was the best.
I am very disappointed in the design of the Kaito AN-03L radio antenna. Once unraveled it works great as an antenna, but then go to wind it back up again and the fun begins. It obviously wasn't designed for human hands and fingers. The finger indents on the unit are just to shallow to enable easy winding, it is like trying to wind up a cord using a flat disk. It has become so frustrating that I'm now reluctant to use the unit as I know if I pull the antenna wire out it will take ages to wind it back up again.Kaito needs to resign the unit to facilitate easier winding up.
Fantastic product. The motorcycle mount is flexable and can be used in several locations. There is zero vibration with the device in the mount. Have enjoyed the map only feature when on the back roads. This device is a must if you enjoy touring.
This solved the problem of our treadmill causing out TV to freeze and loose the signal. If you have U-Verse and have had this problem, order this Belkin and it should resolve the conflict.
I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday and he loves it! Worth the money!
I've purchased a total of three of these from two different merchants and all have the same problem: the outlets down the center either don't work at all or stop working if the plug is jiggled even slightly. APC has clearly cut too many corners to keep the price down. Spend a few more bucks and save yourself a lot of frustration.
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.
I ordered the WD 500 gig drive for a older ATA system the specs said it had a 8mb buffer, when i recieved the drive it came with a 16mb buffer a great surprise at no extra cost to me. I have used WD drives for years 10+ and never had a dissapointment in the quality and life of any of WD drives..Quality is built in each drive Tyler Lott,,, Qwensboro, KY
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.
I had an existing Router and Wireless access point from Linksys, the router started acting up so I decided to replace both of them with this wireless router.The key is to get an Internet connection from your DSL modem directly to your computer, once you can get online the rest is cake.I unplugged my main computer from the old router and plugged it directly into the Verizon DSL modem. Turned on my computer and was able to get online immediately. Once you can, insert the CD that comes with this router and follow the instructions. It checks for the Internet connection, and instructs you to then plug in the router. It took few seconds for it to recognize and configure the new router, it then installed some basic security setting for me.It automatically let my computers that are hardwired to the router access the Internet also. The wireless devices that I have had to be changed to the new security settings, unless you use your old security settings again.The thing that bugs me is that it doesn't tell you how to log into your router from the web browser. I know from experience so I did it automatically. This is important because you should always change the default password, or anyone could log into your router and change it. Becuase the default is widely known. To change it, go to your web browser, type in 192.168.1.1 in the address field (without the http://), when a box pops up the log in is: admin and the password is admin. CHANGE THE PASSWORD. Even if you do not set up wireless security, you should, but if you don't at the very least change the password and write it down so you don't forget it.When you are logged in it is a good idea to set up the security settings for wirelss access. You can find some good intructions on the Linksys website. If you don't do this anyone in your neighborhood may be able to log in and use your Internet connection. A friend of mine had this problem and someone had also changed the default password.
I have been used it for two weeks now, It never gave me any problem. It is easy for setup.
Excellent iPod generation. Best sound quality and highest capacity for this model. Hope that I can make it last forever! Beats the pants off of any newer gen out there. (Sorry but ridiculous amounts of storage at the cost of overall quality = poor craftsmanship.) Would buy again in a heartbeat.
this is a great product easy to install and the display was wonderful. not to overbearing with the blue as in some models and the display of songs playing is very versital. Very user friendly and intuitive with tons of features. I may need to replace the factory speakers however, because this unit has more power than they can handle. The auxilirity imput on the front is a must for IPod or other external devices we use it to play the proptable DVD over the system it is great.
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.
I bought this product from Amazon. After using it for just a month, I could not play any DVD. I can only hear the sound but no picture!Their customer (www.apexdigitalinc.com) service is very poor. No contact phone number, only eamil contact which did not respond me.
I've tried replacement inks and they are all awful. My Canon prints beautifully and use ink better than most ink jet printers (I have two i9900 and mp500, as well as several epsons and had HPs but no more) I print a lot of photos and my Canons print the best on plain paper of any ink jet I've ever used, as long as I stick with the canon inks. I'm lucky I didn't destroy my printer with those cheap, generic refills.
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.
This works great in my original Dell XPS. It isn't the fastest or biggest RAM available anymore, but it is the fastest and biggest that my laptop can use. It has helped a lot to extend the useful life of my aging laptop.
i've owned a pair of these sonys for a few years now ... and rubber driver encasement has now literally deteriorated so as to make then unusable. this situation reveals first: that the speakers will likely outlive the actual physical structure of the earbud. second: that the design of these headphones is ultimately ill-fated, as if you notice the earbud is simply a plastic housing lightly wrapped with a thin rubber piece, that will gradually give to wear (the good news is you can most likley repair this problem a few times with superglue) and third: you can expect these headphones to last years ... as i've worn them tons, mostly for running, an activity i'd imagine puts its fair share of stress on the earbuds.one important caveat - during the lifespan of these headphones i've bought similar headphones made by panasonic, phillips, and the apple earbud headphones, and these have consistently had me wonder how anyone coule put up with anything else in the price range of these heaphones. they are, in my experience, the absolute best buy for the money.in fact, i even recently purchased a pair of shure ec-2's, and will admit that it was a close race. the shures win out on clarity, and overall quality of sound. but the sonys just kick out so much more bass that the music is altogether more listenable, even without the meticulous detail.the bottom line: i came across this page as i was about buying a new pair of these exact headphones. you can experiment all you want, but if you don't want to pay $100-$300 for headphones, these are by far your best bet.
Installing is a pain.It took me 4 times to get it to work.There are not enough instructions telling you how all the features work.
This is an excellent product. It's easy to set up and use. I love the thumbnail indexing, which makes it easy to locate chapters and create playlists. Finalized DVD-R's play fine on my computer, as well as outside DVD players that I've used. The one-touch dubbing makes it easy to edit. Picture quality is great. And for those with older tvs lacking s-video connectors or inputs for component video cables, there's no need to go out and buy a new tv. Just spend $10-20 for an RF modulator, which you can get at most electronics stores. My only complaint is that DVD-R's are limited in editing options as opposed to DVD-RAM's. Otherwise, I'm impressed with this machine. At last I can jettison my antiquated vhs tapes and home videos and preserve them on high quality DVD.
I gave this 2 stars since I thought this would be the perfect external drive for traveling with my notebook book but failed to work with my notebook. When I tried to install this on the USB port of my notebook, it caused my notebook to slow its performance to a crawl. I later figured out that this drive needs a &quot;high power&quot; USB port. For those that don't know, there are &quot;high power&quot; and &quot;low power&quot; USB ports. There is nothing on the box of this drive that says it only works on high power USB ports. Not only that, Windows doesn't report the problem back to the user. What a waste of time and money. I later found out that Iomega makes a PC Card that is a high power USB port so that you can use this drive. Gad! What good is USB if it is not &quot;universal&quot;.
About as good a keyboard as most of us would need. I am not a speed typist. I like the sound and feel, as well as the slope of the keys. The angle is what you get, no adjustment. Attractive, but I suspect it will require frequent cleaning to maintain it's look. There are two USB connectors nicely placed in the back, center. Overall, I highly recommend it for the average user.
I bought the SD3800 to upgrade from my older DVD player. I specifically picked this one because it had VCD, JPEG, and MP3 compatibility. Sadly, the MP3 portion is a joke. Despite following all of Toshiba's restrictive compatibility requirements (ISO9660 Level 1, 8-character file names only, etc.), it will only play a few songs and then stop. It does not use the M3U playlist and will not play all the songs in a directory, much less the whole disk.The only positive thing about purchasing this unit is that the VCD and JPEG aspects seem to work okay, albeit very slow.
We recently purchased the Tamrac Adventure 7 and it is GREAT!! We have taken it on a few photo shoots and to Disney World. It holds my Nikon D80 very well and I still have room for my external flash and extra lens. It did very well in Disney World and the top compartment was very spacious. Tamrac makes awesome camera bags and backpacks, I highly recommend them.
These are really nice! I ordered 4 of them and couldn't be happier! I haven't filled them with CD's yet, as that's going to be an ongoing project, but yeah, they're exactly as stated. Good purchase!
I love that I can wrap the chords around the end. Nice and organized. Seems to do the job - very sturdy.
It's a wireless remote for your camera. Don't know what else to say other than it works great when your in front of your camera and it's not expensive.
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.
Perfect carry size. Extraordinary distance capability and quality for the money. I own 4 pair.
Since I got this monitor home and hooked it up to my GeForce4 with DVI input and set the &quot;reccommended&quot; display setting to 1600X1200. I was absolutely blown away by the graphics quality of this monitor. I have played games, DVD movies and online videos. All, are superb. Are you a game nut? This is the LCD monitor for you. I just played my purchased copy of &quot;Call of Duty&quot;. AMAZING game but most of all, AMAZING monitor. The colors were rich, clear and precise. No fading or distortion af any kind. I bought this monitor on eBay for a much better price. But, it's well worth forking over the list price that you see for sale online. What a monitor!!! I've been looking at LCD's for quite some time now. I finally found one that blew me away. Go buy one...it's worth it!!!
I am reviewing Bose AM-5's, not just the latest series. The one's I own are 24 years old first Generatoin 4ohm AM-5's.They sound as good today as they did the day i bought them and i was a first adopter of this system. Mine have not been babied in anyway. I still like to rock out and my AM-5's do a good job of it. I paid $650 for my set in 1987, given thier longevity i consider it an excellent value for the money and they sound great too.In surfing the internet you may see many who review Bose speakers also in the same review saying the would never own them, how do they review them if they have never owned them?Dont take anyones word for it including mine. Go to a store that carries Bose speakers, audition AM-5's for yourself. Congratulation, you are purchasing a fantastic sounding little speaker you will need to will to someone!
This MP3 worked great the first time and I was way excited about using it. However, the second time I used it, it froze up and started flashing all sorts of colors. It hasn't worked since. I am going to contact company to see what they can do. If they solve the problem, I'll update this review. However, as of now, I CANNOT recommend this product.
The camera case broke the day that it was opened. The metal ring broke in half. This case is now useless. It was a Christmas gift. I was embarrassed.
Wonderful! Fast recharge and long term usage. I use it in my Cannon digital camera and the life of the batteries is twice as long as my old brand (energizer). I also loved the auto adapter.
These cables are working great. Some other reviewers complained about the ends coming loose, but they seem secure.
Like the title says, this universal adapter just stopped working about 6 days after I started using it. Must have been a faulty unit. Returned it to Amazon for a refund. That part, at least, was really easy.
This flash is not particularly cheap, but its dedication to the minolta cameras makes flash and camera work very efficiently and smoothly. Automatic control of the flash zoom, the usual control of flash intensity (TTL), but also highly reliable metering accuracy in dark conditions through flash metering(ADI), remote flash photography with wireless high-speed synchro autofocus.Flash head rotates horizontally and vertically (also down for macro). It covers from 24mm to 85mm focal lengths and extends to 17mm focal length with the included wide-angle adapter. This flash is powerful (guide number of 184' (56 meters) at 85mm and ISO 100) which is really useful for outdoors pictures (buildings, etc). Maximum distance of efficiency of the flash for a 85mm focal length will indeed be much less at wide angle and will also be less with moderately fast zooms!The flash also has cool features like strobe functions, useful not only to control light modeling of the subject in studio conditions, but also to locate your subject in total darkness, like in caves!Bottom line: if you really want to see the difference with your weak built-in flash and can afford the price difference, this is the flash for you!
If Garmin made an iPod it would be 2" thick, you would have to turn it off and on again every time you loaded a tune, it would only load tunes after you unlocked them, it would need a 76 page manual and a 104 page manual to operate, it would be covered with little rubber knobs.Look this is a good unit, I will probably get some use out of it, I did buy it after all, it does seem to work, but it is user unfriendly the point of being comic. Just what I don't need when I am tired and lost.
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.
The price was great for this digital camera at under $100. It has very good features for an inexpensive camera and will work well with the docking unit the recipient already has.
I purchased Gyration's mouse and keyboard, installed per directions and it does not work. It synched up fine but the connection is intermittent at best. After fiddling for some time with it I called Gyration's support number only to find out that there is apparently a glitch with XP Service Pak 2 and the proper operation of the mouse and keyboard. When I asked to return the Mouse/Keyboard I was told that it was a software problem not a hardware problem. ARE YOU kidding??? Service Pak 2 has been out for 9 months. There is nothing about this on Gyration's trouble shooting website about the problem. Gyration knows there is a problem with the world's number one operating system and their product yet they continue to sell the product with out notice of the problem, OUTRAGEOUS!
The Sony DCR-DVD 201 was a great deal and I am very pleased with the purchase. Only problem was that I did not receive a manual explaing all its features and how to operate them.
excellent if u want to prevent discoloring or getting ur macbook dirtyi had to get used to typing with my hands in the air now i can type with freedom putting my hands on the hand rest
I was weary in purchasing a combo unit, however due to space constraints I decided to take a chance. Boy was it a mistake. The DVD on the unit was not working right off the bat. Took it to the Panasonic Authorized Repair Center and it's been in the shop for the last 5 weeks waiting for a replacement part. By the time I get this piece of junk back from the Service Center the warranty will have expired. Stay away from combo units......
This is an excellent tripod. It is study, yet is easly to manuver vertically or horziontality in any position! It is easly to lock in any position. The "quick release" mounting plate is a bonus.
These are the worst headphones ever! I bought them at radio shack for $52 and they are going back first thig tomorrow.
I've had this mouse for a number of years and everything on it still works perfectly. You don't even need the software. It's pretty much plug and play with all the button functionality. The only thing I'd have to say is that over time the rubber on the sides of the mouse started to come off or be easily rubbed off, but I've upgraded like four times over in the past years so this one sits amt my desk at work while the more expensive ones I have like the Logitech MX5500 Desktop, are being used in my living room.Edit: October 18, 2012I should have put this in earlier but I didn't know that I had initially reviewed this. The rubber on the sides of the mouse started to get all sticky and weird. I had to stop using it. That makes it lose one star from my original 5 star. Switched it out for a Logitech.
I bought this router to set up VPN for a business client. I thought a Linksys router off the shelf would be a simple working solution. The customer needed to attach remotely with an XP laptop using a DSL connection. I set up the router behind a completely open Netopia router from the ISP. The ISP's Netopia router was set up as bridge only. I installed the Linksys QuickVPN client. The QuickVPN client wouldn't work. After 2 weeks on the phone with Linksys it was still not working consistently. It did work 1 time but quickly failed to work. They finally escalated it to another level where they were able to replicate the problem in the "lab". The only criteria were the Linksys router must be set up behind an open DSL router. Likely, this is the most common configuration of all. It must not have been tested in this configuration prior to release. ??? So, they escalated it to another level and sent it to engineering. They can't give me an ETA and don't know when they can even start troubleshooting. They have been very nice if not very helpful. No one has done any real troubleshooting during this whole process. I have done some port analysis and have tried other VPN Clients to no avail.Conclusion: Portable VPN (QuickVPN) does not work with the RVS4000 behind a DSL router. This is a router without VPN.Solution: I will try a HotBrick VPN router.Hotbrick - 401VPN - 4-Port VPN Firewall Router
+Sturdy and durable+adjustible expansion to any variation of heights+folds compact and slim+extra mount allows you to have two cameras ready to go at any given time (swap a camcorder and DSLR in an instant)+parts move smoothly and easily, both for panning and packing/unpacking.+ground stabilizing pegs can be hidden behind round safety tips or rolled out if needed+it's like $22! That's a steal for the quality!-no bag included
A huge reason I purchased the Canon Rebel XT was for it's small size as I'm typically out skiing, cycling, or partaking in some other outdoor adventure. I bought the Opteka grip w/ extra batteries for a couple reasons:1)Occassionally I will actually take my car to get somewhere and this is when I realize the benefit of having the extra grip. It adds quite a bit of comfort to the small size of the Canon Rebel XT and has enough features to make it useful. Plus, it's super easy to remove the battery door and insert the grip into the camera2)The extra batteries - originally I was just shopping for some extra batteries for my camera, but when I saw the price of this grip along with two extra batteries, coupled with some good reviews, I figured I would give the whole package a try as I knew everything would come in handySo far so good. I don't think the cheap batteries hold a charge for as long as the Canon-brand ones, but to me the price is worth the sacrifice...at least so far.[...]
It works as advertised. 120VAC stuff works in a 240VAC plug...the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the weight.
If you have ever had a function such as scanning quit working and the computer saying there is no scanner, prepare for a nightmare. Trying to uninstall and reinstall the software only gave the message "A newer version is already installed", with no option to reinstall anyway. Trying other driver installation packages from the HP site also gave the same message. After ripping out hundreds of files and THOUSANDS of registry entries, one install package worked up to the point of saying certain files with gibberish names were not in "Data1.cab". Neither HP's online troubleshooting tools nor customer support were any use getting a solution. I have not finished trying all the online forums due to lack of time, so will have to do my scanning somewhere else.The HP Product Assistant long ago quit detecting the printer even though printouts would work from other software. My conclusion seeing how much trouble people have with HP software is that HP does not know how to write reliable and compact software for their products.
Bad quality. I use a mircocassette recorder. These tapes have such bad quality, I am unable to use them and get consistent sound playback. The sound dips and raises to a point, that on the dips, I can't hear whats being said. Stay away from these. I don't know if it's because they were inexpensive but my Memorex weren't like this and they were pretty cheap too. I will not buy this brand again.
Am very pleased with the product and was really very pleased with how fast the product was shipped and received in a fashionable manner. Now I know that when I need it again all I have to do is order it from Amazon. Amazon was the only place we could find that was handling it at a very good price.Betty J.Worthey
Since receiving this backpack--very prompt delivery, too, I must add--I have thoroughly enjoyed using it for all of my photographic expeditions. It is a cinch to open, organize, find, fill--you name it! The design features a side panel that unzips to lift, exposing the contents in a way that makes digging for those filters a thing of the past. Would I replace it with another of the same style? In a heartbeat!
This mp3 player is great for someone who likes music nad wants to be able to take it with you where ever. There is not alot of memory. ionly holds about 115 songs. The software messed up my computer so i could not get any videos or photos on it. Next the screen gets dust under it that you cant get out. It is just a great little player.
Very Good Laser Color Jet for the money
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! I have Directv with HD (5 LNB) and the signal was low. Signal was less than 60% for some of the transponder signals which caused a choppy picture or no picture while watching HD. So I bought these to amplify my satellite signal. They actually attenuated the signal. The signal strength wasn't improved on the non HD receivers that I have as well. It didn't matter where I put them in relation to the dish and receiver.
This little player takes rechargeable 1 tripple A battery, easy. Easy to load using microsoft media or other player software. I love love love the unlimited capability of using my own SD cards. I have 3 that are 2GB each. I have checked so many others but this way I can group my music by card. Plays great over car stereo with a generic cig lighter adapter. I like the full song and album info and indexing system. Sound is great. I also use a $10 external speaker pluged into ear bug socket sometimes. Wish I could find more of these. I don't need photos, I just want my tunes or an audio book now and then which this can do. Had mine for 3 yrs.
I have an epson stylus color 600 and just went through 2 of these black cartridges over about a 12 month period. Worked perfectly and I saved a bundle. Buying 2 more now.7/4/02 -These continue to perform. Bought another, but obviously no one cares, so if you don't find this useful, please click you did anyway because I feel left out as everyone LOVED the other people's comments on this ink cartridge. Thankyouuuuu.
Excellent price for this fine, notebook. Good Speed, plenty of Ram to start off with 256mb(with one extra empty slot for more)upgradable to 1gb NICE..But I find only two things wrong with this notebook, first the specs on amazon state there's a 1394 firewire port , sorry but there isn't. Second no floppy :-(. This note book is worth the money. Not for power users, but more for students.
This mount is exactly what I was looking for. It was inexpensive compared to comparable mounts, simple to install, very sturdy, and it provides the most amount of flexibility for viewing angles and positions. The mount also came standard with an adapter to fit my Samsung 23-inch LCD (100mm x 200mm mount).
I have been looking into DVD players for about a year now. I am a college student with a pretty limited budget and I wanted to make a good decision. I firmly believe that there is no better dvd player value than the SD-3109. The features are excellent, it is very easy to hook up, and it plays the Matrix (despite the warnings by some web sites). I have had absolutely no problems with the remote or the scan features. I highly recommend this player to anyone!
I am so glad to this product with this price. It works very well so far. I am satisfied with this price.
I use headphones every day of the week. Either at work or home, I must have my headphones. The Koss R-65B are an excellent choice for the discriminating ear. Great sound and great comfort are this product's best features. The microphone is quite exceptional too - It is ideal for recording voice reminders on your PC while you work. Also, the R-65B comes with an 8 foot cord, which is an essential feature of a good pair of headphones. For the money, you can't go wrong with this purchase.
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.
Most of the time the product is good. The major problems involve the inability to locate my position. The unit tells me I am on a street one block away. Trying to locate a road near my home the unit directs me to make turns where none exist. I have tried customer support by phone, letter and email with no success in fixing the situation. I even tried downloading an update from a dvd and this did not work.Robt Owens
I just want to say thanks! Everything was how you described it. So far it has worked well! It has even traveled to Europe and it still looks new!Philman
This speaker dock station/player has unbelievable sound. As a massage therapist I need something that produces a quality sound that is very portable and lightweight. I have purchased other lightweight units, but were disappointed with the bass that it would produce. I have had many of my clients make comments and questions on where they could purchase one of these. I purchased mine for about $70 and got a great deal... it charges while it plays great sound and comes with a protective cover.. great for on the go with batteries or as a plug in.
I think that HP deskjet 3820 is better solution that hp deskjet 3650!!!
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
Shortly after I purchased this camcorder (within hours), I returned it to Best Buy. I think my old Hi8 Sony camcorder had better picture quality then this one. It has good features, and I liked the sleek design, but in the end, the quality of the video is ultimately what I am looking for. The video it recorded was very pixelated and grainy. I have been told there is other options to make the picture better by a best buy customer service rep, but there is none. I had reservations about buying another Sony product, but everyone was telling me Sony leads the pack with their camcorders. Those folks were wrong. I bought the Canon Elura 100 and is much happier with that products video capabilities. I think my experience with this Sony product was the final nail in the coffin, I won't be buying anymore Sony products. My advice is, stay away from this unit. You will regret it, just read all the other customer feed back on CNET and you will understand.
Not sure how this got 3.5 stars from the other raters.I bought a set a few days ago for $30 and I think I'll have to throw it out.The 60 Hz hum makes it sound like there's a motor big enough to lift an elevator in the room. It's hard to hear the music over the noise.I sent customer support a note but no reply.
If you need a USB / Serial device for your MAC, this is the one. I am a network engineer and have to attach to serial console ports all the time. The devices you buy at Best Buy and other retailers aren't setup for MAC well. This was each and has worked great. Don't buy anything else.
I purchased one of these earlier and liked it so much that when I had need for another, I just reordered. Great backpack...Great value!
Product works great, as described and have had no problems winding the antenna back into its case. Outdoors is the best use of the antenna. Would recommend...
So this my second review on this web-site. I love Amazon I buy hundreds of things from them every year. I start by saying that I did not get my Uniden Scanner from Amazon. I drove 80 Miles round trip to pick it up from the nearest place that carried it, as I did not want to wait for shipping. Also because I had read so many bad reviews on Uniden scanners that I wanted to be able to return it with ease if what I was reading turned out to be true!! So ignoring all the bad reviews I had read in the last week from multiple web sites. I drove the 80 miles round trip to go get it. The main reason that I had ignored the reviews was because I already owned 2 scanners taht were portable. And the biggest thing I did not like about them. That I loved about the Uniden was their bulky size!!So anyways I get home after the 80 mile trip I turn my new Uniden scanner on!! And just to let you know I also bought the two Uniden models above this one, even the one with 800MHZ. And the results from all where the same!!! After I turned the scanner on I also made sure to turn on a live internet feed of the frequency I was listening to as well as turning on my other three scanners with the same frequency plugged in as the Uniden. As I am listening to my other scanners and my computer spouting out emergency call after emergency call for FIRE AND EMS. Not a single peep comes out of the Uniden!!!!! I listened for over half and hour with nothing but a few mike clicks and no words come out of it!! I was so upset with myself for not listening to the advice of other I got right back in my car and made the 80 Mile round trip trek again. Just so I could get my money back and wash my hands of these Unidens!! In all I returned all three unidens. The BC72XLT, The BC95XLT, and the BC346XT. And the last model I wrote down was three hundred bucks more than this model. And as I said before all produced the same results. My favorite scanner I have a 99 dollor model from radio shack. It picks up EMS in my city, from my car when I am 60 miles away!!!! Hope this review saves saves the from the migrane I am suffering from right now!!
Recently the ringer on our home phone stopped working. We didn't want to buy another phone,but bought this little gem instead. Hookup was a no brainer and it has adjustable volume control. Highly recommened.
This is a very nice piece of kit, but getting a bit long in the tooth. It did exactly what I wanted it to do, until I saw the Vista Cx. Sold my Vista to my dad and bought the Cx - well worth the extra money for the extra usability. All the annoyances on the old Vista model are fixed on the Cx:* Greyscale LCD with feeble backlight compared to a color, daylight readable LCD - the brighter it is, the sharper it gets.* Long, thin LCD c/f the squarer one on the Cx* RS232 serial port vs USB port, which also powers the unit* Map redraws are slow - faster CPU on the Cx* No autorouting on the Vista - it's on the Cx, but you need the right maps* No sounds on the Vista for route change reminders - Cx goes 'beep' in a variety of ways.
The main reason I ordered this kit was for the battery. When I received it ....NO BATTERY included. I contacted Amazon and all they could do was give me a number for Sony customer service. Thanks Amazon!!!
I have been really pleased with this binolular. For the value, this was the best choice. The viewing on it is crystal clear. It is so easy to use my seven year old didn't have a problem with it. Overall the binocular was a great purchase.
We checked out the Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG at a local electronics store and it was priced at $79.90. Needless to say we immediately ordered it. My partner and I carried small camera bags which were cumbersome and not nearly large enough to carry our gear. We do a lot of nature photography also weddings and portraits and needed something we could easily carry our gear or strip it down to basics. The bad is comfortable to wear and keeps the gear safe, secure and waterproof. It is very well made and the zippers are all covered to keep out moisture. Lots of pockets to store things and a place for keys. You can also put a light jacket in the bungee cord area or a bottle of water. I also like the fact that it has the chest and waist straps to secure onto the body. The only downside is the Canon logo on the front, dead giveaway as to what you are carrying, but a simple patch over this will solve that problem. I am looking forward to using this bag for many years to come. Thank you Amazon.com for offering such a great deal.
then this is the one.For its small size this camera can't be beat.This camera is basically about the size of a pack of bubble gum and is completely functional as well. The flash is powerfull, the camera "boots up" instantly, pictures transfer quickly to your computer, the battery life is good and the picture quality is comparable to the canon digital elph. I have used for almost a month now and taken around 300 pictures. Which is 300 more than I took the month before :). There are, however, some people that have had a few bad things to say about this camera. Most complaints I have read such as the "battery charge time" are easily refuted. Sony included a cheap battery charger with the package. I picked up a fast NIMH battery charger from an electronics store and some extra rechargeable AAA batteries for and the problem was solved, case closed. This is my first and will probably be my only review on amazon. I just wanted to share some info on a great camera. I hope everyone found this helpful.
We like everything about our new LCD TV. There is plenty of HD programming and once you have viewed LCD you can never go back!Samsung is excellent we have had no problems at all!
You will need this adapter to convert to RCA connection for TV, VCR or DVR. It hooks & connects as advertised. No problem at all.
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 purchased this printer from Best Buy under the impression that HP made solid products. The printer looked good and appeared to work well for the first year. Shorthly thereafter, I started to receive an error message indicating that the printer was 'out of paper'although the paper tray was full. I called HP which was a total waste of time since they hung up the phone on me twice. After finally reaching another representative they literally told me that they could not help me and that I should just upgrade and purchase another printer from them. I strongly do not recommend purchasing this printer, it is a total waste of money!!!
I have been using the 1.4 teleconverter with a Tamron 75-300 lens that's pretty slow (f5.6 at 300), so I can only use manual focus. I have read that teleconverters will give images that are no better than what you would get by cropping and then enlarging with a regular telephoto. I am glad to say that I have found the images with this teleconverter to be much better than that. When I was cropping and enlarging images taken at 300 mm, I was able to see identifying marks on birds but the images themselves were really bad. The images with this teleconverter are much better, though it's true that I've only used it in daylight and with a fairly high ISO to get a decent shurtter speed. I find some of the images to be a bit soft around the edges, but am overall quite pleased with this relatively inexpensive solution to needing more reach to take pictures of birds and wildlife. Someday I hope to be able to afford a really good, really long telephoto. Until then, this teleconverter and the Tamron 75-300 together cost about one fourth the cost of the cheapest good long telephoto I've seen.
the small external hard drive case is super. maybe a little more pricey but love the item and the protection it provides.
The Koss headphone is one of the most comfortable lightweight headphones I have ever used. They are a lot more comfortable to wear than any earbuds I have used and the sound is amazing.
I bought the Casio Digital camera because they come with the longest lasting batteries of all. The extra battery ordered from this site did NOT work at all. It would not charge even after 24 hours. It would not turn on the camera. I got a refund from Amazon but Adorama never emailed a return label so I paid about $12 for shipping coming and going. I'm afraid to try again. Wish there was another source for real Casio batteries.
I used to use lots of expensive audio systems for professional use, so I know which one sounds good or not. And sound quality is all that matters. For convenient use I've been using Sony MDR-888 which I got 20 years ago for more than $100. As some of you know that one sounds really clear but kind of lack of bass. I just got Philips SHE9500 and after comparing those two, I think SHE9500 is pretty good for this cheap price. Of course the sound quality of MDR-888 is better, and She9500 sounds a little dull but gives nice base sound. And its flexible line seems to last long like MDR-888. I'd recommend this.
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.
What can I say. From the day I bought this piece of junk it has failed to work properly. Emailing back and forth with Lexmark's tech support was fruitless on most occasions. Problems popped up, disappeared and popped up again with no rhyme or reason. I might add that my brother-in-law is a tech expert at a major university and could never figure out the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune I suffered with this printer. DO NOT BUY. I repeat, DO NOT BUY. Learn from my mistake. Right now it serves as a gigantic paperweight. I'm too lazy to call my town's special pick-up garbage service to haul it away.
got the product promptly. works great, i used to have the Palm IIIxe (which was stolen when i was at school). nevertheless, the m505 works great (only complain is the the screen sharpness). i would recommend it to anyone (the m515 w/ 16k), other than that, i'm one happy customer.
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.
Couldn't be happier, product came in time expected in great shape and haven't had one problem with anything. Very Happy....
I was looking for a 4GB MicroSD memory card for our Garmin GPS to hold Audible books for long car trips. This card works as it should. The package it was shipped in arrive undamaged and on the day it was supposed to. The price is great. I am ordering another one for a video camera I got my wife for Christmas
About one year ago, I purchased a Magellan Explorist 400. This was a good unit that I used a lot. After about eight months the unit quit working. I called Magellan Support and told them the problem. They were good about everything and ended up telling me to send the unit in for warranty repair. It was to be returned after four weeks.Six weeks later I called Support and told them the situation. They asked for my work repair number, which I gave them. After being on hold for twenty minutes, I was told that my Explorist could not be repaired and wasn't made anymore so it would be replaced with a Triton 400. After I received this unit, I took a couple of weeks to read about it and familiarize myself with it. At that point, I realized that it would not read coordinates correctly. The coordinates of my house, my geocache and several geocaches that I previously had found were all different than what my Explorist read and different that what GEOCACHE.COM had on their web site.I called Support again and was given instructions as to fixing this. It didn't work. I emailed and received other instructions - didn't work. I called support again and received other suggestions - didn't work. I called again and was given other instructions. This finally improved the accuracy but it is still incorrect.Examples: my home coordinates are, 40 40.566N and 95 51.606W. This can be verified easily and I have done this with two other GPS units. At first the unit read coordinates that were 26 miles SE of my house. Now the Triton reads 40 40.38N and 95 51.49N. About 200 feet away from my house.A geocache near my house is listed on geocache.com as 40 40.776N and 95 51.761W. Originally my Triton 400 read 40 67.960N and 95 86.275W. Now it reads 40 40.37N and 95 5156 W. This is much closer but impossible to find a geocache that is still 200 feet away.After making the last adjustments that improved the readings, I now find it won't accept coordinates that I attempt to enter. I tried to enter 40 40.776N, the GPS would only let me enter digits as far as 40 40.77, the curser simply would not move to another digit, and when I added the N and pushed enter it just said INVALID COORDINATES, TRY AGAIN.I have been frustrated by this unit from day 1. It still doesn't read accurately, I can't enter coordinates and have spent hours working on it and HOURS on hold with tech support, and I no longer want this unit. I demand a refund of either the price of a Triton 400 or the price of the Explorist 400 that I purchased one year ago.No, I have no receipts because when my Explorist wasn't repaired, I threw the receipt away. When I got a factory replacement Triton, I got no receipt. Please respond soon as I've been without a GPS for five months and need to get this resolved.As I said, I no longer want this unit or a replacement. I expect your confirmation of my refund.TWO WEEKS LATER - Let me add this after trying to contact your offices in California. As there is NO WAY to access a human being at the phone number 909/394/5000, I see that you have joined the ranks of dispicable, disgusting, cowardly and corrupt organizations called "corporations". Let me reinforce my previous statements. I DON"T WANT THIS UNIT FIXED AND RETURNED. I DEMAND A REFUND OF THE COST OF EITHER THE EXPLORIST 400 OR TRITON 400 AT WHICH TIME I WILL NEVER AGAIN DEAL WITH YOUR "CORPORATION". ALSO, IF THE BUSINESS OF YOUR CUSTOMER CARE FAX LINE IS TO IGNORE ALL FAXES, THEY ARE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB. Have you ever heard the saying " a happy customer will tell five people, an unhappy customer will tell fifty people". BELIEVE IT!ANOTHER TWO WEEKS LATER - I have now been waiting two weeks for a return for repair mailer which has not yet arrived. I have been without a GPS unit for five months because of your incompetance and disregard for your customers and have now purchased a new Garmin unit. If I don't get a refund of the cost for a Magellan Explorist 400, I will proceed to write my personal evaluations and comment and post them on Amazon and (m)any other on line seller that allows personal evaluations. This letter will be included.
I've used Garmin Nuvi's and the GPS on my phone - soooo easy. This thing - OMG, I hate it! I can't figure it out for the life of me and I find it irritating that it doesn't "come" with more maps (why is it that my phone has the simple maps, yet I'd have to pay $79.99 for road maps for this thing?). I expected this to be simple. I don't want to spend a great deal of time trying to learn how to use something, that negates the point of wanting to get out and go.I'm returning it. YUCK!
These straps are easy to install, are a good length for general use, are of solid quality, and look decent ( though by no means a fashion statement item). The one negative per se is that Optech stopped adding the anti-slip silicon caulk-based griples; not that they wworked super well, but in coating old vs. new, I note that the old strap slips a bit less.
i bought this keybooard for the reason of being wireless. i am not at all satisfied with this product,it keeps turning off by itself and the owners manual does not give much help when i am having trouble.
I bought these headphones so I could really get lost listening to music without disturbing anyone while drowning out anything else around me, and they're perfect. A great over-the-ear headphone with awesome bass that allows me to hear that overpowering bass at my control, without dropping $300+ on beats by Dre. Highly recommended for those wanting a solid and comfortable headphone at an unbeatable price, and especially those used to listening to subwoofers in their car.
I wanted inexpensive earphones for myself and my daughter, and we are both very pleased with this Coby model. They have held up, so far, to fairly rough use (in and out of bags, worn in bed and slept on). We are both pleased with the sound quality.
or Why Linksys Isn't WorriedIt seems like a great deal, but the Netgear WGT624 is a dud. After installing it, it worked briefly, but the first thing the web-based control page suggested is a firmware update. Big mistake. After the update, the router kicked off any connected PC after 2 minutes. I've spent hours on the phone with the polite but incompetent support people, reset everything, restored a previous version of the firmware, all for nought. Netgear's final solution was to suggest that I return the router to the store - but it's past the store's exchange period. I wrote them of this, CC'd the CEO (Patrick Lo) and have received no response at all. Sure, it's cheaper than a Linksys, but the Netgear is way too expensive (and too lightweight!) for a paperweight.Basically, Netgear has no interest in upholding their guarantee, or supporting their customers. Linksys has nothing to worry about.
Even though I saw some reviews with less stars, I still went ahead and bought this for $10. I am happy with the spray, as it works very well with the lens. And quite frankly, I feel more comfortable using a Nikon cleaning product on my $800 lens.
gone were the days with those irritating wired remotes. the range is very good for this, and its a must have for group shots, you can set it to 2sec timer/remote etc. Focusing was no problem at all. saves one the effort of setting a 10second timer and trouble running from the cam to pose with the group etc.i got it for usd $16 and this remote is worth every cent of it. the pouch for it can be attached to your camera's neck strap, so you can easily get access to it and wont misplace the remote as its small.works with the D40, D50, D70 & D80
I got this camera to upgrade my point and shoot camera. I was mainly going to use it to take pictures of my models (architecture models) then realized I can use it for much more than that. Getting this device made me want to explore the world of photography. For the quality and how fast the shutter speed is, it's definitely worth the price. I would recommend this for people who are looking to start off in a DSLR camera and who is willing to upgrade their point and shoot camera. Note: READ THE MANUAL FIRST BEFORE USING! I love the quality of the photos and this camera. Great buy! Fits comfortably in hand and not too heavy. I would say...low medium to medium weight.
Make sure you understand what this product is before you purchase it. I bought them to make listening to music easier while I was working out, but I just ended up with more of a headache than anything. I thought the clips wold mean the buds would hold onto my ears, but they did the opposite. They fell down with every step I took, and I tried them both right-side up and upside down. The quality of the music was not that bad, but the design of this product makes no sense to me. And on the end where the headset jack goes, there are two adapters which fit a standard jack and a smaller jack. I thought that was a good addition, but the only problem is that they are connected together so you have this random wire hanging down, with no use to you. The switch between the music and phone does work. Overall there are a lot of different ideas that were put together in this one product, but they were not in a user-friendly or a convenient way. So understand what they are up front, since if you want to return them you have to pay for the shipping, which makes more sense to just throw them away or give them to some other person to attempt to find some use out of them.
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 waited a long time for this accessory kit after purchasing my S6. The leather case is constructed very well and provides good protection for the camera. The included screen cloth comes in handy given the ease of finger-printing the 3" LCD. The battery provides additional spare power and comes in very handy when away from the charging cradle on long day trips. Would recommend purchase of a MH-62 battery charger to complete the accessory collection. All things considered, a very good value.
I ordered two X83's with my two new Dell computers. The first X83 quite printing color in 9 months. Lexmark replaced but only gave a warranty for the remaining time left on the original warranty. The second X83 quit printing color after 10 months of home use. Lexmark replaced. The first replacement X83 quit printing color after 14 months of home use. Lexmark refused to admit they produced a defective product and will not replace the printer. I am out $150 and must now purchase another printer. I will never buy another Lexmark product.
These boots work just like you'd expect. On most ethernet cables, they slide right on. I've had a couple that are slightly larger diameter of the outer cabling, and then I use a bit of vaseline on a Q-tip to lubricate the inside of the boot, and then they slide right on. These definitely give any home-made cables the professional look, and saves having the clips get caught when you pull them thru a jumble of wires.
Just install OpenWRT on it (it's a breeze), and you'll have a very flexible router.
...but better than the wireless pos I had before. This mouse is almost perfect but I hate the individual clicks when scrolling.
I highly recommend this router. I am a senior citizen, and have very little patience for techno-tinkering, trying to get something to work as it says it will. I made one mistake when installing this device, but it didn't matter, and all machines (Mac, Vista, XP and Kindle) were connected within a half hour. Everything should be this easy!
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.
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.
If have the 40gb unit and work just fine, then I upgrade to the 100gb, even better, more space and flawless. Fast and reliable. Also a quite unit.
I'd like it. The quality is very impressive, interface is very good and communication (through USB) with PC is O.K., but could be better. There could be some problems with USB driver installation on Win2000, but true profis could fix it very fast. [On WinNT the software does not work].To compare this thing with classical photo camera, i would say, that the problems are only with fast moving objects on the night. All others things are much, much better.
... 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.
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?
This "WDEC-10 EVA Molded 10-Inch DVD Player Case (Black)" is perfect for protecting my Panasonic DMP-500" 10.1" portable Blu-ray player. This case is sturdy and has multiple compartments for holding the player itself and ALL accessories. My Blu-ray player is NOT of the clam shell type so the screen is not protected by the product design, and requires a case to protect the screen during storage. Everything fits as if this case were custom designed for my particular brand and model of Blu-Ray player.
I had this in purple and gave it to an office-mate who admired it. I actually like the clear version better. You shake it when you first plug it in so the sparkles distribute in the liquid. In an 8 hour day I may shake it twice (the sparkles settle a little but the heat from the light generally keeps them moving quite nicely).This is great for work because we aren't allowed to have burning candles and I enjoy the soothing quality of the flickering light - this lava lamp has that same effect.If you're in a very bright environment you may not get the full effect of this lamp - my windowless office and preference for not having the fluorescent lights on helps the lamp stand out.
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.
Very good on planes, isolates background noise very well. Overall sound quality good, but somewhat overly bassy, depending on the source of course. Comfort v.good if you like leather-type super-aural phones. They do slip a bit if you are moving though and they need to be seated just right for the best sound. The cord is very long.These are great if you are going to be sitting still and need high quality sound in a small package and have a lot of ambient noise around.
After a bit more than two weeks, it is easy to rate the camera and the two lenses a 5.0. The imaging software which comes with the camera is not a problem; it is a bad joke. It is slow, ponderous & difficult to use. The instructions ( if they may be called that ) are totsally lacking in common sense. Give the camera & lenses a 5.0. Give the software a 0. Rating = 4.0
Works well for the price. Makes the USB connections on the rear of PC available to be used to connect USB devices as needed. Has a LED light to notice that the hub is attached. Handy since there are many USB devices available that can exceed the standard number connections on a PC or laptop.
I love this little tool. It does a great job of stripping various cat5, cat5e, and cat6 cables with just minor adjustments to the cutting blade (replaceable). The crimper does a great job and I have had zero dudes with this tool. The price is amazing for the quality of the tool. If you are building cables every now and then you will not be disappointed.
I was delighted with my purchase of the 10-pack of TDK CD-RW's. Not only was the price excellent, but the quality of the product is great, delivering a crisp clear sound upon recording. Of course the jewel cases do a fine job of protecting the CD's when they are not in use so that they retain the inherent fine qualities they arived with. I have used other CD-RW's, and in my opinion these do a superior job as far as the quality of sound reproduction is concerned.
This printer is small, convenient, and easy to use. It prints beautiful photos. I have used it for a couple of years now and its still working great.
When I first put in an order for a set of $30 speakers, I was a little iffy. Yeah, they had a subwoofer and all the stuff one expects out of good speakers... But $30? Come on. That's what you pay for the crappy, useless sound systems. But I have been nothing but impressed with these. Sure, they're not as amazingly hi-tech as some of the stuff out there, but if you're looking for something really spectacular, you'd be looking in the $100-200 section. These have some really great sound for a fairly small, cheap set. I've had them for a few months now and not had a problem yet. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for some good sound without a hole in the pocket.
Great looks, great sound, the only bummer is that they put the on/off button on the bottom in the back of the unit in the most inacessable spot possible. You have to lift the main unit each time you want to shut it off. I can't believe something so beutifully designed has this major flaw. I guess they feel the unit can be left on 24/7...the instructions say to shut it of when not being used for extended periods. What's that mean...overnight? Other than the weird on/ off the sound and design of the unit is great.I guess that's what counts. Too bad it wasn't perfect...it could have been with the re-location of a simple button.
I got this camera in fall of 2006. I has been great. The lenses are sharp and very good for part of a bundle package. I have an OM4t and many OM manual lenses. With an adapter most of these work well on this camera. I wish the view finder were more friendly to manual focusing. The optional eyecup/magnifier helps some, maybe just enough.I got the adapter for studio flash and it's been a workhose in the studio. The battery lasts and lasts - for me that's a real feature. Having dual storage media is also a major plus though the CF cards are pretty huge these days compared to just a couple of years ago.The on-board flash is OK for snapshots but not impressive for other use. I was amazed how well the camera did in poor light. It had some trouble focusing but was much better than I expected.The one thing I wish it had is image stabilization. Now the E510 is coming out and answering that need. And a good thing to see.In keeping with olympus SLR tradition this camera is relatively compact, strong, and with well thought out controls. The standard 4/3 lens mount is a big point for me. I like an open mount and I'm happy to see Olympus go that direction.Olympus is doing amazing things with their professional line of digital lenses. Check it out and you'll be amazed at the optics.The software that comes with the camera is actually useful. Who would have thunk it! I got the upgrade to the full version of olympus master (about $30 as I recall) and it was worth it. Later I got Olypus Studio for batch processing capabilities and that is what I use most of the time for mass manipulations. Kudos to olympus for being the exception to the norm.I'm very happy with this outfit but may upgrade to the E510 for the image stabilization.
I bought the Belkin F5U514 Firewire 800 ExpressCard to work with a new MacBookPro. The card doesn't connect ANY drive, though a single drive gets enough power to spin up. Total waste of time and money. Stay away from this product. Belkin's customer service is almost more trouble that it's worth. No help there.Best,Erin QLos Angeles, CA
I thought it would have been just large enough to hold my new VX2100, but It superceded my expectation. I was soft, large enuff for some of my accessories. Worth every penny.
I tried to save $$ buying refilled inks from 123 Inkjets and Pacific Inks and it did very fine for a while, until they both started to slack big time in the quality of their ink tanks. They wouldn't click into the bays and therefore would be loose which in turn would prevent ink from going through the tubes. I finally had to break down and get Canon's own inks again, BUT at least here at Amazon the price was decent for one set (normally in the stores it would be $104).NEVER use the two aformentioned ink sites if you value your Canon printer. Because of them, mine almost went into the garbage...
Just bought these speakers for our bedroom flat screen TV. The sound is perfect for a small room. All the talk about the bass being too booming is way off. I found that the bass/treble was very easy to set any way you like. Did have a small hook-up glitch at first, but worked it out. I had bought a 3.5 to RCA cord at Radio Shack, as suggested by many. No sound. Called Altec Cust. Support and although they were nice and spent time troubleshooting, no sound. Then on a whim, I used the 3.5/3.5 cord that was supplied and hooked it into the TV headphone jack. SOUND! It is true that the wall mounts are unavailable. We are using set of 4' 5" tall candle holders to set the speakers on. Works perfectly and looks decorative. I highly recommend these speakers!
Sony Cybershot DSC-P50, DSC-P51, DSC-P71 Series Replacement AC Power Adapter You always come through Amazon. This adapter fits a camera I bought at a discount store. What a great price for the adapter that I needed for my camera. Thankyou Amazon for always having what I'm looking for at the best price.
This lens is ultra bright and fast! The images have a sharp focus and a creamy bokeh. I mounted this lens on my Olympus e1 and have never unmounted since. It is very heavy and expensive... but the resulting images should have you satisfied.
Excellent price and works perfectly with my Samsung Omnia. The adapter is an added bonus. I'm never buying this kind of stuff retail again - phone company shops and big electronics retailers will make you pay 2-3 times this price for the same item.
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 have an 8 year old Marantz reciever- and although this does not have the power of that reciever, for the money this ONKYO offers excellent sound and quality. It offers basic features for old audiophiles like myself, without breaking the bank. Very recommended.
For those who whine about the new Zune not being capable with playing Ipod Videos & Music need to do some better research. As is true of most generalized players, they intentionally format their videos and music files to be compatible with their own payers, duh, makes sense, why share with everyone, who would buy their songs and videos then?! However, there are plenty programs out there now that can and will flawlessly convert MV4 or other DRM video and mp3's to any compatible format for what ever player you own...including the Zune, and yes, it is all 100% legal if used for your own enjoyment, not to sell around. The best converter for this on the web, in my opinion, is TUNE Bite's Platinum converting program. It cost about $35 but you will ALWAYS be able to convert Itune M4V videos into WMV format to play on your ZUNE. I have done it, and you know what...it's WAY better looking than watching it on the Ipod, because the ZUNE has a bigger wide screen! This program works as well for formatting ANY protected MP3 format too. This program also works vise versa for converting WMV into M4V if you want to convert to watch on your Ipod...but please, don't knock a player by saying it "doesn't" play Ipod this or Ipod that, it does, you just need to know where to go and how to do it! I give the ZUNE 5 stars, regardless of what some people think, it's not as limited as perceived. In fact, once you get past the Video conversion thing, it has way more features than the Ipod, I know, cause I owned one...
This is my third Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter, After using it all the time the wire came apart for the plug that connects to the iPod dock (still useable but I replaced it). The second one after a year it would lose the signal and I would have to push the button to restart the iPod. I later found out this happened because The MP3's I recorded myself were to low and the signal to the radio was low. I re-recorded those songs and have had no problems since. So all in all my problems were of my own making. You just have to know the devices limitations... Good sound fidelity and in stereo. Pick any station from one end of the dial to the other. Well worth the money......
I bought this mainly to use it with Yahoo messenger, MSN messenger and skype. I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit. As, at least one of the reviewers must have already pointed out, you can make it work under vista. This is what I do to make my computer recognize it:1. Right-click on the sound/speaker icon in the notification area (bottom right corner of your screen, where the time is displayed) and select Recording Devices.2. If you have already connected your Logitech microphone to a USB port (and turned it on), it should be on the list of recording devices that come up your screen. Right-click on it, and select 'Set as Default' - and that's pretty much it. If you find that it is not recognized by any messenger services (though that's rare), you might have to rerun these steps and set the Logitech mic as default once again.If you right-click on the microphone, and select 'Properties', you'll find other options like microphone sound levels which you can play around with to get the voice input quality you desire.Other than that, I found the voice quality to be good over Yahoo messenger and Skype. I recommend this mic.
I have a very light weight camera, a Panasonic Lumix, but I wanted a rock solid tripod that wouldn't cost me more than the camera, for taking videos and stills, especially at lower shutter speeds. I have found it to be rock solid, very quick to setup and adjust and put away. It has some very nice features, like quick snap locks for the leg extensions, a solid base, a level bubble incorporated into the tripod, it locks quickly on all the axes, and has a removable plate that screws into the camera tripod screw socket so the camera can be attached to or removed from the tripod instantly. I am extremely pleased with this tripod. I couldn't be happier.
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.
Alright these are the first headphones I ever bought that cost more than 10 bucks and I love them! The subwoofers are orgasms to my ear. The only problem I have is I have an abnormally large head and I actually have to move them down a little bit to have them go over my ear. Honestly worth the money and I only bought mine for 35 bucks!
I use this card with Canon SD300 camera and have not had any problems described by other users. There is definitely a performance increase over regular cards because with this card i can record 640x480 movies without it ending prematurely due to slow write speed suffered by regular cards. I've used sandisk 256mb SD, kingston 512mb SD, kingmax 512mb MMC, and a-data 512mb MMC with the SD300. all of them can only record hi-res moive continuously for 40-60 seconds. With this highspeed kingston I can record continuously for 5 minutes, at which time the memory runs out.
I purchased Ojo's for my children, parents, and self for an early Christmas present and installed them in November. Overall, we have been extremely happy with the phones. Installation ranged from very easy to fairly easy on the four installations. My parents are older and I bought the Ojo in part because it appeared to be the easiest to use, and that has proven to be the case. The pictures are good, features are good, and the synchronization between voice and picture is excellent. Ojo personnel are also very helpful in installation and answering questions. The phones are a little expensive up front, but the quality and ease of use are worth the price. I recommend them highly.
Piece of cake!!! After my nightmare hookup with Road Runner, I was squeamish about how a router might open up another can of worms. I did a little homework, including reading the reviews here....and I couldn't recommend this little puppy more! I'm an apartment dweller and running on RR Lite (which is dynamite, BTW). The installation from the CD was so easy. I was up and running wireless in approx. 15 mins. The unit is small and basic, but that's all I need with my Gateway laptop. Sometimes more is not necessarily better.
Bought this unit brand new in early January. Worked fine, no problems. Now not even 3 months later it appears to be dead. Frozen up. Can not open the tray which I have 6 cd's in.I just cant believe a brand new cd player would last less than 3 months.UNBELIEVABLE.
I bought this for use in my Sony PSP and it works great with movies, photos and mp3s. The included adapter is useful if you have a MemoryStick card reader in your pc, and you don't have a usb cable for transfering data to the PSP.
I was very disapointed by the product; it doesn't list any size, so when it came, I was surprised to see it so small, even for a child
I have purchased at least three different devices to try to give myself an extra power boost for my iPhone when I travel (since I like to watch videos/movies or listen to music on the plane but still want to be able to make a phone call when I arrive). None have worked very well until this device. It is awesome and works not only with my iPhone, but also with iPod and with my laptop computer. It has been a real time-saver for me and I only wish I had found it first. Easy to charge, small enough to carry conveniently - carry even in a purse.
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.
I bought this backpack laptop case for my son, who begins college in the fall. First of all, amazon's shipping is once again nothing short of incredible. I ordered this yesterday morning, and it came this morning. It was shipped via the free shipping offer. Way to go, Amazon.As to the bacpack, it is a really nice product. Targus is known for not making junk... and this is no exception. It is made very sturdy, has logical storage compartments, and the zippers/pulls are quality (should last a long time). This will be a nice tool for him to carry his MacBook Pro to and fro with.If you are looking for a good laptop backpack, this one delivers! Now hopefully he will do well in his frosh year of college. 2 graduated, to in college and 1 in hs... life is movin' along!
If you'd like to read more about Carl Sagan or NASA administrator Dan Goldin, or UFO outfits like the Unarius Academy of Science or the Raelians, then this may be your book.If you want to learn something about alien abductions, then I suggest works by John Mack, David Jacobs or Budd Hopkins. Despite the title, this book does not take an intensive look at this phenomenon.If you want to learn about the serious side of UFO research, then I suggest Leslie Kean's recent NY Times best-seller, UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials Go On the Record. This consists of reports exclusively by military men, pilots, government officials, etc. with commentary by Leslie Kean. The book is probably the only UFO book recommended by theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. Kean stays away from the kinds of sources Joel Achenbach chooses to focus on in his book - which is like a TV anchor's wink writ large, rather than a serious look at the subject.Achenbach appears to have read a good deal about UFO's, but there is no bibliography and scarcely a mention of serious UFO research or the many credible reports and sightings. Hence we don't know if he has never come across such research or reports (unlikely) or doesn't want to list such works and then have people ask - well, why didn't you discuss them? Has he really never heard of, say, the Twining memorandum? That document by itself, makes the denials by Sagan, Stephen J. ("no data") Gould and others seem totally inappropriate. No data indeed. There is a wealth of credible data, if one chooses to examine it. COMETA, documents released by government/military agencies in France, Brazil, Belgium, UK, Australia and other countries. Not to mention the many US military and government documents - see the Black Vault FOIA files.
I opened the package and charged the batteries for a full 24 hours after installation. I then used the headphones to listen to the television and there was background noise. The sound was also significantly greater in the right earpiece. The next day I played with the tuning switch and the television sound controls and the background noise dissapeared and the volume equalized between each earpiece. I changed so many things I don't know which made the difference.In other reviews there were comments concerning the location of the volume switch and the tuning controls. I found this not to be a problem.I would definately buy them again.TOTALLY SATISFIED
I have needed a PDA for some time now. I have a lot of meetings and away from my office. I found it difficult to take my bulky printed calendar everywhere. Now I have it in a very compact package. I can schedule meetings and not worry about having to write it down when I get back to the office.I looked at the Palm PDA's, but felt they were too limited for what I wanted. The Aero gives me more flexibility and memory. I like being able to use Word. It is really nice to be able to take documents with me and work on them away from the office. I looked at the Compaq Ipaq. That would be nice if I could justify the expense. The Aero's price is hard to beat. I like it that you can add memory via the compact flash slot without having to buy an expansion pack. The color screen would be nice, but the grey scale screen is fine. It is easy to set up and use. I had no problems getting it up and running in minutes. My only complaint is that the case doesn't seem to offer much protection. Overall a great product
These labels are perfect for addresses of 4 to 6 lines. The stick securely and do not smudge.
The Yepp itself is terrific -- a really cool toy for big boys. Good sound, pretty easy computer interface, etc. But BEWARE -- maybe I'm just computer illiterate, but the Yepp comes with an MP3 software package that will allow you to transfer up to 50 tracks to your Yepp from CD's, and then it locks itself. You have to go online and buy an upgrade that will unlock it and let you download more tracks. It's a modest amount of money -- $20 for unlimited downloading capability -- but the idea is annoying. Why not just include the software and raise the price a bit? And why is this not made clear in the marketing or packaging of the Yepp? I think it makes Samsung look cheap and sneaky -- which you don't expect from people who can make such cool stuff.
On the copy I received, the hinges for the left barrel were so loose it could barely hold its postion; the hinges for the right barrel were stiffer and how they should be, but forming the binoculars to fit my eyes only moved the loose, left barrel. Pretty bad.Worse though was the fact that, if you wear eyeglasses (as I do) you will only be able to see a small portion of the image with these. The eye relief is just too small. Unfortunately I believed Nikon's verbiage on another site that read: "Turn and slide rubber eyecups, complemented by 10mm eye relief, allow these binoculars to be used as comfortably by eyeglass wearers as those with uncorrected vision."Big fat lie.So, I visited a store to try other binocs in person and found that for a little more money and a little more weight, the Nikon ProStaff 8x25 (which you can get for $90) are A) well-constructed, B) perfect for use with my eyeglasses, and C) have a sharper image. They're also compact and waterproof. Worth the extra dough, believe me.
I purchased 2 of these batteries as backups to the included Canon battery for the 40D. After testing, I am using this as my main battery and the Canon as a backup. Excellent value.Terry
These headphones failed to pick up audio from the television. I have contacted Sennheiser who sent me a UPS return label. I have returned the headphones to them for a replacement which I have not yet received.
I had good experience with J&R.; My Ram only worked one day so I called J&R; for return.They sent me UPS return labeling by email. After procsseing return, they sent me another one that works now in my Dell inspiron 700m. I plan to buy another ram when price go down.
They are good for the price. Much better than the standard ipod headphones (which isn't much). If you don't have the acquired taste of high quality headphones.... ignorance is bliss.As a normal guy-They have great bass and everything sounds great.- Very comfortableAs someone with an acquired taste comparing them to head-direct RE2's- they are very muddy. It's 5 bucks. What do u expect?- It has more bass than the RE2's but it doesn't sound as articulate.THIS IS SSSSSUUUUUPPPPEEEEEEEERRRR IMPORTANT!!!!I can't believe not many people said this!!!THE WIRES HAVE LEAD!!That means.... do not lick these, put them in your mouth, or eat directly after touching them.You will not get lead poisoning from touching lead but you must wash your hands before you eat. Also, make sure you don't have small children around. Don't rub your eyes.They are my back up phones for when I go work out or something. They were actually a back up to my back ups. These are gonna get used now because I lost my original back ups.4 stars because of the lead.
Had these for a couple years and then the left earphone came apart. Mailed it in to koss and they sent a brand new replacement. Great customer service.
These headphones were a disappointment. First of all the headphone use &quot;passive&quot; noise reduction. I should have studied this more carefully but Koss is clearly trying to blur the line here between these headphones and true noise cancellation headphones.Second, what is with the inflexible metal band?! This may be good is you are driving a race car but unless you have loads of room in your carry-on (who does?) then it makes it quite akward to travel with these on airplane flight.
All the support guys are trained to be nice, but they are not trained on the technology and are useless. After 3 weeks of waiting, calling, waiting, escalating, waiting, escalating, waiting, referred to engineering, waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting. The product does not actually work with ISDN as advertised and no one at Netgear support has ever heard of ISDN.The device is really intended for a basic uncomplicated setup with Cable modem as the primary line and a regular modem as a dial backup or dial-in access method. For that, it seems OK.But for me, I'm packing it up and returning it because it doesn't actually work. Big disappointment. Lots of frustration.
Easy installation. I disconnected the battery intead of pulling a certain fuse. I purchased as a replacement for a lost remote transmitter.
I just purchased this unit 2 weeks ago and have been trying it out all over the place. I even took it down to Orlando this past week during my vaction and used it on the plane to track our flight position (since GPS is a receiver only, it won't interfere with the cockpit instruments and radio). Anyway, one thing I've noticed about these units is the high incidents of defects. The first unit I received had a bad compass that spung out of control. The second unit I received had a joystick that is not centered so that i would accidently select and click at the same time. Although this second problem is not as cronic. However, you would think that they have better quality control for something that costs $350. Well, i'm going to return this second unit and hope that the third will be the charm.Also, this unit does take some time for it to lock on to satellites. If you are under almost anything thicker than a pane of glass forget about it. I haven't used it extensively under foliage but so far it's a no go. I'm giving it 5 stars because it's just the coolest toy (it's a tracking computer in the palm of your hand!), but it's only 4 stars if you count the before mentioned problems.
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
Set up was easy. The sound is fantastic. I believe that the manufacturer is a little conservative on the amount of distance that one can move from the audio source before distortion sets in. This piece of equipment is high quality and well worth the price.
I bought the Rio Cali 256 MB Sport MP3 Player for running. It doesn't skip and is extremely light. The arm band is great - keeps it place nicely.The headphones are good, though they do not provide much in the way of adjustment and fit loosely on my ears. The headphones occasionally pop out of place in my ear, but have never fallen off (a minor annoyance that I attribute to using while running, but a tighter grip on the ear wrap would probably prevent it.)The player is easy to use (intuitive interface) and the display is very informative. I have not been able to get decent FM reception, but the FM tuner was a bonus for me, so I don't really care that it doesn't work. Other reviews correlate FM reception to the quality of the headphones. If you care about the FM reception, you may want to read the other reviews.Battery life is fantastic compared to CD players (it only takes one AAA).Compared to portable CD players, MP3 players, especially this variety (large storage volume, light, long lasting and easy to use) are terrific.
Nice Mobo, gives high performance with ok price. No complains. I recommend to use a good P/S (thermaltake or something) to avoid problems.
As advertised, functional, and it works. I liked the pre-molded cable ends, went right into my motherboard like they were meant to.
This antenna receives UHF HDTV signals as advertised, and is the same as the Gemini "Silver Sensor" antennas sold under the Zenith brand (ZHDTV1).The only qualm is that this antenna is rather hard to find these days. I bought a $20 VHF/UHF antenna from Radio Shack that receives signals slightly better, is slightly cheaper, and can be returned to the store if it doesn't work in your area. The only downside to the Radio Shack antenna is that it isn't as aesthetically pleasing (it has rabbit ears for helping to receive signal).
The price is right for a mid-sized camera back-pack, lots of padding and compartments. The only thing I don't like is the zipper keeps opening up, I use a small carabiner to keep it shut. Otherwise no complaints, great bag.
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.
Up and running in a flash. No problems. Everything is very user friendly and it's very easy to adjust the settings. I would highly recommend.
This radio will not stay on frequency once a station is tuned in. It drifts away sometimes right away, sometimes after a minute or two. When searching up or down using the tuning knob at some points (random) the led frequency readout starts spuriously jumping around and ends up at a completely different frequency. This makes this radio completely useless to me. I have read other reviews since purchasing this Grundig radio and the reviewers report the same problem. This problem is no reflection on Amazon, it is a shortcoming of this particular Grundig model. I do NOT recommend it to anyone.
Works fine. Sale price was very good. Didn't care that it was white.
Product arrived quickly, even though I used cheap shipping. There is a learning curve, but I am enjoying the tablet and believe it is everything I expected.
I bought 5 pairs of these for my new construction home... they were easy to install "if you can run wires in your walls or have the wires pre installed" they sound great on my 8.1 set-up at home... not to bad at all!!!
The pen scanner works fine in contrainted environment. The constraints are:* the room must be not too dark and not too bright.* The scan speed must be reasonable, took a while to get used to it.* Be patient: the data saving speed of the scanner is way too long. Sometimes I feel it must have been faster if I typed the words in.* The angle of the scanner, it took me a little while to get used to it.* When you scan text directly to the computer, make sure you focus the window of where you want the text to be, otherwise it will end up in some place else.In other words, don't expect too much and you'll be happy with it.
It took a while and some research before I purchased this. I am so pleased with it's performance and features. I've gotten so attached that I've actually given her a name. Emmi is amazing! She's gotten me to everywhere and anywhere without any glitches. I even set her to avoid highways and go the shortest route and she is right on top of it. Sometimes she has me making 7 turns in only one mile, but she is so efficient. She really get's you where you need to go. I have no idea how I made it without her. The problem is though that now I don't pay any attention to where I am or how I got there because Emmi is my guide. She could use a little more data and you only get one code for upgrading, but she can manage if you go an extra inch. For instance, where I've moved is brand new and it's not in her system. So I took the address right across the street and I use that for "Home". Haven't really even needed to upgrade because she's really good. Seriously, I would highly recommend this unit. There are so many out there and the newer ones are way up in price. This is simple and easy and very well priced. It is so user friendly that my friend's 76 year old granddad uses it with ease.
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.
Tried out a pair for almost a month and purchased a great HK 120 watt receiver to power them. I RETURNED THEM TODAY.I only listened to music from my iPod and some of it sounded really fantastic (vocal driven pop like Adele, Ben Folds; classical; choral). Unfortunately some of it sounded muffled and just plain bad (guitar driven rock like Muse, Foo Fighters seemed to be the worst). I have a great room for these reflecting speakers (hard, flat, concrete walls and ceiling) so when they worked well they REALLY worked well: room filling sound for sure. But the bigger, highly produced rock and pop stuff was terribly disappointing, no matter how much I fussed with the angle of the speakers, distance from the back wall, treble/bass settings, etc. The vocals faded to the background and most of the other instruments blended into a indistinct blob.WORST OF ALL, I had to adjust treble, bass and volume source levels for seemingly EVERY SONG across all genres. These speakers come with an active equalizer but I can't imagine that it was doing much equalizing based on my experience. My iPod had to be set to Treble Booster (which kills the bass) and even then, it could get distortion on any song with strong mid and lower bass (and I'm not talking about speaker-busting Hip Hop or Rap; think Radiohead's "Reckoner").For $1,300 these seem far too temperamental and inconsistent despite the great sound for songs in its sweet spot.
I purchased this product because I wanted an easy way to take my files with me. It does exactly what I expected it to do. I can transfer my work files and take them home with me. I don't have to spend long nights at the office or risk getting behind on my work. It's wonderful!
When this player actually PLAYED DVD's, and CD's it did a nice job. However, the playing part was where this player had most of its difficulties. Often, i would put in a homemade CDR, and it would start playing in the middle of the track. I would have to take out the disc, turn off the player, and reinsert the disc until it decided to play the tracks from the beginning. It must be the CD's i thought. So i played the discs that were having trouble on my Toshiba SD 2700, and suprise ,suprise, no such problems. DVD's were not much better. The discs would often skip annoyingly, and once again i would have to remove the disc, turn off the player, and reinsert the disc. I dont know if i just got a dud player, but i'll tell you one thing: i will no longer by no-name company's product for the sake of saving a few dollars. I will be sticking to the Toshibas, Pioneers, Sony's and Panasonics.
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 was in need of an external storage device to store backups on. I had a 160GB IDE drive from an old PC, but no way to get it to talk to my G5 (no IDE controller in my G5). I then started hunting for USB or Firewire enclosures, I wasn't too concerned with performance so the cheaper the better. This unit fit all my requirements, cheap, usb2 or firewire and advertised as Mac compatible. The instructions for opening the enclosure were not in the best English, but the pictures were clear and it was not hard at all. Be sure to have a thin, small Philips screw driver handy, the opening to the external screws are narrow. Installing the drive was easy, all screws needed were included. After connecting and screwing the drive down I plugged the disk in, formatted it and was on my way. The overall time it took to get the disk accessible was less than 1/2 an hour. The enclosure is fan less, so the only noise you hear is the sound of the disk drive. In my case the sound is hardly noticeable. My overall experience has been very pleasant and I would easily recommend this to someone looking for cheap external storage.
Just a note for folks that may be wondering, like I was, what the difference is between the B and C models. I called Midland and the B stands for Box and the C stands for Clamshell, as in the plastic packaging that most folks hate to open.
The reception is clear and unwavering in the basement bathroom where it replaced the old (analog) RadioShack version that lost the station depending on who was walking around upstairs. The wall mount is great, as I can take it off the wall if I want to listen to it outside. That was the first reason I bought it... the clarity of reception is the bonus. Haven't found any way to adjust the tenor of the sound, as I just put it up on the wall, and let it play. Really glad I found this one.... it's not HD, if that is what you are expecting. Should have found this a long time ago... I like it.
Good selection, accurate descriptions and reasonable prices. Well packaged and timely shipped. I will continue to buy from this vendor and reccomend them.
After considering a number of networking options, I decided to try powerline to connect the network in our basement to the network on our second floor. I read the reviews on Amazon as well as on .........com and ........... There was not much information in the newsgroups which I felt was a little worrisome. Our house is about 3 years old, so the wiring should be sound. Thus far, my experience has been that I get full connection between some outlets, and none between others. There is no obvious reason for this - some plugs next to each other don't work, while others across the house do. Some rooms have lots of things plugged in while others have none. Needless to add, the two outlets I wanted to connect were two of the ones that don't work. Oh well...
I love this Band for my Zune. It is very comfortable on my arm and allows me to work out without my Zune falling out of my pocket. The price was great.
This is a sweet little item. I have used it to replace about 7 cubic feet of other, inferior equipment. The old stereo, radio and boombox will go into the yard sale. All my cds have been copied onto my iMac and iPod. ( These 3 items were purchased from Amazon, where I have always gotten very good service and price) Never again will a cd 'jewel box' burst open all over the floor after a life-and-death tussle. Now all my music, plus whatever radio show I am listening to, follow me wherever I go. I just pick the iPal up by its head, unplug it and travel on.The sound is very, very good, whether I am playing from the iPod or the radio.. I know it is better than my old equipment. But there can be a little buzz. I would have given 4 1/2 stars if i could have. Don't forget to adjust your settings on your iPod to small speakers or spoken word. Also try turning the volume down. But the first time I listened to it, I was blown away. I can understand lyrics which were a mystery before. I can finally tell that the voices of the radio announcers are superior to most of us folks. And listening to a good singer well recorded-Ella, Nana Mouskouri, Billie Holiday, Sinatra, kd lang-wow! I can hear instrumentation I didn't know existed.I have not timed the battery, but it seems to last and last. I tote it from the kitchen to the studio, outdoors to chop wood(me, not the iPal. It can't do everything) and finally upstairs to bed where I fall asleep listening to a book or playlist.Because it is so small and good looking, it has improved my housekeeping (no huge equipment to clean) and I have more room to spread things out on shelves that formerly held the other stuff. When I want to disco, I use the iMac remote speakers. The iPal can get pretty loud if you want it, but it is best at a moderate volume. Most things are. Don't kill your hearing.
My avery lable printer went bad on me so I decided to buy this one. I am happy with it so far. I has not given me the problems I had with the Avery so far (which worked when it felt like it). I only use this for personal use so it is not being used as much as someone running a bussiness might...but anyway I like it so far.As of Jan 08 still working great. Finallly tossed the Avery junk that wasn't worth a dime
This is such a great, afforable underwater casing. I'm so happy Canon makes this as well. This is well designed, well-made and very waterproof. It's easy to use (just pop your camera in, sea it up and go!) Without the weight, this will allow your camera to float around in the water and with it, you're able to position your camera at the bottom of the pool/lake/river/ocean, set the timer and take self-portraits of you and your friends swimming around. I also appreciate the clear plastic design and the bright, colorful buttons (which i can see easitly underwater). The extra battery is also good to have. Canons lithium batteries seem to last forever but it's nice to have a back-up just in case.
After 5 years of serving me faithfully my monitor just started to disintegrate. I can't find a replacement locally so this was an excellent price and purchase, very happy that my Garmin is back online.
I really like the way these cases all have black backs. In the past, I've ordered cases not paying attention to the color. I end up with half the cases black and the others are a rainbow assortment. I'm occaisionally asked to make 2-3 copies of CDs for local musicians to send to radio stations, Nashville, etc.. Maybe I'm weird, but I don't feel right putting men's cds in pink and purple cases.
I normally don't get involved in these issues but I read some of the negative review points by some of the disappointed consumers about the Canon 830 and feel obligated to share the following. A year or so ago I did my homework and settled on a Canon MP730 as my all in one machine for my home office. It used the same ink tanks as my Canon 400 printer so I saw this as a real bonus as I had been refilling these ink tanks with ink supplies from Sam's club for a couple of years. Within a few months of using the refilled tanks in my MP730 I noticed severe degradation of the quality of color print material. Having another high quality photo printer available to me I was not very worried about this and just kept using the printer and ignoring the poor quality of the occasional color print I ran through it until a week ago when the printer started to work erratically or not at all. I took it to a very highly reputable repair center where the old guy who runs the place knows more about electronic printing then any other 10 people I have ever met. I get to go in the back when he works on my stuff and watch and ask questions as he repairs it. He showed me where the color ink jets in the print head had become completely clogged from low quality ink. He explained that in the new higher resolution photo quality printers the orifices for the ink jets had become so fine to get the detail they can render that the use of anything but the highest quality ink was nothing but a recipie for inevitable failure of these machines. In my case not only did the print head need replacing, for about $[...], but so did the contol board right next to it. This had been caused by the clogged print heads which had visibaly overheated and not only cooked themselves but the adjacent contol board as well. The new control board was $[...].Doing the math I have decided that I am NOT going to have it repaired, that I am going to replace it with a Canon MP830 and that I am NOT going to use off brand inks from now on.I too once thought all the warnings about off brand ink was just a bunch of B... S... made up by the evil big corporate dudes and dudets but I have changed my mind. If they were really evil they would be encouraging us to use off brand inks so they could make a fortune selling us new machines or repairs when we had finished trashing our machines by using crappy ink.Dave Bowyer
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 just purchased a DSLR and needed a large capacity SD card for it. Because this featured a built in USB, it provided great flexibility. I don't need to worry about having a card reader around when importing the images to my notebook. A recommended buy since it has a fast read speed, which really helps during the file transfers.
I used this pod on the back of a rough stone bench at a state landmark. It worked very well. I was able to tilt the camera and change its point of view easily. When I took the POD off of the bench,it left a good amount of its orang goo on the sotne. I spent a large amount of time trying to peel the mess from the stone. NO luck. I left with the bench marred and looking as tough someone intentionally vandelized it with orange wax. This pod won;t last long if it leaves itself everyplace it is used. I wish I had seen the Gorilla Pod before buying this. Not a good deal at all.
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....
This Canon does everything well, and is easy to use, but it does it all slowly and with a lot of manual input.You don't really need to open the manual. Color printing is excellent except photos, which are good. The document feeder works well and does not jam easily. Resolution is very good.The first problem is that the unit is slow. It takes about 20 seconds to start printing the first page and the same to scan or copy. The unit does not have memory so when you push print, you can't do anything else with the computer until it prints. If you are printing 10 pages, the computer is unusable for over a minute. The second problem is that you have to manually select the paper input path. There is no sensor in the secondary paper tray so if you put an envelope in and hit print and the unit is set to print from the main paper tray, it will print on a plain paper and not the envelope. If you put a document in to the automatic document feeder and have it set to scan from the flatbed, the ADC won't scan. You always have to think about which paper path the unit is set on. The last small problem is the fax. It works fine but you can't manually set the machine to ring 4 times or 6 times or whatever. It will answer on the second ring only, so you don't have time to get to the phone. For this reason, we just have the fax line unplugged unless we are waiting for a fax.
Other than the kit lens that came with my cameras, this is the first lens I was able to purchase. At $140.00, there is not an equal in its price range.My work is in video, so my review is based on results in the field. When you have to get a little closer and you have enough light (works great indoors as well, do not be fooled), this is the lens I will go to until I can drop $1200.00 on the one the beats it.There are some photos in the review section, mine are the frame grabs from the video. This was done straight from the camera. Rodeo footage was shot at 60p outdoors at sunset, politics were done at 30p indoors.* The political event was great, had a nice backdrop. I was in as a video journalists covering the candidates. I was about 110-120 feet from the stage. Within 24 hours my cell phone was ringing once this footage became availible.I always use a tripod with it, have no trouble with action shots, live events, etc.
Rated one star for the lack of value.You can buy the same Canon brand case for under $14 and a higher capacity, IMHO better, albeit non name brand, 1200mAh battery for under $10 from Amazon. The neck strap is not worth the difference.
Excellent product, it looks sharp at night time, easy to install it works ok with an alarm output(-).Abdiel.
These amps are small enough to hide anywhere and produce clean and loud sound. The ability to daisy chain them together saves power outlets. The lack of a remote means you have to find them and turn them on any time you want to use them. They have an auto on feature but I've never been able to make it work to my satisfaction.
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.
Offering a stylish, somewhat retro-looking clone of Panasonic's DMC-FX01, Leica has introduced the C-LUX 1 as part of a new line of compact Leica digital cameras, following in the wake of its popular D-Lux series. Optically it has a superb LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH zoom lens with a wide focal length range of 28 to 102 mm (35mm format equivalent), with the same image format ratios present in the Leica D-Lux 2. It also comes with an excellent optical image stabilizer that will greatly minimize camera shake working under low light conditions or when panning a fast-moving subject. But is it really worth the added expense of the Leica marque brand name, in lieu of its less expensive Panasonic sibling? I'm not going to answer that directly, but only to suggest strongly that you compare the features of both digital cameras before making your purchase. However, if you are someone who insists on owning a Leica camera, then without hesitation, you will be quite interested in purchasing this latest optical jewel from Leica and Panasonic.
All I can say is that it works good and does what its supposed to do.Handy item to have for night shots with the camera on a tri pod.
This probably is the best kept secret in the world of affordable MP3 CD players. Iriver is known for making premium players and this one is both PREMIUM and AFFORDABLE. The sound quality is MUCH better then the competetion and I love the large LCD display. The battery life is also amazing so the cost of ownership is really low. It has car adapter too and it comes in very handy on long road trips, my car does not have an MP3 CD Player and this is a great way to listen to your music collection on the road. Very happy would recommend it without any reservations whatsoever.
Bought some of these as I needed a serial interface into some equipment and the computers my work was building no longer had these available. Install the driver, plug in the cable, and go. Only caveat was remembering which serial port it was using.Cable did what I needed it to do and I really can't complain.
This is the best frame I've seen. Picture quality is excellent.You can put in a memory card loaded with pictures and use it as a viewer.Or you can set it to random and watch a slideshow of your pictures.Battery powered or AC power. Only thing misleading is the amount of internal storage.It only holds maybe 20 pictures. You need external memory (Compact Flash) if you want to put on say 500 or more pictures.
This little battery pack used to be great and did exactly as it described, works excellently on long journeys. Now, here's the RUB, I have a fifth gen 30gb IPOD and I updated it when prompted on iTunes a few weeks ago now when I plug my Maxell battery pack in it says it is now not supported and will not work anymore. I am less than impressed with Apple and their dumb update, I want to find a way where I can revert back to the original version I had. If you have one of these and intend to update your iPod on ITunes you have been warned.
I was upgrading to these headphones from a previous SkullCandy headphone that had broke, the SkullCandy Titans. I didn't put the Titan's in the supplied carrying case(like a stupid) and eventually the wire gave out, which was my fault. I had purchased them for $30 dollars, and saw these on here for only $36, a huge steal. I simply had to buy these headphones, and boy, was I pleased. These headphones are absolutely amazing! They are ridiculously comfortable, the sound quality is nice, they look stylish, and the bass amplified subwoofer, OH MY GOD!!! It is freaking sick! I am a 16 year old musician, and I love all kinds of music, and these compliment the music NICELY! I generally listen to forms of rock, such as Metal, screamo, classic rock, alternative, etc. but I decided to try a good bass song out on these. I played Lollipop by Lil' Wayne, and it simply blew me away. I am telling you, it sounds GREAT! The only bad thing about these headphones is probably the carrying case. I like the fact that it came with one, but it seems almost too small to fit the headphones in, and the construction of the headphones themselves feel flimsy, but they aren't at all. Overall though, and excellent product. I strongly recommend these headphones.
worked well, packages came quickly and I loved the service , it is really good product not bad at all, I would recommend it to anyone
This is a replacement power supply for a compaq/HP computer that is about 3 1/2 years old. It replaces a bestec 250-12z which was fairly quiet. The Echostar is LOUD. It works fine, so far, but if you have to be in close proximity to the computer dont buy this unit.
Wow! This is a great product. Granted I just opened it yesterday but have already uploaded 439 songs and they all play beautifully. I love this gadget! It's small enough to fit in my coin pocket on my jeans (the little one in the top portion of a 5 pocket pair) and rests perfectly in the palm of my hand. iTunes was nice and easy to use as well. I'm very pleased with what Apple's come up with, at least so far. I bought it to (a get rid of the hassel of all of my CDs, cases, players, headphones, and batteries....oh the money that I've spent on batteries! and (b to help introduce myself to other realms of music without having to buy CD-R and burn songs. It may sound silly, but I think it will be a lot easier to experience other types and I'm really excited about expanding my musical world. So exciting!!!
There really is nothing to say my seller sent it to me as fast as possibel and i received the product within 7 days of placement of my order and that was on snail mail shipping ! It came packaged brand new and i have not had any problems since. The pirce was perfect fr me it was 45 dollars and with shipping and handling it comes up to 51.05 or something like that . Believe me I would not purchase this 4 gig memory stick for 70 or even 99 dollars as seen in retail stores such as radioshack . I purchased it for my psp and other son products. I any a computer junky and like to test all my products especially portable memory . So i ran cycles of writing and deletion of material about 30 times and nothing happened. The speeds are great i can write 4 gigs in about a minute and a half. But when i my card is in my psp and i transfer data it takes around two minutes and thirty secounds. Deletion of material is about 25 secounds . All in all a great product ad it comes standard with a 1 year manufacturers warranty (i don't expect anything to happen 6 years from now). This is a great product i recommend it to anybody.
It's the right adapter but did not include right plug to connect to machine. You have to buy that seperately. Ended up going to Batteries Plus (Radio Shack didn't have the right thing)as adapters now have universal adapter cords and you need a kit with different sizes of connectors. I don't know if I missed that in the fine print but was disappointed that I had to buy something else to get my adapter to work. Just be aware and know what you need to order so everything works.
The bci-6 series from Rhinotek which is compatable for the canon bci-6 cartridges worked in my printer better than the canon bci-6 that I was previously using. the quality was good without any changes by my part, after tweaking the printing properties for my printer and changing the way that the color printed, it became a fantastic cartridge set.
I bought this for my oldest daughter about 6 years ago, and I loved it so much I bought it for my youngest daughter recently. We use it in each of their rooms every night when we put them to sleep. We play the same lullabies CD every night. It has held up to many years of use without a problem. I highly recommend it.
I wish it had more memory built in. Could not load maps with a mac...needed a pc....not cool
This works well and is nice to be able to have it where I can see the GPS. Good price and sent quickly.
What do they say about fools and money?HDMI uses TMDS which is a digital transmission system with built-in error correction. TMDS has been designed to work over cheap cabling and a $10 HDMI cable will meet the specification. If you spend 9 times more on this cable than another one then you have just wasted $80. That's all there is to it.You don't need expensive shielding or gold plated connectors for a cable. The picture or the sound are not richer or more vibrant with a $90 cable over a $10. In fact the signal is identical. Let me repeat - HDMI (& DVI-D) devices talk digitally with error correction. This cable and ones like it are for suckers only.
Easy setup and trouble free after 1 month of use. One small negative, during setup make sure you don't skip the secure password screen when it asks you to setup secure password or do it later, if you skip you must call customer service tech support and they will help with the process, so don't skip or you'll be calling customer service support. This will saveyou time.
My Expedition 4 and I lug a D-SLR, 2 lenses, flash unit, tripod, and an extra battery through the back woods of Vermont. There is room for more in the pack, but not on my back. The chest and waist straps balance the weight very nicely. Even in the snow and the fog, my equipment has remained dry due to the covered zippers. I am very pleased with my backpack, and all the hiking is keeping the heart pumping and weight down. DrKAA
The cables may be cheap, but they work perfectly. I have found that the HD picture that these cables transmit from my Apple TV to be first rate. I am at a loss why anyone would ever spend more $$$ on more expensive cable.Works great and with no problems. 5 Stars
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.
Received the product as advertised in a timely manner. Is more substantial than cheap plastic crimpers. Not professional grade, but more than adequate for casual, home, or hobby use. Only downside is it doesn't seem to strip quite enough sheathing to allow for a good tight fit of the stripped wire into the RJ housing. Not difficult to strip a bit extra, but a star deduction for the extra effort. Overall a good tool and good value.
I installed the RAM and my notebook was transformed from a machine I had to wait minutes for to a machine that was many times faster. Easy to install.
I bought this to upgrade from a 1 gig and was the best money I've spent
I bought this camera in 2004, and it worked very well. I would agree with most of the other good reviews. However, all of a sudden the lense would not shut down and I kept getting an E18 error on screen. Apparently this is common on these types of Canon camera's (ie. the lense getting stuck), and will cost approx $150 - $250 to repair, which is more than the original cost of the camera. I did not drop it or mishandle it in any way, so it looks like a defect in the camera.
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.
My wife and I went back and forth as to which camera we were going to go with. I initially prefered the Canon Mini DV for about the same price as it was smaller and seemed more functional at the time. Besides, my in-laws purchased the 340 several weeks back and I was trying to be independent!But what truly sold us on the 340 was the 700X Digital Zoom. As we are expecting our first child, we knew that it would be important to be able to zoom in at long distances (little league, soccer, etc...)I was surprised to find as many features as I have (such as the digital fade effects, night vision, night color vision, stop motion animation and time lapse capability).The software is klunky and seems to offer limited functionality. I am still trying to figure out how to transfer from Digital Tape to the computer - so far it seems as if you can only transfer from the memory stick.Overall, I am very pleased as the picture quality is superb and it is compact and easy to take along. Seems to be a very good investment.
This is a very handy device and it works very nicely with my Canon XTi,I really like the ability to use AA batteries in it.I highly recomend it!
One of the best products I have ever purchased. The sound of this unit is incredible. It's design is sleek and the array of colors fits any decor. It is easy to use. I would recommend this radio to everyone and anyone. You will not go wrong. Makes an excellent gift for you or anyone else.
He adquirido este flash para completar mi c&aacute;mara Evolt E-500 y considero que es la combinaci&oacute;n perfecta. Se requieren de conocimientos adicionales de iluminaci&oacute;n y fotograf&iacute;a para obtener las mayores prestaciones que ofrecen ambos equipos. Altamente recomendado!
Good price and really great quality on this inkjet cartridge. I have had no problems with it since I installed it.
One major problem with this camera is its focusing system. Autofocus is not reliable in a low light (what camera thinks to be a low light -- and this is not what you expect). On the other hand manual focus is comletely inefficient.
Sure they're not my Ultrasone HFI-2200s or Proline 2500s, but those weigh 300g vs 89g and aren't appropriate for office wear.People come to my office too much, so I needed something I could pull off easier, wasn't so large, & was more comfy on the top of my head and ears...These sound good enough (sorry, the 2200s and 2500s turned me into a snob) for the MP3s and podcasts I play @ work.I'm sure the ear piece foam will eventually wear out due to direct ear friction, so we'll see how that lasts. But for now, they're really plush and comfy.Overall, I think they're well worth the money spent.UPDATEHad them near a year now, and ear pieces are still not looking worn, so I have very high hopes. Just wish there was a way to detach them to clean off the skin flakes that seem to be embedded in fiber.UPDATEIt's now 11/28/2012. Still using my original pair at work and they still look and sound great.
this is a truly surperb product, it now only holds 6 cd's but plays flawlessly, i make my cd's with a plextor cd burner(plextor is the best for coping anything, the burn is deep and never have i had one not play in any cd player), the controls are easy to use and setup is a breeze, i have it connected to an onkyo 8522 receiver with bose speakers, the sound is tremendous. i would recommend this highly to anyone interested in a quality player that works perfectly
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
The palm m100 is an awesome handheld. It is the most customizable palm pilot ever made! It is so cool! 1. The new design is comfortable 2. The clock feature is so cool (you can press a scroll button when the palm is off, and the clock turns on for 5 seconds and is visible through a window on the cover 3. The notepad feature is so cool. It lets you write directly on to the screen! In your own handwriting! 4. The cover flips over the palm, instead of having to take it off, and put it back on. 5. It is smaller than most palms, with a sharper screen.(If you click on the picture of the m100 above, the actual thing is a bout the same size as the screen of the picture)This is why the m100 is so good. It is perfect for me, and when i dont wanna write in the palm language, i can jot it down on the notepad! I take it with me everywhere! It looks slick and its really cheap for what you get. Buy It, and you will agree! Especially for a 2mb palm, it is better than the Palm V because its more flexible and you can customize it(you can replace the faceplates with color ones wich looks awesome, and you can remove the cover.) BUY IT!
This cable was very inexpensive, has a heavy duty feel and performed perfectly between my HTPC and my HDTV. No need to spend big bucks on HDMI cables.
I've had this camcorder since 2008, and I'm happy with it still. I have a warning for you if you're considering buying UV and/or polarizing filters - DON'T! I ordered a set, supposedly fit this camcorder, but they do NOT fit! I e-mailed Canon, they said it does not accept filters. After looking at the threads, I noticed they are not round! The sides are rounded, but the top and bottom are almost flat. No way to attach a lense or filter. Other than that, I'm happy with this camcorder. For indoor shots, I use a couple of Sunpak video lights, nice results (too bad they only work for about 15 minutes, and take 5 hours to recharge, but they were cheap). I paid a lot more than the price Amazon is now asking, but that was 2 years ago. So, if you want a decent camcorder for your home videos, this is a good choice. I never tried the included software, can't vouch for that. I use Linux, so it's no use to me anyway. I use dvgrab to capture the video, and Kino to edit and export to MPEG.
I love this cable! But whats to love? It gets the digital signal from my cable box to my TV. Thats the beauty of digital signals. They either make it or they don't. What I really LOVE is that I didn't get ripped off buying my cable at WalMart or some other retail outlet that charges $40 for a simple cable. And another thing I LOVE about this cable is it is nice and short. 3 feet is plenty to reach from my cable box to the back of my TV. I hate long cables hanging all over the place.
What can I say? It's an optical cable and I was able to connect a macbook to my stereo with it.
A great little card for quick use. I actually bought it to hack my Wii. Worked perfectly. I really like that I don't have to carry a card reader and I can just plug it in to USB.
Although the model number, N137, matches the model number on the camera dock that I originally purhased with my camera, the one I ordered from Amazon does not work with my camera. The connection on the docking station does not align with the connection in the camera. Therefore, the camera dock I received through amazon.com is totally useless to me. A total waste of my money.
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 bought this camera last fall, I have been without a video camera for a few years and was missing out on a lot of our kids' lives. I used this to tape my kids' christmas concerts and was sitting on the other side of a dark gym and was able to zero in on my childs face and get a great shot.The battery holds a decent size charge.I found the camera super easy to figure out and the discs go right into my computer CD drive and I was easily able to download and edit them in my computer. I am not super computer knowledgable either.My one complaint is that I can't find DVD's large enough to record more than 30 minutes at a time, usually 30 minutes would be plenty but for my daughters gymnastics recital it wasn't enough time and we are going on vacation and I would rather not have to take a bunch of discs with me.
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 have a macbook & I had zero issues. It was total plug & play. However, I must say I looked at the instructions from the other reviews and implemented them upon first use. I have had absolutely no problems with the use. I do wish there was an = sign on the keyboard, but it's really not a big deal for me. Also, the cord is a little difficult when retracting it. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.
Though I don't need another router, I bought this Netgear WGT624 to replace my linksys BEFS41, due to: 1) I need a wireless access point 2) the additional firewall 3) it's cheaper to buy a wireless router than an access point 4) it has 108Mbps.Managing the firewall through the web browser works as expected but a little disappointing. I can never complete an update without reloading the page several times though the update will go through at the end. If other computes are online while making configuration changes, the throughput will drop significantly for a brief moment, i.e. other users will be interrupted. The firewall features are primitive. Most software firewalls are much more sophisticated than this one.On the other hand, the wireless works flawlessly and I'm able to connect up to the maximum speed published. I also don't notice any noticeable throughput difference compare to my linksys router.
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.
This printer uses ink at a level that cannot be overstated. After being frustrated with the enormous cost and waste associated with the ink usage, the printer stopped printing altogether.I updated firmware and all that nonsense. I have to say that the scanning and fax functions worked perfectly. It is just a bad printer. I know others have had issues as well. I would avoid this printer, there are better alternatives out there. I am using a Brother inkjet now that doesn't gobble ink and does the job just fine.
I used to have a scientific calculator and for all of the complex calculations in finance I needed to build models by hand. This calculator helps you in many ways. Easy to calculate NPV by entering cash flows. Durable. I recommend it to every finance major.
This is an exceptional traveling backpack. Great for hiking and extended photo outings. There is an amazing amount of storage space inside the pack. I have my Rebel XT with a 70-200 L attatched, in addition to a wide angle, stock 18-55, and 50 mm prime for starters. Then, I also have all kinds of filters, cleaning supplies, batteries, GPS, cables, memory cards, etc stored throught the pack in the many zippered and velcroed pockets and compartments. There are straps on the bottom for holding your tripod, and a bungeed holding bay on the back perfect for stuffing your jacket into. A great performer! Highly recommend this backpack to anyone wanting more versatility and better comofort for long sessions with their camera.
This card worked on my windows 2000 laptop with no issues.I have a linkysys wireless router at home and a cisco wireless router at work. Both of them work flawlessly. Not only is this the best priced card, I would have to agree with everybody on this page that it's also the best.
The title says it all. I normally can't stand anything in my ear, but I needed something small to listen to music on my phone without getting my big Bose headphones that I use for work out. I borrowed my daughter's pair one day because she wasn't using them, and absolutely loved them. I had to order her another pair and a spare for us to make sure we had an extra on hand. The price is really nice too, which is why I ordered them in the first place as my daughter is notorious for loosing hers.
The problem with this drive is the automatic spin down setup. For some reason, it sometimes appears to mount and other times, not. You can see it in the system profiler but it does not mount. Rather odd. Seagate technical service is severely lacking for MAC users and the forums are not helpful at all.The best advice received was to crack the case open and dump the drive into another external case (cost ~$15-$30 for a case). I hope to do this and see where we go with the drive since I do not want to throw away 750 GB!UPDATED- I did the above and took the drive out. Using a Macally Storage EnclosureMacally G-S350SUA Hi-Speed eSATA/FireWire/USB2.0 Storage Enclosure for 3.5-Inch SATA HDD, I now have a functional external hard drive. NEVER WILL I BUY SEAGATE AGAIN!!!
And much less expensive than anything you can purchase at Best Buy or Radio Shack.
I purchased this remote unsure whether it would work with my Nikon D80. After switching the camera capture mode to the remote symbol and pressing the button it instantly took a picture. No other setup or installation required. I've only had it for 24 hours so I'll have to write more later when I've used it a while but it's perfect for what I wanted to use it for so far. Works with my camera and it nicely fits on the strap so you'll always have it with your camera. I recommend!!
Regarding the negative review here, if you don't understand the model numbers, you have no business buying a $300+ tripod.Now, this is a NICE tripod. The MF4 has a smaller "last" leg than the MF3, but they are strong. Adorama shipped me a floor model instead of a new one, so I can tell you that it has held up well to customer prodding!One thing... The threads on this one are 3/8", not your normal 1/4" that your camera takes. This shouldn't be a surprise, as the tripod doesn't come with a head. I used Manfrotto's 486RC2, which is very appropriate for this tripod. I got this tripod for it's small size, and it fits perfectly in my Naneu Pro K2L's tripod restraint system.The legs don't rotate, and have 6 sides for amazing strength. The material is (apparently) magnesium fiber, and while the 4 section is heavier than the 3 (MF3) due to more hardware, it makes up for it by being only 18: from the tips of the feet to the top of the threads. Yes, I measured it!This small size is why I bought this. A friend had an MF3, and while more stable ("last" leg larger in diameter), it was about 5" longer. You can't carry on a plane a tripod longer than this without causing trouble.Amazon's picture attachments are flaky, but I'll try to add a picture of the tripod inside that Naneu bag...Oh, and this tripod is the "old" style, meaning that you need to unscrew the center column to get it into the horizontal position. The new ones are slotted with a mechanism that avoids this. I kind of like this style, as you can actually remove the center column.
Pros:1. Compact and easy to stick into a purse when going to a party.2. Good for point and shoot. Not recommend for professional photographers (or even semi-professional ones).3. Easy to use.4. There is a meter telling how many more &quot;pictures&quot; I can take (I really like this function - I will then just switch to take smaller size of pictures if the memory is low and I don't have a laptop with me to download pictures right away).5. The zoom is relatively sufficient if using only for the event like party or get together but insufficient for the travelers who travel the world.Cons:1. There are some finger-prints on body of the camera even I clean the camera everytime I use it. They make the camera look dirty and old.2. Battery dies relatively quick and there is no battery meter telling that the battery is dying unless it is about to die. The brandnew battery that I have goes for ~100 pictures (using LCD mornitor) when fully charged.3. 16 MB SD card that comes with the camera is useless, have to buy higher capacity SD cards.4. No date and time stamp on the pictures unless they are printed onto papers. I find this annoying since I hardly print pictures and normally save them electronically.5. Even the red eye reduction mode is turned on, there may still be red-eyes.As a result, I use this one for small events and buy another camera (with higher zoom capacity and more manual functions - trading with price and bulkiness of the camera, of course) to use when I travel.
I am running the router with a PC and a MAC at home.The installation CD does not provide MAC software and the custiomer service (website, chat, phone) is poor. Since my PC didn't have a CD drive, I ended up buying an external one.Installation on a PC is very easy though and from the start it worked flawless in WPA2 mode on both the PC and the MAC.Reception and Reliability are great.--> Buy this product if you have a PC or if you feel comfortable installing it manually on a MAC (I had no idea how to do that).
Amazon said this was in stock, and still say it is in stock two weeks aftermy order. But immediately after I ordered it, theyt told me it is backordered and have not responded to requests for an ETA or resolution. On the phone they said it was the fault of Adorama, a Marketplace vendor. But since Amazon still lists it as in stock and shipping directly from Amazon, it is clear I cannot believe their in-stock claim. Amazon said they will not help me resolve this, that I must deal with Adorama, whoever that is. I could have gotten it elsewhere for less, and sooner, but chose Amazon because I trusted them. My mistake.
Bought it to replace the one that had been at my house for years (speaker had blown). I installed it in under 15 minutes. 100% what I ordered and at the best price anywhere.
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 shows the fastest road but not using highways but small roads.Besides ok
small and light. the buttons seem flimsy, but they work fine. after rockboxing the player, it unlocked great potential (games, eq, applications, etc). i wouldnt use it as my main player
Excellent signal, good product for a reasonable price for home use.We have conected two laptops and a desktop at the same time form many hours and the signal is always good.I have been using it for almost a year, and never fails.Good product.
This product was perfect for the application. The right amount of product all-in-one, at the right price.
I purchased this DVD player mainly because of its multi-format support. I normaly purchase Pakistani and Indian CDs, DVDs and it has a never refused to play any. I have been putting it to rough use but it never failed. After using it for over 4 years, it made its way to my 5 yrs old's room and is still running great. I am very impressed with its durability specially it costed me just 30 bucks back in 2003.
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.
Great product; sturdy, sleek, and QUIET. Worth the extra money spent. There are a lot of coolers out there that are plastic and flimsy; this is not. Anyone with a laptop or netbook should spend the money on a cooler, even if you don't game. It's a small price to pay to extend the life of your equipment.
Not much to add except that my BF, who got a Nikon at twice the price, is jealous of the results I'm getting with my E-500 -- great sharpness, easy-to-master controls, overall a winner for serious amateurs.
I was looking for a nice dvd player and a stumbled on the SamsungM301. It looked nice and it had some nice features but when I hooked it up thats when it all started. First I put a music cd into test the player. All it did was flash no disc. After that I put in a dvd it would play that and it worked great. But then I wanted to watch Rush Hour 2 and the it would play but the picturewas black then it got light then it got black again. After that the picture was split and very jumpy. So I took it back and they gave me a new player. I took it home and this time it would play a music cd but it would not play a dvd. Whats the point of buying a dvd player if it will not play a dvd. Back in November my friend bought a Hitachi dvd Player and he has no problem there yet. DON'T BUY THIS PLAYER EVER.
I was afraid I'd have to shell out over a hundred dollars just to escap ne the tedium of my radio and utilize my MP3 player. Luckily, I found this little number on Amazon, and it was amazingly cheap.Works like a dream, and I've never regretted it.
I had to return this bag; my 17in Dell laptop would not fit in it. I NEED A SMALLER LAPTOP!
I had bought another filter like this, but cheaper, from a NY city photo company on Amazon or EBAY which I had previously respected.Their offering was junk, lots of internal reflections, even though they described it as "coated".I threw it out with the rest of my garbage.In contrast, this filter works great, now I know to stick with Hoya and never buy anything from the original photo store.
I bought this camera to augment my Nikon D-200, (which I love), although it is too big to tote around casually. But the Leica c lux is almost too small! It is smaller than it looks in the pictures, about the sixe of my cell phone, but packs a punch. The shutter is slower and takes some getting used to, but it catches inages with superb clarity and is very easy to use and carry. I passed on the $70 Leica case and opted for one by SONY for $22, and I carry it on my belt like a phone. I wore it while playing golf this morning and came back with sixty images. The battery lasts a long time, maybe 4 hours, and the camera quickly darts back and forth between modes. As for whether the Panasonic is just as good, sorry. The build quality of the Leica is far above the Panasonic version, and it is a real gem to look at and handle. It has re-energized my love of photography, and I will continue to carry it at all times to capture the kinds of pictures that i used to miss.
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.
I bought another card holder for a few more dollars, it can hold 20-30 sd cards enclosed in duriable plastic, well worth a few more bucks.
I received this keyboard and mouse for a gift about 9 months ago and there are many things I like, but many more I don't like.On the plus side, it's very comfortable to use. The backlit keys are a pleasing color and the ability to turn the light up or down is great. If all of these things worked perfectly, this would be a great keyboard.There are, however, several downsides. The first is that the keyboard won't work until your bluetooth drivers are loaded. This became annoying, since my laptop is on a docking station at an uncomfortable angle. To log on to the computer, I had to use the laptop keyboard. No worries though, because the keyboard also comes with the ability to not use bluetooth and use USB instead. That problem was solved.Now on to the ergonomic design. Through the years I've had many bent and tilted keyboards that I enjoyed. In fact, I've always used ergonomically designed keyboards. This is my least favorite. While the bend is nice, it doesn't go far enough if a true ergonomic design is what you want.Now on to more annoying things. I do most of my computer work in a low light room in the evening. If you use this keyboard with illumination on at maximum for more than a couple of hours, the backlight turns off when the batteries are low. No worries though... the keyboard still works. Just no backlight. It will continue to work for hours after the backlight turns off.Now on to another problem. For this price, where is the integrated numeric keypad?Now to the most annoying problem of all. Recharging. My unit no longer charges properly unless I recharge it when my computer is on. Also, the recharging station is large (about 3x5) and it's an annoyance on my desk. That's a big, bulky addition to my desk that I don't really want.So, here is the bottom line. Would I buy one? No. Not unless it was in the $20 range. In fact, I wrote this review while looking for a USB illuminated keyboard to replace this one.If bluetooth is not important to you, your best bet is to look for a cheaper lit keyboard. The price of this unit will never make up for the shortcomings. If bluetooth is mandatory, I suppose this will do, but be aware that this isn't perfect.
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 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.
This is a well-built and sturdy tripod. The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that when folded it is a little longer (15 inches) than I would prefer. Slik did make a more compact tripod that folds to about 9 inches in length, which I find to be more convenient, but that tripod appears to no longer be available.
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 own these headphones. I have been through 3 pairs of wireless headphones over the past few years; I use them for quiet TV listening. These are by far the best: long battery life (more than a week without a recharge), sound quality is excellent, noise is non-existent. I read the negative reviews and can only say I didnt experience ANY of the issues mentioned. I think most of these reviews are false anyways (competitors posting bad reviews, etc). Buy them, if you dont like them, send them back. SIMPLE.
Good product, but not stable on Mac OS 10.4.9, if you want it work properly, upgrade your Mac OS on 10.4.10.Acceleration is really visible on the duration of the encodage. It's just a shame that there are limited formats, maybe a next version or firmware upgrade will authorize more choice for output format. We never know...
I have one of the older Q1s so I can't say anything about compatibility with the new ultra ones but for the old ones this is great. Battery life is effectively doubled and I stopped using the external battery pack which I suspect hurt my older battery's life.The only con is the size. It doesn't make the Q1 any harder to hold. It is actually better now to hold in portrait mode and it remains just as slim. The problem comes when you try to use a case that fit the Q1 very tightly. If you buy a case make sure it has enough room to take the larger footprint and if you buy a portfolio case make sure it's a recently designed one. The new ones have clips that can hold the Q1 in place even with the larger battery.A good buy since it improves the Q1's performance as a companion device. If Samsung had included this instead of the 3 cell battery the Q1 might have had better reviews and they could have sold the 3 cell as an option for those wanting a smaller device.
I ordered this to work with my iMac and when it arrived it was missing the USB port connector ... I tried to call to find out what to do but had to give up as no number was found to call to report a problem .. I finally sent an email and got a response form 'Hajib' or something to the like. I informed them by email that I needed to send this back and finally got the instructions to mail it back. I then had to re-box it and bring it to the post office for delivery. A real 'Pain'. I made a point in my email that I wanted credit to my account and I would be buying the keyboard locally.6/7 days later what pops up on my doorstep? You guessed it .. another keyboard. I called UPS and told them to return to sender.As for the Kensigton keyboard and mouse .. well, I bought another brand locally for a few bucks more and no hassles.Al
Bought this keyboard for my kid's computer - works well - all hotkey buttons work correctly - using WinXP - no software to install.
I purchased a DVDR985 in June of 2002. I had immediate problems with the timer recording. I was shipped a new version of software twice. Each time it worked for a while. Then in September this year (2003) I am getting the famous errors and non-operative drawer etc. Of course the warranty is up and I am stuck with the prospect of paying over half of the cost of a new unit to repair this barely year old piece of what should be part of a class action lawsuit, based on what I have seen and heard. Philips will never see the inside of my wallet again and that includes light bulbs and anything else they have their hand in. There is no way they are not aware of this problem. It is a shame too, because when it worked, I loved the resulting DVD's. My search continues for a reliable DVD+RW......
I can't tell you how much I wanted this to work. Unfortunately I couldn't even get it to read a memory card, let alone start with the dialing-in function. (And I'm not inexperienced with these things.) When you start up the frame it says something like "Demonstration slideshow is on. Refer to manual for how to turn it off." And of course there is NO mention in the manual about it. I figured out how to turn off the demo but it still would not read, my memory card. I tried it a bunch of times, tried powering the frame on and off with and without the card, consulted the manual to no avail, and finally put it back in the box. I'm returning it tomorrow.Fortunately I had also bought the Phillips frame, and I popped my memory card in and it worked right off the bat, and the picture looks great. Unfortunately it doesn't have the dial-in function but I'd rather have something reliable that works. Memory cards and flash drives are cheap enough that I can easily send them to grandma to switch out whenever I have new pictures.
I am using two of these ... one from Cable Box to Audio Receiver and then from Receiver to TV. Others who had issues might have Murphy's Law attached to them very closely or they don't know what they are doing.
I originally chose this printer because of the wifi capabilities, and that is the only feature that I am happy with.It's a piece of crap! Don't buy it!The printing operation goes smoothly about 1/10 times. There is always some error that requires troubleshooting.It is an ink cartridge guzzler and costs about [...] to operate.I am very disappointed with this purchase, and am surprised that the reviews here on Amazon are generally positive.
It works perfectly, you can even listen to the kids movement at night.
With this one and a tripod, you can improve significantly your long exposure shot (where even a gentle touch can introduce some vibration to your camera). This is also helpful when you want to take self portrait, or group photo with you in it but don't want to click and run back and forth several times ;-)Since it cost you only more than 10 bucks, it is really an excellent investment.
Was a perfect gift for my teenager! He has ear pieces perm. stuck in his ears now! I highly recommend it! Hopefully the price will continue to drop...was a huge investment. So far extremely happy with it. Packaged nicely, arrived very fast, no hassles. Thanks Amazon!
Greetings,Received the unit in good condition. Set up was simple. Works great! Print out is clear and crisp. Finding this replacement unit saved us a lot of money. Thanks, Guy
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.
Great earbuds with solid sound all the way around. I was definitely pleased with how they stay in the ears when exercising. Four stars because they're not completely perfect but they are far better than stock earbuds.
Received item very quickly and in good condition but it is defective. Seller refuses to replace item with working one and insists on buyer using the manufacturer's warranty procedure, requiring additional cost and excessive time. I don't recommend buying from this seller.
i was blown away by the amount of space for phone photographs. some 21,300 pictures. awesome storage capacity. i would certainly buy another one if i need it. great price and service. thanks
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.
simply the best RJ11M/M out theremy internet adsl is more stable, im very happy with my new cable, my modem is in love.
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.
This arrived on time. I jumped on a plane the next day and have many excellent, low-light photos thanks to the Nikon ML-L3. It works great! What more can you ask for.
The original pack, what more can u ask for at such a huge discount off other vendors???
Got the Nikon 995 from ... in Jan 2002 - and have taken around 2000 pictures till now. I have been very pleased with its performance as a digital camera. The freedom to click on whatever I like to shoot knowing that it costs nothing - has been the best part. I just have a 32MB card, but in the decent resolution that I use, I can take around 140 pictures or so before I have to reformat.Pros:* Excellent picture quality* Swivel lens - lets you shoot at angles without spraining your neck* Drag & Drop download to PC - it's a breeze.* Decent battery life and quick recharger.* Flexible manual controls - aperture, shutter speed etc.* User friendly controls - right where you would expect them to be.* Smooth zoomCons:* Long Delay between click and shutter release - I lost some precious moments because of this delay - and now I usually click before an event - hoping I would get it at the right second.* Too many steps before I can shoot (Pull out of bag,Remove lens cap, Switch power on, Turn swivel, Popup flash and then - wait for the camera to get ready...)* The lens cap that unprofessionally hangs off a thread* Poor video capability - but thats what camcoders are for.
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.
If you live in a warm climate and only want to take 3-5 pictures a day this is for you as long as you charge it every night. If you're in a cold climate you might get 1 or 2 if it was charged the night before. If it sits in a cold vehicle for 2 days without a charge don't bother even trying, it's dead.
I wish iPods were inherently protected from scratches and drops because I really like the look/feel of a "naked" iPod. But, this skin provides good protection, doesn't add much thickness (still able to dock it on my iSymphony M1 without the docking adapter), and looks slick (in my opinion). It was easy to put on, but it does seem to collect dust/lint because of its tacky feel. I'm sure all rubber skins have this problem, but it would be nice if iSkin had used that "no lint" feature of the limited edition black and red on all its skins. Also, I have an 80GB iPod, which is slightly less thick than the 60 GB, so this skin feels just a LITTLE loose, especially in the back (I took off the belt clip). You probably won't even notice it. Overall, I think this one's gonna work out really well.
This was exactly what I wanted. I had no problems with it and it came before it was supposed to.
If there was a 0 star(s) option, I would have chosen it.This router accepts both hard-wired and wireless connections, however after connecting it, my hard-wired connection speed dropped by 40%. I stuck it out for a few days hoping it would get better, or that it was some glitch, but finally I unplugged it and reverted to my previous router (also Netgear), and the speed returned.I would expect a slowdown with wireless vs wired, but I would not expect such a degradation of throughput with my wired connections.[...]
I bought this dual phone jack to plug into a Vonage phone adaptor/routerVonage VDV21-VD - Router - VoIP gateway - EN, Fast ENbecause there wasn't room for the bulky single piece splitter that I was using before. I needed to plug in my telephone and plug another line into my computer modem so I could use the computer dialing feature on my CRM software. (You click on a phone number and it dials the number and keeps track of the call)This works just fine. I plugged the small end into the Vonage adaptor/router, ran it across the room to my desk and then plugged the phone cord into one of the slots and the computer modem into the other. It works just fine.
These are WONDERFUL.....they are everything they were suppose to be. The service was fast and as said.jackie S
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.
I was shocked when my father told me that he got this printer for just $20.00 brand new!! The problems didn't last too long to show off:1. No black cartridge and it was incredible hard to find and pretty expensive, almost twice the price of this printer.2. The paper feeder is the worst feeder I've ever seen. You have to stack about 50 sheets to it to work well, but when you have just 5 sheets the jam starts!!3. I don't know if it's a WinXP problem but every time I connect my printer to my USB port, Windows says that it couldn't find an installed driver, never!! But finally it works.4. Print quality is ok, b&w; quality.5. Cartridges are too expensive and last nothing!I've been using a Canon BJC-240 for almost 6 years and the security it gives to me when I want to print a very important document has no comparison with the Lexmark. No paper jams, easy to find and not expensive cartdriges. My suggestion, don't buy this printer, get a HP or a Canon. It won't matter how old your HP or Canon is, surelly it will work better than the Lexmark.
Great light. Now my garage is looks like a nightclub! Can't stop dancing. Only thing is it doesn't really follow the beat very well. I'm still very happy with this purchase.
I looked up this product and found it specifically fit my particular vehicle. All of the wires are labeled with what they are, and the packaging also is labeled with what each color is for. I wired it to the connector for my new car stereo and found that the connector was an exact mirror image of what was needed for my car. I compared the wiring for my car and found none of the wires were in the right spots, either. After rewiring the connector and some minor modifications to the vehicle wiring harness (removing the tabs that no longer lined up), it fits and works. The original design was amazingly simple and straightforward, but the extra steps I needed to take are definitely not for the average do-it-yourselfer. Hopefully you will have better luck than I did...
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.
THEY LAST PRETTY LONG AND QUITE GOOD, AT WEDDING AND FUNERALS ETC...IT REALLY WORKS OUT AM GLAD I BOUGHT THIS NO REGRETS WHATSOEVER.
I bought this and another company's DC charger from the Apple store. This one works great. I gave the other one away and bought a second one of these. Compact, easy to plug in and use with my iPhone. I highly recommend this one.
Setting up the printer on our wireless network was almost painless. Print quality is good for pictures and great for documents. Fax and scan features were easy to set up and use. We have purchased HP printers before and are always pleased with them. A good value for the price.
It fits the speakers of my Bose Acoustamass system as promised and looks great. Even comes with all the hardware needed for hanging.
I bought this computer and 15 days later came in to see the blue screen of death for no reason.... sent it back to hp who fixed it and mailed it back to me ... one week later, I got the same crash. Don't know why.
Exceptionally great product...Would buy more for my other clients.Amazon "BAD" service, when ordered it was in stock, will ship nextday, Didn't have the product until after 2weeks. Let me guess it wasb'coz "FREE SHIPPING"This is my 3rd review for the same product, it never shows in thecustomer review sections....wonder why????
As a highly-active professional photographer, I needed something to support my mobile adventures that would carry the bulk of my gear; You don't ever need all of your gear at one time. This backpack is designed fantastically, and that's coming from a engineering and design background for over 20 years until I went into business for myself last year as a pix-man. I love the bag, you will too. It's one of those products that you get more mileage out of then you think you would or could. I love the hands free thing also, and the comfy feeling when it's hooked over my shoulders.
I have been using this calculator for a financial management course. This is fit for purpose and very easy to use. It took Amazon a few days longer (than normal) to ship it out than it's usual one day. It was offered at a lower price hence I believe they were trying to source it. Overall, I am very delighted
I use for 9 hours a days, good sound quality (in and out),but the pressure over your ear and the eyeglasses temple cover,make this product unweareable after 15-20 minutes and you needto place incorrectly.I use for 3 years a Plantronics S12 with an over-the-earsupport and combined with eyeglasses works perfectly.If the idea can be moved to the manufacturer...
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.
Easy assembly - but be careful not to strip the screws for the plastic electronic end! Needed unit to save data from my wife's 7yr old laptop that finally died. Unit works as described, well worth the price. You might have to be a little tech savy as no directions were included. Otherwise very happy.
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.
I was looking for a card to solve my LAN party needs. My friends and I have lan partys and they bring their computers to my house. Then all we do is hook up to a hub and its off to great gameing!! This card rules for a smooth/excellent gameing experience!
Don't believe everything you read! This is listed as NEW but came in as RECONDITIONED (refilled). You get your money back and lots of E-mails wanting you to buy directly from the supplier, but why waste time and still have to order again? If you want a refil, go on to Cartridge World--they have always done a decent job for me.
When I received this machine, it simply didn't work. Worse, the online "support" consumed hours of my time for no result. And after I shipped it back to the factory, as instructed, it returned in exactly the same condition as when I sent it. So I called tech support again and, guess what, they took me through exactly the same steps as the previous time. Groundhog day indeed.My biggest issue with the product is less that it didn't work and more that they utterly failed to fix the problem. I literally spent a total of about 10+ hours on the phone with support, who repeatedly insisted they could fix the issue. (After several conversations with serveral support people, I later realized this is just part of the script. News flash to Compaq: Most customers would prefer to be told the truth than to have empty, false promises made to them. The script, frankly, only compounds the damage by increasing frustration and falsely raising hopes.)Ultimately, as the support people asked me to do the same things over and over again, I asked for a refund or replacement. Well, nobody was available to assist me with that; they would have to call me back. Nobody called. Finally I received an e-mail from a manager. I replied to that e-mail but never heard from them again...Later on, I discovered that Compaq is the lowest-rated computer company in the American Customer Satisfaction Index. I see why. I might have bought from them again if they'd only resolved my issue and, well, returned my email.Ultimately I bought a Sony laptop instead. Night and day. I had some Vista issues when I bought the machine. Sony support is fast and capable. Best of all, they actually assess the problem honestly and work it through--not keep on repeating something from a script. And--my computer works great.For Compaq, I would put zero stars...but the system requires at least one. Actually, I'd put negative. I ended up worse off than when I started! My machine doesn't work, I wasted hours and hours,and I had to hang around waiting for UPS to pick it up...
The price is very reasonable, if there is a variation in picture quality between the more expensive cable and the Velocity Cables, I couldn't see any difference.
Avoid MarginMart. Cable did not work. Cable was not Belkin brand. Returned, will try reordering from a different merchant. Ugh, why didn't I notice it was not Amazon sold.
The scanner is pathetic. Quality of scans is much worse than my Epson 2400. Software is not very well designed. Customer support promises to call you back in two hours and never does. Online support addresses the wrong problem. Printer and copier however are pretty good. Wireless was surprisingly easy to set up. If you want a printer and copier, this is OK. If you want high quality scans, cross this one off of the list.
it came, i am using it and it is working.what more can one ask?
Super Product. I like the fact that it charges while I'm using it. Easy to set up and move around.
I initially liked the light weight and thought of a non-stick surface, but after the first use (we cooked some hot dogs on it) there was a haze on the surface of the skillet that would not come off during washing. The second time I used it, I cooked some hahburgers on it. After cleaning it, the non-stick surface coating began to seperate from the skillet, making it unusable after only two uses. Not very good considering the price of the skillet.
Purchased after an indirect lightning strike took out several pieces of electronics (despite surge protection). Have not tested this one in that way, but am impressed with the design and features of this power strip.
I already have a classic photo back pack. It is big, bulky,thickly padded, screams "photo back pack" and essentially does nothing else but that. It's always in my closet. Even if I were ever to go on a true "trek" with it, there's no room for any of the basic non-photographic essentials one should always have with them on a trek in the back country.I presently have a walking disability. A year ago I flew on a photo trip. I wrestled with a rolling carry on, a jacket, a cane and a shoulder bag full of equipment. I also had flight connections to make. I thought I was going to die lugging all this stuff through the airports and I felt very vulnerable with my hands and attention so fully occupied trying to be a pack horse. I swore that if I survived the ordeal, things would change !This bag is the absolute answer to all my needs! I carry two bodies, long zoom, short zoom, a macro, tele-converter,a p&s; and perhaps even a light meter. The flash goes in a separate rolling carry-on with any long glass that I may bring. Outside pockets are great for a rolled up mag to read and water bottle to sip. Top compartment carries my rain hat, slicker, binoculars, photo gloves, bug spray, snacks, meds,kleenex,handi-wipes, map(s), etc. all with room to spare ! The zip pockets carry cards,batts, dust bulb any filter needs, pad & pens a swiss knife (except on planes !) etc.All is very nicely balanced on my back, easy on - easy off (and I am a big guy too. No dumb heavy clunky waist pad straps sticking out. My hands are now free for my cane and rolling carry on and I feel far less encumbered and more in control of my environment.Just for us guys, any standing pit stops do not require your putting down your shoulder bag any longer on those highly questionable wet floors in the restrooms. I have flown to WY, Ireland, Florida and traveled everywhere else in between. This bag is never in my closet because it is always on the road with me ! It also served as a somewhat tolerable pillow one very long night at the Atlanta airport !The upper compartment is a breeze to access and the top loading camera compartment below means that you always set the bag down on its bottom to access photo gear. This is good because whatever snow, sand or moisture that adheres drops harmlessly away when you wear the bag again. Front loading bags like my "closet" pack means you lay the whole bag down on its back, straps and all, to get at the equip. Then all that stuff is pressed against your clothes when you put the pack back on.This is definitely NOT a bring everything you own bag. It is a travel smart bag!This bag gets 5 stars from me ! If your needs are similar to mine then I strongly suggest you give it a hard look !I hope this helps !!Austin
After years of dealing with cords it was time to switch to wireless. A friend highly reccomended this one. It was a breeze to set up and even easier to use. The quality and feel of the keyboard and mouse surpassed my expectations. My only regret has been that I didn't buy it sooner.
Used it on a trip across the country from WY to CA and it worked really well. There were times I needed to change frequencies, but I think that's the nature of the product. I would purchase it again.
Bought this to have an extra while I travel. It has a very long life as did the original which came with the camera.
This speeded up my laptop greatly and solved some problems I was having with some memory hog programs. Good buy.
This is the best MP3 player around the song selection is the same as i-tunes the features are great and the look is sleek
Works great if you can get past the smell after about 15 to 20 minutes of use. Not sure if anyone else has this issue. Cant use it the smell gets worse as it stays on longer. I noticed the same smell when I opened the box. I have it pwering a portable AC unit I purchased in Germany. Even when I have the unit on with nothing plugged in you can still smell it.
I have been lurking on Amazon's customer reviews for this and other portable DVD units for quite some time. I bit the bullet and bought it because the reviews were generally favorable. Techniphobe that I am, I found the player to be easy to use, lightweight and great screen resolution. CDs also sound pretty good on this little workhorse. Good product for the money.
I love that i can fit my zune30g in this case with my hard shell on! Straps are nice and snug and very comfy even when running for hours. The one and only draw back is the belt clip post is just a bit too long and tends to dig in after a while.
The recorder is small and handy. The instructions that come with it could be a little better.
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,,,,,
Not only is this the worst iPod system I have heard, this is by far the worst "sound system" (it's more like a noise maker) I have ever owned. You're better off buying a ten dollar set of tiny unamplified speakers than getting this thing.Like many others I have heavy distortion and a high pitched buzzing/humming. I have had these sounds since day one, but after the first week my system stopped turning off. Now it is constantly in either iPod mode or radio mode. The only way to avoid the distortion is to have the iPod EQ off, turn off the bass boost on the system, and put the volume at 50%; but then the high pitched sound is just as loud as the music.My girlfriend has a smaller iPod docking alarm clock from some small company I've never heard of: she paid the same as I did for mine, and hers sounds like Bose compared to this. Look around, I would have rather paid the ten dollars more to get something that doesn't sound like a baby monitor.
After having bought several pairs of these headphones in the last two or three years, it is fair to say that this is a great set of headphones for listening to all kinds of music. I have also tried the EX-71s, and I think that these drivers were engineered better and are of higher quality.It seems that a lot of people have been complaining about the quality of the wire. However, my last pair underwent two bicycle crashes, a few hard pulls and other forms of abuse that would destroy other headphones, and have lasted over a year. A suggestion: Wrap around your cord and store it in a protected case of some sort. This will extend their longevity significantly.The sound quality is very good, but could be better. The drivers seem to be designed to emphasize the low and high end (bass and treble, respectively), which makes these a very good choice for those that listen to hip-hop or dance music. With a proper equalizer, they can be made to sound more neutral, which is better for classical music or jazz where there is a lot of low, but important, noise in the background. The noise isolation from the stock buds is okay, but not significant.If you are a DIYer, you can improve the sound quality from these headphones significantly by changing the stock tips and replacing them with earplugs. The instructions for doing so are very similar to that found for the Koss Plugs, and yield similar results when done correctly. I'll link a page here that describes this process. By using earplugs, you can increase the noise isolation by several dBs, amplify the low-end and expose more mid-tones and background noise (largely due to the noise isolation benefit).Now that these are $20, I highly recommend them. You can't get better headphones for the money.
I had pretty high expectations purchasing this product. After researching many different routers on the internet I thought I would give this one a try because it boasted excellent speed and range. While i can agree it is very fast and works very well within the confines of one room it definately lacks long range performance. I was barely able to get 60 ft away from the router, albeit this distance does require the signal going through two rooms. Tech support wasn't much help and said they don't guarantee it will operate well in other rooms besides the one the router was located in. Not to mention b/w the three calls placed, I couldn't understand one of the techs. They all seemed foreign and really struggled with the english language. All in all my experience with NetGeart was not very favorable. -
I purchased this microsytem in April, and within months my stereo was malfunctioning. The radio and cassette deck work fine, it is the CD player which is giving me problems. On nearly every CD I play, halfway through the disc a scratching sound is heard. Despite having tried every possible cleaning method, it still does not work properly. I was very disappointed with this, as i love the style and the sound is great aside from that. I would suggest taking an extended warranty.
why is there a shortage from Compaq for the Serial Cradles? and why are the Serial Cables coming out FIRST and charging you more ??A few people have gotten ahold of serial cables (i heard from Canada Compaq directly) what the heck ... the cables costs the same as the Serial Cradles..Plus I thought the European Ipaq are shipping with the Serial Cradles instead of USB ..
Wanted a labelmaker for a long time. Figured it wasn't a "necessary" purchase so I always put it off. Finally decided to take the plunge and I'm so glad I did. I've found so many uses for this labelmaker and it's never let me down. Great battery life and you can just leave it plugged in too. Love the portability. Really no complaints except the cost of the labels themselves - very pricey. Although the labelmaker self-cuts, I find it more economical to print all my labels and then cut them with a scissor. There is less waste this way. Wish Brother could make the labels themselves less wasteful and less expensive. Until then, this is the best!
I purchased this to backup my notebook computer (my primary computer) after a harddrive failure. I didn't want an annoyingly loud drive because I wanted it to stay on for automatic backups. I was a little worried about heat since it has no built-in fan, but it seems to run very cool and best of all, it's very quiet. It's nice having firewire also since that frees up one more USB port. It also goes to sleep when not being used and wakes up automatically when addressed. I'm very pleased with the drive so far.The Bounceback software on the other hand should go right in the trash. I gave it four stars because of this. It caused Win XP Pro to continuously freeze up whenever I opened Explorer (my computer) or tried to plug in another USB device or memory card (like my camera or thumb drive). I had to quickly uninstall it.I have since found a free download call Cobian Backup which I am very satisfied with.
These headphones are superior to the ones that came with my iPod. No need to worry about the little foam covers that ALWAYS fall off the iPod's. They stay in my ears and I also don't have to have the volume so loud. They're very comfortable and NEVER slip out when I work out. Great deal for the price too!
USB drive's small size and convenient connection make them a breeze to use but the small size also makes them easy to misplace...which can spell disaster considering how much data you can store on one. This drive is one of the best I've seen because it takes away one of those risks with the best implementation of security that I've used on a USB drive. I rate it a top choice because of the easy-to-use, no-brainer security feature called "U3".I've owned USB drives with built-in biometrics (fingerprint scanner) and other encryption options, though they might seem like slick solutions, in reality they were cumbersome and unreliable. What makes this drive special is its size and the U3 software. U3 is one of the first applications designed to autolaunch without double-clicking on a program contained on the USB drive. The drive has 2 partitions, one contains the bootable U3 software partition and the other is for data storage. I've had some clients confused by the two partions, but once you understand the config you will have no problems determining where to store your data (it won't let you store any data to the U3 partition so it will be real obvious which partition is for data storage). After the initial password setup you can just pop the drive into any PC and you are instantly presented with a password prompt on the screen, type your password to unencrypt the drive and off you go!
go to lexar's site and they have a case for it
I had written a very nice review of this unit... but I had to delete it. The unit seemed great for a few weeks, but very soon the problems started showing.The battery was inconsistent and occasionally even when coming right off the charger would show less than half power.The firmware was slow to add new songs and even to turn on the unit and begin playing music.The included headphones wore out - the wires were frayed on the inside. New headphones constantly had problems with getting a clean connection (no matter how nice a pair they were).The volume know broke off so I couldn't set the volume. I dropped it and the whole case broke apart. I wouldn't buy one of these again... or even from the company.
after losing power for 12 hours I was anxious to make sure my emergency supplies were a little more up to date, this is great. The littler one seems almost brighter, but is probably just easier to wind and charge up. Great product!
I was very impressed with these binoculars - especially when considering the very low cost. Very Nice!
the one I already had. BUT the one I possessed was no where nearly as long as this one, which made it a good buy.Fast shipping, item as described, no problems!
I love surge protectors because the only time you know they're working is when they block the surge and break themselves. Since I haven't had that yet I can only speak on the design.It looks great. Very flat on the ground and the plug layout makes it very easy to use every open slot. It also has a plastic clip area for cable management but I found that under my desk there was no need to use that.The cord for it was more than long enough as well. I could have used one that was half the length but I enjoy having the extra in case I move my desk.
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.
I was looking for inexpensive ear buds and found these. They are comfortable and inexpensive and suit my needs which is to listen to music while in the office.I ended up buying yet another pair as I keep one in the office for listening to music and one in my gym bag for the treadmill's TV at the gym.
Excellent product, made well and wired up as an extension to our existing alarm which added two siren's to our home. It is loud and does the job that I wanted. I would recommend this product to someone to use in their alarm system.
I purchased this lens with a specific task in mind (low light event and concert photography). It didn't take long for it to turn into my all-around go-to lens for lots of tasks. I've put it to use for everything including landscape, portrait, still life, and action. The only thing that would make this lens better is macro capability. Otherwise this is a phenomenal lens that is tack sharp and focuses quickly in low light. You can't go wrong with this lens. While some shy away from it due to it's weight I find that I'm too busy shooting so I don't notice it's weight until there is some down time in the shooting. You will want something other than the standard neck strap if you are going to allow it to hang at all (Black Rapid and Cotton Carrier provide two very different but useful options). This is probably the best lens in Olympus' stellar lineup of super high grade lenses.
The burner is working well so far. Can write a 74 minute cd from the hard drive in less than 8-9 minutes. The Sony CD Creator software is not very versatile, I would recommend purchasing another cd software (preferably Adaptec). You need to know how to install a SCSI Adapter Card in to a PCI slot in order to connect the burner. Some knowledge of hardware installation is definitely needed for SCSI products.
A nice piece of hardware but that all.There is absolutely no functionality other than capturing the MPG file to the MAC.For those who are not aware mpg2 is virtually not supported on the Mac.The I-life suite offers no mpg editing nor does the Final cut express.For this hardware to claim to be for the Mac one would assume that it would export into I-Movie or offer some sort of mpg editing software.To be fair what it does it does well, but without even the most basic editing functions I had to return my unit. And certainly would warn others off.
I needed something to store a couple of ear phones in and this satisfied the need. A little more expensive than I had plannned but didnt want to go to ebay and pay through paypal. PS I hate paypal. Amazon came through again. Thanks
Two star rating is because the transmission/receiption is very poor on the product.I purchased this for my iPhone--while I understand the product description does not include the iPhone in any of it's claims. For the iPhone, the product does not charge...just for FUTURE REFERENCE.
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.
I love to watch TV shows and movies on my iPod. Before I had to sit for one hour to watch my favorite shows, now it's like reading a book, whenever I have a little time time I watch some minutes of my show. And best of all, I just plug it to my TV set and the quality is amazing!If you are looking for storage capacity go for it!!!
This is a great webcam. Using it to talk overseas to my stepdaughter. Great sound, great picture
I wanted to convert an HP LaserJet 4 Plus to a networked printer. Even though instructions from the manual was followed, the printer did not work. The customer support is claimed to be 24/7, but no one has closed my help desk ticket yet. This product cost more than a linksys router. So customers can naturally expect better customer service and better response time.
I am upto over 13,000 shots on my D70 using this memory card. I am very pleased with the speeds of both shooting and downloading the pix. I have a slower 256mb card and it definately limits the speed at which I can take pictures on the D70. However, this card keeps up and I have not had it slow down my camera yet. I checked several performance rating sites for digital camera's and their memory cards. This card consistently ranked near the top in terms of real world upload/download speeds. Please note that technical ##x speeds do not equate to the same real world speeds due to memory timing issues. My advice would be to spend extra money on a higher quality memory card like this to enjoy the full benefits of whatever you use it in. Don't try to save a little money on a memory card and risk the problems that can happen with a cheap card.It would really suck to have a cheap card with a memory fault and lose out on your pictures, especially on vacation!with the empty card, I get 291 shots on large JPEG on my Nikon D70. However, in real world I end up with between 375 and 425 shots depending on the color variation of pictures.
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 is a simple little device. It has one button.To get it to work, though, you may have to change the shooting mode on the camera. Basically, you have to tell the camera to respond to the remote control. And you have to point the rounded end at the receiver. I have a D-40; don't know if this is true of other cameras.EDIT: This is all true of the Nikon D5000 also. 07/07/2010.
First, this is a great, solid, water-proof case. If I could find something that fits in it, I'd be happy as a thirsty kitten batting at a wobbly milk pail. Unfortunately, the dimensions listed on the Amazon page (in the "Features" section) are not for the 1010 model I purchased and therefore mislead me. I wanted to use this for my iPhone, and I carefully measured my iPhone (in it's OtterBox Commuter case) and it was well within the bounds of the "interior dimensions" listed. But, when the 1010 showed up, I found my iPhone about 1/2" too long.According to the Pelican website [...] - which is where I should have checked first, the actual dimensions are ... "1010 Micro Case, Interior Dimensions: 4.37" x 2.87" x 1.68" (11.1 x 7.3 x 4.3 cm)."So, I'm not saying these aren't great, protective gear, cases. I'm just saying _Double Check Sizes with the Manufacturer First!_
This surge protector works well and I was able to fit it into my recessed space behind the wall mounted TV.
The Grundig S350 "Deluxe" is one of Tecsun's biggest disaster creations. There is absolutely nothing "Deluxe" about this radio. Pure garbage. Plain and simple. The Grundig S350 "Deluxe" is actually a "TECSUN BCL-3000". And for the Eton Corporation to stick the "Grundig" name to this radio is a huge slap in the face. And for all you novice shortwave radio enthusiasts reading this, THERE IS NO MORE GRUNDIG! The famous Grundig name once known for manufacturing quality shortwave receivers in Germany is now used on Chinese made sets manufactured mostly by "Tecsun" and "Degen", two of the largest mass production radio manufacturers in China. I'm not saying all radio products by Tecsun and Degen are bad, I do own quite a few radios that are are excellent made by Tecsun and Degen, but the Grundig S350 "Deluxe" and the original S350 (Tecsun BCL-2000) should of never been available on the shortwave market.The people who own/run the Eton Corporation are a bunch of liars and should be ashamed of themselves, leading the consumers to believe that they are the ones who designs their own line of radio receivers in Palo Alto, California and manufacture their own "creations" in China at their own plant. THEY DON'T HAVE A DESIGN OR A PLANT! What they don't tell you is, they don't design or manufacture ANYTHING!!! They use the "Grundig" or "Eton" name on Tecsun and Degen made radios and charge you twice or even three times more when you can buy Tecsun and Degen radios for deep discounted prices on various websites on the internet including here on Amazon. So the next time you're interested in purchasing a Grundig or Eton labeled radio, look up the brand names Tecsun and Degen on the internet and you're sure to save yourself from deceitful lies from the Eton Corporation and you're definitely going to save yourself a lot of money! Shame on the Eton Corp!! Enough said.
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.
these this i thought were going to be a goose chase but I just logged in item and waw la there they were priced perfectly and I recieved itme very quickly...
The binocular arrived in a timely manner. I'm expecting a small, potable one to fit in hiking bag. This one is even smaller than expected and watching it around my room is just fun enough :) Expecting to have more fun during future usage in Hiking.
Skullcandy is Awesome! Both my son and i were very impressed with the sound, quality and the option to make it boom.
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.
This is a great piece of equipment. My husband and I are both losing our hearing and we had missed many phone calls because we couldn't hear the ring. Now it is loud and clear.This is easy to install, just plug in to the wall outlet and plug in to the phone.Love it.
The strap on this product was too short to fit around my average size desk chair. The pad was also very narrow with thick padding on each side, which would probably make it very uncomfortable--if I could get the strap to fit around my chair!
I agree with all the pros and cons previous reviews indicated. however, seems nobody has noticed the highway voice guidance can be confusing - for example, when you are on a highway connecting other three highways, the voice guidance keep giving you "keep right", "keep right then keep left"...etc. If you are in a new place completely, such guidance can be very confusing - Megallon uses "left/right fork" to avoid such confusion.I just got the unit today - will update as more usages.updates from recent two trips (1/8/2007):1) either because the map is not the latest version or due to some calculation methodology glitches, the GPS guided a most complicated route at highway switch. There is direct connection from Highway 80 to Highway 880 - both of them were built long long time ago - however, guidance from the GPS was to connect from Highway 80 to Highway 880 via Highway 980.2)In another trip, the GPS guided to leave the highway 4 exits earlier than it should be, and to drive through most local/expressway with quite a few turns and connections.I felt the "faster time" method does not necessarily agree with your daily driving common senses. The "shorter distance" method is even worse - give a lot of local connections.however, the GPS still does its work. I would not change my rating for it. But for sure, there is space to improve.
These are not made for the Marine binoculars. You can get them to connect, by tying the ends after feeding them through the small slots in the binoculars. They are not quick disconnect. It is a nice strap, it's just that I wish I had verified the compatibility w/my new marine binoculars.
Even at four years old this camera takes great pictures. Yet it still has all the functions a pro photog needs. I'm really happy with the purchase.
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.
Bose seem to elicit a passsionate response whenever their name is mentioned, and I will try to elaborate on my experiences and let the reader decide if these speakers are right for them.I currently own a set of Bose Acoustimass speakers that I purchased from a friend. The speakers were in excellent shape and I felt lucky to be able to afford Bose a few years ago on my meager salary at the time.The speakers are definitely room *friendly*, they blend in easily as their size is unobtrusive. That said, after investigating speakers recently for a planned theater upgrade, I now feel that they are lacking.When I first got my speakers I compared them to a pair I had purchased back when I was in high-school. I didn't know anything about those speakers at the time but was happy with their sound as well(AR Holographic M1's). The results of the comparison left me thinking my ears were deceiving me "my old speakers sound better?" Anyway, I put those thoughts away thinking that I must not understand because "obviously Bose were the best."Fast forward a couple years, all the while the Bose were up front in my surround system with the old speakers in the rear. That whole time I had no issue with the Bose, they performed well enough. After buying a new TV, I thought it might be nice to upgrade the speakers so I would have the same brand in the front and back. And so began the research.I spent time listening to number of speakers, including high end and mid level brands at custom shops as well as entry level speakers at Best Buy and Circuit City. I have now come to desparately desire replacing my Bose speakers.They just sound *thin*, which oddly enough was my initial impression, the one I thought I must not understand. That is the best I can describe it, music on the other speakers just sounded *fuller*, like it had more body.I will freely admit I did not know what I was missing until I sought it out, but now that I do I feel that my Bose are no longer good enough. I will also say that this is not based on cost, I listened to a number of speakers that sounded much better at the same price, although they are NOT the same size.In conclusion, I was looking for that fuller sound, willing to devote the floor space to much bigger speakers in order to get it. Some people might not be willing to make the trade of size for sound but for me it was worth it.
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.
With component video, DVI, VGA, and S video inputs, this monitor can replace a computer monitor AND television. I have a DirecTV HDTV receiver hooked up to it and love, love, LOVE it. The image is blur-free, bright and crisp. The color saturation is spot on and easy to adjust should you care. I play World of Warcraft, and this monitor can accomodate the 1650x1080 screen resolution like a champ!The downsides are few, but good to know. The speakers are weak and lack range. Even when adjusted at their best, they are tinny. Most people I know who need great sound don't rely on any device's built-in speakers, but these could have been a little bit better in my opinion. Also, while having an awesome tilt adjustment, it doesn't have a height adjustment. Ergonomics are not dismissable anymore.Overall, this is a great monitor if you're prepared to deal with it's minor imperfections. I was, and consider myself lucky to own one.
I purchased my MacBook Pro and installed Logic Express on it, but i needed a cable or adapter to plug in my Presonus Firebox interface. The firebox has a firewire 400 port, and the MacBook Pro has the 800 port, so this cable is just what I needed. It works well and is pretty fast. The only complaint I have is the cable is a little stiff and fits somewhat loosely into the 800 port. You can wiggle it around in the 800 port, but it's snug enough to not come out if you don't mess with it. Overall, great product for the price.
This thin is ok, until you try to use it on another computer and need to install a driver. There is no obvious choice on the Scandisk support site.M|S
I have owned these speakers in the "black finish" for a few months now and I am rather pleased with them. The speakers are very pleasing to the eyes as well as the ears. Although these speakers offer stunning clarity and vivid reproduction of live sound, there are some tips I would offer any future buyers:1) These guys are power hungry!! When I first hooked them up I did not have a dedicated receiver so, I hooked them up to my Kenwood shelf system, which is supposed to be rated at (100 WPC), just to get me by. The speakers sounded okay with the shelf system but really sounded flat. To make a long story short, I now have a Denon receiver cranking out around (140 WPC) and WOW!!! Huge difference. If you are planning on buying these speakers and do not have a receiver or amp capable of at least (120WPC) I would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere. You will most likely be dissapointed, because the more power you feed these guys the better they sound.2) The bass factor of these speakers is relative. I have read many of the reviews posted here and have found that most people who gave these speakers a low rating was based on them lacking bass response. Therefore I will say this, if you are a lover of ridiculous bass, the kind that is often found in hard rap then I would say these speakers are not for you.They are not going to thump like a pair of Cerwin Vega 15" subs. However, with that being said these speakers are very capable of producing large amounts of rich, clean bass. To be more specific these speakers really are excellent at projecting the lower frequency drum sounds which, being a drummer for more than twelve years I can contest that many speakers, even the really expensive ones,have a hard time bringing the drums to the forefront of the mix!If you love jazz, blues & classical then look no further.However,going back to the first point, it really depends on power!! If you want these speakers to produce clear tight bass, be ready to feed them power! The bass response which was produced from my Kenwood shelf system and the response from my Denon is night and day!Overall I would highly recommend theses speakers to anyone wanting to enrich their system with a "full spectrum" sound. I have heard some very top-end speakers such as, Klipsch, Polk Audio, Boston Acoustics,Cerwin Vega and many others over the years, and I can say with confidence that the tonal quality of these speakers is very hard to match. With that being said there are some other brand speakers on the market capable of delivering this type of sound but, if you are like me you do not have $5000 to invest in a speaker. Additionally I should mention, I do have a dedicated sub woofer that picks up the bottom spectrum of 30hz nicely and together with the Bose 901 speakers makes for a very lively sound!!
I bought the INNO a month ago in spite of all of the negative reviews. IT'S TERRIBLE. The battery life lasts only a few hours of playing time. When the unit is powered down it still drains the battery. I cannot use the INNO on consecutive nights without charging the battery. The reception is garbage if you live in the city/suburb. Mounting it is the only solution(Which make the "portable xm" a joke). I was also suckered into buying this because of the record feature. Although it works great, it lacks memory space. And on top of that you cant transfer the files to another device such as your computer. Computers cant read xm files. BAD ITEM, STAY AWAY!!!
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!
My two year old absolutely loves these head phones. They have them in great colors. She is proud to have them. They are durable. They have been threw a beating and they hold on and work just as well as they did the first day we got them. They are just the right size for a small child's head. They adjust to size so they will grow with any child, They even fit me! You can't go wrong with these head phones.
You can never have too many compactflash cards. I just got a new digital camera and needed an extra card, so I decided on this one from SimpleTech after reading an article comparing different compactflash cards on DP Review. I'll probably get the Flashlink reader from Simpletech too so I can get fast those pics on my PC fast!
Although set up seems simple, I could not get it to work and ended up returning it (I have a Macbook Pro OS X 10.5).
This little gizmo is great. It works just as described and totally removes my shaky hands from blurring up the photos.really comes in handy for the zoomed in photos that always blur!!!Sharp clear photos are better photos!!! and this remote really helps.
I have had two problems with this card that may or may not affect others. I had an old version of Mapsource that did not recognize the 64MB cards. A call to customer service pointed me to a free update. I had difficulty with the card in my unit. The unit was acting very flaky. A call to Garmin customer service resulted in getting a in Warranty repair for an old unit. Some specific older units (the StreetPilot Colormap) do not properly handle cards with greater than 16MB capacities.Why didn't I rate 5 stars? It take 4 hours to load the card over a serial link. The USB programmer is a bit pricy but would really make life much easier. I think for my needs I can get by without it. If you need program the card often you will want it for sure.
Decided on this unit after wearing out a 60C geocaching over several years. The electronic compass on the 60CSx takes a bit of getting used to after years with a satellite-based compass, but I've been quite pleased with the unit overall. The memory card feature for storing maps is a huge improvement over previous GPS models that I've used; I bought a 2 GB card to go with this, and now have street maps for the eastern half of the US, with plenty room for more.Interestingly, my unit came with a 128 MB card rather than the 64 MB card listed in the product description.
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 also own Logitech optical mause.Difference between this twomauses is not in electronics or even feel.Difference is how theyare moving on the same surface.Logitech is sticky.Explorer gooooosoooooooo easy.Secret lie in four pads under mouse.Easy movingmean here PRECISION.All other things are similar.Explorer havetwo extra buttons but I thing it take some time before my handuse to them.
The product is good and I am very satisfied with it. It work just like original and I have no problems encountered so far.
Using this product I upgraded from 1G of RAM to 4G. The product worked great and I noticed an immediate increase in the speed of my computer, both online and off. I am very happy with the product and would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase it for their computer. The only negative thing I have to say about the purchase is that it took a full week and a half to receive it by mail, so if you're in a rush, you may want to spring for the extra postage.
My CPU + stock fan would overheat alot. I had used the free crap that came on the bottom of the heat sink, and it didn't work. Rebounded the same fan with some of this paste instead, and average temp under load went down by about 8 degrees Celsius. Good buy.
After having an experience with slow startup speeds (and actually freezing a computer) with the 1GB Cruzer Micro with U3, I feel compelled to write this negative review. The mere existence of a software layer to access the flash drive defeats the main purpose of existence of flash drives: a fast and higlhly compatible interface. Any hidrance to this convenience makes the device a liability. I work at an educational institution wher I am responsibel for organizing presentation sessions in which speakers often bring their presentations in a flash drive. As a matter of policy, we will not allow speakers to plug in to our computers devices that run any kind of software in the background.
As a person who is basically computer illiterate, it came as a great pleasure to learn that this router could be set up and put into full use in just a matter of minutes. The first rate customer service department was able to help me with a few minor questions and was knowledgeable about all aspects of the product. Once up and running, I can use my computer everywhere in my 2004 square foot house, including the basement and my screened porch. This product is a real life saver.
Dose not work well out in the country and the buttons are so small for my husband to work with. It was used twice and finally just put it back in the box on the closet shelf.
works great on my Toshiba M35X-S114. took out a 256mb and put in this 1000mb. runs much faster. easy to install. just need 1 more and it will max out my computer. upgrading was way cheaper than buying new machine just to surf the net.
One of the biggest questions that I had when I was trying to decide between GPS units was, just how much map data will each GPS hold? From a total newbie to GPS standpoint when they said that 23 Mb will hold a lot of data I didn't know how much was "a lot". Well from the Mapsend Topo Software (1:100,000 scale) you can fit all of Utah (including that little patch of wyoming thats included when you draw a square around UT, and 2/3 of Arizona in 23 Mb. That includes full topographic data and all the points of interest. Some have said that the topographic software doesn't contain very many trails. It's true, but the topo data is of the greatest worth since you can upload routes outlining your custom trails. Since the topo maps are digital you can zoom in mroe than what you could visually see so you can get distinction of the topography in particularly steep areas. Some of the points of interest like summits can be pretty close to where they're supposed to be topographically, or from what I've seen up to 1/5 of a mile off in the topo software. A comparison of the street map where I live compared to the GPS coordinates put me within 0.03 miles of the actual location, so I'm assuming that if the street data is close, then the topo data should be as well. The inaccuracy of the points of interest are a different story.After a couple hours of playing around with it I'm very satisfied with my decision. The unit is fast and very responsive. It displays a high amount of data quickly, and pans and refreshes the onscreen data acceptably.
Easily set up and after a month we have not had to reset at all. After almost 4 years the router started dropping the WIFI signal. The problem is the customer support. Rather than assisting me in making sure the router was bad he offers to sell me a service call and then if he can not fix it he will give me so much off the price of a new one (not of course the full price of the service call). Lousy customer service. I am changing my review from a 5 to a 2 just because of the cheesy way the product support behaved.
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.....
The icy blue color gives it a great look. I like having the volume controle next to the headphones. The only problem that I have with it is that the headphones are a bit fragle. The part that keeps the ear pice in place snapped off on both sides.
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!
This radio is a good deal. It compares to my RCA globetrotter that gets good am reception. The performance is better then the radioshack 20-125 whitch has synthesyzer or display noise whitch sucks not to mention that it mutes while scanning so if your blind do knot get this radio. The sangean is easy to use and if connected to a fence with wire shortwave performance gets even better. Becarfull with the tuning becuss it can break[mine did] so i ordered another one. Grait radio sangean!
I've been shopping around for a few days for a USED pre-version 5 WRT54G and still can't believe I can get one NEW here for less. The WRT54GL is essentially the WRT54G version 4. This is a great deal. Buy it and flash it with Tomato, DD-WRT or whatever premium firmware you like. I personally like Tomato for my simple setup.
Looks and fits great on the s230.
This fits very nicely over the 2nd gen Nano and makes it easy to clip to my belt when doing things around the house or running through the airport.
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 started having connection issues with this card about a month ago and it finally died today. I would stay away.
Arctic Silver 5, the only way to go. Doing an awesome job of keeping my AMD 1090T running cold (35c or less) mated to a Hyper Cooler 212plus.If you need to keep your cool, look no farther.
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.
The manufacturer web site says it includes both transmitter and receiver units. http://www.araneusa.com/he-avs5811.html But does it?
I bought them 3 years ago and still love them. Our son lost one of the rubber earpieces and I didn't know where I put the rest so I bought some off ebay for a few dollars. That's the only problem I've ever had with them and I use them pretty much everyday.
A word of warning:** You must use a genuine Sony brand InfoLithium battery with any Sony camcorder **If you've shopped around, you may have run across some off-brand FP-90's that are a fraction of the price of the Sony brand - that's because they're Chinese-made knock-offs that are kind-of sort-of InfoLithium compatible, and they only work as they should perhaps 50% of the time. Reviews of these batteries report them working fine one minute and not at all the next, sometimes working fine for days and then stopping, sometimes requiring the camera being turned on and off several times, etc. Skip the hassle and buy this actual Sony product, I paid only $72 from an Amazon Marketplace Seller.The FP90 is certainly large on a modern camcorder battery scale, though 1 3/4" deep doesn't sound like much, it does make my DCR-HC36 resemble a sub-compact car hauling a couch. No one will mistake this for being a slight battery. I personally find the extra mass helps balance and steady the camcorder.Manufacturer claims of battery life are usually overblown, but I'm still pleasantly surprised at the 4+ hours I can get from this battery. This is hours longer than any stock/included battery, and more than adequate for recording an entire one-hour MiniDV tape. High-capacity batteries are best charged overnight, so I'm not sure what the charge time is, only that it's ready to go in the morning.Overall, the FP90 is big in every way, and worth the price of admission. Five stars for Sony's marathon battery.
These work great and are a good deal after rebate
After reading numerous reviews about this microphone, I felt pretty confident in placing my order. I placed my trust in the right product. Shipping was fast, the package safe, my microphone arrived undamaged, and has excellent quality in recording voice. As far as singing, I am not too sure about the quality, but it's fine for me! The stand also works great, and the shaft of the mic. doesn't slide when I put it in a certain area. Once a adjust the microphone to the angle I need, it stays there. The distance and voice level are completely normal, I don't need to shout or whisper, I don't need it touching my lips or stand 3 feet away from it. Great microphone, good for Skype, ooVoo, commentating, all sorts of fun things. Great microphone for a great price! You should definatly pick this one up!
How this speaker set got discontinued is beyond me. I got the order 4 days earlier then expected (on a FRIDAY) set these babys up, luckily they are not spring clips, they are binding posts which is a plus.SOUND= AWSOME, alot better then teh Rm75 , 85 imo.The set came with mount brackets, all you need is anchors & teh screw for it,I use 16 guag speaker wire, its metal (not like those plastic RM 75/85 /95 speakers they make now)I really pushed the sound and never had an issue. I am very tempted to buy more of the Rm101 (single driver) for my bed bedroom set up, these babys are the bomb, everyone who hears em think I paid over $1k, then I tell em I paid under $400, they want a set too. Xbox 360 & PS3 are rediculous, let alone Blue ray. they have some stability and compared to most speakers that fel fragile, these bad boys feel durable. This is my first post and I am a proud owner of the RM20 5.1 speakers.
Pluses:- Long recording time- Three mic's mean decent stereo capture or directional pickup- You can use rechargable batteries and charge them while they're in the recorder (for example when you connect the recorder to a PC to transfer files).- Decent app for transferring files. Helpful for transcriptions, you can control playback while you are entering text.- Solid constructionMinuses- Perhaps too many controls and functions for this "type" of recorder- Requires dedicated app to transfer audio to a PC and convert it to a usable formatObservationsThis is a good recorder for recording lectures or meetings; anything where your primary concern is the audio content. It's not so good for music, interviews, podcasts, or anything where you want to preserve the quality of the audio.That said, and as is often said about cameras, the best one is the one you will have with you. This is a recorder that can easily fill that bill.
i've used different types of metal tweeters before but these sound great like no other that ive used and they offer a wide variaty of mounting options
Imam Feisal speaks for all Muslims who find themselves defending their religion. His moderate voice is consistent with the philosophical basis of Islam. His approach and vivid examples provide Muslims with a framework to best articulate how Islam and the West are not only compatible but also made for each other.This is also a must read for anyone whose impressions of Islam have been formed through the events and coverage of the last few years. Many are perplexed by the seeming inconsistency of terror "in the name of Islam" and our leaders' statements such as &quot;Islam is a religion of Peace.&quot; Without addressing the 'expert analysis' given full reign in the media to besmirch Islam, this book effectively discredits those theories. By identifying the common threads between West &amp; Islam, the 'us vs. them' thoughts dissolve.This should serve as the foundation of reconciliation and peace between Islam and the West.
I bought this to replace a router of another brand that died after 2 years. This was a hassle to set up, requiring that I search out an alternate method of set-up by searching through multiple pages on cisco's website since the accompanying disk did not have the proper support for my system. If I weren't capable of following instructions, I would have given up after popping the installation CDROM in my computer. Now, every now and then the router and the cable modem don't get along and even when the cable modem is on correctly, I have to reset both to get my computer to recognize that I have more than a local network connection. Goofy stuff like that only happened previously when I had a power outage. Now I can walk away from my computer and find this scenario at least 3 times a week. I have to move in the near future and really have no problem tossing this router and getting a more user friendly version.
Great product. I am enjoying it very much. Plenty of room for all kinds of media. I would recommend this product to anyone. Easy to use. I mow lots of lawns and it makes the job go faster.
I needed a usb to serial port cable, as most new computer no longer haveserial ports, to complete installation of the weather station. The cablewas priced right, arrived quickly and works great.
after I moved much of my data to drives on two of these devices, one stopped working altogether (the software does not recognize the drives), and one of the two drives on the second one also is not recognized.
I live in a very dusty city, and mouse cleaning was a weekly (if not daily) portion of my computer-related life. On a whim, I bought this mouse when they first came out (in Colombia) over 3 years ago. Haven't looked back since, I even gave one to my girlfriend because she kept threatening me to steal mine. On the down side, this mouse is for righties only, lefties have to settle for the normal Micorosoft Intellimouse without all the extra buttons (all 2 of them).Tracking in the device is wonderful, it seems to work nicely in all types of games, and when I go to gaming parlours I miss the programmability of the extra two buttons (reload, use, anyone?)I'd heartily reccomend it.
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.
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.
The pink Saitek Keyboard & Mouse Combination was exactly what my 6 year old granddaughter wanted and it is working great. However, Amazon did not deliver within the two days for which I paid a higher delivery price. It took Amazon five days to deliver. Paying the extra money for a fast delivery was a rip off.
The above radio is very practicle in that it alarms only for the county or counties you select which could endanger you if a weather system hit your area. The sound of a bell ringing at the beginning, is important to gain your attention. I'm very pleased with the operation of this unit.R Rudd
This is my fourth camera from the Canon Powershot line, I use the high end SLR Canons professionally but carry a small camera with me for that once-in-a-life time shot that might appear; typically I use one of the Canon Powershot line as the software is familiar to me and they're rugged. I used the S40 for a year, the S50 for a month or so, and then the Powershot Pro1, all excellent cameras for their intentions.However, the SD300 will run rings around all of them, pointedly it has the instant on and instant auto-focus and immediate shooting that pros demand, but get only with the high-end SLR cameras, features that are sorely missing from the Powershot line. The digital lag problem, typical in low end cameras, culminated in the Powershot Pro1 wherein the camera is un-useable for motion shots or in poor light (it's still-life capabilities are excellent though). Now Canon has stuck their high end DIGIC processor and software in this cellphone-tiny Elph, since it has the same processor as the 20D, it feels closer to it in performance than it does to the rest of the Powershot line; indeed this is the first Powershot to have such a processor: It shoots sport-photo fast, ie 5 frames at full resolution every two seconds with enough of a buffer to get a dozen or so shots before it slows down, each shot appears immediately on its large screen, another first. It has an onscreen 9 point focusing (with green squares) that is user modifiable for the person-in-the-corner shot. The flash is so good it should be an attachment: shoots six different ways depending upon light conditions. My large hands had no trouble at all with the buttons, biggest problem I anticipate is forgetting its in my pocket and sending it through the laundry, its that thin!Now for the feature that none of the high end Canons have, including the multi-thousand dollar digital SLR line, and the other Powershots can only approximate: a 60 fps movie mode, Holy Cow! Shooting good quality slow motion movies with this credit-card-with-a-lens, what a hoot, it also shoots normal speed 30 fps for a 640x480 movies of surprising liquid-like evenness, there is no jerking even with rapidly moving objects. So not only is it a stand by still camera, if you are a film maker who needs a light weight movie camera around for that once-in-a-lifetime scene stick this one in your wallet. Home run for Canon.
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.
I bought this for my daughter to use while skyping and she loves it! Very easy to set up windows 7 picked it up within a few seconds and she was ready to use it. Voice transfer is clear and the stable base allows her to use it without worrying about it falling over or moving. Perfect for this application.
I recovered my data easily, nice product!!I accidently dropped my external hard drive and it stopped working, I didn't know whether the IDE USB connector is at fault or HDD itself or both. When I connected my HDD to this new enclosure, it worked and I could recover my valuable data!!
I've never rated any item on here without buying it and owning it for a while.I've owned Nomad Jukebox, iPOD, classic CM800, rio riot, samsung cd-yepp, samsung yepp and now this .. SlimX. You can consider me a pro on MP3 stuff hehe.Pros:1. Excellent sound quality. Add better headphones though. The ones that come with it are those tiny plug in your ear types, which for me donot produce enough bass. I've connected sony MDR-V250's.2. Doesn't skip.3. Yea it's small but to me thats just cosmetic.4. Thoughtful navigation features, impressive LCD, and a visualization the LCD.Cons.1. LCD is smaller than I had expected. 2cm by 1 cm. Thats tiny.2. Font size is ultra small. I have good eyes, but even for me the font size is too small.3. When scrolling thru songs, if your file names are long, the irritating delay in the start of the scroll, and the slow scroll speed makes it a pain to search thru the songs.4. I haven't still found a way to search for songs by name. (Maybe there is a way).Overall .. a great mp3/cd player.
After much work, I cannot get this to work with my configuration. I have a Mac Mini with a Intel GMA950 board, the video card is DVI-I not DVI-D, however, at any resolution, I tried at least 100 different ones, each with refresh rate variations, and cannot get sync with my Samsung 1080i CRT TV. I imagine the cable is working correctly, but not for me.
Used to extend the length of my x-arcade stick. works like a charm. Very cheap price and product arrived quickly.
The sound coming out of these phones are excellent, good for electronic and rock music. Clear bass and mids. The unfortunate thing is that the rubber glued to the buds eventually lose their grip and begin peeling off after over a ear or 2's use. The sound quality is much better than Sure's SE110, and half the price. The rubber tips do a decent isolation job for the price. You will still hear subway noise, but it'll be 7-15% less bothersome compared to earphones that don't go in your ear.
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.
I bought this with the intention of sending one of the DVI ports from my nVidia GTX 560Ti video card to a Hauppauge PVR to record game footage. I know that DVI to component is testy and doesn't work in all cases so I bought this on a whim, but unfortunately I can confirm that it does not work with this setup. Still exploring options that will work with this video card.
I like almost everything about this product. I wish the battery life were a little longer. I love that it is lightweight and holds my ENTIRE CD collection (which is not small by any means).I'm not a big fan of the fact that one must play defense when syncing new songs/videos to it. It is rather easy for someone who isn't paying attention to accidentally and permanently erase all the content from the iPod (or rather from iTunes and subsequently the iPod), and that particularly sucks if one has transferred all one's CDs to the iPod/iTunes and then sold/tossed out the original CDs. You gotta be careful!What's also neat is that the iPod comes with a pre-loaded trivia game. The movie trivia game has a few errors in it (text, not program) but the MUSIC trivia game is pretty cool in that the clues and questions are about the songs in your iPod library. You are being quizzed on how well you know your favorite music! Pretty neat!
This is the ideal TV for a small kitchen. If you can bring the coaxial cable near an electrical Outlet at the wall, you may use the mounting kit provided to hide the outlets with this 7" LCD TV. Looks great.TV has nice features like portability (car adapter and battery pack) and remote control.Sound is good enough, image is great with external antenna, not so good with the internal one. I do not recommend using it indoors if you do not use cable, satellite or DVD outputs (RCA jacks) or external antenna.I am very happy with this TV.*************update*****************This little TV has everything, and It was used as a kitchen TV for a few months, as mentioned. For the price, it looked like a real bargain.The problem is that it stopped working after a really few hours of use (less than 300 I think) and of course after the warranty period. My advise is that if you want to use it as a everyday TV, go for a recognized quality brand.
I bought two of these, and within a year both had broken. I was able to get a replacement for one of them, but recently the USB connection on the new one stopped working. Now I can play files, but can't change what's on the player.Even before the players broke I wasn't very fond of them. The battery life wasn't anywhere near 10 hours, and the toggle switch has a weird sensitivity -- I was constantly over or undershooting the mark with it. The voice recorder worked okay when I spoke directly into it.Of course, the low price is pretty impressive for all the features. If only those features actually worked!
This product was recommended to me to be purchase with my Hitachi camrecorder, but it doesn't fit the product. Not please at all.
As the review title says, this is a pretty good buy insofar as quality. It was somewhat of a necessity for me because I wanted to dual boot Windows XP and Vista--the free Ubuntu Linux partitioning tool would not work on one of my computers, so I had to consider other options. Rather than purchase a third-party partitioning tool to be used once and never again, I decided to buy a second hard drive, which in the case of the WD1600JSRTL ended up costing only a little more than the partitioning software.So far, I have had no problems. Installation was about as easy as my HP m7640n Media Center PC allows--it's a tight fit, but that's not Western Digital's fault. Your individual results will vary in this capacity, though the actual act of fitting the SATA and power connectors is not terribly difficult. That having been said, the end of the connector that connects to the drive fits somewhat tightly and requires a little force to be properly inserted. After physical installation, it's simply a matter of powering up the computer, installing the included software, and then configuring the drive in the manner of your choosing.Configuring the drive as a boot device is a little less than intuitive, though; somehow I ended up screwing up my boot order and making my copy of Windows XP MCE unbootable. But such is life; I guess I'm stuck with Vista now, good or bad. I strongly encourage those reading this review to research the topic of installing an OS on a second hard drive very thoroughly before performing this action. It's probably a simple thing I did to end up in the situation that came about, but I don't want it to happen to anybody else.It is in fact much easier to configure the drive to serve as information storage. Simply select that option using the included software, and the drive will quickly be recognized and formatted however you wish.As far as price/performance, though the drive itself offers pretty good performance, it's a little pricey when one considers the cost-per-gigabyte. This comes out to about fifty-six cents per gigabyte, which is not particularly cost effective. However, higher capacity hard drives cost somewhat-to-considerably more than the WD1600JSRTL, even if their cost-per-gigabyte is lower. So if you're in the market for an inexpensive hard drive for light to medium storage and/or need a second drive to dual boot two operating systems, then the WD1600JSRTL is worth a look.
I have no idea why but it will be working fine then suddenly cut out and then a moment later back in. i have to have the gain on my mixer almost all the way up before it works, somehow there seems to be a threshold before it can even start to pick up. I didn't see a listing for cord length but it's too short for comfort with karaoke and the cord seems thin and flimsy. Mic itself is very cheap and flimsy feeling.
The only reason I would recommend the Canon over this camera is the optical zoom. 4x really makes a difference. I personally think the Canon's ISO is better than the Casio's DSP, but that's kind of being nit-pickey. The Canon was faster for me as well, but I know choice of memory card is a huge factor there. This really is a good camera, and the Best Shot settings and White Balance settings are definitely better than the any of the Canon's settings (because Canon has like 10 vs. Casio's 34). If you've got the extra $100, I would definitely look at the Canon, or hold off until Casio comes out with a 4x optical zoom.
This receiver and controller replaced and old Radio Shack controller. It works perfectly. I have the receiver cube in the bedroom and the emitter in the front room where the Direct TV box is and it does the jub with no problems
The manufacturers of another, more expensive, 30 meter wireless keyboard refused to comment on whether their product could send a signal through walls. I can use my Grandtec from a room that is about 60 feet away, and seperated by two exterior walls. It is lightweight and yet stable/well balanced. I like the mouse. It is better than any I have ever used on a laptop keyboard. It is big enough to guide with two fingers, which increases its precision and ease of use.
All I can say is "WOW!". I bought this product for hundreds under the retail price. I was almost expecting it to be used or maybe damaged for the price I got it at. To my surprise, the TV was brand new and fully functional. I'd recommend the Sharp Aquos line to anybody who wants great high-definition detail with outstanding service length. A must buy!
Needed an adapter to get this to work, but now that I have it together, it works very welll
Like other reviewers, I purchased this keyboard for use with a home theater system. Surprised that Sony doesn't offer a Bluetooth keyboard to go with the PlayStation3 (yet), I did some research and settled on this RF unit as the best stopgap solution.Unlike the other reviewers, though, I have had no problem with the RF signal fading in and out. Admittedly, I don't use the keyboard all that much, but whenever I do I am always impressed by how well it functions. It reliably wakes from sleep and functions as advertised with only occasional missed keystrokes. The integrated trackball is a big plus -- no separate mouse to clutter up your living room coffeetable just for scrolling/navigating.Your mileage may vary, but at 12-15 feet away from the PS3/TV my unit works like a champ.While its design is nowhere near as nice as that of the new ultra-thin aluminum Apple keyboard -- and its appearance is not very impressive (hey, its a keyboard!) -- at least it is ergonomic and comfortable to use. The rounded corners are nice, and the keys have a decent tactile quality.All in all, I'm surprised to be this pleased with it, given the knocks it has taken from other reviewers. Not a bad deal.
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.
I use a Canon i9900 Photo printer that loves ink, I use over 100 tanks a year and have tried the "off Brands" they all work,but I do not trust the life expectancy of the off brands. Canon inks always give me the vibrant colors that I want in my photos, and I beleive that the colors will last for a long long time: Ed Mallek
I've had these speakers for a couple of years now. They are surprisingly well-amplified and good sounding. Each speaker accepts eight (8) C batteries, which give it enough power to be quite loud. The batteries also last quite a while. Each speaker also has a hefty power supply, which is NOT a &quot;wall wart&quot; (yay)! The black box is in the middle of the power cable. Advent didn't wimp out on the power.The utility of these wireless speakers is great. You can take them anywhere you are, and hear the stereo. Range is about 100ft or more, and less through walls (even less through brick).A switch on each speaker allows it to play the left channel, the right channel, or monaural (a mix of left and right). This makes it possible for you to use the speakers in stereo pairs, or as independent monaural speakers. Very versatile!The only caveat is that if you live in an apartment complex, you may get interference from cordless phones. The transmitter is tunable, so you can usually avoid the interference. If you think of these speakers as FM radios, and expect similar performance, you won't be disappointed. But if you are deeply annoyed by occasional interference, I'd stick with long wires.These speakers are one of the few products I happily use every day. Great for bringing the music to places that would be hard to reach otherwise.
Running two 24" displays from my Macbook Pro, requiring a lot of work from the graphics chip. Before I bought this device, the laptop fan came on within a few minutes and screamed away continuously until I put the machine to sleep.This Zalman cooler came yesterday. I put it under the laptop, plugged it into a USB port, and fired it up. Since then, no laptop fan, even running the Zalman on its lowest setting.It's not totally silent, unfortunately. The highest fan setting is quite noticeable, though still much quieter than the laptop fan. But on a low setting it's quiet enough that people in offices with other background noise probably won't hear it at all. (My office is in my house, and very quiet.)The other drawback is that it runs constantly while plugged in. You have to turn it off manually, or disconnect its USB cable.
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.
The Tripp Lite Firewire 6 feet 800 cable works perfectly!I just bought a Mac Pro. and since it doesn't come with a 400 firewire port I wouldn't be able to use my motu 828mkII audio interface. The Tripp Lite cable solved that problem since it is a 400-800 firewire cable converter. It is working Great!
Quality sound. Rather sensitive touch control that takes a bit of getting used to. Ear phones are single size and drop out easily - hence only a 4*. Nicely compact & solid - you know its in your pocket and it does not feel fragile. For a novice-computer person the software is not too difficult to instal. Overal - a good buy.
This does what is supposed to do. I replaced my blown stock Dell PSU with this one and the computer works perfectly.
Works so much better than the cobra that it replaced, less false alarms and on the open road it alerts with ample notice to safely slow down.
This remote is just what I needed. It controls my machines and is intuitive. Plugs easily into the computer - works with my Mac, which is always of concern. It took a few tries to get it just right, but that was mostly because I wasn't sure what I needed it to do (my HDTV came without a remote at all, so I was starting from less than scratch). Very easy to plug back into the computer for tweaking and updates; I have mine set to "Play DVD", "Play Xbox 360", "Watch TV", and "Watch my TV". That last one has the tv turn on and open the OnDemand menu. Depending on the tv you have, you can assign aspect ratios to each action - "Play DVD" sets the TV to widescreen, while "Watch TV" returns it to standard 4:6. You can even choose actions for the Xbox360 to perform - I used it to play DVDs as well, so selecting "PLay DVD" on the remote had it go directly to the disc, while "Play Xbox360" opened the dashboard.Give yourself time to flip through the instructions, play around with the computer page, and then test out what you've downloaded onto the remote. It's not just plug-and-play, since you have to tell it what you want, but it's almost that simple.Note: 5-second delay is a long time! (You can program a stream of actions, with time delays. For example, one of my actions turns on the tv, delay, changes aspect ratio, delay, then turns to OnDemand. The delay allows the TV and cable box to process all of the signals coming at it, and you can choose between 2 and 5 second delays)
Just in time for the Super Bowl (can we say that here?), I picked up this set at BJs for $1898. I took it home and hooked it up to a STB. No picture. After an hour of fooling with the cables and the remotes, I got it working. I should have tried the CableCard, it would have probably been easier. I did not purchase an expensive HDMI cable, but used the five standard cables that were supplied free by Cablevision (3 video and two audio leads).Once the set was on, WOW! The HD picture is fantastic. I watched the NJ Nets beat the Pistons at the Meadowlands on YES HD and you could see the grain in the wood floor. The detail is that amazing. Colors are crisp and bright. Regular signals that were "stretched" by my STB looked good. Text could be read clearly across the screen. HD channels look absolutely spectacular. The speakers are OK, but you will probably want to mate a nice surround sound system with a great tv like this.While LCD sets are getting better, you still can't beat plasma for brightness and viewing angles. I have my screen setup in a large room and the picture looks fine from all angles. The free desktop stand is a nice feature and it was easy to mount the set with two people. While some people feel that plasma sets will not last, the average screen is rated for 25,000 hours. Do a little match and you will see that should last you a dozen years or more. For commercial purposes, like message screens in airports and public buildings, plasma displays and used almost exclusively. That convinced me. One look at the picture on this screen, and you will be convinced as well.update 08/09/08This set is still working fine and has migrated from my living room to the master bedroom. Not needing a second HD set top box, I asked Brighthouse to install a CableCARD. It took a little work, but the card is working fine and saving me $4 a month over the STB rental. The CableCARD does not permit purchase of movies or ppv. That's OK with me.update 09/20/12Four years later and this set is still working great. I have a CableCard from Brighthouse that works on almost all the channels that I subscribe to.
I bought this unit for a trip to the Washington DC area and a trip to the mountains in W. North Carolina and on to Savannah. Overall I am pleased with the performance. One address that we entered for Arlington, VA it could not locate. At other times it didn't know where the address was located on a street when the address was new. In the first case, we knew an address that was close and we knew how to find the address from that point. In the second case, it was a simple task of looking for the name of the business as we drove down the street. The Garmin worked very well in taking us through a maze of twisting streets to our location. On the freeway it would warn which side of the road to exit or which lanes to be in for a split. The MSN service worked well for traffic congestion in metro areas and we didn't use the service for gasoline prices. The blue tooth would not work with our LG phones.Garmin n&uuml;vi 680 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Although not the cheapest unit available I picked this Eforcity Adapter for its excellent build quality. It also accepts US 3 prong (ground) plugs, which many adapters will not handle (some only the US 2 prong polarized plug), So be careful. Also be careful and be sure that the device you are using it with can handle the UK electrical requirements which are 220 volts, 50 cycles. This adapter does not convert UK voltage to US voltage. You have to buy a CONVERTER, not an ADAPTER to do that. All in all a very well made product for less than 10 dollars delivered. It will keep my laptop running nicely during my extended stay in the UK.
I researched the heck out of back packs, after reading rave reviews for the Tamrac 5574 I had to have it. It was right in my price range and all of my gear fits in it nice and snug.I was very impressed with how durable, water resistant, and roomy this back pack is.A great buy.In my bag I fit a:Nikon D40x with battery grip and 55-200 nikkor lens70-300 nikkor lens18-55 nikkor lensNikon SB-600 speed flashbox of lens filtersall of my chargers and cablesall of my lens cleaning kitsfour sd memory cards in the front pouch mem card holders. Which kept me from having to purchase a separate mem card holder.my monopod on one sideand my tripod on the other side.
Its a bulk package so it doesnt come in its original package. BUT thats a good thing for consumers like myself who hate opening plastic packaging and dont want to pay a lot for shipping. Everything is new and placed in its proper case which you get if you were to buy it new. The memory card comes with an adapter that is just as new and useful. Thank you!
Just wall mounted it several days ago. Pictures are superb, sound in contrast to few reports, is excellent as far as I can tell. Once the cable box is setup properly, the HD picture is just superb. The remote that came with the unit could not control my JVC mini DVD/receiver and the cable box. But I managed to get one Harmony remote that came free from Amazon with this unit and managed to rid of cable and TV remote and works OK.Only minor issue is that sometimes top of the picture has a small line that flickers on some stations, have not figured out if it is a particular station etc. I am not sure if I should upgrade to a latest firmware. Overall this unit is excellent.gychang
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.
The thing that bothered me most about this monitor is the dead pixels. I never knew such a problem existed until I bought this monitor. I get a new one about every month, and boy is it annoying. The picture is crisp and clear and has very little ghosting, but you will have to replace it in a year or less. I am shopping for a new monitor right now, and I am avoiding Envision products.
Love they quality and this one is of the same high quality as I expected. Like the way it is packaged also--simple and pro.
Amazon was the only place the film could be purchased.Kodak did not even carry it anymore. The film works great.
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.
im an aspiring photographer.. i love it.. and it helps me when i am shooting children..especially toddlers.. YIPPIEEEEE!!!
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 needed a financial calculator for college and most would cost 30 - 40 dollars. I looked one up at Amazon and got it for only 22 dollars. Fully functional and comes in handy during my business classes.
I read the other reviews warning about the unreliability of this product, but decided to take my chances because the price was so low, and because I generally have good luck with consumer electronics. I tend to be pretty careful, and you never know whether some of the other reviewers were just sloppy, or dropped their CF card in the bathtub.My camera is a PowerShot S45, with which both SimpleTech and Amazon claim the STI-CF/512 is compatible -- and it was, for the first one or two hundred shots. (Canon is less helpful, only recommending the IBM 1GB microdrive by name, which I thought was overkill.)Of course, it failed at about the worst time: while I was on vacation in London, where everything is expensive. I did not lose any of the 31 pictures I had already taken, but attempting to shoot more resulted in the message &quot;CF Card Error&quot;. Having been forewarned, I brought a backup card (a SanDisk which has lasted more than two years without a single problem), but that was only 64MB.Reformatting the card does not help, and it exhibits the same problems plugged directly into my laptop's PC Card slot with an adapter. The card is now practically worthless, and of course, I threw out the packaging after a few weeks of problem-free operation, so I'm stuck with it.Before you decide to roll the dice and buy this turkey, consider the cost of being stuck far away from home without adequate camera media. Had I to do it all over again, I would buy two SanDisk 256MB cards instead, which would be about the same price.
Great for jogging, and makes the display surprisingly unnecessary. A solid, cheap, and durable alternative for kids who might not take the necessary care with a hard-drive based iPod.(...)
I can not believe that Phillips had no idea what it was doing when it unleased this $1000 beast on an unsuspecting public.Do these errors sound familiar: ABF09B56 or DB****? Of course there's no documentation on them and customer service pretends it doesn't know what you're talking about.How do we get Phillips to recall this product and give us replacements of another model (or manufacturer) that works?
The shipping wasn't too slow - I got this less than a week ago. However, just today I noticed that my laptop I left to charge didn't charge at all! What I noticed was that the plug connecting the power brick to the wall socket was having connection troubles. Either way, this thing is now totally busted unless if I figure whether it's the brick or plug that's broken. What I noticed about this adapter was that it's also smaller than the original one I got when I bought my laptop, and for some odd reason it also gets heated up faster than my old one, which I ironically lost during a house cleaning. I wouldn't recommend this item unless if you're sure that my defect item is only one out of a hundred or so of normal products. Judging from the numerous complaints, however, I see that may not be the case.*UPDATE*They reimbursed me a new charger. Seems like I just got a defective one. The new one works fine now. It does occasionally overheat but nothing extreme. The company is pretty good with their customer service.
I bought two of these around Christmas '03. In May '04 both had problems and I started e-mailing there customer support.Each time I was told to upgrade the firmware. I would explain this was not working. Finally I called there phone (not a toll free number), and after 30 plus minutes of upgrading the firmware again I was told to send in the player and $59.95 for each player to get a refurbished model.Let's see, I pay for the phone call, I pay for shipping, send them $120.00.No Thanks STAY AWAY FROM RIO
This printer isnt worth the money as it can often get damaged during shipping. I recomend its bigger brothers from HP as my 2110 performs wonderfully.
As of this writing, the feature as advertised in the box is simply not available. Perhaps one would be able to share files over the internet in the next firmware upgrade.
Much like paulandjulchen, I received my first unit and it was defective. Would not recognize any discs. Made the return and Amazon shipped out a replacement right away with 2 day shipping. It seems like quality control might not be a top priority at Norcent. But the second one arrived and worked as promised.It's a basic player, small footprint, lots of plastic. But when it works, it works as advertised and plays my cdrs and mpegs too. We thought a $... VCR a while back was a great deal, this is even better. If you are just looking for an entry level DVD player and don't need all the bells and whistles, this is a good first step into the world of DVD. Our one seems to play fine through the VCR so not sure whether Macrovision is enabled or not. There are various hacks online to edit various functions of the player but it sounds like it is hit and miss.Added 09/03 - three months later.Ours is still working fine. It gets used every day to play kids DVDs. AsIt also plays VCDs and mpeg files but not DivX. Some other reviews mention that you can only turn the unit on and off by the button on the machine. That is true but you can put it into standby mode via the remote.Final update 02/05This DVD player died the other day. Well beyond the warranty so I opened it up and took a look and it appears a couple of capacitors leaked and are dead on one of the boards. It has been a great DVD player and probably saw service just about every day. For the price we paid, I can't complain too much. RIP.
I have a PS3 bought in Singapore that does not have a universal power supply. So I wanted a 240v to 110v step down transformer to use it here in US.This transformer is very easy to use. It can be used as a step up or a step down transformed which makes it very useful. I am using it successfully to run my 240v PS3 regularly. So far it has worked great.
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.
We haven't had it long enough to see how long the batteries last, but it sounds great and works great. The ones I saw at the local stores all had VERY low reviews online, so I shelled out and bought this one as a gift. GOOD MOVE.
Wow! Was that cheap! I replaced the Panasonic Super Tuner in my golf cart with a new one for just over $50.00. I can't believe it was perfect, new and easy to order. Thanks Amazon.
No doubt you are reading this review for one of two reasons. Either you've had an interest in buying a digital camera for quite awhile and can't decide which one....or perhaps you're one of those kind souls here who reads my reviews when you come across them. Either way, I'm VERY glad you've clicked through because I've got a bold statement to share with you today:The best piece of electronic equipment I've ever owned is the Sony Mavica digital camera, Model MVC-FD83. (...)Okay - now you probably want to know why I'm so infatuated with my Sony Mavica. Two words sum up the tale. Instant gratification. The magical ability to take a photo of a subject and see it immediately on a two-inch LCD screen. And then the even nicer option of taking a standard floppy disk out of the camera and immediately having access to it on a computer screen. And finally, the distinct pleasure to sending - via email - that same high quality image to a distant relative within one minute of its creation.Yes - I know that the Sony Mavica is expensive versus the competition out there. If you're into measuring megapixels - those dots that determine the quality of a digital photo - then the Sony costs twice as much as many of its competitors on that front. But the Sony has something that none of the other guys offers. No cables and no special software needed to "decode" the photo. No expensive memory flash cards. No delay from any intermediary that would prevent you from enjoying your camera - and the photos it produces.Hey - what do you intend to do with your camera? If you're a professional photographer who is planning to sell your product, then this is not your camera. If you're on a very tight budget, then this is not your camera. If you want super clear printed shots that match 35mm point and shoot cameras - probably in the 3 plus megapixel range - then this is not your camera.But if you are an average consumer with enough disposable income to indulge yourself occasionally - then this is YOUR camera. If you like to share your photos with your relatives via email - then this is YOUR camera. And if you like minimum hassle when you take and retrieve your amateur photos - then this is YOUR camera. (...)Speaking of features, this Sony has more than enough to satisfy the typical user. It features three image size settings - with a maximum of 1216 x 912. It has two resolutions - standard and fine. I've found that the standard setting delivers crisp photos on screen and does not create such large digital files for sharing. About 8 to 9 shots per floppy at the medium image size setting. The standard setting coupled with the lowest quality resolution (640 x 480) allows you to squeeze almost 20 photos on each floppy. (...) Sure is cheaper than a roll of film...and of course there's NO developing costs. (...)And the battery is rechargeable and gives you a full day of shooting if you are taking candid shots on vacation. Less if you decide to use the Sony mpeg motion picture capability built in that delivers a twenty second movie per floppy. And using the built in zoom (6x) will also drain the battery somewhat more quickly.The quality of the final photo? Superb. To an untrained eye, it is virtually impossible onscreen to denote any degradation of detail versus a 35mm shot. And using one of the online photo services like Ofoto.com produced outstanding prints from this camera. And yes - it even offers a neat self timer so you too can get into the photo.Okay, okay. You get the idea. Oh - one more thing. I took the equivalent of twenty rolls of film the first week I had this camera. More photos than I've ever taken in my life. And they were crystal clear... they printed wonderfully...and the camera itself was so easy to use that anyone I handed it to could use it within ten seconds. In fact, every person who has taken photos with it - friends, strangers, even teenagers - have uttered basically the same thing when handing it back:"Your new camera is really cool."One final time for emphasis. No ifs....and no buts. No hesitation before I type these words. This is the BEST electronics item I've ever owned.
I am using these recorders for my AP French students to record their weekly assignments. They have found it very easy to use, and we haven't had any trouble with them so far.
Es un excelente producto, no presenta ning&uacute;n problema y cumple con mis expectativas, me encanta y me gusta, lo recomiendo.
I use my Evoluent Vertical Mouse for about 6 hours per day and I've had it for 4 months now. It's great. I used to have pain along the back of my hand between my wrist and knuckles when I was mousing. Now, no pain at all. I use my mouse without a pad. Perfectly comfortable. And moving the cursor is just as precise and controllable as with my old Microsoft mouse. I tried using a pad under it, but that was a bad idea--now I use it right on the desktop.Other reviewers have commented on the tendency of the cursor to jump down a couple of lines when you click on something. That happens once or twice a day--a minor annoyance which I gladly put up with in order to be pain free.
Had a lamp go out in the church projector on Wednesday and needed a replacement by Friday. Ordered, came in on time, and worked perfect. Thanks
Just like the title says, I bought this to replace the cord that came with my GPS. The factory charger was loose in the car's power outlet and would go off and on. You would constantly be adjusting it. This was a pain and dangerous as you are driving. This charger fits nice and tight with no problems.
I got this cable in a short amount of time and it worked fine. I hooked my cable box at the desk in my bedroom to my monitor and it works fairly well.
I had to replace my old receiver. I didn't want to spent a lot but still wanted a quality receiver with power.The Sony STR-DE898 has worked extremely well for me. It has the power when I want it and sounds great. It has some of the extras if you like to customize and it has a number of preset features if I your not one to experiment. It also has more than enough hookups on the back side. I have two satelite receivers, DVD player and a HD over the air receiver hooked up and they all do well.Only negatives I have is the remote was a bit hard to set to my other units and the directions could be more discriptive. But anyone that is familar with receivers can easily figure out all the features.In short, if you want a good reciever without busting your bank, this one is for you.
This was easy to set up with my local S.A.M.E. station once I got the list from the WEB. You cannot turn the volume down on the alarm so you won't sleep through it. Works very well. I recommend it for anyone living in an area frequented by bad storms.
After reading the reviews for this product I thought this is a very nice wireless keyboard and mouse for the money. I ordered it through Amazon and it came quickly. When it arrived it was an absolute snap to set up. Just plug it in and start using it. Initially there was a lag time with typing but it seemed to correct itself and typing was instantaneous on the screen. The mouse was a bit jumpy and sensitive close to the monitor but calmed down nicely when it was moved away a bit from the screen. Everything went smooth for a couple of days. Then all of sudden the keyboard lost it's connection with the computer. None of the keys worked or they worked wrong. Shutting off the computer and rebooting the program worked but only for a short time. After each 15 minutes or so of use the keyboard would lose it's connection again requirering a reboot. Time and time again this happened. I don't know what the defect is in the keyboard but it is not something that should happen. I will call Logitech for support in the morning but if it keeps happening I will return it for a refund and buy another brand.
This card behaves slightly different under the BSD operating systems, causing a few transmission overruns, but other than that, it's a cool (temp wise) card and will do the job for now.
I love the ease of using the Zune, and of course the color. I do hope you will make more products like a docking station with speakers for it at a great price for all of us. My Daughter and I bought the same color and I bought a brown on for my son for Christmas...we love it.
I guess I am just used to using statistical and graphing calculators during my lifetime. Now that I am earning a degree in Accounting I have switched to a Financial calculator and have had no prior experience with them. It will take some getting used to if you have never used one. I have noticed that you must program the amount of decimal places. I have done work depletion problems and had a result of dollars per ton to 2 decimal places. I immediately multiplied this amount by the amount of tons mined and came up with the wrong answer. Why? I didn't realize that the answer per ton only showed 2 decimal places and it multiplied by the entire answer, not just to 2 decimal places. This threw my answer off by a small amount. Also, you need to look at the numbers you are entering, because the keypad sticks. Numerous times I have been pushing the appropriate numbers and only about 90% of them make it on to the screen on the first press. I feel that I need to hammer down on the keypad to get the numbers in on the first push. This doesn't make for quick work. My TI-84 Plus Silver Edition works like a champ and am going back to that unless I absolutely need this calculator for schedules.
I'll keep this short. This product only includes the bottom of the jewel case and not the second half, the clear cover. You've been warned. I wish I had been.
I recently purchased a PNY 512 MB Secure Digital Card from Best Buy when it was on sale for $29.99 each card. I had been given a SanDisk 256 mb card for christmas the past year, which had gone curropt. The PNY is so much better and so much cheaper for virtually the same quality or better than my old SanDisk. I would recommend this product to anybody who is fed up with SanDisk or any other high priced memory manufacturer.Steven
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.
This pair of headphones is great for using with an iPod remote. My left bud broke after less than one year with very careful use (I always used the case and placed the headphones in a padded pocket). After problems like that, I don't think I'll buy another pair as a replacement.
There aren't many choices for nautical chart software for the Garmin 76cx so I sprung for the Bluechart Americas package expecting it would cover at least a few of the 10,000 lakes up here in Minnesota. Well, they did manage to cover Superior and even Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake, but they missed a little something called the Mississippi River (at least the northern half) and the other 9,997 lakes. What's unbelievable is the unlock process. Holy cow! I can choose to unlock the Rainy Lake area for the $100+ I spent for this package but if I want Lake Superior it's another $100+!! Wow, I wasn't expecting that I would get all of the Caribbean or Lake Titicaca (Peru) for the initial price but I certainly expected they would include the only two lakes covered in Minnesota for the same price. What a colossal rip off! It's pretty rare to find blatant examples of unfair business practices in this day and age but I think this falls in that category. Incredible!
The on/off button for the radio works about 1 out of 10 times. The whole thing has a "made in china" feel to it. Do not recommend this for emergency situations. For camping on a budget, maybe.
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.
Though precise installation is required, excellent instructions are provided. Worked the first time. Very good at high speed (55MPH) and low speed too. Easy to see.
I was really enthused about this drive. However, the lack of a physical on/off power switch seemed a little bizarre when I took it out of the packaging. It came up FAT32 and I wanted compressed NTFS so I fired up disk management under Windows and started up the format. At about 5% the format "finished", it said the drive was RAW but there really wasn't a drive there. The blue lights were on. I went to re-format it and it wouldn't format. I tried to activate the partition and Windows said "unexpected error", please restart. I plugged it into another computer and it wouldn't recognize it as a hard drive. I power cycled the first machine, plugged it in, no blue light, doesn't recognize it as a hard drive. I am returning this and will not trust my data to any Western Digital "My Book" product. Good concept, very flawed execution. Don't trust your data to this product line.
This looks good and works fairly well. Not good for thick textbooks, however. Nice engineering except for the slide up-and-down function, which needs to have a way to click into different positions rather than be gravity fed, in my opinion.
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.
The bag is roomy, versatile and will hold two SLR cameras, lenses and other accessories.
I bought this recorder as a sort of security device to record sounds made during the night. It would not pick up noises, just voices. May be useful for recording lectures but for anything else I would not recommend this product at all.
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 can not believe the easy way to install and plug on my computer.The data access is very fast.I recommend this external hard drive.
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!!
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.
I tried this and AngelTrax side-by-side, and the AngelTrax (not for sale at Amazon but you can find it on eBay) is a much more versatile system. The RF Link will only broadcast the signal selected on another device, so you can't watch different programs on the primary TV and the wirelessly-connected set. AngelTrax, on the other hand, has its own TV tuner so it will broadcast any cable channel and, at the push of a button, a signal from an AV device (like digital cable or a DVD Player). The remote for the RF Link is barely functional, relying on an infrared "mouse" to send a channel change to the primary device, while the AngelTrax very effectively controls channel, power, and volume on its own tuner. Both worked fine (minimal interference) in my home in the presence of a 5.8 ghz phone and a wireless network.The RF Link is really quite inferior to the AngelTrax, and it costs more. Choose the AngelTrax.
Tried installing it on two different computers with xp professional and a Swan wireless camera system. The installation software documentation is poor. Could never get it to work. Tech support was clueless and told me it may be incompatability with swan camera setup. Im not convinced. I think it is a dated product with software that has not been updated in 4 years. Im going to take it back. The tech told me to Buy the Clover system from sams club!
I had this bag for two months now, although it has enough space to store the SLR and 3 lens, its not long lasting - just good enough for 8-10 weeks or max 2-3 trips. I had carried my camera in this bag for two 1 day trips only; during my second trip i noticed that the outer zipper cover of the main compartment is tearing apart, that scared me, could have cost me my camera ... does not seem safe for a $1000 camera, have returned the bag and awaiting the refund. Have attached some pictures.
Those reviewers who are stating that the PCS-60 won't fit the A640 and alike cameras are mistaking the PSC-60 for the PSC-65.
This was easy to install and I can remove the cover to scan a page from a book. I was able to easily figure out the OCR function to direct text to Word, which I have never been able to do on any other scanner. I am using it in a library setting, so I have not printed any pictures yet, but I don't think it would be a difficult thing. Scanning is color is very good and quick. I'm very happy with this product
This is a well-designed and contructed case. I've built two PCs using this case. It's quiet, with double wall sides, silicon hard drive mounts, wiring clips to hold wires out of the way, provision for two 92mm fans in the front if desired, plenty of drive bays. Mostly toolless, with thumbscrews retaining left side, latches release front bezel, thumbscrews release hard drive bay. Just a well thought out and engineered case. Only caution is hard drive bay will interfere with the longer graphics cards which extend past the width of an ATX motherboard.
Good product, cord kind of long and stiff for on the goldwing motor cycle I'am planing on installing it on. Wish thay would make a shorter one.
I've had my K33 over a year, and am using it primarily for Audio/Video/Graphics Processing as an independent consultant. I subject this unit to 120-hour workweeks and expect it to do tasks that would choke a powerful desktop machine. It performs without flaw. In fact, I describe this machine as the single best-suited computer to my way of working that I have ever had - desktop or laptop! That includes all the big names and even some custom built stuff - and I was a die-hard ThinkPad devotee for years!Don't expect battery life - between the very fast processor and the super-bright display, it can devour a battery in WELL under an hour when you're actually using the system.I've upgraded to 1GB RAM recently, and it helps alot in intensive tasks like video rending and audio processing.The primary "mouse" button on the touchpad has recently started feeling funny, and it's mis-aligned now - I think something has broken in there. I've got the extended warranty, so I'm sure that it will be fixed.If you're doing processor-intensive tasks, and need a machine that can be carried from workplace to workplace, and you don't necessarily need to be working from your battery all the time, I'd highly recommend this machine. In fact - I'm dreading the eventuality of having to replace it, because whatever I get to replace it is going to have some VERY big shoes to fill.
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.
great price and works exactly like the one that came with new camera only much larger storage space
Okay, I read a few reviews and it made me worry about the sound quality for travel speakers (ie going on the road, in hotels, etc) Now the sound fills a room (12'x15' size) pretty well with music if you turn it up to 3/4-full volume on the mm22 and you must turn up the ipod also full volume. If you cannot hear this then get your ears checked cause you are deaf.This is not a pair of speakers for parties or for headbanging concerts! These are more or less (very) portable speakers that travel extremely well with the portable travel case and sound decent/good. *They do not sound better then the larger ipod speakers that are portable but five or six times the size and weight, they are however very cool for when you don't want to carry a a big bulky ipod portable peaker set for your ipod.I would rate these at 4 stars if I had paid full retail of $59.99 since I paid less then half that price the bang for buck $29.99 (before a $10 rebate from logitech) rises to 5 star status.This will also make a great small radio for my kitchen when not on the road.Hope this helps all.disclaimer*I listen to R&B;, Rock and Rap (J-Z, 2pac, R Kelly, Greenday, LP, J Cash, etc.) and have no problems with distortion or blowing out my speakers but I also have not maxxed out my bass on my ipod either. If this happens to you then I suggest using the eq and adjusting the tone, if you get too much distortion then I would double check the audio files on your ipod.This also does not charge your ipod, you must have a charged ipod to use this.
These are by far the best in ear headphones I have ever heard (although i will admit they are also the most expensive ones I have ever heard). They block out extra sounds just like earplugs (a great plus). They are very comfortable (at least compared to the average in ear headphone. They still aren't perfect. You CAN tell they are there.). Anyways, I dont regret purchase.I have seen people complaining about them wearing out early. Hopefully I dont have that problem.
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!!
Although I had a few problems I still made it work so I'm giving it 5 stars mainly because I miss read the box.Pros-Great price-For everything that is included you definitely get your moneys worth.Cons-Only has one pair of RCA (I needed two but for the price I paid for it, this kit was definitely worth it).Now for people who said it was terrible, the 8 gauge is really a 10. It is. But get real dude, it only cost about 12 bucks! This just a basic kit. I paid twice as much for the other RCA cable that I needed then I did for this kit.
I purchased a pair of these for under $20 new and took them into the woods. The first problem is that the 10 mile range is an absolute lie. I get about 1/2 mile with them, that's it. How in the world they get away with advertising 10 miles I'll never know since I can't even get 1 mile with them. The second problem is that it eats batteries like crazy. One day out with moderate talking and you'll need to replace the batteries (3 AAA each, which ain't cheap). Bottom line, not good radios, I'm glad I only have 20 bucks invested/lost in them.
I used this enclosure to turn the hard drive of an old, broken down laptop into an external drive and be able to extract all the data from the drive.Even though the instructions are not that clear, the installation is extremely easy to perform. The kit includes two very small screws (watch out, don't lose them!) and a tiny screwdriver. It's easier if you can use your own precision screwdrivers, as the head of this one is annoyingly big. One caveat: the USB interface to this drive is a three-pronged cable, one goes to the external unit and the other two go to the computer. If you are using a computer that has only one USB port you might run into trouble.The design is functional but slightly ugly due to the inscription on the side of the unit, and the enclosure does not adjust completely to the shape of the drive and makes a clanking noise when you are transporting the unit, hence the three stars.In any case, the value proposition is very interesting and does the trick as it should.
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.
Hithis is one of the bestproduct. Has enough room for the lenses and filters. More zippered bag for other instruments. Best for the money
Excellent quality, good price, shipping was great. Product does exactly what I bought if for. Now my girlfriend can print from her wireless PC without any wires or having to have any other PC's turned on.
No problems from these cables best price I have seen and can't complain a bit. I don't understand the questions about how much fun it is after all it's a cable but I didn't design the site. LOL
I've had my Canon SD600 for four years and my battery had started not keeping a charge. As an important event was coming up, I decided to purchase a new battery. After checking around, Adorama (via Amazon) had the battery for about half the price of every other vendor (even with 2nd day shipping, my total cost was less by about $7). I got the battery on-time and it held up beautifully during the 200+ pictures and multi-videos taken during my trip -- and all the review of each we watched during the week. I definitely recommend this product and this vendor.
For quite sometime lured by media publicity I thought Sony a good brand. But this was not at all true for digital cameras. I bought this P73 for myself and an HP 4 MP camera for my cousin much cheaper than Sony. Both 3x Optical zoom. The HP one was far better in image quality. Main problem is that photo quality is not so good. It lacks sharpness and in most of the natural occassions becomes a bit hazy. This fact becomes annoying because your friend who has a Cannon or an HP camera will take sharper pictures better than you in any light conditions. Also, in the same price you might look for something higher than 3x optical zoom, say 5x or so in other brands. Also during video, every option of adjusting to light conditions etc will be shut off, another irritating fact.Not recommended.
Bought two of these just so I could have a backup and it's still working, gets a bit hot but thats no problem. Thanks for the excellent chargers!
I am the mother of 3 and drive a Ford Expedition. I didn't want to get an overhead tv because either they were too small or blocked my vision. I have just ordered online my 3rd tv of this exact same model...seems that thieves like this tv as well.(Remember to cover it, I never did.) I have read the reviews of those who have given it one or two stars and I have to disagree. I have tried several other portable models for autos and am not as satisfied with them. For the price and the size of the screen the Audiovox 1210 is a good deal, also the wireless headphones are great. I would say that if you use this tv alot you should try to get a replacement warranty if available. We had problems with both of our first two not wanting to play dvds at around 10 months. The picture would first start to freeze up and then it would stop working. I did send one back to audiovox and they fixed it no problem in the 13th month of ownership (they give you an extra month of the warranty.) I have always found the picture to be clear and my kids have no complaints on long trips. Also, it is very convenient to be able to bring in the tv to a motel and not have to worry about ordering movies, etc. All in all I obviously would purchase this tv even with the shortcomings that I know it has.
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.
This was bought to replace a kit lens, which had some autofocus issues after 4 years of moderate use. The new lens works well, and even focuses in low light. The price is great, and the lens generates great crisp photos. I only question its durability.
I broke a wheel when i jammed my previous wheeled back pack into my car. The backpack has served me well for 2 years of my doctoral program. I searched for replacements and found good reviews for this Jansport. It will serve the purpose for the last year of my program but am disappointed in the laptop compartment. I can't fit my laptop in the correct compartment and ONLY that compartment is padded. So I don't feel my computer is nearly as protected. I have a padded case I use with the backpack and think that will help. otherwise the wheels seem sturdy and the bag seems like it will work just fine.
I bought this for a Windows phone that I had purchased a couple years ago. It stuck to the glass nicely and never came off once in two years of owning this. The clamps on each side and on the bottom all function well and hold the phone firmly in place. I don't use this anymore but for the time I did I had no issues whatsoever.
this router is ACTUALLY old version WRT54Gnot only can use 3rd firmware, the hardware is a lot better and more stablethe wireless router connects to our wireless network was WRT54G V5, it's slow and unstable, and end up it died after 2-3 months of useand I borrowed out my WRT54G (V3.1), this one is faster, stable as steelif you want a really working WRT54G, go for WRT54GL, pay several more dollars to buy speed and reliability than sorry
I have been using this over the bag that came with my Rebel xti purchase and I love it.
To be fair, I only used this one time, on a portable DVD player with TV tuner. However, it did not pick up more than 2 or 3 stations. I'm not a "Radioshack" guy, so I can't talk about any of the technical stuff, but my real-world testing says it didn't work for me. Perhaps the item I had it hooked up to also was bad, so it may not be entirely the fault of the antenna, but again, no stations. Returned it. Also returned the portable DVD player...
This item is a great idea. Unfortunately it is very cheaply made. The latches that hold the tray and the cover are thin and plastic and don't look like they would last for long for even a moderate user. The "title tray" totally did not work. Again the latch appeared to barely move upon pressing the release bar. And the mechanism inside the box that "automatically" releases and pushes out the tray did not function at all.Could be I just got a lemon. But this did not bode well for the unit's durability.Nice that Amazon gives an immediate credit and no hassle return.
For a great above average monitor with a good price, this one fits the bill. I've been buying these for our office and they are well constructed and have crisp displays. Adjust feature seems to work wonders with whatever you are currently looking at.My only complaint is that the display height is low for ergonomics -- I had to move my display up on to a mount to get it at eye level.
In theory this is a great idea. What has been out there for years as retractable phone cables is now available for the notebook charger. As I have always dreaded having to pack my charger when traveling I was looking forward to this cool idea.However, here are my observations (also see pictures I uploaded to illustrate):1. My notebook is a Dell XPS M1330 which already has a relatively small and light-weight charger (I'm talking of the actual charger, not the cables). I was stunned to see that this travel charger is actually bigger than my regular Dell charger. That was the first disappointment because why even bother if the travel equipment is bulkier than the regular one!2.The second disappointment came when I found out that there is absolutely no guide as to which adapter to use of the 9 included ones. I even checked the website - nothing. So here I was, holding up the adapters and looking closely which might be the one. Since my Dell adapter is not round but has an octagonal shape I was worried that none of these would fit. Placing adapters onto the cable was a bit of a hassle, they went in very snuggly and consequently were very hard to pull out again with nothing to hold on to. This got better though after the first few attempts at tugging and pulling. The first one I tried immediately generated a Dell popup warning that this was not a suitable adapter. The second one apparently fit in that it was able to power the notebook and I did not get a warning. But since this adapter is round and my Dell one is not, it is very prone to falling out. Meaning that in the real world if I were, let's say, sitting on a hotel bed and moved my notebook around even a bit, chances are that this thing would fall out constantly.3. The idea would be that much better if both retractable cables could be disconnected from the actual charger. But as it stands, only the cable part that gets plugged into the outlet is set up like that. The other cable - the one that goes into the notebook - is permanently attached to the charger, making this anything but well-suited for travel.4. The biggest bummer was that the cable retraction did not work correctly. Since there is no release button (like one would find on a tape measure, for example) one has to - I assume! - pull out the cable simultaneously at both ends until fully extracted and then let it roll up. But this only works in theory (as so much does only work in theory with this charger). In reality, the cable catches in numerous locking positions and simply will not roll up completely anymore, especially near the end. After trying any which way I could think of, I just let it be.I for one will not use this thing. Great idea, but very poor execution and definitely not worth the money.
I repaired my PS3, and used some standard thermal compound, but it was to noisy, at times i could hear the PS3 fan over my speakers, so i got tired and bought this artic silver 5, it just wowed me.it's a bit harder to apply compared to a standard thermal compound, because its stiffer, but man it's magical.My PS3 it literally new again, runs super smooth.ProsBest Quality out thereWorks better over time (the more it heats up the better and more efficient heat transfer)ConsTakes some patients to apply since its stiffonly available in 3.5 and 12 grams (would like a bigger tube)
I Purchased this to install a new single Din stereo in my Freestar Van. I chose this particular dash kit because it gave me the option to install my stereo with the iso/fixed method with screws and mounting clips, rather than the Din method which relies on the stereo cage and bend tabs. I personally feel that the iso method is a solid mounting procedure. Plus, when you use the iso method on this particular dash kit, the provided trim ring fits perfectly around the face of the stereo head unit and blends nicely with the rest of the dash, rather than using the less integrated looking trim ring that is provided with your stereo. The lower pocket is nice and large, almost a full Din size and is handy for storing my remote control and garage door opener. The finish of the plastic from this kit matched my dash relatively well. It makes the install look professional, integrated, and clean.
I love this thing. I've been using it for a month or so now, and I can't put it down. All my friends have had ipods for a while, but can't stop talking about how cool the zune is.The screen is huge and doesn't scrath easily. It's a little thicker than the ipod, but there's really not that big of difference, they're both fairly compact (and most ipod owners buy a case which makes their ipod just as big as the zune, since the ipod is so prone to fingerprints. That saves you 20 bucks right there, not having to buy a case)I also love being able to change the background, and how the interface is set up.The scrolling buttons are not as nice being able to use a scroll wheel, but it's just as fast/easy. The only difference is you just hold the button down rather than moving your thumb in a circular motion.Another small (but cool) thing is that the headphones are magnetic and will stick to each other. They're also quite comfortable.I haven't really had an opportunity to use the send song to a friend feature, but it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal to me. Cool, sure, but don't buy it just for that.The one thing that I a little disappointed about was the lack of games and calendars like the ipod has. When it comes down to it though, it's all about the music.So- If you want something cool, new, and customizable, and don't really have a need for the games and calendar stuff that the ipod has, go with the zune.If you want a player that has a wide variety of features, won't be watching many videos, and you're not bothered that a huge amount of people have the same thing that you'll be getting, go with the ipod.
This product is excellent for my needs. I shoot all day and found out that I have used more than 2 GB but not close to the 4GB limit. The file storage speed is very fast for my 10M pixel camera. Highly recommended!
This camera is wonderful. It is fairly priced and does everything I need it to. I had a d50 that was stolen and am almost glad because I could replace it with this one. The continuous shooting capabilities make for a more easy live action stop-motion frame capture. If you want it to do everything for you, it does so very well. It also allows you to have full control of the camera. I cannot say enough about the weight. I have decently sized hands, more large than small but still thin and the camera size doesn't feel small. I love this camera. I wish it had a guard for the screen, but you can't win them all. The only drawback to this camera is that I cannot use one of my brother's old lenses with autofocus because the body of the camera of course doesn't have an autofocus engine. I rarely autofocus anyway, so I'm fine with that. Plus it won't affect new lenses I buy.
OK...last Christmas I had enough. I hate setting up the camera on a tripod, setting the timer to 10 sec, tripping the shutter and then running like a madman to get in the group photo. Of course you get there in 2 seconds and then have to wait stupidly (along with everyone else) for the flash to fire and the photo to be taken - I hate it! Now with Nikon's remote control you set up the camera, walk cooly to the group, ensure everyone is ready and then say, "OK, on three, ready...one, two (everyone smiles), THREE! Much better way to do this! You can also (at least on my Nikons) set it to remote&timer so you can trip the timer with the remote and the camera will fire two seconds later. I love this little device and for 13 bucks it's an awesome value. I also use the remote for low light tripod situations where I want to eliminate any camera shake at all.
You can't beat this price for some earbuds.While the sound quality probably isn't the greatest compared to some of the higher-end options, it's more than good enough for your average music listener. They're also very comfortable and fit my ears nicely. I had some JVC earbuds before these that were extremely comfortable, but after they broke and I purchased these, I think these are just as comfortable if not more comfortable.
I like that I don't have all the wires hanging in the car. The sound is good the majority of the time.
For around $50, these headphones feel and sound great. I bought $32 Sony MDR-V150's, tested the two out, and these were obviously superior in sound quality. The bass is still lacking if my surroundings are quite loud, but the treble sounds clear without being tinny or obnoxious. I would consider getting a case--they don't come with one, and an important square of plastic fixing the left ear cup to the headband snapped off. Sound and all still works but I have to insert the cup back on every time I put them off. A little E-tape should do the job, since I can't be bothered to go through the exchange process.
I bought this camera around 3 months ago and I am more than happy with it. I took some video's of Barbra Streisand's last concert in LA Staples center. I was in a suite and I was able to capture quite clearly the sound and video on the screens. You can find the videos in you tube by mjrodis. I totally recommend this wonderful camera.
Bought this model about ten years ago, and mine still looks and sounds brand new - and it has been used a lot. No clicking or any other noise. It isn't as good as my NAD C-740, but shouldn't be at less than 1/2 the price. My main system comprises Lexicon and Adcom separate components at many times the price of the Sony. This Sony is part of a tertiary system and has been an almost daily use workhorse powering small speakers. It's 100wpc output is not as robust as those found in pricier units, but will be adequate for most users - I certainly disagree with the reviewer who characterized it as 20wpc, but do agree it is not a high-current design; nor does it cost like one. It is a competent, reliable receiver with a fairly sensitive FM, great remote control features and competes very well in this price range. I do not use Megabass, either - way too phat. Well worth picking up used if in the condition of mine.
I've had this remote for about 4 1/2 years. Out of the box, it performed beyond my hopes and dreams. I have a 36" Admiral TV, and I bought and returned 7 "universal" remotes that would not operate my "off brand" TV, even though they would operate every other component of my A/V system with the pre-programmed codes.So I buckled down and dropped $89.99 (remember, this was 4 1/2 years ago) and bought this "learning" remote just because I trusted Sony ... and figured at $89.99, it had BETTER work on my TV or I was just gonna give up and have 5 remotes on my coffee table.I have never looked back. This remote IS THE ANSWER! Forget "pre-programmed" codes!! If I want the button on the right hand side under my thumb to do something, I "teach" the d*mn thing to do just that. It will operate ANYTHING that has a remote.Through its learning function and macro functions, I can push ONE BUTTON ... that ONE BUTTON will close my drapes (which are remote controlled), dim my lights (which are remote controlled), turn on my entire A/V system, drop my ceilling fan to low (for less noise -- also remote controlled) and start a movie.Regarding durability: I bought this remote 2 weeks after buying an 8 week old beagle puppy. I wanted to beat the puppy after returning home after work to find my remote had become a chew-toy, but just couldn't because the remote still worked flawlessly (if a bit uncomfortably with all the teeth marks). The remote has also gone through several other trials including having a sofa dropped on it (during a room re-configuration), being dropped in a toilet (during a drunken Super-Bowl half-time), and being dropped, tossed and thrown more times than can be counted.The bottom line is: after all this remote has gone through, and despite reviewing and even purchasing several super-high-end LCD type remotes, I am here on Amazon to buy another RM-VL900. After 4 1/2 years of faithful service, my remote (rubber bands and all) deserves a peacefull retirement. The thing is still working flawlessly ... I just want a pretty, shiny, new one to sit on my coffee table (just feet away from remotes that cost $300-400 that are gathering dust in the side table).I will buy this remote until they stop making it. It has it's drawbacks (no backlit keys, and a manual that will leave you scratching your head) but is better and more user functional than any remote I've ever owned (including 2 that cost over $300).BUY IT!!! -- you'll never own another!!!!!!
Didn't even fit my printer as it's not the same dimensions of the HP 78. Don't waste your money.
I've used many cameras including a Nikon 3100, Sony DSC-W1 and a Casio EX-S600. None of them match the Sony DSC-T10 when its comes to a balance of picture sharpness, ability to capture spontaneous moments, performance in low-light situations and size. The S600 is by far the smallest camera I've used, and you could easily carry it in your pocket for excursions. But for indoor shots past 20 feet, the S600 electronic stabilization was never good enough and generated terrible picture noise (graininess). I always loved the picture quality from the DSC-W1, but it was too bulky to carry everywhere. The Nikon 3100, like many older generation digitals, is only good for outdoor pictures and indoor posed close-ups. I think most of us really just want a small camera that captures the bride walking up the aisle or your older sis getting her diploma or your friends jamming on the dance floor. The T10, with its optical stabilizer, gets those shots when you want it, not 1 out of every 4 shots like many other digitals. Its never going to rival a Canon Rebel for low light noise performance or overall picture quality because of its smaller sensor, but for something that can fit easily in your pocket, I've never seen a more practical go-everywhere camera.
Windows XP recognises it as ADIR ROM. Doesn't work. I have Gigabyte 7VAX motherboard. Every driver update installed.
I love this camera. It has been so easy to use and there are so many accessories for it. I got it for a great price so it was definitely worth the money. I have two other Fuji cameras and a Pentax that have been great but this has been the easiest to travel with by far and the pictures come out awesome. It is small, light weight, easy to use and set, and an I-pod screen protector fits it perfectly.
I've been reading the reviews on these and I've done my homework. The sound quality is pretty decent. Nothing unreal, but they sure do really kick some deep bass.I would say they are worth the money.
I purchased this wireless router to replace an old NetGear model that was on its last legs. Setup was simple, although having installed a couple of routers in the past probably helped.My one disappointment is that the admin application doesn't have a tool for reserving IP addresses for specific devices, which is pretty important when you're using a print server for all PCs on a network and you don't want its IP changing at the whim of the DHCP server. It's easy enough to work around by hard-coding an IP into each device or using a third-party application, but I miss the convenience of centrally reserving IPs using the router's admin.Other than this one gripe, I'm happy with the router.
A great TV, not to mention a great price. I have no NO problems at all, including absolutely no audio issues. I was worried after reading the reviews, but even though the TV was manufactured in March, it has no problems.
This is a great product. First of all, it is TINY! So small, and light... you really want to take it everywhere with you. While some people complain about grainy picture in low-light or indoors situations, I really don't have any complaints; the video quality is amazing. The menus are easy to use, and quick to figure out... and quite a few options are available. Also, the ability to capture in widescreen is nice, but what is even nicer is that this camera has easy-to-use modes to help use different video sizes depending on what kind of television you are hooking it up to. And, I love the fact that I can convert analog video (VHS, etc) to digital. Also, this camera worked very well with my macintosh computers, and iMovie... and it was even usable as a webcam in Yahoo messenger.Overall, this is a great camera, and it is worth every cent. It is the perfect size, so you won't feel like you are "lugging" the camera along just to capture those special moments... and you can send things to VHS, or your computer for dvd... this is a great deal, and I would recommend it to anyone. I own many other canon products at home, and they are all great, and have lasted me many years.
I purchased this battery as part of my attempt to refurbish a 2005 Dell Latitude D600. This was a third party battery but it worked just fine and in fact was already at 50% capacity right out of the box. So far so good...
get a different brand or wait a week and....do it anyhow. These are junky.
Took a while to get going, but once it was attached to my old hard drive ....it a really nice monitor for being used.
Love them for scrapbooking and making labels for other items. The black on clear makes them look so neat. Will buy more in the future.
SIIG does not have drivers for Vista for this card. They do have cards with Vista drivers, check their website. (They do have drivers for Win 2k & XP). Since I bought it for Vista I rated it 1 star and am returning it.
This printer has been nothing but trouble. This is the second 1610 that I have owned. The first one worked fine for five minutes, then started up with the "Remove and check color cartidge" error. After I was unable to fix the problem, I returned it to the store for a new 1610, the same error occurred. The patch from HP for this specific error did nothing to correct the problem. I always heard that HP made good printers. This frustrating piece of garbage proves that wrong. Consider yourself warned.
This tripod claims to be 60", but the tallest it will go with the legs out for stability is 49.5". I got this tripod because I am simply giving photography a try, and it was inexpensive. I thought I was getting a tripod that would at least be sturdy. I have yet to take a picture with the camera on this where it is not blurry (due to shake). I do not have a remote for my camera, but with the camera mounted to the tripod, I always use the delayed timer, so I am not touching the camera or tripod to take a picture. Even with this technique, the tripod is still shaking after 2 seconds from hitting the button to take a picture. In summary, this tripod is a $20 paperweight.
This is an awesome product for the money. Amazon sells this item at about a third of what the big chain stores want.These speakers sound GREAT for the cost...you can't go wrong.The bass can be overwhelming but the subwoofer level control located on the rear of the subwoofer enclosure can knock it down to a reasonable level. I'm confused by some comments saying that the sub control is hard to find...it's right there on the back of the subwoofer.Here is one area needing improvement:1. I wish the subwoofer control would reduce the bass output a little more. Even at the lowest level it can be a little too loud. Repositioning the subwoofer helps.The two satellite speakers have a mesh semi-transpearant black fabric grill covering the dual-driver speakers. This is not obvious in the product pictures. I was happy to find this to be the case...I thought the speakers were unprotected from curious fingers but the grill fabric provides adequate protection.Great speakers, great price. What are you waiting for?
Just got my camera two weeks ago and so far I have no complaints. Excellent pictures, easy to use, I couldn't be happier.
Seriously, I can't believe I got this thing for $599 thru Tiger Direct.I hooked up my cable over a regular old RCA cable and the picture was great, with the occasional blurry spot. I moved up to S-Video and any fuzziness was gone completely. I have the projector sitting 12 feet from a white, painted, sheetrock wall and the picture is probably about 8' of amazing detail. I'm going to upgrade to Hi-Def soon (you have to get a component to vga adapter for that ~ $10-30).Just to give it the real test, I plugged in the Matrix, on a progressive scan DVD, hooked to my component-to-vga cable. It was practically a religious experience. The pictures are crisp, the action is sharp. It is a true movie theater-like experience I can't wait to get a nice screen, as I've read that makes it even better (which I can hardly imagine).I'll admit that there is a MAJOR difference between having the room bright, or dark, but even with the lights on full blast I can see the picture clearly, though large dark spots are a little weak in very bright light (but large dark areas are really rare on anything but movies, and who watches those with the lights on?). My den has a dimmer, which I highly suggest, and once I take the lights down to 75% the dark spots become a non-issue.I also didn't find setup or the menus to be very difficult. If you've used a projector before, you'll have no problem I think. It auto finds input sources, so if you have only one, it will zip right to it. The video mode feature is nice too -- if the color isn't quite right, push the mode button a few times until its perfect.Seriously, buy this now, you will be floored by the value.
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.
These little cards are amazing! When I got mine, I couldn't stop playing with them for a couple of days. I won't repeat all the other reviewers about how neat and convenient these are and just report a small issue I've experienced:I have been using regular SanDisk UltraII cards in my Nikon D50 and they work perfectly. These Plus USB cards have a bit of extra friction when I insert them into the camera, requiring a little more pressure than I would normally be comfortable putting on a delicate piece of electronics.Also, taking them out of a USB port that is in a tight spot can be a hassle, also due to friction issues. A good example are the cramped USB ports on the front of my Dell tower.Other than that, they're great, and fit fine in most other readers I've tried.
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.
The sound is extremely clear, simply the best headphones in price range. Nice and confortable make the listening experience great.
The hard drive became unrecognizable by my laptop running XP. Downloaded the latest drivers and nothing worked. Acomdata's tech support is deplorable. Horrible response. When I finally got a support rep to email me back, he literally wrote: "It sounds like you have a hard drive failure and although you've only owned it for a month, I'm afraid we can't replace it and you're just out of luck. Sorry."There's too many other good external hard drive options out there to waste your time with a disorganized company like Acomdata...
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 this camera!
This USB wireless adapter worked and still works like a charm. Installation is a brease and works on every computer and laptop I tried it.Pros:1. Great operation2. Catches excellent signal over long distance due to the external antenna3. Virtually plug and playCons:1. The little prop-up antenna can break easy. The plastic is not too strong2. If you switch USB ports it will ask for the driver again!3. Does not work with Linux, but I did not fight with it too much!
Maybe it's just me, but these haven't lived up to my expectations. The sound doesn't seem that much better than the ear buds that came with my MP3 player. On top of that, I can't get them to stay in my ears. I have really small ear canals, so again maybe it's my fault. Even when using the smallest set of ear plugs I can't get them in fair enough to block out ambient noise and they fall out every time I move my head. I would not recommend these headphones for people with small ear openings.
Camera Bag is great! the only minor design change I would make is if the pouches zippered from both ends to the center. Right now the zipper goes from the bottom left to bottom right and if packed, things may fall out while opening.
I am very disappointed because you did not deliver this product, arguing incorrect address. But you delivered the printer to the same address, without any problem. Why? I need the print cartridge too !!!
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.
I made an error in buying this item and I immediately returned it. I wished a small table radio and the extra speaker would have required much more space than was available for its use.I returned it and got full credit by refusing delivery.
This is a must have accessory to your DSLR. If you own a DSLR, you must buy this now. It came with 2 additional batteries!!!!!It makes holding the camera more comfortable, and allows you to take vertical shots way more natural.
This won't work with newer versions of Windows - I have Windows 7, 64 bit. It won't sync with Outlook. I returned the product.
I bought this case to protect my Palm Centro cellphone. It has a clip on the back so you can wear it, although I mostly carry the phone using the included strap. It's compact, so it doesn't take up a lot of space in my purse, another important factor. The quality seems good and I'm quite happy with this case.
I feel really happy with this new Western Digital 500GB drive! I had to change my order from another drive due to the SATA II design required for my MacPro. The excellent vendor, Mega Micro Devices Inc., gave personal attention to my request for the right drive. I received the drive in two days! I opened my computer, unpacked the drive, slid it into the open bay, closed up and powered up. Less than 15 minutes! I partitioned and formatted the drive, loaded a huge collection of photos. Done! I ran a check on the disk and found no laws or errors.
What you might ask... I say exactly. This set of headphones allows the user to do their metal detecting in a way not to bother others of what they are doing. Each ear has its own volume control and ability to change from stereo and mono. The chord is long enough as to drop your detector down and start digging and not removing your headphones while doing so. You can tell that these phones are not cheaply made.... durable to last. I would completely recomend getting a pair!!
The jbl is a very good sounding speaker system...The bass is solid.The highs are open and dynamic...There is a slight lower midrange emphasis...This can appear as a slight hollowness,with a boasted upper bass range...This may not be noticeable on rock or pop,but may be heard,on light classical music...The speakers have an an excellent dynamic range..These speakers will easily produce a clean undistorted output of over 105 db,when used with a good high current amplifier,or receiver,rated for at least 100 watts clean,at 4 ohms,20 to 20,000cps unclipped...The more clean power,the better,the will sound...Most speakers are damaged by low powered receivers, that clip...These speakers are in cherry finish,with free shipping...These speakers are identical,to the black ash version,but with no free shipping...I highly recommend these speakers,when mated with a good subwoofer,4 star rated...A very good deal thank you stewart L.
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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.
Quality of the product seems good, the only problem is that i bought this for my ps3 and my monitor but found out that my monitor does not have the HDCP so the wire did not work for me. Tho the shipping was fast :P
After reading reviews on Amazon, I returned my Linksys WRT54G to Staples, and ordered the GL through Amazon. I up-graded and saved $10. Frankly, several of the more technical reviews made me think I was not going to be able to hook this up myself, but it was fairly easy. Several reviewers described complex and incomplete set-up instructions, but Linksys must have improved set-up between their experiences and mine. I was able to move quickly through the CD-Rom Wizard and my desk top computer was back on-line. However, I was unable to connect to the internet via my lap top (wireless). One call to Linksys with less than one minute wait-time(the phone number is provided on a card inserted with the other materials) and the connection was made. So far, so good....
The leather is very soft and the case is simply quality. I should have bought this one the first time.
I was slightly nervous about purchasing this equipment due to the fact that are so many complicated choices out there. However, once I received the MP3, I was greatly relieved. Not only does it work and look great, it was not too complicated to install. It plays both CD and MP3 for those who still like both and has hook ups for satellite radio if you so choose. This is a good buy and a great quality product.
Took the Powershot A80 on vacation and took over 200 pictures on the first set of batteries. There have been absolutely no dissappointments with this camera, outdoor, indoor, portrait, every picture is great. I could not recommend it more.
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.
I am a 29yr female that isnt all that savvey with computers or printers. Tell me which button to hit and thats as far as I get. At anyrate I got the product just as it appeared. Brand new with all the sticky tape protection. I was if'y because I always wonder if I'm getting ripped off. There is an easy set up sheet that it comes with. It is pretty much a bible for you. Instead of reading some long & boring book that is 300pgs long they go one step further to give you a cheat sheet.Set up was great. Took me 15min. I basicly put in the CD, attached the USB and it set up the scanner, printer & fax. I am pleasently surprised. I just got it today, but rest asure I will touch base with this if anything silly starts happening.Anyone that needs a all in one thats easy to set up, get this one.Cheers!
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.
My computer was beginning to sound like a freight train and would shut down if I let it operate for long periods of time. Once I applied the product to my processor, these problems vanished. A simple procedure for such a big impact! I am quite satisfied.
Although the standard equipment earbuds that Apple supplies with the iPod are certainly adequate for casual listening, I wanted something better. I also wanted phones because I find in-the-ear designs to be irritating after extended periods. So far these little Sennheiser cans are an excellent solution to both problems. I also have another pair of Sennheiser phones for home use, the HD25SP, and I have a long history of ownership of good cans, from high-end Beyerdynamics to Audio-Technica electrets. While the PX200s are far from the best headphones I've listened to, they're a lot closer than the price would lead you to expect.Sound quality is generally excellent; smooth, extended, non-strident highs, with a midrange that is exceptionally natural and distortion-free for an inexpensive set of phones. As for lower frequencies, it is true that these do not have the deep bass response of a $300 pair of audiophile phones (why on earth would anyone expect them to?), but there is plenty of satisfying, tight bass here with ONE caveat: I have found that proper ear placement is absolutely critical for bass response. This probably due to the fact that the ear cups are about as small as practically possible for a closed design. As a side note, I was extremely disappointed the first time I listened to these phones until I realized I had them on backwards (the design makes it easy to do this). Once I reversed them and adjusted the headband carefully, it made all the difference in the world. Those who find proper positioning difficult might find the open-design PX100s more suitable. Still, people who equate flabby, overemphasized mid-bass with "hi-fi" will probably find either phones wanting.These phones have an impedance of 32 ohms, a very light load. The iPod will have no problem driving them to satisfying (or even dangerous) levels. The maximum SPL of 115 dB is quite enough to cause hearing damage.Build quality is typical Sennheiser, which is to say, superb. These should be extremely durable even in portable use. The stainless steel headband and its' associated hinges have a nice solid feel, with no play whatsoever in their adjustments. The plastic components have a similar feel and finish to the iPod itself, a nice touch. The pleather-covered earphone cushions and headband pads are similarly high-quality, soft and pliant. The plastic case is well designed and made, although I find it a bit bulky for on-the-go use.Overall, I am extremely pleased with the Sennheiser PX200W headphones. I have to say, however, that headphones as an audio component are the most heavily subject to personal taste and the most difficult to characterize objectively. You should always try to get your hands on a pair for first-hand experience before buying, if possible. That said, I can highly recommend these phones as an upgrade to whatever came with your portable.
Why does this one with the phone line protection cost less than the one without? I don't know, but I bought this one for the better price, although I didn't bother with plugging in the phone line. Really, I just needed a power strip with more outlets on it, and thought I'd try this out.I have a pc controlling the strip, speakers, two printers, and my DSL modem plugged into the controlled outlets, and a lamp in an always-on outlet. It worked perfectly the first time, without having to adjust the little wheel at all. I have my BIOS set to turn on the computer every morning, and this was not affected at all. Yes, I have the modem turning off when I turn off the PC, although the box says to put it in an always-on outlet. I just wanted the added protection against any weird malware using internet connection overnight. By the time I'm ready to use the computer in the morning, it's already reconnected.I hope to save a little energy (too soon to tell), but even if I don't-- it's nice to have plenty of room on a power strip, and convenient to be able to turn everything off at once.
I bought this camera recently and i should admit i love it. I used to have a cheap Phillips webcam and the quality of it was bad. The picture came out as if i was in a basement. This camera has a very cool useful feature which is called the backlight and even if there is not enough light in the room it still looks DOOD, VERY GOOD.The microphone is working very well too. You can sit away from the wbcam and still talk with your normal voice volume. It does not have any background noise.Another nice feature of this camera is special effects. You can fool around, adding some funny hats, glasses, masks to your face or even become an alien (if smb wants to).It works with Skype, but you have to let this software be used with Skype. The program asks you if you want to let Logitech be used with Skype and if you say yes, you can enjoy this cool feature.The best thing of all is the glass Carl Zeiss Lens. It really makes difference. My husband has pretty much same webcam but without such lens and the quality of picture is notisably worse.The only thing i had trouble with is software, i had to install it twice. But i think it is somehow connected with the virus program in my computer, it is a crazy software and always interferes with all installations.I like everything about this very camera, especially great picture quality and forgot to mention small design. It is small and cute and looks good on notebook.If i needed to buy one more camera i would get the same one. Hopefully it was helpful.
This memory card seems to work quite well. I am not qualified to comment on its speed which is no doubt restricted by my camera speed, but it is as fast as my other cards from different manufacturers. My other cards are 256 MB so the 1GB size gives me more freedom with video clips and less concern about the number of pictures I am taking. All in all I am very satisfied with this purchase.
Wll, they are small, so I misplaced my first one (I 512k). Found it later. But I figure that it will wear out anyway (even if switches go on forever, batteries WILL eventually die) given the heavy use I put it to. I really like the fact that it does no need an external cord like the newer ones, which is why I bought it even though it was the same price as the newer one. I also use it mostly in the car, since I do not tend to like headphones.Also, the iTunes has gotten better as a program, but I have not bought anything better from the service. I had a CD collection before I got the iPod, and feeding in my older CDs has gotten me to reacquaint myself with a good many CDs. Now, about that vinyl...
I assume it is a lemon based on the fact that when fully charged, my camera only reads the battery at 25%. With the OEM batteries (2 in the battery grip) I have gotten 1500 shots before recharge. Change one Canon battery with this one, I get 800 on a good day. My Canon battery is 4 years old. I've used this one 10 times.
I use this for a lot of online gaming, and it works awesomely. I keep it about a foot away from me and it picks up clear sound. This mic also cancels background noise very well and adjusts depending on your voice volume. If I have the dishwasher going in the background and talk clearly into the mic it will not pickup the dishwasher at all even though I have to wear headphones just to hear my game. If I sit back a ways then it will pickup the background noise because it has to listen more. If you keep it close to your face it can pickup wind but if you keep it off to the side it can still be close but not catch the wind of your breath and works wonderfully.
Think you need to pay a fortune for a good qulaity DVD player? Well, not with this one. It looks really sleek and stylish, and does everything it claims. I tried as bunch of different formats to see if it would play and it did. I am very pleased with this product and the price to match and haven't had any problems. There are really easy directions for setup and fiddling around with the picture, zoom etc. So sit back, relax and brag to all your friends who paid a mountain of money for a DVD player that can't do half the things this one can, and for a fraction of the price!Only problem, if you think it's going to be delivered in the 24hrs Amazon claims, don't hold your breath...otherwise it'll get there the day you get back from the hospital!
Couldn't find this battery for a long time. Aftermarket battery kept shorting out my camera, and Chicago warranty service was slow and terrible, with six week turnaround, and little iinformation about the source of my problems. Now I can use my camera again, with some assurance the battery will work.
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.
This lens is just awesome. I use it all the time and the results are outstanding!
If you don't want to shop around for the items to connect your amp or amp/sub combination then go ahead and drop the extra $20. I do have to agree with the other reviewers about the wire size though. The conductor portion of the main wire is somewhere between a #12 and a #10 AWG. However, the supplied fuse is 30 amps which is about right for the wire size. The trigger wire to turn on your amp is smaller than the specs for the amp calls for but since it only has to turn on a relay I doubt it will ever cause any problems. As far as the lengths of the cables are concerned unless your putting your equipment into a stretch limo you will have plenty.
product received in good time and we liked it because it was requested by me to give away and use
I think that it might be black...could be chrome...it has rubber feet (I like that)...a bunch of folders in it.....and it was cheap and hasn't fallen over....highly recommended.
Gret watch, this i smy husbands 3rd. We just keep on buying all the various watches and he collects them, this is his favirate
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 !
This was the first web-cam I have purchased and after quite a bit of research I chose the Microsoft Lifecam 3.0 vx3000 and I am very happy with this product. It was really easy to install, just stick in the cd and it does it all by itself. I had a little problem getting the picture quality set, it didn't really come with directions but I finally figured out that you twist outside of the lens and then it was perfect. Its not expensive and I have to say overall is a really good webcam. You won't regret buying this item!! :)
Some problems I had with this drive..excessive time reading a cd..sometimes it takes a minute or two for the drive to read a cd. When erasing a CDRW cd, it says erased successfully, however the files are still on the CD. And the most recent problem, when shutting down windows (xp or 2000), my computer doesn't shut down automatically due to the drive. if i disconnect the drive, then it shuts down fine. sometimes i can't even eject a coaster cd. i have to shut down pc, then start it up again to eject it.
This Zune was purchased as a gift to replace an older version. Person that received it is very happy with the Zune. It was purchased as a Christmas present, it arrived very promptly (earlier than expected).
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!!!
Still working after more then a year so all good making words now to finish the review but its not much help
I am taking Grad School classes, so I have to carry a lot of textbooks around with me. I also have to depend on public transportation to get me to class and around the campus. The back pack is roomy and easily holds all my books. I especially like the ease with which I can push/pull it. The handle extends easily and is comfortable for this tall person to pull around!
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).
One of the better Linksys routers. Has the ability to give priority to one or two Ethernet ports could be very useful if you are using VoIP service like Vonage or Sun Rocket. Feature actually works, fixed the problem I had with Vonage. Lots of alternate applications available from http://www.dd-wrt.com/ if you need more flexibility but not for the faint of heart! Costs a couple of bucks more but has been worth it.
It's a great size - fits easily into computer bag for transport and makes it easy to still use a wireless mouse.
This antenna has good gain and since it is passive you don't have to worry about batteries or an AC adaptor. The antenna must be tuned to the frequency of the radio. This enhances selectivity, but can become annoying because when you change the frequency of the radio you must also retune the antenna. My only complaint is that the antenna cannot be peaked above 1600kH, although the literature says it works to 1700kH.
The RCA Ant121 Indoor antenna picks up all the local channels in my area with no problem. I think your channel connections depend on yourlocation within your geographical area. Talk to neighbors who are using this type of antenna's and see if they are receiving well. If so, this antenna should work fine.
Great product for the money! So far everything has been in working order and the installation is very simple. Recommended to anyone that is buying a fish finder for the first time.
shape of my case is exactly what I have seen on the photos while ordering it, but NOT the LINE on it. there are big geometric shapes that change the overall colour of the case (and unfortunately it looks cheap), which I did not like.
It's a great brown and fits it pretty snug. It's extremely cushiony on the back and it makes me feel like my ipad is super secure. It doesn't turn on and off when it closes and opens but it's so worth it for this price. Extremely well made and I received it fast. Get this product!
It's an Ipod. I love it. interface a bit sluggish so 4 instead of 5 stars.
The cord works great with my new Dell laptop and is the perfect length. The 2 ft cord than came with it is way too short.
I usually don't write reviews, but when a product works as expected out of the box (which is rather rare these days), I feel compelled to let others know so they can make an informed decision.I purchased this kit so I could connect a single Comcast digital cable box to three TVs via a 3-way splitter and control the cable box from any of the 3 separate TV locations. After connecting the cable box to coax in the basement, I unpacked the Powermids, placed the metal antenna receiver 8 inches in front of the cable box, and placed the non-antenna transmitter on top of my master bedroom TV two floors up (through drop-ceiling tile, sub-floor insulation, 3/4 inch plywood, oak wood flooring, a few walls, more 3/4 inch plywood, thick carpeting, and another wall).With the upstairs bedroom TV on and set to channel 3, and the cable box remote in hand, I hit the cable box power button and voila - Comcast guide. I tried a few functions (channel surfing, menu options, etc) - everything worked as if the box was directly connected to the TV.I then went back down to the basement (with transmitter in hand for testing) and turned on the other two TVs. As expected, they both showed the same screen as the TV in the upstairs bedroom. I then plugged in the transmitter next to one of the TVs, waited two seconds, then hit a few more buttons on the remote. Again, the screen changed as expected.So, in summary, these boxes are plug-and-play and they work as expected. They work so well that I just ordered another kit to have a transmitter in the basement (it was cheaper to order another kit and have a spare receiver than it was to just purchase a transmitter). Good luck!
I got this for my wife for her birthday, and I have to say that she really loves it. It's got a large screen and a built in speaker. The screen is very clear, easy to read glare hasn't been an issue yet, nor has viewing from an angle. the A/V out looks good, sounds great (but I guess that depends on the quality of the material.) Comes with easy to use software and the 60gb size is enough to fit tons of media. Navigation is easy within the menus and the battery life in general seems to be excellent, a bit better than what it says it should get even.Okay, we love this thing, but it does have a few little things that bother us. It's great that is has that built in speaker, but it is a bit tinny sounding. The FM radio uses the ground wire in the headphones as the antennae so you can't listen to the radio without them. Only has a Compact Flash slot, so you need an adapter to use an SD card, which Creative does sell. It does come with video conversion software, but it's very limited in what it can do and it is extremely slow. A 24 minute AVI file at 640 x 480 (Which the player supports, I just convert it to save space) take a bit over 15 minutes to convert to a WMV file at the players resolution. And the last thing that bother me has nothing to do with the player itself, but I haven't been able to find a nice carrying case for it. Creative does sell one, but it says it's only for the 30GB model which is slightly thinner than the 60GB. My wife was resorted to putting it in her Nintendo DS case, which works very well.Overall this is a great Personal Media Player and I would highly recommend it. If you're just looking for an MP3 player, this is probly a bit much for you though.
This product works exactly as described. No slippage even in the hardest of turns. It allows the gps unit to be swiveled for driver or passenger viewing, and is easily removeable...no stickum. It's a little on the pricey side as is everything else related to GPS but it does the job.
There is nothing out there that is better than this MP3 player. The i-pod doesn't stand a chance, and being a college student I need my music to get through the day and the Zune delivers. I wouldn't recommend anything else. This is actually my second Zune since my first one was stolen! That's how hot it is!
No problems. Don't know . Don't know what to say besides that. Oh using crimp connectors worked fine, once I found I was supposed to crimp on each end, not in the middle.
The iAudio u2 is a great little music player. I bought this for my husband as a birthday gift. He had no trouble at all figuring out the controls or functions of the player. The one problem he found was when he updated the firmware but that was quickly remedied by searching on the Cowon forums. The sound is very nice as are the eq and bass settings. He didn't care for the included headphones but he's never been a fan of earbuds. My oldest daughter on the other hand loves them as he gave them to her to use on her cd player. All and all it is a very good player in a very small package. I highly recommend this player over an iPod nano if all you want is a music player.
After having a "sour" apple ipod 4th gen experience, I decided to get something cheaper. After using the ipod religiously for 7 months, I LOVE the Rio Carbon much more.The price is incredible. The size and shape feels much better and fits more easily into your pocket. They offer you a case and headphones, and anyone who has read the issue of static with headphones that have metal around the base, this has been solved with tiny adapter that converts such headphone jacks with one that has a rubber insulation.I really like the fact that I don't need software and can synch using Media Player 10. In addition, I can take my music and transfer it to my pc at work or my laptop, unlike the ipod. The ipod makes your music invisible, not trusting you like an over protective parent, and assuming you will share music. If you really want to, you'll find a way, so it's just an apple inconvenience.A feature I really like is the bookmark option. I can listen to multiple audible books and use a bookmark for each book. Or, two people can read the book (if you share a device) and each bookmark their own.I admit the interface is different and takes time getting used to. I worry the button on top may wear out or break, but I've never heard of this to happen. I like the wheel better than ipod because each movement has a little click feel to it. IPOD makes a noise, but I found it hard to get to the exact song I wanted. I would stop at the song, and when I lifted my finger off of the click wheel, the movement of my hand would often change to another song. Annoying. Rating a song became impossible because of this.I'm not a big fan or writing reviews, but felt that this would warrant one. I admit it, the ipod had changed my life, making music and books a larger part of my life. However, the Rio will be the one continuing the journey. With a way better value and competitive look and design, I'm hooked.(Note - after 7 months my ipod's click wheel stopped turning, but occasionally would work and apple has a long list of disclaimers and possible charges - like "Apple may charge you a diagnostic fee including shipping charges, of no more than one hundred ($100) dollars US, (&Ograve;Diagnostic Fee&Oacute;), plus applicable tax, if Apple inspects your product and determines based on the inspection that the product does not require service. If "and would not pay shipping after 6 months to fix it. They also have disclaimers that scared me because they put clauses in to pretty much let them charge you whatever they want, at their discretion. Not very friendly or, in my opinion, fair. So, I sold my ipod for parts on EBAy.
For anyone trying to connect an HP Laserjet 4000 to a Windows 7 system, look no further, this is the cable that will work. I had ordered another cable from a different manufacturer that for all intents and purposes looked just like this one but could not get it to work. This one, however installed easily. Windows 7 recognized it, installed the drivers and worked perfectly. Don't waste your time with other more affordable cables. Buy this one.
I just purchased these speakers and didn't have any of the problems 1 or 2 other people have mentioned, with the humming sounds coming from the speakers. They are nice and clear. The only thing that could have been better is that the subwoofer isn't very strong. If you're looking for thunderous bass, this isn't what you want. That's why the price is so low. But if you're looking for a nice addition to your current speakers, and for a decent price, this is great. It's really easy to set up.
This is a nice little mp3 player. I like the multiple libraries. You can group the types of music in each library, classic rock, etc. That way if you set the player on shuffle, you are just playing one type music. It does seem to take quite a bit longer to load the songs than other players I have.This is not as inconvenient, if you don't change your music very often.Creative MuVo V100 2 GB MP3 Player (White)
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.)
This is my first iPod and I've been very impressed with it. It has worked flawlessly from the day I took it out of the box. It syncs perfectly with iTunes and couldn't be easier to use.I bought this for the video features. I like to watch podcasts, but don't have the time to just sit at home in front of a computer, so I decided get this so that I can take my podcasts with me and watch them when I have time. The iPod is a great way to do this.As for music, I prefer to buy that from Amazon which allows me a get a copy for my iPod and have another copy for my Zen jukebox. This is simple too. You just purchase the song here at Amazon and their software loads a copy of the song into iTunes that is waiting for you the next time you sync.All in all, this is the iPod (160gb) I would recommend if you have a lot of media that you'd like to take with you.
It meet my expectations and beyond. They were easy to install and my computer pick it up without any issues
shipping was free and come almost a week before it was promised. The printer is installed and in use. It operates good.
So far, so good. Here is a tip for people having trouble copying files: Dont use musicmatch, just use windows explorer! In xp and 2000(maybe 98 too...not sure) it should show up as a removeable drive.
Wow, what a great product! I have a Motorola DVR cable box with HDMI out connected to my Samsung LN45A650 LCD. It works perfectly at 1080I. The cable box doesn't output 1080P. Good construction, awesome plug and play. Also, the plastic package the cable comes in is super easy to open too! Will be buying again as soon as I upgrade my receiver to HDMI...
I bought this camera in 2005. The colors of the pictures are magnificent; the 6x optical zoom rocks for such as small camera. The only problem is shooting consecutive pictures with flash - camera is too slow.Up to now it still works wonderfully even though I've accidentally dropped it several times on cemented floors, tiles, stone, name it! I admit, I am clumsy and i am thankful that this camera is very durable.
Please do not waste your money... I pasted it onto the screen and had some air bubbles under... so when I tried to take if off the touch pad screen itself came off along with the screen overlay. I called Toshiba Customer Support, he created an RMA and I mailed the PDA over and I get a call from the Tech Support and they said the screen is not covered under the warrenty and I need to pay to get it fixed. The bad part is I had to pay $129 to get it fixed. The worst part is the tech support guy should have recommended me to sign-up for the SystemGuard Accidental Damage Coverage first for a little bit more and then fix it for FREE under the plan. That way I would have the extended warrenty and also the PDA fixed. I guess now its too late. Anyways, So please be careful when taking the overlay off if you already have pasted one.
Used iKlear on my 11" MBA and got streaks and smear all over the screen. Monster spray cleaned it all up in a couple minutes and with one cloth.
Everything was delivered as promised. I was pleased with their service and would purchase memory from them again. * Make it fun! Who says you can't be informative and entertaining?* How about a little action? If it makes sense, cut to the product in use as you describe your experiences with it.
These are only good if you like bass. Without the little subwoofer addition your buying an expensive pair of ear buds that are just bigger. The cord is amazingly short for no reason AT ALL.. Horrible buy.
I bought this for a weekend project of running Ethernet net lines in my basement and this took made it so much easier, to do with the cutting power of it, it was never card to get the wires cut which some times with other tools have been a problem.Would buy again!
I've had this for about a month now, very pleased with the product! Works Great, Very Comfortable!My only complaint is that there was no warning at all about how fast the white nibs wear outon the stylist - I found out the hard way today and scratched the surface of my Cintiq.My official warning to all who buy this wonderful product....WARNING: Buy the scratch protection film!if you don't..... ALWAYS compare the condition of the tip of the WHITE stylist Nib to a new Nib before applying it to the surface of the tablet - CHECK IT EVERY TIME YOU SIT DOWN TO USE IT.Over time they wear out and crisp edges form that will scratch the surface screen of your Cintiq.There is no way to get the scratches out!!!!!!!I'm not speaking of the normal pressure trails left on the surface after use - those wipe off with a little moisture on a soft towel.I'm a person who takes care with things and still this happened to me.I hope this information prevents someone else from the upsetting experience of scratching their screen.
I love this set. It came with all the little extras I needed. The company was very fast on delivery. I had it in 2 days. I would reccommend the product and the company.
I use to have a Minolta 35mm in the past, but this camera and the lenses that come with the camera is by far the best!! The pictures are clear and very colorful. I like to take photos of old churches and old towns or buildings and I use the Sepia setting, it makes the photos look old and antique. The black and white photo setting takes excellent photos as well. The viewing screen is larger than other cameras, and clear. I am not an expert photographer its just a hobby. This camera is great for beginners and up. It is so easy to set up and start taking pictures. I recommend that you get the 2GB compactflash card.
After months of trying to pull in some strong non-fading AM stations on my clock radio at night, I thought this antenna would provide the solution. Sadly, I was wrong. While the Terk AM-1000 Advantage does look quite impressive and well built, I would say it makes a better decoration (or dust collector) than a radio antenna. I would NOT recommend it.
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
Okay, a lot can be said for saving money, however there can be problems with no-name or non-branded products. No matter what your "style" of photography, you will have a battery empty its charge at a critical moment. Having a back-up is essential. Having a quality back-up battery that will get you through is imperative. Knock-off brands do not hold the same charge as the branded battery meant for your camera; although their manufacture may claim it does.Get in the zone and get the shot!
Well this is my first Logitech mouse as I have been a major advocate of the MS intellimouse series for a while now and I must say that I am impressed with this mouse. My last mouse was the MS intellimouse explorer (the grey optical mouse) and like the others before it went on the fritz and died on me. Disgusted with the constant dying of my MS mouse I turned to logitech and over the past month I have been nothing but a happy camper with the performance and feel of the &quot;Blue Man&quot; as my wife calls it (beats me why...probably cause of the Blue Men Group).The advantages I have noticed of the &quot;Blue Man&quot; over the MS optical series is the following. The Logitech mouse is completly more ergonomical than the MS series by a longshot. The comfort and feel of this mouse is outstanding...although may be awkward for a left hand user but less than the old MS series...and the optical camera seems to read faster than the old MS series as well because a vast improvement is immediately noticable from the start in the precision of this mouse. The mouse wheel can be depressed for an additional &quot;menu&quot; screen that allows for quick access to things such as: your favorites list, e-mail,refresh web page, and other nifty ideas that the MS series probably would never have dreamed of.The downsides to the mouse...There are NO downsides to it. I understand that I have only used this mouse for about a month now but when compared to the compatibility issues and the registry tweaks I had to implement for the MS series the Logitech Mouse is a Godsend.In response to the &quot;electronics fan&quot; from Canada his statement that &quot; the blue logitech label emits heat&quot; is erroneous. Ok it may technically emit some heat but it is not even noticable even for long periods of use. Also his statement that the cursor will move erratically across the screen if you move it to fast is true if you DON'T adjust the settings. The MS mouse suffered horribly from that and that is one of the great joys of this mouse is its fine customization menu. I experiance NO erratic movement from this mouse at all (I just got done moving it across the screen as fast as I could). However since this is an optical mouse you do not want to place it on a surface that is reflective i.e. glass or a white textured surface since that can interfere with the optical sensor.Overall I would highly recommend this mouse over the MS optical series due to its increased tracking and precision and the overall general comfort of using this mouse for extended periods (i.e. gaming;-) and since I forgot to mention it above the button click response is SUPERB. I have yet to encounter any problems with this mouse and if I do...well at least Logitech has an easy accesible and available tech support (Microsoft tech support is horrendous for home users).
One size does NOT fit all; especially in the market for digital music players, where every available product has a matching set of disadvantages to accompany its desirable features.Whether the RIO RIOT meets a given buyer's needs will depend on just what that buyer's needs and prejudices are. For me, the RIOT works beautifully. Other people might differ.The RIOT's three best features are brain-dead obvious:- Low Price (as of Feb, 2003)- Large storage capacity thanks to its 20GB HD *and* its support for WMA files- Very good user interface thanks to a large, clear, 3" diagonal screen, good screen layout, and simple controlsThe less-desirable features are equally obvious:- A less than pocketable size of 5"x3"x1.3"- USB 1.1 data transfer- A very poor choice of music management software in Real Jukebox, the most annoying piece of nagware this side of pop-up ads.For me, the RIOT works out just fine because its pluses meet all my needs and its minuses are mostly irrelevant to my situation. For example, the size of the RIOT is a non-issue since it fits in my pants pocket just fine, the carrying case has an excellent belt clip, and I do most of my music listening either at home through my Stereo or in my car, anyway.The USB data transfer speed? Yes, it's relatively slow, but one should remember this product was designed in 2001 and that adding either USB 2.0 and/or FIREWIRE support would've increased the cost. Notice that comparable products with higher transfer rates cost about double what the RIOT costs? Faced with the choice, I'd rather save the money.And as for the REAL JUKEBOX, well, the less said about that the better. The good news is that you don't *have* to use it to download music to the RIOT.The first thing to keep in mind if you buy a RIOT is to forget about the included CD; just go straight to the RIOHOME website and download three files:- the latest drivers for the RIOT; as of Feb '03 that would be the beta drivers for windows 2000/XP, last updated April 2002 (Officially unsupported but they work flawlessly)- the latest version of firmware for the RIOT; as of Feb '03, that is version 1.25, dated Jan, 2003- the latest version of the MOODLOGIC application; as of Feb '03, that would be version 2.5Once you install the three downloads, you will be able to archive your CD music using whatever tool you prefer (for me that is Windows Media Player 9) in your choice of MP3 or WMA formats (I prefer WMA 64kbps for everything except classical music). I deposit the newly-created files in a dummy directory and then I use MOODLOGIC to download them to the RIOT before moving the songs to my permanent hard drive collection. Ideally, I would prefer for Windows Media Player to support the RIOT directly, as it does most other RIO players, (its listed on the Windows Media Web site, so such support *may* be forthcoming) but the MOODLOGIC application works fine and its playlist-generation features are intriguing. Maybe I'll explore that later. For now, I'm busy enough moving my full music accumulation (500 CDs, so far) to the RIOT. Next, I'll start on my old cassettes and LPs. Right now it looks like the RIOT will hold every piece of music I own with a few hundred megabytes to spare for future purchases.Other features of note?The RIO DJ feature is very nice and once I teach it which music is my favorite (by playing it) I expect I'll be using it a lot.The menu system is simple; you invoke it with a dedicated button and navigate it with a scroll-wheel, a select button, and a cancel button.The RIOT does a very good job of sorting songs by Album or artist based on the ID3 tags, but it does *not* seem to retain the track number info, so the albums are *not* played in order. I'll have to use playlists for the few albums where this is critical. (Like I said, it is not a perfect product; maybe future firmware updates will fix this, maybe not.&lt;shrug>)Sound quality? It depends on the playback medium, but when I pipe the signal through my stereo it sounds as good as the original CDs. With a pair of quality headphones it sounds better than my stereo.Oh, yes, the equalizer functions are limited to BASS and Treble. Of course, I have external equalizers both at home and in my car so, again, it is a non-issue.Battery life? I haven't timed it but I seem to be getting about 8 hours of continuous playback time in between charges.One thing that everybody who has seen it has remarked on is the display.It is just plain superb.Very readable and, with the 1.25 firmware, it displays exactly the information you need during playback.Faced with a choice between a smaller player with a lesser screen, I'd go for the RIOT's "bulk" every time. Not that its *that* big. (Its about the size of two stacked PDAs, definitely smaller than a paperback book.)All in all; the RIOT works for me because, first of all, it supports Windows media so I can store double the music I could on an MP3-only player (otherwise, I couldn't get all my music onto it without sacrificing quality). Second, the onboard screen and user interface are excellent. Third, the sound quality is excellent, as far as my ears can tell. And finally, the price. Gotta love that price...Bottom line: a good quality, hard-drive based player for anybody who wants to save money and doesn't insist on shirt-pocket size.
Although I now have a digital camera, I still use my Advantix camera periodically. It always takes good pictures and the panoramics are neat. I almost always buy Kodak film, although the fuji is comparable. the 400 speed is an average users film for night or day. I prefer the Kodak just for the fact my camera is a Kodak as well. If anything happens with the film, I can't blame compatability, but nothing has ever happened. Harder to find now, but available here on Amazon for a decent price. Check it out.
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.
This remote works great!I like the fact you can customize each button and it truly will operate all your equipment. The only downside with the remote is that it takes a little while to figure out the way the programming works and it can be a bit tedious. But that is not a problem cause once it is set up, your 8 or 9 other remotes can be thrown in a dark corner of your closet.Enjoy everyone.
I have been using these UR-40's for just over 2 years now, and I have to say, they are doing everything that I want them to do.They are used primarily at the desk top computer to listen to music while surfing the web, watching videos etc.. and have plenty of full range sound available. Cranked up, and there is little to zero distortion, crisp highs and they have a nice deep bass.. not to the extent that they feel like a sub-woofer is at your feet, but unless your an audiophile, I do not think you will be disappointed in the UR-40 headphones.I will say, that I really like the lifetime warranty. The older version of these headphones came with a 4' cord which is a bit short for my set-up. My cord finally bit the dust at the 'Y' and are in the process of being repaired. I hope I get the newer version with the 8' cord as that will eliminate my issue. If not, I'll be picking up an extension cord shortly...Over-all, you can't go wrong with these headphones, especially for the price (less than I paid for them 2 years ago.. ).
Light and thick protection at the same time. I would recommend this to any macbook users with Macbook Pro 13.3 :D
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.
I have two of these -- one for an HP LaserJet 1012, one for an HP DeskJet 6540. My review concerns version 2.0 of the firmware, which is what they both shipped with.First, the DHCP option really isn't very good. If you use it, be sure to reserve an IP so the same one will be assigned every time. Watch out for these two problems:1) This box doesn't renew the IP, so your DHCP server will eventually give that IP to something else if it's not reserved.2) If your DHCP server isn't up when the 301U boots (power outage, power-strip cycle, etc), it will not try again to request an IP. You'll have to power-cycle the print server.Second, just because this box and your printer both have USB ports, don't assume it will be compatible. My LaserJet 1012 prints fine. My DeskJet does not -- it would freeze after part of a page. After working with HP support for awhile (who are not sympathetic for having not purchased a JetDirect, BTW), the "resolution" was to use an older DeskJet 600-era printer driver. It worked, but I lost many of the features that a nice photo printer has to offer.Third, and arguably most important, the firmware upgrades on the Dlink site do not work. There is no option in the web interface to update the firmware, and the PSAdmin utility is a Win 3.x application that complains about a "checksum error" with FW 2.0 and 2.1. It will accept the posted 1.2 FW image, but then complains that it can't communicate with the print server. Oddly enough, it's able to run diagnostics and pull all of the setup info fine. Basically, PSAdmin is a lost cause. Google it, you'll see.So, in short, if your printer is known to work, it generally works pretty well. I did have a power supply die after a year of use, but I had a spare from an old Dlink access point which happened to be the same model -- problem solved.Honestly, I wouldn't buy it again. If for no other reason than it appears to have been more or less abandoned by D-Link. Get something with decent support just in case you need it.
I bought this product for my home office. It is so easy to set up and use. It's great having a scanner, fax, printer and copier all in one product. I love it and it doesn't take up much space!
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 things the best. You can play games anywhare its so cool It has great sound and pitcher it's so cool .....
I bought this backpack to take to Disney World with me. Not only did it hold my camera and all the lenses, but it also held my personal items! It was lightweight and comfortable, and I would recommend it to anyone.
I got my Western Digital 500GB 7200RPM 8MB Buffer Ultra ATA/100, 3.5INCH, 8.9MS Seek, Caviar Series Se Re; I installed it and was very easy; so far so good the hard drive is working fine. I am happy with my decision and the service was as I expected - thanks
Works perfectly with my computer. Received it quickly and the pricing was very reasonable. Smooth transaction, would use again. I saved money by ourchasing from Amazon versuses leading retailers.
This is a Great product at a great price, saved my customer from buying a new refrigerator at Christmas, he was very happy $$$$$$
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 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.
I'm new to the whole external flash scene, and this seemed to be my best option. I've used it a handful of times yielding some good results, but there are better flashes out there (for more money of course). The FL-36 is a great flash if you are looking at getting into flash photography with an Olympus SLR. You can also use it as a stand-alone flash unit, which is rather fun!
I used to use film SLR cameras with autofocus and all the gadgets until I got my second digital camera - an Olympus C2100 UZ with a 10x zoom and 2 megapixels. After that the film cameras gathered dust.I decided to replace the Olympus with a lighter, more modern camera at the beginning of 2005. This camera was similar to a more updated c2100, and I had heard that the recent Olympus cameras were not as good. I had printed out letter-size pictures on my computer printer with the c2100, so I knew that 2 megapixels and a good zoom lens were better than more megapixels.I was also pleased that the Panasonic had image stabilization, because my experiences with the Olympus taught me that I could take sharp hand-held images at 400mm focal lengths around 70 percent of the time.The Panasonic has an f2.8 lens across all of its focal length, which is better than lenses used for digital SLRs like the Canon Rebel XT. Because of this and the high-quality Leica lens, I can take pictures that used to require flash just with the room lights in my house.The lens is fantastic. Sample pictures at [...] show that it loses little against the lenses for digital SLRs, and the quality will save you from bad pictures time after time, while giving you more versatile options for picture-taking.If you're still clinging to film cameras, note that digital quality now exceeds film. However, the best part of digital is the ability to charge the battery, use a 512MB memory card like I bought, and not be conscious that you have 36 chances to get a decent photo before the film runs out.The Panansonic has several things I like. The controls are simplified, so you can lend your camera to a snapshotter without having them be confused. The weight and size are not off-putting, so a newbie can be taking good pictures from the beginning. And the whole package does enough thinking for you, so you're unlikely to make a mistake when you look through the viewfinder.Would I change anything? Sure, but this is true of every digital camera over a year after it was introduced (8/2004). I run Adobe Photoshop CS2, so I'd like the ability to use Camera RAW format. I'd like a hot shoe so that I could put a powerful flash on it. And I'd like a bigger LCD screen so that I could see how good my pictures were.However, could I say that I'd take better pictures if these features were there? I'm not sure. The Panasonic FZ-3 is the rare sort of camera that allows you to point and shoot and gradually build up your knowledge to use its advanced features. Definitely a great bargain, and the newer Panasonic FZ series continue this trend.
Received this item as a gift. The close up filters work great. I used to use an Opteka macro lens on my compact digital camera, but it just didn't work on my new Nikon D60 (too short a depth of field). This kit gives me the advantages of the macro lens, but with a lot more control over the depth of field. If you have ever even thought about doing close up shots of flowers, bugs, or anything, this is a great accessory.
I don't write very many reviews, but after reading what has been written about these headphones, I have something to add. The main complaint seems to be the lack of bass. I can definitively say that anyone who can't get enough bass out of these isn't using the right tips and/or doesn't have a seal. Without a seal the bass is very poor. For the few days I had these, I was using the foam tips. The sound was okay but I was in agreement with the detractors here that the bass left something to be desired. Then I tried the more flexible rubber piece, and once I got a seal -- which I could tell I had because the earpieces wouldn't come out of my ear without creating a little suction and turning the tips inside out -- the bass was pounding. You won't believe how good these sound until you get the right fit with the right tips. You will know when you get the right seal and you should keep trying until you do, otherwise you will be disappointed.
haven't used this new one yet - but the previous one (detroyed in a fire) was fantastic. Great sound from a small speaker and ran flawlessly for many years
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.
I ordered this lens as a general purpose lens for my wife to use. I expected reasonable performance but didn't have high hopes. The first one I received had a front focus problem that was uncorrectable on both my Pentax K7 and Pentax K-r. I sent the lens back and received an exchange lens. This one would not focus at all in most of the wide angle range. I sent this lens back also. I'll now wait til the Pentax 18-135 comes out.
The card I received had a very short mounting shank, about 1/2 inch instead of the ~1.5 inch standard. It was not as shown in the picture!!If the tie-down was on the tie-down bracket then the contacts were an inch from the slot.
For what I paid, this is well worth the money.It's quite a hefty/sturdy camera, which does the job of underwater photography well. It feels sturdy and should be able to take some impact and waterproof.Things could be better:1) quicker focussing: you cannot use this for sports since it's quite slow2) no photo preview right after you took the picture3) better strap: the little loopy thing which hooks to the camera should be more sturdy4) optical zoom would be nice.5) video is very low res (400x320), and sound is choppy. And you cannot use zoom during the video.6) white balance is sometimes inconsistent between shots. If you're pickyperhaps you should set it at a setting instead of autoOverall, for the price, nothing comes close at the price point you get it at Amazon. Underwater cameras are a niche and very expensive.Overall, I am happy with the purchase. No trouble with the shipping, it came as expected on time and in good shape.
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!
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.
Works just as advertised. Strip 5/8" wire, insert into bottom half, screw on top half, you're done. They are expensive, one pkg of 4 will do 1 speaker. Only worthwhile for a good sound system. Be sure they don't touch each other when connected.
i loved the way this unit looked and perceivable quality of it as well. it is also very easy to use. good instructions manual, remote, and very clear display. i liked this unit very much. but, i returned it for these reasons: dvd player does not produce as great of a sound and picture as other dvd players do in the under [$$$] range. also, the onscreen menu has very small font. it is very difficult to distinguish letters sitting about 10 feet away from tv.
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.
I bought the white 256MB today and transferred 23 songs onto it today! And I love it! I took a bike ride and listened to my MP3 player, I transferred songs from my CD player (which is much easier than from a computer) and it is just so fun.You might not think so, but This MP3 player is cute, fun, and totally worth your money!
this tv has a great picture, is an attractive piece of decor, and an easy-to-understand instruction book. except i can't get my old vcr hooked up - audio works, video doesn't. my fault. the remote would be better if the words on it were bigger, other than that, it's laid out well.
I have used a different brand 70-300mm zoom before which worked well, but it was noisy and slow to focus. The Canon 70-300mm is absolutely silent and extremely fast in focusing, and produces absolutely outstanding photos. So good in fact, that I have posted a few of the images under this lens for you to judge yourself. Photos that I took at the Atlanta Zoo, under all types of lighting conditions. The lens produced incredible photos. All were hand-held shots, most of which were at the full 300mm range. And the IS is incredible. I had one photo which was taken in the shade and I was shooting with aperture priority and wide open. I did not realize how well the IS stabilized my photo till I looked at the exif data on my Flickr site - the shutter speed was 1/10th of a second, hand-held, and at 275mm. What more can you say about a lens, to obtain sharp photos like that. This lens is an absolute winner for me! For a sharp, fast, quiet lens with a tremendous zoom range, this is the next lens you want to buy!
This is as good as original that come with my for my Palm T/X works perfectly well. I do not have any issues as yet. Apart , I got them at quite reasonable price.
I have been using Dymo labelers since the 1970's. They have changed a bit over the years. Now everything is electronic and computerized to some degree. Well, these labels are perfect for any application that requires identification. I highly recommend these labels because they break open in the middle from the rear, making them a "snap" to apply.
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.
I've had this model for about a year and a half and it has been great - not one problem whatsoever - I think any &quot;negative&quot; reviews must be due to user error, because any monkey could properly set this up - very simple to use. DVD is great, never a skip - VCR is fine. Remote is ok, simply a matter of R-E-A-D-I-N-G the manual. Highly recommend this product.
Not only does this product not work as advertised, but it also scratched my copy of Madden 2006 beyond repair. The design is atrociously bad, and as the last reviewer noted, the wheel design is so flimsy that it doesn't spin without bending, and the CD needs to be helped by hand in order to spin. I am returning this piece of crap tomorrow. Stay FAR AWAY from Skip Dr. products!
I was getting high frequency noise bursts due to a failing Motorola 2210 DSL modem. Sonic.net (my ISP) recommended getting a different one and I read that for their business customers they were using ZyXEL modems with line bonding. I didn't need the bonding, but did need an ADSL2+ that supported Annex M. This one does indeed support Annex M. My upstream is currently 2300kbps.I received the 660M, plugged it in and immediately, the line noise problem was gone. Went from 4Mbps to 12Mbps down. I didn't have to configure anything on the modem. Keep in mind that I use this in bridging mode and run my own firewall behind it with static IP addresses.I called up sonic.net and had them flip the DSLAM into Annex M mode and the ZyXEL immediately retrained and doubled my upstream.The modem comes with telnet enabled on 192.168.1.1 and has a basic, but workable menu system.
I've always loved Linksys products. And this one is very good as always. Working great for me! Very happy with it.
This camera has one flaw and one flaw only. The auto white balance tends to make some image yellowish with the flash off. Everything else about the camera is amazingly good.The white balance with flash on is perfect. The batteries don't seem to die at all. The auto focus is extremely fast. I tried (forgetting I had manual focus) to get something out of focus by moving the camera rapidly. Didn't work.The lens is high quality had has a pretty good zoom (3x BTW- took me a while to find that info) It has a switch on the side to go between manual and auto focus.The modes work as they say they do. All 12 are useful for different shots. Go into the auto mode and the camera becomes a point-and-shoot. Go into full manual and it becomes the camera that takes photos you find in magazines. Remarkably, it even takes perfect photos of people who always say they aren't photogenic (and aren't with any other camera). People who blink when the flash goes off don't with this camera.It took me a few weeks to learn how to use the manual modes. The manual is extremely good, considering I used it. (I usually hate using manuals) The macro mode is so good, pictures often come out badly because the camera shows dust and dirt on the objects that you can't even see with the naked eye. I consider this good.The camera seems to be designed for right handed people, but I am left handed, and it doesn't feel awkward at all. I also wear glasses, and find taking pictures comfortable with or without them. (The adjustment just barely corrects for my poor vision, however)The controls are well laid out and make sense. The menus are easy to navigate, and deleting pictures is fast. The design of the camera is also great. Even though the body is plastic, it looks and feels more like metal. Not cheap at all. It looks great.And its pictures are just amazing. Amazing.If you are looking for a camera in this price range, get this camera.If you have any questions, feel free to email me at dzweben@mac.com, and I will try to answer them.
When it works it functions fine, but I get some funky color inversion when I switch between inputs, fairly often (picture has lots of purple). Power cycling the unit fixes the issue.I'm wondering if the R G B is being messed up as Y Cb Cr.
This battery comes standard with the Panasonic PV-GS35 camcorder. It provides a few hours of service on each charge, even with the LCD in use and "stop and go" recording and playback. It is superior to most other standard camcorder batteries. Naturally, as with many electronic devices, you want a backup battery so you can keep recording - there is no need to spend $75 or more on a different backup or a more powerful one. This one will be a great backup, or primary, battery for under $60!
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 am well please with the number of pages that I am able to print with the cartridge. Colors are bright and the ink dries very fast.
"Won't work off any FM frequency.">> Uhhh, yeah, well, that's because IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO. That's not what it's made for... It's not an FM transmitter like the car kit. If you want to pick it up on FM at home, use the car kit that came with the S50 & buy the $19 power supply at Sirius.com (S50-HPS). Why did you spend $100 on something you knew NOTHING about?"Won't work on a laptop unless you us [sic] external speakers...">> Wow... RTFM! It's designed to be plugged into a home stereo, which, oddly enough, it says in the description. The function of the home kit is to listen through a dedicated connection to a stereo system, sending a much clearer signal than FM.There are 4 ways to listen to the S50: through your car stereo speakers, with the included car kit; through headphones, with the included ear buds (or any other headphones/ear buds); through your home stereo/home theater system, with the home kit; and through any FM radio, using the included car kit + the extra power supply. It's really not that difficult to understand, if you take the 90 seconds to read what they do.The S50 Home Kit does *exactly* what it's supposed to do, and it does it perfectly. It includes everything you need to listen to high-quality, digital satellite radio from your S50, plus a few extras: the dock, the power cord, 2 sets of audio cables, a remote (with battery), and an antenna.
I gave up on the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 after having 3 pairs break. I had read several positive professional and user reviews regarding Shure earphones and decided to give the SE420 a try. I have used them for about 3 months now in the office and on airplanes, including long-haul flights. The noise blocking is excellent - my co-workers and flight attendant have been super-annoyed because they have difficulty getting my attention when I wear them - the noise isolation is that good. I thought the Shure earphone noise isolation worked better than the Bose QC2 noise-canceling. The sound quality seems better, too, but I'm not enough of an audiophile to comment on the nuances.The Shure SE420's performance and comfort is dependent on selecting an ear sleeve with good fit and comfort and properly adjusting the position in the ear -- else, the sound quality is rather mediocre. But fitted and adjusted properly, the performance is amazing.The earphone case is much more compact than the Bose QC2 and I do not have to carry spare batteries with me. Another advantage of the SE420 over the QC2.The reasons I am not giving the SE420 5 stars are: 1). The extra time it takes to get just the right adjustment for optimal performance and 2). The price is rather high. But, given the opportunity to do it all over again, I would have skipped the Bose QC2 and have gone only with the Shure SE420.
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.
This GPS is great. I saved gas and time using this. I love all its features. Great Product! The best in the market...
Great camera bag. Just used in in on a photo class trip to France that included a lot of traveling around. Held everything I needed and more. Adjustable dividers are useful and was able to carry my small laptop in the seperate compartment. Cost less and seems like a lot more for the money than others I looked at. It also seems less bulky and the water resistant features, like the zipper cover flaps seem good, though I didn't actually have to use it in the rain yet. Could do without the shiny metalic "Canon" label on the back which seems to advertise that you are carrying expensive equipment. I covered it by using fabric glue and a strip of webbing to go over it. You do have to take the pack off to get inside it, but wasn't a major issue to me. All in all am very happy with it.
Not sure why it did not work for my Samsung HDTV and Mac book pro hook up. However, it did work for my Sony HDTV and regular HDMI hook up. Not too happy because I have another better quality HDMI cable that works for both set ups. Sticking to the better cable.
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.
Did not work. Apparently some of this particular model don't work sometimes. Like, enough that there are a lot of people talking about it. And there's no way to fix it; tech support can't help you now!
Amazon is crazy!This ink is not suitable for Epson CX8400!!!WASTE MY MONEY AND TIME!!Tpying letters With ink on my hands, can't wait to write a review!
I auditioned a bunch of center channel speakers at a large store. This one had the clearest tweeter and was the best speaker for understanding dialogue. It isn't too tinny either. A great choice. I got rid of my old center channel speaker and now I can hear dialogue much better in my home theatre.
I bought this camera several years ago and was extremely frustrated with it. The zoom part is great, and the pictures, when I could get them, looked fine. What I hated was that the camera wouldn't always take a picture when I wanted it to. Probably my pictures weren't perfectly focused, didn't have the best lighting, etc., but I was hoping for spontaneity and instead got a camera that argued with me. I like to snap pictures a bit before people are expecting it, so they don't get those frozen smiles. With this camera, I often had to push the button one, two, three, four, five, sometimes six or more times before it finally took the picture, guaranteeing that my subjects were as artificial and annoyed as possible. I tried every different setting but still had the same problem. Many cute pictures of my small children were lost forever because of this camera. I contacted Canon but they offered me no help whatsoever. I will never buy a Canon again!
Picked this one up for my Samsung A-950 phone, works perfectly. By virtue of size it needs to be handled very delicately while inserting it into the device or in to the bundled SD adapter. Price for this item fluctuates very frequently, most of the times Amazon sells it through affiliates, but when Amazon does sell it, then their price is the best. Also amazon does a price match to itself (not affiliate prices), so watch out for that if the price goes down with in few weeks of purchase.
I bought these speakers three months ago, becaus it was inconvienent to listen to my iPod under headphones all the time (I don't have a stereo anymore, my iPod is my only music player. Try hearing someone knock on the door under headphones every day). But I needed something small, because my bedroom, where I listen the most, is really small (prison cell small, people). After a lot of research, I found these. Logitech has the perfect small, portable speakers. They have great sound, the battery life is great (they do also run on an AC adaptor, but I hardly ever use it), they fold for easy storage, and have an excellent storage case (although I wish the storage case had a handle or strap). Some people complained that the volume didn't go high enough, and at first I thought the same. Then I found out that you have to have your iPod volume turned at least halfway up. I turned it up to about three quarters, and I never had a volume problem again. These are great for small apartments (like mine), kitchens and hotel rooms. They are not loud enough to carry music into another room, so if you are looking for something like that, look somewhere else. But if all you want is to hear music in the room you are in, these are perfect.
clearly the best price. i used it to route from my sat receiver to my projector tv. works fine for the video. looked far and wide. this works fine for my use.
Its an excellent webcam i ever had, it has really very good features and the clarity of the cam is excellent like the divx movies...i would suggest you to take this cam, its not gonna disappoint you, worth for the price
shoulda read all the reviews before i ordered...we also got the wrong cable...wanted 24 pins and guess it was 18 pins...so now i have to reorder from someone else i guess..in the meantime i lost some time waiting for this to work out...
The cable/adapter works great. I have ordered several times from this vendor and will continue to do so. The product arrived in a timely fashion
A second set of headphones for my Sennheiser RS 130 system is a marriage saver. We can watch TV together - my sound level doesn't bother her - she can't hear my vasomotor-rhinitis coughing. Also, it's not inconsequential that the sound is terrific and I can walk almost the length of the house and hear without distortion. The headset is also comfortable with my hearing aids, which has not been true of other headsets. I can use either the microphone or the telecoil with the headset. The microphone is a little more friendly since I can hear outside sounds ... phone, doorbell, etc. This particular model of Sennheiser doesn't block outside sounds. This is the second model of owned ... both great!
I gave the D40 5 stars for solid build quality, outstanding images and bargin price tag.---In the dim and distant past I owned a number of film SLRs, but for the past 5 or 6 years I've only used point and shoot digital cameras. Lately, the shutter lag in these cameras became increasingly annoying, and the slow startup resulted in missing some priceless moments. A new, point 'n shoot would have been faster, but given the drop in price, a digital SLR was a much better option, plus I wanted to get back into taking photography a bit more seriously. So, here is how I came to buy a Nikon D40.....I now completely agree with the advice given in many of the reviews in almost all 'camera review' web sites. You really need get an SLR camera in your hands before you know if it is `right' for you. A camera with awesome specifications is useless if you are going to leave it at home because its too heavy, or if it feels so fragile you are afraid you might damage it. When I picked up the Canon D30 and similar mid-range cameras I immediately came to the conclusion I'd probably only use them on `special occasions', like a wedding, or when I was specifically going going some where to take photos. They are pretty heavy, probably more at home in a studio than being taken hiking! So, that left the `cheaper' end of the range (since cheaper SLRs generally means smaller and lighter). Some were immediately out of the running because of their small, dark viewfinders. The olympus range for example, was notable for the claustrophobic tunnel of a viewfinder. I did consider the Pentax range, but if I were to really get into photography, and decided I needed a camera with more 'professional' features, it would likely be a Nikon or a Canon. Consequently, I decided to limit my choice to one of these manufacturers, since I want to be able to use accessories and lenses that I buy now on future camera bodies. That really only left the Canon XTi and the Nikon D40. The Canon undoubtedly has the higher spec, but the camera doesn't quite fit my hand. Its too small to be comfortable. The Nikon however, fits perfectly. This left the choice between the 10M pixel D40x at $800 or the 6M pixel D40 at $550. Almost all of the photos I take are for display on a computer - either on the web, or on my own monitor. When I do print photos I never print anything bigger than a 10 x 8. So, realistically, I wouldn't gain anything from the extra pixels (other than some vague notion that I'd done the `right thing' by purchasing the `better' model). I decided to go with the lower end model, especially since I've never been pixel limited with my current 5 M pixel point `n shoot, and spend the difference on a Nikon 55-200mm VR zoom (at $230 this is also a bargin).Bottom line. The D40 is a great deal. The D40x is less so. At $800, the D40x is lacking in features - such as being able to use any Nikon lens and have autofocus capability, no depth of field preview, etc.I feel like I got an incredible deal on this camera, and couldn't be happier with the images it produces.-----Update: I've now taken about 3,000 photos with this camera. And, I'm even happier than I was when I first bought it. Its light enough that I carry it with me every day. And, as a result, I've taken many photos that I'd otherwise missed.November 2007. I dropped the camera onto tarmac. It was in it's bag, so it didn't hit the ground particularly hard. But, it was hard enough to damage the kit lens. It still works, but the zoom movement is now very stiff in one direction. I'd been thinking about buying a 55-200VR lens to supplement the kit lens that came with the camera. Instead, I've just ordered an 18-200 VR lens from amazon. I'd been in two minds about buying this, and always having the right lens on the camera when the opportunity arose. Seems the decision was made for me!
I'm satisfied with the print quality of this device as well as it's professional look. It is very easy to use and the instructions -- while long and complex at times -- are easy to understand. This is a very large printer though, and I would advise you to take careful measurements of your desk space before purchasing to make sure it will fit. Overall highly recommended.
My old Sennheiser PX-100s were finally dying after about five years and it was time to find a new pair of jogging/traveling around headphones. The PX-100s were great, but with the success of that product Sennheiser changed the headphones somewhat and jacked up the price so I figured it was time to tryout their Koss counterparts. I'm a big fan of the PortaPros, they have punchy bass, mid-range is good and the treble is not too piercing. The result is a very good product, though I have to admit I don't like the sound quite as much as the Sennheisers. I think that the main problem is the bass, it's good, but the Sennheisers had a dynamic, fat bass sound that the PortaPros can't quite reach. I'm a fan of a variety of music, and in rock and jazz tunes this slight deficiency is not apparent at all. With electronic music and, in particular, hip-hop, the limits of the bass show up. I should say that I do have perhaps an over-fondness for low-end sounds so it's possible that you'll like the fact that the bass isn't as strong with the PortaPros. I will also say that while I don't like these PortaPros quite as much as the PX-100s, I don't think that the PX-100s are worth their new $50 price tag and I would purchase these Koss headphones again if giving the choice.
I got this for one reason, to eliminate the Telephone cable to my Tivo. After plugging this in and doing a little setup and testing on the Tivo, I was up and running and disconnecting the 100 foot telephone cord! Yay!
Netgear WGT624 works great. Installation was simple. I download windows vista driver before I begin and burn a CD as recommended by netgear. Router works great but drops Internet connection. If you have the same problem then change IDLE TIMEOUT in BASIC Settings under Internet service provider login. This timer logs you out from Internet connection when there is no Internet activity. I set it to 0 to not logout. Since then the router works fine and I am enjoying greater speed.
Just a plain piece of plastic, used for hobbies matched the interior of my silverado. Plenty of left over after my project...
I'm an amateur with some photographic talent. This is a good basic lens for the price to get the ranges you want without having to change out multiple lenses. The lens quality seems to be as good as the Nikon lenses.If you want wider or closer than this lens can offer, there is a huge price jump and you'll need to consult professionals.
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 is a must have!!it comes with everything that you need for your V series camera,lens cleaner,case,dock,it has good quality,and the best "The price" for all the stuff excellent price!!!
I ordered these microphones to use with a children's computer camp using Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) so that the children could record their voices for use in their animated stories.They worked really well. These microphones aren't (and don't claim to be) broadcast quality microphones, but very nice for the price and did exactly what we wanted.
Looked all over for a mp3 player to replace my mpio-dmk which gave out after a year. I use mine almost exlusively for working out, especially jogging. I know of almost no one who uses armbands, clipping the player to a waistband works much better, and looks less goofy. Even though mp3 players have been out for years now the clips and attachments are still often made as an afterthought, and rarely well documented on the internet, or in the cases at the store. A case in point is the RCA Lyra rd1080, which I returned for the cali. Buying the cali was still an act of faith since there were no pictures of the &quot;sports armband&quot; that came with it. Anyhow, I've only had it for a few days but here is what I like about it:1. It comes with a &quot;holster&quot; with a metal clip that attaches tightly to the player without covering any controls except the usb attachment. Perfect for jogging, it is lightweight, and the joystick works well enough for advancing tunes while on the move. Volume controls also very easy to use, even when running. Also seems solidly made, hope it will last.2. The sd slot cannot be accessed without removing the battery, so it is impossible to take it out with the power on. This also makes the slot well sealed. Smart design.3. Navigation to fm tuner and other features is straightforward.All in all good first impressions. Recommended for runners
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.
If you are looking for a camera that works indoors in low light then pass on this one. I am comparing this with my 4 year old Fujifilm 3800. The Fuji has no image stabilization so a tripod is needed to get low-light shots; but the shots have outstanding true-to-life colors without a flash. The Lumix on the other hand has excellent stabilization; no need for a tripod; but the colors appear fake and noisy without a flash. Is this the best that 4 years of technology can do?I did not test in daylight, or with a flash; it is probably a very good camera in those applications, but I wanted a camera that works indoors and this ain't it.
This was suppose to be the standard replacement of what I had before for my laptop. It works however it seems to be very touchy when plugged in if it charges or not.
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
Sylvania LD-155SL8 15" LCD HDTV with Built-In DVD PlayerGreat for a small space. Nice picture,good sound, easy to use controls.I did my research beforehand and this is THE best value for the money.
I recently bought this surge to replace an older unit I had. For this price range, it's a great buy. The outlets are nicely spaced out to accommodate a wide range of plugs. A nice touch is the surge's plug itself is angled which allows you to plug it in the top outlet if you are using the bottom outlet for something else.(For me its a lamp that is connected to a switch). Also the unit is wall mountable which makes running your cables and keeping things neat much easier.*****IMPORTANT Make sure you fill out and send Belkin the required information that comes with your surge so in case you do get hit with a power surge you can take advantage of the equipment protection.
I bought two of these to power my Bose 901 Series VI speakers. The pre-amp is also an Audiosource item. Although these amps are rated the same as the Kenwood system they replace, the sound is cleaner and much louder than before. They are, however, absent of a few features many have come to expect from audio products of late, including headphone jacks (each amp has one 1/4" mono headphone jack) remote control, and surround sound.In my situation, these amps are perfect. I wanted another amplifier/pre-amp setup, but I didn't want to get rid of my speakers, which require a processor loop. I didn't need a tuner, and I have plenty of room for amplifiers and speakers. As a result of buying this set-up, I now have what must surely be the most powerful and best-sounding iPod dock in the world. If you are willing to stand up to adjust the sound or turn the equipment on or off, you'll likely be pleased with a couple of Audiosource amplifiers.
Bought these for my son for his birthday and he loves them. For the price and without going high-end, they're definitely worth it. Comes with carrying case and a few adapters. Everything you can expect from Skullcandy.
Outstanding headphones, purchased primarily for my daughter; subwoofer really adds a lot of depth and dimension. An excellent bargain and quite comfortable to wear.
The porduct works great, charges and plays great. I would recommend this to anyone. Good price too.
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
Fast shipper & a really nice product. We are using it to keep our DVDs that no longer have covers. Keeps well & looks nice on our shelf.
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'm very happy. Most scans get the categories right, but I've concluded that errors are more often a result of the card's layout than the scanner or software. Great price and has met my needs.
Hardware itself works great throughout my house. I had problems configuring the cards within Windows but there was plenty of support on the internet to figure it out.
I ordered a lens, I thought it doesn't come with lens hood so i ordered one. But when i got my lens it came with one, so now i have extra lens hood. Great to use.
Great headset. Great sound and the mic works excellent! I tested it over Skype, WL Messenger and Multiplayer games without recording issues. Amazing!
Great memory card to have with my new Olympus camera, you need this card for panoramic pics on the Olympus Stylus 850SW.
I originally had a zip drive hooked up by a parallel port. It was a piece of junk. The software for that one kept falling out of my computer and I could hardly use it at all. I decided to think about getting a new one and saw this USB-powered model. One review that almost scared me off was the one where the person'szip drive kept whirring and whirring and froze the computer. I decided to go on a limb and get it to see how it would work and I have no complaints at all. I haven't had one problem with it since I opened it and installed it. Imoega, you redeemed yourselves with this product.
I found this TV at Best Buy on clearance for $2299. After an exhausting search for the remote control, which was never found, they knocked an additional $300 off. Picture quality through digital satelite is impressive, but not that of a CRT TV. DVD's are even better. I haven't taken the plunge into HDTV, but the HD picture was fantastic at the store. I compared this TV to the LG 37" LCD model and felt that the Samsung has a better picture, at least in HD. The LG however was $3999. I have been very happy with this TV. Recommended.
This this did not work good for me and I don't like it. Not so smart!
This is exactly what I was looking for at the right price and came on time. I would recommend this item.
I used it to connect my digital camcorder to my laptop. Worked great and for a fraction of what I would have paid at Best Buy or Ciruit City and others. As a previous review pointed out, the connectors are not gold - but they don't appear that way in the picture either.
I wired up three different sets of speakers (one JVC and two generic) to this switch and it works great. Some volume difference between speaker pairs, but that's due to the speakers, not the switch. I use it in my shop for routing music to separate rooms, so audio quality is not critical, but I think even if it was the switch would be adequate. It'd be nice to have a volume control for each channel, but that would make the switch more expensive. As it is, it works exactly like I want it to, and the price made it attractive. Another switch I looked at through a local retail store was about $100.00, but this was the much better deal.
Wit all the battery hungry cameras this item is a must have. A lot less expensive in the long run than buying alkaline batteries every time you turn around. Come with car charger also.
I am enjoying the new telephoto lens. It does a great job: I love it.
I take this everywhere with me, so small, it easily fits in my pocket. If you listen to audio books and like to carry lots of them with you, this will fit seeral audiobooks, music, etc. (I have at least 20 audio books in mine and it still has a lot of room for more) I love this product.
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've been using this as my primary lens with my Rebel XTi for the past 1.5 years. I tend to do outdoor photography (usually hiking with it around my neck) with a good amount of landscape and wildlife shots. This lens is great for getting the range from wide angle to telephoto without having to switch lenses (out on dirt trails) and for not breaking your neck with weight. I've gotten some great shots with this lens, but I can't blow up many of my wildlife photos because of the loss of sharpness past 100mm. I'm still undecided if the versatility of this lens on long hikes outweighs the loss of sharpness (which isn't really noticeable if you just print 4" x 6"--but who wants to do that with prized rare photos of wildlife?). I'm still a newbie to photography, but I'm already starting to get the itch to invest in some better lenses. For now, I think I'm just going to get the Canon EF 100-300mm lens to give me the sharper telephoto images that the Tamron 18-200mm leaves me wanting.
I ordered a memory card and paid extra for expedited shipping. The seller claimed expedited shipments would take 1-3 days. Once the order posted, the estimated delivery date was 8 days after the order date!! I emailed the seller to ask about this and my order was immediately cancelled by the seller without any response. Absolutely ridiculous!
Cendyne added burnproof to their CDRW is great, i used to have50% success rate with their 4x4x8, due to buffer underrun, nowit's 100% with 12x10x32 on audio cd, and it costed half as muchas the 4x4x8 if i ever get the rebate.
I use it with the skylink security system and it works. I only hooked up the main control panel and not the individual sensors. This way the dialer is only activated when my alarm is tripped and therefore I have not had any false dials. The only tricky part was hooking up my phone line provided through my modem by my cable company. There is no logic to it but you need a splitter to split the phone line. I still don't even quite understand why that's the only way it worked but thanks to a post on Amazon I was able to hook it up properly. When I bought this system, I knew that I would have to tweak it to work right because I did not want to pay any security company a monthly fee. This is the best alternative to that.It dials the numbers that I have selected, the message is kind of fuzzy but it is understandable. Mostly, it doesn't matter because the people I have chosen to dial know exactly what the message means.
Never recieved the lens, so I just went with the canon 55-250 with IS and man that lens for the price and quality is outstanding.
I bought this CD player over a year ago. I loved the look, yet the motor always seems so noisy. Last month, the CD player stopped working. It would have been wiser to have spent more money on something that would have lasted longer.
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?
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 leather padding is very comfortable but they can get annoying if you use them for around 2-3 hours. Other than that they some of my favorite headphones.
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 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 :)
My parents bought the Nikon D40 for me as a birthday present. I honestly am so amazed at what I can do just with the kit lens! I've used some other Nikon lenses on it, and I really can't say enough about it!
I am a student living in a dorm situation and so wanted some basic protection for my lap top computer. I purchased the defcon cl because it was inexpensive, widely availible, and easy to use. Unfortunately, it has one major drawback, occasionally it decides to change the number combinationss which unlock it. I went to the company website and they suggested trying the numbers immediately around the combination and if that failed trying all the number combinations possible (there are 10,000). Several hours, one blister, and 1787 combinations later, I got frustrated and used a jewelers saw to cut through the connection to my computer (this solution took only five minutes). I would not suggest this lock to anyone who lacks the patience to try trial and error experimentation until they reach the correct combination, nor anyone attending a school with a metalsmithing program.
I purchased two of these adapters, both gave out just shortly after the return date expired. The first one the transformer gave out quickly and then the cord started to have problems. The second one the chord showed itself to be a cheap imitation of a real computer device power cord. It came apart at the ends and eventually broke. This product is a little different from the one that came with my laptop. It has a 3 prong plug and a knock off adapter case. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS SUPPLIER. Toshiba PA3468U-1ACA 75-Watt Global AC Adapter for Toshiba Laptops
This is my first digital camera. I am quite happy with it. I did get good technical support from Olympus. It would be perfect if the camera has USB port connection for its images download.
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.
As a former Palm IIIe user, I must say that receiving this Palm as a graduation gift was a pleasure. First, the machine is very fast and small... and the wallet case (highly recommended) allowed me to reduce the number of things in my pocket. I like the stylus, which is thicker than its predecessor, thus fitting my hands. My only complaints are with the screen, it is excellent in sunlight and in brightly lit indoor areas. When no longer in a brightly light area, it still is visible, but it is more convenient to turn on the backlight. This, however drains the battery, reducing the useable life of the machine to perhaps a day and a half without charging. Now this wouldn't be a problem if the machine rested in its cradle overnight (as it usually does for me), but when I travel for one-two weeks, I find it a severe blow -- especially since Palm has not released the portable charger and won't until September! But on the whole, this is a wonderful machine that is great for organizing your life.
To buy a wireless router for me it was not easy because I am not a teech guy. Thanks for the useful information that you provided. The Netgear WGT624 is an excelent product. Thanks a lot.
I have a two story house and they are connected to my Plasma upstairs and they still work thru walls/ floors downstairs? So when getting refreshments you can hear the news for example,without missing a thing,besides tivo! This is the second pair I've owned(took the first pair back,different brand)and these work great! This is the best price anywhere.I can turn the volume off on the TV and I don't disturb anyone in the house while they're asleep! The only complaint is the volume button is in back and raises or lowers when it rubs the pillow.
I would have rated this at a four because it use to work correctly. However after having only owned this product for about a year and a half the weather radio part has stopped working. With this being the main reason for purchasing the item I'm now rating it a 2 out 5. Now the only thing that happens when I turn the NOAA Weather radio on is a high pitched squeal on all channels. After consulting many reputable sources there is no fix (at least anything that is afordable). And to top it off, it breaks after the warrenty expires. Looks like I'll be buying another's wx radio.
I bought this GPS two years ago and it has worked great ever since. It was affordable then, and even more now. It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles the new ones have, but it makes up for it by being extremely easy to use. Out of the box it takes literally 5 minutes to learn how to use.I also like this exact model because it doesn't have an on-board hard drive and therefore you can add any size SD card to it. This keeps the cost low as SD cards have dropped in price lately. A single 2 gig card will hold maps of the entire US.
I have had this device for almost a year now. I use it almost every day. It boggles the mind how great this is for even the casual commuter--and now that Podcasts are so easy to download, there is such a quick and easy way to access them. First of all, this doesn't have all the DRM issues of Ipod and Itunes. DVDs are a snap to "rip." Whenever we go to friends' houses, we bring the pocket AV adapter--we have a bunch of choices of videos to watch on their TV--it's like walking around with Video-On-Demand. On the subway, the screen is beautiful. Battery life still is strong after all these months. I also have about 5000 songs on the drive, each with album cover art. I know that the first batch of AV480s were defective, but ever since, it seems a rarity that one of these busts (I've dropped mine a lot). Two cons: 1) wish it had games like the Gmini 400, and 2) I wish an AM Tuner existed for it (an FM tuner already does). Read the CNET review--they got it exactly right--this thing is outstanding.
Using a Motorola 4100 cable modem, setup was a breeze. Running both a wired and wireless network off the device. I've had zero problems so far. I have 11M NIC cards, so I have not been able to test the 22M functionality.This is a terrific product--it combines all the functionality of a router, a wireless access point, and a wireless/wired bridge all in one.My only complaint is that the rebate (thru SMC) has been a little slow to arrive.
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.
This product was not what I thought. It is very cheap and the kick-stand is flimsy. It advertises to be great for kids, but my son knocked it over on the kitchen table and now the DVD player's door will not spring open, it has to be pried open. Also, it will no longer recognize any DVDs. The warranty is only good for 90 days, so I have to throw it out. What a waste of money!
Bought this drive a year ago. Drive has stopped working and now requires me to erase the drive to have it functional again. Can't wait until flash drives get large enough to not have to have a spinning hard drive.
I received this inexpensive USB IR adapter because I got a new laptop that did not have a built in IR port but still needed to communicate with my Polar S625x. This USB IR adapter worked perfectly! Very pleased.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm directionally challenged. I have a hard time correlating on the map exactly where I am without stopping to triangulate my position, and if there are no real landmarks, or higher areas in the area, I have to be very careful not to get lost. This unit keeps me on track, and using my map, and GPS, and compass, I've found myself much more confident in places like the BWCAW, and other areas like it. I rarely have problems with satellites getting through; and the fact that it's easy to keep on you, using the provided clip, makes it that much more user friendly since you're more apt to take it along. The basic provided map is just o.k., and you'll soon want to upgrade to for better mapping software.
I purchased the PowerMid X-10 to extend my Logitech Harmony Link (the BEST app-driven universal remote! (also has add-on to control PS3... $$)) from my living room to my bedroom. I decided on a RF/IR extender because it's much cheaper than purchasing another Harmony Link. When I received the X-10 Transmitter/Receiver set, I tested it and IT WORKED well. (Harmony Link & X-10 Transmitter in LR, X-10 Receiver in BR) I then "installed" the X-10 Transmitter into my existing entertainment center in LR. Even though the indicator LEDs on both PowerMid units were blinking properly; it STOPPED WORKING with the BR equipment. (LR = LED TV, PS3 (off), AppleTV (Ethernet), BT transmitter (for speaker), Cable box, Soundbar (all in one DVD/5.1 audio), cable modem, wireless router - a lot of stuff! :: BR = LED TV, AppleTV (wireless), Cable box - much less). I moved the X-10 Transmitter in the LR about 5 feet from the LR entertainment center and IT WORKED again.Relocating the X-10 Tramsmitter may have decreased any wireless & LED interference (this is a known issue in the community but I couldn't find documentation from the manufacturer), but the line of sight between Transmitter & Receiver was much better too. I was considering returning the PowerMid. I'm glad I gave it one last shot.Also, considering the complexity of my setup, I was concerned about lag time (responsiveness). So far all is performing very well! Now I can control all my equipment from ANY room.4 stars! Could improve reception (shift to BT between Transmitter/Receiver??), but with some creativity, it may work very well for you too!
This camera is awesome! easy to use, easy to setup, and the program to manage your photo's is simple with a very intuitive interface. Thanks HP
As the title says, "Do not by from AlvaradoJunior; they are selling OLD CRAP" Please allow me to explain. The item in question is a FORD IMMOBILIZER BYPASS. This was to upgraid my cars alarm system. When I opened the box there was not just dust on it but a GRIMY substance on the outside of the package; that stuck to my finger. This installer looked at it and said, "This is old stock but it should work."It was not just old stock but very old stock it dated back to the year 2002 and did not work. This was only $17 but a new/working unit cost $60.00. When I contacted the seller, "AlvaradoJunior." They send me a nice form e-mail telling me how they stood behind there products but I never heard from AlvaradoJunior again.I will never buy from AlvaradoJunior again and you should not buy from AlvaradoJunior ether.
Fantastic handheld, I have Garmin's in my boat, car and this is my 2nd handheld. This is the only GPS I have ever owned that actually works in doors. Needless to say in works in the forest.
This product (unlike others I've tried) does not skip when walking with it. True, the bottom feels a littly flimsy, but trust me this player will not open up or come loose. I've carried it around with me, and sometimes I keep it in my bag's front pouch...the headphone cord is just long enough for that.pros:-plastic body wont show scratches-the player is very light, makes it easy to carry!-the display is very informative...birate, track name, battery life and so many other options I've yet to master-the size is also compact..too me, smaller then it looks in the picture (comparing it to my sony psych it's smaller and lighter)-reads mp3 cds flawlessly and is pretty quiet too-firmware upgradable (and very easy to do, just download from www.iriver.com and burn the 'hex' file onto a blank cd or cdr...this feature is good because as formats change in feature iriver will be on top of it-comes with ear buds (average, nothing to write home about)just to clarify, the headphone cord length is supposed to be one long and one short cuz you put the left cording around the back of your head so nothing dangles in front of you...it prevent tangles and is actually really cool..I just can't get the darn ear buds to stay in properly-comes with car adapter (I have no interest in using this..but FYI does not come with the power charger, just the cassette thing (so you'd have to buy a power adapter or run on AA batteries in the car)-has 1 year warranty...pretty decent-comes with 2 AA duracell batteriescons-no AC power adapter to run it on at home (FYI: Sony AC 4.5V adapter works fine with this player, I have one from my sony portable cd player)-no backlight...I know they did this to cut costs, but I would have liked it-earphones are not too comfy in my ears and sound is nothing more then average (plan to upgrade)...-LCD scratches easily (mine had small scratches out of the box..but nothing majorFor amazon's sale price, this player does the trick. On mp3 cd's you can fit somewhere between 150 to 200 songs depending on the quality/file size...and I don't use wma but you can fit more using that formatUpdate: Battery life is acceptable. Seems to last between 10-12 hours...I don't think it's really the 16 advertised, but products always overshoot battery life. I am probably going to buy NiMH batteries because of the fact it's cheaper to recharge, then to keep buying batteries. With fairly regular use you'd be changing them at least once a week. Still a solid product. I run it from an AC adapter when I am doing hw at night. No problems like other ppl stated. And the battery indicator is in fact fickle (as one review says). It says the battery is fully charged when I know it isn't and then it indicates suddenly the battery is nearly out. This is the only flaw on the player, if it's even a big issue. Carry a spare set of batteries anyway. This player does not skip when the battery is low (someone else experienced this)...it plays fine until battery drains.Hope this helps.
Reliable oem card. No problems with my Cingular 8525. Perfect functionality.
The price for the cable is good. But during recording, sometime it lost conection, the recorder can not recognize the camcorder the cable connected, so I have to pull out and reconnect again.
I bought this vest to replace an old photographers vest that I had gotten as a child from bandanna republic. it was an adequate replacement.. only complaint I have is the back outside pocket could use a bigger Velcro closing to not loose things from it.. other than that.. great product
After I installed this cartridge, my HP printer (1012) printed just only one page fine and then printer has been jamming for all subsequent prints. If I use the old original HP cartridge it is ok. Waste of my money!
This is my first desktop LCD monitor. I was looking for something very good, 17 inch, maybe around $500. My search at that price was not successful. Enter this Samsung 173P. Altho more expensive, I am extremely pleased. Very bright, very clear, and easy to use. Height & tilt adjustment, and 90 degree rotation are very simple.I used the 173P first with an analog input, which was satisfactory. Now I am using digital input (DVI) and the results are even better.Bottom line - pricey but great.
I don't think it's really fair of the other reviewer to give this antenna a one star rating because it didn't fit in HIS attic. I mean, really, how is that relavant to the the quality of the antenna or how is it relevant to anyone else? The fact that he has a small attic isn't a problem for the rest of us!I bought this antenna because indoor antennas were not getting signals through the stucco of my house. When I got it mounted, It let me gets signals strong and clear from the tower about 25 miles from my house. I am very happy with it!It comes in a large box and comes with mounting hardware for mounting it on the side of your house, on your chimney and in your attic (if you have a huge attic). The generic universal mount probably lets you mount it to anyvertical pole you have access to.It comes in 5-6 pieces and you have to assemble them all into a the final antenna, which is surprisingly light for its size.The fins fold outward easily and snap into position. It's huge when it's all together, Unless you have a large attic, forget about the attic mounting!The problem I had was that the instruction manual is a not very explanatory. I'm very handy, and the antenna is actually easy to put together BUT this is only in hindsight, having built it.While I was building it, I was cursing the manual writers. The reason why is that they refer to the pieces by their technical terms like "attach the phasing arms" and "connect the reflector to the main boom". Um...the WHAT? The pieces look pretty similar and are not marked at all, and with all the antenna fins (whatever they're called) folded up, the parts do NOT look like the illustration. It also says stuff like "use the nut and bolt to connect the main boom to the small boom" and that sent me hunting in the many packages for "the nut and bolt" ... which I discovered were already holding some part of the antenna together, so I had to remove the nut and bolt before adding the boom (or whatever). Phasing arms? They're Z shaped pieces.When you assemble it, do yourself a favour and lay it all out. It's REALLY simple because the main part is only 3 pieces. The trick is to figure out which piece is which and WHICH WAY IS THE TOP of the antenna. Once that's figured out, it's a quick assembly. In fact, since I deciphered the manual, I could put the antenna together now in probably 20 minutes. Do yourself a favour and have a TABLE nearby on which you can lay the antenna because the "reflectors" will make it difficult to assemble on the ground. (the reflectors are the angled pieces that are kind of like a duck's open beak when seen from the side. ie; they are the pieces that drop below and above the horizontal plane of the main antenna)I used the chimney mount and the instructions are absolutely worthless here. It says "Thread the bolt that is attached to the strap into hole A. Wrap the strap around the chimney and attach a bolt to the stap, which then goes into hole B". Too bad there was no A or B on the picture OR on the parts. Too bad the part was completely different than the illustration. Too bad the strap had no bolt attached to it, but rather several bits of metal that I had to search the internet to see if I could get a picture of how this was supposed to work! In short, I got a strap, a piece of metal and a bolt. No reference how the bolt is magically attached to the strap. After much surfing (for pictures, of which there are none) and trying to figure out the cryptic instructions in the manual ("pass the strap into the loop part then loop it back through the upright part") I figured out how it kind of works, which is really impossible to explain here, though I wish I could, to avoid frustration for other installers! My advice is that once you get the unit and you want to use this mount, look at what you are given, then go to the local hardware store that and ask them, or take a look at any sample mounts they might have.Antenna performance is claimed to be "pink" (long range) and with the help of the Terk website, which has a link to [...], there is a really cool applet that tells you where to aim your antenna to get which channels! I aimed my antenna in the general direction (north to San Francisco) and attached all the parts and ... Holy cow, it works great! Channels that I could barely see before now come in clearly! I don't have HDTV, so I can't attest to it's HDTV quality, but it certainly gave me all the channels that were coming off the tower I was aiming at! You might consider getting an antenna rotator if you have multiple towers you can receive from.One thing they should have included in the package is a cable/antenna grounding adapter. Which is simply a metal piece that you can attach a ground wire too and is used to connect the antenna downlead cable to the cable running into your house. It's pretty important to ground the antenna itself, and the coax cable (if you use twinlead cable, I don't know what you do) in case of lightning strikes.I'd have given the antenna 5 stars except that;1) The instruction manual is the bare minumum and with just a few clearer instructions could easily make the assembly less frustrating. Also the mounts I actually got do not match the mount they are explaining in the manual! The extra hour of frustration I spent cost them that last star.2) It's pricier than other antennas you can buy from many large chains (Walmart, HD, Lowes, Radio Shack, etc) but it includes mounting hardware and a mast. I paid the extra so that I'd have "durable coating" (I didn't really notice it) and the mounting hardware.3) The antenna comes with one section of 5 foot mast (the pole it sits on). With the chimney mount, that puts the bulk of the antenna RIGHT on top of my chimney. If I ever want to have a fire in the fireplace, I'd have to move it up. It would be MUCH nicer if it came with 10 feet of mast. But honestly, I think a 5 foot mast extension is probably less than 20 bucks, so it's not such a huge deal. However, since this antenna is more expensive than others though, a 10 footer would have been expected.I can't really compare it to OTHER antennas because, well, I only have this one and can only compare it to indoor antennas, which it is MUCH better than. If I had to do it again, I don't think it's a bad purchase, and if the cheaper antennas still require you to buy extra mounting hardware, I'd buy it again. If the cheaper/smaller antennas are cheaper and come with mounting hardware, I might try them instead.Bottom line is that I'm happy with the antenna. It works and if you are pretty handy, you might have a slightly less frustrating experience than I did.Enjoy!
Bought the adapter for my Pocket PC; Jornada 540; theoretically not supported by M$ Streets06. It took a while (7 minutes) for the GPS to obtain a fixed signal for the first time, at first I thought it didn't work; I placed it on the windowsill. It detected 2 satellites; I took it around town and it picked up a total of 9 satellites. The more satellites the more accurate it was. Now I cycle the units power and it fixes on 2 satellites within a minute with the unit in the house away from the window; at times the signal drops in the house; signal is always present outside. I'm assuming it needs an initial location the first time; that might explain why it took a while to detect the satellites.
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.
Sangean SG-622 FM 12 Band Shortwave World Band RadioA terrific radio for a terrific price. Solid, portable, great range of reception. It comes with SW-MW-FM. 1 note no AM or Weather Bands - this doesn't matter to me but might to you. Christmas morning, I was listening to Europe. Set up & ready to go in 5 minutes. I recommend it against those of a similar price.
Umm, this player, The Blue Ice Ultra Slim CD player, is a very good player. I like it. It is swell. I would recomend this player to everyone because it is good. ~THE END~ oh BTW: I luv Barry Malley! (he don't know tho)
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.
I'm very pleased with this easy to assemble stand. It does exactly what I wanted by lifting my work desktop off of the dusty floor. I didn't want to take up valuable desk space with the tower but I also didn't want it getting filled with dust off of our concrete floors.
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!
I have been putting off writing a review for this camera because I couldn't really put to words how disappointed I felt with it and was waiting for things to improve. However they didn't so here it goes.I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art (painting and drawing) and never though I would get into photography. When I took a class in college we were using film cameras and it was too much of a hassle. Things changed however when I took a 5 mp. point and shoot Panasonic that I gave my mother for a little photo shoot around Reykjavik. I could not believe the clarity and the saturation of the colors that little soapbox could produce. They were exceptionally sharp too. It fit snuggly in my pocket and was very convenient for some of the angles required a considerable amount of climbing.I started uploading my images to flickr and discovered a great array of incredible photos of Iceland. They were made with various DSLRs. A little bulb light up in my cranium. I started reading reviews and comparing cameras. First I thought of getting the Nikon D80 but after reading about the crop factors and the ''full frame advantage'' decided to settle on the Canon 5D.Ok, now to make this easier I will just list the things that I like and don't like about it.What I don't like:(These items are listed in a chronological order as these things were becoming apparent to me)1) The view finder. It's dim and it's impossible to focus any poorly light objects whether I am wearing my glasses or not. There's no circle for precise focusing which I though was a standard.2) The autofocus is terrible in my opinion. This was the biggest shock to me,-if you point the 5D at a blank wall it will not focus, the same goes for skies and clouds that have no detail. It doesn't focus at all in dimly light conditions. You need to haul around a speedlite flash at all times because the 5D does not have a built in AF assist beam. So even if you're not using the flash but say like to take photos in twilight you need to have it on so that the camera can autofocus. (Now I need to buy a flash 250$+)3) Sharpness. I got it with the 24-105 L lens and the 12-24mm Sigma. The 24-105 was higly praised online for its sharpness. In reality it produced images that were softer than that of my Panasonic, which costs 5 times cheaper than the lens itself by the way. I asked members of the 24-105 forum if I had a bad copy and they said that with this lens you can't really expect better results. (I guess it's like finding out that your Ferrari doesn't go quite as fast as your Geo). The only acceptable images I could get with it was when I set the in camera sharpening to the max (7).4) The coveted image quality. Yes everybody is crazy about it. I read so many ecstatic reviews I became a believer. The reality is that those images are very hard to produce because A) it's hard to focus B) If you set the white balance to auto it's always off. C) Vignetting D) Chromatic aberration in the corners, unacceptable at wide angles. E) Light fall off,= little rainbow rays from every streetlight. F) Dust,=no weather sealing, but I'll get into that later. D) Slow burst mode. 3 frames per second means you can't make good HDR images hand held. Later on that.5) NO WEATHER SEALS! I though this wasn't a big deal until my camera simply died on me. I was shooting at night and it was snowing. Not a snow storm just beautiful wet snow. It was warm so it was heavy and stuck to the camera. I was photographing a docked ship while explaining to my friend the advantages of long exposures. I was also bragging about how low the noise levels are in the 5D. It was a 30 second exposure when all the sudden my camera started firing off randomly as if in a burst mode. I reset it, but it did the same thing. The shutter just started going off randomly even when I was not touching it. `'This is not supposed to be like this'' I said to my friend as we headed home. In my apartment the the top LCD WENT DEAD and the camera stopped functioning. When I turned it on the shutter clicked randomly like a defective time bomb. That night I had a nightmare, 4 Nikon D200 cameras dressed in black came and buried my canon ;). Knowing how expensive repairs are I thought my camera was done. However, however... fortune smiled and it miraculously came to life again like some sort of a zombie.Lesson,-weather seals ARE IMPORTANT!6) Slow frame rate. The Canon is unusable for any action photography. Forget sports, even photographing a cat is hard. I don't know why the have the auto mode on it because it's completely useless, I mean the ISO doesn't go higher than 400. If you adjust it manually it takes to much time. The only thing the 5D seems fit for is landscape and portrait photography, granted the later is done in good lighting conditions.7) Features. A lot of people complain about them. Yeah the direct print button is a life saver. Grandma's birthday party here I come!I haven't used other SLR' but I can say that they could have made it more ergonomic, the buttons are hard to press and because they have double functions I always mess one setting up while adjusting the other. I like the wheel though. Thank you Canon, love you bunches!Now what do I like about the 5D? Hmmm....Well I guess it looks good when I walk around with it. But then it sort makes me feel like those guys that buy Hummers to make up for their shortcomings. Funny, but in actuality I get more attention from women. However when they ask me `'Does it take good pictures?" I have this very stoic look on my face like Jesus when he saw Judas.Well, the 5Ds are getting very cheap now, just 2 grand. I hope they finally release the long overdue 7D and it will improve on it's strange predecessor.Canon to make a long story short,- You ripped me off.
I had seen some other camera backpacks of this type at my local stores but I liked the quality and buit of this Canon backpack. There is room for enough lenses if you are just an amateur and the padding seems juts right. The backpack straps feel comfortable while wearing and its looks are good, although im not too crazy for green.Overall, its more than a great value for the price.
I just bought this item 1 week ago and i love it. I replaced my pioneer reciever which finally gave way. It is easy to use and the sound it great. I did not need alot of watts per channel i live in an apt so the 550 watts of power it offered was great. It does the job and the price was right. I recommend this product. It beats my old pioneer and yamaha has been around in the business of music equipment for along time you can trust the name.
It perfectly fitted my Nikkor VR 55-300mm. It is very protective. Besides, you can firmly attach it to a belt, or another bag.Good purchase.
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 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.
Thought I was ordring better model. Returned to Amazon. Sond was tinny. Like the 248 much, much better.Would not reccomend
I received this case the same week it was ordered. This case is made of quality leather and it's super stylish. My Olympus FE-370 fits perfectly in it. My case does not have the Olympus logo shown in the lower corner, which I'm happy about. That was the one thing I did not like about the case when I initially considered ordering it. I'm glad I ordered it and was real pleased to see the ornamentation wasn't there. The Olympus name is burned into the leather on the inside of the case, which is better in my opinion.
i JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS SONY RECEIVER FOR MY NEW HOME THEATER i JUST PURCHASED. sO FAR I AM PLEASED WITH IT. STEW
This one works.I live in Atlanta, GA. Not the most crowded FM spectrum in the world but about the # 13 US market. I've never had trouble finding a space to make this work well. It is designed beautifully. Almost iPod like in its functionality.Well done.
The reason I purchased this cord was for my LCD TV to hang on the wall. The cord that came with the unit stuck too far out and rather than getting a recessed outlet and having it installed, I figured a 90 degree plug would be a good cheap solution... and it was. Sort of. The cable is good quality, and the male end of the plug is pretty compact. However, the female end is quite bulky, so bulky that unless tucked on top of the end of the tv, it would push the tv out and away from the wall... that wouldn't work.So if you're looking for a cable for a mounted Flat Screen TV... you might want to try a different one that's slimmer all around.
I am writing this after using this product for around two years. Excellent product. My Inspiron 8100 has Microsoft's wireless card and PC has D-Link DWL-122. No problem and no downtime at all ( sometimes for months I don't have to touch my router ) . Have been running 128-bit encryption all the way. I was also able to connect to the router running RedHat 9.0 and Fedora 3.0. Overall A+ rating.
I own a 2004 Lexus RX330 with the standard 6-disc CD changer (no NAV no Mark Levinson sound system). If you own one, you know how near impossible it is to change the factory stereo. This was a great solution to my problem! Now I'm finally able to hook up my iPhone or any other MP3 player to my system easily. At first I was skeptical about buying this product. I looked everywhere for an alternate solution without having to spend so much $. My choices pretty much came down to this or the VAIS iPod integration unit. I chose this since it cost far less (VAIS = 200+). So far I am very happy with my purchase. The unit took about an hour to hook up. Most of that time was trying to figure out how to remove the dash off the Lexus and remove the factory CD Player. After that was done, installation was a snap... literally, snap some connections and you're done! I routed the main unit into my glove compartment for easy access. Now I can play my music straight off my iPhone and still have full functioning use of all my OEM equipment, even the steering wheel control works. On top of that, it even charges my iPhone! I can't say enough on how great this unit is.
I have not been able to stop staring at my new HDTV since I got my cable AND, I wasn't ripped off at Best Buy or the like.
I had a need for an integrated keyboard & mouse with wireless so I tried this unit. I love the design. The keyboard has a great feel and is comfortable. It appears rugged and well built. After installing the (4) batteries (yikes) setup was a snap. Everything worked flawlessly, except for the trackball. This thing is nearly impossible to control precisely. It can take many tries before you finally land on the exact spot that you need to. There is no software control to adjust sensitivity. I thought I would get used to it but that didn't happen. I struggled using the trackball for over a week, then the keyboard went haywire. Certain groups of keys suddenly stopped working. In a way, I am kinda of glad this unit went bad because that will force me to replace it (with a different model). Otherwise, I may have just kept it and put up with hassle of operating the trackball.
This is a bad company. I purchased a wireless router from them and, truth be told, it never really worked right. The speed was ok, but it was impossible to set up without tech support and every so often it would simply stop working. When that happened I would be forced to call tech support and spend 30-60 minutes on the phone fighting with them about resetting the router. I recently purchased a new computer and decided to save a little money by moving this router to it. When I called tech support I was told that the router was out of its warranty period and they could not help me... unless I would pay them to. That's right, I would have to pay for the assistance on their product - a working product because it was not under warranty.So be warned that you are only buying the option to use Linksys' products for a limited time - that is if you have any problems whatsoever that require tech support. I am now trying a Trendnet. Let's see if they are any better.
First off, being a bit of a techie it was really difficult convincing myself to buy a five year old GPS with the latest firmware update being some three years old when I could have bought the newest generation for $50 more. Especially when looking at paying $600 for the cheapest option. Like I said, I'm a techie and I like new gadgets but the bottom line here was that I was buying a GPS specifically for my bike and I wanted the best option I could find/afford. The most useful reviews I found when comparing the units were the ones from people who have owned and used both. The overwhelming consensus from this group seems to be that the 550 is the superior motorcycle GPS regardless of its age.From the build of the 550, it definitely looks and feels solid. More importantly, to me anyway, it looks and feels like a GPS made for and by bikers. The newer generation units simply look like modified versions of the significantly cheaper standard NUVI GPSs. That of course is just an observation of their appearances though. I really like the buttons on the left side as they are easy to operate even with relatively thick gloves on. The screen is very sensitive to touch so even with thick gloves on, I can still hit what I'm aiming for with surprising dexterity.The mounting options and hardware included with the 550 ensure you'll have no trouble setting it up on your bike and other vehicles. It seems like a waste to have all the spare parts you don't end up using but I suppose it's better to get too much for your money than not enough. I already had a RAM ball mount on the triple tree so the install was very simple.The Bluetooth works well and easily connects to my Droid and scala rider G4 headset. The sound quality from music doesn't sound great or even as good as my phone but it's not terrible. That's probably more a product of the G4's limited fidelity due to the tiny flat speakers though. The voice prompts and phone calls are quite clear and plenty loud even at highway speeds.The only negatives I've found have really been related to lack of documentation. The first thing I did was to try to download and install the current software and map - the first thing I always do when I get a new GPS. This is when I find out that the internal drive will not hold the whole N. American map set. Once you know this and realize you can easily load the rest of the map on an SD card for seamless navigation, it's not a big deal. Or if you want to go to the extra trouble you can apparently remove all unnecessary files from the internal drive to make room for the whole map set. Again, not a big deal if you know about it up front. It didn't take long to figure out using the Garmin forums and tech support site. However, it would be great if Garmin had instructions included with the GPS so there's no initial confusion and I imagine some customers will not be as understanding or resourceful. Then came unlocking the maps for the included software. I tried multiple times to unlock the newly downloaded map without success. The web page would say it was successful but the software would say it's still locked. This continued through several restarts and reboots. I decided to try updating the software and that did the trick. It took on the first try. Again, not really a big deal for someone who's used to trouble shooting but many consumers are going to be put off by the inconvenience. Also again, neither of these issues were really bad or hard to resolve but a little documentation for issues that are bound to be encountered would have been nice and would be a necessity for some end users.Using the 550 is pretty much like using any other GPS. A qwerty keyboard option would be nice but in the cradle, the default configuration seems well suited for use with gloves on. The easy access to the SD card slot and the route sharing utilities are definitely nice touches. Quite a few people are still buying the 550 so hopefully Garmin will continue to support it. It really is the best GPS I've seen for motorcycle use.
cheap and flawless! those two words usually don't go in the same sentence. I use this in my pearl and have a ton of pics, videos, and of course music.
I cannot see how anyone wrote negatives on this devize. It works great. Most cards scan without error or adjustment, Not sure why some people have had problens. It is simple and fast. The only card that failed was a card with dark blew background and gold writing. All other cards were scanned as advertised
Before I switched to this, I had the Sennheiser HD 497, which, contrary to the claims in all its ads and reviews, was extremely uncomfortable for me to wear. I have a large head, so most headphones (especially Sennheiser brand) will not fit me. Thus, my number one criterion for getting new headphones was comfort. And these blew me away. Finally, I can put on a pair of headphones for 5+ hours and not have my ears feel sore at all! And talk about the sound quality... the Bose Triport totally beats Sennheiser! The sounds coming fron these are so rich, pure, and deep, with a powerful bass, that sometimes I forget I'm actually wearing headphones. When watching my music DVDs, I picked up on little things in my music that I had never noticed before, and sometimes even felt like I was there in the audience of a live show.Some people have complained about the durability of these headphones; I have had these for about 4 months and they are still in tip-top condition. I usually just keep these at home connected to my computer, but I have put them in a backpack and carried them around places a few times. Some of the descriptions from the reviewers make it sound like these are as brittle as a twig, but it's still constructed of decent metal and plastic like most headphones are. People should really take good care of these, instead of expecting them to withstand anything because they're $150. Some would contend that it's overpriced, but these are the best headphones on the market right now; the superior comfort and optimal sound quality have made this worth every penny for me. If you're concerned about durability, just remember to take good care of them, they're worth a lot, so why risk breaking them by being careless?
yeah they are cheap but its for a reason, my stopped working after three months. You would be better off spending a few extra bucks and get good ear buds
excellent choice. should be first lens purchased after buying the body. Great results. Highly recommended for everyday use.
I purchased this camera as a gift for my daughter, her first digital camera. It's been wonderful for that purpose! It was easy to set up, simple to use, and produces very nice photos. She particularly likes the power options, which give her plenty of choices. Transfer of the photos has been simple, too...and I am delighted because she e-mails me photos of her life in a distant city. I can 'meet' her friends, see the first snowfall, enjoy the antics of her pet. It was a good choice for a recreational camera.
The wire inside of the plastic is 100 percent not 8 gauge it is 10. It is also very brittle and breaks easily. And while it is tempermental It does get the job done for a more than reasonable price.
Really great and cool, you can take it in the car but you need a special cord. I love it, and the one thing that I don't like is how sometimes you have to tilt the screen from any light.
Excellent quality, not the best speakers in the world but it is great to wake up to music instead of a beep
Yes people, its true about the screen. Ive been loyal to Palm since the first PDA they introduced when it was 3Com, have owned 4 Palms, .... and was very excited to hear about the color m505. I bought it sight unseen over the net, and received it a couple of days ago. But I will NOT return it for many reasons...even though the display is ridiculously dim looking in mixed office lighting (flourescent lighting with sunlight through the windows ) and the color is sometimes there, and sometimes not...( depending on the ambient lighting )The first thing you must know is the Palm m505 publicity photo is pure propaganda, the screen in no way resembles it. The screen is not able to produce a white background even while backlit under ideal circumstances. You will be using the backlit feature alot of the time while indoors, but read on to the pros of this unit.Why am I rating the m505 with 4 stars then?The most obvious aspect to this Palm is durablity in the field, and battery life. The screen problems everyone touts as the main reason to NOT buy is actually one of the reasons Im keeping it. After all, what good is a PDA if theres no electricity to power it? Palm knows this and gave us a color screen that can last up to two weeks of use before recharge. The battery life to me is more important than an insanely beautiful screen at this point of time with the technology available to Palm. AND, they have given us a REFLECTIVE screen, it actually is in full color and VERY bright in the sunlight or outdoors.With the Palm 4.0 OS, everything syncs perfect and FAST via the native USB cable, although not much new stuff in the OS. The software included is very valuable... deduct that off the sales price The palm cradle feels solid (although it has a plastic case).The m505 is a solid unit, buttons and case are incredible, feel good and the unit is FAST, moving through the interface is FAST.The bottom line here is that the color of this unit is a frill, not a great feature for anyone who is really interested in a super display. I personally dont have any problems reading the display... yes it appears washed out, but still its more fun to look at than a monochrome display... the unit functions perfectly, has a vibrator alarm, as well as better and louder sounds....the unit is trick but the display is not perfect. Just remember when deciding about buying it whether battery life is important, and that the reflective display is a different type of technology that views indoors differently.
I could fit in a 14 inch laptop with its powercord (even though I usually carry a 12.1 inch laptop) and couple of folders in this one. It looks very sleek and good for the road.
A great supplement to a drive to a new place. Just don't rely exclusively on its directions, use common sense. This is a complicated world and ever changing.
I using it on a Nokia E62 Mobile.The i/o access to my data in the miniSD is fast and secure.... Perfect!
This remote does what it's internded to do. We only use the SAT VCR & TV functions. I like the fact that volume works in all functions without switching to TV to turn volume down. using the VCR I had to look in the book to record as you don't simply push record button. Only dissapointment is lighting doesn't stay on like the Radio Shack remote to view buttons easier.
You cannot go more right for an extremely high quality over price ratio. The only way you could feel better about your purchase is if the advertised price was $250 and had received it as a gift.
I just purchased this drive and I cannot understand the reports that this drive is noisy. I think the noise must come from the enclosure vibrating and not from the drive.It is so quiet I had to check to be sure it was powered up. I had to listen very carefully to even hear this drive during head seeks.The DisWizard software, which is included, makes disk management and cloning the system so simple.For the price, you cannot find a better hard drive!
It contains a lot of things and functionalities that I didn't know about them.
I recently purchased an 8" Klipsche subwoofer and found this cable. For me, it's the perfect length as my sub sits a ways away from the rest of my entertainment center. It's also very solid and the sound is great!
I OWNED A X4270 AND AFTER A MONTH OF USE STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMSIT'S NOT WORTH A PENNY.
This is a very good camera. Even though it eats up the battery it still takes very good pictures. I would definately recommend it to a friend.
I have had the recorder since December, and have been very pleased with it. I have converted literally hundreds of hours of VHS tapes/TV shows over to DVD's with little or no problem. It will not copy most commercial DVD's or tapes, so do not expect to pirate from the local blockbuster.To the reviewer who claimed he could not record a channel and watch another channel, it must be the way the unit is hooked to the TV. I have two VCR's, a DVD player, and the DVD recorder hooked to my TV, and I can watch any program on the TV or tape from either VCR while recording a different TV show or recording from one VCR to the DVD recorder.The more I use it, the more I like it. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a large library of older self-made VHS tapes or records shows to archive.
I have a Nikon D50, and the remote worked like a charm. I didn't experience any of the range problems that some others did (some reported that the sensor didn't work from behind the camera)... for me, it worked everywhere I wanted within a 4 meter radius, as long as there was a clear line-of-sight.
I purchased this GPS for $400 last November. Overall, I'm happy with it, it is very easy to use and it has been accurate. I don't need a fancy GPS, this one is economical and gets the job done for me. The screen is big and bright, I have it mounted on my SUVs windshield using the provided suction holder, and I have no problem reading the display from my driving position. It is a good unit for the money.
I am very happy with this digital camcorder. We were looking for a small, light-weight recorder that was easy to use and this is exactly that. It takes nice pictures with quality audio and a very nice range on the zoom. THe battery charges quickly-less than an hour. It's easy to transfer the recording onto a VCR tape. I would highly recommend this to anyone including a mom with 4 children in tow, such as myself. I usually have a toddler on my lap while I'm recording I'm able to hold the Palm-corder easily with one hand.
Even after following the advice of Eric Williams in his 5 * review I still got background noise on all frequencies in my 2006 Accord. I had read the 1 * reviews before buying this advice. Based on L. Brass "Skip" review mentioning amazon.com's no-hassles return policy I'd decided to give this device a try. Unfortunately, I was not paying attention and ordered this from TechNGnet. They were slow in providing me with a RMA. Two weeks after they received the item I still hadn't received my refund. Only after contacting them did I received the refund. TechNGnet reduced my refund by 20% for a restocking fee for the item returned in the original package with no damage. If you are unsure whether this item will work do not buy it from TechNGnet.
These headphones are very close to the quality that Sony was known for in the 80's and early 90's.Pro:-They sound great for the price. I am not an audiofile, so I don't sense a great difference between these headphones and the Shure product line.-With these headphones, you can't hear external noises and sounds.-The new wire design is great; wires no longer jump while you're moving. It is very convenient.-These headphones will actually fit your ear. Sony includes three distinct sizes of ear plugs; one that will most likely fit most people.Con:-There is some very light static, though it's not heard with anything (music, audio books, ...) you're playing.-While the new wire setup is great, I don't feel that there was enough distinct information on the box to tell you about it; I nearly ripped mine apart until I looked at the box closer. Ideally, there should actually be a piece of paper attached to the headphones themselves to educate consumers of this new design.
I am in love with this mouse. If it were a girl, instead of a piece of computer hardware, I'd marry it!I bought one of these as a Christmas present for a friend whose mouse was so out of date that it was actually painful to use it. She loved it so much, I started thinking about getting one for myself. My IntelliMouse worked fine, but I found it frustrating for certain operations, especially fine detail work in PhotoShop. So I took the plunge and got one.It was a great choice. It glides smoothly and crisply on any surface. No more little hitches near the edges of my mousepad or popping the ball out to clean it and remove the gunk from the roller bars. The side buttons take some getting used to, but I find them almost indispensible now (I've left them on the default setting - BACK and FORWARD - but they can be reset to a pretty large number of alternate uses). And, whereas my IntelliMouse had a bit of trouble when I tried to scroll up with the wheel (it was rather sensitive and tended to take that action as a click down), this one responds perfectly.All in all, this is a very well engineered product at the price and well worth every penny. If you have even the mildest dissatisfaction with the mouse you're using now, this one is an excellent replacement and you'll never regret spending the money on it. It's also a great gift for those less hardware-literate friends and relatives who never remember to clean mouse.
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.
well worth the $25 price. comparable to san disk ultra II in terms of performance.
To make a long story short, I bought this modem back in 2001 in advance of my cable installation. The installer could not get it to work - the cable light would flash slowly indicating it could not get a signal. After repeated attempts the installer left me with a rental modem which worked fine. I sent the CMX-110 back to Best Data who quickly replaced it under warranty. When I received the replacement, I hooked it up again to find the same symptoms as the original. Just when cable tech support and I were ready to give up on this, one of the tech guys said he heard a rumor and suggested I take a pair of needle-nose pliers and pull on the &quot;stinger&quot; (that is the actual cable wire that sticks out past the cable end). He had heard that this modem required just a little longer &quot;stinger&quot; than was standard. I was initially disappointed when I tried this because I could only get just the tiniest bit more wire to come out. But when I tried it, I got an immediate connection and it's been fine ever since!
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.
This is a great product. I love that I can fit so many discs in it. It not only has the sleeves in it that fit 8 discs each,it also has a spot for more discs on the inside of the cover and it has the ability to add more sleeves to it later.
Despite reading many negative reviews about the Belkin Easy Transfer cable, I decided to risk it. It was a painless experience. I did make sure of several things:1. I was transferring from an XP machine to a Vista (which is what the packaging says the cable's for, though I didn't see that statement on the Amazon website).2. I loaded proprietary software on my Vista machine prior to performing the transfer (e.g., MS Office, including MS Outlook).3. I loaded the belkin software only on the old (XP) machine4. I followed the onscreen instructions (windows has a transfer wizard that automatically starts and helps guide you).It even flawlessly transferred all of my information for my home network. I just plugged in my network cable and my new Vista machine worked as well as my XP had.I'm a very happy customer.
I've had this lens for about 6 months. I was leary after reading some reviews but having several Sigma lenses with no issues, I decided to make the purchase. I'm about 800-1000 shots into it and I can honestly say that I'm very pleased at the performance even when compared to my Nikon lenses. I'm not saying that it's a hands down winner over comparable Nikons but I've definitly acheived a better than desired result or at least a better than expected result in almost all instances.I've not had any of the mentioned focusing issues on any of my cameras. It's not as fast as some others that I've got but it does the job I need it to do.
These headphones fit comfortably, produce decent sound (nothing special) but do not stay on your ears while running - despite the fact that they are advertised as "Sport" headphones! I spent half of my time running holding them to my ears or catching them as they fell out.Another annoying point: the cord is the type where one ear is much longer than the other (so that you can wear the player at your hip). Some people like this but it drives me crazy and the cords constantly get tangled. I have to untangle the earbuds before every use.However, if you just want some white earphones to match your white iPod then buy these.
Purchased one of these with my iPod a few months back. When using it in my car with an electronic tuner and fairly good sound system, the sound was not clear on any frequency chosen on the device. I also experienced frequent crosstalk from neighboring radio stations. While the interference might be a San Francisco thing, the sound quality was always quite poor compared to the standard sony cassette adapter I replaced it with. If you have a tape deck, trust me, the tape adapter is the way to go.
We recently moved our television causing us to relocate our bose cube speakers. After much research I found these brackets and could not be happier with the price and expedicious delivery. I definitely recommend this seller for price, quality, and speed of delivery.
I have tried many FM transmitters and this one is by far the best. In the city I live, I have never been able to use the 88.1 frequency with other transmitters. This one I plugged it in and tuned my radio to 88.1 and it was crystal clear sound. I then used it on a 3 hour drive and I did not have any problems with static or any thing. Great product.
I first put 7 of these in my home network (to test before rolling out company wide) and to say I was amazed is an understatement, I put two between my SQL rig and DC on it's own network, to keep the traffic off the main network; what a drop in traffic. No need for a crossover cable, works with cat5 cat5e or cat6.I never had any issues w/ the 60+ workstations hitting my DC at 9am (login time) ;)Would have liked a 66bit but now I'm just being picky.I know they're old but if you are in the market and can find one, it's worth it the money.
The title tells all; I got the router in the mail, hooked it up, and it failed to work. I've since hooked my old wireless router back up and am back online, writing this review. I hate it when I get ripped off!
Exactly what we wanted...our teen keeps all her CD in one place and organized...she loves it. This item will hold up to her frequent use.
Very good! Quality is great, and the cord is long! Very flexible and worth it! I highly reccomend this cable because of it's cheap price and awesome length!
this mp3 player package sure has me dancing! its unusually light for its size its almost creepy! but it sure does its job though! for the price and all the features u get its well worth it i think! its just the right size not too small where u feel like u r doing surgery just to press the play button and not to big to get in the way. its simple it has all the basic needs u need for an mp3 player and more! and it does come with EQ presets which for some odd reason the Technical Details for the product says it doesn't! i almost didn't want to buy it until i saw some of the reviews for it that said it does come with EQ presets. AND IT DOES START WHERE U LEFT OFF ON THE SONG! the sound is unbelievable! and i was surprised by the headphones that comes with it they are pretty damn good! and the multi color display has got me jumping like its Christmas!personally i don't think i will be buying another mp3 player anytime soon! especially with Card slot SD/MMC to upgrade my memory for a lot more songs!
This backpack has ample capacity for my gear, plus extra pockets for accessories and other widgets.It handled pretty easily on multiple flights,and was handy for carry-on gear.
I have had my Sony boombox (in yellow) for about five years now and never had a problem with it. It gives great sound, makes excellent recordings from cd to cassette and looks attractive. I also love that the timer/alarm can wake me with cd or radio at a pre-set volume. Highly reccommended!
First off, kudos to the USPS for getting them to me so fast.When I first tried these earbuds on, I'd had the bass boost on my CD player on. Big mistake. The bass is amazing, so there's no need for the boost. The extention cable takes a bit of effort to snap in- I was convinced mine was defective until someone gave it a little hit with the palm of their hand- it snapped right in.I got them from Amazon for 33. The local stores had them for 50. So hey, great deal in the bragain.All in all- totally worth the money.
I use it to record lectures at school. You'll see a new menu show up after plugging it into your ipod. I did not see any way to change the recording settings though.After syncing my ipod, the recordings are automatically transferred into Itunes. You just right-click the file and select "Create mp3 version." I had to use mp3 Gain http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/ to boost the volume. Even my recordings from the front row are very quiet.One note is that it does drain my 4th gen Nano's battery after about 2 hours of recording. You could plug in a mini usb cable from your laptop to charge your ipod, which it does comes with. I use my Motorola Krzr/Razr phone charger to charge the ipod.I would recommend this to all students looking for a recorder for lectures. It keeps the electronic device clutter down.
Did a lot of research before deciding to buy this and I'm very pleased. Wanted to go with a trusted name and Rio has manufactured mp3 players since the beginning. I like the design and think they have created a great little product. The size is perfect for working out at the gym and with the belt clip I don't even know I'm wearing it. The clip/case is well thought out, the display is detailed (Indigo!) and intuitive, the shape and placement of the +/- button is great and even though the earphones take some getting used to the design is right on. The fact that you can expand the memory makes this a real winner-don't know why other manufacturers don't do this-even the ones who make bigger players. So far it is great (the 256mb version is a Cnet Editor's top choice and other than memory the specs are the same so...).The software is so so but I'm going to download MusicMatch
I love this player! It takes time to get used to the touch-buttons (I've never used an ipod before), and the ability to view photos while music is playing would be nice, but in general this is a nicely-executed product.My biggest gripe however, is the lack of Audible support. Creative has done a good job of making it's devices compatible with this popular audio-book service - I find it an incredible oversight that support wasn't included with the Microphoto. Be aware of this if you decide to purchase one.To 'digitally-sign' a petition for Creative to include support in the next firmware update, head over to the Creative Lab Discussion Forums, and search for: "Petition: Audible support for Zen Microphoto & all future Creative players (including Vision:M)"I'd rate 4-or-5 stars if this support was there, since this is my primary use of an MP3 player.
I found these speakers to be thin and at times shrill on the high end and heavy on the bass, with the middle range almost entirely missing on certain types of music. If you listen to just rock, then they're fine, but if you like a broader range of music, these speakers will disapoint. I learned my lesson about buying speakers online--i'm going to return these and purchase at a store where i can listen and compare before I make a decision.
I replaced my iPod buds with these and could not be happier. Excellent sound quality, ambient noise blocking that rivals my Bose sound canceling phones (6 times the price) AND they fit under a motorcycle helmet comfortably. Great for listening in bed too, as they are comfortable even laying against a pillow. I lost the stock container to airport security, but an Altoids case works great to hold them. My 15 year old son lusted after mine so much that I bought him a set for his Dell DJ. Now I am about to buy some for my wife.
No cord, great sound, never slips out of your ears or off your head. Lightweight, folds up easily to put in your pocket. And you can change tracks or volume without even looking at the Shuffle. It's the best gift I've received in a long time!
I've just dialed in the Denon DL-110 on my Linn Sondek and it sounds great! I've tried the Audio Technica AT440MLa prior to this and while the AT sounded quite decent, the Denon sounded way better. The mids were richer and records sounded really analogue and pleasurable. The AT was good but my records sounded a little too sterile and CD-like.I've also tried the Goldring 1042 prior and believe it or not, IMHO, the Denon DL-110 also sounds better than the Goldring on my system. It sounds more natural and the music breathes more. Hard to believe cos the Goldrings are extremelt pricey!For the price, the DL-110 is definitely THE bargain in the vinyl world and I recommend it with 5 stars!
I have found this recorder to be great for my needs. I'm a student with a low-budget, and thought I might get this to record some of my lectures. Unfortunately, the LP mode isn't quite good enough for that, but it's great for recording shorter conversations or meetings. As I also work for the school paper, this device is PERFECT for recording short interviews. The price is good for what it is capable of, and I've found its ability to transfer right from the recorder to my PC (through USB) invaluable. This is one of the only devices I've seen on the market with this capability at such a low price.As others have already stated, the LP mode isn't that great, but it's not as bad as you may think. The quality is poor, but the words are still understandable. If you're trying to transcribe a conversation on LP mode, you may have some difficulty, but it'll still work. I would not recommend it for something you would want others to listen to, however. I use the HQ mode to record short messages and send them home to the family, and the SP mode is good if you want to record a lengthier conversation and listen to it later. It would be nice if there was a little more time for both of these modes (22 minutes for HQ and 33 minutes for SP), but at the price and size this comes at, I can't complain.Again, great entry-level recorder.
Used this lavalier mic system for a recent short film that I did and the sound quality was absolutely terrible... A whole half of the audio obtained from day one shootings went down the crapper... The sound was muffled and had a ridiculous amount of hiss in the background especially when my actors spoke... This is one area where if you want quality sound you cant be cheap... I would not recommend these to anybody looking to take serious audio...
I purchased the 92 inch, 16:9 screen to double-time as the screen for movie nights in the living room and a screen for my golf simulator in the basement. I just needed something basic and portable and this screen did the trick. I can tear it down and/or set it up on less than one minute. The construction is actually pretty good for the price and my Epson 8350 projected nicely on it for HD or standard definition.This isn't the &#34;end all be all&#34; for screens, but it will certainly be good if you want portability for use in different rooms or even outside w/ no wind. I actually would've purchased the 120 inch version in 16:9 but they didn't have it on amazon.
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 had a bunch of old negatives from my grandparents. Instead of keeping them in the box my grandma put them in, I decided to organize them. I was glad to find these pages. With the various sizes of negatives I ended up buying other size pages to go with the ones I had. I put them all in a binder. Now they are easy to find and protected.The page felt of nice quality. It did not feel cheap or flimsy. None of the pockets ripped when I put the negatives in. I feel very good about the pages. I would definitely recommend them.
Very good product over all. Only one complaint-1. I am not impressed with the MSN direct. It only works in certain areas and it is not always current. I will probably use it sparingly with the one free year of service. But after that, unless it improves dramatically, I won't renew it.
I have been using this battery for over a year now and it seems to be working very well still
Good drives, better then the ones they offer with the &#34;thumb push&#34; to connected to usb ports.With 128 MB I almost don't need a portable hard drive.
Don't be fooled by the naysayers on the Bose speaker systems, especially the Acoustimass satellite systems. These speakers will blow you away for their size. I bought a Lifestyle system when they first came out back in 1994. I was amazed, and everyone who has never heard a LS system from Bose, is completely blown away by the sound from such a small package. The LS systems are overpriced UNLESS you need and want all their features (and then probably still given you could build your own theather system cheaper with "different" sound, but not necessarily better sound). You're paying for the SMALLNESS, not necessarily the BEST equipment.These speakers we are talking about for this review my friend purchased after I got my lifestyle system back in 1994. She hooked them to an Okyio (sp) with about 100WTS per channel. Completely blew everyone out of the house, which was about 2000 square foot two story.If you don't have bass, then I would advised investing in a amplifier with more than 10 WTS per channel. If you want to test the naysayers, just pick a set up and plug them in. If you don't like them, take them back. You will see that 99% of the people who bad mouth Bose have more to say about "Bose marketing, you suck" blah blah than the speakers themselves. Those who say they bought a 35 dollar set of speakers that blew these away are so obviously writing from simply hating Bose it's pathetic. If anyone can show me a set of 35.00 speakers that sound better to any random majority of people than these speakers, I'll send you a 1,000,000 check. But whoever takes me up on this, the reverse is true. You owe me 1 million if your random test fails you--so don't bother me.Bose prides itself on spartan, small systems with VERY good sound, especially when you look at the size. And the bass in any Bose speaker system will not sound like your local low rider with a 20" bazooka sub in the trunk playing "Taste the Bass" CDs. In other words, you never get "boomie" loose sounding base from a Bose. They are very tight sounding, and if the CD calls for a "sub" frequency, you will REALLY hear it and feel it. Bose isn't into cranking up the volume gains and playing with frequency responses to get unnatural boomie, booingie bass that distorts the original music into a overpowering (headache inducing) Shiitey, boomie, boing, boing, boing sound. The Bose bass feels like someone patting your chest very firmly--tight, thump, thump like, very fast base response. Try the The Prodigy with the song "Diesel Power" and tell me these speakers don't thump. Yeah, right.
I too bought this t.v. on sale for 996 dollars at Best Buy. The sound is great, the picture quality is decent with analog or digital signal. The HD looks amazing. How anybody, I mean anybody, could dog this t.v. for it's picture quality in HD must have their t.v. hooked up wrong or be senile because this t.v. can compete on an even level with t.v.'s that are over twice it's price! I compared it side by side with the new Samsung HLT models and I thought the Panasonic looked a little better, although the Samsung did look nice also. Unless you are buying a top of the line plasma, the HD on this set can't be beaten. Don't get me wrong, this is not the very top of the line t.v., but even at it's msrp of 1699 this is a great set. I absolutely love mine, the HD blows me away every time I watch it. For the price, this t.v. cannot be beaten.
I struggled for a bit until, by trial and error, I discovered 2 key factors that got it working as it should to connect a second tv to a DIRECTV HD receiver.First, you must connect the transformers for both transmitter and receiver directly into a wall outlet. For me, it did not work as it should when they were plugged into an extension cord or surge protector serving other devices.Second, as mentioned by many others, any nearby device transmitting on 5.8 will cause some level of interference. In my case, it was a cordless multi-phone system. The problem is removed as soon as the base station transmitter is unplugged. No problem whatsoever with DECT 6.0 phones.Once these two matters were addressed, it seems that the quality of the transmitted picture is relatively insensitive to antenna orientation and such. I believe the RF-Link will work for everybody but add these 2 suggestions to your bag of tricks.
I have had my Action Jacket for about a week now and I love it. First off, I use my shuffle for workouts, that's it. I don't know how it would be if I were constantly changing the songs on my shuffle or always taking it out to show people, but I stick it in there and only remove it when I check the battery every few days (I haven't had to charge it yet, but I'm sure it's got to start running low one of these days). The shuffle is covered by a neoprene jacket with a clear plastic cover over the dial. The Jacket has a beltclip on the rear, that clamps (securely) onto a loop on the armband. The unit is fairly secure from the elements. I've taken mine in misty/drizzly rain and the unit is fine. I imagine that I would probably not want to run in weather that the Jacket could not handle. Using the controls on the shuffle in the Jacket while running has not been a problem.One complaint I read about the Jacket is that you don't have access to the rear switch on the shuffle. So? Just leave it in the random position and go. When you're finished with your workout, just unplug the headphone jack and the shuffle is turned off (it's a useful auto-off function while bouncing around a gym bag) so you don't have to worry about wasting your battery. Just plut back in and you're ready for your next workout.Second complaint I read was that it doesn't have a separate strap to hold excess headphone cord. I just wrap the excess cord around the bottom part of the unit. There is a velcro strap at the bottom that holds the shuffle in the jacket. Place the final "wrap" of the cord under this flap, velcro it shut and your cord is not going anywhere (I leave mine constantly wrapped around even when the unit is in my gym bag and it doesn't come undone, even though neither end is plugged in).I've only been on runs of about an hour so far, but I have seen no rub marks on my arm or my torso yet (but I do wear a short sleeve shirt, so my torso is covered). I also tilt the shuffle slightly (the shuffle can rotate to 7 positions through 180 degrees with respect to the beltclip and armband).On that note, the armband will fit runner's arms (i.e. stick arms, like mine) without a problem. And since the shuffle is so darn light, the armband does not have to be tight at all but the unit will remain stable during an entire run or weightroom session. The armband is a nicely soft and flexible material. I haven't even noticed an issue when I workout my arms (but I've already stated that my arms aren't the bulkiest).I suppose I should give a complaint so you don't think I'm getting paid or something. Well, the neoprene of my Jacket is a little misshapen and I have to pull it to one side to get the headphone jack plugged in. I honestly don't care that my headphone hole is off-center.Overall I would highly recommend this unit for anyone wanting to take their shuffle on runs and other types of workouts. With the securely on your arm, just thread the headphone cable through your shirt and you don't have to worry about the cable bouncing bothering your running rhythm (if you do long runs you probably know what I'm talking about).And since I'm the first one reviewing this... Yes, I'm taking up all the space I want :p
This is a very nice unit for someone who just wants the basics. I bought a 1 gig card for $14 and I have all the maps installed that I'll ever need. 2 reasons for 4 stars vs. 5. The volume, to me, needs to be at least 3/4 up to hear over normal conversation or moderate radio volume and I wish it had a case. Very, very happy with it's ease of use and display.
We are flying home tomorrow. We just completed 12 days in Normandy, driving all over the place and in our car just about every day. I suppose this product isn't perfect, but my wife and I will tell you that going on a car trip in Europe without one of these babies is just totally retro and you'd have to be a complete fool to not take one. It took us down a lot of little country roads we would have never had the nerve to go down. What a great security blanket! I've driven all over Europe and this is the first time I've enjoyed it at this level. $475 is chump change for what you get. Not to mention the use we'll have for this in the U.S. GREAT product.. (No... I'm not a Garmin employee. This gadget isn't perfect. Forinstanct, the documentation is pretty sketchy. But who cares, it's so intuitive to use).
I've had my nano for about a week now, and so far so good. It really is amazingly small. Maybe a bit too small as I have been known to leave wallets/cell phones in my pockets before doing my laundry. But that's my own stupidity and I will be more than careful with this one. The sound is unbelievable from such a small device. Got rid of the "mug me white" headphones and picked up some Panasonic Shockwave earbuds in a cool red colour that matches great with my black 4 GB nano. The screen is incredibly crisp and legible - I was a bit sceptical as to whether or not the text would be too small to read but the guys at Apple have made it very easy to see. Like many other reviewers, the screen and the black surround scratch very easily. Even the matte grey wheel scratches too. I'm surprised for the price Apple wouldn't include a small bag like you get with Oakley's. I'm also surprised that Apple would not include an A/C adapter. For something designed to go everywhere, making us shell out $49 (Canadian) seems a bit asinine. I'm heading to Europe in about a month and will have to buy a charger as well as socket adapters. It works great with the Monster iCarPlay, but because of the nano's small size, it is too thin for my vent-mounted cell phone holder, so it's new spot is in my cup holder which looks a little ghetto. I'm impressed with the storage capacity, but the most I could eke in was about 850 songs, which doesn't include many tracks over 5 minutes. But 850 songs is about 2 days worth of music so no complaints really. I must admit, all the "oohs" and "aahs" it gets from friends is pretty flattering. I've held off buying an iPod for the last few years for the very reason I bought the nano. It's light, small, has no moving parts, and is perfect for what I need it to do - play tunes.
For me, this external hard drive has been trouble-free for the past 10 months. It's great for backing up your very important documents and photographs. The price is kind of high for the amount of memory; considering there are larger-capacity hard drives out there.
I just got the Pixma MP830 and have had a chance to use all functions but the FAX. The print quality is high, and the process of scanning an image and then printing out another copy of what I just scanned was surprisingly easy. Among the positive aspects of this item are:- Easy to use and setup- Good print quality, both text and photos- Copying is pretty fast- Memory card slots (standard compact flash and SD)- Can use it without a computer attached (though some functions limited)As for the shortcomings...- This is probably just the unit we have, but we noticed that the sheet feeder on top of the unit sometimes grabs more than one sheet at a time when running several sheets through it. Additionally, this top sheet feeder won't hold more than about 10 sheets.- It's BIG and HEAVY. If you have limited space, you should make sure to check the specs on this item before making the buy. I had heard it was a little oversized, and was prepared for that. But it was even bigger than I thought.- The software that comes with it is OK, but not great. The specs indicate that the scanner can scan as high as 2400 X 4800 dpi optically, yet the scanning software that comes with the unit only allows for 600 dpi. It is apparently compatible with other TWAIN drivers (like in Photoshop), so hopefully we can get better scanning power when we use another application.So, overall, when it comes to the important stuff - it gets the job done. There are a few minor nits that buyers should be aware of.
Pretty good right out of the box. Excellent when flashed with the latest version of DD-WRT!!! Tons of features will be added.
I purchased the MTP Keyboard recently on the impression that I would be getting a Quality Keyboard worth $149. My purchase was based on that it was going to have a "New" Optimize Key on the keyboard that would allow you to assign certain functions to the keyboard like cut and paste to half the keyboard... it was a cool option. But after my order without emailing or telling its pre-orders Matias decided to scrap this option. It was still being advertised on its website... plus the keys were a new design and not the Alps Keys. To Top this off the Website also pictured the F13,F14,F15 Keys as having Lights on them.... they were mysteriously missing from the keyboard I had received.Also The MTP HAS 2 (Two) USB CABLES hardwired to the left side of keyboard?! One of the reasons I Purchased it was I thought it was a USB 2 Hub.... (Matias still advertises this as a 2 port hub I only saw one port. Matias should change its description to it proper function - USB 2 Extender)... its 1 (ONE) usb 2 port has to be plugged into a second USB port... on a powerbook or MacBook pro this takes up every port and being a mobile user I cant see myself plugging in both every time... so a hub is still a must for the laptop user.My Review before returning it.The overall feel of the keyboard is cheap (the plastic just not quality I would expect) and the keyboard risers would probably break if any weight was put on the keyboard. Each Key wiggles slightly before you depress it. It does not have the tight feel of a quality keyboard. The angle of the Keyboard is also weird as well... it sits too high and you can't rest your wrists on your work surface and type without bending your hands up until its very uncomfortable.I was hoping for more and at $149 you should expect it. The misrepresentations of the MTP on Matias's website were unforgivable. (Note as of this writing it looks as if Matias has updated the website to show the current model's picture)
I purchased this warranty for an MP3 player. Sure enough, the screen went out at a year and a few months. I called the company, the guy took my info and sent me a mailing label via email. I had to pay postage to mail the player back to them, but the sent a check to me for the full cost of the player within a week.
This is a hassle-free way to upgrade your ram. I have a 15" Powerbook 1.67Ghz that was bogged down by lack of memory... Bought this, recieved it right away, unscrewed four screw on the bottom of the laptop, then inserted this. I'm enjoying an increase in performance, not drastic but noticeable. I now am happily using my outdated (by current market standards) Powerbook that I refuse to replace with a new one.Background:I am an industrial design student that constantly uses resource heavy programs (Adobe CS4: Photoshop/Illustrator).
This is one wide lens - but once I screwed it onto my F707 with one of the supplied adaptor rings and put the camera into macro mode, it was like rediscovering the camera.The quality of the glass lens makes it a great companion for the Carl Zeiss fitted to the F707 and together they make for some very good shots with minimal distortion.The gripes? Well it's huge, making the camera cumbersome and it also blocks off the built in flash. I guess you can't have everything...I do shots of hotel bedrooms/bathrooms for my clients sometimes and in small rooms, I just can't get myself far enough into the corner to get the shot to show everything I want using the normal lens. This is where this lens really shines.
I purchased a used iPod and was a little hesitant at first but after reading the seller's reviews, I felt confident. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. My iPod works great and I saved some money. Thanks Amazon.
I am fairly new to the MP3 community. Recently I purchased a Rio Karma MP3 player for my 13 year old son. We both were really pleased with that player. However, I wanted one for myself and I needed it for the soul purpose of using it while out walking, jogging or using the treadmill. This little player is great! It is small, light weight, comes with an armband and carrying case and most important, it is very, very easy to use.In no time I downloaded all of my favorite music and was out the door walking the dog listening to a great sounding player. I would also point out that the earphones on the Cali are much better then the earphones that came with the Karma. The sound is also terrific, which was a surprise since this is a sports player and comments have been made to the contrary about sports players. The Cali is equipped to accommodate expanded memory and I just purchased a 256MB Flash Memory Card which will provide me with a total of 512MB. So far I have not encountered any problems and would highly recommend this player for anyone. Great player for the money.
I thought I would take a risk with this turntable after reading the warnings from the other reviews about the variations in the speed of the belt drive. This causes noticeable changes in the pitch of the recording making it sound like your guitars or singing are out of tune, and is more noticeable towards the end of the record. You can actually see the strobe dots speeding up and slowing down! I have sent mine back to sony for a refund. If it wasnt for this problem, it would have been a good turntable with solid construction and decent sound.I have had good experiences with sony but this is one that isn't one of them. Im not sure why sony is still selling this model after so many people are having the same problem. NOT recommended.
I purchased this a/v receiver last December and I've been very pleased with it. The sound it delivers to my Energy Take 5.2 speaker system is phenomenal. The set-up was easy and intuitive. The 'Zone Two' function allows me to run a whole house audio system from this amp as well as 5.1 audio in my t.v. room. My only complaint is that the remote could be a little better designed.
So I dont even have a DSLR. I have a type of Lumix (FZ47) which is one solid unit, but the 52mm lens is threaded for filter use (Hooray!). With Auto-Focus and Manual-Focus capability, my camera has not been affected by the circular polarizer in any of its Focus capabilities. The Circular Polarizer threads onto my lens in One & a Half rotations, and it stays quite solidly on.Now, what the Circular Polarizer is is a two part filter, with one part which screws onto the threads and stays put, and another part which you rotate in the space of quarter turns to change its orientation towards light sources, thus blocking out glare from different directions. I believe this Tiffen (52mm) Circular Polarizer performs as it should. I usually leave it on when on shoots (day-hikes) and never have need to take it off when in light environments. It only dims the incoming light as much as a weak pair of sunglasses would do so. It deepens colours and plain & simply reduces the whitish glare which plagued my nature shots. I find that the level of polarization is spot-on, and I plan to upload a few plain comparison shots in the photos section. I tend to rotate it in the same direction as I screwed it into the threads, because it has, when I was rotating the front element, begun to unscrew the filter base itself; but this is no big problem.It would be hard for me to describe how well the polarization works on all different kinds of situations, mainly because it seems to work in so many, and admirably too.All in all, the filter rotates smooth, polarizes well, fits neatly in the included filter case (I put in a microfiber cloth to keep it from jangling about), and is an easy on & off everyday filter. This is a filter which can't be simulated, as many colour type ones can by internal settings like White-Balance and Colour-Bracketing. I only have needed one filter, a Circular Polarizer, and this model is the one I prefer to use. It was shipped Brand-New to me, came clean and rotating smooth, and that's all!
I have learned that if I buy a new different trackball every few months that my wrist feels a lot better. Well, this trackball was a VERY pleasant surprise. It is sooo fast and has made my work go much faster.I give it a HUGE thumbs up!Kathy
This replacement adapter for my Sony Laptop works just as well as the old original one did and was a lot cheapter then buying a Sony replacement.
This is a neat little sucker which saved me from worrying about cables when I wanted to watch TV on the pool deck. It worked better than I thought with virtually no interference from about 40 ft from the cable box. I couldn't be happier and this is money well spent.
I bought this particular CD player for one of my 6 yr old twin daughters this Christmas, and I swear I've gone through 3 sets of batteries ALREADY!! She won't take it off! It's by far the most used gift they've gotten. It's also very cool that there are two headphone ports so that she and her sister can both jam to the same CD. You should see my three little ones boppin' around the house in their own CD players--too cute!!
Works with Dish and is easy to use. All of the buttons are easy to locate and function as expected. It's easy to set up, too.
I bought this card reader for the price, because it was inexpensive. That was a fortunate mistake it last for just over a week. The end caps dont stay on and it feels very cheaply made. I bumped it sticking out the side of my notebook and it busted all to pieces... Now, I am looking for a better one.
With all of the features (RBG output - sub woofer... etc)the only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because of theremote control. The most used keys, &quot;play pause slow stop&quot;are the smaller than the number keys.. go figure...
This set of speakers are great. I never knew so much sound could come from such small speakers. I like the way the top and bottom of the speakers swivel to get sound from almost every direction. No regrets here.
Hi,Today is march 28 2002, at this moment i have not recieve the shipment. I call the Local Us Postal service and they cant tell me nothing about my package. Please help me with this matter.Thank You.
Este dispositivo es perfecto con window xp; una vez formateado en NTFS todo resulta comodo; graba r&aacute;pido, abre r&aacute;pido; en fin es verdaderamente bueno; adem&aacute;s es met&aacute;lico lo que lo hace resistente.
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.
This changed my life after running win 2k with 64 mb was hell but withe 128 was a life changer highly reccomended
Had no problems at all with the Zune. The Zune itself is not heavy, anyone who thinks this is too bulky to carry around needs to exercise more apparently. Its also not the ugliest mp3 out there. The Creative MP3 players especially the Zen's are far uglier than the Zune in my opinion. (Plus the gloss finish leaves fingerprints).Had no trouble connecting the Zune to my computer was able to get up and running within minutes.Takes some getting used to. But I was able to jump right in very quickly and this is my first mp3 player.Fairly easy to manage your files if you turn off the auto-sync option. After you do that its basically a drag and drop and sync routine.Its also apparent that many of the bad reviews are from a bunch of idiots who have no life who are obviously the lap dogs of Apple.
There are a lot of instructions on this product, although complicated at first, if you follow the instructions correctly and take your time to read them, it will work.The package come with the included sensors already paired with the base, so, all I needed to do was to change the passwords and include my phone numbers.When it calls me, I can hear what is going on ONLY if the alarm is in the silent mode, since it has a pretty loud noise coming from the base (where the mic is).The door sensor works pretty good, every time I forgot to disarm, it goes off. The motion detector, it is not the most reliable, but it also works, I believe the reliability has to do with the fact that it seems to read the environment every 5 seconds or so.I live in a small apartment, and I don't know what is the actual range of these devices and cannot say if they work well in large houses/apartments.So far, it is working OK.
ive already bought two of this mount. one for a 30" lcd and another for a 32" lcd. the mount definitely holds these tv's nicely. one good thing about the mount is that it is more forgiving when installing. if you dont get it perfectly level you can adjust the pivot of the tv to level it. also nice, it mounts on only one stud. makes installation faster.
I'm trying to get a 20 year old microcomputer back up again. It requires a serial terminal interface which I no longer have (because I stupidly gave away the VT100 type terminal I used to communicate with it). Rather than buy one that would be expensive and of little future use, I started looking for a more modern solution. Having been working in electronics for many years, I have learned that one can get lucky and everything works okay the first time. Failing that, troubleshooting digital hardware can be difficult and time consuming. As a learning experience with new hardware and to simplify getting the basic RS-232 communication link back up, I purchased an Arduino processor board and an RS-232 "shield" to go with it. The shield simply converts the digital levels from the Arduino to RS-232 levels. These Arduino products are great, very flexible, and relatively cheap. Programming software is free and the language used is more or less "C". Plenty of programming examples are in existence. So, I was able to get the Arduino's RS-232 output going (looping output data) which I first looked at with a scope. Next, I brought up an old tower PC running XP. I started using this computer because it had a DB-9 RS-232 port and a terminal program known as "Hyperterminal". After XP, Hyperterminal has to be purchased separately. Hooking up to the PC and Hyperterminal worked just fine. Next, I wanted to get rid of the tower PC and run things from a small ACER netbook portable. This is where the Trendnet product comes in since the ACER doesn't have a DB-9 port. I was hoping the driver for this device would install automatically but it didn't so I had to use the supplied CD. Since the ACER didn't have an internal CD drive, I hooked up and external one through a USB port and loaded the driver without incident. If you don't have an external drive, I imagine you could use another computer to load and then send the file over your LAN. The next stumbling block was that Hyperterminal was NOT installed on my ACER. Rather than try to figure out why, I looked on line and found another (free) terminal program called RealTerm. Hooking the Trendnet to the Arduino DB-9 and an ACER USB port worked fine. The only thing I noticed, which could be a problem for some, was that no "thumbscrews" were provided on the Trendnet DB-9 end. This end stays mated okay with the DB-9 end on the Arduino, but I don't particularly like to leave DB connectors unsecurred to each other. One could use a short jumper cable, but who needs extra work and cost. Over the years, I have purchased several other Trendnet products and found that they generally did what was advertised and were of good quality for the price.
This product is very user-friendly and easy to follow. The only worry I have with it is becoming overly dependant on it. I travel quite frequently and this product certainly takes a great deal of the stress away from planning trips.
While I am the happy owner of an Archos PMA400 meadia player, I needed a device small enough to wear on my arm while at the gym, and the Audio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player has proven to be the perfect fit.SIZE/AESTHETICS - GOODAt a capacity of 1 gig and a size and weight of a Bic lighter, the iAudio is a perfect .mp3 player for the gym. The device comes with an armband that is serviceable, but I would suggest investing in a more robust and comfortable one if you are planning on running with it.The black and silver color (there are other colors as well) is always a nice match and the plastic case holds up well to typical daily abuse, including spending a good deal of its time being stuffed at the bottom of my gym bag. And despite the small size, the buttons are large and easy to find and operate by touch alone.EASE OF USE - GOODThe device is recognized as a mass-storage device without even installing the software, which makes transferring files back and forth from the device as easy as dragging them in and out of a folder on your desktop (this makes the device an excellent choice for someone with little or no experience with them, or computers for that matter). There is some software bundled with the player, but it proves largely unnecessary and I installed the bundle after about a week.The navigation though the iAudio's menu system if fairly straight forward; a small joystick is used to flip through a series of menus and submenus in a standard architecture that is simply and straight-forward, with zero lag time.SOUND QUALITY - EXCELLENTI didn't expect too much from the device, and was blown away by just how good the sound was (which got even better after I acquired my new pair of Shure E2c headphones). The base is present and can be adjusted on a variety of levels, and midtones are crisp and sharp. And there are varieties of settings within the equalizer that allow you to customize the experience with enough precision to satisfy any but the most meticulous sound geek.BATTERY LIFE - EXCELLENTI don't know if it is the size of the device or not, but the battery life is simply fantastic. I would say I generally get between 18 - 22 hours of use out of it before I have to recharge, which brings me to the first real negative of the review; you can only change the device through a USB port. You can buy a separate adapter so you can plug it into the wall, but sadly it is not sold with this option, which can be annoying if you are traveling w/out a laptop.CUSTOMER SERVICE - POORIt simply could not last...my adoration with this lovely little device ended abruptly last month when I attempted to update the firmware on it via the Cowon website. And while it proved easy enough to download the new firmware, the installation quickly spiraled into a nightmare.First, the procedure for updating the device is awkward at best. You have to firmly hold down the play button while turning the device on to force it into "Recovery Mode" before connecting it to your computer. This alone should have sent off warning bells, but I trudged along and got the device to sync up correctly, and begun to install the new firmware. When completed, I disconnected the device as I was prompted to do so, and waited for it to power back on.I am still waiting. Once the update was complete, the device was dead. No matter what I tried, I was unable to get it to turn back on, and reattaching it to my computer proved equally useless. It was as if I was handling an empty shell of plastic. I then spent three frustrating days scouring the Cowon support site and message boards just to find that there was a restless army of other U2 owners who had experienced the same issue. Most of them seemed stuck, but a few claimed to be able to rescue their devices through a series of complicated (and always different) solutions, each of which I tried and each which failed to rouse my device from its electronic coma.Failing all of this, I contacted Cowon's customer support. I sent three emails and have yet to hear a single response to any of them. Calling their customer support line was equally useless, as the only advice they were able to provide was to let the dive drain for the next week and try again. When that failed, I called back and was told since my U2 was out of waranty, that there was nothing they could do despite their faulty firmware release being the cause for my problems.Because of this, I cannot in good conscious recommend this device to anyone. It isn't enough that a .mp3 player preforms well when it is working; there must be a good customer support team ready when it does not, especially if that failure is wholly the company's fault. Cowon has failed miserably at that point.
It was ok when it's working. The display is a little dim and can be hard to read. It died after a few months (just out of warranty). Now I have a DELL Axim X50, but still like the Palmoperating system better. Just wish Palm could make more reliablehardware.
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 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 have now had two of these in three years. After a year or so, you ahve to replace the expensive battery pack. I am very disappointed.
Good product -- does just as described: provdes a digital interface to graphing calculators from TI so that you can upload/download/edit custom programs for the calculator.
I am not a tech-person so I have to pass on that this camera is a non-tech person's dream. Very easy to get started - intuitive interface that meant I could start taking photos (even having NEVER used a digital camera before) after reading the most basic info in the users manual which I'm grateful for as I received this camera for a Christmas present and wanted to use it right away.I don't think you can get a 5.3 megapixel camera with a Pentax lense that compares to this camera for the price. Good value in my opinion.
I used these on a 2008 Honda civic Si, they work for the front and rear speakers. As mentioned in other reviews the hole on these adapters where it is fastened to the car will need to be bored out so the screw is flush with the top of the plastic or the speakers will not fit properly. I used 6.5 inch speakers in my install so I do not know about 5.5 speakers if it would have to be done also. I used a 1/2 spade bit to bore the hole out. I don't know if this is necessary but I put foam between the adaptor and the metal it sits on because I was installing a sub and did not want to have any vibration issues. In the front door speakers I did have some more extra work that had to be done. On the door panel there is this plastic ring I had to cut off because my speakers were not an exact fit because there is a part of the metal door which I did not feel like cutting and my speakers were not exactly able to sit flush on the adapter. Be careful on the speakers one chooses because you may have issues with the depth in the front and rear of the car. All in all these were what I needed to do the job.
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!!!
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.
i really recommend this item. pictures are great and they are like alive. images are more clear with using this device.
Great value, wonderful array of features, but the cassette only worked for about 40 hours and then broke.
I just bought this excellent product! So far, it's working as advertised. We use it with my housemates - 1 desktop connected via ethernet cable, and 4 wireless laptops, one of which is more than >4 yr old thinkpad. It worked so fast without any prolem. Their technical support helped me in setting-up the wireless network via phone conversation without any waiting time.Thanks for customer reviews from amazon, I get a glimpse on the actual experience of those who bought it ahead of me.I will write a review again if I find a problem on this unit, which I hope I would not.Edited: 25 Dec 06i commented on this product after 1 wk of using it, and now it's almost 4 months and still i'm impressed with it. one review said that the range is not good, but i beg to disagree. it worked even when i'm on the yard and 5 apartment units from where i installed it and there is no degradation in quality. even when i use it simulatneously with my laptop, desktop, 3 housemates and 2 visitors, there seems to be no change on its performance.i even created a local area network on my computers, and oh boy, it's so fast, i read/write on my next computer wirelessly but as if i'm using my local hard disk when i read/write gigabytes of files on my 2 computers. because of it, i don't need an external HDD to backup my data.the LAN works impressively even when there is power outage in my internet service provider.i usually don't write review on other products unless i'm extrement disappointed or impressed. i think it's unfair if i don't share my very satisfactory experience with this product.
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.
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)
The Hosa Cable Little Bro 6x2 Audio Snake is a great product for smaller bands to keep things tidy on stage. The combination of 6 XLR's and 2 quarter inch inputs allows for many different hookup options. The input box and the cable itself are well made and sturdy. On the male end, all of the cables are clearly marked. The 20 foot version is great for small bands in small venues. There is a 30 foot and a 50 foot version for bigger stages. I was happy to see that Amazon carried this product at a price well below the competition.
Looking for lots of outlets? DONE.Coincidentally, the plug strip fits perfectly on the back of the cheapest long IKEA work table/desk. ALSO A PLUS.
I just got this installed at work and it is very quiet and I DO use nearly EVERY multimedia quick button, especially the Media buttons and the web and email buttons and the scroll wheel. You'll get used to using them and I think they will be very valuable tools. It's much quieter than my old keyboard and the mouse just GLIDES and is very responsive.The only cons I can think of are: 1) NO Cap Lock lights and NO F-Lock function button light indicator on the keyboard itself. However, the other reviewers haven't mentioned that there are indeed indicator lights, but they are NOT on the keyboard itself. Instead, the lights are on the recharger cradle, which I just moved to the far right side of my keyboard. Not as convenient as having them on the keyboard. Bad call on Logitech's part. 2)If you forget to put the mouse in the cradle to recharge daily you may wake up to a dead mouse. From what I hear, the recharge time is short and the mouse can withstand one night of no charge, but not 2-3 consecutive nights of no recharging.Other than that, I'm very pleased with this keyboard combo. I'll update this review if I discover otherwise. As a less expensive, non-wireless option, I bought a CompUSA brand corded Windows Office keyboard for home, personal use and I really like it too, because it has dedicated buttons for Excel, PowerPoint and Word and it's only $23.
I received this camera about 4 years ago as a gift. It is my first digital camera. My only complaint is that 'action shots' are usually blurry. The best shots are stills where I take my time and frame them properly. Shots on the go don't come out that well. The quality of the still pictures is very good. It is also very easy to set up the timer and has one-button last-picture recall.It is very portable and fits easily in my jeans pocket or purse.If I upgraded, I would get a further-reaching zoom and one that freezes the action better. I would still look at Sony first.
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.
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.
Several times waypoints have mysteriously disappeared. Sometimes it's the last waypoint I've added and sometimes it's one that I've used for months.The Sportrak Basic won't charge from the external power source and the internal batteries only last me a few days--maybe three. This is a big drawback. I don't care for the serial cable otherwise. I wish they would have stuck with a USB cable but this model of the line probably came out before USB became popular.I've used it with some Linux programs (gpsman) to upload and download data. That works reasonably well but the functionality isn't there. I've also connected it to my Palm V and used the combo together with marginal success. I think I would be happy if the Sportrak had two simple functions: 1) a page that shows me waypoints as I'm approaching (there is a way to view waypoints sorted by distance but it's not dynamic), and 2) I wish the receiver had a mode where it switched from one display to the next every few seconds so I can mount the receiver and not have to push any buttons while I'm driving.Oh yeah, 3) I wish Sportrak would GPL their code. It would be easy to add these features.I suggest passing on this model until you can get it really cheap or unless you only want to use it as a GPS-to-serial converter.
This is a real bargain right now and soon you won't be able to get one. Don't listen to a handful of the negative reviews. KM still exists, but now will be making cameras for Sony. It is supported by Sony and new lenses will be available soon. Digital Cameras are like computers these days. In a couple of years as technology changes, you will want to upgrade the body anyway.
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 LOVE THIS TRIPOD.I'm impressed with the light weight but it's very stable. It traveled very well in my big bag and I carried it up and down steep stairs with no problem.It's quick and easy to adjust. I just can't think of anything negative about it.
Since Amazon's description is too abbreviated, this is the Photo Black cartridge for the Epson 3800.
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?
i am not a big fan of Monster cables for a simple reason: they are way over priced! a cable is a cable unless you hear otherwise. Lots of people had many many debates over cables and how expensive they are. All i can say is that judge it when you hear it! i had bought bothACOUSTIC RESEARCH AP-16100W 100' White 16 Gauge Oxygen-Free Speaker Wireand this cable wire for testing.My Objective: since i have been out of the custom HT system setup for a while, i was not really sure which wire to go with. I did try both Monster and the ACOUSTIC wire for the frontPolk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Cherry)speaker in conjunction with with theYamaha RX-V1800BL 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)to come to a conclusion i checked for my ears.The verdict: well honestly i did not hear much of a difference until i switched the setting on the AV to send all the output (including Low Frequency base sound) to the polk. With the monster it would sound slightly better. However when i continue using the woofer separately, things were back to normal.Like i said i was out of the HTS game for a while and did not want to take chances with wires i did not use or heard of before! Frankly if i had my old old BOSE wires (which were sold 6 years ago) i don't think i would have bought these wires!If you know your wires and certain brands that sound good to your ears, then you may skip this purchase from Monster. If you are starting out as a novice in HTS then i would pay the extra to understand what your ears like and dislike.But trust me, regardless of which-brand of wires u decide on, don't vouch for cheap thin twisted pair wires! they don't sound good at all under any setup!
I purchased this unit about six weeks ago. Was very easy to hook up and use after the initial battery charge was completed. The sound is very clear and the controls on the headphone are no problem to use. The unit gives good sound quality when I walk to another room or outside so I don't miss anything. A very good product that I would recommend to my friends
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.
Epson 78 Black Ink Cartridge (T078120)This is wonderful, same ink as you buy at Staples but cheaper. No driving to the store, no gas, less time away. Sometimes there is free shipping. What more could you ask?
This camera is a great value. It's a good SLR and I found it here at Amazon cheaper than anywhere else. The only problem was with the image sensor. It had a black spot that was showing up in all of my pictures. I would have rated this product lower, but Amazon handle the problem better than I expected. They listened to my problem and had me a new camera in less than 2 days. The second camera has no problems. If you are a beginner this is a good deal.
Works great for playing micro cassettes. The price is very reasonable for the quality of this little player. Lightweight and easy to operate.
I have an old lime green iMac G3/266 running OS X 10.3. The keyboard bit the dust after seven years so I needed a replacement. This keyboard is very reasonably priced at around $30. The clear plastic base with white keys is stylish and the keyboard itself is very compact. If space is tight this will be a plus for you. The keys are closer together and when pushed move a shorter distance up and down than most computer keyboard keys. This may bother some people along with the softer feel of the keys but I like it. The keyboard is also notably very quiet when the keys are being used.The keyboard has some nice features such as keys to eject the CD and to raise and lower the volume. These are clever features though I admit I have not used them yet in the few weeks I have owned the keyboard. Be warned that there is no power key on the keyboard. On my iMac I have to boot up with the power button on the iMac itself and power down by selecting shut down from the drop-down menu. For some reason, the old iMac won't shut down from the power button on the computer itself. It took a few days to adjust to this but I don't consider it a problem. The keyboard also has two USB ports so there is a place for a mouse and an extra USB port for your digital camera or other USB device.I am very satisfied with this keyboard. It is Mac compatible, works on my old iMac, was plug and play right out of the box, and works just fine for my purposes. It was also a good price at $30 - less then most keyboards offered for sale these days. I don't do a lot of speed typing and I don't write novels on the computer. Those people might not like the feel of the keys as other reviewers have mentioned, but for basic computer use, it fits the bill perfectly!
I like a lot this GPS, I get a lot more satelites than with other receivers and up tp +/-3m/10ft accuracy, it is really fast to redraw heavy maps and quick for routing.but I find very dissapointing:- I can't pick to use the GPS altitude over the barometer and this makes no sense at all to me.- I couldn't find a way to get the barometric sensor readings out to my computer to plot the pressure changes, aparently the nmea output only shows GPS altitude and not the altimeter information.there are other functions missing from other GPS's like altitude trend, and tide predictions but not that important.also something very weird is the barometer/altimeter difference, I get over 100mbar difference between both readings.in other words I'd recomend this GPS to anyone, but one need to be very carefull picking, getting the 60 C"S"x serie (Sensors) might no be what you look for or what you expected.
This Item is really wonderful. Everything works on it, you can hook this thing up wirelessly while the computer is off but if this is pluged into the computer you can sync the mouse and keyboard before you turn the machine on!NICE.
I am a total novice to video cameras let alone DVD cams. This little camera works great! I love the 1000x zoom feature.One thing that people in the other reviews had problems with was mini-dvd's not working. Well - if they would have read the little book, they would have seen that the camera only works with DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Not +R or +RW. Yes! There is a difference.Still picture feature was a selling point for me. It takes great digital stills.Great, easy to use, light weight, and user friendly!
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!
I love this radio! Sangean always makes a quality product. Heavily built. Obviously water resistant. Tunes in better than most radios, even though I left the FM wire antenna inside. Digital tuning is pretty nice. Loud enough for the shower. Easily mounted and detached from the wall. Sound quality is superior for a shower radio. I could critique it's lack of bass/treble controls and lack of low end, but it's a SHOWER radio. As a shower radio it has some cool features like turning itself off after a preset amount of time. I usually set it for 10 minutes longer than my shower and I can listen while I dry off and brush teeth.As a shower radio it's probably the best you'll ever find. If I had to nit pick I would say it would be nice if it included a weather band--but how many shower radios do? I would buy it again and I highly recommend it.
This device was simple to hookup and worked flawlessly ever since.Delivery was on time and had no problem.
This battery is priced so low, you should buy two. It replaced six AA batteries in my LEDlight array. These lamps when fully on draw 12 watts of power which will eat AA's alive.At this price point it will save a lot of money.
This Z612 is the third Kodak I've bought in 5 years. They have all been reasonably priced and, especially, easy to use. My wife wanted a zoom camera she so could take snapshots of the heron at the far end of the local pond. The Z612 does the job.
I bought this recently from OfficeMax and returned it because I was so unhappy. The copy quality was great! The color copies were fantastic! Then I tried to print with it. On draft quality black/white printing, it came out so light you couldn't read the text (unless it was bold on the screen). On Lexmark's best quality setting, it didn't print as clearly as my old HP 722 on draft quality.Color printing was even more disappointing. It's best photo quality color printing with vivid printing was so bad compared to the old HP's draft color printing that I had to redo the test to make sure I hadn't accidentally switched the pages. At first I was told it might be a problem with Windows XP, so I downloaded the driver/patch from Lexmark (which took over 2 hours because their site was so slow!!!), but it didn't help.The machine was also very noisy and vibrated quite a bit. I had it on a little fold-up table at first (which I had used for my previous printer), but it caused the whole table to wobble during printing so I had to put it on a heavier table or hold the table while it printed so I wouldn't knock the table over.I gave up and returned it a few days ago. I noticed today on the Lexmark site that this printer was actually discontinued and supposedly pulled from all US stores. They don't say why they pulled it, but I have a pretty good idea. Stay away from this one unless you just want it as a color copier!
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 can't understand all the bad reviews for this drive. I've owned mine for over 2 years and have had no problems with it and I don't baby it.I also have Seagate drives in my desktops, after the Maxtors and Western Digitals failed within a year's time, and have had no problems with them. I find Seagates a more reliable drive then others and when I upgrade computers, for other people, they are the drives I recommend just because I have had no problems with them.
The flash worked great for me. I have since sold it, got more than I paid for it. The person who bought it has also said they think it works great.
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
I purchased this product from Justine's Electronics. All of the reviews were good so I thought Justine's was a reputable company. The purchase was for my nephew who lives in another state. The Zune battery life is only 2 hours. It should have a battery life of 12-14 hours. After inquiring, I was told by Justine's to buy another battery. Wow! I could not believe what I was told by that company. The Zune is less than 35 days old. I would never recommend buying anything from Justin's Electronics. I'm thinking that I paid $200 for a refurbished product. You live and you learn. I will never buy another electronic off the internet.Thanks for nothing and taking my money!
I received this today. Had it all assembled within minutes (not that there is much to assemble). It looks very well built and also looks like it will be loads of fun! Can't wait to roast some smore's n hot dogs! This was a GREAT deal on Amazon including shipping for about $116.00. Also ordered the roasting forks with colored handles. Yeah for summertime fun! Oh yes, shipping was in TWO DAYS! Way to go Amazon...
Well, I've bought another fantastic Domke bag. It's a little smaller then any I've owned in the past, but it will more then make up for its size. I'm doing photojournalist work again, and this bag lets me carry a camera with battery pack, two lens, filter, memory cards, flash [if needed] and note pad and pen. All in a small bag that is easy to carry. The rugged ware look is cool also. When the weather is bad, it protects my stuff, and the strap is more then comfortable. I've owned about 5 Domke bags in my 30 plus years as a photographer, and think this is the best! Thank you Domke, keep up the good work!Domke F-3X Super Compact Domke Ruggedwear Bag
I have read two other reviews and see that other people have been having the same problems that I have, that the Palm Zire 21 resets itself for no apparent reason. It happens to me about once a week. I have learned more from reading the other customer reviews than from calling Palms Support line. I have had great experiences with Palm, but not with the Palm Zire 21.
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. =)
Used it on my Gateway laptop of 7 years, and it drastically reduced the operating temp of the CPU. I highly recommended this especially if you continue to use older computers.
Dependable, reliable, built like a tank, and best of all: she operates like a stealth jet!There's nothing more to say.
This is the second one of these that I have owned. From experience, I can say that they are very long lasting, and work very well. My first Microsoft Optical Intellimouse lasted for over 8 years...... and I expect the second to do the same.
After lots of research, I finally decided to purchase this Magellan over the Garmin Legend. The decision was based mostly on other websites and reviews questioning the sensitivity of the Garmin. I can't say anything about that, but I know I can usually get enough signal on the 1st floor of my 2 floor house (and I'm away from any windows). In the open, I can usually get 100% signal from 6 satellites and a little from a 7th (it only needs sufficient signal from 3). It's a little bigger than the Garmin, but being an RF engineer, I know that generally, the larger the better the antenna performance. I can't wait to take mine on a hike. FYI The unit comes programmed with fairly detailed maps of the US and very general maps of the rest of the world. If you want more, I guess you have to buy the CD.Update: I compared my unit to my friend's Garmin Legend and from the window at work, the Magellan did seem to perform better.I managed to lock on to 3 satellites, while the Garmin only two.
I use this with my XM receiver and MP3 player. Installation was smooth.The device operates by essentially overpowering a selectable FM frequency on the lower part of the band (87.7 or 88.3, if I remember correctly).I've got no complaints about the sound quality. My car stereo system is stock OEM from the manufacturer and is no great shakes to begin with. Using this FM modulator doesn't make it appreciably worse.However, I do sometimes get hetereodynes (squeals, high pitched noises) from the car's electrical system. I don't fault the unit for that. One day when I am feeling extremely ambitious, I will rewire with shielded cables and I suspect that will be the end of that problem. Intriguingly the heterodynes are intermittent.Overall, a low-priced, generally reliable solution.Jerry
I'm just a point and shoot guy. I don't use all the fancy settings on this camera and I only glanced at the manual. The pics are awesome. I've gotten numerous compliments on my photos with very little thought and effort on my part. The colors are accurate and vivid. The feature I find most useful is the quick set up time between activation and ready to shoot. No problems in the year I've had it.
As others have noted, these cartridges are not full cartridges, even though HP very cleverly avoids giving you that info. On their website, for a single cartridge purchase, the details list the ML in the cartridge, not so for the Value Pack.I just bought the C6180 which requires that the "initialization" cartridges in the box be used first. Mine we're faulty and now I've got to wait for HP to overnight new ones, even though I've got a value pack sitting here.I should have known better. All 5 colors and B&W; for $36 (plus photo paper) when individual cartridges cost $10. When you shop in a grocery store the merchant is required to tell you how much product you are paying for, why shouldn't HP be required to do the same.Shame, shame, HP.
Great response time across network and the cable connections were secure and packaged well. Great buy got a great cable.
I gave my wife the Zune 30gb mp3 player as a birthday gift. It was a bad choice right out of the box. The skimpy setup pamphlet actually says, "It's as easy as 1, 2, 3" to get started. Just insert the set up CD, follow the prompts. Well, the prompts never came and the unit wasn't set up. We looked for more detailed instructions in Help, looked online, looked in the box to see if anything was missing and found nothing. There is no instruction manual in print or online that we could find. Very frustrating. Microsoft has to do better. I returned the Zune unused and will replace it with a Sony 8gb unit.
I've used this for 2 full years of camping adventure and just love it. It is best to fully charge it from a car battery before you use it for the first time. When you first charge it make sure the car is running. We plugged it in over night once and woke up to a dead car battery. We've gotten in the habit of plugging it into the truck while we drive to our camp site. It lasts the whole weekend with just the occasional wind or two. We actually like to connect it to our I-pod and listen to music or on occasion when we're not so roughing it we will connect it to the laptop to increase the sound for movies. Works great!
Just your average printer ink. I got the "A" version because it can be refilled at our local tech shop for $10/$15. :)
My order arrived ahead of time and as intended. As many stores lack stocking this item at a reasonable price, Amazon came thru as usual.Since retailers can't price match Amazon's prices, I often take my tablet to the store when shopping. Whenever another customer asks "what're you doing"? I let them know that I'm comparing prices with Amazon and show them the difference. Many times I'm asked by the other shoppers to look up prices for them. Although this upsets the merchant, they can't ask me to leave because I bring and share my shopping techniques with me.Amazon... Keep up the good work.
This product has made life easier in programing my scanner. I could have went down the road and paid twice as what I paid for it off amazon. Saving money is every thing these days and is why amazon is the first place I go.
I purchased this firepit from Amazon because they were much cheaper than where I live. In addition the model we were interested in was not available here. Set up and assembly were ok; because of one of the reviews I was expecting some difficulty but it went together in less than 15 minutes. We have used it three times so far and are pleasantly surprised at how well it burns. Because of the cut-outs there is plenty of draught for the flames. We bought this for cool autumn nights and another grandchild magnet; it's great for smores. I'll update this review after the pit has survived a winter.
Definitely worth the money. Lower price than in the stores, even with shipping added in. I like how quickly it came. It came in the mail before the suggested date of arrival. The case is convenient. Works as it should. Well worth what i paid for it.
June 29, 2007We purchased a Tripp-Lite model LC1200 wide-range AVR when the voltage tolerance of an Ultra Products model ULT33045 power protector proved inadequate to cope with our local power conditions. Inserted between the line power outlet and the Ultra, the Tripp-Lite adds enough boost-buck range to cope. We draw 100-250 W through the pair, well below rated capacity of both these units.At 85 VAC line voltage, the combination boosts to 114 VAC, remaining within 5% tolerance with respect to 120 VAC usually recommended for the most reliable operation of electronic equipment. Observing performance over time, we find that the combination maintains 5% tolerance about 90 percent of the time and 10% tolerance all the time. We would probably not be able to obtain this quality of regulation with the Tripp-Lite alone, because its large voltage steps, 9-10 percent.As of late June, 2007, Tripp-Lite has changed LC1200 specifications slightly since those shown here, promising regulation of 120 VAC to within -12% with input of 89 VAC. Newer units have black rather than white or gray cases.The Tripp-Lite does not disconnect when line voltage goes lower, at least down to 85 VAC, but its maximum boost remains about 19 percent. It has a plastic hardshell case, not metal, but remains fairly cool. There is no appreciable magnetic shielding, Working near a ViewSonic P225 21-inch CRT monitor, we found that with the centers of the ViewSonic and Tripp-Lite in the same plane, the distance between the units had to be at least 0.9 m (36 in) to eliminate flicker from the Tripp-Lite's magnetic leakage.
This product works very well and enables you to work through brownouts and blackouts, but it has one major nuisance: Every time the backup battery is activated, an audible alarm goes off and repeats every 5-10 seconds. The only way to disable it is to manually press the mute button each time the power goes out. If you have 2-3 of these around the house and you're in the middle of a storm, you're likely to go nuts running around the house muting the alarm all the time.
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.
Suddenly I had a need for a wireless print server. After having excellent out of the box experiences with Linksys products in the past they got my purchase. Reading this, keep in mind I'm a former network admin and have installed many real (HP, Lexmark, etc) network print servers in the past. It took me a bit more than three hours to finally get this one operating.Most Linksys products have good to excellent documentation and a painless configuration - even if you need to change options or have a non-&quot;Linksys&quot; network. This is not a typical Linksys product.The documentation doesn't properly describe the setup process and the factory configuration. The instructions were written so that if something went wrong the instructions were useless. In order to find out what the factory configuration was you need a non-Postscript printer. Chances are when you set this up, something will go wrong which makes the documentation less than useless.What went wrong for me? First the configuration software did not see the print server either over the wireless connection or plugged into a network cable. It appears to have undocumented compatibility issues with Windows XP. In an effort to bypass configuration I tried to determine what the factory configuration was. I could not because I only had a PostScript printer. After taking it to another house with a non-PostScript printer I found the default IP address was 0.0.0.0 (which you can't connect to) and that it didn't obtain an IP address from my DHCP server.Fortunately I also have a Windows 2000 computer. The software was able to see the print server from this computer and I managed to configure it to my liking, or so I thought. When I installed the print driver software I found that the name I had given the print server didn't matter - it still used the factory name when I &quot;browsed&quot; for it. The configuration software saw it as my given name and the driver software saw it as the factory name. The disconnect between these pieces of software is just another example of how immature the drivers and firmware are.Another example is having to browse to a subdirectory on the CD to install the driver software. The configuration software installed by autoran from the CD. The installation is not integrated.Once running it appears to do the job, if you like the name Linksys gave it!Bottom line:o Compatibility issues with WinXP and configuration toolo Factory configuration is very difficult to work witho Immature installation process of the configuration tool and driverso Driver and configuration tool don't &quot;see&quot; the same settingso Non-PostScript printer highly recommentedo Documentation is exceptionally poor
The transmitter works but it is of low quality the sound has static that is always there no matter what you do.
Just out of the box I put the batteries into the camera, the camera would not start. I figured oh maybe they need to be charged. Threw them into the charger, charge light wasn't on... Figured what the hell I guess they're already charged. Back to the camera and it wouldn't work. I just stuck them into the charger now and the charge light went on. It seems the charger is extremely sensitive. Theres too much space on either side of the battery and they're not held in snug so rotating the batteries will break the circuit unless they're in the right spot. Not the best charger at all. Hopefully it will take 90 minutes to charge up these 4 batteries, then I can review the batteries themselves.But the charger... terrible. Might as well buy a separate 4 pack of batteries and and a better charger.
My wife and I both have this backpack. For our gear, it works perfectly. There are plenty of pockets, compartments and storage space for the someone who shoots photography as a hobby. I carry 2 camera bodies, and 3 lenses and a 580ex flash with no problems. The compartment walls are moveable to adjust to your gear. The price of this backpack is exceptional compared to similar backpacks from different companies. If you purchase this backpack, you won't be disappointed.
I bought this about two years ago. Yes, it's good but the ink is frightfully expensive. Unless you really do a lot of color printing, you might want to shop around for cheaper options. Also, note that the ink expires 6 months from when you open it. So if you're a heavy color user, you'll enjoy this. If not, save your $$$ and get something else.
This hard working and extremely high-end JVC VCR EDITING MACHINE. [...] used by and created for Production Studios or the extremely knowledge videophile. It is however still easy to use IF you have the editing bay control station that was designed for it. ( sold separately ). Perfect for the professional audio/video expert. It has a convenient Jog/Shuttle dial on the front panel that allows for high speed search and also frame-by-frame searches. In both forward and reverse. Perfect for setting up the tape to grab only the moments you want to transfer. I highly recommend this product for either the series videophile or anyone who wants to hook it up to either a computer or editing bay to transfer home movies.Picture quality is superb.
I recently purchased this unit as my first DVD player, &amp; I couldn't be more pleased. The remote is somewhat large, but laid out very well. Picture quality is excellent, as are the many audio options. The dual disc feature is a major plus. Buy from a reputable source and you will have many years of audio/video sensory pleasure.
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.
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.
These cables work just fine. It makes you wonder why the ones at Best Buy are so expensive.
I orignally owned the Kodak Easyshare C300 (3.2 Megapixel) camera. And recently bought this one to replace it. The camera is easy to use, and produces quality photos to preserve precious memories with ease. The 5 MP you get with this camera produces way better quality, without paying an arm and a leg. Though the video feature isn't improved with this model (like the C300 this model doesn't record sound with video either), all the good features of this camera outweigh the bad. Great for beginner or experienced photographer on a budget who wants a great camera.
From a previous review:--Although it's supposed to be Mac compatible, a warning to Mac users: You may have some compatibility issues that are not easily resolved. Honestly, this works best with Windows.HA! Macs do not have &quot;compatability issues&quot; with USB devices. Someone is confused, I'm sure.
I bought this as a replacement for my APC UPS. It looks exactly like the original APC battery, and has worked perfectly.
This fire pit is a good value for the cost. It was easy to assemble. The only thing that was tricky with the assembly was attaching the pieces that form the outer ring. They don't form a smooth ring (there are slight gaps between the connection of each piece; at least there are on ours, but it works). Overall I think the fire pit is great and is perfect for our needs. I love the depth of this fire pit; it has a great amount of room to fit a lot more logs than are possible in some other fire pits I have seen.
If you're looking to buy a DVD player with an exceptionally clear picture and your TV isn't a JVC, stay well away from this product. After buying this DVD player, I read in the manual that says, &quot;There are some progressive TV and High-Definition TV sets that are not fully compatible with the player, resulting in the unnatural picture when playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in the Progressive scanning mode.&quot;They aren't kidding. In fact, they probably aren't being very truthful about this, because I've tried this DVD player on 5 different HDTV sets from different companies including Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, and my RCA - all produced the same results, with a poor quality picture rife with heavy compression, artifacting, and motion blurs. Switching over from 480p to 480i with the component inputs makes a minimal difference in terms of the artifacting, but the picture becomes so grainy that it makes watching DVDs impossible. The quality is worse than cable. I've read through the manual about 10 times, I've fidgeted with every menu and setting on the DVD player and the TV, but was unable to get a decent picture.I just tried a Sony DVD player which doesn't even have progressive scan, and using just s-video inputs, the picture quality is vastly superior.
I've owned laser printers, ink jets, and bubble jets; Panasonic, Lexmark, Okidata, HP, and Canon-- most on the high end. The PIXMA MP830 is definately one of the best so far, and it's significantly less than I've paid for other printers in the past.The MP830 so far has avoided the "big two" problems I've had with printers over the years: paper jams, and broken print mechanisms. I haven't had a single problem with either in the 3 months that I've owned the printer, and as a bonus the ink cartridge has held up quite well. I print 2-3 large color presentations every week and it has only now complained that magenta is running low. There have been no replacement print heads (not sure they can be replaced separately in this machine, BTW), and not a single clog. The MP830 does real double sided printing (no manual paper flipping) and it has two paper trays. I am under the impression that it can do double sided scans / copies too, although I've never actually tried it. The single-sided scans I've done, though, were very fast-- this is the fastest scanner I've ever owned. It also prints quite quickly, too-- much faster and quiter than the HP's I've owned. For Mac users, the drivers work great, but I had to download universal binaries from Canon (if you have an Intel-based Mac). The print quality is good for business documens, etc. For photos it is still decent but this is so subjective that you should probably go to CompUSA and print a sample sheet to decide for yourself. (As mentioned previously, I keep a Canon i9900 specifically for photos, but I'm definately fussier than most. If you decide to print photos on a Canon, be *sure* to use Canon photo paper because their inks are a little different and will run on some other brands of paper.) Lastly on the plus side, the form factor seems fairly compact for a multipurpose machine with all the features it has.The foremost issue for me is that there is no network option, so the only way to share the printer is to power up the computer it is connected to and create a print share. (The remote machines [Macs in my case] are also unable to take advantage of all the printer features, but that could be a configuration error on my part.) This is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Also, the lower paper tray doesn't hold much paper and it is just terrible to get in and out (very tight). Although the panel has a nifty color display, I find the controls overall to be a little clumsy compared to HPs. I actually had to crack open the manual to find some settings, which shouldn't be necessary with a display in front of me. My last nit is that the drivers downloaded from Canon were a little ambiguous-- there were numerous files and it wasn't clear which ones I should use.Overall, I'm very pleased with the printer and I recommend it to my friends without hesitation.
The Barbie Girl MP3 player is a good starter MP3 player. Sound quality is good and songs are easy to load into the player. The headphones are 'adjustable' with three different size earbuds you can switch out as you please. In my opinion, the earbuds are more comfortable than others out there.The downside of the player is that the songs do not shuffle, so if you get tired of your songs playing in the same order, you'll have to get used to changing the names on your own and manually shuffling them.The neatest part of the Barbie Girl player is the ability to change her look whenever you like! Sets are sold separately, but I recommend picking one or two up so she matches the mood you're in when listening to the music!A note-- she works fine on my IMac, though the instructions say she is not compatible. Songs upload just as they would for a thumbdrive.Overall, I love my Barbie Girl and think it's a good MP3 player for those girls who aren't ready for an expensive name brand MP3 player and don't mind the slight shuffling drawback. Enjoy the music!
Why pay all that money for a name brand HDMI cable (Monster). Audiophiles and Videophiles will swear that it matters and it does not. I bought these cables and they work fantastic and to try out a theory, I borrowed a friend's monster HDMI cable and there were ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE. I just saved over $90 dollars. Why not take a chance on losing $4 dollars? Thats all it's going to cost you. Don't get caught up that expensive is better. You are getting 100 dollars service out of a 4 dollar cable. And the rest of your money can go to buying DVDs. By the way, HDMI is a must if you own a Plasma or LCD TV.
I bought the SanDisk e270 7/2006 and am happy with most everything. It is completely flash/EEPROM (NO HARD DRIVE!), and expandable with micro SD cards. It is easy to use, especially with WMP-10. Microsoft has a few things with WMP I don't like however. It's size and strength are very good 8/10. There are some freezing issues if you don't know how to configure the USB MTP or MSC mode (don't place music on it in both modes). It also has a lack of pulldown resistors on it's final stage amp output, leading to a 1.25V DC offset that builds up on an internal capacitance when driving high impedance loads such as an amplifier in your home or car (headphones load it properly). This makes a loud pop when switching tracks, but eventually discharges after several changes. I've been told by customer support (which is excellent right now) that it can be fixed in firmware, which will come out next month (pull-downs are now in processors these days, sweet!). Other than these minor, but fixable things, it's an AWSOME device! Supports drag and drop without WMA/MP3 conversion!! NICELY DONE SANDISK!
im not a kid first of all. i just forgot my password and my email adress isnt working at this moment. im getting a mini for christmas and i cant wait. ive read so many things about this and it sounds awesome. 1000 songs is enough for me. i was also looking at the 512 mb i river. thats also really cool but with the mini its more than enough songs. if u have over a 1000 songs than u probobly dont listen to all of them.and they also get boring after a while.with the mini the batteries last 8 hours and for the i river the thing says it holds 40 hours. but in the reviews they say theyre lying. i still want the ipod because i know it will work and it has a few backlights. i just cant decide what color to get? im getting a new house with DSL and i have a website for music and i CANT WAIT!!!!!
I bought this item from staples and printed couple of 4X6 photos, its absolutely amazing .. even the minute things are crystal clear .. and the software is not that great .. I don't know about the DOC prints, anyway I bought it for photo printing. If you want a good photo printer in this price range, get it ..and I got it for $130, its a good deal ..
Ok, so, this keyboard seems pretty controversial. It has its good points and it has its bad points.Ok, I'm almost at a loss as how to proceed from there. Umm. So, this keyboard is discontinued, which makes writing a review somewhat pointless, but I feel I must chime in (I'm writing this review on the keyboard right now) and extole upon its virtues.So, what killed this keyboard was the cost. Brand new the unit I believe retailed for about $250 which is pretty pricey for a keyboard and mouse set that touts as its two premier features backlighting and recharging capability. have been pricey for a desktop set that worked faultlessly out of the box from day one and did a whole lot more, and that was not the case. I got lucky though, purchasing mine used from eBay back in the fall of 2007, profiting I would imagine, from someone else's dissatisfaction with it's performance. The "A" key broke off during moving in 2008, and since it was still under warranty, when I requested a replacement, Microsoft, apparently unable to obtain a replacement for a single key, sent me a brand-new, in-the-box WED8K! Anyone who complains about Microsoft's customer service and warranty service, you now stand corrected.It is now 2011 and I stuck by this desktop set and I think it's the best desktop set I've ever used. Well, the mouse leaves some things to be desired, but the keyboard at least, its potential for being the standard by which all future keyboards would be made and measured is an opportunity missed. Microsoft dropped the ball on this one. If they'd priced it at $100 or even $150 and weathered through the loss, they would have DOMINATED the desktop keyboard industry and the manufacturing cost would have dropped and sales of this would have gone through the roof. Unfortunately it was a concept that was ahead of its time. Not many could afford or wanted to drop two and a half bills on a keyboard set, no matter how fancy.So, what's great about the keyboard? Frst off. t's got a slim, ergonomic, lightweight profile with whisper-quiet keys (great for not disturbing an extremely light-sleeper roommate)and the back-lighting feature really amazes. Proximity sensing to turn the lighting on and off, and the brightness of the lighting can be manually adjusted or with an ambient-light sensor, adjust the level automatically, only drawing as much power as is appropriate, thus helping with the battery life. It's also bluetooth. Microsoft includes a USB bluetooth nub which has its own special port in the charging hub, but most computers today have integrated bluetooth, so this is probably unnecessary at this point in time. There's a power switch on the back for turning the keyboard off (if you're not going to use it for an extendded period, I would recommend doing so) and a bluetooth connection button to help with pairing. Some people complained about latency, but I think as bluetooth drivers have improved, the communication between the keyboard and the computer have rendered such a complaint moot.The media and function keys - volume, playback, channel, magnifier, Media Center, Windows Gadgets, plus some customizable/favorites keys really push the functionality of this keyboard for the home or "hip student" user. Business/office workers may not find this keyboard to be appropriate to their needs, except perhaps in the boardroom doing a media presentation. The keyboard's touch-pad is my only gripe, as it seems "sticky" and fairly unresponsive at times.The mouse is bluetooth as well. Its ergonomics are so-so. Its design is accommodates both righties and lefties but the placing of the side-buttons is awkward for users of either handedness. The scroll wheel is a four-way. My one complaint with the mouse is the middle-click. For some reason it registers a middle-click fine if I want to auto-scroll, but it seems broken in a way. The pressure I use to click the button seems to have little to no impact on the end result of the main reason I use the middle click: to open a link in a new tab in my internet browser. Sometimes clicking at the same pressure results in a new tab only after multiple clicks, sometimes multiple instances of the tab open, and sometimes the new tab opens on the first click. This problem was present in both of the used and the brand-new warranty mouse, so clearly this is just bad design/broken.My one gripe that I think I have in common with everyone else is the recharging capabilities of the hub. It does not seem to charge either the mouse or the keyboard correctly. It will source power to the keyboard fine if you leave the keyboard docked but remove the keyboard from the dock and it will shut off, even with brand-new rechargeable batteries inserted! The same for the mouse. My solution? I just remove the batteries and put them on a charger, cycling through a set. I also use higher mAh than were originally provided (Sony 2700 mAh) which provide a much longer life and thus reduce the frequency of the battery-changing operation, mitigating its annoyance.I have experienced almost all the issues everyone complained about when I first purchased the WED8K, but time and dogged perseverance to enjoy this keyboard seemed to have cured all the ills. Microsoft has updated the software. I just use an external charger so unit works fine. Bluetooth drivers are improved so no more connection issues. I no longer use the hub, so no clutter of wires or dealing with MS's finicky bluetooth nub, and the "Microsoft" logo coming off the mouse (which suits me fine, as I'm not a fan of corporate branding).I think if Microsoft chose to tweak the design and release the Wireless Entertainment Desktop 9000 while having learned from their mistakes (lower the price, quality-test the charging capabilities, fine-tune the bluetooth connecting capabilties, improve the power-consumption levels, improve the responsiveness of the touchpad, and work on the ergonomics of the mouse) I think they might actually have a real winner on their hands. If the price had been $100-150 lower, then they would have had a winner in their hands to begin with.
This is a great product. We have 3 of them in our family now and we have had no trouble at all with any of them! We love our Zunes!! No complaints!!
I was looking to "upgrade" my office speakers. To be honest the speakers at my office were barely speakers. With music being very important to me I wanted my iPod to sing with more life. I avoid most of the "i" products because they all have the "convenient" docking stations. I keep my iPod in a protective rubber case and don't feel like removing it often if at all.Anyhow, the JBL Creatures are simply awesome! If you're looking for speakers for your home or home office you'd be hard pressed to find a better set for the price. Clear sound and deep, strong lows. It's definitely capable of more than my office calls for but every now and again I get to crank it when I'm stuck working late. The unique look is certainly a statement on my desk. If you're too timid these might not be for you. I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy another set should anything happen to them.
This is the perfect little cover for my kindle. I discovered during my recent flight that my phone fits perfectly into the smaller pocket, requiring me to carry less on the aircraft than I had originally intended. And the design fits perfectly with my lifestyle!
they always are until they die on you.So far it works great and I'm about 9 months in. No problems whatsoever, super fast and reliable. That being said, I have not traveled with it (bumped it around) and haven't used everyday, so I haven't put it though the ringer.Drives always seem fine, until they die, then you want to strangle the person that made it. But these seem to get really good reviews, so I'll trust it for now.Definitely do not buy a LaCie.** UPDATE **i'm a few years deep now and it's worked perfectly. i back everything up because i don't trust any drive 100%, but this one has not failed me (yet).my main issue with it is the fact that you need to plug it in and it's bulky. now there are drives that are cheap, with a lot of space, and USB or firewire powered, which i much prefer.
I have owned this lens for 11 months now and I highly recommend it. Its my most used lens and I have taken some really nice photos with it. Here is my take....It handles well on my rebel xti. There is ample space on the barrel to rest it on my left hand and get a nice weight balance, and still turn the big grippy zoom ring. The zoom ring is easy to turn but not loose. Although the focus ring turns during auto-focus its out of reach from my hand. You can reach the IS switches easily by feel without looking. You have to press them a bit to get them to move, but it is impossible to accidently switch them. The AF/MF switch is hard to get to, but I don't MF that much anyway. The build quality is solid and typical of a canon mid-range/non-L lens.AF is fast and accurate. It does have a habit of hunting at 300mm if focus is way off to start with. All other focal lengths are fine. AF noise is very quiet but not silent like my EF 17-40L.The Image stabilization (IS) is excellent!!! If you have good handholding technique you can get blur free (or close enough) still photos to 1/30th second at any focal length. If your hand holding technique is sloppy IS won't help as much. IS really adds to the versatility of this lens.The image quality is great. The images are sharp at any focal length. (I mostly shoot around F4-5.6). The bokeh (quality of the blur) is very smooth, and better than my 50mm 1.8 which can be a bit "nervous" at times. Colors and contrast are good.I am glad I bought this lens instead of the EF 70-200 F4 L non-IS. The L has better build, and (the consensus is) better image quality. But I have never thought, "Dang, I wish this lens was sharper or was built better". But I have thought "Boy, I'm so glad I have image stabilization right now" and "I'm glad my lense is less conspicous than the larger white L lense". I really think that the image quality differences will not be noticed by most people, and can easily be swamped by technique.
I'm very happy I got these. I don't know earphones other than the very cheap ones I've had (no Bose, no Koss or other big names - just cheap ones). For the price, these are the best sounding I've had.They fit nice and comfortably in the ear, thanks to the very pliable rubber 'gasket' that surrounds the earpiece. I believe they direct the sound where it's supposed to go - into your ear. What I mean by that is that you can't hear any sound from them when they are not in your ears. None of that tinny annoying sound coming from them if you don't have them in your ears (or even if someone else is wearing them and they have the sound turned way up).But when seated properly in your ears, they have a surprisingly good mix of bass & treble considering the cost.
By far this is one item that should be on every designers desk. The pricing is in line for a device like this and many managers should be able to approve such a small purchase for a computer input device. Works well with Pro-E and Catia.
I use this with my Classic iPod. Sound is great and it was worth the money. I like to listen to music when I work much to the chagrin of my colleagues. Plays rock music but does not play rap. Good thing!
The 17" iMac is the best bet in Apple's current desktop lineup. Unless you need the PCI slots or don't care or need the lcd, the Powermacs will be getting a complete overhaul within the year. Complaints? Surprisingly the most attractive feature, the swiveling neck is also the most frustrating. Finding the screen's verticle sweetspot can be an ongoing stuggle because of the limited contrast range. Comparatively the new Cinema Displays offer higher quality. Also the iMac is roughly 14" deep with it's neck stuck out. This is less than a crt monitor but much more than the typical lcd display. One design flaw: The keyboard if pressed against the iMac's base will jam the drive drawer from opening. All of this adds up to making the iMac more difficult than it should to be placed on a desk. With all that said the iMac feels more organic and beautiful than any computer I have had the joy to caress...I mean use.
Recently purchased this receiver. I am now able to hook everything up to it, without switchboxes like before. The difference from Pro Logic to Digital is astounding. This receiver is great...worth every penny.
I bought this more expensive TV cordless earphone set to replace an old set which had died (different brand with larger style hearphones). Unfortunately, after setting it up we found that only one side of the earphones on the headset worked. We then tried the old headset from our broken TV listening set with the same result. Apparently, the problem is with the central unit, not the headphones themselves. We decided to bite the bullet and keep this set anyway, however Rick has chosen to use the old earphones with this TV listening set. What gets me is that I could have spent half the money with probably much better results.
I purchased the Samsonite Worldproof Intermidiate Camcorder bag a couple of days ago from another well know e-store, I found the bag to be suprisingly worldproof, it is well designed, with plenty of padding and enough room to fit my sony TRV58 handycam and Hewlett Packard c200 digital camera along with my NiMH baterry recharger and the camcorder adapters. The worldproof sign does not appear on the bag contrary to the picture up above, I like that, the worldproof logo would seem a bit redundant. The bag is very strong and looks like it can take a beating or two, which is great for me since we get alot of rain down here in Puerto Rico. Samsonite also gives you a lifetime warranty, so you can't go wrong.
Bought this bag for when we go hiking. Carries lots of extra lenses and capable of carrying an extra camera body. Feels secure when carrying.
I honestly have to say that I was surprised at how good these headphones sound. They are very compact and awesome for travelers. THe only thing that I don't like about these is that the metal bar that spreads every time you put it on your head get's a little crooked after putting the headphones on and on for a 100 times, but other than that they have an awesome sound quality and very good on the ears.
This financial calculator is abosolutely worthless. it worked fine calculating normal TVM problems such as annuities, uneven cash flows, PV &amp; FV for about two weeks...then it malfunctioned and always gave the wrong answers. Do not spend your money on this bottom of the line calculator. You are MUCH better off shelling out the extra cash on a more reliable model like the Hewlett Packard 12C.
after receiving this product, it works as expected. though wont work with the iphone 3g, but works like a charm with the 3rd gen ipod
I love this little thing! It holds my iPhone earbuds perfectly. It isn't difficult at all to wrap them up to put in there. My earbuds don't get tangled anymore and it makes it so easy to find them in my purse. It does exactly what I needed. There's a small mesh pocket included, that I've never used for anything, but I imagine it would fit a USB drive, mini SD card, or something small like that. It's perfect. $10 well spent.
Product works as described. The one issue is the darn button on the top in order to launch a Microsoft Messenger Live session. I use Yahoo Messenger, and the button is easy to hit and always asks me to install Microsoft Messenger. Other than that one annoying feature and placement of the button, it works well. Easy to install.
This router is horrible. It's a miracle I stayed connected long enough to be able to submit a review. I'm a computer novice so I can't get all technical. What I can say is that I am constantly losing internet connection. NOTHING works to resolve the problem. At best you can get it to work sporadically for a few hours with only a few dropped connections but then forget it. Drop, drop, drop, drop, drop drop. Drop. I'm literally throwing it out.PS - When I hit submit to preview this review it dropped again.
Great Monitor but games beware this is not the monitor for you.HelloPicture Quality = Awesome best i have ever seen.Normal PC use ex browsing Internet = Same as above Just awesome.Movies = very well i recommend it for movies.Games = NO.. do not buy this monitor if you play 1st person games where you use mouselook alot because you will have noticable ghosting effetcs. When buying a large TFT 20 and bigger for gaming make sure it has the lowest response ms as possible and read reviews on the internet to see if the claimed response rate of the screen is Justified.Im sending this monitor back for a Viewsonic VP201b or VP201s.Hope you find this info useful.
It's pretty much what I expected. It's got a good feel to it, and the clip is easy to attach once you figure it out. For the price I can't complain.
This is my first DVD player.. I have to admit that I love it!! It was so simple, and let me tell you about easy to hook up. PLug it in, and your ready to go. I havent had any problems with it, and have even bought a few as gifts. ...
i love my Ipod it works amazing. buying refurbished is the way to go the front looks brand new and there is a few scratches on the back, but works great.
After researching ourselves, and testing out friends' and family's purchases, we decided on this camera. We love it because of the quality of the pictures and the camera. I had been looking for something small, convenient, and point and shoot. My husband was looking for something to expand his photography skills with more manual settings. We found it and more in this camera, and have been thrilled ever since. We are very impressed with all aspects, including the look of the camera and the quality feel.
Few words about the product: Greatest phones one can ever own. Nothing comes even close to sound quality and comfort ability of these phones. Pricey but so worth it.Now, one problem... ELECTRONICA DIRECT IS NOT AN AUTHORISED DEALER! Meaning that if you buy these phones from ELECTRONICA DIRECT and in the future have any problems with phones, the 2-year warranty that comes with them is worthless. It is better to buy these phones from Shure directly or make sure that the online store you buying from is an authorized dealer recognized by Shure. I had to learn this firsthand. I sent in my phones for warranty repair (I ripped the cable out of ear bud by mistake) and got a phone call from Shure saying that since I bought these from not an authorized dealer my phones are not covered by warranty originally provided by Shure. To replace them I had to pay $345... sucks I know, but I love these so much that I did not care about the money... The only good thing is that I have a new warranty now.... Guaranteed!I was just little upset that there is no info about this anywhere which is unfair. So... be careful when you buy this product... do not get F... over like me... other than that this is an amazing product...
This Bracket is GREAT!. If you need a bracket for a large flat screen tv, this is the one you want. There is no sagging and the tv moves easily back and forth and front to back. The bracket itself is a heavy unit but it's worth the money when you don't have to worry about the tv coming down.
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'm not able to use it like I had hoped I would, 12 feet is not as long as I had hoped for.
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.
I bought this cable to connect an HP laptop (running XP) to an HP LaserJet 6L printer. XP did not recognize the cable as new hardware. I tried to install manually using the Install New Hardware feature, but that didn't work either. I finally bought a Belkin cable (about twice the price), and it worked like a charm.
I have a small wedding video business, and carry three video cameras, one still camera and assorted accessories. This case is large enough to accommodate all of my equipment, and small enough that it is not obtrusive or unwieldy. Since it rolls, I can also bungee up to three tripods to it, as well. Very happy with this product.
The wireless net this Router creates its fantastic, at least for home use. I had some problems to establish the wireless connection to my laptop. In fact, I do not know how exactly it started to work well. So far now, the wireless network is working nice.
I originally think it can be used for my CF GPRS card. But it seems not. The device can not be recognized by WinXP if I do not install driver. But if I install driver, it will be considerred as a disk.
Fault #1: It comes with a remote. For some things you have to use the remote, for others you need to use the buttons on top of the frame.Fault #2: It has 4MB of internal memory. If you save photos at low resolution (and these screens have low resolution to begin with) you should be able to squeeze a bunch of photos onto the internal memory. Yet the specs only allow you to store 5(!) photos on the internal memory.Fault #3: It plays music, both WMAs and MP3s. Yet if you want to run a slideshow and play music at the same time you can only do that with MP3s, not WMAs.Fault #4: The biggest problem is figuring out how to get photos to fill up the whole screen and not look distorted. I haven't figured this out yet. I've tried cropping my photos 16:9 and 4:3 and saving them at different resolutions but I can't get them to fill up the whole screen without stretching them.
We have our computer in a tight space and this allows us to use the mouse next to the keyboard.The keyboard is a little smaller than normal so it takes some getting used to but, after you do so, it works great. It helps if you are right behind it and not off to the left or right even a little bit.We use it on a desktop and appreciate the PS/2 connector in that it frees up a USB port. Even with six ports on the back, we've run out of them and this would look ugly coming out of one of the front ports. Of course, on a laptop you would need a USB keyboard and I believe this comes in that flavor as well.It does what it supposed to and has worked well for us so far.
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.
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.
My Sherwood RX-4109 RMS Stereo Receiver is just what I have been searching months for! It fits my current needs and allow me hours of music pleasure!
I found this tripod in an old box, apparently from my early film SLR days of 15 years ago. It's all plastic. It wobbles. The head is difficult to adjust and is never level. It finally fell over, and the head snapped right off. I shed a single tear, then tossed it in the dumpster.
This paste normalized the temperature of my quad core, more o less close to 45 - 50, is the best choice of thermal paste.
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.
I was very impressed. The radio took no time to setup and worked as promised. You do need internet access to setup the channels used in your area or a list ahead of time.
Bought this for my Mom to replace her bedside radio. She says the sound quality is great and easy to dial in her stations.
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
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.
I figured this would have an ac cord attached to it. Instead, you still have to use the USB cable that you would hook up to your pc. What's the point? I have three pc's in the house that I can use to charge my Zune.
I got the 935 at Staples, who claimed that it came withrechargable batteries. It didn't. They were 1.5v lithiums,not rechargeable.It's a nice camera, but 2 1800 mah cells last about 20minutes, no matter what you do. These are good cells, butthis thing eats electricity like General Motors.Hard to believe that HP would produce such a thing. I'msticking with my 1-2 megapixels cameras.Then again, it might be defective. Of course, for $50, you can buy an AC pack that you can take with you on a long expeditionin the veldt, with a long extension cord.Good lord, how could a company drop the ball so wonderfully????And Hewlett Packard.Jerry O'Dell
The service and speed of delivery was number one. Product received in excellent condition. The Logitech x-230 2.1 speaker system is excellent. You would be very surprised to hear the sound that is generated from such a compact and inexpensive system. It weighs about total about 4 to 5lbs. Well made the sub-woofer has weight and is not cheaply put together. The sound is fantastic. I use this system for my T-mobile HTC One s, when I'm traveling or going to a deck section with my partners. It is the right size and the bass and the satellite speakers produce clean highs and midrange. The Sub-woofer will surprise you with its deep clean bass even when driven. Remember garbage in garbage out. The tracks of your music must be clean in the first place to get get sound reproduction out. Very Satisfied with this purchase. Thank-you. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE WHILE THEY LAST!!!!!!Carter M. Roberts
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 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!
I'm very happy with this purchase. I'll rate based on individual attributes:-PictureIt's excellent, and looks amazing when connected to an HD receiver as long as the program is in High Definition. Standard signals look okay, although obvioulsy not as good as on a standard tv.-SoundThe sound is very good, and I was actually surprised by the quality of the speakers.- Overall connectivity/Remote/OtherThe remote is huge, but has tiny buttons (not very good design). The diversity of inputs is very good, although to be honest, their placement is not perfect. Trying to connect an s-video input can be troublesome. Connecting a game console always yields great results, and some of the games look amazing on this set.Overall, after looking at the price of comparable Sony and Samsung sets, I'm very happy with this LCD TV.
[...]Notice Regarding CamcordersJVC has received reports that in certain circumstances, a small quantity of units of the models listed below, may, while in the camera mode, show no picture, a distorted picture and/or display "LENS CAP" even though the lens cap is removed. We have identified the cause as a failure of the CCD image sensor. Until October 1, 2007, repairs of units exhibiting these problems will be made free of charge at JVC Factory Service Centers. Click thisFactory Service Center link to find your nearest location. Please call (800) 858-6442 if you need any assistance in obtaining a free repair. We apologize for any inconvenience and are appreciative of your understanding and support.Model NumbersVHS-C CamcordersGR-AX880US, GR-AX890US, GR-AXM151US, GR-SXM161US, GR-SXM250US.GR-SXM260US, GR-SXM265US, GR-SXM750US, GR-SXM755USDVC CamcordersGR-D22US, GR-D30US, GR-D31US, GR-D32US, GR-D33US, GR-D70US, GR-D71US, GR-D72US, GR-D73US, GR-D74US, GR-D90US, GR-D91US, GR-DX75US, GR-DX77US, GR-DX95US, GR-DX97US, GR-HD1US, JY-HD10US
Good quality materials, and good quality zipper which makes for one great product. The zippers on others have "caught" or came off track, but this one seems to be working great so far.
I purchased this product a few weeks ago at a retail store for three reasons: (1) it had an HDMI input for my HD Tivo, (2) it was XM ready and (3) it had an iPod cable hookup. Unfortunately, the HDMI input worked for about a week and then I started having problems with my Tivo working through the input. It worked fine if I hooked it directly to the TV. I updated the Samsung firmware, but that did not help. I am likely going to return the home theater system and try something else. Otherwise, the upconvert DVD player worked well, the sound for movies, XM radio, and CDs was solid, but there was not much in the way of changing the audio settings and controlling the subwoofer. For some reason, there is also not AM available. For $300, I guess I should not expect much.
After reading all of the reviews, I decided for the price, this battery would be worth taking a chance on.I still have the original battery that came with the Dell D600. I purchased this as a spare/backup battery.After several discharge/charge cycles, it is outperforming the original Dell battery. It has higher specificationsthan the original! It came well packaged. I'm glad I made this purchase.
I have two other DVD players but once we purchase thispanasonic RP-56, to see the color the sharp picture itgives I would give it the highest rating of any.We paid a little more than I wanted too but once we sawour first movie I was happy I spent the extra $25.00.
This case is perfect for my WD Passport USB external hard drive. I am very happy that I ordered them together. I have no complaints.
Warning !!! This is a GDI printer. Therefore you can not set this printer to work on a home network using dedicated TCP/IP print servers (i.e., D-Link DP-301P+, Linksys EtherFast Print Servers, etc.). As a GDI printer it does not have a builtin command processor. In other words it is a HOST based printer relying on your PC's processor as the brains to process print jobs. I made this mistake!!! Be forewarned !!!! Do not buy this product if you wish to use it on a home network!!!
I bought a desktop microphone because I was getting a little sick of various headsets while gaming with speakers. And I didn't want a 3.5mm microphone, because the output on my PC seems a little too quiet for some games.This microphone sounds very good and is loud enough, but usually only when at its maximum volume, which is a little disappointing. I don't see a need for the annoying green light either, but i just covered it up.
I am VERY satisfied with this camera. The price was hard to beat...it took only a matter of minutes to have it up and running, and I consider the picture quality to be quite good...even if the room is dark. The base contorts, and mounted easily to my flat screen monitor. The ONLY thing I don't like is the button on top of the unit, which at the slightest touch triggers a pop-up box promoting Windows Live Messenger. I suppose this would be a plus if one had Windows Live Messenger. It's not that big of an inconvenience though...I've learned to move the camera without hitting the button...if by chance I do, it is easy enough to cancel the box out with a simple click. This thing takes a good quality still photo, and has some neat "amusement" features, that I have only toyed with once. I would recommend this camera.
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.
I may have gotten the wrong cable, but am not sure and did not pursue it with the vendor. Cable came on time. When plugged between my new desktop and older monitor, the new computer did not recognize the monitor. I don't know enough about the interface to know why but it worked with an adapter and a HDMI-HDMI cable.
I'm finding it difficult to work with my Windows computer in saving, etc. I need to call the company and get help.
While it's too small for regular viewing by more than maybe one person, this TV more than makes up for it in looks. The cute factor is off the charts and when friends and family first see it they can't stop talking about it. The TV works well with my (Comcast) cable system and it's the perfect solution for background noise while I work on the computer. To see the picture clearly, you have to face the unit head-on - viewing at an angle distorts the colors or makes viewing any image nearly impossible. This is fine for my use - I have it on the edge of my desk and listen to cable music channels. I wish they made a bigger version, I'd get one for my bedroom too.With the mid-century modern revival, a larger version of this TV would work well in a living room too. Nobody does Futura design like Disney.
This is a bright, clear, large LCD monitor for a good price. That's all that I care about-- it works as it should.
I am very satisified with this case. I have an 8.5 DVD Player and everything fits perfect, the player and all the accessories. An outstanding purchase.
Got a drive in case of a hard drive issue. Work fine for a few years (we used it only a few times for backup). Computer goes down and I'm able to access the drive via a USB OS backup, just need to transfer the files to my external harddrive, reformat and ready to go...but the drive is completely gone. No drop or damage, the HD just failed physically. There goes two years of backups and all the important data over three computers.
I haven't connected every thing up yet but it was new and I 'm sure it's what I wanted.it's cheaper to buy it through amazon then best buy or wal-mart. No regrets
I have had two rio cali players. The first was stolen after I had it for 6 months. The second I've had for almost 3 years. My second one has just died and I'm amazed at how long it lasted. I have dropped it on a weekly basis onto cement, dropped it into water a couple of times and many other abuses. It kept going day after day and I used it almost everyday for a few hours. The sounds is pretty good especially with a headphone upgrade. Very easy to upload songs, books ect. The radio dosen't get great reception but does ok as long as there is a good signal. The controls are simples, I could scroll through songs, adust volume, ect while the player was in a pocket or bag. With one AAA battery there is probably about 20 hrs of listening time. Without expansion memory it holds about 2 or 3 hours of music. If you want a no frills, easy to use, sturdy player get this one.
haven't had time to test it yet. Product came in fast and safe. Good price, fast response time to camera. Would love to get a sunny day at a soccer game and really go wild. Can't complain.
I used to be a professional photographer, TV news videographer and news producer, so I was weaned on high quality broadcast quality TV pictures from expensive pro equipment. They are sharp, with excellent color and low noise. Consumer camcorders, even digital ones, left me cold. They just didn't cut it compared to the pro gear I had used. That is, until I saw the Sony TRV900.This baby is really a sleeper. The picture quality from this 3 chip camera is professional quality. The picture is very sharp, digital artifacts are not noticeable, and the picture is amazingly noise free, even in marginal light. (In low light,it's noisy, like all CCD cameras.) Manual controls on almost everything let you tweak the picture as you learn more.It doesn't look &quot;pro&quot; so it might not impress your friends, until they see the results. And the sound quality is not quite up to the picture quality, at least with the built in mics. But if you want to really do some fine quality videography which could be shown anywhere, even on network TV, this is your best choice.
Came in perfect condition - everything works as it should, looks sleek & size is just right for night stand. Very happy with this purchase!
worth the money. don't need a 100 dollar speaker, this thing is good enough.
Price was great, coax was nice and flexible, and not a real thick cable. Very nice for doing your own "cable installations". Would buy again and recommend this brand in the 25ft size.
I'm searching a cam like this for a while. I have one of these and I think to get one or two more. I own WVC200 model for two years with none failure nor problem.PROsConnect as you want wired or wireless.Very easy guided installation and configuration software.Support in english or spanish.Very good images under poor light conditions. Compatible with IR lights.DDNS configurable for most common DDNS providers.CONTRAsNew cam models like WVC80N only accept as DDNS, TZO provider.
If you use either the DW6000 or DW7000 satellite modems and don't have a land-line telephone, DO NOT BUY TIVO! Despite what their website advertises, tivo series 2 DVRs cannot get programming updates over satellite internet. Tivo blames Hughesnet, and vice-versa. Tivo Customer Support is so bad I would put it in the same category with direcway/hughesnet. Calling is a waste of your time. They do not care. Tivo wouldn't offer me a refund after advanced technical support promised to extend my warranty until their engineering dept could provided an upcoming patch. When the patch failed to fix anything, they told me to change my Internet provider(like I could if I wanted to) or that I was simply out of luck. They offered to cancel my tivo service, but no refund. Amazing ineptitude.When DVRs work they are really cool. But buyer beware. There must be better DVRs out there. I sure hope so....
I am buying my second pair of these. These headphones isolate sound, but do not completely block out the sound, with very good sound quality. I use these phones while I walk or jog the early morning streets. It is important that I am able to hear cars as they approach intersections. I listen to music or podcasts - these are not my high end set of phones - I have a traditional set of open ear phones (Grado SR125) that sound much better than the $500 level mini bud shures, at a cost of $150 retail.But these are for outside. I did break my first set, the earpiece tube is the weak link here. I did not put them into the carrying case the right way, and the zipper pressure must have snapped the earpiece tube. I usually keep these in a small drawstring pouch in my computer bag - I wish I did the day they broke.
I bought this little flash to use with my Nikon D90. This flash works well with the camera. It does not have many bells and whistles for special effects, but it's light, simple and the price is right. Recycle time is reasonable for quick burst at close range. I used it on around 1,200 shots without a single problem.
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 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 !!!
I talk spanish and my english is not very good, so translate the following text: El producto es excelente. De verdad que es muy bueno. He tenido otras radios en mis manos y creo que estas son superiores a todas las dem&aacute;s. Me parece que hice una muy buena inversi&oacute;n comprando estas radios.
There are a few points about these worth noting. They are hands down, the best looking brackets and the easiest to attach the Bose speakers to. The speakers virtually "float" where they are placed. In my case, the room was pre-wired with the leads poking through 3/8" holes in the drywall in the exact future speaker positions. If you are planning to do the same, a word of advice: Have your building contractor fasten a 2x4 or 2x6 cross member between the studs or bulkhead structure in those exact spots where the speakers will be and thread the wires through a hole drilled in those cross members. Here's why - if you do not support with wood behind the mounts you will have to use the 4 butterfly bolts (included) to mount on the drywall. The mount holes are grouped in approx. a 2" square and you must drill a 1/2" hole for each bolt. Get the picture?? Add to the equation the 3/8" hole for the wire and it's obvious that you must make the 4 holes for the mount 2 or 3 inches away from the wire hole or the area will become too weak to hold the weight of everything! So... reinforce the spots, use the wood screws instead and you should be able to park the bracket almost on top of the wire hole or close enough that the plastic cover plate will hide the wires. A much neater job in the end and you don't have to tell anyone that you read this hot tip so you can take the genius credit...Tip #2 These little babies are highly overpriced in retail stores ($35-$40 each) so do wallet a favor and buy them on line here for about $18.50ea. plus free shipping for orders over $50.Tip #3 If you are pre-wiring for 5.1 or 7.1 surround, go to a Bose store and invest $40 in their custom wall plug. It's slick and will save you a huge amount of time when hooking it all up!As for the Bose sound, they do satellite speaker systems better than anyone. I found that I had to do a fair bit of manual individual channel tweaking and EQ until I was happy with the overall sound.
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.
excellent product and quality. Securely packed and well priced.. . . . . . . . . . . .
Good bass and sound quality for the price. I bought these for my 17 year old Nephew for Christmas and he loves them, especially the blue design. All in all, a good purchase.
Pros:-Hard shell for great protection-Fits my 17 inch Macbook Pro-No zippers that can will eventually break like on my Axio bag-Individual parts can be replaced without having to purchase a new bag-Highly recyclableCons:-Very pricey-It is not really made to hold papers by default--you can buy an insert and that would work fine.-Somewhat heavyI've had the bag for one day and so far it meets all my expectations. I'll update my review if things change.
The Logitech 720 webcam was very easy to set up and works perfectly. For the money, I would highly recommend this model.
These are really great! They last very long, much longer than anything else I've ever used. We've had them for more than a year now, and they still work and charge and work again as perfectly as a year ago. They work with any standard charger. In fact that's how I came to buying them: at one point I had bought a Digital Concepts batteries+charger kit, which turned out to consist of a decent charger and really crappy batteries. I had to shop for new ones, found these from Sanyo, and we couldn't be happier with them. The only problem is that we don't have enough for all our devices, so I'm shopping for more of them as soon as I finish typing this review!
Good layout, high joules rating, and coaxial protection. What more could you ask for? Good price too.
First of all it is a great camera loaded with unparalleled features at a great price. But, Fuji Canada has a very non-user-friendly site!. I am very happy with the camera I purchased, but not happy with the support there. I have had to input the same personal/product information twice, to register my purchase and then again to send a question. There is no phone support! Then, the accessory I am inquiring about is not even listed in the drop down box of accessories! (DUH!)I want to know how to purchase a spare NP-70 Lithium battery for my F20 camera. Its not evenlisted on their site, yet it is the only battery for the F20!Fuji needs to improve their support site!
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.
For anyone who is nevous or hesitant in buying this card, let me tell you my experince.I bought this card with the SMC Barricade AWBR7000 wireless router. I first set up my router with my Macintosh hard wired in. I then followed the instructions that came with the card, and I had the link up and running in about 5 minutes (which I thought was pretty good for the first time I had even looked at a router or wireless card!). The only part of the set up that was a little bit tricky was setting up the router online, you have to match the channel with the channel for your card, and you also have to match the WEP. Once you do that, it is easy!I originally set this up on Windows 2000 professional with no problem, and I have upgraded to Windows XP and still have no problems.Good Luck
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!
Ok as of 04/20/2011 I have had no problems with my TV. It Looks Great In HD so Nowa days I only watch HD Channels Cause Im Spoiled that way. I have a bluray PS3 hooked up and running at 1080I [HDMI converted to DVI] and Have had no problems at all. My TV was not even brand new, i bouigh t it from Best Buys Display model so you know it was running 24/7 before I got it. Id definatley by a used one guys.
Bought this to case a portable hard drive, but the drive is too large. It works well enough for my HT, protecting it and offering a few areas to store things.
i bought these because i couldent afford the 50 dollar headphones i had for four years i thought that these would suck but their just as good if not better!
I am very disappointed in Nikon. They have not made the best digital camera in the 995. The LCD screen makes a great mirror in the daylight. Which limits the option to use any options outdoors because you can't see the readout.I have seen pictures of trees taken with the 995 that showed blue leaves on the edges of the trees where they touched the sky.I certainly hope that Nikon does some re-engineering on the 995. Otherwise I have a very expensive snapshot camera.
If you don't realize that PCI stands for Programmable Computer Interface, then you are the kind of goober who shouldn't be doing his own upgrades. Otherwise you can work out any potential problem with this card just fine. I put two in some Windows Me machines and the driver software wasn't on the floppies that came with them, so I went to their website and downloaded them, installed them and was fine. They are performing flawlessly with my Linksys hub for cable modem and two other disimilar systems with different cards and computer set ups. I see no reason to pay the 3 Com price for a ethernet card--and I think 3 Com is now in trouble....
Great computer to introduce to the Vista area...No problems thus far...
I LOVE my iPal. I carry it from room to room, like Linus and his blanket. It really is my pal!!!
Got the Microphoto about 2 weeks ago and I am VERY happy with everything about the player itself!The sound quality is amazing.The new update to the firmware really solved many of the previously reported problems.It has everything you can expect of a player in this category and more.HOWEVER!!!Creative really wanted to make it cheaper so they caused their clients serious problems with the accessories of the device:a. there is no way to carry it around, other then a funny looking and very uneffective little bag- improvise!b. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL!!! there is NO AC power supply to go with it. It is sold seperately for over 40$! this is a MAJOR problem if you like traveling for longer then a day and want to have your music with you. I tried buying an off-the-shelf AC to USB adapter for under 5$ instead BUT(!!!) it doesn't work! After some research it turns out Creative has blocked this option somehow! if you want to be able to charge the player without using a computer, you absolutly MUST buy their wall plug power supply. if I had known about it before, I'd get the IRiver H10 instead. very disappointing.
I felt compelled to write this review after reading all of the negative reviews out there. I'm going to keep this short and sweet. I've had the tv for exactly 7 years and have never had a problem until today. The bulb needs to be replaced at a cost of 175 for the labor and 110 for the bulb. After 7 years, I must say that repairing it isn't worth it. However, in the 7 years i never experienced any of the problems other reviews are referencing. Great tv in my opinion. Sad to see it go.
This mount looks great, feels great, is solid and well-constructed, but it had a fatal flaw which prevented me from using it:It can only be mounted directly between two wall studs that are 16" on center.For those of you who have older construction with studs 18" or 20" (or even 14") on center, you are out of luck.For those of you who have the perfect place to put your television, but it isn't between the studs, you are out of luck.I also couldn't return the product to the seller because it wasn't damaged, it just didn't fit.
I like to protect my items so i always purchase an extra warrenty.
Another product which has no useful application...Wires are way to fragile and will break with time, unfortuanetly not much time is required to pass before they break down.When will headphone makers realize that people don't need a 100ft of cable? Alternately, companies with extension cords for super short attached cables have made the same mistake so these aren't an option either.Go Wireless! Check out Logitech's FreePulse bluetooth wireless headphones. Great design which is wireless and has EXCELLENT audio quality. Screw wires!
The DCR-SR300 digital camcorder takes great video and still images even for the novice user. The battery life is exceptional and the drive will hold plenty of video for most activites or events. The docking station and software are very easy to use and make data transfer a snap.The zoom could be better, but works well in most settings. The two negative things that I have found about the camera are the absence of a view finder (the lcd must be open to see what you are shooting) and the start/stop button on the back of the camera is not in a good place (I found that using the one on the lcd panel is much easier).
You get what you pay for, and it's never been more true than with this POS from Microsoft. Not even in direct sunlight is the picture decent. Low light? Forget it. There are many 'stuck' pixels. The entire camera weighs less than the cable, so the cable will decide where the camera stays. The focus is a joke, it's never really in focus. The software is scary too, but I didn't use it. In fact I had to uninstall it for the Avatar itag website to work.. and that's only after 3 hours of time wasted trying to figure out why it didn't work. If you want a good camera, look elsewhere.
This HP ink cartridge has worked well for us. With moderate use, it has lasted five months. Sometimes these re-manufactured catridges do not work well at all. Always glad when I get a good one.
These speakers will provide you with rich vibrant sound that you could not even dream of getting from even stereo system speakers. They are nicely compact and fit in almost any nook or cranny, despite looking rather large on the pictures, but do not think that size matters, because the satellites crank out some great mid-range sound while the subwoofer gives you liquid bass. Great sound for games, MP3, or any application that takes advantage of audio.
The perfect bag for my Bounty Hunter metal detector, is a must have bag to carry and protect my machine.
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
This is a great financial calculator. The only beef I have with Texas Instruments is they reduced the dissertation size user manual they used to have to a semi useless quick guide that does a great job for basic functions but does not have the full functionality of the entire calculator in it. This calculator deserves a guide that lets both beginners and advanced users utilize it. I got my calculator on sale which made it even a better value. I had the older version of this calculator and some keys may have been removed because it looks a little smaller but all the really necessary functions are still there! There is no better financial calculator available in its price range.Pros: Powerful financial functionsGreat built-in casegood quick user guideCons: Poor explanations of advanced functionsconfusing up and down arrow functionsI still love this calculator and feel you can't do any better if you need functionality for financial problems.
Love these! I own five! One in each room of the house, including one in my four year old's room and another in my two year old's room. All the cd players have great sound, but more importantly for me, they are hardy little units. Both kids can and do use them constantly. Of course we have had a cd get stuck a time or two, usually when covered with honey or peanut butter. I just unplug the unit and shake it up a bit, some times bang on the top, plug the player back in and out pops the cd. I am sure that is not recommended by the manufacturer, but hey, it works. We have had to take one unit apart when we couldn't get a cd out, but upon opening the unit we discovered the reason wasthat there were actually two cds in the unit, and one was broken. Ahhh the joys of a music loving two year old! I highly recommend these for anyone who loves music!
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.
I read at least 100 reviews before purchasing this product, the reason being that I was reluctant to buy it due to numerous reports of poor sound quality. I own a Bose Wave III, the newest and absolutely the best CD alarm clock ever... I love it. But I paid over $500 for it with the tax added on. That said, I think this product does the same job the Bose does... at least for its intended purpose as an alarm clock... at 1 tenth of the price of the Bose. Of COURSE it's not as loud. Of COURSE it's not as room filling as the Bose. It still sounds very good and so long as you're not cranking up some kind of hard core death metal music on it at high volume, it sounds pretty good. I like to wake up to birdsong and soft chimes or something along those lines... nothing bass heavy... This unit works very well for that and at a price you can afford. It is an excellent value and would be hard to beat as a wake-up system. The display is bigger than the Bose so you can see it even if your eyesight is not that good. And the dimmer feature is very nice, too.One comment made by one reviewer was that the CD mechanism made a lot of noise before the CD actually started playing. I would disagree with that primarily because I think it was an exagerration. Yes, it does make a little noise starting up, but it's not bothersome. It only lasts a second or two and it's not that loud at all. You have to bear in mind that this is a mechanical device after all. It will make some noise. Most, if not all CD players do make some audible noise at startup. This one is no different.Look, this is a good product at a reasonable price. If you want Bose quality, then you're going to have to pay for it. But I think that if you purchase this product as an alarm clock to wake up to, you will not be disappointed. I'm very pleased with mine. If you like to listen to bass heavy classic rock or death metal, this machine may not be what you're looking for. I listen to NPR a lot and news radio occasionally. This unit is very well suited to that. The sound is clear and undistorted and speech is very intelligible. As for the tuner being of the old analog type, yeah... it is. But it works. It's easy to adjust and to get centered on the channel. And it picks up the radio stations I listen to very clearly. If the signal is really weak, or you're trying to pick up a station that is too close to another one on the dial.... well what do you want for $50? This is an alarm clock, people! With a pretty good CD player and speaker system built in. It DOES play CDR/RW disks flawlessly so you can make your own wake-up CDs. I bought this thing because I simply CANNOT STAND the buzzers on most alarm clocks. Those buzzers JOLT you out of your sleep. This is so much nicer. I will NEVER go back to a buzzer. No way. My whole day starts out better with this method of waking up. This unit is worth the price of admission for that reason alone... just to get away from those infernal RUDE buzzers.I have not had the unit long enough to make any comments regarding it's long term reliability. But if the exterior build quality of the unit is any indication, then I expect it will give good service for a good number of years. I have had good experiences with all my other Sony products... this unit appears to be well designed and well constructed with a good solid feel to it. I am very VERY pleased with my purchase.
I purchased a TDK external Indi DVD burner and tried several brands of DVD's. The burner has been flawles with all brands of DVDs that I used (TDK, Memorex, Verbatin). However, I have had problems with Memorex CD-Rs in the past and have noticed that the Memorex DVD's are somewhat transparent (very noticeable when you use a marker on the front) which probably does not bode well for long term life. I have burned over 50 of the TDK DVD's without any problems and have played them in a variety of DVD players without any problems. TDK has very good reputation among DVD enthusiasts and the Indi burner is a CNET editor choice (and the Sony is not). Perhaps the other reviewers here had other problems that were not really the result of bad media or hardware.
What a revelation! For the longest time I had been taking photographs without a filter only to end up with hazy skies and washed out scenes near the water. I got this filter before my honeymoon to Tahiti and as a result I came back with fantastick pictures. You simply turn the filter to get the correct angle for the UV rays. Clouds appear crisper and blue skies are much more vivid. The filter also helps to drastically reduce reflections particularly off of water surfaces.
this is an excellent camera. when i first noticed that it was a 10X zoom camera, i had an apprehension that at maximum zoom, the picture may not be very clear...but when i clicked pictures at max zoom, and viewed the picture on my computer, i was amazed by the clarity. the camera in general takes amazing pictures. a definite buy for amateur photographers like me!!!
i bought this player in july of 2002, and after reading all of the reviews, i decided on getting this player. when i got it, it was incredible, all of the options, the great sound quality, the very small size. this is still the thinnest cd(or mp3) player ive ever seen in person. the firmware upgrades are one of the high points on it, including the most recent 2.20, which has seemed to increase the sound quality. people have complained about the poor battery life, and thats the only qualm i have with it. call me foolish, but i spent the extra [money], and bought the remote for the imp-400 as well. (off the [local website] store) and that made my expierence with this player even more incredible. the one thing i can recommend to do with this player is to toss the [badley made]bt a good pair of headphones. preferebly not sony. i have grado sr-60's and grado sr-80's, and both of them sound incredible with the slimx. they make the now [money amount]it. also, get this player because the price is going down... i got mine at a [great price][money amount]go and buy this player NOW! its the best piece of electronics anyone in my family has ever owned, almost. its incredible even after 6 months, and hopefully for a while to come.
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.)
The Sangean shower radio is the best I ever had. I bought it a year ago, and so far it has NOT1.) run out of batteries2.) fallen off my wall3.) required me to hit any buttons other than power on/offthe high points for me were:1.) easy installation with the included 3M mounting squares2.) easy to set my favorite channels3.) easy to install the batteries (though I have only done this once)The only thing I really care about a radio is whether or not I can use it to tune in my Sirius reciever. I have an old school Sirius receiver with an FM transmitter, and even though it pumps out a good signal I have had trouble with portable radios picking it up. This shower radio does the trick, but not only that the sound is crisp, and can be as loud as I want it to be, even drowning out my wife's hair dryer in cases where we both get ready in the AM, with no discernible loss in quality.My last shower radio took 4 AA batteries, and went through a set every 2-3 weeks. I was worried about this radio requiring D batteries, and suffering through having to buy new ones constantly, but after a year with no battery changes (and daily use) I am glad I went to a better unit.Anyways, if you are in the market for a shower radio pay a little more for this one, the amount you will save in batteries will more than make up for this one being a little more expensive
Technical support at Magellian admit the Roadmate 6000T is of poor quality, technically flawed and should not be purchased. This is the only helpful, albeit too late, assitance received from the company.The audio on my Roadmate 6000T ceased functioning after 8 months of use. I was told by Magellian's technical support people at the call center in India, the unit had to be sent to the ONLY repair center in the US, which is located in Texas. I did so on Sept 7, 2007. Having not received the unit back by late October I called again and, although it was already obvious they had lost the unit, I was told it was being repaired and would return in 5 to 10 days. 14 days later, when I refused to believe them when they said it would NOW be returned in 5 to 10 days, I was referred to another department (still in India). 1hr and 56 minutes later that person admitted the unit had been lost and they would provide me with a NEW .. but different unit (of lesser value, but theoretically better quality because the 6000T is a flawed designe) in.... 5 - 10 days. 10 days later, I was informed the unit was inexplicably not sent out, but will be sent out via two day air and I would receive it in 3 days. 10 days later, I was informed it has not been sent out and there is yet another error in the order, but I will be receiving it in.... 5- 10 days.The company does not have a customer service or complaint department. They freely admit that all call centers are located in India and that it is not possible to speak to anyone in the U.S. to voice any kind of complaint. They refer you to the website, but there is no complaint of customer service available there either. If you write to the "webmaster" no response will be received.The product was flawed and the customer service is inexcusable. And no, I still have not received the unit back.
This is the best lens I have used since switching to Digital photography.Pictures taken with this lens rivals film photos. With the kit lens Canon furnishes, my 20D took pictures that were worse than my neighbors small HP camera.The lens actually makes the camera. I can hand hold with this lens at 1/25 second and get a sharp picture. I have had my canon 20D for almost two years and this lens made me realize that my camera was worth the investment. Sorry Canon, but with a camera of this quality and price you should equip it with a quality lens.I am very happy to enjoy photography once more and spend less time in photoshop.Hope this helps someone with their selection, and the price can't be beat.
Excellent router. Wireless network in the house works nicely using the range expanders.Still having trouble with the AOL browser on the hardwired machine. The wireless laptops don't seem to have the same hang problem with browsing that the central CPU does.The Linksys folks tried hard with support to resolve it but they claim it is in the AOL software. This is something the AWOL folks deny again and again and again.I'd get this router for any of my network designs. Good luck
Simple and effective. A previous reviewer said the autofocus didn't work... thought that was a negative but I wanted it anyway, so I got it. Turns out, with my D80, the autofocus works just fine. Press the remote button, it focuses and shoots. Don't want it to focus before shooting, turn off the autofocus. There's even a function on the camera to use the remote with a timer so you can get in place, trigger the timer, and get your hand back down before it fires.Nice little gadget!
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.
I used this on my new gaming rig, I went with a corsair liquid cooler for cpu cooling. I don't have any numbers for you to compare but from what I read in the reviews this seems like the compound all the cool people use. Shipped fast on free shipping was 2-3 days early but I was never able to track the package and it didn't come with any documentation or directions... but I personaly wasn't worried about that because I'm one of those cool people.
i own a netgear he102+ha501 combo (purchased in 2002). it's been rock solid. not this unit (wgt624+511t). as several reviewers have already mentioned, this unit will reboot constantly. if you read broadbandreports.com's netgear forums, you'll find several workarounds for this problem (setting preamble mode to long, enable broadcast ssid's etc.). i use it only as a wireless access point not a router (i have an older almost 3yr old SMC barricade which works great). since putting in the workarounds (and also the fact this is only an AP), the reboots have decreased in frequency but they haven't stopped entirely. for me the it's my 2.4GHz phone which causes this piece of junk to reboot. not all phone calls, only some, and fairly at random. i don't think i have to get a new phone just for this access point.in any event the Super G (108mbs) is not really worth all the hassle. besides it's a rare occurence that you will get persistent 108Mbs anyways.thus unit, even with the latest firmware, is not worth it. so save yourself the trouble and buy a linksys or a buffalo router. Netgear's product quality is so bad, i would give this as a gift to my worst enemy.oh btw- if you are on linux/*bsd, madwifi+wpa_supplicant works okay with this router and a wg551T card. of course madwifi will only support upto g mode (54Mbps) and not super-g. ndiswrapper+wpa_supplicant works in super-g (108Mbps) but the driver will constantly crash.on windows, if you have the wg511T cards, you can try the atheros reference drivers (i did), but it doesn't make that much of a difference anyways.in any event don't let the marketing drivel fool you. if you see this hunk o' junk, run.
It is not a real cooler but it helps keeping your computer cool without making any noise or needing any energy. Great for transporting anywhere you go. I use it when i am writing or using my computer over my bed or sofa.
i'm a sony fan but i have to admit i was a bit worried. i sampled the ssf-5000 pair at best buy and compaired to polks and klipsh speakers with the same number of same size drivers the sony seemed a bit, 'lacking', despite the lower price they were unacceptible imo. but while i was there i realised that i'm in an open area with a reciever that's probably calibrated for the more expensive set, not using the subwoofer which i would have in my home setup, while at the same time possibly underdriving the sony. i knew i wanted more drivers than the 5000 anyway, but was worried if it would be enough to over come construction short commings if i was only to get more of the same.i paired these up with my str dg1100 using 16guage cable and the sony fth-200 5.1 flat set to complete my 7.1 system.after the auto calibration, the ssf-7000 brings something to my setup that i didn't even know was missing. 'punch' every thing hits harder, but not nessasarly louder. simply awesome.while the ssf-7000 is not ugly, it wont win anything for looks compaired to other similar offerings that cost considerbly more. i give five stars at this price because if you want value, quality, a price that can't be beat (esp if you are doing it way you are supposed to and using the same speakers for 6 of your 7.1 setup.) and preformance that will exceed the standards of all but the most extreeme audiophile or martha stewart when set right, than look no further. for style and true high end preformance, drop some dime and get something else.
These headphones are designed well enough. However, the sound definitely leaves something to be desired. Way too much bass, muddy mids, and no highs whatsoever. It sounds like you're listening to your music through a wall. Well, ok, that's a slight exaggeration, but the sound on these is notably sub-par. My iPhone earbuds beat it for sound quality, and that's a pretty low bar.Look cool, though.
I bought this for my husband for christmas and he seems to like it. It seems sturdy enough to hold the metal detector and everything else he has put in it.
I've seen some comments by people claiming to have trouble attaching cables to these KVMs. I had no such issues with this. Make sure you have the nuts screwed in on either side of the receptacle, and that they don't come out when you're removing the cables.I deducted one star from ease-of-use because the thumb screws are a bit awkward to turn with your fingers, being right next to the big, bulky cable boot.
Having used these for a few days now, they really are quite wonderful. The PTH module is really nice when you have the triple flange buds deep in your ears and don't want to take them out for just a moment of conversation.Compared to the Shure e3c's I've used for a few years, they sound better and are considerably more comfortable. I would like to note that they are not any better than the Shure e3c's when listening to music at low volume. I like to listen to music at a whisper when studying, but you really need to turn it up a bit for these things to shine.
I was very upset when I got this product home to see that it wasn't anywhere near what I had ordered. I was positive that a company like Wacom would make other good products and wouldn't falsely advertise, but as much as the image they chose to sell the bag with obviously has handles, It ACTUALLY has NO handles, which is why I purchased it in the first place. The material also isn't very strong, so look somewhere else for your Wacom tablet protection.INTUOS3 6X8 Travel Bag
This speaker is exactly what I was looking for in a small center speaker that can easily fit under my wall-mounted 46" Samsung LCD TV. It sits right on the fireplace mantle and its 4" height does not make the TV much higher than it already was with the base mount.I am using this in combination with four Polk RC60i in-ceiling speakers that all feed into my ONKYO 7.1-channel receiver. All produce great sound, at least to this novice listener, and make the overall purchase fantastic. I did a lot of looking around and spent hours reviewing thousands of comments on this site and many others and I could not be any happier with the purchase. So overall I spent about around $600 for the 4 in-ceiling speakers, this center channel speaker and the receiver (the products were valued around $1,000) and got a great system.
I've been using this product for a couple of months now with both Mac OS X and Linux, and it works perfectly. Minicom has been able to communicate over RS232 without any problems, and the device has worked out of the box for linux. On the Mac it worked with a single driver install and reboot, then the OS saw it as a device in /dev just like in Linux. Again, minicom worked perfectly for this.
I purchased this GPS after looking at the specs and a few reviews, i was fooled by the suggested retail price and actual prices available through various sellers. My second mistake was to purchase from TigerDirect, they wont accept a return unless the device is malfunctioning. The most major flaw with this thing is the lousy TFT display which resembles the first TFT's on the market twenty years ago. Its grainy and you can actually see the pixels and spaces between. It was totally useless for viewing photos and video playback was a complete joke. The GPS functions fair but the maps are out of date. Dont bother with this one. Live and Learn!!!
Bought this about 4 years ago and it still works well. plays everything. Great DVD player.
Products works the way it was intended to work. We are happy with the product and would look to do business in the future for similar items and products. Thanks
When I got this product, I was suprised with the ease of use. This product is great. The only thing you should know is, before you buy the item, you will be better off buying the extra laminating pouches, this only comes with a few. The item is GREAT, FABULOUS and would give it an A++++.
This card reader is FAST.Delkin tech support is bad and they cannot explain how to do it. Follow these steps and it will work with Vista. The issue is that in Vista, the temp directory is "hidden" ad you need to find it uing the search capability, selecting to seach the entire PC and not only the indexed files... but to make this easy for everybody, here you have the steps:I have SONY VAIO. The cardbus32 will NOT work on Vista BusinessEdition tht comes pre installed in the VAIO... BUT there is a workaround using the XP driver.1) Go to [...]2) download the XP driver3) click on the exe file and the contnet will be unzip to your tempfolder. I will happen so quick that you will see nothing. so eiher usesearch to find the file named HSCA32.SYS and make note of the path.usually is C:\users\&lt;ame here>\appdata\local\temp\cardbus32Insert your cardbus card WITH a CF. Vista will indicate there is nodriver, choose to manually browse to the right location and indicatethe location you found by following steps above.IGNORE the Vista warning message.You are done! you receive a message at the end saying the device worksOK ad you can actually see it as another disk.
The product was the wrong size and I have been trying to find out where I can return it and get the correct product but have had no luck - Can you tell me where I can return it and get my money back???? I am not happy at all.
wow.......... all i got to say is that i love this product. the shipping was very fast, i got it in two days. the best thing of this product it helped me fix my Red ring of death and it is working like a charm thank you artic silver 5. I recommend all of you to buy this product.
I will probably never get around to buying one for myself, but this is the second IPOD I have gifted, and both receipients love them. I have no complaints about it, other than I was disappointed that this recent purchase did not include the protective cover that came with the 40GB I bought last Christmas (2006). This is the ONLY reason for the 4-star rating. What else is there to say, except maybe it's time for someone to give me one!
Here's probably a better description:YOUR SEVERE WEATHER WAKE-UP CALLsmAutomatic -Alert Weather Radio with AM/FM Radio Midland Model 74-105XLWeathermax Plus, with a built-in AM/FM radio and 7 channel crystal control weather/all hazard alert. The 74-105XL Weathermax Plus automatically switches to your local NOAA broadcast when the alert tones are activated, so you can stay aware of changing weather conditions, even when listening to your favorite AM or FM station. 24 hour a day weather information is available at the touch of a button, and you are automatically alerted when severe weather threatens your area by your choice of a 90dB siren, flashing LED light or voice alert. In addition, many areas now broadcast warnings of fires, earthquakes, chemical spills, fires or other hazards over the same frequencies, so you can keep informed and move to safety if needed. The telescopic fold-away antenna gives you a range of up to 50 miles from the broadcast transmitterA standard 120V AC wall plug power adaptor is included, and 9 volt battery backup allows operation during a power outage or outdoors (battery not included). It can also be powered from 12 volt vehicles or boats (12V adapter not included). Optional accessories like an external antenna, strobe light, or pillow vibrator (all sold separately) are easy to add with the convenient accessory jack.The radio measures 1-1/2&quot;H x 6-3/4&quot;W x 4-1/2&quot;D
I've owned one of these for over 3 years no, without a moment of downtime. It has been the most stable and reliable router I've owned. I tried 4 different newer 'N' routers and every one of them would drop connection when put under any kind of strain, or just for no reason at all. Signal strenth is also much better on this one compared with the 'N' routers, dispite them claiming to be better. Just purchased a second one for a friend and recommended with confidence. I hope they never stop making this one.
Very stylish and innovative design; plenty of pockets and extra storage areas. I really like the color and the texture of the material. I was very surprised of the quality of the bag for the low price that I paid for it. The only thing bad I can say about the bag is that although my Dell 1725 Inspiron fits in the bag; it is so tight that it doesn't leave room for peripherals.
I have to say I am very unimpressed by the support from Belkin on this product. It is the only product to ever crash my MacBook AND that has no support documentation on the Belkin site.Try searching for FireWire 800 Expresscard or part number F5U514Setup:MacBook Pro 15"External Lacie 120gb Rugged DriveBoot UP:Plug in card (card comes up as unknown vendor)Plug in Lacie Firewire 800 driveThis pushes the card in which releases the card - which give you a grey curtain effect and a message saying power of your machine due to a crash.I now have to pay to have this wondrous piece of technology returned.
The first couple of days it was ok, then it started acting up. We are looking for something different. It works when ever it wants to.....we have to have the closet open where we put the box to aim at because it won't work if you point at the receiver in the living room. I hate this product..........I would not recommend it. Look for something better!
The glue they use to put this thing together is terrible. I have had two that have come apart. It's very annoying. The drive works fine, but you can't use it very easily when both ends pull apart. I would not buy another Sony Micro Vault.
I got this a few weeks back and I am just enjoying playing around and discovering new things in the world of SLR.
Truly amazing sound I have them with the 3000's from Sony any they just broke in and all I can say is wow they really sound great not boomy at all as I had read in other reviews just really good sound. They do it all very well I almost didn't get the powered sub (bic f12). They are well made and I didn't have any problems in delivery with the screen. I expect many years of service from them. Now I don't claim to be an audiophile I just have a good ear for sound and these bad boys deliver all the sonic bliss I need in a 850 square foot room.
I had a lot of discs worked initially but won't play again after a few weeks. I'd rather have a bad disc that won't record instead of wasting time and had to go back re-record the movies again. Working on a new spindle and so far so good. I will stay away from TDK discs if I get another bad one.
Well made. Does an excellent job. No reservations recommending this product. I bought another on for my other TV.
First I love Creative products and the fact you need no cables, just connect it.There are issues with this one to be aware of before you buy.1- False advertising, it says it is USB 2, it is not. You can use it one an usb 2 connection, but it does not have the speed of the 2.. It took almost 1 hour to load 2gb onto it.4- The software/firmware seems like a step back, slower startup, slower or less controls.Overall it is a cheap buy, and you get what you pay for. It will work and like fine for you. I gave it a 1 star because the false advertising. It is so slow to load music on. Yes it will still work fine, just in todays age, I expect everything to be an advancement in forward progression, getting better. This seems like they are candy coating it saying look 2gb, usb2 and cheap price. But it feels like a first generation mp3 player, not the revised product you expect.Dont let me talk you out of it, but weigh your options, read reviews of people who use it, and check the creative web site to see any problems or annoyed customers. Normally I do, but this time I jumped at the candy coating and it left a bad taste with me.Best wishesjk
After trying two new power supplies, my lnt3253h still chirps like a cricket on the 480i channels. Not on the 720i or 1080i channels. On a 480i channel, you mute the sound and can hear it clearly. In all fairness, the repair service (Kansas City area) people were nice, and did reduce the amount of sound somewhat. Guess we are going to call them back...
The Platinum Pen Executive is a beautiful instrument. It is solidly constructed, well-balanced and has a luxurious feel to it. The pen, pencil and stylus are equally well-designed and are joy to use.I only have two nitpicks about this product. The mechanical pencil can only hold one lead at a time, so when you're out of lead, you're out of luck as well. The other gripe has to do with the teensy eraser under the cap.However, those are minor gripes compared to the overall quality of the product. It was worth the [money] I paid for it last year, and is a bargain at the current price.
I am using it now and it seems to work very well. I have had an Ipod for 4 years, until it self destructed. I bought this for the price of materials for the cursed Apple. Zune software is a lot easier to use and more me friendly. The Zune itself has more features, and works exceptionally well. I strongly recommend this, and my only regret is not getting one before.
I thought that this case was going to be a perfect fit for my 500GB WD Passport Essential, but I was wrong. I trusted Amazon with this recommendation, but I'm very disappointed. It does have a hard exterior as seen, but the interior is not very cushioned. It has no foam or multiple layers, or anything to cushion the WD Passport Essential. I feel that if my WD fell (while in the case) it would not be protected. If there was some cushion inside, then possibly it would be far more protected and safe. It feels like a waste of $18 for this reason, and because my WD does not fit exactly and can slide around quite easily. I'm just disappointed in Amazon over all, for recommending something so ...cheap?
Excellent product - gets me everywhere I've wanted to go so far. It's already gotten me out of some places that I have gotten lost in the past. Size is perfect for what I wanted, and it boots up in a reasonable amount of time. Usually. I do wish Garmin would make it easier to find suggestions though. On my iPhone, I can just type "pizza" and get a list of pizza place; it takes too many steps on the Garmin.Also, why not a QWERTY keyboard?? This is the only thing keeping the unit from getting five stars. It takes way too much reorienting to get accustomed to the alphabetised keyboard.
When I first got the item, it was defective but Amazon sent a new one and I got it 4 days after I got the defective one so once again Amazon didn't let me down! The product itself is nice. I only use this product for the extra outlets and I like the layout of it. There are 3 on each side with lots of room so that's nice for any big plugs you may need to plug in. Plus a single column of outlets right down the middle which can be used for the small plugs. There's nothing wrong with it, and everything I plug in works just fine. So if you're just going to be using this for outlets, it's a pretty good product. Love a product when the description given for it is actually correct.
Since there's a ton of reviews here to tell you why the eTrex Vista is such a great handheld GPS, I won't bother to recite features line by line. What I WILL do is address some of the Vista's shortcomings(?) that have been mentioned by a few. First of all, the 'lefthanded' issue. Yes, the Vista's click-stick (mouse) button is positioned for use by the left thumb ...but as a righthanded individual, I had little (no) difficulty using the Vista while holding it in my left hand; in fact, I see the 'lefthanded' use of the Vista as a positive ...for most of us, it *frees up* our right hand! As far as battery consumption is concerned, I intentionally ran my Vista continuously with all of the bells and whistles turned 'On' (backlight, compass, GPS) to see how long it would take to run down a set of 1700mAh AA NiMh 'Energizer' rechargables; after doing this several times, I found that the Vista ran for at least 9 solid hours under these 'worse case' conditions. For most folks, 9 hours would easily cover an entire day of use (whether hiking or driving). NiMh AA's are inexpensive, so buy two sets and simply keep an extra pair charged and on hand (in addition to the pair that you're using). With regard to the Vista's display size, some folks have noted that it can be difficult to read (small) when used in a mobile environment. Granted, the display doesn't lend itself to being read from much more than a few feet (arm's length) away ...but remember, this is, first and foremost, a 'handheld' unit and was designed accordingly. Personally, I've used mine in the car with the Garmin windshield mount and, when positioned slightly to the left or right of the driver (just below eye level ...play safe!), the display is quite readable. Speaking of the car, the Vista's lack of an external antenna connector won't be a factor for the typical user. When used in the front seat of an average vehicle (ie: uncoated glass windows to the front, left and right), the Vista's internal patch antenna easily tracks available satellites. In as far as reception while under tree cover is concerned, I've used my Vista while hiking in moderately heavy bush without difficulty.
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.
Great sound, expandable, relatively cheap.I wish all players had card slots.
it was exactly what i was looking for thanx i am getting alot of use from it and the headphones
The sound obviously isn't stellar, but it's passable and at $5.50 you really can't go wrong. These are built sturdy as well. Highly recommended!
I just wanted to throw in my two cents. I bought this system a little over a month ago (I didn't look at any reviews because my brother has been selling audio equipment for a number of years and told me this was a great system). This system does sound great, however three and a half weeks after I bought it, the sub stopped working. That's when I looked at the reviews online. Even though it's been almost two years since other reviews stated that Klipsch was aware of the problem and had corrected it, apparently there are still some flaws. I immediately boxed my system back up and returned it.This system does sound great, but if you are going to buy it, make sure you get an extended warranty.
I got the Shuffle to keep me company while working out at the gym and it's wonderful. Although it's very small, it holds hours worth of music. I haven't even had to charge it yet. I love it.
My wife and I researched all the GPS units and decided over all the units available the c530 is the best deal for the money. We purchased a c530 for our mom and dad for a gift, and they liked it so much that we decided to buy one for ourselves. We really like the user friendly features. Most of all it really came in handy when I went on a trip to downtown Chicago. We are looking forward to all the road trips we will be able to use it on. We would recomend it to our family and friends. We really like it because it was within our budget! Thank you Amazon.comBill & Eileen
1)Good thingsImage qualityGreat Zoom with ISDecent pictures for a camcorderAutomatic turn off when you put 90 down2) Panasonic Savings (things to improve)Plastic lens capNo SD Card inlcudedNo microphone jackNo blue light in the jostickNo built in flashIt is not un upgrade for the PV GS 300. The image quality with the 3 CCD is great but "Panasonic savings" in such things...not a very smart move.HD camcorders (Sony or Panasonic) with the same image quality cost addtional $400. Buy if you have no time to wait that the HD Camcorders prices decreases o try to get a PV GS 300...
Want a frustrating part time job with no pay? Buy a Zune.I bought mine back in October. Plays music just fine. The nightmare is managing the music files and updates. I use a trusted software program - Media Monkey - to manage all my music files on my PC. When I did the initial setup the Zune grabbed all of the music files from Media Monkey. When I went into my Zune Library, most of the CD's were broken into 2 pieces, with some songs in one file and some in another. So I spent a lot of time in my Zune library trying to put the files back together. Some changes were accepted, some would not stick. I spent a lot of time making changes, syncing to my Zune device, and then finding new problems in the library. Then I tried to update to a new version and the updates fail with no real explanation other than to "close all programs and try again". When I went to the support site I read way to many horror stories about the update, so I guess I'm lucky it failed. And don't even think you're going to get real support for this thing. Microsoft's idea of support is user self service. They want us to read through pages and pages of user suggestions to find our fix.So I'm not going to update, I'll work with what I have. And when my Zune dies I'll buy an iPod. And then I'll replace my PC with a Mac. Then I will be free from the crappy software from Microsoft.
I recieved my iPod shuffle 512MB for "free" when I signed up for 6 months of Platinum Membership at audible.comThe 512MB version will hold about 120 hours of books in the audible format.The iPod Shuffle as two features that other iPods in iTunes do not have:1. drag and drop from your library to the iPod shuffle2. drag and drop to sort the list of tracks in your iPod shuffleSince the memory in the device is so small this feature is manageable. It allows me to put my audio books at the beginning of the list, my news podcasts next and my workout beats per minutes tracks last. This way I can quickly skip the books to go to news, quickly skip the news to go to my jogging BPM tracks.I do not have an ipod nano yet, but so far this ipod is amazing because it is the first ipod that is truely wearable with the included lanyard. You can it hide under your clothes, against your skin even and you barely notice it. For $99, it is not bad, for $22 a month for six months to audible, i.e. $132 (oh, plus $14 mandatory 2nd day UPS shipping), that is just $47 more plus 12 audio books it is a steal! Go to audible.com now to sign up and get your "free" ipod. And the math makes those audiobooks cost you $3.91 each!!!! Of course this only applies if you like to listen to audiobooks. Otherwise, $99 is a great price for the wearability of this device.
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
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 very much enjoy these headphones, i have gone through at least 3 pairs of them (the warranty is great and has covered them all) but these most recent ones i got lacked the vibrating effect. these are not the most high quality headphones out there but they're fun when listening to bassy music because the bass at different frequencies really buzz your ears. i dont know if they've stopped making them with the vibrate effect or if maybe i have a faulty pair of headphones but overall this is a great product that makes music much more fun to listen to. if someone could comment and give me some advice on the lack of vibration that would be great.
The first thing that struck me when I opened the camera box was the cheap quality of the plastic body of the camera and many of its functional components. The camera looks and feels cheap. There is a small motor inside that control the lens. It kept grinding like a McDonald's give away toy car.The second thing that one notices when tries to shoot a picture is the extremely poor optical quality of the optical viewfinder. I have seen better quality optical viewfinders in disposable film cameras. The Olympus spents quite a lot of effort to warn the buyer that the optical viewfinder is misaligned with respect to the actual picture taken but makes no mention of the optical quality problems.Reading the camera manual the new buyer will be &quot;thriled&quot; to learn directly from OLYMPUS that the camera TFT screen and the the LCD displays have &quot;limited life&quot;. The note in the manual further warns the buyer to expect that the screen will eventualy start flickering and getting darker. So if your camera starts flickering after the warranty runs out be prepared for an expensive repair bill. It would have been nice if Olympus had put a longer lasting screen instead of warning of the shody quality of the components on the last pages of the operator's manual.If you plan to use this camera for more than a week in a field environment buy another camera. The operating specification limits in the manual specify operating and storing condition of the camera to 90% humidity. (Most other electronics specify 98% non condensing limits) So dont plan to take any picture on a hot humid summer in this continent.Overall I have to give this camera one star as Amazon does not allow dark holes in its rating system.
First of all this radio is so counter-intuitive to use. You need directions to set it up and setup setup requires a lot of button-pressing. In this age a radio like this should be simple. And YES it beeps nonstop! Every time you press a button, it's BEEP BEEP BEEP! You try to set it up, and it wakes up anyone sleeping nearby. Eventually it just crapped out completely, and I was glad to put it in the trash.
Quicksilver G4 Dual 1GHz here. Got this adapter, connected it to the video card, connected a DVI-D&lt;->DVI-D cable to the adapter and my new Dell 22" LCD... works like it should. Worth every penny.
For the price, these sound great and are comfortable. I can wear them for hours without problems. The bass is surprisingly decent for those few songs that need it. I like the open ear design for use at work as I can hear when people are talking to me. The whole package is much smaller than it seems in the pictures with the ear pads just barely covering my ears.My biggest complaint is with the portability, or rather the comparmises made for that portability. They fold up decently small and very easily. This ease means that all adjustments that you make are immediately reset when you take the headphones off your head, even for a second. Since I use these at work, I just keep them at my desk and don't need them to fold up. I'd rather that they didn't so I could adjust them exactly how I want and never have to bother again.
I bought this printer because I needed to print 1200 dpi poster for a project. It's very quiet compared to the printer it replaced which helps at night when my co-workers are sleeping under there desks.We bought the printer when it was $1,399. I'm buying another for home at the sale price.
I am amazed at the complaining about a $150 camera/camcorder. When you buy one of these, don't expect it to be like the $900 ones! I have taken several pictures that were clear and high quality. The camcorder does exactly what I want it to do and I am extremely pleased with this unit. DXG is on to something here that will help us all, but they are not perfect. This unit is exactly what I wanted and I will recommend it to anyone in the market for a camera camcorder that is easy on the pocketbook!
This is an excellent home router out of the box. I recommend it to anybody that wants a decent router with decent security. Frankly, if you are just looking for a decent home router, there are cheaper ones out there.The big feature of this router is it's ability to run alternate operating systems. My preference is Tomato ([...]), but DD-WRT ([...]) is a good one as well. Note that these will void the warranty, but if you want things like SNMP and Static IP assignment by MAC address (basically enhance DHCP, or similar to old-style BOOTPD), then that is the way to go.
I picked up this monitor over the weekend because my old one died on me and I needed to finish something that day. I went out and selected from whatever was readily available and chose this monitor as it was only one of two CRT models available.The image is nice for the most part but there are two problems that really bother me:1. The explorer bar (Windows XP) at the bottom of the screen shifts a little--vertically and horizontally by a few pixels--when you open and close a window. It doesn't prevent the monitor from being usable, but it's really annoying and I've never seen any other monitor do that.2. The max resolution is 1280 x 1024 as they claim, but the only refresh rate at that resolution is 60Hz and I personally can't stand to look at a screen at 60Hz. 75Hz becomes available if you switch the resolution to 1152 x 864.I've already ordered a replacement and will be returning this one.
I purchased this ipod as soon as they became available at Apple stores. The main problems that I have encountered so far is of course the clickwheel not being as sensitive as previous ipods. I tend to wear my ipod on a belt clip, and before if I had a t-shirt over the ipod, I would be able to adjust the volume over the shirt. However, I can no longer do that. But that's not a big issue. The other problem seems to be with the USB connections. Sometimes when I sync my ipod or try to charge it, I have to adjust the USB cord a little bit to make a connection. It's a bit aggravating but manageable. The cover art flow does lag but fully loads in about 2 seconds. I don't mind waiting that long. The positives in regards to this ipod are of course the 80G space (my previous ipod was a 30G), the cheaper price (my 30G ipod was $300 when i purchased it) and a sleeker overall feel, whether it's the main menu flowing cover art or browsing by category. In the end, I am satisfied with my purchase, so far. Luckily, I haven't crashed yet.
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 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 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.
The quality was good and all, but exaclty one month after they arrived, both &quot;ears&quot; broke off, within 2 days of each other. No way of fixing it, it's a little weak plastic part that attaches the ear to the arch. Horribly disappointing.
The idea is just what I need, but unfortunatly it is typical modern junk. It works fine out of the box, but as soon as the warantee expires they die. I keep buying them because I need them to operate my satillite receiver from multiple rooms, but they simply do not last. I am shopping for a replacement. Unfortunatly they too are made in China, the kiss of death for reliability.
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
At first I thought it was great, but the stand becomes wobbly and moves while you are driving. I made a sharp turn and the whole thing fell out of the cigarette holder! It evently broke off and hangs on by the wires! Not worth the hassle!!!!!!!!!
This little handy device guided me on my trip from Ga all the way to Montana and back! I do not know how I have lived this long without the Magellan GPS. Great customer service from these guys. They exceed excellence! :)
I've been through numerous CD/MP3/Radio players including by Panasonic & Classic. Sony finally got it right. It's realitvely slim, got G-shock skip protection, great batttery life, MP3 tags, really fast searches, and a decent radio (AM & FM, not that common). It even has NOAA weather which I've never seen on any other player. Sound quality is excellent (the Panasonic had low headphone levels and the Classic had chronic hiss), and you don't even need the included software to burn a MP3 with Mac computers (take that, Bill Gates!). The only drawback I could find was that if you wanted to use the jog shuttle, it always starts at the top of the disc, not from where you are at the moment. It's a minor drag. But for the money, it's the best player I've seen, PERIOD.
I have a set of Klipsch Ultra 5.1, Audigy 2 ZS and I play the violin. My roomates have a set of Gigaworks S750 and Logitech Z680. These are some of the best multimedia speakers (Each retails around $350), and I can now honestly say that I will probably never listen to music on any of them again.These earphones are that good.Let's start with the noise isolating plugs. They are designed to function like ear plugs to limit surrounding sounds. By minimalizing surrounding noises, your ears can completely focus on the sound output by the E3c's drivers. The driver are very well made and calibrated, the highs and midrange are very clear, defined and balanced. When listening to classical music, you can hear minute, hard to render details such as the bow bouncing off a string, or the wind blowing out of a flute, things that adds to the overall listening experience and turns the song that you have listened to for the thousandth time into a brand new song full of subtleness and surprise.One thing that people will tell you is that these headphones are not very good with bass. I agree. You can hear the bass but it is very lacking and faint. Just remember that 5 ounce headphones are not meant to thump like a 20 pound subwoofer (Not unless you pay $400 more).If you are reading this review, you aren't satisfied with the earphones you have and you have the money to buy better ones. If you don't mind compromising a bit on bass, these are perhaps the best music playing devices at under $400.
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.
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 now have a 3rd CyberHome CH-DVR 1500. The first one the stanby power switch went dead after a small static spark from my finger zapped it. It also errored about every 10th +R disk to make a coaster. The finalized function did work, but I only used it on 3 +R disks and exchanged it hoping to get a better one. On the disks that the finalize worked, they played perfectly in a cheap Apex player. With the second CyberHome CH-DVR 1500 the finalized function didn't work at all. It messed up the title page and the +R disk could still be edited after using the finalize, which isn't suppose to be possible. These disks couldn't be played on the same Apex player. I exchanged it for a 3rd CyberHome CH-DVR 1500, but this one does the same thing and won't finalize +R disks. The media is not the problem, because the first CyberHome CH-DVR 1500 finalized 3 +R disks.I haven't tried getting support, but all they can recommend is exchanging it til I get a good one, pretty frustrating. Quality of recording and ease of operation are great , but there are definitely some bad apples out there and I'd really like to get one that would finalize +R disks again. I've got 30 recorded +R disks and only 3 are finalized, so I'm stuck using the CyberHome CH-DVR 1500 to play back all but the 3. I'd like to switch to a different recorder, but I doubt I can finalize the 27 recorded +R disks with another recorder.If you know that +R disks recorded from the CyberHome CH-DVR 1500 can be finalized on a different recorder, please email me at mistys@generic-isp.com Thanks.
I can't begin to explain how inconsistent Memorex discs are; from manufacturing to the PIE & PIF to material they use for print tops. It's not worth the money. Go with a Taiyo Yuden product and save yourself the hassle and frustration.
I bought this printer to work with my MacOS X machine. I opened the box to find a little note -- Samsung Specification Revision Bulletin #001-032904 -- stating that this printer is not fully compatible with Mac operating systems. Additionally, "Any references to Mac compatibility in any advertising, manuals, specifications, or other documentation is not valid and should be disregarded."That's nice since I bought the thing online based on specifications and reviews stating that it WAS Mac-compatible.To their credit, they say that they'll accept the return of, and issue a full refund for the printer. We'll see how that goes tomorrow.Be warned that the following Samsung printers/multifunction devices also fall under this bulletin:ML-1740 printerML-1750 printerCLP-500 printerCLP-500N printerSCX-4016 multifunction productSCX-4216F multifunction product
Wow!!! I bought both the DV3100 awhile ago. This model says DV4500 on the front and DV 3500 on the bottom sticker. I guess the 4500 is a 4 Megapixel upgrade of the 3500? The 4500 is a about the size of a thick deck of cards which is little thinner and a little longer than the 3100. I was impressed with the 3100 model ... but this one ... it is the Personal Multimedia Gadget of the future! Video and picture quality are very impressive. Video frame rate is good (at last). No, it's not professional quality, but the component behind the camera would have to be pretty good to need a better camera for casual purposes. And yes, this camera has a flash, but for still pictures only. There is a battery consumption issue for video flash. The 4500 is much more intuitive to use with a simple dial to select video/ still/ playback/ MP3/ audio recording mode. Menus allow you to select such options as color/ black and white/ sepia tone (old movie) looks for your video.The only negative comments I have are 1) that the Input/Output panel in the front has a very flimsy door and will probably break off, 2) I would like an AC adaptor ability and 3) the sound recording is only fairly good. (The DV3500 microphone sucks.) This is the most impressive consumer gadget I have ever seen for a price like this.If you want to stay up-to-date on Aiptek products, go to www.aiptek.com.tw , not www.aiptek.com . For some odd reason (patent rights?), their stuff tends to be available in Europe/ Asia before you can get them in North America.- a MIT alum
I ordered this hoping that it would fit my camera and accessories and it did. I have a Stylus 750 plus a pop up screen shade, an extra battery, and an extra picture card. There are two slots specifically designed to fit two picture cards on the inside cover. In the main compartment, a small slit will fit an extra battery or two plus a creit card and perhaps a bit of paper money. (It won't fit much more than that, though.) It's compact, stylish and functional--I'm glad I bought it.
Tried this out in Target before buying and could not believe the great sound that came out of it. I was even more pleased when I brought it home and set up the antenna and strategically placed the speaker and unit. This radio has a huge, rich sound and is giving good reception even in a poor reception area. The low price tag is appreciated as well. Is also nice to have the versatility of putting the units anywhere because of the small size. A real winner!
I LOVE this thing. It sounds great. It looks great. It performs fantastic. I bought the previous model and took it back after 3 weeks when I heard this one was coming out. The first one was great, this one I like even better.If you pinned me down, I guess I might complain that occassionally you will hear the same song within a couple of hours under the "shuffle" play mode.I travel a lot for work so having all of my music and being able to keep pictures of my family on there is really nice. The pics are small, but you can't have everything, especially for something so small. If the pics are a very large size, though, sometimes it akes awhile to pop up.I'd recommend this to anyone.
This battery has the same charge capacity (aprox 50min )as the JVC OE battery ,fits into the camera with the same ease as the original but at a very good price , and now that price has come down a few more dollars this is an unbeatable bargain ,I plan to buy another in a near future
I think that blank tapes should be held in an organized spot like this and not get too messy where the stuff mixes which i would really give them 4.5 stars but since i can't i just moved on. It's almost like a CD holder but you're really trying to keep track of the Casettes. There are some but this is really functioned to use stuff in a good orderly way. I don't think there is a limit for the amount but I hope you don't use too many cassettes because it may get out of control and it makes you not like it so much
This filter is really good, it can bolcks up to 99% ELF/VLF E-Field radiation and it also have the glare reduce, that mean you won't get eyestrain easily and you can working more longer with your computer. Believe me, if you own a computer, then you will need one of this for your eyes protection....
All this complaining, i just don't get it. People need to just step back and think for a minute about how revolutionary this product is. You can carry your whole music library and all your photos around in your pocket and watch tv shows and movies to boot. For my buck, the ipod is still far and away the best option out there. The navigation system is so much better than anyone elses not to mention the sound quality, the itunes interface, or the secondary accessory market. the problem i guess is that they set the bar too high too many times. me personally, i couldn't care less about the ipod touch (who needs it?), i'm just giddy about 60gigs for $249....
This CD player is great value for the cost. I have bought CD players for 3 to 4 times what this player cost and the quality and technology of this CD player is every bit as good if not better than the more expensive players. You can always trust the SONY brand name.
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.
I really wanted a label printer. I was about to spend hundreds of dollars on one of the many "industrial grade" retail receipt printers when I stumbled across a dual printer for under $200.00. I ordered it on Oct 22nd from PC Universe in Florida - It arrived 2 weeks later (another frustrating story - the delay may be Hurricane Wilma related). The printer set-up went "okay," but when it was suggested in a pop-up window that I should REGISTER the product there was an error: "electronic connection problems." This occurred each day for 4-5 days as I fired up the computer. Immediately, I'd check my DSL - all was fine.I have a serious problem with this product... The right roll on the Turbo would start spewing out labels (expensive heat sensitive labels) at random times. For the first 4 days I was able to "catch" this, slam OPEN the cover and rip the virgin labels on the spool side so as to save the roll from being completely used up. The labels that were ejected were printed with a Self-Test pattern of lines making the labels completely useless. I went to the Dymo Support Website and there was NO document about this no matter how I searched their database. Looking at the install book, I noted that the customer service is a long distance call (however - is there any more long distance? - guess that's not a serious issue) and they have limited hours - never at night when you are frustrated! Today it happened again and I am very annoyed to have to set up the printer on a daily basis to save my labels from harm. Anyway I called Tech Support today and a man (American - not an off-shore service - I think) said that DYMO is having issues with the Internet Registration (I wondered out loud: "Should a multi-day problem be on their website?" like a DSL ISP will post issues? - at least they talked to me without me being in their database - that would have been a Catch-22!). I may never become a registered buyer at this rate.I explained the major issue with the right spool wanting to waste an entire roll of labels. He instructed me to grasp the front panel and "pop" it off. I did this. He said that the decorative cover may be pressing on the form-feed button causing the problem. He assured me that if I re-install the cover now that the problem would be solved - it was not. It's raining in Los Angeles today and I am in the office all day. It started up again. I lost another dozen labels. Then I decided to remove the cover and leave it off. I resigned myself to a label printer without a cover (not very attractive) and then minutes ago it just happened again! I've had it! I didn't want to type this up on the web - but I remember Dymo from when I was a kid in the early 1960's - they've had a while to get their act together. If not the product - at least their Tech Support section of their website. I still cannot believe that the Tech Guy who fielded my call said this is a common problem and the website doesn't "own up" to this. I'd gladly take a firmware update to disable "Self Test!" As it is, I suppose this unit is going to have to go back. If I were to keep it I'd essentially have a single Dymo Printer ($89 - $99 anywhere) as the Left Roll has never exhibited this random, frustrating, wasteful behavior. Guess I have more days of frustration. PROs - the tech did promise to send me a replacement roll of labels without fuss on his part when I asked.
I purchased 2 PS3 game consoles for my boys and grand children at christmas and needed 2 more cables. We checked at all the stores that carry them and then as I always do I went to my trusty Amazon.com site and found them at a fraction of the cost!!! So I purchased them there and they came within a few days and the kids had a great time with there new game system.Thanks amazon. I tell everyone I know to always check with Amazon before purchasing anything from another site or a department store.M.L. Forney
Got this hard disk for inventory next time a customer has a crash. I've tried it out and it works.
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 ordered this case because I didn't want to spend $40 - $50 for a case in the Mac store. It's a great case! Fits perfect, very well made, would highly recommend.
The order was delivered quickly. I ordered the charger as a backup to the one that came with the camera. It doesn't weigh as much as the original, but it charges batteries in about the same length of time. I have only used it once so far, so I don't know about its durability, but the price was definitely very good, and it came with a plug that works in a car and a plug that fits European sockets. I haven't tried either of those yet.
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.
This is my first camera of any type so I can't offer many useful comparisons but I can offer an enduser perspective. It's easy to use, the pictures come out quite nice and you can navigate the menus and buttons pretty easily with a five minute browse through the manual. The software it comes with is also user-friendly.I suspect as I learn to use it I will exhaust it's capabilities as I get more experimental and adventurous and need to upgrade to a camera that I can attach lenses to and so on, but for every day use this is a good, nice, light and reasonably small camera. I like it.
I've been using this combo set every day at my office for over a year and have only had to change the batteries once so far. Almost 9 months had gone by before the warnings of "Battery Low" started. I just kept clicking ignore and then after another "MONTH" or so, it finally died. Popped in two more AA's and she was good to go. That was 6 months ago and still going strong.In addition to unbelievable battery life, the set is awesome. I love the hot buttons on the keyboard and the software that allows the mouse buttons to be programmed differently for specific programs is too cool. Tho only thing I'd like to see in future software revisions is the ability to program the "side-to-side" feature of the tilt-wheels.Other than that, I can only say, "If you want a wireless keyboard and mouse, then this is the set to buy". I just bought a new Dell PC and if I could have gotten it without a keyboard and mouse, I would have. Oh well, I'll just give them away once the wireless set I just ordered arrives.Microsoft has outdone themselves with this wireless duo.
I'm writing this review in the hopes that consumers like you will read it, and hopefully avoid making the costly mistake I made.I recently purchased TWO T2200SE machines, one 6 months before christmas and the other about 2 weeks before christmas.I got then with the intention of using them for gaming and running web development software, which I was anticipating and expecting it to run......WHAT A CROCK!It locks up, jams the system, is slow to shut down, and to make it worse, their tech support staff are a bunch of monkies.Why would I want to run my brand new machine in 640x480 256 colors to run a game ? what would be the point ?My old PC sporting a stinkin CYRIX chip did a better job.Another thing, they messed my order up 3 times, and then didn't even ship it FEDEX 2 day delivery like they promised they would, nor did they refund my money.It might be a cheap machine, but consider exactly WHAT you are paying forOh and the T2200 SE machine, the big ATI RADEON video card they go on about....it's a PCI CARD not an AGP so it totally spoils the point of having it anyways! The machines have ONE fan, and run hot if they've been on for a few hours....and if you want to remove the casing to install another fan, you'll VOID your warranty.I'm totally disappointed ! This PC would be great for someone who wants to browse the web, play a few games, but not multi-tasking...this PC is incapable of it....as you'll find yourself restarting every hour which is ANNOYING !I wish I had just customized my own PC with the parts I needed and wanted, but now I'm stuck with these for the next year or so.Think about it...PRICE and QUALITY often go hand in hand..
I love these speakers. I got the 7.1 version of these speakers last Christmas for my living-room and liked them so much I just got the 5.1 system for my bedroom. In my living-room I put them on the optional JBL FS-1000 floor speaker stands which look great but are expensive. For my bedroom I used the provided wall mounts. Keep in mind the wood screws that you need to secure the mounts to a beam in a wall are not included (4 screws for each speaker). This will delay installation If you don't have any around the house and have to go to a hardware store like I did. When you are ready, mounting the speakers to the wall mounts is very easy. Once installed the speakers can be tilted to whatever angle you want at nearly a 45 degree angle in any direction because the bolt that you connect to the speaker has a ball end that attaches to the the wall mount.As others have mentioned the subwoofer is large, but I don't think it's unattractive. The deep base it provides is powerful and will shake the room in action scenes. It has it's own volume control and a on or auto feature that will only activate when it senses you are watching or listening to something. The speakers are not tiny either but also not so large that they are the focal point in your room. For their size they hold their own against speakers twice their size without any distortion or fear that they will break if played loud . All speaker wire is included and is very thin. There is enough wire to give you the flexibility to place your surround sound speakers where you want them for a large bedroom or a medium sized living-room. Overall I have been very impressed with these speakers and for their price it's hard to beat.
COMPLETELY painless set-up. Even for someone who has just switched to the Apple OS. I'm on a budget, so I did the self-install and simply called the cable company to activate the line (which made installation free). They did, I turned on the computer, and it was up and going w/ no software installation, tweaking, or filling in IP addresses etc. I was amazed, because both the cable company and D-Link provided software and substantial manuals.I did do the ethernet connection instead of the USB line, simply because of space. I would recommend the ethernet because 1) it saves a USB port, and 2)I didn't see any Apple drivers listed in the D-Link Literature.
It took me awhile 2 get it working, and when i did it was very faulty. I got a lot of network errors. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!
I purchased this printer because my previous P-10 broke down and a Dye-Sub Printer is a must in my photo business. This printer has done exactly what I needed and I would recommend it to any serious photo print enthusiast.
This camera is very small and light weight. From there it is mainly bad news though. First it is not USB compatible - you are limited to having a open 9-pin serial port available on your PC. Second the picture quality is very poor...super tough to get the lightening right....Third - well to just come out and say it....this camera should say for ages 4 - 12.....it would make a decent toy for a kid, but little else in my opinion.Spend a little more and get a 640 or better camera, you'll be VERY happy you didn't waste the money (as little as it is) on the 320. Better to go buy pizza or something else...this thing is that bad!!!!
This seemed to be fine for the GPS unit. I ended up returning it because I hadn't realized a power cord came with the unit.
Very Good At Everything, upconversion is super, better than my old Sony, CD playback is excellent. Works great. A super buy for the price.
These headphones are great! The sound quality is excellent and the in-ear style is much more comfortable than any other type of headphone. Good price also. I use these headphones for running, climbing, hiking and it's been under the sun, in the sand, accidentally in water and been through some tough treatment, yet withstands and plays great, even after 1.5 years!
ipod minis are really neat and cute. they're also small and fit in my pocket, as well as being relatively lightweight. i like the way they come in a variety of colors because it makes them much more interesting than if they were just plain white. the sound quality is decent and i can hear my music just fine, even when the volume is turned down. i like the way i'm able to organize my songs and create different playlists made up of certain songs. it's very costly to purchase songs from itunes, though, and the battery life could be better. mine is the older version and is meant to have a battery life of 8 hours. i skip around a lot and battery life for me is more like 4 or 5 hours. overall, the ipod mini is a decent mp3 player, if thats what you would call it.
I would not purchase anything from the vendors of Plane Quiet. I bought their $200 Solitude headphones. They broke at the connection between the headband and headphone. A web search revealed this to be a common problem. Irritatingly enough, the "limited life time warranty" excluded this chief source of failure for these headphones. I was stuck with a piece of junk after two years even though I treated these phones with kid gloves.My request for warranty service was met with a $20 discount for the new headphones since the old Solitude ones are not being manufactured due to patent infringement problems. In short, they just blew me off.I ended up buying Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 noise cancelling headphones for $98 and they are far superior to the $200 Solitude phones I bought. Much better noise cancellation, better sound reproduction, and more comfortable fit. And, the swivels that connect the headphones to the headband are very robust.So, maybe these headphones are OK... but I can guarantee you that the company does not stand behind their products, and there is a great, inexpensive alternative out there (the Audio Technica - I've now owned 4 different brands and these are the best). I can't see a reason for buying these headphones given such a great alternative, and the very poor service, warranty, and attitude of the Out of the Box folks, the manufacturers of these headphones.
I have a bunch of these little enclosed. Three of which are hooked up to my Pogo Plug server and run 24/7. They all work great.The cable it comes with has 2 USB plugs at one end and I see reviews for these drives where people complain about them using up to ports on the computer. Most the time you only need to use one of the plugs. The second one is there in case your computer or device don't put out enough power to spin the drive. I find this is rare and normally happens when a USB hub is in use.
MY experience with this product has been awful. It photocopied fine, worked amazing. But the problems started when we tried to install it on our PC. Fine for a few days, but then it wont print. It hangs then prints ages later. It wont scan properly either. Now, it wont even let me install the driver again. It hangs aswell, i have to pull the power 'cos i can't switch it off. It is definately going back today! Do not buy this product!
I have been looking for an mp3 player to buy for a while now, and I have really been opposed to the getting the iPod. The biggest issue with not wanting to get an iPod is having to use iTunes to import/export any music. I don't like the program at all. It's too bulky and I am organized enough to import/export my music on my own, the old fashioned way.Getting the Samsung K3 was an obvious choice due to good reviews and my satisfaction of Samsung products in the past. This was no exception, the sound is crisp, has an equalizer, small, sleek and has an easy interface to navigate.I had two very small problems with it. The first was that the USB port that it has (for charging and sending/receiving music)is next to the earphone jack. This makes it a little difficult to unplug the usb port from the K3 if your earphones are also in. The second was that my computer wouldn't recognize it when I plugged it in the first time. This was due to my .NET framework not being updated. This was quickly solved once I installed the latest files from the Microsoft .NET site.The 4GB is well more than enough space for most music listeners. The sound quality is crystal clear (and bass-y), with an adjustable equalizer. I am an audiophile, I am really picky about the sound quality and this exceeded my expectations.Overall, the quality of this product is awesome. I am satisfied with the choice I made to take the Samsung K3 over the Apple iPod. The price is unbeatable and the quality is superb. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, but also want to get an excellent mp3 player, this is the one for you! (It also has an FM Radio!)
I think these are pretty much all the same...........but I am not a techy so????
I bought this for my cell phone (Curve) and it has worked flawlessly. I would buy again if needed.
These Sony speakers are as underrated as the Bose speakers are overrated. The Sony SSF-7000 speakers have a wide range for sound clarity. I had an old subwoofer that became obsolete with these speakers. That cleaned up some clutter for a cleaner look. I did a lot of research on speakers and the high marks these got are deserving. I replaced a pair of Bose 300's on pedestals. The Bose speakers were very good but the Sony's have a better sound. This is my first pair of Sony speakers since I did not think they were worth trying in the past. I was wrong - these speakers are excellent and a great value to boot. I bought them through Amazon with free shipping for around 200 bucks - good payback for the money. The speakers look good in the living room as well with a nice black finish and sturdy feet. Amazon's great service - hey this is a deal if you need speakers.
It will be hard to find a set of speakers with this quality of sound for a cheaper price. Most speaker sets in this price range are junk. Also, you can use this on either a MP3 Player (Sansa) or IPOD
I wish there was a no star rating because that is exactly what this product deserves! The item was completely broken!! The CD player on it did not work and the cables that connect the speakers had been cut! I was completely unsatisfied with the product! It was the biggest piece of junk I have ever wasted my money on!
My mom has an older model of this strainer and it's fantastic. Making applesauce is so much easier with this than with a regular food mill!
The only thing that I don't love about these speakers is the power switch...it's in an awkward place. Other than that, these speakers provide a superior sound quality as well as an alternate look to the typical hideous varieties. They are particularly attractive when coupled with MAC. I'll probably order another in black (my "home" set are white) for work. Highly recommend.
Meanly, I purchase this e270 for replace/upgrade my old recorder. I used the voice recording function for choir practice. I just hang it on my neck and press the button. The play back sound is loud & clear. Now I don't have to deal with all the cassette tapes.This MP3 player is very easy to use. I am not a "high tech" person, but I have no problem down loading music to and from my computer (XP home version). Good radio reception. Screen is big enough for basic photos. I haven't use the video function yet.The price is reasonable compare with other bands.
we purchased this camera for our child who loves photography. Instant pictures are great for kids who hate to wait for developing. Easy for kids to figure out.
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!
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'm no expert, but these fit the bill for me! Helps immensely with the Neximage 5 MP imager. I also bought the complete set later, but these did the trick until I could.
Purchased the Tamrac MAS Medium Lens case through Amazon, and am very pleased with a product that is exactly as advertised and good quality for the price, which was very reasonable. It fits my lens perfectly. Thanks.
I have a 256MB Lexar but was amazed to see this cheap and "nameless" 1GB drive even smaller -- and it works well.
A thoughtful Christmas present. Perfect for traveling with excellent photo quality. We have an Olympus Camedia C-700 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera. This is a great product! A wonderful gift!
It must had been USB 1.0, there were no spec. when I try to transfer 2gb worth of pictures, it took 14 minutes !
This is the best microphone i've used it picks up everything in the room even if you are far away from it and has no distortion. The only inconvenience for me was the green led lights underneath the on/off button but i've easily fixed this by opening up the microphone and clipping the contacts from the led bulbs. Covering the button with electric tape also works, but just doesn't look as good.
This pack is awesome. It's exactly as it's billed - an executive backpack. it's not the kind of saggy-A$$ backpack that teenagers and college kids carry around and is black, so it goes well with workday attire. it's got space for a good size laptop, umbrella and plenty of nooks and crannies. it's evey got this very cool caribiner to clip your keys, ID, metro pass or whatever. it's well worth the money and it wasn't that much money anyway. It's not too wide, hugs close to the body and wears very well on the shoulders. Much more comfortable than any pack i've had before.
If you go to Olympus' website, you'd expect to find the driver for this DVR, but no...not Olympuss. Spend your money on a product that is supported...always. It's easy to google and see if they support their stuff. If support is the most difficult thing about them, there is a reason.
I research the daylights out of everything. So I wind up usually buying a menage of names since I don't believe any manufacturer is good at everything. Since my college days in the mid-80s, I've hated Sony products. I've always believed they waded into far too many product lines and their quality suffered. So, up until this purchase I've owned nothing Sony for 20 years. Based on the reviews, though, I just purchased this camcorder and broke it in during a trip to Berlin. You cannot beat the price for the quality. Superb zoom (optical really counts as digital blurs the picture and is artificial), easy menu, great night shot capability. All in all, a wonderful purchase. Do not hesitate to buy this Sony. Tip: get a pack of DVD+RWs to play with since you can re-record and get a pack of dual layer Rs once you're comfortable because they have much more recording space but you CANNOT re-record on them.
Great product,but not much for instructions. I had difficulty getting the set up done, plus how to order music from the ipod website was crazy....no info to go on.
This is one of the best microphones i have ever had, easy to use, out of the road, doesn't pick up noise and is very sensitive. No feedback has been encountered, even at higher levels. Great buy and product. I highly reccomend this mic.Mark
The Belkin ME1004-R is excellent. It's inexpensive, easy to set up, works great, and cool-looking too! I like the built in stand; another router I own by a different company lies flat and tends to slide around, not a problem with the Belkin ME1004-R.
I ordered this from the "deals of the day" section, and saved even more.I ordered it on monday, and it was delivered Tuesday afternoon! - 5 stars for that alone!The only negative is the screen aspect of 4:3, but I knew that when ordering...Good picture quality, good sound. All round, I am pleased with this one. Go for it!
complete garbage undersized wire. dont waste your money. the only thing worth using was maybe the signal wire. the wire was maybe 12 possible 14 gage diffidently not 8 gage
I've had mine about a year and it's still gong strong. It's easy to use, light weight, sturdy,the display is very easy to read, and the battery life is GREAT. It's provided fantastic service and although I've upgraded to the iPod, it's still in the family and working as well as the day I got it.
Don't get ripped off by Best Buy or Circuit City trying to sell you Monster Cables. I have 2 of these cables and they work great. I didn't rate them a five-star only because you can get slightly better quality (sturdiness, not picture) HDMI 1.3 cables from Monoprice.com.
These are a good quality CD that works well in a home player, I recommend them for the regular guy.
I have been looking for a way to hook up my ipod to my stereo. This is perfect. Works great.
I bought this card for my Canon S400, as it was listed as one of the accessaries for that camera (got lazy that day). We've taken no more than 200 shots when we started getting image slots marked as &quot;incompatible jpeg format&quot; all over.I went on the SimpleTech webpage. One can't just send an email to them--one has to fill out a form and give out home phone# etc, and the FAQ (which one has to dig for) doesn't seem to have an answer.I've thrown out the package, so I guess I can't return it. How annoying.I will never buy another SimpleTech product again.
These earphones come with 3 different sized earpieces. I used the smallest sized one, but when one of the earpieces fell off, i was forced to use the bigger earpiece, which was very uncomfortable. On top of that, after 6 months of using the earphones, the right side decided to stop working on me, so i had to throw them out. The reason i bought ANOTHER one of these earphones is because of the great bass and sound quality. With the right earpiece, it fits snug in your ear, and you get this really soft, but lively sound. Would buy again.
The radio works just as advertised. The alarm is loud enough and I like the blue back light that is normally off.Easy to set up, the antenna is a bit obtrusive, however I pointed it down and set the radio at the back of a dresser and so it is hidden by the dresser.
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!
Purchased as a gift for my husband's birthday. He has enjoyed using it daily. It has more features than other players we had priced that were more expensive.
The devil is in the details. The unit works as advertised, but the "lock ups" are something I've never encountered before. I have a built-in unit in my car, and it has never locked. My 600T locked so severely once, I couldn't even turn it off or reset. That brings up customer service. I called twice, and my wife called twice, and neither of us could understand what the reps were trying to say. Offshore CS is NOT OK if the reps don't speak the language of the customer - or vice versa. Also be aware that this unit is officially "not a current offering." Wonder when the support will stop? The unit came without a manual, so if you want instructions to take with you, be prepared to print out 140 or so pages. All in all - not impressed with Magellan. The good news is the price has been reduced by 2/3.
I received this product fast and the product is new and of good condition. I will be happy to do business with this seller if possible. Thanks.
Modem functioned fine for about 10 months; eventually it required daily reboots until it completely failed (would not even attempt to sync w/ cable company). Tech Support / RMA process is poor, requires 2 different calls with almost non-english speaking reps. Replacement also failed and I wonder if they even replaced it or did a bad job of repairing it. In the meantime I have been using a Motorola that functions flawlessly. Please note that DLink has a POOR rating with the the Better Business Bureau. (www.bbb.org).
I honestly could not tell the difference between developed pictures and the ones that the S820 can print! Great use of ink. Lots of features for not a lot of money.
I bought one of these to go with an underwater housing I got cheap from Amazon.uk It works great, the movie on it is 640x480 with something like 30fps. Looks like normal camcorder footage and plays great on the cable linked to my tv. Get a 4 gig SDHC card too and you can have up to an hour of top quality video footage (if the battery can last that long?).
This is really a great little adition to your Nikon rig. If compatible works like magic and open a new door to your photography.You can be in your own shots and it's a must in long exposure time or macro photographyThe price is a steal. A must have
My IPOD fits into this carrying case just beautifully and has plenty of room to get to all the necessary parts. Fits nicely into my carry on luggage also. Would recommend.
This is a nice pick for a low cost quality mp3 player.I like the sd card addition(fits like a micro classic 8 track..lol) and the velvet smooth feel..The user changable battery is a key for me..(Don't like expensive disposable players with built in batteries)..Fm radio is clear..Clear overall sound..Black Suade Smooth....What I didn't like..UPS packing was Banged and jacked up..The box truly looked as if it had fallen out of the UPS truck and ran over before it was left in my garrage...Glad the air bubbles(one out of 2 still inflated) were packed along with the player..(Not blaming Amazon).Even after all that ,,the player is Just Smooth...
**NOTE** This will technically only add three ADDITIONAL USB ports (1 of your current USB ports is taken up by the hub itself). Just something to keep in mind.If you use a laptop you may find yourself short on USB ports and in need of a way to connect all of your additional peripherals. I only had 2 USB ports and was stuck having to choose between plugging in a mouse and a headset, or my cooling fan and the mouse. I couldn't plug in all 3 devices at once and so I started looking for a way to expand my USB ports.I came across this hub and decided to go with it based on its affordable price and overall high reviews. I could not be more happy with my purchase. The hub is simple to use, no discs to install, nothing to update or configure. All you do is plug it in and connect your devices and your computer will automatically recognize them. The hub is actually quite small and will take up very little room if left out on the desk (it's about the length of a credit card).If you are searching for an easy way to to add a few ports to your system then this product is exactly what you need.
Just what I needed but I wish you could add more sleeves so I give 4 stars for not being able to add more sleeves.
I received this today.This unit does not charge ipod touch second generation as claimed. I will be returning it shortly.
I am using this xD card with an Olympus camera. Using this card will allow me to use all of the features available.
Does not even work a little bit. I should have just set 100 bucks on fire. This is typical garbage Sirius hardware. How can they have such good content and such inferior equipment? I can't wait for the merger so I can buy some real gear. Stay away from this product!
I have been wanting a Zune vs Ipod for a while but couldn't decide between the two and the thoughts of dropping that kind of cash on myself especially at Christmas was tough. Thanks to a great after Thanksgiving sale on Amazon, my decision was made to get the Zune and I have NO REGRETS! My friends with Ipods want my Zune! The screen is bigger and clearer and I get radio too! I can easily download my own CDs and from any site easily-not just Itunes store! And the Zune marketplace is easy to use too! My Zune has a cool protective cover(and the brown makes it unique) and has been dropped a bit...the ipods are more fragile looking and get smudges and scratched too easy! The 30gb holds 7000 songs...I download all the time and haven't touched the max. I love my Zune and recommend to anyone trying to decide between the two!
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.
These headphones slap like no other.. They sound wonderful... THE BASS IS AMAZING.. its like as if you are sittin inside a car with woofers...these will massage your ears for sure.. they SLAP. I think the way its designed can be a lot better.. I dont like the little clip on the top, looks like it can break, but i havent had any problems yet, I mean take care of these headphones and it will take care of the need for music demanded by your ears. Just take care of these, dont be too rough with em, they sound amazing! COP EM.
...About the printer: setup was easy. Software installation went ok, but there was a little confusion on the print quality test pages. I got several test pages spit out at me before I realized what I was supposed to click. A note on my choice: I was not going to buy another ink jet printer period! The price and print quality changed my mind. It looks like laser quality output with decent print speed (I use typing paper and the color printing looks good). My only minor complaint is that the power pack is too large to fit on most surge power strips without covering the adjacent socket. I wish HP would take this into consideration. You cannot go wrong for the money on this one. I really like this printer a lot. I'll update this review after I use the printer more.
So far this device is superior to its apple counterpart and most others on the market for a video / audio dock. I did a lot of research and stayed with this one as it is RF meaning the remote can go through walls. The griffin dock is what I keep in the bedroom - nice dock - remote and navigation kind of suck.
This is my first digital recorder and I'm really impressed with how much of an advance this is from my old tape dictaphone. Naturally, there's the added convenience of being able to record much more, but what I'm particularly appreciating is the sheer quality of the pick up, the ability to organize recordings into any of five folders, and a very neat on/off slide switch that eliminates the kind of problems I have with other gadgets of getting turned on accidentally in my bag and running low on battery.My recorder has now had an extended workout at a three day conference, numerous interviews by phone and in person, and a couple of lectures and meetings. In every case, it has performed extremely well, picking up all of the sound that I wanted and eliminating much of what I didn't.When I researched recorders, I was surprised to find that many either don't offer an easy import solution to PC or don't hold files in a common audio format; this recorder allows files to be pulled down in seconds (in Windows Media WMA format) - either via bundled software or by just acting as an additional hard drive. For me that was essential and led my choice.
I was looking for a simple, easy to use product that could convert VHS tapes and footage directly from an old camera onto my MacBook and I stumbled upon this product. After weeks of research, and trying a cheaper and much more inefficient product on a PC, I decided to buy this product. When it arrived I took it out of the box, hooked up the cables, and it works like a dream. Now I can directly import footage into iMovie and there is no need for other software or even a power cord - since it is powered by the Firewire port on my MacBook. This is a great, no-nonsense product from a company that has a long history of producing the industry standard in recording and converting footage. I strongly suggest purchasing this product.
The converter works fine, we use it in a very specific environment: Win 7, FreeScale Codewarrior and a microcontroller board Adapt9S12C32 MCU from Technological Arts.
The Camera set up easy within my own network..... However it took some help to actually find my video over the internet. It looks really great once you find it over the internet. And you can log into this camera over the internet to make changes remotely to it. There is no need to use any of the paid modes to view it over the internet. Its just a matter of figuring out what the URL is for your own camera web page. This is not as easy at it would seem. But once you find and put it in your favorites its a really cool camera. I am planning on putting it on line when I am away from home. I have experimented with putting a digital read out thermometer in the view of camera so now I can read what the current temperature is in my house. The resolution with proper lighting is clear enough to easily read the numbers.This is really satisfying when away for longer times and pays for itself with the peace of mind I know that the home heating is maintaining house at the low temperature setting I chose in order to save energy. I also put an old analog hands style electric (not battery) clock in the view. The analog clock should read the current time...If the time lags I can tell that the power was off for the amount of time the clock is lagging in time. I also see the second hand sweeping so I can see the updating take place. Video updates every 1/2 second. I was also considering using the audio as a way of hearing if my home burglar alarm was actuated via A special lamp that would then trigger the email to send an alert!. Or I could set the clock and thermometer on wall next to my home burglars systems control panel and actually see if all the windows and doors are shut! With some imagination this camera is fun and Useful. I also run the Camera power thru a simple timer like the ones for Lamps this way it power cycles once a day to rest the camera. I have not found this to be needed but it helps knowing if camera did lock up it would be reset after 24 hours. If Linksys would really have documented this camera on the CD manual in more detail it would be a perfect camera (not well documented). You really need some tech experience to get it all up and running. It is not plug and play. I can foresee the next generation having servo motors in the base so one could pan and scan over the internet. I would buy another one like it if I had the need to monitor another location. I am very happy with it!
i looked for the best 4.1 speaker system for around $100 and these are them! the sub is very powerful, and total wattage is 140. blows away your stock speakers. the satilites are surprisingly small, only 2"x2"x8". they provide all the highs and a majority of the mids. the sub does its job well for deep clear bass. the speaker cords are plenty long to position those speakers all around. the remote is also a great touch with several options avaliable right where you want it. a definite solidly built system by altec lansing.
Item as good as described. Excellent saler. Recommend and want to do business again in the future. 5 stars grade
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.
works great with astrisk if you need to analog line ext this is the cheap way to go only tok 10 min to setup and now i have 2 analog lines for my ip pbx setup for fax and alarm system
I take the unit off the bike every time I stop(I don't trust the locking screw).One time I did not fully secure the GPS into the cradle.While going down the road at 50+ miles per hour it flew off.I thought great there's $600 down the drain.I circled back and picked up the device.It was banged up in a few places (the corners were completely scuffed).I turned it on and it WORKED!I have fully tested it and everything works (it's now 15+ days since the incident).All-in-all a good GPS for those of us who are a little rough on our hardware.
I've had it for about 6 months...no problems at all, other than the fact that the cap broke because it's made of cheap plastic (scotch tape is holding it together). It's a bit bulky, and you can't plug in another USB device when it's plugged in, but no reason not to buy it. No regrets.
I feel a bit of a fool, because how do you get this thing stuck in your ear? But it happened to me, and it wasn't as if I did anything extraordinarily stupid. I read the instruction booklet, and I stuck the earphones in my ears. That's all I basically did.I attached one of the smaller cushiony sleeves to each side of the earphones. They were really comfy--slid right into my ear, felt just right--like they were positioned the way they were supposed to be. Then one time when I was trying to remove the earphone from one side, the plastic sleeve detached from the earphone and stuck in my ear. I couldn't get it out by myself, so off to the ER I went. The ER doctor said it got really stuck in there.I try to think back and wonder what I possibly did wrong that could have contributed to the ER visit, and I still come back to, "I put them in my ears. I positioned them so they were comfortable and worked well. That's all I did." Seriously, it isn't rocket science. The sleeves were attached snugly to the earphone body, and yet one of them still came off inside my ear. If it can happen to me, it can happen to someone else.Other than the trip to the ER, these earphones worked fine. The short time I had them, they really isolated outside sound well, and the sound was great. I wish they'd work out for me, but understandably, I am leery of in-ear headphones right now--at least ones with removable sleeves that *might* slip off inside your ear canal.
Product was well received by the person it was given to. They have enjoyed it very much.
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.
This USB mic has decent noise cancelation & high sensitivity. If you don't want a mic that you need to have sitting 5" infront of you, this Logitech works great. I keep it behind my monitor so there's no wire tangle & it picks up my voice with no problem and I can speak softer than normal.The only downside is that it is a USB mic. So if you wanted to connect it directly with a higher end sound card... well I don't think you can. But if you have a higher end sound card, I'd think about getting a higher end microphone to match. Also, it comes with instructions, but as most people throw them away, there may be just a touch of difficulty getting it to work with some audio applications.I bought this mic to replace my junky Plantronics .Audio Desktop Mic. I would also highly recommend this microphone over the Koss M-18.
I purchased these ear buds about 5-6 months ago (honestly it was because i needed to get an order to $25 for free shipping) and i was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality. These buds have a fairly rich bass and are above average with higher ranges. For $5 you really can't go wrong with theses on a strictly sound basis. They seem to be pretty durable as well. I haven't really beat on them too bad, but nonetheless they are holding up nicely.My only complaint about these buds is how they fit in my ears. I'm not sure if it's a personal thing, but for some reason these either keep sliding out of my ears, or they begin to hurt my ears after extended use. I have never really had much luck with any type of in ear buds, so i shouldn't have assumed these would be any different, but interchangeable tips would have been nice.Overall, for $5 i would say go for it. Don't expect them to be perfect, but they are a good quality and a great value.
Before buying this camera (my first digital camera), I consulted with my friends who have been using various digital cameras for months, if not years. I hesitated on buying Digimax 240 due to horrible comments made by the Amazon.com folks below. Also, I saw how much people raved about Canon A40 in Amazon.com. So I was strongly leaning toward buying a Canon A40 which also has 2.0 M Pixels. Then, I decided to take a chance after seeing sample photos taken by Digimax 240 from the potential sellers who took time to share their photos with me. (My sample photos from Digimax 240: http://photos.yahoo.com/brianmustbecrazy) In the end, I was able to pay less than half of what Canon A40 would have cost.2-M Pixles from Digimax 240 is more than sufficient for photo sizes of 4 X 6 or 5 X 7 as it gives superb photo quality & sharpness. I find that it is good enough for larger photo sizes as well when the best performance settings are chosen when taking shots.I see that a lot of people complained about the short battery life. But I conclude the reason is that Digimax 240 operates on 2 AA batteries whereas most other 2 MP digital cameras need 4 AA batteries. It is a trade-off because 2 AA batteries give you shorter life, but 4-battery-operated cameras look and feel funny (also bulky and heavier) because they have to house 4 AA batteries. Digimax 240 has an attractive shape without any funny contour since it only houses two AA batteries - makes it easier to pack and carry. Also, see my comment on rechargeable batteries at the bottom.Here are good and bad of my Digimax 240.Very good: Excellent photo quality, sharpness / Ergonomics & easiness of camera operation / Easy to follow manual / Light weight-wise / Comes with a quality pouch / Solid construction / Easy software installation / Different settings for different weather situation - cloudy, sunny, sunset and more / Different settings for fineness and sharpness - 1200 X 1600, 600 X 800 and more. This allows you to control the size of the file - sometimes you don't want the photo to be too big in file size. / Automatically (but also manually) able to change the level of light exposure (separate feature from the aforementioned weather settings) - this helps you to get quality photos in darker and brighter environment. Usually the camera will automatically adjust the settings according to different environment, but you can do it manually as well, over-riding the automatic settings. Being able to manually adjust the weather and light exposure really made improvement in my photo outputs in extreme conditions.Good: Flash reload time / Flash power - could be stronger as the flash recommended range in dark indoor space is about 8 feet. But then, this is what the photo-editors are for. Also, talking to and seeing photos from many friends with fancy digital cameras, I found out that shooting, focusing and getting quality photo product in darker environment is a challenge for any digital camera. In other words, conventional film camera is still the way to go for photos in darker settings.Bad: Fairly short battery life - but my friends with other digital camera brands told me that they can't really use theirs without rechargeable batteries and AC adaptor... Besides, the manual strongly recommends using AC adaptor when connecting to PC, where the batteries really get used up. I recommend NiMH type rechargeable batteries and an AC adaptor - I bought them and they work very well. With the first two AA size rechargeable batteries I have shot close to 100 shots with flash and I still didn't have to recharge the batteries.
I have had the Crosley 73 in Oak for about 3 years. Love it - the tone quality is great - does everything I want and in such an attractive functional piece of furnishing. Always gets compliments and always being ask where did I get it. Looking for a cabinet for it now. Glad I purchased.
I researched MP3 players for quite a while before buying this one. Glad I waited. The sound is great, the radio reception is good, I don't really have a need for the voice capabilities. Installing the packaged software was easy and I've had no problems using it. The only drawback that I have noticed is that it is VERY, VERY difficult to get the Smartmedia Card out once you have inserted it into the player (but I guess that's better than having it fall out and losing it). Looking forward to the availability of the wired remote. A belt clip would be a great idea as well.
I've had this camera for a little over a month now. It is my third digital (following a Fuji FinePix 1400 and the FinePix S602Z - which I still take along for size and the super macro abilities) and my 3rd Canon (having started with an AE-1 and then the EOS A2). Having a nice arsenal of EOS lenses, the introduction of this camera made this purchase a no-brainer. I love, love, love it! Do spend the extra $ and get the SanDisk Ultra II 512 Mb memory card. Once you use this speedy memory, there will be no going back!
I ordered the 2GB expecting to get 2 gigs on the memeory card. The card is actually 1 gig. I'm very disappointed in the product. I will never order this brand again.
Cd player lasted three weeks, then only displayed a &quot;no disc&quot; message after several days of deteriorating performance.
I like these better then the other inline fuse because they are well covered and easy to replace and tell if they are blown.
I've had a Hitachi VM-5200A for a while and it was boring not geting outside because i had some great ideas. Now i fanilly can do that!Pros:Long battery lifeCan charge while in useCons:Won't stay in camera(probally just mine
I am having the same problems getting the Barbie Girl MP3 software to function properly and work as advertised. I have no problem loading music on it. But trying to get the website registration software to work has been an absolute failure. It is a huge disappointment as a child's Christmas present. Its main function is supposed to be as a key code to unlock Barbie Girl website special features. Tech support for Mattel just hangs up on you because they are "experiencing a high volume of calls" all week and weekend. I bet they are. Amazon just referred me to another number, apparently for Broderbund software support, and they are closed on the weekend!I, too, am no computer idiot and my computer meets the specs. This is absolutely not worth any amount of money with these glitches and no tech support. This is all my daughter wanted for Christmas. What a mess.
High quality prints and fast but the best thing as per review I read in PCworld it had the lowest cost per page for prints. All inks are seperate cartridges so just be cause you run out of magenta you do not have to replace yellow and cyan.
I bought one of these for around $10 when Circuit City was closing. I've had it for over a year and I love it. It surprises me how long it lasts. I can fully charge my iPhone at least twice on one charge. After that I usually will go ahead and recharge the APC so I'm not sure how much longer it would last. It's very lightweight and I carry it with me in my purse. I use my iPhone constantly and don't want to be caught with a dead or low battery with no way to charge it so this is great!
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!
I was pretty skeptical about this product when I first ordered it, but decided to try it anyway. I had recently read online that an XBox wastes around $17/year a receiver around $35/year and a subwoofer more like $50!I got this, plugged the TV (42" LCD) into the sensed plug, the DVR into an always on plug and everything else into one of the slave plugs since I'm probably not going to watch a DVD or play XBox without the TV on. There is no unusual delay between when I hit the power button on the remote and when the TV and everything else turns on, its all pretty much instant, if I hadn't been so excited about getting this my wife wouldn't even know about it!(not that she really cared anyway) The layout of the plugs is nice, with 4 widely spaced plugs for transformer packs and all the grounds facing outward. I didn't have to fiddle with it at all, but there's an adjuster on the side if its not sensitive enough. I don't have any hard numbers for savings, but at least I feel like I'm doing my small part.My only complaint, however small it may be, is that the wall plug from this is angled for some reason. This might not be a problem with vertical wall receptacles, but mine are horizontal in the baseboard, so it sticks up and puts some strain on the whole plug and cord system and just generally annoys me. I would definitely recommend this and would would love to see some numbers before and after.
This print server adapter works well with today servers but not with legacy servers. I first installed this adapter on a fairly new HP laserjet printer because the internal HP JetDirect Card did not work. The printer was able to print from the network from a newer server running Windows 2003 Server but would not print from a legacy HP server which I'm ashamed to say is running a DOS-based application. Keeping my fingers crossed, that legacy server will be decommissioned within a couple of months. I have decided to keep the print server adapter anyway just in case I could use it for a different project. Price was very competitive and shipping was fast.
This is a sub par product. I have had a number of issues with this product. First off the sound ends up lagging a little bit so that it doesn't sync with the image on the screen. It doesn't appear that most people have had this issue so maybe it doesn't happen to everyone. I appears as if though this happens way worse when I'm watching cable as opposed to netflix on my ps3. I have also noticed that I do get 5.1 surround sound from my ps3, but can only get multichannel sound from my cable, but this may just be an issue with the receiver that I av receiver. However, the most annoying problem I have with this is that the coaxial part of the converter does not receive the coaxial chord well at all. As a result it often cuts out and I have to play around with the chord/converter to get it to work. Sometimes I can get to work for weeks at a time, but other times it will cut in and out every few minutes.Due primarily to this issue I myself will probably end up buying a different converter so that I can enjoy my home theater without the annoying interruptions.
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.
I love the garmin. The same day I got it it went on the bike. You do not need any kind of voice directions on the bike due to great screen with advanced instructions. On the included car mount, it talks great! It has elevation figures and it gets signal from the satelite right away. I am really happy with the unit, it's also super sturdy (it looks like it would do fine if it's dropped). The only thing I can think of that would make it better, it every time you have to navigate somewhere it asks if you want to go somewhere in your state. This gets kind of old and I would it rather assume I am going somewhere in the state, if not I should have a key to say diff state! But this is a super small thinkg! Buy with assurance and enjoy!
Is the price right for something that doesn't work well? Probably not. The Macally Portable Goose Neck USB video met the physical demands of the counter top our Mac sits on, but that's about all. We've used it twice (tried to use it twice). Finding the button, or combination of buttons, to actually send video has eluded both my wife and I. We think this product is a turkey.
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.
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.
Let's be clear- these are incredibly comfortable headphones that sound great.Problem is they fall apart after about two weeks of use.The first time I thought it was a fluke, and I bought another pair, then another. On all three the insulation turned to jelly after a couple weeks and exposed the bare wires... I've returned them all because they're still under warranty, but Sony needs to scrap the existing stock and get these manufactured with proper wire insulation.
This product did everything it said it would and well. It was simple to set up, with no drivers or anything else to install. I used a Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard combo connected to a windows pc and a linux box.
Great device for transporting your Camera. Has dividers which can be moved around, which are cushioned, to neatly organize your camera and lenses. Very easy to carry and good looking.I'm glad i chose this backpack for my camera.
... Right outta the box it I was up and running in less than five minutes after having set up my network and cable modem. I have a desktop and laptop hooked to the router...The router though lets me transfer data between the two networked computers at blazing speeds. 700 megs in about 5 minutes. This is mainly due to a 300 P2 laptop hooked to a Belkin network card in a PCMCIA slot which is not as fast as my PCI based desktop NIC. The laptop's HD has sub-standard read and write speeds. Setup with the router was easy and considering I knew nothing about networking beforehand it was a plus.All in all this router is in the economy price range and it works well providing your ISP is up to speed. I've never been disconnected from the cable except during Hurricane Lili...and that was for about 12 hours because of power lines down.
This is one of the coolest things I have purchased in a while. Does a great job at a great price.
I purchased version HP-S5033 from Sam's club. It looked like a nice TV with sleek design and the necssary PC connections that I was looking for.I connected the power and the cable. The images were really nice. We thought we did the right choice. My family watched the TV for less than 2 hours... And then we heard a "click" sound after which the screen turned into something worse than the dual passive laptop displays of 10 years ago. For those of you who don't know what they are, you really have to get closer to the screen to be able to see. We called Samsung and they weren't sure what happened. They told us that if someone does not contact in the next 5 days, we should give them another call. This is obviously not acceptable: I am buying a brand new TV which cost thousands of dollars and yet I will be was told to wait for some repair service within a week. I had to return the TV to Sam's club the next day. This is the end of the story. Draw your own conclusions. Good luck.Haldun Unalmis
I bought 1 for my 13 yr old grandson. He may not get it. Love the small size and the little custom pouch has belt loop.I am shopping for more, for auto clove box.(perfect for accident photo). Also my other grandchildren and my nephew who drives otr long haul truck. Takes very nice pictures. Only negative for me is the slow flash recharge,P.S.our other digital cameras are 2 Olympus 740 ultra zoom, 1 of them I have added a 3x converter on it.
I had my first set of the MDR-EX71 headphones for two years. They are awesome for the office: great sound, great bass, no annoying co-worker noise. A while back I decided to try out some other headphones so I bought some pretty nicely reviewed over the ear headphones, the Sony MDR-V6's. They set me back almost $100. I realize they are monitor headphones, so they are flat, but even with equalizers, I could not get a nice sound that I liked out the MDR-V6's. After a few weeks fighting with the MDR-V6 headphones, I decided to go back to my MDR-EX71 headphones, and was blown away. The MDR-EX71's sound awesome, right out of the box, no equalizer's necessary. So awesome, I ended up buying a second pair for when my original pair breaks (which hasn't happened yet, going on 3 years).My co-worker has some of those Bose over the ear headphones, that he simply loves. He let me try them out, and I thought they sucked. He spent $150 for his headphones, I spent $20 for mine, and I think mine sound better.I love the bass response on these things. These things allow you to hear some of that really really deep bass (they're stuck in your ear, right?) that most over the ear headphones simply cannot reproduce, at least for this price. I think you'd have to spend much, much more to get the same range out of an over the ear headphone. Hands down, these are some of my favorite headphones.
The tripod works well. It is a bit shaky at times, and it does feel a bit cheap at times, but I still like it. I also love the quick release. I always hated having my slr being screwed onto a tripod that could tip over at any time from my being clumsy. The size is very compact and light. The only thing I wish about this product was that it came with a case. All in all, it is a good product for the price.
I crushed the charger that came with my garmin nuvi 260 and a with regular micro USB cable and USB car charger the GPS thought it was plugged into a computer so I gave in and paid the $20 for this. It's essentially the same thing that came with my GPS so I'm very satisfied.
We bought two of these. Worked fine for 3 months and then battery's went bad. There are no replacement battery's obtainable per customer service. These things are spin offs of "EMERSON" products. You've probably seen them in stores. Emerson is the bottom of the food chain in electronics. Save your money, invest in a brand name. Don't buy one of these to be thrown out and your kids disappointed in only a few months. And Oh yes, lets go back to customer service for a minute. Try emailing customer service with the email given in the owners manual. It comes back as "No such address". Phone number.......... "the toll free number you dialed is disconnected..... no further number is available"....... RIP OFF!
I'm very happy with my choice in Koss. the sound is very good, the fit is adjustable and I often wear the phones for hours on end. I let a coworker try them when I first started using the head phones. as soon as he took them off, he ordered a set for himself. I'm part of the cult that Koss has with this headset. I love them and do not have to worry about breaking them, because Koss has a lifetime warranty. that good, I will have the phones for life......
I did a lot of debating between buying this or one of those lomography fisheyes. the lomography fisheye (and fisheye 2) is cheaper, but since i already had a 35mm setup, i wanted to be able to keep everything in one process and make use of my existing gear. i'm really glad i went this route. this adapter delivers exactly what it claims to. you screw it onto your lens and suddenly everything is distorted and funny. with my 28mm lens, the image is perfect circle surrounded by the barrel of the lens. with my 50mm, the image is still very wide and distorted, but takes up a full frame. so really, you have two modes, fisheye and wide angle. maybe the quality isn't professional. i wouldn't know, i shoot for fun and i've had a ton of it with this lens. there are a couple of minor downsides for me. one is that the combination of the adapter and another lens results in a rather long heavy unit attached to the front of the camera. the other is that in fisheye mode, it's hard to see my light meter in the viewfinder. neither are a huge deal. i have some examples up on picasa. not sure if links are allowed: [...]
I purchased Linksys Wireless Router to work with my two PC's and XBox 360. And results are exactly what I expected from Linksys. I would recommend this for it's easy to use setup and price.
I returned this camera after 1 week for several reasons:1) It takes blurry pictures. About 85 percent of the pictures I took were blurry. I have a steady hand. I took pictures in a variety of lighting conditions, both inside and outside.2) The Kodak software is so buggy! Argh. It makes me angry. I had to uninstall it.3) No view finder. I knew this going in, but still found it annoying.4) I also got the digital frame in a package deal. It sucks too! There is no random feature so when you turn it on you have to see the same pictures, in exactly the same order over and over again.Plus, Best Buy charged me 33.00 as an open box fee just to return this junk. Sigh.
As an airshow photographer, I cannot express the value of having two batteries working at once for you (so you don't have to swap batteries at a potentially critical moment). I've had my grip for a little while now, and it's served me very well. It fit very securely to my camera, the buttons work fine, and the added grip area/battery power are wonderful to have. It's the same mold as the canon-label grip at less than half the price... what's not to love?
After reading the reviews for this item I thought the day bag part of this bag was going to be tiny. I ordered the bag anyway, and I'm glad I did. The camera part of the bag fits my Nikon SLR and all its accessories, except for a compact tripod which i stick into one of the side pockets. The day bag portion is surprisingly sufficient. I travel through Europe alot and there is plenty of room for my travel guide, map, sunglass case, ipod, and wallet. A bottle of water fits in the other side pocket too.If you are looking to carry more than that you should look into a hiking backpack. I'm happy with my purchase.
i love this product. i mean it goes it can fit in my camera and also in my mp3 player and cell phone.
This Rotatrim replaced the same unit (which fell of a very high shelf and was damaged). This tool does exactly what it's designed for, an excellent product. Not for a second did I consider a different brand. Sorry to blow the money but worth every penny. I've dealt with the company for parts and they're very responsive.
It is almost sheer genius honestly. Take the biggest selling MP3 player, the i-pod and identify and correct the biggest complaint (the battery shelf life and the fact that it is irreplaceable) Produce a smart little machine at a better price with quality sound. Then screw the software so incredibly to make the machine un-useable - at least if you value your sanity!I came to Creative after dealing with Apple's contemptuous customer service, how they get away with treating their customers like excrement is beyond me. So I tried this machine (not from Amazon I hasten to add).The problem with this stems from the fact that the machine will not allow you to store 2 tracks with the same name. So if you have a live CD of an artist you like and already have studio versions of some of the songs when you try to transfer them it gives you the choice to over-ride the first version or cancel importing the second version. Now, even if you have the same track recorded BY DIFFERENT ARTISTS it will NOT allow you to import without first altering the name of the track!!! Then you have to go through the painstaking and time consuming task of deleting all the tracks from that particular CD from the machine and from the computer. Then re-import them to the computer after amending the title of the offending tracks - only then you can put them into your machine. The result, it has just taken over 3 hours to get 3 CD's uploaded into the machine because just 2 titles (from 75) were already on the machine by different artists.There is a benefit to this, as while you waste your time with this process, you can quickly come onto [...] and give it one star warning customers of this joke software.It seems abundantly clear that Creative have no desire to increase their share of the MP3 market, so grant them their wish and shop for an alternative.
These are the only ear phones that my wife and i use. I have been using this style for about 8 years now. They have great sound, and you can't beat the price. The earbuds sit very confortable in your ear, and the cord is plenty long enough for an ipod to sit in your pocket.
I've had mine for over 6 months now. Great product overall. Great reproduction of sounds & music, and for the bass enthusiasts it will handle and produce good bass as well. Nice thing is they are very durable. My two small children that have put these things through the ringer and they are still working fine. The cords plug in to each side, so if they're tugged on hard enough it just unplugs rather than ripping out. Also nice is a 3m length thick cord, also included is a 1/4" adapter.My one gripe as others have complained about is they don't fit completely over your ears, so you wear them for an hour or so and then you have to take them off and massage your ears a bit and stretch out the headphones to make it so it doesn't put as much pressure on your head, which works to some degree. For nightly game play and watching a movie they are fine. They wouldn't be comfortable for 8 hours a day though as they do tire on your ears. When I first got them I noticed this more than lately, so either I've gotten used to it or they've loosened up some, not sure which.Also as others have mentioned these will not block out ambient sound, personally I prefer this but others may not. So to sum up:Pros:Stylish & lighweightGood sound reproductionDecent bassDetachable cordBuilt rugged and can take some abuseCons:Will tire on your ear after some timeNeutral:Best suited for computer / home theater.Too big to use as walkman, ear buds more suited for thatDoes not block out ambient soundsCord plugs into both sides instead of just one
Given to our son at Christmas because they recently moved to Maui and are now regulars at the beach and using the iphone was not always easy.....with all the sand and water etc, so working he comments it is working out well. Also bought the camera waterproof case which is s a liitle bigger and holds their mini video camera and some ID and is also waterproof so great choices... GO Amazon!
Bright House Networks Cable TV Service wanted 57 bucks for this little BAD BOY, I don't think so!!! 12 bucks and it works GREAT!
We have purchase several and as long as you wish to take out door pictures and just download them, It is ok but if you want a WEB CAM.......... Don't purchase this product. It does not work and only sometimes can you get the programs to load. Very hard to do in Windows XP! Your computer will not reconize the camera!!! EVER!!! Tech support will not respond to you! You must call long distance to get any help! I will not purchase another AIPTEK product.
Well not too much to ask for, the spool was a continuous 100 feet with no breaks. Good quality sound is coming from the speakers given it is 50 feet from the source. Great price in comparison to other companies.
Easy to install with all hardware included. Only thing you need to watch for is adjusting the direction once installed. The only way to do this is by un-tightening a screw. Would be nice if you can just pivot like a goose-neck. Otherwise, great product!
Received the unit today and had it set up in under 5 minutes. I have it hooked up to my satellite (in basement) and it transmits to the bedroom TV which is upstairs. No problem going through furnace vents or floor/walls. At first I was skeptical about the picture quality I'd receive since my satellite is hooked up via s-video to my TV and since this unit doesn't have an s-video in/out, I was expecting poor quality. Instead, the picture looks crisp and the satellite on-screen menu looks crisp as well. My bedroom TV is a 21" LCD and it looks awesome. Sound is great. Had no problem using the IR gizmo with my satellite remote control -> all functions worked and the response time was great. Highly recommend this product!
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.
I've this printer for about 4 months now. I love it. I also have an HP880c for our regular everyday printing. We also use that printer for pictures, but the clarity and ease of use is nothing compared to the HP PhotoSmart 100. At my cousins baptism we printed pictures from 3 different digital camera's (Canon, Sony, and Fuji). Everyone was impressed with the ease of use, how quick it printed and how good the pictures look.It only prints wallet, 3x5 and 4x6 pictures, however, we really don't print many 5x7's or larger. If we do I just use our other printer.If you have a digital camera this is a great printer to go along with it. Shop around and you can find a great price too.
I chose this product for the price. I'm pleased with the product and received it in a timely manner. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs it.
Instead you will receive an HW-173ABB. The advertised model has digital inputs, but the one they ship has only an analog (VGA-style) input.
This case fits my D50 like a glove. It protects it from dust and light bumps. The camera strap feeds through the case holes so you can carry the D50 with the case on.
I did some research on color laser printers in the $400-600 price range. I really didnt see any bad reviews for Konica-Minolta Printers although there are a lot of very unsatisfied HP, Brother and Samsung customers. While I love HP inkjet printers, I have had bad experiences with HP color laser printers and feel that they are slow and often do not print great color depth.I have read some reviews that talk about the Konica-Minolta printers not fusing the toner well, I found out by trial and error that there are 2 switches on the inside of the printer that you must turn to the right position in order to print on paper (instead of envelopes and heavy cardstock) This is why people felt the toner was not fusing well onto the paper.All in all i have had this printer for about 2 weeks now and i absolutely love it. It really prints well. I encourage you to go to the local staples, compusa, etc. and compare prints from different brands. I feel that Konica-Minolta printers always print a little bit better than the other brands.
I just can't let the last review go by without comment, especially given some plain errors in fact.>>On VHS input, it suffers from signal drop, skipping over dropped out audio and video.&lt;&lt;Video tape is far from the archival medium of choice, what with the ease at which the tape or its metallic coating can be affected. The quality of the tape, and thus recording, will deteriorate over time even if obvious damage to the tape cannot be seen by the naked eye. Now, the Philips DVDR985 will skip over dropouts in audio and video - but the cut it makes is clean. I thus have a clean DVD copy of a videotape without having to watch all the defects and glitches in the original tape itself.It would be wise to also ensure that your VCR is in good working order and its heads are clean. But no DVD recorder will be able to bring back video or audio that has become damaged over time.I have recorded several hours from various VHS casettes with very fine results. You won't get a recording that looks like a DVD from a VHS source, but all but the most hard to please users will be more than satisfied.>>Also, be aware that this unit while it will play some DVD recordable formats it doesn't write to, it WON'T play pressed DVD-ROM, e.g. the DVD movies you buy in a store! The video keeps skipping, with no audio.&lt;&lt;... I have been playing all sorts of pre-recorded DVD Video discs,... and all play with remarkable sound and picture quality (of course your TV and sound system will affect performance, but saying it won't play DVD movies from a store is pure BS).It's an excellent player, incorporating the Crystal Clear Pro Progressive-Scan system with a sophisticated Motion Adaptive System (DCDi chip by Faroudja). This is well known to produce superior results. I am far happier with it than my previous highly rated Panasonic RP91K player.>>Also, DVD+R, the write once/read many (WORM) DVD disc format, is only just now coming out, and, the entire DVD+ format is more expensive than the traditional DVD- format used in most other recorders. The DVD+ format was made to capitalize on a market without standards yet, so, don't be pulled into it.&lt;&lt;...Microsoft has just put its backing behind the DVD+RW format so I hardly think that issues of expense or standards will be issues for too much longer. I have already played DVD+RW discs recorded on the DVDR985 on a Panasonic portable, my HP DVD+RW drive, and a standard Pioneer DVD player all with impressive results. ...If there is any DVD standard I'd put money on, it is DVD+RW. ...In addition, this player has an iLink firewire input missing from some other recorders so you can connect digital camcorders. You also get both optical and coaxial digital outputs for digital receivers.To sum up, this is the player to get if you are looking for a DVD Recorder for your home entertainment system. Sure these units are ...[pricy], but most newer technology usually is. This is a great DVD recorder and a superb DVD player. By all means get this most highly recommended item if you can.
This backpack worked perfectly for my needs. My laptop is pretty small, so it fit easily in the back compartment. I loaded the bag down with a bunch of other stuff in the various pockets and was able to find things readily. The one thing I wish it had was a strap you could attach on the front between the two shoulder straps for extra security and comfort.
Great pictures, easy to operate. I have had no problems with blurry pictures - it just takes choosing the right settings, and a little getting used to how it focuses. It even takes nice video. I'm very happy with it, all in all.
I was delighted with the product. It provides a much-needed interface between a Bushnell spotting scope and an older camcorder, which allows me to record things in the scope's field of view during a session.
excellent product and real easy to install,and as a matter of fact I purchased two!
This case is very durable and compact - fits my toshiba portable drive like a charm plus there is an additional pocket which I use for the cable and extra memory cards. Highly recommend this product to store a portable hard drive.
standard financial calculator. I brought it because my financial pro suggested us to buy one. It works pretty well. But I believe professional one will be better.
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..
Like others, I purchased the Sanus VMPL3B wall mount in a package deal with the Sharp 65" LCD TV LC65D64U, as this was recommended by Amazon. This kit by itself will not fit the 65" sharp tv without modification by hand, OR by purchasing an additional adapter kitBLK ADAPT SASVMPL3BAmazon has failed to link the adapter kit on their Sharp LC65D64U page, or include it in the package deal along with the VMPL3B as they really should in my opinion, to avoid customer confusion.The Sanus products themselves I was impressed with. It appears to be well constructed, and both the mount and the adapter packages come with an assortment of very well labeled bolts and washers. (The adapter kit has the correct size bolts for the the 65" sharp). You have the option of low profile or tilting mount bracket, which are both supplied.The instructions cover a few different mounting possibilities, and were easy to follow once you decide if you want the low profile or tilting option.The mount went together easily, and with the adapter kit, fit the Sharp 65" perfectly.
I got my Canon G5 on August through Amazon. In December the LCD has stopped working, and a few days later the Camera completely stopped functioning.At the time I was travelling with my wife to Europe and Canon refused to service the Camera. Apparently you can only get US local service to it (they even don't allow shipping back to the States) and get this - I took this to Amazon customer service which warned me that by taking this Camera outside the United States, &quot;you void the manufacturer's warranty on this item. This could make any future servicing of the item difficult and costly.&quot;Since we are due to get back to the States only in 3 months, and I need a WORKING camera to shoot while on vacation, not when I am home, I had to pay today $350 to fix it and replace the &quot;Optical Unit&quot;.I will never buy a Canon product again.Sony gives you worldwide walk-in warranty, no matter where you are you in the world you go or call a local Sony service center and get your Camera fixed.Now, that Sony offers CF and not just MemoryStick and with the excellent reviews it gets from the user community, there is really no reason to take the risk with Canon. Their Cameras ship with defects and the service is the worst I came across so far
I really like the compact size of the camcorder. I can take any anywhere as I do a lot of hiking. It takes less room than my regular camera.The quality of the video is very good.Easy to use.Sound quality is good.The digital camera quality is not so high.Good enough for downloading into computer but probably not for printing high quality photos.I've taken many digital photos and accept the lower definition.I have to use other camera for high definition.For it's size and price,it is a good buy.After 7 weeks, I have not received my rebate.
What a drag. After having my faithful Palm IIIe for seven or eight years, I finally dropped it and it died. I decided to replace it with the low-end Zire 21, no longer available through Amazon, but I saw it at Office Depot for sixty bucks. I checked out the reviews here AFTER I bought my Palm, and was disconcerted by the large number of negative ratings, but I thought I'd see how it worked for me.At first, I was perfectly happy with it -- I mainly use my Palm for alarms and phone numbers, and the Zire 21 handles those things well. Yeah, the screen is small without a backlight, but I could read it just fine.Unfortunately, even though I've had it just over a month, twice now I've turned it on and it's completely reset itself -- it's lost every bit of data I put on it and acts as if it's a brand-new Palm Pilot. I need to do a HotSync to restore my data, and then reset the time and date. So far this has only happened to me when I'm close to my computer, but if it ever happens when I'm on the road and need the data, I'll be very upset.I'm going to see if it's not too late to return this thing and get something better. Too bad that Palm has not lived up to it's earlier promise.
Works perfect with my motorola walkie talkie. The clamp is a little tricky but once you learn to use it ....it works !!! I'm going to buy extra ones for sure.
Absolutely the best little screen for presenting slideshows and powerpoint presentations quickly and efficiently. Perfect for this photographer to illustrate a class or interested audience.
First the weight. It's awesome. It's so light I don't even know I am carrying it. Second the sound. It's awesome. The Cure never sounded so good. Third, it tapes voices. Yep, it's a tape recorder too. Nothing this cheap does all three. Yea the software isn't the most intuitive but it does a good job & is easy to figure out withinall of ten minutes. Yep, yep, yep. It's a great little thing. Whatever piddling things people complain about, remember, NO ONE can match this price WITH THESE FEATURES. Yep, yep, yep. Buy it.
I ordered the Garmin C530 the Sunday before the 4th of July and saved enough that I chose overnight shipping. Amazon delivered on time and the C530 was so easy to program and use we were able to enjoy it right away. I had looked at GPS units off and on for a couple years and finally decided to buy one. I feel that was an excellent decision and the prices have dropped to the affordable range.I do kind of wish I had purchased the Nuvi 350 because of the smaller size and speaking the street names, but this unit is a pleasure and is so easy to use.Fisrt trip I needed to exit the interstate for a rest stop. Just so happened we could exit but there was no on ramp at that exit to get back on. Garmin took us on some country roads and within short order were guided to the next on ramp and on our way going the right direction on the interstate. Even around town it is nice not to have to look for address numbers and try to find which side of the street is even and which is odd. The C530 says that the destination is .x miles on the right or left and is actually a safety feature in that respect. We are really enjoying the unit and it will be our travel companion when we fly and rent a car on the other end.
I needed this to install an aftermarket radio to my girl's mazda6.But very xpensive at the stores, around 200$, 210$ in some.Then i came to Amazon and saw for this fabulous price( and free shipping)Figures is the very same item they sell you at the store!!!Installation was a breeze, my guy knows his thing, tooke around 20 to 30 minutes total time, and now she can listen to her ipod in her car!!!
When I first tried to use these headphones they sounded absolutely awfull. No bass at all. Then I finally figured out that the ear buds have to be pushed further into your ear for it to work properly. Then they sound pretty good. They are decent headphones for the price.
I work in radio and am a bit picky about my audio. I love these speakers. They're cheap-Supposedly they retail at about $100, but i've never seen them advertised for that. Ever. Shop around. Everyone has a deal on them-just find the best one.The design is lovely, the sound can surround you. The little LEDs illuminate your desk (although you don't really see the one on the big base unit because it's supposed to illuminate the wall behind it or something and it just doesn't work out that way.I have them in red. They come in lots of colors.You can plug them into your computer, your ipod... whatever your little heart desires really.The downside? wires. oh my lord the wires. there are a lot of them. That's a bit of a problem, but you probably have a million other wires on your desk too so what's a few more?
I found this product adequate at best. The reception is often poor and I have to frequently change the frequency to try and maximize on decent sound quality. That being said, it was inexpensive and is adequate for its intended purpose
I have a Velbon tripod with 1/4" male thread, and a Bogen ballhead with 3/8" female thread. This little adapter allowed me to attache the ballhead to the tripod without any problem. The fit is perfect.
For the price this bag is excellent and I would highly recommend it. As has been noted the bag is actually darker in color than appears in the picture which makes the bag look a bit more professional. For such a trim bag it holds suprisingly a large amount of side items such as power cords, IPod, etc. I use my bag for my 13 white MacBook at school and it works great. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good, practical bag for a reasonable price.
No reason to pay more for HDMI cables. Can't believe the prices still being charged in stores. I've never had a problem with cheaper cables sold on Amazon! Save your money.
I have read many comments, all that I could find online actually. For the ...price after the rebate this is a great digital camcorder. What I read online in all user comments are:1) Sharp doesnt support data transfer to a PC via IEEE1394. It only supports data transfer to other devices via IEEE1394. From what I read it will only work on Windows XP because it will auto detect it. Be sure you install the INF file from the CD so Windows XP knows what it is.2) Apparently TDK tapes have a film that can ruin or atleast dirty the tape heads. (I use Sony tapes and it is fine)3) A video capture program is a must for optimal quality of video transferred to your PC.First I tried Windows Movie Maker (Included with OS). The quality... [was very poor]. I tried different modes of capturing. I then used Adobe Premier 6 or 6.5 and I was amazed! It looked great! Were not talking DVD quality here. (Read about MiniDV resolutions and quality online)To sum up... This is a very cool digital camcorder if you have Windows XP(with an IEEE1394 port), a good digital capture program like Adobe Premier (not Windows movie maker), you dont use TDK MiniDV cassettes and you get the rebate BEFORE it expires! Read the rebate carefully!
This is the best answering machine I have ever owned so far. Digital is the way to go. It doesn't lose messages like a tape machine does and you don't have to replace annoying tapes. I definitely like the day, date and time recording of each message.
One of the best portable navigator I've come across. Very accurate but US maps is not up to date for some local roads. I might need to pay for an update??? A bit slow to connect to the satellites compared to the TomTom 910. I have both devices and would use more often the TomTom if it was not for its size and lousy mounting contraption. The only test with the Nuvi 370 in Europe was done in Paris and it was doing OK but did not shine. The European map seems to have much less details or not up to date. I am not sure if it is worth the $200 extra to have the european maps, may be the Nuvi 350 is a better deal.
Mostly I love my new iBook. I have had a few connection error message problems which my ISP and Apple repair person cannot figure out. Still happens once in awhile. I am still learning and can't blame the machine. It is very fast even though I have a slow dialup connection. I tried a web accelerator and it didn't make much difference. That's how fast it is. Almost like DSL or cable but slow to download as expected with a dialup. Surfing much faster which is what I wanted. Would recommend, definitely. Oh, also mac help hardly ever works. Though I found out this is a known problem and Apple has neglected to fix it. It has to be fixed manually or with Onyx. I am learning to use Applescript to make it less of a chore.
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.
This is a good machine for the dollar value one has to pay for it. One must remember this is not a commercial printer. I also like the smaller size and the ability of document size paper, our old HP didn't have these assets. Have not tried the photo printing of this machine as of yet. Have used it to read the photos. We just purchased our first digital camera so am learning to use it first. Am sure that the printer will do as advertised on photos since it has done quite well in printing and copying. Only draw back is the lag time between telling it to copy and it starts to copy. This fault may be in my computer setup though.
So far, I've only used this for audio - to play streaming music, etc. from my computer to the stereo in the other room. If I had run cable, I would have needed about 40' of RCA cables, which probably would have sounded terrible. Even better, I can always easily connect the receiver to a stereo or tv in another room without running any more wires.The sound is great, about as good as you can get with RCA cables, but I haven't tried sending CD audio through it to see how it sounds. When I beamed it through my computer monitor, it popped & hissed a bit, so I moved it. There's no interference with/from my 2.4 GHz phones or microwave, which is a big plus.One of these days, I'll get around to testing the video signal, and maybe update my review.
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 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.
Simply the best! And I can't find them anymore in local stores. Big Bonus: They come with inserts so you can write in the song titles. All the other brands seem to have done away with them. Maxell is a quality product, always have been.
I ordered the Garmin 370 through Amazon purchased from Electro Biz. The unit arrived in two days which was great.. When I tried to register the unit with Garmin, I could not do it because it was already registered. The Garmin 370 was a reconditioned unit sold as a new unit. I sent an e-mail through Amazon to Electro Biz about the problem. By e-mail, Electro Biz assured me the unit was new and that they had sent the serial number to Garmin to start my warranty. They said if I gave them my unit's serial number, they would fix the problem. Two days later I still could not register my unit. I contacted Garmin and was told the unit was a reconditioned unit and only individuals can register the units, not companies that sell them. If I sent Garmin a sales receipt, they could fix the registration so I could register the unit; however, the fact was that the unit was NOT new but reconditioned. I again contacted Amazon and sent an e-mail through Amazon to Electro Biz about the problem. Electro Biz responded that Garmin's information was false and they could fix the serial number problem with Garmin so I could register on line. That was all they could do or I could send the unit back. I was not offered a new unit. I again contacted Garmin and was told the unit was reconditioned and put back into service Nov.8. I have informed Electro Biz that I am returning the unit to them for a refund. Please BEWARE of items purchased from ELECTRO BIZ.
I absolutely love this radio for my shower/bathroom. I just bought one for my husband for his bathroom. (yes, we have different bathrooms..lol)I share my bathroom with my 3 kids and when they take showers they blast their music. I listen to the news as I get ready for work. The radio is very durable, it really looks nice and it sounds amazing. In fact, when I have company, I put on a station and leave it on as background music in the bathroom. I love it! Excellent quality and great purchase. You will not be disappointed!
The speaker system is incredible, especially for it's size. Very easy to install and a great price for the quality.
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.
The main thing I wanted to do with this scanner was to scan and then email my pictures to friends and family. This scanner is USB and under $... many stores!!! It's quiet and the picture quality is great for it. I have no complaints yet on it, works like a charm. Setup instructions and software were included so with most any USB you just plug and play!
What more can I say other than it works very well and at a great price
I bought this for my 13" white MacBook. The stickers were so flimsy that the one piece that wraps around the track pad tore. They were also very difficult to peel off once they got dirty enough that I wanted to replace them. I ended up finding a clear plastic sticker set that worked much, much better and the discoloration didn't show up on it as quickly as it did on this product. The only good thing was the fabric that you put over your keyboard when closing your laptop, though I've barely used it since purchasing the set.
I'm no electronics expert but this is a great camera for the price! It's super easy to use and takes excellent pictures.I'd highly recommend upgrading your memory card right away (I got a 250MB card). It will add greatly to the usability of your camera because you won't always be running out of pictures.I did recently experience the dreaded "zoom error" that others have complained about after accidentally dropping the camera on a hardwood floor. After reading some of the advice on CNET.com, I tried a to pull the zoom lens out with my fingers--and it worked! Seems that this error represents the lens getting "out of alignment." I was amazed that after dropping this camera hard on the floor, I was able to get it to work by simply pulling on the lens to pop it back into realignment. There was no permanent damage and the camera works just as well as it did before.I am very happy with this camera. Thanks, Fuji :)
Sandisk, leader in this kind of technology products sure do not come short with this one. It works excellent on my phone Samsung t609.I would have bought a 1GB but the phone manufacturer do not recomend it, so bear that in mind. For pictures the resolution at close range and bright light is just excellent. For music as an MP3, lots of memory and room to fill as well as for video. Data and in general is terrific...just like I said Sandisk leads the competition and also seems to be the the standard card for just about any product that requires this kind of card. I will most definitely and undoubtely will not accept substitutions. Only Sandisk is extremely reliable. Personal experiences with these products proof it repeatledly.
Reg ear buds don't fit my ears, so i bought these. They fit great. The problem is the cord is toooooo long. I am 5'1". WIth the headphones in my ears, the cord reaches to the floor. I don't keep my ipod in my shoe and am guessing most people don't; so the cord could/should be shorter. I purchased them in May/09 and they no longer work due to all the excess cord being shoved in my pocket. (good thing so cheap)
This HP printer/copier/scanner/fax machine is wonderful.Very good color print resolution. The fax and scan and copy features work fine.The reason I purchased HP was because I couldn't find ink for Dell's printers with good prices.This is the perfect machine for the home office for occassional faxing, and smaller copy jobs either from the glass, feed tray or the computer. I feel the ink cartridges last a long time.
Due to the first three reviews here--and help from friends who sent b-day gift certificates--I bought the DC2200. I wanted an easy camera to get me started with digital, and I wanted to simplify taking photos of the classes I teach for upload to my website. I'm not an artistic photographer; I only take photos to "capture the moment." This camera is perfect for my needs.The simplicity of using the DC2200 has not been overstated by most of these Amazon[.com] reviewers. The buyer literally can take the camera out of the package, insert batteries, and take photos without reading any instructions. I was amazed at how easy it was to hook the camera to the TV to view my photos, to install the software on my PC, and to view and save my photos. Illustrations are included in the instructions, and common sense and computer experience can play a part in the ease of the camera's operations. And, as with any camera, the photos range from "good enough" to "excellent" quality, depending on factors such as the lighting and angle.I have only one "complaint" about the camera: the instructions *could* be stated better in terms of, for instance, how to get the flash to work. I did finally figure this out--but managed to delete thirty photos in the process! I recommend that a new buyer experiment with such functions before taking any important photos.Otherwise, this is a great starter camera, and almost anyone with a PC can operate it. The system requirements include the following: a Pentium 166MHz or higher; Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, XP, MAC OS 8.6, 9.0; 32MB SDRAM for Win98/98SE, 64MB SDRAM for Win2000/Me and MAC, and 128MB SDRAM for Win XP. The video cable for the TV and the USB cable for the PC are included in the package. This camera's a great deal with such a low price. Don't be afraid to try it!
Just want to let everyone know I LOVE THIS CAMERA!! This is so much better than the Canon that I had before. Would not trade mine for anything!!!
I heard great things about Grado headphones and after using them for the past year will say that I agree with the accolades of sound quality.However, I've had several issues with the quality. After a while, the left headphone started to cut out and the problem got to the point where nothing came out of it at all.I use the headphones everyday walking and riding the subway in NYC so there's something to be said about wear-and-tear, but never felt I abused the product.I isolated the issue to wires getting pinched at the base of the jack. I sent the headphones in to Grado and they repaired them, no muss or fuss.However, a few months later, the issue resurfaced.Not sure if I'll go with another Grado product, if they all use the same basic jack connector.Anyone know if the SR series uses a more stout connector?Another note, the open-air technology is great, but leaks a lot of sound so you risk annoying people in a crowded subway. Or at least exposing yourself if you listen to any embarrassing music.
This is the easiest ecomonical camera I have had. Kodak made this for the non professional that likes to have fun with pictures. It's easy to use, takes clear pictures and gives you the flexibility of getting the dock for quick prints. Great product
Before buying this speaker I did about 4 months of research to fit the specifications of my space, sound expectations, and budget. I searched forum after forum to gain more knowledge on this specific speaker but there wasnt much to go off of so I decided to demo the bigger brother to this speaker ( RF 82) just to get an idea of the sound klipsch was producing with its reference line. I was already familiar and quite fond of Polk and after hearing the 82's I was now fond of klipsch's precise sound as well, consider me officially torn. Past consumers and Audiophiles spoke highly of this speaker being a great sounding budget friendly alternative to more higher end speaker lines such as B&W and man were they right. Once these arrived the first impression was how beautiful they were, I quickly bi-wired them and connected them to my Sony STR-DE685 receiver (which is looked down upon by almost all true audiophiles but sounded excellent, and yes I've heard much more expensive receivers but still appreciate what this little foreign powerhouse can do) and was blow away expecting a much smaller sound, but received a full, accurate reproduction of music. Anyone second guessing themselves about this speaker is a fool because its a wonder overlooked by most due to its size but these speakers sound absolutely NO differeant that there big brothers aside from bass response and if your using a sub anyway then I would just get these............as I did! and couldn't be happier.
I ordered this product because of all of the positive reviews. I'm happy to be able to add another positive one. I live in a decent sized house and so far I have not had a problem getting signal in any of the rooms. I have been able to use my computer outside as well. I was able to set everything up and get it running in about an hour maybe less and it was all very user friendly and fairly simple. Over all I'm happy I chose this router.
I owned one for a day. The touch screen kept getting false readings until I had to reset. The display at the store seemed to have the same problem. The cradle makes an loud crack when you remove it and as we all know the color screen isn't that impressive to begin with.My wife's Palm Vx is a high quality device. The M505 I purchased is not. I don't know if it a quality control issue or poor design, but this is not a product I would recomend for anyone.
I dont have this model but i have the pcv-rx450 in other ones one of the first ones that came out ... people complain about the vaio all the time because of the sound it makes . You get use to it trust me.Myvaio came to me in a good time i had a packard bell on windows 98 for about 4 years am on Windows Me right now .. the only thing i can say is Vaio is a good investment . not only is it made by sony butthe bundle of software that comes with it is worth the $ and the computer . The vaio has a lot to offer if this computer isntwhatyoure looking for try the sony web site theres a new vaio out its not the normal 512mb now its over a 1,000 mbs if i can rememebr right ...
When my Elura 80 died, I didn't want to purchase a new model HD camcorder. These may be HD, but require an extra step before you can edit your movies. There are a few HD mini DV models, but I could not afford one. So I hunted for another Elura model camcorder. I found a "gently used" Elura 90 which has two features my Elura 80 did not have. The Elura 90 has an external microphone jack and a low light assist lamp and a brighter light for shooting in very low light. The Elura 90 serves my purposes quite nicely. I enjoy making mini movies of my cats. The Elura 90 is light, fits nicely in my hand, and is easy to operate. It also has image stabilization so I can do all my shooting hand held. It is also fitted for tripod mounting. Although the Elura 90 is not HD, it can record in 16:9 which is the ratio for HD television monitors. So if you need a basic mini DV camcorder for simple projects and you find an Elura 90 in superior condition, you'll be very happy.It is a shame that Canon has pretty much abandoned the consumer product mini DV market. This is a format found in the "big guns" professional video cameras, but no more in the consumer market. The Elura 80/85/90/100 was a great line of camcorders.
Works fine, lasts a long time. Unit does not move around at all on the dash. Holds Garmin GPS snugly. Just be careful when ordering on line, they are made different for different models of the GPS (350, etc.)
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.
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
very pleased with mine so far. as others have said - its a shame tel #'s arent included with the POI's. also other gps apparently have more POI. speakerphone is pretty good, i was driving a SUV at 50mph and person on other end couldnt tell i was using hands free. settings are easy to adjust and you dont really need to study the manual to get the most out of it. the car bracket is also pretty good, mine sticks firm with no rattle/vibration and i have it at 90 degrees (stuck the enclosed plate on the dashboard). the tomtom one had a flimsy mounting plate (plastic) and it didnt reach as far from the windshield if that is how you wish to mount it.another good feature is its size. it comes with a wallet so you can take it with you when you leave your car, other products are too bulky to do this, and thieves see the bracket in the car and assume the gps is in the glove box if not on display.i picked mine up for $352 including shipping on ebay. $600 at best buy, you do the math.
I bought this IPod interface adapter for my boyfriend. It was easy to install, and works great.
I purchased this to use with my Nikon D3200 and my Lumix and both cameras work great. Nice and secure grip and holds right where I need it to.
My son is still using it, works great and the price was excellent. Glad we purchased it and would purchase again.
I purchased an N676U for a budget system I built for a family friend. I had the system set up within 10 minutes. Truly easy to setup and easy to use, especially with Windows XP.The N676U comes with all the hardware and software needed to get up and running, including a USB cable and all the software you need. Even computer beginners should be able to set this up. One BIG plus is that the scanner is actually powered by the USB cable! This is genius in my book (no seperate power cord/ugly power brick required)! I mean, who doesn't already have a mess of cables hidden behind their computers? Like I said, truly plug and play. Plug the USB cable in, install the necessary software, and you should be ready to go.The scan resolution is relatively low (compared to entry-pro scanners), but then again, this system is not designed for professional graphic designers, it's for casual users who just want to scan pictures quickly and easily. Overall, a great piece of hardware that I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick scan on a budget.
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!! :]
Looks like they must have a quality control problem at Sherwood. Mine lasted ten seconds then quit. Too bad, I need an AB speaker amp and liked the speaker wire posts vs. the cheap clamps.
Tried to find this product in stores and could not, so I am glad that I could purchase on Amazon. I had bought a cheaper, unknown name and it lasted less than a year.
This was exactly what I needed in order to get my amateur radio connected to my laptop computer. The length was just right.
Great printer, not only for labels but also to print stamps. But WATCH OUT, I just spoke to a compny tech and he told me the company will not have any VISTA drivers before the summer of 07 and the darn machine will not work as is with Vista at all!!!!!!
This Flash Drive is really handy and very cheap. A must have... if you don't need to take your whole life on a mini cruzer, then 128 mbs are enough.
This is a review for anyone interested in using this quick release plate with a Glidecam. When I initially purchased it for my Glidecam HD 2000, I was worried that the base of this adapter may not properly attach to the Glidecam plate. But it fits beautifully.I have uploaded some pics showing the 394 RC4 adapter plate on a Glidecam along with a Canon 5D.Attaching the camera to the adapter is a breeze and it snaps in very easily. But removing it is not smooth, and it requires that you apply a fair amount of pressure on the safety latch before you can turn it. Not a big issue, since this means there is no risk of me accidentally moving the safety latch.Also, if you are using a 5D Mark II, you WILL NOT need to remove the plate that attaches to the camera to remove the battery.
As the other revier states this item has a few drawbacks mainly if you use video! Over all I love mine, I use it in my bedroom to charge my sansa and connect it to my stereo it does both perfectly! I mostly use my sansa to listem to a mix in shuffle or my on the go lists and sometimes full albums, if you have your player loaded with content in this manner this device will work great for you, set it up to play all on the sansa then you can manuver through your music as you please! I dont use the video function so that functionality dosnt intrest me or impact my review
I've had my Samsung 50" plasma for over a month now and couldn't be happier! The picture is beautiful, even when it's not on a high-def signal. The sound is good, but not fantastic. (If you want true "home theater" sound you will want to add some speakers, or perhaps a "Home Theater in a Box.")I've had no problem with audio drop on HDMI. I highly recommend this product!One note: If you plan to do a wall mount, and are installing it yourself, have a few STRONG friends there to help. This product is HEAVY, and from what I've heard, fragile! My son and I got it installed, but it was a lot harder than I anticipated!
I had lots of problems trying to get this router working with my computers, but it is working really well now. The internet connection would hang somewhere between 10 minutes and 1 hour of establishing a connection. The only way to restore the connection was to power off both the cable modem and the router. After alot of troubleshooting, experimenting, and internet research, I discovered the cause of this. My cable modem does not like this router being close to it. When I moved the router several feet away from the cable modem all the connection problems went away. It has been working beautifully ever since.
I have owned several cd players over the years, and this has got to be the best one yet. Great price and second-to-none quality. The whole "PSYC" theme is a little offbeat but it sure does sound good. For once you get a good set of stock headphones with your portable; usually the phones are [unacceptable]. Also, this thing just will not skip. That is worth the 50 dollars alone.
It will constantly lose data! I still like Palm Zires but get a different model. I love my Zire 71.
Nice plastic holder, good price for the disks. The color coding is helpful. I get nice results when I use these disks for digital photos.
I recently purchased this case for my new Dell Axim as I thought that it would be a good cheap case I could clip to my belt. I was horrified my first day when it fell off my belt as I got off the subway-- If a kind stranger hadn't picked it up, I would have lost it. I tried to tighten the clip but to no avail-- it still can fall off. My Axim did survive these drops, for what it's worth, but I strongly recommend against this case.
I highly recommend this product, it is very easy to use and you can get up to date weather reports surrounding the area in which you live. Very helpful for approaching storms!
Even though its listed as iPhone compatible on Amazon as well as Monster's own web site, it is not! I wish somebody would either fix their product claims or stop selling the wrong (old?) version of the product.
This is a great little digital recorder. I use it to record speeches I give, with the separately purchased lapel mic (Olympus ME15). Being a man makes it especially easy, because I wear a suit, and just put the recorder in my inside coat pocket with the mic on my lapel, and I'm set. Great sound quality.A big deal for me is battery life, and that's one of the reasons I picked this recorder over others. Read reviews very carefully about battery life before you buy any recorder. Who wants to be constantly spending the time, money and energy changing batteries all the time? The reviews on this one are good, and so far it's holding up for me. No battery changes yet (after many hours of use), and the battery indicator is still showing 100%.The only pain, and the only reason I did not give it five stars, is that editing is difficult, because it only gives you .wma files. As others mentioned in their reviews, I had to download it into iTunes and convert to an MP3 file, then download from there into Audacity. I edited in Audacity and exported the edited file as a .wav file, and then burned to a CD with Window Media Player. Hopefully technology will catch up and make all these gyrations unnecessary.All in all, I highly recommend this recorder. You will be happy with it.
This detector worked great right out of the box. No adjustments necessary. I bought it, plugged it in and took a 2,500 mile road trip. I was warned about every speed trap and cop in five states. Very happy with this purchase. I had a Passport/Escort back in the 80's. This Beltroncs worked exactly as I wanted considering all the new technologies out there. The window mount was secure and easy to use. I really liked the audio voice alert that accompanies the chirping sound.I put my butt on the line with this product and it came through for me. Loved using it!!
It's an apple and I just plugged in to my mac and it just plain works.
Don't believe the hype that this item is Mac compatable. After carefully following the mfr's installation and operation instructions to the letter, the item suddenly disappeared from the desktop. It won't mount on MacOS 10.3.5 nor on MacOS 9.2.2. Nor will it be recognized by the Disk Utilities included with these MacOSs and Symmantec/Norton SystemWorks.This external drive is a ripoff and an unreliable piece of junk.
This remote works perfectly and really comes in handy. It is worth every penny and then some. Anyone with a D50 should have this!
This is a great MP3 player!! I read many reviews before purchasing the Rio Riot. The positive reviews far outweighed the negative, so I took a chance. And I am glad that I made this purchase. The Rio Riot is wonderful. The sound is great and it holds ALL of my 250 CDs with much room to spare. I use Windows XP and at first I did have some problems with the USB connection, but no longer. The only negatives I found thus far are the headphones, they are pitiful and the software is even worse. I have replaced with the headphones for better sound and I have to just live with the software until there is something better. I love attaching the Riot to speakers and listening to a great mix of music anytime. The Riot is awesome!
It worked great out of the box. I dropped it once, not even that hard (2-3 ft) and now it won't lock. It does not have any protectors on the tabs on the connectors so they can and have gotten bent.It is a very nice length. The cable itself is very flat but sturdy. You would have to be trying hard to tear the cord. The connectors and body of the cord are very strong too and won't be cracked or crushed.
I was using a minolta X300, and decided it was time for an upgrade, after trying out some camera's in the shop, i decided on the Nikon N80...now i have only ran 3 films through it but am finding the autofocus a little tedious, once focused on something i only have to move it slightly and it focuses on something else in the viewfinder, although it does have another focus mode as yet untried and autofocus lock which i havn't tried out yet, if this fails then i will be shooting in manual focus mode. The other gripe i have with it is some of the controls are small and difficult to use, and virtually impossible with gloves on. i am using Tamron lenses with the body and am getting very sharp pictures.The autofilm loading is a blessing compared to doing it myself and autorewind which is really fast, because of the autofilm advance i am finding i am using film really quickly, and thats without the autowinder at 2.5 frames per second, i just don't realise how many pictures i am taking as it winds on automatically.I guess to sum this body up i would say if you are looking for an autofocus camera with a few bells and whistles to play with, then this is a very good choice, i am an amateur with NO experience with autofocus, so i have a lot to learn as yet, but am very happy with my choice and looking forward to finding out all it has to offer, bear in mind i have just come from a camera with which i had to do everything myself and i think i'm just a little confused at all the automated features now available to me
Pack is nice, bigger than I thought, I have a PowerShot G3 that I keep in it along with an extender tube and a couple lenses for it (nothing to big) but with the tube attached to my camera it wouldn't quite fit right into other packs for hauling around. That's why I went with something a little bigger that holds Canons bigger cameras with extended battery packs... I can also fit a couple smaller cameras I use for "point and shoot" in the pack, with enough room leftover for whatever you need to bring a long with ya for a day of hiking, sightseeing, whatever.Comfy, I haven't had to wear it for an extended period of time yet, but it feels good on the back the few times I've had it out. The pack is built very well, the seams are strong, zippers are nice sized and heavy duty, and plenty of room! If you travel with a lot of lenses, spare camera, or both, this pack is for you. BTW, I haven't strapped a tripod to it yet, those straps are untested, look sturdy enough though...
This corsair memory works very well in my Compaq EVO N610C. It is fully compatible and I have no complain about it. In fact, I bought two 512Mb to reach 1Gb memory. Value was great for that old technology "SO DIMM-PC2100". Newer memories are cheaper.
I used my shuffle while running, and it was great; used a larger set of headphones, as those supplied fall out of my ears when running. After a month or so, the sweat from my body killed the iPod: at first it would cut out during a run and then come back to life after it dried. After a few runs like this, it quit altogether: the switch no longer turned the unit on. Apple needs to make the unit more robust. I would run with it under my shirt; if you do get one, make sure you keep it away from your body.
I am just rating the magazine and not the CPM-E3. The tabs that hold the batteries are VERY, VERY weak and will snap off very easily; so be very gentle when inserting and removing batteries. It will still work with broken tabs once you close it into the CPM-E3 but the batteries will not be held in place prior to closing. You would have to hold it in your hand and the case will align the batteries in place.
This remote works very well. It was easy to set up for the most important features. Shipped and received on time.
I owned the SD10 for 4 years. It takes nice pictures (notably not THE best) and is easy to use, but the best feature was always the size. It's so compact - perfect for a guy like me that wants to shove his camera into a pocket. It was smaller than even my cell phone. So, when it was time to upgrade, the SD40 was the natural choice. I love the new features and updates that the SD40 offers. I was, however, surprised to see the Twilight Sepia version, as when it arrived, the metal trim was gold, not silver like the picture looks or like the other color choices for this model have. I can live with it, but it was not what I was expecting.
received prmptly in a short period. nice service. just inserted in the slot & the moble phone showed the expanded memory!! with the adopter, pics, video and music can be dowloded from PC. At cost of only $7/- 4gb each! good, really good.
I am living in a two-storey house and the DSL modem is fixed on the ground floor but the bedrooms are on the second floor. So I have to place the router on the ground floor and the signal in the bedrooms are quite good. It doesn't get disconnected. Cheers.
About 1/2 of the dvd's in my latest purchase produced an error when I was burning video to them. Using a Sony camera and DVD burner, I thought it would be safe to use Sony DVD's but I've had better luck with other brands.
I have owned dozens of printers, due to my job. I'm not prone to hyperbole, but this is the worst printer, BY FAR, that I have ever worked with. It is incredibly noisy, but the worst part is that the network connection is utterly useless.To begin with, it took several updates to get the printer to be recognized on the network. This was mentioned in the Macworld review, but the firmware of the unit I bought was later than the firmware upgrade in the reveiw or on the Web site, so I was disappointed in that.More than anything else, we get Printer Not Responding errors 9 out of 10 times we print. 100% of the time after the Energy Saver kicks in, it won't wake up from the network even with the AppleTalk protocol (a solution suggested elsewhere). The server that is supposed to be in the printer has NEVER worked for us, although another reviewer got it to work only on each startup (never again after Energy Saver mode became active.The quality of the output is good, but I haven't been able to print enough to agree with the expense of replacement parts. The only way we can print even REMOTELY reliably is via USB, which defeats the purpose of the purchase.I hate this printer and buying another Konica/Minolta product is very unlikely.
I bought this for my mom as she wanted something with a remote control. The only thing I wish it had was MP3Cd playback capabilities, but as far as I could find, they don't make a system with both anywhere. The sound is great, and it has everything else one could want. One bad paint is the display defaults to radio/CD instead of time, so it's not much good as a clock. Most things were easy to figure out. The time set was the only thing I had to look up in the manual. Overall, great system. Can't comment on longevity as have only had it a couple weeks.
This is a good idea and I was excited about it, but I used it for about 3 days and it stopped working. I am using Vista Home Premium on a desktop.Overall, this thing is lame. I got a Microsoft wireless keyboard with a built in notebook-style mousepad that I am very happy with.
To the kid below me-you're a baby. You obviously already knew that the shuffle had no screen. And, you SHOULD know what song you're listening to-you DID load it onto your iPod.My friend has one of these, and when I listened to it, the sound quality was superb, the functionality was amazing, and the compact size made it easy for her to put in her pocket while we were "walking and talking". I don't know what you guys are talking about.
I was planning to buy this for a an event of 170-200 people. It was a day before the event when i received it. Of course I had some backup plans but this one never let me down. It was fairly big. I highly recommend.
I have had GPS receivers for several years. I use them for hiking, bicycling and car navigation. What I discovered in the eTrex Vista is about every feature one could ask for in a hand-held GPS receiver: rugged design (it will take a dunking), a digital compass, barometric altimeter and the capability for loading additional detailed map data.The Vista also has WAAS capability. This means it can receive a special signal from a WAAS-designated GPS satellite that gives you more accurate positioning (currently enabled for North America). I can't always receive this satellite, but I recall on one occasion when I did, my Vista indicated it was accurate to within 8 feet! Normally, the Vista is accurate to within 50 feet or so, depending on satellite conditions. For recreational use, that is as accurate as I need, certainly as accurate as other similarly-priced GPS receivers on the market.The map and digital compass work well together. On a recent hike, after ascending North Carolina's Table Rock mountain a friend asked me &quot;What lake is that over there&quot;? I didn't know, so I pointed the Vista at the lake and turned on the digital compass to get a bearing to it. Then I displayed the map page. I remembered that the map can be displayed with 'north up' or 'track up'. When I set the map for 'track up' while not moving (and the compass turned on), I discovered the map turned to orient itself to north (just as you would orient a paper map). After adjusting the zoom level, I could clearly see the lake displayed. Then I panned the map pointer to the lake to get its name and distance. &quot;That's Lake James,&quot; I told my friend, &quot;and it's 8 1/2 miles away&quot;.At the time, I was displaying topographic map data that I had downloaded from Garmin's 'MapSource' Topo USA CD-ROM set. When navigating by car, I display MapSource MetroGuide data (MapSource CD-ROM's are sold separately). However, even out of the box, the Vista has useful map detail, including state/country borders, lakes, rivers, coastlines, major streets and roads, and interstate exit information (gas, food, lodging, etc.).When you download MetroGuide data to the Vista, you add minor street and road detail, many local businesses and points of interest. You can enter an address (within a metro area that you downloaded) and the Vista will find the location for you. You can also find intersections or points of interest by spelling their names (or the beginning of a name to narrow down the list, then select an item from the list). As with other GPS receivers, you can add your own waypoints, label them (with up to 10 characters), give them special symbols, and easily look them up later.MapSource CD-ROM sets come with a program that will let you load, save and edit your waypoints and routes (the Vista itself comes with a serial port interface cable). The program works with nearly all Garmin GPS receivers, so I was able to back up the waypoints and routes from my older Garmin GPS receiver and copy them to the Vista.The Vista does not have address-to-address route planning, but you can buy software that does this, then load the route into your Vista. You can manually enter or edit routes on the Vista's graphic map before your trip, easily selecting waypoints or intersections by pointing at them. The Vista can then guide you along your chosen route as you travel (a great feature for finding unfamiliar rural roads in the dark). The Vista has a nice back-light for the high-res LCD display (I recommend getting the cigarette lighter power adapter and auto mount if you intend to do car navigation).A feature that hunters and fisherman might like is a calendar that lets you look up the optimum times for hunting and fishing for a particular day and location. There is also an animated graphic display of the sun and moon to accompany the sun/moon rising/setting time display, which can also be accessed from the calendar.Garmin occasionally updates the software for their GPS receivers. You can download it from the Garmin web page yourself, then load it into the Vista. I have easily done this myself a couple of times.I have just a few quibbles: they should have given the Vista more than 24 MB of memory so you could download more than three metropolitan areas at a time from the MetroGuide CD-ROM set. Also, my other Garmin GPS receiver has an 'active route' page, which is a nice feature missing on the Vista.Otherwise, it's hard to imagine a more powerful personal navigation tool. Imagine holding a compass, altimeter and detailed map in the palm of your hand, that also shows you where you are, where you are going, how far it is and how long it will take to get there! The Vista is excellent!
It works perfectly. Have a printer, external HD, usb thumdrive, and ipod all plugged in only running off one USB port on my laptop. Awesome deal. You won't be disspointed
Protects my 15&#34; MacBook Pro with plenty of room for an iPad, external hard drive, cables, etc.! I've only had it for a few months, but I think it will hold up very well.
Great bag. Roomy - lots of places to stash all the things I carry regularly. The first week - at least 3 people asked where to get one.One co-worker bought one for her daughter who has 2 little kids - too old for diaper bags - but still have lots of things to carry - this pak lets her do it all and still have 2 hands free.
We bought a Magellan 6000t and it started locking up right away. We had to reset every day loosing all info. Called Magellan after 30 days they won't send me a new one or return money. It locked up 10 times on the way to Florida and when it was working the touch screen would stop working. Tried to take me down countless oneway streets in Tampa. The worst electronic product and support of any product/company I have ever experienced. Wish I had bought a Garmin. I have two Garmin products on my boat and they have preformed flawlessly for years.
I use this card to record DIY channels and hockey games. The picture quality is pretty good. I used to have it on windows XP pro but now it's running on Media Center Edition. I still use the WinTV2000 sw... don't ask why :)If you plan to use WinTV2000 on MCE, make sure you disable Media Center Receiver Service. Otherwise, you'll get an error, "Failed to create TV Window. hTV=0x3fa1f8 Err=8". Your hex address might be different than mine.I hook up a VCR to convert VHS into digital as well.The only negative thing about this card is the picture gets super white when content is bright in a large area. Watching ice hockey would be an example since the ice is really white, the details such as the puck and players would get "brighten" up as well and blend into the ice. So to fix that, you have to lower the brightness and contrast but that would effect other viewings like movies and shows.
These speakers are AWESOME if you only want them to play music on your PC. Of course, with only 2.1 channels, they are not as well suited for gaming...The sound quality is outstanding, IF properly set up. The trick is getting the volume, bass and treble levels correct. See, Windows has these settings, iTunes has another set of these settings (independent from Windows), and the sub in this set has these settings (independent from Windows and iTunes). You have to play with these settings for a while to get the most out of these speakers, or else you can hear the clipping/overdriving of the audio signal. Once you do find the sweet spot though... These speakers ROCK. Just a side note... all of my MP3s are encoded at 320kbs, so that may help, as I don't have 128kbs garbage files to begin with...
I first saw these while taking classes for Inventor. At first I thought they we more a novelty.I bought the least expensive model for home use. Now, while at work, I find myself reaching for the navigator.Am definately going to have to get one for work now.Get one and you'll be amazed how much easier working in the 3d enviroment is.
This is my first camera that I ever purchased with built in sound, and all I can say what is WOW! It clips perfectly to my flat monitor and plus adjusting it is a breeze too. In addition, the picture quality is great and I do have a vista so if you're worried about how the hardware will work, it turned out well. As well it's convenient for IM services especially Windows Messenger, Yahoo, and Skype the main ones I use anyways. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars because the effects are limited -- so if you're a youtube participator hang grip to your windows movie maker or other effectual software to give your videos creativity. Outside of that it is an overall a great purchase and you won't be disappointed!
It works as advertised. Just remember though, that you need the driver disk, EVEN FOR WINDOWS 7. Other users have stated that you don't need the disk, but this is not true.Also, you can not use this adaptor if you are in a VM (virtual machine). For instance, you have to be a native mode of windows (the genuine way), and not in a virtualized or emulated way. I don't know why, but it wouldn't even see it until I actually booted into windows (on a Mac). Then when booted in windows 7, it worked (after installing the driver).I noticed that this adaptor is more expensive than others. Although, I also noticed that the baud rate is much higher on this adaptor than on others. Perhaps the price is a little higher because it has a faster baud/transfer rate cap?I'm not sure.But who cares? It works flawlessly.
This is the second Nuvi680 I have purchased. First one was stolen, but I liked the product so much I bought another. The hands-free bluetooth interface works great.
This is exactly what I needed. Works great, and there was more than enough product to coat two CPU's and their cooling devices.
I was very impressed with the speed if receiving this product. I would do business with this company again in a heart beet.
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
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.
This radio is sold under several brands, and is good for daily use as well as for emergencies because it picks up signals from a longer distance than most radios. The wind-up feature is more fun than utilitarian since three AA batteries will power this little gadget for days. I am put out that the radio did not come with an AC adaptor, and I refuse to buy one at the high prices now charged for them. I think Radio Shack started this consumer-unfriendly trend of selling incomplete products, and Microsoft does the same through its Vista non-ware.
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.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one having those same problems with this modem. Thought it might be a WIN98 or hardware problem. I spent a great deal of time trying different drivers for both my sound card and the modem. I typed a long e-mail to tech support telling them my problem in detail and all I had done to try and fix it. All I got was an 800 number to call so they could charge me. After a few more nasty e-mail exchanges I gave up. I'll never buy Best Data again. What a racket! Sell you a defective product and then charge you to try and fix it.
I am very unhappy with the Coby mp-c858.The "thumb-toggle" control for navigation is almost counter-intuitive. The "press/push" combination has very little feedback feel. That makes it difficult to switch between the various modes of operation or fast forward/rewind through a track.Even worse, it is hard to get files downloaded properly. I copied files to the unit and they would show up on Windows Explorer. When I tried to play them back, the unit wouldn't recognize they were there.Some of these difficulties may be operator error. If the available documentation wasn't so sparse and imprecise, I might be able to tell for sure if the problems of using this are mine or the player's.The FM Radio does work, though again, it's challenging to navigate. Likewise the voice recorder.It looks like this is going to be just an overpriced memory stick for me.
I like this mp3 player...it is small enough to carry in my pocket, but it still holds alot of songs. The sound is very good, and it is very easy to charge...just hook it up to your computer.
Another solid cable from Cables Unlimited. I use this cable to hook up my PC to my Pioneer plasma on occasion. Would buy again.
It may be a bit early for me to leave a rave review, since I only received it yesterday (good job, Amazon!).So far, I like it. I do think there's a lot to learn about using it & features that I don't yet understand, so I'm still creeping up the learning curve.HOWEVER, the warning -- Do NOT, DO NOT, rely on the button that screws into the back of the unit to hang it from the belt clip or a lanyard. I lost my brand new unit while riding my horse today because the stupid button unscrewed itself and the GPS dropped off the belt clip. Luckily it wasn't too far up the trail from where I realized I lost it (I do wish they'd make these in bright orange or some other color that isn't camouflaged in the woods).
I bought this card to replace the 128MB card that came with my Garmin i3 GPS. Works great! I was able to use the included SD adapter for my 128MB card.
This item requires no assembly, is easy to hook up, and performs well for me. I'm using it for voice communication on my desktop and it appears to provide good sound quality for the listener. I'm completely satisfied with the product.
To date I must have purchased about 600 Sony dvd discs and I have not had a single failure. I tried some cheeper brand like memorex or so and the rejection rate was pretty high. So I decided to stay with the Sony tried and true brand. Sony dvd's may cost a little more but they are well worthed when you consider the rejection rate and the agrevation other cheeper brands offer. As for me Sony is the only dvd/cd blank media I will ever use
I just don't know a lot about my great Fugi Finepix S5200 camera but I don't need to -- it does it all for me. And, now, with the macro and wide angle lens, it does even more. I don't have a single complaint. It's easy to use.The site I bought it on was easy to use and I received it way before I expected to.Mark me down as a happy customer.
I am not certain why so many complaints about this unit. Mine works well, it looks great - no hissing sound at all. Maybe I am doing something wrong??!!!
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.
Everything is in my satisfactory other than not being able to play song while in USB power charge.
My hand does not rest comfortably on this trackball. I use my computer all day long for graphics, editing, web browsing, etc, and I just do not like the way this trackball feels under my hand. I do not find it at ALL easy to use both the buttons and the ball without moving my hand around, and thus my wrist gets quite fatigued, which was exactly what I was trying to avoid. I also find the buttons much too stiff, which is why I have to move my hand around so much. They need more sensitivity.I have gone back to the touch pad on my laptop. As much as I hate it, it is far superior to this trackball.
i've used a variety of compatible inks for my canon 19900 printer, and i've had nothing but trouble with compatibles. despite the high cost of canon genuine inks, which i resent, i went back to them and the problems disappeared.
I was debating between this bag and another one, because I wanted a stylish looking bag. Judging from the picture, I thought that this bag had everything that I would need as a computer science student, except style. But because of the price (so cheap!), I bought it anyways. When it arrived, it's actually a very nice looking bag! It fits my laptop perfectly, and I can put the charger in too. I also put a folder, or a small textbook in there, but that's all that fits. I do like the water bottle zip pocket too. If you need a lot of things to carry, this only can carry your laptop, and one textbook/folder. Since the college I go to, requires to use your ID card a lot, the card compartments are really convenient! Inside is also a section for CDs, which I thought was nice too. But I really do like the mp3 player and headphone slots. It's really great for a college student! The only downside for me is that it hurts wearing it over your chest (but that's because I'm a small person), like messenger bags are usually worn, but if I wear it over the shoulder, like a purse, it feels a lot better, doesn't hurt and doesn't feel heavy.
I love this laptop stand! It keeps my lap cool and the cushions are great when laying in bed and removable for when you use it on a desk :)
I have had an olympus 3030 for about two months now, I use it mainly for personal pictures and work (marine field biology). The pictures are sometimes great and sometimes not so great, and photoshop is fairly limiting. Resolution is of course very good, I use it on lower resolution for personal pictures and high resolution for digital analysis of marine pictures (with optimas software). Any possible marine housing would be extremely expensive, and I am sometimes worried about the camera dying from wave spray or rain. If I had it to do over again I think I would spend the extra $... and get a 3040 with the new "brighter" lens, or a sony camera with bright pictures and cheap housing. My major complaint is that if conditions are not perfect the pictures look washed out and can not be "fixed" adequately with photoshop.
A well built charger for Zune or any small electronic device using USB for UNDER $5 delivered! You would be lucky to find similar chargers in Best Buy for under $15.
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.
I purchased mine from Amazon a few weeks back and it is amazing.. The TV completely blows my friends 42" 1080p out of the water.. The Just stretch mode is so smooth 4:3 pictures look perfectly natural even though they are being stretched..Keep in mind this thing is HUGE.. had some friends over and they all said the same thing, its like a REAL home theater now cause the size & distance to the screen makes it look & feel like the same size as a full movie screen.. =DThe only bad part of this whole thing was the woman from Eagle (the delivery people) who I had to work with the arrange delivery was obnoxious and rude and the 8 hour delivery window turned in to a 12 hour one..
As high is the cost is for ink these days - This is an excellent price. I have found using the Epson ink is better than using 3rd party ink which is just not as good.
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.
In Dec. 2009 I purchased the Targus Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub w/Audio Pass-Through. My Dell Inspiron 530 desktop PC with Windows 7 was unable to recognize the devise. Targus advised me to wait a month until a driver was available. A month later Targus advised me the Targus Desktop USB 2.0 7-Port Hub w/Audio Pass-Through was compatible with Win-7. However my PC couldn't recognize it & refused to boot after installation. Targus determined the devise was defective & requested I return it for replacement. I did, but was notified "Unfortunately the case Model #: ACH81US is out of stock and I am not able to replace it with the same model. However I will gladly replace it with a comparable hub. Please select a replacement hub from our website (by choosing the link for your country at [...])."Unfortunately Targus doesn't have a comparable 7 port HUB, only 4 port HUB's. They do not give refunds, even though they were unable to replace the devise. My only options were to select one of their products of comparable value for replacement. Since I had no use for any of them, I opted to downgrade to a 4 port HUB. I purchased a Dynex 7-Port HUB from Best Buy which works perfectly. The 4-Port HUB goes into my PC junk box & I will never purchase a Targus product again due to their return policy. "Buyer Beware".
Logitech's top three webcams, ProNotebook, Pro9000 and the Orbit use the same insides. So Quality wise the three are the same. Pro for Notebook is the most convenient one as it travels well. I am not too keen on the attaching clip as I have not yet found a convenient way of affixing it bar for the supplied stand. I use blue tak to affix it to my monitor or laptop. But that is not important. Primary use for me is for video communications over skype which incidentally gives the best performance. Logitech makes other webcams at lower price points and its true that if you are using it for IM most of the time, your IM partner benefits most since they see a better image and you won't if they have cheaper models. Long and short of it, its not worth going cheap, so hunt for the best deal you can get. Get two and give one to mom and dad. Its alot cheaper than flying over there!. Be careful with Logitech software, no piece of software is bug free. Always check for the latest on their web site before installing.
All and all, fantastic. I have owned one before but it got stolen from my car so I had to buy another one. Only thing I noticed was that every now and then it wouldn't really play songs anymore, I could skip through them but they wouldn't start playing. So I had to shut it off and turn it back on, then it would work. But I love this Zune!
This is actually a great router if you have a cable connection. I have a DSL connection, and the tech support person that I talked to at Linksys told me that their routers have alot of problems trying to install with a DSL connection. So if you have DSL, I would consider another type of router unless you don't mind manually configuring this with the help of tech support (they were really helpful, by the way) or if you have alot of knowledge about networks and can do this yourself. After installing my router with the help of tech support, it works great! It took about 30 to 45 mins. to set this up manually. I'm glad their tech support is free! :O)
needed this guy to complete the installation of my stereo into my Chevy aveo and it worked like a charm
Great camera to get you into the digital world. There are two problems which I ran into: 1. The operating instructions are vague. You have to go into the software provided and pull out the information that way. Even that info is lacking technical information. 2. When adding a memory card, you must make sure that the card is pushed in tightly. If not, you will keep getting an error message. I know, I returned one of the cards thinking that I received a bad card only later to find that I didn't have it secured tightly. Great camera. You can have a lot of fun with it and the software.
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.
for me the best in-ear headphones for the price range..i've tried a couple of brands already including the bose in-ear but this one has much better sound quality, especially the bass handling which im particular of..only con is that it lasted for a 1 yr+ til one of its outer silver covering came off.. had to order another one coz its sound quality is worth it!
Had mine almost a year before they broke (sound doesn't come out of left ear unless I take the cord at a funny angle), I treated them moderately roughly, though. They fit me well, and are comfortable. Sound is good to my ear (which is not picky). They stay in just fine, I use them while mowing the lawn.The downside is that they get really gross. The hole for the sound collects ear wax, and I can't figure out how to get it out (eww). Makes you not want other people to listen to your music.Other than that, though, I'm happy enough to buy another to replace them.
This like all of hp's products is very solid, stable and quick to boot ..burned a lot of cd's with this product and all i can say is that hp's has done a wonderful job.had it installed in no time at all and it works wonderfully under windows 98,me and 2000. Had the unenviable task of installing with for 3 os's in a matter of weeks and the cdrw was te one thing that worked consistently. Definitely worth the price. GO get it
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.
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...
ADORAMA DESERVES YOUR BUSINESS. THERE ARE MANY SHADY CAMERA MAIL ORDER DISCOUNTERS IN THE BIG APPLE AND I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT ADORAMA CAMERA IS NOT ONE OF THOSE SHADY BUSINESSES.I RETURNED AND RECEIVED FULL CREDIT TO MY BANK CHARGE CARD FOR THE RETURN OF THOSE 77mm METAL SCREW-ON LENS CAPS THAT WOULD NOT SCREW ON TO MY 77mm LENSES AND OR MY 77mm FILTERS. I NOTICED THAT ADORAMA CAMERA IS NOT PRESENTLY STOCKING THE 77mm METAL SCREW-ON LENSES CAPS.
After a month this cable began to cause the screen to distort. Just get a longer vga cable.
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!
If you have more than 1 camera or a lot of accessories, this is the perfect bag. It's a bit larger than I had wanted, but the shoulder strap makes it easy to carry. I have two different Canon cameras with different lenses and I can stack them in the velcro compartments while keeping them protected.
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!!!
I recently purchased 4 Kingston 1 GB SD Card to insert GPS navigation Maps. Its robust, fast and works well! I liked the product very much!
I bought this item to be able to own a bigger memory card for my PSP. This is great for ISOs. I really recommend it. $40 for a 4GB card..... Wow.5 stars easy.
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.
I bought this when i bought my widescreen 14 inch notebook, and althugh the computer stretches out the internal "square" for the computer, it would work even better on non widescreen formats. If you have a 14-15.4 inch screen, this bag will hug it very nicely. Plenty of aux pockets for almost anything, inlcuding cd sleeves with a material that doesnt get them scratched up too easily a plus for me. It splits the main compartment into the computer and the side wall which is adjustable depending on the size of your notebook. Otherwise put all your power cables and mouses with ease. velco strap holds the computer in place well, and documents and folders have many places to go also. I noticed the reinforcments on some key joints, which eased my worries about it breaking on me. Its not expensive, so dont expect it to, but it doesnt look shabby either. No one will notice tis a 30 dollar bag thats for sure. It has all the qualities and features of one that is much more, backed by a targus warranty.If your looking for a bag that can be used as much or as little as you need it, and at a great price, not to mention an established company brand, this is a good choice.
I'm almost 70 and like to be outdoors curious about nature, etc. Its not always easy (or wise) to bend down to shoe-top higth to examine an interesting bug, snake or plant. These binoculars can focus on your own toe! My wife and I love them.
I purchased the Plenio 7" screen GPS because of the screen size and I have regretted the decision to waste almost $600.00 on this hunk of junk ever since.It's biggest problems are:1) Reliability is very poor because the unit takes forever to lock onto the satellite signals and then it's computer freezes and leaves you lost while you are driving down the road oblivious to the fact that the screen froze and displays your position ten miles ago!2) At night, you can't dim it to the point where it's not a very bright distraction.3) It's tasked with too many items. The unit has games which I never get to play while I'm driving, it can play movies when you hook up a DVD player to it. The are picture viewers and an MP3 player in it as well. Instead of being a good navigation system, it just fails miserably at all of these functions, most of which should be of no use to someone who is operating a motor vehicle.The bottom line is that if you really want this piece of $h!t, I will be happy to sell it to your for fifty bucks. CTC me at [...]
This is a wonderful product! It was simple to set up, and the picture quality is outstanding.My friends with web cams all signed up with the VID feature, and its great to see and talk with them. I would recommend this webcam highly.
This product is defective, not working at all, the wire is short. I returned it and very good service in return department.
I like it, It's very good i used it for homework and it works good, I giveit a 4 stars.
Very nice, works as advertised. I use it with my iPod mini and touch withbout any problems.
Want to start off with saying I am picky about the sound I get out of speakers and headphones. The speakers or phones have got to make the music sound alive.Will not have my music sounding tiny or distorted by cheap materials.I have had this 2.1 speaker set up since July of 2009. I must say these speakers sound very good for the size and price. I did not purchase these from Amazon. Now wish I had bought them from Amazon but for $80 these babies are a bargain.I bought these to replace slightly older box style Logitech 2.1 speaker set up. The Logitech speakers sounded pretty good but these blew them away. The desktop speakers leave a very small foot print. Good for someone that lives in a small apartment or house.In conclusion I am glad I bought these speakers. They sound just as good as they did when I first turned them on. Creative knows how to make some killer speakers.It is a shame these are no longer available through this site brand new. If you want quality sound in a small package then this set up is for you!
I have an old (30-40 yrs) Scotch punch labeler and was out of tape and unable to find it. This works perfectly and was shipped quickly.
I purchased this monitor for my mom a while ago, it has been a good pick so far. For serious gamers this may not be a great choice due to the 8ms response time. Also, for high quality photo editors because I noticed when looking at pure black images there was a spot where light leaked through on the bottom. This isn't noticeable unless you are really looking for it though.
I just got these installed earlier today. The sound is very bright, has punchy mid-bass, and these babies can get really, really loud. I was amazed of the clarity at high volume levels with different genres of music that I listen to. I have them hooked up to a 400watt 4ch amp to go along with the type r component set as well.
I just started using this keyboard and I absolutely love it! My husband wants it for his computer so I'll have to order another one for him. I have had no difficulty with the radio signals. The keyboard has lots of buttons that take you directly to a function. Five of the buttons are programmable. It has a paddes rest for my wrist. The scroll bars on the mouse and the keyboard give some resistance making it easier to scroll. The mouse has a magnifying feature that you can turn on and off. The mouse is totally programmable. Five stars!!
I have already owned several large capacity MP3 players. The ones with hard drives always have hard drive failures eventually. I like the large capacity flash memory on the Sansa, no moving parts! I like the way it works. I like the user control, they are comforatble and easy to use. I also like the sound quality. I don't like the software at all, it sucks, expect to purchse a 3rd party alternaive. I also wish there were more assecories. And lastly, I hate proprietary power adapters as this has. I lost mine and SanDisk hasn't even been able to sell me a replacement.
Item is exactly as described on the website and is exactly what I was looking for. Couldn't be happier with it.
This GPS has many pros like fast reroute calculations, nice touch screen, great visibility during day time, clear voice prompt, etc.I can't think of any other cons except that the software it comes with can have little more functions like finding picnic spots at a given location.
Bought this so that my work-from-home wife can use both her laptop and her desktop at the same time. High quality, sturdy, attractive, and very functional. Better product at lower cost than what I could find at local store. Highly recommend.
My mother has the HP lapdesk and I wanted one bad! We looked everywhere for one but it was no longer available. Then I found this, an exact replica of hers. I'm Happy, I showed it to her and now she wants another one just in case hers breaks.
Yea these headphones are awesome. Use them everyday when i go to school. Bass shakes your head on bass heavy songs. The only thing i dont like about them is that my ears are a little big and sometimes hurt after a while. Note: if you want some crazy bass go on youtube and search bass tester
Easy to install. Great sound quality. I use it to record audio when capturing video screencasts on my computer. Highly recommended.
the only thing that I do not like with this product is the jack (head), because from the 6 heads, they are not have the same size. So, when I tried to plug the cable to my tv and dvd, some heads very difficult to be plug in, the other too loose and other just fine.
CD players have read every disc I try. Easy to use. I wish it had a phono output but for me it's not that big of a problem.
I have enjoyed my camera so much. It is easy to use, lightweight, and takes great pictures. I had to buy a camera on the spur of the moment for a college class. This camera works great because it is reasonably priced.
This is a must have if you are taking photos in low light and have to have a long shutter speed. It also works well if taking photos where you want to be in it. Wish I had bought one sooner.ray
I have been an audio / electronics enthusiast for over 50 years now (am giving away my age I guess) and I have tried or owned a number of different expensive brands including Monster. These "designer brand cables" (I call them) are the biggest ripoff in electronics. I do not doubt that some of them may sometimes have more durable connectors or sometimes stronger construction. I remember seeing speaker cables selling for $20,000.00 for a 12 foot pair made out of silver or some cables in the multithousands that looked like they could power a city. Just ask yourself when you test by listening or looking can you hear or see an immediate difference for the price or is it all "the emperor's new clothes". I think that if you hookup a $12.00 cable and a $100.00+ cable and you have to switch back and forth in order to try to see or hear a difference that should end the search because for that difference in money there should be no if's. ands, or buts. BTW I have never seen or heard a difference in these comparisons unless one of the cables was defective. I used to go to the Audio shows starting in the 50's and met the legends of audio, like David Hafler, Ed Villchur, and Saul Marantz, I cannot help but reflect on what they would think about all this marketing baloney these cable companies put out. I am certain they would be amused and shocked and finally outraged. In those days,it seems to me, there was a greater value on honesty, ethics, and integrity. High priced designer brand cables are pushed in all the audio stores by and large because of the enormous profits there is in this business of cables and quite often because of incentives given to the salesmen and retailers to promote them by the manufacturer. There has, to my knowledege, NEVER been a valid scientific study that confirms anything these designer cable manufacturers claim. Many of these manufacturers say that known science or scientific testing doesn't matter for reasons they make up because they wont admit that truth to tell only their outrageous overcharging and profits matter.I suggest you let your ears and eyes be the judge, don't fall for the marketing hype. Don't allow yourself to be fooled by "the emperors new clothes".
This is one of the worst logitech headset i ever used i had previously used H555 and clear chat their sound quality is far better than this one.
I've had this model for over a year, and I have used it almost daily on my bus ride to work and have been very happy with it. Battery life is acceptable for me - it does take hours to recharge, but I do it overnight and it's not been a problem. The sound quality has been great, the remote works well for me, and the antiskip feature has worked well up until recently.BUT: in the last month or so, the unit skips and outright stops on tracks toward the end of the disc. I just record a bunch of songs on a CDR and play 'em randomly during my commute. Songs at the beginning of the disc work fine, songs at the end won't play. It's not the media. It's an inexpensive enough unit, but it should last longer than a year.
this is the worst cd player ever. PLease don't buy it, it broke a few weeks after i bought it. The esp doesn't even keep it from skipping.
To those who are considering buying this product, you should know that the length of the card is about 9-10 inches long.My computer had a 7 inch card.While the product worked well and the installation was flawless,I had to return the card because my computer would not close.So, make sure that your computer has the space to accomodate the 9-10 inch card. Otherwise you will be disappointed and have to return it.
I evaluated Pocket PC devices for two weeks before finally deciding on the 3975. I looked at the Toshiba E740 and the Hitachi and the Fijitsu Loox before deciding on the 3975 (which is the same as the 3970). The deciding factors for me where the stunning screen on the 3975, the 48Mb of flashrom which allows instant backup of your contacts and calendar, the built in Bluetooth capability, and a plethora of available accessories. The downsides are the built in non-changeable battery, the relatively high price, and only a SD memory slot (no built in CF slot). All in all, the 3975 was the winner, having more pluses and less minuses than the competition. Having now had it for a week or so, it seems to have been a good choice and I'd order it again.
There are items that come along and just make a dramatic impact on how you work, and this happens to be one of them. I spend a great deal of time on my computer creating and working on layouts, manipulating graphics and images, on digital video projects, with email, surfing the net, you name it. With all this, having a larger monitor or two, is a must. And with that, I spent a lot of time dragging my mouse all over the monitors to get work done. Going from here, to over there where the menus and toolbars are, back over to here where the image is... is time wasting and exasperating.With the NuLOOQ software and controller I don't have to do all of that anymore. I can now bring up easily customized menus...by a click of my mouse...while working in the applications themselves...that put the tools, commands, files, and folders that I need, right at the tip of my cursor. So, very nice.
this CD player from Sony is not only easy to use, but produces fine sound quality, and in addition, you can exchange a disc while the player is in operation. Of course, the ability to play 5 discs uninterupted is just great.
I found, through experience, that the REMANUFACTUED or REFURBISHED are absolutely worthless. I wasted my money thinking I was going to save.The color with these REMANUFACTUED or REFURBISHED is horrendous, you would be better off using a crayon.
I am so happy we purchased this item. My cell phone's memory is massively larger and capable of holding all of my music, videos, and pictures!
I love Amazon, am a "Prime" member, and buy as much as I can through them. But get DVD-R 16x 4.7 GB 120 min 30 packs (Memorex) at Walmart for $13.50.
Purchased unit several months ago. Used in Southern California region. Has been reliable. Straigh-forward features. Easy to use. Much driving time saved.Warranty issue with mount being loose. Unable to tighten further. Contacted Garmin. Replacment sent via UPS 2 Day. No charge. Outstanding warranty service. Outstanding.Dependable gps unit, second to none warranty, and a great value. In addition, an American company. Very satisfied with product and service.
I bought my 30GB Video iPod a couple of months ago, and was anxious to use it at work. I don't like to wear headphones at work...because I find it annoying to keep having to remove them to answer a question, or the phone. Anyway, I wanted something small to listen to my music at my desk. This works perfectly! It was inexpensive, and small - and the sound (I keep it quite low) is much better than what I can get from my computer speakers. Also, I plan to pack it for our next cruise. Excellent product.
As a previous reviewer mentioned, this is a CAT5 cable, NOT a CAT5e. Granted for most people that speed is fine. Amazon needs to change the description or fix what they're sending out.
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.
Update: almost two years later, it still works great!The picture quality is good, with natural colors/skin tones. At night, it does need plenty of light; my one CFL lamp doesn't do a great job. No need to adjust the default settings, though focus occasionally needs some playing around with (have had good focus within my room, ~15 ft).With the back leg bent, it doesn't sit well on flat surfaces; but stays. Use the back leg as a clamp on some sort of a wall (my PDA's cradle, or notebook LCD), and it sits steady.Would definitely buy another... if I found it! Or another webcam from Creative.
I used Crucial's software to find out which memory card to get. I ordered the recommended type, received it within 2 days, I installed it in my laptop and it works. 10 minutes to order, 5 minutes to install. I'm quite pleased with the purchase. It's been in use for about 5 weeks, no problems.
Wonderful camera, very I am satisfied with this purchase and I recommend to the 100% this mark that is fabulous and reliable.
This radio allows us to monitor the weather alerts and the near-term forcasts for our area during storms. It has sparked my son's interest in the weather and has made my family more aware of the dangers during thunderstorms. It is powered by either a plug or batteries so it does not drain the batteries when there is power, but when the power goes out, the device continues operating. We have had one of these units for more than a year and it still works well. It is small and does not require much space on our counter top.
I have been serching online for about a week or two trying and striving to find the most versitile, useful, cool looking, packed with feature, and a good os handheld out their, and ladies and gents I belive we have a winner! the compaq aero 1550 pocket is by far my first choice of handhelds, it's just so easy to use, give yourself 5 minutes from the point when you get the package containing it to the point when you have it out of the package in the cradle and their you go! up and running in five minutes flat! belive me I got boared and even timed myself!and that pocket outlook! that little gem of a program is a life saver....so ive said and done my part now go do yours....BUY ONE!
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.
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!
This is my second type of FM transmitter - both have been a waste of time and money. Both have a constant hiss in the background. If want to waste your money like I did, buy this unit. If you like the sound of AM radio, buy this unit. Otherwise, use a cassette adapter or rca adapter.
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?
I ordered this to easily transfer pictures between my cameras and my computers. It helps save time when I want to access a picture or set of pictures to transfer and print on my system. I can carry it with me and transfer all manner of pictures to other family computers.
I was looking for something to provide a bit of protection for my D80 while hauling it around in a backpack. This case was a good fit for the D80 with the 18-200 kit lens and even accommodates the sun shade if you reverse it on the lens. I was very happy with the degree of protection it provided inside the backpack.
I use this item with a T60P docking station connected to PS/2 style KVM with no problems.
it's a big chamber, sufficient room for circulations that you don't speed up your fan speed hence the noise reduced, also you can easily to organize your hard drives. i like it alot
Bought this about a year ago and the connections to the laptop and to all the parts are loose. The adapter has a feature that if you change the electronic device connected to the tip, then it can "adapt" to the new power requirements. However, since all the wire connections are loose, it just keeps switching off (to "adapt") -- to fix it, you need to unplug the wall socket and plug it back in.Very disappointed and do not recommend this product.
I have been unhappy with this camera ever since the first week I've had it. The salesman was standing next to me the first night I used it at a church reception, when I was trying to make a photo for the newspaper. The salesman (Joe) was also using a Minolta Maxx 7D. The shutter stuck and wouldn't budge. He told me to take out the card and put it in his camera. Then I made the shot I needed with HIS camera and took the new one home. Never could figure out why the shutter stuck that night. Then I took the camera to Charleston last weekend for a conference. Several shots were ruined due to the shutter sticking and refusing to go down. Twice I managed to force the shutter down and two pictures were so blurred the people are unrecognizable. I tried to change the lens on it by placing a Minolta telephoto zoom lens on, one from my Minolta system 9 35 mm. Got the message in the window, "No lens attached." It was perfectly attached and in place! Then I tried to use the larger flash that came with the 35 mm on the shoe. Flash would not work. Many, many shots were lost due to poor timing by this camera. The salesman refuses to give me my money back. I will have to sell it for whatever KEH in Atlanta offers and it is not much. I paid $1,400 for this plus tax out of my social security check. I feel robbed. I am a former Nikon user and never again will I get a Minolta.
Replacing a smaller card. Well satisfied. Would have purchased a larger spaced card if my camera could have used it.
As one would expect from Sony, this is a quality product. It gets better reception, sounds better, is engineered better and easier to use than similar products. Very user friendly. No complaints.
I cannot say enough good things about how this tool is teaching me to look at the light in a scene. Extremely helpful...makes it easy to shoot exposures with the highlights just below the clipping point of my camera. This requires about 10-20 seconds of using the meter, then set exposure and shoot.The exposure target on the other hand is an incredible pain to use for profiling your camera. This is because the Sekonic DTS software that does the work with the shots of the target requires you to have shot only at full f-stops and apertures. This is amazingly difficult to arrange if you're like me and must simply quest about for just the 'right' light. If Sekonic would revise their DTS software to include 1/3 stop increments in f/stop and aperture, the profiling process would be simplicity itself.
every home should have one--we now have three! the new black casing is very nice too, with a slight non-slip grip on the sides. The battery power lasts forever, usually outlasts my ipod at any rate.This little box packs a big punch, sounds great and is extremely portable. I can't imagine that anyone wouldn't be satisfied with this item.
In the end, I probabably should have gone for the 330 for the small price differential.WARNING: Although this is not a fatal error, DO NOT plug the unit into your computer until instructed by the on-screen display. I falsely assumed that I would save battery power by plugging it into the USB slot and THEN turning it on. WRONG. If you carefully read the literature, it warns you about this, but the "quick reference guide" does not. However, if you made the same error I did, you can reset the unit by removing the face plate and then start from scratch.Second thoughts: 1) Memory: I live in Pennsylvania, and once I loaded PA, NY, MD, DE, WV and NJ, there was no room for anything else. Not that I travel much outside of those states, but when I read the information that said you could load a "region" I was actually thinking more than five or six states. I sort of assumed the entire northeast, or something close to that. But it's limited. As I said, I don't travel much out of those five states, but for the very small price differential with the 330, "having it all" is probably worth it.2) Points of Interest: Maybe there's something I missed, but the 320 has gas stations, hotels and restaurants, nothing else I've discovered, like ATMs, museums, etc. And even though I've updated the software twice, it still lists places that haven't been in business for years, and does not list many other points of interest that I know exist.3) Navigation: Whether I choose "fastest" or "shortest" on this little "test," from work to home, the Garmin insists on routing me along a street with a traffic signal every block, not to speak of two hospitals and a high school, when there is a parallel route which is all of 0.1 miles longer, with one traffic signal and NO traffic congestion generators like hospitals and schools. Likewise, on the way home from the vet today, it insisted on putting me on a four-lane highway that was going to take me 15 miles away from my home. Sure, I couild drive faster while on it, but getting home from the nearest exit to my home was going to be far more of a headache than following the two-lane direct route. For about 8 miles, it tried to re-route me back to to the four-lane entrance ramp that I had deliberately not taken. I understand full well that I am quibbling about the fact that I know local routes, traffic patterns, etc. better than it does. Just be aware that if you are coming from the south, and going to the south end of your destination, the Garman may just well route you on a four-lane that takes you 15 miles east, and then brings you back via streets you wish you'd been able to avoid.4) Adding "this location" to your favorites is not particularly intuitive.5) If you're intersted in trip statistics, your "trip" starts when the unit is powered up, so if you're still packing the car, all your stats will include that "stopped time." If this matters to you, even as a matter of curiosity, remember to reset your trip when you actually start.Nevertheless, it is very easy to use with almost no learning curve. Very intuitive. The screen is easily readable, day or night, though sometimes glare interferes. Not a biggie. The "Go Home" feature is wonderful and isn't emphasized in what I've read. You can set any place as "home" and in 2-3 touch screen selections, you can set the Garmin to guide you back to there. This is extraordinarily useful for people like me who tend to like to explore unfamiliar terrority. Set your hotel as "home," and explore to your heart's content, and then hit "go home" and even if it DOES take you past three hospitals on the way and get you in line behind 17 school buses, it WILL get you back where you started. It is easy to remove the unit from the mount so as to reduce the potential for break-in/theft, and also easy to reattach it.All in all, I'm pleased with it. I just wish in retrospect that I'd spent the relatively few extra bucks on the c330
No problems with this cheaper memory as it is KingstonThe adapter works with any SD card this sizeGreat value for the price
This dvd/cd case is very wellade. It is extremley durable. My bhusband is in Afghanistan and I am sure this case will be able to withstand the hectic environment.
This detector has many settings to eliminate / lessen the false readings from doors, school busses, etc....a quiet feature, and 3 different city settings. As far as detecting radar, it is awesome! It even detects something (maybe running radar?) in passing police cars...when it detects actual radar it practically jumps off the dashboard. Only qualms are it's size (a bit large) and the wire hanging down my dash....If it was smaller i'd give it a 5UPDATE!Born February 2007 - died early 2012. Started making odd chirping sounds and taking scratchy last breaths. False beeps, restarting, then a few days of this...it just passed away. 5 years of loyal service. Ready to buy a new one - funny thing is, it cost more now than it did 5 years ago!
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.
This product proports to work with my hp ink jet printer, but it doesn't. It jams and will not allow the printer to function at all. Even after resetting the printer and reinstalling the print cartridges they still don't work. A true waste of money..hp 56/57 ink jet cartridges remanufactured..
This remote works great with my Nikon D50. I was expecting a larger remote, but this is less than 3 inches in length. It comes with no instruction, so I called Nikon to see how to use it. The remote is very simple to use, once I was told how to use it. Oh, it does come with a case for it. Works as advertise.
I bought this hard drive to back up my dying laptop. My laptop stopped working a few weeks ago, and I bought a new one. I had yet to transfer the data from this hard drive to my new laptop when I accidentally knocked over a glass of water onto the hard drive. The drive shut itself off and I started to panic. I blew cold air into the drive for about five minutes, but then I just let it sit overnight. I was so upset--I thought I had lost everything, including my music, pictures from travel, and college work. But the next morning (about seven hours later) I plugged the hard drive into my laptop, and it still worked! I didn't lose anything!! Needless to say, I quickly transfered everything over to my laptop. But this is a great hard drive--it worked perfectly only hours after being drown in water. I would recommend this to everyone!!
Being that my family and I are huge hockey fans, I bought this for my nephew for his 2nd birthday. It's the perfect size for him to start playing around with hockey and getting the hang of things. Just a simple fun toy for him. He loved it right out of the box.
Ours is 2 years old and has had a dark line down the middle for about a year. Now it has one on either side of the screen, too, and the one in the middle is getting darker.
I live in a townhome with 3.5 bedrooms (approx. 1700 sq feet). I bought the Microsoft home base unit with 4 Microsoft Wireless USB Adapters. We hooked up all 4 units with ease. The wizards worked flawlessly. I have the base unit downstairs, and 4 machines upstairs, and all of them are receiving signals just fine... a "Very Good" rating instead of Excellent when upstairs though. It's good enough to watch a movie wirelessly. I took my laptop outside to see how far I could go... went to the curb, which is about 15-20 feet in front of the house. It's good enough for me.Also, I have a computer hooked up to it by ethernet cables, a laptop with integrated wireless, and 2 Xboxes hooked up. All 8 machines are working fine.Caveat... all machines are running Windows XP.
Glad I did my homework. This cable does the job and for much less than if I had purchased it in a retail store. Don't throw your money at the retailers! Hooked up my son's PS3 Christmas morning for immediate enjoyment.
Been using this adapter since 2007.... No problems whatsoever! Much better option to a failed port than replacing an expensive ADC card.Highly recommended! It won't let you down!
DEALBREAKER:After 15 days of notebook use with these handsome little $10 buds, the right-side bud stopped working. I tested to ensure that it was indeed the Coby bud that failed. The failure repeated when I plugged them into another notebook and another ear bud set worked well in both notebook computers.MADE ME HAPPY:1. Bright white, happy looking ear-buds!2. Cheap3. Great sound when duct-taped firmly into placeMADE ME SAD:1. While packaging for return I found that there was a crack in the left-side insulation wire.2. Although these buds may fit well for many others, I find that they are not a deep enough fit for me. They loosen up and even fall out of my ears easily. The external parts that hang down the ears are effective levers that, if touched, pop the buds out of my ears. There are no options for custom fitting. The sound quality is very much degraded when the buds are loose.3. Typical of many stereo ear-buds, it takes some good light and some good eyes to see the tiny letters that indicate which bud streams the left-side and which streams the right.MADE ME MAD:1. It hurts to remove duct tapeI am exchanging for an identical pair in order to see if I simply received a bum set. Of course I don't expect the fit to be any better, but I'll give the replacement set a chance to add time to the average life span, then post an update here.
Works well as described. The installation was easy and straightforward. No bad surprise or unexpected difficulties were encountered by simply following the instructions and diagrams.USA SPEC PA11-HON - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter
I waited for this 2nd generation model to hit the market but I was nothing but disappointed. I purchased the DVD 201 through a retail chain 2 week ago and I see many yellow dots on the screen and it actually records to the DVD. The coloring looks distorted. It does not seem to happen outside and at first I thought it was low lighting so I bought a light which does not seem to help with the spots. With the shades open (in the house)the dots disappear, but once the shades are closed you see tons of dots again. I have a realitively well lite house in addition to using the 3 watt light on the hotshoe. I exchanged once already ( 2 weeks prior) because I thought it was a mfg defect but I am still having the same problem with the replacement. I have a work order number for repair from Sony that is the best they can do to resolve the issue. What a shame a brand new camcorder has to be serviced 2 weeks old and on top of it I have to pay shipping expenses. I returned it to the store again and am going to read reviews to find a better quality camera. I previously had a JVC which was great and currently they seem to have the better reviews than Sony and Canon. I don't think the DVD world is up to speed yet. Save your money until it is perfected.
This WebCam is good considering the low price. Also, the design just fit my IBM T42. Overall, I am satisfied with product.
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.
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.
This works fine and seems to keep a full charge on my hp laptop, but it dislodges very easily. Not a big deal. I just have to push the cord back in if I move it, so for the price I am very satisfied. It did, however, take forever and ever amen to get out to me at my FPO/AP address in Japan. It was probably the slowest shipping item of any online purchase I've made so far, and the company sent me several "please review this item" emails starting a month before I actually got it.
Beltronics isn't nearly as marketed as other larger companies, especially Escort. However, I would venture to say that this detector is better than their latest model. It was the first completely undetectable radar detector. It excels in Ka radar detection, which is your dominant band when traveling on the interstate. The invisibility of this detector also is very good if you live in Virginia or Washington, DC (places where radar detectors are illegal) since it is undetectable by radar detector detectors.
I've had this pack for over six months now and I have to say it's not too bad. I usually pack along my 10d, Canon 70-200mm, Canon 20mm, Tokina 35-70mm, shoe mount flash and back up consumer grade 35-70. All of this fits nicely without too much fussing. The side and internal pockets also leave plenty of room for cables, remotes, filters, meters, and the like.Downsides?The non-removable Canon logo (Japanese for "steal me"), which I've covered with a generic sew on badge.There is no place to carry a tri-pod. The straps designed for this purpose are woefully inadequate.The waist strap was apparently designed to test peoples sense of humor, but even without it the shoulder pads are comfy enough.All told, if your looking for a backpack style camera bag this one does a fairly nice job, especially for the money.
Thick cable, sturdy, doesn't feel cheep. The reset is on the side covered by the case on two sides making it impossible to trip by accident, which is a plus. Has lasted my 3 years without a hiccup and I literally have everything connected to it.
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 purchased this extremely low priced keyboard for use with my PS3 system. It works great and for the price...you can't go wrong. Take the money you saved from NOT buying a "ridiculously" priced keyboard and treat yourself to a new blu-ray or game.(edit) I did forget to mention: the cord on the keyboard is maybe 3ft so you might want to purchase a usb extension cableAmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)like I did. That way if you're using it for a gaming system you wont go blind from sitting to close to your "big screen"UPDATE (6-20-12) The keyboard is now in-op, so I guess you get approx 9mos of use out of this keyboard. Think I'll spend a few extra dollars and get at least a "full year" keyboard this time lol.
Easy to install. Bolted to 3 studs 16 inches appart. Very secure and sturdy. It is designed to support larger TVs so there were a lot of left over parts.
Wired part works great, wireless drops like a $2 w hore at a political rally. Hammer time on this piece of junk.
Let me say that again- I HATE IT!!!!!! Last night, I just moved from right to left in front of the receiver and I made it make static noises. It picks ME up as static. NOw, I'm NOT talking about being in the nursery- I'm talking about the RECEIVER! In addition, the receiver we have downstairs in the living room, after I turn it on, it's staticky too. So I have to actually SHAKE the thing to make it stop picking up whatever interference it's picking up. Nice. Not to mention the receivers fall over all the time b/c they're so light weight, the weight of their cord alone tips them over. Argh. I'm going to buy another one this week.
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.
I have experience with several other Talkabout models, and this 5500 model isn't loud enough. I have the volume cranked all the way up and it is not nearly as easy to hear someone speaking to me as the other models I have worked with (T4900 and T5620). The chirps and rings are loud, but the microphone doesn't seem to pick up voices very well. If the two of us press our lips on the microphone and speak loudly they transmit just fine (like the other models I have cited,) but who wants to kiss a walkie talkie all day???
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.
The item was delivered on time and is just what I ordered. Item is as described.
Mine broke today so I'm trolling Amazon for a new printer. Won't buy a brother again. This one didn't last very long and the software and interface were very clunky.
I've been using a Rio Cali for about a week, and I'm very pleased with it. It's got no moving parts, which makes it ideal for workouts, running and hiking. As I discovered, iPods skip during physical activity, despite what Apple claims in its advertising.I'm storing music in WMA format on the Cali. at 64 kps, I can get about eight hours on the 256 MB unit. The music on my PC is sampled at 128 kps, so I use Riorad Explorer software from Red Chair software as my download manager. It can be set to transcode from 128 kps to 64 kps as it transfers, without changing the original on my PC. It also makes it easy to set up playlists in the Cali, a definite plus with that much music.I've read some criticisms about the earbuds provided with the Cali. I personally like them. I think it all depends on whether one prefers earbuds or earphones. What I like about the Cali's earbuds is that they go ober and around the ear, so there's no problem with earbuds falling out as one in running.The Cali has an expansion slot for up to 256 MB more storage. My original thought was to record music sets on memory cards and swap them as needed. While that's certainly doable, its a pain. To get to the memory slot, one has to remove the battery cover and batteries. Fortunately, 256 MB holds a lot of music, and one can simply add a card to expand total memory to 512 MB.All in all a great player. If the memory slot had been more convenient, I would have given it a 5-star rating.
I wanted to buy the VX-7000, but after reading the bad reviews on Newegg, I settled with this less expensive webcam. Yes, the image is a bit grainy, and the video can't handle fast motion, but overall is not too bad, considering its price. If I wanted something better I'd have bought a $200-ish digital camera or camcorder.On Server 2008, it's a bit tricky to install only the driver without the LifeCam software, but not impossible. I had to use some third party software (Picasa and Skype) to test the webcam though.
I only tested the adapter for 5 days, but I did it heavily: 4 days of uninterrupted transfers, that was continuous file transfer and video streaming for about 90 hours.What I noticed:Problem: -at the beginning Windows XP had a problem on browsing the networks available, and I had to connect using the TrendNet utility.Good thing: -once connected to my LinkSys WRT54G wireless router the transfers were just as good as over the wired network (note: I use 64-bit WEP security).Problem: -once in a while I'll be noticed that my wireless network got connected (it happened about 3 times during my 5 days testing period), but I guess it's just a software bug or something as both my file transfer (using internet explorer) and video streaming weren't affected.Problem: -the first time I restarted the computer I had to re-connect manually to my wireless network. However this issue has been fixed after, probably because Windows Xp has been able to browse the wireless networks since the first restart. Now the computer stays connected as it used to with the wired network.Strange thing: when there aren't transfers ongoing the indicators show as the signal strength drops even spectacular sometimes. However, during my intense transfers, the signal strength went only to "very good" once in a while (from excellent) without affecting the speed of 54Mbps.Conclusion: although I listed here several problems were all minor. If I would have to buy a wireless adapter again I would do the same choice without even hesitate.Note: I use a Dell dimension 8400 desktop, P4 3.0 GHz HT, 512 RAM. The desktop has been within a close range to the wireless router but I'll come up with more information when I'll set the desktop further.
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.
the HP 5610 All-in-one is a faboulus machine. it's kinda easy to use, but long to install. and there's a small problem, really small: it doesn't come with a USB cable, so you have to buy one separetly.it's light-weighted, and does not take too much place on the desk. really useful if you're a student.
A (very generous and wonderful- yes, you Bitsy) friend gave me one of these for my birthday. As an owner of an iPod already- a green mini- I have to say that the shuffle answers the one concern that keeps me from always carrying my iPod with me: weight. So okay, an iPod mini is hardly a brick, but the shuffle is practically weightless. Yes, there are a few things that you have to let go of; you can't carry a giant amount of music on this. Only about 120 songs. But for some reason, this seems less bothersome than with the mini: I guess being told that you can only take 8% of your music rather than 80% is better for me. I know that some people are not going to get past the idea that there's no screen: well, my feeling about that is just embrace the shuffle! It's all your music; it's like radio: you don't know what's coming next, but since you've chosen it, unlike radio, 75% of it won't stink. Of course, you don't have to shuffle the songs- you can play a playlist as you set it up, which makes the shuffle brilliant for podcasts and audiobooks. I can take 3 or four chapters of a book and/or my favorite KCRW podcasts (via iTunes 4.9) and that bus ride flies by.And for some reason, the sound seems to be better on the shuffle- the music files seem brighter on my Etymodics. What's that wbout?The shuffle is a little more interactive than some of the larger capacity iPods. You have to update your playlist more often to keep from getting bored, but I'm finding myself grabbing my shuffle a lot more on my way out the door than my mini. Sometimes small and simple wins out.
I have switched back form Generic ink and my photos arfe much more vivid now. My printer works like new again. The cartridge came quickly and without any problem.
I had ordered this for Christmas last year, but it was back ordered and I didn't receive it. The price at the time was around $50. When I saw the price was cheaper, I knew I had to buy it. The sound quality is exceptional, especially on those un-used frequencies like 87.9FM. One thing that got a little annoying was that if a song wasn't playing off my iPod, the iTrip would shut off after a while, and the radio would play static. Not a big deal but I thought I should mention it. All in all, a good purchase at a great price.
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 best deal out there for GPS in my ever-so-humble opinion is a refurbished Garmin iQue 3600. It comes with Maps for the whole USA or Europe depending on the version. It comes with a cradle that sits on your dashboard (a bit tight on my 2006 Vibe, but workable) whose power plug goes into your cigarette lighter socket, and includes a nice and loud speaker. The screen is big enough for my uses.Plus, it is a Palm unit, so you can bring it with you for other uses, and use the built-in address book to store your destinations and waypoints. And for anything else you may want. Plus there are a lot of add-on programs to add functionality out there, most for free. You can even get a program that overlays satellite maps on the screen, so you can see the pointer showing exactly where you are on the terrain.It is compatible with both Mac and PCs for syncing (though for initial setup and loading of maps, you DO need a PC or VirtualPC on your Mac).The only downside is the battery is weak, so you probably won't want to use it for hiking, unless you have an external battery pack.I can't recommend this GPS highly enough. We brought it to California and Minnesota (I like in CT) for weddings this year, and we were the only guests who never got lost driving between the various sites
After researching many products of it's type, my boyfriend bought this item. I never owned one myself but now I turn it on before even entering the shower. It has the best reception and gets any channel I have chosen so far. The emergency side light is an extra added bonus in case of a loss of power. The best testimonial is that I purchased 3 as holiday presents this year!
I have been looking forward to the arrival of this DVD player since I ordered it a few days ago. It arrived with the H03 error. I never even got to play one DVD. After searching the internet for the code it appears lots of people are having problems. Many people are not getting the code until after the unit is out of warranty. At least I can still return mine.
I love my Sony Mavica and they don't have many places to buy the mini discs where I live now so when I found them on Amazon I was thrilled. They are an excellant product. I have purchased them before and they are just as good as the Mavica brand. With 50 discs I will be able to take so many pictures and the cost was exceptional. I will definitely buy these again!
Great backpack, tons of space. The back pack has several compartment divisions besides the ones installed. Has a weather cover below. The tripod base can be hooked on any part of the backpack. Great purchase! really happy with it!
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).
I use this microSD card in my Samsung ZX-20. It has never had any problems with reading or writing data. It also transfers files very quickly, both to and from my PC with the included adapter. This is a top-notch, quality package that is well worth the money.
I recently bought this new iPod and since owning it a while I have changed my opinion of it. (see update below) I use it about everyday and enjoy it a lot. It is great being able to carry music and pictures and other things around that you can use at home or in the car or a trip.I have heard people talk about how they scratch easy so the first thing I did was go to the Dollar Store and buy a sleeve for it. I don't have any scratches on mine at all. The battery lasts a long time and when you connect it to your computer it automatically charges and loads anything that you may have recently placed in the iTunes software. iTunes is pretty easy to use although it still wants to get artwork from the iTunes store even after you turn that option off. So it still seems to have a few bugs in it. You don't really need instructions for operating either because it has been thought out pretty good and after messing around with it for a little bit anyone can figure out how it operates. The sound quality using the ear buds is good and they aren't too big for your ears. There might be something better out there but compared to the muvo I used before it is night and day.The way I had my music tagged would not let it come up on the iPod directory the way I wanted it so I had to go through and re-tag a bunch of stuff which took hours. This is the one quirky thing that is a bother because if the files are not tagged exactly right the software will place your music in some stupid setup like under artists you might have 5 or 10 different listings for the same artist. It might take a while before you find out exactly what works and what doesn't. I have MusicMatch on my computer and I used that to edit the tracks so it comes up on the iPod the way I want it to. If there was anything that was kind of a pain that was it because I hadn't planed on going through my entire library and re-tagging it all.Update: After having it for a couple months I would say that I am happy but at the same time aggravated. Having to change the tagging of all your music to get it to show up on the iPod in the right folders is a pain. That is my biggest complaint and I can't believe how quirky this thing is. Everything has to be exactly right and then sometimes it still doesn't display music in proper folders. Like a lot of things the software is probably over engineered making how things are displayed complicated instead of easy. I would not give it 5 stars anymore and if I could change it I would make it a 3 star. Actually I would give the software a 1.
This Item does just what it's supposed to, automatically adjust voltage for fans based on temperatures. You can not change the temps at which a certain voltage is supplied. But you should already know that, if you researched it correctly. It is simple and just works, no problems so far, no weird settings and stuff it just works.Prossimpledoes what it's supposed toset alarm temps and save them (if battery works)Conscan't change tempsCan't save the time with mine (battery might be dead)and also can't save alarm tempstemp probes are to thick, in my opinion, to be situated between a heat spreader and a heat sink, so on heat sink is required, but it seems to work just fine (lower temps than actual but it's still ok for fan control)For all the cons it is still a good product especially if you can get it cheap (i got it for 10$ from amazon, new)
I was so excited when I got my new Zune in the mail. I recently sold my iPod because it was so incompatible with Walmart music downloads (88 cents to iTunes 99!), windows media player, and all my other music software. I decided to get a zune. But it is huge! Very large design. And it is no more compatible than iPod!!! It will not work with any software other than zune. No Windows Media Player, Musicmatch Jukebox, Walmart downloads, or anything else. The ipod is much cooler looking, and is much smaller. The zune's colors are boring compared to iPod's. If you are trying to decide between two incompatible mp3 players - choose iPod!!!
Very finicky - even from 10 feet away from my tuner it still requires very precise positioning to work, and there is always a minimal level of background noise that is irritating during quiet passages.Went back to long RCA cables and 1/8 to RCA adapter as cheaper option that better thought of wireless solutions.
I've had my Logitech Harmony 720 remote for about 2 months and so far I don't have any major complaints. It was very easy to program. The only complaints I have is I sure wish the buttons were a little bit bigger and at this price it should be RF instead of IF. It replaced 4 remotes, that sure makes the coffee table look a lot less cluttered!
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.
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.
The earphones are fine, but they create too much pressure physically on the skull (ears). They don't just sit, they squeeze onto your ears. Definitely a minus for me. Maybe I'll get used to them, but so far I feel it was a bad call.
I will keep this short. My last complete review was not posted. I bought the Canon LiDE 50 from Amazon &amp; installed the supplied drivers. The drivers do not support XP, &amp; the Canon Toolbox is very buggy supporting PDF. Went to Canon's site. It states XP users should not install the drivers that come with the unit! Their update is also very buggy. If your stuck try unloading all Canon stuff &amp; restart your computer 3 times. Then install their update. It might work some of the time now.
This router was a piece of cake to hook up and it's range is awesome! We have a basement and the router is upstairs and no problems anywhere even outside on the patio.
The scanner works very well, able to scan old negitives and get good pictures out of them. Would purchase this again if I had too. Great price also.
Given some earlier reviews, the refills worked much better than expected. Although not attractively packaged, being shrink wrapped did nothing to affect the usability. Photo printing is very good and text printing is just fine. Like everything else, some customers may find the occasional lemon. I did not and have no qualms about ordering again. An excellent buy!
The drive works just as I expected. As with other reviewers, it's missing 1 star because of the cap on the USB plug. It comes off pretty easily. In spite of that, I'd still recommend it.
I read a couple of reviews saying that this item does not work with Windows Vista, that put a hold on my purchase, but after reading one of the good reviews saying that it does work and saying how to get it to work, I thought I would give it a shot. The item arrived, I plugged it, the computer read it right away and it was installed. I proceeded to my sound recording program and tried it, the volume was low.HERE IS HOW TO MAKE IT WORK; I then moved onto reading the reviews of the people who have said that it does work with Vista, and here is how I got mine to work. Go to control panel, type in sound and go to your "system sounds" a window with three tabs should pop up, go to the tab that reads "recording" when you get there, you should see something other than your new microphone selected as default, just change it, go to properties and change the volume to a higher one (mine was down to 9, I went up to 100 and noticed the HUGE difference) and you will be all set. Open your sound recorder and enjoy.Great product, I have only had it for a day, so I have no reviews as to its endurance of time, but it will definitely last long if you take care of it, as with everything else.
A lot less expensive than the original Panasonic battery, this Digipower product has caused me no problems so far. I got it as the second spare to the two original Panasonics I have (a single spare is so very risky!) and can't see a significant difference in battery life in comparison to them, although I use it just as frequently. I'm happy with the Digipower despite a previous bad experience with their rechargeable AA's.
Extends my HP all-in-one scanner/copier/printer to the CPU and maintains the higher 2.0 speeds. Can't ask for more. Cable is inexpensive and seems well made. We'll see how long it lasts.
I was sent a very nice wireless mouse. You have to have a CD to install this on your computer. I was unfortunately sent the wrong CD. I have been all over trying to find the correct CD. I have to buy the Wireless Mouse to get the CD that comes with it. With shipping this cost me around $25. Thanks for nothing.
I'm seeing things up close and personal now! Fine quality optics and smooth adjustment mechanisms. I use it for tightening up my shot group, watching the secret military base across the bay, and enjoying the birds that visit our garden. First night I set it up, there was a full moon and it was fascinating to see the clarity of the moon's surface and craters. Pricey, but it's not a toy, or made out of a flimsy tube of plastic and aluminum. Has some heft to it meaning it is solid and won't go out of adjustment. Even the tripod is well-made and very stable. I'd recommend it if you want quality and performance that won't disappoint.
I got a Green iPod mini for my birthday in July 2005. I loved the easy to use clickwheel, and the shiny green color. But around October of that year, it started to have glitches and it would freeze up after being on for only 2 minutes! I took it to Apple and they gave me a new one because of a problem. Then in February 2006, the replacement mini died. It wasn't recognized on iTunes, and it finally showed the sad iPod icon. I put it in Diagnostic Mode (Press Select and Previous) and I did a HDD scan. The scan failed and when I reset it, it turned on to the sad iPod again and the hard drive started clicking and it sounded like it was abour to explode. I went to Apple again and they gave me another one. When I got home (thankfully Apple store only 15 minutes away from me) I charged it, and it worked fine. Now it's February 2007, and the warranty expired today. When I turned it on when I woke up, it wouldn't turn on.What a waste of time. This is the most UNRELIABLE iPod out there. And Apple says they can only repair it for a fee of $[...]. That's how much I paid for it in the beginning! I'm just going to buy a new iPod nano.
The tripod is very small and light, the materials used to make it are somewhat sturdy. Be careful not to pull too hard when extending the legs, as it could come apart. I am taking it on a long trip to Europe and plan to use it a lot. My Canon Powershot ELPH fits perfectly on it because they are similar in size. If your looking for a polished and professional grade travel tripod...move on. This one is definantly made for amature photographers like myself on the go.
this tv is awesome great color and everything. I really dont know where to begin. And the style it looks cool.
I was looking for some speaker cable to replace some crappy stand-by stuff in my bedroom setup and this stuff worked out great.The specs from Monster on the cable are pretty good and it performs nicely in my setup. The winding is tight and consistent with the outer sleeve keeping it all together. If you take your time you should have no problems cutting back the sleeve and stripping the ends of the wires. Once I got everything cabled I can honestly say it "sounds" great. There was no added noise or odd coloring of the audio. I think the solid core is a benefit as well because the bass response from my speakers is noticeably better.So I can definitely recommend this if you are looking for some quality cable that doesn't cost an entire paycheck or two. :)
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.
couldn't get any cheaper, and has worked perfectly for many years. I used it to hook up my new plasma flat screen, and I'm very happy with the cable's performance. I will certainly buy another when needed, and I recommend it for anyone who doesn't require a fancy brand, just a cable that works.
Let's imagine how it would be convenient to avoid all the terriblesome cords and be comfortable with sitting apart from the monitor, sitting into the chairs. You have great wireless keyboard and optical mouse, it's easy to use and install it.
Excellent everything was excellent the equipment was exactly what we needed and it is being put to used almost everyday...
I am knocked out by the capacity,audio quality and basic usability of this device...BUT there seems to be no way to fast forward in a fast way -- if you want to fast forward say one hour into an audiobook, you need to hold the forward button down for maybe 2 minutes. This is the only downside.
My wife was so excited to get one, we went to an Apple Store tonight, the first night they are on sale, to buy one. Brought it home. Charged it. Plugged it into the computer. It died. So tomorrow morning we have to drive all the way back there to get another. What a drag. I hope that the quality is a little better in the next one they give us.
I bought this a few days ago and it's my FIRST mp3 player lolWell after charging it for an hour, it acted a little weird, but it ended up working, but the battery was still low.Then I charged it again until it said it was 100% full, but when I unplugged it it was only about 80%.I said oh well. I started it up and it was missing the radio. I had to do a firmware update to get the radio, but at least it works now.Here's my review:Pros: Nice screenFM radioPicture viewer (pretty useless, but it's there)Voice RecorderExpandable memoryEasy to sync music to playerEtc.Cons: Battery life is weak!One earbud is longer than the other. Feels awkwardCan't use the player while it's charging! Really annoys meUser manual is extremely vague.No radio until you upgrade firmware.I can't think of much else now..But for $19.99 plus free shipping, I'm not complaining!
I'm more than satisfied with my wonderful little compact case. Would recommed it over and over
I have an HP burner, which means its native format is DVD+R. I've used the entire stack now, and they all burned at top speed and I didn't get a single "coaster." What more can you ask from a blank DVD?UPDATE: While these disks probably are as excellent as ever, technology has advanced since my review to the point where they are not the most economical option for me anymore. For the price of 4 stacks, you can get a 2 GB external drive. These disks are "Write once", of course, while the external drive can be written to (and erased) hundreds of thousands of times. If you have a USB 3.0 port, the difference in speed between writing a DVD and copying to external drive will quickly make a believer out of you.If you truly need to make physical media, this is a great product. If you, like me, only used these to create backups or to simply get little used (but still important) data safely off your internal hard drive... the time to make the transition has come.
I have been wanting an iPod for a while now, but was hesitant because of the cost. I finally bit the bullet and it is wonderful! I highly recommend the classic for first time buyers because it has everything you need in an easy to use interface. I have a long commute to and from work and primarily use my classic for audiobooks and podcasts. And let me tell you, at 80GB, it will be years before I fill it up and have to worry about removing anything! And using it in this fashion, a charge will last most of the week, although when the kids use it for videos the battery drains faster.Definitely a must buy.
Shipping was the quickest on amazon yet. Product is as explained and works very well on my tv from my blu ray player. No picture problems or cutting out. For the price you cannot go wrong.
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.
These speaker brackets are specifically designed for the following Bose speakers:AcoustimassLifestyle3*2*1FreestyleHaving recently purchased the Bose Acoustimass 10 Series III Home Theater Speaker System, it quickly became clear to me that the UB-20W wall/ceiling speaker brackets were the only choice when it came to conserving space. As a whole, given the instructions, a power drill, a 7/32" drill bit and a Phillips head screwdriver, the installation of these speaker brackets was quick and simple.One note of caution though, the instruction booklet calls for a " drill bit for drilling the holes for the plastic anchors that are supplied with the kit, a " drill bit is just a tad too large and will cause you to send the plastic anchor right on through the wall, never to be seen again. A 7/32" drill bit is perfect for this job!I highly recommend these wall/ceiling brackets if you're looking at purchasing any of the above listed Bose speakers. They're perfect for the job and, providing you purchase the white or black ones depending on your walls, seamlessly fit right in, not to be noticed. {ssintrepid}
Don't be fooled by the price, these are some actually some decent filters. I'm using the UV filter to simply protect the lens on my camera, but the polarizer is pretty darn good at filtering out glare and reflections.This "Twin Pack" is a simply aSunpak CF-7059-CP Camera Filterand aSunpak 58mm UV Camera Filter (CF-7034)box taped together.The filters themselves work great. The only minor issue is that the polarizer is slightly too tall for the hard plastic case it comes in, so the cover doesn't fit perfectly, but it still locks in place fine once you twist it.
The hybrid diagonal allows you to use your 1.25" eyepieces on scopes with a .965" tube. I have used this diagonal to used my Meade Super Pl&ouml;ssl eyepieces with and old 60mm Jason/Empire refractor. The eyepieces that came with that telescope can not compete with the Meades and has given my old scope new life.
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.
Compared to other photo backpacks the price on this was so reasonable. It's adjustable for whatever equipment configuration you have, and lightweight. A high quality photo backpack.
Good product. Shipped and recieved in a few days. No problems except that he will not stop emailing me until I write a review.
Great card, huge capacity, fast.I bought this card during a $50 rebate offer.But a word of caution: the part shipped is OEM part, not retail, and hence there is no UPC. This unfortunately invalidates the rebate requirements, according to the downloadable rebate instructions (above). Perhaps Viking will still honor the rebate without the UPC...
This bag is awesome! The variety and versatility of the pockets is outstanding so you can place different items where you need/want them. The orange lining make it easy to find what you are looking for as well. I have used this bag every day for the past 3 years and it's hardly worse for the wear. Plus it can hold A LOT OF STUFF! A LOT! I have had my 17 inch laptop, a school book, an iPad (the thick, brick original version), an Apple Keyboard, various letters and papers, a boat load of chargers - iPad charger, dedicated hotspot charger, personal cell phone charger, work phone charger, two Bluetooth headset chargers, and my Jawbone Jambox charger - and a bunch of smaller knick knacks like thumb drives, pens, highlighters, sharpies, etc. inside of this bag all at one time. It was quite heavy as you can imagine but the bag has stood up to it all time and time again. It's also nice when it's not that full because the bag itself is light; increasing the comfort when carrying those heavy loads it can accommodate. The shoulder strap helps with that as well because it is also very durable and comfortable. If I had to sum this bag up I'd say it was: light, durable, versatile, and spacious. I personally like the look of it as well. I would highly recommend this bag and I would buy it again if and when this one ever breaks down.
I've had my PAL for 5 years and it's done everything I've asked it to. I've taken it to the beach, into the garden, into the bathroom (but not the shower). The finish held up well, but mine's not glossy and it has a great battery life, I've played the thing for 5+ hrs again and again and it still does its job. Only now has the AM/FM/off dial started to wiggle a little and so sometimes the channel is dropped. The sound isn't perfect, but it's a single speaker and it's not ceramic, but it's portable, durable, nice to look at, gets me radio and hooks to my iPAD. It's small and packs well. I've used the heck out of my little PAL and when it dies, I'm absolutely certain that I'll get another. Before my PAL, I bought a separate radio/iPod docking thing for $30 bucks and hated it, so I went a little pricier and I have had no complaints at all with my PAL.
I had previously purchased a cheap circular polarizer filter and I could not get my lens to focus properly with it on. So I spent a little more on this filter and I am very pleased with the results! It worked great and has fine clarity. I'm looking forward to creating much better landscapes with this filter.
The Good: It comes in pair! Who would have thought Bose would have tought this?The Bad: It is Bose and it come with the price!
I was very disappointed that through no fault of this product, in the Cleveland/Akron area, I only could receive one channel inside or out. It is ideal though for hooking up a video game, DVD player, or any other video source, and the AM-FM radio is a great feature. Also, just a non-solicited note, I want to thank Amazon for carrying this and similar obscure products. I searched Best Buy, Circuit City and Wal-Mart (smaller electronics section so I understand)looking for a similar product to no avail. Through product reviews and customer comments, I was able to get much more information here than at the retailers. Ultimately, I did return the TV to Amazon.
I bought this TV a few weeks ago and so far so good. The resolution is incredibly clear, specially with HD channels. I have an XBOX 360 and I was amazed the first time I plugged it in to this TV, not only because of the crystal-clear image, but also because of the loud and clear sound. So if you're looking for an affordable TV but also want to get the most out of it, I recommend you buy this one. It's Not cheap or expensive like a Sony or Samsung and you're probably going to get about the same image quality
Unfortunately I discovered while back home in Canada that the connector does not fit inside the Lenovo W520The connector should have a split of about 1/8" so that it can slide insideSo now I am waiting to see what comes next.... :-(
I ORDERED A RED ZUNE (TO BE DIFFERANT THAN MY WIFE'S) IT CAME IN BLACK NOT RED. WORKS GREAT, TO MUCH TROUBLE TO SEND BACK FOR A RED ONE. OH WELL!!!
Excellent player. Its light and the controls work well. Usability and software is excellent. Unfortunately, the on/off switch got stuck in after 5 months of use and RIO will not fix or replace it, unless we pay $100. I would expect a little more durability from a player at that price.
This antenna is too directional dependent. Almost always I have to re-adjust its orientation to obtain better reception on any one channel. In addition, if you live in an apartment very close to or surrounded by adjacent apartment blocks, forget about this antenna. Given most of the previous reviews, it will probably work okay if you live in small buildings.
I bought this TV for my RV because it has a built in DVD player. Now I also use it in our exercise room when it is not in our RV.I tried the computer input and was amazed at how good it is as a monitor. If I needed a monitor I think I would buy this TV instead. Maybe it won't work with a Direct TV remote, but who cares anyway?It has a good variety of inputs.I paid about 225.00 or so on sale. So far a nice little TV!
This TV is great if you don't want to spend the money for plasma or LCD and get near as good quality.
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.
Bought this item around Christmas. It stopped working around March. Emailed Targus about problem. They asked me to identify Operating System, how many devices were attached and how many devices were plugged in simultaneously. I didn't know when it had stopped working. I noticed it when I went to access data on an external hard drive and couldn't find it listed. No lights on Hub were working and hub/attached devices did not appear on Device Mgr. Hub was installed on a desktop PC that receives light usage. Operating System is Vista (the main reason I purchased this product was that it ran on Vista). I had about 5 devices attached including an external drive, a printer and scanner. I have not used the scanner or printer since adding the hub. I highly doubt that any devices were working simultaneously.Targus response was "Having all of those devices connected has resulted in overtaxing the hub, causing it not to work. With the overtaxing, the hub is not covered under the conditions of the warranty. I apologize for this inconvenience."Nowhere in the user manual were there any warnings about damage occurring from plugging certain devices into certain ports. Nor is there any clear language in warranty that says "overtaxing" hub is not covered. So now I have a Targus paperweight.
Love it! I questioned the functional value of this versus just being a "cool accessory" for my Macbook, but all doubts were gone when I used it for the first time.Of course it keeps your lap cool, plus the padded wrist support makes typing much more comfortable. It really does make a difference with your posture, and I find that I'm not slumping down like I was before, which has made a noticeable difference in my back comfort after sitting at the laptop for a while. It's also great on a computer desk. The laptop is raised up more, and its ergonomically more comfortable and "natural" feeling than the typical flat laptop position.The sticky pads on your Macbook grip right to the stand and don't move or slide around at all. Plus, if your "rubber feet" wear out after a while the iLap stand also comes with 4 additional pads that you can put on the base.Bottom line: its cool, and keeps your legs cool; its a solid design that's light and portable, and your wrists and back will appreciate it!
I LOVE these speakers! They come with two mounting kits, which saved me a lot of trouble when putting them in the shelf. When UPS brought them (I bought two pairs) the box was quite heavy. These are substantial speakers! They are very deep! Be ready for some hiccups when installing, as they gave me a little bit of trouble fitting properly.I have got them in and they sound simply AMAZING! It's like frikin' surround sound in there! I was considering adding a sub, but I don't think I need it now...
Poorly designed and poorly built. A cheap, too small plastic "x" with four unsightly sticks protruding from its ends to supposedly hold the computer in place. You can't lock the "x" to hold the computer in place. At the end the comouter ends up literally hanging from this undersized contraption. Any attempt to move it (the wheels are a joke) will just open the "x" and make the computer fall. A useless piece of junk.
I picked the Mojo up recently (...). With its expandability options via SD/MMC, it's no doubt a great player for the price I paid. Don't get me wrong, I like my mojo alot and don't regret buying it, but it has some drawbacks to keep in mind if you're going to pay full price for it.Not so good:** the 256F Mojo is actually a rebranded MPIO FL100 with a different casing, you'll find this posted in several forums (the Virgin mp3 player also falls into the same category and is also based on the FL100). What this means is that TDK doesn't actually write either the Unify software or the firmware for it. In fact, my unit has old firmware on it but I can't upgrade it because the newer firmware (9/29/03) on www.mpio.com seems to perform hardware checks to see if my mojo is branded as a TDK model or a real MPIO model and TDK hasn't posted any firmware updates. MPIO's FL100 current firmware also supports 1GB SD Cards.** the Unify software that comes with it is a good example of poor programming. The application locks up pretty often requiring you to hard shutdown. The TDK version also doesn't work with Windows XP SP2. For that you'll need a few files from either the MPIO Yahoo Group or from www.mpio.com. I'd suggest just downloading the MPIO version of the mp3 management software called MPIO Manager, which is updated frequently and is identical in every way to the TDK version except for the abscence of the TDK logo.
I am sad to say that this is the first review I have written on Amazon. But I was so disappointed in the performance of this porduct I just had to express myself. Even though this porduct was free, I expect it to "work". I hooked it up to my S-video port on my TV, turned on the device with a 512MB card containing ~20 3.2 megapixel photos. I was able to view the first 3, then it locked up. I tried several other times with other cards, photos, etc...all with the same results. Luckily my Canon camera came with a video out to display on the TV and I don't have to deal with this piece of JUNK. I give it one star because the batteries for the remote worked.
I loved this camera from the moment it came out of the box. I took it with me everywhere I went and treated it lovingly. It gave me amazing shots. Everything from macro, panoramic, motion, you name it - it delivered. The reason why I am giving it 2 stars is because it died on me after about 3 years of use. At first, the focus began to falter. Quickly after that, the camera would simply not operate for longer than what it took me to get 2 pictures. Initially I thought it was my batteries that were going bonkers (I always had 3 charged batteries with me). I went and bought 2 more batteries from 2 different brands. Charged them, and same problem. The camera would turn on, show a fully charged battery icon, then it would not focus while taking photos, and after 1 or 2 attempts at capturing a shot, it would shot off saying "battery exhausted." I still have the carcass of my sweet 8700. I am staring at it as I type this and search for the next camera to take its place. I really expected more years out of it. But it was great while it lasted.
I have owned this item for at least 4 to 5 years. It has kept going and going and going. I have not had one problem with it. The ink cartridges are easy to replace. It troubleshoots and everything. It even prints great pictures. You can simply transfer pics and docs from just about any memory card! WOW! I love it!HP PSC 1610 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier
I bought two of these, one for each of my children. It is reliable, you have a choice of how you want the alarm to work - radio, buzzer, or CD, and even which song on the CD you want to wake you up. The numbers are large, which help when you have sleepy eyes. It's been very dependable so far.
The C530 is a worthwhile improvement over the C300 series. It features a super-bright disply that works well even in bright daylight with polarized sunglasses. It uses the SiRF-3 chipset, which is far faster and more accurate that the previous generation. Not only does it get oriented quickly, it recovers almost immediately from going through tunnels (sometimes before even exiting the tunnel), and is as good as it gets for urban canyons (tall buildings). It is very easy use, particularly to new users. The provided windshield mount is elegant and works well. It comes with a number of languages built in, though it has no text-speech capability.I purchased a 2GB SD card and the Europe maps -and it worked great there as well. There are a lot of mounting options, including the RAM mounting system.There are some minor gripes: There is no way to modify the information presented on default screens. There is no compass or time displayed on the default page while it is giving guidance. You also cannot pan the display to look at the whole route while it is navigating (though you can while you are viewing the map with no guidance). It has very limited capabilities for generating and saving routes (multiple waypoints) - somewhat frustrating when I want to use with my motorcycle, or lend to someone for a scenic drive. The registration process for the new maps was cumbersome and non-obvious. All the Europe maps fit on a 2GB SD card, and the unit automatically used them. Additional icons and POI databases can be downloaded (though there is very little available internal memory - a SD card is a must). There are supposed to be additional databases available from 3rd party vendors, but I haven't been able to find them. There appears to be no way to import addresses from another address book (e.g. MS Outlook.) The unit uses a proprietary power connector that is not compatible with anything else. An AC adapter is $35 extra.All in all, a very good solution. I would not hesitate to recommend it to the typical user.
I recently purchased this product from Amazon. I'm very pleased with how nicely my external hard drive fits into this case. The material is not soft but very solid and sturdy. I would highly recommend this product if you carry your portable hard drive around often like me.
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.
This is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. It plays the CD or radio for 90, 60, or 30 minutes so you can go to sleep. Huge numbers on the clock display---I am nearsighted and can see them without my glasses from across the room. All controls are marked for feeling them in the dark, so you can't go wrong. This is a well-thought-out piece of equipment. Don't buy it for exceptional sound, but it is fine at the low levels you will probably use next to your bed.
The Tripp Lite Power strip was bought for an additional rack, but I ended up needing it to support another Tripp Lite in another CISCO rack environment. Works as intended without fail, one my issues with power strips is the lack of heavy duty plugs, wire and length of cable- which is not even a problem here. I am using this and another in a 7' rolling rack and I have no issue moving the rack without fear of unplugging anything during configuration or while working between work stations.
What can i say its arctic silver 5 its always a great thermal paste to use, on pc consoles whatever it is, you can never go wrong using this thermal paste
Garmin n&uuml;vi 680 Travel AssistantGreat value for the money. Performas better than expected
i got this router for one and only reason that in future i'm going to install a open source software in that. one important thing that i noticed is WRTP54G(i got from vonage for my voip) doesn't support vpn which very much killed my enthusiasm and immediately disliked any linksys product because my other dlink router supports vpn. i was very apprehensive when i bought this, but to my delight i can do vpn.i haven't had time to play with this router yet, so i don't what else i can do with this
I have owned this product for about 4+ years and it is a excellent wireless network.I have the base station and a Microsoft Wireless card in my other computer.Additionally, my wireless HP printer networks off this base station router, and two MacBooks and a Dell Laptop with a Microsoft Wireless card.This Base Station is connected to a cable modem & Vonage modem device without having any down time or having to reboot ever.Very amazed at the 100% uptime, speed, and distance (in a 2100 sq ft/5 bedroom house).
I bought this one to replace one that failed after many years of good service. It's working just fine doing its thing when needed.
Gave this to my hubby for his birthday. He takes it everywhere and is having a ball using it. Very trustworthy and one more reason not to stop and ask directions.
I just got an LCD TV and bought this DVD player for it at WalMart (the scariest place on earth). I hooked it up to my TV using the component plugs, which are supposed to create better color on an LCD tv. If an image made up of only black and red is what you're looking for, than this is the player for you. I tried hooking it up through the normal RCA plugs and it worked fine (so thats why I give it 2 starrs rather than none), but i want it to work through the component plugs so now I have to go back to the last place I ever want to be to return it. Thanks RCA! I know it is the DVD player, not my TV, that is defective because I tried hooking up a different DVD player, a Panasonic thats 3-4 years old, and it worked fine through the component plugs.
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!
I've been using it for about 1 week now. Great little unit, easy to use, superior to the Quest and 2610 that I've also owned because of its faster calculation times and ease of use. Does indeed update arrival time depending on speed (at least mine does). Seems to be accurate within a couple minutes on my daily 35 minute commute. Starts the estimate based on it's internal average speeds for highways, etc, then adjusts depending on how fast you are actually driving. I would not spend the extra money on the 330. Spend a few bucks on a 512md sd card, I've tried but can't possibly think of how to use more than that on a single trip. And I would assume the sd card is a little faster than the HDD. You get more batter life, like 2x. Also, I like being able to upload favorites from the pc using the software, so the sd version is actually preferable to me. And it looks like the price is still too high here so until it comes down check out pricegrabber or nextag.Pros-large touchscreen-easy to use-portable, 8 hour battery, pocket sized (in loose pants or jacket-fast calculation times & map drawing.-nice mountingcons-no route saving or transfering, hence no waypoints can be stored in route but this is remedied simply by saving favorites and touching your favorite in route, just a little more attention requred.-weak software.
I don't know if "Hi-Speed" describes this device but it worked with everything that I hooked up to it, including an HP inkjet printer, USB 2.0 hard drive, USB 2.0 memory card reader, USB Mouse, Cannon scanner and an Epson scanner. Large files seem to take a long time to transfer, even for 802.11g speeds. The "Wireless" interface works OK, though the signal seems to drop off significantly at 15 feet or more, but it works great where my printer is only just across the room. I was able to configure and use the device through both the built-in wireless and wired ethernet interfaces with no problems. If you need more distance, just connect the device to a wireless router.
I had no trouble installing this card in my Windows 2000 Server. I connected my Cable modem to it and success came quick and easy. It has been in use for several months without any problem. Great product, great price. I also have one of these in my Windows NT computer on this network - where it is also working fine. Cheers !
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 these earphones in pink. I had them for a year and they finally went because of me not because of the product itself. But for cheaper headphones they have the best bass and quality better than the headphones that come with the Ipod.. They are very comfortable hard to find in stores they are always sold out in Target. I'm looking for them so I can buy them again. But I want the pink color. Great product
I heard these speakers at a friend's house and was very impressed with the audio quality so I purchased 2 pairs for myself and installed them in my house (in two bedrooms w/ individual volume controls) and was just as impressed with them.I normally listen to music on my moderately high-end (Vienna Acoustics) speakers but when I'm kicking back in the bedroom, these speakers easily meet my needs, both in sound quality and price. Sure they're not my Viennas but they are great nonetheless.BOTTOM LINE: Great sound for the price. Easy installation. You won't be disappointed.
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.
This is a good dongle if your converting old molex to sata on newer hdd's that don't support molex. And converting old power supplies to support sata.
I'm 14 years old, and I've been saving my money up for a long time. I wanted a handheld that was the best, for the best price. After TONS of research, in all sorts of PalmPilots, PocketPC's, etc., I settled on my original favorite - the Visor Deluxe. My friend has one, too (orange), and now that I have one, we beam games and addresses and stuff to eachother. Green is really pretty, and has the same misty-green color as the pics on the site. The documentation is pretty limited, and most PalmPilot hardware add-ons and some accessories won't work, but all the software I've tried has worked fine! In terms of color, ice and green are the same as the web site shows them, orange is more of an iMac orange, and blue is a little darker.In my opinion, the Visor is well built, perfectly functional, and easy to use (not to mention looks cool). You can get many free applications to do almost anything you like, and springboard modules to do the rest. If you're limited on a price (or even if you aren't!) consider a Visor!
I recently purchased this power conditioner because I live on the coast of Maine...We have power outages & I have a generator.When power goes out my generator kicks in but my Renaii Heater does not restart because the power is not clean enough. So I purchased this item on the advice of my electrician... We have had one outage since purchase in this case not long enough for the generator to go on but long enough to cut all power for about 5 seconds....When power from the street resumed, my heater started...That is good news !!We often go to Florida for 2 to 3 weeks in the winter and I want rock solid performance if we have a power outage that my generator and heaters will prevent a freeze up....So far so good, we have not had power outage so that the generator will take over, so I am waiting to see how the unit performs then
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.
As expextedAsking me to write more than this is nwasting your time and mine because no explinations are neccissary
I had my headphones break and didn't have enough money to buy some really new nice ones so I went on Amazon.com to look for the cheapest ones. Now, knowing that I bought the cheapest headphones on the website I didn't expect much from them. But the sound quality is amazing for thse little cheap headphones. Only problem is that sometimes the cushioning around the earbud comes off if you take them out of your ears too fast. Great headphones for the price.
The upgrade was desperately needed and these turned a slow dog into a zippy laptop...price, speed and delivery were perfect.
I've had nothing but trouble with this adapter on my system. My system locks up constantly if it is connected. Apparently, a lot of other people with Athlon systems are having the same problem - so buyer beware.
I bought a WUSB11 ver. 2.4 used on eBay. This was for a new HP Pavilion a550E (with 64-bit CPU)desktop, running Windows XP Home edition. The pre-existing set-up was: a wireless ISP offering
I'm no expert, but I know what I hear. These speakers are clear and accurate. I can hear all the different musical instruments in the orchestra with so much clarity and accuracy now than I used to with my old BOSE speakers. Violins, flute, horns, harp, guitars, cello, xylophone, chimes, drums, clarinet... they all sound like they are supposed to, not colored and muddied up in one blend of painful, indistinguishable orchestral noise. Try playing your favourite band or orchestra CD and you'll know what I mean. For the price I paid, $216- delivered, these speakers are excellent value... I highly recommend them.
[...]Now if anyone is interested in Tamron Lenses, in general?I can't review this lens,,,, But the "SP" lenses are Tamrons better lenses and this lens is a F2.8 so I assume that this is a pretty bitching lens. I owned a Tamron 70-210 "SP" Manual Focus lens on my Canon AE1 Program and later on a Canon F-1 and it worked great and was the only lens I needed in most all circumstances! I loved that internal continuous focus macro lens. You could macro and use the zoom without changing the focus. This lens had nearly no flair and made a great general all purpose lens. I used it mostly always with available light however it shot nice portaits with fill flash as well. If you're using it for photo journalism it's tough and fast handling. This was my all around carry everywhere lens.
the GPS came as advertised, quick shipping, packaged properly, I would purchase another from this Seller again, if I needed one. A+
Although the iLap looks bulky from the pictures, and I wasn't sure how comfortable this would actually be on my lap, I'm glad to report that I'm happy with my purchase. More importantly, the iLap really does prevent overheating. I no longer hear my 13" Macbook Pro's fans going off.
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.
Good surge protector for computer equipment. Has space for large plugs but is compact enough to fit in a relatively small space.
I had this camera for one whole year. It was great. This camera take beautiful pictures and is so easy to operate. Its size makes it so easy to carry around.However, while looking for cameras last year i came upon this one. Many reviews talked about cracking LCD screens. I ignored these reviews thinking it wouldnt happen to me. I was wrong. I was taking pictures one day of my car. Not even 15 m inutes later i took it back out of the case to put my pictures on the computer, and the screen was cracked. As far as i know, nothing happened that would make it crack. Its such a dissapointment, and i dont think i will be able to get it fixed through my insurance. A big disappointment. However, it was a GREAT camera while it lasted.
I didn't get this for the reason that many folks would get this (i.e. to use in 3D authoring applications). Instead, I got this because I'm a software developer and love to tinker with input devices like this, and I wanted to use this to emulate the behavior of a mouse, and so my review is focused primarily on the ergonomics of the device itself. In short, it does what it's designed to do very well!The first thing you'll probably notice is that this thing is HEAVY! You'll know it isn't intended to be used like a mouse as soon as you pick it up. Instead, it sits stationary on a surface -- aided by a rubber-like ring on the bottom to keep it from slipping around-- where you control it by pressing gently on the rubberized cap in the desired direction.If you're like me, I don't think it'll take you long to get used to the SpaceNavigator's sleek & stylish appearance. With a brushed finish to the heavy metal (stainless steel?) base, and with a cool blue glow emanating from underneath the control cap, it lends a distinctively sophisticated air to any desktop.Translation along and rotation around each of the axes is EXTREMELY smooth and precise, with literally hundreds of distinct degrees of sensitivity (i.e. between 350 & 450) in each direction, and yet the comfortable rubberized cap doesn't have to be moved very far to achieve such fine control. The deadzone is VERY small, with input being registered at even the SLIGHTEST touch in any direction -- which is quite ideal, considering how this is intended to be used. However, unlike all joysticks that I've ever used, the deadzone is consistently at exactly the same spot every time! Considering all these things, I think this really says a lot about the high quality of the product! These great features make for a really enjoyable and immersive experience while using the SpaceNavigator.Although I've never used this in any of the supported 3D authoring applications, I have really enjoyed using it in Google Earth. Never has navigating in 3D been so surprisingly & captivatingly intuitive! If my experience with the SpaceNavigator in Google Earth is any indicator of how well it performs in other 3D applications, then I have no doubt that this is clearly one of the best products on the market for intuitively manipulating either an object or camera in 3D.As a programmer, it was nice to see that this product has a well-documented API and that it seems to be well-supported.The little control panel application that installs with the driver seems adequate for most purposes, but for those looking for more advanced features might find it lacking.Each of the 2 buttons can be assigned to one of a number of functions, but with only 2 buttons, don't expect to be able to do much customizing.It certainly can't replace a mouse, and it does take some getting used to, but it has really grown on me even in the short time I've had it!I really am quite impressed with the overall quality of this product. Really the only other feature that I can think of which would make the SpaceNavigator PE significantly more useful than it already is would be for it to sport more than only 2 buttons. (But I guess if I were willing to pay about 3 times the price, I could get the SpaceTraveller which has 8 buttons!)So if you're like me and enjoy trying out new input devices, or if you're interested in finding a more efficient & intuitive way to use one of the supported applications -- even if it's only Google Earth -- then I say just get it! I doubt you'll regret it!
I received my iRiver SlimX 350 today, and am giving it 5 stars.I did a lot of research in looking for my new CD player, and even though a lot of reviews said that the sound quality of the "ear bud" headphones was little more than adiquate, I decided to buy it any way. ...after using it for about 15 hours in a row, I have decided that those people did not know what they were talking about. The bass on these suckers is amazing. I am very impressed with the sleek look of this product. ...the only disadvantages are that the remote is a bit complicated, and there are a lot of cords... but, it is worth it.
I had a lightning strike near my house and enough static got into my wiring that several wired network switches and wired portion of router got fried. This product not only manages a lot of power adaptors with a great layout, but it has surge protection for phone, network, and cable all built in. Only downer is that the network connection is not CAT6 like the rest of my network. But now my network wires are protected as well.
Haven't used it yet but I think it will be perfect in terms of the size (depth and height). I didn't buy the cover so I'm afraid water will collect in the bottom and I'll have a small swimming pool. Otherwise good value.
The battery provides juice for a long time. Needed to purchase a new one and only charged it at night on my trip...I took over 700 pictures!
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.
Never had a problem, have traveled to Australia and Costa Rica with this card and not once has it shown any signs of distress despite high humidity and fluctuating temperatures. Love Simpletech memory products, I have been using them for years and never been disappointed.
I wanted this to power my MacBook from 12Vdc. Chopped off part of the 12Vdc input side so I could connect to various DC supplies other than a cigarette lighter or airplane seat. The other end goes to a chopped up MagSafe connector through the #4 adaptor. I'd bypass that too to get rid of the IR drop across that connector as well. The APD10US has not complained yet about low voltage as my trailer voltage drops, but then the solar panels seem to keep the batteries up to snuff to avoid that.
Overall, I'd like to say that this camera is a beautiful and inexpensive camera with great features. I bought mine at [a physical store] becuase Amazon.com didn't have any in stock but it has 22x optical zoom, and 880 digital zoom which is amazing!! The main reason I bought this camera is beacuse I will be goin to Italy for this summer and also Tunisia and I needed a camcorder, (It is my first one). It has a PAL system built in which means that you can basically use it anywhere in the world. The visuals are great and it has digital effects such as, black and white, fade, black light, mirror, sepia, negative picture, art, mosaic, 16:9, and cinema. Maybe the only bad thing is that it doesn't have an image stabilizer but it doesn't really bother me beacuse the other Samsung that does costs about [much more]. I would reccomend getting a Camcorder bag and an extra Lithium-Ion battery if your going to use it alot. It has two features that one is, EASY which everything advanced is turned off, more for begginers, and then a CUSTOM setting where you can customize everything the way you want it. It comes with the AC Adapter and the cable, a Lithium-Ion battery, hand strap, shoulder strap, lens cover, and AV cables which work great! Another great thing about it is that it is very small and it has a light you can turn on that helps just as good as if you were in a pitch black room and you couldn't see and you turned on a flash light. I reccomend this camera to begginners and expirienced people. I LOVE this camera!!
this is my first DVD Player and I love it. I have no problems or complaints with the sound or picture. I recommend this player to anyone.
The eMarker is a wonderful and innovative idea. The size is right and the price is reasonable (a little cheaper would be nice, but its acceptable). The big problem stems from the fact that Sony has no Mac support... or support for a number of other platforms as well. It's not like its hard to make the eMarker compatible with these systems. Sony is only shooting themselves in the foot. If this product were to support the Mac, it would be a 4 or 5 star product.
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.
Does NOT work with most window xp systems! It works with my MAC at work, but didn't with my PCs. How dare they advertise that it works with windows! I had to go through the hassle of thinking it was damaged so I sent it to Lacie, then they sent me a new one and then it still didn't work so I had to send it back to Amazon and I lost out on tons in shipping costs and I didn't even get refunded the full amount! What a hassle. How about sending me something that works with my system next time?
This is a nice unit. The voice is not as clear as I would like. Otherwise it is working fine.
lasted just over 1 month... Honestly the keys were kinda soft. Guess that's what I get for going no name, to bad cause its well thought out, worked great until it failed...
I needed some ear buds for my work computer. I saw these for a very low price, with free shipping, and I snapped them up. They work great for the price. It took a while for them to be delivered, but the wait was worth it.
I went USB to get away from the fickleness of onboard or add-in sound card microphone inputs. It's nice to just plug it in to any old USB port and be able to turn it on and off. The boom setup allows me to put it out of the way and still get very good pickup.
I bought this about a month ago for $50 since it was a pain to go for a run with a CD player in my hand.INSTALLATION - Although it was a bit tricky to get it installed in WinXP (just download the drivers from the website and point to those manually for install - don't do auto), I was able to access the flash memory just fine. It has, however, caused sudden reboots on my PC soon after I transfer files to it so I usually reboot myself to avoid any problems.ACCESORIES - The arm strap was the big selling point for me since I'd have nothing to carry. It comes with good headphones that don't fall off while running. I don't use the remote part since I mind as well just press the buttons on the player strapped to my arm. I don't like the magnets used to attach the headphone cord to our clothing, since I am afraid of having the magnets ruin my TV/monitor or something else.SOUND QUALITY - MP3s encoded at 192 kbps sound great throught this player. Too bad it doesn't support OGG which would allow better sound at smaller sizes.BATTERY LIFE - Very good. They say 10 hrs.Overall, this player is not perfect in every sense but for the use/price I am very happy with it.
I was making a high voltage source by way of a diode bridge with a 2:1 variable transformer (actually 0 to 280 VAC).At a setting of 0% it was generating about 30 V DC. (excessive AC on common). This didn't change until I got over 10%.I connected the Tripp Lite IS250 (black instead of white by the way) to the transformer and it reduced the zero voltage to about 1.5V DC.This began increasing immediately so the transformer may not go completely to zero.I had light bulbs connected to the variable transformer legs to indicate current flow and limit power output.When I connected one side of the capacitors on the diode bridge to ground and increased the variable transformer slightly from 0% one of the light bulbs started to glow.I found a reference on the Tripp Lite web site to the common being bonded to ground.For this application it created a problem (ground loop).Of course it's probably what got rid of the 30 v DC zero offset in the first place.For my application I solved the second problem by hooking 3 ungrounded 1:1 transformers in series to the variable transformer output. (I couldn't readily find a cheap 1:1 transformer rated for 280 V input).I was then able to connect ground to one side of the capacitors without problems.Most applications should benefit from the grounded common but it would have been nice to know about this before the purchase.It may have saved some head scratching.
I bought the c320 the middle of October, 2005, and have updated the software to version 4.8 and the map data City Select North America NT version 7.0. This is the latest software and map data as of the date of this review. I really like this unit and would buy it again. I would have given it 5 stars except for the Map Data being just a bit too much out of date. Still, this is an amazing device. Here are some quick pros and cons for those who don't want to read the whole review:Pros:- It will get you to your destination.- Easy to use; you can figure out how to do most things just by playing around with it.- Calculates new routes very quickly.- Lots of Points of Interest (POI).- Map database shows even very remote roads, i.e. dirt paths out in the middle of nowhere.- Long battery life: about 10 hours.- Small enough and accurate enough to use while walking.- North American NT V7 is compact enough to fit ALL on a 1G SD card.- There is no itty-bitty hard drive to wear out.- Pleasant British English voice.- Knows when the sun sets to switch screen brightness.- ETA is updated in this software version.- Does not have any problem picking up satellites in any car (or train) I've used it in.Cons:- Map data is too far out of date; data must be at least 2 years old.- Screen is hard to read in direct sunlight.- Complex process to unlock new map data DVD.- It's a little fussy about street names when looking up an address.Nits:- No altitude indication.- Does not know when you cross time zone to change clock.I've used this now for a couple of months, including a train and car trip from Iowa to Arizona. I've also updated the unit software and the map data so I have an idea how easy that is to do.You can indicate your routing preference (shortest distance or fastest time, no toll roads, no unpaved roads, etc). This will at times produce some funky routes. For example, shortest distance and allowing unpaved roads can send you down some pretty rough roads. If you use it in a place you know well, you will probably disagree with some of its routes. That is to be expected because it does not know about busy roads or traffic lights or other things like that. On the other hand, since using this locally I have found some good routes I have not known about before.I took this on a train ride across 6 Western states. It had no problem picking up satellites if I kept it up against the window. If you set the unit to show enough detail, it will show you traveling right down the middle of the railroad tracks. Since this is a car navigation device it has a preference for roads, so if there was a parallel road near enough to the tracks the cursor would jump over to the road. Crossing those remote areas showed how much detail is in the map database; some roads that were no more than two dirt ruts showed up on the screen.We used it in the rental car when we got to Arizona. From the middle of nowhere to Phoenix it worked great. We were able to use it to avoid some heavy Phoenix traffic by just getting off the interstate and driving city streets. Even though Phoenix is pretty much laid out in a grid, I don't think I would have tried to navigate around the traffic jam without the c320. The out of date map data problem showed up in Phoenix in particular. The city is growing so fast that there was several times where the map data did not show a new street.I've used this in 7 different cars (and 1 train) so far and never have had a problem picking up satellites. Just to try it out, I bought an external antenna that I have mounted on my truck roof. With an external antenna, the signal is a little stronger and maybe it might take a little less time for the unit to first acquire satellites, but the external antenna is not really necessary.Sometimes looking up a specific address can be difficult. If you don't spell the street name exactly as it expects, it won't find the street. For example, if you are looking for "East Park Ct" and spell it "E Park Ct", the c320 won't find it. The solution is to be less specific; just search for "Park" and pick the correct street from the list it will give you.I received a free map data update since the new map data was released before I bought my unit. Unlocking a new version of the map data is too complicated. After getting a new DVD, I had to visit Garmin's web site several times to finally figure out how to get my "unlock code" for the new data. Once you get the data unlocked, loading it into a SD card is easy. The "MapInstall" software Garmin gives you is simple to use.The City Select North America NT version 7.0 map data is the same data as is in version 6.x, but V7.0 is more compressed. As a result, all of the V7 data will fit on a 1G SD card, including all 50 states, all of Canada, and Puerto Rico. Since you can now get all the map data on one SD card, why buy the c330? (The c330 is exactly the same as the c320, except the c330 has its map data preloaded on a little hard drive.) Here is how I see the c320 and c330 compare:c330:- Map data is preloaded.- If the internal hard drive crashes you are screwed; it's not user replaceable.- Some reports of the c330 not working above 10,000 ft, but will start working again when it's moved below 10,000 ft.c320- Map data must be loaded onto a SD card by the user.- Even if you consider in paying for a 1G SD card, the c320 is still about $100 less than the c330.- No moving parts.- If the SD card fails (not likely) you can just replace it with a new one and reload the map data.- About twice the battery life of the c330- Works above 10,000 ft.Overall, I think I would buy the c320 over the c330. I don't know why Garmin doesn't sell a c320 with map data preloaded 1 G SD card and discontinue the c330.
I have a number of caller ID systems in my home... some are included in the phone, some are supplemental equipment such as this one... this Sony model is my favorite.There are no annoying beeps when you try to delete an entry. The jog control is a great tactile way to jump from previous to next in reviewing calls. You can select some of the numbers you've gotten calls from into a &quot;VIP&quot; list. With a touch of the button in the center of the jog control, you can call one of those numbers.My only criticism is the inability of the unit to preserve your own area code selection. I live in one area code, but call a total of 3 area codes regularly... all of which are considered &quot;local&quot; calls that do not require a 1 or 0 to be dialed.When setting up the unit, the dialog asks for your own number and assumes that all numbers not in your area code be preceded by a 1 by default. The &quot;area/redial&quot; button lets you select whether you use the 1, the area code or drop the area code entirely, but after selecting this info once, it needs to be selected again, each time you want to redial via the jog dial.The unit should have the ability to enter a list of &quot;local&quot; area codes... most larger communities have multiple area codes that are considered to be local calls and the programmers should have remembered this when programming this device.That aside, this is still one of the best caller ID units I've seen. I like the fact that it uses an AC adapter instead of relying on batteries.The red &quot;new call&quot; light stays on solid and doesn't blink annoyingly... and since it's not battery operated, your unit won't be non functional from battery depletion from blinking all day long while you're away from the house.
I had no problems with installing this mouse, and kind of liked the function of the small button, which lets you flip between open applications. The problem I had, which made me return this mouse the next day, was the fact that my hand went numb after using it for half an hour (to be fair, I have had tendinitis in my wrist and elbow before, so I may be more sensitive to a mouse shape than others). The scroll wheel was a little further back than my other mouse, the buttons were set back from the front a little (so my hand could not rest over the front of the mouse and still hit the buttons), and the shape was not comfortable. This mouse will probably fit great in a woman's hand, but not in mine. I'm no giant, either (I can palm a volleyball with ease, but not a basketball). The Labtec Optical Mouse, at ..., is a far better deal. I can't notice a difference between the two as far as speed and accuracy are concerned.
I have purchased this tunepower so that I can watch multiple movies on my plane trip back and forth cross country and it has more than met its intended use.
This is a great product at a very reasonable price, I have HDMI cables on all of our TVs and love the quality we get!!
I am in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This was an @home area until December of 2001 when we were switched over to ATTBI. I was using a General Instruments SB3100 SurfBoard.The 3Com took a few minutes to sync up, but it eventually locked into ATTBI's system. The connection was very slow, though, so talked to a tech at ATTBI who told me you have to register the modem with the company to get the best performance.I went to the site he recommended and it automatically registered the modem for me. I reset the modem, rebooted the computer, and I was back to my normal transfer speeds!...
I cannot believe that a company like Palm would let this happen. I have owned others (III &amp; V) which work fine. The problem with the m505 is that the buttons below the screen (calendar, phone, etc) are not recessed, so when you close the cover with the slightest pressure, the buttons get pressed, the Palm gets turned on again. Once it is on any pressure on the scroll key keeps it running (you can hear it clicking away) and in no time the battery is dead.I got one for a friend who spent hours entering his 200 names &amp; addresses etc while we were on a trip. Then he recharged it, put it in his suitcase and one week later when he opened it up again the battery was dead and all the memory had been erased. Totally unacceptable! I think the whole m505 line should be recalled.
I bought the Direct Sound Extreme Isolation phones for my wife to use so she can hear the movie dialog on airplanes and trains.I had previously tried the Koss QZ active noice cancellation headphones. The Direct Sound headphones have the advantage that being passive they require no batteries and also they do not introduce the white noise hissing sound of the Koss phones. Also, the Direct Sound phones reduce all frequencies, while the active cancellation phones tend to reduce mostly the low-frequency rumbling-type noise. Overall the Direct Sound phones do a much better job of cancelling all frequencies of ambient noise.My wife loves these headphones and now even uses them while watching movies at home because she says she can hear the dialog much better.The Direct Sound phones are definitely a bit bigger than the typical noise cancellation phones, but the superior results overcome the inconvience of the larger size.Because we mostly use the headphones for listening to movies, I can't speak specifically to the musical quality of the sound but several times I've tried them with music they seem fine.
I'm using this for a 42" tv that weighs about 65lbs and it's working great. I was skeptical of this product because of it's low price but I took a chance and I'm glad I did.
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.
My wife purchased this item for myself, but I helped in the research. Basically we were looking for an inexpensive replacement for our old sony unit. Our main concerns were price and image quality. This one fit the bill on both we decided after our research. The size is quite small yet not small enough to be dropped easily or have it slip out of your hands. The image quality is great at this price and better then the alternatives in this range ($109). The digital zoom is just that and so my recommendations in regards to the zooom is to take your pics at the highest (S.Fine) setting and then zooming in and cropping the image via your image editing program. I have not had problems with batteries as of yet but upon the first replacements will be installing rechargeable.
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 was THE best gift to give to my better half, he uses it constantly, biking, riding his V-Rod, commuting to/from work, working in the house, etc. Excellent battery life.Have had no problems with it, only time it cuts out is when we go through a tunnel (which is rare).It's still only tuned into the comedy channels, but I think he'll explore the other channels one of these days!Definitely worth every penny!
These antennas were made obsolete by the appearence of the newer micro antennas and single lead connectors. But don't discount uses for this 2-lead antenna yet, especially at the significantly reduced prices (one-half to one-third the cost of newer antennas).I can't recommend using this on your auto - but works fine as an alternative installation for my Dephi Roady indoors. I attached the antenna to my office window which has a clear view of the southern sky. Works fine - 3 bars. Modification of the plug was a &quot;snap&quot; - You might have to experiment with either the &quot;sat&quot; or &quot;ter&quot; lead as your source. In my area the &quot;sat&quot; lead worked just as well as in my car.
I am very pleased with my purchase. It arrived within days and has worked perfectly for me. The price was right. I'd order this again.
The RX-65 Pro has pulled my fat out of the fire more than 10 confirmed times in the last 4.5 years. (RX-65 spotted the cops hiding in bushes, around corners etc. Because of the early alerts, I was able to make discreet speed adjustments and let my neighbors take the hit ;-).I was considering the Valentine 1 because my friend had one, and frankly it looks cool. Also it does out perform Bel on the close range laser bands, somewhat "better"; but as I have said before, I'm not sure it's $200.00 better.My Bel RX65 still out performed my friends Valentine 1 in the radar bands. (Even he was surprised!)I have owned Bel equipment since 1982. I bought one of their very first detectors at a swap-meet for $100.00, (should have known better), that looked like a small-round coffee can. I think it only supported X-Band. I was not happy with its performance at all.Bel let me upgrade to the (then) new slim-style detector FREE! X & K band supported.In 2005 I purchased my RX-65 Pro online (not Amazon, sorry), and the guy made it CLEAR Bel would NOT cover the 1 year, but he would.With the only exception of an indiscriminate occasional "power-reset" problem it has been 100% reliable and flawless!Well worth the money. You may wish to consider the RX-65 Blue or the STi? Steath versions if you have the green-backs to blow.Take care.
We just love the sound quality. We are using mostly for television video editing and it really fits the bill!!! The high's, mid's and low's are heard without any distortion at all. It's great!... not to mention the price!!!
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.
Bought one of these and was so pleased that I bought another. If I were to suggest any change it would be to allow the arms to rotate a bit. Easy to install, although use a sightly smaller drill bit than recommended and "soap" the lag bolts.
My wife just had her (originally mine) Garmin StreetPilot 550 stolen, and I, my 340. As a musician frequently needing to find remote addresses in the greater Chicago area at night, I needed a replacement. Since the 550 was clearly a premium machine compared to the 340, how could the 530 possibly be priced below it? I like the reduced reflection of the 500 series' screens (at least for daylight use), definitely easier on the eye than the 300 series. The 530 may not pronounce street names, but it allows you to see them on the screen better.But the Cnet review of the 530 is not encouraging, and Amazon consumer testimonials on behalf of the c530, while favorable, are relatively cursory compared to those provided by 330 and 340 supporters. (I personally find the smaller, Nuvi series too minuscule--additional gadgetry to carry in overloaded pockets and to lose faster than a thief can break into a car.) Even though both the 340 and 530 are discontinued, I don't see how any upgrades available to 330 or 550 owners would not also be available to 340 and 530 owners.Having owned both a 550 and a 340, I frankly never noticed any faster, improved locking into the signal with the 550, despite Garmin's claims. It pretty much comes down to better screen appearance (530) vs. more detailed voice directions. So I'm going to go with the reviews as well as the unit I really had no complaints about, other than the wash-out factor, and pick up another StreetPilot 340.Either way, you probably can't go wrong. If the price spread reaches 20 or more, buy low.
Works fine with my Morley Dragon Wah, I haven't had any problems with it.But you can find multiple other brands that will work just as wellat a cheaper price.
The Logitech MX700 cordless optical mouse is without a dout the best mouse I have ever used.. (I'm a computer tech I've used MANY different mice.) I have had this mouse for about a year and a half and have been supremely satisfied. I have had the issue many have mentioned about it not charging but i have found that if you clean the leads on the bottom of the mouse it will work just fine...(some oil or dirt residue on the leads causes it not to make a connection with its dock. On the whole anyone who has any real problems with this mouse must be making the errors themselves.
I have used Nikkor lenses for almost 40 years. I have 6 in my bag right now. This is the best lens I have ever used. It is better than the 105 f2.5, and that should say it all. Fast focus, perfect color, contrast, and razor sharp. The 85 mm focal length is perfect for portraits even with the 1.5 factor on a D300 [feels almost like you are using the 105 f2.5!]. On a D700 this lens is stunning in all regards! Combine the 1.8 f-stop with the low noise of today's Nikons and you are set to capture great images in almost any low light situation. The real point of the lens is, of course, the incredible DOF control you have to make your subject pop. I always use aperture priority with this lens to make sure I am controling the f stop, the results are amazing, even wide open. This prime lens really needs to be in your camera bag if you are a serious Nikon photographer. The fit and finish are pure Nikon. This is not a kit lens, it is a lens built for professional use. One more important thought to remember, this lens will work perfectly on the FX sensor of the D3 and D700 as it is not a DX lens. You will not be sorry you bought this lens, esp at the current price.
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.
I am a big Samsung fan and yet when I got to BestBuy I bought the Westinghouse instead. Why? At almost half the cost, I was blown away by how thin the unit was (some of the 32" LCD TVs were clunky and thick)and the picture quality was easily as good as the $1,200 sets. At $699, you cannot beat the price and the quality. This was to be a simple bedroom TV and I wound up with a major setup.Love the ATI chip, the easy setup, and having easy access to the inputs located on the sides. Very sleek.
I've used the intellimouse for years and when my computer crashed and I needed to upgrade I was thrilled that it was still available. A little different, but I couldn't mouse without it.
I received the Royal 39103T PF141 Digital Travel Clock and Photo Frameas a gift. It's a clever little gadget that works as advertised. It has one limitation - the photos must be loaded into this photo travel clock from a Windows PC (I used the PhotoViewer software with Windows XP). The Macintosh PhotoViewer software from the Royal support site does not work with this photo travel clock. However, the Mac PhotoViewer software works very well with the Nextar N1-501 keychain photo frame and the Neutrano Photo Watch. It's really nice of Royal to help their competitors!
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 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 needed a large filter and this fit the bill at a good price. It arrived on-time and well packaged. The filter itself is as described, works well.
I'll just get right to the meat of the review:Cons:Plug has cord coming out at 45 degree angle making it want to sit a certain direction along the wall.One of the plastic pieces over the plug-in fell out. I just snapped it back in. At least I'm hoping it stays in.Pros:Cheap as long as you yet it for $16.99 or less it's a good deal.Looks good.
I was honestly expecting lower end sound out of the iMmini. When my wife opened it and turned it on, neither of us could believe the quality. Excellent speakers lacking only the deepest of bass and considering the portability, very worth the money.It takes AAA batteries (3 if i remember right) and has a wall plug as well. You can leave the batteries in while it's plugged in (as it appears to sense if it has AC power) and when plugged into the wall it'll even charge your iPod.It does have a non-iPod input (standard 1/8th" headphone jack) and comes with a very short (about 4" or so) cable for other MP3 players (or any other device that has a 1/8th" out.
I bought this item by mistake.This item is not compatible with iPhone. I imagine this is a great item and works well if you own an ipod
All alpinists understand how crucial it is to always know what their elevation is. Unfortunately, keeping an accurate account of elevation is impossible with this GPS due to its altimeter, which cannot be deactivated, according to Garmin Tech Support.You can't just use satellite data to determine elevation like with other GPS units. Instead, the unit takes some sort of average of what the satellites determine and over-mixes it with the altimeter data. This is giving me wildly changing and inaccurate elevation readings, even when my elevation is static. This is of course due to ever changing atmospheric pressure. This means that you must recalibrate the altimeter constantly. In order to recalibrate you must know the elevation you are at. (I reject the notion of using atmospheric pressure in such circumstances to recalibrate the altimeter. It works for pilots but is highly hazardous to an alpinist.)But if you are able to continually recalibrate the altimeter because you always know your altitude, either based on fixed points or careful reading of decent topo maps, what is the point of the altimeter? The bottom line is that this unit is practically worthless for determining altitude for anything but very short periods of time unless weather conditions remain fairly static.I climb almost exclusively in South America where accurate topo maps and fixed points are scarce to non-existent. The inability to use this unit to determine elevation makes it useless to me. I cannot stress enough that an alpinist should never buy a GPS unit, which uses the altimeter to determine elevation, unless the altimeter can be deactivated!Of all of the corresponding instruction manuals for electronic devices that I have owned in my life, the 60CSx instruction manual is by far the worse. This GPS has a steep learning curve which is made infinitely worse by having an instruction manual that barely scratches the surface.One example should suffice. The electronic compass interferes with the laying of tracks. You need to hold the unit level and point the antenna in front of you to make a highly reliable track. This is due to the fact that the factory has preset the unit to show compass direction, as opposed to direction determined solely by the satellite data, if you are going less than 10 miles an hour. Of course this can be set to as little as 1 km per hour so that as long as you are moving, even a little bit, the unit will make a very accurate and reliable track. However, nowhere in the instruction manual (including page 50), is any of this discussed. You simply have to figure it out on your own through trial and error.Also, the chipset the unit shipped with is not the most recent and the unit will not update to the latest version. No one in Garmin Tech Support can explain this.All in all, this is the most disappointing electronic purchase I have ever made and am stuck with it as I am now in South America and can't exchange it for a replacement due to customs laws down here. For now, I will simply continue to use my trusty and reliable Magellan SporTrak Pro.I love Amazon.com and have spent a sizable fortune here over the years. For the sake of fairness to Amazon.com, I admit that this is the first horrible product that I have ever purchased from them. And, I blame Garmin, not Amazon.com.I wrote this review because I feel a particular responsibility to my fellow alpinists to give them fair warning about this product. Don't trust your life with it.Caveat Emptor
I bought this keyboard as a replacement for my little cousin. As we all know, logitech is a well known brand that does not disappoint. This keyboard is meant for regular typing use and not hardcore gaming of any sort.For this price, we should all know what we will get; a well built long lasting basic keyboard for basic use. Handle it with care and you will get your moneys worth.
It took four tries to get the file transfer to work. I suspect the problem is with the (inferior) Vista operating system. It did eventually work as intended. The product itself is fine.
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.
It rocks.With 160 GB of memory you can store anything in this small piece of electronics.
I had an excellent experience with this seller. My merchandise came sooner than scheduled and in excellent condition. I would definitely transact business with this seller again.
Works as I would expect. Not the most durable HDMI I've ever purchased but is tough enough for most applications.
I'm not a heavy user, but just from this microphone sitting on my desk it managed to break at the base. It still works (although the stick no longer stands up and just lays down) so I had to give it a -3 for lack of durability.
I've had my Inspiron for over a year now and I have to say that I couldn't be less satisified if I had purchased an empty box from Dell. It runs VERY slow even though I've added a gig of RAM, the autoplay box pops up every few minutes for no reason, and the batter life lasts about as long as the flavor in a stick of chewing gum. Granted, my Inspiron is a 1300, not a 6400, but I've not heard anything positive about any of the Insprion models.Let me put it this way: I've never written a bad review of anything on Amazon, but this piece of garbage finally made me mad enough to break my own positive-ratings habit.
I purchased the cable to connect my new HD TV with my satellite dish box. The cables block any interference in the area and send a crystal clear picture. My whole family is happy.
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.
Not much to say, just put all your music, audiobooks, podacasts, videos, movies, and go out, they are all with you all the time!Great Product!!
I loved everything about the player as far as the usability, versatility, and style. I did have a problem with how frequently and seriously it was broken. After a few months of ownership the connection point for the USB port became loose and had to be held in a certain way in order to charge or put music on. Less than the first year (luckily still under warranty) I had to send it to Samsung for the earphone jack to be fixed. They did fix everything but the USB port became loose again and remained that way until it gave up life less than 2 years. Bottomline, Samsung makes crappy products. I do not recommend.
So far, the Sony combo CRX320AD CD-RW & DVD ROM appears to be an excellent drive. I installed it on an aging Sony PCV-RX560 PC, and it helped bring new life back into it. The choice of two different face plate colors helped blend the drive into the color scheme of the PC (black blended in fine), and while the drive design was somewhat different than the original drive, it still fit satisfactorily into the drive bay for the eject button to work flawlessly. Electronically, the drive seemed to perform beautifully as soon as it was installed. There were no driver problems; Windows XP recognized the drive immediately. Now the entire PC runs better. I also purchased the CRX230AE CD-RW drive, and it runs equally well. Why not have two great running drives? I've had excellent luck with Sony PC products.
We're very happy with this shower radio. The battery life is excellent, digital tuning is easy, and it is performing above expectations. We have had it well over a year i think, and i can't imagine my morning without it.
its an adapter. Have had no issues with it. It does everything promised and has yet to screw up. Basically if you know what it is itll do it for you, and do it well.
I use this drive for bulk storage--Very quiet and seems to work fine using USB2.0 under WinXP---Would purchase again if the situation were the same--This drive is heavier than my FreeAgent320 but still not bad for luggingaround town..(Have not tried other interface ports yet or tried on the Mac G4 at home)Very happy with purchaserayj
I needed a case to gather my DVD collection which are over 150. This case is very strong. The outside is very elegant and the pockets are very thick and hold the DVDs well. Flipping through the DVDs the best thing ever. The DVD pockets are divided in such a way so that on maximum capacity they look like an elegant encyclopedia WITHOUT piling up & being difficult to flip through. I bought colourful separation tags that I stick to the pages to create different "sections" since I have such a bid collection. Would definely buy another one or two very soon for my next collection.
I support about 100 computers in a local school. Power supplies are like water heaters. Once one goes, you'll probably see others go as well. I've swapped out about 5 or 6 supplies with this as a replacement. It is ATX compatible so no problems. It works so no problems. You may have to invest in an additional sata or fan connector convertor (I've reviewed one for these as well). But, for the price it's fine. Note, this is not a gamer's power supply. But, for a basic home or school setup, it works well as a replacement
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.
These headphones are comfortable and awesome. The travel bag and the two adapters are great additions to have. It doesn't cancel sound around you but muffles it so the music is clearer. Even if you aren't listening to music it muffles background noise pretty well (and living in a dorm it helps me as a 2-in-1). And I love the bass subwoofer on it with the opinion to turn it on or off and control how much bass you want bumpin in your ear. I listen to a large range of music from Korean bands like 2ne1 and Beast/B2st to Lady Gaga, from classical to American hip-hop and R&B. If you are a big music person I recommend it highly. The only problems i had was the clip on the subwoofer will slid off whatever i clip it to easily sometimes and when i was first trying to fold them. (I didn't know you have to put a good deal of pressure to the "button" in the center.) I've drop them a few times and they still work fine. I recommend it to a few friends and they've already ordered them. Money well spent here! 5 stars
It will write at 8x speed only on select brand CDR like TDK. Otherwise, EZCD software will show remaining time as 10min, but it will use 2 to 3 seconds to tick one time. I even get crazy when I have a lot of CD to burn since it takes 40 minutes to burn a STI CDR which was bought from circuitcity. 2M buffer is just half of the size than other 8x burner. Don't buy it unless it is free (after rebate) so you can use it as CDROM for your 2nd PC.
I am very pleased with the product and the condition was brand new
This one I use it as a combo reader/USB hard drive. The SD/MMC card inside can slide out easily. I use it with my IPAQ so I can transfer MP3 files quickly. Nice finish. The only drawback is this USB drive is a bit wide, so when you put it into a vertical USB slots (like my VAIO) one side tends to stuck on the table. It would not be a concern if your USB slot is placed horizontally. I find this USB drive is smaller then the Sandisk's cruzor but with similar functionality. Make sure you use it on a powered USB hub otherwise it does not work. Overall, its a solid product with competitive price.
After really great experiences with the Linksys 4 port DSL router 3 years ago and later a similar product with a built-in 802.11b access point, I was more than willing to give the Linksys Instant Wireless PrintServer (WPS11 ver. 3) a try. What a mistake that was. I spent more than two hours fiddling with it and another hour with Linksys technical support (mostly on hold). I consider myself pretty good with software, networks, and hardware (going on 10+ years as a programmer) but the WPS11 had me beat. I did manage to get the device installed and configured, I just could not print from any programs on my PC -- I kept getting the error message &quot;The handle is invalid&quot; when sending a print job to the printer via the WPS11. That was the problem I called Linksys technical support about. I spoke with two people and the only thing worse than their english was their knowledge of the device. Ultimately, I was disconnected (or they hung up on me) without the problem getting resolved. Some observations: 1) The documentation is terrible. 2) The interface for the program you install on your PC to configure the print server is clunky and amateurish (not very professional looking). The interface for the web browser accessible program that lets you configure the print server is clunky and slow. 3) In order to get the device to go into &quot;wireless&quot; mode after you unplug the CAT 5 cable, you have to power it down and back up again. That little fact isn't mentioned ANYWHERE in the documentation or on the Linksys web. Ultimately, I gave up on the WPS11 and bought the Netgear Wireless Ready Print Server (PS111WNA) instead. It requires the separate purchase of a Netgear 802.11b wireless PCMCIA adapter (MA401) but it was the right decision. Crisp, clean looking configuration software and less than 10 minutes to install. Works like a champ, I wish I had tried the Netgear first.
I HIGHLY recommend this DVD player. It has played everything so far.I put in an authored vcd, played straight away. I put in a cdr filled with mpegs, it popped up a file browser where you can browse the mpegs on the cdr(or rw) and than just choose what you want, played perfectly. Tried DVDR movie, played just like a regular DVD.I was also able to make it region free by turning on the DVD player, than hitting setup, than 8888, than next. You will than see a new selection in the menu called version(on my version of the dp300 anyway). Set the region to 0 and than exit the setup. Power the DVD player off than on and the region setting will than be saved. It is now region-free, no need to enter the remote code ever again.As to those complaining about not being able to turn it off with the remote. Either use standby, if you hit standby again it will come back on OR stop being so lazy. You can get up to turn the player on and put the movie in , you can get up to turn it off.I highly recommend this player.
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 120 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 choose to listen to your music in the same order you setup your shuffle playlist, in iTunes. Or, you can have the shuffle take you on 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.Use as an USB thumb drive - One feature about the shuffle I love is that, when you enable disk mode, you can set an amount of space that the shuffle dedicates to files. Then you can put documents, photographs, or other files onto the shuffle. Then by going to another computer and inserting the shuffle, you can access those files. The shuffle works as both a music player, and a USB thumb drive! For me, this makes it an even more amazing value.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 120 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.
I got a divorce and have moved, leaving my Linksys router for my ex-wife at her request. Because I knew I would be getting my own internet setup where I would be moving to, I immediately ordered this new Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router because I liked my old one so much. I haven't yet taken it out of the box yet because my new internet came with a combo modem/router. I thought about sending it back, but decided to just hang on to it in case I need it later on.
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.
I returned a more expensive, larger, Boston center speaker and purchased this instead. The Boston simply didn't have the sound quality to live up to the Boston reputation, and the Boston center speaker size was an issue for me too. I thought to have good sound I should use the largest center speaker (the most important speaker of the surround sound system) I could find from a name brand high quality speaker manufacturer. I have been proven wrong.This Yamaha (another high quality manufacturer) NS-C225 is small yet it has great sound. I'm very happy with the clear voice quality. It looks good and is a couple of inches lower than what I had before so it fits very nicely in front of my Sony XBR4 46" LCD on its factory stand. The Yamaha black and sliver design blends in nicely with the Sony TV too.I highly recommend this product.
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.
Just wanted to let people know that the pictures come with removable tabs on the photo paper. Makes the pictures look cheap!
I'm used to a 19&quot; monitor at work, and purchased this to get the same display size at home. The Sceptre monitor is very easy on the eyes; I use it at 1280x1024 and like the display. After 4 months of use, though, it died completely and wouldn't turn on. It was returned to Sceptre and they repaired it and returned it quickly; it's now back in use and I'm still happy with the quality of the image.
I found this to be a great bargain for me. Very easy to use, and to insert into phone.Thanks much.
In all fairness, the card works beautifully and is worthy of 5 stars. However, installing was horrible, despite the IT professional who maintains the wireless router.The card, itself, installed perfectly, as did the software. However, I did not get a signal. Read on to find out why.IT Pro: I checked the configuration for both the router and the card. It should work. I think there is something wrong with the card.This he assured me for a week and a half. Finally:Me: Let me look at the router configuration.IT: Fine.Me: Ummm, you did not tell me the SSID was THIS!!!IT: Well, you did not need to know that.Me: Really, then why does the card work now?Moral of the story, be sure that the SSID on the router matches the SSID on the card, or it won't work (and avoid IT professionals whenever possible!). :PDedicated to my good friend IT Pro.
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 got this a replacement for another keyboard that died on us. we've only had it a few weeks, but no complaints here. It works well and doesn't feel cheap.
So I thought I'd be different and go with this Rio Carbon. I debated between this and a mini Ipod but, it appealed to me because it was smaller and held one more gig. However it stopped working on me, within the 90 days, but because I was out of the country I could not ship it or have acess to my warranty so now I am out of luck and they are saying it costs $99 plus shipping to fix/replace. My advice, don't get it.
I had my Targus mouse for well over 6 years and it worked great. I let one of my students borrow it because she was having trouble with her trac pad and she broke it by plugging and unplugging it during an update restart - I was so upset!!!! This thing had worked perfectly for so long and had proven to be reliable for me only to have a disappointing end. I am hoping to replace it and have the same experience!
I needed a replacement power adapter for my laptop so I tried this one. It worked for a while but soon the charging stopped until you move the adapter into a certain position. I don't know if it's cheaply made or what... i would like a refund buy know i can't get one..so i just ordered another one
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!
Bought is product in August 2006. It works extremely well, but it has limitation.1. All my attempts to utilize it with my cable box have not worked. I am able to accept cable signal input but not the full compliment of channels provided through my cable service.2. Since I purchased it, the DVD record firmware and RAM have had to be replaced 6 times. Fortunately, I purchased an extended warranty and have not born the cost of these repairs (approx. $300 plus each time.)3. The unit works very well for dubbing from VHS to hard drive. I have been able to move an entire collection of movies, sporting events and TV show from tape to DVD. It provides excellent editing function once written to the hard drive.4. I'd recommend the unit as long as the buyer is cautious of the above noted issues. If Panasonic could work out the DVD recorder issues in a subsequent model, I'd buy again.
I was looking for a camera to have as a backup to my Fujifilm S2 Pro. I wanted something in the $500-$600 range with at least some professional features. Also wanted a somewhat smaller package to travel with. This camera has fullfilled all my requirements so far. I used it on a recent trip where I shot several still photos and also some short video clips. I am very pleased with the outcome at this point. Even though it's not an SLR the optical zoom lens is sufficient for most general applications. It also has great close-up capability for getting down close to the subject. Buying in the deluxe accessory kit was a good investment and delivery was very good. Also, the size is very good for travelling compared to my S2 Pro.I consider myself a semi-pro photographer.
More than adequate for the beginner. I got one for my dad who has always shied away from computers in general and within 15 days he was telling me how great it was. A great intro to electronic PDA for newbies. It was so useful , I am thinking of getting one myself. On the flip side, do not get the flip leather case, the flap does not close properly - some redesign required. Also the cover on the unit itself does not latch shut so watch out for the cover flipping open. Overall a great value for the money.
To celebrate the anniversary of our company, we thought we'd give all employees a gift. Our Apple phobic IT guys nixed the Ipod as a choice, despite the CEO and CTO both owning and recommending them, so we went with the Zune. Of the 50 we bought, 16 had to be exchanged for quality issues. We've had issues with the drivers on the Vista enabled computers and spotty syncing with the XP machines. Several of the units have had poor performing batteries and several also had a buzz in the headphones.We can't use them as data drives so they're not as useful as we'd like. Finally, store interoperability is zero and we cannot understand why DRM is applied to files if you share them. Which reminds me, the wireless is half baked; too slow and we've had plenty of hang ups while trying to share.The end of the story is that the CEO is both pissed and embarrassed as to the gift debacle. He has already said in no uncertain terms that when Apple ships a video ipod, the company will give those to make up for the Zune experience.
Based on other reviewers' comments I decided to try the Koss headphones. Unfortunately, these are the most uncomfortable headphones I have ever worn. I wear glasses which I believe is the reason. I have since purchased and have been wearing the Sennheiser PX200 headphones. Although the sound quality is not quite as good, the comfort of the PX 200 is superior. In addition, the PX200 block more external noise. I highly recommend the PX 200's to anyone who wears glasses.
My friend absolutely loves his Dodge Ram 1500 truck but here in our city, it's pretty hard to find acessories for it. So when I went to Amazon.com and excatly saw all of the Dodge Ram products, I was really impressed. My friend LOVES his floor mat and the CD visor. It fit perfectly in his truck and the red logo is great especially since his truck is red! Thanks! I scores big points with these products!
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)
There are different levels of mAh in this batteriesMy labtop works with 4,4 mAh and the battery came with 5 mAH this difference makes that the battery only charges to a max of 17%If you are going to order check the mAH or you will be disapointed and the vendor does not specify this
If you're looking for a basic table radio without presets and digital tuning, you would do well to consider the Grundig S350 Deluxe, which I have owned and used for the last 3 years. The S350 will get you best FM performance possible. AM is great also. The speaker is loud and fills a room easily.The antenna is very long. Make sure you have room to extend the antenna so it doesn't bend by jamming against a wall or a ceiling.The tendency to drift in the old model of the S350 has been fixed with the new Deluxe model.You will also like the fact that though the radio is analog, you can see the digital read-out, so you always know what station you're on.Another outstanding feature is fine-tuning and RF grain so you can filter as much as you need in the event you get AM overloading.My only complaint about the S350 is really a complaint about all modern radios: They are built of light plastic. Gone are the days of heavy, high-grade radios. But on balance if you are a stickler for AM and FM reception, you will find that you have a reception champion in the S350.
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS USED PRINTER FOR MANY MONTHS NOW AND IT OPERATES LIKE A BRAND NEW ONE AT A LOT LESS MONEY/ANOTHER GOOD AMAZON PURCHASE
Western Digital is the only hardrive producer that I will use .when its running it wispers
Easy to change the battery even though I haven't needed to. Perfectly still snaps a press of a button away.
plug and play. easy to install. standard item that you won't have any problems with, as long as the price is right.
I've owned an Infocus X1 for 3 or 4 years now. Besides the color wheel noise that happened last year, it was always a great projector. Infocus repaired the unit under warranty and even upgraded my firmware so I had more features. Recently I decided that I'd like to buy something new since the extended warranty period was up on the X1.Let me tell you, this IN24 is mind numbingly better than the X1 and the price is outrageously low for such a unit. The fan is a lot quieter in comparison and the images are a bit brighter. Overall, I'm happy with this unit. I really like the housing on this projector. Although it's still plastic, it seems a lot more sturdy.I just wish they would add horizontal and vertical image editing for the video 1 input.
Works great! My 32" didn't have an audio jack (these damn hd tv's ugh)so I needed something that'd allow me to listen to tv with my speakersbecause the tv's speakers are lame. i only with the cord was a bit longer.
Just want to add my two cents worth...I've bought this about a month ago. Have been using it with my sweety since then - she's using the same exact webcam.The web cams that I used to own waaay back when are lousy under low light and thus you can't see anything, but this one is great under low lighting with the 'right-light' technology. It also has a few special effects that you would enjoy. Only complaint would be that the stand that it came with (bonus in my books) - in order to use it, you need a longer USB cable that is integrated with the QuickCam Pro. It needs to be longer or at least allow you to extend the cable so that you can make use of the stand. Otherwise it is the perfect length if you're simpy going to clip onto your LCD.
I was worried about costly repairs to my palmcorder. This cleaning cassette kept me from sending my palmcorder in for repair. GREAT PRICE!!
The product doesn't work. I plugged it in and after a couple of hours, my devices stopped working. I thought it was a problem with the peripherals, but alas, it was not, as I plugged them back directly into my computer and they worked fine. Disappointing...
I attended a Cancer relay and one of the gifts given to Cancer Survivors was a &quot;Salton Wet Tunes&quot; shower radio. Turning on the radio took a good 1-2 minutes and if you were not careful, it would turn off. After one week, it would not turn on at all. I know the batteries are good, because the clock works. When, and I use that word very sparingly, it worked the reception was so poor I could hardly hear with the volumn up high. I was extremely dissapointed in the product. I'm happy I didn't purchase the product. Having said that, I'm sure the group that put together the relay will not request that paticuliar product again. One would think a manufacture would donate a product that is workable because, what better &quot;free&quot; advertisment could one get? This advertisment for &quot;Wet Tunes&quot;, went south. This product, &quot;Salton Wet Tunes&quot; is in the trash.I hope no one else purchases one.
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.
Plugged it in. It worked great. Using it on my LG ST600 streaming device. Using DVI video connection so sound had to come in on separate toslink cable which was not supported by my old Mitsubishi projection TV. Price was OK too.
I am having some trouble with this camera. It seems like every time I think I have it figured out, I don't. The aperture and shutter speed is kind of tough to figure out and I can't do a normal depth of field photo where the background is blurred on purpose. I like the camera, but I have a long way to go before I master the features on it.
They are great, get plenty "those are cool headphones" comments. Sound Quality is great. My only complaint is that they don't fit in my pocket and they hurt my ear occasionally after extensive wear.
For the price, this BOSS kit can't be beat. The kit included everything listed in the Details section (although the list should state that there are 3 ft. of 8 ga. black ground cable included.)The kit was not overkill, and I felt that the kit is perfect for installing a subwooferBrand New Sony XS-GTX100LW 10" 1100 Watt Car Audio Subwoofer With 300 Watt RMS Power, amplifierMTX 420-Watt Class D Mono Amplifier (Thunder421D), and enclosureAbsolute USA MSHF10 Single 10-Inch Sealed MDF Enclosure(or bazooka-style all-in-one subwoofer system). A lot of the reviewers seem to bash the AWG gauge of the wires in a lot of the kits sold online, but the truth is that most of the power wires in these kits (in the $10-$30 price range) are RIDICULOUSLY larger than the wires/connectors that they're connecting to. You'll be fine.Included, but left out of the Details section: A plastic sheathing that protects the big power cable from the elements inside of the engine compartment.Minor issues:(1) The RCA cable's ends are very thin, and therefore, they don't really GRIP into the AMP's RCA input jacks. I had to bend them in a little in order for them to make a solid connection to the amp.(2) I'm not a professional wire crimping expert, and when I messed up a crimp on one of the included connectors, I found myself digging through my toolbox to find another connector. There aren't really any EXTRA connectors, so plan on making a quick trip to the store if you mess up.(3) There was literally EXACTLY just enough power cable to run from my battery to the beginning of my trunk in my 1971 Ford Torino.
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.
I had the pleasure of trying this lens out for one day before returning it.It is a beautiful metal made in Japan product. The pictures had beautiful color and luminous quality.Warning: not for use in D5100 camera. This is not an AF-S lens!I was misled by the manufacturer spec which says the lens can be used in DX format cameras. Also, the B&H; website said the lens is not to be used in D40 and D60 cameras but there was no mention of the D5100 camera.However I was sad to learn that this lens's autofocus feature does not work in the D5100 camera. The whole point for me was the autofocus feature. I was devastated to learn that I could only use AF-S lenses (motor inside the lens) with the D5100. When I was shopping for a camera, it did not occur to me how I would be limited in lens selection.I got the 105 mm f 2.8 AF-S lens instead. It is OK but it sure feels plasticky after the f 2. This one is made in China.I feel like I lost my first love.
Really handy. I've bought 3 of these now for different bikes. I only wish I could buy the bike mount alone and get a better price.
The Rio Riot is just outstanding. Good sound quality, good size, it has everything you can get... for the price. And the software is easy to use. The only thing that could be improved is the transfer rate. But this is a minor 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!
Pros:-Holds and infinite number of songs thanks to its upgradable memory.No iPod can match that.-LCD screen is large and lited.-FM Radio built-in and...hello, you can record from FM to MP3 and then transfer to your computer.-It is smaller, lighter and cheaper than iPod.-No moving parts = no skipping, ever.-Excellent FM reception. 10 presets.-Excelent sound reproduction. Bass equalizer is ok.CONS:-You need a degree in Computers to use it. Unfriendly interface.Poor manual.-Really lousy support for Macintosh. Software is for Windows only.-FM recording on mp3 is unusable on "low quality settings". High quality setting is passable but not perfect.-Comes with cheap headset.-Sometimes the unit shuts itself off for no apparent reason. Must take battery out and start over.Ok, here is what you need to know: go get a 1 gigabyte SD card and fill it with 230 songs plus. You still payed about $180 for the whole thing. If you have a mac you WILL have some incompatibility issues particularly with indexing and directories, but it still works and this player is worth it. I abslutely do not recommend it for neophites, this is a difficult player to understand but it has great potential. When memory cards prices come down, you will have an infinite upgradeable player, if you buy a couple of 1GB cards you should be set for life. No worries about battery replacement, it uses one AA and alkalines last a week or more. I use AA rechargables. I highly recommend you try any RCA player over the ridiculous Shuffle Mini iPod which is not upgradable, it only holds a few songs, has no FM radio, no LCD screen and the battery can not be replaced after it dies (and it will, trust me). The Lyra is a step forward, the iPod is a step backwards, and who wants to pay top money for outdated technology?
Am happy that Nikon has an alternative to a cable release for their high end "point and shoot" cameras in this ML-L3 remote. It makes it easier to control the camera and limit vibration for long exposures.
I had to connect my old Mac G4 to my monitor. My G5 went bye-bye. With new cables and connections for newer computers coming out, finding one that will work became a nightmare. When I saw this, I thought I would try it. The worst that could happen is it wouldn't fit, and I would return it. Well, it fits. The only thing I wish is that would have been better pictures of the plug ends since I don't know an ABC adaptor fron a XYZ adaptor.
I recently purchased the CDRW120 Version of this recorder (Pretty much the same as the 121 with a few less front panel controls) Got it at Radio Shack for $...in November. They went on sale shortly afterwards for $.... I was looking for a quick, simple, cost effective machine to get my Home Studio Demos on disk quickly and not tie up my Computer Workstation with that task. This product does that flawlessly. I have not had any mechanical problems with the CDRW but I will complain just a bit about the Manual. Came with 2 of them-One in English and One in Spanish. Neither manuals completely describe all the functions or displays that show up on the recorder. Some instructions are not very clear. It's evident that some editing needs to take place of the manual. It almost seems that it as written as a transcription of another language.The recorder itself is exceptional quality for the price. Sony, Marantz, Panasonic and a few others make a comporable piece of equiptment for between $...$...range. RCA/Thomson Electronics Group placed this right smack dab in the middle of the Price/Effectiveness range for me. I have used some exceptional RCA equiptment in my 43 years of life and certainly this incarnation of RCA is leaps and bounds different from the original company but just a few years ago, you couldn't get a CDRW for under $...so I'm pleased. and for all those who are complaning about the plastic construction? I wonder; what are you planning to do with your CDRW? Prop up your home with it? There are some great portables that will do that better-check Marantz and bring a much larger checkbook!The only complaints I will site about this device (and I have this complaint about most current electronic equiptment from most contemporary manufacturers) is that the display is way too small. My eyesight at 43 isn't what it used to be and the industry needs to take that into consideration, though it might not be as cost effective, it would be nice if we could get the advantage of being able to use data CD's as well as the Audio Cd's although cross platform applications-audio to computer don't cause any problems.Good job RCA. I will continue to buy more products.One more thing........I have never dealt directly with RCA customer service or suppoty but my unit was purchased at Radio Shack who will promptly service or replace your defective device with minimal muss or fuss. : )
I bought this Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack because I do a lot of Photo shooting of Parades and things on the go.. I must be honest I was a bit skeptic in buying this product because of this low price, thinking it must be of low quality , but money was low and had to have my camera equipment with me and both hands free at the same time. But to my surprise this backpack is of good quality and is set up to Carrie all that I need on the run while shooting, not to mention the layout of the compartments are planned to make easy access to the things I need.. If you are thinking of buying this product you won't be disappointed .. Price vs. Quality..The only thing that would have been nicer is to have is a few more outside of the bag pockets, there are only two one on each side.. www.TGTruman.com
This is my second Nikon Coolpix. I am so impressed with its quality that I bought it again to gift it to a reletive. Its got everything what you wan in a point and shoot digital camera. The only not so desirable thing is the 2-3 seconds delay if it starts charging its flash, but hey look at the quality that one can get at this affordable price.
I've had an X61 since September. In that time my machine has had 2 system crashes, resulting in it spending the majority of the time either at the repair facility, in transit, or in the tedious process of reloading all of my files and software. The technical support people won't tell me what the problem is, so I can only assume it will happen again when it comes back. Aside from that, it has been never been stable. It has been a complete waste of money and waste of time.
I bought this card to use with a Canon Digital Rebel XT. I've used if for about a month and have shot about 1000 photographs at high resolution (8 mpx). I used the camera in burst mode on several occasions to take action shots of people riding a sled down a snow covered mountain. Both the camera and card managed the task without any difficulty. If there is a time lag in writing the files to the card, I didn't notice it.
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.
Its a great camera for the money. However, I was surprised that there is no carry-case with it. The auto power off is a good feature to save battery, but if you have a tape inserted and you wanted to use it as a PC camera ... its bit annoying that it shuts itself off after few minutes! If a power cord is plugged in, and the camera definitely can sense that, then why not keep an option of deactivating auto power off! And the 700X digital zoom, sounds great, but I haven't been able to use it properly yet.
Perfect solution to solving your needs at accessing data from dead computers or infected computers. Just pop out the hard drives plug in and you can access the data. If you are a NOVICE at tech support you may have issues. Worked great for me. I have used it on sata (laptop and desktop )and IDE, no issues what so ever and a GREAT 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.
This earphones are great. They're durable because my last one only broke because my cat chewed on it but thats why I'm buying them again. I blast these earphones everyday when I go on the bus to school and when I come back and they never blow out or lose strength. Sony you have done an amazing job once again. For the people say they fall out, ever come to your mind that you have big ears? Also for the person who said when they connected it to the treadmill & it shocked you, Could it be you were sweating on the earphones too much or maybe a crappy outlet on the treadmill cause they work perfect on my treadmill and never fallout and I'm very active! Well yes I recommend them for anyone who is looking for well priced High quality earphones. Thank you. ^_^
Good product when used with the linksys ethernet router! I've had mine in for a few months and had no problems. Fast Easy install and excellent documentation.
I have two girls ages 8 & 4 both of them HAD TO HAVE this toys this holiday season. I had not even heard of them before. Shopping at wal-mart I found 6 of them just sitting there, right place right time, it was the only six they would recieve in time for christmas. LUCKY! These cats are great I took them out and played with them for awhile, they are really realistic in actions and no messy litter box. I also feel the price is right 29.99 its hard to find anything for less than that, especially electronic.
I think the part that is missing from the information on the Amazon listing is this is what Tamron labels "TELE-MACRO". In the manufacturer information it does state it can focus and blur the surrounding points out, which yes is macro but still I think the macro is a great selling point for this lens. Auto-Focus tends to need some help from time to time, but once it gets the right frame it picks it right up. I had mistakenly taken this lens on a trip. I couldn't shoot what I wanted but then went to macro mode and was very impressed how well it handled macro shots from a decent distance. Very good lens for the price to supplement your every day lens.
This product is excellent. I am a college student and I am always walking around where it is noisy so it is really hard to hear my music. These headphones are the perfect solution to that problem.
I actually found these earbuds to be the most comfortable and best sounding earbuds I've ever had. I had to use the smallest size of the rubber covers, and for the first time ever, a pair of earbuds actually fit. I didn't find them uncomfortable, and I found the sound to be great for my purposes. If you're just looking for a comfortable pair of earbuds for a good price, I'd recommend these.The only downfall I found was that the rubber can slip off sort of easily. I lost one on a plane once when I was putting my bag in the overhead compartment and the earbuds were around my neck.
Pro: A wonderful tiny device I tend to carry with me everywhere. Con: I cannot see the photos til I get home!Solution: Olympus(or someone) should create software so the w-10 could send images to a pda (palm or PC Pocket OS).
I purchased this monitor 3/2003 and it worked perfectly until last month. It has developed the same problem many other users have reported, it flickers for a couple of moments then the image condenses into a very bright horizontal line (approximatley 1mm) across the center of the screen with all else going black. I was under the impression that the monitor was made in Japan but they are made in China.I will never buy another NEC/Mitsubishi produst.
I'm still a REAL amateur and only have a single DSLR (Nikon d40) and this backpack really gives me the room and ease of access I was looking for. (Even though it says 'Canon" on it. ;0) Can't beat it for the price!
This bag has most of what I have been looking for but nowhere in your advertisement could I find the size. Guessing by the picture, it is smaller than I expected. It is well made but does not have room for more than 2 extra rolls of film and there's not a place for my passport!
If you are looking for a small, easy to use, simple navigator, look no further. The Garmin c530 has a smallist screen but with the zoom feature shows up large. The touch screen is easy to manuever and the buttons are big. The menus play well. Two things I wish it had are a ac plug; it only uses the cigarette lighter and the ability to change to information shown on the two useable screens. Neither of these things should stop you from owning this product. I love mine and will buy my wife one in the further.
I looked at several different LCD TV's before purchasing the Panasonic TC-26LX70. This TV has a wonderful picture and the sound is exceptional for the smaller TV. This was purchased to be used in a bedroom.The picture is very sharp & bright with a very wide viewing angle. The sound quality was much high than I expected. In fact, you can have a very high level of sound without distortion; wonderful for concerts on PBS.This TV is a little more expensive then some other brands, but when I considered how often I purchase a new TV, the price is more than worth it in the long run. Consumer Reports rated the 32" very high and this is basically the same model, just smaller. You will not be disappointed with the quality of both video & audio.The Amazon third party vendor had a very good price and it was shipped quickly. Very happy with this purchase.
I was looking for a Bluetooth keyboard with a touch pad to replace the keyboard that came with my media center PC... but the Adesso seems a much better solution.Ergonomically, it's nicely designed with the trackball in the upper right hand corner and all the mouse buttons on the right and left corners just where you would expect them to be, and the size is just right also; smaller than a regular keyboard but a nice form factor so it works nicely if you're sitting or lying around on the couch.Not a five star product only because the pointer skips just a little here and there with the trackball... but this is still a great solution.
This is exactly what it says and perfect for those people trying to use an older MacBook or powerbook with a new Machine!
I recently bought a digital camera but the software wont run on Windows ME so I bought the adapter and now i can finally put my pictures on my computer. Great buy.
I have a few ATN night vision scopes and was surprised that the vision quality between the Yukon Tracker and my ATN Mars gen 3 are very close. If you are interested in diving into night vision equipment or need a decent back up I would start here. I plan to buy a few extra pairs for my family or friends to use when night hiking, camping or if a disaster falls on our step.
I looked at a lot of KVM switches for my home computer, and this was the only one that was COMMERCIAL quality, instead of cheap home-user crap. It's beefy, works perfectly, and gives a high quality video signal. Belkin and others are cheap and lousy, and don't last.
Photographers at any level know what a CPL filter is and what it does. I'm a fan of the Tiffen brand and have nothing but praise for their products. I know opinions vary but I am entitled to mine. I never hesitate to recommend Tiffen and I don't believe you can go wrong here.
Linksys Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GSExcellent product recominedo 100 % from Caracas - Venezuela.Excelente producto lo recominedo 100% desde Caracas-Venezuela.
The unit seems to work fine. However, be prepared to find some way other than the supplied suction cups to mount it. The suction cups lost their shape and will no longer stick to the windshield.The fancy carrying case is totally useless, and I doubt that many people would want to use the external speaker. I believe that these items should be offered as optional accessories rather than being included with the detector. This would substantially reduce the price of the detector.
I bought this gift for my husband who has already had a similar keyboard with mouse but it was Hungarian. I was tired of hearing him say he wants an English one because at work he has one and because of the Hungarian he is confused. So, for Xmas he got this keyboard and I stopped hearing him complain. Problem solved :-)Good staff anyway.
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.
I love this thing. My inlaws got it foe my wife and I and it is one of the best PC's I have ever used. better than my Dad's dell dimension.
No problems and records fast enough for my Canon SD200.
I needed to connect 4 component video devices to my big screen TV and only had 2 inputs on the TV. After reading reviews of this and other switchers, decided on the JVC JX-66 3-to-1.I connect my HD CABLE BOX to one TV input, the JX-66 switch box to the other, and plug my ROKU (Netflix) box, PS3 (mostly used as Blu-Ray DVD player), and Wii, into the 3 switch box inputs.The video quality is excellent - couldn't tell the difference between direct connect input and input thru the box. Getting up off the couch to switch input devices reminds me of the old days before remotes and is a key component to my personal fitness program.
To be honest, this is my first surround system so take my review for what its worth! I am not a sound aficionado either but I liked the effects immediately. The first movie I tried was the latest Harry Potter - the movie was alright but the sound quality was great! I have a 720P/1080i TV and, for me, the picture quality was good enough. Perhaps, it wouldn't be as good for a 1080p TV ...As mentioned earlier, the sub-woofers pack a punch but it doesn't overdo it. I switched the rear speakers so I could put the tower speakers in the back which was more effective for me. I used the Optical Audio in as the HDMI in pass-through mode didn't work. Not a fault of Samsungs - my cable company has got to allow it and as noted on the forums, it can get pretty hard to get the cable reps to help.Overall, a worthy buy
I had bought this item to give to my in-laws for Christmas. Needless to say, they are loving it. It provides good sound quality with every option, from the FM/AM radio turner, 3-disc CD player, cassette player, to the turntable. I thought since the turntable did not come complete with a tone adjuster of its own, it would be lacking; however, the albums sound great and do not need any adjusting. Plus, the classic look of the cherry wood box adds an element of design that fits perfect in one package. Did I mention the sound quality - I am very pleased with the purchase! It has been only a few months in use, and hopefully will remain in good condition.
The best mouse I've ever used and believe me I've used several. Being a web designer I need all the shortcuts I can get and this mouse will do just that. It's also great for browsing the internet with the back/forward button placed on the side. All of my screens are now just one &quot;click&quot; away!
Great Speakers... They Handle the Power from my Amp very well even though I have to keep the amp backed way down.
I bought this item for Christmas. After a couple weeks of use, I can tell you this works great and looks great. I would recommend it.
I have found that if I use the original Canon inks in my printer, not only am I assured of a superior quality picture, but I don't have to clean the ink heads (which uses extra ink) a tenth of the amount of times as I did with the others. Amazon is the cheapest place that I have found to purchase these original ink tanks.
These are basic PCI slot covers: cheap and effective and handy to have around.Nothing fancy, but they don't need to be. A good deal from a good source.
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.
The first year of owning this it was fine. But then it started giving me problems. It would boot up and then power off within a matter of seconds, in a continous cycle. So my computer would detect it and then it wouldn't... and then it would detect it... and then it wouldn't... a never ending cycle until I get frustrated and just unplug it. I returned it and they gave me a replacement. This one is acting the same way. I don't recommend this product.
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.
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!
this is a great but for ps2 if you travel a lot. you can take it anywhere and play anytime. the only problem for this is that sony has not came out with a DC adapter for the car so it must run on battires. it is pretty smalll but the sound is great and clear, i would ask sony or where ever you buy this item if they have come out with a DC car adapter for this because it increase playing time to an infinite amout of time overall its good.
Works as advertised. I can't imagine it being easier. Fool-proof...except for one reviewer who had a hard time with the cutting blade which is adjustable by the way. There are a couple ways to strip the wire with this tool. 100% satisfied.
I really like this unit, but like the others, I wish it had a battery back-up. The CD player is nice and we use it mainly for our two young daughters to go to sleep with at night. The sound is not going to fill a room with sonorous delight, but for the size and price of the unit, it is pleasantly surprising as it neither gets lost in low volume nor distorts when the unit is turned up. As others have stated, the tuning control is poor and probably the least desirable aspect of this unit if you like to listen to the radio. The volume and tuning controls are inconvenient as well. But the big, green numbers are fantastic and the ease of use make it the type of unit I would like to put in every bedroom in the house.
I bought this product a couple of month ago and have to agree with a previous review that Sony has simply combined a DVD component with a receiver component and speakers. Therefore, setup was trickier because there were no detailed instructions on how the two components work together, except for drawing showing how the two systems &quot;could&quot; be connected. But while I'm no AV expert, it is clear to me that setup of audio components can be achieved in a number of different ways. I will say it took me more time that I desired to setup this system.That being said, I have been very happy with the quality of the sound and output of the system. The 5 disc DVD player is great for shuffling CDs and when playing a DVD, the DVD player had a setting that automatically detects the DVD recording type and selects the optimum settings.Initially I had problems figuring out the remote. In fact, the instructions talk about &quot;when you press so and so button, &lt;some&gt; text will be displayed&quot; but what is not clear is that they mean the text is displayed on your TV when in &quot;video mode&quot;, not on the dvd display. After I figured this out, adjusting dvd settings was easy.Overall I like the system, the sound is very nice and was just what I was looking for. I would say that if Sony would include some better documentation that would discuss the components together as a system they could alleviate a lot of the setup confusion.I would buy this system again.
I bought this foam to use with the 1020 micro case. The purpose of the case is to house my camera during outdoor excursions. This foam is essential for this use because it makes the case nearly shockproof. With the foam I can close the camera in the case and hold it upside down while shaking it and it does not move. For under $6 that's cheap insurance. For anyone who has opposable thumbs and the ability to hold a knife without cutting themselves- yes I'm talking to the other reviewers because you're both morons- this is an easy setup. Trace out your camera with a piece of cardboard. Use the cardboard as a template and cut the foam with an exacto-knife. This takes less than 10 min. and turns a good case into a great case.
I am on my second Stylus 740 and am very happy with performance and quality. In the Mac environment like mine, it performs extremely well with no service problems in four years. Some words of caution however...don't try to use bargain ink refill products. They don't work in this unit.
I bought this machine almost 9 months ago, and I am still impressed with its performance. I use it for two different applications, business and gaming, and it's great for both.On the basic app end, it's small, take any where, and runs what I need it to. As for gaming, I've use it in several LAN party environments where I was the only person (despite the presence of custom built desktops and gaming laptops) able to host a game without lag or overheating issues(All games this was noted on were published within the last year, some as recent as 2 months old). I also own an Alienware laptop that struggles with such simple tasks as video playback, so seeing this kind of performance from a relatively inexpensive item not designated to the task is fantastic.It's not the best deal for someone seeking to only run 'normal' applications on a small form factor computer, but if you're looking for something to handle your work and games with equal vigor, I highly recommend it.
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.
This is a nice combination...just don't know what to do with my fairly new VCR now...that has so far performed wonderfully.I recieved my GO-Video player for Christmas and it is my first DVD player but so far I have not been disappointed, with the one exception of the player to skip on occassion but this is fairly infrequent so it has not really hampered my viewing pleasure. The setup was quite easy as the console basically sets itself up from the info on your TV and the instruction manual is laid out quite nicely if you need to make any changes yourself. The button configuration on the player itself is laid out nicely as well and is not cluttering or confusing. Operation of the DVD player is smooth and quiet.As for the VCR side it performs just as well and is just as quiet and smooth as its DVD counter-part. The operation of the console from the remote control is easy to figure out and the button configuration is well organized and also giving you the freedom to use as your TV remote. I usually have trouble with console remote controls as they are generally too small for my hands but not so with this remote. Button size and spacing makes it easy to operate for us big handed people.Overall this is a great system and while not as sleek as a normal DVD player, it is a dual system afterall, it has a great design and looks quite nice (alot better than its older dual-VCR siblings of yester-year). However for its price there are a lot better DVD players I am sure you can get BUT if you are replacing a VCR or have a lot of VHS tapes and wanting to step up to a DVD system without getting rid of all your old VHS tapes then this is the system for you.
A good upgrade from a Palm III or V. This is the first Palm device I've found so useful that I've nearly filled up all 8 MB of built-in RAM.You may have heard the screen is so-so. I disagree. While it's not the best in the handheld market, it is certainly an improvement over the Palm V (especially the backlight). Just be realistic with your expectations. Games bring out the best in the color screen.Expandability with the SD card is very useful, although unfortunately SD cards don't expand available program memory. They provide only secondary storage space. Therefore some programs can't be copied onto the SD card, and will continue to use up valuable memory.The change in the connector is a nuisance, as it makes Palm V accessories obsolete. However, the included Mobile Connectivity software, plus a GSM phone negate the need for an OmniSky or Palm Modem in many cases. I've used SMS and connected to Web Clipping using my ISP without a hitch on my GSM phone without having to buy anything extra. Hint - Palm's Nordic site has some Motorola and Nokia phone drivers that aren't on the USA site.
I have owned the WGT624 since November 2003 (version 1), and have never had a problem with it that I can recall. I don't know what a lot of these other reviewers are doing to theirs, but mine works flawlessly. I have recently updated the firmware to the latest version (4?) without even a hiccup. SPI is enabled and the WGT624 doesn't lose any speed with my 3.0 Mbit Comcast ISP (thru a Motorola SB5100 cable modem). All wireless devices I own work without a problem, and the WGT624 has never, ever, spontaneously rebooted on me! This router is secure, port forwarding works like a charm, and it takes little to no expertise to configure the WGT624 to do what you need it to do. Granted, calling tech support is useless, but a simple search on the web with your problem will point you in the right direction. If you need to connect multiple devices to your broadband ISP, require secure wireless connections, and like the benefits of the built-in firewall, then you can't go wrong with the WGT624. Highly recommended.
...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!
I have been using AKB-110B which aside from a harder touch is performing well. I was pleased to find the MCK-91 preferring the key size of the Shift, Backspace, Tab and a few other keys which are closer to that of the traditional key board. But for some reason the company shortened the cord. So much so that I am unable to reconfigure my office to use the keyboard...now on its way back.
My son uses these and as particular as he is about his music, gaming, and video, that is as good as it can get for me!
This music player has everything that you could ask for. It has all the same features as the iPod classic, but performs better. I listen to my old ipod and the zune and notice the sound quality of the zune to be a lot better. The zune also has more features like wireless syncing, wireless sharing of songs, xbox 360 connectivity, and an FM Radio. The Xbox 360 connectivity is great if you have both because you can play all of your songs, playlists, videos, and pictures on your computer on the TV if you have your 360 connected to your network or your zune plugged into the usb port. This device also won't go out of date unlike the iPods. It also has frequent firmware updates that add everything the new and future zunes have or will have. The only difference is size or space. The monthly plan is the best part! It helps me find new music or can help start a massive collection for a very small cost. Apple does not offer this subscription. I have had no problems with my zune and can only wish that people see how great of an MP3 player this is!
I travel a lot between countries and carry CD/DVDs with me. I also cut CD/DVDs (all legitimate) which need to be sent to others and these cases are absolutely ideal for packing and mailing off.
This is my first DVD player and for the price, I have to say it exceded my expectations. I have only watched rented DVDs on it once or twice a week. I've seen it skip once only, in 3 months (hardly noticeable, anyway), and haven't had any problems with it at all.A few points:- Keep the unit on a flat, firm surface like it says in the manual.- The tray mechanism is loud, but that's it (no problems).- The remote is not very "intuitive"- Besides DVDs, it plays almost anything in MPEG format, even if you just burn a CD with a .mpg file in it.- The unit is very light in weight, deep and narrow in dimensions.This is no top-of-the-line or high-quality DVD player, but it's great for the price and it works!
Overall, I was pretty happy with my Yepp until, three months in, I dropped it from a few feet high (about waist high). Afterwards, no headphones could get sound out of it. Otherwise, until then, I was happy with the function of my Yepp.
Worked perfectly with my computer. Arrived quickly. I was happy to be able to find a battery for my older computer!
I wrote a lengthy review for this printer. I don't know where it went. I do not understand how the other reviewers don't see this as a far superior printer to the competition. Do yourself a favor, and go into your local office supply store, take a full color picture advertisement from any available in the store. Put it in the X83 and Color copy it. Then do the same for every other machine out there, ESPECIALLY THE HP's. No contest, the Lexmark is superior scan and print quality. The colors are fuller, richer, truer. HP has a history of reliability problems. If you do not believe me, simply check out the reviews on their regular printers especially the CSE models. I bought one, for 400 dollars and got burnt. It worked for 6 months of occassional use, then was replaced with a refurb from HP, and that one gave me 6 months and two weeks. Just enough time to no longer qualify for the one year warranty. 400 bucks???????My brother has the HP 950 multi-function. We have run it though every test, and he admits the Lexmark is superior at half the money.Every store salesman I run into pushes the HP. Must be the margins. (And I don't mean the kind they have on the page) I wrote a long and elaborate review before, explaining the differences in the results, comparing the HPs with the X83. Too exhausting to do it again. It has been a couple of weeks, and it is still not posted. If for any reason you see a review magically show up, you know why I wrote two.Do yourself a favor, and don't listen to people who do not know how to load drivers in Windows. Don't listen to people who have been beat up by salesman, who convinced them that the HP was superior. Check it out for yourself.By the way, go into the Lexmark 3200 printer reviews, and see how many people are writing favorable things, even though the printer is two years old. I have two of those, ran a business with them, and they are still working perfectly. (They aren't super quiet) Just very nice printers.The X83 is the Best. It scans and copies the best. It print photographs the best. The colors are deeper. Sometimes the HP misses outlines altogether, the light grays fade into a non print, and the Lexmark captures all of that.Do a side by side, judge for yourself. The truth is evident. The proof is in the pudding.
I have been using this mouse for more than 5 months. No complaint about it at all. Price is quite still high since the wireless optical mouse is in the market.Recommend: Get this one.
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.
Just like so many other people have reported about KLH subwoofers, mine just burned up. 6 days after the warranty expired - figures. My whole house now smells likes burnt hair. I never pushed this speaker; it just died from a congenital defect. Bad amp design = early death. The repair cost is more than the unit's worth so this one goes to the landfill.
I never used this item. I needed a DVD Burner and ordered a DVD player so I never used it. Just returned it unopened.
This sub delivers an awesome amount of bass for a very reasonable price. The controls on the back make it very easy to control the level. I can shake the entire house if I feel like it, or turn it down and enjoy some nice subtle low tones when it's too late for an earthquake. I would definitely recommend this sub for anyone.
This is the first digital camera I have really gotten to use. I think its great! It may be a bit heavier than other digital cameras, but it takes a good amount of pictures, and a good quality. I reccomend this camera.
My job requires that I send a 23 to 25 page fax about 5 days a week. The 4100E handles it effortlessly, rarely do I have to refax anything! It doesn't care if it's legal or letter size paper, not a problem!
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.
I have a Sony PCM-D50 digital recorder and a Sharp Aquos LC40LE700UN television that has Toslink out. I had connected the Toslink out into my Dac-In-The-Box outboard DA converter, which sounds great, but discovered these adapters that allow me to route that Toslink into my Sony recorder to capture the bitstream flawlessly. So far I've not hit upon issues with any copy protection flag preventing this. The stream is recorded as 48kHz/16bit. Nice for collecting hard evidence of CALM (Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act) violations or for just capping musical segments.
The shuffle was so the way to go for me because I don't claim to know music well enough to know what song I want to hear next. I love the shuffle feature!My iTunes software sometimes crashes my computer... don't know why though.
The Zire 21 was my first exposure to the PDA world. I couldn't believe how handy this little gadget was. Everything you ever wanted to remember plus more could easily be stored and retrieved very easily. The only problem was the lack of backlighting. I used it so much that it became a strain to my eyes. I'm now hooked on PDA's but upgraded to one that has a back-light. Thanks Zire for a wonderful gadget but a back light is urgently needed!
when i was looking to buy a good mp3 player i came straight to the sonic blue company this player is the best of all of the mp3 players out thare.ALL THE +'s1) you can see the screen in the dark2) the hard drive reves up before it playes the song = no skiping3) you will never fill up the 20 gb hd4) the transfer rate to download the songs to mp3 player is fastALL THE -'s1) battery life dosent last as long as you probibly would want it to2) if your not vary coputer inclined the software can get to be a bit hadrer than you think to set upOVER ALL i think this player rilly is the best, but like eny other product you buy it gets cind of boring pritty fastYET i recomend it to eny one who has alot of songs and injoys to lison to them ON THE GO!
No wonder this printer has received so many great reviews. This printer makes it so easy to print photos and the results are amazing. Home photo printing is here to stay in my house. Thanks HP.
Having an old computer and unable to use SATA drives without an adapter, I opted for this one. It runs well and cool (according to the freeware drive health software I found, HDDhealth). For my work it's fast and big enough.
This camera works very well. The software was easy to install and use . The picture quality of the camera is very good.
I bought this one from BestBuy last week (version 2.6 latest version of this adapter). I have a wireless internet service provider in my residential area. I opened the package, installed the software (before plugging in the device) and provided the MAC address on the adapter to my service provider. In couple of minutes, I could tune into the wireless network and I am all setup. The size is very small and comes with a wall mount package.
If you've read other reviews, they will tell you how great the iPod is, but how poor the included software (MusicMatch) is...About the iPod: one word "fantastic". Small, stylish, and the headphones are comfortable and sound great. Some people will complain about the mirrored backplate and how it constantly gets smudged, blah blah blah... so what, wipe it off... The included case is ok, but there are better cases that allow full access to the front panel controls. If you don't want to buy a new case, that's what the remote is for...About MusicMatch: be sure to download the latest version (v7.2 when I wrote this). It's really not so bad. The new version even allows you to upload music to the iPod without having to re-write everything. After trying various other ripping and transferring tools, I can see why Apple chose this one -- it's the most functional and easiest to use (again, use v7.2). Don't waste your time with other tools, they are not necessary and are not as good -- spend your time getting to know this software and you won't regret it.---- CAUTION: be sure to turn on "error checking", or you are prone to bad quality MP3 when you rip your own CDs. Don't waste your time ripping hours of CDs only to go back and do it again! It should be a default option. It doesn't add much more time to the ripping, unless it finds errors and has to re-read tracks, -- but this is a good thing if you want good output. (And yes, even clean looking CDs may have problems, so don't push your luck!) ;-)And just because this software doesn't have the "look and feel" of your typical Windows or Apple application, have no worries -- after a few hours of playing around with it you'll like it, trust me. It's packed with good features, including very good tag editing tools. Read the help file when in doubt -- [...]people!!!Judge for yourself, but I'm very happy with my purchase!
I have use this twice already for trips and it is great. The camera with a lens fits right at the top of the bag. (not a super long tele). So you can get your camera out in a second and shoot. The other compartments holds at least two lens and my flash plus misc items including batteries, chargers mp3 mp4 players books. The backpack is great if you have to walk a lot but you need someone to take the stuff out for you along the way. For me keep taking it off and on is too time consuming when you are on a bus escorted tour.
I just got my Palm M100 yesterday, and I'm so glad that I bought it. It's a great price, and it does everything I need. If you just need an organizational tool, this is what you want to buy. I guess it doesn't have enough memory for lots of programs, but to store contact information and appointmets, it's perfect. I was also impressed at how easy it was to learn to use. I am using it with no difficulties, and the only thing I used the manual for was to synchronize it with my computer (which pleasantly surprised me by going seamlessly). People have said that the cover feels flimsy; it is pretty thin, but mine doesn't show any signs of popping off or pressing the buttons unintentionally. I love it, and I highly recommend it, especially if you're on a budget!Update: After having this PDA for over a year, I wanted to add a few comments. Other reviews mention problems with the flip cover; and it is true that it does, at times, pop partly off, and mine has actually broken a bit near the hinges. But the small chips haven't affected its function at all, and the few times the cover has popped off hardly seem irritating enough to mention. My main complaint at this point is that the screen seems to be losing sensitivity. It does not recognize letter strokes as well, so I cannot write very quickly. I did reset it and begin again (easy enough since you can simply synchronize with your computer to recover all the information), and it seems to be working better, though there are still a few "dead spots" on the screen where it does not consistently respond.Other than that, it has worked perfectly. And I figure that for $100, I couldn't expect much more, so I am leaving my rating at 5 stars, since I think it is well worth the money.Note: I also bought a Kodak PalmPix to go with my M100, and it has been lots of fun. If you can't afford a digital camera and just want to be able to take a few shots every so often to e-mail or whatnot, it's a great toy! It does use up your battery more quickly, though, so be forewarned.
The 1280 may be showing some of it's age in terms of technology, inks, and some other areas (...) This is a fairly decent printer with only a few quirks for the money and in terms of quality with bang-for-the-buck nothing touches it in it's current price range.
The interface is the same confusing tabbed interface DeLorme has used in the last versions (love it or hate it - I hate it).They finally fixed the ability to search for an address that isn't on the current screen by using advanced search to enter a city and state or zip code (something earlier versions did but that DeLorme broke when they switched to the tab interface).The big problem is grossly outdated map files. There may be lots of updates SOMEWHERE in their map files, but in the Louisville Kentucky area the map files are more than two years out of date. I'm not talking about some back road out in the country or a brand new subdivision. Louisville is one of the 20 largest cities in America and StreetAtlas 2006 completely omits major through routes in downtown Louisville.Grossly outdated maps are totally unacceptable in a product that requires buying a complete new version every year or two just to get supposedly "updated" map files.
I purchased this product in the hope I could share a central storage device across my home network (consisting of one desktop and three laptops). I fitted an approved hard drive (Netgear web site has a listing) and commenced installation. The software installed on the desktop without any problems and I configured the drive. I then attempted the same on laptop No.1. The software would cause all kinds of problems and not install. I downloaded the latest software and was able to install it but could not connect to the drive. I continually got an error message advising that "drive attachment failed". I then move onto Laptop 2 & 3, no problems what so ever. I wrote to Netgear but never really received a satisfactory answer. Day before yesterday my desktop and laptop No. 3 could not connect to the SC101. Nothing I do (even after using the revised troubleshooting guide) gets the drive back. After two days I have not yet received any response from Netgear. I am currently backing up all of my data from the SC101 via the remaining access point (laptop No. 2)for safe keeping; who knows how long I will be able to access this troublesome device.
Disappointed."On" and "stereo" lights remain illuminated -- even when radio is turned off.AM and FM signals are comingled (you receive both signals at the same time) until you "fiddle" with the select button several times.Sound quality quite good considering the price.
Product arrived very timely and was well packed. Product contained user manual and was in perfect condition
This polarizer is useful to reduce excessive glare on my outdoor shots. The polarizer can be rotated to control the amount of polarizing effect that your camera gets.Overall this is a good buy for almost any kind of DSLR camera to enhance outdoor photos and giving that deeper blue sky and more vivid tone of outdoor shots.
Most of the reviews I read seem to really detract from the overall excellence of this unit because of the screen. Well, my screen is fine. It is easy to read, and considering that 90% of Palm apps are for gray scale, the color is a nice addition and not overly necessary. You have to decide if the additional (expense) for color is worth it. To me, it is. I mean, come on, it is only (money), right?Now, as for the unit, it is blazingly fast. I replaced my palm V with this unit and I was in awe of the processor speed. It will make even the fastest PocketPC PDA look slow in comparison. The redesigned case -- slightly different from the V series, meaning all your accessories will not fit :( -- looks great and the card slot is wonderful. My DV CamCorder uses MMCards to store photos, so I can now include Palm aps on the same cards. This is handy.I lookforward to the expandability of this device. I am sure that a GPS and wirless modem will be available soon. This is the top of the line Palm and it looks great. Well worth the money IMHO.
this was very easy to set up and i got it working in under 10 minutes from the basement to the first floor. i just pointed the antenea in the general direction and it worked fine. ive only used it a few times, but so far its working great.
Not much more you can say with memory sticks. It works fine on my Sony DCR-TRV70. Cheaper than Sony and good alternate.
As all the other reviewers said, this is a truly great backpack. Perfect fit for my 7D and 5 lens and multiple accessories. Lots of pockets. A great product at a great price, which is quite surprising considering how expensive certain products are from Canon.The only reason I was hesitant to initially purchase this was because of the one reviewer stating the lens may fall out of place because they are not sealed... this is not a truthful claim. Upon repeatedly testing the bag and using it for a long period of time, moving from location to location all week, there was not a single instance of anything moving out of place because the bag seals tight not allowing anything to fall out of the lens pockets. And another claim that the lenses may fall out upon opening the bag is also inaccurate unless you open the backpack while it is standing horizontal (which I actually tested and still didn't experience the same results) or face down (which is pretty ridiculous).I brought those two claims up because they were the only reasons making me hesitant on the purchase, but believe me, the bag's worth every penny to protect your gear and leave you lots of space.
I bought this flash a few weeks ago, so I haven't had thechance to test it under every single situation. I purchased thisflash to replace my Canon 550Ex, which under-exposed manyof my pictures by about 1 stop or more occasionally.My first impression of this flash, was that itwas allot smaller, allot lighter and allot flimsier than my550EX. I am a great fan of 'light' equipment, but for $359 Iexpected a much more robust flash.One of the main reasons I bought this flash wasthe 'Automatic' mode that is missing from the Canon 580EX.Automatic mode uses Thyristor technology that doesn't getfooled as easily as ETTL. I also like the secondary reflector that comes in handy in bounce light situations, but you have to know how to use it.The camera has an additional fold away reflector that is veryflimsy to say the least. I found the push button system a littlecumbersome, but compared to my 550EX, allot faster and more convenient.Every time you need to change a mode, the first push of oneof the large buttons, lights up the LCD(very important in dimlight situations), the second push of the button lets younavigate through the system.With my 550EX I had to press this little tiny hard to accessbutton with a pen, or a paper-clip to light up the LCD. By theway, Automatic mode only works when the camera is set to'Manual' or 'AV' mode. In 'P', or 'TV' mode, the camera and flashdefault to an aperture of F22 and a shutter speed of 1/250. InBasic Picture Style functions the camera and flash default tof2.8 & 1/60 of a second.I had to call Metz about this, because I thought the flash wasfaulty. In ETTL/ETTL II mode the flash works flawlessly justlike the 580EX, no problems. Same thing for fully Manual mode.As far as exposure is concerned, I would say the 58 AF-1 ismore accurate than the 550EX/580EX, since I didn't have to constantly increase the flash exposure compensation by 1 or 2 stops.The company boast about the USB port that allows you toupgrade the flash via the Internet, but to me that is one of theleast important features.Another feature is the wireless slave/master dedication withother Canon or Metz flash unit. Again, not very important formy uses. Some people gripe that you cannot use this flashwith a Pocket Wizard, but why would I want to use veryexpensive Pocket Wizards with this flash when I can gowireless ?OK this is what I like about the flash besides the otherfeatures mentioned: Auto f/Stops f/1, 1.4, 2, , 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8,11, 16, 22, 32 & 45. Variable Power 25 Levels ranging from1/1 to 1/256th ! A 'Cobra Design' flash head that reduces the red eyeeffect. Also, the stroboscopic flash feature on this flash is very flexible if not exceptional. I also appreciate a (GN) of 191 and the quieteness of the unit.I plan to use this flash as an on camera flash 90% of thetime, so for my purposes I think the features are just what Ineed. Overall I'm very happy with this flash, but would havebeen much happier if the flash was a little sturdier.Another thing that I should mention, is that this flash does notdisplay the range of feet or meters given the chosenaperture/shutter speed like the Canons, instead it displays the Maximumdistance the flash light will reach. You have to figure outyourself where to place the subject given the Maximum flash-light distance ? I think Metz could have done better than that.Another issue I had is when tilting the flash, head towards the ceiling, or at an angle, the resistance to counter gravity seemed a little weak. Unlike my 550EX, I dont think this flash head could stay up in a vertical position with a Gary Fong deflector on it. No way !Still, if you want the features this Professional and 'sophisticated' flash has to offer and you plan to use it mainly as a hot-shoe flash not a studio flash, I highly recommend it. It is definitely an alternative to the 580EX.
For the price, I couldn't be more pleased with this in dash radio mount. The unit fit perfectly in my son's 2006 Suzuki Forenza, and the storage pocket is a nice size.It is tough to admit, but yes, I broke down and read the directions to configure the adapter for installation in the car. It is designed for multiple vehicles, and I didn't want to remove the wrong mounting tabs.I would buy this item again.
As a piece of hardware, the printer is fairly sound. Unfortunately, this printer frustrates the heck out of me every single time I print. I hate this printer.When printing, papers shoot all over the floor and I ALWAYS have to recollate after printing jobs greater than 2 pages. The software is good as far as making the install and connection to the network very easy; however, EVERY time you print, the software leaves a new orphaned process (HPOID.EXE) running that will eventually crash your computer if you don't reboot regularly. When a colored ink cartridge is used up --in the middle of a print job, let's say--the printing stops and leaves you with the choices of inserting a new ink cartridge or cancelling and restarting the print with fewer colors. I would have preferred an option to continue printing without yellow.
Have used these headphones for the past 6 months mostly for travel, including on airplane, with an mp3 player and also at home with my computer. They are the best headphones I've tried, particularly at this price level, for sound quality. On an airplane, they perform better than the noise cancelling headphones I've used because they maintain the full spectrum of sound without the muffling sound I've encountered with noise cancelling headphones. Because of the low distortion, I've been able to turn up the volume without hurting my ears to get past airplane noise. Also, there is little sound leakage so when you do elevate the sound level, the passengers next to you won't be bothered as much by loud music. The headphones also fold handily so they are small enough to carry for portable use. At home, the headphones perform with excellence on higher quality playback devices so they are useful when you want to listen to music by yourself. I highly recommend these headphones. If asked about the negatives, I would say there are 3 things: the headband is a bit small and a bit difficult to adjust with the clip on metal - the design of these are old and this could be improved; the cord is shorter than one would like; and finally the earpiece is covered by foam like the old airplane headphones, which deteriorate over time (but fortunately you can buy replacement foam cushions here on Amazon very inexpensively and they are easy to replace. Look around on the net for reviews and you will find these are very positively reviewed.
I'm using this cable to hook my PS3 up to my old 52" HDTV via the DVI input, since it lacks an HDMI port. The picture is clear and beautiful. I have no complaints at all.If you're looking for an HDMI to DVI conversion cable, this one will get the job done.
I am able to care my camera on my belt and I just love it.
This electronic device could practically revolutionize the way you listen to music. I'm serious. I have never owned an mp3 player before now, and I hope I'll never own another. This thing is incredible. It boasts every imaginable feature and packs it into a very tight little iPOD-sized space with no extra weight. There is no need to ever beg for more features. It's got almost too many. The interface is beautiful (it's got a very high-res display), and the controls are very cool, although a bit confusing for the first hour. Don't worry, though, anyone can be a master at it in no time. I have used many iPODs, and I will always admit that their interface is extremely well thought out and very easy to fly through menus. That is my only gripe if any about the iHP-140: the interface. Just survive the learning curve, though and you'll be right on track. (The remote is very good for perusing through the player too.) The large HDD is definitely worth the extra $$; I found myself filling the first 20 GB within a day of loading my music (It downloads inredibly fast (with USB 2.0) by the way.). Plus, the batteries go and go for hours. I get about 14-15 hours per charge. That's much better than the iPOD's mere 8.Sound quality? Superb! I have never been able to get such amped-up bass response from a portable player before. Headphones (without a subwoofer) cannot create heart-thumping bass very well, but they can get pretty stinkin' close when you punch it up with the built in custom equalizer(s). If sound fidelity worries you, never fear. It will blow you away. No iPOD I've ever listened to can compare.I was also thrilled with all the extra hardware, cables, and accessories it came with. There's enough stuff to hook it up to anything. I would recommend purchasing a Belkin TuneCast II if you plan to use it in a car. It works extremely well. Integration with Windows is superb. It shows up as a HDD (hard disk drive), and you just have to drag and drop files onto it. Not a problem. I also use Irivium from Red Chair Software, which gives it tons more features.Lastly - the price. Yes, it is a bit pricey compared to similar Creative players and the like, but believe me, it is far worth it. It is way too well engineered to be worth any less. Plus, as said before: the 40 GB is a better deal since it can be purchased for only an extra $100, and you get twice the drive space. Just remember - iPODs are much more expensive. ANY mp3 player you buy will be cheaper than an iPOD. This one just happens to beat it out in almost every category too. You can't go wrong. iRiver is simply the best to date. A+
Pros: great bass, amazing sounding, comfortable, light, cheapCons: easily gets stuck on your hair- that's about it! :Damazing headphones!EDIT: I want to repeat how amazing this headphone is! x)
I love my ipod mini and was heartbroken when it broke. Bought this one online and received it in the same broken condition. Contacted seller and she refunded my money promptly. Bought a ipod nano 3rd generation and it is even better than the mini.
I could not get to work for me, did not know you had to have a wireless card for it to work
This recorder is so small and compact its amazing! I wasn't sure which Sony reorder to purchase at first after looking at a few. I went with this one and I am glad I did! I am using it mainly for college courses and recording the professor. Whether I get a seat right up front or way back in the room (and a very good size room that is!) I still get excellent quality. I purchased a larger memory stick to support a weeks worth of classes, just in case I don't have the chance to upload them on the computer. The buttons take a bit to get use to, however once you know them its quite easy. I love how compact the unit is, and it comes with its own case which allows you access to all the features. I love the unit overall for the quality, size, and performance.I haven't used the software yet so I can't comment much there. I know with voice related software it takes some time to train it your voice before it learns it. Its worth the while to do specially if you will find it useful.
If you are looking for a stable hackable router this is the one to get. One of the best routers I ever bought. I installed Tomato on it and it's been running smooth without any disconnects for 22 days straight now. Works very well on heavy traffic, I've been doing torrents, downloading, uploading, Vonage, streaming music and movies to Xbox 360 both wireless and wired to the router... Never had to power rest it yet!
I love them,That's why I bought two packings although they warm up more than others, but they work very well
just as described online. i like that its slim and fits anywhere and they are lightweight. they are also a bit translucent so you can see the title of the cd
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.
Initially had trouble, but was timely replaced by the seller, and since then have been using it very comfortably.
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.
Zune is Cool! Overall I'm very happy with my purchase.The thing is exceedingly easy to use - with most electronic devices, I play with them for a while and then break out the manual and read through it. I've had my Zune for about three months now, and I just realized the other day that I've never looked at the manual. Took me about 5 minutes to figure the whole thing out (as opposed to the dang i-pod which is a DISASTER on the user interface).The sound quality is excellent. Using WMA-VBR and professional headphones, I can not tell the difference between the Zune and uncompressed original source (again, beats the tinny i-pod sound with no comparison).Battery life is surprisingly good. I'm always surprised when I need to recharge it because it runs for so long.I love the screen, the way it handles pictures and video as well as music, and the overall "feel" of the device is quite solid (although a little heavy for jogging).The only issue that I have (and the only reason I give it four stars instead of five) is that the player won't sync using the Windows Media Player - you need to use the Zune player. I don't WANT another player on my computer!!! I don't want Real Player, I don't want Quicktime or itunes or winamp, or whatever. I just want one player that does everything. It's quite frustrating that after I rip a CD onto my computer using the Media Player, I need to open a different piece of software to copy the files to the Zune. I just can't figure out why they would do that.Other than this one complaint, it's as close to a "perfect" music player as you can get.
I have really enjoyed owning this mouse. It's one of the best investments i have made to my PC... It works very very well and i am completely pleased at having it. I use it for two things, Gaming and IT work. My girlfriend loves using it for internet exploring.The best part about this mouse is not the optical ability but the extra buttons. All the buttons are programable for a wide range of actions. For Gamers this means you can program two more frequently used actions right into the mouse. I use it in Quake3 for zooming and useing items. It comes in handy in Decent games for boost and brakes. It can program all the F keys, tab, backspace, space, CTRL, Enter... and many more, just not letters or numbers.... The only thing that would make it better would be to have it work like the Saitek Cyborg3D Gold where you can actually program command lines...For ITtechs the programmable buttons work great and work well for doing something like Enter and Escape (probably the two most used buttons for an ITtech, well at least for me). And when setting up many PC's on a desk space the size of a monitor base, the optical feature is what really makes a difference. It will work off the side of the monitor, jeans... It also [works with] papers all over [a] desk an have a problem with the mouse not wanting to work, and in a slightly less than clean environment dust can takes it toll on a highly used mouse. What i also really liked was the USB/PS2 converter to convert the USB mouse into the PS2... or use the USB end and have another mouse in the PS2.For general home use it works great. I have a throw blanket laying draped over my PC table at home, i have found something like this to be the best surface and most comfortable surface for this mouse. I tried using it on a conventional mouse pad, like the one i got with [another] mouse, but the conventional mouse pads don't work that well with opticals, some not at all. I have seen pads made special for optical mice, kinda looks like the track ball surface on [another brand] optical track ball, but they were blue. The thing is also Mac compatible,...I would highly recommend this one. I own 4 of these and have recommended them to doctors (as i work in health services) friends, family. I couldn't believe when i saw Amazon.com selling the 3 button IntelliMouse (white) for [$$] and the great price this 4 button mouse is at. I got three of mine for [$$] a piece and then the other was at a discounted price from [other company] They are great and if you are a gamer and use a mouse then this would be the thing to get, and as an ITtech i have found it to be wonderful. Highly recommend for powerusers or people who work with mouse-high use programs.
I bought this Kingston 2 GB Mini SD card for my Motorola Q phone. It does the job at a fair price.
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!
This is a great GPS mount and is very useful if need to transfer GPS between different cars.
The install kit for my Ford Crown Victoria worked perfectly. I found it to be one of the easiest and most versatile kits I've used in years. I highly recommend these kits for anyone considering replacing their factory stereo system with a new deck.
I bought this one to replace the one (another brand) I previously had that didn't work so well. In the future I will stick to Nikon products.
I've ordered the Epson Stylus cartidges twice, and am ready to order again. I found the price was about ten dollars less than in the stores, and with free shipping over $25.00, it was a good deal.
Looking at the other reviews I wonder what is different about my laptop. I have had it for 18 months with no problems. I use it constantly for work and internet. I am going to buy another HP laptop for my wife. The dv2000 is exactly what they stated.
I am utterly disgusted with this product and with Panasonic's "customer service". I bought this unit to copy home movies from VHS to DVD and also to record shows on DVD-RAM and do away with VHS tape. Not to pirate. However, I seem to be caught in someone's paranoid piracy fantasy because the DVD's I've dubbed from VHS will only work on this unit. I have 3 other DVD players on TV's here as well as on every PC in my home (5). DVD's created with this system don't work on any of them. I've also tried them on about half a dozen PC's at work - again, no success.To add insult to injury, Panasonic has not responded to my email queries about this product. It's possible I'm doing something wrong, but I've been through the manual so many times now I could probably write it from memory so I don't think that's the case.My advice: DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY unless you think this unit will last forever because it's the only unit that will play any DVD's you create with it. And if you expect any customer service, consider a brand other than Panasonic.
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.
One day, about a month, after I bought the camera and dock, it just quit. Even after spending literally hours with the really nice tech people at Kodak who &quot;fixed&quot; it, it just quit working properly again. My computer sporatically refuses to recognize the dock or the camera. Needless to say that makes it worthless for me. Now it may be the computers fault - how is one to know - but you ask me how I rate this product. I have had digital cameras before and not this problem.
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
I saw so many reviews that the Linux version is very robust. But was not so impressed with its performance. At least twice a week it stops working. The wireless network would be missing. I have not done any advanced configuration. Need to power cycle the router to get network back. Verified by directly connecting my notebook to the modem and the line is up, so network issue is ruled out.Maybe some one can suggest me any patch to be applied.
From the moment you open the box till the final song you hear, the iPod is an experience unlike any other. When I first got thing, I sat down and opened up what was to be the best 250 bucks i've ever spent. After sliding off the cover and opening the two halves of the cubic box, there is one word on the inside cover, &quot;Enjoy.&quot; And thats what I've been doing ever since. This thing is an absolute joy to use!However, many people complain about the 4gb space and how for only $50 more you can get more than twice the space. However, all of you should stop and take a look at how much space you really are using. 2gigs? 4gigs? 500mb? Come on, only a small percentage of you actually have more than 5gb of music on your computer. And even if you have 50gb of music, will you actually listen to ALL of it before listening to the same song twice? I think not. When I bought this, a friend of mine with a 10gb iPod laughed at me and said, &quot;What a waste of money. You could of gotten so much more space for only a little bit more money.&quot; Okay, that is true. But after looking at his iPod, he only had 2GB of music on it! This, I belive, is the truth for most (but not all) the music lovers out there. We need a reality check everyone...And here it is: 4gb is about 3 days STRAIGHT listening to music. If you happen to listen to all 4gb of music and get tired, simply hook it back up to your computer and get a fresh set of music. Not too difficult, huh? You just saved yourself 50 bucks.The truth is, if YOU like the iPod mini, then YOU buy it. Who cares if your friends with the regular iPods make fun of you? You know that deep down inside, they really envy your mini. Yours is smaller, lighter, more scratch-resistant, comes with a USB 2.0 cable, has a longer battery (in most cases), and is cheaper. And lets not forget the coolness factor, which simply dominates all other music players on the market today. But whatever model you choose, you can't go wrong with an iPod.
It would be impracticale to buy a memory card larger than 32 meg without buying this product. I had the 32 meg memory card, and it took about 8 hours to load the maps in using a serial connection (cut the battery life in half while flashing). Now I flash a 128 meg card with the usb programmer, and the total time to load ~127 megs of maps (including indexing time) is about 13 minutes. This was on a 400 MHz Windows 2000 computer. If you have a faster computer, it may be able to index the maps faster. I highly recommend this product.
Has the belkin product guarantee plus it looks sleek in my setup. I will take this peace of mind thank you very much.
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!
A ridiculous amount of props to Microsoft for continually updating these first generation Zunes. New firmware and software updates make this device better and better as time goes on. New features are being added constantly. New Zune 3.0 software is infinitely better than iTunes. I couldn't be happier with my decision to get a Zune over an iPod.
It's the third times I buy this headphone. I have many others, but the Koss PortaPro is one of my best.
This product would not work on my HP dual core 1GZ with 2GZ RAM. The driver out of date error message popped up. When I downloaded the beta driver for VISTA, it was even more of a disappointment. The same error message appeared. My computer did not see the 709. I returned the product for a refund. I should have paid attention to the "What are you smoking" review.
Wasn't able to find the correct Belkin Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista. Could only find the one for Windows 7. Was great to find just what I needed and was able to complete my transfer of programs to my newer computer. Arrived quickly.
Great product, good immersive gaming sensation, super fast delivery...it is necessary to spend time to find best in game settings.PS. European buyers need a converter 220v > 110v
Let me start off by saying I couldn't be happier with these speakers -- they really work well. But I had a special reason for purchasing them: I found them recommended by people that had been having problems with EMI/RFI interference from GPRS phones, BlackBerries, WiFi routers, etc. with other "cheap" computer speakers.These speakers have ** 100% ** COMPLETELY ** fixed my problems. No more hissing/popping noises caused by my cell phone, BlackBerry, or WiFi router! The difference is unbelieveable. I don't know what kind of shielding is in these speakers, but it REALLY, REALLY works. It's like a miracle.One small caveat: the other reviewers that have said that these speakers have too much bass are right. If you're over 30, they have too much bass. Luckily I have decent built-in audio on my PC, and it has a "master" bass slider in its software, so I just dialed that down a bit and now everything sounds teriffic.
I bought a digital picture frame and needed a way to put just the pictures I wanted on a camera memory SD card. This works great. You just plug it in and the XP operating system automatically installed it as another drive. I scanned pictures to my computer and just dragged and dropped them to the new drive. I could have just scanned them to the drive, but didn't bother to change the drive setting for the scanner.Be aware the card goes into a slot at a 90 degree angle, so you need to make sure that the protruding card will not run into other items on your pc. On my Dell computer tower, plugging the card reader/writer into the USB slot, the SD Memory card faces down. The card just cleared the audio plug for my speakers, but if a plug for a keyboard would have been there it would not have fit. Just be aware that you need clearance in the direction of the USB slots. I would have been fine on a laptop where the slots run horizontal instead of vertical.This would work well as a Jump or flash USB drive. A SD memory card becomes a removable drive so I believe you can use it for data other than pictures. The SD 2 Gig Kodak Memory card is only 1" x 1 &1/4 long so is easy to carry in a shirt pocket if you have card writers on work and home pc's.
This is a fabulous device for transferring large volume of data from my handheld (Jornada 548) to my laptop, and vice-versa.
these are a great pair of headphones, i just got them the other day, and as soon as i hooked them up to my ordinary computer speaker out, i was blown away. The mids and highs on this headphones are amazing, the highs can be ear piercing sometimes, the bass is pretty good too, but i felt it could be better. I wish there was a volume control on the headphones too. Otherwise its amazing! Great german engineering
For all of you out there doing your research on big screen tv's (and you really, really should), I searched for about 3 and a half months before I purchased. I picked the brains of salepersons trainers, previous owners, and the internet. To my discerning eye the DLP technology and the price put plasma tv's to shame. I mean, it's just about friggin' perfect! The just about part would have to deal with the 'regular tv' signal. DVD's look crystal clear! I can actually see the actors pores in their skin it's so clear. I am awaiting a time when all regular tv channels are High Definition. What I wouldn't give to see a football or basketball game in HD! With this tv, monster cable is icing on the cake! It's true, distance from the tv is key. It looks really good in my recliner, but looks even better from the kitchen or down the hall. Make sure your room is good size for the 50 inch. If the 61 inch is on your mind, a huge room is what you need. I purchased this tv at my local electronics store which truly gave me the best buy. I also purchased Direct tv, monster cable, my wife's tv (ideal if you are really into sports - she gets hers, I get mine). But I digress. If I had the choice of a plasma, LCD, or DLP it would be DLP hands down. Get the stand that goes with it and you don't have to worry about mounting anything. It's only 85 pounds for goodness sake! No 50 inch projection is going to weigh so little. And if you are mounting a 50 plasma to the wall, are you sure that whoever puts it up there knows what they're doing? Are you willing to put your $10 grand on it? Stop reading reviews, get the DLP now. I don't care where or how, just get the DLP. Last words - 50 inch DLP and Bose surround sound is friggin' perfect. We watch movies at my house!
I have always been impressed with the quality of Skull Candy. These headphones are no exception. They are truly wonderful. They are built well and they sound terrific.
We've only had this for about a month, but so far so good. Black & white text comes out looking like a laser printer and the speed isn't too far behind one either. Color looks great, but obviously you wouldn't want to use this to print photos. The user's manual is probably the biggest flaw but once you figure out how to use the thing, that becomes irrelevant. For the price, you can't beat it.
Well, just thought I would add my name to the list. I've had mine just over three years now and I'm getting the flickering that I've seen mentioned in other user reviews. The screen will also change size on it's own (shrink and expand).Just my luck this started happening right after the warranty ran out. I'm a bit surprised. I've had other monitors in excess of 8 years that are still going strong so I'm disappointed that this thing is on the fritz already.Really nice while it lasted but the NEC brand is now tainted for me.
I bought this iPod as a Christmas present and for my partner and I'm still being told how much he enjoy's it. I originally thought the video aspect would get old but after purchasing a simple program for under $30.00 he is having a blast with converting our video's to iPod format and watching his favorite shows. We had heard that the battery life was a problem when viewing a full length movie but we haven't had any problems with this. The monitor is a nice size and the color and vividness of the display are great. With 80 GB's we have our entire music library (over 6,000 songs) and several music video's, sitcomes, and a couple of movies, and there is still plenty of space for more. He couldn't be happier with his new iPod which means I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
I've use these 3X a week while walking my dogs, for the past two months. They're much more comfortable than standard iPod headphones and comparable to the standard Zune 80GB headphones (which are the silicone-wrapped type, like these). They sound fine. The only thing I would change is that I wished they gripped my ears a bit better; I have to push them back in from time to time while walking. But for the price I paid, if something were to happen to them and they broke or something, I wouldn't think twice about getting another pair.
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.
I personally like my music in flac which I rip myself just how I like it and this is how I play it on my computer. To get it to play on my Zune I need to transcode it all overnight into mp3 which isn't even the best lossy format around (maybe it was 10 years ago) and copy it over using the proprietary software provided by Microsoft. The software is TERRIBLE, it's hard to use slow, crashes, and it's made by Microsoft (this is a bad thing in itself). After that I thought I could safely delete the mp3's from my computer as there is no need for them as I use flac on computer. BIG MISTAKE. Next time I go to add a new album I click "Start Sync" and all the music I had on the mp3 player disappeared!One last bad note: NO GAPLESS PLAYBACK AS YET.Although it does have its bad points there are a few good things as well for example the radio I use every day which is the main reason I didn't get an ipod. The user interface is well laid out and easy to use (surprisingly).Overall I rate the Zune >= Ipod. Creative probably would have been a very close second. I urge everyone interested in buying an mp3 player to look at Creative's mp3 players before making their decision.
In short - this is a spectacular camera... but I intended to use a variety of prime lenses that are simply AF... The D40 cannot focus these and in my mind, this is a critical limitation (the requirement of AF-S). Even the cheap Canon DSLR will take a 50mm prime...
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.
This is a great product. My son's love them! Easy to download music, videos and movies.
The SCD6550 is a great idea, but just doesn't preform as I had hoped. I was looking for one camera to take on vacation, replacing carrying a 2 year old Sony MiniDV and a 5 MP Sony CyberShot. My Sony takes 1 MP stills, has excellent video, but @ 1MP, the stills are not nearly print worthy. This camera is actually smaller and lighter than my Sony.The 5MP still camera function gave excellent results, both with flash and with natural light and outside. Shot for shot it produced either as good or better prints (4x6) than the Sony CyberShot.Digital video is this unit's short coming. I did identical shots inside and outside with the Sony and Samsung. The Samsung's video quality was very poor, looked more like analog or standard 8mm quality. Inside, with natural room lighting, it was pretty much unacceptable. Outside, the shots lacked the crispiness of the Sony. I took it back, will keep the Sony's and hope that Sony comes out with a greater than 2 or 3 MP model soon.
I was using an HP ScanJet 8250 at work and decided to buy one for use at home. I looked around and found a good deal on an HP ScanJet 8290 and wound up buying it. I had looked for a sheetfed scanner with a duplexer before and could not afford one. After using the 8250 at work and liking it, I decided to give this one a try.I bought it and had no problems installing it on a new laptop loaded with Windows Vista after downloading the appropriate drivers from the HP website. Once I installed the software and connected the scanner I was in for a surprise. The 8250 is rated at 15 ppm and this one is rated at 25 ppm. The 8290 not only scans much faster but, the three hole punched papers that choked the 8250 fed through the 8290 without a hitch. I've had this scanner for a few weeks now and have only had it jam less than half a dozen times and I scan old publications that have been hole punched multiple times, stapled and or dog eared and this scanner feds them without a problem.All in all, I'm completely satisfied with this scanner and would recommend it for general office use.
Though I gave the specifics of my vehicle which is a Kia Sorento 2004, the harness was incorrect. The CD/DVD Player did not work for more than 4 days. I have since returned the item and I am awaiting the new one which was shipped to me. In addition, no one asked if i would like to have the same CD/DVD player or if I would prefer a different name brand or style. In regards to the harness, I bought the correct one from E-Bay. I guess that upon receipt and connection of the new player, I will be able to rate it at a later date.
Bought at Sam's Club...played only once. The second time I tried it the LCD lost verticle sync. Poor Manufacturing, Don't spend money on electronics that only come with a 90 day warranty.....that's telling you something.
The 1.4x will attach to the Rebel T4i EOS camera body o.k., but is not compatible with either of my Canon lenses. The short instruction sheet that comes with it says it's compatible only with Tamron lenses (and not for use with digital cameras.) Neither of these caveats are pointed out on the Amazon webpage, which says for Canon-mount lenses. The Tamron site is worthless. In response to a similar situation by a reviewer, the B&H; site says""On the converter's product web page we say, "Teleconverters are not recommended for lenses wider than 50mm, e.g. 28-105mm." So the 18-55 will not work.In addition, the customer's lenses are EF-"S" lens and will not work on non-supporting converters or older digital camera bodies."This should be on the Amazon page. I'm having to return it. Great disappointment.
i bought the 1717 after my old lucent died after 7 yrs. first one, the outgoing message became inaudible after 1 wk. 2 wks. the outgoing msg. was inaudible. does't keep outgoing volume mute if you retrieve msgs. you will hear if you don't set the volume down to 3 beeps. why?
This product is very good. Quality is good. But i bought it to make it work with APPLE TV. This will not work with apple TV unless you have a RCA convertor.
I am very satisfied with this cable the only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was the fact that I couldn't track this product which madero a little nervous but I got it never the less :)
Just a quick reply to the review saying that this does not work on win2k. The product runs under win2k, which is the OS I have been running it on since I bought it. Just don't want false info out there.
its a good printer but a little confusing when trying to make a copy or scan a document due to the many options available on these screens. i don't think it scans legal size paper and i think the PC has to be on just to make a copy, but it could also be my inexperience! there are also lots of features which i haven't tried yet with the photo software that is included (much like adobe photoshop).
Product was OEM and looked exactly like the one that came with the laptop, but quit working after a little over 3 months and the warranty is only for 3 months (figures). Save your money and buy something else. Office Depot has a universal adapter for about 3 times the money, but it has held up so far and has a one year warranty.
I bought this product because of low pricing. It arrived in time. The packaging was excellent. Installing this cartridge was very easy. The brightness of the black imprint is very good. I have seen some problems however. When a stack of several pages printed, some ink shows on the page above. Also I noticed occasional smudging, making it less sharp. I hope these issues will go away after few days.
There's not a lot that you expect a card reader to do - mainly to do its work at a reasonable speed, and this one delivers. It's not the tiniest model and I'm not in favor of the fact that it uses the "printer" USB cable (the one with the square connector), but on the other hand it's exactly the same as its CF sibling so they can share the same cable in my laptop bag. Using an external cable is good because you can take the cable off for compact packing, and if one of the wires breaks you can simply replace the cable.Recommended for use on the desktop, or if you don't care too much about the fact that the size is a bit larger than other readers.
This stopped working after a month of my 9yr old granddaughter receiving it for Christmas. I don't know if she was too rough with it or if it was a faulty unit.
This is an incredibly cool item and I bought it for my 15 yr old son for Christmas. Works great but the battery life is short and reception indoors is limited.
I have the d43u lcd by sharp. This is a bangin flat screen. It is suppose to be entry level, however, I couldn't tell. The picture is great out of box and better calibrated. Standard definition is great as well.
I found the service very satisfactory. They sent it out quickly and also set up tracking which I always love.
I bought this mount to put my 60" Samsung 3d LED TV on the wall. The way my place is set up, if I got a mount that would extend far enough from the wall, I could pull my TV out from the wall, and angle it 90 degress and get a perfect, straight on view of it from my kitchen while I cook or entertain guests. The mount is incredible. My TV is pretty awesome, but guests get more blown away by the mount than anything (my mom even took a video of how it worked on her phone to show people). It wasn't that difficult to mount either. Finding studs, drilling holes, mounting to the wall and adjusting the mount to be centered on the wall took maybe less than an hour for myself and one friend to do. Don't expect to do this yourself, as the mount weighs about 70-80 pounds. It's incredible duty. It actually took longer to get the shelving installed under it and the cables run than it did to get the Chief wall mount set up.All in all, I couldn't be happier with it. It works INCREDIBLY well with no sag, sway, or any other issues. I believe, hands down, it's the best mount you can buy. If you're looking for a mount that can easily hold anything you attach to it, than this is the one for you.
It's a 25' patch cable.It works, it straightened out nicely.My printers are happy!I do highly recommend.C.
this product did absolutely nothing to remove paint from my children's clothing. don't waste your money...
SO FAR SO GOOD! STAYS ON FLAT SURFACE REALLY WELL. ALL USB PORTS ARE EASILY ACCESSED. THOUGH I HAVE NOT USED THE STACKABLE FEATURE, I THINK THE DESIGN LENDS ITSELF TO BE USED TO FULL CAPACITY. HAVE NOT HAD ALL 7 PORTS IN USE AT ONCE, BUT SO FAR THE THREE I HAVE USED ARE WORKING.I HAVE USED ONE OF THE TOP TWO PORTS AND REALLY LIKE IT FOR MY WIRELESS DEVICE. LIKE THE SIZE VERY PORTABLE.ALL IN ALL I THINK IT WILL WORK OUT WELL. AMAZON DID A GREAT JOB OF FAST DELIVERY.
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!
I got the drive on the day as promised, installed it in to my MacBook, went in to disk utilities to format the drive and it was ready to have OS X installed.No problems, buy it for your MAC laptop, don't waste your money on a hard drive specifically made for a MAC.I paid $44.99, can't beat the price.I Recommend this product.
Great quality large format prints. Not recommeded for occasional use or you will experience frustrating head clogs. Best and cheapest when used with CIS -continuous inking systems. You can find a CIS between $150 and $250 on-line. These systems give you print heads that always read full and are hooked into ink bottles at the side of your printer. Never worry about buying expensive ink cartridges or messy refilling. Just refill the bottle's when they go below 1/3 full. It's as easy could be and buying high quality ink is actually dirt cheap in comparason. Print forever!
these are probably the most comfortable in ear earphones that I tried. although a little pricey for this poor college student in the end I more than likely paid more for all of the crappy phones than I did for these. Had them for about a month now just walking across campus in them then I roll them around my mp3 player (rio, just as good as an Ipod but way cheaper) and shove them in my pocket. no problems witht the cord yet but I did read a lot of reviews that they fall apart so I'm still looking. I did take a few days to find out which size I needed. tried the mediums first but they fell out alot, so I tried the larges but they didn't give me the base at all cause they wouldn't go into my ear, so I finally tried the small but I was thinking they would fall out more than the mediums BUT they're perfect they slide right into the ear and don't come out, plus they give me perfect sound quality.I would recomend these to anyone who wants a good pair of earphones.
I have been a loyal Canon user for many years. I own a 30D and the MarkIIID. The Mark IIID was sent back for the recall to address the AF. The work they did to it negatively effected the color balance. It was sent back to the factory. The factory then lost my camera (having shipped it with the wrong FEDEX number). They sent another Mark III. It had back focus problems. In the meantime, another camera was sent as a loaner. It was proudly pronounced in tip top shape and was new. It arrived half packed, used, dirty sensor and dirty contacts for the lens. The AF didn't work. Canon believes that they didn't do anything wrong. Customer Service Rep. Elizabeth Wood responded with a litany of liability-speak but bottom line, they would only send another camera. The MarkIII has significant AF problems, even with the firmware upgrade. Save yourself the stress, don't buy Canon
Thank god for XBMC, I dumped my prismiq device years ago, it was a pioneering product, but with not so great support. The company was trying to bite off more than it could chew and could not make the box work as described.The company was very helpful in giving me a refund for the purchase price, so I think they were very honest and that is not very common in today's cut-throat world. That is why I gave them 2 stars.Goodbye PRISMIQ, it was great using your product as I learned about watching personal videos on my TV! Kudos for being at the forefront of the tech wave.Hello XBMC!F.
This is a very good product with great picture and sound quality. It is important to orient the attennas correctly to get the best quality in picture and sound.I do have some problems with the ir extender. I have not gotten it to work yet and am experimenting.
While light and compact, this lens does an excellent job on my Pentax K-x. In comparison to my old Vivatar 70-210 Series II, it is much lighter and eaiser to use. It is nowhere near as fast at f/3.5-6.3 as my old Vivatar but for most shots, outside in bright daylight, it will work just fine. Could it be sharper? Of course! There just AINT any such thing as the perfect lens. but it does very nicely, thank you. Good edge to edge sharpness and good contrast. The price was right, too.
overall these seemed ok,I returned them. you get what you pay for.the volume level was the biggest problem,it was like it had a governor and restricted the sound(yes the bass module was on and working). I tried them in my computer and ipod,no change. These produced about 1/2 the volume? The bass module was an ok thing but I did not care for it.Heavy on the cord and it did nothing for the volume it just thumps and vibrates your ears more.Instead of sending them back for replacement I bought the Hesh model w/no gimmicks on them. Ah ha, an ok headphone for the price.
I have had my Canon BJC-8200 for more than a year now and I could not be happier with it. Not only does it produce photographs better than you can get developed from 35mm film it saves money while doing it. Since there are 6 separate ink tanks rather than one black ink tank and one 3-color tank; I have only to replace the tank which runs out of ink rather than one huge tank which has run out of red, but still has plenty of the other two colors.And don't let the small size of the tanks fool you in to thinking that they will run out of ink frequently; since flow control is so precise I can print a huge pile of 4x6 pictures before the yellow or red runs out.If you are looking for a great printer that will almost pay for itself with savings on ink; look at one of the Canon bubblejet printers with individual tanks.
First, the unit has good reception, good sound quality for most stations. However, I did not realize that it has a built-in cooling fan on the chassis of the unit. Seems like the noise level of the fan of my unit is higher than average. I can hear it all the time no matter in midnight or in daytime. This completely destroys the quality of the unit, especially since it is supposed to be a HD radio!Another reviewer mentioned the hissing sound which is noticeable at low volume. Yes, it is not a reception problem and most probably caused by the cooling fan. Try to let a ball pen penetrate into the air vents at the bottom so that the pen can stop the fan. (Do this before power on) Then with a 99.9% probability you will no longer hear the hissing sound even at volume 0 or line-in.I have not decided yet to return the unit to the retailer or just unplug the fan from the system. In the former case, I am not sure whether the exchanged unit has the same problem. In the latter case, I am not sure whether the system will run safely and the warranty will continue.In summary, I am disappointed at the purchase of this model. Sony's product is actually descending in its quality in recent years, compared with those manufactured in the 1990s. Incidentally, the Sony ICF-SW7600GR (a world band radio with SW) also has a generic problem of poor quality volume dial, another example of poor component ruins the whole unit. Both feelings are like finding a fly in a delicious soup.
After looking at different cooling pads and even trying a couple of them, I decided for "The Stand". I like the inclination angle of the stand which raises the screen to a more comfortable level. The angle and low profile lowers the front of the laptop, and therefore, the keyboard. The stand has an on/off switch, a male usb cable to connect into your laptop, and a female usb connector on the back so you won't loose that usb port.This stand was designed for the mac book, but could be used with any laptop. One thing I did was sticking four small rubber pads to acommodate my laptop. You could get those pads at the hardware store.One important feature is the fact that is made of aluminum. Metals dissipate heat ten times better than plastic, so not only the two fans are at work.
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!
Make sure you understand this is one speaker cable! Unless you are ordering for just center channel you need to order multiple. The banana connections are good and the insulation seems good.
Having the S-Video on the cable really does make a difference over the original that came with the camera. This is especially important when transferring recorded tapes to DVD.
I was able to fit a Canon T2i with Battery Grip 2 lenses (standard 50 and telephoto 50 - 250) Battery Charger, cables that I use HDMI Composite V and Audio and USB, remotes (both wired and wireless), 4 batteries, 2 x Canon disks, small table top tri-pod extra battery clip for the grip that supports 6 x AA batteries, 4 x SD cards, and still have room for 2 x lenses. The case is made well with metal hooks and clasp. It also aloows tou to attach a Tri-pod or Mono Pole to the case. The only negative thing I have found is the plastic part that hooks to the clasp, why is one side metal and the other plastic? I guess it was the only way to keep the bag from being perfect!!! Still not taking a star away for that because over all it well padded and a great bag. You can't go wrong if your looking for a mid sized bag that will hold everything. Any bigger and it would be to big. Any smaller and it would not have room to expand. Maybe I will add a flash!!!
I've used this product on laptop screens for over 5 years and it not only gets dust and fingerprints off the screen and seems to neutralize static, but also polishes out rub marks from keyboards that sometimes smudge the screen.
I was looking for a wireless card to hook up my Sony PCG-C1VG to my home and office network when I came across the Netgear MA401 wireless PC card bundled with the Netgear ME102 access point.Since I have been using a Netgear FS105 switch in my home network for the past 1 1/2 years without any problems, I decided to give this bundle a try. (Was initially swaying towards a Orinoco Silver card 2nd hand for USD55 and an Enzer AP). The price of USD152 was also very attractive.The MA401 came in an attractive package and the contents were well organized. Installation was real easy following the clear written instructions in 8 simple steps. Only problem was that I had to copy the driver cum card utility files from my external CDROM to the notebook first because the CDROM interface card plugged into the PCMCIA slot and that slot was to be occupied by the MA401. Hope that didn't look too confusing :)Within 10 mins of installation, I had access to the Internet but it took another extra 10 mins to custom configure the card to my network. With the MA401, access to my office network was also no issue.All in all, this is an excellent card for those who are looking to hook up their notebooks to a wireless network with minimal fuss.
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 been very impressed with this Plasma teleevision, the quality is so awesome not to mention the price, I can't wait until the Laker's season starts to watch my games in HDTV. I was so impressed that i decided to buy 2 more before they run out.The quality of the screen is very sharp and clear. I did encounter some setup issues, but i called Tech Support which, may i add, were very helpful and knowledgeable, and they quickly sorted me out.
I've been looking around at prices and i'de say this is the best price I've found. I was checking out other cameras and found one for $500. It was not as good as this one and cost more. Its worth your cash and the specs are nice! Like the 25x optical zoom is crazy. The digital zoom doesn't really make a difference after u get over 200x zoom on that. So dont think that 700x zoom makes much of a difference. I'de say buy it asap.
I've been using the new Wacom Tablet for about 2 months now, and am very impressed.I do lots of masking and drawing on very large images. This item has saved me much time. That's worth the price already.Additionally, it has given me more control than my conventional mouse. From small minute actions to long sweeping lines, the Wacom leaves a regular mouse far behind.I'm a Wacom user for life.
I bought this item to repair a CD so damaged that my CD player wouldn't even recognize that the thing was in the drive (let's just say &quot;asphalt and a six-year old&quot; and leave it at that). After a few minutes of buffing, _68_ of the 70 minutes of music on the CD are now playable without so much as a slight hitch! (I'm hopeful about the remaining 2 minutes.) So count me among the believers.
I like these cases very much. It was time to do away with all the CD cases, so used these to store both the CD books and CDs right along side each other. They worked very well, take up much less space than the original cases and easier to find the CD I'm looking for.
I was very disappointed with this product. First of all, when it was very difficult to connect and I'm usually pretty good with connecting any electronic unit.Secondly, when I recorded my first dvd, it had the worst quality picture; worse than a tired old VCR. It had no color at all and the sound quality was horrible! I have used VCRs that were much better than this one!I would not advise anyone to buy this unit. Stick with name brands that you know: Gateway, Panasonic, Sony, etc. They may cost more, but you won't regret it in the end.Maybe my unit was just a dud and I should have ordered a replacement, but it really put a bad taste in my mouth for the manufacturer, who I tried to contact on several occasions and only received messages. I tried leaving a message on their website and they never responded to me! What bad customer service!
This is a great player. It has a radio for when I get tired of my songs and a clock (only when the mp3 songs are playing) for when I'm on my long walks. Lately since I haven't been walking much, it still keeps a good battery charge. It's charging time is long but since I'm never in an extreme rush to use it, it's not a big deal. Complaint-GET NEW EARBUDS!!! I got some Phillps ones that are nice and soft and fit right in the ear. About $15 at Best Buy store. The ones that come with it are just awful and hurt terribly to use. But that one complaint is sooooo insignificant to the performs and features of the player itself. It's definitely worth having. Oh the drag and drop feature of adding and removing songs from the player is really user friendly. All should be like that. Oh, one more, I didn't have to use the software that came with it to add mp3's that's how easy this plug and play device is to use.
This thing is ultra-sturdy despite its flimsy appearance. I have dropped it numerous times onto the ground and it has scratches all over the body, somehow it still manage to work normally. I use it extensively but the battery still holds up pretty well.
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!
This product came in it's original package, shipped quickly, and was in perfect condition. It works perfectly and the price was just right. If you have an IPOD and you love listening to it in your car and you want it to charge while you're listening to it, this is the item to get. It's inexpensive but great quality.
Perfect, I love my ipod..the sound is great the video images are great as well. Thanks Amazon.
This is my experience with an iPod and I can not figure out why I didn't get one a long time ago. This item is amazing and I don't see how I lived without it until now. I have my well over 200 CD collection on it, TV shows, videos and pictures on it nad I still have well over 55Gig of space left. If you have waited out to see what all of the hype was about with this product, I am here to tell you that you have waited long enough. Go out and buy this product.
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.
Very satisfied with this purchase. The best thing about this camera is its image stabilizer - it works magic. I was shaking it as hard as I could while shooting and yet the shots are all in focus. The camera is small & stylish, easy menus, cool panoramic and macro modes, good battery life, decent picture quality.Cons are all those of digital cameras in general: some noise at low-light situations, red-eye reduction not completely effective, several seconds of delay between shots when using a flash (though much faster than my old Nikon Coolpix).Overall: an excellent deal at the price around $[...]
This tripod is out of production, although I bougth it because the price and the need of lanc connection for my camcorder Sony DSR PD170, was the only model with a reasonable price. The desadvantage is that it can not hold stablity for the camcorder, too light, not enough hight, and the locks for the vertical and horizontal moves are not good enough, you loose in trying to loose or tight the buterfly nuts. The only advantage is the remote controller and the price. I hope Sony can improve it like the next level but with more confortable price.
Even experienced PC builders couldn't get this to work.I had to go with ASUS instead.
I've been working on a home theater and Rec room for quite some time now (actually, years), and I knew that I wanted to outfit the Rec room it with a nice sounding system that wasn't going to break the bank. I had considered Bose, Klipsch, Polk among others for several years. I did a lot of research and finally narrowed it down to BIC America's speakers. Construction is nearly complete, but I went ahead and installed the speakers in my family room for the time being. I love the added dimension it creates for movies, but what I'm really impressed with is when I'm playing music. I've had very nice, decent speakers before, but these are wonderful. The only thing I don't like about them is the depth. I was going to place them as rear channels for my theater, but they hang out about 10 inches and the entry to the theater is near the right rear. Instead, I am installing BIC America DV5's for the rear, and the DV62si's are going in the Rec room. I would buy them again and would definitely recommend them to others.
Every little thing you do to upgrade the signal you feed them will be rewarded. (Just like Krell, Martin Logan, other truly great American companies). The sound is beyond accurate, it's intelligent. Recently got some Ultrasones because I needed a closed back set. Damn good, but no cigar. Incredible closed back phones in fact, no regrets. I would bet money they idolize John Grado. They've come very close to producing an open-phone sound with closed-back phones, but it's just not physically possible. Grado understands EARS AND BRAINS as opposed to frequency response curves & marketing hooks. They may be ugly, have AWFUL packaging, but they will make love to your ears. BTW don't take the logo circles off as many sites encourage as an "upgrade". I did, and shortly put them back on. Grado is an eminently talented engineer. The seemingly decorative plastic logos on the ear grills actually reinforce exactly the bass frequencies that need to be reinforced. There is nothing left to chance on Grado phones. If the earpads are stiff, if there's no carrying pouch with embossed logo included, if the cord is sometimes cumbersome because he refused to compromise on signal transfer, it's because he never makes a tradeoff in favor of marketability. It's all about facilitating an emotional connection between you and the artist you're listening to.Grado products are a true American treasure. Worth twice the price.
This camera has it all. Clear sound and image on both ends. Easy to install and use right away! I use this with Skype and am very happy with the quality and value. My parents were so impressed that they bought one as well.
Unlike the many camera cases available locally, this one fits my Canon S400 perfectly - I did not wish to spoil the convenience of a small camera by a bulky bag.Functional, attractive, well-made, durable &amp; inexpensive, another Amazin' Amazon bargain!Did I mention I like it very much?
Verbatum blank CDs are the best for the price.The printable surface makes it nice to label after burning; especially when it is recordings of my grandchildren talking to each other when they were little & the picture-label is of their faces,,,,,,,,,,,,,priceless !
I was out of the united states and needed 2 512MB PC133 SDRAM for 2 computers. I purchased the products from Calvin and it arrived in excellent condition. However, my computer tech stated that one of the products did not fit one of my computers. I requested to return one of the products and I received approval from Calvin right away to return it.I did not ge back to the United States until weeks later and then I returned the extra product. Calvin promptly credited me back for the purchase.I do recommend doing business with Calvin. He has been very prompt and kind and kept his promise. I will continue to do business with him in the future.respectfullyMattie.
Works fine so far, I do not print that often so cannot yet measure whether it lasts longer that the normal ink. Hopefully I'll be satisfied.
I have two Canon printers, an i960 and an i9900. They both use the BCI-6 ink carts. We've used these printers for the past 4-5 years and have had excellent results. The i960 is a photo printer, but does not include the Red and Green inks that the i9900 uses. We use the i960 for general purpose printing and color snapshots. For my professional work, I use the i9900 only with Canon inks. I had to replace the print head last year, but it only cost me about $85.00. I NEVER had any clogging problems with either printer, even when I don't use them for weeks. The reason why I like these printers so much is that you have some flexibility with re-filling the ink cartridges. I purchased a re-fill kit from Sam's Club a few years ago (I haven't found them there recently). The design of the Canon cartridges allow you to re-fill them with 3rd party inks rather easily, once you get the hang of it. Refilling is sort of a crap-shoot.... you can damage a printhead by using inferior inks, and your color may not be the most accurate. I don't encourage my friends to re-fill, but we have saved lots of money on ink for the i960. The i9900 is another matter. This is a pro-quality printer and I just don't want to mess with it and 3rd party inks. So I stay with Canon inks, and Amazon is generally the only place I buy my cartridges. Buying them in the 6 and 8-pack sets is the most economical method. If you can get them for $9.00 or less, it's a good buy.Update Tip: For a few years, I've been taking my empty BCI-6 cartridges to Staples, where they will give you $2.00 per cartridge (up to $20). When you get the Reward coupon, you can use it at Staples to by any of their products. We generally get a few packages of the Keurig coffee. So, essentially, you can deduct $2 off the price you're paying for the cartridge if you utilize this re-cycle/Reward program.
Nice pen, got one for my wife and I several months apart and from two entirely different stores. Both came with non-functioning roller tips, but plenty of ink... Decent pen after you call manufacutrers, wait a couple of days, and install new ink cartridge.
The real deal for the best price - free shipping too.Works like a charm.
I bought both the telephoto and wide angle lens at the same time for my Sanyo HD2. I tested both lenses versus the original lens on the same subjects. My camera was set on the 7mp setting for best quality and I evaluated the pictures by projecting them on my 58" HD plasma TV using the HDMI input. My conclusion was that both lens did a great job in the center of the picture but were noticeably out of focus on the edges versus the original lens.I removed and reseated both slip-on lens multiple times (they must be bottomed out on the existing lens to correctly match-up optically with it) with no improvement. Both lenses were difficult to slip on and remove (both good and bad). Bad because it is hard on the camera to forcefully push the lens on and ditto to remove. Good because the lenses are unlikely to slip-off.The result was I returned both lens for a refund.The process of ordering, receiving and returning these items met my expectations. The high level of service you can expect from Amazon.
There are 2 major shortcomings to the new 160 classic:1. If you have been using prior video Ipods as sources for video devices (e.g.the My Vu) then it is highly likely the classic won't work. Apple has added an authentication chip that makes the new classic incompatible with most older video devices. You can find documentation of this on the web and if you call Apple support.2. On the Mac (at least, haven't tried on a PC) if you have a large music collection (presumably why one buys the 160) synching is unreliable and painfully slow, as is attempting to eject the IPod. Itunes often freezes and one needs to do a "force quit" and restart. The firmware updates do NOT fix this problem to date.I'd suggest searching the Web to confirm these observations, but my view is that this is a crippled IPod (regarding the video) with the overall quality of a beta device. DO NOT buy it if you are trying to get a larger IPod to handle large video or music libraries. Recalling this is basically a tiny hard drive, Apple hasn't gotten the hardware or software right and iced this with crippling the video capabilities of the device without telling anyone before hand.
What more can I say? It's a genuine APC replacement battery. It slid easily into my SmartUPS 1500 and seems to hold a full charge.
Canon has created a product that STOPS FUNCTIONING if you don't purchase their ink. I quickly learned that it sucks up more ink than my old HP ever did. I'm spending at least 10 cents a page if I print using the standard setting.So, given the cost, I created a customized setting that would use minimal ink. Gone are the days of having nice printouts for everything. Then, I bought refilled ink and turned off the ink monitoring system. Well, Canon has put spy chips on their ink cartridges so that the printer knows when you use refillable ink. I have full ink cartridges and it will stop working saying ink can't be read. Then it gives me an error message stating that it is not liable for printer malfunction if the customer is using refillable ink. If I had knows how much it would cost me to use this printer I would never have purchased it.So, if you have an unlimited budget and don't care how much you have to pay for ink, it's a great machine. However, if you care about how much it costs to run your printer, AVOID this machine.Imagine if you bought a car that only allowed you to service that car at the dealership and if you went to another service station, the car would no longer run! That is what this is like. It infuriates me that Canon gets away with this. Personally, I think it's unethical.
This Digimax 240 is a compact unit, light but solid, with well placed dials and switches, and easy to handle. Provides a person with many options in a number of regards. The photos are high to excellent quality, just right for the average person. A big plus is the autofocus for providing sharp images and so is the macro mode for taking close ups. There is a little parallex problem in the latter regard, so in order to not to cut a portion off, you need to aim a little left and high for very close work. The provided software works just fine, though I had to call the Samsung 800 number for help in installing the camera driver from the CD to my computer, but the help was fast and accurate. The 2.00 megapixels may not be enough for you if you plan to take many pictures on a trip, so you may want to buy an optional memory card. It works on readily available 2 AA batteries, but it does eat them up fairly fast, though turning off the LCD viewer helps. It may be wise to invest in rechargeable batteries or a AC power converter from Samsung. So far it has worked flawlessly; I have encountered no mechanical problems at all. If I should, I will let you know by revising this review. I would highly recommend this camera for its ease of use, high quality images, and reasonable price. (The Samsung Digimax 201 is a good little camera also, but without the autofocus, for less money, and with a more compact body.)
I would like to put my review in points:1. The package arrived right on time as it was mentioned.2. The packing was done very well.3. The product received, is very good and very satisfying.4. All the necessary receipt was also enclosed along with the product.I am very happy to have this product purchased.
UPDATED on 12/27/11: After a few good years from this device it started to consistently feed the paper in crooked, resulting in frequent jams and misaligned printing. Became almost useless. We've since replaced it with a Lexmark Pinnacle Pro90, which has been great so far.(Previous Canon comments): I've owned this item for a few weeks now and in that time have been able to use most of its many features. Its performed very well in that time - prints beautifully, and faxing, copying and scanning are all easy to do. I love that it has a big fax memory and has two separate paper trays for using different types of paper.
After looking several places for this item, I found what I needed. It was packed well, and shipped as scheduled.Most retailers are discontinuing this item because it is time to updated product.My Canon printer maybe old, but it will out print all the new ones.
I bought this for my wife and I to use in Geocaching. It is wonderful. Super acurate. Love the belt clip. My only complaint is that the menus and options were a little complicated, and I had to read the user manual to get it working correctly.I recommend it.
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.
I purchased this keypad for gaming rather than accounting, and I've had no problems. I use it with both a normal macbook (NOT macbook pro) and a PC laptop, and in both cases it was plug and play. I can also plug it into a USB hub and it works with no extra effort.The retractable cord is a nice feature. It makes it easy to pack up and transport the keypad without worrying about twisted cords.
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.
Costs less than most headphones of this style, and works great on my PC. Sound quality is great, very comfortable to wear, and I would buy them again.
this is a basic irda adapter... i primarily used (past tense before i threw it away) to print from my laptop to my printer..THIS DEVICE IS SLOWER THAN DIRT... it literally took 2 minutes to print one page from my spreadsheet and even longer for PDF files...do not buy... soooooooo not worth it because it is sooo slow
I rarely give feedback on the things that I buy but this time I feel like I'm forced to because this monitor is simply gorgeous. I chose the Acer AL2051W on the Viewsonic as I was real hesitant between the two and I feel glad I did.This monitor is uniquely designed and looks so beautiful on my black desk. It's great for watching movies, playing video games or simply surfing the web. The colors look so cool on it! The text size looks very proper and the brightness is just gorgous for the viewing pleasure.I enjoy watching movies and anime on it the most. Everything that I do on my computer has become more fun because of it. I highly recommend it :) 5 *****
Small case provided for easier carrying. Worked well at our family reunion. Finally I do not need to set up the group, then run and get in the picture before the shutter opens. I can stand with the group and point. It's great!
This router (WRT54GL) is specifically for people who intend to void their warranty by flashing the firmware. That is the only reason its still being sold.If you don't know what firmware is and you just want something that works, you could try WRT54G or anything else but this one.Don't expect Linksys to spell all this out for you in the product description, because they cant legally encourage people to purposely void their warranty.Out of the box you don't get much for your money. And the same could be said for any router that runs proprietary firmware.Once you flash the firmware though, the GL is unbeatable in its price range.
...when you have these binoculars to see anything from afar? We went to see Circle du Soleil Totem this past weekend and we were very happy with our binoculars. It's incredibly compact and light yet provides great focus on the performers. This is a great purchase and we're very happy with it. Go Bushnell for their reliable products!
The card comes with one vga port (analog) and one dvi(port).After disabling the onboard graphic card in the bios as perinstructions in the tiny book, it worked like a charm.Excellent for old legacy system that need dual monitors.Nice buy for the price for upgrading old legacy systemespecially as the pci bus has met its end of life. Greatfor my good ole dinosaur pentium iv to have dual monitor.Wish it did support 3 monitors like gekko in the moviewall street 2.
Cheap, crapped out within 1 year! Dangerous as it malfunctioned during our current tornado season!Don't buy it! Made in China.
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
Very unimpressive sound quality. The only good thing about the sound is the pumped up bass, if you like that, and the rest of spectrum is very flat. Sound is not full at all. I have been using these 51s for about 3 months now and finally gave up, and buying another brand becuase music sounds just too dead.In searching for new earbuds, i have done a side by side test with these 51s next to the original Ipod shuffle (Gen 2) earbuds, and the Ipod earbuds are light-years better. Much warmer sound from the ipod earbuds. Also compared them to SkullCandy Smokin' Buds ($24), and they Smokin' Buds are much better than the 51s, but not as good as the orig. Ipods. These are fair enough comparisons becuase they all are in the same general price range, with the 51s being a few dollars more.My wife won't take them becuase they keep falling out of her ears.Also, I never really got used to the ear canal plug feel, though i would keep using them if they only sounded better.Disappointed with the sound quality, though these 51s do have the bottom end covered, which is lacking somewhat in the Ipods. Even for the inexpensive (less than $60) earphones, these are sub-standard.Asymetrical wire is bad idea. Again, i've used mine in the gym and inline skating every day for 3 or 4 months, and it never stops annoying me.
After 2 weeks of mediocrity, the mic went out WHILE I WAS STILL TALKING. There was no abuse whatsoever and these were practically brand new.Comfort - Rams a thick foam pad between your head and ear, essentially making it feel like your ear is being ripped off. That combined with the sheer weight of these and it feels pretty horrible. Unless you have a massively wide head, these will make you feel like your ears are about to fall off after 15 minutes of usePerformance - These headphones, despite being pushed as having a "bass orientated 40 mm driver", are poor at best. For comparison, I have cheap $20 Sony EARBUDS that give better sound quality. From what I can tell by playing some games and listening to music, these headphones take the Low and High tones and force them all into the Mid range. To make it worse, the Mid range on these phones is only decent. The high-pitch beeps of a bomb timer sounded horrible, and the low-tone explosions didn't even make me jump at all.USB Adapter - Yeah it's cool and all but definitely doesn't give any better quality than the analog input and definitely is not worth $30 more.Alternative - The Logitech Extreme PC Gaming headset is a whole lot cheaper, has better low range ability, and is SLIGHTLY more comfortable because it doesn't weigh 5 pounds. Then only use the headset for chatting and gaming and Sony earbuds for everything else.Summary - I have the Extreme PC Gaming headset, this Digital Precision PC Gaming headset, some Walkman Earbuds, HP earbuds, and Sony MDR earbuds, and this set is by far the worst of them all in every category.
A good choise. I would like it to be more padded inside, but a good choise anyway.
Excellent price and fast, free shipping from Amazon. I'm really happy with this product as we can use our wireless laptops all around the house. Only drawback was learning how to enter "bridge mode" with our windstream modem (simple 5 second press on the reset button), which finally allowed our setup configuration to complete.
1. This product does not support Google Chrome.2. This product does not support web based e-mail like yahoo, gmail, etc.3. This product stops working after 2 years.You can scourge the website and even call up the sales department and there will be no mention of these facts.What else are they lying about? You don't want to be doing business with an untrustworthy company. Especially when their product is gathering so much information about your children, employees, or whomever.
Aside from the difficult time I have had with this product, I feel that is it very important for you to know before purchasing it that the rechargeable battery inside cannot be replaced. So, when it wears out, as they all eventually do, you throw this device away.Personally, I am not in the habit of throwing out things I have spent $80 on.I, too, have been unable to load pix into the internal memory. When I called Kodak's support line for help the person answering the phone was compleely unaware of the product. His final answer why it didn't work was incompatibility with my Mac Computer - v. 10.3. Our 2 kodak digital cameras work fine, seems odd the technologies would part ways here.It's nifty and I was so looking forward to it. Oh well.
I use pretty thick speaker cable and despite my B&Ws having a very solid terminals, the cable will become lose after some. The MC spade connectors did help. Locking them to the cable is pretty straightforward and the cable stays firmly attached. The connection to the speaker terminal is also easy and firm given the "spade" is thick and ridged. All in all I was quite happy with the results. The sound was much clearer, with deeper bass and more focused treble ... hehehe ... sorry could not help that. I don't think this will make any difference to the sound, except if your previous connection was pretty lousy. Worth the price!
The FS608 I received from Amazon was not the older larger model pictured (to my great relief, since I am tight on space). The new model looks almost the same but now it's only 16 cm wide x 9 cm deep--as though they put it in a shrinking machine. It doesn't weigh 3 kg, either!It did not include the stand described in the earliest review from 2002.
I bought that card hoping to get connectivity from some location to 802.11 network my old card simply couldn't see. Result: unqualified success! The installation was a breeze, I removed the drivers for the old card, inserted a new card, reboot the machine and presented the driver to wizard. Once the driver was installed, I was immediately presented with a list of networks including the one I never ever was able to connect. Funny one of the reasons I got this card was possibility of connecting the external antenna but seems like I really don't need it. The signal quality is excellent and the connection is as stable as with a wired network. I'm surprized to read the review where the card couldn't see some network. Oh well, it worked for me. By the way, if you do need an external antenna for this card, check RadioLab.
Well, kinda. I bought two of these to link together so I could provide wifi coverage throughout my new, larger, home (+/- 4000 sq.ft.) since my old wireless g router did not quite do the job. I bought these in particular after researching the web on their ability to 'flash' the firmware. This is needed to link the two routers together. I got the routers from Amazon as promised (next day), made the firmware adjustment, linked the two together, and voila! I have wifi throughout my whole home and around the deck and basement to boot!
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!
I was very pleased with the DVD player carrying case. It has room for the accessories and for several DVDs. It is easy to carry. We have not tried to hook it up in the car but it did come with instructions. For the money it is a very good buy.
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
Above and beyond what i expected when i bought this product. Excelent interface, display, and the memory card is feature is a must have! A++++++!!!!!
I had bought the arctic silver to fix the three red ring of death and i had applied this and it fixed my xbox.
Didn't get to use it as planned on vacation due to illnesses :(But I have every intention on getting out this weekend. I choose it because of the other positive comments of other buyers and the price was in my range................
well made. great sound at 150 feet, but the cables should perform well, very expensive cables, but you get what you pay for
We ordered this case for our son's Creative player, and it's a hit. It fits snuggly, he can access all the functions with no problems, and the loup allows him to attach it to a variety of cords and "leashes" during different activities.A great value for the money!
I've owned my Canon Pixma MP460 for about three years. For the most part, it has worked out alright in that it offered basic performance. I did not wind up using it to scan pictures on a normal basis, but when I did it worked well for that purpose. On the other hand, it seems like there were always technical issues with this printer. It also uses a ton of ink, which is expensive. I'm looking for a new printer now because the roller feed has stopped working properly and, after contacting Epson for support, I was told that I can either 1) drive 30 minutes across town to their sole certified printer repair specialist for a cost of approximately $80, or 2) take advantage of their replacement discount program and but a new Canon printer at a whopping discount. I don't intend to take them up on either suggestion. It looks like the Epson Workforce line gets consistently good reviews. I think that I'll be switching over.
I'm not a computer genius and I really hate spending hours going through instruction manuals, so I was a little reluctant getting an ipod. But when I held the ipod nano in my hands at the Apple store I thought I'd give it a try. My primary purpose in getting one of these was not to download music off the net but to listen to songs from the 500 + cd's that I have wasted so much money on over the years. The first thing I liked was that the manual was just a few pages long - everything you need to get started and actually use the nano. Very simple and easy to understand, unlike my digital camera instruction manual, which is the same size as a Stephen King novel. The advanced features are all explained on the website - which was also pretty informative and simple. You simply load the itunes disc that came with the nano. If you select the recommended option of automatically updating - your ipod will mirror exactly what is in itunes. Once itunes is loaded on your pc you will want to get your cd's onto the nano. You simply put in a cd. If you are on the internet itunes will "read" the cd and come up with all the information - song title, artist, album. You select the songs from the cd that you want to transfer. This is what I like about the ipod - I'm listening to the 1 or 2 great songs from cd's that I haven't heard in years. It took me about 1 minute per song to transfer to itunes. This is the time consuming part (you do the math on 1000 songs) but it is unavoidable and you don't have to do it all at once. Once you have enough songs for now you connect the ipod to your pc's 2.0 usb port with the included connector. The entire contents of itunes will automatically transfer to your nano in an incredibly short time. Once your ipod is charged (a couple/few hours connected to the same usb port) you're ready to play with your new toy. And this is the coolest toy you've gotten in quite a long time. The songs are easily accessible by song title or artist, or shuffle through everything (like a radio station programmed by you). Very easy to understand controls and menus. The sound from the nano is wonderful, clearer and louder than any portable cd player I've ever owned. I've had it for a couple weeks and have not experienced any problems at all. Recommened even for the technically challenged.
Ordered one, it was broken, exchanged it for a new one, it broke a couple of months later. And Rio "never received our rebate form", so we didn't get the rebate, either!
Installed in a 2006 Tacoma with 6 CD in dash JBL stereo. This thing works awesome. It was very easy to install just plugged it in to the only open port on the back of the stereo. I plugged in both the iPod cable and the standard headset jack cable. Both work perfectly without having to change anything.What I can do now:Play an iPod shuffle, or any mp3 player with a standard headset outputPlay a regular iPod, or iPhonePlay music from an iPad using the standard headset cableCharge an iPod, iPhone, or iPad with the iPod cableStill play CD's (just push the disc button on the radio again)The only thing that I've found that it can't do is charge my iPad with one cable and play music from the other cable. But really who cares.
This is the second HP all-in-one I've had. I've been happy with both of them, right up to the time the warranty runs out. About a week after it does, both of them quit working, with no hope of getting fixed. On this machine, the carriage jams every time I print a page. HP gives you a nice long instruction on how to clear the jam - easy enough, but it does it after EVERY PAGE, and cancels the print once it's cleared. Therefore, I can never print more than one page at a time.
Item was delivered in suprising speed and works totally as expected. I would surely order from the again.
I got this Viking 1GB CF card for cheap at my local Staples a month ago because they had a huge rebate offer, making this dirt cheap. I got it as a backup card for my Nikon D70 digital camera. I've been very unhappy with it, after using it on my trip to Vegas last week.First, it's SLOW. Like other digital SLR cameras, the Nikon D70 can take 2 or 3 pictures per second, but when the memory card is slow, the camera slows down to 1 picture per second. With my workhorse Lexar 1GB 40x CF card, I can do 3 pictures/sec easily, but with the Viking, I could barely do 1 pic/sec, which frustrated me a lot when I tried to shoot the dancing fountain in front of Bellagio.Second, this card seems to be unreliable. I've taken over 2000 shots on my Lexar and haven't had any problems, but with the Viking, 4 of the 80 shots also I took with it became corrupted. Ok, this was a one-time thing, but I had had problems with Viking cards before ("you get what you pay for", alas), and apparently their quality assurance has not improved.Third, this card is very power hungry, to the point of being ridiculous. With my Lexar in my Nikon D70, I can take hundreds of pictures per charge. When I was in Vegas, I had a freshly recharged battery in my camera when I put in this card, and the battery went out after only 50 pictures! I just couldn't believe it. I don't think any other factor contributed to this, as it was almost 60 degrees in Vegas at the time (~7 pm) and the weather was great. I popped in my spare battery (also fully charged), and after 20 shots or so the battery lost one of three bars. I was very unhappy with this. Of course, the reliability problem mentioned above was even worse.Viking is the value brand of some company which I can't remember which one. Trust me on this: get a reliable memory card, because you don't want to risk losing data, esp. important data.
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!
People who hook their DVD players through the VCR will encounter Macrovision, an anti-piracy feature which some DVDs have. To &quot;fix&quot; this problem, look around on the internet to find a Macrovision-free/Region-free firmware update. This &quot;feature&quot; one of the biggest reasons I'm getting this player. It's a great value if you know what you're doing.
The keyboard was in the condition that was promised and we are very happy with the product.
I just bought these today, so I have yet to experience frayed wires or anything like what others are posting. All I know is that the sound is GREAT! I had Koss-the Plug and the bass was too heavy on them and muffled out everything else. Not so with these. The bass is just right, treble is a bit harsh but not too bad at all and, with a little burning-in period, that will mellow. I'm very happy with them. Warm, full sound. I'm just crossing my fingers that they will last me awhile! They are the most comfortable "in-ear" phones I've tried. I have small ears and the small pads work great. I think I'd be hard pressed to find anything that sounds this good and is this comfy for the price. I give it 4 stars instead of 5, because of the flimsy wiring and the worry that I will have to replace them sooner than I'd like.
what can you say. good discs, without any bad discs so far. will definitely keep with tdk, and will try the cd-r music discs next.
Amazon delivery services were perfect as always.The remote is good, small, lightweight and definitely does the job. Nikon could just make an effort to have a sensor in the back of the cameras as well so this remote could be even more useful.The one function I wanted and was not sure it could do is the "manual exposure". Click once it starts exposing... on the second click it stops. I'm not sure about other models but with my D90 it worked well.
Not a lot to say about this cap. It's black plastic and it fits in any of the four slots on my Cokin "P" filter holder (the regular holder - I haven't tried the wide-angle holder). If you put it in one of the three filter slots, it's easily inserted and removed with one hand. It's held in place by friction and doesn't fall out. If you put it in the slot designed for round filters (the slot closest to the lens), it's a tight fit and it snaps in place. It takes two hands to remove the filter from that slot. The cap is square and is the same size as the Cokin filters. If you are using another brand of filter that is longer vertically, the cap won't cover the entire filter. But as another reviewer mentioned, this is designed as a lens cap, not a filter cap. Works good.Another reviewer mentioned that his didn't look like the one in the photo. I just received mine from Amazon seller "Spotlight Photo", and mine looks identical to the photo above. Not sure why his is different.
I have two of these in my Canon attached battery holder. I shoot an EOS 20 and have a 2 gig and 1 gig card. I packed regular 2A's just in case I ran out of juice while in Ireland for 10 days. NO WAY!! These guys stayed charged and I shot over 700 photos including review of the shots and flash.I highly recommend!
If you have USB 1.1, the you really don't know what you're missing. these babies work like a charm; i bought 2. The only drawback is i don't know how to put power to them, so i cant plug my mouse into them or charge my iPod with them. but other than that, they're perfect.
Excellent product, works great. Did have some problem installing, but called their Technical support and they walked me right through it. Would recommend to anyone.
supurb, has everything i was looking for. yamaha is hard to beat in quality and especially price.
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.
My God this player sound good even with fairly cheap headphones!All kinds of Intuitive features.Easy to use!Soo much fun and easy to put your music on!Boy how I wish I got one sooner.Mark Sweeney Jr
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!
Samsung reliability is terrible and completely unacceptable. My following 2 Samsung LCD TV's LNT4066 & LNT1953H which I purchased in fall of 2007 both died within a month of each other. They were built in 4/2007 and fell victim to Samsung using cheap power supply capacitors.....No product which cost as much money as a TV cost should fail after only 3 years of the same issue. Samsung TV's have great pictures and the past performance reviews have been very good, however I cannot and will not ever buy another samsung product again!!!!!I have a Samsung PN50A650 Plasma also. Everytime I turn it off now I wonder now if it will ever work again. Way to go Samsung!!! Good business practice scimp on Quality and lose another loyal customer!
This is a very handy thing to have. I have used it a couple of times, and it works exactly like it is supposed to!
Memorex is my favorite brand of CD/DVD R/RW Disks. These CD-R disks are almost 100% reliable. Of the 30 CD's in the spindle, I've made only 2 coasters with my DELL E521 DVD/CD Burner.
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.
*Compared to the in-ear buds that came with my Zen Micro, these are the cat's purr box. Whenever there's a contest, clarity will win out over mud anytime.*The middle size rubber seals seem to work the best, but they must be well seated in the ear. I WILL be buying some rubber cement to make sure they don't come off.*Oddly enough, I have to really crank the volume with these EX51s by a significant margin compared to other sets I've been using. The Micro's buds were okay at 12, and a pair of AudioTechnica "over the ear" headphones were fine at about 14. I have the EX51s set at 19 or 20. I would have thought that they'd be more efficient. I'm still not sure what effect this will have on battery life.*Downside includes the ridiculous piece of plastic junk that is included for a "carrying case". (If I were Sony, I'd be so embarrassed, I'd never show my face again.) Put the buds into the thin plastic thingie to keep the wires untangled, then put the whole shebang into something else.*Amazon gets kudos for efficiency. I ordered Wednesday night using SuperSaver shipping, and received them Monday. And they were $14.50 cheaper than BestBuy. Nice job.
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.
This antenna works great for stations 30 to 40 miles away. Unfortunately the majority of stations in my area are over 75 miles away. I mounted mine at 20 ft and even with a preamp this antenna does not have enough gain to reliably pick them up with a 24/7 constant signal. I give it 4 stars because it is constructed well, easy to assemble, and does work well on the closer stations.
OK, first understand what you are buying here. A complete 6.1 speaker system for $140. Second, realize that for this amount of money, most speaker systems stink. However, this one is actually very good and it looks great too. If you are not expecting the world for your $140 then you will be very pleased with this system. The gloss black sats and center are pleasing to the eye, and the small 6.5 in sub is an over-performer. Don't expect it to rattle your floors, but it will produce good solid bass for music and home theater.This system has plenty of power handling ability, and will work well with most of today's budget and mid fi receivers. These sats are a bit power hungry as they are acoustic suspension type so the volume may need to be turned up a bit to get them to sing.Again, don't expect this system to compete with $1000 mid fi systems. However, I believe it will do very well against other small budget systems that cost 2-3 times it's price. If you have a small to medium/small room, you should be very pleased with this budget system. I highly recommend it to those looking to enter the world of home theater.
I really love this camcorder. Great video quality, easy-to-use menu, and all kinds of functions which are similar to a professional camcorder. Since I have to buy an extra battery so that I can make full use of its 30G hard disk, I find it's hard to hold it still for longer than 3 min with the extra battery. So far this is the only problem I have with this camcorder. I saw several reviews complaining about its video quality, well, you have to adjust its settings to whatever you need. Its default setting is not the best this camcorder can do and may not suit our various need. :D
This package does not cotain an USB port. HP guys should know how I felt when I realized that I cannot use my brand new printer as soon as I've got it.
Great little remote. I mean it's hard to screw something like this up. You point at it and it snaps a picture. Not hard. I love it for night shots on the tripod. One extra thing to prevent camera movement.
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.
the ear buds has more bass than those. i was sooooo excited to receive these and was very disappointed. i will recommend you buy the earbuds or maybe beats by dre.
BOUGHT CAMERA USED AND WAS HOPING TO USE IT FOR REPLAYING OUR KIDS BABY VIDEOS. ( TRANSFER TO DISC AS WELL ) BIG MISTAKE!! FIRST CASSETT WE TRIED RAN FOR 10 MINUTE BEFORE CAMERA ATE THE TAPE. HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING TAPE OUT. TRIED REINSTALLING A BLANK TAPE AND THAT WAS FUTILE. BUYER BEWARE, WHEN YOU BUY USED, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
The Trek Indoor Low-Profile antenna was a complete waste of money. I'm going to return it if I can. I don't even get as good reception with this Trek antenna as I did with a cheap rabbit ears from K-Mart. I live in the metro Denver area. With the rabbit ears, I got over 15 channels (including Spanish and Christian) that came in clear and another 15 that were watchable if I adjusted them. The Trek didn't perform nearly as well. My recommendation? Get something at K-Mart or Radio Shack and save your money. The Trek antenna isn't worth the money.
i luv these lamps..i went to 5 different targets and finally found 2...great price and great lamps :) would never think they were so cheap!!! must have!!!
The bag was fantastic for the first year I had it, but for serious photojournalists who find themselves in situations that involve a lot of walking, getting in and out of the bag, taking the bag on and off, it wears down fast. The bottom of the bag was actually worn to the point the plastic bottom was coming out. Last night, the zipper broke open as I was walking down the street and $6,000 in equipment hit the concrete. I gave that bag a lot of use and it was pretty good for a while, in the end it cost me BIG.
I love it I have all my songs and videos and still have so much memory. Tch Ipod who? Zune is the way.
i ordered an GeForce NX 7600GT 256MB PCI-Express, but got an GeForce NX 7300LE 128MB PCI-Express. If it wasn't for the price and the fact that i received it in the middle of moving, then i would have sent it back. I have not contacted the seller, i don't plan on buying anything else from them in the future.
Simply the best MP3 or CD player i have ever used [probably my 5th or 6th]! I bought it in March of 2002 and it has worked perfectly since. sound is great. it is easy to use. and the features are extensive. I love that i can have a waveform monitor on the remote. I use this almost everyday when i work out. I can work out for over 60 minutes and never have a skip. It reads multi-session disk, cd-r, cd-rw. i am really happy with this purchase. i spent about a month researching all of the differnt players out there, this was supposed to be the best and it is. one small note, if it overheats [a problem if you leave it in your trunk in Arizona in the summer] it has problems readding multiple sessions until it cools down. enjoy!
Great camera and great adapatability on every fields. I'm a photographer and use the camera in very differents jobs and shee has a great performance.
It was missing the cable for remote control to turn the amp on/off as the head unit is on/off. Manufacture need to intensify their quality control or they will lose business. Depending on what you use this to connect to, the thickness is good enough for most use, unless those people who are into that kinds of stuff, which they should already know better to order a set the easy way, instead of go build your own set the hard way. Want quality, then be ready to pay the matching price including more hard work. It's target consumers are those of us who just wanted something to work with what we got at the cost we are comfortable paying, nothing fancy. I am not happy with this product because of the missing part, but, the truth is the truth and the truth is more important than any single one of us, including this unhappy customer.
I just received my nifty little unit. I am very pleased with the unit. I had printed out the 100 page plus manual, going by previous commentaries that you could not operate the unit without reading the manual. I have found that to not be true. I was able to figure out the basics and set locations without needing an aspirin. I did quickly find out that I wanted the electric cord, for in-house charging. I plan to take the unit on vacations, for locating items to see, for food, etc. I did not want to depend solely on the automobile for charging the unit, as I may not have access to one when a charge is needed. I will have it in my backpack, for use as needed. I am even going to try it out in the woods, hiking, to see how it does! With satellite fixes, it opens an entirely new rhealm of possibilities for usage, not just in automobiles.I am pleased with the screen during the daylight hours and the sound quality/level. I have not seen the unit at night yet.
I got this camera for free with miles that were going to expire. Compared to what is out there, it is huge! I do like the folding viewer as it won't get scratched, but now a days you can buy the plastic covers for the viewers to avoid that.Needless to say, I'm still using it on vacations and will only buy a new one when this dies or breaks.
this is the best detector bar none. completely spectre immune and ships with 2 smartcords for hardwire and 12V lighter socket. remember to check your firmware and make sure it is at least a4m9 or later using the procedure outlined in the radardetector net forums. very happy with my purchase.only problem is beltronics wont honor their warranty if you buy from amazon! you should get this direct from beltronics if you want a warranty.
It worked great on a portable DVD palyer for my son on international flights, it would be great if they would add some kind of light alert that would tell you when the battery is running low or somthing like that. Other wise, does what it is supposed to!
Our MP830 failed after twenty months of very infrequent use. And we are not alone. Google error code 6A00, and you will see how our machine failed like apparently thousands of others. Apparently Canon's ink innovation of separating the ink jets from the ink storage containers was a miserable failure.
Over 1k+ review of an item with a 3.5+ rating, I thought these would be great earphones, but I was wrong.I bought the earphones because my current HP earphones( which comes with the laptop I purchased 5 years ago ) and my Zune earphones are about borken.After I recived the earphones I tried them on(5mins ago): small and confortable, thumbup. BUT the sound quailty is way off. I compared with my HP and Zune earphones, I can clearly tell the difference. Coby earphones output "high frequency" sound, my rock music sounds like they are screeming at my ears. Same music same volume, my old Zune earphones sound way better than the Coby ones. I bought 2 sets and I will return them. Maybe they don't cost too much but what good I can get if I will never use them.
This product sucks, it is not even worth the price to send it back, it would cost more than the refund for the product.This needs to be taken off shelves!!!!
The video cable is quality construction for the surprisingly low price. Shipment was prompt and the item works properly. A good source for cables.
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.
As a recent convert to the church of ipod, I was rather worried about the durability of what is essentially a small fragile hard drive. But no more. The ToughSkin is a great assessory to the ipod. The heavy, yet flexible rubber is over a 1/4 inch thick in places, especially at the corners where you would expect the most impact.Due to the nature of this rubber, it holds onto your ipod pretty snug, but is still loose enough to give it that extra bounce when you drop your pod. This is useful, as the rubber isn't exactly sticky, but it definately grips your skin and the cloth of your pocket. I use this at the gym and I often end up pulling my pockets inside-out extracting the thing. Also, due to the stretch, it is very easy to peel it back and extract your ipod thru the hole for the screen. The screen cover fits snuggly in that hole and has yet to come loose, or fall out when not forced. I might add that this is only an impact resistant cover, all the holes and the control disk on the front are exposed, it is NOT WATERPROOF.There is a rubber spacer that fits in behind your 30gig to keep it snug, you remove it to use this cover on an 80gig'er. There is a belt clip that I use daily, the little circle/nub it clips onto is easily removed from the cover if you don't need it. So far I have not had any problems docking my ipod with the rubber on it, but I could see how it might get in the way of tighter fitting docks, as it does make the ipod thicker and wider by some degree. Again, this is easily resolved by how quick the rubber can be peeled back and the ipod extracted.While this is the only ipod cover I've ever owned, I've compared it to all my friends' the we all agree that if you're at all afraid of dinging up your pod, this is the way to go for maximum protection.
I have finally completed my Home Theater with this wonderful little device that seems to have been created by some supreme being. Fantastic, absolutely fantastic. Who would have thought it could have been done.I was skeptical at first but, I every time I hold it in my hand it reminds me that it is the greatest electronic device I have purchased in the last 5 years (except for my iPod).The interface is easy and setup is a breeze. This remote is completely software based and (don't worry) it is easy cheesy. You enter your device model numbers in select activities and boom you're done. You may need to do some button tweaking to find exactly what buttons you use and what you don't, but its all done on the computer as well. Don't be a skeptic, it has nearly 50,000 devices, you'll be surprised. I found all of mine no problem.My wife couldn't believe that I would spend this much on a remote and now she can't put it down because one button can get her watching/controlling everything on our Dish DVR, Antenna DVR, our HD DVD player, and our Xbox 360. Why didn't I get this sooner?
Garmin Map 64 MB 60Csx With Barometric Altimeter & CompassI had one of these before and really found it easy to use. When my first one was lost, I decided to replace it with the same. The large and bright screen makes geocaching so much easier to see.
This wireless router, besides supporting Linux firmware, is a tested and true wireless router with 802.11 b and g support. It supports WPA, WPA2 and the older WEP encryption schemes. In addition, it has a built-in firewall, MAC address filtering, and supports access policies (such as "don't allow FTP connections to this computer on Sundays").When I installed this wireless router, setup was very straightforward (I did not use the Setup Wizard because it didn't work for me). I changed the IP address range (because the DSL modem uses the 192.168.1 address space), set the administrator password, chose a name for the Wireless network, enabled WPA2 encryption and picked a passphrase.After that, I connected my laptop to the router right away, and received an excellent signal and throughput of 100 KB/sec (for comparison, my DSL connection maintains a throughput of 300 KB/sec when I connect straight to the DSL modem).I've been using the router for several months now, and have not had any dropped connections (my older Netgear router dropped connections fairly frequently and did not support the newer WPA encryption scheme) and have consistent throughput. The router has been running constantly for these past few months.For the real tech-heads, this router has customized Linux firmware available from third parties. I haven't tried this firmware, since the base Linksys firmware more than meets my needs.Finally, good security practices are to: Change the administrator password, disable Universal Plug and Play, disable Remote administrative access, use a unique name for the access point, and if the network is only for a small number of personal devices (i.e. a laptop you own), enable MAC address filtering. A MAC address uniquely identifies a network card, so this only allows certain computers to access the network.
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.
The "noise" that goes through the extension crackles and no bass gets through. I have not tried the splitters, or adapters.
This works great as a learning remote. Easily set up some devices that did not have a code. Just point the old remote at the new one and teach it.This remote does not have quite enough buttons to replace my cable remote without some sacrifices. Additionally, I had to get the label-maker out and re-label some of the buttons that I programmed over.I haven't used the macros, so I can't comment on them.I was able to set the CD or TAPE button up as another TV, so I can use the remote in the kitchen to control the Kitchen and Living Room tvs.For the price, I am happy. But, I do wish it had a few more buttons. (Page Up/Down, A, B, C, etc.)
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.
Good productArrived just on time.i DJ so i want good products to perform andthis is great for parties.
We use it behind the TV in our living room--works great. Plenty of plugs leftover still
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!
There is a quick and easy way to turn your disk back to a simple mountable drive. For Mac users, it will eliminate the additional folders and the annoying "Untitled" CD image popping every time you connect; For the PC users, it will eliminate the whole applications suite and control panel loading when connecting.All you have to do is download the "U3 Launchpad Removal Tool" from the downloads section on SanDisk's site, and run it - it is quick and easy. Mac users note that this is a Windows app, so you'll need to do this from a PC.Once you're done, the drive reverts back to a clean and simple disk-on-key. Note that the removal utility initializes the drive back to FAT16 (probably for compatibility reasons) but you can then go ahead and change it to FAT32 or any other format you like.Enjoy
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 must admit that because of its price, I was rather skeptical of this tripod's effectiveness at first. I was happily surprised, however, to find its steadiness and solid construction and I feel quite comfortable using it with my new Canon EOS 50D as well as with my old Canon semi-pro video cameras. Unlike my very expensive, heavy and awkward-to-carry old Bogen #3246, the Velbon DF-60 is light and very, very easy to transport in and around NYC where I live.
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!
Do not waste your money. This is clearly not an apple product. I am quite disappointed about my purchase. It is a cheap replica.
ZUNE!!! yes... This device from microsoft is very excellent(Although they dont let you transfer protected files). I have both Video Ipod(30 gb) and Zune and compared them.. I didn't have any problems especially when installing the softwares and updating the firmwares.. I don't even know why people are having problems with those things... The screen is so bright and colorful, THE SOUND is great, yah!, Better than ipod... Im using a BOSE earphones and used them in both devices and i have to say that it sound better when i used it in my ZUNE device!! i have alot of friends who bought this device also, and im already VERY familiar with the ZUNE to ZUNE sharing, i always send them the new DLs i got especially pictures... IN CONCLUSION, this device is so advanced that if ur not very familiar with computers, it would make u work very hard. Also, if u have an old computer, don't expect that the software would work very FAST!!!! Furthermore, if ur new to computers or have less expertise with them, DONT BLAME the software or manufacturers that THEY STINK!!! because u yourself might be the one with the problem.... I LOVE this device and would continue to love it... GO ZUNE!!!!!
Nice image quality, great zoom, lots of features. But some nits to pick:- The "simple" mode produces pretty poor pictures, with no flash and no image stabilization (that I can see)- User manual is barely comprehensible -- poor content, poorly edited English- Support (updated drivers, software, etc.) on the Panasonic web site is nonexistent.
i bought more earphones than pair of shoes the last 5 years including really expensive ones for $100. Curious about the good ranking here at Amazon and the cheap price i just ordered one set of Coby earphones. To make it short: these are better than everything i tried before. The sound is full, smooth and fantastic. I could write more, just go ahead and get one. You won't regret it.
Love the Game. Iam very familar with this product. I have played this game for over a year, through VA hospital.
I purchased the Celestron Skymaster 20x80 binoculars for (tri-pod mounted) wildlife viewing and amateur star gazing. These binoculars fit our needs perfectly by providing higher powered wildlife viewing than our hand held binos, and portability for stargazing.We had purchased a Celestron product in the past, and were very pleased with it. We are equally pleased with the quality of these binoculars, for our particular needs. They are easy to focus and adjust. The optics are clear and vivid. They seem to be of sturdy construction, and are backed by Celestron's no-fault warranty.I think these binoculars are an excellent value for the casual observer, such as ourselves.
Great compact camera for travel, family photos. Easy to follow menus once you understand the Canon menu system. A lot of red-eye in many indoor pictures, somewhat small camera for my large hands but takes good quality pictures. I wish for a compact flash with bounch made for the camera. Image stabilization works well. Pricey for the features.
The Amazon ad led me to believe that this adaptor would work with Windows 98 SE, but when I received the product, the packaging said that it was for Windows 2000 and above. So I returned the adaptor and received a prompt refund. I have a Windows XP machine, but I wanted to try a wireless network with my older machine. I didn't even open the package once I saw it was not for Windows 98 SE.
Had a pair of these just over six months. Don't use the subwoofer, but unlike others I have no problem with the sound on mine ... kinda distorted at first, but whether they broke in well or I just got used to it, they sound great now. But the plastic along the adjustable headband started chipping away and now one of the earpieces slips off and stabs my left ear every couple of days. Awesome.I realize that at $36 these are not intended to be top of the line, but if I have to tape this thing together after just six months of moderate use, that's a pretty crappy design. I'm not looking to spend $36 every six months on headphones, so don't think I'll be buying anything else from Skull Candy.
As others have said - it works great at certain frequencies. It is simply dismal at others. One things i did not gather while reading other people's reviews was that it CANNOT work outside of your car. I say this because if you are someone that wants to use your iPod on a home radio/ at work / or in the operating room/ whatever you CANNOT with this device. You need to plug it into the car charger for it to emit a frequency. But that being said, if you just want it for your car - it not only works, but charges your iPod.
This little antenna goes perfect with the portable TV I lug around when I take my tent out for a camping trip. It pulls in most local channels and allows me to keep up with the weather or the local news in whatever town I may be nearby while camping. Sure, it isn't as good as having a satellite dish hooked up to your set, but it's a lot easier to tote around when I'm tent camping.To add a little flash to it, I slap on a little aluminum foil once in awhile to help out with the reception. You should see how the ladies flock to it when it gets its foil on(heh, heh).Suggested to those who want something that doesn't take up a whole lot of space in a tent where space can sometimes be crucial. Also, I've learned over time that this antenna can take quite a few drops and knocks and keep on ticking. My antenna has quite a few scratches and nicks on it and it hasn't let me down yet.
This directly dropped my temps by almost 5c on the same setup. I had used the oem paste from my 212 evo, which is good for what it is. This just performed better.
For the money, we are very,very happy with the performance of the speakers. Nice addition to my computer !!
Like Korean cars, this Korean camcorder does what it says, but it's not something you'll be proud to own. The controls are awkward... even Sony's compact minidv camcorders have better buttons. The video quality is sub par, and my unit, which I received as a factory-sealed gift, broke after about 6 months, a first for all the Asian electronics I have owned. For a little bit more money, you can buy much better camcorders from Japanese manufacturers.
About 5 years ago I purchased a lamp at Target that was a touch lamp and looked just like this product. I even did a search for touch lamp and this product was selected. When it arrived it looked just like my old lamp but this one was not a touch. Still looks nice but not what I was looking for.
This is my second mouse of this genre, the first was bought in 2003. These have been excellent tools, responsive and accurate. My favorite feature is being able to reprogram the scroll wheel to be a double-click button. The only problem I have with this mouse (and the previous one) is that the cord is a bit stiff. Yah well, I've learned to live with it.
the zune itself it a great product, and the service i got was fantastic.
Since I haven't read any reviews as to whether this cable works with a Macbook Prop, I'm writing to confirm that I use this cable to connect my Macbook Prop to the HP2408W LCD. Works great.
This case was recommended when I bought 70-300 IS lens from some other site. The lens can barely fit inside the case. You have to make the lens smallest to make it fit.The construction is very good. Not heavy duty padding, but good enough and the belt attachment works well with my Tamron Velocity 5 bag. I think it'd work with other belt just as well.
Got them quick, can't beat the price. Waaaaayyyy better than getting them from Walmart for 20 a pop. Great product
that all i can say, will some extra and get a hoya filter.quality photo afcted with this filter, image are not sharp.
I have lost 20% of these discs due to being corrupted and not able to use them for copy.
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.
Let me just say that this router does everything advertised, and does it exceptionally well. Before this router, I had a Linksys for several years, and when it finally died I went looking for a new router, albeit on a tight budget. Still, I wanted something with excellent range, super speed, and as much security as I could get for the least amount of money. What I found was the NetGear WGT624. It gives me 108Mpbs speed (with a matching NetGear PC Card for my laptop), allowed me to setup WPA-PSK encryption (since I work over VPN from home on my laptop, I need good security), and it gives me about 4 or 5 times the range of my old Linksys (even though the old linksys had modified high gain antennas added to them, they still were no match for this NetGear). This thing is just flat out awesome, and worth the very small amount of money you will spend.
Charged up and fit PERFECTLY. I have purchased after market batteries in the past and dimensions have been an issue. This one is perfect.
This is a great simple portable radio. I've had mine for about 12 years and it has been used every day. I prefer to use 4 rechargable AA batteries and they last quite a while before they need to be replaced.A great radio to have a around when the power goes out but I use it every day around my house and when camping or working outside.Great simple radio for anyone.
Someone else wrote that you get what you pay for. The price was better than what anyone else was offering (both on-line and brick and mortar). The picture when hooked up to a HD satellite receiver is wonderful! I'll never be able to look at regular TV the same way.
I've had to replace a lost pair of PortaPros and I'm glad the sound quality hasn't changed. I liked the old style straight jack compared with this L-shaped jack, but that's just personal preference and doesn't really affect anything but aesthetics. My only complaint is that I bent the adjustable metal just enough that, while not noticeable visually, it doesn't fit perfectly on my head, which is a little annoying.
Seems better than the smaller, lighter (and very slightly) cheaper no name power supplies.Agree with some comments that am not sure this is genuine Toshiba, however does work fine for now, not too hot etc. I tried a cheaper one and the plug going into the laptop was 1/4" shorter than this one (and the original) and that one did not work, this one works just fine.I would recommend trying this one.
This ink cartridge was well priced and arrived in good condition while printed right away after it was installed into the printer. What more could one ask from it?
Tivo is probably not the most sophisticated DVR out there. With that said, I still love it. I never even got around to hacking it or expanding its memory like I thought I would. I guess I'll just admit laziness there. I've never had a serious problem with it. There are a lot of things I think are lame. You don't need me to spend a lot of time talking about the "lifetime" subscription, or the need for splitting cables, the inability to transmit stuff back to the computer although it's on the wireless network, and times not lining up with program start and finish. There are a lot of websites out there on that. Truth be told, there are probably even fixes out there by now for a lot of my complaints. (I said I was lazy) What I will say is that it is a heck of a lot better than a VCR. The season pass feature is very nice. I haven't missed an episode of Alias, or Scrubs, or Nip/Tuck or anything else I even possibly thought I might want to see since I got it. No more worrying about whether I will make it home in time to catch whatever guilty pleasure TV movie it is I want to see. And I never have to wonder, "Did he/she just say/do that?" because I can just rewind and check. I remember the Superbowl halftime show so well. What would I have done without Tivo? I would have wondered, at least until the news. But because of TIVO, I knew. Ah TIVO, truly I do love you.
I started with a $200 KLH HTIB system from best buy. Over the years, I have upgraded the speakers but still keeping the same receiver, well finally it died on me so I went looking for a new one. After much researching I found this receiver. The price was great plus free shipping, set up was easy, took me about 25 minutes to swap out with my old receiver. The sound quality was amazing, I love being able to tinker with the settings to keep the sound just right, and this receiver has tons of different setting that allow me to do so. It was a night and day difference between this and my old receiver, able to produce a louder sound with much more clarity. Would recommend to anyone!
The Kyocera Finecam S4 is a truly remarkable little point-and- shoot. I am a serious photographer, owner of high-end Canon film cameras and "L" lenses (not used since buying the Kyocera S4).It is a point and shoot, rather than a professional camera, but the resolution is incredible, even at the lowest (normal) setting.I have had no problems with battery life, although that is a common complaint (I use the onboard flash and LCD screen nearly all the time). It is packed with features (i.e. exposure compensation, manual override on just about everything, self-timer, red-eye reduction, etc.)The color has been just phenomenal. I have had it for about three months and am extremely satisfied and am thinking about buying the S5 when it appears. I recommend getting at least a 64-meg. card, rather than the skimpy 16-meg card provided.The LCD screen is hard to see during bright sun, but you have the option of using the viewfinder. In low light, there is a delay while device meters and focuses, but this is true of all cameras. It could mean missing the shot--but you don't have to wait for your film to come back to know you missed it. I am addicted to the instant feedback. It has made me a better photographer.The video function is low-end, but basic. No audio, but if you want a video camera, buy one, rather than compromise a good digital still camera like this one. It is tiny and fits on a belt not unlike a beeper. I am never without my little companion and feel naked when it is not on my belt. For the convenience, the size and the features it is packed with, you can not do better in my opinion.Ron Gollobin--Oct. 2002
Anyone who doesn't like this card, doesn't understand what it does.This is not a normal NIC. The processor on the card actually bypasses the windows network stack.There is no other network card capable of doing this.The increase to frame rate and ping that the killer nic website brags about are actually not its biggest selling point for me. Those are just bonuses.The best thing about this card is its ability to smooth out network performance. This isnt measurable by numbers, but in how it actually feels in real world use.I honestly can not play online games without this card anymore.And the price? Your buying a linux cpu and extra ram. Its more than justified.If any of you were around years ago when seperate graphics cards were first released, than you will remember the flaming people who said "my standard mobo vid card is good enough". now those seperate graphics cards are virtually required for gaming.Well what if those seperate graphics cards were no better than the mobo card? there wouldnt have been a point. Thats what other network cards are like. They just toss packets through the standard process.This is the first and only NIC that outsources the network process the way a graphics card outsources the graphics process. Offloading all the work from the cpu.Bottom line is this: Does your computer suck? than yea, dont waste your time buying a $250 NIC.Do you actually care about your computer? Do you have a video card worth at least $200? do you play online games?This is the next step up.Just to compare; I bought a $400 graphics card right before I bought my killer. Swapping them out and comparing the performance increases, I get more net gain with the killer than I do with the graphics card alone.Obviously putting in both (for me) is the way to go.This is a whole new world for gaming. There is nothing else out there thatcan improve your online gaming in quite the same way; and any other upgrades your considering are still going to benifit from having the killer as well.Heck, for some of you with really high end gaming rigs that are already worth thousands, i cant imagine you wouldnt want to also improve your network connection performance. and for those of you with mid range systems, this card at this price is going to give as good or better performance increase than anything else you could upgrade to in this price range.I could go on ... and on... but honestly... i never expected it to be this good. and i cant imagine playing without it anymore.Not only that... but theres programs coming out that will be able to run on the killers processor without tying up cpu performance, try that with any other network card
These work great on an airplane as some of the other reviewers have mentioned. They're well worth the $20 I paid for them. I'm a bit confused as to why they are priced so much higher here.The only thing I don't like is that the battery compartment/switch is really in an awkward place right there partway up the cord. Particularly if you want to wear the phones while you're out walking around. It would be much better, say, on top or, perhaps, with one battery in each earpiece.
The first time I purchased these was in 2005. Newegg stopped selling these so now I will buy them here. Don't believe the poor reviews. The quality is good, they last as long as any other pair of headphones.They stay on well when running (trails mostly, 6-8 mi 6:30 pace).I have even used them at work back when I was a MIG Welder--they they fit perfectly behind my welding helmet, and were loud enough to hear over the weld static WHILE wearing OSHA ear-plugs! They also clean up much better than most headphones, I would literally wash them off every day with lava soap and they held-up just fine.In other words the quality is great.When I first purchased them, I was curious about how these would feel,but they feel much better than normal over-the-head headphones.Their ear-pads are especialy nice, as they are super soft with a velvety soft texture.Sleek design,extremely comfortable fit,WATERPROOF!!,LOUD and CLEAR sound,extra microfoam pads and earhuggers, (changing pads and ear-huggers is not difficult--despite what other reviewers may have said).Way to go Logitech!
This was purchased to replace an existing Memorex vcr head cleaner which provided excellent results for @ 10 years. I cannot believe the shoddy packaging and construction of this item compared to the older model. The worst part of the new design is you can't tell if the head cleaning material is actually moving.
Excellent keyboard. Have no complaints.
I ordered Tripp-Lite cables, and they swapped them out and sent GT Max cables instead without my authorization. The GT Max cables do not work for my situation.Did I order GT Max cables? No.Did I get GT Max cables? Yes.Beware, this seller employs false advertising!
It's a great product at a great price. Doesn't take up much space and the quality of the copies are very good. It has a lot of extra features, I especially like the automatic feed since my older FAX machine didn't have this. You don't have to babysit all the papers going in. Be aware that the rollers make some noise, and in order to receive FAXes, the machine has to be on; and there is no memory to hold FAXes until you turn the machine on. Overall, I am very happy with this product.
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.
Before placing review I read others and there were some that said it was a good picture but needed a lot of adjustments etc. I am a senior, I purchased my unit from Circuit City. Wife and I brought it home (back of truck) unloaded it I had it hooked up and running 20 minutes tops with DVD player/recorder and Dish network setup. I did have to spend time getting colors etc adjusted. I have never purchased any electronic equipment that did not need adjusting to suit my needs. When I was done I had a TV that has very good SD viewing through dish and I just added a HD-DVD player to the mix and it is mind boggling. I have no complaints.
I guess I'm a bit of a pessimist, but I actually had no problems with this product. It arrived quickly (thanks amazon) installed it, charged it and used it. No surprises... what a relief! The sound is great and the set is comfortable on the head. I'm no techno guru, but for the average person who wants to hear tv/movies while on the treadmill, I feel good about my purchase!
These are very tight like they were made for a kid's head. Sound quality is awful, my earbuds are way better. Save your money don't bother with these.
needed another reciever for the motor home this one works just fine been a while since I bought it and its still working great rca products rock! haven't let me down for over 20 years!
I have recently purchased the Logitech Harmony remote for Xbox 360. Although it took a full hour to program correctly, it now works seamlessly with all my devices. I have replaced four remotes with just this one. The inclusion of the activities button is brilliant. By simply selecting an activity such as ' watch TV' the remote will turn on the TV, select correct input, turn on the sound system, select the correct input and turn on my satellite receiver. Many other activity types can be made such as playing Xbox, watching DVDs or whatever you like. In addition, by clicking power it'll turn off all your devices at once. Fantastic. I would consider this remote or another type of Harmony remote an essential component of any home theater system which requires multiple remotes.
Prompt service, item seemed somewhat flimsy, but I'm just a klutz :) Works very well, exactly what I needed. Thank you
Love this webcam. I travel all the time and it's fantastic quality. When my daughter grows up, she'll love the avatars!! It was also very easy to install. I purchased the Logitech Deluxe for my wife and then purchased this one 5 days later when I found out that Avatars do not work with the Deluxe version.You won't be dissapointed. It's very portable and my friends get a great laugh when I use the various face accessories. Logitech allows its owners to download new ones from its website, as they are created and publised - it's great!
I had 2007 Frontier that installed manual cable lock, I decided to upgrade with this because previous try with other actuator seems not enough power to lock and unlock. This actuator looked enough power to activate my cable lock but it was not, even it is more power than previous one. so I'm looking for some leverage system or other treacy method to make my cable door lock working.
This item is really cool...it's awesome because even if you are in the car and you're parents don't wanna hear the radio you can hear it yourself with out having to carry a mp3 player AND a cd player AND a walkman radio..so it's efficient easy and cool! i want it!!!
I got this to transfer files from my Nikon 5400. It works well and the fit and finish is very good. I am using a Dell latitude D610 laptop with XP on it. No complaints with this especially for the price.Pros:-If you just put the adapter in the PC slot the computer does not recognize it. I like this b/c if I want to take it out then I don't have to deal with disconnecting it in XP. (Once you add the CF card XP recognizes it.)-The CF card together with the adapter, while inserted in the computer are flush with the side computer. This prevents me from being a klutz when I leave it in the computer and breaking it off.Cons:- The CF when inserted is flush with the side of the computer. I like this (see above), but it means that you have to eject the whole adapter to get the CF card out.
I bought this player for it's ability to use removable media. Had it less than a month and am already having significant problems. Player turns itself off in the middle of a song or e-book, arbitrarily locks up while scrolling through menus, and frequently cannot recognize SD cards. The only way to delete songs from the player or SD card is to sync with your PC. Player will allow you to put more mp3s on it than it should and not leave itself enough room for the system files to execute rendering it useless. Poor documentation for operation and/or troubleshooting. All in all, very disappointing. Had to finally return it to Sansa after several attempts to remedy though the help desk. Maybe the next one will be better.
I use this cable to connect from my laptop to my Panasonic HDTV flat panel. It works perfectly - thanks to the detailed description given on amazon, which is why I selected it.
I was quite shocked that my 5D arrived in late September instead of mid October. But happy!It doesn't shoot as fast as my 20D does, but the full frame sensor makes a tremendous difference. I can take wide pictures! I miss the effective telephoto effect on my longer lenses, but with cropping I still get some of that back.The viewfinder is large and bright. And with a 24mm focal length I get a lot of wideness out of it. The LCD is gigantic, and looks just like the 20D. I can hold the camera at arms length and still read the menus just fine.After the 20D and its machinegun shutter, the 5D feels a little slow. It even sounds slow when it takes a picture.Right now the cr2 files don't seem to work well in photoshop, but that should be resolved in a matter of days I hope. The cr2 files are huge. About 12 to 14 MB per image. Buy several large flash cards, and a laptop with a big hard drive!The images are bigger, but the pixels are still larger in the 5D over the 20D/300D, and so much sharper. They certainly looks sharper to me.All in all, it seems like a better, albeit slower, version of the 20D. It doesn't take EF-S lenses, but the only one I had came on my 300D, and I sold it with the 300D. According to the canon technical specs it has improved software from the 1 series cameras inside it.
These single-layer BD-R discs work fine with my LG WH10LS30 internal BluRay burner, with the exception that they burn at only 2x rather than 4X as advertised, which means that it takes about 40-45 minutes to complete a disc, not 20-25. But that may be due to a problem with my system (or the burner), not the discs. The only BD-Rs I've tried (so far) that burn at 4X are non-LTH Verbatim BD-Rs (the LTH versions burn at only 2X) but they're considerably more expensive, though just as good. Regardless, out of about 40-50 Ridata discs burned so far I've yet to get a coaster. Very good quality at a reasonable price.
This is an amazing system , good sound and great looks.My friend had a Denon 3 Cd changerand we couldn't tell the difference in sound.The 15W / channel is pretty adequate for most applications. I listen to a lot of techno, and this system has not been found wanting yet!!I think the only real competitors are the Sony systems.But Sony's atrocious pricing kept me well away from theirmerchandise.The only thing that I can point out as an inconvenience isthe LCD panel , the bluish irradiant panel gives a lot ofappeal, but not much view angle or distance.Anyway who wants to see how much is left of the song...,you should be doing far more interesting things when the musicis playing!
Ah yes, I remember when I bought this long ago. It was a great CD player. Too bad I broke it one day in a fit of rage.
Even after reading the mixed reviews, I decided to go ahead with my purchase of the Opteka grip and batteries and I have not regretted it once. At nearly half the price of the Canon version and WITH two batteries (both with more power than the battery shipped w/ my XTi), I have been very pleased!!! Yes, the shutter release on the grip is a little "mushy" as people have mentioned. However, don't be fooled, the click for the auto-focus is just as nice as the camera's shutter release. It's AFTER that point that it feels a little mushy. However, I kinda like it, because you don't press the shutter release, you actually squeeze it. The only time it's been even remotely an issue is when I was doing action shots of kids. It's a little awkward to hold it down for continuous shooting. But, using it is SOOO much more comfortable for portrait shots.I really didn't like the feel of my XTi when I bought it. Now I love 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.
I personaly have used many cheap radar detector's and many of these are from Cobra and most of them have been absolute junk I almost swore totaly against Cobra because it seemed that all of the radar detector's from them I used just didn't give any alert for anything.Back in 2001 a friend of mine bought the Cobra ESD-9200 and at first I thought that it would be junk just like all the other's I have used...and I was wrong the 9200 from Cobra is a diamond in the rough and worked very well.So the years have gone by and my friend still uses this same Cobra ESD-9200 with success while I have been through the Whistler XTR- 690 and XTR- 695 then onto the pro 78se then to Beltronics and while these radar detectors were a step up from the other Cobra's I had used they were still not as good as the Cobra ESD 9200 my buddy was using.I started to hit up ebay to try and find a Cobra esd-9200 for cheap since this radar has been out of print for many years and I told myself I was not going to pay any more than $35 for one of these radar detectors'...well it seemed there were quite a few other people on ebay who knew about this radar detector and wanted it just as badly which suprised me because bids were going over $35 into the $40-$50 range and this is for a used old school cobra radar!.I looked on google and it seems that Cobra sold out at one point and changed the factory location and started using different parts (cheaper parts) sometime in 2003-2005 and the Cobra ESD-9200 was one of the last model's of radar detectors made from Cobra that used higher quality parts and had better range and looking at the reviews of this radar detector you could see generaly eveybody that owned this exact unit were very happy with it.....of course when you visit forums online about radar detector's you see alot of people on them talk down on Cobra and say these radar detector's suck and to stay away....and to be honest overall my opinion about cobra radar detectors from the ones I have owned I agree with them but this little ESD-9200 was different and for me worked much better than any other radar detector under $300 I had used personaly and borrowed from friends.Recently I had found the Cobra ESD 9200 on an online site brand new sealed for $35.99 and I quickly bought it and it has been performing great I felt so lucky to find this unit brand new.I have heard Cobra very recently again changed the manufacturing process with it's radar detector's and they are finaly getting better but I have not personaly used any of them...all I know is the models from a few years ago realy performed terribly but the Cobra esd-9200 was a diamond in the rough and so happy I found it.I highly reccomend this exact model if you can find it.
This is my 4th router, and it's by far the best one. The previous one I had was a D-Link. The one before that - Linksys. And my first one was a Netgear. Netgear was just plain bad. Maybe it's because it was one of the first ones in its line. Maybe it was something else. I don't know... and I don't care. I got rid of it fast, and got myself a Linksys. For the most part, I was pretty happy with it. The setup was fairly easy and pretty straight forward. A few questions/problems that I've had over time that I owned it, were answered by Linksys support in professional and timely manner. It was a nice and reliable product. But the time came to upgrade it, and I decided to try something new. D-Link was my next choice. The router itself also wasn't bad, although the setup was a bit more challenging, and the product itself was not as user-friendly as Linksys. I would probably still keep it, despite a few minor inconveniences. What finally made me give it up and look for another one was D-Link's support, which is virtually non-existent and useless for the most part. I own several different D-Link's products, and they are all not bad products, but god forbid you have a problem - you'll have to jump through hoops to get help, and in the end will have to solve the problem yourself anyway... but that's another story. Let's get back to this Belkin router. I did a lot of research before going with Belkin. A few things that made me make a final decision were the fact that it comes with a built in USB Print Server, and that it also supports Windows Connect Now technology. Here is a little summary of what I like about Belkin and why I recommend it to other people:Setup - Like a walk in a park... Fast and painless. Especially if you are upgrading from another router. Like I already mentioned, it supports Windows Connect Now technology through its' USB port. I saved my wireless settings (using Wireless Network Wizard on my Windows XP SP2 laptop) to a USB flash drive, and then just plugged it into the USB port on Belkin router. That's it. In a few seconds the settings were saved, and I was all set. If you don't have another router, it's not that bad either. Just follow the wizard from the included installation CD, and you'll be up and running in no time. Then, you can also take advantage of Windows Connect Now - plug USB flash drive into the router's USB port to save the settings on it, and then easily add any number of computers/others products to the network. Beautiful, isn't it?! Print Server installation was just as easy. I have a 5 in 1 printer/scanner/fax machine from Brother (model MFC 3100C), and it worked like a charm. Using the same installation CD, I followed the steps, and in 2 minutes I was sending jobs wirelessly to my printer. Totally awesome!Performance - Beats any other router that I've had/tried. I would highly recommend though to use it in conjunction with Belkin card (I got Belkin Wireless G Card F5D7011) to get the most out of the router's capabilities. It's probably 25% faster than the D-Link that I had before.Features - I'm going to repeat myself here, but where else are you going to find a router that has a built-in print server, supports Windows Connect Now, and has the speed of up to 125Mbps, not to mention VPN support and Mac compatibility. Belkin is the one.Web Interface - Like I said before, this is my 4th router. Prior to this one, I would probably say that Linksys had the best and most user-friendly web browser interface. Belkin's is just as good. It's very self-explanatory and easy to use. Great Help is available too.Support - I have not had any problems so far, so I have yet to contact Belkin support and can't really say if they are good or bad. I have heard from other people though that they are excellent.To summarize everything that's already been said, I think it's a great router. In fact, for the price, you get two products in one - a router, and a print server. Nice deal, indeed.Tips - Here is a few pointers for a smooth installation:1. If you are installing a network card adapter (which I highly recommend you do, check out Belkin F5D7011 card) together with a router, make sure you install and configure the router first. Trust me on this one.2. When installing/configuring Print Server, make sure you have your printer drivers already installed.That's it. Enjoy!
Having started a new business, I needed a product such as this. It was easily set up (by a friend). I have used the copier and printer functions and will soon delve into the frozen zone (scanning and fax). The instruction book is clear and I am at this point very pleased.
Purchased item for a Craftsman lawnmower at half the price even with shipping, than if I bought it at Radio Shack or Sears.
I actually purchased this for a friend... but I do own the Sansa E260 4 gig and a 30 gig ipod video... and let me say that sandisk is on the right track... besides all the other little gimmicks (fm radio & voice recorder)... I think their superior to the ipod... for the simple reason if you don't have an apple they're way easier to use... just plug it in and drag and drop... or you can just drop tracks into windows media player and click sync and off you go... ipod's are really nice don't get me wrong... I use mine all the time... my girl uses my sansa... but they're so difficult in comparison... and I'm pretty tech savy... the biggest problem I have with the ipod is that you can't just add songs.. you have to take them into a program then sync all the songs... I had the misfortune of clickin the just add recent songs and it delete all 14 gigs of the other music I had on there... never had that problem with the sandisk products... also if you have the E200 they play ALL video formats... you just drop them into the converter and it's on there... don't even let me start on getting video on an ipod... the only complaint I have is they don't make larger ones... I want to see a 80 gig sandisk... if one comes out... I'm pawning my ipod for sure!!
Nice clock radio. Remote temp transmitter works ok but sometimes drops out. Not sure if rechargable batteries (1.3V) was a problem. Backlight can not stay on as it raises the indicated indoor temp about 5F (I put an extra switch inside to keep the light button down). Decent sounding radio with ok reception. Requires a lot of batteries 4 AA & 4AAA in base unit (or power cube included). Transmitter use 3 AAA. No batteries are included.
This kit has helped keep needed tools close at hand. Just add an AA Maglite, I put an LED mod into mine, a spudger and you are set. Punchdown tool works very well and has additional items the more popular models lack. The scissors appear to be Klein but are marked Paladin. Cut very well and hold their edge. The Data SureStrip stripper works well on Cat5e and even on RG-58 coax. Black rubber type case hold thins securely. Sometimes it is hard to get the Sharpie in mine out. (Get one of these too for your kit. Cheaper than paying $5 more for that to be included.) Belt buckle is not the most secure when not actually attached to a belt, but once on your belt it will not fall off. Rotates so it won't get in the way while driving or seated. Recommend this for those who need a portable kit with must have tools or as a spare to their big tool box. Price is comparable with everyone else. And the color will be different than those blue and yellow units you see everywhere, so you will know who walked off with your tools of multiple techs are on site.
This SAME Weather Radir/All Hazard Alert does everything it says it will. It is easy to program and use.
I purchased this to install in a coworkers home and was not at all looking forward to setting it up. I've set up a couple netgear print servers and a iogear print server and really didn't enjoy having to install new software in order to get every computer to use the new printer. I was VERY surprised at the ease of use with this print server. I forgot to check the compatibility link in the other review but I still did hot have any problems even thought the printer I connected was not listed. In addition to that D-Link does not require ANY additional software to be installed in order to connect this printer (using Windows XP - I'm not sure about any other operating system). All you need to do is configure a standard TCP port and you are good to go. The only reason that I did not give the DP-301U 5 stars is because it did not come with either a network cable, nor did it come with a USB cable. That would have been a very nice addition to the package. Great job D-Link, just don't be so cheap next time.
Just like others, worked great for about 4 months then red lines appeared on display- now it does not read at all.What a joke. Same results on trying customer service. Who keeps original boxes anyway. Also, the shipping cost would be very high to send back.Will never buy APEX again
Good subwoofers for the money. They do not the the low beats as well, but if you are looking for subs that hit hard and quick, you have found them.
My wife and I recently bought this TV after deciding that the DLP projector setup we had wasn't going to work as a long-term movie-watching solution. We use the TV for watching movies, playing our Wii, and as a photo/music display with the Mac Mini that serves as our media hub.Overall, I've been pleased with the TV. There are an adequate number of inputs on the back (2 sets each in and out of component and composite, 1 HDMI connector), the (removable) bottom speaker is fairly competent, and the set-top controls are simple to use. The rear of the TV has two plastic panels that cover the input and power connections for a neat appearance instead of the usual rat's nest of cables behind the set.The picture is bright and clear, and the viewing angle seems to be quite large. The LCD has a fairly fast reponse time (I haven't seen any ghosting, even though I like action movies), deep blacks, and good color balance. Out of the box the colors needed quite a bit of adjustment, but once set things look very life-like.My two nits are a stuck pixel (only one, stuck "on" green) and the remote, which has to be the most ungainly thing I've ever seen. At almost a foot long, you wouldn't guess that the buttons and labels are so small as to be unreadble in low light. Sharp's policy is that a single stuck pixel is not enough to warrant a return. Since it's a green pixel, it's only visible a small percentage of the time, and at the resolution this TV has , it is so small as to be essentailly invisible at normal viewing distances.I would buy this TV again.
Many hours were spent considering the decision to purchase a set of headphones.The Koss PortaPro Headphones won the research.Unfortunately on delivery they did not work!!!!!!!Not a problem, Amazon will replace the defective product they provided.Yes they will, seven days at the earliest, following nine days waiting for the original defective product.Time to shop locally and avoid the disappointment of not dealing with a human being.
The StreetPilot C530 is a model that does not provide spoken directions. This means the user must watch the screen while driving, in order to be aware of when and where to turn. This procedure can be very dangerous. It is much better to pay a few dollars more for a C550 and get a model that talks.
I purchased these headphones because I had read many reviews stating that the sound quality was amazing. After hearing them I'd give the sound quality 4 stars. The bass quality is very good and the over-the-ear design is very effective at blocking outside noises. The headphones are also very light-weight and relatively small when you consider the great sound quality they provide.HOWEVER, there's just one problem; the adjustable headband breaks VERY easily. The part that extends on each side is made out of metal however they are encased in plastic. When these metal arms are in the extended position and you try to put the headphones on, there's only about a centimeter of plastic (about 1 millimeter thin) that's being made to withstand the force of opening the headphones to put them on your head. In my case, all I did was try to put them on when I heard a snap. It was very sudden and pretty shocking how little force made them break. I've always been extremely careful with every electronics product I've had and this is the only time something like this has ever happened, but apparently, based on other reviews, I'm not the only one this happened to. I'm returning them today (2 weeks after getting them) but something tells me I'm not getting my money back. That's 150 bucks down the drain. Please keep this in mind when buying this 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.
I had actually forgot how much more comfortable headphones are when they are not jammed inside of my ear! The sound is fantastic. I have now used these at home, the office and the gym all to great satisfaction. I am returning my noise canceling headphones because these are just as good if not better.
This is a great mouse! I have poor coordination so I need a mouse that is has a track ball and will stay stationary when I use it. This mouse does that. Yet, the mouse doesn't cost so much that my budget is way out of wack when I need to replace it.GinnDom
I bought this camera based solely on the Fuji name, since I have had good experiences with them in the past. This camera was extremely easy to set up, and since it was my first digital camera, it was really important for me to not have to read a big thick manual just to take a picture. For the price I paid, I think I got way more than I could have, had I bought a similar camera by a different company. The pictures are crisp, clear, and contrary to what another reviewer mentioned, I have had no problems with the flash. Since I am a beginner, I was quite suprised at how good the pictures came out! My alkaline batteries started to die within the first day, but I think that was because I had the camera on pretty much all day, since I was taking pictures os everything. I purchased some rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, and so far, my battery light hasn't come on, and I've had them in for 5 days. Anyways, if you're not looking for a top-of-the-line 5 MP camera, and just want a camera that takes really good pictures for not very much money, I would definitely go for this camera.
I was really inpressed with this wall mount. It is super easy to install, comes with ALL the mounting goodies,, has the parts to attach to all the commmon LCD mounting patterns, and will easily hold a 37" LCD on the wall. Plus, the cables all snake through the arm which neatens things up. The unit has a wall plate that attaches to the wall (stud or concrete wall) and the end of the arm has a clamp that fits over the wall plate. The attachment is very secure and even more so when the set screw on the arm is tightened on to the wall plate. Each joint on the arm has its own tension adjustment so you can lock the arm in any position. Two sugestions: do not use the enclosed screws to mount to a wall stud. Go out and buy some lag screws. They have a much better bite on the wood and, with the hex head, are much easier to drive into the wall stud than the supplied Phillips head screws. Also, although the mount is easy to attach to the wall, have someone help you mount it. Catching the arm on the wall plate is tricky when you only have 2 hands.
It is reliable and works throughout my home. It is small and unobtrusive.Chas E Moser
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.
I've had mine installed for nine days now & it's made my computer work a lot easier, & the technical support response is quick too.George CourtneyThe Authentic Bartender.com
Have you ever tried using an iPod? It's too much of a hassle. This is so easy to use, sounds great, looks just as great. I'm buying another soon (my last one was stolen... so I guess I'm not the only one who likes it!)
I bought these for my Dad to watch TV. He is a bit hard of hearing. He loved these so much that I am buying him a 2nd pair for the bedroom.
After reviewing my webcam. My sons and family are closer to me. Thank you Amazon.
I have bought this to backup my videos that I have shot during my trips to various places and lots and lots of photographs. Those videos,photographs and songs were occupying more than half of my 80Gig HDD on the computer.Now, I have this connected to my Xbox and backed up all of media and I did not encounter any kind of problems. Just opened up the wrapper and connected it to my Xbox and bam...it works. And as Seagate claimed it's whisper quiet indeed. I suggest that you can buy this if you are planning to get a large HDD either for your computer or Xbox for a cheap price..then this is it. Enjoy!!
This item has been mass produced and is made in China. Chances of you getting a defective product are high. I can't even find the name dekcell on the product.
I bought 4 of theses , once connected quality was good and all worked well, after only disconnecting once and reinstalling the continuity in the cable all broke they fail even with the smallest bend! all four have now become u/s
Got this set last X-mas; used it approx. 30 times always with new "AA" Duracell batteries. I didn't use it for a month or so then in August I tried to play a CD (not a copy-an original!) and it only plays for the first 40 seconds then just spins and spins and spins.....no sound, no new track song plays, nothing!!! I am an adult who takes very good care of electronics....there is no explanation for why this CD just quit in such a short time! Sent e-mail to Coby cust. svc....no replies as of 2 weeks ago! Stick with the "real" brands!
160 Gigabytes is JUST what I needed. I have gone through the 30, 60, 80 GB Video models and maxed each out with songs in short order.I have 18,500+ songs in iTunes and needed 'room' for PodCasts and movies. THIS was just what I needed.AND . . I practically STOLE it. Free shipping, no sales tax and $50 in Amazon gift certificates (Amazon VISA card).I paid LOTS less for this than each of the smaller ones purchased over the last two years.I am very impressed that the engineers made it the same size (or slightly smaller) than the one that holds 1/2 the data.The 'display' takes a little getting used to, as it 'shows' a little differently than the other 3 I own.All in all .. this was an EXCELLENT purchase and I LOVE it. Amazon rocks !!Can't wait for my next $25 gift certificate!!
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 have not had any problems with this product. I get great photo's with no jams and the ink and paper come out even ever time.
This vehicle power cable for my NUVI 550 worked great! It even has 'GARMIN' printed on the casing. I used it extensively on my most recent trip to St. Louis. Plugs into the vehicle 12 vdc power receptacle nicely and does not vibrate loose. Cable is of sufficient length to place your GPS anywhere in the front of the car. This was a good purchase experience and shipment was prompt with protective packaging.
Great bag and will hold two cameras and three lenses plus a few other items. I just wish the strap buckles were metal instead of plastic.
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.
I actually gave up a beautiful 70 - 200 L series lens for this one and I made the right decision for me. This camera takes beautiful images if you follow the rules of photography. Took me a bit to get myself out of the auto mode and into the manual mode. That's where this lens really rocks! It can't be beat for beautiful landscapes. This lens coupled with Bryan Peterson's book, Understanding Exposure, have taken my photography to the next level!True, this lens is only going to be good on Crop Cameras, but I love my Rebel XTi and have no plans in the near future to move to anything else. My husband worried about my buying a lens only good on crops, but I look at it from a Woman's point of view. Just because my granddaughter might grow to wear size 8's, does that mean I should buy them for her now? Of course not. I need to buy what fits her now. This lens fits me and my camera now and for the forseeable future. If the time ever comes when I want to move up, then I'll sell this lens then and buy what I need.Right now I need this lens and I couldn't be happier! I also plan on buying the Canon 70 - 300 F4-5.6 Telephoto to take up the distance shooting when I save back up. It's only in the 500.00 range, which, after dealing with the 17 - 55 and the 70 - 200 L, seems downright a bargain!This though will always be my walk around lens. It's got a nice range and isn't too heavy to take with you about everywhere you go. I say if you're thinking about this one, then go for it! You shouldn't be disappointed.
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!!!
These were definitely one of the best purchases I've ever made. The design, I'll admit, was a little confusing at first because I couldn't figure out the bands, but it's not rocket science. I was pretty surprised at the sound quality that comes from these $30 headphones. I've read countless reviews on them and even tried out my friends Bose and Skullcandy headphones before purchasing these; the other companies costing at least 5 times as much.I'm not an extreme audio-fiend, BUT I would say that to some degree I like to get nitpicky with the sound. My iPod headphones of 6 years weren't cutting it any longer and I was desperate for some relief. If you're on the fence about buying these, I'd say hop on over to our side and give them a try.I'm in the process of burning them in, and yes I realize that these aren't extremely expensive headphones and it's probably not really necessary, but I am still gonna treat them as if they were. I'm sure that you won't be disappointed with these headphones.One minor drawback is my hair does tend to get caught every once in a while, but not so often that it's leaving a bald spot (sorry to those that are balding).All in all:+ Great product+ Great price and value+/- Retro design (Subjective)+ Sound Quality per Dollar+ Case+ Clarity+ Liveliness+ 1/4" Adapter Jack- Hair in bands = :(- Maybe a little bassy at first, but after use, I'm sure it'll mellow out some.Get 'em, Try 'em, Review 'em
My first trip out with this bag was disappointing. The zippers broke off in my hand like a cookie as well as the Canon logo. The stitching on the flaps covering the zipper ripped and left a hanging raveling mess. It is not nearly as water resistant as they claim it is. We also got rained on that very same day! The equipment in the main compartment got wet but not damaging so (I tried to keep it covered) however, everything in the front pockets was not so lucky. This would be a awesome bag if it was better made. When I first received it, it seemed to have been very well made. It does hold everything I need it to securely, with room left to spare. If you purchase this bag do so at a discounted price. DO NOT pay full price for it!
Have owned this unit for approximately a month. Battery life hasn't yet reached the slated 16 hours, but doesn't fall short by much - can squeeze 12-13 hours out of it with intermittent backlight and lots of manual changing tracks in between. They DO say its only 16 hours for 128kbps files though, and a lot of my music is coded at higher bitrates.Setup is a breeze, plug in the USB, power it on and do your thing. Item is very small, compact and lightweight. Feels sufficiently solid. My one quirk with this product is the limited character capability of the screen - which supports titles up to only 52 characters long. Hopefully a firmware upgrade will be made to expand it.Sound quality is excellent and sufficiently loud, have used it in the car, on the bus and on the train to and from work with no problems. Good bass and treble, and options to customise equaliser settings are present. No problems yet with file formats. No sticking, no skipping, no erasing.Included recording capability rocks the house. The lapel mic is VERY clear and can pick up your voice from adequate distances. Onboard mic isn't much different, but can pick up surrounding noises as well. An excellent feature, though.If you've never owned an iRiver before the button interface may be confusing, but give it a couple hours and you'll be fine. The navigation is more or less intuitive.I'd also recommend Red Chair's Irivium software if you want to run the database function. It does a MUCH better job than the stock iHP Manager.Overall - an excellent buy.
This is a good UPS but I think the Back-UPS ES 500 is a better deal. This unit only has a slightly bigger battery which only lasted 15 minutes vs 12 minutes for the ES 500 in my test (200W load). It does however have 2 extra outlets and Coax surge protection, which might make it worth the extra for some people.If you wanted more runtime for about the same price the new Back-UPS ES 750 has a significantly larger battery which probably lasts a bit longer. I would suggest looking into that. Overall it's a pretty good but very basic UPS, well suited for the average home computer.
Its a super-simple and inexpensive indoor antenna that works great for HDTV. Don't be fooled into thinking you have to buy a super expensive antenna to get an excellent HDTV signal. I was able to pull in about 30 + channels in my area. The picture quality was really enhanced when I switched to this antenna. Your experience may vary.
Contrary to many negative reviews claiming this fails quickly, I haven't experienced that with either of my two.They are both still working correctly.One with my Home theater, and the other with a PC.I will update this review if i have any problems.
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.
I ordered this just to run Tomato. One of the few firmware that actually does bandwidth tracking. So far so good.
No cable connection in our bedroom, $150 charge to install one. We don't watch THAT much TV in the bedroom. This gets us the local channels and the news. For around $15 it was a GREAT buy.
I looked long and hard to find a fax / laser printer / scanner that uses USB, is small enough not to take over my entire desk, and works with XP. This Brother works like a charm-- quick, quiet, small, and it works great with XP (using a downloaded driver). Plus you don't need to install any other the kind of junky software (unlike some rival HP multi-function devices)-- just install the driver and you're ready to go.Highly recommended for a good combo printer and fax machine.
had this for 2 years, never had a crush, always guided me to destination.not that many POI, but everything else worked excellent. fast re-route, TTS, earphone plug into keep music playing while navigating: goto music screen, start musicturn off navigation, turn it back on, it will go back to navigation screen with music in the background.
I love this case, it's HUGE and gives you plenty of room to expand and work on your computer. The 120mm fans in the front and back light up blue and have a fan speed controller connection. The picture doesn't show this but it has a plexiglass side, which of course looks great.If you're even considering buying a 160.00 case then I'm sure you have done some research. I know I did and I couldn't find anything negative about this case. Now that I have it I can defiantly say that it is worth the money.
I bought this adapter to use with wireless headphones and for syncing my smartphone.The adapter works great with one huge exception. If you install this on a centrino laptop, it will most likely crash and corrupt your network drivers.I tried this with 3 laptops with various implementations of network cards and the adpater driver and software goofs with the TCP/IP settings of the adapters so you can no longer use a network connection. It seems to work fine with the one desktop I tried.Basically on a notebook you end up either having bluetooth or an internet connection, but in order to use your internet connection you have to uninstall the bluetooth drivers and software, not particularly convenient.I went back and forth with Belkin's tech support and they quit responding to messages. They told me it was a problem with my computers and not the poor quality of their software. Overall the support for this item was poor at best.I would stay away from this and consider adapters from other vendors.
Only disadvantage is that you must have the antenna just right to receive good HD reception
I can't believe all the poor reviews I'm reading. I have iPods for use in my classroom and am currently trying to get that changed to the Microsoft Zune. Not only is it more user friendly, it automatically converts many types of media from video to photo to music. Anything in your Tunesaccount can automatically be added to your Zune then synced. The only downside is there not a specific folder to label Podcasts, but hey not big deal.It's also very easy to rip music from CDs you already own to later be synced.I love the item so much that when a student stole my first one I went home and immediately ordered a new one. I couldn't ask for a better player.
I like this AIO because it is a smaller profile model, so takes up very little room on an already small desk. The photos come out better than I imagined, copier and scanner all completely ROCK! VERY easy to use, everything is very explanatory. Great for your basic needs and then some. AND THE PRICE IS RIGHT!The one downfall is that different ink is required to print photos. Just wish I could put in my 2 cartridges and be done with it.
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!
The Kodak Max Sport camera makes good business sense. As director of corporate communications for a nationwide environmental contracting firm, I'm constantly asking project mangers to document the various stages of construction projects with photos.A construction site is no place for an expensive digital or 35mm camera, and disposables aren't waterproof [anything can happen on a job site!]. Kodak solves the problem perfectly with its waterproof Max Sport camera. It even has a rubberized grip and wristband.The 27-exposure Max Sport would probably be great to use for kids' field trips, around the pool, or just about anywhere an inexpensive, yet sturdy camera is needed.While the camera costs more than twice as much as regular disposables, it's certainly worth the price. Photo quality is suitable for many print publications and for digital conversion for Web sites.
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.
Very low volume even with volume contol on the phone turned all the way up. Can hardly hear. My old headset was better.
This unit is actually a lot nicer than I thought. I bought it for the CD player/clock functions, I didn't know it has an adapter for an I-pod/Mp3 player. I also like the fact that it has 2 alarms that are really easy to set. So glad I chose the Sony.
After procrastinating for several years, I finally broke down and bought this weather radio in April. Then on May 1, the catastrophic rains and flood hit Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The warnings provided by the radio were very welcome. Everyone needs this radio especially at night when they are sleeping and may not hear other warnings such as sirens or TV weather warnings.
We bought this model on 6/14 - it has been in the repair shop ever since. All we get when we call is &quot;We're waiting for a part&quot;. So far - we haven't been able to use the machine at all. While trying to install it - parts just broke off - so this model is very flimsily constructed. When going by the repair shop - we see many of these machines sitting, waiting for repair. Highly recommend you buy some other - better constructed - machine.
These printers have widespread problems recognizing their own ink cartridges. After a few weeks with a new cartridge, or even just a few days, suddenly error messages begin appearing telling you that the ink tank cannot be recognized.If you enjoy repeatedly buying new ink cartridges to replace cartridges that are still full of ink, then this is the printer for you. Either the printer itself is faulty, or the ink cartridge manufacturing is poor, but these printers really have problems. I have gone to several troubleshooting sites to try to remedy the problem, but the only solution is to continue buying new ink cartridges (expensive) or yet another new printer. It seems that most other people owning this printer have the same problem.I purchased this printer based on reviews in Consumer Products and the positive reviews on this website. Amazon does its customers a disservice by posting the most positive comments about this particular product up front.
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.
Ordered two of these in order to use PS2 KVM with my laptop and new desktop, which have no PS2 connectors. They are quality products and worked well with both Vista and Windows Server 2008 through the PS2 KVM. Both operating systems recognized and loaded drivers without a problem. Great value at less than $10 each.
You want large capacity?This is the album case for you. It'll save a lot of shelve space, and durability is not bad.
Very east setup no time at all. Recognized network, setup security and set password. Then (most important) I did a firmware upgrade!Restarted and Bam off and running. Even came with Lan cable.
I like this unit a lot; $99 (minus $30 rebate pending) is a GREAT price for a 1.5GB storage unit, much less an MP3 player.For the bad news first, cons (with explanation):- the buttons/switches are definitely something to get used to, and a valid issue. It's not quite intuitive, but then I'm coming from a Rio Cali that wasn't very intuitive when I'd first started using it, either.- having to do playlists on the device rather than more conveniently, on the desktop (although if you just shuffle, then it really doesn't matter much). It doesn't seem there's much in terms of firmware upgrades or support on PD's site, either.- no clock of any kind (except a track counter during play) -- makes it a little more difficult to use as a runner, which is my primary use. My Rio has a day time set and a stopwatch.- no FM tuner, which is not much of a negative, considering how BAD the FM tuners are on most devices.- no easy belt clip/armband spots, meaning that you'd need a holster of some kind. Many other devices come with sleeves or clips.Now the good stuff, pros:- price is out of this world for a 1.5 GB storage device- easy drag-and-drop interface because device shows up as a hard drive (Rio's software wasn't bad, but this is MUCH better)- good sound (which depends much more on earbuds than device)- record feature, which is a nice one for miscellaneous use.- small, light design. It fits easily in the palm of your hand, and it's SO light.Overall, I'd absolutely recommend this device wholeheartedly.
Hi, I'm a California Teacher that uses this camcorder to make educational videos for the web, teacher trainings, iPod, and dvd. I also use it for family and goofy stuff, but not as much as my educational work. PROS: It's tiny, black, and stylish. This camcorder can take video that's quickly transferred to your PC via an SD card slot. Uses a high speed 10 mps(NOT HSHC) cards. It's easily the smallest camcorder I've used with superb video quality. CONS: plugging raw video you've shot directly to a tv/ flat screen looks weak. You need to process it according to your output. If it's the web, publish to around 1.0 mps. Clarifying NOTES: Without getting into too many details, if you plan on burning DVD or publishing to an iPod, you should always edit your video in the raw mPeg4 format at then save to AT LEAST 3.0 Mps (DVD quality) in 640x480 format. That's been the biggest confusion on this camcorder. If you publish a video with 1.0-2.5 mps, that's great FOR THE WEB, not for a dvd or an iPod you'll use to display on a TV/ projector/ LCD flatscreen. There's numerous reviews on YouTube and other video sites that present and post subpar quality video to a site only to have the site code to flash. Trying to review high quality video or devices by using YouTube is hilarious. Check out Vimeo or other video publishing sites that allow you to see high resolution videos that do non-flash video. Oh, I partner this up with a little monster, adjustable tripod, and they both produce fantastic student council productions and other videos. I hope this helps. -E.
I have been following other reviews of the WPS11 here with much interest. I only wish I had read them before buying my WPS11.I have spent approximately 12 hours trying to get the thing to work. I've spoken on the phone to 4 different technicians and had a similar number of conversations via the LinkChat service provided by Linksys. I've even returned the original WPS11 for a replacement, but this too exhibited all the same symptoms.The one thing I've learned is that there seems to be no consistent view of the problem and whether there might be a solution. I've had some quite surreal conversations involving disconnecting the server for varying amounts of time ranging from 10 seconds to two minutes. Sometimes with advice to 'hold the reset button, and sometimes not. On one occasion I was even sent the URL of a site which showed how an Ethernet 'crossover' cable should be wired. This despite the fact that clearly I had a connection between the server and router.I find it extremely annoying that the manual says little about the real hoops you need to jump through in attempting to configure this thing. Nowhere for instance does it even mention that you need to hard-wire it to the router first. I'll not even go down the road of why a wireless device should need a hardwire at all.I have had no problem connecting wirelessly to my Netgear and the Netgear router detects the WPS11. Moreover, when I first hardwire the WPS11 to the router and set it to the factory default, and then re-boot the router, the Bi-admin software detects the WPS11 and I can run a test print from the diagnostics menu of Bi-admin.I can also ping the IP address of the WPS11 as stated on the test print. What I can't do is take the next step and start to configure the Wireless settings of the WPS11. As soon as I change the SSID setting from the default 'linksys' to the SSID of my network, I can no longer ping the WPS11 even with the hardwire still in place.I don't know whether it's significant, but during the course of one conversation with technical support, they asked me to go into setup of the WPS11 by typing an IP address into my Explorer web browser. This brought up a configuration screen, but it didn't seem complete. Where there should have been some Tabs - apart from the first Configuration password Tab, there were just some red X's rather than the names of the other Tabs. This made me wonder if there is something wrong with the firmware of the WPS11.I've just had another reply which beats them all and is the last straw. I quote it in full here."Thank you for contacting Linksys Customer Support.With regard to this concern, the model of the printer proven to be working on the WPS11V3. Unfortunately, the Linksys Wireless Printserver is proprietary meaning the wireless card you should be using is Linksys Instant PC Card WPC11(V1, V2.5 or V3) in order to get this work. Since, you are using Wireless Netgear card then this will not work. You have to replaced this one and have Linksys Instant Wireless PC Card instead for the WPS11V3.I'll be glad if this helps. Thank you."I've just responded as follows:"Thank you, but this is preposterous.I bought this in all good faith. There is no mention whatsoever on the packaging that this is 'proprietary' whatever you mean by that. It certainly says nothing about 'this will only work with a Linksys wireless card or router'.Frankly I doubt this advice in any case. In all the several hours of conversations I've had with your technicians, none of them has ever said it only works with a Linksys card. As I've said several times in conversations with your technicians, there is no problem with the Netgear wireless card / wireless router recognising the WPS11. Similarly when first switching on, there is no problem with the WPS11 Bi-Admin program recognising that the WPS11 is attached. The problem comes when trying to configure the Bi-Admin for wireless mode.I find it staggering that you can suggest it is a wireless problem with a particular card when clearly a wireless signal is just a transmission of energy on a radio frequency between two devices. The radio signal is the same physically whether it's generated by a wireless card from Linksys Netgear or whoever.Your own web site says the WPS11 is,"Compatible with virtually all printers and major operating systems, your data-intensive print jobs will breeze through with maximized speed and reliability. Let the functionality of the Wireless PrintServer customize your network's capabilities to meet your printing needs time and again".So no mention there of it being incompatible with a Netgear card/router.In the light of this, would you care to re-consider this advice.If not and you feel you need to stick by this advice, are Linksys prepared to accept the return of this product for a cash re-imbursement since as I said, nowhere is it mentioned that this only works with Linsys cards?I have had this device for over two months now and am clearly getting very annoyed at its inability to work. I would appreciate a quick conclusion to my problem."My advice is unless you're buying this from a re-seller who guarantees to get it working on your system - avoid it like the plague.Richard ButtreyPS. Should anyone at Linksys come across this review and actually assist me in getting it to work, I will of course post an updated review.Admin Note. I've had to give this a one * rating since the Amazon page would not accept a Nil. It does not deserve a one *.
I initially bought these because my old ipod headphones has basically fallen apart and I wanted a cheap replacement. I'm not an audiophile, so I don't care much about amazing sound quality, but I wanted it to be decent. At first use, I thought the treble was a little scratchy and the bass a little too loud, but after a couple uses I think it has evened out. I wouldn't recommend this if you plan on listening to high quality music, but for most people, I think these would do the job just fine.
These earbuds are of very high quality. The sound is well balanced and crystal clear. This feature is what I expected knowing that AKG's parent company is Harmon Kardon. It's almost as if these little things have a built-in amplifier. No joke. With lesser quality earbuds, [speakers for that matter], vocals and instruments tend to sound a bit choppy and jumbled together.Having a wide crystal clear range really improved the sound of the vocals in the music I hear. For me, finding the right balance between the entire vocal range, lows, mids, and highs, has been toughest thing to find in all of my audio products [home theater, stereo, car audio]. I feel these earbuds do a superb job in striking that balance.It has also been mentioned that these AKG's dont have the strongest bass response. I agree, but it's no biggie.I also like that with these earbuds there's practically no sound bleed. I find it annoying to have to hear other people's music I dislike.
We are using this unit more and more in the field. I have one on my desk and one for my rack of networking and satellite equipment at the house. The battery display is great when the power is out. Imagine this, I was able to goto the website for my power company to get their phone number when the power went out last time.As for the previous reviews, here's a couple things to consider. Like most ups, half of the outlets are surge and battery backup, the other half are just surge protection. Now the surge protection only side is great for things like speakers and printers, but if you plug your computer into the wrong side, you won't get the battery backup feature. APC actually started putting big yellow stickers on their UPS because of this.And the power and heat. Yeah, it gets hot, when it's charging. It's warm when its fully charged.. But it doesn't continously pull 1A of power. I'm sure it does when it's charging, but my fully charged unit only pulls 5 to 20w of power or 50 to 160 Milliamps of power (.05A - .16A). Checked it myself with my power meter.In all, this is a great unit and for 1000VA, it's a good deal.
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 use it all the time it gives a much better battery life than the old versions. The only thing I still don't like about I pods is syncing songs from multiple computers. When are they going to change that
Nicely made case, and good design on the inside. Setup was simple, and the drive worked immediately on both Windows XP and Windows Vista Machines. No driver install was needed, simply plug and play on both pcs. USB cable was included in the box too.
It does what it says it does! You get a lot for a small price very satisfied.
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.
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
Great Products atHDMI 2M (6 Feet) Super High Resolution Cablegreat Prices!Made me a reglar shopper here!Theres more available!George
Price is much better than local stores & works just as well. Can order online any time or day, making it an extra plus for me
I have owned this unit for about 18 months and have absolutely no regrets. Yes, it did take a few weeks to learn how to use the unit, but it was well worth the time.I found the easiest way to learn was to use it while navigating on long trips. By the time we got to our destination, I was an eMap expert. Want to find a decent restaurant along the way? Use the find/exits feature. Better yet, position the cursor on a major city and use find/points of interest/food. When traveling to Springfield, Illinois last weekend this is how we found a really cool coffee shop along the way in Crawfordsville, Indiana. After lunch I pressed find/points of interest/historical. We toured an old "rotating jail" museum from the 1800's located just a few blocks away.Sure, the information might have been in AAA books, but we spent zero minutes lost using the Garmin, and the Garmin has far more restaurants than AAA (and the phone numbers and addresses to boot!)... I bought the 128 MB card, the USB programmer and the leather case. Using the USB programmer it takes about 14 minutes to flash the 128 MB card. A serial connection requires about 8 hours to flash a 32 MB card. If you download maps frequently like I do, the USB is worth it.A final note: the eMap is one of the few GPS units with the buttons under the screen rather than above the screen. Big deal? Well ergonomically this makes sense since you will not be covering the screen with your hands when using the GPS. I never understood why this layout is not more popular.Just buy it.
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!
We did alot of research on rear-projectors and found that Toshiba really had the best reviews. We just got our Toshiba a few days ago. Right now we do not even have a high def signal coming into it, but the picture is still amazing. DVDs that we have watched numerous times are like new pictures to us. There is scenary that you never would have noticed on a 4:3 screen.There are alot of great functions with the tv, including different Picture sizes that will let you 'stretch' regular broadcasts into a widescreen viewing area. The TV does need tweaked for your viewing environment (brightness, contrast,etc) but this was very easy to do with the remote and the manual.There are plenty of video inputs to use. We only need one because we run everything through a high end Audio/Video receiver with Component Video Cables. I would recommend spending a little more on the cables, it is worth it.All in all, the 3 days I have spent with my new tv has been great!!! I can't wait to see how fabulous the picture is once I get the high definition source and receiver.
It came on time, intact, all 5 cartridges, but the yellow is "not recognized" by my printer.
You know the old saying: if the price sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I am not sure about the other printers listed for these cartridges but do not buy this brand of cartridges (G&G) for Canon MP 800 unless it has the chip. The printer will not recognize the cartridges without the chip. This was a big waste of time and trouble for the seller and the buyer. Before advertising on Amazon the seller should have should have tested the cartridges instead of taking the manufacture's word (G&G).The seller in this case did give me a RMA number to return the cartridges. I will have to wait and see if they credit the returns on my credit card.
I WANTED A 35 MM CAMERA FOR PHOTO SHOTS WITH ZOOM AND THIS ONE WORKS VERY GOOD FOR WHAT I WANTED. I HAVE ENJOYED IT
As the owner of a GPSII+ who has used computer-or PDA-based GPS solutions exclusively for the past five years, I'm amazed with the progress that Garmin has made since way back when I last used their stuff. Not that their devices were ever substandard, but I just hadn't been paying attention to the developments, and I can't believe that this little gizmo can do everything I was doing on my laptop or PDA (albeit with a smaller screen), and then also do things my other software GPS' can't. Plus it's small and light, and waterproof. The expansion cards are a little expensive, but in my opinion very much worth it. The thing I find interesting is that I expected working all this technology with the limited buttons and small screen would make it harder to use, but in fact the designers of the unit have taken that into account (as they should), and optimized everything from the color scheme, to the layout, to the features, so that everything is very easy to get to. Quite a departure from computer systems, where everything often feels hashed together, and the designers don't have to worry about having enough buttons or screen space, so they don't put any effort into designing their interfaces efficiently. Overall I'm very impressed. I will be even *more* impressed when Garmin releases Mac versions of their software (since that's what I have, and which they have promised to do). Way to go Garmin!
I purchased a 30GB Zune and an 8GB Ipod for my children, the products were delivered timely considering the proximity to Christmas, though I did have to pay a premium to get this prompt shipping.
Really not much to say here. This is a small battery charger for various Sony 8.4V battery packs used on their video cameras, and adopted by the industry as a sort of "standard" for video accessories (lights, field monitors, etc...). It is relatively small and has a hide-away 120V/US AC plug you can't loose, with a detachable 220V/EU adapter and a 12V/DC car cigarette-lighter cable.The charger fully recharged a Sony F550 batter in less than 90 minutes. The battery did not get overly hot while charging. There is an LED that turns green when the battery is fully charged.I am satisfied with the product and would buy another in the future.
These earphones are perfect for the price. I was replacing $40 Sony noise canceling earphones which I loved but they broke, but these earphones do the job just fine and for 1/8th the cost. Can't go wrong.
In addition to the misleading title, this book is rambling and superficial. Dont waste your time like I did.
I have been using this webcam for 3 years, just replaced my 1st one as it seemed sometimes hung my pc. Very happy to it. The stand make it easier for us to turn to any angle for showing our toddler running around. Its mic is even better than the dedicated mic, clearly picking up the voice from 1m away.
The new product development team at HP really did a good job on this one! VERY nice pictures....as good as any other photoprinter that I have seen. VERY easy to use either with the computer or as a standalone and printing off your memory card.Great software package that you'll actually use !I have a number of photo quality printers and I find myself printing 4x6 prints 99% of the time and this printer really is easy to use... no fusing with paper size, print size etc.Pros:+Easy to use+Great picture quality+Can be used with or without a computer (a feature I am using a lot more than I thought I would !)+Uses only 1 printer cartridge and 1 size paper (4x6)...keeps things simple !Negatives:- HP print longevity (lightfastness). You will need to send your prints out to a commercial service like Ofoto if you want to put them in a long term album. Prints will fade in a few years...fine if your just showing them around the office and rotating them through your frames etc. This is a problem with ALL inkjet printers, not just HP. Some claim longer &quot;lightfastness&quot; (like Epson) but only time will tell ! Note: I have some HP prints on my office wall that are almost 5 years old with no fading...so ????Bottom Line:GET IT ! If you want a quick way to print 4x6 prints from your digital camera to show your friends around the office and send to relatives (who really don't keep those pics of your kids that long anyway !) the P100 is the ticket. You'll find yourself printing off your data card (vs. the computer) a lot more than you think you will ! Excellent quality prints that beat the 1 hour print.
I wanted a frequency scanner. I don't do anything fancy with it - just dial in a frequency, and listen to it, mainly for aviation purposes.But. I do not have any technical complaints, the reception seems all right (although it might be better, but you get the bang for the buck, and "the buck" is about 80 :). So, techical I am all happy.But usability ... well, I usually don't read manuals. Here, I have to. And after about 30 minutes I still haven't figured out how I can monitor a frequency without saving it first. I HAVE to program a frequency, and then I can listen to it when selecting it from its memory bank. This is very complicated. Although you _can_ actually dial in a frequency of your choice, but you can only save it after that, not activate. And saving also involves 5 keystrokes, not counting the freq itself.All in all: This is my first scanner, it scans just fine, the reception is good, but usability is a wee bit on the bad side.
This is one of the only dvd players left that will play super video cds and regular vcd's due to the new firmware that is put on all the new Apex dvd players. The cost is low and the quality is high. You won't be disappointed.
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
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 have searched for a good quality Wall Surge Protector and found this one. I no longer have cords laying on the floor with the older power strip outlet I had. Very pleased.
It is unbelivable price with excellent performance of the camcorder. My 14-years son also nicely manage the operation of the camera so that we can enjoy shooting thro my son &amp; daughter.Operations and quality of Camcorder camera not to ask OR enquire about this and on this new year celegration without hasitate any one can give GIFT to their beloved friends etc in this very resonable price.Enjoy all the time with &quot;Samsung Ke Sang&quot;.(IN HINDI)
This slim, sleek, television takes up less space than my old one and yet has a bigger screen. It is a gorgeous product. Fantastic picture so you can sit on the sofa and enjoy. Clear, crisp colors. Good sound. Easy to hook up right out of the box. I would recommended this television to anyone.
It worked excellent with Windows, and even better with Linux. It's a great adapter, and I'd buy another one without hesitation.
I feel very comfortable to wear this, even over 5 hours, it's still OK for me. The sound is good for this price; however, sometimes it has background noise even when I turn off the music.
I'm sure the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX is a fine product,but I'm still not sure how to use it. I've called Garmin's help line and they make you feel like they are too busy to give you time to understand the functions that make the unit usefull to you. I would say the unit is capable of doing many things if you can understand how to do them
I love the freedom of this cordless keyboard and mouse. I will never own a corded one again! Eveything works great!
The software was easy to install under WINXP SP2 Multi Media Ed. 5. I haven't completely explored it yet, but for beginning and intermediate aspiring home studio experimenters, who want to learn something about the way music works, it looks like a powerful enough tool. The degree of control over MIDI parameters and the user interface are impressive. I have it communicating with a basic Yamaha YPT-300 keyboard. Remember, the cost of the supplied MIDI/USB cable is about worth the cost of the package. I am very satisfied.
The Netgear WGT624 Super-G Wireless Router is an very router to install and setup. It took about 15 minutes to go through the entire setup. once the setup is done, then you have to go into the actual router maint. screen to change the passwords but even that is easy too.i highly recommend buying this wireless router for your home.
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,
We buy these for an older Trimble GPS unit at work. Once upon a time they would last 8 hours when new. These days we can't even get 3 hours out of brand new ones, even when it's warm out.
Do not buy Canon S800 series printers until they are forced to allow others to produce their proprietary ink cartridges. We have had our S800 printer for a year now and we have had nearly three m0nths of down time because Canon has been out of stock on the black ink four time. Their claim of a 25 year life for photos is great but beware of that too. We find that our S800 only prints on Canon paper - which is extremely expensive. I do not know if they have changed this with the S820 but it is a big problem with the S800. Very poor customer service and support from Canon makes a canon photo printer purchase a very bad idea. The color is not true to life and the text is blurry
Bought this camera, the reviews had good things to say about it. The very first time I used it, upon playback, the video was very badly pixelated even though it was a new camera and new tape. Not a good start at all. The Photo taking aspect of the camera is decent in good light and useless in medium light. I am now waiting on my replacement tocome to me, hoping that the issues will be gone....not betting on it since my buddy has the same camera with the same problem too right out of the box....hmm?? Maybe pass on this one.....
Excellent cable, both the construction and the quality of the signal! ... I bought 100 feet for our church and I definitely recommend it!
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!
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.
I use Vista. Contrary to most comments, it generally works fine. But not with this microphone. OS did not see this device. It was invisible. Logitech site was absolutely useless -- they provide no drivers. Googled for drivers. Nada. Why buy something new and have to fool with it? Buy something else.
Wish I would have paid more attention and seen that it has screw extenders instead of the clip kind. Takes to long to set up. Spend an extra 50 bucks and save yourself alot of time.
I've had this model about 2 years and have never had any problems with it. It gets more occassional use than heavy use, but it always turns on and works and paper has never jammed. Great little all-in-one for the basic user.
I have had Rio Riot for a week I expected 20G and very good organizing capability.All I got was 20G. It cannot be used as back up hard drive. I can't transfer files from Rio Riot to my computer. I can't transfer non-Music files and retrieve them later. It lost some of my files. For the top dollar I paid I should have waited for a better Hard drive base MP3 player. I don't recommend it It does the job of a [less costly] one for the price of a [costly] player.
Worked great until, like our previous remote controls, it wandered off. Where do they go?
If you're like me and have a digital camera that uses compact flash and a laptop that always has a free PCMCIA slot, this is an excellent value. Leave it in your slot all the time, it won't have an effect on your system when the CF card isn't in, but it will permanently add a CF slot to your system.This means that you can dispense with the camera-to-computer cable and just plug the card into the slot. When you do, it will be recognized as a removable disk, kind of like a Syquest or Zip disk, and show up in your &quot;My Computer&quot; view or Mac desktop, and maybe (this is how Nikon View works anyway) pop up your digicam software.This really is by far the most convenient way to deal with a digital camera if you use a laptop.
"Just as I expected, the ear muffs were worn but I had spare ones. Voice quality is great. Got this for SOCOM 1,2,3,and CA. Works for all. Doesn't work for Manhunt on PS2, Works with Win 7. Worth the money because a new headset for ps2 cost alot."
I bought this camera recently because I was pleased with the pictures of an older version of this camera. I was looking for something lighter in weight, that would take less batteries, take great pictures and fit in my bag. Well, this camera is lighter in weight, uses less batteries, and is smaller is size. However, I just returned this camera to Amazon because it is so cheap! The picture quality (which was the most important aspect to me) was horrible! They were dark with a blue tint not matter how much I adjusted the wb or other features. There were a few outdoor picture I took that turned out well but other than that the overall quality of the pictures were unsatisfactory. Also, the camera casing itself is plastic and seems like it would break very easily. The camera is smaller but thicker. It does take only two batteries but in the month that I had it used up 8 batteries! I would not recommend this camera to anyone.
I bought my pair of Sennheisser LX70 headphones almost 4 years ago and they are just now starting to show signs of wear (although they are still functioning). I have ran/exercised in tropical, subtropical, cold, and dry environments and these things never let me down. They stay in your ears and do not jostle. I am a woman so I run the cord through my sports bra down to my iPod shuffle clipped to my shorts- keeping the cord tucked into my sports bra definitely helps with the stability although I suppose most people would just use the included clip (which I never used). The only time these do not stay put is in stronger wind, but I'm talking significant wind, and then you're just reduced to adjusting them as often as you'd adjust other earbuds. These are WELL WORTH the money and I would honestly pay 2 to 3 times their listed price for the fabulous headphones. THANK YOU SENHEISSER. As for the 'signs of wear' I mentioned earlier, the cable has split about a 2 inch length, exposing the wire. I've wrapped it with electrical tape and, bam, still good to go.
I have used this USB cable very reliably (the TI 94327 Graphlink USB) with the TI-89 Titanium graphing and scientific calculator and have had no problems with it at all. Contrary to what it says on Amazon, this unit is included with a brand new TI-89 Titanium calculator. The Graphlink has performed completely as advertised by TI and is of very high quality (it looks to me like it is quite durable and will last a long time if treated with care). I highly recommend it for general data transfer sessions and when downloading APPS to a PC from the TI educational website.
I bought this harness for my 2007 Mazda 3 so I could hookup an aftermarket amp. I wasn't replacing the head unit and I did not want to splice into the factiry harness. So I bought both the regular harness (MA03B) and the reverse harness (MA03RB) from Scosche thinking I could avoid cutting into my factory wire harness.But this harness is missing several wires. It does not have the illumination wires, the steering wheel control wires or the wires used for the LED display that shows the clock and other functions. In total it looks like 6 wires are missing from the harness. So if you use this harness you can no longer set the time on the clock, see what radio station is tuned in, see the volume level, or control the head unit from the steering wheel controls.I called Scosche and they suggested I buy six more harnesses and steal the wires from them to make one complete harness. What a joke!In my opinion the only reason to by the MA03B harness is if you are replacing the head unit in which case you will lose the functionality of the LED screen and steering controls anyway. I can't really see any reason to buy the reverse harness from Scosche since this implies that you are keeping the factory head unit and therefore want to retain the LED screen and steering wheel functionality.In summary, the only way I could get my amp wired was to splice into my factory harness. These Scosche harness are worthless to me and I'll be sending them back.
Good sound but can only use proprietary software. MP3 files will not play on the Cali unless converted through the supplied software. Expansion cards CANNOT be written on anything but the Cali itself. So if I transfer my MP3 files through my card reader writer the Cali does not recognize it and reads the card as empty. If you transfer through the Cali then the PC sees the card as &quot;unformatted&quot; and prompts you to format the card. Major major flaw. I can't think of one reason to complicate life by making the unit so difficult to use and not compatible with standard MP3 format. The result is the user has to transfer all their MP3 files again to Cali proprietary format and only through the painfully slow USB 1.1 that the unit supports. Very poor design flaw. Any SD/MMC card written by the Cali is virtually useless for any other MP3 device or PC. So save your money and look for something else. I compared it the MPIO, which easily read the card written on the PC, but the sound quality was lacking on the low frequency. The Cali actually has nicer sound than the MPIO in my opinion. But after confirming the above with their tech support (which by the way was quick and polite but not so knowledgeable) after checking with his &quot;senior technician&quot; told me there is no way to support MP3 files directly from the PC unless converted through their own software or &quot;Real&quot; but only through the Cali. Another strange design quirk is the fact that every time you change cards you have to remove the battery, then the Cali is reset to &quot;1/1/70&quot; and then you have to reset the date every time!! (Yes, you read right 1970!!) Even a $20 pager can do better than that. Their engineer must be on drugs. Although I liked the sound, I took the unit back to Best Buy the next day. If all you need is 256MB and no expansion, then this unit is OK. But if you need expansion don't waste your money.The Good:1. Good sound.2. Good battery life.3. Simple menu navigation.The Bad:1. Horrible software design.2. No support for standard MP3.3. Cannot use external card reader writer.4. Memory reset every time you change SD/MMC card.5. Flimsy battery door.6. Cards written by the Cali useless for any other player or any PC.7. No color choice, you are stuck with the diarrhea green color.8. Must re-program date/time every time you change cards.
TV set ran okay for 13 months with minimum usage and the lamp burned, which cost about $300 to replace. Toshiba advertised that its lamp would last over 8500 hours, what a liar. Google Toshiba DLP lamp problem, you will find it is a very common known issue for Toshiba TVs. $300/year for lamps is too expensive. DO NOT buy Toshiba.
I notice this machine has a '64MB dedicated video memory' card,and everything else is great,except the 'DVD ROM' speed. This machine operates at '2X DVD ROM',which is way to slow,that probably accounts for the bad performance with 'high-end software'. '8X DVD ROM' speed should always be the minimal,'16X DVD ROM' speed being your fastest. Ideal minimal set-up: P4 2.6 w/400 MHz FSB,512MB RAM Memory,ATI Radeon 64MB(dedicated video memory),8X DVD ROM,'Windows XP Home Edition'. This is the bare minimum to operate 'high-end software'. Oh yes,remember to stay away from 'Shared(Integrated) video memory' cards,they come in both 'ATI Radeon' and 'G-Force'. The problem with 'shared' is they 'crash' your computer after 2 minutes,whether your playing a 'DVD movie' or 'high-end software',no problems with 'Dedicated(Allocated) video memory',runs like the 'Energizer Bunny',keeps on going. Another thing is to remain at '512MB Ram memory',if your 'RAM Memory' is higher or lower than '512MB RAM Memory',your computer will 'crash' after 2 minutes! This goes for any brand of computer you buy,buyer,beware!
This product exceeded my expectations. I was afraid it would be too big for the small TV I wanted to mount but it was not. In fact this mount is quite compact. Very high quality construction and finish. All hardware of fine quality and packaged nicely as well. I bought this to mount a small Panasonic LCD TV on the side of a kitchen cabinet. It was perfect for that. The ONLY issue I had were that the screws to attach the mount to the TV were too long.
I have had these headphones for about a month or two at tops and i listen to mostly techno and recently i have had a very annoying noise in my ear from to much bass THESE ARE NOT FOR HARDCORE TECHNO PEOPLE
This bag is a lifesaver, it holds all your stuff and even extra stuff you might think you need. It does get heavy but that's because I have it so loaded down. It is very good to have in your vehicle then transfer your stuff to a smaller unit when taking photos.
I found the product to be easy to use and for the price a very good bargain.
I sent my wife out to local department stores to pick me up a DVI-D to HDMI cable for my Comcast Explorer 8000 HD. She called me enraged because she couldn't find one under $50. I checked Amazon and saw this cable.For $40 less.On top of this, as other reviewers mentioned, this is a digital cable. Either it works or it doesn't, there is no gray area. And yes, the cable works beautifully.The one con: the DVI-D plug uses metal that is a bit too soft, so it is easy to bend the pins. Also, the shield that goes around the pins is so thin that it may not fit when you try to plug it into the socket. All you have to do is use a pair of pliers and shape it, it is soft metal and you won't compromise the plug. Once inserted, it will take the right shape.For less than $14, I am thrilled, and Comcast HD looks awesome.
I tried this drive on two different computers using two different USB cables but neither computer would detect it. I finally called Western Digital and they advised me to plug it directly into a wall outlet, not a power bar. I did, and it worked, but in my case it was a fatal flaw as the only wall outlet in my work area is buried behind a heavy desk, and both receptacles are already in use. I can't understand how it could even make a difference whether it's plugged into the wall or a power bar, but apparently it does since WD said it's a known problem. This seems like a limiting factor on the drive's versatility and portability, and I also worry about how reliable it will be if it's so sensitive to such a basic detail as the type of power outlet.
I love this for my Kindle. it is a wonderful tool when playing games or typing on the touch screen.
This met my needs and the price was right. I would have pictured it as smaller, but then it wouldn't have held all my cds!
it sounds great im just wondering y it did not already have 5 stars! di u think it would be great 4 my 12 year old?
its a memory card, works great. If you need a micro card this works both as micro and standard size with the adapter
I purchased 2 of the USB to Serial Adapter cables and it never works. You able to see that there is a Comm port in the device manager but when you try to link with the device has no communication. I tried in different computers still doesn't work. It was a waist of money. Not even worth to sent it back because I had to pay for the shipment. I end up buying another USB to serial cable in a store instead of online. Don't buy this product.
this is the best shower radio we have ever had, we have it mounted outside of the shower on the wall where it can still be reached if needed and the sound is still great, so far reception has been fine too. this radio is flexible in it's use and can easily be taken from the wall mount and go along on vacations if you wanted. i have been so happy with this purchase that i bought a couple more for family members, because i think they will enjoy it that much!
Great product and makes using the labtop in the chair, bed, etc. much easier. I highly recommed this product. Good job iLap!
Not much to say. It's a simple, cost effective device that I used satisfactorily to get optical audio out of my Mac Mini. It was essential, and worked fine.
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.
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.
Bought this 500GB drive back in 2005-06. It failed after about 2 years using it sparingly. Problems started when it sometimes would not mount in Windows & would get the red light of doom. Was able to remove the Western Digital SATA hard drive & place it in a USB SATA external enclosure but lost all data. Was able to reformat & the drive is working fine, so the problem must have been the Acomdata enclosure interface board. Bad experience has made me avoid any Acomdata products. I do have a 80GB external Accomdata USB 2.0/firewire drive from about 2004 still plugging along fine, so this particular model must have been bad.
I have used this switch to connect my universal iPod dock and my Wii the my Harman/Kardon receiver's second component input. It has worked flawlessly since day one and there is no loss of video quality at all. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone needing to add up to 3 extra component video+audio connections to their home theater or stereo amp set up.
The Player works great! We received it on Christmas eve in spite of the late order and couldn't be more happy with the product and the service!!!
The price is great and the typing feel is excellent. The only downside is that the keys are so flat that it can be hard to feel them without looking. An example of this is when I want to do a Ctrl + to make text bigger on my web browser (using the right Ctrl key and the + sign on the numpad). Other than that, it's an awesome keyboard!
Very noisy. Poor build quality. Door misaligned. Despite spending days with customer service and buying more software at their suggestion burner would never work. Tried it on three different Mac computers with no luck. Still waiting on Sony to fix it or replace it.
I picked this up with the sport case, since my ipod has been hijacked by my 4 year olds playlists, and bedtime song lists and so on, and I wanted something less fragile than the ipod's hard drive to take to the gym and walks. We already have a few ipods, so its a no brainer to pick this one, since you can use the same playlists etc...CON: my 6 month old HP has a funky well shaped depression on which the front USB ports were inset, so I couldn't insert the IPOD shuffle straight in and had to pick up a powered USB 2.0 hub to be able to connect it.I ripped most of our CDs in apple lossless format, and the nice thing about this shuffle, is that I can downconvert automatically to 128 bit to fit more songs into the shuffle, so that it works out to hold quite as many of the songs I want as I could on my ipod (given that I have to have raffi and pooh bear, and beethoven on hand for my son on my regular ipod as well, and lossless format worked out to upto half a gig per CD) Saves me from converting whole playlists to MP3 and then loading them etc...This(setting yes to downconvert to 128) does mean slow transfer time, so maybe load it up last thing at night. Sport case is a good buy. no display is one less thing to get broken/scratched up etc...Have owned various RIOs/archos etc in the past, and I'm hooked on the simplicity of the ipod, and now the shuffle's interface.
I have had several digital cameras, including the Nikon 8700, I feel that digital is still got a way to go, they are wonderful, yet can be very tiring, printing gobs of prints for friends and family is tiring , tedious and expensive.The cameras unless using some exotic means still cannot focus well in low light, also dont like taking pictures at a place and the whole world standing over my shoulder.Soooo, happily back to film with the N80 and a Nikon 28-100 Nikon that I bought in a kit.Its so great to be back in film, now I can get some control back.As far as the N 80, it really is beautiful done and highly intuitive to use, well made, features are wonderful, a joy to own and use. I made the right move, know that now, shot a few roles of Kodak Color 200, results were so good, if I still want to get lazy, can have the photo processor put the shots on a disc, havnt done it yet, enjoying the prints too much, think I,ll run out and get some Echtekchrome. Photography is an important component for me in my life, the N80 is bringing it all back in a slick very competent manner and I completely enjoy it.
Super flexability in very little space !! 2 or 3 normal lenses all in one -- best buy I've seen in long time !
This is a great low costing backup battery that works as good as the original battery....Works Great in my Samsung NV3...
Purchased the T.V. a month ago. I am very picky when it comes to picture clarity. Let me say i have no complaints with this T.V. works perfectly with my PS3. I would recommend this T.V. to anyone.
Flashed with Tomato, it runs like a champ. No sags in the signal, very reliable and stable. Highly recommended. I wish it was Gigabit capable.
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 hate to sound like a Logitech fan boy (again), but most of their products are in the upper levels of quality. And this simple, inexpensive usb keyboardis no exception. It does exactly what it needs to do, and does it well. Plus a few simple extras (Volume/Mute controls, plus another 4 customizable buttons).I got myself two, one for home and the office. Solid piece of equipment, for such a minor price.
I didn't think I really needed an extra battery pack. But, If found with an 8GB memory chip, I take more videos, and like to review my pictures often. So, last weekend half way through the air show with the Thunderbirds about to perform, I was very glad I had the extra battery with me.
A decent home computer but I don't see how Apple can justify this price. It should sell for 50% of what they are asking. Outside of the LCD and DVD writer this system doesn't cost much more to make than a good microwave oven. Those two add-ons cost about 3x the rest of the machine. The end result should cost under a grand.What do you get for this premium price?G4 1GHz - Fast enough for most people but at best equal to a 1.6GHz Celeron or Athlon 1600+ (found only in bargain PCs these days). This is not a high performance CPU and should be sold in a value priced system.256MB SDRAM - Cheap, slow, and way out of date. Apple is the only company still using this stuff. Memory 2-4x faster has been selling for over two years now.CD-RW: 24x (read), 4x (write), 8x (rewrite) - A 4x write 24x read? This is ancient stuff. The cheapest PC on the market today has a 48x read and 40x write. This is embarrassing.nVIDIA GeForce4 MX Graphics Card - not bad, but very out of date. Still most low end sub $500 PCs come with the same thing. Oh, this isn't a low-end PC is it? So don't plan on playing newer games till you upgrade... oh you can't can you?The good points are a DVD writer and a Hon Hai 17" Flat screen LCD. It's no match for a Sony LCD, but then it cost a lot less.By the way, Hon Hai is the actual manufacture of this for Apple and they did a decent job with the build quality. Hon Hai was known for makings things like cables, and as a low-end PC OEM but Apple was their big break. Hon Hai makes mostly low cost PCs for Compaq and Dell. Apple just marks their stuff up more because some people prefer to pay more.
I thought this was the greatest portable external hard drive ever made. It worked flawlessly and reliably...until the warranty expired. In fact the hard drive expired three days after the warranty did. Nice.Seagate has a great reputation, but I also had Seagate internal drive, which broke on me in about two years. This external one only lasted one year.I'm getting Maxtors for now on. I never had problems with them.
This antenna really does the job. It improves daytime reception and makes nighttime reception even clearer. It makes some of the distant nighttime stations sound like they're just 10 miles away. Great job!
I am not giving this one star because the SurgeMaster did not work. I'm rating it this way because you can't use it in every outlet. If has extra prongs, and if there is an on-off switch next to the outlet (like in some kitchens) you will not be able to use this surge protector. It would have been beneficial if this information had been provided in the section details about the item. Make sure you look at the picture of the back of this item (something I didn't do). I paid $8 + change for the item. When I returned it, I received $3.00 back (the rest was taken by UPS shipping, which was REQUIRED. What a rip-off.
Does not work, and if it works it is only a few minutes, I returned it, cost of over $16.00. I never got my money back, I was just out. Only product I ever bought, were I got ripped of. Do not buy.The radio stinks
I consider Verbatim to be the most reliable brand of writeable dvds. Of the hundreds of burns I have done, I have never had a burn fail that appeared to be due to a bad disk. There is probably the occasional bad disk, but certainly no more than 1 in 100, and I believe far less.The lightscribe images are the best quality of any brand of disk I've used, though I've only used lightscribe with 2 or 3 brands.This is the brand I recommend when anyone asks for my advice.
The Navman 550 is an excellent transportable GPS product that is easy to program and easy to operate. Its precise voice instructions in addition to its easily read and understood graphics make it a joy to use.
I didn't use the product. I bought it as a gift for my daughter-in-law. She had an old one that bit the dust and needed a new one. You can't find these with the deep lids very easy. She loves the product.
While the print quality of this device is remarkably good, especially for high quality color documents and photographs, and the capability to copy, scan, and fax with one easy-to-use printer is wonderful, this thing goes through ink SO FAST. I have never seen a printer go through ink as fast as this thing does. I feel like I am *constantly* watching the ink levels and worrying about whether I have enough ink. My company paid for the printer and I buy the ink with the company credit card, but I feel really guilty about being forced to go back to Officemax every week or two just to buy more ink, when the cartridges run about $12 each. That's $48 every time I have to replace ink, which at this rate has been about once every 2-3 weeks AT BEST. I have had this printer since June, and I bet I have spent well over $350 on ink so far. And I am really not printing much in the way of photos! I mostly use it for printing simple color documents that do not have much in the way of graphics. If the company wasn't paying for the ink for this, I would immediately sell the printer on eBay and buy a different one, or go back to using my Canon Pixma printer. The only reason I continue to use this one is that it is company-purchased and I need the scanning/copying and faxing abilities. If I just wanted a printer, I would go back to using the Canon Pixma without hesitation. This thing uses way, way, way too much ink and uses it way, way, way too fast. If you have an unlimited budget and don't mind having a closet full of replacement ink cartridges on hand, ready to go, then this is a good printer. If, however, you don't want to spend a fortune on ink then don't buy this device. The ink is just too expensive and needs to be replaced WAY too frequently.
it can hold enough songs to have most of your're favorite songs and some new bands that you want to try out. I recomend you buy it becuase if you feel like just listening you can.
The SanDisk SDDR-80 has served me well. Never a glitch. I would like to buy another as it was a good product at a good price. Luckily I bought two and keep the second one in the package. I do documentary work and it has been through some rugged trials. It has been to Inner Mongolia twice since last November. Tens of thousands of down loaded files and never one corrupted file. Maybe I've had extremely good luck, but it has served me well. Even the guys who download with USB are amazed at the speed of this thing. I called SanDisk customer support, today, and was told that it is officially out of production and that SanDisk will no longer make any Firewire Card Readers.
I've had my canon i-9900 for a number of years now and have been thrilled by its quality and durability. Last time I was buying a set of ink tanks for the printer, I thought I'd give refurbished tanks a try and save a whole pile of money. Not worth it, no matter how appealing 6 tanks for $10 sounds. The first refurbished tank I put in worked fine for about two prints (after making a bit of a mess on the tank carriage when I put it in), then stopped delivering ink into the wick (white cotton swab part of the tank). My printer didn't know there was anything wrong because it still detected ink in the tank (which there was plenty of). I had to put my finger on the top air hole of the tank and squeeze to get any ink into the wick. Upon further cleaning and inspection, I found that a lot of ink had leaked out of the refurbished tank and into my printer, which was leaving streaks on the back of my pages. Several hours of cleaning later, I was back up and running, with the other unopened refurbished tanks in the trash where they belonged, and canon ink in my printer. No trouble since.
So glad I purchased this product. No more clutter or picking the fool thing up off the floor. Has the power I wanted and is of great quality.
As mentioned by some of the other reviewers, this unit has problems with transferring shows recorded on its hard drive to DVD. It worked fine at first, but within about 10-15 uses it started having problem: it would not recognize discs it had just made (error message of "Check disc - it may be damaged), or it gave other error messages during the recording process. It seems to have an especially hard time with DVD-R discs, although it is stated to be compatible with them. After about a year of use the DVD recording function is essentially un-usable. The hard drive recording has worked well, though, and is somewhat user friendly after some practice.
Only had it for a couple weeks now, but it's picked up every cop I've seen so far.Windshield mount seems a little flimsy, hasn't fallen off yet though.
No problems. Plugged it into one of my USB ports and instantly have a DB-9 serial port. Construction seems very tough. I think it will last forever!
I have used it and seems to be very good. my projector was new and this is the first time I had to buy a new lamp.
This is a great and cheaper alternative to the 2GB iPod Nano. I like the fact that it is expandable using Micro SD cards and has voice recording capabilities. The unit is also easy to use, I figured out most of the functions in an hour (hint: get familiar with the menu options and visit Sandisk's site for some videos on using this unit). The unit's functions are accessable with one hand after you are familiar with them. Tip: To turn off the Sansa, press MENU once and then press and hold MENU for 2 secondsYou can use the supplied software to put your music on it but I found using Windows Media Player 11 is the easiest way to do so. I have not used Rhapsody to buy and upload any music to my Sansa yet.Sound quality is excellant using the supplied earbuds, I had slightly mixed results with the sound quality using my car's cassette deck (the songs ripped at higher bit rates sounded better).I am hoping that Sandisk (and others) develope a more complete set of accessories for this unit like a docking unit and a case.
The best part is this iPod has been compatible with my Bose SoundDock from my 20GB classic. I like that there was no need to buy new one for this one. And the storage amount is incredible. Also, has been great for traveling with my 7 year son on the plane, where he watched shows we download from iTunes.
Purchased the Rino 655t & this showed up as an add-on Item to purchase. The case is to short for the Rino 655t & does not zip all the way closed! It is a nice case but just does not work for my Item. It should not be advertised as such!
I am not exactly sure how I feel about these yet. I like Koss because they are sturdy and my first pair lasted for maybe 7 years. When those broke, I replaced them with the exact same style, the only difference being the plug was straight and not L shaped like my first ones. This new pair lasted 4 months. The wiring in the plug started to pull out at about 2 monthes. So I decided to replace them. I chose the UR18 because the picture showed an L shaped plug and the description specifically said L shaped plug. They arrived today and they ended up having a straight plug. If I had known they were going have a straight plug, I would have saved myself $10 and gotten another pair of UR10. So I will have to see if these will last any longer.Otherwise, they seem to be a decent pair of headphones. The sound quality is different than the UR 10, but I'm not too picky
My friend showed me a pair of Japanese binoculars he had purchased years ago. They were called "Jason" and I had never seen anything like them. No matter what you looked at, everything was always in focus! In fact, there was NO focus dial at all! I had to have a pair & he said he would see if he could find out were I could get them. He did some research & found that Bushnell was now making them under the name Perma Focus. He found a pair online for $79.00. I knew Amazon sold Bushnell products so I checked & sure enough, there they were! Only instead of $79.00 they were $39.00.What a bargain!I just can't help but wonder why ALL Binoculars aren't made this way...Even if you rarely have any need or use for a pair of Binoculars (like me) it's worth fourty bucks to have these! You WON'T be dissapointed!
Just bought this to do weddings and graduations. Sold 17-85 IS and 17-40 L and 28-135 IS. Realizing, with 40D, I am not going back to full frame ie 5D or EOS 3 film camera. Loved full frame lenses, esp 17-40, but get same color saturation and clarity w/17-55. Right up there with old 20-35 2.8L film lens. Difference is I'm not shooting velvia anymore, so I can get great shots at very low light -- great for church weddings and receptions.
This little gadget looked great. It had all the features I wanted. But those good looks were only on paper. I use these big flash drives to carry document files and music, as well as record lectures and discussions. Of the 5 computers I use regularly, this drive was only recognized by one of them. I had to send it back as unusable and got the GlorEE 1gb drive instead (at half the cost). These drives are made in Germany, so when I emailed the service department for assistance in getting it to work with my other 4 computers, it took 2 weeks to get a response and then it was in German. Not helpful at all. So, save the bucks and get the less expensive model, which has all the same features, but is a shade bigger and uses a AA battery instead of a AAA.
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.
Thanks to the reviews posted here, I bought this microphone. It's awesome and I highly recommend it to other Amazon electronics consumers - especially at this price.In addition to the sleek look-and-feel, feather-light design, on-off illuminated button (so you can keep it plugged in but not active or use as mute button while recording - see Customer Images), its best feature is the 8-foot long cord which allows amazing flexibility and range despite being anchored via the USB port to your computer. For me, that one simple design component speaks "volumes" about the overall design quality of this product.This microphone is recommended for voice - not music - recording. But I found the music playback perfectly acceptable, especially as a background track.The installation is as easy as plugging it into your USB port. Software is freely available via download.com and then by searching for EXPStudio Audio Editor Free 3.93, which features multiple track capabilities (background music with voice-over). Using your computer, the software and this microphone, you definitely can create your own in-house recording studio.
Great cleaning stuff for LCDs i got a samsung Ln52a860 and this stuff is great I also use it for m HP w2408h widescreen monitor and also for my 15.4in notebook computer good stuff wont streak thanks monster and thank you Amazon
No issues to speak of. The issue I found most confusing was the several different security software programs. One is free and one is a trial. Little information on how to set the security up without using the trial software.Overall, I would say a good product at a good price.
Great high definition details for my shoreline locations. shows marinas, gas, buoys, etc much better than the standard installed maps on my marine GPS. Free software updates (after 1-year at least) from GARMIN. What can I say. I own several GARMIN products and to date, they have been very satisfying. Maps are current and units get better and better every year.
There are definitely fancier hubs out there, but what this Targus hub perhaps lacks in beauty, it certainly makes up for in performance. I've found it to work without issue. Good product.
I expected these to be of the same quality as the bags that came with theFellowes MS-460Ci 100% Jam Proof Micro-Cut Shredder (32406).They were not. Their quality is cheap, poor durability, and the rip way too easily.I'm going to return these.DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
I ordered an SD card holder for my wallet that holds three of these. Include the one in my phone and I can carry around almost 16GB of tunes. Equivalent of 2 IPhones or almost as much as one 20GB mp3 player.Edit: The 6GB card is out now (9/07) ASIN:B000VUPUOUSandisk 6GB MicroSDHC (MicroSD High Capacity) Memory Card w/ MicroMate Reader (SDSDQ-6144-E11M, Retail Package)and the 8GB card should be here soon.Edit: 8GB card now (Feb 08)A couple minor problems -1) as the first reviewer mentioned - it did get stuck in my phone at first (T-Mobile Wing). But it pops right out now that I have pulled it 6 or 7 times. Whatever made it stick has worn down a bit so there is now no problem.2) I did not realize I needed an SDHC compliant card reader in order to use this card efficiently. So, I had to load mp3s on my card by connecting it through my phone - a pretty slow process. The card reader to get (so far) is the SanDisk MicroMate Reader (for SD cards) for under a twenty bill.But all the storage is great for people like me - addicted to music!
Update: After 3 months, the left headphone doesn't work properly. I have to fiddle with the cord and hold it just right in order to hear anything out of that one. But it is still going. I assume it will hang on for at least another month.The ideal person for these headphones is someone with a low budget who wants improved sound quality in noisy environments over what is available with regular headphones, but wants something better than dollar store foam covered earbuds that don't last. Also good for people who are used to iPod headphones that fall out of the ears.(For afficionados of cheap electronics, these headphones go very well with the Sylvania $12, 2 gb MP3 player -Sylvania 2 GB Clip MP3 Player (Black))Here are some highlights for these earbuds:-Sound isolation: The audio is directed into your ear, so no sound is lost, but you'll still hear background noise. I prefer this because I am wearing them out and about, and want to be alerted in case of emergency.-Comfort: Most inexpensive earbuds give me headaches, so I was pleasantly surprised by these. I can wear them for hours and not have any problem. The covers are soft and do not slip off.-Durability: I tend to break headphones really easily, so I was expecting to have to replace these pretty soon. But I haven't had any problems whatsoever, even without a carrying case. I keep them in my pocket when not in use, and am careful not to let them get tangled up or chewed on by the cat. So far, no regular wear and tear has damaged them, which is unusual.-Ability to stay in ears: Even when my MP3 player has fallen out of my pocket or off what it has been clipped to, the earbuds stay in. The player can dangle in the air, and the earbuds still stay in. They have never fallen out. Occasionally I have accidentally yanked one of them out, which was painful, but this is something I do very rarely.-Cleanliness: These stay pretty clean. The covers are easy to take off for cleaning, and easy to put back on.
Got this product before 4 july , so I have used it over holiday travel. Only one good things1. Works with songs in folder, outside folder even when the usb have other filesLots of shortcomings:Additional to other reviews, biggest short coming(They all are true and quite frustating, when we actually use the product)It does not transmit in stereo, so playback quality is much like playing a 1950's radio at best.I have VR3 one earlier, that was much better.
Bought these headphones because my fiancee recommended them. They're great headphones, really loud and the bass is unbelievable. I'm definitely going to buy them for friends as a present.
Switched over to a wireless desktop last month and it works great for our computer use (we're not gamers, or require minute precision). Easy to set up and the reception is great (receiver is located in a closet about 10 feet away). And the keyboard works all the way down the hall (though I don't know why you'd need it there). Fast keys on the keyboard are nice features. Contour mouse has a great feel.
This particular model is great. Right now I have three, one as an access point and two as clients for XBOX and HTPC. If I ever need another client Ill buy this model for sure. Search for WGT624 Configuration Manager.
fantastic product at a great price. Can't beat Amazon and this works perfectly for our home office.
First off, I got this printer for around half off because a friend of mine was ordering a Canon 40D, so we made it a combo purchase.The goal I was trying to achieve, in order to make the purchase worthwile, was at least the same quality of photos as I was getting from some of the on-line photo developing places.This printer has actually surpassed my expectations! I'm getting better prints than before, not paying shipping, and getting immediate feedback to help me make adjustments.Downsides include playing with different printer settings, different papers and wasting a bunch of ink figuring things out.The best paper I've found so far is the Canon Photo Plus semi-gloss. I haven't really liked the fine-art papers much, though they might be good for black and white prints.
The Play Station recognized it immediately. Very good quality and the signal to the new LCD screen is superb.
Everything was great with the purchase and device. Yes I would suggest this purchase to anyone. This was a great addon to my canoe.
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....
These work wonderful I bought mine Dec. 2010 now it's Aug. 2011 and i only used 5 out of 10. I'm a DJ so I use them to make practice mixes and lots of other stuff, use them everyday so 1 last about 2 months before they don't work anymore. I have a Sony RCD-W500 CD Recorder 5+1. I also used in my previous recorder it was a Philips, forget the model number but Sony is better.
With an upscaling DVD player and a Comcast cable box with an HDMI port I was stuck with 2 HDMI outputs but only 1 input on my HD TV. Local Best Buy guy reccommended 1 HDMI for DVD and "the best component cable you can afford" for the cable box. I wanted to have the best possible connection for my setup, and that means HDMI, so I did a search online and found the Gefen Switcher. It does everything it promises plus comes with 2 HDMI cables. One pleasant surprise was it's very small size. It easily fits slightly behind and under my TV so that the remote can see it yet it is unobtrusive. Very easy to set up and use.
Most of the reviews on here are spot on, so I'll just go with what doesn't work that well and what I found to be a con to this camera.And that is mainly that it's hard to pick up light while retaining image quality in darker places regardless of what settings are used. Also, I'm disappointed by the lack of external microphone jack, and, from what I've seen, the sound quality isn't of the highest quality.In the end, I'll probably just use this for filming music videos.I'd recommend this camera to those relatively new to film and just need something to get started out with that is of reasonable price. I got mine for $320.
My first GPS but I love it. Used it throughout New Zealand and Australia. Nice and rugged for hiking and horseback riding. Used it mostly for driving. Not fancy like the one's intended for cars but does the job.
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.
These are perfect DVD storage containers. I use them to supplement the storage in my 2 Vaultz CD cabinets. Very inexpensive and can be disassembled flat if necessary. Strong when assembled and convenienent removable lid. Defninitely recommend to anyone.
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 quality of these has worsened significantly in the past year. I've opened up quite a few and found them pushing out only 1.2v or less which can over expose your images. My suggestion to the new classic camera user is to buy one of these, use it if you can, and then use a hammer to knock the dead cell out of the the o-ring it's encased in. You can then slip a really cheap 675 zinc air battery in it which is 1.35v. You can get 60 of them for $15 on Amazon so do the math.
This is an extremely cool device. It is very well made and operates smoothly, clearly a high quality tool. Unfortunately it was not compatible with my system and caused the system to freeze when I used it with PSCS3. I am running 10.4.11 on a Mac dual 1.25 Ghz with 2 GB RAM and a Wacom Intuos 2 as my primary UI for graphics work. I was so impressed with the build quality of the SpaceNavigator that I really tried to justify keeping it, even if I just used it for Google Earth which really rocks with this thing. But, I had to literally force myself to return it.
Expensive, bad support. Good idea, bad execution. Beware, hardware only support MPEG1/2, other format are transcoded first. There is other product out there cost less and support MPEG4 hardware decode.Overall, I think the frontend of the server and the box are low quality work. Using Linux but unwilling to deliver the code base. FF/RW doesn't even work properly on most movie.Server side keep sending out discovery packet non stop (kind of like a low yield packet storm) but the player still from time to time lost connection.Last thing, the case design is horrible, cheap plastic. Remote is bulky, uncomfortable to use, and feel cheap (imagine a HP calc with a $5 calc).If I were you, I will try other products in the market or wait a little while longer. Huappauge MediaMVP is more configurable in terms of the front end (but you have to do manual transcoding if it is not MPEG1/2, but peoples are working on replacing the server).I personally use Sony RoomLink, which I think is better except it requires Sony GigaPocket (only come with Sony computer). But Sony hardware which is expensive, so I brought one of this PrismIQ box. What a bad mistake.I am currently looking forward to hookup my Huappauge MediaMVP, which the case design is not that nice either. But still 10 times better than PrismIQ. The remote is more a normal design, with my not so bad experience with Hauppauge PVR250 card, I have some hope for the MediaMVP.
I was initally skeptical about this item because of how inexpensive it was, but when it arrived today I was so thrilled to find that it works perfectly. It is made well and works flawlessly with my iPod Photo (4th Gen). I am surprised to hear that anyone has had difficulties with this product. I will also add that it will also fast forward (and reverse), and not just skip to the next track (and back one). Also, it can be used to play photos on an iPod phot, for those of you who'd want that feature. I highly recommend this item.
This case is the perfect size to store just the camera in your purse. I also has a belt clip for my husband. I looked everywhere for this color and found it on Amazon. Shipping was quick and the price was so much less that getting it from Olympus. I am evry satisfied with my purchase!
Works perfectly well as a conventional HDMI cable on the appleTV. Have not tested on other devices. Not sure if it supports 3D or other advanced HDMI features.
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 also purchased an external antenna for this device, and the antenna appears essentially useless. I'd buy the Midland weather radio again, though, because it gives me time to get the kids to the basement. I don't think it's a flaw to also be warned about floods, severe thunderstorms, etc. as long as I'm only alerted to stuff in my local area.
I found this at a local Circuity City. While it technically performs as described, I have found it difficult to maintain a drive mapped to it. Once a drive unmaps itself. It's very difficult to remap. (read: impossible)The performance is a bit slow, but I have never had an issue with the physical device. The issue has always been connecting to it via the special NetGear software that you need to run from your computer.
I PURCHASE A CAMBRIDGE 740 CD FROM AMAZON.COM CHRISTMAS 2005.THE UNIT STARTED SCRATCHING CD'S IMMEDIATELY - MUSIC 'SKIPS' AFTER CD'S ARE SCRATCHED. PATHETIC DESIGN FOR SUCH A HIGH PRICED UNIT AND I'M SURPRISED AMAZON HASN'T PULLED THE PRODUCT FROM INVENTORY.I SENT THE ORIGINAL BACK TO CAMBRIDGE - A MONTHLONG WAIT AND A $40.00 UPS BILL - THEY SENT ANOTHER 'NEW' UNIT WITH A DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBER AND SENT A NOTE THAT THE TECHNICIAN FOUND TWO CD'S PLACED IN THE OLD PLAYER. SORRY NO SUCH THING HAPPENED - SAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEW UNIT - IT SCRATCHES CD'S. THEY HAVE A DEFECTIVE CD PLAYER FROM THEIR FACTORY AND HAVE DECIDED NOT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN. IT WILL SCRATCH YOUR CD'S.CHECK OTHER REVIEWS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BEFORE PURCHASING CAMBRIDGE 740 CD.UPDATE 4/02/06 - AMAZON.COM WILL NOT REFUND YOUR MONEY ON THIS UNIT PAST 30 DAYS - CAMBRIDGE IS SENDING A THIRD 'NEW' UNIT TO ME.THEY DID PAY SHIPPING($40)THIS TIME. I WILL UPDATE THIS REVIEW WHEN THE THIRD UNIT ARRIVES.
The setup is simple. Some negative reviews were mostly from failed Sky Align procedure which I think is due to not doing it correctly. For me, I got it work right out the box:1. Assemble the hand control on a fully extended Tripod. I put it on my backyard grass and make sure it leveled ( I didn't even use the level bubble as my grass is rather even). then assemble the tube.2. Enter the location. I use the GPS coordinates from my Smartphone. enter the date,time. Make sure you enter new date, time every time you bring the scope out as it doesn't have an internal clock (it only remembers the last saved Date and time that you used the scope). It does remember the location so no need to re-enter this.3. I choose SkyAlign (3 star Method) and don't have any problem with it. Make sure you choose 3 bright stars (or planets) as far apart as possible and not all from a region of the sky. For example, 3 stars from the winter triangle are too close. I think this is a common mistake that leads to Failed Alignment.Then you're ready to go. Select an object and press Enter, the motorized scope moves the object. It may not be centered in the eyepiece but in the view. Use the directional buttons (change to middle slew rate about 5 0r 6) to center it. the Scope will continue to track the object and keep it centered.I've been watching the sky for a while with a 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain on a Manfrotto tripod. Even though I know the sky well enough to direct my scope correctly to sky objects (Jupiter, Saturn, etc), tracking a planet (Jupiter for example) by manually re-positioning the tripod is a pain because Jupiter goes out of view every 10-15 seconds (because the Earth turns) on hi power view. So this Nexstar is awesome that its motor keeps tracking the object automatically to keep the object centered in the eyepiece. And it tracks very well. One time I went inside the house for 20-30 minutes and came back to see that the object is still exactly centered in the eyepiece. The tracking rate is really accurately in sync with earth rotation rate.I have had it for a few days, have seen Jupiter, saturn, mars, venus, several nebulas, galaxies, star clusters. I have also a 12.5mm eyepiece and 2x Barlow to reach a magnification of (2000/12.5)x2=320. 300x is usually the sky limit even though an 8 inch scope has a theoretical limit of 8x(50 to 60)=400x to 480x.In summary, a great telescope. Motorized scope is quite useful even if you know the sky well, at least for the automatic tracking of an object as stated above.
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.
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.
The box and the product shellcase were labeled DIR-450. In reality I received a DIR-451. I ended up sending it back after wasting much time trying to solve the problem. Quality control at this company is very poor and the technical help isn't much better. This product deserves no rating in my opinion. Don't buy it.
I just received the CW-300 and we already have an I-Pod so all of our songs are on I-Tunes, however we run a PC (Windows XP)....DOES ANYONE KNOW...how to download to the I-Audio....from I-Tunes.....HELP!!..I like the product but need to figure out how to use it!!!....Thanks, CG
The short and sweet: This TV has a beautiful picture and excellent sound. HDTV off the air looks amazing! I was pleasantly surprised by how good a picture I can get with a simple antenna, it's fantastic. Your DVDs will also look great on this set. I use the component video inputs but plan to use the HDMI as soon as I get an upconverting DVD player (which is a good idea, I borrowed a friend's and the picture is better using the HDMI inputs).It took a little while for my eyes to adjust to this screen, for a week or two I was getting headaches, but I think that's because it was so much bigger than my old TV that my eyes weren't accustomed to moving across such a big screen. More distance would have helped, but I have adapted anyway.There are a few things you might like to know:1. The remote control is nicely laid out and easy to hold and use. However, they placed the infra-red receiver below the screen, just a few inches above the table surface where it is most likely to be obstructed by objects (such as a center channel speaker or stereo components). This is a silly design, they should have put it above the screen where it's less likely to be blocked. As such, it's fairly picky. I have to reach my arm up and point the remote down at the bottom of the screen to get it to work. Most of my other remote controls are much less finicky.2. The menu, though it has apparently won some obscure award, is a little strange. Rather than moving the selection up and down, it moves the list up and down, resulting in a slightly counter-intuitive behavior. Not a really difficult adaptation though, especially since once you have it set up it's rarely used.3. The input selector works quite slowly. It takes a couple seconds to increment each step through the choices, which can be frustrating when I'm in a hurry.4. There's no shiny trim on this TV so reflections are not a problem. Plus, there's no ugly silver plastic on this TV anywhere. Thank goodness they stopped that nonsense. Plus, this product is shaped like a TV not a space ship. IMO, a $1000+ television should not look like it was made by Fisher-Price. This one is elegant and classy looking, with a simple rectangular base--free of trendy shaped surfaces common to other models. It would look sharp in just about any environment.5. Now that the silly BlueRay/HD-DVD war is over, there's a little part of me that wishes I had gotten the 1080 version of this TV. I don't plan to buy High Def DVDs any time soon, but now that there's only one format then the chances have improved quite a bit. I figured it would take at least another year before that debate was settled, but I was wrong. This is perhaps the only regret I have about my purchase, though I didn't really have the money for the 1080 model either, so I'm still fine with it.* An important note about video cables. I am an electrical engineer and have twenty years experience working with communications systems of all kinds including radio stations, recording studios, cable tv and video systems, so you can trust my advice over the pipsqueak at the store:Fancy premium cables and power conditioners are a COMPLETE HOAX. Do not fall prey to claims that your picture will look better or audio will sound better if you buy a $100 cable or some 'clean power' accessory. That cash would be WAY better spent on upgrading the equipment instead. Go on ebay or Amazon and buy cheap cables from a reputable brand (so that they'll at least be quality construction). You should not pay more than $15 for a 6' HDMI or component video cable. A standard surge suppressor is all you need to protect your equipment. And speaker cable larger than 12 ga is overkill in lengths under 100 feet. Your amplifier is not capable of generating enough current for larger wire to make a difference. Stores push exotic versions of these items aggressively because there's more profit in a $100 cable than there is in a $2000 TV. Do yourself a favor and buy some movies or an upconverting DVD player instead.* A note about antennas: There's no such thing as an HD antenna. HD channels simply come in on UHF/VHF frequencies (and your TV transposes them to the decimal numbers like 2.1, 2.2, etc.) Therefore, all you need to receive HD signals is an antenna that has UHF and VHF capability, which includes most rabbit ears (look for a round loop or parallel elements oriented like a ladder) and multi-purpose roof antennas. Also, antenna amplifiers do not improve your picture unless you're using a splitter to share the antenna between multiple devices. If you are connecting the antenna directly to your input device and you're getting a fuzzy picture, amplifiers will only amplify the fuzz. Similar to listening on the radio--if you hear static, turning up the volume will only make the static louder, it will not improve reception. Spend your money on a bigger antenna instead.Good luck shopping, I highly recommend this TV. It's terriffic.
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.]
What can I say? They do exactly what they are suppose to. I highly recomend it!
I don't usually don't have problems with installing new hardware (I used to work in IT), yet this system is a mess. Software installation CD didn't come with it as the instructions indicated, creating software problems. Philips customer service simply tries to get you off the phone and have you call back to talk to somebody else. They've had me call back three times and now call another company. I've been working on this thing for 3 hours trying to set it up, and it still won't recognize standard MP3 files. I can't comment on whether the unit is any good, since I can't get it to store a single MP3.
Bought them for my 16 year old daughter. Wondered why she had to have "these" headphones. Headphones are headphones, right? NOT! These things ROCK! Great sound quality alone, but add the bass kick in and WOW, what a music experience. I'm a little scared they will break because they have so many hinges on them, but to thier credit, they have not. So I have to give them a solid 5 stars. Only real complaint was the manner they were packed. Unbelievable. Obviously so you can not get them out of a package in a store. But what about unpacking them at home? I literally almost broke them opening the package. Once I realized I had to use a utility knife, I almost cut the cord. Get a little less paranoid with the packing, and I will be 100% happy.
Out of a maximum of 5 points for each category:Price: 5(It's hard to sound isolating headphones for under $10, so $5 is a stealComfort: 3(the outer covering should be a cushion but it is a bit thin so the inner hard plastic cylinder can be felt through it. I might be a bit picky just because my old ear buds had a foam like cushion whereas the cushion in this coby is thin rubber and not nearly as soft in comparison)Quality of make: 4(they seem fairly strong, but the rubber ear cushions again are kind of thin.)Sound quality: 3.5Not the best you can get but for the price it is really good. The volume is loud but high frequncy sounds from synthesizers can be scratchy if its too loud and unclear.Overall, I bought 2 cuz the price is outstanding and it does block surrounding sound. and if you're not comparing the sound quality to other $30 - headphones then you would realize that its regular perhaps a bit better than regular.Oh and clean your ears out first or you'll get ear wax all over these thing with there white coverings lol!
I bought this remote for my Nikon D40 and despite reviews saying that it doesn't work well for portraits or from behind the camera, i have found it to work fine from all angles. It also has a very quick response time. Overall I am happy with it, and for the price it is definitely worth it.
The Diamond 56K PCI, SupraMax is superb. I was reading some other reviews and they were boasting connections at 41,333, so I went to my taskbar to check my connection speed, 49,333 baby. My brother's modem has failed him, so I told him that I would pick him up a decent one, and here I am, picking him up the same modem.
It's two black USB iPhone/iPod cables. They work with iPhone 4 and my car stereo so I am very happy.
I have only had my Easyshare P712 since Christmas, but I took some great pictures with it. I owned a previous Easyshare so had no trouble figuring it out. The image stabilization was worth spending a few extra dollars for. The 12x zoom is awesome. I got wonderful clear shots from some pretty fair distances while the grandkids were sledding. It has a very short recovery between flash pictures, much better than my previous DX6490. All in all I am a satisfied customer.
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.
I read the occasional concerns about this fire pit before ordering, but decided to take a chance. After using it for the first time, I am very pleased. Very sturdy and well constructed. I sanded it down for about 15 minutes with sandpaper and then sprayed it with High temp spray paint to avoid some of the flaking. I placed the sand in the bottom, along with some fire bricks for protection. As mentioned, the ring around the outside top of the pit doesn't meet securely at every point, but the ring is strong, nevertheless, and doesn't affect the functionality. It took no more than 10-15 minutes to put it together. After our clay chiminea crumbled apart, with admittedly no application of any preventative care, we expect this to last quite a while longer. I'm mildly concerned about keeping it covered to avoid rainfall, as I'm not interested in the cheap coverings offered, but I should be able to come up with something to place over the top.
Unsure how to rate this other then functionallity... it works as described and seems to be of good quality...I would purchase this again if I needed to.
I love photo vests, I own several. This one is extremely high quality, I won't get into that. I just want to point that they over-designed the zipper with a double zipper that opens at the bottom every time i sit down. That would be no real big deal, maybe I needed the extra room or something, but when you go to take it off, the open bottom part of the zipper behaves like a broken zipper-hard to get apart. This is a real deal breaker in an otherwise great vest, the best I've seen. It also runs a little small. I always get a 2X which usually is great for wearing over a sweater for me, but this one runs tight in the stomach, which accentuates the double-zipper opening spontaneously at the bottom problem.
I got this TV for my son's room because we loved the 32" so much. Well, the resolution, contrast and brightness are not on par with the 32" model. We are satisfied overall and got a good price on Amazon, but don't expect this model to be as impressive as the larger Samsungs. That said, we are going to buy the 61" Samsung DLP later this month...
This product is great because of the thick rubber skin that protects the ipod. When you drop it you know that it won't damage or destroy your ipod.
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 little device works really well. The battery life is as advertised. There is no skip what so ever unlike the iPod, so this is ideal for running. It is small and light and easy to take with you cycling or running and great for skiing and snowboarding. Another great feature some may overlook is the storage factor. This product also serves as a thumb drive so instead of buying a 512 thumb drive and using it for storage if your a college student like i am, you can buy a 512 shuffle and alot as much memory as you want to storage and to music for only $20 more...good deal. Ive read some reviews that say there is no "hold" feature and this is false. If you hold down the play button for a few seconds it will "hold."
I got this bag because it fits everything I need and I thought it would be a good beginning photographer bag. So far it has worked out well but not as well as I would have liked.It holds a lot of gear but the strap design and the way the zippers work doesn't seem completely functional. I guess you get what you pay for with this bag.To elaborate...The shoulder straps are sown in at the top right next to each other with no gap between them. If you have wide shoulders, you might want to try it on before purchasing. For me I have to make it sit really low on my back in order for it to be slightly comfortable and I like my packs to sit up high.The zipper isn't very solid and it seems weak. It is hard to zip up half the time and the other half of the time the weather proof flap gets in the way. As I said it isn't entirely functional.If you can get past these two issues then this bag is a great buy for the money.
I just used my device around Los Angeles and it was wonderful. Very easy to use, very accurate, very fun. I loved the way I was able to carry it in my carry on on my flight to LA and then use the suction cup to attach it to the rental car window. Very easy to load the maps.
This shower radio works better than expected.....It has been working through MANY HOT Showers. CD works great as well as radio reception! happy we got it!
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.
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.
Buyer Beware. This is NOT a USB console extender. It is a PS2 console extender. In order for this product to be a USB console extender you have to use PS2 to USB adapters which really defeats the purpose of buying a USB extender in the first place. To call this a USB extender amounts to false advertising.
Why would you send it without the cap! WTF! why did you have to screw ,e over - if I knew it would have the cap to protect the USB i would not have purchased this. you guys owe me either a refund or a different ipod with the usb cap!
Works like a charm....easy to install. Even though I have a basicradio, it still lists songs, artist and tracks. I just plug in myIPod Touch and it begins to play. Good product.
Giving this player 4 stars because as far as the mp3 player, it really can't be beat, with the expansion slot you really have room for improvement .The only drawback is the FM reception, i have another sandisk player and its great, this player is lousy.If you are looking for a GREAT MP3 PLAYER, LOOK NO FURTHER, THIS ONE ROCKS!
Device is nice, but does not replaces the laser pointer I have to carry. I wish it is implemented in a future version of the pen!
This is the biggest piece of crap I have ever bought. I am shocked that it says "Belkin" on the label. It plain doesn't work on any of my memory cards.I bought the Belkin Multimedia Reader & Writer Expresscard for my new Macbook Pro, and it works exactly as well as a piece of ham. Well, that's probably not fair. I imagine it ejects from my Expresscard slot cleaner than a piece of ham would; but functionally it is the same as ham.I have tried five different SD cards of various capacities in it, and it failed to read any of them. I am surprised at the poor quality from a Belkin product. After all, this isn't a no-name EBay special freshly shipped from China. It's a BELKIN!
After using Linksys's other products (various wireless adapters, hubs, and switches) successfully, I felt it would be a safe bet to get this print server. Hardware installation is a breeze. Simply connect your printer's cable to the server, connect a CAT5 network cable between the server and a networked hub or switch (I used my wireless-B router/access point also by Linksys), and use either the web-based configuration screens or use Bi Admin that's included on the CD that comes with the server. Unhook the CAT5 cable, and you're ready to go. Or at least that's what I had hoped.The wireless mode wouldn't work at all from my Win98SE PC, and it worked for 10 minutes before dying on my WinXP machine. After I read other reviews of people calling tech support, I felt that would have been a waste of time. Then I made a discovery that only the network-experienced computer user would catch. My PCI NICs on both machines were in the same IP range as my wireless, and I had thought that it was causing Windows to use my NICs to access the print server. Of course, this didn't work because I wanted wireless. As a test, I disabled the NICs. Voila!! I was able to access the print server without incident, but disabling the NICs was not a good permanent solution. So I made my NICs use only IPX/SPX and NETBIOS for networking (I don't file share over wireless due to security and its slow speed), and I use my wireless equipment for printing and internet access. My two PCs have been using the print server with 100% success. I'm not sure if the IP ranges themselves had anything to do with it, but using the other protocols for sharing works just fine for my two PCs.One last important note about the web interface: it labels the IPs for the gateway and the subnet mask backwards. Bi Admin gets it right, though. My guess is that a firmware update will fix the web interface, though none was available at the time I wrote this review. I also highly recommend that DHCP is disabled on the server and set a fixed IP, use WEP encryption (as all of your wireless devices should, even if WEP is flawed - it's better than nothing), and password-protect it. That way a user will always know the IP when they want to use the web interface for configuration. So if anyone can't get the wireless mode to work on the print server, and you have NICs that are also using TCP/IP, try the aformentioned modification to see if this helps. Too bad it wasn't listed in the manual.
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.
Prints quickly and clearly. Copier has come in very handy. The machine has almost earned its worth just with its copying function; you can choose to photo-copy either black and white or with color. Easy to set up printing using the USB cable and included CD. We haven't tried the scan or fax options yet, but will soon. It's also sleek, very easy on the eyes. So far, it has been just the right machine for our home office. It operates relatively intuitively (without needing to look at the manual.) Very pleased with this product, so far.
These hwireless headphones were the worst I've ever owned. Total static and no additional chanles found.When I tried to return them they let me know they did not take back returns on headphones. I shopped with Amazon after years shopping with ebay for that very reason. Just in case I needed to return them. Let's just say I will NOT be shopping on amazon for items like this again.beyond dissapointed,libby
been over a year and this cable has lasted me longer than the $100+ Monster cables I've had before. At this price you just can't beat it. Me and my PS3 are happy :)
I had a similar experience- it died shortly after the warrenty expired. Tech support mailed me a firmware update but no help.I finally called their warrenty repair center and was told to send it in for evaluation for $40. They thought it was the lazer and would be over $400 with labor. I called the Phillips center in Tn. and they will fax me an extended warrenty for parts and I will have to pay the $150 labor charge if it is the Lazer. I bought a Sony today for $449. Sorry Philips, my upcoming plazma TV purchase will not be a Philips.
There's nothing like having 4 of the 8 ink cartridges explode ink everywhere! Seriously, my fingers are covered & won't come clean!
I had been looking to get one of these for a long time. This machine is really easy to use. It records really easily from vcr to dvd and back. I especially like the fact that I don't have to rewind. It records really great quality from the tv too. Then all you have to do is delete. It is great.The only bad part is that the remote is very cheap and fragile!Seems like they can do better.
You definitely want to keep out from under trees or get out of your car if you want to make certain you don't lose the satellite signal. Definitely needs an external antenna jack. Other than that, it is excellent. Would definitely buy it again.
Pulled out of the box and went right to work with it. Easy to configure. Lots of extra storage for files.Once set up, it went into full scale use within a few days.Seems very reliable.
These cables worked great for my son's PS3 can't understand why people think the expensive cables are so much better.
What a great product: Nice looking, Easy to Install, Cleaned up my picture and reduced white noise. Highly recommend especially for the price. I installed it in our home theater and I am purchasing another one for my living room setup.
LLevo 2 semanas utilizando este maravilloso parlante con mi IPOD video de 30 gigas y la verdad es maravilloso, el sonido es muy bueno sobretodo con el SFX activado, tiene opcion de ver fotos mientras escuchas musica como un portaretrato digital, puedes ver videos, peliculas.... que mas puedes pedir para tu ipod??? I LOVE IT.
This is just the camera case I was hoping to find. I wanted a small case that I could wear on my waist belt and that would carry only the essentials (the camera, shoulder strap, lens hood, extra battery, maybe in an extra filter). It is a bit big to wear but it works (the real problem is the camera is a bit big to wear on the hip). The case holds the FZ28 facing down, the hood removed and facing up, the camera strap, and one extra battery. There is still room for another battery and an extra memory card if desired. If you are looking for a big case to store lots of camera stuff, this is not it. For me, the size is perfect. The purchase price was low, and the quality and construction are great. This is a solid value. I have no idea how they can sell the DMW-CZS7 camera case for more than five times what I paid for this case. You can buy some cameras for the price of the DMW-CZS7 case.Regarding some of the other reviewer's comments, one reviewer wrote they even got the charger and USB cable in the bag--I have no idea how they did that because the case is not that big. The charger and USB cable can stay behind; I don't need to carry those when I am out taking pictures. The belt loop easily supports my widest belt of 1 1/4 inches. If your waist belt is wider than that, you probably need to modernize your wardrobe. I agree with another reviewer who wrote that the two snap loops are just for attaching the case to the camera strap if desired; in other words, it is not a good idea to purchase your own case strap and attach it to these two snap loops.I added some images of the back and inside of the camera case. Check them out.
If you need a telezoom, this lens is a good option. Fast focus, two IS mode and good sharpness. I am not a professional, but I recommend.
Worked fantastically, used it to re-paste 3 gaming laptops dropped cpu and gpu temps over 10 degrees at full load. Have used Arctic products for years and have never been disappointed regardless of which type you buy it's easy to apply and ranks top 5 in every comparison I've seen and generally ranks top 3.
I plugged it in, set the station and started my ipod. How much more simpler could it be? Find a station with no signal and it works great.
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!!!!!!!
In college I had a 5hr drive to school -my cd player broke and this was cheaper than replacing it. It lasted 4years and just stopped working last week. Hasn't gone down in price much though- i payed $20 at Best Buy for it it in 2003.
I got this as an anniversary gift for my husband. We all know men WON'T stop and ask directions!! Now he doesn't need to. We just got back from Gatlinburg, Tennessee (from Maryland). Took us through Washington, D.C., without any problems. Our cabin was at the top of Ski Mountain, with lots of sharp curves and steep hills. We were able to see, in advance, when our roads were coming up. If "she" makes mistakes (only once) it's corrected, immediately. Definitely buy with confidence!!
well! i would not recommend this product, it sounds really bad. i had to buy another, better brand of course.
Overall the print drivers seem to work fine (we use a server driver) and the machine prints with the quality level and speed I expect. However we've had this for 14 months and printed 180,000 pages (about 13,000/month) This should be within reason given the 100,000 PPM duty cycle for the machine. A cheap plastic roller in the fuser feed system breaks about every 3-4 months. The parts are $250 plus the service call. Our service rep said this happens to all of the 6 systems he services with other customers. This destroys the total cost of ownership for the system and hurts our customer service when we have to switch over to printing on a multi-function fax printer (which is a lot slower).
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 got the S350DL as a replacement of S350. The differences between them are a large speaker, fm stereo on the headphones and the possibility to use AA batteries.The S350DL is a basic shortwave radio (3-28 mhz) without SSB.What I love of this radio is the great sound, you fell you're listening to a real radio. The tone knobs increases this experience. I use the treble knob to reduce the static sound on AM without lost of signal. It's a pleasure!Another great feature is the external antennas. I connected a Sangean ANT 60 and they do an excellent duo. I haven't has the necessity to connect an FM antenna yet.The SW LPF works very well, specially by noon and low frecuencies. I've notice that set the SW LPF decreases the signal a little.The frecuency lock works very well, rarely drifts in one khz.The narrow band width is another great feature, it reduces noise and interferences. In both radios the frecuency is 2 khz moved to the right in the display, for example WEWN is on 5810 but it shows 5812 khz. The error disappears when I turn on the narrow mode.I use this radio with D alkaline batteries because is long lasting. I listen to the radio 2 or 3 hours per day and batteries last 6 months!If you want good sound and good performance, this is the radio.
First and foremost, the batteries are junk. Original OEM Canon batteries will let me shot 5x to 10x longer than these. Even with a full charge. At one point, I had them charged in my bag, went to use them the next day, and got about 5 shots off before the battery died. Unacceptable. I ended up just throwing them away.Second, the grip itself. I have only had one chance to use it on a photoshoot, and after a few dozen shots, I was getting a low battery reading. I was using original Canon batteries. I pulled out one of the batteries, put it directly in the camera, and shot for the rest of the day on it.All and all, I am not the least be impressed with Opteka.Good luck.
The unit which I got first was not working. I called amazon, they replaced it with a new unit. Canon Pixma MP830 is pretty nice powerhouse for usual office and home needs. I have an excelent experience with it , no complaints. thank you Amazon
Very happy about purchasing these blank blu ray discs. Haven't had any coasters as of yet and it doesn't seem like it since I already burned 32 movies. Will definitely purchase more since the price is so cheap!
I read about FM transmitters, but found all of them too expensive. I found this one on sale, and it seemed a good buy, so I got it. Obviously I knew that these devices don't have a 100% sound quality, but it has worked excellent for me. I personally enjoy my music with this quality, so I found this product very good. Although I couldn't find a way to select between US and INT'L option for the FM range. It would be useful to tune the lowest station in the range.The possibility to change the station is one great feature because it depends where you are which station you tune.The best thing is I don't need a car charger for the iPod. In case you are somewhere where you cannot get a good station, use it as a charger and put in a cassette adapter.So far so good!
The first thing I noticed about this keyboard besides it's great looks is it's very solid, feels like you could throw it through a window like a brick if you wanted to.I almost gave this keyboard 4/5 stars because it won't work in flash bios. It worked on other computers, I could access the bios and choose start up method, etc ...If you have a Dell 4700 with Bios Revision A10 this keyboard won't work on start up. Maybe it worked with A7 who knows ... So whenever I have an error on start up I have to go find a different keyboard to proceed.Other than that issue this keyboard is an awesome plug 'n play keyboard with a small profile, footprint, and somewhat useful media keys.
I own several Canon printers. My favorite is the i9900. I like to order my inks on Amazon: good price, fast, dependable. But try to find the items sold directly by Amazon, so they qualify for "free super saving shipping". Sometimes you'll find the same inks at a slightly lower price offered by other sellers, but when shipping charges are added ,you end paying more.
Hook up was easy, the vcr synched it's clock with my cable, then the machine stoped working. I got 30 minutes of use out of it before I had to put it back in the box and send it back to amazon.com. The VCR powers it self off after about 2 minutes of being turned on. It will not insert tapes.
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.
Nice bag it has what most bags lack, a protective layer to protect from the zipper. I bought this for my Lenovo X1 Carbon, which is comparable to the MackBook Air, but it has a bit more rigid edges, it still fits in the bag. However this bag is best suited for the Air. Handles are perfect. Side zipper pocket, fits charger cords perfect as well.
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
I've had hard iglooo style cases, the original canon bag and none of them come close to this back pack camera bag.For the money it is AWESOME. I'm using it for my 40D,17-50,18-270,10-24 lenses,flash,battery grip,battery charger and 6 battery's,all my cleaning supply's and I still have room for more.Again for the price you can't beat it.
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.
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.
Kodak has made life so easy. This little camera and printer dock are both amazing and easy to use. It only took me a few minutes to get it figured out and it prints awesome pictures.
I don't claim to be all that knowledgable about cameras, films and photography, but for the uninitiated, this is as good a camera is you could possible need if you're anything like me. My 70 year old father, who'd not taken pictures in years, picked up the basics pretty quick.The camera is old and a bit clunky for today's streamlined standards, but for someone like me it makes it harder to drop and the photos are as good as newer models (if not better).The biggest grumble for me is the memory card. It takes SmartMedia cards which are smaller (memorywise) and more expensive.
This was my first experience with -R discs. Product produced no coasters for the whole 25 discs in the first spindle. My DVD burner did not want to burn them at anything above 4X, but I never go above 8X on Lightscribe discs anyway.
I try to keep my remote costs down and have stuck to those less than $15 until now. I got tired of always having one device that didn't work or lost features because the remote didn't support it. I spent a little more on this Sony 8-Device Universal Learning Remote because of the learning feature. It did not let me down. I was able to connect my DVD, VCR, TV, Home Theater and yes, even my ceiling fan to this remote! The features that did not automatically set up with the device code, I was able to program in using the learning feature and old remote. The only feature I wish this had was an All-Off button. For the money, though, I think my fingers can take the pressure.
I looked and looked for an all in one machine, especially HP, but this was the best one because I decided that photo managment and creativity would be used more than a fax. Besides, I could buy a fax/phone combo separately. I had to return the first of the 760's that I bought from Amazon because it would not copy or scan. Amazon put a replacement in the mail promptly and I am very happy with the replacement. I like this relatively big, but multifuntion machine from Canon very much. It got a 4 only because I had to return the first one. I will look to buy other Canon products as I have a long history already with their cameras and printers and have been very satisfied.
I purchased this product, thinking it would connect directly to my network, and provide a drive I could mount in windows or linux (via SMB). I thought it would provide an icon in the "My Network Places" icon in windows XP, after receiving an IP address from my DHCP server. I foolishly thought I would be able to configure the machine via a web interface. Man, I was totally wrong.First off it only supports windows. You need to install "drivers" and they are supposed to look out on the network and "mount" the drive for you. The instructions for installing the "drivers" were completely wrong. At one point I was asked if I wanted to look for updates on the web. I did, it found them, then installed them for me. When I launched the program (it installed three, and It's not clear what each of them do), it asked if I wanted to look for updates on the web (again!), so I said yes. It found more updates (why couldn't it get them the first time), and while installing them, the program crashed with a seg. fault.BOOO NETGEAR!I tried one of the other programs to see what it does. It launched and asked for my serial number. I entered it and was told it was invalid! I re-tried the code, as it was the only number I could find in the whole packaged labeled "SN".After that I immediately uninstalled everything, re-packaged it, and took it back to Best Buy for a full refund. This product is not worth a minute of my time!It's a shame, because Netgear could have been on to something really great here. All I want is a consumer product that plugs into the network and gives the network a shared drive resource, that is configurable via a simple web interface. I do not want to install "drivers" on every machine to access the drives.I suspect if a manufacturer can produce such a product, it would be an instant hit (assuming it works well).
When I was in the position of buying a new mp3 player, I had limited my choices down to the iPod video or Zune mp3 players. A friend of mine, who is a mp3 specialist at Best Buy (who had already had an iPod video) strongly suggested that I get the Zune. They knew nothing much about it but they supported it because it was basically the new thing on the block and cooler...but also because it had started being received better than the iPod, sparking interest in it versus the "household" iPod. I must say this is true.I have no real complaints about the Zune. The only downfall to it (for me) is that unlike the iPod, there are no games on it. However, the Zune can make up for that in other areas...such as the fact that it has FM radio and a wireless shraing network (although mine has never really been of use, and I've heard this from others). Also, you can personalize the menu with your own pictures or graphics. Finally, the Zune has a bigger screen than the iPod video's and you turn it sideways to view videos...that's so cool!I've had my Zune for awhile now, so I can't think of all the pros...and there are no cons for me. Some users are so technical and too critical with the features of the Zune, being so concerned with such things as the "skip-time" between songs. All of that is irrelevant! An mp3 is a big advancement from "back in the day" when all people had were records! Then they had to "shuffle" their own music by shuffling through all their records. Anyways, a Zune is a great mp3 player. I highly suggest it. Buy a Zune! Forget iPods!P.S. I also bought my Zune to support Microsoft...some perspective customers may want to do the same. :)Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
As an on-the-go substitute for our Digital SLR, we purchased the Casio with the hope that the larger mega pixel would provide sufficient quality for picture prints. The print quality from the Casio was more than adequate when compared to much larger file formats (e.g. RAW) from the digital SLR.The camera is easy to use, but you will most certainly need to purchase a memory card if you want to obtain more than a nominal number of quality images while on the go.On the downside, the camera cradle for recharging and image transfer is ok, but more direct transfer options would be desirable.
My subway commute is now forever changed. Thank you Apple! I love this iPod Shuffle. It is so small and lightweight, I can hardly believe it still sounds so good and has such good battery life. Basically, at the beginning of the week I charge it for four hours and fill it with my 240ish songs. It lasts for my commute to work, my time at the gym, and my commute back home for the entire week. Sunday night I charge it back up, burn a few more of my CD's into my computer, put a new mix in and I'm ready for a new week. The Shuffle is close to perfect. The only thing I'd like Apple to do is to ship Shuffle with the in-ear headphones. For $150.00, it sure would be nice to have the better headphones. I'm going to shell out the extra $40.00 for the in-ear headphones, but I wish I didn't have to. Other than that, bravo to Apple.
This wire transmits the signal OK but is stiff and does not lay flat on the floor making it easy to trip over.
This did the trick for me. The modification in NC "NC"'s review was very helpful. I am able to get reception all the way out in my car if i need to. The Variable resister in my model was blue ( unlike the white one in the picture.)
Works just as it says. Feels good, very easy to learn to use, and so far very reliable. I do wish they'd have put 'V' in place of 'H'.
I got this webcam for my husband, who travels for business. (Seeing each other's faces on web chats can be very cheering.) The camera is very nice and portable. It comes with a nice travel pouch and a velcro cord wrap. The resolution is crisp and movement is fluid, as webcams go.(It is not the kind of fluidity you get with a video cam, but to get that, you have to spend a lot more money, and it's not that important for my purposes.)The camera can pivot up & down and has a focusing ring. Both features are very useful. The only drawback, for me, is that is does not pivot side to side.
I bought this remote with high hopes of using my voice to control the TV, VCR and cable but unfortunately, it did not work to my expectations. One of the main reasons why I bought this thing was to mute the TV during commercials. So I programmed it to respond to "Mute." I tried it out and it worked. Then I decided to watch a movie on a regular TV station. A commercial came on and I said, "Mute." Nothing happened so again I said, "Mute." Still nothing. This time I yelled "MUTE"... "MUTE!"... "MUTE!!" and then it worked. I decided to call tech support to find out what was wrong and the guy mentioned that the command "mute" was not a good word and to try "Quiet" instead. So I reprogrammed it to respond to "Quiet" and it worked. Went back to the same movie, a commercial came on, I said, "Quiet" and nothing happened. I said it again leaning closer to the remote and still nothing. I yelled "QUIET!" ..."QUIET!!" and my wife and dog ran out of the room. I reached down for my regular remote and hit the mute button and of course that worked. I went back to the manual and found out I could adjust the microphone sensitivity, so that is what I did. Went back to the movie, commercial comes on, "Quiet"..."Quiet!" and it mutes. I'm thinking to myself, hey, this is great! If I can get this to work, I will try the other features. The movie is on and now the wife and dog are back in the room. As we're watching the movie, it mutes for no apparent reason. My wife and I look at each other to place blame, but neither of us had anything to do with it. I picked up the regular remote and hit the mute button thinking it was just a fluke and the sound comes back on. Mind you, the voice-activated remote is still on and sitting on top of the coffee table. We're back to the movie and 20 minutes later, the TV mutes again. A blood vessel on my forehead almost pops as I hit the mute button again on the regular remote. I don't recall anyone in the movie saying "Quiet" and we weren't talking. This time I turned off the voice activated remote and decided that it wasn't for me.A note to the manufacturer for this remote: In my opinion, what will work (probably) 98% of the time is light headphones with a microphone that controls the cable, TV, VCR, etc. Having headphones with the microphone has two purposes: One, you can speak softly to mute the TV, change channels, etc., and two, this will work great for those who are hard of hearing. There should be a volume adjuster with the headphones so that the normal hearing folks close by can listen to the TV without being blasted.One more invention: You could have this light headphone also double as a phone in case the phone rings.I will wait until the technology is better or they come up with a device like I just mentioned before I buy a voice-activated remote.
Functionally, this printer works. Print quality is very good.HERE's the issue. There is no way to adjust print quality when using a MAC. I use this same exact printer on both my MAC and my PC. With the PC I've got a bunch of options to adjust to "fast draft", so that I can save money printing. With the MAC drivers HP has included there is no such option. So each time you print, you are using maximum ink!!!!VERY costly to run. Cartridges are expensive and I go through a lot of them. Time to switch printers -- this one just isn't good for MACOcassionaly there are problems printing photos using my PC -- lots of colored lines through the photo. Nothing seems to fix that, but when I print from iPhoto with the MAC, it doesn't happen.So there you go -- works perfectly with MAC, but insanely expensive. Problematic photo printing with Windows XP SP2, but cheaper to operate. Great combination!
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 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.
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.
Well, I'd like to warn everyone about a serious (in my view) shortcoming of this system, which to me came as a big surprise. I am not a tech junkie, so I did my research in mainstream media - Consumer Report, Amazon etc...and I haven't seen this emphasized anywhere - there is no Optical / Coaxial Audio Input! Well, I didn't know what it means, but now I do - you have to connect your cable box to the system via regular Red/White cable. Thus, if you have a digital cable where many TV programs (movies, football, etc...) come in 5.1, you can't get the full 5.1 out of home theatre. Only when you watch DVDs or listen to Cds.Now, I am NOT a TECH PERSON, and I love several things about the system - very easy to set up, one unit does DVD and VCR, etc... It plays DVDs great, both video and sound. Yet, unless someone can explain to me how to overcome the above mentioned shortcoming, I am planning on going through the hustle of packing everything back and returning the item.Another warning - customer service wasn't very helpful, in responding to question on setting up the system.Best of luck!
I like the sound fine, but the headphones have a couple of ways of breaking: where the over-the-head plastic joins the u-shaped yoke attached to the earpiece, and where the earpiece mount pivots in the over-the-head plastic. They're just too cheaply and flimsily made. Nothing like seeing $150 bite the dust just because of some broken thin plastic parts. :(
This case is awesome.The plastic appears to be indestructible. It has a water-proof O-ring / gasket, solid construction all throughout - including a beefy latch that closes securely - and a feeling of heft without being heavy.It's *not* a nimble case. It's a vault. Put your ipod or other gizmo inside (I use mine for an M-audioMicro Track 2with just a little gasket modification) and it'll be safe.Plus, the lifetime warranty should make you feel secure.If you want complete protection this case provides it.
If you record something for transcription on the DS-2, you cannot review it and then pick up again. You have to start a new file!I have an older Olympus DS-2000. With that unit I always rewind to listen to the last thing I said and then pick up the dictation. Sometimes I make dictation mistakes, realize I have, rewind a bit and then record over the mistakes and continue.With the DS-2 one can only record a file. If one wants to listen to the file, the file is closed to dictation. One cannot correct mistakes. This makes the unit nigh useless for me.I think I'm going to offer it up on Ebay.
This GPS is great. Just bought the 24K Topographic Map, also through Amazon.com, and when we go riding we have a track of where we went. We do alot of back trail riding and plan on making maps of our excursions in the woods. Best purchase I've made in awhile.
For some reason, Canon- branded batteries are better than those sold by actual battery manufacturers. Don't just look at the $$/mAh ratio, consider safety, reliability and longevity. In these categories, the Canons rock. I bought a G1 camera about five years ago, and the camera is toast, but the battery still works like a charm in my 20D. Others start out with 1400 or even 1700 mAh, but fail after six months - read the reviews here on Amazon.com.
Used this tail light converter to use the running lights / tail lights on my motorcycle as brake lights. Didn't use the ground wire or tail light wire as they are pass through. Wired up the turn signal wires and brake light wire and every thing worked great. Bike is not on the road yet so I don't have any hours on Hoppy 48845, but initial wiring worked very good.
This costs more than your average USB hub but it also does a bit more. A good option if you want something with a long cord and easy access.
As I was considering a digital SLR I knew I wanted a Nikon, and I was shifting back and forth between saving up for a D80 or D200 and buying the D40. In the end, I decided that with the rate at which digital products improve, it would be foolish to spend money on a top-end product that would only be a top-end product for a few months. And the resale options would quickly disappear. Better, I thought, to go with the cheaper model and then replace it in a year or two if necessary. Now, having bought the D40 and used it for a few months, I'm very glad I made the choice I did. I can't say whether I would like the D80 better, but I can say that I find no shortcomings at all with the D40. The meter is terrific--having shot about 2,000 images, I can say I only came across one or two situations that fooled the meter, and I shoot a lot of challenging situations. The color is very good, too. The controls are all logical and well laid out, and the camera feels very natural in my very large hands. There are a few small things I might have done differently if I were designing it--mostly to do with the steps needed to get at some menu items--but they really are minor, and at this price, I certainly can't complain. The kit lens is a wonderful surprise, too--versatile and sharp beyond anything I expected at this price. I use a Canon Rebel XT at work (I'm a magazine editor), and the D40 is leagues beyond the Canon. The Canon's meter is inconsistent and easily baffled by even straightforward lighting situations, and the color is dull and flat next to the Nikon. And the Nikon is vastly more sophisticated in the degree of control it offers--allowing you to adjust the degree of a given white balance setting, for example. And the Canon has much higher noise even at relatively modest ISO settings, where the Nikon noise only gets in the way at 3,200, and even then it's tolerable. All in all I can heartily recommend the D40.
This camera has enough good features to make it quite useful. The 2:1 optical zoom is fine &amp; the 1 megapixel resolution is adequate for all internet applications as well as for printing 4&quot; x 6&quot; photos. The docking station included in this package makes this a very simple camera to recharge and it also makes the transferring of images to a PC almost foolproof. That means a great deal, as the 3215, left in its cradle, is always charged and ready to go, and once returned to its cradle, archiving or emailing becomes an easy task even for a novice. The overall quality is okay but not spectacular, with a cheap plastic feel to it. The weight and balance are also just fair. Lastly, the included memory card is too small but larger cards are readily available. Overall this is a very nice package for the casual user or new digital photographer.
I just purchased MRD500VR system within the last week. I am very impressed with the quality and performance for a system in this price range. Our family room is 15' wide x 20'long and the system fills the room with plenty of sound when playing DVD's or CD's. I've played about 6 different DVD's in the player and have not had any issues, including DVD's that did not play on my previous system. The VHS player operates very smooth and quiet. The remote control is somewhat complicated but what can you expect with a system with so many components and features. Overall I am very impressed - excellent value!
What a bargin ... I picked up one of these and had it connected to the network printing from PCs, MACs and a UNIX workstation in about 35 minutes. The basic CL3000 comes with USB, Parallel and Ethernet connetions, four toner cartridges, a color and black developer cartridge and thats it ... great instructions. I registered via FAX and they call the next day asking if everything was ok. The print output is as good as a $2000 or more color laser and print speed for color is excellent. Too bad they don't do some marketing, this printer is a steal.
I've had this TV for about 3 months now and it is amazing. When I go to other people's houses and look at their non-Kuro plasmas, or even LCDs, I quietly snicker when they tell me how amazing the picture is on their sets. They don't know what they're missing!I don't have much to say about the picture quality, other than it is in a class all it's own. I am very satisfied with my purchase. I do lots of fine art and photography printing and have been doing so for years, and have a trained eye for image quality. I obsess over tiny details in my printing. Pioneer definitely has the best plasma technology out there.I would like to ding my review 1/2 star because of the tuner, but that wouldn't be fair to Pioneer since I believe most people don't use an antenna like I do. I am pulling my signal from an outdoor HDTV antenna. I am having problems with my channels 2.1 and 4.1 & 4.2. It seems the problem is a combination of my location being quite close to the towers and the software in the Kuro tuner not able to cope with my location.I've tried different antennas, moving the location on the roof, and amplifiers & attenuators. Nothing works completely. My Pioneer works fine a few miles away at the dealer with any antenna, but not at my house much closer to the towers. I have improved the problem channels quite a lot with a mobile antenna mount that is weighted down with cinder block - and pointing the antenna in the wrong direction, but I do still have some problem with the image on those 2 channels. I can get the problem to disappear for a few hours, but it returns. It is as thought the tuner is "learning" the signal wrong. I am going to next try a less powerful indoor antenna to see what that does. Anyone want to buy a set of outdoor antenna, amplifiers and attenuators? :) Real cheap! :)As to the audible buzz other reviewers have mentioned, I will get the buzz too when I install an amplifier for the antenna. But the buzz disappears when the amp is removed.I very highly recommend the Elite Kuro to anyone who is using satellite or cable TV. If they will be using an antenna for their signal, I would explain my difficulties caused by being too close to the towers and have them keep their location in mind.
These batteries go bad within a month. Lose their strength after a month of use. Crappy batteries. Total regret of buying these. Compared to Powerex, these are no where near the quality. Bought a few sets of Powerex a month later and they last longer than these crappy Sanyo 2700 batteries. I am a strobist (photographer) and I need reliable, long last batteries. So far Powerex batteries are the only ones have been dependable. Don't buy these if you need a lot of rechargeable batteries like I do. Normal consumer can't tell a difference that's why they are giving these 5 stars.
After a lifelong predilection for Toshiba Sattelite notebook, I decided to make the switch.I figured for $1000, I would get enough for internet, word processing and DVD playing and do the rest on my desktop PC.Was I ever wrong.The internet is OK. Fonts are displayed very poorly with quite a bit of washout.Word processing is very, very slow - frequently the displayed words lag behind my typing - very annoying.DVD playing is good and the battery life is impressive.You are stuck with iTunes for music, although I was able to finally find a utility to let me play music without creating a playlist and manually sorting it, but all the millions of iTune lovers will probably disagree.THE ABSOLUTE WORST PART OF THE MACHINE IS HOW SLOW IT IS. The operating system is constantly optimizing the disc without giving that process a lower priority then anything you need to do - as a result a simple close an active window can take up to a few minutes. The machine is doing disc writes as I am typing this - why?OVERALL IMPRESSION: reliable mac software. completely inadequate hardware.MY RECOMMENDATION: avoid this one like the plague and spend money on a much more expensive Mac notebook. Me, I am going back to Toshiba as soon as my iBook dies or gets thrown out of my window on 23rd floor.
I am sooo impressed with this webcam! I first bought the Veo Advanced, and it was horrible. A friend of mine has a Logitech 4000, which seemed to be the way to go, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend, so I decided to give this one a try.Installation was super easy on XP. I couldnt believe the difference when I turned this camera on. The picture was so clear and bright, I havent had to change a single setting from the defaults. It automatically adjusts for differences in lighting, and even in near total darkness it still provides a clear picture. Personally, I think the picture is even better than my friends Logitech 4000!I'm very satisfied with this purchase. My only complaint is the stand, so what I did was I wound up taping it down to give it some stability. Small inconvenience for the great performance tho.Highly recommended!
Although we ended up not needing to install the power supply, I was very impressed with the company's customer service. I needed to have the power supply in hand when I went on an emergency service call to a school located in a remote, rural part of the state. There are no sources for parts nearby so it was critical that I was prepared for the worst. The company cheerfully upgraded the shipping to overnight at no additional cost to me. Thanks guys!
Pros:-Delivered ontime and in perfect condition.Easy to use touch screen interface.Hard disk makes tapes and dvd's unnessesary.Good picture in night mode.Egonomically the camcorder is very nice. Comfortable to hold.Records in standard mpeg format so transfering and playing files is easy.Supplied software cataloges all media in monitored folders and shows them in calender format. Very nice to finding the files you want.Cons:-Low light shooting isnt as good as with my old sony 405 dvd camcorder.Picture isnt as good as with the sony 405 dvd camcorder. Its still a good picture though.Minor Annoyances:-Now view finder so you have to use the screen to record.The battery that comes with the camcorder only lasts about 90 mins. This doesnt sound to bad but when recording your kids opening presents on christmas day beleive me you wish you had more battery life.You need the supplied docking station to charge the camcorder and to connect to the pc to transfer file off.
I decided to give these a try, even though I wasn't sure how they would feel. I just haven't been impressed with the form design of light-weight headphones lately. My previous pair (Sony) was in the same line as these, however they were open design rather than closed. I tried these for a day, using the small ear-pieces because the default (medium) size felt too big. They sounded ok, but not a lot of bass, and still somewhat uncomfortable. After re-looking at some of the reviews, I noticed the advice of the person who said give the mid-size ear pieces a try even if you think you need the small. This morning I swapped, and wow - what a difference! Deep bass, clear treble, and it blocks out more background sound. I was leaning towards taking them back, but now that I tried the other ear pieces I'm going to keep them. I only rated a 4 because I am still not totally used to the way they fit. I could wear my previous Sony earphones all day and not even feel them on. Even still, I'm very happy with the sound of these, and imagine I'll get more used to their fit over time..
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.
I have readed some complaints about this product, so i have decided to write a small FAQ to everyone, because they are very easy to solve.Q)The volume goes up and down without user intervention.A)The headphoenes is tryng to compensate a too high input volume by lowering it when it would be clipped. To resolve it turn down your input volume.Q)I hear static, pop or simply noise in SOME points.A)A)The headphoenes is tryng to compensate a too high input volume by lowering it when it would be clipped, but without success. To resolve it turn down your input volume.Q)I hear static in the background.A)The input volume is too low. Try increasing it carefully. if the source input is very dynamic, with silences and very strong sound explosions it may seems difficult, but is always possible.Q)The range is very limited.A)Try moving the transmitter even by only 10-20 cm, often works.Q)The battery last only 3 hoursA)It's true. But in Italy, at my local reseller, I have paid 10 euros for every additional battery (1 euro=1 dollar), and 20 euros a small additional 2 battery charger , so with 3 battery I can rotate them and get a 9 hours a day autonomy, which I think is enough for everyone.Sorry for my english.
This is definitely a necessary battery upgrade for anyone that bought any of the hard drive based sony camcorder. The battery that came with the camcorder has about 90 minutes or so of battery. However, with this battery you get about 300 minutes. This is enough for anyone. Plus, if you get the portable charger, you can charge one batter while you use one. From my experience, this is good for the whole day of filming. Normally, you do not record the whole time.I would highly recommend getting this battery. It is definitely worth it and much cheaper on Amazon than at circuit city or best buy.I have been using the battery for the past 6 months and there have been no problems. I haven't used my power cable since I got the portable charger and this battery.
Before you purchase this product, there's something you should know about the controls you see on the front, in the pictures. That round thing underneath the big screen is not a 'scroll wheel', like that thing on the front of an iPod. It's a four-way pad, the same interface that those old Nintendo controllers had from 1985. You can press it in four directions, but it doesn't turn. Perhaps the designers of the Zune made it round-looking in order to cause confusion deliberately. I have no idea. But it's a four-way pad.So why does this matter? Because it's the Zune's user interface: your gateway to controlling everything that happens on that impressive Zune display. Compare it to the user interface on the Zune's competition, the iPod. The 'scroll wheel' on the iPod is THE reason the iPod is 'easy to use'. No other reason. You put your thumb on it and you can scroll through items as quickly or as slowly as you want, for as long as you want, and you don't have to wait for any acceleration to kick in, like you do on the Zune's four-way pad.As a design decision, it's now a no-brainer. Someone at Apple thought it up and planted it on an iPod and from that point on, it became the obvious solution to the problem of scrolling up and down a list on a compact device. So why hasn't Creative used it, and why isn't it here on the Zen? Elementary, my dear Watson: Apple's got it patented up the wazoo. Basically they won't ALLOW any other music player to emerge with a 'scroll wheel' on it, because it's one of the defining traits of the iPod. So Microsoft was forced to license and release a music player with what is (nowadays) a sub-standard interface because of lawyerly shenanigans.If you haven't used a Zen and an iPod side-by-side, you may not understand what a big difference this little interface element makes, but trust me, when all your music is in lists, and you scroll through those lists twenty times a day cueing up music (as well as seeking in songs, and adjusting the volume), the difference becomes crystal clear. When I saw the Zune in photos I thought I was looking at a 'scroll wheel'. I should have obviously done more research.And to all the people who are (bizarrely) trying to give 'kudos' to Microsoft for 'making the effort' with this ho-hum music player: Are you honestly concerned for the emotional well-being of a multi-headed zillion-dollar corporate entity?? I don't understand that at all. What's more, if you're expecting the second or third generation of the Zune to be ten times better, you're bound for disappointment. Apple will not license that 'scroll wheel' patent. Therefore the Zune, no matter how pretty the box it comes in, will never be as easy to use. I gave mine away and bought an 8GB red iPod Nano as a replacement. I advise anyone with the leftover cash to do the same.
This is the best caller-ID on the market! You really can see it from 20' away! "Smart technology" keeps your important calls (up to 100), and automatically deletes the tele-marketeers calls, and/or blocked calls first.
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!
The Sharp VLNZ100U is a great value! the video quality is very good and it has all the hook-ups for transfering to a computer or a vcr. the still picture quality is not that great but it is a nice bonus feature. the unit comes with an 8MB media card which is perfect for grabbing a couple of still images. the only thing i wish the unit came with was the I-link (fire-wire) cable. it did however include the cable to hook up to a vcr and a usb cable for tranfsering pics to the computer. so far it has been a great choice, its small and easy to use.
The Creature II system IS a hi-fi speaker system. I have these babies connected to my iPod and my computer. The music coming out sounds fantastic. The dynamic range is superb, the visualization is rich, and the fidelity is a lot better than the cheap price suggests.The trick, of course, is that the base response is reduced to the audible range by a cutoff filter. Consequently, the bass response is supremely sharp and accurate. You will NOT feel it, but you WILL hear it. This is the Harman/Kardon influence on JBL.The volume is adequate. You can turn your room into either a disco or the ultimate gaming dom.Great, crisp, loud sounds from stylish, affordable computer speakers. You can't lose.
In general the Harness is a good part and fits well into the plug coming out of Ford's dashboard. The problem is more on Ford's side. The new car's don't have an Acc-Power line anymore. (Everything just controlled over the CAN-Bus)So you can connect the Acc-power wire to your radio, but it may be that there will be no counterpart from the car.So then you can connect the Acc-Power to the main power and switch it on and off by hand, or you search another source of power that is switched on when the engine is running. Hint: I found it at the rear-defroster relay supply.
The palm m505 was very dissappointing when I recieved it and I even thought about taking it back, until I saw all the other handhelds that had color screens. The compaq Ipaq has a weak screen just like the palm without the backlight on, and it's battery only lasts about 4 hours. It is also a lot bulkier and costs almost twice as much. The handspring visor prism does have a better screen, but it is huge compared to the palm m505. I don't think the screen is very bad considering it's size. If you really want a good color screen handheld with the palm os format and don't care about price, get the sony clie. It's screen is much better then the palm m505, the handspring e]visor prism, and the compaq ipaq
Excellent product.The speakers are beautiful. The sound is simply amazing. Bass is adequate, you can turn up the volume as high as you want and the sound will still be crystal clear. I have the S312II 2002 model and I got it in 2003. Nothing I can point out which is lacking.I looked at paradigm, i liked the monitor 9 's but they are two way and they would have been [alot more] with shielding. Not worth it when you compare the price and sound quality from these. They give you music as you would desire and how the composer meant it to be heard.I thought about buying the black but then went with Cherry. The cherry is a beautiful shade and matches with my family room decor. Wife is happy (rarely happens with electronics I buy) and she immediately put flower baskets on each (UUgh but gotta live there).Do not go for tiny home theater speakers you see in stores. I do not care what brand you get, they can never compare to the sound from these babies.I will be getting a JBL center channel and surrounds soon to replace my aging current speakers. I like what these guys do. You do not need a subwoofer with these. invest the money on a good receiver.
best lil camera ever....At first i was leary wondering if i didnt make a good choice... Once i got it went bought the disk at radio shack and started taking pics like crazy....its awesome!! You develope only the pics you want..NO MORE WASTING MONEY on FILM!!...am very satisfied!!
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!
I read the reviews before making this purchase. My radio arrived with the box ends partially opened (no big deal), but everything was there. I am pleased with the radio's out of the box performance. It feels and functions solidly. No visible defects.I live in an urban area near FM towers that have a tendency to over power cheaper radios. This one copes with that issue pretty good. Very good reception over the entire AM band, allowing me to pull in fringe and weaker stations. SW performance nice. The sound from speaker is ok considering the radio's size. I agree that it is a quality product, especially for under $20 USD.For it's class and price, a very good buy! Get one.
- I'm really impressed of this camera, i bougt a new and the same one again, because my old one was broken from salty water... ;-(- The only thing i think its the speed of the reload of the flash which shold be a little bit faster.
This cord is heavy duty and good quality.When plugged up it work as expected! I bought multiples and would recommend to a friend.
We are slow learners. This is our third wireless mouse from Gear Head & the last. I ordered from Amazon on 10/20, received on 10/27, installed on 10/28 & the battery cover fell off in my hand within two minutes of use. I cannot tape it back together so the unit is a total loss.Gear Head insists we pay postage to return.I believe that I will simply fold my tent & shop another brand of wireless mouse.
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.
After buying 2 lamps from electrified, I chose to by this lamp because the last lamp I bought from them went after 8 months or so. The first one I bought last 2 years so I felt that to be uneceptable. Comes package to go through hell and back, comes with an allen wrench and good directions butif you have the TV that this is used in you have probably already changed a few lamps. If you haven't, its real easy, requires no tools other then the suplied allen wrench to remove the screw that holds the lamp in place. There is two thumb screws that hold the bottom cover on the front of the TV, one on each end on the back side, one behind where the power button is and one same spot, oppicite side. The lamp is just left of center after you remove the little pannel, There is another thumb screw that holds the UV shade over the bulb. Unscrew the lamp, slide it out and slide the new one in, 10 minute job if you clean some of the dust up.
I have a collection of "moldy oldies". They don't like digital input or output. This receiver make them sound like they were new. The dedicated input for my old Dual 1019 was simple to hookup as was the TV . All output goes through two sets of 8 ohm,window rattling speakers.Plenty of volume to play with and simple for an older gentleman to use. I paid less than $100 to my door. Get one if you like "records".
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.
Our church uses this to keep the heads on our Canon GL-2 professional camcorder in top shape in order to produce top-quality video.
The Linksys WUSB11 wireless network adapter worked flawlessly within 10 minutes of my inserting the USB cable in the back of my TIVO Series 2 DVR. The first thing I did was contact TIVO to find if my Linksys' G speed router would be compatible with the WUSB11's B speed. I was assured by the TIVO customer representative that the WUSB11 would work with TIVO even though my router was a G. Well, all I did was plug in the WUSB11, follow directions as offered by TIVO and there was nothing else to do. It just worked! Out of the box, it just worked!! The reasons I bought the Linksys router and USB network adapter were two-fold: 1) Two computer Geeks I know recommeded Linksys... My remarks in this review are related to hooking up the WUSB11 to a TIVO Series 2 device... The WUSB11 is totally compatible with my TIVO Series 2. No doubt about it.
I received the product promptly and followed the manufacturer's application suggestions as discussed on the Artic Silver website.I am running an Intel 3570k processor with a Cooler Master 212 Evo and idle temperatures are averaging 34 degrees C during the break in period. Very satisfied with the results.
[I am a grad student at CMU in Information Systems]I am disgusted with this router. Let me help you understand:a) This is not a Siemens router! Siemens bought a small firm that made routers and slapped the Siemens brand name on it. The product design is worthless. Consequently, the Siemens brand name for which I paid extra $$$ is worthless.b) The WEP set up is broken. Have fun setting up WEP on this one. Let me know if you succeed.c) The access restriction is non-existent. Most routers have MAC address filtering, this one has _Windows_ host name filtering :-O !! My friend on his iBook can get on the network without registering. Hmm...you think that's bad? Wait, my Windows laptop can get on the network even though it isn't registered as well. Net result - vaporware. My network is wide open and vulnerable! Gah!d) The print server is awful. I also feel the feature is responsible for the router to lock up. Everytime the router fails, I see the print error light lit up.e) I use my wireless laptop on the Carnegie Mellon network all day with no problems. This router will drop connections every time Ii) Use it for more than 2 minutesii) Transfer at speeds greater than 200 Kiii) Disconnect my laptop from mains powerThis is weird. I use the same laptop (IBM T23) on the campus network with no problems.f) Ok, so the wireless blows, the wired should be ok? NO!!This is the first time I've seen a wired router lock up. I stay away from the wireless connection, turn off my wireless card, and only use wired. And guess what? The wired connection locks up every 3-4 hours.Overall, this is a useless piece of hardware. I'd like to get my hands on the phony engineer who got to design this. grr.....
Good product... once you get it working... I dont know why they provide a CD to walk you thru the installation process seems like just about ever other review here had the same problem and there is a 95% chance your DSL modem isnt going to talk to the router forcing you to call tech support to get it working... but once you do... no complaints. I only give it 4 our of 5 for this reason.
Purchased for my son for christmas. He loves it for use at the gym and running. It is very protective and is easy to handle. Wishes it was a little less bulky.
I'm not sure why but this only plugs into one outlet and splits into 6.I'm no electrician but I wuold assume using 2 outlets would be safer. Unless it doesn't matter if they all run on the same line within the wall.In either case it works. Still difficult to use some bulky power adapters as they cover 2+ outlets.
This is an optimal quick release system for the Canon 5DM2 for a number of reasons:1) The plate is appropriately sized for the camera, rather than being overly huge, as is the case with many plates.2) It's high quality, made of sturdy metal components that fit perfectly together, as you'd expect, given that it was made in Italy.3) The "Low Profile" design keeps the weight down, which is a plus if you're using this for a handheld rig.4) The two bubble levels (not currently shown in the product photo on Amazon) are helpful.5) The quick release plate doesn't block the battery door, so you can switch batteries with it on (super helpful).In summary, highly recommended.
I have owned this recorder for several months and found it to be the most frustrating piece of electronics I own (including my computers). I finally took a hammer to the unit and it felt so good! I have on several occasions tried to record long movies and have this unit &quot;crash&quot; near the very end (forcing me to re-record the movie and spending another 3 hours). I have often spent much time getting this unit to record to a disc -- restarting the recording process after a crash -- perhaps as much as one out of four recrodings. Often I cannot get the unit to open and give access to discs that have crashed. (The on/off button has no over-ride, like a computer, to reset memory.) I have been using Memorix blank DVD's and would suspect that they are of fairly good quality -- yet I probably lose 10 to 20 out of a 100. I must wonder if the hard drive isn't just too wimpy to be a good recorder. The manual says that it may be necessary to clean the lens for the laser. I ordered a panasonic lens cleaner for over $30 (they sell the same type of device at Wal-Mart for $9) and cleaning the lens has no effect on performance. I will not be buying any more Panasonic products for some time to come. This is a rip-off.Mike in Buchanan, MI
I moved to an apartment which has antenna jacks on the wrong walls for where I want my gear. Running coax up and over or under is ugly or hard on the feet. This stuff works great, it can tuck under baseboards, route around door case and run under carpet without a hitch. I have HDTV and cannot see any loss compared to the regular RG58.My wife, however notices the lack of cables all around the house!High SAF very Flexible and seems Durable as well[...]
A Great Amazon retailer delivered the router ahead of time. The router works great as expected of any Linksys Router.
I've only been using the surge protector for a month and I haven't had any problems so far. I live in Orlando so summer lightning storms are a common occurrence. Before I had this surge protector, I'd unplug my new bedroom LCD tv whenever I expected a storm to come through. I haven't been doing that anymore since I plugged the tv into this surge protector. So far so good. I'm giving it 4 stars because I'll only know if it's doing it's job after a major power surge, which hasn't happened yet.
for holding the "cable box" directly below my small, wall-mounted flat screen TV. Easy to install
Brand name (starts with a D) costs twice as much as these 3v batteries. So i got two packs. They seem to work just as well as the brand name batteries and last just about as long. No big noticeable difference. Satisfied with the batteries.I was concerned these were PhotoLithium since I'm using them in a LED/Xenon flashlight but they seem to work just fine.
Using the Terk with a Tivoli/Kloss Model One. The AM/FM radio sits on top of a refrigerator which is two meters away from a window. I'm situated between Philadelphia and NYC. Without the Terk, I get weak to middling reception from some NYC stations, and very weak reception from Philly stations and Jersey shore stations. With the Terk sitting on top of the radio, I get much better reception from all stations, as evidenced by the Tivoli's meter/light. The Tivoli radio has a ferrite rod already built into it, so I do not have to attached the Terk to the AM antenna input in the back of the radio.The Terk is offered at a decent price on Amazon, and I highly recommend the Terk for anyone who needs a little help to make the most out of their AM radio.
So Far I'm satisfied with this product.Price, design, quality - everything is good to me.
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
I bought this wireless router from Amazon last month and shipping was fast. So far it is very reliable and stable. I will definitely recommend this to everybody.
I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas, as before she used a Kodak Easy Share LS420. Not happy with the shutter lag, and a want-to-be amateur photographer, we picked out the Nikon D40 Digital SLR.The lens speed is fantastic and the colors come out gorgous. She has never gotten so many compliments on the clarity and color of her photos before.The camera is light weight and comes with a heavy strap to carry. You also get a 18-55mm lens that zooms and distances the photos as you desire. It has an auto-focus option where all you have to do is press the button half way and it will focus the photo for you before you take it.On Auto, the lens speed is fast as long as you have an object you are focusing on. The action option will truly only work well if you are focused on a fast moving object, otherwise the lens will stall and the photo comes out yellow and foggy. (But why would you be using action if there wasn't anything moving, anyway?) On Auto, it is difficult to take a picture of anything close (Say, within 8-6 inches of the lens if it is a larger object) since it will not focus it, but then you can switch it over to Manual if needed and take the photo that way.The camera is attractive, the battery life is decent, the photos are spectacular. It uses a standard SD memory hard which was the same her old camera used. For a beginner, it was easy to pick up and use without the manual, which she still hasn't read. Her only complaint is that you do not see the photos on the LCD before you take the picture, only after. (hense the 4 instead of 5 stars)The neat thing about the photos as well as the camera lets you adjust the lighting, sepia or black and whites, and color adding right on the camera without putting it onto your computer and using a software. I expect her to share some of those photo contest winnings in due time, with her Nikon in hand. Nikon lived up to its reputation with this one.
This Printer is awesome love the ease of use and the print quality I may buy a few for gifts. Two thumbs up to cannon.
What a total rip off! Took three hours to fully charge the batteries and lasted only 35 minutes in my Canon Powershot SX20IS. Wasted a trip out to the Golden Gate bridge. Cheap drug store name brand Alkaline's lasted far longer. It would be a great product if it delivered on the 3-hour use. Not recommended for anything other than a tv remote. BOOOO! HISSSS! BOOOO! Rip off!
I have been struggling trying to find a rolling backpack to fit my monster laptop. The laptop was a gift, and I love it, but it is a beast, measuring 12 x 17.5 inches. It's a snug fit, but it fits! Plus I have room for 4 textbooks, a couple notebooks, my TI-84 calculator, laptop charger, pencils, and wiggle room. Also the side compartment for a water bottle on the side is a bonus. Truly, this has been a dream for me. The color is perfect(Cuban Brown), rolls smoothly, and so far no problems.There are pockets in the outermost compartment that are for pens/pencils, so the reviewer that said there was no room for such must have gotten a different model.I would highly recommend this for those that have large laptops. I haven't had a problem so far...it's been a month and I lug this around daily..and even nightly to the library for studying.
GETS THE JOB DONE WELL AND COMES WITH EXTRA PARTS SO IF U MESS UP U HAVE PLENTY OF WIRE LEFT.
I recently purchased and returned an Olympus C-7000 (thank you Amazon). As has been noted, when properly focused, the images are spectacular. Unfortunately, the focus was inconsistent, even in bright light and even with half-press of the shutter button and giving the camera time to focus. In dim light most of the images were blurry. Flash pictures, however, were always sharp and crisp. This lead me to put the camera on a tripod and try some pictures at low light levels. When mounted on a tripod and using the timer pictures were in focus, suggesting the problem with low light was more related to camera shake than focus. I tried putting the camera in the night shot mode and forcing ISO 400 (higher noise), but shake or focus was still a problem for hand held shots at low light levels.The Olympus C-7000 is not the only camera for which users report focus problems; many >7 mp cameras seem to have some focus problems and many users report better focused pictures with older, lower mp cameras. In part, the higher resolution sensors (>~5 mp) seem to require more precise focus for the more detailed image they produce. Two recently introduced cameras acknowledge this and try to correct this problem, one by shifting to higher ISO numbers in dim light and the other by shifting the sensor to lower mp resolution in dim light. Until autofocus technology catches up to sensor technology it may be best to limit your choice of point and shoot cameras to 5 mp or less or buy a camera with manual focus, a DSLR.
Thought I'd get rid of the $10 monthly charge from ATTBI and this modem worked great (though it did take ATTBI awhile to get things switched in their system due to poor tech support). I swear the speed jumped up a bit, but I could be imagining things. It is fully compatable with ATTBI in the Portland, OR area and is at a great price.
This case fits the Seagate flexdrive perfectly and offers good protection. The small pocket inside the drive is very handy to store cables and adaptors if needed.
All of my current lens can fit (one at a time) in this handy cloth case.It attaches to my belly bag for easy access so I won't have to carrya large camera case all the time. Perfect
I got the camera right before my trip to Europe. Camera is compact and powerful. The only complaint - it does not have simple viewfinder, which could help during sunny days. Battery life with oxides is acceptable, but not as long as listed in the manual. We are talking about 1/3 of the listed number of pictures. But the convenience - just buybatteries at the any news stand and recycle the old set. Also, I had to buy a simple belt pouch to keep camera handy, but may be it is just my habit to keep things on the belt (ebay, 9.98, s/h included). You need also SD memory. 2 gigs is more then you can wish. Also you could need `charger' just to view and maintain taken pictures without draining the batteries. I could use another camera with rechargeable battery for this. Now I am glad I have bought 2" display, but not 2.4. I save battery life and it is better during sunny days. I could compare with another Panasonic camera. THX
After looking at the various reviews on DVD storage devices, I opted to buy this unit as a Christmas gift. It has turned out to do everything it claims to do. A huge trash bag of empty cases has been replaced by this neat, organized way of storing our DVD collection. The software program was simple to use and print out. The most time consuming part of this storage system was deciding which DVD's were going to be stored in the unit and which ones would be held until we order a second unit. I will give it some time to make sure it continues to perform as it has to this point before I order another unit, but if it does, this is such a great system for storing DVD's and CD's. I would highly recommend it. There were no broken pieces, I had nothing to glue as some people appeared to have to do with similar storage units.
having taken this camera on several backpacking excursions, short and long, i have found it to be both reliable and easy to use in just about any situation. i have taken the 105WR through the silty waters of the Paria river, AZ, used it in downpours, fallen in quicksand with it strapped to my pack...and it still continues to produce incredibly clear photos. however, the camera is not always color accurate due to it's focal averaging system (hence the 4 instead of 5) but for a light, DURABLE point and shoot i couldn't ask for any better.
This is a great idea for those of us who travel or visit in new areas that are unfamiliar. Took us to our campsite with no problem in spite of winding roads, construction, closed streets detours. Very nice to have when pulling an RV.
I bought these looking for something more portable than my sennheiser 202's and they hit the mark pretty well. I find the bass stronger than the 202's (something I was looking for) and they are also much more comfortable. Only thing keeping these from being 5 star headphones is that they don't like to fit in the carrying case they came in. Other than that I've had no problems with them.
Memory arrived packaged well, sooner than I expected, and was plug-and-play easy. This was the memory bump that I desparately needed.Upgraded from 256MB to 640MB.
I truly believe that 3rd party ink clogged my printer twice. The ink is cheap, but not as good and apparently clogs the heads. I disregarded the warning of the technician who repaired my printer the 1st time but learned he was telling the truth the 2nd time.
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.
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.
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!!
I did not have any idea that I can get these online; price and convenient wise it is worth-it.Thanks much.
I bought my Panasonic HS35 folding headphones back in 2000 when my second or third set of yellow Sony folding sport headphones broke. The HS35's lasted me comfortably for six years of regular office, gym, and travel use. The volume control did eventually bind up a bit (after 4 -5 years), and was finally its achilles heel (the cord snagged on a chair while I was getting up and ripped apart at the volume control). Now they don't seem to be sold any more, and I can't find any others that use the same earbud design. I'm not a big fan of the common "vertical" earbud design used by Sony and others, and all the clip-on/behind the neck designs rub uncomfortably against my glasses. Nobody is likely to even read this review, I just felt they deserved a good eulogy. RP-HS35, RIP!Aug 8, 2006 update: Panasonic does have another model that is very similar to this set of headphones and still available - the RP-HX30. I definitely prefer the simpler design of the RP-HS35 and its smaller inline volume control, but the earbuds are identical and in virtually the same position/orientation on the RP-HX30. Contrary to their only Amazon review, they are very easy to assemble/convert. They are no longer available on Amazon, but I found them on sale at Fry's for $9.90. Seems like a clearance price, though...I doubt they will be around for much longer, so I grabbed two.
I stumbled into this device after I purchased and RCA LYRA Jukebox.. and if you happen to be one of the people who thinks this player stinks.. dang.. try the Lyra. You'll love the RioRiot after that.The biggest complaint I have had with the unit is the software. You can download the update for Windows Media Player that will let you use that to load software. True.But there is another choice. I use Sveta Portable Audio. It actually replaces the software that comes with a LOT of different players, including the RioVolt. It's shareware and you can get it at http://www.dbpoweramp.com/Is it perfect? Nope. Not perfect. But it's better than anything else I've used and I like it.Hope some of you find this helpful.......
I bought this Apex 1500 DVD player through [a store] online. When I got it home I found that the thing didn't work correctly at all. The "setup" key, necessary to conform the DVD player to your system, didn't work. Disc playback locked up on the first track, and the owner's manual leaves a lot to be desired. This DVD player is cheap, but you get what you pay for! Thumbs down...
Perfect for what i need it for. Surprisingly decent materials used. Not expecting this to have to be replaced any time soon
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.
nice backpack for SLR cameras. I was able to fit two Nikon camera lens bodies, 18-55 lens, 55-200 lens, 55-300 Lens, 40mm micro lens, Polaroid Flash (big one) Sony camcorder, chargers, memory cards, goflex drives. Still has room for one more lens..Nice backpack...
does everything I expected and does it well. Screen is easily readable even in direct sunlight. Controls are simple and easy to use wearing gloves. If you're looking for a great motorcycle GPS this is it.
No smaller than other USB drives, the SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB 2.0 Flash Drive. Its function is likewise similar: to hold 2.0 GB of content. What kind of content is unimportant. If you hard drive can save it, so can this device.I mostly use my flash drives to hold special projects or content, and rarely travel with them. One holds my website and portfolio. Another contains a massive cache of digital images. Two others have their own specialized roles. These are useful as photo albums. As such, like now, one is always poked into my computer USB outlet. When I do travel, however, and plug it into another computer, I have found it slow to load.In some cases, the other computers have not wanted to recognize my drive. That is a big point lost. One star removed just for this.When opening the package, it took a scissors to do the job, and I wound up cutting the manual. The blister pack might reduce theft in the store, but, like childproof medicine bottles, if it also reduces the intended user's capacity for opening the product, what solution is that?The price is right. No complaints there. Listing it here will not help, as prices will change as this level of flash drive becomes obsolete.My next flash drive will be bigger, and made by someone else. I want one without extra software, accepted wherever I plug it in, and, as 2 GB goes, I personally have outgrown the size.Anthony TrendlHungarianBookstore.com
This is the sixth one I bought from amazon, and I must to say ,on this price, it is the best power-bar you can find if you have lots appliances.Solid, reliable .
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.
This is my first bag from Canon, and I do like the exterior look of the bag. However, the beauty is only skin deep. The exterior/carrying functionality is marginal at best. The reason why I use backpacks (instead of a shoulder bag) is because I carry heavy cameras and lenses for long periods of time. This backpack is poorly designed for that purpose. The straps are set too close together, and as a result cut off circulation to your arms and cut into the back of your neck. The lumbar strap is no more than a decoration, as it is just a thin strip of nylon with no support or padding. The chest strap is not useful because since the shoulder straps already crimp at the underarms, the chest strap makes it even worse. Also, see my note about Lowepro's side buckles vs. Canon's lack of them.My list of pros:1. Looks stylish2. Has lots of exterior straps and pockets (though I'm still looking for something to do with those bungee-cross hatch things that ended up breaking and hanging down all over the place).Cons:1. Hurts to wear for any length of time2. Has the Canon logo emblazoned on the outside ("Please steal me!") -- Which I blackened out with permanant marker, but it still rubs off fairly easily.3. Has no side buckles to prevent unzipped main compartment from dropping camera and lenses out the side!4. The interior compartments are too loose and floppy, and the camera slides down. Everything is hard to get to in this thing.My recommendation: Buy the Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic (also comes in the smaller Micro). It is a FAR better camera bag (I've used it for over a year now). Great support, well padded and placed straps, great lumbar padding and strap, and all the good things about the Canon (though not quite as snazzy looking), without the drawbacks. And you will be surprised at how often those side buckles will save you (or, more accurately, your equipment). Take a look at the photo and you'll know what I mean.
Great low cost printer for high resolution color images--far superior to HP. In black text, I find that I must increase the resolution or occasionally get 12 to 15 pt text that looks italicized (slanted) when it is not. At the higher resolution, the black text looks great.I've been very pleased with the feed mechanism and absences of jams, though the paper holder (slanted plastic) attaches somewhat flimsily to the unit.I found that I could print envelopes, though my user manual barely mentioned this feature and gave no instructions on how to do this.The user manual has some cautions which are disconcerting. For example, one must never turn the printer off while the power light is flashing unless the printer hasn't moved or made any noise for five minutes. Can you picture Epson owners watching their printers do nothing for five minutes so they can turn off the power? Apparently, the power light flashes while the print cartridges are being &quot;charged.&quot; One is inclined to assume that if this charging is suddenly interrupted, all heck breaks loose. The booklet doesn't tell you what will happen or what you must do if this event occurs, such as in a power failure.Also, print cartridges are unusable once they are removed, even if they have ink in them. This would suggest that refilling cartridges is impossible.The ink cartridges are smaller than HP cartridges, though they are cheaper. The booklet advises that ink cartridges older than 6 months may be unusuable. I hope this is not the case as I stocked up at a recent sale.All in all, I like this printer much better than my HP855C, but I worry about what will happen if I accidently turn off the power while the power light is flashing. Yikes!
Needed a 2GB XD card and was very satisfied with the prompt delivery. The card fit perfectly in my camera. I plan to order another one.
This bag holds my Digital Rebel XT w/kit lens, Sigma 35-135, and a Kodak 80-200, Sigma EF 500DG Super, filters, cleaning supplies, and tripod. It's well padded and well made, I heard a complaint about the construction of the straps and was concerned until it arrived. The straps do not come close to my camping backpack, but I don't forsee carrying 70lbs in this Canon bag either. This is a steal at this price! I looked at Ritz for any similar bags and found that $75 would have gotten me something similar.
just what is needed for the upgrade of my older laptop. just plug it in and go after to put the cover back on
Although the manual said that the print server does not work with Macs...guess what? It does. I have an old iBook running Tiger and a Dell Laptop with XP my printer is a cheap HP LaserJet 1200. The wizzard took care of the XP installation, but I had to do a bit more for the OSX as follows:1. Set up a new network printer with LPD/LPR protocol (standard in this server) This is what makes the print server work with Tiger!2. Give the IP number of the router as the Print server/router default IP.3. When it asks for the printing queue do NOT LEAVE it blank, this is the standard way of setting-up the "default" printer. The name of the printer in my case was "printer1" since that is the default name in the router, but you can change that and you must provide that name to your machine.4. Select "Generic PostScript" printer.You must be ready to go. The print quality is fantastic. Unfortunatelly the transmition is not biderectional, but I do not care about knowing when my toner is low anyway...
I don't think I've ever felt compelled to write a review before this one, but this product wasted the last 4 hours of my life.I am in no way computer illiterate. I currently rent a modem from my internet provider, and I figured I might as well buy my own modem and quit paying them the rental fee. After lots of internet research and reading through tons of reviews of products on amazon, I came to this one. I did notice a couple of complaints on here about the router dropping wireless signals, but being the brilliant tech savvy person I am, I chalked those up to user error. Plus at $100 for both a wireless router and a modem?! What a steal! Fours hours later, after about 3 hours on the phone with motorola customer support, and 1 hour on the phone with my own internet provider, let me provide a little warning before adding this item to your cart.Warning #1: The wireless DID NOT work. It dropped the internet connection and rebooted the wireless feature about every 5 minutes. Motorola customer service claimed this was simply an issue with the router's channel (the frequency it works on). After exhaustively trying every channel, I can assure you, it was the hardware.If you don't believe me, or do not want to listen to my rant, just do an internet search with the product name and "dropping wireless signals." You will find forums of people describing exactly what I experienced. Maybe this is only the case with certain internet providers or regions, but this product to me was worth less than the bubble packaging that came with it.Warning #2: The price really isn't that great. I found a different cable modem and wireless router (not a 2 in 1 unit) for $70 total, including 3 day UPS shipping....Warning #3: The two-in-one may sound like a good idea, but it's not. I got an hour long rant from my internet provider about why the two-in-one units are actually not convenient. In short, if something happens to your internet, they can't work on these units easily, and that extra 6 cubic inches you saved by combining the units comes at the expense of no internet.Warning #4: The software will not work on mac. I read the reviews, and I knew this would be the case. I also knew I'd be able to set it up myself, as I've set up lots of networks before. So this was not really an impediment to me, but it might be to others and warrants repeating.BUYER BEWARE. I HIGHLY recommend buying two separate units, and perhaps not a wireless unit made by motorola (sweet phones though).Thank you amazon, however, for wonderful customer service in my return of this unit.
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.
After I bought my Canon 40D back in 2007, I was looking for ONE single lens that I can take on my travel, as I always want to travel as light as possible. It has to operate in low light condition as I may not always have my tripod. It has to be versatile in its zoom range as I may be shooting landscape in wide angle one day and portrait of my Mom the next. The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 delivers what I was looking for. IS works extremely well and I've made some street shots at night that would not be possible otherwise. I have been using this for 2 years and it's always the lens I take with me if I'm required to carry only one.The sole complain I have with this lens is flare, even with the lens hood. It doesn't improve much if I use larger apertures. It makes all the back lighting and sunset scenes more challenging. And that's why I'm giving this a 4 star and not 5.
I got a quick delivery, got what I wanted and not hassles, definitely will buy again
I bought these one year ago. The prise was OK, the sound quality and the bass is OK. Especially for music like jazz, piano, electronic music. That are all advantages of it.They don't feel comfortable for your ears. After one hour, my ears are aching from headphone pressure. And it looks, like they don't breathe. My ears are also so hot, therefore very uncomfortable.The wire is too short and feels very fragile. After two days of using, inner "leather" lining teared off from inside.They are noise canceling, but in reality, usually other people can clearly hear what I'm listening to.
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
Was looking for a tape for my older model video recorder and happen to run across this on amazon. Took a chance not really knowing if it was the right one. Got it and it was!! They work great!!
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 have a small business. Over the years I've owned over 30 printers.. starting with dot matrix. I bought 2 Konica Minolta printers from Sam's Club. The first broke 1 month out of warrenty. I've had nothing but trouble from the 2430DL. It is absolutely the worst printer I've ever purchased... I'll never buy another Konica-Minolta brand of ANYTHING.
Like many of the reviews before mine, I had terrible amounts of noise in most lighting conditions and some of the pictures came out so dark they were practically illegible. It was so bad that I was convinced that the camera was defective so I sent it back to Amazon for a replacement. There is just no way that a manufacturer can produce a product this bad with all the choice we have... it must be broken!Sure enough, the replacement they sent me takes decent pictures. Its not going to give you pictures as clear as many larger (compact) cameras, but for the average photographer who wants an ultra-compact camera it works just fine. The menus are intuitive and easy to master. The image stabilization works great. The best feature is the wide angle lens. Everyone always is concerned with zoom. I have a 2 year old Casio Exilim and a 4 year old Canon Elph and I never realized how much of the pictures were being cut off. This lens allows you to frame pictures much more easily, especially up close. The movie mode works great and the 16:9 format is nice for playback on your TV.I'm not sure whether recommend this camera or not. Everyone that sees it thinks its great. Its fun to use, solidly built, fits well in your hand and takes nice pictures. If you're willing to take a chance, it really is a very nice camera. Seems like Panasonic has some quality control issues to work on. For now, no complaints.
This is the best a person can have to capture his best momments
This stylus is very well built, works great, and looks good. This is a great buy!Since receiving it I have used it in class for about a week and it feels like it is built very well, I may never have to replace this stylus.
Can't complain about this product for it works as advertised. The only thing that bothered me was the load time was a little slow especially when you import larger picture files. But with the right software and time you can make it work flawlessly. Good luck and cheers!
I bought this for my new car, not wanting to spend $50 or so on a transmitter or the $500 for a docking station for my ipod. I know that some transmitters don't really work all that great, but after reading reviews for this product I felt confident in my purchase. It took some fiddling around with the transmitter (Read Eric William's review, it helped me a lot) I got it working with my radio. I do have moments where I get some static but I do live in a more rural area with some construction going on so its no biggie for me. It works great on the freeway, which was the big thing for me.
These ear buds aren't the best I've ever owned, but for the price, they're definitely worth buying. The bass is great, in my opinion, but the overall sound quality could be higher. But again, for as little as these cost, they're certainly worth buying.
At an amazing price, these DVD's are a great investment. Instead of purchasing 50 DVD's for $24, I researched a little more and was able to get double for only $3 more. What a great deal!
I have the newest version of this router the srx400, and it works great. I don't know what the negative complaints are for. All you have to do is turn off everything dealing with the internet and plug everything into the router and then turn on the modem, routher and hardwired computer. It all has to be done in this order. I have not had a problem with the router and had an immediate boost in my signal strength. I do not use a network card and get very good signal. Have never been booted off of the net and have no problems with living in a all cement house overseas. I would recommend this product to others due to my over all satisfaction with it.
I work for an Aviation business and we bought three of these to stay in contact with our other locations. They were a breeze to install on XP and on Vista and we love them. We use these with Skype so the quick Windows Messenger button is useless, but that's what I get for buying Microsoft. Over all I'm very satisfied with this product and I'm thinking about buying one for my home.
I've had the Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII, and a BlackBerry so I consider myself a long-time PDA user. I've had the 3975 for about 2 months; here are my observations.- Screen is the best I've seen, in all types of lighting.- Battery life is good, but you can not swap out the battery, it is rechargable.- The ac adapter used for charging comes with a small "adapter" that is needed to charge the device when the cradle is not used, e.g. when traveling. On a recent trip, I brought the charger then realized I did not bring the "adapter". I had to go to an electronics store to buy one...at least it was cheap.- It is heavier and bulkier than Palm's, not something you can carry in your shirt pocket.- Includes Bluetooth funcitonality. I was able to download my entire phone list database to my cell phone (also Bluetooth enabled) in about 2 minutes (200-ish numbers). I've also used it with my PC after I got a Bluetooth USB AdapterPairing the iPaq with other devices is a bit klugey but once you've figured it out, it's good.- Comes with infrared also. It DOES NOT work with a PALM (atleast I have not gotten it to). I have used it with my PC however.- It interfaces smoothly with MS Outlook (synched via USB port). I use it to download emails and read/respond in meetings or on planes etc. The emails are dumped back into Outlook and sent off at next "autosynch" when attached to PC.- If it had BlackBerry "always on" capability, it would be much more useful with email.- It uses MS Pocket PC 2002 OS. I have not had any issues with it, one soft re-boot when internet explorer locked up (iPaq still worked fine, but could not launch explorer).- HOWEVER, do not expect this OS to function like PC-based Windows. It does have similar look, but does function differently. You have to get used to cycling through windows that are open to get at what you want...not bad, but not like PC-based windows...I still like it better than PALM OS.- There are several different methods for inputting info; Palm-like character recognition, handwriting recognizer that recognizes long-hand, and a small keyboard-like pad.- Software is decent and a lot is available in places like Avant-go, apps that are usually free for trial, then [a small fee].- MS Word is good, Excel is difficult to use unless you want to see a handful of cells at a time; I downloaded a program from Avant-go for viewing ppt slided, great unless there's a lot of text, almost impossible to read. MS Outlook is great, email, calendar come across perfectly. MS Reader is good, screen has enough resolution to make reading easy on the eyes.- It comes with SD card for adding memory, programs, etc. An expansion kit for Compact Flash is available, should have been included on a device at this price range.- There are expansion packs that slide on to the device for adding GPS, modem and ethernet hook-up etc. I have not tried them.- Comes with several other features, voice recognizer (you can include audio in notes, docs..), and other things; see the descriptions on sites like Amazon.com, thier all fine and not worth going into.Overall, it's my favorite PDA to date. If it had "always-on" email capability, it would get 5 stars from me.
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.
Ever since getting an Apple TV, I have been converting lots of iMovie movies to Apple TV encoding. The Elgato Turbo.264 works great - it appears as another selection from the Export options within iMovie. On my iMac G5 (2.0 GHz), a 90min iMovie took just under 2hrs to encode using Elgato compared to 10hrs otherwise. The picture quality is equivalent to encodings I did previously without it.
The product description proves to be reliable and accurate. The Innopocket case snugly and precisely fits my 2 GB first-generation Nano.I did choose to modify the included lanyard in a manner which now makes it more secure and, in my opinion, better looking. My Nano is white, and I think that the white click wheel showing through the case opening looks acceptable. Of course, a black Nano (and black click wheel) will look the best with this case.My only long-term reservation about this case is with the ability of the two metal detents to reliably hold shut the two case halves. At some point in the future I may supplement the detent-effected closure with artfully-applied black electrical tape. My modifications and tinkering should not be interpreted as product faults, however. It is my nature to never "leave well enough alone."I recommend this case for any variant of the first-generation iPod Nano.
I really did not use this for a long time since I didn't have to use it after 3 months but it served its purpose. Great and cheap financial calculator.
(I own the medium-size version, but this review applies to the small as well)I just got a Macbook Pro and was looking for a stylish bag; I was looking for a bag that did not scream "CUBICLE JOCKEY" or "HEDGEFUND MANAGER", yet still was sleek, functional, and stylish...and I think the STM bag is it.If you're reading this review, you're probably familiar with the number of pockets and vertical orientation and inner velcro flap that covers the two main pockets - so let me tell you about how the bag works for me.I didn't want the run-of-the-mill laptop bag that every commuter on the train has, overstuffed with papers, cheaply made, back-breaking, and generic. I want my bag to be as svelte as my titanium pro laptop; this bag is light, protects everything I need, and slips under an airplane seat when you're forced to ride in cattle-class.The front flap isn't really meant to carry a lot of stuff - I usually make the mistake of overloading it with some bottled water, a snack, and a handful of other garbage - which can make getting to the inner pockets less than elegant - but that's just my fault.
I also read reviews on this and CNET. I travel 80% of the month and wanted something that I could not only listen to music, watch movies but also show technique videos. I originally bought the M but the screen was very nice but to small. So I went with the W. I have had it for 4 weeks now and love it. The only negatives I have are:-The size-The ability to manage the files on the unit via the PC (can create folders but not move items into it easily)If you can get over the size of the unit than the W is awesome. I just got back from a Jacksonville to San Diego trip and I watched 2 movies and 2 episodes of 24.If you are going to buy one I would suggest buying the following:-Extended Battery-MisticAudio Case with stand (works great)-Wireless Headset (have not found one I like yet)I am still researching wireless headsets but if you travel a lot I think this is a must. With the size of the unit you can keep the W in your bag and walk through the airport without having to carry or put it in your pocket. Good luck.
I bought one at a local CompUSA store based on a PC Magazine Editor's Choice award and have been very impressed with it. The thing just always works plus the remote Web-based administrative function is pretty cool.
My Samsung is wall hung I didn't want any annoying cables between my DVR and DVD player to the set. I used a 6'cable in the wall between two of these, an upper and a lower Petra PET0485 Single HDMI/Component outlets. With two 3'HDMI cables to connect the lower DVR and upper set. There are four connections 1-HDMI and 3-AV cables to connect. I used quality heavy cables and due to this it can become very daunting cramming them all back into the securing ring or low voltage box. I recommend using "old Work" or low voltage cut in boxes they have no backs and basically grab the drywall and give you something to screw the plate onto. However care must be used installing everything back into the drywall. There is not much plastic on the Petra PET0485 Single HDMI/Component around the attaching screw that holds it onto the ring. You must use one hand to push in while screwing both top and bottom evenly until secured. Once on you will not be removing it and shouldn't break.
I was looking for an inexpensive camcorder with high quality audio and video, digital download capabilities (i.e., miniDV), and good portability. I tried out numerous camcorders and read up on many more, and I eventually settled on the Panasonic PVDV103. The first distinguishing feature is that it's seriously SMALL -- noticeably smaller than the comparable models from Canon and JVC. It fits really well in the palm of my average-sized hand, and most the controls then just fall naturally under the fingers. As a result, it's a pleasure to use even for extended hand-held filmimng sessions. The audio is very clean, unlike the Canon ZR-series, and the video has wonderful, natural colors. Downloading an image via Firewire is easy and trouble-free. I only have three minor quibbles with this camcorder: 1) it doesn't have the Sony-style night vision capabilities for filming in dim or dark situations; 2) its optical zoom is 10X, which is good but not superb; and 3) its image stabilization isn't quite as solid as Canon's or Sony's. All in all, for the price (and even for hundreds more), I don't think there is a better all-around camcorder.
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 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.
What can you say about a product that is this inexpensive. It's worth the price just for the extra protection for your lens.
The logic case fit my Seagate satellite wireless hard drive and it's accessories perfectly. So I have everything all together and protected.
U can use all ur internal hard drives as USB external hard drive be it IDE 3.5 inches or 2.5 inches or SATA ones. I have tested it with IDE hard drives of different sizes and everything went well. I enjoyed it hope u'll enjoy it 2.
This TV cost me $890, in two Months the screen went bad and it has low audio from day one.
I have always treated my peripherals with care and caution. But now I want to drop-kick this one off of my balcony. It repeatedly gives a paper jam error, even though there is no paper jam. (I have triple-checked.) Numerous advice columns suggest resetting steps, but none of them work. The most likely solution has been posted at fixya, but it entails taking the whole thing apart and using a piece of electrician's tape to improve upon a canon design flaw. For heaven's sake.
A styra is better than a stylus because the tip is much softer. This upgraded version has a magnetic cap so it never slides off by mistake. Great product for protecting your iPad 2 touchscreen! It looses one star for its price; otherwise, it's a five.
I am still using my old battery. It seemed it was not my battery or charger but the inside connection was damaged. So I am keeping it ready for the next time. I hope it was retain its activity on storage. Otherwise I would like to return it if possible.
Seriously, if somebody gives this bag a bad review there is something wrong with either the product, the order, or the person writing the review. I would not hesitate to buy this bag again.Pros: Excellent price. Excellent quality. Plenty of space. Exceeded my expectations.Cons: None. It could always be improved but I have found no flaws.
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.
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.
GOOD SOUND QUALITY.1 SPEAKER HAD A CRACKED GRILL AND SONY HAS NO REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR IT.
I didn't like the software interface provided, which I needed to use during set-up. The screens aren't intuitive enough, I had to waste time clicking around too much.Once it was set up and working, it didn't work consistently well. I have a Brother HL-1240 laser printer (parallel) and an Epson Stylus CX6400 (USB) connected to is and I get random trash characters showing up on my pages coming from the Brother laser printer.
Release notes are inconsistent with website regarding supported WiFi cards. You are required find a backdated card, because the drivers are locked in firmware. Fortunately I had a 3 year old Lucent card lying around to get the unit running.Once running, it did not perform nearly as well as I had hoped. 192kbps MP3's sounded very flat, and there were intermittent pops, sizzles & skips. It my be tolerable as background music during a party, but could not possibly serve as an acceptible method for listening to your music collection day to day.I expected to be able to drive everything from the PC. Rather, you must use the cheesy TV interface. Furthermore, you are limited in your ability to pipe any internet audio source through the device; the internet radio stations are posted (and limited) by PRISMIQ. Appears they are trying to sell subscription services as well.All in all, for the expense & hassle, it is cheaper and easier to buy a Sony CD jukebox to play my music library, and stick with Comcast digital cable for streaming audio.BTW iRock sells a $20 wireless trasmitter that broadcasts through the FM band that would probably serve up the same quality.
This MP3 player connects directly to the computer to charge and load music. It does not require any special software, it simply shows up as a removable drive where you can drag your music on or off. Done and done. Also features microSD for more storage, an FM tuner, and a microphone.
Ok, I've been trying out headphones for over a year now. This whole time I've seen all the rave reviews of these but I passed them up 5 times for other headphones. All the headphones I've purchased have been in the $100 and under category. None of them have provided the balance of price, sound quality, and comfort that I've been searching for. Finally, I noticed a couple of weeks ago that the PortaPros were on sale for $27 on Amazon.com. So, I finally decided to go ahead and get a set. Finaly, the perfect balance I've been looking for!!!! I know they're not the best sounding headphones on the market but they really do have a great balanced sound with balanced low end, mid-range, and high-end. They are very light and super comforatable. The main reason why I kept passing them up was the complaints of sound leakage. They do leak sound because they are the open design. The high-end headphones are all open design and they all leak sound. I work in an office environment so this is a concern for me. I have a Createive ZEN MP3 player that I use at work and I'm able to set the volume half way (15 out of 25) before the sound leakage is noticeable to my coworkers. Most of the day I don't go above 10 or 11 so 15 is plenty loud for all day usage. And on top of all this, if you ever have a problem with them you ship them back to KOSS ($6 shipping charge) and they send you a new pair (FOREVER!!!!!). Finally, something I've purchased has lived up to all the hype!!!!
This i pod is awsome it is the greatest mp3 player on the market. I have had it for a year and i still havent come close to filling up 2,000 songs. I pod can also almost double as a plam pilot with its contact lists and calenders. and in your spare time when your not listening to music you can play games. the redesigned scroll wheel allows you to to easly direct youre i pod and its less senstive to dirt and dust and sand. in short get a apple i pod and i think its worth the extra money to get the 10gb
This iPod is so cool. It is really small and can easily be in your pocket at all times. It is also really light. The sound quality is a really good. The only bad part about it is that there is no LCD. It is worth paying $99 for it. I use it more than my 15GB MP3 player since it is so small. The only problem I had with it was when I was renaming some songs from a CD with iTunes. You have to make shure that you don't put any periods in the song name. If you do, whenever you want to play the song the iPod will just skip over it. Overall, this was one of the best $99 investments I ever made.
This is a wonderful pair of headphones they fit in your ear good and don't fall out as apposed to the Apple iPod headphones. I think the thing I like about the most with them is that there so comfortable, I really like that fact and for five dollars I think this is probably the best headphone out there. The sound quality is actually very good and the bass stays in most of the time. Sadly though I lost the right earphones tip and have been to lazy to buy some more.Great headphones at a great price!
I wanted to buy Linksys's &quot;compact&quot; KVM switch, because I thought the case looked cooler, and I wanted to be able to switch between PCs by pressing my CTRL key twice. However, one of my two PCs uses a serial mouse and AT keyboard, so I had to get this one (which includes ONE set of adapters) instead, because the &quot;compact&quot; switch only supports PS2 mice and keyboards. Much to my surprise, it uses the same keyboard hotkey as the compact switch (although I never saw that feature advertised ANYWHERE). Because of this, I was able to drop the switch (which really isn't very big at all) behind my desk, out of sight -- I never have to touch it! If there's any degradation to my high-resolution screens, I can't tell.
I love this little remote! Even better than how easy it is to use is how cheap it is. It auto focuses before taking a picture as well which is a nice and much needed feature in my opinion. My only downfall is that it DOES NOT come with any sort of paperwork or directions. Its in a tiny box with a sleeve and that's all you get. I had to personally look up online how to use it. Other than that, I love it!
It's quick, it holds a lot of pictures (I get like 500 at 8mp), and it's never flubbed. Just what I would have expected from Olympus. Good product.
Really great radio for the money. I was surprised by how good this radio sounds for its size. Receives very well, and easy to tune.
This is more for home use not everyday office use. If you only need to use a fax machine for twice a year then go right ahead and use this. I hate this fax machine. I can't even scan 10 pages without it crumpling the paper or it usually grabs about 3 pages at a single time. I need something that can handle work and this fax machine can't do the job.
not much more to say on the matter LOL looks and sounds great, no problems whatsoever!! Easy purchase, came quick and it blends into the ceiling which i like!
Good speakers! I read someone's review that said good bass but not in your face bass. Very True! It's all good.
do not tight to much, the screw are cheep and you do not need to much, the rest is good
My truck has a fiberglass roof and a large air dam that blocked the signal and with the fiberglass roof it made mounting the other antenna difficult. With the hockey puck style antenna my reception was fair at best and never went above 2 bars on the radio. With this antenna it rarely goes below three bars of signal strength (full signal) It was easy to mount & well constructed. I would recommend it highly
Scanmaker made by Microtek no longer offers telephone tech support. The only reason I purchased the product was to transfer images from 35mm negatives to my computer and produce photographs.Without tech support I am unable to figure out how to adjust the various settings to reproduce the image from the slides or film strips.Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL Scanner with Transparent Media Adapter
I've never had a scanner before, so I cannot compare it to others, but this photo scanner rocks! It arrived in time and in great shape, and I've been suprised by the quality of the photos that I've scanned. And let's not forget that I found this particular scanner on the Amazon website for much less than I expected to pay for it after reading Consumer Reports. How's that for a "Best Buy?"
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.
This will just squeek bye, and most likely their are no other writers that work well on the market either. I am returning this and will just sit on my hands until All these manufaturers can produce a good fast writer for all blank DVD media discs. It may just be Roxio that is fouling it up. But my $200 is going somewhere else. DVD wr/r are just a money dump at this time.good luckbuy a good hard drive instead.All current DVD writers deserve no stars
I bought this because it was an MP3 player with wi-fi, I thought it would be a good alternative to my iPod touch and I could give that to my apple loving brother. I had no idea your getting useless wifi with no keyboard or touchscreen. So you can't access the internet at all. Why give a product wi-fi if it can't be used for internet browsing? I think iPod is an overly expensive brand; and there is no reason this wouldn't be better than an iPod nano or shuffle; but the iPod touch is actually useful at places that offer wi fi, like McDonald's or Starbucks if you need information off of the internet. (email, directions, get a hotel, make a phone call with skype) Do not buy this product as a competitor for an iPod touch, buy it as a mp3 player you can get cheaply; closest comparison is to Sony Walkman.
Same comment as other reviewers -- low grade hissing constantly. This is my second one and i'm taking it back.
I have owned multiple laptops over the years and this is by the far the best. This Laptop is a powerhouse, starting with its 17" screen which makes any web page, video, or game look fantastic. The finger print sensor makes logging onto the computer and websites so much easier than having to type your passwords in. We played with this for an hour trying to get it to log in with somebody else's fingerprint but it never did. The fan does run alot but I hardly notice it, but it does push alot of heat out of the unit. It handles all my CCIE and CCNP simulators no problem not to mention games. I have had one problem with, the power control unit died but with one call to customer service they had a box delivered the same day with overnight shipping to repair it at no charge to me, I work with all types of computers every day and I know stuff happens so no big deal. So if you like having the power to run any program that you have and super high quality graphics then I highly recommend this product.
Not for average DIY. Needs electrician to install.. since rewires bell transformer. NOT PLUG AND PLAY. I returned.
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.
this xmas was the breakout season for getting dvd players. my purchase was based on sound &amp; vision magazine review. so far, the player's performance has been excellent. no skips or freezes so far. the best video is with the component inputs, but the cable prices are very high. also with wide screen versions of most dvds, it's better to have a big screen tv. my 20 inch jvc has large black bands above and below the picture and i would prefer a full screen version. be sure to read the manual for the player; don't assume it' just enter and play. sometimes you have to set the audio on some dvds. i have also rented several dvds with no problem, but you'll find yourself buying a lot if you're not careful. that's how good dvd is.
Although this printer offers a nice feature set, the execution is very poor, especially as it affects the operation of my computer (dual core Vista PC).The drivers and other background software crashes constantly. Every day I see windows dialogs informing me that some part of the HP com drivers has crashed.Forget the WiFi and Network printing features, they dont work half the time. The printer is always getting "lost". I finally just plugged the printer in via USB.There are dozens of other odd and annoying behaviors that would take too long to describe. Clearly, HP outsourced the software development to an incompetent team and then shipped it anyway.In addition, the ink cartridges are very small and cost alot. You can easily spend $50 every few weeks. I would recommend buying 3rd party ink which will give you much more ink for your money.
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 use this in my 98 Caravan. The gear shift is on the steering column, as is the case with many vans or pick-ups. When the shifter is in "D", it puts the GPS at the perfect location both for visiblity and ease of use. I think an actual dash mount would make it too hard to read or use. Also, don't forget to check out the auto power adapter. When you run the eTrex on external power, you can keep the light on all the time. This is great when you are driving at night.
Out of the box one of filters had a defect of coating. like a underpainted blob.Thanks Amazon for no hassle return.
I hate this product.I recently moved and wanted some kind of small, simple CD player in my bedroom. I also wanted something relatively inexpensive. After a lot of shopping around, I settled on this CD player/clock radio. The clock radio aspect was a nice bonus, as I wanted another clock for the bedroom as well.The unit takes up very little space on my nightstand with the vertical form factor. The unit doesn't look exactly like the product picture on Amazon, but it's similar. The controls are mostly easy to figure out, and it has a battery compartment in case the power goes out (two AA batteries). The display is readable from a distance, and overall the unit is attractive. It is also inexpensive.Unfortunately, the goodness ends there. The negatives:1. To play a CD, you must turn the unit on. Pressing 'play' without turning the unit on doesn't work.2. The display is so bright I have to turn it away from my bed at night--even on the dimmest setting it is far brighter than my bright red LED clock radio.3. The speakers are terrible. Even playing simple acoustic guitar music (Windham Hill variety) causes a lot of vibration. I am surprised by this: Yes, the unit is cheap and has small speakers, but I am still disappointed--I wouldn't expect Philips to make such a bad sounding unit. My 10 year old $20 clock radio sounds better than this. Even turning up soft piano music to a volume audible more than 4 ft from the unit results in very bad sound.4. The unit makes a fluttering noise when the CD is rotating, with a grinding-and-hiss combination noise when it spins up the CD. In the morning, I am usually awakened by the grind, rather than my music. Sometimes it makes a lot of noise as it switches from one track to another. All of this happens with various CDs that have been treated well and handled carefully.5. When manually starting to play a CD (such as to fall asleep to), there's a good 30-45 seconds that it's impossible to check the time of the alarms! Pressing the alarm buttons just don't do anything. This is just silly.I have bought some pretty poor products from time to time over the years, but I do think it is fair to say that this is one of the worst uses of my money ever. I wasn't expecting a heck of a lot, but I still ended up very disappointed.It's not clear the competing products are much better, but I would not recommend this product to anyone. :-(
Great price, delivery and a very good product. If you need these filters, place an order now, these are great.
this is not even close to 8 gauge wire. I'd say it's maybe 12. IF THAT. and the fuse and fuse holder was missing too. needless to say I'mn returning it. I only got it for the power and ground wires and fuse to power my small power inverter in my trunk. I wouldn't even trust this wire for a small 200 watt peak amp. I honestly have no idea what it would even be good for.
I bought this keyboard to replace my giant Logitech multimedia keyboard that I bought a few years ago. I realized that I never use the extra keys and the fancy rounded edges just take up extra space.There seems to be a few versions of the Logitech UltraX. The one that I received looks like the picture, but the backspace key is the wider kind that takes up two spaces.Pros:- Slim profile thanks to the laptop-style keys.- Very small foot print. My desk feels a lot bigger with this keyboard.- It's just a good, solid, standard keyboard: wide backspace key, no weird F-lock button, no extra scroll wheels or crazy stuff like that.Cons:- The positioning feels slightly wider even though the keyboard is smaller. I can't quite figure it out, but I noticed that I can't reach the End key with my pinkie anymore.- The laptop-style keys take a little getting used to if you're coming from a standard keyboard.For the price, it's excellent. Right now, it's $25.45 so even non-Prime members can get free shipping on this.
product came fast, on time. exactly what i wanted. the product works. couldnt/wouldnt ask for more
I'm very pleased with this product. It is easy to set up. It's controls are logicallyarranged and the sound quality is very good. I haven't had this radio long enough tosay anytning about battery life.
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!
Received item yesterday. Tried it out and it works. Had some old IDF hard drives that I needed files off of. One was virus laden. I was able to run a virus scan/cleanup on it-using the adapter kit-without compromising my computer. I then copied the files I needed from the hard drive. Item's construction is not that great. Care must be taken to handle it gently when using. But, that appears to be common with everything now days. Item received was a little different from the pictures shown. Probably due to different companies making them. Do not know yet how it will work on SATA drives. I gave it 4 stars because of the not so great quality construstion of the items. Two day (really three) prime shipping is great.
My IDM-9520 has worked incredible, even given a few melted popcicles...he he he. But seriously now it won't read a disc. Any suggestions? Anyone know where I can send it back to in effort to get it repaired/serviced? thanks kathleen. -
Perfect. Just what I wanted. I use it all the time. Fits the f31fd perfectly. Carries an extra memory card. Protects the camera well. Shoulder strap carry is what I like, but also has a belt carry loop. My quest for the correct case for the f31fd stops here. It's the one.
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!
The sound is wonderful. Setup is easy. Unfortunately, batterly life is really, really bad. If you charge it and start playing, you may get up to 2 hours of listening time. Unfortunately the battery runs down when you AREN'T listening, too. So, when I listened for an hour and then did not recharge overnight, by the next morning the battery was out. And it does not recharge quickly, it takes 3-4 hours. This has made me disinclined to use it or carry it around -- it basically only works if I have JUST recharged it.
I purchased In March 2009 & have loved it since! I have a 99 Lincoln Continental & so trunk space was not an issue & I have had many other systems in other cars! Since my 1st infinity purchase in 2000 I have used only Infinity Kappa!! But these are great & have just as much bass as my older 2 12" kappa's & Love the box these come in! When & if I blow these subs I will use this box for some Infinity Kappa Perfect 12"s!I was skeptical about a loaded enclosure untill now! I have 450x2 Rms amp on these with another 4 channel running all 6 speakers in car & have a 1/0 guage wire kit with a dist.box that breaks into 2-4 gauge wires! Clarity of Infnity is known with amps!I listen to rock,rap,punk,classical & these subs perform like champs & have the solid hit of bass from rock or rap drums & I even tried a bass comp CD & holly crap! My firnds have spent $1000's more for over priced hyped up junk! But unless your going comp. These are great!The shake the hell out of my big car & I can't get rid of the rattles I have outside of car becuase its the trunk lid,tail lights & underside of the car that rattles & I cant keep a full can of soda in the cup holder with out it spinning around & going flat quick!! Trust me you can feel your ears & nose vibrate with most songs!! Just now wishing I had a hatchback now!!
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 have done plenty of burning over the years and I can say that this would have to be the worse batch I ever received. Amazon was awesome with the return process though.
First thing to note: This is Sandisk's new smaller sized Memory Stick. As is, it won't work in almost any Memory Stick enabled device due to the size. HOWEVER, it comes with an adapter, and with the adapter, it works fine. This is a Memory Stick ** PRO ** device, and won't work, with or without the adapter, in devices that don't support the Memory Stick ** PRO **. Check your device for compatibility before buying.I have used this Sandisk card + adapter in several Memory Stick PRO enabled devices and it has worked flawlessly with them. At the price, it is a steal!
The camcorder does a decent job of recording, the 30 minute disk limits what can be done with the camcorder. It's fine for family gatherings, etc. The software that comes with the camera was a real disapointment, I have not been able to combine disks to put on a regular dvd. I guess it is good for the money you pay for it. The 40X zoom is a plus, it allows a good picture from farther away. Betty Haith
This is a great GPS Unit. It is very accurate and only 2 AA batteries last a suprisingly long time. I had been researching and shopping around for a GPS for a while now and i am very happy with this Garmin Map60
Very good product. Works well on nearby signals..not so well for distant or weak ones..maybe external antenae would work better?(plus we live in the mountains)..but I like the portability and power source options..external ac (with included adaptor/recharger) or 2 aa batteries..(not included)..alkaline or rechargable nicd or nimh..batteries recharge while unit is plugged into the ac outlet and in use. I recommend buying the nimh rechargable batteries, because premium alkalines don't last long.
Had the microwave for well over a year. It still nukes food well. Has more settings than I need. If you're a professional chef you MAY need something more, but I doubt if the household kitchen will.
hdspringer98,Where did you bought WGT624? I read the same stuff about V2 on some other sites too. Could you re-post, if you got V2 from Amazon?Thx
Hello,I bought this product to use with an HP OfficeJet G95. The product does not support such printers, but that fact isn't written anywhere for a consumer to read. Also, the product was defective. It wouldn't have worked with any printer right out of the box. It seems from other reviews many of these get shipped defective. Customer support on this product was also lousy, and the written documentation was confusing and incomplete for all but the network savy. I'm a systems administrator, and I found the installation to be a real pain. Perhaps the defective device skewed my opinions, for I had to troubleshoot problems when you'd think the process would be easy and clear. Work on your QC please Linksys. You have great ideas, but your quality of products is very poor.
Very practical and well assembled wall mount, I used it on a 20" LCD TV and worked perfectly.
I bought 2 of these little guys. It's a little irritating that the item is not the same as in the picture. You'll actually receive a bulky connector head and body like pictured here: [...]Works great with my iPhone but won't work with the Nano while the headphones are plugged in. This cord retracts and extends well; perfect for use in my vehicle. Functions just as well as $20 Scosche retractable USB cable. I'm happy!
Have had others in the past this one has succeeded my expectations would recomend this one,especially for the price I paid around 60.00 dollars.
This is a repeat purchase of an item I've found to provide high quality and very reliable recording. TDK is a brand I trust.
This product should be recalled.I had a Netgear 802.11b that had good range, and worked flawlessly for a year and a half. It dies. I bought this as a replacement.This router has less than HALF the range of my previous netgear router when used with 802.11b devices. This translates to a range of less than 50' in open space, and 15' in my home.To top it off, I can't maintain a connection for more than 30 minutes with the device and the router on the same desk. The router keeps randomly resetting.To top it off, its getting worse by the day. I'm going to try to return it, either to Amazon or Netgear.
A little overpriced, but does look nice and is good starter package.
Overall, I am satisfied with this headphone.1. my setup. I have this unit connected to the audio out jack of my Panasonic plasma TV. My DVD player has analog audio cables going into the TV and digital coax cables going to my receiver. Also connected to the TV is analog audio from my cable box. Hence, the headphone is used only for watching DVDs and cable TV. I don't have it connected to my receiver.2. use environment. My wife and I mostly use these headphones while using the treadmill in the same room, or sitting at the sofa when the kids are asleep.3. sound quality. Very good quality. Almost as good as my Grado SR-60 (wired). I have not tried any other wireless headphones. However, these headphone definitely have hissing and static noise, which are quite frequent, occurring maybe every minute, for a split second. How can I tolerate this, you ask? Well, the hiss is very quiet and brief, and so is almost imperceptible. When the movie has significant volume, the hiss is imperceptible. But I'm sure there are purists out there who could not tolerate this kind of noise.Lastly, the headphone is light enough that we can comfortably wear it while we're bouncing up and down on the treadmill. Recommended.
The reviews and the price were what pointed me in the direction of this switch box and I'm pleased with my decision. Easy to hook up, no 'pop!' from the speakers when zones are added or removed as I've seen with older models in the past and the rubber feet keep the unit from sliding around even with a clumsy stab of the finger on the buttons. The zone title stickers were a nice touch too and make it simple to find the speaker sets you want to select as well as wire identification. It's a well thought out product without being overly complicated or stupid expensive.My only bytch is I didn't take into account that I had intended to install my 5.1 surround home theator into zone 1 and this unit wont allow for more than 1 pair of speakers at the input or per zone so I must hit a few more buttons on the reciever and turn a knob on the sub woofer to shut them down when needed, but alas this was my own fault and probobly saved me a ton of cash from a 5.1 ready switcher.
Was as I expected it to be. Received the product in a very short time. Would not hesitate to order from this company again.
Expected only base recording quality, but happily found I can record from small casett player with very good results. Good enough to add to a slide show.
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.
I used a grado sr80 before my sister took it away. After that I tried bose, but I felt that it's not as good though it's more expensive. This pare of pp was really a surprise since it remind of my sr80's clear and powerful sound. And it's much cheaper. I don't write comments for the things I buy. This is the first time since I really want to introduce this headphone to anyone who love music and clear sound.
I have had good luck with Trendnet products. There are many suppliers out there and some are putting out inferior hardware and software but Trendnet seems to have products that work well in many situations.
Disappointed with this printer. In general, very easy to use. Connects well with Windows XP machine. Main drawback: I can only print about 50-100 pages before the printer starts asking for more ink. I have used about 3 reams of paper in the past year... 3 black carts and 2 color ones. Ouch!Do not recommend this printer. The ink tanks are very small and very pricey...
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?
I bought this camera and when I got it, I started playing with it, I figured out really quick that you have to know what you are doing to really be able to use this camera correctly. I don't know. I got the manual, confused me a bit, but I am learning. Have fun with it, take classes if you can
Set it up in attic. signal running through two walls, kitchen cabinets, and refrigerator. 100% signal strength. would highly recomend.
I ordered 3 surge protectors for my home computers.When I connected everything, one of the units did not pass throughthe ethernet signal. I thought "oh no", this is going to be a pain.I went to the customer service/return website.To my surprise, the process was so simple and easy and painless.They had my recent purchases. Just click the item, answer a few pulldowns and bam, a prepaid return label was printed. Pop it on the box andput it in the mail. At the same time a replacement is immediately beingshipped to me. No cost and minimal effort. I am a most satisfied customer.
I ordered the power cable from Amazon after it appeared as an accessory for the Garmin Nuvi I had previously ordered. Unfortunately, the cable sent to me was not compatible with the model of Nuvi that I had. I first contacted Amazon.com and then ANTONLINE; but neither organization did anything to help with the problem. I just got long winded e-mails from them that didn't move me one step closer to getting a cable that would work with my Nuvi.It's hard to say which organization's customer service was worse, but I guess I'd have to go with Amazon.com, simply because that was my initial point of contact. You have a HORRIBLE system. It is so bad that it will probably keep me from ordering anything further from Amazon.com
Unless you want to wait over a month for shipping, I would strongly suggest that you buy this at another retailer. I paid $179.99 but AMZN increased back to the $230's. Don't believe their BS shipping estimates!!!I ordered the Canon 760 in May. After several emails and calls to customer service, it was shipped after approx 3 weeks of placing my order. It was upgraded to "standard shipping" which claimed to take 5 to 6 business days. Shipping alone is going to take 3 more weeks because it was mislabeled by the distribution center. Do yourself a favor and buy elsewhere....
I purchased my Canon F50 when they first came out on the market (they were $489 at that time). I was unhappy with the streaks that my old feed through scanner was leaving on the photos that I scanned. I wanted to find something that had a flat platen for scanning, and also offered the option of an automatic document feeder. I wanted an all-in-one unit that could scan, fax, copy, and print a decent quality photo. I had made my mind up that I would like one that had separate ink tanks so I could just replace the color that had run out and not the whole cartridge. I spent a lot of time researching multifunction units and reading product reviews. The Canon Multipass F50 met all of my criteria and it had mostly good reviews so I went out and purchased one.Some of the complaints that I read in the negative reviews really didn't matter to me. I had no intentions of using this as a network printer, and I really didn't mind the status monitor setup. I have the status monitor disabled in the msconfig system utility and then I put a shortcut to it in my start menu. It only takes a minute or so to start it up when you do need it. If you don't do a lot of printing then there is no reason to leave it on all the time.I took out the 3 year Canon extended service plan (which I would recommend to everyone) and anytime I need help I give them a call. They have always been very helpful and I have always been able to resolve any problems with their help. I have to say that their tech support has been great.The Canon F50 prints out a decent quality photo at a reasonable speed. Remember when printing photos that paper quality is everything! Don't expect to get professional looking photos from low quality photo papers. With the right paper you can print out really great looking photos on the F50. The only thing that I don't like is that it doesn't allow you to print borderless photos.The ink tanks are very reasonably priced - at least for the off brand cartridges. I found a place called Neximaging.com where you can purchase off brand cartridges for as low as $3 a cartridge!! Just remember that using any cartridges other than Canon brand cartridges will void your warranty, so you have to decide yourself if it is worth the gamble.The fax speeds are great and its auto-retry feature comes in really handy when you are faxing to a place with busy fax lines. You can just set it and leave. It will keep trying to send the fax while you're away. The Canon F50 can be set to print out a report verifying receipt of your faxes so you will know if your fax was successful or not.There are some things that I would change if they were to build a better model of the F50. First of all the cycle time to startup and shutdown this unit is very long and it is very noisy during this time. I think that this is when it is refreshing its heads. This is actually a good thing because it extends the life of your heads, so I can live with it. The latch that holds the cover open when you are changing ink tanks seems very weak and the cover could easily drop down on your hand while you are changing the tanks. Also, switching over to envelopes is a pain because you have to unload your paper tray, resize your tray guides, load your envelopes, print your envelope, and then resize and reload the tray again. Couldn't they have a second tray to hold the envelopes and a switch to change between the paper and the envelope trays? Oh well, I guess you can't have everything!I never have regretted purchasing my Canon F50, although I wish that I had waited a little while until the price on them had dropped. I see what they sell for now and it makes me sick to think how much I had paid for mine. I am not going to make the same mistake twice so I have waited until now to purchase the next model up - the F80. I will be purchasing one soon and I will write a review on that one after I have had it for a while.
I'm writing to "plug a hole" I see in the Amazon reviews. The Sony XDR-S3HD has many, but this radio not a one! And as someone who was supremely satisfied with his purchase (I actually logged on to purchase a second one of these for myself - the original purchase was a present for my mother), I thought I should speak up.As I said, I bought this radio originally for my mother, who listens to it regularly when she is making pottery in her studio. She lives in a remote area, and I was worried about whether the HD signal would be received cleanly, but to my relief that wasn't a problem. And when there is any issue with the HD signal, it switches pretty seamlessly between HD and the regular analog signal.I like this radio because it sounds great (the sound is warm and fills the room), looks great, is VERY intuitive and easy to operate (this was key, as ease of use is extremely important to my mother), and has an RCA input jack where you can hook up an iPod or anything else. In general, it just looks, feels, and sounds like a well-made and well-designed piece of hardware. I would recommend it to anyone.
The cables work great and im amazed on how well they work for the price I paid for them will use this sender gain
These headphones are amazing! Not quite up to par with Beats but for the price they are a great buy. The adjustable base is perfect for me because I like a wide variety of music. The headphones are comfy to wear and drown out a lot of outside noise. No complaints here!
The TDK Electronics 4.7GB/16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle) is awesome, I've burned over 50 disk already and not one error, problem, or bad disk yet! I strongly recommend this product and further more J&R Music and Computer World a company to use in the future.
I ordered this with to be the finishing touch for the Towers and TV Stand from Corporate Images. It ties the two towers together nicely looks wise. However it does not attach to the towers as I had hoped. It just sits on top. I have not had any problems with it sliding around or falling off as of yet. I placed my center channel speaker on top of it, which weighed it down a little. The speaker partially hidden, but did not noticeably affect the sound quality. I rated this a 4 only because it didn't attach to the towers.
Read this and be remember to pay close attention to your mail!YOU MUST LOOK FOR IT IN THE MAIL. The envelope looks very much like junk mail. It says on it what's inside, but the text would be easy to overlook. I'd have pitched it if I'd gotten a lot of other junk mail the day it was delivered!
The outlet arrangement is great for situations where you have lots of adapters to plug in. No more covering up a neighboring outlet. There are also slots on the back to hang the power bar.
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.
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 was tossing the idea around about buying one of these for the longest time; I have satellite radio and was wondering how much use I'd really get out of owning one...Well, the answer is: ALOT! I figured, that if I was going to go forward and purchase one, I was going to do it right; thus, my purchase of the 80GB. The best feature is that my extensive 500+ CD collection (which was so out-of-control I was actually losing track of what I had), is now totally contained (with plenty of room to spare!) in this wonderful pocket-sized marvel of modern technology...everything is cataloged by artist, genre, album, and I can finally say I am getting the maximum enjoyment out of my music collection via the ipod. Making your own playlist is easily as well, it involves merely setting up a category beneath the designated column and clicking and dragging a song over; lots of fun for me, for ever since the creation of the cassette tape (am I sounding old here?), I've enjoyed playing DJ. Additionally, the wealth of FREE podcasts on itunes (both audio and video), is very extensive; frankly, I enjoy them just about as much as I do my own music!As far as using the ipod in your vehicle goes- my Audi was equipped with a cassette player, so I use a tape adapter (you can also get an FM adapter which will work directly thru the stereo); my fiance's SUV has a rear seat DVD player, so I purchased a 3 prong RCA cable to get both the audio and video reception in the vehicle.(Newer cars are now equipped with an aux. jack, for easy connection of your ipod.) Each of these cables are plugged into your ipod via the earphone jack and they are all available at your local Radio Shack!Three suggestions: 1. buy a book that gives you detailed information about the features of your ipod, as the enclosed booklet barely skims the surface (I found the itunes site virtually self-explanatory and very easy to master) 2. upgrade your earphones, as the ones that are included do hurt, and the quality isn't the best. I bought Shures, which came with mulitple sets of earplugs in various sizes, and I am pleased. 3. Purchase a cover for it, so it doesn't scratch! Check out skinit.com; they have some great, colorful durable self-adhesive covers for the ipod, and just about everything else! (My razr phone and ipod now "wear" coordinating leopard spots...)Bottom line, you will not be disappointed if you buy this ipod! Enjoy!Now, if I could only get it to nuke my dinner and clean the cat litter box...
What's to say, I bought the RAM, popped it into my motherboard and it worked. The whole process took about 5 minutes and I have noticed significant speed gains in most applications and games. I would recommend this product to anyone that needs a cheap PC2700 RAM module.
i hope that these are as great as the classy ones being promoted by Epson...the price is terrific
I use it with my WD passport which fits nicely into it and seems very well protected while in it. My only complaint is that I can only fit a rather small USB cable into the mesh area.
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.
Suddenly smoke went out and if I wasn't there it could start a fire .
This product provided the solution to a big problem, how to run two systems with one pair of speakers. Only problem is that it only allows for one type of speaker wire connection, bare wire.
Not much to say about the remote. It does the job flawlessly. The holster is very convenient and can be attached to your camera strap so you can have it with you at all times. For the price it's a must for all Nikon camera owners. It should actually come with the kits.
I'm pleased with this product. All my expectations were satisfied. I really recommend this product for anyone who has a 22" LCD flat Monitor.
When my TV Ears headphones died after three years of use, I decided to try something with more fidelity. I was worried that I might miss the voice clarification feature of TV Ears, but it was no problem! With the RS130 EVERYTHING has great clarity. Because I am slightly hard of hearing and don't like wearing my hearing aids in the evening, these are fantastic. Late night TV without disturbing my wife is terrific - and the fidelity, base response, clarity for movies and music fully meets my needs. I am not an audiophile (how many of you really are?), but these headphones will sound great to the average Joe. Buy them and enjoy!
Citizen CD160 Cd Player With Mp3 Playback And 120 Second AspThis item is a great value, is being used by a 96 yr old person. The shipper was great.
I just upgraded from the Rebel XTI and can't believe the difference in clarity! If you've got the budget, get this camera....you wont be bummed. If you are shooting in low light I would suggest getting the body only and a lower f-stop lens.
Made the installation of a Pioneer unit into a 2004 Nissan XTerra work perfectly. The factory unit was twice as tall as the Pioneer unit. This multi-kit allowed the smaller unit to fill the opening and provided an opening under the radio as a place to put an Ipod or a cell phone.
After four years of service my old Linksys WRT54G started to intermittently drop its client connections, requiring me to reboot to recover. Four years isn't a really long time but I decided to replace it with a new wireless router. After some research I purchased a D-Link DIR-625 looking forward as an alternative to the Linksys. I currently have a D-Link wireless print server (DPR-1260) downstairs that is working just perfectly from which I print wirelessly from anywhere in the house.The DIR-625 came with the standard router with 2 antennas, power adapter, and setup CD. Being in IT I was tempted to skip the setup CD but went ahead and fired it up. I followed the simple disconnect this, then this, now reconnect this instructions. The last step is for the DIR-625 to "configure itself" and then connect to the internet. Alas it was able to configure itself (I could connect to it) but it could never negotiate an internet connection with my DSL modem. My previous Linksys, or a PC plugged right into the modem, was fine so it wasn't the DSL modem. I spent a fair few hours troubleshooting, even logging directly into the DIR-625 (192.168.0.1) to check out settings. It just couldn't establish an internet connection.Frustrated, I repacked it, got an RMA number for return, and ordered a Linksys WRT54GL. I received it tonight. It came with the standard router with 2 antennas, power adapter, and setup CD (sound familiar). Again I resisted the temptation to skip right to manual setup and instead followed the setup CD. Within 5 minutes of unboxing I was online, indeed writing and transmitting this review via WRT54GL wireless connection. Incidentally both devices have similar signal strengths (I was expecting the "Rangebooster" D-Link to be stronger but now suspect there's more marketing than range boosting).My DSL-modem-wireless router setup is pretty basic. I may have received a defective DIR-625, and had I requested replacement it may have been fine. Regardless, I'm back to a Linksys wireless router (WRT54GL this time) and the D-Link wireless print server.
MICROSOFT &amp; LOGITECH MICE ARE O.K. GENERALLY SPEAKING, BUT THE KENSINGTON OPTICAL MICE ARE FAR SUPERIOR. HAVING OWNED BOTH THE MS.&amp;LOGITECH OPTICAL MICE AND COMPARING THEM TO THE KENSINGTON OPTICALS HERE ARE THE FEATURES I LIKED IN THE KENSINGTON OPTICALS:1. SCROLL WHEEL WAS PRECISE AND SMOOTH 2.MICRO SWITCHES WERE ABSOLUTELY CRISP 3.THE SHAPE OF THE MOUSE WAS PERFECT, AND WILL ACCOMMODATE RIGHT&amp;LEFT HAND USERS.KENSINGSTON MAKES BOTH A 5 &amp; 3 BUTTON MOUSE AND ARE MORE REASONABLY PRICED THAN EITHER MS. OR LOGITECH. ALSO COMES WITH 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND TOLL FREE SUPPORT NUMBER.
I bought the product, and the drivers were detected and installed instantly, But it would not mount, so I read their user manuals and tried reinstalling the drivers many times, I Emailed for tech support and they were no help, I emailed them back and forth for a week, and it ended in them telling me things that didn't work then saying that i tampered with the product. At that point I was not happy I found A lot of people on the internet have the same problem. My advice, Do not buy this product.
tiny, solid, not suitable for vertical shots but awesome for horizontals...put my nex7 and or fuji x100 on it and it is rock solid...a treat to have along on any trip or walk...did some 30 second exposures of water falling that look wonderful...would not have got those shots with a big tripod because i wouldn't have had it with me.also have a leica tripod worth about 8 times as much and this little guy is actually more likely to get used :)
My husband travels constantly, and this case it wonderful! He's dropped his ipod video, he stores it in his computer case, it goes everywhere he goes, and the case has kept it safe! It's very rugged, and the plastic screen cover is removable for viewing the ipod screen directly, then reinsert the plastic cover to keep it safe. You'll be happy with your purchase I think.
This was my first U3 USB drive. I really like the capability of running various applications from the USB drive. This is how I use Skype now. No need to install it on my laptop!The case is made of plastic which is a good thing, since the metal case drives are known to zap. The password protect feature is nice. On my HP notebook, teh drive is recognized when connected but I had to click on the drive to get a password prompt. On my Dell, the drive is recogized and I get a prompt for entering password. Not sure why.I am waiting for the prices to come down a bit more. I will buy a couple of these as a backup. It is a good device for the price.
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.
This router is easy to set up with the included CD. The set up is very simple and takes only a few minutes. I did not experience any additional boost in speed with the speed booster, it works just the same as my older G band router.I prefer this router to the newLinksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Routeras it gives me a better signal in my 2-storey house. The WRT54G2 gave me a much weaker signal in the some spots than this one. During set up the CD also installs a Connection Advisor software on your computer that diagnoses and refreshes your connection in case you experience problems. It has come in handy a couple of times to connect to the internet especially as I use my laptop in multiple wireless locations and some times the settings can go awry.I got this router at a sub 40 dollar price at a big box electronics retailer. It's a bit more expensive on Amazon.
This is a good solution for keep safeyour digital collections.But don't expect this item keep safeyour discs if they're of low quality.
I have a used keyboard given to me by a professor. I'm not sure if it's the age of the board, but typing on this thing is a bad experience. The keys give a dull, stuck feeling with no tactile response to tell if the key is fully depressed or not. I mistype constantly, either completely missing characters because the key gets stuck or doubling random characters.
This GPS works very well. You could buy another lower brand for the same money but Garmin is so well known that I decided to buy this one at this price. I am glad I did.It sometimes seems to take you "through the city" to get somewhere when there is a better way. The bottom line is that it may not always take you the quickest way but it gets you from point A to point B. The time of arrival is very accurate. You can either start driving off route to recalculate if you don't like the route it gives you or you can push the detour button. There are lots of points of interests, all by category. The touch screen is very nice and easy. The screen can be adjusted for day and night driving as well as 3D or 2D. I would recommend this to others for a decent priced GPS.
My Zip 250 USB sat in a drawer, unused, for about four years. Plugged it in today, and got the Click Of Death. Thanks, Iomega! It was brilliant of you to design a gizmo that has NO MANUAL EJECT. Drive dies, disc is stuck, and there's no way to pop it out. Argh.
This is a great idea & it gets your photos out of your camera fast. I've had a few of these now & I can't say enough about it. Get one for yourself!
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 item looks great have not used it yet but will soon a a a a a a a a a a
After a late night of shooting concerts I washed and dried my Ultra II CF card and the images were still there. This was a year ago and it still works today.
I received exactly what I ordered and it was shipped in a very timely manner. I am very satisified with my purchase.
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.
It is by far, the best accessory for my macbook! I spent money left and right for different laptop stands, and none compare with this one. It is a little pricy, but is worth it! My wrist was hurting me so bad, until I got this iLap, and now I cannot stay away from my notebook. Just perfect !
This is really worth the money. Right out of the box it was working my TV, DVD Player and VCR. It only took me about 4 min for it to learn my CD player and about 5 to learn my reciever. The instructions look intimidating but if you read through it once its pretty clear. Its as simple as waiting for the light to flash.
I bought this to connect my computer to my 50" plasma TV. It works and is easy to install. My TV has the correct video input. At 25' it is pretty long, so understand what you are getting. The best review I can give a product is that it does what it said it would. This does.
I have owned one of these things since 2004. It works fine if you use "terapin brand" CD-R's. I have not found an alternate brand that the machine will recognize, so I use the one terapin brand CD-RW that came with the machine. If I lose that CD-RW the machine is useless. I would not recommend its purchase.
This kit worked exactly as expected. It fit my car perfectly and allows me to easily install a much better stereo.
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 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.
Ordered the lamp (comes with housing) to replace lamp in our Samsung HLN507WX. The whole housing is replaced, not just the lamp. It came with easy to follow instructions. It was a little tricky getting the electrical connections lined up to push the lamp into place, but once it was lined up, it was surprisingly easy to push into place.The DLP TV has been working perfectly for a month now after replacing the lamp. We have not noticed an increase in brightness over the old lamp, but the old lamp was very bright up until the time it burned out. All in all cost $140 with next day shipping. Saved a lot of money doing it myself.
Just what we needed. It's really loud and was easy to install. Wouldn't want to use it in the house!!!
The other reviews are correct. You can't tell which way is up with these disks; there is no label on them just two shiney sides. After two coasters, I succeeded in burning one at 4x. I don't have much faith in the disks but they should be ok for low critical uses like burning CD to listen in the car. I usually have real good luck with cheap media like Kypher but these are the worst I've seen.
These phones are great! I'm not an audiophile, but I do appreciate a good sound. The stock iPod buds are average at best, and they hurt my ear something awful. So I tried some Sennheiser buds... Better sound, but painful ears again. So I started searching for some in-ears. As you may or may not know, quality in-ears can be expensive. I saw a couple of reviews for these JVC's and decided to give them a try. Again, I'm not an audiophile, but these sound so good! They bring the music from my iPod to LIFE! And I can jam as loud as I want (I know, I know) and not disturb anybody. And the comfort! OMG, it feels like nothing. They are as light as air! They come with three sizes of plugs so you can get the best fit. Search for in-ear phones to see how they are supposed to fit. If you aren't getting good bass, it's because you don't have the proper seal between the bud and your ear. Regarding durability, I've had them for six months and not a problem yet. And I'm not the most careful person with my electronics... Just so you know, I need a new screen for my iPod :( and these phones have been everywhere my iPod has been and are still like new, no static or anything. I'm going to order a couple more pairs just in case JVC loses their mind and stops making them.
Love the single ones, love this for tabulating evaluations. Holds the individual pages just fine, The weight of multiple docs may be an issue.
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!
I bought this out of sheer necessity because I wanted to put some 3rd party apps on my Ti-89. Well, sucks for me, I only had the old cable and a USB to Serial cable. While the USB to Serial cable does the job, the software no longer works with the serial cable well enough to provide a seamless experience. Updating the firmware took about an hour and I couldn't even install an app, much less send a file to my Ti-89 with that rig. Reluctantly, I got this cable and wow, it is super easy to use, very reliable and much much faster than the old cable. All in all, this was worth forking out the $20 I had to spend.
Muy seguro, muy buena compra!!!Magnifico la Memoria, de muy buena calidad, muy buena, estoy muy contento con la compra Muchas Gracias!!!
i really loved this player until the hard drive failed. the sound was great, photos crisp, the cool blue light on the trim of the player and pretty much everything about it i loved. but the hard drive failed after a month and a half and i think i just gotten a bad one to begin with and i could have gotten another one, but insted i chose to get a refund to buy another Creative player with a bigger hard drive. ( i got the W now! love it too!) but i was able to fit about 1800 songs on this small, but sturdy player but my music collection is in the 10,000 range and i really did need more storage. but if your looking for an inexpensive alternative to the Ipod, i would get this over the Ipod anyday. it includes: fm radio, voice recorder, photos, wallpaper settings, software and removable battery. none of which are included with the 8GB ipod.
Excellent product, even comes with a cloth to use for cleaning your plasma or lcd set.
On the back of the package, the UL Clamping Voltage is listed as 500V. The package says that for "sensitive electronics," you should get a clamping voltage rating of 400V or lower. So, the package is telling you that this product is NOT a good choice for sensitive electronics.
Easy to use, great compact design. With no difficulty I can zero in on any pin I can reach with any club in my bag. Very easy to use. Goes in the cargo pockets of my shorts and stays with me the entire round, not just when I am near my bag.Great product!
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 had PX-100 for a long time. It worked like a champ. But it broke. One of the screw became loose. I could never tighten it properly. Decided to try Koss Portapro. In terms of sound both are great. Very good headphones. You can't really go wrong with it. Probably Koss has slightly more bass. With MP3 player i like koss better.
This was the first wall mount I've done, so I didn't really know what to expect when I ordered this mounting bracket. I'd read the reviews of several different units though, and the Sanus VMPL3-B seemed to come out on top in terms of user feedback. In the end I went with this system because of the positive reviews and the fact that it would support TV's larger than 55".I'm extremely satisfied with this mount. As others described, it's extremely strong, easy to install and it comes with every bolt, screw, washer and spacer you could possibly need. The fact that it includes both flat mounting brackets and brackets that allow you to tilt the TV is an added bonus.It's basically a two part system. There is a wall plate that comes in three pieces (so it'll pack into a small box). You assemble those into a single wide unit (the three parts overlap), then screw that into two or three studs in the wall. Be sure to use a level at this point - there is no way to tip the TV left or right after the flat bracket is mounted to the wall, so make sure the wall bracket is level. Then if you want to be able to tilt the TV down (if you are mounting it high on the wall), you use the tilt brackets. If you want the TV flat on the wall, use the non-tilt brackets. Either way the brackets are bolted directly to the back of the TV through the VESA mounting screw holes. I chose the flat mount since I wanted the TV as close to the wall as possible. The tilt brackets are a little deeper and result in the TV mounting a bit further from the wall.It took two of us to lift my 160 pound Panasonic TV up to the wall plate, but it was quite easy to hook the brackets on the back of the TV to the wall plate, and once the locking levers were pushed down it made for a very strong, very secure mount. I have no concerns about this coming off the wall until I want to take it off. I highly recommend the Sanus VMPL3-B.
Despite some other comments to the contrary, this antenna has very adequate construction and materials. Its sensitivity is excellent. Moreover, unlike the antenna it replaced (purchased from a popular retail store chain) it has no plastic housing over the array to collect water (!) and decrease sensitivity.
This is a Greta book bag for heavy books and a lunch bag. I have rolled it in rain and shine and has held up wonderfully. It is very easy to maneuver around.
I ordered this TV through Amazon/ButterflyPhoto. To be honest I was a bit concerned that I would have issues with the delivery. Come to find out, my fears were completely unfounded. I had an excellent experience. I ordered it on a Monday and it was in my living room on Wednesday.The TV itself is amazing--despite what one other reviewer had to say about it. It comes on the swivel stand, which is rather sturdy and bears the weight of the TV rather well.The picture is amazing--even on non-high def channels. I had a Sony HDTV prior to this and with this TV it is as if I had never truly seen High Def programming. The non-HD signal on regular digital channels are as good as the HD picture on the Sony and the HD signal on the Samsung is incomparable!I thought that I would not like the fact that the TV does not have a wide-zoom option for picture size, but it is not an issue. Leaving the TV in 16:9 aspect ratio is fine--it is hardly noticeable.
I replaced my existing motherboard with this unit, and with a minimal amount of hassle, I had a new computer in an evening's time for under $50! In the year since, I've had no problems with 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.
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.
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.
One of the previous reviewers states that this was not Mac OS compatible. It is compatible with OS 10.3. I tried it with several computers using OS 10.2.8 and it did not work. Even called customer support. No dice. I think that they tried writing another driver for 10.2.8 but it still did not work. I upgraded to 10.3 and it works great.There have been many comments about the colors being off. I have used this with 3 Macs and the colors are right on. There may be a slight problem with the brightness but otherwise the colors are well approximated. I noticed that those who complained were using Windows. Color management may be a little trickier on a Wintel than a Mac. I would consider calling customer support of either the computer maker or that of Olympus.Ctein of Photo Techniques reviewed the P400 about 2 years ago. He had only praises for the prints. But the best part about the print is it's archival quality. Dye Sublimation with an overcoat apparently has a track record for good archival quality. Meaning it will not fade and will maintain it's image quality given certain parameters of humidity, heat, and light exposure. This is a same process that Kodak uses. I do not see the point of printing something only for it to fade on you a few years later. There a lot of claims of archival quality among other printer makers but personally, I do not know how true they are and if they have been proven.Image quality is great. I really looks like a regular print from a photo processing shop. Colors are crisp and they are continous tone. No pixilation or lines to speak of at all. I have only been using it for snapshots printed from iphoto. I have not used adobe photoshop yet. I can't wait. Have not used it with pictbridge.Basically, the lost star was for initially stating Olympus would not support the Mac OS then turn around and make a non-working driver for 10.2
I love this meter and I don't know what I did without it. I always get consistent results when I use the meter. No more blown out highlights or lost shadows, unless that is my intention. I don't leave home without it.
The battery is doing what it is designed for. The problem is the power hungry Nikon CoolPix camera. I averaged about 30 photos per charge. The Nikon CoolPix camera definitely needs a much higher amp-hour battery. If you are going on vacation, I suggest taking at least 3 of these batteries.
Nice machine, was easy to set up. We had to hook it up to the phone long, so setup took a long time (plan on it being overnight). Also the remote buttons are really too small for elderly folks to use. All-in-all, I agree with the other reviewers.(...)
I replaced a pair of Bose 151 speakers that were installed in 2000. These BA Speakers are truly excellent. The 5's are being replaced with the 50's but there is virtually no difference. This whole Voyager series are excellent for outdoor use. The Voyager 5 is about a third bigger than the 151's, have two speakers and are better able to handle high volume. The sound field, bass and clarity is great... Very Happy with the purchase! I ordered a second set today from Amazon, the first set I had gotten through the BA website store.
I dropped my Maxtor 500 gig drive "hard" on the floor, while it was xfering files on a full blast operation. It did a belly buster and bounced... My first thought was oh well, careless with a drive and you get what you deserve. I picked it up and it was still transferring files... "thats shock proof." This product is aimed at Mac users, although, I don't see a problem if you know your stuff on a PC, with the unit. As far as firwire 800, the reason I bought the drive... so far all Mac's still use the same buss for firewire 400 and 800, so the speed gain is moderate as of yet. Its still a fast enough drive to spit out 6 or 7 video streams in real time. I love mine and ordered 3 more!Regardse
I got these for Christmas from my fianc&eacute;', and they are amazing. The phones completely surround the ears comfortably and, while they do not have active noise canceling, they block everything out with ease, especially when the bass is kicked in. The bass gives a real deep pump, regardless of genre. While rock and alt.rock don't have the same deep pounding bass as a techno they do give a rolling live feeling to the music. All in all I couldn't be more happy with the phones, especially with a lifetime no hassle guarantee, which allows you to replace them, even if you broke them. They will give you half credit for accidents, full for manufacturing defects.
I have the SC101 for 1 year now. First I only noticed its performance is really bad (even though I have fast disks on it) but then after updating to the newest firmware and client software the volumes became completely unstable - They just can't stay mounted... They keep dismounting and mounting themselves on their own wish - I can't use them even for backups any longer because the backup copies fail when they dismount during the copy process.Additionaly we have 2 computers accessing the storage and as astonishingly as it might seem, the folders created through one computer are not seem by the other... It's like the storage creates two images of the same file system, one for each computer. That's ridiculous!!The last but not the least, NETGEAR still did not make any driver for Vista. Their web site says Vista was released in January which is NOT TRUE since the OS was released even before the end of last year for corporative access, so NETEGEAR have access to the needed bits since them and not since January. NETGEAR's web site just says "the driver will be released in the first half of 2007"...It's bad since it's been one year I can't return it... So I'm just taking my disks out of it and trying someting else more efficient to share them through the network - SC101 is a REALLY BAD OPTION!!! DON'T BUY IT!!
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.
Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterI have been trying to install this router since 2/20/08 .I get it going An it may work for a day or so then quit.Tech support is non existent, they keep refering me to other web sites.My old router was a Linksys B and it was just as fast as the GS.The reset does nothing.I would recomend anybody thinking about purchasing this pruduct to think again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All i can say is this product was not recomended by Dell on my inspiron 1100 is an old laptop with 256 mb memory ram 128mb on each slot, and maximum of 1GB I INSTALLED this one and now is like new laptop. Im gonna buy a second one and try on the other slot.
I ordered this product but had to return it because it is incorrectly listed as a minicassette recorder. It actually uses micro cassettes. Be careful.
So, what's the big deal with acid free anyway? Longer lasting pages and low toxic levels? To me, a consumer, the pens were quite average. In one, the ink exploded out of the back when I took it travelling. It still worked, but looked messy. The ink sometimes skips, maybe its a problem on the paper though. They are enjoyable to use, and great as gifts to students.
I just purchased Samsung 165 and Sony 46&quot; projection TV. They are perfectly matched for the digital picture displace. Using an old roof top antenna, I can get most of channels except channel 5 (analog is still OK).
Wire is too long and of not of good quality. its hard and double plug always giving me trouble when I wanted to connect to only one device. Also mic is very bad and opposite person always have complain that they cant listen to me.
The packaging protects the memory and has the warranty and installation instructions (very easy like any DDR).The performance of my machine has increased of course.
The 40mm fans are a little harder to come by than your larger fans these days because of the larger processors. When I tried to replace my north-bridge cooling fan, I searched for a while before being convinced to buy this one. It installed easy and runs silently. Very good fan at a really good price!
The product came very quick and the sound quility is very good. The only problem I have is that the head phones doesn't stay in your ear. Other than that,the head phones are great.
+ all my plastic things got refresh like new.- little hard to use.im so glad to got this cleaner. but this is not that easy to use.
Not a lot to say about it- it fits the lens I have, it seems well constructed, and has caused any problems.
I bought the charger for my Nuvi350. When I connected in the car charge holder, the gps resets to the home page (ie) keep on stay in loading maps. If I disconnected from charging, the gps started to work as expected(I could see the navigation screen). Please stay away from this product.
This is just another quality product from Apple. This device works great. Hooked it up the first day and downloaded 20,000+ songs onto it with no trouble. I have had no trouble with performance. Nice, sound product.
When we first bought our Bose 2.1 speaker system, which is hooked up to the tv in our bedroom, I placed the speakers at each end of a full sized dresser. They sounded ok but not great. I decided part of the problem was that they were not far enough apart and and the other part was that some of the sound was being directed into the dresser top. And so, I decided to order the Bose floor speaker stands as the tabletop version would still not solve the separation problem.WOW! What a difference. The sound of the speakers completely opened up. Not only did the quality of the sound improve, but they now seem to fill the whole room. These are a must have if you're a Bose owner. You won't believe the improvement. You've already invested a good deal into the system, spend a little more and get the most out of it.
The spacenavigator is not your normal plastic mouse as it is made of solid metal and is refreshing to find something made solid and performs the same. I always wanted a spaceball but it was too expensive and this fills the bill nicely and at a affordable price.
I am weary of having to replace the cheap headphones that came with my portable cd player every few months, as well as, the many in-and-over-the-ear replacement types that are horribly uncomfortable. Almost every pair of these cheap earphones that I have purchased have developed sound distortions after a few months. And for the brief time, when they do work, the sound reproduction sounds like you're listening to a symphony from inside a match box.I am therefore very happy to report that these Koss PortaPro headphones fit very comfortably on my ears and head (7+1/4" hat size). (Yes, I would not recommend them for people with large heads.) Most importantly, the sound reproduction of these Koss headphones is excellent, both in sonority and clarity. In addition, I am particularly pleased with the spatial presence that the instruments on my recordings, now exhibit. "Bravo Koss!"
I have had this battery for 8 months and it won't hold a charge for more than an hour now, so I have to buy another one. It's cheaper than buying a new computer though.
My son chose the UX M3R micro system above anything else because it sounds great, what bemused me was where the model code came from, what does &quot;U&quot; stand for, &quot;Ultra great sound, because its not what I would call an ultra small system, we think &quot;X&quot; is for extra features like RDS which tells you the radio station name or what it delivers like sport or news, and the PRE EQ pre programmed equalizer settings for POP, CLASSIC, JAZZ, etc, now &quot;M&quot; is easy , that's for Micro, and &quot;3&quot; another easy one is for 3 sources of sound: Cassette, Compact Disc and Radio, lastly the &quot;R&quot; we think stands for remote control, which basically means the only thing you need to get out of bed for is to change the CD.Now for the more serious stuff, a simple design using well tested technology for CD drawer and tape deck, no garish bells and whistles, I mean flashing lights, stylish speaker design made from fibreboard known these days as wood, and the price was right.Looking for the negatives , I don't like remotes with AAA batteries, what you save in size is nothing , what you loose in battery life and cost of batteries is much greater. The extra PRE EQ feature referred to above substitutes for the old bass and treble which personally I prefer.In summary , the distinction between a Mini and a Micro is lost on me unless its got something to do with the power of the speakers, the only thing that matters is what it sounds like and this system sounds GREAT. JVC have designed and built a sensible features/well priced bookshelf system perfect in the bedroom or the kitchen, which is probably why a local upmarket hotel put one in every suite.
It works as good as sony for a better price.Sony says on their website that their memory stick is an OEM product and they cannot reveal the manufacturer... would it be LEXAR? Maybe, I see no difference at all!
The Linksys SRW208P (and its 16 and 24-port cousins) are great switches. The power-over-Ethernet feature is well designed, even recognizing that an old (pre-standards POE) Cisco phone is plugged in and properly feeding it power!Quality-of-service is appropriately and automatically configured for VOIP on the switch.Add an appropriate UPS to power the switch, router, and cable/DSL modem, and a home or small office VOIP setup takes a large step toward reliability.
Un Like A Lot Of The 57 Reviews Before Mine I Had No Problem At All Under Standing The Manual, It's Very Simple And Straight Forward, As Easy As 1 2 3.......I Have Made All Kinds Of Disk From C-VHS, S-VHS, VHS, TV, Cable, And From The PC,.All On DVD+R'S . Moves Recorded From TV Or Cable Look Like Store Bought Or Better.I See Were A Lot Of People Complain About The Pitcher Quality,..That's Easy,, It Only Records What Ever Single It Receives, It Can Not And Will Not Perform A Hat Trick And Improve The Single Quality....I Will Say Somebody Like My Mother In-Law Could Never In A Life Time Use This Recorder, Except To PLAY DVD Moves..Face It, There Are Those Kind Of People Out There......You Know Them, The Ones That Back There Car In To Yours In The Parking Lot, And Don't Use Turn Singles, Or Don't Turn On There Head Lights In The Rain..Also Most Of The Reviews Are From People That Have Problems, You Don't Get Many From Happy People, May Be 2 Out Of Every Ten Will Take The Time, Like Me To Give A Item It's Due.............
Very poor construction, the legs come off the head very easily as the screw threads are weak and strip easily.Also you can only tilt the camera up and down, not left or right also so its very limited.
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.
I got this hard drive to replace my old one that was in my dell inspiron 530s .The old one had a bad sector in it and somehow I fixed the bad sector with a partion software and a few months after the old one started getting around 115f every 30 min . When I got the new the western digital 250gb from amazon i got it in the mail took it out of the box it did not have screws or a sata 2 cable so I had to get the screws off of the old one and the sata 2 cable . It was easy to put in the hard drive and I haven't had no trouble with it and it never ran hot it runs around 100f to 109f
I took this bag with me to Europe. It held all my DSLR products, my GoPro products and kept them organized. Highly recommend.
This is an excellent product that produces pictures with a sharp image and fine quality prints. Handy,compact and convinient to carry anywhere.
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.
I purchased the L830 speakers because they match my JBL system. Great sound from JBL, I use them in my surroundsystem. With a matched system (All JBL) the sound is fantastic, JBL speakers are the best. My system has the L890 towerfor the front, JBL LC2 for the center channel and the JBL L830 for rear. Great sound, great cabinets and great componentsmake for a excellent sound.
I was going to use this cable to transfer videos from our digital video camcorder to DVD. I tried the cable with two separate camcorders (Digital8, miniDV) but the DVD player recognized neither. Because of this, I am fairly sure it is a problem with the cable.It was actually a blessing is disguise though, as I was able to use a different 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable provided with one of the camcorders to easily transfer videos to a Windows 7 PC. The computer found drivers for both camcorders and transferred the videos with virtually no dropped frames.
The Olympus DS-2 has become my memory, and my safety net at work. I can't imagine working without it.So why would I only give it 4 stars? It's not perfect. Let me give a few reasons and caveats:First, the bad...It's 64MB. I knew the recording time going in, and I'm not complaining -- it's just a touch expensive given the memory size in my opinion. Wish it were 128 for this price.There is no on-off; just a "hold" that essentially turns it off, sort of. Not a big deal, but you wouldn't know it unless you read the instructions thoroughly.Finally, the menus. I really would suggest reading the manual about the recording lengths and qualities. Within the menu structure, it doesn't say whether you're recording as .wma or .dss, just hi-quality, super hi-quality, etc. etc.Now the good...It records in .wma file format. This is key for me. I did not, and will not be installing the software that comes with the product. I'm sure it's fine, but a great selling point for me was that the recorder acts as a mass storage device under Windows XP. What's that mean? You plug it in, and it's recognized as a drive. You open it, and it has a matching 5 folders - the same 5 folders that are available on the menu. Open them, and you see the .wma files. Drag them on your desktop. Double click, and they play. Windows Media Player goes to work without any conversions or proprietary software. Also, Ctrl-Shift-G speeds up the recording to 1.5 times. Even better! Read the manual to be sure that you have the device in Mass Storage Class mode.The microphone is excellent! You'll notice the frequency response on the specs. It's pretty darn wide. Nothing below 100hz, but that's fine for voice. I don't think I'd try hi-fi recording, but the .wma at 128 is pretty darn crisp, even if you only get 1 hour of that. If you're picky, it has a mic port on a 1/8" on top.Oh yes, the mic plug port. My lifesaver! (Follow all of your local laws here, of course.) I record business calls. Find a $7 phone mic (your local RShack) and you can keep a phone record of conversations, too. How many foreign dialects have you heard that you wish you could go back and listen to again?It's USB. Very important to me. I don't have to do anything special to move files. The little dock is nice, but totally unnecessary. I generally just take the included cable.I wish I had this in college. I could have slept a whole lot more.
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.
This is a perfect sleeve for 15 inches or so notebooks (there is also a 17 inch version. It fits just perfectly my 1.3&quot; thicj notebook, but there is room for a bit more in thickness. There is a compartment in the interior to carry some paper sheets too. It is perfect to carry inside you backpack or bag without taking extra space. It has good padding too. Good quality and nothing fancy (black). Check their website while Amazon does not add correct information or photo. Last but not least, it costs half of equivalent ones from other brands. Go for it!
This is a smaller notebook computer, but mine features 512mb ram, 30gb hard drive (tiny), and a 1.4mb pentium r processor. I recived this as a gift from my mother in law secondary the her not liking the small keyboard and not getting the wireless network working. It turns out her router box was bad, and I now have had this working on a network for month now, no problems. The keyboard is a bit small, but the screen is more than adequate. Watching dvd's on here also works well, but I have had not reason to burn a cd or dvd with this yet (since I have a burner on my desktop computer).Perks: portable, resonably fast, dvd burn and play, easy wireless set up.Downfalls: small keyboard, anoying mouse pad, occasional hickup opening programs (that is why I like amd processors, just smoother), small hard drive (30gb)Still, I this is very comparable to more recent models, a price around 400-500 used is fair. Overall a very functional and solid unit.
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.
No doubt, you're worried about the negative reviews here. If they didn't include the "real name" bit, I would have throught they were angry ex-employees. At any rate, I wanted to provide some more perspective and note that, within my experience of two or three seagate drives, I have never had a failure. I trust the company and drives.
My ink cartridges arrived broken completely shattered. I contact the company asked for a replacement or a refund they refused. I will never deal with this company again. Not only did they refused but it took them a week to respond. I will be notifying amazon about this company!!! I wouldn't recommend this company to ANYONE
The rubbery part of the earphones that go into your ear seem a bit weak and thin, but otherwise they're perfect. For earphones at this price, you can't go wrong!
Just purchased and configured the cam. Configuration was more laborious that it should be but it worked.The camera is fine but the microphone picks up a distinct and annoying hum when the camera is active. I am returning this item and do not recommend purchasing it if you plan to use the microphone and camera at the same time.This defect is written up in usenet and elsewhere - so I suspect another camera of this model would have the same problem. The video circuitry must be generating interference to the audio circuitry.
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.
Maybe I am writing this too soon however, it was one of the easiest setups I have experienced! All of like 5 minutes. I am scanning in business cards right and left. I will say that if they have a logo within the business name, that throws the scanner off and much of the entry has to be edited. Other than that, it seems like I only have to edit a little here and there.I have heard that many doctors offices employ this type of scanner to save an image of your insurance card front and back.The next test will be to see how easily I can save to Outlook and thus get the entries on our blackberries!So far it was well worth the money!
I ordered this neckband for use with my Plantronics T10 headset telephone. It was very quick and easy to install. The neckband is quite confortable to wear all day on the phone, I have 0 complaints.
Perfect burns every time MKM-001-00 discs burn at 2.4x and would recommend these over any other discs!Excellent quality and worth the cost. No coasters with these bad boys.
I purchased this unit 2 years ago. You would expect a product from Onkyo to be reliable for a long time. I had to repeatedly take the unit in for repair during the warranty period. It lasted one year after the warranty ended with very little use. From this point on, I will only purchase receivers made by Onkyo.
These cable boots get the job done. They are pretty supple, much softer than some others I have tried. They are a darker blue than the pile in the picture and are more rubbery than plastic feeling. Some other boots I've had latch onto the connector by a tab that goes into the portion that is crimped onto the cable. These ones have a lip that goes over that whole portion to latch on. Excellent, and especially for the price. I'd recommend fromWarehouse as the vendor, their shipping prices are the best for more than one order and they fixed a minor problem quickly and courteously.
I got the KS-PD100 after receiving an iPod Nano for Christmas. I can vouch that it works fine with 3rd Generation (both 4Gb and 8Gb models), however it does *not* work with iPhone.The controls are a bit finicky, but they work. The dock disables your iPod, so you lose the intuitive interface that the iPod is famous for, but the music quality is still there. I wish the dock did not lock your iPod since it is easier to navigate than using my stereo controls.Artist and Song Title are displayed on my stereo' screen which is nice, but the iPod itself stays continually lit with a large JVC logo. Probably not a problem if you're driving around during the day, but in the evening it is pretty annoying.I was told these have been clearanced at big box retailers, so JVC must have something on the horizon which I'll probably buy to replace this if it is more user friendly.I read elsewhere on the net that a user had problem with his XM tuner and iPod dock working on the same JVC bus. This is not true! Although I have the JVC Sirius tuner, I had absolutely no problems with the two working on the same system. You can only use one at a time (duh), but they work flawlessly.There are a couple of user interface issues to iron out, but overall I'm glad I got this dock. (Down with FM modulators and their poor sound quality!!!)
it uses ink like crazy. even if not being use.it would have frequent ink clogs reqiring u to clean the head wasting ink. jams alot.
Everything about this camera is amazing to me. I originally read that there is a problem with this model of camcorder with the screen blanking out after 1 or 2 years of use. I haven't seen any signs of that happening so far. I love this. Being a college kid it gets banged up on occasion, but my Sony seems to have held up to the challenge.BUY THIS CAMCORDER!
Soo far i got nothing but good news for my camera. Its easy to use, produces good pictures and easy to sink with the pc. Battery life seems to last a long time. It was also sent quickly and efficiently .
Fits my WD 320GB 2.5-inch drive. The drive goes in the case which goes in my laptop case. Works well for me
I've been eyeballing the E3c and the Etymotic ER6i canal phones for awhile, comparing reviews here and elsewhere. Current prices @ Amazon are only about $4 apart. I settled on the Shures ($108 delivered), for the ergonomics, fit flexibility, and because they just look better-built. I also ordered a pair of the optional triple-flange sleeves to get the full range of fitting options.My decision to buy was sparked by my last plane trip...my Sennheiser PX100s are great and I look forward to continued use out of them, but they're just not efficient (loud) enough for use in a noisy environment like a plane, train, bus ride to marching band shows, etc.They arrived yesterday, having strategically planned their arrival while the Spousal Unit is 1,100 miles away (yes, I'm afraid...and it's almost always easier to seek forgiveness than to ask permission).Trying the various sleeves, the only stock rubber/vinyl sleeve I could get a good seal with and were comfortable to wear, were the small ultra-soft (grey silicone) sleeves. The triple-flange (optional) sleeves are also pretty good...very good seal and comfortable, but they make the phone stick out farther from the ear than the others. The yellow foam sleeves at first (well, for the first hour) were unnerving...too much pressure, I guess. But they also seal out the world very well, and now that they've been in for awhile, I am quite accustomed to them and I can see using these primarily...dang...the message light on the phone that's sitting right next to me just lit up but I didn't hear it ;0 (thanks to Alison Krauss being piped directly into my brain neurons).To my ears the sound is crystal clear and dead-on. I recommend using a custom EQ setting if your player offers it. Most of the complaints I've read about these phones is the lack of bass. The bass is just fine for me...if your tunes have bass in them, the E3c's will reproduce it just fine. Remember also that with these phones, your music will not have to compete with ambient noise for your attention. As others also report, a good seal is important for low frequencies. If your music is already thin on bass and you can't equalize it sufficiently to your taste, I suppose I could see some people griping.The sound isolation is very, very effective, and you kind of have to get used to it...your ears are totally sealed which is good for listening to music. But even though the sleeves are "comfortable", having something totally plugging up your ear is not a normal sensation. And by no means should you be driving or even walking around on a downtown sidewalk in these, because you will hear NOTHING of the outside world which could be disasterous.Driving the very efficient E3c is a breeze with my Sony MZ-NH900 minidisc unit, compared with the Sennheiser PX-100's.One last word on the "ergonomics" of the wire going up around your ears and behind your head...this might take some getting used to for some people. I tried putting them in "upside-down" and letting the wires hang down and I might use them that way for some purposes. But just that little bit of weight from the hanging wire tugs slightly on the phones which, depending on the sleeves you are using and how snugly they fit, could be enough to break your seal.
Got one as a gift a few weeks ago. Works well. Bought a second one for my wife's car.
I owned 2 pairs of these.I bought the first pair a couple years ago. Didnt last long, due to quality problem. I threw it inside my bag and the cord plastic gets worn out - ridiculously cheap plastic. It lasted only a couple months. It was great when I had it though. I paired it up with my Ipod Nano. The sound quality is excellent, it beats the heck out of the other earbuds in the same price range.. I would say it beats ANY earbud below $100 hands down.After reading reviews on Amazon, reviewers reported the problem was fixed, I decided to roll dice and bought a second pair. This time I had better luck, Sony fixed the quality problem, the plastic is a lot more durable. A year passed and I been throwing the earbuds in my bag and it still looks strong. No wear and tear, yet.So I give 5 stars.
My 3G 40 GB froze and went into Apple Care. So I bought a Silver Mini. Maybe it is my current infatuation, maybe I'm just glad to be back in the Ipods. But this is a superior unit. Much more solid. Love how I can put it in the front pocket of my jeans. My old pod felt like a brick in comparison. As far as storage goes, one really should store their music collection on a computer or external hard drive and off-load onto the pod. A Thousand songs should be plenty. Of course, if you have songs and audiobooks on there, you might start to get space conscious. The ergonomics of this unit are so far superior....its similar to the difference between one of those 5 year old cell phones compared and a sleek and sweet Samsung. My point deduction is for those Apple earbuds. They irritate my ears and basically suck. They really should be wireless. In any event, they should be much more comfortable and have better sound. The shuffle is a toy. The standard is a brick. The Mini is mine.
The perfect solution for multi-tasking - all-in-one battery charger, docking and upload station - well worth the very reasonable expense.
We bought this camera to replace the long line of disappointing point and shoot cameras we have gone through over the years. This was the best camera decision we have ever made. The camera is very easy for the amateur to use. The picture quality is top notch, I don't think I have had to digitally correct any photo yet with software, something I had to do with just about EVERY photo from the point and shoot cameras. We decided to go with the D40 instead of the D60 after reading all the reviews, and decided the extra $100 or so was not worth it for the D60. I am glad we choose the D40, I really don't think anyone can tell the difference unless your printing a poster.
This was our first GPS, and the unit is cram packed with features, so early experiences can't possibly touch on all its capabilities. The unit very easy to set up and within a few minutes we were acquiring satellites and geting aquainted with some of the capabilities. We got this unit primarily for geocaching and it was very easy to set up for that. A few minutes to calibrate the altimiter and the magnaetic compass and we were ready to begin downloading a list of waypoints to geocache locations near us.The base map provided with the unit is very primitive, showing only interstate roads and primary surface roads. If you want to do any significant routing with the unit you will have to buy digital maps for the areas you are interested in. This can amount to another 60 to 200 dollarsThe unit is WAS enabled, but my area can only access one antenna, so the improvements in precision, while detectable, are relatively modest.All in all fairly easy to set up and use. Perfomance is good to excellent. We havent used the tracking feature, but the trip, routing and caching features all work as advertised. I am very satisfied.
Fit nicely, better rejection of reflections from glass, etc, and less vignetting than a cheap polarizer I had tried; I would recommend it. Rotates smoothly and holds setting. Did not darken blue sky as much as expected based on sample images I have seen, but this may not be a reflection of its performance, but the degree of polarization of the sky in my test images.
I just had to buy this camera, I tried it and the stabilizer for long zoom works great, I use hand held only and everytime I take pix even with a long zoom, the picture looks sharp, and color is great. The best is the price for a 5 megapixel with 12x zoom - only got it for $398.00 in Singapore.It's kinda big (of course) but it's the smallest of the long zoom cameras, flash range is good also, heard it has the best flash range of it's kind.
We have been using the iPAL radio for two weeks and are quite favorably impressed with its performance. Given its size, the sound quality is very good (although a bit heavy on base). The tuner is precise and stable - particularly the FM frequencies. It tunes accurately and stays on station. This a desirable feature in our area (northern Colorado Front Range) which is "saturated" with FM stations). The iPAL performs well using our iPod. It also sounds excellent with our Etymotic earbuds. The iPAL is our kitchen sound source from the notable FM public radio station KUNC and the iPod. We are very satisfied.
I bought the Koss Porta and the Panasonic-RP-DJS400because my Grado I80 poofed into disintegration. I'm poor so who cares. Anyway. Lets go. The Koss Portapros are great if you are using an I pod such device. The sound they give is very clear and crisp. I actually hooked them up to my Onyko 110 Rms surround sound system at 70 volume level and they did not blow they did crackle but these are not a stereo headphone but close.The Koss PortaPro is the best lightweight headphone for hearing all the great variety of pings and pongs with booms for the money. The displacement with these is incredible. The sound comes in so clear and uniform you almost think your in the studio but not quite. They are worth it.I bought the Pana...screw it look above.. ok.. These are great head phones the song displacement is no where near as good as the Koss. Koss has a lot higher range than the Panasonic. The Panasonic I think were designed to give a bigger bass with less treble in the high notes but they sound the best at the highest volume. I personally like that. You listen to music loud to get into it. So you have to listen to these cans loud to enjoy them. They are very good and better than AKG M80 MK11.. for the price(10 bucks cheaper that the Koss).So whos the best.The Koss Portapro got it down in the sound department and the construction is very good. Koss also stood up to my Stereo.The Panasonic sound muffled compared to the Koss but not that much. Panasonic also can be played on your stereo and they vibrate with bass on your head..this can be annoying though. The Panasonic are built though wires won't fall out and you can depend on them on a 110 rms system to deliver the better than paid price for the sound. They are ok no Sennheiser or Grado , Sony Mdr sound quality.I choose the Koss for my Ipods and laptops... But I choose the Panasonic for a pretty good home surround sound system. These are 2 different headphones. One is used for ipods and laptops the other is designed for everything. You like sound get Koss. You want everything with a lack in areas get the Panasonic. They are both constructed by someone who thought about the design. Boy is that important.
This cable is great. Delivers a perfect picture to my widescreen LCD monitor. Long enough to get around most desks and the cable coating is tough plastic, so you don't have to worry too much about rough handling.
I've had the player for a few weeks now and I'm really liking it alot. I owned an ipod before (battery problems and not capable of making on-the-fly playlists) ; a creative zen xtra (love it, alot a space, capable of making playlists on the player, intuitive design and functioning, just too heavy and could be little smaller)Major Pros:*plug and play*cool design and interface, blue blacklight*Expansion slot, reads up to 2GB*Very small and light weight*Durable*No internal battery, just one AAA batteryThe player reads a variety of track properties: artist, album, song, genre, year, etc...what does this mean, all the more categories to filter and sort music and ways to create playlists*Extensive sound settingsI like the sandisk because it has an expansion slot, so I could get a 2gb sd card and extend my memory to 3 gigs, or even get a couple. It uses AAA batteries that I can simply and conveniently purchase at a local store. I dont have to keep hoping that my player retains enough charge to last me until I can reach home or find an outlet.The sound quality is good, the fm radio quality works well for me.Making playlists:Before I figured it out, this was my major complaint, all else was well. This is how you do it:1. On your computer organize your songs in labeled folders. These folders will represent your playlists, so for convenient organizing, the name you will give a playlist give the same name to the folder that contain the songs.2. Open the folder, then "select all"3. After selecting all, right click and select "properties"3. When the properties window pop up, select "summary" then where you see "album title," enter the name you want for that playlists , so therefore all the songs for that folder will have the same album title.4. When you disconnect your player, you look for this album and you will see the name you typed it, it will read all the songs in that folder as belonging to the same album, even if they are of different artists/genres/etc.5. The is very useful, since you can have songs of the same artist in different folders, but not confused by the player because they have different album titles, or as I see it, in a different playlist.cons:Wish it could read bigger sd cards,3GB,4GB, etc :)Takes a while to power up...thats about it
I JUST LOVE THIS PLAYER IT IS SO EASY TO USE. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THE BATTERY CAPACITY IS NOT THE 14 HOURS ADVERTISED IT GIVES ABOUT 10-11 HOURS ON A SINGLE CHARGE. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AS A GOOD BUY
We have owned this machine for a couple of years now. It has proven to be superior to every answering machine we have previously owned in a very important respect: it still works as well as it did when we first installed it. It is adequate in every respect but one, which is only of interest to rural users: it does not have a battery backup for the time and date settings.We live in rural Virginia, and the power fails fairly frequently at some times of the year due to ice storms, wind-blown tree limbs, etc. When this happens, the KXTM100B preserves our greeting and our messages, but we have to reset the time and day of the week. Until we do that (it is very easy to do), the unit does not record these with new incoming messages.That said, the unit is, in every other respect, at the very least adequate, and in most ways excellent and easy to use. We have not had any of the negative experiences reported by others here.Bottom line: knowing what we know, we'd buy it again.
Introduction:I listen to a lot of music. Whether I'm working or relaxing I usually have some sort of music in the background. It relaxes me before bed or keeps me pumped up while working. It is essentially my mind altering drug of choice. Different headphones with different presentations an affect my mood in different ways and I though a `phone with pumped up treble like the SR325is would be good to keep my energy up when I was stuck with boring tasks at work. I was correct, but other drawbacks kept me from holding on to my pair.Style and Build:I love the look of the SR325is. They're slightly retro looking but the important parts are built very well. The outer half of the cups or "air chambers" as Grado calls them are milled from solid aluminum and look very sharp but the inner half, hidden under the foam ear pad, where the driver is attached is made of the same plastic the lower end models are constructed from. The simple sliders and gimbals which are shared among all Grado models connect the cups to the headband. Its headband is a simple steel spring covered with small but nicely finished leather cover. Cheaper Grado models use plastic or pleather. The headband can also easily be bent looser or tighter to adjust the fit. The Y cable is very thick and a bit unwieldy. Since the ear cups can rotate freely it is prone to twisting if you aren't careful in donning and removing them.Overall, many aspects of the build quality may not inspire confidence but they make the headphone very easy to repair. Parts are held together by friction fit and hot melt glue. Some people may be taken aback by this at such a price point, though this construction makes it likely that any failure can easily be repaired. I speak from experience as I have previously fixed up a pair of used SR80s for my brother.Comfort:This is another weakness for the Grados. As supraural `phones they press on to your ear instead of around it and are inevitably less comfortable than circumaural `phones that rest around your ear. Careful adjustment can drastically improve the comfort however. I found them most comfortable with the cups worn slightly forward of the ear so the rear edge of the pads are even with the rear edge of your outer ear. This also has the effect of improving the soundstage by slightly widening it at pushing it a bit forward.In addition to the `bowl' or "L-Cush" pads the SR325is come with there are others available from Grado which you can try as well as the pads for the Sennheiser 414 which happen to fit Grados too. I didn't get the chance to try out all the available options myself though.Sound:Since sound is the primary purpose of a pair of headphones I think its generally fair to forgive a `phones other sins if it sounds good. In general the SR325is deliver in this area. Grados have a distinct sound which is quite different from anything else on the market. If you want it, you'll have to get past their other shortcomings. I think they make it worth the trade if you like the Grado `house sound'.The SR325is, and Grados in general, are a strange balancing act of brightness and warmth with a small-ish soundstage which put you `on stage' with the band. The certainly aren't closed in sounding as typical of `phones with smaller soundstages but they put everything relatively close together and put you in the middle of the action in a small and intimate setting. Instruments are well separated but not as sharply imaged as some other `phones like my Sennheiser HD650s or Beyerdynamic DT770/600 ohm.The treble is very emphasized and relatively clear, making these bright headphones. It's well extended and fairly detailed, but not the most accurate in its price bracket. It has a `fun' coloration which is hard to describe. Cymbals and high-hats stand out from the mix and have an extra shimmer. This can pleasing in rock or metal but becomes overactive in pop mixes which are already very bright. This brightness synergizes especially well with heavy and dark doom, sludge, or thrash metal.The mids are what make these both warm and bright at the same time. They are slightly forward, with an almost magical coloration that enhances vocals and guitars. Its not the most accurate, but once again its very fun. The mids are also the most detailed part of these `phones spectrum. They lend a slight advantage in intelligibility of death metal growls that my HD650s and DT770/600s lack.There is a slight hump in the mid to upper bass which emphasizes higher tuned bass drums and bass guitars. The bass response trails off after this hump and only goes moderately deep. For most rock and metal it goes deep enough and the particular emphasis is often quite pleasing. If you listen to electronic music with very deep synthesized bass you may want to look elsewhere. I found it lacking with my trance/electronic/techno collection. The bass is also a bit loose as well. Not to a large degree, but the deeper it goes the less controlled it is.Conclusion:As you may have guessed, I think the `phones work best with various types of rock and metal. I especially enjoyed them on my death/black metal Pandora station. I think that's their preferred genre. Of course I could be biased since that's my preferred genre, but I listen to just about everything but country and rap. The bass doesn't go low enough for electronic (and probably rap and hip-hop), they're too bright for most modern pop, and I find the soundstage too small for classical. They do pretty well for jazz though.The Grados specialize in rock and metal though. This prowess also extends to most anything with guitars as well. Acoustic singer/songwriter, bluegrass, and probably a good deal of country too. If you like a forward presentation and primarily listen to any of those genres, then the SR325is are worth a look.I need to say a word of caution about the treble though. Though Grados as a whole are bright headphones, the SR325is are regarded as among the brightest and if you can't try before you buy or aren't the kind of listener who's always cranking the treble dial you may find them to be too much. I loved the sound of my SR325is but my ears just couldn't take them for more than an hour or so. If you're unsure about the SR325is you may want to try the less expensive and less bright SR225i or Grado/Alessandro MS2i.
My Sister liked the Headphones. It helped drown people out when she needed to get things done.
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).
The specs are pure rubbish. It is painfully slow and print is fuzzy. It runs through ink cartridges like crazy. I have to change color cartridges even if i don't print a single color page.I would love to take a solid baseball bat to it.Go buy a Panasonic KX FLB 881 and see the difference yourself.
This backpack holds all of my cameras, lenses, memory cards and accessories with room to spare! It is so much nicer to have this than my regular camera bag. I take a lot of landscape photos and it is much easier to have my hands free while climbing up paths or hillsides to get the perfect shot. I highly recommend this bag!
I own several drive-based iPods already... and there is a time and place for using them. However I wanted something really small, lightweight, something I didn't have to worry about dropping & screwing things, etc. For walking the dog, hiking, working out, mowing the lawn, cleaning around the house, etc.Its perfect. I wasn't sure I would like something without a display. To be honest, I know how loud its playing without a display telling me. I also know which song I'm listening to since its from my own playlist.Battery life is great - sound quality is very good. The controls I got used to in about 3 minutes. Autofill/syncing my own tracks works as expected and wonderfully. I don't have a USB2 port yet, so syncing is a little slow - the only drawback I see. I won't downgrade my review because of that though.I use my drive-based iPods for transfering large files to/from work - on long flights, business trips where I need contacts/calendar/etc. But for lighter duty, I call upon the iPod Shuffle now. Its a simple, great unit!!!
We do not like this at all. The DVD player is never held like in the picture, it always slumps down & it is quite a disappointment. Do not waste your money.
It Works great. It came very quickly when ordered! I needed a micro SD card for my phone so i could hold more pictures, music, etc. This product is more than worth the price. If I had gone to Walgreen's instead i would have had to pay a lot more for the same product (or more for less memory). Definitely order here.
I find it tiring reading the ignorant iPod user complain about the Zune. The Zune is superior with (1) radio (2) ability to communicate to other Zune users (3) wmv and wma are superior codecs (4) more durable construction. If you get beyond the marketing hype of Apple and realize they are laughing as they redeem their stock options, it becomes apparent their product is inferior.I have installed video and audio and never had an issue with the software or hardware after using it for the past two weeks. I installed the Vista patch and it works great. DRM with the wireless transfer seems to be required outside of violating copyright laws. At least I can listen before I buy.
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.
I would highly recommend this audio system to anyone. Actually, I'd probably give it a 4.5 to be exact. I feel like the bass can be too loud, but it can easily be adujust by using the equalizer to fix the problem.If you've read over 10 reviews on this product, you will probably hear that the bass is a bit too loud. DONT WORRY ABOUT IT. It can be fixed by turning down the volume knob. I have always owned Bose speakers (in my living room, bedroom, kitchen) but I decided to buy these speakers for my laptop since i traveled a lot. And my I say, that I am amazed by the sound quality. Very crisp, clear, and high quality. Go for it if money is a bit of a concern. If money is not of a concern, still go for it because I guarantee you'll like it. Im a musician and all my friends think its one of the best sounding relatively inexpensive speakers out there. Hope this helps!
I'm sure most people get excited when they buy a new product, and thus review that the product is great right away. Well, I have been using this mouse daily for about a month now and I am NOT impressed.I bought this mouse mainly because it was on sale after rebate for a very cheap price -- and I can see why it was so cheap: the product itself is cheap in quality as well. I'll probably be using the word CHEAP a lot in this review to describe this mouse. I would be very mad if I had paid retail for this. It's not worth it. Jonathan "Fatal1ty", "a world top gamer", designed this mouse? I think he should just stick to what he is supposably good at -- playing games -- than enginnering a mouse.The clicking noise of the mouse just sounds very cheap and loud. I would not want to be in a room with a bunch of gamers using this mouse: it would be a clicking hell frenzy. Let alone, you will annoy someone trying to sleep using this mouse at night.After a month, the response for the left click just has gone terribly bad; I have to click really hard to get a response or sometimes it double clicks even though I am clicking once. It is very frustrating. It seems the cheap microswitches inside (I uploaded a picture in Picture Gallery), which creates the loud clicking noise, can't reach against the button or it just won't trigger anything. I'm sure you're thinking I just had a defective product, right? Well, you can take your chances but this is actually a common problem being discussed in the Creative forums. You can google "Creative Fatal1ty clicking problem" and you should see some of it come up. Terrible quality control. I have not even used this mouse for any games yet, only for casual browsing and navigating my computer -- hardly abused the mouse -- and yet the mouse can't handle that? Wouldn't gamers need to constantly use the left mouse as their primary action button? -- and also have to react fast and press on the mouse quickly, or some would pound, on the mouse? It seems Creative only tested this product to a group of people for one day. Don't expect this mouse to last. You may, however, open up the mouse (which will probably void your warranty) and keep clicking on the microswitch with your fingers and try to "revive" (it could be stuck or not in the correct position) it. After doing that, it seems it temporarily fixed itself for me.The "True Grip" 5 point control system -- #1. a small button on the left side of the mouse (thumb), #2. regular left click (index finger), #3. scroll wheel (middle finger), #4. regular right click (ring finger), #5. another button right next to the right click (pinky) -- is where Creative wants you to have each finger resting on a button: this is extremely awkward. I doubt people would adjust to use the mouse that way. Why do we need to change our way of holding the mouse? The mouse should be adjusting to us! If they really wanted people to use this mouse that way, they really need to design the mouse bigger. The mouse feels like a laptop mouse.The Teflon feet on the mouse is nothing special, although they seem to advertise that as some sort of special feature. You know they're getting desperate when they're also stating the cord on the mouse as something special too: "SpeedWire Zero - Oxygen Copper Wire". I mean, sure, it sounds cool, but I see "Zero" benefit. There's also an illuminated light on the side of the mouse with the Fatal1ty logo; I think this was added as an cover-up of the overall look of the mouse, because added lights make it seem like it has more value. Oh, and black color always looks good. Without those two key points, this mouse will not be able to deceive some people -- it'll really look cheap just like how it was made.Pros:- Quick CPI mouse speed change and LED to indicate which mode you're on.- Changing of weighted mouse is unique, I have to admit... but it's not a mindblowing feature. (there is also a con, however)Cons:- It just feels very cheap; the quality is not something I expected from Creative, especially it being promoted by a professional gamer as well.- Clicking noise is too LOUD (compared to a quality mouse) and it just sounds cheap.- Terrible enginnering, especially the microswitches.- I don't think the weights are that secure - again, it just feels CHEAP and some weights rattle.If you're looking for a gaming mouse or an all-around mouse, I'd go with Logitech.
Nice try> But this system does NOT PERFORM as advertised. Firstly, the advertisment suggests that the transmitter will do the job by itself. It does not. You must also purchase the receiver plus the plug in extender which then lights up the RF window on the Dish receiver. The problem is that unless you are within six feet of the transmitter it WILL NOT respond to the remote to change channels, etc. Even when the transmitter and receiver are six inches apart, it STILL WILL NOT RESPOND unless the remote is within six feet of the transmitter. The remote and its batteries are less that three weeks old. Would I buy this combo again??..NO WAY. I am seeking a refund but doubt it will happen. Don't buy this one.Jim
The GOOD:1) The antenna is 12 feet long.2) It receives stations from 35 miles away WITH amplifier.3) The antenna is easy to assemble.The BAD:1) The antenna is 12 feet long.2) It does not receive signals farther than 40 miles.3) Missing bolts, nuts, and brackets.4) Poor detailed instructions for antenna assembly.5) Almost absent instructions for mounting hardware assembly.6) Chimney mounting hardware is extremely poorly designeda) Straps do not tighten sufficiently even when using large "channelock" pliersb) Only comes with 1 bracket per strap causing weak mountc) Brackets do not grasp mast tight enough (can physically turn antenna)Conclusion:The antenna itself is worth approx $100, but my advice would be to purchase quality mounting hardware separately. Unfortunately, I must buy a quality mount and reinstall this antenna to be safe.(I work as a mechanic and transmission rebuilder and do home remodeling on the side. My theory is that if I can easily move an installed antenna with my bare hands, it will probably loosen during a heavy wind or snow storm. I was extremely disappointed with the poor design and manufacture of the hardware. Save yourself the worry and purchase the hardware from a reputable manufacturer.)
The guy at a local retail store tried to convince me I should buy this plan because all iPod batteries die within a year and a half or two years. With this plan I can supposedly get a new one for "free". But that only lasts 2 years. Why pay now when you might not even need a new battery within 2 years and Apple already offers an Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacement Program? From the Apple web site: "If your iPod requires service only because the battery's ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, Apple will replace your iPod for a service fee of $59, plus $6.95 shipping." Just wait and spend the money when/if you need to.
A piece of crap. Unless you are an electrical engineer, let this go. A total waste of time and money.
Grado makes very good sounding headphones. Unfortunately, it does not go much further than that for this model.I bought this model for biking on my way to work. The trip takes one hour and within 15mn my ears were feeling the pain. It is not the pressure on the ears but right where they are attached to the skull. The plastic band presses so strongly on this intersection that it really gets painful.Again, soundwise, these headphones deliver and for the price I would definitely give them a good 5 stars. But what's the point of a good sound if you cannot tolerate the lack of comfort for more than a few minutes at a time.I have to add that my head size is medium so I cannot attribute the issue to it.I seriously wonder how people with a large head can cope with this one.So I am reverting to my good ole Ultrasone HFI-15G which are as light, do not have a head band that torture your ears and do have a similarily excellent sound.I eventually sent this set back, accepting to lose about 10% of the price...
I hope this is of use to knowHaving spoken with Procon Inc their comments to me were thatYou should not be selling these devices. without warning buyers of the situation They are an obsolete analog technology for which there are no towers anymore as the FFC ordered them shut down There is no digital replacement devices currently made of the Roadside Companion The analog ones can no longer be activated check with Procon 1 877 563 0012 to verify this if you wishAgain I hope this info was of useProcon are the company that used to activate this devise
i was HIGHLY disappointed in these earbuds. i was trying to upgrade the headphones that came with my iriver mp3 player and this was definitly the wrong choice. i will say they have bass...but thats all i can say good about these.....if you consider earbuds....avoid these!
Purchased this item so I can connect it to an LCD Monitor for playing console games. First off it does not fit for the DVI port on the screen secondly it never tells you in the description that it connects to computer than outputs to the screen. Third and this is the kicker the small white little sliders on top broke off right away. What the!! Not worth the headache.
I purchased this looking for a connectivity solution for my iPod and my 2001 V70. The audio quality is passable at best. The filter does not do a good job at eliminating electrical interference and there is a clear static hiss while the unit is charging.I contacted them and they said there was a problem with some of their filters, they provided me with a new one and the results were only slightly better.My previous setup using the same iPod used an audio cassette adapter and the iPod's headphone jack. The quality was crystal clear. I'd rate the clarity of this just barely above a FM modulator.Overpriced for the quality of sound you get out of it.
this product is not what it says 8 ga. yea okay more like 12ga. so tiny lol.good thing I only bought for a real small 4 channel amp just to make my 4 6.5 door speakers sound better the amp calls for 8ga this wire looks perfect for terminals
I hate this camera for two reasons!1. Most every image you take of someone's pretty eyes will have some form of redeye, usually pretty bad. Don't think it won't be bad for you, I did and got burned!. The red-eye reduction doesn't help either.2. Focusing/taking the picture doesn't work well. How annoying is this, you focus on the picture (half-press shutter button), camera beeps, saying it is in focus. You proceed to fully press the button and ... nothing! You hold it there for a few seconds and EVENTUALLY it will take the picture. I find this occurs when you take pictures that are not focused on any one particular subject (landscape, parties, etc.)Other bad things which aren't necessarily the cameras fault.-It's tiny, very tiny. Sometimes your thumb will get in the way of the lens, messing up the shot.-No zoom, This gets annoying if you are used to a camera with a zoom, but if you don't mind "manually zooming", then go for it.
I bought this about three months ago with a netgear router , I had to RMA the router and get a refund just two weeks after buying it , I should have sent the This back as well .NOT a good product freezes Windows XP if your motherboard has the VIA chipset and/or an AMD Athlon CPU which was two strikes for me , the third strike came today when it just plain died the lights aren't on and the computer doesn't recognize it as a wireless adapter and no amount of installing, uninsatlling the software/drivers help.I wish netgear had listed this on the box instead of just waiting until I emailed them to inform me.Save your money but a linksys router & Usb adapter instead.
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.
The most flimsy camera Nikon has ever made with a very bad lens. Junk. Most used Nikon film cameras are much better than this.
This motherboard (and all socket 775) motherboards that INTEL produced,Do Not have any CPU bracket standoffs. This was done so one wouldhave to purchase ONLY an Intel CPU RETAIL box. OEM cpu's fromIntel do not come with the bracket. It is impossible by all means toinstall ANY CPU without a bracket and standoffs to snap the heatsinkunto the CPU. We have many of these mobos (that gather dust) dueto this flaw that INTEL deliberately did (this). We switch to AMD-onlymotherboards after realizing their scheme a few years ago. Lookat this motherboard closely and you see 4 holes around the CPUsocket (where the bracket should be installed). Amazon.comhas been blocking our reviews on INTEL motherboards - and wewill see if this one is posted (if it is, there's always a waiting competitorready to receive our business).Daniel James Tyler (The Walters Judson Group)
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.
The new iPod classic has a big problem for all users of the photo and video functions. You cannot display photos, videos or video podcasts on your TV screen, as you cannot change the TV out function on the iPod from OUT to ON. If you want to see your videos fromthe iPod on the TV screen, then do not buy the iPod classic until Apple has fixed this problem.
(I'd like to see more reviews which talk of access issues, similar to the following review.)First I'll give the pluses. What I consider a plus for the MuVo V-100 is the direct plug and play access without any stinkin' proprietory software to muck around with. That, to me, is more a must than a plus!Second plus, although, not necessarily anything real big or important, is the fact one can take this equipment apart and just use the guts of the unit, when separated from the battery pack, as a thumb drive.Third plus and must, is the multiple level directories one can work with, the way mp3 players should work in mine humpble opinion, not this single directory junk where the device does it's own numbering system according to when each file was loaded into the player. That's a big fat minus where the Ipod shuffle, or any other device like that is concerned. Fourth plus is, of course, the space at 2 gigabytes.Now for the minuses, which are unfortunately way more than the plusses.Firstly, there are only four buttons or switches on this device, volume up and down, scroll switch, and play/power button.So, right there, you know that the scroll switch is going to be the main controlling factor on this unit as far as moving from track to track, or going through menues which I'll get to in a bit.Secondly, no audio feedback, of course, unless you stay in "Music" or maybe "recorded tracks," and you turn the device on by holding the play/power button for roughly five seconds, then wait for the unit to boot up, which can take upwards of 12 seconds, depending upon how much data is stored.As for the menues -- which are accessed by pressing the scroll switch -- they do not default. So, even if you memorize the menues, you have to remember where the heck you left off at. So, if you left off at Microphone, there's a possibility that once you manage to turn the device on, you might be continuing the recording. Oh, to select what you want in a menu, you press the scroll switch again.And, of course, there is no audible monitor through the headset when you record. So, of course, you have to ask a sighted person if the recorder is going.Oh, speaking of having a sighted person help, what is with these stupid symbols rather than actual written text stating where one is in the menues? Furthermore, what is with this bad habit of these devices that stay in a menu for no more than maybe 5 seconds at the most? For someone trying to help a blind person out, or for someone with difficulty with focus issues, that just does not work, people! Hellllllllo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!As for recording, the quality is poor. Now, I'm taking into consideration the fact that the recordings are being done in low bit-rate wave files. However, the recording volume -- or maybe it's the volume setting used for "recorded tracks" -- is very much lacking.We won't discuss how badly put together the mannual provided on the accompanying CD-rom was. No step by step instructions on how to work the device, just some cursory explanation of some of the features.So, here's my final grading of the MuVo V-100 by Creative.I give it an A for concept, an A for space,, However, for ease of use and accessibility, I give it a D minus.Why a D minus rather than an F for accessibility? Well, as long as you stay in "music" and as long as you don't accidentally press the scroll switch before moving it left or right to go from track to track, or for scanning tracks, then you're okay. Secondly -- for folks who are left handed, one can go into the settings menu and rotate the display. I guess that can actually be a help if a blind person is getting help from a sighted person and it makes it easier for the sighted person to se the screen.Creative seemed to have had a neat idea when they made the first MuVo with no display. However, I got the impression that those particular models were lacking in space.
I bought this TV and within 2 years, I now have 4 thick black lines across the screen, and different points. As you can imagine, this completely ruins the experience, especially in scenes with lighter backgrounds. Tried contacting Panasonic, to no avail. And of course, it happened right after the warranty period expired. This was the third Panasonic tv I'd bought, but needless to say, will not be buying any more Panasonic Plasmas.
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Software is the worst I've ever used for any application from a major manufacturer. Nuff said. Have no idea about the device and its capabilities. The software is so limiting I can't even get past it. Makes iTunes look brilliant.Update:Going back. Device itself has potential, software is for kids.
Too much bass, even though this kit contains a setting for the sub, it appears the only settings are, "too much" all the way to "way too much".If you actually like to listen to music, keep moving, these aren't the speakers for you.The two small speakers actually do a not bad job of putting out music, shame about the sub and the subsonics emphasis.
I have a home-theater system in the same room as this one. Though the product comes with 3 switchable channels for clarity, 2 of them are nearly useless. The only one that works has enough static to muffle any audio clarity.To take a stab at this again, I would probably say they are worth 25 odd bucks. Definitely sending these back.
****I bought this projector to use with a new laptop that has Windows Vista as the operating system and thought at first that it didn't have any drivers compatible with Vista. Well, I found out that I don't need drivers, regardless of what the installation software says "driver for this monitor not found". Ignore that and go on with the installation. It'll work! I tried to change the star rating I'd given it at first, but Amazon wouldn't let me!
Got my Sharp Aquos for Christmas. Picture was nice but it quit working after only four months. I called Sharp and was informed the warranty is only three months. I can't believe they get away with doing business like this. Never again will I buy a Sharp product.
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!
I purchased the Blitzz Netwave Base II and 2 Blitz PCI wireless cards to hook up a wireless network between 3 systems. The base would be used on my Pentium 4 2.0 Gig on the second floor of my home. The other 2 PC's are located on the 3rd floor (about 50 feet from the base). I cannot get a sufficient connection at that distance. I called Tech support and was told that the 3 systems must be within 25 feet of each other for proper connection. Unless your PC's are in the next room on the same floor, I would not buy this product. All this aside....the install was easy and setup was easy. I'm returning mine and going to a wired network.
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 not a null modem connector. It is a gender changer. Should have listened to the reviews... Amazon needs to correct this problem....
There are much better frames out there. This frame is a very plain black plastic that looks cheap. The picture quality is so-so. It doesn't work with vista. I returned the opteka and bought the HP frame instead......much better. Better features, picture quality, frame (black wood) and works with vista.
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."
Okay, one would think that the CD spinning up would not be louder than the music, but it is loud enough to wake me before the music comes on. The unit has a cylinder in the CD cover which sits on the CD to hold it down, and this rotates in a plastic housing, making an amazingly loud plastic on plastic scraping sound. But wait, it gets worse! The CD continues to spin during the snooze period, so you don't hear music, just scraping plastic. And when you look at the display to see how much more snooze (/being annoyed) time you have left, the display is showing the track number, not the time. The thing is a CLOCK radio, it should ALWAYS show the time, especially when you're debating whether to get up now or wait another minute.I received this for Christmas, I'm going to exchange it.Other notes: The dim setting of the display is still way too bright. You can wake up to any track of the CD, but it would be nice if the thing could pick one at random each morning.What I'd really love is a clock with a BUILT-IN mp3 player -- no moving parts except the switches...
I had high hopes with this product. I was really hoping it would work like everyone says. It didn't. I plugged the transmitter in and all I got was a dim intermittent flash. The receiver worked. I aimed my remote at it and the light flashed every time I pushed a button. Too bad. With so many mixed reviews it sounds to me like some work and some don't. I guess I'll go back to the wired ones. Good luck with your purchase. I hope you get one that works.
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!
We have gone through three of these keyboards for our home entertainment PC in less than a year, but we keep buying them because they are the most comfortable, practical option for HEPC we've found so far.The probelm is in the track ball. 1) It is not removable so you cannot clean lint or other fibers out of it, and 2) the supports that hold the trackball sensor into the keyboard housing break, leaving the ball slightly out of contact with the actuator.When I can find these for $30-40, I buy several and stock up. If they want more than $40, they will have to make a better product.
I am very disappointed with the product manufacturing quality as well as Apple's customer service for iPOD MINI. I purchased the MINI less than 3 months ago. Whithin three months, the central area of the LCD blacked out. When product was returned to Apple for service, Apple insisted customer cracked the LCD, and refused to service the product that carries 1 year warranty. The unit wasn't ever dropped on the floor, or compressed in unusual manner, but Apple described the issue as "abusive use". To me, it is a toal rip-off for a product short-lived within 3 months. An expensive product with sleek look, but poor manufacturing quality. Apple's "customer relationship" department worths visting, when you want all the BS, and excuses to shut you off. I hope there is good product out there to replace it soon.
If I could rate this negative stars I would. Absolutely the worst printer/piece of office equipment I've EVER owned or worked with (and I've worked with a lot).1) It either will not print or it jams. I'd say my jam to print ration is 50:1. Staggeringly awful odds when the main function of a printer is to, you know, print. This is by far my biggest gripe, as it is not even performing its most basic of functions.2) ...if it even responds at all. For inexplicable reasons, sometimes it just sits there with pending documents, fully ignoring any commands given to it.3) Be prepared to blow your life savings on ink. I printed 4 test pages when I was setting it up, because they kept coming out funny. After those FOUR TEST PAGES my ink was 80-90% GONE. I was so furious I called Epson, and, to their benefit, they did send me a replacement ink set. But they won't every time, so dig deep into your wallet because (if you can get it to print) you'll be putting down $60 a month on ink alone.If your main purpose for this printer is pictures, then especially beware. You'll probably get 4 4x6's before needing new cartridges.4) LINUX USERS BEWARE. The only function that works with Linux is the printing aspect. The scanner does not work with Linux. It did work fine on Windows, though the software is incredibly limited and the scanning is slow.If you want to ignore this review and most others, then be prepared for many a late night pulling our hair out and pulling mangled paper out of the inner-workings of this "printer," spending $60 a month on ink and generally being incredibly frustrated and poor. A truly awful, awful piece of equipment, unfortunately.
simple as what I wrote in the title. Plus the customer service help was horrible as they would respond generically even after 3-4 emails of my detailed situation and request for help. I'll never get another Magellan just for that alone.
Ipods have been good for quite a while now but this new version is prone to problems I suggest the next one.
The rating does not truly reflect the product's quality but I couldn't give it a higher than one star because I never received the unit... because Amazon never sent my order!
Worked well, but this cable was too short for my purpose, so when I kept swiveling my tv the HDMI side bent and eventually broke off. Felt Cheaply made.
The Seller told my husband that we must have bought a defective unit and could we please just send back for testing. This took us out of Amazon's loop which was one mistake. Then, the delays to get it back to us just in time to clock out the 60 days when we could use Amazon's buyer protection.Apparently, my husband has now read more reviews to find many customers share the problem we had so that is why I titled "mislead".We returned the original item within a few weeks so should have had the new one in plenty of time to discover the problem was ongoing. However, multiple excuses and delays conveniently ticked the clock so we are stuck with this item.So, lesson learned, do not go outside of Amazon ever when buying on this site!
I was given this unit as a present. I feel bad for the people who purchased this for me; they wasted their money. I have been searching for DVD-R/RWs that will work in this machine and thanks to the reviews on this site, I now know what to look for. I have spent a considerable amount of money on DVDs that do not work. And, as another reviewer mentioned, my unit is now eating my VHS tapes. It is a good thing it is out of production and that Amazon no longer has it available.
I never received a copy of the plan or an e-mail regarding it until I sent a couple queries asking where it was. I therefore cancelled the plan.
I have been using Ritek/Ridata DVD-R and DVD+RW disks for several months and have been very satisfied. Not a bad burn yet. I was excited to order additional DVD+RW disks for their added versatility. My previous experience with the DVD+RW disks was with shiny top surface vs. matte surface with this order. I don't know if that makes any difference as the recording surface on both has the same appearance.Disappointment resulted quite quickly. As a previous poster indicated, the disks all had a small ridge of scratched surface around the outer perimeter of the recording surface. In my case, the disks would appear to record correctly. It was not until I tried to access the files that it would generate an error. The disk was unreadable. I had at least 4 bad writes in the first 10 disks. It seems that it is only a problem with almost full disks. Partially used disk didn't seem to have a problem (in an unscientific sampling!). I will try a replacement order and if that one exhibits that same scratched area, I guess a refund will be the only option. Too bad because Ritek is usually an excellent brand that I have had good luck with, and the price was too good to pass up.
I bought this calculator in our bookstore. Yet, disappointedly, when I calculated PV/FV of cash flow, it keeps give me the wrong answer! I have to reset the calculator to get the right answer right, and it gave me wrong answer again!Here is the problem:N=4, Pmt=-1000, I/Y=6, CPT-FV=...Why I always got the wrong answer? Is it because of my calcualtor or it's because the IT BA2 plus has little memory?
Buyer beware. The power supply boards for the SVA televisions only last about 3 years and costs hundreds of dollars for the part plus installation costs. I'll never purchase another SVA set!
I am now waiting to hear from Mintek tech/support or customer service to repair or replace my SECOND DTV-263 within a year. After paying shipping costs plus a six-week wait for the last replacement, I would NEVER order this or any Mintek product again.
My DVD burner would not recognize any of these DVDs and I've never had a compatibility problem before. I've always had success with burning DVDs until I tried these...I had to return them.
Got this Black Friday 07 and for what was paid I couldn't complain. Descent pics, simple set up, even put a movie on there once just to see the performance. But alas just a little over a year later the frame went black!! Messed with it a little bit and finally threw it in a drawer. I recently discovered it again and tried plugging it in....And low and behold it works....For just a couple minutes at a time that is!! When I do get it to work I notice that the image quality has degraded (as othershave stated) and there is a crackling/buzzing sound heard every once and awhile. A quick search of the web and I've also found what others have found, absolutely no contact info for Astar what so ever. Even if you find this on sale or clearance save your money!!! I can't stress enough...SAVE YOUR MONEY!! Not only will this product eventually die but with the crackling/buzzing I'm hearing I would be afraid of something electrical that could build into a fire hazard!!!!
I've owned the PDC-700 for about a year and a half. I would highly recomend not purchasing this camera. I have to admit that I bought it on a whim and the price was right. It's no secret that this is entry level, low priced digital camera so I'll try to present both the pros and cons with that in mind.PROS *Feels really nice in the hands. *Perfect size for me *Great LCD... crisp *Very easy to use *location of buttons, controls, CF slot all well thought outCONS *Picture quality is almost always terrible *If there's an eyeball in the picture... it's red *BATTERY LIFE - don't plan on getting more than 20 or so shots from a high quality set of alkalines using LCD. 25-30 without. *Upload speed very slow. My 700 DID NOT come with USB. The USB whole was plugged. I understand that the new units come with USB so it may not be an issue... but geez... very slow to upload. If you don't have a USB 700 make sure you use an external CF card reader that utilizes USB. *The camera doesn't seem to remember the settings you provide very well. It likes to change from XGA to VGA etc.. *The battery charge indicator is very inconsistent. One or two shots into new batterys and the indicator shows a dead battery... then it bounces up and down.... usually you don't really have any idea when your batterys have drained until the camera just rolls over and dies.I took tons of pictures with this camera and every time I look at them I cringe thinking of all the memories that were captured with such poor image quality. Please consider spending a little bit more money if you are a sucker for family pictures and such. When it comes right down to it... picture quality is everything and this camera just doesn't hit the mark. I don't really regret having the camera because of the low price and the fun I had screwing around with it.... but I really get bummed looking at the crummy picture quality now. Also, for all the money that you'll spend on duracells and energizers you could buy a much better camera. By the way... you have to use good alkalines.. you can't cheat and use NIMH recharables with this camera.. it only uses about 50% of the batteries before the camera dies. So, if you're like me it means $5 in batteries each time you want to use the camera. Well... the good news is I've just ordered a Canon G1. Life is good.
I bought this as a replacement for my fathers monitor. Two years of light use and then it died. Even at this price its not really worth taking up the space on your desktop. You can find thin screens for about $120. They take up half the space and most seem to last. I wouldn't touch it used.
The Sony Clie T615C, now with the price cut, is a great bargain; however, the designers at Sony didn't put much thought into the cover which doesn't really do much except flop back and forth and get in the way. The carrying case, unfortunately, isn't that much of an improvement. It's basically like the cover that comes with it with a back and a flap that slips onto the back. It's not as convenient as one might hope. In all, I'd say it's not worth it.
Bottom line: Check the expiration date on the inkjet cartridge package. The Achilles Heel of all HP 700-Series printers is the HP 23 color inkjet cartridge.Anyone who has ever owned the trusty HP 700 series printers, and in my case it was the virtually identical HP 882C printer, is aware of the short life of the HP 23 Tri-Color Inkjet cartridge. At a certain point the blue ink no longer dispenses and anything you attempt to print in color comes out at pink. I ordered this HP 23 cartridge because it is difficult to find in warehouse or retail stores. If you do find this cartridge in one of the specialty office stores the cost of the replacement cartridge is almost as much as buying a new printer.I too made the mistake, as other reviewers also experienced, of at one time stocking up on HP 23 cartridges only to find that my stash of unopened replacement color inkjet cartridges went bad. Imagine the disappointment in finding that not only has the installed printer cartridge run out of ink, but that your two expensive "fresh" replacements do not work either.I ordered my most recent HP 23 replacement cartridge from an Amazon vendor. It arrived quickly and was sealed in an original HP package. I installed it in my printer. Several days went by before I found the need to scan and print something in color. The blue ink stalled halfway through the first page. I cleaned the contact points and even sat the dispensing end of the print cartridge in a pool of rubbing alcohol. No improvement. Two courses of action presented themselves. The first was to go out to an office store and spend an outrageous amount for yet another color cartridge. The second was to take my two color cartridges, both the old and new, to a refill center and see if the refilled cartridges worked any better. Both contingencies only seemed to prolong the inevitable. Instead I spent my money on a new printer. The cost of two HP 23 inkjet cartridges equaled the amount I spent the new machine.It seems a shame to put my HP 882C printer out for pickup. It has provided reliable service since we bought it in June 1999. An automobile is nothing without gasoline and a printer is likewise nothing but an awkward paperweight without a working ink cartridge.
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.
Terrible customer support, products do not work as advertised. I bought this product and the WET54G wireless bridge. The Linksys literature states that these two products can be used to have a wireless network. The literature states that it is easy to hook up. I spent four hours on my own and then four hours with Linksys tech support via live chat, no less than five support people, two of whom deliberately disconnected from me. I am not a new newbie computer/network guy, I know what a gateway and a loopback is, and these products do not work, and Linksys would not even give me an RMA. They refused to deal with me and make these products work. Never again will I purchase or recommend their products!
I recently bought this mp3 player in hopes to put my old cd player to rest. I hoped for skip-free music at a decent price. Somehow within the transfer of music from my computer to the device, it recorded skips. So I attempted to call customer service. Well it doesn't exist. First of all, RCA does not make this mp3 player; it just puts its name on it. So after finding the manufacturing company, they just told me to call my place of purchase. No help what so ever. So my next approach was to ask my IT-specialist boyfriend to attempt to help me out. He provided no new answers and just got further angered by the product.The body is made of a very bright plastic (I bought the 64mb one in red) that looks very cheaply made. I dropped it once and left a horrible scratch in the side.On another note, I do run XP, and didn't have any major problems, but my boyfriend thinks the skipping comes from it's inability to work well with XP.And lastly, the software is cheap. It's great software when you purchase the updated edition. They basically give you the free-be and attempt to get you to upgrade for an additional fee.Needless to say, it was returned.
This product is not ready to work with any online music purchase sites. It will not play secure music files. That is a shame seeing how that is the way the industry is moving. In addition Windows Media player would not recognize the device so I couldn't copy files over that way. The product doesn't come with any media player software so you are on your own to figure out which ones may work. Also the device is hard to operate the control functions were difficult to navigate. The instruction book was of limited help. I promptly returned this item and am now going to try Samsungs 20gb product.
This unit doesn't have a backup battery. Therefore, EVERY time the electricity goes off, the time has to be reset. I'm not happy with this purchase.
I opened the box and played some music and found out the bass speaker rumbling, sound like broken. I lowered the volume of the bass speaker and the use the two small speaker. I am very dissapointed wasted my money. This is a no no brainer in my part. I will not do it again. I just buy something in Wal-Mart get better deal.
I've bought many of these cartridges and I what I can say about them is that they are ok. They don't last very long and sometimes it doesn't print even though the screen shows that the cartridge is full. For my printer, this is the only black ink that I could buy so, I'll have to get used to it. If the prices were cheaper, my review of the product may have been better. Enjoy.
Nice size butRadio not great, lously receptionStill havent been able to load music, followed instrutions, but they were not clear
I just returned mine today. Bought it and installed late afternoon in my home office. Almost immediately, I smelled the horrible toxic plastic or who knows what odor. After 3 hours of me working in my home office, my eyes became severely irritated and I developed a light headache. My whole house was suddenly filled with this noxious odor. The following morning, I immediately unplugged it and returned it. I don't know if this was a defective unit but some people have complained about the odor and irritated eyes.
I was given the Magellan Maestro 3100 for a birthday present back in August of 07. I used it for no more than a month and it froze on me and would not reboot or anything. I called the customer service and they told me to send it in for repairs. I did this, after 3 months of calling them weekly I got my system back. Their customer service was awful, they kept telling me they were doing updates which is why it was taking so long. I finally got it back right before Thanksgiving and used it. It worked great here and there and then I went to put the newest updates on it and it froze again and the my computer kept saying something about the files being corrupt. So now, not only will my computer not complete the updates but the device is frozen. So now I have to send it in again FOR A SECOND TIME to get repairs. The device itself worked alright. Other than the minor problems I had with it: I live in a rural area and with all the trees I could not get a signal from it for about a mile to two miles. It did not say the street names before you turned on them other than saying the turn was coming up in .5 miles. I visited family in Philadelphia often and this was extremely unhelpful because you can't really take your eyes off the road long enough to see where you were suppose to be going. Plus with the how long it took to get a signal I was stuck roaming around in the city until it could tell me where to go. It took sometime to recalulate where to go so you missed the instructions before it even had a chance to tell you where to go. Between the little quirks, the system freezing twice on me now, and the horrible customer service, I would NOT recommend this product to anyone. I feel awful that someone spent money on this product for me.
It just didn't do at all what I wanted. I just wanted my mom to be able to listen to a cd without having to carry around a cd player, but no matter where she put the transmitter she'd get static if she walked more than a couple of feet for it. On top of that, I've been trying to return this product for a month now, and haven't heard from PC Universe so I finally had to contact Amazon. Just not great overall.
I was extremely disappointed with this camera bag. I have an EOS 1D Mark II which is a bit larger than the 20D, Rebel, etc. I didn't feel that it would be at all safe to use this bag for the EOS 1D Mark II..the sides just didn't go up high enough to make me feel that the camera would be safe and not fall out (or have the LCD get scratched). The whole bag just feels "flimsy" for lack of a better word. I'm going to give this bag to a neighbor of mine who has a 10D and only a couple of lenses.
I'm fairly new to vinyl, and enjoy it a lot. This is my first turntable (or should I call it an "entertainment center"), and there is a lot to like about this. The look of it is very retro and has style. When playing records, or even CDs, the audio quality is great, and with the speakers, give a little more to the bass, which I really like. Sounds good so far, right? Well, like I said, I'm new to the vinyl format, but I really dig it. With the compliments to the audio quality, it's wasted by the RPM of the turntable itself. It spins to fast, giving it a higher pitch and a bit more speed. You could call me picky, but when I'm listening to my music, I expect it to sound what it's suppose to, and it gets real annoying with this. I sent it to Crosley for repair on this issue, and what happened? Nothing. The same problem still exists. One of my friends has a Crosley turntable, and the same exact RPM problem persists on his. I don't know if it's the company on their lack of knowledge of RPM or what, but it's pathetic.
It has a 50 sheet ADF duplex but at any page even #50 (you have scanned 99 images) any paper jam, misfeed etc none of the pages will be transferred to your hard drive. That's right folks it reads a page analyzes it, thinks about it, and then reads the next page without saving the previous page in any form.Sometimes (apparently randomly) the software that the 262 comes with (PaperPort) says that there is a paper jam and asks if you want to continue yes/no. If you say yes, it sits there. I once let it sit overnight. if you say no, it ejects the page (I thought it said it was jammed???) and then sits there. BTW guess how many of the previous scanned pages has it saved to your hard drive when it does this. That's right you guessed it NONE.I cannot remember owning any other program that crashes as often or as poorly as PaperPort. This program is best described as a poor beta.Sometimes it simply locks up the computer. Sometimes it blips right out -- completely disappears except for the processes that it leaves up and that you have to go into task manager and end each one individually. Sometimes it only locks itself up and all you have to do is control alt delete and end the Paperport application. I am sure that there is a special place for programmers who write programs this bad and particularly with this many bugs. The place would hopefully be where they have to actually USE their own program for eternity.
I bought this card thinking it would work well with my computer--which, unfortunately, has Windows ME. Every time I tried to install the drivers (and I did follow the manual, thankyouverymuch), my computer would freeze. I went to Linksys's webiste and downloaded the new driver for ME (which didn't even come on the driver disk!). A computer-savvy friend and I tried everything, including reinstalling ME, to get the card to work, but eventually I ended up returning it and getting a (smaller and cooler) 3Com card instead.
This is an excellent printer when it works. I have had four of them so far. #1 was DOA. #2 worked for a while. #3 was DOA. #4 is doing a good job.
Cannot be used with my shortest lens collars OR D200/300 camera bodies... I am am now OUT of the RC2 system... Too bad, really liked the hydrostatic ballhead otherwise...
This is a device with a lot of glitches in it. Combine with the poorest of customer service, and you get a piece of junk.1. The interface is overly sensitive. Any little movement can cause a change or a skip.2. The backlit screen is blue based, and a little blue dot rather than a highlight bar indicates which song you're on. The problem is that the blue dot blends in with the screen. Sometimes you're not sure where you're at.3. The manual that comes with it is a sheet that really tells you nothing. If you want a fuller manual, you have to go online and download it.4. There's a lot of skipping for no apparent reason. Call customer service and they'll tell you nothing's wrong. Most of the reps sound young, in a hurry, and rude. They'll resychronize your gadget, tell you that should do it, and then it goes right back to skipping. You can make a million calls, doesn't matter.Sandisk's HQ is very polite and professional, but there is a big disconnect between their corporate offices and their workforce.5. Their connectivity cable is proprietary to Sandisk, can't be bought elsewhere except online at their store. Except now they're out of it, and will be for more than a month. So if you lose your cable or damage it, then what?I wish I had bought an iPod.
This FM transmitter didn't work well even 8 feet away from the unit. Tried all sorts of different placements, etc.
Such a disappointment - I own 2 Nikon Coolpix 3700 cameras, and they work fine with all other cards... but with this Kingston model, about 20% of my shots result in "Card error", after which the camera hangs up, and it takes a while to restart it (and also lose all my shot settings). So annoying!
These radios represent the cheapest possible solution. Do they work? Yes, for about a half mile direct and unobstructed line-of-sight. If you're looking for something reliable, that can work at the range advertised, this isn't it.
This kit has al the WRONG sized cable guages. The rca cables dont stay in my amplifier, the speaker wire is not even recommended for door panel speakers, and the ground wire and power cables are missleading. Deffinately NOT a 8 guage kit at all. the only positives I have for this product is that the cables had plenty of reach and the shipping was fast. Do not buy this if you want 8 guage wire.
I originally purchased the Samsung DUOCAM SCD6040. It fortunately broke 1 week before the warranty ran out. The video began having giant pixilated squares when video taping and on playback. Though under warranty, it still cost me $49 (their fee) to send in the camera for a repair. The repaired camera came back broken. I had to deal with many customer service people, but finally got them to agree mine was a "lemon" and they sent me the SCD6550. Now 10 months later, the video and playback on this duocam has broken. You see a black screen with yellow blocks on the LCD and through the viewfinder. I cannot video tape or playback anything on tape. It is not under warranty. I can't believe their cameras/duocams don't last longer than one year. They must use cheap parts. PLEASE save yourself the headache and chose another brand.
I had to return this product because it didn't work right out of the box.
The hub only works intermittently. I have to disconnect and reconnect it regularly to in order to make it work. Totally useless.
there is lead inside, and on the pack it's written "wash your hands everytime you hand that", how can you do that.....Coby never buy this brand again
I've had this case for about a week and the zipper is already broken. It's nice and compact and fits my drive perfectly, and I love the color, I just wish the quality held up.
I bought one of these for around $30 since I had gotten an IPOD for my birthday and I didn't want to carry around cds anymore. Since the brand is "Serious Sound" I thought the sound quality really would be serious since it was written all over the package... Yea, seriously crappy. The thing that really pissed me off is that the Trouble Shooting guide that came with it even said it is a "low output fm transmitter" which basically means you are gonna get terrible sound through your radio no matter what.Any FM transmitter is not gonna sound good, period. Unless you only listen to FM radio in your car it won't be a problem. But if you want crystal clear music, your music needs to be played through your cd player and that's your only option. Unless you have one of the newer car stereo systems that come with the AUX port where you plug a cable through your IPOD (for instance) to the stereo itself. Which I suggest you would be better off with.Overall, this little piece of junk should not be purchased by anyone at all and this is why I am reviewing it. They don't need to make any more profit by selling garbage. They don't even deserve to bare the name "Serious Sound" if their products aren't that great to begin with and sound nowhere near serious.The reason I give it 2 stars is the unknown fact by many, is that you can charge your IPOD through the USB cable. But since the reviewer below said both of his fuses busted, I don't really trust it.My message is clear: STAY AWAY FROM THIS
Many other reviewers have addressed some of the details of the ATRAC3plus compression algorithm so I won't go into that here.If you've got a collection of high-quality VBR MP3 files then this player is not for you. The player is unable to handle VBR (variable bit rate) files encoded higher than 192 kbps. The music sounds good at first, but while the player spins up the disc to load up the music buffer, the music being played will corrupt with lots of "blips" and other digital hash noises. Any music that happens to be encoded on the outer tracks will be unplayable since the disc will be spinning faster than this thing can process the data. Very annoying.I'm not able to find any MP3 CD player or review of a player that says the player can handle high-bitrate MP3's. I guess everyone is playing 192- and 128 kbps MP3s so they don't notice.Time to find a transcoder to convert all my 320 kbps VBR MP3s to 128 kbps CBR.And don't forget to bring a flashlight. The display is impossible to read under ambient lighting and must be held at an angle. My Minidisc players have neat reflective LCD displays--I'm puzzled as to why this product doesn't.
I couldn't be more disappointed with this product. The software requires about 10 applications which all seem to start when the computer starts up. They run in the background and make the computer run horribly slow.The applications crash or hang when you try to shut down the computer.The printer can't even print an envelope. They all come out crooked.
The hardware is good, the software is very very bad. Even with tech support it still crashes half the time it prepares to burn a dvd (but only after it's spent a lot of time preparing the image). I'm returning it tonight.
Just like many of the other reviews it is NOT 8 gauge wire. Go with a better kit to avoid problems.
I bought this device to share a printer between my two PC's. One runs Windows XP and the other Vista Home Premium. Setup was a breeze and the printer works perfectly. Switching is automatic so I can even "hide" the switch.So why am I only giving this device one star? Simple. After spending over two weeks trying to figure out why my XP machine no longer recognizes any of my digital cameras or thumb drives, I traced the problem back to this switch.Removing this switch from my system resulted in everything going back to normal.Yes, it does allow a USB device to be shared by two PC's. However, whatever is going on inside this thing is causing hardware conflicts. Needless to say, I am looking for another brand of switch and relegating this thing to the trash can.Proceed with caution as this switch may cause more problems than it solves.I see that J. Mantz also reviewed this product and appears to have had the same problem. This may not be a universal issue, but I am obviously not alone in running into the problem.
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
Normally I wouldnt write a review, but I have had numerous experiences with this camera that I thought I would share.My sister first bought the camera, and I was amazed with how user friendly it was and I thought the pictures turned out pretty well. Shortly afterward, her screen blacked out, without any great impact or weather damage.Naturally, I assumed it mustve gotten bumped in the wrong way, tough luck. I then proceeded to buy one for myself, and a couple of months after I had it, my screen also inexplicably failed to work.And then for Christmas, my sister received a replacement camera for her broken one, and yet again, shortly after purchase, the screen was broken.I do accept some responsibility for the damage, I imagine that if it was in a purse in a bookbag, perhaps it got rattled around a bit. But three times? I dont find this to be a coincidence, and I do not reccomend that you risk your money, because you too may have to replace it after 3 months.
Worked for about two weeks. Got a message saying "No maps found, can not work without them." That's it. I have been trying to solve this problem for a few hours now, and this seems to be a fairly common problem, with no solutions so far. You would be a fool to buy this, or any other Garmin product.
I bought these headphones to replace my old Sony headphones. The sound quality is quite good and I trust Sony brand. My main problem is that the headphone cord is too short to put your iPod in your pocket without it pulling your headphones out. I'm a fairly short person, so what the heck? They also come with a headphone extender, but it doesn't work very well. I have to fiddle with the headphone jack on the extender to make both headphones work at the same time (and generally when I put it in my pocket, one of the headphones stops working because the extender is so touchy). I will probably purchase a new pair of headphones.
Have a Dell XPS450T with Windows98SE. Spent hours of messing around with this thing. Checked for updated BIOS, downloaded and installed latest drivers, tried different PCI ports, contacted TechSupport (polite but no help). Would detect something had been connected and then inform you that "Player not connected" or "Camera not connected" Avoid this!
it didnt make a difference at all in my laptop. my laptop is still just as slow !!! but i still love your company !!!
Don't let the cheap price mislead you! I've ordered this cable the other day and one of the cable's tip came broken! Believe me, you're better off with a name brand cable that goes with whatever system you're buying it for!
Tried to burn movies on 5 of them, 3 failed in error and the 2 that copied successfully locked up while trying to watch.
This is installed in a 2003 VW Jetta. It is slow to acknowledge the iPhone when plugged in, and the different modes to allow control from the iPhone once plugged in are buggy. Lots of button pushing required both on the OEM radio and on the iPhone each time you plug it in. Definitely not as transparent as the VW provided aftermarket solution that I had in another MKIV vehicle.
I've used this camera no more than 3 times and it has always been kept in the box that it came in. The last time I tried to use it, however, I received the infamous "zoom error" and the camera is inoperable. The camera has been kept away from moisture, heat, and pretty much everything else that could harm it; I handled it carefully. I'm very angry with Fujifilm for doing nothing to fix this problem, despite the fact that so many older models had the same, commonplace error. It's going to cost far more than the camera is worth to have it fixed: I honestly think I'll throw it in the trash and buy a different camera (one that IS NOT a Fujifilm). Also, the support staff are incredibly unknowledgable and, ironically, unsupportive.
the case is poor,,,it does not actually protects your HD 90%and the price is not worth for this productthanks
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.
WTF WHO CARES ABOUT HEADPHONE MANAGEMENT! WHENEVER I PUT THIS CASE IN MY POCKET IT PICKED UP ALL OF THE FIBERS INSIDE!!! WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!
Discovered that this cable was probably not designed for use with higher end setups. The TV and Blu-ray player I bought should be paired with a higher (and yes considerably more expensive) cable. Sports and action flicks need a faster speed cable.
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 read the reviews and was impressed with Vista compatibility. I used it to connect to a Bluetooth headset for use with Skype. Install disk is useless, downloaded driver/software as recommended by others. Once working, the range was minimal, much static beyond 10 feet, so ok if sitting near desk. Biggest problem was the fact it crashed my laptop 3 times...I'm returning it.
Had my VSX-29TX for 4 years now. WARNING- Needs annual repair! Excellent receiver when it works. Pioneer messed up royally on the DSP circuitry design. Needed to have it repaired at least once a year. Pioneer has not recalled or accepted responsibility for the poor design. I had the unit fixed 3 times for the same exact problem done under warranty, then they refused to fix even though it was still under warranty!! So big bucks and it died again! Everything works, but no sound. All the signal goes through one control chip that has issues and is not mounted to the board properly and that causes all sorts of problems. Very common problem, and there are pages and pages of descriptions and complaints all over the net for a series of these receivers from Pioneer that use the same DSP setup. Even the replacement boards develop the same issues within a year or two. I know of 5 of these receivers and every single one has had the same problem numerous times. But when it works, NICE! Can't recommend it due to the extremely poor reliabilty factor. Only guaranty is that it will fail!!
Ive had this radio about a year and haven't used it much in that time period. I turned it on this week and the radio is dead. My next weather radio will be another brand.
I'm very disapointment about this product, I think it look so ugly in my car and doesn't have good sound.Realmente luce muy feo en mi carro, me parece un aparato sin ergonomia y muy mal dise&ntilde;ado, ademas no suena tan bien, se escucha cierta interferencia cuando se le sube el volumenNo lo recomiendo, estoy decepcionado
not useful. find another product to use for any radiation detection. might work for some household products. not very happy
I received model MC2-GV as a gift. It broke after one roll of film. Company will not honor warranty because it was a gift and I have no receipt. Stay away.
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 Brother MFC 4800 Multifunction Printer, Scanner, Copier & Fax is the worst in the industry. I've gone through two in 18 months. I will never a buy Brother product again. Don't be fooled by the low prices, there is a reason for that.
Worked great for the first six months. Now the battery will no longer hold a charge. I would not recommend this item.
After researching wireless FM transmitters to use with the Zune in my car, I had serious doubts about all the negative feedback that these Monster units received. So I bought this unit from Amazon to try it out for myself.The negative reviews are true-- static interference even on the clearest channels. The sound quality is awful given what this thing costs. The product feels and looks cheap as well. Not to mention, the clearest channel I could find for the use of this product was 87.9 MHz, but the channel memory on this unit doesn't go any lower than 88.1 MHz! Ridiculous.Believe the reviews. Don't waste your time or your money on this unit. After testing it out for about an hour, I had mine packaged and ready to return to Amazon for a refund.(Brand new CD decks with front auxiliary input are available for as much as this unit. Might as well just upgrade your deck)
Other reviews here mention that v5 of this router is a bad buy, and I can certainly confirm that that is the case. Since I wasn't planning on using any third-party firmware, and wasn't planning to use the router for anything exotic, I thought the stock Linksys firmware would be adequate. It wasn't. The router crashed three times while I was clicking through the web admin tool, and (Linksys) firmware updates refused to work.I returned it for the WRT54GL model, and replaced that model's Linksys firmware with the third-party DD-WRT. Installation was painless, and the web admin tool is actually easier to use. I can't attest to the stability of the stock firmware on the L model, because I didn't keep it around long, but supposedly it's better than the firmware on the v5. If you're not looking to replace it with something from a third party, though, it might not be worth the trouble.
I've been a user of Zire 21 for a year and quite&#60;br /&#62;satisfied with it (for a less than $100 PDA!)&#60;br /&#62;until I encountered same thing other users &#60;br /&#62;had encountered: It resets!&#60;br /&#62;Good thing I made sure I do Hot Sync&#60;br /&#62;every other week but still it's kind of&#60;br /&#62;frustrating knowing some data will be lost.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;I noticed that at extreme temperature &#60;br /&#62;(Im barely above freezing point &#60;br /&#62;right now because im on a business trip in Japan),&#60;br /&#62;the Zire21 malfunctions and eventually&#60;br /&#62;caused the reset.&#60;br /&#62;There might be parts (reset IC or the&#60;br /&#62;power supply section) that are not rated&#60;br /&#62;to such extreme temperature.&#60;br /&#62;Other reviews say that reset is triggered&#60;br /&#62;when cellphone rings.&#60;br /&#62;RF (radio frequencies)signals emited by cell sites&#60;br /&#62;or base stations are of microwatt range and if accompanied&#60;br /&#62;by a poor choice of parts, malfunction will surely happen.&#60;br /&#62;I looked at the back of the Zire 21, and I see it was Made in China.&#60;br /&#62;No wonder. &#60;br /&#62;
This answering machine is junk. The sound quality is so poor I am embarrassed to use this machine. When an incoming call is received, my recorded greeting will not activate-the phone will ring several times but the greeting will not answer the call. Yes, I have checked the settings or functions on the machine. Moreover, I bought this machine on the Panasonic name alone. It was a mistake. Look elsewhere for an answering machine, my fellow buyers.
For simpicity reasons let me paste here what I wrote to the seller:I am very sorry (for you but mostly for myself) for needing to return the headset.The microphone is unacceptable, I had to switch to my handset twice because the other party simply could not hear me. Tested it with my wife (I was listening on the other end) it is a thinner lower volume.One reviewer complained about tinny sound but I figured - since it was only one) - that it may have been a one time defect in the equipment or the user.By the way, the headband was designed for a square head, with a roundish head you look like an owl. This is a sub par construction. It is a disservice to the brand name.In addition I would add for this review:People were raving about comfort and in particularly that it does not fall off if you move. With due respect to those reviewers, what size hat do you wear? Since the whole band - such is the connect of a square to a round - only touches the head on the top and at the ears, it is absolutely prone to fall off if you bend over to pick something up, unless you position the top of the bend towards the rear of your head...The sound on the phone is deep biased, missing mid-range and highs, therefor bordering on muffled.Testing the noise canceling feature would be a humorous attempt because if the output volume is inadequate, then of course it cancels any other noise on its own without extra electrical fuss whatsoever...Back to the drawing board. (This review was based on tel use. (USed: Nortel 452, Plantronics S10 tel amp.)GeorgePS: Oh a funny thing: The inline volume and on-off control(???)... That is placed into the line so far away from the headset (32" to be exact) it would dangle to your thighs. So somebody rolled up the cord and secured it with a piece of wire to shorten it so you would find it where you would expect it. when you unpack it... Great comeback... Hehehehe...
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.
We purchased these really comfortable earbuds and were very satisfied on day 1. The problem is, in very very small print on the box Coby warns customers that handling the cord brings you in contact with Lead which can cause cancer. They warn you to wash your hands after use. This was a gift for someone who already suffers from this terrible disease, wouldn't it be nice if these were not allowed to be sold in this country? We returned them. Shame on Coby.Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones
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.
The picture on the TV is pretty decent for a unit of this price. The DVD player on mine stopped working after 6 months. After searching other reviews on the internet, this appears be a common problem. The warranty on these units is only 90 days. The cost to repair exceeds the cost of buying a basic DVD player, so I forwent having it done. Thankfully, the unit can also be used as PC monitor, so now I plug my laptop into it to watch movies.
We were watching TV tonight, and all off a sudden, my TV and box go on and off and on and off, while everything else stayed on my house. Next thing i know, the house smells like burnt electronics. This "quality" surge protector was sizzling. I'm surprised the circuit didn't break.I am now on amazon buying a new surge protector, but will not buy this.
This item stopped working - I get an error message whenever I plug it in. It worked for about a week.
I owned this item for about 6 months and threw it away, the mouse froze up continually, and the keyboard also, could not do a thing with it. I was really disappointed with this product.
I like this keyboad, but the lette "R" quit working unless I press another key with it (I usually use "E"). Banging sometimes works, but not always. Sometimes it errrepeats like it's physically stuck, even though its not. Veeerrry annoying. Sometimes it erregisters the "R" late, erversing the order of the letters. I googled the problem and found that many other folks have the same issue with this and otherr Micosoft keyboads. Taking it apat and cleaning it doesn't help--only causes otherr keys to go bad. This one is going in the tarsh soon after I submit this erview.BTW, the mouse woerrks fine.
My wife and I purchased this Safety 1st monitor with dual receivers today. Once home, we put in fresth 9volt batteries and also plug the monitors into the wall with the AC plug. All the lights light up and all we hear is static. Pure junk. I am taking it back to the store after dinner. Disgust!
I purchase this printer over a year a ago and I have had nothing but trouble with it. I use it once a week for business and I was having to turn it off and on to get rid of error lights. The most common error was Printer Head Incorrect. I called Canon and they sent me a new Printer Head to replace the old one. It worked for a few months and then it no longer worked again. I called Canon and it was past a year now, even though it was the same problem they would not help me. They want me to take it somewhere and pay to fix it again or pay them more money and upgrade to another Canon which I will not do.Also the amount of ink this printer takes is unbelievable, I spend way more than I ever have for any other printer.I am going back to HP.
Here's another example of a product that has features available only on the remote control. Once the remote quits, you are out of luck. The first remote worked for about 8 months. The replacement the company sent worked for two days. I'm awaiting the third replacement; it's been six weeks and I fully expect I won't ever receive one. So the unit works well and the sound is fine, but I I can't set the sleep, repeat, or shuffle funcitons. I won't ever buy another Philips product.
I bought this camera in January of this year and it has worked perfectly until about a week ago. I turned it on as usual took a few pictures and then it shut off with the screen reading "WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED". As usual I went and found 2 new AA batteries and replaced the old ones. However when I turned on the camera it immediately shut off again reading "WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED". No matter what I do the only way it will turn on is if the mode dial is set to "SET UP". After it's already on, if I try and change it to a picture shooting mode it dies.I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO EXPIRIENCE THIS PROBLEM.Again I remind you that I've only had this camera for 6 months. Think about this before buying, though similarily priced cameras I have heard have the same problem.Other than the fact that the camera is not currently working, it has been a wonderful camera.
I purchased a Vaio VGN-SZ a few months ago and strongly regret the decision. The hardware is well made and pretty slick, but the configuration is exceptionally frustrating. As the IT person for a small company, I buy a lot of computers. I have never seen a computer that was more bogged down with dozens and dozens of preloaded drivers. It should be a relatively fast laptop, but it comes so crapped up with Sony junk that it can barely run. They provide no support to determine which drivers are needed and which might be useful. Some of the applications are essential to make the PC operate, like the finger print reader. Some are exceptionally stupid, like the preloaded application that watches over your typing just in case you try to start typing in Japanese. If you do that, then a popup comes in to assist with writing in Japanese.The majority of the junk are applications that try to lead you to buying more Sony products, like Sony music downloads. If you try to get support on their web site, you are accosted with questions relating to demographics and product marketing related issues.Some novice users might not notice that most of the 2 GB of RAM is mostly gone even before they start any programs, nor would they notice that the laptop runs much slower than it should, given the hardware numbers. If you want a lot of hand holding, don't care about performance, and don't want to know what is going on in the PC while you continually watch a spinning hour glass wait icon, then it might not be a bad choice.Sony has a good reputation so I thought I'd give them a try. I regret the decision.
Description says the socket has 3 14ga wires and 2 18ga. All wires are 18ga or maybe even 20ga. The heavy insulation gives the illusion that the wiring is heavy duty. These are for light duty only. Just more cheap Chinese junk.
I bought this drive to transfer files from my home computer, laptop computer, school computer, & work computer. This drive has an annoying U3 program that starts everytime the drive is plugged in. This software is built into the drive and can not be removed. This software requires two free drive letters on your computer. Both drive letters have to be next to each other. Example: Drive D & Drive E, or Drive M & Drive N. If you do not have two free drive letters, one after the other, this drive does not work. Example: At my place of work we have mapped network drives. Drive D is free on my computer, drive E is not. Drive E is setup across the entire company. My PC runs programs off drive E that need drive E to be labled as such. When I plug my drive into my computer at work it creates a drive D but the U3 software freezes because drive E is already being used. This is a major inconvenance as I do not have proper privlages with some computers at work to be mapping and unmapping drives. I contacted SanDisk about this problem and they said that this problem has been identifed but not fixed. I wish I would have put my money somewhere else.
The question is not the product, but the integrity of the seller and Amazon as their representative.The camera was advertised as new in the box. Upon receipt of the product it turned out the product's shutter and telephoto systems did not work. Although the seller offered to buy the product back I choose to deal with Samsung with a under a warranty claim which was successful, although the product was not repairable Samsung replaced the product with a similiar product. Finally on 7/31/09 Ireceived the replacement product and it does work.I only get burned once. I will not purchase again through Amazon.
They state the price is 50% off list - that is a complete lie as the so-called list price is ridiculously high. Anyone who buys this cartridges at this price is being ripped off.
I purchased this product yesterday. Assembly was fairly simple, although I had some trouble trying to get the resurfacing wheel properly inserted into the unit - and stay there.The resurfacing wheel would bend in on itself at times while spinning against the CD due to flimsy design, but the main problem I had trying to use this disc repair system was that the CD wouldn't spin and make the revolution while you turn the wheel to rub against it like the instructions say. Therefore, I had to turn the CD around with one hand AS I turned the crank with the other. Talk about manual operation! &lt;=-OAll that time and effort didn't fix the scratches on my CD though. In fact, the CD itself looked worse when I was done, although it didn't seem to worsen the quality of the music when played.All in all I wasn't satisfied with this product. I gave this disc repair system two stars for relatively simple assembly. By the way, you'll need a standard "+"-style screwdriver to help you attach the crank handle. Now I'm going to have to deal with the hassle of trying to return this for a refund. Perhaps it's better to check out an automatic disc repair system instead of a manual one like this product?I hope my review was of some help to you. Thank you for your time.
I am returning this player 20 minutes after opening it. I agree with all reviews that this player is too noisy and slow. The &quot;fins&quot; click too much from simply moving from 1 disk to another. The depth of this thing makes it a monster. Remember that it's 19&quot; in depth. It overwhelmed my new cabinet which is large to begin with.
All I have ever gotten is a few great pics out of this. Initially it came with ink cartridge and 6 pics. Those were great. Then I had unresolvable feeder problems. I couldn't resolve it and I had to feed it each photo 1 at a time. The ink replacement costs as much as the printer and the yield is much lower then claimed. I will stay with Canon because I usually have more bad feed problems with HP. Also the photo comes out crisper/sharper. I will just get a larger less specialized unit.
I got the D-Link DP-301U Ethernet Print Server from Fry's about a month ago and was not able to get the supplied CD software to install. I was trying to use the software on a Lenovo X301 Laptop with Windows Vista Business 64 bit. As a result, I returned the item.The product packaging has written on the outside of the box "compatible with Vista", but does not specify which version of Vista. Using such imprecise verbiage, in the broader sense, suggest compatibility with the both the 32 and 64 bit versions of Vista as appose to one or the other. At the very least, it leaves open ambiguities.This sort of loosely worded product claim and packaging is either sloppy and or unscrupulous marketing.Minus 1.5 for Ambiguous Product Claim and MarketingMinus 1.5 for Not Compatible with Vista 64
These discs cannot be formatted by my 8x Dell (Sony) CD_RW drive. I bought thirty and had to return them all. The manufacturer claims &quot;backward compatibility&quot; but they misspeak.
I've used headphones for about 30 years (probably 20-30 different pair), and these have to be the most uncomfortable I've ever worn. I'm not a fan of ear buds, but these headphones made many ear buds I've tried seem very comfortable. I was intrigued by the iGrado behind the head design, but after wearing them for 25-30 minutes my ears hurt, and a day later they still hurt. Im a scientist, and in my work I've taken various measurements of a number of skulls so when I say that my own head is on the slightly small side of average I feel my statement is accurate. However, even on my head, the headphones clamp so tightly that they press part of the ear hard against a portion of the temporal bone. No amount of wiggling them around relieved the discomfort.The audio quality of the headphones was on par with headphones that I'd normally group in a price range of $25-$35 (Amazon or discounted price range, not MSRP). The iGrado headphones are on the high price side of cans that are entry-level headphones but with decent sound quality. I don't see how, though, anyone could wear them for any length of time without some to extreme discomfort.
Please, please, before puchasing a Zune think twice. Purchased Zune 4 months ago. Spent many hrs. downloading songs after figuring out confusing point system. 300.00 spent on music so far. Just days after purchasing docking station with speakers, found half of songs missing from player including many purchased within past week. Customer service is a joke. Little or no instruction given with purchased product. Out around 500 dollars. Buy an i-pod instead.
I couldn't install this router in spite of many attempts and a 1 1/2 hour tech support session with Linksy's. Their products are generally good, but this router just is not compatible with my computer, or perhaps with the VISTA system.
My mom purchased one of these systems a while back, and I must say the system sounds pretty good. But shortly after, it started to freeze up and not play cds. I could get it to play them after a while of fighting the thing to get it to do so. I would keep getting no disc or it would get stuck on read or it would try the wrong disc slot and not let me select the one I had the disc in. It would go to every single other one except for the one that had the cd in it. And then, we discovered the second problem; it would freeze up until you unplugged it and plugged it back in. Which tends to get frustrating. Not too long after, my aunt was selling hers and my grandma bought it off of her, and gave it to us. It had both of the same problems. And I started using one myself since we have two, since we could not afford to buy a different system. And to this day, it still freezes up and doesn't play cds too often and when it does it skips and stutters. But luckily I don't need a cd player since I have the audio auxiliary hook ups to play music off of my phone. And when it freezes, it will even freeze while playing and you can't turn it off, turn the volume down or up, or anything. I don't even use mine anymore, too much of a hassle. What a piece of junk, good job RCA...NOT!!!
I connected all the cables as instructed, but it doesn't work, the light is not on.So I return it to Amazon.
I am on my 2nd set in 5 months. The first set's fan assembly went out, and the parts were back-ordered for 2 months. My 2nd set has lasted about 4 weeks before it started having intermittent problems with a loud buzzing and a random shutting off of the TV set. Still jumping through hoops with Toshiba to get this sucker fixed or replaced....Having said all of that, the picture of this set is fantastic. So, if you're feeling lucky, go for it. Just make sure you buy an extended warranty, and have another TV set available for those long weeks when this puppy is in the repair shop.Needless to say, I will never buy Toshiba again...
I was very disappointed with this product:1) Did not work with one of my discs despite following the instructions2) Had issues with the authorization password (which is "password") while attempting to delete a disc drive that I managed to set up, tried resetting the device with no avail, finally found there is a utility included called "ut", this worked using the defualt password.3) When it is working it is slow, and periodically falls over with an IO error4) When I finally gave up with the thing the software did not even uninstall smoothly.I think the product is a great idea - just needs to work.
This product was defective, missing the battery, and the replacement that I received was also missing a battery. The response I got from Amazon'sCustomer Service Department was pretty much "Tough". I returned both itemsat my own expense after being told I would be reimbursed for the UPS charge.Not only was I not reimbursed I did not even get a full refund on defective products. From where I stand if a product advertises a "battery included"and then when it is received it does not have a battery included it is defective and the fault of Amazon. Selling defective products is the fault of the seller as far as I am concerned and does nothing to encourage repeatbusiness. I know that as a first time customer my experience was a nightmareand I will not ever use your company again. I will also be sure as encourage anyone who wants to use Amazon to think long and hard about thepossible consequences. Also if I had know I would not be getting a fullrefund I would at least have kept one of the kits then I would have at least had a case for my daughter's camera.
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 want to buy it.but i don't know whether it is compatible with ibm thinkpad X24.please answer me.thanks.
I was looking for some inexpensive headphones to have at work and around the house when I'm on my laptop so after looking around I saw the Coby CVE92 with great reviews so I thought I would give them a try. I bought 2 and after a week both headphones' right side started to give me a little static, a couple of weeks in and now it got so bad that all I got from the right side is static noise and is not possible to have it in your ear. I'm outside amazon's return time frame (by about 2 weeks) so I called Coby support and the only thing they can do for me is to replace them but I have to pay them $6 for shipping for each. That's more than what I paid for each headphone so is not worth it. I would expect a company to own up to its product specially when you buy 2 of them at the same time and they both break after less than a month.Well that was my little rant, but I thought I would warn others. You get what you paid for, spend a little extra and get something that actually works. I would give it 0 starts if I could but I don't think that factors into the score.
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!
Because that's exactly what it is... And not just in the inexpensive sense. I bought this piece of junk months ago and it simply has so many annoying quirks and glitches. The customer support sucks and they won't do anything for you. Buy a Zen, iPod, or Archos instead, just ANYTHING but this.
Like some others my first 2700s held the charge forever and lasted years in my Canon S3. Those I purchased in 2011 are junk. The pack of 4 appears made of two pairs. One pair acts like quality Sanyo the other pair acts like junk. I have switched to PowerEx brand with success.
When I first reviewed these about 6months ago, I thought they were an amazing little set of speakers. They had decent sound, were compact, and under 30bucks..but I was lucky enough to the Logitech S220's which go for 22bucks. The Logitech's blow the Cyber's away in both power and Sound quality. The Cybers distort at full volume, even with my EQ settings adjusted and the gain and bass turned down. The Cybers have a high Shrill on some kinds of music (mostly metal) that is almost impossible to get rid of, even when EQ is played adjusted. LOOK, point blank, dont buy these. They are half the power of the Logitech's and 9bucks more expensive. It makes no sense..if they were 15bucks, I give them 3.5 to 4 Stars for sound at a great value, but considering these dont hold up to the Logitech's, it makes no sense to purchase them. They are decent speakers, but have to many setbacks that would make me tell you to spend more, when you could spend less and get something that it better in sound. NOW, please dont think the Logitechs are going to sound like a 300 set of high end monitor or Bose speakers, but I would say they edge out these by at least a star and a half.
This product was supposed to make it very easy to transfer files to a new Vista computer from one running XP. It failed totally--it started gathering information and then froze. Several attempts with the same result. Resorted to a FLASH drive and moved on. Total waste of money.
I liked the layout of this remote, and with the learning capabilities, I figured that this would be ideal. However, I couldn't get it to &quot;learn&quot; a single command. It kept showing the ERROR sign. When I programmed my CD player with the only code that would work, only one function of that worked...and that was the wrong key! Needless to say, it got returned.
The transfer speed and card pluggability are nice when it works, but it:(1) sporadically goes through phases where Windows complains that it can't recognize the device(2) consistently fails to read common SD cards (e.g., two different SanDisk Ultra II cards) that consistently work in several other SD devices and readers
I've had experience with Coolmax over the years. I build computers for a living and as a hobby. These power supplies are sub-standard and generally last until the warranty runs out. The efficiency ratio is poor.The last PS I had from Coolmax not only failed 2 weeks after the warranty had expired but it also fried my motherboard and all the memory. Fortunately, AMD CPUs seem impervious to power spikes and my Opteron 185 sailed though. I wound up getting a Corsair PSU - which I highly recommend.
This modem failed, twice, and the Cox rep. refused to service. No support offered. Do NOT purchase this modem. Failure at 1.5 megabits or greater on wireless. Returned to Fry's San Diego, twice!
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.
The title is a joke, but not far from the truth. I have had multiple problems with the unit:operations:1) ink evaporates quickly, even though I never print anything2) sheet feeder for scanning does not feed smoothly, lots of paper jams3) the brother scanning software (on mac os x) doesn't work when multitasking, and requires a reinstall (this happens a lot)design:4) scanning function doesn't work if there is an 'out of ink' error5) usb and network connections don't work simultaneouslysupport:6) brother tech support has not been very knowledgeable nor helpfulI've ended up buying cheap ink cartridges ($3/ea) and never using it as a printer...but only until I get a better all-in-one.
I don't normally review products, but I have had these headphones for less than 6 months. They're truly amazing headphones. I love them to death. However, they randomly stopped working in one ear for no apparent reason. I'm pretty disappointed. I've had other Skullcandy headphones that have lasted years. I'm not sure if I'll chalk it up to a fluke and get another pair or not.
The product arrived defective: the camera's battery would not charge. Even if the battery would have charge, the charging process was bad. That is because the camera's design required the camera to be placed in a two-piece plastic cradel in order to charge. Total impratical for travel.On contacting HP about this--which was not stated in the specification--the response was you are correct,"traveling with the two picies of plastic is not pratical." We can solve that problem if you spend another $70 to get a small charger, camera bag and battery. The charger was not sold without the other items. At that point, I just returned the product.However, the good point was the service from Beach Camera. After returning the camera, Beach promptly refunded the price of the camera and the shipping charges. I will do business with Beach again.
Three times I have contacted the supplier and I never have receive a response. The camera received was broken and I demand a reimbursement or a new product.
I have had this player for only a week and already it has died out on me. For those who are wondering, rio fixed he static problem and my sony headphones work just fine. At first it was great. A few navigation gripes here and there but other than that it was perfect. Then I get a black screen and irresponsive buttons 3 days later. I reset the carbon. It works for 4 more days then it dies. Perhaps a change in the manufacturing might help fix this. As for me, I'm returning it for an ipod mini. From what I've heard it's MUCH more reliable.
I have a 15inch hp laptop and it takes me at least 5 minutes to zip this up. The case would be great if it was about 1 inch bigger all the way around. There is no way I can get papers or anything else in the case.
I have tried this on two laptops. Tried with two different WIFI routers of diffent brands with same results. The wireless G speed works pretty well. Wireless N starts out at 270 Mb (dual frequency) but drops to 1 Mb within 10 to 15 minutes. I am returning and purchasing a different brand.
The HP 5610 is a more than capable multifunction machine that performs everything with ease. Printing, even color pictures on good paper, faxing and copying all work just fine.My issue is with the shortsighted and one could criminal decision by HP to force consumers to purchase the smaller #22 color cartridge rather than the larger (in terms of amount of ink) #57 cartridge. Your costs for printing in color will be much larger than you expect. Avoid this product until HP treats customers with some respect.
I'm not really an audiophile, but I do enjoy great sound fidelity.This player offers many great features and the user interface is decent (not as intuitive as the other better players out on the market). I can't really complain about those two things. It's got so many features that I thought $180 for the player was a steal.My only complaint (and a big one at that) is the sound quality this player transmits. I use Shure E4C earphones, and they definitely expose a bad source. The sound on this player compared to the iAudio X5L that I sold doesn't even compare (i've tried the iriver clix too, and that thing also sounds way better). The sound is very flat and muffled to my ears, it lacks any aggressiveness or warmth that i've been accustomed to. Bass response is also very muffled.
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!!!!!
Before purchasing this product perform a google search with the following words 'Panasonic DVD H02' H02 is the error message you get then the word stop. The DVD is in need of repair and the Panasonic customer service center will do nothing except point you to an authorized service center. I got 5 weeks, watched 3 movies. Read other reviews stating they did good and only got this error after 8 months when 4 is typical. I wish I would have done a little more research before purchasing. The Panasonic Customer Service Center is the absolute worst !!! I will avoid Panasonic based on my experience.
I have been through 3 of these for my Nikon 5700 and what a disappointment and waste of time and money! First off, I'm not a heavy user, but after very little use the 1st unit "developed" a bad internal wire right at the battery pack. It was still under warranty so I shipped ($$) it back and they replaced it with one that had a non-usa charger (but came w/adapter). OK. While I was waiting for it to arrive, I made the mistake of purchasing another one from an ebay seller (NEW in the original factory package)...unknown to me - this one came with the wrong charger even though it has all the correct markings. Instead of putting out 7.5 volts, as marked, it puts out 12 volts! By the time I find this out it had ruined BOTH battery packs and they are both out of warranty!(How many people normally check the ACTUAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE on a factory charger before using it?)MY ADVICE: You can now purchase a 1500mAh Li-Ion rechargable battery that FITS INTO THE NIKON 5700 which is almost half the power you're supposed to get with this unit at a fraction of the price... So avoid the WIRE TANGLES, the FAILURES, the HEADACHES and save money at the same time. Look for the Digital Concepts BP-880CL. It currently sells for $9.50 online.
The quality of construction is excellent, it's just that the straps are unbelievably short. I've had Jansports before, and never once have I seen this. At full length, the backpack was quite tight around my shoulders. The straps on my other Jansport (Samba Trans) are about TWICE as long! How and why Jansport could do this is beyond me - 8 more inches of strap and I'd love this bag - too bad they don't post strap length specs on their site eh? If you a small man, a kid, or a girl, you may still be interested, so let me give you a breakdown that you probably won't find anywhere else:The "shockshield" laptop sleeve: so called advanced laptop protection, the shockshield amounts to a hard shock absorber thing in the bottom of the laptop sleeve. So make sure if you ever drop your bag w/ lappie, make sure you drop it straight down so it lands right side up - otherwise the shock shield won't help you much. The padding on the front of the sleeve is maybe 3/16 inch - quite thin. The padding on the back of the bag, which is the back of the sleeve as well, is thicker and more adequate. My 15.4" Dell Studio stuck out about 3 inches at the top of the sleeve, thus leaving the entire edge with no padding at all. The strap on the sleeve is good - you can tighten it up all you want. I think it would provide adequate protection, but I wouldn't go so far as to say 'advanced'.
Think product is of poor quality,appears cheap made. Operation is erratic at best. No FM radio connectors for outdoor antenna, a must for rural areas. Turn table won't hold steady speed while playing LPs'
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 ...
Worked great as long as it was in a certain spot. Product was as described and shipping was very fast. However when I plugged it in, it would only work if the plug was in a certain a position. Therefore I had to return it. No issues getting a refund.
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.
The product works well once it is calibrated with the camera. But it is difficult to remember how to calibrate it. Due to that, I find myself using the camera's timer more than I use this remote.If you decide to buy, It is best to use the two second delay feature with this remote. That means the shutter will release two seconds after you press the button. That will prevent you from taking photos of yourself pressing the remote.
I ordered this item a few weeks ago. It finally arrived today. Open the box and the parabolic dish was broken. So no opportunity to test this device. I wanted another one from Amazon. However,the only option was to refund my money. I may order another one and give it one more try.
This CF drive has miserable write performance issues. I have the lastest Canon 20D 2.0.3 firmware installed. Apparently someone here posted that the card works great with firmware ver. 2.0.2. I am not interested in moving backwards to accomodate the card. I do not reccommend this product.
This game pad was not a good purchase for me as it did not meet my expectations in terms of quality or function. It doesn't have a solid feel and in my opinion the product is cheaply made, but its durability is yet to be determined. The butterfly keys are good for movement but they tend to stick at times and all the keys seem to require significant pressure to activate and can be unresponsive as a result. In my experience the keys are poorly placed ergonomically, with the result that either the incorrect key is struck or two keys are stuck simultaneously leading to no response for that key strike. If you have large hands you may hate this product! Reprogramming does not work with all games so it just leads to frustration and continually having to look at the key pad. Other reviewers have addressed the programming issues so be sure to read those reviews. If you are buying this to use with EEC you may be disappointed. Overall rating - Not Recommended.A note on shipping. If your mailing address is outside the U.S. it may cost you more to receive this device (and its associated frustrations) than the product costs. Don't be fooled by the shipping and handling costs cited at the time of your purchase, you may receive a similar bill from the shipper who 'advances' the product in your home country. Also don't be fooled by the notice about Customs, Duties and Taxes. My tax was insignificant, four dollars and change, but Fed-Ex charged an additional delivery fee which I thought was covered by the hefty S&H; fee I paid at the time of purchase on the Amazon site. VirtualSim, the company from which the product came, and Amazon Marketplace were not sympathetic, so caveat emptor.Update: Upon speaking with Fed-Ex about the issue they promptly adjusted the invoice to remove the 'advancement fee'...Cheers for Fed-Ex... Jeers for VirtualSim and Amazon.
I bought these for gym use with my MP3 player, but I really didn't like them and have returned them. Bass was strong, almost overpowering. Midrange seemed quiet by comparison. Upper ranges were kind of tinny sounding to my (non-audiophile) ear.They were comfortable to wear sitting still, but the weight of the plug, combined with workout sweat, made the left phone keep losing its seal. The cord was strongly microphonic - I couldn't stand using it on the eliptical trainer without weaving the cord down my back under my shirt to keep it from bouncing around.I know these are inexpensive phones, but their quality pales in comparison to my over-the-ear open Sennheiser PX-100s, which cost just a bit more.
I bought this printer a couple years ago with an iMac. It initially worked fine, and I was quite happy with it. I guess for the time period when I bought it, that it was a high quality printer. But as the months wore on, it started being finicky with printing, sometimes not following commands. When I turned it on, it took about 5 minutes of deafening screeching sounds to prepare for printing, then printed very slowly. Black text was okay, but color was very bad. The only way to get a halfway decent print out of it was to put it on the highest quality mode of printing, which ATE ink. Furthermore, the color printouts were very grainy, and fuzzy at times.When I upgraded to a Gateway PC with Windows ME, I hooked up the printer to it, and it worked fine. Once. Then it just stopped printing! I reinstalled all the drives, got new ones from the epson website, emailed tech support, and nothing worked. Eventually I brought it, along with the computer, to the Gateway store to have them fix it. It came back and printed only one time. Afterward, it died again. It has been sitting dormant still hooked up to my computer, and once in awhile, just for the heck of it, I'll try to print something. It will make all the normal printing sounds, but still produce only a blank sheet of paper.Ink cartridges were very expensive..., so now I won't even consider getting a printer with the ink tanks in one cartridge. I've just ordered a Canon S520, with the individual ink tank system, and I suspect I'll be very pleased with it.Overall, this printer's life span is an embarrassment, and when it works, it's a waste of your money. Spend your money on something else, just not this printer.
Pros: this drive comes with a dual USB/IEEE 1394 interface... in fact, it's compatible with USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394. Both USB and IEEE 1394 cables are included, as are a (cheapo) case and an AC adapter.Cons: I tested this drive on a Windows 2000 system with a USB 2.0 add-on card and it did not install correctly on first try. After uninstalling the driver, restarting the PC, and re-installing the driver, it was recognized, but the speed was disappointing. A few hours later, it caused Win2k to go BSOD (blue screen of death). On restart, Win2k couldn't recognize the drive again. Anyway, to make a long story short, this drive (or its associated USB 2.0 driver) is not stable.In comparison, my trusty Iomega HDD 20GB portable drive works every time flawlessly on said PC (as well as every other desktop and laptop I use it on). So the problem I experienced definitely lies with the driver, assuming it's not a drive interface issue.The IEEE 1394 trial fared better on a separate Win2k system. No crashes, but it seemed slow for IEEE 1394.In short, I don't like this drive. Its build also feels rather cheap and flimsy. I recommend Iomega portable drives, for their high quality and software drivers that actually work!
This is a wonderful item IF or WHEN it works. It prints the pictures beautifully IF it works. The trouble is that after using it for a little while (and I mean a little while) It will quit feeding the paper in and the lights start blinking saying that you are out of paper and that you are out of ink. I have messed with it and messed with it, for some of you who have the same problems sometimes cleaning the feeder roller with rubbing alcohol will get it to work but this doesn't work all the time. Right now my printer won't work and I cleaned the roller and it is very aggravating as the paper and ink aren't cheap. I think it is cheaper going down to WalMart and using their instant photo machine. This is not worth the money or the aggravation!!!!!
Perhaps the battery I received is just oddly sized, but it actually doesn't want to come out once the battery is in place. I've had to use pliers to remove the thing. With the exception of now needing to add a set of pliers to my camera bag (doesn't seem to have done any damage but still concerns me that I have to do this) the battery life is good and the price is excellent for anyone on a strict budget. Knowing about the size issue though I intend to not purchase this product again.
I don't have a tape player in my car so I bought the IROCK so that I could listen to my MP3 player. This is an absolutely horrible product and I can't stress how worthless this was for me. At first I put the blame on the fact that the only frequency settings you can use on the device were too close to stations in my city. OK, I can't use it in the city but I usually only want to use the MP3 player when I go on hiking trips or longer drives outside of the city anyway. It didn't matter. Even when I was unable to get any FM stations on my radio, the IROCK still fluctuated between sounding OK to having a lot of static over my music. Most of the time it was static. I wish I could recommend another product but I haven't tried another adapter yet. What I can tell you is to avoid this product unless you want to throw your money away on something that doesn't even work.
Hi,Today is march 28 2002, at this moment i have not recieve the shipment. I call the Local Us Postal service and they cant tell me nothing about my package. Please help me with this matter.Thank You.
Finally got to hook it up and it dosen't work. I already have the same one that I bought at Walmart years ago and it is still doing fine. Bought this one for my husband to use when he is at the apartment because his went out and this one dosen't work.
I have a similar Toshiba 47LZ196 that I paid $3499.99 for in Dec. 2006 that is just under 1 year and 2.5 months old and the panel ($3400.00) crapped out on me. After being informed by multiple Toshiba reps that I was in the window to receive assistance I was informed NOTHING would be covered and I was responsible for the cost of the part and repairs. What a joke for a higher end flat panel. One year and almost $4000.00 down the old crapper. Such a shame since I really liked that tv.
I had my Edge 305 for less than a year before it started having problems. The unit just simply powers itself off during high speed descents and rough road patches. I thought this might be due to excessive vibration...so I tried to come up with some different mounts to remedy the problem. The next spring the power issue became overwhelming and I contacted service for repair. To their credit, even though I was about 3 months past warranty, they agreed to cover the repair. I FedEx'd my unit and was told there would be a 10-day turnaround. After 3 weeks I called to find out the status of my RMA...at which point I found out Garmin had LOST my unit. They sent me a refurbished unit. The refurbished unit arrived on a monday. It worked that first day. On Tuesday, the GPS would not acquire any satellites and was worthless. I called Garmin the very next morning and they have agreed to send me a new "in the box" unit. However there will be another 10 day lead time.
This product did not work for me in the way I expected from the online info available.Even when the C. Ctrane FMT Digital transmitter was next to my Yamaha stereo tuner and though I tried many broadcast frequencies from the bottom to the top of the FM range, only a crackling signal came through.And I did try moving the Crane unit around and adjusting the angle of the antenna. A high quality JVC micro system, 24 feet away through an open door picked up nothing. Ditto for a new, very sensitive, Yamaha stereo receiver located 12-15 feet away through a wall.
This camera is junk. The LCD screen cracked within days under normal use. No abusive use, no drops, screen is just too flimsy. What's the point of having a small camera if you have to carry it around in a vault to keep it from breaking? I can not recommend this camera.
the image quality is GREAT,but the autofocus is so bad,,if you move just a little the autofocus try to work and the images always is out of focus because of this feature,,the idea is good but the results are bad
The display is so incredibly bright, even on "dim", that it lights up the bedroom like a spotlight! I put a folded piece of paper over the clock the first night to tone down the light. There was no second night; I took it back to Best Buy and got a refund. Don't they test these things before sending them to market? Incredible.
I am returning this product because it is totally unsatisfactory. There is a great deal of static and the range is extremely short. Volume begins to fade at about 10' and is greatly diminished and garbled at about 20' even though the description states that you can listen to an audio device located in a different room. The instructions state that it will operate at 30' to 75' which is totally false. I tried positioning the unit differently, extending the antenna and different frequencies and nothing worked. At any distance regardless how short the static makes the listening experience unacceptable.
I purchased the Rio Carbon back in January,2005. Not wanting to be locked in to Itunes, I felt the Rio interface with my computer, and easy transfer of my wav. files on my hard drive to the Rio Carbon would be no problemo. Was I ever wrong!...here's the scenario: I am now on my fourth player. Problems from buggy software,firmware,broken scroll wheel (twice)non-functioning menus, etc., hours spent with their tech people.....a friggin' nightmare.Don't buy this piece of junk and save yourself much grief.
I hooked up the digital optical to digital coaxial converter and went to try it and it didn't work. I tested it from differnt sources with differnt optical cables so I know its not on my end. Are these products tested? I was so disappointed. I call up amazon and complained about the product.They are shipping me another one.One good thing was that the shipping was quick. However, what good is quick shipping if a product doesn't work?Update: I received a new converter and again it did not work. No instructions, no customer service number to call. I was trying to go from ps3 optical out to converter to coaxial digital in on receiver. No red or green led light to indicate that the converter is actually on. What kind of product is this? Thank god for the friendly assistance from the amazon reps. They refunded my money.As for the product , don't buy it!
We have an H340 that is 3 months out of warranty. When its internal battery stopped holding a charge we were told that we now had a "paperweight." Don't trust this brand.
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.
If you know whats good for you, do not buy this camera. When taking indoor pictures, the LCD is so dark that you can't even tell what your pointing the camera at. The pictures turn out exactly what you see on the LCD. Indoor pictures with flash on are so bright, you can barely make out the picture past all the white. An indoor picture without the flash turns out completely black. This camera is useless. I have a camera that is over 6 years old, and it is 10x better and easier to use. I wouldn't recommend this camera to my worst enemy. I'm just glad I only paid $30 for it. Although, its not even worth that much. I only managed to get a couple of not so great pics out of it, and now I'm ready to just toss it.
First of all, I'm a professional tech and I install routers all the time. I am not a newb at this. That said, what should have been a simple 15-minute install took almost FOUR HOURS. Do you have that kind of time? Right, so everytime I tried to input the correct settings, it just wouldn't take them. Or worse, it would *pretend* it did when it really didn't. After a while I thought maybe Firefox was causing the problem, but no, it did this in IE too. And the having to wait 30 seconds each and every time you changed something was lame. As soon as you hit "save" on a Linksys router it's done. Otherwise the router seemed fine, but without getting settings saved properly I couldn't trust it.I finally gave up and got a Linksys N router.
I decided to shell out for what I believed to be a 'quality' mouse after putting up with cheap mice for many years. My first IntelliMouse v3 lasted about 6 months until the mouse wheel started misbehaving. It would occasionally scroll down a single line when I wasn't touching it. It started soft but over a few weeks got much worse. I took it back and got another one. This too lasted about 6 months until the same problem started up. In addition the back button is exhibiting the 'double-click' problem (where it sometimes goes back two pages even though i only clicked it once). And of course now it's no longer under guarantee!If it wasn't so badly built this mouse would be excellent. It's very comfortable to use and I love the extra buttons. Unfortunately I really cannot recommend it as it is.
Remember that infamous scene from Office Space? The one where the printer errors out and displays "PC Load Letter?" Well, if you are looking to own a piece of movie memorabilia, buy this printer, as it causes the same, if not greater level of frustration.The printer promises to do 3 things; Print, Copy and Scan. The fine print must have had it's fingers crossed, as it does none of these things to the slightest degree of satisfaction.Avoid the headaches brought on by using these HP printers(we've tried the 1210 and another similar model), you're better off handwriting the information you need printed. Either that or buy another brand/model.
Ok, UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE, the following devices, refuse and WILL NOT connect to the WGT624 Wireless Router:>>XBOX360&lt;&lt; (with 360 Wireless Adapter - latest updates)>>PSP&lt;&lt; (with latest firmware)>>MACBOOK&lt;&lt; (which is based upon the widely used Atheros chipset, and this was tested in both OSX and Windows Vista - also latest updates all around)...A DELL AXIM and other Netgear wireless products will connect, so it's not entirely useless, but Good luck in getting it connected with your device...
When I got the Pretec Smart Media Compact Flash Card Adapter, I didn't realize how bulky it was. I put in my pocket pc and it stuck out about two inches. I tested it with the Sandisk 32mb Smart Media card and it worked fine. I also tested it with the Viking 64MB Smart Media card, but it wouldn't recognize the card. I decided it wasn't worth it, so I returned it.
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).
It's not the cheapest, but it's the cheapest good one. Unfortunately it shows as some of the components do not feel solid or feel a bit loose, even when tightened up. For the price I can't complain, this tripod has very smooth movement and is very stable. It's not super light but not difficult to lug around. The quick attachment for the camera is not always quick as it can be difficult to get it set in just right, but after a few uses it gets a bit easier. I'd definitely buy one of these again.update: Their is a plastic piece that holds the legs in and seems to be poorly built and breaks easily. Unfortunately I was directed to return to the maker, which is very difficult to get ahold of being in England. They want me to ship the entire unit there and wait for them to fix it, which hardly seems worth the cost and effort.
Not a good gps.I travel alot and end up loosing my gps once a year or so. Thus, I have to buy the entry level units. This is the 5th gps that I've owned.Likes:PriceVery thinDislikes:Can't find many streets in the search even though when you arrive it then know the street name. What's the point of a gps if it only can direct you to some roads.Takes me on random 4 turn detours, then when I look back, all I needed to do was continue going straight. Weird.They say "750k poi's) like it's something to brag about. It's actually the lowest number of poi that I've heard of for a gps.Battery is terrible. I have to bring the charger with me, even for a two-day business trip.Sorry Magellan, the nuvi 200 is a couple years older, but blows this out of the water. Just disappointed that I have to go return this thing now.
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.
This sync cord came in a kit with an SB-600 and Stroboframe bracket. It worked for about an hour, them the cord started to separate at the end where it was attached to the flash shoe and the function became erratic. Pay the extra $20 and get the Nikno SC-28 sync cord.
They are very cheap. Before i put them in my ears i thought to myself it was unlikely they could last 10 minutes before breaking. I was right, since it took about 5. At first i thought it was a problem with my audio, but it was the phones.They are equal to the earphones they give out on planes.
I'm a huge huge fan of the Rio product line. I owned 3 Rio 300's, 2 Rio 500's, and 2 Rio Volts - these are all wildly fantastic products! I also own a Rio ReplayTV system - another unbelievably great product. My wife bought me the Rio Riot for our anniversary from Amazon.com and it's the first Rio product that really isn't up to par. I'm already a big MP3 music fan, so I have both iTunes and RealJukebox installed. You CANNOT use the Rio Riot with an existing copy of RealJukebox. I verified this with Rio tech support. The Rio Riot simply did not show up under iTunes no matter how many times I installed and used different USB cables. This definitely won't be my last Rio product, but I'm no longer going to buy their products so confidently. If you are a realy MP3 fan, you can trust my advice to pass over this one.
we were able to get 5 cleanings and it should give 50 cleanings. I am going to return the tape and hope the other 2 tapes work well.
We purchased this unit new and six months later, the DVD Player simply stopped reading all disks. After contacting Magnavox, we were told that they would be happy to send us a used replacement unit for the &quot;discount&quot; price of $ 99 plus shipping.Magnavox does not stand behind their products and in fact try to further profit from defective products. This must be part of their business strategy to sell poorly made products and then sell them again under the guise of a &quot;discount&quot; warranty price.Companies should not be allowed to act this way and I would urge everyone to not buy products from Philips or Magnavox until they change this policy and stand behind their products.
I got one of these and it died within a few days. I contacted Nikon and never got a response.
when I received the curtis rt700 - 7" LCD TV, it appeared in new-like condition and worked as expected. However, after using it for several hours (as a monitor overnight), it emitted a burning rubber-like odor. It stopped working. I had to dispose of it. I was disappointed with the purchase. It was a refurbished product to begin with.
I bought a pair of these a couple of weeks back and I need to warn everyone thinking about purchasing them. The sound is really really bad. I have bought many different earbuds in the past, from Sony to Sennheiser including a couple of pair of old Philips versions. I saw these and liked the design. They were on sale for less than 30 bucks so I thought I'd give them a chance. They look cool, they come with a lot of neat accessories like 3 sizes of flanges to fit your ears and an asymmetric cable. The cable itself is short, but there is an included extender cord and a carry pouch. I was real excited until I listened to them. They sound really really bad. Like a pair of gimmies that come with a trade show FM radio. I was disappointed. I'll continue to use my Sennheiser mx 350's, they were cheap but sound much better.
I had this backpack and found that after a year of sporadic use the zippers were tearing from the main compartment and the liner on the inside was peeling off. If you are getting serious about photography this is a starter pack only.I recently replaced this with one from Thinktank that is 3x more expensive, but it quality that should last a lot longer than one year.You get what you pay for and this is the cheapest camera backpack out there.I do not recommend this unless you only have $50 to spend.
the f20 has very good image quality but a poor AF system. in Auto mode, the aperture and shutter seems to be selected at random. that's not good for low-light, which is what you buy this for. so you get ISO 2000 shots with a shutter speed under 1/10 of a second and like f 5, which is too slow. if you want to shoot in low light with no flash, you have to go into menu and select natural light mode.the low-light performance on this is great. its fairly compact, but the buttons, which seemed small at first, were easy and intuitive to operate after just a few hours of practice. the compact size does induce camera shake, however, which the picture stabilization function doesnt correct, since it's not optical stabilization but digital. i would strongly recommend getting a small tripod for night shots and long exposures.there are some limited manual controls here, but it's really a basic point and shooter with a good sensor chip and great low-light performance.i would have been happy with it, but my refurbished unit suffered from battery drain, which could be quite inconvenient, especially since the camera doesnt take AA's. i charged a battery for 12 hours -- 2 hours is what the manual says -- and the red charge light didnt go off like it was supposed to. the battery indicator read full, and the f20 appeared to work fine, but after a night of about 20-30 shots and a day of not using it, it wouldn't power up. this appears to be a camera problem, not a battery problem.this is unacceptable, something that should have been fixed before the camera was okayed for resale. also the internal motor sounds like its dying everytime it autofocuses or zooms. i have no idea if this is normal.really wanted to have this just for jacket pocket low-light stuff when the dslr is a bit much, but looks like i'll be sending it back.
I got this to make my old HP4+ work on a new computer that doesn't have a Parallel port.The main computer is a Win7/64 computer and after about 2 hours of messing around, I got it to install, but it doesn't print correctly. The second computer is a Win7/32 and I could never get it to install, the installation fails with a network error that M$ knowledgebase says is because the printer name is wrong. Well, I picked it from a list, it is not wrong. 3rd computer is an old XP machine, and it installed and worked without a hitch. All computers in our office are soon to be Win7 and that didn't really help.I Give Up, This is not a reliable product for me. I am sending it back.
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
Shipping and handling charges! They screw you on these. I bought a $17 dollar item, a usb network device, and they charged my $19.00 to ship it ground! Do NOT do business with them, they are crooks. Hope this helps somebody. Amazon should pull them immediately.
I used this in my Jeep Wrangler and the sound quality is very poor.Additionally, the iPhone 3G doesn't charge with it!
This is the perfect example of the kind of scope astronomers warn beginners against.The first red flag is the ridiculously high maximum magnification of over "700x." Do you know what you will see at 700x in this scope? Nothing but a dim blur. Note that the objective (main) lens is 60mm. All telescope optics have inherent limitations; maximum useful magnification per millimeter of aperture is about 2x. Therefore, with any attempt to use this scope at magnification of over 120-140x, increase in image size will be more than offset by breakdown, and that's even assuming the quality of the objective lens is any good.The finder is useless: a 6x30 is barely adequate, and this one does not even meet that standard. Using it for anything but the moon will be an exercise in frustration. The "H" on the low-power eyepiece indicates a Huygens eyepiece, a cheap and antiquated design with a field of view so narrow it is not unlike looking through a drinking straw. For not much more money the marketers could have chosen a better eyepiece with over twice the viewing area, but they were not trying to make an instrument that was usable, merely trying to make the price as attractive as possible.Buy this telescope, and I guarantee that as soon as the newness wears off it will be relegated to a forgotten corner of the attic.Using an astronomical telescope is not like playing an MP3 file and but rather like playing a guitar. It is a learned skill. And 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."
I'm still shopping for a similar-looking set, but one that terminates with a 2.5mm plug, compatible with cordless phones. When this unit, used, arrived it had a cord ending with the "quick-disconnect" line connector. Working with the seller, I acquired the other half of the cord. But It Terminated In a Square, Four-lead Connector, Probably Physically Compatible With Normal Household Phone Wall Jack!After some web digging at Plantronics>Encore>second page>fine print, I discovered that it requires one of their amps. More homework revealed dissatisfied reviews with their companion amp, priced from about $60 used to $200 new.Next logical step will be to work on returns procedure.
I've bought two of these for my Compaq Armada M700 one lasted a week before losing power rapidly, the other lasted a month. Now six months after purchase of the last one I'm down to a 30% charge and that's all. Next time I think I'll just go for the original Compaq battery.
I would not suggest ANYONE buy this wiring kit. The wires I got with my kit were very cheap and of poor quality. Without any effort I accidently broke the power lead to my radio by simply pulling on the wire a little bit. This wiring kit caused numerous problems for me because wires kept failing. Everytime I would try to splice a wire about half of what I spliced would just break off from being twisted.(it was THAT brittle). I think just about any other kit on the market would be better than this one. I almost never review products, but this one is so bad I felt that I needed to.
I had this printer for a month. All the functions except scanning worked fine. Software easy to install. All functions worked either networked or over USB.Unfortunately, scanned pictures were covered with white spots. Looked like white dust spects. Copying the picture worked fine, no white spects. Spend 5 hours with HP support with no resolution. Ultimately, I returned the printer to the seller. Otherwise, I really like the printer and it's functionality.
According to the picture on the website and the description (Sold by John Scott Kim)there should be a brand new cartridge with new pakaging. But the packaging design was not the same as described and the box was already opened and damaged. This was a huge disappointment and I will never purchase anything from this provider again.
Tv was used very little, picture went black, some sound, but repairs were more than a new tv......would never buy again.
After I opened the cartridge, removed the protective tape and placed it into my printer, my printer put up an error message saying that I needed to remove and inspect the cartridge. It would not work in my hp officejet 4215 all in one, even though it looked like it should.
Belkin products are garbage. Hardy even worth the effort when you used to get them free after rebate at Circuit City. (Oh the good old days...) Also, they paid people to write fake good reviews, so you can only trust the bad reviews.[..]
This item was returned because it did not work at all. I followed the instructions completely for first time use but it still had no power. I purchased a grill cover which I really did not need only to get the free shipping. Since the battery did not work when it was returned I was charged the shipping charge.
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.
This product doesn't work. I plugged it into my car cigarette lighter and plunged in a USB device and the thing started smoking. I literally had to pull it out for fear that it was going to catch fire to my car. My car is a Toyota so its not even like it has super powerful outlets in it. This is simply a crap device.On the flip side, the seller was great. He refunded my money and I had no problems with him.
Worst Mp3 player on the market. Save your money for an Ipod.The Rio crappy only holds the amount of one CD and the Quality is very poor.
I have had this product for a month now and have come to the realization that several days a week the router needs to be restarted due to lockups and slowdowns. I don't know why, tho I have noted that it has almost no ventilation in its design.
The construction of the charger allows it to lose connection with the batteries= no charge. It overcharged/heated the included batteries to over 140F- I couldn't even handle them bare handed. It is, in my opinion, a piece of junk. I would not buy one of these... I should've listened to the other reviews.
Think twice before buying the Canon SD 200, SD 300 or any SD series camera. The LCD displays are large but extremely fragile. Mine was cracked on the second day. It was NOT dropped or abused.I also have a Canon S110 and have taken just over 5,000 photos with it since Christmas 2001 without any problems. Apparently, in an attempt to make the new models light and the displays large, Canon sacrificed durability.In some cases Canon will "waive" the LCD repair cost. In others they demand $165 for the repair.Canon repaired mine as a favor. And I've since purchased a 'da Protector Model 104 - LCD protector. A thin plastic shield that fits well over the LCD window and is stiff enough to shield the LCD from any contact.
I know that the majority of users haven't experienced any problems with the iPod Shuffle, but I have been unable to get mine to work correctly on my PC. The software won't install properly and the computer doesn't even recognize the iPod at all. I have an iPod mini that works on my PC with no problem, and I know that everything on my computer is configured properly for use with the Shuffle, but I still can't get it to work. I was on the phone with an Apple customer service rep for almost an hour the other day, and he couldn't figure out what the problem was, either.Apple is going to send me a new unit, so hopefully the new Shuffle will actually work. However, I have heard rumblings Shuffle users have encountered a variety of bizarre configuration problems that haven't been present in the other iPod models.I think the Shuffle is a great device in theory...very compact and affordable. (It does look like a tampon or a pregnancy test, but I'm willing to look past that if I'm ever able to get the darn thing to work correctly!) My advice is to hold off on buying one for a few months...hopefully Apple will figure out what's causing these problems and will correct the error in future models.
Didn't fit my needs. now a days serial is not available.So you gonna need an adapter with sooftware to make it work.My mistake, at least the product arrived in no time in "the old Country".
The life of this battery is pathetic. Typically runs for 30 minutes and not for 3-4 hours as claimed by Sony.But hey, is there a choice if you have already bought the vaio?
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.
Aside from having the iPod name, this thing is nothing like it's parent-product. No screen, not as easily usable. If you're interested in finding a specific song on your iPod Shuffle, it'll be pretty difficult unless you know your list pretty well.I'd consider getting the SanDisk 512 Mb (or 1 Gb) Embedded MP3 player instead. It costs the same, has a screen, FM tuner, and voice recorder. A much added bonus is that it doesn't use proprietary software (ie iTunes). Just plug it in and drag and drop your mp3s.
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.
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.
We bought the Tivo for the tuner use only and if you do this without the service you get some pretty annoying nag screens.Cool product but but for our use not really ideal.CheersDanhttp://www.destination360.com/http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/nevada/las-vegas/las-vegas.php
As someone else mentions, this V.4 Adapter is NOT compatible with Tivo. Yet, Amazon links you to this when you buy a Tivo from them. It's not a huge leap to think they'd be compatible. Worse yet, you can't find in the online info that this IS V.4 and can't link to some new or used earlier versions that are compatible.
I think Kodak is not a good brand for digital cameras. They always have some functional problem...This camera looks like a cheap material, it's heavy and not handly. I don't recommend this product. Also, the second day that I received it, it started to turn off by itself... I'm still waiting for my money back... I hope this bad purchase finish in good terms. In CONCLUSION: Do not buy Kodak Digital Cameras any more. This is my second experience with the brand...So, belive me...it will be a problem in the short term.
I have purchased 3 of these in the last 6 years and have had enough.The one year warranty on this Chinese garbage is timed just right.All of mine stopped working after 1 year.
These are ok, but they don't really fit well in to the collection area. I'm sure you could find a better fitting bag.
The camera worked fine for 3 months, then I could not get the pics into my PC. The problem is the cameras' USB cable port or some internal connector issue. After 90 days you have a PARTS ONLY WARRANTY. Labor costs $90 (plus S&H). My palmcorder also broke recently ($200.00) so I am now finished with Panasonic. Good features,but low manufacturing quality.
The equipment did not work probably. I have to contact linksys many time to fix it but it did not work. After that, Linksys changed another router for me. The seller did not help me anything in fixing the problem and change the product. It's was bad.
The machine will copy to CD-R but not to CD-RW - no matter what the box says.No tech support - no matter what the web site says. No one answers the toll-free tech support # and there is no response to tech support questions asked via email.So don't buy the product if you need any support.I'm returning mine.
Same problems as Fred's review, I have about 100 sheets of wasted paper. Printer is going back today, gettting an epson.
I picked these up as a middle-of-the road solution between the high-end 50+ dollar buds and the typical 10 dollar buds or over the head earphones. I wanted something that sounded decent and would not fall out when running. They are extremely comfortable, but that's about as far as they go.They do absolutely nothing for blocking sound. Furthermore, my previous set of 12 dollar hook-over-the-ear headphones sounded much better. These sound tinny and definitely like they're coming from a plastic case. The sound is a bit distant, like listening to MP3s from a cheap pair of computer speakers that weigh less than a few ounces. The bass response is fair, but otherwise, the mids and highs are muddy and blurry like listening to a nice AM radio. For the cost, definitely look for a better buy elsewhere.
Bose unfortunately provides little support. It does not come with any information on how to connect it to even LCD TVs. If you are buying this for an LCD TV or other home theater systems, you are in for a surprise. It is going to cost you many hours of search in locating a cable to connect to an RCA audio output.I would not recommend it.
this thing lasted two months and then broke down. It would always not play or skip constantly. I even tried a lense cleaner but it was so messed up it wounldn't even play. Take my advice and don't buy this product, it sucks!
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
Purchased in Mar '08, then 'poof!' burned out in Dec out of nowhere while my child was playing XBox 360. It's supposed to be a power surge protector, right? Thank god none of the devices I have broke and after reading the other review about Monster's warranty and backing, forget it. This product is a joke.
This item isn't described well!There are 2 kinds of DVI cable. One (this one) is a DVD-I. The other is a DVD-D (for digital only). Most computer video output cards use the DVD-D. This DVD-I one WILL NOT WORK for most computer and modern LCD monitors!IT WOULD REALLY BE NICE IF THESE DEALERS WOULD STATE THIS CLEARLY, even though one does mention it within the fine print. Pretty Tricky... By the time you open the obnoxious bubble wrap, it's yours..but feel good because these merchants will one day run out through selling them to us dummies, then there will only be the DVI-D, and we will all be okay. The dealers are unloading them without a honest attempt to let you know they will not work, and at the price it's not worth sending them back. SLEEZY PRACTICE!
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.
I just bought this camera and took it to one of my kid's indoor soccer games. The light was low, but not that low. You should be able to take a picture without the flash. When I took the flash off, the picture looked fine on the preview, but came out completely black. Yet the camera was able to take perfectly fine video at the same light level! What a disappointment. I am going to try to return it.
been buying hdd's for about 15 years. this has been my worst experience ever. errors and delayed write right out of the box. Seagate RMA a real headache. my guess is they have offset the the cost of long warranty with garbage service on the warranty.
As some of the other people have mentioned, it looked good, the reviews looked like there was a chance it might work, so I took a chance and bought two.I expected cheapo packaging and no intructions (I thought "Hey, I know my way around a computer with a blindfold on, I can make it work"), but I also expected the device to work. That was apparently a little too much.Neither of the devices worked -- tried 3 different computers, my Win XP Pro laptop, my Linux desktop and a WinXP home machine at work. Never mind drivers, the device simply is not recognized by any of the 3 operating systems.Gah, I knew it was too good to be true. Next time I'm going to Microcenter and buying it locally even if it costs $30.
This was purchased to try to receive a descent AM signal on a Bose radio system. We tried the recommended position for the antenna with respect to the radio and then moved it every way we could conceive and still got marginal, if any improvement. Adjusting the antenna dial to duplicate the radio frequency brought no noticeable improvement. A waste of money, not only for the antenna, but also for the Bose radio. We can get great FM reception but my wife likes some AM talk radio and that quickly becomes frustrating.
Well I bought this item just over 6 months ago, and it stopped working recently. Its really only half broken but its definitely unusable. Essentially if I had to do it all over again I would not buy it anyway for a couple reasons.The first being the annoying beeps when there isnt any sound input in about 60-90 seconds, same annoying beeps when you first turn it on as well and even when you turn it off theres a sound. There is no way to stop that either and trust me hearing it often is a pain. The only time there should be beeps is when the battery needs to be recharged.The second issue is how slow it recharges on the stand, its over 12 hours to recharge which honestly is ridiculous, might as well get a battery charger and do it in a fraction of the time.So now the problem is that when I adjust the volume at all it sometimes goes to just above a whisper, as well as doing that even when I dont touch the volume which makes these headphones worthless. I will be avoiding sennheiser in the future as well as their reputation in my experience seems undeserved as $100 headphones should last you more than 6 months before crapping out.
These are very poor quality filters. All of the filters came with a film on them that was almost impossible to get rid of. The polarizer filter had a flaw in the glass. It had a speck that was permenanent. 47th Street was great about the problem and they sent me a new set at no cost without even having received the first ones back. The replacements were not much better. I would not recommend a cheap filter like this on any SLR.I ended up sending both sets back and 47th street gladly refunded me right away. They were really great to deal with!
I had to return 2 units because they refused to play DVDs properly -- lots of stuttering and pausing in DVDs like Romeo+Juliet. Spend a bit more and get something better.
Neat, small, nicely retractable, holds a lot of info, however...it changes the file names! Changes some lower case file names and extensions to all caps. Not all files, only some of them - folders, images, other files, maybe the folder and all items in it, but not the next folder in the list. Very strange.This is not so serious for transferring casual work, but if you're doing web work where upper and lower case file names DO make a difference, this is a big problem. Causes extra work - have to change the file names back to what they were - sigh.If anyone knows a fix for this, please post. Thanks. Meanwhile, I'm going to get myself another drive - this is a big time waster.
Pros:Good price for flash MP3 playerSlick lookingCons:Where are all the goodies for MP3? (No LCD, No EQ, No changable battery - would it cost another $100 dollar as other iPods?, etc.)No lyric supports. (Yes, I said lyric support. Some places you can download the lyric with music so when you play the music the lyric shows on your LCD. Thanks to no LCD technology.)No voice recording, FM options, etc.(The SanDisk makes MP3 players at same cost with LCD/VR/FM/EQ/ etc.)Well I think this iPod Suffle for following people:who just want to listen 100-200 songs in random without any options. (Why don't you just listen on FM radio?)
I got this player as a gift in February. It didn't work when I got it. It took 2 months for Samsung to return my messages and finally they let me send it back. I got it back in worse shape then I got it in the first place! When I first got it, my computer at least recognized there was a detachable device. Now my computer can't detect it at all. Thier customer service is unresponsive so I finally was able to send it back for a refund. Not worth the money at all.
I got the finepix F401 to replace an Olympus digital camera that was dropped to the floor. At first I was impressed. The camera is very easy to use, the software is very good, and downloading pictures to the computer is extremely easy. Teh small size makes it very easy to carry anywhere.However, I soon discovered what I think is a major flaw. The camera is great for outdoor pictures, but close to useless for anything indoors. As others have mentioned, the flash is grossly inadequate. Even at 4-5 feet the pictures come out poorly illuminated. The Olympus coudo take great flash pictures at 10 feet or more, while the Fujifilm has trouble even at 4-5 feet. Using the supressed flash/strobe flash function is not a solution because you cannot hold the camera in your hand while doing so -- pictures come out blurred. The autofocus does not work well indoors, to the point that I have to try several times until the camera finally manages to focus.I am very disappointed with this camera and surprised that Fujifilm would put out a camera with such an inadequate flash. After having spent money to get this, I am reluctant to get another camera so soon (it will certainly NOT be a Fujifilm), but I may have to. This camera is useless for even the most basic indoor pictures.Don't waste your money -- get an Olympus instead.
I actually ordered this same product from another company, but I thought I'd post a review anyway. I bought this usb-AC adapter charger primarily so I could charge my Blackberry Curve and iPod while I'm traveling. Since I travel with a government-owned laptop and we are prohibited from inserting any USB flash-based media devices (to include cell phones), my charging options are limited. I can no longer just connect them to my laptop with a usb cable for charging. I thought this would be a simple and cheap solution. It arrived yesterday and I quickly learned that it did charge my iPod, but it does not charge my Blackberry Curve. The advertising for this product is a bit misleading because even on the package it shows that it charges iPods and mobile phone devices. Maybe the Blackberry Curve is more finicky with power requirements, I don't know, but it won't charge from this device. It seems the product doesn't do everything it claims it will. If you just want one to charge an Ipod or smaller mp3 player, you will probably be just fine, but if you want to charge a Blackberry with it, beware.
I wanted to protect myself with buying such an expensive camera. I read all the reviews about this service plan, the good and the bad, and bought this anyway. Come to find out I haven't received the piece of paper they promised to send like 2 weeks after purchase....I'm still waiting!!
The description of this light leaves out one very important point. It is a 10 minutes on/10 minutes off duty light. That means that you have to keep turning it on and off every 10 minutes in order to avoid overheating. Not something that I would want to do during a show. Even if I put it on a timer, I would not want to have 10 minutes of down time of my lighting while doing a karaoke show! Now I know that you have to have an LED light to avoid this problem. I returned this one and got an LED light.
I must have gotten a defective product from Panasonic but I would never believe Panasonic Quality was so poor on cameras.After 9 months of owning it (and less than 20 times of use, approx 600 shots) the camera started to become non responsive to teh on-off switch. I sent it to Panasonic for repair under warranty and it came back working well. It stayed in a drawr for another 6 months, then I used it for another 50 shots and the problem is back again, the camera is death. Unfortunately warranty expired so I have a nice paper stand for my desk.
Don't waste your time or money with Griffin or any of their products. I've given their products several chances and every time they've let me down. Constant static and eventually after only a few months, quit working altogether. Maybe I've just had bad luck but I'm done with their products.
Although this product did have good zoom and sound quality, the picture quality was horrible. The colors were very dull and dark. It was not cooperative when opening the disk compartment and it was very small to hold. You need to use a tripod or get sick while watching your video. You also have to use the touch screen to do most tasks and that sucks down the small amount of battery life they provide you with.
The unit appeared to work fine but the screen just is not bright enough to do any work with. I returned it to the vendor and he is in the process of swapping it with a unit from another manufacturer.
I ordered this battery because the description implied that the battery was manufactured by Dell. As it turns out Dell does not manufacture the battery. Battery Biz sells the battery. I do not know the manufacturer. When installed in the computer and then requesting the operating system to report the manufacturer of the battery, the battery was reported as Battery Name:DELL1006Y; UniqueID: 18DELL1006Y; Chemistry: LION; Manufacturer: DELL. This displayed information is incorrect. A phone call to Battery Biz confirmed the battery is not a Dell. The photo on Amazon is also false. The battery is clearly not a Dell battery. However the battery does appear to perform well.
The product arrived defective, it never worked. Most frustrating was the company who sold it to me through Amazon: Antonline. Terrible service! It took me forever get authorization to return the product, then they credited me the wrong amount, and Amazon took forever to correct the mistake. I am wary now of buying electonics online from little known companies.
I read other reviews on Crosley products and felt comfortable buying this audio system. However, I wasted my money. The CD player does not work at all. I wanted 3-disc CD player, but this one just doesn't work. It just won't play. Period. Also, I'm no stereophile, but the overall sound quality is very poor. I listen to the radio, but the CD won't play and the cassette and record player sound awful.The one positive is it's really very beautiful. But, I can't recommend this product to anyone.
I received a package to where it was no good. There was no cleaning solution in the bottle what so ever. I sent you an email about it and asked what you were going to do about it but I never received a response. I had to go buy another VCR cleaning kit so I could watch my movies. I will not recommend you to anyone I know.
I bought it in January and it was find for like 3 weeks. Now it just stops working and only charges my phone. Sometimes if works but most of the time it'll play 3 sec and them stop. Really annoying!! So pissed
The cable is advertised as a Tripp Lite. What you will actually receive is a knock off in a generic bag. I should have gotten the hint; the manufacturer of the advertised product issued a warning about fake cables and posted a picture of what the legitimate package looks like. Haven't even tried it. I don't like being lied to. RETURN.
i bought this tv well aware of the buzzing problem people have been talking about. but thought i would be one of the lucky ones. well i wasn't it buzzed from the first time i turned it on. one thing i did notice is the buzzing is do to the echo coming off the back cover. if you loosin or tightin the screws on the back of the tv the buzzing sound reduces. but who wants to buy a tv for this much money and then work on it.so after about a week of buzzzzzz sent it back and ordered the samsung 46 inch lcd 1080p. no more buzzz i guess you get what you pay for. i can't beleive a company as big as samsung would allow it's products to leave the plant like this.
Had the player for 2 weeks and was great, but then the left audio decided to stop working. I thought it was the headphones, and tried another pair and had the same problem, but then it worked again. I see that other reviewers have had the same issue.***UPDATE***I am updating this review because I found out that the head phones that I owned stopped working (on the left side!). I tried them in my laptop and the left audio would not work there either. I used other earphones, earbuds - and they work fine. So, can't say that it is the Sansa's fault.It won't let me change the star rating. I would give it a 4 out of 5.
My boss and I both bought 505s at the same time. After one year mine would not hotsync. After several days working with support, I was told it must have taken a static electricity charge and will not work. It was just out of warranty. Palm offered me 20% off of a new PDA. Two weeks later the same thing happened to my boss. After investigating we learned this is a known problem and happens frequently. It was a great tool while it lasted. Without hotsync, it is worthless to me.
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!
Heat is my main concern... The drive runs HOT, I mean very hot... There's no built-in cooling mechanism except the auluminum case to radiate the heat and it's not adequate... I had to open the case, drilled a few dozens holes and attached a fan to the outside of the case to draw out the heat... After all is done, the drive runs much cooler, but also noisy because of the fan... But I rather having it a bit noisy and knowing that it's not going to fail due to the heat.
My husband bought me this lens for christmas and I was so excited to start shooting with it. When I attached the lens it kept giving me a Err 01, clean lens contact. Well I did, several times and knew it was not my camera because my other lens was working. I started to search this problem to see what to do about it, and found that many people have this issue.In further reading I found out that in the locked position it does this, and if you unlock and turn it ever so slightly it works. I am not comfortable having a lens that can not be locked. It appears that the contacts on this lens don't line up properly with the contacts on the camera body in the locked position. I don't know if it works better with other versions of the rebel but I do know, don't buy it for a T1i.
Product is sold to hold a 10 amp fuse. No reference to wire size in the written description. Picture appears to be a 12-gauge wire. When the product arrived, it is actually about a 4- or 6-gauge wire that's so thick it wouldn't connect to anything I own. So inexpensive that they weren't worth the trouble of returning.
Ok ... So this thing is about 2 weeks old and there's already a "firmware update?" Mine wouldn't finish updating after waiting 45 minutes. I loaded my whole music library in less time than that. Now every time I try to sync, it just hangs. Looks like I'll have to be doing a hard reset. Too bad ... it played pretty well the 1st couple of weeks. Maybe I'll find a place for it on craigs list or ebay.
Apple make a big song & dance about ease of use but I found it just wouldn't register with ITunes on our Mac, despite endless messing about with IPod Updates. At each point it would just silently fail to work or occasionally provide a cryptic error such as "Failed to update IPod Shuffle. (2)". Gee, thanks Apple.Ironically, it communicates fine with a PC. Once the songs are finally on the device, it works OK.
Like other reviewers, I love the ease of setup on this modem.Unlike other reviewers, I have not loved the connection speeds I get with this modem. I live in an old house with old wiring. Before my previous modem died, I rarely got above 24000 bps on it. With this modem, I rarely get above 19200, and usually am at 16800. I don't recommend this to anyone who has connection speed problems with other modems.
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 originally bought this as a gift thinking it would be great to have a small LCD TV for my husband's desk and a portable DVD player for traveling. Problem is they no longer make the "optional battery pack" as advertized so it really isn't portable. You could get a better quality LCD TV for a lot less then this unit which doesn't do as Toshiba claims
I've owned quite a few mp3 players and when I lost my last one, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and buy something that everyone else is buying. Bad decision. The batter life, just for listening to music, is only around 2hrs. You can't use it as an external storage device, because of software. It doesn't play very many video files, and it doesn't have as many menu features as you would think. You can't even have a song on "1 repeat". You have to erase your quicklist and put the one song on it and hit continuous repeat to do that. This was a waste of my money. What a crappy mp3 player.
i wont know il you ship two headset for motorola talkabaut
Three weeks ago, I bought a Canon ZR200 camcorder to tape my son's wedding. I had a nine-year-old Sony 8mm camcorder, but I figured digital technology would outdo it in every category. I was wrong.I chose the Canon because I had recently purchased a Canon digital Rebel XT which I am quite happy with, and the controls on both were similar, so I wouldn't have much of a learning curve. As it turned out, the learning curve was the least of my problems.Thankfully, I tried out the ZR200 on the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner. The chapel where the wedding was to be held was not overly bright, so that may have contributed to the results I got. The video was extremely dark and muddy, and the audio was horribly garbled.After viewing the tape I made at the rehearsal, I used my old Sony 8mm to tape the wedding, and I'm so glad I did. I results were better in every way.When I took the ZR200 back to where I'd purchased it, it was pronounced normal, so I hadn't gotten a lemon.The ZR200 may do a good job in broad daylight with the sound sources within a few feet of the camcorder (I didn't get a chance to try it in those circumstances, so I can't say for sure), but it didn't do what I needed it to. When I returned it, the salesman said that I'd have to spend $700 to get the results I was wanting. I wished someone had told me this up front.
In a few words, save yourself the frustrations and buy something else.Here's why:1- The power button doesn't work2- The bundled backup software is a joke. It took 43 minutes to backup a 190 MB (MB NOT GB!!) folder... switching to Firewire will speed things up a little, but come on!!3- The backup structure is too complicated4- Forget about backup scheduling... it doesn't work. Period.5- Files appear and disappear (don't bother rebooting, it won't fix it)6- Heats up excessively, even when in a well ventilated area... oh, and it vibrates too!7- Support is useless and a waste of time and neuronsMajor disappointment and a waste of my hard-earned dollars. Never buying a WD product again! LACIE never let me down, so I learned my lesson.
The thing broke without any hard use. When it worked, it wasn't anything special. It just broke, and I don't even know why. It didn't feel cheap, but I guess under the hood it is cheap. Do not get this; it is definitely not worth it.
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 received the Rio Carbon as a Christmas gift from my parents. From the moment after I had spent thirty minutes maneuvering my way through the insane, theft-proof plastic bubble to retrieve my Carbon, I loved it. The Carbon is really a very beautiful gadget. Though, as I would come to learn six months later, you forget beauty very quickly when your mp3 player passes away to the next realm (mp3-player heaven...? DO mp3 players go to heaven...?).Don't get me wrong, for the six months that my Carbon worked, it really did do me proud. Besides the fact that none of my headphones were compatible with it (apparently, if headphones have a metal ring at the base, they produce this ear-splitting static and make it impossible to listen to music). And the fact that the battery life didn't exceed more than an estimated 10 hours (even when I wasn't blasting it - which leads me to mention that the volume really doesn't go that high, even when you turn up every setting in the custom equalizer). And the fact that all you had to do was LOOK AT IT and it would scratch. And the power adapter/charger? Yeah, it exploded in about four months. Yet even with the previous complaints, I still enjoyed the look, the sound quality, and the overall performance of the Carbon.Six months later: I placed my Carbon in a cushioned area of my purse, which doesn't contain any sharp, pointy, or otherwise harmless objects. When I went to retrieve it again, the jog wheel was broken! How that happened is beyond me. In any event, my dad decided to call the customer service. They wanted $140 to fix it. Do yourself a favor and go to eBay. You can get a BRAND NEW Carbon on there for $140. But you know what? I wouldn't, because I refuse to spend that kind of money on something that's going to break six months later. In any event, Dad took it apart and glued the wheel back on (WARNING: DON'T TAKE IT APART UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING, OR IT WILL BREAK). After not only gluing the wheel back on, but piecing the entire thing back together, I used it for two weeks before the wheel came off again, and my poor Carbon completely died.I did not, IN ANY WAY, abuse this product the way I have seen other people abuse theirs. Seriously, I dropped it maybe TWICE in the entire time I used it. The only thing I'm guilty of is blasting my music, something characteristic of my age group and something that shouldn't cause the mp3 player to completely meltdown.So I give this product one star. What's the use of slapping some shiny gold paint on a rock? Underneath the pretty exterior, it's still only a rock, and I don't think I'll give the Carbon even that much credit. Please, PLEEAAASE, DON'T BUY THIS!!! Think of it this way: I went through the pain of it so YOU wouldn't have to go through it. Redirect your search to the Creative Zen Touch, it looks like a much better product.
I loved this radio for the past 10 months, than suddenly I lost the sound. Everything else seems to be working but cannot hear the radio. Contacted customer service and they said that they could fix it but that I would have to send it out to California and pay $8.00. They said it would take 4 to 5 weeks before they would send it back.I am going back to a Sony since my last one lasted 6 years before it stopped working.
I purchased this rig with Follow Focus to do some small films , The rig feels nice enough , Although on the very first shoot I did with this product the Follow Focus main gear fell off..I could push it back in place , it just kept falling out during the shoot...that I am not happy about....I needed the rig and could not afford the down time.The seller did say I could return it for a new one or a refund , although I had jobs planned and could not take the time to wait days and days to get the return sent and wait for a new one to show up...I had to glue the gear back in place , seems to work ok now just wish I didnt have to do that to a brand new item...I would have sent it back for full refund if I had time too...All in all , Rig feels decent , When working Follow Focus is decent as well...when working properly.
I don't know who wrote the two positive reviews. I hate these pens. They skip when you write, it's driving me insane. I bought them to write in the margins of a photo album, and the writing looks like crap because half of every letter is missing. Don't buy these pens.
Worst Samsung of the bunch. We are Samsung lovers: my mother has a 32" samsung LCD, my son a 40" LCD, and I have used a Samsung 19" Monitor for three years. All have been and still are spectacular. So why not go with the 19" LCD for my kitchen set? Good idea, bad product.This one doesn't have the same color even with lots of tweaking. The field of view is good for only 30 degrees then it washes out. Look elsewhere.
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.
This is a very deceptive advertisement.The picture shows a Brother cartridge and the Manufacture is listed as Brother but IT IS NOT Brother.
Okay, maybe I got a lemon out of the bunch, but I would never recommend this printer to anyone. Constant paper jams (even with extensive cleaning and maintenance), paper errors, and I can run a mile in less time than it takes this thing to warm up.Print quality is very good (after it's warmed up for 5 minutes), but with all the other headaches I've had with this printer, it's not worth it. I spend more time fixing this printer or having a warranty call on it than it spends printing.Go with Canon or Xerox. Stay away from this overpriced printer.
Bought this to replace a broken Linksys router. After going through set-up it would reach the point of verifying internet connection & claim my ISP username or password was not working. Tried calling customer support for help & their answer was to repeatedly ask if I had internet access. Checked the cables 3 times before telling them never mind that I'd be returning the product.
it fits but it's a little bigger than the ipod.It supposed to be tight but it's not..don't buy from here...i waste 40 dollars including shipping...
I had the dry ink problem also after not using for a week. I was ready to order a new cartridge but first I tried soaking the printhead in distilled water about 10 minutes. Do not soak the cartridge just the printhead. Place in about 1/8 inches of water. Now my cartridge works fine.
I bought this player and returned it within 1 hour. It took multiple tries to get it to load a disk, it consistently refused to bring up the disc menu, and would not respond to the play button.Apex has put out good products in the past. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM.Avoid this player at all costs!Free is too much to pay for this player.(Yes, I am very dissappointed.)
This card is ended up being more trouble than it's worth. After receiving the card, I immediately installed it. After 10 minutes, my computer stopped communicating with the network... not just the Internet, I couldn't even ping computers on the LAN. Even though the status shows "connected" with "very good" signal, the card will not communicate. The only way to get communication back was to reboot. The problem is that this card never stayed "online" and tech support was absolutely no help. By the way, this is a known issue.. just do an Internet search for: "DWL-G510 Connection problems" and you will find very frustrated people trying to get this thing to work. Most just gave up, and go with other brands. All I can say is, it's not worth it, when there are so many other cards out there that are truly "plug and play". I ended up getting rid of mine as well.By the way, D-Link is aware of this issue, but has not been able to correct the problem. I cannot believe that it has been allowed to go on as long as it has. I implore all buyers to beware!!--Update--I did end up getting rid of this card. As you will see if you do a search on this particular card model, it's hit or miss. For some people, it works just fine. For many others it causes headaches and unnecessary time-spent troubleshooting. If you do get this card and find issues, my recommendation is to not bother. On the upside, I did find a card that has done everything that I need. The card is similar in that it is a PCI card. The manufacturer is "trendnet" Take a look, they offer a similar wireless-g card that is less expensive. I purchased two and each card only took a few minutes to install. To date, I've had great success with the trendnet product. Very happy with it!
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.
Its a cool and fast drive except that the usb port failed after 5-6 months, when I open it up, guess what, they secured the port with only a piece of tin... surprise if it deosn't break off after like 100 plug and unplugs. I had it fixed but after a few months it went wrong again, archos makes some nice looking toys but they are not for your work.
I'm using the cable for about a month now and haven't encountered (yet?) the dreaded "sudden change of lock combination" so many people here encountered. Yet, I am missing a feature that I had in a cheap clone lock looking almost similar to the Targus Defcon CL. See the black bulk that closes the cable loop ? On the clone it was actually a metalic disk with a hole (similar to the one you find in the laptop). This allows you to lock the cable to itself when going away with the laptop. You might think noone would steal a lock cable because they don't know the combination and would be useless, but it happens (especially because they get a better chance to steal your laptop later on). This forces you every time you need to walk away with your own laptop to have to carry the cable lock with you.
I agree with most reviewers here, they looked cool in the store, as soon as I put them on, I knew there was trouble.I cannot believe these ever made it into production. Who tested these and said &quot;yup, they'll work well&quot;?These headphones will NOT stay in your ears. No matter what size your head is, or neck. The loop on them is too big and causes the phones to popout of your ears. Even when they don't pop out, they hurt your ears with every slight twist of your head.I ended up taking a sharp utility knife and cutting the loop off, turning them into in the ear buds. Even with this they still fall out because they're just the WRONG shape.Terrible.
Dashmount didn't fit exactly like it should have. I had to make modification for it to fit in my 2006 chevy aveo.
I have had this unit for a year and a half now. I have installed every firmware patch that comes out I'm not up to ff12x I have forced down to remove all patches and reinstalled them. Sometimes the machine works sometimes it does not get the good old message &quot;Disk Error&quot; if you look at the disk you see rings light then dark looks like a bullseye target. I have changed several times the brand of blank +R disk I would use but I still waste 1 blank for every 1 I burn. What has worked to help is now if I want to burn a disk I burn to a DVD+RW if that gets a disk error then I can erase it and start over. Once I do get a good disk I then have to put it on the computer and burn a copy of it to a +R disk. This has helped but I agree with everyone else Philips should recall this piece of crap machine. I went out the other day and bought an Aspire DVD+R machine.. returned it the next day it was worse than the Philips. I just ordered a Philips DVDR75 from Amazon I sure hope it is better than the 985 has been. I should have learned my lesson buying a Philips but I guess I did not.. At least the DVDR75 only costs about half what the 985 costs me when I got it..Ok Last chance Philips....
I have had thi sunit for 3 months and have used it lightly. Now the CD player is hissing and skipping unexplainably.
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.
It is very difficult to find a product with all of these features,and I was happy at first to think I had solved my problem.The CD worked, and the alarms worked, but the phone was noisy,and hard to talk over it.I returned it,and got another one but the next one didn't work at all.I returned this one and Imstill looking for a replacement.
there were no set up instructions to fall back on, when the cd didn't work, so I called customer support who offered to set it up for a fee. Forget this one, I'm sending it back.
The headset came with a 3.5 mm to USB adapter, which was pretty cool. I thought having the plastic behind your head would be cool, but it came that I couldn't sit back in my seat because it would push on my ears and was uncomfortable.Soundwise, the headphones gave me much more than I was expecting. Although it takes some getting used to, I had my system volume on 1/2 of what it could have been, so they can put out the sound. The bass output was very good as well. Granted, not as good as Bose, but still better than I was expecting.The microphone was alright, I tried my old headphones and they were louder, but this set seemed to have clearer sound than my old set. The actual cord for this headset was longer than any headset I've ever seen, which was a big plus. I could get out of my chair and walk over to the fan switch by the door to my bedroom and turn it on and still hear the battle going on in my computer.But the fatal flaw seems to be in the sounds adjustment piece that you clip to your shirt, because after 5 months of use, the sound went out in my right ear, and that is just annoying.Overall, I don't know if they are worth $[...] bucks, but they get the job done.
Amazon recommended this product. However, it was not needed because the Amazon description of the original video adapter did not indicate this product was included and was not needed.Amazon made and incorrect recommendation.Used Amazon's return label and Amazon charge me $5.02 because they said I choose to reuren instead of Amazon making a mistake.Very poor customer service from Amazon on this purchase.Be very careful on returning Amazon items if Amazon amkes a mistake.
Same story, great for a few months, then the right earbud stops working. Save your money, or pay a few bucks for something better.
Just got these from amazon and I plugged them right in. Im using it on my computer setup for movies and games and all I have to say is that I have very very disappointed. First of all I understand that this is a WIRELESS device, there will be interference with every other wireless devices in your house. That being said I tested this on 7.1 surround compatible games and bluray movies. The sound quality is acceptable being that these headphones are wireless. They fit comfortably for long periods of time. WHY 1 STAR?! There is a very HIGH hiss/noise that comes from the head phones. During movie playback you can sometimes hear sounds cut off or fade out. It states that these head phones can go up to a range of 100 meters, I have the receiver arms length from my desk and the hissing is extremely annoying. You can even hear the hiss while you are watching your movies or playing games. Overall, very disappointed. Most likely going to return this or sell it off and go back to my $40 on-sale wired headphones Ive been using.
I purchased the V100 as a very basic player with easy connection and management. Overall, I believe I got just that - the connection is easy, and management is simple file management: copy the files you want. Where it gets interesting is the folder structure; most people organize by folders if they have a library of any size - Artist\Album\&lt;tracks>. This structure CANNOT be copied over to the V100 unless you want to navigate to each directory...which isn't practical. For a 2G unit, this lack of folder capability makes the product unusable as you'll need to navigate your online storage to copy files over, and then lose any type of order on the MuVo...it's just one big pile o' music.If your interest is in a thumb drive with a player, then this is your baby. If you're looking for a portable player that will carry some of your organized library, look elsewhere.
These are great, if you don't have the 520 or 530. I gave them to my buddy who has the 130 and he loved it.
The product could not be used with my rather standard setup ie MacOSX on Apple G5 with a Pioneer Burner. I was told by the vendor that I MIGHT get it to work by downloading software from the web. It turned out that the download was not a simple everyday variety but required a sophistication beyond my modest abilities. ( MY local Apple vendor and repair facility advised me not to use the download. They did not want to try it as well). The product vendor was reluctant to provide a refund. I might add that they dragged their feet for over about a two month period. Eventually they said they would provide a refund less a restocking fee. I put the issue in dispute with MC.
Just bought mine here on Amazon - tried to install the iTunes software on my Dell XP system - got an error message "cannot find or create required iTunes folder in My Music. Called Apple support, after discussins with two tech support folks, answer was "windows problem". Have to return to Amazon.
The router has not worked since the day I bought it. Technical support sucks! Don't waste your money.
I received a different model splitter, but one that stated that it was a digital satellite splitter. However, it did not work. I set it up off the main feed, but nothing happen for the 2nd tv site. The feed continued to work for the tv in the living room. I have bought the Directtv box thru Amazon.com as well as a few other items trying to make the 2nd tv work, but no luck. I finally called DirectTV service to try and activate the 2nd box tv and told them I was trying to use the splitter, but they stated that it would not work. That I would have to have a separate line feed to the back of the TV. I know this is not absolute true. Oh, and DirectTV wants the box I bought from Amazon if I terminate with them. I told them they didn't pay me a dime to buy it and they would not get my box UNLESS they were buying it from me. I guess they thought I was suppose to just roll over and play dumb. Just a year left with them.Thanks Amazon,Sunnymaria
We bought this to be able to use a tea maker we had bought oversees. The 3ooo W unit did not last for than a couple of months and we had no success with the manufacturer or Amazon to get another unit or refund.Unhappy customer.
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.
Not what was expected.I have had heaps of trouble since I ordered this item - really needs more info.I do not proclaim that I am an expert on CB, but i have had problems from day one...
I would put it below 1 star. My 5-disc Panasonic unit died of the infamous H07 code after 14 months. After searching H07 on google, the H07 is common on Panasonic DVD players, and it means it is time for a new player. Stay away from Panasonic!!! This changed my mind about Panasonic entirely.
That's what this so-called power strip is. Like others have mentioned, I could not fit ONE plug of any of my electronic equipment into the outlets. Not one! To those who gave this product anything other than a 1 star you must not have purchased the same product because unless you want to damage the plugs on your good audio/video equipment this strip is a piece of expletive-deleted!!I was initially attracted by the brightly color-coded outlets which match my living room decor but after trying it out and finding not one well-fitted outlet, I consider myself out of $13.00 cuz you can't repackage this piece of expletive-deleted and send it back.I got a better deal from a 99cent store. Monster ought to be ashamed of themselves for selling such a piece of expletive-deleted.!!!
Same problem as a lot of others here, althought the wire did not fray, the right earbud stopped working in normal use. This is the third pair that I have had and each has only lasted 6 months, each has lost the sound in the right ear. This is the last pair I will buy.Unfortunately the sound is great, which is why I keep buying the damn things...Update Nov. 06. Finally gave up and shelled out for the Shure EC3 headphones. These are perfect after 1 year.
WAAAAY too many smears and streaks when printing double sided, wasting ink and paper and time. Cleaning to prevent ink smears wastes lots of new letter size paper.Ink sticks are extremely expensive (Xerox brand). Generic brand inks give horrible blues and cyans (Media Science brand).I would have preferred to buy a regular color laser printer with decently accurate color and no smearing on double-sided pages.This thing is a giant headache...I cannot recommend this printer. You can probably tell that I have just had to throw away a pile of double-sided prints, clean the printer for the 2nd time in a row, and try again.Serious, serious issues with this printer -- think twice before buying.
I've owned my DX3700 3.1 megapixel for about a year and a half. I used the camera for the first six months or so and now I rarely do. As other reviewers have emphasized, the charged battery life, even with the Kodak rechargeable unit, is briefer than the attention span of a fly, especially if you use the flash. I cannot believe a company as prominent as Kodak could have brought this energy-anemic camera to market and apparently still dares to. If only I had checked reviews like these I could have saved myself much frustration. One stopgap suggestion: if you take pictures indoors, always have the recharging cradle nearby so you can recharge each time it runs down.Another criticism I have is the small size of the camera (which might be common among low end digitals) and the correspondingly small operating buttons, which would be perfect for tots or elves but for grownups, even for someone with small hands like mine, it's a challenge. Finally, if you load the software for Easyshare cradle on your computer, it slows down the loading time for your computer considerably.This is a lesson I have never learned: pay for quality the first time; it's more economical in the long run.
Works great out of the box. Easy to set up, easy to use. This printer eats through ink cartridges as if that's what it were made to do. Hmmmmm.After a while, it just starts jamming up. I have to wrestle each page away from it's deathly grip, wait for it to give me the error message, then it forces me to press the "OK" button to go on printing the next page. Is it ok?? Where's the "just for once I'd like to buy an HP product that lasts over 13 months" button?
My WD 500Gb "Premium Edition" just died a week after the warranty expired. This hard drive has been a piece of junk since day one, all I have now is piece of garbage that makes annoying clicks when you turn it on; boy you talk about trowing $$$.$$ down the drain. DO NOT waste your money on any of these external drives made by Western Digital.
The card is fine, except I cant install the additional card, which is this one. Computer keep saying cannot find the card, but when I put only one it works. Yes, they are the same model. Just going to have to sell this one. So dont waste your time if you have one exactly like it. It will bring you more of a head ache.
After 4 hours, 2 hours with online support. I could not get the files to transfer. It would transfer a few files, then freeze up. The support was great, they stayed with me checking every option. But the product just does not work. Now I have to burn GB's of data onto cd's to transfer it. Such a pain!
It does the job. What else can I say. Good addition to my shredder. Okay that's pretty much all I have to say.
I have poor reception at the end of my condo. A friend recommended I upgrade from a g router to an N. I purchased this router plus an N RangeBooster network adapter for my laptop. I found no difference in range and returned the products. The good news is that the Amazon return procedure was excellent; easy and no hassle.
I bought this because of all the great reviews and I am very disappointed. This is only for gadget geeks as it takes at least two hours to program it and even then none of it worked properly. For example, my new Sony HDTV is listed on their list, but not an option for the HDMI input needed for a DVD. Therefore, when using the DVD I have to pull out my old TV remote and switch inputs. The software you use is archaic and confusing and the unit itself has a cheap feel, not what you'd expect for $200. Mine is on it's way back.
Don't get this item unless you plan you plan on not using the flash or only plan on using it when you are 2 feet from the subject. I have wasted about a 10 pack of polaroid film and a couple rolls of b/w 120.
This transmitter has been bad for me. There is a lot of static, the wiring tore at the base where it connects to the iPod, and it now seems to be the culprit in frying two iPods. Will not buy again.
I ONLY GAVE THIS 1 STAR BECAUSE IT DOESNT GO LOWER THAN THAT. We had this camera and used it approximately 15 hours and it had a error and said the lens cap is on and will not work. Jvc's customer support is the worst I have ever used in my life. We emailed and they said they will get back to you in 5 days... We emailed a few times and got no reply in MONTHS....... You call and push the button for support and it transfers you and hangs up....Call back and get transfered and hung up on again.... Call again and push to get the location of a store and get a message that this is down also... I called again and pushed another option and finaly get to talk to someone,,, I tell the woman that i have seen the same problem listed online on numerous sites and ask if theres a recall or anything. I get told that jvc does not do recalls but she knows what is wrong from so many other customers having this problem, and then she says it definataly needs sent in and fixed. She asks if we had the camera longer than 3 months and says they will not cover anything, or recall anything, no matter how many customers have the problem. I ended up telling her that if the product they sell is worth a crap it would last longer than 3 months. DONT BUY FROM JVC......or if you do, in a few short months ill just say...I HATE TO SAY I TOLD YA SO.
If you want to buy new print heads and pour ink out, this is the printer for you. nuff said.
The price is right, the features are great, but I'm on my third c250 in the space of about 6 weeks. On the plus side, SanDisk does have customer service and they keep sending replacements. I am very gentle with my stuff and this is an unusual experience for me. I previously had an iPod mini and never had a problem in over a year - now my teenage son has the mini and its still going strong.
i had an old simpler version of logitech product, optical wheel mouse. and this new mx300 mouse performs even worse than that one. the buttons are rather similar, even tho not as conveniently protruding as those on my old mouse, they are okay. the wheel is the problem. first, it's loud, clickier than the regular logitech optical wheel mouse. second, the logitech mouseware makes it very slow in responding. i used it to browse webpages, and it not only lags but also slips way too often. i took off the mouseware driver, it works better, but then the nice little extra button doesn't work anymore, which kills the point of buying this one rather than the regular optical wheel mouse, plus i have not observed any difference with this &quot;mx engine&quot;. the only reason why i didn't return it is because i need to pay shipping for it, and i am hoping the clicking will be smoother with aging. but other than that, i don't see why this will be a better product than the optical wheel black/blue, which is cheaper if you buy from a store.
could not get it to work on my sony vcr/dvd player. I even had my brother who works with electronics all the time try & he could not get it to work.
I bought one from Frys in Feb 2009 and thought it was such a good deal that I went back the next day and bought another. The first drive started acting up after a couple months use and then died shortly thereafter. So I installed the second drive (about a year ago). Recently it started crashing and finally died. I will probably send them in on warranty, but I'm kind of wondering if it's worth the trouble.
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 a different MP3 from this company, but I need to warn anybody considering a purchase from Digitalway. My MP3 failed within 6 weeks - customer service is impossible to get a hold of, even more difficult to understand than the User Manual, and unwilling to send the return/repair forms. The 120 day warranty is worthless.
I'm trying to see how good my photography skills are and then I got this item as a starter, it's been less than a year and it can no longer take photos, also all the pictures that I took with this camera have turned out awful. I got tips on how to make the best of your pictures,even took a class in photography and still it's bad, I wish I could get a refund for my money, but if U know how I can send me an email ASAP. I don't use the camera anymore and I'm outraged at the waste of money, not to mention the fact that I'm a fulltime student (well known fact have little or no income).
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.
I thought this drive would be great, until I tried using it on my G4 PowerBook and found that it needs not one, but all TWO USB ports to work! And what's worse, if you plug either of the drive cables into a non-powered hub on either port, it still won't work! In other words, you cannot use this drive and have an extra USB port unless you have a hub with a power adapter! This severely limits the use of this drive in mobile applications.Definitely DO NOT buy it if you plan to use it for mobile applications where there is no power and another USB port is needed.
Bought this bag in Oct 2011,but gave it as a Christmas gift. In less than 2 weeks, an end seam came apart ( under the the attachment of the handle). Since the date I bought it was more than 30 days to the time we saw the rip/tear, Amazon said their warranty period had passed. So it looks like we are stuck w/ a damaged product.( I learned that if buying a gift from Amazon to buy it nearer to the time that I will be giving it)Addenum: Amazon has now accepted this as a manufacturer's defect and is replacing the bag.Pleased w/ Amazon but not with the bag quality.
Cheap unit. Stay away. Didn't even last six months. Only worked if both units were within line of sight of one another.
These adapters are just stupid. All the network card companies are selling these adapters which work exclusively with their network cards. If you look around on the internet, you can get similar adapters which will work with *any* PCMCIA card for a similar price.
Unfortunately, the SanDisk reader is very inconstant is it's ability to recognize all forms of cards. I've only been able to get it to read a SanDisk 256mb SD card once. As a matter of fact the only device which does not consistently read the SanDisk 256mb SD card is the SanDisk 6-in-1 reader. Compact Flash Cards seem to be the sweet spot with my reader. Best results are seen with CF cards. When it reader is working the transferring of files is quick. I'm running WinXP Pro and have installed all the updates. Purchase at your own risk.
I want to bring up an issue here regarding the fact that this camera probably only accepts xD memory, which by the way is twice the price of common formats. As if there were not already enough memory formats, yet another one. It seems to be about either desperate, or greedy companies trying to capture customers into their markets forever. Why can't we just have one or two formats of memory?? This is as bad as it would be to have 5+ formats of CD-RoM drives. And SONY is even more guilty than fuji/olympus.Smartmedia was developed by Toshiba/Fuji/Olympus, and now Fuji/Olympus couldn't get along with Toshiba/Panasonic for the sD card. Memeory cards will become more and more versatile into the future and soon be used in countless devices. We need to standardize the market. We can't afford to buy special memory for each and every device. If you buy Fuji/0lympus, I sincerely suggest you buy a camera that is not limited to xD. Together the people can control the market for our own good..
BEWARE BUYER! This item will not fit the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx GPS unit. I bought the GPS, holder, memory cards, and bike mount from Amazon.com in December as a Christmas present. Mountain biking season started this week and when I tried to install the mount on my bike the back did NOT fit my GPS unit. I found out to my dismay that I should have read the one star reviews! A small plastic adapter came with the GPS unit that will work with the bike mount but didn't know what it was for until I read one star reviews.
This product is not compatible with Apple's Iphone. I was disapointed. I have looked for adapters to help make it fit and I can't find anything that works with it
Buy this mp3 player ONLY IF:1. You have filled out the Id3 tags on all your mp3's2. You listen to your mp3's while sitting down and not movingMoving around and any sort of contact with this mp3 player causes it to freeze (won't turn off unless you reset it with a paper clip). There are much better choices out there! Especially flash-based mp3 players.
My friend installed a new Antec Basiq 500 Watt ATX Power Supply/PSU (BP500U) on 1/23/2010 into my PC with a dead non-Antec previous PSU meltdown. Lately, its PSU fan has been making loud noises. I noticed different its fan output, has noticeable changes in air output and vibrations, between its quietness and noises. Why is it already making noises? It doesn't look too dusty yet either. And I do agree the fan is louder than other PSUs' fans when it is not making horrible noises.
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.
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 item is, according to SanDisk,a counterfeit. It also contained a virus. The included software is fradulent, and did not work. WORTHLESS ITEM!
I bought this so I could listen to my Ipod with my girlfriend, and it was delivered just before we left. We just got back from a 2 week trip to Turkey, and the splitter was worthless. It has a bad connection so only one of the two headsets works. Very frustrating as I dd not have a chance to get another in time.
This item is NOT compatible with windows xp pro!!!After 3 hours of long distance charges calling tech support, the modem still does not work and thanks to their expert instructions, my registry is now damaged. Buy anything else, but do not buy this modem. The only reason I gave it one star was because it would not accept my comment without me selecting something.
The Plantronics headset I bought is a piece of crap. It barely works. They never said it came with a 1/32nd jack, so I had to buy a converter. The sound quality is a joke and no one can hear me at all, regardless of whether I switch the microphone mute/whatever button back and forth. No volume adjustment - no anything adjustment. Oh, the clip works great!
I ordered the MP3/MP4 player before Christmas for my grand daughter along with this items which was supposed to fit into her unit. The item did not fit, even though it states its compatible, its too small for the unit and since December 27th I have been waiting for credit so that I can order the correct item. I still have not received credit to my card for this item, next step is to write to the credit card company to decline payment.
This company offers overpriced screens and is unresponsive and unfriendly to customers who have a problem. If you want a less expensive screen protector of simiilar quality, try Clarivue.
For the price, this GPS unit is fine; it does the basics in a nice, small package. Unfortunately, there are drawbacks such as a lack of text-to-speech (it doesn't read out street/road names, but what do you expect for the price?) and an extremely small number of points of interest.More distressingly, I can't get this unit to work properly, as it continually locks up and reboots itself when doing even the simple tasks, such as calculating a route or finding points of interest. In addition, occasionally, all the roads from the map would suddenly disappear. Odd. Perhaps a firmware upgrade would remedy this, but I expect a product like this to work fine out of the box.
This gadget wasn't ready for release when i purchased it, and it still isn't today. No vendor technical support, and a warranty that is not honored don't help.When I got mine, it had a mark on the screen, a small letter S in a circle, all made of light purple dots. Noticeable, but not that annoying. The dots look like they are pricing stick stamp pad ink color.After awhile it would fail to fully turn on, it would flash like it was coming on, the logo would display, it would go black and instead of showing the Desktop, it would stay black. If you looked closely, you could still see the remains of the logo.Emails to Blue Raven technical support were never replied to. I tried for a few days, on and off, to reset the device and get it to work by removing the battery and waiting. It finally started working.A few weeks later it happened again, and this time after much trying, I finally gave up, figuring it was dead. I tried several months later and it was working again.Other problems that I am currently having;1) Videos in formats it doesn't like will lock the unit up. To get it unlocked, I have to unplug the device and remove the battery.2) The clip that holds the battery in fell apart and not longer functions correctly. I guess it was not meant to be used to turn the unit off.3) Currently I can plug it in via USB and i get my 2 partitions displayed in Windows (Mine is an 80 GB unit, the hard drive is split into two 40GB partitions, formatted with FAT32) I can copy media to the different folders on the partitions and then they become playable/viewable in the unit (usually, seen #1). I could have sworn that at one time i was able to delete, move and rename files. Not so now. I can also not copy files back out of the unit.4) Running check disk seems to work, and then gives the error "Windows is unable to complete the disk check." Sometimes when you open up explorer after this happens, everything has disappeared for that drive and I have to use Eject Hardware, unplug the USB cable and plug it back in.5) Audio playback isn't very bullet proof, damaged MP3s can cause problems, as can damaged JPG images. I'm not sure about video files.6) Remote stopped working shortly after I purchased the unit, but i have yet to check the battery.The unit has black buttons down the left and right sides. The icons are lightly printed on the buttons and the most commonly used buttons are wearing clean. The amount varies with the Home key being perfect, and the Enter key being totally clean.The manufacturer's policy is that the device has a one year limited warrenty and to get an RMA number and warranty service you have to go through the technical support before you can contact customer service.When it worked it was great, but there are too many problems, no tech support, not warranty repairs, and seemingly, marketing to sell the units. Good luck of you have one, or are thinking of getting one.
This product was not compatible with the phone we use even though it clearly stated that it could be used with a Uniden phone. So, the battery is now in a pile of unused batteries we have stored away just in case we ever find use for them.
ive had it with this stupid adapter. it never charges my battery like its supposed to. it constantly begins charging the battery and stops after 5 seconds. ill be trying to get it to work for 10 minutes and finally get it to work, then at that point i have to make sure i dont move it or else it will stop charging again.in addition to that the tips dont snap on or anything, so the wire is often slipping out. then i have to repeat the process of trying to get it to work for 10 minutes. i cant wait to get a new adapter, i miss just being on my laptop without messing around with the power.
The photo clearly shows three print cartridges, but they send only two! There is no excuse for this since now I see other similar reviews.
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 realize that companies run out of an item and have to restock, but today is Feb 25th, I ordered this item on Jan. 31st, and I still have not received my Lexmark Black cartridge. I really can't rate the product because I have not received it. I hope the company will notify me and let me know when it is going to be shipped. I received my color cartridge within a few days, ordered on the same date as this order.
While I am a huge fan of Sony's consumer electronics, especially their small, savvy ones, this remote is a loser. It's learning interface is unrelable, it is bulky and feels cheap, and it does not exhibit the same range of feature control as other, similar items. I cannot praise enough the Philips universal remotes (learning and non), especially for featuring two control pads, one for volume and channel, the second for menu surfing. A far superior series of products.
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 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 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 been looking and looking for something to take ONLY the seeds from my blackberries for my jam this year. I finally decided on this after tedious hours of researching the best thing to do this. I give up!! Will eat the jam with seeds. Used the berry screen (purchased for and extra 15 bucks) and it took all my pulp with it. So if you want jam its a no go. However if you are wanting to make jelly it would be perfect. Will update after i use to make my spaghetti sauce.
Right out of the box, a speaker was blown and the remote didn't work. If it would have worked, it probably would have been a great speaker.
The first time I used my Transcend box for photo storage was on a three week trip to Alaska. The device performed perfectly and enabled me to take 700 photos with two .514 gb memory cards. I was thrilled with it. The second time we used the device, we took it on a trip to Africa. We brought only two memory cards with us since this method worked so well the first time. Unfortunely, the transformer died on our first day and I could not buy additional cards in Africa to fit our camera. I spent a whole vacation day tracking down a Kodak shop in Nairobi to transfer my pictures to CD so I could reuse my memory cards. I have since learned that the cheap transformer plug was to blame and I have not been able to replace it with anything since. I was told to go to Radio Shack but they have nothing there that can be adapted to the Transcend Box. I have the choice of buying another complete Transcend box with transformer (which I certainly WILL NOT do) or throwing the whole thing away. I'm really annoyed.
Since day 1 this printer has been nothing but problems...constantly calls for replacement color print cartridges, very slow to print, FAX doesn't work properly...I could go on and on about what a waste of money the MP830 was. Just read some of the many other one and two star reviews.
I haven't tried it on CDs but I does nothing for DVDs, It just rubs the surface, doesn't repair anything just cleans it! If you have a DVD that skips or doesn't play find a place that will resurface it and go there insted.
Camera is only usable outside in broad daylight. Trying anything inside your home/place of business and you'll have nothing but black on your screen.I am returning the product and will probably try lifeview camera with flash to see if camera aperture allows more light in.I was in rooms that were pretty well lit up...and viewfinder is dark as night.Should never have been released as a product because of these flaws...and it doesn't have to be this way. Laptop usb cameras offer incredibly bright pictures in low light conditions.
Not one but 2 of them died, i have 3... so that means my 3rd is due for a death... what a waste of $$$... i have 2 other externals a mybook that ive purchased around the same time, still alive and well.. im never purchasing another acomdata hdd ever again, and i suggest everyone start backing up their data on to reliable hdd's, cuz i lost plenty..
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. Go with that. This Capped version is botha) slow to use (have to take off the cap)b) not as durable (the Cap actually broke apart, both the sleeve from the silver lining, and the clip itself)Please see the capless version and my review for some tips on how to get the most out of the Cross pen.
Why on earth would anyone spend 4k on this when you could spend the SAME 4k and get D3.....which is superior in EVERY way?????? Please tell me? If you have 4k and are in the market for DSL, get the D3.
I own 6 flash cards of varying types and sizes (3 Compact Flash, 1 SD and 2 Sony memory sticks). 2 of them (1 CF card and 1 memory stick) won't work on this unit, and one (a CF card) causes the whole thing to freeze up and malfuntion.This device is very buggy and although Sandisk knows about the problems, they will not offer refunds or any type of useful support. They have 2 responses: (1)"You can try to return it to the retailer you bought it from" or (2)"We are trying to determine the cause of the problems and develop a firmware fix, but we don't know when that will be available".I have spent too many aggravating hours on the phone with a customer service manager. Finally I got fed up and called Amazon.com to let them know that Sandisk is trying to leave retailers holding the bag with their defective products, since they are encouraging customers to ask their retailers for refunds.Amazon was great, and agreed to accept the product for refund even though I had to maul the packaging to get the unit out when I first received it. They even gave me pre-paid shipping, since the unit is defective.I would have saved myself a lot of hassle by simply buying a different product in the first place.
These are way over rated. I bought a head set at another store for $15, with a volume control, and they are as good or better.
First, upon installation you're warned that the product has not passed Windows Logo Review, so even though it says &quot;Supports Windows XP&quot; on the box, you're cautioned that the software may destabalize your system.Second, unless the text you're scanning is triple-spaced, it's pretty much useless. It scans one line at a time, so after calibrating the proper line and fixing OCR errors, you may as well have typed it yourself.Third, if you're buying one from CompUSA, DON'T. Three words: 15% restocking fee.
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.
and if you ain't got no Pez, the dispenser's pretty useless.
Mine worked fine the first day, then my IBM ThinkPad simply did not seem to recognize when I plugged in the receiver to the USB port. The USB port works fine for other things.
I bought this because of the remote control. The small size of the keyboard is great and the mouse is a nice small size for my small hands. Lots of features .... but they all stopped working after a couple of days. I tried everything including uninstalling the driver and re-installing, but the remote and all of the soft-keys will only work for a couple of days at a time. I have to reset them constantly. Too bad. It would've been great if it worked.If you look on the Logitech website, you'll see that they don't sell it anymore. Too many bugs, I think. Hopefully they will work out the bugs and re-release it or something like it. Pretty please?
PROS: CleansCONS: Streaks like smearing gel on your TV ! .. awfulEven with a micro fiber cloth .. I cannot remove the streaks?Don't even consider buying if your TV is any kind of sunlit room.After giving up on this, went back to Sparkle and a micro fiber cloth .. and tada ! streak free .. perfect again.Don't get suckered into buying this junk.
Great idea but I have had this for about 2 days and one of the retractable cords has already broken! I haven't even had a chance to leave the house yet!Would not work on my ASUS Eee PC 904HA netbook either. You need to make sure your power source is 19 V. Anything less or more with not work.And to be honest this thing is still a bit bulky...$42.00 is WAY to much for this gadget.
Bought the Camera, Charger and the kit as part of the deal. Every thing looks good except the missing NPF-50 Battery. Requested for a replacement.In the replacement kit also battery was missing. Returned both the items.59.99 for a Carry bag and 3 DVD sis not worth buying this item
If i would have recived the damn thing then yes but i never got the damn thing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Purchased this product used about 2 years ago and recorded the ownership change with Xerox.The scanner has never really worked correctly (I have never tried to scan more than one page at a time) and the control center software only works once in a while. After I bought it I managed to get the thing set up after hours of fussing with it and get the control software to sort of work. Unfortunately, I recently upgraded the computer hard drive and had to reinstall the xerox. Of course that meant that all of my work around fixes were lost. Having grown tired of spending 20 minutes to scan a single page and turn it into a PDF file (just getting the TWAIN drivers to fire up is a challenge) and juggle it through three programs (the version of paperport that came with it will not convert to a PDF, so you have to install a PDF print driver and print to a pdf), I decided to see if there was a firmware update available. That was a huge mistake.I followed the directions on their web site for installing the new software, but once you find those instructions (think "hide and seek") they don't mention the fact that the M15i cannot have one of the updates. I missed the fine print on the download site and the update trashed the machine. Like the previous reviewer, I called xerox "support" and they would not tell me how to remove the software from the machine (once the machine is updated it prevents you from reinstalling the original software) and only offered to send a technician out for $280 for 30 minutes of support. They then said that they had no record that I owned the machine (like I am going to call about a machine I don't own?), so I would have to resend the receipt and then they could send a technician. I ended up taking it to a local repair shop who replaced the software with the original junk for the relatively low price of about $130 dollars.Well, the thing now knows that it is supposed to be more than a copier, but it is back to the same poor performance. For example, this morning getting the control software to run only took two reboots and about a half hour. With any luck it will now pick up the phone at the same time the answering machine does and switch to fax mode when appropriate, but it missed an important fax this morning (hence the rebooting, since I needed to make sure the fax was set to pick up at the same time as the answering machine and the only place to put in that info is in the control software).Given the poor performance, number of problems, and what I believe to be the complete absence of any practical support for a home product, I strongly recommend that people consider other manufacturers. I have a MFC from Brother that I use in my office at work and that thing has worked like a champ.
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 can not comment on the product. Seemed to work twice, now it is dead. However, ElGato's support is HORRIBLE. Whatever their products I would recommend thinking twice before buying a product form them.1) Online support is all there is. I can find no way to actually talk to someone.2) Response time is SLOW. I filed my initial question, it took almost 2 weeks to get the first boiler plate try this try that (which didn't help) reply from them and now I am waiting for a reply back from my "it didn't work tell me how to get an exchange" email. We are going on 16 days and counting and my problem is NO WHERE close to being resolved.If you really had a complicated problem I don't see how you could get it resolved.I think they took a big hit from selling a lot of stuff at MacWorld 2008 and are having problems responding, but this is totally unacceptable.
Another reviewer mentioned this, but for some reason this camera lacks a lens cover (either an automatic or manual mechanism). There is a small sheet of clear plastic covering the actual lens, but if you were to carry the camera around in your pocket, or bag, this plastic cover would get scratched quickly.Because of this, the C530 would probably be good to keep in the house, and take out for indoor pictures on special occasions or something. It would NOT be a good "carrying-around" camera for daily use, despite its relatively small size.
The cartridge did not work. The printer did not recognize it. It kept displaying "Change Cartridge". That occured whenever I used generic cartridges, and did not whenever I used a genuine Lexmark cartridge (12A1970) from Office Max. Any suggestion to make the this cartride work?
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.
I bought this player a year ago to be used in the guest bedroom.I knew I was taking a risk but I fell for the "wow this is really cheap" and the "how bad could it be, after all it will only be used every now and again by visiting family and friends" big mistake. This is a total heap. save your money and buy another brand, beware of cheap chinese rip off garbage.
Bought this online and it is defective out of the box. Connected using HDMI cables from Direct TV HDTV box to reciever and HDMI to Sony HDTV. System volumn is so low, I must turn it up to the max level to begin to enjoy watching movies. In fact the audio system & speakers built into the Sony TV are better. Then while using system, occasionally the audio stops and is replaced with a loud ( wish I could get the normal audio this loud) static noise. I have to either turn the system on and off, or toggle the XPL mode switch on the remote to stop the racket.Samsung's web site wants me to ship the unit at my expense to a shop in California so they can fix(?) or replace. Since the shipping, wait, etc are more than I think the unit is worth, I'll probably just purchase a unit from a different manufacturer.After buying and loving a Samsung LNS3251D LCD HDTV, I'd hoped for more.
I've ordered rolls of paper before, including big 107" rolls, so placing an order from Amazon instead of the big NYC camera store didn't seem like it'd make that big of a different to me. It arrived just a few days later, and I loaded it up for a shoot booked that weekend. When I got around to unloading the paper, I was surprised to find that the first 6 feet or so were ripped clear through. After cutting that off, we got it up on the roller and noticed that when rolling it out, the paper had a wobble to it, and what appeared to be water or humidity damage, which showed up in big uniformely-placed circles, almost like a Twister board. These really showed up when shooting at an angle, or using lights running parallel to the background. We ended up rolling out a bit more and cutting off even more to try and get the best section, which we ended up shooting against.All told, we blew through half of this roll of paper just to finish the shoot, which required me to spend a considerable amount of time in post smoothing out the paper. I would have set up a return, but I didn't think to check that the paper might be damaged before using it, and half of the product is in the garbage now. Next time, I'm ordering directly from that big camera place, as I've never had anything show up messed up like this from them.Good color on the paper, though. I'm happy with the shots that I did get with it, and it catches color really well. Much nicer and smoother images than shooting against pure white. I want to try out the Thunder Grey next.
When I received it, I could not turn it on, so I checked the user menu and fialed to find out how to trouble-shoot. After spent a couple of hours, I decided to quit.
These were terrible earphones. Only one of the speakers actually worked, and the working speaker also had extremely low volume. They are not worth the 5 bucks I wasted, and definitely not worth the $30 suggested retail. I requested a return and they have not gotten back to me. Oh well, I guess that's 5 bucks down the tube. Too bad most of the 2.5 mm headphones are awful.
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".
This printer has frustrated me more than almost anything else I can think of. While admittedly, it usually prints what I want printed, anything with color in has light bars/streaks across it. And, the WORST feature of this printer is that it flat out refuses to print anything if it gets the notion that any of the ink cartridges is low. And YOU GET NO ADVANCE WARNING.Aside from that, the scanner works very well. I have used it a lot and have been quite happy with it.Don't buy this.:)
I bought this item hoping that it would work in the PC Card slot in my Civic, but when I popped it in and pressed the Card tab, it would not read from the device. I checked the card reader and media both in a laptop prior to using it in my car, so I knew that the media and adapter both work. I believe that Honda uses a Type I card slot instead of a Type II card (this adapter is Type II).So, if you are thinking of getting this for your car, you'd be better served getting theSanDisk SDAD-38-A10 CF to PC Card Adapter, which is specifically mentioned in comments as working w/Honda. Now I am just hoping that the new card that I bought will be able to address a 16GB CF card!
Watch out for this U3 crap. The reality is that as far as I'm concerned, it's useless at best. Worse yet, it interferes with the operation of the flash drives. In concept the U3 software sounds interesting. Who wouldn't like to be able to run software from a flash drive on a computer? The reality doesn't match the concept: you get a limited selection of oddball software that is pretty much useless for most people. Then you get two drives installing on any computer on which you use the flash drive. You can't even erase the U3 crap off the flash drive since it's read-only. PNY has really screwed up on this one. Their hardware may be among the best, but the U3 crap is the pits.
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!!
I've had the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk for over a little over a year. In that time, it has never consistently worked. I can't transfer more than about 100 files to it at a time; it will disconnect itself from my Mac-based network and I'll have to unplug and replug it in order for it to show up again. This is true whether it is plugged directly into the Ethernet port on my Airport or it is plugged into the USB port on my computer.I finally gave in and purchased an Airport Extreme and a USB Hard Drive (from G-Drive). It works amazingly well. I recommend you do that and do NOT purchased a NAS from LaCie.
This product makes "pst pst pst pst" noises between tracks without fail each time. These noises become more obvious and annoying in a quiet surrounding.Well, I thougt to myself if i upgrade the firmware, maybe, just maybe these noises might go away. After the firmware upgrade following the intruction, guess what, the darn thing won't even turn back on. Don't gamble with iAudio U2. I wouldn't go near any iAudio products.P.S. Support was prompt. I got an email with the instruction how to fix the problem. Now, it works without bothersome noises between tracks. Everybody knows its sound is great... :)
I ordered this for a new Sangean AM radio cuz the belt clip on the radio was about worthless and I was getting tired of the radio popping off my belt or out of my pocket and crashing to the hard floor all the time when I was working out. The pocket size is about right for the AM radio I have. Been using it lots lately after a while of not using it. Forget it. The strap is tough and tight and short. You can strap it tight to cut off your circulation but even then it comes loose and is hot and sweaty--there's just no elacticity or breathability here. The buckle on the strap pinches and leaves marks in your skin and still doesn't hold. The strap is too short if you have reasonably large arms. The strap is hot and big and thick and neoprene like and uncomfy if working out. The inner AND outer ends of the strap have velcro hooks... meaning that as you move your arms when working out, it catches and frays your shirt with each pass of your arm. The outer mesh gets frayed easily over time and looks like crap. Stinks/smells bad just like everything else after just a few workouts. Fits the Sangean radio but the straps and form don't work well with the radio at all period, so have to take the radio out to try to figure the darn thing out all the time. And then the casing seems to press buttons on the radio on it's own when bending arms working out. What a pain. Forget it.
I've used an older lifecam for the last few years with no problems whatsoever but this one ain't all that great. The software doesn't seem to work that well with Skype. Almost every video conversation I had using this camera froze up at some point. Even after reinstalling the software the problems persisted. The picture was somewhat improved over cameras of old, but what's the point if it freezes up all the time? I can't recommend this camera at all. Maybe the higher-level stuff from Microsoft is better (and perhaps this product is meant to push you in that direction) but I'm going with an HP camera from here on out.
Well, who needs simple mp3 playing anymore? At 5 years after iPod's introduction, what people truly wants is a MULTIMEDIA player and there Zunes fails short: it plays only M$'s own wm and a bastard type of mpeg4 of its own creation when most people now rips DVDs using the .avi format either in DivX or Xvid.What we need is a player that allows the user to load the latest codecs into it to play any kind of media format he prefers.Zune, instead, puts the user in a straightjacket imposing what Microsoft wants him to play.And what M$ allows you to play is movies with no compression which take over 2Gb space when any DivX takes only 700Mbs. On top of that--even in this day when most TVs support letterbox, Zune forces you to view them in the standard 4:3 ratio, distorting the images.I'm selling mine on eBay and getting something else.
I had high hopes for this keyboard and the wireless works well. I notice some slight latency if the mouse is at rest. When I have my GPRS phone within 2 feet it interferes terribly.But worst of all is the Intellipoint 5.0 software and the key changes. The new software changes the default mapping for the middle click to &quot;Alt-tab&quot;. You can restore application specific behavior by setting it back to auto-scroll (the old default). Also, tilt-wheel technology is stupid. However, I really like the new smooth wheel. I wish Logitech would do that.My biggest peeve - WHY move the delete and end keys around?? Why is delete so big???? And why is the left Ctrl key small??? I don't get it. I use End frequently and it should not have been moved. Very poor focus study I guess.Anyway, it was returned. Caveat emptor.
I've had this tv for under a year. The image retention (IR) is progressively getting worse. At this point, if there is a static graphic on the screen for as short as 3-5minutes, I'll have IR for several minutes after. And yes, I have all the settings that are supposed to deter this problem. Note on page 3 of the manual at the bottom it states that burn-in and IR are NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY!!! Despite not being covered, when I called about the problem, I was referred to the local warranty repair shop and they attempted to fix the problem by replacing the pc boards (not sure exactly which ones). That didn't help at all. Then they took the tv to their shop. After which they informed me that the problem wasn't covered. If it isn't covered why did they even try to fix it to begin with???I am extremely disappointed with this product.
Poor. I bought a pair of these units for a 4 month motorcycle trip in Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos).As most others have noted, the actual use of functions is awkward, and requires constant reference to the manual to figure out how many times to push each button and for how long.Range was fairly pathetic; I'd say 250 metres was about the best we achieved even with direct line-of-sight.Each day seemed to bring a new idiosyncrasy out of one of the units. Battery life wildly varied with each set of batteries, range seemed to drop to about 10 metres sometimes even with fresh batteries, and frequently the units refused to even switch on or broadcast properly.Eventually we binned them out of sheer frustration, which was a shame since it really was fantastic to be able to communicate when things were (on the very rare occasion) working correctly.Next time I'll invest the money for a decent set that I can get proper usage out of.
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 bought this printer after my HP 2100TN started needing us to press the button on the printer every time we queued a print job. At first the 3052 seemed the answer to our needs. It was very easy to set up for our home office and kids machines. It printed and copied fast and sharp. That lasted for about 100 pages and then it started producing a huge white area down the middle of the page. Removing and shaking the cartridge would fix this for a a few pages and then that stopped working. Faced with a long and frustrating time on the phone with support I decided to just get a new cartridge. This did the trick for about 200 pages and then it started missing the whole center section of the page again. Shaking the cartridge fixes it temporarily. Of course, it always does it when we are in a panic with a customer proposal or homework due that day. I am using genuine HP cartridges which are $55 each. My advice is to look at the competition. Great idea but it doesn't print!
I got these pens because I was told my many people that I can sign/write on my photos. It works great on Matte photos from my ink jet printer, but anything glossy/luster/pearl from a professional printing service doesn't work. The ink wipes right off. I even tried to let it dry for an hour, still comes off.very disappointed
Didn't spend much time working with this lens, was very disappointed in the product. The auto focus was slow and loud. When using manual focus, found the focus ring to be tight and sticky. I was unable to focus and maintain any steadiness, with the effort needed to move the focus ring. Knew I would only get frustrated by this lens and returned it immediately.
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.
Previously used Memorex, Verbatim discs with few to no problems. Many TDK discs start to skip or cause "unable to read" messages in my PC and my PS2 right toward the ends of movies. Been having to see many movies over to see what happens. Bad. Stay away.
Description does not give enough information on the specifications, ie...video in/outputs, # of s-jacks, etc....
Headphone wire from ear muff points up which leads to wearing down to a dodgy connection from the weight of the coil lead. Had to tape it in 'pointing up' position to get stereo sound within first week of use.Sound quality and noise reduction I was happy with.
We ordered computer RAM. We got video screens! We returned the screens. We got MORE screens. Draw your own conclusions and act accordingly...
The ad boasts &quot;best anti-skip protection around&quot;. I must be doing something wrong because this thing skips constantly. You can't jog with it or even power walk with it. Overall, nice to have something that will play MP3s, but not worth the money!!
Do yourself a favor and don't buy a refurbished piece of electronics. This piece of crap Ibook worked ok for about 2 months, now it just cuts off without warning for no reason whatsoever. At first it would happen only when the cord was disconnected from the AC adapter, now it doesn't matter when. Huge pain the _____ since I usually have to pop out the battery, put it back in, wait for it to reboot, then set the date and time over again. Who knows, one day it might not boot up at all. Luckily I can afford to buy a new model now so I guess I got my $200 worth.. Should of just did without until I could afford a new one.I contacted the seller, and although they were nice, the best they can do is sell me the original powercord for an Ibook which is now $60..Why didn't they include that anyway??? I'm glad I didn't buy one because now the thing cuts off even when the cord is plugged in so that can't be the problem.. Oh and the guy on the phone also tried to sell me a used MacBook.. Bruhahaha
I got these earbuds about 6 months ago to replace the junk that came with my iPod.While the sound is actually pretty good for the money, the material they use to coat the wires will completely decompose into a soft mush within a couple of months use. Mine are so bad that after 3 months, all the rubber that coated the wires connecting the two earbuds has fallen off.I've never had a more comfortable earbud, but I wouldn't ever buy these again unless I could afford to replace them every three months.
This was the second Linksys wireless camera I have tried and it will be my last. I decided to try the best Linksys had to offer thinking it would work better that the less expensive model. I was wrong. The main problem I have is the speed in which the web server in the camera rendered the video. It is so slow that at times my browser times out. I have checked and verified the wireless network speed is up tp par and I tried to access the camera both from the internet and directly from the my network side (192.168.1.XXX) and it continues to be slow. I even tried to use the lowest resolution setting with no success.
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
It did not work when i received it. Called the seller and they replace it immediately. The second one stopped working after a month. The product is not made to last. No wonder it was cheap in price. Would not recommend it at all.
This drive was a significant disappointment. Not only will it not burn to any other media besides HP's expensive media, but compatibility issues are a problem. I thought this would be a great way to share some old home videos. In only one of the four DVD players that our family owns would the player read a DVD. All are reasonably priced players bought within the last year.Also, if you're capturing video, forget about using the capture feature in the built-in software. There are only minimal editing abilities provided and the software does a so-so job of detecting incoming video. I own a number of HP products that do an excellent job. This, unfortunately, is not one of them.
This product was awful. We could not get Dremweaver to work. We contacted Adboe and they said they needed port 21 opened. I had to spend 9.95 to have this port opened. After one hour on the phone nothing works. I just returned the prodct. Very frustrating talking to India. They only good thing I can say is they offer 24/7 support.
Cute product.... fast delivery... arrived in excellent shape. I was, however, somewhat disappointed with the product overall. "Loudest" volume is still too soft to be heard mere feet from the computer. The on/off button is on the BACK of the subwoofer... not too convenient. Would not buy it again.
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?
Lasted less than a month, I lost irreplaceable pictures by trusting this card. I have seldom been so disappointed.
Since just 4 frequency options are available, you will deal with static no matter what station you're using if you live anywhere near a metropolis. For long trips, you can tell when you are approaching a city without looking at the signs, because you'll start to hear enough static to annoy you. You'll change the station and find that none of the stations cleanly plays your music or audiobook or sermon or whatever you're listening to. When you do change the station to see if another works better, the radio will blast your ears because to hear your mp3 player you have to turn the volume up a lot. (I got a cassette adapter a few days later and it played just fine at normal volume - and no static.)Design wise, I'm not sure how it made it past research and development. Imagine taping a bundle of lollipops to a deck of cards, so they stick out like a tail, and the feel of that job in your hand would not be stranger than your iPod with this contraption plugged in. It sits in your car most awkwardly. The buttons are easy enough for your fingers to find, which is nice because you will become adept at switching frequencies quickly to see if another one plays better, but only in the middle of nowhere will you get the clean output that you expect from a product at this price.
I bought this camera and mistakenly kept it in my pocket. Lens completely fills with dust. Its a manufacturing flaw when the lens retracts it creates a suction which sucks dust into the sensor. There is no way to clean it except to send it back. Do not buy this camera.
I've had smaller laptop bags that both protected my laptops better and still offered me plenty of space to put things away. This thing can barely hold my laptop and papers! Let alone the adapter or extra cables! It defeats the purpose of even bothering with a laptop bag! I'm gonna have to try and sell it or give it away!
I would pass on this and purchase the suction cup mount instead. This holds the unit at the wrong angle and depending on your visor location it may be above the window so the receptors on the detector are covered.
What a nightmare. I have had mine for about one year. It did well with the original battery, but when that failed, I have had no end of problems. I put in a new battery and the thing locks up about every third time I dock it to my computer. I have tried reloading the firmware, cleaning, and finally formatting and reloading everything. It is still giving me fits.I am now an enemy of anything with lithium based batteries (lithium ion, lithium poly, etc.). I found out the batteries (looked it up in wikipedia) have to be carefully guarded during charging to keep from over charging lest they catch fire or explode. Then I found out the batteries lose about 20% of their capacity per year from date of manufacture (your mileage may vary depending on usage and conditions of use).I am switching to a MP3 player (SanDisk SDMX3-2048 Sansa M250 2 GB MP3 Player) that uses standard OTC batteries and getting a good set of NiMH batts (with their own set of pros and cons) and a smart charger. The unit has less memory and is less durable but is sounder, electronically.
Intel PWLA8391GT PRO/1000 GT PCI Network AdapterDon't buy this card - it is garbage and there is no support for problems anywhere!!I bought 3 of them -one for an intel machine and 2 for amd machines. The cards work in the the amd machine but you cannot enter your cmos setup unless you take the card completely out. I have spent hours trying to get a solution to this problem, hours of working through all the useless junk that has become the internet. Even the intel site acts likes there is not a problem - they offer up some junk they call drivers but downloading it was a waste of time. The card works well in an intel machine but I only like amd machines if I have a choice. I finally bought some new cards and just tossed the intel ones in the garbage - didn't even put them in the recycling bin.
Apparently the NiMH batteries utilized in this battery pack are really sub-standard. They have a terrible shelf life (they drain quickly) and did not hold a charge for even 30 minutes! Since I have been doing research on NiMH batteries and have found the new MAHA batteries to be excellent not only shelf life but duration as well. I have several tools (flashlight, camera flash, andwalkie talkies) that can use NiMH batteries and I have a MAHA charger for the same. Do your self a favor, buy the individual NiMH batteries and charger and save time and money.....Cheers....RTPS: The cost of returning the batteries (it's been about 6 months or so) is not worth the time, hassle and money to me.
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.
Unfortunately, the unit failed on the second day of use. It tries to self-calibrate every time it detects a signal, starts beeping and displays "Service required". That's too bad as it worked great if only for one day.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!I wish I could give it a negative rating.Sandisk knows that this doesn't work with certain popular cards, yet continues to sell it. It didn't work with my Lexar memory sticks, so I contacted them and they said they're trying to fix it but don't know when, or even if, it will ever be fixed.They could have VERY easily tested compatibility with the various popular brands of memory so I assume they did. Yet they chose to sell the reader anyway, knowing that it didn't work as advertised.Good aspects of the reader? It doesn't take up much space on your desktop because of its vertical design.Please read the other reviews for the problems it has reading certain brands of Compact Flash cards, etc.
i think i need a replacement, as my wireless/LAN disconnects every 25-30 minutes and than i have to restart it to get it working
a very poor quality product. I wish I could get my money back. you would do better to buy a proper scanner and ocr software.
I really liked this camera because of the size and ability to take the pictures and videos in one. Now however I am very disappointed because after one year of use the camera broke down. The still button that takes snapshots stopped working. I can only take videos now and who knows how long that will last! I am sending this for service, hoping it won't cost me too much to fix it. Very upseting that it happened the moment one year warranty expired!Part II - March 2007I have had the worse experience with this camera! Do not buy it, it does not last! First it broke down as soon as the warranty expried and I sent it for service because I really liked this camera. I paid $300 to fix it and one year later it broke down again!!! I am so frustrated I am throwing this junk to the garbage. I wish I did it the first time around, I would have a new camera by now - never Sharp!
It has space for the computer, like 1 notebook, and some cables but thats it.Its no near roomy. I sent it back as soon as it came.
DO NOT buy these speakers if you live near an RF interference source. Bought these for the computer I built for my 11 year old son and the only sound that comes out of them is a loud hum and bleedover from the radio station down the road. Have no problems with the Altec Lansing AVS300 2.1 system on my other son's computer or any of my stereo or electric guitar equip. The AVS300 runs off an AC adapter while this set gets its juice straight from the wall outlet. I expect that's what the problem is...tried different power strips etc but these speakers still suck up any and all RF and turn it into the most awful noise. Shipping them off to my step sister's kids in New England because they are totally unuseable at my house.
This product made absolutely no difference in our AM or FM reception with our Bose Wave System -- Disappointing
It is didn't cost so much for shipping, I would send it back. I paid $8.99 for the product and $5.58 for the shipping and the product is defective and doesn't work. It is a Sabrent SBT-USC1K Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to Serial DB-9RSW-232 Adapter.
It is very difficult to be sure you have pushed these buttons with out slowing you down to much. There are a lot of issues with clearing the memory too. I'd recommend to get the professional version.
I had a Fisher Price monitor that worked well for the first year, but after that it steadily got worse until we had to throw it out after a year and a half. So, after reading the positive reviews on this product I decided to give it a try. I was very disappointed--it had lots of static and interferance. I could pick up my neighbor's son across the street better than I could my own son down the hall no matter what channel I tried. And if the receiver was in the bathroom I could not pick my son up at all. I never had this problem with the Fisher Price monitor. (...)
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!
I love bringing my ipod to parties and broadcasting it through the stereo, what use is this thing then, NONE! Thanks for making us spend so much money Apple. This type of stuff should be built into the iPod for $400!!!
I was dissapointed with my original order.I received the wrong part and when I called the number on the package for assistance, they tried to make it my fault that I received the wrong part. They said I got the part I ordered. I did not. I had a copy of my original order that I printed out and I did not get what I ordered. Then, I had to pay to return the wrong part, pay a restocking fee and then pay again to have the right part sent. I finally got the right part but feel I overpaid for it.
The SPA2100 was discontinued by in 2006 and firmware is no longer available from Cisco. It would have been helpful to know this before I wasted my time ordering this and trying to set it up only to find that it could lock up under high network load. The version of the firmware I received on the device was a few revisions behind the last release and contained numerous bugs. The SPA-2102 is the current version of the adapter as of 10/2011.
For the reasons listed above, I decided NOT to purchase this unit. The mini-dv is on its way out anyway.
though advertised to make the connection between macs and an apple adc monitor, both ends are the same soit does not workif you're in this situation, you have little choice but to get apple's adapteralso the belkin adapter can be found for much less on the internet without the belkin name
This applies to all Hitachi 5year warrantee tools. The NEW replacement plan begins on date of purchase and the Manufacturers Warrantee takes precedence. This translates to the replacement plan expiring before the manufacturers warrantee which means you get $0.00 payback on this plan. For other products it is an excellant plan but should not be sold with this product or with any tool that has a manufacturer warrantee longer than the life of the replacement plan.
I got this free when I bought a laptop late last year, and even then, it's barely a value at that price.As other reviewers have said, the picture quality (yes, at the highest quality settings) is barely better than the &lt;1 MP camera in my cheap-o cellphone. Whether using the flash or taking in a well-lit environment, you'll still need a rock-steady arm to avoid getting a big blurry mess.I had hoped this little free camera, cute as it was, would at least help me get by after my old Fuji 3MP camera was stolen. I didn't expect it to match the Fuji's quality, but this extreme difference is inexcusable. Instead, I've gone back to using my 35mm film camera and scanner.If you actually decide to pay money for this camera, well, I feel very sorry for you. Please spend a few bucks more and find a REAL camera...
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.
I am another recent victim of the the Error 41 problem and just after warranty on this machine. Was plagued by the empty ink problems throughout its life even without much use. Please do a web search on Brother Error 41 before you even consider buying this. I would avoid any other Brother inkjet product unless you know for sure that it does not use the same printer head mechanism. This problem seems to affect a large range of MFC products.
This is one of the worst purchases I have ever made! I am not that bothered by the 8 hours I spent trying to get the device to work. The directions are awful; the software is terrible; and the effort required to download the first set of songs was hardly worth it! Once I finally figured out how to download songs, things seemed OK. The device was working well and the sound quality was pretty good.This lasted for 3 months and then one side of the headphones just stopped working. Philips sent me new headphones, no questions asked, and I was up and running once again. Things appeared to be going fine until another 7 months passed and one side of the new headphones stopped working. OK . . .I figured I would just learn to live with this problem, but then the headphones just stopped working all together! I called Philips. They were supposed to send me new headphones a month ago and I still have not received them yet! I haven't even had this product for one year!!At this point I don't want new headphones. Instead I am going to buy a different device. My overall experience with this product was bad and I would therefore not recommend that anyone purchase this unit. It is poorly made and I think Philips knows this!
I have 4 DVD recorders.I have 3 Panasonics (great machines) & wanted a 4th but because of the IR remote I was limited to 3.So I needed another brand and SHARP had a good price (it seemed, incorrectly)so I got the SHARP.It is an amazing BAD machine.It doesn't work correctly and getting it fixed is a nightmare. I just sent it back for the second time,it returned today and they fixed NOTHING.It is a true Nightmare,STAY AWAY!!!
I had this card put in my hp that has windows xp and it stinks. I play everquest and it is blocky ,flickers and now I cannot even play it. I tried down loading new drivers and all that did was make me have to reboot. I totaLLY THINK THIS CARD IS A WASTE OF MONEY.
Don't waste your money on this piece of garbage!!! I've had so many problems with this things it's ridiculous! Despite calling customer service three times, this this just doesn't work properly. It constantly finds &quot;new networks&quot; around my neighborhood and kicks me offline each time. I'm throwing mine away and buying from a different company! My friend has the same problem with his. Also, the User Manual is completely useless!!! Stay away from Linksys
I attempted to use this product in my living room with my home media computer. I need about 7 to 8 feet of range from the USB dongle to the keyboard and mouse. This hardware was not capable of that range without issues with mouse response and key strokes dropping out. All bluetooth keyboards I have tried have worked well at this range. For some reason non-bluetooth wireless keyboards seem to have serious range issues and this one is no exception. Finally the mouse is somewhat narrow and uncomfortable for my hand. It would probably be good for light use but extended use causes my hand to cramp. The keyboard is well built but not as well as my Lenovo laptop keyboard.
I can't put up with this machine any more. If one cartridge is low on ink, or at least the sensor says so, then the machine quits functioning. No black & white printing unless you run out to a store and buy the ink cartridge the machine says is out of ink, when really, there seems to be enough ink left in that cartridge to shake out into a trash basket and it looks like there's a ton of ink left in the so-called "empty" cartridge. Plenty of ink there, but apparently not enough for the low ink sensors. So Canon apparently wants to make its money on selling ink. One other thing about this machine: The instruction manual is not very helpful when things don't go right. You'll wind up figuring out what is wrong through trial and error. I wish I had waited to read the Amazon reviews more carefully before I bought this MP830. I regret buying it.
Didnt work. I bought this with my daughters phone for extra memory and the crda did not work so now I have to purchase another one.
It was the least expensive Mac-compatible camera available. I thought, "How bad can it be?" Hmmmm, "Atrocious, Baleful, Contemptible, Deplorable, Execrable, Frightful..." Too bad the English alphabet has only twenty-six letters; there are so many more words to describe how truly awful it is.Although you can adjust the sharpness slightly by moving the tiny ring on the lens, the displayed image appears as though viewed through waxed paper. Without the additional purchase of eCamm's iUSBCam software it doesn't work at all, and you'll find even that software truly and still requires the additional purchase of the sister product, iGlasses, to get a picture that doesn't approximate the glowing blobs described by someone who has been abducted by extra-terrestrials. Lighting is tricky ... it doesn't like low light or shadows. but too much light, as from a desk lamp set to illuminate your face, makes your image glow as though it were radioactive.The field of vision is oddly short and long, like a 3x5 index card. The preview app, if left in the dock, is helpful for adjusting the ambient light before attempting to use iChat and, despite complaints, will turn off both the camera and its little green light. The USB connector must be connected directly to the computer or a powered hub. But the twisty cable is only about twelve inches from connecter to lens, and so rigid at the ends that it protrudes inconveniently far, wasting a good bit of the gooseneck type coil. Oddly, this coil, with all the strength of overcooked spaghetti, actually strengthens when bent or twisted lightly. However, that action further lowers the positioning on my eMac, requiring me to look down and to the side to appear as though I am looking into the eyes of the person I'm iChatting. If I try to look at their image on the display, what they see is me looking in any direction but theirs.Yes, it's portable; but aren't they all? Yes it's inexpensive; but the add-ons more than double the price. Overall, a purchaser would be a thousand percent better off buying another brand that's plug-and-play compatible. This is pretty much a waste of money, time, and effort ... unless you're doing a report on disabilities. If you are writing about eyesight and want to experience for yourself how severe cataracts affect the vision of someone before surgical removal, this camera is IDEAL. And, just as people who've had their cataracts removed marvel at how clear and bright the world becomes post-op, shifting from this camera to just about anything else will have you shouting, I'VE BEEN CURED! I CAN SEE AGAIN! IT'S A MIRACLE!
Their customer service is terrible. The boards are unstable and getting them replaced costs you money. They used to make really great products but Personally I will never deal with this company again. If you want to sign up for a lot of headache go ahead, but you where warned.
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.
Had this frustrating little bugger for awhile but finally had to return it. After months of messing around with it trying to get it to work properly, I found someone at their tech support dept. that told me there are known problems using this with non-intel chipsets. If they would have said this up-front they could have saved me and a lot of other people alot of time and frustration.
My new one was "broken" out of the box; a screw that was set incorrectly caused the print head to jam. I purchased mine from Staples; they immediately gave me a new one, no questions asked! Mine was the first one that had been brought back to them (at that time).I, too, had the paper-jam problems, difficulty with the paper feed, inability to place more than four sheets of paper in the bin at once, etc., but now that problem isn't so big because the plastic part that slides to adjust for paper size broke and I can't use it at all. Very disappointed here; it prints clearly and fast when it works. I just wish it worked reliably and smoothly. My dad had the same problems with his new HP in another state; he bought his from Office Max and they replaced it.
Yes, I too am a victim of the same lockup behavior. Since my initial unit was already in my possession for a while, I didn't try to exhange it with Amazon. I contacted Humax directly and they were mostly helpful and cooperative. I eventually got to a point where a return was authorized. A replacement unit was sent to me first with pre-paid return shipping for the original receiver. Unfortunately, the replacement unit behaves the exact same way. Very sad. In every other way, it is a great receiver. I may contact Humax again but not sure at this time.
When I first tried this router, it wouldn't connect with my DSL modem (as another reviewer stated). After escallating this with a level 3 technician, I learned that the router has problems connecting to 10 Mb/s modems such as my Alcatel Speed Touch Home (at least as of version 1.1.1 firmware). The workaround was to uplink the DSL modem output to 100 Mb/s through a 10/100 switch or hub.Hopefully Netgear will correct the 10 Mb/s issue. Other than that, the router works great!
I may have missed it in the description, but this will not charge the 2nd generation iPod Touch, which is what I have. That was okay with me because the price was low and all I really wanted was to be able to play my touch through my car radio. Now just a month after beginning to use it, there is a lot of static and I have to hold it just right to prevent it.Overall I am not satisfied because I am now looking for a new tuner.
I was happy with this PDA until recently. Now changing battery always causes data loss. Manual says to replace battery within 1 mintue. I replace it instantly (5 seconds - I timed it , have to do jugglery!). Even then total data loss and have to resync everytime which is a big headache. Someone suggested having to supply the battery holder with voltage thru another battery pack while changing the battery. While that would work, that is a clumsy workaround and you have to be techie kinds. Even though I am techie kind, I do not like that approach. Palm should have thought about this reliability issue with this model.
Good concept but it lacks the muscles needed to be usable. After a week of testing and tweaking, I am shelving it.Installation was painful because the recommend 802.11g card did not work. I called Prismiq they said I needed to upgrade the firmware. The problem was that to do so I had to connect the unit to both my TV and my wired network, which are in two distant rooms (hence the use of a wireless card!). I managed and after the upgrade everything worked.The real disappointment was that the unit or the server application is unable to keep up with the data debit. The internet browsing is OK with the limitations of a TV screen. Photo works fine ... but browsing an album is very very slow, I would not put my friends through that. Audio: I cannot get the unit to play a song in full. After 20" it stops and moves to the next song. Video: never got more than a few clicks and a frozen picture.Of course that could be my wireless link that is bad but my laptop is able to connect wirelessly to my desktop in the same conditions and play any song and video without trouble.
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.
Despite repeated attempts to troubleshoot the poor sound quality I was unsuccessful. Sound was intermittent and often accompanied by static. Overall a big disappointment.
1. Like the other review stated, this mouse is heavy. This is not good because it is difficult to make small precise movements easily. (Bad for gaming.) It is heavy because of the AA batteries. The only reason they use AA batteries is so they can pimp their product by putting a big sticker on the front that says something about 3X the battery life.2. Not only is it heavy, the scroll wheel is also difficult to move. It feels like it was designed to move slowly. This is annoying. The driver software has a scroll accelerator option (probably because they knew people would complain), but the accelerator causes problems in certain applications.3. The driver requires a reboot after installation AND uninstallation.4. The tilt wheel is annoying and I have no idea why they came up with it.5. Only one of the two `thumb' buttons is usable because the farthest one is out of reach without repositioning.6. The ring around the scroll wheel is very large and obstructs the left and right click buttons.Other than problems with every aspect of the mouse's design, it does seem to work.
I bought one on clearance for $35. It was great for exactly 92 days, then it died completely. The company that made it is defunct, so there is no warranty or support, (I wasn't expecting that anyway). It worked pretty well for the short time I had it although the sound quality was poor-to-middlin'. I would not recommend anyone buy this at any price.
this battery will not take a charge.it is a total loss at any price, it will end up it the trash
My problems with this printer started about 2 weeks after I bought it - just long enough that I couldn't return it. First, the printer stopped recognizing the printer cartridge. HP customer service had me download a patch to fix the faulty programming and mailed me a new cartridge.Soon the printer began to develop printer feed problems. If the paper was not in quite far enough, the printer said that it was out of paper. If I pushed it in a little further, the printer would pick up everything and jam. After hand-feeding every single sheet of paper that I printed on, I gave HP another call and they sent me a replacement printer.The replacement printer worked at first, although there was a new problem: the scanning function was now faulty. It made a loud, grinding, squeaking noise as it scanned. Then the paper feed problems began to develop again. I am back to hand-feeding each sheet of paper through. I guess I'll call them back and have them send me ANOTHER printer.Do yourself a favor: don't buy this printer.
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!
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.
I've installed this modem on my system, and as long as my internet provider was running at 26k not problem, when they upgraded to 56k v.90 I was not able to be connected for more than 30 sesconds, anyone else I know had not problem at all. This modem is BAD, I am returning it tomorrow !!!!
We have owned this machine for 1 year - ran 19,000 copies in that time period. Xerox claims it will run 20,000 a month -it has broken TWICE - plastic parts both times.
I got this camera for my kids for Xmas. We used it often. It was taking pictures fine outside or in a sunny room. But any other pictures taken were dark. I couldn't even find the target. I had to follow the lamp in the living room and move the camera down to floor where our dog is because the view window was black. Only the light stood out. I read all the directions one by one exactly as it said and it still takes crapy pictures. When you put the flash on the pictures come out when you look at them white. So bad you can't even see what the picture is. I tried taking a pictures of my sisters bridal shower today and now the pictures are coming out red. The cake came out with a flash all white. Nobody knew what it was. We thought for our first digital camera we wouldn't spend to much. It was small. You didn't need batteries. It had a charger. But I'm sending it back. I thought maybe it'd fix itself. So much for that. I wouldnt buy one.
The unit looks fabulous, and I had no trouble with the remote control on my television. However, I only had it for 6 weeks when the power supply died. It can't be repaired, and Toshiba won't honor the 90-day warrantee.So, while it looks like a great product, the power supply is fragile and the customer service is one of the worst I've seen.My advice: Go with a similar product from a company with higher standards of quality and customer commitment.
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!~
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!
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 purchased a Magellan 3100 18 months ago. I have had it repaired twice and working on the third time. Customer Support very poor at best. Unit is very unreliable.MJK
Hello All,Lens hoods are pretty much a necessity, but this has to be the mostly poorly made hood I've ever used. Unlike other hoods that screw on, this one requires you to press to opposing clips and then slide the hood one, and release the clips. This leads to problems of alignment, meaning both sides of the clip need to be perfectly aligned in order for the hood to fit right. Although it's a pain and I hate...I don't really have another alternative. Either go w/o a hood, or take this one. Either way, guess I'd rather have a hood on the lense than not having one.
This is an absolutely terrible device. I am furious with myself, because I bought it solely based on the HP name (pre-scandal) without researching it first. Never again. I am finished with HP. This entire machine is designed to force you to buy expensive ink, and to force you to add lame software onto your computer. Not literally malware, but pretty close.If you buy this machine, you will curse yourself someday. Go find a different brand--HP is exploiting its name to abuse its (now former) customers.
These disks give me 100% failure rate on my NEC dual layer DVD burner.Although the disks are marked as 16x, the burner only offers 12x as maximum speed and never succeeds writing.I must say that this burner NEC never wasted a single disk of any other brand.On the other hand, I managed to use these disks and burn them OK at lower speeds (2x, 4x) on other burners.
Saved money but the headphones are worthless to me. Lousy sound and nothing can be done about it as the price was as cheap as you can get..better luck next time.
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.
wrong transmitter advertized with sansa e250 as accessory had to may $11.00 in shipping fees not refunded on docking station
I bought one and am very disappointed with it. My older filter on a film camera gave a very nice dark blue sky on almost every single shot I took. This filter does not give the same quality, nor the dark sky effect I hoped for on my EOS 30D DSLR. Extremely disappointed.
You might as well throw your money away instead of buying these. The cord separated from the plug after less than a week of pretty minor (less than 1hr per day, no pulling) use.
I'm pretty advanced with computers, but I could never get this print server to work right. It wouldn't work when I tried to print through the network -- only when I was attached directly to the print server. The setup was just too long and had some complicated steps that didn't make much sense. I'm sure if I called technical support it would have eventually worked.So I finally went out and bought the Netgear WGPS606 -- a wireless print server that costs a little more. But it was worth it. The entire setup was automatic and I was up and running on two computers within minutes. That's the way it should be.
It looks like a nice drive, and in theory exactly what I wanted. However, while using the supplied installation program on a PC, I got the "error 53" when it got to the part of assigning a drive letter to the device. First of all you have to use internet explorer and turn on active x to get that far. Then you have to turn off all your firewall protection. It still couldn't assign a drive letter to the device. With other browser there is a cryptic message to manually assign the drive letter, but it doesn't say how. I called tech support 2 times, both times got a snooty guy who said how could he know why it didn't work, he couldn't see my computer. He told me to try it on the mac. I did, and through the browser it couldn't find anything but the first page of the install stuff. I called back and the same snooty tech guy asked what version of operating system I had on the mac, 10.4.10, the most recent from Apple, and he said it wouldn't work on that, only older versions of the operating system, that something in the new mac security software prevented it from working. So I guess maybe it could be used as a USB connected drive, but using it on and XP computer or mac was impossible, at least with the supplied software and the available technical support.If there is somebody you really hate, recommend this drive to them and have fun watching them waste endless hours trying to make it work. I'm glad a few people got it to work but if you run any kind of firewall, even if you turn it completely off, or if you have a mac with the most recent operating system, you might be completly out of luck on this one. Sending it back, reluctantly. I hope they hire some competent technical support there at simpleshare, or they will be losing a lot of money with angry people.
I bought this brand of modem because my ISP (Earthlink) uses it and assured me that they would be able to assist me with the initial setup. They were unable to do so after multiple, several hour, phone calls. They alternately said the problem was with the modem, then the PC, then the other PC I tried to set it up with. The PCs use different OSs, and are different brands, so I doubt the PCs are the problem. However, I doubt the modem is bad either. My advice is to not buy a Zyxel modem if you use Earthlink, as they are unable to help you get them to work.
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.
I hate to say it, but the people who have given this item good reviews haven't owned the player long enough. Initial's build quality is very poor- it is a fact that if you buy a product from Initial, it WILL need service. It is only a matter of time, and, unfortunately, not that much time. Now, you have your new DVD player that you were all excited to purchase, but it's worth jack because the screen hinge completely broke and it won't play movies. You now get the unenviable task of contacting Initial's customer support. It's a nightmare! I think their customer service is comprised of a bunch of 8 year olds in a sweat shop in India.Trust me on this one, go with a proven brand like Sony or Toshiba, and you won't regret your decision if anything ever goes wrong.
Purchased this for use with a Garmin nuvi 650, in a 2006 Honda Pilot. After waiting for a response from ARKON customer service, I went with this model instead of the usb plug version, as they were not sure if it would work correctly with my gps model. Sadly this mount works itself out of the socket in the dash and causes the gps to lose power.
I used this item a total of two times. The first to charge the battery and the second time after the 90 day warranty expired. The unit does not power up when plugged into an outlet. It did the first time that I used it but not the second time. When I called Audiovox they gave me a choice of sending the unit in and paying $90 just to look at it, or buying a new outlet adaptor for the unit, and if the adaptor wasn't the problem they would accept a return and bang me for a 25% restocking fee. I will never buy another Audiovox product again. They do not stand behind their products.
sure i didn't spend a lot of money on it, but seriously? reminds me of my very first cell phone camera. spend a little more money and get something better..1 star because it does in fact work, its just the worst camera i have ever seen
I was sold this unit a month ago from RCWilley and they never mentioned it was an obsolete unit and that the DVD's would be really hard to locate. I have spent way too much time and money running around trying to find something that will work on this unit. I called customer service and they told me to get 4x (I had a 16x) so I found a place on line that still had them and ordered a large amount of -R and -RW. They won't work! Called customer service again and was now told that the -RW had to be only a 2x. They did not mention that before I purchased these DVD's.It is very diffucult to find such slow DVD's as 52x was sitting on the shelf. Customer Service can't figure out why the -R which are a 4x won't work. They are suppose to send me an update so it will run a 8x -R but still on 2x -RW and those are very hard to find. This still won't fix the 4x DVD's that I have and aren't worth the cost to ship back. I'd like something that worked a whole lot easier than this does!I would definetly NOT recommend this unit to anyone unless they have older DVD's to use. After reading the reveiws that this will also start eating tapes in no time and the quality of the recording is only so-so, I sure wish I had saved my money and got something that is compatible with 2006 technology and may actually still be good in a few years. The useful years on this unit expired before I brought it home!!! Don't buy one!!
I am used to bulbs lasting 3-6 months. This one lasted only 3 weeks which is not long enough for a bulb that cost $12
The mouse is great but the keyboard is very fragile. It was cheap but I expected something better from Logitech.
I bought this because it was sold as 2.0 hub, but my compoter says it isn't ! I have six USB 2.0 on my computer, so I know it's not the computer !
I wish I would have tested this product before drilling holes in my cabinet. Instructions said that 12:00 would be flashing and first thing to do was set the clock. Couldn't set clock because I couldn't see any numbers and therefore couldn't find radio stations either. I opted to email for online support as I didn't have time to call the 800 number at that time. After 3 days I still haven't heard from them. In the meantime I played a DVD and it played okay but thought the sound was tinny and decided that the 7" screen was really too small for my needs. I had thought that the under the cabinet tv would be perfect for me but I think I'll opt for a 15-17" model that sits on the counter. I took it down and took it back to the store today for a refund.
I am far from an expert however even for an amatuer this lens was horrible. I took about 400 shots with my Digital Rebel XT and got so frustrated witht the poor quality of the auto focus that I immediately returned it / got a refund.In all but the brightest lighting conditions this lens was extremely slow with the autofocus. In many cases the lens could not focus and continually hunted through it's entire range. Since most of my photography is of animals I simply could not wait for the autofocus to work and missed many shots.I tested the autofocus against my Canon 18-55 EF-s (packaged with the Rebel XT) and a Canon 75-300 EF. In every instance where the Tamron could not focus the Canon lenses had no problem! When the Tamron would focus I found the pictures were not as sharp as my Canon lenses. Again I'm far from an expert however I was only printing 4x6 photos.I replaced the Tamron with a Quantaray(Sigma) 55-200 DC which has proven to have a very good autofocus and great optical quality(for amatuers..)Bottom line.. It was hard to part with the Tamron because I was really enthused about the zoom range however I would much prefer to use 2 lenses can focus than 1 that doesn't. I have read many reviews with the same problem noted. Tamron needs to get thier act together.
So I bought this product knowing it would require a monthly subscription, well..that may have been ok, if for 1) the product hadn't been such a fuss to configure...I made several attempts with both broadband and the dial-up..and 2) once it was connected, it required you to send specific size pictures to the ...argh! most annoying piece of hardware I have ever purchased...I highly DO NOT recommend this product...first of all, Ceiva, make a product that actually has crisp graphic displays, second give the consumer the option or perhaps paying more for a unit that simply uses a compact flash card, to cycle pictures through without a subscription, and lastly...the business revenue model of forever charging customers for a service....only really works if you have a product or service that people really like and want....Ceiva executives should try and type 'Ceiva Sucks'..into Google, well over a 1,000 hits are returned....this is the very first time I have returned something I bought from Amazon...Amazon is and always will be the best and fastest way to find stuff you want...and almost always the best price too !!
I spend 6 hours speaking with the folks at Linksys, trying to get the adapter to work on a new Dell system running XP. Nothing worked.
My last monitor Goldstar monitor which was great started to go last year so I decided to get a new monitor. I was going to get a dell lcd but I was on a budget and thought I could save some money buy getting another crt. Big mistake. When I got the monitor. The geomitry is terrible. The top and bottom are curved bow like which you can't adjust. The left and right corners you can adjust one side correct but the other side is uneven so I have to keep them both a little uneve. CRT's all have this problem and they lie when it says flat screen because they are not flat at all. Only LCD's are perfectly even. The corners are blurry. I run it at 1152x864 at 75hz. 60hz gives you a headache after 5 minutes. Then after all of these problems I was stupid not to return it. I had it all packed up and I decided since it weighs a ton to keep it which was a big mistake. Well this year I now have the money to afford a lcd and I decided to get a 20.1" lcd. I had many bad experiences with CRT's and if you get one it is the luck of the draw if you get one that is good. I will never get a CRT ever again.
Bought this online from someone else. This is a review of the product, not Amazon.I have a 52" LCD, DirecTV box, PS3, xbox360 and an Onkyo receiver hooked up to this piece of junk. I'm sure it's protecting my system. Wanna know how I know? Well, whenever I turn on a light in my kitchen it powers down the whole unit. My other equipment plugged into the same outlet is working just fine. I have to turn the power back on to the unit, and then I have to reset my Onkyo. Umm, that's not why I bought this. I bought this for power failures. Not to create power failures. So, obviously it is protecting the equipment, but at the expense of never being able to use it.Save yourself the time and money. Buy something else. Or don't buy anything at all. You'd probably be better off.
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 received Emerson's iP100 as a Christmas gift and within two weeks, the power button would not turn the radio off and the radio no longer played or powered my iPod. I returned the radio, paying $8.50 in shipping costs which were never reimbursed, and received a second radio after a month and a half. Within one and a half weeks, the second radio broke in the exact same manner as the first. Yet, when I contacted Emerson to receive a refund for their defective product, they told me they do not give refunds. Now I can either return my radio for another defective radio, wasting time and money, or I can simply lose $60 on my purchase and forget the whole ordeal. I will never again buy any product with the name Emerson Radio.
Although I will preface by saying I am by no means a professional, this lens did produce "streched" landscape pictures of my trip to Alaska; however, the problem is the edges of the pictures are blurry. The results were a haze or softening around the edges of the photo which looks like you are using a cheap lens.I purchased the telephoto as well, and saw a very, very small difference in the distance I could zoom.All in all - this is another one of those instances where you get what you pay for.
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.
The camera records good video images, I'm very happy with that. The controls work fairly well, though the menus take some getting used to. I like the two handed operation, thought it's easy for the right thumb to accidentally punch buttons that turn off the auto-focus... The still images are very grainy, but I don't use this camera for that very often.That's the good, here's the ugly: I got this camera to download digital video into my PC through the onboard 1394 connection. It simply doesn't work. I called Sharp tech support: "We can't guarantee that the 1394 interface will work with any other devices except another Sharp camera." Then why the h-e-doubletoothpicks doesn't the manual say that? Why does their advertising trumpet the ability to download video to the computer? Smacks of false advertising to me.***Reviewer's Update***While my annoyance at the attitude of Sharp's customer support is unabated, I must sheepishly admit that the camera wasn't the problem with transferring video to the computer, I was. I had incorrectly connected the 1394 ports when I assembled my PC. Once I fixed that, video transfer worked excellently.If it was possible for me to change my rating, I'd now give it 4 stars. My thumb still pushes buttons I don't want it to push on occasion, button placement is not ideal.
Sony was too anxious in releasing this product. It's definitely NOT ready for mainstream and I'm surprised they even released this product. The reason why we have this product from Sony is because they wanted to tap the billion dollar mp3 player market. However, worried about its users copying mp3's, they came up w/the most retarded DRM wrapping software on the market.The hardware looks and feels great. However, the software is extremely inept, unintuitive and buggy. It is frustrating enough to make you return the product which is what I'm doing. Save yourself the stress.UDPATE 7-5-2005: Okay, so I had a chance to play with this thing a bit more over the holiday and I really really DON'T LIKE IT! I thought I'd give it another chance however, I just discovered that you can only use ONE COMPUTER to transfer songs via SonicStage onto this mp3 player. What the software does is "initialize" the device to "pair it" w/only 1 PC. If you install the software and move the cradle to another device, it WILL NOT transfer any music w/o "RE-initilizing" the device which by default REFORMATS the entire hard drive so you lose ALL YOUR DATA. Not just mp3's but ALL YOUR DATA!Does Sony not realize how many households today are multi-PC households? That means if you have a laptop & desktop, you cannot simply plug the cradle into either one and transfer your data files and music. It MUST BE initialized to only 1 device.So much for Sony brand and quality.The Sony SonicStage Software is extremely slow. I tried adding an album cover image to one of my albums. I clicked PROPERTIES, ADD IMAGE, then OKAY. From that point, it took the software 2:34 (2min 34secs) to fully complete that task. Imagine doing that for all of your albums. Sony's software is horribly buggy and slow!Stay away from this piece of junk! I wouldn't be surprised if all Sony mp3 players are this way because they do own Sony Music.The INEPT software herein mentioned in this review is SonicStage 3.1 and the player's firmware is 3.0, the latest versions as of the review date.
Product was ineffective transmitting a signal to my FM receiver. Tried various stations and modes -- even the "international setting" that was posted to this board. I strongly suggest you look at other products first.
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.
THE MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
I have no idea why but I tried to use this on both my desktop computer and laptop and it does not work. I can't hear it play back to me. I tried sound recording and it doesn't respond. My friend on another end heard nothing.I don't know why it won't work for me but will for others. So buy at your own risk. Don't buy it brand new or you may waste alot of money.
Have an older Dream Machine for my daughter and we love it. Got this one for my son and was very confused and disappointed. Who makes a CD player that doesn't have a Repeat or Shuffle feature?Also the volume and tuning dials are around the back and impossible to use easily. This will be going back to the store as soon as we can get there.
We purchased this in anticipation of a snorkeling expedition to French Polynesia. The camera malfunctioned and none of our photographs remained. No idea what happened.
I have used this printer for the last two years, though it has not been heavily used. It has completely broken down, will not acknowledge that it has paper, and the "carriage" is broken. It will not feed anything through and constantly has paper jams. I have been told by repair specialists that it will cost several hundred dollars to fix it because the "carriage" is so expensive. Though it does print beautiful photos, I am very disappointed with this product's performance over time!
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.
Does not work for the intended purpose. could be a multitude of reasons. Bought for use with a Mac, could be program is still not talking with the ultimate unit a watch, or the program is still not setup correctly. Finally had to install windows on the Mac and use a windows based program to achieve my goals.
I love theSanDisk Cruzer 16 GB Cruzer USB 2.0 Flash Drive SDCZ36-016G-A11and the sandisk fuse and sansa clip mp3 players. The best thing about sandisk mp3 players is that you can add A LOT more memory to their players with a microsd card slot.This particular player I bought becuase I wanted a small mp3 player with a little colorful screen and becuase it featured the microsd card slot.This mp3 player acted as if it didn't even have installed the slot. i put many cards into it and the card's contents would not appear on the player, it didn't even appear when i viewed the player's contents on my computer.Another thing I did not like about this player is it didn't even have a folders viewer on it. I find it is easier to look at what is on your mp3 player by searching folders, and it ceases to exist on this player.Skip this player--it obviously has issues and without the folder option, to me, it's not user friendly at all. Either get aSanDisk Sansa Fuze 4 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)or aSanDisk Sansa Clip+ 4 GB MP3 Player (Black)--for these are the only two players I'll buy going forward.
Bought these speakers as an upgrade from some no name tower speakers, for my pioneer reciver. These sonys are some great speakers, i have them in my 10 by 12 bed room. The bass these things can produce by them self if very very good, i was very surprised by how much they produced, you would only need a powered sub if they were in a big living room or , the mids are wonderful, the highs tend to scare me tho on some songs, i tend to liste to them really loud and on certin cds and songs i can hear a little crackle, i think im just being very paranoid about blowing them, yet i also think its from porly burnt cds. but 99% of the time the highs are beautiful.I bought these for 175 and am very happy with the price. they do not take up much room either. when i opend them i founf however that one of my screens was snapped in the corner, it is not a huge deal to me to replace because it still goes on. they look beautiful with the screens off however.Pros: very good quality. very good price. good bass. very clear even when very loud. look nice. dont take up much space. theyre a very good upgrade espically if on a budget.Cons: When reciver had a broken screen. The highs tend to crackle a bit ( but i think thats because of poor quality cds )UPDATE: This is an update from my review above. the tweters in these thins are complete junk. Mine tunred to junk pretty fast. Now i have to take out the tweeters and disconnect them so i dont hear that annoying crackle. it really maks me mad, i did have these at 4 stars, there not worth 10 dollars to me now.
I got my DX3215, bundled with dock and free 32MB memory card a week ago. The rechargeable battery would not hold the charge. After performing simple tasks such as setting time/date, etc. the camera dies, in seconds (not even minutes). I tried recharging it several times with the same result. This camera looks and feels like a toy camera. If you're an impatient person, take a chill pill, because the on/off button of this camera will drive you crazy. It's real tiny, and you have to hold it for a few seconds for the light to come on/off, you almost have to use the point of a pen to push the button. I'm returning it for a refund. Hope you have better luck.
Only 1 earpiece (as designed) so it will not ever give the best sound, however, the sound quality is fine for its design. The end of headband piece curves in too far that only the end piece touches the head. VERY uncomfortable. Didn't even use it for more than a minute... There has got to be better designs than this. Returning it.
This bag is dangerous! It zips from both sides. When new, I had the two zippers meeting at the top. They opened spntaneously and dumped out my new Canon Digital Rebel and a lens. Luckily I was on a carpet and nothing broke.I fixed that problem by using a safety pin to keep one zipper at its bottom location to force me to zip the other all the way over the top. So far, so good. Then, when the bag was about 2 months old, the zipper gave out totally. The bag is worthless.
I'll just hit the highlights. I didn't have it long before I exchanged it, so I can't address the battery issue. But some other negative features include:* The on/off button is incredibly tiny so if you're inclined to stubby fingernails, forget it.* The battery cover is suprisingly flimsy and feels like the tabs that click and hold it in place could break easily. It's hard to open, too, so I doubt the cover would last long.* The overall size is larger than most products of this kind and surprisingly heavy. If you're going to go with this much bulk and weight, you might as well carry a full-sized mouse.* Surprisingly, this is NOT PLUG-AND-PLAY! To use this mouse, you have to plug it in before you turn on your PC. If you unplug the receiver while your PC's running, you have to plug it in again and reboot.* Also, mine did not come with the carrying pouch that's listed on the packaging.There's absolutely no good reason to buy this mouse when there are better, comparably-priced, plug-and-play ones available online and in stores.
There's no good reception between the system and the other devices. The program got crazy twice a week. Is not a good quality product
I honestly wish I had gone for a different brand rather than HPThe pros:- The print quality is very high- I got it to work on a wireless network without much bother- It faxes multiple pages just fineThe cons:- The recommended software is awful- If you want to download the drivers, it's 160 mb, minimum, which includes lots of bloatware with confusing names designed to make you think you need them. Why can't they keep this smaller and give people a smaller option with just the basic drivers?- The printer seems to randomly disappear from my printers list every few weeks, which means a very lengthy de-install and re-install process (2 reboots + goodness knows what registry changes - gee thanks)- It seems to print a lot of un-necessary pages- fax confirmation (why do i need a page printed? there's no option to stop this)- scan confirmation (same)In short, I'd recommend anyone to go to the "download drivers" website of the OEM before buying a printer, see how many mb of junk they try to foist on people, then decide.I won't be buying HP again for the above reasons. Print quality seems to be high across all major manufacturers these days, so I'm buying on other factors next time.
My friend just brought a Epson c820 and it print better photosthan my HP 1115. I paid ~$[money] and he paid only ~$[money] from costco.So, I brought one myself. Epson print better photo than HP 1115.If you think of buying this printer, try Epson first.Also, the driver of HP 1115 doesn't work with my Iomega CR-RW andmy new Epson printer together. Bad software driver!!!
I bought this router because of the "Business Class" classification and for the Cisco name. I've always had good luck with their routhers in the past. This router is a piece of junk. I got it and it dropped my internet connection several times a day. We did the firmware upgrade and finally sent it back to Cisco for a replacement...guess what, the new one did the same thing. Stay away from this router.
We are anti-IPOD. We own a 6gb Zen, 4gb Zen photo & 1 MUV. So, I purchased this 8gb Zen back in Nov06 as a christmas gift for my teenage daughter. It did work for couple of weeks (from chirstmas till mid Janurary). Then it was the problem, when she was listening to music and all of a sudden it froze. So I figure it's not a big deal and I restart it and it rebuilds its library. And it froze again and again. I went to the Creative discussion Forum website and I found that everone has the problem. Creative should have a recall on this unit (this is not a cheap unit) So now I can't use it. And I'll send it to Creative for repair or replacement.
I did not even finish my first package of paper before I was told to replace the ink cartridge. That is a GREAT DISSAPPOINTMENT because this unit prints wonderful pictures, and it's easy to use. I'm contacting KODAK for sure!
After reading the review already posted about customer service saying the product isn't compatible with windows Me, I decided to check it out before buying. I called Polaroids service number, (no, they don't have an email address), and talked to a young lady. I told her I was considering a PDC 1100 but had read that it was not compatible with Me. Before she responded I said I couldn't believe that was true since every computer for sale this christmas is shipping with Me. (consumer non-mac that is) She then told me something interesting, that this camera IS compatible with windows Me, but that they don't offer tech support for it. Huh......... Sounds fishy to me. She also said they don't offer tech support for windows Me on ANY of their cameras. Olympus, here I come.
They dont send you the one in the picture. The end that plugs into the (whatever)-pod is much larger. It wont fit with some cases. Not really a problem for me but buyer beware. Also the plug that goes into the (whatever)-pod is made of plastic instead of metal. The whole cord seems cheep but it at 2 bucks for 3 of them its not a bad deal.
I got one of these for my birthday in 2000, and have used it on and off. I only go out and use it (if you'll pardon the pun) once in a blue moon. I lack the funds and time involved to bother with buying a more expensive telescope so I just stick with this one.It's a telescope, and works as such - though it can be frustrating to work with and aim. The knobs to set it in position are finicky and either render it immovable or too loose. It's hard to get pointed at anything smaller than the moon. It's very light, and a slight jostle will knock you off of whatever target you're looking at - that is if you don't knock it over. Because of all this THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER TELESCOPE FOR KIDS in my opinion.However, once lined up properly, it's still a telescope. It shines on looking at the moon, you can just barely make out the thicker bands on Jupiter (don't try to look for the red spot), and you can see the rings of Saturn (small, but you can tell). Don't bother looking for Messier Objects with it. Don't bother with the "best" eyepiece - it makes everything too dim.
I chose the Nuvi 680 over other comparable devices based on the Garmin reputation. I should have known better. This product consistently gets me lost and comes up with head-scratching routes for me to take. The only options I have to tweak the route calculation settings are faster or shorter route. You can't adjust the sensitivity for freeways or surface streets, etc. I assume the faster route gathers traffic info from the MSN Direct receiver but since the receiver does not appear to accurately receive updated traffic data unless it is always plugged in to an outlet (even when you are nowhere near your car or gps unit) it is not surprising the faster routes seem pretty slow. The short route option is simply zig zagging through streets to reach your destination since driving diagonally toward your destination is usually not an option.Now back to the MSN Direct receiver. If you do not keep your MSN Direct receiver plugged in and draining your car battery, it will take about 45 minutes to sync up. By then you will have already reached your destination.One of the reasons for purchasing this product was the 1 year free MSN Direct subscription. What a joke this feature is. While driving on the freeways of Los Angeles (the 10 or 101) it often gives me flash flood warnings. OK. Or it directs me to a freeway route and the traffic data is actually correct--there is traffic! Thanks for suggesting this route.The navigation through the menus is not the best either. Though the menus are simple, you often have to hit the back button several times before returning to the main screen. There isn't a main screen button. This can be distracting when you are driving. :PAlso, the map displays all freeways as RED. Hmm, that's a good color for freeways. Makes me think all freeways are heavily congested all the time. Even in LA that is not always true. If you are going to put traffic data on a map, better make it straightforward. Green for no traffic, yellow for moderate traffic, and red for bumper to bumper. It would be nice to show the sections of freeway with traffic as well, like Google maps. Instead, the nuvi 680 only displays a little sign that represents traffic and only for your immediate location. Yeah, I can see that there is traffic right in front of my front windshield but where does it end and where is there no traffic? Let me reiterate the traffic sign only shows up when you are already in the thick of it. You can't look at a bird's eye view of an area and see where the freeways are congested. This is where I pull out the iphone and check Google maps.The only reason I am giving this unit 2 stars is for the physical design and bluetooth phone feature. Though, the speaker is horrendous for a $400 piece of equipment (think iphone).Perhaps if I had no experience with a GPS unit I would have given this unit 3 stars. Perhaps if I lived under a rock and never used Google maps with traffic I would have given this unit 3 stars. The fact is, I also have an outdated unit from Lowrance. At least the Lowrance always gave me good directions with an easy to use interface. I never regretted buying the Lowrance. Can't say the same for the Nuvi 680. I curse it every time I get lost BECAUSE of it.
Terrible, doesnt work. Tried this on 5 XP machines, even with supplied drivers machines could not identify or use.
to all,, triple check these items, i got 2 of 2 faulty .when buying dvd player buy new,, if not you get burned !!!!
I purchased a pair of these headphones a year ago and they have already broken. I expected more from a company that charges $60 for a pair of headphones. It is not like they needed to re-create the wheel. If you do buy these I recommend sending the warranty. Also the option of the headphones collapsing is a horrible idea. Every time I had to pull them off my head, they would pinch my neck and hair.
The rio carbon is a slick and compact design that plays well but constantly locks up at the end of a playlist. Updates to firmware have not solved the problem. Don't waste your money on this.
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.
I bought this to replace the OEM battery (Fuji-branded NP-80) in a Fuji digital camera. This battery apparently is not a replacement for that battery as it will not charge at all. It looks exactly the same, but even after several hours on the charger, it won't even power up the camera (the camera does work, using the OEM battery, just not for very long).
Currently I own the Sony H2 and decided to upgrade to the H9 because of the added features. I was VERY please with my H2. It produced fantastic shots. This camera doesn't even come close. Also SONY LIES in their description (down further in the review).First off, the camera is strange in your hands. It leaves such little room for your fingers. On the H2 I have plenty of room to place my fingers and manipulate the controls. The tilt LCD seems flimsy and could easily be broken. It also is stupid to have a moving LCD if you can't twist it. Its good for getting above and below your eye level and thats just about it.Also, the EVF is hard to use in the sun, and you smudge the LCD constantly when you try and use the EVF. The older style allowed room for an eye cup which is a MUST with an EVF. The LCD is non useable in the very bright sun. The ONLY saving grace is that you can tilt it down to shade the sun, but if you are trying to get something at ground level from your waist area by tilting the screen and its bright out FORGET IT. So if the lighting is midlight to dark everything is useable, if not its worthless.Here is the second bummer. Sony has switched from using a normal sized ring on their camera. So everything went from a 58mm size ring to a 74mm (which is a nonstandard size). So Sony again like they typically do, stuck with their OWN products (much like they do with the memory sticks). It is SOOO much easier to find 58mm products, and at more resonable prices. As far as I know the Canon line is sticking with 58mm. Smart move by Canon. Stupid move by Sony.The other bummer is the size of the adapter and hood that you now have to use with their camera. ITS HUGE!!!! This ruins the entire concept of compact SLR like camera and ruins the entire balance of the camera. Its odd and strange. It also makes hooking up something like a telephoto lens unstable. I know they had to do it because the lens in the camera is larger than previous models but COME ON!!!Next on my list is the battery system. I can understand why Sony did the change to a different type battery, the flash does recharge faster. There are some differing results with the battery chargers depending on how you use the camera. If you use the EVF and not a lot of zoom you will get about 800 shots, but if you use the LCD and zoom a lot and go through the menu then you get about 400 out of one charge. I still like the tried true method of using AA's. Sony should have gone with 4 instead of 2, and stayed away from again THEIR line of product. A replacement battery is about $50 and chargers for your car or rapid chargers are about $100 to $200, if you stick with Sony. There are a few off brand chargers out there but... who knows what you get. They are considerably cheaper, but its my opinion you get what you pay for (hint, hint).Bokeh is WORSE in the H9 than the H1/2/5. I know this has to do with lens quality, but yuck. Its too detailed and distracts you from the item of focus.EVERYTHING is located in the menu. You have to go through several menus to get to everyday use items. It makes it rather ridiculous, and you will lose shots if you are constantly trying to manipulate the menus. In my opinion the way things were in the H2 were far superior.The H9 is considerably lighter than the H2, but it is almost to the point of feeling cheap. I don't like it at all. I liked the H2 because it was "just right" in the weight department. The H9 does come with a remote, which is fantastic for taking shots you want to be in, or if you don't want move the camera by pushing the shutter button. The camera also featuers better movie modes than the H2, but they stink compared to a camcorder. If you want REAL movies of your family buy a camcorder. The nightshot is kinda cool and does pretty goood, but the shots of course come out in black and white. If you have a HD monitor its kind of neat to be able to see the shots on that, but if you are like the majority of Americans you don't have an HD TV set.. Yet.So what about picture quality? The picture quality is good. However, here is WHY SONY LIES!!! The camera does NOT have a fine setting for compression. This is ULTRA important if you plan on doing any type of editing. It also impacts the picture quality at the higher megapixels. There is a compression issue as well that makes the picture quality even worse than their previous lines. This leaves you to the post processing nightmare. Sony so far has done NOTHING about it!!! They themselves DON'T KNOW WHERE THE SETTING IS!!!!! Their engineers can't figure out what went wrong. Dunce. Thus the 8megapixels are WORTHLESS!!!This is not the only complaint I have about this camera. It has significant problems with in camera processing. I think this due to the use of their Bionz processor. It leaves color distortions and smearing. It also has soft edges and a barrel distortion like no other (wide angle shots of buildings are horrible, the buildings look like they are curved). The DRO is worthless and should be taken off the Sony line of cameras.Sony was trying to be innovative but I honestly think they failed. This camera is not worth the price tag and needs work. They should have never tried to cram more megapixels on a tiny chip and then try and make up with it by using horrible in camera processing. They should have quailty tested it better than they did. Now they will either have to issue a firmware upgrade if the issues are software related OR they will need to issue a recall if its hardware related. My thought is they have stopped sending the cameras out as they are not available through their website (out of stock) and trying to maybe fix the newer models, but I wouldn't buy one of these cameras for a while until the issues are corrected.If you are coming from a point and shoot with no optical zoom and very little megapixel or quality, you will think this camera is the bomb. However if you come from another good quality ultra zoom you will be VERY disappointed. The new Canon S5 is coming out and they stayed within the sensors capabilities and added a HOT SHOE. Buy either an older H series (H2 is honestly the best out of the bunch, for IQ) or get a Canon (either the S3 or soon to be released S5).You can also find clearance H2's at several stores at a VERY discounted price. Great camares with NONE of the problems mentioned here. It also gets a Highly recommended rating from dpreview and ranked number 2 by consumer reports.
The good point that it is easy to install and easy to use.I did enjoy it for several months in a particular location. Changing geographic locations increased my problems.However,The signal is weak compared to other similar units.This becomes frustrating overtime. If you wish to buy a unitfor broadcasting from the IPOD or similar device be certain that theunit you are buying has enough broadcast power. Otherwise you may start the switch the radio station to find a quiet zone for this ITRIP to broadcast over. Driving down the road fiddling with radio sations is not a safe activity.I have just replaced my unit with another manufacturers unit. The new onecan overcome the static to the point that my radio will drop a distant station that it found and synch with new unit. I could have never have done this with my ITRIP.
I recently took this camera with me on a trip to Jamaica. It worked alright at the surface and down to around 30-40 feet. However, after that the camera would simply turn off. No more light telling the flash was ready, no pictures would take, etc. When we ascended back up above 35 feet or so, it would start working again. I would not recommend this camera for anyone diving past 30 feet.
I love Onkyo products.... They work and sound great and do everything that you could ask for.... Except this one. After a little over a year, I was noticing that the CD player would turn itself on. Soemtimes it would start playing the CD, others it would start and pause it. There were even times where I couldn't control anything. I did some online research and it seems that there are a good amount of consumers having issues with this CD player. It was great before the issues started, but for $200 I shouldn't have issues.
I have never grown to hate a device as much as I hate this. Over the three or so years I have owned this piece of crap, I have come to loathe it and by extension everything associated with HP. Paper handling is erratic and unreliable especially on heavy stock, e.g, greeting cards or photo stock, the installer and driver is buggy, HP is constantly hounding to download and install updates which make performance even worse. On top of that, the ink is obscenely expensive and it rejects generic cartridges. The one good thing is that print quality, especially for photos is quite good, if you can get it to work. I've kept it for that purpose alone, and because I need a scanner for my work (this scanner function is buggy as hell, though) and use a Samsung ML-1630 laser printer for my ordinary b & w printing (I love my Samsung). I've spent 7 hours over two days trying unsuccessfully to get this HP piece of crap to print a single photo greeting card. Paper jam. Then carriage jam. Then PC can suddenly not find the HP printer. Reinstall drivers. Carriage jam. Paper jam. I am now preparing to take it up to the roof of my high rise and throw it over the edge. A drop of 14 floors to the pavement ought to do the trick. I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING HP AGAIN!! Incidentally, if you read some of my other reviews, I think you'll see I am not especially difficult to please.
This is my second comment on this card. I have recently found out that there are compatibility issues with some higher memory cards and certain cameras and manufacturers. Apparently the firmware version I have on my Olympus C-5050 is v77 and works poorly with higher capacity cards. Companies are still giving little info on this, but Viking's website says the CF1GB works on my camera...
Terrible reliability. I purchased this player and used it for maybe a total of 2 hours over the period of 1 week, during which it sat on my desk and was never subjected to any harsh treatment. The last time I tried to use it, the player would start up, then shut down and restart itself. It would keep doing this indefinitely. I had to pull the battery to shut it down. I decided to return this for a refund. I am not too sure about getting a replacement, since my confidence in this product is pretty much shot.
While HP did a pretty good job with this camera, someone forgot to figure out how much power it takes to run it. If you have this camera, buy stock in a battery company just so that you can get some of your money back over the next few years. I have gotten as little as a dozen pictures out of a fresh set of batteries, to as many as 25 pictures using high end batteries 2800 mAh batteries.Rechargeable batteries are a mixed blessing. The hp photosmart 8886 docking station will recharge your rechargeable batteries when you put the camera in, but there is no trickle charger feature built into the docking station. This means that your batteries will charge up, but then sit without any maintenance cycle to keep them topped off for you. So, your batteries may well be dead in a week or two even though the camera was on the docking station.Not very well thought out at all.Optical zoom provides good pictures.Digital zoom starts going down hill very quickly to the point of not usable.The video clip feature is very choppy, so not that great compared with other cameras in this price range.All in all, I'd pass on this camera if I were to buy another one. The battery eating power needs are just too great to make this a user friendly battery.
Cable works with some combinations of devices but doesn't work at all with others. Works on one TV with my Xbox, another it works with the computer but not the Xbox while one of my other cables works flawlessly. I'll be buying a slightly better cable next and trashing this one.
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!
I recieved the keyboard in the mail, and it's good looking...but a few of the keys don't work. It is nothing but a complete piece of junk and am upset for wasting money I could've used on a better keyboard on it. I don't recommend buying it. It is not worth it.
The HP a1250n is, without a doubt, the worst computer system I have ever experienced. I have used a wide variety of computers and I can honestly say that this HP is absolutely the most problematic.Bottom line = the HP a1250n system, its components, and its software DO NOT WORK together. There is nothing good to say about this system.The dual processor, in itself, should be a powerful feature, but not if the rest of the computer cannot support it. Unfortunately, this is the case with the HP a1250n. Add to the mix, the excessive trial software and unnecessary programs that HP installs on its systems, and the HP a1250n is already slowed right out of the box. Also, the LightScribe drive could be very cool, but is rendered nearly useless on this system, since 9 out of 10 times, the drive cannot recognize a loaded CD/DVD (even when it is a LightScribe-specific CD/DVD). In addition, the Sonic software installed for the LightScribe drive doesn't work well with the LightScribe and often results in random error messages. For general work, such as emails, internet, text documents, etc., the HP a1250n runs slightly faster (but not significantly) compared with my 5-year-old system. However, when using powerful programs with larger files, such as movie-making and graphic editing software, the system runs slowly and often locks-up, requiring reboots.The HP a1250n is a total disappointment and waste of money. I will never buy a HP computer again.
I was really disappointed after i got this alarm clock. It worked fine for a few days, although the sound qaulity was rather disappointing. Then everything just fell apart...the cd player stopped working first, playing tracks only when it felt like it. The alarm would go off sporadically and was very unreliable; it seemed like whenever i needed to wake up the most it never rang. I've since returned the item. An alarm clock that picks and chooses when to wake me up isn't my idea of a great product.
this item look like a toy not sound a lot and i thought i bought the securityman that look like the picture that bring antenna this just coming without them thats why i said that is not the real one anyways just do not trust what the picture look and seller said.
I recieved the box in the time stated,however I did not open the box as I trusted that I had recieved the ordered product.When I did open the box ordered I was shocked to find that the package had been opened,and a case from Fieldpiece had been substituted,even-tho the package was from Garmin.I should have returned the oder but the two 10 day time limit had exspired.I will have to eat the bag or find another use. I will order again but I will open all products as soon as I recieve them.Thanks; Bobbie Ray Brown
Mic is very bad quality. Very light compared to others I have. It feels like a toy mic that belongs to a cheap toy keyboard.
I am a Nikon fan I have Nikon 6T (for my panasonic FZ20) and Nikon D50. But about Coolpix 4600:All picutures are always blurred or atleast fuzzy. It somehow take decent photos of face and buildings(if they have strong straight edges/stripes).
What is the real problem with all of these cheap Blu-ray sets? (Verbatim, Memorex, Ridata and so on...)They cost little and last little too. The thing is when they came out people started buying those "Cheap Medias" and once they received them and used them for few times they would write a 5/4 stars review, then when a few months have passed, most of them lose the data or video and 1/2 stars reviews begin to emerge...You can notice this by selecting see all reviews and organizing them by "Newest First". Then you go to the last page and you will see how the first 5 to 10 reviews are 4/5 star ones. Then the first person to take the risk of doing a 1/2 star review gets hammered by all others, and few months later you see how 1/2 stars reviews are more common and people begin to accept them...The whole idea of my review is to advice you about the inaccuracy of the product ratings and some of the reviews. Do NOT be fooled... "You Get What You Paid For."
Dont buy the iRock. First of all, it eats batteries like a madman! Second, when you move it, it distorts the sound on the radio. Third, it only has 4 stations, and if there is a station broadcasting on any of thoes, it runs over and distorts the sound on the other 3. Fourth, after taking care of it, and using it for about 3 weeks, the wires in the conector from the mini-jack to the transmitter broke, and now they short circuit, draning batteries and distorting the sound even more!My sugestion, if it is for an iPod, buy a Griffin Technology iTrip. They are great!! If not for an iPod, get a cassette adapter.
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.
As said before...All HDMI cables are the same. They work on a digital signal. You get 1080p with the same picture quality as you would with any HDMI cable. Don't waste your money on this garbage.As far as Monsters lifetime warranty goes...I have had my 12' generic brand HDMI cable for 3 years running my Xbox 360 and I have never had a problem.My cable cost $12If I ever did have a problem [which I wont] I'll pay $12 for another one and still wont pay anything close to as much as Monster brand.
I returned this product because the sticky orange underside, which is what allows the tripod to stick to "any surface", leaves residue wherever you stick it. This was not the quality good i was looking for although the concept was interesting and useful. I would not buy this unless you are only planning on using it on outdoor surfaces. The company was very understanding and offered a full refund.
Fine while it lasted but that wasn't very long.
I purchased this mobo on november 30 2007 and received it on December 3 2007. The board preformed semi-flawless until May 11 2008 on that day this Asus product died and after nearly 4 months I'm still getting a run around from Asus customer support. I am now on my "FIFTH RMA'ed MOTHERBOARD" and that s*&^%%$#$ doesn't work either. I have replaced EVERYTHING that connects to this board and still it fails. Do yourself a favor and do a google search on this product and find some forums on this product and you will read the same story as mine.I found out too late what type of junk ASUS sells. Run from this board and any other by this company !!!!
I don't know what those other reviewers are talking about, but these earbuds are pretty bad considering they're from Sony. They are comfortable to wear and do fine in the higher ranges, but they put out absolutely no bass. If you like actually hearing the beat when you listen to music, don't buy these.
I was shipped the wrong thing! I received a "Gemini Wall Mount Jack"with no packing slip. I have sent two emails to Polsteins Home & Beyond and have yet to receive a reply.
Shortly after purchasing the unit, it began to malfunction. After it was turned on it would freeze in the startup screen. I looked through the instruction manual and there are no troubleshooting solutions to this problem. There is no a reset command procedure listed in the manual, and it would not turn off even when the power cable was disconnected. I was left with a useless piece of equipment for the remainder of the long car trip that I was on.After returning home, I went online and found out that many other people who bought this product had the same problem, and also could not figure out a way to restart it. I upgraded the firmware (after letting it completely drain batteries and restart), but I still had the same problem. Other users have stated that they only experienced the freezing after installing the firmware upgrade. This leads me to believe it is a hardware problem. Only after contacting customer service, were they able to tell me how to restart the device (Volume+ and Mode at same time). However sometimes I have to restart the device 5 or 6 times before it starts working. I notice it freezes when the temperature is anything outside of 70-80 degrees, so even though it is a car stereo receiver you cannot leave it in your car.The Delphi automated telephone system that answers customer service calls is horrendous. Once connected to a service representative, they were extremely nice, knowledgeable, and helpful, but getting there was a guessing game with many dead ends. On 2 separate calls, I followed the instructions to be connected to customer support for XM satellite radios, and then I would get either an operator saying "this number cannot be completed as dialed, please hang up and try again", or the phone would ring for a few minutes without being answered and an operator's voice would say "no one is available to take your call, please hang up and try again". On the 3rd call after going through the entire menu, I was told that the customer support office was closed, even though it was well within the hours of operation that I found on the website. The only way I was able to get in contact with a human being, was to follow instructions for a different division, wait on hold for that division, then have my call forwarded to the correct division and then be placed on hold again. As a company that is founded on electronics for a variety of applications, including communications, I think it is absolutely ridiculous that Delphi has such a terrible customer support interface.Now the device has started malfunctioning again with the same problem, and I went through the same hassle to contact customer service. I was given an address to send the receiver for a replacement under warranty. However I am required to spend my own money on shipping to replace a very expensive yet defective product.I am a very dissatisfied customer of Delphi, and based on my experience I would not recommend anyone buy Delphi products in the future.
Can I give it 0 stars? Just don't buy this product. It doesnt work well. Try another brand. DW
The Kodak C643 is a pretty crappy camera. That sums it up. I bought this camera to replace my Canon Digital ELPH because it was inexpensive and has a lot of megapixels. You definitely get what you pay for. The camera is very light, which is not a good thing. It's made of cheap plastic. The pictures it takes are of very low quality. The flash makes objects appear washed out, even when the subject is 10 feet away. Low-light pictures are awful. They turn out with a brown tinge. My four-year-old Canon could make low-light pictures look not too bad.In short, pay a couple of extra bucks and buy a Canon. You'll be much happier and your pictures will turn out better.
Having owned a few scanners, this one has dissapointed be because of its shallow depth of focus. It is absolutely useless for any magazine articles or objects with any texture. I think we are talking submillimeter DOF. I'd like to send it back but put some wear on it. Other aspects of use are ok, though I find I need an AC adapter for my USB system when I use this scanner with my AC powered notebook computer.
All information provided for this recorder advertises ease of use. We bought the recorder so that we could transfer video from our harddrive digital video camera directly to a DVD while we were on vacation. Every time we used the recorder it would reject the first disk inserted. It locked up three times the first time we tried transferring videos. I don't trusts the equipment. I had to find a DVD player while on vacation to be sure that our video was transferred before I would erase it off of the video camera. This is a very touching piece of equipment and requires a lot of patience. I think we are going to return the item, since we were unable to get it to work properly.
dvd package was busted i threw away 20 of them buyer said he would make it right and then i never heard anything againits been almost a month if not more
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.
I strongly agree this camera sucks. The time stamp has a mind of it's own and regularly changes to a random time stamp. The controls are extremely difficult to use. Amazon was kind enough to replace it but the replacement has all the same problems. Mustek's suggestion to shut off the auto-focus during video recording had no effect. The playback was still noisy with clicks and burps. This piece of junk deserves 0 stars. If you think the zoom feature is continuous you will be disappointed. The zoom function click stops at four zoom levels only which looks ridiculous on playback. Every single function sucks and there is absolutely no use for this camera. Please save yourself the aggravation and DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA!!!!!
Ok here is the story....it was fine for the first three months....after that it started to shut down without a reason....bad custumer support....and now i have a very expensive brick.....stay away....pay a little more and get a better brand...
I received my my wireless USB network adapter, Linksys WUSB11 ver. 2.6, from Amazon.com a week ago and spent many hours to get it working.1. The adapter comes with a USB cable, which has a "To USB Adapter" label at one end of the cable. After installed the adapter software, I connected that end to the wireless adapter and the other end to my computer. The adapter's Power LED lighted up, but my computer cannot detect the new device. Before I gave up this defect product, I reversed the cable connection to make my computer to recognize it.2. Encryption WEP with 64 bits does not work. Under this encryption scheme, DHCP gets wrong IP configuration. I had to use either no encryption or 128-bit encryption.3. Software installation is straightforward and easy. The graphical user interface looks nice though. That worths one star.4. I have spent enough time with this Linksys product which should be classified as a defect. I will not buy any Linksys product again.
I was really disappointed when I couldn't install the Easy Transfer Companion to help me transfer files from my old PC (XP Proffessional)to the new one (Vista)The message was that I should use US English which was what I had on my new PC so till now I've not been able to do the transfer making the cable I bought USELESS.
This thing was born dead. I never got to use it. It never mounted on my Mac--my Mac couldn't recognize it. After spending time with LaCie's "free" tech support (free only if you live within the tech support area code), it was determined the thing was broken and had to be sent back.
First, this does not come with the screws needed to mount it to the ceiling...a mount with no mounting screws. That was a shocker. Then, it didn't come with the screws that would fit my projector, though it did have quite a few to choose from. Also, the arms that attach to the projector and to the mount aren't made right, for them to attach firmly to the projector, you need to mount it a certain way, but for it to attach firmly to the mount itself, it needs to be mounted just he opposite. Instructions weren't any help either. Stay away and pay a bit more for a much better unit.
I've ordered a few of these ata133 drives from amazon in the past few months. None of them have been ata133, they've all been ata100. I needed 133 for a RAID controller card and I was sadly surprised when both attempts to order ata133 resulted in receiving the wrong items. Two different sellers blamed amazon.com for the mistake, so be careful!If you HAVE to have 133, go to a store. It may cost a bit more, but at least you'll know you're getting what you need.Other than that....the drives work great. Fairly quiet and included software so windows will recognize the 200GB size. No messin' with the registry if you're using it as a back storage drive.
So, as other reviewers have stated, the cable won't synch with certain palms. Mine is a 755p, and the synch will not work out of the box. Other users with 650 seem to have the same problem (which makes sense, I believe the 755p is almost identical to the 650).SOLUTION: If you were unlucky enough to buy this cable, and you have a few minutes, it is possible to fix the cable to work. I believe the problem is that this cable has pin 6, which is the "hotsynch" pin. Typically, if your cable has a "hot synch" button, this pin grounds out to activate the synch. Although the pin connects to nothing in the cable, its presence causes problems. Removing it corrected the problem for me at least.HOW TO DO IT: If you have tweezers or a tiny pair of pliers, count from the side OPPOSITE the power connector (big square peg) to the SIXTH pin. Pull this pin out. I couldn't get it out from the outside, so I just popped open the connector. To open the connector, there are is a little plastic flap on each side holding it together - open these (I just broke them) and pry hard and the case will pop open. Form there I just used tweezers to pull out the sixth pin from the inside, and put the case back together. Voila! It works.Hope this helps!(Check out http://pinouts.ru/PDA/palm_treo650_pinout.shtml for more details on the connector if you are interested)
The back side is OPEN. It only covers the front & sides. It should say that the back side is open. Other than that & the fact that it is slightly bigger than my 17" flt screen iMac computer.
I was hoping, and was led to believe by the listing, that this item could be used with a MAC and a PC. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! In fact, Seagate does not recommend transferring information between a Mac and a PC using this hard drive. Unfortunately, I found this very important information on the third page of the user's guide. Very disappointing.
Or for that matter check to see whether the record player uses a belt drive. If so, I highly suggest you stay away from ANYTHING with a belt drive! Several years ago I was not satisfied with one. This version was an even worse experience. After a couple of plays not only did the belt drive STOP, but the speed was all wrong for both 33 and 45!! In order to get the 45 to sound right, I had to put it on 33 and when I tried to play a 33 record it sounded like a 78!! And then the turntable STOPPED rotating completely. And yes, I checked: the belt was still in place!!One other thing: when I hooked this unit up to my CD burner, the sound level wasextremely low and barely audible.I can't believe that SONY would produce junk like this!!
Face it, this product is all about the cool look. That's why I bought two 50-packs at a price that's considerably higher than I typically pay for CD-Rs.The shipment arrived today, and while the discs have the faux vinyl groove look, all 100 CDs have very plain white labels -- not the &quot;color coded&quot; labels that the product description suggests. This might be why all the other digital vinyl products have color photos of the product and this one does not.I'm sure they'll work fine (thus the two stars), but without the &quot;cool&quot; factor they're not worth the extra money.
This looked like a great camcorder in the store. It was easy to use, the buttons in all the right places. As soon as I bought one and it arrived, I realized my mistake. The camcorder has a constant buzz when you start using the DV tape to record or playback. This buzz is recorded onto the tape, since it seems to come from the tape motor which is unfortunately very close to the right audio channel.Video quality was decent with only a slight washout of colors. The Night Alive feature was pretty useless, with bad focus and poor color; however, the front light was nice for low-light conditions. Zoom was smooth and well-positioned.The 3.5&quot; LCD was VERY nice. I'm definitely hooked on that feature.I'm going to try the next model up, the GR-DVL920U, to see if it has the buzz problem, too.
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 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.
My first gripe is it takes so long to start up. It takes about 5 seconds until you can open tray. Plus, you can't open the tray until the unit is turned on. Most DVD players allow you to open the tray w/ unit off, thereby turning on the unit at that point. Not this player. You have to turn the unit on, wait 5 seconds, then open the tray. This is not a typical Philips DVD player. Now, of course, this player is outdated with its features/technology. Unless you don't care about the newest and greatest sound and picture features and it is practically being given away, get a different player.
Purchased this camera for my wife, Christmas 2006. Have used it for a year, and as an easy to carry point and shoot, performance and picture quality have been exactly what expected.However, having used numerous Sony products, my wife and I seem to think there is an internal "one year and a day" self destruct sequence in Sony products.Specifically the lens does not pop out when turning the camera on. I have carefully pulled the camera apart, as I read somewhere that a grain of sand (?!?) can cause the mechanism to jam, but my cursory inspection didn't lead to any success (nor could I find any sand).So off it goes to our often used Sony service centre, which is a complete pain as we live in Bermuda, and it will involve costly Fedex charges etc...
Does NOT do as avertized. Display does NOT work. Can NOT choose tracks.Won't even play them in order.
I ordered this ion battery as a replacement for the one in my husband's new Casio EX-Z75 camera because the one that came with the camera wouldn't charge. The new battery didn't charge either. Based on two phone calls to Casio, we had to go with the unbelievable assumption that both batteries were bad. In desperation, I purchased an inexpensive replacement battery (not Casio brand), and on the slim chance that the charger that came with the camera was in some way defective, I also ordered an inexpensive car/home charger with good reviews. LO AND BEHOLD, batteries 2 and 3 charged and work perfectly. Now I'm kicking myself for throwing the original battery away, since there was probably nothing wrong with it. Moral of the story: make sure your charger is working properly before you get mad at the battery.
Bought this all-in-one printer and the install disc was bad. Prints test page every time I turn it on. Won't print. Jobs get stuck and cannot cancel. Spoke with customer service for 1.5 hours! Yes, that long. They would not refund me and told me that I should have did a better job researching their products. They got that right. All I could get was a refurbished replacement that also performs like crap. HP has lost a customer forever, and I am making it my mission to share with everyone how terrible they are with products and customer service. Canon, meet your next customer.
Two days after I mistakenly purchased this vehicle power cable, not realizing that the Garmin GPS I had purchased came with a power cable, I received an email from the vender that the item was not in stock and would not ship until a new shipment came in, The email invited communications from the purchaser. Dispite the fact that I responded to the vendor email cancelling the order, the vendor ignored my cancelation of the order and sent out the item. In addition, despite the fact that I have twice subsequently attempted to communicate my problem to the vender, once in a previous evaluation and once to my credit card company, challenging the purchase indicating that if the vendor would agree to pay for the return, I would send the item back, I have yet to receive even so much as an acknowledgment from the vendor. I would give this vendor a zero stars rating if that was available and would never use this vendor again.
I received this and it did not work. Tried to get ahold of the seller and got automated message was out for a bit or something. Waited for the date he was to come back and sent another notice. Was then told to go through Amazon for refund and I just said "it's not worth it. So I took the bite on this one.
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.
I bought my first pair 4 months ago (I'm on my second pair) and was initially very much impressed with the sound quality and comfort; the base was great, they fit snuggly into my ear even with considerable head movement, I could walk down noisy streets without having to turn my music up to full volume, and can listen at a relatively high volume without disturbing others around me in the library.I thought it was a great purchase.Unfortunately, I didn't read the reviews prior to buying them. As others mentioned, the wire coating literally melted away after 2 to 3 months. They initially held with some wire tape, but eventually the right side stopped working. I thought it was due to my bad treatment, so I bought a new pair. A month into my second pair and I already see signs of disintegration. And what do you know, I come here to read the reviews and countless others have the same problem. There really is no point in buying these if you're just going to replace them over and over every few months. Spend some extra money (even less money in some cases!) and buy yourself a product that will last. One may call my one star rating harsh considering my positive comments. However, this one flaw totally outweighs the positives considering the alternative headphones available on the market.
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.
Over the years I have purchased several makes and models of wireless earphones.headphones ranging in price from25 to 200 dollars. I am famaliar with comfort and range of sound being received from transmitter.This product is awful to say the very least. I am not sure why it is even manifactured. The ear phones fall off constantly if one can even get them on. The clip on receiver is cumbersome and can not be covered in the least bit. The transmitter has to be way above ones head in order not to interfear with transmission. It can not be used near one's computer if you have any wireless items hooked up to computer. And on top of all of that weather used on computer, stero or tv. you can not move more than four to five feet away from transmitter for any reception at all. I do not mean just a bit of interferance or static. There is just no sound. Forget going into another room....ha ha ha...No such thing is possible. I would return the product but because everything that I have ever ordered from Amazon works so nicely. I threw away the container it was packed in, shipping invoice and shipping box. It is now in the garbage can where it should be. Please do not waste your money even if you are buying for a child. VERY VERY INFERIOR PRODUCT
I bought these from BB for way more than Amazon. Anyway I tried them for about 5 minutes and decided I couldn't use them. For starters, the so-called turbo-bass really distorts the sound, so much that you can barely recognize your music. Secondly (and most critical), the sound dampening does two things wrong: 1) You can't hear what's going on around you (bad for me, since I bike alot) 2) Everyone else has an opportunity to listen to your questionable music tastes. At normal volume an observer can hear the music 5 feet away. At 1 foot away you can actually listen to the music. Not good. The fit for me was perfect, I have normal sized ears, so that wasn't an issue. But these simply suck for the money. I buoght the AKG K12P from Amazon, and hope they are decent.
THIS PRODUCT IS A PURE JUNK! HAS VERY POOR RANGE, YOU NEED TO AIM AT THE CAMERA AT A CERTAIN ANGLE, OTHERWISE, IT WILL NOT WORK, AND MOST OF THE TIME, IT DOESN'T.
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.
This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever purchased. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. The first one I purchased stopped working. I bought another. The tray door broke. I returned it, and this replacement also broke. Three out of three broken days after purchase, not a good record. I have bought a Phillips DVD623. I am satisfied with this.
Forty-eight hours after purchasing Creative's Zen Vision W, I'm convinced this modestly sized personal media device suffers from the too-much-too-soon syndrome associated to most personal media devices available on the market today. Personally, the only Zen product I've owned that I've been completed satisfied (and almost trouble-free with) has been the Zen Nomad, one of Creative's earliest MP3 players but limited only to music files. However, based on my tremendous happiness with the device, I bought my wife a 4GB Zen player which seizes up almost every time you turn the thing on; the replacement -- provided directly from Creative -- did the same, and the second replacement does much of the same. The Zen Vision W suffers from the same ill-conceived software platform (Creative MediaSource) which is painfully slow in transferring even the smallest music files, while the Zen Vision W Media Explorer seemingly is only intent upon seizing up either the player OR the PC ... whichever comes first. Warning messages come in handy; however, these same messages place you in an endless series of loops wherein the software is telling you that your device is currently busy and asks for you to switch to ANOTHER software (an action that makes no sense) while (yet again) seizing up the player. The only way to seemingly reset the player is to disconnect the battery once the device has been effectively seized, and, each time, there's a modest delay in start-up allowing for the device to rebuild the portable library.My experience with Creative has been terrible. My first two email submissions went unanswered, and, unfortunately, the only way to get a live person is to essentially not have a job during the normal business hours as their "customer focus call center" only answers telephones between 9 am and 6 pm, which must be Eastern time b/c my call at 4:45 pm (Pacific time) only met with a voice message saying that the facility was now closed. When I did finally speak with a technical representative, I was informed that the software drivers were outdated (that the package showed a packaging date of just over 30 days ago), and he suggested that I log on to the Creative website for the necessary upgrades ... all of which have only now seized up the Zen Vision with greater frequency.Essentially, I wanted a handheld player for hauling around videos. I and my wife travel frequently for business, and I've yet to be completely satisfied with either laptop computers or portable DVD players, so the Zen Vision seemed like a dream come true: acceptable screen size with Creative's industry reputation for great sound. The single movie I've been able to "convert" to WMA format AND successfully load to the Zen Vision does look great, though I'm none too thrilled with the nine hours and seven steps required to get the movie into a loadable format ONLY to find that it still won't load onto the player for reasons that even the technical service representative couldn't understand. I'm all in favor of seven steps when it comes to recovery from addiction, NOT in converting video to a format that even the Zen Vision doesn't seem to like.In conclusion, I purchased this device off the glowing reviews of others here, no doubt good souls who have either have much better luck with portable media devices (though I own five for varying reasons associated to my work-life, I've never experienced this level of frustration with any of them) OR a regular paycheck from the kind folks at Creative.
en four days no working more .is bad. el cargador en menos de 4 dias ya en el enchufe no trabajaba , en que va para la corriente, esta muy mal fabricado.
I bought this printer about a year ago, with full enthusiasm about all the printing I'll do. But that turned out to be just a dream, since this thing prints pages at a snail's pace. The 6.5ppm figure for black pages is a joke, if you are not printing in the draft mode, and if your page has more than 20 lines of text (forget about graphics).Next thing to talk about is cartridges. First thing that shocked me was that the printer did not come with any black cartridge!!! I had to buy a new black cartridge ... immediately after buying this [money] printer! :-( ... Further, the cartridge didn't last long. This is not to mention the trouble I had finding the cartridge in the first place. The cartridges 17G0050 and 17G0060 are NOT available in most local stores..And after all that pain, my printer suddenly stopped working (both lights flashing) after about 1 year. The manual says both lights flashing means "cartridge trolley stalled", but doesn't say what to do next. Lexmark Support didn't help me either (that's another sad story!).Overall, don't waste money on this. Buy something slightly more expensive, buy good quality. Go for HP or Canon.
I received the CD-R but The color-coded discs DID NOT use Verbatim's original Azo Blue technology as description.It's also made in CHINA.I guess you can not find as good quality CD-R as before now a day .... Over priced !!!
I originally bought this drive to use for storing large video files from family home movies. I found that, unlike other external drives, Western Digital has taken it upon themselves to make installation as lengthy and frustrating as possible, with absolutely ZERO support.First, you can't just plug in the FireWire and have the drive work. In WinXP systems, you first have to plug in the USB cable and then have the drive autostart its own installation. Well, OK, I can see that. I did this for my laptop and it works fine. Now, here is the big problem. I wanted to transfer over a few hundred gigs of video files from my desktop's archive to the MyBook so I could edit them on my laptop...but when I plugged the USB 2.0 cable into my desktop, the drive DID NOT AUTORUN any installation software! Windows searched in vain for an appropriate driver and then couldn't install it. So I went to WD's support site and got the entire installation software package and manually installed all of them. Then I restarted and plugged in the USB cable.NOTHING HAPPENED. The drive was unrecognizable. I tried the FireWire next, after checking in Device Management that the controlling software was OK, which it was. NOTHING. After three hours of trying to get this drive to be seen, I quit and just went out and bought a simpler drive. MyApricorn 250GB EZ BUS DT HI-SPEED USB 2 ( EZ-BUS-DT-250 )works like a USB flash key in that it simply IDs itself as a disk drive and you can transfer files no swat. THIS THING, though, has some other mode of operation that makes it impossible to use with anything other than the first system you install it on.WD's support is zero and their knowledge base is uninformative. I would never buy another MyBook again and I would recommend that others don't, as well, until WD increases the level and expertise of their tech support.
I got one of these in a different color, silver, same model #1000. worked fine for 6 months then cheap internal components quit working.
We received this monitor as a shower gift. we loved the idea of having the (2) hand held units. WEll I have to say after only using the monitor for (4) months, all we now hear is static, and NOT a baby crying. It has caused a number of sleepless nights wandering if the monitor is working, is the baby crying, and is this static ever going to stop?I would definetly NOT recomend this product to anyone who truelly wants to monitor their child.
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.
This company is not worth a rating!I ordered memory from this company. They sent me the wrong product. It took over 6 weeks to get the attention of the right party with the company. They had me doing all kinds of unnecessary things like taking digital pictures of the wrong items that they had sent. It took about another two weeks to jump through all of their hoops.I then had to contact them again by e-mail becuase they thought so little of my business that they could not even initiate an e-mail. By this time, I had to go to a local shop and purchase the correct memory. So, instead of asking for an exchange, I asked for a refund. These baffoons sent me to yet another department which took another 2 weeks to answer an e-mail. They finally decided to post a refund, but not the full amount. They mentioned nothing about a re-stock fee or anything similar. When I sent them an e-mail to request an explanation, it got bounced back saying that their system found a virus and refused the e-mail. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE THIEVING GOOD-FOR-NOTHING MORONS. They will only rip you off.
I was very disappointed with this photo frame. I, and others who know more about technology than I do, were unable to get the pictures to repeat. I called techno support and they had to call me back because the representative was not certain what to tell me to do. When he returned the call, it was not helpful at all. I had been waiting for this gift to myself. I am a teacher and wanted to start off my new school year with this frame on my desk to look at loved ones throughout the day. I'm returning it. The manual is not helpful at all and I just could not get what I needed to make the frame do anything. The remote control was a joke. I could not tell if it was on or not. I would not recommend this frame and I really wanted to.
I purchased this writer and I am sending it back, it came with 1 DVD-RW and 1 CD-RW. After using the DVD-RW for a few times it stopped working, the DVD-writer damaged the disc....
I have had this for almost a year and it has been nothing but trouble. Linksys knows that there is a problem and they won't fix it or refund your money.
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.
IN CLARIFICATION TO WHAT I WROTE BEFORE: I have Time Warner Cable with the HD DVR box. Philips said it was a problem with Time Warner. I believed it until I was watching a DVD and the tv did the same flicker thing (screen went black, sound went off and ambilights blinked off). I walked across the street to my neighbor who has the same cable setup but owned a Pioneer and he's had no such problem. Let me mention that he's retired and watches about 10 hours of tv a day. That's when I decided to return the Philips and get the Toshiba. This, as other reviews, isn't a personal attack on Philips or people that own Philips tv's. Maybe I just happened to get the only two lemons out of the bunch. I can say that I haven't had even a little flicker or pause before the screen comes on with my Toshiba.I read the reviews and bought this TV from Best Buy because I couldn't wait to get it delivered. I brought the TV home, mounted it on the wall and enjoyed it for about 4 days. Then, while watching Sesame Street with my 2-year-old, the screen went black and the ambilights turned off. After messing with the DVR and nothing happening, I turned the TV off and back on. Everything was fine. I ended up going to Philips web site and downloading the firmware update, put it on a USB stick and plugged it into the tv. After I did the update, the HDMI ports stopped working. I called Philips (Very Friendly) and they said it may have I'd need a repairman to come out and fix it. The repairman said some card must of burned out and he'd have to order it- it'd take a week to get the card in. I ended up taking the TV off of the wall and carting it back downstairs and to Best Buy for a replacement. I get home, put the new tv up and plug in the HDMI cable from my digital cable box. Turns out it blew the $120 HDMI cable I bought also. Back to Best Buy to get the cable.The TV worked well for about 5 days. Yesterday, I noticed it went black and the lights turned off while I was watching it. I turned the tv off and back on- everything was fine. Then it happened again this morning- twice. I love the amblight but I figure if you're going to spend $2500 on a tv, you shouldn't have to worry about it turning off in the middle of a show and you definately shouldn't have to explain to a two-year-old what happened to Baby Bear and Telly Monster because the screen goes black.I ended up making yet another trip to Best Buy to return the tv. I dropped another $300 and bought a Toshiba.The Good:1. Nice HDTV picture2. Two HDMI ports and lots of other inputs3. An awesome looking remote4. Ambilight is a nice effectThe Bad:1. Horrible standard picture2. The flicker problem (do a search, you'll find more problems like mine)3. No paper manual. You have to put the disk in your computer and hunt through the pdf.4. No volume display on the TV5. Ambilights get very warm- not sure how you'd replace them (never got that far in the pdf manual)6. The inputs were almost impossible to get to while it's mounted on the wall7. Mounting it is a pain. It says it's made for something called a "versa-mount". Had to pop the Stand mounts off and use the screw holes to make it fit the universal wall mount I bought with the TV.In a nutshell: The "Geek" at Best Buy said Philips had problems with their first generation of Ambilight TV's. Sounds like they still need to iron some out. Spend the extra money and check out the Panasonics and Toshibas. You won't miss the ambilight. Hell, it's worth it just for a paper manual.
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.
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.
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.
The plastic mounting device that secures the leather flip cover to the M5 is very poorly engineered. I purchased my M5 in January and this mounting device has already broken. I am seriously considering replacing it with some other protective device.
I bought this device as a NAS in my network. The setup is pretty easy. Than you find out that you have a proprietary solution. It runs only with computers that have the driver installed. I would expect that you get this information before you buy. Than after installation I experienced several (allmost every day) break downs of the system. Drives where not accessible and I had to reboot. Those problems finally seemed to be solved with a new driver. Meanwhile a upgraded my laptop to Vista home premium. Guess what - the new driver. as the old one, doesn't support Vista. So, no access to my data on the SC101. I bought a Buffalo NAS and now I'm satisfied. It was a waste of money to buy the Netgear device.
I have been a loyal Garmin user for years until Magellan introduced the 6000T. The feature set was exactly what I was looking for in just the right size package.Since purchasing in Oct 2006 the following items have occured:1. The unit never has remembered any address that has been input. Add something to the address book, save it, and five minutes later it has disappeared. Previous destinations...sorry, the 6000T has amnesia. How about my home address?? Sorry again...the unit has reset itself to Denver, CO. Getting the idea?2. The unit locks up constantly and must be reset.3. While on the phone with Tech Support the touchpad stopped working.4. Did I mention Tech (Lack of) Support. First I started with email on the Magellan website. I would state the problem and maybe get a solution to a problem that I didn't have. Usually I would get no answer. I called Tech Support and after finally convincing the fine gentleman from India on the other end of the line that I had a real problem, I was promised a return authorization. Bottom line, no one returned my call and I'm stuck with an inoperative, rechargable brick.If the unit worked correctly I believe it would be a 5 star product. Even if you are lucky enough to get a trouble free device, beware of Magellan's tech support and customer care. Their shoddy, disrespectful attitude toward their customers should be reason enough to avoid any and all of their US products (it's made by the European company Thales).Garmin, I'm sorry I strayed.An update: Garmin email tech support finally responded with a return authorization to their Fort Worth, TX repair facility. I never did receive the promised phone call from their phone support people.
I bought this player about 6 month ago. It worked great at first but now the dvd portion skips and wont play sometimes. the vcr portion has horrible tracking problems and at one point quit working all together. Most of the time it auto tracks constanty and messes up the image. If I had it to do over I would not buy this player.
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.
You will be really lucky if this camera lasts you 4 months. I've gone through two of these in 6 months and they die really fast. Either the flash stops working or the entire thing just doesn't work.Not worth the money.
i took this out of the box after a room was remodeled,unfortunately, this was beyond the 30 day return window,,i am attempting to play new and nearly new cd's, all commercially made,,the player will pick up 2 out of six discs, i have tried this with different cd's , same results,,forget about shuffling,,,after the first disk is loaded,it plays one track, then it goes into an infinite shuffle mode, never finds another disk,i am not going to get stuck on a phone for hours trying to reach some customer service rep like other discouraged buyers, this will go back to amazon,and even if i get a $10 partial refund i will be happier than having this piece of junk taking up space. this should go to the local dump
Item description was fabrication from stock photo used(not product being sold)and actual condition of product not even close to what was shipped to me. May the buyer beware.Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
When I ordered this product,it was said to be 24pcs in the order. When only 1pc was delivered for the price,I was really upset. Guess that you have to lie in order to sell your product. Geeze!
There is some feedback when using this; loud enough that it makes it tough to use. I'm looking to other alternatives.
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.
This is NOT a SanDisk memory card. It is an approximately 4GB card (although it shows less capacity than the other 4GB SanDisk cards I have - 3760 and 3768 vs the SanDisk cards at 3773 MB). The included adapter is labeled SanDisk.
This is not a good USB switch. Oh, it's one of the best looking, have no doubt. But many of them (yes, I've gone through a few) have switches that are substandard, which mean that many presses will go unnoticed, and you'll find that you have to press harder than you should in order to get it to register.But the biggest flaw with this switch is that it is NOT 100% compatible. I've found some peripherals that don't work with it. If you plug the peripheral directly into the switch, the computer won't recognize it, and an error will be generated. You can sometimes get around this by plugging that peripheral into a hub, and plugging the hub into the switch - but it's a patch job, and shouldn't be necessary.When I encountered this, I looked around for a better choice and found one - by Cables To Go (Model 30505). The Cables To Go model worked flawlessly, and supported the peripherals that this IOGear switch does not.So, my recommendation is to avoid this switch, and purchase the Cables To Go model instead.
I have to cycle my DVR every day when using this cable. Otherwise the signal will NOT reach the TV. With better cable that is never a problem.Here, with a Samsung TV and Verizon Fios box, this cable DOES NOT work.Nelson
Product delivered was not what I had ordered.Product was returned and refund was issued.
I bought this router for the sole purpose of being able to access the files on my attached USB harddrive remotely, from the internet. Guess what? That feature is not included. Linksys "Tech Support" has been dodging the issue too. What a ripoff. Don't buy this router.
I have used 4 of these. One is great and operates smoothly. 2 are ok, a little stiff now and then, and one you have to really push on. THen once it goes you sometimes hurt yourself on the metal. I am in the process of switching from Monfrotto tripods to Gitzo with Stroboframe QRs. The Stroboframe system is excellent and low profile. This RC4 system is part of most monfrotto upper-end heads and I actually have gone to Stroboframe QRs on the built in Monfrotto QRs. Redundant and silly but worth it.
I ordered 4 of these HMDI cables for my new entertainment center and have been using them for about 7 months now. Recently, when playing DVDs, the picture would go black for a few seconds and sometimes the DVD player would display an error saying the device it's connected to isn't HDMI compatible. (Obviously, I hadn't changed anything.) Some technical discussion forums pointed to the HDMI cable as potential root cause.So I bought a more expensive cable (Belkin) and replaced the one between DVD player and receiver. The error went away. Now I'm of course worried that the remaining 3 cables may also fail at some point. In future I may spend more on cables to avoid issues like this.
I like the basic function of the bag, but I am stunned at the poor quality of the zippers. All of the zippers on the bag have malfunctioned from the first day. I live overseas and it arrived more than 30 days after it was shipped so returning it without penalty is near to impossible, even for a bag that doesn't work. Generally the inside is OK, but not if you want longer lenses. I like the depth of it, so med size lenses can stand. The stretch cord is way too long and so it catches on stuff like tree branches. I wouldn't recommend it and wouldn't buy it again.
My wife and I bought the WRT54GS as a Xmas gift for someone. Having an earlier model Linksys wireless router I figured how hard could it be to install this for the recipient. This thing is a NIGHTMARE!I am on weekend 3 of attempting to make this work with a cable modem internet connection. I have even taken the gift back to attempt to figure it out at home. A couple of Internet searches have proven to me that I am not alone. Numerous others have also complained that although they can get the Wireless connection established, the actual internet connection does not work.As someone who works with computers on a daily basis, this should not be this difficult. I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for someone without a lot of experience working with computers.It appears in their efforts to make the router more secure and better overall they failed to make it easier to use despite the marketing as being easier to setup.Weekend 3 and counting!
Produced a better picture from my DVD player, but after 30 days the sound went (?). TV's sound is fine on it's own, and DVD works fine with composite cables, sound and picture. So it has to be the cable. I don't know if this happens to cables, but I e-mailed the seller asking and have thus far received no reply. I bought it because it was offered on Amazon, whom I trust, and the price was great ($5.95 + S&H). But I guess you get what you pay for!
The idea is great. The execution is not.My JumpGear MP3 worked with one JumpDrive Sport (512MB) but not with another (256MB). Both JumpDrives work with my PC (although only through a USB hub, neither was recognized by the primary USB ports, but that's another story).So, three Lexar products, two &quot;good&quot; JumpDrives but one doesn't work with the JumpGear. For a product that invites you to swap multiple JumpDrives in and out, this is a real problem. Prime suspect would be either the JumpGear USB connector or the JumpDrive 256 USB connector -- but unless both connectors are good for the long haul, this product will not live up to its promise.Lexar Customer Support did call back, as promised, spent most of their time attempting to replicate the problem on their end, and offering to replace the JumpGear if it did't work with their JumpDrive (a 50/50 proposition, based on my experience). They are only authorized to handle RMAs. They are not equipped (or interested) to figure out what was wrong.
I received my shipment today. To say the least I am not happy.The advertising on Amazon was for SUPCO RCO410 OVERLOAD CAPACITOR in fact they included a picture of the Supco part. Also the shipping documentation lists it as SUPCO RCO410 OVERLOAD CAPACITOR. This is not what the company shipped to me. What I received was a knock-off of the Supco part HS410 manufactured by Aspen Manufacturing Inc., who ever they are. There is no information on the packaging or part to identify them. The part also is not UL approved, so it can not be installed in a customers appliance without the risk of fire and a lawsuit. In fact because of this deceit I lost a customer because I could not put this part in her appliance. If you are going to advertise, advertise what you are selling don't be fraudulant. If a company tells me the truth about what they are selling I'll make the discion on whether I want to buy it or not. I sent to the company exactly what is in this feedback without a response from them.I AM NOT HAPPY
The tape does not stick to smoooth surfaces. I was trying to label plastic drawers and tool box drawers in my home shop. The labels fail to stick and fall off even when the surfaces are cleaned. I must apply contact cement to the label or put scotch tape over them to hold them in place. The labels are probably good to stick on paper but are not good for anything else! Look for something better!
I was looking at this and i was like...WOW this looks very promising.It doesnt work...I Don't know how to get it to work..but it just doesnt push any air threw. I thought when you stuck your hand up to the fan it would suck your hand in...But literally it sucks no air... it pushed ALOt of air out of the vent....but its cold air actually generated from the fan>.&lt;
I got this CD boombox because it looked awsome! But, in this case, looks do NOT count! I got this ONE year after I ordered it...and the sound is all crackly and uneven. The plastic (yes, PLASTIC) cover to the CD broke within half a week, and the speakers got scratched up and full of dust, though I tried cleaning it (WITHIN TWO WEEKS!) So, I suggest you TRY to look at other boomboxes before you buy this one, okay? (...) In my opinion, just stay on the safe side...
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.
I'm going to rate this product very poorly, and while I realize that it is indeed a decent monitor for a beginner, I also know that it only might seem that way if you've never had one. I've had a CRT (the big tube kind) all my life. Recently I bought a laptop to supplement my work and I've been extremely happy with its TFT-LCD screen. When, of recent times, my desktop's CRT started to crash I naturally thought an LCD would be a good Idea but I should have done more research.Boy was I in for a surprise- I don't know if that much light leak is natural for these displays or not but I could barely stand it. Light arcs from the top and the sides, as well as severe purpling and reversing in dark/black areas during movies and games! It was simply unbearable. There was no angle from which it didn't produce such artifacts and so, back to the store it goes. I won't be buying another. Size certainly matters, as well as price, but I won't be sacraficing that much visual information for a cubic foot.My advice is to make sure you're buying TFT, which I'm pretty sure this monitor's not. Either that or go back to CRT until they get better contrast ratios. If you're a techie feel free to correct me on any of my jargon or misconceptions about these displays but, to everyone else, I would still suggest another route if you really care about a quality picture. On the other hand, if you're only going to be surfing the internet, go for it.
This backpack is ok, but not great. If you have a smaller body and relatively small shoulders, it will fit you perfectly. However, if you have average male-size shoulders you will find this backpack too small and uncomfortable. I've had a few friends try it on, and all the females loved it. All the males (average size) said it was too small and didn't fit comfortably. My advice is to find a store that carries it, and try it on first. It holds things well, and I generally agree with other reviews - except for the fit factor.
I bought this device to use with a Suunto scuba computer interface. It would not communicate to my serial device. The best I could tell, this device will only work on certain kinds of serial interfaces. The documentation mentioned something about serial modems. Who in the world still has or uses a serial modem??It is very unlikely that this device will allow your serial device to communicate through a USB port.
As many of the other reviews are stating, they want more money. I purchased the program a little over a year ago, and I think they are now on an annual subscription plan or something. I was told via email that my eblaster subscription was about to expire. I let it expire because I figure I had already purchased it and I didnt need the updated version. The reports kept coming, but "strangely"the program stopped recording any of the incoming information, just key strokes on the computer. Then, after a couple more weeks, it stopped categorizing them with a time stamp and the key strokes were all jumbled. I called, and they said that there must have been an update done to a computer that is no longer compatible with the current eblaster version. I know that to not be the case with 100% certainty, and it was convenient that it "just so happened" to stop working at the end of the year.Facebook has also put through an update that eblaster/spectorsoft does not know how to adapt to, either. If you want to monitor chat, you can add facebook to all of the other programs already listed in other reviews that will not be monitored.
I purchased the Canon BJC-50 in August of 1998. It has taken at least three hours to three days of effort to get it to work for each time that I have occasionally used it. I have used it mainly for color printing, and also for scanning with the optional scanning cartridge. It is particularly troublesome when switching from scan to print functions. It is quite noisy. I can not depend on it to function when I need it. It usually works eventually, but only after many trial and error attempts. Email technical support usually does not provide a quick solution. There have been no quick solutions. There have only been time consuming, painstaking encounters with this machine.
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.
I BOUGHT A CREATIVE ZEN 8GB MP3 PLAYER LAST SUMMER. IT WORKED WELL FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR, AFTER WHICH TIME I COULD ONLY TURN IT ON BUT NOT PLAY ANY MUSIC. WHEN WE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY ASKED IF IT WAS BOUGHT OVER 3 MOS AGO. THEN THEY ASKED IF WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY; WHICH WE DID NOT. THEY SAID "THERE ISN'T ANYTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT." THE ONLY THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED WAS THAT IT WAS ACCIDENTLY DROPPED A COUPLE OF TIMES. BUT THAT SHOULDN'T HAVE DESTROYED IT. ANYWAY; I BOUGHT AN APPLE IPOD TO REPLACE THIS UNIT. THE OTHER THING THAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THIS UNIT WAS THE CONTROLS ON THE FRONT OF THE UNIT.
Clearly among the worst DVD players on the market. Given the price you would expect there to be very limited features, etc. But it is inexcusable that the features that it does have simply do not work, and those that do, work only some of the time. The Remote stopped working within only a few days. The player has trouble loading DVD's, runs hot during playback and has a very annoying screen saver that kicks in automatically when the controls aren't touched for 10 seconds (this does NOT happen during playback). To its credit, the picture quality is similar to more expensive models but the sound output needs improvement. Buying a cheap DVD player may seem sensible to those on a limited budget or who are seeking to buy one as a gift for someone else, but it makes much more sense to spend a few more bucks for a better quality player. Spare yourself from the headaches later.
I have owned two DS-2 recorders and both have broken within months of buying them. The first just died. One day I turned it on and ... nothing. Dead. On the second, the control screen went blank. The recorder still functioned for a while, but I couldn't see what I was doing.If I pay $125 for something, I expect it to last longer than a couple of months. While I used the recorders often, I never put them through any excessive wear and tear. Most of the time, they remained in my briefcase, padded and protected.Olympus Customer Service gets a big F. I tried calling Olympus tech support three times, and each time I got stuck on hold in voicemail limbo. Finally, on the fourth call, after spending half an hour on hold, I got a representative who told me what to do: ship it back and wait for weeks before they could tell me even if it could be fixed or if it would cost me anything. I'm a newspaper reporter, so working without a recorder was not an option. (That's why I bought the second one, which I admit was stupid.)What's more, they wanted me to show a receipt to prove the warranty was still in effect - never mind that the DS-2 recorders had not been on the market long enough for the warranty to have expired.When it worked, I loved the DS-2 because the controls were well designed and easy to use, the sound quality was astonishing (especially in stereo), and the device was compatible with my Apple PowerBook. However, if I owned a PC or if Sony made a Mac-compatible voice recorder, I would stay away from Olympus products for good. If you have another option that doesn't involve Olympus, take it.
I ordered three of these.One was DOA.One had one row of working outlets and the other two rows did not work.One worked fine for three days and totally died.I returned two for a refund and kept one to open to see if it could be fixed.After opening one up it's not wonder they failed.I'll never pay for Belkin again.
i was disappointed that when i received this item it wasn't what i ordered. also the item was missing one of the prongs on the inside of the cord. It was hard to contact the seller and the date for me to return it has past. i will never order from this seller again. i did appreciate the timelyness of receiving the item
The transmitter does send a somewhat weak signal which results is static that I haven't experience with my other transmitter. However, for the price, it's a respectable value. Controls are easy enough to use and the plug into the i-Pod is easier to use than docking station transmitters. I'll probably upgrade at some point, but this is fine for now.
I an very dissapointed in Hewert Packard and cannot believe that they allowed this &quot;junk&quot; to hit the market.It ruined my excitement over my new Cannon Power Shot because it continually malfunctioned,ruining my desire to use my new camera.It's on it's way back to you, Amazon.Now I have to wait until I am credited back on my account before I can order another printer.Not Hewert Packard.
There were missing pieces and the reception was very poor. rabbit ears ended up having a much better reception than this antenna.
I don't know if my specific product was defective or if it was a design flaw, but the "weak signal" symbol and accompanying beep were constantly coming up. I had intended to use this during mountain biking, but it would not keep accurate distance. I even tested it while driving, where I could compare the odometer reading in my car with the odometer on the GPS. Still, the Foretrex was significantly lower than the actual mileage.
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.
This keyboard suffers from a mechancial design problem. I have a similar SKU 90190. It has not been working since I bought it.It turns out that this keyboard was designed for the Handspring Visor, and they simply retrofitted it for a USB connection. No problem with that, except that its design made for very unreliable keystroke contact with the number 8 and with the letters u, i, and j. Well, what good is a keyboard with this kind of reliability?I had to find out the cause of this unreliability, and by patching the underside of the keyboard with strips of thin plastic, I was able to compensate for the unevenness of the keyboard to finally, finally, make the keyboard work. Whew!This keyboard is excellent, but only for a troubleshooting project. I thought it was Microsoft drivers at fault!Also, you won't find this keyboard listed anywhere on Fellowes' website. Pretty convenient for Fellowes, huh?To be fair, I could be dealing with a bad batch. But it makes me wonder why Fellowes isn't supporting this product on its website.
It has no way of securely holding a PC other than gravity and friction. For that matter it won't even stay together by itself without gravity. Without a PC if you try and pick it up it just falls apart. It's leg adjustments don't lock, it will simply spread open, it won't grip your PC and it'll fall out especially if you try and move it. The only support for the center, which it needs, is a post or base that loosely attaches underneath rendering the wheels useless.I got it so I could tuck my PC out of the way but be able to roll it out for servicing. First off it won't roll, secondly it won't allow for removal of the panels unless you remove it from the stand.Pure junk.
I have a 80gb iPod classic which I bought this dock for. Let's just say I never even got it off the ground, so I can't really comment on the working functionality of it. My unit did not work right off the bat - the battery tray was broken in the remote, and the main unit would not turn on. The construction (particularly the remote) is EXTREMELY flimsy. I returend it right away. I'm still looking for a good solution here.I would reccomend against this dock for the quality issues. Usually I like Belkin products but I just can't say anything for this, except that it does look nice and is a nice compact size.
This was not worth the money that we spent on it. My youngest used it about 4 times before it broke. We finally bought another computer and it has a built in speaker so we don't need to replace it.
These require some routering the edges of your project or covering with carpet for a good close fit. While it's to early to state if they will hold up for the long term, for the money, you get what you pay for.
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.
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).
I wish this were louder. I sleep through the phone ringing with it. It is right near the bed. But better than nothing. I can hear it when I am awake and in the room. I would say shop around.
I rather liked this mouse, until I had to use it all day: severe persistent pain in the first joint of the finger used for scrolling. So, back to Mac Mouse.
Buyer beware, the only thing that seems to work well on this is the RADIO. That's a nice add on but come on, is a radio worth $500?! And even that still suffers from muffled sound quality. Battery craps out after only 8-9 hours - I know that is not a bad life but it is only half what they advertize. Navigation is a pain and the hard drive and transfer is lots slower than even older ipods from 2002 . Maybe I'm wrong but a lot of the five star reviews here sound like they have 'Iriver staff' written all over them. I personally don't see why anybody would buy this junk, let alone rate it over 2 stars.
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.
I read the reviews here and don't agree with most of them. I'm a very technical, IT sort of person who just wants stuff to work. I don't update the firmware or do anything crazy, just work and this device doesn't seem to do that. It started when the device kept dropping wireless connections like my xbox360 and tivo and my laptop that I use to vpn into work. I called Motorola, they had me run some diagnostics and agreed to take the modem back. I was sent a new device. It worked flawlessly for a couple of months (like the last one) and now it's not dropping wireless connections but seems to just stop working. All lights are lit solid and I have to reboot it to get it to working order, at times, I can't even get into the web interface and have to unplug it. My ISP is Comcast and I live in MA. I'll be looking for a new device this weekend to at least handle the routing and try to keep this device just for the modem.UPDATE 1/31/2009: I purchased an Apple Airport Extreme and turned everything on the SBG900 off to pretty much turn it into a modem only, hooked everything back up and now I have zero issues, more than twice the bandwidth and signal strength. Devices that listed 54 mbps and 2-3 bars are now 130 mbps and 4 solid bars. This clearly tells me that this product works flawlessly as a modem, but has serious issues as both.
This item was a total bust. Sound quality is lousy, reception is poor, and you can barely hear your music come through. It's cheaply made and is obvious once you see the package it comes in and the product itself. I would return it but by time I paid return shipping I'd only get a few dollars back. Not worth it in any way.
The head on this thing is pathetic. I can't believe they collect money for this thing.
If you bought a camera and you want somewhere to keep all your "stuff" - nothing outrageous but things like cords, a couple of CDs, maybe a wireless mic, this is NOT your bag. It will carry only your camera. No extra stuff. Buy this to carry your "stuff" and you will still be relegated to carrying the rest of your items around in a plastic grocery sack.
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.
Be warned this may not work with your peripherals -- it didn't with mine.
If youre looking for a great 5 cd changer I highly recommend Optimus's.Ive had it since 2002 and it still works fine.Ive had to clean it a few times but overall I was very impressed.This one by Sony was possesed after 4 months.I was highly disappointed.Is Optimus more reliable?I think so but Sony still makes some kick ass speakers.
The memory that they sent me is a copy, is not original, does not work with my devices (PSP, W810i, Computer). The worse purchase than I have made.
This product is not worth the money. Very bad experience, stay away, far away.
I was so excited when my Daddy gave this to me as a present-it was my first DVD player! When it worked, it worked OK. But after playing just 17 DVDs, it came up with "NO DISK" error when trying to load a DVD. My Daddy looked in the user manual's "Troubleshooting" section (written in rather bad English, by the way-even I could see that), saw advice to leave the player on with no disk inserted, in case there was condensation inside. He did that many, many times over many, many days, but we still got "NO DISK" error for every DVD, even though every one of those DVDs would play without any problem in another cheap portable DVD player we went and bought. He could not find any way to contact Daewoo customer support. Spend your money on a better brand product. No more Daewoo products for us.
I've used Netgear products in the past without issue, but this device has been a HUGE HEADACHE.This device was given to me by someone who no longer needed it, and we used it on our apartment for a while without issue. Then one day I decided to move the router & our cable modem into another room and that's when the trouble started.No one could connect to the network, and even when I plugged in with a network cable I got nothing, even though the lights were still flashing.I eventually narrowed it down to a strange problem with the wireless. If no one tried to connect to the wireless network everything was fine. On the wired side there were no issues. However, once ANYONE attempted to connect to the wireless network (even on machines that had connected before), the router stopped responding to ALL TCP requests.I tried resetting the router, no luck. I also tried upgrading the firmware but had the same problem (losing connectivity with the router) when I tried to do the upgrade.Did my research online & found other owners of this router have had similar issues, and others who reported heat issues. I have been an IT professional for 8 years and after 2 hours of working with this I wasn't able to get it to work...It's going in the junk pile and has been replaced by a Linksys.
You need to do some research first. This drive only writes in the DVD+RW format on DVD+RW media. The DVD standard, ie. most widely compatible format is DVD-R, which this drive does not support. This drive of course also writes CDR and CDRW, but you can get the Sony Spressa CDRW Drive...to do that. I almost bought this drive due to the misleading marketing of these drives, but now I know.If you want a true DVD compatible burner (DVD-R), buy the Pioneer or the Philips.
My device did operate more than once. However, it appears to depend on the computer...or maybe it is the weather...or the time of day. I really don't know when this thing will or will not operate. This appeared to be a good deal at the time, but it's lack of consistent performance means $50 wasted. Meantime, I am back to using my 1GB Memorex...
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.
This product is not compatible with Windows 7 & such a important information is NOT AVAILABLE on Amazon's web site for this product. If you are using Windows 7, please look for other options.
This little 'gem' worked beautifully. Well, it worked beautifully for three months. Now, three months later, it's just dead. Oh the lights are blinking but it still does not send the signal to my Macbook.Worst of all is the tech support. It was honestly the worst tech support I have ever experienced. I waited forever on the phone to get through. I ended up having to speak to three people who were all difficult to understand. One of them spoke too quickly and was rude to me. Ultimately they said it was the internet providers fault.I will likely throw this out tomorrow and buy a new router from another company.
I wanted to get FM tuner, large screen for videos and MP3. The Zune appeared to be the best fit but as I tried to install the software on my Microsoft Media Center computer it would not run on either Media Center 2002 or 2004 but did run on the 5 year old Windows XP version, unfortunately all our media was on the new system. The kids received the iPod the same time I received the Zune, they were were up and in service within 1 hour the Zune took several days and one delay after another. Battery life is a significant weakness, a full charge will not run 1.5 hours over 3 days for use during my workouts. The web site is a challenge to navigate and manage the media. The picture was clear and controls reasonalble to navigate. TiVo to go software would not interface with the system so none of my recorded movie could be used. Overall I was disapointed enough to return the product within 30 days.
I bought several packages of these to use in a smoke detector. I was tired of running out to the store for a new Duracell every few months, and at half the price, I figured, if they don't last quite as long, what's the harm?As opposed to the Duracell, which lasted six months in my smoke detector, I have had to change these batteries once every 3-4 WEEKS. Judging from the number of positive reviews, perhaps other devices are better matched to these batteries, or possibly there's just really poor quality control. Either way, I wouldn't recommend these to anyone for any critical application.
Like many other people here, my lock jammed. Luckily, I didn't pay for it, my company did. Worked for about 6 months and then just stopped working. I don't think it "magically" reset its own combination. Mechanical locks don't do that. More likely the rotating mechanism that allows the lock to unlock got jammed. My IT guy had to saw it off. Did some damage to the cosmetics of my company laptop.Simply put: Don't use this product.Great while it worked. Imagine getting it jammed at a coffee house rather then your office or home. Yikes.
I got this one, thinking it will be good for atleast 8-10 months.But the cable is not strong enough and the outer black covering/insulationstarted breaking, revealing the inner wires.Also the connection between the two parts, is not not tight enoughand hence, there is loose connection which needs constant monitoringto ensure that my laptop is getting charged.Overall, I am not satisfied.But I wonder, give the low price(i got it for 13$), this is the bestI can get out of it.
I just had a notebook stolen that was "locked" with this lock. The thief gave it a good yank, and the metal easily broke off. I suppose it may work as a deterrent, but don't fool yourself into thinking your computer can't be stolen.
Poor quality as it doesn't transfer information without breaks/pauses in the transfer; worth exactly what I paid.
Nothing wrong with this ink tank except that it indicates it is compatible with I560. Be aware that while it will FIT, it will fit only in one of the COLOR ink tank slots. In other words, if you purchase this tank for the I560, you will be printing monochrome. It is not the same size as the BCI 3ebk.
The SDHC cards are not from Sansa (as shown in the image and item title). So a bit of false advertising is involved. The cards work fine, but I expect quality control is not as good as might be found in a name brand. I certainly don't appreciate buying what I thought was name-brand but which is actually 3rd party.
I ordered an eTrex 20, case and bicycle mount in a package, however, the mount will not fit the eTrex 20-not even close. I went on the Garmin web site and got the part number for the correct mount and reordered from Amazon. I hope this on fits the 20.
Without the special network cable, this is useless. I have returned it and purchased another. Hopefully this one will have all the necessary pieces in the box.
I bought this device with the hope that I could use my Nomad Zen Jukebox MP3 player in my car and hear the music from my car radio receiver. I couldn't get it to work in my car.Out of curiosity, I tried other FM radios in my home. I got it to work with my living room stereo system's FM receiver, but only when the device was less than 2 feet from the antennae. Interestingly, I could not get it to work on a Kenwood mini-stereo system or my Panasonic CD/radio boombox even with the devices inches from the antennaes.
I bought this 2 GB Cruzer Micro about a month ago, and thought for a while that it was a good compact thumb drive for a few hours. It was at that point that I began to realize the numerous annoying intrusions of the U3 software that comes pre-installed. As far as I can see, the software contains a number of vestigial programs such as games, Skype (available through their website), and others. Whereas a traditional thumb drive is recognized instantly by Windows, the U3 takes time to open up meaning that you have to suffer through an unnecessary pause every time you want to get at your files. Windows already automatically opens thumb drives, and the little icon in your tool tray that you use in order to stop the device is convenient enough. Why does Cruzer feel they need to make these things redundant? The worst part, though, was that while the zip drive was open and I stepped on it (not hard I swear!) it suddenly stopped working. It was only by wiggling the plug back and forth that I could get it to open. As someone who practically lives off my thumb drive, this was enough to drive me crazy. Do not put your valuable data at risk by buying this device!
I bought the ex-d5 as an upgrade to my jvc yx-d1. Although the wood cone speakers in the d5 are terrific, the fm/am reception is terrible. The unit was placed in same spot and same antenna as previous unit, and every station is static-filled. No wonder jvc couldnt sell 'em.
The concept is SO GREAT. The follow through is MISERABLE. The ball is way to sensitive despite any configurations I've attempted in the software. It only works reliably from about 3 feet despite any claims made by the manufacturer. Having the left click and track ball so close together causes the use of one to effect the other. If you're trying to use it on a big screen you'll only be frustrated by the lack of precision necessary for the task. Unfortunately, this was made for use in the living room where it's pretty much useless.
What's a point not including USB cable along with 5610 Printer kit? Strange and surprising!!! No logic and sounds bad tactics......Why are you stopping users to use this product in one shot. I am HP customer from a long, I haven't face this kind of issue in past.
I should have realized before I bought it that there is a design flaw here. The acrylic cracks the first time you put it on and I have a pinhead. I can only imagine it would snap in half the second a man or someone with big hair tried to use it.
I bought this laptop to replace my Toshiba laptop of two years. It was very fast in the begining even though I had to uninstall a lot of software that came pre loaded. I have been using the laptop for three months now and it recently gave me a hardware malfunction. On running the vaio hardware diagnostic, I found that the hard drive has bad sectors. I sent the PC to sony to fix this issue and got it corrected in a day. VAIO is renowned for its build quality. This did come as a disappointment considering that I had paid extra for getting this configuration on a VAIO. Probably I was just unlucky to get a defective piece. But as they say once bitten, twice shy.
i bought the extended warranty but never received anything in writing. i was told on two separate occasions it had been sent. i finally filed a complaint with amazon and got a refund. two weeks went by and the company emailed me again telling me the warranty had been sent. i never received anything at all. to tell me it had been sent after i got my money back proved what a very poor lack of communication they have there.
i have no words to say about this product. just never buy this product may be any product by hp.
First few weeks it worked, and now we really needed it when driving in remotes areas, 3 hrs away from home through a snowstorm.......it gave up working and we never were able to turn it on again,.......we didnot take a map,as we were sure with this navigation system we would be safe..however we felt pretty unsafe and lostvery frustrating and we are very disappointed with this recently EXPENSIVE Magellan navigation system, and with Amazon as a usually depending source
This is not about the product I ordered but rather about amazon.com.I ordered NEW SD100 Canon Powershot digital camera from amazon.com as a gift and was shocked when received the USED one with missing memory card. I called customer service on Thursday and was insured that I would receive the replacement by Saturday and there's no need to hunt for a new gift . Well, it turned out that when amazon.com representatives say Saturday they actually mean Tuesday.Hope that the camera would work better than the amazon.com and next time my review would have 5 star rating.
Broken after seven months. What a waste of money, now I have to spend $150-200 again to buy a real mp3 player.
I have to add to the reviews on the amps in these failing. I purchased my Promedia speaker system through Dell on 10/04. Recently the sound quit working. I finally got Dell to send outa rep to replace the sound card...only to learn it wasn't the sound card but the Amp located in the SubWoofer.Needless to say....I am not a happy camper having to send back the amp to Klipsch along with $90 to replace it. I bought the top of the line speakers thinking that not only will they sound great (they do), but last for years(which reading other reviews and doing some research they don't).I'll give Klipsch 'one shot'at making this right in hopes that the next amp lasts much longer than this one did. If not...will never buy another Klipsch product again!
Do not look at the pic, It is completely missleading. You only get a tiny little booklet of paper, worth maybe $.50. This order cost me $8.53 total and what a waste of money. I could buy local for way less. I thought I'd be getting a a kit a described in title "Kodak-Lens Cleaning Kit." I say, DO NOT BUY!
This item is still owned by DirecTV and cannot be activated. Seller did not respond to any emails; did not refund money. Basically got cheated by buying a stolen item through AMAZON. I thought all sales through AMAZON were legit. Horribly disappointed!
I confess... I made the unforgivable mistake !!!!!Before buying my camcorder, I browsed the web for endless hours, for 2-3 months, looking for the best product within a reasonable price range. I kept IGNORING the SONY till the end, because it was a $100-150 more than the best I eventually found ....the JVC GRDVL820U.I should never have written that check without holding a SONY in my palm and seeing what it has to offer.I got my JVC and proudly used it the first 2 weeks ....but much was missing ....it didn't live up to my expectations. The pictures were good but not sharp, as would be expected of a MegaPixel camcorder. Indoor shooting and shooting in low light was a pain ....color reproduction was horrible in subdued light.I was lucky I could return my camera and get my money back .....because soon I built up enough courage to walk upto a SONY dealer and try the DCR TRV38 ......AND IT LEFT ME SPEECHLESS!!!The color reproduction, even in low-low light is incredible. It enhances the picture tone and brightness beyond imagination. The picture sharpness is unbelievable ....truely MegaPixel. It has terrific functions, way-way advanced features, exceptional craftsmanship and looks.The SONY stands out at the top and has no challenger. I don't mind the extra $100 or 150. I really can't believe I ignored SONY initially!!!So.... DON'T BUY A CAMCORDER UNLESS YOU TRY A SONY !!!!
These ear buds have a great smooth sound. Wasserman is right about selecting the right plugs. To me only the foam plugs let these phones show that they can sound better than various inexpensive Sonys I have had.The problem here is the way they go on. They have to go in your ear at a weird angle with the cable coming up and then over your ear and down your back. They are designed for a performer who does not want his or her ear buds to show, a performer who has a personal assistant to put his ear plugs on. The directions on the Shure website show the phones being put on by another person. Doing it alone demands a lot of behind the head work.Once you have them on there is the problem of plugging them into your iPod (with the nice long sturdy cable). That would work great if you kept your iPod attached to the back of your pants. If you like it up front you have a problem. You must run the cables over one or the other shoulder or through an armpit. Then if you move you pull on one of the phones and the cable going up over your ear gets out of your ear groove and you have to remold the foam and put it back in your ear, through the armpit, etc. By this time the stewardess is coming down the aisle and you face the prospect of having to take one out and start all over again when she asks what you want to drink. Where is my assistant?It is nice to be isolated from the airplane noise but I have stopped using them because they are just too much trouble. I cannot use them on the train to work because I only go three stops and it takes two stops to get them on. I cannot use them at home because I get irritable if my wife or kids talk to me, forcing me to go through the process all over again.If Shure redesigned these for the front iPod using servant-less masses they could have something worthwhile.
I purchased one of these refurbished Rio players as an introduction to protable MP3 - I loved this thing for the first ccouple of months - great sound, ample storage, nice interface. Then it started to fall apart - first the volume dial got stuck, then the buttons stopped responding. The 'push and turn' style of the volume knob is a very poor design that doesn't work and is prone to breakage. Don't be inticed by the low price and ample storage - this thing won't last more than a few months, and there are lots of better options out there now as every consumer electronics manufacturer has jumped into this market.
Why in the world did Sony change from the drop-in charger/computer interface design used on the DSC-T3 to the horribly inconvenient concept of removeable battery/external charger and separate octopus-cable system used on the DSC-T10?The charger is a little plastic pancake which has to be hung on a wall outlet, or plugged into the end of an extension cord somehow strung across your table. Then the battery has to be removed from the camera and inserted into the charger. The charger is not heavy enough to remain in place on its own, so you have to weigh it down with something to keep in place, but, because of its design with the plug on the back, it doesn't lay flat on the table, so - good luck.The computer interface cable is a strange multi-headed cable with USB, phono plugs, and some other odd connector which may be for external DC power, although the manual does not bother to describe its purpose. In order to use this cable (which plugs into the bottom of the camera), the camera itself must be laid on its front on a table (or its back, if you want to risk damaging the LCD screen). But, because the front of the camera is not flat, the camera moves around if you just touch the cable.Other reviews attest to the inconvenient control buttons and the poor picture quality in low light conditions, so I won't repeat them here.I'm really disappointed with Sony on this one. It's almost as if there were multiple groups working on this, who didn't bother to talk to each other.Come on, Sony - talk to your customers and see what they like and dislike about your products before relying on your reputation to sell junk like this!
By now everyone should know not to buy this machine. It is far too expensive and just doesn't work eventually. I am suggesting to those who are looking for a basic DVD recorder without all the problems to Buy the Medion MD 40570. It sells for under $100 on that auction website that begins with an "E." So far I have bought two of them and had no problems with them at all. It is smaller and more compact. It records DVD+R/RW and the recorded discs are fully compatible with Philips DVD players such as the DVD727 and DVP642. One thing the DVDR985 can do that the Medion MD 40570 can't is divide a title. The only other drawback is that it is a much harder process to name titles on the Medion MD 40570. I have no need for that function, however. For a fraction of the cost of the Philips DVDR985 paperweight/clock, you can own the Medion MD 40570 that does everything you need and won't give you any trouble.
The camera works fine until you realize that the batteries are down and you change them and still never starts again. Also is very slow when you turn it on (before not been able to turn it again of course) and takes forever to save the pics.Size and weight are prefect and the pictures you take are wonderful, but I think there are more "downs" than "ups" with this product...
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.
Don't but this item if you think that there is a slim chance of you damaging it. My player doesn't work at all and freezes my computer when I plug it in. When I called and emailed Iaudio and Cowon America they both gave me the run around, never fixed the problem and never responded to my last email which was in December. The customer service is horrible for this company so don't waste your time with it.
Just received these phones, sound and fit is better than those that came with my iPod and the hard case is a nice touch.What I don't like is that the cord is too short, 24" at best. I'm 5'11" and it barely reaches my waist. If I turn my head, I'll rip out one of the earbuds. What was Sony thinking?? Sure, they added an extension, but that adds weight and an extra connection. Obviously an afterthought on Sony's part. What if you wanted to put your player on a nearby table? Not going to work unless you're right nest to it. Nearly every other manufacturer of in-ear phones has at least a 48" cord.(...) For daily use they're useless. (...)
I used to have a very high opinion of USR products and service.Not that I have previously needed service, but this product is one of two items that have provided a surreal experience.On a DELL XPS , this device installs like a dream. But thats where the dream ends... nightmare, weird stuff to follow.The Router that is directly compatible with this device, is located in another room, and has NEVER worked as a wireless broadcast unit. Support from USR is basically surreal. I explained the problems totally clearly, and nothing I wrote was ever answered... they DID write back, only the answers were for issues elsewhere ( who knows what they were doing). I have had no access to my router config on board the device, and despite saying this, they never respond. The only time the router works is if I have no internet access, then I can look at all the marvelous screens it has, and wonder what the hell to do, even though I went through all the handbooks, and doco and did everything it says; when the device has an internet link, the wireless function is dead, and only one port works.The total Kicker is that The Wireless card in the XPS has a great connection with a store next door where it sells coffee etc, and offers free wireless. After a visit to the store, not for the specific reason of canvassing access, we were very nicely granted access to the network, since not many people use the WI-FI service yet.After firing up the Linksys router, I discovered that the US Robotics card is backwardly compatible to a b class wireless router.I gave the one star because of the poor service, but this card, with its booster is great.It took between 15 and 20 emails to get the RMA details, and instructions for what they want so we can hopefully get a useful router back.JUNE 30: to get this Excellent card to talk with a USR turkey router, get the 3COM Corp U.S. ROBOTICS 4DBI DESKTOP WIRELESS ANTENNA ( USR5480 )... without this antenna, in a house or apartment over 800 square feet, the router is useless.I must say, though, that Linksys provides great Customer service support, and is not just 9 to 5. Since I work, I can't call them for help, which seems to be the only way with some issues with routers and wifi cards to be resolved.Much more inclined to stay with Linksys on my next purchase.
...which isn't really saying much, when you consider how pathetic the five hundred dollar Bose Wave radio is.People, it's not rocket science: if you want quality sound you, miniaturizing and cramming together all your components into one tiny little box is NEVER going to do the trick---don't fall for all the advertising snake oil about "revolutionary technology," "virtual surround sound," etc.At the very least a compact stereo system like the one hundred eighty dollar Sony CMTHPX9 has *detachable* speakers so you can get proper stereo separation and proper speaker placement. Or the Sony MHC-GX450 for an extra twenty dollars has a detachable subwoofer as well, not the ludicrous what, 3-inch subwoofer this Cambridge radio has? Either of these would blow this thing clear out of the water!Even better would be to browse jandr.com for something like a cheap receiver (Sherwood 7108, $130), cheap CD/DVD player (Toshiba 3960, $50), and speakers (Polk R15s, $100/pair) which would still cost less and would easily deliver five times better sound.Ah, form factor---yes that's about the only thing that this Cambridge and that Bose Wave has going for it: I suppose if you live in a tiny five by ten foot closet (a NYC apartment perhaps?) it might be useful to have something this small.Otherwise you are much better buying one of those compact stereos and a cheap clock radio for your bedside, which would probably cost you about half as much for far better sound quality!
Bought this TV, got it home, BUZZZZZZ....TV repair said it was the cable, cable company said it was the TV. Took the TV back, got a second one, did the same thing. Changed cable companies, rewired the house, same thing. Returned it and got Panasonic, no problems. The buzzing noise only happened through the ypbr connection to HD cable. Did not have problem on regular digital cable nor on HDMI cable.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband in 2002. Immediately upon installation we noticed the unit having problems with pausing during DVD play and the VCR didn't want to rewind the VHS tapes -- you had to press rewind over and over, as many as ten times, to get it to rewind a tape.We contacted Zenith in early February and were told that although they wouldn't replace it (even though it was only 1 1/2 months old), we could send it in for an upgrade. They told us that the problem was an internal software upgrade to the unit, "in which the latest software version used by DVD manufacturers, is installed" (which begs the question why wasn't the latest software used during manufacture?). Zenith had UPS come and get it, and the last we've seen of it was a month ago, and whenever I try to get a customer service rep on the line, I get disconnected or bounced all over a voice system.A company should stand behind its product and replace it if it is new and not working properly. This is ridiculous and I won't buy another Zenith product.
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.
Everything I read about this cable states that it will charge my iPod classic, however it does not charge at all. To me it is useless if it doesn't charge. Waste of my money
This is OK for some voice recording. It can also store data files.The first big problem I had with this was it would switch off onits own, even with new duracells. It would stay on for around 15minssometimes then turn off.The noise and clicking if it is touched or held is a little tiring butwhen it's on it is quite useable.Next purchase will be a more reliable pro model.
I kept buying these ear buds for my teen age kids, and every time they broke I'd buy another pair, at $25 a pop that added up. Finally one day I bought an extra pair for myself and I realized that they were really crappy! I can only hear from one ear and I hardly use them and I don't abuse them. I wear them on the treadmill or elliptical trainer at the gym.I think you can get crappy ear buds like this one for $10 at the store or much better ones for $25. Don't bother with these. Oh yeah, I did like the case. Perhaps they should have charged $10 for the ear buds and $15 for the case!!
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 purchased this item to use with my iPad on a long trip both as an amplifier and splitter so my wife and I could watch movies. The item was defective out of the box. I opened the item, packed it in my computer back and left for my trip. When the item didn't work I attempted to return it and the seller wouldn't accept it because I didn't have the original packaging. Do not buy this item and do not use this seller. Horrible experience that Amazon shouldn't endorse.
Bought @Cos.*o for $35. Player produces no sound via hdmi to either my tv or my receiver and yes they are all setup to receive PCM. Also upconversion does nothing. I see absolutely no difference when connected to my 50" Hitachi or switched through Sony Receiver. Slow to load disc initially. Other than that works well. Taking mine back.
I have same problems as above with the new iPod classic,I want to add that it is not posiible to activate the "TV connection" as it was in passed edition.Why is that?Please review yours under "video settings"If someone have the answer please post itthanksI'm so sorry for Apple, but new iPods are not an improvement
My Daewoo stopped reading discs after a year of light use by one user. Used cleaning disc numerous times but it didn't help. Just out of warranty. Same experience as other Daewoo dvd player owner.
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 have had Magellan 6000T for over a year now and it seemed to be working fine overall with the exception of an occasional freeze up. However, from the past 2 weeks, the unit does not display the map and when any key is pressed, it responds after 5 minutes. The issue is not battery-related as far as I could tell since it is constantly charged and the battery indicator is green in color.I had purchased the 6000T for 450.00 last year. From now on I'll stay with the cheap units. At least that way, even if the unit breaks one can discard it with less pain.
I bought this card six months ago because of its low price. In this case, you get what you pay for. The card frequently dropped connections, and now when I connect a device all I get is a BSOD. I'm going to throw it out and buy a more expensive brand-name product.
Save your money. This lock is completely worthless. My daughter got one for her notebook, which she took to college; within a week, the lock decided to change the combo on it's own. Short of trying all 10000 possible combinations, she's stuck - we're cutting it off with a bolt cutter and then I'll work on getting rid of the combination dingleberry when she gets it home. My son purchased a lock which used a key several years ago - and had no problems. There may be good combination locks for notebooks, but this Targus one isn't it.
I bought this unit new from a vendor through amazon. after seven months, its quit operating saying battery critically low... i went through on the hoops, resetting the unit and even installing a new battery and it continues to be un-usable with this error message. For the amount of money paid for the new unit, it is just unacceptable. I really like the ease of use and features better than other models out there that i have tried, tom-tom, etc. However when quality and reliability is so very poor, its just not worth the money.
I received this Zune as a Christmas gift. After 4-6 months it shut down completely. I sent it back to Zune for repair, which took 2 months! I have had nothing but problems with it for 2 years. Battery life is ok, but the apps are seriously lacking. Ever since the Zune HD came out, apps are impossible to get for this Zune. iPod has thousands of apps! Save your time and money and go with iPod.
I have had no problem with the actual recorder. However, the software would not install properly on my Powerbook. I chose the DS-2 because it was supposed to be compatible with PC and Mac, but apparently it is not truly Mac compatible. When I called technical support, they told me they had no other complaints registered and therefore I should call Apple to get help. It should be noted that the software installed perfectly on our desktop PC, but unfortunately, I need the sound files on my Mac. I would recommend trying another product if you're on a Mac.
I bought these headphones thinking I was moving up slightly from my Koss Sportapros. Wrong! They are a half step down in sound quality. Specs say they should be at least as good but in reality they have a 'tinnier' sound.
We specifically looked for a fax to answer a special ring and hoped this would replace an ailing HP. Bought the Cannon MP 830. After several calls to customer service( they are extremely nice and available, a feature not found with many companies) we have not been able to get the fax from answering the "normal" ring on an intermittent schedule. Also, if you set it to answer for a specific number of rings, it might and it might not conform to that number. Tech service has no answer for this inability to perform.It uses a huge amount of ink, and it tells you to change it before it actually runs out. And to be sure you don't use all the ink in the cassettes, it won't print faxes automatically until you do. You CAN print them, but it takes a lot of button pushing to get them, then you have to delete them one by one. A royal pain! You just want to change the ink and get it over with.No complaints on scanning or printing.One nice feature is that it takes smaller paper sizes easily--like postcards and envelopes, from the alternate feeder.
This is the least user-friendly high-tech product I have ever experienced.1. Menus are not intuitive. Menus are sometimes activated by pressing the menu button. Other times they must be backed into from a totally different button. Often it is impossible to find the action you want.2. Nothing is consistent3. The screen's touch sensitivity is slow to respond as are the buttons.4. The manual exists only on a CD whose table of contents does not correspond with the text. Paging can only be done with a scroll bar. Much of the manual is written in broken English rendering the information unintelligible.5. Bluetooth connectivity to my cell phone required a call to the helpline to figure out. Having to manually reestablish the Bluetooth connection each time I entered the car was not worth the effort. Neither was trying to understand how to use the menu.6. The help line was not able to correct endless looping and screen freeze problems I was having and required I return it, at my expense, for repair.Thankfully, a call to Amazon replaced the device with no cost to me.
It is a glorified copy holder. Unless the book's spine is severly broken, it will not hold a large book in the open position. It would work well as a display easel. The adjustable height feature works ok for copy. The adjustable angle feature is flimsy at best. Save your money.
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.
I have the 2610 unit and purchased this one for my parents. After spending about 6 hours trying to load all of North America onto two computers with two different 1GB SanDisk SD cards, I figured the unit was bad and returned it to Amazon for a replacement. Amazon sent a new unit out the next day - great customer service! However, the replacment unit had the same problem! What was funny is that both units worked if I just loaded the state of Florida on the included 128mb card. For some reason, larger memory cards seemed to suffer from 'communication' problems in the built in reader.The Desktop software doesn't offer using an external SD card reader on the first install but tries to use the built in SD card slot. Only after aborting the map loading process and restarting the software are you presented with options to use external SD card reader. After figuring this out, first attempt at loading 1GB worked.Took the unit out on the road today. Below are some of my thoughts compared to the 2610.Pros1.) 3D view is nice, especially how it shows up coming road names.2.) Nice to have a volume adjustment on side of the unit. 2610 was difficult to adjust via on-screen slider bar.3.) Nice to have built in battery - keeps unit alive if car lighter plug gets disconnected.Cons1.) Missed the buttons on the side of the screen which makes menu navigation quicker2.) Missed having the speed displayed on the screen - could only see it if I hit another menu but then the map was hidden - it appears this unit 'dumbs' down the display so users watch the road versus the GPS unit - might be a good thing for my dad but I like seeing things like current speed and next exit/turn info overlayed on map.3.) Voice is a bit more metalic/harsh4.) More screen glare compared to the 26105.) Searching 1Gb for an address can take a long time. I searched for a name of a park and waited about 4 minutes for the unit to state 'not found' The 2610 seems a bit faster.I'll probably go ahead with giving this unit as an XMAS gift to my dad but if I upgrade my 2610, it will be to the 2710 or 2810. I guess I'm really a bit pissed at Garmin for all the problems associated with unlocking/installing maps. The documentation/software/web site were very light on details. They should have a forum where people could post problems like this.
I purchased these to replace the broken earbuds that came with my SanDisk MP3. Those earbuds were great....in stereo. These duds sound like I am listening to an AM station through a tin can. It boasts great Bass sound. That's a joke. Spend the extra money and get something decent.
This machine is a FANTASTIC XP machine. The problem is its only ready for VISTA straight off the disk. I bought this machine because I couldn't wait another year for a new machine. Wasn't thrilled about vista (and no i don't hate microsoft) but because of the heavy system requirements it puts on the machine - i don't think this is a good machine for Vista.Wiped the hard drive clean which took care of my "crapware" problem also. Then loaded XP sp2. I had a really hard time getting drivers for this because it takes a lot of work arounds but i did manage it. Now I love this machine. Its a great XP machine and i wish HP would just come out and support this with XP drivers.A great buy if you have the time to load XP and are not gaming. Otherwise, Pay the extra for a better machine.
This item is portrayed as a Network attached storage device. It is not! The only way to access the drives in the unit is with Netgear's software, which by the way does not work to well. The SC101 kept detaching itself even with the current firmware and could not be re-attached unless you re-booted the unit. I am returning the SC101 for a refund.
Bought this at Staples a few weeks ago (...). It worked fine for about 4 days before the router started crashing (yes, apparently routers can crash just like Windows). The setup utility is a snap, but the connection doesn't last long. Every few hours, I have to unplug and power cord and in some cases hard reset the router in order to have connection back again. Flashed its firmware to the latest version 5.3 posted on Netgear's website, but the same problems persist. I would give it a 0 star if I could, but don't take my word for it, just do a search for MR814 on the net and you'll see how many people see the same issues. (...)
This product did not last longer the 2 weeks and stopped working. I am extremely disappointed and will never order from Margin Mart Inc through Amazon.com again. They want my now to pay to return the defective item at my expense.This is unacceptable. I knew the item was inexpensive compared to going directly to Sony but it was not worth the $, headache or time spent.I do not recommend anyone purchasing even though the product price is soo low.
The cassette player door does not work and it "ate" a tape.There are only adults here, so it was not mistreated. The supplier has been notified, and I am hoping to return the item for a replacement of the same model.
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.
This product has a known defect that the company is keeping quiet. The defect is the "laser shutter" a little bracket that apparently is not strong enough to do its job. Repair people say they are getting many calls on this "known problem." In fact they say they know what is wrong when they get the call for a won't print repair. Cannon should offer to fix this problem as part of a campaign and not wait for a breakdown on a machine that may be past its one year on site warranty.Canon MF6550 Duplex Copier Laser Printer
We bought this mouse about 4 months ago and it has apparently failed. The laser no longer fires up when connected. Before it failed we liked its performance and fact it has no on/off switch while still not running batteries down.We will go to another brand.
eMarker service will be end by the end of September.Refund service has already started.I just got the device last month and am ready to refund now.
On the whole I wasn't impressed with this design. Firstly it really isn't portable in terms of backpacks and mailbags around campus. Secondly the foamy roll at the base of the unit kept sliding off allowing the laptop to slide with it while sitting in a "SUMO" beanbag chair, which I do quite often. And finally on an aesthetic note i felt the silver piping on the foam dowel and scratchy sound of the fabric conspired to make the whole thing feel kind of chintzy. I would suggest for future revisions alternative fabric(s) like denim, hemp, corn, ballistic nylon etc. Also the velcro should be on both sides of the foam slot to prevent the laptop from slipping.That being said the unit does a beautiful job keeping the machine cool and can be quite comfortable to use especially on a table but also while sitting in my beanbag chair(s) in spite of my issues with it sliding around. The reason for the low score is that i felt that i paid to much for this item. I believe this is only a partial solution to keeping me and my macbook comfortable and that it was cheaply built. It would be a bargain at $10 passable at $20 but definitely is not worth the $49.90+ price tag. As I say this though, if you are desperate to use your laptop like a laptop this unit can take the heat nicely. -cheers
PROS- Does a lot of bands SW,MW(AM),FM w/TV bandCONS- The reception is awful. I can barely pull in any SW stations, and if I can it's hard to hear and I have to move the radio in the perfect place. FM and AM reception is fair to average. I noticed the tuning of FM is way off from where it says, for example I pick up 104.7 on what looks like 101.5 on the radio.In conclusion, it does a lot of bands but it's reception is awful and it's hard to tune.
Latest versions of this product are junk!Linksys had great product, WRT54GS, for years running Linux.Very stable. Very good. Community of 3rd-party firmware developers.In latest v5 version, Linksys threw away their advantages. Started over with new board, using new OS called VxWorks. Well, it doesn't actually WORK all that well but that's what they call it.So it is now a completely new and BAD piece of product unfortunately hiding in same piece of plastic as old product. So existing customer reviews of v4 and earlier should be ignored.
Ok, so I purchase these earbuds because they are a great price... Haha, shame on me.1. The earbuds have a low volume on any device even when turned all they way up compared to any other headphones I own.2. Ok, so they call these things earbuds, so why don't they stick in my ear?3. So after you get your music going, have the things burrowed into your skull, have the volumed turned all they way up, and thank the maker for making the cord long enough so it won't at least jerk out and blaze your music if you have speakers, you lose any sense of comfort and sanctity that headphones would have taken away.
I tried it with Win/2000 and Win/98 and it recorded static or noise. Labtec support does not answer my emails.
I adore my nano, but this armband is one of the worst products I have ever bought. I work out quite a bit with the nano and the band comes off multiple times during my workout. The spacing of the velcro dots means I never get exactly the right fit and the band gets ripped off anytime I do weight lifting close to my body. It is also as other reviewers mentioned hugely overpriced for what it is. I am ordering a band from a different company and this will go straight to the garbage.
The title of this item when I purchased it lead me to believe this was the more expensive digital multicoated Hoya filter. I think this was probably done intentionally since the vendor on this item seems to change names often.However, it did arrive in good condition and in good time and I still like the filter. While I saved a few bucks, it just wasn't the great deal that it appeared to be.
I bought this product. This product came just bare box with no instructions with no trace of being original. It is not working. Attempting to contact the vendor.
I purchased my Cyberhome DVR-1500 form HSN. I used it one time and then the eject tray froze up. I e-mailed Cyberhome for support (yeah right), but what they advised didn't work, This was back in May. After 4 more e-mails asking for service I haven't heard from them since. Their phones (or should say phone because they must only have one) is always busy. The unit also is always very hot. Please don't buy this your wasting your money. After seeing all the bad news about this product I am going to write a complaint to the better business bureau and I advise everyone else to do the same. And Stores should stop offering anything from Cyberhome. If I could give no stars I would. I may have to take the loss and burn the unit in a bonfire ceremony.
It was cheap so I don't feel too bad. It just doesn't fire consistently. I have read all the reviews and I worked with it for a good while on several different occasions before coming to this conclusion. When it works it's great. Now I am just using the timer in the camera.
The product that was delivered was NOT a Terk cable, but rather a generic quad shield cable. This is the second time I have ordered what was advertised as Terk cable, but was not. Amazon should scrutinize their sellers better.
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.
pricing was false advertisement , and refused to offer me a second chance deal. very bad seller
I bought this card for my Nokia 6133(advised by t-mobile to get it online)I was very upset to find it doesn't fit my phone. The seller, EEk technology are cheats who charged me $20 for the card + shipping, then I had to pay to return it and was charged a 20% restocking fee that is unexplainable. Shipping was only $2, so why was I charged $8? How are you supposed to know the card works if you don't open the package? Don't ever buy anything from them unless your 100% sure it's the right item. EEk's policy on return is unfair and just plain terrible. Their shipping is high, and if it's open your better off selling it yourself, thats what I'll do next time.
I purchased a pink Zune for my daughter. She was very excited the day it arrived and immediately unpackaged it and started to install the software. Three days and two support calls later, the Zune software was loaded. I had to disconnect my computer from the internet to successfully load the software. The Zune 1.3 Firmware was never able to load. Very challenging. We eventually got the Zune working and loaded about 1300 tunes from her library. That was easy. The device worked for about a day after, when the display went black and would not restart. Another call to Zune support and after 15 minutes of trying to figure out what was wrong, I came to the conclusion that there were too many issues with the product and decide to return it for a refund. I would not recommend this product.
There is a lot of interference if you have any other wireless radio frequency devices like a baby monitor, cordless phone or an alarm system. We also have Sony's infrared wireless headphone version and that one works quite well, but of course you have to be in line of sight.I wouldn't buy the radio frequency one again, but I am ordering the infrared version for my mother.Hope this helps - Mark
It lasted 4 and a half years. Six months after the extended warranty had expired it could no longer be turned on. That, by the way, is pretty revealing about extended warranties; I will never purchase another one again. The 23HLV85 overall quality was neither better nor worse than other brands (I also have 2 Samsung and 1 LG). The incorporated dvd player was constantly plagued with problems, unreliable, especially with dvds getting stuck and difficult to remove. We quickly gave up using the dvd player since we usually watch movies in the living room and the 23HLV85 was only for a bedroom. According to reviews on the net, the problem with the on/off switch and dvd player are pretty common. We inquired about fixing it but the cost was not worth being left with an old and unreliable set. We replaced it with a Samsung. I will stay away from Toshiba from now on.
I had one for almost 5 months, when it was a great player, primarily for audiobooks. Then it stopped working. After 3-4 hours trying to get fixes from the Creative web-site, I am looking for a new player. I hope one that is a bit more reliable than this one.
I bought this to use to charge my video iPod while at a cabin with no electricity. Turns out, it will run an iPod while you listen to it, but does not just charge an iPod. This is problematic when using an iTrip to run the sound through a radio, since they both plug into the same slot. I did get it to slowly charge a friends Nano though...
This router is garbage! I can't download anything without getting every computer on the network booted offline. I have all ports forwarded correctly... not like it should boot you even without any ports forwarded. When this happens you have to go all the way to the router and unplug it. This is unbelievable! I've been trying to fix this for DAYS! Doing a million searches on google trying different things people have suggested. Not one of those suggestions has helped me. Updating the firmware did absolutely nothing. I know this has nothing to do with my modem. When a computer is connected directly it will be fine. Once its connected to the router you cant download a thing. About the only thing i can do is surf and IM. Do yourself a favor and buy something else.
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!!!
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.
I was given this as a shower gift. From the moment I tried using this all I got was feedback. Even on the lowest setting the static is extremelly loud!!!! It has never worked even talking directly into the unit you cannot hear anything. Good luck shopping, I live by the product reviews so I hope this helps you!
I have enjoyed using my Cardscan products over the years. I upgraded to version 8 because of my upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit. I was surprised that the software doesn't have a good way to synchronize files with Google Contacts, Iphone or Ipad. The contact compatibility software is very limited. Lotus notes? Palm desktop? It's like it's 1999 again.The ONLY way I could get my contacts on the iphone is to synch with Outlook 2003 and then synch Outlook with the iphone. Not exactly a one touch solution.
The wireless sharing concept is good, and Apple needs to incorporate it into its iPod, but there are not enough Zune owners to make it work. Also, once you've shared a tune with someone, you can't share with that someone again. So, that makes it doubly bad. First, there aren't many Zune owners,and then, when you do find one, you can only share once. Microsoft needs to change that.
I got an amazing deal on this TV and was quite happy with it at first. Unfortunately, a year later, the TV has a major problem... the picture comes on for a split second and then fades to black. I checked online and several other people have the exact same issue.It's a great set, but not worth buying for only one year of use.
The Linksys Cable Gateway is actually a 5 star product. I bought it to replace a failing unit. I give it one star ONLY because SkyBox - the Amazon merchant that I bought it from - advertised it as 'NEW' but it is a refurbished item. Can recommend the product but avoid the retailer.
The cord / line of the earphone is too long and doesn't have a clip to clip it onto clothes, so it gets into the way of work. Also, the sound in each of the phones cannot be adjusted and sometimes it's too loud, even though the sound has already been adjusted to the most minimum in the MP3. The cord becomes a nuisance at times because it's too long.
I recently upgraded my DSL and with the upgrade came a long awaited static IP. I was ecstatic becuase I could finally contemplate VPN. And if I was going to get a VPN router, why not upgrade my wireless network at the same time. My Linksys 802.11b router worked like a charm, but my new laptop with built in 802.11g was urging me to upgrade to g.Good idea: upgrade my wireless network and get VPN functionality;Bad idea: using this product to try to accomplish either.After 3 calls to my ISP support (Bellsouth, who has been awesome for the last 3 1/2 years I have had their DSL) and 2 calls to Netgear support, I finally gave up trying to get connected to my ISP through this device. Netgear's support staff was not only technically inadequate and difficult to understand with the language barrier (thanks Netgear for outsourcing overseas!), but they were downright rude to boot. When I told the second support rep that I did not need all this information for my Linksys B router to connect with my new static IP, he recommended that maybe I should go back to Linksys...and that I will. The moral is that, as with most things, you get what you pay for: I tried to save a few bucks and I paid for it with this debacle.
This is not a review of the product as it is as much a review of the item shipment. I was sent the converter for the mouse and not the keyboard. Being overseas, it is not worth the hassle to try and ship this product back....esp. seeing how cheap it is and I just added it on with my other things ordered. These are easy to pick up around town in the states, but not so easy in Portugal. Maybe you should order one of each just to be sure that you get one green (mouse) and one purple (keyboard) attachment.
I bought this to add the stats program to my ti-89. First of all, the enclosed CD only comes with software for the 83 and 84 even though the outside states that it's good for a wide range of TI's. After I managed to download the driver from the website, it would not recognize my calculator. I complained to Texas Instruments and got no response for help. After checking Google and using at least 10 different troubleshooting techniques, I finally discovered that most NEED A PATCH TO RUN FROM WINDOWS VISTA. After installing the patch, you need to reboot. I would've been happy if the TI people could at least have gotten back to me about my problem so I would've had the calculator set up in time for my exam. I didn't have 50 hours to spend tracking down drivers for a USB connection.
I purchased my Epson CX7000F at a discount when a OfficeMax was closing. It a good thing becasue if i would have paid full price i would have really been angry to know how quickly the ink runs out. That is not the most frustrating part. That would be that you can't print in black ink only if any of the other cartridges are empty. Good thing i dont print much becasue i would have thrown this peice of junk in the trash already. I do not recommend purchasing this printer.
Bought this three weeks ago. The sound quality is so muffled that it is almost unintelligible. I now have to buy a replacement after using this model for 8 hours or so. Do not buy this Sony "Made in China" product.
Bottom line. It doesn't work. By the time we got around to trying it (it was purchased early for a present), the "warranty" had expired. Also, lousy instructions. VERY UNHAPPY with this purchase, my first and only unhappiness with an Amazon-purchase. So, I'm stuck with it.
This is NOT 8 Gauge wire as advertised. It's closer to 10 gauge (maybe 12) with a thicker than normal outer shell. As we all know, copper costs more than plastic, and that's where they're (Boss) making their money. Amazon should take this off the site because it can be a fire hazard and/or damage you're equipment by not having the proper amount of copper. I had to return it. What a waste of time!
These lasted two charges. I mailed them back for a replacement, which took months, and those failed as well. Wait for a more reputable company to make this type of rechargable. Otherwise, you can find them for as little a $1 each on ebay.
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.
First off, I do not own this camera, my friend happens to. I really wish my Sony had the features of the 1.8" LCD (with backlighting), esay gripping, and a few other picture taking options that I don't have with my Cybershot. There are also bigger zoom options, as well as more user-friendly software (but if you have Windows XP, you don't really need photo software). There is one issue that is a bit dissappointing... flash quality. The pictures taken without flash are great, just see the customer images. But, you can't take photos in the dark, because the flash is awful. Why? The pictures are of horrible quality! The fuzz is not just easily shown on the LCD, but on the computer, you'll not see anything but fuzz! The video is even worse. There are green spots and fuzz over everything. The videos don't have flash, so the video option is basically useless. Both with and without flash. The videos on my Sony are crystal clear, even on a big, 17" monitor. The picture quality on my Sony is WAY BETTER THAN THIS HP, ESPECIALLY ON FLASH! I even did a test on photos and took a picture in flash and without flash on both cameras. The HP lost on both points.If you're looking for good quality pictures and decent videos, pick up a Sony Cybershot instead. The M407 is below average, even with it's features.Unrecommended.
I used 2623 wireless router for about a year. It required oftento reboot so I decided to download FW upgrade which should fixthis problem. After FW download, router stopped working completely.There is no phone number to call for tech. support. I senttwo mail and still no response.Never buy electronic product from company which does nothave phone support!
The charger and/or batteries are obviously defective on the unit I received.The green "charged" light comes on even when there is no charge in thebatteries. Leaving the batteries in the charger for as long as a week seemsto make no difference - the batteries will charge up enough for about 3 shotsin my digital camera, and then - nothing. This seems to be a very hit-or-miss product, based on other reviews.
To the reviewer who wasn't able to see his own image, I recommend turning on the light in the room :o)Pic is fine on my iBook G4 running OX 4, but camera crashes Yahoo msg constantly, even with the 5USD downloadeddriver from macally!Manual is useless - only tells you that you can have other people view your image online.Duh! What a shockingly innovative feature for a webcam? :opNext time I will probably spend a little more and get a cam that will work properlywith Mac.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. We are thinking of filing a class action law suit and we are DEFINITLY reporting Magnavox to the Better Business B. We got this item and it worked fine, but then the DVD player would click in the middle of movies and stop playing. It was AWFUl and this was only after a couple months, if that. We returned it (AT OUR EXPENSE!) to Magnavox, they replaced it. After 2 weeks, THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE REPLACEMENT!!! We called them and they said they can't do anything since the warrenty was up by a couple months, even though the warrenty was from the FIRST DVD player, not the second one! We were shocked. My husband gave them hel& for about 1/2 hour and all they could say was "sorry for the inconvience" and didn't offer ANYTHING to make up for our time, money, effort and complete waste of time. THIS IS A SCAM and they know what they are doing. DO NOT BUY THIS AND PLEASE LET"S START THE BOYCOTT AND LAWSUITS!
I read a lot of reviews and a lot of them said only buy your ink from Epson. I couldn't resist the price and bought off Amazon. This black cartridge took about 20 minutes of convincing, reinstalling, head cleaning, repeat, etc before it would print black. I also bought a 5-pack of colors because the package looked authentic. Duh. They weren't in a package when they arrived. They were made in Mexico. They may be former Epson cartridges that have been refilled. I haven't tried them yet. As a consolation prize, they sent me a black cartridge along with my 5 colors. ?? Lesson learned. After this, I will *only buy ink for Epson printers from Epson*.
I bought this product as a replacement for an older Sony Sport Radio that stood up to several years of use/abuse jogging, walking, working out at the gym and sitting in the sauna. I was looking for an older analog radio to stand up to the heat and moisture of the sauna because I didn't want to kill my new MP3 player (also a Sony product). Over the years I have had excellent luck with Sony products and found them to be universally well designed and good solid offerings, until now.This model is a piece of junk! The case is a thin plastic shell with no similarity to the older Sony sport products except for the bright yellow color. The on/off switch didn't work right out of the shrink wrap and has to be wiggled into just the right position to power the unit up. The complaint that I read about having the radio station change when you bump the tuner didn't happen to me. The tuner "wanders" without even touching the dial. It also doesn't stand up to even moderate vibration. After one session at the gym I am now back to my Sony MP3 player (w/radio built in). It's digital and these units can be very sensitive to both moisture and heat but I just wont put up with the frustration of a poorly built product. The only thing decent about this unit was the headphones and those are a dime a dozen these days. If my MP3 player dies it will be $150 down the drain but I just spent 1/3 of that on this piece of junk and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.Shame on you Sony!
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.
This drive does not record to DVD R disks it only wrights to DVDRW disks these disks do not play on home DVD players. If you plan to record DVDs to play on home DVD players this is not the product. a realmisleading product.
They are already breaking up right out of the box. I'll be listening to my Ipod and the music will just cut out like the jack's been pulled out but it's still in the hole. I still use them, but I doubt they'll last much longer. And it's pretty annoying that this happened right away.
Thank God for Amazon's return policy. My Dakota was defective out of the box.Even after following all the instructions I could not get it to work properly. Only when I had the transmitter and receiver 150 feet apart could I get a reliable signal. Something in either the transmitter or receiver is not working properly. I tested the batteries. My brother and I with walkie-talkies tried every conceivable combinations of sensitivity, distance and placement. Still no signal or erratic. Couldn't wait to pack it up and get rid of it.
This tool feels great in hand. You don't twirl the "collar," but simply apply rotational pressure. I'm sure this subtle movement would minmize chance for repetitive stress injury. I just wish it worked on Windows!
Recently installed this cartridge and it is not printing red correctly. All of the colors are "off'. Disappointed, I am wondering what is wrong with this cartridge.
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 don't know what case others got, some have said "too tight" but mine was very loose. The camera is swimming around in the case, easily half a centimeter of clearance. Not recommended. Just buy the battery and wait for someone to make a good aftermarket case.
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The Grundig FR200 (available in a rainbow of colors) is touted as THE emergency radio, primarily due to it's hand-crank power system. Never need batteries, always ready to play when you most need it. Put it in your emergency kit, and you'll be informed and entertained no matter what happens. (You DO have an emergency kit, right?). Also has a built-in flashlight, so you can read the labels on those stored cans of chili.The problem with the FR200 is twofold - one is the reception on all bands is just barely adequate. The primary problem is the dial resolution. Trying to figure out what frequency you are tuned to (especially on shortwave and AM mediumwave) is difficult. Sensitivity to weak stations and selectivity (separating closely-spaced stations) is mediocre.Then there is that hand-cranked dyanmo. You crank it and it charges a little internal battery. Two or three minutes of cranking that teeny little handle gives you about 30-40 minutes of playtime. It does work as advertised, but the cranking handle doesn't have the strongest feel to it, and a little too-hardy cranking will break it off. And there you are, in the middle of World War III or a volcano eruption, with no way to crank. And no way to know what's going on.To be sure, the FR-200 is fun to play with, and as it's very lightweight, could serve as a camping radio/flashlight. Again, so long as you don't overdo the cranking.But for true emergency use, it's not the best option. Batteries are relatively cheap, and last for years in storage. (I'm still using batteries I stored for Y2K with no problem.) Go down to Costco or Sam's Club and get a brick of AA batteries. Put them in your kit and make a note to yourself to swap them out every five years or so. (You do have that emergency kit, don't you?)Then get an AM/FM radio with TV sound and weather band. Forget about shortwave - in a disaster like an earthquake or hurricane, Radio Havana isn't going to help you - you want local stations and TV sound. The Sony ICF-36 fits the bill perfectly. Sangean also makes a good model, the DT-210V.Although the hand-crank-never-needs batteries sounds good, a better-performing radio and some stored batteries will save your bacon better than a broken crank handle.I did ask you if you had an emergency kit, right?
I never review on Amazon, but this time I had to. I bought this to replace my original ac adapter that I lost in a flood. It sparks a tad every time you plug it in, and less than two months after having it the cord covering broke away and exposed wires. Unbeknownst to me the wires got crossed. I just plugged it in and Poof! A spark, some smoke and the wire was disconnected. The wires had crossed and the electricity severed them. I can only imagine what would have happened if I had left it unattended.Don't buy this, find something else.
DID NOT WORK, because two of the four wires were severed inside the device. Thanks a bunch for this piece of crap. Sold by: Bazingaroo
As of today(8/26/02 @ 22:00 UCT), The KVS318 production firmware on their website is still at 1.00 . My FVS318 routers consistently drop sessions in SSH, TELNET; many SSL logins fail, many JHTML pages fail to load. HTML pages intermittently load slowly, partially or not at all. I had to remove them from our network to resume business.Their support is unresponsive. If I am able to get through on the phone the support reps are difficult to understand. Their technical support people have, in my experience, misenterpreted questions or problems even when I sent them TCP dumps, traps and logs to support the incident report. It appears English is a second language to their support people, a fact evident in their e-mail and web site support replies. Their answers are unreliable and often recommend disabling a feature like site keyword blocking or forwarding ports to non-existent computers. On their support web site they have closed some of my cases without answers, fixes or workarounds provided.As of 8/26/02 @ 22:00 UCT, their U.S. support is presently on firmware beta N1.01 with no date available for the production firmware to be available. It fixes a lot of problems but in my opinion is not yet production quality.For those who have a requirement for a product with features that work as advertised, I recommend against the FVS318. I recommend the DSLREPORTS web site for more information, support topics and user experiences with the FVS318.
I have to confess right now, I'm not an audoiaphobe (or whatever it's called). I just wanted relatively inexpensive headphones to plug into my hard drive so I can listen to music while I'm at work (and block out all the annoying noise around me). I had the Sony headphones which were similar to the JVC but I ran the ear bud over with my chair and crushed it. So I thought I'd get something similar but a little cheaper. I wish I had bought the Sony again. These are ok, but everytime I move my head, I get static. So unless I'm sitting very still, the sound quality is not that great. Of course, when I am sitting still, they're fine and get the job done, but that pesky static every time I turn my head or move is very annoying. I won't buy these again.
I have never written a review before, but this product is so bad I felt like I had to warn people. First I will say the design is very good, and very comfortable. The length of the cord that others reviews mention is in fact bothersome. At first I thought I bought a defective model.But what is really important when buying headphones is the sound. I read some reviews talking about bass. I assumed that these people were hip hop heads that wanted extreme bass. Let me tell you... it is bad. I didnt even know what bassless music sounded like until I bought these. I would maybe listen to an audio book with them but there is no way I would try to listen to any genre of music.And for the record I did place them inside me ears, and I did try all of the sizes. This may help with comfort, but not with the sound quality.Needless to say I returned them 20 minutes after buying. It doesnt take long to realize that you can get much better headphones at a fraction of the cost. If you decide to try this moedel please make that the store has a good return policy or you will be even more disappointed.
INITIALLY THESE CAMERAS WORK WELL. BUT EVENTUALLY, THE LEDS START GOING BAD, ONCE THEY GO BAD YOU LOSE NIGHT VISION. I TRIED GETTING THE REPLACEMENT LEDS OR THE LED BOARDS FROM SWANN, BUT THEY WERE UNWILLING TO ASSIST. I WILL NEVER BUY SWANN PRODUCTS AGAIN. I OWN 14 SWANN MAXI DAY NIGHT AND 2 DVRS.
This Cambridge Soundworks 740 turned out to be a piece of junk! Within three weeks the cd player quit, then the AM radio quit! The Amazon customer support is also useless, they have not answered my emails in trying to resolve these defects and the people who shipped it most operate from a back alley.We ordered a black unit but got a white dirty one instead, color blind maybe.
Cons:1. Average of 1 coaster per 3 dvds burned.2. Had to buy a NEW drive just to get this to work. It wouldn't work on my two year old DVD-RW drive. (Wanted to buy one anyway)Pros:1. Most of the DVDs work I guess.Other Thoughts:I bought DYNEX DVD+Rs (8x) that worked with my old drive and NEVER had a coaster on my 50x DVD spindle.
I bought my triports when they first came out. I listen to them every day at work and within the first week, I broke both sides. I called bose and they said they hadn't had any problems but told me to return. I did and the second pair did the same thing. A little scotch tape and they worked fine for over a year. Now I just snapped off the left ear piece. Maybe I have a big head but I definitely don't abuse these headphones to a point where they should break so easily. Great sound, bad engineering. Next headphones will definitely not be the triports.
I thought I would give this product a try, because I liked the idea of protecting the LCD screen on my iPAQ. However, three application tries later, I returned them. It was impossible to get the film applied without leaving small bubbles and or smears. The iPAQ has such a nice looking screen that having the film there with bubbles etc really detracted from the quality. I could not have used it like that.
The device looks great, but that is where it ends. The first thing I notice when I received my unit was that the plastic strain relief holding the cable on the back of the docking station was not properly installed - it was halfway out and I could not get it to push back in where it should be. That didn't matter too much since I was planning on using the included travel cable. I primarily use CF Memory cards with my digital camera, but I was also needing a SD and Memory Stick card reader so I thought I would go with this all in one reader. What sold me on this unit was that it had USB 2.0. It seems to work with the SD and Memory Stick cards that I have, but it doesn't work with all the CF cards that I have - especially the 128MB SimpleTech CF cards. It's already been mentioned in a previous review that there is also a problem with it reading Viking 128MB CF cards. So if you're planning on using CF memory cards in this reader, be forewarn that they may not work.
I bought this to replace my old outdoor beam antenna. First I tried this new antenna. The signal strenght was half what it used to be with 4 fewer channels, even after rotation it 360 degrees. This is definitely NOT omnidirectional. Second, I tried both antennas together. It was slightly better, but signal strength was still lower than usual. Finally I connected my old antenna back again and got 4 more channels back again with the most signal strength and best reception. I'm going to try this antenna inside on my TV in the guest bedroom. Surely it will be better than 'rabbit ears' and hopefully I didn't waste my money. If you have alot of trouble getting reception, get the old style beam antenna. You won't do any better.
The headset worked fine for about 45 days then the microphone failed completely. The company does not even list this as a current product even though it is still being sold in a number of places. Website is terrible. They do not answer e-mail. You have to jump through a number of hoops and sit on hold forever just to get to someome who will let you send this back to them at your expense. Labtec will never see my money again!
I've owned two previous Rio's that I really liked and were adopted by my kids. I upgraded to the Carbon. It worked great for one month then required that I format the hard drive every time I wanted to add/delete music. By month two the "permanent" long life battery was dead. I followed the exact instructions on Rio's website for warranty assistance--THREE times and was completely ignored.
This is a good bag, it really is. But, why would you want to pay $50 for this bag when you can get the Canon backpack that is $15 cheaper, bigger, easier to carry, and protects your gear just as well?It's a good bag, but the price is way, way too high.
This DVD player is junk. We were drawn in by the low price and since it has been a couple of years since we bought a DVD player, we thought prices have really come down. What a mistake. Better to pay a couple of bucks more. You know what they say - you get what you pay for. First, the remote control does not allow you to set your TV for DVD mode, meaning, you need to use your TV's remote to do this. If you have cable - that means you need to use 3 remote controls just to get your DVD going. What a hassle. Additionally, the box does not play the sound properly - separating the dialogue sound from the background music. The background music gets loud and you can't hear the dialogue. On some DVD's you couldn't hear the sound at all. I could go about the drop in functionality from the Sony we had previously, but, I think I would run out of space. This machine is garbage.
Don't waste your money! I have been a FM hobby broadcaster (neighborhood broadcasting) for years. I'll take a Ramsey FM 100 B any day. Even after trying all modifications available on the internet, extending the anntena with a new piece of antenna attached, and various other "tricks" I found only a minor increase in range even after putting it on the second floor. The volume, even after adjusting the volume knob, is not nearly loud enough (or even close to other FM station) on our stereo, clock radios, or even the car radio in the garage.Our FCC certified baby monitors go 5 times farther with a louder signal.I don't think asking for 100 feet of coverage to cover a regular city home & lot is asking too much! But with this C Crane transmitter, it is!
Had this since May 2007, retired it after about 18 months.Pros: The "humane waking system" is delightfully gentle to wake up to, and the day-by-day options for the dual alarms were great for weekday versus weekend alarms.Cons: Keep the book handy, this is a complicated machine.Unless you turn it up bright enough that it lights up your room like the sun, the digital readout on this clock is impossible to read in a dark room. I liked the analog clock just for this reason, it was easy enough to read without lights. But, it continuously got stuck at 10:10, just like the picture! The first few times a solid wack fixed it, but alas, eventually that too ceased to work.
The product shipped did not appear to a Tripp Lite cable. Some of the pins were unconnected. It also did not support 1920x1080 resolution like my 4-foot and 6-foot VGA cables do.
This unit works sometimes. And it usually works on newer disks. I think the SATA part always works, but the IDE is hit-or-miss.When the IDE connection doesn't work, the similar Vantec device that I have always works. Weird, I know, but that's how it is. This is repeatable -- two different Western Digital WD2500JB disks will work with the Vantec and not with this "Cables" unit. I tried both disks and both adapters twice each. I recommend the Vantec one instead.
I've had this CD Player for about a year now. When I first got it, it was dream. But I found after about 3 months after I bought it, it skipped every cd I put in it. No matter if it was plugged into the wall, 40 second anti-skip was on, or whatever, it just seemed to stop working right after the warranty was up. I'm listening to it right now and it won't even play the first couple of songs on my cd. So, I threw it on the ground with force. I've been listening to it for about 5 minutes now and it hasn't skipped yet. So, there might be some hope left. Buy a Sony or Panisonic.
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?
Hello, I'm not satisfied with this purchase because I bougth an original casio battery and recieved a similar one .... Seller should have asked if I wanted it istead of sending . I do not recomend buying from this seller.
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNIT !!!!! I WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE 1 FREE UPDATE WHEN I PURCHASED IT !! WHEN THE UPDATE CAME OUT THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ME $80. I E-MAILED THEM AND TRIED TO EXPLAIN WHAT I WAS TOLD AND THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE UPGRADE. THE POINTS OF INTEREST ARE VERY LIMITED. MY WIFE HAS A GARMIN AND IT IS GREAT!!! 6MILLION POINTS OF INTERESTS AND 1 FREE UPDATE. I TELL EVERYBODY TO STAY AWAY FROM THEM AND BUY A GARMIN. THE ONLY REASON I PURCHASED IT WAS THE FREE UPDATE. THE MAPS ARE 2006 AND IT WAS A GOOD PRICE. i WILL NEVER BUY A MAGELLAN AGAIN!!!!
I bought my Gateway DMP-X20 last week and I'm returning it today. I read all the reviews but I thought I could get around the "Playlist" issues. Here are my comments:1) The unit only accepts music through Windows Media Player (which I don't like in the first place). Even if you drag & drop mp3's from folder to drive, they will not show up on your unit until you open Media Player and reconcile them.2) Most of the reviews I read talked about the unit not playing songs in track order, but in alphabetical order, because the unit is basically a 20gig hard rive formatted as FAT32 type (DOS style). That's fine with me, because I make sure and edit all my ID3 tags myself, and I name them with the track title first. So not only does my filename read like, "01. Led Zeppelin - Black Dog" but my ID3 track title reads, "01. Black Dog"... So therefore, you would think that albums would play in alphabetical order....right??.... WRONG !!!3) Windows Media automatically looks track file information on the internet and renames the ID3 tags based on what it finds. Therefore, the tracks it couldn't find stayed the same, but if it finds tracks that it matches, it switches to those tags. So instead of Led Zeppelin all being listed as "Classic Rock" genre, it changed some of the songs to "Pop/Rock" and some to "Rock"... Also, when it found a match, it renamed the ID3 title so there was no number in the beginning, "01. Black Dog" changed to "Black Dog" - hence, no longer album track order...4) I called Gateway about it, they told me it was a Windows Media default and there was no way to get around it besides disconnecting from the internet. I'm not about to do that every time I want to transfer a song...Therefore, as stated in others reviews, if you don't care about keeping albums in order, and you don't care about browsing by Genre or Album, then get it.. Otherwise, get the IPOD - I'm going to.
I bought this cord to listen to music while I work (my headphones cable is too short to reach comfortably from my PC's audio out port to my head). This cable basically drops one of the audio channels. Useless.
We went to Circuit City and bought a Phillips MC235, brought it home, and set it up. We bought this unit for its sleek design and space saving abilities. The first disc played a song for 30 seconds before stopping playback, spinning the disc clockwise then counterclock wise, then stopped all together with an ERROR, then NO DISC error. This is an under $80.00 paperweight. All looks, no functionality. We are returning this unit to the store and buying a nice console unit. Brand - new out of the box - it broke! If you want a stereo that looks cool but you don't need it to playback CD's, then this is the unit for you! When your friends come over show off how cool the unit looks, but when they want to hear it in action, change the subject and go out for tacos. It broke within 30 seconds of taking it out of its factory sealed box. 30 seconds - that must be some kind of record.
This charger works with my Rino 530HCx. The one thing is Garmin should include the snap on adapter with this product. I wish they would tell you that when you buy it. So you always have to bring the one snap on adapter that came with the radio to use it. Disappointed
I recently purchased the Opteka .5x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto HD Lens Set for Samsung HMX10C MX10P DC173U DC575 for around $30.00. It seemed like a good deal but as everything that is too cheap, it turned out that the the telephoto lens did hardly nothing in comparison with the camcorder's original lens. meaning, I just used the camera lens instead of the telephoto because it did not get me any closer to the subject. Needless to say the tripod and cleaning kit are useless, just something else they include in the set to call more attention.
product was cheap, flimsy and arrived with a crease which made it unusable. It was not worth sending back, so I threw it away and paid a few dollars more for an archive quality mat. Frankly, I was surprised you would even carry such cheap stuff (I buy a lot of stuff through amazon, including camera lenses, electronics and clothing, and this is the only problem I ever had)
I bought this to replace a broken one that had already been installed in a Jeep I bought. Right out of box it would not latch, unless I held the cover and frame together right at the latch. Installed, no matter how I tried, it would not latch. This item is definitely inexpensive, but too cheap to even work right out of the box!
I just bought this device at Fry's (Amazon is cheaper). I just got it working and thought I would explain how you might go about doing the same (a lot of folks are having trouble).First, the drivers supplied on the CD would not work at all with a properly updated SP2 installation of Windows XP Pro . I manually tried to install every driver on that CD and none of them work.The CD also installs two utilities (not including Apache). One of these is the PSP WIFI Media Manager. The other is ZDWlan. Even if you don't own a PSP (get one if you don't, by the way), you need the PSP program.You must use the Media Manager program to download the current drivers. It's in the "Options." This download was a self extracting program that (at least for me) didn't actually install the drivers but just put them on my hard drive. I had to go to the control panel (hit window+R and type control), select Add Hardware, pick my WLAN thing, and manually select the folder "C:\Program Files\ZyDAS Technology Corporation\ZyDAS_802.11g_Utility\InsDrvTemp_USB"Be careful on this point. The updated driver did not overwrite the old one which is a very similar directory. But I found a working driver in the quoted folder (it's the vista driver, but XP Pro compatible).Next, I had to turn the thing on (using the media manager program). Sloppy program, but click randomly and you'll figure it out. It's important to also encrypt the access point properly using the "ZDWlan" program. Again, be careful as you need to use the updated version you just installed and not the obsolete one that was not removed automatically (the bad one is probably the one on your desktop). The good version of ZDWlan is in your start menu and in the parent folder of the quoted folder above.If you have found the updated version of ZDWlan and it recognizes your hardware, you're probably done with the headaches.This AP only offers obsolete WEP encryption, so pick a convoluted password and turn down the power (in ZDWlan) to the lowest setting that works in your home.This contraption works fine now. But I did go ahead and backup my documents in case this thing has more fun surprises in store for me.Do I recommend you purchase this item? If you simply must have a wireless router that uses USB to share your internet connection (for example EVDO or dial-up), this is the best choice I'm aware of (please! tell! me! if! I'm! wrong!). If your internet connection is ethernet (DSL or Cable or 99.9% of everybody), buy a normal router. This device and its software are second rate, and the support is atrocious.I've bought Datel (Action Replay, Intec, etc) products before, and I have never been pleased with their quality. The good news is that this product works with anything that uses 802.11b... if you get it working.UPDATE: unit started getting quite hot and would stop working until it had time to cool. It has been returned. Just a brief note, but you can use any wifi adapter and Windows XP SP2 to share your internet connection.
The battery arrived in a timely manner, but would not charge up at all. It's not worth the money to return, so I feel cheated.
This proved to be a worthless paperweight, due to the fact that it in not comaptible with 64 bit operating systems. This is pretty hard to find in the product description, and not something you would expect for new merchandise.
Total junk. 2nd time I went out on my boat one speaker clamp broke off and the speaker was hanging by a safety wire. I'm sure it has that wire because they are aware the the crappy plastic claps don't hold up going down the lake. 3rd time out the 2nd speaker broke off and hit one of my kids in the head. Went to return them today and Amazon wants me to pay the shipping and I only get a partial refund because it's been 31 days since I bought them.
The Linksys WRT54GL Wireless G Broadband Router has some connectivity issues. Every week I need to reboot it at least once.
This router seems to route the signal just fine but the storage feature is weak. Whatever I copy to the external storage device has date of 1970 because the router cannot get a "current time" through the router setup page. I have called and emailed Linksys about the problem several times over the past 3 days. They acknowledge the problem and tell me that they are sending a firmware update that is not on their website but for some reason can't seem to send it. I get a bunch of fumbly reasons as to why they can't send it - "our Manila office is working on it, my supervisor is on break"Wait til they work out the bugs on this.
As soon as I plugged that thing on the wall, it fried...I saw a few sparks on the wall, both the "protected" and "Not grounded" lights lid up for a fraction of a sec and it was over...
Everything Everyone is saying is true. this unit works after you do a bunch of crap to it. However, i own both a FailSafe .5w fm transmitter and this ccrane. LISTEN TO ME... pony up the xtra money and get the failsafe .5w. now, with that said. I use the failsafe in a machine shop and it cover excellent but more importand its pristine clarity rite out of the box with no rediculous modifications. i wish i didnt void my warranty on the Ccrane by getting cheap and listening to these reviews. then i could return it and buy the failsafe for my home instead of the Ccrane. this thing is plastic and feels like a toy. BUY SOME REAL GEAR!! but like my title says " if you don't know what your missing , then buy this unit" its your loss. i except mine but it wont happen againoverall - 2 stars.
Performance between different wireless routers is all the same. The differences are 1) stability and 2) ease of management. This rouuter is very easy to manage. However, it may be the least reliable router I've ever owned, and I've owned a dozen or so.It has this Securespot software on it that you can never full disable. So every few weeks, you'll suddenly lose your internet connection and need to go into the DLink router setup and enable the disabled Securespot feature and then disable it again and suddenly everything works. Updating firmware has no effect.The Securespot feature is something entirely unecessary and unwanted for a consumer level device like this. This will be the LAST DLink device I ever buy.
I bought this for one of my fiance's Christmas gifts. He plays all kinds of games like Team Fortress, BF2, WOW, etc. He only used it for one day and he is ready to send it back. The headset is very uncomfortable and tight on your ears. The sound is also very crappy... you can't turn the headphones up very loud at all! He was trying to tweak the headphones so they would turn up louder but nothing worked. I don't recommend these for anyone who uses headphones regularly, they are not worth the money at all.
I bought this July 24th and loved it. Today is September 8th; I am 8 days out of my warranty and the video stopped working. Sound is fine. Video is there but you have to look very close it is so dim. Very disapointed.
This scope is not a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light necessary for even a beginning look at the universe. I suppose it is adequate for the moon, but that is it. The planets will appear as very small disks. One will be able to see Saturn's rings, but the image will be very small. Forget it for deep sky objects, clusters, galaxies, etc.2. The mount is an altazimuth, which will not follow the celestial object in the sky. The earth is rotating, and anyone focusing on a star or moon will quickly find the object drifting out of the field of vision. A better mount is an equatorial mount which makes it much easier to track objects.3. The 4mm eyepiece is too powerful for this scope. The observer will find it hard to look through (very small eye opening), and will in most cases cause blurred images. The 20 mm eyepiece is the only functional eyepiece. The barlow is a 3x, which again is too poweerful for this scope.4. The mount will vibrate when touched, which will cause the image in the eyepiece to "shiver", which is very frustrating.Even for the low price, don't be enticed by this scope; it has too many flaws. Save your money for a larger scope with a better mount.Jim "Konedog" Koenig, astronomy buff
I actually love my printer. BUT- when I upgraded to windows 7 - No was driver available. Not till June. So, although my business has invested over $1000 in toner over the years, plus cost of the printer- they feel no need to support me. It is unrealistic to ask a person to stop all printing at their business for 6 months. Are they trying to force me to throw out my printer and toner and buy a new one?I am losing time and money, because I chose their product.I've been very loyal to them, but they have no loyalty to me.Beware!
Don't be fooled by the picture. Even though the &quot;128x2&quot; logo is not shown, this is really a Memory Stick that has 2 partitions of 128MB. You have to flip a little switch to go between the 2 partitions. To get a true 256MB Memory Stick with contiguous memory, you'll need to look at the &quot;Memory Stick Pro&quot; models.
I liked EX51LP a lot but its cord was too long when used with an MP3 player with a neck strap. I ordered EX71SL mainly because it has a shorter cord. I read somewhere that both EX51LP and EX71SL share the same driver but I immediately noticed that they sound very different. EX71SL has too much bass that it drowns other frequencies. I'm going back to EX51LP.
it only worked when it wanted to. i think the receiver was the problem because the keyboard would hibernate fully when not in use. anyway. it was a great idea. i should have heeded the warnings here on this page.i sent it back for a refund.
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.
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. :-(
Did not work. May have been a pre-existing bad firewire port on brand new MacBook Pro, but it also may have broken the firewire port on my 1 week old MBP. Inspection of the "square" end revealed insulation rib at end apparently preventing contact with contacts in MBP. Belkin product did not have this, and it worked fine on new MBP (replaced, thankfully, by my local Apple Store). Not sure if this is a defect or not, but it is different from Belkin product and there is another complaint in the blogosphere about this, I believe.Product arrived on time (actually early) and in good condition.
The headphones worked great until one day I took them mountain biking, the wind noise was very loud, I can't figure out where it came from or anything, if I was looking straight forward, any speed over 5mph would make the headphones have a really loud wind noise, it did not happen if I turned my head either way. But it still makes them useless for what I wanted them, mountain biking, snowboarding, and running. So, if you want them for indoors, buy them, if you are going to use them outdoors, don't!
I live within 7 miles of the transmitter, with a hill and many buildings in-between. I've tuned in most available channels, but only by carefully moving the antenna (often into awkward positions) nearly every time I change channels. Simply, it takes too much effort. I'll try a signal booster or different antenna before I give up and go to cable.
Pros - While it worked it worked wellCons - It worked for only three months
Received this as a gift, or it would be going right back. A clock radio is usually on a nightstand next to the bed. Right? Apparently the Gnomes of Lower Gruntistan Factory didn't get the memo. All the controls for the radio are on the side, rather than the front. And I mean 'way over on the side near the back. Impossible to reach from bed without sitting up. There's no reason to have such a huge time display on the front. The clock face takes up the entire front edge, but there is no radio dial or station display on the front.Nope. That's over on the side too, tucked under an outcropping of plastic. The station call numbers are on a sort of wheel, with AM and FM station numbers in tiny holes. Dark holes. -if you sit up in bed, crane your neck around to the side of the radio, it doesn't help much unless you put on your strongest reading glasses, turn on the lights. and totally interrupt your pleasant listening-before-sleep experience.And those naughty Gnomes must be about the size of a four-year-old because an adult can barely get a finger into the tiny space allotted for spinning that station finder wheel. I wear a size 5 ring, and I can barely do itDid I mention that it's very sensitive. Just when you think you've found your station, you're three stations beyond it. If you like listening to soft music before sleep, forget this Nightmare Machine.My $3 garage sale Emerson from yesteryear has better sound, gets more stations, and has a lit-up clock, tuner and all of the dials on the front--accessible without turning on lights, getting out of bed, or swearing like a sailor.Two stars: I do like the feature that allows you to control the brightness of that oversized clock display (otherwise, you could read by its light). And it has an "audio input" with a 6-inch cable to connect to my MP3. And the CD player works.Since I have to keep this thing, I bought it a spinning cabinet shelf to sit on; now I can turn it around to get to the radio controls. A true Gruntistan Designer Dwarf solution. Inelegant as all get out. Big sigh.
If all you want to do is surf the internet or check e-mail it's probably fine. If you ever need to download something wrap the adapter in ice first because after 50 Mb or so it will overheat and kill your connection.
I was very excited about this printer at first until I used it.For me it works properly maybe 1 our of 3 times, the photo paper jams frequently and the quality of the printed photos is not great.When I use mine I always find myself getting very frustrated and wishing that I had bought a higher quality photo printer so I am not pulling my hair out every time I try to print out pictures from my digital camera.The price is good but I would recommend buying a better quality printer.
Not much else I can say about this. It didn't work. It was cheap so I didn't bother sending it back either.
I don't own a Zune and never will, but I do know that they are lying when they say you can import songs from iTunes and Windows Media Player. Microsoft's Zune is not even compatable with Microsoft's own music program! Also, songs from Napster aren't compatable. I've also heard that the Zune is not compatable with the future Vista. Also, you have to buy Zune Marketplace dollars in $5 incriments so that Microsoft can avoid excessive credit card surcharges when people buy one song at a time. Good luck to all who's brave enough (or foolish enough) to get it.
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.
This iPad cover is very cheap.It may not seem like,but one drop and the edges of the cover break off and it doesn't snap onto the iPad.I mean even if you accidentally dropped on CARPET!! Now I don't use the cover anymore and it was such a waste of money.My iPad is better off without a back cover.Although this is the same exact color as the front smart cover, overall, 2STARS.
The problems I have with this kit,One of the ends on the rca cable broke within a week. The pin of one of them came off, rendering the cables useless. I wouldn't have even had to mess with the RCAs if the fuse that came with the kit didn't malfunction. The subs would work sometimes and sometimes they wouldn't. I finally narrowed it down to the fuse, it was blown, but the fuse would sometimes have connectivity, sometimes it wouldn't. Turns out the fuse was only soldered to one end.Don't buy..
What I received did not work. It is only a 2" plug extender that has no attenuation.I bought this product to connect my TV's output to an amplified speaker to reduceextortion or noise and it did not perform as described.
My S50 went dead 2 months ago and I filed a claim with Sirius. After many telephone conversations and e-mails and countless hours on hold, I continue to get no information and no radio. The replies to my e-mails do not even address my questions-they tell me what great customer service they have. What a joke! I rated this 1 star-would have gone lower but couldn't.
I bought this to update an old HP. I was very impressed by the reviews. After unpacking it and loading up the software I went to print. It kept insisting that there was no paper in the machine. I removed the paper tray and turned the machine over to see if something was taped up; the hinges for the top of the unit became unhinged. I packed it up and sent it back.
Back in October I heard about the TriPorts and their superior quality, but at the time my budget was 100 dollars and I settled on some Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's. The relationship I have with those babies is timeless. Even though they sounded a bit thin at first, that all cleared up after breaking them in.Today, I bought the Bose Triports. Based on reputation and a test on instrumental metal music, mildly satisfied with what I heard (high volume and deep bass), I bought a pair. When I got home, I opened the box and started playing some rap. The vocals were buried DEEP IN BASS even without any bass boost. On my favorite recordings where there are details in the background, it is all masked by the midrange.To put it best, Bose Triport headphones make music sound two-dimensional and muddy.The bass isn't clean. I CANNOT reccomend these headphones at ANY price. They're unacceptable for any serious listener.The only reason they're compared to Sennheiser DH 280's is because of the price-range and closed design.I wanted these to be a 150-dollar answer to my music needs, but...Bose TriPorts are just an EXPENSIVE MESS! Buy the less-expensive, more-durable, infinitely cleaner-sounding, more-isolating, and near-perfectly balanced-sounding Sennheiser HD 280's.If I were Bose, I wouldn't be able to sleep with this NASTY product being sold in stores. Luckily, I'm taking these horrid things back to the store for 150 dollars store credit.NOTE: There's no way I have accurately described the disappointment I had with these things, nor the inferior sound quality. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THESE!Oh and I hear the break easily too. Can't say we didn't warn you.
I bought this new and thought the poor quality of sound was due to the submersible speaker but had nothing else to compare it to. A friend bought the HX 750S and I then realized just how bad the sound was. I then listened to the same model owned by someone else, and there is no problem with theirs. They use their constantly and have had no issues.Mine was used mostly for WX reports prior to lake kayaking now and then and really loved the size of this unit. Very disappointed ending up with VHF that is hard to understand what is being received.
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 bought this item for a 9th grade student. Upon receipt I bought a cable and when I tried to plug it in learned the previous owner broke the cable plug off inside.Then we went to the TI webpage only to find out it was not supported by current software.Result: went to the local Best Buy and forked out $150 for the Titaniom model...the product I bought along with the $20 USB cable now make great paper weights. Very disappointing.
I used it for one day and it worked fine and couldn't use it again. The laptop pops up with message " USB device errors". The adapter is very Hot when plugged in. I can't return it since it's over a month now, oh well
When these arrived I was supper excited. They worked fine on my laptop and had great bass. Then I tried them on my phone... The bass turned sqeaky, almost like something was rattling around inside the speakers themselves. I thought, ok well it only say iphone and ipod comatible so maybe it was because I have an Android phone... Well... turns out it doesn't work on anything besides my laptop, and I waited too long to return them. But on the bright side, they make a great $50 decoration hanging on the wall in my room...
Originally bought this monitor in 2008. It broke two years later, just wouldn't turn on. HP replaced it free of charge. Went to turn on my computer this morning and the replacement monitor is now dead. This one only lasted a year.. Exact same problem. Just dead and won't turn on, no lights, nothing. Called HP and they were zero help. They said the warranty didn't renew when I got the replacement.. only the original warranty.. which is now expired. They couldn't even direct me to an authorized repair center. They basically said sorry.. So guess I have to find someone to fix it on my own.. Just don't feel like dumping a $1500+ monitor in the trash.Since I've owned this monitor I bought two HP laptops for my daughters.. both broke right after the warranty expired.. Also have two dead HP printers. I swear this company doesn't make anything but junk. I seriously doubt I would buy anything from HP again.
I got this around the first of the year to set-up my home network.After much frustration and lots more $ the Geeks arrived and deemed it worthless.of course it is past its return date,I would run the other way.
I purchased this unit back in March of 2004 from HSN. When I got the unit, I was immediately turned off at the picture quality via the unit's tuner. The tuner volume was also very low. I was also upset with the fact that the audio and video were out of sync with each other. This was more evident when watching programs through the unit's tuner, but it was just as frustrating when I tried transferring old VHS home movies to DVD. It is noticeable, believe it or not. It's like watching a Kung-Fu movie where the voices don't match the lips. I even noticed this on the unit's playback of pre-recorded DVDs, although it was less noticeable with these. In November of 2004, I sent the unit back to the factory and exchanged it for their updated 1530 model. The unit I received had much better picture quality through the tuner, and the volume was very loud (just what I wanted). However, the problem of the audio and video being out of sync still existed both through the tuner, and also when I recorded VHS tapes to DVD. This is the biggest turn-off so far with the unit. I am going to assume that all of these units are like this because I doubt this was a freak accident that both models had this same problem. If you already own this unit, do yourself a favor and look for this "audio and video out of sync" problem. I guarantee that you'll see it. It's so darn annoying. I don't think I will ever purchase another Cyberhome product again. Also, their customer service is terrible. It took them almost six months to finally get back to me after badgering them continually via email and their toll-free "leave a message" number. My suggestion is, do an Internet search on the next DVD Recorder you're thinking of buying, and read the customer reviews. Had I read the Amazon.com Cyberhome 1500 reviews in advance, I would have never purchased it.
My 8 yr old daughter was wishing for a little digital camera of her own for Christmas after her 11 yr old brother got one for his bday in November. We received it broken, and because I paid for gift wrapping, I didn't know it was broken until Christmas morning.
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.
I had the earlier model of kodak camera and liked it. One thig about the kodak camera, they seems to produce high quality photo. We really like the picture. However, I am not happy about how fast we need to change the batteries. We can still use the used batteries for electric toothbrush (still enough power left for it), but not for the camera. The camera starts to shut off in a few seconds when the batteries do not have enough power for it anymore. It is very frustrating. We had suspected other defects, but as soon as we put the new batteries in it, it works fine. The older model went through a lot of baterries, too, but this one seems to be worse.
Folks,This camera only has to do one thing mainly well and that is to take crisp/clean photos at least 95% of the time.Serves me right for buying something because it was pretty and shiny, I should have gotten something with a folding-retractable lens and a long optical zoom. Anybody wanna buy a digital camera cheap?Pros:--Pretty Camera.--Shiny Camera.--Cute on/off slider.--Fast start up.--Zoom resets itself fast by just restarting the camera.Cons:--Blurry photos everywhere. I have to take 3 shots of everything to make sure I get a good shot. Even at high ISOs. It's just a bad camera.--I have actually taken many shots and then taken out the Mem-stick to find that non of the shots are on the Mem-stick or on camera internal memory. WTF?--Buttons are too small for anyone over 5 years old. I got the Sony underwater case and now the buttons are more useful. The camera by itself is just too small for most adults.--Zoom buttons are too hard to push and should be softer so I can easily zoom on-the-fly before taking a shot. Zooming is a hassle.--There is not enough camera surface area to hold the thing securely. Just shake and bake yourself to another blurry photo.--Night shots are terrible and useless. Feels like a cheap camera phone. Did I just pay $300 for this?--I recently got a cheap Casio 5.1mp Exlim and, even without image stabilization, I can't get a blurry shot from the Casio even when I wave it around and take shots randomly. This Sony unit is just bad.
The camera is great when it worked. Stay away from this model. You will be recording then it will tell you that it can't read the disk an anything you have recorded is lost.
Some people seem to have got by on this system, even while they acknowledge its problems. I found it virtually worthless. To say the directions are incomprehensible is an understatement. It's cheaply made. As others have pointed out, the fact that you need a landline, and can't arm/disarm via your phone while keeping your answering machine on is a problem. There are better products at a comparable price.
This thing is a POS. I have had nothing but trouble with it since day one. I am on day 3.Their website looks like a 4 year old made it. Their support section and FAQ were made by 2 year olds.Just when I thought I knew how it operated, it wouldn't work.You get what you pay for. I wouldn't sell this thing to my worst enemy for a 100000000000000000% profit.
These Shure earphones fall into the category of In Ear Monitors...that is they plug directly into your ear canal, so they are more commonly called canalphones.Like all canal phones, it must be inserted and sealed into your ears properly for best sound. To do so, the package includes a large assortment of different sleeves, soft, medium, and disposable foam. Let me save you the trouble, the foams are by far the best. They provide the tightest seal, and the best sound quality. You compress them by rolling them in your fingers and then insert the earphone into your ear and they will expand to form the seal.Without a proper seal, you will lose all the bass notes and it will sound tinny. After a while, they will wear out, and lose their elasticity, and you will have to buy replacement foams. Shure is charging a lot for these foams, so keep that in mind when you buy this product. I wish they could have priced them more reasonably.After you insert the earphones into your, you can loop the cords around the your ears to provide stability (so the cord is less likely to yank out your earphones as you move around). It does take a while to get used to inserting them, and it takes a few moments to do so. So these are not good earphones if you expect to take them off a lot as you will wear out the foam inserts even faster.Also, as Shure says, these are noise ISOLATING headphones. This is a blessing, as they block out at least 20dB of noise with the foams, and even in the noisiest environment all you hear is clear music. Even on an airplane or train, you are isolated and feel like you are in your own private concert hall.About the sound quality. I've heard and owned a lot of headphones from highly praised Sennheiser HD497/HD600/HD650, may Grados, AKG electrostatics, All the Grado's, and others, and these Shures sound completely different. They have a very intimate midrange, you will feel like the music is hardwired to your brain. Vocals are clear and crisp and the singer sounds like they are practically singing to your face. Bass is not very prominent. It's all there, and very tight sounding. But it does sound a little bit relaxed. Compared to most headphones, I feel the bass is accurate, but just a tad bit weak.However, above 6Khz, the treble response does start to roll off significantly. So much so that I was wondering if I had a defective product. But this is the way they are supposed to sound. Compared to nearly every other good headphone I've used, I find the Shure's treble response to be unsatisfactory. So much so that I start resorting to EQ settings on the iPod just to try to bring it back on par. Even with a potrable headphone amp, the bass is still weak, and the treble is very recessed. I gave up on these and sold them. No amount of break-in helped either.So I don't recommend these, all the treble that you are used to hearing with most other headphones are a distinct whimper. It's too bad because the sound of the Shures is pretty nice otherwise. For the same price, I really do suggest you look at alternatives like those from Etymotic Research or the triple driver Ultimate Ears canalphones. Even Shure's own E4 model, albeit much more expensive, is a better value than these as they have a more balanced sound.
The case is too small. By the time I put the cables and drive into it, I can barely zip it up.
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.
Item was hard to fit to product that it was intended for and I finaly found a better salution.
Speaker is small and made of plastic. 3" drivers are weak and not capable or reproducing lower frequencies. If you want full sounding dialog and effects, or deep vocals from your center channel speaker, look elsewhere. I suggest 5" min. drivers for a center channel speaker. Like another reviewer here, mine ended up being used with a smaller TV in a bedroom. The resonance produced inside the TV cabinet actually improved the sound a bit.
I recently purchased this item ( not from Amazon) and was wondering why it just made a squeaking noise when inserted in my VCR- now I know why!! It's jamming up!! At least the small bottle with the cleaning liquid had something in it, for all the good it'll do.
I have windows XP and a dell Precision 450. When I boot up, I get to the login screen. I mouse over to my user, type in my password - no problem. Both the keyboard and mouse work fine. When the computer logs me in, however, about half the time the mouse won't work. I found that the solution is to unplug the wireless base station and plug it back in. That's not what I signed up for.I have contacted logitech about this numerous times and they do not even respond. All I want is my money back.
When used with my IPod Mini with the equalizer set to Rock, or any other setting, the sound is very tinny with very little base. OK for listening to the spoken word as in Old Time Radio shows.
This bag is great for holding a camera, 5 lenses and a flash. If you are going to use it to hold your equipment and walk for a mile or two save your money. The shoulder straps are not comfortable at all at the backpack is bottom heavy so it does not want to sit on your back correctly for walking.
Beware! It's not exactly the item shown in the picture! It's the big bulky iPod connector head. I got an iPod Touch, it's so bulky that won't fit on the iPod with the case on.
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 had trouble with this from the start: had trouble loading songs, computer wouldn't recognize it, etc. Then did a driver update and it worked fairly well...for about a month. It started locking up during playback and the only way to unlock it was to remove the battery. Pretty soon it locked up from just turning it on. Can't say I'd recommend this one.
so i bought these subs and they showed up a fewe days late which is no big deal, but after the hours of work that i put intomy car to get these set up for it, during initial test runs we figure out that one of the "brand new" subs were broken and blown already. so i had to ship them back which took a week and it took them 2 weeks to recognize it and ship it back and another week for me to receive it, and they didnt upgrade me or discount anything. the ones i got afterwards work but the amp they come with is way tooo weak. i run a 600 with the 400 it comes with and push about 500 to each instead of 200 to each and it says way better. fyi
I purchased one of these about 2 yrs ago and also bought the extended 2 yr warranty. Worked decent for a couple months. Then it got to where it wouldnt record. Then it would say its recording and when you hit stop, it would say couldnt record. Sent it in and they supposably fixed it. Now it wont hardly accept a disc. It will say disc can neither be played nor recorded.Worst $300 I ever spent. Made me plenty sour on SONY!
The only linux driver was for Fedora (2.4 kernel), not for Ubuntu. I tried to use it anyway, and ttyUSB0 did show up, but it would not work. Purchased 'Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (Prolific PL2303HX Chipset)' to replace, and the Plugable worked just by connecting it.
the fluid head on this tripod works great, but the cheap plastic parts making up the locking mechanism on the legs broke the second time i used it. junk.
I bought this product 6 months ago anticipating a need to use this shortly. I verified that the product works by making about 8 or 10 labels both using the PC interface and using directly. I left it sitting on the charger as suggested when not in use. A week ago I wanted to make some labels - I cannot even turn the product on. I verified that battery is fine and that light comes on when connected to charger. However the unit will not work. The worst part is that I called the company and after three escalations they tell me the same thing - they cannot replace and had no interest to find out why the product might have gone so bad for lack of use. They are right that the warranty for exchange is over. I told them that I was going to write a review after usage and they could not care less. They call from a number that is 'out of area' and like a broken record say the same thing. Amazon may be willing to give partial refund but I also bought lot of tapes for this unit. I am stuck with this lemon. I would have been fine if the company had been more understanding and even offer to see if the cause is a true defect. A culture that the company projects cannot create a reliable product and my recommendation is to stay away from this junk.Brother P-Touch PT-18R Rechargeable Labeling System
I love my Rio--especially because of the FM radio functionality--but I hate the software you have to use to transfer tunes. Half the time I can't see what is on the player or the playlists that I want to send over show up as blank (which means you have to play songs from the "all music" function. Long story short, it's just not user friendly--at all.Other than that, it's a great size, nice buttons, seems very sturdy.
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.
SELLER AND AMAZON HAS GIVEN ME NO HELP ON THIS ORDER. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR A MONTH TO RECEIVE THIS ORDER BACK AND FORTH TO SELLER AND AMAZON WITH NO HELP FROM EITHER, I WANT MY MONEY RETURNED
I picked up the Sansa c250 for $12 and I paid too much for it. It is one of those pieces of technology that, instead of working for you, makes you work for it. Most of my complaints are against the OS, but the physical build was nothing to brag about. The volume reset to halfway everytime I powered it on, so my ears got blasted if I wasn't paying attention. The display is impossible to read in sunlight. The software, however, is what made me finally smash the unit on the floor. It was a constant struggle to get it to do what I wanted. There's no way to play files by directory, so you have to make sure all your tags are correct. I tried installing Rockbox, and that was, if possible, even worse. I will never buy another Sansa. I'll stick with iRiver.
THIS COMPANY IS TROUBLE!!!!they held my bank account in the EXCESS amount of $710, causing check to bounce and overdraft charges to me.DO YOU THINK I COULD EVEN TALK TO SOMEBODY? NOEVEN MY EMAILS WERE RETURN WITH A FAILURE NOTICE!!!COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS AND UNPROFESSIONAL!the product is great.....just get it from ANOTHER company!!!!!!
I purchased this camera for my 13-yr old daughter as her first digital camera. It was a Christmas present so I am highly dissapointed that 3 months after purchase, the flash stopped working. The picture quality was good but it hardly makes up for the fact that she can no longer take photo's indoors or in low light. I would not recommend this camera.
This product did not come with instructions, it did not work from the start. After jiggling new batteries around, I got it to work for a little bit then it started beeping and shut down. Tried returning but was told to put new batteries in and sorry all sales are final.
Does not fit GPSs with mini sd card, nor bicyclebars greater than 2.5 cm diam, which means it does not fit any road bike whatsoever. BAD DO NOT BUY !
Wow. . . I lost an earbud the other day. Started searching and saw this bizarre (bordering on $20) price and was going to trash the headset.Then I read about the BOSE program, 2 clicks and my complete new set was on the way.Amazing.CourtneyNew York City
I purchased this specific model to interface with an older model Roland plotter from an IMAC - it may well work but the one I received from Amazon was DEAD AS A DOORNAIL. No light - no recognition by the computer - no nothing. I tried writing a few inquiries to the manufacturer about it but have yet to hear back. I had to buy TWO more to get one that was operational. This is a VERY flakey product in my opinion. I think the older models work better from what I heard (look for the ones with the DIP switches which are passive devices and configurable by the user). NOT RECOMMENDED.
First, let's get the good stuff out of the way... this boombox sounds reasonably good (well, better than expected at least). It looks kinda neat (my wife hates it though), has a remote, doesn't waste space with an old-fashioned cassette player, and has a GREAT dot matrix display to communicate with you.I was thrilled that I had found such a perfect machine. That is, until I discovered a blatant feature omission... it will not do shuffle (random) play on MP3 CD's. This is absolutely unforgiveable.Also, it occasionally &quot;skips&quot; while playing MP3 tracks, but this is only a minor annoyance.In summary, I'm disgusted that a unit possessing such well thought-out features as the thorough LCD display is lacking something as basic and essential (in my opinion) as random play. If it did have this feature, it would have gotten a solid 4 stars by me (5 if they could get rid of the skipping problem).RCA's product designers made a big blunder here, and I will most likely return the unit because if it.
I bought the 8560 18 months ago. I have only used it for about 10,000 copies. When I went to turn it on today I heard a pop and then smelled burning electrical components. I unplugged the machine, plugged it in again and nothing happened when I tried to turn it on. I called tech support which wanted over $300 for the first 1/2 hour of work plus the cost of parts. I then asked to speak with a warranty specialist and was told it costs over $400 for an extended two year warranty. This would cover 100% of the labor but I would still have to pay for parts. It looks like it is going to cost me over 50% of the original cost of the printer to keep it running.Looking back over the last 5 Xerox printer I have purchases, 4 of them have broken. One 8400 stopped working and was going to cost $700 to fix so we replaced it with a new 8560 which the screen has stopped working. All we see is the blue glow without any text. We purchased a 7760 laser and after three years it never stops "warming up" so it cannot be used. The 8560 I bought last year has now broken. I was very attracted to the initial cost of the printer (under $1000 dollars) but with the cost of ink and an extended warranty the cost skyrockets. I do not like to throw good money after bad.If you buy a Xerox they, and I now, recommend you spend the extra cost to get the extended warranty. For me the total cost of ownership of the Xerox line is too much for my small business and will need to look at an alternative brand.
This thing failed a month after it went out of warranty. I bought two other D-Link and they're still working perfect.
We ordered a tv-set of this kind. When we watched TV, after several hours it seemed as if we were high and hypnotized. It wasn't fun looking at this darn thing. Why in heaven's name is there a tv-set of this kind
i brought this gift with high hopes. Sadly, those hopes came crashing down pitifully. I admit that sony had a great idea. In fact, it would have been perfect for me because I'm always wondering who sang THAT song on the radio.It's cute and small, but not for a keychain. In addition, the USB capability is really handy (at least for newer computers). The product is a lot like its website--cute, stylish, but not practical. I disliked having the radio station settings so limited and the song information arriving so slowly.I would recommend holding off for a better product.
I got it faster then I expected. I go and plug it in and it doesn't even work. Dont buy this unless you want to waste money
Doesn't come with decent back up software (would often say the drive was full when i had 100GB left.) And then to top it off -- the drive just stopped after less than 2 months! I've plugged and replugged it to no avail. Thank god i didn't have a crash as my backup would be gone.
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.
Worked well upon receipt. Became a 5 minute temporary wireless start-up connection when IE ver 7 was downloaded. After that practically useless; tried every method of wireless software option. Never got to file or printer sharing. Regards Jim
I've had this radio for a few months and I'm currently shopping for a new one! The sound quality isn't bad at low volume, but when you turn it up high enough to hear over the shower noise, it gets so distorted you can't hear a thing. Totally worthless for music, FM talk is ok, but I can only understand about 50% of what's said because of the distortion. AM reception is practically non-existant.
Has to be reset 2 to 3 times a day on average just loses connection. Very disapointing!!
I bought this compactflash-card to use it with a canon digital elph, but got quite dissapointed when it came in the mail because the card was a compactflash type2. This card is thicker than type1, which is more common. My camera only handles type1-cards, and I couldn't find any information on the page for this card that it was a type2. Not even the manfacturers modelnbr. ...
This is more of a review of Amazon than of this TV.My wife bought me this TV for Christmas, but I wanted the larger model (40+ inches), and not the 32 inch.Well, it's been a nightmare trying to return the TV. I've called about 4 times, and each time they tell me that they will call me back (never happens). Now they tell me it will cost me $100 to return it.Given the grief I've gone through to return this, and the 'iffy' nature of getting a HDTV that has issues, I think I'd want to go to a store to buy the TV, even if I have to pay a bit extra. I just don't like the "you're on your own, good luck!" attitude Amazon had regarding these high ticket items. It's fine for a book or a DVD, but when you're spending 2 or 3 thousand dollars, I'd want some assurance that I'm getting what I paid for!I'm sure this TV is great, most of the reviews say so. Perhaps buying somewhere else will help prove it.
Wireless (or switch) sucks horribly. Tons of issues with it dropping connection. Driver for wireless incredibly limited. Charger died out in months and Sony refused any warranty repairs on unit unless I provided my original receipt, credit card statement and other documentation (and I purchased this on an air force post). I would not buy this system again. When it works it works fine. But if I could do it again I would have waited and bought a Dell, HP, emachines - anything but this. Heard Sony made decent systems and had good support, boy was that a lie. I'll stick with Dell.
I really like the sound that these inexpensive buds gave until one of them conked out. Thinking that perhaps this was just bad luck or a fluke I returned to Amazon to buy another pair but see that this problem has occurred with other customers so I'm going with a different make and model--Sennheiser CX 300 as they are similar in price, rated well, and no mention of any problems with them breaking.
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.
One nasty surprise has been the quality difference between the burned label on CDs versus DVDs-- the DVD label quality is very poor. Just eyeballing it, using the Extended Label Contrast Utility (one of the updates on lightscribe.com) a CD burns as dark as 80%-gray but a DVD burns only as dark as 30%-gray. Additionally the DVD image is fuzzy and lacks the crispness of a CD label. I tried three different LightScribe DVD media manufatures to make sure this wasn't a media product problem.According to the lightscribe.com FAQs, DVDs have an additional layer of plastic applique on the top side which reduces the laser intensity on DVD burns. LightScibe refers to a 3D quality to the image, I don't see 3D but rather a diffused fuzziness on the image like the laser was out of focus or something.My favorite quote from lightscribe.com is, "we have found that many people think the dynamic appearance of LightScribe-labeled DVDs is especially suited to media which store videos and creative content.(http://www.lightscribe.com/support/index.aspx?id=302)" That is marketing spin meaning LightScribe is probably not yet ready to produce business-quality DVD label images.I think the quality difference between CD and DVDs should have been more called out by HP in the upfront product descriptions. I am still happy with the CD performance but most of my projects require media large than 1GB. I hope this shortcoming is addressed soon.
I gifted these to my son for Christmas. The wires have come loose at the connections almost a month after purchase. I would not suggest this product to my friends.
Ditto on both of the previous reviews!!! Please take them seriously because they know what they are talking about. I would have rated this product with a negative 3 stars if I could have! Unfortunately, I purchased this as a gift for my daughter and she did not get to use it, while snorkeling, until 6 months after the purchase date, so I cannot return this piece of junk! We also followed the directions for underwater usage. We used this "camera" at a depth of less than 2 feet. The case leaked and the pictures that the camera did take were so inadequate that I wish I hadn't bothered. The camera was also complicated to use (not a "point & shoot") and timed-out/turned off automatically so quickly that it was never ready when we needed it. Definitely not user-friendly and was a nuisance and distraction while we were snorkeling because we spent too much time trying to use the camera. The real disappointment is that I would have had decent pictures if I had used a disposable camera like I have in the past!PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this piece of plastic. I have plenty of experience with digital devices for all sorts of media uses. Many of these, I have purchased through Amazon or other vendors. My research always pays off, but I made a real mistake on this one because I was trying to purchase a simple digital camera that my 10-year old could use under water -- my mistake -- I should have been more diligent in my research. Amazon would be doing their customers a huge favor if they would STOP SELLING THIS PRODUCT!!
Have owned several Canon multifunction printers over the years and I'm afraid the MP830 was a real disappointment.First, quality control. In the last year, I am on my third unit. First one, the motherboard died and the unit was replaced under warranty. Second one, the paper feed jammed repeatedly. That unit was no longer under warranty and looks like I'll be on the hook for the cost of a new unit.But, it won't be a Canon.Other disappointment was the batch scanning function to a .pdf. With manual scanning, the images were clear and dark. However, in the batch scanning function, the images were very light, almost unreadable in some cases. Customer service admitted that this was a known problem with the software - but didn't know what Canon Japan would get around to fixing it.Overall, buy something else.
I own one of this remote and can't get it to work on Nikon's D3100. I tried various method to get it to work and found my effort not futile.
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.
THE PICTURE QUALITY ON THIS CAMERA IS A HORRID MESS!!!!!!! IT'S SO DARK, I CAN'T EVEN SEE MYSELF EVEN AFTER ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST. I WAS USING A MICROSOFT LIFECAM HD AND THAT CAM IS MUCH CHEAPER AND PICTURE QUALITY IS 10000 LIGHTYEARS BETTER!!! THIS IS CRAP. IT ALSO TOOK FOREVER TO INSTALL, TOO MANY UNECESSARY PROGRAMS THAT COME WITH IT. I CAN'T BELIEVE RETAIL ON THIS IS $80. ONLY GOOD THING I SEE ABOUT IT IS THE SWIVEL FEATURE...BUT WHAT GOOD IS THAT IF I CAN'T SEE WHAT I'M RECORDING. THIS IS CRAPPPPPPPP...RETURRNNNNING IN 5,4,3,2.....
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.
Sooo unhappy with this purchase. The seller should note upfront on the advertisement page that this product does not work with Windows 7 64-bit computers. I ordered this product, assuming it would work because everywhere it advertises Windows and Windows products compatibility. When it didn't work on my OS and I had to return it I was charged $15 for the return shipping. We contacted Adorama via email to complain about the return shipping costs and they have not responded.The notice about incompatibility with Windows 7 64-bit, the most common OS out there now, should be up front and bold on their advertisement page. Very dissatisfied.
If you want to listen to your mp3 player music in your car, I'd suggest to go for direct cable connection because this product isn't gonna do it. Low quality signal with a lot of noise, especially if you're always on the run, like myself, is unavoidable obstacle. I've tried different car, different players, but the outcome was the same.
I have only owned one product(APD10US)from Targus and I will not buy another adapter product from them. I had this unit approximately 6 months and rarely used it when it quit working. At the time, my battery was shot (the reason I needed an Auto/Air adapter in the first place) and I lost my complete spreadsheet that I had been working on while flying back from Las Vegas. After this happened, I was so frustrated that I decided not to go through the hassle of getting a replacement. No more cheap adapters for me. After doing extensive research the second time around, I bought a LIND(3 year warranty)instead back in March of last year and it has worked just fine (with lots of usage). Mainly accessing the internet through WiFi hotspots using my wireless card on my notebook. Compare the warranties on each company before you buy. I hope this information will help you make the right decision the first time.
Does not fit the olympus C-7000 zoom. mjor bummer as the list of cameras in the ad states that it does.
This is an okay printer. It does what it says, i.e. prints, copies, scans and faxes, but I found printing envelopes to be a nightmare! They always get stuck, smudged inside of the machine or print crooked. The print quality is okay, but not half as crisp as other ink jets I have owned. I have owned this machine for 6 months and am currently looking at other manufacturers to purchase a new one.
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.
Description says this will fit a 30/60Gb I pod but it will not. I ordered the item and found it was for a Nano. I returned it and was sent the same thing... still would not fit. Apparently this item is mislabeled somewhere along the line.
I'm sure this product was a nice idea when it was made, but today it's just not that good, and it appears that Belkin has no interest in fixing the problems.First, as others have pointed out, it draws power from the Firewire port. Unfortunately, this appears to be a bad idea because it (or my Mac -- it's hard to tell) squeals when I connect it to the Firewire port. This might be because my Mac Mini has a Firewire 800 port, and I need to use a 400/800 converter to connect it, and the power drain is probably too much.I'm returning mine to Amazon.
This particular KVM doesn't work well with laptops connected to docking stations. I've had other Avocent KVMs in the past and never had an issue. I should've paid attention to the other reviews out there regarding this particular model.When I contacted Avocent's Tech Support regarding the problems I was having, it took over a week before they told me that they had no solution because the problem lied with the docking stations and not the KVM itself. I was also told it works perfect with desktop machines. Then they simply closed the ticket without offering a refund.Poor product and poor customer service.
I used this DVD player maybe 10 times and then it just quit working! I didn't do anything to it to cause this to happen either, it just wouldn't do anything and was "dead." I will never buy a Memorex product again. I called Memorex and they just said they won't do anything about it since it was past 90 days. I suggest you not buy this product.
I have used this hard disk for about 1 year now. I mostly use it as a backup for my macbook and in 1 year i already stopped working twice. Both time i have to send it back to manufacturer and they return it in like 3 weeks but it broke again. Both time when it stopped working it started making loud noise. I assume that noise is because of fan not working properly. I never even moved this hard disk from its place and never once knocked over or dropped. I am so fed up with this disk is that now i am thinking of buying a new 1 TB hard disk and throwing this one away
We have had to replace 3 in 1 year .It is a hassle to have to mail them back and sometime they gave me so much attitude in the customer service division...I went with Belkin and I have had no more replacement problems because it works right and doesn't go out every 3 months.
I would be very wary about purchasing this TV! I did not buy mine from Amazon, but I did buy this model 2 years ago. It was an investment, but I felt confident making the purchase since it was a Sony. Big mistake. 2 years to the day, the picture looked very strange-- orange colors, gohsting... I ended up having to take it to a Sony licensed repair shop. I was told it needed a new T-Con PCB- a $300 part. I agreed to the repair. I was called a few days later and told Sony doesn't sell that part on its own... you have to buy it as a larger "package" for $800! I paid almost that when I bought it! The gentleman at the repair shop says they've seen three of these models come in with the same exact problem.I have spent many hours on the phone with Sony customer service and have been told that since the TV is out of its one-year warranty, I'm out of luck. I have argued that they should stand behind their products... especially the high-end expensive ones, and at least help with the repairs of a 2-year-old TV. The battle continues.I would not purchase this TV, or any Sony TV really, again in the future.
It clearly show the prongs in dvi cable having evenly spaced prongs. How is someone so mentally incompitant to send one with two different sections of prong, this one will not work with most of the decent monitors on the market. Huge dissapointment after waiting a week and a half to get the thing. It being only 5 dollors I am not even going through the pain to send it back, i will just go to the cable store and find a compitant person there that can give me what I need.
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 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.
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.
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.
Purchased an HP C6100 series printer and from the beginning had nothing but problems. First the disk that came with printer was not readable and was tried in 3 different computers. Had to download the software from the internet. Second had difficulty setting up the printer on the wireless network. According to instructions should be able to keep computer firewall on and set up designated sockets for printer. However, unable to get configuration to work so ended up turning off firewall. When scanning using the buttons on the printer received an error message and told to consult instruction manual. There was nothing in instruction manual about error. On HP website found resolution for this error on a different printer model. Therefore the instructions did not apply or work for the C6100 series. I was able to get scan feature to work using the HP software on the computer. However, noticed when I closed the software window and later re-opened to scan received error, "Another device is currently using the printer". We only had 1 of our computers set up to use this printer. Noticed that I had to open windows task manager and close some hp processes that were still running. So when I closed the hp software window then had to go into task manager and close processes still running. This is poor software design. Returned the printer and will not buy HP products in the future.
I cannot stand this product! I got it in a package with my computer. I was dissappointed! It did not come with the needed cables or cartridges! Then, each cartridge cost 41 dollars! It is a rip-off! I've paid for this product at least seven times over.. It is just not worth it... Get an HP!
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.
Well, bought it connected it to thee machine. Have linksys router too. Thee DHCP just wouldnt catch on...Have been trying for thee paast 6 months for thee DHCP to work doesnt work So I am now working on static ips.The tech support is as good as non existant. The max knowledge they do have is if you have pluged in the the aadaaptor right.The neeeetowrk adapor software that comes doesnt eeven show the signaal strength in grpahical representation..I will never ever buy a linksys product.. Will next time buy from netgear they seem to be the best. The only reason I boughtt the linksys was because it had cisco on it.In the end stay away from IT!!!!!!!!!
the failed product was returned on Dec. 26th, but the company has not yet sent me the replacement
I got this camera as a Christmas gift, and it worked okay for about 5 months. Now it won't turn on or anything! I have replaced the batteries, tried to get help from Panasonic, it is still under warranty, but just for them to look at it will cost another $100... The store we got it from doesn't even sell it anymore, so maybe whatever my camera has wrong with it is common?I will never buy Panasonic anything again!
Ok, if you have no other options then this is the only thing you can get. I have a BMW, though, and I am going to spend the extra money to have the iPod your BMW connection installed at the dealer.When I'm in rural Texas the iTrip works rather well... there are few stations to interfere with the signal. That makes it fine when I'm at school in Waco, but when I'm in Austin or Dallas (which is quite often) forget using my iPod as every frequency is taken or has enough interference to make the listening quality annoyingly inferior to that of even a radio station.Also, if you travel alot you're going to have to continually find a new frequency to play on... this can be dangerous to do while you're driving. It can also be quite a process if there aren't any good frequencies on which to broadcast.So, the short of it is that if you do not live in an urban/suburban area, go for it. If you travel alot, or live in or near a metropolitan area, find another alternative like a tape deck converter, direct line, OEM connection or get a new Audi RS4 so you can just pop SD cards in the dash rather than bother with an iPod in the car.
I bought one of these due to the great discounts many dealers have on them, but was sadly disappointed. I suppose for two hundred dollars I should not have expected much.Boomy, muddy, slow---this thing was a complete disaster. For movies it's somewhat okay but for music it was so bad that I just turned the darn thing off and made do with my little bookshelf speakers that only go down to 70Hz. Quickly sent it back and forked out an extra two hundred for a Hsu sub and now I couldn't be happier.
i was so exited to get the camera that, so qouck that when i opened it, the screen was already broken , so much 4 a cute camera
I have owned the 4gb yp-k3jab for over a year now but a couple of days ago it just wouldnt turn on - i charged it thinking its battery might be flat (even though it had just been charged). After a full 24 hrs of charging i realised it wasnt going to charge fully. I tried once again to turn on but wouldnt work. After some internet research i realised this was a known problem where pressing the reset button sometimes fixed it. However in my case it didn't work.So I rang Samsung who were unable to help but referred me to a service centre - they quoted $60 just to look at it prior to a quote.So I have a broken samsung mp3 player to go with my broken samsung mobile. Obviously I will be steering clear of their products in the future.
I have the External Hard Drive 200GB Personal Storage 3100. This Hard Drive is garbage, it is the 3rd one within 3 months, the previous 2 had the identical malfunction problems. Do not buy one of these devices. Their Support is a joke and claim they are not responsible.
I have seen this same problem mentioned in other reviews... This device will not always connect when you pick it up. This happens to me all the time. I even shipped it back to the company to have the firmware updated. When you get a call you have to dink around with hanging the headset up on the stand and picking it back up again or fiddling with the connect button before the connection picks up and your caller has already hung up. It isn't reliable and there is virtually no support online for it.
i received it DOA and sent it to SanDisk for a new one through RMA and shipping was insanely slow
My son received this DVD player as a gift. He loves to be able to watch "Nemo" in the car. The picture was great and it worked well for the first month. After that we would have to turn it on and off to get it working. Sometimes I had to push different buttons and play around with it to get it to come on at all. After 4 months it started sometimes working and sometimes playing sound only, no video. Finally, after 5 months of using it it quit completely and now won't come on at all. I do not consider 5 months long enough and I am very disappointed in this model. To be fair, I did leave it in the car during the hot Florida summer pretty much all the time. Also, my son did kick it now and then.
I cannot believe that anyone would ethically sell outdated charts. Avoid unless you find the latest version available. Storms and tides change the oceans, and new wrecks and hazards may be present.AVOID!!! Version 5.5Update 5/14/06: Do not believe reviewers that tell you to keep old charts or old software versions. For your own safety, insurance, and liability reasons you need the latest charts. There may be an obstruction or security zones added. It is the responsibility and requirement by the coast guard that each boat owner have current charts. Notice to mariners and other updates as well... I can tell you that in the coastal waters in Florida sometimes the Hurricanes cause bottom contour changes that could render you aground... Be safe!
We could hear our babies music playing from our bedroom with our own ears, however using the monitor all we could hear was the neighbor's baby crying.We tried to change the channel (there are 2 to choose from), but it didn't work. Also the base sits on the on/off button so it kept turning itself off. We're exchanging it this weekend for another brand.
Im yet another sufferer of the volume control wheel poping off.And since it did such with the volume low....which in my opinion this player could use to be abit louder...this player is now completely useless as anything but a small audio storage device.Another complaint I have is with the audio jack...using headphones that dont ahve a plastic stoper when connected to the device causes a great deal of static with movement.And since Rio is going out of buisness...the product is no longer worth anyones time or money.Never had any other issues with it....it was decent before this incident.
I bought 4 of this. It is well made. I would have given this product a 5 star if not because it is not a good fit for older Bose speakers. I have to put the speakers upside down in order to make it work. It is change of design that does not add value to new customers yet creates huge inconvenience for old customers. Again in all fairness the product has no defect or something like that, but it is a design change on Bose part that I do not understand and do not like.
It worked for sometime so that is why I said "almost"First the PSU died. Replaced the PSU. A year later the motherboard is toast.These are major issues. Need to do some troubleshooting to see if the HDD is ok.
This item didnt work at all until I received an upgrade from the website-even then It was never recognized by my Windows XP as an additional hard drive so I could'nt drag and drop files into it at all. It didnt help that the written instructions were not clear-the instructions on the cd were more complete but still confusing-and I am not new to computers and accessories and I usually dont have to read the directions at all- not in this case. Its going back to the store tomorrow! By the way this rating system needs to be changed-you have to give an item 1 star which implies that it is still a good item. If I could I would give NEGATIVE 5 stars.
Drivers are installed, XP recognizes the keyboard (typing on it now), but when I run the fingerprint software the first time to scan my finger it doesn't recognize that I am swiping my finger. The frustrating part is there's no LED or button on the keyboard to indicate if it should be on or not, I can't tell if it's a hardware or software problem, the software just says to swipe my finger and I do so and nothing happens, the software behaves as if I haven't swiped my finger at all.It's still a very quiet keyboard so I may still keep it, but I was disappointed to see it doesn't work as advertised and therefore can not recommend it.
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.
After reading (at least one other) review(s) about a defective unit, I was apprehesive about purchasing the Linksys USB. However, I also heard that in home wireless networks, you are wise to be brand-loyal...that there are interoperability issues from vendor-to-vendor.I have a Linksys Wireless Router with which I am quite pleased. Also, I have a Linksys 4-port wired router which has performed flawlessly since the day I bought it almost two years ago.However, when I plugged in the Linksys USB adaptor, it simply didn't work. That is, when I physically plugged-in the USB cable to my laptop (HP Pavilion running Win98SE), absolutely nothing happened. I did the same on my home-built ABit-based Win2000 server, with the same result.Disappointed, I returned the Linksys for a Netgear USB and it installed and performs flawlessly.I have also had bad experience with Linksys' PCMCIA wireless adaptors...the antenna seems to be of poor quality resulting in horrific range (lost connection ~100 ft in an open-air office!). My guess is that Linksys has nailed their larger WIFI products, but has not maintained good quality control on their smaller WIFI offerings.By the way, I have NO interoperability problems with my Netgear+Linksys wireless network.
I've been struggling to like this kb for about a year, but I've finally ordered a MacAlly replacement. It's a funny kb with a spongy feeling and close-spaced keys. I'm not that picky about kbs -- I use about 7 regularly, and only this one drives me bats. My old iBook kb and my new MacBook kb are both far more comfortable for me.It's all personal. This one makes my hands ache. On the bright side it's clean looking, stylish, and compact. I just wish I liked it!The USB ports are 1.x and won't charge anything over 100 mA btw. Still, they'll work on a mouse just fine.
I ordered the Imation CD-R's with the awesome "Force Shield" protective coating, the product description and picture portrayed the "Force Shield" type media. The discs shipped were perfectly good Imation CD-R's but upon opening the packaging it was apparent that they were not the "Force Shield" coated media :(
Do not buy this device if you are concerned about the security of your data. The share folders that are created cannot be protected from local users. You cannot make them read only, or write protect them, or stop users from deleting the data they contain. The vendor's website states in several places that you can "secure files on a network" I give this device one star only because the review form does not allow me to indicate zero stars.
Not only did it take a month to get. It was the wrong battery. I ordered a Sony battery and I got another brand. I could have went to walmart and got a better price
Just because its a BOSE you tend to think that they sound better. Indeed if you go to a BestBuy store, where there is lot of ambient noise and try these haedphones you perceive it to sound better. But return home and then compare them with other cheaper headphones and you will find that the BOSE is not tremendous after all.I listened with these headphones for 3 weeks and returned them because I eventually found that I got more satisfaction from the cheaper Sennheiser HD 202 headphone for which I had paid only 20$ at Amazon whereas the BOSE cost me almost 160$ including taxes.So please don't go just by brand name. Trust your ears and not your eyes because you are going to listen through your ears and not eyes. Forget the BOSE symbol on your headphone and compare them to any other headphone that you previously own. They will sound as good. Don't waste your money on this product.The audio is too loud. The treble is too high pitching and almost pains your ears after some time. The bass is reduced, that's the reason, it does not blur even at high volumes. Overall mediocre sound
thats right you too can have this lovely one of a kind piece of trash in your home for 2 easy payments. First one is 139.00 and the second is 99.00.(238.00) This should have gone from the box to the trash do not pass go do not pay 238. the dvd plays half way through then stops. Think the vcr slot is just big enough a stick of Dynamite....boom. dont buy dis.
Received and the CD door would not stay closed. Piece of junk. What a hassle. Would you normally buy a Memorex boombox? You get what you pay for, but this thing isn't worth $20. You're paying for the Disney branding. AVOID.
I purchased this item with the intention of listening to local PD and FD. After reading the manual several times, it still did not work properly. I even asked about 3 of my police officer friends to help and they couldnt get it to work.Not very easy to use and manual is very difficult to understand.
I bought this mic for use with my Dragon naturally Speaking software. As soon as i connected it and tried to test the sound quality i noticed there was static and overwhelming background noise. The noise cancellation feature was non existent. Upon my research i found out that some user on Windows XP like myself are having the same issues and it seems to be an issue with the sound card and USB aspect of this mic. So if your on windows XP you might wanna do some research first before purchasing this mic. I returned it immediately and ended up going with the Logitech h250 headset (since its not a USB mic) and it works flawlessly with my voice recognition software
I could echo everything the review entitled "Troublesome" has listed along with all of the other criticisms. I liked my previous Lexmark because it printed my artwork and photos beautifully. On this machine,I was disappointed to find the colors off, and the print quality embarrassingly poor. It goes through ink like there's no tomorrow and it's not cheap. Jobs often get stuck in the queue and I can't delete them. I do know how, they just won't delete. Lately, a good half of my jobs just won't print. The paper jams that aren't are annoying. The last time I had to turn the machine off seven times to get it to agree with me that there were no paper jams. I just added a new computer to my network, which required a new driver. No go. I got a detailed email from tech support. That didn't work. Then I accidentally discovered that the new driver doesn't have the scanning software! This thing is getting replaced as soon as I can, and if I can find a good sledgehammer...I'll dispense of this Lexmark. It's been the most frustrating machine I've ever had and a big disapointment. Never again will I get a Lexmark.
It's a necessary evil if you'd like to not put the big bulky stiletto in your pocket while working out. It works, it's a bit over-priced in my opinion (@ $30).
I bought this camera on impulse after viewing the AOL Ad. At this price I should have known not to expect much, and really I didn't. Yet, even with low expectations, Poloroid was able to plunge me into making many self-deprecating statements and other fits of depression. The 320 x 240 resolution is too terrible no matter what lighting or other circumstances prevailed. I was so disappointed in my own stupidity, I didn't even have the common sense to send it back. Truly, this is a case where the advertisers have led the public astray, and I was one of the first. Poloroid should be ashamed of itself
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 purchase a Sony Handycam Camcorder as a christmas gift. It arrived minus the small DVD disc totally spoiling the gift for my friend who wanted to take movies of the family. Shame on you!
This is my first Amazon.com review, so please bear with me. I bought the Linksys WRT54GX router along with the companion SRX wireless PC card because: 1) I wanted to replace an 802.11b wireless network in my 2-story home for better coverage (I was having to use a Linksys wireless access point in repeater mode to get "complete coverage" with the old setup); and 2) I wanted a faster wireless network.I quickly became frustrated with the new Linksys SRX wireless setup, primarily because my laptop (a 2004 HP model) wouldn't always detect the wireless card after powering up from sleep mode, and often there would be dropouts in my wireless internet connection, even when my laptop remained stationary. In addition, even though the wireless icon in the task bar would constantly indicate a connection speed of 108.0 Mbps, it was obvious that my new wireless internet connection was often far slower than my old 11.0 Mbps wireless connection! This problem was especially obvious with websites rich in photo-quality graphic images, like ESPN.com.So, I contacted Linksys tech support and, with the help of a friendly tech support agent, reprogrammed several parameters on the router. The problem improved, but only temporarily. Frustrated, I returned both the wireless router and the PC card and immediately ordered the Belkin Pre-N router and PC card (based on Cnet reviews, which rated the Belkin system higher anyway).Both the Belkin wireless router and PC card installed quite easily with the accompanying installation CD's and my system has been up and running without a hitch--so far. One other thing I have liked about the Belkin system is that (using the included Belkin Wireless Client) it displays realtime send and receive speeds of the wireless card, which are often slower than the 108.0 Mbps the wireless icon in the taskbar is constantly pegged at; but at least I know the "true" speed of my wireless network at any given point in time (the measured speeds that are displayed are constantly changing and fluctuate mainly according to distance from the router).Needless to say, I have been impressed with my early experience with this Belkin system and won't hesitate to highly recommend it to others considering a future home wireless network upgrade. Oh, and did I mention that the Belkin system was cheaper than Linksys'?!!
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?
I honestly have had nothing but problems for this expensive printer. I am amazed anyone gave this printer a good review. I have tried reloading drivers etc but with no luck. Like so many others that I have talked to about this printer, I get the dreaded LSU error that kills my printing. I get it about every 5-6 pages which the only fix is powering down, pulling out the cart., and rebooting (mechanical problem and software problem) This costs me so much time and frustration. Samsung techs cannot fix and say it is a common problem. Stay away from this printer. I am so upset about this horrible printer I have decided to post warnings to consumers for about an hour now on various sites! Ahhh!
Most of it works just fine. Yeah its nice to have a modem and wireless gateway all in one but it doesn't always work with my setup.I have a voip phone. It is the only thing plugged into the modem. Everything else is wireless. Whenever the phone rings all wireless connections are dropped. I would assume this to be the case with any wired connection that causes a jump in bandwidth use. This is extremely obnoxious! I'll probably send it back and go back to my old modem and router setup.
REVISION 11-14-05 Original review is under the line of dashesOriginally I gave this printer 2 stars because of repeated driver problems in OS 10.4. For the last month, after the 3rd clean install, it seems to be working correctly -- not only correctly, but WELL. I have no idea what I did differently this time rather than the first two times. Contrary to my original assertion you CAN change the print quality. It's not immediately obvious how to do it, and until I installed the driver for the third time, it wasn't even possible. Once you set it to draft mode it really zips along and gives acceptable quality for things like web page print-outs. The scanner works. The OCR works. The copier has always worked. Over-all it's worth a good three stars now. (Apparently Amazon won't let you change your star rating on a revision.) I'm keeping out of the 4-5 star range because of the past problems that I had that almost made me throw the printer through the wall. If I never would have had problems, then a higher rating would be justified.----------------------I got my 1610 from the Apple Store for $30 or so after rebate because I bought it with a Mac. That's about what it's worth so far.First the good news: As a copier, it works great, color & black & white. It delivers on one-button copying.My major problem: the same as the pc'ers have - drivers. You'd think that HP, for as many printers as they sell, could write a decent driver. Not here friends. The printer works when it feels like it, but never before the ball spends longer than on my first Postscript printers from 16 years ago. Yeah, I downloaded the most recent driver. The computer seems to lose track of the driver for some reason, then it gets confused. (This is the only significant problem that I've had in OS-X 10.4.2.) It prints from Internet Explorer, but not from Firefox. It prints sometimes from Safari. It prints sometimes from Microsoft Word, but believe it or not, sometimes you have to shut down & restart the computer to get it to recognize the printer again.When it does work, the output is fine, sometimes too good. Why? I don't always want to print at top quality. This printer has no ink and time saving DRAFT mode. Every other inkjet printer that I've had in the past 15 years has had a draft mode.I'd give it 3 stars if I had any confidence that the driver issue would be solved, or if it appeared to be better with Windows. I have a Windows PC, but I don't think I'll waste my time installing the software for the 1610. My 5-year-old cheapo Compaq IJ-600 prints fine, and it has a draft mode.
EPSON has taken selling consumables to the max with this printer. No matter how much time you spend and how carefully you set up your print, the 1280 will find a way to trash it. Print borderless and it will crop the heads off your subjects. Spend too much time to set up the print and the nozzles are clogged. Then if you're not out of ink or paper, and you can get it to load without scrapping the paper, get ready to calibrate your project all over again because this printer can't place a print in the same spot twice.
Looks like the same kind of battery, nice price and great service from distributor, but as someone else said earlier ( and why isn't the review here now??) you put it in and a notice comes on that it takes "info-lithium battery" and then goes dead. oh well...
Talk about misinforming your customers Amazon! The model in the picture is completely different and much better than what you are actually selling!
Bought this product a few days ago. Although i tried different soft cloths with it, the result was exactly the same, a load of swirly scratches over the discs, luckily i didn't pay much for them. I hadn't put much pressure on while using it to mend the origional scratches, so has to be the product. there is a product from england from a company called Bib thats almost the same, just better results, but if i remember rightly was a bit pricy, look for that.
Don't buy these. I got them in a bundle when I bought a microphone, so I'm not upset that I spent money on them. I just want to let you know they suck. The wires are super thin. The quality is horrible. It takes at least 50% more volume to hear your devise and the quality of the sound is bad anyway.Saving money by buying such a cheap pair is not worth it. Save up your pocket change and buy a $5 pair or better.
The first one I bought seemed to function OK, except the viewfinder was way off. The captured image could be up, down, left, or right (or any combination thereof). The inaccuracy was so bad and so random as to render the camera useless. I exchanged it. The second one had a more accurate viewfinder. However, it took so long for the flash to charge up, the automatic power-off feature would shut off the camera before the flash was ready. I tried new batteries, but got no improvement. Price, software, cables &amp; accessories, instructions, etc., is all great (hence, the 2 stars). Unfortunately, the camera itself is useless. Two bad examples is hardly a trend. On the other hand, you only get one chance to make a first impression, and I'm done with Concord.
This product worked well for about a month and a half, but now I'm having to buy another one because the adaptor isn't not connecting with my laptop.
I first received Portapros as a gift in 2001, and used them for the next six years with no problems whatsoever. They sounded spectacular, and I sang their praises to everyone I knew, as well as everyone who approached me on the street wanting to know what the deal was with those crazy headphones around my neck. I walked with them everywhere, and even took them on jogs. They were the most comfortable portable headphones I'd ever used, and for $50 the sound was simply stunning.Then after six years of hard use, one of the drivers finally gave out. Fortunately, Koss offers one of the best warranties around, a no-questions-asked lifetime warranty. Simply mail the headphones along with a $6 check for shipping and they will send you a replacement pair. I did this, and got my replacements within a couple weeks. Unfortunately, this is where the gradual decline began.I could never quite put a finger on it, but I always felt like that replacement pair was a little bit inferior to my original Portapros. Something about the sound wasn't quite as dynamic, and somehow, they felt cheaper. But it could have just been my imagination. Either way, after a year or so with that pair an incident in Virginia involving some rowdy pit bulls and a poorly placed messenger bag left me with broken phones. After a miserable, music-less flight back to California I packed up the sad remains of my Portapros and shipped them back to Koss. The decline continued...This time I noticed something right away about the replacements. The cord was different. The formerly L-shaped input jack was now a straight one, very similar to that on Apple earbuds. And it wasn't just its shape that was different; its size and thickness had decreased significantly, making it seem much cheaper. Again, a lot like the dreaded earbuds. Quickly my attention turned elsewhere, as I soon discovered that my replacement pair was completely defective. One channel was completely dead. Back in the box they went, and back to Koss.Yesterday my final replacement pair of Portapros arrived in the mail. I was excited. I'd been without portable music for nearly two months. I was eager to shut out the sounds of the world with sweet, sweet music. Well, the good news is, both channels work. Sadly, that good news is vastly outweighed by the bad. Once again I took notice of the physical attributes of these PortaPros, and again everything seemed inferior to the ones I received eight years ago.More about the cord: Not only is the input small and dinky, but the entire cord is thinner and lighter. One of the things that impressed me so much about my first pair of PortaPros was how heavy and durable the cord felt. The cord on the new ones feels no less cheap than that of $2 airline headphones. I wish I could say this was only an aesthetic complaint, but as one might expect, cheap cabling equals inferior sound.I say this with a heavy heart-- it really feels like the end of an era for me-- the PortaPros sound like crap now. It's come to that. As a previous reviewer stated, they distort easily; especially, it seems, from high frequencies. Overall the sound is much less full than what I'm used to. Say what you will about the social implications, but I used to be able drown out a bus full of San Franciscans with Boards of Canada or something like that, but now I find annoying cell phone conversations are making their way through much more easily. I'm not a huge basshead, so I actually loved the smooth, well-rounded, not-overpowering lows of the PortaPros; but now the bass has diminished significantly, and there just isn't the same oomph there used to be.I'm not sure if Koss actually changed the drivers on the PortaPros, but it's obvious that many of the parts, most notably the audio cable, are being made with cheaper materials, and this has resulted in vastly inferior sound.Oh, one last thing: they're not as comfortable as they used to be. It's hard to pin down exactly why, but somehow, again, they feel kinda like cheapo airline headphones.I'm very sad about this. Tell me people...should I get the Sennheisers????- Dan
Even at the price of $100 at the Sony outlet store, I'm returning it tomorrow. First of all, the power block is huge, heavy and emits a slight buzzing sound. Because I purchased it as a clock radio I know this noise would drive me nuts at night. There are many HD stations on the AM and FM band here in the S.F bay area. However, even with the external AM loop antenna attached I was only able to pull in 2-3 and the most powerful, KGO, a talk radio station registered no HD signal at all. Without the antenna, reception was poor at best. Sound quality was ok, but no big deal. Have no idea what Sony was thinking with this product.
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.
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.
The issue was not the case, it is fine. Amazon.com paired it with the Hitachi Simple Tough portable hard drive but it does not fit! It seems Amazon justs put things it wants to dump with other products without checking to make sure they work.
This is a decent, nice-looking cd-mp3 player. It puts off pretty good sound (not that I'm any expert on that), is easy to use, does everything I want it to, and does it well. Except for an auxiliary (i.e. mp3 player) input, which is an option with this, but you have to specially install, while other players have it already built in as a little connection on the front. If I could go back, I would have it that way.However, I only give this two stars, because literally a week after the 1-year warranty expired, it started to go bad. The screen would go blank, and the player would power down - and not come back on for days or weeks. Turns out, the connectors between the (removable) faceplate and the box are bad, and need periodic cleaning, and blowing on every couple of days to keep it going (kind of like the 1980's Nintendo games - remember that?).If you're reading this, you will probably be better served buying from a manufacturer that is known for making car steroes (Pioneer, Kenwood, etc.). Once this one finally kicks the bucket, that's what I will do.
The quality on this CD wallet is really poor. I really didn't expect Amazon.com to carry something like this. The rebate is valid if you send it 15 days after the purchase date, not the shipment date, not the delivery date.. so if you buy this with SuperSaver shipping you may forget about the rebate. I got mine delivered just a couple of days before the deadline but I had gone on a 3-day business trip. When I was ready to send the rebate, I noticed I was a day late. Bottomline, I wouldn't have paid the price before the rebate for a cd wallet of this quality.
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....
Like many other people, I purchased my Zune very soon after it launched. I installed the software and added all of my media to the Zune library as soon as I got it home. I put about 6 gigs of media onto my Zune, and took it for a test spin the next day. I have only one word to describe the Zune; GARBAGE. Every 10 minutes of so, the Zune will lock up and stop playing music. I have music playing, and the lock feature enabled because I carry the Zune in my pocket. All is well, when suddenly, everything stops. The Zune justs stops working. All sound has ceased, and none of the buttons are responding. The only solution is to reset the device. This takes about 2 minutes to complete. This happenned to me no less than 2 dozen times over the course of a week.The Zune is:-Stylish-Very easy to use-Ultimately flawedThe Zune Software is:-Very well laid out-Easy to use-Very good at finding album artThe Zune is a new device, distributed by a company new to the market. Lets not forget that the hardware is manufactured by Toshiba. Toshiba is notorious for having flaws on new products. The Zune is on its way towards being a huge success, but for now, lets give Microsoft and Toshiba some time to work out the bugs. My advice to you is to consider the ipod. Apple has been in the market for years, and knows what they are doing. They have had plenty of time to work major defects out of their devices.
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 also bought this camera for average holiday shots, and for my children to use. Like the previous reviewer I am also very disappointed with battery life, problems with memory card formatting, and now it refuses to switch on, even with new batteries.It is easy to use, but reliability is crucial in a camera. I see an opportunity, but the camera goes on strike, and by the time I get it on, opportunity is history.Also, there is no troubleshooting guide in the manual or the installation CD, so Vivitar must think the product is bug-free.Choose another brand, Vivitar should maybe stick to lenses.
Mine also died after 4 months. lost 50GB of data and files. I have two of these but now have little faith in the other one.I guess this is the downside of cheap storage.
specs were great, so I decided to give at a try despite the warnings from others. Now I'm returning it back. First, WinDVR won't install on my XP Pro system. In the very beginning of the installation it gives &quot;remote procedure call failed&quot; and aborts. MSI web site has the same faulty version. Intervideo doesn't want to deal with this issue, &quot;If you need OEM (bundled) support for an Intervideo product, please contact the OEM for that information because we do not provide exhuastive support for OEM versions of the program&quot; Ok, downloaded the latest version of WinDVR 3.0. This one installs and seems to work. And what do I get from the MSI card? - Just a beautiful blue screen on all channels.
Not only did I purchase this battery, i also acquired a battery charger... used it once for about 14 minutes, total failure, so I donated the camera, battery, and charger to a charity... it would cost more to replace, ship, and acquire new product than the thing would have been worth... does anyone need the recording tapes...
This product has a flaw in that it keeps popping up a message saying "lens cap is on" (but the lens cap is off, but their is no light and it acts as if it has a lens cap on it.
Power strip starting buzzing after a few months use. Now dead. Not worth the cost to ship back for warranty repair. Just don't bother with this inferior product. I'm so sour on Monster as a company as this is the 3rd product of theirs to fail me in the past 2 years, the others being a HDP 1800 and a HTS 950. Premium prices, garbage product.
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.
Most things that I plug into my power socket need a good shove and is real snug and hard to pull out. Now THIS item that I ACTUALLY NEED TO BEAR WEIGHT fits like a greased goose. My GPS just causes it to flip upside down. If your power socket is facing the floor you should be ok, but if it is facing you in the dash, and you want this arm to be pointing up.....get something else.
After cleaning it up with a small wire brush voltage tested at 0.97, that's only a 72% charge. It did power up my light meter in my camera though and I had a shoot to do, so I had to go ahead and use it, but not happily. These batteries are just so dang hard to find.
We bought this projector for training presentations. We are now in the processes of returning it. The 5 year old projector we have has a more legible text output. I'm not sure what the problem is, from other reviews this projector is great for movies. If you are looking for a VGA presentation projector this is NOT the solution.
I think iPod likes to suck your money away, because there is no FM tuner radio, and it costs almost another $50 to have that. What's a stupid gadget!!! I'd like to spend my bucks for zune 80gb (2 generation) which I assume it's more tolerate with people's money.
There's not much more to be said about this product. It does what it advertises. And with the newest iTunes, Windows support is better and not as completely annoying to install compared to a year ago. But this cheap player doesn't really have much to offer. You are locked into using iTunes to "organize your media" which is very annoying for Windows folks. I guess this is "personal preference" as most people are willing to jump on the iTunes bandwagon.Other than the software annoyances, the player itself really doesn't impress. Battery life isn't that impressive compared to most other flash players. From what I hear, the battery also dies within 1-2 years AND its not user-replaceable. The biggest problem for most people is that there is no navigational display because Apple wanted to save money on manufacturing. That's inexcusable. The headphones that come with it are terrible and should be replaced immediately with something more comfortable/better sounding.The manual and website are confusing even for the technologically inclined. The website is terribly managed and you have to walk through several screens before getting to wherever you want to go if you're looking for technical support. Don't expect to get much help there.All-in-all, if you want to "look cool" and do the ipod thing, this isn't the player for you. You probably will want aniPod Nanoinstead. If you're a Windows user and you want a good, cheap mp3 player, save yourself the trouble and don't bother with this one. As cheap as it is, its not worth it. iAudio makes some good cheap players that act as a USB Mass Storage device instead of using proprietary software, but you can also sync it with whatever as well.Frankly, I don't know who this player appeals to.
First I have to start off by saying that this CD player has the most features in any portable CD player I have ever seen. You have limited control over treble/bass, but the majority of portable CD players give you NO control over your sound, except for some stupid bass function. The remote is extremely useful. It displays all of your ID3 tag info on a nice 4-line display. One of my favorite parts is that the remote is backlit, which I find very useful for listening to the CD player at night. One of my other favorite features is that you can upgrade the filmware. I have only touched on the features that were important to me, because if I was to go though everything, we'd be hear all day.So we have a great sounding, feature rich, and extremely slim CD player. Sounds like a good review so far, but I am convinced that Rio/iRiver can't make a sturdy CD player. I used to have a Rio SP250 that I loved. I dropped that and it broke. I take full responsibility for that. But my slim iRiver stopped working for no apparent reason. I have had the disc player for 11 months now, and it will not work unless I hit it real hard to get the laser to move. Reading a lot of other peoples complaints, it seems like this happens way to often. A portable CD player needs to take a little abuse here and there. It can't just stop working for no apparent reason. And fortunately for me, my service plan ran out 20 days ago, so I can't do much. I could go through the manufacture and try and get it fixed, but I can't be without a CD player for that long. I use this for 8 hours and work, my car, and home. I really find it hard to live without a MP3 CD player. So I went out and picked up a Sony Atari player. It's the $100 version and thus far I am happy. Sounds good and the menu structure works well enough. I wish it was backlit and I could control treble/bass. But those are my only complaints so far. I would not recommend getting an iRiver disc player unless you get it form somewhere like a Best Buy where you can get an extended warranty. I say stay away, but it might be worth the chance.
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.
I should have listened more to the reviews about the sound. Although the ear buds fit my ears nicely the very tin-can sound is unbearable. As far at the self-winding cord is concerned, it's not worth it. The cord frequently does not wind all the way back in to the holder. All in all, a terrible waste of $12.58. I, too, think that one star is too high when rating this product.
Just bought this today at Target (1/7/2003). Going to return it tomorrow. It promises a nice all-in-one but like several of the other posters, something doesn't work on it. In my case, the VCR. I bought this on a spur of the moment without doing any research. Got home, set it up, went to Amazon to see the reviews, ... wish I hadn't bought it. It sounds good enough, though. And if everything worked well, I might have kept it longer. But with the on-line reviews here and it not working out of the book, I'll have owned it for less than 24 hours. *sigh* My recommendation is to NOT buy this product.
These are the most fragile binoculars I have ever owned. If you drop them two inches with the case on, they will need to go back for repairs. I swear this to be the truth. Two inches in the case, out of alignment, $22.50 for repair and shipping. If they are so fragile, they need to provide a better case!!!! I traded them in for the Nikon 8x42 Monarch ATB
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.
I've always been a fan of JBL speakers, but this Creature thing is a huge disappointment. In short, the speaker system only provides highs and lows. There is no midrange sound to speak of. I had to close my eyes and fiddle with the treble and bass controls for a good 5 mins before I could justify not returning it (too much trouble). To be honest, I get better sound out of my Altec Lansing portable speaker set than I do out of the JBL Creature.Big disappointment.
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.
My Toshsiba 42" Regza got a black shadow line on the right side of the screen and then got one down the middle of the screen. My TV is less than a year old and I had a repairman come out and Toshiba refused to fix it under their 1 year manufacturers warranty and my extended warranty told me it was still Toshibas problem. After haggling with Toshiba for over a month Toshsiba only agreed to pay for 60% of the repair. First of all for the price of the TV, I should not have had a problem for years and second of all Toshiba should stand behind their product. I ended up calling the corporate offices of the place where I bought the TV and they agreed to let me take back the TV and get a different one.
The idea of being able to record your own DVD's was too tempting to resist. I bought one of these products a little over a year ago and have had problems ever since. If you enjoy spending a lot of money on a product and then buying expensive blank discs for it to destroy, then this is the right product for you. Customer service is also very poor. They send you an upgrade package that adds more problems rather than remedy the existing ones.
I had another drive picked out; then I read the good reviews on Amazon about this product. Guess I got a LEMON. About 6 weeks after I received unit, I couldn't access it. I kept getting a message saying disc was not formatted. Did I want to format it? Well, knowing I would lose everything saved on it, I tried a few other things, including their customer service department. Finally, I said "Ok, re-format the darn thing." Got an error message saying it couldn't be re-formatted. I keep trying to get back to customer service at Lexar. No luck yet.
My order was cancelled for no apparent reason. Very frustrating since I ordered a Apple M9321G/B Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to go along with this cable and that is shipping directly from Amazon. So, my advise is to NOT use this supplier because it will only waste time and energy when your order is not completed.
I bought the SONY VGN UX 380N 4.5" Notebook.This was the worst think that I have had .The 380 is not powerfull enought to run VISTA and the 1G Memory (maximum) is not enought also. The computer is VERY SLOW and crash or freeze all the time when I launch 2 applications. It is impossible to have the camera with SKYPE.I am realy disapointed because all my computers until today were SONY VAIO.I will check with SONY the possibility to install WindowsXP
This adapter will not work with certain drivers goto pharos website for details. I bought this product fought it for 8 hours before I figured this out and had to return it.
Well i hooked it all up and it seemed to work somewhat perfectly for the first 6 movies or so...now...it will not play any of my dvd's. they freeze at every chapter, and the only way to resume the movie is to stop and play again. there's no luck in watching a dvd at a certain point, because it does nothing but freeze when i try to skip a chapter...ive tried totally disconnecting it and reconnecting...ive about had it with this thing. it plays CD's fine, but...i wasn't looking for a new CD player...what can i say. you get what you pay for...and thats what i get for being cheap.
I received this as a Christmas gift at my request... after receiving it I tried to charge the battery to find that it wouldn't take a charge for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. Although the insturctions suggest leaving it on the dock for 2.5 hours. Also leaving it there when not in use...The power button is so small that it is difficult to turn on and off. I was able to use it successfully for one day, returned it to the dock for 28 hours and was not able to use it the following day. Very disappointed.I had received the package that included the printer which arrived with no instructions. I also received updated software for the first 3 days of ownership... making me wonder what could possibly have become out dated in such a short amount of time.Needless to say, I've sent it back for a full refund.
Shoddy product. Bought it for my Lenovo T400...it lasted exactly 2 weeks before the wires at the barrel head broke...just like the original that came with the computer...except that the original lasted 4 years. Am ordering another mark...Anker? Hope it lasts better
NOTE: These are not the blue cassettes pictured! They sent similar tapes in orange packaging. They say Sony on the package, but I called Sony and they didn't have the model # on record. After researching, I found them 2 be grey market tapes. I didn't want to damage my $600 camcorder.They did give me a refund. However, I paid for shipping both ways. My total was $23.33. I was only refunded $15.36.
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...
This was my case that I bought for my Intel Core 2 E6300 system. For a mid-tower, it has a decent amount of space. I didn't cut myself but there are some sharp edges. Both panels come off. Since there is no cable management, things will get stuffy inside and the panel is kind of tough to put back on. There is no cable management for this case. The instruction manual wasn't included when I bought it a few years ago. The huge fan on the side is a huge dust collector. If you are thinking of overclocking, this is not a good case to do it in. I find the air circulation to be ok. The front flaps after a while, cause some irritating noise that stops when you put your hand on it. Maybe the flap is there to keep dust out. I find that dust still collects on the mesh front. To get to the DVD drives, you have to pull out the "screens" (or mesh) on the front. The front fan does a nice job pulling in air to keep the hard drives cool. A few years ago, this case was said to have a floppy disk drive compartment. It does not. You have to buy the 5.25" to 3.5" converter to have one fit. This case does have a fan controller with room to add 2 more fans. A major issue which I think many people will probably not overlook is that this case is a major dust collector. The rather large fan on the side will collect a lot of dust as well as the front "turbine" fan. One time I opening up the case and there was an inch of dust all over the components- a major issue since the case protects your investment. I constantly was wiping the dust off the fans as well as the "5.25" covers.If you're looking for a decent low cost case, there are probably better ones but this one is ok.pros:-good size for mid-tower-interesting design-tooless-enough space for most heatsinks but be careful. The Xigametek WILL NOT FIT-If you don't overclock, the fans keep everything cool. I had nothing die!cons:-Very bad dust collector-The fan controller is a little buggy-no cable management-The front comes off and is a pain to put back as well as just an overall pain-
I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT 6 MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS GREAT. NOW IT IS UNRESPONSIVE. WILL NOT READ DISCS. TRAY WILL NOT OPEN. WILL NOT TURN OFF..MUST UNPLUG. TAKES 15 MIN TO TELL ME THAT THERE IS NO DISC. CYBERHOME CUSTOMER SERVICE IS POOR. NO RESPONSE FROM EMAIL AND WHEN CALLING IT IS OVER A 20 MINUTE WAIT. PLEASE DO NOT BUY!!!
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 bought this for my son who is in the Army in Iraq. After copying 300 GB of data to it for his use on his personal time, the drive will not shut off when the computer is turned off. I have been out of state and have not reported it to Western Digital, who may be able to resolve the problem with a replacement or better instructions.
I ordered the first Elite 92&#34; Screen. There was a defect in the product. The nail holes did not line up and the frame was warped on the right side causing the picture not to be clearReturned it and ordered a replacement: This one was slightly bend on the top part of the frame. I've learned to live with it but so dissatisfied with the product.I would not recommend this
After only a year of use the screen went haywire and did not recognize stylus properly. Could not fix it even with on-line tech support. They wanted [$$$]. to send it back and then additional cost to fix it. Liked it until it failed - Needed more memory for additional applications I wanted to add. Can't live without a PDA now.
I would love to be able to tell you about how great this printer is but after 5 (so far) attempted installs of the software to run the printer I am still online chatting with tech support in Malasia or wherever it is trying to get it to function properly. I initially had the printer functionality working, but now I can't even get the printer to work. The last set of instructions were so convoluted that I am sure most folks including myself will screw them up somewhere and will eventually have to reload their operating system because of the ineptitude of the HP tech support.If you can get the printer and software up and running you may have a great printer. Otherwise, buyer beware!
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.
this item came with the tape off in a brand new ink,it will not print clear,all attempts to remedy failed.
It looks nice although the vertical stand is useless. Sounds good to. 6 USB2 ports and a card reader.Unfortunately it is badly flawed. It'll pause and restart during file transfer using the card reader, corrupting files in the process. Additionally, if you leave a card in the reader your computer will every so often redetect it and pop up a window. Can get very annoying as it interupts whatever you are doing or wkaes your computer if suspended. Lastly, it has the same pause and restart problem with the USB ports. If you are trying to print through this hub you are in for a tough time. This thing cost me a lot in paper and ink before I went back to my previous hub.I've used other hubs and readers on this computer with no trouble. This one though is going back to IOgear.
IF I could give this machine negative stars I would. The fax machine can't tell when there is a fax coming in, so someone has to know that a fax is coming to turn the machine on, or everyone who calls gets a shrieking fax tone in their ear. The printer quit working after a couple of weeks. Tip- if your printer starts to fade to gray, clean the strip and the bottom of the cartridge off with alcohol. My printer problem is that the printer hangs. At that point, I have to unplug the USB, power down the printer, and uninstall and reinstall the drivers. This happens about every 3rd print. The Indian support desk is well trained about answers, but if the answer they learned doesnt' work, they don't troubleshoot. There is no on in email, online or phone support who is interested in solving your problem; they just want to say they provided an answer and get you out of their queue. I've spent *hours* trying to keep this thing up and running (I've owned it since Memorial Day weekend 2006). Lexmark support refuses to acknowledge that this piece of equipment has a material defect. The warranty isn't worth the paper it is printed on. My advice to you is get something else. The $20 you save on this, you'll spend in your time.
This is a great MP3/CD Player, don't get me wrong. It has excellent sound, easy navigation, and even an AM/FM radio. But the battery life is HORRIBLE. My batteries barely lasted 1 day (one hour to work, one hour home). I cannot replace batteries every day, or even every other day. I will be returning this model for something else.
This product is only a few months old and i have had to do a dell system restore twice, setting it back to day one condition, losing everything i had on my computer to that point. No one can speak clear english from customer service, they get annoyed with you and make you feel like you are wasting their time. Also if you want their help you have to PAY FOR IT. and it may or may not work. Never again will i be wasting my money on Dell products.
Highly recommended (for the price) if you don't mind it breaking down after a year and a half.
first of all this thing is huge. i thought it was going to be the size of a pencil but instead it's the size of small flashlight. the picture quality is hardly impressive. there are too may jpeg artifacts and the bundled software has many flaws. i bought the ultraport camera II because of it's integration feature but the cost to performance ratio makes the ultraport camera II hardly worth the money.
I purchased a ceiva 3 picture frame and a wireless adapter. The wireless adapter said that all you need is wireless internet. It never mentioned that for set up you need an analog phone and software version 309. I paid about $100 subscription fee and tried to set it up. I could not select the wireless option. I called the customer service and was told I needed an analog phone. I asked where that requirement was and was told it was not listed but it is necessary. I informed the rep that I had no phone and was then informed to use a fax line. Again I pointed out that I did not have an analog phone line. She was of no help.I went to a friend's house with the phone and followed the website directions. It did not work. Again I had to call customer service. They instructed me what to do and I followed their directions. Again it did not work. I called again and was informed there was a glitch in the picture frame. I obtained directions on how to fix it. I went to a friends again and uploaded the necessary software. I returned home and followed the website instructions. Again they have not worked. This company makes no effort to help and have no customer service hours. They are terrible and I would stay away from them.
I have this router. I have been pretty unhappy with it. It loses the connection very easily, if the microwave is on or if one of the cordless phones is on (or a call comes in). I had a D-Link router before that never had any problems with dropping connection. Also, the software that comes with the router is okay for someone who doesnt really want to do anything as far as adjusting settings. But to make any adjustments to the router (such as set up security, MAC Filtering, etc) it is kind of a pain. If I had to buy it again...I'd pass.PS-The speed booster doesnt really make a difference for us mortals with cable modem connections.
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I HAD TO buy this stupid calculator for my finance course. I have a TI83 (high school), TI84 (college) and the TI34 (college that disallowed the 84)...all of which are great calculators. They required that we have this specific calculator so that we could use the present and future value features on the calculator.I hate the way the buttons click.I hate that it's single line entry.I hate that it's went backwards in technology (doesnt show things like "1+2" but rather will show "1" and then blink when you hit plus and then show "2")I hate that schools think this will help you understand present and future value the best...I'd MUCH MUCH MUCH RATHER use an annuity factor and my own normal calculator.If all you want to do is add two numbers then this calculator MIGHT be ok for you. Otherwise buy something else. If you dont need the extra functionality (or arent allowed to have it like I was) then get the TI34. I'm not even going to resell this calculator... im going to sledge hammer it and then burn it until the whole thing has melted and burned away. HATE IT
Great little scanner and software that's easy to use! But don't buy it unless you never want to upgrade your system, as they do not have a 64-bit driver and apparently don't intend to ever offer one. What upsets me is that when I bought mine, the fact that they didn't support 64-bit systems was buried deep in their website and now it can only run with difficulty under Vmware on my Windows 7 Home Premium PC.
Rechargeable batteries can get a bit pricey, so I was poking around for a cheap set when I found these. I've purchased other budget brands of rechargeable before (i.e. Ziekos and Targus), and even though those brands don't hold a charge for as long as a normal battery, these Digital Concepts batteries are horrible. I have repeatedly tried to charge them, and they lose their charge within a day. They are pretty much worthless. It hasn't even been two weeks and I'm already looking for new ones, because these won't hold a charge long enough for me to even use them. I guess you get what you pay for.
I currently have 2 computers and use a wireless router for broadband connectivity. The router and the second computer are on the same floor of my home--about 3 rooms apart. I was receiving a low response connectivity on this second computer so I purchased the powerline adapters (I purchased 2 adapters and installed these according to the vendor's directions) based on other's glowing reviews and recommendations.This product did absolutely nothing for me. My poor response/connectivity was the same either with or without the Netgear adapter so it was very disappointing.
The device was specked correctly, but when I tried to fit it into the socket, I found that the memory module was keyed incorrectly and would not fit the socket. I had to return it due to not being physically compatible. Later I purchased a PNY memory module with the same specifications and it dropped into place with no effort.
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.
My GPX 5" portable b/w TV is slightly less than 3 years old and has died a slow death over past four months. First, the screen started to roll and no amount of tinkering with the back of the TV would stop it. This has not been a huge problem since I use this TV largely for sound while I am doing household chores. In the last two months, the on/off switch has become increasingly unreliable. Sometimes I have been able to get the TV to click on but at other times no amount of clicking will kick the TV into gear. Last week, for four days in a row, it refused to turn on (the switch for the radio still works). So I have given the TV a proper burial. Should I have expected more from a $30 TV? I have purchased a different brand of 5" TV and will see if I get more than just over two years of good service from it.
I received this stereo as a replacement for a very old Panasonic micro system. I run an Internet radio station, so I use my desktop stereo constantly. This stereo came with a partially-functional remote, so you can't access any menus or control the setup. Don't EVER lose or break the remote or the stereo is useless.This stereo has a very strange automatic level control built in. I could find no way to turn off this "feature". It processes all audio going through it (even CD) and adds WAY too much stereo compression (apparently in an attempt to make DVDs sound like they are playing on a larger system). This makes for a terrible sounding unit that makes every music source sound like boomy analog FM radio.This stereo looks fantastic, but if you like your stereo to actually sound good, do NOT purchase this unit.
This is one of the best designed products in the world for the price. But it's like buying a horse and plow, and then pulling the plow yourself. You'll get the field plowed, but it'll be a lot of work.Look at the Studio DV discussion thread on the Pinnacle Systems web site. It's all right there. I spent 2 full weekends getting a 3 minute video done. Studio DV doesn't readily accept capture from Studio DC10+ as I hoped. Studio DV crashes constantly. The bigger the video, the more the crashes. I love that you can drag and drop video clips onto the audio track ... except that it causes a crash. I love that you can import CD music ... except that it disappears in the final render. I love that rendering the final movie is so easy ... except that Studio DV spotaneously re-edits your movie while it's rendering, randomly changing how you've trimmed clips, deleting transitions, or changing the volume. My personal favorite is Studio DV deciding to replicate my entire movie and gluing it on the end of the movie ... two for the price of one, I guess. I love the preview feature. I would love it better if the final video actually looked like the preview.So, I sincerely hope Pinnacle Systems fixes the problems with Studio DV. This could have been an awesome product. For now, however, it's best for tiny projects and patient owners. And, for the record, my hardware is a 600Mhz PIII w/ 256MB RAM, 20GB C drive and 30GB Firewire drive.
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!
I was really excited to buy the inno and figured that the installation would be a piece of cake. Well the sure connect has ruined it all. I cant use it in my convertable because of too many wires on the outside. Also they claim that the unit is fully portable which is not at all true. There is absolutely no live reception indoors. I just returned my unit and all I want is an XM without sure connect otherwise I am switching over to sirius
Item didn't describe clearly that it was just speaker without subweafer.It was just a wastage of money
I purchased this so hopefully I could download my geocaching information from my Mac to my Garmin etrex Legend, instead of finding a PC that has the old pin system. Why the Garmins don't come with the, now standard, USB connection or sell them separately, I don't know. In any event, I saw this had worked for someone on a different model and thought I'd give it a shot. I could be doing something wrong, but it absolutely did not work for me as my GPS wasn't recognized on my machine. Perhaps it has other uses, but I have to give it a one star as it didn't do what I wanted.
I purchashed this radio because I needed to replace the one I got for my son 3 years ago when he was born. I like to play CD's for him at nap time and again before bed. This one was so compact and had all the features I was looking for including repeat play. I've tried three different CD's now and it is real touchy. Sometimes it will play, other times it skips for the duration the first 2 songs then plays fine or quits playing altogether. I'm very disappointed with it as I had done my research on all the features and this one was perfect. I guess next time I'll do research on reveiws as well. I also found it to be noisy as another reviewer mentioned.
Just a heads up to anyone considering buying some hardware with the Microsoft brand name. I bought a Microsoft MN-710 wireless router and network adapter a couple years back. You'd expect it to have drivers automatically install for Vista or Windows 7, right? No! There aren't any, not even for download. It's worthless and I have to replace it now and it makes me angry. I have older hardware that the companies updated their drivers, and work with Vista and Windows 7.Buy your hardware from a hardware vendor not a software vendor. Microsoft will not care about you or your silly web cam 2-3 years from now, when you are looking for a new driver.
The memory came in fast but it did not work with my desktop that takes this kind of memory. Dissappointed..........
Do not be lured in by the price after rebate! There is a reason for this price. This router is a piece of junk. I read previous reviews of this wireless router having rebooting problems and wireless signal degradetion, but the nice price after rebate at the time suckered me in. The wireless signal on this router in 54G mode goes from excellent (54mps) to zero in about 2-3 minutes and then takes at least another 2-3 minutes (usually 10-15 minutes) to reestablish the wireless connection. To make matters worse the router resets every 2-3 hours for some unknown reason. If you own one now, check the routers logs to see the reinitialization. I returned mine to Amazon.com. I will give kudos to Amazon... The router arrived within 3-4 days after ordering even with Free Super Saver Shipping. They also credited my credit card within a week and a half of returning the router. I now have a Linksys WRT54G and it works flawlessly.
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 would love to buy this but they don't have Mac support despite their press release to the contrary months ago.I might buy it and tape it to a GPS with Mac support just to have a second opinion.
I bought this unit on sale from Fry's Electronics on 10 June, to store legal documentation for an estate. I connect it via USB 2.0 to a Sony PC running Windows Media Center Edition 2002. So far I've been quite pleased with the hardware.Alarmingly though, the backup software does *not* backup all your files. For example if you have one with a very long path name, the error log will have a "The file's path is too long" entry. Another problem is "Illegal characters in path", meaning if you have a period in your file name ("st. louis.doc"), that file will be ignored by the backup software. Other illegal characters perfectly acceptable to Windows include "(", ")", "_", and "'". Backup software needs to support any file name the operating system supports.Still another error is when the file to be backed up is locked by another program. The backup software claims to do retries periodically, but I found a case where a file was initially locked (causing a message to appear quietly in the log file), but never backed up. The software quietly gave up. I edited that file and did a save, but the backup software still didn't copy it, it was almost as if it were on some sort of "don't bother" exception list.Other log messages said that "This may indicate that the file type was not supported by the backup destination." Excuse me, but why can't *any* file be copied to backup??This is all made much worse in that these errors are not reported to you via pop-ups, but are quietly tucked away in a log file for you to discover when you need to restore your data.So avoid these Seagate drives or else plan to buy proper backup software. The cool case and golden glow of the light are neat, but the false sense of security is appalling. I'm going to try to take mine back to Fry's.Update 10/23: Memeo, the developer of this backup software, has a much newer version that should correct some of these problems. After blowing away my backup directory and starting from scratch, it seemed to back up everything but the files whose path names were too long. The length restriction, they tell me, is due to Windows: paths that are close to the limit exceed it on the backup drive given an additional level or two of hierarchy. If that happens to you, you can perhaps shorten folder names and flatten your folder hierarchy. Anyway, be sure to upgrade your Memeo software, monitor the log files, and spot check your backups to make sure nothing is missing.Update 12/2/2007: Today my wife put 1GB of her work files onto this machine, into a folder that was being backed up by the Memeo software that comes with this drive. After a couple of hours I checked to make sure the files were backed up, and found that only the directories were backed up, not the files in them. After twiddling with the Memeo settings manually I began to see some of the files getting backed up. If you buy this product for a data backup solution, you're going to want to buy different backup software, like Norton Ghost.Update 5/14/2008: The drive stopped getting recognized by my computer, and the backed up data cannot be read. This happened in January, and power cycling and reseating the cables did not help. The awful Memeo backup software displays a message for a few seconds in a conversation bubble, but does not make a big deal of it. So I'm completely unhappy with this purchase. On the positive side, you can get a refurbished drive under a five year warranty.
I thought i could have some basic functions without TIVO subscription, unfortunatelly nothing works unless you purchase a subscription!Hence there is no tangible value if you already have a DVR from your cable or satelite TV provider.I returned this equipment and purchased the ROKU box.
I agree with a lot of people about the "light quality" of this flash. It has a good light range (not long, but it is what I expected from this price). But I must warn you: it is EXTREMELLY SLOW recharging. I really did not know that the flash worked on only 2 AA batteries (this would have been a good hint about the recharging speed); and there was no information about the recharging time nor in Amazon nor in the Olympus site. A fully discharged flash (because of a full flash shoot) charges in about 7 to 10 seconds using 2700 mAh, brand new and fully charged NiMH batteries. It is too slow to get the action from those concerts that my kids use to offer with their school classes.Since I live in Argentina, it is very difficult for me to return it, so I will live with my mistake. I just want to warn the people looking for advice: if you pretend a "shot-after-shot-after-shot" performance, look for other flash. If you only want the AutoTTL (very nice for my Olympus C-730UZ), fully adjustable flash head (useful in "portrait" photos) and the Olympus Brand, then go for it.
This is a fast router. WHEN IT WORKS. All the people on this page who think this router is great probably are having the same experience I did when I first got it. It has great range and speed, even in my problem house. However, eventually, it will start to reboot it self constantly (chek google if you think it's just me!). With my first one, this happened every week or so. I called and after several calls and about 2 total hours of listening to obviously wrong suggestions (Netgear has the worst tech support in the industry), they sent me another totally new version of the router. It went for a month or so, then I had the same problem. However, the new one had new sypmpton as well: You could ping it, but the configuration page would not load (Yes, I tried on several computers and browsers). So now I have a brick. I bought a new one (my third) from a local store and after 2 weeks -- reboots all the time. I was able to return that one. But I also have the essentially dead one. Netgear won't replace this one unless I pay for extended support. I use this one as a support for my new D-Link DI-624. I'll never buy another Netgear product. Ever. You shouldn't either.
The left earpiece bit the dust, after light and gentle use for 2 months. Not $$ enough to be worth a return. Save yourself the trouble and don't get these. The sound wasn't half as good as the Sony's I ordered for only $6 more.
Gave trouble from day one -- Tried to upgrade firmware, upgrade faled, and it's non-working now...
If it you're lucky, not like me, this product could be a good investment even for long run. The problem is that HP produced too many defective C6180 units, and therefore it cannot be considered as a good model. If you'd like you can take your chances, but fortunately for you HP discontinued it. I wonder why newegg.com had so high rating for it. Next I'll share my individual experience with the C6180 I currently own, your experience could be quite different.The good:- solid build;- easy and fast wireless network setup;- excellent copy and scan;- black and white, color printing quality is good if the printer can carry on this request until the end (see the bad below)The bad:- duplex (manual) printing easily losses page count, may scroll more than one page at the same time;- single-sided printing stops working properly at some point if you requested hundreds pages to print (starts ejecting blank pages and prints only random pages);- photo printing quality in daylight is sometimes fair and sometimes is bad. Low light photo prints are impossible to accept, very low quality with the lack of the black color, but with the surplus of the reddish color;- ink is overpriced and consumed quicker than you'd expect;- HP Customer Support is useless to call for help, but useful to recommend a newer and better? model instead;- extremely noisy;- the software is a joke. For just their software alone I would not buy this printer.As for me the bad overweighed the good many many times. My recommendation: do not buy!
This MP3 Player only lasted two weeks in my possession. Despite new batteries, the unit never played another tune after limited use. Would not recommend this for a purchase. Now I guess I know why it was 47% off the regular price.
Nice simple device, but $1.5K for this? You can buy two or three nice, small-format computers, *with* the little LCD, that have much more advanced features like a DVD burner, not a CD burner, and gigabit or wireless ethernet, not a 56K modem, USB 2.0, firewire, more format compatibility, more control over output formats, the ability to output to a TV for games, movies, etc., the list goes on.Rio is lucky I'm feeling generous. The one star is for being able to give it to me in one package. The pricing is atrocious though.
When I purchase this product the reviews were all pretty good, however whenever I try and play DVDs some chapters are skipped over, and I can't view them!!! This alone would make me say DO NOT BUY!! It does look nice though.
I was completely dissatisified with this ink cartridge product, and in fact, removed it after trying to use it twice. At first, I thought there was something wrong with the printer. I ran diagnostics, and nothing was found, although it said the cartridge was defective. I went out and purchased another refilled cartridge at an office supply, and had no problems with the it at all. I would never buy another from this provider, and would not recommend anyone else doing so...this is the first time I have had problems using Amazon's recommendations. (This item was not a refill, by the way, but new.)NO STARS FOR A RATING, although review would not accept that with the review.
This item arrived in a plastic bag with two screws. No documentation of any sort, not even pictures to suggest what to do with it. Sending a tiny card in a plastic bag, with no instructions is very annoying. A total waste of money.I don't know what to do with it, being no instructions, so I have no idea if it works. I will send it back along with the magic track pad I purchased it for.
I bought 4 amplified antennas to test which one worked the best for home. This was the most expensive one. The first thought was it has got to get better than this. I had to keep changing it to get a good picture, and to many times. It is not were close to cable. Audio was good, but so were all the others. I took this one back, but I kept a GE.
this camera was baught as a gift for my 15 yr old daughter as a starter camera . what a joke. it says it is compatible with windows xp sure after u buy it and try to download it then tell me how compatible it is. IT DOESNT WORK!! serious waste or money even a kids camera cause after u buy it you cannot do anything with it except look at it sit there. think about purchasing such a camera. and i dont rate 1 star either i tried to put no star made me put 1 of 5...
It works very well as am fm transmitter, but the title is misleading- it does not charge the this years newest ipods. if i had known that i would not have purchased this particular product.
Transfer rates were around 1Mb per second - too slow for good video playback. I don't understand why SanDisk would offer a slow 16 bit PCMCIA (Type I) card that you could never take advantage of Ultra or Extreme compact flash memory? If you want to transfer large files to or from compact flash memory, purchase the 32 bit PCMCIA (Type II) adapter made by Viking InterWorks. With the Viking adapter, a 6 GB of iTunes folder was moved in about 5 minutes (~20Mb/sec)) to a 16Gb Extreme III compact flash card.
I bought this product based on all those positive reviews. Alrhough it was quite easy to setup,the wireless signal droped every 10min. Call the customer service several times, one customer rep was unprofessional and she put me on hold for several times. However instead of fixing it, it completely broke, and the rep messed up with my firewall and I couldn't even use the old one.I called customer service again for help, but I was told the old one was out of warranty and they wanted me to pay 28bucks for troubleshoot. Thats ridiculus ! Although I managed to make them troubleshoot for free,but they did not able to get me connected online. Overall had a unpleasant experience. Thank to amazons return policy and I get it refunded. I think I'm sooo done with linksys product.
I was dissappointed with the performance of this lens when paired with my Canon T2i. I found most of my images to be soft through all focal lengths, even when stopped down to f/8 or higher. I returned this lens and purchased the Tamron 70-300mm with Vibration Compensation and I am much happier with its performance. My advice would be to spend the extra money if you intend to shoot past the 70mm focal length with this lens and get the other Tammy.
Do not buy this radio. My radio quit working 2 weeks after I got it. I threw away the package and paper work and couldn't return it. This item can't really be rated because it quit after 2 weeks.
I owned a previous version of the iTrip that I really enjoyed. I expected higher quality, volume-adjustable sound. I expected to be able to tune it to any station that my car plays.Instead, I have to crank my car radio all the way up to 90%, and can only use it in rural areas where there's not a lot of radio traffic.For whatever reason, Griffin decided not to include 87.~ range on this device - that's the only spot in my area that doesn't have traffic.I basically bought a $40 car charger.
It is a nice tiny product but with little usage. If you do not mind about the brand name, you could find a more reasonable price from the Chinese made items. And besides you do not use this wireless so often, why pay more.
For all you consumers out there, I bought a Pentax FAJ 70-300, to see if it was as good as some of the reviews. This lens got a sort of mixed rap, but, it takes much better pictures with my k10d than the Sigma. The Sigma manual focus was tight in spots as it articulated, but it seemed to function properly.I set up my tripod, mounted the camera and took pictures with just changing lenses, than going to my computer to 'see' if the Pentax was indeed just a cheap film lens, not digital dedicated, with no redeeming money advantage. Wrong. Although, the Sigma lens arrived in a box that was big enough to let the lens box bounce around with absolutely nothing for packing, it may have been damaged in shipment. So maybe the lens is OK, and it was damaged in shipment or???? The FA turned out much clearer and sharper than the Sigma in a fair test, but maybe the Sigma was damaged. If it was not damaged, it sure was not worth the money. I did not want to spend the money to check this inexpensive lens for optics and the electrics of the motor. I took manually focused, and automatic. I found the Sigma wanting. I try to spend my money where it goes the furthest.
dont buy this piece of junk its so bad when i play my games my the w button dosent work some times to move foward and i have to press it really hard the mouse it nice and all and i like the online and media buttons but is not goo for gaming i had a logtech mx 700 elite due and that was great and i really like that but the mouse broke so i had to throw it out well all and all this is a bad keyboard cant belive i wasted my money and it not very durable, so if u get angry when u play games dont get it because i baged on it and the flip up thing broke and now i have to return it and get a new one
Don't buy this fake replacement battery. The package says it is for the iPod mini, but it's about twice the size of the original.
I read all of the reviews of the Lexmark X83 printer and, despite a couple of negative reviews regarding installation, I forged ahead anyway to purchase the Lexmark X83. I should have heeded those warnings. Installation seemed like a breeze until I attempted to print. I repeatedly received a message &quot;unable to communicate with printer.&quot; I tried to troubleshoot on my own, uninstalling and reinstalling the program, but to no avail. After 45 minutes on hold to Lexmark, I communicated my problem to the technician who, 35 minutes later, could not resolve the problem. I then E-mailed Lexmark with the symptoms of my problem and the ensuing message provided little help. I have unsuccessfully spent about 6 hours trying to get the Lexmark X83 to work properly and have decided to return it to the point of purchase. I have had two HPs and never had any problems with either. I plan to upgrade with another HP. Anytime one has to &quot;fight&quot; to initially get something to work indicates the product/company is inferior. I should have listened to those bad reviews in the first place.
Pretty good interconnects, definitely better than out-of-the-box cables.Changed to a pair of Ecosse Composer ... Cleaned up the sound considerably, especially the booming bass. If you like big bass - use the AR i/c.The interconnect cables make a BIG difference in your system. It's a good place to spend some extra money. Besides, it's fun and easy to experiment with different brands.
I've ordered this twice, and both times, i received the top portion of these headphones with an absurdly chunky and obtrusive mini jack extension cable. I love these headphones to death, but to ship this monstrosity instead of the displayed item is just a cruel joke
First wireless router that I've ever had that just doesn't work. Constant errors, and disconnects....very unstable. In the business environment I use this in, it is totally unacceptable. Went back to my old router which doesn't have the range I'd like, but it's stable.
Does not charge Ipod at all!! Does not go with the Pioneer 5100DVD that Amazon has it paired with. Be careful!
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.
I purchased this because my Original one would no longer charge the Batteries on my Dell Inspiron 9100. This will be my 2nd review since I now have had this for quite some time.Word of Warning: This Adapter gets VERY HOT under full load (Using the laptop while you charge the battery). After about 2-3 weeks, one of the capacitors inside it, a "Chang 2200uf 25v" exploded & left its Juices all over the insides this adapter, & the other 2 caps (same type) looked all ready to pop as well. I replaced all 3 them with Rubycon caps & Drilled some vent holes in the plastic housing to let it vent a bit. If there was ever a AC Adapter that needed venting holes & a Fan inside it, it would be this one.Final Conclusions:1: Only buy this as a emergency spare to hold you off while you buy a real one!2: Do not use your Laptop while Charging the Batteries at the same time. Wait until your batteries are charged fully before running your Lap Top, or it will overheat & die!!NOTE: The following is dangerous & should NOT be tried if you do not know what your doing!I was able to use this Adapter under full load by opening it & aiming a small fan at it to keep it cool, then it ran perfectly! If only I could find a small 20v Fan, I'd add it myself.
I installed three of these in my house to replace a problematic wireless network. Using the wireless network, the two remote computers computers had download speeds of 1,742kbps and 1,231kbps, respectively. After disabling the wireless network and installing the xe104's, the speeds dropped to 432kbps and 172kbps, respectively.After a 16 minute wait on hold, Netgear technical support told me that 85Mbps was "best case" and that my results were "normal."For those of you at Netgear, I need to point out that 432kbps is less than 85Mbps by a factor of 200.Not to worry though, after one day of use, they simply stopped working altogether so I am sending them all back.
And of course, I waited so long to test it that it's too late to send it back. What a waste.(FYI: I was attempting to use it with a Nikon D60.)
Just bought this unit.Ten minutes into use the unit displayed a message &quot;overload&quot; on the front led. unit is cooked.
I just recently bought this microphone and I just wanted to point out that if you use a 64-bit version of Windows 7, there is NO noise cancellation. It basically amplifies every noise in the room. From what I have read it works on 32-bit Windows 7 just fine, but the 64-bit version messes it up.
WXP crashed after installation...hardly ever restored computer when removed that card....
The first unit I bought went dead after two days. Amazon handled the problem fast and replaced it with a new one. Unfortunately it went dead again after two weeks. It unfortunate because is a helpful tool. We are considering giving Garmin one more chance.
I bought these CD-R's because I had bought Verbatims before and they worked, and plus, damn did these CD's look cool! I picked up this very 10-pack and got right to burning.Well, there goes about 5 of my 8 dollars down the tubes.Out of 10 CD's, only four worked (the gold ones tended to work, while the silver ones did not). One of the CD's I burned was for my uncle, so out of 10 of these things, I got three CD's out of them. Whoop whoop whoop.I really wanted to like these, because they DO look cool (hence the two-star rating), but the fact is that they are defective, and I do not recommend for anything but cool-looking coasters. Stick to regular brands such as Maxell, Fujifilm, et cetera.On the other hand, if burning an Ashleeeeeee Simpson CD, make sure to use one of these, on the off chance it may not work.
I used to recommend Dell to friends and family because I always had good luck with them, until I bought the 4600....Yep, same as everyone else, after 18 months it was dead as a door nail. I replaced the power supply but that didn't fix it. Seems I'm one of the "lucky" ones that lost the motherboard too.I called Dell and they won't admit to anything being out of the ordinary of course, they also told me they are out of stock on 4600 motherboards. Surprise, Surprise!!! I wonder why?They were supposed to call me back... still... holding... my breath...
After around 3 years of use, the lens starts failing to capture pictures with "Err 01". This seems to be a very common problem. Search the internet for details. I have burnt my hands :-(
Will not charge an iPhone 3G. Get the good old, "not a supported device". Modulates, but I'm unsure if I'm draining my battery when using it. Definately does not charge.
I have tried and tried to get this working with no luck. The computer will not recognize the drive - I have downloaded the instructions and followed them to the letter - it was easy enough to replace the drive that was in there - getting it to function is another story!! I know it is connected because the drawer opens and closes - but no drive shows up - even though the original had been in the same slot.
I think it is misleading for Amazon to categorize this under compressed and canned air as it is neither but rather a product more similar to pledge and its used to wipe down your surfaces rather than clean your electronics. Be warned
THe quality of the fabric is very good, if not excellent, but we are not thrilled with the pattern and color. It is not easy to select the background separate from the subject matter, which was important to us. A more solid background might be better.
I owned this unit for about a year. It worked fine for awhile but then the clock became fast. Within 2-3 weeks of setting the clock, it would become 10-15 minutes fast. This meant all of my recordings would start and end early, and I would miss the end of shows. Every other electronic clock in my house--from the microwave to a cheap radio alarm clock--keeps better time than this thing. This should be obvious, but I guess no one told Philips: When you build a recording device, it's critical that the clock be accurate.
The drive came unformatted and unaccessable. The OS (XP) read that it was there but it was completely useless. Very similar to many others around the web that have purchased this product before.
This product did not work for my win. 7 operating system, I took a chance seeing how it seemed to work for some people. With around half saying it works for their win. 7 and half saying it doesn't, the bottom line is it might work, it might not...why waste the time gambling, just get something else! This product is really old, hence the accumulations of positive reviews and if you look, most of the top rated ones are from before win. 7 came out, never meant to be compatible with the system. DON'T PURCHASE!
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.
I got this a the CVS drug store years ago for a cheaper price than advertised here. There are 4 broadcast FM stations to select on the transmitter (88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7). When traveling long distances between Maryland, DC, and VA I have to switch around to a clear and unused broadcast station. This is vexing.
I would not recommend Ceiva to anyone. We purchased 5 Ceiva's for our close family. The idea is fine, but when you have to navigate the web site or deal with Customer Service, this product is the worst. I have spent over 10 hours trying to get my mother hooked up to Ceiva's web site with the right account information, that Ceiva refuses to fix. Don't get this product unless you want to be totally frustrated for a huge fee of $230.
I just received my music center today and I am very disappointed. The CD drawer won't open at all so I can't put in any CDs. At a minimum, I will have to send it back under warrany. To me, that is probably not the biggest issue (stuff happens...).What concerns me is the fact that, after several hours with the unit, I am still not clear if I can transfer files directly from my PC to the MC-1 with the features they have today. Their website says you can transfer files using home phone line networking (HPNA), and their documentation gives very thin information about how to physically connect the unit to HPNA, but gives NO information about transferring files. In fact, ominously it says &quot;*as features are added* you will be able to transfer...files from your PC to you [sic] iPAQ Music Center via Home PNA&quot; If it is a future feature, Compaq should be more clear on their website; if it is a current feature, they should have at least something about it in the documentation...do I need any software on my PC to do the download?...is there a specific process?.. (there isn't any software shipped with the unit, so there is no &quot;read-me&quot; to consult for updates...)So, what I am left with is a unit that doesn't permit me to load files from CD, nor from my PC where my existing library resides. Basically no good. I did call support and they were polite but clearly were not familiar with the product yet (it took 15min of conversation and time with me on hold while he confirmed that the &quot;Eject&quot; button should, in fact, open the CD drawer, for instance.)Other comments: the set-up process is somewhat like a TiVo although I found the TiVo user-interface and usability to be far superior. Typing in letters and numbers for the TiVo is much easier and navigating screens much less tedious than on the MC-1. The construction quality seems adequate although the remote seems just a bit flimsy and the button layout is, again, a bit tedious. Sound quality on the few MP3's that were preloaded seemed to be pretty good, although I didn't listen with headphones or to any familiar songs.I'm sure Compaq will get it right, and the concept is right-on as long as I can easily transfer files between my PC and the MC-1, but I'm sending mine back until they get some of the bugs worked out. I just want it to work.
My wife bought me this printer several years ago, supposedly to replace our aging HP, but it has been nothing but trouble since it came out of the box. It sucks down rather expensive ink catridges at impressive speeds, so I am loathe to use it, prefering instead to do everyday printing with the HP it was supposed to replace. The cartridges are not only expensive, but I've been told by the various office stores that they are not refillable, and indeed, I've never been able to track down a refilling kit for it. Worse still, when I pull out the 'empty' cartridge to replace it, there is about a quarter of the ink still remaining, plainly visible, sloshing around at the bottom of the cartridge. Wait... It gets worse. If the printer decides that any one of the ink cartrides is empty, it will do absolutely nothing until the ink is replaced (the exception appears to be sending faxes, though I have had no success with any other function during an ink crisis). One fix I have found for this is to 'trick' the printer into using the rest of the ink by propping it up at an angle so the ink sensor sees there is still ink in the cartridge.Of late, one of my ink heads (yellow) has become clogged. The self-cleaning function on the printer is unable to clear it, and there seems to be little support online regarding what to do if this happens.To be fair, when the printer is working, the images are great. It has handy slots for several types of data cards, the scanner is decently fast. The answering machine is difficult to use, as it will not let you skip around in your messages and delete the ones you don't want, unless you listen to all messages in order. Also, you cannot--I am not making this up--work with messages at all during an ink crisis (I've often wondered if it is just my machine, but talking with others that have owned one, this seems to be normal).My advice to anyone contemplating purchasing this POS, DON'T. Save up a little more and get something better--anything at all will do, as long as it doesn't have the Brother name stamped on it.
I bought this TV from CompUSA in November. It died in December. CompUSA said too bad, I had to go thru manufacture. They gave me a number that was disconected. I finally got in touch the Manufacture. They said I had to give them a credit card in case I did not return the old TV. They said the card would only be charged if the tv was not returned. My wife found that they had charged our credit card $1800 even though the TV had not been sent out yet. Most companies at least facilitate customers with problems. CompUSA never returned any of the ten phone messages that I left. This included the Regional Manager and the Store Manager.
The DVD player is horrible with getting stuck on DVDs and CDs when trying to view movies or pictures. Unless the CD is nearly new, it seems to get stuck. The pass through connection for coax leaves a horrible image. I am dissapointed and would never buy this!
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 bought this mouse to go with my new macbook. I set it up, followed all the directions, and nothing. It wouldnt connect. Returned it.
I agree with Jimmy.This is my second DMC-FZ5 since I returned the first one after Panasonic told me the stablizer wasn't working.Well I guess it doesn't work on this one either. I had a 4 mp Kodak for 3 years and was very happy with it until I dropped it and it was beyond repair.I have done every thing in my power to like this camera.When I went back to Circuit City to get the new one, I took it right out of the box to take pictures in the store. Again they were blurry so a sales person came over to play with it and had other employees stand to have there picture taken. If they stayed still the photo's where fine but, if they moved they were blurry. When I say moved I don't mean jumping jacks. All the salesman could say was "it's a good camera".I have noticed that if you pop up the flash all the photos are good, but this is not how it's supposed to work. When I finally get a good shot I can say it's a great shot and I'm very impressed but, I need a camera that I can depend on to take good shots all the time. PCMag also didn't give it a good review. I wish that I had checked there first.I guess now I have to pay a restocking fee and have a 1gb memory card of no use to me now hanging around in a draw.I would not reccomend this camera to anyone.Kathleen
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 !
I bought this camera a while ago mostly because I heard it was decent for recording video. What I found was that the video picture is fine but the audio has major noise problems. The microphone has so much noise that it is basically worthless as a video recorder. I didn't expect anything fantastic, but I have a fairly old/cheap casio exilim that records much better audio. The camera takes decent still shots but don't plan on recording any kind of audio. If I knew how bad the audio was I would not have purchased this camera.
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.
We have had our GPS for 3 years and actually used it on few occasions which is why we were surprised when we took it out the last time that it won't function. It errors when loading / starting up. I have talked with Garmin who had me reload the Firmware (3 times) and change the batteries (twice) but it still won't function. They say it passes its own internal diagnostics but it won't work. For the price we paid with as little use as it has gotten and the price we paid for all of the maps I highly suggest you look for another MFG of GPS's!
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.
I'll begin by saying up front "It's not an iPod" and leave it at that. I won't go on about how many features should have been like an iPod... it's a Zune. Now, considering this thing fresh and without prejudice... The Device itself is good, as good as the Zen or Lyra, but the software support is absolutely hideous.Viewed as a "system" (both hardware and software) it significantly misses the mark. I agree with others, I *wanted* to like this thing, but can't get past the extremely limited software interface. You *cannot edit tags*, such as adding your own artwork to each track. The software natively rips CD's into DRM .wma files. It adds tags to my .mp3 music - tags that could be used to identify my home computer, for what purpose? To make MP3 collection more traceable I suppose. Did I ask it to do that?The documentation is sparse. This is not because it's 'so simple to use' that you won't need documentation. It is fairly simple to download the software, install, and start using. It'll scan your music, pictures, and videos and want to add them to it's "music library". Oh yeah, it'll also want to make itself the *default* music player of your mp3's. It'll create this rather confusing and difficult to sort/navigate matrix of album cover thumbnails. It'll download and write tags into your existing MP3 files as to how to *purchase* these very tracks from the Microsoft Marketplace. Hum... let's see... how to buy my own music? Wow! Thanks Microsoft!Overall, this thing tries to be an iPod and fails miserably. Yes, the screen is bigger and brighter. But No, the navigation is clunky - no scroll wheel. The lack of MP3 Tag modifications makes sorting of anything more than a few dozen albums a complete nightmare. Yes, the FM feature is really nice. I'll be using it when I can't find my own music on the Zune. Yes, having it communicate with the XBOX360 is cool. No, it won't bluetooth or communicate with a non-Microsoft product.Where it not for the tens of millions in research and development by Microsoft to create the 'iPod killer', I would think this product were just a bad joke. But it is not. An amateurish attempt - without consideration of what is happening in the world of digital music. We spent the $180, got the Zune and the 2nd MP3 player of the house, and discover it's just not worth it. Next time around, I'll live with the slightly smaller screen and get another iPod.
I bought this clock a little over a month ago and it worked great for the first couple of weeks and then it started to screw up my iPod. Now my iPod will only sometimes play the music on it otherwise it will just go to the playlist and freeze. This didn't happen until I bought the iWake and now I have a useless clock radio and a broken iPod. If you do buy this clock radio make sure you get the warranty so you can at least get a new one or your money back (I threw away my receipt because I assumed it worked).
It's a well kept secret that store clerks and most Apple tech support people don't know that I will now reveal. No matter how much you'd like to improve the tinny, shallow sound that the Shuffle produces, you can't. Spend all the time you'd like on iTunes to set the EQ, it won't do you any good. Of course, I had to work my way up the complaint ladder and roughly 4 phone calls to Tech "Support" - their word for it; not mine - before I found someone who said, "Oh, you can't do that on the Shuffle." I'll tell you what - save yourself some medication and buy a Panasonic Shockwave CD player instead. It plays MP3 files, costs about the same as the Shuffle and the sound - WOW! NO comparison.
This cartridge makes my HP print out a test page every time I turn on the printer. Tried my other spare cartridges and verified its not a problem with the printer. What can I say, it's a garbage cartridge.Print quality is fine.
Works great and transfers well. I am using it for to connect to my JVC GRD-73US to my laptop. Nevertheless, the one I received was not 2 meters. It was very short. Just a little warning for those who need it to be 2 meters. (It was more like 2 feet, not 2 meters!)
I purchased this headphone to use with my MP3 player. Normally I use it indoors. The sound is OK, maybe a little bassy (subjective).Pros.The 90 degree plug.Cons.The metal head band allows the headphone to slide around on your hair. It's design allows the two bands to slide inside of each other, thus grabing and pulling your hair. I need all I have. The ear pieces have a very difficult design to adjust the tightness of the set to your ears. Once you take them off, you have to reset them back to you favorite setting.I also have a problem with the wires that run from the ear pieces to the "Y". Mine are getting stiff and brittle. I emailed Koss to see if this was a problem, but all they said was, send them back, we will check them. They are quaranteed. I am handicapped and cannot go to the Post Office as often as I want. These are less than a year old. Plus the extra cost to mail them. Also not to have them to listen to my MP3 player when I am confined to bed, is inconvenient.I would not buy another set from Koss.
This screen with the 505 is absolutly terrible. I can not look past the grid lines to even see the pixels. I get dizzy. Stay with the monochrome and you will not regret it. I am returning mine tomorrow for a Vx!The pictures on this web site does not show how bad the screen is.
The gps i purchased was nothing like the condition described by the seller. Gps was not in good condition. It would not hold a charge for more than a half hour and would heat up so much I thought it would melt. So buyer beware products not like described.
Connecting a Bluetooth product to your home pc is a waste of time, an extensive search did not turn up any good drivers for Bluetooth for either WIN XP or WIN7 64. I bought this to use with Motorola Bluetooth headphones, I did get it to work but not reliably, every time I connected it would take at least 1/2hr, not worth the trouble, just get something with a cord. Conclusion: Bluetooth does not work on items that do not have built in Bluetooth.
Ordered this to replace a lost remote for my Sharp LCD TV, but after entering the code for SHARP and checking the functions, most of them are not working, I can turn the TV on and off and change input and chanels but cannot access the menu. Cannot use the learning feature since I lost the origal remote. I tried on an LG TV and the menu works so it must be linked to the brand
The new computer we bought to replace an 8 year old model did not come with a serial port. According to the Keyspan website the USA-19HS will support the Wacom Intuos 2 serial graphics tablet. Unfortunately this does not seem to be the case. The Keyspan adapter does work with our Garmin GPS 76, but when the Intuos 2 is plugged in it is not recognized. Did contact Keyspan technical support, but even though the website promises a reply within 72 hours we never got one.
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.
Regardless of what the vendor says, you absolutely cannot zip this bag shut with the G4 iBook in it. I got a refund, but still ate shipping both ways.
I was using this for karaoke software and it burnt out.Don't use this drive or even think about buying it.
Really what was palm thinking.....I have long been a user of the Palm V. I had such great hopes for this new Palm, but I really think Palm missed the boat.The colour is a joke. The coulour in the Palm III colour is much better. You have to hold this device in bright light to even see the colour. It is also so grainy that the photo it comes with looks horrible.Another area that I am really disappointed in was the display size. It has not changed. 160 * 160 has its problem especially if you are trying to read long contracts or Asian languages. In the ever growing market of hand helds this is just no longer competitive, just look at the new colour Sony Clie 320 x 320 pixels.I also feel that the memory expansion slot is a joke. They removed the second slot. The second slot even still appears on there website. Without the second slot the long awaited MP3 player option becomes a joke. Since where are you going to store your media if the first slot has the software.The only plus is that it is still small and would fit in my LV case.Bottom line I am keeping my Palm V and waiting for the Sony Colour Clie. Hope Palm gets its act together. It is hard for me to say this since I love my Palm V so much.
Sending the 2nd one back with same defect as first unit received. Works fine for first 30 minutes, then constantly shuts-off every 5 minutes or so. You have to repeatedly turn it back on.If it worked it would be a great little unit for travel ... perfect size, decent sound (for its small size), and reasonably priced. Sorry it's a dud.
It's credentials make it seem like the perfect all-in-one,but it's real world capabilities will leave you frustrated. Lots of troubles getting it to perform properly. I am not very tech-savvy so I had our IT guy set it up and troubleshoot it and by the third call to him in one week, he said, "get rid of it," so I did. Thank goodness Amazon has such a terrific return policy. I'd be sooooo angry if I had to keep this dog.
I am not satisfied with this toy in any way. It looks cheap, it doesn't show the playing song, there is no way of knowing what song is next.The sound is low. It is very expensive considering what you've got and 512Mb is way too little for the price. I purchase a 2gb minisd memory and the mp3 player won't work if the memory is inserted, so there is no way of using more than 512mb. I only purchased it because my daugther wanted so badly to use all the features on the barbie site but I don't think is worth the price.
Today's date is Jun 7, 2006 but I will pretend I am writing this review in Jun 2007. If you read the reviews of any epson printer product made in the past 4 years you will know that they clog, so as I am writting this review in 2007 my once well rounded epson cx7200 inks heads have clogged. I am out of the warranty period. I cannot find a 800 number for epson. They have told me that I need to run a head cleaning, so I go out and buy some inks for 60 dollars, then I run the cleaning and still nothing happens, the printer still prints out blank pages. They say to run it again and again which I do. They have told me I need to purchase a new one (they offer me a discount off 10 dollars of their latest one) or have this one repaired. PEOPLE..... DO NOT BUY EPSON PRINTERS learn your lesson!
I bought this printer to replace an HP printer for speed and functionality. That was a big mistake. I cannot scan a document into a .jpg file without going through additional software. That takes a lot of time when you do it 10 times a day. The printer will not print in color on some of my Excel spreadsheets. The HP printer worked well on those spreadsheets. It will not print multiple copies of a document. It will not print a document in reverse order. This is a problem if you are printing a document with many pages. The controlling software that comes with the printer says that it has all of these features but the features don't work.Then we get into the technical support issue. I have spent hours on the phone and online chat with technical support. The first thing I noticed about technical support is that they DO NOT pay attention to what you are saying. If you tell them you have a problem, they continue their own way regardless of what you say. It is very obvious that the technical support persons are speaking English as a second language. Some, that I have spoken to, do not handle English very well, either speaking or comprehending. It is understandable that they immediately assume that you know nothing about how to operate the printer or the software but a person that is working with other persons will listen to the conversation and modify his/her approach accordingly. They do not listen or modify.
This product is not the Pentax AC adapter for a Pentax Optio 330 or Pentax 430. It is 9 volts. The Optios require 4.5 volts.
It seems this company has jacked up the prices on all their products. The iPal used to cost $130 but now it's $199? That's insane. If you look at their other stuff everything is $50-$100 more than they were last year. How do they justify these huge price hikes? I bought the Tivoli Model Two radio from Amazon last year for $160 and now it's $300. Shame on you Tivoli.
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!!
This is the worst USB flash device I have ever used. I was concerned about the quality of PNY products to begin with, but after using this drive I will stay away from any other products they manufacture. I have already had 1 fail on me when the usb attach part broke off after 2 weeks, and then another that, for me, was not machine washable. I would not recommend this product to my worst enemy. Caveat Emptor.
The only thing good about any skullcandy's are that they look cool. If you are looking for an awesome music experience, buy from another brand. If you are just looking for overrated/priced pieces of junk, stick with skullcandy.
I was about to buy my third cord in 4 years but I decided to check the reviews of this product. I am not buying another one. It is too expensive. I don't have an extra 80 to be buying this product again so I'm buying one from MacWizards that is much cheaper and has better reviews. I love Apple products and I think I will always be a Apple fan, but this charger does not meet Apple standards. I am very disappointed.
After ripping CDs for 6 hours Zume software deleted about half of my files from the Zume AND my hard disk and didn't even put the deleted files in the recycle bin. After spending a couple of hours trying to figure out how the poorly documented Zune PC software works (I have provided you with almost as much documentation as Microsoft does and I haven't really documented anything), I began ripping CDs. I moved about 1.5 GBs to the Zune and all went ok. I ripped another 2 GB and moved the music to the Zune. When I looked at the Zune, I was missing about half of the first load and over half of the second load. I figured I would just reload the missing files, but they were missing from the PC hard disk also. I tried more down loads, reloaded the software and nothing improved. It seems about a third of the time some files get deleted. There doesn't seem to be any pattern as to which files get deleted. The hardware is BEAUTIFUL and the graphics are second to none, but the software is about as bad as I have seen and I have been this business for 40 years. I got my first RCA MP3 player 10 years ago so I am no spring chicken. Wait for the next release. My mistake was buying ANY thing on the first release.
First off, my Lite-on DVD-RW wouldn't even recognize the cds. My old Verbatim 32x CD-RW will burn without errors, but when I play the mp3 cds in my cd player, many songs skip like crazy. Bad media, dont waste your time with these.
This product is fair. It does function as described however it is not sturdy at all. As it plugs into the usb port, it is subject to being bumped easily. The exterior is made of plastic and the seams on the side are not attached solidly meaning when it's bumped they separate. Once this has happeded, the connection becomes weak and rapidly deteriorates. For us, they are impractical as it was used on a laptop that is often relocated. Had to purchase a different adapter that was a little more expensive but much better made.
I got this camera as a bithday gift. I just realived that the AF doesn't work (shutter won't work with AF). It did make really good pictures for a while. I only made about only 500 pictures on it. I will buy a digital next.
This product is complete junk. Not true 8 gauge wire. I'm done with this crap. When I got this kit 2 days later me and my uncle was switching out amps and the effin RCA jack broke off in the amp but good thing it was the Chanel that was no good this product is complete junk and my fuse blew within a month and went and got a old one and worked just fine I wouldn't recommend this product for anything you'd be better off getting nothing with this effin wiring kit my surround sound wire was thicker than this crap and it was 22 gauge and it was thicker than this piece of garbage I mean this product sucks balls!!!! People read these reviews before purchasing such a product like this piece of ****
I'm in a quandary about how I should rate this. I have given it one star simply because there is nothing lower. I received it in October, and it never did anything but give us a blank blue screen with random bits of audio floating in now and then. I emailed SamsungMall (the seller) repeatedly, hoping to get some customer support; no one answered. In November I rated the seller--it was a bad rating, with warnings to buyers that all was not right with SamsungMall.This flaming did the trick, and I received two solicitous emails from customer support and the seller himself, who explained that their server had been down and so had lost their email. It seemed like a decent enough excuse; they were finally paying attention to me, offering a refund and a gift if I would just remove the bad rating and warning. So I did. I figured it wouldn't hurt to be kind.I also received free return shipping, which I utilized within three days. The unit was packed even more carefully than when I received it, all the necessary paperwork was on and in it, and I handed it to our letter carrier, a gentleman I have known and trusted for years. HOWEVER... that was weeks ago, and I have neither received a refund nor acknowledgement of the return.I am sick of this company's ineptitude. All I want is to get my money back and NEVER buy anything from SamsungMall EVER AGAIN!!!
This chip didn't work peroid. I have a 2008 late version of I-mac and this chip wouldn't work at all.
Don't know others experience with this product, but my roommate and I both bought the same itrip from Griffin. He has a nano, I have 3rd Gen itouch, neither will charge through the itrip. Also I live in a fairly rural area and the sound from this product is quite scratchy. If you like the sound of old scratchy vinyl and don't want to charge your ipod buy this product.
NX pro sucks for its very bad designed clip, because which it cannot be placed anywhere firmly. I tried to put it on my laptop, desk, window, etc.. and find nowhere good for it.i am wondering if i can return this item to amazon or not.NERVER buy this.
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!
Though this item looks like the best of both worlds, don't believe it! The first one I got worked well for about two weeks and than the DVDs starting freezing up 2/3 to 3/4s of the way through. I got another one and on the second one the VCR sounded incredibly loud. It was fine the first week. When I called the company, they said it was probably a loose something or worn belt, in a week?! Well I am done with them now and waiting for Samsung's new combo product, the DVD-V1000 to come out before I try again. Maybe I just have had bad luck, but for me twice is once too often to get a defective item.
I should have stuck with what I know works, bought it took it all the way to australia just to find out that it makes everything VERY VERY dark and leaves wierd streaks on your images1!!!
I'm an engineering professor. I often scan written work and post as PDF's. I bought this machine mainly for the sheet feed scanner, and secondarily for the ability to print the occasional small color document.It has been a big disappointment. The color printing is OK, but not great, and the ink has a tendency to smear. The plastic contraptions that hold and feed paper are flimsy. The entire design shouts "cheap!" The accompanying software is mind-boggling overkill. It took nearly an hour to install it all, and it constantly nags for updates and tries to interfere with everything I do. The software for this printer is the single item that takes the longest to initialize whenever I need to reboot the computer.The first time I used the sheet-feed scanner I nearly jumped out of my skin at the noise it made. It sounded like it was grinding itself to bits. People actually came into my office from out in the hallway to see what was making the noise. Turns out it's not broken - that's "normal." I could probably live with that, except that the sheet feeder is so unrealiable that I can't give it a document and leave it unattended. It almost always feeds multiple sheets stuck together, so I have to rescan one or more pages.I'm tired of putting up with it; I'm getting rid of it and clearing off some desk space. Thankfully my department purchased a color laser printer and network sheet-feed scanner which are located near my office so I don't need this anymore.
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.
Product sent was not the same quality as advertised. Poor packing resulted in damaged equipment. Monitor was put in box without adequate insulation. Return was requested
Different item came and when I called back they did not have KVM switches at all. I was given a full refund.
Don't waste your money like I did!!! I plugged this thing in, I could hardly hear it out in the open( not in pillow). It sounded very tinny like an old transistor radio. The next thing I noticed is only one speaker worked. I decided to take this thing apart. To no supprise the wires were hair thin and the speakers were cheap junk. This is the worst product I ever bought from Amazon! If this is a deluxe model, is the regular version two paper cups and a string?
I tried the cheaper in ear noise cancelling Sony earphones and they broke in a very short amount of time. I figured the more expensive version would be more durable. I WAS WRONG. These broke in an even shorter amount of time - 2 weeks. $50 is a lot to spend on disposable headphones. I guess Sony makes all of their products disposable; portable CD-players, stereos, etc. Sony customer service also sucks. Pray you'll never have to deal with them. Better yet, just don't buy Sony and go with Shure. It is more but worth it because it will last. Buy from a company that doesn't believe in disposable products.
Though this fan looks incredible, it weighs about twice what any comparable fan does. The manual is incredibly inadequate and the instructions are insufficient for installation. The hardware provided is very different from any other fan that I have seen. I have installed and built hundreds of computers and accessories and after a half hour of trying to figure out this beast, I packaged it up and returned it to the store. Furthermore, It is too large to fit in most computer cases. After measuring this fan, I ralized that with luck, it may clear my case by 1/4 of an inch. Unless you are a professional computer tech, I highly discourage the purchase of this product.
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.
First, the good news. This radio is better than the $20 clock radio I bought a few years back. The bad news? I spent US$70 to purchase a digital PLL, Phase Loop Lock, radio which, while is a good concept, is heavily penalized by a puny thin-wired FM antenna that defeats the whole purpose of having a digital tuner which attempts to correct for distortions in FM broadcasting by correcting the signal phase error: well you get the idea. I have been able to partially improve reception by connecting my puny littl FM antenna wire to the screw of my nearest grounded outlet, and using my rented apartment's grounded wiring as a house-wide antenna. Not much of an improvement.The clock keeps poor time, and the voice commands are unreliable. My Brookstone PLL clock radio (another story) uses the broadband network to keep perfect time. My newest radio is a poorly engineered clock radio, which is overpriced for the reliability it pretends to represent. The only other good news is that it requires (not included) a 9-volt battery to preserve its settings. A very complicated manual to learn the basics.I have recently upgraded the rating to three stars, an OK rating. The snooze alarm is an 8-minute snooze, and the alarm function will stay on until you manually shut it off, by pressing the snooze bar 4 times until you hear a beep. The radio's familiarity is growing on me, but I bet the iPhone market will make this radio obsolete fairly soon. The voice commands still suck. Ultimately, your success with this product's radio reception depends heavily on where this radio is located, preferably up stairs.Update: 20 September 2011.I have since purchased an Aluratek AIRMM01F Internet clock radio that actually keeps the correct time. If you have Internet in your house, this radio can pick up over 11,000 radio stations around the world.So, here I am stuck with this old crappy radio. I'm too embarrrased to even sell it on Amazon. I'll look up my local Goodwill facility and see if they will take it.
Product is a Rev A, not produced since 2006. Current product is a Rev C that includes the latest Draft N spec. I returned the product.
....I purchased this hoping that it would make my life easier. Well it did just the opposite. The Logitech supplied drivers are simply a poor excuse for software. The reason I say this is because when you install the iTouch or MouseWare software, it overwrites your standard Microsoft PS/2 driver and disables other functions that are necessary for using a non-Logitech PS/2 device. What this means is that once you load this software, no other PS/2 devices other than Logitechs will work. I have a laptop when I undocked it, my built in mouse, PS/2 mouse port and keyboard were all shut down. The only way you can repair this is by having a highly skilled MCSE professional at your side to guide you through a 2 hour recovery. Logitech's support team tried to say that it wasn't their software that did this, download a driver update (didn't make a difference) or that I need to go through this complicated procedure and reload my computer with the windows software that originally came on my machine (Microsfot Knowledge Base Article 256233), therefore meaning that I had to reload all my drivers from when I first got the computer. I tried this on both Windows 2000 and XP and unistalling the SW doesn't make a difference. I was without my PC for days because of this. The keyboard and mouse will work fine if you do not install the drivers, but that takes away from the nice features the keyboard offers. .....
The KVM switch DKVM-2U does not work properly with my hardware as follows:Hardware: Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000Symptoms:1) From each five to ten words typed, around one key stroke is missed.2) Keyboard unexpectedly loses connection (requires unplug/replug or shift between machines to recover connection).3) Keyboard unexpectedly locks with a key strokeeeeeeeeeeeeeee oops like just happened here, and requires unplug/replug or shift between machines to recover connection.4) Function keys do not work (volume, mute, home, email, etc... all of them)Hardware: Microsoft Standard Wireless Optical MouseSymptoms: Completely non-operatinalHardware: Dell optical wired mouse M-UVDEL1Symptoms: Around 30% of mouse clicks are missedThe only working item is the video.Running WIN XP SP2 on both machines.I am dissatisfied and do not recommend the product. It is a pitty it doesn't work.
Payed for extended serevice plan and never got a thing in the mail letting me know the plan......
I have a new laptop with Vista. This company did not have a driver for Vista yet.
Lights on the surge protector came on for a few seconds, then I started smelling burning plastic with smoke. Lights went off. I'm sure there'll be no problem getting a replacement, Amazon are pretty awesome that way. But still kind of worrying. Makes me wonder the safety of the other belkin outlets I have around my apartment.
I read lots of positive reviews on these speakers and thought the price was great, so I ordered myself a pair. The sound quality is awful. I have to crank the speaker and PC volume all the way up in order to get a decent level of volume and there is a definite buzzing sound, almost like there is a piece of paper vibrating within the speaker. I would definitely recommend spending your money elsewhere... as with this product, you get what you pay for.
If you want to take pictures of flowers or other non moving objects, this camera could be just fine.However, the first and second shot delays are abysmal. In other words, unless the object you want to shoot is completely inanimate, forget about it. It is also horrid in low light.And the deal breaker: my charger broke shortly after I started using it. I determined that the camera was not good enough to look into fixing the problem.Yep it's a cheap camera but could be worth it to you to save up for something that will NOT take a few mediocre pictures and then not charge back up.
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.
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.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE AN iBOOK!! It slides in easily, but it is almost impossible to get out. I had to call their support line and they told me to apply pressure in the upper left corner (lower right corner if the lock is upside down). Even after doing that, it took me 10 minutes before I finally got it out. When I called, the guy asked me if I had an ibook before anything else. He then told me that they are tight in the ibooks and people have trouble getting them out. It is not worth the struggle if you have an ibook. I highly do not recommend this product for apple ibooks.
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.
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again!
It's great having a wireless router/modem combination. This particular model, however, crashes when attempting to download large torrent files wirelessly. If you plan on downloading such files, get a different system. Linksys appears to be aware of the problem, but does not have any solutions.If you plug in to the router directly, the problem is resolved. This issue is repeatable. Don't buy this modem if you ever plan on downloading torrents.[...].
This cheep plastic camera is not worth the effort to produce. The tiny photos are grainy and hard to make out. Don't waste your money on it. I ended up trashing it because it's useless.
I bought these in March and they have worked well until last week, when one earbud stopped emitting most of the sound. I suspect it is the flimsy cord, although I do not recall any sudden jerks and I certainly haven't abused them. I agree that the cord is too short and the extension too long and they would have done better to make a longer cord without extension. I bought previously a pair of Sony's noise cancelling earbud phones (very expensive) which have worked fine, but I wanted something a little less cumbersome for everyday use. The difference in the gauge of the cord is phenomenal, as the noise cancelling phones have a much thicker cord. Sony would do well to put the same gauge cord on these phones, but I guess they are trying for repeat business when these break down and attempting to save cost on manufacture. Not for me, too expensive to buy these every 5 months.
This item came in 'broken' and again it was not ready for use as it had no storage capability. I tried using my own micro SD card on it but it just would not work. It was not worth the money and shipping cost i paid for it!
I bought Sony MDR-EX71SL. I used it for two months. One day, the left earbud no sound. I though maybe I had borken it when I put it in my pocket.Then, I bough my second earbud -- Sony MDR-EX51LP . It had the same problem when I used it after 2 weeks. Even worst, because I use the first one longer then the second one. What I said, sound quality is great, but the product quality isn't as good as you thing.
This product come with old version of firmware. Upgradeunsuccess. The technical support is very poor, lacking ofBasic knowledge.
In all fairness this player was defective. I did like the features and the size of this player, when it did work. However, the support is not good at all. There is no 800 number to call and all questions are answered by email. The process takes 24 hrs. If you don't receive a positive answer, you need to wait for another response, another 24 hrs. This is irritating. This player has a long way to go, but when the bugs are satifactorily corrected it will probably be very popular.CREATIVE produces a very good sound blaster.AMAZON,s return policy is terrific.
Although this AC adapter was supposed to work with my Fuji Finepix F10 camera, it did not. You can't fit a square plug into a round hole. The F10 has a round fitting for the proper adapter and this adapter had a rectangular plug. Had to send it back.
Loud Buzz right out of the box. I had the guy from EGL pack it up and return it right then and there. Too bad--I was really looking forward to owning this TV.If it looks too good to be true...
I get no sound out of that speaker now.
This is overpriced garbage, plain and simple.1) Fails miserably at its main function -- providing a wireless service. I bought this because I wanted RF vs infrared, to give increased range and also be less dependent on a line-of-sight operating position. Having used it for over a month I can say that the effective range is less than 6 feet. I literally have to get up off the couch and move toward the unit to get response. And if there is anything between me and the receiver forget it. A very old (>7 years) Logitech infrared keyboard I intended this to replace has a greater range. I've gone back to using that.2) It constantly loses connection. At least once every 2 days I have to fiddle with the batteries and the connect button on the receiver to reestablish a connection.Do not waste your money. You will be disappointed.
I had one of these for a couple years before it started randomly failing. I replaced it with an identical one from Tripp Lite, figuring that I was just unlucky. This new one lasted about 6 months before it started failing. The failures occur at random intervals a couple times a day. Obviously, not a happy situation.
i ordered four cartridges, two of which were defective and unuseable. The defective cartridges had very poor print quality and the colors were not vibrant. two of the cartridges were ok and worked well.
Before I bought this TV I had seen sparkilling video noise in a few showrooms are stores like Circuit City, Compusa, Bestbuy and otehr electronic stores. The noises are thin 1-4 mm long bright sparkle like video noise shown on the display. I had not seen this type of problem on any other brand or even on Samsungs. A store salesman told me that probably is due to bad connection on wires. But how come so many display of this model have this problem and others don't? But eventually i bought this model because of it rich color, appearance and cheap price. For the first few month I did not see the sparkling video noise on my unit. But after about 4-5 months they are showing. When i turned on the TV but not turn on the Set top box the sparkling noise are there at certain areas, especially on left half of the screen. Those cleaning procedure like white screen and patern cleaning may make those noise less but won't remove them. They would come back very quickly. When I watch HD programs those noise may not be visible. But it's apparent they become more and more visible now. This model must have internal big problem on this type of video noise. Listen, I am not talking about one unit, I have seen this problem on at least 8-10 units at various stores.
I have owned an S400 Canon and have been very happy until it recently died. So, I sent it to Canon for repair and decided to go ahead an upgrade to the latest/smallest version of the Canon compact camera.The size, feel, weight and video on this camera are incredible. I wouldn't want it any smaller and the video far exceeds the quality and duration of the S400. However, I had over a third of the photos come across as blurry and the image wasn't quite as clear as this camera's predecessor.I am not a pro photographer and use this strictly for fun/recreational use. I don't have the "serious" camera but only one everyday camera.I think Canon is close to a perfect product but needs more work.With the success of the S400 and S410 versus the number of negative comments against the SD300 (and quite a few positive), it is clear the Canon gave up a little too much to compress the footprint of this camera.
First, I need to say that I seldom write a review at Amazon.com mainly because I like to stay tranquil. Today, for the best interests of all the people, I decided to write a brief but very important review: Avoid this product.I found that there are not many 1TB NAS HDD at Amazon.com. I was suspicious at first since there were negative feedbacks. However, since I noticed 5 star feedbacks, criticizing negative reviews, as well, I was doubly suspicious. The strong tone of the good reviews sound convincing. So I decided to buy this -- and it was a wrong decision.1. Unstable firm ware and web interface. If you format this HDD, you will immediately notice that the Web interface cannot parse the disk information properly any longer. You can format only thru web interface. Note that this disk supports only XFS file system, which is not NTFS or FAT32. This means- You cannot use this HDD as a 'USB HDD' at all.- The USB connector provides an emulation of 'Ethernet over USB' feature.- Web interface is amazingly slow and unreliable.2. Slow speedI was fascinated by 7200RPM and 1Gbps feature of this product. It is regretful that you cannot experience this at all. I tried 30GB files copy from a computer to this HDD.- It takes, in the 21th century sense, for ever.- The copying tends to fail at every reason.3. Noisy hardwareThis is a subjective point. This HDD is more noisy than your recent laptops, but less noisy than your printer or desktop.Again, I am writing this review because I believe the consumers should not be cheated by the low price of this HDD.
The length of the 3.5mm audio cords are exactly 11" from the SVGA connectors. This is not what is pictured on the web site and is not enough to connect to either a 17" or 15" laptop if the VGA and audio out are on opposite sides. I will be returning this item and I would caution against buying it if your VGA/audio connections are not close together.
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 found this to be just a little to giving when using heavy lenses. Maybe lighter camera and lens would be better. Just did not feel secure to me.
This is a lovely and unique neck and wrist strap for a digital camera. The first time I used the neck strap to hold my almost-new digital camera was on a trip to Alaska in June, 2008. I was very pleased at the convenience and freedom which attaching my camera to the neck strap gave. The neck strap allowed my hands to be free to just pick up the camera and snap a picture. Unfortunately the use of this neck strap proved to be a very unsafe way to carry a camera! We were visiting the Laura Ingalls Wilder residence in Missouri where I had just taken a picture of the entrance. When I reached for my camera to take a picture of the home and grounds as we walked up to the house--to my amazement and disbelief, the neck strap was still intact but there was no camera!! I was not even aware that the small black portion of the neck strap had broke nor did I feel the camera drop to the ground. The camera's pink color blended into the gravel pathway which made it difficult to see and I stepped on the camera further damaging it beyond repair before I found it. End of an expensive camera!! This not only resulted in my inability to take more photographs of this beautiful, historic homeplace, but also necessitated the purchase of another digital camera or have no photographs of our trip. I would recommend anyone using the neck strap (which is a very convenient way to carry a camera) be very cautious. The neck strap itself did not break, it was the small black portion of the strap which goes through the camera. Perhaps the manufacturer should look into reinforcing the portion which attaches to the camera.
DOES NOT work with an HTC Excalibur...at least not with mine. It recognizes the 1gb version just fine, but not his one. The 4gb is recognizable by my computer, but not my phone, which is what i bought it for. i am disappointed.
Have had nothing but problems with the printer. It constant jams and the paper misfeeds every single time. Unless you want to manually feed each and every sheet then avoid this printer. Just terrible.
I cannot watch television without this randomly changing the channel every time the neighbors turn on their microwave. I followed every recommendation on the net to prevent interference to no avail. Avoid at all costs.
Disappointing - This camera case is good only as a dust cover for carrying the camera in something like a purse or backpack.For being an official Minolta product, this case appears very cheezy.Very thin [faux] suede / plastic material offers little protection.Small internal pocket has space for one or two compact flash cards.No room for batteries or anything else besides the actual camera.No carrying strap or belt loop.There are MUCH better cases out there.
The leather case is a snug fit for the Olympus IR500 camera. In fact, it is not possible to insert the camera fully; closing the flap so the velcro grabs is iffy. The IR500 is about as small as digital cameras get so it would seem this case is not practical for the majority of small cameras.
Bought this to replace a $10 battery operated transmitter I bought 8 years ago. The older transmitter works well to about 25 feet. I just wanted to be able to use an AC adapter instead. Followed the included instructions. Range was about six inches. Volume wheel seemed to be rubbing against the edge of the casing. When I touched the wheel, I got horrible static. Oh well, back to the factory and back to using batteries.
Shipping was very fast, put the 4 AA batteries in, My Ipod Touch 3G was at about 90% discharged, plugged it in, Ipod Touch gave me a message that it is not a support accessory. Called Amazon, they quickly sent me a return label. Still searching for a good solution that uses disposable batteries that work with the IPod Touch 3G.If anyone knows of a good solution please comment. Thanks
My wife wanted an easy to use ink jet printer at our summer house in Tucson for printing photos and maps. So she bought an HP 6980 printer a couple years ago from a big box retailer. What an awful experience it has been once again to own an HP consumer product. This is the sad tale of a once great company.Ink cartridges for the HP printer are expensive and in our experience print only a couple hundred pages at most before the blinking LED demands you go out and boost HP's earnings statement by purchasing more expensive "razor blades" for the unit. If the color cartridge is empty, the unit refuses to print anything, even a purely black and white page. I strongly suspect this is by design and have read comments by other users online with similar experiences. Google; "HP6980 ink lights blinking broken spring". Due to a design flaw in the printer it will stop being able to use any ink cartridge because a super cheap manufacturing method breaks inside (a plastic tab holding a spring against the cartridge). Even thought this is a known design flaw, HP customers are told to pay for servicing the unit at an authorized repair site, at a cost far more than a new printer.Back-in-the-day HP lab instruments were of very high quality. I know, I used them for 30+ years designing digital electronics circuits. However, since CEO Carly ran the company into the ground in a short term campaign to boost the price of her vested stock options, the company has developed a reputation for pushing the cheapest and worst junk into the consumer marketplace. In my experience, their software drivers are the most bloated and buggy of the industry, and that is saying something. Thank goodness the lab instruments division was spun-off several years ago.READ the online postings of REAL HP printer customers, not the fake postings of the HP public relations department. It is a given that some customers genuinely have a good experience with the product. You have to ask yourself "Do I feel lucky?". Buyer beware. Very sad.
You have to have Windows XP or other operating system compatible with the product as its not compatible (setup) with Windows Vista. That is a serious problem as YOU MUST use the install utility to be able to configure the product. I still can't quite get it to work with their Linksys SPA 3102 which is the type of product it was designed for.Be careful of their customer support - it is non-existant. Try calling them for help on the Linksys SPA3102 for example, and they refuse to allow their online chat to help you - telling you to call a number. The call is put in India where they can barely read from their script and can not take a detour on - or they get confused, and then must go back to the script. Finally they refer you to the people that you purchased the product from. Hmmm Amazon tech support for a Linksys SPA 3102? Very unfortunately Cisco (mother company of Linksys) has turned their back on the retail market.
We got this for my sons' room so they could wake up to a CD instead of an obnoxious alarm on school days. Frankly, it just isn't that great. It does work, most of the time. But then, once in a while, the CD won't play. It acts like there's no CD in the player, and it defaults to the buzzer alarm. Then, next time, it will probably work again.In general, the look and feel is super cheap. It sort of gives the impression of having been hastily slapped together by a depressed laborer in a prison factory.
I have a linksys router hooked up to a Power Line Bridge and on the other end another PLB hooked up to a PC. It works just fine. The problem is when I add a second PLB/PC. Sometimes it works for a while and then the line drops and sometimes it doesn't work at all. For some reason, the IP addressing goes off when adding a second (or third) unit. So I am constantly resetting the router, cutting the power, disabling and enabling the PC LAN connection to manipulate them into working again. Frankly, as you can see, it's driving me up the wall. I'm starting to debate laying cable under my house (wireless isn't an option because I use 2.4 gig. telephones.Like I said, with only one PC, the system is flawless.
I bought these from previous wonderful experience with Skullcandy's full metal jacket earbuds. I took a chance based on reviews that seemed to vary a great deal. I have to say after now owning them that I wish I would not have purchased them without listening first. I wanted to plug into my Kindle and relax with some ambiance but found that these headphones are definitely missing a pitch range. In case you missed that last line THESE HEADPHONES ARE DEFINITELY MISSING A PITCH RANGE. If you need to have audio frequencies well represented these are not the headphones for you. I am writing this to pay it forward to any future customer. Buyer beware, listen before you buy.
I'm sure this a grat product but I've not figutred out how it works with my camera - on instructions included - it is probably me - I'll continue to read my camera manual for assitance
I need a keyboard to fit on my tray for both keyboard and mouse. The standard keyboard is too wide. I thought this one might be a good chose since it is compact:After using it a few days, I learned that this is a good keyboard for kids or someone who has small fingers. It is hard for me to press the keys and ends up getting extra unwanted characters due to "fat fingers". Also the Delete button is so small and hard to find. I recommend HP USB Multi-media Keyboard on Amazon for under $20. You can be your own judge by trying it out in the local retail store. The HP USB keyboard is very similar to the standard keyboad except that it is not too wide.
A 32Mb card is completely useless. It won't hold even one game. This one was bought by accident in a rush, thinking it was a 32Gb for this price. The seller also stated it was new, yet it came without packaging and was clearly used. I'm just out $20, since it isn't worth the hassle to return.*Edit- Seller called me repeatedly BEGGING me to change the rating I gave him from neutral to positive, saying Amazon would close his store because of it. He also promised me a refund, but the check never showed up. He claimed to be a disabled 80 year old man, I'm sure that's a load of crap too. Take my advice and don't buy anything from this guy.
This CD player breaks very easily. The first time I had it, it didn't last a week. It fell on the floor (falling 12 inches from the ground) and it wouldn't play after that. The second time (I exchanged it), the clasp fell off so the CD player wouldn't close. Worse yet (within 90 days) they wouldn't give me my money back after replacing it twice. I had to get a new SONY... and it's much better than the Philips. This is my last time buying the CD player... well of course it is... they discontinued it. Oh yeah... some MP3 songs wouldn't play the whole way through which was not cool.
I didn't read all the reviews before purchase, and thought that the bag actually had handles as stated. It says there is room for all the accessories, but there isn't really. The stretchy material will accommodate the other things, but they stick out of the bag awkwardly. And no handles to carry it! I'm disappointed.
Overall this was a dependable printer for a while, but it has a glitch that causes the return carriage to get stuck. In other words you may be getting warranty work soon. The paper feeding function is less than smooth. If you're on a cheap budget this might be a good buy but understand that getting warranty work is not fun.
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
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...
For some reason Canon has not gotten with the program. Brother, HP and most of the other companies realize that a lot of people have home networks, and as a result people do not want an old-fashioned printer that needs an expensive print server to setup.It would be nice if Canon got this message as well since this printer is no good for networks when for the same price I can get an HP that does everything the MP830 does and can work wirelessly over a network. Also this Canon eats ink. If you plan on getting it you better get ready for frequent store runs.
Lost great footage of a family reunion to an error that read "recording disabled". Still in shock and wouldn't advise anyone I hated to buy this camera. I can't believe they put out a product that would create so much disappointment. Cannot get my money back for this and its a shame. Thanks SORNY for ruining my holidays.
It prints beautiful color pages most of the time. But getting connected to it over the home network is challenging. It just works for some computers and it just doesn't for others. Even the ones that it works for, it forgets how to work now and then requiring a reboot of the PC. This is the second network HP printer (out of two) I've had this problem with. I've replaced one of them with an Epson equivalent, and now all computers in the house can use it reliably. I'll eventually replace my color laserjet with a non-HP printer.
SanDisk Sansa E100, Samsung YP-MT6, Iaudio U2, Samsung YP-U2, SanDisk Sansa E200, SanDisk Sansa C100, SanDisk Sansa M200, Samsung YP-U1...These are all players that are better than the iPod Shuffle. Some are more expensive, but so much better it's worth it. And there are some that are cheaper, yet better.
i've purchased a sony 4gb memory stick pro duo about 1 months ago from seller fooglehotdeal, and i just realized that the item was fake.so for those of you who are purchasing this prouduct be careful.
I decided to buy this recorder because it had the digital tuner that was a feature I felt would be useful. I had read some reviews about copyguarding problems but I was hoping for the best. When I hooked it up and went through the start up menu the tuner found all of the digital channels that I had availible. I made some test recordings of TV shows off of the tuner and from my satellite DVR and they seemed OK. As soon as I tried to record a movie from the DVR the recorder gave me a nastygram about copyguarding and ceased recording. I could see that if I was trying to copy an actual factory DVD that copyguarding would come into play but a movie that came over the Satellite? Come on Sony-- Get real! This thing is not exactly burning these movies at Bluray or even slightly HD quality. None of my of my three earlier Sony DVD burners had this problem. I pulled it back out and re-installed my old RDR-GX300 that I still feel is Sony's best consumer level DVD burner. I also have RDR-GX330s that record movies well without the copyguarding problems. No digital tuners though! Too bad.
I received the Zire 21 for Christmas. By March it crashed. I had to recalibrate and reload it. Crashed again, and again, and again. Palm support says it does this because of proximity with a cell phone. So, "To avoid this occurrence, keep the handheld and mobile phone separated." - I guess that means I should carry two purses, one for my phone and one for the palm! It can be a new fashion trend.First, to release and market a device that cannot tolerate cell phones in a world dominated by cell phones is just stupid. Second, to not offer a firmware upgrade or credit to upgrade to one of their own products is also unwise. Who runs this company? At least if they did that, they might keep some customers.My advice: keep shopping. It might be cheap, but you get what you pay for. Save yourself the headache!(...)
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.
These wires are complete trash i would have took these wires out if the people who hooked it up said it was too late to take them out since they spent that time wiring them in. they dont even provide that much wattage to run/flow through them. please spend a little more money and get another wire kit. it got one star because they work
Ordered this 5610 hoping that because HP labeled it, it would work. Well, no such luck. In 20 years of computing I have had more trouble with printers than any computer. Including HP, Okidata, Canon, Epson, you name em. This particular one sounded to good to be true and it was. It printed, scanned and copied fine, even received a FAX ok, would not transmit one to save your life. Before sending back first one, had phone Co tech check dedicated FAX line, no problem. So, orded a second, as I read on-line that something called the LUL module had been acting up in these models. Second one arrived and exact same problem. So back it goes too. Cannot recommend. If you get one that works consider yourself lucky.
We purchased this product in March 2008. In November of 2009 the machine kept shutting off and eventually started smoking. We found that other people complained about the same problem. We contacted Samsung and all they offered was to pay for the parts (about $5 worth) but we would be responsible for the labor ($160). We decided to put the $160 toward a more reliable product like Sony. This is the first and last time we ever buy Samsung. They are aware of the faulty design and are not willing to stand behind their product. I bought a anwering phone/cordless phone system from Panasonic 2 years ago and I no longer had a receipt. I called them up because it was not working. They paid for me to ship it back and they gave me a refurbished answering machine. No questions asked! That is a company that stands behing what they make. Don't by this model, the fan cannot cool the unit off and it overheats.
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.
First, be forewarned that this soundcard/external box system requires an extra power connection inside your computer. If you do not have a spare power connection, then the external box is useless--and that means no MIDI connections (no keyboard), no mike, etc. etc.Second, the card itself. Uses a 32-bit audio engine. It is widely believed that the more bits, the better. However, some sources say that the bits above 16 are mainly noise, with some increased definition. At any rate, recording or playing soundfonts with this soundcard produces very harsh-sounding instruments. This may be what you want if you're writing rock music. If you're writing chamber music, choose a different card.
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.
I was really happy with my Zen Microphoto until it stopped working after less than two years. Creative offered me a new one for $150 (which is half what I paid for it), but I'll probably try to find one without built-in obsolescence. I think that a $300 device should last longer than that, and I wasn't impressed with Creative's after market support. My other big problem was I could never get it to work with Windows XP, although Vista seemed to support it OK.
This radio does not receive FM stations in the United States. If you're living in Europe you might be interested, but the radio that I received only gets AM stations. Very disappointed.
It is the Zire21 that introduced and addicted me to the world of pdas. And I loved the fact that it was simple, monochromatic, and cheap, with great battery... But it has too many manufacture problems to be considered seriously: I suffered from 2 hard resets while trying to download freewares, and 5 months after buying it, some electric component overheated for no appearent reason and now it is dead, with expired warranty (which is only 3 months).Conclusion: I still want a simple and cheap pda, such as the new Zire31, but am uncertain on its quality. Palm is making a bad decision by keeping the zire21 on the market.
Have owned this machine for 2 years. Started out okay, but after a year or so...Document feeder does not workColor prints have lines/incorrect colorsPrinter will lock up and say &quot;clear paper jam&quot;, when no paper jam exists. You have open the back access panel, then close it to reset the machine.Numerous problems getting the drivers to install.BEWARE!
What Amazon sent was Impact Acoutstics black HDMI cables. I'm working on the return now. The only thing that's the same is the model number. I can't even find what they shipped on Amazon's web site.
They fail to mention that this product does not work for Ipod 3rd gen nor 4th gen AND Iphone 3 or 4. It only works with older versions of Apple products.
I tried to install one of these for a friend with a Technics Receiver, and the thing just did not work. Customer support claimed that I needed an optical cable, and that actually did worst. I am not sure if the unit was bad or if there is a compatibility issue, but what I do know is that THERE IS NO POWER BUTTON ON THE REMOTE. We could not understand that, how inconvenient. I am sure you would be better served buying a DVD/CD changer for a similar price. Atleast that was the advice I gave my friend.UPDATE: The problem was the receiver, so the cd player may actually be OK. I am still quite disappointed with the remote. From looking at the other reviews, I would still pass it by, and I am still leaving it at 1 star due to the remote.
I have like others been an avid XM listener since the beginning. I saw the Inno at CES in Las Vegas in January and though it was the iPod killer. Delay after delay meant my order took five months to arrive. Received it last week and have to report it is not a dispointment, but worst - useless. I could barely get reception. I live in Palo Alto, tree lined streets. This never bothered my XM Roady I use in the car, but it only brought static to the Inno. Also, after a full 8 hour charge it was flat the 2nd time I tried to use it.I reccomend avoiding until the next generation, or buy from someone you can easily make a return.
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...
Do not buy this camera. Mine took lovely pictures for the first two rolls then the AF (auto focus) stopped working. A quick look at online message boards and other Amazon reviews of this camera suggest that this is a VERY widespread problem that Nikon apparently refuses to recognize as a design or manufacturing defect. I have owned nothing but Nikon cameras for over 30 years but this will be my last.
they do a good job with sound isolation. i think they sound better than the vic firth isolation headphones, more lower end. they, however, are poorly made. not only did they fall apart easily (having to interrupt recording to snap back together frequently) all three that i purchased broke within a month or so. i took good care of them, basically taking them on and off was too stressful for the fragile things. definitely not worth the price. i feel there is some sort of conspiracy because i dont understand how anyone could rate them good. i have a small studio, so the headphones have been on a variety of heads. the general opinion is that they dont fit too well.
I think the product i recieved is a refurbished product. not a brand new product. it is opened from inside and nicely package with plastic from outside. there are some scratches on the modem. I am not happy or satisfy with it. however i have no time to return the product and i will bare with this.
I like the premise of this handy little gadget; however, it doesn't work with my Nikon D-50. Can you suggest a solution?
For nearly $100, this adaptor provides very little (1.5X) magnification. It is also a nuisance because you have to switch the camera settings every time you use the lens for it to function properly. This is no big deal with the wide angle adaptor, which is used infrequently by me, but it is when you want to capture a fleeting image at a distance. It is lightweight, but cumbersome and doesn't accept filters. For real telephoto capabilities, get an SLR with interchangeable lenses. I sent this product back.
This thing is the WORST. It only connected properly on and off for the first month or so, then I moved and lost my software disc; then I returned the danged thing, they replaced it (due to my profuse whining) and sent me another. I ordered a new software disc, just installed it and found out the cartridge holders (??) on this replacement version are misaligned. I am going to take a sledge-hammer to this waste of plastic and go OFFICE SPACE on it. I have never had problems with a printer before - somebody point me to a field ...
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 was amazed 2.5 GB for $79 after the rebate with a nice headphone to boot! Alas - I should have read and trusted the reviews. So I got my MP and charged the battery using the charger unit. I left it chaging overnight and the next day I was able to download music to the player. Then I got the dreaded sad face with a mosquito bug next to it. I guess my son unplugged the USB cable from the Computer before unplugging it from the unit as recommended in one of the other reviews.So - OK - I then used the phone number that another reviewer kindly gave out and pressed option 1 and 0 and only waited for less than 5 minutes to get a real live support person. I told him what happened and he ranted that I should never have charged the unit for more than 5 hours. It was my FAULT for not following directions and overcharging the unit overnight until it died!!I went to the product manual and found out that they are making this up as they go. The manual clearly states to charge the unit for at least 5 hours - not as I was told for ONLY five hours. I kindly mentioned the support moron that in my 30+ years of using electronic devices I never had a brand new unit die on me of suspected overcharging.Anyway - I'm glad I bought the unit at Amazon and I expect to get a replacement soon. I also bought the $9.99 extended warranty that will give me my money back up to a year from my purchase.I will give the Rave MP3 another try - and hopefully they will fix the battery charging problem and have a viable product.
I finally broke down and decided to get a Digital SLR. I have used traditional SLR cameras for years and decided the digital point and shoot wasn't cutting it. After having the camera for less than a month the Zoom on the Nikkor lens broke. Amazon was kind enough to exchange the camera. A month later the camera strap broke and the camera fell 2 feet onto soft wet grass. The lens broke in the exact same manner. I had to take the lens apart and see what was up. I tiny piece of cheap plastic had broken off inside the lens and gotten into and broke the turning mechanism. Frustrating. At this point I picked up a third party lens. It was a bit slower but it did the trick and was built much better than the Nikkor lens. A few months later, the camera took another spill while in the bag. This time it was the flash that broke. It would open and continue to click and try to open itself. A quick google search showed this was a very common problem. I opened up the camera again to find the source of the problem and it was yet again a very cheap piece of plastic that had broken off.The camera does take great pictures though. Way better than a point and shoot. We have young children and it's been great to capture memories. I will most likely pick-up a third party flash to resolve the current issue. I will never buy Nikon again though. This is not a well built camera. If you have children consider something else.
To it's credit, this camera has alot of neat bells and whistles - the most exciting of which is the 20x optical zoom. It's easy and intuitive to use without having to spend much time in the manual, and ergonomically feels pretty good to hold and shoot. Outdoors, this camera takes video of phenomenal quality. If an outdoor mid-range single CCD camcorder is what you're in the market for, the Canon is not a bad choice.Unfortunately, despite its deceptively low 1.4 lux rating, this camera completely disappoints in anything but the very brightest of conditions (> 100 lux). I literally had to shoot within 2 or 3 feet of a 300W incandescent light source to get any kind of acceptable image. Even in modest indoor lighting conditions (i.e. a living room with 2 or 3 60W incandescent lights), the images are extremely grainy and washed out. There are a number of tricks that some have applied (adjusting exposure, changing the shooting mode to 'low light', limiting zoom, disabling image stabilization, and so forth) - and while these did improve the image quality somewhat, the improvement was marginal at best. The image stablization and auto focus capabilities of this camera leave something to be desired as well - even at minimal zoom. You'll be disappointed at the slow response and jittery motion as you zoom in and out on your subject. Again, I think much of this can be attributed to the camera's low light response. I found I frequently had to set a zoom and manually focus the unit to get any kind of acceptable picture while filming indoors. The refresh on the low light modes is also very low and renders it almost impractical for anything but tripod use.After a fair bit of research, the limitation of this camera seems to stem from it's 640K 1/6" CCD. The smaller CCD (which seems to be more prevalent in the newer cameras) are much less sensitive to light (and cheaper to manufacture). Inevitably, I traded my ZR65 in for a Sony TRV22 with a 1/4" CCD. While I lament not having 20x zoom, the light sensitivity of the TRV22 to the ZR65 is night and day (or day and night as the case would be). The autofocus is far more responsive, the pictures are not grainy - indoor or out - and the night shot mode on the sony actually takes a pretty decent B&W; image in the near absence of any light. You can (and should expect) better in quality indoor shooting from your digital camcorder - and these products do exist, but do your homework in advance. This camera is lacking in the basics and will disappoint those users who simply want to videotape their family, children, and day-to-day social events.
Garmin Vehicle Power Cable for n&uuml;vi Portable GPS Navigators (010-10723-06)There was no need to order this power cable. When I placed my order, nobody seemed to know if one came with the unit. (It did) Had no probably returning the cable.
I purchase many products from Amazon and value the customer reviews. While I have never written a review prior to this, I now feel compelled tell the story of my experience with this product.I purchased a white mp3 player and decided to invest in a pair of white earbuds. I went to Amazon and based upon these reviews and my prior experience with Sennheiser I settled on the MX500 Lightweight In-Ear Headphones which I purchased in January of 2008. Upon receiving them I could tell they were not good quality. The material and fabrication were extremely cheap. However I still had hopes that they would at least sound pretty good. Unfortunately they didn't. They LITERALLY sounded like two soup cans. No matter what I listened to, it was muffled and tinny.Now please understand I am by no means an audiophile. My tastes and needs are completely utilitarian. And I rarely complain. In fact rather than go through the hassle of returning this piece of **** I opted to just shove them in a drawer and forget about them.So several months go by and I'm flying AirTran Airways to Atlanta, GA for a wedding. The stewardess is walking down the isle offering everyone free earbuds to listen to music, etc. I take the earbuds and they look amazingly like the Sennheiser MX500. Not only do they look like them, they sound like them...Right now I am sitting in front of my computer with both the MX500 and the free AirTran earbuds side by side. I am telling you they are IDENTICAL. Every groove, every crevice is exactly the same. The only physical difference is the volume control (not present on the AirTran ones) and the word "Sennheiser" along the base of the MX500 earpieces. And as far as sound goes, I'm telling you I can't tell the difference. They sound EXACTLY the same.I don't know what earbuds everybody else here reviewed. But you'd have to be deaf to give the earbuds I have anything more than one star. I own higher priced Sennheiser products which perform well and are of good quality. It's obvious to me that they outsourced this product and just slapped their name on it. But SHAME on them!!! To charge $21.99 for a pair of free airline earbuds!!! Amazon now lists the product as "Out of Print--Limited Availability." Gee, I wonder why.
I read some of these other reviews that stated that this mic was cheap and did not pick up sound very well. I should have paid attention, but it was cheap and it was from Sony so I figured how could I go wrong. Well the mic is a piece of junk and worthless to me. You have to cup your hand around the the end and with you mouth just a 1/2 inch from it's surface you have to shout for anything to be recorded at a near normal level. Perhaps this would be of some benefit for loud singing but for normal speaking level it is completely useless. It was cheap enough that I just wrote it off as the time and effort it would of taken to repackage and repost would not of been cost effective. Don't buy it. Spend a little more money and get something that works.
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....
I was dissatisfied with the cable the 6 pin end was a not a tight secure fit and would fall out from the firewire port if the cable was touched. I purchased a Dynax firewire cable which worked great.
1. It is a big brick. The size is just too out-of-date, and feels cheap and plastic-y...2. More important than the player itself is the software that interacts with it. Zune marketplace lacks the host of music, music videos, TV shows, movies and most important to the ecosystem, podcasts. Microsoft is just five years behind their design, and perhaps they get up to the level of iTunes and the iTunes store eventually, but it will be a long time coming at this rate.3. No ecosystem. iPod simply has thousands of cases, boom boxes, and other accessories that Zune isn't likely to have for years, as it takes that long to sell the volume of devices to build a solution with massive choices that the iPod has.4. No DRM. iTunes is moving to having no DRM on their music, and the format is a standard. To be able to move music around from device to device without breaking any laws and being ethical about it, that is a good thing.5. Lastly, I would say the Zune interface looks good, but without any decent legal content for it besides a music library half the size of iTunes, it really is behind the times. Did I mention it is big and brick-like? The iPod and iTunes ecosystem and maturity of 3rd party choices, TV shows and other content (podcasts are great) make it the better choice by far.
This turned out to be a complete waste of money. It is not only useless in the city, but even on a recent open roadtrip the sound was terrible. When you do find a "static" frequency, the sound volume is too low to be heard comfortably.
This power cable is called a Garmin Nuvi power cable, but is not like the original supplied with the GPS, nor is like the one in the illustration. The cable is a little shorter. It is long enough if I relocate the GPS. It does not have the nodule in series in the line as on the original. I don't know the function of the nodule, but the current setup seems to work different. It seems that it takes longer to load the maps. It seems that I get the message "low battery" more frequently. I also lost all my recorded addresses for some unknown reason. It is marked as a CyonGear, PMOTV3D. (made in China). It is not Garmin. It works, but with above limitations.Delivery was prompt.
I bought this as a birthday present for my 9 year old son thinking it would be a good starter camera. This camera claims to be a 1.3 megapixel but in reality it enhances the image in an attempt to make it reach 1.3 megapixels but when you use the high quality format the photos blur then the only option you have is the old 640 x 480 to have a semi-clear photo. Its construction is bad too. This along with a two week delay by amazon before they shipped so I missed my son's birthday made this entire purchase a bummer.Save you money and buy a name brand camera locally where you can examine it.
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.
The picture on the 50&quot; plasma is good, the company support is awful. I purchased the set and it had a white powder between the screens. I have made numerous phone calls and have gotten no response from either the seller or Zenith. I purchased a Zenith dvd/vcr combo player at the same time and the dvd quit working 60 days after purchase.The Plasma runs very hot, the color and brightness are both good. If I were to buy today I would go with the LCD tv's and would not even consider a Zenith product.
Gound Zero nonsense aside, I have to say that this is one of the most ooey-gooey, badly written, patronizing, craven books on Islam yet. Its thesis: the Clash of Civilizations isn't necessary, because we have SO much in common. When the Abrahamic ethic, or "Judaeo-Christian tradition," developed in the ancient world, Moslems were ultimately blessed to realize the full profundity and infinite extent of God's law: sharia. Since God made everything, sharia can be found everywhere! (Plato's "Republic," anyone?) Sadly, in the West, sharia wandered into the weeds for a bit, yet even here you can see sharia. Rauf ruminates on Dawkins' ruminations on sociobiology, which prove that nature is sharia-compliant (as is, presumably, Dawkins himself -- he'll be pleased to know this). The Constitution? Founded on the Abrahamic ethic of love, and hence sharia-compliant (though "The Federalist," which Rauf's clearly never read, contains not one reference to The Bible, but a TON of quotes from the Greco-Roman classics, which he's also never read). The separation of powers concept is really brilliant, which makes it Islamic (though the idea really comes from Aristotle's "Politics," the only work of the canon that was never translated into Arabic, so Rauf's not likely to have read it either.) Gee whiz -- you can just TELL the Godliness of the Constitution -- it's proven by a quote from Nino Scalia (who in real life undoubtedly loathes Rauf's bleedin' guts)! The reason we need Rauf to tell us this is that, of late, the West has been assaulted by Militant Secularism (which Rauf can't distinguish from atheism, but neither can Pat Robertson), but the sooner we disregard these people (who presumably include Aristotle himself, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Ibn Warraq, and -- lest we forget -- Salman Rushdie, all available on Amazon and all more honest writers) the sooner we'll become REALLY sharia-compliant, and we'll all live happily ever after. Clearly, this is Sayyid Qutb Lite. Regrettably, Rauf ignores the fact that the theocratic tendencies of Islam have caused far more suffering among Jews and Christians than vice versa (by the way -- what WERE those Moors doing in the south of France? And just why did they massacre the Jews of Granada?) and that Moslems are still dipping ther hands merrily in each others' blood. And try looking up the word "apostasy" in the index. It isn't there, of course -- guess why. Ignore this book. It's junk. (An addendum, several months later: you don't have to feel guilty about not buying this; Rauf won't starve. I recently heard on the news that he's got about $100 million worth of backing for his mosque from sources he won't reveal, so he doesn't need your money.)
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 purchase doesn't live up to the quality we have come to expect from Sony. The sound quality is substandard. The controls are not ergonomic. Unit doesn't allow setting your favorite stations.
The printer is excellent. (for the price) The copier does an excellent job.The Scanner is the worst that I have seen in 11 years. My ... elcheapo Canon scanner is five times as good as this one.The scanner is unusable. There are horrible spots and extra artificial patterns generated by the driver, or the scanner - I don't know which it is. An increase in resolution makes the scan worse instead of better.I don't understand how the copy function works so well and the scanner function works so poorly.Even though I got mine for [a little money] it was too much.
I've had 3 of these things. The first two developed the same problem after a year or so: the volume dial started becoming erratic -- there would be a lot of static at one setting, but turning the dial a little bit in one or the other direction, it would be fine, turn it a little bit more and there would be static again. Pretty soon it got to the point where it was very difficult to find a setting for the dial where I didn't have the awful static.The third one I bought had really messed up A.M. reception where I'd hear interference from some other stations. It was like their tuner's calibration was way off or something. Since I primarily use it to listen to A.M. talk radio, this made it essentially worthless.Three is enough, I won't be buying any more of these.
This lens will break on you. The ribbon cable in the zoom lens will short out due to a design flaw which basically causes you to lose the 17-35 end of the zoom. It is a very common issue that will cost $150-$200 to fix which almost is enough to buy another one used. The lens itself is not terribly sharp either, buy the newer 15-85mm or buy a 3rd party lens near this range but do not buy this lens or you will find that your investment was wasted.
For the short time these earbuds worked, they worked well. Decent sound, fit nice. But after just under 2 months one of the earbuds have stop working. These earphones were not abused and only used for short periods a few times a week. Glad I only paid $6.
A nice camera, worked well with XP, but Sony got cheap and dropped support for software drivers for USB use in VISTA. Sony tech support continues their death spiral and is more or less worthless. More of the latest Sony "looks great, works poorly" trend. Pity Apple does not make a HAndyCam. Save your $$ and buy a Panasonic model. Better value, better support and it'll be more durable.Astrobuf
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.
This telephone recorder works OK ...but will need a lot of cassettes if you wants to record all messages. Also at low speed 90 min tapes ran slow and did not sound right. 60 min work fine. Record every instance the call is received. For the price it is acceptable product in today's high tech world. If I can afford a digital VOX recorder I will go for it next time.
I got my Zune two days ago and exchanged it for a black 5.5 gen iPod today (I had sold my white 5 gen iPod to buy the Zune).I was really excited about the Zune, and really wanted to enjoy it. I was looking forward to the large screen, and connecting it up to my 360. But alas, it was not meant to be. The device itself is great, I loved the design, it felt great in my hand (despite being a bit thicker than I would have liked), the screen is beautiful, and the menu system seemed very easy to use. The software loaded fine on my computer, but when I connected my Zune, that's where things went shady.I disconnected and reconnected my Zune many many times, and got varying results (but never the desired ones). Sometimes niether the Zune nor the software would do anything...sometimes the Zune would start charging, but nothing else...sometimes the the Zune would say "Connected" but nothing would happen on the software side. Once (once!), it actually worked...the Zune said "Connected" and the device showed up in the software and started to update the Zune firmware...then it froze. I even tried removing the software a few times and reinstalling it, to no avail.I wasted six hours over two evenings trying to get this thing to work, and I had enough. At least I got a new iPod out of the ordeal.My advice:- If you own an iPod, keep it! Maybe upgrade to the 6 gen when they come out, as they'll likely feature the few things about the Zune that make it appealing.- If you're looking for your first media player, consider the iPod or Creative Zen before even thinking about the Zune.
The TDK MC60 tapes didn't work on 2 sony Microcassette recorders. The tapes may be defective or they don't work with sony products. I wanted to return the products. i filled the necessary information on line. The company so far didn't respond.babu varada
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.
My family used to have a weather radio that had an easier to use interface that wasn't deafeningly loud when performing set up tasks. Most importantly you could set it up to just wake you up for tornado warnings. I have health problems and desperately need to sleep through the night when there are no life threatening emergencies. Last night my family was awakened around 2am by this product for a thunderstorm WATCH. I will be throwing this product out and searching for one that is easier to use and that allows me to select only tornado WARNINGS for the audible alarm (like our old family model used to).
I purchased a DLP Toshiba (65HM167) 65" tv ON 11/1/2007. I have used Toshiba products in the past with no problems. But in 2009 my lamp unit (light for tv) went out. I have a service plan on the tv and it was replaced. If I did not it would have cost me $300. Well it has not been a year and the lamp went out again. Do not buy this tv. It has a on going problem with the same part going out.
This tv looks great, good sound, but for the hour it worked I found the picture a little dark, I adjusted the brightness and contrast, still not to my liking. Maybe I had a lemon, it worked for about an hour, then it froze in the menu. I had no recourse but to unplug it, wait a few minutes and then to plug it back in. After that, the tv was dead, I tried leaving it unplugged for an hour but that didn't work. Power is definetly going to the power supply because a light is on on the power supply but the tv won't go on. I will return this tomorrow, I just purchased it, but I won't replace it with the same brand because I when it worked, I thought the picture was a little too dark.
Unit displayed error messages after installing the ink cartridges. Called tech support in case I was doing something wrong. They confirmed unit was defective and offered to ship another one immediately and I could Fedex back the defective unit. It all sounded so easy and it was, however the unit I was shipped, appeared to be refurbished...it came in a plain cardboard box totally unlike a new one and there were no advertising stickers on the unit like a new one has. So did I pay full retail price for a refurbished unit? The second unit did work but after trying the scanner I was not impressed with the quality. I thought, "I need to get a unit with a better scanner". BIG PROBLEM!!!! BIG PROBLEM!!!!BIG PROBLEM!!! Retailer says, "They will not take back an item without the original packaging!!! I contacted Brother and explained my situation. I told them them this item is less than a week old but the retailer will not return it because Brother sent me what looks like a refurbished unit in a plain cardboard box. I told Brother that I would like to get another one of THEIR units which has a better scanner which is the same price. They said they won't do it!!! They only swap defective models for the same model number! Now think...Do you really want to purchase a product from a company like this? I'm going to take a hammer to this unit. Rest assured I will not buy another Brother product. They cost me $140.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buyer beware at all and every time. Do you want to be stuck with an item you don't want?
This is my second headphone. One stopped working with the Microphone so I sent it in for warranty repair. The shipping was almost the cost of a new headset. That died. bought a new on and the microphone stopped working.I would not recommend this product. When it works it is great but it is not reliable. Trouble shooting to make sure it was the headset cost me about an hour each time not to mention the time to send the first one back. I definitely will not buy another one.
After 7 months, the thing just died on me. Gateway would not help or care at all, and told me to buy another one. No way.
Very poor product, Terrible image resolution, zoom did not function properly. There are many cameras out there offering a better value for the $$.... Vendor was very good about refunding my money..
It's time IBM woke up and noticed that the market has caught up with its sole laurel of a spiffy keyboard. This supposedly top-of-the-line desktop replacement, for nearly twice the price of a Dell or a Fujitsu Lifebook, has plenty of gripes and very little to distinguish it from competition:1. The single biggest inconvenience is the tragic choice of a heat emitting exhaust on the left. When we use a notebook, our hands naturally go to either side of the machine. T42 is the ONLY one I've seen until now that was wise enough to put the CPU heat emissions on the left, so be prepared to have your left hand baked everytime, or start practicing one-handed typing.2. The second major annoyance is the insensitive touchpad. IBM is good with nipples (ok, the trackball) but the touchpad requires about three to four touches to figure out that I am clicking.3. Price point -- twice as much as a comparable Dell Latitude (which you can COMPLETELY customize) or a Fujitsu Lifebook (apart from the keyboard, the Lifebook series just plain rocks).4. The legendary IBM keyboard? All Dell Latitude series these days have pretty much the same keyboard, and they come with better configs plus TRULY international support.5. Speaking of keyboards, right above the back and forward arrow keys are two creative new keys which perform the function of BACK and FORWARD in browsers. These keys happen to quite eager to be accidentally pressed, which is supremely irritating. What precise ADDITIONAL function they perform is unclear.6. And, what about the very, very, very convenient Windows key on the keyboard?! Thinkpads still seem to think it's ok to skip those. Come on now, we're in 2004.7. The screen is horrible, what archaic technology are we using, TFT from the 90s? Almost every other manufacturer offers a brighter, sharper screen today than Thinkpads.So, again, what was this nearly 3grand US$ for?
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.
THIS SO CALLED LIGHTED KEYBOARD IS VIRTUALLY USLESS FOR WHAT I PURCHASSED IT FOR.[ILLUMINATED KEYS]THE KEYS ARE SUPOSSED TO AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN DIM LIGHT.I INTENDED TO UTILIZE IT WIRELESSLY WITH MY PLASMA TV BUT THE LIGHT FROM THE TV DROWNS OUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WEAKLY ILLUMINATED KEYS . DO NOT BUY THIS USELESS PRODUCT . A FLASHLIGHT IS MORE USEFULL THAN THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE
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.
HP Support guide says that tech support is available 24/7. The telephone number provided only gets you to a long menu and eventurally to another number to call. After giving your name, phone number, model number, servial number many times you are given a third number that provides "service" 9 to 5 M-F. After giving all of the information a few more times you are referred to "level 2" which in theory will send you aRMA after you FAX them a copy of the sales invoice. Calls back to them requires going throught the same maze and they don't seem to have a record of your previous calls of FAX. E-mail support is not available for this product and they will not provide any other means of communication. FAXING a letter to them is just an exorcise. Looks like I have purchased a large paper weight.
Having done some research I purchased this to replace my 3Mega Pix canon that works fine but doesn't allow quality video. I couldn't wait until it arrived. I am one of those "read through the manual first" kind of people and once I did I proceed to use the camera. I took my first picture in the late evening with normal room light. The picture was aweful... even my 6 yr old said so. There was red halo around my wife and son in the picture, and there were red and green grainy pixals throughout the picture. Understand I am no photo expert, the poor quality was clearly seen by anyone. I thought maybe it was just the image on the LCD screen, but when I printed it on our photo printer it was terrible. I remembered reading about the short flash distance so I moved in closer and moved my subjects to a better lit room... still aweful... changed filters nothing better. I was at the highest picture quality seting, so I selected a lower setting.... still no improvement. I was more bummed than anything else. As I thought this was the gizmo I was always looking for. I cannot believe anyone said this had good picture quality unless mine was defective.... At this price I am not willing to give it a second shot. I will go with the larger but better featured cannon for less money. I will say it did a fine job with the video... but picture quality, on mine, wasn't up to a 1 mega pixal toy... I sent it back this morning.
The earphones that came with my player kept falling out, so I tried these In the Ear types, but the sound is dismal. No volume, no bass...terrible sound. Comfy, they stayed put...but the sound was the worst ever.
The case does not fit the Nano currently sold. The corners are rounded while the Nano has 90 degree corners.
What a piece of crap. As of this post I've been waiting for cust support for 40 minutes and counting. The device keeps printing the same thing over and over. Won't reset.
Purchased product after reading all the excellent reviews.Initially, picture was excellent as well as the cost.Plasma developed a spot that grew over time. A Samsung tech came out and agreed the spot was due to a defective panel. Samsung then rejected the warrantee claim due to the fact that they will not cover any burn-in, even from a defect. Unfortunately for the customer that Samsung, will not stand by the quality of their product. I will be purchasing a Sony to replace my Samsung once the screen becomes unwatchable. It's a shame because it was a great plasma for a short time.
I PURCHASE THIS ITEM ON THE 7TH OF JULY, NOW ON THE 12TH I RECEIVE AN E-MAIL STATING THEY ARE UNABLE TO SHIP MY PRODUCT DO TO DEMAND PROBLEMS. YET HERE I AM ON THE SITE AGAIN AND IT SHOW 17 AVAILABLE!I FIND THIS TO BE DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND. THE ONLY REASON I CHOSE TO GO THROUGH AMAZON (WHICH WAS NOT THE LOWEST PRICE) WAS DO TO THE FACT I HAVE DONE A LOT OF SHOPPING ON THERE WEBSITE BEFORE WITH LITTLE IF ANY PROBLEMS.GUESS I AM GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PRODUCT IS TRULY COMING FROM AMAZON FROM NOW ON, AND NOT A VENDER THAT THEY HAVE CHOSEN TO WORK WITH ON THERE SITE!Sony XL-2200 - LCD projector lamp
I don't recommend this item. Cheaply made and it would never fully focus. Felt a little blurry. Don't waste your money!
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.
Well i brought the zune with high hopes for it, thinking it would be something somewhat better than a ipod but i was wrong. The first day I got the package and DL the software the whole thing went downhill, next thing i knew the zune itself shutdown and would not connect to the Desktop. I did try doing troubleshooting, and tech support but to no avail the zune did not respond.So what did we learn today, all you gotta do is look up ^
I've written a few reviews which others find helpful and I've received many, many positive comments deeming my reviews helpful. I always attempt to write what I find good about a product and what needs work or simply isn't right about a product, and describe why.The best advice I can give other consumers regarding this Polaroid PhotoMax digital camera is to advise you not to purchase it.I can only speculate that the other reviwers here who gave this cameras good reviews have not had a digital camera with similar features and functions to compare it to.The good thing about this package is the easy to use software, the USB and parallel port attachments (most digital cameras provide either one or the other, not both) and as I can think of nothing more positive, the best I can say is that it's better than nothing.I've had many problems. The worst problem of all is that it takes rotten pictures. I don't know of any consumer who would purchase a digital camera desires off center, fuzzy photographs.Of more personal expense, I've lost photographs which were priceless to me. I used this camera last Easter and only 2 of 16 were of merely decent quality, and those two were the best of the bunch, being just barely average.I'm in the mindset now to know to NOT bring the PhotoMax if my pictures are "important", which is a sad testimony to its effectiveness.I've also missed a lot of good pictures because sometimes when you turn the camera on, it turns off by itself before you can take the picture. Also, this camera takes the photo more than a second after you've pressed the shutter button. When photographing children or pets, that's all the time they need to move out of the view finder, so you take a picture wait a long while for the flash to shoot then the shutter opens even later. This is not a good thing. Even when my "models" are posed and still, photos have come out blurry.I really hate writing bad reviews and fortunately for me, almost all my other reviews are good. My purpose in sharing my observations here are to prevent the frustration and sadness I have experiencedI hope that this review has been helpful. I'm sorry to have written about the camera's poor quality, but in a like manner am pleased to think that I've saved you anguish.
After installing this fan, I noticed minimal drops in temp. The sound at first was tolerable, definitely louder than before, but tolerable. Over the last two weeks the noise had gradually increased until I couldn't bear it anymore. I sent it back. I recommend investing in a more reliable product.
I haven't been able to get this adapter to make a connection on my computer. I'm a bit frustrated by this.
Price and shipping was excellant. The black ink cartridge is defective and will not work in the printer.This was NOT sold by Amazon but by one of thier vendors. I was contacted asking about my experience. I explained the defective cartridge. Received a response asking which cartridge was defective. As I purchased mutiple cartridges and wasn't very clear about which is defective. They(Go Fast Parts) however havn't responded back.
I picked up the SiPix on impulse due to its low price, figuring it would be a fun intro to digital photography and a great way of recording nights out / events at school. The camera is small and lightweight and therefore very good for that. However, it has several severe drawbacks:- By default, the flash is turned off; therefore, photographs are often taken without flash and are unusable- The camera's connection to the computer is erratic - for example, the camera has refused to connect for the past day and required a hard reset (losing all photos!) before it would connect again- Picture quality is often poor, due to lack of focusing mechanism
I had this machine for about 10 days. Although it plays MP3, its CD changer functions are significantly flawed. This is what I found:Up Side:1. It plays MP3, although on some occasions the music blanks out for a few seconds on my mp3 CDs (not too often, so it's tolerable).2. The programmable playlist function is pretty cool. It allows you to select the songs you want to listen to or skip those that you don't like.Down Side:1. Biggest problem that made me return this unit: "shuffle play all discs" function does NOT work properly on my unit. It seems that the machine stops when it randomizes to any one of the last tracks of those discs in changer. You can try to put in some discs and keep skip to the next track, you will find that it stops without playing all tracks.2. "Shuffle play all discs" means "all discs." You cannot put in 5 discs but select some of them for random play.3. "Time left" display does not work when using shuffle play.4. Poor human-factor design:(a). The open-tray button is at the far right, and skip-disc button is near far left. Use your common sense and put them near each other, RCA engineers!(b). Tray is placed above the display. When tray is open for loading discs, you cannot see the display.5. Somewhat flimsy construction.The Bottomline:If you just want a low-priced changer that plays mp3 but don't care much for shuffle-playing your CDs, go get it. If you want a solid and well-functioning CD changer, go buy something else.
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.
If your looking for a DVD player that visually delivers...looks someplace else and don't believe the hype, as the Toshiba 3109doesn't deliver the goods. Edges were unfocused and colors were soft. After another tweak session with Video Essentials it appeared that nothing improved and I was at a complete loss... until... a friend of mine let me borrow his Sony 550D. In a single word... WOW! What a difference between the two players. The 550D surpassed the 3109 in most every respect, colors leaped off the screen, shadows appeared as shadows and not dancing black pools of fast moving artifacts. The only area that the 3109 bettered the Sony 550D was in CD playback - you have to love HDCD and what it does for audio playback. But isn't the 3109 a DVD player? Of course it is, so if video is your main concern then skip the 3109 and go with the Sony 550D - it costs more but the extra money is money well spent. My next venture will pin the Sony 550D against the Sony 7700, but then that's whole different ballgame and since this is a review of the 3109 I'll stop here. END
This item comes without any instructions. Just a piece of paper that has 2 website addresses for updating and downloading a manual but neither URL takes me to anything but dead ends! Seems like a cheap piece of junk!I have no patience for this...
I bought this remote thinking I didn't want to spend a lot of money, if it does what it says. Problem is, it doesn't. It didn't recognize my tv (lg), amp (sony), or blu-ray (lg).What a waste of money.
First, I know it says it doesn't guarantee an album color, but when I ordered I requested black or green and I got red and blue. Second, the pages slip off the rings when I turn the pages- even though I used about half of the pages so it's not too full.
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.
This keyboard is very flat. Even with the rear pegs out the angle is almost zero. As with most all cordless keyboards the lights that indicate such things as caps lock and numbers lock are not available on the keyboard to save battery power and so are much harder to see. I found the big volume control wheel in the middle to be very laggy. The mouse is ergonomic to hold but difficult to move compared to a stardard cordless mouse. The extra controls on the mouse are not recognized by games.
No tip on the end. I wish I would've noticed. It's useless without the tip. Can't find a nice selection of tips either.
Bought a box a 50 a last year. When I tried to use them just now, the backing is stuck to the clear sheet and won't peel off, or will partly peel off and leaves a thin layer of the backing paper stuck to the clear film. Not only does the product not work, but I wasted half an hour messing around with them. Find a reputable brand and buy that instead.
This is the worst thing ive ever owned from sony... a waste of money... it wont play any CD-Rs or CD/RW's and wont even play the new store bought cd i got yesterday...P.S. all those cds play in my friends cd player(Panasonic) to perfection... this is a crappy cd player... dont buy it
This microphone worked great for about a month of using with my class for podcasting. Now it's all static and is ruining my podcasts. I am so mad that this is going to end up in a landfill. I'm so tired of cheap crap that breaks easily! DON'T BUY THIS!
I bought this lamp knowing that the Philips lamp is no longer available and this is the only one to buy. I was skeptical after reading the reviews here, but decided there really was little choice.The lamp died suddenly less than 6 months after we purchased it. While lamp bulbs do occasionally burn out, there is no warranty that protects us in this case.
Includes tools for setting contrast, brightness, color, simple sound connections only. Cannot test the performance of the television electronics. For that the HQV disk from Silicon Optix at $30 would be needed. If all you want is to adjust the picture, you don't need a more expensive disk. It's worth what you pay for it, despite the low absolute ranking.
I managed to set up wireless no problem but then a few weeks later it stopped working. I managed to get it started again only for it to fail again. I'm somewhat disappointed.
I would like to comment on a few models of printers I have tested. Unboxed off the shelf, I tested this unit's print server capability and found it incompatible with all 3 tested models:- HP OfficeJet K60- HP DeskJet 3650- HP DeskJet 1220CI then upgraded the firmware and retested the print server capability. The HP DeskJet 1220C is now supported.FYI to new buyers, be sure to check the printer compatibility list before purchasing this product if you plan on utilizing the print server function.[...]
Be cautious when ordering this cable for a 2000 Buick Lesabre. Even though the manufacturers web site (and all other sources) say it will fit, it did not for me. My car was built 02/2000 and it still had the old 1999 antenna connector behind the HU. At least in my specific case, a 40-GM10 adapter was needed.Visual quality of the adapter was good, but in lieu of actually testing it, I have to give it a poor rating due to inaccurate data supporting the use of it.
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again!
Great sound but the cord is a joke. Like others said with the original cord it won't reach your MP3 player on your belt or in your pocket. Isn't that where it usually is? So exactly what is the purpose of that cord. So now you hook it up to the extension cord & you have a bunch of extra wire to deal with. Like I said it's shame. They sound great & then they go & ruin it. Well back they go, I'm getting the Apple ones. Even if it's a drop off in sound it's better than getting annoyed everytime I use them.
I had purchased this over the 580 exI because I knew a number of pros were having dificulty with their 580's. I experienced excellent exposures and the Metz 58 proved to be a top performer and I was very pleased with my decision.Fast forward:I started to have a few problems. I am not a complainer, I know I put my gear through the test and use it to its best abilities but I babied this unit and it died a little early. I have had it for 2 years now and it has been in for repair 3 times. That happens and I can accept it. But, the repairs took a very long time to have done. The last time it took almost 2 months to get back. In 24 months it has spent 5 months being repaired. As a pro, I cannot depend on it. I have purchased a 580 EXII and now use the Metz as a back up.The menu is a little daunting but you get use to it. The biggest issue I have with it is I can't tell an assistant to adjust the power because it is just easier to do it myself.The exposures are awesome. It certainly does a fine job here.the features are also great:It has a secondary flash that is a nice addition.The ability to update the firmware is awesome.In the end, I need to be able to trust that the unit can be repaired and returned in a reasonable amount of time. I know its going to eventually have problems but it seems to happen to often.If you are wondering, I only used it with AA's, no external batteries and I did not rapid fire the unit and over heat it.
I reutned the item because it does not have a USB connection. I should have seen it before ordering.
I could not get it to work with uploading photos to the PC. It kept dropping and reestablishing the connection. So do not buy it for peripherals that need two way communication like cameras or drives or printers or scanners.
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...
I have to agree with the earlier reviewer that Belkin does not honor the warranty for connected equipment. They are obviously in a difficult situation where one warranty claim on a $10 product could wipe out the profit on 10K units. BUT, that's what they are advertising. My opinion is that it's purely a gimmick. If you have a repair technician saying that your product has power surge damage but they can't detect a failure in their product, you get nothing. Seems like a little bit of a conflict of interest.Anyway, these products are good extension cords. Don't count on them working as surge protectors or on Belkin to honor their warranty. That said, I suspect this is the case for all of their competitors as well.This rating is not specific to this product.
Even used gently it will scratch your screen. Thanks to this I got a new 4 inch scratch in my laptop's screen. Avoid this product.
I have had a Bravo 2 for over 6 years and every time I try to make a disk something does not work. The ink cartridges are clogged, there is a communication problem, the mac does not recognize it etc. I have had these problems with 4 different computers over the years so I know it is not anything but the Bravo 2. It has been back to the factory for repairs twice, it works for a week and then starts to have problems again. Right now I am trying to make 10 disks and it has taken me 2 hours to get just one printed correctly. I am ashamed of myself for having spent so much money on a really crappy product. You are much better off sending dvds off to a duplicator or doing them manually in your machine and printing them on an Epson R220 or similar. It is better and faster. I hope I can save someone some money and aggravation with this review.
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.
The fancy keys and wireless capability were nice for a while; I've had it for about a year.Once the newness of the new toy wore off, I discovered that the mouse eats batteries fast.It died today of consumption.The mouse has really been a pain in the neck the whole year and it's rather large.The keyboard is still working and the keys are quiet; however, it's just too big and it tells me literally once a day that the batteries in it are low though it's a good bit easier on them than the mouse. Some driver issue with Mac OS X but it doesn't bother the way it works.So, after a year, it wasn't really enough bang for the buck overall.A 3 for the keyboard, it's okay but big and huge with the attached wrist rest which has to be there to make it comfortable to type on.Without it, the keyboard is too tall to be so flat.A 1 for the mouse; a battery eating pain that was a constant problem.So a not so great 2 over all.
The Sennheiser active headphones are among the most uncomfortable headphones that I have ever tried. The head band is brutally hard on my pate after only 10 minutes and the ear pieces feel "wiggly" and loose - like they will slip off momentarily. The sound reduction system seems to work to a limited extent, although no where near as well as I had hoped. When I sit next to my noisy tower computer (I unfortunately have no choice in this matter) and plug in the headphones to my small radio, the active sound reduction clearly limits the volume of unwanted noises. However, instead of cancelling repetitive, background noises, it seems to trade one set of humming frequencies for another, albeit slightly less offensive, set of sounds. I think that until I can afford to fork over the big bucks for the Bose headphones, which I have also tested to greater satisfaction, then I am better off with my existing giant radio earmuffs (Peltor Worktunes) which are annoying, sweaty and bulky to wear, but are overall more versatile, comfortable, and effective than the Sennheiser headphones.
The Delphi SkyFi3 is a radio with great ideads and is poorly executed. Great features, etc. but apparently the software programmers forgot to test all the log rhythms. I went through 3 of these with all the problems people have mentioned- log ups, not connecting to the PC, one of them had an annoying chirping sound. I was sad to do it- but I gave up and returned and got my money back. I now have the Delphi xpress RC- it worked right out of the box- sounds great, and does not lock up. Stay away from the SkyFi3 until they work out the issues.
I recently added 9 POE IP video cameras to my home surveillance system. I used these boots on all the cables I made. One day, when installing one of the cameras and adding a new cable, I was up in my attic where my POE switches are and noticed that all of the new cables with the new boots had the boots missing. I noticed little pieces under each cable. I realized then that they'd been eaten by something.Figuring that it was a mouse or something, I bought several mouse traps and baited them with peanut butter. Checked back several days later. Peanut butter and set traps were still there. However, my most recently added cables had their boots eat right off the connectors again!!!!At this point, I noticed some droppings that hadn't been there. Based on their size and some research, it appeared that I had rats, not mice. So I bought the Victor rat snap traps and set them. However, this time I baited them with a boot on each one. I set two traps last night.Amazingly, this morning when I checked, both traps had caught two rats. Turns out they are Norway roof rats. I've never had rats or mice before and no signs of droppings until recently. I suspect that not only are these good bait, but they are what attracted the rats originally several months ago.If you've bought this particular boot in the past and you have it in an attic or basement, it should be inspected to make sure it's still in tact. If you have rodents, they will eat these.Also, another nice thing about using these as bait is that they won't dry out or rot like real bait will.
I have had the SC101 for 9 months now. Initially I set it up with 2 x 250GB drives, one for mirroring. It worked OK for a while, then I could not see the partitions and went to the Netgear web-site for help, went through all the doco and eventually posted a support log. Got the routine reply (probably from India) pointing me to various support doco I had already read and tried. I also got involved in running the UT DOS utility to try and sort things out. In the end, I reinstalled everything, re-formatted the drives and chose not to mirror but to use the bundled SmartsynchPro to backup the two drives. OK for a while BUT eventually back to square 1 - No visibility of the SC101 drives. 3 flashing lights on the unit and only Netgears' less than useful comment on the web-site "Problem with the DHCP Server" and no useful tips on how to approach a solution. I am no PC dummy but neither am I a network techie and this device and the support is 100% unfriendly. I have picked up on another forum that the DHCP lease time on the router needs to be increased. I have re-booted PCs, Router, and SC101 many, many times when I could have been earning some dosh. Today I tweaked the DHCP lease time to half a million seconds and the unit has come to life again - WOW - Will it last!!!! I have no idea and don't even have time to understand what DHCP lease time is! Another issue is the bundled SmartsynchPro. The facilities are great BUT Bill Gates won't let me assign fixed drive letters to the SC101 partitions, unlike the drives in the PC. So, the backup fails when the drive letters don't match the backup path. I have posted queries to Netgear and Smartsynch who admire the issue but have no solution - so what's the point of using this software to backup data on this device? Also, the hard drives are not FAT or NTFS so are useless outside of the SC101 unless re-formatted. I thought it would be great to be able to backup data to an independent device but have no confidence in doing this and have spent hours and hours and hours...... trying to get a resilient solution so writing this review only adds a little more time to the total. There are numerous negative reviews of this device elsehere on various forums - please heed them - I never appreciated that I was an early adopter of this technology but it's painful!!!
DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT. I had two and neither worked correctly. Out of 20 DVD-RW's I probably got 5 that I could use in other players. Disc get stuck in tray and you can't open it, error messages tell you that there is no disc when there is...on and on. This unit is nothing but JUNK!!
I received the product, it looks good in the box.Two main problem:1. Assembly of rail is almost impossibleThe connector piece cannot be easily inserted to the long rail piece due to mechanical design, and also production quality. I almost come to the point of not knowing what to do. The connector is half way to the rail and stuck. Cannot go further in or out. I thought of return it, however I cannot put it back into the box due to the problem. After a long time struggle, I managed to push it in. However the screw holes are not aligned so that I cannot add any screws to the connectors (both top and bottom pieces).2. It is very hard to assemble the rail frame, unless you are a really good handy man3. The user manual has poor quality. Worst is that the Figure 9 gave wrong indication of how the brackets should be used. I wasted quite some time and eventually figured it out from their online manual, which is in color and correct.
I am sad to say that my experience has been similar to many of the other reviews here. This TV is a LEMON. I have seen some effort to form a class action lawsuit - I will certainly join. The unit just all of a sudden makes a big CRACKING sound and goes blank (black). Then the clicking noises start and eventually the green operational light turns to a blinking red light. If I unplug the TV for 5 minutes and re-plug it in it works for another 10 minutes or so (sometimes it goes for even 30 minutes!) and then the big CRACKING sound again. Absolutely no response from Philips service.This is by far the worst purchase I have ever made - NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY A PHILIPS PRODUCT!
I just upgraded from Street Atlas version 8. I live in a major tourist area in central Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks. What I found were that the POI's in the area were lacking. Only one restaurant was shown, There are dozens of great restaurants in the area. Fast food places like McDonalds, KFC, Taco Bell, Sonic, Subway, have all been here for more than 8 years and are not shown. Wal Mart is shown on the wrong side of the street and about 1.5 miles form its actual location. Of the 7 major gas stations in town, none are shown. When routed through town, rather than making a left turn at our only stop lignt, it routed me on a side street that required 2 illegal and almost impossible left turns. A toll bridge that is a major shortcut across the lake and has been in operation for 8 years is not shown. I just paid for overnight shipping so I could plan a trip for the weekend. If what I see locally is any example of what I will find elsewhere, this software is useless to me.
This is without question the worst technology investment I've ever made. The software is poorly designed and features drop off. It freezes up regularly while you try to burn and print discs. I've spent more time babysitting this than it would have taken me to burn and print discs manually. Save your sanity -- keep burning manually or spend another $1,000 to get something that works.
I received this zune the other day. I think it is the same with all zunes. Right out of the box i was disappointed. I hooked it up as instructed. I installed the software as instructed. When it came time to actually get the music from my pc to the zune it was very awkward. I tried the usual copy from pc to mp3 player as in the past. The zune would not allow me to copy music to it the windows explorer way. It made me copy through the zune interface way. I found it very awkward to copy from pc to zune. I have had much cheaper mp3 players that were more intuitive in copying music. I am also a geek. I know my computer stuff. I don't recommend that you purchase zune in any flavor or capicity.
The unit failed after around 9 months of light use. It basically froze up and wouldn't play, eject or respond to any commands. Sent it back for repair under warranty and didn't receive it back for 3 months. Worked ok for maybe 10 hours of use, now failed again. Won't even power on. I give up and will order a Marantz CC4001.
Okay, so it looks cool and all and the price is "right", but many times you get what you pay for. I plugged this into my computer, and yes, it does recognize the hardware and "works" with my recording software right away. However... then the bad part. The quality is horrific. Truly awful. Volume is low and tinny, and it pops more than Orville Redenbacher, even with the microphone a distance away. I tried all the options to try and tweek it to get anything resembling full sound, but realized quickly that it's this junky mic. I compared it with my other mics to see if it could be the speakers or software, and they gave me true full sound... so it's this worthless mic that is giving me such terrible sound. Like bad fish, you can put all kinds of sauce on it, but if the fish stinks, there's nothing you can do to make it taste good! I like Logitech products, which is why I purchased this, so this is a real disapointment. I was going to use this as a backup in emergencies when I have to be somewhere and use my laptop, etc. Not worth it. I have mics that cost 50% less than this, that sound better. I have no idea what this would be good for. Not for computer phones, not for Skype. Nothing. Beware... this is a Cracker Jack prize, and just as useless. Really. There's a ton of other mics out there. Buy one of those and walk away from this as fast as possible.
I bought this peice of junk three months ago from my local Radio Shack. Right out of the box I had trouble, the unit did not record to any of the discs I bought only to the ones supplied with the machine.So I went to the cyberhome web site and left them an E-mail. Better than a month went by before I received a reply from Cyberhome explaining that I had to use 4x type DVD's, Ok so I went out and got some 4x DVD's. All was fine for the first two DVD-RW discs, the third recorded really great to until I tried to play it back, NOTHING and I mean nothing this disc was trash,six hours of My time waisted not to mention the cost of the DVD. Bad disc? I'll try the brand new pack of DVD-R discs that just cost Me twenty some odd bucks Again recorded like a pro playback zippo try the disc in a nother DVD player not a thing the CH-DVR1500 did nothing to this disc but ruin it. Tried another DVD-RW disc just for the hell of it worked like a champ on record and playback. A mionr glitch? The recorder not set up properly? Dream on, Now for the icing on the cake. Tonight I go to remove that last disc that worked so I open the tray, remove the disc, and go and put a new blank disc in the tray closes and all hell lets loose. The display reads &quot;ch-oo4 mp&quot; and that's it. unplug the unit and restart it, now the thing spends five minutes reading the disc and then tells Me there is NO disc in it. Can't eject the disc, can't pull up the menu, can't even watch the damn TV. And to think all of this cost Me around three hundred dollars.Do what I should have done, spend the extra money and buy yourself a real DVD recorder like Sony,RCA,Panasonic ect.
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.
This item looked great but I did not open and returned it because it was too big for the 2nd generation Zune which is much smaller than the original Zune. The 2nd generation Zune would have fallen out of this jacket immediately. Unfortunately most of the Zune items do not mention which size the product is for.
Koss headset did not meet with my expectations. in order to use it on my computer it need to be able to be used on usb ports
Did a lot of research and bought this mount on the advice from my high end AV store. It is a very solid mount and the chrome rails are a nice touch making it easy to slide laterally to center on wall. My issues are with the instructions and company support (or lack thereof).Following the directions, I attached the mount frame to the wall. The included paper template was completely useless and the provided tape actually pulled some paint off the wall. I deferred to my tape measure and level.This mount was recommended for my model Samsung TV on the Omnimount website. However, when I opened the box and checked the TV list to determine which bolts were appropriate, it wasn't listed. A quick check of the website and I found the size listed on the page for my TV (so far so good). However, it became immediately apparent that the bolts listed were too short, and spacers would be needed despite the website's claim to the contrary.Once I figured out on my own which spacers and bolts to use, I installed the brackets. Unfortunately, the smallest of the spacers were still too big resulting in the brackets standing off from the back of the TV by 1/4 inch instead of sitting flush. I would have packed the whole thing up and returned it at this point, but since the first step in the instructions was to mount the frame to the wall, I already had 4 gigantic holes drilled and lag bolts screwed in. So, I contacted Omnimount by email and asked if this standoff was safe and acceptable, but NEVER got a response. I was subsequently assured by my salesperson at the AV store that it was fine.What should have been a 2 hour project ended up taking a week. I'm now reasonably confident that the TV is secure. I can (and do) handle most any home maintenance project, but having a new $2500 TV at stake makes you want to take your time and be sure you're doing everything right. Between Omnimount's mediocre instructions and lack of response, I was left in the dark.Bottom line: The instructions, while fine if everything fits ideally, are very sparse on details, particularly when it comes to anything out of the norm. There is also no mention of the fact that the bracket rails that attach to the TV are vertically adjustable (which is nice), but makes it very difficult to get the TV level and the mounting height precisely where you want it. It's a trial and error process, each time requiring you to take the TV off the wall. Finally, Omnimount's lack of any response is inexcusable. They may make good mounts, but I will never buy another. Next time I'll go with Peerless or Sanus.
Numerous reports of camera stopping (type DCR trv38 and problem in google and you'll see what I mean) . The screen goes blank and that's the end of your DCR. Costs about $300 to repair. Reports from 2 months to 2 years usage and not linked to how often used or how treated. It is a problem with the "board" and your camera WILL die it's just a matter of when. It happened to us and we are thinking it was just us. We're buying a new DCR and you can bet it won't be a SONY even if they gave us one--they are too unreliable.
Bought this disk some months ago ... but suddenly it stopped working. I tried with Windows and MAC , USB and Firewire ... but no luck. Until that point in time I had no problem with the device
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.
Even though this device has long since been discontinued, I feel I must review the unit for posterity. As of this writing there are at least eight more of these units being marketed on ebay. I want any potential buyers to beware of this product.First, I will list the pros of this product. The audio is well above average. I really liked hearing the crisp stereo-sound broadcasted all the way to the other side of my apartment. Too, the TV has front and rear audio/video ports which allow the casual user to either hook up another external DVD player, video game or video camera for easy playback. This is a convenience I've used, and enjoyed very much. The control buttons on the remote control are duplicated on the front panel of the TV which makes the device convenient to use if one loses the remote control. I liked this very much even though I've never lost a remote control. There is a close-captioning button on the remote control, allowing one to receive text messaging from the varied television broadcasts. The remote is long and slim and has its buttons placed in convenient and natural locations for the consumer. I really like the super-slow-motion function button on the controler. It allows one to see a slow motion playback from the DVD. Even my mainline DVD players have never had that option. It is a real luxury to have.Now I will detail the cons of this somewhat disappointing device. The picture is average. Simply put, the color is too bright and a bit off-kilter. A specialist from Nova Service Center took a look and said it had nothing to do with the internal settings(Color, Tint, Balance, Contrast) so much as the product's construction when made at the Memorex factory. While the unit was easy for an experienced TV owner to master after reading the owner's manual, I do not feel a novice would be able to understand all of the TV's functions without reading the manual thrice. For one thing, there are just too many redundancies for a 14 inch TV to have or really need. As an example there are four TV screen settings-- Pictures, Movie Standard, Vivid and Personal. That and the seven set-up menus are much too many for so small a TV. For great repair work on your TV, computers and printers, contact Nova Service Center, [...] for great quality work.Now for the real problems with the machine! In order to get to a double-digit channel, one has to depress a "--" button on the remote control that allows for double digit and triple digit channels. This was the only flaw I could find in the design of the remote control, but it dragged down the overall rating of the Memorex MVD 1402 14 inch TV/DVD combo. I've never seen this on any other remote control design and I've used a score of them throughout the years. Now for the biggest problem the unit has: In internal DVD mode one cannot pick up where one left off with watching their DVD after turning the TV off. This surprised me because this can be done with ease with the 13 inch Magnavox MWC13D6. In fact, the Magnavox unit is a much better unit than this Memorex (See My Amazon Magnavox MWC13D6 Review). It is perhaps the most confounding flaw of the unit. Not being able to take up where one has left off means one has to start up the DVD from the beginning each time play is stopped! Next I had a specialist from Nova Service Center look at what I've noticed since I bought the machine in July. Two annoying vertical string filaments that constantly move from down low to up high on the screen. The filaments are small, yet annoying to my eyes as they constantly flow down and up screen which can be quite distracting. At first it was one, and now there are two string filaments. According to the Nova Serviceman the problem could very well get worse. His diagnosis was that the circuit capacitors are bad or are going bad. Not a good thing to hear from a so-called newly-refurbished unit purchased on ebay in July 2010. I have to wonder if the entire unit line from Memorex was faulty right from the factory or I got the lemon, or if the unit was somehow damaged when being shipped to me. I feel it may be a combination of the former two theories. he only way to find out for sure would be to buy another unit!I give this unit a Two-Star rating overall. There are some good qualities about the unit but it's flaws far outweigh its benefits. Buy a Toshiba 15 inch flatscreen HD TV/DVD combo instead.A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.
Horrible. I bought this two years ago for my old Sony camcorder which I admit is bulky and heavy - fell right to the ground. I recently tried to give it another shot with my superlight, supersmall digital camera - the camera might as well have been a cement block - the tripod would not support it for a millisecond. DO NOT BUY.
This appears to be a great product, however, I haven't had mine long enough to find out. This will be the second time I have had to send it back because of a faulty FM modulator. At ~$30.00 a trip (Electronica wants it back in 7 days and the bill to send it there is on you.) any savings you might get from ordering online, is eaten up fairly quickly.If you require an FM modulator for your vehicle, I would recommend purchasing local so that you can return it without the hassle, and price.
Worked ok for 2 1/2 months then...nothing. no seperate ff/rw button, too few inputs...very few outputs...poor rear speaker volume...disappointing! open and closing drawers problematic. I have a 15 year-old JVC 4.0 that works fine....this p.o.s. went back to the factory.
i bought this because i also have an ipod monster cable for my old ipod, and that works really well. i bought a zune hd and figured that id buy this before replacing the stereo in my car. much to my dismay this monster cable is awful. i dont really understand how the ipod version can work so much better than this version, but whatever. it was only like 10 bucks when i bought it so its not a big deal, just frustrating. if you really want to enjoy your zune while you drive buy a new stereo/head unit for your car that has either an aux in port or a usb port, or both. but if money really is an issue for you then id reccomend you dont spend any money on this product.
I bought this product brand new (not a refurbished model). Worked for about a year. Put in a DVD and it put up an error sign. Called the service, which said to unplug it and the computer would reset itself. NO such luck! VCR played a bit after the DVD, but error sign kept coming up, interface problem. Now it is completely dead, and I will open the case to hopefully dig out my VHS movie. At $149 dollars, not a good deal for only one year! If you buy this RCA, I strongly suggest getting it where you can purhase a powerful 3 year service warranty. For the one person who has gotten a good deal with this, it is the exception, and congratulations. I had mine about the same time, and out of the blue, kapoot!
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.
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 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!
if you are technically minded, you can handle the hurdles this presents. If you are not technically minded, you will throw this Sony remote against the wall in the first night.I think I got this delivered for $25 bucks and I got what I paid for. It works, sort of. I knew ahead of time my SAT box and my Blu-ray would not get automatic programming. I figured I would just do the teaching of each button route for those two devices. Still this is no denying that its sort of a pain to do the learning process with your old remotes and this sony remote. It will do until I convince myself I should pay more than a 100 bucks for a logitech remote, which I have not yet accomplished. my head still says ANY remote is NOT worth a cnote or better.
Not same mac color and super small range for mice and keyboard (not more than 1 meter).
I bought this to replace a broken fuse holder and a 5 minute install turned into a 45 minute mess. The terminal was way too small to fit on the battery side-post. I drilled the terminal out to fit the battery post, but the terminal crimp was too close to the hole, so it prevented the threads from catching on the battery. Wound up changing out the wire and terminal for my old one and just kept the fuse holder. Started everything up and no power. Checked power from my amps all the way back to the battery. The fuse was bad from the factory (not blown). I went through all that and still no power. Ugh. Off to the store to buy a fuse...
Third time in two months that Amazon has sent me something that is supposedly new in an opened, scotch-taped package! This is outrageous and I am getting sick of it. I waited since mid-January for this. I waited patiently. Imagine my disappointment to find a used ear buds case in a broken up package. Gee ma! Just what I wanted! An earbuds case with someone else's ear wax in it! YUCK Shame on Amazon. They did this with two sets of expensive outdoor speaker that I ordered recently too. They're getting as bad a Fry's.
See my review of the "Seagate 400 GB External USB 2.0/FireWire Hard Drive with Backup" for my bad experience with the 300 and 400GB version of this drive.
Unit worked great for 3 weeks then Video output failed.
I agree with the other comments that the cradle is very tempermental with the M130. I have no problem setting my handheld in the USB cradle, but this one is much more difficult to get in properly.More importantly, I ordered this serial cradle specifically because the USB cradle will not work with Windows NT (a grievance in itself with Palm, who just never bothered to do the work). We never got this cradle to sync with Windows NT; it never recognized a connection to the computer. I couldn't get the cradle to be recognized on my Windows XP laptop at home, either. I sent an e-mail to Palm asking for advice or help with this problem, and two weeks later have heard nothing. I plan to return the item as it was completely useless for my purposes.
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
My kit came in a flimsy cardboard box, not a reusable carrying case. You can get a better kit for half the price at Costco stores.
Neaver get this because no manuel comes with it bad quality and dosnt even work lastly it took a week to ship to il
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.
This speaker came with a 5.1 speaker system I bought for $200. I would definitely recommend buying this system only for the 5 other speakers are very decent for the money. The center channel was the bad apple though. It blew only 3 months of viewing pleasure. I am watching movies mostly with the volume turned up but not ridiculously. This speaker is a donkey! I recommend the Polk Audio CS1 for $99.
Nothing really wrong with it given the price paid. Easy to modulate the interior, good capacity, light weight.Not very comfy when loaded with lots of things.Good value for money.
When I first opened this I thought, WOW heavy and big.... Then I opened the package.What a let down.1st the cover doesn't have enough spring pressure to hold the door open more than about 1/2 inch so to tune the radio youll have to hold the cover up.2nd there is a wonderful seal that is supposed to stop water when the cover is closed. On the one I received that seal ends up with a 1/16 inch gap between the seal and the sealing suface around the circumferance.Quick review I sent it back. Amazon wont let you do a No Star review.
For those of you who is considering buying this here is my experience with it. I bought this a year ago and for the first 6 months I would have given it a 5 star rating without question. I didn't care about the lack of display and not being able to select my songs. I was sold on its size and the fact that I didn't have to worry about damaging it by dropping it and hitting it somewhere. I didn't care about paying 99 cents per song on iTunes. I knew what to expect going in.And now I'm just annoyed at this. It doesn't charge appropriately. I think the internal batteries are dying and someone said I should send it to Apple to have it replaced. I'm not going to bother. Just the concept of sending something back for a replacement part doesn't sit well with me. It is a big hassle (considering postage and trip to the post office) for me. I would just as well discard it. Also, my shuffle doesn't play certain songs. I've downloaded Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Groovejet" from iTunes and pasted to my shuffle 5 times and the shuffle still does not play this song. It plays every other song in the drive. What gives? So annoying! I could probably paste it 99 times and have one other song in it(100 song total) and it still probably wouldn't play it. Also, my shuffle nowadays plays a few songs and stops. It's not a battery issue in the sense that if I reload it, it will still play those exact same songs. It seems like there is nothing else to read(play) from then on. This shouldn't be since I filled the shuffle with songs to the max. This didn't happen to me in the first 6 months. Oh well so much for technology. I may next go for iPod Nano but if that has the same problems after 6 months of use I won't bother. Hope I can find good constructive feedback for that product.
It seems easy enough to hook up, but the remote is not a universal remote. It would be a better product if the remote was universal. Who in this day and age uses more than 1 remote to control a TV and VCR?
I was able to use this perfectly with some old IDE drives.But I lost all my wife's iTunes music and personal data connecting this contraption to her old 250GB SATA HD after installing Windows 7 on a newer HD. It basically fried the board so it was no longer responsive (platter doesn't spin) - even when installing it back into the laptop it used to live in. I bet the data is still there, but I'd have to pay a recovery service big money to get the data off the platter. So because I paid for the cheaper version of this, I now have an unhappy wife.Buying this device falls into that category of "penny wise and pound foolish." Go higher end and don't risk the damage of SATA equipment because of a low-end SATA power connection. I no longer trust this thing - it's going in the trash.
hello. i am an IT professional. i bought this cable to transfer data from my XP pc to my laptop. It does not work. if you try to transfer more than a few Gig it will hang, it will show you a usb disconnected sign.I gave it a second chance with my new desktop. This time it just sat there assessing what to transfer. 8 hours later nothing had been transferred.this is a completely useless cable.i would recommend copy & paste using an external hard drive. end of story.p.s. amazon is forcing me to rate this item with 1 star. however it deserves zero stars.
My husband bought me this player so I could have something to do while I rode the train for 4 hours to go visit my children. The first thing that happen was after only using it one time it stopped working. It would constantly stop in the middle of a movie or wouldn't play at all. If it was cold forget trying to use it. I would constantly have to fiddle with it to get it to work. Then after only having it for 4 months I decided to try and use it again and as I opened it up I heard a cracking nose and a screw fell out from the bottom of the screen where it meets the hinges. I wrote to RCA numerous times and was NEVER replied to. I tried to call them and was NEVER successful in finding a human that could help me. I HATE this POS and now it's completely broken! the whole screen broke apart at the hinges. I was never once rough on it and I'm a 35 yr old female adult, not a child being to hard on it. I was always careful with it. I will NEVER buy anything from RCA ever again. Stay away from this company and this player!!!!!
I bought this product and the installation CD had a virus on it that wiped out my whole hard drive. I will never buy from this company again.
Fell apart after first use. The soft part of the earpiece broke away from the hard plastic. Had to toss them. Very poorly made for something that needs to be hard and rugged for outdoor use.
I bought this as a replacemnt to my existing Toshiba adapter that lasted 8yrs.This one died in 6months..Be aware..just don't buy these duplicate stuff..the circuitry inside was cooked.
I tried to purchase a download of eBlaster and the download process was so terrible that I never received the program. When I requested that they cancel my order, they refused saying that the only reason for a refund is if the software does not perform as advertised. It's very difficult to see if the software performs or not when you don't get the program in the first place.
I had purchased this as an inexpensive radio to use at the health club. It was able to successfully pick up the signal from transmitters located several yards away, which was all that I needed. Sadly, about the fifth time I tried to use it I was unable to change stations, then silence. Either the unit died or battery life is less than two and a half hours, neither of which were acceptable.
I purchased this because of the great reviews on Amazon. I also checked it out at Best Buy prior to my online purchase and the bag looked decent and sturdy. After the first week of usage, I was disappointed. I have a Canon 40D and a 18-35mm lens. I purchased this camera recently and have not purchase any other accessories. When I put my 40D into the Canon bag, the camera moves around too much and the supportive padding is not sturdy to hold the camera in place. Also, there is no support strap inside the bag to lock down the camera. I think the bag should have some type of supportive strap to keep the camera from moving. After one month of usage, I discovered a 4" rip on a seam in the upper right region of the bag.Pros:Looks nice and large storage capacity.Cons:Poor quality. Poor storage support.Amazon:Retail price at Best Buy store in City of Industry, CA is $80 and retail price at amazon.com is $42.00; a saving of nearly 50%.
The Humax HDTV reciver has some problems.It freeze some times and does not react toany button on the remote. It has to be unpluged to reset it.It would freeze again later. It will overheatif it stays on for days. The screen freezes when thereis a channelwith some signal that it can't handle. Need to findthat channel and manully delete it from the list thenthe receive works again until next time it freeze.Wonder if the product was tested in any way.
This product was a waste of time and money. This thing didn't even fit my DVI port. I bought this for no reason at all. I don't know I didn't look closely. Then I couldn't return it because the dealer didn't really have great service. It made me almost want to give up on Amazon.com
It crashed the first time while loading some data and never worked again. I had to send back. It has been a few weeks and I have not received a working one yet.
I took a chance on this item hoping it would work on my D300, and so far I have had no l luck. I don't get anything even in direct sunlight. Maybe someone can show me how to work it as per experience, otherwise it's a waste of money.
This is an absolutely horrible DVD player. The first thing you will notice when watching a movie is the sound falls out of synch with the action, extremely annoying. Don't forget to leave your dvd's in the player after watching your movie or the player will burn the dvd.. it ruined two of my dvd's ... you get what you pay for, but with this item you get less for what you pay
The sound on this when i hooked it up was great. I have an Onkyo reciever so I ignored the large amount of bad reviews. I am an onkyo fan and do remain one. THis is not the CD player you are looking for. AS I said it worked, looked and sounded great; for a day. Then the tray stopped opening and closing correctly. Specifically, it stopped closing and playing CD's. Back to amazon immediatey...which by the way, with UPS pick up, is five stars for amazon!! Great return service. I am going to try the Yamaha, i know they make a good product!! And for the record; For those of you that think single function CD players are obsolete due to DVD players; think again!! I will get back to you on the Yamaha. I have a feeling I will be very happy!!
The hub worked fine for a few days, I was very happy with it. BUt one day when I turned on my computer windows kept telling me that I had an unrecognized USB device, and that none of my items plugged in through the USB hub were being recognized. I reached down and noticed the unit was very hot, too hot to touch, and was a fire hazard. I'm returning it and buying a name-brand hub, costs a little more but obviously worth it. Avoid this product.
I purchased the Sony memory in Dec 2007 and have been having problems with the camera from the first day. Isolated the problem to the memory and contacted Sony. The memory was sent to Sony Mar 24, 2008 and I received an answer back today from Sony that the memory is defective. However, Sony says the memory is a forgery and not really their product, so no warranty.This was the first time I did not buy Lexar memory and the last time I will stray.
I had owned this set for just under eighteen months when it quit working. It was not under warranty but I called Philips Customer Service to locate an authorized repair center; they directed me to a local repair shop. The tech tested the set and called me to say that the part needed was not available and asked me to call Philips to see if I could get any action from them that he couldn't get.A call to Philips got me the same response, the part is not available and will never be available. I asked to speak to someone else and was transferred to a lady at customer service who also informed me that the part was not available and she was very sorry but there was nothing anyone could do because the set is out of warranty. When I asked to speak to someone else she said there was no one else. When I asked to speak to her supervisor she claimed she had no supervisor. I believe that her job is solely to deflect these calls. I now have a $4000 door stop and Philips got their money so they don't care.If you search the web you will find a lot of people with similar problems with Philips products. You can get larger, higher quality plasmas for less money. Stay away from this one.
First, let me say that I was very pleased with the look of this unit. It "looks" like REAL quality when you remove it from the box. That's about where the pleasure ends though. The radio stations don't program well (oodles of static). The sound quality was really bad and I initially planned to buy external speakers until it stopped working. Yep, I bought this unit as a Christmas gift and in 3 days, the recipient told me she walked over to the unit to hit stop on the playing CD and everything went black. She tells me that the carpet probably caused a charge that killed the unit but she wasn't sure. I sent the Crosley back to Amazon with my CD still held hostage. I was very pleased with Amazon though, they gave me a FULL refund, shipping and return charges included. I would buy OTHER brands from Amazon again.
What I wanted was a PDA that would enable me to access the internet and download the needed software. Unfortuately, I can not do either as the internet card does not work that accommpanied the PDA and I can not download anything unto to drive as its error message is stating that it does not have enough space. Therefore, the two basic reason for purchasing the PDA is not being fulfilled.
I've used TDK DVD-R products before, but I had to use a few of these before my DVD player would recognize them. I copied an NFL game to 2 of them, one works with my other stuff, one only works with the DVD player I copied it with. Some other stuff only works with my $20 DVD player and not my better equipment. Will stick to Sony and Verbatim.
I purchased this Panasonic player to play DVD's I recorded at home with my Samsung recorder. The fact that the Panasonic played DVD-RAM was appealing, as was the price and the wonderful reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. Little did I know that the Panasonic cannot play homemade DVD's that are recorded on another brand's recorder. My 2-year old Zenith had no trouble playing my homemade DVD's, but the Panasonic froze up.After reading the manual, testing the unit, and looking on Panasonic's website, I finally called the service line. They informed me DVD's recorded on anything but Panasonic recorders would not play properly.If you have no intention of playing homemade DVD's, this may still be a good player for you. I personally think this is an absurd limitation, and it should have been listed in their product specs and manual (which I read before purchasing). I guess "standardization" is not a priority with Panasonic!
This was not what I expected...I wanted to transfer data from my boyfriends old computer to his new one. I had to resort to a thumb drive to do so...
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.
Doesn't work out of the box. Ignore using the software that comes with the unit - it will not save setting changes correctly. Instead, go to the manufacturer's web site and download the circa 2005 utility software. That works.However, I could not get this print server to work with an color HP Laserjet 1215. So, it goes back.
I've had this unit for exactly 3 years and it was good during that time but now the DVD tray door won't open.
Had problems with this product from day 1. Connect speeds were 24 Mbps or less and computer is only 15 feet from modem. Signal strength and link quality always at 100 percent. Contacted tech support and person assisting me helped to correct problem for 1 hour before problem returned. I feel unit is simply faulted. Others may have better success but I would not recommend this product.
IN BRIEF: BOUGHT IT 3 YRS AGO, NOW SOME 340-DOLLAR BOARD IS BROKEN INSIDE. THE WEB IS FLOODED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD. TOSHIBA REFUSED TO REPAIR/RECALL. EVEN IF I FIX IT, WHAT BREAKS DOWN TOMORROW?THIS TV HAS BEEN TREATED NICELY. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR IT TO BREAK DOWN.NEVER TOSHIBA AGAIN.$1600 EVERY 3 YRS? KIND OF TOO MUCH.
I was looking for a high quality cassette tape and thought this was one. I'm not satisfied with the recording quality.
I found out that IRiver itself only lists 7-8 hours of play time on the rechargeable batteries. If you want the 23 hours advertised, you have to dangle a cord out the side and use the EXTERNAL AA battery pack as a source.By the way, the practical power for the rechargeables are more like 2-4 hours, not 7-8. Also, hanging an external battery out the side defeats the appeal of how slim it is.If you are buying this cool looking CD player you are either going to have to live with 2-4 hours of battery life per charge, or you are going to have to dangle an external set of batteries out the side. This compromise was apparently a design feature of the player.Don't believe me? Here is the quote from the company's FAQ section:Q. Will the iMP-350 SlimX operate without the external battery pack, or is it required?A. The iMP-350 SlimX can run by itself on the flat batteries only. The approximate playing time on the flat batteries only is 10 hours for MP3 files and 7-8 hours for regular audio CDs. The two AA batteries, when used in conjunction with the flat, NiMH batteries, help increase playtime to approximately 23 hours for MP3 files. Also, they act as a backup when the flat, NiMH batteries run down.
I've gotten compliments on the style, but this bag is so huge (inside and on my body) that it just gets too heavy and big. There's room for your laptop gym clothes and then some, but the structure isn't comfortable enough, especially when full. The shoulder straps aren't very good, because I have had back aches.I am going for a slimmer, more compact model.
I bought this bag at a store for 65 bucks Dude- Amazon rocks (especially if you are a PRIME customer) on prices so buy it here if you really want it -- was checking out AMAZON and thought it important to pass on some info .. if you have any medical problems like arthritis, in your fingers (I caught my right hand in the laminator at school and have trouble opening things with my index, thumb and middle finger like having arthritis) don't buy the bag. The buckles are WAY too hard to get open. SIGH!Plus the main compartment VELCROS shut - you MUST clip the two buckles to secure anything inside. If the buckles were more for looks than security I would have kept it. Which ... destroys a quick grab and get spontaneity. I had to fumble to get the buckles undone. If the bag zipped, it would have been perfect.Other than that, it is a great bag that will easily fit a camera with a lens and four other lenses in the main compartment -- cords, filters, cleaners ... it fit everything.
I was unable to get the TV signal to transmit with any decent fidelity even when the TV, transmitter and receiver were in the same room about 15 feet away from each other.AITech (the supplier) failed to respond to my two emails and two voice mails. Here's the initial email I sent AITech:Hello,I bought a Wireless Cable TV (Item #06-080-008-01) on 12/22/08 for sending the TV coax signal over wireless to the TV at the other end. Here's the setup:* The source coax TV cable plugged into the Cable-IN jack on the AITech Transmitter box.* The AITech Receiver box connected from its TV-CH3-OUT to the coax jack in the back of TV.With the transmitter and receiver powered on and set to the same one of the 4 RF channels and the TV powered on and set to channel 3, the image is unrecognizable with lots of distortion and "snow". No recognizable speech is heard, only the white noise buzzing sound.Things I try include the following:1. Set RF channel to 1 on both the transmitter and receiver.2. Set RF channel to 2 on both the transmitter and receiver.3. Set RF channel to 3 on both the transmitter and receiver.4. Connected the TV directly to the source coax TV and verified that the images on the channels are clear and acceptable quality.5. Replaced the coax cable from the receiver to the TV.6. Extended the antennas for the receiver and transmitter to their full height.7. Turned off Ethernet Wireless Router set to transmit at 2.457GHz.8. Pressed the Scan button on the remote to have the receiver scan for channels.The TV/receiver and transmitter were situated no further apart than 15 feet with no intervening walls or obstacles.Please advise. Thank you.
I just spent four hours making four cables. Yes, an HOUR per cable.They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results.Well, shoving CAT6 wires into these (insert the most vulgar expletive here) connectors is insanity.I tried cutting the wires on an angle, but actually had better luck, if you could call it that, cuttingthem straight. It often took upwards of twenty attempts to get the wires through the connectors in the right order.The only good thing about them, at least when it comes to CAT6 cabling, is that you feel like you've wonthe lottery when the wires slide though the connector AND they're in the right order.I'm giving them TWO stars, because if you happen to get the wires through the connector, the tool and connectorswork very well.As of now, my voice is hoarse from yelling expletives at the top of my lungs, and my blood pressureis at dangerous levels. Save yourself some major frustration, and DON NOT buy these for CAT6 cables.
I received these the last week of October, and they died the first weekend of December. I used them with my IPOD. They are comfortable and work well for drowning out airplane noise while I listen to books or music during a flight. I am hoping I just got a bad pair and the replacement will last longer.
This DVD player worked beautifully for the first year and a half. Then it started having errors when a disc was inserted... which I was able to live with, and get around after playing with it for a few minutes. Finally about a month ago it got the point where it would no longer recognize discs when I inserted them. It loaded the discs (mechanically speaking) just fine - but it could never seem to track to the start point of a disc.So I finally broke down and took it to Best Buy for repairs. The estimate came back as $300+ to repair a bad laser assembly. Only about $60 of that was labor, so the parts were unbelievably expensive!!! You can buy the unit new for less than that - which I do not recommend to anyone.
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.
This coupling would not work luckily I found one from manufactuer and was able to finish the project. Do not recommend you buy this product. If you can get one straight from revo America and pay a little more I would.
I bought one of these a year or two ago to replace my original Fuji Finepix 6900Z battery which was no longer holding a charge for very long. I used it for a graduation, and occasionally thereafter for a couple of months. Appeared to work fine. The camera was not used for a month, so when I was going to use it again and turned the camera on I was not too surprised that it did not come on. I plugged the charger cord into the camera to charge it, but the charging light did not even flicker. Thinking maybe the charger had died, I took the battery out of the camera and put it in the wall charger for it. The charge light did not even flicker on it either. I had kept the old original battery, which was many years old, and stuck it in the charger, and the light came on immediately. I tried the new battery in the charger again, still with no charge light coming on. I was never able to get it to charge at all. Dead, dead, dead...
I had this router for about 6 months, and it started to slow down to the point of being unusable. Connection speeds were fine, but DNS lookup times were so high that they were timing out. (My internet connection was fast if i bypassed this router, but as the router slowly died, the connection speeds through this router became slow enough to be unusable. )Long story short, while this router was working, it worked fine. Once it decided to stop working so well, there was nothing i could do. (Powercycle, restart, reset to factory defaults, manually tweak settings, etc.)Finally i had to send the router back to Linksys to have it replaced (but only after confirming the problem with 4 separate technical support agents, and then a level 3 tech, then spending over 2 hours on the phone with different customer service agents who repeatedly told me "you'll have to have that confirmed by a tech" and "there is no manager for you to talk to." ) I did, eventually, get to send my router to linksys to get it replaced.I had to pay for shipping. Over a week later i finally got my replacement, and it was in far worse shape than the partially working unit i sent to linksys. This one had only a single working port, and wouldn't stay powered up for more than 3 minutes.So after another 3 hours on the phone with people who hardly speak english, after confirming that there is a problem with a level 1 tech, and then a level 3 tech, and then after being told that their RMA department "is busy" so i should call back later, i finally got a SECOND RMA processed, sent out my broken replacement, (for which I paid shipping again) and waited ANOTHER week for the new replacement.Finally i have my 3rd router, and it is working fine. I can only assume that this one might last 6 months if i'm lucky (as my NEW one only lasted as long, and this is quite obviously a well-used refurbished model) but more likely it'll be a matter of 2 or 3 months before i need to repeat this whole process.BE WARNED: the quality control for this hardware is far under par, the software interface is not intuitive and frustratingly unstable, and worst of all, their customer service and technical support is A NIGHTMARE to deal with.I give it 2 stars because while it is working, it does actually work. enough to get by at least.
I buy this mp3 player,refurbished item.MP3 player is come but cables and headphones is not.How do you mean that I charging and put the music on them??????Realy sucks!!!!This is not right from you.Thank you.
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 works quite well as more expensive one from Phillips, panasonic...however, the device is made in China. the DVD attacment place in front of the dvd tray falled off from the tray. how can it be? does the heat generate after recording 2 movie from my tivo cause the glue to break off? it good be nice if the information display the time remain on record disk. if i record movie or program from satellite (dishnetwork). complete full dvd+rw sometime can read back on bundle dvd+rw media. i also have problem with imation dvd+rw when it write over 4.4GB of data. the last VOB file is unreable.
Have had this camera since last xmas.Camera for the price paid and what it is at today is totally unacceptable.NO ZOOM, 0.8 megapixels, grainy photos even at high settings, low grade CCD that displays very slow, battery life subpar, 20 second delay between shots, no USB, low-tech power switch, no lens cover, inferior viewfinder that takes in no light very hard to see thru....
As of right now, I am an Apple Student DeveloperMost of my work comes from Filmmaking, as I'm an Independent Filmmaker, and all of my post production work relies heavily upon my Apple G5 Tower, as well as a TON of external harddrive storageWhile some of my LaCie HD's have worked great, many of them have simply failed mehere are the pro's -1. great interface - both FireWire 400 and 800, and they are easy to daisychain2. they are fast - 7200 RPM, and usually, if the drive is good, the performance will showCONS -1. very weak body ---- forget if you drop this thing even one inch - it'll be dead2. very tough to hookup to other drives -- when I say this, I mean it is impossible to stack this drive, or try and put it in a space where it'll stay putTHE BIGGEST PROBLEM ---I don't know what accounts for this - whether its the bridge or the drive itself - but LaCie's drives fail way too muchI've probably purchased around 14 LaCie drives in the past 4 years, for varioius film projects and associate ones ----- of the 14, I have had 5 completely fail on meThis is simply unacceptable for any drive companywhen you consider it all, companies like MAXTOR offer drives with the same interface, same speeds, but at a lower pricewith that said, take a look at MAXTOR, whose drives are housed in a very indestructive body (...)On a sidenote, LaCie has honored the warranties on their drives, and when they're open, their customer service is very helpful --- but I've lost too much data, at this point, to recommend them
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 still have not received this item!!! I don't know if it go lost in the mail or what happened, but I sure don't have it.
I have this product and got it new. I have the same problem. Cleaner bottle emty. No good. I won't buy this product again. It is no good. I did not buy this from Amazon. Amazon will treat you right. I been shoping at Amazon for years. And if any thing is wrong with any product they will make it good. I will not buy Memorex no more. I am going with something else Amazon has.Thank you very much AmazonCalvin From New Castle INDIANA
This is a fantastic concept, and our daughter loves it, when it works.The first Mix Max had problems after 3 weeks - screen froze and the clock stopped at 5:33am. I was able to return it for an even exchange.Second Mix Max worked for 2 1/2 months, then it started having inermittent blank screens, the Disney card movies would not play ("file not supported" messages appeared) and the time locked at 5:33am. The center > play button is not working properly - when pressed it does not always play until you find a "sweet spot" that it accepts.We have tried calling Memorex repeatedly for support - they are "looking into" the problems, but have no fix and because we are out of the 90 days from initial purchase we are out of luck as far as a replacement or exchange.Great idea, cool features - if you get one that is not a lemon. Our only option at this time is to gamble another $100+ for a new one to see if we get lucky and get one that works for over a few months. Not likely - will probably spend a more for a more stable player.
I't simple. I purchased two of these one for each computer. In under a year they began heating up and finally burned out. I didn't get a single response from customer service requests. &#60;br /&#62;It'sa dud!!!!!!!
The item looks nothing like the picture in the ad. The thickness of the wire in the ad looks a lot thicker and better quality and what I received was a cheap material that has a thin flimsy wire with no protection plastic cap that is attached to the wire so you don't lose them.My item looked nothing like the ad and it's JUNK, never going to buy from this person again."Buyer Beware" the product that I purchased and received was nothing like the item that I receive. This is a "Scam" and they sold me and others a cheap product that does not match the image or description of the thickness.Apparently I'm not the first this has happened to, others have received the same cheap falsely advertised product too.
I do not recommend this monitor. The static/feedback is way too loud. And if you're using it to monitor your baby over night it will eat batteries. You have to plug it in all the time. I'm currently looking for a rechargable unit. I will say that the night light is great. The soft glow will not wake your baby up.
BEWARE. This printer has one MAJOR design flaw: The print rollers slip on special paper such as Business Cards or any kind of labels. HP has 2 "Workarounds" but for it but neither fixes the problem. They only address the slippage at the top of the page but do not address the constant slippage throughout the rest of the page. I bought 2 of these printers for my business but can't print my business cards, mailing labels, or any other labels. BTW, very poor client service; once I mentioned the "workarounds" not working they stop responding. Selling printers on Ebay. BEWARE
i bought this fish finder 2 week ago. after i opened then realized item has been used before, and also it doesn't work correctly. i saw the screws of fish finder has opened before , because the screws were damaged.ATT Amazon doesn't accept any electronic items if you opened Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo how can i know the item working or it doesn't ??????????????????????????????? This is stupid return policy.
This unit works fine but the nightmare begin as soon as u need support. My unit start to lock up a while back. Send them countless emails to ask for help and never get any reply. Finally get a hold of their support phone number and I gave up after being on hold for 2 hrs each - 2 times in a row.If anyone from Amazon is reading this: You guys should stop carrying this brand.
I bought this camera for my trip to Hawaii. I took a few pictures with the camera before I submerged it in water, and the pictures turned out fine. I took it on my kayak trip where it got slightly wet (still have not submerged it in water at this point) and it appeared to be working fine, but soon after submerging it under water to take pictures while snorkeling, water leaked into the case and fried the camera. I lost all of my photos! Drying out the camera didn't work.I did not swim more than 9' deep with that camera, and I prepared the camera according to the instructions in the pamphlet. This camera is poorly constructed and a COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. From now on I'm going to stick with disposable waterproof film cameras because they have never failed me in the past. I can't convey how disappointing it was to have lost the photos of the sharks, sea turtles, and fish I saw. "At best" this camera is fit for use during activities where a camera may get slightly wet (e.g., kayaking, the water park, beach, etc.). And if you still want to take a chance with this camera, I would suggest not installing the strap because you should get a better seal without it. Just pray that camera doesn't slip out of your hand.Additional Note on the Warranty: I'd also like to point out how ridiculous and meaningless their warranty is. The company charges you $10 so that they can ship the item back to you. If you take in account the $5-8 you pay to just ship the item to them, you are paying a total of $15 for THEIR mistake!!! Moreover, that's nearly 1/2 of what the camera cost in the first place.
For my PowerBook - my first bluetooth mouse (a macally bt) worked for about nine months and then a bad battery caused major leakage all over my desk. So for the replacement I read the reviews and went with the Kensington bluetooth mini - primarily for the on/off functionality.I like the size and shape, the on/off switch and the scroll works just keen. However, tracking is a nightmare - especially when CPU usage is high (applications like Photoshop, Acrobat or using a VPN to access my work files). I tried troubleshooting, adjusting the track rate, but nope. The cursor continues to stutter across the screen with this mouse.I think I'm going to throw in the towel and go back to wired.
After powering up the camcorder displayed black screen on LCD or viewfinder, with a message to remove the cap. No image recording was possible, only the sound recorded. Could play tapes from other camcorders. Planning to return the item
When I got these headphones I loved them, they sound perfect, are comfortable, and look good, I expected superior quality which is why I get Sony stuff. I used them for about 6-8hrs aday and within a week the soft rubber cord casing began to rip behind my neck. I've had them for about 4 months, and they are damaged in 5-6 long areas which I covered with electric tape. The rubber ear plug parts fall off easily and I am down to my last pair(of 3 supplied pairs). They still sound great, although they look horrible and are stiff with all the electric tape. Why this rubber cord casing was used I don't understand and am dissapointed every single morning.
I bought it on December 7, 2010, and it died last evening (Dec 9, 2011). Actually less than a year because at least 5-6 days was shipping time. I don't recall when I received it.It dropped the connection intermittently during the time I had it.I don't know how long the warranty is for. It doesn't make any difference, I don't want to have to wait while it's being returned, repaired, and sent back to me. I'd have to pay at least the cost of shipping it back to the company.I ordered a Medialink - Wireless N Router. I hope I have better luck with it.
I followed the directions and to my surprise the unit would do nothing but cycle over and over. I called the support number and was put in a que listening to the same 3 min track of piano music only to be transfered to a voicemail box afer about 10 min.Looks Like I will be returning it.days later and still no call back from support, I have returned the unit for a new one and it actually gives me the home screens etc. I hoped to get at least the ability to play music out of this device but find that even after firmware updates it gets more and more flaky.I can maybe squeeze a song or two out but expec to reboot the PC and this unit everytime you use it I am running a machine that is above specs for this unit and can get some use sometimes definatly wouldnt trust it at a party. I will be returning it for goodtrying the Linksys product next.dont waste your money unless you like the abuse and can return it fairly easily.
I bought two and I thought its like the original one. when the first one died i thought my sons did something bad to it. but second one dies suddenly and made me believe that it is the charger problem.
It's a well-made case, but doesn't fit my M1330 Dell, certainly not with a battery attached (either 6-cell or 9-cell).It is made for a rather fat (thick) laptop, not for the slim ones of today: it has very deep cavity to put the laptop in.Has virtually no room to carry charging brick, nor any room to carry other accessories like adapters, mouse, cables, etc.It DOES have a place to put your iPod or iTouch, and place for a small, slim camera.No outside pocket for travel documents, etc. Only the flap-covered pouch for your iPod and camera and calling cards and pens.Not very useful for air traveler. Maybe okay for carrying it to your local Starbucks.
This is a good product. Not as good as an MP3 player with internal memory, as it is bulkier. But, it is great for the price. The only drawback is, it is somewhat larger than a player with internal memory. Running with it can be uncomfortable at times...if you are a runner, you may prefer a smaller mp3 player, one you can put in your shorts pocket....
I bought Philips 793CH thinking that Philips has a great reputation in making great DVD & CD players, but i got really disappointed as my player most of time doesn't read discs. Sometimes it reads the disk and sometimes it rejects the same disk when entered later. Most of the time i get the display saying &quot;disk error&quot;. IT doesn't give the folder names for the MP3 files so you have to look for a perticular song in the list of 150 songs and its doesn't even display the full title of the song as it is limited to less character space only. Although this player has all the fancy outputs including 'component video output', 's-video output', and has optical in and they work great but the bottom line for this player is &quot;ITS NOT WORTH IT&quot;I still don't have any probs with Philips as a brand cause other DVD players of Philips kicks ass! they just play anything! But this one is a loser!
The SC101 does enable one to take IDE hard drives and make them available on the network.However, it doesn't work with Windows 7 or anything other than Windows XP and Vista.It uses a proprietary file system, so it cannot be accessed directly. You must install the Netgear software to enable a Windows PC to see the drive.Very clunky solution, much better alternatives at less cost.
Against the advice of the reviews I read on Amazon, I purchased this unit because there are not that many sports MP3 players. After six hours of trying to download songs to the device, I finally was able to get a few songs on though I have no idea how to do again. The real problem is the Musicmatch software which is very unstable. While it works fine for burning cds, not so for downloading to this device.Now that I have some songs on it, I have to say the quality is good and the armband works well.Would I recommend buying this unit? Yes, if your idea of exercise is burning calories through frustration and anger. If not, you would be better off humming while you run.
Just a plain old in-line roller switch.nice fit and finish tho', so I kept'em.
Claim to be original Epson cartridges. With the price, I should have known they are not. And they suck. Sent one back and seller replaced it, but since then the seller hasn't even contacted me back about the other 4 that don't work. Hopefully Amazon.com will eliminate this seller.
Watch out for this one. I loved this player when i got it. Unfortunately about two weeks past the 90 day warranty the headphone jack broke. I was plugging in the headphones and the jack broke away inside the player leaving it totally useless. Cheaply made and now i know why they have a 90 day warranty.
This is a nice unit with a very crisp, high resolution display and a good interface given its compact size. The case and the controls seem very sturdy. I chose it over the competing Magellan models for these reasons.The 24 Mb of memory is more than enough to store an entire metropolitan area; in fact, I generally can fit about two metro areas. Transfer rates are slow via the serial interface and the MapSource software is a little clunky, but adequate.The software features are comprehensive. I have owned the unit for about 6 months and am still discovering new features and shortcuts.Unfortunately, I can only give the product 2 stars overall. This is because the one thing the unit does not do well is receive GPS signals. Given the fact that it is allegedly a &quot;GPS receiver&quot;, this is a major shortcoming. I had hoped to use the unit as a sophisticated pedometer / navigation device for outdoor running, and as a cheap nav system in my car.My experience has been that it will not receive signals in the car unless held pressed to the glass, or better yet, outside a window which is down. It also does not seem to receive signals when in its carrying case, making it useless except when carried in the hand. It will not receive signals when under trees, near buildings, or under cloudy skies. In order to use it, I generally need to take it in my hand, walk around slowly with my arm upraised in the clearest area I can find, and wait 1-2 minutes to get a satellite lock.The unit is nice overall, with many features over the competing Magellan models. However, without the ability to receive GPS signals reliably, it might as well be a paper weight.
When you are deciding upon a digital camera, you have to take into consideration the subjects you want to capture. What is this camera going to be used for?I have owned this camera for three years now. I keep going back to it, thinking maybe those past incidents were just flukes. Maybe the camera doesn't oversaturate every shot. Maybe the flash doesn't completely wash out everything within 5 feet. Maybe the sky really was cloudy that day, and the camera didn't just wash it out. Maybe it was just too dark to take a picture without the hideously bright flash.But no.Every time I pick up the camera, I'm reminded of the mistake I made: buying a camera that looked fancy and benefited a good cause without doing any research.It takes okay shots outside in bright daylight, as long as you don't have any moving targets or contrasting subjects. I never got a true color for the sky; even on days where there wasn't a cloud in sight, half the sky in the shot was white.With this camera, you can never take a close-up shot. You can't take pictures inside. You can't take pictures of things that move, since the shutter speed is very slow and the camera can't take any shake whatsoever.Buy yourself a better camera and donate $5.
My two PC and one laptop all have trouble from time to time when trying to use this IOGEAR USB hub. For example, (1) if the hub is plugged in before booting up, it will take a much long time for the PC to show the Windows welcome screen; (2) the PC will hanged during the shut down step if the HUB still connected; (3) The PC can't recognize all ports on the hub from time to time; (4) some time keep asking me to format a CF card which has data inside.I had few IOGEAR products at home and they are not performing very well, guess I won't buy from this brand any more.
I ordered Blue Raven 40GB Media Player but i received an accessory kit.Wasted my time on buying and returning it.They do not even replied me when i contact them through amazon.
Had the same problems that everyone else seems to have. Disc won't play, loud, and works when it wants to. I didn't look at the online reviews before buying. After I bought it, and it didn't work - then I looked at the reviews. I know - I am a little slow sometimes. I went out and bought a new Sony - which I love. I gave this cheap one to my 14 year old son and told him if he fixed it - he could have it. He is mechanically inclined - so he was fired up. He had the stinking thing fixed in 15 minutes!! When they package this thing - quite a bit of material gets into the machine. When he opened it up there was a lot of dust and packaging material all over the components and the eye. He gently, with a dry cloth, cleaned up the guts of the machine - put it back together - and it has worked like a charm for the last 3 months. Just be gentle when cleaning this thing out - and you should have a usable player. I still only rate this as a 2 though because you shouldn't have to self diagnose and fix before playing. Hope this helps.
Bought this on a whim after I bought my Canon A75...looked like a good deal for the price. I'd have to agree with all the previous reviewers and say "don't waste your time". The bag is big enough for the camera and maybe a spare memory card, and it doesn't have any straps (just a belt loop). Save yourself a couple bucks and go to Walmart and get the Samsonite bag the previous reviewer mentioned (I got one for under 4 dollars with plenty of room for extra batteries, cards, etc.)
I ordered this MP3 player for my mom on her birthday. I already own the same player, so I knew it would be easy for her to operate. The player came in the mail in a timely fashion and appeared to be new and in the origional packaging.When we opened the packaging and hooked the player up to the computer to start syncing music, we got a less than pleasant surprise- the player was obviously used. Almost half of the 2G of storage was already used- there were many, many songs already loaded (not the type of music Mom would want to listen to!). We attempted to remove these pre-loaded songs, but we kept getting error messages. Attempts to sync new music also got error messages. We followed directions to restore the player to "factory new condition", but the player locked up and nothing changed.We are returning this player, and getting a replacement. I feel like we were given a used, defective returned item advertised as new. I am willing to give Amazon another chance to correct this situatuion, but I admit I am disappointed. If the items sold are refurbished or returned re-sells, they should be advertised as such.
I'll cut right to the chase. No adjustment for tone. Needs more bass in the speakers. The display at night will replace any nightlight you have on in the room. It is REALLY bright.I have to cover the display to go to sleep. The unit has a button for display but no reference to to what it does in the manual, it just shows that it is there? Called the manufacturer, talked with two different people and they informed me the button does not function on this model???
Don't waste your money on this player. I bought this exact one in June 2004 and already have had to replace it. A VERY slow machine (tray opening, reading discs, switching modes etc). It also had a difficult time reading some discs that played fine in my other DVD player. Save yourself the frustration and look for a Sony or Magnavox and invest a little more money. You will get a lot more machine.
Everything looks good. Except this U3. I wish someone can explain, in simpler terms what in the world it does to an average consumer.It is like the sales rep in Circuit city rep saying " It has got 120Hz and a video processor blah blah"....all fine but what in the world does that bring to me? So sales reps or anyone doesn't seem to understand this simple question!
I ordered 3 of these 500GB drives between Nov and Dec 2008 to use in an external AMS 4-drive enclosure. I had a good experience with WD drives with some 40 and 80GB lasting many years without problems. However, ALL 3 of these drives started to develop faulty sectors a couple of months ago, just a few months past the one-year date of usage.I could blame the enclosure, but a Seagate 500GB drive also contained shows no such bad sectors and was bought in mid-2007! I understand one can ocassionally get a problematic drive, but three drives purchased within two months?
I would like to give this set 4 stars when I got it first day. The reasons are cheap price with wirelss function even the quality is soso.However, I change my mind after 2 week. The worse thing is the power consumption. The mouse bottom sense red light is always ON, even you truned off the computer. I believe the keyboard does, too. (Keyboard has no LED light for me to tell, but you can know per change battery period.) This set is a crazy battery drinker.In addition, this set requires way more battery power to work normally. I take out the batteries after the mouse losing control and put batteries into my old Logitech mouse (Logitech LX5 Cordless Optical Mouse). OMG, it still can work for extra 2 weeks.I just wanna give this battery drinker 1 star after I used it 1 month.Overall, the end out is 2 stars from its advantages and disadvantages. I would say "Don't look at its current price, but think about your future cost."
Hard to use, fails often. After 2-3 years the receiver is dead and I was recommended to buy a new one. The receiver died silently, it just stopped working and once activated produces one never ending beep. MIDLAND says it can not be repaired and can be sent back to them to be thrown away. Midland says they do NOT recycle. Midland offered a new one to me for $15, then the supervisor lowered the price down to $12 upon their decision, but then they refused to honour the $12 offer after another sales rep called me; plus it costs $20 to return it to them and have to wait 2 weeks, so not worth the time and I will buy from another manufacturer by researching online well first. Leave at the store shelf and you will not miss anything. Made in Communist China - coming to the government near you (communism). Keep on supporting communist made goods and you will soon find yourself in a communist "heaven". Always read the one star reviews first, cause many 4-5 star reviews are biased or are paid for.
This looked like it would be a good product since it had all the features I wanted and got pretty good reviews. My experience has been that it's signal is weak and results in distorted sound. I tried different frequencies on the radio and positioned it in different places in the car but always close to my antenna. Nothing I did improved the sound and I would say it is not usable if you want to listen to music.
It didn't work for us. The radio station we wanted to get in didn't get any better than with the antenna sent with the receiver. However, a different station that we don't listen to does come in better.
I bought this lantern to go with my 12v drill/driver that I have been using many years. Everything works fine, but the unit is much too bulky to include in my toolbox, so it gets left at home.
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.
1. Amazon page said it was "retail packaged" but partially true. The memory stick is retail packaged but the adaptor is NOT. The adaptor appears to be some no-name generic brand that is very cheaply made. Read on...2. The adaptor broke on first use. Put it in the camera and tried to retrieve it, nope won't come out. I kept pushing down to activate the spring loaded release in teh camera..nada. Finally was able to grab it and half of it came out. With the help of some small long nose pliers got the other half out very gingerly. VERY POOR QUALITY!! This part was very cheaply made & is worthless.3. Memory Card - I agree with the other person who stated that while the card is SUPPOSED to be 4MB, when I put it in my camera it reads at less than 2MB. I am not going to say that the card is fake since I have no proof of it yet but it is not as advertised which is just as bad as being a fake.I have put in for replacement so we will see how their customer service is.
We got this unit 4 years ago. The antenna does not work very well, never did (we like to listen the radio). The cd works but a lot of disks that play fine in the new truck skip on this unit. We don't use the remote feature. The sound is quit decent and has a couple of preset modes like "jazz" "rock" etc. The mounting hardware was terrible, had to rig it so that could be mounted. Weird. It is not "thin "like they show in the photos, it is about 4" deep. The speaker wire is very short, so had to splice on longer wire. The speakers do not have a way to hang them, so I rig them by attaching a hook and hung them from the ceiling. But it still works after 4 years so I guess its ok. Shopping now for a new one that has a good antenna.
I simply cannot understand any review that describes these ear buds as anything less than fair. They have absolutely no bass, and while the sound is decent spatial highlighting, it just plain tinny.I would have given them one star on sound alone, but they do fit better than most ear buds I have tried.Not recommended.
Compared to the Panasonic DJ Street models, these do not hold a candle to them. Much more fragile, thinner design and the sound is not as good; left side is staticky, would not buy again.
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.
I'm a student journalist who tends to rely on tape recorders for interviews, preferring them for accuracy's sake. I bought this one about a year ago, and it's given me nothing but trouble ever since. Playback is atrocious, especially in really quiet settings, where all it seems to pick up is the horrible white noise of nothingness ...
This printer uses a lot of ink. You get very few pages per ink cartridge. The ink cartidges are very expensive. If you really want a cheap printer, look elsewhere.
This item worked great for me until I had to change the ink. When I replaced the ink cartridge with a brand new one, the printer would not rec9ognize it. It kept telling me that it was the wrong ink cartridge. I did the usual: turned off and back on, tried restarting my computer, I took out the cartridge and reseated it several times. I even unplugged the printer and plugged it back in. I eventually put it in the closet and after a few months when I needed to scan some items, I took it out and this time it recognized the cartridge. It worked fine for a while and when it was time to change cartridges, the same problem occurred again. Works wonderfully as a scanner, but thumbs down on printing.
Disappointed as it does not fit on Laptop, it falls down when i fix on my Dell laptop Lid and Zoom is not close ....
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.
I thought I'd get these guys to see what all the hubub was about, but found myself disappointing. I felt silly after buying them because I didn't notice a difference in quality.Pros: It works?Cons: They are so bulky and thick that my TV mounted on the wall will not angle down enough because they stick out of the back so far. You need a solid few inches of clearance from the plug. This is a problem if you need to have it close to the wall or need to loop them up from the bottom. Big issue for no gain and higher price. This bulk is completely unnecessary.
The charger was sent as indicated in the advertisement however, the seller did not send the dock along with the charger as indicated. The seller was contacted and did not respond to the email sent requesting the dock be sent. Without the dock, the system can not be used as desired. Therefore, I rate this seller as unreliable.
I gave this only 1 star because it is not a touch lamp, which is the reason why I was purchasing this lamp. It's a nice lamp, just not touch sensitive.
Great mini but I've only used it once....It wont hold vertical for heavy cameras but otherwise its the best constructed mini tripod ever, although I probably would just use my shoe if the situation presented itself
This won't keep a connection to the DSL line for more than 15 minutes without dropping it. I have to reboot it at least 3 times a day, as half the time when it drops, it won't reconnect. This is way worse than the 2-wire DSL modem provided by AT&T. Useless for any kind of online gaming.
I bought this mp3 player after doing much research online, I was excited about all the rave reviews I read, I guess I should have went to customer-oriented sites like this to see how it lasts in real world situations. I am not new to mp3 players I have had an ipod which I loved and was sad when it met its demise, so i decided to buy this product....big mistake...after only having it for less than a month it froze on me, I tried reseting it with no results, so I read in the manual that you can remove the battery and reset it that way...Well that resulted in my hard drive deleting all of my songs, and my computer no longer recognized the player. Apparently this is a problem with the creative firmware erasing everything and no longer be recognized by the comp. I would have to recommend not getting this one and going with another brand.
we purchased this printer in Feb.-within 2 weeks the print quality deteriorated significantly! They also would not honor the $50. rebate coupon, although all required info was there. We have an HP printer of comparable price that has lasted 2 years and counting. We'll NEVER buy another epson product EVER! Don't get suckered like we were.
I was very disappointed with the Dlo remote control for my ipod. What's the point of a remote when it has to be an inch away with a direct line to the senor? I brought it back to the store and decided to give it another try with a different brand. I got the Griffin AirClick which was a couple of dollars cheaper and you can point it wherever you want and the ipod responds.
I have spent many hours over the last two weeks trying to use the ADS Tech DVD Xpress DX2 Video Converter. I have tried sending the video directly to disc and direct to hard drive. All attempts have failed. The capture freezes within a few seconds to a few minutes. I have disconnected all USB devices other than my mouse to eliminate any possible interference without success. I have become totally frustrated in tiring to use this product. I have asked ADS for help and received no response. I am ready to give up and return the product.
If all you need is a DVD player, this system is great. The picture quality is nice, the price is low, the design is sleek and the case seems really useful.But that's the problem. The case will only hold the machine securely (or close at all) if the battery is removed. So, if you want to watch in the car and strap the nice case to the seat in front of the kids, the machine has to be plugged in! Doesn't seem very portable. If your children are done watching it by battery and you are ready to put it away, you have to dissemble it to get the case to close. Not really acceptable for me.Also, we have, in the past, hooked the Nintendo up to our portable DVD players. This does have an AV In, but I couldn't get it working. I admit, it may be my cord, but it worked in my last machine. I will likely return this machine and try a different brand.
Well of course I knew it wouldn't sound as good as direct connection. But I didn't expect having to change the station 4 times every hour while driving through "middle of nowhere" Ohio. Either make it more powerful or stop making it at all, it's a waste of money.
So these are 14 Gauge wires, which someone said in a review here the lower the gauge (AWG - American Wire Gauge, meaning not metric) the better the sound... That's kind of a leap of logic though. The lower the gauge the thicker the wire. All things being equal, the thicker the wire the lower the electrical resistance/the better conductivity is for the signal - however conductivity of the signal through the wire degrades only as it passes through the wire, the longer the wire, the more it degrades, and it doesn't degrade by a measurable amount until it travels about 50 feet. So going from "thin" 18 gauge wire to "thick" 14 gauge or lower is sort of over kill. I know this, and my speakers are 10 feet from the receiver but I go buy the thickest highest quality wire I can.Which brings me to these. I purchased these wires based on a recommendation from a very well known audio dealer. They arrived, look nice, have a really easy to work with soft rubber casing, aesthetically pleasing - for a wire anyway, and have helpful labels printed on the rubber casing. The case I found was easy to peal away with a wire striping tool. It came right off, cleanly, with one pass of the tool - Unlike the cables to go wires that I eventually replaced these with. They are coated in thick plastic that would just not pull awayAnyway, after I exposed the copper the good thoughts I had about these wires were gone, replaced with wonder, confusion, and dissappointment.From everything I've read, it's not only the Gauge (thickness) of the wire, but how many copper strands make up the wire as well. The more strands, the more surface area, again helping conductivity. Many low gauge wires tout the number of strands are contained within them, into the low 100'. THESE HAVE 19! Yes, other high end, low gauge wires, have hundreds of strands, I counted 19 in these.The 19 strands are thick, and hard to work with. I bought Monster MKII banana plugs to terminate them with and found they were really difficult to connect due to the thickness. The Monsters screw on over the wire strands, and the process just isn't ideal. I can't recommend the MKII Banana plugs either, but I'll save that for another review. I do recommend the GLS Locking Series though, but again, these contain to few strands of wire to work with those either.OK so there is a shockingly small amount of copper strands in them. Another thing I didn't like, is that the strands are straight, not twisted/braided, etc. There is a reason ever other speaker cable I've seen are in a twisted pair configuration, twisting conductors naturally helps to cancel out electromagnetic interference.I don't know why these are so expensive, or highly rated. I wouldn't bother with them, and seriously can't recommend them.
Keyboard ok. MOUSE IS TRASH. I have had this "thing" for just one day and already the mouse button squeeks worse than if it were a live mouse!!! I'm off to Circuit City and this puppy is going in the trash bin where it belongs. For $35 I didn't expect top quality but I DID expect it to work correctly for more than a day!!! Geez. And no warranty of course... because I didn't PAY THEM AN EXTRA $15 (on a $35 item???)... I can see why they require you to pay extra for a warranty... they know it's trash. SAVE YOUR MONEY.
The swivel doesn't stay in place. I turn the item so that my TV faces a certain direction, and it immediately moves to another position. Horrible product. Stay away.
when I received the camera it had a great solid feel,charged the battery shot some video footage,the main reason for buying it,I wasn't interested in the other functions long story short,the motor has a very loud noise during the taping & watching playback,the worst part was turning it off, it had a mind of it's own, sent it back, hope this review helprd!
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 bought this and it came with 3 screws that were striped. I did not strip them, they came that way. My friend who has a knack for these things helped me drill one of the screws out and we got in it. Also the shell is very flimsy and dents easily.
I have an earlier version of this router that I bought about 12 or 13 years ago. My network was getting unreliable so I bought this new model so I could reuse the high gain antennas I bought for the old one. I used it for two weeks and realized that this router was no better than the older model. I took this router out and put in a cheap Belkin N router and saw 1000% improvement. The technoligy of this router is just plain out-dated. You can buy an affordable new tech router for the same price with much better performance.
if you own one of those projector sets, you'll be buying one of these...many times....too damm expensive and not worth the effort of dealing with. get a new tv first...short lifecycle.
Unless you have a wad of cash lying around that you don't need, don't waste your money on what I consider a piece of junk! Others in these reviews have had the exact same problems that I have had, so I know it is not just me. I bought my unit a year ago, and unless they have GREATLY improved the machine, I would not pay five dollars for this unit. Allow me to elucidate...The machine worked fine for about a month or two after I got it hooked up. I was a happy camper. Then the problems began. It started with the DVD+Rs. Some of this may be a bit hard to believe, but it is all true. I started getting numerous disc errors when I would try to record, or in a lot of cases even play, a DVD. I could not get the unit to play store bought DVDs. As far as the disc errors go, here is the short list - "Disc Contains Unknown Data", "Disc Warning", "Disc Error" - that is if it would read the discs at all! And get this - I would get "Disc Contains Unknown Data" errors on BLANK DISCS!!!! So I call Philips technical support. What a joke! I am surprised these people can find the floor when they get out of bed in the morning! At a point when I could have returned the unit, Technical Support assured me that a firmware upgrade would fix my problems, and they sent me an upgrade disc. When I got the disc and put it in the recorder to do the update, THE UNIT COULD NOT EVEN READ THE DISC!!!! Finally I got it to load, but it did not help at all. At this point, I was beyond the point of exchanging it, so once again I was on the phone with tech support. This went on for months, with them offering various ineffective solutions. Finally they say "Well, it must be a defective unit!" Duh! I sent it in for repair (which is one good thing I can say, the repair was made quickly!) and when I got it back it worked fine - for about a month again. Then, guess what? Same problems, only now the DVD+RW discs were being corrupted as well! Now, here I sit, packing the unit once again to send in for repair. I wrote a scathing letter to Philips Customer Service, asking that they refund at least part of my money. Their response? Call our DVD+R Technical Support Experts! I did, and the only advice that these "experts" could give me was to send it in for repair again. They did offer to reimburse me for the hundreds of corrupted discs I have stacked all around, but only if I had the receipts! (Acutally, they did not offer until AFTER I had demanded that they do!)So, the warranty is about to expire, and I am going to have to spend another hundred dollars to extend the warranty on the unit, because goodness knows I am gonna need it! If I am lucky, I get maybe two good discs out of every five attempts. It ranges from 0/5 to 2/5....If you are considering purchasing one, DO NOT DO IT!!!!...
This is the second time this model USB hub has failed in 8 months Amazon replaced the first one w/o any problems, just as I am sure they or Belkin will replaced this defective unit. The question is, who pays me for my lost time and productivity? If you're looking for a high quality, solid 7-Port USB hub, get the D-Link DUB-H7 hub. I've purchased a dozen of these hubs for home and office and they work perfectly. Okay the design of the D-Link units isn't as nice as the Belkin's, but looking nice and not working isn't a great combo.
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.
These headphones feel very comfortable and sound good. Unfortunately, they are made very poorly. The right ear piece on my set stopped working after less than a month of use. I had only used them very lightly and there were no signs of physical wear on the set of headphones. I would not buy these again and will doubt Sony's quality because of this experience.
In the listing it was indicated that this is a new product. But when I received it, it's very obvious someone opened it and taped it back shut. There are visible scratches on the product. And it DOES NOT even charge my iPod. It was in my closet ever since, never used it. Stay away!!!!!
Used this product to repair a light 1/2 inch scratch on a DVD. After use, I had probably 50 light scratches on the DVD. The DVD became unreadable. I followed the instructions on the bottle and used a clean lint free cloth. Could not believe the damage this product caused. Would not recommend this product to anyone.
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 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.
Just save your money and get a macro lens. I'm not saying that these don't work, just that they won't be great. Save that $20 and start working towards a dedicated lens for macro work.
The Griffin iTrip is terrible! At first I bought it thinking it would probably work better, because it was more expensive than a cassette adapter...I was wrong. I live in Los Angeles which has a radio station on every other channel. I couldn't go any two blocks without picking up static or a radio station. The sound quality was also horrible when I could get it to work. I turned the volume as high as it would go and I could still barely hear it. Then you forget how high you turned the volume and blow your speakers when you put it back to radio. A better recommendation is the AVB Cassette Adapter; it's three times less expensive, so simple, and works great; the sound quality is just as good as the built in CD player. It's definitely a NO for the Griffin iTrip!
My 14 year old JVC cartridge-based CD player finally died and had to be replaced. Not many CD players left in the market. Bought this SONY 1) because it was immediately available locally 2) in my price range 3) importantly because of "SONY" brand and percieved reputation for quality. Bad choice. It made my speakers sound as though they were damaged: staticy and noisy at normal listening volumes. Awful at any slightly louder level. Changer seemed to work OK. But, everytime machine was turned on the volume would have to be re-adjusted from the highest extreme to lowest. Apparently player resets automatically whenever turned off. Very annoying. The thing was intolerable and unuseable. Took it back. Bought the JVC XL-FZ 258 BK through Amazon based on customer reviews. Great delivery. Terrific machine. Crystal clear sound at any volume. Just wonderful. Note: my reciever and speakers are 40 years old (!) Sunsui equiment. Thank you JVC. One reviewer observed that JVC focuses on audio equipment while SONY makes "consumer electronics." Maybe that was the problem.JVC XL-FZ258BK 5-CD Changer
The router was super easy to setup. I set the WPA encryption, set the channel ID, setup the share name, and restarted the router in only a couple of minutes. Too bad it only worked for 1 minute after that before going into a coma where it did not respond to anything. I even tried doing a hard (paperclip) reset, to no avail. Oh, and it looks and feels like a super-cheap router. It's quite flimsy.UPDATE: I recently received a replacement router. It WORKED ok, but caused pops and glitches in streaming video and audio (a major problem, IMHO). Moreover, I could only connect to another computer on my network at 1/5 of the advertised 54 mbit/sec rate. So, I wasn't totally thrilled with this router when it decided to stop working altogether. I tried resetting it, to no avail. None of my computers could see the router. THIS ROUTER IS COMPLETE GARBAGE. Two of these routers have died on me in less than a month. Needless to say, I absolutely do not recommend that ANYONE buy this router. In fact, I'm so annoyed with wireless LANs in general that I'm running wires through my house now.
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.
Like so many other people, I was hooked on this by the awesome price. I bought it for under $80, and I figured a DVD recorder for that cheap wouldn't be top of the line, but I figured it to work.The first one I got worked well for about a week. Then, the video went out. By the time I got a hold of the company, the two week return window for refurbished products had elapsed. But, it had a 30 day warranty through the company that refurbishes the machine, so I had to send it back.The company took a long time sending the RMA, which you have to wait for to return the item. It was six weeks after I bought it, so I was afraid they wouldn't accept it, but they did. In fact, the upgraded it to the next model up when they returned it.My happiness lasted for about two minutes. The new deck wouldn't turn on at all. It was basically a brick. I made another call to them, told them it was the second time, and I hope that there would be no problems. I was quite angry on the phone.This time, the RMA came much sooner, and they even included a prepaid UPS label. The unit that came this time was tested, and so far it works fine. It's only been a week though.Buying one of these RCA refurbished products seems to be a crapshoot. If it works, it is actually a nice machine. It is easy to use, gives you a good picture on the higher quality recordings, and fits in well with your other home theater equipment. I would give it 4 stars if I could be sure it worked. As it is, with all the problems and bad units, it gets one star.Bottom Line: If you are willing to put in the work it may take to make the calls, return the unit, and stay on top of things until you get a good one, and accept you are probably buying a disposable machine, it is probably worth it. If you want something that you can be sure will work right out of the box, then go with a better machine.
have hade a HP PSC 1610 All-in-One Printer for a little over a year. About a week ago my 12 year old son was printing out a homwork assignment when he noticed the power transformer sparking like is was the forth of July. I immedialtly disconected everthing and made sure my house was not on fire. After several days of trying to get through to customer service, I was assigned a case number and told this case would be elevated to the "highest priorty". Today i recevied a call from "Hugo" the case manager saying they are willing to resolve the case by offering my a 25% DISCOUNT ON MY NEXT PURCHASE!. Can you believe this??? I am now in touch with Consumers Union as well as the BBB. I will try to post the video of the printer sparking up on this forum.However Im sure the mod/HP will take it down. Waht for my post as well as the Video on YOUTUBE !!!!. HP YOU CANT BE SERIOUS, MY HOUSE ALMOST BURNED DOWN AND YOU WANT TO OFFER ME A 25% DISCOUNT ON A NEW PRINTER
I bought this because I previously had a USB to Serial adapter which looks EXACTLY like the one in the photo, and I loved it. It used the very common FTDI chipset. I work in IT, and have to use a USB to serial adapter with all sorts of operating systems (everything from Windows and Mac to older Linux and Solaris). Well, this showed up, and not only does it not use the FTDI chipset (which makes it useless to me, since pretty much everything has the drivers for the FTDI installed), but it doesn't look a thing like the one in the photo.
I purchased this recorder from Amazon, and now I find out that it is incompatable with all of the new 8X DVD-R dics that are coming out. These new disks are supposed to be downward compatible (work with 1X thru 8X), but not on this recorder. The old 4X are being phased out in favor of the better, AND LESS EXPENSIVE, 8X variety, and are very hard to find. I confirmed all this with Sylvania tech support. They just said: "We do apologize for the misunderstanding and any inconvenience."
The set up was straightforward on Vista. The product worked well for a couple of months. After that, no matter what I've tried, it has not worked. Since I use my laptop with the modem cable directly connected to it most of the time, this hasn't been a bother...until recently.So I go to the Belkin site where a product locator allowed me to find this router easily enough. But then...nothing. The picture and name of this product came up but no links to drivers or anything.I am just going to buy a new router from a different company.
According to my husband, this may not even be a Sony projector lamp. All I know is that our T.V. still is very dark, at the point that dark scenes (indoors or outdoors) are almost impossible to define.
I volunteer for an arboretum and we have a heated laminating machine to make weatherproof signs. Someone purchased these to replace the sheets we ran out of. These are not laminating sheets! They are simply sticky coated plastic sheets with a peel-off backing. They are very difficult to apply to an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper without the plastic wrinkling, and ruining whatever you are trying to apply them to. I work with paper a lot and have good manual dexterity, but ruined 3 color copies before I decided to stop trying. The only function a laminating machine would serve with these sheets, is to press it down more (on the cold setting) after you have already adhered the plastic sheet to the paper. In my case, the damage was already done. These sheets may be useful for some other crafting function, but they are not at all suited for something that needs the waterproofing and reinforcement of true laminating.
This device has a nice screen and sleek design and a fast processor. I don't like the OS very well. It wasn't as versatile as I was expecting with reading and recognizing file type that Windows 98 or XP reads (ex: .mpeg and some .exe) I was expecting it to be more like Windows on my PC. I don't like that you can't put icons on your desktop with the IPAQ. You can with Palm OS. When you close a program on this device it's still running in the background so you have to go back in and dig to close things once and for all. This is a MAJOR flaw in the OS in my opinion. Functionality-wise this device is not all that impressive either unless you are willing to fork out another few hundred dollars for expansion pack, cards and other add-ons. It's as though they are selling this just to sell you more expansion devices and memory cards and software. If you're teetering between buying the Palm Tungsten or this, I'd say go with the Tungsten. After playing with the Tungsten for an hour or two I was hooked. After playing with the IPAQ I was ashamed to carry it around in my pocket. The Tungsten is comparatively fast, colorful, bright, and durable. It's also smaller and cheaper.
Poor sound quality when you turn up the volume even a notch. Complete distortion as even my 10 year old pointed out. It reminded me of the old "transitor" radios from long ago. Completely unsatisfied and returned it immediately. I might have gotten a lemon as a friend of mine purchased the exact same item and hers sounds great.
Great idea, but I bought one of these and was highly disappointed with it, it's cheaply made in China. It will probably work well enough with a lightweight point and shoot camera, but a DSLR is way too heavy for this mount. The small ball tightening screw cannot be tightened enough to hold a DSLR steady. Save yourself both time and aggravation and buy a solidly built rugged unit like ones from Manfrotto or Bogan. They may cost a lot more, but they're worth every penny of it.
Linksys USB Wireless adaptor looks nice... but that's about it. Was dead right out of the box. After installing software and connecting, power LED lights up, but computer doesn't even detect the wireless adaptor. I tried the adaptor on 2 other computers to make sure that it was the Linksys adaptor that was at fault. By the way, I'm an IT professional and I have experience with wireless equipment so I know what I'm doing. I've had problems with Linksys equipment in the past. When it works, its great... Linksys has made too many defective equipment for me to recommend this to other people. Not including this adaptor, I've also had problems with 2 Linksys Wireless Access Point/Router(BEF11S4) and 1 linksys wireless access point(WAP11). Netgear equipment in my experience seems to be a lot more reliable with similar prices.note: I have determined that the USB cable that came with the wireless adaptor as at fault. It seems they shipped a whole batch of wireless adaptors with defective USB cables.
Despite whatever anyone tells you, Cox Communications, Cox@Home, and the Road Runner HSI service no longer support 3Com cable modems. Beware and be careful.
My husband gave me this camera as a gift and "upgrade" to my Nikon Coolpix 3100, which I've had a couple of years and which has been through a lot, including being dropped, but which still works fine.I followed the instructions for charging the battery and then took a few test photos. Even with the macro setting selected, the camera cannot take close-up photos with any clarity--this camera will be useless to you if you want to take photos of small items to sell on eBay, or if you like to take photos of flowers, or anything else close-up, which is something I like to do.I turned the camera off after taking about seven photos and went to bed. When I woke up the next morning I wanted to see how the camera did outside. When I turned the camera on, the view screen did not light up, but I thought I might have touched some energy-saving button by mistake. The camera is SO small that I had trouble holding it without touching buttons, and had trouble touching the buttons I wanted to touch because the wrist strap is so short.Anyway, I took several photos of my two kittens, who were climbing a tree. The flash went off each time I took a photo, so I assumed that pictures were being taken, even though I saw nothing on the view screen.When I uploaded the photos to my computer, they were blank, dark brown rectangles.The camera manual [which is on CD] did not have any troubleshooting item that matched the problem I was having. When I examined the view screen under very bright light, I could see the menu very faintly, and a message saying "Underexposed." My husband and I could not get the view screen to come back, so we had to return the camera.I don't know if this is poor quality control or what, but the camera essentially broke the second time I tried to use it. Even if it hadn't conked out, I still would have been disappointed with the hard-to-grip style of the camera and small buttons, small wrist trap, and terrible close-up lens. I never got to test outdoor snapshots, so I can't say anything about the quality of them, but others have mentioned that regular photos turn out blurry around the edges. Do not waste your money on this camera.
I bought this printer in 2005 and it worked well in the beginning but soon it was breaking down little by little. The picture quality is pretty solid considering it was from 2005 and it makes good copies with ease. Picture quality and the copy machine is why I gave it 2 stars. The biggest problem with this printer is the paper jams and the rollers not picking up paper at times. I had to pull out the paper so many times. I wasted so much paper, ink and time with those paper jams. And ink isn't cheap but I think everybody complains about ink prices nowadays. I tried to save some money and buy those budget inks and they would work for a little while but then stop working. Better off getting HP ink. Another problem I had was when I did an update and my scanner software stopped working. I could still scan but not with the HP software. I had to use "paint" to scan. Weird! Now, I have my color ink not using any yellow and this HP ink that is showing half full! I did a cleaning and I still don't get yellow. Paper jams, bad rollers not picking up paper, HP program scanner not working and not getting yellow from a half full ink cartridge is why I'm junking this printer. At least the printing quality was good when it did print and it always did made good copies.
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 $$$$$$$
When the cable worked it was just fine - I guess because it's a digital signal after all. Thing is, the plastic cover of DVI side broke after about six months, and soon thereafter the cable started not working at all. Even though I gave it 2/5 stars I'm thinking about buying again just because it's so cheap.
The product is of very poor quality.The image hardly refreshes when connected to yahoo and most of all the picture is grainy and color is very dull.The picture will scare you off!!...Please go for other model.This model is not at all upto the expectation.Thanks and RegardsKaushik Datta
The UPB10 information says that it will charge portable gaming systems and some of the advertisements show what looks like the outline of a Playstation Portable (PSP). However, the PSP does not charge via its mini USB port and APC has not released a cable that will connect to the 5 volt DC input to the PSP (nor do they have an estimated date of availability).A bit of deceptive advertising in my opinion.
When I ordered this item, it took quite a while to receive it! When received, the item worked for a short time then stopped.I asked for a replacement and was told to download a return shipping label. I was not able to do this so your staff said they would send me a label in the mail. I waited for quite a while but never received the label. When asked why, staff said to send the item myself and you would credit my account. I wrote back saying I did not want a credit and to send me a label. I am STILL WAITING for the label to come!!?? I will dispute the charge if it is on my credit card so please send me the label!!I am not pleased with the service I am receiving from your company!!
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.
These headphones were cheap and thats precisely why I bought them so I guess you get what you pay for sometimes. However these were the shortest lived earbuds I have ever bought. They broke within the first 3 months of me having them. I wouldn't blame the seller for this of course but I know I would never buy coby brand earbuds again.
I was really disappointed in this product; was expecting a lot better for the price. The rounded corners of the bag barely cover the 6x8 tablet. Forget using the zipper! I think it will offer adequate protection - thus I'm keeping it...and not giving just a one-star rating. That, and the hassle of going thru the return process- ugh!But... Buyer beware. It's barely OK. I would buy a different product next time. Two-stars.
I had already two of these, both exhibited problems immediately or within a few weeks. The warranty sucks: If you are lucky enough that it breaks within the short 90 day warranty period then you still have to send it in to Coby and pre-pay shipping for both ways. We watched a movie yesterday and the picture started freezing up half-way through the movie. We have not been able to watch an entire movie yet with either of the two Coby DVD-527's we had.I bought it because the specs looked great, plays international movies (PAL and SECAM), 110 and 220V compatible etc. But for twenty dollars more you will get a DVD player that has all of this and actually works.
The price is good and the product does work, sort of. However, If your running Windows XP 64 you can forget about it. There are no 64 bit drivers are available.After I discovered the driver problem and emailed Netgear's support team they would only respond with what I already knew "No 64 bit drivers available". Then they stopped responding when I pressed them about issuing new drivers.There are other problems with this device. It sound good, looks good, but might not fit the bill.
I have 3 Acomdata Ext Firewire Drives. The Power Adapters have failed on 2 of the drives so far. I am sharing the adapter for the remaining third drive to power all three units separately... to back up to a new drive from OWC and get rid of these. I tried contacting Acomdata's tech support via email and phone and have received no response. Therefore, they are crap in my book. Will never buy another and highly recommend avoiding their products.
I loved this laptop when I bought it. Super sleek, really light , great 80GB HDD , built in DVD RW , ran reasonably fast (for a small processor) and very nice to look at - Many colleagues stopped by to admire itIt gave me very good performance and great battery life for the last 10 months. But now the problem is showing up that other reviewers mention. The laptop fan has died (I think) its shutting down by itself often and has lost critical data thrice this week. By touch it seems the processor is runing very hot and automatic power management (ACPI) is slowing it down so much that apps crawl or is shutting the system off completely at random timesI am dreading sending it to Sony given the reviews below.So ultimately for such an expensive machine, relaibility has been poor - its nearly unusable now that the slowness and shutdowns have begun. My fingers are crossed to see what happens next.I've owned several Toshibas, Dells, IBM, etc but this one has been the fastest to go completely on the blink
I've had this CD player for a year sitting on my desk in my office when it suddently stopped working. The player now skids even without any shaking or movement and it is impossible to hear a track properly. I tried changing CDs but to no advantage. I suspect that it is poorly built and I am currently looking for a replacement. I will try with a SONY. It worked nicely before but the short life-span makes it a big no no.
I received this item in January with a base that had no top to it. The cabinet was damaged; when I eventually tried to use the CD component, the CD would not open. The base also did not match the oak finish on the phonograph. In March at the cost of $130 I returned this product. A month later, Amazon did credit me with the original cost. However, no one has accepted reponsibility for the high cost of packing and shipping a bulky product across the country. At the moment, I have no phonograph, nor would I want one from Kaito, and I am out $130 for returning a defective product. I urge consumers to avoid doing business with this firm. It is the only bad experience I have had in using Amazon for several years.
I bought a new piece on amazon and used it for not more than 2 months and it doesn't work anymore. I haven't droped it or mis used it or anything. One day I was clicking as usual and instead of taking the picture, when i click it zooms in and stays like that. I called up Panasonic, and they had me send the camera at my own shipping expense and re-soldered the parts (thats what they told me they did) and sent it back after 20 days or so. Please make a better choice.. Don't buy this camera.
We bought this system and installed on a brand new Mac with OSX. Driver failed to install properly. I checked all over the internet including their site for the error that we have gotten and it seems that thousands have gotten the same error while all complain that there is no solution. We called tech support 6 times in 4 days now and have been routed all over India (we are in the USA.) We have never gotten to a tech support engineer. We continuously get transferred and disconnected. Over 4 hours of lost productivity due to waiting on hold at this point. If you have a MAC, do NOT buy this printer. If you have a PC, then you should search for driver problems with XP, because you will also see tons of unsolved driver problems.
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.
First of all, these earphones are not THAT easy to put on. It takes quite a bit of adjusting, especially if you wear any earrings. After you fit them in your ears securely, they are great for about 40 min. After 40 minutes, my ears just start to hurt and it definitely wasn't because the volume was too high. Maybe my ears have weird shape. But I get the feeling that &quot;one-size-fits-all&quot; doesn't quite apply in this case.
Before purchasing this item, I did my research and found lots of good comments on it. However, I am so disappointed with its sound quality and its short range and will have to return it.My setup was that, the audio was from my desktop computer to the FM transmitter; then the audio was received on a portable FM receiver.Out of the box, it is usable within about 6 feet, with audible background static noise and distortion; beyond 6 feet, the background noise jumped up quickly and the sound was distorted significantly, which makes it no longer usable.Then I tried out the hack to maximize the output (turning the one screw clockwise all the way to the maximum). This did increase the range to about 18~20 feet but has almost the same level (or maybe a little bit higher) of background statics and distortion.In either case, it is hard for me to quantify the noise and the distortion. For audio with only talks and conversations, I'd say it is not that bad. However, for music, definitely it becomes a show stopper: it is simply not listenable. I did notice that, if a receiver is kept within 1-2 feet from the transmitter, it is actually quite good.I've tried with 3 portable FM receivers, all of which have good receptions on local FM stations, for talk shows and music. I've used the "Vacant FM Frequency Search Tool" at [...] to find frequencies which are not occupied by a local FM station and tried out about 10 different frequencies, from low to high. I also tried different combinations of power levels for the input and output of the transmitter. I've also used battery and AC adapter for the FM transmitter. Nothing helped.
It may have been a fluke, but when I got this cable I hooked it up to my TV and my PS3, set everything correctly, but no HD. We tested it out several times, even using a different TV and a different PS3 and an Xbox 360. Cable just didn't work. I'd recommend dropping a few dollars extra and just picking up a better cable.
Amazon sent me the 32F46 not-flat CRT TV. They would not honor the price they advertised for the 32DF46. I didn't want what they sent me.
I bought these for their touted sound quality and noise canceling ability. Befroe using these I had Sony's MDR G72 (which I prefer). Just as is the case when buying speakers, it only makes sense that a small headphone will not produce the same range of sound as a larger pair. Bass response is minimal, unlike what some other reviewers have stated.Indeed, these are comfortable and cancel out exterior noise, but sound quality is sacrificed. Quite dissapointing. I'm either going to buy another pair of the MDRs or perhaps a Sennheiser.
I have two wired Window's Pc's and one wireless notebook mixed with a wireless Mac ibook, a great combo that should work in theory. It was pretty easy to set up this environment and all the Window computers were online right away except the Mac. The Mac had no trouble finding the router and it had strong signal strength, but the router could not assign an IP address so you couldn't go online. After awhile I figured I give a call to Linksys tech support for help. After spending 45 minutes waiting on the phone and finally speaking with someone.......I was told Linksys isn't compatible with Mac's and they don't offer much tech help. When I called Apple Tech support their reply was the Linksys router was the problem and when you call Linksys tech support they blamed the Mac for why I wasn't able to go online. Go figure? I did finally get it to work for about a week on my own, but after returning from a 10 day vacation it stopped working. I finally give up wasting my time and then purchased the Hawking Technology Wireless Router that worked right out of the box. This router is better than the Apple Airport and has much greater range. It was also designed to work with both computers in this mixed environment. My suggestion is not to buy this if you are using a Mac, you will waste time trying to fix something that works only part time!
Five different phone calls, being switched around the globe to the wrong technicians, and two and a half hours after beginning my "Quick" Setup...I'm told I can only install using a Windows PC running XP, or to simulate XP vers 3 in my compatibility mode on my mounted version of Windows 7 (tried that, still doesn't work). The error is "communication error, connection lost" when it's supposed to be recognizing available networks. THANKS LINKSYS!
The first review was written before this unit was available, and the second couldn't get in touch with tech support, so be wary of all those stars.I purchased the unit and it would not install on Win98SE no matter what I did (I also couldn't get through to a support rep)It was pointed out to me that the blue and white color scheme of the Maxtor are the dated colors of the Imac, it makes one wonder just how old the plans and tech for this unit are...Finally after 48 hours of configuring, I got it up and running but it was much too slow at backing up media so I exchanged it for the Seagate 160 External, which is nearly perfect in comparison to the Maxtor and just what I wanted in an external drive
I cannot comment on the item itself yet, I ordered on the 14th. of Sept and the item was shipped on the 18th. accordeing to the tracking number it still has three more days in transit.The best part is it comes from less than 800 miles away.?I would forget about the "free shipping" if you want it anytime soon.I am about to give up on AMAZON, they are getting worse and worse, probably because they are getting too big to care about who made them what they are.
Just received a 42&quot; Plasma tv for the holidays. I wanted a home theater system with S-video to take advantage of the great picture quality. The online marketing material says it's there but after unpacking the system, there was clearly no port input or output and no mention in the manual. After getting on the phone with Sony, they said this model doesn't have S-video. Argh! The speakers sound great though. Ended up buying the Sony HT-6600DP Home Theater in a Box instead.
Loved the TV for the fist 2 1/2 years. Had a great picture. But then it started taking longer and longer to turn on. Now, it does not power on at all. Seems to be a familiar problem with Samsung TVs as I researched this online and it seems to affect mostly Samsung brands.Would be curious to see how others are faring with their TV after 2 years...
Possibly the worst storage device you could purchase. Netgear technical support very poor and suggest the 'usual' remedies (reboot / reinstall drivers / reinstall OS etc etc) which as an admin is pretty insulting, and of course does not address the basic issue that this product is just plain rubbish.I purchased this from BEST BUY, and both BEST BUY and NETGEAR are refusing to help with either a return or exchange, so I am now stuck with it. Oh, and don't get me started on American Express with assistance, either!Some technical points to assist in your avoidance of this product:- Runs hot. Very hot.- Requires Netgear driver software to be installed on all PC's requiring access to the drive. Not really a 'true' NAS box in this context. Cannot be accessed by other OSes.- Netgear software clunky, real performance issues with PC.- Drive appears to go offline at times. Must restart the 'Zetera' SCSI service.- Unbelievably slow transfer rates.- Terrible customer service. NETGEAR provide no useful support for their products, and are even refusing to assist with warranty return or repair (as is the retailer). This leaves a very bad taste in the mouth, and I would NEVER recommend Netgear products.
Would not even transmit a full 2 feet. Could barely hear anything. of all the FM transmitters I have tried, including $4 cheap ones, this was the worst. Returned right back to amazon. Total junk.
The sound is decent enough for a $30 pair of headphones so I gave it two stars, a little better than the $14 Koss Plug headphones that I have. However, what is annoying about this product is the asymetrical way the wires are layed out:1. One side (the left) is shorter than the right side. That means the wires will always be hanging from the left side of you. The wires for the right side have to either hang under your chin or lay on the back of your (often sweaty) neck. If you like the feeling of wires on your neck then this won't be a problem.2. Since the wires extend down the left side it always feels like something is pulling the left side of my head.3. This head phone comes in two pieces. The actual head phone wires are very short, I guess intended for those who wear their players like a necklace? Or arm band but then you'd have to wear it on the left side. I put my player into my pocket so I have to use the extension cord which makes the wires extremely long. So I am running around with long wires hanging out of my pocket! Why didn't they make the extension cord make the total length normal like their other headphones. If people wanted to sit far away from the player then they can buy a proper extension cord.I must have bought over a dozen Sony headphones in my life and I've never had any problems with the designs until now. I used to love their designs and thought they were innovative. But now, I am dissappointed. Now I have to worry about what kind of funky design they are using... No thanks.
the product arrived in a damaged box....with no software which renders the device unusable...the product did not work out of the box..and it is not worth my time or money to return it....this seller sells junk...my advice stay away.....far away
Part sent is TOY-K975 which does not have any part that even closely resembles the parts pictured.
This cheap HDMI cable seemed like a great deal, but don't be fooled by the low price and "Full 1080p" description. I tried this cable on both my Xbox 360 and PS3, the picture quality was bad on both, it skips and creates lines going up the screen when I tried to watch a movie, and it makes games and Blu-rays look very washed out and fuzzy. The cable itself is also made very cheaply and feels flimsy. While it's true some cheaper HDMI cables are just as good as the $50 ones, please don't make the same mistake I did, if you buy this cable you will not even be close to getting the full experience of what your HD devices are capable of.
I thought I would try and see if this very, very, very cheap cable would work for me. It did work for about 5 or 6 transfers and then it stopped and was acting up and I couldn't get it to work again. Oh well, I guess the adage is right on.
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...
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.
Took way to long to get working, and with lots of workarounds to get any functionality out of it at all. The wireless antenna is defective, and the Linksys community forum has lots of horror stories (of course I didn't see them till after I had the camera and was trying to find help making it work). The firmware is buggy. If you try to make too many changes to quickly, the camera loses it and must be reset to factory and the setup process restarted. The wireless antenna is defective, I suspect a design flaw, so it won't work on wireless at all (some others got it working only with the antenna straight out but mine won't work at all). The camera won't respond to a LAN (local IP) access request, I could only get it working through the Sololink DDNS.I have a Linksys WVC54G fixed wireless internet camera that works fine on the same network, but this PTZ camera is a dog. I'm hoping Cisco/Linksys releases a firmware update that fixes some or all of the problems (other than the defective hardware), but I've used lots of Linksys products and they are so cheap (in cost) because they're so cheaply built, and Linksys likes to skip the firmware update process and simply release a new version of the product(s) that fixes some of the buggy aspects of their earlier versions. Sucks, but then their stuff is cheap. I'd rather pay a few dollars more for better quality.
I've been using my fan for more than a month now. The USB ports went out the first week, but it was overloading my laptop USB port anyway. I think this unit should include a separate power supply to handle the load. I purchased this to remedy a terrible overheating problem with my Dell Latitude. It's doing a super job of keeping my laptop cool, so I've reconciled myself to living with the very noticeable hum coming from under my computer. I would have returned this within the first week if I didn't need the cooling capabilities of this fan so badly.
This is a reasonably decent device, spoiled by a lousy interface.When you try to navigate in album mode, or in any other mode other than 'songs', it mixes up the album order. I have my mp3 albums named so that when you sort the songs in alphabetical order, the songs will be in the correct order within the album.The Sansa device sorts the songs by the write time of the song to the player, making it impossible to play an album in the correct order. Compared to my iRiver player, this is junk.
I bought this rip off. It's nearly imposible to attach to the DSC-F828. And then comes the surprise, it doesn't come with strap or the little attachment that carries memory sticks ect. Very disapointed.
I've had my share of problems with the machine. The other reviewer was right about the ringer... it's loud to the point where the sharpness of the ring tone hurt my ears. I spent nearly an hour with Canon's tech support and while they gave the impression that they knew what they were talking about nothing they said seemed to work. I finally got passed the issue by just placing some tape over the speakers holes to muffle the sound.Two other big issues to be aware of. I was not able to get the fax to work work on one of my VOIP lines. ( I believe it was Verizon's Fios. ) If I recall correctly, tech support said that the machine wasn't digital and as such did not support these newer, pure digital, optical transmission protocols. Terrific, obsolete right out of the gate. The L120 also does not have any Mac drivers or Mac support although it will work inside of Parallels.On the positive side the L120 scans documents for fax transmission fast which is nice, although it only transmits at 33k baud rate. It also prints 12 pages per minute though it seems faster. It also has a phone on the side which is convenient (although it would have been more convenient if Canon had decided to included both of the half inch clasps that side phone needs to stay properly mounted).I had high hopes for the L120 but in the end was very disappointed with it. Canon could have done better.
I was so not impressed by these. This sound is below average unless it is heavy bass music... and the computer is turned up to maximum volume. They are heavy and uncomfortable, sound is horrible unless you don't want to hear anything around you... waste of money completely. I ended up giving them away after about one month, when I had enough money to buy new headphones.
Package do not include USB cables to connect. End up spending lot of time and money searching for the right cable. Then it did not include any CD or driver to make it work. Went to the manufacturers website to get the driver then it worked. Worked only for Windows XP. Does not work on Windows 7.
Unfortunatly this affordable product does not work at all with my system. The software which comes with the product crashes on launch. I downloaded various other video capture software and none of them could record from this device.Spend more: get something that works.
Used this for two years with D40x, D60 and D3000, biggest complaint is that you must be in front of and close to the camera, within 3-4 feet. Just got the Opteka version which is twice the size which makes it easier to operate for me, has far better range and will work from behind the camera.Opteka RC-2 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, & D5000 Digital SLR Camera (Nikon ML-L3 Replacement)
I usually dont write reviews for stuff but this is just ridiculous. You can add me to the list of failed Seagate drives i have one with this exact PartNumber fail 9Y7274-557. I bought two 300gb drives one made in Thailand (the one that died) and one made in Singapore with a different Part Number. This drive in particular failed within 3 weeks of buying it new. It died for no apparent reason. The drive was installed but not in use (not writing at the time and had been briefly written on (25 gb of personal data was lost). The drive was being monitored for temperature and it was not overheating and had active cooling. The drive just stopped after the computer had been on an hour. After that it would not spin up again. I am now worried that the other drive might die any minute.. its almost full.. stupid Seagate...
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.
I have the same experience as several others have complained about: though it is labelled a null modem, this is not a null modem. I'd been hoping I might have been one of the lucky ones but alas, no, testing with a multimeter confirms that the adapter I received is just a gender changer and not a null modem. Two thumbs down and 1 star for these guys.
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.
Plugs into my iPad just fine, but neither of the 2 jacks will accept my headphones jack -- even with an abnormal amount of pressure. I didn't want to really force it in because I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to unplug my headphones.
The device itself works fine, and was happy with that. The Zune software, however, is not so good. It will go through and re-classify all your mp3 files without your permission. There is a way to disable this, however it forced me to upgrade my zune software, then went out and changed all my files again. I called Microsoft Zune support, and got routed to someone that barley spoke English, and dropped my call. Ended up returning the device, will look at getting an iPod. Is fine if you don't have many mp3's already, but if you do, be careful because will change how you have them saved on your PC.
Should be simple....I put an 8MB CompactFlash card in the adapter, but the adapter in the card slot on my laptop, and....nothing. I could not get my computer to recognize the card, it never showed up as another drive, and of course the adapter comes with ABSOLUTELY NO PAPERWORK to refer to. I looked on Viking's site for help, but all relevant notes clearly assume that your computer sees the card, and all glitches must happen after that. Four emails to Viking tech support elicited no response. Lame lame lame!
The camera was purchased through a Consumer Report recommendation. After 65 years of picture taking, I used a camera that does not flash in low light in the auto mode, does not take take clear pictures outdoors (for the most part), and is blurry on even slow action pictures. I planned taking the camera to Spain for my usual 12 or so rolls of pictures. Thank God the trip was canceled or I would have come home with garbage.Canon is luke warm in honoring its warranty and I'm waiting for a report from a local Canon repair shop for resolution of the situation. I'm not surprised the camera is being offerred at such a low price on the Internet, if this is typical of the performance.
Be warned if you have other types of NiMH batteries they may not work in Monster Chargers.I bought this charger at Circit City and it came with 4 batteries. I went ahead and charged two of them so I can use them. It charged them in less than three hours but they did get very warm even hot which the charger says they should not be. After I charged them I saw that my camera batteries needed charger. I had Maxell NiMH rechargable batteries, I go and put them in the charger and nothing happens. The light does not go on. The unit makes no noise and acts like I have nothing in there. I have 10 of these Maxell NiMH rechargable total and none of them will work. I had to end up charging my camera batteries in my slow 9 hour charger.I got this charger because it was quicker and I though it could charge any NiMH battery. I see that only the batteries that have those little plastic holes on the top will charge and the Duracell Accu AAA worked. I ended up returing the charger and bought from www.nimhbattery.com the MAHA POWEREX MH-C401FS charger. I put those Maxell NiMH in the Powerex and it worked like it suppose too and it lets you charge them either fast 100 minutes or slow 5 hours which makes the batteries not get hot. A charger that suppose to charge NiMH batteris suppose to charge any NiMH batteries no matter what the make is.
Panasonic - what a junk!. Don't touch with a 30 ft pole unless you want to pay more to repair stupid "H02" error than the cost of Panasonic. Stay away from Panasonic.
Con:1. Jams every 2-3 print jobs. Requires a lot of time and TLC to keep it running.2. Software incessantly hounds you to waste ink on unnecessary "alignment" pages, whether or not you've recently installed a new cartrige.Pro:1. Fast print speed, for the price, when it's working. Unfortunately, this benefit is negated by #1 above.2. Has never jammed due to paper misfeed. The frequent jams don't waste paper, at least.Bottom line:This is not the upgrade I thought it would be from my old Lexmark cheapo. I thought the HP brand assured me of higher quality and performance than Lexmark, so I was willing to pay a higher price for the HP. Now I wish I had my old Lexmark back, and I'm sorry I wasted my money on the F340.
I got this battery for my Dell Axim X5 and it works great except the back sticks out way too much. Next time I need a new one I'll check the dimensions first.
-I bought the DV10 recently as a supplement to my current setup - Phillips 42 HDTV and the OPPO upconverting DVD player, The DV10 did not perform as well as I had anticipated and I quickly noticed the difference in image quality. Both the DVD and HDTV display performance for the DV10 paled in comparison to the Phillips and OPPO setup.-See the DV10 outputs at 480p whereas my Phillips is 720p/1080i ---huge difference! The HD content was a huge reduction in image quality to what I'm used to and the DVD video output was pathetic compared to the superior OPPO DVD player.-I guess it's ok as a niche product. However, if you're used to true HDTV and have experienced the visional joys of an upconverting DVD player, then I strongly recommend not buying this product. Luckily, I was able to return the product for a full refund. Also, be weary of the lamp replacement cost.
I bought the DX-390 about 1.5 years ago. My use has been minimal. Recently, it started to turn itself on and the changer will not eject. You have to disconnect the power source to get the unit to shut off. I was going to try to get it serviced, then I read the reviews - many people are experiencing the same issue. I think that I would be letting myself in for a load of pain with no positive resolution. Anyone have suggestion on a good 5 or 6 cd unit ???
I have had my MY Book for over 6 months. A review done when a product is fresh out of the box doesn't tell you much about the longevity of the machine or how it functions down the road. I was SO EXCITED to get this. I have tons of photos and video that I wanted to back up and remove from my computer. Thankfully I backed all of my photos up on DVDs too. They are gone from the external drive. One day there was a cyclical redundancy thing going on and I could not access my folder. Since then I have had other issues, many that people have mentioned already. I really don't want to have to go out and get another external drive, but this one truly is not reliable. Half the time I go to access it my computer thinks it is not there (both with firewire & USB) There are disk write failures all of the time and I never know when the drive will actually work.
This is a review of the Kingston 1GB SD card only, not other cards by the same manufacturer. It is not marked as to class. I bought it about a year ago to use in a picture frame, not a camera. Then I decided to use a USB stick for the picture frame and used this for backup for the files I am currently working on on my computer. About 2 months ago I started getting error messages that prevented me from writing files to the card. I formatted it, thus losing some of the earlier backup, but then recopied all the current files I could think of. It worked ok for about another 6 weeks. But last week, the same thing happened again, but this time it immediately stopped accepting files, and reformatting didn't solve the problem. I then switched to a Kingston 4 GB class 4 card that I had, and so far, all is well. I don't know what could be causing this problem; whether it's the class or just some environmental problem. If these things are not well shielded from weak stray magnetism, it could indict all cards of this type. I did not subject it to any strong magnetic fields, I can assure you. I can't now remember what the error messages said verbatim, but I recall that the problem was only with writing, not reading. So perhaps this card would work in a camera, but I'm not sure I would want to risk losing important shots.
Okay, first off the device is handy to have. The package states you don't need to install drivers and different people have reported different results. I've had no problems plugging into Windows XP (Home and Pro) or Windows 2000. Windows 98 was a little mixed, second edition seemed to do okay but earlier versions didn't seem to want to play without a little additional help. Depending on your technical skills (or lack of) this might be a problem. If you run Windows 95 or NT, forget it. Linux fans running more recent distros won't have any problems.After all of that, I must add a word of caution. If you do not undock your USB drive properly, you run the risk of toasting it. Something gets modified and you forever run the risk of having any version of Windows detect it as a security device. Don't ask me how to fix it because I haven't been able to and Sony had no idea what to do. I had bought a 256 Micro Vault and had this happen after a couple months (but in that instance it was undocked properly and it still died). I bought a 128 meg Micro Vault to see if I could "force" the same thing to happen.Long story short - YUP. So there seems to be a problem if the unit is not removed properly - meaning you have to click on the little icon on your system tray and tell it to "stop" the device. Basically this lets your computer know the USB drive is going to be unplugged. You might get away with not doing it, but the Micro Vault seems prone to some sort of internal damage and after that happens, you won't be able to use it on any computer as a USB storage device. All you will get are prompts asking for drivers for your new USB "security device." At this point, there is no known fix and you will be regulated to trying to get your money back. My recommendation is get a USB drive - they are so darn handy to have ... but avoid the Sony brand until they fix whatever is going wrong with their various Micro Vault models.
This product truly is easy to install, but then the database wouldn't open. I've tried contacting their tech support, but with no success so this product is going back to the store - I'm not wasting any more time on emails or money on long-distance calls. btw, I got the installation tested at the store and it did work there, so judging from these reviews there's obviously something with the product that's making it incompatible with certain computers. I personally wouldn't buy this online (sorry Amazon) because of the chance of it not working.
The cd player skips at the least bump or vibration, it's much larger that it looks in the picture, much larger than it needs to be and the multifunction switches are trouble. And last but certainly not least, Sony has set a new low in alarm clock technology...where every other manufacturer in the world has a battery backup in case of a power outage...the Sony Dream Machine does not! I guess they figure if there is a blip in the power you should just go on "Dreaming". Oh and by the way, make sure you have the instruction manual handy, once the power goes back on you'll need it to go through the process of resetting everything. If you're looking for a really good and less expensive radio/cd player alarm, check out the RCA RP5600.
I've gone through two pairs of these earphones, both white and black versions and about 8 months through the right or left ear piece died out. Sony only gives you a 90 day warranty so you are out of luck when these things die on you. I decided not to go for three and saved up a few extra bucks and bought the SHURE E2g's ($100 but really amazing).I highly do not recommend these earphones. Please save your money and buy something better.
I am now about to send in my second pdc1100 to the manufacturer for repair- for the SAME PROBLEM MY FIRST ONE HAD. Poor image quality. After I take a photo, it instantly becomes digitally flawed, or wiped out completely. Polaroid had to replace my first camera compeletly, and I can assume they will have to replace this one as well.IN ADDITION, Polaroid's customer service- WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE?! When I called to ask for a corporate address to send a letter of complaint to, I was told there was no &quot;complaint department&quot; to send my letter to- and thus was denied any address.Precious moments that I trusted Polaroid to help me capture and save are gone forever because of the PDC1100-and now I can't even send a letter of complaint. Nice.Avoid Polaroid like the black plague. You will only regret it.
After reading the other reviews I realize that I am lucky in that this player did not start displaying "no disk" until a year and a half down the road (with light use). it is very temperamental and chooses when it is in the mood to play a cd. no complaints with the radio or cassette player, but if you are in the market for a cd player.. keep looking. you can do better.
This is the worst product I have ever bought. The DVD player did not work since day one it keeps on freezing up. So I took it to get repaired since it was under warranty. That did not help matters. I took it to be repaired twice. They kept it for months at a time and when I did get it back I had more problems then when I started with. Call customer service? What a joke their idea of customer service is hysterical. The number that they give you to call you can't get through. I waited on the phone forever and still never got through. I e-mailed them at least 100 times. Their response was,&quot;If I had any other problems to go to their website.&quot; To do what? I still don't know. My advice is to stick with the major name brands. GoVideo is generic and they don't know what the hell they are doing. The only reason I gave 1-star was because the VCR works.
Nice USB HUB, great to connect multiple Items B U T,the Up and Download speed for the Card Readers is insulting LOW.
Used it for cross-USA NY-CA, so learned a-lot about it. It performed very well, probably saved me at least 1/2 an hour every day looking at maps, and still getting lost.As most GPS products, it does Not have "text-to-speech", i.e. it tells you turn right/left, take exit etc., but the name of street to turn on, or number of exit is only displayed - you have to look to see it.So far, I only used it as GPS, not as pocket PC.
product doesn't work as advertised . It cost me $30.00 in shipping to find out it doesn't work
This GPS is the same case as the Delphi GPS 200. My delphi completely quit after 1 month. If you look at other GPS models, you will see that many use this inferior case, NO RESET button? Excellent satt reception though, but longevity questioned, especially if it bugs out
At first I loved this tv, but then within 24 hrs. the left speaker went out. I tried adjusting everything I could, thinking maybe it was me, but even when I changed the balance so all of the sound was suppose to come out that side, there was no volume. I exchanged it for another tv, but alas... within 24 hrs. a speaker went out again. (This time the right speaker) I ended up having to get a different brand completely. It's unfortunate, because it sounded great at first. Hopefully others have better luck, but I wouldn't trust it.
This was a nice little CD player at first. Fairly inexpensive, small, and kind of cute. I've only had it since September. I haven't dropped it or anything but the CD part stopped working altogether. Supposedly I can't return it anymore so, I don't know what to do with it. I'm really upset, Phillips is usually a VERY good brand.
Cheap feel, too slow and the lack of a aperture and shutterspeed knob or wheel made it impossible for me to use. I sent it back I want to get a more professional camera.
Plextors px-712a and Nec's 3500a are much much faster, support more formats(no the tdk is not universal),and cost less. My plexy has never produced a single coaster and can write a 700mb cdr in just under 2 min. Either one can be had for under $100. Check around there are way better drives produced by &quot;generic&quot; companies than anything tdk or hp has ever released.
I am very disappointed with the following item that I brought from you all the product does not work proprely The color doesnot appear when playing the DVD. ALso when I requested toreturn the item for a new one I was ver disappointed with themessage that was sent back to me I purchased it in Julyand It stop playing correctly in August All I wanted wasanother DVD that played correct. I am in the process of a very bad sepration and divorce and I can afford another DVD I will never buy nothing else from Amazon.com
I've searched all over the place for a cheap alternative to a fish-eye lens.I know this isn't meant to replace a real lens, but other reviews on Amazon for similar products(*) gave me hope that it was remotely useful for my purpose (shooting panorama pix, shooting ultra-wide angle pictures and canceling the 1.6x factor of my Canon 40D). Boy was I disappointed!Anyway, here's the good:------------------------Everything that was promised to be in the package was there, the conversion rings proved useful to try this lens out on different lenses I own. The quality seems solid.The bad:--------Was not expecting much, but it even didn't match those expectations. This product is utterly useless.- SHARPNESS: Not much more than the absolute center of each image is sharp. Everything else is blurry. The only shot I like made with this gadget is a close-up of my keyboard and my two cats.- TESTS: I own a Canon 40D, tried this lens on my 17-55mm, my kit xx-125mm lens, and my 50mm and 85 mm prime to offset some of the 1.6x factor (1.6 x .25 x XX mm). Useless for that purpose too.- HEAVY: This is a heavy object, which affects the speed of auto-focus and general movement. I bet mounting this for prolonged time will not be beneficial to the life span of your good lens.- PANOS: Even the faint hope to use this for panorama pix turned out to be in vain (stitchers will not detect much overlap, even after 'defishing' the images).Tips:------ INSTALLATION: If you do have/get one, do not forget to install the converter ring before you try to mount this thing. You can seriously damage your lens.- SHOT TIPS: In my experience (100+ shots) the only shot that works well is extreme close-ups of small objects or animals/people where their nose is exactly in the center of the lens.- DIY: If you're aching for "fun pictures with a wide angle" take the $60+ and save it towards a real fish-eye, or build something yourself for $11 (google for $11-Super-Wide-Angle-Digital-Camera on instructables) and call it a day.What's next (for me):---------------------I hate returning things. Unfortunately I ordered this from a third party vendor, so to avoid the hassle I'm just gonna keep it and try to mount on my old video camera, where the wide angle may be beneficial in small spaces.I'm probably going to buy aTokina 11-16MM F/2.8 ATX 116 Lens for Canon EOS AF Digital - Tokina ATX116PRODXCor take another risk and get aRokinon 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical Fisheye Manual Focus Lens for Canon EOS 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, Digital Rebel (300D), Rebel XT (350D), Rebel XTi (400D), Rebel XS (100D), Rebel XSi (450D) & Rebel T1i (500D) Digital SLR Cameras(aka the Samyang 8mm) as my main purpose is panoramas, and this lens got decent reviews on dpreview as well as lenstip----(*) (thePro Optic 0.25x Super Fish-eye Auxillary Lens for 62mm Filter Threaded LensesandPrecision Design 0.25X Super AF Fish Eye Lens for Film & Digital SLR Lenses by Canon- which is the exact same thing as this one, under a different name)
I bought this $200 antenna (with Tax etc)off cicruit city. When assembled it spans roughly 10ft x 6 ft. That is the issue, there was very little space in my attic left after I installed it.I turned my TV on and there was no HDTV reception whatsoever.I returned the product and bought Jensen Indoor Antenna TV 920 from best buy. For 1/3rd the price and 1/10th the installation hassle, I got all local Houston HDTV channels.This product is not worth the price!
So, I got mine and assembled it, tried it indoors and it was pretty much the same as when I was using some rabbit ears.The coax plug in part isn't very accessible. I moved to using it outside on my roof and one of the wires broke.After reconnecting and trying again, reception was okay but not that great.I ended up buying a powered indoor/outdoor from Phillips and now I get even more channels.I get to watch Alghizeera(sp) news on KBCT now. Totally diffferent from local and other cable news.
I first got a pair of these earphones way before they were released to the US market. Honestly I'm disappointed that the US is now selling them because they are not good at all. In fact I think its a danger hazard! The sound leaks tremendously so you'll have to pump up the volume which will eventually make you DEAF! I take the subway and bus every morning and everyday I felt awful and ashamed at how loud the volume was in order to hear a couple of songs. So eventually I just hid them in my comparment of other failed earphones so I can remind myself to never again buy these. These were also very low in bass so I was rather disappointed. If you want to be deaf or waste your batteries or electricity i recommand that you dont buy these at all. It's dangerous and little kids should avoid this as all cost!!!!! I would like to give this rating a 1.5 but amazon doesnt let me. The design is nice I'll give them that. But OVerall...looks mean nothing if its going to damage your ear.
The Sansa C250 deserves ZERO stars (no stars)!!!Just a few months into using the Sansa C250, the battery that came with it stopped holding a charge. I bought a brand new OEM Sandisk battery to replace the original battery (did NOT purchase a no-name battery) and the Sansa C250 NO LONGER charges this brand new battery!!! I have tried charging it using USB and a wall charger and the piece of JUNK no longer charges the battery.What a WASTE of money for the C250 and now I've wasted money buying a brand new battery!DO NO BUY THE Sansa C250 MP3 player.... you will be wasting your money!
When hooking this product up to my DISH network 311 receiver it only worked for 2 minutes, wonderfully I might add, then would stop. I did this three times and thought I would write to the company for support, due to the instruction manual lacking information. Well I now see that the instruction manual originated from this same company, because I still have yet to hear a response email back from them and its been over two weeks!! In concept this is a great product, but still needs tons of work and support along with it.
Just received this flash. I can not yet rate the operation of the unit. However, it is very flimsy. The bracket is delicate and the housing of the actual flash seems to be of cheap plastic. I expected better of Metz for a product of this cost.
I bought this Silex wireless USB device server primarily for my Epson CX6400 multifunction printer and Fantom Titanium II 500GB USB 2.0 external hard drive. Setup of SX-2000WG was easy when I followed the instructions. It showed up in SX virtual link software after I completed the installation and activated the wireless mode. And that's it. I was never able to get it work with either CX6400 or the Fantom hard drive. They didn't appear under the SX-2000WG in SX virtual link. Of course the computers I've tried have already installed the USB devices with direct connection before I tried all these. I checked all the FAQ's on Silex website and found the only possible answer was that my USB devices were not compatible with SX-2000WG. I knew it was a long shot, but I also tried all of my other USB devices, including two card readers, Dell brand mouse and a portable 2.5" 40GB external hard drive. Again, none of them showed up in the software. I also called Silex tech support number several times. Everytime I was redirected to voice mail. There was not even an option to stay on the line to wait for an available agent. There was probably not anybody behind it any way! So I went ahead and emailed to the Silex tech support email address that they posted on their website with my problems. That was 4 days ago and I haven't heard back anything yet. All I have to say is Silex is poor on product quality as well as customer support. The SX-2000WG is going back to Amazon today.
Ordered this Metz unit as a slave flash but the fold down base is more ideal for an on camera flash than it is for setting up an off unit slave. The fold down base makes it very awkward to mount to a tripod. I would not order this unit as an off camera slave flash.
This was my second RIO MP3 player, the first worked fine but had a very limited memory. The carbon worked well for about 1 month. Then an error started to show up which prompted me to 'reinstall' the system to my computer and uplink all the songs again. By the third month the player wouldn't link to the computer at all. After numerous conversations with RIO, they informed me that my player needed to be replaced and offered to send me a replacement for the low low price of $100. As I payed just $150 on sale 3 months ago, I politely (!@$# NO) declined. My IPOD nano works well everytime, is smaller, more user friendly, and has a 1 year warrantee vs. the 90days for the RIO. In otherwords, don't buy the carbon.
Well I thought this would be a good thing to have for taking trips. You do need a power converter. ... The main problem I have is that if you play games for more than ten minutes and then switch games the screen goes nuts. It gets all squiggly like the vertical or horizontal is messed up. The only way that it goes back to normal is to leave it off for ten minutes. I have written to the company and have gotten no response about this. .... As it stands now I have wasted my money on this item. ...
The cable showed up loose in a box from Amazon. I hooked this cable up to an external monitor, and it wouldn't detect the display properly. It caused the display to show up as "Generic Non-PNP Monitor," and I couldn't set the correct resolution. Did the same thing on two different monitors that worked fine (both before and after trying the Cables To Go cable) with a different VGA cable. I'd suggesting finding a better quality cable that would properly detect your monitors/screens and enable your computer to use the correct resolution.Also, does anyone think the other reviews sound fishy and possible sponsored?
Junk. Got it for my daughter at Christmas time, but it wouldn't work on her TV. So I tried other sets in the house and then I tried the neighbors (ah, typical me-ness, blaming my own televisions that work perfectly instead of accepting that I bought junk!) Returning it today so I can buy a therapy session to try and heal the pain of feeling totally ripped off for spending so much time trying to make this piece of junk work.Maybe next time I'll try Panasonic, Sony or (gasp) RCA.....
This was a huge waste of money, did not work correctly, disc for downloading software did not work and Kodak would not replace it due it being severely out of date.
Does not work at all with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11. I am in an environment with low background noise, but Dragon could not understand anything I said into the microphone, whether I held it at 2 feet away, 1 foot away, an inch away, or literally in my mouth. Created a new user profile; this changed nothing. Other reviewers have mentioned the need to disable all other microphones first, but this step does not help -- if you do disable your other microphones and enable this one, then Dragon thinks there are no microphones on your machine at all.Will be returning immediately.Lesson learned. You get what you pay for, unless you buy this lousy product, in which case you don't even get that.I'm on Vista-32.
Amazon emailed me asking me to review the item--so here it goes. Don't buy this board. Buy anything else; it is as simple as that. I build a lot of systems and this board was problematic from the word go. I used a SIS chipset once before and it was very problematic. As such, I suspect the SIS chipset is the problem since Abit is generally a good company. I'm not talking about all the hardware limitations (only SATA1, no Dual-Channel support, limited overclocking), I'm talking about the boards pitiful, unstable performance at stock settings. I tried this with 3 separate classes of compatible CPUS (a Pentium D, Pentium 4, and Celeron D) and 4 different types of compatible memory. In all cases the system was remarkable unstable and remarkably hot. The onboard video is worthless, you must install a separate video card or even the sharpest LCD will look terrible. A search will show that Shuttle created a system with essentially this same board -- it is the lowest rated Shuttle system ever. A 945 Intel board is only slightly more money and infinitely better in performance and quality, even VIA chipset boards are far superior. Furthermore there are no utilities to monitor the system, so when mine kept overheating and rebooting there was no way to check to temps except the BIOS. A P4 641 that ran at a chilly 30 degrees Centigrade on an an Intel 945 board in the same case with the same heatsink ran at almost 90 degrees on this - that's pushing 200 degrees Fahrenheit. You're bound to burn up the chip, board and maybe your house. It wasn't a sensor problem and the heatink was attached properly. I even tried a high end Artic Cooling Heatsink/Fan. Only cooled things slightly. Touched the heatsink and still have a blister. Really, buy something else.The 2 stars are for Amazon, which gave 5 star service. Great return service and a refund. The board is worthy of too many negative stars to count.
I have yet to see the plan come in the mail. I hope that wasn't $10 thrown away.
Refurbished Camera just arrived.Gives a "focus" error. Does not work at all.Big disappointment - and no contact information for the store (no phone)last refurbished I buy
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.
If you're thinking of buy this DVD player for the progressive scan, DON'T! I have a 57&quot; Toshiba HDTV and when you turn on the progressive mode on this dvd player, the picture gets worse, it's grainy, blurry, and dull. Interlaced mode looks better. Plus this player will sometimes burp, meaning sound/picture pauses or seems to skip a second or two, like it can't keep up.I thought I was planning for the future when I bought this player but I wished I saved my money for a better player later.
Anyone saying these earphones have a good sound must have very low standards! They have absolutely "NO BOTTOM END" at all. I DJ for a living and play all types of music and can appreciate good sound quality. These have neither good sound quality, nor any bass at all. I don't expect them to have the same sound quality as a $200 pair, but these don't even compare with "stock" earphones, let alone aftermarket. I actually thought someone had been messing with my mp3 player and turned the bass off. To my surprise, the bass was turned all the way up.I'll admitt, I do love a good rich bass sound, nothing muddy or "boomy" , just bass and drums the way their supposed to sound. These earphones didn't even have the slighest hint of bass as far as I could tell. They didn't impress me in the upper end either. Mostly all I heard was mid's. Kinda like the sound that comes from a cheep alarm clock.Well I guess I'll keep trying until I hit the "SWEET" spot that I'm looking for. Maybe a good pair of shure or ultimate ears eb or pro. But you can rest assure, it will not be another pair of sony's.
I've always had very good experiences with Linksys products - until I bought the WUSB11. At system boot, the device always had a yellow exclamation point next to it in the Device Manager, with a &quot;Code 10 - the device could not start&quot;. I had to repeatedly unplug and re-plug the device until it came up clean in Device Manager, then exit and re-launch the WLAN monitor application to get it working. Once it was up, its performance varied tremendously with the slightest repositioning of the unit. This was despite very good signal strength and never falling back from the top link speed of 11Mbps.Enabling 64-bit WEP made it much harder to connect to the Linksys router, and 128-bit WEP rendered it totally non-functional - unable to see the access point at all. Linksys tech support concluded that the unit was defective, but a replacement gave even more trouble than the first.The WUSB11 behaved the same way on *three* different P4/Win2k Pro systems based on the SiS chipset. It would not work at all when tried on one of these systems booted to Win98. It was impossible to get rid of the yellow exclamation point in the Win98 Device Manager.Amazingly, the same WUSB11 worked perfectly on a borrowed IBM Thinkpad, and also on an AMD Athalon desktop based on the VIA chipset. Both of these systems ran Win2k Pro. Repositioning the WUSB11 appeared to have no effect on these systems. They ran fine even with 128-bit WEP enabled.It was hit or miss on a friend's Compaq laptop with Windows XP. It would usually take a very long time - up to 20 minutes - to find the access point, even when located in the same room with it. Once the access point was found, the WUSB11 tended to remain working on this system, but there was a little sensitivity to the positioning of the WUSB11. Data flow sometimes became choppy if the WUSB11 was not positioned well, but it was much less sensitive to position than the SiS based systems. This is odd, since the radio signal was always strong, the link always stayed at the full 11 Mbps, and two other systems mentioned above were unaffected by the position of the WUSB11.Having had two different WUSB11s behave so unreliably, I cannot recommend this device to anyone. Out of six different computers, the device worked flawlessly on only two, marginally on one, and was essentially unusable on three. The system's chipset, operating system, the physical positioning of the WUSB11, and the level of WEP encryption all play a major factor in the device's usability.
TV is in the living room, second TV i bedroom, one room inbetween the two and it doesn't work at all.
Sanyo 2700mah AA 4/pack NiMH Batteries 2700 mahI bought two sets of Sanyo batteries more than six months ago. These batteries lose the charge very quick when not in use in less than a month. And when they are in the mp3 player without the mp3 being on they also lose the charge.I am very unhappy with this purchase. I believe there are better batteries in the market with more charge duration.For me it was not worth to spend money on these batteries.
This antenna did not give me the basic channels that I knew should be available. After swapping it with an amplified antenna, I received 10 more channels, more that expected. Take into consideration how far away you are from the antennas on the mountain in deciding what type of antenna you need.
I had reservations when buying - according to online reviews many of these devices seem to be defective (the Belkin as well). I purchased anyway and my fears were confirmed. LEDs do not light, does not transmit on any frequency. Manufacturer representative (from India) confirmed that it is defective. Return will be time consuming and frustrating, but $50 is enough to make me endure even more pain. Don't buy this item.
My Casio EX-Z850 is a just a month past the one year of purchase and it already doesn't work. I've had it over a year but I've only used it maybe four times, it looks brand new. I was taking pictures and the zoom controler and shutter button just fell off! Also the set button just stopped working so I can't do anything with the camera. I wrote casio but haven't heard anything back yet, but with what I have read, it probably won't be good anyway. I wouldn't recomend this camera to anyone.
I purchased this microphone so that I would not have to use my Logitech Webcam all the time. It did not state when sold that this item does not work with Windows Vista. I have tried downloading all the drivers that Logitech have to offer and still this does not work. I have written (emails ) to Logitech several times, and they keep coming back saying it should work. I told them that other reviews show it does not work with Vista, however they still insist it should.It may be a nice item but NOT for Vista....Beware!!!.
I ordered 3 of these cards, which were supplied by the AGFA Store. One worked just fine, the other two returned a "Card Error" message as soon as I inserted them into the recorder. When I finally received replacements, they didn't work either. Maybe it was just a bad batch, but I won't be ordering any more of these cards from this supplier.
Not much I can say except that it doesn't work. Sometimes your time is worth more than saving a few bucks. Buy local, you probably won't regret it.
it looks cool.the sound qulaity is ok for the price.but it breaks after few days of use.
I had a LINKSYS Model: WRT54G V4, which I finally gave up on. Every 2 months or so, like clockwork, for the past year, the router has just stopped working. Then I go thru the whole route of calling Cox, then having them tell me to call Linksys... I had to pay a couple of times to a Linksys rep to fix it. The router worked ok the first couple years, but the last time I just had the Cox rep leave the Netgear WGR614 G router, it was $45. I thought I would have to buy new adapters, but the others work ok with it. It seems a little slower, like when I open email, but hey, if it WORKS that's the main thing. It's been only a week with the Netgear router, but so far so good.
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.
Item was listed as fitting Cobra detectors. It did not. Item was returned, refund was granted. Return expirence was very positive.
This product may be good, but it was not compatible with our large format scanner (Colortrac SmartLF Cx40), so I can't accurately review the product itself. I can review the setup issues and customer service - I have a pretty fair knowledge of computers (thought I'm not a trained IT person). It took me a little too long to set it up, the manual should tell you to first make sure ALL of your firewalls are down. This means your Windows firewall, server firewall and disable any antivirus software while installing. I use ESET Smart Security for protection, and the firewall needs to be disabled every time you want to use the product. At any rate, Keyspan was recently bought by Tripp Lite, so to make things more confusing, the customer service reps are still learning how to troubleshoot the product. 2 out of 3 reps I spoke with were quite helpful though. I think if you have a popular printer or server, you'll have better luck with this product than I did.
The U3 software is forced on you by trickery and cunning on the part of SanDisk, who formed U3.Please avoid any products with U3 software to send a message that we don't want this. Make it fail and they will give up on it.
Set arrived in Mid December, packaging was not damaged, but the quality of the display was awful. Toshiba customer service referred me first to a repair shop that was out of business, then to two shops that don't service my community.The 4th repair shop picked up the set a week later and then lied to me about the repair for 4 more weeks.Toshiba then asked me to agree to accept a smaller set in exchange, which I refused.They now promise to refund my purchase price (but not shipping!!!) in 4 to 6 weeks after some freight company gets around to picking it up.The set looks nice when I saw it working in the store, but consider the company behind it before buying!!! Toshiba's policies toward their customers are the worst.
The drive is small with lots of storage and not expensive compared to flash.I bought this drive and used it for a couple of months until it crashed on a crucial day when I needed the data the most. SimpleTech was good enough to replace the drive and I was aprehensive of using it at first. But since it was just lying around I decided to use it and lol after a couple of months it the new drive also crashed. I am tired of this. Better get a flash drive and not a hard drive.
The picture does not represent the product the vendor sends. The picture looks like the heavier duty Opticla cables that are made by Belkin, Monster, and some other companies. What you get is a thin about 1/8" OD cable. It works, but it does not Click firmly into Optical Digital sockets and is not likely to withstand much stress over time. You get what you pay for. If you want better, I'd suggest the Belkin cable.
I have had a number of digital cameras and have found Kodak to consistently get color right more than the competitors. We have a Canon and had a Nikon that could not hold a candle to the picture quality of the less expensive Kodak models. This unit, however, is a terrible camera. It must have a particularly less sensitive sensor because it gives the blurr warning so often it's pathetic. Even when you set the camera on higher ISO if not using the flash, you most often get a less than desirable result. It's simply the worst of all the digital cameras I have and have used. It does not perform nearly as well as a cheaper, less featured model from Kodak that I used for the past two years (buttons finally quit working on rocker button, so could no longer access some key settings).The other problem I have with this camera is that, compared to every other model of every other brand I have seen recently, they do NOT put a hard plastic cover over the soft (but nice and large) viewing screen on the back. It got bumped a couple of times in my pack and now there are are large defects in the screen. Yes, one could keep such a camera in a case and all, I don't bother. But check it out for yourself if you like, this is the only digital camera I know of on the market where the viewing screen is not protected by a strong, poly clear surface of some sort. Poor, cheap design. Likely, my last Kodak. Fuji's are getting the consistently best ratings in most mags, in this price and class, these days.
The iTrip doesn't work well in big cities. I bought mines without knowing and haven't really been using it since i get a lot of static.I guess i bought the older version of the iTrip since the newer ones help you scan for a clear frequency.It's actually pretty annoying having to scroll through your radio tuner to find a clear frequency.
This is a pretty good camera with some drawbacks, but apparently CANON has a lens problem that I wish I had known about before I got to Cancun. The Lens jams in the open position and then all you get is a small "E18" message before the camera shuts down. Resetting the camera has not worked. Apparently this is a continuing problem from other models so do your research. Hopefully Amazon will credit me, since I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife. I should be okay till January 31st, otherwise it would be off to the repair shop...and that is as good as buying a reconditioned item for full price. Wait and see if others report this problem.
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 went against my better judgment and IGNORED the poor reviews this product has received. BAD IDEA! However, Office Depot had a good sale price which proved an irresistible temptation.Of the 15 discs in the spindle ONLY TWO (2) burned successfully. Unfortunately, those two discs contained bad sectors which corrupted my data...this translates to ALL discs being expensive Frisbees. I will contact Memorex and see if their "lifetime" warranty is genuine or a hoax. I will post a follow-up after I contact them.
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.
Do not buy the Nikon d40. It breaks way too easy. Ours broke twice just after the warranty expired and then six months later and then a third time and we gave up. We send it in twice to get fixed. They would not tell us how much to fix it until we sent it in and then they held us hostage to pay them and we thought they were charging us way too much. They charged us just enough to not justify buying a new one each time. After three times the Nikon D40 broke, we gave up and bought a different brand. I will not give out the brand name of our new camera because I don't want anyone to think we work for them. We are very happy with our new camera and it is not a Nikon. The first time the flash would not work. The 2nd time the camera would not take pictures in the autofocus mode. It would take pictures in manual focus only and they would be blurry. The Nikon D40 breaks way too early. Please do not buy this camera. Nikon is horrible to deal with. I will never buy another Nikon camera again.
When this gadget works, it's great. Trouble is, it hardly ever works. And getting it to communicate with the PC is nearly impossible. On top of that, technical support is poor. They reply fast enough. They just don't know enough.It's a great idea. Just not ready for prime time. Don't buy it. You'll regret it if you do.
This printer is more of a pain than pleasure. I gave it one star for the print quality(but it's no where near what everyone bragging about). This is a classic case of "good idea, poor execution". Unless you can keep this printer on all the time, get ready to subscribe to bi-weekly delivery of the wax(aka ink). It's either keeping on all the time, which it uses about 60 watts of power and oh... The heat, or if the printer is turned off for what ever reason, power failure and such, the printer goes through extensive cleaning cycle, with spiting out pages of printed pages rich with wax, lots of It during the 10 minutes power-on process. Xerox recommends plugging the printer directly into a dedicated outlet with no surge protector.
I did a fair amount of research before buying this camera, reading reviews, comparing specs, etc. I was fairly confident this was the best internet camera in my price range. I don't know whether or not that's true or if this camera is representative of security cams in general, but I do know I was not impressed by this camera on any level.Video quality is terrible. Awful in low light. Setup and configuration procedures are draconian. The motor is LOUD when you pan or tilt.It's entirely possible I'm being unfair. There are challenges for compressing and delivering video over wireless or ethernet. Sacrifices in image quality must be made to limit bandwidth. The only other 'security' cameras I've had experience with are the 20 dollar x10 types which gave me exactly what I expected for 20 dollars.I didn't expect to get the same image quality from a three hundred dollar camera.
This small, portable music player is quite fascinating. It is composed of a synthetic byproduct of petroleum, known by most as plastic, though the exterior shell seems to be composed of a thin sheet of brushed aluminium (Al, atomic number 13). The "plastic" from which this device is constructed appears to be of the highest quality, however, when closely observed, I found it to be softer than desired, thus, it scratches easily. It plays music that is downloaded to it via a computer, either Macintosh or PC. This may be a deterrent to those of you who do not own a computer. When playing the music, it uses small phonic devices inserted into the ears. These are called "headphones". Due to the nature of these "headphones," dogs cannot listen to your music.When listening to the music, I found it to be of satisfactory quality. This device has a large storage capacity which is its primary selling point. If you buy this device, you should be sure to have music to download to it, otherwise, there will be nothing to listen to. The music that I recommend is Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and Puccini. I find this music to be of superior quality, and worthy of listening to.
I bought this lens because I wanted a super telephoto lens at an affordable price. It's not really a very good lens but it was extremely cheap so I couldn't pass it up. There is a lot of noticeable barrel distortion, very difficult to focus in low light and has a hard time focusing correctly. I had more photos with missed focus from this lens than any other. I would recommend using this lens outside in the daylight mostly. Not really a good indoor lens.Update 8/21/12:After having this lens for a while now I am pretty sure I will sell it. I never use this lens because the times I have I get a lot of pictures with missed focus. No idea why it does this but none of my other lenses have this issue. Distortion is pretty horrible too. Since I bought the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 that's all I use for the most part. That one is a great lens.
Easy setup but the little beast is really slow. Some print requests never were completed.Terry
Bought today and did A/B comparisons with the stock Apple ear buds that came with my 80G Classic IPod. The Apple ear buds are the winner by far in terms of sound quality and build quality. Of course, the Sonys are "in-ear" so, the fit is different. I am making a 25 mile drive to return them. The Apple has a more natural sound. The Sony has a metalic, thin sound. Both are limited in bass production (yes, they were all the way in my ear canals).
I bought this for the house for Christmas and we really got a lemmon. The unit only worked for a couple of days prior to having all sorts of video and audio problems. For this last month I have been on the phone with Sony who keep sending me fileware upgrade in the hope of fixing the unit. The last upgrade simply fried the unit and it no longer works. They then request I pay to ship it back to them so they could fix it and I would get it back withing 2 - 3 months. This was unacceptable so I brought it back to a Sony Style store and demanded my money back. I will never purchase another Sony product again.
i have limited use and the rocker mouse is wonderful to use unfortunaely they need to be perfected they seem to wear out fast. i find that the ball needs to be cleaned often and then it seems to get stuck and not move freely. i hope they can improve it the concept is a great idea easier on the hand more natural like shaking hands.
I purchased this remote to replace my lost Sony DVD remote control and to consolidate all my remote controls to one. It works with my DVD player and Sharp TV. I thought I could use it for my Direct TV/TIVO satellite receiver/DVR combo. There was no code available for any satellite receiver/DVR combo. I still have to use 2 remote controls. Had I known, I would not have purchased this remote.
I have never been able to get mine to work. I've tried it on a Nikon D70 and a Nikon D90. No success.
Sound is great, navigation easy, good quality voice recording.There are two major problems:1. The title and artist name of some songs is not copied to the player. They are simply "lost" for some songs, without any detectable reason.2. After copying, recording and deleting files in the player does not correctly release the memory space. The result is that you have less and less space for new songs and recordings. The only way I found to correct the problem is to format and reload the songs, but that re-creates the problem described in #1.I am not sure if a new firmware would resolve it. I opted to return the player.
This has to be absolutely the worst baby monitor ever. It is extremely suseptable to electrostatic interference. The only sound it puts out is a constant high-pitched whine with intermitted levels of static. The more items you have plugged in (TV, lamp, coffee maker) the worse the noise gets.The noise to baby sounds ratio is terrible so we have to have turn up the whine and static even higher to hear him. This noise permiates the entire house.We had no idea this was wrong until we heard (or didn't hear) our friend's Fisher Price moniter. It was dead silent unless their son made noise. I can't wait to get our Fisher Price moniter so I can throw this one in the trash!
The card works all right. My printer is 10 years old and works great, but my new computer didn't have the parrallel card to plug it in. I had some problems getting a driver for the card, but finally got one to work, even though Windows said it was not a signed driver - it did work. If I had to do it again, I'd just keep the printer for my older computer and buy a new printer.
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.
It is a faulty piece or could be a bad product itself. I do not recommend it toany one.
Just got these last night. I also bought my son a pair of Marshmallow ear buds. Comparing the two, these are horrible. The Marshmallows sound MUCH better. These have NO base whatsoever. I'll be returning them, and buying the Marshmallows or SOMETHING ELSE.
I am in full agreement with the previous reviewer, this unit needs a seperate power source. I plugged in USB connections to all of the ports and one iSight Webcam to the firewire and this unit just failed. Connections are spotty at best and my external hard drives will not be recognized at all.It was a too good to be true price, and in the end, a pretty much useless piece of hardware.
I've given this thing a thousand chances. I even followed all the advice other people gave in their reviews in response to the negative reviews. But it just doesn't work. whatsoever. the simplest, most minor scratches have appeared on my favorite cds making them skip. Some of these have been unreplaceable, so i was so excited thinking this may fix them. I've gone over and over and over again on the same cd's, numerous ones of varying degrees of damage, and nothing has happened.While the claims that it makes things worse is false (unless your banging on the thing), it actually doesn't seem to do anything at all.Im almost willing ot waste my money on the motorized one im so desperate, even though i doubt that will work either. If anyone has the secret to this machine, please enlighten me. It's possibly the worst, most useless product i've ever bought. Pure plastic and cloth, and the fluid is just water. This shouldn't be more than 10 dollars tops.In conclusion, the inadequacy of the skipdoctor has made a grown man cry. I hope you're happy digital innovations.
It seems to be well built, but I do find myself having to bang on some of the keys rather more than usual to register. Especially for upper case. And I'm a heavy hitter of the keys too! But otherwise fine, and for the price is great. I'd resent paying more than $30 on other keyboards that only cost a few bucks to make.
These are not the standard Molex Connectors that you find in computer power supplies. If you want to connect these to anything other than themselves, they are totally worthless. Why Molex would want to make a product that does not conform to their own standard is beyond me.
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 is junk the images are awful. You can hardly tell what the picture you took was. forget about low light you have to have max light to even take a picture.
After receiving this model as a replacement for an earlier model which benq was not able to repair (after using it for approximately 10 months), we found out that there is no hdtv connection on this model and no adapter available. Also, after using the replacement for about 200 hours the lamp burned out which is something that should last 1500-2000 hours. Every time you have to order a new lamp it will cost you 300-400 hundred dollars for a replacement lamp. We have been using a local technician that has been in the business for over 30 years and he states that in his opinion benq has the worst customer service in the industry - that it is virtually non-existent. All I can tell you is if you are trying to decide between DLP or LCD - go with LCD.
i purchased this after my factory charger broke. When i received it, the model number on the charger didnt match the number advertised but it did work. However, after about 4 days it quit working without me having to wiggle it and taking to the local computer shop they said a wire was broken in the plug and it wouldnt be financially feasible to fix it. but considering a new one from the manufacturer is 70 bucks, i guess you get what you pay for.
This Dell Laptop was purchased through someone other than Dell. It started having problems from the moment it was opened. I took it to work with me and prevailed on a technician there. He ended up completely rebuilding this laptop in order to make it functional. The laptop we now own is no longer the one purchased as ALL the parts have been switched out for their reliable counterparts. Only the original "shell" remains of this purchase. I would NOT recommend this product be purchased from Technisource - from whom I purchased.
If you need to VPN to your office, forget this router. VPN service does not work as of firmware version 2.00.08. Spent 20 hours so far on the phone with tech support and a quick search in google will show I'm not the only person having this trouble.
I purchased a camera from this seller .bridget clawson IT did not work. I tried contacting her with with no reponse on her end!! I sent back her the camera certified mail.they tried delivering it to her dec.17th at 3;54 it is now sitting in fargo post office I would never buy anything from this person.. tonight a rep. from amazon said she will take care of my problem. what a nightmare!!!
When I opened the package, surprise! the lens was outside of the original plastic box. And the plastic box has a lot of scratch. Fortunately the lens itself doesn't have any scratch, but the result of photos I took with this lens is too dark. I am not satisfy the quantity of this lens. The $7 Zeikos circular polarizer has much better result than this $35 one.
I received the Zire 21 as a Christmas present. It has been just over a month and I am already unhappy with my Zire 21. Twice the unit has reset itself and all of the information I entered in it was lost. What good is a unit that loses your information?!?!?!The Palm support has been no help at all with this problem. Do not buy the Zire 21!!!!
I have one and the power went out and now I am also being told that the motherboard has to be replaced. I can't understand how this company has stayed in business. I thought that this company had better customer service, but everytime I call I get someone who can't speak English and had a hard time trying to understand what they are saying. I would NEVER BUY ANOTHER COMPUTER FROM DELL, AND IF I CAN FIND A WAY I WILL SUE THEM SINCE I CAN'T GET A REPLACEMENT FOR PRODUCT THAT SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN PUT ON THE MARKET TO START OFF WITH.The funny part is that they are still selling this but with another name put on it.
I bought this Cable Gateway in July for use with Comcast. The first day I installed the modem, my Internet connection dropped 3-4 times/day. After several calls with Comcast and Linksys, I was unable to resolve the problem. It continued to drop connections several times/day. The issue seems to only occur while using the wireless function. I can't believe there are so many other people having the same issue with this product. I bought a Motorola Cable Modem Gateway (Model#SBG900) to replace the Linksys WCG200, and this Motorola Cable Gateway works great! (no dropped connections). Stay away from the WCG200 unless you want to take a chance.
I purchased this product last year right after I bought my Samsung LCD. Last night I tried to clean my screen and I was surprised to see that this spray did not work as expected. There are clear streaks left after I applied the solution. The streaks will eventually be gone if you keep rubbing the product while the microfiber is slightly damped. Instead I just ordered OmniCleanz from radtech. Moster products are overrated :)
not stated anywhere on here, but there is only 1 mount. it's the mount i wanted, as i purchased a pair from radio shack before. however, who wants to order a single mount at this price? close to the price for a pair. i guess i should have known better. trick you when they can. totally not worth the time, effort, and especially the money. don't buy, unless you want to pay more for 1 mount, to mount 1 speaker.
To light for texts books, when one turns the page the book holder topples-over. Also, the base is not wide enough. Does hold book open, top clip is not biggest enough or strong enough to be effective. Don't buy!
I have tried this on both Windows Vista and Windows 7 (64-bit) and the driver causes the system to BSOD shortly after you begin using it. This happens every time.I downloaded the newest version from their website and it did not resolve the problem. I would not recommend this until they fix the Windows driver.I was able to get it to work under Linux without any issues.
Sony VAIO VGP-BPS2C Standard CapacityThe batery is working but when I made the order I thought that was original but was not true.
I bought this to communicate with my Garmin Rhinos (models 120 and 130). Despite the fact that no modern computer comes with a serial DB9 connector anymore, Garmin is still shipping Rhinos that come only with a DB9 connector. (Shame on Garmin!)Anyway, I have both a Macbook laptop OS X 10.5 and also an HP running Windows Vista 32 bit Ultimate. I loaded and installed the drivers correctly. (For Mac you have to download them from the TRENDnet web site as the drivers are not included on the CD according to their manual - what's up with that?)Vista at least could see the USB to serial device plugged in, but the Garmin Webupdater software could not see the Rhino devices on the other end of the cables - on either Mac OS or Vista. I called TRENDnet technical support and spoke to them for about 20 minutes. They were very helpful, but alas were unable to get it working and agreed my best course was to return the USB to serial converter to Amazon.Other reviewers are quite fond of this converter, so it obviously works for other devices. My comments and negative review, clearly, should therefore be restricted specifically to the Garmin Rhino GPS radios. But for them, with this converter, you're out of luck.
These headphones were bought as a gift to me. They are okay, as in not great not terrible. fairly durable, as they have lived in my backpack for a year almost now. Noise cancellation is terrible though, i would say spend a few more dollars and get some over-ear; as opposed to these on ear types.
I have asked the tech support about the LOW VOLUMN and they said that "what you hear is what you get". Too bad they think this way since I can not hear the directions when driving with the radio on low low this unit is useless to me. Please check out other GPS's before you spend your money.
I have a Windows XP Home SP2. My wireless router is LinkSys.I have a Dell C610 laptop that has built-in wireless, and a Dell desktop for which I purchased this TRENDnet PCI Adapter.Installation was easy. I never shutdown my desktop, the next day there was no Internet connection. Upon checking the signal, it seemed to be at 80%. Repairing a connection did not solve the issue, the process hung. I had to restart the PC. Upon restarting the connection was fine. All the while my laptop was connected with no issues.When I called TRENDNET helpdesk, the person told me that I was the only person who had this problem. He asked me to switch the card to another empty slot & call back. He hung up.I switched the card to another slot. Next day the connection was not there. I called helpdesk again. This time some other person asked me to download the latest driver. I did that, the problem did not go away.I was given an RMA number, but now I have to pay for shipping to TRENDNET, I sent an email asking for an explanation. They explained that "they would pay for the shipping of the replacement". I was not pleased with this policy. Now I have to bear the burden of a defective product, not the company. I responded with a request for escalation to the management. So far it has been 10 days, and no response.I am writing this review from my laptop, because the Internet connection from my Desktop is completely unreliable.I give this 2 stars for (a) easy installation (b) toll free customer service with good hoursI will not buy a TrendNet product again.
This purchase was a waste for me. Amazon won't cover the price of the return shipping which would cost me more than the price of the earphones, so I'm stuck with them. I threw them in a drawer to use as an emergency backup. No sound isolation for me since the phones don't fit in my ears. The sound is "tinny" like an old transistor radio. Physically, the plugs feel very hard and "fuzzy".
Lasted less than a year. I really enjoyed it, due to it's low weight. There is lots of people complaining and no answer from Apple. The problem is it stops working one day for no reason.Updated: Apple replaced my dead piece for a new one, hope it lasts longer, it's really a nice player.
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.
This remote was great in the beginning. I was able to program it to use 99% of all of my systems, but the main problem I have is that the remote defaults to the TV setting after almost every use! This drives me nuts! I'll be using the AMP feature [which I use 90% of the time as all of my components DVD, VCR, etc all go into my AMP] and two seconds later it defaults back to the TV. This is enough to give it only two stars. I'm very disappointed that I spent on this remote.
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 product would not even install on my Windows XP PC, does not pass Windows certification, asks for old Windows files and to make things really bad there is no telephone number listed anywhere in their manual or website for support...buyer beware!!
So I made the purchase of this router yesterday as an "impulse buy" and I really should have done my homework. Just about the only thing I was pleased with was its aesthetics. After installation, I had to completely disable my Norton AntiVirus software in order to connect to the Internet. After some more problems, I had to call Time Warner cable to make sure my cable was still working (they simply had me remove the router from the configuration altogether). After a bit more progress (and about 2 hours into the setup), I realized that my laptop was finally able to connect to the web via the network. However, my desktop still wasn't. I re-enabled Norton and it kept warning me about a "worm intrusion," pretty much freaking me out. I let it sit overnight and the situation wasn't any better today. No Internet connection on my desktop.My experience with their customer service was also negative. Their webchat did not work (no one was there) and the rep I got on the phone was clearly in India and talking directly from a script. He didn't know English very well at all which drove me crazy!Today I went back to BestBuy and (after research, talking to their Geek Squad and asking fellow customers) purchased the Linksys WRT54GS. So much better! Everything is working fine now. Took a little while to set up and logged 1 call into support, but everything worked out. I definitely recommend Linksys over Netgear for a variety of reasons. Bottom line - don't buy this product.
This is not presentation paper.It's no thicker than regular paper and it's not double-sidedHow can you do newsletters and flyers on single-sided paper?
I have 3 different webcams and picture quality of this cam is very good. It can capture very smooth 30 FPS video with 640x480 resolution which my other webcams can't seem to do as well as this unit. Color can be adjusted to be vibrant, and it also works well in low light. The option to choose indoor or outdoor is excellent.The biggest problem I have is there is a dot on the capture which looks like a bad pixel on LCD screen. Cleaning of the lense does not help this, so it seems to be internal defect. The first one of these I had had the dot showing on off center to the upper right. I exchanged the unit through Amazon, and the second one again had this dot but this time on lower right. So this defect seems to be a common problem with this product.
I bought the system with the amplifier to run from one building to another (250 feet). It worked fine in the building the transmitter was located, but the quality completely fell apart once I crossed into the second building. I saw a forum where someone recommended a different high-gain antenna and tried contacting the company for suggestions for over a week with zero response. The tech support voice mailbox was full, the operator never answered the phone and I left repeated messages there. I tried e-mailing and calling every department I could locate. Half the phone numbers were disconnected and no response on the e-mails either.The product might have worked fine if I had a little tech support from the company. But as it stands I'm going on the assumption that RF-Link has gone out of business and so I'm returning my purchase.
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.
I have been using these things for years. When they work, they work. When they don't, it's a nightmare.I am sitting here with four of these, 2 ea. two port, 2 ea. four port. All behave differently.The one that does not work at all is brand new.I am sending it back.And I am never, ever going to buy an Avocent product again.
The moment I started using ipod shuffle, I am deeply disappointed, especially with its usability.Firstly, you need itune to make it work. Although it shows as a USB storage device when I plug it into my Windows box (and I can actually copy files to it), but it simply won't play these files. You have to install itune to organize these files. Give me a break! Who wants to learn another piece of software. Just use IE to drag and drop files and ipod should play them! My other MP3 player made by Iriver does that and it is superbly easy to use since you have one less thing to learn.2. Ill-designed manual box. The green box that holds manual and itune software CD is confusing to open. It should come with a much shorter opening lid. I have to apply some force and squeeze it to get it open. Unseen with any other products I have ever bought.3. Battery status light. When I plug ipod into USB port, the status light faces down. Yeah, faces down. How could I see the charging status. What moron designed this?I don't know why people rave about ipod given its huge popularity. In my mind, it is a poorly designed music player, there are lots of players out there having much better usability. I will probably use it as a USB mobile storage in the future (an expensive one though). Will I buy another ipod in the future? The answer is definitely NO.
The kit is not 8 gauge wire and its probably not even 10 gauge...I know it was low price but i didn't think it would be complete junk quality. I would be scared to run this wire to my amp. not impressed!!
I have never been so aggravated about an inanimate object in my life. I have also never bothered to write a complaint letter before. This is the perhaps the worst product I have ever purchased. It is like the fax machine from Office Space. It won't load the paper correctly: either several sheets are pulled in to cause a jam, or no sheets get fed. Each sheet has to be fed by hand which causes a jam about 7 out 10 times. I get maybe 25% use of the ink cartridges before the dock insists the ink needs to be replaced. I bought a 170 pack from Amazon and I'm on my fourth ink cartridge (out of five) but only forty or so pictures have actually printed. I unplug the dock to reset it, but nothing helps. I've been trying to print out pictures for Christmas cards and after several hours tonight I've got three. Looking at the time that's less than one per hour. I could have drawn individual pictures with crayons at a faster pace. I don't know what alternatives there are to this dock but they'd have to better than this.
I tested this unit at home over distances longer and through more walls than in the primary application (a church). It worked well at home but when tested at the church I was unable to receive ANY signal, audio or video. I was confident that my home simulation was adequate, so trashed box and packing materials. Big mistake! I suggest that you test these units in ALL aplication locations within the 30 day return period.
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.
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 ordered CD player for personal use so I saw this player but when I got it only one side of the sound works I had to get my own head phones so when I hooked them up together I only got sound from one speaker
Sound goes out, customer service and tech support from Philips Magnavox is horrible, they told me my TV didn't have speakers, then they said it was the Sound Processing board, then the went back to the TV didn't have speakers, Now they admit the TV does have speakers but the board will take a couple months to order, ship and install. I WILL NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN
I also bought this for a refurbished Dyson vacuum. It was a link on the product page, so I assumed that it was a product the company covered. This is a very misleading ploy to sell warranties and I am incredibly irritated that Amazon allows it (or that the warranty company allows it). Luckily for me, I called the warranty company and was told my vacuum is, indeed, not covered. Unfortunately, it will take more effort on my part, and 4-6 weeks to get my money back.
Drive worked ok for about a year, then right outside of the warranty period it began failing to mount and is now unusable... buy another brand with all the bad reviews for this one.
I have an Entrega mac4U hub that is still in warranty and has been a source of lots of trouble...freezes, etc. When I first got it I wrote Entrega about the problems and they advised me to write ...apparently Entrega wanted this address to reply. I wrote them several times...they never answered my mail.I have no idea who they are and what their connection with Entrega is. This hub is completely unreliable when used with an I MAc and Entrega never made an attempt to make it right. I paid 129.95 for it but will never buy their product again. If anyone knows how to contact entrega (if in business) please let me know. Totally dissatisfird with their product.
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!
These speakers worked okay for me for a while until the volume knob failed and I was unable to use them any longer.
The cable does plug into my VX8500 but my computer does not "see" the phone. So I tried the software that comes with this product. The software is only for the GSM version of the LG Chocolate - and wants me to use a serial cable and not the USB cable that I paid for. Good to see this product is no longer available!I hope no one else wasted $15 on this.
Saying this product even deserves one star, is like featuring a Yugo in the Dupont Registry. Well, so much for trying something new. I've used Macs for 5 years. But I still have a Windows machine for the media center with XP and SP2, had a lot of stuff saved there. I tried to install the software, and it took 2 hours. Then I had to transfer all the music to the software. Tried to sync the Zune, then tried to sync, then tried again to sync, I reinstalled the SW, started over, then computer crashed. I was going to try to install on my Dual Boot Mac, with XP and SP2, but I really don't want even deal with it when I have an iPod that works now, perfectly. To tell you the truth. I think this really sucks, I was excited about the WiFi feature, because I heard that you can send MP3's that are not protected and listen to them an unlimited amount of times. Then I read that the Zune software DRM's all the of the music, so even if you didn't buy it from the Zune MarketPlace, when you send it to a buddy, they can still listen to it only 3 times. I wanted to find out, but it appears I won't get this thing to work. So I won't know, and at this point don't really care. If I want a friend to listen to a tune, I'll just put it on my iPod used as a hard drive, and give it to them.Unless Microsoft is paying your mortgage, there is absolutely no reason to try and deal with a 2 hour software install, or really any other of thier rediculously pathetic products. Well, okay Xbox is cool. Thanks to Halo, Xbox team at MS. Stick to the Xbox, no Zune.Waste of my time. Returned.And. I have iTunes on the PC, I can take my PC-formatted iPod and sync music from iTunes on the PC, and on then back on the Mac. I can't even use the Zune with the Mac, which I thought was ok, but I have to transfer files over the network, or with my iPod as a hard drive, (can't do that with the Zune), from the Mac to the PC. I've heard the vido resolution of the Zune is the same resolution as the iPod, but on a stretched screen, so the video is slightly distorted, another thing I would love to see for myself, but won't, until I see someone elses because mine is being returned.Buyers Beware - If you are thinking of just a simple to use MP3 player, get an ipod nano, if you need the video feature, the 30GB ipod video is supurb. If you want to go all out geekery, you can even put Linux on the iPods. Play games like Tetris, and such w/ Linux, its all free, and sweet.
Two things I don't like about this player:- contrast is very bad, couldn't tell what line is selected.- Couldn't get the playlist work.The plus side is fm radio and recorder but if you don't need them then get a Sansa Clip instead.
I'm writing this review because I wasn't satisfied with this headset. Don't be fooled by all these other good reviews. I just want to make sure that you will get a nice headset for yourself so that you don't regret buying.1) it gets discomfort after wearing it for more than 1-2 hours because the earphones are just so small, it doesn't fit right over your ear so after wearing it for a while, you will start to feel the tension on your ears and you will not want to wear it any longer. The earphones sits right on your ear!2) the microphone was horrible, can't really hear me when I was chatting3) Don't get it because you will regret buying it.
I thought all dvd/vcr combos were probably pretty much the same. I had a Sharp which I liked but needed to get another for my the teens' tv room. The Zenith was on sale. I don't use it much but here's what I don't like about it so far: programming is a pain. You can't use the number pad, and unlike even my 5-year-old VCR, you have to use up and down keys for the hour&minutes combined (that is, you push the up arrow and it goes from 12:00 to 12:01, up and it goes 12:01 to 12:02, etc. you can't separate the hour from the minutes for faster programming). On my Sharp, I can use either the number pad (with hour & minute separated) or the up & down arrows. In addition, it seems to have little versatility on rewind or FF. The same DVD which I can rewind in tiny segments on my Sharp can only be rewound (or fast forward) in big chunks on the Zenith. I have a feeling that Zenith is using the oldest available technology. The pathetic thing is that it cost just as much as my Sharp.
I am a fairly serious photographer, and I have a pretty extensive lens selection. I wanted an all-in-one lens for days that I didn't have specific shoots planned, but wanted to keep a camera with me just in case. I have used Tamron lenses in the past, and the ones I've used have been pretty good. Unfortunately this one isn't nearly as nice.The main issue I have with it is that it can't focus very well indoors. Now I realized before I bought the lens that it probably wouldn't focus that quickly, or quitely, but I'm telling you, it has real issues focusing in low light. Even with a speedlight attached to the camera it still has issues.Sometimes even in good light it takes it a couple of passes to focus, so you have to really pay attention to make sure you're getting an in-focus picture.
At first purchasing this item we were in love. It did exactly what it said it would do. Then the battery died. We charged it up on our PC and when we tried to power it back on, nothing happened. It was unresponsive.We sent it back for repair and it did the same thing. We are sending it back again for a 2nd time to see if they can give us our money back or a new unit. We really do love the iAudio line and considering the price and features it is much better than an iPod, but they definitely need to work on what ever this glitch is. I will update this review later with what the final outcome might be.
this item is in my opinion poor quality, does not live up to claims. I do not recommend this item.
I'll happily admit I bought on price. Wireless-G cards should be a commodity product by now. This card will not work with the XP wireless utility and requires its own driver utility to be installed. That would be OK, but when you do that on an XP machine, it kills your multiple user welcome screen and fast user switching.I did get it up and running, but the driver application seemed to crash frequently and hence the connection was lost, with no guarantee it would return without a reboot. This frustrated my wife and family a lot so the card has to go.Until Trend fix the software, I could not recommend this product.
This is an awful product and I don't recommend anyone buy it. First off, it wouldn't charge my battery, so I couldn't charge it up and take it anywhere. I was stuck using my laptop plugged in at all times. The worst part though was that the power supply was constantly turning itself off. Any time I would move the computer, even the tiniest bit, the light on the power pack would go off and I'd lose power. This happened every time I used the cord. Sometimes I would be lucky and the cord would work for a couple of hours, other times it would work for 2 seconds. The worst part was that once it turned itself off it would refuse to work for at least a few hours. This product is a piece of garbage. DO NOT BUY THIS POWER ADAPTER.
i was so excited when i recieved the item, but all that excitment quickly turned into frustration. setup is confusing, there is no instruction booklet that comes with the player. installing the program/driver seemed pretty straight forward but i had to refer to the nike/philips website a few times. even after all that it still did not work. i then tried to call the 1800 support number and they had no clue of how to do anything. so finally i gave up on it and now i am waiting for philips to contact me back with a way of exchanging the item for another because they said it must be something wrong with the product. regardless, i think this looks good but performs poorly if you can get it to perform.
I bought the 400 GB version. Unpacked it. Hooked it up. Heard it. Repacked it. Returned it.I could hear it upstairs, a floor above my dead-quiet mac mini computer.
I've now used both a version 1 and version 3 of the FVS318 router and have come to realize that it has some serious problems. Each version has different, but real problems with handle connects and disconnects.We have a production database server behind one of these routers and the version 1 does a poor job of cleaning up broken or lost connections. Over a few days this results in lots of old connections still being held open and eventually the server has to be rebooted.Version 3 doesn't have problems cleaning up old connections. Its problem is that it drops connections which are idle for just a few minutes. After "upgrading" to the version 3, we had lots of customers complaining about getting disconnected for no reason. If they fired up our client application and left it idle for no more than 5 minutes, their connection was dropped. As far as I can tell there's no parameter in the router setup to save me from this achille's heel, so I had to revert back to the version 1.This router works fine if you want to surf the web, have some basic security, and share 1 IP addresss among several computers.
I just receieved this cable, and one end is actually a TOSlink male end, but the other end is a 3.5 style male! it actually fits 3.5mm females.I will put up a picture of the ends, so you'll know not to get this and it will prove this cable will not work!
...and then it died.Storm season here in Nebraska, is very busy for a weather radio. One storm system can bring dozens of alerts to a county. After being woken for countless watches, flood warnings, and other alerts of no consequence to me, I quickly realized that the ability to choose alerts is invaluable. Basically, the Midland WR100 cannot do that. After purchasing the much superior Sangean CL-100, the Midland was exiled to the basement, to bother us no more.Soon after, I noticed that the Sangean was alerting to warnings, while the Midland was silent. After some testing, it was determined that the Midland had quit altogether. It could not receive weather broadcasts, much less alert.To summerize, thirty bucks bought me one Spring of interrupted sleep, and little security. Isn't that what neighbors are for?
I am an audiophile, I have 10 pairs of headphones. If you want nothing buy treble buy these headphones. NO MIDRANGE AND absolutely NO BASS
Air flow is weak. Toshiba satellite still overheats. Don't buy period. I paid 50+ for something that might give me an extra few minutes of a post purchased balancing act.
If you have xp or are plannig on upgrading to xp, don't buy this player. I purchased it when it first came out(149.95 + tax)and have upgraded to xp. It will not work with xp and rca does not plan on fixing the problem. Just a word of warning.Thanks Patrick
This product works fine - but don't expect to get it going without an hour on hold to technical support. The manual leaves a lot to be desired - there are several key steps in the set up that are completely missed. Tech support was fine, after the wait.
This is the 3rd and 4th D-Link product I have bought. Not one of them work properly. Media Centre took 8 hours to set up wirelessly and still requires manual reconfiguring, D-Link Wireless USB requires constant re-setting. Just received 2 x DCS900W Internet Cameras. First one set up reasonable easilly . The second one I have spent an entire 8 hours on, and still the D-Link setup software will not even recognise the hardware. Whatever you do - don't buy this product - or if you insist on wasting your money, make sure you have a hammer to smash it with after wasting days in futile efforts to set them up.
product not as expected, have another brand of 2000 maH bateries which hold a better charge in canon camera than these do. Thought that be purchasing the 2,700mAh batteries that they would last longer. I was wrong,at least with this brand.look into another brand if you want LONG lasting batteries.
maybe...just maybe, if you're a quantum physicist you can appreciate how the tracking can be at 4 or more different places on your desktop at the same time, but even then you would never be able to write that important article that is going to get you recognized.in short, this mouse's tracking is all over the place. huge disappointment. i don't have time to chase after mouse trails because i'm too busy producing music and the fine adjustments that are required in editing renders this mouse completely ineffective.go for the microsoft bluetooth mouse. much more reliable.
Well this card seemed like such a good deal; it was less than a SanDisk 1GB disk and I had heard of the company Kingston. What it doesn't tell you is the speed is EXTREMELY slow compared to other disks and some readers just won't recognize it. I will stick to SanDisk from now on.
People have been saying hey did you hear that palm makes a cheap reliable palm? The awnser should be, oh yeah i had a M100 but it [stinks]. This palm has no features, and it frequently crashes. I got the M100 just so I could keep track of my High School homework assignments. Boy was I wrong! Spend the extra [money] get a M105.UPDATE SEPTEMBER 13 2001Today I was writing down my homework and it performed a hard reset. Lost all my homework. Now will not turn off.Looking into buying a new PDA.
Although the product comes with heads that fit my four laptops, it just doesn't work, on any of them. Sometimes the adapter block itself doesn't work, but when it does, the product still won't charge my computers.This product is a total peice of $%#!
I wanted to connect my computer (from video card) to first generation HD Big Screen TV (the old big block big screens, the tv has 1080i component input).My computer's video card has presets for tv out put, 1080i, 720P.... all with the hrz presets... Any way i dont know if it is the TV or the video card, but when i can get the video over to the TV (which was few and far between,) picture was bad, faint, fuzzy, and off...Again not sure if me or the cable...Not the best test environment for the product.
use less than 3 times, the touch screen doesn't work.don't know why~!
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.
I have had this printer for about 45 days. I would like to keep it but I am going to attempt to return it today because I can't deal with the constant paper jamming. I have tried different stock paper but have not had success. Removing the jammed paper is laborious. On the positive side, it does connect niceley to a home network and you can use it to print from either a wired or wireless computer. Photo printing is ok.
I have taken literally thousands of pictures with my Dimage Z1. I was very excited about getting the Z5. I thought the anit-shake technology and extra zoom would make this an amazing camera. Unfortunately this camera is HORRIBLE compared to the Z1. Here is why:1. I used the 400 ISO setting quite often on the Z1 with great results. The 320 ISO setting on the Z5 is completely unusable unless you want pictures that look like they were taken with a first generation digital camera.2. The pictures are not even close to as clean and clear. The colors are muted and I can not seem to set the camera to get anything close to white. None of this was a problem with the Z1. I frantically looked around for my receipt to return this (not from amazon.com) but I cannot find it. I am stuck with a very expensive but nearly useless camera.The only reason I gave this 2 stars is for the anti-shake feature. This works quite well. I suppose I could use the 100 ISO setting, but I still do not get great colors.Please keep this in mind...I seriously took thousands upon thousands of pictures with the Z1. I am actually quite heartbroken about this. I own a ton of Minolta products and this if the first time I have been let down. I guess I can let the kids use this camera. It is not much use to me.Please find another camera. I am not a frequent review writer but I feel so strongly about this that I want to warn others.I hope I have saved someone the $$$$.
Installed an unused year old cartridge in an HP 845c. It did not print. The manufacturer has a "100% satisfaction guarantee". I contacted the manufacturer who says: "Enclosed is trouble shooting tips for your ink cartridge. Please contact your Amazon vendor for a return."
Windows Vista has been post-RTM for months now, and Epson still doesn't have a driver for this product? Pathetic.
This product has had problems from the start...when the DVD plays, it makes a VERY loud whirring sound. When I tried to get it fixed under the warranty, they claimed there was no problem at all, and refused to allow me to return it. Now ten months later the whirring sound is so loud, you can't even hear some of the dialog. We're buying a new one, definitely a different model, and giving this trash away.
I got one last year and it quitted in a few month. After replacing with Lexar, it stopped working again in a month!!It is totally NOT reliable and I lost all my data!!I do not think this is a good choice.
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.
The Scosche EWFH ANL fuse holder is intended for larger fuses (presumably large currents). The plastic molding is very thin and consequently the overall construction is extremely flimsy making the fuse holder unsuitable for large currents. Due to the plastic molding being very thin the stud mounting is very weak and will be unreliable if not tightened very carefully. If any significant heat were to be generated due to large currents the molding would quickly distort or even melt.I would not recommend this fuse holder for high current applications.
If you have a -CX based eTrex model (legend of vista), the back cover plate will not accommodate the microSD card. So instead of this, I'd recommend getting a RAM mount:RAM Mounting Systems Handlebar Mount for Garmin eTrex Venture C, Legend C, Vista C, Venture CX, Legend CX, Vista CXor do it yourself and build your own mount, see instructables.com
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.
This lens has significant chromatic aberration especially at the wide end, which makes it fairly useless for any sort of large prints or professional portraiture. I have also found that the reds and blacks always look flat and blown out, despite what the histogram may indicate. It is also very soft even with flash. And it's big and heavy, and if you need to shoot straight down at something the lens creeps out (I had to put a bit of painter's tape on it to make it stay).I was really disappointed in this lens and will be selling it to buy something that doesn't turn the edges of my model's hair green and magenta (even after post processing in Linghtroom to remove noise and apply lens correction, etc).
Not for the even REMOTELY serious photographer. Might hold up a P&S but that's about it. Wouldn't reccomend to a friend.
Product defective. No charge on battery after full initial charge. Company sent RMA number for return. Never saw replacement nor money back. What a way to treat customers.
I was happy with this changer for 14 months ..then it expired. I bought it new ..and played it moderately. I'm going to replace it with a Denon.
I own a Sharp Aquos LCD television model LC32D4U. It has had the sound board replaced twice as of this writing. The first time the sound board malfunctioned the television was 2 months out of warranty and cost me $325 to repair. I contacted Sharp and they told that there was nothing they could do as the set was out of warranty. While not happy with the explanation I realized that was truly the case and absorbed the cost.The sound board failed four months later. I contacted Sharp and pleaded my case and was told there was nothing they would do. I was told by the local designated Sharp repair service center to call Sharp again and ask to speak to another supervisor. I had now spoken to both supervisors about the matter, and after lengthy waits on hold both times, that that they would not speak to me.I went ahead and had the set repaired. The cost was another $325. I was told that there had been issues with the sound in this model and that they had changed the manufacture of this particular sound board. I now have the new version of the sound board.If Sharp knew that there were issues with this particular component I strongly feel that they should reimburse me if not the entire cost of both repairs surely the second repair.Tom C
This is a terrible, terrible product, and I wish I had read reviews before making the purchase. Unfortunately I was in a hurry to buy a CD player/clock radio. Just as almost everyone else is saying, it became 'tempermental' after only a few uses. First the CD player wouldn't play certain CDs (yes, these were all commercial ones). Then it stopped playing CDs altogether. Then it stopped playing AM/FM radio. Then it would change the time every few days. This thing is a nightmare.
I bought this head set a couple of years back for $20 and have had nothing but troubles with it, it sure isn't worth $199, save your money!
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.
I just bought one of these. It amazed me that the sound quality was so good yet this product is totally unusable.As soon as it is inserted it begins to make a grinding sound. I am not even sure why that wheel is needed to engage with the deck motor. All that really should be needed is the head to match the deck head.It is not only annoying and loud, but I would worry it might eventually damage the deck.This is going back and I hope I can find something better.
The player has LOTS of good features. I liked the firmware upgradability. Took less then 10 seconds from a CD-RW. Good file browser.... and a host of other features I wouldn't care about after a few months.The design of the player is worst. The CD's go in from the bottom. So if the CD retaining mechanism ( the ball bearing that hold the CD in place) get broken (which is very common), the CD wont stay in the player anymore! The hinges for the lid is made of cheap plastic. I bet they would break very soon leaving with no choice but to use it upside down.For those who want to run it on batteries, the player drains batteries like water. Don't buy it unless you want to run it with an AC adapter.
I bought this drive about 6 months ago and in that span of time, it's failed 3 times. When I first plugged in the drive it installed very quickly and with no problems. However, my backup software warned me it wasn't a bright idea to backup to a FAT32-formatted drive. So, I reformatted the drive (500 GB, took a while) and then did backup to it for the first time. I backed up to the drive for almost a month.About a month later, my computer failed (the drive went bad). I bought a new laptop drive and installed it, then reinstalled XP. When I tried to restore from this WD external drive, I was shocked to see it wouldn't work. The computer wouldn't read from the drive because it said it wasn't formatted. I tried from both of my other computers and neither of them could read the drive as formatted. I lost thousands of photos and over a thousand MP3s. Tech support was not very helpful, offering expensive services to recover my data.The second time it failed, virtually the same scenerio as above happened again. This time, I bought some data recovery software, which cost more than the drive itself. I recovered most of my data but not all of it. Many files were somehow corrupted.Yesterday, I plugged the drive in again for the first time in months. I didn't plan on backing up to it, but I wanted to try to figure out what was wrong with it. Yet again, it told me the drive was not formatted after I'd just formatted it ("just" being a relative term, since it takes so long on a large drive like this) and saved a few photos to it.Frankly, I can't explain what causes it to do this, but I can tell you it's the first drive I've had that's done this. I've never in my life had so many problems with an external drive.So it was fast to install and looked good on my shelf, but there's no way I'd ever trust data to this thing again. Avoid this drive.
These headphones are the worst head phones... I tried many brands in my days i'm familiar with just about everything. This was the worst purchase I had ever made. I would not recommend this...You'll understand why when u buy them and read the fine print.. What ever u do is up to you but I would seriously think twice.
I bought this for my granddaughter, and I have used 3 other mp3 players, and this one is horrible. Getting 2 different computers to recognize it was impossible. Hello, this is 2006, this stuff should just plug and play, I thought I was back to DOS, and I am pretty computer savvy. Anyway, save yourself and get an Apple, Dell or Phillips. WOW!
They work fine. Not the greatest fit but what are you going to do? The reason for my low review is that the cord frayed and eventually separated from the connector with only a few months of use. I would not really label myself as a heavy user of this product, as it will rarely be plugged into anything else besides what's in my pocket and doesn't travel much from my table to my ears. Won't be buying another Coby product if I can help 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.
Looks great, works great...until it stopped working completely. If I had written this review a month ago, I would have given this hub 5 stars. However, it only took 2mths for this thing to stop working. This is the first time I've ever had a USB hub fail on me, or a Belkin product. Disappointing
I returnd my zip250, it takes too long to read 100mb disks, about 5 times slower (they told me it's slower becouse the 250 write/read head is smaller?).. I also tried reading a 100mb disk in an internal ATAPI zip 250 and it crawls..but it reads 250mb disks much faster.so dissapointing!!
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 bought these and tried to burn the DVD video and they did not work at all. At the begining looked okay but later on the picture just froze up. Tried the second one and same issue. Ridata works for me.
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.
The tv's reception is ok, but the color from channel to channel is horrible. Some channels are so washed out that it is easier to lower the spectrum so it shows B&W than continue to play with the color controls. An auto feature would probably have helped. This tv is used for work & as such I found it to be a good deal for the price. The seller I purchased from was plain & truthful in describing the tv's failings so please understand the low rating is for the product itself not the seller. Thanks, T.J.L.
One month after I purchased this product it broke. Asked Lexar to replace it and they basically ignored me. Buy another brand.
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.
System did not boot, used various working CPU's / RAM .... Never booted past POST.did not have enough time to do more than about an hours worth of troubleshooting on it.Threw it on the junk pile, where it remains. 200 Bux cost not worth fighting with/over.needed a new MB with 64 bit pci this had it, but .....Bought a new Supermicro from manufacturer, no probs.Should, woulda, coulda....
The earbud came in defective: the 3.5mm plug is too thick (the middle ring portion) to fit in standard 3.5mm audio socket. When I tried to use a bit force to fit it in, it damaged my iPod's port! Failed to request the vendor for replacement or refund. Manufacturer's warranty service requests $6x2 round trip shipping that is double the cost of the item itself. Please beware the poor quality of the item!
trendnet tu-ps2. mouse works but keyboard keeps repeating 1st key pressed. using linksys kvm switch with ps2 connectors. converter is not useable.
I have had this printer for about 2 years, and have had headaches with it ever since. I cannot even describe what the problem is - when I turn it on (from time to time), it makes awful noise and all of the &quot;trouble&quot; lights turn on. This happens intermittently, and always at the worst possible time, but I am always unable to print indefinitely when it happens (until it magically decides to work again). Print heads clog easily and streak all over the page - I have rarely had decent print quality from this printer. I have been putting up with this piece of junk for far too long and after not being able to print at a crucial time today, have decided to give up and buy a new printer. I hate this printer.
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.
My Sony F707 Cybershot(5meg pixal) failed after 5 years (the ccd went out) so I purchased the Sony DSC-H9 to replace it. This H9 is no comparison to the F707. 90% of the shots are blurry. The only way to use it I find is with a tripod. Clarity is terrible along with a poor flash. I was expecting equal or better when I purchased this camera since the F707 is no longer produced. I can only say if you are looking for a camera that takes quality pictures with clarity do not purchase the Sony H9. What bothers me most is the H9 is 8MP vs the F707 of 5MP yet the quality is not even close to the quality of the F707. Sony has produced a very poor replacement in my opinion.
I had this monitor for about a year (actually, the first one). It was perfect for daily use. However, it started to flicker right after that. Called the customer service and was told there were three options to get the service of warranty. I chose the one that I could keep having a monitor to use, i.e., they sent me a remanufactured one for free and then I sent mine back to their service center at my costs (30 bucks!!!). I did received the replacement quickly, but it was a real &quot;remanufactured&quot; monitor, dirty screen and flickered a few times a day. Anyway, I decided to keep it as it worked o.k. most of the time. Well, guess what? After about 9 months of moderate use, the second one started to flicker badly again as the first one. The worst thing is that I can not replace it any more because a new warranty that came with the second one says that the warranty period was changed from three years to one year from the purchasing date (that was almost two years ago). It is really a ridiculous policy.So my recommendation is that this is the right monitor for you if you plan to replace your computer every year, otherwise, stay away from it. My experience, as well as those of other reviewers, does suggest that there is a quality problem with this product.
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.
I bought this for my Mom for Mother's Day and by August it broke. 2/3 of the screen is filled with static. It broke just sitting on her counter top. I wasn't really thrilled to buy it in the first place, but it was cheap. I got what I paid for, and less.The screen is not very bright although my Mom didn't notice (my brother did). The really weird thing with this, and many other digital frames, is that the screen is a 16:9 aspect ration, like a movie screen. Sounds great, right? Wrong. NONE of your photos are in this ratio (most are 4:3), so the frame either shows your photos with black bars down the side or by stretching the photo, which looks awful. My theory is that some Chinese factory make about a million too many portable DVD players and couldn't sell them, so made these instead (the screen is the right aspect ratio for movies).Bottom line - do not buy this junky product. Spend more $$$ (which I'm now going to have to do anyway), and get one with the correct aspect ration.By the way, my low-tech Mom LOVED the concept so I definitely recommend getting one for yours. Just not this brand.
Unit would not be picked up by " BY ANYCOMS BLUE TOOTH DONGLE"...,
i must start off by saying that i am a big fan of microsoft hardware. at least, the hardware they USED to make. i currently own a natural keyboard pro and wireless intellimouse explorer 1.0, and those are both sweet pieces of work. when i saw this deal for 80 bucks, i just couldn't pass it up. the black would match my computer nicely, and even though this wasn't a split ergonomic keyboard, i figured i could adjust. not to mention i had read that the battery life in the mouse was considerably longer in the 2.0 version of the mouse. alkalines never last more than 3 weeks in the 1.0 mouse.sadly, this was an incredible disappointment. i just can't get used to the rearrangement of certain keys ("insert" being removed, "delete" double-sized, etc.), and the "caps lock" and "num lock" lights are now on the wireless receiver instead of the keyboard. where is the logic in that? the purpose of wireless is to not be tied to your desk, but when you have to glance over to the wireless dongle to see lights that have heretofore always been on the keyboard, well... and "F-Lock"? i won't even get started on that.and the mouse. the hardware itself isn't too bad. it's a little smaller than the 1.0 mouse. i have large hands, so the big 1.0 mouse was a good thing. still, this new one is manageable. but the software! intellipoint 5.0 is the sorriest crap-for-drivers i have ever seen come out of microsoft. they must have gotten it backwards- it SHOULD have been called "unintellipoint 0.5". as has been stated, it is actually a huge step backwards from IP 4.1, and i am just appalled at its worthlessness. being able to map keystrokes to mouse buttons was a blessing because many of the games i play use a lot of buttons, and i could set the mouse's thumb buttons for common commands instead of hunting for them on the keyboard. but no more! unintellipoint 0.5 has removed all that was good in version 4.1. my question here is, in today's age of 100+ gigabyte hard drives, what is the logic behind removing a few lines of code from a paltry 5 megabyte driver file? somebody HAD to have been on hallucinogens to think this was a step "forward" in driver design.to answer someone else's question, i tried version 4.1 with this mouse. if you have the mouse in the usb port, the software won't even load on startup because it doesn't recognize the newer mouse. if you plug the mouse into the ps/2 port, the software WILL work, but the mouse skips all over the screen as if it were possessed. i tried the channel reset buttons, i rebooted several times, i uninstalled and reinstalled 4.1, but all to no avail. it will not work properly with 4.1, and 0.5 is utter garbage, so this nice, innovative mouse is made useless because of poor software design.the moral of this story is that i would not even recommend this keyboard and mouse to someone i hated. there are better ways to spend 80 dollars.i can only wonder if the "geniuses" who coded Windows Millennium are now in charge of the hardware design department at microsoft...EDIT: i retract my gripe about the "f-lock" and lack of LED indicators on the keyboards. after shopping around, i have discovered that this seems to be more the rule than the exception anymore with keyboards (can you tell that the last keyboard i bought for myself was in 1999?). i suppose if i were forced to buy a new keyboard, i could live with f-lock, but the new button arrangement is still too much for me. my stance on the mouse software remains firm, however. i can only hope microsoft wisens up and releases intellipoint 5.1 that restores programmable keystrokes. i WILL buy this mouse (but not keyboard) if they do that. i have a feeling i am not alone. if microsoft wants to surpass logitech, they must improve their drivers. perhaps good hardware for office workers, but serious gamers should spend their money elsewhere.
I order this stick pro duo and they only sent me the 4GB memory stick. It was a Christmas gift and I am still waiting on the adaptor part. The memory is a good deal but without the adaptor it useless.
Thought my Sony camcorder was broken but it turned out to be the Fuji tapes. Had the same experience with my DVR on my computer. Once we switched media we were fine. DO NOT BUY FUJI MEDIA
I know that everyone else seems to love this, so perhaps my complaint is more about Apple in general. My Ipod Mini (pink)is a lemon. The battery has never worked properly. It takes longer to charge than to discharge, and my current playing time per charge (no changing settings, not backlighting, nothing but hitting play and waiting till the battery dies) is about 2 hours. Apple will gladly sell me a new ($70) battery, but other than that tough. It is apparently my fault thet they're selling shoddy products. I'm not saying don't buy it. There aren't realistically any better choices out there than the Ipod, but buy it when you have a week to sit around and evaluate it and when they get around to opening a store near you. As for me, I think I'm going to dig out my old discman.
Within a month of owning this printer the paper would not feed any longer and indicated a paper jam. After researching this problem I found out that it is common with this printer. As I really don't do that much printing so I decided to manually feed the paper as others have suggested until the ink cartridges ran out and then just get a new printer. The problem is that this printer was affected by the other common complaint another month later in that the color print cartridge was suddenly not recognized and the printer became stuck in error mode. So I threw the printer away and am trying another brand. Save yourself the trouble and try another brand also.
I bought a Rio Pearl with a 90 day warranty. It died about 85 days later. Neither the authorized Rio dealer (internet) nor the amazon merchant PCMONDE would honor the warranty. In fact the authorized repair/dealer said that the Pearl has not been made since 2003. If you buy this item, you will be a victim as I was. Rondie the sadRio Carbon 5 GB MP3 Player
I bought these a year and a half ago so I could listen to audiobooks while commuting to work on the Chicago El, a noisy elevated train. They worked, and I was happy with them, except for one annoying design flaw: if the cord got snagged on something, like my elbow or my backpack, and tugged out of my ear, the rubber earpiece almost always popped off and rolled away. I would then be on the ground, searching for a dimutive black rubber object. I failed to find it only once, and it cost $7.35 shipped to get a new rubber piece from Sony, but I always felt like I had to be very careful.Because of this, I kept an eye out for alternatives, and jumped on a deal for Shure e2c headphones. When I tried those, I was astounded to hear what I had been missing. With the Shure headphones, the sound had depth. I could tell the singer was here and the piano was there. The Sony headphones had no depth, and everything was flat and muted. It was very much like the difference between FM stereo and AM mono. I could hardly believe it, and switched back and forth to make sure I hadn't made a mistake. I know the Shure headphones are much more expensive, but if these headphones sound mediocre, they aren't necessarily much of a deal, even if cheap.For audiobooks, I suppose it didn't matter very much. I heavily compressed them as mono anyway. But for music, I cannot recommend these headphones.
Have had printer 1 1/2 years and then upgraded my win98 SE computer to Win XP Pro. Now whenver I print from Win XP Pro it tells me that MPS in not connected (error) when it in fact IS connected. ???? Canon Website did reproduce the ERROR messages but there 40XXXt upgrade driver DOES NOT fix the problem. Even when used on a STAND ALONE computer. I have uninstalled hardware & software it will only orint from MS word one time; when you first install driver. Then after a hard boot it won't work again???? All this for $350 printer/scanner/fax that won't work with XP Pro? I am not using network features either. Canon needs to do better than this to keep me as a customer. What happens when I want a home networked printer? (Is the lesson then----&#62; Don't get a Canon? you cant upgrade it?)
The first set of these I bought from a different vendor were fantastic. They lasted 2 years in a frequently used camera. I only recharged then because I was going to a cycle meet and knew I would be taking hundreds of shots and I didn't want them to die in the field. They were still working after 2 years use, but I recharged them anyway to be sure.Then one day my cordless phones needed new batteries. I immediately bought these Sanyo 2700's due their previously proven performance. I don't know if this is a bad batch or what, but these suck. Sometimes my camera won't even turn on after a fresh charge. I have recycled them endlessly in my MH-C204F charger. On last attempt I recycled them 4 consecutive times and put them away in a drawer. One week later they were dead - and that's under no load whatsoever. I think I will try some eneloops next. These are trash.
The device fails at even it's first steps. I charged it. Then I allowed it to try and install software that would cost me money for every song. After 2 reboots it finally decided that it needed to upgrade the firmware of the device.I took this to be a good sign. If the manufacturer is getting you on a good firmware version before you load data it can be really helpful. But the upgrade failed. The device then asked me to call Samsung. With a little experimentation I realized it was because the cable doesn't connect well with the device. But if they can't upgrade the firmware on the first day, the chances of regularly transferring GB of data is very low.I called the 800 samsung number, and got sent to a very generic slow queue. After 10 minutes of waiting, knowing that eventually I would just be referred to a complete computer idiot I decided to cut my losses. I have repackaged the device and will return it tomorrow. Then I will buy an Ipod Mini for $20 more, 1GB more, and no ability to record messages on the go. But at least I'll have a device that will play music well.If you're short on toilet paper, go get $230 in single increments. You'll be set for 6 months of bowel movements and you'll be better off than if you owned this device.
product shipped was not what was ordered. amazon shipped the wrong item. they shipped the gn097 with the usb plug.
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 purchased this unit in Dec. 2001 for it's ability to play MP3 files. Which it did for about 3 months and then it began playing 5 or 6 selections and quit. It does the same thing on regular CD's as well. I sent numerous emails and also a regular USPS letter. I have not had the courtesy of a response to date (11/10/02). Based on Memorex's lack of response I will never purchase another Memorex product again. By the way, if I could rate this product with zero or negative stars I would. If you cannot tell it by now, Memorex makes my blood boil.
I purchased this item to take close-ups of flowers and leaves. It allows no depth of field at any setting, so if your subject is not totally flat, forget it. The macro setting already on the camera does a much better job.
There are many other reviews about how poor the construction on these are, how uncomfortable they are, and how they do not handle workouts well. So I'll just list the pros and cons from my experience.Pros- lightweight- inexpensive- black? don't know if this counts but I was fishing for another pro, why not color, there isn't much elseCons- Turn your head right or left and they exert unpleasant pressure on your ear.- When you do turn your head, they brush against your neck or shirt, and the scratching sound transfers directly into your ear, not that bad but distracting.- Can't really use them at the gym because of the behind the neck design. When your back is against any seat, bench, equipment, they are forced out of your ears.-For similar reasons with the uncomfortable design and scratching against clothing, running with them is ok, they stay in better than your standard Ipod freebie ear buds but nowhere near as well as other ear bud designs.Neutral-Sound is ok, I had to adjust my Ipod sound settings for some time because the bass sounds hollow. Other than that they sound good.I have a second pair of HJ030's and I like those. They suffer from poor handling of sweat and the sound is ok but they are very comfortable for me and even though I am on my second pair and I expect in the future even more replacements...I'll keep getting them for a while because of the adjustable over-the-ear arm and they work for what I want them for..gym workouts and running.
The battery i received looks nothing like advertised. It does not have the manufacturer's logo on it or in the instructions manual. It is clearly a fake replacement for the real thing that costs $100 or so.
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.
Unfortunately, I had a similar problem as the other 2-star review. It's great until it dies.
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.
I had high expections of this mice but they never materialized. I tried to get this mouse to work with my new laptop but failed. The laptop recognized the transmitter but the mouse never connected. The user guide is very limited. Guess I shouldn't complain since I only paid $14.99. Guess I have to get a Logitech. I've tried another three of these but couldn't get them to work. I've given up on this product and plan to go with Logitech.
This is my second Samsung. I bought it based on positive experience with my first 26" Samsung. Anyway, shortly after setup, a high-pitched squeeling noise developed. It wasn't noticable all the time, but it kept returning under various conditions. It seemed to come from the lower left hand side from rear of the unit. Besides squealing, the stand leaned to the left and no adjustments available. Overall, nice picture, beautiful design, easy to use, but the screeching will give you a migrane. Returned it and bought a 32" Sony Bravia XBR (KDL32XBR4) for a few $$ more. Be sure to look for the XBR4 model because it has Motionflow 120Hz speed and 10-bit processing. HD is absolutely amazing on the XBR4. The KDL32XBR4 is by far the best 32" set on the market. Check it out and compare the Sony side-by-side before you purchase this 32" Samsung.
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.
Some years ago we decided to finally complete out very fine B & W speaker system with a center speaker, side speakers, back speakers and a sub-woofer. Everything was easy except the sub woofer, since we loved the B & W's. Fortunately we took the time to take our own cd's to the store (classical and opera)and listen to one after another of the sub woofers. We were amazed at how muddy most of them made the music sound, including the low priced Velodynes. We ended up with a fabulous Velodyne SPL Series II which specific model probably is not available any longer. It had a powered amp, is exceedingly powerful and has a completely clean sound.Do yourself a favor and follow a similar path. If you take your favorite cd's with you to test the sub woofers you are almost guaranteed to wind up with something with which you are never dissatisfied. Listen to every sub woofer -- evern those far beyond your price range. Then and only then, back down to a lower level until you notice a deficiency and then go up a level in price and quality.If the price is more than you care to spend right now, either shop around for the right price or wait. You will not be sorry you did.
I received this as a birthday present, and thought that it would be really neat. I was wrong. It appears that the people at Nokia didnt really give this head set a test drive. When you are wearing the piece, the microphone is about 18 inches away from your mouth. Very hard for people to hear you when you are talking to them. Also, the cord from the microphone to the phone is very short, so you can't even put the phone in your pocket and keep the headset on to listen to the radio at the same time. On the good side, everything sounded very good through the ear phones(everything was a little loud for my taste), and when I held the microphone up to my mouth, people said I sounded crisp and clear--although holding the microphone kind of defeats the purpose of a hands free headset...I highly recommend looking into some other product.
Router was constantly dropping connections and I was about to throw it out with the trash but then I upgraded the firmware and tried it again. Never lost a connection after that, worked great. I would recommend, but you will definitely need to upgrade the firmware.
the print driver and post script were changed from the old 850s. it does not render white or light colors very well. if it is not pure white at 255, 255, 255 it will print dots. it is very grainy with pictures. it does print solid color nice, but it drops candy specs on all printed areas which causes more ink loss. the old 850 would yield me about 1000 prints now with 8200dp i get less than 400 in yellow, and magenta. xerox's own tech support said the old 850 printed better graphics than the new 8200.
When I use these earbuds in my work computer's speakers, they receive SO much feedback, it's ridiculous! No other earbuds I have ever owned had this extreme of a problem, and I have had lots of earbuds over the years. What's more, there aren't even any electronic devices closeby when it does this.The absolute worst thing about these earbuds though, is that they emit some sort of frequency occasionally that actually HURTS my ears. It lasts for a split second and feels like someone is actually shocking my ear canal. Is Sony trying to damage my eardrums?? I am very curious to know if anyone else has had these sorts of problems.This product is HORRIBLE.
Not at all what I expected from the picture presented on the web. Probably worth the price, but disappointing to me. Useful only if you are in front of the camera, and only a short distance away. You have to be in line with the infra-red sensor on the front of the camera.
If you have anything other than basic networking requirements don't buy this product. I found it couldn't deliver reliable wireless LAN - I had to buy a standalone wireless access point. It just doesn't seem to have the horsepower to be a modem, router and wlan. Even with the wlan turned off it still couldn't maintain a reliable cable connection to the internet.
Unfortunately I fell prey to not researching peer review of this product. I must admit that in the end, I find the product a worthless collection of electronics, worth little more than 'dot.com' cube-art.I took Pinnacle System Support's word (found with great difficulty navigating their poorly developed FAQ) and exchanged the card 3 times, trying it in multiple systems with different OS's. Every card created earsplitting static at max volume when using the audio jack. When trying to use audio signals delivered directly to the video card, the audio/video sync was never accomplished, and continued to degrade indefinitely. The drivers are another story, never installing correctly despite all efforts. Continual installation errors and application lock-ups forced me to eventually give up on this card.I learned an important lesson from this: don't purchase items without first reading peer reviews, and don't purchased items from Pinnacle Systems. This is not the only item from Pinnacle Systems that I have had problems with.Hopefully those that read this will look into another TV card tuner; and hopefully Pinnacle Systems will begin practicing ethical business!
Have had this for a little more than a year now. At first I loved it -- it holds a lot of gear.A year later, I would not buy the bag if I had it to do over again.The zippers are very, VERY loose -- the loosest of any bag I have ever seen. If they are not zipped-tied together, or the straps threaded through each other, the zippers come open on their own. If you have the bag more than about 1/3 full, the weight of the gear pulls the zippers completely open -- end to end. They unzip UNBELIEVABLY easily, so you're guaranteed to bounce all your camera gear off the ground if you don't secure the zippers.I've not damaged any equipment with it -- hopefully never will, but I've come close a couple times.No excuse why a CAMERA gear bag from CANON should have this issue -- they know exactly what kind of equipment is at risk by using such poor quality zippers.
I have been purchasing computer printers since 1980 or so. This is the worst. Shabby quality. Something is wrong with the print head. Less than one year old, and ready for the junk pile. I wouldn't pay $1.00 for it. Must keep ALL color carts in service to print, even in gray scale. I use only Brother carts, so Brother can't blame my cart mfg. This is the most user unfriendly, wasteful printer since Okimate came out with that color ribbon contraption in the 1980's, but at least that worked and printed - the print head on this is going out and I only print a few pages a week. I'd be ashamed to produce this thing.I got a "junk" $25 printer at a discount store 2 years ago and it still functions despite being used to print 30pp+, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year, for over 2 years. Got this Brother to handle the fax and the very few copies we make.... and it couldn't last 6 months.
The hard drive went bad on this beast. I called their customer service to get some action taken to repair, tons of run-around, no solutions. HP/Compaq refuses to fix the problems. We've got family photos and movies trapped on the drive. Word of caution to always remember to back up files to a secondary drive or dvd's. Especially if you buy this computer!!
Ordered this "new printer" on line with descriptin of "What's in the BoxHP Color LaserJet 3600dn Printer; HP LaserJet print cartridge; in-box documentation (Getting Started Guide); software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; power cable; 100-sheet multipurpose tray; 250-sheet input tray; HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet embedded print server; automatic two-sided printing; pre-installed, full-capacity 6,000-page black and 4,000-page cyan, magenta and yellow HP Color LaserJet print cartridges with HP ColorSphere Toner. "When printer arrived no toner at all. Contacted merchant and they claim "That would be Amazon's general description of the product . As described in the products condition, this unit does not include any toners."So how do you know that it doesn't contain what is in the description? They agreed to take the printer back for a minimum 15% restocking fee. Sneaky Rees Electronics.
I have to start by saying... This thing is huge. If you are looking for a bookshelf/mini system, look elswhere, you won't like this. I was in the market for a mini/micro/bookshelf system that played MP3's and found only this one is available, the Aiwa XS-V30 (my first choice) is "discontinued" by Aiwa, words direct from Aiwa. The Philips FW-M55 is hideous looking and poor reviews.RCA specs this "system" at 12"W x 10"H x 14"D, but this did not include speakers. Speakers are 10"W x 13"H x 12"D for each speaker. Also, RCA specs the weight at 28 lbs, again, this does not include speakers. Total weight 55lbs.The first thing I did not like about this system, ... the speaker wires are hard-wired to the speaker. One RCA-style connector (for mid & tweeter), one stripped set (woofer), hard to make wires longer without cutting and replacing the RCA connector or buying more RCA cables!Second thing is the sound. Yes, it is loud. But if you don't play it loud, you will hear the hiss. The his is louder than most stereo systems and can be related to tape-hiss (back in the days of cassette tapes/8-tracks) I have also noticed, during MP3 playback, some MP3's when played back the unit will change the playback bitrate and cause momentary pauses/skips, even though the MP3's are encoded at 128kb and play fine in WinAmp.Third... This system make a LOT of noise when changing CD's!I would not suggest this system as a high-quality system to anyone. Yes, it plays MP3's, but the quality is not great for a stereo system!
Piece of crap network card does not come with a driver disk and Win XP Pro won't recognize it. And of course if you install the card you can't go online to get the drivers because the card won't work without drivers. What a waste of time and money.
I BROUGHT THIS RECORDER IN DECEMBER OF 03 I WANST OFFERED THE 26.00 &quot;KEEP AS NEW&quot; Warranty and on april 02 the recoreder just stopped working i dont want to send it out because i may not ever get it back so when it did work it record fairly well no it wouldnt get pass protected movies ok i can live with that but i'm seriously disappointed with this machine and i havent heard from cyberhome yet
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."
The RCA Amplified Indoor Antenna was a complete disappointment. I tried it in upstate New York (about a hour outside Albany) and it failed to pick up any digital TV channels and I returned it. Even my original rabbit ears antenna picks up two digital channels.
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.
It can't be recognized by my PC (Windows 7, 32bits and 64bits), and no appropriate USB driver be found yet.Useless.I am still searching a driver for it from Sony.
I gave this one star because of a significant issue that Sony needs to fix. For some reason Sony decided the only buttons that should repeat when held down are the volume up/down and the VCR rewind/forward buttons. As far as I can tell, all other buttons (particularly the up/down/left/right arrows) will NOT repeat when held down. This is a major problem if you want to scroll e.g. your satellite channel listing via the up/down buttons (or any "learned" buttons for that matter). This remote could also use larger buttons for guide, menu, exit, tools, and tv/video buttons which are way too small, but that's a minor gripe. Otherwise this is a really nice remote. Alas, I can only give it one star because it really doesn't come close to replacing a satellite or cable remote because of this issue. YMMV.
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 used the bay adapter for backups on all of my previous Thinkpads, from the T20 on up. Each of these was hot-swappable - you could remove the optical drive and insert the adapter while the machine was running and it would work just fine.As confirmed by IBM/Lenovo tech support, this new adapter does not support hot-swap functionality on my brand new T61 - talk about a step backwards! If you don't need the hard drive physically inside the machine, you'd be better off with a portable USB 2.0 external drive as they can be added and removed at will.Get with the program, Lenovo!
I bought the Phillips AZ1155 because it could play MP3 CDs. It was a bonus that it came with a remote control.The good points first. It has very good sound, can autotune and can be operated by remote control. Thats it. It plays CDs - so does everything else. However, It is supposed to be a MP3 player as well. It is useless. Unless I burn to CD-R at a speed of 16x or lower, I frequently have to unplug and re-plug it in before it will read them. It cannot read any of my CD-RWs, nor can it read any MP3 CDs burnt from Windows Media Player 9. My no-name (Star-media) DVD player has no trouble playing anything I through into it. I am so sick of it that I have given it away - only because I had been seen by a friend when I was throwing it into bulk rubbish. I feel really let down and as though I have been taken for a ride. I have always bought Phillips first. They were always well priced and good quality. allowing me to experience and enjoy until I could afford a top end bit of equipment. This has put me off Phillips products for life. Don't buy it.
My Canon 2.0 i960 printer malfunctions if it is connected to this card. But it works fine in other my desktop 1.1 ports &amp; laptop 2.0 ports.so, clearly something wrong with this. I emailed customer service. No answer from customer service. Thanks to Amazon.com's good return service !!!
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..
Don't waste your time or money with this. As everyone else has already stated, you get better signal with old rabbit ears.
We bought 5 of these at work. Out of the 5, 3 died within the 3 year warranty. We got a Samsung 2693HM as a warranty replacement. It died after being in service for 1 week. Awaiting replacement on 2 that are currently out on warranty, and hoping that Samsung takes care of the 2693 as well.I will definitely NOT be looking at Samsung for monitors and/or TVs in the future.
I like Netgear products. I've owned wireless routers and networking cards from Netgear and they always worked perfectly. As I am trying to create mass storage for my digital music library I thought this would be a great addition to my network. I bought the unit from Amazon and two Seagate ATA/IDE 500Gb drives and was ready to enter the world of network storage.Unfortunately, the product did not install on the first attempt. No big deal, I thought. Looking closely at the install it appeared that the installation software had formatted my disks (more about this later) and sort of assigned network addresses for them but the drives were not visible from the mangement software. The install strongly suggests checking for updates and using the latest version from the web. I tried that - same results only now the operational software version didn't match the management software version and I got a message saying I needed to remove some SATA drivers first. I checked Netgear's online forum and I noticed that not one of the members logged into the SC101 section reported a successful install, even after trying many suggestions from different people. I tried every suggestion listed at least five times and the unit never even came CLOSE to working. I worked on this thing for two months or so with no progess at all.I am a computer professional - programmer, analyst, dba and power PC user with over 25 years experience and this is literally the first product I have ever given up on installing. It turns out that the SC101 formats your disks in some proprietary way that makes them unreadable by windows. Say you archive about twenty thousand of your favorite songs on the SC101 including your entire vinyl collection which takes a couple of hours per record to digitize and the SC101 blows up. Thats right - you cannot pull the disks out and use them in a Window system - your only option is to buy another SC101! Also, MANY people on the SC101 foruim reported that they had lost all their data just using the blasted thing.I gave the SC101 to goodwill with a warning taped on the box. I read a suggestion on the forum that all you need for a NAS device is an old computer stripped down to only Windows XP, a network card and a massive hard drive. Format the hard drive to match your other drives (FAT32,NTFS, whatever) set your sharing privileges and rock out.I guess it comes as no surprise by now that I rate the SC101 as the worst piece of hardware I ever bought. I think that Netgear should recall all of them and give us our noney back.
i never got it, i payed. then when it was ready to ship thay cancaled order stock out nice ................
Inspite of all the good reviews no matter what I've tried I can't get my Palm V to sync with my Mac running 10.5.8 There maybe no product that will work for me?
I purchased this to watch TV in the kitchen. I hooked it up to my system IN THE NEXT room. This unit only has four optional channels and apparently doesn't like 5.8ghz AT&T phones or 5.8ghz netgear wireless routers!
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.
I turned it on and the first thing that it said was that the ink - the very ink that came with the printer - had expired. So out by the curb this printer goes and I'm not buying any more printers from HP.
Installed the Microphone in both a Mac and a PC and it would not work in ether one, double checked everything and still-the report=No workie Defective
I am presently owning the 5.5 gen. Ipod 80GB and the new iPod Classic 160 GB, which should replace the old one. I am using the iPod mostly as a Video Player, when I am away from home.The pros for the 160GB Classic are the better case top, the prettier design and I like the new clickweel over the old one. It also does not freeze on Video playback, like the predecessor did too often! It has the double space, which has been the major reason, why I have purchased it.But there are serious negative points:The Audio playback is significantly worse than on the old Video iPod. Just listen 1:1 with a good headphone and EVERYONE will hear the difference. Additionally, the picture on Video playback is not fluent, it seems to judder. You especially see this with a white background and some people moving from left to right or opposite.And I am not talking about the sluggish response, when you are trying to browse your lists.Worse Audio AND Video playback compared to the predecessor is a knockout criteria, I will return the iPod until Apple fixes this major problem.
This product normally sells for over $100 and I purchased it for $18. It was presented as "new," not refurbished or returned. Well, it arrived in a re-tapped package and didn't work. The distributor doesn't respond to emails and has no printed return policy.Buyers beware...you get what you pay for!Don O.
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.
I have used many wiring kits in my car audio past, but hands down BOSS was reasonably priced. The only setback is that the quality of wire and fittings are terrible. I had to go and purcahse STREETWIRES crimp connections because the BOSS connectors supplied were just made of budget quality junk. A big thumbs down to the very skimpy P-Con wire. I decided to purchase a heavier gauge because the outer wire protective coating was very low quality and weak. If you are going to use a capacitor, the power wire is a good length and extra to spare, but the ground wire was very short. Usually I purchase STREETWIRES amp wiring kits because the power wire is already fused 6 inches on the cord battery lead and it's preassembled. The BOSS wiring kit, you have to do it all yourself. I guess I have been spoiled by higher quality amp wiring kits. Next time I will pay the extra for quality and just plain ol' nice looking wires. BOSS is definitely not on my next amp wiring kit list. Sorry!
The sound quality was alright, but the sound came through very quietly (perhaps due to the length of the cord?) My main issue with the headphones was that it seemed the jack was slightly too small, such that you hand to press it in the socket to get a clear sound. I've stopped using these headphones due to that issue.
I've owned this laptop for about eight months, and its battery life has dwindled to about 45 minutes, from a high of about two hours.I assumed that a Sony product would, at a minimum, have decent audio quality, but the speakers are so quiet-- even at full volume-- that headphones are a necessity.As a desktop replacement, this computer works fine. For basic internet browsing, email, word processing, iTunes playlist management, etc., it works fine. Still, away from the charger, this computer is basically useless, it's often slow, and shut-down takes an eternity.People compliment its sleek look, but I wouldn't buy this system again. The battery life is inexcusable, and SONY customer support was quick to tell me that they cannot and do not warrant battery performance.The sleek aesthetic comes at the expense of performance.
DO NOT BUY ANY MAXTOR PRODUCTS. Google the words "maxtor clicking" and you'll see that there are several internet posts documenting the poor quality of maxtor's drives (mine failed within four months) as well as maxtor's blind denials of any product defects (if their diagnostic troubleshooting software doesn't pick up a problem with the drive, they won't replace your product because, they claim, the problem HAS to lie with your operating system). These guys are highway robbers; avoid these products.
The following label is on the back of the instruction manual "WARNING: Handling the cord(s)on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling."So, if you live in California wash your hands after handling this Webcam. In all other states, we're on our own.
***Died in less than 30 days; no luck with getting manufacturer to replace or repair it***[my original review:]This DVD player (and CD player too) looks great, quite svelte and high tech. It has so far played any format I've thrown at it, and the video quality is nothing short of excellent. The audio outputs are adequate for most anyone's needs.I've had 2 Apex TVs for some time, and along with this DVD player, I must say they are very good performers at bargain basement prices.
I bought this over 1 year ago, used it for less than 40 hours and now it will not read DVD's. Also, just before it died, I hooked it up to a TV monitor for the first time, and the picture faded in and out for the entire length of the movie. This was consitant with other DVD's. I called Audiovox for help and they want to charge me $172 to have it repaired because it is past the warranty deadline. I offered them a compromise and they were not helpful. I recommend you continue to shop!! I will never buy an Audiovox product again!
I used this cable to connect my DVR to my HDTV. This cable worked fine for 2 weeks after which I lost audio.
I purchased new Sanyo NiMH 2,700 AA's in Dec 2009. I fully charged then at 270 MA for 12 hours on variable voltage and current power supply as I do with all my rechageable, as per the current rated battery. I ran them in my hand scanner for an hour. Good news. Then next day the same. More good news. The next day, NOTHING! I checked the voltages. At .19 volts is what I read on my DMM. I replaced the batteries with 2,600 MA Tenergy's. I recharged the Sanyo's, then repeated the same sequence again. Same results. I did it again the next days. Dead again. I did another test. I charged them again. I have 2 scanners so I put 2 batteries in each scanner and turned them on to an aircraft frequency. They lasted 2 hours and both went dead within 1 minute of each other. I wouldn't recommend these batteries to anyone. The model number is: HR-3U 1.2 V. I didn't save the reciept as I have NEVER had any problems with any NiMH, or LiPO batteries I have purchased. Stay away from these Sanyo NiMH's. I don't remember the seller and now I'm out the cost and shipping. I'll check on my sales list, maybe I can find the seller there.
good quality , easy to roll around... but no enough room hardly fit my stuff in it . looks big outside but not big inside
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.
this is the second one purchased in one month..only got partial credit for last one that was only used once then failed
I have ordered Sony 4GB Memory Stick but got micro SD card instead which is of no use just waste of money.
when thinking about buying an iPod, your considering a rather hefty chunk of change. MP3 players range in price, you can pick one up for 60 dollars, which holds maybe 125 MB worth of music (each song being aprox. 2 MB) or you can go big for 500 dollars and get 40 GB (holds somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 - 25 thousand songs in standard MP3 format) this mini iPod is definately sold to people who think its &quot;cute.&quot; Believe me when i say, your money is much better spent on a normal iPod. The 15 GB iPod, which i own, is only slightly larger than the mini, and is simply white. for just 50 dollars more, you are getting near to 4 times the space for songs! Consider your options:A) slightly larger, uncolored iPod with 15 GB for 300B) smaller, colored iPod with 4 GB for 250the answer is obvious.I currently have about 850 songs on my iPod, and i've only used 2 GB! on my 15 GB iPod thats just a scratch, but thats half the memory on a mini iPod! So if your looking for a great bang for your buck, the regular iPod will run circles around the mini.ADD ONi had to add this on when i found these at my local electronic store. if you simply MUST have a colored iPod, they have jackets that fit over the regular iPod that come in various colors, and protect your iPod very well in the process. See more about me to read my review on the jamJacket!
This product was purchased by our IT guy to use the Fax and Scan option on the computer. Upon purchase and installation, it was discovered that the item is no longer an Apple supported product. Research before you buy to make sure the product can be used.
Worked fine for two months. Now, it shuts off ALL THE TIME, for no reason. Constant need to reset the thing. Junk.
This all in one came with my computer, and I rue the day that I didn't pay for an upgrade. At least twice a week I have to buy more ink cartridges.This is not a bargain; you will spend a fortune on ink.
Proprietary cables for $50.00 to get your video out. Enough said? Well, how about not being able to find one to buy cause everyone is out of stock? Apple sucks. Greedy corporate money scrounging lowlifes... other than that I like it.UPDATE: Well, I bought one of these cables from Apple for $56 (shipped directly from Hong Kong - where all great American products come from), and plugged it in. Now the video comes out on the screen! Yippee! But wait... when I adjust the audio with the click wheel it shows the slider control on the screen adjusting the level, but the sound output stays constant! Why put the slider control on the screen? I guess I will have to plug my audio in using the headphone jack if I want the audio to adjust when I use the IPOD. That makes perfect sense - make me buy an A/V cable to get the video out of the IPOD, then don't allow me to adjust the audio levels when I plug in the "A" part of that very cable into the audio input. This just means you will need to bring along those extra cables unless you want to fumble around with the remote control on the TV *and* the IPOD to manipulate playback of a video.BUT WAIT!!!! THERE'S MORE!!!! Let's say you want to play "Music" on your stereo or TV with this new $56.00 cable... well, you can't. No audio comes out when you play music. Only when you play videos does audio come out of this cable. Slide shows can't have music either. Nope, that's right, no music playing behind your slide show, but you *CAN* hear the clicks when you move the volume control, which helps your audience with the slide show experience.What more can I say? Maybe this is part of the "Green-ness" of Apple's new marketing campaign. They've gone green. Never mind copper and silver - just green, and lots of it if you want to use their products. It is kind of them though to employ those kids in Hong Kong to make their multitude of cables necessary to plug the IPOD in to something.
I bought this scanner to do several hundred family slides. I found a refurbished one, and was able to get that with my limited budget.The scanner came in an old box, and without the original packing - unlike other refurbished items I've bought before; which came in new boxes and with new packing. I was suspicious, but continued anyway, because I need to get the family's stuff done.I hooked it up and installed it per the instructions. The scanner initialized correctly, but when I went to insert the slide holder, it just sat and rattled loudly. It then kicked the slide holder out an eighth inch at a time. No amount of re-installs, re-initializations, or gently "helping" the slide tray into the scanner did any good. I wasted three whole days in fiddling with it.What's worse is that Minolta has gone out of this business, and Sony (Consumer) is now in charge of parts and service. Sony (Consumer) does not have any online resources, updates, or any other type of support for this device. You have to rely upon hearsay materials from the internet. I used to repair broadcast video gear for a living, but this is cheaply made inside with cheap connectors and cables. They're designed to mate only once; if you have to unplug them, you throw the cable out and put in a new one. I suspect that's the case with my 'refurbished' unit. Other knocks: the transport mechanism is all plastic.I sent it back, and took the bath on the restocking fee. Somebody else can risk their money on this useless, time-sucking box.
I bought this camera at the very beginning and was kinda surprised and happy with the underwater pictures it takes. It did froze a few times, but all recoverable ones. After a while it began to take overexposed pictures with horizontal lines. I know that it happened with several other people too and there is no garantie that it will be fixed. I would go with another options from now on.
Worked for about 3 weeks and quit. Too low priced to bother returning. Hit the trash can.
Horrible product.. Speakers worked for maybe a week. After that all I got was static. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
These sound awful. I'm embarrassed to admit I spent 140.00 on these. The earphones from my 1989 sony walkman are far superior. If you like your music to sound as if it came from the bottom of a well then these are for you.
I have Cox Cable TV service. I bought this Belkin cable in hopes of improving the picture quality. Before installing the Belkin cable, I decided to rearrange my furniture. In the process, I disconnected the cable box. I then hooked the box back up with this Belkin cable. The Belkin cable was installed "from the wall outlet to the cable box". Upon turning my TV on, I could get some channels and they looked great. But for many channels I got, "Channel not available. Try again later". All of the connections were "tight and right". After 3 phone calls to COX, they ran out of ideas as to how to fix the problem. I then decided to re-install the cable that came with my TV service. That solved the problem! Even though this Belkin cable looks nice and appears to be very well made, I could not get all of my cable channels with it! To test this theory, I installed the Belkin cable again and encountered the same problem. I could get some channels, but not all. I must wonder if Cox uses a system that favors the use of their own cable, or if the Belkin cable just couldn't cut it. I am very disappointed.
Got this for a bedroom but it displayed the same bleed problem also reported by others. Samsung customer service said it was defective and either send it back or get it repaired. SO it went back and I will buy another brand.
I was a novice to the digital voice recorder industry when I bought my DS30. I thought it would be a good replacement for my Dictaphone, however, nothing in the product description warned me that common features found on tape recorders, like fast forward, rewind and the ability to record over a section are considered "advanced" and "advanced professional" features. For those entering the digital voice recording arena beware, if the product description does not say the voice recorder has "advanced" features like rewind, fast forward, overwrite and/or insert, it doesn't.
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.
In short, it doesn't do its job very well. It introduces distortion. Wiggling the adapter makes it painfully obvious where the problem is coming from.I've tested with another adapter and had no issues at all leaving me no doubt that this piece of junk is the cause.
Bought these and within three months, the rubber rotted away exposing the wiring and the sound went away in the left ear. Definite quality issues with this one. Do avoid.*I wrote a kinder, gentler review for this emphasizing the issues, but it wasn't accepted. Perhaps this one will be.
I have used lots of different types of print servers in the past, but thought I would try and save a little money. Big mistake.First problem: You have to use Windows to set this up. I don't normally use Windows, but I relented and got it configured and working on DHCP. I could ping it and go to it's web page. I got it all set up to use all the protocols.Second problem: Never got a print job out of it. Had the print server pointing right at it. Jobs sat in the queue and went nowhere.Don't waste your time with the hassle and the aggravation of this product. Just buy an Axis or an HP JetDirect and you will be much better off in the long run.
Charges slow. The Zoon connector split open the first day. I snapped it back together. It works for now. Cheap flimsy plastic made in China. Buy the Microsoft charger.
I must say, after reading the reveiws on this item, mine actually lasted me over a year. I wish I would have read these reviews before I bought it. Just like everyone else, The light comes on but knowone is home. Doesnt work anymore. I lost lots of important files because I depended on it. Well, I learned my lesson. You get what you pay for!
Let me start off by telling you that I have owned these for over two years now. The speakers are great when they work and I wouldn't trade them in for anything else. The problem is the amp. The subwoofer and the amp are all one component and the satellites as well as the sound controler is connected to it.After about a year the speaker system died. I was only able to hear sound through the headphone jack on the control module. This told me that the problem wasn't my soundcard. I e-mailed customer support and gave them the serial number and all the other information they wanted and they gave me a ticket number.After un-screwing what seemed like 50 million screws I took the amp out of the cabinet and sent it away to be repaired. This cost me $60.00 at the time. I understand they may be charging $90.00 now. After a couple of weeks (fast turn-around time I thought) I re-assembled everything back together and, crossing my fingers, turned them on.Presto! I was back in action. I was in love all over again with these babies. The honeymoon lasted until last week when the exact same thing happened again. Less than a year has gone by and I have no sound. An e-mail to tech support resulted in the same response I received last time. "Send them to us for $60.00 and we will make the repairs".Klipsch is making money by charging to repair a faulty product that they refuse to correct permanently. They know about it but I guess the repeat repair bills help keep them in business. Too bad. They are awsome when they work and they really have low lows and high highs.Don't buy these as you will regret it when you have to send the amp back. Rest assured that it is a guarentee that you will be sending the amp back sooner or later. Some folks only get the first 45 minutes out of their amps before they crash. Go to their website forums and read the horror stories. To be fair it isn't just Klipsch who is the real culprit here. The amp is made by a company named "Bash". Their amps are junk yet Klipsch refuses to part with them so I blame them both, along with Hewlard Packard who seems to be mixed into this fray somehow.Stay clear and go with something else. I have decided to keep the sattelite speakers and connect them to a receiver as they are really powerful. It's just too bad that the amp is junk otherwise it would be a great product.
Having a hard time review something i couldnt use. When i recieved it the back was broken so i returned it. Took them a month to tell me they were out of stock. This company has bad comunication skills. One person told me it was in the mail. Then another person tells me their sold out. Now lets see how long it takes them to get me my refund.
This keyboard comes with an eMac and looks great.A little water from my daughter, numerous disassemblies and cleanings and it still doesn't work right. Still, I'm looking forward to a better keyboard. Read other reviews and you'll see comments on the mushiness and inaccurate keying of this keyboard. Believe them. How can a reviewer give anything more than 2 stars to a keyboard which facilitates wrong keystrokes. To me you have to get the basics right. Classic drawback of the keyboard is you type a word and one of the letters is missing.So, two stars and I hope to find a much better keyboard than this one.
I bought this drive to use when I travel for my job. It's compact, but I didn't realize that it required a special USB Y-cable. This is inconvenient, because I only have 2 USB slots on my laptop, one of which is used for a mouse. I purchased a powered USB hub to see if it could run from that, but the drive mounts inconsistently and occasionally shows a flashing blue light with an annoying clicking sound indicating that it isn't getting enough power. The manual says that you can purchase a separate power supply, but fails to give the specifications regarding pin size and polarity. So, in order to use this drive successfully for traveling I will still need a separate power supply (and possibly even a USB hub). It's usuable, but not user friendly.
Doesn't stay on same track when turned off (like car CD player does). Doesn't show how many minutes into a track you are, so you can't find your place easily. Volume doesn't go very high -- I listen while cooking/doing dishes, can't always hear it 3' away from me.
Card was defective right out of the package. I did not opt to have another sent should have know I would once again receive another defective electronic device form Amazon or one of their associated partners who sell electronics on Amazon. Every single thing I ordered was either returned for refund or exchange.
I have finally sent this back after a month of trying to get it to play more than one song before locking up. It simply does not work as advertised. It locks up constantly, the media server software is a CPU hog (I have a P4 3Ghz) and crashes all the time, the media manager software is amateurish, it constantly loses connection to the wireless network and when it does so you have to hard reset the unit. I mean losing the connection is one thing but having to pull the plug is ridiculous. The interface is very poor and slow. Tech support is laughable. They actually told me that they didn't know when they could help me because they were too busy working on their new DVR hard drive version!! Disappointed is a great understatement.
I bought this dvd burner August 2007 from Amazon on the basis of these reviews. The burner worked fine, but then it stopped being able to work with any programs to burn disks. It will play media fine, but no longer record. It may be the device itself, but it also could be the software driver. When I went to download an updated driver, I found others online had the same problem with this Sony dvd burner that I did. And I found like they did, that Sony did not support the product with updated software drivers.What I am saying is, before you buy a dvd player/burner make sure that the company supports their product by providing software drivers for it. I am looking for a new burner, and the next one I buy will be from a company that supports their products.
These earphones work well with my ipod and they were very cheap, but the white plastic pieces, that surround the earphones, come off of the earpieces often.
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.
The internal battery of my Magellan 3100 died after only 18 months without being exposed to extreme heat or cold. Emails to Magellan were not answered.
small compact nice looking unit.not as big,and oversized as the nikon flash units.absolutely no difference in the flash intensity regardless of settings on the flash unit,or the camera.ttl,full flash,or 1/16,every flash is full blast.purchased,and tried a diffuser,and results were the same.tried on a partly sunny day,and all pictures were extremly overexposed.saved a few pictures from the session,by turning the flash head 90 degrees straight up.
The company was prompt no problem with them. The product however does not work very well. I have tried several stations and it fades. Maybe I got what I paid for.
The iRock offers an easy to use sleek design, as well as very good battery life. It's one of the smallest versatile FM transmitters I've seen.Conversely its transmitting strength subtly decreases a while before the battery light goes out. It also has a very small range of FM stations making it difficult to get a clear channel. Its signal range was also very short requiring very close placement to any radio device. I was a little skeptical of the molded wire when I first saw it that was until the mini-jack end started to slide out and finally rendered the device useless.
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.
Buyer beware - I have used both Netgear wireless routers and adapters, and have had nothing but trouble with them. This particular model failed after just 4 months of use. In my opinion, Netgear products are simply inferior to just about any other brand on the market. If you want consistent, reliable, and long lasting wireless hardware, I strongly suggest you look elsewhere.
When I got this camera back in 2000, it cost about twice as much as it does now, and it was pretty good when compared to what else was available in the price range. This camera could certainly still be useful, particularly if you are using your pictures for a website, or some other low-resolution purpose. However, having used several other digital cameras since then, this really pales in comparison to what is available out there now. I would suggest spending maybe fifty dollars more, and getting a camera with optical zoom and more megapixels. This just has digital zoom, which turns out fairly grainy, and even on the highest resolution setting, it really isn't all that sharp.The other problem with this camera is the little wheel you turn to make menu selections. Within a month or so, it was already not working well. It's kind of hit or miss now as you turn the wheel to get it to stop where you want it to. My father had this same camera, and his wheel wore out quickly as well.If you want to buy this camera, I would suggest buying a used one, and using it to familiarize yourself with digital photography. If you are at all serious about taking good photographs, you are inevitably going to want to upgrade, so I would spend as little as possible on a camera like this one. If you're just looking for something basic to take snapshots and email to your friends, there are much cheaper models out there that could accomplish that.
This battery was recommended for a Neewar digital light bar. It does not fit and does not have the correct electrical contacts. Very disappointed.
Thinking you save money on the original Canon ink you might be receiving compatible one from a company that is not honest, and uses Canon brand name to sell their product. It is not clear, until you receive the product, whether or not you have purchased the original one.If you want to sell a compatible, but not original product make it clear, so that the customer can make their decision, rather than sneaking into the quality brand to sell crap.OUTRAGE
After installing without testing we soon realized this thing was annoying. It started beeping obnoxiously until we unplugged it. This happend with the unit even in standby mode. TI seemed the kitchen timer that is built into it was stuck on. Manufacturer suggested returning it, so we did and went after a different brand.
Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS Notebook BatterySold by: MLC Distribution, Inc.This battery is worthless! It died without warning and the system completely shut down with absolutely no warning. It doesn't die, it quits! To top it off, the battery is completely shot now and 3 weeks beyond the refund date.So I'm SOL! Stay away from this one, it may be Toshiba but there is something rotten in Denmark because I can't have received a new one! Some providers give a 365 warranty. Not this one! Stay away from MLC Distribution!
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.
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!
Do not buy this lousy product. I really recommend you go with something else if your thinking wireless. Take a look at Crapgear's web sight and search the support forum for this model number and you will see that there is an issue with this adapter and XP. This company really doesn't seem to care either. Last update was in 2006 sooooo they must think their drivers are working just fine and dandy!!! This sooooooo is far from the truth. I cannot count the number of times that I uninstalled this F'in card and the drivers to try to get it to work!!! Don't pay attention to J. Temple's review that he had no problems as I can tell you that he is sorry that he bought this card now!!!!!! To J. Temple, from everybody that neg'd this card, instructions WERE followed NUMORIOUS of times!!!!!! Still with the same end result, a card that works whenever it wants to and software that likes to crash when ever it wants to or to a card that doesn't want to work at all!!!! To people who don't believe me and go ahead and buy one, don't blame me, as I warned you. Trust me from my experience with this card..... I will never buy NETGEAR AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Item showed up as promised, however it did not work. Plus it has taken almost 4 weeks for the product to be picked up and returned. Hence I'm still waiting for a credit.
This skin does what it's supposed to - protects your iPod shuffle from bangs and scratches BUT fails when it comes to seeing the lights on the shuffle. I bought a clear protector and the black one and have given up with the black one. You can't check the battery life (can't see the back light), you have to take the skin off when you plug it into the USB port (so that you can then see the top light to know when you can & can't unplug it) and you can't see the mode selector to know setting you're onStick to the clear or transparent skin's!
This worked when I first bought this. My camera heads got dirty again so I put this in and tried it. Nothing. I did it four times, as the guide recommends - but it still didn't work.Canon wants $179 for me to mail the camera in for a professional cleaning. NO thanks.
I bought two of these, one for my TV system and one for the computer. I could not get the phone line circuit on either one to work I had to get a Radio Shack plug in to get the job done on the P/C
I bought this to use with my HP ZD 7000 laptop. Things went wrong right from the beginning. The driver/application/installation process hung repeatedly. I finally had to go directly to Creative's web site to get the most current drivers. Although I eventually got the camera to work, picture quality was poor, and the frame rate was a joke. The slightest movement produced smearing and broken images. The frame rate was closer to one frame per second than the advertised 15 frames per second. Undaunted, I tried it on another computer (an 1800MHz AMD Athlon). The results were the same. I returned at the next day.When Amazon credits my account, I'm going to buy a Logitech 4000. This camera appears to meet my need for quality. I thought I was getting a bargain by buying the PD 1130 for $38. Don't be fooled. You will end up returning this camera. Spend a little more and get something that works.
This kind of TDK dvd-rw does not work with my sony camcorder and my computer also cannot format the disc.Maybe my camcorder requires the discs that have the same name.
I bought this device because I needed a surge protector. I could have bought a cheap $50 surge protector but considering the cost of this device $160 this was a bargain. I wanted to protect a new Samsung DLP, home theater and new h20 directv hdr. Its a solid metal piece, the volt meter and indigo glow is a discussion piece. I noticed the fluctuation in my house voltage from 115 to 120.Why a 2, well to my surprise one of the satellites do not register in the directv. Only when I disconnect the satellite coax from the monster device and plug it directly into the directv h20 dvr did it register. I would imagine all the Monster devices have the same problem no matter the cost since the enginneering would be similar.Really too bad considering monster's reputation, would have been better off buying a cheaper device.h
Until now I have been an admiring and faithful Garmin customer.Our household now as 2 Garmin NUVIs less than a year old and I have a decade old Garmin MAPS 12. I am inspired to write this review as I am on a projected 35 minute hold (this could be a long review) with Garmin Technical support to obtain a RMA number required to send it back for repair. This is my second experience with horrendous wait times to get Garmin support on the phone. The first pertained to a snafu in obtaining their free North America maps update that took 18 hours to download with a satellite internet connection. The download ended up being for Europe. I had a week of arguing resulted in I made a mistake and "sorry but I would have to pay to get North America".My ~8 month old NUVI 370 has since stopped functioning. I get a quick start-up screen when unplugged then dies. When plugged in either to the car or the AC charger it will not start. I have left it connected overnight to ensure it is charged but no change. There has been no adverse handling or conditions to cause to to fail. I keep it in the case in my brief case whenever not in use.I have become greatly disappointed with Garmin products and especially their support. Maybe in our world of off-shoring services we should expect this kind of service for goods we only pay several hundred dollars for vs. several thousand...My guess...Garmin has been focused on Marketing, developing a huge product line and is dropping the ball on good design and customer support.Hey a person, and only 26 minutes...Wish me luck on this call.Oops guess it was my fault. According to the technician the battery is dead and the car or AC charger will not charge it (don't look for this info in the manual, it is not there). I must connect it to the computer USB connection for 8 hours and it should recharge the battery. Also it is imperative that I do on-line software updates regularly (she would not tell me why but I am guessing it has to do with the unit not shutting off and the battery going dead). Another important piece of information not in the manual... I suggested adding this and she seemed too busy to even acknowledge this thought.So if your going on a long trip bring your computer to charge your NUVI should the battery inadvertantly go nearly dead.
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!
We received this camera as a gift and like many other reviewers have had horrible experiences trying to get the batteries to charge. Customer service replaced and recharged the battery, but to no avail. It is sitting and gathering dust... Don't waste your money.
I recieved this camera as a birthday present. Its great if you want a starter point and shoot, but folks should be aware of the following features. 1. you have almost no control over the image settings, the autofocus is pretty good, but you don't have many other options. 2. There is no manual view finder (i.e. no hole to look through). You have to use the digital display as viewfinder, which is a little frustrating when you are almost out of batteries. 3. The shutterlag is terrible. Unless you are very very steady, the pictures will be blurry. On the upside, its relatively cheap, it does take decent pictures, its VERY easy to use, and doesn't eat batteries. The shutterlag issue drove me bonkers, and I've switched to the sony cybershot.
I bought it coz it was cheaper than the rest and the following are the faults:1. The unit came faulty in that the two way communication won't work. It will only communicate one way.2. Called crimestopper tech support and an arrogant personal picked up. Both he and I agreed the problem is either with the remote or the antenna, but he wants me to disconnect everything and send him the entire unit. Why go through all the work in disconnection and re-connection when the problem is only with the remote or the antenna?Anyway decided to do that, so he transferred me to some other idiot to get the RA# and guess what.. he refused to do that. It seams I can only return it to the website I purchased it from.. They will not HONOR WARRANTEE IF I DID NOT PURCHASE IT FROM THEIR WEBSITE DIRECTLY :-D...3. Asked if I could just buy another antenna or remote to save me the hassle of disconnecting everything... and it seams they don't sell anything to consumers!!! I have to send them the whole unit and they are going to charge me for fixing a week old defective unit!4. I purchased an antenna from another online website. Adding the cost together, I might as well gone for a reputable unit like Viper, Compustar or Autopage etc... I made a "penny wise pound foolish decision" going with crimestopper.5. The range mentioned by them is nowhere close to what you get. My friend also bought a car with a crimestopper and its the same case with his too.6. In my experience with autopage, bulldog, compustar, the crimestopper has the least customizable options. They advertize 30 customization possible, but none are really worth it. For instance, the remote has 4 buttons and a short press on any will do something to the vehicle like unlock the doors, open the trunk or start the vehicle. ALL other units have options to customize their remote like press two buttons together for any function so that you will not accidently press it. I cannot put the remote in my pocket because the buttons get pressed easily.7. Crimestopper sells the wiring diagram for your car for $3.50. IT IS THE EXACT SAME ONE YOU CAN GET FOR FREE FROM THE BULLDOG WEBSITE. Isn't that enough to tell you what a ripoff company crimestopper really is?8. The installation manual is as concise as it can be. I had to use it in conjuction with the bulldog installation manual to clarify things.9. When I remote start the car with it armed (security active), the car shuts itself off after a few seconds. The vibration sensor shuts the vehicle to prevent theft!!!!!! The vibration of the car after it has started is shutting the vehicle off!!! I now have to unarm (unlock my doors) first and then perform a remote start. How stupid is that? Again goes out to show the quality of crimestopper products.Overall, I just wish I had paid a little more and went with a respectable brand instead of crimestopper and dealing with their arrogant hopeless technical support staff, who are there just because they are not qualified to get any other job and do unleashes their frustration by troubling the stupid customers that purchased their product.
Used it almost exclusively for scanning. Still had to replace the ink regularly. Now the black ink stopped printing all together. I won't buy another Brother.
It's been over 19 days since my SanDisk 512MB Transflash card was "shipped" from EMARTBUY and I still have not received my order. When I contacted EMARTCRAP, all they could tell me was that it had been shipped. I am sure that flash card works great. I just hope that I will receive it before it becomes obsolete. AVOID EMARTBUY AT ALL COST. Don't settle for incompetency. Your are better off paying a higher price for better service...correction any service.
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.
This item seems nice, until you read that it has... 512 megs of space.What movies/books are you going to put on this? And after you put something like that on it, what space will you have left for music?I'm not an Ipod junkie, but this is worthless. For $40 more, you get 1.5 gigs more. I think that is well worth it.
Bought this camera for our Cuban vacation. We could never get it to work because it would not power up. The batteries included with the unit were expired, so we tried a new set configuring them every way possible. It only requires 2 AA batteries and it's not rocket science. Returned the camera for refund but am out the shipping cost. Upon return, the seller claims it works perfectly. Personally, with something so simple, I wouldn't take a chance.
The adapter died within the first month of usage. I have to bang it against the floor for 5 minutes before I can get it to work. It sometimes just dies even if I don't move it.
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.
We have had two sets of these die after two weeks of typical kid use. Look elsewhere. These are junk.
The cd payer is made of what feels like a cheap plastic.The cassette adapter was broken after 10 seconds of use. So I called Coby. They said I'd have to PAY THEM to send me a replacement! My advice, don't bother buying COBY.
I owned the T5 for approximately 10 days (at the time it was still $350). I absolutely loved the styling, features and size of this camera,it really is a beauty. Unfortunately I was unhappy with the pictures. These super compact cameras are hard to hold very steady and about 25% of the pictures I took would be blurry to some degree. Indoor pictures tended to be grainy unless the room was brightly lit. Night time pictures were almost impossible to shoot clearly. Red-eye was a huge problem in all settings. Outdoor pictures looked great--This camera does have some nice qualities, but for the price I felt like the camera should have performed a little bit better.I purchased the T9 instead and have been very pleased. It is everything I wanted this camera to be. Clear pictures, good indoor quality, good low-light and no flash capability. Also beautifully styled and about the same size as the T5. It is 6MP to boot.I realize the T9 is more expensive, but I believe the improvements were well worth it. I'd either spend the extra to get a camera that really performs, or go with a different camera in this price range. You pay a lot for the Sony brand (for good reason - Sony is great!), but this one didn't really deliver in the experience I had.
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.
The first one that I received did not work out of the box. Amazon replaced it very quickly and the second one worked. The remote only works as you are facing the front of the camera and only from a distance of around 15 feet. If you plan to use this as a remote shutter release from behind the camera it will not work. It needs to to point to the receiver on the camera so anything that obstructs the path from the remote to the sensor on the camera results in no shutter release. I have purchased many Nikon products over the years and this does not live up to their reputation for quality and design. If I had known more about this, I would not have purcased it.
These bags neither fit nor hold up well...in fact, they are pricey and useless. Just buy garbage bags and forgo the "Fellows" price gouging.Fellowes Powershred Waste Bags for Personal Shredders - 100 BagsIn fact, although the Fellowes shredder is excellent, if all I knew about Fellowes was based upon their name upon these flimsy and overpriced plastic bags, I'd not purchase anything from them!
The Belkin ME1004-r Wireless router was pretty easy to install I had a little troube getting my computer to recognize a connection with the router, but after a little tweaking I got it to work. After a few days the router disconnected itself somehow and now I cannot get it to reconnect, at this point I would say that this router sucks monkey toes.
I used this product at a NASCAR race yesterday. Not very user friendly with the controls. Found it quite frustrating. Once I got it working was perfect.If I could do it over again I would purchase a more expensive model.
The volume adjustment is designed bad. I find it hard to adjust
The device initially worked very well inside both an Apple and an HP laptop, with SD and Memory Stick Pro Duo cards.Unfortunately after a dozen uses the pins inside the device tend to bend, making it unusable unless you push them back in place with a hairpin.Oh, an it doesn't read SDHC cards, i.e. almost all SD cards at or above 4GB.
I really liked this mouse. It did everything I wanted it to do. But it stopped working. I contacted tec support and did everything they suggested to no avail. They want me to pay the freight to them to return it. NO THANKS! for a $20.00 mouse I'll chose another brand.
Add me to the list. This is my 3rd season with the unit. Season 1, the unit would occasionally turn itself off. It happened rarely, once every 10 rides or so. When I powered it back up, everything was fine. I figured it was a minor inconvenience, so I did not complain to Garmin about it.Midway thru Season 2, it began to happen with more frequency, like once every 3 rides. I started researching the unit and have discovered numerous threads from consumers with the identical issue. It was now just out of warranty, and everything I read said Garmin was not doing anything about repairing the unit out of warranty.Now in my 3rd season with this unit, and it is time to pitch it. It will not stay on for more than a few minutes even if fully charged. I have tried the factory reset protocol with no relief. It will also frequently lock up when I plug it into the computer. I will also note that evidently, Garmin did start repairing some of the units out of warranty if you complained effectively to Garmin.It is a great training device when it works properly, but it has become an object of frustration now. Garmin is well aware of the issue with this device. Consumers should get together and bring a class-action lawsuit against Garmin.
Back in the day, this I'm sure was one rocking little device.It's well thought out and works well for what it is.Unfortunately it's slow as whale snot now.
As far as the router goes, I have absolutely no complaints. It was easy to set up, I've had no issues connecting it to any of my computers, and it provides a strong signal to the entire house. The problem is the securespot 2.0 software which really provides no value whatsoever. The router comes with a free 1-month trial, after which, I disabled the service. This was not a problem until recently. I upgraded the firmware and they released the 2.0 version of the software from 1.0. Now, whenever I get disconnected from my ISP (comcast, so, about 5 times a week) it blocks my access to the internet. When I called technical support, the only advice they gave was to enable and disable securespot in the settings of the router three times. Why it needs to be 3 times, I don't know, but this solution does work every time, I just have to do it 5 times a week which is very annoying. This may not be a problem for you, and this problem may go away with future firmware or software updates, but until then, I would look to a different manufacturer if I were going to replace mine.
I don't recommend this camera at all... I bought this camera for my vacation but the shot button doesn't seem to work everytime. It seems like the camera is taking a long time of trying to focus (especially outdoor!) and that takes me out of many chances for wonderful pictures. Also, I only used it for 5 rolls of film so far(I will return it tomorrow, no more), and there's already 1 roll got stuck and I have to bring to the camera store to recover my pictures...it's really a horrible experience.
I'll tell you what. Just send me the $200. Send it to P.O. Box Ripped Off By Prismiq. You'll end up with the same thing, nothing, and at least your money will go to someone who deserves it. I could so rarely get this unit to work that it has now ended up in my garbage can. That's right, I couldn't even bother to sell it on eBay because I just didn't feel right foisting this piece of junk on some other poor unsuspecting soul. As I said, it is rare that you can actually get this to work, especially the wireless connection. I could get the internet radio working, which tells me the wireless card worked, and my home computer worked, but Media Manager failed so many times that I renamed the menu shortcut Edsel. And I always knew what product that was really talking about. And you can forget ever watching any type of video over this thing. The few times I got it to work I tried streaming video and you might as well be watching the scrambled porn channel on your cable system for the good it will do you. And the user interface, aye, aye, aye. You can't even really call it a user interface, and good luck using the search function. Ach, it's not even worth the time anymore. Just avoid this at all costs. There has to be something better on the market. I wasted my oney, don't waste yours.
O.K. So I did not want to spend a lot of money on a digital camera since I love my traditional film cameras, but I thought having a digital camera would be good for a marketing project I was doing for school. WRONG! This camera took the shoddiest picture I have ever seen. I saw better pictures years ago when the technology was just beginning to be offered to the general public. The camera never returned the actual frame area that I thought I had taken, I'm in the poor house due to the number of batteries I had to use just to finish my project (which only has about 15 pictures in it), and not having a preview screen is a bit of a hinderance. I will be returning this camera and investing a little bit more money and research the next time I buy a digital camera.
I bought this because I couldn't get the Trendnet 204 working with an IPSEC VPN, and thought this might solve the problem. WRONG!!! Opened the box, tried to configure it, but it wouldn't store any data. When I changed the password, it wouldn't take it. tried to add PPTP VPN clients... wouldn't take it. It's total junk. Within an hour it was packed up and on it's way back.Still looking for a decent IPSEC VPN router to use on Comcast, but I'm pretty sure that TRENDNET doesn't make one
THIS IS THE WOR5E MP3 PLAYER I HAVE EVER OWNED. RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, SOFTWARE WILL NOT LOAD, NOTHING BUT ERRORS; COMPUTER WITH XP WILL NOT EVEN RECOGNIZE THE ZUNE AS PRESENT SO CANNOT UPLOAD MUSIC. THIS IS A MICROSOFT PRODUCT AND IT LITERALLY STINKS....MICROSOFT SHOULD DO THEIR HOMEWORK AND GET THEIR STUFF TOGETHER IF THEY WANT TO COMPETE IN THIS ARENA.ANYONE WANT TO BUY MY ZUNE.........CHEAP!!!
No Box, took me hours to clean the tape off, and no hook-up cords which where sopposed to be included, and no book.
This was the 4th and last Creative MP3 I'll purchase. Battery life is advertised at 15-hours but even with display off it only lasts about 3-hours max. The off-button kills the unit, to where the only way you can turn it on is to remove and reinsert the battery--the reset button doesn't work. Finally the music sounds poor quality because even if you record your music at 192kbps, it only plays at 64kbps. After having the unit less than 2-weeks I contacted their tech support and got the runaround. Not only did they indicate their own download program was suspect and I should use Windows Media 10 instead, they said the unit performed as advertised. I was contacted by their company a few months later, only to present a survey because of my dissatisfaction with their tech support and obvious lack of warranty. I would never recommend their products again. I purchased the Philips Micro Jukebox HDD1830 shortly afterwards when I shelved this unit as garbage--the Philips really does perform as advertised and I would recommend it over any thing Creative has.
Right out of the box, the WRT54GS has problems. It's as if it has a pre-set coding that practically tells it to not function correctly, because the problem is perhaps the oddest anomaly in all of electronics. What is the problem? Intermittent wired connections. The wireless aspect functions perfectly, but the wired connection from my modem to the router to my computer is embarissingly unstable, and thus is my connection to the internet. The connection will just simply drop at any random time, and the only method of fixing the connection it is power cycling the router. This happens anywhere from once a day to four or five times a day. It's hard to believe that a seemingly perfect wired connection to the internet just abruptly drops for no apparent reason.I've replaced the router twice. I've even replaced the modem and all the ethernet cables. Nothing. I've called the horrible Linksys technical support, and their method didn't work. I've changed the MTU value, that didn't work. I called computer tech support, and they couldn't help. I've tried everything under the sun to stop the constant dropouts, but nothing. This router is simply a sad excuse of network engineering.Avoid at all costs.
I bought this exact drive and in less than 2 years it has completely failed. Dead as a doorknob. All data lost. Twice beforehand I had to wipe the drive and reformat it due to disk errors. Western Digital's response? Sorry, only a one year warranty on this model. DO NOT buy a Western Digital drive, they are unreliable. Yes every hard drive will die someday, but in less than 2 years? Do yourself a favor and shop other brands.
Was excited when it came. Plugged it into my computer and I got alert messages that I needed the latest version of Itunes. When I tried to get that from my present Itunes...nothing happened. I even went to the Apple site and tried to download it that way but the needed Quick Time program wouldn't load. So now I have a brand new 80 gig Ipod that I can't tell if it works because of this issue. I am sure however that if these issues didn't plague me I would rate this product much higher. As it is I can't even see if it came in working order and is functioning. Disappointing.
I purchased this USB drive a year ago in order to transfer data between my work PC and Macs at home. I had no idea that the drive would prove to be so unreliable.It typically takes between 10-20 attempts at inserting/removing the drive until it is recognized (indicated by the LED on the drive flashing a couple times). I would think that it was my OS if it wasn't for the fact that I've encountered the same behavior on the following systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS X 10.3, and Mac OS X 10.4. All behaved the same way.I bought this drive so that I could quickly transfer large files between computers; however, I didn't count on spending 10 minutes attempting to get the drive to be recognized. Unfortunately, at this point I'm just going to have to throw it away and look for a better product.
Once in the case the click wheel has very poor response. How could it, it is completely covered by rubber? It is very strange that there are not more posts regarding this. It seems defective by design.
The case itself looks and feels nice, especially for the price. Nice if you are left handed but I find myself always wanting to unclasp the leather strap with my right hand and when you do this it opens upside down. It's just kind of annoying. Perhaps that's why this one is so [inexpensive], I don't know.
We replaced an HP G55 multifunction with the Canon MP830 based on good reviews and because it was $100 cheaper than the comparable HP multifunction. We use the MP830 to print school papers, artwork for kid's projects, make copies, and occasionally scan pictures or documents. We rarely print pictures so the built-in support for printing pictures from media is not an advantage for us.After less than a year, I have several complaints. First, the MP830 takes a surprisingly long time to turn on or switch functions. The mechanics are also fairly loud. I find I avoid using it for these reasons (and those below).Second, the MP830 is relatively complicated to operate. Operations, like choosing fast/draft mode, that took a single button on the HP G55 take several steps on the MP830. Learning to use the MP830 features is a significant chore, particularly scanning.Third, the ADF doesn't work very well with the bundled scanning software, which reduces one of the big advantages of the MP830.Fourth, the MP830 goes through ink very very quickly. I estimate that we have already spent about $100 more on ink as compared to our old G55.Fifth, the MP830 is not very robust. If any of the ink cartridges run out, or if THE MP830 THINKS that they have run out, then you cannot use any function. For example, if you run out of magenta then you cannot make Black & White copies nor use the scanner. And our printer will sometimes refuse to recognize the cartridges, even immediately after installing brand-new Canon products.And finally, while every store carries HP ink, we have never found a big-name retailer locally who carries ink for the MP830. So when we run out of ink, we face a few days waiting for a replacement to be shipped to us... and did I mention that it runs out frequently? And that you cannot do anything once any ink runs out?I would NOT recommend buying the MP830.
Surprisingly or not, I had the very same experienceAs Mr James Hughes above. I bought my player from EBAY.I was brand new, I've charged it and listened. It sounds great and even pushed my HD600 very good. But, when I've tried coping song to it, the transfer was very slow (60 minutes for a song???) and most of the time the USB connection was broke. The HD was making sounds like a DEAD pc HD. Tried it on my laptop, and still the same problem.I've contacted the customer service, and they told me to send it to them for repair. I've waited for 6 weeks until it was send back, spent half a day at the Israeli customs (because the guys from France didn't mentioned it was a repaired product) and got home just to find out it has the same problem.Now I'm looking for a new player. Obviously it will not be an Archos.
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.
Bought last year for my Canon EOS xt, and in just 10 months, i get err99 Error ... tried every instructions with no success.. i'll try to send it to Tamron for service and lets see.
I used this to share two computers to one printer.Sometimes, it won't recognize my printer, if i boot my computer before the printer. I have to reboot with the printer turn on first. This seems to be happening randomly. For a simple product, i expect it to work well all the time.
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.
The Wire in this kit is 10 gauge at best. I had some 8ga. left over from another install and this wire was smaller :( Then it. other then that everthing else was good.
There is apparently a problem with the Philips DVD-793 and the optical disk rotation motor wearing out. The motor eventually wears out and doesn't have enough torque to overcome the initial static friction and start spinning the disc. The player kicks the disk out and displays a "Disc Error" message when in fact it is the player mechanism malfunctioning. Sometimes you can overcome this by using a "Fonzie" and giving the machine a light tap as it's loading.Mine, (a DVD793CH21) lasted about 3 years, so I suppose I am lucky considering the reviews where people got less than a year of service. It's not feasible or cost effective to attempt to repair the part, so I guess I'll be buying something else. Probably not branded "Philips"
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.
A piece of junk. I ended up buying a Sony after this purchase which I have owned for years and has been more durable and reliable. The sound from the speakers never could get loud enough. There were other issues. Do you research first.
I use these lightly, perhaps 3-4 hours per week, and I baby them. Yet the cord has failed TWICE near where the cord meets the plug. One of the headphones cuts out. So, every 9 months I've been sending these back to Koss, who charges $9 for shipping/handling, plus I pay $6 to ship them to Koss. Total = $15. So now these are $35 +$15 + $15 = $65 headphones, not including the hassle of them breaking and having to ship them back.So I don't recommend these PortaPros anymore. Sorry Koss.
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 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 have to say I had been pretty happy with this printer. I used it for the past two years pretty heavy while working on my Master's Degree, however, now it continues to jam with any type of cardstock or photo paper. Just a warning to anyone who may wish to print with heavier paper types...don't buy this printer.
Had it only a few weeks when I had to send in the transmitter for repair. It still worked only intermittently. Moved the probe to several different locations, it didn't help. The distance was only about 400 feet. I move it to about 200 feet with the transmitter in direct line to house. Still works intermittently. Probe is in driveway. This wouldn't even pick up UPS truck. If you want something reliable, this is not it.
I recieved this remote control without any instructions. Try to use and activate the camera but without success. I've read the Nikon D40x camera manual but again there is not a word of how to set up this remote control. I've returned this item. Very disappointed!!!
I had hoped to replace a Samsung V1000 with this and found that I can't hook up my externally amplified speakers to it without blowing out the house. In comparison, the Samsung has a volume control and output levels that are reasonable.The remote was confusing, as was the options for using the different features. It would be easier to have two separate components. Although not perfect, the Samsung does a better job of integrating the DVD and VCR functions and includes a tv tuner.
I am very disappointed in this camera. It has very slow reaction time when I turn it on--sometimes I have to bang it against my hand to wake it up. The software doesn't work with my PC--I haven't been able to use this camera.Follow up from my original review. Samsung replaced the original camera, but it took close to six months and many messages and emails to their customer service department, which never called me back. I have not had the same kind of problem with the second camera. I solved the download problem by purchasing a USB card reader that I can plug in anywhere to look at pictures--I don't need any software. It is very sensitive to movement and half my pictures are blurry--use a tripod when you can--it's the only way to go. I'd like a camera with a normal viewer so I don't have to use the screen--my old Olympus did this and I never had shaky pictures. My rechargeable batteries seem to do a pretty good job--I can take pictures all day on one set of batteries usually.
Having owned way to many point and shoots, bought this one and waited a week for it to come.....the out door pics are nice,,,,very nice color but the Macros and indoor pictures really struggle to even look ok, my iPhone tahes much better pictures, it was between this and the SD1000, and now i know I made the wrong choice for a camera...Just ordered the sd1000 and moving away from this camera. Not worth the Hassle.
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.
The one star is for the case design, and thats only for having no fan! I bought one 2 months back, and its been ok but so slow. But two weeks it fell over and all the data seemed lost. Tried in vain for all this time to get data back by trying all on the Netgear website to cure, no joy. Happened to fire up a PC that does not get used much these days and it connected to it. I am now in the process of getting data at an incredably slow speed, but at least getting it back. Cannot recommend to anyone for any use at any time
We bought it with MR350R and it didn't work well at all. Not sure if it works well with other units but don't pair with that model.
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.
I received this dvd player as a gift Christmas of 2001. The sound often goes out halfway through the movie being watched, and periodically the entire machine goes out and has to be unplugged to "reboot". Recently, it went out completely. This is not due to wear and tear. This machine rarely gets used and is only a year old. It should be in peak condition. Do not waste your money on this machine!
I work in the computer section of a mid-sized printing company, and I also do a lot of web work on the side, so I see a lot of different, and at some points odd) ways to store media.I bought my external 250 drive a few months ago, along with 9 disks to go with it... all of which (drive and disks) are sitting on a shelf collecting dust.This drive does not work well personally, or professionally, whether you want to reuse it a million times, or store important back-ups. The disks are not dependable enough to rely upon to keep long term back-ups, constant use corrupts the disks, and forget about sending them through the mail! No matter how careful you are in packaging them, chances are you'll get a few back with messages saying &quot;I can't open most of the files, they've gone bad&quot;.Buy a CD writer, test your CDs before you give them to someone else, and you won't have any problems, mail them... step on them... pour some soda on them... as long as you don't play hockey with them, or melt them, you'll be OK.
Picture is a little dark and focus is rather tricky but compatibility is excellent. Perfectly functional unit.
I agree with the reviewer from Houston. My old rabbit ears work better and I don't have to waste electricity by plugging it in. Rabbit ears pick up 13 channels. The Philips SCA050 Indoor Amplified UHF/VHF/FM/HDTV Antenna picks up three channels but fuzzier and they were all VHF.There is no info on the Philips website. After a few phone calls I finally got a customer service agent who treated me like an idiot and had no answers.Save yourself some money and go to the closet and pull out a wire hanger.
Just like many of the other reviewers said, this machine was designed to syphon ink (and money) even if you are not using it. It supposedly cleans itself every so often (using some of the ink to do so). Even though I never used the color ink, it kept beeping and indicating empty color ink cartridges and will not print even in black until you replace those cartridges.This is one of the worst machines that you can buy and I am sure that the company has heard many complaints about it, but they seem to have one thing on their mind and that is to rip you off by designing such an ink waster even when the machine is not in use.I gave it a one star rating only because the choices did not have a zero star which is definitely what it deserves.
I bought this and set it up days before our daugther was born. I am glad I did because we instantly picked up the neighbor's baby who lives in the townhouse 3 doors down from us- imagine the confusion! Even changing stations didn't help- we still picked up the sounds from their monitor AND even more static! I followed all the directions to avoid other interferrances but none helped. When you turn up the volumne, even if the monitor and hand units are in separate rooms, they will make a horrible sound as though they are still "too close", so you have to turn down the volumne thus making it nearly impossible to hear the sounds of your baby- especially over all the static!I read lots of reviews on all the monitors and thought this one would be the best for our money but this one is going back to the store ASAP!
We had to install the drivers on XP and Windows 7, which is a major drawback. Also, once we had it listed in device manager we had to throttle back the send and receive settings to work with the brand of firewall for which we purchased this device.
My S4 100 scanner is only about 6 months old. It will only scan in a sort of pinkish/red color, although up to this point, it worked fine. I called Compaq support and received NO HELP. Their representative informed me that my warranty was up and that they could do no further troubleshooting for me. I think this is very bad customer service and just thought I would let you know.
There are two lens compartments in the bottom that are attached to the inside of the bag with velcro. That design was extremely annoying to me since the velcro was very strong and would not let go of the inside of the bag. That wass the main reason I returned the item. As for capacity, it does have enough room but not in a very convenient way. I bought this for a Pentax K-X with two lenses, one of which is a 55-300. That lens did not fit in the bottom compartments. So I needed to have the longer lens attached to the camera and in the top compartment. Then the shorter lens would go in one of the bottom compartments and the other one would be empty. Not very efficient for me. And again I emphasize, accessing the bottom compartments is extremely inconvenient because of the velcro design.The build quality however is excellent, very solid, and it looks great too.
Iwaited almost a month to get the product to me in Iraq and it does not work. Can i have my money back or can i have one that does work? Hope to hear from you guys. bye bye! (The sound from the speakers is great but the screen does not show anything!)
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..
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.
I have purchased the iPods since the first day they came out and I have to tell you that it is a love/hate purchase.I am on my 4th iPod with a hard drive and they have all crashed within 1 -2 yrs. Now that the Nano has come out which is not a hard drive as the iPods they are more durable. Of course, with the Nano you only get a max of 8GB but I am going to take that and live with it as I am so tired of having the large iPods crash. I am not up for spending $300 plus every two yrs on this kind of device. Apple really lacks in customer service on this product. FYI: I have been and still am an Apple advocate as I love their products but the iPods with the large hard drives ARE A SERIOUS ALERT~!!!! If you are new to this type of purchase and have a concern for where you put your money, then buy the 8 GB Nano as there is not a hard drive issue there. BEWARE OF HARD DRIVE iPODS!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Battery worked but did not fit snug like the original. Might have caused a guy issue when I had to push down harder the. I wanted to on the internal case and now I might have screwed up the click wheel. Not to happy
What can I say, never in my life have I been so utterly dissapointed with a purcahse. These monitors aren't cheap by any standard, as such you'd expect a performance in line with the price, and maybe, just maybe that some of the claims that the manufacturers make are actually based in truth rather that out and out lies.Response time 10-25ms? I've seen first generation TFT's of a cost of 100 outperform this kit. It's claims about zero ghosting are a complete lie, It suffers form some of the worst ghosting artefacts I've encountered on a TFT. Which considering it's claims to be ideally suite to video editing and the like make this TFT useless for the job.After sales support from Formac? This just doesn't exist, full stop. They seemingly will only deal with the dealers direct. Not you, the little guy.My advice is steer well clear of this product & the manufacturer as they both fail to deliver to the standards they claim.
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.
The software with the Pioneer will get you lost faster than a blind navigator. Worst one on the market.
I bought this stereo receiver to power some small Athena bookshelf speakers in my office. The power rating is supposed to be 100 wpc but it doesn't seem to more than 20 wpc. I paid $100 when I could have done better spending $10 at a garage sale. Save your money and get an old heavy receiver from the 70's.
Specs looked soooo good. The ultimate answer, 120W, AC/DC, and lightweight and slim, too. Can you spell "too good to be true".I got one, it died after a couple of months. Before dying, it managed to cause my IBM T41 to abrubptly shut off(!!!!) a few times, which was extremely alarming (I didn't even know laptops do that). It died in the worst moment, midst of a business trip. Targus support replaced it. The one that was shipped blew off immediately as I connected it to the mains outlet! Back into the box, ship back as DOA. Third one is still alive, although it managed to cause my laptop to die abruptly one more time. Ugh.Build quality is rock bottom, *all* connectors have flimsy contact, and worst, you never know when it's gonna die on you - when in fact a power supply should be one of your more reliable pieces of gear.Avoid like the plague. (17 Jul 2005)EDIT 29 Sep 2006: The unit has just made a series of loud pop sounds and died. Again. This is unit number three. Did I say "stay away" yet?
I thought I'd try Zune because I didn't feeling wasting money on Ipod...Maybe this line of technology isn't where it needs to be yet...The Zune, and it's associated software has potential, but doesn't live up to expectations. The Zune software/marketplace will drive you crazy with its consistency. Your ability to download and burn music is entirely dependent on the whims of the software at that particular moment...I'm terribly disappointed. Another crappy product care of the corporate Nazis at Microsoft.
I purchased the unit about 1.5 years ago. It recently started popping the internal breaker when all the devices attached to it were turned off. I contacted their technical support and they told me that the serial number I have them was produced more than 2 years ago. I bought the UPS from Costco but was unable to locate my receipt. So I have a heavy paper weight bearing Tripp Lites name on it. My fault for not keeping the receipt - Tripp Lites fault for making garbage devices that nearly destroyed my TV and DVR when I reset the internal breaker. I a device that is supposed to from surges is not supposed to cause them when they power is reset.
I love the sound of Grados but it doesn't matter how good they sound if they aren't comfortable and these are way too tight.
Upon receiving my Opteka grip today, the quality seemed fine and consistent with the build of my camera, which is the only reason it got two stars. I immediately installed it following the directions and it fit firmly and securely. After I inserted the battery tray cartridge, I started the unit up per the instructions. It seemed to be working flawlessly...until I tilted the camera to the left. There is a very small amount of play in the cartridge once it is closed, and the small amount of movement causes it to lose contact and therefore power. For the unit to properly work, I have to hold my hand up against the side of the cartridge to keep it from losing power. I've contacted the seller to determine if I just have a defective unit.
The sound is great in general, but the total lack of bass makes them worthless for the price. Even if it were 40$ then i would have given them 4 stars, but at this price, earphones need to be perfect.
When I attempted to transfer my data from my XP PC to my new Vista PC, the Easy Transfer program locked up when hitting "Next" on the first screen. The only way out of this problem was to go to the program manager and cancel the program. After doing research, I discovered that there are other people with the exact same problem. I found a web forum run by someone who is on Microsoft's Easy Transfer. He has been able to help other people who have different problems. However, he hasn't been able to help anyone who has the same problem that I did. I ended up transferring data to an external hard drive and then from the external hard drive to my new PC.This appears to be a great product for some people. But for me it was a complete waste of money.
Having some issues with this lens and my Nikon D90. Requires lots of adjustments. I would not recommend buying this lens.
Update3/2012: Found out why I ran thru cartridges so fast...it uses the ink, black and all three colors, to self-clean on a regular basis, as long as the machine is turned on. So even if you don't use it, it automatically uses ink and it'll use all the ink without your ever printing a single page! That's like having a box of cereal in your cupboard, and every three days is uses (disappears) a cup of cereal to keep the rest of the box fresh. If you don't eat any cereal from the box for a month, you'll open it up to find a completely empty box! Great way for Brother to steal money from you pocket. Our family will NEVER buy another Brother product...ever! I hope the $50 bucks they stole from us was worth it!2006: I bought my MFC-620CN fax machine about 10 months ago. I use it only as a fax machine (it's not hooked up to my computer). I have two major problems with this machine:1. It prints extremely slow, even when it's printing just black ink.2. It's wasteful with regard to ink cartridges! Yesterday, after receiving one page of a 3-page fax, the LCD said the black ink cartridge was empty and that the other three cartridges were all low! Ok, so I lift the top and pop out the black cartridge and low and behold, there's still ink in there!!! Plenty of ink. I check the other three cartridges and they are all at least 1/3 full (if they come completely filled when new--more if not completely full when new)! I tried reinserting the cartridges and unplugging it so it could reset, but no go. It will not print until I replace 4 perfectly good ink cartridges. I even went to the Brother website for help...if I'm still having problems, I can take it into a local service center (the nearest one being 19 miles away!). With gas prices what they are, what a waste! Oh, the cost of 4 new ink cartridges...$52.59!Save your money...buy HP products. You decide when to change the cartridge, not the manufacturer.
I bought this as a present for my mother. She had it for about 60 days before the CD player just stopped working, and we couldn't find anything wrong with. Since we already opened it and used it and it once worked it can't be returned. Looks good but not worth the price at all!
I purchased this computer on August 5th and it came in on August 11th. It did not work. I contacted Dell and they told me I needed more memory, even though this computer should have had enough memory. They refused to send it to me and I was forced to purchase more memory on my own. The computer still did not work correctly I was hit by Hurricane Charley and was without power for a week, followed in six weeks' time by Hurricanes Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. These hurricanes left me without power and internet connection for a total of almost four weeks. When I finally got to the point where I could deal with this computer again, I contacted Dell to return it. They refused to allow me to return it because I hadn't returned it within their 15-day time period. I explained what happened with the hurricanes and they still refused to grant an exception. I am now stuck with a computer that does not work. Please do not purchase a Dell computer. You will have nothing but headaches.
The first night we used this monitor we noticed a high pitched buzz and some static. What really annoyed me, though, was the way our baby's chatter or cries were so distorted. The sound quality was really poor. I recommend the Graco Soundsleep monitor. We were using it for the past year and a half, and only bought a new one because one of the receivers is starting to go out. Oh well...I will continue to use it with only one, because the quality is MUCH better. I returned this one to the store today.
Set sender and receiver in two rooms next to each other, only one of the channels has reception, and the reception comes with strong static noise. The receiver unit does not support S-Video or Coaxial connection. Return the unit. Get refund in one week excluding $7.5 shipping cost.
I got this mic, because I do a lot of work conference calls via Skype, and I got tired of using an uncomfortable headset. Unfortunately, even when talking loudly from about a foot away from this mic (and the Windows microphone volume turned up to its max), the other people on the call can barely hear me. They say I sound like I am very far away. I'm not at all impressed.
I have been very disappointed with this product. I have burned CD's for years with great success but have found that this CD is causing imperfection after imperfection. I give it 2 stars for its reasonable price and because they don't all generate problems (about 25-30%).
Bought it for the extension cord, adapters were just a bonus. Adapters seem to work fine but the extension cord is terrible, absolutely kills audio volume and quality. You can turn it up but the audio quality SUCKS; all the depth is gone, especially the bass. The difference is night and day with the extension installed.
Unfortunately this product did not work for me. I suppose it is due to the fact that I live in downtown Miami and there is just too much airwave interference. Nevertheless, when I did find myself in a more rural area and the Ipod did work, the sound quality didn't even make it worth while.Long and short, get the Ipod hard wired into your car's stero system. I did, it sounds great and there is never any interference.
This item was mirepresented as "new" from the seller and was a factory refurbished item. It works somewhat, the compass doesn't know which direction is which. Its actually comical to see the direction change from NE to SE while driving straight on a highway. Avoid seller and product
these headphones have extreme bass, more than i would want. Even when i turn the bass all the way down on whatever i have them plugged into they still overpower the rest of the music. That and they broke within a week of getting them. waste of 30 bucks
After only having this mp3 player for a year, I'm ready to throw it in the bin. I could not even sell this piece of junk second hand, as it would be unfair to whoever was suckered into the purchase.Looks-wise, sound quality and features, this is a top-class mp3 player, but the battery life is the worst I've ever experienced in any item of electronic equipment. Even after carefully nursing the battery to make sure that it was usually charged from completely flat, the player will now only work for about 90 minutes before switching itself off with a low battery warning.Even worse is that it immediately displays the warning and shuts down if you press any off the buttons while the unit is playing under battery power. The only way to make any use of the thing whatsoever, is to leave it permanently set to shuffle all tracks, thereby avoiding touching any of the buttons.I'm incredibly disappointed in what I had always thought to be a solid, reliable brand. I don't think I'll be buying any other Samsung products in a hurry.
I purchased the WCG200 from Best Buy for two reasons: one, because I have had a good impression of the Linksys WRT54G wireless AP/gateway router, and two, between the $[...] mail-in rebate and $[...] gift card, it was free. The WCG200 is also the unit that Comcast provides as part of their "Wireless Home Networking" package. Installation and configuration is easy. For six months I had pretty steady service but noticed a few limitations:- TCP connections that are idle more than a couple of minutes will mysteriously vanish. For example, a telnet or SSH session, left at a prompt for two minutes without input, would stop responding and eventually time out.- My PSP refused to associate with the wireless AP unless I put it in B-only mode. Mixed mode would not work.- Port forwarding was easy to configure but limited to the same port on the inside and outside of the router. Could never get it to accept more than 10 or eleven inbound connections at once, and many connections would mysteriously drop.- No option for WAN connectivity besides the internal cable modem. No chance of changing type of service or upgrading to newer technology.- No control over the firmware. Cable company is able to login to the box and view your settings (see how many computers are connected) even if you change the password and have remote management turned off.- No "official" way to reset the modem through the web interface. Power cycles take too long for the box to reboot, reestablish its WAP, and reconnect to the cable system.- Quickly refresing the web interface causes the WCG200 to crash and reboot. This is consistent, repeatable behaviour. Bring the status screen up in Firefox or IE, then press F5 about 20 times within 10 seconds; the WCG200 will crash and reboot.- Three times the WCG200 has reset itself to factory defaults, including default password and a running open, unencrypted WAP with the default SSID of "linksys".After six months, I started experiencing a degradation of service and lots of problems with it dropping the cable system. This started with maybe one drop every couple days, then once or twice a day, to complete unusability at times. Called Comcast and with two onsite service calls, they replaced all the wiring, splitters, and connectors from the hard line to the box and could find no problems with their signal. My digital cable box had no problems. However, the WCG200 would keep losing sync and resetting, sometimes once an hour, sometimes every few minutes. Sometimes after a reboot it will reestablish connection, other times it requires a power-cycle.Further investigation revealed the dropouts only occurred during constant wireless traffic. Using wired ethernet produced no dropouts at all. My guess is the wireless radio is somehow interfering with the cable modem radio. I have tried leaving it off for a good period of time and resetting it to factory defaults. Even called up Linksys technical support and waited an hour to speak to a foreigner who could barely converse in English and said I had to tell Comcast to upgrade my firmware but couldn't give me a firmware version number. I asked Comcast to upgrade the firmware and they replied that it was at the latest revision Linksys would provide to them.Although Linksys has a 3-year warranty, my experience with the device has been less than pleasing. Instead, I have since purchased another WAP and turned the wireless service off on the WCG200. The dropouts have stopped, and the new WAP will let the PSP connect in mixed mode without forcing it to 802.11b. The new WAP is also noticeably faster overall for web, SSH, and gaming, and also has much better wireless signal quality throughout the house. I will need to invest in a new cable modem to get around the TCP timeouts and port forwarding limitations.Conclusion: you get what you pay for (in my case it was almost free). Might be adequate for the basic household that wants to get on the internet and add wireless right away, especially if the reliability can be improved. Any computer- or network-savvy users without a very limited budget should consider something else, preferably separate WAP and cable modem devices.
for some reason this adds 6 inches to the foot print. This means that you need 6" more desk space behind the unit.
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!
You have to be looking right straight dead on with this thing! The contrast and brightness is horrible. Hard to find a happy medium. You riase the brightness, becuase dark scenes look "silver" and are not viewable. The a scene with a lot of white in it comes on and the whole thing is washed out.Really would stay away from this one.
Seems to be a Win7 issue based on what other reviewers are saying, but the only way to have it pick up audio is to scream in it.
i bought 3 of these tripp lite backups for 3 desktops... all 3 died within a year...2 just quit working...the 3rd one might have had an internal explositon...the case wall was all warped out of shape...no damage to the office... i switched to tripp lite because they are cheaper than apc... i don't recommend these...
This is my second digital camera. I use them in construction estimating and take some fun shots with my family to email around occasionally.My recent experiance was so disheartening I packed up the camera and mailed it back to amazon. I purchased the camera about three months ago from amazon. I have used it and been pleased with the results. The USB feature is unbeatable, the photoeditor is awesome, the shots were good, camera battery life is fair,the software is cumbersome and not up to par with adobe or the like. In the meantime, I ordered a new laptop because my older one couldn't handle the strain of all the applications to run a business. New laptops are WinME or Win 2000. My camera would not work.After three weeks of utter frustration I finally contacted the lap top manufacturer and then at their recomendation, Poloroid. Poloroid's tech service rep sounded like a high school student. She offered no information about a driver for Win Me. All she said was literally, &quot;I dunno...hmmm...I'm not sure&quot; When I politely pressed her for something more concrete she snipped and put me on hold to check with her manager.When she returned she tersly said, &quot;The camera doesn't work with Windows Me.&quot; My obvious question...&quot;Is Poloroid developing a driver?&quot; she replied &quot;I don't know what Poloroid is doing.&quot; I asked, &quot;What can Poloroid do for me so that I can use my NEW camera?&quot; She replied, &quot;I dunno, you will have to buy a new one that works with your computer or change computers&quot;And that is how a perfectly good product becomes a piece of junk.PS. I wanted to send an email to customer service to document my disbelief.....Poloroid does not list an email address on their own website....not very reassuring. But they do list their current share value. My advice is to sell at any price.
Honestly, the amount of post work that I had to do drove me crazy. I expect to do a little work on audio, but if you don't own an editing program with a noise reducer, don't bother.
I usually trust and buy Macally products, but why bother making this camera at all??? it had a horrible photo. It looked like I was playing with Photoshop's image washes. And it uses a driver. there are plenty of driver-less webcams out there. try something else.Macally Portable Goose Neck USB Video Web Cam - ICECAM
I'm not sure what is worse, the PCI card or the software. I am very knowledgeable about electronics and computers yet I had a difficult time getting this to work. Qsee's technical support finally got the card working after two days of phone calls however the software was still buggy. I returned this card to Amazon and bought the Lorex card which is what I should have done in the first place.Qsee needs to put more effort into their capture cards and software as they do their cameras.Update, don't buy the Lorex, buy this:http://www.amazon.com/Channel-Embedded-US411L-Network-operation/dp/B0013F6XJS/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1284483796&sr;=1-10
Windows showed the battery charged 89%, but disconnection of AC shut down the notebook.Checked by HP instruction and after 30 min of battery charging the notebook did not turn on.Very disappointed with this product and by Amazon.com, selling it to loyal customers.
I purchased this for my 8 year old 2nd grader. Its very lightweight and doesnt seem of very good quality materials. I should have went for a bit more expensive one. 2 of the slides were broken also. Thats no fun, especially when only a few came with it and the other set of 15 that we ordered didnt arrive until over one month later.
I bought this camera 2 weeks ago.It's kind of fun,but just for beginners only! If you are a serious photogrpher, don't waste your money on it!
Had the product for 1 year including the USB adaptors and it was fine. Then the bridge just quits 2 days ago ...only 5 mths after the warranty expires and Linksys will do nothing to help replace the product. This makes my entire $400 investment in the network wortless.I like the powerline for its security but go with another company that takes more pride in its products and shows more concern for its customers.
When my original PS/2 keyboard died I replaced it with an USB keyboard. I had hoped to free up one of my limited USB ports with this adapter but it obviously is not intended for that purpose. I hate to rate it so low as it may be my ignorance of it's proper use but how else can I rate it. I would suggest you check with the supplier to make certain it will meet your needs before ordering.
Maybe it is our wireless network and phones, but we never got anything but static from this monitor. We could not get this one to work for us at all. And the night light feature wouldn't stay on, it just flashed incessantly unless it was sitting just right.We passed it on to my in-laws to use in their house for when they watch our son, and it does seem to work in their house. This is the only reason I gave it 2 stars.
I've had XM radio in my car for about 2 years now and decided to buy this 4 months ago for in-home and outside - I've used it twice recreationally. The Inno gets TERRIBLE reception and battery life was miserable. First time I charged it up out of the box according to instructions I got 1 hour of use. Afterward during tests I was able to average about 3 hours, which isn't bad except when I compare to my 60G iPod. But battery life isn't my main gripe. If you have trees or buildings around your house/apartment you will unlikely get a signal, with or without the external antenna. I've been 99% happy with all my tech purchases (and there are lots of them) - but this one is just a bad product, so bad that I'm finally writing a review on something.
Creative MuVo MP3 Player have problem playing particular mP3 songs. It plays WMV file songs smoothly. However, it always give a buzz when playing MP3. The voice recorder's quality is acceptable, but it consumes a lot of power when recording. If I were you, I would definitely give a thought on this MP3 player!
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...
mOST DISCOURAGING PURCHASE i HAVE EVEER HAD, TEC SUPPORT FROMLINKSYS COULD NOT UNDERSTAND BASIC ENGLISH AND I CAN'T SPEK HIS DIALECT. FURTHER LINKSYS CUSTOMER SUPPORT HER IN THE USA, JUST SAID TOO BAD.NEVER WITH PURCHASE A LINKSYS PRODUCT EVER!
The features are neato, but the designers forgot one of the basic issues of electrical engineering: POWER CONSUMPTION. This thing lasts about 5 minutes on normal batteries. Therefore almost totally unusable. Very disappointed.
I bought this case for my Canon A70. There's not much to it. You can do much better for the same price at your local camera shop or Best Buy.
I bought this on the reputation of 3com and the price, I hooked it up to my cable provider, provided the info and it would not negotiate with their DHCP server, the cable company suggested a bad modem, no problem, I can understand that, it happens, So Amazon takes care of business, promptly apologizes, sends out a new modem and I call the cable provider and have the same scenario. I contact 3COM who tells me this is a pretty old modem and suggests that the ISP download the latest firmware 3.2.20, Hey I understand that, one problem, The ISP cannot communicate with the modem and 3com tells me only the ISP can down load the firmware, I can't even send it to 3com to be downloaded, they don't know how.Lesson learned, Price does matter, spend a few bucks more and stay within the tech curve. BTW 3com no longer offers home connect products in way of cable modems.
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 received this lens from Cameta Camera and gave good feed back to the seller. The gift recipient then used the lens and found it defective. The AF motor would not function. Now I have to hassle with Cameta for the return and replacement. PITA! My mistake was not to check out the lens ASAP upon receipt from UPS.
I bought these cables off Amazon after reading reviews that HDMI cables are all the same. BS! These were the only cables connected to my TV (Dish and DVD) and occasionally the picture would become cartoony and sparkly. All this time I thought the problem was my TV and wished I had my old tube tv back. I eventually called the manufacturer to complain about the quality of their tv's (cuz who wants to spend over a grand for crap) and the customer service rep asked what type of cables I was using, HDMI cables duh. He said I may want to replace them to try and correct the problem. I bought a $30 cable from Walmart (Philips brand), low and behold, fixed. I have to buy another for the dvd player. No matter what some of these so called experts say, there is a difference in quality of cables. Not suggesting paying $100 for some, but these cheap ones are just that, cheap.
Positive:+ 3x Optical Zoom+ 1.8" LCD+ Dock Avaliable+ Many Manual Features+ Internal Memory, But Only 16MB So Almost UselessNegative:- Very Poor Photo Quality- Very Poor Video Quality- Only Lithium Batteries IncludedThe image quality isn't as bad as what some people said, but it's still kinda poor. You probably should do some more research unless you don't mind poor photo quality.
I have another tripod which is smaller and has a carrying case which has a large enough strap to go around your shoulder. The only set back is that it does not have a quick release but I rather have more portability. I have taken it to all my travels. It is so small and yet performs much like a full scale tripod. The tourist 5 did disappoint me because I thought it was going to be smaller and the carrying case you have to hold it with your hand instead putting in around your shoulders. But it is good firm quality and has a quick release.
I've had this unit for about three years now. It sounded great, and worked just fine for a while, but then one day, the TV monitor output just stopped working..And now the left front speaker connection has become intermittent. I believe there's a cold solder joint at the speaker output jack. I'm not looking forward to disconnecting the whole thing, tearing it apart, and resoldering that connection.The remote is pretty lacking, too. Some of the functions of the unit, like A/B speaker selection are not available from the remote, and the layout of the remote is busy and confusing.
I have the DM17CS and I use a standard plastic kitchen garbage bag. I streach the top of the bag around the interior rim of the unit and there is nothing haning outside the shredder.
I have had this printer for a number of years now and must say that it was fantastic at first, but over time it has become pretty disappointing. Key points to mention are:- The amazing color on printouts really jumps out at you at first. Much like inkjet printers though, print quality deteriorated rather quickly. The printer quickly started to develop white lines on printouts that required cleaning cycles to get rid of. Eventually, cleaning cycles no longer helped. Most everyone who has any model in this printer line has this problem.- At 10000 pages you have to buy an expensive maintenance kit otherwise the printer will refuse to continue printing.- At around the 5000 page mark, the manual pickup roller routinely started to grab multiple sheets and then jam.- At around the 10000 page mark, the cheap plastic bits that hold the manual printer tray flat literally shook themselves to pieces and broke off. The problem stems from what I consider a design flaw whereby a spring mechanism causes the tray to shake violently every time a page is picked up. A piece of wood now holds up my tray.- Like others said, the unit must NEVER be turned off otherwise you will quickly realize that all your ink is gone. I put mine on a UPS because our electricity flashes every once in a while. All it takes is one second without power and the machine will waste loads of ink just to reboot and 'reheat' itself.- Ink is still expensive. I almost always print in black but it somehow still manages to use more expensive color ink.- The machine does indeed smell like crayons when it warms up. It is not a horrendous smell but it is noticeable.
Update of what I wrote below: I found the only solution via email from Creative. It was to reformat it. If you experience my problem, you can get help from Creative free online within a month or two, or also free via e-mail help. My situation was to reformat it, thus losing the contents; of course other problems can exist with other solutions. I like it. Both Amazon and Creative were cooperative, easy to deal with. I raise my evaluation from 1, to 4 stars.Original evaluation: I bought this MP3 player in December 07, and was went thru the process of returning it to Amazon just after getting it. But just before returning it I tried once more to correct the problem with a telephone conversation with Creative. The second guy seemed to correct the problem of my player indicating "no music", while Media Player indicated it was full. So I didn't return it.I had Spanish learning material on it, and when I tried to play it in March 08, the same three tracks played over and over, despite all the material I had downloaded appeared on Creative MediaSource 5 (this shows what is downloaded onto the player).So I called Creative again, and they told me I would have to pay for help online, and if I had to return it, it would cost me $25 handling fee. These fees would amount to what I had paid for the player. They suggested I find the solution via free e-mail websites. Of course the websites indicated the problem as being common, with a simple solution, but I was never able to fix the problem.Besides investing in the cost of the MP3, I spent 20 hours or more trying to fix this "common, easy to fix problem", which makes me feel stupid for wasting so much time and trouble (like spending hundreds of dollars to fix problems on a car, hoping each expense would make it good, only to eventually draw the line and dump it).Having said all this, I have no other to compare it with; hopefully other brands are better.
I purchased this and have incurred problems with it shortly outside of the return window.This is made from what appears to be quality components. It is sturdy and visually pleasing.However, it is very difficult to set up (despite what they say about 'easy') and there have been numerous reports of these things dropping dead... especially if you use two drives and mirror them. Go to the Netgear discussion forum and search for SC101 and you'll see what I mean. Additionally, it uses a proprietary DataPlow file system, so any thoughts of taking a drive out and plugging it into a USB external case to recover your data is futile.Caveat Emptor.
That's right - no cabling, no nothing comes with it. Hard to find cables.
this backpack was very uncomfortable. the inserts are stiff. it doesn't represent canon quality (I hope).
If you buy this for a grand, you're an idiot...the LATEST version of this system goes for 4hundy and that's direct from the Manufacturer.
I too read all the great reviews on these headphones and yes, when it comes to sound quality and comfort, they were great. I bought them here at Amazon when they were going for around $40. Within a month of normal use on a laptop (no stress), one side stopped working completely and the other side gave out after 3 months. Nice sound but definitely not worth it if you have to replace them all the time. The case it comes with has worthless as well since it didn't close from the day it arrived. I have always strusted Sony products in the past but this is not the first time that a Sony product has failed me recently. Their quality assurance must be slacking.
Died within three months of light usage. Furthermore, customer service, while helpful, was slow and understaffed. I have had poor experience with LaCie in general--4 of the 5 drive I have bought in the last year have died--and I use G-Tech instead.
It is March 14, 2007 and I ordered the Zune 30GB digital media player (black) on February 6, 2007. I'm still waiting on it to arrive and for my account to be charged.
no buffer on the keys but it is very cheap and very compact. smaller than most and very thing as well. i like it, except it feels cheap when you type on it and feel like it will break soon. the keys are not cushioned. it feels like a spring.
I want to see sellers and makers list country or countries of originproduct has german name, first chapter in owners manual in german.product made in communist china. I try to avoid communist products,very hard to do when origin not clearly listed. the unit is nothing special,I have very low priced corded headphones that sound better
This was the worst purchase I have made in a long time. First, installation wasn't typical. I expected to be able to pull my old DVD player out and just reattach new wires. Not so simple. I couldn't get it to work. However, that is not this DVD players fault. I am not a professional and they recommend a professional. I then hired a professional, when I told him what brand I bought he tried talking me out of installing it and told me to send it back. I was past my return window so that wasn't going to work. I figured, it should at least work for a little while. Well, it did, it worked for about two weeks. It now goes to a blue screen after watching for about 5 minutes. Sometimes sooner (immediately) sometimes longer. But it always makes its way to the blue screen saying "No Video Signal". This thing is complete garbage. It is also very cheaply made, I'm not going to wast my time trying to get the company to fix it or give me another one. Do yourself a favor and go with a name brand.
This is a terrible product mainly due to the power connector I've had this unit less than a year and it already can't be charged without constantly messing with the power connector. It died on me in the city today and I had a very hard time getting home as a result of this. When the unit worked it was great but the build quality is dismal.
Jacket is good to just protect your portfolio, but a handle and/or strap would be helpful to carry your portfolio.
Way too large for WD My Passport Drive!. Even with the elastic, the drive rattled around in the case. The Added webbed pocket for the wire was a nice touch, but I really did not feel that the case offered much protection. The case material is not cushioned either! I will be looking for something a good deal snugger! with some cushioning foam or rubber!
this player is extremely fragile.and certainly not worth anything more than 30 dollars.when something breaks and you do not know how it happened than the product was made very cheap.my screen is cracked and i lost almost 200 dollars on this item,it is extremely depressing.do not even try to buy this item. this was by far the worst experience i have ever had on amazon.
It's a beautiful printer and quite multi-functional, which is why we decided to get four of them - one for each workplace in the studio. But I'm giving up on it. We "lost" now two of them in our office to unfixable paper jams and a third one just doesn't want to be configured in Mac OS X. I simply got another one the first time but this seems to be no coincidence. They are not well made and feel more disposable than the ink cartridges that it uses. I guess you get what you pay for. I am looking at a Canon at this point.
In a nut shell, the ear phones did not fit comfortably in my ear canals. I could never be sure I was getting all the bass response they were supposed to deliver. I'm sure they will be great if they will fit in your ear canals. I would suggest buying them from Amazon because you can return them without hassel if they don't fit.
Purchased my first unit and was forced to exchange it due to a defective speaker...Despite all the hype surrounding this unit, I found it to be a huge disappointment. The unit suffers from a number of engineering flaws, the most frustrating being a CD track search that will only scan in 13-second increments (did it on both units) AND that remains muted during the search.FM reception is extremely erratic particularly in urban areas, changing drastically from day to night, and seeming to only receive powerhouse FM broadcasters, poor selectivity and lots of images rendering it useless for lower-powered local stations; the use of the power cord as the FM antenna is a huge design flaw. AM reception is also poor due to the lack of a ferrite rod antenna, this unit again relying on the power cord for reception. Sound quality is quite nice for the size.Overall a huge disappointment, needs to go back to the drawing board. Buy a Tivoli Model Two and plug in an external CD/MP3 player, comparable or cheaper in price, outstanding sound and solid radio reception.
My computer is ridicolously slow and there is clearly a problem with it. After spending countless hours with service representatives running diagnostics they decided to change the hard drive which caused nothing but having to backup all my data. The computer performance still is terrible, so is dell's service
They claim that I was informed this pda is not compatible with Windows 7 Nothing states that untill you ge setup instrucions. Also the screen does not work well . I am returning it.
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.
I wanted to really like this product, it looked great and I did buy it, unfortunately it's not worth it. First of all I didn't like the directions, they should have been more clear. I have windows xp (home edition) and I just had a lot of problems with it. The mouse wouldn't work at all, and then when it did work, the keyboard would just stop working, instead. I even went out and bought new batteries thinking that maybe it was low on that and that wasn't it. It was the darn keyboard!I finally got so sick of this keyboard not working at all, so I went out and bought a new wireless keyboard and mouse combo. I got the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro and it works very well, it was much more easy to set up, and both the keyboard and mouse work much better. It takes a while getting used to the angular keyboard but I like it so much better than the Logitech one.
Sure it's a DVD recorder, and yes it can transfer your old time VHS classics. But it's lazy. what I mean by that is that the player works when it wants to, he accepts only certain types of blanks, you can only use DVD+R all other's will not function, if you want to watch a movie it takes an eternity for it to load. Plus it has the worst fast forwarding feature I have ever seen: instead of fast forwarding the picture it lags even more. The player brings 3 DVD+RW blanks that records but can't be used in another player. The finalizing process to make your DVD recordings compatible with other players takes an eternity as well. Sometimes while finalizing it erases everything; basically everything you recorded is gone. Sure it works, it records, and it has good picture quality. But it sucks and it's slow and lazy. Simply put.MY PERSONAL RATING: 2 OUT OF 5
I bought 2 sets of these radios on clearance for 10 dollars a set. Used one set on a 4000 mile road trip to and from Yellowstone National park. I was able to use these radios on a variety of terrain from open road to deep mountain overpasses. These radios did not exceed 1 mile. When in range the voices are clear. I have an older pair of Motorola 2 mile radios with multiple sub channels. The Motorola's have a true 2 mile range. The batteries do not last very long as discussed in other reviews. I will be giving these radios to my nephews and nieces. I would not advise to purchase this pair of radio.
I agree with a previous poster, that one star is not low enough.I have three of these devices. The first one started turning off and on randomly...The system was not overloaded, it's just that every three or four hours, it would just restart everything. So, my brand new computer would lose power, and restart at random intervals.So, I have another one, so I hooked THAT one up instead. That second one randomly, "powers down," and shuts off various devices on the system, but not all of them. The computer stays on, while the monitor, cable modem, and router lose power. there's no way to "power them back on," they just lose power.I will not buy this product, this name, nor any company of which it is a subsidiary, again.
I thought I was getting a great deal when I bought this camera, but the image quality has been very poor on most shots. Even with the flash, indoor shots are grainy and blurry, and outdoor shots are usually washed out no matter what setting I use. My old Webcam took better pictures. Don't waste your money.
It may differ so much that it doesn't even fit into your computer. The one I got was a low profile one as opposed to the pictured one that fits into normal PCs. Now at least they covered their bases by saying "Product may differ from image shown." But why the lack of any mention that it could differ in something pretty profound as opposed to circuit arrangement or a new model heat sink, etc... those things that won't make a lick of difference. I found this description to be "technically true" but overall misleading. The card works and I have a stash of backplates I can modify to make it useful for me. But it wasn't what I was expecting. Beware, it may or may not be what you're expecting too... it might not be even usable for your needs, as opposed to what's pictured.The model in the product description you can look up and see it looks nothing like the MSI model given. It's not even functionally the same (vga instead of dvi, normal vs low profile, further connections, etc). It doesn't seem to match any of the MSI models for this chipset. It does appear to fit the G0771 model you'll find available for over stock bulk purchases... a low profile, dvi card that actually arrived, shockingly looking like the one I got.This unit was also not new, just put into a new static bag with a new sticker, and a burnt and labeled CDR for the drivers, not the normal MSI software, but some bundle disc. This is almost entirely a complaint against the product description and any sellers using it. It's flat out wrong and misleading. The product described is both contradictory and not necessarily either is what you'll get.
This is a great player when it works. I love the features and sports timer. The earphones are uncomfortable but no big deal seeing how cheap replacements are. The problem is the buttons stop working. At first they seem a little difficult to push but then they just stop functioning. Two buttons went out after three weeks of use. They were the Volume down and Next Track. Returned to store for exchange and then the same thing happened again to the second unit only now its three buttons including the most important Menu button. Will need to send item in to Creative now and wait. I will not be surprised if the third one I recieve has the same problem. This issue has been brought up in the creative fourms and I have seen it reported other places on the net. If I had to do over I would not buy another one of these. Basically a little bad engineering ruined what otherwise would be a great product.
A lot of these cameras get errors that canon can't fix, period. I've used mine only a few times. check the web under "remove tape errora" Don't be a sucker.
Very disappointed with the qualityI have already went through 2 pairs of those headphones, in a period a little over half of a year. In both of these cases, the wires melted and it had to be thrown away.I am debating rather to get another pair. Though I am totally in love with the headphones, I don't think I can afford buying products with such poor quality.I encourage everyone who experienced the same problems to voice their concern or complain. I am sure if it becomes of a big enough of an issue, Sony will eventually step up and make some changes. Its just a matter of time.Oh also, if you are thinking about buying these headphones for running or jogging. Please consider a different type of headphone, for this headphone will probably last you about 3 month.
I had a pair of Portapros for years and years. When they finally wore out, I didn't feel bad replacing them. I bought a second pair on Amazon last year (2012) and the wire at the plug has already broken on them despite careful use. Reading the Sportapro review, the plug seems to be a weak link and I'm afraid that the Portapros have the same issue now. It's really a bummer, they used to be GREAT. Not sure what to replace them with.
I have owned this unit for about 18 months. Was great while it worked. Now the Minidisc won't record. Get a TOC W error. This requires service at a cost of about [$$], which is about what I paid for it.
The new Compaq Presario X6110US laptop is HP's attempt at injecting some consumer-friendly features into Compaq's traditional business-oriented product lines. The laptop has clean, sharp edges which give it a stylish look open or closed. It's well-equipped and performance is snappy. The screen is quite good, especially considering how past Compaq laptops had subpar LCD screens.The big question, however, is quality. I fondly remember the old days, about 15 years ago, when the name Compaq was equated with performance, quality and value (value as in great bang for the buck, not in "cheap"). Unfortunately today's Compaq desktops and laptops are plagued with quality problems. I had my X6110US for two weeks and on two occasions the machine would not boot. The backslash (\) key decided to take early retirement after a week. I've heard from a friend in the retail channel that recent Compaq laptops seem to suffer from some serious quality control problems. You might want to keep this issue in mind when you shop. To be clear: I didn't pay for the X6110US I had. If I had to pay for a new laptop with my own money, I'd have sprung for a Sony or Fujitsu in no time.
The tape "Blips" on playback. That is what it sounds like as it plays and it looks like the screen is flipping up. Sometimes it sounds like a 45 record being played at 33 1/3. (For those of you who remember records. For the rest of you; ask your parents.) Sometimes the recording sounds like Alvin and the chipmunks. There is a constant hissing sound making it difficult to hear what is being said. When I play a tape that had been recorded on previously, I can hear what the last taping recorded. Sometimes it is louder than the current recording. Tracking won't fix it.
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.
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.
THIS CAMERA IS THE WORST!!!I BOUGHT THIS ON BLACK FRIDAY THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY I AM RETURNING THIS PIECE OF JUNK:1.FIRST OF ALL, IT RUNS ON DOUBLE A BATTERIES2.WHEN I CAME HOME I STARTED TAKING PICTURES.AFTER I TOOK MY FIRST PICTURE, IT SAID ERROR SAVING IMAGE!3.THEN IT WORKED AND IT DIDNT WORK.I TRIED DOWNLOADING SOME OF THE PICTURES THAT WERE ACTUALLY SAVED ON THE CAMERA ONTO THE COMPUTER.WHEN I FINISHED DOWNLOADING THEM, I LOOKED FOR THE PICS ON THE COMPUTER.I F0UND THEM BUT THE PICS WERE ALL BLURRY.I WAS SO FED UP THAT I LEFT IT SITTING ON MY COMPUTER DESK FOR THE NEXT 2 MONTHS.DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA,IT WILL BE A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY AND TIME!I ACTUALLY THOUGHT HP MADE GOOD CAMERAS.....-_-"
Lexmark is the nightmare of the home user!! Replaced the printer twice: Endless paper jams, printer communication issues, horizontal noise on color printouts and to top this off poor customer support from the Athens, Greece office.
This lens is junk, I'm almost sad that I bought it. I bought it knowing that you get what you pay for but I wanted to try boosting my range. I knew it was junk right after I attached it and looked in the view finder.CA is terrible. I can not get a single image without blue bleeding from the edges of anything that has some contrast to it. You don't need to take the shot to see it, blow it up, or use a loupe, you can see the CA right through the viewfinder.It did come with a wide assortment of plastic step rings so it will probably fit your camera. That's the only plus I can really give this lens.I recommend cropping your image instead of buying this product.
I purchased the Casio EX Z850 in August. The second time I used it in November the lens cover began sticking closed and the lens would not retract. When I returned the camera for warranty repair they refused to fix the problems, claiming customer abuse. This camera was never dropped and was used in a most routine way. Casio has refused to honor the 1 year warranty they claim to provide. If you read the reviews of other Casio cameras this lens problem is very common. I would not recommend any Casio camera. Don't buy Casio Cameras, they are stinkers.
I bought this for my 2 yr old for a car trip from VA to WI and it worked great on the trip. Once in WI however it started to freeze up every once in a while. Either the screen would just go dark and I had to turn it off and back on to get it to do anything, or would say it was loading the disc and just not do anything else after that. Like it didn't recognize the disc even though I played the disc in 3 other players so I know the disc worked. That wasn't the worst.The worst is the company's warranty and customor service. One month after buying this I tried opening the lid and I couldn't get it to open. In the process of trying to figure out what was wrong, why the lid wouldn't open, one of the hinges broke. Then I realized that one of the small metal spring pins had come out from under the lid and was preventing me from opening it. I called the 800 number to find out what I could do, since the player won't work without the lid closed and they said I could pay to send the unit in and pay the flat fee of around $100 dollars to have it fixed. That is half of what I paid for the whole package...not worth it. The hinge being broken is considered "cosmetic" and not covered under warranty even though the player won't work now unless I rig it like tape down the button that indicates the lid is closed. Something like that should be covered under warranty, I've only owned the thing for one month! I would take it back to the store I bought it at except the store in VA and I'm in WI for a couple months. I guess I'm glad I found this out about the company; they lost my business.I would have only given this one star because of the company but the player actually worked quite nice for the month that it did work.
Absolutely the worse keyboard/mouse set on the market. It is also the most expensive so one is easily fooled into thinking it must be better than the rest. It almost crashed my system and I had to do a restore several times to get rid of the problems it created. I returned it to AMAZON.
I bought this for shooting from behind the camera, with the camera on a tripod... to reduce camera shake and blur. Useless. It works fine if I shoot from the side (where I can't really see my LCD screen anymore) or if I shoot from in FRONT of the camera (I have no desire to photograph myself right now), but not if I stand behind the camera in live mode. Disappointed :(
This is a PCMCIA card. It is for older machines which still have this slot available. They need to put this in the description of the item since size cannot be determined. Do not purchase this product unless you have a PCMCIA slot.
...P>My brother, who is getting a computer science degree, couldn't even install the software. No matter how great the camera is supposed to take pictures, if you can't even see them, they're still useless.The actual camera is very, very annoying just taking pictures. First of all, the description completely ignores the fact that it lacks an LCD screen. Second of all, the buttons are small, so that it's rather hard to turn it on when you want to, but they stick out, so it constantly was turning on when i -didn't- want it to. Not to mention the extremely annoying beeping that it makes almost constantly. Two long beeps when it's turned on, a short beep when a picture is taken, another long beep when it's ready to take another picture. Not even soft, quiet beeps. The loud, obnoxious beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep kind of beep. It also turns off after i believe is one minute of not taking a picture. This could be useful if you're only taking one picture, but if you're taking a series of shots, such as on a tour of some sort, you'd have to turn it on again constantly. That wouldn't be such a big deal if not for the obnoxious beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps every time it turns on.In conclusion, DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. It isn't even worth anything for kids or beginners. Buy something that has even some value unless you just want a [$$$] piece of plastic sitting on a shelf forever.
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.
I've bought two of these so far, but never again. Both broke after the 90-day warranty but before a year was out. So remember, they look cheap, work great at first, but you are really only renting this box for a couple of months.
Here is another victim of the notorious LENS CAP ERROR. I bought this crappy product in December 2005 as a gift to my father. It's now trashed. My father said he took good care of the cam and never pointed it to strong light.Looking at the previous reviews, I'm amazed there have been sooooo many other victims. How could such a trash product ever made to the market? Also it's shameless how JVC is treating its customers.
I bought a box of Velocity DVD-R 8X (different quantity) before and gave it to my friend. He threw all the DVD's into garbage can after he tried first one. He made a lot of DVD copies before, but never got this kind of bad blank DVD.I also bought a box of CD/DVD cases of this brand. The top one is cracked when I received it.I'm not sure if it's my bad luck or the products have bad quality, but I won't buy any products of this brand again.
I've been satisfied with the earbuds that came with my Creative Zen Nano Plus MP3 player. But I noticed the great ratings assigned these Coby earbuds and the low price, so thought I'd give them a try. They arrived today and what a disappointment! I think they sound terrible. They're described as "Super bass". But compared to what? Two tin cans connected by kite string? They are inexpensive and for good reason. Cheap, tinny sound. I wasn't expecting a $100 performance, but given all the stars in the rating, I thought they'd sound better than this! Sorry folks, but this Review Forum let me down on this purchase.
Amazon.com and Texas Instruments fail to inform the consumer that the connectivity kit fot any of their TI calculators are not compatible with Windows Vista.Thanks for nothing.
The paper produces beautiful images, but the tabs are difficult to remove. They are scored but the perferations aren't deep enough, so the page tears when you try to remove the tab, even if you score and fold it. Not good.I was wondering why the version with tabs is so much cheaper than the regular non-tab version. Now I know the answer. So do yourself a favor and get the better version, unless you have some kind of use for the tab.
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 got this receiver a few weeks ago and hooked it up with no problems. unfortunately, i did not have long enough composite cables to hook up my vcr's. when i got the cables i found out that the receiver will not allow the vcr's video signal to be displayed through the s-video connection to the tv. in fact, all the video in signals have to use the same type of connection for the receiver to send the signal to the tv. this means that if i had a component video capable tv and an s-video only dvd player, i would not be able to view the video from the dvd player. i called JVC and was told that none of their receivers have video conversion. considering that i own a $20 switch that is able to perform this function (plays composite video through s-video connection), it is unacceptable that all of JVC's receivers are unable.NOTE: i highly commend JVC customer service. i called on a Sunday and got a human in less that 2 minutes of dialing the number. i got straight answers and the agents were polite. too bad about the receiver.
1.5 years after I bought it, I got the error. The estimation cost is 230 $CAN.I lost my money. I wrote to Panasonic. They should at least give a great rabate to buy a new one. The sound quality is great, but don't never buy that product.
Lexmark X9350 Wireless Office All-in-OneFrequent jams, which are hard to clear, unreliable wifi, expensive ink, long wait to start printing, printing takes far too long, when cartridge is half empty it delays printing and nags incessantly to buy ink, impossible to claim rewards cartridge (password problems yet to be resolved despite three calls to customer service), scanning produces file too big to e-mail, fax hard to coordinate with answering machine. Decent print quality, including photos.With experience, printer is working much better. The high yield ink lasts much, much better. Jams are less frequent (be sure to have paper tray extended). Would give it three stars now.
These are very inexpensive, so you can't complain when they suck! Don't expect much...they fall out of the ears, etc! If you just need a VERY CHEAP PAIR OF EARBUDS THAT YOU DO NOT EXPECT ANYTHING FROM...THESE MIGHT BE THE ONES!
I've had this camera for about two years. It has been wonderful. Easy to use, took great pictures, no complaints. A few months ago it started having problems turning off. I'd have to remove the battery when I was done taking pictures every once in awhile. This wasn't an all the time issue, so I dealt with it. Then last weekend at my son's wedding it just stopped. I was turning the camera off when it just froze up, lens still sticking out, and won't do a darn thing anymore. The battery is fully charged, I have never damaged the camera, and really can't justify spending the money to repair it when a new camera will set me back about the same amount. Just makes me sick.
I bought this TV to use during lunch breaks at work and to take to football games. It couldn't pickup any VHF channels and could only pickup the same 2 UHF channels. The next day I shipped it back for a refund.
Initially I believed this worked reasonably well. That is if you put up with the capture freezing periodically. However, after owning it for two months (and therefore stuck with it), I find that it will capture off my DVD player perfectly, but it will not capture at all from my VCR. There simply is no video in the preview box and it does not capture. Pinnacle's &quot;support&quot; is poor. Forget speaking to a person. I am currently waiting to hear a response from email, however I suspect that it won't be helpful. If it was not for the expense I would simply throw it away. It is beginning to take up so much time. All for wanting to transfer tapes to DVD. I did end up buying a Panasonic DVD recorder with a hard drive for that purpose. It works well, the only draw back being the inability to edit beyond creating scences.( which is great to edit out commercials)
Purchased this picture frame for my mother who is in her late 80's. Picture is fine but getting the pictures into the picture frame storage from a computer without subscribing to the service is impossible. (Note: service does not work with a digital phone.) Only way to load the pictures into the picture frame storage is via a home network ethernet connection. Oh by the way that costs and additional $35 for the required additional device. One cannot load pictures from flash card or from the computer directly to the device. So an older person with arthritis may have difficulty inserting the flash card. The picture frame is designed to be a device to sell the company's picture subscription - Like the razor and the razor blades. How much trouble would it have been to allow the flash card to load pictures onto the picture frame from a memory device? Certainly would never recommend it for a gift to grandparents who are not tech savy or who have arthritis in their hands or live in an assisted living environment or other environment with phones that are not 'ceiva friendly'. Find another picture frame that does not exist just to sell you a pricy yearly subscription.
You get what you pay for ...I bought 2 packs of this media and only because the cost to return for replacement would be prohibitive and any potential replacement would likely be just as bad, I held onto them.Presently having about a 10% success rate on my burns with this brand, versus 75-80% with Ridata and TDK media.Even when I stepped recording speeds down to the lowest my drive will support, they failed with astounding predictability.When is a bargain not a bargain ... ?!!!
Well I have to say that Amazon.com was very good about replacing the camcorder. They are now sending me my 3rd sharp VLNZ100U camcorder. Very Nice ppl they are. Now the camera on the other hand well that is another story. It takes good video but it just doesn't want to play it back to the computer. The video comes back all digitized and full of bars. I figured maybe it was because it is going into the computer, so i unplugged the firewire, same thing, just chunked video. I would recommend buying this camera if you JUST want to RECORD. Don't think about playing it back. ROFL a one way camcorder.
I tried this in all three modes, nothing worked.Would have rated "no stars" but it wouldn't let me.
I bought the Garmin etrex vista as a travel aid in case I get lost driving somewhere. The road maps that come in the unit are only of large streets. I bought a CD from mapsource(roads and recreation) which was supposed to enhance the etrex maps to give more detail. The problems are that the maps are 5-10 years old. The cord that connects the etrex to the computer is a 9 pin (female)connector which required numerous trips to a local computer store in order to buy adaptors. Paper maps are more detailed, up to date and far cheaper than the gps which is what I should have stayed with.
The other negative/mediocre reviews have already pretty much said it. Itunes is buggy, and Apple is trying harder then ever to force people to use it. The new UI and click wheel are kind of clunky, although they look pretty. Sound and picture quality are fine, but there are other players out there that are just as good without the annoyances that come with the new Ipods. I traded mine in for one of the new creative zen players, and haven't regretted it.
Bought this for my daughter for x-mas. My wife and two daughters each have one, they all had to replace their old players within a year or two. Personally I don't use Itunes or an Ipod. The Ipod wheel is cool and all but for less money you can get better and more versatile products (love my Sandisk mp3 player).Check out Appian's "Replay Music" software - w/ windows XP it'll record anything you hear on your PC and . . . it even names the song for you.
This is not a good cd player. When playing MP3 cd's the player will skip several seconds of the song even if it was just stitting on the table. The sound is not very good either. I ordered a second one and it had the same problem.
This product does not work. I tried to repair 10 discs with it and all 10 times it has ruined my discs. I suggest to buy the GameStop Repair disc. It works like a charm, if used correctly.
I have installed the software twice that runs the stamp printing. I can still only print one stamp at a time. If I choose to print multiple stamps, such as six stamps, it will print four stamps and quit working. The dymo will show an error in the printer screen. The program printing crashes. Nothing resolves it except turning off the dymo and rebooting the computer. It is close to worthless and is costing me money. I am going back to requesting stamps from the Post Office. No loss there. I have spent hours trying to resolve this and Dymo and Endicia point fingers to the other. Now Endicia gives me about another hours worth of work to do to try to resolve. Their software is poorly written. I am using a computer less than a year old. I would rather lick them, if they still offered stamps like that, than to have to spend hours trying to get their software to work.
my new speakers sound much better than the old ones of course. I like to surf the web with music very early in the morning but with this system there is no way to cut off the sub-woofer-or at least to turn it down. rich SF
I received the product, Pyramid Power P/N PBIN-3 Amp imstallation kit, and it contained all the parts, but the 20' power wire is not 8 gauge, which would have an .126" diameter copper conductor. It is more like 12 gauge, .08" diameter. The fuse holder appears to be made of the same 12 gauge wire. It is definitiely NOT SAFETY to run more than 20 Amps in this 12 Gauge wire. If you are planning for 50 Amps per the rating, it will melt the wire and start a FIRE.
Once again, the description said that it would fit the eTrex 20 and it most certainly did not! Really disappointed!
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.
This product equals trouble the screen broke and now i have to replace it! I really hate the placement of that [silly] screen...ahhh
Epson has designed their printers to malfunction without frequent replacement of their own extremely over-priced ink cartridges. If you try a more affordable after market cartridge you will need to send your printer to Epson repair for servicing. Another of the many examples of the joys of Epson: if the yellow cartridge, for example, begins to get low the unit will stop functioning, even if you only need to print in black. This is a real treat late at night when you're facing a deadline. I will NEVER buy another printer, or any device for that matter, from Epson again. If there was an option for zero stars - this would get it.
I've had this for a couple of years now and am overall disappointed with its accuracy. While it is definitely a time-saver (and somewhat of a headache-saver), it really isn't anywhere near accurate enough, so I still have to go through each card I've scanned to edit them.The only benefit to me is that I can enlarge a copy of the business card and so it saves my poor, aging eyes.
I had my cruzer micro for 1 year (before they came out with the retractable models). And, after that one year, it stopped working. I could read everything off the drive and add to it, but I couldn't delete anything. So, now, I still have it laying around with a few kilobytes of free space and no potential. Now they have this new model: its retractable. I did some research and learned from other consumers that, even though its retractable, there is no cover, and it doesn't take long for the lint in your pockets to its their toll. Anyway, after shopping around, I found a company that delivers an analogous product but with a lifetime waranty for maybe $10 more. I thought it was worth it. Check out: OCZ Rally drives. Got mine and its hella good.
Who really cares if this is good glass or not? It's designed for the 8800 ONLY due to it's unique thread size. Nikon wanted to lock-out other filter types and I suppose some lazy folks will just buy the Nikon items. Go to Nextphoto.com and buy a filter adapter instead. Then you can use ANY filter you want and keep them for your next camera. I've since dumped the 8800 for a DSLR (thank god!), but I strongly suggest not supporting Nikon's efforts to defeat aftermarket add-ons. It's bad business all around and makes the 8800 even less of a real camera than it already is.Capt RB
Found out regular discount store garbage bags work just as well and cost less. The oil is a neccesary evil to keep schredder working properly.
I was hoping too get some great pics with this cam I could not afford $3oo dollar ones so I tried it. It is a poor cam. you need perefect light , after you take pic stay still for best pic I took mabe 80 pics some in different lighe only mabe 8 we useable. I never used the video function but Im sure it would have been crap. my be a good Web cam but u well need lots of lights 300 whatts lol. Xp o my goodness so many problems with XP. any why later.
I've owned the ipod photo for a month now, and i realized that this unit is too expensive for its features. The only thing this Ipod can do is for viewing photos and listening to music. I am now looking onto the Archos Gmini 400, which has memory card reader, photo, video, music, and gameplay all in one for a little over half the price of this ipod. This Ipod Photo is way too expensive for the petty features. Get the Archos Gmini 400 instead.
The issue with this product is to establish connectivity. Every time my PC goes into stand by, I need to restart it if I want the dongle to connect with the wireless hub. Sometimes, I opt for not using it since I'd have to reboot my PC several times a day.
Recorded audio has frequency change. Audio randomly sounds like a tape slowing down and speeding up. Chipmunk effect. Philips team leader in Jamaica admits to problem and says engineers are working on. Have ruined about 15 DVD's. Wait for conformation of fix before purchase. I will update this if flaw is corrected.
Many reviewers have commented on the ease of use of this product. This may be true for OS's which are not Windows XP. I have spent 3+ hours on the phone over two days with Linksys tech support trying to get this thing working and at the end of it the best answer they could give me was &quot;reinstall windows&quot;. Some of the problems I have had include failure to install drivers, failure of the wireless to work properly unless the router is set to perpetually broadcast the SSID, and the fact that it just plain stopped working at one point.During the tech support process the tech had me install it on my W2K machine and it worked fine there and the setup was fairly easy...so maybe it's an OK choice if you don't have XP.
like the title says the shroud that mounts it in the headrest was broken. I went to my local stereo store and purchased a new shroud. Not impressed
Pro's: the quality of the recording is very good. I bought it to record meetings and it does a good job at that.Con's: Max hour and a quarter recording time. Unit did not save the recording before the battery went dead. Would not charge while recording, even though it was sync'd with computer. Also, without the unit attached to the iPod, there doesn't seem to navigate to the stored files to listen to them.Belkin service turned out to great. I had bought this on ebay, had no receipt, they didn't care, authorized an exchange for a new one. I will followup this review to say whether it was the particular unit that was defective, or just a lousy design.
Purchased through amazon and although the camera takes nice photos, the presentation for purchase is misleading; does not include ac adaptor nor a card with decent memory. The one included takes 16 photos.. very disappointed and very misleading and quite expensive given the small memory card. I should have purhased it locally. I will reconsider buying anything else via internet/amazon. Nelson Martinez
Good signal output as far as these things go. The scan feature would be phenomenal if it didn't take 120 seconds to scan and then pick a less than optimal channel. Scanning on your own while driving is dangerous, but this thing didn't solve that problem for me. It's almost there, keep trying Monster.Even though I only gave it 2 stars, it's still perhaps the best transmitter on the market as of Aug. 2007:-(
This router is bad. In two weeks of usage its dropping connection every 3 to 4 days. I have unplug and replug it to make it work. I havent loaded tomato or ddrt etc etc still using the original firmware. not happy
I had this Samsung for 10 days and the power source went out on it. Called Samsung, told me to contact local tech, they in turn said it would be 10 days til they would get to me and then they would have to order the part and would take several more days. I wasn't going to except this so I contacted Amazon and they sent me a new one in exchange (kudos to Amazon in there customer service dept.). I had this TV for 30 days and went to turn it on, and guess what, the exact same thing happened to this as the first one, the power source wnet out on this one too. Totally pissed off at this point I contacted Amazon and notified them again. Mind you, I'm not PO'd at Amazon, just Samsung. I'm returning this SECOND set and getting my money back and going with the Panasonic instead which I should have bought all along. For the exact same thing to happen to both of these TV's is not a fluke, it's a problem with the units. Yes I had these sets plugged into the best surge protectors on the market, and it isn't user ignorance, these sets our junk. I thought with the first one it might have been just a lemon so I didn't write about it, but enough is enough!! Samsung take a hike hello Panny!!! **Update - 10/27/07*** I've had the Panasonic THP50X77U for about 45 days now, and if you want a GREAT plasma for $1600, then this is the one. I won't do a review here on this TV since this is for Samsung. Just beware when purchasing a Samsung.
HP designers manufacture some fantastic products!!! However, once the warranty expires...you are on your own! They only give lip-service to customer service....even with simple repairs they will high pressure you to buy a "upgrade" or replacement. Take it from a former HP fan....look somerwhere else unless you can buy a lifetime extended warrantee.
I have lots of experience with computers and networking, but could not get this print server to work. Tech support finally told me it wasn't compatible with my printer. I finally got my printer networked by installing the driver on my Windows Home Server (WHS) and connecting the printer, via USB, to it. I had read that it's best not to install software and drivers on the WHS, which is why I ordered this print server. Then, I figured that since WHS is based on Server 2003, it shouldn't hurt anything. No problems after 2 + months. Another option is to connect your printer to a computer, share it, and leave that computer on when you may be printing. A lot cheaper, more reliable, and fewer headaches.
I've used this DVD player about 4 times and I'm already having problems. The DVDs just stop for no reason. Also, I wish I knew the battery pack stuck out the back of the player opposed to fitting directly underneath. Also, if you purchase any DVD player for travel I highly recommend a carrying case! The players are very fragile.
I happened to consult the Amazon reviews on this product only after I had purchased it in a store. I was rather dismayed to see the reviews, but I was hopeful that mine would be ok. For 4 months it worked great, though even when working it has a couple annoying features: the ink level monitors in no way reflect the actual amount of ink in the tanks, and it prints papers face-up starting with page one, so your document is completely backwards when you are done printing. Nevertheless it was working.But in the end my hopes were dashed. After 4 months, the black ink prints with large streaks through it, even with a brand new ink cartridge. The ink cartridge head-cleaning exercise does nothing. Argh!I only hope that you are reading this *before* buying this product!
We ordered two Apex AD-2600's for our family for Christmas - finally decided to join the rest of the world and watch DVD's - well... the first one we installed didn't work, and our kids were devastated to say the least. The second one is up and running. It seems to be working fine, but we've not used it all that much. I am returning the broken one today. I will not be ordering another one to replace it.UPDATE: JANUARY 27TH 2004 - THE SECOND ONE CRAPPED OUT ONLY AFTER A WEEK - DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT !!
I must have gotten a defective product from Panasonic but I would never believe Panasonic Quality was so poor on cameras.After 9 months of owning it (and less than 20 times of use, approx 600 shots) the camera started to become non responsive to teh on-off switch. I sent it to Panasonic for repair under warranty and it came back working well. It stayed in a drawr for another 6 months, then I used it for another 50 shots and the problem is back again, the camera is death. Unfortunately warranty expired so I have a nice paper stand for my desk.
First of all, it did not work on D40 as it had promised. Secondly, no user's manual or guide was included, just a remoter.
Clearly advertised and pictured as real Okidata ribbons. Received "compatible" ribbons. Not so pleased :(I now only buy real Oki ribbons, because compatibles I've used before only last about a fifth as long.
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.
half of the discs are duds, and i doubt the ones that burned correctly will last long. given the risk of data loss, i wouldn't use these discs even if amazon paid me to take them.
They work for the price guess I was hoping for more. They do not get very loud and do not block out the sound very well. In a noisy environment I cannot even hear what I am listening to at max volume on my zune.
I bought this Magellan the day ofter Thanksgiving, it was super easy to set up and very user friendly. It got me where I needed to go with few problems. Unfortunately about 45 days later it stopped charging. I don't know if it was a problem with the unit itself or if the cable wasn't making a solid connection. Luckily I had purchased a two year warranty, not something I usually do, but thankfully this time I did. They were completely out of the Magellans, and so they offered me a Garmin Nuvi-hopefully it won't break after a month and a half. I'm sad my Magellan stopped working, it was more user friendly and the screen was bigger. Maybe I'll have better luck with my Garmin.
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.
Let me explain something to the plants that the makers of this product paid to write online reviews.This product doesn't work, period. When I started to attempt to repair a disc, the wheel that buffs the disc immediately started to crumble since it's made of extremely flimsy rubber.Not only that, but after using the product as much as I could, the disc went from somewhat readable to not readable at all.You want people to waste their money on products that do the exact opposite of what they're supposed to do? You want to lie about your experiences using a product that can't possibly repair a disc?You know what? Buy this product, and see for yourself. I'm sure that when alot of people come around explaining how this thing ruined their favorite cd's and dvd's, digital innovations will have to pay for the inconveneince.
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.
I've had many memory cards in the past and have several devices and computers to use them with, and never have I had a problem until this card.I paid top dollar and bought the SanDisk 2GB microSD card directly from a Cingular retail store for use with my Cingular 8525 phone, which I showed the rep and made them promise it would work fine.When I first brought the card home, it did show up as 2GB on my laptop but only 1GB on my Cingular 8525.I started to use it that way, but then the card errored when I started copying files to it, so I had to reformat it, and only FAT formatting would work using my laptop.Now, no matter how many times I try reformatting or erasing the card, it will only format as a 1GB card.VERY strange.TomP.S. Solutions would be great to have if you would email me at Tom288@aol.com
I bought this after I lost my old usb which I loved. I have the 4gb one, and I found that this one asks you if you would like to install the U3 crap, which I denied cause it has no purpose but to take up more space. The slider is difficult, and once out, it sits at an angle and is a pain for me to get into my usb port. now comes the devastation. I wrote a 6 page term paper, a 14 page review packet, and a powerpoint. I loaded all of my projects onto my sandisk as I do with all of my school things. I opened them later, on my same computer, and they are all gone. I tried for hours to recover them. Only part of the powerpoint remained. Whenever I opened them it asked me what version I wanted to read the script with, and no matter what option I tried it gave me odd symbols and letters. I have had about four usb drives, and this is the first, and last, sandisk I will ever purchase.
Servicing serial through USB has never been a picnic. This device installed smoothly and then mapped itself to COM9. My Garmin GPS only deals with ports COM1 through COM4, and I'm not interested in trying to update its firmware to see if it will deal with higher ports. The Keyspan user manual offered a large, unwieldy process for forcing it to service other ports - but I didn't want to deal with collisions with other devices and software. So I put it on the shelf and got a Trendnet, which worked right out of the box.
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
This bag has enough space for still, video camera, a small compact tripod, power charging cords and all other cords, mini DVs. However the outer look and quality of the bag is same as any other bag which you can buy under $10. Bieng samsonite brand I had expected to have outstanding look and outer finish. However it is just an ordinary quality bag which you can pick up in wall mart for lot less price.
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
I bought these headphones in February, and the melting rubber issue started a month ago. I just called the 800 number today, and they refused to replace because the warranty is only 90 days, and they said that I was the only one with this issue. It looks like the customer service reps are still not up to speed with the problem. Avoid these fontopia models unless you want your one-time headphones purchase to become a yearly payment.
This is a seriously annoying piece of equipment. Here are some of the many reasons...-the SCAN feature rarely works, or does so intermittently or not at all. Actually I've got it to work one time. I've installed and re-instlalled all drivers for this machine but still no scanner.-there is a paper jam about every 3rd print job. I've found that if I very gently insert the paper into the holding slot, perfectly aligned, it MAY not have problems for a few jobs. But otherwise, it'll jam every time.-there seems to be a problem with the software included for this thing. everytime I open a totally unrelated program, I get a message about how the printer is configuring.-the printer randomly starts hiccuping and clonking, all on it's own.In short, this thing is ALMOST a piece of junk.It's only saving grace is, once it actually works, the final output is really nice! Crisp and detailed. I just wish it wasn't so finicky and fragile. And that the scan button worked.
When it worked, this product is comparable to the Epson branded cartridge. The (only) one I purchased frequently clogged up. I would have to go through the printer cleaning routine almost every time I turned on the printer. I'll be trying other brands before I try this one again.
This is the first time I bought a Brother printer. I will never do it again. From the onset, I noticed that it is flimsy. The scanner doesn't work well at all (and I refuse to spend 4 hours setting it up like one of the other reviewers did) and is not user-friendly whatsoever. I printed ONE sheet of business cards and the ink is already going out. I can sum up this printer in one word: JUNK. The only reason I'm keeping it right now is because I can't afford a new one. The minute I get the money, I'm going back to my old, reliable HP all-in-one!I gave it one star because I do like the size of the printer. To any potential buyer: Stay Away. Don't waste your money!
Perhaps at one time someone had a work around for this card but if it's still out there someplace I sure can't find it anywhere any longer in 2008. If your ppc still running 2002 you're fine but Belkin never released a driver for this guy for 2003, supposed to be the same as Dell's truemobile 300 but I've had no luck making it work and on a toshiba e805 your second issue is a bluetooth stack because there doesn't seem to be one built in on the us version of this pda. There are two versions of this card, version 2 has squared corners and that one works with widcomm drivers and stack but this version doesn't. I'm returning it can't find a way to get it working bought a sirf III cf gps instead, a shame because I already have a good bluetooth gps but the american 805 has only wifi no bluetooth...agggh don't believe the other reviews because if the stuff is still out there to make it work I sure can't find it. Buy it on a credit card because this seller makes a secret of his return policy....possibly more to come.
The Palm m505 has a dull looking screen, with subjectively low contrast. Black text appears painted on a gray background, instead of on a crisp white background. I don't care if the Palm m505 is a technological marvel inside the case, when the image on the screen is so poor, subjectively.Palm should hire some experts in human visual perception and image quality, and release a product with a better screen.
This is a combo DVD/VCR unit and if it weren't for the DVD player that doesn't work i'd give it four stars. Apparently the DVD player has software issues and Magnavox/Phillips is aware of them but continues to sell the product. The manufacturer has a one year exchange warranty but then you have to deal with shipping the thing across the country and at your own cost by the way. Considering how heavy it is you may be better off buying a different model from a manufacturer who cares about quality control and customer satisfaction. But if you want to take your chances i loved the A/V inputs in the front and the sound is pretty good.
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.
I had one fail after 90 days. Rma'd it and received another drive- that one was dead out of the box. These HD's are a known problem and should be avoided like a drunken Kennedy.
I am very late because the fuse holder MISSING THE FUSE AND LOOK IN THE PHOTO OF THE FUSE HOLTER THE FUSE IS IN PLACE , PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP , BETTER NOW I WANT IT NOW !
If you play World of Warcraft, save yourself a lot of grief and get something else. But don't take my word for it, search the forums there for this model number.
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
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.
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........
I purchased this VCR less than 6 months ago. The "supersonic" rewind was disturbing at first since it definitely sounded as if the VCR was going to launch itself right out of the TV cabinet. Well, after several months of use, the rewind is now "turtle slow." It doesn't work. It's faster to use the Search+Rewind than the regular Rewind. Sounds like it's crunching through the tape (the Fast Forward is fine). I've owned VCRs which have lasted me for 10+ years. This is the first Panasonic I've purchased and since it will cost more to fix it than to buy a new one, it will be the last Panasonic I will purchase.
It was broken. I shipped back and tomy knowledge I have not been notified that I have been reimbursed for it .
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.
Umm..how did my Samsung 214T know that it's warranty had expired? Is this artifical intelligence? Anyway, I thought I got a great deal but since it only lasted 16 months before dying, it doesn't seem so great now.
Just flat out does not work in either of my devices. Both my Bberry and camera say they are SDHC and 4 GB (this exact card)compliant. Both pop up an error that says "unformatted card", then prompt me to format, I select "yes", then both devices freeze up in formatting mode. I tried waiting it out incase it was meant to take hours long, even left my black berry plugged in via USB ALL NIGHT LONG... never formatted, just remained frozen and I had to take the battery out to reset my phone.I am really frustrated--I DID check my documentation, and I just wasted ten bucks for something that only freezes my devices up. If you know somehting that I don't please leave a comment, as now I'm going to have to search through everyone elses comments and spend a whole day reserching something that was meant to be "insert and play" convenient.Update one week later: I shelled out another ten bucks and ordered an idetical Kingston brand 4GB card, inserted into my Bberry straight from the package and it worked like a charm right off the bat, didn't need formatting or any fidgiting at all. I was able to put pictures and music on it just as I had hoped to do. Plus it came in blister packaging as opposed to the "bulk packaging" I recieved the SanDisk card in, so I know it wasn't someone elses return or damaged in handling. An aside--I bought the Kingston Mobilelite USB 9-in-1 card reader and it also works great, a perfect combo(for my new card, but also to see if I could format the SanDisk one through my computer, and nope, still didn't happen).
Despite the fact that windows 7 loads a driver, it doesn't seem to work. The documentation advises to uninstall the auto-loaded driver then load or download the latest driver for VISTA or XP, etc. There are no Windows 7 drivers nor updated documentation, etc on the CD or the download site. If you don't use Windows 7 you are probably going to be fine with this item.
I was never able to use this multifunction because of a defect in HP's installation software. The defect could not be resolved by HP after many support sessions. I returned the unit to Amazon for a refund. I would caution others against purchasing this unit
Bought it for 8 days of driving in Andalucia and Catalunya on vacations. Several mistakes with streets that did not exist, suggestions against traffic rules, wrong turns. Inconceivable for a product of this price in these times. Next time I would spend more in the European sim card data allowance and use my android phone.
The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.
Bought this (like many others it seems) for use in my Chumby. At first, it worked very well, allowing me to move my chumby from the kitchen to the bedroom and back without resetting. It held a charge for a full 45 minutes of screen and pandora use, which was more than I usually needed to cook a quick meal or relax with a book. Then it stopped working. There was no period of decline, it just stopped holding any charge whatsoever, and actually seemed to interfere with the Chumby deciding between plug in or battery power, causing restarts every few seconds when the battery and the adapter was plugged in.
The laptop is ok but there are some big problems with it. Sony used to be the cream of the crop, what happened? I got this laptop because it was powerful and had lots of ram and because it was a Vaio. I have always wanted a Vaio because they are some of the best laptops ever built. I get the laptop and it has an external antennae that could break if you breath on it wrong. The battery is flimsy and poorly designed. And as usual, loaded with tons of crap software that I paid way too much for. Sony, this is a shout out, pull your heads out of your butt!! I am returning this computer because it does not live up to the Sony name of quality.
I purchased a Samsung Digimax A400 camera; it was a very reasonable price and the seller listed it as "very good". It was not very good. I would rate it as fair to poor condition. The LCD would not display properly (it was nearly impossible to view), the USB cover was broken (this could have happened during shipment as it came in an envelope without bubble wrap or other protection!!). Overall, this was not the camera that I ordered. I contacted the seller and returned the camera. The seller noted that Amazon does not offer a fair or poor condition to choose from for item condition. If this is the case it seems very odd.
First off the ear buds sound great. The problem is they broke after normal, everyday use in a couple of months. The right ear bud no longer produces any sound. So I can't recommend purchasing these even after the low price. If Coby produced the exact same earphones in a reliable build I will be the first to buy them.
This item is a pure piece of crap! First of all it does not work well with WinXP. Had to find out the hard way it would only find the driver need if you have Win 2000 or 98. The frustration of trying to install the music was hardly worth it so that you can only download about 14 songs! If you have Win 2000 or 98 and want something that will only last you a couple of months, this is the product for you. Tried to contact Phillips, they act is if they didn't even realize they made this product. If you need a serious piece of equipment PLEASE DO NOT GO WITH PHILLIPS! Consider yourself warned, do not become a victim. I will never purchase another Phillips item again! I would give it zero stars, but hey i had to put something.
Well, good thing is it "kinda" work.Bad thing is it connect u to internet and if your playing a game or watching a movie, the router restart and you connection lost. Thats not all folks, if you use other wireless products like cellphone, you will instantly lose the connection. I was a fool to buy linksys router twice i'll never ever buy linksys product again.
I bought two of these and now have three. All of them are skipping due to a batch of bad balls. This optical mouse is an excellent feel with rubberized finish and smooth tracking except when the dark parts of the ball roll over the optical sensor.I own many Kensington products and their warranty is always a no-questions-asked affair direct from Kensington/ACCO Brands. I just wanted to replace the balls but they sent an entirely new unit, unfortunately from the same batch of bad balls.I cannot recommend this trackball mouse. Unfortunately it's out of production and all you will get now are ones with bad balls.
Was not compatible with my Logitech peripherals - even though my ConnectPro KVM switch worked fine. I guess I have to stick to USB 1.0 for now....
A month ago, I bought this Samsung lcd hdtv. Since then, I have heard an intermittent vibrating sound with certain tones during some programs. This is a great distraction, and one program was so "infected" with vibrations, I could barely understand what the commentator was saying. I called Samsung and spent more than an hour and a half on the phone to no avail. Of course the tv is still under warranty, but the tech person (and the supervisor) are threatening to charge me for repairs. And I bought the tv from Amazon A MONTH AGO! The tech person was an idiot, having me and unplug and replug just about every connection on the back of the tv and receiver, and told me to completely remove some cables, which caused NO PICTURE. Then it took her 20 minutes (TWICE) to try to figure out how to restore the picture. Of course, the problem is with the sound, not the picture, but the tech people at Samsung haven't figured that out. The basic conclusion of Samsung is that the problem is probably with the DirecTV dvr, even though I had no problems with the sound on my old tv using the same box. Samsung says that if they send someone out and can't find anything wrong with the tv, I will be charged for the service call. Basically, Samsung is going to investigate itself and if it's their "perception" the tv is okay, I have to pay. Of course, Samsung will say everything's fine with the sound: (1) The problem is intermittent (2) They will refuse to repair the tv, blaming DirecTV as they already have and (3) The company probably will make money on the service call. I will NEVER buy another Samsung product again.
Hi all,I was very happy when I bought (from amazon.com) this but after few days I discovered it was making notice due to fan & never stops to takeoff heat. Later it was working very slowly and after that my DVD writer didn't work. I sent for Sony service, they repaired it in 10 days and sent me back. After the service they replaced the hard disc and DVD writer. It was working for few days and then it started giving trouble...still making lot of notice, slow performance and hangs up for no reason and to pull file it takes lot of time... I talked to Sony costumer care they don't care other than service, he told me to recover the system and he told that it should take 45 minutes to recover but it took me almost double the time what he told... then after recovering it works for few minutes fine and hangs. Later I told him that I will try for another week and still I have problems and I am not at all satisfied with this "my master piece of junk" ...so, I have to send it aging to service... I am not happy and I suggest don't buy it.... problematic model and you know Sony notebook computers are down in market...
this product works well, when it works.... for whatever reason, my router keeps resetting itself often, but i think it is just receivng too much interference... dont go draft N.. go N
got this hooked up and can only recieve one channel which is only 3 miles away. Tried to tweek it but to no avail. I would send it back but for the price I paid it would cost that much to get it out of here.
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.
For all I know, it probably was doing it's job, or it never was truly tested. And then it was tested, with pretty strong lightning storm.I was not able to disconnect my home theater system in time to protect it from any electrical surges, which is what I always advise folks to do. In this case, though I had the thought that the Belkin would protect it just in case.Well it didn't. It blew my Yamaha Receiver (a RX-V 661) and my PS3. The Yamaha cannot be repaired by even an authorized repair tech since Yamaha do not carry the spares any more for this 4 year old box, and the PS3 will be repaired by Sony for a price. A steep one, but still, they will take care of it.So now, I followed Belkin's Warranty Claims Return policy down to the letter, which is substantial with the receipts of all things involved, within two weeks, etc etc.Just got a letter from them saying, they checked it. Nothing wrong with their device (in more detail of course), so warranty claims are denied. Easy for them to do that, and the worst part is, now I am out of another item (my so called surge protector) that I paid for. No way to dispute them, now, can I?To them - if you are reading this - have some integrity. Why do you think my receiver and PS3 stopped working? Honor your warranty to some, if not the full extent. And yes, do send back the item I sent you, or send me the cash equivalent.To all others, avoid this stupid company. I know they are big and cheap. But there are a of nicer players in the market, and some of them stand behind their product and words, 100%. Like Tripp Lite, which is what I switched to, all of my surge protectors. Pay a bit more, and buy quality.
Seemed like the correct purchase. Impossible to set up with a team of College grads. Both myself and a work colleague we not able to achieve the easy program option. After several attempts, over several days, the unit does not stop chirping. Online searches confirmed the problem. Its a good unit, with bad programming behind.If you are bored, have ample time and want a challenge, this is the unit for you.
This kit is terrible if you have a double din radio. No support for radio,brackets they give you are useless. If you have a single should be o.k.
Bought this product to use with my MS Internet Keyboard which is a PS-2 keyboard (with a usb adapter). No matter how many times I attached the keyboard to the USB of the miniview, it would not detect it as an Internet Keyboard. Only as a HID Keyboard Device. This prevented me from using the shortcut buttons at the top of the keyboard.Also, when going into games, never of the keyboard keys would work which is strange. I even d/l the latest drivers from MS to get it to work and it still would not respond inside of games. But the keyboard keys work in stuff like Word and Visual Studio.So in all, it just turned my multi-functional keyboard into a generic usb keyboard which only worked in programs other then games. I would recommend staying away until IOGEAR or MS resolves this bug.
Arctic Silver 5 is surviving on brand recognition alone. There are much better thermal compounds that not only have a near instant cure time (Arctic Silver 5 has a 200+ hour cure time) but cost less. At this point it's time that this TIM be phased out.
I didn't work. My Lexmark 4300 didn't even recognize that this cartridge was installed.
I was so excited about having a device that would easily transmit the songs from my new MP3 player to my car stereo. And I was so disappointed in this promising technology. Even without the multitudes of interference from other weak radio stations in the Houston area, this device turns my high quality MP3s into low quality, static-plagued noise. It was so bad that the day after I got it I went to RadioShack in search of a better alternative: the cassette adapter. Although its still not CD quality, it is much better than the iRock.
I bought this to move all business cards that my manager had accumulated over the years to an easier format for searching. On our network it was a pain to load the software. The scanning was sub-par at the beginning, combining information from one card to another until I realized I had to mess with the settings repeatedly. It doesn't scan special fonts or logos well and almost every company we do business with uses one or both. I've transferred the info to Excel so that I can make corrections quickly and more accurately but moving them back into WorldCard or transfer to Google contacts is a messy process. I'm less than impressed and would have gone with a more accurate scanner had I known.
OK. I am an ex-ipod owner. That's because I left the ipod era behind and decided to switch to the Zune. I did all the research possible. I downloaded and reconfigured the zune software. I updated the firmware and zune software itself. YOU HAVE TO BE A SUPER TECHIE TO WORK THE ZUNE AND ITS SOFTWARE. So...Unless you are a super techie genius that can master metatags and troubleshooting as well as operating a throughly confusing interface on the zune itself. Don't DO IT!!! Yes, I am a techie so I am used to troubleshooting but the average user meaning most of you reading Should STAY AWAY FROM THE ZUNE!!!! Heed the warning.
You wouldn't think it would be hard to find a combination clock radio-telephone for the bedside, but there are very few out there. I first bought a much less expensive Zenith model (without the CD player), but the sound quality was poor and then the phone stopped working after only 3 months. I chalked it up to bad luck and the (relatively) low price, and instead purchased this much more expensive model. First the good news: the sound quality is excellent, almost on a par with the Bose Wave radio. Now the bad news: just as the initial 90 days passed (after which the warranty is for parts only) the telephone stopped working on this one too,followed several days later by the CD player failing. I've shipped it off for repairs, but having been twice burned, I definitely do not plan on purchasing any more Zenith products.
The clamps are large. Using them would defeat the purpose of trying to make the wire less noticeable which is supposed to be the purpose of the flat cable.
The item pictured is the 6000 series and this item model reads "MOH 500e" - There is a HUGE difference between the 2 models.VERY DECEIVING Amazon.
I bought the Elgato encoder hardware because I was dissatisfied with how incredibly slow Elgato EyeTV is at exporting files, and the quality of the exported videos it makes, and the strain it places on my computer while exporting (which results in the computer behaving poorly when it is exporting). I hoped that the Elgato encoder hardware device would result in faster exports, lower processor load, and better quality exported videos.The device arrives attractively packaged in a slim black box, sort of the black alternative to an ipod box. It's easy to install - it's just a USB stick, you just plug it in. Installing the software is as simple as dragging it to your applications folder.Unfortunately I can't comment on the quality of the resulting videos, because it crashes my mac partway through encoding anything I give it to work on. Any time from almost immediately after I get it started to halfway through encoding a 90 minute video, it crashes my mac. And when I say crashes, I don't mean I get a friendly error box or anything like that, I mean the Mac freezes entirely (the mouse pointer even stops working, which is the kiss of death on a mac) and I'm forced to shut down the whole computer and start it up again. Normally my mac would crash like this about once every year or two, but it has done so about a dozen times in the four hours since I installed the Elgato Turbo.264 . Removing the Turbo.264 seems to restore it to stability.I also notice that while it's going it's still taking up 25% of the processor time on my mac, even though the hardware is supposed to be doing the work.My mac is an iMac G5, and the problems were experienced while running only EyeTV (using the hardware encoder) and Quicktime, no other applications, no weird system extensions. So, I have a pretty zippy computer and a quite reasonably common configuration, and I'm not running anything weird that should cause problems.I therefore consider this product to be unsatisfactory in every way, and plan to return it.
This machine is worthless! It can scan a 8x11 page of document but nothing more. It cannot even focus on a framed 35mm slide. Even then, you get strange lines across the picture. You may get a readable image from a 6cmx6cm slide without frame. The image you get from scanning slides is so fuzzy, poorly defined, and low in contrast that it is useless no matter how much time you spend on correcting it with photoshop or any photo processor for that matter. Do not buy.
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.
The camera captures very good quality images but there a few things that make it's use cumbersome. First, it takes a fairly long time to warm up (perhaps a minute or more). This makes capturing those special and fleeting moments difficult. By the time the camera is ready to photo our 18-month daughter has moved on... Second, the ability to alternate between viewing photos and taking new ones is slow and unwieldy. In order to view pictures you've already taken, you need to close the lens cover. This is slow because the zoom needs to retract. Similarly, to switch to photo mode from viewing mode, the camera needs to be reopened. Finally, the ability to delete picturs is also quirky. You need to switch to viewing mode to delete and it take a few steps. All of these features make the use of the camera really slow and annoying. I wish I had better things to say but I wouldn't recommend this camera.
This product works great and awesome features for the price. I got one in Sept06 and since last 6 weeks its losing track (satellite trcking), speker blew up, keeps losing power. To top it all there is absolutely no customer service. No one returns voicemails (I left no. of them), nor do they respond to emails. Seems like its my money down the drain.
I bought these at the same time as a Steiner 7x50 Marine model. The Commander XP's use the same case but for triple the price have better eyepieces, coatings and optical specifications and a few additional or better accessories than the Marine model.I compared them in terrestrial and celestial viewing but the easiest comparison is done with astronomical subjects since they really define performance clearly. The images in the Marine model merged effortless. In the Commander XP, I have difficulty merging the images. They're obviously badly out of collimation. I don't care to fix this myself on binos in this price range.I evaluated the real and apparent fields of view as well as the sharpness near the edge of the field.In the Marine model, the real field of view is reasonably wide but apparent field is quite narrow. It's not bad but it's not a spectacular vista either. In the Commander XP, the real FOV is only barely perceptibly wider. Steiner's website lists the specifications. The apparent field is about the same. The almost indiscernable extra width of real FOV does not contribute much to the value for triple the price.On the Marine model, I put Sirius and Jupiter in the center of the field. They look nice. Moving the binoculars so that the objects were farther from the center of the field I could see the image degraded about half-way to the edge of the field of view. Near the very edge, the image was appalling. Much more than half-way out of the center of the field of view, the star or planet turns from a bright point to just a smear. Near the very edge it's a dim smudge. I tried the same with the Commander XP. It was every bit as bad.Are the XP's better on dim objects? The optics are supposed to transmit 96% light compared to the Commander V's 95% and the Marine's 90%. I saw very little difference on dim objects like the Orion nebula or the background of the Pleides or Jupiter's moons. Again, I can't see the justification for triple the price.Both have generious eye-relief, 20mm for the Marine and 22mm for these XP's. They also have the same weight and dimensions. They're heavy but still reasonable if you're wearing a thick coat to pad your chest and a harness to keep them from swinging all over if you're moving. Also, at 7x they're reasonable for handholding. For me, 7x50 is about the limit for handholding. Heavier or higher power would be too shakey. 6x56 might be nicer if they were more common.Where the XP is clearly better is with small details like the click-loc strap attachments (for use with Steiner straps and harnesses only), the better eyepiece covers, lens covers, focuser grips, shading eye-cups, and various doo-dads that come in the case. It comes with a flotation strap which the Marine doesn't, but I would still rather prefer a harness which neither comes with.I bought these Porro prism binos because I thought for the high price they should be outstanding. While roof prism binos might require fifteen hundred dollars or more to achieve optical exellence (or so I've heard), it should be easier with porros. With these, it's possible they lost collimation after leaving the factory but the optical quality is lacking nontheless. To be honest, I have nothing to compare them to. I've never seen better, but I was still totally underwhelmed by the performance which was only slightly better than I would expect from binoculars in the hundred dollar range.
Don't bother buying this item. It is not only inexpensive, it is totally cheap. Even for the money, it is junk.
It's noisy, it's slow and it often hangs up, trying to access the disk over and over again, sometimes for several minutes before it connects. Maybe I got a bad one, but it sucks.
I got a scanner at the same time I ordered a CB. the scanner came with a antenna, but I was highly disappointed that a antenna didn't come with the CB that I ordered.
I have had two of these devices (the second was a replacement due to poor cell life), and both have had very poor battery life.With all of the suggested power reduction recommendations made by Apple (no EQ, no back light, no jumping from track to track, etc), I can confirm that I have had no more the 3.5hrs audio playback (50% volume).Video play back lasts about 1.5hrs, although the screen looks great.Cover flow is a nice concept, but it adds to the battery drain in a big way, so I've had to avoid using it.My older photo iPod lasts many times longer. Apple are great at their novel GUI design, etc, and the device is iconic. However, their battery issues have been around for at least a 2-3 of years which, being the big company that they are, they should be ashamed about.This last iPod purchase marks the last time I take a risk with an Apple product. I had really hoped they'd sorted this issue out by now, but instead I feel very disappointed.Having had two units suffer with the same poor performance, I am either particularly unlucky, or they do have issues.Do yourself a favour and do a little more research before making the plunge.
I bought this little gizmo at Target because I just couldn't wait to get one. After monkeying around with it for two weeks, and countless hours of reading all the recommendations on the apple support website, I threw in the towel and returned it. If you have a Mac, it seems to work great, but if you are running Windows, look out. My computer never would recognize it. After reading all the discussion threads on the support site, it was clear that there was a design flaw, as nearly every post was a frustrated user with the same problem. Apple support was great, but in the end, I wasn't willing to invest any more time.If you're still intent on buying this, I'd check out the support site on apple.com to see if they've come up with an update that solves the windows compatibility problem.
I purchased two of these. One works great and the other had sound problems.
I've had this hub for a year and one-by-one each of the ports stopped working. It is useless. The base is not effective.
I bought this camera in Nov 2006 for $250.00. I had to send it into Kodak for repair six month later. The camera would show a white screen on outdoor picture. The camera was repaired under warranty. Eight month later the same problem occured. This time Kodak wants $135 + sales tax + $10 for shipping to repair it for the same issue. It is a piece of junk. Kodak now offers a 15% coupon trade in towards on a new camera. So I give thme my crappy camera and they send me a 15% discount towards the purchase of a new camera. Then turn around and resale my camera to some else. I will never buy another Kodak product. Buyer beware! Save you money. JUNK JUNK JUNK!
Ive had my system just over a year now and it has just kicked the bucket. The door just stopped working on it and became very unreliable.Luckily i purchased an extended guarantee and it will be replaced but i will not replace it with the same system.It is a lovely bit of kit though maybe i was just unlucky.Sound WAS excellent,picture WAS excellent and system Was cool but unfortunatly as with alot of electronics these days it just decided to die. The part that is needed to fix it can no longer be got so im gonna have to trade.....fun while it lasted.
I specifically ordered an IBM 80 GB HD, I needed one that was specifically not a Western Digital brand as it was a replacement for a hard drive in an Avio Editting machine. Avio specifically stated no Western... I received a Western instead of the IBM one... needless to say this was returned and I bought the drive elsewhere.
As many have mentioned before, this product does not work with the Etrex Vista. I have the Vista Hcx and was pretty excited to get this mount, only to find out the cover doesn't fit the back of the GPS unit. I wish I had read all the 1-star reviews before ordering this item, it's disconcerting to see that Amazon lists this item as compatible with the Vista when in reality, it's not.
Switch did not work with my Samsung 191T monitor. Customer service people were slow to respond and were not helpful.
i never got my mini SD card in the mail. it been over week! i haven't receive it. BAD SERVICE! i will never order from this person again!
Constant problems with the router "FORGETTING" my network. I have to set up my network again, and again. I have done it three times this week. The router acts as if I have never set up my network, and tells me a "new network has been detected". I end up going through the setup proces a few times a week. For some reason, it also sees three of my xbox 360s ... even thoghu i only have one. I would not recommend buying this.
I ordered this at the old pricing ($349.99) on 10/18. "Delivery estimate: October 31, 2007 - November 6, 2007.Then I just got an email stating that "Estimated arrival date: 01/04/2008 - 01/07/2008"I am surprised. It does not seem right. Especially with their new pricing and that they currently state that there are 2 in stock.
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.
The Zune was on sale so I bought it rather than an Ipod. BIG MISTAKE!Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)The Zune has serious sotware and licensing issues. I purchased music through the Zune site and couldn't download it. Tech support finally got the licensing issue to resolved after three tries, but in the meantime they had me reload all my sofware, web browser and media player taking shots in the dark to try to get the music to load. Now my PC will not recognize the Zune device and Tech Support couldn't fix it. The real problem was the licensing/royalty issue with Zune Marketplace and not my PC. On some songs it took reauthorizing the song three and four tims just to download. Now Tech support is scratching their...... heads trying to understand why they screwed up the Device Manager and cannot get it to update.Bad Karma at Microsoft....Poorly designed product and big compatability issues with Windows. Really bad first level tech support and long waits to get to second level. Don't buy it, it's a headache to deal with.
I could not contact the manufacturer their number was disconnected .. the product description was inaccurate. My mechanic got it to work fine however.
The Belkin F5U213 card reader does not recognise a 4GB SanDisk ULTRA II SD HC card. No problem with a 128MB Sandisk SD card - its icon immediately pops up on the desktop.Quite hopeless as the only reason the Belkin's Expresscard Multimedia Reader was purchased was to conveniently transfer images from a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 digital camera. Belkin's website has no information.MacBook Pro 2Ghz Core Duo, OSX 10.4.10
Device only supports WMA & MP3 formats. Any other files must be converted to be listened to. It automatically wants to convert them when you drag them on.I have some WAV files (meditation) that I do not want converted.I would send this back, but it is in a clamshell plastic that has to be destroyed to be opened. In hindsight, the edges were very thin, so it was probably already a re-seal.It also uses a proprietary connector for USB.I'm very unhappy - $45 wasted. :(
I thought that the SC101 would be an "upgrade" from my current Ximeta NDAS storage device. Wrong. I bought two drives that are on Netgear's compatibility list, and tried to configure the device for mirroring. Nothing worked until I used the "Storage Central Manager Utility" to upgraded the software & firmware. Fair enough. After lots of fiddling, I finally got the thing online. My goal was to use it to sync my desktop & laptop. Half the time the SC101 can't be seen from Explorer by either machine. It causes both PCs to hang EVERY TIME I shut down. I've tried various boot and shutdown sequences, and it doesn't seem to make any difference. As others have mentioned, it also runs hot. I ended up pointing a small fan at the thing in order to keep it at a reasonable temperature. Finally, it is really slow when writing data in the RAID configuration.
I purchased these radios to use while fishing the banks with a friend. They worked fine the first 4 or 5 times I used them but then one started beeping every 3 seconds and would not transmit, even with new batteries. I contacted Uniden and they advised me that the unit was defective and it would have to be returned for repair. It would have cost me more to have it shipped and repaired than I paid for them. I was a month out of warranty so that was that. I will not buy Uniden anymore. You get what you pay for......spend a litle extra and get more quality.
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 have had to replace this item 5 times, and today the 6th is going crazy. I bought it from Walmart, so they keep replacing it for me, but it's gotten to the point where I want to cut my losses and get a DVD player that actually works. The longest I've had one is 3 months before it stopped working. What an inconvenience!
I was surprised to find that one of the individual cartridge packages had been open. The tape had also been removed from the print head portion of the cartridge. It's impossible to know if it had been used for a while before I received it. Thought I was buying new cartridges.
I live smack in the middle of tornado alley. For the past week we have gone under severe thunderstorm watches and warnings as well as tornado watches. I belong to a weather blog as well as being a stormchaser. I bought a Midland hoping to be able to warn my daughter of danger when I was at work. Since buying it four months ago ( I know it is programmed correctly) it has correctly gone off once out of about 12 alert times.According to my weather friends theirs sit silent as well. There are 15 of us on my weather blog who have Midlands and no ones has gone off, including today for the tornado watch over Kansas City. We can't all be programming incorrectly. Luckily, we have other venues for weather tracking so I try to have someone call my daughter to alert her as we can not trust the Midlands at all. Biggest waste of money ever!
I own a Sony Vaio laptop. I bought this adapter to replace the heavy Sony power adapter supplied with this computer and to be able to power my laptop from airplane and auto power sources.A power adapter, no matter how versatile, has to be 100% reliable. When your power adapter fails, it's all over for your laptop in about two hours.I have owned this power adapter for ten months. During this time, I have had to replace two power tip adapters. In addition, I have noticed that when my laptop has some heavy processing to do--such as producing a large PDF document--this adapter cannot keep up with my laptop's power demands. Operating voltage drops and the laptop becomes slower and slower.In the future, I will be relying on the heavier, more powerful Sony power adapter.
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!
I got this wireless keyboard for a Gateway laptop through Gateway while tyring to problem-solve a compatibility issue. The first one was defective so I exchanged it for another - and that one was defective, too! Both times it was the mouse. I tried to get Gateway to take it back and refund my money because it turned out not to help the compatibility issue and they refused. The keyboard, even though it worked, could not keep up to my typing, forcing me to slow down, go back, start over. Frustrating all around.Please, if you're stuck with this unit, try what someone further down suggested, go right to Kensington. This is NOT a good product, but if you save your receipt, the box guarantees it for five years. I lost that option by thinking only Gateway could refund my money.
I found it hard to find drivers for the VN-480 in Windows XP, which didn't recognise it automatically. I should say that this is the original VN-480 not the remanufactured, and I do have a CD disk with it. I had to try several times to install drivers and also tried download from several Olympus sites. Eventually I did manual search of the CD and I got it to work but it shouldn't be so hard.Also the DSS player has some really awful functionality. You have to download entire folders from the recorder, you can't search within folders on the recorder, and you have to store the files in a specified directory which is not configurable.
I got the power supply and i put it in. It was working fine and then just shut off and it did it three times so i sent it back dont wast your time and money i think the power supply was getting hot its rated for 400 watts my computer only needs 200 watts and it could not handle it.
Methodically went through all possible combinations of settings over the course of about 24 working hours. None worked. D-Link support is worse than hitting your head with pick. Expensive paper weight.
I bought this for my 9 year-old daughter who was mainly interested in unlocking all the features you get on Barbiegirl.com when you purchase this product. We've had it about a week and the headphones are broken (poor wiring connection in the plug makes the sound go in and out). A co-worker of mine is on his third as the first two had problems with the player itself. Also, the instructions are not great so it takes some trial and error to get it right (for instance, the CD you need to install is "hidden" in the base). Now, that's my perspective. My daughter still likes it and enjoys the expanded features on barbiegirl.com so she is more forgiving than I am.
I'll basically reinterate what everyone else who generously rated with item with a single star has written...that the LaCie D2 is a timebomb just waiting to lose your valuable data at any moment! I owned this Hard drive just long enough for the one year warranty to expire, then BAM! It dies and my data along with it! Now I'm faced with either shelling out more cash to have the data recovered, or just live with the fact that I've lost 60 GB's of info forever (professional photographs, artwork, and who knows what else). Regardless, I now have to replace the piece of junk, so I'm still going to lose money (and sanity) b/c I went with this product. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
DO NOT BUY THESE DISCS&#62; NONE OF THE DVDS I BURN WITH THESE DISCS WORK PERFECTLY. THEY ACTUALLY LEAVE OUT CHUNKS OF VIDEO AND BECOME DIGITAL MESSESS ON THE TV. CRAP. BUY VERBATIM AND BURN ON A BURNER THAT DOES REAL x1 not x4 like anything new school you gotta get a dvd burner from 2003 or earlier
Product came with no documentation whatsoever, no installation CD. Attempted to install this on 2 computers. "plug and play" install did not work. downloaded the appropriate drivers from Soundblaster and informed me that NO soundblaster card was found on my PC. attempted to contact vendor,no email was available, only a long distance phone number. Threw it in the trash.
It will work if you just need something to protect your camera. It is cheaply made and does not have a strap.
I just bought two of these. They do work but the throughput is slow. USB 2.0 is supposed to allow for up to 480 Mbs, while USB 1.1 allows for between 1.5 Mbs to 12 Mbs. These cables clearly state on the back of the package that they support 1.5 Mbs to 12 Mbs max. Thus they don't perform as 2.0. What this means is whatever you have hitched through this thing will be slowed down; example, I tried to put my webcamera on it (which does 24 Mbs) and my movements are slowed down noticeably.If you look at the cable connector box, they have stuck on a little sticker that says "USB 2.0" in red. The sticker tries to make it look like that was printed on the connector along with the rest of the labeling. Basically, everything points to this being mislabeled, previous generation product. If you want USB 2.0, and you should at this point in time, you should buy another cable, not this one.
I purchased this Hi-Capacity Battery, which says in it's item description for: Samsung NV10. It doesn't even fit inside the camera, I thought they just shipped the wrong item. Amazon sent another one and it was the same thing, NOT compatible. If your thinking of buying it for your samsung NV10 (or other models), DON'T!
If you are planning to use more than one of these adapters on a machine it does NOT seem to provide a unique serial number. So there doesn't seem to be a way to create a stable mapping between a specific hardware adapter and assigned serial device. udevinfo on Linux reports each hardware device has an iSerial of 0.
I know I am going against the grain of all these glowing reviews but here is what I have found.1. No USB cord provided!2. You have to buy a special paper (they don't state what it is in the book) that has tear off tabs at both ends and narrower than most 4x6 paper. Paper needed is HARD TO FIND. Regular Canon 4x6 paper DOES NOT WORK! I've tried many other brands, none fit or print.3. Ink cartridge only prints 5 SHEETS! These cartridges are also hard to find. (meaning you can't always pop out to Walmart or an office supply to get it.)4. NOT INTUITIVE. MUST READ MANUAL and it is still not clear.5. Battery not included, must buy seperately.6. You have to buy any other paper cassette size separately (not included)Conclusion: May be cheap but you'll pay and pay for the supplies to keep it running!
I purchased this baby because I have a DirecTv HD TIVO and an up-converting DVD player with HDMI outputs but my TV only has one HDMI input. Immediately upon installation the problems began, intermittent picture, no picture at all, the remote stopped working, switcher losing power, etc.I called and got an RMA from Gefen and had to pay $16 to send it back. I get a call about two weeks later saying the unit is fine so they are just going to update the firmware and ship it back to me... About a week later I get it back from Gefen and I reinstall it back into my A/V system. Four days after reinstallation I lose power to it again. So I call tech support again and they tell me to run it without the power supply as it sounds like that's the problem. Why didn't they test my power supply when I sent it back in the first place? I spent over $200 on this and then don't have it for a month and now they are telling me to run it in a way it's not supposed to be run!! Give me a break, I'll just buy a different switcher that works and make sure I never purchase or recommend any Gefen product.
I've had the same issue that many folks have reported in these comments. The rounter seems to drop the connection and need to be reset about once per day. I've noticed that this is far more common when streaming video. Three days ago it died completely and won't project a wireless signal anymore. I've had it for juat about 1 year. Definately would not buy it again, even thouhg it is only $34 now.
This product didn't work with my wireless mouse, scanner, and it would mess up my print que and I would have to restart the Keyspan software to get it working again.I returned it.
I have the latest drivers for Vista but I'm constantly plagued with connection issues. Right now I'm trying to download some images from my Samsung cell phone. The bluetooth app starts up and I hear a connection tone but nothing allows me to transfer the images. This sort of thing happens about half the time. Of course, A reboot will resolve things but that is a work-around, not a solution.
Worked fine at first. Used this printer as a backup primarily for copying/faxing. Probably haven't run 500 sheets through it before it went bad. Had problem with overheating. Gears made grinding sound and would not feed paper. Then it reported that it had a paper jam when it didn't. Basically I think it is a dead machine. I have e-mailed Samsung about the problem. Haven't heard back yet. I have had the machine for over a year so warranty is no good. Toner cartridges are expensive as they include a chip that tells you when your ink supply is low --- an unnecessary and expensive function. I can tell when ink is low by print quality. I have an HP LaserJet 1022 which is my workhorse. Have had it for several years without problems. Generic Toner cartridges are also much cheaper.
I bought this for my Lexmark inkjet printer. Even though Lexmark is possibly the most common printer around, the Buffalo server wouldn't work with it. That's life. However, the real problem is that I called their tech support. Listed as being open 24/7. After holding for an HOUR, the phone was picked up, I heard someone talking to someone about the YANKEES, and then they hung up. I was steamed. I called back, and hung for another 20 minutes. I then processed my Amazon return while on hold with them. Bottom line, as you can see from other reviewers, this unit has limited compatability, and no tech support. If your time is valuable, skip over this and find something that is known to work.
I won't say anything about the sound quality, but the headphones don't fit on my head. My head size for hats is about 7 3/4's and while the headphone "technically" fit on my head they don't snuggly fit on my head to keep out noise. The bottom of the ear cuff is not flat against my head. Because of that reason, I had to return them and buy the model that has the head adjustment on the top. I owned an old pair of KOSS speed zones and used them at several NASCAR races without issue. The sound quality is better than comparable racetrac models and even better than some of the more expensive headsets. I would encourage you to try this pair on before you buy or you'll end up screwed like me.
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.
When activating this software be "Cautious" read statement at bottom of invoice they will charge $39.99 every year on your credit card when I asked them to not re-bill me they terminated the software and cancelled it!!!!!
Don't buy this if you plan to use it to send e-mail and view web clipping apps &quot;on the go,&quot; as Palm is advertising. You can't hook it up to a web unless you buy a special modem that still must be connected via landline, so, if you are used to DSL speed or wireless phones, it's pretty dumb. You can use it with a special kind of infrared mobile phone and mobile phone modem (Ericcson makes one), but that makes for an awfully lot of stuff to carry around all the time; besides, you can get a text-enabled phone for much cheaper than a Palm and send e-mail that way. I don't think they should be calling it &quot;internet ready&quot; on the box, when it's not at all. If you are near a landline phone, that usually means that you are near a computer.I'm disappointed with mine overall (can't you tell?). It seems like a glorified address book. I wouldn't recommend it. Maybe someone will come out with a cheap wireless modem for it, and then, it would be fine. But I would wait.
I was hoping this would be a decent alternative to the Canon battery. I charged it, shot 20 pics with it, let the camera sit for a week, and the battery was dead. After this experience, I am pretty certain paying the full amount for a Canon battery is the way to go.
The rubber coating disintegrates after a few months. Major product design flaw. Sony says it's due to heat and sweat getting on the rubber, these should be conditions headphones can endure. The sound quality is good, but the price is too high for something that will only last 4 months.
Installed in January.Used Occasionally.Dead by AprilThey want me to pay shipping back to them.What more can I say.
Unfortunately, I was really disappointed with this product.A few things come to mind immediately.The light pink color looks pretty but I found that after a few uses and after placing it in my backpack and purse, it was very hard to keep clean.The magnetic clasp was very annoying as it made a loud sound every time I shut the case AND I had someone ask me if the magnet affected the electronic capabilities of the device. ???? I stopped using it anyway.The belt clip is a SHAM. The cheap plastic screw on belt clip (which never screws on all the way) was bulky and did not attack to my belt loop properly. I never used it either.Look for another case people.
Unlike mentioned compatible with PPC2002. I tried with my near Paper Weight Samsung SPH-I700 with PPC2002, simply does not see the card. WL11_SD 802.11B Wireless card with Rev2.5 is not compatible with PPC2002.
I ordered this lamp to replace one that broke. I ordered it specifically because it says it is a touch lamp. What I was sent is the exact same thing I had in my hand at the Target store. It has a switch in the cord, and is *not* a touch lamp! The packing slip even says "non touch".
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 bought mine on sale at target but I have to return it after one week because it scratched my CD-R. The metal plate and screws on the underside of the cover was the culprit. Previous reviews mentioned something about this problem, but since I am buying CDP 3100 a later model, I thought that maybe the manufacturer has corrected the problem but I was wrong. Anyway, for the one week that I had it, it played CD-Rs, CD-RWs and regular CDs just fine. For the money, it would have been a good buy. But I just can't keep this player knowing there's always that possibility it will ruin my CDs, or my kids' CDs or my friends'CDs particularly if it's regular CDs. And I can't imagine myself wasting time burning CD-R and RWs over and over again to replace the damaged ones. I decided to buy Memorex model 8507. This one I'm keeping.
I found this lens disappointing in it's usefulness. I find my Canon 60mm macro lens a far more useful, versatile and flexible lens.
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 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. :(
My recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW's will not play on any of my existing DVD players, I contacted Philips online and after one month, have not got a reply.The machine works well when the discs are played in it however if you have thoughts of making copies for your friends, forget it. I don't think the limitation of this recorder justifies the price. P.S SINCE MY LAST REVIEW MY MACHINE HAS COMPLETELY DIED. I SENT IT TO PHILIPS FOR REPAIRS BUT IT CAME BACK WORSE THAN BEFORE. PLEASE I IMPLORE YOU DONT BUY THIS UNIT!!!!
Man, I too bought these and was excited to receive based on some of the reviews. Then when I put them on I could only take 2 minutes and was back to my Ipod phones. The high ends on these are excruciating, even with BASS BOOST. Do yourself a favor and stay away from these.
I bought this cd player at a decent price. I was suprised that it was very light, but it doesn't seem to play some cd-rw's. And this cd player gets alot of fingerprints on the cover which makes it look dirty and its slippery too. I would buy something better for a couple bucks more.
I am very disappointed in the 512MB Cruzer Micro 2 I purchased recently. The Launch Pad system sucks. There is no way to disable it. Every computer I tried automatically installs the stupid Launch Pad that takes too long to install. It will crash some computers running windows 2000 and XP. It loads from a protected drive that is read only with no way to delete it. I lose 33 MB out of the 512 MB to this program. I paid for 512 MB not 479 MB. I only hope I can return it. I will not consider buying SanDisk products again.
I recently purchased the infoscan and must say that it pales in comparison to its competitors. I own 2 C-Pens that are similar to the infoscan and they are much better. The essential problem with the infoscan is that the turnaround time (ie. the time required for the scanned information to be stored into the pen's memory) is too long. It takes 2-3 seconds per line of scanned text which is frustrating when scanning any amount of text (in contrast, the C-Pens (600C and 800C) only take about a second). The character recognition is average (about 90-95% versus the 95+% with the C-Pens). The screen is of lower resolution and quality. The ergonomics are not as good (poor button placement and a larger overall device).One additional note, the manufacturer will not accept returns of their product if not bought directly from them.In summary, most of these issues are minor with the exception of the turnaround time which makes this item pale in comparison to the C-Pen product line. These devices are great when they work well (C-Pen) and frustrating when they work poorly (Wizcom).
I bought this specifically because I wanted it for my Mac Mini and it is advertised for a Mac Mini. My Mac Mini has a Firewire 800. This has a Firewire 400. If you have an old Mac Mini, go for it. A newer Mac Mini, keep looking! One more thing, Belkin support isn't.
The Xerox 8560DN has awesome graphics and the toner pucks are a lot nicer to use than big cartridges and liquid ink. Duplex printing is flawless. The images also don't smear if wet, since they are made of wax. We paid about $900 for ours, plus another $350 for the duplex printing option.Unfortunately, the downsides are enough to prevent us buying another Xerox. It is best suited for an office environment since it makes loud clunky noises at all times of day and night. The kicker for us, though, is the unreliable design. We've had two in a row go bad. The first lasted about 2 years (so it was off warranty). We bought another, since we loved the print quality. We used them to print large volumes of colour product manuals. Our second unit lasted 18 months. So enough is enough, two lemons in a row is too much of a coincidence. I think part of the problem is the design that incorporates large heaters to melt the wax ink. These take a lot of current to operate and result in a lot of thermal cycling of parts. The result is a design that is prone to failure. Maybe Xerox will fix this problem in the new models but until I see them last more than a year after the warranty is up, I'll stick with an inkjet. If you do purchase a Xerox, I would recommend buying a two year extended warranty from the vendor if they offer it - in our experience, if we had it, it would have saved a lot of money, time and grief.
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.
Flakey drivers that are constantly changing, DVD playback errors, Win 2000 compatibility problems, little (if any) support. Pass on this one!
We had a big project to print and while I was bying my new printer I bought 3 of these hp photo pack cartridges thinking wow!!! "comes with all the ink and some photo paper" GREAT DEAL!!!!! I started doing the math after printing 26 full color paper size photos and two cartridges went out. WHAT??? Found this site and many others of people being duked just like me. I wish HP would just make a really good deal and then they would have some really loyal customers with smiles on their faces, but you are forced to buy the ink. you have to have it no matter what the cost. Wish they would really give a good deal like this photo pack BUT WITH THE INK CARTRIDGES FULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT 50%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok well... HP what if your customers only give you 50% of what you give them when you hide that it is not 100%????? ok I'm done complaining.... at least for now.....
The sound and recording quality was terrible. RCA does not make a good recorder. Sony makes a good one. The RCA recording was nearly inaudible.
Want to buy this new one, as my old one is crapping out, (the central "select" button is wearing out), but cannot quite bring myself to part with the money. Should my $300+ device be worn out in a year? And what about the battery that is not really replaceable and is too small, and the problems with iTunes?I was looking for an improvement in the new iPods, not just refinements in the size! iTunes does not work well. It garbles information, esp when downloading cds, but sometimes at random, and now refuses to play whenever another program is running. The battery needs to be a rechargeable/renewable. It could just as easily take AA batteries, or a clip type battery like old cell phones? How about making the unit compatable with other providers?If Apple is determined to have it all; service, hardware,operating system, consumer sales, then it had better get it's act together. It's not enough to just show up.
One has to wonder if this was tested prior to shipping. Though the device is slick in its presentation, the proprietory SW that is required for MP3 usage is the buggiest, most unusable software I have used in years. There is freeware/shareware written better than this. Extremely difficult to re-capture memory space after files deletion (try to explain that one!), file names get munged to some encrypted format (e.g., 12akjSU73-XSE) and the 512MB limitation for MP3 is virtually unbearable - you will find yourself forever deleting and replacing music, unless of course you want to listen to the same sounds over and over again. I beg you to wait until rev 2. I am on my way back to Circuit City to get my $329.00 back - less the gas it costs me to go. Very, very dissapointing!!
I don't ever write reviews but this one is worth a few sentences to me. Bought a set, plugged them in rooms that were on top of each other, and at first I got a decent bandwidth and latency off of it; lost about 5 Mb of my connection. I then plugged it in another outlet 5 feet from where I first did (because the other one was in the way) and immediately lost 20 Mb of my internet connection and the latency just shot up. Tried it in multiple other outlets that weren't out in the open and got even worse results. A day later I tried plugging it back in to the original outlet, and still got a loss of 18 Mb. I tested it with multiple laptops and did many different tests which I will not go through.My conclusion: the thing must have just died a little after I got it (it didn't even work halfway to the full extent Netgear claims it can, as other reviewers have stated).My main point: a device that you have to get lucky on receiving a good one when you order it and that still only does half of what the specs claim is not worth it at all. It makes me want to punch the idiot who designed this device in the face at the very least. DON'T GIVE NETGEAR MORE MONEY.
I bought this printer adapter and installed it on an HP Officejet 1170C all-in-one printer. I followed the revised instructions which came with the package (for Microsoft XP). Guess what, it didn't work. I tried printing a test page on Microsoft Word and it printed that page. When I tried to print an existing Word document on file, it wouldn't print. The printer got stuck and I couldn't turn off the printer at all. I had to physically unplug the printer before it would turn off. I looked in HP's website as well as Belkin's website for further instructions. I even read Belkin's latest instruction on the web dated May 31, 2002. This didn't help either. After numerous tries installing and uninstalling the hardware, as a last resort, I called Belkin's technical help and didn't get a good response either. They were not helpful. They just said it doesn't work with HP all-in-one products. Well, they should have mentioned that on the product cover. It would have saved me money, time and effort, not to mention the aggravation. I will probably buy another printer with USB connections.
I was disappointed to find that the meters are not illuminated, something I guess I took for granted. I emailed Sound Around's Tech Support department twice to verify that the meters were not lighted and were not, in fact, defective, and have gotten NO REPLY of any sort.The unit has developed a little squeek when I turn it off. It sounds like perhaps the fan bearings need more lube. I have no idea but this does not bode well for a one month old unit.Honestly, I would have returned it but it weighs 18 pounds and UPS shipping back to Amazon would have run $25 or more. (I received it from Amazon with free shipping.)The bottom line: You can do a lot better than this power suppply.
I purchased the Monster MP HTS 1600 Power Center on Decmeber 05, 2012. I connected it to my equipment on January 13, 2013, and on January 29, 2013, I realized that the "Clean Power On' Indicator (blue light) is no longer burning.The "Abnormal Voltage" Indicator (red light) is not burning and that indicates to me, that my voltage is normal. I beleive that the blue light has failed. I am very unhappy since I have just purchased this unit. I agree that safe protection is paramount but at the same time, it is still good to know that systems to verify that all circuits are working properly are indeed functioning correctly. As this point, I am unsure; therefore, for that anomaly, I am only giving it 2.5 stars.I am hoping that someone from Monster Power sees this review and offer an explanation or how to have the unit repaired.
These headphones are designed to go in the ear and have a soft plastic bushing to muffle outside noise. They fit in my ear better than what's included with an iPod and have a longer wire which lets me put the iPod in my pants pocket.All this works nicely for my bus ride work. By "nicely", I mean they don't need to be especially high fidelity. So I bought a couple pair.The trouble is ear wax gets on and in the ear bud. More importantly, both pairs began to play at lower volume after a few months. Maybe it was the wax, or maybe it was the need to play them at higher volumes in the noisy bus environment. For whatever reason, they didn't last.The price is low enough that you could go through many pairs before spending as much as for some of the similar earphones on Amazon. Perhaps if you listen at lower volumes, or use them less, or have cleaner ears. But as a general statement, they are shoddy and probably ill-suited for most users.
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 don't know if I just go a lemon, but, my player performed poorly with CDs and not at all with MP3s. Tried media on other players and they worked fine. Item was returned.
I was very pleased with the delivery time and the price. However, within a month this product broke. The connection in the wiring is defective. I am extremely disappointed. Once we get the connection in tact we cannot move the laptop because as a result of the movement the adapter wiring connection will screw up. At this time our laptop is not mobile. I have contacted the vendor requesting a replacement. Hopefully, the vendor will honor this request. I really think we just got a defective product.Update: I contacted The Battery Center and they responded promptly with a replacement product. I am very happy with their response time and action.
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!
I had this Seagate 500 GB and it stopped working during normal operation.Now BIOS is not able to see it.IT'S NIGHTMAREBE EXTREMELY CAREFUL
I've owned this Rio Carbon for about two years. The interface with various Windows versions (I've gone through several since buying this) is very poor, the actual software program that comes with this Rio is rudimentary and that is almost a compliment. The unit itself is prone to fits of all kinds including restarting without reason, not shutting off, taking very long to turn on, etc. For any problems that you may encounter, don't count too much on the Customer Service. It's free only for the first 90 days and even during that time, it's pretty much useless. There is not much else that they can tell you that is not already written on their website which is meant to say, the several serious problems that this player encounters point in only one direction - it is, by nature, unreliable. Avoid it! There are much better options out there these days.
Very thin. Tear easy.. Not what I expected.. but the price was good.. Not the same as what come with shredder
I ordered this iPod Photo 40GB on March 20th. Didn't care about reviewing the order receipt because Amazon has NEVER dissapointed me about their delivery estimates, NEVER, in 5 years I've been a regular customer. 3 or so days later, I go checked my order and realized that the "estimate" shipping date was and still is MAY 24TH!!!!! I wrote and then called customer service, and they confirmed that was correct!!! They said that "sometimes the product information page doesn't get updated" And still, in the product page they keep claiming that it "Usually ships within 2 or 3 days"????? HOW DARE YOU???? This a 2 or 3 MONTHS shipping estimate instead!!!! Or.....I wonder if it has to do with the fact that I used a $45 gift coupon???? Mmmmhh???They claim their "distributor" is going to refill their stock on those dates... HOW are they going to accomplish that if the WHOLE WORLD knows this model has been discontinued by Apple more than a month ago??? I'm very mad and dissapointed at Amazon...
I was excited to purchase this CD/MP3/FM player. Battery life life advertised up to 23 hours. Battery life was terrible. When you read the fine print in the manual at the iRiver.com website, it says 7-8 hours on internal rechargable batteries, not 23. I ran several tests on two differnet units and each time I got only 4 hours, 15 minutes for a standard CD. To get more time you need the external pod. But the pod dangles off to the side, so the unit isn't so slim anymore.The remote is hard to read and it also dangles and gets tangled with the headphone wire.When I complained, Amazon sent me to iRiver and iRiver sent me back to Amazon. I feel burnt... I have asked my credit card company to intervene.My recommendation is to buy a standard CD/MP3 player that operates on two AA batteries and provides at least 15-20 hours. Buy it at a local store so you can easily return it if not satisfied. If you really need the FM radio, then wait for sombody else to manufacture one.In two words -- STAY AWAY!
I purchased a Sharp office stereo and needed something to bring in AM stations. My office is in the basement of my home so not ideal. I am also about 40 miles from major city for stations. The Terk ADAVANTAGE provided no improvement in AM reception. I returned for refund and am looking for something that works (maybe amplified.)
This model does not state the street's name as the older model. Bit confusing when city streets are so close together.
Things the product description doesn't tell you:The disc loads through the BOTTOM of the player. Then you have to flip the player over to access the navigatorial buttons.Does not come with a car lighter adapter. I purchased one separately, only to find that the port is highly sensitive, and shuts off with the slightest jostle dislodging the connection. I obtained another adapter, and the same thing happened.Finally, this player sucks the life out of batteries at an unacceptably fast rate. You'll maybe be able to listen to a 70 minute CD twice before it's time to change the batteries.I contacted customer service to return it, only to be told that I had to return it with its original packaging - which I had disposed of.I will never again purchase a product from &quot;iRiver&quot;. I would rather sit in silence than give another penny to this company.
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.
I got an IPOD mini in February 2005. Overall I have no complaints except for the battery life. I have had five replacements since I bought the IPOD mini earlier this year. The batter slowly looses charge incrementally, so by 2.5 months the batter time is down from its best of 4.5 hours down to 30 minutes. When I brought the IPOD mini back to an APPLE STORE at the Genius Bar, I was told I was using the IPOD mini incorrectly, that it had to be my computer, which I bought in January 2005 (DELL), or it is my outlet socket, or that I am not following instructions. The deal is this, they know that they have a defective product with IPOD mini with a 8 hour battery life, when I bought it they never told me that the upgraded IPOD mini was to be marketing very shortly with an 18 hour battery life. In any event, they replaced the battery depleted IPODS, with refurbished IPOD minis that had the exact same problem and stated, and they clearly stated that there is no problems with the battery life. My question is why do they have such a huge stock of refurbished replacement IPOD mini units, if there is no problem. One replacement was a complete disaster, the wheel did not work, it was broken although it had been refurbished. So yesterday I went back for unit number six, as it's battery has died over 6 weeks this time. Well IPOD minis are no longer being sold as new by Apple, they have replaced with IPOD nano, etc, etc this month. Poor folks who bought they IPOD mini last month and have defective battery problems also. In any event, they replaced my IPOD mini again yesterday with a IPOD mini with a battery life of 18 hours, because they are no longer selling them. So far, the battery life is much improved with the first trial with the 18 hour battery - but I cannot speak for 1 week to six months. SO BEWARE if you are going to spend money on a new or refurbished IPOD mini, THINK TWICE, THREE TIMES, FOUR TIMES, and how ever long it takes to give up on this foolish idea. I cannot speak for the newest IPOD's - nano, photo, etc. But I am sure the batter problem continues. There is no way to get the battery out yourself and replace it. There are other brands of MP3's with replaceable batteries, you open the case, by a new battery for around $45 dollars, replace the battery and go on into the night with an MP3 player that works. Apple please design units with replaceable batteries, and top lying to your customers. Also there has been a class action suite filed against Apple whichshe lost, because of defective batter problems, and overclaims of battery longevity on early IPOD versions, that supposedly preceded the IPOD minis.
Cruzer products do a stealth install of MacAfee. I used one on my laptop but because I did not agree to install and do it through Windows, I can't get rid of the MacAfee files, and it's interfering with my ability to share libraries on iTunes.
I had this unit for exactly 2 days when it started overheating, and freezing any DVD I put in it. I'm not sure if I got a faulty one, or if they are all junk, but I still wouldn't buy it again. Needless to say, I returned it back to Amazon.The build quality is middle grade at best. If you ever dropped it, a lot of pieces would probably break off, since it is totally made of plastic.At first I thought, at this price, you couldn't expect great build quality. I was wrong. After I returned this nightmare, I bought the COBY TF-DVD7050 (available on this site). It was 30 dollars cheaper, and was extremely well built. It has metal parts, and some of it is constructed of high grade rubber. I was totally shocked. I never thought COBY was capable of building such a great unit. The Coby even has a battery, which the Dual doesn't have.Anyway, here is bottom line. Don't waste your money on this unit. Save yourself 30 bucks, and get the far superior COBY TF-DVD7050.
The clip is cheap and broke almost immediately. Certainly not a durable product. Wouldn't recommend.
I bought this card with the idea of using it with Linux (Mandrake 7.x) because Linksys had drivers and support page for Linux installation. I finally gave up just short of re-compiling the kernal (network card should not be *that* difficult to support). After spending serveral days search the net for updated drivers and newgroup info on the card, I decided it wasn't worth the effort and I put my Intel 21040 chipset card back in (which now works with the latest dist of Mandrake). Windows install was odd, but finally worked after tweeking the BIOS settings.
It worked beautifully for the first couple months. Then one day, popup display started flashing an error and refused to turn off. I pulled the plug, restarted the printer, and read the new message. "The color cartridge currently installed is not intended for use in this machine." The problem?It was the cartridge that came with the printer.Besides being an ink devourer in the first place (and a number of issues other reviewers have described), I do not appreciate having to spend money on a new, barely used color cartridge every time my printer decides to spasm. I'll be looking for a new printer before this one drives my student budget into bankruptcy.
I was pleased with the versatility and sound quality of this player. Loading music and playback were good. I listened to the radio and it had a recorder I didn't use much. My negative is that the rechargable battery cannot be replaced. When the battery goes south the device is worthless. Internet comments confirm this complaint. It lasted about two years before tanking. What a waste.
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.
I got this mouse for Christmas, the design looks nice and the grips feel good but it took a lot of frustration to figure out why it wasn't working. The battery compartment doesn't close all the way, you have to keep pushing it and hope it stays or else the mouse dies. Also, after about 2 months of use, the middle scroll button screwed up. It scrolls by itself randomly and if you try to use it, it just goes nuts. I switched it back to my old dell ball mouse, at least my old mouse works :/
I am on my second adapter. On the first one, one of the wires for the IDE power plug came loose. They were very good about replacing the unit. On the second one the plug that fits into the ac power adapter is loose and I have to hold it so the power to the drive stays on. On both units the pins for the IDE to SATA power converter are loose and wiggle around making it hard to fit into the power cord. Overall I would say that this product is poorly made. I guess you get what you pay for.
My headline says it all. I was sent two defective microSD cards (or maybe it was the adapter that didn't work, I'm not sure - all items appeared fake) and I asked for a refund and a pre-paid shipping label. I mailed back the items in November, at which point the company stopped responding to my emails. (Up to that point, their customer service had appeared to be fine.) I have not gotten my money back. I am going to call Amazon to have them get involved.Obviously, it's not a lot of money, but it's the principle of the matter. This seems like a scam to me.
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...
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.
Despite the slick marketing effort (i.e. "With SRX"), this product falls short.The installation disk is useless.Customer support was good, when I could get through - which was not very often.I constantly lost the wireless connection.I constantly had to re-boot.Despite significant effort (utilizing the online help features) I could never obtain a secure, encrypted connection.No more Linksys for me!
I bought this version for the HDMI port because my previous 19 inch Samsung didn't. When I started setting it up, I noticed a white blurry light bleeding from the edges. I didn't know what it was but I thought as I continued the setup, I could make adjustments to get rid of it. But I didn't find anything. The picture quality for this wasn't what I expected either, my old Samsung had very crisp images, this had a very noticable graininess to it. It was like that with my Xbox360 for both games and DVD. The PC connection wasn't any better. No matter how I messed with the settings for both TV and computer, I couldn't get a fine, clear image. I think I'll look for a bigger version. Pity, I had such high hopes for this one.
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 the 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.
I know that these are mostly used for astronomy. I thought they might be good for small birds, up high in trees, and so on. In theory, this could work. In practice, they won't focus closer than 100 yards. The focus is fuzzy at that distance, or any other distance, as far as I could tell, and the focus is fuzzier on the left side than the right. Might be okay for astronomy. I didn't try that. Maybe there are quality control problems at the factory or something. Disappointing. I had to return them.
The product is clearly supposed to be color ink, but black ink was sent. I ordered ink from other sellers too, and had two cartridges. I had already opened and inserted the black cartridge before I realized what I had was two black cartridges - I assumed I made the mistake and accidentally ordered two black, but I checked my order history and found that I did indeed order one black and one color cartridge. Since I already opened this, I assume it's unreturnable. I'll eventually use the extra black anyway, but I need color and now it's going to be a few extra days at least. What a bummer.
Had to return this item 4 times due to screen misalignment issues. It would stay in a loop at the align screen option. I am on my fifth 5555 and it finally works without a hitch!
I ordered this radio hoping for a wonderful radio, as other reviewers had promised. It came in today and I just sent it back. I always thought Grundig was a great name in electronics. When I tried to tune in a nearby FM station that I listen to regularly, I could not get it clearly. There was a lot of static and hissing or whatever. The speaker was very poor quality and certainly would NOT fill a room with sound. I have a little Sony ICF-SW7600GR radio that I bought from Amazon a year or so ago for more money than this one cost. It works far better, has far better sound even though it is very small compared to this Grundig. Some people seem to have had good luck with this radio so perhaps I got a lemon.
I ordered these in October 2008 by mistake.I just tried to use them; the first 10 were defective. The drives burnt a second box of 30 without a problem.Steve
I made the mistake of buying this in BestBuy without reading the online reviews first. The price seemed right, but it was truly a bad decision. The software is difficult to configure, even after upgrading the firmware. When you finally do get it to work it will just stop working randomly. So frustrating!! Don't waste your time, get something like the Maxtor network drive instead. It costs a little more, but I got it up and running in 5 minutes flat, and it works perfectly.
This product is not compatible with all iPods, which is not pointed out in the product description. Ordered it to use with my iPod Touch but wasn't compatible due how the input jack and prong are alinged.
Initially was a fine small worldband, light, accurate, strong in pulling in stations. After a fairly short time, the volume control knob started to stray, sound faded in & out. The printing on the buttons,especially the hours/minutes, have disappeared - worn off. Battery life is quite good. Now consider this product as unreliable since audio reception is chancy.
Even on the package it states that it is made for eTrex Vista and it is designed by Garmin. Is it possible they don't know their own product? Some one should pay for this, Ah I forgot that is me.....Garmin Bicycle Mount for eTrex and Summit (010-10267-00)
This appears to be just a ND filter in a polarizer ring. I have tried several "tests" (Viewing LCD screen and turning, looking through polarized sunglasses and turning, looking to the sky 90 degrees from the sun and turning. Nothing changes. A cheapo CPL for a smaller lens darkens and changes the polarization. I though tiffen was supposed to be a top notch company, but guess not.
I have a very similar model with the Magnavox name but the warranty/maker is Funai. I LOVE recording with it - and I have put all home videos on DVD's and made copies of them for the kids . . .BUT the manual is complicated, the customer service (phone and email) is horrible and slow (30 minutes on hold - had called other times and had to hang up before call was answered) and after 4 months of use (1 month after 90 day warranty is up) it has to go to the shop! I feel a company that builds and sells equipment for this much money should back it up more than 90 days!
For the price these speakers are decent, but if you are at all particular about the music and sound you listen to, you may not be happy with these. I am constantly adjusting the EQ of the output for each song. The range of the bass is very small--mainly just a boom--not much variance in tone so it tends to overtake the song. I had a hunch that buying the logitech brand for anything else than a mouse would be a mistake, and I think that's what I did. Spend a little more if you can.
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.
I've been looking for a decent quality projection screen to use with my newly purchased LCD projector. Unfortunately, this is not a quality projection screen, It is a flimsy, made in China screen. It's cheap and if you require a screen for infrequent use, then this may do the trick for you. I've actually returned mine due to many issues that I discuss in my review.If you're not familiar with all the different sized screens out there you might be a little confused by what size screen to get. It's not that difficult to sort out but you need to consider a few factors before you can choose the most appropriate screen. First you must consider how far away you're going to have your LCD projector from the screen. The further away the projector is, the larger your screen will need to be. My projector is best when it's about 6-8 feet from the screen.Next you must get a screen that is of a similar aspect ratio of your projector. In my case, I have a projector that has a resolution equal to a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is not HD resolution. If you have a HD resolution projector, you'll optimally want a projector that is wider than the height of the screen which can be either 16:9 or 16:10. There are also screens that are 1:1 aspect ratio (height and width are the same). Of course you can use any screen size for any projector, but you'll have un-used screen areas with a mis-matched screen and you won't be able to achieve the largest image on the screen if you don't have the right aspect ratio.The 84" screen is perfect match for my projector. The screen has good reflectivity and is washable.The tripod legs are a quite a bit wobbly when setting up the screen and they do not have a locking feature at all. There are two adjustments possible on the screen itself as you're setting it up: the top height of the screen, which is adjusted by loosening/tightening a cylindrical plastic adjuster on the vertical tubing. And the bottom height of the screen which is achieved by unlatching a relatively flimsy looking lever right above the handle. Once you set the height of the top, you then adjust the height of the bottom of the screen.One feature I appreciate about the screen is that you can snug the screen right up close to a wall if you wish by rotating the screen/handle once it's been opened. That enables you to either have the screen almost flush against a wall or have the rear leg pointing straight behind the screen and having minimal leg in front of the screen to make it less likely someone will trip on the extended legs. The stand also has a keystone adjustment which could be useful if your projector is unable to adequately correct for that.Realistically I think this screen is about as good as it could be for the price, which is to say, not that good at all. If you're looking for a more robust, better made screen you'll end up spending quite a bit more. In my case, I paid about 70 bucks more for a Da-Lite screen which is made in the USA in Indiana. For frequent use, that extra money may be well spent.A serious issue I have with the screen other than the flimsy lever is the fact that my screen had an appreciable series of horizontal, full-width ridges caused by the wrapping of the screen around the case cylinder. You can imagine that as the first edge of the screen is inserted into the cylinder that each subsequent wrap of the screen around the cylinder will have a slight bump as it goes over that insertion point. This is causing increasingly wider lines from bottom to the top of the screen as can be seen in the photo I uplodad in the user photos area.I've called Elite Screens about this and they claim those lines will go away after the screen has been left open for several days. That has not been my experience however. My screen has been open for over a week now and the lines have not diminished at all. And the 2-year warranty that sounds good on paper is not all that great when you take into consideration that the customer must bear the brunt of paying return shipping to Elite Screens. That is not acceptable. Why should the customer have to pay to return something that is defective? In fact, I've returned the screen to Amazon and Amazon has provided a UPS shipping label at no cost, something that would not have happened with Elite Screens directly.Once again, Amazon has pulled through, even better than the actual company that manufactures the screen!The screen seems a great value but the flimsy construction and poor return policy make it not nearly as good a deal as you think. The screen is made in China and is cheap and flimsy. A much better alternative, and what I've just received to replace the Elite Screen I'm returning is the Da-Lite84IN Picture King 50X67 Matte Wht 4:3 Video Tripod Screen. It is USA made and is much heavier duty, locking tripod legs that can be operated with your foot, and a much more substantial screen locking mechanism. You get what you pay for.
I bought this sylvania DVD/VCR recorder/player last year for my husband and lately all the DVD player does is scramble the DVD's
I do not think these are as good as they should be I feel like I just wasted my money
Seriously, if the cord on your Toshiba laptop bit the dust and this is the replacement model, do yourself a huge favor and get rid of the laptop right now. This particular adapter is apparently one of the worst of any laptop line. Not only are there tons of bad reviews for it here, but on the manufacturers site as well, and over there, it retails for over three times the price advertised here! Although, with theirs you get a one year warranty instead of 90 days, which led me to wonder if these cheap ones are knock-offs. However, both the real McCoy and these cheapo adapters have terrible lifespans and suffer from many of the same issues, so I think they're the same. Just that buying it over there, you get to suffer the indignity of a huge markup in addition to getting a terrible product. I bought this adapter in early August and it has already stopped working in early December. The laptop doesn't travel and the adapter stays in a safe place. The adapter gets very hot and I think it's a manufacturing overheating defect causing them to fail prematurely. The proof is in the reviews. Read them and see how many people report being on their third or fourth adapter. I've had the laptop since December 2008 and the original adapter was okay. It at least lasted 2 1/2 years. However, now that it bit the dust and I'm stuck with these terrible replacements, I might just auction off the laptop. It's just not worth the headaches. I've worked with and owned many Dell and HP adapters that were abused to no end and still lasted and worked fine many years. After seeing the barely over 100-days lifespan of this adapter, I'm reluctant to buy another Toshiba laptop.
If things haven't changed in the time since I bought this case, this product is listed as a 190 capacity case. When I received it, it only held 160. Look at the "technical details" - although the capacity is listed as 190, in the technical details the capacity is listed as 160. Luckily for me I don't think I would need a 190 capacity case anyway, but if you do, don't make the mistake I did. Read all the details before purchase.
It worked, but there was an irritating lag between the time I pressed a key and the letter or symbol or whatever appearing on the monitor. Sometimes I had to press the space bar 3, 4, even 5 times to get it to register. I really wanted it to work because I like my &#34;vintage&#34; (2004) keyboard, but I gave up and returned it.
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.
This piece of junk comes with such crappy drivers that it only works 1/3 of the time. Worse piece of electronics I ever bought. I normally don't write reviews but I just have to find a way to vent.
The procuct said it would work for any machine, it did not. You can only hear sound from it when there is no music playing. Then the music starts and nothing. I would suggest buying a mic that matches the brand of the machine purchased. Good thing it was only 10 bucks. I was really upset.
After several hours of trying it finally works. You must have an XP machine, it won't load on Vista. Lots of problems with printer driver on the machine that had the printer on it! Looks easy, it's not!
This media is totally useless. I bought 5 of the 50 disc spindles and WELL over half of them fail to burn properly. I actually thought my DVD writers were defective till I tried these discs in another computer and got the same results. I've used Memorex before and had no problems but I'll never buy them again. Save your money, time and nerves and buy a different brand.
Not very happy that the drive failed, especially after treating it with kid's gloves. All I can say is that it is a good job I didn't rely on this as my sole method of backing up valuable data. I won't buy Seagate products again.
Only the Spanish stations come in. I switched the button to VHF but nothing comes in. Am I missing something?
When this unit works it works well. The problem is it constantly needs to be unplugged and plugged in as it drops the internet connection about twice a day. I have version 3 and the latest firmware.I can't believe Netgear hasn't fixed this problem yet or has taken this defective product off the market. Maybe there needs to be a class action law suit to wake them up?Not happy with this product at all and will not buy Netgear products again.
This chip pretty much functioned properly 90% of the time in my Fuze, but hung the unit and resulted in errors during playback and deletion. About 2 or 3 times per day. Oddly enough, I even got the errors on the unit's internal memory as well.I removed the chip and the Fuze once again works flawlessly. It appears that it caused no permanent damage to my device.I took a nine-dollar chance and it didn't pay off this time. I am still waiting to hear from the vendor that sold me the chip.
Yes, it's easy to load...........but once the stuff is inside, good luck on finding it...........and no instuctions about how to use it. I called customer support and they weren't particularly helpful. They wanted $14 to have someone walk me through it.
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...
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.
This device requires you to order another item, a docking connector in order for it to function. It does not say this in the description. I unfortunately did not read the unfavorable reviews. A complete ripoff! Too bad because this device is exactly what I need otherwise.
I may have been expecting too much but I was not happy with the product. It didn't recognize all of the information on any card so something had to be manually correct for each new contact. With that I might as well enter them manually. I've returned the product for a refund.
I thought that since these were TDK and people seem to rave about them they would be a worthy purchase. Wrong. Think again. From what I can read online of people's reviews of these discs- they either work REALLY well for some people, or REALLY poorly for others. I bought one spindle of these because they were on sale, and figured that it was at a price I just couldn't pass up. I wish I had, in retrospect.The first five discs I burned? Lost THREE of them. By the time I finished the spindle, I had lost a whopping 35 discs to random burn errors. It always seemed to occur within the same area of the disc, leading me to believe it was more disc error than software/hardware. I could take the TDK disc that failed out and put in another brand and the same data would burn to completion. It always seemed that the discs either failed right at about half way done or right at about 90% done.I won't be bothering with this poor quality discs again. I've had cheap off brand discs work better than these did.
There was no English language documentation included and markings on the equipment itself were in Chinese. Also, it never seemed to work properly once I set it up via trial and error.
The clock radio works great but the sound is very low even when placed on high volume.Not loud enough to wake me.....purchased at amazon.com
I was looking for a universal remote and found the Harmony 676. At first I liked it a lot but the buttons were too similar in size and shape to work in the dark, and I kept pressing the wrong buttons. That wasn't the worst. After awhile the fast forward button quick working for the DVR. I ended up having to go back and use the original remote with my cable box. While I think Logitech is a good brand, I think this particular model does not hold up well even in light to moderate use. I would not recommend it.
I bought this for my new laptop with no parallel port, which is running Windows Vista. Unfortunately, as of today (4/26/07) this cable only comes with drivers for Windows 98 and Windows XP, not Windows Vista. I tried installing the XP driver, but to no avail. Buy a different cable if you have Vista or or planning on upgrading to Vista.
a friend of mine has this exact same mic, his sounds crystal clear, the one I just received tends to pop when saying any words with a P or a B, if I use this for voice calls I'm sure the person on the other end would be extremey annoyed with the loud popping on certain words, seeing as my friend's mic works perfect leads me to believe mine is just defective,, I purchased a used item to save a few dollars, turns out that was a bad move on my part, I'm not gonna bother returning it since it was inexpensive and it would cost me 2/3rds the price of the microphone to send it back, sending it back wouldnt be worth the trouble, lesson learned no more used items from amazon
I bought the DIR-450 and it came with the DIR-451 firmware ! Too Bad ! I cannot change the firmware because it gives the message that it is not compatible.I will return it to Dlink. I don't recommend you to buy it !I called the Dlink support and they don't have any solution.Bad product, bad support ! Waste of money and time !
This is an extremely flimsy -- cheap -- rubber construct- not worth even 1 USD. I saw these things sold by Beijing street vendors. And I cannot believe that the same cheap , ugly , ill fitting, looks like made out of cycle tube, is being sold here in the US on the internet masked as an Amazon vendor.I have bought this and suffered the loss that I deserve too. Next time I will go to the Apple Store or to the Radio Shack and get Belkin SIlicone cover or a Hard case. I understand their value now.Believe me you will not want any one including yourself to see you with your 80GB Ipod in this cheap stuff. And you will break your Ipod too for it will fall out. That arm band too is a sham -- the whole thing would break or fall out if you put it that way.
Looking for saved some money and ended losing it all. I do NOT know whay I bought this piece of s...
Purchased this printer in Sept. after reading all the great reviews. Unfortunately, I cannot support all the raves. I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this printer (a great price after rebate)from Amazon. After it prints three or four pages, something happens where a window comes up and says, it is out of paper when the paper storage is completely full. This happens several times a day and I think that it is overheating or something similar since I shut if off for five minutes, and I can then print another four copies. I tried several times to get Samsung Tech Service and I get a recorded message that Samsung is experiencing difficulties and to call back. They're not the only ones having difficulties. I've decided to get another reliable Canon which I have on my other PC, which I have had for a couple of years without problems and just chalk the Samsung up as a "loser".
I bought this because it was the perfect size for my laptop, I liked that it had the small zipper opening in the back, and it was a good price. Within the first week the zipper pulls busted off the main zipper, making it difficult to operate (the part where they were attached also broke so I couldn't even replace the zipper pulls with something else), then a year later the zipper on the small opening in the back fell apart completely and the opening couldn't be closed again. I guess after a couple of years I did get my money's worth out of it, but what ever happened to things that last a lifetime? Had I known this would happen, I would have spent a little more money for something of better quality.
The hard drive is HUGE, but, if it constantly locks up and not all the selctions work and your battery life is less than 2 hrs, what is the point!
I am currently studying for the CFA exam and I am a proud owner of HP 19B. This is by far my favorite calculator. Unfortunately, I cannot use ths for the CFA exam. My choices for the CFA exam were the HP 12C and the TI BAII. Unfamiliar with TI calcualtors, I decided to give the TI BAII a try because I heard that it had some neat features like calculating permuations and combinations that may be useful on the CFA exam. Boy did I make a mistake. This calcualtor is the most unintuitive electronic gadget that I have ever bought. The instruction manual was even more useless. When I used it to calcualte TVM problems sometimes I would get the right answer. Other times when I entered the exact same inputs I would get a completely different answer. I had problems getting most of the other functions to work correctly as well. It became so frustrating that I literally broke the calculator into two pieces and disgarded it. The lesson I learned from all this is that I need to stick with what works. Time to go back to HP.
I have returned this unit twice to no avail. It has an irritating flaw of not recognizing/not loading a CD and skipping its place in the tray. Sometimes it plays all five CDs, sometimes only one. Not what I expected from Sony.
one of the monitors never worked. one only worked when plugged in and only in certain areas of our house. The one that would stop working and I'd not realize ...very frusrating!
Got this as a Christmas present for my daughter. After two months, it won't do anything, won't emergency rest, nothing.
Since the model mrv700vr/17 isn't available on Amazon, I'm adding my review to this Magnavox VCR/DVD combo unit, which from the pucture looks exactly like mine with the VCR and DVD slots switched sides.Don't but Magnavox. This unit was rec'd as a Xmas present and it's too late to return it now, as we didn't realize the problem was with the unit till after the 30 days were up. The DVD simply does not work reliably. Every 2nd or 3rd DVD I try to play does not work, although they play just fine in other DVD players and even my Playstation2. I'm talking brand-new, unmarred store-bought DVDs, like Munich, The Cave, Deadwood Season Two Vols 1, 3 and 4, many many others, all of which played without a hitch in my other players. It has behaved this way from day one, but I at first thought it was faulty discs. I've searched my model number and found many customer horror stories relating to the quality of Magnavox DVD players and their worthless customer support, so I'm not even going to bother contacting them. I don't need to be yelled at by some cust. serv. rep because I have the temerity to attempt to get a replacement for their faulty product.I have learned a lesson. Do not ever buy Magnavox DVD players. Ever. Hell, don't bother with the TVs either - my Magnavox 27" turned green after 4 years. Right now I'm watching my 23 year-old Quasar till I get the new one, and the color is fine.
Although these replacement batteries and adapters may work for a while, many DELL laptops aren't compatable with aftermarket accessories, especially power adapters and batteries.If you plan on keeping your laptop, get OEM at the best price points. My D-600 operating system repeatedly 'errored' some of these aftermarket components as being out of spec.
My rating for this product is not for the cable itself, but for the braindead Microsoft Easy Transfer application when using the ET Cable. On my XP system I had user data on the 'D' Partition. In Vista the 'D' partition is used for some Vista system recovery stuff. When you use the Easy Transfer application with the ET Cable it moves data from where ever you had it on the source system (XP in my case)to the corresponding location on the target (Vista) system. The 'D' partition size in Vista is 10 GB, about 7 GB of which is used, so after transferring approx 3 GB of data you get a filespace error.When you use removable media (e.g., CD, thumb drive) you evidently get a choice of where to put the data on the target system but not when the ET Cable is used,If you have data on the 'D' partition on your source system, save yourself the $30.00 for the cable and invest it in a 4GB or 8GB thumb drive.
I had the transmitter set at 300 feet from the receiver and could not get WPA 3000 to work. The area that the transmitter was located was clear trees and no hills. I had to move the transmitter 150 feet before it would work properly. After that it worked fine. The speaker on the receiver is distorted and crackles. I suggest that if you plan to go further than 150 feet. Get the model that is 2500 feet maybe you can get 300 feet.
Purchased this with great hopes, but after loosing data (broken mirror), access requiring a Windows PC, proprietary disk format, and a software upgraded that literally Blue Screen of Deathed my computer I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.Do not buy this product!
I have been buying TDK discs - cd and dvd - for years without hardly any trouble at all. I could always trust them. The last two batches of 100 packs I have bought though have been increasingly unreliable. Out of the latest pack, I have gotten 7 discs to burn properly out of 22 discs. That is completely and totally unacceptable. You're losing me TDK. Now what do I buy?
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.
I've been an Apple fan since the very first Mac 128 came out in 1984 and I've owned tons of Apple products over the years. Most of them have been really great and overall, I'm a big Apple advocate. But not this time.The Shuffle's design is once again both simple and elegant. I run with my shuffle and love to turn it on, put in shuffle mode, hit play, then head out. Nothing to look at; no play list to make up; it's great - when it works.It seems I have had a lot of problems, especially if the battery runs out. I've had to reformat the Shuffle a couple times, it's been replaced by Apple (with a refurbished one) once, and just last night, I've run into a new problem where the green light comes on and nothing happens. This is the first time green means stop. I followed all the instructions for troubleshooting the Shuffle on Apple's web site, including reformatting again, and no luck.If I try to contact Apple either by phone or on-line chat, they look up the serial number. Now that my Shuffle is 3 months out of warranty, they won't talk or chat at all. I'm not happy.So am I giving up on Apple? No, but I'm not buying another Shuffle.
I am an ardent Panasonic fan. All of my home electronics bear its name. However, this stacker dvd changer really is not a good product at all. Rather, it is perhaps better to say that it is the inherent flaw in this type of technology. The changer works just like the car cd changers and unfortunately sounded like one too. It is noisy and it is slow. One might find this unit acceptable if random music player is not a concern. If it is, then beware at the slow speed which this unit switch from disc to disc and the unbearable amount of noise it makes.You will be happier with a carousel type changer.
This is a nice looking case, but the hooks for the car are extremely difficult to hook and unhook, there is only pockets enough for 4 dvd's and the dvd player will not sit all the way open when you are using it. All in all it serves it's purpose, but I think I could have found a better option.
I used it with my home network (US Robotic wireless router). No trouble setting it up or mapping. However, initially it was very, very slow and caused my laptop to crash frequently. It took me quite a while to figure out that it is my firewall (CA Internet Security and Micro Trend Internet Secuirty). I have to drop my firewall every time when I want to access this unit. I also have a Linksys NSLU2 in the same network, no firewall issues.
When I first got this machine for use at work, I thought it was going to be good (printer, scanner, copier, fax), but the more I use it, the more I have to come to hate this machine. The copying is poor (bad fax quality) and the paper comes out all curled out (this could be due in part to the humidty, but it is fine going in so I doubt it). The machine can do no more than 30 pages at Standard quality (poor quality) and only 20 at Fine (fair) quality. What is the worst is that most of the time when I try to send a fax, the machine grabs multiple pages forcing me to feed it one sheet at a time, which doesn't guarantee that it will work, but is sure annoying. My only positive thing to say, after a solid month of us is that it won't send the fax until it is done scanning, so you don't have to worry about sending a person a dozen messed up fax attempts before you get one succesful scan. Oh, did I metion the extremely high costs for a replacement toner and drum (mega $$$). My conclusion is to look eleswhere, this is a super bargin to begin with so you wouldn't buy it for that and since it doesn't work as a fax most of time (and this thing is really a fax at heart), why bother. I should give this more than 1 start, but I want to convey my point that you will be better off somewhere else.
I bought this primarily for the Tivo-like recording feature and that's a huge disappointment. If you want to record a full Howard Stern show, forget it. It's not designed to record that many hours and it rarely records the full amount it's supposed to. Show are almost always incomplete - or the device frequently crashes! I've had to remove the battery multiple times because it was frozen.If you're a Mac user, there's no software interface fo the MP3 functions.The sound quality is pretty mediocre, even with full signal strength.Given the cost (don't forget to add $100 to be able to use it at home) and the mediocre performance, don't buy this.
This camera worked good for about six months, then it would just shut down. It will turn itself off, and won't turn back on. I sent it in to be repaired while it was still under warranty. They returned the camera to me without fixing the problem. So I sent it back and now they are telling me I have to pay $150 to have the camera repaired or I can buy a different kodak camera and get 15% off. Even though the camera was sent back to me the first time without being repaired while it was under warranty, they will not fix it. Nobody at Kodak or precision camera was willing to stand behind the camera or the warranty.
Do not use this carrying case. I just (Nov 9) purchased a new ipod photo 40G. Minutes after taking it out of the packaging, I put the new ipod into this case. Upon removing the ipod from the case (to press the buttons) I saw several small but noticeable vertical scratches in the chrome backing of the new ipod. The freaking case inflicted the very damage it is supposed to prevent. DO NOT use this case with your ipod, even if it is bundled with the ipod. You WILL regret it. I now have a two day old ipod with permanent cosmetic damage from this shoddy product.
I also experianced the H02 error after only one year of use.This model should be recalled. DO NOT BUY!!
This machine has tremendous trouble with feeding. One third of the time I get a double feed which means that I have to rescan the whole stack. Also, when you scan certain paper sizes (ie my Verizon bills) it crops the sides (where the dollar amounts are) since the bills are of a size that is one of the pre-determined sizes. Of course, I could measure the size of the bill and imput it manually, but that would be a tremendous hassle if I have to measure every paper and imput its size (why not just make the scan area a little bigger (ie letter size). It is not that user friedly and you really lack flexibility by not having a twain driver. The speed is good and the two sided scanning a plus. Resolution is poor and the machine overall seems to be overpriced for its cheap construction.
Do not purchase this microphone unless you want a hassle installing it. As yet, I have not been able to get it to install with Windows XP including Service Pack II. I finally located the number of the microphone and see that installation problems date back a few years. A CD with the appropriate driver should come with this microphone. It did not. Look elsewhere.LHerr
Incredibly poor build quality. I've gone through two of these already, and in both, the "high power" ports begin to fail, and shortly thereafter, the entire device fails.I'm not sure if its just poor grounding or what, but something in this design reeks.
Great idea for a product... just plug this into any PC, notebook or any other networkable device that can use an IP address. There is a 6' USB cable included, and the installation is easy. Windows 2000 will recognize the device upon plug-in and wizards will prompt for installation... but, I think using the CD and the installation setup.exe is much better b/c the installation SW will also auto-detect the wireless LAN settings and not just use defaults.. there is a better chance of getting connected right away. However, although the installation was simple... this unit kept disconnecting on me constantly and INCONSISTENTLY.This disconnecting manifested itself in a 3 ways:The 2st manifestation was where the adaptor would suddenly be faulty, where it would state that the network cable was unplugged (you can see this in Windows 2000 by opening &quot;Network Connections&quot; you will see the list of adapters and a few columns, including status and description. The status will say &quot;network cable unplugged.&quot; The only way to solve this would be to unplug the USB cable and plug it back in, or disable, then re-enable the adapter from the right-click menu, or reboot the machine.The 2nd manifestation was where the adapter seemed fine, but, I wouldn't suddently lose my IP address. Same solutionThe 3rd manifestation was where I had an IP address, but, could not ping anything, not on the LAN or outside the firewall/WAP-router. Same solution.I recently purchased the new PCI 802.11g card which works on b &amp; g networks at 11mbps &amp; 54mbps... no problems at all...love it... going to write a review about that too.
I purchased this cd player after my Toshiba player of 20 years finally stopped working. I've had the machine for a couple of years, and it is the biggest piece of junk I've ever seen. 25 to 50 percent of the time, it will not read a cd properly. I have to take the cd out and put it back in (sometimes three or four times) before it finally gets it right.Other times it will play a brand new cd and suddenly start skipping. Again, I take the disc out and put it back in, and it will play it correctly (unless it has the previously mentioned mishap of not realizing there is a cd in there).DO NOT buy this machine! I don't know how much longer I'll put up with this waste of space, but whenever I do get another machine, it will NOT be a Sony!! Stay away!!!
I bought this based on positive reviews. It worked with none of the following: A Techniques CD player, a Sherwood receiver, and a Vizio LCD TV. When "codes" were lacking for my devices (the case for all three of my components), it did not "learn" the functions from my other remotes. A very short list of codes is provided by Sony for various products (TVs, DVD players, etc). Codes supposedly program this remote to control other devices. Even had it "learned" from my other remotes, the procedure is complicated and cumbersome. This is the second "lemon" Sony product I have had in 30 years (the last being a Sony Trinitron TV in the 70's that died in a few years), so generally I look to Sony for quality and value. This product was a complete dud and unless you are lucky enough to have products that are on their short list of "coded" products, you may end up with a dust collector, as I did. Caveat emptor.
Good quality photos in outdoor lighting. Inside in low-light conditions I found them quite grainy unless I was standing very close to the suject. The worst problem was the shutter. It was WAY too slow! By the time the camera took the picture, what I was hoping to capture was gone. I got rid of the camera. It wasn't worth the hassle. I would have given this a 3 star rating, but this is a Nikon. Up until purchasing this camera I was a big fan of their cameras. What a disappointment!
Speaking as someone who has had this thing for 6 months or so, it has the potential of being the best mp3 cd player out there for the price. but there are some drawbacksThe good:-Unbelieveable sound quality-Easy interface-Upgradable firmware-Sweet anti-skip-Decent battery life-Lots of accessories-VERY thinThe bad:-Virtually useless case-Not very resistant to shock (dropped it once, threw the laser allignment out of whack)-Occasionally freezes-Cheesy cord that connects the remote control. Wears down very quickly and renders the controller useless-Slow power-on-Comes with cheesy headphones with cords that also go bad quicklyOverall, its a great product, as long as you dont drop it, and prevent the cords from getting tangled, itll work great for you. But if you're like me and you take it everywhere, its hard to do that. I do not reccommend this for anyone that uses this for school or is constantly on the go, because it's too sensitive to damage. Customer support is horrible, so if you have problems, dont expect a reply from e-mail within a week. But I am trying to find something a little more durable (preferrably a hard-drive MP3 player)
I bought this cable to transfer routes from my Garmin Rino 120 to my computer because my computer doesn't have a serial port but it didn't work. I tried it on three computers, my Mac, a PC with Vista and a PC with XP and it didn't recognize the cable or install. I couldn't find where it installed it even though it said it was installed. I've transferred information from the GPS before with other people's cables, so I know it wasn't the GPS. Extremely disappointed.
I bought the CH-DVR 2500 from HSN.com last December. The main difference between this fossil and the 2500 is the color (the 2500 is black). The unit never worked as advertised. And forget about customer service; I suspect their &quot;engineers&quot; double up as customer service reps because the quality of CSR is as good as that of this piece of junk (it is non-existent). Sent them email and a letter asking to get the machine taken back (sometime in February); I am still waiting for a response. The machine died within six months: I must have used it for all of 5 hours because I spent most of the time trying to get it to work: locking up, even their DVDs not finalizing, and the works.I believe it is time for a class action lawsuit since several people are finding that their units die within six months. I normally do not post opinions; this is my first one. It simply is an expression of the sense of outrage I feel that Cyberhome can blatantly do this and get away with it. I guess I got fooled into purchasing this unit based on my experience with their CH-DVD 500 which is a decent DVD player.
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.
I bought the Mac compatible version of this product and was sorely disappointed on many levels. Although the instructions are explicit and easy to follow, the procedure didn't work. I had to install the software first and then hook up the cable. The software was a breeze to install, and my laser printer did work. But it cut the print quality from 600dpi down to 300dpi. It also slowed down the printing process, hanging up after printing a mere two pages.The next day, I booted my system and turned on my printer. I worked on a document and tried to print it out. It didn't work. I tried all the troubleshooting suggestions, and it still didn't work. Eventually, I wound up setting aside my laser printer and buying a cheap inkjet with a USB port. I'm hoping somebody will produce a better adapter in the near future, but I'm not holding my breath.
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 $50 cables they are terrible. They are cheap and slippery - very hard to use. No remote control of video.Just got a gift of a 80 gig Zune. Stuck the IPOD 160 Classic in a drawer - the Zune is MUCH better. Zune has video out - video remote - is faster than the IPOD - has a bigger and better screen - etc.. Wish I could get my money back for the IPOD. DO NOT BUY the IPOD 160, it is a waste of money.
I have had this drive for over a year and I have recently experienced some of the problems that others mention here. I am not sure but my problems appeared to be overheating. If you place anything on the drive or put it someplace it can not breath it will overheat and eventually start making noise. Sometimes it will not show directories or files when it is hot. So far if you disconnect it and let it cool down it appears to get its senses back. It also has a problem with USB it will work on some ports and not on others especially with a Dell 8400. I would not recommend that you buy it but it does work to some degree if you are careful. This is a standard IDE drive so it might be possible to pull it from the housing and install in a computer. The heating problem is because it is a 7200 spin drive with no way to vent properly. In a computer case it would be fine. One could just pop a 5400 spin drive in its place to not waste the housing. It would be better than ditching the drive. I bought a SimpleShare to replace it recently and do not intend to use this drive unless it is fully backed up.
I was totally dispointed by it. The sound is so slow and left rear and right rear have no sound at all. I'm going to return it. Can I make it a little bit louder ? I think maybe my operation has problem, but I checked everything either in computer or speaker. Could you anyone let me know the truth. Tks.
I purchased this item from Office depot. My item was defected piece which I returned. It cost me around 10$ on shipping (both ways).
I originally bought this product on Amazon, 6 weeks after shipping it still had not arrived so I cancelled the order and got a refund. Amazon was great about that and got me my refund almost instantly. A few weeks later I went to Besy Buy to get the same product, just tried to install it into my 2006 Xterra with a double din radio. This product does not work for a double din radio, sure there is a trim piece for it but that is it. It is cheap and does not look good. Also the screw holes on the trim piece do not line up with my Xterra, it has no screws on the sides of the air vents where the picture shows and where the trim would need to be connected. If you are buying this for a double din install think again.
I had modest expectations for a set of $12 miniature binoculars but even then I think I might have been asking too much from these binoculars. No matter what I tried I couldn't get them to focus. Standard adjustment process: cover right objective, use center dial to focus left objective on fine resolution target. Check. Cover left objective, leave center dial untouched, bring right objective into focus using only eyepiece correction adjustment. Check. Uncover both objectives; target should be in perfect focus -- %&*#$?!!!.Viewing one objective at a time it's obvious these have a LOT of image degradation and distortion off-center; anything you're viewing that's not in the exact center of the image is un-viewable. Might've just received a bad pair that got by Quality Control; Amazon made it right with a refund. On the other hand, I also bought a pair of 8X21 Bushnells for a couple dollars more (Bushnell Powerview 8x21 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular) that work beautifully and are worth twice what I paid.
Though its price may appeal to you, remember that you get what you pay for. If you buy cheap, you get cheap. The sound quality? Very poor. Its ability to automatically scan for suitable fm stations? Abysmal.
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.
This cable worked well for about six months (maybe less) then the sound started cutting out like there was a short in it. I'm back to my old non retractable cable that doesn't have as good sound quality (not much difference when listening to music but makes a big difference listening to podcasts). Currently searching for something with better sound that will last a lot longer!
I bought this from Amazon on Nov. 27 and to my disappointment, one day later the order was canceled by circuit city siting that it was not in stock.. I go to my local CC and they have plenty of them in stock. Caution: Do not buy anything from Circuit city from Amazon.I wish Amazon would have just stayed with there own dist. center rather then hiring all these 3rd party vendors. It is really hurting there customer service ratings.
I've had two of these cards and both don't work in my MacBook Pro with SanDisk 2Gb SD card. This was a waste of time and money, and I don't know why Apple sells them!! Don't buy this unless you don't care about reliability.
I have been XM customer for four years and bought this Skyfi3 receiver in May 2009. It turns out to be a major disappointment to me, because to listen to XM live programming you must BOTH plug the radio in its cradle (at home or in the car) AND the cradle HAS TO be plugged into a power outlet, even the radio's battery is fully charged. If you are in the car, the car key must be in "power on" position or must have your engine turned on.Unless you plan to purchase its Wearable Kits or an Antenna Headphones, which costs as much as the radio itself, you can't use it outdoors or anywhere without a cradle and power outlet.I can't imagin another product with this kind of redundancy - it totally negates any benefit of its compact size, light weight, and battery life (Why would it even need a battery if one has always to plug it into power outlet? Thirty years ago I was at least able to carry a bulky transistor radio anywhere I went, but not this one in the 21st. century!)Other less critical issues include its menu system, which is utterly confusing and unintuitive to navigate. In addition, every time I start my car, the radio turns on automatically even I don't intend to use it. It sometimes would "forgot" preset FM frequency, so I have to reset it again and again in order to listen to it via car stereos.Comparing to my old XM2Go radio (not mention iphone, ipod, Black Jack, and even my LCD TV), I found this unit a lot more time-consuming to navigate through its various functions. I have to say its designers and marketers still live in the stone age, at least their minds do.I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.P.S. If your unit locks up (it will happen once in a few days), just press at the same time both "mode" key in the front and "volume+" key at the side.
Well, I bought this product from CompUSA during the Thanksgiving sale. It appears I am getting what I paid for (maybe that's why it was on sale).I have used this item about a couple of times and it has stopped working after that. Now, the drive is not recognized by Windows XP operating system and the drive keeps on flashing without any results.Here are the problems with this drive that I can think of:1) The outer cover of this drive is flimsy and appears to be soft enough that can break if it falls on the ground.2) The USB port connection with the drive (which can be rotated 180 degrees) is fragile and has a possibility of breaking if yanked a little harder.At this time, it's not working right for me and I am trying to get technical support or a replacement if possible. I will update my review if I get a positive response.Apart from these problems, I also found a couple of positives with this device. The retractable USB port and the ability to rotate the USB port are a couple of pretty good features. Also, it worked fine for me the first couple of times with easy to use like an ordinary Plug and play device.Overall, I would not recommend this item to someone at this time. Go for a well known brand than a new unknown item just because it's cheaper.
I agree with the viewer preceding me. Very tinny. The ones I was using from my old computer sound 100% better. These are a complete waste. Two stars because I do hear the music but it sounds awful.
This product cannot draw enough power from the new mac minis - it only has a firewire 400 connection -and the new Mac Minis only have firewire 800. You can use a 400 to 800 firewire cable but it will not draw enough power for even a USB keyboard
LIKE THE OTHERS THAT WROTE IN WITH A ONE STAR RATING. I BOUGHT THIS FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MY DAUGHTER BY MARCH IT STOPPED WORKING THINKING IT WAS THE BATTERIES WE CHANGED THEM. NOTHING!!! I TRIED GOING BACK TO THE STORE BUT BECAUSE IT WAS A SPECIAL PROMOTION WHERE YOU SPEND A HUNDRED DOLLARS YOU GET A FREE BARBIE. THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK OR EVEN A CREDIT BUT THEY WOULD GIVE ME AN EVEN EXCHANGE. THE PROBLEM WITH THAT IS THEY ONLY CARRY THEM AT CHRISTMAS TIME. I HAVE TRIED LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR A WEBSITE, DIDN'T FIND A THING. THERE IS NO PHONE NUMBER TO BE FOUND OR EVEN A COMPLETE ADDRESS. SO I GUESS I'M STUCK WITH A LEMON.I AM BRAVE ENOUGH TO SIGN MY NAME MAYBE THEY CAN CONTACT ME.KIMBERLY JACOVINO FROM MONROE CONNECTICUT
I've had so many problems with this model. HP replaced it once because they were too stupid to diagnose that the power pack/cord was bad, I told them it was but they replaced the whole unit. Now the new one has paper jams all the time or won't load the paper at all. The unit has been a total dissapointment. I've got an older HP all-in-one and it is full of sawdust from the shop and it has never failed!
I bought this TV a while ago (as in over a year) and I am very embarrassed to admit it's taken me this long to look up the problem. While it's a wonderful tv if you can't hear the whistling coming from the it (which is why I gave this tv two stars instead of one), the whistling is enough to make me say it was DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE PURCHASE.It's fantastic to watch for the first 20 minutes to a half hour, but then the high-pitched whistling becomes unbearable until you shut the tv off. You can hear it from other rooms too, in my house anyway, so walking away won't help either.I'm grateful to others who have posted their problem on here because I will be calling Samsung as soon as I post this review to *hopefully* get it repaired free of charge because of the defect.
Bought this stereo CD player for the CD playing mostly.The sound quality was good for the price. Never used the radio much.13 months later, the CD player died. End of story.
When I received this Antec BP550 Plus rev 00F PSU, it was DOA. Testing the PSU with an Antec Digital PSU Testor, the findings were as follows:+5V measured as +5.1V (In Range)+12V1 measured as +12.3V (In Range)+3.3V measured as +3.4V (In Range)-12V measured as -12.0V (In Range)+12V2 measured as "LL" (falling under +10V)Power Good measured as 350ms (In Range)Though I have had to replace many defunct Antec power supplies in the past, this is the first one that I received as NEW DOA. (I've also replaced many other brands of PSU, as well) I'll probably continue to use Antec PCUs until I find them undependable. Other brands of PSU that I recommend are OCZ Technology, Thermaltake, Cooler Master, PC Power and Cooling, and Zalman.
I picked up one of these at a local Good Guys. Within a couple of months the CD (and thus MP3) stopped working. As a cassette player it has eaten multiple tapes (mostly books on tape which always sucks to loose one of a multiple tape set). The radio works fine, but 1 out of 4 functions doesn't even start to redeem this unit. I hope other manufactures take note, because IF the unit worked as it was designed, it would be the perfect small portable stereo. I spotted Amazon carrying this while shopping for it's replacement. I still haven't found one that fits the bill, but if you are looking for something like this, I'd try another brand first.
I bought this all-in-one unit based upon all of the rave reviews online. What a mistake that was! I have had nothing but problems with it. I love the duplex feature it has been a great paper-saver, but that is about it for praise!This unit is one of the worst offenders of consuming ink cartridges yet by Canon! In the two months that I have owned this unit I have consumed only two black ink cartridges and 10 each of all the colors. Here is the catch, I know many of you will think I'm crazy here, but 90% of my printing/copying is strictly black & white. Seldom do I want color! So, why did the canon design team create such a flawed unit. They have designed a unit that will consume your colors first then work on the black inks next. In my conversations with Canon I mentioned that I strictly choose the black feature for scans & copies, yet the machine automatically hits up the color inks first to make black. I do the same for my word & excel files as well.I strongly recommend that anyone looking for an all-in-one unit think twice before choosing this unit. You will save yourself a hugh ink bill! Go towards a laser unit, they may cost a few bucks more up front, but in the long term they will be much cheaper on the consumable side!
This product does not allow any type of music to be downloaded execpt for mp3 epg music [ Music downloaded from Itunes or Frosrtwire ] if you buy an album from an artist [ Example: Lil Wayne, Adele, Justin Bieber, Elton John, ETC ] it does not load onto the SD card. If you buy an album from the store and put it on your computer you can't load that music on the Micro SD card. If the only music you have is from Itunes or Frostwire then this is a great great buy.
I purchased this item and it worked fine but slow for about 4 month. All of a sudden it dissappeared from the network. All remedies recommended and weeks of dealing with NETGEARS useless e-mail support were not able to fix the issues. A search on the web showed that this is a well documented issue and many users experienced the same issue as I did. Due to the fact that you can not use the harddrives in the unit and use them in a regular PC, your data is lost. Read the web blog's about this unit, and you will figure out that this is a common issue. At one point that was even documented on NETGEARS own support website; however, they took all these comments off, as they figured out that they had no remedy.The network issue crashed 3 of my machines, which had to be reimaged and the data on the SC101 is lost and can not be recovered.
I bought this camera to take footage and pictures of my new little girl. I heard Canon was supposed to have the best picture quality. When I got the camera the image was terrible and choppy while the camera was panning across the room. Very grainy and unsmooth. It's supposed to have night vision, but it's still too dark. The sound quality was horrible, it records the sounds of the motor inside running, that's all you hear in a quiet room.
I used this mouse with my Sony Notebook especially for Skype communication. I could find this mouse has malfunctions. The first problem was that the external speaker (Microphone mode)of this mouse was not stable and not working after a few days using. But the phone mode is still working. I tried to find the reason through the program setting on my computer. But there was no problem and I could understand the hardware of this mouse itself has a performance or quality problem. And the other problem was that sometimes the cursor was just moved to upside, and it was difficult to find where is the cursor. When I purchased this, the price was very good. But I did not expect this situation. Even if I contact the seller with this issue to ask changing this to the new one after 2 weeks of my purchasing, there was no response. So I listed this issue on the claim list of Amazon.com. I am still waiting for the answer. I think already about one month has passed.
I LOVED this camera, everything about it, until it jammed for no apparent reason after having it just over a year. I've seen other users with the same problem on this website so I guess I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. But, do I buy another Panasonic, do I upgrade to the FZ8, don't know whether I trust them or not which is a shame because as I mentioned it is great - easy to learn & use, takes reliable pictures etc.
I opened the box and set it all up only to find that the sub-woofer does not function. The two peripheral speakers are quiet and barely louder than my built-in laptop speakers. This is an awful product.
Tried this antenna indoors. Did not pick a single HD channel. Placed it outdoor on my balcony and picked up a grand total of 1 HD station. I live in a major metropolitan area. Upgraded to an amplified Phillips (MANT510). Works significantly better. Picked up 5 or 6 HD stations. however not getting Fox at all.
I've had two of this product in a six month time span. Both stopped working with the SAME error message. The part is under warranty, but labor is not included! It's over 200.00 to fix. I advise EXTREME caution if you decide to buy a JVC camcorder.
I got this because I needed instant gratification and everyone was sold out of the 20GB iPod (except for the U2 version, but who wants that?!)I apparently don't have a USB2.0, so it never got more than 3 files copies over at a time before crashing.My computer is 2 years old and has been upgraded with RAM, but apparently no amount of RAM is enough to run iTunes on a Windows XP machine.This was supposed to help in relaxation and reduce stress through music ... not happening. I'm going back to breaking stuff.
Functionally it works fine, but for some brain damaged reasonthe designers made the two video inputs be HD15 male instead ofHD15 female like they should be. This means the standard SVGAmale to male cable you already have with your computer won'twork! You can buy an SVGA extension cable ($40 for a 6ft cable)that is male to female, but remember you will need one for eachinput, so you have already paid more than for the switch! Worse,the extension cables come with the two protruding nuts on thefemale end, but the box has two protruding nuts on the male inputso you will need to 'modify' your extension cable by hack-sawingoff the nuts, which means there is no way to screw the conectorsin. All and all a HORRIBLE design, and I don't recommend anyonebuy it. I sure wish someone else made a competeing product withthe right gender connectors, but I can't seem to find one.
I bought this unit at Sears, and they will not help resolve the problem. Within 6 months of purchase, the VCR will not stop or eject, and the TV powers down every time it is turned on. So even the TV will not work Sears wants $90 to come see the problem. Funai(manufacturer) says the VCR will never work properly and gave me instructions to unplug the TV for 45 minutes, then trick the VCR into ejecting by pressing fast forward and eject. Tried this over the course of 3-4 hours, with no results. Manually got the tape out of the VCR and the TV still won't come on. My wife and I put the whole thing in the trash. I am not spending another dime on it. With a lousy warranty like this, I'm very unhappy with Sears and Funai.
The phone and data connections are different sizes. It may be better to search for RJ-45(data socket)than cat5e which appears to be the cable designation. Anyway thanks to the previous reviewer who prevented me from purchasing the wrong item.Extra info:To be fair to the manufacturer RJ-45 is a telephone associated designation but used for data. The correct designation for the data socket is 8P8C, search for 8P8C and you will come up with almost nothing.
Not at all reliable. SW does not install properly and is not compatible with other media software. Store's "points" system is very confusing. Round control thing is really just up/down and left/right. Been waiting for something other than an iPod worth my money, but the zune is not it. Maybe I should try SanDisk or iPod next.
I have had two iPod Classics and have had trouble with both. The first iPod broke due because water got into the machine. I don't know how it got water inside of it. I was walking in the rain to class and it must have gotten soaked through my jean pockets. I would understand this happening if the glass was cracked and there was some way for water to get in but there were no visible cracks or damage on the machine. My second and last iPod (or Apple product for that matter) broke when the it's drive was damaged. The day before, the iPod was working. After I was finished using it, I put it away and left it alone. When I went to use it the next day, it took a couple of minutes for the songs to start playing. It would also change songs without me pressing any of the buttons (the hold was also even on). I took it to an Apple store and they said that the driver was broken and would need to be replaced. I decided that it wasn't worth the time or the money (even if it was a cheap repair) to fix a product that was going to crap out for no apparent reason. This wasn't the only issue I've had with that iPod either. Prior to the driver breaking, the rotating dial often wouldn't work. I would rotate the dial to select another artist and nothing would happen. It would eventually start working again (sometimes requiring a reset) but it was always a pain to deal with. When it worked, it was good MP3 player. However, the trouble I've had with them don't make them worth the price. Additionally, I'm not a fan of iTunes. It would be a good program but the music sounds awful when I play it on my computer (I generally use Windows Media Player if I'm listening to music on my computer). It will be nice to get a reliable MP3 player that doesn't require me to run use iTunes as well.In the end, I wouldn't recommend wasting your money on an iPod.
Do not buy this router. I have owned one for a year and it never has worked correctly. There is zero technical support literature include in the package and once it is out of warranty you have to pay for technical support, which cost $39.99, nearly as much as the router itself. What a ripoff. I recently switched from cable to DSL and that was the end of service for this router. According to the company rep (all the way from India) the router now has to be completely reconfigured to work with DSL. When I refused to pay for technical support the rep then tried to pressure me into buying an upgraded router model that she said would "solve all of my problems". What a joke, I will never buy another Cisco product again.
This is the second pen drive (the first from a different manufacturer) that has failed on me after a few weeks of use. I don't think I'm trying to do anything special with it - I'll be in the middle of trying to copy some files to the drive, when suddenly Windows stops recognizing it, and I'm no longer able to access the drive on any computer. Maybe my bad luck, but so far this technology seems iffy to rely on it for critical work-related stuff.
this monitor dose not worth the money you will pay for iti bought it cause one of the workers in the store told me that it is a good one well i bought it and when i came home i tried it and it was far from being a safty moniter cause1-i can barely hear my son even when it is on the highest volume2-the first 2 days the monitor did not have static but on the 3rd day when i opened it there was a very loud noise coming from it i can barely or lets say i only heared the loud beem voice so i returend it
I have a Fellows SB-97Cs and use tall kitchen bags. They are more durable but do require a bit more care during installation.
We have an RCA one similar to this and love it so we wanted one like it. We returned this one right away. It is so large and looks completely ridiculous. The clock display is simply huge and the system was bulky. We went ahead and found the much smaller (and even cheaper) RCA one.
The driver for this printer is 163, yes, 163mb. See their web site. Driver for the Canon Pixma is 10.3mb.
I have used Palm for several years having beenn disappointed by the demise of the Apple Newton. My palm V and then my palm 111C worked for me flawlessly. I have now &quot;upgraded&quot; to the Palm m505 and have just sent in my third return. Not one of my new palm m505 has synchronized properly. One of them didn't even go on right out of the box. My brother also bought a m505 also and he has just sent for a replacement, having experienced similar problems. The color is also disappointing and pails in comparison to the color of the 111c. If my next exchange is also deffective I will ask for a refund, and think about an alternative product.
I have had this piece of trash for 14 months, it has been a problem since day 1. It works less than 50% of the time with both DVD+R and DVD+RW discs! Customer support is useless and cannot speak English. Firmware they send does not help at all. Please avoid Philips at all costs. It is the first and last Philips product that I will ever buy. Countless time and $ wasted on this unit. Constant "Disc Error", "Disc Warning", "No Data" that result in loss of material. It is a piece of S@#T! Do yourself a favor and DO NOT buy a DVD Recorder from Philips. They treat their customers like garbage!
Another case of the sound board giving out after 18 months. Any company with a conscience would assume warranty responsibility for an obvious engineering issue.Not at all impressed.
I bought this tv 11 days ago, today march 21st, 2006 the top half of the screen went a little fuzzy and then faded out completely. Nice huh ? [...]
Flappy bass, no highs, no mid. Very disappointing. Absolutely a waste. I wish I can have my money back. They feel like you are listening to $50.00 boom box.
I wanted an extension cable for a new secondary monitor I'd also ordered from Amazon, and normally I wouldn't pay the extra $ for the Monster name, I figured the price was pretty good for a 4 Meter cable.I'm disappointed. I've got an NVidia GeForce 295 graphics card, which (like many graphics cards) has two side-by-side DVI ports for multi-monitor use. Unfortunately, because of the flare of the plastic part of the base of the monster cable, it can't be plugged in when there's an adjacent plug already plugged in. I tried other plugs, and they worked fine. At the price I can't be bothered to return it. I might be able to make it work if I spend a few minutes with my Dremel, but I really shouldn't have to.The build quality seems pretty good so I'll give it two stars, but if you think you might ever use a second monitor you shouldn't get this cable.
This is just a bent piece of metal. It should not be more than 25 cents but they are charging five dollars. I am in wrong business or may be I have conscience. Otherwise it does cling to the visor. Later on I found out that I can do that with couple of strong rubber bands (which costs less than a cent). Old unused velcro is another option.
This is not an easy set-up, especially if you want to use it to replace a router on an existing network, and especially if you want to add security. It comes with NO instructions. There is a set up disc, but by the tenth time it is checking your computer settings without saying why you will want to burn it because it will never stop. That's after it asks for all kinds of information, like you ISP address, something called a sub-mask, and so on, that you can find on the web not from Cisco. Now some things work, some don't, some say the settings are not compatible between the computer and the router, and so on. Maybe this is easy compared to other routers, but I suppose it is easy only for the very computer savvy and the people writing it is easy fall in to that category. It's like surgery is easy for a surgeon, but don't try this at home.
Although the product is marked as 4GB, it was only 1GB when I put it in my camera and when I connected it to my computer.
2 good things about it (when it worked) was the Wide Angle Lens, and the LCD is large.Eventually, the lens stopped focusing upon start up, I would have to restart it multiple times for it to finally work. Then, the telescopic lens just decided to stop moving and not retract, rendering it useless.I got little use out of this camera. Samsung makes good cameras, just stay away from this one.
I bought a sherpa a little over a year ago. I have not been able to get the altimeter to work, I have followed the instructions exactly and all it will do when i set it is jump around, it goes from 1510 to 18190 to -320 to 1948 to 6070 etc. its never the same. I have had other people try and use it, and they have had the same problem. I was wondering if i was doing something wrong,or if there might be something wrong with the instrument.I need an instrument like this to read elevation. This is the perfect tool for my needs. I'm installing 200 miles of pipe lines and i have got to know if the water lines are going down hill,and how much they are dropping,so we don't build to much pressure. I was in California this summer right on the coast,I set it there at sea level,and tried to get to work and it did the same thing. Would you(please)help me with my problem. If i'm doing something wrong let me know, if you think there is something wrong with the instrument let me know what to do.I need something that will work. Thank You Lonnie PLEASE HELP!
Lets face it you can't beat the price, its great. The player looks nice and has great capacity. However, as with all things in life its too good to be true.Rave-mp produced some of the first players in existence, and I just happened to have one. Its was great and I wanted to upgrade to a new one.WEll this new player is a weak one. You cannot browse through your songs with out the music stopping. Think about it, you have 2.5GB of songs to look through and your looking for one song in particular .... its annoying.The song quality is ok, and if you mess around with the EQ it sounds pretty good, ohh and deff use different headphones!!!I would tell you my eq settings, but today 4 months after I got it I pluged it into the ac adapter, which was already plugged into the wall and I got zapped. I smelled electric and burn ... the player died. I am ripping out the 2.5 GB microdrive to sell, and I am putting my money into a player with some quality, but not one of those horrid IPODz. :-P lol
This player does not play a dvd straight through. Every time it gets to the half way mark the picture starts to break apart and the audio does the same. I'm really disappointed with this player. Wish I had bought one locally instead of on line.
I purchased this item with the express understanding that it would work "backwards" with my xerox scanner. It does not. After several emails ftp transmissions with tech support and hours on the phone I was able to get it to limp along as a printer server not for scanner - now for the unfortunate part as a printer server, each user has to release the printer they are using for another user to use the printer. I have had much better success sharing printers with pc's on the network and leaving all the pc's on. The product did not fit my needs tech support was weak at best - they were not fluent in english and resorted to written correspondence via email - then because I couldn't get the unit to work as they said it could they gave up on me and stopped responding.
I brought this camera, because all I wanted was a cheap digital camera, that would allow me to take quick shots to send to my mum on email. Well, it was cheap, easy to use, but... The photos were useless. You could not even make out peoples faces in photos, and as for outdoor photos, nothing was sharp.I believe that this is mainly a result of this cameras very low resolution. I was aware of this when I brought it, but I thought that surely if it was not sufficient, then they would not sell it.All I can say, is stay away from this product, and maybe don't get cameras with such a low res. Anyway, as for my camera, I'm sending it back!And the only reason I gave it one star, is because the form will not allow zero.
I've had my ipod for six months now and at first I loved it right up until the problems began. After buying 2 games, my ipod froze up while playing one of the games and indicated that I needed to email customer service in order to restore my ipod. Luckily, I plugged it into my computer to charge the battery, and after about 15 minutes, the ipod reset itself and I did not loose any music at all.The second problem I have with this ipod and I own a nano as well. If your computer crushes, it is difficult finding the correct software to purchase in order to get your songs back from your ipod onto your new computer (Itunes Library). Once you purchase this software all of your songs still are not transferred back onto your computer.The third problem is Apple recently came up with a software update that automatically downloaded Safari(Apple's search engine) onto my computer and it ended up deleted all of my yahoo icons and search engines. The Safari software nearly crashed my computer so just be caution about your apple ipod software updates and read the very long disclaimer before downloading or updating anything or you could destroy the settings on your computer.
I wear my X6HR in a regular environment (office, home), nothing near extreme condition. However, in less than a year, I foung the rubber band of the heart monitor is broken in many placed and the rubber became brittle with many hairline cracks. This is clearly a quality issue with the material used for the watch. In a trip to the Keys, FL, I found that the little rubber ring that holds the band of the watch in place broke in two piece much like what happed to the heart rate monitor band. The band itself also has many small cracks. I am sure the band will break in half sooner or later. The LCD on the watch also became fuzzy when I wear it around beaches. This is supposed to be a watch that you can bring to an expedition, yet it failed miserably in a everyday environment. If you are looking for a tough watch, look elsewhere. My Casio G-shock never gives me any headache that this watch gives.
I just wanted a cd player to use at the gym. This contraption is much too complicated for my liking. It takes too long to load a cd, the sound quality could be better, and the battery life is too short. It's also made out of cheap plastic that doesn't seem very durable. This item is overpriced and is not user friendly. Don't bother with it.
I'm a freelance technology writer who lives or dies by the ability to record my interviews with chief technology officers and systems administrators of big companies. Having the accuracy of a quote or technical comment is critical. This is my third digital recorder by Olympus and they just keep getting better and better. The DS-20 model has plenty of room for recording multiple interviews before I'd need to download them. The quality and feature set are excellent. Wish I had one of these in graduate school!
Worked less than a week and quit working. Total waste of money and never heard back from the seller on a replacement.
Product seemingly works great, however after a short period of time passes it completely stops. Changing the channel and unplugging it doesn't seem to help. I have heard that overheating could be the cause of the problem, but I cannot do anything to get it working properly. It may be the previous model and corrected now.
Why would you want to buy a charge cable that could not function by itself?It's a major disappointment when I bought this item. I own both iPod and Zune. I bought a charge cable for iPod, which would plug directly to the iPod and electrical outlet from the wall; on the other hand, this Monster cable requires the sync cable from Zune for it to work, what a failed design from the company.Why is Microsoft product always falling one step behind Apple?I loved my Zune, just don't like this Monster cable.
Man all i have to say is that whenever i put these headphones on, the next hour my ears would ache with pain and sometimes this things even made me get a stroke of pain whenever i yawned or moved something in that area close to my ears. Weird.. I know... but then again it might just be me but i never had problems with any other headphones b4, but u'll have to try it for yourselves.
This antenna did not work at all for me. I only received 1 channel and that was full of snow. The antenna is not made very well. The only connector kept on falling off, and a call to there CS dept. was really no help at all. They offered to replace it at my expense, and that it would take 4-6 weeks to get a new one. I would choose a different brand.
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.
Unfortunately this cable didn't perform as expected for me. There is a ton of interference that makes the image on my projector blurry and looks like it's fading off to one side. I'm giving it one star based on it's usability, which is unusable. The cable seems to be pretty sturdy though... so if I ever decide to hang my neighbor's barking dog this would be perfect.
I bought this recorder to keep movies and shows I had recorded from my Ultimate TV (similar to TIVO). At first it did okay, failing about 25% of the time. It started having a higher and higher failure rate using the same types of discs. I have tried many brands of disc and had the same results. It is especially bad with long recordings over 3 hours. The failure rate now is probably 80-90%. I will not be buying another Panasonic audio/video product.
I got this as an early Christmas present about a week ago and have been endlessly frustrated with it. First, the maps are 15 months old and several major are missing. Second, it didn't come with a AC charger so can only be charged in the car. Third, it is set to never turn off, so the battery is ALWAYS low. Fourth, when I did find a software, the battery was low so I am currently trying to charge the piece of junk in my because the software won't update unless the Maestro is fully charged...very frustrating!!!
Don't buy this. This needs powering off every 3 days. It just hangs every 3 days. Same thing happens with the one we have in the office. Unreliable.
I bought this machine to replace a VCR that died. I thought this would be easier than using tapes, but I have to say I'm gravely disappointed. Pausing live TV is really cool, and skipping commercials is great! But the unit itself does not seem to be very stable. I've had it for only 24 hours now, and have already had to unplug it twice to reset due to it either locking up, or a loss of some basic functionality that was only restored with a restart. Maybe this was just a fluke - time will tell.But here's the real kicker; you can't use this thing like a VCR unless you sign up for the TiVo service. I'm really not interested in downloading program guides, advanced searching, season pass recording and all that. I just want to be able to record shows, and watch them later. But the record function is completely disabled unless you sign up for the whole service. So on top of the price of the unit, I have to pay $16 a month just to be able to push the record button! That's ridiculous! Who would do that? The TiVo service is not needed in any way for me to simply record the show I'm currently watching. That would be like buying a DVD player, and being required to pay a monthly fee just to be able to push play. I can understand if your life revolves around television and you want all the bells and whistles the TiVo service offers. But if you just want to record shows once in a while, you're much better off with a $30 VCR. I had no idea this is how these things worked. Guess I should have done some research first.
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.
This was such a waste of my time and money, I could cry. The software takes forever to download, and is not compatible with Vista. If I had taken the time to read the reviews that others had written I would have known that and saved my money!! Might as well have taken my money and thrown it in the trash!!
I recieved this cd player as a gift. It worked very well for almost 6 months. I started noticing strange watery noises in the background of my mp3 cds. It grew to be so loud and distracting that I cannot listen to mp3 cds anymore. Then regular cds, burned or not, could not be read. It just spins around really fast, and displays: no disc. I have to take the cds out and put them back in 5-10 times to get the stupid thing to read. I have not beat on this thing at all, it looks brand new still. I am very disappointed with this cd player.
See my review for the 2TB version of this product. In a nutshell - this NAS product doesn't support NFS, which makes it unsuitable for many NAS environments including Unix (although you can limp along with Linux SMB support) and VMware.Plus it's overpriced. Look at the Promise SmartStor alternative (NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ is almost 2x expensive and is less capable than Promise - ATA-150 instead of ATA-300).
I did an upgrade from Version 9 to Version 10. I loaded the software three times and could not get the "features" unlocked. The software runs very slow on a computer that ran the older software well. The online support suggestions don't work and noone answers the support line.I am asking for a refund.
I should learn that SONY is a shell of its former self and the quality is not there. This radio looks good, but looks are decieving. The reception is poor, the poorest I have seen. And I am close to the business. Even local stations that my other HD radios picked up without a hitch, this radio had to struggle. Even fussing with the antenna, this radio could not pick up many non-HD stations. Yes, the AM was disappointing too. Of all the HD Radios I have, this was the only one I decided to return. I am not mean by giving this one star. If the radio does not pick up atations, who cares about any other feature?
I purchased a NEW Rio Carbon and from the beginning the controls are extremely sensitive. Just brushing against a button will cause a playback to restart or skip. I have to hold it out in front of me by the edges to be sure I can get through a book without having to refind where I was. Got it to use while walking but I can not put in in a carrying bag but have to carefully hold it. Very frustrating.Also the power button is held in place by a thin narrow piece of plastic that flexes each time the Rio is turned on or off. Shortly after the warrenty period was done the plastic broke from repetitive use. Rio will not repair it, but offered to exchange it for a considerable cost. I now use pen or pencil tip to turn it on and off.When it works it is OK but I would not buy another Rio unless the controls were protected from accidental use and there was better quality design and materials.
All you need to do is get some foam, cut a small rectangle that will fit like a bracelet around the handlebar of your bike, and put your garmin forerunner on the bike as you would your arm, over the foam. works great, much cheaper.
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.
I purchased two of these cards to join my PC's together at home and I also purchased a Linksys 100Mbit hub. The idea being that if they were all from the same manufacturer then I shouldn't have any problems. Well, I've been trying to get my network working properly for the past four months without much luck. I have just replaced both of the network cards and they are still performing at about the speed of a 56k modem. I think it has something to do with my NT machine which is a dual-pentium 133Mhz. They have a note on their web site about it not always working with dual pentiums. Technical support is only available during work hours when you are nowhere near your home machine and if you e-mail them they just say &quot;call me, we can do this&quot;. After three phone calls and 30 minutes on hold I decided to give up. Oh well, I shall have to try another brand. If you don't have a dual pentium and you do have an up-to-date BIOS then this would probably be an ideal card to give you great performance at a great price.
It's hard to imagine now but my wife and I actually waited for almost 2 hours for the store (5:00-7:00 AM!) to open to buy this POS!! We bought it on a "Black Friday" sale. BIG Mistake!!!Buy ANYTHING BUT this!!!Ink Tips:--------I got this from a guy who fills printer ink for a living.You have to "trick" the printer into thinking it has ink.To do this, you apply about a 2 1/2 - 3" strip of black 3/4" wide electrical tape around the "top", front face of the cartridge. The top of the tape should butt up against the colored cover plate.There is a small rectangular slightly grooved clear area that you must cover, so that the printer "thinks" it is full. There is an optical sensor that detects the presence of ink from that area. (This is not 100% fool proof but it has worked for me and should buy you some time UNTIL you can find a REAL printer.)I now have tape on ALL my cartridges...Can't Print:-----------That is the BIGGEST problem with this printer. The printer SHOULD allow you to SELECT EXACTLY what color to print in. IF "I" wanted to print a RED For Sale sign and my blue ink is out, "I" should STILL BE ABLE TO PRINT MY SIGN!!!I think brother manufactures ink that is HIGH in "solvent" (all inks have a certain amount of solvent), which EVAPORATES QUICKLY explaining HOW ink "mysteriously" vanishes even without usewhich is probably about 99.99% of the time.Buying Ink:----------Someone posted about where to buy your cartridges for $5 each.Printer Tasks:-------------The ONLY thing this printer was reliably capable of was faxing.IF I can fax (and I didn't know the first thing about sending a fax) then virtually anyone can fax. However, IF ANY of your colors are out you CANNOT "print" a fax, just "send". So basically I bought 1/2 of a fax machine for about $99. (I got robbed...)The THREE Beeps From Hell:-------------------------One thing I haven't read yet about this printer was just how ANNOYING that printer "triple beeping" error message can become. Man I just want to rip the thing up off the desk (like the guy from California - I "HEAR" YOU!! "brother", NICE TOSS!! and INDEED I can appreciate the satisfaction you received in doing so!!) and you basically just want to slam it down HARD onto something hard like a driveway or pavement...this printer really IS that ANNOYING!!This happens usually when you are running LATE and you need to print something IMPORTANT and can't or when you try to shut it down and it keeps beeping to "remind" you that you have jobs to complete BEFORE shutting down and you DON'T!! beep, beep, beepI too will enjoy totally destroying this worthless piece of garbage when I find a "suitable" replacement or maybe I'll make some kind of robot out of it...Error 41:--------Yea, I had that problem too after about 10 1/2 months but was able to get a "refurbished" model which took FIVE days to receive. Just for the record, the refurbished model will ONLY cover the "remaining" time left on the original 1 year warranty.This left me feeling really ripped off because if a "new" printer is already a BIG POS, just how much more of a POS will a "refurbished" unit be???Support? What Support??-----------------------I went to www.brother.com to see if I could get a toll-free or even any actual phone number to find out if I could scan a document and save it as a .jpg or .gif (image) file. The only thing I saw was a "Fax-Back" support (or email but I wanted to "speak" to someone not email and WAIT days for a response). Now if you can't PRINT because one of your colors has run out, how in the hell are your going to be able to PRINT out a faxed-back document???I will NEVER EVER purchase another Brother product again...In my search for a new printer, I will be looking for a printer that I can open the lid of a cartridge and pour my ink in and close the lid. Then I can buy my ink in bulk and the ink cost won't be so much of an issue. If it has 5 or 6 separate functions, give me 5 or 6 buttons to individually select which function I plan to use.Thanks for all those who took the time to post!Best Regards & God Bless...
I got this for my Apple TV1080P. It works just fine on my older 720P Apple TV, but cuts in and out on the 1080....spend the extra couple bucks and get a better cable. Because I believed my cable to be capable of full 1080P, I brought my Apple TV back to the store.....I should have known better
Seagate should call this what it is, an "external hard drive". The cutsey packaging and text on the box is stupid and patronizing.Mine was Dead On Arrival (DOA). I plugged it in and the internal orange light kept blinking on and off (my other FreeAgent doesn't do that) and the computer can't see it.NOWHERE on their lousy on-line help system do they talk about this particular failure, but plenty of folks on the Internet seem to have had DOA devices with the same problem.STAY FAR AWAY from this lemon.
This battery is NOT the correct part for a T23. I can't attest to the other models. The battery may well replace the part numbers listed, but they are NOT the ones for a T23. I bought this item for my son, who lives in another city, knowing that he needed a battery for a T23. The battery delivered does not look like this one, and as I found out when I got the part number from my son, the ones listed here are not for a T23.
This is a piece of garbage. I bought this drive in September 03, along with a new iMac with flat screen. The drive wouldn't read many of my Zip disks, rarely loaded, and frequently froze my iMac. After numerous, frustrating communications with Iomega they agreed to replace it. They sent me a reconditioned model that fell apart before I could even insert a disk. They sent me another one. Which also froze my iMac and ate my disks. They sent me another one, mid-December. Worked fine until last month; same problems.I've been talking with them and the only "solution" they can offer is to send me another one (!) or offer me a 15% discount on a higher priced model. Obviously, we're not on the same page about this.Don't waste your money on this model; it's garbage.
Unfortunately, the device I was sent did not work. The picture was black and white with lines running through it.I needed something functional quickly so rather than wait for a replacement, I went to Radio Shack and purchased the device they sell to perform this conversion function. The Radio Shack device worked perfectly.Guess I just got a bad one of these devices.Thanks to Amazon, the return process was very easy. So it was not a big problem.
Just after the warranty was up, the thing comes out of hibernation or sleep mode and enters the "pong" mode with a bouncing message advising it is set to the wrong resolution. Mine is not. Samsung offers no help, but will fix it for the cost of a new one. There are fixes involving soldering a resistor to the circuit board. Removing the power cord helps sometimes. At first, I thought it was my computer having standby/hibernate problems.
I bought the Sony E-Marker because I thought it was a great idea. I am the type of person who does not remember who sings what and the title of songs. I was estatic when I received it in the mail and could not wait to start using it. To my disappointment when I went to download the driver I found out that it is only compatiable to Windows 98. I am currently running Windows ME. I tried to contact emarker for support with no luck or response. I have no idea when an update will come out so basically I have a product that I would love to use just sitting on my desk taking up space.
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 bought this product, installed the software, and burned a couple of DVDs with no problems. The next time I tried to use it, however, I saw the same problem noted in other reviews for this product. Namely, my computer no longer saw the drive. What was happening, at least in my case, is that the power connector to the drive itself was not snug and the drive ended up losing power. If I fiddled with the connector long enough power would be restored, and my computer would recognize it again. Unfortunately, I had to keep my finger on the connector to maintain power to the drive, so using it to actually create DVDs was pointless. I do not believe the connector was damaged since I only had the product in my possession for four days, and was very careful with it during that time. I ended up returning the product and purchasing a competitor's model. In summary, an otherwise nice product is nearly worthless due to a very poor design for the power connector.
I was at first attracted to the very impressive specs of this model along with its very attractive price. After delivery the honeymoon ended there. When playing Anamorphic DVDs formatted for 16X9 televisions like my Sony XBR 34" 16X9 with the progressive mode on; I noticed a twitch at the top of the screen continually at 15 second intervals. This of course was quite annoying, very noticeable when the menu was up prior to playing the feature. DVDs like Das Boot, Star Wars, Attack of the Clones, and Band of Brothers, and countless other 16X9 formatted DVDs all exhibited this same irritating anomaly. It was then clear it was not the DVDs, but the player itself. I exchanged the unit for another one, same problem. I then borrowed a Sony NS-715P progressive scan player from a friend and no problems at all. I bought a JVC player in 1999, a 1028VBK and that was fraught with problems as well; so it is good-bye to JVC DVD players for me, I have had enough. I am now looking at Sony or Denon.
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.
You don't have to spend a fortune on expensive cables when you are dealing with digital signals. Keep in mind that all digital interfaces have error correction built into them. Did you know the internal components of consumer electronics are connected with tin and nickel? There's no gold inside! So there's no need for oxygen-free, gold tipped, multi sheilded, super mega supreme cables. If you don't believe me, buy this cable and a no-name cheapie. Compare them for yourself -- you will see no difference.With analog signals, a good quality cable may make a difference (although the difference is usually only visible on an oscilloscope).
Unless you're a real gadget fiend, save your money and buy and x-box. Doesn't do all of what this thing does, but it fails to do so at about half the price. :) What it DOES do is provide a good chunk of song storage and a digital output, plus you can use it to play games. I'll bet in 4 months somebody will have build a CDDB-capable front end for it as well.If you *are* a real gadget fiend, just use the money to build a silenced Celeron PC without a monitor for the same cost or less (&quot;Too cheap to display&quot; indeed!) and get the same or better quality with more storage space and greater flexibility. Sure, you'll have trouble finding a black slimline case, but otherwise I don't see much here that you couldn't do yourself.
microsoft just wanted to get rid of the brown zune jr music said they took to many orders along with amazon guess they can't keep track of there inventory or they just wanted to upsell from the begining I ended up paying 50.00 more dollars for the black zune
This is a nice device when it works but when it breaks out of waranty you're stuck. When a company sells a device for this much money they should create multiple avenues for their customers to get their products fixed. Monster has only provided avenues for getting their devices fixed while under waranty. When their products are out of waranty, their solution is for the customer to replace it at the customers expense. I fix 50 to 60year old tube amps (rewire, retube, and recap) and I can easily find parts for them. The service group at Monster can't provide replacements components for something made in the last 10 years. If somebody from Monster would like to discuss this Patrick Palaad has my contact information. Sincerely, Derek
I concur with everyone else on this board... My DVD hasn't gone out yet, but it sounds like it will. The VCR just crapped out though. I keep getting lots of errors and it keeps eating my tapes, and cleaning won't do the trick.Magnavox will send out a replacement when I send them my broken unit plus a check for $99. WHO THE HELL ARE THEY KIDDING?! I think we should all file a claim against them.....this is ridiculous.
I purchased the cable as suggested by Amazon as other items to buy along with the purchase of my HDTV. Upon installation I found that the cable was unnecessary for the average TV installation. I did return the cable for a partial refund. This was a bad purchase for a dollar loss.
I have had this machine for a few months and already replaced all the inks multiple times. Consider I've only used it a few times a month to copy, it's pretty expensive to keep the ink flowing! It refuses to print even black and white if one color ink runs low - "low" not even empty! I am looking into buying another multi-purpose machine that is chepaer to keep it working.
The MFC-4800 I purchased has been a serious disappointment. Although Brother was willing to replace it twice, they were not willing to acknowledge there are engineering problems with the model itself. In short, the machine does not keep all of the lines straight (and running parallel) across a page it is copying. Unless Brother has since corrected this problem, I would definitely stay away from this machine if you are looking for professional quality copying.
I bought this product last week, followed their directions, had a 600MZ drive with 128 ram which was within their requirements.When the computer did not recognize the drive, I called tech support 3 times, and all times I was run around all over the internet to download this and download that. They didn't tell me how to find the information, just find it. Ended up having to take and have the drive installed by tech. They had to re-install OS. 98SE Still am waiting for the TDK tech to call me back after he had done some research. It was suppose to be an easy install, In my case it wasn't, and tech support gave me the run around.
Don't not fit my garmin (at all) as described. Garmin eTrex vista HCx color is the one I have and it will not fit.
this mic was good for up to about 30 feet then you cant really hear anything so i dont really recommend this to anyone
I got this and it worked for about 5 minutes. I tried the cd player and it doesn't read burnt disks. So now I'm taking it back.
This radio, here in Folsom, a few miles from Sacramento CA, could pick up only one AM station! That station also has HD, which also was receivable. However, I could not even hear KFBK AM(1530 kHz, 50KW), the station I wanted to hear in HD. Other radios here get many stations, including KFBK. The radio did work fine on FM, but that wasn't what I wanted to receive.I called Amazon, they sent me a return label, UPS picked it up, and Amazon issued a refund to my credit card. As far as I am concerned, the radio is junk. But Amazon did the right thing, efficiently, and without complaint.
I have gone through 4 of these in the last 3 years. I always carried a spare as they never lasted much more then 1 year before going bad. SMC has always replaced them for free until that last one when they said the product was discontinued and they would not even talk to me about it unless I paid them to talk to me. These things are junk! Stay away from them. By them from a reputable company like Netgear.
Well after determining we wanted to make the plunge into new technology, we took a chance on a product/brand we never heard of. Wow, was that a mistake! In fact, 1 star is probably too generous in this case. Everything from poor set-up information, very poor users manual, very-very poor tech support people who we could barely understand, to the most important disappointment...poor-fuzzy image quality of the product. We tried all the suggestions provided to improve the picture, however, we had a far better one with our big screen-projection TV prior. Needless to say, we exercised our consumer rights and returned the product. We'll instead take a closer look at brands and products we've heard of and used before such as Sony, Envision, Samsung, etc.Keep shopping.
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 was disappointed that the ink cartridges were almost dry of ink and barely printed. I expected them to at least be readable on the tape.
I works fine. However, I Tunes overloads my RAM whenever the library updates so badly that it locks my computer up. Apple should find a better way to update the library.When I called Apple Tech services they were totally unhelpful with the library update problem. The blamed it on Windows and gave me no solution.
[...]I have a MFC-420CN for about a year. I used this mainly for scanning. In total I have printed only about 50 pages so far. It stopped working with the error "Unable To print". After trying to fix the problem going thru brother forums I called brother. I was asked to read error code(reboot the printer while holding "Menu/Set" button.Once it shows "Maintenance" you have to release the "menu/set" button and then press 82). The error code showed up as 41 as mentioned in the forums forums. She said this printer is not in the warranty. I told her I have read the brother forums and I am pretty sure that this is a common problem and brother extended the warranty. She told me that that it is only for the old printers not this one and she asked me to take the printer to the specified service center and pay for the repair. Which is half the price of the printer and the same error can show up anytime. Now my printer is sleeping happily where it belongs, the trash.I would never suggest or a buy a brother again. Probably spend some more money and get a HP. ALL REPUTED COMPANIES STANDS BEHIND WHAT THEY MAKE AND BROTHER IS DEFINITELY NOT ONE OF THEM. Shame on brother.I have reported Brother to BBB.
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.
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 have several RS 4 & RS 40/45 headphones.I recently purchased 2 RS 110 headphones to replace the RS 40/45.Don't bother with the older models.The RS 110 or the RS 120 is much improved.Longer range, better sound quality, better mechanical engineering, improved transmitter/receiver. The RS 110/120 uses 2xAAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries, so you can replace them when the wear out.(Don't use alkaline in the RS 120 because you may forget and put the headphones on the charging stand and cause the batteries to rupture.)
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 one of these. It only hums but won't produce sound. The problem lies with a resistor that is undersized (cheaper) which blows and blows the power supply capacitors which are not exactly robust either. I would hate to think that KLH used substandard components to save a buck max at the expense of having most of these fail. It is all the more damming if you note that most of them make it through the warranty....barely. Best to pick a different brand. I would not have rated it one star if it was possible to rate it none.
i got the max drive today and it will not work for saveing any thing on my ps2 memory card i have try for 3 hours to work this product and did not work at all look guys this max drive is junk to buy for 41.00 bucks to buy at best buy. AVOID THE MAX DRIVE OR SUFER TO BUY. its a rip off.
this the 2 nd 5610 v /xi i have gotten thou they were used they both have failed only from the ink door censer even the door is closed it keep telling me that it is open other than that it has been a good unite called hp they tell me that it is a new issue if i known that this was gowning to happen i would have not got them hp sent me a link to buy a new one now that this one is no longer made but the door dos not happen all the time if they would make them like they did with the hp 2210v with the ink under the bed that one you had to lift the bed to replace the ink they would not have this issue
I have purchased many a Chinese made cheapo cable. You get what you pay for generally, however these snapped instantly and left the pieces inside my player.
This USB Cable is not the highest quality as you could tell by the price. I connected it the first time to my phone and part of the connector broke off and got jammed in my phone and I had to remove it with needle nose plyers. The drivers seem to work ok if you only need to syncronize music through Windows Media Player. I would recommend purchasing a micro SD card instead of using this cable. You can upload and download stuff directly to that card through your compluter instead of dealing with cables. Just my opinion.
The Samsung YH-820MC and related family of iPod-competitors represent a nice attempt, but are not quite ready for prime time. Too bad, really, because with some improvements this could be a solid little iPod-killer. Obviously, this model was rushed to market to capitalize on the iPod craze, and it wasn't really consumer-tested extensively enough. Samsung is shooting themselves in the foot, because with better software and an easier, more feature-rich interface, it would be an excellent little player/recorder.First the positives: Good sound... not super-powerful, but nice. There are several standard EQ settings (all presets, and fairly decent), and there is a surround-simulator (WOW) and BassBoost. A truly nice feature is that you can also change the player's tonal output to match speakers, earphone, headphone or carpack. The shuffle and repeat play are good, and volume is easily controlled through membrane-keys on the unit's faceplate. The screen is bright and clear, big enough to read without being overwhelming. The unit's size is perfect... it fits well in the palm of the hand, and controls are thumb-reachable like the iPod. It's slightly longer than a pack of gum, and very slim and light. Battery life is realistically 4-5 hours, and charging takes only about 2-3 hours. The unit has a built-in lithium battery, but it may be user-replacable. The proprietary connector includes a red/green LED to indicate the charging and USB interface status.Now, the negatives, and there are plenty of them to report.Generally, the biggest and most disappointing problem with the unit is that it *requires* you to use Napster-to-Go for everything. That in itself isn't so bad, except that you also *must* be online to do anything at all with your library (or indeed to even connect to the unit). So, even if, like me, you have no interest in buying music online (sorry, I'm not a pop fan), and you simply want to copy your own mp3 files to the player, you have to sign-in to Napster. This makes all your transfers even slower, as it is communicating god-knows-what about your music library to god-knows who over the net, and possibly adding digital-rights management to the files you already own. Add to the mix a slow connection like my dial-up, and you're in for a long haul just to copy your own music to your own player. Sorry, but this is just too limiting and basically obnoxious. If I own the music I want to hear, I shouldn't have to go home, log on to the internet, wait for Napster to start up and sign me in, and sift through annoying napster pop-up ads... onlyto add or change my player's library. Also, I can't use the player at work, since I cannot install or use Napster on my office machine.Some other problems that bothered me were that the player's controls are clunky. The play/pause/power button often has to be pressed twice to respond, while the back and next buttons are overly sensitive. This made my life difficult when listening to long audio files (I listen to jazz, opera and classical pieces which can be quite long). An accidental brush of the next key skips immediately to the next file, and I'd lose my place in an hour 1/2-long file. Ditto with trying to scan forward or back using these keys... if you don't press hard enough and hold, it would register the command as a skip back or skip next instead. Scanning through files is slow (and constant speed, but it does have a auto scan-lock feature so you won't be losing feeling in your thumb). You'll find that the unit's HOLD switch is absolutely essential.The interface is workable, but a little clunky. They have tried to make it intuitive, but have omitted any help function to guide you if you get confused. The manual (as per usual in the electronics industry today) is for kindergarden-users only ("to play a file, press PLAY," The End). Only after poking around did I discover that I could access limited file functions (delete, add to playlist, et cetera, but for voice recordingsonly). The volume level auto-resets between boot-ups. I often had the volume cranked to hear some mp3s I had recorded at low levels, and the next time I used the unit, the volume would "normalize" to 50% level. This may be a feature, so as to save your ears from being blasted unexpectedly.Other users have mentioned long boot-up times. This is certainly true, 20 seconds roughly. While this is annoying, it is not uncommon for nearly all the mp3 hard drive players I have tried. I found it worse that it took a long time to shut down. It is easier to simply set the "power off" timer to 30 seconds, then when want to I turn it off I simply hit the pause button.Another problem is with using the device as a portable USB drive. You have to use the proprietary connector, and any music files you transfer this way are not playable. They are not updated in the unit's playlists, accessible only through Napster (See my "for geeks only" note below for a technical work-around for this problem). There is also no seperate USB-mini port. You have to use the proprietary connector. Even though the unit will function on battery/USB power, I found that the unit's operational speed was increased greatly when the power adapter was also connected.Recording is a breeze, and is acutally a little too easy. There is a record button on the side of the unit, which when depressed for more than 2 seconds, sets the unit to recording. To my surprise, I accidentally recorded a lot of stuff without realizing it, because the button is in a spot that makes it easy to hit it by mistake. The soft-touch button is small and you may not notice when it is pressed. Several times, I found that I had activated the record when I pulled the unit in or out of the belt clip. The line-in recordings work well, and let you encode directly to mp3 (max 160 kbps, 44 Mhz). The voice recording always defaults to 32 kbps, but the mic is clear and sensitive. There is a 3-hour (180 minute) file limit to any recording. Line-in recordings are done through the included patch cable (mini stereo male > micro stereo male). Record levels are decent and controllable on the fly. You can use line-level or headphone-level as input. Headphone-level sources are trickier, since the volume of the output device can overmodulate the record levels.Lastly, the unit claims to be Windows Media compatible, but it is NOT (despite the manufacturer's claims above). WMP 10 (with the most updated drivers) does not even recognize it, even if the system can see the unit as a USB drive. Tech support at Microsoft also says they have no plans for including this unit in their "Plays For Sure" device interface feature. Interestingly, the package for the Samsung states that one of the system requirements is to have Windows Media Player installed. Why, if the unit isn't recognized by WMP? The answer is that when this model was previewed during the Comsumer Electronics Show last year, it was announced to be WMP compatible... but that must have changed, and perhaps MS rejected the unit as a supportable player. The Samsung's package also mentions nothing of requiring the use of Napster (it only says that it is "Napster compatible"). This means that it must have been a last-minute change of interface software to get around losing WMP certification. So, isn't that false advertising?As a consumer, I feel angry that I am only told after the purchase that I also have to use software that requires me to register and be bombarded with ads... and I can't use anything else. Neither ITunes nor MusicMatch can recognize the unit, either. It's like buying a TV, and then once you get home you find out that it will only work with one cable company's signal, and you can't even play your DVDs on it without subscribing to that cable service. Deceptive and underhanded, to say the least.Many of the interface problems can be fixed if only Samsung makes the attempt. The firmware release is 3.01, so I am holding out hope that they are going to continue to improve the functioning of the unit. It still has a chance of being a reasonable iPod-turnative. Dropping the Napster requirement and adding Microsoft WMP compatibility is an absolute MUST (especially since they already advertise it as being so). Samsung is also seemingly too concerned with appeasing the RIAA to care to make things easy or usable for the consumer.Are you are listening, Samsung?Note: For Geeks OnlyIf you are more of a techie, you can overcome the Napster problem by downloading gUSB.exe, a freely-available USB utility for Windows XP (available here: http://winamp.com/plugins/details.php?id=139125). Once installed on your computer, this makes the Samsung's entire drive accessible through the Windows File Explorer. You can then transfer music directly to the (hidden) system folder SYSTEM/MUSIC on the Samsung's drive. But, that in itself won't make the files playable... you then have to run the Samsung's Windows Utility (included with the unit) and select "rebuild the library." This will read the files in the Music folder and add them to the unit's track listing. Likewise, if you delete or rename anything in the Music folder, you have to re-run the utility to re-update the track listing. This is sometimes time consuming, but is still faster than using the Napster software (and you don't have to be online to do it). This also works for the line-in and voice recordings as well. But beware, without using the Samsung utility afterwards, the unit will not operate correctly and will freeze up, requiring a hard-reset (there is a pinhole reset button on the back of the unit). With the gUSB utility, you can also play the files directly from the Samsung's Music folder through any Windows mp3 player (WMP, Winamp, MusicMatch, et cetera). Be very careful not to delete any of the other folders on the unit, otherwise you will have to reformat the unit through the Samsung utility. Also, like any XP drive, you have to "safely remove hardware" or "eject" the disk before disconnecting to avoid losing data and having to reformat.
The price was good, even the reviewss about it, but unfortunately it failed to work in it's first month.Amazon Customer care efforts are highly appreciated.
Didn't like this adapror that much. I had to take it apart because it wasn't working. The contacts were not out far enough so it would make contact with my plug. After I got it apart I realized that I didn't need to take it apart to fix the issue so I put it back together then took a small screw driver and bent the prongs out so it would work
Another review says that Bookmarks work with "audible" files. I didn't realize that this is some sort of special file format and that bookmarks do _not_ work with audio book files in MP3 format. I should have read more carefully, I guess. Nonetheless, this thing goes back to the store. With bookmarks in MP3 files, this is a decent player that would get a 4. Without it, it gets a 1 as being nearly completely useless. I bought this for my son, instead of an Cowan's iAudio5, because it was on sale for $85, which is nearly $50 less than the iAudio5. Relative to the iAudio5, it is a pretty good deal, but not without bookmarks. Don't they do any market research?One other problem: The iAudio5 lets you organize mp3's into folders, and then lets you play everything in a folder. This thinks it is smarter than that, and that it can figure out what your music is and present it to you in virtual folders. But in fact it is too stupid to do that properly. If you just have mp3 files in a folder, and those files haven't been "identified" using for example the freedb identifications, then the e100 can't understand that it should group everything in that folder under the folder's name. The iAudio5 respects the folder names that you put mp3's into.
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.
Great flexibility. It can control almost all my home theater system. But bad quality and not durable... after 14 months of normal use, LCD is not displaying properly and the buttons are not responsive as it used to be. (heck.. I even treat this remote as good as my digital SLR)My cheap 20 dollar universal remote outlasted this expensive piece of junk. Would not recommend this product and simply waste of money.
UPDATE: "On March 30, 2012, WorldGate Communications, Inc. (the "Company") filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code..." Worldgate was the maker of OJO and provided of the OJO Network - without the network this OJO is useless. I have owned OJO's for 7 years. The last year they would not function to make video calls. Just being able to "power-up" the device means nothing if it wont connect to anything.
First off, I really can't comment accurately re: the sound quality, as I'm using low-end speakers, but it sounds OK to meThe ease of use is awful! You have to press buttons and spin dials to access sound levels, customize features, and everything else. And if you don't make up your mind instantly wherever you were at "conveniently" flips back to some other menu or feature, so don't hold that thought when you're going thru a million different options and features, many of which are poorly explained in the owners manual. BTW I am NOT tech-illiterate, I am fairly "fluent" in DOS, Windows 98 and XP and I still find this receiver annoying and confusing to configure. Too bad all the menus and sub-menus don't display on a TV (my DVD player does so) only being able to see one option/feature at a time and then only for a few seconds if you don't make any change(s) is very irksome, to say the least.As for reliability, my unit stopped working 3 yrs ago after several years of service and I sent it back to the factory, or UPS depot (yes, many repairs are now done by UPS) and got it back in working order, although the troll who fixed it bashed up the cover in order to jam it back into place and warped the top noticeably. I should've demanded a refund for this sloppy, shoddy "workmanship" but didn't. And now 3 yrs later the unit is overheating & shutting down constantly, so I guess it's time to be a good little consumer and go out and buy the latest and greatest in disposable electronix. BTW I have a +30 yr old Marantz 2230 receiver that still works fine (in primitive stereo only however).I won't be looking at anymore SONY receivers
Bought this TV almost 3 years ago, and loved it so much that I just bought another one. Wish I hadn't.There is an issue w/Samsung TV's where after 2-3 years of use, they will not turn on right away. Try googling "samsung clicking" and you'll see what I mean.I think enough of their TV's do this to where it warrants being called a manufacturer's defect. Samsung, however, refuses to do anything about it. They're happy to send out service, of course, for a huge fee.I hate to give this a 2-star rating, because up until a week ago, I was loving every minute of this TV. It's still awesome when it finally does turn on, but buyer beware as soon as your warranty runs out, so do the TV's functions...
VCR IS TOO NOISY. THE UNIT IS BEING RETURNED. READ AN EARLIER REVIEW REGARDING THIS PROBLEM.
I bought these headphones because I thought they were high quality and lightweight. I ended up having to use my cell phone wire clip to clip the wires to my shirt or else the left bud would pull on your ear. These is no bass in these headphones. Most of the reviews state good bass, but it feels like the treble is on 8 and the bass is on 2. Very disappointed.
Hello, I first want to say that this is a preliminary review and will follow up after I hear back from Trip-Lite but there are things prospective buyers should know. Both my LC1200's are not meeting published specifications. The specs are NOT posted on amazons website and you need to go to Trip-lite site to read them. Unless your incoming supply voltage is WAY off AND does not vary (your supply voltage is 110v - 112v and does not vary), this unit may be useful. If you supply voltage is more typical of the Northeast power grid (where I'm located) and varies between 117v - 120v, you'll be doing more "harm" to your equipment then good by using an LC1200. I apologize for not providing all the spec's right now (Am currently recovering from surgery) but will follow up with full details when I get back to my office (a few days). BTW, I am and have been a licensed master electrician for over 30 yrs. and currently manage an electronics service & repair shop.
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 owned several digital cameras, and this is my current digital camera in hands. I would write a short review as a critical person with concentration ONLY on important things to watch for.Pros- Uses only 2 AA batteries.- Battery life is very good.- Small camera size. Easily fits into a pocket.- Can set '+' flash level, which forces camera to make a stronger flash. I use it almost every time.Cons- Resolution. The images are not sharp in terms of that you can't distinguish individual pixels when looking at the real size picture. I would say, there is no much difference in quality between 4 MP and 50% (1 MP) scaled down version. The same problem exists in Sony DSC W1 camera.- I had many problems with "ON" button. Sometimes camera refuses to turn on. It can be fixed by shaking camera and trying again. (It could be a defect in my camera only).- Some camera parts are painted plastic, which can be scratched.- Camera can lose all settings and preferences if left with discharged batteries (~several hours) or without them at all (10 minutes).- Video quality 640x480 is pretty good in high quality mode, but eats flash space very quickly. Windows 2000 didn't have the right codec to view the file. I had to install it by myself.- Camera is performing slightly below the average in low lighting condition with auto settings.
The duplex printing feature is useless because in duplex mode the printer mixes color inks to create black rather than using the black tank. This wastes an incredible amount of expensive ink and produces lousy, washed-out black.Tech support claims that this is because the black ink would show through to the other side of the paper, whereas the lousy washed-out black may not. I haven't yet tried a paper in which this was the case (I reverted to the old-fashioned method of printing odd/even pages and flipping them around) and am convinced that it's really just an underhanded ink-selling strategy.
I have been using an Expert mouse for 7 years (and a Turbo Mouse on my Mac before that), but finally the left click button has expired. I decided to give this trackball a try since it was an optical.It is well made, and has a nice heft. However, I am disappointed for several reasons. First is the ergonomics. The ball is significantly smaller than the Expert Mouse's, which is makes precise control more difficult. But more significantly, the relationship between the trackball and the buttons is poorly done. When I positioned my hand for optimal trackball control, I found it difficult to double-click quickly and would have to move my hand again. The buttons need to be more towards the user's wrists.But the biggest complaint is the stalling, reported in a previous review. I don't think it's dirt--I think it's the pattern on the trackball. There is a cool pattern of silver and black swirls, except at one spot. This spot is black, patternless area about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter, and I think the optical sensor has difficulty in picking up movement in that area. Every time it stalls, I look at the ball and note that this area is over the sensor. Microsoft optical trackballs are completely covered with a dense pattern.Yes, it is only 1/3 the cost of the Expert Mouse. But all these complaints aren't a reflection of its lower price, but rather, design flaws.
This lasted just one trip of a little over 500 miles. I bought a BlueTooth to FM converter to replace it and am much happier with this.
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 )
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.
I have owned the Ipaq 5555 for a year. My review is far from positive. The unit has glitzy features but many disappointments. Battery life is not long enough for practical professional use. Handwriting recognition is about 90% at best and usually less. The unit has a slippery exterior that should be kept in a case; a poor engineering design , unless they want one to drop it.What is most disappointing is the one year warrantee support from HP. I developed synching problems. HP support put me through a variety of time consuming phone support resets et al. Finally they agreed (reluctantly) to accept the unit for analysis. We sent it in. The J2 connector on the main board was cracked. Despite a lack of any signs or history of external abuse, they claimed the unit must have been dropped and sustained significant impact. They are not planning to honor the warrantee. I am the only one who uses this unit. HP does not honor their warrantee. I would not recommend purchasing this unit.Other limitations are common to most PDAs. Slow compared to PCs, laptops, tablets. Poor screen size for internet.For the price this is not worth it.On the positive side the security features were valuable to me as a physician to protect confidential patient information. Otherwise it had little special to offer over units costing a fraction of the price.Wireless internet was of little value due to the slowness of connecting and unreliability of auto connecting. Within my own home I could walk downstairs to use the PC to access and get internet info more expediently. The only time it helped was on the road, and that was limited. Email access from the PDA is not happening for me.Many programs have to be purchased for PDA use that would be built in to most laptops and other PCs. Bluetooth devices are too pricey to be a good value.I think PDAs are great for storing contact info and making notes, but should not be pushed into the realm of truer computing. They should be easily held and capable of sustaining 4 foot falls.Again, I would specifically avoid the HP products because they are not honoring their warrantee, using flimsy evidence to shift the blame off their poor engineering of a handheld onto the user. Get a far less expensive Palm for basic contact and calendar use, a laptop or tablet for on the road computing and bypass these expensive and impractical Ipaqs.
I bought these because the price was great but I was disappointed. There is definitely too much bass and not much else. The sound is all highs and lows. Adjusting the graphic equalizer on the player(software) can't completely fix it. I bought the Creative T3000s to compare and they are noticeably better. I returned the Logitechs.
Have had this printer for 3 months. Used with a laptop (running on vista home premium) mainly as a printer. Installed Adobe Photoshop elements which is great for scanning. Fax is straightforward too.I have also a Macbook running on Leopard 10.5.2 and the using the Lexmark All-In-One Center software (provided on printer CD) is VERY buggy. It has a 50% success rate on the scan without preview mode, but near 0% with preview scan. I cannot do a preview scan and adjust scanning settings which is terrible. The scanner cuts out at the end of the progress bar and causes software to 'unxepectedly quit'. Even the preview scan is disabled in Apple's Image capture (version4.0) software. Maybe I'll have to try photoshop for Mac??Also you cannot use NON-Lexmark ink cartridges. It refuses any different 'compatible' brand.So I got to use vista home premium to get results. Such a shame it cannot perform on both software platforms.
I have owned this printer for ~ 3.5 years. It worked very well for approximately 1.5 years, had satisfactory performance for the following year, now is abysmal. The print heads are not designed to last the lifetime of the machine. Check the internet. This is dirty secret HP does not disclose readily. ARE YOU SERIOUS HP?!?!? You suck. Your product uses an excessive amount of ink now, requires frequent 'burping' and print quality is lackluster. Very disappointed. If you only want a printer to function for ~ 1 - 1.5 years, then HP products are for you. They do NOT even offer print driver support on models over 2- 3 years old. INCREDIBLE! I had replaced with a HP product and it started performing abysmally as well with 'ink system failure' notifications. Google search it and see the atrocious design of HP. Disgusting. I don't purchase products designed for 12-18 mo of use with NO support after 2 years. I will steer clear of all HP printer products in the future.
I've been a fan of Linksys products but the last two adapters have sent me to DLink. This product wont work with any of my computers. Spent an hour on the phone with Linksys' poor tech support. Ended the call after the 1st hour and decided to return it. Not sure what happened at Linksys but I bought a CF11 and USB11 and both were dead out of the box. Chose Dlink as a replacement for both and had no real problem and their tech support is much better than the Linksys.Don't buy Linksys.
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.
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.
I ordered this online, but when it arrived I was disappointed. The case is not high-quality. For the price, it is a rip-off. The fabric is inexpensive, and the logo on the front is ugly. I covered it up with a hippie patch to make it look better. I guess I am stuck with it, but I hope you will look elsewhere as this item is definitely not worth the price.
Be warned Cellular Factory intentionally put up the wrong pictures on this listing. This is the cheapo adapter with no activity lights. You might as well buy it elsewhere for half this price. Cheap, cheap, cheap. False Advertising.
shipment came late and when i finaly recieved it it was broken. refund took awhile so overall i just wasted alot of time....
I plugged this one in and setup was easy. LAN networking was painless using default settings.The problem is that it won't connect or maintain connection with SoCal AT&T; ADSL (using my reliable fixed IP), where other modems will. When it's connected, it's fine, but when there's a power outage or other interruption it will not re-connect. Tried everything, including tech support. They think it's defective, but I don't. Anyhow, back it goes.
I continue to be dismayed why Apple pushes these drives. They are by far the most solid looking and feeling drives, but from a pool of about 20 drives that I have used LaCie's has the poorest reliability (this is not hyperbole). Two out of two of these are no longer functioning, LaCie can't fix them and never again will I rely on LaCie to backup any of my files, images, audio, video.So much of me wants this sexy, strong looking drive to work, but my experience and my conversations with other uber users make it clear to me that LaCie is not the way to go. Please ask around before you buy this drive or support this company.
The great thing about the Lomo aesthetic is its emphasis on improvisation and instinict, leaving room for the happy accident and running away from premeditation. Fortunately, these are values you can apply to ANY camera because I am (sadly) forced to agree with the reviews below commenting on the shoddy construction of this not-cheap camera. The shutter invariably gives out, screws come undone, or film gets stuck. Just not a good value.
I am a confessed musicaholic. I could sit and download for hours. But, why would anyone buy this flash memory player when there are other ones with more features AND a display? I will stick to my Iriver any day. The inline recording feature that it has is remarkable. It really is cd quality. Not that I want to rip off the music industry, but with this feature you can record an album, for instance, off of AOL for nothing. It really is cd quality when you record like this. This IPod can't do that. I think the hard drive Ipod is a brilliant idea, and maybe someday I will get one. But for the money, you can buy another flash memory MP3 player, with a display, with a radio, with voice recording (some may find that useful, I don't) and the inline recording. And they look better. Whats with the boring white? Naah I'm not sold on this.
I liked the physical design, but was unable to get anything resembling a strong or clear signal in my car. I tried a few different things, but have given up. I think it might have worked OK if I there were not any other competing radio stations in the area.
As the earlier reviews mentioned it is easy to use and the documentation is only 2 pages. It works fine for media files but it isn't very good for backing up the OS or programs files. The software although easy to use is a bit sloppy. During a backup if it finds a file it doesn't like for one reason or another it kills the entire backup and you have to hunt down the "bad" file and fix or remove it. After 5 days of trying to get a 40GB backup I've had to resort to moving them folder by folder. It also will not work if you don't have XP service pack 1 installed. You may want to consider a spare HD, external case and a main stream backup software program.
I bought this product around Christmas of '05, like many others and have had nothing but problems with the unit. Since i bought this unit, the car dock on this unit has gone completely dead and after getting it fixed, it went bad 2 months later with being unable to pick up a signal from the satellite, again, another car docking problem. The first time it just so happened that a software update that i had performed on my computer to "work out the bugs" caused a system wide failure and according to customer service, the update had been "frying car docks." Needless to say it made me very uneasy about their updates. after the second time i called sirius, filed a warranty claim, and waited. i waited for over 4 months for my unit. everytime i called, they said they were on back order. it was a frustrating experience, and a complete flop on sirius's end. i'm hoping that it was just a flaw in design which caused these units to fail. if i was going to give you any advice, it would be to go with the Stiletto which is basically a reworked S50, or go with XM. Apparently though, and you won't have to look hard, sirius has a major problem keeping up with demand.
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
My son loses his ear buds at least twice a month, so I bought several of these purely based on price, and every single pair fell apart within a week (the plastic padding came off and wouldn't stick back on). Definitely don't stand up to teenage wear.
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
Dont try to fix an xbox just by a new one. Im not stupid but six months of repasting and heating did not get me anywhere.
No actual experience with the mount, but I had to return it because the color was black which was not noted in the posting by Amazon. Either silver or white would have been fine. Since then I have learned that on Peerless mounts a s suffix = sliver, w = white and no suffix means black. The low rating is for omitting the color from the posting. I'll post later on my return experience.
I am a Microtek fan so this product was disappointing. It is slower than my older Microtek scanner. It does well on color photographs but poor on scanning text. It especially fails when using Omnipro 10 which it claims to support. I sent it back!
I've owned one of these blue armbands for about 4 months now and use it on average 4 times a week. Here's my evaluation, put simply:Pros: (1) Looks cool on your arm at the gym. People know you have a Nano, because, hey, it's right there on your arm. (2) Comfortable stretchy material.Cons: (1) Velcro dots are spaced about 3/4 inch apart. If your arm circumference falls somewhere in between those dots, you end up rubbing the tip of the band against the side of your chest, snagging your shirt throughout your workout. Apple should've gone the extra distance and put a solid piece of velcro on the band instead. (2) The band material picks up dirt like nothing else. No problem if you wash it after every workout, but for those who work out on a regular basis & have better things to do than wash an armband, the bottom line is that it gets grimy-looking. (3) Brightness of the blue has faded over time. Perhaps has to do with the frequent washings. (4) Not that convenient to switch songs or see the screen while exercising. Use a playlist or the shuffle option. (5) Leaves the cord from the earphones too long. There should be some kind of cord-wrapping/shortening function included in the armband. I tuck the excess cord in between my arm & the band while running - fine, but annoying to have to do.Anyway, I think the above criticism is appropriate given the high cost of this item. Give me a belt clip anyday.
I love Intel motherboards, but this form factor is an entire problem. Read carefuly the word "for BTX" I found this motherboard and I thought I was going to build an inexpensive computer. Terribly wrong. First BTX cases are expensive (if you find one). Second, the processor and fan needs to be compatible and this is difficult considering how old it is. Third DDR400 memory is practically obsolete, you can find it, but it is more difficult today (2008) than two or three years ago when this motherboard was designed. Read before clicking or you will buy an absolutely useless piece of equipment. You better go for an ATX motherboard capable of DDR2 and Dual Core. Believe me , you are not going to save money with these old motherboards.
The price on their "new" iboook g4 is outrageously expensive. It's about 400 more than they went for new, back in 2005(4 years ago).
Flash didn't work most of the time and if it did, it took to long to set itself up again. Had to change batteries constantly!!
Bought this burn a while back along with a 100 pack of TDK DVD record ables 16x, up to now not one has been burn but i had this long time sony blank laying around try burning it and it works i don't know minds must be bad cause it can't burn any DVD only SONY DVD so far; but it was good clear picture every thing
First of all, you can't hook up a flash drive as was advertised. Second of all, I was hoping for digital tuning, which it doesn't have. Also, the little display it has only gives you the number of the song you are on, not the time in the song.My alarm clock radio sounds better than this one. I would recommend spending a little more money and getting a better one. The only thing I really like about it is that it is very small. It is perfect if you need a travel size CD player.
As usual the product is quite intuitive as will all Brother's product. The software that runs the product is quite easy to understand and use but the hardware is poor. It is quite flimsy. Further, not sure that anyone else has had the problem, but the fax works less than 10% of the times I have tried it. Since I have vonage, I assumes that it was my connection that was the problem, but when I put my other Brother fax on the same line and connection, it worked without promlem every time.
Not worth it... too thick, defeats the purpose of having a Nano. Plus, I also bought a 5 pack of skins including an arm band and neck string FOR THE SAME PRICE at Amazon. In other words, this particular protector is disappointing.
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.
I had searched and searched for the right Palm case and thought I'd found it in the Dooney &amp; Bourke Bayou Palm V Case. I was looking for something that looked good, protected my product but didn't add a whole lot to the size. Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad...It may have been the particular case I had was defective, but my Palm kept sliding out of the case. I had this product for like 2 weeks and my Palm fell out 4 or 5 times. Fortunately, it happened when I was pulling my Palm out of my jacket, thus the unit fell back into coat pocket and the Palm was not damaged. I put the unit back in time and time again, trying to solve this dilemma, but could not do it. After 2 weeks, I reazlied I could not use the Dooney &amp; Bourke Case without the risk of damaging my Palm, so I returned it.Again, it looks great and offers suitable protection for the Palm (especially the screen). My experience may have been an isolated one, but be careful: make sure the case holds the product!
Hard to say if I have bad luck, or if this is a bad product. I usually don't have issues with components, but this one simply didn't work. So based on my "sample of one", it gets one star, for being a $40 paperweight that I have to pay return shipping on.
This headphones are really great! Problem is with the extension court... It doesnt work without the remote control... (I tried to replace them) If you can use just the short cable (without extension) it will be fine...They are constructed for the new HD3 20gb mp3 walkman. I have MD. My question is if the extension work with this player... Because there is no remote for the new HD3 player... It made me sad... Now I have to buy a new HD3! :)
Don't forget to turn off the battery operated subwoofer, otherwise you'll lose it over night.... unless you find another AA to power up a mediocre sounding bass supplement that doesn't exist without the battery. Zero bass without the battery.... zero stars. Well, you get one star, because there's no zero option.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!BUYER BEWARE this printer has been one agonizing problem after another and now IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. It does print nice pictures when it works. Right now my pictures do not load, I went to tech support and they told me I have to send in the printer for repair. I bought this in April of 2007 and it quit working in November of 2007. I maybe printed 100 pictures in that time. Take my advice and save yourself the money, time, and headache. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BUY THE EASYSHARE PRINTER DOCK SERIES 3!!!! I would not even want a free one (I'm not kidding, it is too frustrating).
I have a 17" Asus G73jh series Gaming Laptop. This lap desk is advertised as compatible with 17" laptops, but it is way too small to work properly. It is also flimsy and I feel if I were to accidentally press down on my mouse too hard, the hinge would break on the mouse-pad.All in all, a poor product for larger laptops. It might be fine for a small 15" laptop with a micro mouse, but the manufacturer is stretching the bounds of reality in advertising this as a product compatible with 17" laptops.
It slowed my download speed by half. Bought a XyZel ZyWALL USG 2.0 and I am very satisfied with it.
This cast is sold stating that it will work with this HD., I will not, is is to small, making it a wast of money. Check out your recconendations more carefully.
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.
The product works as described, but the description of the product needs further clarification.It needs to clarify what type of systems it works with.i purchased, and didn't know what I was purchasing till i received it.Different from what is expected.
The radio reception and the different alarm features are great! However, the clock features are absolutely terrible. You have to be within 12 inches of the clock to see the time because it is so dim and blends into the blue background.
This ink cartridge is not living up to expectations, to say the least. I purchased it (a high yield cartridge) instead of a lower-yield cartridge, presuming it would last a long while. Well, it has not, and I do not print out so much that it should be used up already. I am assuming this cartridge is either faulty or was dried up and so I have not had the use of it I should have. I will now have to order a new one, and will not order this one again.If anyone else has had trouble with Lexmark ink cartridges, let me know.
How could this foul piece of machinery get a decent review from anyone is beyond me (do they work directly or indirectly for Toshiba - or the imposter that actually made this thing?). Why the heck did Toshiba put their name on this thing? Maybe I just got stuck with a lemon, but all I can say is this thing just did not work, period. The Auto setup thing was a joke - but when I tried to setup manually, that was it. Nothing worked....I'm sure no consumer wants it unless it works well.
Don't waste your money on this product. Not even at the discount price is this product worth the time, effort or shipping. As a professional electronics designer I can say this product is worst quality at any price. My wife purchased the item as a quick replacement for failed original equipment. It lasted about three months then failed due to internal electrical short. Well, I dissected the cable to find very low quality materials. The insulation on positive lead split causing short to a braided ground wire. The ability for this product to pass UL is highly questionable. Buyer beware!
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.
I have tried numerous times to install the software for the HP OfficeJet 5610xi. The installation appears to go smoothly but a request to restart the computer keeps reappearing, and after the computer restarts the cycle appears over and over ad infinitum. A search of the HP web support does not reveal a reason for this. And no I did not have the USB cable connected during the attempted install.
I bought one of these. It worked OK about three months and then just quit. I do not recommend for anyone else.
I set up the SimpleShare 500 today, and it was "not discoverable" on my plain vanilla home network.I called Simple tech support, and after a few diagnostics, they said it will not work with Vista.I wish I knew before ordering!
Strengths: THE MOST SHINING point of this product is that it could insert extra MicroSD card. Expend its capacity to external large memory.Weaknesses: BAD SOFTWARE come with the machine, must be upgraded. VERY Limited functions than non-brand product.Details: I bought two different kinds of players at the same time. One is Sansa C250 another is a non-brand product, no experience on other brand. I would give Sansa C250 4 star originally. However after compare the other non-brand product. I could only give it 2 stars.Here is the fact of comparison.Another one is a MP4 PLayer from China (KEO)( possibly distrubited by iceTechUSA?).(1) Value/Function : Santa C250 is much more expensive than KEO,but function is much less;(2) Function: KEO has MUCH MUCH more functions than Sansa, it is MP4 player which will play most of the media format wy plays several formats; Sansa C250 FM radio is weak and hard to tune, as an expensive player, it loses it value at this; KEO has triple size of Sansa C250 screen and higher resolution, while Sansa's photo function is only a symbol, could not be used at all in practical meaning;(3)Sound quality:I compared sound quality with another expensive monitor headphone; they should be at the same level in my view; KEO comes with an inferior earbud,Sansa has a average earbud. However, most of the people will upgrade earbud after purchase to persue extreme sound, this should be not a big issue;(4) Appearance: KEO is half thickness of Sansa C250, but a little bit wider and longer;itis metal body, beautiful shape, looks solid and VERY well built, could compare to any SONY MP3 machine in my view; Sansa C250 definitely loses at this;(5)Expandable: Sansa will beat any other brand at this A MOST SHINING POINTING FOR MP3 player; KEO does not have expendable slot;(6) Accessories: Sansa C250 comes with very little accessories , no charger, no protection cover, USB cable is bulky and clumsy ; However KEO has USB charger, and a becautiful soft silicon protection cover, delicate ans presise cable; Simply do not understand why such a famous brand comes with so meager accessories?Sansa C250 definitely loses at this point;(7)Software: KEO will immediately work on all me three XP box( I do not know MAC) no need to install driver even. Copy music and photo all fully easy and automatically runs well.FULLY support worldwide language (include Asian area) It also shipped with CD ripper and other applications; While for Sansa, the software comes with original machine is garbage, it ALMOST not works at all (Connect problem, duplicated copy, not support world language), in a word , it can not work if no firmware upgrade. I WAS VERY suprised why a FAMOUS BRAND manufacturer will pass quality ensurance to issue to market with such an inferior software, after struggle whole night , I finally upgraded with version 1.1, afterwards it could accomplish basic work. A pain.Conclusion: I leant a lesson, brand product is not necessories best product, possible just an above average product.
I have other Altec Lansing speakers in this product class. I use this at my desk at work, but it's not good for much else. The sound is even too weak for use on the deck while grilling. The included B.T. headset adaptor works OK, but is not great. I wouldn't pay over $25 for this
My roommate has these speakers and they keep me up constantly at night because of that evil bass vibrating throughout the apartment. Even with the subwoofer turned off and the bass turned down to the lowest setting, that damn bass still gives off that obnoxious reverberation in the next room where I sleep!! It's just as bad as when those inbred teenagers driving those rice rockets cruise down your street with their ghetto music echoing into your house. So if this is how badly it can annoy people at the lowest bass setting, I don't even want to hear what it sounds like with the subwoofer on. Honestly, who the hell needs to listen to bass this loudly? The makers of these speakers set it up so that you have no choice. I have small home stereo AIWA speakers from 1997 and the bass never vibrates into the next room. Why do people feel that they can't listen to music unless it disturbs anyone in their vicinity??The inventor of these speakers should be sent to a North Korean gulag.
I'm in the process of recording many of my VHS tapes into DVDs. Recently I bought a 100-spindle pack of Memorex DVDs. If you want to become familiar with the "burning process failed" or other similar message [even at reduced recording speeds], these are the ones to buy. About 1 out of 4 fail & end up as coasters. I've not had poor results with TDK, Verbatim, or Maxell; an expert pal of mine said Fuji is the best he's used and that Verbatim is starting to get quality problems from some of its outsourced manufacturers [in the UAE, for example]. Pay the extra 2 or 3 cents per DVD and get quality - NOT Memorex.
This was great for about a week. Then it lost the ability to recharge. Now we have to plug in the camcorder wherever we go. Buy this and some really long extension cords and you can take video anywhere!
If you want a DVD that actual plays MP3's, this is not the brand. I bought one of these elsewhere and on the second day it started refusing MP3 CD's. Their technical support is non existent and judging by the other comments, I wish I checked here first. Fortunately, I was able to refuse the charges on my credit card. There are much better DVD players that play MP3 sold. Apex does not make any of them. Beware of anything made by APEX. If there was a negative 5 rating, it would go to APEX.
The item I purchased was defective and Discount Jungle was not flexible or sensitive about the issue. I am very unsatisfied with the customer service.
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.
I'm all for buying inexpensive cameras. I know I'm no Ansel Adams, I just wanted a camera to bum around with. One small problem, though. You can't see through the screen to take a picture! My photographer brother even tried to adjust it and he could do nothing to remedy the situation. Don't buy this camera!
Bought a Shuffle and then realized that I cannot transfer music from my friends into my Shuffle or vice versa.When I plugged the Shuffle into someone's else machine/iTunes, it said the Shuffle had been initialized from a different machine/library, and asked if it's ok to delete all the files in the Shuffle.Fine. So I went ahead and delete the original files and copied some MP3s from my friend's PC. The catch was that I got to keep those songs only if I don't plug the Shuffle back into my own machine. Once I plugged back into my own laptop, iTunes deleted everything I had copied from my friend.To me that's a ridiculous constraint from Apple, that a "mobile" device cannot be used to transfer files?! I mean, why shouldn't I be able to get music from my friends and copy them into my own library (especially music ripped from CDs we paid for)??So the hack I'm using now is to format 30% of my Shuffle for DATA and 70% for music, copy as much of my friends' files as possible in the DATA partition, copy the files from the device into my iTunes library, AND THEN copy the music into my Shuffle. Hell of a work for something I shldn't have to be doing in the first place...On top of that, I can't use both my work and home PCs to load the Shuffle, since they'll just cancel each other out, and it's too much hassle for sync'ing up my libraries in my different PCs just for this...Other than that, the thing looks nice and is featherweight and all.
We have a Fellow's 87c Shredder. We did massive amounts of shredding in the months following our purchase. I like the few bags they supplied with the Shredder, so instead of buying disposables, we simply emptied out the bags into our garbage. It only takes a second, and you might get a couple confetti pieces here or there, but there was never any need to buy disposable bags. Now after reading the other reviews I'm glad we didn't buy them. I suppose you could use other types of less expensive trash liners, but I recommend just dumping the shredded paper into your recycle bin or trash can and reusing the durable plastic that came with the unit.
I bought this cahrger and I was never able to use it!!!I even bought the correct tip for my laptop but I can't get it to work.I have no one to talk to at targus!!!Save Your money - STAY AWAY.
This camera, which I have owned for a year or so, is limited in every way. The 30 minute time limit (actually 21 or 22 minutes for a formatted DVD) is only the begining. Once you have the images, you can't do much with them, as the camera and the software (CRAP!) is not very useful or user-friendly. If you don't buy SONY brand discs, many other brands, that claim to be Sony compatible (such as panasonic) will fail ONLY WHEN FINALIZING - that means you just lost 30 minutes of footage - for us it was our daughter's first day skiing!Thanks Sony, for reminding me why I hate your products!
Apple has intentionally disabled the Video Out button on the Classic models. Spend more, get less features. I am shocked to hear that Apple will treat so poorly those who shell out $349 for a 160 GB Classic. I contacted the Geek Squad none of the salespeople or support team had a clue that Apple had disabled the video out feature. They pushed every available button before contacting Apple to find out that Apple has disabled a basic feature available on all prior video Ipods. I had stopped at Circuit City first and had the same experience there.I would not have bought this so quickly had I known that Apple disabled the video out capability. The video settings menu is still there, but all the clicking in the world will not change OFF to Ask or On. Apple will soon be selling a $49 accessory to allow some limited output of video. I already own the Icuiti IWear. Memorex and Virtual Reality Ipod video accessories, all now rendered useless by this greedy move on Apple's part. We all expect value-added from Apple, not elimination of a basic feature. Shame on you, Apple and Steve Jobs.
Good: Loved the look of the Rio Carbon, easy to use, great sound.Very Bad: Volume wheel stuck wouldn't turn. I wonder about quality control at RIO.
Overall - there are far better mp3 players out there for the same money. Don't buy this one.. keep looking. This player REQUIRES the use of iTunes meaning that one can't just drag and drop music into the player. This means installing this bulky virus/software and waiting for it load each time you want to monkey with your music. Also, you'll be forced to use only one computer to manage you music. This concept is completely dim-witted and annoying.My iPod Shuffle irreparably died after one year and one month - just one month after the warranty ended. I've heard similar horror stories so I know that I'm not the only one to have experienced this.Also, the player does not have simple, but vital, functions like "hold" or any kind of on-the-fly file management.Get something else that has drag-and-drop file management (sorry, that means non-Apple) and last longer than a year.
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.
The actual cord on the earbuds is entirely way too short for us. So Sony added an extension cord, but when I connect it to my iPod only one ear works. This has now happened for two sets. I'm not trying for a third.
I recently purchased an HD DVD player so I needed a learning remote to accomodate that and incorporate my previous devices. I've had the Sony VL900 years ago and it was hefty and felt like quality.This is extremely light weight and feels/looks very cheap. I went through every code for 5 devices and none controlled ANY functions. The learning was hit and miss as well.I returned for a refund and happily purchased the exponentially better remote by URC, the MX-500. Now that is a remote and way easier to program. Sure, it's more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
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!
Like one of the previous reviewers, I am also experiencing intermittent contact issues with the battery grip resulting in loss of power. Specifically, when using the lithium battery magazine, there isn't a snug fit even when the lock knob is engaged. That is, there is clearly some movement possible between the battery magazine and the grip. After inspecting the contacts inside the grip, this appears to be sufficient to break the connection resulting in the power loss. When holding the camera with the grip (that is, rotated 90 degrees), this essentially guarantees that the camera will not power up.Inspecting the unit further, I think it was a combination of a misaligned latch for the lock knob allowing the movement between the grip and battery magazine, and a poorly positioned brush contact inside the grip.In addition, when testing the AA battery magazine, one of the contacts fell out.Overall, this seems to speak to variability in quality that buyers should be aware of. This was my first experience with Opteka and likely to be my last. The price of the Canon grip may be higher but I would not underestimate the value of a better manufacturer.
It's about 99 days old and there is no sound at all and even new tapes look like they are at the end of a 10 year Bl_ckb_ster life cycle! (It was like that about 2 weeks ago but I fought with the manual, remote control and cabling just long enough to run out the warranty!) I'm going to get a quote on the repair but will probably just bin it and learn that sometimes manufacturers manufacture to a price point - even if they aren't any good at doing that.The unit feels cheap... and it has turned out to be so.
How can I review this toy when it is unavailable. One wonders if toy companies do this on purpose. Right before the holidays they hold a toy right under children's noses, via commercials, and then parents end up paying top dollar for these toys. I feel as though these toy companies have the capacity to make enough of these toys to go around as I am sure there will be more than enough available after the holidays.
I have a degree in physics from UC Berkeley, and have built, programmed (in various computer languages) and networked hundreds of computers. This computer was built from off the shelf, most commonly used, name brand, components (Intel processor, Maxtor hard drive, Corsair memory, etcetera. I read and followed the installation instructions precisely, and I had a very similar experience. However, if I removed the card, my computer would boot, but very slowly. After it booted, I attempted to remove the card's utility software, which proved impossible to remove. I also called the Trendnet Tech Support line and the assistance I received was less than useless. After I explained the computer would not boot with the card installed (I had put it back in for the call), she told me to click on "Start", click on "Network Connections." I had to remind her 3 times that since computer would not boot, I could not get into Windows XP Professional to do what she was asking me to do. After the third time it began to sink in and she asked "Your computer won't boot to Windows?" After wasting nearly an hour running me through their "diagnostic" that she was apparently reading from a script, she declared the "hardware bad." No kidding!? She offered to let me return the card so they could "repair and return it" to me. I declined their offer. Amazon, which is always great at customer support, is now sending me a replacement card. If the replacement card fails to work, I will order a Linksys PCI wireless card.
I boutht this amp for its small size. It was very simple to hook up and does amplify the audio levels fairly well; however, it does introduces more noise into the system then I was hoping for. Also the bypass switch (on/off) doesn't allow the signal to pass through when off, so I can't bypass the amp as expected. I'm checking with Pyramid to see if I got a faulty item or if this is normal operation. I would not buy this item again, but this may be the norm for cheap amps!
The description says this is a touch lamp but it's not. I wish I had sorted the reviews by date before buying it. I would have seen that most recent reviewers complain that this is not a touch lamp.
Not sure if this is supposed to be a thumb drive. It shows up when you look for thumb drives on Amazon, but it does un-thumb-drive things when you plug it in. It should contain a warning THIS IS A NEW IMPROVED THUMB DRIVE so that people who want the kind of thumb drive that doesn't need a user's manual know not to buy this one.
This seems like nice speaker wire but I ordered two 100' spools and both came up short at only 89' each. Based on the consistent reports of shorter lengths than advertised, this is not an accident but rather a fraud perpetrated by the seller on us buyers and Amazon. Unconscionable. I ordered a 100' spool of another brand of speaker wire and guess how long it was: 100'!
people at apple store suggested i get a kensington, upwards of over $100, I figured this would be a great value. Unlike the other major brand, its quality matches the price.there seems to be missing one of the small "ball bearing" sensors moving the ball, and it is difficult to clean as opposed to experience.performance matches quality
This item does not get good reception. I bought it to use in my car and half the time it only works if I hold it up in the air. Additionally, the sound quality is terrible. It's true, you do get what you pay for. My bad.
Enjoyed the TV for a couple of years, then reached the end of the warranty period. One day, it just turned itself off. Panasonic said to try a different electrical outlet. Got most of the picture back, but had a 3" black bar down it. Panasonic sent a service rep out and $100 later we were told that the display board went bad. Tech claims that display boards are not replaced due to cost and Panasonic recommends we purchase a new TV. Tech and Panasonic both claim that display boards usually don't go out. Oh boy, for $1800 we get two years of TV. Looking for replacements from other makers now.
The product picture and text indicate these are VARTA batteries that are made in Germany. The seller sent me a battery MADE IN CHINA and branded as a Vinnic.I am uncertain about the quality or life of these batteries because I have not yet used them.Shipment was very quick.I gave this 2 stars because I did not receive what I ordered. I will update this review as I have a chance to use the batteries and am able to determine their quality and life.
The iPaq's been out since June and I happened to be one of the first on hand when CompUsa had it on the shelf so I eagerly snatched it up. I can use the USB at home but I also needed the serial cradles for NT at work. Yet here it is October and the serial port still isn't available! Three months and all I've got is a $500 digital grocery list. And what's with CE ver 3? No close button on the applications! I don't even use it now, what a waste of money. Should've been smart and returned it within 14 days. I still drool over the display of accessories for every other hand held out there...
I spent extra on this power cord specifically because I wanted it to last, and it only worked for around two weeks before it just stopped working all together. I am really disappointed.
The cable is more 12 or 16 gauge, not quite 8. I would not buy this again. Spend a few more $$ for peace of mind!
I purchased a new DVD201 with high hopes on how it would work. I already own a Sony DVD recorder for my home ent. center and a Sony Mavica CD camera, which I love (and uses the same batteries as this camcorder), so I thought this camera would be ideal for us, as I would have no problems using Sony products with Sony products.But even at the highest quality setting (HQ setting) the picture quality is lousy - the colors are all faded and washed out. I thought at first this might be because I was using SP mode and VR recording setting, so I switched to HQ and Video mode. Very little difference. I filmed well-lit indoor scenes of items with bright colors and went outside and filmed flowers in bloom and other items with vivid color. Only the outside shots came even close to being acceptable - the inside shots were not good, and for $900 with all the accessories, this is too much to pay for a poor quality picture. I am very disappointed. I would have kept this camera if it were not for this problem. Also, it is just as someone else posted here, this is not a bug in the camera I bought - this is how it works. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE IMAGE IN THE VIEWFINDER when you try this camera in the store. Burn a DVD-R disc, then play it back on a DVD player on any TV - you will see the problem.Also, the shots taken outside are noisy, with little wind today, the shots sound like I am in a wind tunnel. The mike picked up lots of wind noise. This is not acceptable either.Finally, the sound on the inside shots have a high amount of background noise (whirring sound) due to the DVD motor. This is also unacceptable.SONY ENGINEERS: YOU NEED TO REWORK THIS DESIGN!
I made the mistake of purchasing 2 of these since I believed US Robotics to be a quality brand. Both stopped working after about 7 days, wouldn't work on WinME, WinXP or Win2kPro. Couldn't find anyone to contact and gave up.
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.
Netgear SC101 Storage CentralDon't buy this product. You will be putting your data at risk. The product loaded ok. I loaded it up with data and it worked fine for a day, then all of a sudden it just lost its recognition of the drive and all of my data, and because it uses a propriatry disc format, you can't just take the drives out and reconnect them to you PC -- they must be reformatted first. I'm very disappointed with this product and have returned it to the supplier.
I bought this product in December 2007 and it was working great, I used it for my video card, but after six months of use, it started to make a big noise due to dust accumulation, and the rpms reduced notably. It stopped working after seven months of use. I have a vantec PCI fan in other PC, and have been working for over two years and no problems.Tried to clean this fan, but it come in a sealed case, so it is not possible. Really did not like this product. Really short lifetime.
I bought this because I need a cheap inexpensive video card for my workgroup computers on my LAN that can play a few games. When I got it, I put it in a computer and it didn't work. I had to get drivers for it and it finally did, but the monitor was really bad in flickering. I thought it was just liek that so I played a few games. It was decent, 50fps on counter-strike. But then when I installed the monitor driver, it totally messed up. I'm running WIndows XP and it totally screwd the computer. I had to restor ethe darn thing. Then I tried on other comps and it does the same darn thing. Bad flickering and it crashes every 3-4 boots.
I bought this product for my portable Garmin GPS. The description is very poor and leads the user to believe it covers all water in a certain "unlocked" area; not! You don't get inland lakes. So I paid for soemthing I can't use or return. I called Garmin customer service and they were very sarcastic when I asked them why this didn't include lakes. I wanted Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee. His was reply was that the BlueChart was for oceans and that last time he checked, Tennessee wasn't on the ocean. I ended up buying yet another map set that should include the inland lakes. Garmin is a great product and I love my GPSmap 60csx but their customer support needs to be more knowledgeable about their own products. Plus, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE better explain the map coverages!!!! It seems like a nasty trick to get you to buy maps.
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
I purchased this unit and have had a similar experience to &quot;A Test of Service&quot; in his review posted here. The subwoofer only works in certain modes and does not function when you want it to most in the full surround sound mode. Philips must have some sort of quality control issue with these units, so buyer beware. I called Philips to inquire about this issue and their so-called toll free &quot;help&quot; line was little help at all. Until Philips get this bug resolved, I cannot recommend this unit. For me, the receiver was defective right out of the box. The remote control is terribly designed and not at all intuitive. You will probably want to throw the remote away after a few hours of scratching your head trying to make it work. Caveat emptor on this one.
Initially when I read these reviews, I thought.. eh, must be people who do not know how to use their dvd writers.. I thought TDK was a brand you could trust. Personally I always loved their cassette tapes and blank cds.Well, after using about 15 discs, 5 were bad. During ther burning process everything seems to be fine. Play it back and you will know what I am talking about. All the errors are in the same spot and you can visually see it.Where the TDK logo is on the disc, when you flip over the disc, you can see that the burn screws up right there. (Kinda looks like someone put a slim cigarette out on that spot)STILL, giving TDK the benefit of the doubt, I tried with my other DVD writer. Same exact problem.I own a SONY Writer and an NEC Writer..I do not blame the drives anymore..Usually when I purchase blanks I really shop around and go with generic brands with great ratings, but due to the matter of convenience, I used amazon to make this purchase figuring a few more dollars for a name brand, I won't lose... I was wrong.Just buy another brand, this one is not for you.
Very poor quality,after a few hours computer would lock up.Had to replace both chips I bought,because both had problems.
It's the first time I've bough TDK DVDs and I am having a horrible experience with them. The DVDs are not compatible with my Dell 700m with a NEC HD-6650A DVD+/-RW drive. It keeps saying illegal disc. This did not happen with the HP 16x DVD-R or the Memorex 16x DVD-R I used previous to running out and buying these TDK DVD-Rs. On my desktop Liteon drive (apparently there's less problems with a desktop burner), it worked 1 out of 10 times. So at this rate, I'll probably get 10 good DVDs out of the 100 I bought. I do not recommend this product at all.
I bought two of these. I still can't get one of them to format and have no clue or instructions on how to return it. As for the other one it will only work in certain devices and not at all in my phone. The adaptors they come with don't work, so I can't use it in my computer at all. Definitely would not purchase online again.
Less than 50% were usable. I like the look of the Vinyl tops, but quality is horrible. Buy if you need some extra coasters.
This product is a joke. I tried for a few hours to see 3D images,it just blurred the image of my TV. The remote also does not workunless you are very close to the X3D box. The manufacturer claimsit can transform the HD in 3D HD. The box doesn't even have acomponent or DVI input to process the HD signal.
I am a radio dj and also spin on the weekends, and was in need of a good replacement pair for my sony headphones. I saw these in a whole bunch of magazines and websites and ordered them. Cool style, good reviews. These headphones are not good at all. Muddy sound , followed with light distortion if you turn them up to get over crowd noise. I am returning them and would not suggest these headphones to anyone who needs good sound in and outside of the studio.
Monster is supposed to be one of those overpriced but very reliable brands, but here there was nothing reliable about the product. I bought three of these and all three work very badly. Sometimes the plugs yield power, other times they do not. I even have to switch devices from one plug to another in order to make it work. I would have been better off buying an even cheaper extension cord -- at least those have never failed me.
I purchased a Seagate 300 GB external hard drive in Jan 2005 and it failed today (18 Dec 2005). My PC does not even recognize it and tech support walk-thru indicates the drive has failed. Seagate has a data recovery service for a fee- isn't this ludicrous- they sell you a drive that fails then offer to get your data back for a fee?! The warranty will allow them to send me a blank replacement, but my data is gone (fortunately I still have most of it on my internal hard drive). The replacement is only good for the the remainder of my warranty - 1 month! I would not trust the replacement anyways, based on this experience. I WOULD NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT AGAIN!
I purchased this solely because of the reviews here about the fact that this piece of equipment had the power to totally take away AC line hum which is inherent to a guitar amp by a nature. (I have never heard a real amp that didnt buzz) SO with that said I had very high hopes for this product. Then I got it...At first I believed there was something wrong with the outlet I was on because this thing made ZERO effect on ac hum. I tried two different amps. A Marshall 8100 head to a Ampeg 4x12 cabinet and a Crate GX-15 practice amp. And ran them dry and pure. Just a Washburn guitar with an emg-85/81 pickup set ran directlt into the amp and the amp plugged into this box for AC power. I also tried several other outlets at my studio. YET nothing. As a guitarist yeah I have bought some worthless 100 boxes before and this is one of them lol. But wait didn't the reviews say it would eliminate the hum in night clubs or motels or just anywhere u took an amp? Hey I dunno if those are shill reviews or what but I just know WHAT AMAZON SENT ME does not work. In fact, if I didnt know better I would swear they put something in this box to weigh it down (its heavy) and make it heavy and seem authentic when it in fact it does nothing at all lol. But lets be fair here. This device is NOT marketed as a piece of music gear and no doubt serves an industrial purpose like the guy who said it helps him work on radios and not get shocked. But for music you would be better off putting your money toward the ISP Decimator (albeit expensive) that really WILL quiet the heck out of a guitar setup and I know cause I own one. Its not perfect hence I am here but I would bet ISP eliminates 96 percent of your noise. But hey it should for 400 dollars right? lol I guess you get what you pay for but when a 100 dollar box cant do one simple simple thing you bought it for and that is to eliminate hum (the 4 percent my ISP doesnt remove) then I hate to say it but it was boxed up and returned within the first hour I received it. VERY disappointing, I had high hopes for this device for that purpose. I guess there really is nothing you can do. At the end of the day 4 percent is not bad but it IS a stain on perfection and that makes 4 percent as bad as 40 percent honestly.
Think again before you buy a Zune. Before you do, go look in any store and see how few accessories there are for it compared to Ipods and other players. If you want to plug it into a stereo or receiver, the only way to do it is with the universal MP3 jack. Very few manufactuers have cradles compatible with the Zune. Other than very few accessories and compatible products available, the player itself is all right.The biggest problem is with the Zune software. The word "Zune" must be latin for "bug" because the software has a lot of them. You would think that with it being a Microsoft product, they could come up wiht a good support software or at least build on the (very good) Windows Media Player. It didn't happen. They make you use the Zune software, which is designed to entice you to buy stuff from their very limited selection of music, but not much else. I have a good-sized collection of songs and I subscribe to several podcasts. The Zune software on my XP machine shuts down or encounters a problem and has to rebuild the database typically about every two weeks. When that happens, you have to go in and resubscribe to your podcasts and reset your sync options. Sometimes you have to go to the esoteric help and Windows Update sites to manually download and install patches. Sometimes you have to run the same patch more than once. Their latest issue is a problem with the "Windows.NET framework", whatever that is.I own two 30GB Zunes. I bought one for myself and one for my wife at about the same time. When I finally get fed up with them and throw them out of the car window, I will buy Sansas or Ipods. The Sansas will sync with Windows Media Player.
This was a decent unit when it was new. I used one for years but when Comcast got above 7 meg (now 22) this could not perform above 7. Don't buy if you have more than 7 meg as this will be the weak link in your chain. I upgraded to the FVS318G 4 years ago and that is a big improvement but limited to 22 MEG. Its time for a new upgrade.
This DVD player broke down within 3 months after I purchase it.I first contact the APEX by phone, and was on the phone waiting for over 30 min. Once I told the operator what I need, I was put on hold again until the phone call got cut off.Then I tried to email APEX with the email address list on their web site, and email got bounced back.So I registered myself with APEX and emailed them about the problem. Of course, no reply either.Very disappoint at the customer service and the product quality.
i've had this radio for quite a while. the first thing i noticed almost immediately was their is no battery backup... i looked and looked for a door and finally disassembled it thinking it HAD to be inside somewhere... i mean nobody would make a clock-radio without one >.>then i realized that close radio frequencies in FM like 105.3 and 105.5 will overlap and you cant listen to just one without garbled junk from the other station or really annoying buzzing static.then theirs the switches on the side for the alarm, which are confusing to operate at night in the dark, and are easily switched off by a pet climbing on it, or a flailing arm in the night... the CD player also wakes me up spinning the CD long before the music starts playing.i wouldn't touch this radio... ill be buying a different one with a digital radio tuner and a backup battery very soon since i keep missing bob and tom, and a small brownout will leave me sleeping till the boss calls wondering where the heck i am....
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.
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!
This thing is such a waste of money. Constantly records over your previously stored notes. Please don't fall victim to this gimmick.
This device does not work with WinXP64 nor does software install correctly. The ipod appears for about 10-15 secs before it drops out again. Apples support is non-existant. Its too bad cause this looked so cool.
Stay far away from this modem. It drops your connection about 5 times an hour. Then when reconnecting it may take you 15 trys before you actually get connected. Then to top it off, the speeds are the slowest I've found. After working as a tech support person for an ISP for years, I've figured I've seen bad modems in my time, but this one is the worst. You would be better off using tin cans and string
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.
I had this for a few months and for a time it worked perfectly. About a week ago the wireless connection started to short out. The keyboard would only work in certain places and the mouse was VERY finicky. I tried changing out the batteries and the USB port it was plugged into, but still the same problem. The design of the USB receiver leaves something to be desired, with the end sticking out so far on that thin piece, leaves room for it to break if bumped. (that is what happened as well.) When calling the Kensington Warranty folks to cash in on the 5-year warranty... nope, the problem was due to misuse.... Misuse?? bumping the computer? Not a good experience AT ALL.
Besides the fact that the instruction manual has to be one of the longest I've ever seen, the directions on how to convert VHS tapes to DVD weren't as simple as I had thought they would be. After finally figuring it out, thanks to the help of Sylvania's 800 number, I then had trouble using DVD-R discs. Another phone call to Sylvania later, the service rep said I had to use DVD-RW discs until they sent me an upgrade disc that I would have to install with their help. Two weeks later, I still haven't received the disc. Meanwhile, I was able to convert 5 tapes to the DVD-RW discs successfully after which the machine has stopped working. As I said, I'm still waiting for the upgrade disc which will supposedly solve all these problems. At this point, I'm not sure this was worth the money spent.
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.
I purchased this cable and also a Zip 250 USB Drive just like the product packaging said. However when I got it home my Zip 250 drive did NOT have the proper connector. I don't know which ones do. So, BEWARE!
Great product for intermittent use, like if you fire up your computer and browse the web, answer email.But if you want a constant long term connection, forget it. After about 100 mb transferred, it hangs your system. I've reproduced this bug, and a normal NIC card gives me no problems. So you are always rebooting every day if you are serving. I even updated the drivers too!There are a couple of other reviewers who have experienced this too.But if you do need it for short-term stuff, it's great!
It generates a lot of noise.Sound quality is really bad!The only advantage is that you can charge your MP3.I never suggest this item.
What a rip off!I bought this piece of junk because the amazon ad said 3000' range. When I got it, the manual says 600' and that doesn't even work. I have it about 300 feet, and that doesn't work.It's a completely useless piece of you-know-what.Save your money! Buy anything else, or just set your money on fire, since that will save you a lot of time.
---VERY IMPORTANT----The software supplied converts your mp3/wma files to an alltrac format only usable on your computer and your sony netmd!!! (I think they do this for copyright purposes, but what if your mp3 files are ones you recorded in a studio yourself?!?!?)I do not recommend this product as the software railroads you into buying from their site(connect.com) in alltrac format, which is the only format the netmd players play!!! Thats right, it does NOT play mp3. It does NOT play wma files. It only plays files converted into alltrac form!
I've used keyboard & mouse for 1 week, & really like the feel/ergonomics & basic functionality of both. However, the wireless signal is so inconsistent & problematic (essentially "freezes" computer for 30 sec. to 2 minutes) that it renders keybd & mouse unusable. I have no other wireless devices that could interfere, & MS tech suppt. is unsure what problem could be (I live in a house w/ fairly large lot, so neighboring wireless signal interference is not likely). It will work w/ little or no problem one day, then the next day I'm unable to go more than a couple of minutes without significant problems. So, not usable for me. I'm returning for a wired keybd & mouse so that I can be productive (that's the idea, right? (-: )
I bought this for my seven year old daughter. My father, who spent 41 years of his life working in a laboratory, had trouble getting the device set up so we could see anything. It really is a toy - and very difficult to maneuver. I wish I had saved the money and bought a higher quality microscope from The Discovery Store.
I gave this one star because it was purchased on Amazon recommendation to fit the Seagate Expansion 1tb usb 2.0 portable hard drive. It does NOT fit this hard drive. I'm sure this is a good product but was not of use to me. Unfortunately, I had the case for awhile before I tried it and found it didn't fit. Be sure and measure hard drive and case before ordering.
I ordered a TV/VCR/DVD combo online. It arrived quickly, however, once I opened it I found that : a. it was used b. it was damaged/brokenI did return it for a full refund but I'd advise against making TV purchases online.
First off, I have to say that I liked what I saw on the listing on Amazon. It looked just like the one I bought as a kit from Crutchfield. When I received it however, I was sorely disappointed. Fuse was not included and, the plastic cover is easily popped off. And it's a thin plastic that seems like it can easily crack with heat underneath the hood (hot/cold/hot/cold etc.)For the cost of buying a separate fuse and going through all the hassle looking for it, I just opted not install one until I see a decent priced one at WalMart or elsewhere. Save the disappoint and go with something else.
Maybe if this thing was designed to be a play-toy for preschoolers it might be okay. Read the review by Regular College Kid and it is completely accurate. Some people wrote a good review for this camera, but you must remember - there are a lot of not-very-smart people in this world. I was especially surprised by the reviewer who wrote that the washed out colors and blurriness were "artistic". Nobody wants a camera that has washed out colors and blurriness! Any room short of something really well lit will result in a black display on the LCD. You can refer to Regular College Kid's review for all the info you need to know. Luckily this camera was free. I think i will use it for target practice or run over it with my car, just to avoid passing it on and frustrating another user.
We have still not been able to program this remote to work with all of devices and have spent a great deal of time working on it.
I had a 2 portapro that have the same identical problem. Both had one side of the speaker failed on me. I have to wiggle the wire to get the sound back but after awhile that fails too. I really like the sound while it was working properly but dislike the old head band design.
I have the 500GB version of this Seagate drive. What a colossal disappointment -- after just a mere 10 minutes or so of non-use, the drive spins down. It's a six-to-eight second wait for the drive to spin back up for the most trivial of tasks, such as a displaying a file open or save dialog.THAT was aggrevating. But what is infuriating is the Seagate's unreliability! Just a couple of months into use it died with a badly corrupted directory. Reading through the comments here and on this model with other size drives I see that this experience is common rather than unusual.I never bought Seagate before, but I had thought it had a good reputation. I'll never buy Seagate again!
Amazon was great about shipping this product, but I eventually returned it due to several problems.I never tried any recordings using the Media Center software that is part of Windows MCE. I was using it with SnapStream BeyondTV 4.1. If you record using anything but the Best (DVD 720x480) quality level it would crop out part of the picture. This is a known issue that is apparently a driver issue. The latest Hauppauge driver did not solve the problem.The other problem I had is that several times when I was recording two programs at the same time, one of the recordings had nothing but static for the audio portion of it. I don't know if this was a problem with the card or BeyondTV, but I think it's probably due to the card. I don't know if I had a defective card or if this is just a problem with all of these cards.I also was not that impressed with the overall quality of the video this card captured. I have Hauppauge 250 and 350 cards in a couple of other PCs, and the video quality they capture is noticeably better than that captured by the 500 card. After reading some reviews, it sounds like this is the case for the 150 card also (and the 500 card is basically just two 150s placed on one card). BeyondTV works great with the 250 and 350 cards with none of the issues noted above; but I also only have one tuner card in the PCs that I use these cards in, so I can't comment on how well they would work in a dual tuner setup using BeyondTV.I returned the 500 card, and I instead purchased two VisionTek Xtasy Theater 550 Pro cards. Thus far I'm not having any of the issues with them in BeyondTV that I was having with the Hauppauge 500 card -- I can record at a lower quality level with no cropping, and I've had no audio issues so far. The quality of the video is also far superior to that captured by the 500 card (although maybe not as good as that captured by the Hauppauge 250 and 350 cards).
I had no problems installing until I changed to Windows 2k. They want you to BUY the new drivers for this on CD instead of downloading them. To add insult to injury, one month later it died! It probably had less than 2 working hours on it! Pretty poor.
I live in Los Angeles and almost all of the radio frequencies is taken up by some radio station. The auto FM transmitter is virtually useless if you live in a large city. It only works when you are out in the country side or in the middle of now where. Also this product is not compatible with all iphones. It works with my old iphone first generation but is incompatible with my iphone 4... I dont know why...
I have had a very frustrating and difficult time setting up this adaptor.Still does not work. Many emails to Linksys. They told me to start all over setting up my router .... when I have time I will try it again.The price was right ... but it needs to set up easily!
I followed the instructions to install the software first. It caused a complaint about not passing Windows Logo testing, and a warning about making the system unstable. I chose to continue anyway. It appeared to finish, but I didn't get the windows printed in the manual. I shutdown, installed the card, and started up. I got an error that Microsoft Process Kill Utility has encountered a problem and needs to close. I sent the error report to Microsoft. I shutdown, removed the card, and started up. No errors. I removed the software with Add/Remove Programs, but it did not delete the Program Files\TRENDnet directory. I could not delete it manually because I didn't have access to the DLLs there. I don't know why, because nothing was running that used them. I restarted in safe mode and deleted the directory. I restarted, and got complaints about not being able to open certain kernel files. Great, it had burrowed in and left tentacles in my system. So I called technical support. A, I couldn't understand her. B, after consulting with a senior technician, she said I can't delete the directory because the system needs it there, but it was harmless to leave it there. C, she said to talk to my system administrator, even after I said it was my home computer and I'm the only one using it. This doesn't seem harmless to me. It seems like a virus. Time to wipe the disk.
Product description says the frame comes with a "credit card sized remote...", what remote??? No remote here! You have to do all the adjustments, set up and volume control using the itty bitty buttons on the back of the frame which is VERY frustrating for grandparents receiving this as a present. You have to leave the USB stick or memory card in or have it plugged into the computer - you cannot "upload" images onto it. It looks really lovely with a USB stick sticking out of the side 24/7. Also, it MUST be plugged in - it does not take batteries which was another bit convienently left out of the product specs. The image quality is only great when you are standing FAR away! We are returning it the same day we got it.
I bought this camera for a Christmas gift. My mistake was to buy it more than 30 days before Christmas [Amazon.com will not refund anything over 30 days]. So I have to eat the [expenditure], I spent. The camera will not take a clear pic,in any setting. All pic look like they are out of focus. In addition the software that comes with the camera continues to create faults and re-boots both of my computers. The camera is going into the wastebasket
These cartridges would not work in my hp office jet 5610 all in one printer. they were not recognized. they did not come in a hp box.
I bought this charger in June 2010, with hopes that i would receive a round-shaped apple-licensed charger. However, I received a knock-off no-name brand square-shaped replica of the original charger shipped with the Apple Powerbook G4. Although the item that shipped does the job, I was really disappointed in the customer service provided by the seller... They told me it was an "amazon" issue, not theirs, and I should be fine because the charger they sent works, doesnt it?
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've had my printer dock for about 4 years and the only reason I keep it is because it also charges the battery to the camera. My main problem is 9 times out of 10, the printer jams or misfeeds. I just tried the rubbing alcohol on the paper roller and it was able to grab the paper. Also, the picture doesn't print out immediately, it pulls the picture back and forth through the paper feed to add each additional layer of color so this constant use of the paper feed may also be the reason for the paper jams. The picture quality is good but I've just reverted back to uploading my pictures and having them printed at local store. This product is not recommended.
I am no expert but this cable did not work for me... I have a 2005 VIAO computer that is in amazing condition, I only use for school and bought this cord to try to connect with my sony flat panel LCD. The TV would not show PC connected, it is as if my computer was not attached. Just gonna cut my losses. Although I am open to any ideas or suggestions.
I only had this Camera 6 months and the motor that runs the lens died. I wasn't all that good of a camera anyway compared to the Z1. The 12X zoom was what sold me on it in the first place. I spent a small fortune on this camera and now they want $175.00 more dollars to repair it. Egads!! I can by several good camera's for that much money. Please learn from my mistake.
Two days latter it stopped transfering files from USB port. Keep disconecting and I can't transfer a single song. I didn't expect it to last forever but I bought a MP3 player and after two days I only have a walkman.Lesson learned: It's worth spending some extra cash and buy a better quality one.
I bought a Cambridge SoundWorks - SoundWorks Radio CD 740 several months ago when it was priced around $399.This radio has extremely poor AM reception. In fact, I have used my portable Sony MP3 CD player/radio plugged into the AUX port to listen to AM radio stations. The Sony costs only $80, is barely bigger than the CDs it plays and has no obvious antennea, go figure. I know most people don't care for AM radio but if they are going to provide AM radio in the unit then they should provide AM radio in the unit.Much hype has been made about the remote control mainly because it is paper thin. I have news for them, the remote control is pitiful. I understand there is a market for smaller lighter remote controls but this is rediculus. Smaller and lighter is only good down to a certain point. More attention needs to be paid to the ergonomics of the remote. It is a chore to press the buttons on the remote and when they do get pressed you need to aim it directly at the unit or else it won't work and even then it fails on about a third of the button presses. They can do us all a favor and put real buttons on the remote which have a crisp tactile response, ergonomic design and are easily depressed. The other issue with the remote is that there is too much reuse of buttons. The remote needs to have more dedicated buttons and fewer buttons that get used for multiple and seemingly unrelated purposes. As a result of this non-sense, I have programmed a much larger universal remote to handle most of the functionality provided by the remote.The menu standby time is too short. When setting the alarms if you hesitate for more than a second the menu automatically exits and you have to start over again. This combined with the flakiness of the remote makes for a real hassle when trying to change any settings.Don't be taken by the misleading advertising, this player has no non-volitile mmemory. The manufacturer is proud for having provided a 48 or 72 hour battery backup for the alarm clock function depending on which document you read, I say so-what. Why is it so hard to find a radio product that will store the 15-20 or more programmed radio stations in non-volitile memory? Particularly with this unit as it is supposed to be the cadillac of radios. As soon as you attempt to move the radio from one place to another requiring the power cord to be unplugged or the electricity goes out for a half of a second, guess what, those 20 or so odd stations you just pain-stakenly programmed are all gone. You'll need to pain-stakenly reprogram them and good luck trying to remember what you had programmed. How much would it take to build a cheap solid state memory stick into an already wildly expensive radio? As a result of this non-sense, I have plugged the radio into a UPS device.The LED display on this unit is about as bad as it gets. This display must have the lowest contrast ratio of any LED I've ever seen. There are $10 alarm clocks on the market with bigger clearer and much much higher contrast LED displays.The only positive statement I can make about this radio and I mean the only positive is that it does have decent sound quality for music, however the talk radio quality is less than average.Overall, I think the folks at Cambridge Soundworks need to go back to the drawing board and improve the quality of the design of this unit. A good or great sounding radio is not good enough, they need to pay more attention to the details. Because of their lack of a good design from top to bottom, about the only thing this radio is good for is as a good set of speakers. This is not good enough for the cadillac of radios and consumers should demand more. A few simple and cheap components and this could become one of the best radios ever made. In it's current state, this unit is more like a beta than a real product that is ready for the street.
I bought this lens for my Canon 30D after reading every professional review I could find. I knew going in that this lens wasn't perfect but, was supposed to be better than the 18-55 kit lens. I liked the range that it provided and the image stabilization. I shot pictures with this lens and was extremely dissapointed. The pictures were not sharp at all and the colors were dull. I thought it might have been my new camera at first because I couldn't imagine the quality would be this bad. I ruled this out after I used my Canon 28-105 lens I had for my Canon film SLR and the results were much better. For the digital focal length though, my old lens wouldn't suffice because of the 1.6x focal factor.Later, I decided on the Tamron 17-50/2.8 after reading reviews. The salesperson at the professional camera store guessed that my pictures were very soft when I told him I had this Canon lens. He said, "let me guess, you'd like to try the Tamron 17-50/2.8." He said that this was the very best lens to buy in the price range and to take it home and try it. I could return it with no questions asked if I wasn't satisfied. He also said that he hadn't had one person return it yet.My first images with this lens were great. They were SHARP and had way more vibrant color. There is absolutely no comparison at all. I was hesitant to buy a third party lens but, my fears were instantly eliminated after seeing the results. This is the first review I have ever posted on Amazon. I was so dissapointed that I wanted to help others not make the same mistake. After spending $$$ on a digital SLR, it would be a waste not to get great pictures with it because of the lens. Before taking a chance on buying the Canon, do yourself a BIG favor and try the Canon and Tamron at a local store.
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.
On July 7 2007 I received from Amazon the Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector and the Belkin SurgeMaster Superior Series 8-Outlet Surge Protector (6', 1770 Joules). They both sold for about the same price. The Monster is vastly inferior. The Belkin has three times the Joules rating. The Belkin is much more attractive and well designed. The Monster is just a squarish standard strip that felt very cheap compared to the Belkin and worst of all the Monster had a bad rubber stink and the cord felt gritty. The Belkin had a smooth white power cord. My other mistake was to get the Belkin with the 6 foot cord , I realized a 12 foot cord was available after ordering. You will be MUCH happier with the Belkin. I will post this exact review with the Belkin as well. Last time I gave something 1 star Amazon did not display it. Maybe the higher end Monster models are nicer.
As others have said, it's not immediately clear that you're buying ink cartridges with less ink in them. I'm returning mine (they are still unopened) for the full-ink ones.
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.
I found this to be an okay mouse. I have gotten used to the sensitivity of the trackball in only a few days. The left and right click buttons are a little awkward and I miss having a scroll wheel. The biggest complaint is that the ball just lifts right out, and this has become an endless source of amusement for my 3 year old. Not only is it frustrating to have to go find it all the time, it could also be a danger if she were to get it stuck in her mouth.
This product works great in my 17" Macbook Pro when it is NOT required to perform any labour intensive task. I reguraly work with Pro-tools LE and as a result my Macbook Pro can get quite hot. Using the Expresscard to move audio in and out of the Mac to reduce buss load for Pro-tools actually causes the Macbook to become super overheated. So hot in fact that the Mac simply stops working. The audio stops, the whole screen freezes and the Mac will not respond at all. (I had to remove the battery to reset it as the power button would not respond.) I've never seen such a crash before! So if you are intending to use this card in a Macbook Pro with a program such as Pro-tools LE which is very CPU intensive, I recommend not buying it.
Received the DVD set in an unwrapped open box. the plastic cover was removed and the spindle already open when I received it. DVD's burn fine, but was quite disapopinted with the condition.
This is another example of how Sony is alienating its customer base. Not only will it not work with standard SD memory like everyone else, it does not include a docking station. You have to shell out more money for that option. I dont think so!
I thought that by now Amazon would have insisted that this company ship the advertised length of wire, but it came up ten feet short when measured.
Bought this drive as an external backup device for my laptop. I was looking for a disc to keep it plugged into my docking station and use as destination drive for Symantec software.This drive works OK as a backup device, but there is no ON/OFF switch. I've read that there is a way to turn the device on/off without disconnecting the cord, but you'd be hard pressed to find this information in any documentation from Seagate, either hard-copy or on their website. I haven't been able to find out how to turn it off/on, so I just pull the plug when I'm finished.In addition there is no activity light. Just what can be best described as a "mood" indicator on the front. I just need an indicator to CLEARLY tell me if the device is active or not, and not something I have to read the manual to decipher.All in all not a very friendly or intuitive device. I suspect a Seagate designer was trying to be artsy-fartsy. If you need a cheap looking not very functional "piece of art" for your computer, look at this. If you need a good plug in and use external disc look elsewhere. Won;t be buying another Freeagent.
This case has a great design but is very poorly constructed. The metal frame is very light guage and easily bent. I received this case in very bad condition. It had all six plastic mounting pins on the front broken off and the case was warped. One side had a bad bend on one corner. I feel sure it was shipped this way because there was a large peice of plastic wrapped around the box to hold it together. UPS may from time to time deliver damaged goods but they do not wrap a big peice of plastic around a box that is obviously dammaged. They have insurance and other ways to deal with this sort of thing.
Do not buy one of these pieces of crap. In my first year I had two of them die on me. Since they were covered under the Apple Warranty apple replaced them after serval hours of me waiting at the Apple store. Before the end of my first year I bought the Apple care extended Warranty to cover the current ipod I had for another year, figuring it would die on me within the year, and it did, this time killing my computer's bios while it was at it. Another serval hours of waiting for help at the apple store, they said they couldn't replace it because it wasn't covered anymore. I check with Apple and for reasons that no one can explain to me, the apple care was "returned". This was not done at my request, nor was I ever notified of this so called return. I will never buy another apple product, I got better customer service from Dell when I was speaking with people that didn't speak english. I have spent way more time and money on this terrible piece of S*** than I ever thought I would. I recommend a Archos or Creative product instead.
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
My monitor is now a year old. The color is fantastic, the SuperBrite function is great for gaming. But the monitor is starting to fail at just one year of age. I notice there is another reviewer with the same &quot;screen-blink&quot; issue after about a year. The 3-year warranty might sound nice, until you read the fine print where you have to pay to ship the monitor to NEC--Mitsubishi, and pay for the return shipping. That is a lot of money for shipping on a monitor that might only last another year.
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.
Wow, is this a piece of garbage! It wouldn't play about 30% of my CDs,particularly the last few tracks. It skipped like crazy. I had to fight to get full price back. The store wanted the original box, which my wife had thrown away. They finally agreed to refund my money--ALL of it. I've never seen such garbage yet. Sadly, it's made by RCA. I paid more money and got a great SONY.
This web cam is a sure example that you get what you pay for. Not the best but with a lot of light it is ok
why must it be so hard to create a wireless connection through this?it is junk,i'm so annoyed with it I really don't feel like f****** around with it anymore.
I bought this new with two brand new 200 gig hard drives and set it up with drive mirroring to back up the data automatically. This worked great for about a week. Then drives would disappear from one computer, but be visible from another computer. I tried all the fixes noted on the Netgear website and the only thing that worked was editing the registry and re-installing the drives. That fixed the problem for a week or two, then a drive would mysteriously vanish from another computer. The last straw was when all the information mysteriously vanished from one of the drives and the Netgear utilities were not able to recover any data despite the fact that the drives were mirrored. This product operates on a totally different file structure than Windows, so without the provided software, there is absolutely no way to access or recover lost files.
I've had the nuvi 680 gps for about 2 years now, seemed to work fine getting a signal until recently. Would take 10 minutes or longer to grab a signal, then would lose it after awhile. I searched the internet and found out that I should update the software on the gps so we downloaded and updated using the garmin web updater. The gps almost completely stopped picking up a signal from satellites after updating. After searching the internet some more, someone suggested stripping a twist tie and putting the wire into a hole in the antenna. This seems to work. Apparently these devices have a defect in the internal antenna and they completely stop working.My parents have the 660 version and they are starting to experience issues with getting a signal as well, theirs is a year old.The MSN traffic services does pick up traffic problems but does not properly rate the traffic backup time so you are on your own whether you should avoid the backup or not.
I've been dedicated to the MDR-ED21LP for quite some time now, but after comparing the spec's (I admit the gold vs. nickel plug had me convinced to upgrade) it seemed the newer model (EX71SL) may offer some benefits. I like that the plugs are not L/R ear dependent and they fit snugly into your music hole.I was sorely disappointed with the sound and most especially the power (loudness). I've never reached 25 on my dial (NomadIIc) until I plugged these in for the first time. Problem really is that there wasn't even a glimmer of difference between the volume at 18 or 25, still the same. Not even close to being loud enough for me.I can't fathom why you'd pay more for the EX71SL, and the older ED21LP's have lasted me at least 4 years.First Sony purchase I've ever been completely disappointed in. I'll keep them as a backup, otherwise they're useless.
Well, I guess mine made it longer than others. For 11 months it worked fine. But last month it started having problems. It reads the disks fine, but shuts off after about 30sec. Then when you try to turn it back on, it turns on then shuts right back off again. So, the piece of **** didn't even last a year.Called customer support, and since it was past the 90 day period, I have to pay 39.95 for labor... Not to mention the cost for shipping it to them! As some others mentioned I thought the rep wasn't very friendly either.So, I'm gonna take my ~50 bucks and put it towards one that'll last.
Belkin's site doesn't specify what the response time of this surge protector is. You can have a higher joule rating but if it takes more than 10 nano second (one hundred millionth of a second) for it to respond, it won't provide much protection to your electronics. I see response time rating for lower priced surge protectors on their web site, and from that one may "conclude" that this higher priced item should be equal or better. From the warranty (though pretty much useless) of $300K for connected devices stated for this product, one could assume it has a faster response time than 10 nano seconds.I wrote to Belkin's customer service, and they themselves couldn't find the data for response time for this product. If a company cannot state specifications for its own products, it tells a lot about that company. I also searched the web and couldn't find this info.If anyone could find this spec anywhere, please respond to this review with that info. If response time is indeed good, then the other specs make this a compelling product to buy.
Bought 2 of these last week and try to setup the first one successful.However, it will not do any good but just drops the connection every damn 3 minutes.Getting really frustrated,try out the second one which bought for a friend,and the result was amazing worse,setup feature seems fairly easy and got it done within 10 minutes.But again the ugly thing will not connect to the internet EVEN it says there is a connection at all time and no dropping occurs.I'm a bit broke with 2 trikes from Linksys which i've chosen them over other brands for years
Used for about 6 months before upgrading to Harmony. I had problems with buttons failing, devices like Vizio TV not being programmable, but the most annoying thing was how quick the numbers and letters wore off the buttons.
I bought one of these 2 years ago for my home and it worked very well for me....still does but is now starting to do the gear clicking thing another reviewer described. I bought another one 4 months ago to use as an invoice printer b/c of the speed and economy. After about 600 invoices it began the red light paper jam thing and is now virtually unusable...and beyond the return window. Sticking with HP from now on...
TERRIBLE! I wouldn't recommend this monitor to anyone. It hasn't worked well since the beginning. My baby is only 5 months old, but I'm ready to go buy a GOOD one.
This just doesn't work that well. The connection drops every 15-30 minutes.
i bought this to use with my hp mini 1000. none of the tips fit.
Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
I bought this camera for the price and based on the positive reviews on Amazon, which is why I now have to post a negative review, so as to save someone from my fate.The video output on this camera is great, and I was surprised at the quality of even captured video recordings using it. The camera also has a face-tracking software function that is neato.However, the microphone is terrible. From the first day I tried to speak on Skype with a friend, the friend told me she could hear a (loud) buzzing sound that made it hard to hear me at all. Unplugging my laptop from its power supply seemed to help some initially.I've tried recording a sound sample with the camera, and the buzzing is there.Google "Microsoft Lifecam microphone noise" and you will find this is not an isolated issue.
This monitor only gave us static. I guess if you live in an area that tends to get static on monitors. Avoid this one at all costs!
When the package arrived I discovered that the player was NOT 256 MB, BUT RATHER ONLY 128 MB. Amazon refuses to accept responsibility and Discovery Channel (where it was shipped from) blames it on amazon. The customer gets left out in the cold!
I've had this machine for a little over a year, and I'm really, really tired of buying ink for this hog when there's still ink left in the cartridge. I hardly ever print color, and the cartridges STILL manage to empty themselves regularly somehow. If one cartridge registers empty, you're simply out of luck - the printer won't function. I'm not even going to give it to someone, lest I be thought of unkindly when THEY discover that it requires regular feeding whether it's used or not (and the cartridges are definitely not cheap)...
I bought this to add a center rear speaker position for my home surround system. It works OK, but a little buzzy at higher volumes. A bit large too.
I bought this remote from Amazon and went through the easy programing. If you are concerned about setting up a remote, don't be, it was easier than anything I have seen. Installed the software via the supplied disk and let it do the automatic upgrade from Logitech website. I put in all my model #'s and only one of the "Activity" buttons worked. The "OFF" button doesn't work and neither does the "HELP" button to try to troubleshoot what the problem is. Frustrating when everything seems to be going so great from the start. I am sending it back and getting a different model for the extra money.
.... It does take okay photos, but the flash mechanism functions very strangely. Even when fully charged, it sometimes does not go off - even when it should. This meant I had to take two of the same shot in order to guarantee I got it. It seems like if you don't press the button down hard enough, it takes the photo w/o the flash. The flash takes a few seconds to recharge, so you can't take a lot of photos close together. It also takes double A batteries, not a photo battery, and does not have an auto-rewind feature. The lens closing is also strange. In order to turn the camera off, you push the plastic lens cover against the side of the lens, which triggers the lens to retract fully. It seems to me that this is a very &quot;breakable&quot; way for it to work. I ended up returning this and buying a Canon Sure Shot.
My set has the hissing/buzzing problem. Something this expensive should not have such an annoying problem, and Samsung should step up and remedy the problems we are all having. No more Samsung for me.
We got Sansa c250 for my son because I was trying to avoid spending the bigger bucks on an iPod. I guess you get what you pay for.It worked great for the first month. Very easy file transfer, though I did have to convert the songs I had downloaded on iTunes for use on my iPod. But that is an Apple/iTunes issue, not specific to this Sansa.After about a month, the battery life became very short. Maybe an hour of play and it would have to be recharged. Within a couple of weeks of the battery problems, the unit started locking up. It would stop playing mid-song and the menu buttons did not work. I could not start the song, or even turn off the mp3 player. In order to un-lock it, I would have to remove the battery, wait about 30 seconds, replace it, and start over. Another 2 or 3 songs would play, and it would stop again. It did not turn itself off (as I have read in some other reviews), just the song would stop playing and the display was stuck. The screen looked as if the song was paused, but none of the buttons worked.My other son had received the SanDisk Fuze as a gift and we had no problems with it. So - I replaced the Sansa c250 with the Fuze and have had no problems since.The c250 is extremely light, feels very cheap, IS cheap - and apparently you do get what you pay for.
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..
I bought these after listening to them at an apple store. I feel like an idiot.Qualtiy-The first side of the headband broke after 4 months and I just kinda put them away and used my old sonys. I needed to go on a flight though and these isolate sound better than the on-ear sonys so I taped them back together. They lasted about a week before the other side of the headband broke a few hours ago. Now im wearing them with both sides taped up and looking at headphone reviews online.Better still, the headphone jack that connects to my laptop is broken as well. It does not send sound out to the right ear, but i found that if i bend the cord back it works again, so i glued the cord in the correct place, but it comes and goes.Last but not least the left ear does not play any bass. That means there is a lot more sound coming from the right ear and it really feels weird and gives me headaches.Sound-OK, these sound better than the other sonys i have, but not by much. The sonys also cost 25 dollars, 1/6th of the triports. With all the problems that these gave me, I would have much rather spent the $150 on the sonys instead of walking around with these taped up ugly looking headphones that dont even work half the time.Bottome line: DONT BUY THEM. I know when I read reviews like the one I wrote i think "they just dont take care of them, this would never happen to me". Well thats not the case, I took very good care of them(theyre 150 bucks, how can you NOT take care of them?) and they just broke under normal use. They are so bad that I didnt even get replacements during hte warranty period, I just didnt want to have anything to do with them.So what should you spend your 150 bucks on? Well im looking at in-canal earbuds. The shure e2c's are 68 dollars here on amazon and according to reviews have much better sound quality and are great for sound isolation. They also come with a two year warranty. If you want something in the pricerange of these then you can get the e3c's, which are a step up.Another thing, these triports are really ugly. Just dont get them, theyre a terrible waste of money.
If you really need an *MP3* boombox, this seems to be the best of the bunch: it plays MP3s well. The sound quality, though, is very poor compared to comparably-priced boomboxes (with regular CDs): annoyingly bright, hard, and distorted highs that make it unpleasant to listen to for long. The AM and FM reception is poor. There's no tone controls, no anti-skip protection, no way to power it in a car, and no audio out or headphone jacks for other speakers or dubbing.In short, you're trading off features and sound quality for MP3 playback. Without MP3 playback, this is a very attractive ... boombox.I bought this to provide background music for my massage therapy practice. On synthesized music without vocals, the sound is tolerable, and the ability to put 10 hours of music is very nice indeed. But I regret buying it.
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.
Clearly states that it is a 5 pack of video cards and only 1 card was delivered. A prompt return was accepted even though I was fine with them sending the remaining 4 cards separately, therefore wasting my time as they never intended on sending 5 cards and are intentionally misleading in the title and description.
There are only a few items in this package that I use on a daily basis. I use the tripod, the carrying case, and the mini tripod. Everything else in this bundle is useless. If you are looking for a good wide angle lens or a good telephoto lens for your Canon Digital camera you're out of luck. No such lens exists...that is unless someone out there can point me in the right direction (I've been looking for quite some time now).
Mine died after seven months, and Gateway's response to my question of how to get it repaired was to "take it to a local electronics shop." They've obviously realized these things are junk, and have disavowed themselves of any responsibility to people who bought them. I'll never buy another Gateway product again, period. ZERO stars.
I am highly disappointed by the result of the purchase. I asked for a laptop dim and received a desktop dim instead. I purchased this item for my roommate and he of course opened the package with out my knowledge. But they won't let me return the item since it has been opened. If they never made this mistake I could have given a good review. I feel like I got jipped on this one... Life lesson learned, yet again through online purchases. My only advice with this is check your item first i.e part number, S/N, vender, etc etc when dealing with these guys.
the cd player is fine but the radio sound is tinny and reception is very limited. also the design is clunky and the dials awkward. not a nice item.
I was using this to run a small mini fridge with a wattage requirement of 65. Unfortunately I went through all 3 fuses in a matter of minutes. Maybe somebody else knows an easy fix for this problem, but my recommendation is to fork over the extra cash for a better converter.
Cmon folks, I've used two of these now, and they run out after 6-12 pages, which is obviously ridiculous. Currently this cartridge is just printing faded lines along with some normal black saturation. I've gone through four of these in the last few months and I hardly print much at all on a weekly/monthly basis.The quality is very poor in addition to that - and I only print black text for college.Back to the outrageously priced HP name brand ink. It will be nice when one day we never have to use printer's ink again.
I was very disappointed with the product. I was gonna give this to a family member after first testing this product. Made some photos with it and found the camera useless. The qualitity of the photos is so poor. You need a lot of light for photos inside (next time I would get a flash camera). Photos outside hardly show the image. The number of pixels are apparently too low to expect a decent picture. Unbelievable Polaroid sells this product. I was emberrased to give this camera as a present. Instead, returned the product and bought a 20USD bottle of wine!
I thought I was getting a great deal by buying the "HP Custom 02 Value Pack" (6 cartridges with 150 sheets photo paper), until I noticed that the Staples price for the "HP 02 Color Combo Pack" (5 cartridges without black cartridge or photo paper) was significantly higher than the Value Pack! Go figure! For this equation to work, there must be a lot less ink in the Value Pack! I just wish that HP would disclose the facts. Makes me feel like I got ripped off.***Update***My suspicions have been confirmed! When I use these cartridges, I have discovered that the printer cartridge "ink level bar" only goes up part way. But when using one of the HP Color Combo ink catridges, the "ink level bar" goes up all the way and shows as full. Buy the HP 02 Color Combo Pack instead!
Lens works about like you would expect. In no way does it come close to a Nikon lens with VR. That being said, I can't wait to shoot at the coast of Monterey using a tripod. The pics clean up nicely with Picasa (free download)...using the "I feel lucky" edit option for batch photos. For the cost, it's a good toy.
These were listed as Belkin F3U138-10 Pro Series, these cables were not Belkin cables, there were no markings from Belkin on these cables. Listing something as a certain manufacture is wrong.
I have had these headphones for about 9 months now and I really LOVED them until last week. Extremely comfortable, compact, and great sound. Unfortunately, they recently started acting up. My left headphone dropped it's volume level about 75%. For all intents and purposes it's dead and it's driving me nuts listening to headphones with one side not working. The interesting thing is when I started asking people I know who have them, I found that 4 of the 4 people I asked have had problems with them. My friend who reccommended these headphones to me said after 6 months the bass dropped out entirely in one ear in his and he can no longer use them. Today I got a call from my sister (who i bought a pair for as a gift because I loved mine so much) who said one of earplugs is entirely dead. She's only had hers for about 6 months. Another friend bought a pair and they were dead 3 DAYS after buying them! Sony did replace his pair, but not without a LOT of hassles first. They also tried to send a MUCH cheaper model to replace the original set.So my reccommendation is, These headphones are great when they work, but I paid $50 for mine, which I thought was worth the money until they broke. But if I'm going to spend that much on headphones, I want them to last more than 6-9 months!Also... be weary of the silicone ear peices. They fall off easily and if you loose them, they are $5 each to replace. Another absolute rip-off as i'm sure they cost about 2 cents to manufacture.
I've never used earphones that produce such a horrible sound. However, since I only paid 5 dollars, I cannot complain.
I bought this printer with my laptop just over a year ago and I have never successfully printed anything. Unfortunately, I bought it while overseas and didn't even open it until the 1 year warranty had almost expired. I've plugged it in twice and, after several incredibly frustrating calls to the support line, have finally been told that the mechanism must not be working and I should buy a new printer... one month after the warranty expired. I was appalled by the customer service, or lack thereof, and will never again purchase an HP product for home use. If I could have given this product 0 stars, that would have been more accurate as 0 is exactly how many things I've been able to print. My recommendation would be to buy anything else... even a pen would be a more efficient printing method.
This is my first experience with a wireless system, and I am greatly disappointed. Setup was fairly easy, I will admit to that. But, the first router died in two days, the second lasted only a couple of weeks. I'm returning it for another brand. Belkin?When the router was working, it would cut out all the time, several times a day. I could never use my laptop in my bedroom, because the signal was too weak. And I live in a one story, 1800 sq ft home.I even tried buying the wireless booster to help get signal to the bedroom, and I never could get it to work properly. It was a bear to install, and even after being on the phone with customer service twice, we still couldn't get it to work.Customer service for Linksys is a big joke. I was on hold half an hour before I ever got a human being, then another half an hour with each tech to try to fix the problem. And the tech that worked with me was in Isreal! One tech even treated me like I was four years old, with no computer experience!This piece of crap is going back, and I'm trying a whole new system. I will never buy a Linksys again. I wish there was something lower than one star, it doesn't even deserve that.
After reading the great reviews regarding the VCT870RM tripod (here and elsewhere), I decided to purchase one for my Sony HDR-HC1 camcorder.When I first opened the box, the VCT870RM seemed sturdy and well made. The tilting action was smooth and had a nice touch, and the remote controls on the handle worked well. However, the panning action was so stiff that while attempting to pan, the main column would twist and the handle would bend slightly. It felt like the tension control knob was tightened, but that was not the case. In fact, the panning continued to drag severely even with the tension knob completely removed.I recently found a VCT870RM review from about 5 years ago where somebody else was having the same problem with stiff panning. However, due to all of the other great reviews for this tripod, I'm assuming that I just received a bad one.I'm now in the process of working with Amazon to get a replacement sent to me. So far, Amazon has been great, as they've already scheduled UPS to come to my home and pick up the defective tripod the very next day. They say that I'll receive my new tripod next week. I'll post here on the status of the new one when it arrives.UPDATE: I received a new replacement VCT870RM tripod from Amazon, and this one works great. Panning and tilting are both very smooth, and the tension is adjustable. If I'd have received this tripod originally, I would've given it 5 stars. The first VCT870RM I received was definitely defective. I'm glad I returned it, and I'm glad I bought it through Amazon (best price at the time, and a hassle-free return).
I purchased this unit to make the transition to DVD. We still use the VCR for exercise tapes, kids videos and recording programs on TV. The VCR machine works very well - clear picture, nice controls and features. The DVD player also seems to have a good set of features like zoom and progressive scan. Also, the unit has very good connectivity for various configurations. On the downside, I have had similar problems to others with the DVD player freezing. I put a brand new DVD in the player for the inaugural viewing. We watched the first 45 minutes of the DVD then it froze (to great dissappointment with the kids). When I tried to power the unit down, it would not immediately let me do that. When we turned the unit back on, it would play for 2-5 minutes, then freeze again. I called Panasonic, they said it was likely the DVD disc. I have read there are occasional compatability issues with certain discs but given that this is a new model DVD player and it was a fairly new release DVD, I find this odd. Eventually, Panasonic recommended that I exchange the unit which I did. Hopefully, it was a fluke.
This shows up in searches for SATA enclosures, I'm assuming because there's a bundle including a SATA enclosure with this. It's a PATA / IDE enclosure! I've found this has been happening more on Amazon. Search results with results ALMOST right. I fell for it this time :(Gave it to a friend and he commented the end caps didn't have holes to insert the screws to secure them.The good thing is it's cheap enough that it's not a great loss. Not worth sending back.
I bought this network drive from Amazon for use with a new Mac running Leopard. The IP Config routine that shipped with the disk was out of date and the newest version from LaCie could not connect to the disk via USB, direct (to computer) ethernet, or to an Air Port Extreme hub. Under Network, the drive was tagged as being connected via modem. Nor could it be connected using the Air Port disk Utility. Last, LaCie offers no path to uninstall the code created by their installer. LaCie on-line support folks tried hard to help, but after more than a week of back and forth, I gave up and returned the unit to Amazon. Thank you Amazon for no hassle returns.Short story: don't by this for a Mac running OS 10.5.1 until LaCie figures out Leopard and does a fix. This drive system was a a real disappointment from an otherwise good manufacturer.
My MP3 player arrived in a defective condition. It doesn't work correctly and I would like to return it.
I have one and it worked great for a few months - loved how the cables could detach from the unit for transit - I always seem to bend cables on power supplies carrying them in bags. Loved the blue light.Then it started to cut out for no reason. And today it just failed - stopped working completely.
At 300mm this lens is VERY soft, it's hard to get a shot that looks like it's in focus. To do so, you need to shoot at about f/11, and then since there is little light available, you usually have to bump the ISO to 800 or 1600 just to get an acceptable shutter speed. Of course, the high ISO then introduces other artifacts. The focus is also dead slow and often doesn't lock on. This is a lens that I have constantly fought with. Don't upgrade to the newer 70-300 IS either, as it's only marginally better.Buy the 70-200 f/4L. It's a far superior lens!
Have had this thing for about 5 years, and the only thing we use it for is the "white noise" feature to help us sleep, and occasionally play the CD player. If that is what you want it for, it is ok. If you want to use it for anything else, you better not lose the manual, as this thing is totally non-intuitive to program, and is challenging even with the book. It does not keep perfect time, and you have to get the book out and look up how to set the clock whenever you need to change it.And if you unplug it, or have a power failure, all bets are off. Last week we out of town over night, threw it in the trunk and took it along so we could be sure and sleep with the white noise. When we got home and opened the trunk, the alarm (it has a 9v battery) was going off. We never set the alarm. In fact, we do our best to make sure we never set the alarm on this thing, because it takes getting out the book and deprogramming it to disable it and make it go away.Two days ago, we had a power failure, and now at 7:45 AM, it changes from white noise to "waves and seagulls." Then at 10 AM, it spontaneously starts playing the CD.Will be replacing it before the week is over with a different white noise generator, and will live without the CD player, we are tired of the foolishness.
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 received the big dog... Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 System. Hooked them up, played around with them (trying out the aux input, playing a CD), and then watched TV at a low volume through them. Total of 90 minutes... then the sound went silent. Dead. Nada. No sound at all. Still had power, could hear a relay clicking inside, but nothing was coming out, through the main or aux input.Exchanged them for a new set. Hooked them up. They lasted a week and a half. Same exact thing. Watching TV at a low volume, and the system just suddenly goes silent. I knew immediately that they were dead. They are currently (May 25 '05) on their way back.Never again will I purchase another Klipsch product. I'm getting my money back on these. Disappointing, to say the least. They sounded decent (need a little more mid-range - bass and high's are excellent). The dual-woofer setup allows for some good sounding bass (though sadly I never got the chance to really crank the speakers up).If you have them, and they're still alive, enjoy them. If you're thinking about ordering them, well, keep in mind that they might not live long, and shipping on a 62 lb box is rather expensive...
This camera has very poor resolution. I would say you get what you pay for except that this is nearly worthless. The images are NEVER clear and will not get much larger with out looking very poor. This camera cut to many corners in a effort to be cheap. No flash or anything, it's the equal of those toy cameras you would buy in a dollar store.
The appearance of this camera will appeal to girls (it did to my daughter) but the resolution is so poor you can't get a good picture. For girls the image editor will let them put what looks like them into a picture with Barbie, and they will find that fun...
I had a Cyberhome 1500 for less than a week when it started to lock up the disk drive and need reseting to do anything. This was the case for several weeks until it began to lock up for hours at a time and COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE TO THE DISK DRIVE.As the last straw...if failed completely. After several phone waits exceeding 45 minutes each, I was told I would get a new one if I sent it back. WRONG. Instead I was contacted by a RUDE and EXEEDINGLY DISTASTEFUL individual who said I need to send $89.95 to get it REPAIRED not replaced. Cyberhome products are unrealiable, the service stinks and the staff are RUDE. Nothing good to say. I will NEVER buy another Cyberhome product. I promise.
I work from home, I require solid networking. My family is online quite often. I bought the Linksys RVS4000 as an upgrade to my Linksys BEFSR41, which is going on 10 years old I believe. It's been a solid performer all it's life, but was starting to show it's age.The Linksys RVS4000 is junk, because it falls down doing the one thing it must do well : staying connected and passing traffic. Linksys could remove 50% of the "extras" this rounter does (L2 managed switching, GigE WAN, single port forwarding, QoS traffic shaping, IPS, DOS detection, external syslog, etc) and it wouldn't matter because this router will not stay "online" overnight. Or even for about 9 hours at a time.The Linksys RVS4000 has been a terrible addition to my network, it needs to be reset every morning (sometimes during the day), it randomly "pauses" during the day sometimes, it is very slow to reboot. It is very slow to reconnect to DHCP "bound" machines.My slightly beat down BEFSR41 is MILES above this RVS4000 thing because it's at least consistent (slower, but at least it stays online until I transfer about 250mb over an IPsec connection).Anyway, I am buying a D-Link DGL-4100 (get the 4300 for wireless) as a replacement. Some things spec wise which might be different is the VPN end point management (which many people report as faulty with the Linksys RVS4000) and the 10/100 WAN port on the D-Link instead of GigE on the Linksys.Yes, I am on the latest firmware. Some people report this works for them, my guess is: give it time, It will probably fail soon enough.Summary: Do Not Buy This Linksys RVS4000 if you value staying connected, yes I was running the latest xxxx.14 firmware released early in 2008.
I've owned two pairs of these delightful little buds from Sony. I absolutely love them, until they break. A few months into using them, both sets have cut out on me. I'm not hanging from them, using them as a jump rope, or flossing with them; I'm just using them whilst at the gym and when riding the bus. They are super comfortable, have a surprising amount of bass, and have great sound quality, but they just don't seem to last. If you can baby them and treat them like a faberge egg, I'm sure you'll love them.
cyberhome will try to make good on its product,they have good tech support but this is not a good recorder. I would have given it a o but I had to choose 1-5.With all the trouble I have had with it,I would not consider this product. Jimmy Allen 7/4/04
I write and sell software to control TWAIN scanners, and many of my customers write document scanning applications, so this review is specifically from that point of view. After years of frustrating experience, we tell our customers to avoid all HP scanners because of their 'whimsical' TWAIN drivers. I was excited that the N6010 might be a new day for HP in document scanning, and I know my market would love an ADF scanner at this price point.Sigh - no such luck. We experienced the same paper-feeding problems as other reviewers reported, feeding 2 and sometimes 3 or 4 pages together. This is *not* inevitable - our Canon DR-2080C and Fujitsu fi-5110C almost never do this, the N6010 did it frequently. It was clear after a few hours of testing that we could not recommend this model to our customers.Drilling down a level, the N6010's TWAIN driver is better than many HP drivers we seen, but has at least one egregious bug and several minor ones. The driver cannot have been written or tested by anybody familiar with the TWAIN standard. I'm sure it works with the in-box software, and I assume they tested it with some popular scanning applications. But I wouldn't assume it will work with any scanning application it hasn't been specifically tested with.If HP fixed the driver bugs (quite easy) and the feeding problems, this would be a standout product in its class.
Shortly after my 2-year-old iPod Classic 80 gb went out-of-warranty, it began giving me more the its usual set of annoying issues: hangups, refusing to shut down, forced resets (if you read audiobooks on an iPod that suffers an unexpoected shutdown or reset you will lose you place).Knowing that Apple didn't want to service my 2-year-old item I stupidly purchased the 160gb model to see if it would run reliably. I updated the iTunes software to current version.it is now 48 hours later and I have done nothing whatsoever with this thing except fight with it and with my computer. After going through cycles of the device not being recognized by iTunes or my computer (although it did show up in the list of USB devices connected), I somehow managed to get the computer to recognize it. if I use the automated synchronization routine to copy music to it, it runs (takes a couple of hours) through copying all my music, then hangs up my computer and when the iPod is restarted, it does not recognize 90% of the files...oh well.I checked the "support" function on apple website and found many complaints similar to mine. Worse, my older unit, which at least always worked fine to copy music to etc., no longer synchronizes either. Avoid this product. Check the user forum on the mft web site and you'll see what I mean.
Plate is made of all plastic and HDMI connector broke away from plate while installing to the wall.
While the Sony voice recorder works fine, I was unable to load The Dragon Natually Speaking Software. After calling both Sony (which refered me to the software maker), and The dragon natually speaking software (refer me to Sony), neither took responisbility for the BAD SOFTWARE. And now I'm stuck with, just a voice recorder and NO DRAGON SOFTWARE.THIS DEFINES A DO NOT BUY PRODUCT. If you must, buy only the Voice recorder. I am very UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT AND WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND DRAGON NATUALLY SPEAKING SOFTWARE TO ANYONE.This is my first bad experience with a Sony product.
Even with the volume turned up, I can't hear adequately. I usually have to press the earpiece to my ear, which defeats the purpose of a headset! If there's any noise in the room, it's even harder to hear. Since I can't hear well enough it doesn't matter that the device is comfortable and easy to put on/ take off. Its construction is a little flimsy.
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.
I bought this cartridge and a multi pack. All of the cartridges work okay, but the colors are poor and several cartridges failed before they were empty. I would try another brand the next time for sure!
Returned this product. Apple Mac Version 10.8 no longer support this modem. This modem might work for earlier version of Mac OS.
I bought this a year ago for my girlfriend, who wanted to upgrade from a battery powered transmitter that got poor signal. At first, it worked OK for transmitting, as long as the ipod was elevated in the car. We would stuff it in the passenger side blind and just change the signal once a station started coming in. The presets never did work very well - if you're roadtripping, you don't want to wait for it to define them, and once you lose one station you've probably lost them all. Being able to plug it in and not worry about charging was nice, at first.Our biggest gripe was that it was just flimsy. First, we lost the ability to charge any ipod on it, even the ones we had been able to use before. Through no more than normal wear and tear, the wires were starting to be exposed from the middle transmitter piece. It would still work when plugged in for several more months, until the other day when we lost the connection to the transmitter and started hearing faint, static-y music. Definitely time for the trash.If you're going to buy this, be very gentle with it. It may be worth 15 dollars now, but having paid 70 for it last year I definitely feel ripped off.
Although it is convenient to use, the sound is too tinny for me to enjoy. It's much better to use an iPod with a transmitter to an FM station on a standard issue boom box.
I was excited when I read all about this product. I got it and tried to learn it, I even joined a list on their site. Problem is, everyone on the list was having a lot of trouble learning it. Some were even talking about starting an online class to teach others how to use it. One of the problems is the developers of the program came up with a whole new theory of story which you have to learn to use the program. Now, you have to ask yourself, "Do I want to spend my time learning to write, or do I want to spend my time learning to use a very complicated theory of story and a program that could take months or even years to learn how to use?" Or ask yourself, "Did Shakespeare start this way?"
I took the original bulb out of the socket and try to replace it with the one's supplied and they doesn't fit at all. Some one told me to cut some plastic in the base so they'll fit, but i just put again the original bulb. i'm very disapointed.I rate it one star because it cant be rated cero stars.
I got this on clearance a few years back when I got my digital camera. The photos print out slow but that would be okay if it was not for the quality of the photos. The photos I printed had a red tint to them and were grainy. If you find this for a very low price ... you now know why. I am looking to pay more for a good printer this time. I won't be fooled again.
My Sony player was a model S350 instead of an S250, but it has the same features and looks the same. I used it mainly for my recorded books on CD and tape. After only occasional use, it quit after less than 6 months, giving an error message of "no disc." Well, I thought I could at least use the tape player, but shortly thereafter, one of the tape control buttons literally broke off when I pressed it in normal use. The unit is just over warranty -- so goodbye $70 -- and I'm back shopping for a replacement (I got this unit from another store, not Amazon). But I won't get a Sony product this time around, sorry to say.
When it arrived it did not print (no or little ink). Upon calling, it was replaced, but it still wasn't as good as the same product bought at Staples.
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.
Buyer beware of reduced-price "canon" batteries. Do a little research to determine you're buying a genuine canon. I was suspicious after receiving two I could just pop out of the sealed "official" packaging and they had misspelled words imprinted on the backs. I had read something about this online and felt safer returning them. Fortunately the Amazon Marketplace sellers I used were very good about refunds.
Thank goodness that the DVD part of this unit quit working just before the 90 day return period at Target expired. The VCR always had poor picture quality and the remote only worked intermitently, so I'm glad to be rid of the thing.
I was very pleased with this product when i first got it, but it fell apart very quickly. the wires all all started showing, and eventually those wires then bent and distorted the sound quality until it ultimately broke. if you plan on using this frequently, and not leaving your iPod sitting in your car at all times, wear and tear will ruin this device quickly. i would not recommend it.
tHE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT WOULD NOT WORK RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AND I TOKK IT BACK TO THE STORE FOR AN IMMEDIATE EXCHANGE BECAUSE IT DID NOT READ ANY DISC, DVD OR CD. THE SECOND ONE PLAYED FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND I ALSO TOOK THAT ONE BACK, THE THIRD ONE WOULD NOT POWER UP, aUDIOVOX IS GARBAGE ANDI WOULD RECCOMEND SPENDING MORE AND GETTING A PANASONIC.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE BEEN DISAPPOINTED WITH AN INK ORDER. THIS ONE SENT ME A 26 AND A 17 INSTEAD OF WHAT I ORDERED ALSO THE COLOR CARTRIDGE IS THE PITS. I PRINT A LOT OF PHOTOS AND THESE CARTRIDGES ARE OF VERY POOR QUALITY.
I thought this was a good idea. The Apple adapter for my 12" Powerbook overheated and died (my first "failed" Apple product), so I decided to play it safe and buy another brand. The Kensington adapter could charge in a car, on a plane, and at home, so I figured, what the heck. What a disaster. It charges fine, if a little slow, but it is so HEAVY and so POORLY DESIGNED, I cringe every time I have to use it. You need to uncoil two heavy cords (wrapped with velcro that sticks to the other cord, making for a mess of wires in your bag) and plug each into either side of this big white brick. Kensington obviously thinks a cool blue light on the brick makes up for the ugly cord issue, but there is no indicator light showing when the charge is done, like Apple has. The cord wraps neatly onto Apple's adapter, and you don't even need to carry the extension cord if you don't want to. Also, the combined length of the 2 cords and the big white brick in the middle is still much shorter than the Apple adapter + extension cord. I hated this so much, I went and bought a replacement Apple adapter after all. Why can't products work as well as Apple's? DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, unless you plan to leave it plugged in at home for convenience.
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.
The CD player doesn't work at all, water enters all the cracks, and the radio reception is fuzzy. The sound quality isn't that great either.
Aunque cumple con su objetivo, el dise&ntilde;o es feo y se descompuso muy rapido, en la foto se ve mejor que en la realidad, la proxima comprare alguna otra de Victorinox que se ve mucho mejor. No lo recomiendo.
The delivery of this item was really fast, too fast, the driver for the delivery company used by Amazon did not attempt to bring the item to me, they simply dropped it in the atrium of my apartment building and it was taken. It took me over two hours to find it and get it back, on top of the company that delivered it promising to send the driver back out to help and he never showed back up. The wifi itself is so weak that I cannot pick it up on my touch pad even in the next room. Amazon, Linksys and the delivery company all FAIL.
I bought the griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter. It does not work well at all. The reception is terrible. SAVE YOUR MONEY!
It stopped working after 30 days. I hope that their warranty service is better than the product. We will see
I had read these reviews and, when ordering, expected a cheap mouse - not a defective one. The tracking laser forgets to track my movement every once in a while, leading to death and inaccuracy in online games.The center mouse button does not operate nearly as well as other middle buttons. The whole setup seems cheap and rushed. I'm sure the type on the keys would have worn off in a few months, had I not returned it for another model. Do not buy this set unless you _really_ can't afford a slightly more expensive model. I am not very well off myself, but I won't be buying another cheap keyboard and mouse set ever again.
JVC XVN 412SL is a Year 2003 model, check out jvc.com they will confirm it.These vendors are selling their old stock ( I wonder even if the manufacturers warranty is still Valid)* Toshiba and Philips are far better than this old junk.* Since this is old 2003 model the 2005 models will support newer formats of wma divx where as this does not* will not convert PAL to NTSC as Toshiba and Phillips can* Other region discs will play fine unless they are REC or REA encoded(...)
I received the PF-A700B in a timely manner. The instructions need to be more clear. I should have realized that 7" wide means measured diagonally. My wife and I agree that the picture is not a good quality. The picture on the box shows a full screen picture in proportion, however pictures taken with an 8MP camera in JPEG format yeilds only a 4 1/4 wide by 3 3/8 height picture on the screen. Resizing the pricture to different resolution does not improve the size of the picture on the screen. Setting the mode to 16:9 stretches the people face and body way out of proportion. I did not try the MP3 music out. I do believe that Mustek is correct in saying that it will support up to 12MP JPEG pictures.Overall I would say that for $89.95 that this not a good choice. The Digital Photo frames are too new on the market and hard to see what they look. Wal-Mart,Target,Radio Shack physically tie them down and do not show them powered up. Wait several years and the models will improve and come down in price.
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.
Alright, when I first got the headphones 4 months ago, I loved them and have ever since. Great sound, absolutely great. But then one evening, the left headphone cut out. I hadn't been using them roughly either. Perhaps a problem with weak components?
Stop, don't do it, do not buy this product. Rio made it to compete with Archos' line of MP3's. They are 10 fold better and its not even funny how much better Archos software is that Rio's! If you have a brain and consider yourself human do not buy this product!
I bought this unit to play my PAL DVD disks along with NTSC disks. This unit is advertised as being able to play PAL-formatted disks. However, this is not true. It will only play NTSC region 1 disks. This was verified to me by APEX tech support.
Lexmark does not have a driver for this printer for the latest MAC operating system, (Leopard). According to customer service there is NO PLAN to create one.
...it's for the amount you receive. The wire itself is good quality and the different color wires makes it easy to keep track of + and -. The problem is the amount in the spool. Like everyone else, I too was shorted a little over 6' of wire.If you do order this product, just make sure to buy ~20% more wire than you plan for. That way you have enough to finish the job.
I was considering this for my printer when I noticed on the graphic it is "Compatible", NOT SAMSUNG! For nearly the full Samsung price! Why would you pay full price for an off-brand knock-off? We should either buy a toner cartridge at 60% or get genuine Samsung for this price! Shame on Amazon for advertising this as "Samsung" brand.
As much as I would like to dissapoint the folks who have posted favorable reviews; I have had a horrible experience with this TV.I bought from Frys with extended warranty; without any exaggeration: was exteremly careful with burn ins: didnt pause for long, no news channels, no rolling tickers.I bought this on July 4th and in 3 months it developed horrible burn ins, despite the fact that I used an HD reciever. On top of that it got dead pixels: yes, no kidding dead pixels on a plasma.Samsung and Frys have refused to honor the warranty which while mentioning burn ins does not say a single word about dead pixels.Please do not buy this product....
I purchased this item brand new, and a mere 4 months after purchased it is broken.The pan head just broke off one day, the cheap plastic threads were now gone, rendering the tripod useless. There is no excuse for theis low of quality, we're talking use once a week with a 2 pound camera folks!Stay clear of this product, it won't last long.
The software didn't appear to load correctly, or give the prompt to connect the device. It's not compatable with Napster, or very few others that I can find. I couldn't even get it to take music from Windows Media Player. We could only get it to load a total of 4 pictures, which took forever. The only way we could get it to take music reliably is straight from a CD. Most of the time two different laptops wouldn't even reconize the device. If Micosoft is try to compete with Ipod they have lost. Basically the one we got was a piece of junk.
I've had this headset for almost two years. When there's not much interference they sound excellent and I like the surround processing. It really works, sometimes it sounds as if the speakers are on and I have to turn the headset off for a moment just to be sure there's no sound in the room. However, some nights the interference is so bad I can't use them, and even on a good night there's plenty of crackling in the background. Earlier tonight the interference sounded like a rainstorm, then it reduced suddenly as if someone in another apartment turned off an appliance. It's not a gain issue, or distance from the antenna. The computer volume and the media player volume are all the way up, and the transmitter is 3 feet from me. It just seems to operate on a frequency that's dirty with interference from other devices. The digital wireless headsets are more expensive, but lately the interference has been pretty bad and I really wish I would've saved up for a digital version.
These cartridges, though OEM, are a waste of money. As one of the other reviewers noted, the ones I got are made in Indonesia. My printer would not recognize the cartridges and I had problem after problem with my printer--until I went to Best Buy and purchased a new set of cartridges, made in Mexico as were my original ones, and all of my printer problems went away.I am returning the ones I did not open.
I use my D40 mostly for school pictures football, band, etc. It did not fit my needs. Night games I can not use it. Trying to follow the action I could not use it. There were no instructions on what settings to use it on had to play with it for about 3 days. However it is a fine lens for still life. I am not a pro just a regular guy who wants some close up of his kids at events. Guess I will have to try a 2x converter. I am not advanced enough for this yet.
There are a few things that I did not like about this DVD Player. The biggest problem at first was the unresponsiveness. We would often press a button on the remote more than once because we did not think it had registered. Even the buttons on the player were unresponsive.Another minor issue was that we did not like the fact that only the chapter is displayed when the disc is player. We would much rather have the elapsed time shown.At this price, point I also expected the player to have an optical TOSlink audio out connection.The worst problem with this player, though, is that about 2 weeks after purchasing, the player started malfunctioning. When the stop button was pressed, the video would stop, but the disc would continue to spin. If you then ejected the disc, it would spin in the tray. We returned the player and purchased the Sony DVP-NS77H/B which is performing nicely so far.I would avoid this player.
I have one of these in my motor coach and have found out there are no map updates available. The maker of the maps won't sell it to you and Panasonic has discontinued the product and all map updates.
I overall love my ipod! The only problem is the rechargable battery when it goes dead cannot be replace with out sending it to the factory and me having to pay for the ipod again because they have to take it apart. Ipods are a rip off, don't buy on, by a better iRiver or something! I'll check back if something changes!
I have ordered compatible cartridges before wiothout a problem- but these are so awful...I really wish I hadn't gotten so many! They do not fit properly. The black is streaky, fades out even when freshly installed.Well, I have 24 wrapped cartridges and have to get new ones :(The cannon printers are terrific. When mine blew out from a surge we looked high & low because it is just about the only one out there with reasonably priced ink. I wish I hadn't tried to save pennies because it is going to cost me big as there really aren't good for anything and need to be tossed. The cost of mailing them back. from hawaii, and the partial credit I would get because some are used... it's a total loss.Why 2 stars? they shipped fast/ packed well...the product itself is the pits (and, I will note, the box is marked as being for a range of printers which do not accept the same cartridge). Takes several tries to seat it... bad choice.
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.
SmartDisk FlashTrax XT 80GB Digital Multimedia Player, FTXXT80I purchased my FlashTrax 80GB as a second-hand item from a friend who was using this device for 3 or 4 months. The idea of having a small mass storage device with a display being capable of copying pictures directly from different types of memories is really great. You do not need to carry a bulky laptop anymore! I felt relieved at last. The initial period of few months was a sort of a love affair. FlashTrax was working fine, and the fact that the screen does not offer a great resolution, and that viewing the pictures (especially large files) is slow didn't matter.Unfortunately the happy days didn't last long. When the machine became slightly over one year old the monitor stopped working. I travel a lot and it is very difficult for me to send a faulty device, which just lost its warranty, back to the factory service. After a 4 week e-mail exchange with the FlashTrax service in Florida I finally managed to ship it out. It came back from a repair after almost two months which is a very long time, but it was working OK. Unfortunately after another year the same malfunction occurred. The screen became blue and I could not see any pictures anymore. The rest was working fine, but I had to use TV monitor to view the files, which was not the reason why I purchased this baby. This time FlashTrax customer service did not reply to my e-mails.I decided to open FlashTrax myself. Yes, I have some training in electronics, and to my amazement I have discovered that the flexible, printed circuit, connection strip connecting the "mother board" with the screen is broken. There was a long transverse crack across! The same problem must have occurred one year before. The quality of the connection strip is very poor, and I believe that the same failure must be affecting all FlashTrax models of this type. I tried to find the screen on different on-line shops offering spare parts, but it seems that this screen is produced only for FlashTrax and is not available for single customers. My advice - if you want a brand new for 600 USD toy that will break after 12-18 moths buy it and throw it away later. If you think of buying a second hand one, you will have it working for couple of months only. Service will not help you especially if you are not in USA. If you think seriously of storing your valuable photographs, forget about FlashTrax.
As a rule Sony makes a great product but the engineers were asleep at the switch with this product. Even the most inexpensive of alarm clocks/clock radios have battery back up and ESPECIALLY with a dual alarm clock (and an aging electrical "grid" where you can lose power momentarily on a regular basis) it makes no sense NOT to have battery back up. The radio is no particular hot shakes either but as this is one of the more expensive clock radios (relatively speaking) out there, no battery back up makes it a "pass it by".
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.
I bought my N2750w in April of 2006. In October of 2006 it started flaking out until all I would get is a blue screen and sometimes sound. It was not very heavily used - my wife and I just used it to watch the nightly news in our bedroom. The warranty return went without a hitch - I dropped the set off at the Walnut, Calif. headquarters, and about 3 weeks later the TV showed up at my front door. We put it back into the bedroom. Roughly 8 and a half months later, it just stopped working - turning it on results in nothing - no lights, no sound. I called Viewsonic, but because it is now more than a year since the original receipt, it is no longer under warranty. I used to think Viewsonic made high quality products, but to have two failures in 13 months sort of makes me think otherwise. So buyer beware - for $800, I was expecting this LCD TV to last more than 13 months. Viewsonic gave the number of a local out of warranty service center. I'm still wondering if I should get it fixed or not.
To be short and to the point:This router shuts off and resets itself at random times, without warning. This is especially annoying when you are trying to get something accomplished online.For the longest time, I wasn't able to change even the most basic settings, like making the router secured by a password or even changing the name of the connection.Please do not buy this router, go with a Linksys instead.
I own this weather radio, and it has great features...if only it worked properly! Mine has a tendency to come on anytime it feels like it, not just when there's an alert, which can be quite shocking in the middle of the night. I suspect a problem in the electronics. I recenty purchased another model made by Midland, and the buttons on it don't work right, so I'm going to have to return it to the store. I won't be buying another piece of electronics from Midland. If you're looking for a trouble-free weather radio, steer clear!
We have gone through four of these routers in one year. FOUR. The first one lasted about 5 months. Then our internet kept going in and out. We contacted our provider and were told it wasn't their service. The internet would go out, we'd unplug and replug the router and suddenly it would work again. This happened a minimum of ten times a day. Our provider offered to trade our router for a refurbed one from them of the same brand. That one lasted less than a month. Same problem. Internet outages constantly that would correct itself if we unplugged and then replugged in the router. Rinse repeat. We're on number four now and its happening again. At least five times a day the internet is out. Its disgusting. So we finally had our provider run a complete diagnostic on the system and...its the router. I will not buy another linksys router again until this situation is sorted. Other reviewers mention the problem was the power supply or substandard chips. I dont care what the cause is. I care that I've wasted time and money and been sorely inconvenienced because of this product. I'll put my money where my mouth is and buy a different brand. My suggestion is that others do the same. Off to research...
When it works, this is a great keyboard with the built in trackball, but the first one I received quit working after a couple weeks. Tried everything, would link up for a few seconds then loose the connection. Ended up contacting Adesso and they said the usb dongle was bad. Returned to Amazon for a replacment, so far so good (knock on wood).
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 received the item quickly however it did not fit in my camera. I was able to return it without a problem, however a $9.95 item which had no shipping cost ended up costing me over $4.00 to return it. That was a big disappointment.
I am in the same boat and was online searching for a remedy when I came across these reviews. UGH! I just had the same frickin' thing happen. My husband reported while I was away on a business trip that my Maxtor 3100 started making strange noises and he ultimately disconnected it until I returned. Behold, suddenly the XP OS does not recognize it, the 3100 diagnostic tool you download from the web is useless: it doesn't recognize it either: and now I'm calling GEEK SQUAD since I purchased it just months ago from BEST BUY (and yikes! A 3 month warranty?) now it will cost me a minimum of $250 to see if I can recover my data: not likely. This thing was about $100 US and now I face a major delimma: their website and support is as useless as the product. DO NOT BUY! CAVEAT EMPTOR!
Like an earlier reviewer I think a product like this should work for more than three years (I'd say at least seven.) But I didn't even get three years out of mine.I bought one of these in late 2001 from a big box retailer. I was doing consutling work at a large electronics manufacturer and needed to be able to transport large data files to and from the customer site (files that would not fit onto a floppy disk.) USB thumb drives had not come on the scene yet. CD burners were prevalent, but not convenient for my purpose. The USB zip 250 was a good solution for me at the time.I used the drive on a fairly regular basis for about a year and a half, with occasional use after that. I had it in storage (no use) since 2003 and recently took it out to retrieve some files and it would not work. Plugged it in, CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK WHIRRRR - cannot read disk - LED blinks continuosly. So while it's been more than three years since I bought the unit I'd say I got something like 2 years of normal usage. It's dead now, and I wouldn't dream of spending $120~$175 to replace it. I'm only considering a replacement purchase to be able to retrieve a few of the files. Basically this is an obsolete product with far superior and cost effective alternatives available.If I find a low cost replacement I will quickly retrieve my data and archive it onto optical media and resell the unit if I can.In 2001 this drive served a purpose - BFD (before flash drives.) But I wouldn't recommend this technology in 2007.UPDATE 1/23/2009I picked up a used IDE Zip 250 for $18 (+ $5 shipping)Iomega ZIP 250 - Disk drive - ZIP ( 250 MB ) - IDE - internal - 3.5"here on Amazon. I have two older computers on my home network running Windows XP that have IDE. I hooked up the IDE zip drive to one of them - Windows XP recognized the drive and installation was easy. I had six disks and I got all my files off of them and on to a 650GB external hard drive in about 15 minutes.If you feel as I do that this technology is obsolete, and have zip disks with data you need to retrieve, then I recommend saving yourself the $80~$90 and taking a similar route. If you don't have a computer with IDE available it looks like there's a solution. A company called Newer Technology offers an adapter (http://www.newertech.com/products/usb2_adaptv2.php) that they advertise has been tested for operation with IDE zip drives (adapts IDE to USB - saw it here on Amazon for $29 -Newer Technology Universal Drive Adapter - connects ATA/IDE/SATA to USB2 - 2.5", 3.5" HDs & 5.25" Op.) This particular model will also apparently adapt SATA to USB. I can't personally recommend this one since I haven't owned it - and the only review of it on Amazon is a one star. But there are probably others out there, I haven't researched it. Keep in mind that with this approach you can at least use the adapter for other things when you are done.I purchased a similar adapter made by a company called Apricorn from NewEgg. But unfortunately I haven't been able to get my particular model to work with the IDE zip drive - I plugged it into my Vista machine with the zip drive attached. Vista recognized the drive - but when I inserted a disk and tried to access the data it would respond as though no disk was inserted. So if you go this route I recommend you confirm that the adapter you buy will work with the IDE zip. I find this type of adapter to be very handy. I have several old 3.5" IDE hard drives I keep around that I occasionally need to inspect the contents of - the USB-IDE adapters are a great way to be able to do that without having to open up a PC chassis.
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.
I checked out one of these units in the store.First, it is completely cheesy looking and feeling. Totally cheap. All the fit and finish of an Etch-a-sketch, which it closely resembles.Second, as another reviewer noted, the touch-screen buttons are very difficult to utilize due to their size.The whole thing just feels slapped together with little thought. Compared to the Garmin's or even the TomToms and Magellans, this thing is not something I'd spend money on.
Only lasted a month - not even worth the $5 or $6 paid. Wires are thin and break easy.
This iPad cover is very cheap.It may not seem like,but one drop and the edges of the cover break off and it doesn't snap onto the iPad.I mean even if you accidentally dropped on CARPET!! Now I don't use the cover anymore and it was such a waste of money.My iPad is better off without a back cover.Although this is the same exact color as the front smart cover, overall, 2STARS.
I had expected more from this company and this is a basic sound system for a very low powered pc audio system. Controls were odd and not very easily used. I found it totally inadequate for what I was looking for.
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
If you have a 64 bit system don't waste tour time. I spent an hour on the phone with belkin and finaly on the second call they said it isn't going to work with your 64 bit system. so I got the 4gig flash memory out my camera and transferd my files that way.
The IBM ThinkPad 600 is the wife's machine (330MHz, 128meg RAM). It must go on a network if we are to go broadband.Purchased this because it was advertised to work with "WIN98" and supposed to work on a 220MHz CPU with 64meg of RAM.First problem. It is WIN98SE that it is supposed to work on. It doesn't work on pre-SE. With pre-se the device showed a yellow ! that can't be fixed.So upgraded machine to WIN98SE. Driver loaded and everything looked fine.The monitoring program said adapter was active. Great.Well not so great. WIN98SE won't start up with the adapter attached without generating a "WINDOWS PROTECTION ERROR: you need to restart your machine." It also scrambled the LCD display so that the computer didn't know what kind of display device we had when starting up in the SAFE mode.If the device was left unplugged the machine starts up normally. One can then plug in the adapter and it works. That is useless!Several phone calls to LinkSys were made. First suggestion: Plug the device in after startup. The got the message that that was not a solution. Second suggestion try on another machine.I have another WIN98SE machine with .5GB memory and 2GHz Celeron. The adapter worked normally on it. No problemsSo the problem is either one peculiar to the IBM ThinkPad 600 or it is under RAMed and/or under CPU'd for the task. Who really knows what goes on at boot up.The last suggestion from LinkSys was to go to their website and download about 500Meg of an older driver/program and try that. Guys, we have dialup. No way! They did confirm I was using the latest and recommended driver for V4 hardware.This plus an announcement on the phone line about updating the router driver for the router I just ordered from LinkSys has soured me.Want all computers here to use same adapters. So this one is out of the running. LinkSys did make a good faith effort to solve this one. They were easy to reach and took a lot of time to try and solve this. Unfortunately, only the god's know what is happening....
I like the sound of the ear phones put out but did not like that they are so loose on your ears, while riding my bike the wind really whistles through the earphones, I went back to my old pair, due to this feature.
I've had the DVR90VE unit for about six months. The tape side has begun to eat tapes. Now, it will accept a tape, but will not play or eject the tape. So much for the VHS->DVD dubbing capability.Tried unplugging and letting it sit, etc. No luck.When it worked it did an adequate job, but I expected to get more than six months of use out of this machine.The DVD recording quality is OK, but not the best I've seen.I wouldn't waste money on it, but find a more reliable model.
This a nice screen but when I got and went to carry it, the screen self-rolled out about 5 to 6 inches and would not stay retracted. I returned it.
Some two months ago I purchased this Webcam for use under Win98 SE on a PC with MSI Mb. It has never displayed video and a Windows error is reported: after a string of (polite) e-mails from Creative Support basically *try this* the problem still exists.Using a program such as PC Surgeon I've even sent a Software Debug Report which shows a program violation, but Creative do not seem to understand technical problems. (Like so many other software companies Support seems to be to sales and not technical).
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 LIGHTED MAGNIFIER ARRIVED WITH DEAD LEAKY BATTERIES. THE LIGHT SWITCH DID NOT WORK BECAUSE OF DAMAGE FROM BATTERY ACID. BECAUSE I CONSTRUCT ELECTRONIC DEVICES AS A HOBBY, I PURCHASED A BATTERY HOLDER, MINIATURE TOGGLE SWITCH AND MINIATURE LAMP SOCKET AND CONSTRUCTED A NEW LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS ADDED TO MY EXPENSE.
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!
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
I've had this over a year, but it is already broken. I went to flip open the battery door on the back and the hinge piece broke. The battery door can no longer close, which no longer makes it ideal for the shower, and it would also be awkward to hang this thing on my shower curtain rod with the back open. The hinge piece is too small to glue back on. When I moved into my sister's basement to help her out, I also struggled to get my radio stations to come through.
Made the mistake of going with the low price option, now re-ordering. Do not recommend that you purchase through this vendor, would say I am the exception, but they are 3 out of 5 stars, so probably not.
I was thrilled to find actual HP ink at a great price. Sadly, the ink did not work-probably because the expiration date on the package is May 2004. Now I have to pay to ship it back in hopes of getting a refund.
I agree with the previous comment. I got mine deleiverd over the weekend. Although it does look good, There is plastic all over the TV. The setup was a breeze but the audio started to drop every now and then. I guess the new lot of these TV's are not as good as one made earlier. One more thing guys, stay away from these Eagle shipper. Here in NJ area, they say 'White glove' but all they do is, drop the TV on your doorstop and they refused to open or take away the empty box. seriously. Eagle USA might be good at other places but they sure suck in the Central NJ area. Thank you
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.
When I first received this keyboard it worked awesome, exactly what I was looking for! After a month of normal use the 1,2,3 and 4 keys stopped working. So I sent it back in. After jumping through many hops to find the manufacture and getting a new keyboard the new trackball on the keyboard stops working after about 20 min of not using it (like watching a movie on your HTPC). To get it to resync I had to remove the batteries, very weird, but still got the trackball problem.I may have just been unlucky and got 2 bad keyboards but that's tough to do. I'm a 41 yr old with 20 years of computer and communications exp for what it's worth.
Not crazy about it. Haven't used it much. I do like how it looks. I think it's just so-so....
I bought the product, and the drivers were detected and installed instantly, But it would not mount, so I read their user manuals and tried reinstalling the drivers many times, I Emailed for tech support and they were no help, I emailed them back and forth for a week, and it ended in them telling me things that didn't work then saying that i tampered with the product. At that point I was not happy I found A lot of people on the internet have the same problem. My advice, Do not buy this product.
I bought these cameras for a very special event. I am sorry to say they weren't worth the money. The pictures were very bad---the color so off it was kind of frightening. I would never buy these again for any reason. If you expect GOOD Pictures from these cameras you will be incredibly disappointed.
This battery was a Light Grey color (not white for the iBook) & the 14" version never changed.
from the specification you should know that it only has 8 channels. The second generation is 12 channels. And, the latest chip is 20 channels (SRIF III). Why do you need the latest chip? I used Garmin's GPS which uses 2nd generation chip. I could receive any signal at home or in downtowm. Once I lost signal during driving, it is very hard for the GPS to get the signal again. These problem is completelt solved in the 3rd generation chip. If you want to buy a GPS, you definitely need to buy a GPS with 3rd chip or SRIF III. How do you the chip is 3rd generation or not? Find out how many channels it can get. 8 channel is 1st, 12 channels is 2nd and 20 channels is 3rd generation chip.
This is my first GPS system, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Here is what I like about it: It's VERY easy to use. The signal has been very strong, so far.Here is what I don't like about it: Tech support is from some foreign country where the people have a very hard time speaking English. I tried to clarify w/ someone at the other end what he was asking me, when he was asking me what my first name was. Wow! Also, the map in my system is very old. I'm guessing it's at least 5 years old. There is alot of new construction around me for miles around, and it doesn't help when the system can't tell me exactly where I am.Here's a little other thing I learned as I researched the 3 biggies in the industry. I called all 3 companies after I got my system to ask them more questions about their products, and to see what their tech support was like. Garmin was easily the best. The girl was from N. America, and was very well versed in the systems and what they had to offer. I called TomTom and was on hold for around 15' before I hung up. This was someone else's complaint in the reviews tht I read as well, only he was on for 45' and still didn't reach anyone. As I mentioned earlier, I don't know what country Magellan has outsourced to, but WOW do they need to brush up on their English.I'm quite confused about the maps for all the systems. The mapshare for the TomTom is intriguing. Maybe I'll try that system next. The girl at Garmin told me they charge $[...] to get their map upgrades. The guy who I could barely understand from whoknowswhereistan didn't know what the price was, when the maps would be released, but knew that I would not be able to download it from their site, and that I would have to buy their CD. I read a reveiw from a TomTom user who said that he got one free map download. That, and the mapshare technology from that company, will probably make me go that way next time.For this purchase, I read enough reviews to decide to hang on to my system for now, even though I'm really not very happy w/ it. I guess I just won't be able to use it if there has been construction in the area for the last 5 years (hard to find in So. Cal.) and put up w/ the frustrating foreigners at Magellan's support center.
I purchased this drive, my 5th of its kind, in July 2009. These have proved very reliable and well built in the past and very flexible. Have used these for both Mac and Windows in the past and this last one was to be reformatted to NTFS format for use with Windows. This has not been a problem in the past since it only required a simple reformatting on a Windows computer. Not so with this last drive. G-Tech has apparently determined that most of its customers are Mac based, so they have added a new "feature" which prevents the drive from being easily reformatted to a non-Mac format. There was no information regarding this with the drive or its instructions, nor any apparent change in the advertising that it works for both Mac and Windows--it arrived with exactly the same info as the previous 4 drives. The only info I could find on the G-Tech website suggested that now Windows users would just have to buy and use a third party application such as MacDrive which allows Windows to write to Mac formatted drives. Rather bogus. A Google of the problem did come up with a way to remove this "lock" that worked well and did allow me to reformat the drive to NTFS, so no real problem. However, this does make it a bit more difficult than a simple reformatting and some users may not wish to go there, so be forewarned.It seems that this drive, the Q (quad 4 port), is being discontinued in favor of one that has only 3 ports--they are loosing the firewire 400 port and including a firewire 400 to 800 cable instead. In their advertising of the new replacement, they state "A simple initialization is all it takes to prepare G-DRIVE for use with Windows systems". Don't know what that entails, but wish they had been a little more informative regarding the change on this last G-Drive Q that I purchased.I also need to report that this drive failed after about 40 to 60 hours of scanning photos that were saved to the drive. I started getting warning messages and then the drive could not be seen by either a Windows or Mac computer. I had no access to rescan, so panic ensued. Luckily, when the unit cooled off, the data was still there and it worked long enough for me to back up the files before it started failing again. I called G-Tech and the service tech was very helpful. Sent the drive in, they replaced an interface card, tested it, and returned it promptly without any data loss. This was a very good customer service experience.Prior to this, I would have given the drive 5 stars instead of just 4 stars. Hope Hitachi, the new owner of G-Technology, can maintain the quality G-Tech has been known for in the past.ADDENDUM AND RATING CHANGE (4 months and 3 drives later . . .) Well, I have changed my 4 star rating to a one star I'm sorry to have to say. I wrote the previous review after getting off the phone with a service tech at G-Technology who had just informed me that my repaired drive with recovered files was being shipped overnight. Well, it arrived DOA--neither a Mac OS X or Windows XP could see the drive with firewire 800, 400, or USB, so it was returned. The next drive was the new Generation 4 drive and worked fine for about 2 weeks then became "invisible" to both Windows and Mac computers using firewire 800 after some fairly heavy use (unit became warm). After a short period I tried USB and that worked for one session and then quit working (on 2 Windows computers and 1 Mac). I then tried the new firewire 800 to 400 cable on another Windows computer and that worked. I then tried the unit back on the computer it had failed on using fw800 and USB, and now all was working. CONCLUSION: THIS THIRD DRIVE WAS UNRELIABLE. (heat and/or component problem ???)Now after trying to deal further with the service department and their untimely or no response (and missed promises as to when repaired units were being shipped, etc.), I must find another external drive manufacturer that makes a product as reliable as the G-Tech Q USED TO BE and one that has a more responsive service department.It seems that since Hitachi has taken over G-Tech, the products and customer service has suffered and gone from a 5 star highly recommended product to a one star "be very wary of" product, with the new Gen 4 version the "G-drive", highly questionable. I must apologize to my friends and the businesses I have recommended this product to and hope they have not had to deal with the problems of the new units.RIP original G-Tech, my older 4 drives are still great.
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.
This camera takes great outdoor pics, but indoor pics are consistantly underexposed. I am experimenting with all the controls and modes, since most of my pics are indoors of my children (during the winter). When you start using the manual settings, they are not consistant. It's a hit or miss deal (trying to set the right exposure for indoors). I exchanged my rebel for another, only to have the same results. It is not a point and shoot camera for indoors. My advice is if you're an amateur photobug, wait and see what Canon's competition does or wait till canon fixes the problem with underexposure on these cameras. I gave it only 2 stars because of the underexposure and having an &quot;auto&quot; position on the mode dial that doesn't create good photos automatically.
It is obvious from reviews here that this unit is beyond all hope. But there is a very standard hard drive inside the enclosure. I took out the drive and it works OK. I've trashed the enclosure and I won't even try to troubleshoot why the usb connection won't work like it's supposed to. Thank you for saving my time.
There is some confusion between the product description and the product photo or graphic. In this case the photo said pouches and the description said sheets. The last time I ordered (a smaller box) it was the same - but the product was, in fact, sheets so I lucked out. This time, not so lucky - not sheets. I'm returning the box, but am hesitant to try again. BTW, Amazon makes it painless to return things. I'll give them another star for that alone!
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Lets start off with the picture is VERY VERY VERY msileading. They show atleast 25 feet of gauge 4 power wire with the fuse holder and 1 foot of wire. All you get is gauge 6 wire and the fuse holder and fuse. I should have read the reviews before buying, will not buy from seller again!Second thing the crip on the end that connects to the battery is extremely poor. Whoever this company hired to make the connections should be retrained. Half of the wire had been cut off. Also the crip was such a low quiality that the wires frayed and came out of the connector. I had to cut off part of my 4 gauge power wire that I purchased from a local stereo shop.Third the fuse holder set screws wouldn't tighten on the wires. Both ends were stripped when I recieved this item.I will NEVER purchase anything from this seller again & buyer beware!!! Please read the reviews before purchasing any item that way you will know what you are getting into. I learned a valuable lesson!!!
This is a product that is very disappointing!!! Where do I start??FIRST, Recordings are limited to a maximum of 1 hour each. Second, Only shows (yes, that's right only shows - not music) can be saved with a scheduled recording.THIRD, You can record individual songs - not schedule a recording - after the song ends, the recording stops.FOURTH, Scheduled shows are limited to a maximum of 20 with a maximum of 2 hours per each recorded session.FIFTH, If you attempt to schedule more than 20 recordings, you will be prompted to delete an existing scheduled recording or to discard the new recording schedule.SIXTH, poor battery life. If I could I would have given zero stars. I couldn't as one is the minimum. This is an over priced mp3 player. If you are someone who doesn't yet know much about satellite radio: XM is better than sirius: Absolutely True!
**WARNING!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT!! IT IS A SCAM!!**I am very dissatisfied with this product. Just as some of the other reviews have stated, the cartridges do not come in Epson boxes, although they do have Epson labels on the cartridges. There is a label on the outside of the plastic baggies that the cartridges come in that says that they requested the supplier to provide them with cartridges not in boxes in order to be environmentally-friendly, and because of some complaints, included a free black ink cartridge. At first I thought this was a good deal, until I put the ink cartridges into my printer. I ordered the ones that were supposed to work with my printer, an Epson Stylus Photo R280, and my printer did not even recognize the cartridges! So now I'm out $30.00, and I have no ink. And I have an important paper due tomorrow afternoon! This is absolutely horrible.And I reiterate... **DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT!! IT IS A SCAM!!**
I got my first iPod Shuffle about a year ago (8/05). It lasted til the following May, and then started to act weird. The lights would flash, and it would crash my computer, but wouldn't play music. Took it to the Apple store, they said bad flash memory was the culprit and replaced it under warranty. The new unit lasted a few months, and then it also bit the dust, in the exact same fashion as the first one. I'm gentle on my iPod, never dropped it, left in the hot car, etc...and yet they both have died on me.I'd recommend the Creative Zen Nano. It's cheaper, much easier to add songs to (no iTunes required), and has a small screen that makes it more navigable, not to mention an integrated voice recorder and FM tuner.
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.
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!
What a piece of junk. It doesn't work at all. They may as well have sold me an empty box.
I must state that the image quality on my 26" LCD was, key word was impeccable for the first four months I then started experiencing what is known by Samsung as color banding. This is where blacks turn green and gradations become very harsh to the point where the image quality is so horrible it's unviewable.I have been in contact with Samsung 14 times since May 27th 2005 in regards to repairing my LCD. My first contact generated a transaction number for which I then contacted Intech Labs, they service Samsung repairs, however after leaving 4 voice mail messages and no response I was then forced to call Samsung again. I was then given a third VOC #, I once again called Intech and as the pattern repeated, no response. We are now up to the last week in July, keep in mind this started in May. I called Samsung for the 6th time and finally heard from Intech on July 28th and had a repair scheduled for August 3rd, anIntech technician came out to repair the LCD and a new board did not fix the problem. I was told by the technician that he would send a replacement request to Samsung. So after another week of no response I called Samsung for the 7th time, Samsung stated that the Intech technician closed the ticket and that's why they did not follow up. That was in the middle of August and still no replacement, now we are up to call number 11 and they finally state that the replacement request was approved. We are now at September 8th and no repair or replacement. Today I filled a complaint with the BBB and I hope that will resolve something. I starting to think they are pushing this out so that my warranty will expire and they won't have to replace it. Purchase from this company at your own risk, I will never ever own other Samsung product again after this hell, I'm stuck with a $1500.00 LCD that looks worse than my parents 1968 RCA.I have to add a comment that after months of poor service Samsung finally replaced my LCD with a new model.
I think this is a very bad wireless mouse. It didn't work wireless for me even though I charged the battery for more than 4 hours according to the manual. So I had to connect the recharging cable with it all the time. That makes it a WIRED mouse!!! The buttons on the receiver and mouse are so tiny that you have to use a pen or something to press it. The battery cover is hard to open. This mouse does NOT have a sensitive signal. The motion of the cursor lags behind your mouse. Terrible mouse!!!
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.
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 really wouldn't recommend using this tripod with anything other than the smallest and lightest of digital cameras! It is just so small a thing! Too small for me!Also, pulling out the leg extensions (on mine) is dreadfully difficult! Too tight! It is difficult for me to get good enough a grip on them with my fingertips!Conclusion:If you have a tiny lightweight camera to use with this tiny tripod, it 'might' be acceptable to you.
Well, you may not necessarily believe that, with all the hype that surrounds Bose, these headphones would be anything other than stellar. They are, unfortunately, very subpar. In truth, these are rather cheap headphones, utilizing very light construction with a predominance of plastics, and very cheap diaphragm materials. The "Tri-Port" technology is nothing more than a plastic shield over the diaphragm with three asymmetrical cutouts that capture the sound at different parts along the diaphragm. I suppose that this does help in making a very cheap diaphragm sound better, but it is not a substitute for better materials and higher-quality construction. I expect the Triports cost no more than $20 to make.Many consumers walk into the local Best Buy, try these headphones out, say "hey, they're great!" and walk home with a brand new pair. Why is that? Because most people haven't heard higher-quality systems, and compared to what is commonly available at Best Buy, yes, these are a notch above. However, there are several things you should know:1) There are much better sounding headphones that are much cheaper.2) The Triports are defective. The headband design is very flimsy, and is almost guaranteed to break after several months of use. I several friends who own these, and their headbands ALL broke after a few weeks.3) Most of the phones to which these are compared are really terrible. The Sony MDR-V700, against which the Triports are often compared, is a very poor quality phone that isn't designed for home use - it's designed to offer DJ's lots of bass without any regard for detail and clarity. Saying that the Triports are better than the V700's isn't saying much at all.I don't want to tell you that you're all wrong and that I'm all right. I want to say this: use your own ears. Audition real, high-end headphones before you spend $130 or whatever on these, and then decide for yourself what you want to buy. You owe it to yourself to get the best when spending this much money.Here are a few models that I urge you to look at instead of these:1) Sennheiser HD555, 590, 595, and 280 Pro. The HD580, 600, and 650 receive a lot of well-deserved praise, but they need expensive amplification in order to shine, and are in a different league that the Triports, hence, comparing them directly is unfair.2) Sony MDR-V6. Not the MDR-V600! These are very different phones. The MDR-V6 is an older, discontinued model with different drivers that sounds fantastic, unlike the V600, which is very subpar.3) Grado SR-60, SR-80, SR-225. All Grado headphones sound exceptional. The SR-60, at $69, will blow the Triports out of the water.4) Audio-Technica ATH-A500, A700, and A900. These are exceptional Japanese headphones. They're hard to find in the US, but online you can definitely buy them. They compete directly against the Triports, and offer stunning sound quality for the money. They're also very well built and reliable, if slightly bulky.5) If you can, listen to a Stax system. Granted, these systems cost as much as $3,000 for the headphones alone, but this will tell you what a hi-fi pair of headphones SHOULD sound like. Stax headphones are some of the best.For portable headphones that will be used with mp3 players, I suggest that you look at:Etymotic Research ER-4P, ER-6i; Shure e2c, e3c, e4c, and e5c; Westone UM2; Sharp MD-33; Sony MDR-EX51 and EX71; Audio-Technica ATH-CM7 and CM7ti; Koss KSC-35, KSC-75, and PortaPro; Sennheiser HD-25, PX-100 and PX-200; and last of all, Stax SR-001 Mk II, which while hard to find and expensive ($239 Japanese street price), is the best sounding portable available, period (and is the only portable electrostatic headphone in the world). Keep in mind that it needs a mini-to-mini interconnect, since it requires the use of an amplifier (which is included).Use your own ears! I've told you where to start research. Please take the time and finish it. You will be rewarded with a quality product, and you will be grateful for the time that you spent researching the information.For questions, please look at www.head-fi.org. It is an excellent source of information on anything and everything headphone-related.I sincerely hope this helps.
Too bad, in principle a nice unit, meeting exactly my requirements for wired and wireless operation and connecting to a parallel port printer, but ...I've justed returned my 3rd unit and have now asked for my money back ! The reasons : After fighting my way through the awfull installation instructions, software that shows different data when you use the Web interface or the Bi-Admin utility I've finally mad one working in wireless infrastructure mode. Alas it only worked for 1 month. After I had to reset it to change the wireless params, the wireless part stopped working all together. This is the 3rd unit that packed up.
I run a small online business selling sports games on dvd. These were the first disks I tried out, and the results were not good. I got used to about one out of every three burns generating errors from the dvd burning software about not being able to verify the accuracy of the disk info. So it was a revelation when I finally started to try other brands -- like Magnavox, which generates absolutely no errors.Not recommended. Not only the disk burning errors, but the dull cast of the lightscribe finish cost me more than one repeat customer.
The camera arrived and does not feed the film at all. So it is unusable. Very disappointed. Not at all what description said it to be.
Item Description says 18 MB buffer, but under Technical Details it says 8 MB buffer.Something is wrong here and this item should be reported.
New, Out of the Box, it failed to format. SeaTools reported errors. Returned for credit, thank you, Amazon. I went back to a WD Black HDD.I was apprehensive to purchase a Seagate drive after the firmware and other issues during the past few years. This experience did nothing restore any confidence in the Seagate name.I recommend CAUTION to those who choose the Seagate name.
This is a nice dvd player as far as the picture and sound goes. It will play store bought dvds fine but anything that was burned on a dvd recorder whether it was a dvd-r or dvd+r, it would freeze and skip and sometimes get confused. This upset me as the box says it will play DVD-r/rw and DVD+r/rw but I never had any luck.I returned this after a week of checking out what dvds would play on it and bought a Panasonic 7 inch DVD-LS50 model that will play anything that I have burned on a dvd recorder as that is what I want to watch on it as well as the store bought dvds.
I bought two of these thinking they were a good deal. I could not get them to do anything it was supposed to. I returned both of them to the manufacturer for repair, because it was too late to return for a refund. When I got them back 6 weeks later, everything was the same. Some of the problems were: wouldn't hold charge, wouldn't let you down/upload any thing off the internet, the apps were pathetic, no sound unless you used ear buds, couldn't set up email, keyboard not working properly... These are going back to the manuf. in little pieces!!!
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.
First, the printer is a very good printer and has great clarity, saturation, and overall photo quality. So, what's the problem? The problem is that you can't get the ribbon (ANYWHERE!) without buying all the paper w/it. AND I've bought at least 5 "pkgs" of ribbon/paper (only way you can buy it) and I have a TON of paper left over. It does not print correct amount of prints to ribbon. Also, I would not recommend this item because you cannot buy the ribbon/toner easily. It's very expensive and must always be ordered online. I've never seen it in a store anywhere. Sorry, Samsung. THere are many great quality photo printers out there that have easy access to accessories -- such as BASIC toner to run the thing!
We liked this mp3 player for its size and the option of using the speaker without the headphones. Unfortunately though, there was a problem with the construction. There was a loose screw holding the top mp3 section and the bottom speaker section together that could not be tightened. Due to this problem the product was wobbly and was falling apart. We ended up returning it for a refund.
Really a great-looking item, sleek and unobtrusive. Remote is extremely slim, but needs backlit buttons. I returned mine for two reasons:1. Overall sound is VERY cheap. An old, inexpensive Sony boombox I own sounds much better.2. Volume control: The lowest setting is too loud for relaxing (we had ours in the bedroom.)Unless you plan to only look at the stereo rather than listen to it, get something else.
Did not work for my laptop to LED TV cable. Does not produce desired video pics I need. My fault as I was not knowlegeable enough to know what I need.
This product did not stream live internet radio music properly. Music would play for a few minutes. Stop. It would start again. And, keep repeating the same song over and over again. I thought it was the modem but in fact it was the wireless box. I called Belkin two times. The second time the technical person had me do a firmware update. This did not help. So, I gave up and sent the product back to Amazon. The return was easy. They even paid for the return shipping. And after, I bought a Cisco Linksys Wireless router product instead from Amazon. Now, I can listen to live internet radio again. And, actually my web pages load faster with the Cisco Linksys router instead of the Belkin router. I guess sometimes it is better to spend a little more and get a better product and better customer service too.
I purchased the product partly because of the low price. I could write a few CD's under Win 98 (sometimes the program just stopped running, and I had to turn off the computer, then turned on again to remove the disk--to throw it away). But I had a HD crash, and I switched to Win NT 4. Since then, I have had problems using Nero. It could not write on CDR, (honestly, very rarely it could write, but afterwards when the CD is read, it is really slow, or none at all). My tentative conclusion is that the software (Nero) is not quite compatible with Win NT4 (an update from .... I installed did not solve the problem). I plan to buy another brand-name product in the near future to replace the unused Blaster CDRW, in which the writing software is not Nero.
After two days the headphones just fell appart. Very flimsy and not that comfortable. There are much better over the ear headphones you could buy.
After purchasing this particular ink for my HP All-in-one printer for a number of years, now that my printer is out of warranty and HP no longer sells this model, products and support for it have been abandoned by HP, it seems...but there's more. Recent purchases of this black ink, which arrived promptly and were packaged as new just like they always have been, proved problematic. Installation of this black large-size cartridge caused protests from the printer; error messages claimed the ink was not HP ink. The printer balks at printing with this cartridge and requires pushing the OK button at least twice, sometimes more, to get printing to start. This is annoying, and obviously HP is recycling/refurbishing the old ink cartridges sent in (with their recycling envelopes that interestingly started to appear in my ink shipments about the time my printer and inks fell into their no-more-service black hole) and selling them as new at the same price as new. At the very least, this is disingenuous. When I called HP tech support about this, they basically refused to acknowledge the problem, said they would not do anything about it, and refused to say why they would not do anything about it. Time for a new printer with a new manufacturer. Sad, because I found my HP printer and ink entirely satisfactory before this. I gave this ink 2 stars when I would have previously given 5. I took off 2 stars for the dishonesty of selling me recycled cartridges at new prices and 1 star for the annoying error messages when using the cartridges now.
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.
I owned these earphones for awhile (with amply time to break them in), and while they are a huge step up from the included iPod earbuds, they are not great.The biggest disappointment is that the fidelity of music is not quite there. They produce good sound, just not great. And earphones that cost more than $100 need to sound better than good.Try the Etymotic Research ER-4P. They produce a significantly better soundstage and incredibly deep and accurate bass. ipodlounge has these as the top rated earphones out there.I listen to all kinds of music. Classical. Jazz. Rap. Rock. Funk. You name it. I listen to it. So having a good set of earphones, especially for airplane rides is important.Do yourself a favor and at least check out the Etymotic's. They are significantly better than anything out there. (The only possible exception would be the E500, which I've tried, and they are indeed great. Only they are also a $550 purchase.)
Auto insert installation didn't work. After install...several attempts and reboots later...just a grey box stating database not found. It's going back to the store the same day I bought it. Ease of installation should really mean just that.
I looked into buying an inexpensive DVD player that had more than the standard set of features and this item seemed to be the best in that category. I just hooked it up and everything seemed to be going fine.There are a couple of quirks that were a bit annoying like having to actually press the power button before the tray will open (my prev. machine did it automatically), and the fact that the external display is too small and too faded to read from any significant distance.Still, I was willing to overlook those things as this unit looks sleek and has a myriad of features!So I pop-in my first DVD and start to watch. I get to chapter 34 and everything freezes! OK, that happens, so I try to skip the chapter.... Nothing! I try navigating to a chapter past 34 via the menu and it wouldn't do it! I try navigating using the player's built in menu, and it still wouldn't work!My next thought was that the DVD must be damaged. Upon inspection I did find a small scratch on the surface and figured that to be the cause. I decided to check one more thing though and plugged in my 3-year-old unit again just to see. The DVD played without flaw through the chapter in question. I then played it through my PS2 and there was no problem there either.Guess where this unit is headed? Yup, right back for a refund!
I bought these earbuds in July (4 months ago). They were great earbuds, but almost exactly 4 months after I bought them, the right earbud quit working. No sound comes out of the right earbud at all. I was very disappointed. I take care of my equipment, and the cords were not pulled or anything.
This product does not look sleek. I am usually not one to care too much about aesthetic appearance, but this mp3 player is bigger than the size of my hand and about as thick as a deck of cards. Now, I love the Zune much more than I like the Ipod, so don't get me wrong on that point.However, if you are going to purchase an mp3 player to bring along to: work outs, road trips, car rides, WALKING trips, essentially ANYWHERE that you might need to carry it in your hand, you don't want this product.It looks cheaply made as well.If you want an mp3, buy the 16/32/64 gb HD Zune. Those are sleek, scratch resistant, sturdy, and offer all of the beauties of the Zune.
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
Maybe my experience is an isolated incident but here's what happened:My drive came with a bad Firewire cable - WD knew about a bad batch of cables and told me they'd send a replacement which took a month getting to me because they sent two cables to the wrong address even after I corrected the address w/ customer service. Okay this happens - that's not the real issue.I bought my own Firewire cable - still had issues w/ "Found New Hardware Wizard - Buttons and Lights" issues every time my PC rebooted. I could access the drive but always got the Wizard. (USB worked fine but I bought it for the Firewire connection.)Called WD tech support more than a dozen times - they couldn't correct it. After a month, they sent me a replacement drive which was the wrong model so I sent it back.They sent me a second drive - the wrong model again. Two months after my initial purchase and long after my store return policy expiration WD sends the right drive and I'm still having issues w/ it that WD cannot correct.I'm planning to use the drive for a music recording project so obviously this would be a lousy choice as stability is my major concern.Just letting you know this could happen.Check some other reviews and do some research before purchasing any WD gear.
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.
I have received 3 replacement units so far since I received my first unit in January. Not one of these lasted longer than 3 weeks and each stopped working completely for different reasons. The 1st time the power button wouldn't work each time. The 2nd time, the unit froze with the vol icon stuck on the display and nothing worked. This last time, the unit turns on with snow on the screen and no response. Up until this last time, Mustek customer service reponded promptly. This last time I guess they don't want to deal with me as 3 emails and no response. They may have returned my call, but the person couldn't speak English or even speak clearly in whatever.* Don't buy this no matter how good the specs.
I infer no ill will here -- but why show "2 available" -- when my order has been delayed twice now? I ordered on Jan 2 2007 -- and now the latest Amazon message says maybe March 16th it might ship. I don't think I've been charged yet (haven't checked) -- and again I infer now ill will -- it's just a bit strange. I know this is a closeout product -- and no big profit margin for anybody -- but still... :(
I had my Pink iPod mini since Feb. 2005. It was fine until it died the next year on the exact day I got it, and the warranty ran out. I got it repaired at an Apple reseller, and then it died again on the warranty expiration date. What is it with the iPods? It's like they have a self destruct inside! ):-(
The Tech support for this product is poor.I was told unplug this, unplug that, now plug it back in and your PC is not compatable.Well if thats so then I tried this on 7 PCs with no successful recordings' and I also had others try it too with no success.Sometimes it would get video and sound only to be incomplete later program stops or has so many bugs it can't complete.If you are in the market for a video conversion tool like this I do not Recomend ADS Tech devices.I was never offered by ADS a exchang or a newer model and never got a refund either due to it being so long trying to get it to work.Good Luck if you do buy one.
These headphone sounded okay. They are the first earbud headphones I've tried. They just didn't compare to the Sony V6 headphones I've grown to love. I sent the Fontopia Headphones back.
I HATE THIS HUGE RADAR DETECTTOR AND WHEN THE VOICE COMES ON IT IS UNCLEAR AND IF YOU HAVE YOUR RADIO ON YOU WONT HEAR IT ANYWAY. EVEN IF HAVING A NORMAL CONVERSATION YOU CANNOT MAKE OUT WHAT SHE IS SAYING. DONT BUY IT WANT TO RETURN IT
Ill make it short and simple, the printer intalls fine and worked ok (I stress ok because I bought photo paper and only 1 out of 5 pictures printed out photo quality) there might be a few options to play around with. But..... when I went to use it the next day the computer did not reconize it and it hasnt worked since. I uninstalled and reinstalled everything a few times and still no luck. I have a few freinds with Lexmark printers and some of them have the same problem. Conclusion, good printer for the price if it acually worked, you get what you pay for. Next I am going to spend a few dollars more to get an HP, I would advise the same.
What matters is using the cable with the highest capability your gear will support (HDMI, DVI, component), and using a decent quality shielded cable. But don't waste your money on "features" that won't affect the performance of the cable.
Despite the reviews found here, this device does not work with Xbox 360. I spent an hour on the phone with the Linksys Tech service people to finally find out that this is not compatible with Xbox 360.
I purchased the this lamp originally at Target and it worked great for about 4 years. I was so excited when I found it again on Amazon b/c they don't have it at Target anymore and at 20$! Buyer beware b/c it is not the same lamp. Glass, plastic and construction of the lamp is inferior to the original. To top it off the touch feature does not work, the glass was broken and the connector piece to the bulb was very loose.Do not purchase this lamp you will be disappointed.
The unit plays ok, but it does NOT charge my IPod Nano. I have to keep taking it in to the house or unplugging the transmitter so I can plug in the car charger. My IPod displays the following message: "Charging is not supported with this accessory"
Unlike others, I was pretty satisfied with my machine. I only wanted a replacement for my old Handspring, which some 3 months ago had passed away.Palm managed to sell me this piece of s...tuff that died within 94 days. Nothing. Nada. No reset, no nuffin helped. Great job.Beware. Don't buy.
i was not impressed by this product at all. i thought since it was sony it would be good but clearly not.
The battery simply does noy work.I tried over and over and it is still not working. I am not sure if this product is new.
I bought a Toshiba Satellite from Wal-Mart a little over a year and a half ago. About six months ago, the end that plugs into the computer started leaking green......stuff out the end and into the computer. I took it to a Dell shop, and was told that what was coming out of it was led, and that the flickering that had started in the screen was because when the cord started leaking, it also started to crack the motherboard, which is right beside the plug-in. The motherboard is plastic, so it can't be put back together again. I wouldn't recommend this computer for anyone unless they are [1] past child-birthing years and [2] don't need to computer for any length of time over two years.Once the connection starts to go in the computer - it stops registering that it's plugged in - the box also starts to emit an odd chirping sound. I haven't figured out what this is, and haven't been back to ask my friend at Dell about it. It will stop once you get the connection to work properly.For anyone who has already encountered with problem, I was told to go to Napa Auto Parts and ask for an epoxy to put around the cord; it won't leak anymore, and should keep a good connection. The only problem with this is that once you do so, you can't get it back out 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!
I'm going to take this opportunity to fully vent on the subject. If you want the executive summary, buy Belkin or Netgear equipment, and avoid Linksys. If you like the ravings of a frustrated IT pro doing someone a favor, read on.I hate these things, I really do. You absolutely MUST install the software for it in order to get them to work with Windows XP Home, but here's the kicker: it won't install the WLAN.INI file to the system. Oh no, you have to manually copy it to the system in the &#34;Program Files\Crappy Wireless Lan Adapter&#34; subdirectory yourself.And then reboot. And then, quickly now before it notices, open up the WLAN Moniter (yes, they spell it exactly that way) and click through to &#34;Profiles&#34;. You may get lucky and it will allow you to edit the profile, so you can finally pick the router's broadcast channel and get connected.You might think, &#34;Well, XP has the Wireless Zero Configure function&#34;. And it does. And Linksys defeated it for hours. There's just no tab in the Windows side for channel selection. I'd like to give a big shout out to Microsoft:&#34;yo, you guys missed something. Like, the ONLY THING THATALLOWS THE ADAPTER SEE A ROUTER. STUPID! DUMB!&#34;&#60;sigh&#62; They're cheap, they use USB, it's inevitable someone you know will have one. Once installed, they just work. Nothing special, nothing especially cool, they do the job of hauling packets for you wirelessly. But so what? It's supposed to do that. The added value is in ease-of-installation, isn't it?Fred
I BOUGHT THE CAMERA SINCE I NEEDED SOMETHING TO LEARN ON BEFORE TAKING MY VACATION 07/2002.I HAVE TRIED TO DOWNLOAD THE PICTURES TO NO AVAIL.I'VE TRIED TO CONTACT VIA THe WEB,WHICH IS NO LONGER WORKING.tHE HOURS LISTED FOR AVAILABILITY IS NOT CORRECT.i HAVE YET TO SPEAK TO A REPRESENTATIVE OR SPECIALIST.aT THIS POINT, THE PICTURES REMAIN IN THE CAMERA SO i CANNOT ATTEST TO HOW GOOD,OR BAD THEY ARE.I DO BELIEVE iF I EVER TALK TO A LIVE BODY,I WILL HAVE SOMETHING TO RATE.
This is an unacceptable product. Thin sound even with good earphones. Directly compared on strong FM reception with a similar flash memory unit this one fails badly.
I bought the Astro 220 and two dc30 collars for upland bird hunting - pretty expensive for a retired guy. I am tech savvy and in fact used to teach GPS and GIS at a state university.Garmin needs to go back to the drawing board. The units are a great idea, if they work, which mine don't. I have sent the handheld and collars back to Garmin twice and have spent hours on the phone and on email with tech support trying to get it to work properly.First, I was constantly getting a "lost communication" error message even when my dog was in plain sight. I was told to reprogram the unit, not a simple task. I did that and it still didn't work right. I sent the transmitter back, got it, didn't work, reprogrammed it, worked for a couple days, then was not recognizing the collars. So I reprogrammed the collars to the handheld. worked except I couldn't get the status symbols to work, so I called Garmin and after a 1 hour wait, talked to tech support. He gave me a complicated correction, and it worked for a couple days. Then, it stopped recognizing the collars, so I got another RA and sent it back. I received a new?? handheld, which worked for a few days and AGAIN, I had problems with the handheld recognizing the collars.Right now I am damn tired of fooling with it. It is not working and I guess I will just go back to beeper collars if Garmin gives me a refund.Some people seem not to have these problems - I'd like to know if I am the only one experiencing serious problems with the collar recognition, the status symbols, incorrect direction and distance, and "lost communication" error messages.
I bought this for my room because I wanted a clock radio that would also play my ipod. After just 3 days, the power button stopped working and it stayed on. I took it back to the store, exchanged it for another one and the second one did the same thing!! This time it took about 3 weeks to screw up. Now I can't turn the power off and am forced to awake to the horrible buzzer sound every morning. Sound quality not great but adequate. Never did have the hissing sound.
I needed a remote controlled dock for my desk at work, to feed into small set of amplified speakers. The feature set of this item seemed to indicate that it would be perfect for the job, so I ignored all the negative reviews on the web (ilounge actually ranked them lowest of about 20 docks) and figured, 'how bad can it stink for just twenty bucks?'It stinks. Bad. The remote control uses a touchwheel much like the iPod, but it doesn't work 2/3 the time. And when it does work, it either shoots you past the song you're looking for, or it sends you back to the main menu. To select a song, you end up doing this: Music -> Artists -> Music -> Artists -> (scroll down for a while) -> Music -> Artists -> (scroll down again and finally select your song). No matter what you're trying to do, it NEVER works right the first time. I updated the firmware to the most current revision as of 10/08, and I reset the remote on multiple occasions. NOTHING made this heap of junk work right.The main reason I got it was to pause my iPod when a call came in. I had to hit the middle button once to wake the unit up, then touch the right spot on the pad three or four times before it responded. Then to get the music working again, it took another three or four taps on the pad to enter the command.All in all, it's a horrible remote. Don't let the pictures fool you - the lcd display is low-res and looks like the worst sort of knockoff. What you see in the pictures is NOT a picture of the remote. Everything works well enough that I'm convinced that with a little more development, it could have been a decent concept. But as it is, the remote should have had five buttons instead of the fussy, poorly executed touchwheel.Four stars for concept, one star for execution. (Hey, it did charge the iPod. That's worth something.) PLEASE don't be fooled. Buy the Griffin Air Dock instead for the same money. The remote doesn't have a fancy LCD screen, but it works 100% of the time.
I bought this dog of an electronic appliance, with similar hopes and aspirations, like yourself, the one who may be reading this review right now. Don't be fooled, this piece of junk won't come near your expectations. A part of my list of cons is as follows: freezes controls on video playback, no rechargeable battery - car cord power only, touch control slow/unresponsive, graphic menus cumbersome/unintuitive, big/heavy, windshield mount attachment/removal complicated/time consuming, tech support slow/unhelpful, only supports 2 GB SD cards, leaving only 164 MB free space for videos/pictures/MP3s, remote does not control GPS function, GPS has taken up to 10 minutes to acquire satellite link. Dan, at tech support, answered the video problem by saying that "the unit is primarily designed for auto navigation." Check retailer's return/exchange policy. Preserve your sanity and avoid this product at all costs. If you have a question then email me at minovate at yahoo dot_com. Late, M.
i bought this case from amazon, all was good with the shipping and handling now for the case itslef: its so small, it barley hold my z2 camera, with luck you can put in also some 4 pack of aa or an extra sd card etc, no manuals or anything like it. the padding itself is nothing, if by chance it will fall, it will prob wont do any good.im returning this product to amazon and instead i recommend buying the m-rock rocky mountain.
This charger did not work on my cell phone or my GPS devise. I have Razor mobile and the phone did not recognize it as a power source. The only thing it worked on was my SanDisk MP3 player. Buy something else
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.
I don't own this moniter myself, but I used it for a while at my friends house. When I first used it, I didn't think it was a flat screen, because it wan't any brighter or sharper than any other moniters. When you stare at the text and the pictures you can read it, but theres nothing really special to it. The bad part is when you scroll. When your scroll down, all the text, pictures, ect...become VERY blurry. It just looks like a big blob. If your a person who likes to scroll and read at the same time (like me), than this isn't the right moniter for you.
The box doesn't always transmit keystrokes and mouse clicks, similar to what others have been saying. Double-clicks are difficult because it rarely registers the second click. It will arbitrarily repeat keystrokes, for example, while tying this review it willllllllllll get stuck. Sometimes it goes completely haywire and I need to crawl under the desk and unplug everything to get it to work again. I wouldn't accept one of these for free. I'm off to buy something that actually works.
Very neat idea, I bought several of both models 12PS1 and 12PS2. The #12PS1 is perfect. The #12PS2 is a little less useful. They missed the bullseye mark here slightly by having the cord come off the plug at 90 degrees, but opposite the ground prong side of the plug. This means that if you plug into a wall outlet the cord will have to fold back on itself under it's own weight and may block the other outlet. Also on power strips with two rows of outlets, the ground prong usually faces away from the center of the strip. This means the 12PS2 cord blocks the other row of outlets, defeating the intended use of giving you an extra outlet.
this microphone looks OK but it works terrible. I would not recommend anyone buy this.
I purchased this item and it worked for just one day. The screen went blank and the charger stopped working on the second day. Unfortunately, I had already thrown away the box so I could not return this item.
missing a ferrite on both sides as pictured. While it does show pin 9 missing in the picture, I wish I had also seen that. 2 stars is for receiving an item falsely advertised.
Terrible digital zoom. Picture become blurred once entered digital zoom. Optical zoom is good. Paying this amount of money on a camera which has only 3x optical zoom(since digital zoom is useless)is not worth.
I congratulate those other reviewers that have had good luck with these and wish them well. I got mine. I used them for maybe a month, and not that often mind you. They blew out and died. They didn't sound that great..not that bad..better than those stupid earbuds that generation Y cell phone earwax hip-hop are into. These are defiantly not for environmentalists because mine are destined for the landfill. Total garbage.
- foam ear covering was too hot and the cushioning is inadequate.- the headset automatically adjusts to one's head. It is not possible to adjust it. I have mixed feelings about this. I didn't not notice it, but at the same time thought it might fall off.- The microphone is outstanding.- The USB did not work well. Sometimes the sound went through my speakers and sometimes through the headset. I could not understand the logic of it. I did not call tech support b/c of the hot ear foam muffs.I returned it and bought a $20 Cyber Acoustics non-USB headset that works well.
The only thing nice about this unit is the large 7" screen, but even that is a bit overwelming, especially at night. It was not hard to navigate the program, when we could keep it working. We received the unit after Xmas (2008) and used it around town, then on a 600 mile trip. The unit would freeze up about every 15-30 minutes, which required a reboot to bring it back. We got a couple error (fatal) messages also. POI's are not good either, not sure how many they claim, not alot of info in the manual or the website. We returned the unit for a refund.PASS IT UP, it is not worth it, pay the extra price for a known product!
This fits all of my cds, but the zipper on it is very tuff. Otherwise a great buy. Price was good & everything.
Kensington 55714 Cling2 Laptop Screen Protector 15.4 inch - notebook screen protector - SingleOver 5 years buying stuff on the internet and you have to get a dud once in awhile!This product arrived with virtually dried up application chemical cleanersand surface prep stuff. All they did was cloud up my screen and the protector film, fortunately; I was able to clean it off my laptop screen, but there were some anxious moments while I tried!I advised the seller that he may have acquired some old/outdated stock and suggested they check it out?All in all, not a recommended item.
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.
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) has an automatic back up to an external hard drive. I found that this Seagate FreeAgent Pro 750 external hard drive is not reliable for this purpose. First, the FireWire module ceased to work. Like others who have tried to deal with Seagate's Customer Service, I could not get a replacement FW module--all that Seagate was willing to do was to have me send the entire package back for a replacement. I switched to the USB module but this hard drive using USB would not work reliably with Leopard. Mac OS X 10.5 when running Time Machine repeatedly locked up forcing a restart of the computer. However on restart, the external hard drive would not be visible in the finder window until I let the hard drive cool off and then restart the computer. I suspect that during a Time Machine automatic back up, the hard drive would get too hot and then cease to function, leading to a "kernel trap" message. I replaced the Seagate with a LaCie 500 GB FireWire hard drive and the problem has disappeared, and Time Machine now works as expected. I have two other Seagate external hard drives that work just fine, so that is why I bought this FreeAgent version.I agree with another reviewer who said that this Seagate hard drive is a piece of junk!
I will never again spend 300 dollars on any Panasonic product. I've had wonderful luck with their car audio products, but this thing wasn't worth even half of what it cost. The DVD player started to malfunction after about a year, with that wonderfully annoying "Please check the disc and for scratches and stains on disc" message. Brand new DVDs wouldn't even play...but strangely, CDs don't give me any problems. Now, if you'll exucse me, I must go shop for a Toshiba to replace this ridiculous combo VCR/CD player.
Undoubtedly, one of the worst mice I've ever owned. The ONLY nice thing about this mouse is the push button adjustable DPI. I only used the multi-click setting on one game, so it was basically useless (but I didn't notice a delay like -B- spoke of). The sensitivity of the laser was atrocious. At times when I wasn't even touching the mouse it would jitter and move (fun when watching a movie on my computer), where as other times when I tried to move the mouse carefully and precisely it wouldn't move at all or would move a different direction. Yeah, I don't get how either.Honestly, if the mouse had been about $5 it would've gotten two or three stars... but for the price you're better off coughing up a few extra dollars and getting a real mouse from Microsoft or Logitech.
Product worked extremely well for Goldmine 6 and ACT when we used that, actually could not have worked better. However, after upgrading to Goldmine 9 I find there is no support. I have to export to Outlook then to Goldmine or some other convoluted approach, its easier to skip it. Very disappointed in the lack of commitment to upgrade their product. Have two available cheap, make good door stops!
It constantly crashes on me (and I tried it on two computers). Sometimes it will open, but other times it will not. I found it impossible to rip DVD's of television shows with multiple episodes. Besides the fact that it is not intuitive, it kept saving the newly ripped episodes over previously ripped episodes. I was, however, able to rip one movie before it crashed the last time I used it. I would recommend downloading the freeware instead.
After getting sick of our ugly 20+ year-old bunny ear antenna we decided to install an antenna in the attic for the whole house. After reading the other 2 reviews we thought this looked like it would work great. First, we directly plugged it into one of the TVs on our main floor. Reception was OK. All the major channels came in, but only half were really good. Then we directly plugged it into one of the TVs on the second story. All the major channels came in really good. So, we got excited thinking, "Hey this will work!" We took it to the attic where my husband and I had to use an intercom to help him place it "just so" for the best reception. We now had really good stations on all the TVs in the house (like we had when we directly plugged it into the upstairs TV), but we only got half of the HD channels available for our HD-ready TV on the main floor. Bummer! We had had bunny ears hooked up to the HD-ready TV originally and it got all but 1 HD channel, so in desperation I suggested my husband take the bunny ears antenna to the attic and plug it in instead of this fancy antenna. VOILA!!! Instantly (without having to maneuver it or place it 'just so') we get all channels perfectly on all TVs and all the HD channels available for our HD-ready TV.Long story short - Boy do we wish we had thought of this before and not wasted our money. We'll be throwing this item in the garbage... today!
The speakers sounded incredible but blew after two days. What a waste of money
this is my second Philips projector and it has the same problem as my old one did: the screen got slowly yellow until it is completely yellowed after about a 1000hrs!And don't expect quick support from Phillips - I'm waiting now over 2 month for it to be returned. Phillips support tells me their waiting for some replacement part! By now they should definetly have supplied me with a replacement projector!!!
I had to return the first one I bought because it quit working after 5 days! I exchanged it for another one and this one is still working, but needs to be unplugged and plugged back in and/or restarted at least 2-3 times/week. I'm not sure if that's normal for routers because this is my first one, but it seems excessive. I bought it for my laptop, but mostly for my smartphone.
My first cassette deck was a JVC TDW-354. It broke about once every three months for three years, so I took it back to Best Buy and got this deck. Being a Harmon Kardon I expected great things from it. Wrong. No mic input, no song search, no headphone volume control, no Dolby S, clunky mechanisms and buttons, and a cheesy display. The deck has decent sound when used with dolby B, but using C noise reductions brings about excessively recessed mid to treble response. Seriously, I preferred the sound of my JVC, which was $150 less, and it had more features. CD to tape recording on metal tape was ok, but the deck picked up a hum from somewhere, which was extremely annoying. That may not be the deck's fault though. On the bright side, it is nicely styled, and impresses some of my friends. Thank God I only paid $50 for it (because of in-store credit and a scratch on the top). Any more and I would've felt ripped off. Still, it has been very reliable, but I hope H/K learns something from this.
When I order something I would like to receive the product!!! Not a cancellation. I am very unsatisfied.
My son received this camera for Christmas and that day we lost pictures twice and the camera would not take pictures consistantly. We waited for the camera to be off before removing the batteries to change them because the camera wouldn't take pictures but maybe every 4th\5th\6th... try. To only find out that when the camera was turned back on all the pictures (32) my son had taken were gone! Bad choice even for the price.
i have spent hours trying to get this to work.in advertising they dont tell all.like it will not read any of my sd cards.i have spent a fortune on dvds.no luck yet.i found all this out after buying and going to the support web site.no refund from the buyer because i opened it and tryed it out.please don't waste your money on this piece of .....
perfect sound & powerbut specified auto-resume is missingwould not buy this one again
I've had this printer for a little less than a year. Did not like it from about week 2. It only faxes when it feels like it. Now it won't even print (I researched on the web and saw numerous people with the same problem). I says there is a paper jam-yet no paper stuck in it! The cover for copying falls off on a regular basis.The ink runs out constantly and is pricey!Epson customer service sucks!I will NEVER buy another Epson!
I was shocked when this arrived and saw it was a " NASCAR " scanner. Granted the scanner may work wonderful, I will never know, and sure I could get a case to cover it, but I want this on my desk, I don't want to pay good money for a big surprise LOGO on the scanner.Not that im against Nascar, I just don't want it on my desk and on my scanner. They should of mentioned that in the ad.This one is going back.
Supposed to have a very long range, line of sight. I have complete loss of signal from 7 or 8 meters, and occasional dropouts even from 1 meter distance. I strongly recommend something else.
Have had 1 year. This thing drinks ink. Costs $60 for all ink tanks at Sams Club. Can't refill them either. We use it very little and still takes new tanks three times a year. Have already had it repaired twice. Consider these type printers disposable and buy the cheapest HP you can get.
These are nice speakers when they work; unfortunately, there may be some quality control issues at Altec Lansing. In six months, I've had to return two sets of these speakers; the first was broken out of the box (bad right speaker jack), and the second set failed at six months (control pod that turns itself on; some kind of broken relay somewhere). Since Altec Lansing won't issue a label to send these back at their expense, my shipping costs are greater than the price of the speakers themselves. Good sound, bad quality, bad customer service. Not recommended.
wow, Im getting ready to RMA it and thought I should google "problem" and "fe991sb". amazons reviews are in the top ten. I also get the white lines moving up and down my screen AND random screen movements. Glad this thing has a 3 year warrenty (and i paid by CC so I have a recept). Just hope I dont get raped on shipping charges to get it fixed
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.
The product worked well when it was first received, but after using the MyFI feature the unit refused to turn on. I sent the unit back to the manufacturer, but when I got it back it was still broken and will have to try again. The forums on the neuros site seem to indicate that this is a fairly common problem. This device has many feautures, but is clearly lacking in quality.
this late in the format war I cant believe sony would release a player which doesnt even support the next generation audio formats i.e. TrueHD. It was my mistake to make an assumption that this player would at least be as advanced as the first generation of the Toshiba HD DVD playter. I now own both and can tell you with good conscience that if you want ot enter the HD era go with HD DVD.
They advertise the Toshiba 32DF46 32" Pure Flat, but they will deliver the Toshiba 32D46 32" which is a round tube. I had to send it back twice which took more than a month. They cancelled my order by saying they are correcting the problem, but as you can see they are still trying to bait and switch. No wonder the price is lower than other places.
I purchased this camera a year and a half ago and have had to send it back twice so far. IT seems to go out right before a special occasion so I have no pictures. I thought I was buying a good quality camera to record all the moments of my child growing up. The first time I had to send it to Nikon, the flash would not deploy, now it will not focus the majority of the time. I took over 30 pictures maybe 1 or 2 were in focus ( I thought automatic meant it would handle everything if I didn't want to be bothered). I am waiting to see how much Nikon will charge me to fix it this time but I am done with Nikon. I did a lot of research and thought I was purchasing a quality product but that is not the case, stay away from this if you want to catch those special moments because that is when it mostly likely will go out on you. i am starting the search again to see which one I will buy now. Hope I don't miss my son's birthday again.
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.
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 wireless mouse programmed easily. The wireless keyboard would not work. If I tried to program keyboard the mouse would have to be reprogrammed. Never have got the keyboard to program.
This trasnmitter suck! It does not remember the last FM dialIt's signal is pretty week, so even the smallest signal for any radio will interfere with your ipod music! Other products have stronger signals so that will jam any other radio station on the same frequency and you'll here only your music.The screen is very bad. You can't see much with it, plus the fact that doesn't have a holder is really unconfortable.I returned this product to the store.
It scanned two mounted slides, and then stopped working. Discontinued model.
Their customer support is so awfully bad. I fell for the price and ordered a 42" plasma. Then i happen to read bad reviews and support all over the internet. So i checked the order status it is not shipped yet so i called to cancel, the lady i spoke was so rude, she said she cannot do anything about it now even though it is not shipped i have to wait till they ship the product and call so they can send a note to the truck company to send it back (What the heck ? doesn't it make sense to cancel before they put it in the truck), I waited another 2 days for the status to change shipped and called again, this time it was a guy and was not so rude and he said he is sending an email to the truck company to send it back i have to wait till the product reach their warehouse to get my money back. I called the truck company every day to follow up and finally it was delivered back to their warehouse after 10 days. When i called again this time it was the same rude lady again and she said they now have the product back but it takes 10 to 14 days to process and credit the money back, she did not even wait for my answer and hung up. This is unbelievable !!! I did not expect this from a company like philips. I am never buying any product from philips again. Please be careful.
Whoa, what a disappointment! Sound is way below the quality of my iPod 6 GB mini. My iPod is charging constantly while I play it in my car with my Monster cable, and it is also charging while I work with my music files.Maybe the new, yet-to-be released Zens are better. One can always hope. I don't have anything Apple, except my trusty iPod, and I will gladly replace my Mini with the 30 GB iPod when I run out of space. You can't beat the clickwheel navigation of iPod either...awesome for those of use who work out while using our players, awesome for using while driving. Once again, Apple rules the world of MP3 players.
I havent tried this lens with any other camera but I'm assuming that its not compatible with Pentax K-7. The distortion was off the charts at just about anything less than 100mm. I returned this and got a Pentax 50-200mm and it works like a charm.
Installed software on two computers and set up all cables. Prints from one computer-- not other. No indication either in manual or on device how to switch. Software screen shots in booklet bear no relationship with installed software. And, of course, sit on hold for tech support. Gave up. Sent back.
The idea of this mount is good, but the execution is poor.I purchased this and thought it was great for the first few weeks I had it. Despite being extremely careful with it, the exposed wire shown in photos started separating at it's insertion point and the device charging failed after only several weeks of use. This is just like cheap headphones that lose sound in one ear after a few weeks use because the thin audio cables start to break off of the ends at the ear buds.The end that plugs into the car's charging port also fell apart once while unplugging it, but I was able to reassemble it and use it again until that super-fragile electrical wire started to fail.You can consider it a disposable device.I won't buy another like this. I wish they would make one of much more rugged quality even for several dollars more cost.
This thing is a hunk of crap. The camera is very cheap plastic, and broke when trying to load the second roll of film. don't waste your money. Spend a little extra and get something a bit more quality. The outer water proof case is the only quality thing about it, and its usless without the cheap camera.
This product does not produce a clear sound. The connection emits static and can be annoying to listen to. We ordered two of these and they both have had the same results.
install in my jeep., under the seat and lasted 6 months, no longer works. Not support the vibration of the car rolling. Not recommend it.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The bag is spacious and can be used to tote an ample amount of equipment. The straps, however, are thin and uncomfortable. Also, opening it up to get a specific item is laborious and unless you remove the bad and lay it flat you risk spilling equipment. After using this bag for a short time I retired it in lieu of a SlingShot
These may not be 4X. I bought them to go with a Sylvania DVD/VCR combo recorder, they were recommended by another reviewer as working well with the Sylvania (it requires 4X, can't use 8X). Although these were packaged as 4X, they did not work, and appear to be ingraved near the hub ring as "8X".
Having made the relatively easy cable connections from my PC to my TV, I played a movie that was downloaded on my pc. The picture on the TV is so poor it is hardly viewable. There are wavy bands which roll down the screen, the picture is very bright and not clear, and there is a buzzing sound which is constant. Perhaps there is a setting I must use to correct this, but I don't think so. All my equipment is new, so there is no compatibility issue. Thumbs down on this one.
Seems to work fine for "chatting" but if you try to record a video every time you move it will freeze for like 3 seconds. This is on a only 2 month old computer with Windows 7 64 bit and 6GB memory. My old Logitech from 2005 which unfortunately wasn't compatible with Windows 7 was way better. Hunk of junk. Don't buy!
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.
The camera itself is just ok. I ordered it because it was the vx-3000 vs the vx-2000 I could get at my local walmart for the same price. The picture quality is terrible though, I might as well skype with no picture.
I bought this case because it was "advertised" along with the external hard drive I bought (Verbatim Insight 500 GB 2 USB), but alas, the hard drive is too big for the case. It's a really nice case--for a smaller hard drive.
I ordered a~ Brand Name: Toshiba; Model: PA3534U-1BRS ~according to information found on the item's page.....I got what they stated ~ Genuine Toshiba Quality and ReliabilityThis is a play with words, the part that was sent was not a Toshiba part nor any where near the quality of any off brand I have ever purchased! The battery was failing in less then an hour and dead in 2 hours. When I contacted the vender of this issue I receive two reply email; first one was from Amazon, second one was from the company. The copy of what the company sent to Amazon stating that the issue was resolve; Reason being: technical issue resolved. How the heck does any company resolve a matter without any type of arbitration is beyond me. The second email, from the company, stated that this is normal for a new battery and that the complaint was resolved. Nice thing is I am a business owner and do work on computers! After a long lengthy letter I sent to the company of what is "normal" for a battery under no stress to last I added that I would hand this issue over to Amazon if needed to resolve said matter. Funny how some venders will do whatever it takes to keep your money when they screw up whether or not it is through fault of their own. I state this because batteries will do dead if stored to long which may of been the case with the one I received. My biggest issue with any company is that if you are going to sell a product then don't mislead clients by listing something that is not true. In my case the actual Toshiba name and part number was listed for this item, the part I received was not said part but a aftermarket battery. Be forewarned if you choose to deal with this company you best keep any conversation you have with them until matters are resolved because when I review our conversations I found missing details in replies they sent back to me (Perhaps a glitch in the system or just what they wanted Amazon to see, who knows)...I know it helped me in resolving this matter.
I had one of their older bubblejet models from the mid-90's. Was a workhorse, extremely frugal on ink, quiet, and well built.Several years ago I moved on to a Canon S300. Seemed cheaply built, flimsy, had a loud, long, and irritating warmup cycle. It worked OK for a while but after I replaced the ink it started to print streaky text and generally became unusable after a short period of time. Also it had chronic paperfeed issues I was told by experts that because I used non-Canon ink and non-Canon paper this was the cause of my woes.Ok so I need a new printer, theres a great deal on a Canon S820. So I buy one. I use only Canon paper and only use Canon inks, I'm being very careful this time. The printer feels fairly substantial and appears well built. The only knock on it is that it prints black very slowly. Also it doesnt seem to sip ink like previous Canon models, I always seem to need to buy some ink or another.Well fast forward about a year, and the darn thing has the exact same symptoms my S300 had. Despite cleanings, print-head alignments, and new Canon ink the thing starts printing text streaky again. I've been told that this is probably a print-head problem and unlike HP which has the printhead in its ink cartridges, my Canon has an expensive replacement printhead.Well that is unacceptable, 2 Canon printers that break within a year of use. Never again Canon.They simply are not designed right, the top paper feed system is outdated and has many flaws. Over time dust and dirt causes problems, theres a good chance foreign articles like a paperclip or staple or something could fall in the top-loader and ruin the printer. Also whereas the Deskjets I've used rarely have paper feed issues, there often seems to be problems with the Canon top-loaders. Then theres the printhead issues whereas HP uses printhead in the ink cartridge, Canon uses a seperate printhead that is prone to problems. If your printhead has problems on a Canon you might as well throw the printer out rather than buy a $100+ printhead. Whereas in a HP you buy a new Ink cartridge, you tell me whats the better solution?Canon is good for scanners, and digital cameras, but their printer division is terrible, I will never buy another Canon printer.
It may be a great device, but I've seen intercontinental ballistic missile launching systems less complicated. I, and a computer consultant for my company, have spent two days trying to figure out how to use,load and organize it and are really frustrated. If I still had the box, it would be on its way back to Amazon. There needs to be a manual to explain its workings.
I bought an Aplle iPod because I've always loved Apple products and needed an MP3 player I could take along with me anywhere. Oops..The iPod shuffle was nothing but trouble. It would suddenly shut off for no aparent reason, refuse to start, refuse to stop, shut down as soon as I went to skip a song... I took it back after one week.
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.
Pros:Very good photo printing, pretty good faxing with quick dial one button push to multiple fax numbers.Cons:This is my FIRST HUGE GRIPE: It uses color ink when printing black and white, even if you select grayscale. (I've always selected grayscale since initially testing the photo capability out). I can confidently say that it WILL use color inks quickly when printing b/w and grayscale. I have no idea why, and I really hate it for that reason. It has a huge black ink cartridge that it sips when printing B/W while it guzzles the colored cartridges.Which brings me to my SECOND HUGE GRIPE: You can't even take out the color inks, because even if there is one missing cartridge, whether it is out of ink or out of the machine, renders printing NONFUNCTIONAL. Now why anyone would design that, except to make money on proprietary ink is beyond me. Cannon's ink is VERY expensive compared to others. Also you CAN NOT use refills or OEMs of any sort. Believe me, I've had this thing for over a year and know many of its quirks.My THIRD MAJOR GRIPE: It really ticks me off when all of the sudden it doesn't recognize one of the ink cartridges, refusing to do anything until it is replaced, even if the cartridge in question is pretty new and nearly full!!!Comments:I would buy this ONLY for its scanning, photo capability and faxing.If you print heavy B/W, get a dedicated wireless network ready printer that uses cheap ink. I ended up getting a different brand from my "brother".
I have always been impressed with the durability of the Hard Drives purchased in the past, no matter what brand. Most often I would choose Maxtor as the drive of choice. Those days are gone I'm sad to say. I have owned this drive for two years and it has failed terminally without hopes of recovery. I guess nothing has changed, instead of high prices and longevity, it is now cheaper but you will buy more in the long run. I'm sad to see it happen.
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!
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.
This item is a joke. Might as well buy a whole new record player. It looks/plays like it belongs in the garbage.
Got the c.crane in mid September.Worked fine for two months after I (as most others here) turned VR2 poti clockwise to fix the range problem.Now I can't switch it on anymore. I get only a blinking crossed over battery-symbol.I have made sure that I have 5 volt in to the socket. Also tried with AA batteries.Opened it to see if any connection was loose but found nothing wrong.And no warranty since I opened it to fix the range problem.So away to the trashcan.
all of the negative comments about this mouse are true.--battery cover is flimsy and difficult to open without risking breaking. it took me about 30 minutes to open it up for the first time, since the &quot;user manual&quot; didn't say how the lid opened. i was prepared to break it.--eats batteries, despite the power management features.--acquiring a signal can be annoying and is unreliable. constant blue flickering light is annoying. if you're in a dimly lit room with other people (class or meeting), you will be annoying other people.--scroll wheel is unreliable. many times, the scroll hangs up.--left button is unreliable. many times, you have to double or triple click to get a link to open.--this is wierd: after about 10 seconds of non-use, the screen automatically jumps to the top of the page. this doesn't happen when the mouse is unattached.it's ergonomically nice. the on/off button is fine i think (it should be a little difficult to turn on and off). the 90 degree swivel is good. it's true plug and play and i have no problems with it (on XP and Win2k).overall, it's junk though, especially since you can get a Logitech for the same price.
Stay away from Linksys cards. I build small business networks for a living. Many customers buy Linksys cards becuase they are inexpensive, but alway end up regreting it. Installation is easy but once you start to use it, you will notice that your computer will be more prone to crashes and mouse problems. I have tried the cards on Compaqs, Dells, and generic machines running Win 98, ME, NT4 and Win2000 and have problems with them all. You get what you pay for!
My Pioneer BDR-205 burner produces all coasters with this pack of discs, every time.Burning the same files with the same burner to Verbatim discs works perfectly.I've bought a lot of Ritek/Ridata CD and DVD media in the past and never had trouble, so this is disappointing. I won't be buying any more Ridata BD media.
My husband and I are avid PS2 players. I was so excited when I bought this screen, it was a surprise present. I was disappointed. I did not mind the size of the screen. What I did not like was the quality of the screen, very bad resolution. We played a DVD movie and could not see it on the screen.
After reading all these great reviews, I bought this product on this website for only $99 and thought it was the deal of the year. The scanner came and worked perfect for about a month, then strange things started to happen. First, the lamp scanner would lock in the middle of a scan. Then it started making a very strange grinding noise. Finally, it would not turn on. No power. I could have returned it, gotten it fixed, blah blah. Instead, I threw it away and chalked it up as a loss. I'd recommend another scanner.
Sound quality is ok at low volumes but speakers "rattle" as you turn up the volume. Bought them for both my notebook computer and cd player. Batteries go dead really fast when turned off. Very short speaker cable (3 ft). Not worth the price!
1. It is NOT for eTrex Legend Hcx. You have to return it .2. Very poor quality compare what I had originally from Garmin in 2007.3. "Goodios" kept silence for a second day - no RMA , no email , nothing .
this error does indeed exist for those you that still doubt. i purchased this camera in july of last year and just last week, the camera lens stopped retracting and the screen displayed the dreaded "e18" code. approximately 2 months after the one year warranty ran out...so just about right on schedule so that canon won't fix it nor acknowledge the seemingly widespread existence of it. cameras shoudln't break this easily with normal use.
I purchased this MP3 player thinking it was a good purchase. Boy was I wrong. Creative Labs tend to have glitches whether it be computer hardware, software, or other products like this one. Now having problems with the product is one thing, but customer service is lousy and they could give a rats [...]. Also when I ordered seperate batteries from their online store they mentioned AFTER I purchased their product that it was going to be delayed for an extra month. My MP3 player stopped working after 3 months, I did get it to work again. Two months later the screen told me I had hardware problems. OK, so I download the drivers that is supposed to fix the problem, no go. Oh, and I forgot to mention that I am working in Eastern Europe at the time so it makes matters even better trying to get ahold of them via phone.Save yourself some frustration and get something better. iriver maybe? Just stay away from Creative Lab products.
I ordered one of these on 11/21 as a replacement for another itrip that died within a year. Got the item from Blue Proton and it did not work, nothing but static. Total waste of money and time. I returned this item on 12/8. Do not buy from Blue Proton as it has been over a month they have had my money and I still don't have anything to show for it. Do not buy crap from china either.
I'm sure there are lemons out there with every product. Mine quit working after 8 hours in my car. Not 8 hours of use. I only used the item for about 45 minutes on my commute to work and 30 minutes for lunch. When it was time to go home from work it would not come back on. Returned the item on december 5th, and it has been stuck in Nashville since Dec 9. It is now Dec 28, still waiting for it to make it to lexington, KY. Some time after that I hope to get a refund.
The wireless feature is the main reason I bought this printer and that doesn't work anymore. It worked fine for the first two weeks or so then for some reason the wireless connection started only working sporadically. It connected to my network less and less and now not at all. So I moved the printer closer to my router and plugged it into the router. Worked again just fine for about two weeks. Now, once again, nothing. I guess I'll be moving some furniture around so there will be room for this printer close to one of my desktops so I can plug it in via usb now. When that stops working it's junk.Oh one other complaint, (though this may be a lexmark issue, not just this printer I've heard) the inkjets run out wether you use them or not. If they just sit in the printer and you don't print anything they'll be empty in about 1.5 - 2 months time. And they are expensive. $30 per cartridge at Office Depot. Not sure where the ink goes, I dont see any drip spots inside the printer.Anyway bottom line is this was an entirely regrettable purchase. Plain and simple this is a poorly made product and lexmark is not supporting it with software/firmware updates.
The zipper is not working well. This looks like it was designed by Navision (poorly). It really skewed my digital vantage point
I have some old philips that I really liked and thought these might be as good but they were not comfortable and kept slipping off, tried to bend them to fit better but no luck. I gave them to a male coworker and he likes them and would definately buy again.
Hi! I bought one last May, and it worked fine for the first 2 weeks. Then, it started freezing when playing songs, no reason at all, it just hanged.. So I tried different things, and seems to work for a while..But one day after I had used it, put it in my nightstand (not charging) , when I went to use it the screen was cracked. There was a crack in the middle of the screen, but the screen cover was intact. There was a blob of black right in the middle of the screen. Of course, I couldn't see anything. So I called Microsoft, and they say it's not covered by warranty.. I was astounded, it's not like I dropped it or anything, I am very meticulous. After going a round with the customer service rep, I did some research on the internet. Seems I was not the only one with the problem and it is apparently common...I guess Microsoft just sent me back to Apple, never had a problem with the ipods..
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.
I use these headphones to listen to streaming audio through my computer. I have found that the noise (primarily hiss) is significant. I plug them into a Logitech surround sound unit and have to turn the volume all the way up on it, volume all the way up on my software volume control, and then turn down the volume on the headphones. If I don't, the hiss is intolerable. Additionally, I find the noise that the headphones pick up just walking a room away is large. I do not recommend them for walking around the house or going a significant distance from the base. With all the hiss they pick up I cannot call them audiophile quality.
Needed a replacement printer that was Vista ready. After assurance from Office Max salesperson that it was Vista ready, got it home and found out it was not. The smart thing would have been to box it up and bring it back. But no, I called HP customer support in spite of that fact that they have an abismal record in helping me with my PC issues. They did not have a vista patch yet (What were they waiting for?) so tech support talked me through work around using Word Paint for the scanner function. The carriage jams each and every time I use it. I must open and shut the toner door to remedy the jam. Now it is out of alignment and the self adjust feature does not correct it. It is less than 6 months old. The only fix is to replace it, which I am in the process of doing.Revision: I was able to replace this product as since the warranty had not run out yet. HP replaced my printer with an equal, but refurbished one that has run much better. I would upgrade to 3 stars
The auto scan feature invariably stops on a band with interference, while I have no problem finding one manually. The sound quality is disappointing (and yes I have a decent stereo in the vehicle) it sounds almost muffled; I still much prefer playing a CD. This is the second monster transmitter that I have found disappointing. It may be that all FM transmitters suffer from poor sound quality, but a few years ago in a previous vehicle the CD player that transmitted in this manner had no such problems. Very disappointing for the money.
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.
In trying to research info on this model, the manual said it was upgradeable but I don't think that means the memory. Looks like it might take an SD card in the battery compartment but the manual says nothing about upgrading the memory, just the functions. (something to do with CODEX upgrades) that you can download free from their website: samsungyepp.com. Was considering buying one off ebay but 64mb just isn't worth the money if it only holds about 20 songs max.
Bought this thing at the end of the Summer. Hardly used it because I do alot of black and white on an old reliable HP laser printer. This Lexmark just bit the dust after about 10 real uses. Paper shoots out then it just keeps whirring until I unplug it, smells like melting plastic .. to top it off I bought the spare ink cartridges.
They worked for about three months. Then they wouldn't charge anymore. I tried everything to get them to charge, but the way the phones rest on the charger is not a very good electrical contact. Pretty junky, and I threw them out, because I couldn't stand looking at them anymore.
i jus bought these today this product is way below expectation..the bass is great but mids and highs sucks..im very dissapointed its a waste of money..the overall sound of the headphones are very low
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 thought buying TDK would be good, I only had a few bad discs that would not burn. The ones that did burn (100% of them) would play good a few times, then would not play anymore, my dvd players would not recognize them. I do have quality dvd players (Yamaha, Sony and Eclipse) and they play all my other DVDs just fine.
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.
... 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.
This printer was dirty and had been sitting around with dry ink cartridges in it. It was packed in a way that allowed foam packing to get into all the openings. The box was partially bent in when I received it, and it was 2 weeks slow in arriving. I still haven't been able to clean the printheads to make all of them work. It was sold as something it isn't and I am extreme unhappy with the merchant that sold it. I would never buy from him again. He also sent the wrong cable to hook up the printer to my computer and the box he sent was full of miscellaneous cables that I didn't need. My rating is based on the condition of this particular printer and NOT on the brand.
I bought this printer new about 2 years ago. It was clunky and temperamental. I only used the printer for research topics off the internet. I think I got around 3000 pages when it started with, 'No [name your color] cartridge installed' when in fact the tone was still half full, then the page misfeeds, and the leaking toner (probably from the vibration caused by the carousel toner cartridge dock), and the page smudging and the streaks on the print outs and; I can go on and on. I gave up and gave it to the local Savers second hand store. I bought another printer; the HP Laserjet Pro 1525nw and couldn't be happier. Stay away from this Minolta piece of garbage.
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
Rapid Charger is a little big to be travel portable in an age where carry on space is at a premium. However, the biggest problem is the batteries themselves started leaking within 6 months of purchase. This doesn't create confidence in the product. i wouldn't buy it again.
After trying for over a day to get the camera to work wirelessly I had to return it - the wireless component did not work at all. All settings were exactly as instructed in the installation manuals but the camera just did not work in the wireless mode. I would not recommend this device at all.
bought this thing from hsn about 2 years ago. i could never get it to work. had my son work his magic and got it to work for about a year. could only rec on rw discs. week ago took a recorded disc out of the tray and it hasen't worked since.willnot respond to any comandes except on and off by the rear switch. what a piece of ----
I bought this cd clock radio from a chain store in my area and found that though I liked that I could change the brightness of the display, this item fails completely as a cd player. I had it for three days and played two cds on it (once each) and after emitting a strange low sound accompanying the spinning disc it stopped working entirely on the third attempt. I returned the player and am now looking for something better.Don't waste your money on this product. Just get a digital clock instead since that's all this thing will give you anyway.
it did not work and even "shifted" when i took photos. I promptly returned it and amazon gave me no problems with the return, great customer service.
It works but the output power isn't high enough to really useful especially if you live in an area where there are lots of radio stations.If you move more than 10-15 ft away from the FM receiver, you will start to get static along with the signal. Alternate solutions to consider are the 900Mhz devices that include a transmitter and receiver. But of course those devices generally cost more.
I read all of the reviews before I bought this and figured that surely Netgear would fix all the problems that were mentioned. I was incredibly wrong. The now two year old problem of constantly dropping WAN connection is still prevalent. I had an FWG114PV2 and I upgraded it to the latest firmware and had no problems at all for about 2 hours. Then I had to reboot the router every 5 minutes for an hour. Then it went up a bit more to 15-20 minutes each hour and then back to around 5. The longest it ever held connection was a full 18 hours which I thought was sheer magic. During the longest period of connectivity was my heaviest use as well. Both my girlfriend and I work from home and we simply pounded the router with data due to the nature of our jobs. I remember only have Pidgin. PuTTY, and Firefox with 3 tabs open during nearly 6 hours of random WAN drops. I wasn't doing anything special if I was doing anything at all. Most traffic was simple IMing and SSH traffic and nothing more.After that debacle, I downgraded to firmware 1.2_04 (second newest, nearly a year old at this point) and it was no better. I did the same testing as before: Pidgin, PuTTY, Firefox. The connection drops were less frequent but still happened multiple times an hour. At that point, I was completely fed up and promptly filled out an Amazon return. In total, I had this piece of junk for 1 week including the UPS pick-up to my apartment. It was only in use for 2 days and I didn't even get to test out the print server functionality but I too figured that it wouldn't work worth what this thing costs.As a replacement, I dusted off my old WRT54GL that FON sent me nearly three years ago and flashed it with dd-wrt. Since then, the router has been rebooted two times by me and only had a dropped WAN connection once...when my DHCP lease renewed itself.I gave this piece of junk 2 stars simply because the case is made of metal and not cheap plastic like the rest of consumer-level networking products.
Read the horrible steps necessary to repair the damage this device caused on my IBM Thinkpad g40 running XP. Ended up returing it to the store. Haven't had something go this bad since Windows 95. Also software was overwhelming, you need 6 seperate apps to use this device. This is from the HP website. HP, you prove to be horrible once again:HP DVD and CD-Writer Drives - Installing Recording Software in Microsoft ?) Windows 2000 or Windows XP Causes CD and DVD Drives to Not Be DetectedMethod 2: Removing the Upper and Lower Filter registry keysThe second method for resolving this issue is to remove the registry keys associated with the loading of CD recording drivers. Follow the steps below precisely to resolve the issue. Exporting the registry is imperative before making any changes to the registry. If mistakes are made during the editing process, the registry can normally be repaired with the exported registry.Step 1: Back up the registryClick Start and Run. Type in REGEDIT and click OK.From the Registry Editor window, perform one of the following depending on the operating system:Windows 2000 - click the menu item Registry and select Export Registry File from the pull-down menu.Windows XP - click the menu item File and select Export from the pull-down menu.The Export Registry File window will be displayed. Save In: should be set to the Desktop. Next to File Name: provide an easily identifiable filename like &quot;Full Registry Backup&quot;. In the Export Range portion of the window, make sure the radio button next to All is selected. Click Save to save an exported copy of the registry to the desktop.CAUTION: Using the Registry Editor incorrectly may cause symptoms requiring a reinstallation of the Windows operating system. Hewlett-Packard is not responsible for issues, which may result from incorrect use of the Registry Editor. Use the Registry Editor at your own discretion. The Registry Editor should only be used to make the exact changes described.Step 2: Remove upper and lower filtersThe steps below describe how to remove the drivers associated with the drives disappearing. After removing the filter driver keys, the CD recording software will be have to be re-installed.With a copy of the registry exported, click the plus signs [+] in front of the follow keys in the order they are listed: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, SYSTEM, and then ControlSet. In some cases, multiple ControlSets may be listed similar to the following:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSetHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002
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.
I've used this both with a PC, and an iMac. It works wonderfully well... SOMETIMES. But most the time, it does not work at all. I can get it work by plugging and unplugging the USB and power cable until something magical happens and it works. It's too bad because it is nice looking and has a lot of features. Mine is going into the garbage tonight though...
This product seems just fine, at first. The problem is that it regularly fails. The IP address mysteriously changes, and our computers can no longer access the wireless network even though they pick up a wireless signal. Although the customer service staff are friendly and knowledgeable, it takes 40 to 60 minutes on the phone to get it working again. This happens every two or three months. Eventually we knew the process by heart, but our customer service warranty expired, so now we can't access customer service without paying a fee, even though the problem is with the product itself and not our misunderstanding or misuse of it. If you buy this product, in the end you might just end up like us: stuck with a wireless router that sends out a signal that our computers CANNOT LINK SYSTEMS to!
This Modem is garbage and I don't recommend you buy it
The microSD card is really small and delicate. The included SD adaptor is of no use and is poorly designed. It is not easy to remove the microSD card from sd adaptor once you insert it. You need a seperate microSD reader to use this card.
I ordered the SIMA Hitch and attempted to transfer data from one 60GB iPod to a new 160GB iPod, it didn't work. I called the customer service and they were not particulaly helpful at all. I ultimatley returned the device.
This lens sells new at Best Buy for $500+, the price they show before the 51% cut is way out of focus... Has never sold for $900+, not even on the Canon Direct web site..
Well, it looked like a good idea... Set up the product and it worked pretty well at first. Occasionally quirky, but ok. That only lasted for 3-4 weeks. Forget the warranty. X10 won't honor it as they have discontinued carrying the item - even tho they agreed my diagnosis was correct and the item was indeed defective. The seller has not returned my call, and Amazon wants the original packing slip if I want to return this for a "partial refund." You can guess that I no longer have the packing slip over a month later. So, I've flushed this money down the drain. Caveat emptor. If it works for you, and continues to do so, great, but be advised the warranty (unless the product arrives DOA) is essentially worthless.
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. =/
I bought two of these. The first one stopped reading disc's after about 4 months of casual use. The second was a replacement for the first but I got lucky this time, it failed after only two weeks. I say I was lucky because I still had time to return it for a refund. That little 8 inch Sony isn't any better, possibly worse.
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.
I had purchased an 80gb version and within two months the power switch became very 'touchy'. that is not wanting to stay on. Then the rear AC adaptor plug was also loose, while pulling out the plug and reinserting I got an arc and a small puff of smoke came out. I emailed their support and they asked that I send it in and see if they could salvage the hard drive. Ok I admit that I became impatient at this point and decided to get a second one from office depot. I opened both cases and swapped the internal hard drives thinking that is was only the power connection. I know not the best idea, but I was desperate for the information I stored on it. After adding the power to the second one it also shorted out, and both models are useless. I think the second part of the story is my fault, but defiantly not the first part. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone that needs a reliable storage device.
I installed this power supply and a new cpu cooler on the same day. My computer started freezing on that day and I thought it was a cooling problem so I spent 2 months contacting cooler master to get my product returned and refunded. After getting a new cooler the freezing persists and after some tests I find its due to the power supply. Being way after the amazon return date I contacted Antec support to have someone make due on my warranty, but if you don't return the product 60 days after the date of purchase the warranty won't cover replacements. Which is absolutely insane being that its a 3 year warranty. Will be a long time before I buy anything from Antec.
This part ( metra 70 5520) doesn't fit my ford mustang 2009, very disappointed. I have to order an other one.
I cannot recommend this product as I have had to replace the electrostatic transfer mechanism on this printer 2 times due to mechanical failures. Each lasting an average of only 7 months with minimal use. I have been using HP printing technology for 12 years and have had 5 HP printers 2 of them utilizing color laser technology, models 3600n and color laser 1518ni. HP's Color Laser technology group has been a let down. On a positive note my black and white laser printers are working very well.
I purchased a replacement drive to keep my business up while I wait for a warranty replacement for the fourth drive that is about a year old that has failed in several different cases this year. Seagate used to be very reliable, but even their 5 year warranty does not help when you lose a TB of data. Of the four failures, one was catastrophic and data was lost, one failed just after I transferred data, one started clicking, so I removed data from it, and the fourth passes all tests but windows 7 says it is failing twice a day. The latter does check disk very fast until it gets to a certain place on the disk and then grinds to a crawl, which is what my computer was also doing. It is very expensive to have backups of backups.I would recommend a different model disk. These were five year warranty disks that were only about a year old.
Its a camera strap... nothing special. I can't even say that I bothered to take it out of the package. Nothing really wrong with it, just wanted a little something more... longer would have been better.
We prefer the TomTom because it has an easier to use (and more thorough) 'points of interest' and 'maps' program. This Magellan Maestro became a headache when we had to utilize without any addresses ...especially when many streets were not listed on the map function. As a sidenote, never leave your GPS in the car...don't even leave it in the glove compartment!
I aquired my Rio Riot about a year ago for [$]. At the time, I was using a Creative Labs Nomad, but at 6 GB, I needed something more. Unfortunately, the Riot does not meet my modest needs. The software included, Real Jukebox 2, is substandard. Even upgrading to RealOne doesn't improve the software. The firmware isn't great, either. They've had two upgrades since my purchase.The playback is plagued with artifacts and glitches--totally ruining the pleasure of the players high-quality audio. While the features are very nice, I cannot recommend this to anyone.I still use my Nomad, and intend to upgrade to the new Nomad 3, or the Apple IPod.
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.
I love these headphones! I have loved each of the six -- yes, six!! -- pair I've had. I love them so much that every time they quit working, I go back for more.As a previous reviewer noted, sweat seems to ruin these headphones -- easily. I use them on the treadmill, and each pair has lasted somewhere between six weeks and six months.If you're buying these for non-workout purposes, I very highly recommend them. If you plan on doing some sweating, either go ahead and buy several pair or keep shopping.
These speakers were a major disappointment. I have speakers that are about 5 years old, and wanted to replace them. But these Sony speakers were AWFUL - the sound was tinny, the bass was almost non-existent, and the sound was probably worse than that coming from my built-in laptop speakers.And these weren't even the "cheap" speakers - there were many sets that cost less than this. If you care at all about the quality of the speakers, spend another $20-$30 and get a decent set... don't buy these...
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![...]
i think this radio is verry ugly and the quality of the sound is not as good as i thought it would be. Thats why i rated this 1 star.
Easy to install but frustrating disconnects. Have been trying to fiddle around for fixes but to no avail. What a waste of money...
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
The player frequently stops working and displays foreign characters on the screen. At times it seems to have mind of it's own. I do not recommend this MP3 player.
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.
Purchased this a while back for monitoring the kids play room. Anyone with kids knows that at times the parent needs to make a judgement call when one comes out crying. Or even both. :) This eliminated much of the guesswork. While it did serve it's purpose, the image quality is marginal at best. It claims a 460 line resolution, to be honest I have had cameras long ago priced less that offered better color and resolution. Closer to 320 would be more like it. I have since upgraded this camera to a 520 Sony sensor camera offering far better low light ability.I purchased this camera for about 5 times less than what they are asking now and though I would not mind paying what I originally had paid, no way is it worth the $150+ price as of this review when so many superior options are available in a dome camera for less then half that.
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
I can't tell you how many hours I have spent trying to install the software. I have tried every suggestion I can find online. Installation fails but the printer function works. At least print quality is decent. Scan function won't work because of screwed up installation. Tried download from HP, same problems. I can't believe it's this difficult. Won't buy an HP next time around, which may be soon if I throw this thing out the window.
This is nothing more than garbagecan "fodder". these little pyramids are just plain JUNK! Don't waste your money! They worked pretty well (not perfect) for a time but now failed completely!
I have had this drive for two days and after copying files over and setting it up, I found I could not network the drive! An error occurs referring to not enough server space. I did my research and found that for most people who encounter this problem the solution is quick and easy, but for Western Digital, they do not support sharing over a network! Strange, but I tried everything to get it to work. This is my most disappointing purchase in some time, I am returning it and will never by Western Digital again.
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).
arrived in a timely fashion but with NO instructions, NO packin' slip. This mount, not from Garmin, has too many parts to assemble and unlike Garmin's Dash Mount, cannot easily be removed when parked and so can easily be seen from the street. Requested return authorization from seller, I got NO response.
Did not work.hooked it up, worked on one computer, switched to the other computer and got a screwed up screen. Turned screen off and on, rebooted computer and screen ended up with gibberish lines.I don't understand as this should be a simple wiring setup.SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TIME - BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE THIS SETUP DOES NOT WORK!!!!!!
Like several reviewers below, I experienced defective audio from the built-in microphone. There was a loud hum that drowned out anything I said. Microsoft tech support couldn't assist. I would rather have used their product, but I returned it and bought a Logitech camera. Worked fine.
Don't be deceived by the sleek modern looks and digital tuning of this radio. Although the AM/FM portion worked fine and dandy, it was the NOAA weather radio band that I was truly interested in (who buys a radio at this price just for AM/FM?). To no avail could I catch ANY reception (pure static) with the NOAA radio station, even though I live less than 15 miles from their 1000 watt transmitter! At first I thought the NOAA station was down, but a friend came over with a cheap analog tuner and caught the station very clear due to our high reception area. Therefore, this unit is absolutely useless to me. It's a good thing I bought and tested the unit before extreme weather hit me, or else I could be dead today! So not only is it a rip-off piece of garbage, but it's a public safety hazard. If you value your life, don't buy this.
All TDK are not created equal. This particular version has not performed well for me at all. I have use the white printable dvd's and they were good. I find that the best are still Verbatim brand. That's all I am buying from now on. These are a waste of time and money.
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.
Very flimsy, and it arrived broken. I do not recommend this product at all. Packaging was extremely poor, it came unprotected in a plain envelope.
Got a brand-new camera from buy.com and used it a only couple of times before it broke down. Basically, it cannot detect that the lens cover is off (displays a message saying that the lens cover is on even after you remove it). I wouldn't buy this camera again!!!!!!!!! (I'm making arrangements to have it returned)
This TV worked well for about 3 months before the sound would suddenly "mute"Changing the channel would usually result in sound but in about 15-20 min the same "muting would result. Talking to Phillips is like talking the used car salesman---promise anything but deliver nothing. For more good Phillips PR from customers. [...]
I should have checked for reviews before buying this player. I got it brand new and I still got ripped off. The picture was GREAT, and the EZ-view feature is perfect for my 16:9 TV. However, the player would often spin-down the DVD and claim it was un-readable or worse would lock the disc in the player until I manually opened the player to spin the disc with my finger and have it open. After the case was open, you could literly watch the DVD stop spinning for no reason and complain. Not a dust issue or overheating, just a piece of junk!
The unit never worked out of the box... MP3 files played from CD or USB flash drives skipped continually. Pyle replaced the unit with another identical unit with the same identical problem. Pile then replaced the unit with another similar model. This unit also skips MP3s when played from CD. The USB works marginally better, but still encounters issues.Do yourself a favor, be kind to your ears and your wallet... DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM PYLE AUDIO!!!
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?
This was a great unit, while it lasted. I was amazed at the picture quality and progressive output of this tiny player and I though I got a real bargain .... A little more than a year later the drive mechanism started to fail. It took forever to eject a disk and eventually the drive could not load and track a DVD. I would have giving it a 1 but I may have just got a bad one. Still it indicates a [poor] drive which can't be good.
This router drops wireless connections at random intervals. Sometimes it's a few hours between dropped connections. Sometimes it happens every few minutes. Worse, the dropped connection lasts until you manually re-establish connection. So, you can't leave any kind of download by itself for any period of time, because the connection will simply be lost.
I bought this kit thinking I may as well for the price, but ended up using only the RCA's in the kit (and I may have to get new ones as I'm getting a buzzing noise).NONE of the wires in the kit are as large gauge as they say they are. The speaker wire especially is trash (it looked like a single strand of metal encased in a centimeter of insulation). The power and ground wires may be enough for you amp but I definitely wouldn't recommend them.The spades and ring terminals provided are not gold plated or even copper, so they don't conduct well at all.Best part of the kit was the fuse and holder, but I didn't end up using them from this kit.
I ordered the power supply and I plugged it in and nothing. I tapped the transformer and got intermittent power. Now it doesn't work at all. I sent an email back the thebatterycenter and got an auto reply that they want 100% satisfaction. Well, not quite 10% satisfied yet.
I've owned this monitor twice...the first time was an older version which was great for the first 6 months and then one day just gave up working. The store I purchased it from was nice enough to take it back for me and gave me a replacement - the updated version which appears here. That one worked great for 7 months and now is just terrible...I have to have it turned all the way up to hear anything (not due to static - it only works on the loudest notch)...and even then I had to put a piece of tape on the control dial to keep it engaged (monitor was never dropped or anything to cause a malfunction). I loved this monitor at first, both times, but now - save your money and go with one that will actually keep working.
I've had the H9 for almost a month, and I've had it replaced once from Amazon, thinking I had a faulty camera. But after reading professional reviews and taking photos myself, I can but only conclude that this camera is not for me. It has great features and all but it hasn't lived up to my expectations. Some people may appreciate it, but surprisingly many people are in the same situation as I am--unsatisfied.It's issues include excessive noise reduction, color aberration, purple fringing, and too much compression to name a few. Notwithstanding the fact that Sony indeed posted a misleading feature--Fine and Standard setting for JPEG compression. The Sports Mode is also pretty much useless since you can't manually change the shutter speed, which is only 1/60s by default. Most of the time, I use the Manual Mode, which is fine if you have ample of time to take a shot. But if you are in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a shot, you can't rely on the Auto mode of the camera. I really was able to take nice clean shots at ISO 80 up to 100. But beginning at ISO 200, I observed some noise; although most megazooms like these suffer the same sickness.As amateur as I am, I learned a lot in photography from tinkering with this camera. That's a good thing if you're new to photography and you want to learn more than just pointing and shooting. I really think the H9 could've been a blockbuster if were not for the Image Quality issues. Truly its features are many of what prosumers want from a camera of this class. However, well at least for me, I still very much consider the quality of the images a camera produces--all other features are bonuses.So what will I do with my spare 2GB MS Pro Duo? Buy an H2. That camera has been tested and admired for its image quality output. I don't think I would be needing extra features of the H9 (except the LCD, that is) so far as the H2 is concerned.The bottom line is this: If you feel the H9's extra features outweigh its compromise in Image Quality, then go for it. People who do appreciate H9's IQ and have $480 to spare are most likely those who will never do prints larger than 4x6". But if you're like me who pixel peep and crop once in a while, you better look at something else for your money.(Google for reviews for an in-depth knowledge on the issues I have mentioned here. Sony might and should release a firmware update to solve them)
I've never seen a worse modem ever, if it's not gonna works from even a couple of meters far away why should I use this product..! it's not a big house at all, there is not any wall or something between modem and computers, it stays near of my room but there is not any efficient solution at all either, but if you check the price of this modem you're gonna see that it pretends it's a quality product. The matter of fact is it's not. My third floor neighbour uses apple product modem and I can use that connection from first floor and absolutely better than mine which stays near of my door. It's more expensive but it definitely worths..
The product was sent with unrequested "signature" required delivery which actually made it late because I had to take time off from work to pick it up.The product was brand new but was not was not retail: it was an "OEM" version; which should not have been priced as high.It only had the MAC mouse and keyboard software.Most critically, it did not come with the original Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver. they substituted a Targus BT transciever but without the necessary software or drivers. Fortunatley for me, I had a spare Anycom 2.0 transciever with broadcom's software and was able to get the equiptment to work just fine. I am typing this very review sitting infront of my home theater plasma TV, USING THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE.I have what I wanted, but I know I was ripped off!
Overall the DVD player is ok for the low end DVD player. Its picture quality is no match for the Sony or the Panasonic DVD player. The MP3 menu looks cheap, but it is easy to use. I got this DVD player for about six weeks and the LCD starts to have problem. Sometime while playing a movie or music CD, the LCD just automatically turns off for no reason. If you have a little extra cash then buy other popular brand, but if you don't have alot of money then you should consider this player!
This never moved from my desk, was only used about 5 times, yet it stopped working after about 9 months--gradually fewer & fewer keys worked. Keys make a weird sound like plastic film is under them. BUYER BEWARE
I had the same problems as others did. I am glad that I tested this out before it was too late to return it. I only used this once with a brand new Sony miniDV tape. It was OK the first time I played it, but the picture dropped out the second time around... pixelation... sound drops out... If this happens with one tape, I would hate to imagine what happens in a year when the warranty runs out. (reminds me of the early GM cars)I saw the problems that other people had and thought... hey it won't happen to me. Well...I happened to me (and it ...). Make sure that you test this thing carefully!!!
The HP PSC 1210 is by far the worst printer ever made. It is not compatible with Windows 2000. Installing the drivers is an excerise in futility and will easily waste an hour of your time. Uninstalling will waste another.The main problem is you cannot install only the print drivers. You must install a massive suite of useless applications and restart your computer. Why won't it let me install only the pieces I need?The print quality is also bad.I'm getting rid of this thing.[DW]
I am currently waiting for my second ipaq to be repaired, I just sent it in to HP. THe first was DOA, this one died within 6 months of getting it. When it works, and dosent need to be reset it is a great product, but generally I have to reset the device at least once a day and I am curious how often I will have to replace the unit all together.
The color is great, but it is hard to believe how negligent and incompetant they were in creating their widely sold printers (in all Staples stores,etc). Ridiculously noisy, extremely long warm up cycle, which occurs EVERY time you open the lid, etc. Constant "jams" because the rollers do not pull the paper properly, no way to retsart after a "jam" except to lift the lid and wait for the 2 minute warm up cycle, using anything but the cheapest thin paper will cause all kinds of pseudo jam problems, will cancel your job for you (thanks), and very bizarre preferences in terms of matching paper type as listed in printer, with paper type in your software.. If they dont match, it is a printer error (duh), causing you to take 2 or 4 extra steps every time you print.
The toll-free helpline that RCA lists in it's instruction manual is totally useless. Instead of getting a live person, you're connected to a computer that spits out voice commands. The remote itself? It's not made that well. The battery case &amp; it's cover did a poor job of keeping the batteries secure. Because of this, the time kept getting wiped out, and I was forced to reset the clock numerous times.In the end, this remote wasn't worth the money I spent on it. Avoid this one if you can.
Bought the E3c's recently for use with my iPod 3G and was absolutely shocked at: (1) how difficult it was to get them properly and comfortably seated into the ear, and to keep them there without falling out (I followed the instructions to the letter, and I have 'normal' ears); and (2)how poor the sound quality was (i.e. barely any base tones), despite having tried all the earpieces (silicon, foam, rubber) and despite having made every conceivable adjustment to the iPod's on-board equalizer. For earphones in THAT price range, one would have expected close to perfection, rather than total imperfection. Immediately returned them for full refund. Went back to the Apple earbuds which, without exaggeration, provide dramaticlly-better sound and base than the E3c's. I went for the E3c's because of alot of favourable reviews; however, you'd be well-advised to think three times before putting down your hard-earned money on these earphones, or you may be writing a review identical to this one. Wish I had listened to the few reviews that did warn that the E3c's lacked base....they weren't kidding!
Agh!! Shouldn't I have known better..when an item cost less than the postage your playing with fire...reception is less than poor...mostly non-existent.. Could be the are I live in BUT 4 months without tv..and then this my gift card...might work in the right area..but this was a clear loser for me!!
Having the Cisco name, I would have thought that this router would operate seamlessly. I made the mistake of installing 3 of these for my family members and have been regretting it ever since. Not only do I have to come and troubleshoot the issues, I find that the product is simply not reliable. The router needs to be rebooted every 2 - 3 weeks to resolve problems with the router not transmitting any packets. Additionally, when a WEP key is applied, only certain devices can connect.I replaced these with Netgear wireless products and have had NO PROBLEMS SINCE.
I'll keep it short. The navigation on my nextel phone is more accurate and easier to find address.Also it crashed lost of times requiring a reboot.
Pros:+ Feature rich+ Decent sound quality for MP3 files+ LCD on inline remoteCons:- Disappointing quality, flimsy buttons, feels like it's going to break anytime- Crashes more often than other HD-based players- Very ugly- Heavy and bulky, esp. compared to iPod- Very confusing user interface, too many menus- Sometimes does not show up on Windows XP desktop- Did I mention it's butt ugly?For the first couple days you'd probably be thrilled with the many features the 140 includes. But once the novelty factor wears off, and you start getting crashes, and people start asking why you are holding a black brick in your hands, you'll regret your purchase.
I recently bought a new dell xps computer laptop, it had some loose dirt on it so i decided to put this product to use. IT SCREWED UP MY LAPTOP SCREEN! It has streaks everywhere it didnt clean anything the contrary it messed everything up. If the purpuse of this product was to mess up your screen id give it 5 stars. I will also send a formal complaint against this product.
Why am I surprised at the Zune's crippled "sharing opportunities" and so-so video? I didn't read the fine print. I only hope I can fob it off on some hacker hobbyist.CAVEAT EMPTOR-Fin
I've been using AKG light headphones for many years, they have a good and natural sound and do not cost very much. But the last two pairs I got were fragile, the cord broke inside, the plug disconnected from the wires inside, and so on. So I decided to give a chance to these Sony headphones.I am an experienced sound engineer: generally speaking from a musical point of view pro Sony headphones are not among the best available, but they are very well built, and reliable. An AKG pro headphone, or a Beyerdynamic are quite better, not to mention the made in New York Grado headphones, perhaps the best available on the market (they are too good to be used in a recording studio, though: the sound they reproduce is too beautiful, and when recording you need the truth, not to be flattered). On the other side, Sony headphones have just a satisfying sound but are very reliable and very well built.This one is not a pro gear, but is very well built too, anyway the sound is awful. I tested this headphones with different sources (iPod with 320kb mp3, SPL Phonitor headphone amplifier, a Technics consumer amplifier) and tracks: the stereo panorama is narrow, it seems you are listening to a mono source; low and high frequencies are somewhere in another room, you hear only medium frequencies - if you are a telephone operator this is a great feature, but I was listening to Rick Wakeman, Brahms and the Grand Funk Railroad!The medium frequencies are so enhanced that after some minutes you have the feeling to be in a crowded shopping mall.Since I can't believe that the enthusiastic reviews about this item are written by deaf people, I think that it could be that there are good 7502's and bad 7502's around, it happens sometimes. Honestly I don't think so, but it could be.In my opinion, the problem lies in a project mistake: these are supraural headphones, i.e. they have to be used very close to the ear to produce a full and musical sound, and actually, if you strongly push them against your ears you have a satisfactory sound; but Sony put a foam pad. Now, a foam pad to be effective must surround the ear, not to be an obstacle between the small loudspeaker and the ear! If you put an obstacle, the resulting sound is like the one produced by a small AM radio. Why did Sony make such an obvious mistake I don't know.I strongly suggest to avoid these headphones, or at least to try them in a real store - may be your ears somehow fit the Sony's pads - before buying them here, where the price is really low.
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.
In ref. to the "Sharp UX-C70B Black Ink Cartridge" I ordered for my fax machine, I was disappointed that 5 vertical lines showed up on the far right side of each copy I printed.
I switched to this lock from a lock which required that I carry around a key, and now I am really regretting that decision.Within a few weeks of using this lock, it appears that I am experiencing the same issue that so many other people have reported experiencing. The lock suddenly will not open despite the correct combination being selected.I have to agree with another reviewer in that this product lives up to the word "defective" in every respect.Targus really got away with duping the consumers when it comes to this lock. I don't see why I would ever buy another Targus product ever again. If they had the proper business sense, they would issue a recall or at least replace the ones that are defective -- such as the one I am in possession of now.
The grey top DVD-R media sold by TDK is manufactured by CMC magnetics (CMCMAG.AM3). The media quality is moderate to poor. It seems to burn fine at 8x but produces a lot of coasters at 12x and 16x. Some DVD players seem to have trouble reading the data. Really bad stuff coming from TDK. For better burn quality, buy Verbatim or Sony media.
I purchased one of these as a Christmas ornament. I do have a PC not a mac but before I could use it the thing crashed, I cannot even reformat it. If you do get one make sure you are getting it cheap. Good luck.Daryl Stewart
This is the worst peice of electronics I have ever purchased. It is absolutely dreadful in every which way. It was defective straight out of the box. And many other people report the same issues of receiver freezing, speakers not working, remote interference etc... Mine was no exception. You would think they do quality control on these, well for 70$ I guess not.
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.
I bought Many Products from Amazon and this is my FIRST write up...ordered 2 batteries for my v-tech phones 4 years old... The new GE Batteries don't last one day....HORRIBLE!!!! My old batteries last longer at 4 years old but not by much...what a WASTE of Money even though they are inexpensive they are cheap garbage as wellThe one who voted 4 stars SO curious how they are lasting now, Cause the first day looked fine for me but after a week I will use these batteries as a paper weight.
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.
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 kreisen 37" flat screen tv arrived. plugged it in, doesn't work. buyer beware, amazon does not accept returns of televisions over 27". had to wait over 2 days for a reply to our numerous phone calls to kreisen, television was shipped back to them. we still have not recieved a working television.
We bought this and returned it twice before finally giving up on it. Only once was I able to get ahold of customer support for Trekstore - and even they couldn't help us 'revive' the mp3 player.Each one only worked for about a week. Then it would erase all files on the player - even the root files. Couldn't transfer files, it wouldn't play - nada.So - save your money - buy something else.
I got this calculator free on a financial course I am taking. It is easy to use but what others say about getting wrong answers seems to be down to the operator buttons on the right hand side being out of line with the main keypad. So you have to watch what you are doing. This and the fact it seems to take so many keypresses to get anything done makes it cumbersome. It is a reasonable calculator for starting out but I would not recommend it if you are in a hurry eg. sitting an exam.
What a nice idea -- and I *do* like my JumpDrive USB memory. But the JumpDrive Sport I ordered had problems right out of the box. The volume/navigation toggle switch didn't work well (couldn't consistently adjust the volume) and within a couple minutes failed entirely. Back it goes for a refund... Darn. For the few minutes that it worked the music sounded pretty good.
The metal guard for the USB receiver came off after less than a month of use. The power switch on the mouse is too small. The cover is difficult to remove. Don't waste your money on this product. I will think long and hard before I buy anything else made by Targus.
won't work with Windows XPinstalls on 2000 pro without any problems
I've bought the MODEM last month, but now it's already broken. when you power up, after 5 minutes the status lights (two green lights in the front) will gone and you cannot make connection at all.
I bought this product for my fiancee, who is always interested in using Palm OS based PDA. She loved the big bright screen and palm based features. However, there is one problem that she can't get over with - the GPS application. I bought this unit for her, primarily for the integrated GPS application on this palm. One thing worth mentioning before I went further to explain the detail, is that, in the product description, that the unit comes with an auto kit, with cigarette adapter and speaker. It is NOT TRUE. It is MISLEADING information. You need to spend another $60 or so to get the auto kit.Here is the detail of the problem:While the unit is on battery power and using GPS, even when the unit is fully charged, it shuts itself off after 1 minute, with no advanced warning at all (the power saving is set at 3 minutes). Only a hard reset will turn it on in this situation, reconnect it to a power source won't make it to come back on.I bought it during Thanksgiving time last year (2006), it had this problem since day one.The problem doesn't exist if it is connected to a power source.Currently I am contacting the seller to get the issue resolved. We've used it for about 1 month and a half. I will keep you posted on the progress.
A 20mm f1.8 prime for $400.00? What was I thinking? At f1.8 the lens is unacceptably soft. Better at 2.8, but still not great. It's not until f4 that the Sigma matched the sharpness of my Nikon 17-55 f2.8 zoom. A full stop slower! This begs the question - what is the point of having this lens if it's soft until f4? Answer - no point at all. Sending it straight back.
I got this dvd player and used a couple times and put it away for a while about 3 month's later I took it out charged it and put in a brand new disc it didnt do anything tried about 6 diffrent times with 6 diffrent disc's still nothing...Dont buy it trust me
The fuse is decent, the power cable works good, and they supply you with all of the connectors you might need. These are the worst RCA Cables ever made, though. The first time you try to take them out, they'll break on you. One of them broke inside the amp and I still haven't figured out how to get it out. IF you buy it, don't use those RCAs!!!!!
I bought this battery wanting a cheap replacement. I'm now shopping for a better quality battery, as this one fails to hold a charge after sitting for any length of time i.e. a day. It works immediately after charging, but forget about being able to spontaneously pick your camera up to take a picture; if its been several hours or a couple of days the charge might be gone.
What a great bargain for an all-in-one printer. The first one we bought last year and within 60 days the carriage was jamming for no apparent reason, tried troubleshooting and tech support but we had to fight nail and tooth just to get an exchange. Finally able to exchange the printer for identical model and all is well for about 9 months. Suddenly the carriage was jamming and tearing the paper. Tried online troubleshooting, tried everything under the sun to fix the problem then tried HP. Called HP tech support and they tell me that there is a 90 day warranty and it has expired that I need to pay $35 over the phone to talk to tech support (which provide the same info. as online troubleshooting). So I ask HP where I can have the printer serviced or repaired and I am told that they have no information about that. So I ask HP for their mailing address to send my version of a hate letter to the head of their company, and I am told they have no mailing address and the guy on the other end of the phone repeats the HP website address. UNREAL - I am surprised that HP is not concerned about the consumer's problems with their products. Obviously this thing is defective (we had two of them with the same exact problems). No wonder this printer is now on clearance at my local Staples store for $60. I do not recommend this product and I caution buying HP products because the company is not very helpful when their products fail to perform.
I have owned this product for several months. Initially, I was very attracted to a GPS system that promised to navigate through the most difficult combination of unmarked roads, street closures, and confusing road signs. Navigating uncommon routes here can be a difficult task, even for natives, as I discovered one time while trying to get a date back home. (Probably more than anything, driving around the countryside all night on unlit roads with my companion trying to find our way back to her house motivated me to buy this product.)The 370 has a number of problems. Initial acquisition of satellite signals takes several minutes and must be done in an area clear of tall, dense buildings (kind of difficult in an old European city). This usually means pulling off the road as soon as the trip begins. In my experience, acquisition while moving is virtually impossible.Once the signal locks on, the unit often has glaring glitches, like the time it told me the nearest TESCO was 254 miles away in Germany, when there is one half a mile down the street! Also irritating, the unit often mistakes winding, serpentine roads as a series of left and right turns, and will instruct you to make these phantom turns. If you continue without "turning," the unit will often "recalculate" the route for you; or, if you take the instructions literally, you may end up accidentally turning into someone's driveway! Then the unit will recalculate the route.The unit's pronunciation of non-English street names and landmarks is so garbled as to be unintelligible. This is a serious flaw and one the manufacturer needs to address. The guide does not pronounce any diacritical marks, for instance, rendering Slavic languages virtually unrecognizable. This makes following the route simply by listening to the instructions (a safety feature touted by the company) very difficult. On many occasions I found myself staring at the screen or trying to find a street sign instead of watching the road.The reason I did not give this product a one-star review is that there are some plusses, like the display quality and a feature that lets you "Go Home" by navigating you back to a preset location from anywhere in the covered area. However, this is subject to the limitations mentioned above. Also, the unit, when it works properly, can be useful, for instance getting you out of a city center and back on a major highway. After that, it is probably best to put it in the glove box and follow the highway signs.What this all means is that you spend far too much time being distracted by this gadget, which has safety implications as well as being an issue of dollars and cents. If you must have one of these gadgets, cheaper is probably better. Overall, I think you would do better if you just used common sense, paid attention to your surroundings, and spent a little more time with a map.
I bought 2 of these players for gifts. One would not read DVDs or MP3s. I sent it back and recieved another defective one. I just hope the second one I gave lasts a little longer. DON'T BUY ONE!!!
I reviewed the Viking claim that this SIMM was compatible with the OEM (HP) SIMM.I purchased the product, and installed the SIMM in my printer and it DID NOT work as advertised. The LaserJet 4 printer couldn't recognize the SIMM no matter which SIMM slot I used. Resetting the printer didn't help.Advise is to be very careful about purchasing SIMMs for HP printers. Many &quot;compatible&quot; product are not compatible at all. Problem is, with the small amount of money involved, and considering shipping, it's not worth returning the item.I can't trust Viking again.
The pictures are excellent. In fact, they are among the best for 3-mega digicams. This is where the virtues of this camera end. The 3700 uses an SD or MMC card that is hard to find. Once you find them in some retail stores, they cost 3 times more than their CF counterparts. SD or MMC are smaller in size and are intended for miniaturization, yet this camera is bigger than Kodak 3900, an excellent camera that uses CF card. Therefore, this card format doesn't make any sense. Another disadvantage of this format is the maximum size for the SD card is 64 MB as compared with 512 MB for CF card. Since the internal memory allows me only about 7 pictures at the highest resolution, I tried to order a 64 MB SD card... The price in retail stores costs up to 5 times more. Now I have to use the pitiful internal memory and always carry a notebook computer wherever I go. The purchase turned out to be a disaster.
The reason that I only give it one star is because this product is way overpriced. And, what seems to be good features are not as good as expected. Voice to Print compatiablity is no actual use unless you only use it to record a particular's voice. And, you have to ask the person to train the software for hours. Who can afford such time? It is just not realistic! There is this one big button which is designed/used for 100 different things depending on how you push it down. It is horrible! If you push it in the wrong angle, wrong windows/functions popped up! It is very annoying! One easy job sometimes take me 5 minutes to complete because wrong windows pop up all the time. The button just do not cooperate! Frustrating! I am going to return mine tomorrow. And, the back light only light with power cord plugged in. Who is going to take the power cord to travel? Without back light, the lines/words are very hard to read. I have Sony ICDB25. It costs only 1/4 of this 515 model, but it is much easier to use. The buttons are all seperated, and the recorder is not confused! And the recording quality is not better for this pricy model. The only good thing is that this model has a removable memory stick. But, do we have to pay so much more for this? I am going to buy another ICDB25 today. Memory stick is expensive too! It only include an 8mb stick which is really nothing!
I thought this looked like a great deal. 500mm lens for under a $100. All the reviews I read were favorable. So now I realize that those reviewers either work for Opteka, the seller, or are on serious drugs! This lens **SUCKS**! I can't begin to say all the things wrong with it. The attachment ring does not always stay on, it does not work that well with the D70, you must have a ton of light (I know it is f8, but acts like it is f22 instead), does not do color well, and all around SUCKS. Did I mention that this lens SUCKS?!! I would return it, but they charge a 15% restocking fee plus shipping fee, so I would be lucky to get half my money back. Lesson learned: always try out a lens before you buy it. And make sure it does not SUCK! Avoid this lens like the plague and stick to Nikon or Sigma.
One star. The secured storage function is a liability. When the old laptop died, Windows 7 was due in a matter of weeks and Windows Vista was the mandated OS on all retail laptops. I verified with Lexar support that the secured partition is unavailable in anything beyond XP, there are no drivers, patches or software to remedy that. That incompatibility includes the secured storage not working with Server 2003.Your only option is to go to another computer still running XP and transfer your data. But that whole process runs counter to the premise of having the data secured in the first place. With any kind of a transfer your data likely becomes vulnerable at some point, especially if one was to attempt that transfer on a work, school or public computer. Until that transfer is an option your highest priority data is just plain gone.For those who simply want a portable storage device, the physical shape of the device is an obstacle to its use. Its kludgy football shape prevents use of neighboring USB ports. So if you have two USB ports side by side on your system, the Lexar Jumpdrive will take up one port and its width obstructs the other port from being used. Ridiculous, having to unplug the mouse to use this thing!USB flash drives are a commodity these days, they're given away like candy at trade shows and the like, and certain brick and mortar retailers have 16GB drives for under twenty bucks....and prices are still dropping while storage capacities are increasing. This particular product has no competitive advantage, and the software's incompatibility problems guarantees that future versions can't be trusted either. On the bright side, online support was immediately available and if that support chat window was indeed communicating all the way to southeast Asia, lag time was minimal and responses were friendly, articulate and accurate.
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 dvd player freezes every 15 to 20 minutes on three different dvds, freezing for about 3 seconds. I'm using a Monster HDMI cable to my samsung 40 in. LCD tv. I know it's the dvd player because the timer on the dvd player also stops when the screen is frozen. This is pretty much unacceptable to me for an upconversion player. A digital break up precedes the freeze. Also, when fast forwarding, the player will also freeze after a few seconds. This would be so very embarrasing to have spent so much money on my new samsung LCD tv, player and cable only to have the digital picture break up and freeze in front of friends. Again, I know it is the player because the dvd's timer freezes and it has happened on three different dvds. I will get a Sony and hopefully this will solve the problems. I'm having visitors from out of town next week and I don't want to feel like a fool with sub par dvd performance.
SAVE YOUR MONEY BY A NONE ALCOHOL WINDOW CLEANER FOR 2 BUCKS AND IT GET'S THE DUST, GREASE AND GRIME OFF YOUR SCREENS. MONSTER SMEARS.....
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!
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TIME AND DONT BUY THIS. Doesnt work -- very poorly made, even if it had work, it would not have lasted more than a week or so. Prolly will damage the plud to your ipod as well( the plug is poorly made). Wish I could give zero stars. AVOID
Don't buy this if you intend to upgrade to Win7/Vista 64bit. There's no driver solution or support for 64bit so this product becomes completely useless.
This printer is very loud. It sounds like a blowdryer and causes the lights in my office to dim (I'm in an old building, but still). I have a USB 2.0 connection, so there should be no problem. It keeps jamming and the help function is completely useless. I used the HP 4000 for many years and was very happy. This printer is a disaster.
The Sansa e270 has the basic functionality which it promotes: plays music, plays videos, plays radio, and records. For basic use, it is sufficient. The player is also small and light enough to fit in your pockets, making it really handy to bring along to almost any place. Audio quality was also good.But I wasn't pleased with it; firstly I wanted to watch some of my AVI videos on the player - I first had to convert it using the Sansa converter which came along with the package but it didn't work for my Xvid codecs. Then the player would also try to "arrange" my MP3s to fit its filing methodology, which just seemed to screw up my playlist. I could not find a lot of my music files after the "arrangement". I also found that I couldn't delete tracks on the player - I had to plug it into my computer and delete it using the computer interface. I also can't create different playlists of my own on the player, and for some weird reason, some playlists I created on the computer were corrupted on the player. What a mess! I have since then returned the player.Ultimately, I would say the Sansa e200 series is a good series, worth its money. But for sticklers like me, it just doesn't cut it. I'm going to try other players.
Please, if you are considering purchasing this product, be aware that the company does not stand behind their product. It will break just after the warranty expires and they do not repair their iPods, only replace them. If you happen to be days outside your warranty they'll tell you they will take back the broken one and give you 10% off a new one. Look elsewhere for a product much easier to use and more reliable. Don't waste your money on this item.
This modem seemed to make the dial up slower than ever, could not use it.
I'm pretty sure I placed an order for new and fullfilled by Amazon. Apparently it means nothing. They did a great job of packaging the item in an old HP box sealed in an OEM bag. The issue is that while a great knock off of OEM packaging, the fact is I purchased a 75XL cartridge. What I received was a standard size 75 cartridge. I know the price is "discounted" and I can deal with a re-manufactured product with ink refill, but the fact that it is a standard size cartridge, means I only get 200 page capacity and not the 750 advertised from the XL. I checked the cartridge dimension for the XL size products on HP's website. It is not original and it is not XL. I will complain to Amazon, but I am not sure what to do about it. Not what was advertised.
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.
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.
It ruined 4 of my CDs! It has this white circle thing on the CD that will not come off! I went to my local music store, and they said the Skipdoctor took plastic off of the CD itself. Though, I bought it at Best Buy, which of course they basically don't return anything. Bad! Just go to your dollar store a few blocks down and get bathroom disinfecting wipes. They will give more satisfaction than this CD ruiner will!
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.
The batteries are fine, the seller is a thief!!! They charged me $1.47 for 3-packs of batteries and $23.+ for shipping ??? you do the math. I could have just walked into a store and bought them for that price.
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.
This is my 3rd Panasonic vhs/dvd combo and I will never buy another Panasonic product again.I'm sooo done! Like all previous combs they last about a yr.-yr.1/2 then quit. Same pattern every time. Starts with finalizing problems which includes loss of recorded programs, progresses to abrupt stoppage of disc recording and playing, to weird noises culminating in a failure to read discs... of ANY kind..FOREVER! Oh they're easy to use, record and play great when working but they're just not durable or reliable. Panasonic customer service is a joke."Shut the unit down and restart it" What? If you are considering Panasonic combos BUYER BEWARE!!!
We were very disappointed with this product! This CD burner isn't compatable with OS 9.2, which came out over a year ago. We actually had to downgrade our computer to try to use it! Afterwards, the burner still didn't work, and now our computer is buggy. This burner is also incompatable with iTunes. This product may work on a PC, but we wouldn't recommend it for a Mac. We're sending this burner back for a refund.
***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.***
THIS BATTERY DOES NOT FIT INTO THE BATTERY CRADLE FOR THE NEEWER CN-160 VIDEO LIGHT. THE BATTERY CRADLE IS STAMPED WITH "FOR PANASONIC D16".
I would think twice about getting this fine looking little radio. I had a very hard time changing the stations because the buttons were so stiff. Also the batteries fell out the bottom on a regular basis which caused me to have to redo all my pre-set stations. I did like it because it was small and nice looking but I would think twice if you're thinking of buying it.
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.
Well the Emerson Personal AM/FM Radio HR2001 was ok if you want a low cost radio but has poor reception and the battery door can come loose if the unit is jaring around. I would suggest using another pair of ear/head phones than the ear phones supplied. Other than that the radio is decent and works verry good.
Unlike other reviews I found the picture quality to be above average; not outstanding or decent but above average. My main problem with this good looking TV is the sound quality. The Samsung makers put all their focus and efforts into the sleek look and design along with picture quality but overlooked the second most important feature of any television - the AUDIO! I put both the TV remote and Cable remote on full blast and it still wasn't loud enough and I'm not hearing impaired or hard-of-hearing. I'm also not an audiophile either. The idiots at Samsung also put the tiny speaker in the top rear of the TV rather than the front where it counts the most! I don't know what they were thinking but I hope all of their TVs aren't made like this one...as this is my first Samsung and I was sold by the sleek design and picture quality on display at the store.The other minor details I have with this poorly made product (which I'm surprised no one else mentioned) aside from taking some time to turn on is the annoying sound it makes every time you turn it on and off. Also, when you put on the MUTE you have the annoying words moving up and down the bottom left-hand side of your screen...if you're watching a movie in mute you're eyes are glued on those moving words...almost hypnotized by them...no joke!So overall, beautiful exterior design, great picture and but poor sound.
Krusell claims to offer a lifetime warranty. However, you must have a secret code to activate your warranty. I bought this case in June 2009. In December 2009, the clip on the case broke. I do not have the secret code in order to make my warranty claim. According to Krusell, I am out of luck. I will never buy another Krusell product again.
The current (2011) two photos are confusing and inconsistent.One photo show prongs for two outlets on the back.The other photo shows a very different configuration on the back!
The Netgear WGT624 router has gone through several firmware updates since I first purchased it along with the Netgear WG511T wireless card. At first it worked great, reliable speed and connection, both LAN and Internet. I thought that for once I've made a good investment by getting this product....but I was wrong.I own the largest LAN gaming organization in the western USA and am an active alpha online game tester for several game developers. My house is setup with wired LAN in 4 bedrooms and I also connect 1 laptop wirelessly to the router. After a couple firmware upgrades, the networking connection for my wireless card starts to slow down, which isn't a big issue. The big issue started when the router began to drop internet connections and/or having extremely slow internet connection. I use Comcast cable internet, and normally when I ping google.com or yahoo.com the ping time is always below 100ms, after a recent firmware upgrade, the router slowed the internet speed to 800ms-1500ms ping time, yes it is worse than 56k modem speed lol.Writing to the tech support didn't help much. I listed my background and how I have the latest firmware for the router, explained that the first 1-5min after rebooting the router I get great internet speed but soon it slows down to a phoneline speed. The tech wrote back asking me to upgrade to the latest firmware lol how funny is that?After reading many online reviews from various sites, I've decided to switch to a D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Extreme instead, hopefully I will not be unlucky again.Final word, the Netgear support is amongs the worse, unless you don't mind speaking to tech in India with hard to understand English and limited tech knowledge. The product is good when it works, but the problem is it rarely works the way it is supposed to. Don't waste your money!
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.
I purchased this laptop a year ago and it didn't last more than 2 months. When I got the Blue screen of death and all my data disappeared, the computer guys explained that these people had installed XP in a system only meant for Windows 2000 or less. The harddrive got bad sectors on it and now I can only use a linux live cd to boot up. I'm still trying to get rid of this piece of crap and I recommend no one ever buy this. (I enjoyed the two months it worked by the way.)
I was looking forward to using the Garmin Nuvi 680 in my area of Calif. It sounded so fantastic! We live in the Sonoma-Napa county north bay area of Calif. Population approx. 157,985 in the city proper. County population is much bigger. This area is north of San Franciso and has a lot wineries with thousands of tourist. However, the MSN.Contact part of the Garmin does not work in any area codes north except Marin County or very far north east of San Francisco. It works better in the south, or San Jose south-east end of the city. So, I really find MSN.contact useless this far north of San Francisco. Considering the population of this area that was totally a surprise.Yesterday we took the Nuvi 680 out for a drive. It does not have our local Wells Fargo ATM listed in the directory. This ATM has been inside the Raleys grocery store we frequent for over 9 yrs. However, it did find the Wells Fargo ATM inside the Safeway store 2 miles further east on the same road. Odd.When we programmed in the street and number for our favorite lunch spot (which is not one of the food places listed) This restaurant has been in this spot for 15 yrs. or more, It took us right by the main entrance to the restaurant and into a side entrance road instead and never warned or said a word as we drove on by.For shopping search, it does not list some of the shop in one of the oldest and most well known shopping centers, Coddingtown Center here locally for years.I don't feel confident in using the unit to take me any other destinations at this point. I also am under the impression this unit has an older version map. NT V8. I did some research on some of the GPS sites and found this out. Updates to this particular Garmin are not going to be free I've read. When I contacted Garmin about this they sort of avoided the question indirectly and simply stated the new maps to upload would be out in approx. 3-4 weeks. I see they are charging for some updates on their site, so can only assume they will charge for the newer update for the 680 as well.I've returning the Garmin Nuvi 680, and am looking at other brands now.
I wanted a slim case for an A80 without the bulk of storage compartments for batteries and accessories. It is fine for this, and the padding and quality is first rate. But the metal zipper closure rakes across the camera body with each zip and unzip. This is unacceptable because it would ruin the finish in short order. Also, operating the zipper requires two hands - one to work the zipper and one to steady the case while you do it. A plastic clasp/velcro closing device would treat the camera better.
I've been using HP printers forever, but this one is a real disappointment. It has NEVER printed correctly. Out of the box it printed like the cartridges were out of ink. I've purchased two sets of new ink cartridges and it still prints extremely faded pages. The only way print outs are legible is if you print with best quality and heavy ink selected. This is inexcusable given today's technology.
After a long time trying to troubleshoot my connectivity problems in my netgear GA302T, talking to netgear, replacing the original card, etc, my problems continued.(...)"The GA302T cannot support a large amount of simultaneous high-trafficconnections that exist when using programs such as a bittorrent client."Why else would you want a gigabit adapter if not for high-traffic uses?
I bought this planning to do a modest amount of printing, as well as a small amount of copying & faxing. I liked the wireless capability. Never used the phone except to fax. After only a month, I needed to replace the ink cartridges, having printed less than 50 pages! I subsequently learned that if you leave it turned on, it routinely and regularly eats its way through your ink supply. After spending about $75 for new cartridges, I decided to use it only for faxing (printing only a confirmation page) - whenever i was not faxing it was turned off. After 6 months, it's running out of ink again!! I'm replacing it and dumping it in the recycle bin. It's strictly a device sold to generate ink sales. Trust me, any positive reviews here were either written by Brother employees, or by people who did not have it long enough to realize they'd been had. The worst piece of computer equipment I've ever bought - lesson learned - nothing from Brother, ever again.
I had these headphones' sister product (MDR-EX71SL) for a while and loved them. They had great sound, were small, and were durable. So when they got stolen I considered these MDR-EX51LP because they were cheaper and were supposed to have the same innards.When I got these MDR-EX51LP, I felt their sound was good but I also made an unscientific observation that the sound was not as good as the MDR-EX71SL which are supposed to have the same innards. That was not a huge deal, though. What was a huge deal was that within a few months the cord was all kinked and the copper was exposed in one spot. I don't even use these to exercise, the cord is just made very cheaply.
I own three products form this company-- only one works-- its not because they break but because the company STOPS allowing you to down load drivers for them. It's not that the company stops updating them, they actaully make them so you can't down them. So if you want a product that will have its support pulled out from under you in as little as 3 years go head and buy one. For me, I've given this company its last dime that it will get from me.
I bought this less than a year, and the monitor is now pitch black. There is sound but no picture! Since it is past the 90 days, there is nothing target can do. I knew the LCD monitor will no last, but didn;t think it would be less than a year! Waste of money!!!!!!! Never buy Target brand again!
barely picked up any noise at all, made sure it wasn't muted, on the wire and virtually, and still picked up next to nothing. by day 2 it gave me a blister on my ear from the foam pads, and it completely stopped working the next day. BestBuy wouldn't take it back, so I was screwed. Paid $50 and it is a piece of junk! DO NOT BUY IT.
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.
They are somewhat comfortable but overall cheap. I bought these cuz they looked nice and I though overall I was getting a good deal. They cost the same if not cheaper in the store and they lasted for about 3 weeks. They pop out of your ears and they break easily. If you think its a deal, its not!
Tried several hours to get it to work with windows XP. Customer support was no help. Even though the box stated that it is xp compatible...it's not.
Olevia's new 32" LCD TV is surprisingly poor quality, given the good performance of its previous 27" and 30" models. The TV image is extremely dark for an LCD, and very, very coarse. I've never seen such fuzzy and dark images before, even at high brightness and contrast levels. When you play regular TV on this set, you'll be disappointed how pixelated the pictures are. I'm not talking the stretched effect of playing 4:3 aspect ratio images on a 16:9 screen; I had no problem with this on my previous Syntax set, but on this new model, it's simply intolerable. (How the other reviewers fail to gloss over this serious defect is beyond me. All I know is yours truly is an independent reviewer not employed or paid for by Syntax to be its mouthpiece. I write what I observe.)Other than the extreme poor image quality, the TV is slow. The set I tested had several dead pixels, including a bright green one in the dead center, which annoyed the heck out of me. I also observed dead pixels on a display set at my local CompUSA store. Also, the clerk told me that they received several complaints about how slow the TV's response was. The new 32" and 37" models are black (or dark gray? -- I'm kinda color-blind), which looks better in pictures than in person.I'm very disappointed in the picture quality and build quality of the new Syntax TVs. BTW, if you are offered a rebate, do NOT bite. It took over four months and many persistent phone calls for me to get my $100 rebate, and even though the customer service rep was courteous, I was pretty sure if I had never called, they would not have paid me."You get what you pay for." Nothing holds more truth than this old adage. If you want a good HDTV, go with a better brand like Sony or Sharp. Saving a couple hundred bucks now will prove costly in the long run.
I bought my Zune because I wanted an MP3 player that acted like an external hard drive when I plugged it into my computer, and I was looking for something a little less expensive then an iPod. I did get what I figured was a good price for a 30GB player, but not the ease of use.After getting the unit in the mail, I found out that it wasn't able to work on my Mac. Fortunately I have a little Net Book and used it. After loading the software (not plug-n-play as an iPod), which took several hours due to my connection (currently in Afghanistan) I plugged in the Zune. It was recognized no problem, and after a bit of searching I started dragging my music to the Zune player icon. After another 1/2 hour of dragging songs and watching the screen on the player, I figured out that nothing was transferring. So I proceeded to start hunting for a reason. An hour later I had determined what the problem was and proceed to start dragging file all over again.Initially I only selected about 10GB of MP3 files to transfer, figuring it would only take a few hours. Wrong. It took over 24 hrs for those files to load.All in all, I wouldn't buy a Zune again. This is mostly due to the easy of use of the software, and the lack of the Zune being able to plug into a Mac.
The picture frame itself was nice as you could change the color ofthe frame with 3 different color frames included but the quality ofthe picture was not good and could not be adjusted (not that I couldfind anyway). I ended up returning it and am looking for a betterquality one.
I bought this 80 gb ipod for my wifes birthday and it does not work as soon as I plug it into a computer it just keeps flashing an internationalstop sign, (A RED RING WITH A BAR ACROSS IT)I would like some attention please. my email address is, gbrm8941@aol.com
I bought this wireless router looking for something that worked and was at a good price but since I received it, it's been giving me a hard time. I would get great reception when I was in the living three feet away from the router but in my bedroom I had low or almost no connection. I finally gave up when it was impeding me from getting online on my desktop. I'm going to return this and look for one of a better quality.
Would not work as advertised. Tried to use it in my living room from only 6 or 8 feet and it didn't work at all. Returned immediately.
I suspect most problems people have with rev drives are caused by Iomega's idiotic decision to pretend to be an optical device. This is obviously going to screw with cd/dvd burning software, and doesn't bode well for backup software that isn't best buddies with Iomega. Aside from this, it reads and writes just as good as any other removable hard disk device. For the exorbitant cost and miniscule space, there are better options.
I bought one for my son 4 months ago and the earphone jack broke, could only get sound from one channel. I called Apple support only to find out that phone support would cost me money. So I went to their web site for online support to try and get it fixed or replaced and they said that my warranty has expired! Wait, the package says 1 year warranty.I have faxed them the sales receipt and sent them email but I am no closer to getting this issue resolved. Is this typical of how Apple treats their customers?
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!!
They do a good job of filtering outside noise, but these headphones are not for use if you are searching for serious volume. Quality is not bad, but I really expected a richer experience. Keep in mind I mostly listen to classical motion picture soundtracks, so if you listen to Rock/Rap, you may be happier than I was.Clunky headband is not great for anything but home use also.These are not real expensive headphones, and I suppose I was taken in a little by the brand name, and had higher expectations than I should have. Had I listened to them in a store, I would have kept searching.
Proof positive of the power of advertising, Bose has made a name (and money) for itself by designing mediocre quality audio equipment.Unlike AKG or Sennheiser and other high-end manufacturers, Bose uses cheaper parts and less than average electrical engineering principals. These are highlighted especially in their speakers. Their principle of direct-reflection, while novel in 1969 is now incredibally antiquated and is far surpassed by high and mid-end manufacturers whose products outperform Bose. The company was so humiliated by Consumer Reports who compared Bose with other products that it sued (and lost).Someone once said &quot;There's a sucker born every minute&quot;. Now that's appropriate.
This Audio player only lasted a little over a year since I purchased it and not quite 2 years from the manufacturer date. IT IS NOT NOT NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!!Please do not waste your time with SAMSUNG! What a rip off!!!
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 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.
I purchased the DS2 to catch audio on the fly for sound effects in film. As a recorder it was adequate, but its compatability with Macs is too limited. The software they provide only plays back recordings and did not allow me export it into an editable Mac format. Also, when transcribing interviews, I like to use software that slows down the audio in order to type without having to replay the recording because I missed something. Yes I'm a slow typer. Again, without providing a more versatile audio format for Mac, I can not export the files into other programs. Quicktime would be good.
Most USB 2.0 devices are backward compatible with USB 1.0 interfaces. This is not one of them. While I have not seen any published specs that specifically say it is *not* USB 1.0 compatible the read me file on the driver CD explicitly states that it requires a 'pure' high speed environment. If you check the Garmin FAQ file for this device (recommended) you'll also find that there are problems with non-Intel USB chip sets. Sure enough, when I tried this on a different computer with an aftermarket USB 2.0 adapter card, no luck there either. Probably works fine with built-in USB 2.0 on name brand computers, but this is the first USB device I've ever had this kind of problem with, so that's why I'm giving it just one star.
I really liked this trackball mouse when it worked, but it's not engineered to last. The track ball moves over 3 tiny white balls to help it glide over the laser, but the tiny white balls are not held in very well. I had my mouse for less than 6 months when I noticed that the ball felt like it was dragging. I pulled the track ball off to clean it when I noticed one of those tiny balls was missing. Without one of those balls the mouse had become difficult to use, feeling like it was made of lead rather than plastic, so I have thrown it out. This is the only Kensington product I have used, and I will not be trying another. It seems obvious to me that they don't care about build quailty or they would never have produced this mouse.
The product that I purchased does not work well. It is very noisy so you can barely hear the music.
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
I had high hopes for the Kensington iPod FM transmitter and I was very excited when it arrived. Alas, my hopes were dashed when I tried it out and checked its reception on each of the eight positions that this product allows. On each there is constant interference, poor sound and often, complete loss of the signal. It was unusable. I should mention that I live in a large city and there is probably a lot of congestion on the FM radio, but there wasn't any position that delivered even mediocre quality. Guess, I'll have to continue breaking the law and listen to my iPod through headphones while driving.....
No USB port as advertised. No tuning indicator that tells you radio frequency. Poor FM reception. CD player and strong radio stations OK.
This product does not come with any sort of instructions, but I followed the photo on the cover of the box plugging in my SATA HD. The minute I plugged in the power cord, I smelled something burning and saw smoke coming out. Immediately unplugged the power cord, but the HD is gone.
I recently purchased a HP 1210 series printer and was thrilled that I could get so such a versatile printer ... Unfortunately with this one, you pay for what you get. Before you even think about installing the printer you better make sure you have a USB printer cable, because they don't include one in the box. Also, buying some extra ink right away would be good, since the cartridges you get to start with are less than half full. After you have all the prepwork in you have to go through the tedios process of setting it up "exactly" as the instructions say or the install will fail (had to do it 5 times). Once it is installed expect constant lockups, failures to print and scan, oh and the extra load time for windows since the software hogs all the system resources during startup.
This wire is not properly tinned for marine use. The listing is false advertising; it is not marine grade. Its regular wire for general purpose.
I purchased this firewire hub thinking that I would improve the speed at which I can retrieve files on my home studio and I was WRONG!! Compared to just hooking up my external peripherals via USB 2.0, this hub doesn't help improve the speed at which I am able to get data, its RIDICULOUS!!! I am extremely dissapointed with this product and it has failed me big time. Do I need to go out and buy a more expensive firewire hub, to get my desired results? I hope not, but at this rate I might have to.
I just want to share my frustration and dissapointment with these headphones and really raise the problem with hope some of the high-schoolers that work at Sony who put this technology up learn their lesson. Static noise is not managable. It ruins everything including your ear drums. There's a Noise Reduction button on the back that does absolutely nothing. I don't know why it even exists. Also minimal head movement and you get amplified static. Absolutely horrible. Not even worth a penny. Avoid at all costs. Here's hoping they use better technology such as bluetooth for this application in the future.
Purchased machine in May and just got it back from the service center. The 90 day warranty has expired and I haven't even used it yet. The problem started when the recordable discs would not format. After reading some reviews here, I called Sylvania and they sent the firmware to update the machine. After loading, it still did not work. Sylvania said it needed to go in for repair. It still does not work. I called Sylvania back and told the rep the story and she said I was mailed the wrong firmware and that is why the machine did not format the discs. It will be another 10 days before I get a second firmware disc. It took 7 phone calls to Sylvania because each time the call was disconnected; poor customer relations. I would NEVER have purchased this machine had I seen some of the reviews for June/July 2005. This is a $221 lesson on how not to buy an electronic product online. Had I purchased at a store, I would have simply returned it the day I got it since it was broken right out of the box! Also, trying to find discs that work on this machine was extremely hard. I went to 5 stores before finding the right one...which when you buy the machine it is not known how specific you need to be until you read the manual. Ugh!!!
It worked for a while until recent Windows upgrade caused the device to start having that duplicate name in network error and caused the wifi unusable, despite strong signals. I call Cisco to find it out of date and no longer supported. Surprised Amazon still carries it.
The long cord simply didn't work. I returned it to Maxell, using the address on the back of the package, and had the product returned to me because the facility has closed. I've spent almost $5 trying to return an $8 product.
I bought this unit for the jpeg compatibility. It will not play all of the files if you put more than 15-20 files in a folder! The last several photos won't show up on their menu!I have tried two of these players with the same results. I have sent a copy of one of my jpeg CDRs to SAMPO US tech support and they confirmed the problem but had no answer. They sent my CDR to Taiwan for evaluation a month ago but I&quot;ve had no response so I'm sending my second unit back.If you want jpeg compatibility I suggest you wait until the major brands have it or you take your own CDR's to test before you buy.
Very poor sound quality. I have a cheap drugstore non-USB microphone that sounds much better. Dissatisfied with product and have returned for refund.
The software that shipped with this cable had three files on the disk that had obscure names. If one was right, you couldn't tell by looking. To make matters worse, the installation program was in Spanish. I had no clue what it was trying to do. After an extensive search, I finally found a file on the internet that would work with the cable on my phone. What a pain. I now wish I had bought the pricey version from Verizon.
I bought this camera to take on a vacation to Mexico, after about a an hour of poolside activities in which the camera got wet it refused to turn on and when I opened the battery compartment water leaked out from everywhere. I'm taking it home as soon as I get back.
In a year I haven't managed to convince it to print a dozen pages for me. I've repeated contacted Canon about it's problems looking for help but they just try to sell me more stuff. With very solid Canon name I'm very diappointed with this.
My Model GR-D30U also has the "Condensation, Operation Paused" problem with less than about 50-75 hours of use. What a Lemon!I should have checked more closely before buying. Consumer Reports shows that JVC camcorders have a poor reliability rating.
After receiving my ipod mini from a friend in the USA (I am a UK resident), I lovingly listened to it for about a month, then it all went rapidly downhill... When I now play it, the slightest movement, touch of the beautiful aluminium casing, all I can hear is crazy static, screeching noises.After visiting other ipod web forums, it appears to be quite a common fault. Checkout
I purchased this extension cable for my husband to be able to plug into his computer in his office so he could walk around with his headphones on. The cable made the sound quality HORRIBLE!! You could hear the instrument portion of any music or video you played, but the vocals sounded like they were in a cave. We tried this with his ipod, music on the hard drive, videos on the hard drive, and youtube. Same results from all. I finally bought him a 10 ft cable from Monoprice for almost the same price as this one.
I purchased this battery charger and a bunch of rechargable batteries to keep up with the demand for all the kids toys. Unfortunatley it showed up DOA. Plug it in and no lights or anything come on even after putting batteries in to charge. I sent a email to "Mel Pierce Camera" Friday evening who was the resaler via Amazon 2 days and have not heard anything back yet. Not sure if they are closed over the weekend. I will give them a call on Monday morning. Very disapppointing. Don't expect something simple like a battery charger to be DOA.I'll update the review once I get resolution to this.
Stay away from Sabrent enclosures. It killed two of my had drives with years for information and memories I can never get back. The capacitor blew on one of the unit and it took out that unit and the other unit that was attached to the same power strip. Tried contacting their tech support, but no response. Spend couple more bucks and buy something you won't regret!
My Wireless WRT54GL is out of warranty.It is working fine, but I unfortunately forgotthe Network Security Key to connect...I called Linksys, only to be told thatsince I was out of warranty, they could helpme but it would cost me $40.- They referred me totheir website, where I did not find the informationneeded to retrieve the Network Security Key.
I bought these when I got my new MP3 player, and after 5 months of use the right side magically stopped working (after reading some of these reviews it seems this happens frequently), I say stay away from these if you're going to use them with an MP3 player. Also the chord design is stupid, like some one already stated..with out the extension..the chord is way too short and with the extension the chord is super long, very annoying.Stay away from these.
Having just purchased a new PC, I decided that I wanted to have two monitors showing different internet sites. I was told that an adapter was available for this purpose. I ordered one and when it arrived it would not work with my computer (DVI-I to VGA).After a second one was ordered and received, I found out that I had not received the DVI-D to VGA adapter that I had ordered. I then ordered a DVI-D, which also didn't work, and then a VGA "Y" splitter that did not work. I have since found out, with a DVI-D connection, that the only ways to achieve my goal is purchasing a DVI to VGA converter or buying and installing a second video card with two VGA connections. I feel that the seller of these items should indicate in their online advertising of the referenced products the requirements for proper use of same.
Why? There are so many reasons, here are a few in no particular order:Poorly written printer driver.Scan program that ships with the printer is even worse than the one that ships with Windows. My scanner scans crookedly, I have to place the paper on the scan bed crookedly to compensate.Printer cartridge is far from empty when the annoying pop-ups to order more ink start to appear. They reappear despite telling them not to.I am giving it one star because my cat enjoys sitting on it when it is in use because it vibrates so much.I have been in the computer service business, recently retired, for 15 years, and normally I do not get made at computer equipment. This printer is the exception. I plan to smash it on the sidewalk as soon as I run out of ink and have a replacement in place.Admittedly a low end all-in-one printer, but if this is an example of what Lexmark sells, I will never buy another product made by this company.
The new D40 I bought from Amazon broke within the first month! An error with the shutter release button (yes the button you press to take a picture only lasted about 200 photo's!). I have years of experience with SLR's so I was pretty shocked that it broke so quickly. I am writing this angry review because I am one week into a two month trip though India and Nepal and service centers are not really available. Don't count on Nikon for help. Buy a Canon!
Don't buy from emprex, I use their product for 2 days and then it's broken. Try to contact them but never got any return. You're just throwing your money away for this product
I have to return mine because it has a black hole type square in the left center of the screen. It also has a blemish in the bottom right corner. In the description it said minor damage to outer box, it didn't say there was any damage to the T.V. Trying to find someone to ship this large T.V. is difficult and expensive also. They say they will pay for the return shipping but I'm sure they'll make it difficult like everything else has been. I still have to pay for the packaging, which is about $140.00. I definitely do not recommend puchasing this T.V. This has been nothing but a headache and waste of money for me.
I bought this new and hooked it up to an Intel Little Valley-based PC. My Little Valley PC never output video again after that. I'm afraid to hook this to any other machines in case this splitter was the cause of the failure.
I was originally attracted to this by the price and by the positive customer reviews. But after I received it, I packaged it up to be returned within a half hour.Two things I found frustrating about this product:(1) I tried for 20 minutes to get a signal in a place I had previously gotten a good signal. I adjusted the antennae in every imaginable position, with no luck. Also used the switch to see if that would do anything. The best I got was NBC flashing between a blue screen and a frozen picture with no sound.(2) While adjusting the antennae, my hands were left with a graphite residue that I had to wash off. Even if this antenna worked, I would have returned it for that reason. I shouldn't have to wash my hands every time I adjust this.I would caution against this purchase.
I'm pretty picky about my sound, so I went looking for a good pair of earbuds to use when i'm running. The four I heard about were the Shure ec2's, etymotics, sennheiser mx400s, and these. Spending over $100 for earbuds sounded ridiculous to me, and these were supposed to be comparable to, if not better than, the sennheisers, so I ordered the sonys. My first reaction was disappointment. If anyone said the bass was overpowering, they must have extremely sensitive ears (and yes, I have them in properly).Sound: The bass is weak and the mids are fairly muddled. The highs are pretty decent. I've listened to them on several different things: two computers, two mp3 players, and a cd player. The music just sounds thin, like you're missing a lot of the music. I listened to a song on my computer, and then in the middle switched to my regular speakers (klipsch 4.1s - i know, not a fair competition, but just to see good vs whatever these are), and it was like night and day. I saw how much was lacking in these earbuds. I turned the bass up all the way on my mp3 player, and it still wasnt sufficient. I get much more out of my cheap, $12 radio shack cup headphones with bass on 0.They really aren't horrible though. They are much better than any earbuds that come with mp3 players now, and if you don't care too much about sound, these will sound pretty good to you. I was impressed with the depth of sound though...meaning that i heard very low bass hits that i don't hear on my other, better, headphones. They seal out sound pretty well, and they are relatively comfortable. The sound is pretty even, with the mids and highs not incredibly overpowering compared to the bass.Also, another huge complaint. What is the deal with companies making the cords split unevenly from where they join to the earbuds? They want you to put the left one in your ear, and then there is much more cord for the right one, so you put the cord behind your head to the right earbud. I can't describe it all that well, but it's trying to imitate the behind-your-head headphones. I absolutely hate it. It puts all the weight of the mp3 player (or whatever) on your left ear, so it constantly pulls on your left earbud; meanwhile, youve got 65 feet of cord going from your left earbud to your right one, hanging out everywhere because i've got nothing to do with it. My head isnt 15 feet wide. This is a horrible idea and I don't know why it's catching on in the earbud world. This alone made me want to return them.All in all, they're good enough for me not to return. If I could go back, I would spend the extra money for the Shure E2cs, though. These are ok, but I'm constantly expecting better sound, and it's just not going to come. If these were half the price i'd say go get them now. But they're not.
These things are CHEAP! And I don't mean that in the sense that they're a bargain, they're a ripoff. I tried to save some money and get these instead of a better brand. Failed burn, after failed burn, after failed burn. I ONLY BOUGHT A 10 PACK AND I'VE GOT 4 COASTERS!! If you want quality blank media, get Sonys. And If you really want superior quality then invest in some Taiyo Yuden brand media. They Are the best buy far. I've burned literally hundreds of disks on them and NEVER had a failed burn.
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.
These are very comfortable, but they sound thin & tinny. I'll be returning mine...
GET A PS3 60 gig version.. IT has this technology built right in plus u get the best gaming system on earth till 2011.OH YEA and buy a good hdmi wire from here.. i got one for 10 dallors and a 37 inch flatscreen from walmart hdmi hdtv.. u know the full deal.. and its emerson so its not a no name brand.. I hope this review is helpful to you
My original Toshiba AC adapter has broken after an year and the 2nd one lasted only for 3 months. After reading the product reviews I have decided not to buy another, I have soldered the matching tip and working good.
Wore these headphones for one lawn mowing. Was looking for a product where I could listen to music while mowing the lawn. My head hurt so bad after 1/2 hour I had a headache the rest of the day. Product is extremely tight, very heavy and bulky. Good news is the company that sells this product through Amazon is very very good at handling returns.
It really looks cheap. Made from what looks like plastic. Strange corners. A big boxy feel. Feels empty, not a solid, dense feel. It surely looks better in the pictures; but don't be fooled, in real life it is ugly.The screen is bigger but the resolution is just 320x240, like your iPod. So why all the advertisement about the bigger screen? Is it becuase they couldn't build something sleek and sexy?The click wheel isn't a wheel at all - it is four buttons: up, down, left, right. You want to scroll down? Push and hold the down butten. Looks like an iPod thumb twirler but actually just buttons.Parents. Don't surpise your kids with one of these, they will only be embarrassed.Disclaimer: I own a new iPod Shuffe 2G. I checked the Zune out is an electronics store; my 13 y.o. son laughed when he first realized the click wheel was four buttons.
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...
The quality of this product is not what I expected after paying a higher price for it.
I bought this case from Apple when I ordered my iPod. I wish I'd waited. My 30 bucks would have bought a better case elsewhere, I now know.My biggest gripe with this case is that you have to remove the iPod from it before you can change any settings -- volume, song, on/off, etc. What a pain.Second gripe is that the clip doesn't feel very secure on my waistband. I end up putting it in a pocket for extra security. Otherwise, the case is sturdy, but boring.
The only thing i ended up with when i purchased the Max Drive is a corrupted memory card. Corrupted, as in completely destroyed, useless, lost all my games, throw the memory card on the ground and stomp on it. Actually, the Max Drive is the culprit. Here is my advice: if you need to delete any files from your PS2 Memory Card, do not do it through the Max Drive system disc!! Go into your playstation browser and delete each file directly from there. That is how my memory card got destroyed. I had the Max Drive in my hands for less than 2 minutes and it completely destroyed all the hard work/time i put into my games. not to mention now i have to buy another memory card.Also, first make a back up of ALL your games. Cuz they can all vanish into thin air, just like that! So people, buy at your own risk! I just paid Datel 30 bucks to ruin all my games.
This was an awesome WiFi card with Windows XP. There is no way to use with Windows 7. Shame on Cisco/Linksys! Any other reputable big name company would have made the effort to support their customers. No driver means no support.
Overpriced piece of junk like the Monster brand.Leaves horrible streaks on your LCD. Follow the instructions to make sure your LCD is cool and hasn't been on in a while. Still leaves streaks. Take a good flash light to your LCD and see the horrid streaks left behind.Check out monoprice for a great cleaner at a fraction of the cost.Cheers
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.
I purchased this tv March 2006. Paid 1050.00 and since have had an additional 1100.oo in repairs and mailing charges to lg. That works out to 500.00 per year. Not very good buy!!!!!
The camera came with no memory chip. The online store had no more of this camera or chips so the only thing they could suggest was to return it for a refund. Not a great experience.
Well, the camera is apparently a very popular fuji brand. However, when I purchased my camera (brand new) the LCD view finder monitor didnt even work! Production on the particular item has long ceased, which makes it vertially impossible to fix or replace. So, if you want to take a coin toss chance on spending your hard earned money, be my guest. I did, and lost!
The purchase price of this item - $95 delivered - does not include a power supply. An additional purchase is necessary to use this thing. Also, it is little larger than a pair of packs of cigarettes. I cannot comment on its efficacy, as I cannot turn it on. Boy, do I feel stupid.
I purchased two apple products this year. A Ipod shuffle 1gb and a Ipod nano 4gb. The nano was doa and the shuffle died this week it's also doa. don't think i'll buy anymore apples any time soon.Now the best part: whent to the apple store in the Houston Galleria. At 1:30 I signed usp for the next available appointment (8:00 pm). I waited and waited untill it was my turn. The teck agreed both were broken. However, the service side of the store had nomore equipment and would have to order replacements, but the custom engraving would be lost. The solution was for me to contact the online store and return my Ipods to them. The store had a stock of Nano's and Shuffles, but the service side and sales side of the same storefront were different...............
This is a great keyboard, with one minorr caveat. First, the positives. It looks fantastic. It's simple and stylish. The feel is soft but not mushy. There's good tactile response there. It has little rubber feet on it that keep it from sliding all arouund the table--it stays where you put it. Again: great. And it has two extra USB ports in it, so even though you're using USB, you gain a pport byy using this keyboard. Wonderful.But there is a downside. You may have noticed it already. In words like "minor" and "around" and "port" and "by" abovve, (and "above," left), my Apple keyboard decided that tthe standard number of letters was inadequate to make my point, and helpfuully inserted some extras.If you are purchasing a Mac mini and want to get a keyboard, I heartily recommend buying an inexpensive thhirrd party keyboard. I have NEVER seen anything like this on any non-broken keyboard, and was rather surprised to find it's a common issuue from a company that prides itself on hardware quality and design.
i just received this item in the mail the product page says BY Phoenixgold which is a quality wire maker. i have used them before in car stereo installations and they have a look to their wires witch is what is pictured. clear insulation around braided steel conductors with gold tips. usually with some type of identification on the wires themselves.i received a black wire cannot see the insides no gold tips and no identification anywhere at all. now that i have read more of the reviews if i was the manufacturer i would not want my name printed on some substandard connector cables either... i hope my $3 wires last a bit longer then 5 to 7 uses. but like the saying goes if it seems to good to be true.... it probably is. over all even before i have used them i am very disappointed with the sellers misrepresentation of a quality product witch is OBVIOUSLY not what i have received will i be using this seller again probably not and if i do by some chance i will read the reviews more closely.
Don't waste your money on a Mavica. I bought an FD-87 less than a year ago and it's broken -- again. Imagine that you bought a brand new car ... and then three months later, you had to pay $...one-fifth of the car's value... for a repair. Then, seven months later, the car breaks down again, and you're told it will cost ...about one-third of the car's original retail cost... to fix it. Who in their right mind would pay over half the original cost of a new car for repairs in less than a year? (There's a word for a car like that -- it's called LEMON).Well, by analogy, that is precisely my situation. It's not worth getting my FD-87 repaired this second time around, having already shelled ... 20% of the camera's original retail price tag, the first time around. I discovered the hard way that Sony charges an obscene amount of money for labor, even though it's still within the one year warranty. (Sony's one-year warranty covers parts for the whole year, but labor is covered for ONLY 90 days!!!).I admit that I, too, was originally impressed by the FD-87's ease of use and the convenience of floppy disk storage. However, quality issues aside, the size and sheer bulk of the camera is also a major drawback; smaller is really better. And the floppies -- they just don't hold enough photos. Even at the lowest resolution (640 x 480), I'd get maybe two dozen pix on a disk, and in no time, I had accumulated a huge pile of disks. Now that the price of smart or compact flash media has come way down, it makes more sense to get, say, a 64 or 128 MB smart card, which store a lot more photos and are so tiny in comparison. Even if I knew the FD-87 would never break down, I still wouldn't buy it, not in today's competitive digicam market. It's just not a good deal...
I love the simple one box solution. Got about 1.5 yrs out of it, really about one year before it started getting the high traffic drops that thay are prone to.Chatted with Lynksys on line and was shocked how bad the CS/TS is.I am seriously looking at the Motorola product.
Had the ZR300 for less than 3weeks when I receivedthe following error message "Remove the cassette".The cassette will not eject, however, so the unit is nowat the canon repair center. Failed just before july 4when I really wanted to use it. I will now see if Ican get an extended warranty for this puppy.
Canon tried to make a big splash with the 30th anniversary EOS, but it really was a dud. I've had this body for over 6 months now, and it's by far the worst purchase decision I've every made.1. It doesn't focus as it's supposed to. It has out of focus shots for one shot and AI modes, at a far worse rate than its predecessor. Canon even acknowledged this defect.2. It has severe error problems (such as Error 99).3. Even after the fix, it still doesn't focus as it should -- lots of professional sites note this -- and now Canon is indicating as of 2/1 that there could be another fix in the works.If you're like me and heavily invested in Canon glass, then there's nothing to do but ride it out and hope they eventually get it right. (I still have faith in Canon, and think their products are very good, and the image quality of the 1dIII is simply amazing when it works....) But if you're new to the dslr (and ask yourself then, why you need such an expensive body anyway), it's worth investigating other options. The one thing a photographer can't have is a body that can't be depended upon.
Bought this on amazon, it worked for a week then the flimsy microphone disconnected from the base. I looked around and found a Labtec Verse-514 desk microphone for alot cheaper, again on amazon. Bought that and have been using it for years.
I've had this about 7 months and it burned up on me today. It got ultra hot and then ports started failing on me.
Packaging is misleading. Did not work on Win98. Tech support answered quick enough, but told me to upgrade from Win98 to at least Win98SE. Package says mimimum requirement is Win98 and a USB. Got a &quot;KEBUGCHECKEX Error 44 Blue Screen&quot; on several install attemps.
I previously reviewed this modem, giving it 5 stars because it was so easy to set up and initially it worked fine. Well, I spoke too soon. About 3 weeks after installing it started losing cable connectivity, exhibiting a classic "warmup" problem: it would work fine for about 20 minutes after powerup, but then quit.Just to be sure, I had AT&T; come out to check the cable. The technician thought perhaps it was an interference problem (I live near some broadcast towers), tried cleaning up the connections, etc., but to no avail. Eventually he replaced the Best Data modem with a Surfboard 4100 (which he says works in the harshest environments). The Surfboard has been working fine ever since.Luckily my Best Data modem died within 30 days so Amazon very graciously refunded my money (what a great company!). It's a good thing, too, because, without paying $7 (=3 weeks of modem lease from AT&T;), I could not get any support at all from Best Data (nobody answers phone or email).I'm going to go back to leasing from AT&T.; A Surfboard costs about [item price], which is too long to amortize, and it's just not worth the hassle if something goes wrong.
I received this grill/griddle for my birthday and was so excited as it was exactly what I had wanted. My daughter used it to make bacon and eggs for my birthday breakfast, one time. When it was washed the nonstick coating was flaking off in several places and the rest had melded into a sticky mess. Terrible quality.
I just purchased this item a few weeks ago after reading that the firmware was updated & the model number changed, but I still found problems.After using it for about two weeks without any problems, I suddenly began hearing clicking noises and grinding when the drive was running and reading/writing data. I didnt experience any data loss, or errors, but the noises led me to believe that data loss/errors would begin occuring soon after.I returned it and purchased the Maxtor OneTouch II which received great reviews.
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!!!
We live too far from a tower and therefore couldn't get any channels.It's going back. Too bad; it's a cute little TV.
It has a lot of problems. The version I have is a 1 GB one the same model as this just less memory, I got it for about 70 dollars in January of 2007 and heres what happened. At first this was a good MP3 player it worked great and the sound was good and I really liked it for a long time till July thats when the problems came in. Well my sound was starting to die so I got new headphones... They didnt work so again I got new headphones... DIDNT WORK...I soon realized it wasn't the headphones but more the MP3 player it self and the headphone jack was dying down. It was still okay to use I could put the headphone wires in a position and the sound would be fine. By November though they were starting to go down, the sound wasnt really working at all but I stuck with it for another month. By December though I had enough, I than got a 4 GB iPod Nano 3rd Gen(see my review 2nd page) the iPod has been working great I have no problems with it the screen and the whole thing itself is so much better than this mp3 player.As you can see Sansa Sandisk MP3 Players are pretty cheap and bulky and the screen size sucks and the quaility is not good at all. But the MP3 player itself still works I use to record stuff but thats about it. An MP3 player thats good only for someone that uses it for excercise but even than i reccomend going with the iPod shuffle instead. Do not buy these mp3 players they may not cost anything so just get an ipod
I purchased this item in lieue of the Panasonic HDD because my local electronics store was sold out of the former. Unfortunately, I did not read the reviews or check online pricing before I purchased, but I did confirm with the sales associate that I have 30 days to return this unit. The problems I have are simple... The TV Guide setup is not compatible with Directv (nor did they list the local cable provider for my zip code area) and that was annoying, but not a deal breaker. The dealbreaker is that, when you do record something off the TV there is NO WAY TO DELETE IT. The online instructions say to press the DELETE button on the remote, but the remote I have that comes with this unit doesn't have a DEL button, nor does it resemble the remote in the users manual.Tried every other button on the remote but couldn't delete the test recording. Hmmmmm.
Maybe you should wait to load the 1.0.2 software on your iPod Classic...Updated iPod Classic 160G to 1.0.2... can add videos, photos but when I add any music/ music vids it goes into a reboot loop.Note: we (Apple Product Specialist) tried loading a song from iTunes store by its self... worked fine.Also, When I received iPod it was running fine on 1.0 S/W with all music files loaded... Did apple put a bug in S/W to push users to purchase songs from iTunes... others are having this prob.
I was very excited at the prospect of being able to burn my VHS collection to DVD. The first thing I realized after buying this particular recorder was that it had built-in detection of copy protection. Therefore, no &quot;fair use&quot; of my store bought VHS tapes was in order. Oh well, I still have lots and lots of VHS tape recordings that aren't copy protected.The only problem is that about one in four discs I tried to burn failed. This problem was eventually partially overcome by a firmware upgrade. I went to the company website, downloaded the firmware, burned a CD on my PC, and then put the CD in the DVDR. The firmware update took awhile, but things got a bit better. The next thing I learned from tech support was that the machine is very particular about the brand of DVD+R discs you use.Now, after owning the machine a little over a year, I get constant &quot;Disc warning&quot; and &quot;Disc error&quot; messages. I can only get a successful DVD created less than fifty percent of the time. I should have paid more attention to the reviews.When it worked, it was great. But I guess I suffer from &quot;early adopter&quot; syndrome. Hopefully the next DVD recorder I buy will be a bit more mature and reliable.
To anyone thinking of buying this as a gift for a teenager/young adult- DO NOT BUY. Myself an three of my friends have receive this as a gift, and it is not a good one. Unless you plug it in via the headphone jack to a good stereo or computer speakers, the sound for the record player is awful. No bass, tinny sound. The turntable is automatic, meaning it picks up at the "end" of a record and brings the stylus back "home", but it picks it up before all of my 7" (45) records are done playing. It has a cheap needle that literally skips around the record- it leaves little marks on the vinyl and makes listening to records a chore and unenjoyable.This might be okay for someone who just wants to take a trip down memory lane with some of their old vinyl, but it is not a good purchase for someone who wants to listen to new records which have good sound quality.Thanks for nothing, Emerson.
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 wish I had seen an earlier negative review about sound issues, plastic-y design, and terrible quality of recording from an analog telephone. Although I always assume that a built-in mike is usually not that sensitive, this one is worse than my old Sony cassette tape recorder. This is not a proper tool for doing archival interviews, especially not over the telephone. The built in USB is good design, but it doesn't take the place of some sort of removable media. Now that Sony is getting rid of its minidisc voice recorder, there only seems to be a Philips voice recorder out there with SD memory, but it's very expensive. I'll go back to magnetic tape recorders until the real thing comes (back) along. I bought this recorder and sent it back the very next day. I'll think twice about Olympus again. They seem to be trying for too many user types here. A music player and a voice recorder?? A good idea but bad delivery.
These are NOT &quot;noise cancelling&quot; headphones. They are also built very poorly. I am returning my set to Amazon! Total junk.
The 16X TDK-R I bought a few months ago was really bad. I tried burning on different dvd writers, but the results were the same...at least 4 coasters out of every 10 discs. The 8X TDK were perfect, but it's hard to find them anywhere. So I'm using verbatim now.
i had mine for 6 months and was pretty happy with it but one day it just stopped working. it will turn on but it comes on paused, with the volume maxed out and unresponsive to the joystick and menu button. needless to say, rio tech support was slow to respond and wasn't very helpful.i am pretty disappointed in the fragility of what is supposedly a sports-oriented device (although i never did sports with it, i bought thinking it would be more rugged). i am not likely to ever buy anything from rio again. i should should have paid attention to the bad reviews on it and bought something else.
I received the Zune for a gift. I was very excited, the Zune has a larger screen, it is thicker and more durable than the ipod and it has the radio tuner. After spending 2 days trying to download the software and many many phone calls to their technical support (which by the way is less than helpful) I decided to return it and get the 30gb ipod that was set up in less than 1/2 an hour. I love my ipod however I wish that the Zune was a lot easier to use and transfer my Grey's Anatomy episodes on. Tech support told me that it really is developed for mainly music right now and eventually in the future their marketplace will offer movies and tv shows. Unfortunately by the time that happens there will probably be a newer version of the Zune and this one would be absolete.
People, don't fall for this flawed product. I have the ipod shuffle, nano, and the 30gb ipod photo. The only reason I have three different Apple mp3 players were that they were given as gifts. I hate the nano the most of all of them. This thing will scratch no matter how carefully you look after it. Leave it in your pocket and after a week of regular use, the display will NOT BE READABLE. I learned this the hard way.Already knowing how easy it is to scratch the Nano, I was conscious of making sure that I didn't keep it in a pocked that had my keys or my loose change. This in itself is a major hassel, since I was always rearranging the contents of my pocket so I would have an empty pocket just to store the Nano. Nevertheless it has scratched and the plastic gets so warped that it becomes difficult to read the screen.Additionally the Nano cannot be recharged on the road unless you have a laptop with a USB port. Or you can buy the adaptor for a wall outlet that costs way more than it should. And you will find the need to recharge the Nano quiet often because in the real world where you like to skip songs or change the volume, it will not last 14 hours that apple is claiming. I get maybe 6-8 hours.The biggest disadvantage to any of the Apple mp3 players is that it locks you in to buying songs via iTunes. I would much rather participate in a subscription service that gives me access to millions of songs such as those offered by Napster or Yahoo, but Apple has made their players compatible only with iTunes.And since most of my mp3s which I encoded from my cds are at a bitrate of 256mbps I am able to fill it up with only about 550 songs. About half that of what Apple claims. Sure you can get 1000 songs, as long as you are willing to sacrifice sound quality.There are a lot of diehard Apple fans going out to their way to defend this product. It's up to you to decide if they have your best interests in mind or are blinded by their loyalty to a brand name and by its "coolness" factor.So in conclusion, my humble opinion is that the hype around this product is solely based on it's smallness and chic factor. However in the practical world, this product will end up being more of a nuisance because of how much you have to baby it in order to keep it functioning.
For all the accursed pains you've had to endure using tape, you owe it to yourself to join the prison break. I wanted to collect episodes of 'First Person', which are only half an hour each. I put a bunch of them on tape then got this and thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Each episode is a separate chapter, you can even pick the picture that shows in the index, when you go to queue up the recording, you can press the record button repeatedly for each 30m of recording. The unit will turn itself off automatically after that. If you do end up with extra time on the end of the recording, it's easy to discard it.My only caveats about this are two: 1. the unit itself is slightly cheesoid, not what you'd expect for a g. 2. I bought some [inexpensive] DVD+RW discs and when I tried to divide a chapter it threw up a disc error. Straight recording on those discs has worked fine though and the quality is still great.Exciting Development: I changed the settings to not autoinsert chapters and now when I'm done putting something on DVD that I got off of TiVo, I quickly scan through it and find the 4 or 5 spots where it returns from commercial and insert chapters so when I'm rerunning it (or sending a copy to a friend), you can just hit the next chapter button when a commercial comes up. Love this thing!!Well, no more. DISC ERRORs were coming up all the time, so I sent it in and got it fixed, then it worked again for a long time. Now, all the sudden, back to no worky. The biggest nightmare ever.
We bought this at Best Buys and I could tell in the store the speakers are not the best. Well that is the first item needing to be replaced. I bought the fiber optic cable for the audio and the best video cable I could for my older TV. This is better than the old Kenwood system I use to have but the speakers are needing to be replaced asap. It is a decent deal but to do it over.. I would purchase the Klipsh quintet 3 and then a good receiver. May spend a bit more, but better in the long run and not doing what I am in the middle of doing now... buying more stuff.The DVD player is ok. Changing DVDs is a bit slow but again, for the money spent, it works very well. I don't like how sometimes it will not allow you to eject the DVD in the middle of some functions. But again, look at the price. I can wait 5 more seconds and then eject the DVD.The bass speaker is in need of replacement also. It cannot take the big bass movies. where there should be a massive BOOM from an explosion, there is some sound in the other speakers but none in the bass speaker. I just cannot perform like Polk or some other sub woofers can.All in all, it a decent system. It seems what Sony did was give a decent receiver, decent DVD changer (love the 5 disc changer by the way, watch movies for hours) and add cheeeeep speakers. I would not purchase again though, knowing now what I know. Buy the speakers, buy good cabling, buy a good receiver.Spend $1000 over time if needed. It will be worth it when you watch the big movies.I am now looking to spend about $300 - $400 on speakers to replace the Sony cheapies. I am giving it two stars because the receiver is still good but the quality of the speakers is junk. Again... :-) remember the price.You could purchase the Polk RM6800 speakers, then a good receiver and be set for some time.
My factory charger died after just 1 year and a half of use and I was forced to purchase this toshiba charger as a THIRD attempt to fix the issue (the second time I tried a targus which lasted just 6 months).After some research, I have found out that there is a known issue with chargers and midlevel toshiba laptops. The prong eventually overheats and wont make contact in the laptop, rendering it useless. Known lifetime for the chargers is 1 to 1.5 years. Toshiba knows of the issue, but has done nothing to fix it. They just expect their customers to give in and spend the 70$ to replace it.So its hard to rate an item well, when I know it will stop working within a year!!!
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.
For the JVC receiver I got it is a waste of time and money. My receiver already got an USB conector and it is much easier to operate the Ipod using the USB conection than using this adaptor. I expected that the operations should more similar to operating the Ipod itseft, but it is a big mess. I finaly gave up and now I only hook up my Ipod inthe USB connector of the receiver.
Ignore the Cat5 description for this product. It only comes with a standard phone jack and coax cable. If that is all you want it for then not a bad deal, but personally I don't even know that many people that are still concerned about their land line.
BE ADVISED -- Nikon provides NO warranty coverage for the rechargeable batteries they provide with their cameras! I purhcased this camera and after approximately one month the battery would no longer charge. I called Nikon tech support and was informed that they could not help me -- I would simply have to buy a new battery. I escalated the issue to a supervisor who was even less sympathetic and totally unwilling to even meet me halfway. I therefore cannot in good conscience recommend any of their cameras.
I bought my Elura 40MC 1.5 years ago. For the first year it worked fine. However, after the warranty ran out I began to have the notorious &quot;tape eating problem&quot; that everyone is talking about. I would steer clear of this product since Canon is reluctant to do anything about it.
i have had this printer for some time and am sickened by the photo quality it gives.. my friend has an hp that has 600dpi and gets far superior print quality to this lexmark @ 1200dpi.. if you are in to printing photos don't buy it... if you want nice text printing and paying an arm &amp; leg for an ink cartridge.. THIS PRINTER IS FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Length:: 1:18 MinsJust giving my experience with the Lifecam VX-3000, and introducing the new webcam I got. I was back and forth to Walmart three times this week. The other webcams I returned was the Philips SPC 1000NC (It was riddled with bugs! Never seemed to work right) and a HP USB Webcam (Just disappointing video quality, 1-2 sec. lag in audio). Logitech is the best guys!
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.
This adapter is a disappointment. Compared to the original adapter, the cord is shorter and the transformer is also smaller. Next time I will buy a multitasking adapter from Targus or iGo (from RadioShack). Unfortunately there was no way of knowing this adapter was not exactly the same as the original...it was sold under the same Part Number.
I purchased this router from another supplier. The router I have is defective. You can smell the wires burning. I have been unable to contact anybody at Linksys about this problem even though they allegedly have a replacement policy. Unfortunately, the only country option they give is Canada while stating they must know what country you bought this router in. This router only worked about 3 weeks. I strongly recommend no one buy this routher.
I've tried this product on a P4 1.8GHz machine and it was incredibly slow. The quality of the image was poor.
The camcorder does not display an image. When I contacted May's Best Buys I got the run around. They said Amazon was responsible for the warranty. Amazon said May's Best Buys was responsible. Long story short, I was responsible for sending the defective camcorder back. Amazon customer service required that I return the item with signature confirmation and insurance. I felt ripped off by Mays Best Buys and let down by Amazon customer service. I called Cannon USA and they informed me that the camcorder had a very common defective image sensor. Furthermore, they said I could have it repaired for FREE and they would send a UPS shipping label via email. I own several CANON products and I will buy more. I will never use AMAZON or Mays Best Buys again. I failed to realize that BUYER BE AWARE is alive and well at AMAZON. Always check your return policy. My rating is more of a reflection on my purchase experience and not about the camcorder. Check out [...]for more reviews of this normally excellent camcorder.
I have owned this MP3 player for almost a year. It does put out great sound. However, it will not play playlists. It puts songs on the player in alphabetical order. Philips tech support and web site said there was going to be a Firmware upgrade for it, but that never happened. Now, the player won't work with Media Player 11, and Philips said if I want it to work, I need to go back to Media Player 10. The earbud headphones it comes with are too large and hurt when they are in my ears. Yes, it does drain the batteries when it is off -- I am always having to change the battery. I bought rechargeable ones, and they never register as a full battery on the player's battery meter, but maybe this is just how rechargeable ones are??Since this player has been on the market for some time and is not supported well by Philips, I would recommend buying something else.It would've been a decent player if it would've worked like the manual says and played playlists. . .
This printer is crap. It makes great prints when it works correctly but it never ever works correctly. I've always had problems with it that I've managed to fix eventually but after my warranty ran out it started printing these pink lines and there's nothing at all I can do to get rid of them. I even called epsons customer support and I have to pay money to even talk to someone. And it says nothing about the problems on their website. Also it goes through ink like crazy and the ink is expensive.
First the positives. The lens optically is a good lens, it does sharp images, nice colors and all that stuff. But the big problem is dust that gets inside of the lens. After 9 months of usage there is so much dust inside that it makes the lens basically unusable. Do not undervalue this problem like I did. Or make sure you may eventually return the lens if there is a problem. The lens already came with 3 dust dots inside which wasn't such a big deal but you should see it now. I have 70-200 and 24-70 both L line there is no dust problem. There is no dust problem even in my kit lenses. I am surprised that Canon can release such lens, because this is not a cheap lens.At the beginning I could not decide whether to get 16-35 f2.8 II L or this lens. But Since I have Canon D 30 I preferred to get wider lens. No I would go for 16-35 even at the cost of lower zoom range and extra cost.Now I have to figure out how to return the lens, I bought it in the US from BH photo, but now I am in Europe, so it is a bit complicated.
Enjoyed it while it worked but it stopped playing CD's after about a year. Still functions as an alarm clock but I needed the CD for sleep therapy CD's. Will have to keep shopping.
This card has been a huge disappointment. It would drop my Internet connection at intervals from a few seconds to a few minutes. I replaced it with the Linksys WMP54G, and all problems have been solved.Maybe I had a defective card, but the sales person where I bought it did say this card was prone to drop-offs. Stupidly, I didn't believe him, because the price was lower than the Linksys.
I chose this machine because of the good feature set and generally good reviews, but I regret the purchase.The ink tanks are an almost constant problem. I'm using the original ink tanks that came with the machine, and most times when I turn the machine on it gives an error message, either that there are two ink tanks of the same color, or that it can't recognize one of the ink tanks. In either case, the machine will refuse to print or copy anything, even in black and white, until the error is cleared. That requires several iterations of remove/reinsert the ink tanks, and/or reboot the printer.Probably I would buy an HP machine if I could do it over. This one is way too much trouble.
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.
I purchased this adaptor and the Linksys PC card to set up a peer-to-peer network between a notebook and a desktop. After several days I gave up. I was never able to make the connection. Technical support would only tell me if I had the configuration set up properly, but stopped short of helping make a network connection. Following the suggestion from some of the other reviews I read, I returned the PC card for a Netgear card and tried to make the connection with the Linksys USB adaptor. Still, no success. I ended up returning both Linksys devises and purchased like Netgear hardware. The connection was made almost immediately and I have been happy with the network since.
Even in light use (no video, etc.) in a safe, well-ventilated installation spot, this drive failed in very short order.AVOID. Spend more - buy better drives.
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.
My family has bought three of these on separate occasions and each time, slightly after the 90 day warranty expires, one of the earphones fails. It sounds good while it lasts, but low quality. We've now learned to avoid these.Then again it's Sony in 2006, so what else should we expect?
I bought this player due to reviews in last year's consumer reports. It worked ok for about 9 months and quit working after that. I took it to the electronics place and they said "time to buy new,too expensive to fix." I guess you get what you pay for. Definitely think twice on this one.
I ordered three of these for some wall mounted monitors. I hooked up a cable and the video was all fuzzy. Hmm, tried a too short cable that came with the monitor and it showed clear video so it wasn't the monitor or computer. Tried a second Cables Unlimited PCM-2240-15, nope, still fuzzy. I didn't bother opening the third before I sent them all back. I ordered the Belkin's found here as a replacement. Those worked as expected.
This Review is for the 4 port PA055U Targus USB Hub. Another lump of plastic for my junk box. Save your money and buy the connectland for half the price of this one. Mine was dead on arrival. I thought it was maybe the power supply "seeing as it has a 5 volt external power port". I went thru many places looking and finally used an old cell phone charger that had the same matchup config. Still didn't work for me. No blue lights no recognition at all when I plugged it in. Basically useless. If I hadn't taken it apart to look inside for power problems I would return it. But it looks pretty in my box with my other useless dead computer peripherals.
I gave this HD 2 stars because I've been reading reviews of HDs lasting only days, so the 12 months of use I got out of this WD earned an extra star for its crappy review. I didn't even bother with the warranty, since it died exactly 1 week after it was up.
We received the printer 3 weeks ago, and we're having paper jams. Time for a return. We have purchased 4 or 5 printers from these folks and this is the first time we've had a problem.
I was fairly happy with this product until it died after having owned it for about 10 months. At first, I noticed that the fan stopped working, and then the unit would shut down by itself 5 minutes after turning it on. I opened it out of curiosity and noticed a capacitor had burned inside (looked like popcorn). Not sure what to think of a product that died so quickly. Maybe it's just an isolate incident but I guess it's still worth sharing. Good luck!
How aggravating...If you like freeze frame all the timeon 75% of all DVDs then this is the product for you.I wanted a simple..functional DVD player. My Ps2 worksbetter. I'm going to try to send mine in.
This antenna did not improve my AM reception at all. In fact the little antenna that came with my receiver pulls in more stations than did this Terk Antenna. I tried adjusting the dial on the Terk antenna but that did not improve the reception.I am disappointed and puzzled as to why this highly rated antenna failed to improve my AM reception.
The Canon CanoScan 8400F worked for awhile on my Win 2000 system, but quit working after a few weeks with the 'Unable to open TWAIN source' error. A search on the web found that many of Canon's scanners have the same error and there seems to be no fix other than buying another brand.My scanner works on another machine but who wants to lug it across the street every time you want to make a scan?Until Canon Engineers can fix this Canon/TWAIN problem, I suggest you select another brand scanner.
I (like many others) use the radios when riding my snowboard.The sound quality can't be faulted, both sending and receiving are crystal clear (and now private). Wearing it all day you can now hear when people are paging you, not just when standing in line.Now the bad; the build quality should be questioned, the speaker inside the earbod rattles around in mine, and the &quot;PTT&quot; button is difficult to press when wearing gloves. The earbud's a little big for my ear, and isn't as comfortable as it could be (although it fits under my helmet fine).The other problem I've had with this is that it pops out of the headphone jack on the radio with annoying regularity. I've solved this with duct tape, which isn't pretty but it is functional....
If you are upgrading your computer to XP, do not buy this unit. RCA has decided not to develop drivers to support this unit inspite of the fact that they have a new model RD1060 with more flash memory. They do not tell you this when you buy the unit and in fact lied and said they were working on the new drivers. BUYER BEWARE!!
This cable was so short and it didn't even fit my keyboard, what a waste of money.
I have a friend working at Seagate in Singapore. His advice to me is never go for seagate unless it's the only option. Not only their harddisk is bad also the rebate. I've submitted my $50 rebate back in October and I got this note card on January saying my rebate has been disqualified by Seagate. After I called their rebate center up they go "oh, since you've submitted all the required documents we'll revalid your rebate and you should get your check in 4-6 weeks." I've never experienced this kind of problem with any other company at all.
I bought this monitor after reading so many wonderful reviews praising it for superior clarity and sound. However the only superior feature I found is ability to pickup all background static and not to pickup single sound the baby makes.
I should have know that you cannot get a decent kit for under $20 to wire your amp. The actual wire inside was closer to a 12 gauge than an 8 gauge wire. The jacket was 2/3 of the wire's total thickness. Spend your money elsewhere.
Don't waste any of your hard-earned money on this item. There was no discernable difference after installing this device on my system and I feel ripped off for believing the hype that it would noticably boost my signal.
I heard many comments about it and sounds like it does not provide a satisfactory service..Although I have not received my stuff yet, my experience after using others is not good about this product..I think the company should upgrade this camera and give its customers the upgraded item by recalling all the current products..Hopefully I ll get an upgraded camera within a couple of days :)
I bought this camera brand new and took it on 2 trips to Eastern Europe in 2002, 2003 for about 2 weeks each. I liked all aspects of this camera. During the next years I only shot about a roll each year and kept the camera stored and safe in a special cabinet. I went back to Eastern Europe in 2010 and the shutter froze on the very first shot. Will cost 160 dollars to repair, according to the local USA camera shop. So, I have to agree with other customers that shutter problems marr an otherwise appealing camera.
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 am an illustrator who works on a iMac G5. I have had a HP scanner before and loved it. I decided because of budget restraints to buy this model as I couldn't afford a larger one. It has been nothing but a nightmare! I was using an Epson Stylus 740i and never had a problem with setting my preferences. That information was in the manual that went with the printer. With the previous HP scanner I had I never had difficulty getting a good scan or inputing into Adobe Photoshop. With the HP software that comes with Officejet 5610, it is more difficult to send a scanned image to Photoshop.When I do scan an image, now I have to adjust it through their program before I can get a good image. There is too much "junk" and it interferes with my other Adobe programs. I have to jump through hoops to find out where to change the printing and scanning quality and that is not included easily anywhere.I don't know if I need to set preferences in my software or in the officejet, but I would not recommend this if you have a hard time remembering where each setting dialogue box is.Otherwise it makes much better prints than by Epson, prints with no problem and faxes with ease.
I had a review up for these earlier, but then one of my Maxells malfunctioned, so I figured it was my CD Burner, and deleted the review until I found out for sure which one was causing the problem.Definitely the Verbatims.I bought these CD-R's because they were cool-looking (they are, you gotta give 'em that), and I had used a couple of Verbatims in the past and they worked fine. I figured I couldn't go wrong.Well, out of the 10-pack, 5 worked (and one of those won't play on my stereo, although it does play in my discman). The rest, simply would not burn. So, yeah, they're defective. Do not buy; stick to Maxell/Memorex/Fujifilm/TDK/Imation/etc.Two stars because half of them did work (the gold ones tended to work; the silver ones did not), and they do look cool. But they're defective. Not recommended.
I have total 9 units. After just about a year, these things start shutting off randomly and eventually fail one by one. All devices connected to the UPS will suddenly get cut off from power; this is very bad for hard drives! Four (4) of these have failed so far completely and pretty much in the order that I have purchased them. I should have checked the reviews on Amazon.com I guess! I'm replacing these one by one with CyberPower as they seem to have better reviews around here.UPDATE: Indeed all 9 have failed eventually in very similar ways (blacking out randomly at first and then going away completely) after about a year. I've no problems on CyberPower units.
The lamp looks great, but it is NOT a touch lamp. Even on the shipping package it stated NON touch.
The reception is too lousy, period. Some stations have pretty good signals, but this walkman cannot receive them well at all.
The screws didn't fit correctly, and my hard disk wiggled around in the enclosure to the point that it didn't fit properly.
Arrived DOA. I also don't understand why I need to install a driver for a cable, but I installed the included driver and ever tried other drivers reccomeded by Vista and none worked. Would not work with a variety of drivers on XP either. Not worth shipping back for $11.00.
So I waited and saved up to buy THIS camera. I had to have it after seeing how cute it was and hearing about all of its features including the supposedly Super SteadyShot stabilization. So finally, I bought it and I must say, for the price, it has been a let down. Don't get me wrong, it's VERY cute and small - easily fitting into a pocket or purse. And some of the features are very nice, like the flip down front to turn on and off, but the negatives outweigh the positives. Use your $300+ dollars towards a SLR camera or save yourself some money and buy a cheaper camera. This one is not worth it. I made the mistake of not returning it a few days after I got it, thinking I just didn't know how to use it properly. If anyone reads this review and still wants a barely used t10, contact me!My major problems inlcude:**Even though it has "Super SteadyShot stabilization" I still get blurry pictures just like I would with any other camera. I don't see this amazing technology Sony claims this camera possesses.**There's something wrong with the design of the camera and the flash being so close the the lens. This results in large reflective circles appearing in some of your pictures for no apparent reason and it's impossible to repair the image once this has happened. You never know when they will appear and it results in the picture being ruined. Sony acknowledges the problem but offers no solution. They claim it's due to "dust particles in the air."**The next MAJOR problem is red eye. I have never experienced such terrible red eye problems on any camera. There is a red eye reduction setting which does ABSOLUTEY NOTHING.**The camera is cute and small, but the cord that comes with it to transfer pictures resembles an octopus. Sony attempted to make an "all-in-one" cord for this camera, but ended up making a nuissance. I like to carry the camera and cord in one small case so, if need be, I can transfer my pictures to a computer whenever I like. This cord makes that impossible because although the camera is tiny in size, this cord would take up half my purse! It may seem trivial, but it's a pain to me.
I bought these batteries on the basis of the positive reviews I read here, but my experience was not as good as others. In particular, I did not get the consistency of capacity that R. Anderson reported. I used the Lacrosse BC-9009U charger's testing function to measure the capacity and got widely different numbers for the four cells, ranging from under 1000 maH to 2100 maH. I believe those numbers to be accurate, since in actual use the cells differed widely as well.Perhaps the manufacturing process or quality control has changed since others had good experiences with these cells.
Goo Gone is just a marketing hype, it did nothing to remove scotch residue. It smells horrible. I was stupid not to use gloves when applying the product. Afterwards I washed my hands several times with a scented soap, scrubbed them with baking soda, and rubbed in some lemon essential oil but I still can smell it. Goof Off Heavy Duty is a much better product.
I bought this camera for my birthday in an attempt to replace my bulky Kodak DX3700. I downloaded the photos onto my computer and they looked like photos I had taken with a cheap no flash digital camera I bought for $40.00 four years ago. I even tried to change the settings, but the photos still looked pretty bad.It's a good size camera, but it takes the worlds most grainiest photos. But I think I'll stick to Mr. Bulky.
Great concept, but poor quality.After a weeks worth of use, the battery went dead and won't hold a charge. The battery implementation is sub-par, suffering from a poor visual indicator, to a charging scenario that's designed to cause a failure. The documentation gives two different recommneded charging times (4 to 6 or 6 to 8 ) hours, and there's no mechanism to prevent overcharging. Net your bound to overcharge and eventually ruin the battery.Wait for rev 2!
The antenna is made pretty well, but it does not make much difference in most cases I've found. You have tune it for every station which is very difficult because you have to not only position the antenna correctly but also manually turn a control. The difference is just not worth the effort and mine is collecting dust on the counter. Walk away from this one!
Complete disappointment. The camcorder has so many features, but the zoom lever easily popped off and left the lens unable to zoom. Panasonic would not stand by their product and I was unable to get the camera fixed without a substantial fee. After four calls I was unsatisfied and the camera still cannot zoom. At a store I found that the zoom lever easily comes off. Avoid this product. There are too many cheap factors that can ruin the great features. Technical and customer support are useless.
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!!!
This modem failed 6 times before I returned it to the maker for repair or replacement. It would go out and AT&T techs could not make it work. It would come back in without anyone doing anything. It was intermittent and the problem could not be solved. Since my very frustrating experience with this product I could never trust it again. I have another brand now and it is working much better than the DCM200 ever did. Unhappy in California.
Divx movies do not play they are always out of sync with audio if they play at all.the unit locks up constanatly requiring numerous reboots.Out of the box unit would not connect via network. Had to force firmware update. This is common and cannot be done without the keyboard.
The Trendnet TEW-432PI (B1 build) is an incredibly poor quality piece of hardware. I have tried multiple methods to get it to maintain a consistent signal or at least stay connected to my router (which is less than 25 feet away through a wall) more than 10 minutes to no avail. I have tried to use the latest drivers, use the bundled software, change my router's channel signal, use WCZ to override the bundled software and connect via Windows XP's own methods, etc. and nothing has managed to get this card to work.It is completely unreliable, and technical support is absolutely worthless and rude. I would rather pay 5x the price and buy something reliable. Don't waste your time, or even the small amount of money you will spend to pull your hair out and end up returning this wireless adapter. 0 stars for a terrible experience.
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.
The Creative Zen Micro Photo 8GB Mp3 player is a beauty. I have to say though that after owning for less than 10 days the player just froze the the Creative Zen Micro screen. I tried taking out the battery and putting it back in but it still froze at exactly the same place. I just decided to return it rather than replace it.
Bought this thing expecting a miracle. Did not expect a piece of junk. It's cheap flimsy plastic (why not anodized aluminum for a $240-$300 device like this?). It TURNS OFF after every scan (absurd). It TURNS OFF while you are DOWNLOADING pictures over the USB cable (ridiculous product design).You also have to specifically buy san-disk brand mini-sd memory or it will not work. I had a nice Kingston piece. Did not recognize it. Nice to let people know ahead of time.Sorry, this thing is pretty much a rip-off. How these guys get away with this junk is probably BUYING OFF Ziff Davis PC magazines and relying on the lazy folks who do not return this broken-by-design piece of junk. EASILY THE WORST DESIGNED, WORST QUALITY ELECTRONICS DEVICE I HAVE HAD THE MISFORTUNE TO WASTE MY TIME AND MONEY ON.
this camera case is too big for my camera.i have a CANON SD 500, and this case is too big for the camera.
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.
The unit is BIG and clunky. There is no display on the front to show what channel you are on. It is very cumbersome to use, especially when changing channels. You have to turn it on it's side to figure out how to do anything.
I owned the L1 for just 5 weeks when it started malfunctioning. When the shutter speed dial was set to "A", it would start rapidly fluxuating between the correct shutter speed as calculated from the Automatic "A" mode and 1/4000th of a second. This is most likely because the "A" is next to "4000" and there is a bad contact or insulator between the two contacts. This renders the camera as inoperable except for Shutter priority mode. Apeture priority and full Auto cannot be used. In addition to this main problem, the instant review feature stopped working and would only show taken images intermitently.To make matters worse, they had my camera for 3 weeks and I heard nothing from them. I called and they apologized and said that my paper work had gotten separated from the camera and that they would have it repaired immediately and I would have it back within a week. Guess what? It's now been 6 weeks and no camera nor communication from Panasonic. I called Panasonic 3 times this past week leaving messages for my Customer Service rep and he is not returning my calls.At this point, I no longer want the camera as my vacation and planned events for which I purchased the camera for have long passed. Only having had the camera for 5 weeks and then having to have it serviced is like pruchasing a refurb or something and Panasonic keeping it for 6 weeks is totally unacceptable. I am calling Panasonic everyday and they are not responding -- be very careful...
This item does not have the right adapters for laptop hard drives or internal hard drives for desktop computers either unsure of what kind of hard drive it even connects to. I would deff not recomend this product to anyone.
I'm on my fourth head unit, and this one only works intermittently. DVDs don't play, sound cuts out, on and on. Also, worst remote EVER. What's tragic is that while the head unit is clearly a piece of junk, the speakers are all great, and it sounds fantastic when it works.Now Cambridge isn't selling these any more. No surprise.
I bought this unit to run a 110V laser printer in a 22O country. Every time the printer runs, the transformer makes a loud grumbling noise. The system also gets very hot. It's a 3000 watt system for a 1000 watt appliance, so there's no chance that I'm straining the capacity. Oh well...
Horrible! I still haven't received this product or a refund - I have sent the seller 3 emails w/no reply. I want a refund ASAP! I am VERY dissatisfied!!
Don't be mislead, this device does not have USB 2.0 connectivity. It is clearly 1.1. In fact it took 50 minutes to copy 1GB of data to it. I tested this device on several PC's and got the same performance. The older, 1GB Muvo worked fine and copied at acceptable speed (about 10 mins per GB). This 2GB Muvo is not worth buying; it is a blemish on Creative Lab's name. They should not be selling it, period.
I've hardly had a decent print from this printer. I only bought it for cheap color prints, not photos, but it's not even good enough for a birthday card. Streaks, fine breaking lines, wildly inaccurate colors: in short, lots of wasted paper and I was completely ripped off. I bought this printer new and I've used every kind of paper. Works better with Epson's abusively expensive inks, but it's cheaper to ship out work to Kinko's or wherever for printing.
The trackball never worked.Also, &#8220;88-KEY Wireless Ir USB Touchpad Mini Black Keyboard&#8221; is not the correct description for this item. It does not have a &#8220;touchpad&#8221;; it has a Trackball.
I purchased this card to use with my Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx. But I wasn't able to download maps and after calling Garmin, customer service told me they have had problems with the "ultra" card not working with my GPS unit. No problems with the regular SanDisk card, but she said not to use the "ultra."
I do have to say that I am glad I got this camera for free in a contest. I sell items on ebay and found out that picturs make all the sells.For my big items like cars and truck this is an ok camera. Sure the resloution is not so great but it gives people the idea. But for the items that I just don't feel like taking outside you have to have just the right amount of light. If you have too much or too little it turns out to be a bad picture. And don't plan on taking live action pix. unless you love blury shots.Even a slight move messes it up. But I say Buy at your own risk.
Haven't used this product and to date, haven't received a copy of the Service Plan agreement.....
This garbage, like everything else offered by TigerDirect didn't work for Sata. It died after a week or so.
Small number of Parks with limited trial information. Not worth it. Not easy to transfer to GPS unit.
The good things about this MP3 Player include that it was easy to plug into my computer, because it has a USB port without a cable. And it was very easy to use Windows Media Player to download and view the content in the player. However, this player hardly worked at all for me. The first day I had it, I put four songs on it, and they sounded good and seemed to play well and easily. By the next day, the toggle didn't work. It was a button that scrolled through songs one by one when you moved it right or left. And you push it in to choose your selection. Thats a lot of work to put on a little and button, and by day 2, it didnt work. I couldnt play anything but the first song. And I could only choose a setting selection the first 15 seconds after the player was turned on. I called the company and described the problem. They told me to return it. When I had first opened the package, there was a flyer that said, Wait! Dont return this! Call our helpline first! That should have been my first clue that they've had problems with this product. Oh, the FM radio didnt work very well, either. Listening to a favorite strong channel, where I usually have no problems with reception, I could hear a second channel of music on top of it. I bought this exact model of player at Fred Meyer for $58 + tax. I see that its much cheaper on Amazon. When I took it back, the woman at Fred Meyer said, I hate to tell you this, but watch out for Coby. So, apparently, they dont have a good reputation.
Have a Zen Vision M and this thing does not fit. It is about 4mm too wide and 2 mm too tall to fit on the screen. It does not tuck into or slip under the plastic around the screen either. Go figure.
This pictured item is close to the version we got in 2001. The kids hadn't had it for a few days when the CD portion broke. It keeps saying "no disc" even though it is spinning inside. The only thing that works on it is the FM radio. I guess we'll keep it for that, but the price isn't worth a radio!
This cable makes a fuzzy image, it may not be shielded. Whatever the case the seller wouldn't respond to my question about returns either..
Do not buy remanufacture cartridge. For the best quality, it is best to buy brand name in a box. I had many issues with remanufacture cartridges. I am buying brand name only.
Someone brought one of these scopes to my astronomical society a couple months ago.The eyepieces are mostly plastic.We spent about 90 minutes helping the guy figure out how to use it, and aiming it at Jupiter and the Moon so he could have a look through it. Experienced amateur astronomers had trouble aiming it.The focuser was hard to work with.With a high quality eyepiece (that cost more than the scope) the images were OK. With the ones that came with it they were nasty.A few weeks later the guy called me to see if I could find a buyer for it because he was too frustrated with it.The astronomical community calls this type of scope a "department store telescope". Most people who buy them don't even look at five objects they can identify with them.If you want to buy a telescope, track down your local astronomical society, and visit them to discuss what kinds of options might be available in your price range. You don't have to spend buckets of money to get a useful scope.
Rio Cali is a ticking time bomb.It's just a matter of time before the dreaded "Upgrader" screen pops up on the display of this device. Follow Rio's website instructions on upgrading the firmware and your likely to find that the firmware will refuse to flash, and the mysterious message "Erasing" will be displayed. Customer Service at Rio had no idea what that meant, but after speaking to a supervisor, it was confimred that "Erasing" = "Defective Unit" and is irreparable.The device was not dropped, placed in water, or anything other than subjected to the kind of conditions one would expect at the gym (the venue this device was made for, according to all accounts).After speaking to 2 levels of customer service (average wait time... FOREVER) each level being more clueless than the next, the best they could offer me was an out-of-warrantee replacement at $70, for a device that now sells for under $100 new!I hope Rio has made the necessary fixes to their MP3 players with their name plate change from "Cali" to "Forge". But I will not likely be willing to risk the investment.It's a shame because I really liked the unit at first. It's just that I feel that after paying $150 for the thing, it should last more than one year (if that). No wonder their warrantee is only 90 days.Sony's new Network Walkman Digital Music Player NW-E107, at about the same price I paid for the Rio Cali, except with 1 gig of storage is looking better adn better by the minute. 70 hours of play compared to about 15 or 20 for the Rio. (Can't anyone make these things rechargeable? I hate throwing out all those batteries. What, do they have a deal with Everyready or something?)The only downside I see with the Sony is the inabilitiy to add SD storage to the device. I hope I find that Sony's tech support is better than Rio's, or better still, unnecessary.Ironically, the only set of headphones I used with the Rio that lasted any amount of time were made by SONY. And they seemed to actually improve the reception of the Rio's rather poor FM tuner.The only thing good I can say about the Rio is that it lasted longer than a hard-drive based RCA Lyra I bought, which was delivered broken. I couldn't even tell you what the quality of the sound was like out of the RCA! It took me over six months to get my money refunded from them. (Actually, all I wanted was another unit, but after 3 months of waiting for a replacement from RCA, I was told the unit was no longer made. Good thing I called or else I would still be waiting. I'll never buy another mini-hard drive device again because of that experience.)What's with these consumer electronics manufacturers anyway? Why do they think that they can sell "disposable" devices prone to crashing if you have the audacity to actually use them? Does anybody out there actually make a truly durable unit? Let's see a warrantee to back up these units for more than a few months!
I bought my zen micro photo about this year and had to return it after only two weeks. I had bought this because I was fed up with apple after they refused to fix my ipod(it was 4 days out of warrenty!!) For the for the first week it showed no sign of it being corrupted, but after 9 days of using it, it stoped turning on. When i finally got it to turn on it gave me weird messages and pictures. After about 10 tries calling Creatives customer service I just gave up and returned it.if you are thinking about buying this product its just a warning that they may give you a lemon.
The interface is simple enough but it is just not well built. it freezes all the time. Talk to sirius support much more then I ever should... they can't fix it over 2 months to replace unit and STILL WAITING.DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID. THERE SHOULD BE A GENERAL RECALL ON THESE. PEOPLE WHO PRAISE THIS HAVE NOT RUN INTO PROBLEMS YET!
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!!!!
After receiving unit the first thing I has to do was download updates and flash the firmware. Not bad, I'm computer savvy enough to handle and seeing all the rave reviews, just a step hoping they improved and made things even better. OOPS, Their list of supported network cards wasn't quite up-to-date requiring a trip across town and another 80 bucks (thankfully AMAZON has a friendly return policy). Well, the new one wasn't completely supported so my home office has a tv, vcr and a Prismiq with a network cable attached to my &quot;wireless&quot; router. I figured a couple of days of inconvenience and the rec room would be an entertainment center........WRONG!Tech support calls and emails for 3 weeks, re-writing linux code and I have given up. I believe the hardware is sound BUT that the software should still be at Prismiq's R &amp; D department. The enclosure is flimsey and now I'm taking my office space back and waiting at least a year. The wireless media player has not arrived at my house anyhow.I must give credit to their tech support dept., they are nice and patient. I wish they had a product to be proud of as mine won't browse, play any kind of media or let me look at pictures.Lastly, I recommend you order the wireless keyboard as the remote control didn't work when mine arrived. You'll be able to imagine doing anything constructive or practicing your typing while you tell tech support the things they already suggested and you already tried on the last call.
I'm sorry I bout the Xerox WorkCentre M940-950 (the 950 has a paper feeder but they are basically the same). I have had nothing but problems with it. I often times have to unplug the unit to get it to reset so my computer can send documents to it. When I upgraded to XP the Xerox web site said they closely worked with Microsoft to assure the WorkCentre would perform well. If they worked closely with Microsoft I can't tell. The downloaded driver doesn't install correctly. It's a nightmare to get the thing to connect to my computer now. In fact, I'm just going to eat the cost (as I tossed out the box weeks ago) and I'm looking for another unit from another reputable manufacture.I will say the only good thing this unit is the copier. It did make wonderful copies of some photgraphs I had. If you plan on hooking it up to you computer pass this one up!Very Unhappy!
First off the soft stuff on the earphones degraded and fell off after my first use. After they fell of they really began to slice into my ears, painfully. Well they are very tight to begin with but after the padding is gone these will hurt like a mofo. Anyways, avoid these. They are pretty loud though.. only good quality.
(...) This product is junk and so is the documentation. I gave this to my brother as a gift. I just returned it along with a long letter to the company. I have a good understanding of computers and after 5 hours of torture trying to get it to work, I gave up.The manual is obviously written by someone with 3rd grade writing skills. It also assumes the reader has been installing drivers for the last 3 years in a shop somewhere. I can't imagine how novices would get this drive installed. Finally, you know the product's bad when a yellow piece of paper insert says, 'check with us before you return this product...' I called the number and received a recording that was not helpful and left a message that was never returned. I'll try another brand.
I've had this router for a year or so and have been frustrated with it and D-Link customer support since I bought it. It was very troublesome to install as the set-up wizard did not work properly. After an hour on their tech-help line, I got it going. But after being powered on for more than 24 hours, the router would not work anymore. And simply unplugging the power for a minute did not work, I had to restart my desktop too in order to get the router functional again. Thus, for the last year I have been powering down my entire system and restarting it every morning in order to keep this router functional. I have faithfully upgraded the firmware every time there has been a new release, but it has never helped with any of my connection problems.And in the last month it has started dropping the signal every day with increasing frequency, whether I reboot all of my hardware each morning or not. Finally, this morning it won't work at all anymore. And to use customer support after 30 days, you have to pay for it. I'm putting the money towards a new router instead. And it won't be from D-Link!
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.
All this cheap item did for me was give a second degree burn on my hand holding it while turning it on. It doesn't turn on with batteries connected neither with usb power.
The GBP302KIT is comprised of the GBP301 printer combo adapter (USB and parallel connectors),the GBU211 USB adapter, a power brick, USB cable and driver disk. The only problem is only one part of this kit works, and its not the printer adapter. Check out the other reviews on the GBP301. We bought this for our small office and could not make it work even after spending 4 hours with IOGear support. The GBP301 just would not accept a connection to any of our desktop printers, HPs, Epson, Lexmark, none of them worked (and remember that this kit definitely will not work with multifuction printers, by design). You'll also need to download the drivers from IOGear's support site because the drivers on the included CD do not work according to their own tech support people.
I attempted to use this USB device on a Windows 7 and a Windows 8 machine with no luck. Tried all of the USB ports and multiple diskettes. I grabbed a different USB device at work using same diskettes and had no problems. So something was wrong with the unit that was shipped to me. It's being returned as we speak.
Buy these if you must, but before you spend $400 on them, please visit a local stereo shop and hear how much better $400, or $300, or even $200 spent there will sound. Really. I bet you'll find that any decent independent stereo shop will have a multitude of options superior to Bose for equal or less money, and you'll be supporting a locally owned business that will almost certainly offer you vastly better service and advice than that you'll find in a big box store.
Too small to work for me - had to go get a Radio Shack antenna - Thought I could save a few bucks - didn't happen for me
Skips and chirps way too much. Very annoying! Repeats song phrases over and over and over. Has trouble sometimes locating MP3 songs and ends up playing the end of the previous MP3 song. Tried the same CD in another player and plays without any skips or chirps. It doesn't have a shuffle or random mode for your MP3's either. The FM signal is too weak. It's too bad that this is not a good product since it does produce decent sound quality.
The previous 2 reviews hit the nail on the head - nothing to add, just chiming in...i did email the company letting them know that i got the device to function (also after breaking into it) but was tragically unsatisfied with the quality. My disappointment was magnified by a previous purchase from the same folks (X-connect power supply) that was truly of superior quality. They offered me a RMA and a sideways apology but it's not worth the hassle.P.S. Western Digital drives have no jumper for "master" even if you have another drive in your system (not on same bus)
I wanted a shorter cable than the $10 RCA 3m cable thrown in with my TV purchase. The "Cables To Go" 40315 2 meter cable is thin and much lighter than the RCA cable. Initially I liked the 40315 cable as I have an articulating mount, and it moved more freely while positioning the TV than the RCA cable which tended to get hung up because it was thicker and heavier. Problem now with 40315 cable is that if I move the TV while the TV is on, the HDMI connection between the cable box and the TV gets cut off. Somewhere within the 40315 cable it shorts or disconnects.Leads me to think that this is a cheaply constructed cable. Being skinny like it is may mean it comes from cheap material, and if this company skimps on materials it may also skimp on insuring quality construction.
I previously gave this unit 5 stars and wrote a great review -- but now I have changed my mind. After about 5 weeks the units just quit!!! Nothing changed at all at home with my wiring -- nothing. Won't sign on at all. I was so excited about the flexibility of not having the be connected to the DSL modem -- I am now even better off -- I installed cards in my PC and two macs and installed an Airport Express unit and in less time than hooking but the netgear I now function with no wiring. Now I have 3 netgear units that don't work and know not what to do with them.
Tried it in two different cars, same result. Even though I replaced with the exact 1/2 amp fuse, it blows as soon as I plug in. I even checked the voltage to make sure it was at 12 volts.
The item shipped from "Moontech" and is not the slim tip listed in the description here on Amazon.
I like this player a lot, too bad the headphone jack is cutting out on the left side. I put a little silicone with a toothpick around the space thats between the headphone jack and the player and it stopped cutting out for now. i dont know why they didnt build it flush to the player. it's obviously moving and cutting the signalI got to tell you i installed rockbox on this and its awesome, it basically turns this little player into a mini cell phone [minus the calls..lol]with time and date and games, advanced EQ, sleep timer,you name it, not to mention that an 8gb micro sd works fine with rockbox installed [you can only get a 2gb with sansa firmware], it also leaves the volume where you left it last, a plus since the sansa firmware at the lowest level is deafening. there is also a more advanced lcd screen adjustment on rockbox that can get this screen a little better, i messed with the combination of the contrast, brightness etc. and got it to be much better, you can also choose the colors of the screen and the fonts so you can actually see what song you are choosing.it sounds great after EQ, I really am enjoying it,props to rockbox.com. but i have to give it 2 stars because i am disappointed that it has a headphone issue, piece of junk, but a piece of junk that for now i am enjoying.**for all of you with that headphone problem, if you install rock box there is an option to put the right channel or left channel in both ears [mono L or Mono R], it leaves it mono, so you will just be hearing the right ear phone in both ears but its better than nothing. and its just fine for lectures or audio books, and i suppose any music that is so old it wasn't even recorded in stereo...lol
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)
Bought this remote about a year and a half ago, and threw it away last night.The "touch-screen" is very gimmicky and is much more of an annoyance than a feature. The inset panel makes the buttons difficult to hit with one hand, and you can't locate a button by touch, so you have to look at the remote everytime you want to press a button on it. That cost it two stars.Last night, the remote finally died. It went haywire, acting completely dead at times, and randomly pressing its own buttons and activating its backlight at others. This cost it another star.I wish I could give more than 2 stars after a year and a half, but now that I have reverted to the old set of remotes that this one replaced, I realize how much I missed them.
Was looking for a true stone colored vest. The picture flat out shows such a color. Ordered one and it was tan, and not a better color of tan. Sits in closet.
The other morning, the unit suddenly came on by itself. No surge -- nothing else was effected, the lights didn't even dim. Came on, but won't function by either the remote or the buttons on the face of the unit. Gone. Should have paid attention to all the poor reviews. A little under a year old. Heck, I've had off brand units last for five years...
I purchased this for use with the Netflix "Watch Now" feature. I figured I would watch movies on my regular TV using this device. I was able to get it up and running with no problems, and was watching a movie on my TV within minutes.However, I no longer use this device, and simply watch internet movies on my laptop screen or a PC monitor. Why? Because the screen is so dark that any scene that is not in broad daylight is difficult to see and follow. I tried every possible resolution and setting to see better, but nothing helped.It's a good idea, and a good design, but ultimately an unusable product.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT...Unless you wish to experience a Red Chinese implemented exploit of Windows XP holes under the guise of "U3.EXE". It's no wonder they're cheap. Yes, you may run the SanDisk U3 removal tool - but don't expect portability between XP systems. U3 could have just as easily taken control of any user's system. The one I have was received during a San Diego SANS 560 course. There should be a class action suit brought against SanDisk for marketing this Piece Of Cr@p.
I got my zune after reading all the good reviews for it. I disregarded the bad reviews b/c I thought they were all just apple lovers and microsoft haters. But that's not the case. Zune really does suck! (at least the first version) Before I bought my zune, I went to best buy to check it out. And evidently, everything seemed fine when I was in the store. I think this is Zune's strategy to make you buy. That is the case because in the store you won't know anything about the sync process with your computer. So I admit that Zune's interface, looks, feel, and ease of browsing when using the player is better than ipod. However, the downside is with the program. You cannot use windows media player to sync with it, nor any other third party program. You have to use Zune's program, but that is where the problem lies. It is so buggy, it's obvious microsoft rushed this product to the market. You could say they took the baby out while it was still in the womb! It is an unfinished product that doesn't sync well with the computer at all. I tried all the other features like video, fm, photos, wi-fi (this feature is just a waste cuz how many of your friends have zunes?). But they all seem to be pretty good other than the fm, which i think it lacks in reception power. What I recommend is, wait for the next 2-3 generation of zunes to come out. This way Microsoft will try and better the software and features. by that time i think the wi-fi will be able to sync with your computer.
The product is still reliable and functional. Just understand that it is an edition of the Airport Extreme that was replaced by the newer white boxy looking 802.11N gigabit access point more than two years ago. I'm of the opinion that some of this old Apple stuff will has enduring value in it's very design. It's a router disguised as a Hershey Kiss!! Way cool, but way slow too. I've never even heard of two of it's standards, anyone know what WAP-EN or Fast-EN is? Hey, its probably fine for E-mail, and it is way cool! I'll give it another star. Now if they just made one in a funky seafoam color!
I have used the DVR daily for just over a year.Pros:DVD RAM format superior to +/- RDigital TunerOverall featuresCons:No HDMI on this model (some have it)Slow (annoyingly so) to change channelsUnreliableProne to lock-ups requiring resetsWho should buy this unit? Avoid this unit, especially used ones.The unit regularly crashes requiring a reset. It does this about once a month. This was okay to deal with. Just after a year of owning it the unit refused to eject a cassette I had checked out from the library. I searched the internet and found this was a common problem. I opened the DVR and manually ejected the cassette and it was fine, turned out it was a jammed cassette (I don't know why it couldn't eject it instead of throwing error codes).A week after the cassette problem, the unit failed to eject a DVD. Same problem, looked on the internet and saw this was a fairly common problem. No electronic device should be this much fuss, especially one that cost me $280 new.
The usb enclosure wants you to have a Fat32 formatted drive to install it? Acceptable maybe 5 years ago but not today! Buy another enclosure!
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?
I connected these to my blu ray player (bd-p1400). The video had a lot of noise. I went to wal-mart and bought a $40 HDMI cable and they have a much better video quality.I will kept these cables as a backup.
This backpack is much taller, wider and heavier than I'd envisioned from the product description. My previous backpack was a similar height but was made of more flexible fabric. I'm a short female, and the backpack was both too tall and too wide on my back. Since the construction is fairly rigid, it's very uncomfortable to wear (it rubs my neck uncomfortably, and also the straps don't line up properly).I also found that the lack of outside pockets is really inconvenient. The front flap has to be unbuckled and completely lifted up to access contents. It was awkward to access things like a water bottle or mp3 player without setting the bag down to completely unfasten 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...
Duo pairs up with 2 WD HDs, which is simply noisy when operate. Speed passing though USB2 is alright, USB driver works like a charm. Security + backup software is a plus.However, RAID never worked! I've been fighting with Tech support for days (It will take you about 50 mins. waiting on the phone to get to them each time.) and nothing works. Tech support simply push back the problem to customers and indicated it's your "windows" problem.1. Raid driver can't find the USB hard drive. On the first public version of driver, it creates C++ error. The newest version simply can't find the hard drive.2. If you are looking for mac support, there is none. The newest driver "README.TXT" indicated that, newest driver only works under PowerPC chip with OSX. So if you have intel core duo, good luck to find the RAID driver.3. When I first spoke with tech support about RAID problem, they said it might be my windows. Actually, I've tried 7 computers with 3 of them are clean installed. Nothing works! the RAID software simply CAN NOT FIND ANY DEVICE on the USB, even your hard drives are working and running.4. Tech told me the RAID is hardware raid, however, it requires "THE DRIVER" to work. Where, most of people on the net will tell you, "THE DRIVER", never worked. So, if you are unlucky just like me, you have to run 2 USB drives at same time instead of any RAID/MIRROR support on this thing. they simply don't have it yet. The newest driver 1.01 was dated as far back as June 2006, and there is no newer driver existing so far.Buffalo's linkstation gaves me nice experiences (only down side was the transfer rate), but this Drivestation Duo turns me away. I'll never going to be business with Buffalo ever again in my life. It's too painful to call in and gets no results whatsoever.============== UPDATE Feb/27/07 ==================================After a few weeks of problem solving, I am able to make the RAID work now.Since the utility came with CD or "buffalo" tech support suggested version was never worked. (RAID utility simply can't find the Hard drive itself), and MAC raid utility only support OS 9 or older.Instead of killing myself without a RAID feature which I paid for, I went to Japanese website to download the newest RAID utility. First of all, if you have the connection problem like I do, and you only have windows machines, I have to tell you the sad news. Even Japanese (NEWEST update) RAID utility still won't work under windows XP SP2.Instead, You need an IntelMac (like macbook/pro), hook up with firewire (only works under firewire connection), and fire up the Japanese version of the RAID utility. It will find the Drivestation Just fine.If you don't read Japanese, basicaly, there are 3 options under the RAID menu, and once you opened up the utility, you see 2 partition (2 separated HD on the list), and you will have 3 options. 1st, remain 2 Partitions. 2nd, Make them into one 500GB partition. 3rd, make into RAID 1 configuration.Here is the tricky part!! Since windows RAID utility didn't work, You have to make your RAID configuration on MAC through firewire. However, You HAVE TO USE USB2.0 connection to the Windows machine after this. After you configured your DriveStation into 500GB or RAID 1, You will either see a 500GB HD after reboot the Drivestation on Mac, OR!!! You will see nothing (Partition worked, but MAC has no longer access the right partition.)So, You need to use USB 2.0 connection back to Windows, and fire up the "Format program" that came with original CD. (Sorry! No MAC utility here!). Here! You can delete/create/format a partition. And after format the Drivestation into FAT32, both of your PC/MAC will see it and work perfect after that.Since the front pannel did indicate 1, 2 as first and second hard drive in LED. If your RAID 1 worked, they both will access almost at same time when you are using the Hard Drive. Fully RAID 1 baby!!If you made them into a Huge 500GB, it works the same too.. 2 Hard Drive will access at same time (Almost). It is much better than 2 separated Hard Drives.============ WARNING ===================This is personal testing result. Actual procedure might facing difficulty I haven't encountered. So, if this method don't really work for you, please don't contact me. Just call Buffalo-tech then.Be honest, I think Buffalo-USA did a bad job of re-writting the entire utility. They simply didn't do a full testing on it. Japanese one didn't work as well. You will also see FW update.. I didn't try that at all. This is the catch.. if FW fails.. You never gotta know how to get back to the original FW in the first place.
I BOUGHT 3 OF THESE AND AFTER THEY GOT HERE I FOUND OUT THAT THE ROMOTE FROM,ONE MAKES ALL 3 MOVE AT THE SAME TIME AND WHEN I CONNECTED THE PAN SYSTEM TO MY LOREX CAMERA WITH THE POWER SUPPLY FROM MY CAMERA . THE PAN SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK. SO I CONNECTED THE POWER SUPPLY THAT CAME WITH THE PAN SYSTEM AND THE CAMERA WOULD NOT WORK WITH OUT LOTS OF LINES AND RAINBOW SPOTS ON THE SCREEN.
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 have NEVER understood the hype about ipods... GREATEST DISADVANTAGE, YOU CANNOT PUT IN ANOTHER BATTERY, when it's empty. Should be possible to switch a battery as easy as it is with a cellphone and a a digital camera.You're on a holiday trip, or at the beach, and halfway, you run out of power... LAUGHABLE.and when the battery is dead in 3 or 4 years time, you can send it off to an apple center to have another one put in for 60 dollar. PLUS shipping costs...My idea about this is that all people who are soooo drawn into the ipod hype have lost their brain.
I received this DVD player free with the purchase of a Palm Tungsten E from OfficeMax. Now I know why - they are pieces of junk. Less than a month later the screen freezes and eventually shows "no disc." This is the second Apex DVD player I've had - and the last. My first player (Model AD-500A) went into the trash about 6 months after I bought it. Same story as everybody else when trying to get service from Apex - nothing. Pay a few more bucks and get something else - it'll be worth it in the long run.
bought it for my phone, so i could take more pictures. it won't format. i would ask for my money back, but the shipping cost is non refundable. i won't get that back.
Bought at Wallmart for over $200.00 Worked great for 1 year 3 months,I think i used it 6 times. then one day it would not work. Thats right 3 months after the warranty ran out this product failed.I sent it in to get it fixed and they will charge you a set fee of 80.00 some dollers to fix whatever is wrong with your unit. I would not recommend Humminbird products to anyone.
"FALSE Advertisement" This vendor is a con artist! I ordered 3-pack DVC 60 min miniDV tapes (Blue), but they sent me DVM60PR3 (yellow), which comes in a 5-pack box. I should've checked the reviews before I placed my order. I see one other person who got cheated like me. Do not buy from this place!!
You get what you pay for. I bought this for my daughter to use in Media at school and she hated it. It didn't cost much, and because of this, it's not even worth the expense to return. Next...
Ordered two webcams as a gift for my husband and could not activate the sound on either one. No trouble shooting instructions on package directions.
Bought it to use with PS3 but it didnt work (you could hear no audio when plugged in). It only cost a few dollars so I didnt bother me that much, but it was part of a gift for someone else so I did feel bad that I bought it in the first place.
Logitech USB Microphone. I'm sorry to report that this device does not work very well. Windows interacts with this device in ways that are particularly annoying to me. At one point I received an error message from Microsoft, telling me that it had disabled some of the functionality of this device -- for my protection. I slept much better that night, knowing that Microsoft was watching out for me -- much as they do when, in Microsoft Word, the program insists that the first letter of the first word on any line, be capitalized. Thank God for Microsoft. Sadly, their presence on my computer is a reality, and they don't work well with this microphone.
this item is so hard to use 9 times ouf 10 it wont find an address,everything else works great, the screen its nice and lit both during night and day. so if you want to see in what direction you are goingbuy this gps
I'm not sure what I should say. This is a 4-year extended warranty on a piece of equipment. Was I supposed to receive something, like an acknowledgement that my payment had been received, plus instructions regarding what to do and whom to contact if the equipment fails during the warranty period? If that was what I was supposed to receive, I didn't. But I should have.
I liked everything about these earphones until the wiring in the cord was exposed in 4 months and not just in areas touching the skin. I found the sound quality to be excellent for the price. The ear buds were very comfortable and fit great. The sound insulation was also very good for the price range. I wore these while working out at the gym or for walks. I noticed the cord starting to fray and by the 4th month the wiring was exposed in two places. Too bad, since I really like the sound quality and fit. Sony dropped the ball on the quality of the wiring on these.
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.
So, I bought this at Target for 50 bucks. The first couple of months, it worked great. Then, it became a pain to deal with. I noticed that when it gets really hot, it stops working (the blinking light stops). I have to let it cool down and then try up to 10-15 times by taking it and in and out of the USB to make it work again. I dont recommend this product, spend a little more and get something that isnt a headache.
I bought this product so that I could connect my computer monitor to my 46" HD TV in order to watch youtube, netflix, and downloaded videos on my TV. However, after receiving the item, I found out that I need another $70 PC to TV converter in order to accomplish this. While this was doable, the product is rather large and unwieldly compared to similarly priced products. I am returning this item and buying a Western Digital TV Live Plus instead, which is smaller, runs for a similar price, and does everything I wanted this product to do.
I saw all of the positive reviews of this Sony shower radio/cd player and thought it important to share my experience. I bought one two years ago and although the quality seemed to be high (solid construction, good waterproofing design) it broke pretty quickly. Within around ten months the cd player stopped working, and then eventually so did the radio. It was disappointing because I thought spending the money on a Sony ensured a reliable product. Maybe it's because it's a shower radio and was exposed to a lot of steam, but it seemed like a lot of money for a stereo that lasted 10 months, and is supposed to be designed to withstand a bit of water. I expected more and would not buy one again.It was great while it worked though.
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.
Could not get this product to work with the resource. It was advertised to provide flexibility, but I wound up throwing it away. IT would not plug in to my item for which I bought it. I don't even remember what I bought it for by this time.
Don't believe the ratings. Nowadays this thing is too slow. It only has 802.11g which means your speeds are extrmely slow considering the very common 802.11n nowadays. Not to mention it needs to be reset often. The web UI is alright, but in the year 2012 this thing needs to be put to rest, it sucks.
I still don't know if its my phone or what but I cannot get the USB cable to detect my phone. I gave up and its about to be thrown out.
It seemed pretty simple: Drop in your VHS tape, put in a DVD and press the button that said VHS->DVD. 30 minutes later, the tape is done and I go to the menu to finalize the disc. After a few minutes, I get an error saying that the media is unreadable and the disc cannot be finalized. Three DVD-R/16X discs later, I gave up and searched the net. Other people had problems with it recording to DVD-R. Even though the manual says it can handle 16X, I've got new coffee table coasters that shows it doesn't. Plus the menu interface is confusing and the not intuitive.
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 didn't expect much from this little speaker set. I just needed something mellow for camping etc. I think they lasted roughly 4 hours before one of the speakers blew and only high's could be heard from the unit.The battery life is also poor, too bad it didn't come with rechargeable built in batteries. You will end up replacing the batteries every couple of hours.Sadly... this unit is a Pyle
This is a very poorly engineered case because there is no way to access the charging doc on your nano without opening the case and taking it out. The case fits very tightly together, so getting it open every other day is stupid!Do not buy this case. Look for one with a hole in the bottom for easy charging.
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 was all excited when I saw a fully waterproof 6.0mp camera for $119. Well, that's where my excitement ended. The camera takes bad pictures. They have a strange hue to them. It can not be adjusted. The video is horrible. Whatever setting you use, they will be washed out. The battery indicator shows drained battery even with brand new ones installed. The shutter speed is the slowest of any camera I have ever seen. Most pictures come out blurry. No optical zoom. Just not a good camera.Better spend your money on a nice Olympus waterproof model.
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 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 agree - don't buy this if you are running XP!!! I bought this card in August and after hacking through the installation on my HP running XP I got it up and running. It claims to work on XP, but it isn't easy to get it to do so. I had to reinstall it again after my computer crashed (unrelated) and that install went pretty well too.However, I tried to access my university's on-campus network with an ethernet cable which I believe may have downloaded some new driver and I can't get it to work again. After 2 hours on the phone with NetGear I was promised a call within 4 hours from an "expert". Well, as you can probably guess it never came.Four weeks later I am breaking down and buying Microsoft's new venture into wireless adapters.I can see why people tell me I should buy a Mac.p.s. if you know anyone who wants this thing...
I got this as a request for a cd player for Christmas. Boy, this thing blows. Whenever I walked, it didnt skip. Worse, it turned off, with fresh batteries. Speaking of batteries, this thing eats em up. Doesnt last 45 minutes with top notch batteries like energizer. The radio was alright, dont use it much though. Speakers were mediocre. Dont go with Coby. Go with brands like Panasonic. I got that blue Panasonic portable mp3 cd player. Its Expensive, but hey, its durable, no skip at all, plays mp3 cds. And it looks cool too.
One of the most frustrating pieces of equipment I have ever bought. The legs need to be fully extended for them to securely lock into place, if not, a simple adjust to the camera causes the leg(s)to collapse. Get set for that perfect picture, press zoom, there goes the leg. Better off buying a tripod with individually locking leg sections.
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.
This was a good MP3 player for the most part -- it is what it is. Never really used it for video, though. It does have the occasional issue with locking up and requiring a reboot, and unless you're tone deaf, you will definitely want to buy a better pair of earbuds or headphones than the rubbish pair that comes with the player. Plan on spending at least $50 for a decent pair...Other annoyances: it does not include an FM tuner, which would have been nice. It does not support playback of lossless audio. And the iTunes software is so buggy that I'm surprised that most antivirus software doesn't try to remove it, claiming it's malware. It's truly a weapon of mass annoyance.The worst part, though, is that you'd better budget for a new player after a couple of years. Apple so thoughtfully attempts to make it nearly impossible to replace the LiIon battery, so when it won't hold a charge anymore, you're either in the market for a new player, or in the market for an aftermarket battery. If you opt for the latter as I did, you'll find that Apple, scumbag greedy corporate slime that they are, make the solder connections on the battery connector socket extremely fragile and extremely minuscule. It is nearly impossible to connect the new battery without breaking this connector and putting you in the market for a new iPod. Sorry, CrApple, but my next player will be from another company, just as soon as I dump the one I recently bricked trying to replace the battery into a recycle bin. If only somebody else made a decent one with large capacity -- seems everybody's going for music on cell phones now, despite irritatingly small capacities and mediocre sound quality at best. Thanks, but no thanks. It's almost enough to make me want to go back to playing CDs. Ugh!
I've had one of these for probably 5 years now (the original PAL, not the iPal). While the device is supposed to be weather resistant, I found that after about 18 months the tuning knob became very "dirty" and staticy when tuning. I think this is due to moisture getting into the case. We keep the Pal on a shelf in the bathroom, and I suspect the steam from the shower did this.But the serious problem is something I've just noticed recently. The rubbery material the case is made out of has started to deteriorate. The rubber case material has gotten almost sticky and can't be cleaned. And if you make the mistake of trying to clean it with Windex, the material almost melts.So you're left with this device that's totally absorbing all the dirt that comes in contact with it, and can't be cleaned. Even just a damp rag makes the rubber case sticky now, leaving marks in it and not getting the dirt off.I've seen other rubber things break down this way- usually it's the little rubber feet on older components, or certain cables.And while the Tivoli still works now, it's kind of gross looking and worse is kind of strange to touch because of the permanent stickiness.This is an expensive radio, and I just think it should have lasted longer than it did.My only other operational complaint is that there is no "AUX' input switch on the front panel... you have to plug and unplug the jack from the back, which makes switching from radio to Ipod a hassle.
I wish the electronics manufacturers don't take consumers for granted. Every year, they come with new storage cards and drive formats. That is the reason many like me are not happy to buya a new electronic device. How can you improve the economy if you don't standardise these sort of things and give the confidence to the consumer that what he/she buys will stay productive and useful at least for two to three years? Remember it is the middle class common man who forms the largest consumer base. We just got over a few years ago from Betamax and VHS formats. Now we have competing DVD formats making most of us totally confused and preventing us from buying any of the multiformat DVD writers even! Until these sort of the incompatabilities are not sorted by all the manufacturers together, they are bound to loose their investment and have poor returns.
Well I got my Skyfi when my Pioneer xm receiver was stolen. I was completely happy with my experience from that receiver so I expected no problems. The Skyfi is packed with so many features that are awesome. However the one thing that I need for it to do well it really sucks at. That one thing is the ability to broadcast the signal to my car radio. I can not get it to to broadcast a strong signal on any channel. I am going to by another little Belkin transmitter just to plug in the earphone jack since my car radio does not have a tape deck or an auxillary jack. No channel picks up well. They all have static when trying to pick up the Skyfi signal.
We bought this radio for the workplace. We work outdoors building decks. We liked the design because its easy to carry (very ergonomic). It seems pretty durable and it plays mp3's wich is a big plus....howeverthe sound is terrible! Its ok at low levels but distorts greatly on the high end. Also it doesn't get loud enough period. I would only recommend this to someone for the workplace maybe, who never intends on playing it loud.
Okay people...here it is.....HDMI signals are made to work over the cheapest of HDMI cables...purchasing the ultra-turbo-powered-air tight-bestest cable in the world would have no visually perceptable difference to using a cheaper cable.Its akin to buying a new car, whose engine is made to burn regular 87 octane gasoline...The car will not run better on premium gasoline, though you are welocme to spend the extra money and put it in the car. The car gas mileage will be the same.Thank you and take care.
Unfortunately, I did not read the amazon reviews before buying this router (from another source). Well, I paid for that mistake with hours and hours of aggravation, and I'm not a computer newbie.All the comments about constant dropping, rebooting, etc are true. The netgear support guy said many of these are defective and its hit and miss as to which ones work. If you buy one of these, you are rolling the dice.
This is the exact product I was looking for. Hooking it to the back of my iMac would let me access the port easily and have extra connections.Unfortunately, only one of the connectors works. So it is basically no better than simple 6" extension cable.I noticed the other reviewer had a bad cable too and was able to repair it. I may give it a shot, but will probably just toss it in the trash. It would cost more to ship it back than I paid for it.
This device does not work properly with OS X 10.4It is missing the sync button that comes on the OEMversion of this cable, which makes this thing useless.Atleast, it does work as a USB charger for the treo 650.
I very much wanted this product to work, but alas, it's going back. The unit has a mind of it's own, turning itself on and off by itself....a very unpleasant feature.
We registered this monitor because it was 2.4 ghz and I thought it would be better than a 900 mhz monitor. All I get is static and our bedroom is right across the hall from my daughters. Now I can't return it to babies r us because I don't have a receipt and it has been longer than 60 days. I am stuck with a monitor that doesn't work.
Just received my boosteroo (purchased to boost the signal from my Ipod Touch to my earphones and to my auto aux port). Very Disappointing... despite claim of "up to" 2X power amplification, volume stayed basically the same.... Works great as a splitter, but there is little to no power boost.
WITH LITTLE USE THIS UNIT WENT FROM PAUSE MODE TO STOP AND THEN BEGAN TO DISPLAY AN H02 ERROR WHENEVER A NEW DISC IS INSERTED.VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH RESPONSE FROM PANASONIC.WILL HAVE TO TRY ANOTHER BRAND...
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 still have not been able to get this product to work and have been unable to reach a live person for help after a month.
Same with my T2984. PS died an fried the whole board. However, I have had two other brand PS die at work and both the PC were perfectly fine after I replced the PS on them.
I shudda read the reviews before I bought this POS. After spending hours trying to get the card to function properly I finally realized why Compusa had placed it on sale: they were trying to dump this loser on me by dangling a low price in front of my nose! Well, price isn't everything, obviously; like the man said, lets see how good the return policy is!
Be very careful - these sticks come with a 90-day limited warranty - because they are remanufactured/refurbished. Doesnot say on the packaging - and could jam in your camera, whichwas my experience. Buyer beware.
This is an absolute waste of money. It comes with no instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble it. While disassembling it I broke one of the pieces of cosmetic plastic. Then, I find out my hard drive is TOO LONG for the unit. I then decide to turn it on without both ends closed. After several attempts I finally get Windows XP Pro to detect it. I transferred some files at a decent speed then shut the unit down. A few hours later I Went to use the unit again, and my only 3 month old HD now makes an annoying clicking sound and is pretty much ruined, no doubt thanks to this Sabrent piece of junk.
I made an order for a "COMBO 30 + 30" and what surprise! I just receive only the strain reliefs, but was not 30 was a 50 pack.It was like if 30 Connectors + 30 Strain = 50 Strain
I bought this for my daughters birthday a few days ago. I was a great deal at $149.00 however only the Zune software works with it and it is horrible.It can not be recognized by your pc so that you can just drag and drop.Also Windows Media Player does not recognize it either. I thought this was a Microsoft device.Also every time you log it on it tries to sync everything. Sure you can turn that feature off but when you go to the sync screen to put on just the music you want and starts to sync your whole library again anyway.I am going to return this just because of the software. What a shame.Oh and when you do figure how delete all the stuff that it puts on that do not want, good luck actually getting off.I feel Microsoft purposely made it this way so you are steered to their site with their catalog that will try to download to your pc every time.I do not want their catalog on my pc. It takes forever to download, it must be huge.So if you like to be steered around like cattle, buy it!
who ever designed the antenna and tried reeling the line in must have never gone fishing,it is agonising slow,it should have a handle similar to the dynamo crank on the radio,very poor design,otherwise it does the job,Ray.
PRODUCT TO WASTE YOUR MONEYIT DID NOT WORK FOR MEI TRIED TO EXTEND MY 6 FEET CABLE AND I DID NOT GET ANY SIGNAL
I bought this for $13 at Big Lots, the company formerly known as Pic & Save. Unlike the previous reviewer, mine stays shut with the batteries in it. However, I'm not impressed with the unit. The receiver/dongle which plugs into the USB port is silver, so it matches my laptop, but it is large, which interferes with putting anything into the directly adjacent USB port on my laptop. The dongle has a green light which flashes when you move the mouse. Some might consider the light to be very cool. To each his own.The problem I have with the mouse is that it jumps on the wrong surface. I tried using it on a wood table and it did a horrible job of controlling the cursor. (It works better on the wood desk at the office.) I pulled out an orange manilla folder to use as a mousepad, and the mouse works much better.The unit has a nice rubber grip around the edge, making it easy to lift and move the unit. Ergonomics are acceptable. The unit is a bit heavy for a portable mouse, and the mouse buttons are a bit stiff. The scroll wheel works well and can act as a third button, clicking on and off a fast scroll feature. (Nice feature for a cheap mouse.)Finally, Microsoft and Logitech both make wireless moble mice that let you store the dongle on the mouse. The m/s mouse shuts off the mouse when the dongle is stored, saving battery power. I assume the Logitech does this as well. The Gear Head mouse does not.Conclusion: It works in a pinch. I suggest spending a bit more money.
I have had this drive for over a year and to be honest I have gotten zero use out of it. It takes so long to copy a file it is a complete waste of time. Even worse, more than half the time the file will not complete because the drive will have an IO error. I found Iomega's tech support to be horrible and rude. I might as well have burned 2 hundred dollars, this thing just sits on the floor *turned off* because when it is on the whole network is slowed down!!! buyer beware.
...by the low price. This is junk, IMHO. I'd give 0 stars if Amazon allowed it.I bought 2 of these and both of them trashed otherwise good working disks.Yes, trashed. Both disks were corrupt after installing them in this enclosure.Fortunately I have image backups of both disks. (Hitachi and Fujitsu).I have used lots of these in the past and I know what I am talking about, this is a very poor product.It's main problem may be that it cannot function from the limited power that USB provides and has no means of an external power supply. This is especially important for older disks that are more power hungry.On top of that, it comes with a really weird USB Y cable that has 3 USB A connectors. Strange.Normally these enclosures have a B connector and come with an A to B or A to mini B cable.Spend $20 more and get a reliable product.
It works, but you have to turn up the volume up very high most of the time. OK for podcasts but I would not dream of using it for music.
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 bought these headphones with the intent of using them to watch movies on my laptop and listing to music on my phone. I was completely disappointed with what I received.Cons:They're made out of cheap plastic that creaks and groans when you move them even slightly.The bass is overpowering and not in a good way. The bass literally drowns out the rest of the music. You have to turn the bass nearly to the lowest possible setting to get a decent sound.The sound is distorted and muddy. I love my skullcandy earbuds. They're clear and absolutely nothing like these headphones.The battery lasts about 3 hours. Make sure to turn the headphones off when you're done with them, otherwise you'll have to change the battery every time you use it if you want to use the "subwoofer"Pros:They're comfortable, I wore them for a 15 hour flight from the middle east and I didn't have any problems.The folding feature is pretty handy. They'll fold up neatly into the travel bag.The cord is a great length and pretty sturdyOverall I'm unsatisfied with my purchase. I'll end up replacing these with a better build set of headphones. I don't recommend buying these.
I bought this product about a year ago. After six months I had a computer failure. I was relying on this product as a backup for all my personal files. When I went to re-attach the drive to restore my files, the unit failed. My computer could see the SC101 on th network, but it showed no available drives to attach. I was finally able to reformat and start over, but lost ALL my data.Well, 3 months later.......it happened again. Now I am buying a simple HDD enclosure. I won't be able to use it on the network but at least I will be able to salvage my hard drive.
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.
I purchased this skillet in 08/8/10. I haven't had this skillet a full year - yet the non-stick coatingis peeling off. Not in small places, but wide sections. Even against the inside wall, were you wouldn't think it would peel. I wonder is anyone else having this problem. One man had the same problem with his skiillet, sent it back - received a new one that peeled as well. I like the small size I'll just try my luck with a different brand.
Thought I would go for a cheap alternative to the sony. Big mistake. It might not work too bad when you are out of the shower, but it is not near loud enough to be heard over the shower. I ended up selling it for $2 at a garage sale. I even felt a little bad getting that much for it.
Totally a rip off. I'll never buy on Amazon again. Both batteries were Ni-CAD not Li-Ion and they don't last as long as my old Ni-CAD's do. There is nowhere to complain and they are VERY EXPENSIVE Ni-CAD's.
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!
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...
from right off the back i saw that it was smaller then the ram disk already in it so i tried putting it in anyway and my computer would not boot till i took it out so my recomedation is to not buy this if your ram stick is big because it want work
I did a lot of research beforehand, not only looking at different sansa's, but different mp3 players. I was especially looking for an mp3 player with a built in FM Tuner, so I could listen to a talk show at night and also listen to music when it was done (all while working out). First off, the FM Tuner is a piece of crap. Not only is its extremely inconsistent with its clarity, but majority of the time there is to much static to even bear listening to the radio at all. Second of all, countless mp3's i put on it were read as "bad tracks." (all of these mp3's work on my ipod, and aren't protected or anything either). Playlists on this thing aren't worth the hassle. Plus, the only case I could find for this thing cost $30 which is what I paid for the player itself!Bottom line, look elsewhere for a mp3 player, especially if you are ever going to use the FM Tuner. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for, this thing WILL play music, but is cheap nonetheless. Be careful. I never thought of myself as an ipod advocate, but i would definitely pay the extra money for one of those (a thousand times more reliable, simpler, and manageable).
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!
I've had this printer and the DN (double sided) version. The first had 4 service calls within the first 6 months, and it worked for the next 10 months. Because of the high cost of the service plan vs the actual printer cost, we decided not to buy it. Ink is used at an incredible rate, even though we only print about 1000 prints per month, instead of it's 80k rating. Warmup takes forever and uses tons of power and generates a lot of heat. The high cost of ink prompted us to try the generic (Media Sciences) ink. The colors weren't quite as good, but that wasn't a problem for us. A few months later one of the heater elements or sensors broke (according to the error code).Thinking that we made a mistake with the generic ink, we bought another printer, this time the DN. Double-sided prints were blurred, so that extra expense was a waste. This printer only had 1 service call in the first year. Again, due to the fact that the service contract was half what we paid for the printer in the first place, we opted out. After 13 months, this printer has failed as well, with a variety of different error codes. Repair is likely to cost as much as a new unit.I don't know what we were thinking purchasing a second one of these printers, but hopefully that can be offset by the following:Do not buy this printer! It is unreliable and far more expensive to run than Xerox will lead you to believe.
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.
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.
How hard can a review for speakers wires be. Let me say that these are the worst undependable speaker wires. Here are a few pros and cons.Cons:1. Plastic housing is the worst. When you get the speaker wires they seem to strip ok. But after 2 weeks in a smoke house where the temperatures can flutuate between comfortable and hot. The wires become hard to strip and seems to fall apart.2. I bought 50 feet of spool and somebody at quality assurance taped 2 ends of the speaker wires together from the manufacturer. Unbelievable. So it was not continuous.Pros:There are none except maybe the pretty purple colorSummary:I would not buy these speaker wires anymore
Even though it says on the box "works great with Windows XP" I found out that it doesn't. It is NOT Windows XP compatible.
If you like to take pictures of the ground with your Nikon D70, including possibly the tips of the tripod if you are in wide angle, this is the tripod for you. With a 24-120 zoom lens, it is almost impossible to tighten the ball up to the point that it will hold. At the point you think it might hold, you are sure you'll break the tightening knob (using a Leatherman). I think I got it; I think I got it; Don't got it. Probably fine for a point and shoot.
I needed a new printer because my old HP was jamming every time and after your printer is 3 months old, HP won't give any technical help... As many folks know, photo paper is expensive so this is an expensive problem to have. Stupid me bought a new HP printer... This one makes a huge racket every time it prints. It sounds like it's chewing up your paper, but it hasn't yet. (3 days old) I printed some pictures and thought the results were kind of bad, so I printed the same photo file on the same brand of paper on my old printer. It looked 10x better. I thought I'd just go back to praying in front of the old printer not to eat my pictures, but alas it already has... Needless to say I am minus $100 and w/o printer for Xmas... I finally learned .... NO MORE HP PRODUCTS!!!
According to both Linksys and AOL this router is not compatible with AOL broadband. Of course, I only found this out after hours and hours of talking to people who apparently did not know.
I expected this unit to be a bit more robust for the $1,000 price tag, but was disappointed that it felt cheap in my hands. After about a day's worth of usage I didn't feel that the unit had long-term durability so I returned it in exchange for the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L USM. I bought my 17-55 from Adorama and they were fast and efficient on processing my return without issues.If you can live with paying $1,000 for what equates down to quality glass in a cheap feeling plastic and an un-sealed dust-prone lens, go for it. I would suggest, for the price, the 24-105 f/4 L USM or the 24-70 f/2.8 L USM.
I bought this MP3 Player thinking it would be really great but it turned out to be not as great as I thought it would be.Things I like:~It is small and easy to carry with you wherever you go.~The earphones are nice and comfortable.~It looks very cool.~It comes with a carrying case and a thing to carry it on your arm.Things I didn't like:~One time I turned the volume up just a little and it blasted so loud that it hurt my ears.~When you pull of the squishy things on the earphones to clean them, sometimes the earphones fall apart and you have to push them back together.~The worst thing about it is that it is horrible at sorting the music. I put on lots of different songs by different artists and it screwed almost all of it up. Songs were not put in the right albums and tons of other thing s were totally not right. You can fix it almost all the way if you have enough time.I might reccomend this to someone only if if they have a lot of time and patience to work with it.
I bought this CD player about four months ago, and although it worked okay, it ate up batteries and skipped a lot--just walking would trigger it. This CD player is NOT AT ALL good for jogging or working out, because you won't even be able to hear the music with any movement. After dropping it once, it stopped playing ANY CDs, responding with "NO DISK." This product is a complete waste of money, and now I can't even return it because my warranty up. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE.
Can i hear you say &quot;dog crap&quot;? This camera seemed great from the reviews, and boy did I do my homework on this one. Problem was that intermittently there would be a problem during playback of tapes, ie: extreme digitalization or blocks across the video. It drove me crazy so i sent it back to amazon, who then sent me out another unit. Same issue with this one!!! Called sharp and was told they thought maybe i was using the wrong tapes???? How is that possible, I was using Sony Mini DV's, no mystery there. They told me not to use TDK tapes as they are having issues with this camera, thankfully i did not use TDK. Anyway, after 13 months of this issue, i had enough. Called Sharp corporate and demanded to speak with the CEO. Ended up speaking with one of his people who couldnt have been nicer in fixing the issue. They are sending me a totally different model camera......hope that solves it!!!
The item did not work as promised when I received it. It was new, and looked very nice, but did not work. The owner of the company insisted it did (even though it didn't) but after I threatened with the BBB etc... They honored my refund. This situation was eventually resolved by a full refund.
I'm surprised that no one is complaining about the poor quality of the USB software and/or the USB hardware on this device. I've had nothing but problems under 3 different OS versions (Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP), 3 different computers, and 2 identical DW-90 digital recorders.In all cases, the "Digital Wave Player" software will lose connection with the recorder within a few seconds of plugging it in to the USB cable. Under Windows XP, the connection isn't lost for 6-7 seconds (yippie!) so you still have a chance to download *some* of the WAV files before the connection is lost, but folks, this "workaround" is PATHETIC!What's worse, Olympus's web site has no updated drivers for this recorder. In fact, the DW-90 doesn't even show up in the dropdown for "Digital Voice Recorders". Gee, I wonder why?I've sent email to Olympus describing this issue; if they come back with anything enlightening I'll be sure to update this post on Amazon. In the meantime, don't buy this recorder unless you don't need USB capabilites (...but then isn't that was made this recorder so appealing in the first place?).
I bought this HP3600n printer as an upgrade for my worn-out HP2500. I immediately experienced a drastic drop in printing speed. The print language is HP JetReady 4.2, which is a host-based language. HP seems to have removed the processing power to reduce costs on these low-end printers and placed the burden on the users computer. I am running OSX 10.4.11 on a G4 PPC tower and printing to this printer is unacceptable. It takes 1 hours to print a 24-page document from InDesign and 9 minutes to print a 1 page Illustrator doc that contains only text. Also you surrender the computer while this processing takes place. It is like not having a print spooler function.You also have to put up with the very light and contrasty color from the new toners. This can be tweaked out by cranking every color control from the panel ( plus two for all colors and all shades.) I suspect that the amount of toner used per page will correspondingly go up resulting in high consumable costs.It was mistake on my part in buying this printer. The correct choice for a unit with comparable duty cycle and features but with a processor is the CP3505. Compare and contrast the two printers at HP web site and you will see that a lot of features are obtained for a small increase in price.Thank goodness that my supplier allowed me to return this printer.Think long and hard before buying any model HP laser printer with host based processing.
These headphones are EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I can't wear them for more than a few minutes. The sound quality is decent for the price, but doesn't seem to have much low-end. I'd been using cheaper JVC earbuds before I picked these up, and I'll probably just end up getting another pair of those to replace these.JVC HAFX66B Air Cushion Headphones (Black)
I ordered these and hooked them up stereo (parallel dual voice coil) to an older class AB amplifier that was slightly less than 1000watts by two into 2ohms RMS like they claim these handle. They were placed into separate 2.2 cubic ft sealed enclosures. The bass was not all that impressive, and the response was not even close to flat. I heard a buzzing sound, so I took them out and removed the cheap plastic covers on the back, and found a rather puny magnet structure. Removing this made the buzzing go away, until the other speaker began making a different buzz at low volumes, especially noticable at higher frequencies with my LPF crossover turned off. I'm guessing that a voice coil charred, under the specified 550W RMS! If not, then the darn thing came that way. I recommend a solid pair of 10"s over these. You will get the same sound with better reliability and more honest specifications for roughly the same price. I wonder if Power Acoustik makes anything worth while?
Poor quality router, that had to be reset every once and a while. When it worked speeds were ok, but range rather short and then it stopped working altogether after 18 months.
This printer has very few redeeming qualities. It worked as it should for the first few months I had it (have owned it for 6 years), but developed numerous problems after only 6 months. It jams up frequently, has trouble even taking paper from the paper feed unless I literally help feed it in, the scanner and copier work sometimes but not others (what fixes this or causes the problem is hard to determine), and here's the worst thing: it will stop working completely at times, saying it doesn't recognize the color cartridge (the problem that seems to be most common for owners of this printer).The ONLY solution I've found that is at all reliable is to completely reinstall the software. Easy enough if you still have the disk, but also a huge pain in the butt.Look hereHP Support website -->[...]for downloading new software/drivers, etc. I just reinstalled the software with this for the 5th time since the original installation, and now everything seems to be working perfectly, including scanning and copying. Still, I would bet that my printer will once again become possessed within the next 6 months, and I'll have to reinstall the software again.TLDR: This printer is TERRIBLE, and unless you like frequently reinstalling the software, you should definitely get a different machine.
My original remote for my t.v. broke. I bought this one to replace it and thought that if it would control at least as much of my dvd/vcr functions as the original t.v. remote had done, so much the better. But it controls only a limited number of the functions for each and will not allow full use of the devices' menus. Contrary to the other very positive reviews here, I am not impressed!
If you have a DLP, plasma, or LCD television, I'd try something else. This disc is cheap, but not really helpful. The instructions are useless. They just give you some test screens but don't tell you how you should adjust your set. I'm pretty tech savvy, but this was not helpful at all.
If this is Swarovski, then they have merged with China!This item has no sparkle. They are drab and cheaply made. The case is very thin and was a big disappointment. I returned it the same day I received it.The packaging is AMAZING. The packaging costs more than the product. They took a cheap product and packaged it to look really expensive.
I bought these headphones to replace my Sony wired headphones. I listen to all different types of music on my computer and my system. I thought wireless would be nice way to go so I could walk around my apartment. However, I was fooled into thinking that it was possible to get at least close to wired quality. I was wrong!!! These headphones did not come close to matching my Sony headphones. As far as the isolated music quality goes, they were decent, I've heard much worse. Their specs look much better on paper than they sound. They are also very light and comfortable, a bit bulky and wide, but they fit well nevertheless. However, there was a ridiculous amount of white noise and hissing. There is no excuse for a 900 Mz signal to be that bad. I am not completely new to RF technology either. I took away any possible interference I could think of. They pop very loudly also when you move. I am guessing it is frequency hopping or simply cutting out. Comparitively, they sound like listening to music on your car stereo while driving 90 on the freeway on a rainy and windy day. I also had to turn the volume on the headphones themselves all the way up to even get the normal listening volume I get on my speakers or other headphones. Bottom line: a extra star for decent sound quality alone that doesn't stand up to picky taste and a bad review overall for sounding like a ditant freight train. I am returning them after 1 day out of pure disappointment.
Six years ago, these were Sony's top-of-the-line in-ear headphones. There's lots to like with these headphones. Low-end bass was superb compared to stock headphones that came with your mp3 player or Walkman. The short length of the headphone cord was ideal if you wore your music player around your neck or on an armband in the gym. But who really does that? Sony packaged an extension cord with this product, but the extension cord made the headphones too long! I bought these from the Sony Store in San Francisco at the full retail price of $74.99. As of this writing, Amazon is selling it for the basement-bargain price of $13.66.While it's a great deal, it's not worthy of purchase because these headphones will not last. After a few months of the purchase, I lost nearly almost every earbud that came with the headphones because they kept falling off. A few months later, the right speaker went mute (typical of other Sony in-ear headphones I've used in the past). The cord relief and plug cover started deteriorating and falling off. Why pay any amount of money for something that will turn to into garbage so quickly?There are other in-ear headphones that are much more worthy of purchasing over these. Since the Creative EP-640 that Amazon used to sell for $13 isn't available anymore, might I suggest the similar Creative EP-630 which Amazon sells for $18? The bass response in these Creative earbuds are much better than that of these Sonys and other more expensive earbuds I've tried (including Monster and Ultimate Ears).In summary, don't buy these headphones at any price. It's not worth your money.
Charter Communications is my provider and they were not able to get this modem to work with their service. They said they had problems with the Office connect. I also called 3Com a and that didn't help either, everyone was helpful but check the service compatibility list of modems before ordering this one.
ATTENTION!!! THIS IS NOT THE VCLMHG07A! THIS IS VCLMHG07. DO NOT PURCHASE IT!!! They sent me the wrong one and they haven't retourn my call either. I contacted AMAZON and they said they will help me to contact the seller!
The camcorder broke within the first year of service. As usual, it broke when I needed it the most - "Lens Cap" error. I was trying to film big event in my son's life. I only used it few times and had recoded 5 tapes.Since it was under warranty, I have sent it back to JVC. A couple days later I called JVC to confirm that they have received it (they did) and explained what was wrong with it. Rep. said that this is a known issue and they will fix it for free. Fat chance. Few days later JVC called back and said that it will cost $150 to repair my unit. They said "optical unit" broke and the part is free, but I have to pay for the labor. When I said that I want the free part and will fix my unit myself they refused to send part to me, saying it will violate the warranty. When I said that I do not care about warranty anymore and just want free part, they said the part is free only if repair done by authorized center. Go figure.I will never buy JVC product anymore. Stay away from JVC.
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.
I bought this player a year ago, recently the screen got cracked. Creative will not repair. I was told to go to the online store and buy another one, yeah right. Buy an IPod, at least they can fix what they sell.
The design flaw with this device is that everything depends on a wholly undependable ink system. I'm on my third replacement. I bought one; it didn't work out the box; returned and replaced (of course with a refurbished rather than new); returned and replaced again.Each time there has been something wrong with the ink carriage or the cartridges.For those with the same problem, you too have seen those maddening blinking ink cartridges. Cartridges are full, but for whatever reason the printer can't read them. And this problem shuts the whole printer down. You can't even scan documents to your desktop. Sometimes if I turn the printer on and off 3 or 4 times, or leave it on overnight and then re-set, then it will work. Most of the time it won't, and in any case I need my printer to work more often than not (rather than the other way around).Since my printer does occasionally work, I understand why those who luckily have a nondefective carriage are happy with it. It scans and prints just fine. But even so -- it chugs ink like a man who just emerged from the Sahara. Even with occassional use I'm buying expensive cartridges all the time. The ink-jet system is a poor choice -- too fragile and the expense of continually buying new cartridges quickly overtakes any upfront savings versus a laser.Canon have given up on its product; since mine works at least sometimes they won't do anything further. Well, I've given up on Canon, and the ink-jet system. I'm scrapping my losses and buying a different brand and a laser.
This is truly a woeful product. My wife got a pair; first time I tried them on I thought they fit a little awkwardly but once you jam it in your ear, I got some decent bass and mids for earbuds. Nothing to write home about, but better than I expected for six bucks' worth of earbuds. So I ordered a pair for myself at work. Would that it were I had tried them out for more than ten seconds before doing so.My wife subsequently found that they did not stay in her ear when she jogs, so she bequeathed this pair to me and used a different, even cheaper pair we have. Sound quality is not important to her. So I've been using these at work.1, they are uncomfortable unless you barely hang them in your ear. In that case they don't really stay in and they sound TERRIBLE. You really do have to wedge this "sound tube" deep into your ear to get any of the bass. At that point, they become pretty darned uncomfortable. I'm not sure the human ear can accommodate these things in such a way that you can hear any of the 'good sound'.2, the sound. It's mediocre if you jam them in your ear, poor if you just kind of let it sit loosely in your ear. But the sound quality is abysmal. I've tried them with several computers and three MP3 players and it essentially sounds like either they can't handle the typical headphone jack's power rating, or the drivers are blown. I get this crackly sound from treble and a kind of 'bleed' of bass, exactly as you'd hear if you put a pair of speakers that can only handle 100 watts on a 500W amp, or if you had blown a woofer. All the same computers / MP3 players obviously sound great with a pair of normal headphones. Also, the distortion is present even at very low volumes, which leads me to believe that it is a manufacturing defect and not just power handling. This is pretty frustrating, as the things are less than 2 weeks old and neither my wife nor I listen to music very loud at all.I may crack open the second pair I ordered just to see if this first pair is just defective, but what a major failure of an ostensibly very simple product. If you're looking for something that can be comfortable and provide decent bass, this is not it. If you don't want all of your favorite music to be completely washed out with distortion, these won't help you.==========Update: I opened the second pair to find pretty comparable, if perhaps slightly improved performance. It may or may not be a simple perception rather than reality. However, I do have a new baseline for comparison: Skullcandy ink'd earbuds. They absolutely blow these earbuds out of the water.The Coby earbuds receive a lot of very positive reviews, but I notice one very consistent feature of every positive review: every last one of these fails to make a comparison to competitive products (major brand earbuds under $10). They compare them to very old earbuds; earbuds that came with a cheap MP3 player (worth about 10 cents?); old headphones. All the reviews that contain some reference to comparable, current products are pretty poor. Before you go off and buy these and think you're getting a bargain, do some reading and take that for what it is.I would absolutely recommend the Skullcandy ink'd over these. The price difference isn't even worth mentioning. The skullcandy earbuds are a good product; these are not. I also just purchased a pair of JBuds J5 earbuds and found them to be clearly superior to Coby, but still inferior to the Skullcandy ink'd. Point being, these Coby earbuds really are at the very bottom of the totem pole.Go here and buy:[...]
I had all of my files on this computer....felt safe with this product....after Hurricane Sandy, the computer, mother board and power supply was fried and was plugged into this unit.
Man I think theres something wrong with these vector caps... this is a 1.2 farad... it bent and snapped while charging on my system because it couldnt handle the cap bank sux...
We bought this modem/router at Best Buy and really loved it until we tried to use Skype. We called Netgear's tech line and set everything up just right. Then we contacted Skype's tech department to make double sure. Each time we tried to make a Skype call, the voice on the other end was so garbled that you couldn't understand anything. So we returned it and bought a 2Wire...Skype works great now!
The printer installed fine under Windows XP, and small text looks OK. But pictures and large text are very "streaky". Pages often print a little crooked even though the paper looks aligned OK in the feed chute. When it prints, it almost always feeds in extra sheets no matter what type of paper I use, and this often leads to jams. On documents over 5-6 pages or so, it will dump paper eveywhere because the receive tray is so poorly designed (doesn't matter how I adjust it). Not to mention the toner limit of 1500 pages - and the new toner replacement for 6k pages costs as much as the printer.I made a big mistake buying this printer and will buy a different make once the toner runs out. Konica-Minolta should be ashamed for creating such a low quality printer.
I didn't buy - a young and foolish relative did. He thought you could take good or bad pictures with a Holga. He didn't realise that they don't offer a choice - only bad. Nothing on this camera is built to last more than a few films and that is if it wotks in the first place. The finish is so bad that many will probably not function. Idiot photography has to be the only activity where a seller can persuade the stupid to part with $50 for something that costs less than 20 cents to make. Many of the available accessories will have unit production costs under 1 cent. There is no room for quality control when replacement costs are so low.For $1.50 equivalent I bought my nephew an old Brownie box camera from a Charity shop - what you call a thrift shop. It takes the same 120 film. It has the same crappy single meniscus lense and it works best at it's preset focus which is about 12 feet.He's sold the chinese crap to a fellow student who is pathetically happy with it. My nephew is also happy becasue he's got 20 for film and processing, gets similar results and he has now bought, on my recommendation, a Beirette 35mm for 1. That probably will return too good a print but we can doctor the camera and lense a bit to Holga-ise the images.
I was not pleased with this product. It adds a lot of bulk to the player, made worse by the irremovable belt clip, so the player does not fit comfortably in your pocket. If you intend to clip it to your belt or something, it might work well for you. If you want to carry it in your pocket, however, it does not work well.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. Second of all, it really doesn't work well as a stand when it's pulled back. My player just tended to topple forward when I attempted to stand it up in that way.Another problem, and this is more my personal preference than a flaw, is that I don't like how you have to button the flap shut. I like to be able to pull the player out of my pocket and operate it with one hand. Having the flap buttoned shut impedes the ability to do this.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.There are far better players out there. Don't buy this one just because it's cheap. Which it really isn't when you consider standard ground shipping adds another 8 bucks to the cost.
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.
The write-up for this product does not make it clear that this is just a ROM drive. I ordered the product because I misunderstood that all the various listings were what it could read not what it could write to. I sent the thing back and had to pay the return postage. The time lost is the problem. I did order a new RW drive from Amazon.
DVD tray locks up, no release, customer service very poor,unresponsive to emails, warranty returns? You pay shipping, video display fades in and out, finally returned mine for store credit. I would not recommend this if it were under $100. Had they made an effort to assist I might feel better.
Mine lasted about 4 months before the pot-metal nut embedded in the pan head stripped and the handle came off in my hand.
The picture shown is for a USB card with a dongle but that is not what you get. It is a standard CardBus to USB2.0 adapter with the connectors fixed on the end of the card. This is a Amazon issue I have run into in the past where the add showed a 7.1 version of software but the actual store only carried version 7.0. If you look closely you can see that the card pictured is for a Mac but what you get is the IBM compatible version.(no dongle)
I am buying a second LaCie drive in an attempt to rescue documents that I thought would be safe on my original drive that has crashed after about 1.5 years. $160 for the second drive (which I intend to swap parts with in an effort to resurrect my data) is a much cheaper solution than spending two to ten times that amount to have my data professionaly rescued. (A service LaCie doesn't offer!) Please... read the forums before you buy this drive! Had I done so, I would not have come near this drive with a stick!
I thought I was ordering the Sharp product but I received a "generic" instead. I consider this false advertising and I would hope that Amazon would do something about it.
I ordered the Linksys Wireless PrintServer (WPS11) along with the 4 port router (BEFW11S4) and wireless network card (WPC11). The router and wireless card were easy to setup and work great, but I've had nothing but problems with the print server. After spending 90 minutes on the phone with Linksys support (very helpful and they tried very hard to help set it up) I was told the printserver was defective and to return it. I recently received the replacement and once again received another defective item. As I said previously the router and wireless card work great, and the tech support at Linksys spent a considerable amount of time on the phone with me trying to get the items to work, but I'm 0 for 2 with the print server. Looking back I would have probably purchased a router/printserver combo.I hope this helps.
After reading the reviews for this item I was excited to try it and was in need of a low-end microphone. I have one of headset ones and it has the same quality with LOTS of noise and poor recording. I compared it to the integrated one on my laptop and that one is better! It may be that I don't know how to mix things properly for sound recording. But I thought that based on all the comments that this would be a great, out of the box item that I could just plug in and use with any Windows program, Audacity, or other audio program. Terrible background noise no matter how far I am from it and what I do. It sounds like the person talking through the static on the TV in Poltergeist! I tried it on two computers to determine if the sound card made any difference. It did not.Glad it was on sale, but not that I got it.
I've had probably 10 mp3 players and the Rio software is by far the worst of any I have ever seen! It is a complete disaster, inconvenient and frustrating as hell if you have more than a few mp3s on your computer. The best players have a simple drag and drop from Windows type format. Then there are alot of players that have proprietary programs that work pretty well. But this is the worst! And they haven't changed it from when I bought my first Rio 500 years ago! If you have a lot of mp3s on your computer Rio Manager will list them 2 or three times and then make it awkward to find them and download.I mean, what the hell is wrong with this company! It's like driving a well made car except half the windshield is covered up! Or driving a great car in a strange city and the maps are all screwed up! I don't get it!
I received 8 of these things on-time. They come with a mini CD with drivers on them. I installed the drivers on 4 different PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. Not one would work. I kept getting an error saying that the driver would not start. I went to the website of the chipset manufacturer and downloaded the latest drivers and got the same result. I spent hours trying to make these work. I should have returned them. On the packaging, there is no reference to any manufacturer. I was totally out of luck. I can't understand how anyone could possibly get these working. Don't waste your money!!!
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.
It appears the charger does not charge two batteries simultaneous, rather it seems it charges them sequential which of course takes twice the time!One is better off with two individual chargers!
This is a great device but it does appear to be having problems which may be related to Apple's latest software. My device, for no apparent reason started blinking orange and green and would not play. Apple recommends resetting and or updating to restore. Go to Google and see for yourself the growing number of complaints of cases where the latest iPod Updater will not restore the Shuffle, and although the device will charge, it fails to mount. I strongly recommend checking the return policy before purchasing.
The quality of the digital pictures are poor at best. One must hold the binoculars perfectly still to get a decent shot. What you see through the binoculars is not in alignment with the digital camera.
I had read some bad reviews here on Amazon.com and CNet but I thought "hey, its Canon, they sell a ton of them, it must just be whiners". I was wrong. The picture quality of the Elura is awful. It is a nice size, great ergonomics, but lousy picture - very grainy and virtually no color fidelity.I returned it immediately.
I bought this model from Amazon because of the good review re format compatibility issues and its low price. Perhaps there is something to the adage you get what you pay for. Yesterday it inexplicably wouldn't turn on. Surprising considering low use: we used it one to two days a week (3 hours a week max.) for the seven weeks we had it. Very disappointed. Of course I threw out boxes and warranties, having assumed it would last for at least a year. Online user manuals had no solution for this issue. My spouse who is an electrical engineer could not fix it. I am bitter.
WARNING! FIRE HAZARD!! Sadly, the battery pack I received was defective. And it had enough charge to attempt to "run" the cordless phone I installed it in. After some minor smoke (for real) that handset is destroyed. I would certainly avoid this as yet another example of Chinese low quality. If you have purchased these, I strongly suggest you grab a DVM and check polarity first. By the way, it is not reversed internally in the battery. The wiring from the battery is correct in that the red wire is positive. But the connector was installed backwards and thus polarity is reversed via that problem. Clearly, no final check at the factory. So I would only believe it to be safe after checking with a meter and disregard wire colors, connector markings/keyings etc. Better yet - don't buy it! Or return it!!
The price was right. The features were great, USB , 4Mg, LCD, Flash, Video out, etc...Big problems: The SOFTWARE, it will not let you download to a specific directory. It will not let you set the name as you save them off. You have to load all your pictures into a &quot;Polaroid Photo Album&quot; and then go 5 levels deep in windows explorer to find the actual jpeg files.Polaroid did not write the software so they are no help with it. ArcSoft wrote the software for Polaroid, so they say talk to Polaroid.Other USB cameras show up as a hard drive in explorer when they are attached. You just drag the files you want off or on. NOT this one.On occasion, it is nice to load pictures back into the camera to show someone, when a PC is not handy. You CAN NOT load pictures with this software.Alot of USB cameras support &quot;Video for Windows&quot; and allow the camera to be used as a CAM. Although the camera will show live video in the driver window, it does not support &quot;Video for Windows&quot; so it CAN NOT be used as a CAM.Also, like other digital cameras, PDC 1100 eats batteries. It seems worse than most.Anyway price and features DO NOT make a good camera, as I have learned. Oh well.
Well I'm one of those bad luck or what. It's 9 months' old and it stopped working. Will follow up if any luck with the warranty.
I do not think this is not a PCI card to connect your desktop computer to a wireless hub. It is very important to read the technical information about this card. It should say "ONLY campatible with the Linksys Instant Wireless network PC Card (wpc11)". This is the card used in a laptop configuation. I do not think this is supposed to be used like a wireless connection for your desktop computer (Internet Server) to a hub. It is more like a cross over cable for desktop computer to laptop solution.If you are looking for quick, limited, solution this will work just fine. I am not saying that this card will *not* connect to a hub, I just do not think that conecting to a hub is what this product was meant to do.If you are pointing this card into a wall or hide it in a desk it is not going to work well. I bought this and sent it back at my expense because I did not read the fine print.Good Luck with your wireless adventure. I am sure it will be changing soon.
I got one of the earliest examples of these new devices. They are simple to install and fairly simple to use. In essence, you put it on your keychain, and anytime you hear a song you like (and perhaps want to buy), you hit the button. Then, you attach it to your computer via the cradle, log on to Sony's eMarker website, and by selecting your city and station (you must remember what station you were listening to when you hit the button), it checks the time stored in the unit against the playlist supplied to the Sony website from each radio station. You can get some info on the song/artist, hear some clips, and if you're so-inclined, you can buy the complete song from Sony via download. This is a 'free service', unless you decide to buy the music. In that sense, the eMarker is a clever tool for Sony to sell direct-to-consumer, avoiding the other means of internet distribution now available, as well as circumventing the retailer.
We were disappointed with the poor quality of the Logan LG1500 slide file. We returned it. A rivet was missing from the handle and it was of poor construction. It is way over priced.
I have been having this problem ever since I got it: the USB-connected devices (keyboard, webcam) stop functioning. The firewire ones (iPod and external HD) keep receiving power and working correctly. I have looked for solutions but have found none. I am using a G4 Powerbook.
Sorry, but if you are looking for straight up headphones go get some jbuds. The cord on these are way too long and I simply wasnt a fan of the product all around.
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.
I am dissatisfied with this phone card. 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.
I would not recommend this product. Had to return it after my patience in coping with its problems ran out.The problems are the same as other users mention in their reviews:1. Using the mouse together with Shift or Option keys, for instance, when selecting multiple items, is impossible most of times, even when the batteries are fresh. This action freezes the mouse, unless you place the transmitter very close - 2-5 inches away.2. The keyboard keys skip letters or get stuck all the time resulting in multiple letter entriessssssssssssssssssssss, it is even worse when the Backspace key or an Enter repeats itself endlessly. It feels like the plastic pads underneath the keys are not flexible enough and do not pop back up after the key is released.3. The signal transmission range is very poor, again, even if the batteries are new or freshly charged. I ended up putting the transmitter just some 10 inches from the mouse.4. The keyboard controls, such as Volume also works poorly, it either cranks the sould all the way up, or needs to be repeatedly pressed in order to get any response. It can be attributed to the overall poor keyboard key input quality.Do not waste your money on this product, because you will be wasting your time eventually.
I bought my RP-56 one year and two weeks ago. It has stopped paying discs. I now see an error message "H02" and the player stops. I did some searching on the internet and this appears to be a very common problem with all Panasonic DVD players. As faras I can tell, only Panasonic can make this repair. H02 indicates there is a "spindle server error". The disc doesn't spin. I tried taking the case off and helping the player start by giving the disc holder a spin with my finger and that actually makes it work! Luckily, I purchased the extended service option, so I can still get it serviced for free. ... I will not buy another panasonic DVD player and would not recommend it.
DO NOT BUY!!! Just a little warning. I bought the Riot Riot about 2 months ago...Major problems thus far.First off, at only 25% filled with songs, the player lasts dramatically less than the 10 hours on play time they advertise. I get approximately 2-3 hours--and that is at 25% capacity in use.Secondly, power switch provides for 3 options: off, lock and on (the lock is used so you can't accidently press any buttons while playing. My first pet peeve is that the lock should be a totally different button. When swtiching from the on to lock position [off--lock--on] chances are you will switch it off. The switch is much like a dimmer switch on the wall of on a household light. Only the 3 functions operate within 1 inch total and the switch moves to the next spot. You have to watch how much pressure you use otherwise you turn the device off and will need to restart the entire thing.Third, that power switch has broken, which means down time and repairs needed under it's 1 year warranty. Again, I have had this for about 2 months of which down time has accumulated to 1.5 weeks not including repair time.Lastly, the system crashes ALL the time AND there is no use for the reset button. When the system crashed no button is operable. I basically have to wait for it to drain its battery and turn off. The first time took a little over a day. After the battery is drained, recharging is required which means more down time and less use time.Basically, this is the worst product I have ever bought in my life. The price caught my eye but I warn you DO NOT BE DECIEVED! This product has severe flaws!
These speakers have been roundly panned by at least fifteen audiophile magazines for over thirty years. They famously lost a lawsuit in the Supreme Court to Consumer Reports. Their bass and treble frequencies are artificially boosted, their imaging is non-existant, and their annoying resonances at particular frequencies are the stuff of legend. If critical listening isn't your thing why on earth would you shell out this kind of money?
After a year they started falling apart. All of the leather around the speaker started falling off and then the cloth split allowing the foam to come out.
I received the AD-1500 today. Set it up. Pressed Open/Close. The display indicated my choice, but the tray refused to open. Some mechanism within whined for a minute or two, until the player gave up.So now I get to return it.Granted, glitches happen. No manufacturer is perfect, and this may be an isolated incident. But it doesn't particularly inspire consumer confidence, either.Just to be clear: my 1-star rating doesn't indicate anything about the actual picture or audio performance of the Apex player ... I never got that far.
This Piece of junk was sent to me and i took it in my hand and there were things rattling inside, which gave me a premonition of things to come. Well it just didnt work, it wouldnt spin. Send it back by air express....phew!!! I then ordered the yamaha 16X, and ill let you know about it soon..
To potential owners of the Vianix SASO,I have recently reached the end of my rope with both the SASO and the Vianix corporation and it was a very long rope. The first 2 SASOs I received were immediately defective right out of the box. The first had horrible playback and the second wouldn't record at all. The third SASO I receive had defects that showed up later in transferring data from the SASO to my PC and the FOURTH SASO I received was defective with horrible playback. I spoke directly to Ed Prokop of the Vianix Corporation and after he gave me the run around for many months and broke many promises and verbal agreements he still provided NO COMPENSATION for his miscommunication. The SASO itself is very lacking. The one unit I had that partially worked was not very impressive. It is slow. The software is choppy. The supposed "high quality" recordings were never what you might expect from high quality. The battery life is not very long. The mic jack only works with powered microphones. It is in NO WAY RELIABLE AS AN MP3 player. The only time I could get it to play MP3s was when I reduced the quality of the MP3 to 128kbps. The names for any of the files can't be more than 9 characters long (aprox.) and you cannot put spaces in (so, if you try to transfer an MP3 with a full name it will call it "corrupted" and it will delete the file). The transfer rate from the unit to the computer is done through a SERIAL cable and is extremely slow. It's decent, at best, for the highly condensed voice files but it takes upwards of 15 minutes for a single MP3. Deleting files from the unit also takes an exceedingly long time. I would discourage any one from buying the SASO and I would also discourage anyone from dealing with the Vianix Corporation or any product that carries the Vianix name.
This device is delicate so I am not surprised if the HDD failure is common. The plastic pad on the front is already badly scratched after mere 4 hours of use, the silicone is no where to be seen so I have had enough and this guy is going right back!
I USED to have Zune for about a month until I couldn't stand it anymore. It was buggy and songs would get deleted and just wouldn't work at all. Then I got an iMac and decided to just buy an iPod. THANK GOD!Finally I just threw the Zune in the garbage after Microsoft wouldn't do anything to fix it. I don't understand why people try to avoid iPods. They work 1,000 times better than anything else. Whether or not you like Apple is not an issue; they're just a big, evil, faceless corporation like Microsoft and any other computer company. So what? They have better MP3 players, and that's the point! They are a better deal for how well they work, as well as their reliability and durability.Just to put it simply; don't waste your money on cheap junk like this. Just get an iPod and you will be happy :) Now I am happy and thoughts of Zune murder are not on my mind!
Having recently received this battery, I cannot attest to it's longevity.However, I can comment on how well the one I received fits a Canon EOS 1d Mark II, and the verdict is poor. I have added a product image to demonstrate the gap between the battery and the camera body. You can decide if it is acceptable.I did swap the end cap from the dead (OEM) Canon battery onto the Lenmar pack and surprisingly the fit was no better, leading me to the conclusion that it is the pack itself which is slightly misshapen.I am going to fall back on the "you get what you pay for" cliche and recommend buying the original NP-E3 from Canon. That's what I did, after realizing the cost "savings" was more than offset by the stress I would feel using this battery if a rain cloud blew my way.I will keep this in the rotation (on sunny days) in an attempt to preserve life on my new OEM Canon NP-E3.
The sound was not good on my end though the people I was talking to said it was fine. I spend many hours on the phone for my business, so I opted for the no frills Panasonic KX-TCA60.
I have a Que CD-RW USB drive. It worked a few times, and after it stopped working (drive would not eject the CD) I called and emailed customer support countless times, was on hold forever, and when they replied they sent blank emails! I've NEVER dealt with a company this bad, and from the other complaints I read on the net, I'm definitely not alone.
Very disappointing.Battery was no good, could not take a charge. I sent an e-mail stating the facts and was not even afforded the courtesy of a reply.Bad deal...which only the consumer pays!Carlos G. SANTOS
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).
DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONES. They are made out of really cheap plastic, mine only lasted right at 3 months & I took really good care of them the whole time. When I bought them I asked sales guy at Best Buy what his best headphones for BASS music like Hip hop or Elec/dub step would be & he pointed these out to me so I bought them, at the time they where $80 after tax.So I was excited to get them, when I first played them I was stoked at how much BASS they had but I noticed that it hurt my ear in a weird way, I have been around ALOT of loud live music in my life never has my ears hurt that way before. You have to replace the AA batterie every 5 to 6 hours of play time, I have already spent at least $20 on batteries since I have them, & when the batterie dies you might as well not even use them b/c they sound like a speaker with a crack in it. My Skullcrushers broke this morning, the main speakers in the headphones went out & all you could hear was BASS. Save your money & get something different, I personally will never buy a pear of SKULLCANYDY headphones ever again.
This looks nice, has nice wiring harnesses, but is not very good at its intended function ie. speed control. The controls are too cheap, very narrow range of control, not much better than the hi-lo toggle switches.
I had to give this at least one star because there were was no option for zero stars. There was no cable and no black ink cartridge. The ink cartridges are expensive and hard to find. Go with an HP. Avoid this printer like the plague!!!Note: This printer has since been discontinued (at least that's what the guys at Office Max told me). The ink cartridges are now rediculously EXPENSIVE.
Poorly designed, poorly executed. Is too bulky, is riddled with bugs, and does not work near as well as my 30GB iPod. The wheel is not as easy as iPod's, the battery life is not as good as they state, you have to buy from their store (which is DEFINITELY no iTunes Store!) Overall, I was not impressed with this effort, and would not recommend it to anyone. If you bought it, take it back, quick! Let's just face it, this is yet another so-called "iPod Killer" that falls on it's face. Mr. Gates, give it up. Ande besides, who listens to the radio anymore? This product stinks, and is nothing more than smoke and mirrors.
Printer constantly thinks it is out of paper and then jams when it does recognize there is paper. It always takes about two or three attempts to get it to print correctly. Do not buy!!!
Although they say this is the best camera bag to use with the Pentax IQ200, the camera fits into the bag but is very difficult to remove when you want to take a picture. The bag itself would be fine with a normal point and shoot camera but not one where there is any type of lens on the front.
I have owned Creative MP3 players in the past (my first MP3 player was the Creative Jukebox then I bought a ZEN Nomad) and have been very pleased with the quality.I just got a Vision W for Christmas.The device itself is awesome.However, the software that I received with the player is worthless. I have spent almost $80 buying and downloading software to allow me to rip CDs in MP3 format and to try to get videos on my device.It is a struggle to get things sorted/figured out.I listen to quite a few "podcasts". I am not able to get the "zencast" program to work. I am not able to subscribe to any podcasts successfully. Each time I try, I get a different error.Also, I am a Mac user which pretty much means I am out of luck (however, this isn't a knock on Creative - this is Mac's "issue" (?) ). Fortunately, I have a Windows based laptop.For the money, I should have gotten an iPod. I own two of those and I have had no issues, on either Mac or Windows, downloading and ripping onto the device.I guess if you are already a Creative user or if you have a large amount of time to sort through all of the issues, this is a good option.Else - buy an iPod.
this product does not work, i wish the title said prolific, because if i saw that i would not have bought it. the only think i wish to do with this is to burn it.
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.
I've depended on this box to protect my phone, fob and wallet for many years while sailing. When it counted it failed. In a capsize it leaked ruining my phone! (I suspect it leaked through the relief valve.) Going to the manufacturer was no help. I just got the shrug and sorry response. They put me through the RMA cycle with no results. Notice that the warranty does not unequivocally include 'waterproof' coverage. Buyer beware. Other Pelican models are guaranteed to be waterproof. Be sure to check!
If you're looking to capture "The Decisive Moment" with the Nikon Coolpix 8400, STOP---DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!! For that matter, carefully check any digicam or other camera with which you want to capture "action," because what you think you see, may not be what the camera has the ability to capture as an image.Let me briefly explain where I'm coming from: I made my living as a field photojournalist for 40 years. By the time I retired out of the business I had probably created something like a million color and b&w; film images. I owned and used mostly Nikon equipment all those years (although I sure liked working with Leica rangefinder cameras and short focal length lenses), starting with the original Nikon F SLR (which I still have) and finishing up with the N90S and probably ten different lenses of varying focal lengths. I like Nikon equipment a lot.I decided to begin working with digital images last year. I was attracted to the Coolpix 8400 because the "spread" on the zoom lens was the 35mm camera equivalent of 24mm--85mm. When I worked with film I probably used my 24mm and 105mm Nikkors more than any others in my bag, so this little Coolpix beauty had just about what I was looking for in one package.Let me say that while the problems with the viewfinder and shutter lag make this camera absolutely useless for editorial photojournalism, it is, nevertheless, a marvel of human ingenuity. For many other uses---such as taking pictures of fire hydrants or cows standing in a pasture (put another way, things that don't move), it works wonderfully well.Seriously, I shot an assignment here in Tucson that was essentially architectual in nature. The images can only be described as superb (if I do say so myself). I worked only with the camera and a tripod on the shoot. Working inside I simply changed the light balance within the menu on the 8400 (which you can pretty much do on any digital camera these days), did not have to check the scene with a separate exposure meter, etc. Point being that with film I often carried a bunch of light balancing filters and sometimes a separate Gossen exposure meter and all sorts of lights to shoot an assignment. Even then, I'd sweat blood until I could get the processed film on a light table. Of course with digital, I (you) don't have to worry about any of that stuff. One can check the image immediately and know instantly if you're good to go.Alas, the shutter lag on this, and many other digital cameras made these days, is the "downcheck" which makes me unable to recommend the 8400. There is also the delay in the electronic viewfinder to deal with. The combination of shutter and viewfinder lag make it absolutely impossible to capture an image, the precise composition of which lasts only a split-second. I have taken many good pictures of people working, "action" shots and the like, but it was only by taking large numbers of images of any given activity and then retaining the one or two that said what I intended that I achieved my purpose. Essentially, my shooting eye (which is pretty damned good) had nothing to with it. It's like a soldier trying to kill an enemy with a machine-gun---if he fires enough rounds, one of them is going to hit the other guy. Marksmanship has nothing to do with it. Same-same shooting with electronic viewfinders and shutter lag. If you shoot enough images, statistically you're probably going to get a good one. But it's not a very good way to do things.So if you're looking to capture what Henri Cartier-Bresson (I'm not sure I've spelled his name correctly) so artfully described as "The Decisive Moment," look at a digital single-lens reflexes, or wait for improvements in digicams.
Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.
no longer recognized in bios ... data all gone on client.. stuck spindle can't spin up, chatters.. still a WD fan!!
I was happy with this projector for a year, then within two months of the one-year warranty expiring it went quickly downhill. The power supply went bad, which made the projector nothing but a $2000 paperweight. It's a very common problem with this model, judging from all the complaints on home-theater forums. It would power on and almost immediatly shut itself off, then try to restart over and over until the main power switch on the back of the unit got turned off. $400.00 to fix it. Right after that, my lamp went kaput after exactly 800 hours. So much for extending the lamp life to 3000 hours by using it in "low" mode. I hate to think how short the life would have been if I'd have used it in "high."Unfortunately, I used my worthless Discover card to purchase this projector so I had no buyer assurance or extended warranty like I do with Visa. Way to learn the hard way! Goodbye Discover Card! Panasonic was no help either when I called. They just tried to push me off on their in-bed repair facility in Kansas.Never again. I'll never buy or recommend Panasonic again after this experience. Beware!
Unfortunately, I bought this product without researching it. The DVD player is absolute junk!!! The DVD tray quit opening after 8 months. I also was told by the company that they would be happy to replace it for "discount" price of $99. Given that I only paid this plus tax, it was no discount. Given the company's policy on this item, I strongly urge everyone to take a pass on Magnavox products.
you get what you pay for. it didn't work well when it did work for the first week. STAY AWAY from this product unless you want to just throw away $
Make sure you see this in person before you order. They have them at Worst Buy or Circuit Scam. This thing is about as flimsy as a diaper. The zippers are cheap junk. They will break if you breathe on them wrong. Not like the Uphill backpack I have which was only $60, but could withstand a nuclear explosion. This backpack, however, belongs to the tidal wave of ubiquitous Chinese-made trash that has inundated our market and is currently being foisted upon the American people. Did I mention there is a bright shiny "Cannon" logo on the front? Nothing screams "steal my $3000 worth of equipment" like plastering Cannon on the front. Also, the zipper opens from the back so make sure you hold on for dear life if you are in a crowd. I give it 2 stars because it does have a lot of room.Really, you should check this thing out first. It is VERY cheaply made junk.
This product is great, but I have had 2 shipments in the last 2 weeks and both products came expired from 2006. Amazon was great at sending me another shipment, but the replacment shipment had the same expired date on it. ** Check the expiration date before opening **Amazon was to resolved this and take it out of inventory until they could address this issue.
If you're looking for the old fashioned, scrapbook look, look elsewhere.This looks like black duct tape across the corner of your photo.You may like it. We did not.
This is easy to use, but really way to expensive for a screen cleaner. I would not purchase it again.
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...
did not get it and i'm charged for it? not to good
It didn't work for me. My external modem, my Linksys wireless router, and my desk top computer were fried. The modem and wireless router were connected to the same surge master. The desk top was connected to a different surge master. This took place during a thunder storm 2 weeks ago. In conclusion, if you want real protection don't buy this product.
These discs are horrible. I bought a spindle of fifty and only had 2 successful burns. I'll never burn to memorex ever again. Avoid at all costs!
This remote is not compatable with the Nikon D3100. Review your tech manual prior to purchasing. The site might say it's compatable but it not with the Nikon D3100.
Without going into the quality of the IPOD you need to be warned about one thing. This device requires the WinXP operating system with service pack 2 installed and a broadband connection. You cannot get the software without the broadband connection (at 35 megs don't even think of trying to download it over a dial-up) and even if you download it at your local library when you try and install it on your home PC it will hang up since it's looking for that internet connection. The other point to remember is that SP2 is required for the computer to be able to sense and communicate with the IPOD. Check your computer carefully before you buy. If you computer was built/purchased before about Sept. of 2004 and you haven't upgraded the operating system you will not have service pack 2 installed and the IPOD won't sync with iTunes. You can always download the patch from Microsoft but be careful. The reason that over 50% of the pre-service pack 2 computers were never upgraded was because of trouble with the patch, incompatabilies with programs or other issues. Very few people recommended the installation of the pack (except for Microsoft, of course) and rather suggested the purchase of security software, since the majority of what SP2 did was to install heightened security on the PC.
I bought the device in the hopes that many others have mentioned.I had trouble configuring this, and I actually am a CS/ Electrical Engineer.What the others haven't said (or not enough):1- the drive cannot work on complex networks. If your network is more complicated than one router, using 192.168.x.x addresses through DHCP - this may not go easily for you. (no VLANs, or multiple switches)2- the drive requires 1 IP address for the system, and one more for each partition you create. Make sure you don't have limited addresses.3- this is not 'NAS' as most people understand it. This is a very specific application, one might call it "ATA over IP" or pseudo-"USB over IP". You cannot use anything but Windows.4 - just like an external USB drive, Windows gives an automatic drive letter assignment. This (like USB drives) can be 'wrong' when it overlaps existing network drives.5 - the out-of-the box software is faulted. Be sure to go straight to the Netgear support site.6- according to Tom's Hardware analysis, the throughput on this device drops off when transferring large files. If this is true, don't try to use this device as a media-sharing hub.With all of that said, most home and small office users only need one router, and they are probably using Windows 2000/XP, so this will attach pretty easily. The software isn't hard to install, and the firmware upgrades (YOU MUST UPGRADE) seem smooth.So - for that narrow market - and at this very good price, this is a pretty decent shared-storage alternative. Others at this price often have limitations on simultaneous connections or restrict partitions to 2GB - this device doesn't seem to have those shortcomings. This device also adds mirroring and password-protection if desired.I am presently using 2 - Maxtor DiamondMax 10 300GB drives, not mirrored. I have only used it a few days, but so far - it runs as described.
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.
I purchased 2 of these players for christmas gifts for my kids. One of the players started displaying &quot;upgrader&quot;. I contacted rio, they told me to download some firmware. This did not work. The technical support people said, oh, too bad, player doesn't work and it is out of three month warranty....they would gladly replace for full price. They would also keep my information on file...in case I needed anything else.Is this a front for customer service? Rio is no LLBean or LandsEnd. They stand behind their products, and know what brings a customer back year after year...
Cannot take camera anywhere without being waited down withbatteries. It got to be ridiculous to be changing batteriesso much. Never got the Photomax to download .I sent it back to the company. They sent it back to me and it has never worked since. Wish I could get a refund. It is in the box with all papers. Directions were too complicated also.Can't afford to buy another one. Afraid the same thing will happen and I certainly can't afford that. The store where I bought it doesn't even handle the product three months later. Does that tell you something?
I had this charger for less than a month and I had to return it. There was a short in it.
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.
iPod was sold as good condition, however it is not usable since the battery is dead.
So far I have had nothing but trouble with this router. It will randomly drop the PPPoE connection. You can go to many different web pages & then all of sudden, it will time out. Connection gets dropped & you have to try & reconnect. Most of the time this does not work & you will have to unplug the unit for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Once powered back up, sometimes it will reconnect on it's own but most of the time you have to make it connect manually by logging in through web interface. Netgear Tech Support is useless & the forums just have a bunch of worthless posts from kids that cant download their pron through a BitTorrent client because they can't figure out port forwarding.I always had good luck with Netgear in the past, but I am done after this unit. I am going back to a reputable company, Zyxel.
The set up process is simple but connection wise, it's not worth buying. Customer service is 50/50 and don't get nothing resolve.
I previously rated this player as 5 star. After 2 years, Ive dropped it down to 2. 6 months ago, the DVD player portion stopped working, it simply wouldn't play. After numerous calls I sent it off to panasonic for repairs, $130 and took 4 weeks. The until worked for about 5 months, then the eject button on the dvd player stopped working. Cant get it to open no matter what, so essentially it is now a $500 hard drive/VHS. Panasonic only has a 30 day warranty on repairs, which is ridiculous as Im sure they are using refurbished parts anyways. Not sure what to do now, as this think will have cost me $800 in the end if I repair it again. This machine has everything you need in one, but what good is it it wont work after 2 years. Look elsewhere.
This item was returned for refund because I ordered the wrong item.This item consisted mostly of cables of which already had plenty.I cannot really say much about this item since I returned it for refund.
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.I am giving this TV 1 star because zero stars is not a selection.
I was going to say the frequent stalling of the pointer was annoying but is goes way beyound that. It is infuriating. I find this product very close to useless.
I am disappointed that this item does not work. I suspect the battery is bad. also this item did not come with any instructions on how to use it. I was able to get instructions from the web.
I know it doesn't say it is hot swappable but why would you advertise that it's good for transferring digital video from your camcorder to your computer if everytime you connect and disconnect from your computer you have to shut it down first. If you are going to use this card for external drives that are always hooked up and turned on then this product is for you. But that's all its good for. If you plan on transferring video to your computer having it hot swappable is a must. Also the card came with a firewire cable in the package so now I have an extra firewire cable and I could have saved $10.
I bought this item for a sony camera i also bought, but it happened that it didn't work. The camera uses another kind of memory, so i waste my money.
I ordered this product without really knowing HDMI cables. It tooks me 2 weeks to get them while the LCD arrived in 4 days. So I went to Sam's Club and bought 2 HDMI cables which were a little more expensive. These HDMI cables seems like they are much better cables and I had them when I needed them.
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.
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.
Does not work with Imac OS 10.6.7 Tripp-Lite states it may make the unit work but no updates are being worked on for the future. Instructed to visit their website to check for updates. By then iMac will have come up with newer updates, thus this product will never catch up to iMac. I wish I never bought it.
Bought this unit from HH Gregg in May 2010. Had minor problems during the first year or so but they were tolerable. Last month it started turning on by itself and now it is completely inoperable. I was lucky to get my discs out of it as it will sometimes not turn on at all and none of the controls on the unit or the remote work. I called the local Onkyo Service Center and they advised that it is not worth repairing. So 18 months old and headed to the scrap heap. Do not buy this unit!
After reading many positive reviews on this player, I decided to give it a try, but haven't found it to be as good as the other reviews. I received a player with beginning serial #113 (the newest version of the player). The price is great and it can be made region free, but PAL discs play back with noticeable pixelization. When playing regular movies, about 1-2 second pauses/skips occur periodically while playing almost any movie. Moire patterns are also constantly noticeable throughout movies. I have also noticed the incorrect framing problem (it cuts off a portion of the left & right side of the image). My friend has a cheap APEX that has the same features and doesn't exhibit any of these problems. I will be returning this player in exchange for another brand.
My business purchased 4 of these a year ago, drawn by the low price. Three of them no longer work.
The Amazon Marketplace seller substituted Merkury and Bower Optics for the Tokina Professional products listed. Other than that, the products provided appear to be of Average to Good value for the price paid. Use of the 3x Telephoto will require use of a tripod or other stable platform to insure adequate image focus. Due to the extended lens barrel length, use of the camera's flash will leave a shadow on the images.Reality check: At Best, using Optic converters on a point-n-shoot camera provides a level of flexibility to novice, cost conscious photographers.
I have not owned an Ipod before and was excited to get my 160GB Ipod Classic. I quickly was surprised to find out that you can't manage playlists or delete files using the Ipod alone. If you have a lot of music you have to sit in front of your computer to do those things.I am fairly happy with the sound as I haven't been using it yet with my stereo but I was planning to. Now I understand I am probably going to be dissapointed when I get around to connecting it to my stereo based on other reviews.Now I bought a bunch of accesories to utilize the video out. I didn't realize Apple has dissabled this feature unless you purchase Ipod authorized accesories. I am very loyal if treated right but now I will probably never buy an Apple product again. Check out your options before buying from Apple.Years ago they made these same mistakes with the Apple computers when and the PC trounced them because it was an open format, not because they were better computers. I can only hope Apple falls on their face again.
This lens hood is just OK. It screws on but is easily dislodged. It just pops off when bumped. Not for a serious photographer.
The cable arrived on time and in good condition, but it is not a CAT 5E cable as advertised. It is only a CAT 5 Cable.
Bought this for my projector just the other day. Today it already wont keep a signal unless I posistion the end of the cord in a certain way, and that wont hold for long either. Very disappointed with product. Just bought the MediaBridge Ultra Series brand hoping for better results.
Beware buying this product from Antonline, they have a poor return policy:Unfortunately, products with customer caused item, packaging or accessory damage; OR that are missing items, accessories or packaging; OR with activated software or intellectual property agreements; OR with missing packaging or accessories; OR that cannot be resold as new - exactly as you received the product are not eligible for return or refund.
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 an HP6835 Computer and I installed this great Modem on it but my motherboard could not except it and it keep giving me error messages. I think the card is OK but you have to will know what kind of motherboard you have.
After owning a pair of Sony MDR-V900 for well over 10 years I thought it a good time to break down &amp; upgrade to the advances made in the last decade with a dive into `wireless technology'. Unfortunately what I received upon the $170 purchase of these "top of the line" headphones was thin bass free, static laden audio that was sub FM sound quality at best. The reception on these is worse than my cordless phone (I live in a small apt &amp; the sound fades if I walk into my bedroom which is well under 50 feet away!). These might be ok for soft-core listeners who might need to run to the kitchen for a snack while watching a movie or something but not for anyone who takes music listening a bit serious (my beat old Sony's still sound better by far!). To boot these are constructed out of plastic that is the quality of milk jugs &amp; the audio channels (R/L) are backward.Hope I can break even on eBay...
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE OR USE THIS ITEM IN THE UNITED STATES EVEN THOUGH IT IS SOLD AND ONLY SHIPPED IN THE US. I PURCHASED THIS ITEM NOT REALIZING IT IS FOR EUROPE. PLUGGED IN MY COMPUTER TO IT AND MY COMPUTER BLEW UP. IT MADE THE LOUDEST POPPING SOUND, SPARKS FLEW AND SMOKE CAME ROLLING OUT. THIS ITEM IS NO GOOD. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE OR USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
I just installed this ink cartirdge and it prints grey beautifully... not black. I also have lines on my papers. I've adjusted settings for better quality and while the lines decrease in size, they are there and the grey is as well. No black, just grey.
WARNING THIS COMPANY IS PREPARING TO SHUT DOWN OVER A FINANCIAL DISPUTE. THERE IS NO SERVICE BEING PROVIDED FROM THEM SO THIS PHONE IS WORTHLESS. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANOTHER PROVIDER THAT OJO PHONES WORK WITH IM ALL EARS. HAVE MULTIPLE PHONES WITH RELATIVES ALL OVER.
My one-star rating is for Amazon's pricing of this item. As of this writing, Amazon's price is $36.99 and the "list price" is $49.99. According to Fujifilm, however, the list price is $19.99.I questioned Amazon's customer service about the price. Amazon's response did not address the fact that Amazon's price is higher than the manufacturer's list price. This quote summarizes the message I received: "I am sorry to inform you that we cannot be responsible for prices posted without our permission on other web sites."
sure it gives you better signal strength but it doesnt detect all network connections. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM
Was lured into buying this petroleum based product from the rave reviews who ever this company makes post positive reviews on various websites. Bought it to remove glue from bamboo flooring. For the money, you should be able to spray it on and watch the glue dissolve. If you fall for their sales pitch, be ready to use a lot of elbow grease and finger nails. Better off buying regular old mineral spirits at a lower price.
And then crapped out. It popped with a computer monitor and a lamp plugged into it. Never worked again.Amazon says it's out of their 30 day return window, Belkin says the same. Nice product, wish it worked
Purchased item 2 weeks ago and was very excited until I opened the software and discovered you need a PC to install it as it DOES NOT WORK ON A MAC. 1st Major problem. After making a bunch of calls I was eventually able to get an associate to stop be with his laptop to install the V6 Maps from the software (unit doesn't work without maps). Once installed I was reasonably happy with the unit, especially the listings of stores, restaurants etc. c/o City Search. My V.7 Maps update DVD arrived in the mail and it was downhill from there. We weren't able to install the update as the maps were locked and no unlock code was provided. After waiting on hold for almost 30 minutes we got through to CS who after grilling me with what seemed like 20 questions to verify I was the legal owner of the unit, provided me with an unlock code. We entered it and we were able to install V7, however in doing so all the City Search information that makes these units so useful was erased. We tried numerous re-installs of both V6 & 7 Maps to no avail...there seems to be no way to uninstall maps 7 xlear the SD card memory. Tried call CS again around 4:20pm CST and there was no menu options to get tech. support. I pulled out the 128Mb SD card from my camera to try and get back the City Search information & were unsuccessful. This whole process took 2 hours. If you have time to waste calling tech support & screwing around trying to install maps and entering unlock codes, go for it. In summary, The 320c is a great product if/when you can get the Maps installed and are not a MAC user. I'll post an update if/when we resolve the problem.UPDATE: GARMIN exchanged this unit for a C330 with pre-installed maps. Although Garmin has been promising MAC support for sometime it's still vaporware. In anycase, I'm very happy with the C330. I suggest using Yahoo Maps or MapQuest ahead of time to evaluate alternate routes when planning trips as sometimes the directions given aren't the shortest/quickest route.
After reading the other 2 reviews raving about the quality of the progressive scan, I rushed out and bought this thinking I would be ready for I upgrade to widescreen HDTV. Unfortunately, this DVD player will ONLY play a movie in [either] the letter box mode [or standard 4:3]. You cannot zoom in (I thought all players did that?). On a conventional 4:3 aspect ratio television, I prefer to view a DVD somewhere in between letter box &amp; full screen. Therefore, I'm returning this.
I purchased this drive in September '08 and it crashed less than two months later. No warning signs--drive just failed. I was shocked because the Seagate name was highly recommended by a friend. Sure, the drive had an extra-long warranty and sure this could happen with any brand, but still a major pain in the ### dealing wih the aftermath. Fortunately I had all of my info backed up on an external HD. Less than two months out of this drive is ridiculous, after all, this is not a no-name company. Strangely enough, the drive that failed before this one was a Maxtor (which is also manfactured by Seagate). Seagate's customer service was not very helpful.
i recently purchased this printer, it was unable to print even one page before an error message popped up on my monitor and the printer stopped. i have tried everything and now i give up, i'm sending it back today.
The straps are uncomfortable.The zipper is cheap.Interior is poorly designed and there is no way to secure most of the contents.I bought a "cheaper" backpack and that's what I got.
Bought this looking for a basic CD/radio player and got a piece of junk. The CD player didn't even work the first time we tried it and was hard and costly to try to return. Don't waste your money on this
I got this as a birthday present a couple of years back. The drive worked well for the time it was in service. Never had media to use the lightscribe. Recently the drive just died. Customer service at LaCie is via posting questions/responses on their website. This took about 2 weeks to determine there was nothing I could do. They were helpful but not useful and I was disappointed by their lack of support. The final result was that they refused to consider fixing the drive after the warranty period was up (their policy). Now it's trash and I'm shopping for a replacement.What it comes down to is, if you like the drive, get it. As I stated the drive worked well in its time. Know, however, that once the year warranty is over you are on you're own. If it fails, it's a housing for parts or a book end.
Sandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card with SD Adapter (BULK Packaging) Terrible product! DO NOT PURCHASE! I JUST RECENTLY GOT THIS FROM AMAZON AND THE CRAP IS NOT ONLY NOT RECOGNIZABLE FROM MY PHONE OR MEDIA PLAYER, BUT THE FRIGGIN DESKTOP COMPUTER DOESNT EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS. THIS ITEM IS JUNK AND NOT WORTH THE HASSLE, YOU THINK YOURE GETTING A GREAT DEAL, BUT YOU PAY ABOUT 10 BUCKS FOR NOTHING. JUST SOME CHEAP PLASTIC AND A HAPPY SELLER, BUT SEVERAL PISSED OFF CUSTOMERS!!p.s. i wouldve rated the product 0, but im afraid u cant score that low!
Only four months after buying these earphones and taking good care of them, the right earphone suddenly went dead for no apparent reason!! A friend of mine also experienced the same problem after two months of almost no use. The earphones also cant fit into their carrying case once you take them out. What is wrong with Sony?
I hate this printer! It tells you the cartridge is low when it isn't and the paper guide never stays on so I have to take a page off one at a time. I can never leave this printer unattended.
My cd player was terrible, the sound quality was atrocious and the speakers blew within one week. I brought it back and got another one, which was no better. My friend and me bought it on the same day to save space in our dorm rooms and he has had the same problems with it. He even wrote Philip's a letter he was so angry. I am writing this review to warn others. Please do not waste your money on this product. While it may look fantastic, the quality is anything but.
Just not enough power for games released in the past year or two. I only got it because I have an older motherboard that doesn't run PCI Express. Looks like it's time for a new machine.
Honestly - I do not use the Lexmark X5470 that often - A few times a week at best! I bought the HIGH YEALD CARTRIDGE #34 to avoid what we are all trying so hard to do these days - buy the same thing over and over again - So here I am KNOWING I got Gypped AGAIN... The cartridge I received CLAIMS TO BE OEM - Made in the PHILIPPINES - Who can say HOW LONG AGO ??? If you are reading this I would suggest you learn as I have about the LEXMARK X5470 - when you run LOW on ink the printer STALLS the print cycle for about a minute ON EACH PAGE!!! - then it prints - when you buy a new printer cartridge and it is filled with substandard ink or long ago in the before time ... it will FAIL a few months into the print cycle when the jets get clogged and no amount of cleaning will fix it - it stops with the ERROR CODE 1203 "CARTRIDGE ERROR" over and over until you pop for a new cartridge - The HIGH YEALD CARTRIDGE I BOUGHT HERE on & from AMAZON IS DEFECTIVE !!! IT PRINTED UNDER 50 PAGES THEN CLOGGED - ERROR 1203 - AND THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS WARN OTHERS SINCE THEY GOT AWAY WITH SELLING IT HERE ON AMAZON & sure-nuff IT WENT DEFECTIVE AFTER THE RETURN DATE - Sooo BEWARE !!! & BY A PRINTER THAT IS NOT A LEXMARK NEXT TIME :) BUY #34 BLACK _ OK? Now where can I get a deal? Why not buy the remanufactured double pack for the same ammount of scratch ? I know the cartridges are going to fail - so why buy something that costs twice as much as the remanufactured ones - gonna try these next - I went hereDouble Pack Lexmark 34 (18C0034) Black Remanufactured [Office Product]
I dont even think they are made by TDK, They will not register on any dvd burning program at more that 4x speed only. And on most programs not being able to change the speed to 16x it screws up the writing. The disc states 1 to 16x writing speed and I have tried 15 different programs and I cant get these disks to write faster than 4. I finally found a program "image burn that will write at 4x and not screw up the writing. Using Nero it will leave gaps at the end of the writing, and it is irretating to watch 2 to 4 minutes of skipping. The price might be cheap but you get what you pay for, like I said I think they are knock offs, on image burn it shows the manufacturer of the disc on details when recording and on this disc it comes up bsdk24 ot some like that, not tdk. When I put a sony disk in it says sony.
I connected this to the serial port on a medical instument and a HP laptop PC running Windows XP. I was unable to establish a working connection to download files. Baud rate and other serial port settings were configured on both sides as suggested by the instrument documentation. When the PC was disconnected and the adapter left attached to the instrument I got a warning message stating that an unknown PC was connected to the instrument. This adapter may have failed due to a physical defect or due to the peculiarities of establishing a serial port connection that is beyond my capability to solve.
First off know that this is considered a SAN instead of a NAS, so Windows will not be able to read the data if you attach the drive directly. Not good for most home users. But aside from that this is a horrible product that I wouldnt give to my enemies. The mirroring doesn't work correctly and it has a hard time detecting the drives even when it seems to be working fine. If you like losing valuable data, please buy it.
Things I experienced with this product:Mouse:- Comfort is stressful- Right button is no easy to press- Tracking is jittery, sometimes not at all- Radio frequency interferenceKeyboard:- Some of the extra functionality buttons are placed in spotswhere it causes you the hit them by accident.- Radio frequency interference problems. Sometimes the keyswould not work at all or repeat 5 times with one press.I got rid of it a when back to reliable wired technology.Too bad, because I really loved the look. But for me, it has to work first, then look good.
DO NOT BELIEVE THE IN STOCK NUMBERS OR ANYTHING FROM ACE PHOTO DIGITAL.I ordered this and one other item on December 12. They listed the ship by date as Dec 14-15, with delivery between Dec 17th and Dec 22nd. On Dec 20th, too late to order from elsewhere, they informed me it was backordered and cancelled my order, so that I could not even leave feedback. They still show as having them in stock on Amazon a day after informing me they are backordered.The two products I had ordered from this company were both handled in this manner. I would advise you to find a different company to order from.
The digital audio produced no sound. After 4 hours with tech support, we gave up. It has yet to successfully burn a dvd using HP media. It would crash with a BSOD every 15 minutes. Tech support had me reformat the disks, but the recovery CD failed to reinstall anything. I've been going back and forth with them for a month now while my laptop sits there dead.
I have owned these "ipod skins" for about a month. The thin rubber that covers the ipod screen tends to create bubbles between the rubber and the ipod. This makes it very difficult to view the screen. To prevent this, I tried to force all the bubbles out by pushing them to the edges of the screen. The bubbles always came back. So, I began to stretch the rubber so that it would hover over the ipod. This worked until the thin rubber got worn, and broke. Also, the rubber used to protect the rest of the ipod attracts foreign material, and gets full of it when you put the ipod in your pocket. A positive aspect of this jacket is that it does allow you easy access to the ipod, and all its features. Also, as advertised, the jacket does fit the ipod like a glove. However, this makes it quit a hassle if you wish to take the ipod out.
Don't be fooled by the product name. I'm not sure where the "digital" comes in on these headphones. Perhaps in the SRS component? These headphones do not provide the quality of digital transmission.The 900MHz RF transmission is definitely analog and that is immediately apparent. You can hear hissing, the audio gets fainter as you get further away, and interference causes the normal analog artifacts. Do not plan to get the crystal clear audio you'd expect from digital transmission.If you plan to watch analog TV or listen to AM/FM radio and sit in the same room as the transmitter, then I guess these headphones are okay. But if you expect CD quality audio or plan to listen from another room, then these will be sure to disappoint.
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.
Several problems with this printer, please do your research to save you much aggravation. Well documented problem with glossy paper is the least of the its problems. I print predominantly on matte papers, and gloss is not a concern for me. However, printing on Canon Matte Photo Paper gives very mediocre results, the prints are low-contrast and dull. One would think that it's a character of a matte print, however, printing on Fine Art Matte Photo Paper gives excellent color and contrast that is extremely close to the original image. You would think, the problem is solved, right? Wrong. The fine Art paper, though practically the same thickness as regular matte photo paper cannot be auto fed, which means you have to reconfigure the printer (watch "Transformers" for reference) and move it very far away from any walls, front-feed the paper and just when you think you have everything squared away, you are forced to two options: either print 13X19 or Letter size (nothing else) AND get a 35mm (1 1/2") margin. Selecting custom size forces you to print on any paper BUT Fine Art. Getting custom color profiles does not correct the issue. Printing on Fine Art paper with any selection to allow auto-feed or lesser margin will ruin the color, CATCH 22 ALL THE WAY. Seems like many people in forums are having similar problems and no one has found a fix for it. Canon's tech support says "you are using the printer not in the way it was meant to be used." I thought the word "Art" included "Creativity" in the definition. Being forced to ONLY 2 SIZES and 35mm Margin if you want to get a decent print (and that's at $5 a sheet!) does not fit the "PRO" or the "Fine Art" definition in my opinion.I really could go on about many other caveats I've discovered, but these MAJOR things should steer many a Photographer/Artist away from this restricting machine.Do not blame Pigment Inks for poor contrast. HP and Epson manage to do fine on any paper, as well as Canon on $5/sheet paper (only when you print on 75% of it).I'm returning the printer and going back to the drawing board (HP or Epson).
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.
When this thing had finally arrived, I was all hyped up and ready to have some fun with people on Xlink Kai and MHF1. I did not have fun though, as the product would only allow me to connect to the game to the point where I could see other players name, but was unable to play with the people.
This camera is the worst. I was so dissappointed with it. Everytime I use it I get so fed up that I go back to using my regular camera. The delay is so bad that sometimes it takes me 25 pictures to get it right. The batteries go so fast and always need to be recharged. I won't even take this camera out for the day because I don't trust the batteries and this light always says flash is charging and you can't snap the picture. What's the point? Spend your money elsewhere this ones a waste.We even disconnected the printer because it was useless and cheap are regular printer prints better pictures!
2.5 enclosures are great at general , they often need only USB , are smaller & quiter the 3.5 and way cooler .So there is no reason why this drive should be any other and I'm sure its a great product .However this enclosure while pretty seems to have no activity leds nor a 3-5 years warrenty !You can buy a 100GB HD and a stylish enclosure ( with leds ) yourself and get the same product for about the same $$$ . ALL 2.5 HDs provide 3 years warrenty and Seagate gives 5 years on the latest momentus line , so why only 1 year warrenty here ?
Recieved this today and it was missing parts the part that hooks up the hard drive so I can't even use it the blue color is nice but what good is it if you cant hook a drive up
We bought dozens of these for our classroom music staff and many have stopped working in less than three months or were defective right out of the box, so this isn't a fluke. The customer service is awful, both from the seller and from Aiwa. These were a big waste of money and we will never again buy this brand.
I bought these headphones in May 2003 to accompany my new iPod. They did not last six months of normal use: walking to and from class and sitting unused in my pocket. One of the buds stopped producing music, rendering them almost useless. They only come with a three month manufacturer warranty and Sony will charge more than half the cost of the headphones to send them off to be repaired. Not worth it. The ex71-lp model phones seem to be of much better quality and might make it to the 6 month mark!
Save your money on this one.After two weeks of use the screen went black and the machine refused to work. Customer service told me that I should not have carried this little machine in my pocket but agreed to replace it for a new one. After an inconvenient trip to the post office and a few dollars for postage and insurance, a new machine arrived ten days later and all was forgiven.Unfortunately, after a little over two months later, the fragile volume control knob collapsed in my hand making the player inoperative. Three emails and two phone calls later. I was told that my replacement player was no longer under warranty and I could have it replaced for only $90. Now let's see... $179 for a player that stopped working after less than a month, a trip to the post office,cash for postage and insurance only to be given a replacement that stops working after a short period of time and I am then asked to take my chances with yet another player for an additional $90 and hope for the best.A simple bit of math equals an investment of over $275. When I asked the customer service rep if he would invest in an additional $90 gamble, he told me he understood how I felt but could not do anything to help. An initial $300 dollar investment would have produced a top flight player. Chalk this one up to experience. My advice is to avoid this one like the plague
I got this MP3 player as a cheap alternative to the ipod nano. I own a 1 GB ipod nano which I won in a raffle last fall, and I have grown quite fond of it. I also own a 20 GB Dell Jukebox which I like as well, but I have found that the ipod is nicer to use at my job. So I was looking for something like the ipod, but with more memory, and this player fit the bill. And it does look exactly like an ipod. The box it came in even looks exactly like the box the nano is packaged in. But that is where the similarities end. First of all, that is not a click wheel on the front. The buttons are just arranged in a circle to look like a click wheel. Navigation is extremely cumbersome. I just can't imagine a worse operating system for an MP3 player. It is extremely difficult to get to a particular artist or song and if you then want to change the song, you may have to click through 25 screens to get to the song you want. This is of course contigent on the artist name and song having less than 12 characters because this is all the screen displays. So unless you are intimately familiar with placing of the song on the player, finding a particular song is kind of hit and miss. Also the headphone jack is smaller than the ipods therefore you are pretty much stuck using the headphones that come with the player. The headphones are actually fairly similar to the ones that come with the ipod, but I've found the ipods headphones to be remarkably poor. Using alternative headphones with an ipod is pretty much a given, and I have a nice pair that I use. But because of the smaller jack on this player, this isn't an option. Spend the extra money and get a nicer mp3 player.
This item is a great idea, and when it works properly, it is very smooth and intuitive. The problem is that the mouse has a poor connection with the battery or the battery is messed up. I dont know, but I cannot get it to work but for a few moments and then I have to take off the battery and reattach it. I talked to tech support, and we could not get it resolved, so they issued a product replacement form. The product has a two year warranty, so that's not a real problem. I am sure we'll get it fixed, but I just wish they would have had a closer handle on quality control. And unlike bigger electronics companies, they do not send you a UPS label. So returning the product is at my cost.
I received my lovely unit today, complete with a shattered screen. What do the kind Amazon "customer service" folks have to say? Uh,... well..., Uh... gee sorry man. It will be up to THREE WEEKS OR MORE FOR ME TO GET A REFUND. And, get this, I'm "lucky because they do not have to refund me at all - according to the web site terms and conditions." I spend 2400 clams and this is the response I get to receiving a completely trashed unit. My advice? Pay a couple hundred more and have peace of mind. Cause once you click "complete purchase" you are on your own baby.
This could not be any worst..Pretty in Picture,, I'm a first time installer but know the difference between what you would consider good and bad..And this is bad..will read reviews more carefully in the future..Buyer beware
I ordered a cordless mini mouse. What I received was a surge protector. This was supposed to be a present for my mom.
but that's about the only thing it has going for it. I'm currently waiting for the software to search my entire system to pick out every sound file that exists on it. I'm not talking about just MP3s, but every .wav and silly soundbyte that comes with Windows. This is funny to me since the player will only play MP3s.My advise to anyone looking at an MP3 player is to consider software. You can get used to small buttons and can buy better headphones, but you can't replace the bad software as easily. The Yepp player's software is so bad, that I'm convinced the programmers went out of their way to make it so. You can't drag and drop files into it, but instead have to parse through every sound file on your computer to find songs you want to download. My software took almost 20 minutes to search the computer for all the sound files and at the end I had 6000 files to search through. I have only a few hundred MP3s on my machine, so the rest of the files came from Windows and games that I installed years ago. This takes forever, when all I really want to do is go running, but it takes me half an hour just to pick songs and to download them all.To sum it up, the Yepp player is small and the sound is good, but it takes a half hour of frustration to get it to work. Plus the battery runs out after a short time. Pretty pathetic.I wouldn't buy this product again...
wouldn't work on any of my components. It lit up but wouldn't work with any provided or scanned codes. probably defective.
I purchased the T45 fax machine about 2 years ago. 5 months after I purchased it, paper started jamming while sending a fax. Not only that, if I'd send a multi page fax, 2 or 3 pages would run through at the same time thus causing us to refax entire documents. Now every piece of paper that travels through the machine get's ripped up. I never write bad reviews, mostly because I never get lemons. This however takes the cake. The junker cake.
This camera sucks, I'm on my second camera and it still sucks. The video (which can only be filmed in asf format) keeps crashing my video editing software. I create animations for multimedia and know there is no fault with my system. The shutter placement means the 7 out of 10 pictures are blurry. MP3 playback is real tinny. I have no use for it, my supplier is refusing to admit that it doesn't do what it says on the box. I may stamp on it to get some kind of satisfaction from it. I think all the positive reviews here are written by one crank!
My husband and I have this baby monitor and we think that it is pure crap. Our son's room is right next to ours in our tiny apartment... and the only way we can hear him is if we turn it all the way up. But when you turn it all the way up the monitor just screems... we finally just ended up using our cordless phones as monitors. Lame! i wouldn't recomend this monitor to anyone.
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 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 bought this set a few months ago and after a few movies watched on it, almost every DVD I had tried was skipping like heck. It wasn't my DVDs, because they were brand new, and the player was brand new, so I doubt it needed a cleaning. At first I thought I had just gotten a &quot;lemon&quot;, but from the other reviewers on here, it seems like I'm not the only one. This player skips...hopefully I can get a replacement soon.
The battery I received is a fake. Be sure to check your battery closely and compare it to photos of others online to make sure it is genuine before using it in your expensive camera body!
Didn't like these very much. No comparison tho Sony's ear buds. Good thing I only spent $5.
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.
This is not worth the money. Please do not buy this just to be disappointed. It does not go on smoothly no matter what you do. Spend a little extra money and buy the hard anti glare products the sit over the screen.
My father has one. It is cool. But seriously, who would pay 249 dollarsfor a pastel colored ipod that doesnt even carry as many songs as a 1G.People fell for that atrocious price. Get a 20 GB Click wheel. It gives you 16 GB of more songs for just 50 more dollars.
I decided to give this charger two stars and not one star because it worked well for two months.After two months, however, the top of the charger would not stay in the laptop. As I type this now, I am only typing with my left hand...I'm using my right hand to hold the charger into the computer. I always keep my charger in the computer...I never travel with my laptop...so I'm so frustrated by how fast this charger broke.Overall, I would not suggest buying this charger as it broke only after two months. I take really good care of everything I own so this should not have happened.But, on a positive, only being able to use one-hand on the computer at a time is really getting me off the computer....
The connections fit too loose on both ends. Quit working when I had to move the set. I emailed the seller and they have ignored me. (of course). Then I went to Radio Shack and spent $49. I was pissed. I'm OK now. I also found HDMI cables locally for as low as $20. Be careful where you go, some charge as much as a $100. They seem to be an expensive adder when buying a new HDTV.
I purchased this because it was listed as an item frequently purchased with the Seagate Expansion External Hard Drive. The case was too small to hold the drive. I had to return it with a little bit of hassle, but finally got my money returned after I paid for postage. The case wasn't too bad, just too small. It is a good idea to check before you buy. After going through this, I went back to the page to check to see if this pairing had been corrected and it is still there.
The worst DVD player I ever had.Firstly, the player sucks with audio. I am sure some do not notice, but if you keep looking at the mouths of people talking, you can clearly see the audio is not in sync with the video. There is some sort of small delay with the audio.....if you begin to notice it, it does become a problem that ruins the movie/tv show/etc.Secondly, whenever I press stop or turn off my player while a movie is playing and then later insert a new DVD, the player acts like it is the same DVD and returns to playing the video at the time spot that the other dvd ended.I recommend staying away from this DVD player.
I have owned BEL detectors for over 20 years now and I was excited about getting the RX-65 to replace my older 985 series. The reviews on this were glowing and said it was tops in the mid-range price line. The features are good and typical and it does not take long to set it up with your preferences. It looks sleek and is simple to operate. But even at top volume, you may miss some signals with the radio on and windows down. This model has reliably picked up the pigs in motion and on the roadside thus far, but it has way too many annoying false alarms. It likes to chatter off "K1" at many intersections and shopping plazas. My old 985 did not do this and was better designed in my opinion. BEL has taken a step backward with this model and that is not good. It might be time to spend a few more dollars and change brand loyalty for me.
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.
I am a college student and recently bought this lock for computer security. My sister, who is also in college, bought one as well. Both of us have now had to saw this lock off our computers because it has suddenly changed the combination and became locked on my computer, keeping me from taking it anywhere. The only solution Targus gives is to "try every possible combination." There are 10,000 possible combos. This is an extremely terrible product, do not buy it.
The software provided explicitly does not work with NT 4 even though the box claims the drive supports NT 4. I tried to call their tech support number about 6 times to find out what alternative software I could use. Each time there was hold music for 30 minutes followed by a message saying to email them, and then they disconnected me. I don't think they actually have anyone manning the phones. I finally returned the drive. I'll never buy another Sony drive.
I didn't realize how universal the problem with the Sony laptop battery is. A friend of mine has a new 12&quot; Sony, where the battery currently lasts many hours. I was shocked. I have never gotten more than 45 minutes out of my battery. Now it lasts under 10. I need a new one, but am more outraged at the price. Batteries for every other company are around $80-140, but Sony makes an inferior product for more than twice the average price.
I had ordered the Belkin Pivot head version of this surge protector but they changed my order to this one with out telling me. But since they seem to have taken down the page for the pivot one, I am stuck with this one.
I drove around for an entire month with this radar detector and it never went off. I commute a 4 hour drive most every weekend. I would pass cops over and over and I know that some of them were using their radar. This detector never made a sound with the exception of when I turned it on and off. It did not even sound in front of grocery stores where most every radar detector I've ever owned went off because of the electric doors. I would not recommend buying this product. Defective or not, it's not worth the risk of getting a ticket with this non-functional radar detector..... Spend a little more and get a better quality product.
I bought this to use with my GPS receiver. I never got that far. After following the (poor) directions and running software, it promptly shut my machine OFF. Not just an error message or locking Windows up, it shut the whole dang thing off. After rebooting, Windows indicated it had encountered a SERIOUS error and directed to a supposed fix from the manufacturer. I tried that and got the same result. Kachunk...off. To make matters worse, it had fried my sound card and I had to buy a new one. Boy, was I steamed.
The camera itself when it is working is great. The only other thing out of this pack which was worth the money was the bag. The battery charger is junk - so is the 1 GB card. I would not recommend purchasing from Ace Digital at all. There was no chance when a problem was discovered with the camera to get a replacement. Kodak also will only fix not replace anything. I have had many camera's from Kodak - this is the first one in which I have been truly disappointed.
These earplugs are "gumy" in name only. They're hard as rocks and really difficult to use for more than five or ten minutes at a time. The audio, however, is fine.
i bought this filter for the price, but was very disappointed when i used it. it does not attach well to my canon t1i. it seems like the threading is not really a fit. it fell off my lens once already. it came in a packaging that makes it hard to tell if this filter has previously been returned. there was a lot of dust on the filter and when i called adorama (the seller) about it, they said that it's "not a dust free environment" so they just told me to "blow" off the dust. in hind sight, i would much have rather spent $10 extra dollars to get the hoya filter that had much better reviews.
This All-in-one printer is fairly easy to use. Gives you options to change print speed depending on the print quality. However, It is not very durable. The output tray which catches the print job broke off. Also, I am unable to print. I bought new cartridges and still nothing printed. I cleaned the cartridges with wet paper towels as suggested by tech support to unclog the ink wells. Still no dice!
...but it stopped working after a year. The only thing the lens sees now is black, although the camera still turns on and I can look at pictures I took before the problem started. Nonetheless, I loved this camera, and I think it was worth it, even though it only worked a year. Now I've learned my lesson and will buy a longer warranty or exchange for m new camera.
The cables on this power supply are so short that I could barely reach the main board and the hard disks, and one of the cables did not even reach the point on the board it had to connect to.
These speakers are small and look cool, but they do not do the job whether hooked to a computer or an iPod directly. They cannot handle any amount of volume. They are too tinny and the bass is too flat. The combination of the speakers really does not work. I boutght them for my house or office to simply listen to music while doing work and they were not good for even that. Go with Altec Lansing. That is a much better product.
I'll make this short: The monitor is so bad that you can't read it in normal office lighting without holding it at an angle. Unforgiveable for Palm to put out a product like this. It looks good and it has fast performance, but you can't read the display.Neither can you see the colors. Terrible. Whoever designed this display for Palm should be bend over the president's knee and paddled. This device is Amateur at best. I am actually embarrased to show it to people becaue they always tell me that they can't read it. One guy actually laughed at me when he looked at the display and after I told him what I paid for it.DO NOT BUY.
Where can I begin? Initially, I was VERY happy. It took 1 month of minimum copying/faxing before the cartridge was out of ink. The price of the cartridges would make it cheaper to keep buying new printers(cartridges included). Bought an HP at a similar price and amazed at the difference. If you love the Lexmark, just wait until you try the HP. Disappointing!!!!
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.
This machine is good if you only need to hear half of each message. It was very consistant with disconnecting while someone was still speaking.
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
I, like most of you have the standard18-55 kit lens (Rebel models). Having a degree in commercial and industrial photography, I know the lens is the second factor (behind film or sensor) in image quality. So, I assumed the sub $200 kit lens was severely limiting this camera. I received this lens and immediately did several comparison shots with the two lenses, both flash and natural light. Granted, in most but not all, the new EF-S 17-55 was a bit better (just a bit). But it was ever so slight. It was difficult to tell the difference in the shots. And auto focus was no better. The 17-55 did have a bit less noise, as it get's more light to the sensor. But the clarity and definition was no better, and in some cases not quite as good. In bright areas, fine detail definition was less than the kit lens. That said, this is a good lens. And you do have better results and more flexibility in low light (marginally). But if you are expecting a big difference in image quality in normal shooting, you will be sorely disappointed. Considering the difference in cost, I was surprisingly disappointed in this lens.Also, the feel of quality is there in the weight (It's HEAVY). But the zoom is rough and sticky, and overall felt lower quality that the cheap kit lens. Yes, I returned it.
It was an impulse purchase. I remembered having reliable RCA products in my youth and this propped my decision to buy.Well, it's a new world.Some quality American brand names ( Bell & Howell for instance ) are now for sale to any Pacific rim sweat shop or soul-less shark with a business suit and enough money. So much for quality - the cornerstone of brand name integrity. The display on my RCA RP5600 went out after 48 hours. Save yourself a trip back to the store and stay away from this model - apparently part of this year's load of cheap junky imports, toxic foodstuffs and unsafe toys.
Never buy any ATI all in one (or All In Wonder) Tv cards. The picture is very poor. Get a separate (other brand) TV card only for tv, & a different ATI XT or PRO card just for video. Hauppage (sp?) has excellent TV cards that capture & have EXCELLENT picture quality from your tv signal.
After taking about six shots the camarea developed a black area on the right side of the image. I purchased a Canon XT made in Japan not China. I live in Toronto Canada and the camera was shipped surface using United Postal Services (UPS) they charged me CND $44.00 in brokerage fees, this was on top of the $29.00 I paid for shipping (this was refunded) and I also incured CND $22.00 for return shipping. I still have to figure out how to get the GST and PST returned.I did receive a prompt refund on returning the camera. Be aware of the costs when purchasing on line outside Canada. I was told that there would be no brokerage costs if the item had been shipped by air.
Product did not work. Returned product at my expense and have not received a refund. I sent an email but have not received a response.
The description said Size 123. I have a '2', but this is too large. Amazon said batteries can't be returned.
Camera takes okay pictures on &quot;red eye&quot; or &quot;auto setting.&quot; However, the delay between depressing the shutter button to the actual picture can seem like an eternity. Therefore, many opportunites are missed. Especially when photographing children. In the past I have used cameras with similar features that did not have such a significant delay. Obviously, this delay is the difference between a good picture and no picture.
Opened my refurbished item and it didnt even work had to send it back for a refund. Which takes a week to come back.
I have been very disappointed with this computer. It is supposed to be portable but the battery life is so poor that you have to be near mains power. I find that I get just over half an hour from the battery before it needs recharging. I cannot watch a DVD film on it using battery power. The power requirement is so high that I cannot find an Air/Car 12v adapter powerful enough to charge the battery. This machine is a step backwards not a step forwards.I contacted Sony and I didnt find their advice useful. They could only suggest the things I had already tried through "Help" etc. From this experience I would not buy a Sony again.
I bought these to plug into my iPod basestation. I was replacing some old Altec Lansing ACS33 Power Cube computer speakers, which I paid $20 for. For the price I paid, I was expecting to be blown away by the sound of these speakers as compared to the old ones. I was less than impressed. There is no mid range!!! The problem is that the high end comes out of the two satellite speakers, and the mid(what little there is) and low comes from the subwoofer. So what happens is the subwoofer gets overpowered by the two satellite speakers, it gives the sound a nice AM radio quality. This problem gets even worse if you put the subwoofer on the floor and use the two satellite speakers on your desk. I expected to be able to fix the problem by adjusting the knobs, that was of no help at all. Even with the treble turned all the way down and bass turned all the way up, the high end overpowers everything else.Sure these speakers look cool, but that's not why most people buy speakers. I'm not sure what to recommend for you to use, but I would say avoid this.
As the other reviewer said this is *not* an ethernet/phone combo.It is just a retractable phone cable and I would have never paid$20 (after shipping) for it had I known that.
We bought this product because it states that it has ethernet protection. It does not have this feature.
Bad video quality and equally bad battery life...Battery started having problems in less than a week. Video quality is very poor..Not recommended for a purchase.
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.
I would love to put in a review for the product I purchased if I would have recieved it but I never did. I'm still waiting for my money back.
Does not work with D3100. Why do they advertise it as working with it? Do not get this if you have a Nikon D3100
I was hesistant about this product, for good reason. I was replacing my 5.5g ipod that was stolen... turns out that nothing apple cranks out would compare.The sound quality on this IS IN FACT worse. I thought the audiophiles reviewing the sound quality online were just being picky, but the sound really hurts my ears because of the intense treble and the mids that are missing.The symbols sound so fake and piercing. By no means is this always a "clean" sound that people justify it as, it is just pronounced and distorted. I listened to an acoustic piece first, it sounded alright, and crisp. But then I listened to Dragonforce & Sonata Arctica... I couldn't concentrate on the music because of the highs resonating in my ears. Jazz sounded a little better on my ears, but you have to like it crisp and not warm sounding...I want to take it back, but I don't want to more on a restocking fee...If you can get your hands on a Zune or a 5.5 generation, please go for it, I spent 15% restocking fee to learn this lesson. Listen to the majority of reviews!!!edit...************ok so you can kinda resolve this in the EQ.. but because its preset.. you have to deal with it being muddy or something else.also....GAMES ARENT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE... WHAT THE HELL APPLEthe fifth generation ipod is compatible with everything though?apple messed up... i have not been a fan of apple since OS 9 (horrible btw)
Thought the product would be a great way to save the environment, by using a rechargeable battery rather than continually running through batteries. One day, at work, I smelled an odor like matches and heard a popcorn crackling sound from my Visor. I immediately popped open the battery compartment and threw the batteries to the ground. The plastic around one of the terminal leads was melted and one battery was too hot to hold. On contacting ICU about a refund (since I didn't trust the unit anymore), they were neither helpful or apologetic in their emails. Simply, suggesting I contact a distributor about a refund. If they had even bothered to offer some assistance and troubleshooting, I wouldn't be writing this review.
I ordered the micro mem card and I recieved it promptly and at a good price.Shortly there-after, it failed. I contacted them and they were quick on the emails and sorta helpful. The disc turned out to be totally defective. In the last email, I was told a replacement would be here shortly, and WOULD I CONSIDER REPLACING WHATEVER POOR FEEDBACK I MAY HAVE POSTED WITH A FAVORABLE ONE? I replied that I would be happy to, AFTER I received a working card. That was 2 weeks ago and still no card.P.S. I already purchased another from another company and it works fine.
The DVD's work OK as far as reading/writing the data, but the quality of the lightscribe image is poor for these disks compared to other brands. Given the premium you pay for the lightscribe disk, I was very dissapointed by the low quality of the image. I printed the same image on these disks and disks from another manufacturer, and the image on the memorex was very fuzzy, and low contrast compared to the other brand. Unfortunately I bought a spindle of these, but will not buy this type again.
This device is ok in terms of look and funtion, but there is no security built in like others. My friend had memorex with U3 and has a security passowrd to protect the drive. But greet from Sandisk management removed the U3 security feature, forcing you to buy the third party encrption software. Do not buy this if you need to secure your drive. Buy Memorex mini travel drive. That was my first choice, but changed my mind because of new retractable design from Sandisk. Now I regret it. If you are desperate for security, you can spend time installing the freeware TrueCrypt.
Although I found this MP3 player to be light weight, easy to use and great sounding, the fact that it worked for just over 7 days makes it impossible for me to rate this higher than 1 star. In today's world, electronis may be considered "disposable" but iAudio is going a bit too far with this one! A very disappointing product and experience, indeed.
Well, they're not the WORST speakers ever made. I bought them looking for a cheap, crappy pair of speakers. Honestly though, I thought they'd be a little better.Tinny indeed.
I bought this armband radio to listen to KNBR AM while watching the Giants at AT&T Park. Matt Cain pitched a fine game, but this radio was nearly useless. It only received KNBR when I held the radio up and away from my body, and then not very clearly. KNBR's antenna is scarcely 15 miles from AT&T Park, and their local broadcast radius is about 100 miles, so it's fair to say that the Jensen radio failed to perform its most basic function. Luckily I had my backup radio, an 1980s vintage Sony Walkman. It's bulky, but it picked up KNBR very clearly, no matter where I held the radio. So if you want a radio for listening to sports (or cranky talk) on the AM band, skip the Jensen. I'll post another review if I find a good compact radio for AM.
when looking at the RBC6 battery set spec on APC web site it looks to me like there is no way this battery set will go into the chassis. Has anyone gotten this to fit into the RBC6 battery spot in their ups??
It worked at first, software was easy enough to use, and the size was great. After about a year it would no longer play nicely with my PC -- I couldn't add or remove any music. I called RCA tech support and told them I had already tried uninstalling/reinstalling the latest software and they said, "Well, you've already done all of the tech support yourself. You have passed the 1-year warranty, thank you, &lt;click>". What a load of garbage. Uninstall/reinstall is the extent of their ideas?? No more RCA products for me.
Ordered the Linksys WRT54GL wireless router from Amazon on 5-27-08 based on the positive reviews. But if you look critically at the reviews, the majority of them sing the praises of "easy to connect". Few reviews discuss reliability of Internet connection.My laptop computer received constantly varying signal strength ranging from poor to excellent. The laptop was about 40 feet away from the router. Sometimes the signal was SO WEAK the laptop would not connect to the Internet even with the laptop next to the router.I began Live Chat sessions with Linksys tech support in early June. They recommended changing the channel setting from the default of 6 to a new setting of 11. At this setting, it was impossible to connect to the wireless laptop. Several other sessions with the Live Chat guys involved many more changes, but the router signal was still inconsistent. The laptop computer could only connect to the Internet intermittently during the day.Comcast Cable checked out my Internet link and verified it was OK. HP tech support verified my laptop was fine. They said the problem was the router.I called Linksys Cust Serv to discuss returning the router. They took some information and transferred my call to the Tech Support Return Guy A.K.A. The Negotiator. This guy was a "piece of work". He said that because the router worked some of the time, it was not defective. He said there are many things in our atmosphere that interfere with wireless router signals and my problem had to be interference. He said that when a signal goes thru a wall or down a hallway, or around a corner, it is weakened. Also a phone or microwave can cause interference.I told this guy I didn't want to hear his philosophical ramblings, I wanted to know what I was supposed to do to make the router work. He said I should take my laptop throughout my house and watch how the signal degraded. I should relocate the router to a more favorable location. Linksys would consider my router as defective if I ran experiments to prove the router did not work using a different laptop computer. His recommendation was that I get a friend with a laptop to run experiments in my house, generate data on variation in signal strengths, and prove the router did not work using two different computers. If I did that, Linksys would consider taking my one-month old router back!!! Isn't that very generous of Linksys!!!!!DON'T DEAL WITH LINKSYS, THEY'RE UNBELIEVABLE!!!I logged onto Amazon.com, filled out the info, and immediately got approval for a return and refund. THANK GOD FOR AMAZON !!!!!
I got these for an absolute steal at 150 bucks from a yard sale New-In-Box. Still had the pastic and box was sealed. I was super-excited. While they did sound good, the sub was prone to over-extending its boundaries regularly. They did look fantastic and complimented every aspect about my PC's home-theater capabilities.Okay, now the bad. They broke, as they did for everybody else. Klipsch was pretty unresonable. They wanted to charge me what I paid for them to fix it. Then again, I have never known klipsch's service to worth a damn. I had some SF-3's where the glue on the covers melted on a hot afternoon and the mesh came off. They were equally unrelenting on this aspect.It's a shame customer support and service cannot contribute to a company's downfall single-handedly because I seriously have no patience for garbage like this especially when it cost me this much and the manufacturers don't care at all that their product has a near 100% failure rate.On another note, if you're considering these speakers, check out the BA7800's by boston acoustics. If you can find a set of these, pull the trigger. They are cheap, 1/2 the power of the Klipsch's, and are some of the best speakers I've ever heard of any kind. They are lighter and I have had a used set for over 4 years now that I bought for a case of corona extra off craigslist. They also are much stronger-sounding and can produce much more volume without tearing your eardrums open. In fact, I dare say they sound better the louder you crank them.
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.
Ok, My review of this product is going to be very brief. If you are looking to purchase the SpaceNavigator for ONLY SUPPORTED 3D applications which you can find located on their website [....] then great. If you are looking, as I was to use this as a Jog Wheel for video editing or even to load the software as an assignable joystick port, then stay away from this product.The developers for years have yet to release an "Assignable" driver for this product. Users of the forums have developed their own which is not Windows authorized and cannot be loaded onto your Vista machine without serious hacking. The list of applications this item supports is impressive for those into ONLY 3D Modeling but absolutely worthless to everyone else.I would check to see for other options.Overall the equipment itself is sleek, nice but doesn't weigh enough for pull options. The problem is, I purchased this to use with Adobe After Effects and Vegas Pro as a Video Jog Wheel. However, the drivers do not support these applications so all I have now is a $[....] paperweight.
We bought this camera earlier this summer to replace my old Kodak DC280 digital camera. I'm now wishing we had bought something better.The picture quality is good...if you are in perfect lighting and the subjects are perfectly still. Low lighting and moving subjects yield very poor quality pictures. And since picture-worthy events are not always in perfect lighting and perfectly still, this camera falls quite short.Pictures that require the zoom? Might as well forget it. I took pictures of my 4-year-old daughter in her preschool Christmas program: they're all horrible. They're blurry and pixel-y and it looks like they were taken in a dark room. Thankfully my mother had her higher-quality camera with her and I can copy her pictures. That said, though, my mother and her better camera won't be with me every single time I want to take a picture.Out of curiosity, I pulled out my old 2.1 megapixel Kodak camera for comparison pictures. The fact that the 6-year-old 2.1 megapixel camera takes better pictures than the few-month-old 6.1 megapixel camera should be an indication that the newer model isn't that great.I'm quite disappointed in this camera. I've missed several photo ops of both of my daughters, events that I'll never get a chance to photograph again. I'm just thankful we still have my old camera so I won't miss any other photo ops until we can get something better.
Tried to call vendor to get retrun authorization because the mount did not fit the size Plasma I had bought. Never got a call back and the thirty day window expired without ever getting a human to contact me either by phone or email. So, I had to buy the correct size mount from another vendor and still have the Omni Mount sitting here at my house in its original packaging and no use for it.OmniMount UCL-XB Dual Arm Cantilever Mount (fits 42 - 63" flat panels)
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.
I bought this product 10 days ago. Already exchanged it once after 2 days of working. Now the technical support again says, it has problem and want me to change this with a different one.The technical support agrees it had a firmware problem. Their turn around time to return the router after repairs is 30 days. Now I am lucky that I can return it back to store because it is less than 30 days. With their 30 days turn around time and the quality of the product, I think the product is going to lye at the manufacturers place most of the time and the effective use of the product by the user is less.It is very difficult to get customer support online. Wait time of 10 to 15 minutes everytime.The internet connection speed reduces drastically while wireless. I have the wireless PC connected next to the router. Still the same problem.I bought their wireless adapters also. But they are great. Worth for money.
In the beginning, the player was great. Battery life was good and it was lightweight; however, the earphones were not the best. After the first three months, I noticed some static interference when playing my songs. The radio was fine. This quickly would be resolved by reformatting the memory and reloading the song (as well as updating the firmware). However, this "static" progressively got worse and now it's accompanied by a high pitch noise. Again, it can be resolved by reformatting, but once every few days is now a nuisance. The tech support quickly responds to my e-mails but they are not helpful and have not been able to solve the problem. Therefore, if you are comfortable with just using the radio option, then this is an okay player. If you want a long lasting product with good tech support, save your money for another product.
Very disappointing. After 6 months, it stopped working because of a short in the wiring between the receiver and the repeater. The wiring is very light gauge.
One of the worst products that I have ever owned. Poorly quality, unreliable.Printer software is bloated and slows down the computer at boot. Synching a camera with the computer is hit or miss. Often takes several iterations of plugging/unplugging the camera/dock. Printer paper won't feed properly - gets jammed every other picture and ends up wasting the color carteridge. All-in-all this is a piece of junk and I would not recommend it to anyone.Prints about 1 picture out of 10 successfully and even then the quality is not that great.Only significant use I've found for this is as an ugly paperweight.
Very Disappointed. Too bulky, and way too spacious for my small digital camera I also bought through Amazon. If I saved the receipt, I'd return it in a second!
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.
I bought this hard drive as backup for my school work and pictures. I didn't need it to be on all the time and I would not be using it that much. Since I have a Mac laptop and a PC desktop, I reformatted it out of the box and started moving data over on my Mac. Tested it on my PC and it worked.Two hours later, I go to plug it into my Mac and it won't turn on at all. I restart my computer. Try multiple outlets. Power cycled the hard drive. Try the usb and the firewire connections. IT WOULD NOT START.If it was anyone else but myself, I would say that maybe it was a user error kind of thing. But I tried for a good 45 minutes to get it to work. And I am a person that is pretty computer savvy.I am returning this hard drive. Maybe mine was defective, but something that works one hour and not the next is not worth owning. I am just glad that I didn't delete the data I had moved onto it.
How long has Microsoft been in the business? Within three weeks the Microsoft label rubbed off of the mouse, and now I've noticed that the lettering on the key caps are rubbing off. Given the price, one would have expected the lettering to have been embedded in the plastic not just painted on the surface. Typical for Microsoft -- mile wide and an inch deep.Also, note that if you have to reboot your computer because of a windows crash, the keyboard and mouse are useless because they require that bluetooth is running. So all of the keystrokes and mouse selections necessary to reboot can't be entered unless, of course, you connect a USB-based keyboard or one that plugs into the mouse and keyboard ports.
Too much in too little.This thing looks promising, but in reality, I only use it for the radio. The mic/recording is interesting, but for emergency only since it is hard to use. The photos are only for emergency since it it too hard to use.The menus are hard to see, and the battery life is short.Overall, it is handy, but so far removed from a iPod nano that this SanDisk seems more like a museum piece then a modern piece of technology.
The Philips AJL700 after 1 1/2 years:1. The TV screen goes dark periodically, needs to be wiggled.2. AM/FM preset functionality is awful. The first ten signals are selected automatically. In the New York area this does not get me up to 1010 on the AM dial. I have to go through the first ten presets manually, then work my way up to 1010 by pressing the tuning + button repeatedly. It needs a re-design to enable users to select favorite stations, like a car radio.3. The remote is the poorest design I have ever encountered. For example, the most used buttons (ON/OFF, vol up and down) are the smallest size, and the volume buttons are hidden in a bank of 20 similar sized buttons (out of 51). The font size (very small) on the remote and the location are just awful. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR OLDER PEOPLE. Be forewarned, you probably will need to put your glasses on to change the volume.4. At 1 1/2 years, the power adapter went on the blink. Radio Shack does not carry a workable replacement (3 amps). I am in process of buying a replacement over the internet. The jury is out.5. In fairness, my picture quality and sound quality are fine. But this is an extraordinarily poorly designed product, especially considering its premium price. No more Philips Electronics products for us.
Length:: 0:21 MinsLike many other users and buyers have noted, this product does NOT fit the etrex HCX and other models. The ones with the expansion card have a larger opening and won't fit this products back plate. Garmin doesn't describe this on their product or packaging, and none of the sellers that I have seen point this out either. I actually bought 2 of the brackets and I didn't want to be stuck paying shipping back to the seller, so I improvised.I used a dremmel and a small cyclindrical diamond bit. I would think that any of the small cyclinder shaped stone bits would work too. I shaved away some of the plastic that needed to be removed so that the cover would fit over the larger part where the expansion card is. I used a utility knife to cut the small gasket out so that it wouldn't ripoff other areas. It took some trial and error, but now it works fine. I may have compromised the water tightness a bit, but as others have noted, the rubber seal that comes with the new back plate is pathetic to begin with.I've also read that some users with mountain bikes complained of the screw that hold the mount onto the handlebars working lose due to vibration. It looks like garmin should just have put a lock nut on the back, but they didn't. I used a drop to loctite to hopefully hold it in place.I tried to attach a short video showing what I mean. Sorry the focus isn't really good, the camera didn't want to focus on the small, very close dremmel bit. I hope this helps some of the other buyers that had the same problem I did.
Someone on this board said it worked with the 8310, but when I tried to format the card it froze the unit. Every time. Had to remove battery. No idea why.
I have owned this machine for about a year. It plays Videos and CD/mp3's just fine. But it is not the best dvd player. The dvd will skip during play back and it sometimes has choppy playback. I am sticking with the machine for now while I save up for a blue-ray. But don't buy this machine. You can find better ones for a similar price
Bought this toner from "5 Star Toner" for my HP 1020. The toner is for a Brother printer. The boxes seem mislabeled and relabeled.
I thought I would save a little money and buy this instead of the Epson product, huge mistake, never had trouble like this until used this product. Everything prints in light yellow and you cannot read it, finally discovered you can print in black but you have to go to print properties EVERY time and change to monochrome, is easy to forget that too and wastes paper. The only color it printed in was yellow. We could not take it off and throw away because the printer instructions say that if you remove the cartridge before the "out of ink" indicator comes on it will mess up the printer sensors so we had to suffer and endure thru using the ___ thing until it was used up. Tried to call their toll free number numerous times and always busy. I will never never buy any ink cartridge except Epson, this one was one of the biggest ... I have ever purchased.
I wish I could recommend this item, but I can't. I spent many hours playing with it when it first arrived - I even called tech support a number of times. In short, here's what I didn't like:1) The box is very picky about the SD media used. Only certain brands with high speed capability would work.2) The box is very picky about the video formats it would play. Basically, wma is all I could get to work. divx is supposed to work, but alas, I was disappointed here. Load a high res movie in and the word SLOW does not begin to describe the performance.3) The box is very picky about the audio formats it would play.4) Picky about image files too.Here's what I liked:1) I could plug in an external video player in it and it would play it great.
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!
I would like to be able to buy only ink cartridges, I always have so much paper left.
Cheap construction- connector end came apart in my hand first time I tried to use it- I was able to snap it together and make it work but the cable has a cheap feel. The tiny plastic cap isn't attached to the cable like most decent cables, and will be quickly lost. Buy a better cable.
this is the worst piece of electronics i have ever seen and owned. timer recording doesnt work all of the time. seems like it works only if it wants to. its slow in every process it runs. my warranty has expired so no help there. DO NOT BUY THIS RECORDER!!!!!!!!!
We had this machine less than a week before it stopped working. Spend the additional $40-$50 and get a functioning player.
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
This is a really poorly designed product. Well to clarify, the hardware seems good, but the software is so far lost I have a hard time believing that Netgear is seriously selling this thing. As the review title states, I'm an IT systems engineer by trade, I work in a large data center and computers are my life. And even though I bring over 15 years of IT experience to this product, it still frustrates. I believe the real problem is that the software is not thoroughly tested and so if you happen to have what appears to be some fairly common programs installed on your system, you will not have much luck.I was able to easily set up the drive to work with one of my PCs (ok, it was not that easy, it did take some re-installing, several reboots and tweaking to get it right), but that's where the fun ended. None of my other PCs (all running the same version of Windows) will properly recognize the drives. Though my laptop does see the drive (after the "attach" function hangs and a forced reboot) the disk management is screwy - now iTunes doesn't automatically recognize CDs when inserted until I go to "my computer" and open the disk - once open in explorer, iTunes then picks it up and sees it. Furthermore, I can no longer eject CDs from within iTunes - it just doesn't work. In addition to that, shutdowns hang - forever. And this is on the laptop where the drive is actually working! Let alone my other PCs that wont even get this far.This product is well built physically, but the software is abhorrent and make anything positive about this product totally moot. Save yourself a headache and look elsewhere for your solution. Netgear, you just lost my business for all your products - how can I feel good about buying your stuff?Other thoughs: I think it's pretty lame that Netgear forces us to use their own proprietary software and mounting mechanisms (no way around this, trust me). If they just used standard and widely used and accepted network file sharing protocols, none of this would be a problem. But no, they had to try to reinvent the wheel - well good job Netgear, your newly invented wheel is square!
I bought two of these to use when my wife and I work out. The clip holder doesn't fit properly on either of them - but that's not the reason not to buy it.My wife hardly uses hers but I was using mine a fair amount and was pretty careful to not bang it around - but it is the "sport" model designed to take some knocks, right? After 3 months the unit just quit working. Stopped completely. I exchanged it and the same thing happened after a few months. The second time I thought it was just the battery but when I opened the battery compartment the entire casing broke so I couldn't exchange it. Since I bought the memory card, I foolishly bought another one (stupid) figuring I would have better luck. Son of a gun if the thing didn't quit in a matter of weeks and had hardly been used - it simply quit.This is a bad product - poorly manufactured. The sound is OK and loading songs is very easy. But it's just a poorly made product.
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.
Three hours with foreign tech support (including half an hour on hold the first time). Swapping cables, resetting this and that, downloading nonfunctional software. Worst experience I've ever had with the computer. Never Again Anything Linksys!!!
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.
I plugged it in, downloaded the drivers from the manufacturers website (Per Win7's suggestion after it couldn't auto-install), and away I went. It shows up as a COM port and there isn't a lot to ask of a serial->USB device. Unfortunately it would not stay functional. I'd plug it in and it work would fine for a few minutes, then the console connection would just hang. I could unplug/replug once or twice to get it working (again for short times), but after that my machine would refuse to even see the device. Rebooting resulted in a repeat of the behavior. When it worked (however infrequently), it worked well.
It died just after my warranty was up. Never had a hard drive only last a year.
Coax cable appears to be of great quality but I normally use compression type connectors and the diameter of the cable is slightly too large to use them.
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.
It's a clever and fun idea, but unless you carry a magnifying glass, the pictures are pretty hard to see. It's a cute little gizmo for a reasonable price.
I despise this radio because it is unnecessarily complicated to use. I should have bought something that just receives XM radio channels and nothing else. Instead this radio has a bunch of modes I never use and they just get in the way. It doesn't know whether to be a radio or MP3 player or recorder or whatever else it does. When I'm driving I just want to hit one of the presets and have it tune to that station without a lot of programming steps or mode changes. I can't be taking my eyes off the road just to read the display to see why it didn't do what I expected it to do. I really don't need three different levels of favorite channels and I definitely don't want it to go off somewhere else when I hit a channel preset. Why can't it be more like a regular car radio when it comes to simplicity of use? Nuff said!
I have the Brother MCF 210 for aout 2 years now. Let me tell you...the way Brother designed this machine -it is an ink guzzler. Whats more, it spends far too much time cleaning and resetting. Today -it spontainiously diald" out though I was trying to print , not fax.NOT user friendly IMO.
I have an Epson stylus photo R280, Epson 78 is the designated ink replacement. I ordered this package, replaced 2 color inks from this purchase. But there is no color coming out of that. I am very dissappointed about the whole purchase. Now, the ink package is open, can't return it, can't print anything neither. I am just wasting the money on sth that doesn't work.
Bought this item at Best Buy - their warranty is for 30 days. On day 32, this unit quit working - would not power up. Best Buy would not exchange it and suggested that I talk to Sylvania. Sylvania gave me the name of an authorized service center. I carried the TV to the shop. 1 day after the service center &quot;fixed&quot; the TV, it quit working. I carried it back to the shop. When I brought the item home, it would not work that day. I carried it back to the shop (3rd time). 10 days after bringiing it home, it quit working again. During this entire ordeal, I called Sylvania twice - each time they were not willing to refund my money nor exchange the product. If it breaks again, I will likely file a lawsuit in civil court to get my money back. Beware - this item is sold under other brand names- Emerson, Phillips, etc.
I bought 2 of these as gifts for Christmas. The picture quality was horrible. The pictures all have an orange hue to them. The LCD is so dark you can not even make out what you are taking a picture of. I was expecting a lot more for a camera from polaroid. I have actually bought 2 new cameras to replace these because i feel guilty for giving such crappy gifts to my family!!!!
The worst thing Ive ever bought. Lose internet connection randomly. Can't be fixed. Never buy it
It sucks. Actually it didn;t work. Sent it back and they sent another one.. That didn;t work either. Motorola sent me one for free directly, a cheaper model, but at least it works. How often does that happen? Two orders of the same thing and neither work.
had several years ago and fought with it for a long time. 2nd floor, router on first. belkin-n(rt2870) and netgear wg111 both connect with strong signal..........this thing would barely connect at all and constantly drop connections in XP(using linksys router). admittedly outdated but should be able to manage some sort of connection. linux a total no go with this. sorry.
Its not so much that these are low quality speakers--the sats have survived many drop tests. And they're actually pretty loud. The problem lies in the use of multiple small drivers in the sats rather than a 2-way high/mid configuration. Also, the subwoofer, while powerful, has horrible clarity. The result is lacking midrange and muddy bass--acceptable for games, but certainly not for music.Also, the 1/8&quot; inputs kept giving me trouble. They'd come loose at random. I suspect they were defective. In any case, I replaced them with 1/4&quot; jacks. Problem solved.If you're a gamer, don't plan to listen to music, and you can find a really good deal on these, they might be an okay choice. I got mine free, and given that, I'm happy enough with them. But, they're certainly not worth the retail price. Do yourself a favor and buy some quality speakers from Klipsch or Telex.
This mouse is just right except the silly changing light. Of what possible use is it? Why can't I turn it off? Surely the extra lighting and its timer suck power out of my netbook and reduce battery life. I didn't read the packaging before buying and opening it, never dreaming that a notebook/netbook mouse would be purposely designed to increase power consumption for no reason. Now I'm stuck with it. What a waste.
I've never reviewed any items before, but I felt that in this case it was important that I wrote one. This is my very first Sirius radio and I am very dissapointed in this product. I bought the radio right after Christmas let me list the problems.1. When I would start my car the car base would often not power up, but would turn the main unit on. So the FM transmitter would not come on. Would have to play around with the main unit for a few minutes until I finally could get it to work.2. Sometimes when the reciever would work correctly the signal strength would be very weak. So would have to turn the reciever off again and mess with it some more until the signal strength was strong. The antenna was mounted correctly away from any objects that might block the signal.3. Sometimes the main unit and base would act like it was getting no electrical current at all. I would turn on my car and everything would just remain dark. Yes, my cigarette lighter does work. I use it often for my cell phone and Ipod.So I called the help line that is available for the S50. Talked to a lady she said I just needed to exchange the item for a new one. So thats exactly what I did. So I installed the item again, and waited on the phone with Sirius for at least a hour so that I could get the subscription switched over. I never got to talk to anyone so I finally just hung up the phone. I got in my car a few minutes later, and the reciever just shuts off on its own. This reciever has all the symptons of the first one plus the added bonus when it does work correctly it shuts itself off after just a few minutes. I was hoping it was just some kind of software flaw, but then I updated everything and nothing seemed to change. I e-mailed Sirius's customer care yesterday morning and still haven't got any replies back.Bottom line find a product that is more reliable. I think this item could have waited a few more months to come out, but instead was rushed because of Christmas.
I've owned this unit for over 6 months and in that time I have gotten fatal exception after fatal exception. Handspring says you must have incompatible software loaded on it. I cleaned everything off, started over and still the unit crashes. It crashed 2 weeks ago, I reset it, put in new batteries and then left it home while on vacation. Come home, turn it on and before I even hit a key, FATAL EXCEPTION! I'm throwing the thing out and buying a Palm Pilot like everyone told me to in the first place.
I have got few problems with this device,-the most annoying,- sometimes it stops to provide voice guidance, It guides you alright giving few voice directions and then - silence, so you need to watch the screen all the time. It is always late by a distance of ~50-150ft (depending on your speed) so you will need to correct mentally your position, can be confusing when two intersections are close by. In few months, after I bought my device the speaker broke dawn, still speaks but with a lot of distortions. All my attempts to contact customer service (phone, e-mail) have failed. The phone # is 866-346-3344, there is always the same message "the mail box is full and not accepting new messages"
I bought this to replace a stolenMonster iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM Transmitter/Charger for iPodthat worked very well. This model has some problems: The worst being anytime there is a quiet section playing, the transmitter completely stops working. If you listen to anything with any dynamics, expect to be interrupted by loud radio static when the device cuts off. Another problem is the size of the plug - if you use any iPod case or cover, it will not fit. You will have to remove it from the case every time you play the iPod in your car. It gets annoying if (like me) you want to use it every day. It has also locked up my iPod a couple of times, requiring me to reboot. Do yourself a favor and get the older model which works very well. The extra bells and whistles are not worth the aggravation.
Was good till it died in little over a year - the warranty only covers 1 year. Perhaps I made mistake by carrying it around in a hard case one too many times. Tried all the steps LaCie tech service suggested, no help. It's simply dead. Will be my last Lacie for sure. A slick look counts for very little if it can't do the job.
I bought this product and i can't say that I am impressed. 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.
Ironic I receive an email from Amazon requesting a review for an item they cancelled the order for. Keep up the great work.
I have used 6 DVD-R out of ten now. And 2 failed. I use Sony FS550. Maybe they are not very compatible, or I burned too much data on a single disc. (I usually burn 4450MB, close to the 4489 limit shown on Nero)
The nice stuff about this device is you can backup very quickly. I backup 70GB exchange database in 20 minutes (3GBx minute).But every 2 months I always had issues with tapes, scsi errors, etc.I do not recommend this device. And the support is terrible, they always call me from INDIA or non-english native language country after weeks of problems, slow support, bad service, terrible device.
I have had the same experience as the other reviewers. The software did not install properly, and I am completely unable to uninstall it. Windows cannot find the camera; neither can Skype (though it does detect the built-in microphone). I recommend spending a few more dollars and getting something that works.
I bought this switch about 18 months ago. It went out 6 months ago. They have a lifetime warranty, and they replaced it. However, the one they replaced it with had something rattling around inside it when I got it. I sent it back and got another. Then, it failed. They would not cross ship a new one to me. In other words, they wanted me to disconnect the existing switch, send it back to them, and have them ship the new one to me 5-7 days later. So what do I do for work for the week and a half while I wait for the new one? They said they would expedite and cross ship if I paid a charge of $74.99! I asked them how I was supposed to work for a week and a half while I waited. The tech said, "Well, you could buy another switch in the meantime." What?!? I replied, "Yes, maybe I'll buy a switch that doesn't break down every 6 months!" Don't buy it!
I bought the SD-P1500 for a great price through another online vendor and was very excited to try it out. We took it on a long car ride and found the screen to be excellent, but the built-in speakers had a limited volume range. I was willing to overlook that shortcoming as I imagined using headsets or connecting to a TV primarily anyway.But, less than a week later, when using it on a plane the same volume limitation occurred. I could NOT hear anything except VERY FAINT dialogue and the occasional sound effect. On a layover, I spent money on &quot;noise reduction&quot; headsets. Again, to no avail. No matter what DVD I put in, neither I nor my traveling companion could hear the dialogue or music while flying.On the ground with no engine noise, the device is not exactly perfect either. It was very finnicky about the DVD's it would play. The first disc I tried (Phenomenon) would not &quot;read&quot;. I cleaned the disk, looking for obvious reasons, but still had no luck. I encountered the same problem with another disc (Dangerous Liaisons) which was double sided with widescreen and full-screen versions. The full-screen version could be played, the widescreen could not.Finally one last problem, which may or may not be related to this device, was output to a TV. I tried hooking it up to a TV in a hotel room without any luck. The TV sensed the connection, but I could never get any picture or sound. Granted this may have been a problem with the TV and not the device. I did not try it again when I returned home.I am returning the device to the e-tailer from whence it came. I wish I had better news, but I have to give this device a big-thumbs-down.Beware.
I purchased this piece of crap laptop in 2004. Everything ran smoothly until the power jack problem which occured in mid-2005. I was able to keep it running by forcing the power cord into the jack and wrapping it around the base of the laptop to keep it steady. That trick eventually failed and I angrily had to get it fixed in early 2006. Months later, the power jack became loose again and I once again had to do the wrap-around trick. I just had that fixed again (December 2006) and it crashed in January 2007.. this time a hard drive failure. Turned out that the hard drive slipped so I had to get a new one. It should be coming in in a week. Stayed tuned for more zv5120us horror stories.PS. Repairs for this junk already cost me $200+. Don't get one. I'm serious.PSS. Other malfunctioning parts: dead pixels on screen (and one really annoying vertical green line right down the side of the screen ), front volume control buttons don't work (or light up), battery dead (doesn't charge, not even after inserted into other laptops), DVD player can't read DVD's anymore, CD burner burns corrupt CD'SPSSS. I reccommend this laptop only to those who have just one more day left to live and have no idea what to do with their leftover money.
One line conclusion: Didn't cut the cake for me.Keyboard: The build and "feel" of the keystroke was ideal for me. Not too hard, and not too "clicky". Only problem is that the keyboard definitely lags behind. You don't have to be thunder typer for it to start lagging. Even in normal messenger/chat it lags. Believe it or not, the lag feels very weird, and it's the main reason why I'm looking for a different keyboard.Mouse: Everything is perfect, except it takes way too long to recover from sleep. I've used lots of cordless mouse, but nothing is as slow as this one. I don't think you'll be wondering if the laser is more accurate than optical, because you'll be struggling with the mouse "slipping" when it wakes up. It might not bother some people.. but to be quite frank, I'm used to having my mouse respond when I move it. like, right away. Not 0.5 seconds later.I would say 10 out of 10, you're not shopping for a keyboard that lags, and a mouse that lags. It may not bother some people, but it's definitely noticable.
Just purchased a pair of these. On first tests, the units have to be facing the master flash to fire.I was hoping to hide them in lampshades or in a corner of a room.I had them sitting flat (sensor was then pointing straight up??) and they wouldn't fire.Had to sit them on their 45 degree angle position facing the master flash to fire.
I got my printer and tried to set it up. Didn't work, right out of the box. And HP online tech help was no help -- they directed me to a pdf of the page in the manual I was already looking at. Don't bother with this product.
Package bears a sticker saying 'NOT FOR USE IN FLASHLIGHTS." Of course, you see this sticker only *after* the item has been delivered. Funny that Amazon pairs it with a flashlight... My Duracell 123's do *not* carry such warning.
It was the second one that i ordered and it was defective. I sent it back.
Dont buy it there's no remote and no instructions your wasting your money it's not it it's a total ripoff
This item unfortunately doesn't say that it won't work too well with the latest Dual Core Mac Mini, due to the new Mini design which moves the rear USB and Firwire ports to the other side, making it nearly impossible for the tiny connectors to reach. I finally got it connected but the resulting tangle of cords made it nearly impossible to add additional cables, and kept turning the Mini slightly so it sat kind of off-kilter on the hub and looked pretty silly. I also had no use for the front Firewire port, since none all my small peripherals (Palm, iPod, camera etc.) use USB so I had to have a bulky scanner wire connected to the front of the hub, draping around both it and the Mini. What a mess! I would make sure you check the back of your Mini before purchasing, to see that the locations of the connectors line up.
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!!
The scanner is exception, when it functions. The software that comes with it is barely usable and crashes often. That said, when I upgrade the software, it did change the situation: It went from crashing often to crashing every time. Even the "photoshop plugin" is merely a call to launch the software - when again crashes.
Remote works exaclly as the two I received from Dish and price compares with the $45.00 was told by the Dish installer
The wall mount keyholes are too small to accept screws large and strong enough to secure the plug-laden unit to plaster or drywall. The keyholes are arranged so that the labeling on the product is upside down when the unit is mounted vertically even if the tiny screws can get purchase. ... So the thing ends up in a tangle of wires on the floor. If you can toss the mess under the tv console or behind it, perhaps this could work. But if you're looking for a clean solution, this isn't it.
I bought this card for two reasons:1. It supposedly has excellent Linux support, at least as of Ubuntu 10.10.2. I was using a tiny little USB wifi adapter through 1 story of my house and a couple walls. I thought I could increase my network performance.I never tried #1 because I booted into Windows 7 first. #2 was a complete failure. The signal quality on this is simply AWFUL. It's not the antenna either -- I tried an enormous antenna on it (over a foot long) without much improvement.As a test, I tried my $10 USB wifi adapter alongside this TrendNet unit. The tiny cheap USB adapter was far better. I lost about 60% of my packets with the Trendnet. I lost *none* with the USB adapter, though latency would sometimes increase from &lt;1ms to double digits.Bottom line is my little USB "Azio AWU101N" which I got for under $10 was better in every single way. Avoid this card.
I already return this. It is nightmare to get this piece of stuff work. There have been a bunch of people online waiting for help desperately. And the official haven't given a solution for them.I am sure there are portion of people can get it works without any problem (see the other reviews), so I am saying that you are playing the dice.my os is Vista.
looks cool but always jump in my car as opposed to others that do not
These headphones should not even be on the market.They are horrible even sitting directly in front of the transmitter. I would disconntinue this item and if I was smart I would have returned them. Norm
some of the functions on my dvd player are not responding as they should apart from this its a good enough remote for the price
I tried 2 different sticks of this memory and neither would Let MY ASA boot.. All the lights were flashing..No slam against the memory.. From the previous review I thought it would work..
JUNK !!. POOR SOUND QUALITY, TINNY. TOUGH TO FOCUS IN ON GIVEN STATIONS.
I purchased this router expecting great performance, range and security.I ended up being a very frustrated customer, getting used to power cycle this every 2 hours after losing connectivity. It's very obvious that it's all related to software bugs. Nevertheless, Netgear did not release any new firmware to this product for over a year.This is my 2nd Netgear router and been frustrated with the old one yet was too optimistic to try this one. Quality sucks!I'm enforced to buy a new router but this time I'll go with one that supports Linux 3rd-party firmware. Thinking of Linksys WRT54GL.At least I won't have to wait forever for the manufacturer to deliver new firmware (even though it's clear from the support site that there are updates all the time - that's what I call a reliable platform).
I have one buy from bestbuy at end of 2005, one month later I found when conect to computer the mp3 automaticly recharge and remember it. One year after the battery only can use about two hours, two years after very defecult to use it and almost all time conect to the charge.
It is a great case to use for protecting your Zen but i must admit that the screen cover comes off too easily and the wrong bump from someone else will give you no screen cover.But it does provide good shock protection.I would know because I'm rather clumsy.
Like another reviewer, I was sent a tripod. When I called for a refund I was pressured into giving the seller a positive feedback. It was obvious that the seller knew what they had done but they sent out the cheap tripod anyway.
I wish I would have checked out reviews before I purchased it! Like others, it will just lock up. It has done this since day one. I have to go through all my cords and unplug it. Also, cds have skipped horribly since day one. Lastly, I can't always find radio stations. If I go backwards on the dial, I can eventually find them; otherwise, it's just static. Complete waste of money!!
I think this item was to be used for Halloween as the cord lit up and looked like something to be used in a Jack-o-lantern. I do hope to find an adapter that works or I may have to get rid of my "ancient" mac.
I bought these headphones to use them at work. I tried them before and was quite impressed, but could not use my own player and music samples then.After normal use it was clear that they are all about bass reproduction. The bass was impresive, but higher frequencies were muffled. The sound insulation was poor. The folding design make them fit awkwardly and uncomfortably.I returned them and tried other models instead.
I bought these headphones after hearing them at a Bose store in a shopping mall. I hadn't had anything much to compare them to except earphones that come with portable players and they sound much better than that. However, you can get the same or better sound from headphones that cost far less. I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser PX 100 headphones to take to the gym... They are also more comfortable. The Bose Triports have a flimsy plastic headband which has broken three times in nine months. Bose cheerfully replaced them each time but I now must use the headphones gingerly and after hearing the Sennheiser PX 100 I prefer to use the Sennheiser. The Bose sound nice but you can get better value for your money elsewhere. Bose did, however, introduce me to better sounding headphones. I just wish I had done some comparison shopping before I plopped down my money for the Bose headphones.
The base unit for the Sennheiser wireless headsets automatically shuts off every 3 to 5 minutes, if it does not recieve a strong enough volume from the base unit source. In order to keep it from shutting off, you have to turn the base unit volume up to a level that even with the headset volume low, is approaching the threshold of pain.I think this product may very well be the worst electronics device I ever bought.
Like other reviewers, I found it requires constant adjustment for the UHF loop, even though all my UHF stations broadcast from one of two locations within about 20 degrees of each other.Also, while the gain on the amplifier is adjustable (and adjustable separately for VHF and UHF), it is not adjustable down to zero; you must turn it off using a very stiff, teensy tiny fiddly little 3-way switch on the back (third setting was bypass, e.g. for cable).Since some local channels (both VHF and UHF) are strong enough that even minimal gain setting was too much, my switch got a lot of use. But it broke after 2-3 months.Why only 1 star? Because of the crummy design. Good signal quality (which it has, once adjusted) is the minimum expectation. I'd like to be able to easily use the device.So I'm looking for a replacement.
I bought this casette deck 1.5 years ago, looking for something that would be decent to last me through grad school. I dub a fair amount of tapes (I buy most of my music on vinyl) for myself and friends, so I wanted something of decent quality. Well, after 1.5 years of moderate use, the record head seems to have quit on me. I'm going to look into fixing it, but I feel that it will be foolish to sink more money into this after it broke in such a short time. For my money I think I'm going to bite the bullet and go with a cd-r component instead.
I dislike ipods so i figure I try something else and hope for the best..Unfortunately I was wrongItunes and Ipods are definitely much better..Basically this device is a cheap piece of crap and it seems like Sandisk's approach is WYSIWYG..disappointingPROS:- long battery life- email tech support is quick and good but website support sucks badCONS:- it's easy to setup but instruction manual is useless- buttons are rigid and miniature and difficult to press with a skin on- wheel is very stiff and offers very little functionality- software is buggy and terrible- freezes occasionally- navigating through menus stutters and lags- boot time is 10 seconds- video mode has no options- needs serious firmware updates- time is listed only in settings menu = useless- tons of issues with playlists getting erased or not working properly- every firmware update erases all your settings, including radio presetsand the list of issues goes on and on...anyone who has reviewed this product positively obviously didnt do a thorough job because these issues exist and its definitely irritatingI am extremely disappointed and will never buy a sandisk player ever againMy suggestion is to try it out thorougly before buying..so you dont make the same mistake I did and trust other people's lopsided reviews...
The Apex AD2600 DVD Player that I purchased from Amazon has quit working. As far as I can tell it only worked properly once or twice. Now it will only play the audio portion of a DVD, without video. I have tried hooking it to different TV's, using different video cables, and different DVD's. My conclusion: it doesn't work. At least it was relatively "cheap". I won't so much mind throwing it away. THIS WILL BE THE LAST APEX PRODUCT I BUY!
We used ours for only a few weeks before it failed. First, the front latch broke, which made it hard to close to enable play. Then the rear left hinge broke, making the unit unusable. Interior inspection revealed that both parts were built without much fatigue resistance, making them subject to mechanical failure. The Sony optics and electronics continued to work, but the mechanical case parts were poorly designed. Additionally, the picture is small and grainy, really only suitable for a young child. The max battery life was a bit under 2 hrs and the unit was unable to play when charging. No vehicle adapter was included. Now looking for a more solid replacement; the Disney unit is headed for the junk heap.
The battery would not charge. Took it to a local battery store where it was tested. They said it was bad. I returned the battery.
The biggest issue I have with this bag is the strap. It CONSTANTLY kinks and twists. Especially where it's connected to the bag. The metal holder twists and gets all kinked. I've had this bag for 1 month now and I hate it.
Yeah I understand that its tiny and it holds plenty of music..but why would you pay $270 when you could pay the same price and get a 20 gig? I had a mini and I sold it and bought a 20...it just doesnt make sense to me...
This thing is ancient!!! It came with the drivers on a floppy - I don't have a single machine with a floppy drive so I ended up searching the web to find drivers for it which was no easy task. I do readily admit I should have read the description more closely to know that this was a 12 year old product running at only 10Mb. Since there are a bunch of 1Gb adapters now on the market I assumed that this one was cheap because it was a 100Mb which suits my needs just fine but to discover that it's actually 10Mb, I was a bit peeved. Other than being slow it worked fine once I was able to find the drivers for it.
I gave this product two stars to acknowledge my appreciation for a great idea. After all, any product that eliminates a dangling cord at the gym has something going for it. Unfortunately, the execution didn't live up to the promise.First, the sound is among the worst I've ever experienced from a set of headphones (even from the cheapest ones). The highs are muted. The mid-range is muddy. The bass is flaccid -- that is, I can sometimes tell it's flaccid when the right speaker doesn't happen to be buzzing loudly due to distortion. All in all, an abysmal listening experience.Second, the product is simply cheaply made and feels incredibly flimsy in your hand. While my little orange Shuffle clicked into place with certainty, everything else about the phones feels like the company spared every expense. Am I nitpicking? I don't think so. When you pay 50 bucks for a set of headphones, you expect a level of quality commensurate with that price. But if you didn't know how much they cost, the iFreePlay phones feel and sound like headphones in the 12-dollar range.Finally, I again want to say how much I like the idea behind these headphones. It was a pleasure to click my Shuffle into the little dock on the left earphone and go through a gym workout without a dangling cord catching on any of the equipment. And if the sonic quality these headphones produce was even merely competent, I'd be satisfied. But the sound is just unacceptable.I feel bad because I know how even one negative review on Amazon can have a profound effect on the future of a product. And my review may severely retard sales of the iFreePlay. But Monster should have spent far more time in focus groups and quality control before releasing this product. They should also cut the price in half.The bottom line: I'll wait for another company with higher standards to make a similar product. Or I'll wait for Monster to get its act together.
I don't know ? see I paid for the system on was ripped off when all I got in the mail was a stinking power cord !
the worst item i ever bought on amazoni wish i would have got my money back for this dvd playerthe movies always skip, there a lot of distortioncolby should slap themselves in the face for releasing this product.
I ordered these and have never had any trouble with other brands of DVD+Rs. When I went to use one, I had to try 7 to get ONE to be recognized in my DVD recorder. I ended up testing the whole spindle in a little over an hour, and of 100 of them, THIRTY NINE were bad disks. I find that failure rate unacceptable, and will never purchase this brand of DVD+Rs again.
I bought this item based on reviews. It seemed like a great deal. This did not work at all very disappointed.
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.
I wrote a very good review for this device 2 weeks after I used it. Now I regreted like hell. This device is too slow in finding satellite (like 2 mins sometimes). Also, the device will tell you the address you entered is to a unreachable destination when I entered to go back my home!! The deadliest, the whole purpose that i bought this one was due to the Live Traffic Update service, after 3 mo of trial period, you will find out that the company don't have contract with TMC (live traffic provider) to let you subscribe. it's B8ll Sh8t.
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...
It is a very simple camera that anyone can use. But it is not fancy and high-tech. It does what it is suppose to do.
I just bought this product today and I am taking it back tomorrow. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM. I tried it on 1 music CD and not only did it not fix the small scratch but attempting to take it out it cracked the cd when I tried to pry it from it's kung-fu grip. I wish I would have just bought the cd again. If I were allowed to use explicatives on this review I would use up the 1,000 letter maximum.
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.
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.
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.
I'M not at all happy with my Philips sca050 antenna.The antenna does not come with the 12v DC power cord. Please be advised? Do not puchase unless you are abie to get the right type of cord.The cord you will need is a 12vDC 100ma. I do hope this helps. Thanks; J.C.
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.
The device claims 108 mbps at &quot;up to 500 feet&quot; I have not been able to maintain a reliable 54 mbps connection at 30 feet. Netgear tech support claims 108 mbps connections &quot;three houses away&quot;. I have less than 50% signal strength across the street and I cannot get a 108 mbps connection next less than 5 feet from the hub. Netgear tech support has not responded to my last e-mail dated 2/5/04 as of 2/13/04.The interface is simple to use and setup can be complete in less that 15 minutes for a reasonably savvy person. The interface is a little buggy but not so that most users would notice. For example, the firmware level is not visible by way of any button, tab or link that I have been able to find.A genuine logging function of inbound and outbound packets would be nice. A text based telnet setup would be a plus.
On the plus side, camera is tiny, and the spring loaded clip works well with notebook PCs. This makes it good for traveling.On to the negatives... Image quality is very poor, espeically in medium to low light. Pictures are very grainy and even with a 60 watt lamp in the room, still seemed underexposed. Software controls were not as easy to figure out as one would expect.I gave it a low rating, because I really think that image quality is the most important factor. Design is great - i only wish image quality was better.
This case came with my iPod, and so I tried it out for the first few weeks. I'm not a big fan for two reasons:1) If the case turns upside down (e.g. its on your belt and you bend over), the iPod falls out.2) You can't push the buttons while it's in the case. True, you can pull it up out the unopened top of the case and push the buttons, but I'm the kind of person who likes to jump around songs and albums. I prefer cases that have fronts that you can see the buttons through and push them through. Perhaps those types aren't as protective, but they work better for me.
I purchased this DVD because of the NTSC/PAL feature. I thought that I would be able to play Europeans DVD. I was wrong. This player will play Europeans DVD with Region 1 encoding which is US and Canada. In brief, you will not be able to play foreign DVDs with this player. I quickly offered it as a gift to my sister and purchased one of those DVDs [....]Now, I can watch DVDs from all over the world. With my new DVD, I noticed that the APex wasn't all that good. Whenever you want to change an audio, language, subtitle option, the movie will stop. It is not instantaneous. Also, it has no rewind or forward. You can only jump from chapters to chapters. And finally, it is almost impossible to decipher what's written on the panel. The inscriptions are too small.Be careful! Know what you want.
Briefly I ordered this for reasons everybody does but have already returned it &amp; am considering my options on a different purchase. In the past I always had tremendous good fortune with Panasonic products so I tried this one without hesitation. The VHS player seemed wonderful, but the the DVD player would freeze for no apparent reason on brand new DVD's on a scene &amp; you'd have to turn it off &amp; the best you could get from it was to start over again at beginning. Sometimes it would claim the just opened DVD was &quot;dirty&quot; if you could not even get it to re-start at the beginning as it often would. The unwanted freezing would occur anywhere from every 5 to 20 minutes &amp; became infuriating quickly. Maybe I was unlucky but this experience was unpleasant to say the least.
It may be good item but the C340 I bought works without it. So it was a waste of money.
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.....
I thought this would be a great way to control my Sony DVD, receiver and TV. It turns out though that there are just a few basic buttons and the features keep getting mixed up -- the AMP volume slips and raises the volume on the TV, instead. The supposed macro functions don't seem to work well, if at all.
I did not receive the case and they did not try to resend to the right address. Be careful to all.
I returned this lens because it had noticable green and purple fringing when used with my Sony F717.The definition was fine but the fringing was unacceptable. A minor irritation was that the back lens cap is not usable when the conversion ring is on.
This radio malfunctioned after about a year. Pressing the + to increase the volume does not increase the volume; it changes the station and the band!! The problem occurs more and more frequently as time goes on. So, just when there is something I really, really want to hear, so I try to turn up the volume, the radio changes the station and I entirely miss what I especially wanted to hear!!I also have a Sangean pocket radio with ear buds that malfunctioned way too soon (there is no audio on the right stereo side). Then the ear buds started delivering static in both ears.Sangean products are well designed, so they make a good first impression, but they are poorly engineered and/or poorly manufactured.I will replace these radios with different brands.
Bought the camera beginning of December. Used it 5 days and almost all the indentifying print marks on the camera (camera name, button icons (the ones that identify which button do what) all rubbed off!! I now have a camera with almost no printing on it at all. I have never seen that before. The camera didn't get wet, it was kept in a soft camera bag. Also, everyone's commments that you can't see anything on the LCD in bright sun or in dark rooms is true. I missed some terrific shots of whales in the Pacific because of not being able to see anything on the screen and also couldn't see anything on the LCD in a restaurant/club. When it works, it's great--image stabilization is worth the price--but I was disappointed not being able to see more on the LCD, and I couldn't believe the ink wore off the camera. I returned it--this is poor quality manufacturing.
I bought this mouse fooled by its cool looks and reviews I read (including those here) . And let me tell you , I didn't like this mouse one bit ! Here are the reasons : First of all , it's HUGE , so in order to control it you have to put your entire palm over it coz it has sliders on its very edges and it's a very long mouse that has the optic &quot;camera&quot; in an akward position so if you're not moving both the top and bottom edges simetrically it'll lose precision big time . All the hype about its &quot;natural design&quot; and it being easy to use it just b/s . In order to use this mouse with precision you need to keep your palm on it putting the entire weight of your arm on the mouse . You control this mouse by moving your elbow which I found to be exhausting and I guarantee you that even with best sitting position your arm will get tired after 1 hour of intensive use of this mouse . Personally I'm used to holding the mouse with my fingers while resting my wrist on the mousepad . This way of usage is much more comfortable and I don't get tired after hours of eg. playing quake 3 or picture editing (more precise too) . So if you're using your mouse this way DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE ! You'll save yourself money and hassle you'll have to go trough returning the mouse and getting a new one . Also when I put my hand on the mouse as described above I have trouble using the right button because my finger goes way over it - so much about natural design :P The last thing that completes this list is a bug that's supposed to be a feature . It's the blue led light on the mouse back that turns on when mouse is working . It produces a very cool efect but the downside is that it heats up like crazy and your palm will be swatting in no time . I can't belive Logitech did such a poor job with this mouse . However I totally recomend you the Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse which is a &quot;younger brother&quot; of this monster . It's a very nicely shaped symetrical mouse , easy to use , great control ... . It's what i'm using now . Hope this review helps someone .
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.
this thing does not work. The favorable reviews you see on this product are PAID reviews. Please ignore them. Amazon should not allow this on any products.
It was thake over 8days to delivery so I couldn't use at right time.Battery charger's line is not a original one but it is working.
I originally received the RD-XS34 DVD Recorder on March 1, '06. When I connected it, it wouldn't set the correct date or time, and it wouldn't download any data for the TV GUIDE, even after 48 hours. I couldn't set the date or time manually. I called Toshiba Customer Service, and was told that they would send me a firmware upgrade for the TV GUIDE. I asked them if that would fix the problems and was told that it would allow me to set the date and time manually. Meanwhile, I contacted the seller and he arranged for me to send it to the Toshiba Repair Center in Massachusetts. They performed the upgrade and returned the machine to me. It still did not work, although I could now set the date and time manually. I called the repair center and they had the machine picked up and returned to them and they replaced a circuit board in the TV GUIDE section, then tested the machine. It set the time and date automatically, and also downloaded the data for the local cable service. The TV GUIDE functioned properly for them. They returned the machine to me.I connected it and it set the time and date correctly from my cable, however, after shutting off and sitting for over 24 hours, the machine would still not download any data for the program listing. I waited another 3 days, still no data.The clock worked properly for 5 days, keeping time to the cable. I know this because I also have a Panasonic DVD HDD recorder which also has the TV GUIDE feature,and the TV GUIDE works properly on the Pansasonic machine. The two machines sit side-by-side. Both clocks showed the same time and they both changed at the exact same second. Like I said, this lasted 5 days. On the sixth day, I noticed there was a few seconds delay on the clock on the Toshiba. It kept losing a couple seconds each day for a few days, then it stayed about 20 seconds slower than the Panasonic.I called the Repair Center and was told that they would not repair the unit again and referred me back to Toshiba Customer Service. I contacted them and asked them to exchange the machine for one that worked properly. At first, they said that they would not replace it, but changed their minds and finally sent me a replacement.The replacement will not set the date and time from my cable and it will not download the data for the program listing for the TV GUIDE, just like the first machine. I contacted Toshiba and they referred me to their person in charge of the TV GUIDE problems. He called me and we tried some things with the machine, but nothing helped it. He then told me that he would have someone from TV GUIDE contact me. About 10 days later, someone from TV GUIDE did call me. After some conversation, he said that he thought that my cable service was at fault, that they were not sending out the data in a format that the Toshiba TV GUIDE could read and download. I explained to him that my Panasonic unit has the TV GUIDE built into it, and it works flawlessly. He then stated that the Panasonic unit has a "Version 7" TV GUIDE, and the Toshiba unit has a "Version 8" TV GUIDE. I would expect that the newer version would be "backward compatible" with Version 7, but it is not. So I have a cable service that is sending out the data and my Panasonic unit reads and downloads the data, but the Toshiba is incapable of doing this.The person from TV GUIDE contacted my cable service and later called me to say that my cable service told him that they had corrected the problem and that my Toshiba TV GUIDE should work properly now. Well, it still doesn't work. It still won't set the date or time, and it still won't download any data for the TV GUIDE.I contacted Toshiba Customer Service again and told them about the problems and I asked them to have my unit sent to their repair facility to test it. I feel that it is defective, and as far as TV GUIDE, it's almost as if I am just getting some double-talk. It just doesn't make sense to me if the TV GUIDE on my Panasonic unit is working flawlessly, but the TV GUIDE on my Toshiba unit doesn't function at all.As far as the other functions of the Toshiba unit, they all work properly. It is a great recorder, has great editing capabilities. It copies to DVD properly, etc. I have no other complaints EXCEPT the NOISY FAN.I want to mention that the customer service people, repair center people, and the person from TV GUIDE were all very courteous and pleasant to talk to. I had no problem with any of them.UPDATE: Aug 22, '06 My TV GUIDE started working today. The problem was tracked down to my cable service not sending the data in the proper format for the Toshiba. I originally bought this machine in early March. It has taken all this time to get it to function properly. I want to upgrade my rating for this machine to very good, except for the noisy fan. Everything else works great now.
UPDATED REVIEWMine died 35 days after I bought it. The retail store thankfully made good on it. Second one performs slightly better. Overheats QUICKLY witha 1 gig card, and that may be why first one failed - heat.I can't praise this item as others have done. It's unreliable.
On my Sony A-330 DSLR, this filter caused both focus and exposure problems. Auto exposures were consistantly underexposed. The camera appeared to have no problems auto focusing, but the resulting images were frequently blurry. By using manual exposure, and manual focus, I was able to get some nice images with this filter, but that is often inconvenient. The ring on this filter is quite thick, so vignetting is likely with wider angle lenses. A filter at this price range is not going to be multi-coated, so in-lens reflections can occur when shooting towards the sun.I later purchased the Hoya 55mm DMC PRO1 Digital Circular Polarizer. This costs much more, but has been yielding excellent results, without any of the problems I had with the Sunpak.
Rhino 655T is too long for the case. The case zipper can't be closed over the antenna, making it basically un-usable. It's about 1/2 inch too short.
This is a nice, entry level camcorder with all the right features. But my screen died within the first 90 days of ownership.
Although the description claims that this product will fit any DIN or ISO DIN stereo (your standard stereo size), it doesn't. Unless you're planning on cutting out parts of the faceplate, there's no way this will fit any stereo made within the last 20 years.
I tried ordering this from amazon but never actually got the item. I ended up having to order from monoprice (which the amazon seller appeared to be purchasing from anyways). Regardless, I bought this because of the good reviews, but it ends up having audio issues. Occasionally the sound will go out for a second and then come back. That's why I'm giving it such low scores.
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 ...
I used this backpack to carry a camera and two lense around Europe. The pack has plenty of room for the camera and accessories plus an addtional pocket big enough to carry magazines. Also, it has a mesh pocket and traps for tripods. It is an excellent value for the price. Other similar sized packs cost in the range of $80 to $100. Delivery was quick too...one week.
Purchased as a means of listening to MP-3 files on CD-R discs, and although it explicitly describes this capability in the product description, it has no such ability!! It sneered at the cds with mp3 files, and none of the box descriptions nor the scant "manual" mentions this facility. Since others have also reported in earlier reviews, it's disappointing that Amazon hasn't fixed the description yet.By the way, the tuner wasn't very good at all, either. Sound, what you expect for $40.
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.
This wall mount is awful. It is not well built, thus it sags and is near impossible to get your TV to be level. My TV is currently level, but only because I jammed a piece of cardboard into the articulating piece. I would not recommend this wall mount
my player of this model broke down after a few months of light usage - only used it to watch 5 or 6 dvds a month. i did all the checking and cleaning that sony tech support asked me to do. finally they told me that i just had to replace the playeras the warranty is only for 90 days (!!), sony won't repairout of warranty model, but offers to replace your broken model with a refurbished player of the same model...how nice, except sony will charge you $63+tax for replacing their faulty machine!!!Sony is taking advantage of its customers by selling bad merchandise and making $$$ off their customer "support" programI will not be buying any sony products ever again.
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.
Units did not work out of the box, even when placed right next to each other. Called the manufacturer for troubleshooting, and found they have not made this product for years. They said if it didn't work, it must be defective. I wouldn't recommend even trying to see if you got one that works. Returning immediately.
the firewire hub does not work at all but the usb do now i have to find a new way t connect firewire to a non firewire pc
Third HP printer we've owned. First one was an old model, and it was passable as a color inkjet printer. The second one, a 550, printed well enough, but for some strange reason the printer driver and setup page would always revert to Spanish, no matter how many times we reinstalled. Eventually, it quit working altogether.So that brings us to the C4180. We needed a printer after the last two fiascoes, and this one was a reasonable price. We've had this printer now for about a year. At first, it worked very well. Scanning is great. The print quality is good. Then, as time went on, the infamous "Carriage Jam" occurred more and more frequently. Send a print job. The paper pulls in about half way, and then error. Absolutely no reason for it- new, fresh paper, no wrinkles, clean, etc. Put it in exactly straight. I've tried it with one sheet, a few sheets, full of paper, it doesn't matter. It still jams.With the tiny amount of ink they give you with this printer, it wasn't long fighting with carriage jams that it finally ran out of ink. So i run to the store, pick up two new ones and install them. Or, let me go back. I go to install them and there is a random spring laying in the area where the ink cartridges go. The old ones came out easily, no forcing or anything that should cause a spring to pop loose from God knows where. Since it is completely detached on both ends, and I have no way of knowing where it goes, I proceed to put in the new cartridges. Everything after that goes smoothly, they align correctly, test page comes out, great.Now, after a few successful printings, it won't print at all without a carriage jam. Followed all of HP's directions for correcting this to no avail. Wife is in the process of emailing HP and figuring out if there is anything to do with this thing.After three HP printers that have apparently failed - and these printers see extremely light use, we may have gone through a total of three reams of paper for the three- I've finally learned my lesson. No more HP printers for me. I'm not sure if anyone else's printers are any better, but they certainly can't be any worse.
When I tried to play MP3 disks which play OK on other machines, this turkey couldn't handle any of them. It paused/stopped many times for no reason at random places on the disks. Also, there's no speed search function available for MP3 disks. My car audio can do MP3 speed searches; why can't this poorly deisnged bomb? Don't waste money and time on it.
i love this item, but the first one i bought did not work, so i sent it back and in 2 days i got the same product that works great. thank you. i love the fact that i can print,copy,scan and fax all in one. thank you so much, dave
These headphones don't last very long. The foam around the ears tapers down and harden over time, meaning your ears won't be fully covered fully any longer after 2 months. The sound is good but the isolation leaves much to desire. I have cheaper earphones which block sound better than these and they cost me only 30$. The sound is better in any other headphone designed to listen to music... Anyhow, pretty cheaply built, I don't recommend. Type "earmuff" in amazon if you want to find something better to cut sound and listen to music.
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.
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 Mavs.
I read the reviews but put more weight on the higher star ratings than the lower, I guess, and I was wrong. And at 25-cents a sheet it's not a very good value, either. Nowhere is the weight of the paper given, so I'd just assumed it was at least 20#, but it's much thinner than that. It's also a rather dull paper, not "white" which is not a big problem just an observation. I'll use this because it's here, but will probably use standard 24# 11x17 copy paper for most of my printing (posters and such) or buy from a local print shop. This is much too thin to use for handouts, however it will be fine to mount on poster board for school projects.
Just hooked up the unit yesterday. DVDs freeze and we get the "check for scratches" error message. We have tried 4 different brand new DVDs and have gotten the same result. The only reason that I bought this through [this site] is that there were so many good reviews, otherwise I would have bought it locally so I could return it easily...
I was shipped a case marked, "Kindle 3." The description was for a "Kindle 4" case. If the shipment was correct, the case is way too big for the Kindle 4. It's nicely finished in a pebbled leather surface with nice stitching. Just too large for the Kindle 4.
my product broke within a year. this is never a good thing. add insult to injury by having to wait on hold for an eternity only to be told "too bad, have a crappy day" by disorganized customer service staff. this company just spun off. do yourself a favor and give them at least another year to either clean up their act, or find themselves out of the market...
This printer does not last very long before breaking with light use at home and the print quality and speed are not good.
This Boss kit along with the Pyle Kit, One in the same, I tried both...The 8 Gauge wire is actually 16 Gauge wire with a really thick jacket that makes it appear 8 gauge! This is not only misleading, it causes poor sound and poses a fire hazard! Using this to power an amp that pulls a lot of power could cause excessive heat in this thin gauge wire causing the cheap vinyl to melt and shorting out against the body of the car. This could cause a fire or at the least damage the electrical system in your car, fry the amp etc. Just stay away from this mess!What I did was go to the local WalMart and found at 3am a Scosche? Amp wiring kit that actually contained 8 Gauge Wire! Very good Quality Wire! Cost was 24.95 but came with a nice kit. Also a nice jumbo blade fuse which is much easier to find than the glass fuses.Anyway I can't stress how crappy this product is, even the wire ties were cheap!You may be able to find the Scosche one on amazon, I haven't checked as I needed it at the time and couldn't wait for it to arrive via mail! save yourself the aggravation and buy the right one first, learn from my mistakes, you get what you pay for!
This radio failed after a few days of use. The reception was very poor from the start, but at least there was sound. Then the sound failed. Then it wouldn't turn off unless the batteries were removed. It is a piece of junk.
As this is an inexpensive kit, it might be worth it to get the few useful items, like the large fuse and holder. But if you're expecting 8 gauge wires, it would only be wishful thinking. Unless, of course, you coiunt the thick plastic jacketing in the wire.There was enough for wire for a decent installation, and in my case, I thought 12 gauge wire would be adequate, it was adequate.But if you're planning to do a top notch install and actually want the advertised size, you will want to look elsewhere, as this isn't it.Not totally satisfied with this purchase.
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.
the things horrible i cant get it to work with windows vista i tried for like 3 weeks and i had to download this and that and the thing still didnt work so until they come out with a windows vista version i rate this as a 1 if i could get to a 0 id do it. VISTA USERS DONT BUY DONT BUY DONT BUY DONT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased an Ipod classic 6th generation from this seller November of last year. I had nothing but problems from the ipod, but thought that it was operator error. I finally took it to the Apple store where I was told that the Ipod was a fake except for the back case with the Apple symbol and memory amount on it. I was mislead in what I was buying. I highly recommend that no one buys from this company unless they want to buy fake crap.
I got the black zune when it came out because Windows is my favorite company. It was performing really well except the battery life. It's not that long. Also the screen scratches easily. After a few months, I dropped my zune and boom, my zune died. Although the zune looks really durable and strong, there's something on the bottom of the zune that breaks really easily, killing the whole thing. $250 down the drain. The best MP3 is probably the Zen. I haven't heard any complaints from Zen customers. The Ipod freezes frequently after a long time.
Sound is fine, and microphone too, but the goofed up the most simple part, the plastic headband. It is tight and the end is tilted in towards your poor head. The adjustment is worthless to correct this problem. I do not have an overly large or strange-shaped head. After about 10 minutes I started getting a headache.
Ordered product at 59.99 price in August. Like Kenny30, had very poor service from Amazon. First the product was backordered to Sept 5. Ok. Then on Aug 30 I missed an email saying that if I didn't confirm by Sept 6, the order would be cancelled. Then I got an email on Sept 6 cancelling my order. When I complained to Amazon, they said, we don't know your discount, sorry. When I called Amazon, they had the discount order price, of course, but said, well, we couldn't fulfill them all because some we had were broken. What do you mean, I asked, you're listing them on your site right now Sept 15, and I presume making money off them? Oh, no Amazon said that's through a vendor using our storefront. I asked are you not making money from that vendor today? Answer: Yes, we are. So why can't you honor my purchase order? Well we try to fulfill, but we can't always predict demand. Duh-- that's why we do business with you, Amazon, anyone can put up a storefront and advertise goods they cannot fulfill.So far, no product, and no help from Amazon. Now, I wonder from Kenny30 whether Amazon's fulfillment process will be broken for other items, too, without recourse.
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.
These headphones don't work for me. Technically speaking they work just fine, they even don't sound too bad. My problem is I have a large, round cranium. I tried stretching them out to see if that would help some but it didn't. Don't waste the money if you have a larger than normal head.
Avoid this preamp. I've tried different configurations with it, and each time it just acts as a noise injector. I get a significantly quieter signal if I hook my mic directly to the mixer channel input and turn the mixer preamp control up near max.Changing input and output connections, phase settings, input/output settings, etc, does not remove the noise.Spend the money on a high-end tube preamp if you need one.
This drive failed. After three or four months of use, the drive failed to be accessible over the network. I was also unable to access the drive using the firewire adapter.The La Cie tech support people could not help with the problem -- at all.From what I am reading, I will not be able to access the data, because the drive stores it using proprietary raid striping. (I'm technical, but not that technical.) So even if there is data on the drives, I won't be able to get at it.I am so over La Cie, that I will never purchase another product from them. This product failed at the most basic level.
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.
Although this printer does come with a lot of features, I have yet to own one that works properly. I purchased this printer as a gift for my wife. I followed the enclosed directions to insert the ink cartridges, and the printer indicated the cover was still open after I inserted the cartridges and closed the cover.I called Canon about this problem and they told me that some of the early printers had a problem with short studs that on the covers that were supposed to put pressure on a plate and transmit to the printer that the cover was closed. Canon agreed to send me a new unit on the condition that I would send back the defective unit postage paid via UPS.Several days later the new unit arrived. I followed the enclosed directions to insert the ink cartridges, and the printer indicated the cover was still open after I inserted the cartridges and closed the cover for the SECOND TIME! I looked in the same spot and discovered that although the stud was long enough, the replacement unit had a MISSING pressure plate! Two defectives in a row ! I notified Canon again and they agreed to send out as third unit under the same terms.It remains to be seen whether or not the third unit will work as promised. I will never buy anything (printer, camera, calculator, etc.) with the brand name "Canon" again.
i have owned a Sony VAIO VGN-SZ330P for a couple of years. i bought it with WinXP Pro on it. The machine ran hot and loud all the time but things were great, otherwise... though the heat and noise bothered me. Then i updated to Vista AS PART of the SALES pitch that Vista would be a free upgrade. The disc took forever to arrive. It was not a normal bootable DVD, was only 32-bit (retail discs offer both 32-bit and 64-bit installers) and it installed a few old-dated drivers to make the Sony features Vista-compatible... but that didn't work. Sony updated software twice since the DVD, but nothing of note. The updates were mostly their own stupid bundled software, not drivers or BIOS. The problems began to grow worse with time:- Hotter running.- Noisier fan, as a consequence.- The wireless network interface would randomly shut off (i've read this happens to the miniPCI Intel wireless card used in this and a few other machines - an update from Microsoft temporarily relieved the problem, but it started up again).- The web cam was invisible to Vista in all ways except being listed in the device manager as "working properly." AIM and MSN Messenger would use it, but NONE of Vista's features would, though XP had handled it beautifully.- The fan started rattling. The design of the machine means that all dust, hair, dirt etc. gets sucked into the machine, clogs the fan and the heat sinks and increases heat and causes cooling problems. There are lots of places for air to get in, but they're all unprotected for dust and there are no filters.- The battery lifespan decreased suddenly. 15 minutes and i'd have to plug back in. The battery always ran very hot, too.There's been no support from Sony for this laptop since the Vista DVD came. Nothing. No driver updates, no firmware updates, no BIOS updates... Yet, there have been new drivers and software for other VAIO machines that came out AFTER MINE, using the SAME chipsets. There's no reason why they cannot add these updates to my model. If i attempt to download and install these updates for other machines, the installer tells me that i have the wrong machine and aborts. Thanks, Sony.Sony clearly has no interest in supporting their users beyond "capture customer for purchase."- Often the sleep mode would fail and i'd have to remove the battery to get the machine to either power off or start up again.i tried replacement drivers for the network interface that had been provided by other manufacturers who used the SAME components. Nothing helped. Random shut offs of the wireless continued.- Sometimes networking would still be "active" and Windows would indicate there were networks available but would not locate any when asked. Half the OS did one thing and half did another, depending on the Sony drivers vs. the Microsoft software.- The Wireless Switch Utility did not function properly with Vista's built in wireless management. Google it.i do audio/graphics work and a noisy machine with a tiny hard drive was a hindrance. Between the small 100GB drive, random loss of networking and the RATTLING and VIBRATING fan, i desperately disassembled the unit to clean the fan and install a new hard drive.Laptops are not meant to be serviced. By ANYONE. It took forever. Parts broke, even with a service manual. The fan was pristine and clean, the machine was reassembled (albeit missing a ribbon connection, which i fixed after disassembling it again), but the fan runs FULL SPEED constantly. No heat is coming out of the vent and the drive is cool. The whole unit is cooler than i'm used to, yet... after all of that hassle, i have a machine that spontaneously shuts off after about 30 minutes. i cannot even install Windows. If the machine doesn't spontaneously shut off, Windows "detects a problem" and "shuts down to prevent damage to your computer."It's a wash. The machine lasted a while, but only because i stopped using it for much, have two other machines to use and because i tolerated the problems for so long. i wont do that again. i wont buy another Sony laptop. My MacBook Pro has been just fine. It went through an OS upgrade without a blink. Apple beats Sony in my book. Sadly, most of my pro audio and graphics software investment is Windows-based, not Mac-based.i found this page you're reading right now by searching Google for "Sony VAIO VGN SZ shuts off spontaneously" ... and i found the other reviews here stating the same things as i've stated (granted i am more wordy). but look around and you will see... Sony laptops are hot, loud and temperamental. There have been several battery recalls in the past for heat problems (the Apple batteries with the same problems were apparently manufactured by Sony), but i did not have this problem (just ridiculous heat that seemed dangerous but never started a fire).The machine was so hot in general use (GENERAL USE) that it was uncomfortable on my lap. It is NOT a "laptop" at all.STAY AWAY.
Worst, modem I ever bought! If more than 2 people were connected at the same time it would constantly reboot. I really don't have much more to say!
I cannot tell you how disappointed I was when this arrived. I was under the impression that this was some new hi-tech material that is sticky but does not get dirty... It's just basically silly putty... Firmer, yes.... stronger, probably, easier to clean? Maybe... But it's basically just strong silly putty. Would you stick silly putty to a tree and expect it to come back off in any reasonable condition? No... Maybe I'm missing some magic here... I haven't actually stuck it to a tree yet, but I have stuck it to my wall and it already has lots of hair and stuff in it.In short, this is not the miracle gecko-foot material or whatever... it's just basically silly putty. It may be useful, but don't expect much more than that.
I absolutely agree with the other reviews posted here. This machine has four individual ink cartridges (CMYK) and separate buttons for "Color" and "Black and White," which led me to believe that: 1. I would be able to save on colored ink. and 2. The machine would operate if either colored ink or black in were out by pressing the appropriate button. However, I have the same ink cartridge problem as the other buyers and was told by Brother that no refund could be issued. I had used the "black ink only" button when making copies with the machine... and received several faxes (should have used only black ink). My magenta and yellow ink are currently out, and I have not been able to receive any faxes in spite of the fact that I still have plenty of black ink.Also, this machine is a bit tempermental. Even when powered off, it will wake up (very noisy) temporarily if the power strip it's connected to is turned off, then on. It has also been known to start making racheting (head cleaning?) noises in the middle of the night when I had been certain I'd turned if OFF. The noises are rather startling to wake up to.I am extremely disappointed in this purchase and am searching for a reliable replacement.
The black cartridge is usually the first to go and is very $$(compared to the competition). The technical service people at Lexmark only have the standard non-rocket science responses and told myself and a fellow worker with the same problem that it was the printing head!My Lexmark Z42 prints fantastic(when the cartridge isn't drying up), but I cannot justify guessing whether it is going to print or not. It is only 50 months old! My old nine pin dot matrix color is still printing on the same old ribbon that is 10+ years old. My advice is to consider another printer if you rely on printing at all!
As soon as this little gem arrived in the mail, I broke it out of the box and plugged into my Mac Mini.. and nothing. Mac OS didn't even recognize that I had plugged something in. It didn't recognize it as a removable drive, and iTunes had no idea that an MP3 player was attached. OS X didn't even complain when I disconnected the device "improperly". The device has a number of nice features, but I hardly got to use them, much less did I get to experience the infamous firmware bugs I keep reading about, thanks to its complete incompatibility with OS X. There is absolutely no reason why Windows should be able to simply see this MP3 player as a removable drive when it doesn't even exist to OS X. I've read reports that the device works perfectly with Linux, so this has to be a deliberate limitation. I should have bought an iPod.
I READ SOME OF THE REVIEWS ON THIS ITEM AND A LARGE QUANTITY OF PEOPLE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IT. THE PRODUCT DID NOT MEET UP TO MY EXPECTATIONS. FIRST OF ALL EVEN WITH THE VOLUME ON THE MIC AND COMPUTER SET TO HIGH IT VERY DIFFICULT TO GET GOOD SOUND. IT SOUND LOW REGARDLESS OF SETTING. SECOND OF ALL ITS NOT THAT COMFORTABLE TO WEAR. ITS NOT ADJUSTABLE SO IT TENDS TO SLIDE OF YOUR HEAD AND DOES NOT FEEL SNUG AT THE EARS. I DONT REALLY RECOMMEND THIS ITEM UNLESS YOU WANT LOW QUALITY. I WAS HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED WITH MY PURCHASE.
i bought 2 of these speakers neither worked should get a zero star i am trying to get back one money hopefully please do not buy this itemPyle Home PIP10 Portable Speaker System for iPod and Other MP3 Player
I just got this product, and started using it. Tried several frequencies on the radio, but they all have static. So how can i use this product?played around with several frequencies on the FM transmitter, but did not help. ANYONE know of good frequencies in New Orleans LA
Good for casual use.Ear buds keep falling off during exercise, would not stay in my ear.Ear bud has one size onlyBass is too heavyWould not recommend for exercising!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So far 50% of my picutes with this have been blurry.75% of my indoor pics are blurry. I got this to replace my Cannon s110 elph (took great outdoor pics but terrible indoor)and for the digital zoom but wish i had spent 200$ less and gotten the cannon with the 10X optical zoom instead.I think panasonic has a team of employess paid to write good reviews for its products. Just try to find bad reviews for any panasonic projects - u cant!.I even tried to put a bad review in circuit city's website and each time i tried to submit the website would have a problem -no matter how many times i tried. Does panasonic pay them off not to allow anything under a middle of the road review through?
Have used this camera about 6 times over the past year and half. Just recorded a full day of footage of my children in various places with them saying things to our mothers. Were going to make a Mother's Day video. Had 2 discs full of video.Had been recording and playing back on the first disc for a whild. Near the end of the first disc, got a yellow icon with a line through it. I thought this meant we were almost out of space, so I swappped to a new disc and recorded more.Now ALL the footage is gone from the first disc. It says movie recording disabled, the icon is back, etc. It was all their before but is gone now. It's 9pm and my husband wants to edit the video but we lost the majority of the footage.Did a google search and found many other complaints of the same things happening.Went to Sony's support site and the instructions were to try a new disc. Can you believe that?
I agree this product doesn't work for books. It's difficult to move the pages due to the bottom lip, the clip is insufficient and both snag pages when turning, its to light, and it's not wide enough for most books. It's reasonable for papers. I miss a line guide. Its best feature is that its adjustable in height and angle. Its okay but there are better products out there but you will probably pay a bit more for them. This was my first holder. I have moved on to others but on occasion still use this one if my space is limited and the work is light.
i got this tv and really loved it at first. after a few months it started to mess up once in a while and when it was 5 months old the light engine went out. i called rca and they said there was no service center where i live. so i had to send it to a different town 40 miles away. its been 4 months now and still i dont have my tv fixed!! i have called the service center every week. finally i went and picked it up. now it is at my home waiting for an exchange of a new set. i wonder how long this will take?? i think its crazy i have had to wait so long for a replacement!!! dont buy it u will b sorry... tech support sux!!!
there's a known problem with the USB cradles that they are extra sensitive to Electro Static Discharge. I fries both the cradle and sometimes the handheld (cooked my M515 yesterday for the second time). Look up Palm USB ESD on Google... Palm is going to replace my handheld again. The serial version of this cradle does not have this issue. If you ask Palm about getting a serial cradle back instead of USB they state you have to buy one.
I purchased 3 of these units and two of them went bad within a year. I use them to maintain small tractor batteries.I have another unit offered by this company that is not sealed that one seems to work well.
The DIR-450 seemed to work at first, but within 1 hour it went into power reset/cycling over and over. Hard reset, power off/on, nothing worked. D-Link tech support worked with me for 25 minutes and gave up. He said the unit appeared to be defective and told me to return it to the store (Fry's).From the other postings, a DOA unit seems to be way too common. I am looking for a different manufacturer now.
You can buy a generic battery for $25 or a Dell for $65. Well I decided to try cheap. The battery lasted half way through installing windows. Now it has enough juice to get halfway through the BIOS.
Search the net for "WCG200 dropping internet" and similar. You will find many (all?) people having the same problem (me included) and no support from Linksys or our ISPs, who supposedly now control the firmware updates. I HIGHLY suggest not buying this product. I will never buy from Linksys again.
We have 3 laptops in the house, two running XP (a Dell computer that belongs to my company and an IBM/Lenovo, belonging to my husband's company), one running Vista (an HP that we use at Home), and NONE OF THEM WORK with this device. Too many problems to list all of them, but I'll start with a few:- SCANNING: Wireless scanning DOES NOT WORK. I've spent at least 5 hours on 8 different tech support calls and even had the entire unit replaced, but in the end, I've just come to accept that wireless scans are not a feature of this device, despite the advertising. I have to connect the cable and then it often works, although requires a fresh reboot each time.The "low resolution" scan setting produces files that are WAY too large. Just now I tried to scan a copy of a 2-page invoice. It's B&W;, has no pictures, very simple. Final file size: 48MB!!! It's always been this way. The only way around it is to then take that document and "print to PDF" and then that shrinks it. But it takes too much time to do all this.- PRINTING: Wireless printing only works on one of the 3 computers. I've just come to accept that wireless printing is also not a feature of this device. Have to reboot, have to use the cord. Also, printing takes longer and longer each time. Every few months or so I have to uninstall and reinstall the driver to reset this odd behavior. When I say slow, I mean: go to file->print, wait 7 seconds. Then Choose the printer from the drop-down, 8 more seconds. Then change the default from color to B&W;, it takes 10 seconds just for the bubble selection to appear. Another annoyance is that after it finally works, your computer "speaks" to you. Yes, it says "Printing Started" and "Printing Complete" real loud. Who on earth thought that this features was worth the time to implement!? Also, paper gets jammed all the time. And not easy to fix. Have to turn the whole thing around.SUPPORT: Outsourced to India. They're nice support technicians and they take control of your computer so you can sit there and just watch, but it takes WAY too much time. Also, maybe it's a cultural thing, but they never acknowledge that there's a problem. Everything's very matter of fact. I'd prefer something like Dell's support, where they really know their product, including its weaknesses, and will come out and tell you it's a known problem and what the recommended workaround is.COPYING: as there's no connection to the computer required, it's ok, although I don't use this feature much.INSTALLATION: It's not so bad. I've become a pro after having done it about 15 times by now. I'm not exaggerating.CARTRIDGES: Annoying that you constantly get reminders that you're low before printing. I hate always having to say "continue printing anyway." And the lifespan on these cartridges isn't very good. Seems I'm always replacing them.
Had pretty good luck with HP printers before, but this printer absolutely sucks. Within weeks of purchase and barely any usage, the printer started to jam. And jam. And jam again. I couldn't even spoon feed the damn thing one page at a time. Now I'm being given a color cartridge error (when I'm using an HP color cartridge), which also prevents me from using the scanner. Plus the scanning lid has already come off its hinges. It is impossible for me to conceive any more ways a printer being annoying. Every dollar spent on this printer is a dollar wasted.
Bought this for my daughter.. she loved it and used it every day.. Crapped out after 14 months.. Do they build these things just to last the warranty period?
After a lot of research I bought the Plextor PX-712UF to burn data DVDs. It is very picky as to media that I can use and I can only burn at about half the indicated speeds or I a get an error and another wasted DVD disk. Plextor goes on my "never again" list!
I bought this MP3 player to play audio books from the library I can downlowd from their site. The files download just fine but when I go to play them it just skips around randomly making it impossible to listen to the story. I tried to return it and unfortunately this is not covered under their warranty and my 30 days are up for amazon.
The back has a rubber bump to wind the cord of the ear piece around. Gets caught up on things so it's kinda annoying.
This unit will not function with WindowsXP even though there is a patch for the software provided.
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 is a total waste of $$. I spent almost 50 bucks for a USB cable transfer-crap that basically does nothing other than pop a prompt with the following message, "Migration Canceled, Easy transfer will now close".The funny part is that the prompt obliges you to avoid doing something and shuts down.I installed the CD Driver on my old XP computer (due to the fact that this cable automatically works on your new VISTA computer), connected the cables as mentioned, and NOTHING... Absolutely nothing.Ive been trying for over 3 hours with this crap. Ive used the other WIZARD (on the XP machine) and nothing.Ill update this review, once I get my head clear. PEACE. Fo Sho
Despite being called a Book & Copy Holder, this item does not work for books much more than 1/2-inch thick, and the clip come off fairly readily when trying to set up a book. What does work well for books is FEL10024 - Wire Study Stand, which is less expensive to boot.
Had to send this back because it was not made very well and the base cracked when trying to install batteries. The batteries got hot and heated up the whole radio!
The Apple Ipod Shuffle doesn't work with a Windows Computer. I spent 4 days trying to get it to work but it didn't. I had also purchased music off of Itunes to get it to work but it was just all a waste of time and money. I think this is the WORST electronic to buy unless you like getting frustrated and you want to waste your money and time.
it don't work at all.. and i was also refused for replacement or refund.. it sucks ..
**Update at the bottom**I must admit this is the worse networking product I've seen, and I don't know how Netgear product QA could have passed this for sales.There are several major issues with this product:1. It stops sending beacons on both radios on a random basis. This causes wireless connectivity to drop. The only way to solve the issue is to reboot the router. I used a wireless sniffer to see if the router was sending out beacons, and it wasn't.2. WAN connectivity drops frequently. The router recovers by itself, but I can lose WAN connectivity up to over a minute and this problem can happen quite often. I use my VoWLAN application all the time and my calls always drop. When WAN connectivity is not available, I have no problem pinging the router or accessing the router's config page.Then, I found Netgear techsupport to be totally hopeless. My support calls always end up somewhere in India. Although the techsupport technicians were always polite, their lack of ANY networking and 802.11 skills proved them to be useless. They could offer nothing other than instructions to reconfig the router and a case number. They didn't know what I was talking about when I told them the router stopped sending beacons, and of course they wouldn't have an idea about the difference between TKIP and AES when I asked them if the key resets were causing the router to freeze. Also, there is no way to escalate the case to anyone. The techsupport person asked me to return the router.Overall, I found this to be an extremely unpleasant experience. I have other Netgear products that are more simple in design and I never ran into issues like this. This is very unfortunate as I thought Netgear has good products.One last note, it doesn't matter what code you put on the router. I tried everyone of them, and none of them solved my issues.**Update** -- I ran some research on this product and found a D-Link router using the same WLAN chipset is also suffering from the same problems. Is it a coincidence? Or is there a problem with the underlying Atheros chipset?
Bought this fine product in ... 2001... Rented approximately 6 DVD's since purchasing. Six months later went to watch a DVD, and the player is dead, and does not turn on. My whole theater system is plugged in a high quality surge protector, and everything else works fine. Assume the [money] I paid for the DVD player was not worth the bargain. Suggest a Sony or name brand player.
I REPEAT!!!...do not buy this camera..or any other sony camera for that matter....Many people, including myself, have experienced a very simple but devastating problem with it. IT WILL NOT TURN ON. The battery is fully charged and nothing. I tested the battery in another camera and it worked fine so the problem is with the camera. And by the way, i find it kind of funny how everybody that i have spoken to who has this problem mentioned that it didn't happen until after the 1 year warranty had expired. Save yourself the heartache that you will experience in little over a year and stay away from Sony!!
I read the reviews on his product and because of the price I thought it was worth a try to replace my IPOD earbuds. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing result. Not only were they uncomfortable, the sound was not that much better than the IPOD's and the long cord that you are forced to use, was perplexing and poorly designed. I have them in a draw somewhere and looking at maybe the Bose or higher end sound canceling headphones.
I have purchased a Primascan 2400u and the driver accompanying it does not work with Windows XP. Can you help ?? Ref &quot;Scanning Software for Windows *98/2000 P/N 41-0195-100&quot; displayed on the accompanying CD. Thank you.
I bought this photo viewer for my 1G Memory Stick Pro card, and just when it arrived that i noticed it does not read PRO MS. Nothing mentioned that it does not read PRO cards, and I assumed that it worked for all Memory Sticks...Now its useless for me. SanDisk should have explained that it was made for MS cards and not MS PRO! But its a nice viewer when used for all other memory cards.
Great features, but HP ruins what could have been a great printer via horrible software and moronic "features" that are supposed to "protect your printer", such as:Printing in color all the time, regardless of settingsThe machine prevents you from using any other ink type other than HPThe machine will not allow you to print, fax, scan, copy if you just one single ink pot is close to empty.This was actually confirmed:Confirmed by a HP Representative, the HP 6180 Uses Yellow Ink to Print in "Black Only", regardless how you set up you printer. This means that even if you print in gray scale, it still uses all the colors to "enhance" the black.
I received thoseTargus AA NiMH 2700 mAh Capacity Batteriestogether with theTG-LC2700 Charger. Right out of the package, those batteries were completely discharged. This is not surprising for high-capacity NiMH cells, because they suffer from rapid self-discharge problem. What is surprising is that: I placed those dead cells into the Targus '2-hour' charger, and the charging was done in less than 15 minutes. Something doesn't add up here.I proceeded to analyze those cells using myLa Crosse BC-900 Charger. I was shocked to find out that: the initial capacity of those cells were only 100-240mAh - less than 10% of the rated capacity. I can only imagine how a typical user would feel, when he/she uses those cells in a digital camera.Lucky for me, the BC-900 has a Discharge/Refresh operation exactly for this situation. The capacity improved gradually with subsequent recharge cycles. After more than 12 cycles (which took several days), three of those cells reached 1740mAh and cannot be improved any further. The fourth one is slightly better at 1900mAh. Still, the average is only 2/3 that of the rated capacity of '2700mAh'.So... I have wasted enough time on those poor-quality batteries with exaggerated capacity. But hopefully, you who read this don't have to go through the same trouble. Stay with low-self-discharge cells such asSANYO eneloopinstead.
I thought this would be a cute case for my new camera. I wanted something snug and my camera is the exact size of the maximum measurements. I thought from the picture that the top was a flap that came down and secured with velcro. Instead, the sides are sewn together on the top part too. you have to put the bottom of the camera in and then wrestle to get the top fitted over it. It took me about ten minutes to get the camera in. And then, even when everything is lined up and on there "properly" there's a gap between the top and bottom. I gave it two stars because it might work okay with a smaller camera. But my guess is that with any camera that it fits snugly enough to actually protect, it's going to be a project to get it in and out.
While attempting to go on the Internet This wireless is too slow, takes at least 4-5 tries to succeed. I would like to send it back.
I guess you always have a certain percent of products that don't work. Unfortunately my Christmas gift for my Autistic Grandaughter was one of the ones that don't work right. I sent it back and purchased another one and am hoping that it works great when it arrives.
In November 2006, I ordered 3 of these as Christmas gifts. Within six months, one was not working. I was able to send it back because it was still under warranty. Shortly after the warranty period was over, another one quit working. Only one of the three originals are still working. I am very disappointed with this product.
I've used an iPod and Sony MP3 players for as long as they existed. My first impressions with the Zune:I hated Sony for cornering me into using their own crappy software and compression, I guess you get that too with the Zune. The interface and software (iTunes) on the iPod is way more polished. iTMS offers incomparable music purchase experience.Sound quality is better on the iPod (and even better if you invest in decent ear buds.)The fact that the battery doesn't run that long on a Zune is a big turn off, I need it to run during my commute, and this is not lasting as long as the iPod 5G.Screen is bigger on the Zune but same resolution so who cares because the video quality (compression) is what makes a difference and I don't want my videos to take more space!The HD size is 30GB so there is no choice of 80GB model?And what's up with the brown model? Yuk!Wireless is useless: sharing DRM protected songs with other Zunes withing 3 feet is a meh for me. I can't use wireless to sync with my PC, why?DRM on the Zune is also a big turn off. Play4sure incompatible with new software? What's up with that?With the iPod, I download songs from iTMS and burn them to CDs. It removes the DRM and I don't get stock with Apple if I don't have to (think long term investment.) I can't do that with the Zune. Microsoft by releasing a DRM that breaks compatibility with previous DRM already showed that we can't rely on them for supporting anything in the future.End of line: Wait for a better model or get an iPod from Christmas.
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.
These speakers are okay as far as sound goes. However, one major flaw is the tendency for one of the speakers to go out. You can get it going again if you have a pair of headphones and you jiggle the plug around inside but it's very touchy. All and all it makes for a very annyoing listening experience.
Bought this printer several years ago. Performance was average for an ink jet printer. Construction quality was mediocre-minus. For no apparent reason, one day, I found I couldn't seat a replacement ink cartridge in its receptacle. Some of the innards has shifted around and it wouldn't accept the cartridge. HP support was hilarious. The poor chap that took my call had to walk me through all sorts of inane questions starting with: "What version of drivers were we using?". After about 30 minutes of walking through the bronzed block diagram he eventually agreed it was a hardware problem. And, to their credit, HP mailed me a replacement frame which did fix the problem.
this vendor said it was new, but it's obviously used!!! it frequency shuts off, whenever the voltage changes! eg: when i turn on the lights in the room. in order to turn it back on, i have to unplug it and replug it into the wall socket! how annoying!!!
If you're listening to MP3s, etc from spoken word, then this will work fine. A problem with the product is that as I drive I often have to change the frequency. OK for the non-audiophile, but subpar for the person that really wants to listen to his music.
I do not understand why the audible files(.aa files) are not supported while supported in the older versions which are much cheaper.I do not recommend it as you cannot listen to any audio book from the one's sold here.
item arrived promptly, and appears to work okay, but it was not in a factory sealed package, and is sold elsewhere on Amazon with a different heading/description/photos by the same vendor for less money. (I purchased one of each, and was completely floored after receipt when I found I paid a higher price for an identical item, thinking it was going to be different.) I complained and was compensated by the vendor, but this is definitely a BUYER BEWARE item. Per the vendor, this is a memory card that is &#34;like new&#34; and was &#34;reclaimed&#34; from unused cell phones. This is not what was described on Amazon. What you will receive is a 2Gig micro card, an adapter, and a clearish clam-shell case enclosed in a little Ziploc baggie. It will arrive in a small brown padded envelope via USPS mail. So far, the card seems to work okay, but I don't have high requirements for speed or versatility. Someone with more technical requirements would be better served by purchasing their card directly from Amazon, not a &#34;ships and sold by&#34; vendor as this item smacks of &#34;fake&#34; or at the very least &#34;false advertising&#34;.
The one star is for the pretty box. The new machine inside was dead-on-arrival. Called Canon for help. They spent twenty minutes trying to help and gave up. Invited me to accept a refurbished model in exchange. So much for public relations. Returned unit to store for full refund. Will not deal with Canon again.
Only time this actually works is with cards under 1gb. Anything over 1gb and its a bit flaky. Sometimes it will work if you jiggle it a bit. Not worth it and now I am looking for a new one.
I got my daughter a black 30 gig Zune for Christmas. She wanted an ipod, but I didn't want to deal with itunes, and the zune had more gigs for less money. Got the Zune... plugged it in to our desktop computer that runs Vista... nuthin.' It will charge when connected to it, but the computer won't recognize it. MULTIPLE calls to Microsoft Zune tech support later, they say... "Sorry... this appears to be a Vista issue, not a Zune issue, so we can't help you any further." (Vista tech support however costs $$$) So we still cannot connect the Zune to our Vista computer. When I tried to search the net for solutions, it appears that this is NOT an uncommon problem.The Zune does work with my laptop that runs XP. BUT... I quickly learned that the Zune software is pretty much the same thing as itunes as it syncs itself with the content of your computer. (Meaning I have to bog down my laptop with songs and movies.) You can change this setting and monkey with the syncing, but that creates other issues that are annoying as well.This Zune is also quite large and heavy, you wouldn't want to use it with an armband or in your pocket when you are working out.The music playback is super quality and I love how it shows the album cover as it plays. My daughter also loves to watch videos and movies on it and the screen is plenty big enough. The 30 gigs is MORE than sufficient... she has hundreds of songs on there, at least 30 music videos, several episodes of tv shows and a couple movies on it and it is only 3% full! She also enjoys hooking it up to the xbox to play through the TV. It only comes with a USB cord to charge though the computer. We bought a package of accessories on Ebay that turned out to be cheap and cheesy and barely work... splurge for the real Zune AC adapter if you want one.I will NEVER get another player that syncs or has proprietary software.
This plastic box has two molded inserts that snugly fit 2 CF Cards. The inserts even say CF on them. There is no molded insert for 4 SD cards as advertised and shown in the product photo. I tried to e-mail Vanguard to send me the proper inserts for the SD Cards, but the e-mail address they had at their website was invalid. I would have returned the item to Amazon, but it just seems like alot of trouble for the $2.00 I paid for this item. If you use this Item for CF Cards I think it would work well, but if you want to use it for SD Cards...you will be sorry you bought it if it comes with the same CF configuration sent to me.
I believe this product is ok,it arrived in time.The purpose for the purchase was to link my pc and sony xbr.Unfortunately the TV refused to recognise it and wont stay fixed for too long on my pc.So its just occupying space right now...what do i do with it?Its past product return period i think or i should love to return it.
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.
I went to Fry's Electronics to try a demo.Using a 9130 unit, I tried to print one page, and it jammed.Then i examined the unit front panel and discovered 2 manufacturing defects.This looks like a poorly built printer.
This thing is ridiculous. First, I tried both the wired and wireless configurations. The wireless configuration is very difficult to set up; I HAD to call tech support to get it to function as most of the listed, supported wireless adapters that I tried did NOT work. I will say that tech support answered the phone right away and was helpful; albeit, this product is great in concept, but severely poor in implementation. When it does finally work, it is slow at best - on both wired and wireless. If you are using WMAs, look elsewhere, they sound horrible; skipping constantly with constant static. There are other devices to consider, I just chose this based on the awards and editorials I had read; I must say that there is no way these people that gave these awards to Prismiq used this device - it is just plain awful. If you want a beta product, go ahead waste $200, if not look somewhere else. The device I ended up using was the Linksys Media Center Extender - if you can get your hands on MCE 2005 or have MCE 2004 - check out the Media Center Extenders, they are awesome! You can even use your Xbox!
I tried using the iTrip Auto for a week, and even after choosing the correct frequencies in Griffin's StationFinder application for the Los Angeles area, I was not able to get an acceptable signal. The audio coming out of the iTrip Auto was too quiet and so I had to turn up my stereo's volume, which made the background static even more noticeable. There was also a lot of distortion when it plays songs that sound perfectly fine with headphones. Maybe this works better in a rural area, but for us people in the big cities with lots of local radio stations, the iTrip Auto's sound quality is horrible at worst to barely acceptable at best. For something that has an MSRP of $69.95, it is not worth it, even when on sale.
I've converted back to regular batteries - the rechargeables never seemed to keep a long charge and just became too frustrating never knowing if I was going to have my camera die in the middle of a tour.
This is the worst networking product I have ever used. When used IN THE SAME ROOM with a wireless router, it continually dropped down to a 1 megabit speed. It never performed anywhere near 54meg. Nearby, my other systems with Intel and Linksys adapters were consistently connecting at 54 meg and performing very well.The product is a dog! Don't waste your time. Consider almost any other adapter. I returned mine to Best Buy where it was purchased at an inflated price. (Didn't have time to order from Amazon.)
bought this adapter because of cost and good reviews...product would not download software onto my computer (Vista op-sys)...had to return twice for exchange/refund...use your money on some other adapter, don't buy this one!!
The fact the cradle was listed as compatible, but was not was a great disapointment for me. I shop at amazon often and have had good results till now. Maybe it would be better to go a retail store to purchase these types items.
I didn't see this on any of the tech-specs before I bought it. I was going to use an older Dell 4700 PII XP system which seemed to fit the basic quoted specs. WRONG! after several hours I eventually got to page 97 of the flakey manual and found this is a PIII only card. Why couldn't this be listed up front?
The unit I got has a weird burn mark on one end, and had burned into the cable where they were resting against each other. I have no clue how it got this damage, so I requested a refund, which hopefully will go through. Strangely though, Amazon doesn't want their cable back, so now I am stuck with a damaged cable that will have to go in the e-waste pile.
I've used this telescope since June 2009. The NexStar 8 SE provides pretty good views, but the computerized mount is literally a piece of junk. I'll tell you why.Problems with the mount:1. Battery compartment: Lots of space taken up for batteries, but batteries only work for a few minutes. This thing eats batteries, and doesn't come with a power cord! Further, the battery compartment design is poor, with two battery holders dangling by their wires. The battery holders must be placed a certain way after batteries are installed into them. There's only one way to place the battery holders and still be able to close the compartment cover, but there are a few ways to place the battery holders incorrectly. If you want to be able to close the battery compartment, you'll probably have to look up the instructions on the internet. You'll need to by the optional AC power cord (which is what I did since I'm always observing within an extension cord's length of an electrical outlet), or the 12V cord along with a 12V battery in order to use this scope.2. Noise: I know everything seems louder at night... in the dark... when you're supposed to be quiet. But slewing at moderate to fast speed with this thing is like a freight train coming down the tracks. It's not a problem if you're not near anyone, but the many times I've been in my backyard or up at the lake with this scope, I've worried about disturbing neighbors.3. No clutch in azimuth: This means you can't move the mount in a sideways direction without using the power-hungry, fantastically noisy motor. You can move the mount in altitude manually, but not in azimuth. Truly a bummer.4. Spur gears: There's a lot of slop in the gears, so when you begin to slew the scope it often doesn't actually begin to move for a short period of time. No big deal, but it's annoying.5. Time isn't saved: As others have mentioned, having to enter the time each time you turn on the mount is just ridiculous.6. Cheap hand controller: The screen on my hand controller came loose and tilted within a couple of weeks of use. LCD screen doesn't work well in cold weather. I know this is a common problem with these types of controllers, but cold weather is a common condition for astronomical observing. Celestron and all other manufacturers really should take this into account and install a heating element in the controller. (I know all the workarounds - use handwarmers, put the controller in your jacket, attach your own heating element, etc. - but they're just not convenient.) There's obviously no intention of minimizing power consumption with this mount, so adding a heating element wouldn't be a big deal.7. Built-in bubble level: There isn't one.8. Defective (at least mine is): I'm in the process of sending my mount to Celestron for warranty repairs because it no longer slews properly at slew speeds slower than 8 or 9 during alignment. So, at a slew speed of 5 which is the default for alignment, the mount doesn't move at all. It's too bad I have to pay for sending it in, when I'd really rather just get a better mount.Problems with the tube:1. Focus knob: The focus knob shakes and moves the mirror way too much. If I didn't know better I'd think it was a defect. But I know better. It's not considered a defect. It's just a bad design that amateur astronomers apparently don't mind too much.2. Accessory mounting holes: Ideally, you'd have a red-dot finder and 9x50 finderscope mounted to the top of the tube. You can't do that with this scope unless you're willing to get out your drill. There are mounting holes at approximately the 2 o'clock position and 4 o'clock position, so most people will probably use those using the topmost holes for the red-dot finder and the lower ones for the magnified finderscope. There should be another set of holes on the top of the tube somewhere between 10 and 2 for the purpose of mounting accessories.There are a few things I like about the scope:1. Portable: Compared to my 10" dob, the 8 SE is quite portable, and this is the primary reason I bought it. I've been able to take it to the lake (where the sky is much darker) on many occasions.2. Tracking: Once aligned the mount tracks pretty well. I've left the scope tracking for over an hour, to find that the object of interest was still in the field of view when I returned.For me, the bottom line is that the NexStar 8 SE has too many problems, and shouldn't be considered by anyone new to astronomy. Considering the design quality, the 8 SE is overpriced. You can get a bigger and better telescope for less than half the price if you're willing to give up the computerized object locator and the tracking ability that's inherent in such a mount. Trust me. If you're a beginner in reasonably dark skies (meaning you can actually see and locate stars with just your eyes) then a computerized mount like this one will frustrate you far more than it will help you.
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.
Mine died within 3 hours! No light, no response any more.I've thought it's out of battery, but after pluging in USB cable with the charger for a whole night, still doesn't have any response.Tried press and hold power button for more than 10 second.Will return it. Scared by its quality. Yours could die any time as well. Watch out!
Really think the product would have been what I was looking for except it did not include drivers and when I tried to contact the supplier they had gone out of business
The machine itself it great. Easy to use etc. But it's the dudes who programmed the &quot;artificial intelligence&quot; in this thing that really messed it up and has me pissed off.If one of the cartridges goes out, YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING! Supposedly the fax doesn't even work. Huh? This is an obvious attempt that they just want you to buy buy buy more cartridges than you need.I only use the black. I have never touched the colors. But for some reason, the colors run out before the black. What the...? And now they want me to replace everything before the machine will be usable again. I looked at the colors, and it clearly still has A LOT of ink or whatever inside. And there isn't a way to fool the machine by just taking it out and putting it back in.I'm really thinking about just filling it with toilet water to let the machine think there's something inside. Don't know if it'll work. But here's the bottom line. I ran through the whole set (or the machine thinks I did) of ink in 4 months. So here's what you need to know. It costs about $80 or so to replace the set. So do you really want to pay $240 a year just to use the fax machine? If you actually do some printing, think $400+. This is lame. Fellow users. Anyone have suggestions please help us all.
We bought this TV on Black Friday at Target for $179. Within one day the display was mostly lines, rarely had a picture. It was totally unusable and we returned it the following week. We were going to exchange but we checked on Target's site and found many reviews of similar problems for it also when my husband went to the store the response he got was "oh, another one" (and this was not the same store it was bought at, so not just a damaged shipment). I feel sorry for those who bought it as a Christmas gift and will have some friend or family member disappointed because they can't return it and get a better brand without paying a lot more. We knew it was a low price, but figured since the usual was so high that it was just to draw people in, not a unit that they had problems with that they just wanted to dump.
I got a Garmin Colorado, which was horrible, with buggy software, so I returned that and got this based on the quality of the reviews. I should have known better -- this unit is buggy as well. I loaded map data into it and off I went for a family trip to Vermont. Well, when the unit figured out I was in Vermont, it forgot all the map data! I had luckily brought the data with me, so I reloaded it. Then the same thing happened again when I returned home to Oregon -- no more map data.The hardware seems sound, but Garmin needs to ship products with software that works. I tried calling customer support and was told to expect a 15-20 minute wait. Their phone support gets one star out of five from www.gethuman.com, and I understand why.Update as of 1/1/09: I gave up and threw this product out my car window. If you want, go to the intersection of Fox Hollow and Willamette in Eugene, OR and hunt around. That way -- and only that way -- you'll get what you paid for!
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.
If you are looking for a frame, don't order this product!! How disappointing to receive this in my mail today and find a totally floppy, plastic POUCH. This is NOT a frame. It's clear, thin vinyl on the front with white, soft, flexible plastic on the back that is magnetic. Better make sure what you wish to insert in this is not over a sheet of paper in thickness either. I was expecting a clear ACRYLIC frame.... something with some body to it that I can either choose to stick to a fridge or metal surface, or stand against something. But this "frame" is no stiffer than a half dozen sheets of paper stacked together. The description of this item should sure be changed to read "pouch" instead of frame. How terribly misleading.Freez-A-Frame Magnetic 8.5" x 11" Photo Frame
I'm not too happy that I made this purchase for the sound quality is fair at best, and the volume is lacking. I would return the speakers, but the packaging is too difficult to put back in the box, so I will likely be giving the speakers away.
Initial setup &amp; perfomance were excellent.However, the modem only worked for about 1 week (24 hours/day). The symptom was the missing green &quot;cable&quot; light, indicating that the cable signal was not reaching the modem. In troubleshooting, I went through the following hassles:- Visit from AT&amp;T technician, who identified the problem down to the faulty modem. (will charge for the visit, if the problem is on your side.)- Modem switching fee, when you register your replacement modem. (This is in addition to the initial switching fee for putting the Best Data modem in service.)Given the difficulty in identifying hardware failures and subsequent hassles, I do not recommend this unreliable hardware.
I couldn't get this product to work to transfer files between my computers. I am a 23 year old, very computer literate person and even I couldn't get this seemingly great piece of technology to work. I felt like I wasted my money.
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.
Can't charge with case on. Fits is too tight. Agent18 is better design.Also cannot use the toggle switch because the plastic is too think to stick a finger on the control and I am a petite woman with small hands. Unfortunately I cannot return this as I opened up the product!The only good thing is that it is clear plastic.
Sorry, but this is not a good video tripod. It's strong and light and tall, but it is *not* a fluid head. Spend $200+ on a Manfrotto or equivalent fluid head and you'll get smooth pans. With this Smith Victor, you won't.
I used this camera while studying abroad. It lasted until the last day of my trip, then the memory card wouldn't stay in the slot. I'm careful with my equipment and never dropped the camera or anything like that.However, I disliked the camera prior to it completely not working, as the view screen (there is no view finder) jerks around so that you cannot see what you're aiming at unless your hand is completely still. Also, the battery cover does not like to stay closed.As I'm still under the mfr warranty, I faxed the receipt, model and serial nbrs, and my contact info several times and am still experiencing unresolved customer service issues with HP tech support. If you want to avoid the possibility of problems like the above and do not want to deal with a cust service headache, go with a decent camera for a little more money. Sony Cybershots have worked well for other people I know.
This item works as intended but is flimsy in my opinion. Not very well made. I would not purchase again.
I bought this product as a way to keep a large amount of backup data saved, however I have fought with the drivers for days now. Whenever the drive is working the usb on my computer does not work, if I try to use multiple computers on the same drives it crashes (even with the newest updates) I will be returning this product ASAP. I'm very disappointed and will not be buy netgear again!I only wish there was a 0 star review
A waste of money.I had them for little over a year.Now, Ciao!in the GARBAGE!!!!!! Piece of junk. Save your money.
Not sure if it was the seller or manufacturer fault, but this product was so defective it's not even funny. Not to mention the fact it arrived days late. Returned it today.
I got one of the Mp3 players, and within my first day of using it, it was already screwed up. Also, Samsung is taking forever to reply to my complaint, and I probably don't have a warrenty because I won it at a football game!
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 bought one of these players five months ago. I have had to exchange it twice because of problems with the batteries. Before exchanging it the last time, I tried for three weeks to get the unit repired through the technical support at SonicBlue's website. It took over a week at times to get a response (my last attempt was never replied to!)and the responses didn't even address all of the issues raised in my e-mails. They would tell me to try things I told them I had already tried that didn't work! It seemed like my letters were sent through a search engine that spat out the same advice that didn't work when I found it in the support info on the web site. I tried calling the helpline, which was on my dime. I waited on hold for so long, I gave up on ever reaching a human voice. Apparently, I am not alone in my problems with this model.My problems were related to the battery life. It dissapeared after a few weeks of regular use, even though I followed the directions carefully that were in the manual and on the website. It deteriorated to the point where the unit would drop from a full charge to no power with the unit itself turned off in about 12 hours!I was also extremely dissapointed in the quality of the playback. There was distortion of the downloaded music that was not on the original files, kind of like the rumble on a warped record (for all of you over the age of 35)with a digital chirping. The problem decreased at a higher sampling rate but never went away entirely. It was not a problem with the original files and the files downloaded cleanly to other mp3 players I own. It was a problem that was consistant in all three of the rio riots I had the dipleasure of attempting to use. It may be related to the lousy Real One software you are FORCED to use with this player. And you cannot use this player to transfer other types of files like other jukeboxes this size will allow.I finally gave up on this player and a kind merchant allowed me to pick another model made by a competitor. Now I can go back to enjoying the unit instead of trying to make it work.I did like the headphones that came with this unit. I also will miss the random playing features. But I think I would rather have a unit that actually works or at least comes from a company that provides actual product support to help you make it work when things go wrong. If you buy this one, good luck!
I got mine in january 2003.... After a couple of weeks using it I had to send it for technical service, due to malfunctioning in burning and connecting to internet.After I got it back It was all perfect, although It is the most noisy laptop I've ever seen, I enjoyed watching DVDs on this great screen.Recently though, It has been turning off suddenly, because it gets extremely hot. I'm Away from the US now.. Service outside the US sucks... I have no idea of how to fix it... I just have been patient enough to wait 20 minutes after it turns off... But I'm definitely buying other brand after this... I'll chek the reviews for an IBM or a DELL. NOT RECOMMENDED
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!
Does not power on anymore after about two or three weeks of use. No explanation, very unexpected. Dont know what to do about it
I have had a few of these since they were first released. However, Keyspan (now Trip-Lite) seems to have lost interest in continuing support - particularly for the Mac and Snow-Leopard. While the 10.5.x drivers might work on 10.6.0 - 10.6.3, they DO NOT WORK ON 10.6.4!!! Some people have also reported problems on 10.3.9, so some issues may be related to the specific device. However, on 10.6.4 although the USB devices show up in the Keyspan USB server management software window, they cannot actually be used.I called Keyspan and they verified that 10.6 is not supported, that they have no plans to support it and that they are not even sure if they will continue to produce this product.YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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 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.
Using the international mode instructions previously provided this thing worked fantastic, that is until is totally stopped working for no reason. I scanned through other reviews and found that this seems to happen to some of these things, so buyer beware. I'm not sure what to do, I don't have the packaging anymore and it has been two months since I bought it so I think I'm screwed. I might buy another one and hope it doesn't die on me but we'll see.
It's a total waste of monies. This ear plug is flimsy and sound quality is aweful for the price you paid. Bass is nil and treble feeblish. Who ever gave it a full 5 stars need to check out with other mades before so generously awarding this garbage 5 stars.
The first black ink cartridge I got was a dud. The replacement was also a dud. Will not buy from this company again.
I have had the Classic now for 4 days. The interface is much better than Gen 5 but the Classic is slower. All and all for for Music and watching video on the iPod its self the Classic wins.The bad.Most of all the iPods docs and ALL Of the past iPod cables do not work with any of the new iPods. Apple change the computability so that you have to buy new cables and docs. They say it is because the old ones put to much drain on the battery(whatever I have had no issue). So if you are not upgrading from a previous iPod it may not be an issue because you will have to buy the $50.00 cable any way but if you already have all your iPod accessories you may want to keep the iPod you have until they fix this issue.By the way if your car radio has a adapter for a iPod. Like the Pioneer D3 I just bought. You guessed it none of the new iPods will work.
I received this as a gift, thinking that it would be an acceptable way of listening to my old LPs, but it's incredibly lacking in sound quality. There is no low end at all. The unit sounds worse than a 40 year old transistor radio with a 2 inch speaker.
It does not hang well on any keychain. It is large and does not open and close easily.
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.
I bought this product one month ago. When I plugged it into my lighter socket and connected the dongle to the GPS, the fuse blew. I bought more fuses and they all blew very quickly. I was shipped a new one because they said this should not be happening but the new one did the same thing. I would not recommend this product. I recently purchased the vent mount. I hope it works better.
I've had a Panasonic unit for 5 yrs, now I know why they are so much more expensive. This is in the category of too good to be true I guess.
The tuner for the radio portion of it was broken right out of the box. Find another company that has better product testing before they sell it.
Wanted to use these to watch TV shows on my laptop. Plugged in to watch "Zen" on PBS. Volume too low. The show was not audible. I borrowed from my kid a pair of "iLuv" passive speakers with audio and USB cable (Sonys only have audio cable) to watch the show and it was way loud. I tried these SONYs for my ipod. Volume was too low. I threw them right in the garbage as it did not pay for me or my time to ship back. Sony must be a poorly managed company. Don't buy these.
I ordered a new laptop that hasn't come in yet but I realized my old bag wasn't big enough as I was going from a 15.6 inch to a 17 inch laptop, so I ordered this as it advertises as being able to hold up to a 17.3 inch laptop. I don't see how in the world it's going to do that. My 15.6 inch laptop fits tight in there. There's no way I can see a 17 inch laptop fitting inside this thing. I'm also disappointed in the way the compartments are distributed. Most of the pockets are barely big enough to hold what it's supposed to hold. Really not impressed with this going to look to return it.
I have been using this lock for a few months without changing the combination. Suddenly I could no longer open it as it appears that the lock has changed its combination by itself.I called engineering in the hotel I was staying in to help me. It took them less than a minute to cut the cable with ordinary pliers.
It's really too late to write a review for this outdated desktop but I wanted to get two issues posted for anyone who might still be dealing with a Dell Dimension 4600. I must say that I have had this thing up and running, and working fairly hard for me for some six years now.But I have had to replace the power supply three ( er,,was it four) times in these six years. Those of you who wiggle power cords and complain that the computer wont turn "on" need to know that there is a widespread issue of power supplies burning out on this model. While it is a fairly easy "do-it-yourself" job and you can buy a power supply much cheaper online, it is a problem none-the-less.The other issue I have experienced with my two Dell desktops is: Dells seem to have some problem with Java applications. Java apps load very slowly on both my Dell machines. I upgraded the RAM to maximum 1GB but this machine does everything slowly at six years old now.But again, with replacing the power supply every few years, suffering through slow-performing Java applications, and slowing performance with its age, this Dell must be given some credit for lasting this long.
This item never worked, and has no indicator light to show if the unit is even getting power. Will try a different brand. The only plus was Amazons easy return policy.
I purchased this webcam based on good reviews on Amazon.com, and had the Window me and a PC with all the requirements for installation. I read the instructions and realized they were very sketchy - only the bare essentials - no details - and no phone number for product support (which, incidentally, is even hard to obtain from the website! And is not toll-free) I put the CD in and followed all directions.....they offer people a number of &quot;programs&quot; (web monitor, etc) but don't tell you what each does....so how do you know what to install???? Actually, a person doesn't need any of them if they have the correct drivers, etc, but they don't tell you that. I was missing a file for the drivers, and it said to put it in, but gave me no space or name of file to add. So I skipped this (which they later said was OK to do) and installed two other programs. I followed the Wizard and all directions, and when I turned by computer back on, my operating system was gone. It corrupted my whole computer, which would have cost me a $200 repair bill, and, instead of fixing it, I ended up buying a new computer. Creative Technologies would not accept ANY responsibility for their poor directions, and led me on initially to think they would do something, but ended up not even calling me back, or coming to the phone - certainly not willing to compensate me in any way for the expense incurred. (I had asked them to pay my repair bill, or buy me a new and better webcam) People - they DON&quot;T CARE.....they will just keep selling to more and more people around the world, and losing the people whose equipment gets ruined because of their negligence......even a school kid could write better directions than what was in the box! So, this is a good product (from other reviews) IF you are a computer person AND it does not crash your system. Otherwise, you are on your own!!!!! I told Amazon.com I thought they should not offer their products until they were willing to put clear, thorough directions AND a support phone number in their instructions. (Creative Technologies excuse: &quot;Other companies are getting away from putting in phone numbers&quot;) What a world of poor customer service we live in!!!!! The age of rip-offs..................So, given the poor directions, and the non-existent, irresponsible customer support, I would not recommend this product.
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 purchased this camera for $199 at Walmart -- and promptly returned it a short while later.Pros: lots of settings, easy to use (in automode)Cons: lots of settings (too many), the LCD viewer doesn't reflect the actual photo, and taking low-light pictures is very cumbersome and not easy. So, this camera is not easy to use for common family pictures indoors; photos are always dark unless a flash is used or manual settings are enabled (the settings of which require a rocket-science degree to understand).
I bought this to be a small knock-a-round camera, to take with me when I wasn't in controlled conditions. That bill it filled exactly. However, I did expect some decent pictures out of it. Basically, picture wise, it is pathetic. It's easy to use, but takes horrible pictures, and the flash is all but useless. A total waste of money, considering you can get a Kodak for about the same price, which gives far superior picture quality. Don't waste your money. Buy something else, or just don't buy. Shame on Amazon for continuing to sell something this bad.
I bought my RP-56 one year and two weeks ago. It has stopped paying discs. I now see an error message "H02" and the player stops. I did some searching on the internet and this appears to be a very common problem with all Panasonic DVD players. As faras I can tell, only Panasonic can make this repair. H02 indicates there is a "spindle server error". The disc doesn't spin. I tried taking the case off and helping the player start by giving the disc holder a spin with my finger and that actually makes it work!...I will not buy another panasonic DVD player and would not recommend it.
Okay, so this is an awesome product if you ALREADY HAVE AN ALARM CLOCK!!! I bought it for college so I'd have something to wake me up, but this alarm clock is so unreliable I have to use my cell phone!!!However, It has fairly good speakers to listen to your ipod which is nice. It is also very good looking and STURDY!! I already pulled it off of my desk and it was like nothing happened. It is high quality stuff. Just the electronic stuff is very confusing.So, if you're looking for a place to charge and listen to your ipod and for something that will not break, this is your product!
I bought this switch on Amazon almost a year ago and it has performed flawlessly. However, it has one big detractor... it's loud. One would assume the problem is the fan being too loud, but that's not it... well... not entirely.I did some testing with three different 40x40x20mm 5v fans and the results are a bit surprising. Turns out the underlying issue here isn't the fan's db levels, but the transmission of the vibration through the switch's chassis. Yes, the stock fan was the loudest of the three (the lowest db fan tested was rated at 18db) but not by much. If you run each fan separate from the unit each is actually pretty quiet. It is not until the fan is places in the chassis that the noise becomes apparent. Since we know the fans themselves aren't loud (they are actually pretty quiet) we can then assume that the "noise" being generated is due to the transmission of the fan's vibration through the chassis. The various fans tested didn't change the db level much, but the pitch would vary slightly per unit. I simply found a pitch that wasn't as noticeable.The real solution to this problem would be to isolate the fans from the chassis more. It seems as if older units used twin 40x40x10mm fans which likely didn't produce as much vibration (but were louder in db) as the 20mm variants do. Without hacking things up I don't really see a simple solution to this issue (on the current single fan version.)I could potentially see trying to use a single 40x40x10mm fan, isolating it from the chassis with some rubber, and add a little ducting to the egress. FYI the stock fan flows ~6-7cfm. I may try messing with this again at a later date, but for now it's not a high enough priority since the switch is located in a network/server closet anyway. That said, if I listen as I walk past the room the closet is in I can still hear the switch humming even with the closet door closed. In the end it is a great switch if you are just needing an unmanaged gigabit switch.[UPDATE: 2/9/2013]The switch worked well for a while, Unfortunately, it failed after about 18 months of use in a VERY low demand environment. By low demand I mean 2x actual users, 6x computers (2-3 used at a time at most), and 2x PS3's used primarily as media renderers. Switch was also powered via a UPS with voltage regulation in a ventilated network closet. I wound up replacing the switch with a Cisco SG-200-26 which has significantly more features and time and again has proven to be much more reliable, and well worth the difference in price.
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.
Camera quality is disaster. It badly fits in the hands, it unsteady and cumbersome to operate. The image quality is so-so. Mid-tones are very poor, color rendering as a cartoon film like. All colors are &quot;pop up&quot;, it is not a photography tool to my view. I have tried it against 5M Sony f717 and it blew it out of water in every aspect. Moreover, the &quot;stretched&quot; to 6M images from Sony are looking better. The 18-50 &quot;lens&quot; is so embarrassing that Canon should be ashamed to market such khe-khe, lens (with failing front element and unsteady focus). Some one has be really inspired by Canon's advertising movies to pay $1000 for such &quot;camera&quot;. It new feels like came out of trash box.Before review it, I would recommend take it in to the hands and try along with something else.
I got it because I wanted the volume control. When I got it, it did what I wanted... for 3 months. The paint started peeling off within a month of use. A couple months later, the sound control stopped working, and than a few days later one headphone stopped working. I would only recommend buying this with another, or ordering a pair every few weeks. I decided to go with some other company, I've had issues with Panasonic headphones before.
I got this player for its up-conversion feature and HDMI outputs. It worked fine for a while, but broke down after 2 months. I contacted customer service and they suggested I send it back (with a $13 S&H; charge) and they will replace it.I did just that, but got a player without the HDMI output nor the up-conversion feature. After writing to them again and some phone calls, they agreed to send a unit like my original one. At that time, I had two units (one without HDMI, one with HDMI) and was happy.A couple of months later the non-HDMI unit broke down. Like the first unit, it just stopped recognizing disks. Thinking that I still had the third unit, I did not contact customer service but instead opened that third unit and started using it.Guess what? After 4 months, it broke down. I'm using it for 2-3 hours a week, inside a home, in a fixed location - nothing extraordinary.So, within a year, I have THREE units that are all bad, and am out what I paid for the unit plus $13. I contacted customer service but they said that since 4 months have passed, the unit is no longer covered, and that I'd just have to fix it someplace else. My complaints that they have sold me a lemon did not help.My next unit will be a Phillips, not a Coby.
I owned this VCR for one week before I returned it. The first time I watched a video on it, it worked great. The second time I used it the counter did not work, the tracking did not work, and it just would not cooperate. This is the second product I've owned from Toshiba, and the second Toshiba product I have owned that broke down. The first Toshiba product I owened was a car stereo that broke after the warrenty ran out and the extented service plan I bought was no good because the store I bought it from went out of business.
Everyone has horror stories about hard drives dying. This G-Tech drive has many good reviews, but the problem is that quality control in hard drive production methods is lax. You may get a G-Tech that's a workhorse and never has problems. You may have problems right out of the box. Or you'll have what happened to me: after a year it just died. I was under the impression that data recovery was an option when sending in the drive. I'm not so dumb as to think that data recovery is included in my warranty, but I was willing to pay for them to make an attempt at recovery. A new drive was sent to me and my old data erased without a word. Clearly there was fine print that was buried on their site, but the problem is this should be the first thing you read on the form you fill out to submit a work order. After a phone call to an indifferent customer service agent who told me that not one company will include data recovery in an external hard drive warranty, I told him that I would never buy a G-Tech or Hitachi (their parent company) product ever again.You know what's funny? There is a company that offers free data recovery within two years of purchase. I was tipped to Glyph by my brother who works in the pro audio industry. Glyph is one of the few hard drives that Pro Tools (the industry standard recording software) endorses as an approved drive to run their software.Glyph GT 050Q - Hard drive - 500 GB - external - FireWire / FireWire 800 / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA - 7200 rpm - buffer: 16 MB - black powder coatGlyph doesn't guarantee data recovery, but the first level support is free and they'll provide estimates for higher level recovery. The price is a bit more than some other drives, but you get real customer support and incredible quality control in their products. So instead of wasting more time researching hard drives, just buy the Glyph.
the charger looks and functions good but the batteries are dont seem to be 2700mh,even when they're not used they lose charge .I am actually planning to return it.I used kodak 2000mh before and they used to last much longer.I haven't tried other model batteries so far so dont know if it's the batteries or the charger..
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!?!?
I purchased this router in February and in May it died. Stay away from Netgear router.
When I saw this cartridge at Office Depot, I thought it was a great idea. Do a little service to the environment AND save a little money. The concept is great; the quality is terrible. At first I thought they forgot to refill the cartridge, because the print quality was so bad. But it was heavier than my old one. So I did a &quot;clean&quot;, and found I had plenty of ink.It consistently prints like a cartridge with a dirty head--complete with streaks and smudges--yet cleaning it has little effect except to waste ink. Apparently, the remanufacturer does little to ensure quality. They just fill it with ink, maybe dip the head in some cleaner, pack it and ship it: I guess. It would take a lot of convincing to get me to make another go of refurbished inkjet cartridges no matter the cost savings.
don't have the product yet, before i buy it, I want to know if i besides playing dvd cd and vcr I can record VCR and cd movies.
Maybe this machine is great for dubbing VHS to DVD, but as far as copying/editing DVDs, it is awful. I tried first in VR mode with playlist, and it would not recognize any of the editing I did in other machines. Than I tried in orginal format (still VR) and it would recognize it in other players, but skip chapters and whole segments were missing. Video mode? Also no go... I could get chapters (although only every ten minutes, not where I wanted them) but the sound was off from the video. Finally, I did it on a DVD-R instead of -RW, and lo and behold....it still messed up. The video and sound were off by several seconds. Tech support people are incredibly unhelpful....they were very nice, but had no idea how to make it work. Save your money and get a machine that works.
First off, let me say that the sound from the iPod Shuffle is great. OK. Now that I have the one good point menitoned, lemme go to the cons. And to be honest, I have but one.If you don't have all your mp3's in a constantly available source, you cannot keep songs on your iPod. I connected the iPod to my pc and finally figured out iTunes. Not hard. Once I got songs on the shuffle, I played them and felt good about the sound. When i plugged it back up to adjust the equalizer (not alot of bass on the default headphones) iTunes couldn't find the mp3's I had put on the shuffle on my PC (I have a server that stores my Mp3's that wasn't connected at the time) and removed the songs automatically. So i dind't have any music. When i tried to copy the Mp3's to the shuffle's folders manually (without iTunes) it played ONE song over and over.To me, i do not see the point in having an MP3 player that won't allow you to keep songs on it and just add new ones at your leasure. This is a good player, but a BAD design. Too much copy protection BS and not enough usability.This is my last Apple product. It is going back to Best Buy today.
This item is completely worthless. The item is defective as told to me by Comcast cable technician when he was installing their wireless network.
Second one of these that's failed, totally failed. First time it was under warranty, and they sent me A REFURB!!! to replace it.Refurb just crashed, and I'm SOL.Do not buy this piece of trash unless you have data you want to permanently get rid of.Matter of fact, don't buy a NAS at all -- buy an enclosure that lets you remove and replace your own disks. I'm going to crash this piece of worthless trash open and see if I can salvage any data, but at the moment I'm just praying that I have backup copies of everything.Worthless, worthless, worthless.
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.
Yeah, it's only $100 these days (plus whatever you spend on a USB cable!!)...but, it can't manage to print a business card. Read CNET's review, and this was a concern of theirs too, can't handle cardstock type paper.This one's going back...dissappointed as I really like the size/shape and copy without computer.
I purchased an Apex portable DVD player at CircuitCity that, after a couple of months, the battery was found to be defective. I spent weeks trying to contact them via their toll-free line. When I finally got a hold of a live body, he instructed me to return the battery for replacement. That sounded great, so I returned the battery. Approximately five weeks later, still no battery or any contact from Apex. I've contacted the Better Business Bureau regarding Apex's conduct and, hopefully, they can push them to rectify the situation. I'm very disappointed in their customer service and, when I needed to buy a DVD player for my basement, I decided to avoid future headaches and bought a Toshiba unit.The DVD player itself works great. Nice picture for a portable unit and the price was right (had the battery not been a piece of junk).
I bought this to recover data off of a crashed laptop. The drive connected to the interface and was detected in both Windows and Linux with no issues. I was able to recover the data I needed. The enclosure itself is very low quality. The drive connected to the interface with no issues but the holes for the screws didn't line up between the aluminum case and the mounting holes on the plastic piece. I ended up using tape to keep the enclosure together. I do not recommend this product for any long term usage.
I was somewhat disappointed in the weight of the bag. The bags included with the shredder were a heavier duty bag and these are quite thin and tear easy. I'd save my money and buy a normal trash can liner which is the same weight next time if this is all Fellowes can produce.
I bought a set of these from the APPLE store. The sounded worse than the stock earbuds I got with my iPod. No bass...tiney (sp?) at best. I used them for about 5 minutes and walked back to the store. The rubber "orbs" that go in your ear also make for a "swish" sound when you walk making them virtually impossible to exercise in, to the point of being so distracting if they sounded great I probably would have taken them back (I rarely return anything!). It sounded like you were walking with an Ultrasound machine attached to your head....wooosh woosh....woosh! Not impressed at all!I wonder if I just got a bad set of buds...but for $179 (at the store) you'd figure they'd be bullet proof! I kept my "stockers" and just will have to get used to the pain they cause in my ears. My Humble Opinion.....try before you buy!!!Dundertaker
Our Primera Bravo Disk Publisher has not worked since the day we bought it!!! I would have to say we burned less than 250 CD's (with MANY hassles and headaches) before it completely stopped working at ALL. As far as the CD labeler, it NEVER worked properly from Day #1. Now we are looking at TRYING to return it to the manufacturer for (hopefully) repair, but am sure it will cost more to repair it (if it even CAN be repaired) than is worth our trouble. It is CERTAINLY not Mac compatible, as we had to buy a PC (running Windows Vista) just to get it up and running in the first place. We purchased it to burn instructional CD's for our business (distance learning courses for educators) mostly as a luxury (only needing to burn around 1,500 CD's annually). Interestingly enough our good old tried and true CD burner, for which we paid less than $100 for almost 10 years ago, still performs great and will LONG outlive this Primera Bravo piece of junk!!! Buyer beware. Do NOT buy this item. It is J-U-N-K!!!!
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).
Having just bought these headphones based on the recommendations I read on this product page, I can say that they do not by any means live up to the exaggerated claims posted here.These are a pair of &lt;$10 speakers, and they sound about as good as that. They do NOT, as two other reviewers suggested, sound like high-end in-canal headphones in any regard. While they fit comfortably in my ears, the sound produced is muffled with very poorly defined mid and high range frequencies. Worse yet, within 5 minutes of listening to the killers, my right ear began to hurt and I had to stop listening. This was not fatigue from the shape of the phones, but simply the sensation of my eardrums crying out in agony.That such cheap headphones would produce such poor quality sound should come as no surprise, and had it not been for the overwhelmingly positive voices in the comments section here, I would never have considered buying them. I just thought I would set the record straight. They're pretty crappy.
I ORDERED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS AN EQUIVALENT CANON BATTERY CALLED ULTRALAST UL-BP511 (WHICH HAS GREAT RECOMMENDATION IN THIS SECTION) I RECEIVED AN NO-NAME BRAND WHO- KNOWS- WHAT FROM BUY-ACCESSORIES. THEIR EQUIVALENT BATTERY IS FOR THE ULTRALAST UL-BP511. EMBARRASSING FOR ME AS WELL I IMAGINE FOR AMAZON (THOUGH I DON'T SPEAK FOR THEM) AND ACCORDING TO TRADITION GOT A REPLY FROM BUY-ACCESSORIES--TOO BAD! SO BE AWARE OF HOW YOU READ MISLEADING (BUT TRUE )STATEMENTS.
Dam it, you put in your ear and you don't belive how good is the sound... I TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!PS, I'M SORRY I PUT JUST 1 STAR, BUT WORTH 100 STARS!!!!!!
Olympus will not honor their warranty if you bend a pin inside the camera body. Mine bent with normal use within 6 months. That my friends will cost you $ 250!!!!!What a bunch of bull from what I thought was a reputable company. Shame on you Olympus!
When moving the variable lever to a higher magnification setting, every thing goes out of alignment and out of focus.
The review is more for how well Garmin handles/supports their product..E-mailed their tech support a few days ago because my new 60CSX isn't indicating a "D" fix (WAAS)or any signal from a PRN above 30. Got this in reply:"I'll be glad to help. The new SiRF units are not really capible of obtaining a WAAS fix at this time. Alone, the units can get down to 6-7 feet of accuracy without WAAS, and according to engineers, even with WAAS the correction is less than 6 inches at best. At this time, I am not sure if they will go though the effort to make the units work with WAAS or not. Most likely the option will be dropped with future updates because of the lack ofbenefit."Umm right.. First of all the box indicates that it's WAAS enabled, the website says it's WAAS enabled, and there are gobs of other users on the Groundspeak forums who are getting DGPS fixes and much better EPE's than I am. My older units are outperforming circles around this thing. It has some of the worst positional drift that I've seen in a HH GPSr. (sitting on a chair in my backyard for 30 minutes this afternoon, the trip odometer logged .6 miles) As such, I've had it for a couple of weeks and consider it not much more than a pretty paper weight.The unit has excellent TTFF, is great to look at/use in any condition. But having been sold on a WAAS unit only to have a tech rep tell me that the packaging doesn't match the product gets me a little riled up.Truth in advertising anyone? I'm gunna confirm this issue with others at Garmin, and if what the rep told me winds up being true, I'm going to pursue it with the FTC....
This product is nothing more than an expensive computer monitor. It does NOT recieve digital or HDTV channels. That simple. I purchased an expensive HDTV antenna to capture the "hidden" channels. Forget it. It only picks up the ancient analog channels. I could do that with my 20 year-old tube TV. The HDTV logo on the front is misleading....no, it's an outright lie. If I could give this zero stars, I would.
This is a goofy switch! It works fine for web browsing and I can copy large files from computer to computer when both are wired connections but when my laptop is wireless it dies when I start the copy. Buy a different product....Save yourself!!!
Bought these two days ago and was very dissapointed. Very poor bass.....trebles too high and no mid range at all. Do not even sound good down low. Do yourself a favour and spend the extra cash on the 2100's. I did after returning them and was much happier indeed.
I strongly discourage you from buying this product. Driver did not install on my brand new Windows XP system. My husband, who is a professional Microsoft Systems Engineer with all the possible Microsoft certifications and 15 years of Windows experience, could not make the driver work. Customer support in US does not respond to any requests. Headquarters in Belguim does not answer the phone during working hours. I wish I saw all the negative reviews on Amazon before throwing money on wind!
Gyration is now RCA/Thompson, and my experience of their customer service was so hostile and unresponsive that you really have to experience it to believe it. I even tried calling back to get a new service representative and got two out of two phone 'droids with no knowlege of the product other than a script, no desire to serve their customers, and a seeming directive from management to discourage repeat business. Both reps refursed to connect me with a supervisor. Perhaps there's a reason that RCA has such a terrible reputation in the trade. Always buy from reputable businesses, since your product is only as good as their inclination to stand behind it.
Since I am fairly computer savvy, my inability to keep a WiFi connection on my laptop has been making me feel like an idiot. But since I started looking at the Linksys and Netgear reviews I'm comforted knowing that I am not the only one having problems with these products. But I wonder what is the solution?I have a Dell Inspiron running Win2k. I was using a Linksys card to talk to a desktop containing another Linksys card, which worked fine for awhile. But the Linksys in the laptop recently stopped connecting so I purchased the Netgear card. From the start the Netgear loses the network conection frequently, and even when it has a connection it won't allow me to copy a large file. Weird. The Linksys used to be able to handle this; in fact, I loved the Linksys while it was working. Great range, decent performance.Perhaps WiFi is still a little too bleeding edge?
A DVD player that never play a DVD. It will stop playing after one minute. There is no support number to contact any one in this world. Substandard DVD Player. I tried contacting support desperately and at the end throwed out and bought a new one.. reliable one.
ok i bought this at one of the biggest electronics chains. right click button died in less than 2 months, exchanged for another one and this one lasted 3 months and this time is left click button and i returned it for store credit.pros:it's a good mice if it doesn't breakcons:it breaks
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.
These machines are known for placing random ink marks on your paper after a jamb. If you have paper jamb inside the machine (as opposed to in the feeder), you will inevitably have random black marks on every page thereafter. It has been a continuing problem and since Brother doesn't have a fix for it, they tell you to replace, you guessed it, the $160 drum unit! That's over half the price of what they sold the machine to us for. Think twice before buying. As stated before, the scanning and copying on this unit leave a lot to be desired.
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.
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.
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 is not that great, it was supposed to charge your ipod and it does not and it is not compatible with my iphone
Looks nice, the orange is dead on as far as Tennessee oranges go. I have comcast and after programming and reprogramming the remote, the 'enter' button doesn't work. So if I go through comcast's menus and find something I want to watch, I have to find my comcast remote to hit the enter button, which defeats the purpose of the remote since this is the most useful and used button. I leave the remote out in our den purely for decorational purposes.
Picture quality is pretty good and it is easy to setup. However, the camera clip just does not do the job it is supposed to do. I can't get it to clip onto a laptop or stay firmly in place on top of monitor or for that matter anywhere else.
This router may appear to work fine, but I assure you it is a momentary occurrence. It will spontaneously reboot, interrupting your connection, eventually completely preventing any connection as it cycles through a reboot process continuously. Sometimes this will happen immediately, sometimes after a year or two of working perfectly. Netgear will send you a replacement router if the hardware doesn't work (which is what this problem is). However, they can send you one that has the same problem, since this issue has never been fixed by them. Before you consider, do a web search of this model and &quot;spontaneous reboot&quot; you'll see many have had this problem, and the final resolution seems to be purchasing a competitor's router. Save yourself the aggravation. Not to mention the aggravation of an inept and unreliable tech support staff based in India.
This microscope is poorly constructed. I purchased it for my daughter to use for a school project. Each of the lens were of poor quality, making it almost impossible to focus. The biggest problem was the microscope came without instructions of any kind, not even a note informing the consumer that there is a hidden compartment underneath the base for a battery. I would not recommend this product not even for a elementary school project.
I own 6 flash cards of varying types and sizes (3 Compact Flash, 1 SD and 2 Sony memory sticks). 2 of them (1 CF card and 1 memory stick) won't work on this unit, and one (a CF card) causes the whole thing to freeze up and malfuntion.This device is very buggy and although Sandisk knows about the problems, they will not offer refunds or any type of useful support. They have 2 responses: (1)"You can try to return it to the retailer you bought it from" or (2)"We are trying to determine the cause of the problems and develop a firmware fix, but we don't know when that will be available".I have spent too many aggravating hours on the phone with a customer service manager. Finally I got fed up and called Amazon.com to let them know that Sandisk is trying to leave retailers holding the bag with their defective products, since they are encouraging customers to ask their retailers for refunds.Amazon was great, and agreed to accept the product for refund even though I had to maul the packaging to get the unit out when I first received it. They even gave me pre-paid shipping, since the unit is defective.I would have saved myself a lot of hassle by simply buying a different product in the first place.
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
Drivers don't appear to exist for Windows XP. Card doesn't work.
I waited through the iPod evolution and finally bought the 4G iPod (clickwheel) in 2004. The hard disk technology broke 3 times within a year (under warranty) and then finally a 4th time the week after the one-year warranty expired. I swore I would never again buy another hard disk-based iPod. The very next week, the iPod Nano was release. I was mesmerized. It sounded perfect! Granted the 4GB version has a $150 profit markup, is easily scratched, delicate and low memory capacity (only 4GB), but at least it was flash-drive based. I actually bought this the next week, and returned it before opening it once I found out that it didn't have VIDEO-OUT capabilities for photos and no FireWire capabilities, as the regular iPod's did. Those were deal-breakers for the tiny $250 device. I will wait a bit longer for the 2nd generation Nano which hopefully will have VIDEO-OUT and FireWire capabilities (and hopefully more memory) even if they have to be a bit larger. The iPod and iPod Mini's are small enough for me already; I like the Nano for its flash-drive technology (for prospective reliability reasons).
I recieved this monitor set as a baby shower gift, and was thrilled as it was one less thing for me to purchase.It worked well for the first 4 months than, as I have read on the other reviews, the static started! Also the hole where you plug the adapter from the wall to the unit has issues. It has to be wiggled in just right to make the connection, which is scary because there have been times where the wire connection is loose and I lose sound during the night. Causing major panic when I cannot hear my son. But ironically due to the loud constant static, I know when to giggle the cord to get the connection again. Long story short- I'm buying a new one.
OK this product is out of production probably for a reason. It failed after only a few days. I had originally bought it for connecting my Laptop to my embroidery machine. I had just gotten all the connections together to do so and in between I had been using it as a key board connection which this machine doesn't on a regular basis allow. But did through this nicely. Just as I was going to connect up the rest of the equipment it went down. So, it lasted about 15 days. I could not regain a link in any fashion though the power light was working it never came up as connected again in the device manager even after repeated attempts in various fashions most orthodox some not. If I could get one that worked as advertised I'd recommend it to anyone. As is I am left disappointed.
This card could not hold a connection more than 5 minutes and then I had to battle to get it to reconnect. I am 5 feet from my wireless router that works fine with other wireless device. It also freezed my machine sometimes. After two calls to techsupport, the recommended that I return the unit, which is what I will do.Don't waste your time.
The price looked right, but as others have mentioned this receiver has:*a poor layout for inputs,*a terrible manual,*a difficult remote,Sony is coasting on their name with this one.In addition, after a period of full, normal operation the unit began to go into "Protect" mode... there was little information available (not in the manual), so I began troubleshooting, as recommended in some online forums, by removing all connections - and found that the unit still entered "Protect" mode with nothing else (components, speakers, etc.) connected... power on... protect mode. Very frustrating to have no information from Sony.This "Protect" issue taken with the other afforementioned and unrelated design and documentation faults led me to return the unit and go in a different direction.I spent a little more and purchased a Pioneer VSX-1015TXK; I have been much happier with the Pioneer unit. I also considered the Harman Kardon AVR 240, but this Pioneer has proved to be a winner. I recommend you stay away from Sony until they get it right.
I consider my technical level to be somewhat high and I could not get this device to work with Vista Home Premium (32 bit processor). The program DVD did not have drivers for Vista so I dowloaded and installed an updated driver, followed the rest of the instructions to a tee, connected my VCR to the converter and got as far as launching the program. At that point, the program shut down. I am now researching other devices to see if I can get something compatable.
I cannot print only in black when I am printing text. Thus the other ink cartrages run out of ink causing the printer to stop.
Straight out of the box this unit kept on crashing and hanging up. Very poor design. Gives false reception information. It is hard to imagine that a company would actually sell a hi-tech component that is so defective at such a high price. Don't waste your money and time on this.
My Samsonite tripod came apart at the top insertion points, causing the destruction of a $1000 video camera. I called Samsonite and they said tripods bearing their name were made by Photo Co., which went out of business in 2009 and should no longer be sold because of problems. Samsonite will not pay for any damages to your camera equipment and suggested I sue the retailer who sold a product that should have been off the shelf. BUYER AND SELLER BEWARE. CALL SAMSONITE YOURSELF. THESE PRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE SOLD! APPLIES TO ANY AND ALL MODELS.
I've owned several Panasonic VCR's in the past and have been happy with them. Decided to go with another Panasonic when an old one conked out.This one is a disappointment:1) Recording in SLP produced a very grainy picture. SP worked much better, but I rarely use this mode because you can't get much on a single tape.2) The &quot;universal&quot; remote on this model can control fewer TVs than my old Panasonic VCR. The following TV's were missing from this newer model: Zenith, Magnavox, Sylvania, JVC, Mitsubushi, Samsung, Goldstar. If you have one of these TV's (mine is a Zenith) you're out of luck! I tried programming in the code for the Zenith to see if the new remote would accept it anyway, and of course it didn't.However, it did play back tapes recorded on other VCRs quite well, so it you intend to use this VCR only for playback, and you have a brand of TV that is supported by the remote, this model might work for you.I'm going to return this VCR and try a different brand (probably a Sony).
My Lexmark 5700 did a fair job printing until the day an envelope got stuck in it. This rather common event has left the printer unable to print with black ink. I won't be buying a Lexmark again, they are far too fragile.
Bought it for it has weather band and cd function for my application it was a good fit. The unit came in perfect condition, no complaint with that, but the install of the remote came with a poor connector on the extension cable which without made the remote useless. Neverless the radio works,weather band for me was a need, and the cd is nice but it skips really easy and doesn't use rewriten cd which is about 90% of my cd's that only details in the instuctions in the troubleshooting section, oh well it was still cheap. Jeff
My daughter bought me the 16x50's based upon the comments that they were great for football. Perhaps the 10x50's are. However, I found the 16x50's totally unacceptable for watching a game. The depth of focus is incredibly small, meaning that items in front may be infocus but things a few yards back are out of focus. Trying to follow a play was also impossible.
It died after 13 mos. To their credit, the company agreed to honor the warranty, so I sent it back. To their discredit, I never heard from them again.
Should have used common sense and left this thing alone. Not only would it not operate Sony components (per factory pre-sets) it would not operate any of my components at all. Yes I can read directions, but I can't make the unit work. So just try to return it.....
Just put a cement block around your neck and drown yourself. As I try to finish typing this review, my HP dv6130 has crashed once. One-in-four uses is a full system crash, but each use guarantees many minor malfunctions: "Hot Process Stopped Working," "iTunes stopped working," "ReadyBoost Stopped Working," "Windows Explorer Stopped Working," etc. Continuous, non-stop fun. If you see this product being sold at a cheap price that you can't believe, don't be fooled. Run for the hills. Between using my HP dv6130 and paying for computer use at Kinko's, I've been forced at times to pay for Kinko's, because I cannot afford to continue risking my failure to finish projects because my HP dv6130 won't work. Boot-up time is a full 7 minutes, and in the past three days each boot-up has required two full re-boots because of immediate crashes upon boot-up: Total estimated boot-up duration over 21 minutes each day. Several times boot-up has been OVER AN HOUR because the system will not stay up without crashing.Upon buying it, it did not work and I immediately had to return it for replacement. This is actually my second unit, and "HP Quickplay," the DVD player, does not work and has never worked. My 1-star rating is too generous. When the laptop does work for a couple hours without crashing, I feel like I've performed an acrobatic miracle. I can't believe my lucky stars if it works for 2 hours uninterrupted. I've found that if you try to perform more than one function at a time, you're toast. My next laptop will not be an HP.
I bought a Samsung DVD-R4000 recorder in Oct. 2003. The unit worked fine for a while. After having recorded a few DVD's successfully it said "finalizing has failed". I notified the Sansung warranty repair in N.J. and Amazon. Amazon said to send the defective unit back and they would replace it. I received the new unit in short order. I recorded one DVD with it, before this unit showed the following, "finalizing is failing." I should point out that I bought Sansung DVD-r's as it burped on other manufacturers DVD's. I talked with Amazon and warranty service in N.J. for Samsung. Amazon said to send it back and they would reimburse me. The conversation with Samsung's warranty repair service was bizarre and after that I wouldn't purchase another Samsung product. It appears that this is a contract service to Samsung and in my estimation not customer oriented. I tried via a Public Relations service to contact Samsung to no avail. They have insulated themselves from customer contact in my opinion. If you go to the Samsung web site you will see that their motto is, "Limitless Support and Uncommon Customer Care." In my opinion that truly has to be a joke. Samsung appears to have isolated itself from any constructive or any kind of criticism of their product from the customer. You can however feel confident buying through Amazon however. I would give Amazon 5 stars for cystomer care and help and actually no stars based on experience for Samsung. It still is "caveat emptor" in the marketplace and Panasonic or Sony will get my business in the future. Update on 7 April 2009. I purchased a Samsung T260 Monitor. As always Amazon was most helpful when I had problems with the rebate. The big surprise though is that I note a change for the better in Samsung's customer service, which I'm very pleased to report. Had questions on the warranty and registration and they were most helpful.
This is a great case, unless you turn it upside down. It's a sleeve, and doesn't have a latch or snap at the top. This may not seem like much of a problem, but then I didn't expect to be turning it upside down. Accidentally. Five feet above a tile floor. (Okay, so Apple replaced my iPod after that one. But still, it was unpleasant.)The belt clip will only take limited abuse (as will any product). Mine broke last weekend while I was carrying too much luggage on vacation. A shoulder bag pushed too hard against the belt clip, and snapped it off.This product works well, but if your life is at all adventurous, try another product.
I will not bother repeating the specific complaints of numerous reviewers, in general, this product should not even be sold.It is not a real NAS in any meaningful sense of the word. There would be similar value in simply getting a USB-attached hard drive since it is not as if a Sonos or anything else could access it - no real sharing.Get a real product. I am embarassed for the retailers who actuallly sell this product. It was the only NAS available at the nearby Office Depot, which is why I have this glorified doorstop. As soon as I get my Buffalo Linkstation running again (my fault that I bricked it - not Buffalo's) I will happily be taking this thing off my network and out of my life.It doesn't even support filename lengths permitted by Windows or Linux. It really is an unbelievably poor product.
I received the battery a day or two before it was expected. The battery however failed to work with my laptop even though it was one of the models listed. I informed the company of this and they offered to send out a new one or to issue a refund. I opted for the refund and they sent the cost-free packaging in which I could return the battery and issued the refund soon after. This battery may work for other brands or models but based on my experience I think I'll stick to the original manufacturer.
I have owned HP printers since I started using Laser Printers. I thought the 2600N was Fair to Good, I wore two out. So when I could not get another 2600, the sales associate showed me the "upgraded" model - the 3600n; "More toner per cartridge, etc". HP has sent a service representative twice and I have spent over 7 hours on the phone and online with the printer down and I really don't have a mixed platform system (4 XP machines and a Vista - which has yet to be able to print to the printer). What's worse is with the downturn in the economy I cannot afford to replace it and it is less than a year old. It is very irritating that a company does not see the importance of customer support. I have 3 HP computers and 2 Dells and I think I am going to switch away from HP after 10 years of using HP products, the last 2 years have dissuaded me from using HP in the future.Very upset and very stuck with a hearted printer.
THIS CAMERA WAS THE WORST CAMERA I HAVE EVER HAD, I HATE IT. IT TAKES THE WORST PICTURES I HAVE EVER SEEN AND WITH NO FLASH IT IS A PEICE OF JUNK THAT SHOULD BE THROWEN AWAY. PLEASE IF YOUR THINKING OF BUYING A DIGI CAM BUY SOMETHING ELSE......I am planning on buying the poloroid PDC-700, if anyone could give me some info on it it would be appreciated, please email janheit@uswest.net.......AND GO FOR VALUE IN THE CAMERA NOT JUST THE CHEAPPRICES..
I've been an XM subscriber for 2 years, and have owned 5 different receivers during that time. This one, I'm sorry to say, is the worst. I give it high marks for its size, color screen, and recording capacity. Unfortunately, the performance stinks. I'm having a lot of problems with the power switch, and have a suspicion it will eventually stop functioning. Worse has been a problem with deleting recordings. Stated simply, the unit locks up continually. If I'm lucky, and if my PC recognizes the unit in this condition, I can restore the Inno to a working state. This is no easy task, and last night it took about an hour to get it working again.I spoke with 2 customer service reps from Pioneer, who were of no help at all. They told me to return it for repair, while I am of the opinion it should be replaced. Their website has been down for maintenance for at least a week, so no additional information can be obtained from that route, either.Anyone that wants to use this receiver in a car needs an additional $70 car kit. Good luck finding one, since for some strange reason they are in extremely short supply.Since this unit is capable of firmware updating, there is always some hope that many of the bugs that are turning up in these units can be rectified. As of today, 6 weeks or so after release, no updates have been issued (except for the restriction on the FM modulator, which you may have heard about elsewhere).I've tried really hard to like this receiver, and I've been extremely patient with it. Unfortunately, I think I'll have to return it to Pioneer in the not too distant future. I think they rushed it into production, and also believe it was not tested properly prior to release.
It's a great concept, but my unit wasn't recognized by any of my 3 PC's, despite hours of work with tech support and even trying a second unit. One of my PCs runs XP (they had no idea why this computer didn't recognize the Magpix) and the others run Win98 (which they said sometimes has problems with the Magpix, although they don't say that in their marketing literature). They gave me my money back, but refused to refund the shipping charge as promised, and in addition I wasted several hours and the cost of mailing two units back to them. I suggest waiting for the next version, or even better, for a better company to introduce a similar product.
Upon attempting to connect this device to my Brother Laser Printer's Parallel Port (centronic) I noticed the LPT LED did not light. Ultimately I contacted Trendnet to be told it doesn't work with Brother Printers. Who knows if it works with anything else. Amazon was great concerning the return. I'm sold on Amazon ... not Trendnet. I guess I'm now looking for another way to get a wireless connection to my printer?
Epson's ink has always worked fine in my Epson Stylus 640. If only it weren't so expensive. I just ordered cartridges from a third-party manufacturer; four black and two color cartridges and a head cleaning kit for the price of one black and one color cartridge from Epson. If the third-party ink doesn't perform, I'll replace my printer with another brand.
I live in Manhattan in a third floor apartment of a five story building. This antenna doesn't work for me at all. I can't even get any channels to come in partially.
I purchased this item online and returned the very next day. I watch live tv from india. so , i got this item to connect to my tv . i could only see flickering b/w and colors. :) see what i got for 46$ . I have a dell inspiron laptop which does not have a tv out/s-video. i purchased this scan converter , hoping this would help. i don't want to spend $$$ to connect my laptop to tv.If you intend to do the same. be warned, it won't work.cheers.happy shopping.
I could not recommend this product to anyone - based on my experience.I found that songs which played fine on my PC would skip on the Rio Riot, often followed by it hanging up. I had to carry a safety pin with me everywhere so I could use it to get to the recessed hard reset button (apprx every 20 minutes).I tried to wipe the memory completely and reload everything several times but to no avail. The skipping continued.I also found that after rebooting my PC, the real jukebox software that comes included would never be able to see that the Riot was connected - that meant re-installing the Real Jukebox software every time I wanted to change the songs loaded on the Riot.Have now invested in an iPod for windows and the experience has been a delight.Apple iPod - 5 starsRio Riot - 1 star (only because your scale doesn't go negative :)
Cartridge won't work. Printer reported as incorrect cartridge. Cartridge came in bubble wrap -- not original Xerox supply box as indicated by picture. Probably a remanufactured cartridge not original. Do yourself a favor and don't order this item.
Right out of the box it DOES NOT charge your 4th gen., 8G iPod as it says it will (the reason I had to upgrade). Do they still call this stuff rip-off? So now do you pay postage to mail it bac or not bother...........
I bought these discs, along with a new Samsung DVD+R drive, and I have YET to have one created that doesn't have an 'error, and won't play after burning, HOWEVER, I can use a Memorex DVD+R discs, and they all record without any errors, same thing with the CD's. I did notice that the inside ring (Verbatim) has what looks like a barcode, which the Memorex does not. Maybe this is the problem! I definitely will be returning these discs because none of the 4 that I created with the new Samsung drive is playable/recordable. After the error discs, I did flip the disc to see how well the lightscribe works, and it does a wonderful job creating good contrast labeling....now only if I could record without an 'error' and add another coaster to my Verbatim collection.
If you buy one of these, I recommend checking the voltage before using. The one I got read 7.5 volts, not the 4.5 volts claimed. If I had used it, it might have blown my Miller signs. Perhaps it was a fluke and yours will be fine. Just be careful to check it with a voltmeter. The company was very nice and quickly refunded my payment including shipping.
Easy to setup and use. Good connections _initially_. However, product quality is low and support is horrible. After 4-5 months of use with this router, I am going back to my old Belkin router. The reason being dropped connections and expensive support options with the Netgear router.Recommend this for short term and experimental usage.
I bought this item thinking that it could decode the digital only sound out of my LCD 47" into analog stereo to my old stereo system. It does not, nor connecting it to a sound card with toslink in and feeding it out analog to my stereo will work also. This product probably works as indicated, I will never know. It seems very cheaply made with no indicators like an LED if the item is getting any power or if its even working. I could of sent it back, but for what I paid for it, it didn't seem like worth the time. So I opted to buy a sound card which may do what I'm looking for it to do.I did find out something interested when I contacted HT Omega tech support about purchasing one of their sound card models for the purpose of decoding my tv's digital out signal to my stereo. This is what he wrote back.Hello Sir.Thanks for interest in Striker7.1In this case, Yes and NoStriker7.1 doesn't provide AC3 signal such as Dolby Digital or dts decodingfrom optical input.For licensing and copyright protection purposes, soundcard manufacturers areeffectively prevented from adding DD/DTS decoders to their products. Thereasoning is that the only legal use of DD/DTS decoders is for playback oflicensed soundtracks from DVD movies. In your PC, a DVD player software mustdecode your DD/DTS soundtrack, NOT the soundcard. Therefore, as far as Iknow, there is no PCI type sound card which can AC3 signal from S/PDIFinput. Because of the above-mentioned licensing and copyright protections,this is not possible.But Striker7.1 can decode 2ch PCM signal input. If your TV audio output canbe set to PCM, you can monitor with front output of sound card . Pleasecheck your optical output specification of your TV.If you need further information, please let me know.Thanks.Sincerely,HT OMEGA - Tech SupportWith that being said, I am looking into purchasing the Geffen Digital to Analog Stereo converter. It may do what I'm looking for it to do.
Seems like a pretty well made cable.It did not work for my HP 712C printer, which is about the same as the 710C. I am using Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.There is actually a Driver for this cable on the TRENDnet site, but it is old. For Windows 98/ME. This driver will not work with a 64-bit system.
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.
This is NOT a region free player, I recieved it in the mail, put in a DVD and was promptly told by the player and the box it comes it that it only plays region 1 DVDs.
I bought HP first "and last time" 13 months ago. My net usage was around 10 hrs/week. Battery died in about 7-8months. But the computer failed to run the diagnostics till after the warranty expired. Costumer service was horrifying. The rep was more interested in selling the professional services for "helping me to sort out the problem". He wouldn't even entertain the basic questions like "do you think the professional will be able to help me out". After paying $ 50 dollars for one time help, all I came to know was that my battery wouldn't work and given my expired warranty I need to buy a new one. Genius!!! Interestingly the professional was blissfully oblivious of estimated time the next battery may last. He wouldn't even comment on estimated number of years. The only answer I got was, "depends". On what? I am still clueless. By the end of this whole interaction my net feeling was of being cheated (robbery at gunpoint seemed more honest to me), and having wasted hours of time, and hundreds of dollars. Thereafter looking at the comments at the website of HP by other costumers seems that this is universal problem and buyers need to be aware of this. Even if the machine itselves was the best in the market yet I don't find it worth $140 every eigth months for battery and hundreds of dollars/year to avail professional services. If you sum this all together, MAC is relatively a cheaper deal, Not to speak of the peace of mind and wonderful costumer service you get.
After only 2 weeks of using the Canon printer, it completely lost all power. I will not buy another Canon printer.
Same experience as others. The turner is great when it is working. It will lock up and require to unplug the power. (Since then I have plug it to a power strip and use the on/off switch). Call up the company. Have the same type of responds. Say they will sent me a replacement. Wait for 2 weeks, nothing happens. Call back and start getting the run around. I may just return this one and try another one.
This device worked for about 1 week and then broke.I had to pay $30 to ship it to Oregon and another $10 to pack and bubble wrap it. It will take 10-14 days to get it back, not to mention the week of emailing back and forth about it to get an address to send it for repair. If I had bought this from a store I could have exchanged it for a new one same day at no additional cost to me. Very upset. Very disappointed!
This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever bought in my entire 36 years. I bought this unit on 11-21-05 on 2-28-06 this lost it's power supply. Not only philips not have a clue as to when they will be able to fix my Plasma TV, the costumer service confirms the fact that you made the wrong choice buying this boat anchor....Please, Please do not buy any Philips products, since the French (Thomson) bought this company it has gone straight to hell!GOOD LUCK
At first I thought I had a winner, but guess what happened; I copied about 150 DVDs (legally). They played beautifully when I first made them. I put them in cases, set them in a room out of the sun, happy that I had a great DVD library. My mistake, I just tried to play one and it rejected the CD. So, I tried several more. None of the DVDs I made work. It isn't the machine, it plays professional DVDs, but not all of them. Sometimes I have to go to my other DVD in another room and play the DVD there.I have no idea what the problem is, but it may be cheap materials used to make the recording, and these materials fade quickly.The people at go video make it almost impossible to talk to them, and there is NO customer support, at all. Don't think those of us who are trying to warn you just got a "lemon". That isn't the case. Purchasing a Go Video is a huge mistake. Don't do it.
None of the disks that were sent with the modem had the file(s) that was needed. Tech support said they would send me the file that I needed overnight, or that I could go to the website and download it myself. Needless to say, I went to the website and downloaded the necessary files, and sure enough one file was missing from the disks sent.
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.
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 got this antenna when I bought the digital box converter thing. At first I thought I lived in an area of bad reception. I could only get 2 watchable channels and 2 with really bad reception. So for 4 months I had my antenna connected directly to my tv, getting regular analog signal. After reading the reviews (which are better) of the passive rca antenna that's basically this one but withouth the amplifier, I decided to connect it back to the digital converter without plugging the antenna into the power. To my surprise I am know getting 20 perfectly clear channels. Cannot believe but it is true. Go for the unamplified rca antenna which is cheaper.
We bought this but when we realized that you needed to pay an additional $99 for the annual service, we decided against it. We will be returning it.Nice idea, but in my mind it's a bit expensive when there are so many other ways to share photo albums online. Also disappointed that the marketing/packaging for the actual unit doesn't make the cost of the subscription to the service obvious.
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.
Regrettably, the joke was on me.I haven't bought anything this bad since I can remember. I think it did work once, so perhaps I'm being unkind about the "sound quality". Usually it would just cycle through all the discs and then give a read error. Giving up on it after a few days of a plethora of half-hour attempts to get it to work I gave it to a friend (maybe not anymore?) {actually I would have gladly paid the amount of this machine to have it disappear} who also had a dead CD-changer, funny part, it was the exact same model as this. Well at least I didn't have to make a trip to the dump to get rid of this. HA HA.
I think it only fair to balance the comments of others. There is no doubt this could be a fabulous printer. In theory it does everything you could ask, it is compact, it is fast, it is cheap. But in fact it is more trouble than it is worth.I agree that the software is flaky and difficult to install. I had one networked machine where it simply refused to identify the printer (I think it had something to do with that machine being on a segment of my network fed from a switch but I don't know why). In the end I had to physically move the computer to install and then it was okay. And every time it fails to install you have to go through a painfull clean up routune.Eventually I got the knack and installed the drivers/applications on 3 machines - then the printer stopped working. The black ink would not work. From trawling the internet this seems a common problem. HP could not diagnose the fault. They claimed the printer was out of warranty but I eventually proved it was not, so they sent a new one. This lasted 2 months and then the same thing happened. So I am on my third printer and again the software install is playing up. I have had to role back my OS even as it completely stopped my laptop working. In the past I have even seen rogue processes running that take 100% of CPU. This is costing me a lot of time to solve. So unless you are very patient and very computer savvy, so are not freaked out by having to mess with the OS, don't take the risk with this printer.
It's a nice heavy power wire and that's it. It's being used to power my hometheater sub. Cant tell if there's a difference. But one thing that is Anoying is that the pluging that gos to the sub is is to big for the cord. Along with a different sub as well. So it dosnt stay in very good. Overall I wouldn't recommend it. Especially the price.
I have just fried my second of this model. When power is lost to the unit it kills the video portion of the switch. no signal.I'm not sure if it's a surge of current from the AC/DC transformer from inductance or some capacitor internal in the unit, frying the port, but every time there is an unscheduled power outage, the ports I'm using at the time fry. so I would switch to the other ports I haven't used yet. now they're fried too.Avocent replaced the first one without question. It happened again over the weekend and I tried everything to get it to work. I couldn't. Their customer service is great, but I needed to get some work done this weekend and couldn't because of this item failing.it's better than the IOgear one, but if you have power outages for any reason, kiss it goodbye or buy a CPS constant power supply so it NEVER loses power. you decide.
This thing takes too much time to set up. Also, I don't need this many stations, I'm returning it this week.
I'm about to receive my third replacement Sansa c250 from Sandisk (they get an extra star for having polite, pleasant and helpful customer service reps when you call them, and for replacing each malfunctioning unit easily and with no question) - each one has shorted out at the point where you connect earphones to it and has only played sound in one ear. The first one did this after about six months, the second after four days, the third after a couple of months. I have given up and bought an iPod Nano - while I'm very sorry to lose the FM capability, I'm hoping for more reliability from the iPod. I'll give the Sansa replacement to my husband and wish him better luck than I had... (as for the player itself, aside from the shorting out, I was very happy with its performance).
My wife and I make a lot of applesauce, berry jams, etc. So I was very excited when I ordered this unit.It 'looked' good, however i was disappointed when I unpacked the unit. The strainer was bent at the outlet. I did not think it would affect the performance, however I soon found out that was a mistake.On my first run, warmed cooked apples, I loaded up the hopper 1/4 of the way full, and started cranking. Everything seemed OK, however nothing was coming out of the hopper. Then it got harder and harder to turn. Then the whole strainer popped off the unit. What a mess.I'm going to save my money and buy an all metal fruit strainer.
What?? Micro$oft got something right?? In this case, yes. The IntelliMouse is simply the best mouse I've ever used. Provided you use the driver shipped with it and not the Windows default drivers, you can customize all 5 buttons on the mouse. I have mine configured so that the wheel button does a double-click, and the right-side button does show/hide desktop since I hide my taskbar in Windows. The other 3 buttons I use the defaults.Ergonomically, it fits my hand perfectly and is comfortable to use. I bought my first IntelliMouse 5 years ago for my laptop and had to put it into service on my desktop when that Dell mouse scroll wheel broke after a year. It made such a difference on my desktop that I bought 2 brand new IntelliMice... one to replace the broken Dell mouse and one for work.UPDATE: I have had to lower my rating of this mouse from five stars to just two because after about a year the mouse became impossible to use. The scroll wheel jumps back and forth without my hand anywhere near the mouse. It started doing this less than a year after buying it but it was infrequent at first. As time went on it got worse and worse, and now every time I go to click on something the screen jumps - A LOT - and I wind up clicking on something farther up or down the page than I wanted to. I had to turn off one-click buying because of this, I accidentally bought something I was just browsing for.I didn't have any of these problems with my first IntelliMouse but the two I bought in 2010 have become completely unusable. For now I'm using a cheap 2-button mouse until I can find a new 5-button mouse with the features that I liked about the IntelliMouse without the headaches.
Before you buy this, notice that although it's deceptively called &quot;36 capacity cassette tape case&quot; it actually only holds 30 boxed tapes! It will hold 36 cassette singles, which (obviously) you don't own, or 36 tapes removed from their boxes, which you also aren't going to do, because if you did, you'd have no way of knowing which tape was which without pulling them all out! So go ahead and buy this carrying case if you want, it's a perfectly fine case, but it ain't gonna hold 36 tapes!
Bought two of these HDMI cables and took one to the cabin to hook up dvd player to tv. The cable didn't work. Don't know if the other one works. I will check when I get home. So far looks like you get what you pay for.
I had high hopes for this digital LCD TV but ultimately was very disappointed.First, the main things--picture and sound. The tuner pulled in most of of the OTA (over the air) digital signals in my area, but the picture looked washed out and no amount of playing with brightness, contrast and sharpness would help. It just had a kind of drab look to it. The sound initially sounded 'scratchy' at certain volume levels (with a small amount of static, almost like a cracked speaker cone) and then ... the dreaded chirp! After a few minutes of the TV being on, the subtle (but definitely there and plenty annoying) chirping sound appeared.The case overall was OK, a little plasticky, but OK. The tilt stand did not tilt very much (about 10 degrees), making it hard to find a good viewing angle. The base or tilt stand also had no weight to it, so it was hard to get the TV to sit straight, particularly with a cable attached. There also did not seem to be a way for the user to change from Normal to Widescreen view, it showed you whatever size it thought was best, resulting in flattened faces sometimes and too small of a picture at other times.The chirping sound was a real dealbreaker and I returned it, although the picture quality was also unsatisfactory and I likely would have it returned it for that also, even with better sound. The TV is made for Audiovox by Venturer Electronics, who also makes some other TVs, cable boxes, etc., and a quality look and feel do not appear to be top priorities.I would look elsewhere, and recommend you check out the Haier HLT71 instead. Comparing the Haier HLT71 to the Audiovox PLV16081 side by side was no contest, particularly given that the Haier is cheaper in price and has a much better picture and better sound, and overall appears much more well built. I have been looking for a portable LCD TV for a while and while I was very disappointed with the Audiovox PLV16081, I am equally happy with the Haier HLT71. Not an endorsement or propaganda, just a consumer/end user expressing his opinion.
I was happy with the frame out of the box. It had acceptable picture quality for the price and I felt it was a good value. But product degraded over the first 100 days. Week 5 a single green line appeared on the right side of the screen, at day 60, 3 more appeared. An email and phone message call to Support recieved no reply (would only accept message no chance to talk to a human). Day 101 the entire right third of the frame died. I have call 3 more times and left 3 more message over the last month without response. My recommendation is to spend a little more money and purchase from an extablished name. I cannot recommend this product of manufacturer. One addtional note, the website I purchase it from said it had a 1 year warrenty. Inside the box was a note which stated the warrenty period had been reduced to 90 days. Not a good indication of quality. I should have realized a possible issue at the beginning.
Beware, the F-Pin connectors are very fragile. Even a small amount of tug applied to the connectors will pull it right off the cable. For the amount of money I spent on the Monster Video Cable, they should have been stronger. I picked a cheap length of cable at my local hardware store and the connectors were virtually indestructable. Monster Cable should manufacture a more robust product.
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
be honest, I loved the HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger and all it features (GSP, GSM, Mobile Windows, 2 SD Slots ... etc) but I was blown away after using for just 6 months that I have to pay AUD $606.00 to repair what HP claims that it was a "user error" and that the WATER DETECTOR seal was broken!!! It cost about 899+99 with 2 years warranty thinking that I was covering all aspects! EVEN if you refuse the quote you have to pay QUD $66.00!!My initial problem when I called the HP technical support was that the device started to SOFT BOOT itself many times. The support personnel tried to have me upgrade the ROM from the HP site. The upgrade failed and I had to send it to the service centre of HP. After 2 weeks I get a quote of $606.00 stating something about WATER DETECTOR was set off and the keyboard + main board damaged!!When I spoke to one of the personnel at HP, they stated the "You will be amazed how little water can set the seal off".Just be aware of how to handle this device...
I purchased this 30" widescreen tv in 2003, and I was pretty happy with the TV in the beginning because of the picture quality. However, in less than 1 year, it starts having problem. The module of the unit is failing. And now, it is two years, the problem is getting untolerable. I found out the cost to replace the module is $500 plus $150 for labor. It is just not acceptable. I don't know if I will ever buy another Phillips TV!
I bought it but it doesn't work. I returned it to Amazon and they processed my return very fast, so thanks to Amazon
Ordered this device last December, but since I am from outside the US, just got hold of it by February (Not the fault of seller). Anyway, played around with it, worked as expected, built was just right, but after 2 weeks, it suddenly stopped and would not work anymore. Nothing happened to it, it just stopped.Called up seller but seller said it was out of warranty, so I ended up with good looking paperweight.Would want to have given this a better mark if it lasted more than 2 weeks.
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 bought this more than two years ago and it stayed on my MacBook Core 2 Duo for all this time. I tried to peel it off today. The top leather-like layer of the pad came off separately, leaving the entire silicon-like adhesive in place. Clearly the adhesive had hardened over the period it stayed on my laptop. Removing this thick and sticky layer of dried up silicon adhesive was a tedious painful project that took me several hours.
I recently got a brand new Garmin i3 Road Pilot, which comes with this memory card in it. When I tried to load the street maps into my new GPS system, the memory card broke as I was doing it. I didn't even touch the thing! It is so small and tiny that it is extremely fragile. I hope that this does not happen while I am on the road, otherwise I am up crap creek. I would recommend that you buy a device that fits a more sturdy card than this if you have a choice! Now I am stuck buying a new card for my GPS...
I bought the sd300 to take with me touring by motorcycle. It is so small, I can just put it in a belt case and always have it. With the appropriate sd card I can take a huge number of pictures at a high quality setting. The pictures turn out great, BUT. Eight months after I bought it, the LCD screen suddenly went all crazed when turned on, tho there was no visible damage. I returned it for repair, no problem, no expense, had it back in two weeks. less than 3 months later, same thing. I know I did not drop or bump it, it went down in the 10 minutes between showing some pictures to one person, then to another, indoors. I called, was told it was stillunder warranty from the previous repair, and got a return label. Then I got an e-mail saying that I would have to pay $97 for repairs to the lcd screen caused by impact damage. I replied to the e-mail to protest, and was ignored. I finaly called, and was told that tho the warranty was still in force, this damage was not covered. Checking aroun the web, I found that this is a common problem, not damage. Unfortunately, I had already authorized the repair when I found this out, so I guess I am stuck. I have several canon products, will not buy any more.
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.
First of all I don't get all the parts in the first shipment. The printer never work and I found debre down in the printer. I have contact the seller by e-mail about 7 days and havn't gotten a response. I can't give this seller any stars because I bought a printer that don't work and not getting any response from the seller. I wouldn't but any thing from this seller and suggest other to do the same.
I bought this based on the technical specs. Big mistake. From the minute I installed it I've had problems w/ random reboots. I've spoken to Netgear tech support 5 times - finally, they just told me to send it back. As others have said - that is a lame excuse. Google this product and you'll see - the reboot problem is a very pervasive problem among many purchasers. Luckily Amazon has great cust. svc and return policy. But they are shouldering Netgear's problem.
Bought it, configured, the wlan wouldn't hold for more than 2 hours. Had to keep rebooting. Luckily I had kept the package so I just returned. Unfortunately this is the second similar linksys router that gives me problems. I don't have time to solve problems so I just return it - which already takes time.
I'd say you've got a 50-50 chance at repairing damaged discs with this item. I've only used it on audio CD's, and I've gotten results ranging from nothing (even after several uses) to restoring previously unplayable discs. It's paid for itself thanks to my excessive collection of damaged discs, but I wouldn't rely on it.
I accidentally came across this mic while browsing and thought, hey, I've got one like this! So just to tell you guys - don't waste your money on it, so funny that it simply doesn't pic up sound, any mic is better - your webcam's, your laptop's. And I thought Sony couldn't go wrong, lol. Cheers.
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 used this product for burning not more than 10 DVDs - none of them were consistent. Some did not work on most DVD players, others did work anywhere.After struggling with it for 6 months(I am a infrequent user as I burn my kid's video on this), this machine broke on me and hasnt worked since.I couldnt trace the company for followup and I had lost my CCity receipt to go back - overall useless blow up of my money (75 dollars when I bought it)Be careful on warranty if you are brave enough to buy this.
I paid 175.00 for these and when I first got them I thought they were MUCH better than the Bose. After 7 months of using at the gym, one of the ears became very staticky. I had to hold the wire in a certain position in order to make the sound come out of both the ears.I sent them back to Shure as they have a 2 year warranty. They were replaced. I have had these now for 13 months and they have done the same thing. The short seems to be in the wire itself, not by the ears.I would like to add that I only use these headphones about 45 minutes a day, 4 days a week for my work outs.I am very dissapointed in the quality and will not purchase again. Shame on Shure!
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.
I didn't get mine from Amazon, but from a brick and mortar Target. This is strictly a public service:Bought it around Thanksgiving, and before Christmas came, the DVD unit quit loading. I called Magnavox and after agreeing it was an obvious hardware failure they wanted to give me a shipping address where I could send it and get a replacement. Instead, I went back to the store and got them to give me a replacement unit.It's January 15 and guess what? Last night the DVD drive on the replacement failed just like the first one.For the record, I do not use the thing more than about three movies a week, so it's not like I'm demanding an industrial duty machine.I can not state it strongly enough: it is a piece of junk, I would never buy another and my former faith in the Magnavox brand is no more. An inexpensive machine isn't expensive when you have to return it twice for an exchange. The only reason this review has one star is Amazon does not offer a zero.
I bought this battery for my Nikon camera. I charged the battery fully overnight. When I went back to use it the next week all the charge was gone. I had to charge it again. It does work with the camera, but you have to keep it in the charger all the time. Not exactly a replacement for the original part.
I purchased the WR100 in February. Initially it worked. Within a couple of months it quit providing any weather warnings and about three weeks ago it quit receiving any signal. I have another weather radio that receives the local signal with no problem and it is at least 15 years old. So, I trashed the WR100. It is not worth the cost and effort to send it back to the manufacturer.
Purchased this in hopes of not having to spend the hundreds for a better quality filter. Well end the end I ended up returning it. It was an OK filter, but I could see a strong polorization spot in a lot of the photos. This only happened with the wide angle zoom lens wide open. While that was kind of a pain, the most annoying part of this filter was definitely the cap. The cap does not stay on at all and I am still not sure why they even bothered including it in the package. Disappointed. If you can afford a better filter I would suggest looking at other models.
I run a computer classroom, and I have kids brining in iPods all the time. They work seamlessly with our computers for music and for use as external drives.I have had one kid bring in a Zune. Their mom got it for them because it was cheaper than the iPod and you could share songs for free, she said excitedly. Of course, she didn't know about the three day or three play limit on your... um... squirting of songs from Zune to Zune. That was a disappointment for her.Well, I played with the Zune. It is heavier than an iPod, bulkier, and just not as classy. The fake click wheel looking button navigation system felt very cheap. It was like one of those little 99 buck MP3 players I have had kids bring in... Not something that should be on a device over 200 bucks.We also couldn't get the thing to work right as an external drive. She had to move some files, and ended up using her neighbors iPod.I was not a fan of the Zune. And the Marketplace where you buy music for it just didn't function as well as iTunes. Heck, old versions of iMesh and EDonkey were more elegant.We use iTunes and iPods a lot in my lab for all sorts of musical needs.. The Zune has no place in there... or in my pocket.
First the good points: the packaging and mechanical designare really cute. Plus there is a switch so you can chooseone of four frequencies in the ~87-89 Mhz band. And it'sself contained because it runs on 2 AAA batteries.[Caveat: the batteries are installed *in*the*same*direction*,unlike most other appliances where they go head to tail.]Now the downside: disappointing audio quality. It had weaksignal strength and distortion galore. Sound quality wasnot even FM quality!!I used mine for two days, and now it gathers dust. I wentback to a cassette adapter.
We had a PE120 where I work for a couple of years. As the reviews by DUTCH and hermionegrangerfan are spot on, I won't repeat what they had to say. I would say our machine would be a medium-use primarily-fax machine with perhaps a dozen faxes per day. Although once per quarter I'll pound it with 100+ individual faxes. And this is where I've wanted to go all Office Space on the beast.You see, in order to input a fax number, it wants to warm up. This takes about 5 seconds, and those of the office staff who aren't used to this will usually end up with a partial number if they aren't paying attention. (It also wants to warm up to print, even though it claims to have done so a mere minute before.) To input another fax number, you have to wait for the machine to display its progress on the LCD display, which is annoying. If you're entering a number when it decides to print, it interrupts you to announce its intentions, although the keystroke beeps continue.And the beast is quite noisy: the cooling fans stay on for quite a while after printing, which is preceded by a sound akin to a small jet warming up.We now have a Brother MFC-8860DN and love it.
Good News: CheapBad News: Cheaply made. Broke after the first week. Would not recommend at any price. A waste of money.
Sony has a good name except when it comes to laptop batteries. My battery hold a charge for about 20 minutes and thats all. I have refreshed it and still nothing. The customer service that I have received is awful. Maybe I can trade this laptop in for a Dell.
I purchased this for an elderly relative with movement limited to one hand/arm. I made her a binder full of page protectors holding pictures and cards from loved ones. I chose this item because I could adjust it down for her bible and up for her binder. The good thing is that it is easy to turn the pages. The problem lies in the adjustable angle in the back. It does not snap or lock into place. My relative has a shaky arm and often must make several attempts to reach the page to turn it. Unfortunately, she winds up knocking it over more often that turning the page.
This is a great idea with poor execution. While the arm band idea is great, it constantly moves around and irritates your arm. Further, it gets lousy reception-so the music is always static. Finally, the location of the volume and tuning buttons on the edge of the unit means it constantly bumps things and changes your station or turns the volume up/down...very frustrating.
The case was too big for my Canon Powershot SD1000 camera. Inside has too much space for the camera. I do not feel safe with the camera having so much space inside for it to move around. Inside does not have much cushioning.
Sony claims that the player plays MP3's. IT DOES NOT PLAY MP3', it plays atracs!! a previous review claimed that it did play MP3's,but it didn't play mine. The player would read session 2 and then shut down. Look at the other reviews and you will see the same thing. I took the same Mp3 that the sony player would not play and I put it in some cheap no name $30.00 player. Guess what? It played! It you buy this be prepared to convert all of your songs into atrac format with the software. The software is lame too. When writing CDR's to atrac format there were several errors in the process. It would get down to a certain trac and then it would give me an error message. Well, so much for putting those songs with error messages on an atrac. Another Fatal Flaw of the Atrac, It won't play on any other MP3 players!! One you have an Atrac you better have a Sony player handy. Great way to try to monopolize the market! If you chose not to buy a sony for your next player, guess what?. All the Atracs you burned and worthless,garbage,junk!! Maybe your thinking Well I could put it in my computer and download the files on the Atrac. Nope! The computer doesn't recognize it. Why? It is not an Mp3;It is Sony's own special format that is recognized by no one else. Some upsides are the radio and the ability to listen to TV on it. This review is a warning to anyone who considers buying this!
This product was faulty from the box. When plugged in it had to be kept completely motionless. If bumped or moved it lost connection. I should have returned it to Amazon as damaged. It's sitting in a closet now gathering dust. Shame on Belkin's quality control department and me!
If you are lucky these days the DJ will tell you a little about the song you just heard on the radio. If you are REAL lucky you will remember what he said by the time you pull into the driveway. If you are even luckier, you will remember it the next time you are at the record store.What a great idea for those of us whose just arent that lucky.When I first got this thing I thought it was great AND I thought if anyone could pull it off it would be Sony. Well.... as with many other companies in this economy - rather than be creative and try a different approach, they quit. I just recently received an email from eMarker (Sony) claiming that they will be &quot;...permanently closing down the eMarker.com service&quot; even though they claim that it generated a &quot;...good deal of excitement&quot;. It used to be that companies tried a little harder at making something a success - willing to operate it at a loss for awhile until enough momentum builds to fuel success. I think Sony gave it a whopping 9 months or so to catch on... wow. My guess is that not many people purchased CDs from their eMarker website. But they never did try anything else to make it profitable - they just decided that the current business model for this thing didn't work so they quit.Until a month ago their site was HEAVY with Flash media. I have a cable modem and it was somewhat slow for me - I cant imagine what this would have been for 56k users! But they changed this - made it simpler/faster. And then they gave that a mere month. Nice execution guys... thanks for the disapointment!I really hope someone else picks up this idea, I am sure that with a little creativity it could be profitable.Anyway - dont buy it. You will only be getting back in line for the rebate.
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!
Bought specifically as an emergency radio and IT FAILS. Not even a good portable radio.As stated before even w/ batteries installed, if you have it plugged into ac power and the power goes out it turns OFF and loses all it settings. I guess you could leave it running on battery power but it uses the somewhat obscure "C" size batteries which are not nearly as prevelant as the A series or D series.The AM tuner is not very selective - I'm constantly adjusting the frequency up/down 10Khz to get better reception. My old, huge analog Panasonic in the garage doesn't have this problem.The buttons are labeled poorly and therby difficult to read. Forget trying to use them in the dark (ie: an emergency).This product has obviously been discontinued for awhile but I just had to re-input all my stations ONCE AGAIN and had to complain to someone. I've gone to AudioVox/Jensen website to try to complain but their websites are equally confusing so I don't know where this fits.I suspect AudioVox/Jense make some good products but I'm not going to try to find out and I suggest you don't bother either - there are a lot of other options that offer better products and certainly better support.
I was so excited about this thing when it came in the mail. Then I noticed the first thing to drop it down a star, the battery is internal and not replacable. Then I took the think to Iraq with me. This was an expirience all in itself, but then the battery shorted and fried the HD. So there went $200 down the drain, but it was nice while it lasted.
I bought two packs of 4's of these Sanyo 2700mAh rechargables and a LaGrosse charger through Amazon. I also bought 4 Duracell 2450 mAh rechargables from a local pharmacy. I used the batteries in my Canon point-and-shoot camera. The Sanyos lose their charge quickly; I would go through several pairs a day on normal camera usage. In contrast, the Duracell's can last a few days on a pair. I'm buying more of Duracells.
i don't think this product values this price. I buy it for internet calling, but i don't think there are any change after i use it.
I have had great luck with a Samsung VCR and Samsung DVD-709 DVD Player in the past so I was loyal to my confidence in Samsung products by purchasing the Samsung DVD-M301 DVD Player. What I found out was that not all DVDs would play correctly in this machine. I had played 4 movies without any trouble and was impressed by the video display quality of this model. But when I tried to play Artisan Entertainment Studio release &quot;Bad Boys&quot; with actor Sean Penn it would not play the audio for this movie at all! This is not some high-tech movie either - it is a basic real-life film made in 1983 with no special effects like most of the newer movies have. It displayed the video portion just fine but there was absolutely no sound during the playing of this DVD. The movie had played fine on my older Samsung DVD-709 model so I know it was not a problem with the DVD itself.I wanted to know if it was a defective player or a product design flaw in the M301 Player so I took it to a local store who had the same model Samsung DVD-M301 Player that I could try the &quot;Bad Boys&quot; DVD with. Well it was the same result with the store's player also - NO AUDIO! That made my mind up for me to return the Samsung DVD-M301 and I purchased a Panasonic DVD-RV31 player instead. The Panasonic plays the movie just fine - audio and all. I did not feel comfortable keeping the Samsung not knowing how many other DVDs I would buy or rent that would have similar trouble.I am writing an email to Samsung about this player and my experience and hopefully soon they will address the problem and correct it on future models. Until then BEWARE!
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.
I have to agree with the &quot;lousy&quot; review. It seems to be a decent setup,but if you need a light more intense than any naturally available, what is the point? HP needs to get this fixed so it is much more sensitive to light and can operate with a faster &quot;shutter&quot; speed to prevent blur and also produce something other than an extremely dark picture. I wasn't looking for something that great with a 1.3 MP camera, but this was a total loss. Can you say Return Merchandise Authorization?
I read the reviews and thought I'd give it a chance. Don't bother it stinks, does nothing to help my laptop. In fact my laptop keeps shutting down from the heat. 2 Trivets under it work better. What a waste of $[...] bucks--guess I should have kept the box. Don't buy this ,you'll regret it.
I purchased my camera refurbished and already I cannot get a picture from any live source. I only get playback from tapes already recorded. I am not happy at all with this product or purchase.
Ive tried Podmaxx on a XP Pro desktop and a Visa Laptop. Does not work on either.Customer services asks the usual questions about operating system etc. but then disappears.Dont waste your money on this program.
I own this printer and loved it for the first eight months. It worked perfectly and then I got it - the evil Error 41 of death. (Printhead failure) After holding for thirty minutes, I did get hold of customer service who took my credit card # and Fedexed me another - they take your CC # so that if you do not return the broken printer within 3 days, they'll charge you the full price. In my case, Fedex failed to show up twice for a pick-up so it was late. Thankfully, Brother took off the charge after Fedex admitted they'd skipped me two days running.The send you a refurbished printer and then give you the remainder of your year warranty, which for me was 4 months. It's exactly eight months later and my printer broke down again with the Error 41. Both times, I hadn't even used up the original ink supply. While Brother likes to say the Error message only comes up when ink not manufactured by Brother is used that's not the case. I was told that to fix my printer I'd have to buy a new printhead ($50 to $100 depending on where you look) and then have it installed - It was much cheaper to buy a new printer. The other thing they said is that excessive use can wear out a printhead faster. I used my printer maybe once a week tops so that's not the case either! I'm avoiding Brother like the plague! I'm with HP now, and my friend has had good luck with hers for the past three years, so I'm hoping the same is true for me!
I purchased this product because of the strong customer reviews and compact size. I did not realize that the easy install software is NOT compatible with Windows Vista so you are supposed to manually install rhe hardware and software. After having to flip through practically the entire user manual, you get to page 78, where it walks you through the manual installation instructions that are still not geared towards Vista. I ran the entire installation process and my computer still couldn't read the wireless router. This router is a completed waste of time and energy if you have Windows Vista. Do not BUY!
bought with the sole intention that it would charge my ipod while i listened to it in my car. low and behold that is the one thing it does not do. Only buy if you will not feel inconvenienced by having to take your ipod out of your car on a regular basis to charge it.
I bought these specifically for the volume control (since it's difficult to adjust on the kindle fire). The volume control doesn't work at all... Not worth the shipping to send back though.
I bought these when the earphones that came with my iPod died prematurely. The sound is fine, but the two-piece cord renders these a poor choice for active users because the earbud cord is too short to be used alone and too long if combined with the extension. Combined, they make a heavier length of wire than the earbuds will support if the user is active. I'm 5'9" and the short cord won't reach from my hip (where the iPod is usually clipped) to my ears without the buds getting pulled out. With the extension, the length of the combined cords and the coupler makes the whole assembly heavy and earbuds pull out easily.Actually, if you're on the short side (say, &lt; 5'4") or are taller but with a freakishly short torso, then the short cord would probably work just fine.Admittedly, the extension piece does make it possible to put one's audio device a good distance away when not moving around too much, which is useful in situations where doing so makes for easier placement/storage.Otherwise, if you're looking for earbuds and intend to be active while using them, these are a poor choice.
The HP 23 printer cartridge is defective. The only color it prints is purple, and I wish I had purchased the replacement directly from HP. Haven't had any difficulty with their cartridges. Less expensive isn't always a good thing.
I came across these reviews when searching for others who might've had the same problem I encountered. Purchased back in May 2005. Worked great for a few trips, even went overseas with it, then put it away for a few months. Going on another trip, took the player out, and when I insert a disc, it just spins and spins and spins, displaying "Loading disc" on the display. It never gets past this step.I would definitely recommend anyone looking at this product to stay away.
Intolerable sound. The noise is a single frequency, I don't know why they couldn't have built a filter in to eliminate it
It isn't just its well-documented install problems. The Zune just looks and feels cheap. The fake-out click wheel interface adds to the aura of chintziness. The Zune software is an unneccessary second step--why not use WMP?--and the Microsoft Points are silly. The lack of podcast support is unforgivable, the inability to use it as an external hard drive is insulting, and the wi-fi is useless.The screen is marginally larger, and even though it is the exact same resolution with the same number of pixels, it does look slightly more attractive than Apple's iPod does. However, that is more than undone by the sheer unsexiness of the Zune casing, and the inelegance of the clunky interface.Now, it's not a terrible product. It's a slightly ahead of the Creative Zen, for example. But it's still well behind the SanDisk Sansa, and even farther still behind Apple's iPod and iPod Nano.All in all, I would stay away from the Zune.
After a lot of reading, and especially because of the premium price for this recorder, I slowly committed to purchasing it. Now I can confirm another reviewer's comment about the poorly written manual and can add that Panasonic support is equally poor. It took the company 5 days to acknowledge my email requesting help with connecting the unit to a satellite receiver and answering basic questions about set-up. After 5 days of waiting all I have is an acknowledgment of my email but no answers to my simple questions. I've had this expensive recorder for 2 weeks now and can't even watch a DVD video on it. If you plan to connect this equipment to a satellite receiver, you might want to reconsider.
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.
I have a mac and bought this item to have 4GB of space for various uses. Instead I get some unnecessary U3 System disc popping up on my desktop, which can't be removed. The package says it's Mac OS X compatible, but after buying it (based on the packaging), I see on the website that it's listed as NOT compatible with Mac.This product should have been an easy slam dunk for Sandisk. Instead they screwed up royally.
I use the remote control unit with my Nikon D90. The farthest I've been able to get my remote to trip the D90 shutter is only 7 feet. I have changed out the battery in the remote and I still get the same distance. I still can not get my remote to to trip the shutter while the camera is in "Bulb" setting.
The seller said I would be receiving a refurbished Zune, you know, one that WORKS. I get it. It's fine. It turns on, it's empty, everything seems in order. I download the Zune software from the internet because the device did not come with such, and then the Zune starts rebooting. It will not get out of reboot mode. I researched this issue on the internet and apparently they sent me a Zune with a corrupted hard drive that will not work in the updated mode. I only used it for one day. One day.Don't buy anything from this seller. I just wasted about 100 bucks.
apple really suckers people in with these products. you can not just add mp3 files you have to use thier i-tunes software or the player does not recognize them as music files, So after spending 6 hours downloading thier software on my slow internet connection because it was not included with the player I finally got some mp3s on it. I feel that for $250 you should get a user adjustable eq, but no. the presets kinda suck and the sound quality is tolerable at best. any video the software converts for use on the ipod are lacking audio, the video plays but there is no sound. the only good thing I can say about this player is it has a lot of storage space. I guess I should have went with the creative x-fi.(update) Well I found a free program called format factory that easily converts most all video files to work on the ipod. When used with dvd decrypter you can easily turn your dvds into ipod video. using these programs the sound works. and the video quality is quite good on the ipod. I'm still dissapointed with the audio quality though, I tried better headphones with some improvement but still sub par results. I used to have a creative labs zen touch and the sound quality of it was much better. but others may find it acceptable. To me storage space and sound quality are the most important things to me. I do not use the album cover artwork function. the biggest thing apple needs to do is make it so you can just add files to the player and play them without using the totally worthless itunes software.
Don't bother with this junk. I tried this on both a Win 7 Pro 64 bit and Vista Home Premium 32 bit machine. Neither would install the drivers, so this device never showed up under My Computer. Therefore, it's worthless as you can't access anything on your hard drive. There is no manufacturer listed on the package, and since no name is given the drive under device manager, you can't even go search for a driver anywhere. I even tried to manually install it as a generic USB mass storage device and that also failed. Oh well, it's only $5 wasted. Don't waste your $5 and buy this garbage. I'd give it zero stars if that were an option.
What was suppose to be a quick smudge removal job turned into a 45 minute nightmare of polishing out streaks! No I did not "smudge the smudge". It was a small smudge and I figured I would clean the entire screen...Good thing I only cleaned a horizontal section about six inches tall. Who knows, maybe new screens come covered in a clear film of grease or something and this disturbed it. Either way, not worth the price...Not even close. I seriously doubt people are getting streak-free results...and if they are then I guess I got a bunk batch. And for the cost? That is very unacceptable. But then again, it is Mon$ter after all.-
Got mine for free. Worth every penny. Wrong manual was enclosed. The "right" manual was available on the "support" section of Tasco.com, but not very helpful. The mounting for the spotter scope is in the wrong position on the lens barrel, so that the mount can't slide back and forth. The radial adjustment tightening knob is tiny, hard to use. Good for looking at the moon, or the sun (just kidding!) or maybe nearby mountaintops (not that I live near any). If you want to look at distant galaxies or the rings of Saturn, you're better off looking at the pretty pictures of those celestial bodies on the box.
I purchased this radio so i have something for ch 19 on the way home from a trip out of state. The radios transmit audio was low....VERY LOW, so i purchased an amplified mic from a truck stop. Still way too low, so i went on the internet and looked up mods for this radio and ended up peaking out the audio and cutting the limiter. It didnt do a darn thing!!! The audio sounds like 30% modulation, and the receive picks up alot of static and splatter.Ive been a CBer since the 1970's and a Ham Radio operator since the 1980s, and ive been an Extra Class Ham for over 20 years. Ive owned many radios, and this radio is seriously low on the audio section.There are many more radios that are much better. I realize its only a $30 radio, but the audio has to be at least acceptable, and its not.I dont need blasting audio, but even with an amplified mic and the limiter cut, it still isnt as loud as some of my other Cobra and Galaxy radios with a stock mic.
This was not the product advertised, it was not canon ink, it was something else that I would not even put in my machine. I am veryy dissapointed in Amazon alowing this to be sold under their name
If you are buying one of this and expecting a regular 1500 AV UPS,you will be disappointed. The problem with this model is thatit didn't state it's only around 450 Watt.Yes, the battery did work, but cannot put much load on it.I put a HDTV and a receiver and PS3 on it and when I turn on all three,half of the time it will get over load and start beeping and end up turning off my TV. I want this to protect my electronic, not electric shock my appliance.I end up replacing it will a regular APC 1500 AV UPS that has a 900+ Wattpower ....now , no more beeping when all 3 things are turned on andthe LCD display only show 1/3 load.I have even try a triplelite 1000AV UPS with LCD screen and it's still better than this model and can handle 700+watt...So please avoid this model and go buy something else...even other modeltriplelite has is better.the low wattage is making this a really bad choice... especially at full load the backup time will be quite short.A APC battery is only 20$ more and has a LCD screen to show you the load.
I haven't been able to get it to work with the Clie TJ27, although the box clearly indicates that it works with the T series. The installation software loads just fine, and the keyboard icon appears on the launcher, as stated in the instruction booklet. I can even change the keyboard settings (there aren't many - On/Off - Fast/Slow). But that's it. As far as the keyboard goes.... I pressed the keys until my fingerprints began to wear off, and still nothing!On the plus side, the photo in the ad isn't a very good representation of this item. It looks much better in person; it's actually a cute piece of equipment. Fits in a shirt pocket, and it comes with a folding stand that holds the PDA in much the same way that a cradle might. Unfortunately, since it doesn't seem to work for me, there isn't much to offer here in terms of recommendations.
I purchased the Rio Cali and enjoyed using it except for the fact that you can't organize your music. All of the songs are just dumped into the unit without folders. Everything was fine until it fell off my stair climber (about 4 1/2 feet) onto the 1 inch rubber mat below. When I picked up the unit, the power button was stuck in the depressed position. The unit still worked until I pushed the button again and the unit turned off. Now it is dead. I found this to be strange since the Cali is described as having a protective rubber shell. I have never dropped this unit before because I normally keep it in the arm strap. I just got off the phone with Rio Customer Service and they told me that I can have it fixed for $49.00. I can buy a new one for $49.88 at J&R. The new Forge is the same design and will probably break if you drop it. My suggestion is to stay away from Rio mp3 players. They are very fragile and once a problem arises, they are dead. This was my 3rd and last Rio mp3 player. The first two died from firmware malfunctions. I keep buying them because they are cheap, however, in the long run I am spending more money than I would for an iPod with a 1 year warranty.
Another reviewer mentioned removing pins and not being able to easily switch between running and biking. I bought a piece of foam pipe insulation from a hardware store for $2. I cut off a little piece and wrapped it around my handlebar (no tape). Then I wrap the forerunner wriststrap around the pipe insulator and velcro is closed. Now my garmin is on my handlebars in plain view. When I run, I take it off the pipe insulator and where it around my wrist.Seems a lot simpler than this &quot;bike mount bracket&quot;
I tested these headphones on the computer. I put heavy bass music on the headphones. The bass and headphones themselves sounded good but the bass didn't pick up the low notes as they should. The headphones should pick up 20hz low but they only picked up 60hz. In a week the ear cup broke, I returned them and got another pair. The second pair sounded worst than the first, it sounded distorted. In about a month the bass sounded very weak and more distorted. I returned them and got a third pair. The bass quality sounded very good and picked up the low notes as they should. In another week, the Bass Booster didn't work at all probably because there was a bad connection. I brought the third pair back again and thought forget Skullcrushers. I got Sentry subwoofer headphones online for $25 dollars and they sound excellent. I've had them for 3 1/2 months and they work great! Written by Matt D.C.
Me and this MP3 player never seemed to hit it off. It skips everywhere--even in the car--so the music I'm listening to gets interupted left and right. The battery life is horrific, the sound quality is ok, but man, what's the point if you can't walk around with your portable player if it skips? I wouldn't recommend this if you like to actually move around.
Although the product will work it is not what I thought I was getting. I believe it is a copy of the original. Then end is stright and not at an angle as shown in the picture. I was disappointed with my purchase.
Many of the accessories either didn't work with the LG 225, didn't work well, or broke shortly after we started to use them. I would not buy this accessory kit again.
Right out of the box, it worked great. Set-up was easier than my last DVD. Then, we tried to play a second DVD. No Go, Govideo. The we tried to get help. Since we bought via Amazon, we can't return there. Govideo says "don't return, call us!" Well, the well meaning woman from Asia who answered the call had no answers. Take it to Radio Shack and they can fix it! Right, she's from Asia, isn't she! Now I have to take the unit to a large retail electronics store and throw myself on their mercy. Good luck! Just goes to show, don't buy on-line and don't buy from a brand you've never heard from. Two days and 1 1/2 hours on the phone, and I have to ask a firm who didn't sell me the unit to please fix it. And, they'll say "why didn't you buy it here?" Good question. Amazon and more specifiaclly,"Sonicblue, AKA Govideo" don't have my endorsement. Buy a name brand from a store you can trust. Buy Sony or someone you've heard of. Sonicblue? ...
Don't waste your money on this CD player. The volume is pre-set way too low. The music is very faint and if there is any ambient noise, such as in an airplane, train, or bus, you can hardly hear anything at all. A portable CD player that you cannot hear when you are on the go is completely useless. Some CD players are so loud that other people can hear the sound at the other end of the bus or train car despite the headphones, but even you won't be able to hear music on this model.
Unlike many, I don't have any problems with the software (I use a PC - not MAC and Windows XP - not Vista). My problem is that I was told 1 GB could hold over 1,000 pics and after about 300 pics my SanDisk was full. Buy atleast a 2GB (or even 4 GB) if you want to save lots of photos!
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
It works like a typical USB drive when you remove the u3 software. I went to the sandisk site and downloaded a tool to remove the U3 software. Now the USB drive works great.
I guess it may not be fair for me to evaluate since I ended up returning this item. The reason is it was just too heavy. It's 10 pounds in weight WITHOUT anything in it. I bought it as a wheeled BACKPACK. I don't want to carry that much weight ... can you imagine how heavy it would be after packing?
The head will not lock sufficiently to keep the camera from flopping over even for a light weight compact camera. I returned it.
I own another Sansa player (older model - 4GB version). It's worked perfectly for over a year.This one cannot be recognized on my home computer running Windows XP. I've gone through multiple workarounds and nothing has worked. It is recognized fine on my office PC. So, I was able to load music there, but it is a pain as the home computer is where my music is.I emailed "support" via their website. Two weeks - no reply. Emailed back -- calling attention to zero replies. Four days -- no reply.
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.
I bought one of these just 3.5 months ago and it is completely dried out and unusable. I think I have actually printed 3 pages total with this cartridge. IT'S A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! Time to chuck this obsolete technology and rely completely on my Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner plus e-fax service.
This is not a Null Modem. The package and text on the DB9 says it is a null modem, but I have tested it and it is a straight thru connector.
After reading the great reviews on this product, I registered for it for my baby shower. Unfortunatly the box was destroyed or I would have returned it long ago. It works about 2% of the time. The static is overwhelming, usually three lights are lit by the static alone. Every now and then it works okay, so I give it another chance. I just got out of the shower to here my 4 month old screaming her head off and the monitor didn't pick up a peep. I've tried all of the suggestions to remedy the problem, but this monitor just doesn't work. I have an older safety first monitor that works on the same frequency and have had fewer problems with reception, but it still has static.
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.
If you're an existing Comcast customer, you're stupid to pay for this. Comcast does not charge for remotes. Get one from a technician or a Comcast store.
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 :(((
Amazon is now shipping WUSB11 v4, not currently compatible with TIVO series 2! Huge bummer. There is no way to order a v2.6 or v2.8 and know for sure what you are getting. This is nothing against this product -- just another problem with Tivo and their support. They may eventually support this unit, but for now the Tivo doesn't recognize the adapter.
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.
There are 3 fatal flows with this product: (1) announcing too late and (2) giving confusing directions at complicated lane guidence situation and (3) taking too long to find satellite initially. I have been testing this product for a month in San Francisco and the Bay area.(1) announcing too lateWhen your car is about to pass the intersection at which it is supposed to make a turn, then and only then it announces you to prepare for a turn. I missed so many turns because of the late announcements. It is also incredbly dangerous as you are tempted to attempt last-moment lane changes in order to make the turn. Also the distance to the turn is not that accurate -- when you are almost already at the intersection it shows you are 200 meters away (I changed the measurement setup to meters). SUGGESTION: Certain navigations have a bar-graph showing countdowns to the intersection, and perhaps that's what this navigation must have as well. Also certain navigations ask you to prepare well ahead. Make a customizable setting how long before to make the pre-announcement.(2) giving confusing directions at complicated lane guidence situationTime and time again, I missed the right exit on the highway. The map is absolutely no help. The multiple lanes look all overlapped!!! Red lines are cofusing as hell. Annoucement is in this fashion: "Keep to right and then keep to left." What is that supposed to mean and which lane are you supposed to be in? In a fast highway situation, this is incredibly dangerous. I almost got into accidents at many interchanges as I was trying to look both the road signs and my navigation and could not make any sense. SUGGESTION: the map needs major improvement on interchanges -- show us the way!!! Also get rid of "keep to right and then keep to left" style BS for a clearer direction.(3) taking too long to find satellite initiallyIf you park your car outside, that would be fine but if you park it in a garage, woe to you. It will take at least 20 blocks to find the satellite and you will be either parking your car on the roadside waiting for godot or meandering down the street without knowing where you are going for very very long time. This is not acceptable. I used other product (magellan) before, and it found the satellite so much quicker. SUGGESTION: technological improvement or better processor.[ADDED TO THIS AFTER I BOUGHT TOMTOM GO930 AND TESTING IT FOR A WEEK]After my much frustration with Garmin NUVI 370, I purchased a Tomtom GO930 from local Best Buy. (The price of TomTom 930 at Best Buy was the same as the price at Amazon at USD 450, although I had to pay the tax.)Wow, what a difference. That's all I can say. TomTom 930 is a bit more expensive than the street price of Garmin NUVI 370, but is so much better that the price difference is immaterial.(1) prepare... prepare...TomTom announces well before each turn and actually tells you on which side of the lane you should be in for the next turn. Incredibly friendly announcements. The arrow direction on the map display shows whether you should be making left or right turn as well. I never missed a single turn thanks to the ample announcements.(2) guiding complicated lane situation with easethe roads never appear overlapped like the NUVI 370. If there are five diverging roads, all are clearly shown, with the clear indication where you are and where you should go. Mind you, I haven't seen that many Advanced Lane Guidance screen yet as TomTom advertised (I hear that they don't have this on every intersection yet) but even without this, lane guidance is incredibly clear and easy (they show both on the map and on the status bar with muted arrows and one clear arrow). What a refreshing change from Garmin NUVI 370. The voice direction is a lot more clear and easier to understand as well -- it is as if somebody is actually speaking fine English to me. I never missed the right exit.(3) lightening fast in finding satellitesIt actually finds satellites when I am in my room with 4-5 bars. Need I say more?(4) extras... extras...TomTom has voice address input feature that is very useful. There are many situations that you hate to put in long characters (In California there are so many cities starting with San...). Simply pronounce it and the machine finds it for you, including the streets. I find this to be working well about 95% of the time. Also it gives you a few choices so that what you pronounced is almost always among the choices. SUGGESTION: This voice feature is not available for Place Name under Point of Interst (available only for the actual address).Point of Interest feature in TomTom is incredibly extensive. I tested many restaurants listed in Zagat survey and found out that almost all (even obscure ones under "Best Value") restaurants have been registered in TomTom by names and phone numbers. I did not find that to be the case with Garmin NUVI 370 (I actually had to type in the exact address under my favorites). This makes inputing job so much easier. I typed in "Marshalls" under Point of Interest in Sunnyvale, and TomTom returned 7 results, some of them are as far away as San Jose, Mipitas, etc. Again, not so with Garmin.Downloading updates and changes through computer seems painless and efficient as well. Works perfectly and took about 3 minutes to get the latest updates. Again, Garmin NUVI 370 does not have this feature. I don't know how actually useful the updates would be, but it is assuring that I am using the latest whatever.Time estimation in TomTom is so much more accurate than Garmin. I found Garmin to be always a bit on the optimistic side (ie I never actually arrived as Garmin estimated especially in a city traffic). I don't know if it is because of the IQ Routes feature of TomTom but the timing estimate seems to be right on and there is little need for any traffic subscription service.CONCLUSION: I will be updating this review to find any shortcoming of TomTom 930 (and I am sure there will be many) but so far it seems that TomTom is a very clear winner and fully justifies the extra USD 100. If you are looking for a navigation that includes both American and European maps, I guess your choices will be cleary limited: you would have to go for either the Garmin NUVI 370 or the TomTom GO 930, and my recommendation would be the latter -- not for the extra features but mainly for the basic abilities that I listed earlier in this review.ADDED Later: I have been using TomTom for some time now, and again the fundamental qualities are excellent. In addition to reliable guidance, I find the voice address input feature truly useful and accurate. I use it all the time.Another incredibly useful feature is the initial preview of the whole route (Garmin Nuvi 370 does not do this). When I used Garmin 370, I did not even know highway 280 existed since it almost always guided me through 101! However, with TomTom 930, at the outset I have the chance to view the entire route, pick and choose any alternative routes from it. This is just so convenient. 280 may be a tad bit longer route, but it has much less traffic than 101, with much better road conditions and scenic views, and just whole a lot better than 101 -- I can't believe Garmin simply never showed it to me!However, here are a few suggestions to make TomTom better: (1) "Clear Address" is not immediate. If you want to clear the previous address input, you have to touch the screen a few times. This is not convenient. There must be an instant way to clear address. (2) Occasionally (bur very rarely) it misses U-turns. (3) When you turn off the ignition, it does not automatically turn off (unlike Garmin). You must push the button on top. This is not very convenient.
One week after launch, the Zune is being outsold by all iPods, two Sandisk media players, and a Creative media player - OUCH.Falling all the way to # 82 on the electronics volume selling list... Read the reviews before purchasing - major software installation problems. Not compatible with Vista currently. You must buy fake Zune points to purchase music. The monthly subscription option does not include all music - you still must purchase the most popular songs separately. Microsoft launched the player before it was ready - no podcasting support, the list goes on...
I bought this computer 16 months ago. The first months I used it it worked pretty decent, although it was a little noisy. I didn't care much about that and in order to avoid this problem I used it in power saver mode, so the fan was less noisy. Right after the warranty expired (month 13) the pc started to overheat and shut down automatically. I called HP and they said they cannot do anything since the warranty expired. So basically I cannot do anything with this pc because it overheats just by turning it on. I have talked to other people about this and it seems these pcs are programmed to have problems like this after the warranty period. I am really dissapointed about this product and about this brand, which used to be good in the past. Now, I only can recommend people not to buy HP products.
I purchased the SC-28 about a month ago. I have been using Nikon products for over 40 years. When it arrived I figured on a quality Nikon product so the packaging and receipt went in the trash.That weekend I mounted it on a bracket with a SB-400, a very light flash.The screw base on the SC-28 was so brittle it broke under that light weight. Very brittle plastic, almost like really old Bakelite.Nikon's first service representative asked for my phone number, and when I gave them two of the three numbers that I use, they refused my request to speak with a supervisor by hanging up on me.Nikon refuses to fix it without my proof of purchase.Wasted the cost of the cable, the cost of sending it to Nikon, and the hour it took to speak with two so called service representatives.
...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.
Being a cheapskate has finally gotten me. I purchased this battery so I would not have to spend over $100 for the OEM Nikon Battery for my D2H. Big mistake. When the battery first arrived, it worked "OK". Did not even have as much capacity as my 9 year old original EN-EL4. But for the price I was willing to look the other way. (I see the battery is now almost 2X that I paid for it last May) Used it a few times and then the camera wasn't used for a few months. When I recently brought the camera out, they battery was dead. Tried charging it. Nope, nada, nothing. My 9 year old OEM Nikon battery was still chugging along. I ended up buying a OEM Nikon battery today. The old adage "You get what you pay for" is very true here.The lithium cells Nikon uses are apparently much better than what is in these replacement packs. At the current price of this battery, you'd be way better off in the long run getting the OEM version.
The idea of going wireless was too wonderful for me know. So I purchased the wireless router, adapters and pc cards for both my laptops and desktops. The pc card works great on the laptops. But as I installed the adapters and pc cards on the desktop, the end result was disastrous. It didn't work. After tried just about everything I could think of, I called the Tech support around midnight. I waited, waited, and waited. I waited, waited, and waited. Finally, after I don't know how long, I was able to talk to a Tech. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do rather than recommending me to buy a wireless pc card for the desktop. I guess this product is made to be a frustration. Anyway, I don't know what I did. It all a sudden worked for a little while. But now, it comes back to disappointment. I decided to send them back on our own expense after a final several tries.
I bought this remote from Best Buy for [...] on 2/2/09, which is apparently a rip-off after I saw it as cheap as [...] shipped from a no-name internet store, and just over [...] from good old Amazon. Now I am taking it back after a fruitless 2 hours of frustration. I purchased this item because my stereo's remote had broken after years of faithful service, and since I run my TV and Xbox sound output through the stereo, I was stuck walking up to adjust the volume and switch inputs. It was like the late 80's all over again, sans the acid-washed jeans. I figured this would be a good time to consolidate my various remotes and I had a [...] gift card left over from the holidays, so off to Best Buy I went.Out of my TV, mini stereo, Comcast set-top box, and Xbox 360, the ONLY item that worked correctly after setting the remote up was the Xbox 360. I thought the setup would be simple, since this product seems to be marketed at people who may not be technologically inclined. (The main selling feature is one-touch activities like "Watch TV" and "Play Xbox".) Indeed, you just install the software from a CD on your computer, then plug in the remote through an included mini-USB cable, and it walks you through with very straightforward menus, step-by-step.I was able to select my four controlled items as follows, down to the exact model codes: Sceptre X32BV-Naga (TV), Comcast DCH3200 (cable box), Philips Magnavox FW361C (stereo system), and of course the Xbox 360. It then walks you through the setup for "activities" such as "Watch TV", "Watch a DVD", "Listen to CD", "Play Xbox", etc. You tell the software if you want the TV or the stereo to control the volume, if you change TV channels on the TV or the cable box, if you play DVDs in your Xbox or in your stereo system, and so on. This is a great setup menu, and if you know how your system is hooked up, you should be able to go through everything in 10 minutes or less, no exaggeration.The trouble for me came when I was told to test the remote. The LCD screen on the remote asks you to pick an activity to test, so I picked "Watch TV". The TV turned on, but the Comcast box and the mini-stereo stayed off. (The IR ports were all unblocked.) The remote's screen gives a weak attempt at troubleshooting ("Is the TV on?"), but it COMPLETELY FAILED to turn on the mini-stereo. Not only that, but it turns out that it has no idea how to properly switch inputs on the TV, a task which is used in almost every activity. Out of the 10 or so inputs that my TV has, it couldn't match any of them, as if the model number I had entered was incorrect. It's not like I bought an off-brand TV from a back alley shop in Hong Kong, either; it's from Costco. I had the exact same problem with my stereo: none of the inputs would switch correctly, but at least the volume worked like it was supposed to. It wouldn't even turn the stereo on and off.The overall concept is great, and the setup menus are fantastic. Why can't they get the proper codes to match up to the model numbers? Overall, I am VERY disappointed in this remote. I just hope I don't have much trouble trying to return it to Best Buy.
They sen't me a SD card for a Digital Camera, instead of the one I needed for my cell phone. You'd think a place that sells this stuff on a regular basis would have noticed the big diffrence between the two items. The one is 3-4X bigger than the cell phone SD card. Waste of $$$, and a headache I'll never deal with again. FAIL!
After a few months of use the rubber ear pads came loose. They would often to pop off and I'd have to scramble to find them. Eventually I lost one. Radio Shack or Best Buy don't have replacement pads. Sony's parts department will replace one of the pads for $7.00 plus shipping and handling. So the pads themselves cost exactly half of the price of the headphone. Whoever designed these headphones wasn't thinking.
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.
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.The support issue is really bad. My recomendation is call them yourself before you buy the TV.Oh, and Good Luck!!!!
I purchased this item along with a pair of knockoff batteries. My original OEM battery lasted for years so I figured I would replace it with another OEM but the price of the knockoff made it easy to justify even if they proved to be substandard. Imagine my surprise when the cheap knockoff batteries were of better quality than the "OEM" battery this seller sent me. I first noticed the battery printing seemed of inferior quality but it didn't occur to me at the time that this battery may be a fraud until after 6 weeks of use when I observed that the battery consistently would not hold a charge. After thorough testing I came to the conclusion that this item was of inferior quality and not of Canon manufacture. I contacted the seller several times requesting a replacement and after 4 emails and 3 weeks, I finally received a single sentence reply from John Quagen from Mellodigital customer service: "We are sorry you are past the return policy". It was true, after reading the company fine print, they have a 14 day return policy and I was past the return date. Even it I was within the time limit, I didn't receive a reply from them for nearly 3 weeks after my initial inquiry.So, buyer beware! this company will sell you a cheap knock off at full OEM prices and will not stand by their customer or product once the check clears.
The warranty sounds like a good plan but I have not had the opportunity to use the service and can not make an accuracy evaluation at this time.
This would be a great device if it would keep working for over a couple hours. It drops the wireless or Internet or both connections multiple times daily. Upgrading to the latest (8 month old) firmware, if anything, worsened the problem.Search Google - This is a very common problem that Netgear doesn't seem to have addressed.I am surprised this product hasn't been discontinued.
My company paid for one of these units for me. I hadn't really used PDAs before but knew of some friends who used them and liked them.To make a long story short, I barely used this unit. I bought TomTom GPS software to install on this unit and took it w/ me to England on my honeymoon (live in USA). It worked pretty well until the last day when the unit stopped working. I popped the battery out and back in again and all software was gone. It had re-instated a clean install of the operating system. Even though the GPS was on a storage card, the GPS software was gone and my Pocket PC was wiped clean.About 6 months later, I re-installed everything for my wife's aunt and she used the unit when they visited Whales. They liked using it as well, but once again, on the last day, the same thing happened to them.I inquired with customer service and learned about what I felt was an amazing situation. You have to constantly keep the unit charged. If it ever loses battery power, you lose everything on the unit. I can't believe something that costs about $500 with the advances in technology today could be manufactured to lose all data unless you keep it constantly charged. My cell phone battery gets completely discharged, but I don't lose all the cell phone numbers that I have programmed into it of friends and family. I don't know if all PDAs have this ridiculous feature of no permanent storage, but I just find this feature unbelievable! What the hell is the point of this unit?! At least I can't erase a day planner in paper form and I don't have to worry about dropping and breaking it either.The last time I tried to use the unit, I went again through the long process of re-installing my GPS software. This time, however, the unit didn't seem to charge at all and didn't turn on at all. It basically seemed broken or perhaps the battery was fried. I called customer service and they could not offer any free customer service since it had been just over 1 year and the warranty was finished. I barely used the unit during the year and the unit cost over $500!!!!!!I am amazed that what I thought was a reputable company, like HP, could manufacture such shoddy crap and not stand behind their products even though this unit seems to be very obviously defective and poorly designed. From what others have been saying about it, I guess I'm not alone. HP owes me a refund and an apology. I won't be buying from HP again any time soon or perhaps ever.
Got the router, and when it chooses to it work fine. Unfortunately, even after upgrading the firmware from the shipped version 1 to the current 4.1.x, the product still doesn't want to work. So far as I can tell, they put so many bells and whistles on it that they didn't have time to make it all work together.It reboots continually, causing you to lose anything you were working on, phone calls to drop, etc.Spend your money on a product that works.
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!
Within a month of buying this drive, before I had to get it even half full, it spontaneously failed. It is no longer recognized as formatted and I have tried unsuccessfully to get my data back. It wasn't overworked either, as I hadn't even written any sector more than 3 times. Windows XP may have had something to do with it, but given what others have stated about failing, I believe this (and counterparts of other sizes) are junk. (January 16, 2004)After using Restorer2000 (great program by the way) to restore my hard drive, I have successfully used this drive without error for over two years. It appears my earlier pessimism was unjustified. (September 5, 2006)
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.
Installed on XP Professional SP2. Worked, but had to do some tweaking and disable the Netgear software to get the adapter to work. After installation of XP SP3, the adapter went completely buggy. Would show connection for 5 to 10 seconds and then disconnect. Uninstalled Netgear software and removed card. Reinstalled the latest software/driver downloaded from Netgear. I then reinstalled the adapter card. When Windows rebooted, it immediately found and installed the driver. I connected to the network and tested connection and it was fine -- 5 bars and able to ping the router and browse the web. Then I made the mistake of finishing the Netgear installation using the wizard that had popped up. Once the Netgear utility finished loading, it completed destroyed the adapter. The Netgear app would not connect to any wireless APs and when I closed the app and reopened, it completely disable the wireless adapter. Even if you disable the Netgear utility, MS Zero Wireless Configuration will not function. I even tried another USB wireless adapter and it would not function until I uninstalled the Netgear software. You have to completely remove the Netgear software. This would not be such a bad thing, but Netgear does not distribute drivers without the software. It's all one package and you cannot install the driver without installing their software.Save your money and buy one of the $10 adapters on Amazon. They work better and Netgear has virtually no support. When I bought a $170 DSL Modem/Router from Netgear 2 years ago I had to fill out a support request. They ended up passing my support request to some Kindergarden class to answer -- at least that is what I got out of it from the technical knowledge the tech rep displayed.
I was using this to connect an Apple Cinema Display (DVI) to a laptop with only a VGA output. It never worked. I even tried a different DVI LCD monitor and other laptops and PCs and couldn't get this to work. I could tell power was passing through, but no video.I ended up returning this item.
I bought this player based on the reviews found on Amazon. It worked well for about 3 years and then just stopped playing CDs. Nothing happened to the unit and has been in the same spot for 3 years. It just up and died.
Piece of junk. There are MUCH better units on the market. Stay away from this unit and 47th St. Camera. I wish I had. Have to load each photo individually, then it will not display all that have been loaded. I used all .jpg images, resized them to 800x600. Will not display more than about 125 images. TERRIBLE software and freezes up my computers, both XP and Vista, plus photo frame itself freezes. Wasted over 20 hours trying to get this junk to work correctly and I have been working with computers for 15 years. I can usually find a work around, but not with this product. Gave up on the internal memory (1 gig)and went to a memory card. Card worked fine in other devices. I reformatted it, still same poor results. Bought for an elderly relative. Buttons on remote too stiff for her to push and same with buttons on upper rear of unit. Poor menu system, when on the rare occasion it worked properly. Owners manual almost non existent. Do not bother trying to put photos in as a file. Will not work at all. Total pain. Unit is heavy, all glass front, shows finger prints easily. Bought from 47th Street Photo, big mistake. To return for refund have to pay 15% restocking, unspecified "handling", and shipping, plus you have to ship it back on your dime. Still waiting, 3 days and counting, on a return authorization number from 47th St. They have not responded. Not surprising considering their reputation which I found out after I ordered from them. Amazon should drop them.
I'm really ticked off about this cable! I bought it in November. And now on August 1st it stopped working today. I took the laptop downstairs to another HDMI cable and it worked fine. This Cable on 2 different tvs did not work all of the sudden. I connected a Blue-Ray today and the connection was going in and out. I thought it was my wireless connection until I realized the video out to the tv was not working on the laptop where an internet connection was not necessary. No warranty.It doesn't matter if it's a good deal if it doesn't even last a year! I have HDMI cables that have been connected from receivers, etc. to the tvs for over 5 years! I won't buy from here again!.
One of the legs broke off after using it for a few minutes. At least I have a cool-looking bipod. Cheap construction. Looks super cute though.
I bought the Belkin Easy Transfer cable to switch from an XP computer to a Vista computer. I loaded the software and connnected the two computers and followed the directions. Within about 10 minutes the system appeared to be "hung up." However, I had no way of knowing if any progress was being made. The light was still flashing on the Transfer Cable and I did not receive any error messages. I left the two machines hooked up for hours before I abandoned the process and tried to call Belkin, which was not available at the time I was calling. I ended up buying an external hard drive and transferring my files using the hard drive instead of the Belkin Easy Transfer Cable. The cable was a waste of money.
I'm returning mine because of two reasons:1. There is a very slight pause when playing movies. It's only about 1/2 to 1 second, but it's annoying.2. (this is why I'm returning it) after I used the 60x fast forward, then hit play, it played just faster than normal. It worked ok when I turned the unit off then on again. Problem is that I shouldn't have to do this.Yes, these are minor things, but these are the things I wish I would have known before I dropped 2 bills for it.
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!
I have tried it and the fist time I traveled in the car and hita bump it skipped.
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 tried ALL the FM frequencies and only two would work. But that only lasted 5-8 minutes then static would overtake that station, making this product useless. I have a 2004 Prius with a standard radio. I think next I'm going to try DICE Electronic product that hooks into the standard radio for a DIRECT (non-FM dependent) connection.
I am writing this review with 53% left on my battery life and having to purchase yet another freaking charger. This time I'll follow everyone else's advice and get a third party replacement charger, they are cheaper and people seem to have had more success with them. However, considering how much I paid for my G4, having to buy a new power cord every 4-5 months is just infuriating.The connector that plugs into the G4's power jack wears off very easily and finally it simply breaks off, so that until you get a replacement you have to survive on whatever battery you have left (I'm down to 51% now.)Buying a new one at the apple store is so incredibly expensive, I've paid $80 to $100 each time (depending on when and in which state I happened to be in when this happened.)Apple will, of course, not take any responsibility over it: "you broke it, you buy a new one", never mind that I JUST BOUGHT THE LAST ONE LESS THAN 5 MONTHS AGO, it's really not their problem. I can't even get them to give me a discount on a new cord!steer clear of this charger, and btw, I'm steering clear of apple for my next laptop.(49%!)
I purchased the APEX DVD player, and was very dissatisfied. We tried watching a dvd and the picture would start out normal in brightness, and then get very dark. It would get too dark to see the faces of the characters in the movie. We tried another dvd, and it did the same thing, bright then dark, all through each dvd. I took it back and exchanged the dvd player after trying on other tv sets in the house, and the new dvd player is doing the same. I would not recommend buying this brand dvd player.
I am not so happy with this scanner. It is my first scanner and I read the reviews before I purchased it. I understood that the scanner will not recognize any fancy fonts, thick cards, or unusual card designs but no one mentioned the fact that this scanner freezes after 3-4 cards. Once if freezes, you have to unplug it, and plug it again and redo.I am very disappointed and do not recommend it to anyone. I ended up scanning 400 cards, but it took me 9 hours to do (did not even include my hours modifying each card). I know I did spend that much time because I am a bookkeeper and I use a timer when I work on projects.My recommendation, shop around and go with a scanner that has better reviews even if it cost you a little more. If I had known then what I know now, I would have bought a different one. Good luck!
The size is right, but the price is far from right. I would suggestyou turn to Logitech for a better and cheaper solution unless youstress the integration of the system beyond functionality.
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.
Terribly disappointed that I was sent a used item. I NEED A DIRECTION MANUAL. First time I used Amazon. PLEASE HELP ME
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.
Nice system, sounds great, BUT...I have returned 3 of these for the same problem since Christmas 2005 (my son's gift) and this is Feb 2, 2006. Here's the deal - there is a clock on the front that shows the time (of course), well the problem is when you notice the time on the clock has stop, although it is still lit, that means the whole system is locked up. The stereo will not respond to the remote, nor will ANY of the buttons on the stereo work. It just dies, except for the clock staying lit. The only way to make the system work again is to unplug it and plug it back in. This scenerio can happen within a few days from first plugging it in or it may take a week or so and after it happens it WILL continue to happen. First system I thought well, just a glitch. Second system I thought well, it is a nice system for the $$$ let's try again. Okay, when the third system began the exact same thing I decided it was time to abandon the effort. RCA has another system with 200 watts and no cassette player for more $$$, but if you look closely it appears to be the same basic system only dressed up so I fear that system probably has the same basic internal "organs" as the 2650. I hope this will offer some guidance to prospective purchasers.
I got this unit to use with DirecTV in 2002. It performed very well. Occasionally, it crashed, and had to be unplugged for a few seconds to be reset. This happened only every few months, so it wasn't a big deal. Sometimes the box responded slowly to the remote, but it fixed itself after a few hours. The menu operation was close to perfect. I liked this practically trouble-free thing, until February 3, 2010.That morning, I was in the office and heard what sounded like an M80 firecracker in the living room. The dog ran into the hallway in a panic. I went to see what made the noise. Smoke was pouring out of the DRD435RH receiver. The room was filled with it and it smelled really weird. I unplugged the very hot box, unhooked the cables and tossed it outside. I suspected a voltage hit, but nothing else was damaged. VCR, DVD, digital converter box, DVR, TV sets, computers, everything was fine. The UPS didn't beep or show anything wrong. The receiver simply chose that moment to explosively die. I looked inside and it was black and melted in places. It may have started a fire if I didn't work at home. As it is, the failure was mildly inconvenient and DirecTV is sending a new box.So, this was a wonderful product for eight years until it literally blew up.
I don't think I ever bought this product, but Amazon says that I did, so I have a God-given right to review it. If I were to not buy a wireless desktop set, I think I would buy a more popular brand such as Microsoft, Logitech, or even Dell.Plus, this set only works up to three feet away, and you have to hook up some invasive PS/2 box to your rig. Nowadays, you can just hook up a microscopic USB bluetooth dongle and you can be pinching a loaf from the bathroom as you surf the net in the living room (provided that your living room and bathroom are within the correct viewing angle, or you have a friend relaying your cursor's onscreen coordinates to you).In summation, I'd like to say that the Labtec 967115-0403 Wireless Desktop falls short in a lot of ways - the most important of which is that I never bought it.
I purchased this item based on a recommendation when purchasing BullDog Remote start and this item was not needed, waste of money!
I received by Keyspan serial adapter. The packaging was fine. THe unit does not work, at all. I followed all instructions. It's dead on arrival. Please help.
I bought this item for its great looks, form factor and the Apple interface, but I've come to regret this choice as I primarily listen to audio books with this device. My primary issues with using this device for audio books are:-1- Doesn't support DRM-protected Windows Media Audio (WMA) files!! That precludes me from downloading Overdrive books from my local library. Most devices at this price point support this feature and I wish Apple would too.-2- I loose my bookmark whenever the unit is recharged (really inconvenient for books!!).-3- I only get ~5 hrs of runtime between charges.Also, the 'click-shift' mechanism for selecting files is hard to work with, and there have been a few technical glitches whereby all content on the iPod spuriously vanished.
Monster is known for good products or excellent product... i believe i got a bad unit because i had this product getting power from a UPS with AVR (Tripplite) when simulating a power outage the tripplie produces 110volts but this monster HTS1600 with voltage display says i have abnormal voltage and voltage reading is 60-80volts. I tried using another tripplite UPS... same thing...i tried using APC UPS same thing... there is even no devices connected into both the UPS and this HTS 1600 i was in the process of testing ... so may equipments will get clean power all the time....seller told me i cannot return the item because i tossed the box out... they want me to purchase another one (new one) and once it arrives i will use the new box to return this equipment... sounds reasonable but i just hate the process of doing that.... anyway i just have this HTS 1600 plug straight into a wall outlet and all the outputs are going into my 2 UPS in this way as long as there is no power outage my 2 UPS will always have clean power.i gave it 1 star because of the bad unit but i would definitely recommend this unit... just keep the box even if its a monster just in case you'll get a bad unit like mine.
My pictures have been terrible ever since I inserted this cartridge! I have to print 2-3 prints before one comes out half way decent. I will never purchase these online again.
I loved the idea of putting my hp4 laser on network, looks nice, hasn't worked yet. I'm not real happy about it's set up, but am willing to continue to keep trying it. didn't like win7, I have yet to try it on vista or xt....I have a few mac's on my network, I was hoping it would find them and work too/wireless hp4, what could be more perfect if it only worked. Limited instructions, support hasn't gone anywhere, but I still like the idea of turning centronics into wireless printer. thx tom.
Well made case but if you have the canon A630 camera or one of comparable size don't buy this case. It is frankly too small for the camera. If you stretch the flap it will close over the camera and attach to the velcro but just barely. Not sure I would trust carrying it by the belt loop either given the strain on the flap. There is no room for accessories such as extra cards without placing pressure on them due to tightness of case. This is so low priced not worth hassle of returning to Amazon but will buy an aftermarket case for my camera and consider this a lessoned learned. Canon should not sell this as fitting my camera.
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 have had my Photosmart C6180 for about 18 months. I use a Macbook and operate the printer wirelessly. When I first got the unit, I was astounded at the huge software file that was downloaded for the thing. Later updates further add to the bloatware. My scanner has never worked well. Not sure why. Seems to work when it wants to. I have installed the software 10 times and updated the drivers. Granted, some of this has taken place in the middle of operating system revisions ( I now run Leopard 10.5) So....I don't quite know who to blame. Downloaded HP driver revisions today from the Apple site ( 90 MB) and still my scanner doesnt work. When I plug in the USB cable, it works fine, wirelessly ....forget about it. HP offered to upgrade me to a newer model for $220 bucks. Think I will try something else. Anybody got any ideas? Prints pretty good after it goes through alot of gyrations. It is a pretty unit but who needs the headaches?
Like a lot of other reviewers I found that while this printer worked correctly it was fine but now it has run into the dreaded "Ink Expired" restart loop and will do nothing. As it is out of warranty HP have no interest in customer support. As I live in France, but the unit was bought in the UK, I can only use UK spec. cartridges so I purchased loads when last in the UK in December 2011 only to come home to this. If I could find another 'current' HP model that used the 363 cartridges then I would probably still buy it but it would appear that there isn't one. My HP Laser has given sterling service over the years but out of the four HP inkjets that I have owned only the oldest 560 was completely reliable.
I got these, paid like $70 for them all told, shipping/etc. brand new a while back. I never abused them, never dangled or swung them by the cords, always coiled them up nice and tidy when I put them away, basicly, I treated this like i'd treat anything I spent 70 bux on, REALLY REALLY NICE.The microphone part of this is suspect however. The earmuffs are real padded and comfy, the sound quality is top notch, but the mic is a P.O.S. I was using it to skype/vent with people I gamed with, and within a couple months, they told me they couldn't hear me or I was cutting out. Before too long, I had to manually turn the volume up all the way on the mic in the chat programs I was using, and scream into it to be heard.My friends would still say I was cutting out, so i'd tap the left earpiece or jiggle it around a bit, and they said that helped... for like another week or so. Last night the mic cut out entirely, and in the process of trying to coax it into working, I slapped it a couple times and suddenly the entire left ear speaker went dead too. Having had enough, I ripped it out of my computer, tore it in half, threw it in the trash, and promised myself i'd log onto amazon today and tell people to avoid this electronic abortion, which is exactly what it is. Cheap parts assembled by cheap labor in an attempt to make something look nice and name brand.Feels high qualityLooks high qualitySounds high qualityBut is actually garbage, especially the microphone. Buyer beware.
My keyboard and mouse are right at 1 month old, and the mouse already died. So far the keyboard is doing fine with no problems, but the mouse is totally useless. I also really did miss my extra buttons on the mouse. Left and right click just aren't enough!
It seemed too large for the camera and made it awkward to use. It blocked the flash completely and viewfinder partially.
1. stereo and fake simulated surround, 5.1???. - Surround sound quality is relatively poor.2. Too much background noise.Do not buy this if you really want a 5.1 speaker!
Did not work with XP. Tech help said it was out of warranty, claiming that warranty begins at time of manufacture, not time of sale!!!! Finally spent an hour with another tech (reluctantly), but to no avail. Why is Amazon selling this when it is just throwing your money away?
Maybe you will and maybe you won't pick up a signal. It is hard to tune or obtain a strong signal with this radio. I live in a valley surrounded by mountains and I get a very poor reception. So I take the radio up to a higher elevation, say around 3500Ft ASL, and I still get a poor reception on this radio. The speakers are weak but the batteries last a long time. I wish now that I sent it back. I am still looking for a decent and affordable Worldband radio. I don't know if I will consider a Kaito.
I have a Bose Acoustic Wave which I purchased for $500 two years ago and was looking for something of similar quality for a gift but did not want to spend that much this time. I purchased and have listened to the Cambridge Soundworks 740 and it seems to me to be in no way inferior to the Bose and is almost 30% less expensive. It also does not have the disadvantage of being totally without manual controls and operable only with the remote. I do not know how long either will last without problems but based on sound quality, design and price, I recomnend the Cambridge.
Product broke almost immediately. Followed manufacturer's directions on phone (push down and out) and chip broke in half inside phone. Very unhappy, appears very fragile as I did not put a whole lot of pressure on it. Customer service at Sandisk very poor. No reply to emails. Don't waste your money on this.
I bought this a couple years ago, when there was no alternative.I got one transmitter, and 3 receivers.Every week or so, when nothing has changed, I needed to change to another channel to get it to work right.When someone walks in the wrong place, the picture would go wonky, and sound was lost.The transmitter quit after a year or so, and I bought another.This week, that one broke.I've been fighting with this thing for a couple years.So, I just bought the Nyrius, and it works better with the first plug in than this one worked ever.Better picture, better stability.Good bye RF Link, I won't miss you.....
this camera is a piece of junk. you have to be standing outside in bright sunlight to get a decent picture. and then when you try to use the flash it is so bright that everything in the foreground of the picture is washed out. not to mention the battery life is horrible. i got a 1 GB memory card so i could take lots of pictures, but the battery runs out after i took about 10. so all in all, if you're considering buying this thing, save the money and frustration and just don't.
This item shipped fast from Amazon (3 days), but the product and customer service are annoying. The installation cd did not do the auto-setup that everyone talks about, even though I have XP. Had to call the special Linksys customer service line specially designated for Amazon, supposedly faster and better than Linsys proper. The first person who answered is rude. Then I waited for 25 minutes to get someone on line, only after literally, going thru over 25 menu options to get to a technician. The technician worked thoroughly and carefully to get everything done, but it was a 45 minute trouble-shooting process. Downloaded firmware and set up the router manually, and even had to assign a new IP address to my computer. All that and I ony get one reception bar and intermittant connectivity in my art studio, which is about 100 feet from the router.
I bought this item through 4inkjets, so I can only speak of this particular manufacturer. I was a little leary of buying this product in the first place because of such a great price. Was it a "get what you pay for" situation or just a really great deal? I decided to try it, figuring what could it hurt. Boy, do I regret that decision! First, the items did NOT come in a box as pictured, but I didn't think that was a big deal cause they send you a free black cartridge to make up for it. The first cartridge I put in worked just fine. Then the next 2 (yellow and light cyan) were not even recognized by my printer. The little micro chips on the side even looked slightly different from the real Epson cartridges I usually buy at Staples. Even though I was annoyed I figured it was still a good deal for the cartridges that did work. But now, every new yellow cartridge I put in there is misread as being out of ink and will print only 2-3 pages before quitting. Epson tech support said because of that one yellow cartridge I put in, now the hardware is damaged. So my "great deal" now is going to end up costing me alot more. I should have just kept buying the high priced ink at Staples. Maybe I just got dealt a bad hand with the cartridges I received from 4inkjets, but I will not be buying from them again to find out. Just be careful, these deals may not really be good deals.
Warning -- don't order a Kodak DX-3700 unless you're prepared for shoddy workmanship and non-existent customer service from Kodak.After considerable research, including reviewing some favorable reviews of the DX-3700 posted on this site, on December 24 2001 I ordered a DX-3700 digital camera as a Christmas gift for my wife. Unfortunately, the camera had the following defects: (1) It did not display the status of its settings, battery charge, etc., when it is turned on in the "capture" mode, as it should according to page 4 of the operator's manual. (2)It did not display its settings when the "select" button is pressed in the "capture" mode, as it should according to page 7 of the operator's manual. In other words, you could not tell what settings the camera was on, how much charge was left in the battery, etc. (3) When placedon Kodak's recharging dock and with Kodak's rechargeable battery, the dockdisplayed a flashing red light and the camera would not charge.Thinking I'd just had the bad luck to get a defective unit, I got permission to return the camera was shipped another DX-3700 as a replacement. Most disappointingly, the replacementcamera ALSO has defects no. 1 and 2 as described above. In addition, the replacement camera, while producing a green light on the Kodak docking/charging station, did not really charge properly, so that even after days of charging, itfailed after taking only THREE photos.In addition, there were various time-consuming problems with the Kodak computer software that I won't go into here, except to say that when I went to the Kodak website for help I found a mess. Supposed links to fixes for defects in the Windows "firmware" for the DX-3700 instead led to MacIntosh files, and so forth.During this entire time-consuming struggle with these two defective Kodak cameras, despite numerous attempts, NEVER ONCE was I able to get through to anybody on the Kodak 1-800 hotline, 800-235-6325, listed in the owner's manual. From morning to night, calls to this "hotline" receive a recording greeting, followed by a BUSY SIGNAL.I am giving up on Kodak products for good.Douglas Johnson
I bought a WD My Book 500Gb and several months later it died. I created an RMA via WD website and started the process. Not only they took the whole month to send me a replacement, they also sent me a defective drive with many bad clusters. Also the drive's power button was locked in place and wasn't usable. WD customer support told me that they've started to disable this button since it was causing problems to the drive and refused to do anything about correcting this situation. I was buying WD before any other drive. Now I feel that I need to look elsewhere. WD customer service no longer exists. DO NOT BUY Western Digital Products - YOU ARE WAISTING YOUR MONEY AND YOUR TIME!
product did not work in my system so had to be returned.thank you amazon for the first class way you handeled the return.
Take my warning: stay away from this product, as well as the AW600 Transmission Hub that goes along with it.The problem was that we were getting very loud interference intermittently on our speaker and it would only go away if you powered off the hub and powered it back on. Major hassle for us; startling noise for our backyard guests. I called the manufacturer, Thomson Inc, to find out why this was happening, but there's ABSOLUTELY NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT available.Instead, I got a non-responsive agent telling me nothing more than to send it in under the warranty for replacement. I then asked to speak to a manager because I was very unhappy with the customer service, and she told me that there was no one else I could speak to. Unbelievable.Do not buy - look elsewhere.
so far its been a week, and im already feeling to get a refund...ive already got the updates on the firmware and driver, but its still bad.after 5 hours of charging, in the morning the battert is half way down. the battery runs when its not even ON!!!im really disappointed with this product.and when i get that rare chance to play the music, it stops couple times, and sometimes it stops completely! and i gotta use the reset button!you know what? im getting the refund RIGHT NOW!!!
Im sure this is a great remote, but it is not compatible with the D3100 nor is any wireless remote. Be aware of this because I didn't know this...
the radio as a gift to send abroad and when no sound tested by its speaker, taking the volume to maximum, pesimo product for the price, and you can not enforce the guarantee in the country Chile (South America)
My friend recently purchased the card and ended up returning it due to the low transfer rate. For some reason pictures and logos were coming up really slow. After installing a 3com card, there was a HUGE difference. IF you are looking for a cheap good card, check out the D-Link. I'm borring a friends right now. NO problems but I think the 3com is faster d/l speed. Thinking of getting a 3-com for the 10/100 feature, but its just so much more expensive. NOt sure if its worth it. Any suggestions?
I ordered this cable and couldn't wait for it to arrive. What I got was some knock off no name brand in a plastic bag without the C2G logo on the bag. No where on the cable is it labeled Cables To Go either. My 5 foot black C2G cables are great...they are the real C2G cables but this orange one is a knock off.....I got ripped off.
This product works fine when it doesn't die. A couple of times a day it loses connection and needs to be reset. After talking to multiple Linksys customer service reps, they finally admitted that this is a common problem that cannot be fixed unless your ISP has the latest firmware. STAY AWAYAndy: you really think it's defective even though the last one did the same thing?Maria U. (24652): Yes, it is actually a known issue with the device. Our product engineers are currently working on it and we are consistently looking for a specific fix for it.Andy: ok well if its a known issue then i'm just going to buy a non linksys oneMaria U. (24652): I do apologize Andy. I do understand your point.
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 was an authentic Toshiba power adapter, but it only lasted 6 months. The original adapter lasted a couple of years. The cord it came with was very short so we just used the original power supply with the new adapter and everything worked until now. I just bought a generic brand and it also has a very short cord. Hopefully it will last at least 6 months.
I tried connecting my external hard drive as well as my scanner and printer however it seems to have problems connecting to my computer and keeps freezing. I tried another wired hub and it all works fine. This product also needs to me in line of sight so having it in a cupboard does not help either.
I was always told that the flash is the most important part of the camera, and this flash is good, but sometimes too good. I've had several experiences in the few months that I've owned this camera when I've taken pictures of friends, only to look at the playback and see that they are totally bleached out. Then I'll retake it without a flash and it will be too dark. I've tried several settings and haven't found a solution. It's disappointing because there have been times when after having everyone stand there for several pictures, I still don't end up with a good one and have to give up.
I originally wrote this as a bad review, because the player stopped working. But when I checked it out more thoroughly, I found that the USB hub it was plugged into is faulty, so it wasn't getting a good charge.I plugged it directly into the USB port, it charged and is working beautifully again.I can't seem to change the star rating above, but I'd give this little gem a 4 star rating. It's small, cute and works perfectly for me. The only reason I don't give it a five star rating, is that it's difficult to learn to navigate. Even downloading the manual didn't help much. You just have to play with it til you figure it out.
The hidden side of so-called universal laptop power adapters is that they do not include many tips on purpose so that they can sell you "extra" tips after you make the purchase and find out what tips are missing. This is a major truth in advertising flaw practiced by all the companies I have seen (Kennsington, Taurgus, Belkin) that make such products. For example, this product includes tips N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N9, N15, and N19. They do not even make a tip that is needed for a huge number of the Dell laptops. You can check which "extra" tips can be purchased by using their online tip tool at [...]Kennsington sells over 30 additional SmartTips at prices ranging from $[...] to $[...]. If you wanted to buy the whole collection so that you would actually have a universal power adapter, it would cost you about $[...] more. They do not clearly label which tips work with which models or even give the tip code for the SmartTips they sell!!! This policy leads to a support nightmare and major delays and confusion for all.
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.
This is the battery I wanted but did not get:Nickel-Metal Hydride Cordless Phone Battery For Uniden BT-446But this is the one I got and it doesn't fit at all:GE Cordless Phone Battery for Panasonic/Uniden Phones (TL26154)I would like to have the real one but how do I get it?Thanks,Roland HiltscherSenior Citizen on Social Security
I bought two of these from Amazon a couple of years ago. They were competitively priced, easily set up, and worked fine ... initially. These two are part of the 9 HDs connected to one of my MacBook Pro 17. Both drives worked fine with either USB2 or FireWire connections. One of them started to become flaky several months ago, appearing and disappearing on my desktop for no apparent reason. I didn't have time to monkey with it, so I just backed up all the data onto another drive and shelved it thinking I'll come back to deal with it when I have time. Well, I didn't have time. Now the second drive failed also, before I even had a chance to back up anything.This struck me as very odd to have both WD MyBook 500 GB HDs die like this (while I had not a single such incident with all my other drives including Seagate, Maxtor, LaCie, and three 2 TB WD). So I finally sat down and started looking at the one just failed with TechTool Pro 4.62 this evening. At this point, it has only scanned 3,347,712 of 976,773,120 blocks and it already found 26338 bad blocks, and the number is increasing quickly. I suspect the other drive had similar problem. Since surface scan takes a long time, I haven't gotten to it yet.Anyway, this particular model turned out to be very unreliable. Avoid at all cause.
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.
This is a terrible camera. We bought it for use underwater on a snorkeling trip, and the quality, clarity and sharpness of the pictures is awful. I got much better quality, clarity and sharpness of pictures with the cheap,underwater, one-time use cameras sold by Kodak and others.
I've been using computers for over 2 decades -- you'd think I could get this stupid thing to work right. The 6-in-1 reader could read my 16 MB Toshiba SD card and my 8 MB SanDisk SmartMedia card -- but not my new SanDisk 256 MB SD card. (The card worked fine w/ my digital camera, mind you).So, 3 calls to tech support later, I find out the real problem. Call #1 had me disable and remove Norton Antivirus. That didn't do the trick (and I knew it wouldn't but I had to to get to the 'real' cause). Call #2 had me buy a self-powered USB hub, since they claimed Dell computers have inadequate power supplies for the USB ports. Something I thought rather bizarre since the reader lit up and was able to read the other cards. Call #3 revealed the potential 'real' problem... The tech support rep told me they're working on a driver update for the device. Apparantly, these devices are having a hard time reading higher capacity cards. My solution? Return it to Amazon.com for a new one. Maybe the newer device will have the updated driver. Which, frankly, is total nonsense. One device shipped within a week or two of the other will have the updated driver? Even though there's no update on the website? Whatever. The device is great, but be forewarned if you intend to read higher capacity cards.
sound quality is great. video picture is amazing. have had it for about 2 weeks now and i keep it in my jacket pocket when i walk around with it. it is scratched beyond belief already just sitting in my pocket. i dont know how cause my jacket is soft and nothing else in the pocket. screen is badly scratched. nice chrome looking back is horrible now. had to go out and buy a case. also it freezes 50% of the time i try using it. have had to hold center button and menu together so many times already. having problems trying to listen to it and charge. it charges off the computer and the "do not disconnect" message always come up not letting me play music and charge at the same time. would be good if not for these annoying things. for 330$$$ i think they should be able to fix these problems.
No funciona como esperaba, muy poco alcance, talvez para equipos en un mismo espacio u habitacion.
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.
Attempted to get unit to sync w/ ISP on 2 occasions, using DOCSIS 1 and 2 and failed both times. Then attempted to use 2 different model modems provided by ISP, motorola and rca and both of those sync'd nearly immediately. Believe either modem is defective in this particular unit or I'm having filter/security problems like a couple of the other 1-star posts under this item. I have otherwise never had any problem w/ any linksys product and am returning for another gateway to try again.
this would be a great alarm/radio if both dual alarm capability worked and Ipod function worked as well. By the time I found out these functions didn't work it was past the 10 day return period. Very disappointed with this purchase.
I used 5320, 5420 2 miles range walkie talkie before, I have to say they are much better than this 5 mile range 5820. 5820 does not even go beyond one mile and voice are twisted. very dissapointed at this unit, do yourself a favor, if you need 5 miles range buy a 5720
I have a Sprint Novatel S720 card. The 1.01 firmware supports it, but the unit I got from Amazon had the 1.00 firmware loaded. Therefore, the first thing I had to do is to upgrade the firmware. The user guide, even the one that comes in the enclosed CD, was worthless. It gave no indication of how long a firmware update should take (up to 15 minutes), nor did it say anything about what the front panel lights would do (if all is going well a RED light should be BLINKING). Thinking that the process had failed and that the blinking red light was a sign of that, I disconnected it and tried to reboot it. Unfortunately, the router crashed. Again, the user guide was completely useless. However, the D-Link support page had instructions for restoring the unit's firmware... which have so far failed to work. It looks like I'll have no choice but to send this back and try the Linksys alternative that Sprint sells. Unlike other reviewers here, I had been a D-Link fan before (my entire network is set up with D-Link hardware). Unfortunately, I don't see how I'd ever trust D-Link again.
This was not a genuine HP toner -- from the very first page, it produced terrible, light, marked-up, illegible print-outs. Do not buy products from CVrink!I had bought it early as a back-up so I could not even return it when I discovered the problem. I ended up buying another toner directly from HP which is working beautifully.
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!!
I should have paid more attention when ordering. This does not work on the iMac, it's not USB. I had to buy another one. Sigh.
Pretty good webcam on XP, but will not work on Vista X64 (64-bit) version, despite what Microsoft claim. Widespread issues with 64 bit vista can be found on the Internet, and no response from Microsoft on the issue. Problem is going on so long now, that one has to doubt that Microsoft are going to fix this. Hopefully 1.4 or later of the drivers will resolve the issue.
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I bought this thinking I could listen to live Xmradio on the go. The reception would go out when I would walk around, expecially if there were trees around. I did get the FM transmitter to work in my car but the reception was very poor when driving down the road. Songs would fade in and out even when there was a clear view of the sky. Driving 70 MPH under bridges nearly always caused the signal to go out. I took the unit back to the store for a full refund.I also miss not having preset buttons. I tried to use the Favorites to move around to the channels I liked the most but it was kind of distracting.I was a former Sirius customer and switched over to XM and was extremely disappointed when I started hearing commercials after listening to music for only 10 minutes. What's the point of paying for radio if you are going to have to listen to commercials. I cancelled everything and I'm headed back to Sirius.Bottom Line: Don't buy the INNO.
First of all, let me say that I really thought that this was a great idea. Being able to see who's at my door before letting them in was amazing to me. Those visions of &quot;boogiemen&quot; knocking while my wife's home alone seemed about to be erased.Alas, it was not to be. The salesman at the security store had sold me this as a door bell replacement. When I opened the box and started reading the &quot;instructions&quot; (3rd generation photocopies stapled together) I realized that this equipment required four wires. Doorbell buttons only use two. How is this a replacement for my doorbell?Anyway, after running wires along the baseboards in my house, which looked tacky, and installing this equipment I was finally able to see and talk to someone at my door. When I first pressed the button and saw the video image I was shocked by it's quality; it was awful! Imagine a mid 70's black and white TV with no antenna, being viewed through a fishbowl. Then, when my wife tried talking to me through the unit and it sounded like a tin can on a string I assumed I'd done something wrong. I re-read the &quot;instructions&quot;, check all the wires and then tried contacting Samsung USA. After several calls, I finally got a hold of someone who verified that I'd connected everything properly and that &quot;That's just the picture and sound quality available at level you bought into. You get what you pay for.&quot;I didn't realized that I'd paid for poor video quality, tinny voice and ambivalent customer service. I'll read the fine print more closely next time.Needless to say the equipment has been removed and returned. I'm looking into some of Samsung's competitors (Aiphone, M&amp;S, Commax) and will definitely be more selective about my security purchases in the future.
This appears to be a well made screen. But 71" it's not -- at least the way screens seemed to be measured by every other screen manufacturer, by the length of one side of a square screen. This screen measures something like 50" on each side, not 71" It appears that Elite, in contrast with other manufacturers, chooses to describe its screens by their diagonal measurement. But they don't make that clear in their product description. I was looking for a screen between 60" and 72" on a side and this appeared ideal. Now I am forced to return it and look for a "real" 72" screen. Good product, sleazy marketing
The unit never did work right. The seller keep in touch with me once they knew there was a problem. They no longer have this unit. And a settlement was reached. They are great to work with, and are egar to please. Will bye from them in the future.
Bought a cake box of these and as some have listed this is CMC MAG AM3 media a low quality manufacturer. The edges of the ink on the disk are irregular and highly pitted. These disks are usable, but only if you burn a smaller size than full. If you use at 4gb than they may work. I had a failure rate of better than 65%. This is with a clean windows install, updated dvd firmware and fully patched burning software. I have a high level of tech knowledge (so don't blame my coasters on that.) When I contacted TDK for help they wanted me to use the full package and then send back only the bad ones. When I mentioned the pitted edges they started asking me to email pics. Why should I do their quality control. I'm just going to throw them out and never buy TDK again, I suggest you do the same.If your a previous user of TDK understand that they sold off their media rights to Imation, this is not the same quality media your used to using.
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.
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?
I was under the impression (it may have been Amazon's fault) that it would work with my Legend. The replacement back does not fit since the Legend takes micro SD cards. Luckily, I also have a windshield mount that fits into the bracket so I will keep it.
There was not enough padding in the box. Arived with a broken spindle and the discs spilled into the box.
I bought this product from my local Best Buy where the SanDisk Cruzer Micro was among the pitiful selection. I liked the idea that the USB connection was retractable. I was also pleased that the keychain attatchment was connected directly to the drive, and not to some silly plastic cap that's going to go missing in 3 days.However, when I opened the package I was dismayed to see that the drive casing is made out of thin, cheap plastic that's likely to crack if dropped or squished. I have not had any problems with USB retraction yet, as another buyer commented, but I do find that it's awkward and difficult to remove when connected to my laptop. I almost have to yank it out!With my Mac I don't have to deal with this phantom application that automatically launches when used with a PC. However, it's taking up space on my drive and that's irritating.BE WARNED: The drive does launch two different disk images and if you don't eject BOTH you'll get an angry error from your computer.Another aggrivating flaw in this product is the light that turns on when it is connected to your computer. I've seen other flash drives that light up when in use, but this drive lights up even when it's NOT in use, as long as it's in your USB port. In a word-- USELESS.The flash drive comes with a lanyard-- supposedly so that you could wear it around your neck. That's just silly. I'm thinking of wearing it around the studio as a joke.My reccomendation to anyone shopping for a flash drive is to shop for something well reviewed online and don't be limited by the shoddy selection at your local Best Buy.
There is currently a known issue with many of the Sony Camcorders. This is being called the "black screen of death".What happens is that the camera works great for 1-2 years then the CCD goes out like a light. The camera will not take video again.Sony is evasive if not downright deceitful about this issue when you call tech support. The fact is Sony does not stand behind their product. If this happens to you, Sony will not own the defect and you will be out hundreds of dollars.There is a lengthy thread on CNET on this issue. Search for Sony black screen.Wishing you luck in the purchase of your (not Sony) video camera,Scott
WHEN I RECEIVED THIS TV IT HAD ALREADY BEEN OPEND BY SOMEONE ELSE AND RETURNEDI PLUGGED IT IN AND FOUND OUT WHY IT WAS RETURNEDIT STATRED SMOKINGI SENT IT BACK AND ASKED FOR A REPLACEMENT AND NEVER HEARD FROM THE SELLER AGAINVERY DISAPPOINTED
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.
YOUR GONNA NEED DIGITAL CABLE TO USE ALL THE FEATURES THIS TV HAS TO OFFER! NO AUDIO CONTROLS, REMOTE IS 1/2 THE SIZE AS THE ORIGINAL, NO PIP FEATURE, I BOUGHT THIS TV FOR $600+ AND WISH I WOULD HAVE READ REVIEWS BEFORE. BETTER OFF WITH THE 32 FS120 MODEL BETTER FEATURES
I received this camera as a gift in January. It has already been back to Kodak once for repairs, and now it is going back again - for the same problem! After I load a new roll of film in it, it takes one picture &amp; automatically rewinds the entire roll. Very frustrating. Picture quality is OK, but have only successfully been able to shoot 3 complete rolls of film since January because of it's quirky film problem.
I am using this on my iMac and it works... sometimes. I bought it to charge/sync my iphones with the idea of charging them when the computer was logged off. Not only doesn't it work that way but sometimes it has to be reset to even "see" what is plugged into it. Sometimes during a sync it will disconnect or sync very slowly. If you are going to use this hub like I am, move on to something else.
We ordered this to make applesauce. It made a wonderful batch and was easy to clean. However, when we got it out the box to make another batch the next weekend, we discovered that the clamp that attached it to the counter had stripped such that we had to hold it in order to process the apples. We over-clamped it with some c-clamps but had to return the item.
This is a good unit but beware it has trouble playing variable bitrate SVCD's. If your SVCD bitrate drops below a certain level, the picture will freeze and the audio will emit a high pitched squeal. If SVCD playback is important to you get a different player, otherwise, you will be OK with the AD-800
I cannot review this item because I returned it. I did not receive this item until 12/24/06. Much, much too late.
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.
There are many good qualities to this lens as all the reviewers mention, but my copy had a bad problem with halation combined with chromatic aberration. I've read of couple other reviewers mentioning this, but most people seem to rave about this lens. If you are wanting to shoot weddings with this lens, this attribute really is a deal breaker since it occurs most often on white clothing (ie; wedding dress).I've posted a sample picture with text labeling the shot so you can't miss it. Check out the picture to see what I'm talking about. Lucky for me, the bride in this wedding was wearing pink!The chromatic aberration problem also extended to the background blur. What should be a white fuzzy round blur often gets a partial colorizing that you only realize is incorrect if you know what you were shooting were white lights, etc.It seemed the IS only did it's job effectively about 2/3 of the time. Again, not sure if this is a quality control problem, specific to only the copy I had.My copy did not have any of the dust problems so many other people talk about. I was not shy about taking it to dusty environments either. I decided I should get rid of the lens before it DID get dust inside.I'm sure I'll offend some of the purists out there, but I've now replaced this lens with a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 OS. The image quality overall is far superior to the Canon 17-55mm lens I had. Sharpness is about the same, CA is better (still some towards the corners in 17mm shots), not seeing any halation. The bokeh is nicer. The build quality is great; the lens hood locks in place nicely. I did have to make a micro focus adjustment of 3 to the foreground. All in all, I see this Sigma as a better lens at half the cost. Plus, the Sigma OS gives you an extra 4 stops and the Canon only gives 3 (when it works).If you do buy this Canon lens, I suggest buying it from Amazon because of their 30 day return policy and thoroughly test the lens out while you can still return it if it's a dud.
This vendor went out of his way to provide five different images of the OEM Canon BCI-6 cartridge package which comes in a sealed blister pack accompanied by a Canon holographic stamp to indicate authenticity. There is no wording or warning that these pictures were NOT representative of what he would ship. What the vendor shipped was a group of 6 loose cartridges in a generic cardboard box. Without the sealed blister package or the individual Canon holographic stamp, there is no way to insure that these are not counterfeits. This is blatant trickery and you are strongly advised to avoid this vendor.
could not install it even after install windows xp drivers , manual is useless , pointless to read ... they put this product when most poeple have xp in their pcs and still they did not mention anything about win xp in their manual....plus it's more expensive than any logitech webcams which you dont have problem in installing them buy a logitech better
These earbuds come with a pair of what appear to be hand-cut foam earbuds (they don't tend to show these in the photographs), several pairs of rubber earbuds, and several pairs of 'silicon' earbuds. I mention the foam buds because using them was the only way I was able to hear, to the smallest degree, what I had expected based on price and the reviews I read, (the literature you recieve with the headphones will tell you the exact same thing) The kicker is that these don't last very long (if you don't re-use your q-tips you probably wouldn't want to re-use these too many times). That's ok, of course, because you can buy a bag of 500 (cosco style) for only $398.00 from shure.com.!!!check it out for yourself.I think I have a pretty discerning ear, my work allows me to listen to my ipod about 6 hours a day (I'm almost through my 3rd player), and I've listened to dozens of headphones, from the stock apple phones to my grado's, which are great when you don't have anyone around you and don't mind sucking the battery dry in an hour. To date, I haven't found a better pair than sony's fontopia MDRED21LP earbuds. This isn't a plug, they only last a couple months (working 50 hour weeks), and I've gone through about 6 pairs, but they're extremely comfortable, very dynamic if not a little warm, and really cheap. I just found them for $15 each and bought 3 pairs. Buy one pair of these before you do anything, you won't regret it. If you still insist on getting a pair of the e3c's, you can buy mine - $15.
I don't write many reviews but this alarm system is such junk that I felt compelled to warn everyone way from it because, at least for me, it took a bit before it started acting up. And it's only after I've had mine for little over a month now that it has reached the point where I just hate the thing. The funny thing is that at first I was somewhat satisfied with it due to the ease of installation. I bought the system and additional motion sensors and door/window sensors to cover the entire house from a popular electronics warehouse. The sales guy at the store told me to buy fresh batteries because the ones supplied were most likely dead and shouldn't be used. So when all tallied up was a pretty hefty price tag. But installing was a breeze and even though the instructions were difficult to understand I managed to get it installed in only a few hours. Unfortunately the thing is totally unreliable because of numerous false alarms. At first only one false alarm per week but now three or four times a week and it's only a month or so old. At least their support is reachable and I've tried their suggestions to no avail. I guess the next step is to swap it out. Still, I wish I had read the negative reviews here before purchasing this home alarm system. To me, the system definitely isn't worth the pain of the constant false alarms. My take on it is to pass this one by and try another system.
I bought this item a couple months ago. Whenever I plug any USB items into it, the device makes a wailing sound. At first, I was confused, but when I pressed my ear closer to the device I discovered it was actually crying. No thanks, I will never purchase another Belkin item again. Bad form.
If you're using XP Pro, drop the extra [$$] on the PCI card instead (WMP11.)XP didn't recognize the WUSB11. Linksys tech support and google-searching provided no remedy. Installing and setting up the PCI card took about 10 minutes from the time I opened the computer to submitting this review.
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.
They only record at 4x. Look very cheap, too. I should have stuck with Memorex.
I have a standard issue Dell desktop, with the default AMD sound. Nothing fancy, but 3.5mm analog headset mics have always worked great for me. This mic, however, cannot produce an acceptable level of volume. I tried multiple applications, but I always sounded like I was talking from the other side of the room.And here's why you shouldn't buy this if you have a cheap sound card: I could not change the settings enough to compensate. I set my mic level to 100 (max), but because I have a cheap sound card, there was no "microphone boost" option like I've always seen for the analog mics.This mic possibly works great if your sound card can support it. Me, I went withCyber AcousticsStereo Headset/Microphone, Ambidextrous design AC-201because it's analog, and it sounds just fine.
Disappointing. Advertised as the "Cables To Go" Brand. They are NOT. Don't know if its this vendor or amazon. Items can have universal part numbers, such as cables, that are made by many manufacturers. All I can say, I will go to the Cables To Go website, and purchase them directly.
I would not trust the 60CSx while hiking!Both of my 60CSx units were initially within Garmin's +/- 45 ft accuracy specification. After just one week of daily usage the first 60CSx lost sensitivity and could not lock on to more than 4 satellites. Position errors were typically +/- 200 ft as viewed on the Satellite page. This error would also show as erratic tracks when viewed on the Map page. Using the WAAS feature did not improve its performance. Large Trip Computer errors would build up when the unit was stationary.The replacement 60CSx held to Garmin's +/- 45 accuracy for 7 weeks. It could decode and track 8 to 10 satellites. Suddenly, position accuracy degraded to over +/- 200 ft. This unit could lock on to 6 satellites. The WAAS feature did not improve accuracy or reduce display noise. When held in one position in my back yard for 1.26 hours in Tigard, Oregon the Trip computer showed the following drift: 1.34 miles, 23 minutes of moving time, maximum speed 7.7 mph, moving average speed 3.7 mph. These errors occurred when the 60CSx is motionless!A similar drift test with motionless a Garmin eTrex and Lowrances' iFinder units did not show any significant drift.In conclusion, the 60CSx cannot be trusted for hiking.
I regret buying these headphones. My previous ones where Panasonic and I was very satisfied. I discovered however that these ones have a magnet inside them that can easily lift a paper clip or two! Well, I am not a doctor but I do not like having a magnet next to my brain all the time. I checked and my previous ones (RP-HS45) could not attract the paper clip so I guess they do not have such strong magnet. In addition the behind the neck cable in these headphones (the RP-HS 102) is not comfortable at all for me since the cable always ends up twisted and it ticklish my neck. I will look for Panasonic headphones but not this model. 2 stars just for the high sound-quality, design and brand.
I bought that transformer to run a piece of equipment that requires 220V and 12.5A. Since this one is rated 30A according to its manual I thought I was in a comfort zone. Not at all.The fuse is systematically blown up within a few seconds of turning the machine on. So beware of what you buy, it won't work with something requiring more than probably 10A.
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
This isn't a horrible scanner. The only problems I have arereally with the software and support offered with it. Compaq reallyis not good atsupporting the majority of their hardware, and their scanner is no exception. They don't even provide the proper drivers on their web site. The only way to get it up and running is via the CD that comes with it, which forces it's own software on you, which did not work well on my computer at all! Large (full-page) scans would always freeze my system, even in Windows 2000; and every few weeks I have to remove the device from my Device Manager and re-install it, because it simply stops working and needs to be refreshed. When it works, it works fine, but it's usually a pain and Compaq is of no help...
I bought this so I could enjoy my new Sony 36&quot; HDTV at night without waking the baby. First, the instructions simply say &quot;make necessary connections&quot; and nothing more! My TV was set up by the delivery technicians, but I still am pretty knowledgeable about such things. There was no available &quot;Audio Out&quot; on my set, so I tried everything that was open on the back of my receiver. Nothing worked. Never did get sound. I am returning this product ASAP! Who needs the aggravation!??!? Maybe I'll try a Sony model.
I was using this for a PA system - didn't work at all for that purpose. It didn't pick up the voice when placed on the lapel at all. It had to be next to your mouth - which wasn't possible to set up. It also caused terrible feedback. I sent it back.
I originally bought this Viking 1GB CF card because its attractive low price and Viking brand name. But after having owned this card for a week and taking about 100 pics and about 20min of video w/it, I have to return it because it's defective. I am using it with a Canon S50. The first 70 shots were fine, but then after that when I went to review the pics in the camera, it gave me a &quot;Data corrupt&quot; error message. I went home and put the card in 2 different USB CF card readers and about 1/2 of the pictures are gone FOREVER! Thankfully, the videos were okay.Regrettably, I have to return the card because I don't want to take any chances w/future pics. I liked the low price but I think I've seen Sandisk and Kingston brand and a few other brands for around the same price.I wouldn't recommend this brand to anyone unless you are willing to go through the hassle of returning it and want to take chances with losing your valuable memories because of data corruption in the card.I'm really disappointed, I used to think Viking was a good name brand.
I would like these headphones if the workmanship weren't so shoddy. After two months of irregular use and careful handling, the insulation on the cord where it meets the plug has pulled away, leaving the fragile inner wires exposed. Swell. Having them serviced under warranty is going to cost about $20.00, w/ shipping and handling etc. Great.Koss. Where "quality" is word two. Word one is "poor."
I bought this based upon the decent reviews and low price.However I plugged it in and it worked great...for 3.5 minutes, then if flickered and went out and hasnt worked since. If you need a computer light I would spend more $ and get a good one.
We have had this GPS for about 2 years now and when we got it, it worked well. Now for the last year the screen still says loading...for over a year now...only thing Nextar will do for you is let you "exchange" it for another one...for $130. Needless to say we got a Garmin now and couldn't be happier.
If only the holes on the two pieces that need to be assembled aligned properly, I'd have been quite happy. Unfortunately the spacing on one piece was roughly 3/4" off from the spacing on the other piece. A couple of clamps, an electric drill and a 1/4" bit made it all work out for less aggro than returning the thing. But didn't leave me particularly well inclined toward this particular antenna.The antenna also has an all-weather rubber cover to protect the coax connection to the balun. Ours isn't installed outdoors, but if it had been I would have complained that the cover doesn't appear flexible enough to slip over the coax connector. So you would need to slip the cover over an unterminated coax cable and then install the coax connector before connecting the coax to the balun.Other than that, the antenna seems to be quite sturdy and works well enough.
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.
This product uses a simple interface on the PC to outline an area for which a map is to be generated. An image, and nothing else, is downloaded to the Palm. There is no searching by street, zooming, or anything else on the Palm.Worse still, the image capture on the PC won't display individual streets except at the few highest zooms and then the area is quite small. So, either the map on the Palm is uselessly small (a square mile or so) or it doesn't actually contain city streets. Either way, as a map, it's useless.In fairness to the product, it tries to be a trip planner more than a map. In that role, it's not quite as bad. The result is a sequence of maps, each at an appropriate zoom level. Even so, it's awkward to create and download separate maps for one trip.Okay, it's cheap. I don't expect full features. But, this product just isn't usable.
Read the reviews about bad sound, but decided to give the unit a try anyway. Mistake! Tried it out right away and, sure enough, the sound was just no good. But, I did take a recommendation from a review and buy a Boostaroo (which I will use on the unit I did buy). Bought an Audiovox 1680 (tried the Audiovox D1700 but it skipped terribly) and I LOVE IT. It's a little heavier, but really works well. Even the picture did not seem as great as some of the reviews said it was. It IS a beautiful, lightweight unit, but that's not a good enought reason to buy this unit.
A "TIVO" or ReplayTV, this isn't! I am using it with manual record only, but the manual recording interface is very clunky - really slow and frustrating navigation around the settings, and it often interprets a single key press as two presses. The menu system is labyrinthine - very inuntuitive. Also, we seem to miss recordings on the HDD that were clearly scheduled, after having cleared out plenty of space on the HDD beforehand. I can't find a way for it to tell me how much disk space is left either. Furthermore, I can't get it to only keep a certain number of a program, and throw away older recordings automatically, so tidying up the HDD storage is a regulary required chore, otherwise it doesn't record your new programs.As a general observation, I wish user manuals had an index!
there really isnt anything special to this filter, as with most cameras you need to have the shutter open for a while with a really high iso setting, not to mention compensating the focus. in all honesty go spend the money on a converted camera, that way you dont have to spend 5 mins setting up your gear for a fuzzy photo. really not worth the money.ps if you are using this to see through clothing just know that it does not work except on very rare occasions and circumstances.
I'm a touch typist, typing at 60+ wpm and found this keyboard very frustrating. It seemed to miss letters. If I try to enter multiple ctrl key sequences, it wouldn't take them, recognizing the first ctrl key, but not the subsequent one. I'd have to release the ctrl key after the first selection and re-press it for the second one to register.I also had trouble with multiple selections using ctrl-click to select them. I'd start selecting a few items and then all of a sudden, I'd see only one item selected.I'm running flat panel monitors. If I put the receiver on the desk, but behind the flat panels, the keyboard would not work (total distance from receiver was about 12 inches). The receiver had to be in front of the monitors.The Mouse software would not install on Windows XP 64-bit. Note that MS does not say this driver is 64-bit compatible. Kind of disappointing that their own product doesn't support Windows properly.
The voice quality deteriorates as a result of using this case cover on my iPhone. I am not satisfied with the purchase.
It works. Software interface is a hassle. Not impressed. Battery charging is lame. Ear buds also useless.
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.
I had high hopes for this unit for use in both walking and to transfer use in my car. Consistent signal quality is very poor. I was surprised and disappointed to find out that unless I use it in wide open spaces, this signal cuts out frequently making it very annoying to use. Trees, building, even small ones, and any type of hills and valleys interfere with signal, causing it to cut out.Thankfully, I only signed up for one year of service. After it expires I will use the unit for only MP3 files.
I received this dvd player for Christmas. One month later the picture started freezing up. As time passed the problem became more frequent and the movie stopped playing all together. I called 1-800-SAMSUNG and was givent the name of a service center. The service center was fast a responsive informing me that Samsung was going to replace the machine. Samsung then took 4 months to get me a new dvd player. Two months later the new machine did the same thing. I called Samsung and put off by and laughed at by their customer service staff. To me, the service provided by the manufacturer is just as important as the quality of the product. BEWARE OF THIS PRODUCT AND SERVICE!
I had to purchase two antenna lead adapters (one to adapt the antenna lead to the modulator and another to adapt the modulator's antenna out lead to the radio) in order to install this modulator in my Dodge vehicle. I don't know if it was a bad adapter, or a defective modulator, or just an expected side effect, but after installing it, I was unable to get any AM stations and only got the most powerful FM stations in the area. FM reception was probably 67% degraded (and AM obviously was 100% degraded). Furthermore the sound quality was less than my expectation (which was not high to begin with). My goal was to get a decent aux input for a reasonable cost; I ended up with unacceptably degraded radio reception, disappointing sound quality and spent almost as much as an OEM integration kit costs after adding the adapters (which cannot be returned). Recommendation: unless your radio uses the standard antenna lead connector, don't bother with this product.
I had such high hopes that this product would help me to get WBZ-1030AM out of Boston. We live on Lake Champlain north of Burl, VT and it is one of the truly enjoyable stations (except for Public Radio) that I enjoy on a sleepless night.I felt so confident that this would be the answer and aid my new CC Crane - it has not helped. Should have returned it but it is 8 months old so guess it will be sent to Salvation Army.
PROS: Price is good and Samsung is a reputable name. The printer works via USB and I've had no major issues with it.CONS: The print driver offers no options to make any adjustments such as the thermal settings of the print head. The receipts don't print blacks very dark and they look somewhat faded. I called the 800-number to support and was simply referred to the website for more info.OVERALL: It works, but given the choice, I would choose something else like an Epson. You get what you pay for.
Not compatible with WindowsXP.Not really compatible with Windows 2000.No documentationNo online information
This printer is great if you use only regular paper. I recently bought a Memorex lablemaker to do home dvds. The printer rollers will not feed the labels the same every time. So you will waste about 5 pages of labels to get one. I called Memorex and HP and both said that the all-in-one printer will not feed labels right, and their is no solution.
This CD player initially seemed perfect for us. We liked the ability to load multiple CDs, and loved the sound quality. After several weeks however, it would power on randomly with a flashing blue light. We would turn it off, but a few minutes later it would come on again. Some CDs wouldn't play at all. Often it would start playing in the middle of a CD that was no longer in the player. Unfortunately, although it was a good idea, we would never buy this one again. It had so many issues it wasn't worth trying to repair so it was put out with our E-waste less than a year after we bought it.
I bought E500 as birthday Gift for my brother , hoping he will love this camera. I am not sure what features he did not like, but he told me to get him Real DSRL like Canon or Nikon and return this one.He complained about shutter speed, startup time and also lack many many things which he loved in other cameras but I did what he wanted to do and got him Canon Rebel XT , which made him much happier.I am guessing it is still a good camera, but may not be upto real DSLR grade as Canon or Nikon are.
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.
It's not 512Mb RAM!!!Label 512, and memory itself is 256!!!!Chips on it infineon hyb39s256400ct-7.5!Datasheet text preview:HYB39S256400/800/160CT(L) 256MBit Synchronous DRAM!
After using a 20 MB RIO that died on me (hard disk failure after 5 months) I decided to purhase the iRiver iHO140 becuase the hardware sounded top notch. While I agree that this is a very solid player it's been quite difficult and very frustrating.I have not been able to get Playlists to work and I've also noticed that none of the On Line songs I purchase will work on this unit. When I sent an e-mail to tech support asking if the iHP-140 will sync with Windows Media Player They took 1 week to return an answer and they said this player doesn't currently Sync and they don't forsee it working this way anytime in the future. So basically if you buy music on line DON'T purhcase this player. I should have bought an IPod.
I have to bang this this thing on the table to get it to work, if it does at all.
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 ordered this in mid-october 2005 and had the with the screen when I recieved it. I called about the problem the day after I noticed it(about 2days after.)I sent it out the next day (insured mail $25). I called several times with many 2 hour waits. They took a long time "repairing" it and I finally got it back. It was missing the stylus and I had to go out and purchase another. They said they will send me one I am yet to recieve it. I noticed my computer seemed to not have been even touched. I called again and after 2 hours on hold they told me to send it back. This is when I made a big deal about it, I did not want to pay so much and wait so long again. I demanded a replacement and after I got them to agree I sent it out and they recieved it about 20 days ago. I was told this process would take less than 10 days, so much for that. I rate this product with a 2 because I like all of it's features and price, the only problem is the quality and assistance. Buyer Beware!
I wish I had bought something else. Only a tiny space for paper so I am constantly refilling. Also uses A LOT of ink and interrupts constantly to tell you, low on ink, out of ink, want to order ink?, want to print in black only? Very disruptive, also noisy.
This stereo looks amazing, compact, and sleek. But I got this stereo for my birthday in October, and right away, the volume didn't work at all. I exchanged the stereo for the same kind, but after a month now, the screen is broken and is &quot;scrambled&quot; all the time, and sometimes I'm not even able to turn it on due to this problem. The design is great, but the product itself is not that great.
This thing worked okay in the beginning (but by no means an exceptional product, just okay). This was my first shower CD player purchase, I'm guessing in general there are no great products out there if this mediocre thing was rated so high. The problem is after a couple months the display wasn't working anymore. And then today (after a few months) the clasp that closes the CD lid was so rusted it come off completely. I don't even switch CDs that often, I've only openned and closed that thing 10 times tops in the last few months. It wasn't cheap either to be falling apart like this... You would think they would know water+metal=rust. Going to try one of the cheap ones next ... if its only going to last 6 months I at least want it to be cheap!
This router is overpriced compared to other similar MIMO products, especially once you buy the required interface card.The unit isn't very stable after you have several ethernet cables plugged in. My unit fell over, which caused two of the antennas to break right off!
I purchased this for my Casio E-200. I assumed it would work since it was using a CF Slot I type. I tried everything possible but nothing worked. I went to the socketcom.com webpage and there was nothing listed saying it would not. The worst thing is this was the only 10/100 card I found and really wanted it for testing LAN's. Now I either wait for the drivers or purchase a 10mb card instead. One last item is the technical support did reply very quickly in regards to my question on compatibility.
Even though it states "MAC" compatible. So I would consider this false advertising.I returned it.
I bought one of these units to maintain the charge on the battery of one of my automobiles that I drive occasionally. I foolishly came to depended on it to work properly. It worked great for about 15 months then it died. If you buy one of these, I believe it could make a great paper weight...just keep it away from your car.
With this device you are required to remove wall plate and screw this on to the outlet. This would be fine however the device does not cover the outlet completely on the top edge. Would be fine if hidden but in my case the unfinished look was exposed.
No directions regarding this antenna. Why use it...connect to where, etc. Stupid purchase. Poor design also. No information as to when and wny use it.
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.
[I came back and edited this review after reading the next guy's more favorable take on the player. I gave it another chance and... I still don't like it much, but it's worth a third star after getting over the shock of its not being the same quality of the DM20]For context, understand that I also own an Olympus DM-20 that I am using for comparison: whereas the DM-20 is the perfect voice recorder, aside from memory and transfer speed limitations, the WS-320 looks like a toy by comparison.#1, claims USB 2.0 speeds, whereas my unit is transferring music at about 20Mb per minute (yes, per MINUTE). Same speed as the USB 1.1 DM20, roughly (I've been racing them).#2, The manual claims that you can now put MP3s and your own WMAs in the Voice folders in order to use fast/slow play, etc. on language-learning programs and for music-learning. It won't recognize MP3s in the voice folders, but you can put WMAs encoded with the standard 9.1 or lower codec in there that were recorded with bitrates of 256kbps or less, mono or stereo, at 22khz or others (I've only tried 22khz and 44.1). I haven't tried vbr, but it will not recognize the "wma voice" codec or acelp.net. Also, You cannot place index marks infiles other than those recorded on an Olympus recorder--you can transfer from one recorder to another and place index marks, but not add them to files recorded onyour PC.#3, there is a lot of hiss in the background when you record, even in STHQ mode. I don't think this is a defect issue, I think it's a CODEC issue or maybe hiss from the device electronics getting in as EMI--I don't know, but the noise knocks it right out for any sort of serious recording. It's close to the same when using an external microphone, more than for the DM20, although some hiss goes along with analog microphones of course. This reminds me of a microcassette, for example. I've tried using a pro-quality studio mic and good headphones to make sure, which gave less hiss but still more on the 320 than the 20 (The DM20 mic and codec are pristene by comparison)#4, compared to the DM-20, HQ quality is much lower than what I was expecting. HQ on the WS320 already sounds a bit like an answering machine with digital background flutter (artifacts) when you hear it on headphones, whereas on the DM20 I can hear the words to music being played on the stereos of passing cars fifty feet away in HQ mode! After looking at the files from both recorders, I can't really explain the fact that the DM20 files sound clear (barely-detectable digital sheen in the background in HQ mode, and most users won't hear it at all in normal use) while WS320 files have a pronounced digital sheen. HQ mode on both recorders is 44.1khz mono 32kbps. Note that STHQ mode on the WS320 is 64kbps/44.1 stereo, but 64kbps isn't an option in the WMA codec for mono recording, for whatever Microsofty reason (a better choicefor HQ might have been 22kHz stereo, which yields precisely the same file size). I'll note that several reviewers on the net complained that the DM20's mic only recorded up to like 8+ kHz, which some consumers (probably playing anumbers game on paper) thought was too low; certainly, the WS320's mic captures higher frequencies. I tested this by holding one recorder in each hand (like a complete dork) and recording the same voice file simultaneously onto both, then listening to both files on my HTPC on headphones and looking at them in software. Bear in mind that virtually all the action for human voice occurs below 2kHz, so all you're adding for frequencies above that are basically harmonics and what I experience as a sense of airiness. ...And hiss, which is a high-freq phenomenon. All those extra kHz (that's thousands of Hz, btw) have now to be compressed into the wma, with the results being (1) that the very same file is about 8% larger when recorded on the WS320 relative to the DM20, and (2) the meaningful frequencies down below 8kHz all have less bandwidth to play with, and so sound degraded because of all the extra stuff (hiss...) being compressed into the same bitrate from higher frequencies. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. [Tip: I use a lowpass filter of 19 to 19.5 in the LAME.exe MP3 encoder settings to deliver demonstrably richer bass] Finally, the mic level on the DM20 is much, much stronger than the WS320. "Dictation" mode on the WS320 is inadequate unless you're playing back the files in a silent room with the recorder's volume max'ed, and even then it's very low playing back. In both dic and conf modes, the DM20 mic makes much LOUDER RECORDINGS!!! The "dict" setting on the WS320 is unusable in my opinion unless you tend to speak very loudly into the mic; me, I'm usually muttering into it at 4a.m. On the bright side, SP mode on the WS320 uses the WMA codec now, and aside from heavy digital artifacts, the speech itself is intact. The DM20 used a propriatary DSS file format that was wretched for SP and LP modes.#5, The plastic housing conducts and amplifies every slight pressure of your hand on the recorder. It's a constant distraction, and very pronounced. This is not a problem when using an external mic.#6, The hold and voice/music switches are now so small and have so incredibly little travel distance that I literally can't tell with certainty by touch when I've pressed a button. Somehow I always manage not to successfully put it on hold when I attach it to the computer, probably because the switch slides back while I'm separating the pieces or plugging it in. These controls are slightly too easy to move by accident.#7, The buttons are now too small to operate easily. I have to concentrate on them to a degree that's distracting, especially record/stop/play. I've also noticed that the recorder seems to shut off after X seconds, whether or not it's in hold mode. As a result, sometimes I have to hit Rec twice five seconds apart before anything will happen.#8, Once you pull apart the battery compartment to expose the usb port, reattaching the two pieces is a trick. Since the housing is rather flimsy plastic (ah-hem, the DM20 is all metal), I feel like this is going to either break one fine day or the ridges that help hold it in place will break or the unit will begin trying to separate on its own. Maybe it'll last until I'm ready to call such an event an excuse to upgrade. I use these things hard,no doubt; the thing is so light that I forgot it was in my breast pocket and it fell onto the pavement, detaching instantly into four pieces (battery compartment, compartment cover, battery, and recorder). The finish scratches easily, btw, and so I've ended my mental dialogue as to whether or not to keep the unit. Sliding the two pieces in place isn't always easy, since it has to be lined up just so; at least for me, it's requiring a new habit of how to do it right. I also keep misplacing the battery compartment, but that's just me. Point being that this is not a "use it hard and don't worry about it" kind of device, further reducing its suitability for a research project, etc.#9, Whereas the DM20 has a hinged door for the battery compartment, the WS320 has a piece of plastic that pops all the way off, and can do so if you squeeze the recorder the wrong way. It fell off without my noticing while I was manhandling the two pieces back together and I found the recorder later in my pocket with no battery cover. I spent an hour looking for it.I had no idea there would be such a vast gulf between Olympus' "business" products like the DS-2 and DM-20 versus these new products that attempt to cram in features at a "low" cost. Certainly, buying separate devices for voice and MP3s might be better, at least until they release a pro lineup to match these specs and boost the transfer speeds somehow. I'm looking at it from a professional perspective (where $200 is a sensible price), and from the perspective of voice memos (where $200 is NOT required). This new lineup disappoints me even for the task of making voice memos while I'm writing, since it's so unergonomic; and certainly I could never take it into the field for interviews.I suppose I should also mention the good stuff, right? The MP3 player has very nice sound quality. I have WOW and 3d on "low," since I usually dislike these things and I'm otherwise a Grado-headphone-wearing audio snob who wouldn't touch an Ipod. Listening on the ws320 is pleasant. MP3 folders can have two levels beneath "Music" (e.g., Music\artist\album\title.mp3). The built-in speaker is very adequate (for voice playback, obviously). One major reason for my "upgrading" from the DM20 is the USB-direct feature: plugging it directly into the computer without a cable is very, very useful, especially since it uses standard removable disk drivers like other recorders and so requires no proprietary drivers or software.In general, Olympus seems to be the only place to look for quality voice recorders; however, if voice recording quality is your primary concern, I don't think this recorder will ever satisfy you. As for space, the 1GB capacity only becomes of use for (a) field recording, which isn't a good idea on this unit, or (b) mp3s. I've rarely filled up my DM20, since I frequently download the files to my computer for backup and transcription.
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 have not been pleased with this product so far, but the jury is still out on what's wrong with it. It does not receive weather tests, and, as far as I know, has received no weather warnings. It's programmed properly. To their credit, Midland offered to replace it. But my son has an identical radio and his doesn't receive the tests either, although we have heard a warning on it. At Midland's suggestion, I called our local National Weather Service to make sure they're sending out tests -- they are. The NOAA fellow there told me he had heard of other problems with Midland radios -- that, on the one hand, they are well-known in the field, but this testing issue has come up before. Amazon says I can return the radio -- Midland said they would exchange it, but I am hesitant to go through all the hassle of mailing it back and getting another one that doesn't work right. I hope they resolve this issue of why the radios don't receive the tests; if the test mechanism doesn't work, you have no way of knowing if you'll get real warnings.
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.
Purchased the ME102, MA401, and the RP114. Ended up returning it all because we couldn't get it to work together. Customer support was awful... impatient and totally scripted. No room for any discussion. Ended up replacing this all with the SMC Wireless Broadband Router with 3-port switch and print server and had that up and running in 20 minutes!!!!
this gps could not find it's way out of the box never mind tell me where i wanted to go. very little pois. one of the worst gps on the market as far as i am concerned.please don't waste your money or your time.Magellan Maestro 3100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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 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.
First, let me say that I am anti Ipod, for 3 main reasons-- (1)I don't like Itunes; (2) I find it beyond annoying that they have 95% market share and everyone has one, plus they make all of the accessories (have you seen the sharper image catalogue?!); (3) no FM radio and I like to listen to NPR on my way to work in the morning.So I was looking for a non-ipod mp3 player and decided on the creative after reading the reviews. My thoughts:PROS(1) look cool, nice compact size, I like the blue light that surrounds the player, feels very solid(2) sounds good(3) easy to use with windows media playerCONS(1) biggest con and the reason I am returning it--this thing is darned near impossible to use! The touch screen is unbeleivably annooying. It is so sensitive that you cannot ever select what you want on the first try. It takes about 4-5 attempts if you want to scroll up 1 or 2 items. Anytime I get what I want on the first attempt it is pure luck. I mean how hard is it to design something that does something as basic as being able to select the song you want?? Along those same lines, you cannot listen to a song and put it in your pocket without "locking" the device---if you even breathe on the thing it will do something unexpected and unwanted.(2) Cannot see the screen in daylight. Kind of important, no?(3) Can't listen to radio and search for music at same time.If I kept it longer there would probably be more to add.Anyway, I have given up fighting with my mp3 player. There must be one that actually works as you'd expect. I will keep looking. I hope I am not forced to buy an ipod!!
Eblaster is the worst program out there, besides that it has flaws and isn't reliable, they keep sucking money out of their customers.every 2 years they disable the program and when you call they say you have to buy the latest version! i asked i would like to keep using the one i have, they said you have to pay for support, but old versions are being disabled!
I ordered this item in Oct. and have not recieved it yet. I purchased this with an extra camera. The camera came in but no monetor.
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...
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 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.
Worked for one test period then ceased to power on ever again.Better results after replacing with $20 no-name product.
i know all batches of product will have 1 or 2 "bad apples". this was one of them. Ordered this because i used to have a similar unit in an older pc maybe 10 yrs ago. that one was fa-boo! this one, was noisier than a squirrel caught in an exhaust fan for about 5 minutes whenever you would first turn the PC on. annoying as HELL!!i should have sent this back, instead i sent it to the landfill.if they bearings are in good shape, its a fabulous product, but if not, holy crap...as with anything purchased over the internet, buyer beware!
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.
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.
I'm really surprised at these positive reviews. They must be planted. This is not a company known for quality products, especially when it comes to audio. The 1000-watt system sounds extremely muddy and I don't think this is worth even $59.
Like many other reviewers, I loved this camera until it recently stopped working. It keeps telling me to change the battery pack and turns off after a few seconds. This is after I put in new batteries. The support center told me that it would be over $100 to fix and that if I send it in, I will be offered an upgrade to a reconditioned A530 for only $125.00. I checked the Amazon price and the A530 sells new for $119.00!! I guess I'll discard the A80 and try another brand.
Did not work. Messed with it forever. Waste of time. Wish I had gone to Best Buy.
This battery worked well until the third time it was recharged. After that, dead as a post.
I got a Zen V Plus and was so taken with the thing that I decided that "bigger must be better". NOT!!! Granted, I am a novice portable audio device user, but I have had nothing but frustration with this darn thing. First, the software didn't work. Neither the product documentation, which is "bare bones" at best, nor the Creative website has the word "troubleshooting" anywhere to be found. Forget about manufacturer product support; it is only available 8-5 M-F when most of the world is working and doesn't have time to spend hours trying to sort through and work out the many problems encountered. Only by reading the discussion threads in the Creative website and learning from other users did I discover that I needed an upgraded version of WMP and some other program. Once I got those programs I could at least get music into the device. But now the website I was using to get music doesn't recognize that the Vision W has 60 GB to work with and I can only get the 6 GB of content that is available on the Zen V Plus. It appears that there is only one supplier that supports video for this unit and it is extremely limited in what you can get and other reviews of that supplier cast doubt on the safety and integrity of it. For the money, I wish now that I had just gotten an i-POD. If you're very tech savvy, you may be very happy with this product. But for novices I don't recommend it!
As for the instability issues I really don't understand that comment as the hub is flat as board, and is well weighted to hold to the desk well. I bought it as it was externally powered, cheap and had 5 side ports and two fast ports on the top for those things like my camera or Samsung Mp3 player that I need to quickly access. It set up like a breeze and worked flawlessly for all of 3 weeks when suddenly it died. I used it 24/7 while it worked. I never moved it or unplugged it.It has power leds on the side, one for its power and then others for those things you have connected; it was dead. I have Windows Vista which told me that "something was wrong with this" and it had "stop communicating". I tried it on a Linux machine and again the same problem no power so I returned it to Amazon who offers either a refund or an exchange if it is within the 45 day period. I took the money as while I am sure mine was just a dud, I worry that next time it will happen after the 45 day period and I will have to deal with the shipping and returns of Belkin, which is limited lifetime. I am unsure at this point what to do, so I guess I'll wait on the sidelines a bit and see what happens in this space. Kandy
I purchased the Canon Mini Tripod and received it and didn't think much about it. Our company was in need of two more mini tripods so I went to my order history, clicked on the item link from my order and ordered two more. It wasn't until we received the second order that I've come back to check what I ordered compared to what I received both times. The first order says Canon on the leg like it does in the picture but it's nothing like the tripod in the picture. The second set of Tripods looks completely different from the first set we ordered (but remember, order the "same thing")...it looks more like the Kodak tripod that CE Outlet is selling for $4 less than this Canon tripod. The only reason I rate this 2 stars is because I feel a little fishy about the items this company's advertising vs. what I've received twice....both different from each other and both different from the item in the picture...As far as the tripods we have receive, they both suit our needs but we aren't using them with Cameras.
Totally a bait and switch. No USB cable, no driver software, no toner. Cant get to work! Called to fix and guys said tough luck buddy.
dont buy the iPod mini...because you can have 5 TIMES the capacity for just 50 DOLLARS MORE! Buy the NEW iPod 20GB and you bill save $$$...$300 is a lot cheaper than 5 ipod minies!
I was surprised to find that this works not at all with iChat and very poorly with Skype. I've bought MacAlly items before and have found them to be good products. Not this webcam. To use with Ichat you must BUY another program. Got it to work once with Skype after I reinstalled both Skype and the Ice Cam drivers. Next time I started up Skype same thing happened. Not worth the money.
I bought this player for the gym and long rides on my motorcycle after losing my iRiver on the road. I really miss the iRiver...it was built like a tank compared to the Sansa c240. The sound quality is decent but I'm on my 3rd unit because the headphone jack wore out on the previous 2 players. I haven't taken the device apart myself because I wanted to be able to RMA it, but it seems like the sauder connection broke and only the right channel will work unless you wiggle the post in the jack. The device was well taken care of in both instances...they just sat in a pocket.
I just got this DVD burner, and the installation was one of the easiest one I have ever made, including the software installation (Nero 7). Everything was OK until I started using the software, first the Nero 7 that came with the unit is a trial version (30 days), Second, anything I try, it brings me to the "Update (BUY) Screen", I don't like to be forced to spend money because Nero wants me to do so. I will buy, yes, but another multimedia software. Nero, I think that this trick is backfiring on you! And Sony, I think that you should make sure that the software that you include with your products should be fully functional, no updates required, unless you want to update.I would not recomend this product to anybody, unless it comes with different software
Setup was fine. But after a few days, the computer would freeze up. It took awhile to determine the cause. I finally found that it was the wg121 causing the issue. It's a random occurance, basically it could happen in a few minutes or several hours. Tech Support is a shame. Still trying to get it to work, but from the www.broadbandreports.com forum, it doesn't look good. This seems to happen if you have an AMD motherboard.
This keyboard is actually well designed conceptually. It's not too big and has many features. The trackball is quite good--it feels smooth, is relatively large and responds finely on screen. Also, the scroll wheel is a nice feature. Add to that a variety of hot keys and it seems this would be a winner. However, the feel of the keys is so annoying it is almost unusable. The keys feel mushy and almost sticky with no tactile "click" feel. It is not conducive to fast typing. Also, the mouse click buttons occasionally stick. Finally, the battery compartment is poorly located. The "lock" of the battery cover sticks out far too much and can easily snag your clothing or jeans if you use the keyboard on your lap. This usually results in the battery cover opening and the batteries falling out all over the place. I have used this keyboard for ~1 yr and I think I've had enough. Maybe the newer productions are improved, but my advice is to try it out at a store first.
I used these cables for more than a couple of months, and they seemed to work well. I've read that a digital signal either gets there, or it does not. I purchased 3 of these "cables to go."Well, every once in a while, I would have the video blink out and then quickly blink back on in a DVD movie. I was not able to reproduce the error, as it was completely random, and never in the same place of the movie. Normally, it was once per movie or every other movie. I thought maybe it was my player malfunctioning.With component and composite cables, I would check to make sure they were tight, so why not with HDMI. I just ever so slightly wiggled the HDMI connection right where it attached to my Sony HDTV.What do you know, the video blinked out and quickly back on from the slight wiggling, just like I experienced in the movies. Ok I thought, maybe it was my HDMI port on my Sony?So, I tried the wiggle test on another port, AND on ANOTHER HDTV, and using ALL 3 of these cables I purchased on both my Sony and my Panasonic HDTV's. Guess what? The video blinked off and on again with the wiggle test, no matter where it was connected. An extremely loose connection to be sure. It wasn't just 1 of these cables, but all 3 I had.I replaced all my "cables to go" cables with a different brand, and they all withstand the "wiggle test." Approximately 1 month and 12 or so movies later, no more random video drop outs.Conclusion:Even on 2 different HDTV's and different HDMI ports, these 3 different "cables to go" cables had an extremely loose connection.Apparently an HDMI signal that doesn't fit tightly can lose connection and cause dropouts.Don't buy these "cables to go." The actual cable might be fine, but the HDMI male connectors are not so good.
This stereo would be great if it wasn't for the fact that the bass is far too much and can't be turned down.
the rd-xs34su is a very poor choice machine to buy the tv guide dose not show up have had it pluged in for two weeks nothing the clock is one hr ahead of my time and you cant set it it has to be set wit the tv guide program so for get buying this unite called customer service and got hug up on dont buy.
I received the scanner, but there was no software included. Without the software, the scanner is useless. I contacted the seller about this problem, and have not heard back from them. I would not buy from this seller again.
I got the 4 GB memory stick - but I never got the duo adapter. So, the picture and description do not match what you actually get.
I finally got the doodie-brown Zune that I ordered from Amazon on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). Got a GREAT deal on it, but was unable to have it shipped until December 31.Yah! I get it, open it, load software, configure, attempt to load my massive music collection. However, at this point I notice that the memory hog Zune software leaves a lot to be desired.The only way to add music to the Zune it by selecting it from a list that displays cute little album covers. There is not a browse folder option, as ALL WINDOWS machines and even the iPod have... let me repeat, there is no way to go browse for a certain file to add to the Zune, you must painstakingly go through an entire collection of little pictures to add music. Really, Microsoft, did nobody think to add a Browse by.. folder view option that is SOOOOO prevalent in ALL Microsoft software, up until this point?I have an iPod, too... I really thought that iTunes was the worst software ever, until I got the Zune.
Bought this product. Had problems with compatible media. At first, HP support said I had to buy HP media (how convenient, and expensive). I finally found a media that worked (Dysan, if you have ever heard of them). The drive just went out on me. I have the original 50cd spindle of media here. I have burned less than 50 cd's in the drive. I wasted 4 hours trying to figure it out. It spins fine, it opens/closes fine, but windows just says 'insert disk'. I contacted HP support, after wasting my time with newbie tasks, they had me unplug the ide cable...1. Turn off the computer.2. Open the case and disconnect the data cable from the back of theHP CD-Writer Plus drive.3. Power on the computer.4. Insert one of the discs that you have been unable to read.* If the media indicator light flashes and then is on solid,there appears to be an issue with the data cable, IDEController, drivers, or Windows configuration.* If the media indicator light flashes and then goes out, pleaseget back to me with the results.The light stayed off... so the drive is bad. Too bad for me, out of waranty. I am suspicious, I but it is 'timed' to go bad. This will be my last HP product, since I am also having HP scanner problems, not having Windows XP support. OH, and you cannot get Win 2000 server drivers for this burner either. I am going to buy the Sony 48/12/40. Hey Compaq, ENJOY!
I would have to agree that this product seems to be more a toy, than a camera. I purchased the Poloroid Izone last year for my daughter, at half the price and it was a much better product. I have no one to blame except myself. I should have immediately returned it to Aol, and will be much smarter about my purchases through them in the future. I was just so excited to be able to take pictures, upload and send. Wouldn't embarrass myself at this point. Would really like to try and sell on the netmarket, but would be too humilating to do to someone else.
I had an iaudio M5, and absolutely adored it for an entire week before it decided to take a dump on itself. One day, I turned it on and the poor thing just got confused. It ran from song to song playing a few seconds of each, while Japanese kanji and Korean characters ran across the screen where the English titles once scrolled by. I took it back and exchanged it for another one. The second one lasted two days before it suffered the exact same fate.Was it corupt files? The format is drag and drop and that's what I did. The files I ported over were mostly ripped from CDs with a few Napster leftovers. But I've never experienced this problem using the same songs on my iriver or my JVC MP3 players. So what gives? I haven't a clue. Maybe it was a bad batch. But in any case, I no longer have an M5.This experience is months after returning the iAudio X5. The problem with the X5 was that it's claim to last up to 14 hours didn't pan out. The internal ion battery barely lasted four hours. That's not long considering I needed it for 90 minute stints several times a week.The iAudio continues to recieve great reviews, and it is a nifty little device when it works. Hopefully, my situation is rare and others will enjoy their players for years.
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. =)
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 also purchased this product without reading the reviews. Oh soooo misleading, now I am leaving on a 2 week trip with no charger!!! Very, Very poor item description.
One week after I bought it, the 30Gb zune won't turn on. I tried every mothod, it just doesnt response any thing. I found that many users have the same problem. It's really not a good choice.
Wow, I don't think that I have ever been this disappointed by a mail order item before. The case is really poorly constructed. It is two thick pieces of plastic. I couldn't get the two parts to stay together. It is really was low-rent compared to the very nice iPod itself. It reminded me more like product packaging than an actual product. This probably costs $1 to manufacture. I bought a lovely iSkin at a local Apple store. Which is an excellent alternative.
2 Stars -- I'm sure this FM transmitter works somewhat okay if you are in a rural area or small town where there are only a few radio stations available. But unfortunately, this product performs very poorly in the city, which should not be a surprise. When I finally found a frequency that had no interference from radio stations, the sound quality was entirely unacceptable, even coming through my car's high-end sound system. I recommend either burning MP3s to CD or having your MP3 player professionally installed in your car. Skip any FM Transmitters if you care at all about the quality of the sound.5 Stars -- To Amazon for giving me a full refund on this item!
Kensington Ci70 Wireless Desktop Set Titanium with Keyboard and Mouse K64391US (Purchased on 03/19/2008)by KensingtonMouse quit working.Not happy with product.Monte NicholsKensington Ci70 Wireless Desktop Set Titanium with Keyboard and Mouse K64391US
This router has been a problem from the moment I took it out of the box. I was always warned to buy equipment by weight, and this thing weighs less than the package it came in. It's cheap, cheap, cheap. I have been plagued with download stalls since installing this. Thank God I didn't toss our old Netgear router in the trash, because it's been very handy to have it standing by when the DLink's wireless isn't absolutely necessary. Looking at the two side by side, the DLink is pathetic -almost comical. Its status lights blink pointlessly denoting practically nothing other than the fact that it's sucking power. The Netgear router on the other hand, is sturdy metal, solidly built, and has never failed. I'm off to buy one of *their* wireless routers. It's too late for me to get my money back on this piece of garbage, but it's not too late for you. RUN!
I purchased a new (not a refurbished) 30-gig ZUNE as a gift for my wife. On receiving the new Zune we tried to charge and play it - it never worked. After several lengthy calls to Microsoft for their assistance we were informed the device is defective and to send it in for either repair or replacement. MS had sent a box with which to send the device to their repair or replacement shop. After being gone for a good period of time it was returned to us. On opening the original return package we noticed the device was replaced with a refurbished unit. I had purchased a new device however I received a rebuilt one - likely with a used hard drive, screen and battery, and whatever repairs there were to make it work. There is no way of telling how old the device is. Had I wanted to originally economize I would have bought a refurb'ed unit. After several lengthy phone calls to MS and talking to ten different people we were told it is their practice to replace defective units with refurbished units. We were not told this before sending it back. Be aware of this when returning your device for repairs - you may likely get a rebuilt one and yours refurbished for someone else. Fortunate for us we purchased this ZUNE from Amazon who replaced it on hearing of our plight - Amazon is the place to shop for nearly all your wants/needs. S.D.
I received an Installcard with a car sterio my girlfriend bought me as a present. I requested a installation at a convenient time for me within a few days on their website. I received a install date confirmation after my requested date, so I declined. It then became impossible to use the website. When I called the company to set up an installation I was informed that I could not do so. I have to wait for a call that will come sometime in the next couple of days. I pleaded for a number to call so I could just schedule a stupid radio installation, but the operator on the other end was adamant. I'm a busy person, and jumping through these hoops wastes way too much of my time. I have my credit card ready and willing to pay them to install this radio, but they insist on giving me the runaround. It boggles the mind. My advice is to spend the extra few bucks and just pay somebody to install your equipment and stay clear of this.
After four years of service my old Linksys WRT54G started to intermittently drop its client connections, requiring me to reboot to recover. Four years isn't a really long time but I decided to replace it with a new wireless router. After some research I purchased a D-Link DIR-625 looking forward as an alternative to the Linksys. I currently have a D-Link wireless print server (DPR-1260) downstairs that is working just perfectly from which I print wirelessly from anywhere in the house.The DIR-625 came with the standard router with 2 antennas, power adapter, and setup CD. Being in IT I was tempted to skip the setup CD but went ahead and fired it up. I followed the simple disconnect this, then this, now reconnect this instructions. The last step is for the DIR-625 to "configure itself" and then connect to the internet. Alas it was able to configure itself (I could connect to it) but it could never negotiate an internet connection with my DSL modem. My previous Linksys, or a PC plugged right into the modem, was fine so it wasn't the DSL modem. I spent a fair few hours troubleshooting, even logging directly into the DIR-625 (192.168.0.1) to check out settings. It just couldn't establish an internet connection.Frustrated, I repacked it, got an RMA number for return, and ordered a Linksys WRT54GL. I received it tonight. It came with the standard router with 2 antennas, power adapter, and setup CD (sound familiar). Again I resisted the temptation to skip right to manual setup and instead followed the setup CD. Within 5 minutes of unboxing I was online, indeed writing and transmitting this review via WRT54GL wireless connection. Incidentally both devices have similar signal strengths (I was expecting the "Rangebooster" D-Link to be stronger but now suspect there's more marketing than range boosting).My DSL-modem-wireless router setup is pretty basic. I may have received a defective DIR-625, and had I requested replacement it may have been fine. Regardless, I'm back to a Linksys wireless router (WRT54GL this time) and the D-Link wireless print server.
I used mine for less than the time it took to deplete one pair of AA Sony 2500 mAh batteries and to listen to 4 CDs of a recorded book. It quit working with just an "Err" message showing, so I cleaned the CD, but it would not start loading that or any other CD. The disc spins, the laser moves on its track, but it doesn't even start playing. Sometimes it does eventually read "Err," but more often it just sits with "---" showing on the display. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
ZERO STARS - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I have had many fine Magnavox products and this is not one. This was a birthday gift to our daughter. The unit worked fine for about six months - except the remote only works from about five feet away. I have not had any problems with the VCR but the DVD player comes back with a Disc Error even on new DVD's. Now I can only play VCR's but I already had a VCR player so what's the point. The warranty is useless., timed to expire right before the machine dies. A $130 lesson learned, review the product before your buy.
I got this from the My Coke Rewards (MCR) program, so it was free. I see Amazon has it for less than $15, which is about the most I would recommend anyone pay. The speakers sound OK, not a whole lot of bass, but give the size of the speakers, its not surprising. The speakers are small and would not take up much room if portability is important. There is no volume control on the speakers, volume control is handled by your mp3 player. It takes 4 AAA batteries to power, although it comes with a cable to power it through a computer's USB port or you can buy a transformer to run it from household power. Overall, they seem to be fairly well built. I have been using it while working out in my shed and the speakers can get fairly loud, but like I said, they are lacking in bass.The MCR site says it is for iPods, and while it may be tailored to provide a nice "dock" for iPods, the connection to the speaker is through the headphone jack. It is not a true "dock" where you can charge up your iPod. This has the advantage that non-iPods can "dock" themselves using the built in dock if they have a bottom earphone jack and are similar enough in size and shape to an iPod, like my Sansa Fuze is a copy of the previous gen. Nano and fits in the "dock" quite nicely so I can use the built in headphone jack on the "dock" of the speakers. The speakers come with a cable to connect to the headphone jack on any mp3 player that can't fit in the "dock".Overall, these are an OK set of speakers. If you are looking to not spend more than $15 for speakers then I would recommend this set, however, if you are willing to spend more, I would recommend getting something larger that has better bass. If I had to do over again, I would not have used up my MCR points on these speakers seeing how much they are worth. I could have DL'd three albums for the MCR points this set cost me.
These greedy degenerates have made my experience horrible and time consuming. I bought a ipod classic used from someone who apparently had a mac so I had to format it. Well after formating I tried to use it. A message came up that said connect to your computer use itunes to restore. The problem is that I pay a neighbor to use her signil and my connection goes off every once and awhile and the speed is slow....sooooo I cant download itunes because right at the end of trying to download itunes an error message pops up. Even if I get this to work I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER APPLE PRODUCT AGAIN EVER. I bought a shuffle new 2 years ago, its funny I never have to jump through hoops or download itunes with ANY non apple mp3 player (all of which are far cheaper. Apple is horrible. If they go out of bussines GOOD.Oh and non of my itunes I had on my computer would play on my mp3 player after the shuffle was stolen. Dont buy apple ipods, get an mp3 player from someone else and save time and money.
I bought these cds a lot of time ago and I remember that I lost 5 cds because of problems in the burning process (10% of Cds was lost).The quality of this CDs is not very good. The upside surface is very vulnerable and you can even scratch it easily only by touching at it. You can easily remove the surface completely! The result is going to be an unusable transparent CD.Many of these discs are right now a waste because of the problems with the surface and hardly will buy cds from this manufacturer again. Though, I understand, it's a good price.Please be aware of the quality.
The unit itself seems to work pretty well if and when it is working at all. The software is horrible, though. Sometimes I'll try to start one of the programs, and it will tell me no compatible scanner is attached to my computer. Other times the same software works fine. Sometimes the one touch buttons will start a program successfully. Sometimes they won't. Fun, fun...I was also very happy to find that once the MP830 was installed, I could no longer upload photos from my (Canon) digital camera to my PC via USB. Nice! I think Canon's tech support blamed this on Microsoft, saying that you can't have both a scanner and a camera using the Twain drivers on the same machine. Funny that I never had that problem with any of the other scanners I've owned. Anyway, so I can just use the built-in card reader to transfer my photos, right? Umm... sure, if I want to sit around all day. The card reader on the MP830 is excruciatingly slow. And as for one of the big reasons for buying the machine -- the duplex printing -- well as others have said, it uses color ink, and hence costs a fortune and looks horrible.The review stating that you can't go wrong with this unit is just... well... wrong.
Tried the speakers on my stereo inside before I mounted them on our screened porch. They sounded OK for their size. They lasted about an hour on the back porch before one speaker failed.
What exactly is a fiber optic cable? It transports sound using a digital signal. In fiber optics, light is used to transport this digital data. The digital signal is made up of 1 and 0. 1 being light, 0 being no light.I recommend using the Monster Standard Cables and always will. But there Ultra line is a little overpriced.So how should I decide between buying a "high end" fiber optic cable and an ok one. Well, the fact that it is triple the cost of this cable kind of gets me. I purchased a top of the line, Monster Cable THX Ultra 1000, that was really expensive. The Ultra 1000 is more durable, and uses higher quality materials that transport the light more efficently. Yea it did sound slightly better. But if you plan on using it for a CD player or a cheaper surround sound system, you won't need the really expensive stuff. The cheapre monster line does perfectly well. But even for me, I ended up returing the Ultra 1000. Why you ask? The quality didn't meet the price. Its not worth it unless you plan on building a top of the line home theater that you plan to use every day. For most people, the cheaper monster cables will be more than enough of an improvement that they'll notice the difference and be happy enough.Overall, I gave this Monster Standard cable a 2 because it is overpriced for the quality. If you plan on spending this much, I recommend that you just purchase a professional cable.Notes for new users of these cables:- Make sure your DVD player or Cable/Satallite reciever has the fiber optic output, as a lot of the cheaper ones don't.- Pull off the plastic protective coverings on each end of the fiber optic cables. These are there to protect the cable during transit/storage.- Be careful not to bend the cables around too much or strtch them to meet the distance you want them to reach. Buy a longer one if you need to.- If the black coating on the cable gets striped a bit, consider buying a new cable, as the damage allows light to seep out, thus, distoring the quiality.2005 - David Chen - All Right's Reserved
I needed an external optical drive that my Toshiba M200 would recognize as a boot disk. For my needs, this was the only name-brand drive I could buy from a reputable dealer with fast shipping in the $100 range. The reason these are still in stock is because they are a shoddy, terrible product.The place where you lock on the disk inside is razor-thin, the drive is noisy and ugly, and using it as boot disk for XP only worked after a nail-biting second try. I'll be gently packing this back in it's box and storing it in my closet for the next time I need a boot disk (hopefully never).As far as a sleek, plug and play external USB optical drive that is sturdy and fast, I recommend the Sony DRX-S70U. Too bad I can't use it as a boot disk though!
I decided to return this and I just got my iPod nano today instead. Ok, the iPod nano is twice the price, but as they say, you get what you pay for! The iPod lacks a microphone, big deal, I would use it 3 or 4 times for the novelty of it at most. It has no real world advantage. And the iTunes software that comes with the iPod is quite simply amazing. i have never used something so easy to organize my music. And get this, when I stop an audio book on my PC, and then I play it on the iPod, it plays from where I had left off on the PC, and then when I get home, I plug the iPod in, and keep playing from the PC, same thing, it plays back from where it left off on the iPod. Why has no one ever mentioned this in my researching of the iPod?? It's so useful!The construction of the Creative Zen nano (gee, wonder where you got that third name from??) is not very good either. Whilst the iPod is almost a work of art, the Creative's seams do not even line up, and it creaks when you squeeze it. It feels so very cheap. Well, yeah, but it is.
where do i start, its not true 8 gauge first of all more like 10-12 which will cause your fuse to blow if your amp draws more current than the wire can supply. Fuse holder and ring terminals are cheap overall not worth it just save your money and spend it on a true amp kit like JL, rockford, monster etc. not this garbage.
I have a 2 gb player, which I like. I wanted a player with more capacity, so I ordered the 8 GB model. I tried charging the device but it never seemed to take a full charge. When I attached the device to my computer, I got a message about invalid drivers for the device. I looked at their online support and tried their suggestions, but it didn't help. I talked to Creative Zen phone support many times, they seemed to be more interested in getting rid of me rather than helping me. They would send me emails suggesting solutions and hang up as quickly as they could. I updated Windows, motherboard drivers, changed registry settings, cleaned the drive and reset the device, all to no avail. I returned one device and got another, just to see if the first device was defective. It didn't help. I tried the phone support again, and they sent me the same emails I got before. I finally gave up and am now looking at other higher capacity devices.
I had no problems with this until I became a POGO.com player. The games from EA sports sponsored by Pogo have compatibility issues. The pogo website says 3-com and D-link cards do not have these issues. Wish I knew that when I bought it.Dan
This is my first laser printer, and at first I was very happy with it. Then the honeymoon ended. First of all, the toner cartridge is fitted with a "smart" chip, so you cannot refill it yourself. This is, in the opinion of many, an illegal practice, as it prevents you from using a third-party toner refill. Note that the 1250W (previous model) does not have this "feature," so you may be better off with that one.Do not, ever, try to use the duplex printing feature (print on both sides) of the 1350W. If your document ends with an odd-numbered page, the resulting output is misnumbered! Also do not do anything on your computer concurrently with printing, as the driver has a very short attention span, and forgets which page it is printing.Many one-sided pages emerge smudged on the reverse side.Paper feeding is fair, but occasionally the printer stops with a "jam" message. You must open the cover and look for a sheet of paper jammed inside, but you will not find one.Honestly, forget Minolta and look elsewhere. For real!
C/L used to make sturdy with the zipper flaps made of koskin.No more! The sides are made of flimsy cheap thin Nylon and the zipper does not close the case compleatley on the top.I would estimate about an open 1/2 inch of space remains left open on the top when tring to zip the case completely.You might as well but a wallet that is all nylon, at least some other brands like Fellows have thick nylon sides.This is cheapo stuff....The price is low so is the quality - I dont like the fact that air/moisture/dirt/dust can get in the case more easily due to it not sealing up compleatly at the top of the case when zippered!!
All other appliances have worked in my 2006 Hyundai, but not this one. Had to return it to Amazon for a refund
I can't write a fair review of this product. It was incompatible with my (admittedly outdated) system. I had to send it back. It might wirk just fine with a more sophisticated system but it didn't work at all for me.
I've been through 3- each broke w/in the warranty period (except the last one... so now I'm stuck with it). I may disassemble it and make my own housing. Piece of junk- not even a good purchase for the curious.
I felt compelled to write a review about the terrible customer (non)service I received by TheBoom.I purchased 7 headsets to be express delivered to my office for my sales team. The headphones arrived quickly, but did not work with any of my teams' computers (even though I purchased their recommended converter). I would definitely consider myself to be technically savvy, and I work with computers every day. There were no instructions or guides included in any of the boxes- not even a page with a phone number or a website for support. I went to their site, got the info, and left several pleasant voicemails and emails.This went on for TWO WEEKS. Then finally, when I threatened to contact the BBB and leverage my social media skills to broadcast my negative experience, did they call me and said someone would be in touch the next day. Then I never heard from them again.The headphones are junk- the noise cancelling in the ear cups is nonexistant (all it does is hiss loudly), and the noise cancelling in the mic is mediocre at best.Don't waste your time or your money with these headphones or this company!!
I purchased this Samsung Terrestial Receiver several years ago.It performed well until last fall when it stopped working.You could no longer turn it on.When your pressed the power button either by remote control or by pressing the button on the unit it just started "clicking"!It joined my Samsung DVD Home Theater in the great electronics grave yard.The home theater lasted about the same length of time (maybe 4 years).The only good that came out of these experiences is that I learned not to buy Samsung products in the future.Get me once, shame on me, get me twice shame on you!
This product stopped working a few days after purchase. 5 phone calls and 2 emails were not returned by SanDisk. This product did not work as advertised and no technical support of any kind is available. I would not buy this brand again.
I have gotten this being told my others i n the station, im a volunteer firefighter in a small town. it wont receive our signals, it skips over. I will not get this ever again.
I bought a brand new 52" LCD Samsung. With it I bought this cleaner. NO OTHER CLEANER HAD EVER TOUCHED THE BRAND NEW SCREEN. After using this cleaner once (with screen cooled down and so on) it left streaks all over the screen that are simply IMPOSSIBLE to remove. I tried distilled water and iKlear on it to remove the streaks left by the Monster product but eventhough iKlear would not add any new streaks of it's own it simply could NOT remove any of the streaks left by this Monster spray. Don't use this product on LCD screens!Update: I hunted and hunted for solutions on how to remove the streaks. Finally I found it and it worked like a charm. Go buy 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol from the drug store. Mix this with 50% distilled water (and 50% by volume isopropyl 90% or higher purity). Use two microfiber lint-free cloths. Wipe gently but thoroughly with the wet cloth (saturated with your 50/50 mix but not dripping) then dry with a dry cloth (again gently). It removed all the terrible streaks caused by the Monster junk and the screen is now crystal clear and streak free. Cost: about $1.20 for this mixture/solution plus the cloths were from the iKlear package I already had.
I bought Poxmaxx thinking that I would be able to control my music better. I loaded the software and it locked up my computer. I unloaded it and reloaded it and it did the same thing again. I then went on line to see if I could contact anyone at the company and there is no phone. I then sent an email and it has been a number of days with no response. I don't even know if this stupid company is still in business.Don't buy this under any circumstances.Horrible product
I bought this drive in November 2007 and used it as my Time Machine drive since then. It died two days ago. Lasted less than the internal drive in my Mac. I guess that is not a good sign for a backup drive...
imy expectations for these headphones were waaaaay too high when i got them i was excited.. upon first time use i was highly disappointed. The sound quality was HORRIBLE the adjustable "Sub-woofer" was a complete disaster and upon 20 minutes of having them i am returning then... if you read this review nd you still buy these headphones then something is wrong with you... all around these headphones are dreadful and i will not be purchasing any skull candy headphones again
Both of the Tiffen filters I bought (2 separate orders, a few weeks apart) arrived smeared with some kind of greasy gunk.It was extremely difficult to get them clean.What ever the stuff was just got smeared around, and it took me forever to get it all off.I still worry that there may be a film of it left on there that will degrade the clarity of my photos.It wasn't worth the hassle to return them, but next time I need a filter, I won't buy Tiffen.
After many wasted hours and trying this card in 3 separate systems, I gave up. Plugging it into the PCI slot locked down each system. Save your money - it doesn't work.
Tried this because reviews of more expensive antennae were not too convincing - figured I'd start with the low-end. Best this antenna could do was to get me ABC, but only when I was holding it as high and close to the window as possible.I live in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn, NY on the 2nd floor.Am going to try the "Paper Thin Leaf" Indoor HDTV antenna next and see if the additional price is merited!
This doesn't fit the latest Ipod Nano. Definitely not worth the money. Recommend the Agent 18.
If I could give this product NO stars I WOULD! HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! They do not offer a phone number for Tech Support and when you email them, they NEVER reply! I used there product for a few months and even gave them a positive review on it, but then it STOPPED WORKING!!!!!!!!! I had the 2007 Podmaxx BUT WARNING......... The 2008 Podmaxx IS WORSE!!!! It will NOT record ANY DVDS in your Collection EXCEPT for home DVDs!!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!
Well, I bought this particular DVD player, and loved it for about...8 months. Then, it wouldn't recognize any disks that were placed in it. I brought it in for repair, figuring if its cheap, i'll just get it fixed, since I liked it. Turned out the "laser assembly" had failed, according to the technician. It would be more expensive to repair than to replace, so I tossed it, and bought a different model from Phillips
I really like this alarm clock, but it has some major flaws.Pros: Being able to wake up to a song is really awsomeThe display is very visable at nightDual alarm system is handy if you have a schedual that you regularly get up at different timesCons: No battery backup (This is a must, because the house power in most places flickers at least once a month and resets the alarm)I gave it a two, becasue I need a batery backup. I had to buy one to use this alarm and that is annoying
I bought this recently and I am not too happy with this product. It is easy to setup and works most of the time (with XP). However, it may decide to stop working by giving this error - No video signal detected. Powering it off/on and restarting the Arcsoft software (which is pathetic) makes it work again. I called HP tech support (somewhere in India), they asked me to re-install the driver. I re-installed the Arcsoft software since the USB 2.0 driver is already part of XP. No luck.Also, using the S-Video cable makes the device or the arcsoft software not too friendly (video signal not detected problems)I also upgraded to a USB 2.0 PC card but burning a DVD takes the same time as using USB 1.1. Not sure what else needs to be done.In short, buy it if you just want to capture video from your old camcorder and burn straight to DVD. Forget editing the captured video.
I should have learned when the 40GB model of this thing nearly destroyed my images (see my Amazon review of that model for the full story. Search Amazon for 'MediaGear Flash HD to Go 40GB'). I decided to give the 60GB model a try, thinking my 40GB had been a single bad unit. No such luck. The 60 failed and destroyed my images in almost exactly the same way. If I could give negative stars for this piece of junk, I would. Avoid this at all cost. Trust me.Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
I decided to return this device after using it for fourteen days.Some of the reviews talk about replacing file servers with this device, which is probably too much to ask. The SC101 actually offers a great feature set for its price and, for the home user, it certainly looks good on paper.Installation was easy, upgrading the firmware was easy, and the backup software that comes with it is among the best I have seem in terms of being user friendly and having a nice feature set.If you are a home user, the fact that static IP addresses are not supported is almost irrelevant. The beginners probably have DHCP on their network already, so this should not even be an issue. If you do not, any cheap router will let you create static DHCP leases that will keep security while supporting this device. All you have to do is create a range with four IP addresses per SC101 on your home network. This can be much more difficult to pull off on an office/corporate network--again, this is a device for the home and small business user.There is plenty of documentation in Netgear's site. Believe me: I bought and returned a couple of enclosures before I got this one. They were more expensive, worked erratically, and had NO documentation WHATSOEVER. Manufacturers think these devices are simple enough so they cut corners in documentation. Well, turns out they are not. I bought a quad drive icebox 800 enclosure and it was the worst piece of equipment I have seen in ten years of experience in IT.The device is very silent and powers itself off when sees no activity.Some of the cons include a relatively big AC adapter, and the fact that the file system is proprietary (not readable without the Netgear software). This should not matter for most home users. Make sure the drives you attach to the enclosure are clean and all the data in them has been backed up BEFORE you install them in the SC101.My overall rating is low because I could not get any write speeds better than 600Kb--much less than the almost 7Mb advertised. Netgear support blamed it on spyware. On a freshly installed machine? At this speed, it takes up to two days to copy 100GB of data. Some people claim they have seen better performance, but I tried troubleshooting this device for two weeks with little improvement.This device is not supported under Windows XP Media Center Edition.
if you have a problem with sirius you are out of luck.bought radio and boombox nothing but problems...wanted to cancel another order i placed as a gift.beware they will not cancel orders, even if they have not been shipped...problem with my new unit ,they will not help... and can be very rude.this was not my first purchace from sirius, and while their radio content is excellent... customer service is the deal breaker... they suckcall them with questions before you buy... you'll get something else
Camera works fine and is not complicated to install but the picture quality is very poor even sitting less than a foot away from the "eye." You must be about six inches away for the picture to be clear.
While this alarm clock has Ipod capability, it does not charge the Ipod. It also does not have any battery back-up, so every time you move the clock you end up needing to reset the time. Just annoying. This is not a user friendly alarm clock and I am very disappointed with it.
I too bought a refurb from Philips and it died like clockwork just outside of the warranty period. If you don't believe me and other reviewers here do your own research on the AVS forums. Read the horror stories. I wish I had done that before I decided to purchase it. Also, ask yourself why there are so many bad refurbs around. ANSWER: Because this TV obviously suffers from some inherent design flaw and has quality control issues. I agree the picture was great for the short time it worked. It also has great hookups for home theater, DVD etc. But how long will it last? Factor in Philips piss-poor customer service for the Total Loss. Never again.
Installed the driver but could not get it to work under Windows 7. I tried to open the port with Putty but would not open. Windows shows the driver is installed and device is running correctly but could not get it to talk to the serial device..
I should return this item considering it is faulty...wiring to thin and does not keep a steady signal i was using for outdoor wifi antennae....shame to say i paid the same price for a better wire and its 4x as thick...i need to find a replacement part for the other one as this one does me no good....big waste of money and time...im very disappointed in amazon selling products that arent any good....i just dont have the time to ship this back...dont buy this product
Purchased this to use in the underwater caves in Mexico, specifically b/c of flash, but in reality, I never remembered to put the flash on when I snapped, as the fish were moving so quickly and it was not like like shooting a still life. Also, could not see a clear window of what was being snapped- so the several rolls of 35 mm film that were taken all came out horrible. Luckily, we paid to have our guide use a digital underwater camera (auto flash) and he got some great shots, so all was not lost.
The printing speed and print quality for this printer is great, however this printer frequently jams. I would say about one in ten sheets jam up. Might be the type of paper I'm using but the same paper does not jam in my old HP printer.What good is fast printing speeds if you have to clear the machine every two minutes?
THE MEMORY STICK I GOT WAS FAKE AND IT DOESN'T WORK WITH THE PSP.BE CAREFULL WHERE YOU GET THE PRODUCT AN THE MONEY YOU PAY FOR THEM.
Let me begin by saying that these headphones remain to be my favorite pair I have ever owned. I love the sound quality, the bass is incredible and this set allows you to adjust the balance to suit your personal preference. All in all they are a wonderful set of headphones. Unfortunately they just aren't built to last any amount of time. Within a month of purchase the headphones began crackling and at the slightest touch of the cord the audio would cut in and out making them impossible to use if not perfectly still. Additionally after about a year the frame warped to the point that when folded the entire product is skewed. This makes them impossible to store without risking additional damage. And I was very nice to the pair, always keeping them in their storage case when not in use and being careful not to put stress on the cord. It just too bad that the product doesn't stand the test of any amount of time. In conclusion the products performance is great, some of the best headphones I have ever used, but the quality of the product is severely lacking and caused me to waste $70 on headphones which are now more of a hassle to use than anything. Sorry Skullcandy but you just barely missed the mark with this unique and impressive set of headphones.
I ordered a cable to connect my computer with the television and amazon sent me the wrong one. I cannot use this one.
The black ink gets a brown rusty finish almost immediately regardless of whether the print is under glass or not and in an office or in my home. I don't want to have to use a clear spray. I just ordered an off brand replacement to try their black.
I just can't deal with the sound quality. Plenty of bass, plenty of treble, but there's just not enough midrange. Turning the bass up doesn't help. It doesn't sound full, and it gives me a headache.On the bright side, this is a very cool looking speaker system. The volume buttons are cool, but I would prefer a knob that I can turn up and down quickly rather than pressing buttons repeatedly. The speakers are nice and small, which is why I bought it, since I have weird constraints on the size of the speakers that can fit on my desk, and all the other systems I looked at have speakers that are too tall. But I'll have to keep looking, since there's no point in buying speakers that don't sound acceptable.
I had ordered two of these ac adapters to go along with my O2 Cool 5" Desktop ac/Battery Operated fans and due to the fact these ac adapters are labeled as adapters for 3VDC 500mA. My favorite dc fan of all time is the Fantastic fan, they are truly amazing. The O2 Cool fans are passable but they don't send the wall adapter with the 5" fans so they can only be used with batteries until the adapters are purchased. Because they do not provide a wall adapter with their 5" fan purchases I have nothing to gauge what size I needed other than the 3VDC 500mA that is stamped by the port of the fan. Once I received this wall adapter order, I found there are two strange little holes on the ends of these adapters and the ends of these adapters do not fit into the ac adapter port of the fans. Frustrating but oh well, must send them back. Hopefully this review will save others some time and unnecessary frustration.Update: In looking further into this adapter business, it appears I need to purchase another part, a tubular part with two prongs to fit into the end of this contraption that has two prongs that will connect into the fan port. But which part for the port, the 2.1mm x 5.5mm or the 2.5mm x 5.5mm part? Or are either one of those correct? Point being, not only do you need this adapter but you also need to purchase another adapter for this adapter, with no way of really knowing which size adapter for this adapter until both (or more) are ordered, received and you see which one it is! And, a return of the incorrect size is sure to occur. Ask me if I'm having fun yet? lol I may not have to return these adapters because fortunately I had ordered a 2 count of Universal Dc Adapter coming with the different tips, and one of the included tips is for 3Volt. I will post an update with my findings. Again, hopefully this review will save others some time and unnecessary frustration.
This is a high priced embedded Linux computer that does very little for the approx $700/- that it costs. It is designed by a company that does not seem to understand software development. They have pulled together older version of Linux operating system with other open source Linux packages and put the product together with a 1980's style non-intuitive user interface that is slow and frustrating to operate.Startech does not maintain their software properly, there is no method provided for longer term upgrade of the software to newer versions of the Linux Operating system and other packages, so once you purchase the hardware, you are stuck with whatever software version is installed at the factory. They stop maintaining the product once they have a new hardware revision available. Only the PDF of the user guide is available on their website.It also seems that [...] does not follow the GNU/Linux licensing model by providing the source code to their product like many other hardware manufacturers do, even though the product seems completely based on GNU Open source software. I could not get any software downloads from their website or any response from them on this issue.I think you are better off looking elsewhere and most of the functionality in this box could be obtained by using the software that is freely available on the net and combining it with your own pc type hardware, rather than buying the same software packaged with the Startech SV1115IPEXT hardware. Save yourself frustration and money.[...].
Check the film speed for this camera - the ISO speed (once called the ASA speed).You won't find it.It used to be listed as 50 ISO, but it is actually 25 ISO, so they stopped listing it.You can determine the film speed by taking a picture of a gray card, checking the shutter speed and f stop stamped on the digital file, and comparing it with a light meter.The film speed on this camera is abysmal, which is why it is always shooting at a slow shutter speed, and warning of hand-held blur, even outdoors.
It turns on, it charges but that's it. It will not format on my Windows 7 system. I've tried everything.
Don't even think about buying this product. Drops internet every hour, at hte very least. Often has to be reset by powering down. Very poor signal strength. Expensive piece of worthlessness.I gave it only one star because 1)that's as low as it goes and 2)it flashes red and green LEDs whenever it powers down, making one want to get up and dance.
The transmitter is very easy to use.Unfortunately it doesn't work with my car. No matter what frequency I select, my 2006 Volvo XC90 radio cannot get a reliable signal from it. It's like listening to a very remote radio station - the transmission is getting broken all the time. Probably issue is with how antenna is located in this particular car as other people are saying it does work.
As previous efforts to access XM with Delphi, their product is crappy!! I went through FIVE (5) XM recievers, and finally cancelled my three year subscription. I wish there were other ways to access. I miss XM.
I paid good money for the replacement plan which should have been delivered around 26-29 June. It is now July 19th & I still have not received it !!!!
This item was a let down but,I guess you get what you pay for.This fan barely pushes any air.
I got two Terks, the 525 and the RCA 111 and tested all 4 for number of signals and for signal strength. The cheapest (111) came out head and shoulders above the rest. Not only did it receive 3 more channels than any other, but the signals were stronger. Plus, I save on electricity because I don't have to plug in the 111. I returned the 525 with a big grin on my face. $5 antenna and great signals from 25-30 miles!
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 had a really bad experience with this jumpdrive. My original stick gave up on me in just 4 months. It just stopped working. The replacement died from a power surge within one week. Unfortunately, Lexar doesn't replace damaged jumpdrive so I have to buy a new one. From my personal experience, I highly recommend against this flash drive. You may be more lucky, though.
When I first got this thumb stick it worked just as desired until it over heated and then it died. So be careful to stay away from this item.
It often fails on establishing connection when I start my PC.It's nothing to do with my PC. Only rebooting the darn router will solve the darn issue. You can imagine how it becomes really annoying over times.My humble suggestion to miserable wrt54gl users: don't turn off your PC if you hate the trip to your router.
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.
First I should say I love the Inno unit, and the concept of a satellite radio that I can use in the home, in my car, or carry around. But I've had problems with this one. The primary problem is that, after a couple of months of mild use, the battery will no longer hold a charge. I cannot use it out of the dock. I've gotten the runaround from Pioneer about service; I cannot recommend any Pioneer products if this service experience is representative of the company. Also, although reception is better with the Inno than the dismal MyFi that preceeded it, it still needs some work. Any Inno buyer should also plan to buy the headphones to improve reception outdoors.
I purchased this unit and went to install it on my roof. I started to get fairly good reception, but then as I was tacking the unit to the roof the connector came apart. I notice someone else here said the same thing. There is really no way to fix it, and I cannot believe how poorly built it is. I'm going to look at a different brand next time around. What a waste of money...
Those guys don't know anything about Apple. This product does not work with Panther. It is also amazingly slow under XP
While this worked, it was difficult to use. only lasted for 6 months then it died. total waste of time and money.
I was jazzed to see all the glowing reviews, but, it did not improve the AM reception in my area (San Jose, CA) at all.
I brought three of these. one hardly worked straight out the box. only one remote doesnt work. two of the three dvd players just stop working. one minute u are watching a dvd and when you take it out to change it the next disc or the same one for that matter comes up "bad disc" i have only had them for about two and a half months. I am so disappointed. so now i will have to buy a new dvd player. It is really sad that they were only made in may of 2007.
I purchased 4 spindles hoping for the best but was disappointed right from the start. Due to very lax packing on Amazon's part, one of the spindles was completely broken, bits of it floating in the box. The disks were still on the spindle and, thanks to the little foam circles at the top and the clear plastic disk at the bottom, the disks themselves appeared to be undamaged. I tried to burn 11 disks selected at random from the entire spindle and only 5 wrote. And at least 2 of those had verification errors. I packed them all up, including the remaining disks from the broken pack, and sent them back.These were about $.09 cheaper per disk than the others I'd been buying from Uline, but when more than half don't write, it's no longer a bargain. I'll stick with my Uline DVDs from now on.
I bought this product after seeing a good review in Consumer Reports. I wanted small speakers and the advertised dimensions seemed to fit my needs. Unfortunately I did not check the size of the base woofer. It is the size of a small doghouse! I returned the speakers without ever listening to 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 cartridge I received from Sophia Global was 20 months past the "install by" date. The packaging was intact, but it looked like it had been around for a while. Beware of this seller.
Purchased the bag for my 40D after two months the zippers broke, and between B& H camera & Canon all I have gotten is the run around on replacement, each blames the other and neiter is willing to honor the 1 year warrenty! great bag terriable zippers. I have made several purchase's from B&H, lens etc, but never again!
I recently purchased a U3 device. I added a few core apps that I thought would be useful and decided to add some more... WRONG! Sandisk has discontinued U3, there is no support, no software, no options. Sandisk has flipped any users the bird and just killed the sites. No warnings, no archiving for current users, just dead links.Thanks for nothing. DO NOT PAY EXTRA for U3! The only option is to uninstall U3 and install PortableApps from [...] Rumor is it's a better product anyway.
right out of the box this did not work! and i cant return it because i live in Trinidad and Tobago!
I used this on my Directv HD box to high end panasonic plasma and compared HDTV programing between this cable and component cables that came free with the HD Box. I actually like the free compoent cables better.
I bought my camcorder in August, right in time for the birth of my child. I took two hours of video with this camcorder, including about 20 pictures, with 5 pictures from recorded video. I put my camcorder away in a video bag protected from falls and heat etc. for a few weeks and the next time I took it out, I found that the voice does not work and that the picture looks like it is strobing. After calling the 1-800 number for support, I was told that my camcorder was out of warrantee and that it would cost me approximately... to fix. Beware of this camcorder - it is 'testy' and does not last very long. Don't look to Panasonic for help - they will tell you to mail it back and pay the repair costs and &quot;sorry for the inconvenience.&quot;
I strongly urge anyone considering this product to do a test-drive first. Apple has redesigned the thumbwheel and it just doesn't work properly. Its virtually impossible to stop on the desired album or track. Also, the album art is a disaster - images don't load timely and as they do, it causes the flow to freeze and then release 10 albums away from where you were trying to get to. The Nano doesn't have this delay issue, so it must be related to the hard-drive slower access times. But both the classic and nano both have the same redesigned thumbwheel that is very hard to control. I was completely frastrated with my experience. I'm not going to recommend another product, just don't buy this or the redesigned Nano.
NetGear typically makes decent products. Not this one.There have been longstanding and widely reported problems, many of which are crippling under Vista. One example are transfer speeds which slow to such a crawl that Vista locks up. Only hard boots help. Similar issues existed under XP (ironically less so which is actually a Vista file copy issue).My SC101 has effectively become un-usuable. With both drives being full I have to delete backup files (anywhere from 5-50 GB). The only way to do so is to break down delete processes into small increments of 50-100 MB to avoid above.Otherwise slow overall, drive attachment could be much easier, and support is found in user groups but not from NetGear.Good NAS backup drives starts at around $ 150, a good - and large - basic external hard drive via UBS can be had for well under $ 100.
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.
I've put up with this router for nearly 18 months. There has not been a period of more than 12 hours where I've had a reliable wireless signal. It drops CONSTANTLY. Online gaming is simply a no-go with this POS. To make it worse - it also drops all WIRED connections when it fails. This has caused embarrassment more than once, since I work at home and often share my work with others in real-time. I'm going to try a Linksys WBT54GL - it seems to be a winner. I'll try to report back after a month.UPDATE: The router I mention above has been flawless. Make sure you buy that specific version, as other Linksys routers have less reliable firmware.EDIT: My Linksys router has been flawless for a couple of years now. I did make a mistake, however. It's a wRt54gl. Whatever you do, don't buy the D-Link!!!
The software or the scanner will not read the information in dark areas of black and white negatives, causing clipping (featureless solid black areas). The software is not intuitive, is very obtuse, and is very, very limiting. There is a setting for "best quality scans" hidden in the [more...] menu under [settings]. The default is "good quality". Even after finding this and selecting "best" the scanner fails to read dark areas. It is not compatible with VueScan software, so your options to drive it with better software are not existing. Do not waste your money on this one.
I don't know how many stars to give it, because it didn't work for the purposes for which I intended it. It might be great for other devices.My setup is as follows: HP G60 laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1, Microsoft optical wheel mouse, and three Western Digital portable hard drives - an older 360 GB, a 750 GB, and a brand new 1 TB.When used with the Targus 4-port USB hub, my computer recognized the mouse, but all of the hard drives had issues. Some didn't connect at all while others rapidly connected and disconnected non-stop. I'll admit it's possible it could just be my system, but I did find another hub (see below) that worked as expected. In hindsight, I didn't look for any solutions at the time and I didn't even try a system restart with this Targus hub. Nevertheless, I prefer things to be simpler than that.I borrowed two other 4-port hubs to try. One was another Targus (different model) and the other was a JustCom (never heard of it before). The Targus had exactly the same problems while the JustCom worked just great for the most part. The JustCom stumbled when I plugged in all three hard drives and the mouse, but works with any combination of three of them even when I add a Memorex 4GB thumb drive. In the end, I traded the new Targus for the JustCom and I'm happy so far.
Bought from Blueproton (via Amazon) got a version 2 of the c250, so sadly it is not yet compatible with the much better Rockbox firmware. [...]The player doesn't have it's own software appears automatically in Vista as a mp3 player (storage device). Making playlists is clunky. It's a lot like a 1st gen MP3 player, I would say skip unless it's selling for ~$25.
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.
This antenna will pick up the signals but so does my broken antenna. The quality is not good and you have to set a different position for every channel. If you want to watch more than one channel, don't get this. It will drive you nuts.
I bought this printer after reading a number of good reviews on other websites. Regrettably, my experience with this equipment was horrible. The installation went smoothly, and the printer produced nice output right away. After about an hour away doing something else, I returned to print another job. When I sent the Word document to the printer, my PC crashed and began to reboot. This situation repeated itself two more times so I changed the USB cable, swapped the port on the PC that it was plugged in to, and downloaded and installed new drivers from the Lexmark website. Same story. The printer worked initially, and then crashed the PC when a PowerPoint presentation was sent to the printer.I made a total of 3 calls to Lexmark tech support, and each time got the same solution. Uninstall, reinstall and everything would be fine. Well it wasn't. Even though I explained in calls 2 and 3 that all the stuff they were telling me to do had already been tried, it seemed that they just kept following their same solution script. Lexmark seemed incapable of offering any new options to solve the problem.At this point I phoned Amazon customer service, explained my problem, and asked if they were able to do something to help me. I was stunned when the lady said she was sorry I had the problem, and would I like a replacement printer or a refund. I didn't want anything more to do with a Lexmark product at this point, so I asked for a refund. This is my idea of outstanding customer service. I am now looking for another color laser printer and will be choosing one from those available on Amazon Prime. My thanks to Amazon for amazing customer service. Lexmark could learn a lesson here, but I'm sure they won't.
I saw that some were having problems with drivers in reviews but I hadn't had trouble with HP products before so I thought I would give the product a try, it was a big mistake! After many hours of work I managed to get my computer back online. I though for a time this product had made my hard drive inaccesable. I make my living off my computer and can't afford to destroy it with a faulty product.
I am a computer programmer by trade and I can tell you that this product should have never made it to market. It constantly throws "ActiveX object errors", which from a programmers view are sure sign of poor programming. I have tried the music management portion and the DVD ripping portion of the software & neither one works. Save your money on this one; you will be glad you did. Too bad it is not possible to give negative stars, because giving it one star doesn't begin to describe how bad this product is.
This product is OK to carry just your handdeld PC. The protection for the screen is adequate. A few low points: a) No space for the expansion jacket b) No space for memory cards etc. This is just an Ok case,not great, being not bulky is its major appeal.There is a lot of room for improvement
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?
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.
Was lead to believe that this was needed with my purchase of a mono-pod. It wasn't. Unless I am too ignorant and can't figure out to use it, it was a waste of my hard earned 'shekels'. The unit seems to be of superior quality but not needed on a mono-pod. I would work well on a tri-pod not having an adjustable head. I would give it a 5 star rating on quality but give it only 1 star for functionality in my case. It is now sitting in the closet gathering dust.
I bought one iRock adapter on RadioShack and it was 30 bucks throwed down the garbarge...at first ir did work, but in my city there are a lot of radio stations so it was kind of difficult to make it stay in one frequency and work at all. Then it just died, I changed batteries, etc but it just not work, I turn it on and it turns off in seconds and I can get it to work...I hate it.
No. Never, never, never buy this. There is a very annoying hissing sound when the unit is turned on. I'm returning mine immediately.
for your escort 9500ix All you need is just the Direct Wire Power Cord the visor will block the GPS on this device.
This converter didn't work at all. I didn't dare to expect too much for that price in the first place, but still very disappointing...
Other people might like these headphones but my pair is bad. The headphones continually cut out and lose reception. They also have a bad hissing in them when they are on. I don't know if I'm missing something but I would not recommend these to anyone.
It was a decent router that went south just after the warranty expired. The wifi failed and it no longer broadcasts a signal, leaving behind a wired router which is of limited use to me.When I bought it, I was lured by the linux capabilities but now Asus has the WL-520GU which can run Tomato and DD-WRT, has USB Printserver/NAS functionality, and is based on the newer Broadcom chipsets. Plus it's half the price after rebate.That's what I'm using as a replacement and I'd recommend it over Linksys because it has a more solid build quality and so far it hasn't left me high and dry.Don't be fooled by the Cisco name - there's nothing professional about a router that fails after a year.
Verified these are straight through gender benders, not null modem adapters. Irritating since by the time I discovered it they were needed. My bad for not testing first, but still false labeling.
While this unit does everything it says (except throughput), make sure you don't need to go anywhere for a while. This unit is very slow, probably the slowest printer I've ever owned, and I've owned printers now for over 20 years. However, this is my first all-in-one. Also, don't use this if your spouse is asleep, as its noise will wake her/him up.The Pros are:Its wireless is niceIt prints, copies, scans, and faxesExcept for speed, it seems to do everything it promises on the boxThe Cons:Very slow. The unit is constantly "preparing" itself as you hear clicks and whirs and alignment etc, and this may delay the start of your job.The software/firmware is just weird. You can eventually get things to work, but it may take a while from a fairly unintuitive interface.Noisy. All that clicking and whirring is loud and disconcerting.All in all, while it's working for my light home use, I'm not very happy with the product. I'd recommend looking elsewhere, and my next printer will probably not be HP after this experience.
I bought this switch to accommodate me for easily switching between 2 cpus using 2 shared monitors. I had to install new video card on each cpu as expected. The problems of this switch are pretty annoying. Why did I say that it is annoying? Because...The First Problem: everytime I type 60+ more words per minute, it starts to act up. It starts to type itself like if I hold down the same key for period of time, so I have to hold the backspace key to get rid of all the junk. I have to keep retyping passwords over and over again since it messes up the typing. I guess the sensor/connection of this device for keyboard and mouse is not good.the Second Problem: Whenever both monitors go to screen saver or power monitor off, it won't come back up eventhough I touch the mouse or tab the keyboard or touch this switch or turn on/off the monitors. I actually have to press off/on key on the CPUs (so the PCs did not shut down properly).Otherwise, I am okay with the other features. So, because of these annoyances, I decided not to use it since it hassles me rather than provides me with efficiency. It is expensive but now it's just sitting covered with dust since I can't return it.
I have a simple KVM Swithc connecting together 4 computers and I bought this keyboard thinking it would be an esy upgrade. Nothing worked - no power, no operation - nothing. I tried finding updated drivers, uninstalling the old keyboard - everything - and nothing helped.
I bought this printer and used it to print up material away from home twice. Then after I had plugged it in at home there was an explosion when I tried to connect it to the USB port of my computer. Our satellite TV quit working immediately, the input had been blown and had to be replaced. Our 42" Plasma TV (2 years old) quit working a few days later. Strangely the USB port where the explosion occurred seems to be fine. I had enjoyed it until it proved to be very faulty.
This add-on is a great idea: it replaces your leather-covered screen protector with an easy to use voice recorder, and adds only a few millimeters more to the thickness of the slim Palm you bought originally (in part) for its slim profile. The recorder can hear your voice even if you whisper, allowing you to give it notes without calling attention to yourself. And the package is an eye-catcher with its clear smoke plastic case showing the marvelous electronic guts. But, herein lies its achilles tendon - the plastic forms the hinge that permits it to swing out of the way when you use the Palm. The hinge has two points at which it narrows to about a 1/16 of an inch. Mine broke after about two months of careful use - I expect others will break quicker - the first time it bangs into something. I have tried to use epoxy to repair the break, but the plastic is under pressure from a spring inside the hinge that keeps the recorder closed over the Palm, and even epoxy isn't enough to make up for the weakness. So, now I have an eye-catching piece of techno-trash for that bottom desk drawer. If the inventors had only gone for less eye-candy with a metal case or at least a metal hinge, it would be a 5-star accessory. Instead, its a waste of money.
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.
BE AWARE!!!! NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM NORCENT!!!!MINE Norcent DP 300 was out of order after A week! I called them. Thier reply was laughing at me and saying &quot;Can you operate HIGH-TECH Machine???&quot; I just hung up the phone and returned it back to Amazon!!!
IF you have a cassette deck (yeah, I know they are going the way of the 8 track) consider an Xm Auto Cassette Adapter. Cheaper, less hassle, no static, no hassles with finding empty frequencies. It just works. I have both. I prefer the cassette. The big advantage to the Griffin is the recharging ability. For that, I will hold on to it. Of course if you live somewhere that has not filled the entire FM spectrum with jabber and cacophony, maybe the Griffin will work well (I have no way to check, living in cacophony central). And Eric's post sounds well thought out. Read that before you buy.
First thing, it lost the network TV capability with the digital changeover and Sony could not provide an adapter...then, it is too bright for bedside. But the worst thing now, is that it has started cutting off the last tracks on the CDs...if I want to listen to end of audio book, I have to switch the CD to my PC.
I got Error 99 on my 10D with this card. Returning it.
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.
I bought this TV in January and loved it. Eventually I noticed a flickering problem where the screen brightness would flicker up and down. Read about it on the AVS forums and got it fixed through Samsung support. Then I noticed the image retention. If you play any xbox 360 games or watch tv in 4:3 with sidebars it will show up. You can run the screen burn in program that will eventually wipe it off but it always comes back next time you play. Ever play GTA4? See that radar in the bottom left? That is always going to be on your TV after you are done playing. The longer you go without wiping it with the cleaner the longer it will stay on there. If you play video games do yourself a favor and don't buy this set. I sold mine and am saving for another set preferably LCD. I just wanted to warn people trying to decide which set to buy. Avoid this set.
I bought this for my wife's new Skyscout I got her for Christmas. To our surprise, this "quality" product is a very loose fit, the Skyscout lenses are exposed all the time. With the clear plastic over the operation buttons it is hard to get correct functions of Skyscout. I also makes the led display hard to read in the dark. To us this is a wasted $25. A product I can't recommend to anyone.
Hawking provides no tech support. Only old firmware for this router is available on their website; the actual current version is 1.44 but you can only get it if you email them and badger them. If either WAN disconnects, the router enters an error state in which it will fail to provide DNS service, which means you cannot browse anything outside your local network. The router configuration software provides NO mechanism for forcing a reconnection if a WAN drops, and the router will not attempt to reconnect a dropped WAN port until its TLS (Time to Live; typically about 12 hours) has expired. The router claims to provide DDNS (dynamic DNS) support for DynDns.org, but it does not work AT ALL. Protocol and Port Binding fails to work entirely. When the router enters the error state, the ONLY way to revive it is to reset it to the factory-default state and then reconfigure it from scratch. I've had this router for six months and it has basically failed to operate properly for more than two days consecutively. It is a complete ripoff.
We purchased two units and both of them have serious issues. One of them was replaced three times. The first unit we received wouldn't initiate the ink cartridges. This seems to be a fairly common issue and has been well documented among these reviews so I won't go into that. Both units were set up for wireless although we've now reconfigured one of them to work locally over a USB cable and it's still having issues. The main problem we are having with both units is that they are cutting off pages randomly. HP Tech support is based in India and they can barely speak English. They are also poorly trained. They are more interested in asking you survey questions than actually helping you through a technical issue. After several hours (yes hours!) of this I finally hung up on them and called HP's headquarters in the USA. They were very nice and agreed to replace one of the units again which they did and quickly. Unfortunately, the issues still haven't gone away. These printers seem to have a mind of their own. They will randomly cut off pages whenever they feel like and there is no rhyme or reason to it. Something comes out and the last line or two are missing and then you'll hit print again without making any changes and it's fine. We still can't figure it out. Printing anything that is not standard size (8-1/2 X 11) is even more of a nightmare. Unless the printer is told the exact size of the paper, it will not print correctly. Configuring the HP printer driver for a custom size is extremely difficult, especially in Vista. I've had easier times setting up an IBM Blade Center and configuring a Cisco router. OK, I'm exaggerating there but not by much. I needed to inject some humor so I don't start crying thinking about the $500 I threw away on these two "dogs". Seriously, the HP driver does go very deep and setting it up for a custom size is not easy. Two of my machines run Vista (Ultimate and Business) the other three use XP (two fully patched with SP 2 and one that's fully patched without SP2). The XP machines are almost just as bad with the HP C6180. The software always causes hangs at shutdown because the HP drivers stop responding. Also scanning more than one page usually causes a crash. Vista has specific issues too. For starters, if you shut down the HP C6180 and continue to use the computer the HP driver will crash Windows Host Controller in about 40 minutes and that will cause all kinds of IP problems. Your internet connection will become very slow and you'll have to reboot. I know this is the printer causing this issue because event viewer reports that the HP driver has stopped working and then Windows Host Controller will crash seconds afterwards. The output quality of the printer is good but with all of these others issues, it's hard to get any output that is what you expect it to be. I bought these printers to retire my aging HP 960C's and so I could get rid of my FAX machines and scanners and save some office space. Unfortunately, I can't retire any of the other equipment because the HP C6180 is not reliable. I noticed that the C6180 has now been replaced by the C7200 series which looks very similar but now boasts of automatic paper sizing. I'm very tempted to call HP and ask see if a special trade up can be arranged because the two new C6180's are of little value to me. I've been a long time customer of HP but these printers will be my last purchases from them.
Bought this as a gift for my husband, but we have been too busy to use it. We just started using it to play DVD's for our daughter & crackle pop - out went the power (one year & one month after we got it). It was cheap, but probably cost us $1.50 a viewing if we calculate it out by how many times we used it. Doesn't seem like a great value. On a brighter note - it worked fine when it worked!
I received this camera within 14 days. It barely works. It is a lot rougher than I had expected. I'll see if I can use it for parts to fix my camera.
Yes, the sound is great, but only if you sit still on a winter day. I am now on my 3rd (and last) pair in a few weeks of these---as soon as you start to sweat, the moisture in your ear enters the earphone and it shuts off. SOME of the sound returns after a day or two, but not all of it The user guide states simply: "Normal operation often returns after the earphone dries out." Often? Try never. For $180, these should function for more than a week....
I live in a college dormitory and purchased these for listen to music + didn't want to get a wired one to chain me to my computer. Huge mistake. Whether it's due to the wireless internet floating around or causes unknown, the sound was awful. Hissing, popping,and a fuzz that made listening to anything impossible. Avoid these headphones!!! Mine are in the process of return right now.
I have had this router for little over a month. I have had problems with it ever since I got it. I have been on the tech support with linksys many times and they seem to not be able to resolve the problem with connection drops. This router tend to drop my connection now and then. Annoying.. I will try and return this product although it has passed 1 month. Linksys released a firmware update for this product few weeks ago, it did not resolve most of the problems
I have found that with Alkaline batteries and Lithium Ion much like Consumers Reportsfindings that off brands of similar technology batteries work just as well and as long.I have been using Duracell CR123's in my remote weather station receivers and they lastabout a year. I have purchased the Ultralast on two occasions because sometimes youcan obtain some old stock. This last time the expiration was in 2012, and I didn't get6 months out of them again. So I suppose the Consumers Reports may be valid for AA,AAA's, but this is not my finding for these special CR123's. So I am disappointedThe biggest bummer is that often these are not prime eligible because they arefulfilled by marketplace sellers, so I often have to pay shipping that is as muchas the batteries themselves. If they last the proper time, there is no sensein buying in quantity as they will just sit there losing power over time.So I need to buy fresh each time. This effectively doubles the cost of thebatteries. So I expect to get a year out of the Ultralast if I always geta year out of the Duracell. Not the case... twice..
If it weren't for the lamp problems I would have rated this product 5 stars!!A week after getting thhis tv home and using it it suddenly stopped working. I called Toshiba and the lady talked me through their quick fix which entailed me removing the lamp housing door and removing the lamp houseing at which point she directed me to tap on all sides of the housing. Not the glass side.Ok, did that and it still didn't work at which point she regsitered my tv and set me up to have a replacement lamp sent out. This was in the morning on a Friday. After I was done with her and several hours later I gave it one last shot...took the housing out and tapped on it again. It then worked fine.I called and cancelled the replacement lamp.So here we are a month or so later and I have the same problems again. It would start up one morning but let it go into its eight start cycle and it came back to life.Just this past Thursday it did its trick again, I tried the fix....no luck. So once again I called Toshiba and again they set me up for a replacement lamp. Once again later in the day it came back. I did not stop the order for the replacement lamp this time. It worked fine all day Friday and Saturday morning.Saturday evening it was tempermental once again but came on during its mandted 8 attemps.This morning, Sunday it decided nothing was going to make it come on.Hopefully the new lamp will be here tomorrow. I don't mind the prospect of replacing the lamp every 4,000 or so hours or even maybe twice a year but I don't think this much time should be spent after just a couple of months to get it to work correctly.Like I said, these lamp probelms aside, the tv is absolutely beautiful and for me 65" is just the right size.
I thought the cable would allow an old PC with CRT output to display on the TV with DVI input, but it does not work. The description of the product on the web is deceiving, but since it is too cumbersome to return the thing, I will just swallow the loss.
I used this card for about a week. I used it to store and listen to mp3 music. After about a week the card just died on me. I could not read from it or write to it. Could not format it with either my pocket pc or a usb card reader. I had to send it back for a refund. If you get a good one I suppose this would be a great value, but I'm hesitant getting another.
This was the first HDTV I ever bought. Within the first month of purchasing the TV, the TV began to have yellow vertical lines running the entire length of the TV. I contacted Magnavox, via telephone, and after argueing with customer service they agreed to ship me another TV. I hated the TV because:1. no matter what channel you are watching, the picture was too dark2. I had to constantly adjust the contract and tint settings depending on the channel you had it onI had this TV for only 4 months and sold it in my local newspaper for only half of what I paid for it. Take my advise and DON"T BUY THIS TV. YOU WILL REGRET IT! Shortly after selling this TV, I purchased a Vizio, 20 inch LCD HDTV. It's a great TV and priced very reasonably. I would highly recommend it over the Magnavox.
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!
I purchased the MS Wireless Base Station as a replacement for the Linksys broadbrand router and wireless AP (consolidate from 2 to 1 piece of equipment). Price and name were a factor for me. MS has never let me down....until now. It was very easy to set up and directions were clear and concise. However, the Base Station signal was very weak from upstairs to downstairs in my home (about 60 feet). Room to room was okay. And that was when it was up and operating! I experienced about a 75% up time with this base sration. I went back to my old reliable 2-piece set up with Linksys equipment (100% up time)! I'll stick to the proven performers from now on. MS has a ways to go to get my support on their networking hardware.
I bought this one month ago, the charger stop charge the battery. It is not good charger. please do not buy it.
The big thing with these drives is supposedly they don't need fans to stay cool enough to keep the drive alive.All I can say is the drive was always warm when I ran it.Then one day it just never spun up. The blue light on front came on but the lack of any vibration and heat makes me fairly certain the drive is no longer spinning. Needless to say windows won't recognize it and so far there is no way to get data off it.Seems to me the spin motor overheated and is now dead.Customer service from Acomdata requires you to fill out large form and register and then you get message you will get an email within 3 days - great.I guess I'll wait for them for suggestions before I open the thing and see if I can get the drive inside the box to spin by manually giving the hub a spin or find a heat circuit breaker to trip (PLEASE BE ONE).Nothing to lose at this point I guess.750 GB of data gone.Next time I 'll get a drive with a fan.Or if I do get one of these I'll just take the drive out of the case and put it in my desktop box where it will get some air and be a regular internal drive.Oh, the other pain about this is they partition a piece of the drive as an un repartionable cd area where they store a bunch of software that they want you to install like firefox, google stuff ext. I already had them so it was annoying that this always popped up . It also takes up a drive letter for the cdrom partition as a cdrom.And of course you lose a few hundred megs of space to this annoying extra partition.
If you're interested in this product, spend the extra $$ to get one that is not refurbished. I sent 2 of these back to Amazon because they were both defective. Too much hassle to deal with just to save a little $.
I bought the TDK Mojo 256 about a year and 3 months ago. It worked wonderfully for the first year - did what it was supposed to and the radio quality was great. Then I upgraded to Windows XP and that's when everything started going wrong. This MP3 player needs propreitary software to copy files from your hard disk or CD to the mp3 player. Unfortunately the software doesn't work well at all with XP. Right now, my player is piece of junk. I have tried copying files which it shows as copied but then when you reconnect the player, they don't show up on there. What's more, formatting the internal memory will also not release the space and so I have the internal memory full but it shows up in the software as free. However, it won't copy over any new files and gives me a "Storage Full" error. It doesn't act reliably with XP either and I had to unplug and replug several times for it to even read the list of songs on the mp3. It lasted all of 15 months. While it sounds like a great deal ( good features for price ). DO NOT buy this if you will be using it with XP and if you do, please don't expect it to last more than 12-15 months.
It's fairly inexpensive, so I can't complain too much. Themajor problem is the fan noise. It is so annoyingly loudand is on almost all of the time. I won't buy another eMachine.
This monitor is not good in the long run. At first, it worked great. Then one receiver stopped working. Now, the other one isn't working, either. There is so much static that I can't hear the baby unless it is turned all of the way up. I would suggest buying a different monitor.
I really enjoyed my Zen, when it worked. The first one I ordered I had to return becuase it would only play every other song, and after it started acting up all the lights would start blinking and I would have to take out the battery to make it stop. So, I exchanged it for a new one, and just like the other after only one week the lights started going crazy again, it would freeze up, and would only play 5 seconds of every song. What I liked about it, for the small amount of time I had it was the sound quality, the choice in colors, and the fact that it was so much cheaper than other models with the same amount of storage space. I'm not sure I would recommend it becuase of the fact that they both only worked for a few days. Now I have an Iriver Clix and have had no problems. It has less storage but I don't care, it is easier to control and I haven't had problems with it.
This antenna did not work for me. I only got 5 channels. Sometimes they are crystal clear but most times there is too much static to watch. I also get a low signal strength a lot of the time. I didn't get any network channels other than Fox. The other 4 channels where the HSN and other channels I never 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.
I bought this camcorder as it had better reviews than SC-X300L but this has really disappointed me. Video is barely acceptable in bright daylight but low light and indoor footage is really bad. Video quality is comparable to my cellphone (samsung t629) video and its miles away from DVD quality. I would say closer to youtube quality. It does not have still camera option but when you use it as a webcam it can take still pictures and you can take still pics from the video using their software, again the product description is misleading. I have a problem when it says it is DIVX because samsung came up with their own divx format which is not compatible with other popular divx codecs. It is already a mess in the codec world and do you really have to throw in another one to mess with the consumers. I have a divx dvd player and it does not play the video files made with X-300. MP3 and voice recorder features are better so may be samsung should really market it as an mp3 player and not as a camcorder.When you zoom in and out then it is recording the sqeeking sound of the moving part which is annoying specially when you are recording in a quite surroundings.
Good for about a year, then dies. Minimal support from Iomega, but Iomega's not known for support.
I have been in the computer field a number of years. So, it isn't very difficult for me to understand and operate most any equipment. I have had plenty of hands on experience with DVD/RW technology. This particular unit promises a lot of service, but seriously fails to deliver. First, I agree that set up was very easy. It would have been even easier if LiteOn has put all the parts they promised in the box. Second, the manual that accompanies this product was written by some one who has little or no command of the English language. Third, it will play and a VHS tape fairly well. So will any cheap VCR. The unit is extremely slow to play or record. Fourth, Copying to a DVD is a complicated process. The recorder will often skip in time, or speed up. That is of course the system doesn't crash. Fifth, the noise it makes while recording is similar to having a small gerbil trapped inside the machine. Sixth, there is no room for human error on the DVD recording. Once you start recording it is impossible to shut down. In addition, you can not record with the VCR in this unit even though it's implied. Seventh, the system is set up to accept only certain manufactures DVD's. The unit simply wouldn't accept anything else with out failing. Eighth, there is no instant record. It's a lengthy complicated process that has severe limitations. Finally, calling Tech support is a joke. The 800 number has been changed to a long distance number. I am suspicious that it is out side the U.S. It takes a very long time to get to actually speak to some one. After that it was very difficult to get a straight answer to technical questions. Save your self the aggravation. Look for another combo. This one is not worth it.
I installed this router yesterday. The installation -after I realized that the setup disk is for the Windows only-took 5 minutes and the router is working fine. I find it totally unacceptable however that it does not say anywhere in the package that the setup disk does not work for Mac. I wasted a lot of time before finally going to the linksys site and finding this info there.
Goo Gone should be renamed "Money Gone" since it does NOT WORK as advertised. Now, that being said, it may remove stickers off of photo frames, or something else that simple.....however, if you need the product to remove adhesive left by tape on metal, it will not do the job. Doesn't matter if you leave it on for 3 minutes or 30 minutes, the sticky residue remains (no matter how hard you scrub).Also, this product contains petroleum distillate which is extremely dangerous to ingest through your skin, respiratory system or worse, in your eyes (in case you happened to rub your eyes while using the product...I seriously doubt anyone would be stupid enough to spray the product in their eyes).Oh, another issue: the sprayer does not spray! I had to pour the contents into another sprayer, ended up throwing that sprayer in the trash as well.Rule: never place tape on any surface that you want to have clean after you remove the tape.
If you enjoy hard cranking with no return, then by all means get this product. But if you actually want to use the device, such as the lights or the radio, give up now. I figured it just needed to get going - I cranked for about 2 hours. I even tried plugging it in to my car. After a week plugged in, it started beeping, but that was it. Threw the whole thing away. It just doesn't work.
all i can say is i wasted my money.... i might as well just ripped my money in 2 please please don't buy this you will 100% BE SORRY
I bought this burner at best buy for $100. At the time I thought it was a great deal, then I got it home installed it and then discovered why it was $100. It is pure crap it wouldnt burn a dvd-r no matter what I did. So I took it back and got the HP DVD420I for $179 at circuit city and this burner is way better and it was only $80 more and HP is a better brand. So if you're lookin for a burner save your money and buy a good one, Because you do get what you pay for.
Don't get me wrong, this thing works, but it's the cheapest construction item I have seen in a long time!The plastic is very thin and feels very flimsy, and it is a huge pain to fit a 3.5&quot; harddrive into this thing. It barely fits, and I had a heck of a time trying to arrange the cables to push it far enough to get all the screwes in place. And I would have really prefered if I could open it without a screw driver...On the bright side, it is indeed very compact, and comes with all the accessories you need - usb cable, firewire cable, and even some screwes - but if a had a chance to handle this thing before I bought it I would have went for something a little more solid.
This was shown as an accessory for the NUVI I purchased but it isn't the correct case for that unit.
I waited a while before purchasing any cards for my phone so I could have a new phone and a big card to use with it. Excitedly, this product has a good price right now and purchased it. It did not work with my phone. It did not work with my dad's or my sister's. I talked to my friend who has one and it only works for his phones that he purchased from Asia. I called my phone company and they've received many, many calls about this and apparently, the 4GB card works with a very few amount of phones that they carry (as in single digit number). Great, U.S. technology is so behind, I cannot even use a 4GB card. I decided I would keep it until I got a new phone (and U.S. technology catches up) and just use it with my computer. It DID NOT WORK with my computer! Phone, I understand. But computers?! I returned it. I'm unhappy. It will not work with any of the NEW technology I have. Before you buy it, make sure anything you will use it for (cell phones and computers) will be compatible.
This STB is one of the very few on the market today with a Firewire connection, which allows recording HD content on a DVHS deck. This is the main reason I bought it.The picture quality via component is great (my projector doesn't have a DVI input, so I couldn't try that).However, there are a number of problems that Samsung needs to address to make this box more usable. At the $499 price point, this is really expected.1. grey barsOn a widescreen (16:9) TV, when showing regular 4:3 content, such as NTSC broadcasts or SD DTV, there are grey bars on the left and right sides. On a projector setup, these bars are very distractive. They should be black, not grey ! This is probably a feature to save CRTs TV from burning in, but it should be possible to turn it off. Unfortunately, in current firmware, it is not.2. frequent lockupsSometimes, on digital channels where the signal isn't strong or has incorrect PSIP data, the STB will crash, and reboot.I'm a software engineer and I think there is no excuse for this behavior - it's OK for an error to be displayed, but not for the box to crash.3. long boot timeIt takes about 10s for the box to come up. This wouldn't be a problem if it didn't crash (see problem 2)...4. no discrete remote codes for the scaler inputsThis box is also a scaler with 3 inputs - DVD, AV1 and AV2. Unfortunately the only way to switch between the tuner and those inputs is a toggle button on the remote. For example if you are watching a broadcast and want to go to AV2, you need to press that toggle button 3 times - first to go to DVD, then AV1, then finally AV2.This makes it impossible program macros.5. Firewire recording should be much easierYou need to enter the program channel, start time, and end date. And there are only a few timers that can be set (10 I think).This is despite the fact that there is an on-screen program guide. Even for the channels that do broadcast the program information, it's not possible to initiate the recording from the menu, as it is from, say a satellite PVR receiver like Dish network's.6. Firewire audio stream cannot be selected when playing a D-Theater tape through FirewireWhen displaying an incoming video stream from a firewire device, such as a JVC 30k DVHS deck, it's not possible to select which audio track to display.For example, I played a tape of "Cast away" last week. The firewire stream contains the video and 2 audio tracks (DD2.0 and DD5.1). The Samsung however only passes the DD2.0 stream through its optical audio output connection . It's not possible to select the DD5.1 stream. For that you are forced to use the DVHS VCR's audio optical output. Quite annoying since the Samsung has better video than the JVC deck. But the JVC selects the better audio.And if you use DVI, you must use the Samsung for display. But then you get the 2.0 audio. You shouldn't have to choose between the best audio or video !7. lack of any digital audio inputsIf Samsung seriously expects anybody to use the scaler for DVD, they should have provided a digital audio input (coax and/or optical) pass-through. As it is, all 3 scaler video inputs only have stereo analog inputs. So once again you get stuck with 2 channel audio when you use the Samsung.Perhaps some of you will view these problems as details. And if it were only one or two of them, maybe one could live with them.But in my view, they significantly detract from the ability to use this box. So I'm rating it only one star out of five.The first 6 problems, above could be solved by a firmware update, but Samsung does not appear to care about them.So I'm not holding my breath, and I'm rating this box only one star. I will be upgrading to something better once it exists ...
Although I considered the dual driver and subwoofer speakers, independently speaking, very good, particularly so for the price. unfortunately, I can't say the same for the set as a whole. I thought the tonal balance between the two to be quite poor. A little bit more mid-range sound might have helped, but the subwoofer produces FAR too much "bassy" bass. I tried turning the volume on the subwoofer all the way down, separating it from the dual drivers as much as the speaker cables allowed, even rotating the subwoofer away from the normal frontal direction, I still considered the problem rather pronounced. It's too bad, as I expected much better. Particularly so, after reading the (in general) great reviews that it got.
I was disappointed with this product. I have an iPod and I was hoping to get some great sound out of these earbuds. I have the original iPod earbuds that came with the iPod, and when I compared the original iPod earbuds with these Coby earbuds, the sound quality was noticably inferior in the Coby product. I ended up giving away the Coby earbuds.
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.
Most reviews don't seem to mention a key spec - the throughput of a firewall. I just upgraded my cable connection to the new (up to) 30Mbs plan and bought an FSV318v3 firewall to use with it. Without the firewall in place, I measured about 25Mbs download speed. When I installed the firewall in between the modem and one computer, download speed went down to 6.5Mbs. I also discovered that if the "enable keyword blocking" checkbox is enabled, the throughput went down to 5Mbs, EVEN IF THERE WERE NO KEYWORDS!This firewall is useless if you have a high-speed connection.
RIBBONS LOOSE ON ONE SIDE WOULD ONLY PRINT HALF AF PHOTO TRIED TWO PRINTERS SAME RESULLS GOT PISSED OFF THREW IN DUMSTER ALSO GOT A PRINTER NO POWER CORD WOULD NOT FEED PAPER OR PRINT I HAD A POWER CORD THANKS 4 NOTHING PHIL
Simply did not work. Nothing but faint music under loud static no matter what I hooked it to. Thanks Amazon for standing behind your customers and providing for an easy return.
I bought this camera less than a year ago. I went to use it recently and it was locked up like it was docked. HP said it sounded like an internal hardware failure and my camera was out of warranty. All HP would do was sell me another camera for $100. I don't think this is good customer service.
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.
This portable runs very, very hot underneath (there are two warning stickers). Within a few minutes of booting, it is uncomfortably hot on the bottom side.It is slow.The screen is just very average.The keyboard is OK...typically cramped.The USB ports are, unfortunately, on the back...as are other connections.Relative to my other portable (at 4 pounds) this is just not sufficiently lighter to convince one of the inconvenience of not having the CD ROM etc.I am sending this back.
We bought this item so my dad could control his JVC amplifier/receiver, Kenwood CD player, and JVC cassette tape player from one remote. But no matter which codes we tried for the CD player and cassette tape player, we could not get them to even turn on. We were finally able to control the amplifier from the "commander", but it would not switch to phono mode without being taught. Since it wouldn't even do all the functions of one of the old remotes, we decided to return it.
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.
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.
I completely agree with P. Smith's review; he or she is dead-on with my experience with this Monster Screen Cleaner. This product left streaks that do NOT go away on my Sony Bravia XBR3 LCD TV. I've had the product since May 2007 so if it's January 2008 and they're still not gone, then I'm assuming they're permanent. You can see them when there is a lot of light in the room and especially when you focus a lamp/flash light onto the TV. Yes, I did follow the instructions to the T according to the Monster pamphlet, so it's not a case of using the product incorrectly.Also, the picture Amazon shows for this product must be outdated because I got a clunky and tacky looking blue bottle instead of that seemingly cool small metal gray color bottle they are displaying. It still says Screen Cleaner on the bottle so I'm assuming it's just a redesign of the bottle and Amazon hasn't updated the picture to reflect the change. My only guess why others aren't complaining is due to them receiving the smaller bottle, which may be higher quality fluid than the big blue bottle which may have lower quality fluid.The provided baby blue microfiber cloth is horrible as well. It is too big and obnoxious in use; I have to fold it just to use it properly and even then it's too thick to really use properly. There is an annoying Monster tag on one of the sides that should probably be cut before you use this.I absolutely would never recommend this product to anyone based on my experience. I should have known better than to use this item... Monster is notoriously overpriced but I thought their screen cleaning products (which people swear by) were different and you were getting the quality you deserve for the money you are spending. Guess not.July 2008 UPDATE:I have found a different screen cleaner product that has removed the streaks the Monster ScreenClean left on my Sony XBR3 LCD TV. It's called the OptiMist Prime made by ShaggyMac (yes the name sounds goofy but don't judge it by its name). It removed the Monster ScreenClean streaks that were on my TV for almost a year, and made my TV look like it did on day one. It's perfect. And it's less than $10. I also used their ShaggyMac Microfiber Swipers which are (1) Much smaller and (2) less "rugged" and no chance of leaving any particles like the Monster cloth does. Just thought I'd help others who also had the same experience with this product and save some frustration by updating my review. I've tried so many screen cleaners and the OptiMist is the only one I've found that doesn't produce streaks.
I can understand that this filter wont hold a common cap, lets say a Nikon original 72mm cap, because its very slim. But for me, the fact that the B&W cap that COMES WITH THE FILTER doesn't works neither is A FRAUD. What a joke !!! B&W must alert you for the fact that there's NO cap that holds on it. BIG desing mistake. Big shame. If you need a CPL for continous outdoor use, DONT BUY THIS SLIM CPL.
I bought this to mount my eTrex on my road bike. It will mount securely onto handlebars up to 1" diameter- unfortunately, most handlebars on modern road bikes are far thicker. My handlebars flare in the middle where they sit in the stem, and I was able to move the mount towards the outside of the bars where the diameter drops down to 1", but in this position it takes up some of the space where I like to rest my hands, forcing me to make a slight adjustment to my riding position. I would like to see a mount like current bike computers and lighting systems use - able to fit on a wider variety of tubing.The mount positions the GPS towards the rear of the handlebars, encroaching on your cockpit space. This is fine when I'm sitting, but when I am sprinting or climbing out of the saddle I have to be careful not to hit the GPS with my thigh. A more forward position would be appreciated. And a more forward position would keep it out of the way of my dripping sweat. :)Finally, a quick release mount would make it far easier to switch it between bicycles, as I would like to do.Overall, this mount has pretty severe limitations for me, but it will probably work fine for a recreational rider. I will try to rig something that will better suit my riding style.
First off, I got my first Nikon, an F, back in 1970, and have been shooting with Nikons continuously ever since. So I remain a big Nikon fan in all respects. That being said, this product was disappointing, partially I suppose due to my own faulty research. First off, it is made in China, not Japan, although a genuine Nikon product. I have one Nikon lens that was made in Vietnam, but I didn't know that Nikon was outsourcing to China until this arrived. Second, it came with absolutely no instructions. I thought the instruction sheet had been omitted from the box, but after a web search I finally figured out that the instructions for it were in the instruction manual for the Nikon D70 that I had bought it to use with. After finally getting it to work, I determined that it is useless for what I wanted to do because it works by line of sight to a sensor on the front of the camera. Thus it would be fine for self-portraits, but I had wanted something that would allow me to set up the camera near my bird feeder, which put the camera with its back to me, thus rendering it useless. At least it was cheap! (And it would be fine for self-portraits.)
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.
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.
This was my first digital camera after 40+ years of using 35mm film cameras. I chose the Nikon brand because Nikon used to be a premium brand of film cameras and I already own a 35mm Nikonos. After a few hundred photos the lens extension motor on this camera failed rendering the camera completely useless. Both Nikon and the camera store where I bought the camera gave me repair estimates of $100. No thanks! I've already been burned once. Searches on the internet reveal that failure of this particular motor is a very common problem with the 4600 model. Obviously I wish I'd known that before I wasted my $200.
We bought this set to replace another portable DVD system that had served us well but finally wore out. We used it for one trip, which was about 20 hours total round trip. The clarity of the picture was really good, the sound was excellent...we thought we had made a great choice.Unfortunately, after carefully storing the system away in it's original packaging for a few months, we took it out to use for another car trip. Not more than 20 minutes into using it for only the second time, the second screen stopped working. It just went black and that was the end of it. After attempting to figure out if we had hooked it up wrong, we finally gave up and decided to use just the one screen. About 45 minutes into the movie, the screen became very dark, too dark to see anything that was playing, though we could still hear the audio. So, it was useless to us for the entire trip. Polaroid wasn't helpful at all and we just wasted a bunch of money.
I got this remote thinking "it HAS to be a sure thing!" because I have a RCA blu ray player that is missing its remote. It didn't work. What a load of.....!!
This may be a bargin for the batteries, I'm not certain yet but they seem to hold up. It is the charger that I didn't think was that great. It wouldn't charge the batteries right out of the box. I had to use a better Energizer charger to initially charge the batteries. Once the batteries had a charge it seems to work OK, but if I were to buy again I probably would go for the Sony Charger.
When, I ordered this mp3 player the first time, they sent me the wrong one. I called up Amazon.com and tried to get the model advertised, and they sent me the same model again. The model sent (Samsung Yepp yp-NDU28E I think) has only 64MB built in memory and a 64MB smart media card. Also, it did NOT have a remote or an FM tuner. I was thoroughly dissapointed twice. The model sent was ok, but I really wanted it for the built in memory. I probably wouldn't have minded that so much except the fact that this model can only take up to 64MB of expandable memory at a time. Actually, it was a good thing that they sent me the wrong one twice, (a sign from the gods) cause I got to looking at minidisc players. I ended up getting a Sony... I would recommend it to anyone looking for a portable digital music player to consider minidisc players. Why? Well, you're getting 10 times battery life off a single battery, and it plays many other formats including mp3 and wma. And each discs holds way more than a 128MB smartmedia card at $2 bucks each instead of $60 for the media card. If you're concerned about skipping, this model has skip protection. I have yet to receive the minidisc player, but I think I should be satisfied with it since I was mainly concerned about memory expansion. In Conclusion. Go minidisc. 10 times longer battery life. Cheaper media. Wider support for music formats. Supposedly, much faster music downloads. I hope this experience has helped.Rich
did not work - never clickedno tech supportwaste of good money
I received the 4gb iPod mini as a Christmas gift, and I must say I was ecstatic to get it. Shortly after, however, I started noticing problems with it. On certain songs it would play about 10 seconds into and then either freeze or pause and then skip to the next song. At first this was only a minor irritation, but it soon grew into a nuisance. It turns out Apple had sent me an iPod with a corrupt hard drive (which from what I understood from online forums and the tech support at the apple store is not a uncommon occurance). I was rather impressed with the speed at which they replaced it (especially since mine is a personalized one and I wanted to keep the personalization). I have recently encountered a new problem: the display is broken. It is, for the most part, blank (as if the iPod was turned off), when it is on and even playing music. This is most frustrating as it makes it very difficult to select the music I want to listen to. What makes it even more difficult is that the best way to get the display to turn on is to push the menu button (making attempts to select music even more frustrating as its sets me back a step). I have not yet visited the apple store in regards to this problem, but I will be incredibly irrate if they do not replace it, as I have done nothing to it to warrant such a malfunction. (I have also tried reformatting it and resetting it) Now don't get me wrong--the iPod is a very addictive device. Unfortunately it is this very quality that makes it difficult to live without it during repairs.Apple also has horrendous tech support; the only way to get any useful information (i.e. anything besides make sure the hold button is not on if the it is not turning on) is to go to the apple store (an hour drive for me). Apple also charges 50 dollars for a call to their phone support after 90 days from the purchase. They do offer a support package (I believe it extends the warranty and gives you free phone support) but it costs somewhere around 70 bucks. Apple can also charge up to a 100 dollar diagnostic fee for iPods sent in for repairs that are not covered under warranty. I do not know if they would actually charge someone that, but I do no have enough money to risk it. I am then left with only the option of driving to the apple store, which is rather frustrating.In conclusion, the iPod is a wonderful product--when it works. I also think that if Apple is content to sell such a shoddily constructed product, they should make their tech support a lot better. I would reccomend that anyone who is interested in purchasing a large capacity mp3 player look to other similar devices by other companies (i.e. dell).
I've been disappointed twice by this unit. I bought one and had to return it; I'm about to return the second.Neither worked well, transmitting about 10 feet out of the box. The power adjustment doesn't look like the one in the pictures, so maybe that ability to broadcat further is now no longer an option. What a disappointment.Comments and suggestions welcome.
Overall this isn't a bad MP3 player. The sounds is great and I have no real problem with the controls.However, for full functionality, the system requires you to use Napster. You can add or remove tracks with Media Player, but you can't add playlists this way, which is a big drawback.Napster is just about the WORST program I've ever used. It is slow, unstable, it requires an internet connection, it has popup ads, and it hogs processor time. It doesn't even minimize properly. The box should contain an outright warning that you have to use this terrible program. Until there is an alternative software, stay away.
This mouse looks real cool, and would compliment about any pc workplace...and I was impressed at first...but that was short lived. This mouse only has the "look". 1.) The surface paint started rubbing off after a while, and the grey surface area beneath could be seen. 2.) The cursor is erratic. This is probably the mouse's worst defect... when gaming, the cursor goes all over the screen and is extremely annoying!!!!!3.) And yes, the mouse's clicking surface is very, very sensitive. I thought Microsoft is capable of making good mice.But what more could I have expected for 10 bucks???
this item was delivered on time however it stopped working after 2 weeks-i would like my money back!
Device is very cheap and one gets what one pays for. The drivers included with the shipment were not readable and without a real brand name it was a matter of hunting down the chip maker. Drivers were finally found and loaded but the so-called RS232 interface was not compatible with some of the controlled devices that once worked when computers had real communications ports rather than USB.I would not recommend this item for anyone. Spend the money and get a real USB-RS232 converter and let this company's product rust on the shelf.USB to Serial RS-232 DB9 Adapter Cable
I got these to replace my ipod headphones, and I found them to be so uncomfortable that I threw them away. It feels like they go way too far into my ear. I understand the point is to isolate the sound, but even cheap earplugs aren't this uncomfortable.
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.
I have not bought a computer product as bad as this one since the early days of computing. After installation of the Nero software, my computer crashed, totally and completely. It took 3 hours of restoring files and deleting the offending files to enable Windows to boot up. We then installed the basic program only-none of the extras-and it seemed to work. It burned one CD and since then crashes repeatedly.Avoid this product-for your own good.
This is the best sounding PC speaker system available. Absolutley stellar sound quality--for how long is a serious problem. I too own 2 of these systems. After eleven months of bliss my first amp also went out.I call Klipsch technical support, and they explain I can send it in but the amp is backordered for 4-6 weeks. So I buy another one from Amazon and thier retailer Beach Audio, Inc., not having 4-6 weeks to wait for bliss to return.So get this please, not $360 plus tax once, but twice, and add 2 occurances of overnight shipping at $125 per, for a total spend of $970 plus tax!!!Well blow me down but the replacement for amp #1 hasen't even showed up, and 6 working days of bliss later? You guessed it amp #2 fails. Klipsch, well they obviously picked quite a piece of crap for an amp. They stand behind the product though--I have another RMA to send to the fine people at the Klipsch return center.The retailer this site uses, Beach Audio Inc., offered me my money back, but would offer no replacement of any sort, and no refund for the $125 shipping charge. Nothing they wanted to do would help me get a working product. They refered me to Klipsch without mercy, or even lube.Now Klipsch makes some fine home audio (my Klipschhorns are 15 years old, have been rocked to death, and still sound awesome), and this ProMedia Ultra unit sounds fabulous--so I may do business with them again (perhaps not the PC Multimedia division), but I vow to never give another red cent to Amazon's retailer Beach Audio, Inc.. They were uncooperative, unsympathetic, curt, short, unprofessional, and ultimately completely useless when contacted about the failure.PLEASE LOOK ELSWHERE FOR YOUR NEXT PC MULTIMEDIA PURCHASE!!!!!!! THE KLIPSCH PROMEDIA DIVISION SHOULDN'T EVER BE CONSIDERED.
We are so unhappy with this machine, we are having the same problems that most report, we have to refill all the catridges at once, and they run out so fast that you are buying them constantly. Even if you use it for black and white faxes only it draws on all the color inks as well to print it. Ours is not hooked up to our PC it is used for black and white copies and black and white faxes. Brother customer service was horrible, they say there is nothing they can do, I asked several times if I was the only customer upset by this and at first they would not answer. After speaking to 3 supervisors, no one would offer anything. They finally said that they recieve many calls about this. They referred me to headquarters and the number they gave 908-704-1700 only rings and rings.I am reporting them to BBB as well.
I have no complaint with the actual item. The discs are reliable and write and read totally fine in my experience.But Amazon fails in the way they pack this for shipment. They just throw the heavy spindle in a box with a couple of air bags. Mine arrived with the spindle part completely broken from the base and all the DVD-Rs loose in the container. Luckily the discs seem okay and I had an old intact container to transfer them to. But I was not at all happy with the insufficient way that Amazon packed these. Watch out for this.
Drops wireless several times daily. However drops are inconsistent. When I get angry at it, I don't create a unique network name and don't hide it, at which time it remains visible for a week or so. When I want to secure my network, it may go for a week, but it often drops at least once daily. D-Link support doesn't do any good. Don't bother with this router. Caveat emptor.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This radio is difficult to use. The directions are less than clear about how to inter presets and access features. Be aware that HD radio is very sensitive to antena placement (the signal is only 500 watts). This radio loses FM about twice an hour and has never played AM at all. Do not buy this product expecting plug and play.
The other reviewers who mentioned this defect are right. I've just purchased mine about 3 months ago, and the wiring is becoming exposed! Not worth the money!
Quantaray is the low priced spread. Mechanicaly these lens filters work. I mean they are threaded correctly. The UV and Circular Polarizer I bought both had one or two little tiny air bubbles in the glass. For most imaging you wont see these "artifacts" but for pros and certain phtographic applications you will at least be removing the problems with photo shop.To get no bubbles you will have to spend at least twice as much or buy Quantaray in a store and inspect them with a magnifying glass.Just for having that sacrificial UV lens filter stuck on to your expensive optically stabilized lens while you drag your DSL around Quantaray works fine. Spend more on a circular polarizer. But you should know how to use it.
The wire was poor quality and the connections didn't even fit. Installed with different connections but then uninstalled and threw away. Garbage product.
Other users have complained that the picture is grainy, that it works some times, but not others, that the software doesnt work, et cetera.My experience with the camera is thus.I bought it, opened the package, and installed it within 2 minutes. Its extremely easy to set up. I just plugged it into my USB port.The software at first didnt work, so I went to Logitech's website and downloaded the "new" software. It didnt work either. So I attempted to use quite a few other shareware programs for webcams, and none of them were able to recognize it at all.The camera didnt power up. I decided that perhaps it should use a powered hub (which is described in the 2-page manual), so I took a powered hub off one of my other computers, and hooked the camera up to it. It still didnt power up, and none of the software worked then, either.This camera is a piece of junk. The software is poorly written, the support from Logitech is awful, the manual is also awful. It just plain doesnt work.I gave it one star for easy installation and another star for being cheap. Minus three stars for ... Oh, and for the curious, I did try it on my mac -- It didn't work there, either.
1) You get only 4-5 channels and that too of not great quality reception.2) UHF/VHF amplication also does not work well.3) It is as good as a rabit ear antenna.
I live in Costa Rica, i was buy this product 1 week ago, and the subwoofer dead, the sound without the amplifier is terrible, the cable have a circuit, you move it and the sound dissapear.$50 to the garbage.I'll to reparing, because the process for devolution and warranty from costa rica is to long.
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.
I purchased this printer a few months ago and was impressed with it for about two weeks. The third week was when I tried to enable printer sharing over my home network. This printer is not networkable (confirmed with Lexmark Tech Support) which means no printer sharing. It also means that you will not be able to use the new fast user switching ability under Windows XP (also confirmed with Lexmark Tech Support). I am probably going to sell this printer and spend the extra money to get an HP mulitfunction device. The old adage is true: You get what you pay for.
After purchasing the item in december 2006 it didnt take even a week before the troubles started, it kept freezing after switching it on and took quite long to rebuild the data. At one point, (after two weeks) I lost all my data. Despite downloading the software from the website the problems didnt disappear and i am basically left with a promising player which doesnt even allow me to listen to music without frezing.Since then i am struggling with Creative Technical SUpport team as thereis advise given to charge my battery or download the software from the website (which both is not been of much help)This player hasnt been much of use to me yet and I deeply regret having paid 360 USD.I gave it 2 stars because I was able to watch 2 movies while waiting at the airport and travelling, this was quite a pleasure.
Do not buy this item if you value your data. Mine died after 9 months. Reliability is the most important feature of a NAS, and this fails in that regard. Now I've lost all the data I had stored on it, and I'm left debating whether or not I send it back for the replacement I'm entitled to. I'm hesitant to hand over a dead drive with all the data still on the hard drive plates (including backups of financial information). Although I can't get to it, it wouldn't be too difficult for someone with recovery tools (e.g., hard drive refurbishers/repair technicians) to get at it. I've asked to remove the drive before I send the unit back, but I doubt that'll be acceptable ( violates the return conditions).
I too have the condensation error that prevents me from using the camcorder. There is no condensation. It's been stored in totally dry environments it's entire life yet the condensation error prevents me from using the camcorder most of the time. Don't buy any JVC GR series camcorders as this problems seems systemic in the GRD series.
Just a quick little FYI. Cisco no longer supports this router. I found out this the hard way when trying to switch from Comcast to AT&T; as my internet service provider. The tech support person at Cisco offered to 'try' to set it up for an additional cost of $29.95 for 24 HOURS of support.I have to say I was extremely pleased when I first purchased this router about 2 years ago. Not so much now. Not happy about the extra $$$ to use something I already have and that was working great. They said I need to upgrade the firmware, but their website has no option to do this without paying them. And AT&T; doesn't support it.
I tried to install the driver for the g510 and the setup would prompt me to uninstall. This driver had never been installed on this computer. I am running windows xp professional but I also tried running it using Windows 98 and got the same results. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. By the way I tried calling tech support and they suggested that I get a different adapter. THANKS....
didnt inspire me to take pictures. looks dull and eh.the lens kit is a great price but thats all.
I purchased this item new from Amazon in August of 2009 along with an Onkyo receiver. As an Onkyo fan with years of favorable experience having owned a high-end home theater receiver, I decided to get rid of my Kenwood 5-disc CD player (purchased in 1994) and upgrade to the Onkyo DXC390 6 disc CD player. I should have kept the 15-year old Kenwood.Onkyo should be ashamed of themselves for selling something of such inferior quality. I doubt I used this CD player more than 10 times during the 2 year period I owned it and it stopped working. It is stuck in stand-by mode and though able to rest the unit from time to time using recommended methods, it simply doesn't respond to any commands. The monster cable power surge protector still works great along with the receiver but the CD player died.This is a hit or miss product from Onkyo. You either get one that lasts a long time or in the case of what appears to be close to 50% of people who write reviews for this product - you get a complete lemon. And Onkyo sits back and does nothing about it time and time again. $195 down the drain (isn't worth the $135 they sell if for today).For me it is simple - I'll never waste my money on an Onkyo item again (anything Onkyo including receivers).
i have received this a few days ago and regret purchasing it i connected it from my xbox 360 to my lcd and for some reason the picture does not fit the screen at first i thought it was a problem with the xbox but after a few hours of trying to make it work with my ps3 as well i just gave up and now the cable is in the closet collecting dust...... WOULD NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT BUY FROM AGAIN THANK YOU FOR NOTHING............................
I stongly suggest that this product not be bought. Some of the problems with the product include; not large enough to cover screen, too thick to clearly see display, and easily traps air bubbles. The add claims they are razor thin which is a complete lie. Mine were promptly thrown into the trash can after trying three of them with no success.
The 301 uses the old technolgy. The Belkin F5U302 works great. DLink has a similar one that works very well also.
Okay, have a look at this picture: [...]This is me taking a picture of what the C905 looked like after I installed it on a machine running windows XP. At first everything seemed fine (except the absolute terrible picture quality - more on that later). However once I began using it through the next couple of minutes after installing I started getting all these really odd white lines down the middle of the picture (as demonstrated in the picture in the link).When I did get it working (off & on, it was a battle) the picture quality was absolutely disgusting for a Logitech webcam with a Carl Zeiss lens. Disgusting. I own a Quickcam Pro 9000 and two Obit AF's (AF = auto focus). Both are superb in performance AND picture quality. The picture quality on this thing looks like it was made by Matel; yes, as in the TOY COMPANY. Anything more than 6 inches to 1 foot away from the lens was completely out of focus. If you want a "blurry cam" then go ahead an try your luck.No thanks, I'm returning your product.
I thought long and hard before purchasing this iPod. Before, I had always used a Creative Zen Micro and was quite fond of it until I ran out of space. Then, I was torn between the iPod classic and the Zen W. I decided to give Steve Jobs a chance and shelled out $350 for the iPod.Within about a week of purchasing it, it had a problem. It froze up for no apparent reason but maybe 12 hours later, it decided it wanted to work again. Then, I was quite pleased with it. The sound quality seemed good, the graphics on the screen were crisp and clear, it scrolled quickly, and overall, it worked very well.One day when I plugged it into the computer, however, and downloaded and installed the required update, the screen suddenly went black. The iPod would not turn on and didn't respond to being plugged into the computer. I had not dropped it or mishandled it in any way. The support section of the Apple website was very unhelpful, and nothing I tried had any effect. Defeated, I called Apple. Apparently, spending $350 on one of Apple's products does not mean I am important enough to talk to a living, breathing person. After attempting to explain my problem to a computerized recording which basically told me to repeat all the steps I had already tried, I was told to send my iPod back to Apple so they can repair it--a process that will take, in total, about two weeks.The iPod is wonderful when it works, but as soon as it has a problem there is no help for it. Do yourself a favor--avoid Apple and buy a Zen.
Worked fine for a few hours. Then the picture went black. Doesn't matter the input (tv, dvd, etc.), all have the same problem. Tried re-boot with no result. AKAI logo comes on briefly, then nothing. AKAI online support is nonexistent, owners manual is far-east translation, and one fix-it site suggests "hitting it". Back to the dealer it goes!!
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
I would not buy this printer again. It quickly uses up all the yellow ink. This is a common problem with this printer. See Yahoo Answers, search for "hp photosmart yellow". I think they should be recalled.
The tapes wouldn't record, but it is not worth the effort to return. Purchased some from local Radio Shack and they worked fine!
I have a motorola e815 and i formatted the card and copied and pasted my music files. They appear in the removable disk on the pc after i've done so. There are preset folders on the card and im not sure if there is a specific one im supposed to place them in but the music files dont show up when i put the memory card back in the phone regardless. If anyone can help me please respond.
Purchased my DVDR 985 brand spanking new from there will let your imagination run wild. For those of you not having problems ...give it time. My unit took about year and half to start acting up. Not a lot of heavy use just at the onset. DVDR display panel started coughing up some sort of code AB F15B6B then when I tried opening the disc player door it would change code displayed to AB F09977. Contacted Phillips and was asked slew of questions only to be told at the end " we can give you a certified repair facility". And yes I asked what the code meant but the talking head at the other end did not know. My collection of DVD players and recorders exceeds the number in average house hold and of the lot the Phillips DVDR 985 failed WAY to early in its life span, for this customer.
I bought these at an Apple store in NYC and I thought they'd be great for jogging and listening to my iPod. The only good thing is the sound: it has a deep bass and overall great sound quality. The bad thing: they can't stay on my ears! As you jog, the earphones slip away. Hell, even if you just walk they slip away. They are NOT a perfect fit (my head is from this earth so they should work on me!). What a waste of money! I had to go back to my regular iPod earphones. Maybe if you sit and relax and listen to your music without moving they'll be good on you. Otherwise, steer clear from this faulty product!
I got this one since my 60gb 5th gen video one got stolen. I figured this would be better since it's newer, but it's actually quite a bit worse.The screen is much darker so you can't see it without the backlight, and there isn't an option to turn off the backlight either. The "screen saver" sucks, it tells me the time which I could care less about seeing as how I have a watch and a phone, so I have to take it off of hold and click in order to view the song.Since itunes is intent on scanning for gapless playback every single time I plug in my ipod, I use winamp for managing it. This works for the most part, but for some reason certain songs will not work unless I put them on the ipod through itunes. This is really inconvenient and never happened with my 5th gen one. Whenever I have to do this, itunes starts scanning my songs again and before I can cancel it it screws up the id3 tags so afterward I always have to go back into winamp and fix them.The clickwheel is not as sensitive as it used to be, so scrolling it through the iskin is sometimes choppy or non-responsive. Again, the 5th gen one had no problem whatsoever.The 120gb classic is still getting firmware updates, but the 80gb is done, for no apparent reason, even though it still has bugs. Apple dropped support way too early.I really think they took a step back with this version, I guess the battery life is a little better, but the other faults overshadow it completely.
I was so excited until I followed the instructions and it wouldnt auto-detect my providers settings. Then I was on the phone with Tech for about an hour and they know nothing! The router looks sweet and had alot of features but if you dont have the DSL providers that are on the Box that are NAMED, I would not get it because it doesnt work with all DSL providers. I mean we tried everything know to man to get this to work with my PPPoA connection. I think that the Mode is limited on this one and I will not be purchasing Netgear products no more because the Customer Tech help dont know more than the regular guy. I would stay away from this one.
I order the item my self because I need the adapter and instead i got stock with a memory card !!! and no adapter!! Thank you for nothing.
Needless to say it is being returned since it DOES NOT work. I even had my truck driver friend try it and it would not work. I read all the reviews and figured a 4 star review is better than 1 star, so I bought it. When can Amazon create a ZERO rating? It would apply to this unit.
This was a waste of my money. It is only compatible with computers running Windows 2000 or XP and those that have USB 2.0 ports. Nice of Apple to advertise that. Now I'm out $150 and have a music player the size of a gum pack. I've always hated Apple and their pretty but useless products. I got duped on this one, but never again.
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 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.
The cartridges were ten years old and had gone bad . I recieved a refund but am still out my 16 dollars to ship the two cartridges to the vendor and he has not reimbursed me as promised
These broke on me after just two weeks and I therefore wasted $50 on headphones with just average sound. The problem is with the very thin wires. I never pulled them out by the wire, mostly just listened to them in bed at night - yet in such a short time the right headphone stopped working. Sony must consider this to be a disposable product, it certainly was not made to last. I was trying to save some money, but should have gone with Shure. Sony customer service was of no help to me by the way, nor was Amazon.
I ordered this TV (model 32DF46 as listed here) on 11/8/06. Amazon TWICE delivered the older model (model # 32D46), which I refused (took a total of 3 says off from work to accept delivery, have the wrong model picked up, then await delivery again but refused it on the spot). Then they sent me an email stating that the problem was not going to be resolved easily, but when I checked the website, the model I ordered was still available but at a significantly higher price (can you say "Bait & Switch"???) As of today (1/9/2007) I have heard nothing from Amazon since the 1st email, still don't have the TV I ordered on 11/8/06 BUT today they sent me a request to come here and review it. So I obliged.
Unfortunately this wall mount is not weight rated correctly.It was recommended for my TV, which weighs 22.5 pounds, clearly within the 25lb limit.However the joints are strained and the set sags out of level depending on how the arm is extended. I probably should of returned it, but after going to the trouble of mounting it to my wall, I'd rather not start over with another. After reading the good reviews, my guess is this mount works well with sets under 20lbs. If yours is heavier, I'd look elsewhere.
Literally, printed a half-page, with gaps all over the page, and then stopped printing completely. Had to go get my other ones refilled at Costco before being able to return it. I do not recommend.
I bought this converter to connect my laptop that runs Windows 7 64-bit with my Lynxmotion SSC-32 controller board. The driver that shipped with the device is unfortunately faulty and causes BSODs (Blue Screen Of Death). I debugged the memory dumps and was able to pinpoint the cause. It is definitively the converter driver.I recommend not to use it for Windows 7 until a decent driver becomes available.
To add on to the previous reviewers, I was very disappointed with this camera's performance. I compared the "5 megapixel" photos with photos taken with my Canon, PowerShot G3 (4megapixels), and the SCD6550 simply did not produce the same quality stills. The camera itself also seemed flimsy. The idea of having a two-in-one camera is so attractive. But another attractive concept, Canon's Elura50, offered a camcorder with a compact design. In the end, however, it broke down only after a year and a half. For a $500 purchase that is not a durable lifespan (cf. reviews for Elura50 and you will see that many are having hardware problems). This camera seemed less durable than the Elura50 as I maneuvered the various parts and dials. Of course, I am returning the camera before it can prove its durability. Nevertheless, maybe the folks at CNet can stake their money on it. Lastly, I should add that the positioning of the record button and function dials are poorly placed. I found that I had to use both hands when switching back and forth from camcorder to still cam modes as well as simply engaging the record button. This definitely takes away from the idea of a convinient solution for capturing those special moments.Again, this camera is a great idea. But, I suppose we should wait until the manufacturers make one that has both solid hardware and quality image recording. This one is on the right track, but, still so far from accomplishing a quality product.
I purchased this router to replace another wireless router that kept dropping connections. Upon opening the box I was greeted with a big warning sticker that said "Run CD before plugging in router!" OK - so I ran through the install instructions with the CD and I could literally never connect to the Internet and my laptop wouldn't see the network. I tried for about 6 hours, running through every set of troubleshooting instructions I could find. I finally gave up completely and returned the router.Now, even though I uninstalled the Linksys software - the wireless settings on my laptop get changed about 3 minutes after I boot up, preventing me from connecting to my current network. The only software I have installed is Linksys install - so it is clear that there is something still resident in my system that is rendering my laptop incapable of connecting to any wireless network.
Bought this camera last summer and unfortunately a few weeks later I purchased new computer with Windows ME. It took six months to finally receive the software to download so I could begin using the camera again. At first, Poloroid told me they would charge me $120 for software, but then relented and mailed it to me at no cost. I find this camera very awkward to use with the adapter, in fact I had to return camera within a month of purchase only to find out that the adapter was defective. When downloading pictures, they tend to all come out too light and must be enhanced before printing or saving to file. This would not be my first choice in cameras.
If you have a digital camera and have any one of many photo correction softwares then you really dont need these filters.
I bought this cable for my Xbox so I can get better picture quality on my TV when playing. I received the HDMI cable fine, but when attempting to put this in the HDMI port on my Xbox, the cable would not fit because of my AV cable. Cable should be a bit thinner so both the AV cable and HDMI can fit at the same time.
The price was right and while it worked it was fine. I DID notice that the plug is a very snug fit on a MAC (plugs in better on a PC). And finally, pulling it out of the MAC, the plug came apart from the housing. For a while I would stick the plug back in to use it but finally, it wouldn't make contact and I was lucky to get my info off. Maybe with a MAC you have to have a lighter touch, or wiggle it back and forth to get it out?
In short this product is the worst as far as reliability. If you want a TV that will brake on you in a matter of days this is the on for you, and as you sit and wait for Panasonic to make the situation right (which by the way could take 2 months) this is the product for you. I beg of you do not buy this item. It was made in Mexico, and of poor quality parts. 2 months I tell you, two months I waited to get it fixed and when it was fixed 2 hours later it broke again. Let us count the LED blinks.ONE.TWO..THREE...FOUR....FIVE.....SIX......SEVEN.......This is the most common problem with this product, the board blows out, and if you call Panasonic customer service you need to know the number of blinks so that they bring the right part. I say again if you like headaches this is the product for you.
You do not show specs for this item - like the dimensions. When I look for &quot;product specs&quot; I get a blank page.
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
Has barely functioned from the start. Better than others I have tried, but that's not necessarily a good thing. VCR absolutely doesn't work and the machine turns off when a video is inserted!
Eagle trucking delivered this tv to me yesterday and I had to refuse it. The driver for Eagle was great. Brought into my home, unpacked it, and was very nice. Unfortunately, the glass was broken in several spots.I immediately went to go through the returns process on Amazon and kept getting errors saying "they were sorry for the inconvenience but were working on the problem.". After searching the site for what felt like a year, I finally found a customer service email address and sent them an email about the return. I tried to do the return process again this morning and got the same error.I sent the email yesterday and have yet to hear back, although it says it takes 24 hours for a response. This is where Amazon lacks a bit. I have purchased many items successfully through Amazon but their customer service isn't responsive enough in my opinion. I would feel much better having heard something immediately on a $2500 purchase.I plan on trying to get a replacement and hopefully it will get here not damaged.
First off, yes the sound quality is very good and if you plan to sit around the house doing nothing but listening to music then these would be fine. But then if you're not buying them for active use then you should just get a good pair of over-the-head style Senheiser or Grado. So then assuming that one buys this style of headphone for use when running, cycling, working out, etc then sound quality takes a back seat to comfort and ease of use. With the asymmetrical design of the cord (right side is much shorter than left) the right bud is constantly tugging and eventually pulling out of the ear. Also, prior to the bud being ripped from your ear the seal is lost which means that all of the aforementioned sound quality is lost since this style of phone relies on deep insertion into the ear canal for a good seal. If you sweat while working out then the cord will stick to the skin and as the cord slips down (due to the heavy connector Sony uses for the extension) it resists sliding back up as you move your head and then, "pop goes the weasel". I've used these for Spinning and on the treadmill and I am constantly screwing around either trying to push the bud back into my ear, pulling the cable up to provide some slack or replacing the bud after it has been pulled out. The person who came up with this "design" should be fired along with the design team who felt this was a good idea. Typical marketing driving design where a solution is made to solve a problem that does not exist. There are MANY earbud style headphones out there that have as good sound quality as these or better. Avoid this model unless you enjoy holding your thumb up to your ear as you run.
I had a totally bad experience with this router. I never got it to work. And Linksys tech support was flakey when reachable, but generally not reachable. They have multiple web addresses allegedly available to support this product (why not just one?) and all of them were useless.All I can say is: 1) Avoid this product. 2) Thank goodness for Amazon's convenient return policy.
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!!!
What you you are basically getting is a very expensive glasses cleaning kit from which you can get for half the price at Walmart and friends. The moist lens cleaning cloth is good to keep in your camera bag for emergency cleaning, but mine came a bit dried out. Microfiber cloth is excellent quality. I would not purchase again though.
This product is a total piece of junk. It is so full of static on every channel is is unreal. I bought a cheap $10 transmitter and the clarity of the cheaper transmitter was seriously 1000 times better. Plus programming is ridiculous. Please do not waste your money!
I bought this battery that was suppose to be a compatible battery. Well my goodness it wouldn't even snap flush. And it said it was fully charged. NOPE not at all.. Actually wouldn't even take a charge. Heading to Toshiba to buy the right battery. Not worth my time. Hope I get my refund. Sending back to Amazon.. Disappointed...
I just got the router today installed by following the instruction -- using the CD but could not install. I called for technical support as it turned out that the CD provided by Linksys should not be used for installation. I had to re-hook the computer to the internet and download the program to help guide me to install. After that everything seemed to be working OK (2 computers with XP and 1 with Vista OS) including the wireless connection (XP laptop). When I tried to do file-sharing among Vista and XP, guess what! The computer with Vista OS cannot connect with the 2 XPs. I called tech support, the guy who answered the call told me TO CALL MICROSOFT, WE CANNOT HELP YOU ON THIS!I think that type of problem at least Linksys should have encounter and have solutions ready. I don't think my case is not and isolated case. SIMPLY HORRIBLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT!
Perhaps I got unlucky, and hopefully others will review this, but the one I received was either broken or poorly designed.It would release and renew the IP lease every 60 seconds on my WAN connections. This meant any persistent connection would be lost every minute. If you happened to be playing an internet game it would go poof every 60 seconds. Not a very useful thing to have. There was no way to tell it to stop doing that either. Perhaps I had a bad one and am in the minority. I'm hoping others post reviews so I can find out. I'd love to have one of these but the next cheapest Dual WAN router is $200 by XinCom.
Well, I must admit the printer is a fast and easy to set up network printer. However, there are some very annoying factors:-- I don't know how they worked this, but I print mainly black. Nonetheless, the color cartridges are continuously depleting. I go through a new set of cartridges every month.-- When it gets low, it asks you to print 'black only', but then you have to walk to your printer (defeats the wireless purpose) to hit 'OK' to print the paper.-- I can not get the scanner to work wirelessly. It states 'out of memeory' (I have two gigs of ram, so I don't think that is the issue).Just my two cents.
As an owner of a Palm IIIx, then a Palm IIIc, I secretly lusted for the compact size of the Palm Vx. I knew one day the color would be combined with the small size of the Palm Vx. I pre-ordered this device months in advance. I was thrilled when it finally arrived! When I turned it on, I was confused. Was it defective? The color screen is bad, grey and faded, hard to read even with the backlight on. I read that this is the way Palm meant it to be -- are they serious? (Reminds me of &quot;Pee Wee's Big Adventure&quot;, when he fell off his bike in front of a group of laughing kids, and said &quot;I meant to do that!&quot; Yeah, right!)If you want a color Palm, stick to the IIIc, or better yet check out HandSpring, new color Sony Clie, or Windows CE. At least you won't lose your eyesight trying to read it.By the way, this week I had an unpleasant experience with Palm, Inc., to repair a defective Palm. As of mid-May 2001, customers have to pay $20 to return the device for repairs on factory defects. If you can't do without a Palm while it is being repaired, (duh!) Palm will send you an &quot;fully factory refurbished&quot; exchange for $25.That's ONLY for the Palm M series. For the poor Palm III series owner, you can only send it back for repair, pay $20, AND pay for the postage! Then wait until it is fixed and returned. Don't throw out that paper organizer yet!Changing the warranty after you buy it? Is it legal? I would sue my automobile maker if they tried a stunt like that.
the site is the worst....they tried to send me a cheap casino game from 1998
The battery I received is not the battery I ordered. I ordered Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS and instead i got a replacement PA3533U-1BRS-of no name manufacturer. The battery they sell is said to be Toshiba brand PA 3534U-1BRS,it says that all over,they even send you an e-mail confirming that it is Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS that is being mailed to you. When I received the package it turned out that it was a battery that is not made by the Toshiba. The battery I received doesn't even have a name and to make it better it has a totally different number (PA3533U-1BRS). If I wanted a replacement battery instead of genuine battery I would have gotten it for $35 not $50. I will never buy from his seller again and i suggest for anyone who is looking for genuine laptop batteries to look somewhere else.
The piece simply does not fit the Nikon N90. I would not recomend this merchant!!!!!
Threaded posts came painted, so that wingnuts could be tightened by hand. Using pliers, was able to deal with three of the wingnuts, but an attempt to secure the fourth caused the post to break off. Did this company ever try to assemble one of these as delivered to customers? Very annoying. Better hardware and manufacturing might make the product acceptable, but what I received is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Makes me appreciate Amazon's return policy.Allsop Metal Art CPU Caddy (27761)
I bought this under the impression that it worked with Linux and the Mac. Though it didn't say so on the box, a friend had one and the drivers for Linux, Mac, and Windows were on the disk. I worked on setting it up in Linux for 4 days to no avail. When I tried to set it up on my roommate's G4 Powerbook I had many of the same problems as before. After 2 calls to IBlitzz, dealing with people who hadn't a clue, I was told that my issue was given Level 2 status and that someone would contact me the next day. Today I got an email saying that the BWU613B is not supported on the Mac.
I find it quite offensive that apple would not include several operas (or at least arias) sung by the late Pavarotti. How dare they not pay homage to him in some small way? They could at least make the limited Pavarotti edition ipod. It's appalling that they would make a "U2" version of the ipod but not a Pavarotti version. I understand that it might have been a bit short notice, but this is important! The releases of products and movies were postponed after the Kennedy assassination, why isn't Pavarotti deserving? He's the greatest tenor of our time, Kennedy was just some democrat who thought he was a jelly donut and slept with Marilyn Monroe. I personally find it extremely disquieting that apple releases music playing devices without showing any respect toward music.
I bought it 23months ago from Amazon. Just recently it started failing to connect with the modem. I called support, after a long delay, the rep came online and wouldn't speak to me before I registered. The call center was clearly overseas and the registration process was quite difficult due to language barriers. After a painful registration process I was then told that he couldn't help me because it was out of warranty...nice. I was given two options: Pay Netgear $32 for a total of 13 minutes of tech support or somehow get online w/out my router and email tech support. Needless to say, the UI on the website was unbearable. Netgear buyer beware YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.
I'm not too keen on this player...Aside from cheap construction, flimsy battery cover, and poor documentation there are major technical drawbacks: mp3 filenames are trimmed and (worst of all) video must be in .ASF format.I had a hard time figuring out why the unit's resolution wasn't mentioned in any of the information I had seen online until I realized that all video you want to transfer to the device has to pass through Mustek's conversion software, which (a) not only takes a painfully long time to transfer video (almost 30 minutes for a 30 minute 80MB DIVX) but (b) doesn't allow you to specify any settings other than "low" or "high" quality.
I just called Sony after having my 2nd battery die (I've had my Sony Vaio laptop about a year and a half). They said that batteries are only warrantied for 90 days. The second battery lasted less than 6 months (and I do not use my lap top as my primary computer). I'm not sure what the standard battery life is, but 6 months seems kind of short.
I've purchased skull candy headphones in the past, mainly ear buds. I've always liked the sound quality especially the bass. These headphones are by far the worse sounding headphones I've ever heard. Distorted bass all around. Bass boost makes it worse. I don't understand what all the possitive reviewers of this item are listening for but I do not & would never recommend this item to anyone
I am disappointed with this leather case. Nearly all of the listing is incorrect. It does not have a free slide swivel clip or a mini clip, it does not fit the HP iPAQ 2215 well at all, it is extremely tight (I don't know about other models). It is difficult to zip. When the case is on the device, you can't even remove the stylus. There is no plastic protection, and I can't find any SD card storage. Do not buy unless you wish to be ripped off!
2 yearsI purchased a BERs41 router that I used for a couple of months, now I tryed to used it again and even I have connection in the computer it wont open any website, therefore I called to support system and they told me my guarantee was over and for them to tell me how make it work I will have to pay US$32.00 I dont understand why, since the router is not broken or anything, they wont help me at all if I dont pay the extended guarantee. No supervisor was ever available, sometimes I will be on hold for 40 minutes!!! At the end I got a Netgear router with a very helpful customer support and I AM NEVER USING ANY LINKSYS PRODUCT AGAIN
I've been using the drive for about 1 year and I accidentally hit the power switch. After that, the drive doesn't work anymore. It just makes a beeping sound and Windows XP can't find the hardware. This is not a robust drive.
The plastic wrapper melted onto the item & would notcome off. Not pleased, I wouldn't have item shipped in thesummer.
I read all the outstanding reviews that this product garnered and was quickly sold on how great a value these cables were. One reviewer even offered, "I sell cables for a living, and these cables are the best!" I dreamed of outsmarting all those Monster Cable buyers by purchasing an $11 HDMI cable...I outsmarted those who buy Monster Cables for about an hour. Then, with a room full of people at my house trying to watch a Blu-Ray movie, the cables failed. Thinking it was my TV, I began to panic. Maybe it was the Blu-Ray player? Testing revealed that the Cables to Go were the only thing not working in my brand-new system.A quick trip to the electronics store yielded a new pair of Monster Cables that, although expensive, work perfectly to this day. These Cables to Go simply did not perform for me, and it really makes me wonder about who is writing all these positive reviews. All I can say is that the reviews fooled me, and I got what I paid for, which wasn't much. I have since returned them and will rely in the future more on brand names and reputation, and less on these "customer" product reviews.THEY DON'T WORK!!!!
I never received my purchase and AntOnline couldn't give me a refund or offer me a new one. They blamed it on the mail carrier. In any case I called and emailed (was no phone number for Ant ONline) everyone possible and no one wanted to help me. I will never buy from Ant Online again!!
This printer has several nice functions and will work well for light home use. I would not recommend for heavy office usage, as the flimsy plastic frame will probably shatter pretty soon.The biggest peeve I have with it is that it's a real ink hog: it won't work if any of the color cartridges are missing or empty, and it clears its nozzles all the time, and the cleaning process does consume ink.On top of that, the cartridges are chipped, and the sensor will report a cartridge as empty even when it's still *half* full. In other words, for your typical home usage, where you print in color less often than in black and white, you will run "out of chip" in the color cartridges sooner than you run out of ink: the printer will think they are empty even if they *are* still half full. There's no way to reset the sensor, and customer service will repeat till they are blue in the face that this is the way it's supposed to work: "Sir, we recommend that you print in color at least thrice a week", "Sir, you must replace the color cartridges when this happens."Now, maybe I am naive, but if the gas tank in a car pretended it was empty when it was in fact half full, and left people stranded in the middle of the freeway as a consequence, the manufacturer would have to issue a recall. If, on top of that, it was found that the gas tank was specifically designed this way so you'd have to buy a replacement tank from the manufacturer more often, there'd be lawsuit galore and a lawyer's feeding frenzy.But this is a printer, not a car, and I guess people haven't gotten past the honeymoon with electronics vendors yet.Bottom line. Don't buy it, unless you enjoy littering changing almost new cartridges all the time.
We tried this one out since all the reviews I read were so good but unfortunately, we were not pleased with it. When you plug it into the wall it seems to have a lot of static and it doesn't seem to matter where in the house you try it. Don't waste your money...
The sound quality is great but the design is awkward. Not what I expected. They're either too short or with the extension in they're too long. Not good for exercising.
Guys wait for some time. They are playing mind games with this piece. They started displaying it with 65% off - for $104.58.(July 20th)Now the display is with 27% off - for $219.95.(July 27th)The silliest part is the same seller is also displaying the item in an "In stock soon" order with 17% off - for $249.94.I have gone through its user-manual. The product looks cool on paper. But this gross play is making this product stink.
I got this last December and in August, the DVD started messing up. An hour into every DVD we watch, the screen starts skipping then hangs up altogether! We can't turn it off when that happens, either - we have to unplug it.I'm really not liking anything Panasonic anymore... I also have one of their digital video cameras (yuck!)
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 didn't mind that this radio beeps for everything - I figure that's the price you pay for being informed/safe. BUT - I didn't like the fact that this radio only lasted 13 months. It's not like it did anything but sit on a shelf. I am very disappointed in this. I called the company and they told me that to get it fixed I would have to pay $25. OK...or I could buy a brand new one and not bother with this company. I would have liked it if it would have lasted. I guess I need to pay more for a higher quality radio - going to look for one right now.
I just recently received my Shuffle and have been totally frustrated since. For whatever I have been unable to install the shuffle onto my PC. After several hours of trying, I went to the Apple support site and learned that there are countless other people out there with the same problem and no one seems to be able to find the solution. Before buying this product I would suggest spending some time looking at the Discussion Board on the Apple Support website. I think mine is heading back on the next UPS truck.
My friend bought this thing and wanted me to come check it out. I did. It doesn't even get close to 48x (7.2 mb/sec). Then the tray BENT whenever I put a cd in or took one out. That really was not good since I am worried for my PC game loving friend that his CD drive is gonna go kapoot on him. Also, the CD's get really HOT in there. This doesn't have advanced reading technology or anything, it just spins faster. This is REALLY bad for a CD because the heat (I almost burned myself on a CD) can cause the data area to become warped and you will lose your software/audio cd that is in the drive. Look elsewhere for a CD drive!
Bought this for my little nephew's iPod Mini from Speck Products. What I rec'd was for an iPod Nano. Emailed Speck Prod and rec'd an answer telling me I was wrong and that it would fit a Mini (despite the packaging saying it was for a Nano). Wrote back letting them know what the package said and never rec'd an answer. Finally opened package and sure enough, it wouldn't fit a mini. Ofcourse the invoice said that once the package was opened, it could no longer be returned!While the little iGuy was cute and the thick rubber would protect an iPod for a child; the way it opens to charge the iPod (sitting down) would eventually quickly cause the iGuy to break in half. That said, if I could give it no stars for customer service, I would.
My father asked for a fax machine for his 59th birthday. I got him the all in one. I should have just gotten him a fax machine. He said it was too complicated and he still hasn't gotten it to work yet. I wish I could help him but he in in North Carolina and I am in California. The hotline was not helpful. His birthday gift was a bummer. I wish I could return it and just buy him a fax machine.Simplicity is best.
i bought the ipod shuffle to use as a simple music player when walking. do not buy it; it is simply junk, garbage. in either mode, shuffle or straight playlist mode. the ipod shuffle stops playing completely after 5 to 10 songs. to get it restarted you have to shut it down and reset it. one time even that did not work; i had to reinitialize the whole thing thru the computer software, and then reload all my music---it then played for 8 songs and quit again. the battery was fully charged at all times. Stay away from purchasing this useless music player, it is a royal pain in the neck.
I found that some of the tiny pieces I placed in the 150 would flip over before they reached the tape. I have to use really long tweezers to make sure it goes in properly. You can't just reach your fingers in easily to get it out, if it flips. I couldn't do it without the tweezers. It's great for the bigger pieces. I don't recommend this if you are doing a lot of pieces at once, because you have to rub a stylus around all the edges on the outside, and the inside. Otherwise, when you pull off the tape on top, you'll get sticky on the front of your pieces.
When I started loading photos onto this frame, I noticed that everyone looked like they had put on a few pounds. The frame was defaulted to 16:9 mode, and most of my photos were 4:3, so I changed the frame to 4:3. Of course, all of my photos (even the the 16:9 wide ones) showed up with vertical bars on both sides of the screen, and also with the people now looking too thin.I finally figured out that I could get a perfect image if I set the frame to 16:9 mode but then squeezed all of my images to 75% horizontally and then resized them to 480 pixels tall. So, my normal 4:3 photos have to be 480x480, my portrait 3:4 photos have to be 270x480, etc. And after all of this squeezing and resizing, the photos look perfect when displayed in the frame. But that's way too much work.
Apple has yet to address why songs that will play in iTunes and virtually every other MP3 player, but has issues with skipping on the iPod. No rhyme or reason as to which songs will skip. Sometimes its a few tracks from the same album (while the others play just fine); some are from more recent albums and others from older albums; songs converted at different bit rates, either 128 or 192. It will skip after 2 seconds or skip the last 30 seconds or so of the song. Everyone at Apple said to reset/restore but that has NEVER worked. They can't answer why certain songs play in iTunes without any issue, or even in my 3-year old Sony MP3 Walkman which only has 20G and a monochrome display. But those same songs will skip on this new flashy 160G with full color. If you don't mind having a modest number of songs skipping (I estimate about 250 out of my 10,000+ collection), then go for it. However, at this price I think its not out of the question to have ALL of my songs play without issue. Peep the Apple Support pages to see lots of other folks complaining about this issue and how Apple is not helping. Best of luck and if anyone finds a solution, please let me know.
The seller advised me that they were out-of-stock of this ink and had no anticipated date of restocking. I did receive a prompt refund, but I was disappointed. Why list something as available that you don't have in stock? It is STILL listed: 1 new from $30.00
The Atlanta airwaves are so full of crappy radio stations it's hard to find one this device will work with.I can be driving down Piedmont and the damn thing will distort on me. Goes fuzzy, then totally distorted, then back to normal. Who wants to listen to their music like this?Same thing if I'm driving on I85. The sound fades in and out with a lot of heavy static. And we're not talking about quiet static, it's nearly twice as loud as the music you were listening to.And the sound quality when the signal is clear is extremely quiet. I have to turn my stereo up nearly all the way to enjoy music with the windows rolled up.I sold it for half price to a friend who lives south enough of Atlanta to put it to use. I went out and bought a new JVC stereo with built in iPod connections. I am VERY happy about that purchase.
This router worked fine until it began to drop wireless internet connections sporadically, sometimes a few times a day. It's not so obvious when this happens, and Windows does not detect any error. I found I had to reboot the router to regain connectivity. The router still apparently works well for wired connections. I bought a buffalo wireless router several months ago. It has never required a manual reboot and has made me a happier person.
I recently purchased the Garmen Nuvi 370 for a trip to Italy for Christmas 2007 thinking it would be helpful navigating through Northern Italy over our 16 day holiday. We had plans to drive around Tuscany, with stops in 10 different ancient towns and cities, often with hotels in the city center. I thought this would be handy in the city centers, which I knew from past trips to be confusing, driving challenges.Fortunately, I brought along the Michelin Italy: Tourist and Motoring Atlas (Michelin Tourist and Motoring Atlas : Italy), which proved to be our savior, "go to" source of navigation information.The Garmen Nuvi 370 was very disappointing in that it consistently sent us on the most convoluted and least efficient route to our destination. Even if we toggled between logic modes: Fastest vs. Shortest. Often, the directions where just plain wrong, with many bizarre turns and shunts off of main roads when it was clearly signed and obvious we should continue on the road we were on. When we would finally be forced to look at the map and reorient, the map route would have little relation to the Nuvi route. The Garmen also did not recognize many one-way streets or pedestrian only streets, (both very common in old cities), leading us into situations where we could not follow the directions it offered. "Recalculating route" became a joke, except for the fact it usually attempted to take us back to the same one-way street. Even when we tried to use the Garmin in less challenging situations, like freeway travel, it was hard to relax and trust the prompts, knowing the likely hood of it failing was high. It got to the point after, 8 or 10 attempts at using the 370 we just turned it off. It was distracting to listen to the inane prompts while trying to navigate through the tangled web of Italian city streets, particularly when the prompts did not jibe with the map route.I would not recommend this device unless you are completely helpless with a map and even then don't expect to get to your destination if it is in the city center of an older Italian city. I should have taken my money and bought a cell phone to call the hotels to ask directions.I have had similar experiences using the Nuvi 370 around the San Francisco Bay area: strange turns and lots of back roads that wander through residential neighborhoods. (Frustrating and even scary in certain parts of the East Bay.) The logic the Garmen uses to navigate still needs lots of work before it becomes a substitute for a good map.Over all a frustrating and useless device that I should have left at home, along with the bulky and heavy charger, case and plug adapter.
Netgear is a major name and I expected better. Router has the latest firmware yet it still randomly stops the wireless transmitter dropping all clients. Worse, when you turn on UPNP (universal plug and play) all network traffic becomes unbearably slow ... I have broadband my router should never slow down cnn to the point where I can watch the frames draw in slow detail .... not good. If you turn UPNP off then Xbox Live becomes a roll of the dice in terms of what features will or won't work due to NAT settings that can't be changed manually on the Router. Long story short, I don't recommend it. Save your money for another companies product.
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.
We purchased this unit about six months ago and the dvd player simply stopped reading any kind of disk.After calling Philips/Magnavox, they informed us that the unit was still under warranty and they would be happy to send us a used replacement for $99.This company does not stand behind their products and they are deceiving consumers by selling defective merchandise and then trying to double their profit by selling you another unit under the guise of a warranty.I would strongly urge everyone not to buy products from Philips or Magnavox until they change this policy and treat their customers fairly.
I have the 105 w/8mb memory but it's the same pda otherwise. The good stuff is the size and easy to carry around. The bad stuff is that you must use a serial port (the usb kit rarely works and is major trouble). My pda has to reset whenever you change the batteries so I must do this next to my computer to re-synch. If you can get it for cheap, it does the basic job. Make sure your pc has a serial port to sync, many newer pc's do not. Also, downloading software updates from Palm is a crapshoot since many dll's did not download. Support via email does not resolve problems.
My experience with the Apple Wireless Mouse has not been good. It tracks poorly on most surfaces that I worked with, especially with fine motion. It seemed to fare best on textured surfaces such as thin cloth, or a mouse pad. For that reason, I'd strongly recommend that you use a mouse pad with this product.I also have problems with the Mac not pairing with the mouse when I turn it off, then turn it back on. This is a common problem, and the recommended solution is to update to the latest Bluetooth firmware. However, I am already using the latest version of the firmware (I installed it before I installed the mouse, per the instructions), and I'm still having the problem with pairing after power on.The mouse is beautiful and very comfortable to work with when it's paired and is being used on a surface that it likes. However, its aesthetics and ergonomics are not enough for me to continue using this device, and I can't recommend it to anyone else, either. I suggest visiting Macworld to read their reviews of other wireless mice to consider one of those instead. (I'm also told, btw, that the non-rechargeable batteries for this mouse don't last long, but I can't speak to that since I don't plan to keep this mouse long enough to find out about battery life.)
it works great however it will not work for those garmins since they cannot take the vibrations, mine died after I mounted it on the bike
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 loved the Toshiba RS-TX60, until it started to malfunction six months after I bought it. Support is essentially not available. TIVO phone support won't allow you to get past the start menu if you own a Toshiba product. Toshiba says that the issue is the TIVO software. This may, in fact, be true, since the problem is that the unit will not accept commands to navigate through the TIVO menus and will not burn programs saved in TIVO to DVD. However, a hefty TIVO fee is required to use the unit, and so clearly both of the companies should support the product.I would not buy any TIVO unit not made, and supported, by TIVO.
On a new desktop computer with a broadband internet connection, the quality of even this upper-end webcam is not acceptable. The only plus I see with this product is that you don't get the rounded edges of the image that you would associate with webcams in general. Still, with long lag times, sound that is delayed, and fuzzy picture quality, I won't bother looking into using webcam technology for at least a few more years. Unless the parties on each end have good lighting (more light shining into your face than behind you is the key), the latest and fastest computers, fast internet speeds with few or no people downloading in your neighborhood, and high end cameras, the webcam experience is still downright brutal. And even if you do have all this, it still is in the beginning stages. Having said all of this, I do not think this is mainly a manufacturer issue, but more a technology issue.
It was one of those ads that pop up &#34;If you buy &#34;this product&#34; you'll also want to purchase the Koss headsets. What was not made clear is that the software I purchased already included a speech recognition headset. And I couldn't return the Koss product because the box totally fell apart.
This microscope is just one step above a toy microscope, in my opinion. Granted, my husband and I are used to lab quality microscopes (and we knew for the price it wouldn't be lab quality!) However, we were disappointed. We purchased it for our daughter and it didn't quite live up to our expections. It isn't a sturdy/solid microscope, and you can't see very clearly or in great detail. I would say just "okay" for a young, budding scientist.
I bought this printer last year with high hopes after owning a previous Lexmark printer (a cheap Z11) that lasted for nearly four years of heavy usage. This printer has been a disappointment from day one.1. Once it actually begins printing a page, it prints at a decent speed. However, it takes a loooong time to start printing....you hit print, then wait, then the little &quot;Printing Started&quot; display comes up, then you wait, and wait, and wait, and THEN it finally starts to print. Very time consuming.2. It frequently gobbles up too many sheets of paper at once and jams up.3. Ink cartridges for this printer are very expensive and seem to run out fairly quickly compared to previous printers I've owned.4. Several days after the 1-yr warranty expired, the printer jammed horribly and started shredding the edges of each page that fed through. After three or four sheets, it started printing blank pages. After going through every trick Lexmark's troubleshooting guide (printing test pages, cleaning print nozzles, wicking the nozzles, checking USB ports, etc) the most I can get it to do is print the test pages IN YELLOW....but only the test page....and after printing that several times, it goes back to printing blanks again.I've contacted Lexmark's customer support and received the standard form reply (which is the exact same info as what's in the troubleshooting menu, by the way....real help that is!).I'm off to plunk down the money to buy new printer now. I'll be extremely reluctant to ever buy another Lexmark after this experience - I certainly expect a printer to last longer than a year!
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.
This card is such a disappointment. It is soooo sloooooow. I use it for my digital camera, mp3 player, and ipaq. It takes forever to copy anything to and from it.
This looks like the charger that came originally with my Garmin Nuvi 350. Mine broke in a few months. I kept it in the car at all times and once I wanted to use it and the part that plugs in the cigarette lighter was just split in two. I never dropped, forced, beat or in anyway mistreated the product. I suspect it broke due to hot weather.I recommend you not buy this item.
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.
First use, I had my Canon 60D and EF-S 18-135mm IS lens in the backpack. The bags main compartment was zipped and zippers met in the middle (big mistake). First awkward position I was in climbing down a rock face the weight of the camera opens the zipper and my camera goes flying out and hit the rocks below (about 6' drop). The lens broke in half, the camera seems to be OK (thank God, otherwise this poor design would have cost me over $1000). You could lessen the chance of this happening by having zippers meet at the end of the zippered section, but his is a very poor design risking expensive equipment, and it's not very comfortable to boot. It's inexpensive to buy, expensive to own. I'll never use it again.
Like the other reviews said, this product is complete junk!I bought this for $70 while vacationing in Saint John. I should have spent the same money and bought 2 disposable cameras. I figured it would be better to spend more and have a reusable camera. Boy was I wrong!I tried a few different options - with compression, without compression. In the water, out of the water. I ended up with no pictures that looked good. Even when I took pictures out of the water. I'm convinced you need a tripod to get a halfway decent looking picture with this camera.The only plus is that the waterproof case did work. Water never got into the case. Its just too bad it didn't take any decent pictures.The other issue with this camera is that the pictures are 640x480. That alone is fine if the pictures could be accessed in this format. But the software that comes with it (and the only way it seems pictures can be copied off the camera), interpolates the pictures raising the resolution. This is a bad idea as it will only reduce the quality of the picture. They should at least provide a way to get the unaltered image from the camera. Regardless, I don't think it would have made any difference as the pictures were THAT bad!The only good experience I had was with tech support. I emailed them about some questions on getting the images off the camera. They replied quickly. Unfortunately though I had to guess at the support email since their website has ZERO support information - same as the documentation.So in summary, I wouldn't recommend this camera to anyone. I'd also question any other camera's by this company simply due to them selling such a poor camera and having zero support info on their website.Buy a canon powershot or other similiar camera and an underwater case for it. Your money will be MUCH better spent!
I should have known not to by anything by boss. This is only 8 gauge wire if you're including the insulation, maybe. The speaker wire it came with is as thick as the wire on my headphones, there's no way I would put it on my sub. Really poorly made too, the power wire isn't even in the center of the insulation. Boss sucks, this product sucks, don't buy it.
The INVOCA simply doesn't work. It would work great if your TV was always off, but unfortunately it can't disemminate between background noise and your voice. Furthermore, you need a robot to talk into the microphone, because if you ever change your tone the invoca will never understand you. Obviously it is inevitable to do so, to account for the frustration of dealing with this worthless gadget. Don't buy, i give it a resounding NO. I wouldn't even use it if they paid me. It isn't worth the hassle.
Printer worked fine on plain paper, and scanner works fine. However, the big reason we got a new printer was for making labels. Desipte following all of HP's and Avery's instructions, the 1210 is only capable of ruining expensive labels. It cannot feed the labels in correctly, so only about 1 in 10 sheets will be usable.Don't get sucked into this product like we did, unless all you want to do is print onto plain paper.
Like every self-respecting iPod owner I wanted white headphones that matched. Also, I'm no audiophile, but I'm starting to recognize average sound from good sound.Since the Apple ear buds just don't stay in my ears very well (they sounded ok I guess) I decided I needed something different. These looked like the perfect solution. They were not. Maybe it's the shape of my ears(!), but they literally hung down and didn't stay remotely close to being secure in any way, shape or form. Maybe your ear is shaped differently, I see other people with the Apple ear buds fit perfectly in their ears. But for me, they were useless.I can't even judge the sound quality since they were so hard to keep in place.I'm going to try the Sony MDR-EX81LP headphones I think. Everyone at my gym seems to like that style. Plus the over the ear thing won't bother me since I don't wear glasses. I'll post my review of them soon after I get them - there's hardly reviews of them out there right now.
I was in the market for my first mp3 player and I compared all of the big names (Ipod, Rio, Creative, IRiver, Etc). My findings were that none of them seemed bad but that one offered more value and that was the Carbon from Rio. I liked the Carbon's battery life and the fact that it didn't need any software to use (you can just copy and paste your mp3s to it). The Carbon costs less than the Ipod mini, and has 1gb more space. I bought one and was very happy with it.... for the first day and a half. On the second day it fell from my lap, and the scroll wheel located on the top right corner of the carbon broke. I was very disappointed at how delicate the wheel was. Rio customer support was no help-- they wanted $99 to fix it (nearly the price I paid for it just 3 days ago). I did some searching online and found that my problem was not an isolated incident, but that there are many, many Rio Carbons out there with broken scroll wheels. The wheel is attached at only 2 very small points. It is just a very vulnerable point of the player, and I know that if I had bought an Ipod mini, it would have survived the short fall that my Rio took.
We have a Toshiba M45 S331. The battery won't charge and the notebook won't charge.
save the money and get the DB audio kit, the rca's are filled with plastic and covered in VERY thin metal, i put them in and they broke off inside the amp. the coating around the outside of the wire, is bigger than the wire itself, very cheap, but you are buying boss, so what do you expect? save the money, and get something thats actually worth it.
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.
I bought a REGION FREE, NTSC and PAL capable dvd player, as says here on thin web site, but what i got was a ZONE 1, NTSC only DVD player with exactly the same brand and model number as the one described on this website.... and needless to say.... it was absolutely useless for me.... i already have a zone 1 ntsc dvd, so what is the use of another..... oh, It plays DIVX movies and that's great, but it wasnt what i bought, and i have sent two comunications to customer service that havent been answered.Im an avid customer of amazon, and i buy very often..... i have loved the service until now.
Battery life was horrible I don't know how long it was sitting on a shelf. It holds for maybe an hour. I don't think it's the computer.
My 6 year old got this camera for Christmas. I did not expect much but got astonishingly less. The resolution is great (for 6 year olds and email). The quality of the pictures is horrible. I would not trust a company that put their name prominently on a camera like this. This camera needs A LOT of light! The compromise on the flash is acceptable at its price. However, there is no excuse for the quality of the pictures, blurry and out of focus, even when a tripod is used to take a picture of a stationary object.
The color you use the most? Black. The only color that you can't buy in the high volume (77) size? Black. Actually, you *can* buy the high volume black cartridge - only through Epson. I love the printer, but this really irritates me.
I've had this printer for a couple of years and it is constantly a problem. Software updates without asking then has missing features. Suggetions from HP to stop this do not work. I put in about 2 hours every month keeping this thing running, purging and reinstalling software. Constantly a problem. HP is little help simply asking me the do the same tasks over and over with their poor english speakers off shore. Buy something else (suggest non HP).
I just bought these today after returning a box of Memorex which were just as bad. I've tried burning 3 cds so far and each one plays for about 3 minutes before fizzling out into fuzz and stalling the player. Absolute crap! And I'm now going to give a bad review on the Memorex. Is there anything out there that isn't crap these days?
I wish I could give it lower than one star, it surely doesn't deserve even that. My boyfriend bought me this dvd player for my birthday, the end of January. We began having problems with it right away, it freezes up several times during a movie and sometimes the subtitles just keep popping up (even though we tried shutting them off about 20 times, this happened during &quot;Once upon a time in Mexico&quot;). Now it is mid-March and it has stopped recognizing DVD's so it now totally and completely useless, and it's been two months since we got it and don't have a receipt. My boyfriend paid $40.00 to be able to watch approximately 6-8 movies (at most), and it was a pain in the a$$ watching them. Don't buy this product!! if you know what's good for you.
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.
Just received a few days ago. Following install instructions in package, found that there was no directory for Windows 7, only Vista and older OS's. Searched around on CD and verified.After reading other reviews, just plugged into USB port and let Windows 7 locate and install automatically, which printed directions said not to do. Drivers did install without error messages, but will not load data from Polar S625X. Just blinks and quits. Will update if I can figure this out... but I do have an IT degree, and hate little issues like this. Would rather pay the $20/$40 more for a 5 second install.Assuming that since this is aftermarket(non-Polar), Polar will not be overly useful if I contact them...
Should have bought Sky Caddie. The Nikon is not dependable to give accurate readings Usually takes several attempts to get a distance that is even in the ball park, and by then all confidence in the readout is gone.
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.
My dog knocked it over one time and it never worked right again. It didn't hit the floor hard at all, but it never worked right again.My friends said I sounded muffled on Skype and Dragon had no idea what I was saying.
I bought this **** out of desperation as my girlfriend needed a "do everything" printer to apply for a job. I never liked Lexmark and now doubly so. The print quality went down fast, in just weeks. Buy new cartriges? Didn't help and now it won't print anything. The only thing this piece of **** will do now is SEND a fax. That's it. Stay away from Lexmark.
This item does not output a 5.1 channel surround sound signal. I only got 2.1 (front left, front right, and subwoofer) whenever I used it with any of 4 difference media source devices.
I should have saved my 30 some bucks and bought a MIDI in out recorder for my iBOOK for the midi controller as this is a piece of unmittigated JUNK. It's a TERRIBLE picture even with chuffin' professional lighting on it.My advice is go with an Isight, it's expensive and MAC cameras are WAY more expensive than PC cameras HOWEVER they're are a couple of very nice ones floating around for 50 bucks or so, this piece of metal should be floating in me loo, that's for sure, or, it would make some sort of intresting necklace or bracelet.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT it SUX like a STRAWER FACTORY
I'm not sure why others seemed to have a much easier time getting this installed and working. Microsoft is the devil.
This product has great potential but the people at Prismiq constantly ignore its users.Check out www.prismiq.orgThese forums are hosted by Prismiq but they simply ignore most of the postings. The main issue you'll encounter is the dreadful way you navigate your MP3 collection. This is the #1 complaint in the boards and has been for quite sometime. They've recently released an update but it added Rhapsody support and didn't even touch on the MP3 navigation problems. I bought this in December when it was $250 and now it is $200. I knew there were problems but Prismiq support was very active and assured everyone they would be fixed. Now that the XMas rush is over, support has disappeared and they ignore the numorous request for enhancement. They also fail to address this as a major problem with their device.My advice to anyone considering this product is to look for something better. If you decide you want this despite my warnings, checkout out prismiq.org and read the user comments and notice the lack of Prismiq responses to those comments.Oh, one thing they did do with all the complaints, they created a Complaints section and moved them in there.
These things are not worth the money .. get a cheap one! Look at http://www.radarbusters.com/ or www.007radardetectors.com or www.consumersearch.com.
Installed the antenna on a Panasonic TV. Most channels worked better (except for Channel 2) for about 1 day however none of then could be adjusted as per the manual - I was happy then all channels got worse and worse and the machine is back in the box and rabbit ears back on top.Maybe the signal strength in my area is too high?? but I tried all options of high/low ears and physical orientations.Don't know if it is a defect in this particular one or just a big waste of time altogether.
What they show is not what you get!!!!!I can't use my Rhinoskin with this battery....Most Bogus dude...
I was shopping around for headphones for my iPod that were 1) not horrible sounding, bass-dropping el-cheapos, and 2) not "I OWN AN IPOD PLEASE MUG ME" white.I read all the reviews here that said these phones sounded great, but that the insulation on the neck-chain wore out really fast. I figured that if I just babied these headphones, I wouldn't have any problems with the insulation.I was wrong.After two months and five days of normal use, the insulation on the neck-chain broke down and exposed the wires within. By "normal use", I mean wearing them while walking to work and back. I did not work out with these headphones because I'd heard that sweat on the cord could accelerate its breaking down.So yes, the durability of the insulation on these headphones is absolutely atrocious. I've used five dollar earbud headphones that had greater durability than these.That said, the sound is great. I didn't realize just how great the sound on these headphones was until I had to stop using them temporarily and use some over-the-ear Koss phones I had lying around. The in-ear design blocks out noise well enough that you could probably just use them as earplugs if you had to. There's great bass response, but a bit too bright in the treble range (enough so that I had to change the EQ on my iPod from my previous default of "Rock" to "Loudness").I used the insulation breaking down as an excuse to cut out about two inches of excess neck-chain wire so that I could wear them like normal headphones. The behind-the-neck design never really worked for me; the left bud kept getting tugged on. After stripping the outer rubber insulation the rest of the way with my fingernail (that's how "durable" the insulation is), burning off the lacquer coating on the wires with a lighter, and splicing the wires together, the headphones work properly again.Summary: good sound, horrible durability. I can't recommend them to anyone because of the insulation issue.
Neither my young adult daughter nor I could figure out how to fit this item on your head. No matter which side of your head, backwards or forward, the whole thing just dangled and swung around. The ear hook just wasn't strong enough to stay in position. I've already returned this item.
I actually purchased 3 of these items. One for me and two others for a friend. Let me start off by saying I didn't pay a whole lot for it ($12.99 ea.) so of course you get what you pay for. The quality of the music came through with alot of static. I tried this in 4 different cars with 4 different MP3 players. Two of the cars I wasn't even able to get the music to play through any station. It's a cheap product and I plan on investing alittle more money for one that works. I would not recommend this product.
The rest of cabling however is extremely sub par. The speaker wire might be 22 gauge at best, and the power wiring is 10 or 12 gauge nowhere near 8 gauge. This kit more or less convinced me not to deal with boss ever again as their products are extremely sub par.I used the RCA cable, but chucked the rest of it in the trash as the rest is complete garbage.
1) Plays approx. 75% of new retail DVD's without problems (which include repeated freezing & stuttering). 2) Records & plays back DVD-R & DVD+R discs w/o issue. 3) DVD-RW & particularly DVD+RW discs (Sony discs!) ... well, good luck. 4) Outside of these deal breaker isssues, my unit worked quite nicely. Sony's response ... something along the lines of user error/it must be all in my head. I strongly suspect the recording/playback problems are software encoded copy protect glitches. This unit will certainly be my last Sony product (3rd strike rule).
These are NOT noise cancelling headphones! In fact they are junk! I am returning my set to Amazon. Don't buy these!
too small.Very limited to go up or down.you can't use it to look at the sky above your head.I strongly DO NOT recommend it if used to look at the stars ! One good point : strong !
As others have said,this does not work with polarized plugs. This is a huge shortcoming that renders it practically useless
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.
Terrible sound. Impossible to calibrate. Yellow lines on some HD channels. No pnp. Stay away from this one even if they give it away.
First, I called PAC and they said this is the one for my vehicle since I have the bose system with XM radio. They said the AAIGM24 is for the premuim bose system which apparently I don't have, they confirmed it by a code on a label in my glove compartment. This module was a complete waste of money and time. I installed it exactly the way the instructions said and it didn't do a damn thing. On top of that, I called PAC again and it took them about five seconds to tell me it is defective and take it up with amazon for returning it. Also, even though it is defective Beach Audio (The Vender) won't pay for shipping a defective item back to them for a refund. So Im out $7 and got nothing but headache. Stay clear of this. 06 Trailblazer SS
I recently recieved this walkman as a gift for Christmas. The thing looked cool, and I was eager to try it out. I popped a CD in. The first two songs were great- the sound quality was terrific. But it skipped vilontely during the third track, and continued to do so in nearly every song. The same thing happened with a few other CDs. I am on my way to exchange it. I know it is cool looking and that the sound quality is excellent, put do not purchase this item.
I have had this product for over a year now and was surprised when travelling from Mtl to NYC how this device directed me to drive through off highway country roads. I have tried to upgrade to a higher version of software 1.16 with great difficulty. My PC is asking for the Magellan Roadmate software. The unit never came with it. When finally located my Microsoft PC is advising me not to install it as it does not conform with Microsofts software conditions and it may harm the system. I have tried to contact magellans help ware, but have had no response. After reading all the horrible experiences from fellow magellan owners, i am frustrated enough to trash this unit and proclaim the truth, THIS SYSTEM SUCKS, and I for one do not recommend anyone to purchase a Magellan unit. If the company had any morals they would refund the money or excahnge all of their 6000T units for a model that actually works.
I've been having a terrible time with getting my PS/2 keyboard and mouse to stay plugged into the PS/2 ports on this switch. I've never had a problem pluging into any other PS/2 ports but my keyboard and mouse keep slipping out of the ports on this KVM switch and as a result I keep loosing all connectivity.I've even tried plugging an adapter into the ports to see if that would help, but nothing seems to stay into the ports without slipping out. I was looking to see if there was some way to reduce the size of the port opening but it does not look feasible. I even tried strapping my devices in place with rubber bands but the ports are just too slack.I've given up on this product.
I've used this machine extensively in a doctor's office, and it worked well for quite some time, despite difficulty getting started. Recently though, it has been plagued by problems, most specifically phantom paper jams which don't actually exist but cause the whole thing to stop working. I've had to take it in for repairs at least three times, but have owned it for only about a year. Also, it sometimes refuses to recognize the toner cartridge, also causing a complete breakdown of function. If you want a reliable machine, I suggest you look somewhere else!
interesting - there used to be at least a dozen reviews of this camera on this site, but they seem to have been removed.I bought this camera, found it too complicated and difficult to use, with tiny controls that were very inconvenient and hard to maneuver. I constantly had to have the instruction booklet with me. I ended up trading the N80 to a camera shop for a very good lens.Maybe some people think that autofocus is worth the trouble, but I didn't.Here's the main point. Nikon cameras are wonderful because the lenses are so good. I think new photographers make a very big mistake if they spend a lot of money on a Nikon camera body, and then buy a cheap lens to go with it.My recommendation is this: Buy the cheapest Nikon camera body you can find, and then save your money for the best lenses. It's the lens that's capturing the image, not the body
Good sound, great price! whats not to like? oh yeah, the high amounts of lead stored in the wires. Careful folks, I tried digging into this with Coby and the Better Buisness and they are none to happy some one noticed there hidden warning. Yeah, your susposed to wash your hands after EVERY time you use this product. Use with caution and DO NOT buy this for children. Headphones are in very close proximity to the head (obviously)and chewing on the wires can lead to serious health problems. Beware, theres a reason its so cheap.
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 really love the practical design of this product but really have to warn other customers about the quality. the handle is secured to the case by a pair of vinyl loops that are less than one half inch wide. these ended up tearing after 2 months of use. the material used as "edging" around the sides of the product lost it's black finish within the first week, it is very susceptible to wear, leaving you with a scratched/cloth exposure wherever it has come into any type of stress. IE when you set it down....
The picture of the item shows a 24 pin DVI cable. I recieved an 18 pin DVI cable. How about a correctly pictured product?
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.
...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.
It's cheap. That's great. But it has too many parts -- a power cord for the speakers, a plug connecting the iPod to the speakers and since you can't charge through it, you need your iPod charger too. I got this for work and travel. If you want to travel with it, you really need to use the case to make sure you don't lose the cords. And that makes it more bulky than it needs to be. Plus, it doesn't stand comfortably, especially with the iPod plugged in to its charger.You might say you get what you pay for, but I've since seen speakers in this price range that are more compact and require fewer cords. So if you want simplicity, keep looking.
I have gone through 5 of these things now all because of the same problem. The left channel keeps going out. Now dont get me wrong the c250 was great until this happened the first time. I thought it was a fluke, then the second one did the exact same thing, and the third, fourth and finnaly the fifth. The only reason i even did this five times is because i called the warranty line and complained until they replaced it. The first three all broke in the original 12 month factory warranty. The last 2 within the next year and were only replaced because i was so angry and presistant on the phone. Sansa refused to give me a new one year warranty on the replacements and said only the first 12 months from the original purchase date would be honnored in their warranty. It wasnt a fluke just poor quality. the problem occures when pluging and unpluging the head phones or audio cable. I have been extra carful not to bump the headphone jack and unplug it carfuly, i still breaks. I wouldn't recomend this pile of @%$@ to anyone. I think i will buy a sony, my original tapedeck Sony Walkman still works, and is about 20 YEARS OLD!!!
My biggest problem is that the machine says that the ink is empty when it is clearly visible that there is actually quite a bit of ink left. Also, when replacing one of the colors, the machine will "clean" until it then proceeds to tell you that all the colors need replacing. I hardly ever use the color, yet I actually end up replacing it more than I do the black ink because it is smaller and it seems to disapear on its own.
I am a loyal Palm user and have waited with great anticipation for the M505. I picked mine up this week and what a disappointment!!! The screen is very difficult to see and there is no contrast control. I took it back and bought a Handspring Visor with a great screen. Palm missed it on this one.
I suppose the product is fine because it works on my older laptop with WXP. For some reason it fails to communicate properly with my device under W7.
This item doesn't work in my area. I live in northern Nevada (Carson City) and have only one AM station in my area. This unit doesn't even have any effect on my radio's reception of that station. I can pickup some nearby other states (cities), i.e. Denver, SaltLake, Seattle and even San Diego, AM station brodcasts when the atmospherics are good but the unit has absolutly no effect on their reception. When I pickup a remote station and try tuning with the tuning capacitor nothing seems to change.I think it's my location and not the unit. However if anyone else purchases it they should be quick to try it and if it doesn't work send it back within the return period!!My radio is a CC Crane and is amoung the best at AM reception so it's not the radio.This unit is the second of it's type that I have tried and none work. So I will stop trying.
Purchased this drive back in Feb. 2009, daily use, died Jan. 2010. Everything worked great and then xx. No sign of a problem, not a slow death, just turned on the PC (Dell XPS 410) and got the click-of-death. Like some others with one of these failed drives the computer wouldn't boot and couldn't find the drive (not present). A real POS. The really frustrating part is this drive replaced an 18 mo. old OEM 320GB Samsung that died. My old, heavily used, 1997 Dimension XPS with its massive ;) 13GB Toshiba drive is still working fine, go figure. I guess it all boils down to hit or miss if you get a good or not.At least it's still under warranty.
I couldn't agree more with Fred, below, regarding service. How in the world is a company like this going to expect mass consumer acceptance of this technology given the difficulty and confusion surrounding its installation and use? And then to follow that up with such useless tech "support" - as oxymoronic a phrase as I've ever heard.Buying into the g speed claims, I bought this router and two adapters (WUSB54GS and WPC54GS notebook card) to install a new wireless network after moving into a home that did not have a cable outlet in the room where we needed to put our main family desktop. In my former house I had a Netgear MR814 b router that worked flawlessly.After almost four hours on the phone with levels 1 and 2 "support" and a still unreliable and unconfigurable system, I am returning these products to Amazon. I am a loyal Amazon customer who has purchased 1000s of dollars worth of merchandise and am glad the company has a solid return policy. I will buy a Netgear system and try that.Among the technical issues:a) the setup/configuration tools are seemingly straightforward, but apparently the device doesn't have the capability of detecting the presence of WinXP SP2, thus there are incompatible drivers to deal with right from the start. Encryption simply doesn't work.b) after downloading drivers that allegedly were going to fix the problem, connctivity remained spotty - for the two weeks I've had this device I've had to spend about half of the time resetting the router/rebooting the computer and various other contortions to catch a few minutes of the internet.c) Today I was on the phone for almost two hours with level 2 "support", trying to understand a man whose English was barely conversant. A core issue became quickly apparent - his script was clearly directing him to compel me to find and use the wireless connection utility in Windows XP, but all of the linksys literature/CD said to use the linksys configuration manager which is what I used to set the thing up. I followed the installation instructions exactly. Speaking about two words per minute, he failed to ever tell me - I had to find this on my own through some forums - that a Microsoft KB article speaks to the exact issue he was failing to recognize. Finding no other answers in his script, he insisted that I needed to reinstall the entire operating system, including SP2. Unbelievable. Just how did my operating system suddenly "lose" important files right after I installed the router?Needless to say, I will never again buy another Linksys product. Good luck if you do.
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.
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.
I got my camera in 2004, brand new. Excellent macro mode (I must say incredible) outside shots were always terrible, regardless of know how- absolutely terrible. I even found distortion, beyond bad coloring and proper focus, as it turned out, finding photos to compare to was about the same, with same camera, and others called it good. One day I decided to use the lense cleaner that came with my kit. I scratched the plastic lense with the soft cloth! Downhill from there, I tortured myself to get as many pictures as I could before it was no good (it literally got worse on its own). The 2mp is plenty, and worked great while it lasted. I found an 2mp olympus in same price range, with all glass lenses, and that is where I am headed.For the possibly 200 dollars these started off as, go get the glass lense version at a minumum. I do not recommend this a205 camera, and the servicing costs are phenomonal. I did not get the 3 years I expect from an electronic item as well.
I have the same problems as other reviewers. Stay away from this computer. Worst purchase I have ever made. There should be a class action suit brought against HP for this computer. Non-existant technical help. They will, however, sell you help....that will probably not fix your problems. I am still under warranty but that means nothing.
this product was ok for me because i was able to use it for regular internet purposes and network printing. the thing i first had issue with was that i had to change the default IP address because my dsl router was the same number. that was not the big problem for which i returned it. for some reason, this router worked well in macs and win7 OS computers, but i was not able to get an internet connection for my vista laptops. this proved to be a big issue for me because most of the people who come to my house have a laptop with windows vista installed, none of them were able access the internet. the were able to with an old belkin router. it seems that spi security settings are problematic with vista
I purchased a Compaq S 4 100 scanner from Sears on 9/16/01 and now I cannot get the scanner to e-mail anything for me. Have it install properly and can scan things but cannot e-mail. Cannot get ANY help without a charge. I paid $... at Sears for the scanner and WILL not pay another $30 or $40 to get help in making it work!! I will take it back and give Compaq a BAD name for their product. I have a Compaq PC and Printer and so far have been satisfied with them. The SCANNER IS GOING BACK! Am very unhappy with Compaq. The Scanner is not an easy one to operate anyway. After hours with someone that knows computers we did get it to scan but never to e-mail. Will get another one but never again a COMPAQ. Signed: VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER
My expectations were fairly low, I just want an MP3 jukebox to use in my car and with my stereo receiver. So... the sofware crashed a few times on installation. It did sync my files, but many albums/folders won't play correctly, edit correctly, and it's not because of copyright protections. I suspect I have to re-organize and dummy things down for the Zune to get to play folders properly. Otherwise it's OK, but if you use a computer based mp3 player like WinAmp, working with Zune is like playing ping pong with the village idiot. The interface does not run smoothly on your desktop, it repeatedly hangs-ups and I'm talking about running it on XP, SR2. I have to say it's very disappointing to see a company like MSFT put out a product that seems 3-4 years behind the curve software-wise. Yikes!
I could not get this device to transmit beyond 10 feet. After that, it gets snowy--lots of static regardless of the station.
This is a wonderful product, however I bought it refurbished from the vender, and it showed up incapable of communicating with my mac. I am currently working on the problem, but it appears somewhat grave because I've been through all the general troubleshooting on the Apple website, to no avail. The bottom line is that a I received a busted version of a great product from a second-hand dealer.
I purchased this product to store some video files, have auto backup and make it accessible to my home network. I purchased this and two WD 160GB drives from Best Buy.I spent two hours trying to get it recognized by my router but it would not take an IP address. I unplugged it for an hour and hooked it back up. It then it took a proper IP and I could see it on the network. However, the first thing it wanted to do was update its software, which I did, but after it reset itself, it would no longer take an IP.After a few hours tinkering it finally did take an IP (I don't know how, it just did). I was able to begin setting it up, but then it would only see one of my hard drvies instead of two. I unplugged it and opened it up to see if all of the cables were properly connected (they were) and plugged it back in. It then wouldn't take an IP address again.I unplugged it packed it back in it's box and took it back to Best Buy the next day. When they asked me why I was returning it, I responded "It's a peice of crab.". I spent at least six hours trying to get this thing to work before I gave up.I put the two hard drives into one of my computers and just shared them. That was easy, simple and has been working fine.I cannot in any way recommend this product to anyone. It simply does not work.
I got this for my new phone. The card seems to work fine but the adapter doesn't. It has a switch on the adapter that is supposed to allow the card to be locked (read only) or unlocked (read/write). The card is locked whenever it's in this adapter no matter how the switch is set. Look it up on the web and you'll see lots of people having this problem with their sandisk adapters. Some can fix them with tape and other tricks but the fact is the adapters aren't working right.Sorry I paid more for the Sandisk name.....
I purchased this CD player at a local store. I needed a portable device and this one was recommended by the store employee. I was only able to use the CD player sucessfully once, then it stopped working. I was trying to play a CD I purchased, not one that was CD-R. I would not recommend this CD player.
Indeed, it is an "all can do" machine. At least during the first months. We are a small business and use the machine only a few times a day. But after a few months we had a problem with ink lines being spread out on each page we printed out. The Brother people (help line) were very helpful but couldn't find a solution. I eventually came up with the idea to replace the Drum Unit. The problem was solved but two weeks later, we had the same problem all over again. Now I wouldn't mind that this Drum Unit was just a few bucks...the problem is that one of these Drum Units costs you A LOT MORE than the purchase price of the Brother MFC-4800. ............In a perfect world, you can take it to a service center that Brother suggests. But who can live without a fax, telephone and copier for a week? Not a normal business! !! Do yourself a favour, calculate your time, toner and drum unit costs into the price of a machine.A more expensive one might actually be cheaper in the long run.
First of all, when the TV works - it's great - I enjoy the ambient lights and the picture quality. We love watching movies on it. But if anything goes wrong - BEWARE of Phillips customer service - unless you enjoy being without a TV for several months....We bought the 42" Phillips plasma with ambient light from Circuit City in Novemember 2005. Exactly 3 days before the 1 Year Warranty was about to expire, the TV just turned off and wouldn't turn back on. We called Phillips and was told that our nearest service provider was in a town 20 minutes away - later after talking to the repairmen, he told us that he had never worked on plasmas before, but "there's a first time for everything." We called Phillips back asking for another technician and they refused saying he was authorized to work on plasmas even after we told them that he admitted to us he had never done it. For about a month, the technician had problems getting Phillips tech support to help him diagnose the problem - finally after narrowing down the problems (there was also a sound problem - where the sound would just cut off - we had assumed it was the cable) they ordered the parts which were on back order. After two months of no TV and several complaints, calls and arguments with Phillips, we finally got our TV back today. It seems to be working fine (knock on wood), but I will never buy another Phillips product again just because of they're rude, slow and nearly non-existent customer service.
I ordered this item thinking it would be as easy to setup as my Netgear B router. Not only would it not sync with my cable modem but the router itself looks like a cheap knockoff. I have a custom antenna for my B and was looking forward to the added speed but it seems Netgear has cut corners and added a non replaceable antenna. Avoid this item.
I purchased one of these because of the great discount at the time. I come to find out a week later when the cable card was installed that the TV didn't work with the card. It couldn't pick up the channels it was suppose to. The cable company told me they've had numerous problems with Toshiba's Cable card TVs. The problem is bugs in the TV software. I called Toshiba and they informed me that the software on the TV was many versions old and needed to be updated. They of course will do this for free, but in the meantime, I can't access any high-def content. Eventually this will get resolved with only inconvenience to me, but before you buy one of these, you should ask what revision the software is at and if it's the latest. My guess is that the salesman will not have a clue. But if they repair them, the repair department should know. If it isn't the latest, ask to have it updated BEFORE you get it home. This goes for ALL cable card capable Toshiba TVs. Toshiba should have recalled all of these and updated them all instead of leaving these duds out there for us to "discover". It leaves a very bad taste in my mouth and I probably wouldn't buy another Toshiba because you just shouldn't have to go through the hassle.
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.
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 had to return this unit the day I bought it because I discovered that each time the unit is turned off and on again, the "digital" volume control resets itself to a default setting. Unfortunately, that setting is not my preferred setting. Therefore the product is useless, as I do not care to re-adjust the volume control every single time I turn the unit on! I phoned Philips toll-free number and verified from its support staff that the volume control "does not retain its setting" and can not be made to do so.
worst pair of headphones i ever bought. dont listen to the other commentes because its terrible. the bass is off tune. im not lying i got these today and they suck. im dissapointed in skullcandy. the bass isnt even that good and you can barely hear the music. im getting rid of these and getting sony headphones
I attempted to replace my rented cable modem with thisproduct. I spent one hour on the phone with a Comcast technician, but was unable to get a connection. I thenspent an additional hour on the phone with a Linksystechnician, but still counldn't make it work. She suggestedthat I return it, which I did. Linksys service is fine, butthis product appears to have been defective.
I had a Brother word processor before PC's were hip, so I thought I'd be ok with a Brother printer. Not! It no longer scans, if I want to print I have to un-plug it and plug it back in for each job. Ink cartridges don't last long at all. It faxes ok!Sorry, when it comes to printers spend a few extra bucks and buy HP. I wish I did.
I have spent the last few hours trying to install this thing, only to finally have tech support admit it is a problem with ME compatibility. The latest guy said they were supposed to fix the driver file (H/W Ver B1, F/W Ver 2.11)but says nothing he can do, I've got to call in on Monday. Paid extra to get this shipped fast so could install for the weekend. The first tech support guy claimed I had corrupted files and should download from the website, then didn't even log the call. If you are smarter than I was, and reading this before purchase, I say AVOID! Too risky. This is a core product--you think D-Link could have fixed this by now!
I was recommended this product by a friend and when i tried it on my 47" Samsung LCD 1080P I was not all impressed. It leaves streaks where you wipe the product with the microfiber towel. Cool! I would rather have dust then streaks. Many say you can get the streaks gone if u continuously wipe forever, guess i will try that. Also the solution isn't blue...WTF the plastic bottle lies to you, hehe...
My wife and I travel a lot and we got this for iPad movies on flight. Used it once on a flight to Hawaii and back. On our next trip, one of the jacks had a loose connection and was unusable.
This is a lousy product. Has lots of bugs and service support is useless. Buy some other brand NOT this one. I gave this a 1 star rating because there is no -5 rating.
I bought 3 of these headsets to replace a similar model I had from Plantronics that had died after 4 years. The model I was replacing had a volumne control on the cord - but the cord on this model did not have that feature. That ended up being a design change that made the product less usable. I tried all three of the new ones, but in each case, was uable to hear callers on my side above a whisper. People could hear me on their side, and reported the volume as plenty loud and very clear, but since I could not hear them in return, I ended up returning the head sets. I appreciated the quick trouble free refund on the purchase.
The concept of a second screen is great, and we were excited to use it.Unfortunately for us, the second screen stopped working within the first couple of minutes of use.More generally, however, we were immediately disappointed to see that the units do not have batteries and must be connected to an external power source. That is fine on a car trip, but for plane trips, it can't be used.
The picture quality is REALLY BAD and for some reason, it's always blurry and I can't get it to un-blur no matter how much I twist the lens. Piece of junk!
Initially, this looked like a great buy - the price was good and the product looked nice. However, there is a constant static/buzzing noise that comes from the speakers. I read that if you left the IPOD backlight turned on it would help with the static, but it doesn't make any difference on mine. I find that if I turn the volume up loud, the buzzing lessens, but I bought this for my office and cannot play loud music. My recommendation - return this product and pay more for something that works!!
I just shipped my HP 3052 back off to where it came from. I either have to really like something or really hate something to write a review on it, and I really hate this printer. I purchased the HP 3052 after reading some reviews on the HP 3055, and deciding that I didn't need the fax capabilities of the 3055 which didn't seem to work well for most people anyhow. Apparently, it's not just the fax feature that is faulty, but the scanning and copying leaves a lot to be desired as well. I purchased this to replace my aging, but still working, 10 year old NEC SuperScript 860 laser printer. I needed something to make decent copies, and to scan in documents. Well forget it with this! You WILL REGRET buying this electronic "Made in China" garbage if you are planning on using this for anything other than a printer. This has changed my opinion on HP, as it will yours if you buy it.When I first power on the unit, I tried copying the Vonage advertisement that came with it by running it through the auto document feeder. The first thing I notices was that the ADF was loud. This was fine since noise isn't too much of a concern, just as long is it functions well, and there isn't anyone else around to be disturbed by it. After examining the copy, I realized the Vonage letters were stretched out about 1/8" about 3/4 down from the top of the letters. To make things worse, there was a 1 1/2" oval shape on the Vonage ad, which this printer distorted one entire side of, almost as if someone had tried to trace it with a pen. I tried several copies through the ADF with the same results over and over. I thought that maybe the stretched letters were due to a problem with the auto document feeder, so I tried copying the Vonage brochure on the flat bed. I did not see a problem with the Vonage letters being stretched when copying on the flat bed, but there was still distortion on the oval shape again. Next, I tried copying other documents with similar bad results. Copying bar codes revealed that when printing lines close together, the black bleeds between them! Edges on copied fonts were a rough as well.Next I tried connecting the 3052 to my PC with USB 2.0. I ended up with an installation failed message on my first attempt at installing the software. Looking in device manager, I found a problem with installing the driver for "Generic IEEE 1284.4 printing support." I tried uninstalling and installing the drivers several times to no avail. I then tried a 400MB full download of the latest full driver release from HP, and had the same problem. Next, I tried a smaller 40MB driver release on HP's site. This time I kept getting prompted to locate files that the installation could not find. After performing a search on my hard drive, I located them in c:\temp, where the installer must have extracted them to. I had to keep navigating the installer to this directory numerous times during this install. Much to my amazement, this install attempt actually ended up working.Now I wanted to test the scanning functionality. The included scanning software is very basic. It does allow you to setup custom profiles for scanning resolution, destination, and paper type. I first tested scanning with the included Vonage advertisement again. The results were to say the list, shocking and very disappointing. First, the color scans were washed out. Second, the black on white text had extreme orange and blue halos around the edges, almost like looking at a 3d movie, without the 3d glasses. Third, there were some visual artifices, scanning inaccuracies, and scanned objects appeared wavy. Fourth, I got the same results as above when using the ADF for copying as I did scanning. I wish I could include a sample image so you could see the atrociousness for yourselves. Lastly, scans are slow, and I found that when scanning in 8 1/2 x 11 documents, they would often be scanned in skewed, no matter what paper the originals were on or how I adjusted the auto document feeder guides. Furthermore, when I scanned documents with print on both sides, the print on the opposite side would bleed through. From my experience with photo technology, my hunch would be that the cheap imager in this needs an enormous amount of light to scan, so that images on the opposite side of the page bleed through.I really don't want to say anything good about this printer, but I will say that printing looked very good, and it gets 1 star for this. Printing was crisp and clear, even with small fonts. B/W photo printing was on the other hand was mediocre, but who uses a B/W laser printer for photos anyhow?My advice would be to look elsewhere for your scanning and copying needs. This might do for a cheap printer/scanner/copier for your kids, but not for a professional environment. I might purchase the Dell 1815dn as it has received good reviews, purchase a separate printer and scanner, or hold out until something better comes along. I hope this review has been helpful, and can save you from the hassle and expense of a return!
I bought 2 of these within a few months of each other because I love this keyboard because of the small size! It's set up great! One of the best keyboards in the world! The problem is that the letters/numbers on the keys come off in 3-6 months making the keyboard worthless extremely quickly and then you have to go out and buy new ones. I don't use the keyboards much so the letters and numbers on the keys should not wear-off so quickly but it's a big flaw of this keyboard because its happening with the 2 that I own.
I recently purchased this system when it's price was sub $300 and I'm glad I didn't pay any more for it.The system kicks out a MAJOR PUNCH in the sound department, with deep bass that will rumble the room thanks to it's HUGE subwoofer. It's as big as a PC tower case and blasts!Sadly, you have to have it blast if you want to hear anything. There are few controls for the sound levels and trying to listen as low volumes was worse audio quality than listening to the TV with it's built in speakers.The system is either too quiet to hear anything but voices, or too loud to hear anything other than boom.Also, when in stereo mode, the back speakers shut off. There is one option that will do stereo with them on (Matrix Mode) but it tries to separate sounds and ends up with the speakers just making some noises sometimes and is a bit disconcerting.The upconverting DVD player looks pretty poor on a high def television. There also is no difference with upscale from 480p to 1080i, it's just as blocky. If you've not seen a better upscaler (as found in the PS3 for example) then it might look okay, albeit blocky, but if you have seen a better one you won't be able to watch DVD's on your HDTV with this without feeling as if you're missing something.Lastly... the fan. After a while a fan inside the receiver will kick in. This thing is LOUD. That shouldn't happen on a sound system - having something that makes listening to things worse.Overall, I'm very dissapointed in this product and suggest you look elsewhere for a home theater system. I'm considering returning this item and wished I'd read a review like this first, so I'd know to stay away.
The Startech Heavy Duty Pentium Cooler Fan has very strong, masculine appearance. When you actually get it you realize the fan is of the cheapest quality and very lightweight. Installation was easy enough but that is where the joy ended. The unit buzzed loudly and would attempt to spin at about 2 revolutions per minute. It wasn't going spin fast enough to cool anything, and even if it had a great CFM flow rate it was so noisy it would be intolerable. I returned it to Amazon as I am assuming my fan was defective.
I recently replaced my Palm 105 with the new Palm Zire 21. While the features are more than adequate for organizational, non-web needs, my particular unit has not worked correctly since I bought it a couple of months ago. It wipes out all the data from time to time, making it useless. Palm's service has been deplorable. Even though the unit is clearly defective, and is still under manufacturer's warranty, Palm will not replace it free of charge - and has offered only to repair for a $39 handling fee (this for a unit that cost $99 to purchase!). What a foolish business decision on their part - they have lost my confidence and all future business.
I really hate to give this less than 5 stars because they are the best headsets I've ever had. I love the retractable mic and the sound quality is really good. a great gaming headset.But, and its a big but, the reason for 2 stars. This is my second set of this particular model. The first one I owned for about 2 months before the wire in the headset broke, rendering the left ear dead. I thought it might be a bad set so I bought another one.Its now been about six months of use on this headset and the same thing happened, the wire broke at the point where the headset earpiece swivels and connects to the bridge. Its either a design or manufacturing defect since the wire can not take the repetitive swiveling of the earpiece.As much as I'd like to buy another one I'm going to have to find a different headset to replace it.It really is a shame because it is a wonderful design. If they could resolve the wiring issue they would have a winner. I'm looking forward to the day I can retract this review.
The sound quality for the other end is terrible, so I cannot use this anymore. Every time I use the headset I get a complaint from the person on the other end that they cannot hear me.
I bought one of these to mount my Garmin Nuvi 755T GPS. The item description and photograph for this item are not accurate. Firstly, the photo shows a ball-end mount where devices can be attached. The item came with a rectangular square plate and screws that you have to bolt onto the device being mounted. Secondly, the description states that it is "compatible with all Garmin(r) Nuvi(r)" devices. This is absolutely false. Maybe with the ball end as shown in the photo. Maybe. But definitely not with the screw-on mounting plate provided.
We bought this unit four months ago. It worked fine for three months but has been a misery for the last month. It developed some kind of software problem that HP hasn't been able to fix. As a result, I can only use the printer with great difficulty. At least HP admitted that the problem is with the unit and that a number of other buyers have had the exact same problem. Anyway, save yourself a great deal of trouble and AVOID this particular HP unit. We have never had any trouble with HP stuff before. Just this one.
I returned this thing the day it was delivered. Sony falsely says it's equipped with a digital AM/FM tuner. But the tuner is analog, with a wheel with some numbers stamped on it so you turn it with your finger to search for a station then jiggle it back and forth to try to find the strongest signal.I really appreciate Amazon's no postage required return policy that lets you print a return address label that requires no postage.Mal Sousa
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.
I was very upset when i opened this camera on Christmas. All I asked my mom for was a camera that was simple that i could take pictures with when I'm with my friends. I started using this camera and found that I couldn't see through the screen, everything was dark. The flash was just obnoxious and annoying and hurt people's eyes, and if you took a picture from a meter away of someone, the face was washed out from the flash. If you didn't use the flash the picture would be dark. I tried playing around with the settings, but nothing seemed to help.I never tried using the camera outside in the daylight, where I'm sure it would work better.Overall, I was very upset with the iZone 300
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.
This is the worst Sony headphones I have even come across, they have too much of static and basically waste of time, I have 4 other type of Sony headphones and never had any problems whatsoever, these are crap and not worth $ 5/- + they don't even deserve the 1 star.
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.
Please do not buy this product! The video quality is really bad. You can barely see your face. That's it.
This is a cheap device. I can't move the fm transmitter otherwise I'll hear static over the radio. I think there is a short in the cord or it's just cheaply made. It works as long as it stays stationary.
This item works great - the keyboard is responsive and the mouse works great on flat surfaces or in the air. Keyboard battery life is excellent, but the mouse battery life deteriorated very quickly (just after a few months). Now I need to keep it in the charger at all times. If I even leave it out a few hours, it is useless which is unacceptable.
I bought Goo Gone on Amazon just to get some glunk from scotch tape on my window. I had placed light blocking paper over my bedroom window to keep the early morning sun from waking me up at 4:30 am in the summer. I had an east facing bedroom. This product did nothing at all for the tape residue. I tried applying it, letting it sit a long time, rubbing it with different abrasive pads and sponge type things, even steel wool. There is no different from this product then if I had just used water. So, I posted on the facebook page to ask how to get the scotch tape glunk off and the product people never even answered my question after many months, so I deleted my question. I can only conclude the it does not work on tape glunk. I can't see any other reason to have this product around the house. This was a complete waste of money. I have no idea what is in Goo Gone but kind of like turpentine in texture and smell. It is probably toxic. I would not have bothered to write negative review, but they did not even reply to my question, so this product deserves a negative review. The whole concept is built on the product name and image instead of the product efficiency. I agree with the other negative reviewers I would have returned the product to Amazon, but the shipping would have been too much. It did not seem fair of me to try to soak Amazon for something that is not their fault. This is just a bottle of overpriced turpentine with a fancy name and label. You probably have turpentine around the house, so try turpentine first and save yourself some money, if turpentine will not damage your item. Now, I have to take this down to the toxic disposable dump and wait in line to get rid of it. So, instead I will just let it sit around the house forever just like all the other useless toxic products in my house. The reason I got Goo Gone was I did a Google search to see how to remove tape residue. I wish I had read the negative reviews before I bought Goo Gone.
This DVD player may be a fine unit but I never found out. On Christmas Day I connected the DVD to find that the disc tray would not open. I am not the only person with this problem. In fact there are some individuals on Apex's message board that claimed to have bought 2 units and both had defective disc trays.I am not telling you to avoid this product but I would advise you to carefully research and visit Apex's message board to see what others are saying....
My laptop actually overheated faster with this product underneath it. The way the product is quilted prevented the fan in my laptop from being able to suck in the air it needs to cool the computer. Too bad--it's a great idea. Unfortunately, the product description is too good to be true.
I bought 3 of these at different times; one batch of two, then later a single unit. All three are out of focus irregularly across the field of view. If you're looking for good close-range (a few feet) pictures, this is not a bad choice. Use at long range (a nature scene viewed through a window) turned out to be woefully inadequate. I set the focus controls to manual and did a "live" adjustment of the focus, and yes I'm sure that the control is as good as it can be set, it's maxed at distance. Typically one side of the picture is blurry at long range but picks up some details sharply from the scene that are a few feet away, whereas the other side seems to be focusing at the middle distance, rather than at long range. It would seem that the focusing system is defective for long-range use. One positive point: when the sun is in the frame, these units do better than cheaper units in avoiding total washout. For what it's worth.
The map updates are not free and they're so slow to publish the updates that they're already out of date, but wait it just gets better: If you have more than one of these, you have to pay Magellan for each of the devices to get the updates. Just don't buy from them and hopefully this type of customer-milking business model will go away.
I was hugely disappointed upon seeing this protective cover. It really isn't protective and is somwhat flimsy. The picture looks much nicer than it really is in person.The cable management is a pre-fabricated rubber loop that sorta looks like the cable loop on your vacuum (but much smaller). I haven't used it but I guess it does the job its supposed to. However, it takes alot of space and my iphone doesn't stay in my holster now. I'm tempted to cut the darn thing off. This is definitely not a keeper.
I wish I had read reviews more carefully before purchasing this useless product. I guess it's not technically useless so much as a colossal waste of time: each time you disconnect it, you must re-install the drivers when you re-connect it. If you purchase this for a notebook computer (as I did) you don't really want it hanging off the back at all times, which means re-installing drivers EVERY SINGLE TIME you use it. Will make a mental note never to purchase htis brand again.
The description is incorrect. This cable is only rated up to 100 Mbits/s (Category 5).
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.
Bought the APEX AD-2600 from Amazon in 12/03 mainly on price, $49.99 - $10 rebate = $39.99. That was a mistake. We tried the "Finding Nemo" DVD and when we got to ~Chapter 28, the frames started to freeze for no reason. Cleaned the DVD, tried again, no luck. I pulled out our old non-progressive scan Toshiba, hooked it back-up and the "Finding Nemo" DVD works fine. I agree with previous posts that you get what you pay for. I can't rate it one star only because when it does work it's pretty good. Only owned it about two weeks so I expect we're looking at getting another progressive scan DVD player of higher quality very soon.
Avoid this product. The clip that holds the mounting plate to broke, rendering the whole unit useless. Could not get any support from the manufacturer and it was past the return period for Amazon.
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!
My Model IDM-9520 worked great for about two movies. Now it is all I can do to get thru one movie. It will freeze after about 10-15 min of run time. Only way to recover from this is to shut down and try and reload the movie(which does not always work). Great price, but definatly not worth the aggravation.
Read my lips: DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!I have only used the Maestro 3100 maybe 5 times. It is now broken.Here's the deal: It has a built-in rechargeable battery, so you can use it portably. But guess what! Once that battery fails to hold any charge whatsoever, the whole unit won't work! It will not turn on for more than 5 seconds, then goes into standby.You know when I decided to buy this GPS, I wasn't going to go hiking, I just want it to sit on my dashboard of my car and use it while being plugged in. I could give a rats a_ss about using it outdoors.My unit hasn't been working for well over 5 months, the unit is 13 months old. Unfortunately my unit is out of warranty by 1 month and their tech support would only sell me another new or used unit at a discount.PLEASE TAKE IT FROM MY BAD EXPERIENCE: DONT BUY ANY MAGELLAN PRODUCT EVER!!!!!I heard Garmins are the way to go.If this review prevents one customer from throwing their money away on buying a Magellan product, then the 5 minutes I spent writing this review was well worth it.
Worked fine for 6 weeks then started having glitch problems on playback-exchanged it at Wal Mart for a 8320 model-timer is goofed up and tech support is of very little help. It seems like they know less than the consumer and very hard to understand during conversation. I really liked using the 8310 nd the 8320, they were a snap to use, gave sharp movies but all short lived.
I have both Mac OS X and Windows. I downloaded their Mac software from their website, but it kept giving this error "Free space on device is not enough!" (Obviously not written by a native speaker of English.)I got this error on a brand-new unit with NOTHING stored on it yet! I images in all the "supported" formats: JPG, GIF, PNG, but none worked. Not even a tiny 10K file would transfer.Tech support first claimed that the product doesn't work on Macs (Oh yeah? Why does your website offer Mac software for this product?). In any event, I tried it on Windows, but the Windows software didn't "see" the device. (Though the Windows device manager saw it.)Finally tech support said it was defective, and suggested I exchange it, which I did. I got the exact same errors with the 2nd one, at which point someone in tech support admitted that they were getting tons of calls about this device, and that (as far as they knew) NONE WORK! I was stunned, but there's no point in continuing a tech support call after an admission like that.The tech suggested I try a different model; I suggested I try a different brand!Do NOT buy this product! You have been warned.
I finally bought these back in 2005 after being too broke to ever afford them. I was happy with the sound but then stopped using them for a couple years when I bought some floor speakers. When I started going to the gym, they stopped working after a week. To be clear I used them less than about 30 times over 3 years and the right ear stopped working. I should have known. My initial impression after buying them was that they were poor quality and materials. I have recently been back in the market for new IEMs and went with Westone and Sennheiser instead. I also got a pair of VSonic GR07s coming. These are worse than $30 in-ears and they are asking $180-300? Give me a break. NEVER AGAIN SHURE!
The image is incorrect to what the cable actually looks like. Its very misleading if you are looking for an optical to 3.5mm male jack cable.
Great product except for critical mouse hangs. Have chased this to death. Once it hangs, only recovery is reboot. Then, after reboot you need to get the device working again: requires a witch-doctor religious ritual: TRY_AGAIN_LABEL: pressing 'connect' button on receiver, then removing and reinserting batteries from mouse -and- pressing mouse's connect button before window on screen times out. If it doesn't work, goto TRY_AGAIN_LABEL -- three or four times usually does it!
I brought this CD player last December (2002) as a christmas gift. 6 months into it, it started skipping while I was walking. Then it started reading MP3 CD's slower. Sometimes it doesn't come on when I have the power cord in it. Now I just want to send it back. It's not worth it. Don't waste your money. You'll be happy with it for a few months and then...........forget about it.
The product doesn't work the way I expected it to. When I use it sound only comes out of the drivers side speakers. Also it doesn't charge the IPOD.
Amazon lists this as something people buy with the Cobra iRadar but it is not compatible in the slightest. Probably fine with some other devices.
I bought this player for two reasons; first, I was an employee of Philips, and second, the Philips machines seem to play the most formats for DVDs and CDs.I bought it in December 2002, and in November 2003, all of a sudden, it started saying &quot;no disc&quot; whenever I put in either a DVD or an audio CD. This was after only 10-15 hours of total use!!So at this point the machine is a boat anchor. They offered me a refurbished one for $60, but I don't feel that I can trust the Philips brand anymore, especially as DVD players keep getting cheaper.
This unit wouldn't Tx 6 (line of site)feet and any satisfactory volume level. And, That was after making the recommended adjustment to increase range. This product is a Totally UNSATISFACTORY product.
A month after having purchased this warranty and having been charged I hadn't yet received the warranty certificate. I called and inquired, and learned that I was not even in the company's database. How could they have honored their warranty during the year, had I needed it, if I was unknown to them? All they had been interested in was my money. I later called and inquired about where to send the cancellation (I was within the 30-day period during which the company claims it refunds 100% the money). The clerk first attempted to tell me that I may get back a prorated amount, then, upon me reminding her about their policy of which I had saved a copy, told me to email the cancellation request. I did just that, writing emails to the address supplied by the clerk and through Amazon.com, but got no response. I called again and got to speak with the Customer Service Manager, who said that I may receive a refund in 2 weeks (company policy!). I launched a complaint with the credit card and was issued the credit this way.Conclusion: you may want to spend the money elsewhere.
Mine was DOA. The pkg showed it had previously been opened. I suspect someone bought it and didn't confess that the recorder didn't work when they returned it. The counter did not work in the record mode. The microphone didn't work. When I tried to count to 30 directly into the recorder microphone, what voice did record was so garbled that you couldn't understand it as a human voice. This is what you get when you order a "used-like new" and this is not the first time this has happened to me with Amazon.com products, unfortunately. I've learned my lesson.
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.
When trying to use this cable with my PS3 and my HDTV, it did not work. When using a different HDMI cable, everything worked fine, but this cable did not show up as anything.The company selling it does have a very good policy, however, and I was given back my money for the product.
The CD player started skipping after only a few months. The radio was never moved and was never treated poorly.
After lightning came through my phone line, causing my modem to always be open, I ordered a replacement modem through Gateway. This is what they sent me. Its nothing but garbage, which is where it now resides. Takes over a minute just to connect, several minutes to download one page, if they load at all, numerous disconnects, never a speed higher than 30 Kbps (when the old modem was getting between 40 and 44), and more often in the low 20s. After two weeks I stopped using this modem and am back to the damaged modem which still works better than the Best Data modem. Probably the worst computer-related purchase I've made in my life. If I could give this negative stars I would. And the next modem won't be purchased from Gateway.
Lights on the monitor are very useful as I generally turn down the volume and lights trigger me when my son wakes up. Otherwise the receiver has lot of continuous noise. If I hadn't bought it online, I would have probably returned it by now.
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 had a Gateway computer for a while and never had very few problems and my interactions with their customer service were quick and effective. Imagine my disappointment with this product. While I would buy another computer from Gateway I would not by any sort of peripheral device. This product was not user friendly and the instructions that came with it did not help at all. In addition you have to go through Windows Media which has bugs of its own. The software on the product itself also left much to be desired. Maybe they have improved their operating system since this product but it was terrible. Don't even try to create a favorites list. Most of the time it won't save the list the rest of the time it will skip to some other song that isn't on the list. Whatever you do, stay away from this MP3 Player.
Apparently the disappointment with this printer is widespread. I started having problems with the paper feed within a couple of months. Certain brands would do fine but not others - specifically recycled paper. Funny, I had never had a problem before with other printers. Now the copy function is broken - with a wide black vertical bar on all copies. This is after only 14 months of use with less than a dozen times using the copy function. Online tech support says it needs service. At this price it's obviously not worth it and I will just donate it to charity, but I'll think twice about HP printers in the future. I just ordered a new iMac and am getting a new Canon printer this time; the reviews on the Apple website on many of the HP printers are consistent with the poor ratings here on Amazon.
This site has this mismatched.. I too have the Pentax opti 330 and thought based on the information on this web site that this was the adapter I needed. Now i want to return the item but they're telling me I have to pay for the postage cuz it was not their error! Go figure. make sure you check info before buying here.
I bought this unit a week ago and it has been extremely frustrating but promising. Had everything gone smoothly it would have gotten 4 stars. I've been keeping mp3 files on dvd-rw media and the disk that was in the dvd drive when I installed the software was corrupted during the installation. A few bucks and an entire day later I had recovered the missing files and everything was working great. The sound quality rivaled my previous iRiver player, and the FM tuner got better reception than the iRiver. I got to enjoy the Cali for a week and then the unit quit working. The error message on the LCD indicated the unit needed a firmware upgrade. I followed all of the rio web site's instructions but the upgrade would fail. After spending a little time on the phone I'm shipping the unit back and getting a replacement.So based on my experience:Pros:-Good sound quality.-Comfortable and easy to use while exercising.-I like that I can expand the memory.-Efficient and reasonable customer support.Cons:-Crappy, crappy software. Really quite crappy. I mean come on guys.-Software installation seems to have corrupted an innocent dvd-rw. Be careful with any mp3s on rw optical disks.-Headphones are so-so.So here's an update. 3 weeks later a refurbished model showed up and everything seems to be working fine. I'm dissapointed that it took so long to replace.
This tripod overall is very sturdy and solidly build. One of the good points of this tripod is its weight and solid build construction, very good rubber footing design that is better than some of the expensive products out in the market. The buble level indicator is also good to have. I purchased this tripod for my Canon 40D because I need something that wouldnt be blown off by the wind or if someone inadvertently bump into it and won't topple down so easily. Also I was looking for tripod that would hold a mid-size telephoto lens with the D40. Unfortunately, I had to return the product back to Amazon, because the pan handle was bent as you screw tighten the pan handle it becomes a little bit distracting of which I am not sure if its a design or manufacturing problem. Also I find the 2 quick release plates that come with it are not metal (looks like hard plastic) and I wouldnt recommend risk mounting any Camera with telephoto lens (e.g Canon 70-200 2.8 IS USM) specially when tilting the quick release plate from horizontal to vertical for long periods. You get what you pay for and I would recommend paying a little bit more to get the quality for your purpose. Also if you want mobility speed for your application e.g wedding photography this is not the tripod for you. Anyway I got my refund back from Amazon after 3 weeks and just purchased a Manfrotto tripod for keeps.
this mount does not fit the Samsung PN63A650, the 63" Plasma. The screws that come with it are too long. Also you have to use the extension for the wall as well as the mount, which needs 6 screws. I have been trying to find the Customer Service number so I can call Amazon, but have not been able to find it, they hide it well so you cannot call them.
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.
This microphone does not work well. You have to hold your hand around it to make your voice heard through the speakers. The worst singer gets the bad microphone. I will buy another kind soon because this will not last.
I have returned this item to Amazon; I paid $43.99 when they had it in stock. The audio out on this dock is a stereo mini (1/8") jack, the connection is terrible from then getgo, with low volume, distortion, and noise when the jack is jiggled.I would highly recommend the dock they're currently selling at Radio Shack for $29.99. It has RCA outputs on the back and excellent sound quality, it charges, and the remote has a menu button.
I wish I had known about generation 1 being the worst of the choices.....I would have gotten generation 2 or 3 which is a step up in quality.I don't even remember if they gave me that choice? Anyway I'm keeping them because their ok.
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 lost a 13 year old Canon lens cap in the plethora of wrapping paper on Christmas morning. So, I bought this one to replace it. Unlike the Canon cap which actually served its function by staying attached to the lens, this Bower lens cap was more often found floating around the camera bag, or on the ground, etc. It doesn't stay on! The littlest bump and it falls off. Rub the front edge of the lens on the interior of the camera bag and it falls off. The protruding pinch points to snap the lens cap on and off are the major flaw. The Canon cap has the pinch points countersunk so that they are not so easily bumped thus causing the cap to fall off. The Bower cap is also very thin, which makes the grip inherently weaker since there is less surface area to actually hold the cap to the lens. I spent the last three weeks on vacation, constantly searching for this lens cap in the camera bag or picking it up off the ground. In the end it fell off somewhere and it is lost. I won't be buying another one from Bower. Back to Canon for three times the price, but I won't have to worry about losing it or hunting for it. What did I really save in the end ($$$) when you consider all the aggravation and the fact that it was lost in 6 months now causing me to have to buy another cap?
The battery arrived in good time, but when installed in the computer, it would not charge.I returned it and received my refund with no problems.I then ordered a battery from Dell that was a little more expensive, but it works properly.
I used the Audible.com discount to get an iPOD. Big Mistake. Audible is great, but I have had to pay for 3 months now of a monthly subsciption waiting for my iPOD from Amazon. I ordered it on April 26 and have been told late July. First I was told June and then they pushed it out. Amazon should be ashamed of themselves for not being clear on their backlog timeframe. Beware! Amazon also note. I am affraid to order anything else from you as not to disrupt my pending order.
The Palm Zire 21 Handheld was probably the worst purchase I've made. I found the PDA difficult to maneuver as a first time user, and the help guide was difficult to understand. Then when my battery accidentally went dead, I needed to do a hard reset. I followed the directions specifically as received via palm's website. The system still doesn't work!! I've been trying to re enter the information, and the stylus always takes me somewhere else. I was told my a palm rep that sometimes it's possible that when you do a reset you ruin the system. Yep, that's where I am!! I only wish that I had paid closer attention to other details, rather than price only, since I have a piece of useless equipment.
Yes it works, but....I've got to tell you, for someone to design an adding machine without thinking to include an equals key... well that kind of sums it up for me.
Buy this anywhere at retail stores or online at http://www.upgrade-solution.com/ for example for $214.00.
Update of previous review:This drive works FABULOUS as long as you do not ever load the Bs Gold Clip software that comes with it.TRUST ME the sofware is nothing but problems, endless downloads of patches, failed burns, and on and on and on...just a mess! If you have it installed you can NOT even use the Windows based burning program.I really thought this drive stunk...HOWEVER once I uninstalled that awful softare and used the Windows XP burning program...PRESTO all the problems disappeared!Great hardware--stay away from the software! I'd give it 5 stars now...if I could change that part of my review that is.
I have this RVS4000, and its CRAP!Generally reset this router 1ce/week and it did the trick, except when it doesn't work... then its a headache and nightmare.There is a good reason why this has been end of life by Cisco I suspect... but even supporting the a later firmware v1.3 version only works with a red light condition (another type of lockup) as discussed in their utility read me note.
Setup was a snap with the software included, though the user interface was fine for do-it-yourselfers. First thing, I updated the firmware (which wiped out all the settings that had been made by the software). Having set up several routers before, I just reconfigured the thing and it worked fine.Over the course of a week, the wireless connection went out at least 5 times. When I was able to check, the wired connection would be bad as well. My ISP was fine - I have had the same ISP for 3+ years and didn't have this problem with the previous router. Furthermore, both wireless and wired PCs would lose their IP (using DHCP), and couldn't even log in to the router config webpage.Tech support was worthless. After convincing them that the router was locking up and rebooting, they indicated that the fix would be to change my LAN side IP address from the default. Like, somehow changing from 192.168.1.X to 192.168.10.X would fix something. When asked about this, he indicated that it was because I had DSL instead of cable modem - this guy clearly didn't know anything about networking. Of course, it didn't fix anything.I returned it and bought a Netgear. No problems.
The vendor specification states that this is an RBC3 battery; however, the vendor sent TWO small batteries that, together, are the size of an RBC3 but each battery has separate terminals (of course). There is no way to connect the two in parallel and the terminal sizes do not match the battery (RBC3) that is in my power supply. So, I am inconvenienced by having to fill out forms, return the incorrect item (at my expense?), and wait for a replacement. I have a feeling that the replacement is going to be incorrect, too.
Pretty and compact. Great. We have a very pretty and compact paperweight in the bedroom, now. After less than a year, must open and close the disc player several times to get it to recognize a dvd, if it will at all. The always-on blue light is so bright that we drape fabric or paper over it to be able to sleep. The sub-woofer is useless. Hook your iPod up and you can listen to your (muffled) music library, but you would be served better by a much smaller iPod dock for that. Just keep looking... We are... again.
Hard to turn on (factory defect according to seller after he sold it)not accepting an sd card, no sound on movie review
I purchased this product, because I wanted to stay on the cheap side. Unfortunately, that's exactly what is being delivered and I should have known better. I use this gadget almost daily and it is only inches away from my radio. Still, the sound comes with a lot of static in the background. I tried all kinds of different frequencies and always made sure that the adjacent frequencies are empty. I do not recommend this product to anyone and suggest you rather wait until you're able to spend a few additional Dollars to get a decent quality sound out of your radio/ipod.
TWO OF FOUR BATTERIES WERE DEAD AT FIRST ATTEMOT TO CHARGE THEM. "One Year Warranty" requires $5 co-pay plus SHIPPING which makes the WARRANTY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE TWO WORTHLESS BATTERIES
I was so pumped for these things because it promised so much bass, but instead of having any bass, it just vibrates to give the affect. Also the collapsible snap in the center broke the third day I got them which royally pissed me off
doesn't have self power and so the PS2 mouse doesn't reactivate when you switch back to the computer.
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!!!
Could only get to work intermittently with an olderDell PC and a PowerMac G4. The keyboard would rarelywork when the PC was selected. Iogear, please go backto the drawing board!
The main problem I had with this is the batteries... when using regular AA batteries, I could only take one or two pictures before they went dead. (The manual says you get WAY more pictures than that even from regular batteries.)I called HP, and they replaced it with another. That lasted for seven or eight months, then started killing batteries after one picture again. This is a serious problem and probably why they don't manufacture it anymore. At this point the camera's unusable, the second one to blow up on me. Don't buy it.
Run don't walk from this product. It was heavily hyped this Christmas but despite it's strong features it does not work with XP. Imagine getting a new computer loaded with XP and a cool MP3 player only to find that it doesn't even work with the O/S loaded on your machine.RCA drops the ball by saying it's not sure if it will support XP. What a cop-out. Run don't walk from RCA PC related products. They just don't get it...
They HAVE NOT resolved the issues with this lock. It is pathetically poor. I am grateful for not having put it on the laptop before finding out that it is junk.
The Skip doctor does not fix CD's and DVD's, it ruins them! I followd the directions, spent 20 minutes on each CD / DVD and 3 out of 3 tries made the problem worse. I had a rare DVD import that skiped on one track, which now skips on 12 tracks. This thing does not work. If insist on buying this try it on a POS CD first, don't use it on one you love.
Unfortunately I can't agree with the other reviews here. I bought two of these. The first one worked for 20 minutes, then caused HDMI handshake problems -- the tv kept trying to sync with my DVR. The second cable fixed that, but then I found that neither cable supported 1080p. Swapped the cables out for another brand and voila, 1080p works.
We have a small engineering department that has standardized (in the past) on Tripp Lite USB/DB9 convertors. We have about (20) of them and use them for connecting via terminal to routers, switches and various other pieces of networking equipment with Windows laptops and Putty/CRT/etc.The exact model we use is:"Tripp Lite U209-000-R USB to Serial DB9M Adapter, USB A Male to DB9 Male"We recently starting rolling out Macbook Pro's, which we all love, which has a built in terminal app that is awesome.Very sad to notice that the old model convertors no longer work.So...we said "anybody got one to work with the Mac?" and someone said, "yeah, the Tripp Lite Keyspan model works".So...I said "buy 20 of them"Ok, now I get one, it clearly says it supports Mac OS, and I follow the instructions and install it.Nothing.I then say "I thought you said this thing worked with the Mac" and the guy says "yeah, but you have to buy Macwise to make it work.Uh...macwise is a great app and all, but at $75 it's a little STEEP to just get a feature that should be FREE since the manufacturer claims his device is "compatible with the Mac".I sent emails to:support@customersupport@help@to Tripp Lite, asking them to add a proper driver or send us the developers kit and we'll write one, and ALL the emails bounce back. ???Being in a service business myself, why would a firm not support the obvious "support@tripplite.com" and respond?For $75 I can find an adapter that works...hopefully....otherwise, macwise it is i guess...
I rate this low because of problems with drivers from this company who rarely updates them. This is a niche item from a boutique company that doesn't really make a whole lot of differance in actual performance.My experience is it fails to outperform any other 1 Gig card, and I've had problems with drivers when transitioning from Windows XP to Windows 7. Plus, it throws off a lot of heat that your pc may not be able to handle.
Absolutely the worst, most frustrating tech support I have ever encountered. Any computer can have problems. To have to do 4 destructive recoveries, return the laptop twice for service and still have the same problems is unacceptable. Then to be assigned a case manager whose voice mail has no more space for messages is an insult. Finally they give you a phone number to call corporate. It is always busy. It has been 5 months of countless hours on hold and conflicting and uninformed instructions from barely intelligible "techies".DON'T BUY UNLESS YOU HAVE MASOCHISTIC TENDENCIES.
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.
The seller sent what appears aftermarket generic packaging. Seller gives picture of what a store would sell you, but you do not get that item as pictured.No customer service till Amazon got involved.You might say when you buy from J and R that you might be buying a "cat in the bag".
I bought this dash kit to fit a Pioneer DEH-2200UB, that I also purchased from Amazon.com. While the package came in a timely fashion, I can't seem to fit my radio, which is a standard size, into this dash kit.
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.
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.
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. :(
PROs: earbuds included, as is a cloth drawstring bag. Appears to be well built. Tuning just a little stiff, but no backlash. The blue color is a little garish but I wouldn't care about the color if it worked better.CON: The FM station I want to listen to is completely wiped out by other strong FM stations in this area. I'm not asking it to do the impossible, other inexpensive radios are able to pick up the FM station I want to listen to OK at the same location. The performance on the AM broadcast band is OK, and it picks up some Short Wave Stations. In comparing it to the Kaito KA321 (see my review of that item): the shortwave reception on this one is MUCH better, but the FM reception is MUCH worse. I guess when you pay $20 for a radio what you get is a $20 radio. At any rate, thanks to Amazon's return policy I'm sending it back for a full refund.
I have owned this projector for almost a year and a half.Let's start with the PROs:Its a projector. It projects. I am using it on a 9.5ft screen in my bedroom.Thats about it for that section.Now onto the CONs:Within a month, the DVD player stopped recognizing any type of media placed in it (DVD, DVD-R, CD). It does not load. Being that I own an alternate DVD-player, I just hooked that one up and ignored the problem, hoping that that would be the end of my difficulties (as shipping back to the company for repair comes out of my pocket, eventhough its under warranty, and not having a "television" to watch for that period wasn't beneficial).Next issue came to a head about 8 months after purchase when turning it on one day, the motor ran very loudly (a noise-level you have to speak almost in a yell when sitting beside the person with which you are conversing). The color also seemed to be off (reds appear a muddy brown, image is much darker without variating tones, i.e. naturally high contrast). This more than takes the thrill out of watching bloody horror flix.The only source that has a reduced buzz is when using it as a computer monitor, but this still is very loud, especially on start-up. Since then, this is the only way I watch my movies, through the DVD-ROM on my computer projecting a horrible image on the wall.My computer speakers also provide much better sound than the built-in system speakers, which is very necessary to use in order to hear anything over the loud buzzing (If you close your eyes, you would think it was a chainsaw)The picture itself is also very dim. I have two narrow windows in my room, both with mini-blinds and a curtain, yet it is still difficult in the daytime to watch anything that isn't a bright cartoon. (Back to my love of horror movies, this causes a dilemma)Finally after saving up enough money to purchase a replacement, I am having an Epson Powerlight 76c shipped to me. Hopefully this projector will last longer than the Optoma.I HIGHLY recommend researching other projectors before buying this one. Just because it has a built in DVD-player, don't let that win you over. It's just as easy to hook-up an external DVD-player to a better projector.I purchased this with the 9.5ft screen on the home shopping network for 2200$. Talk about PRICEY! Next time I won't be so hasty to purchase anything. This is a piece of junk. Try the Epson Powerlight 96c. I have researched and read many good things about this projector. It costs less, AND the lumens is 2000, 1000 more than the Optoma, meaning that you can watch dark movies during the day. Hook up your own Cheap $20 DVD-player. I guarantee you that even the cheapest of DVD-players will last longer than this system's built-in one. Go for quality not cheap hooks.
I fell in love with the size and the sleek look of this camera but success with it has been extremely unpredictable. I never know when I'm going to get good photos. The delay is very long. There is obviously no stablization feature with this camera. If the lighting isn't just right and you do not hold perfectly still and your subject isn't completely inanimate - there is a high risk of a blurry photo. Oftentimes I check it in the viewer and it will seem okay - load onto computer and it will be just blurry enough to be unacceptable. Red-eye is a problem - I don't know why there is even a feature which is supposed to address this. I'm either going to go back to my SLR or purchase a new Canon with image stablizer.
I'll be brief. I have had more than unreasonable difficulty obtaining a signal through the home kit antenna. Sirius provides almost no support for this. I have had several problems with the player itself as well. Refused to power up a few times, I had to remove and replace the battery. I don't like the navigation interface. I don't like the knob on the home kit, it doesn't seem like a very solid piece of hardware. Finally, I have also had difficulty with the computer software. It hangs and gives me errors on close.I wish I could talk about the actual service, but I have not been able to listen to it at all with this device.I am returning mine and buying a home-only unit. I personally find Sirius' programming to be far superior on paper to XM's, so I have no choice but to wait for a new Sirius portable model.
I got this bag because it says that it was made for the Sony DCR-SR200 Handycam. I guess technically it is, but there is one major flaw. You can't fit the camera in the bag with the battery on the camera. The flap will barely catch on the velcro - not very secure. It would be annoying to have to put the battery on the camera everytime you wanted to use it, or have to carry the camera outside of the bag all the time (which defeats the very purpose of the bag, right?). In addition, you can't fit any cords, extra batteries, etc. in the bag with the camera.Nice quality to the padding inside and the materials throughout - just too small.
Tripp Lite emailed me saying that any cable with the words 'space shuttle' on them were not theirs. I purchased a total of 6 cables (both 25 foot and 50 foot) from Amazon and they were all fake. I sent the Tripp lite email back in with each return shipment to amazon so they know about these fake cables. I forwarded the Tripp LIte email to amazon support. I hope amazon will quit selling these fake cables in Tripp lite packaging. Tripp Lite email follows:Tripp Lite Technical Support via wh9uz9ujn3qjayba.mrzfg.5-6cpueay.5.bnc.salesforce.comDec 12 (3 days ago)to meDear Gary,Thank you for your recent inquiry.Our Tripplite cables DVI, HDMI, and so on and so forth are not imprinted with a "Space Shuttle" logo or stamp. We have no association with any company name "Space Shuttle" and would deem these cables not to be TrippLite cables. I did verify with the cables we have in our building and nowhere on the cable was set logo/name. Cables need to be returned and a refund needs to be established.Thank you for choosing Tripp Lite!Please send all replies and inquiries to:TechSupport@TrippLite.comTripp Lite1111 W 35th StreetChicago, IL 60609www.TrippLite.comPhone: 773-869-1233
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 don't know if it is the liquid or the towel (lent) or whatever. I was never happy with this product. It just spreads the dust or fingerprints all over the lens and I still need to use more cleaning maneuvers to get rid of the dirt or dust. My best luck with cleaning my lenses was with a combination of the Air Blower and the pen brush-lens restoration pin. The lens manual always advises none contact cleaning as any scrubbing against your lens can damage it and this always start with good quality air blower. I find myself doing more scrubbing after using this kit than I would if I stuck with the Air blower and the brush pin.
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.
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
it doesn't fit as snuggly as the sony fontopia headphones. they are only like 5 more dollars too. the headphone straps are designed poorly and makes it uncomfortable when doing anything except sitting still. wouldn't pay 10 dollars for them but the earbuds fit into sony's headphones so it wasn't a complete waste of money.
I bought Motorola radios for our coaching staff for our youth football team. Although the radios are functional, they do not serve their purpose which is for the coaches to be able to communicate with each other during the game. Remember Charlie Brown's teacher from the cartoons? That is what is heard...often undecipherable communication. We also bought these earpieces. They make matters worse, not better. Spend the extra money for more professional radios and headpieces.
crappy bass. the reason why i bought a 2.1 system is that subwoofers tend to have better sounding low ends than 2-way systems, but this one did not meet my expectations.editing my review:after tweaking using EQ this product actually sounds very good (even better than JBL, which i also own). nice crisp highs. tight bass (but only with EQ tweak). i recommend only buying if using along with equalizer. still crappy bass without EQ, but nice highs...
So this was my first digital camera, got it last july for my birthday. I go to a lot of concerts, so i needed a camera that could take pictures in not good light and take pics of moving subjects. Well, two days after i got it, i was at a festivale watching my fav band perform and the the screen went white. It would still take pics, only you couldnt see them. After changing the batteries and turnign it off and on, it went back to normal. Alarmed, i called Samsung and they told me the couldnt do anythign until it was white again. It only did it a couple of times after that so i never called again.But that was only one thing wrong with it. This is a horrible camera for concerts, the pictures are always blurry. Shoot, even when im at my house the pics still come out blurry sometimes. Tuesday i went to see my fav band again, and the dumb thing goes white. It woudnt stop, no matter how many times i turned it off and on again. Now the flash is broke and i'm ready to throw it against the wall. You can't trust this camera. You never know when it will take good pics or bad pics.I wouldnt even consider buying this camera for a minute!
This camera semed ok at first... but less than a month after I bought it, the eyepiece viewfinder broke and only displayed a white screen. In bright light (like outside) the entire screen is unfocused and a light object being filmed ends up looking like you filmed the sun, it does not filter the light very well. The battery lasts for about and hour and fifteen minutes when the viewfinder is open; this is not so great when you are out and about and cannot re-charge.This camcorder is the lower class model for Samsung, overall I thought it to be cheap and a waste of money. For only a few dollars more you could get a reliable Sony.The camera did have a few pros though, the mirror, negative, mosaic and art effects on the DSE button were fun, but not worth the hassle the camera gives overall. My advice: DON'T buy IT!
i have been using the wcg200 v2 for just under 2 1/2 years now. i find it easy to configure, stable, and a great value. i didn't want to mess with seperate router, modem, and switch power packs and the stack of boxes and this unit consolidated all of them.i have comcast cable and have only had to power cycle the unit a few times each year, not much at all say maybe 3-4 times and it was as easy as removing the power cable going into the unit, waiting a few seconds and plugging it back in. i suspect the need for power cycling of the unit was due not to the stability of this unit but rather changes and downtime on comcast's side.i have two minor issues with the wcg200. first, the wcg200 uses firmware that is not flashable (you can't upgrade it) and linksys provides no firmware updates for the unit. second, this is a really minor one but would have been nice to have this feature working, it is the System Up Time field under the status section on the main web page for the wcg200. The problem is that after 8 hours of uptime the unit resets the uptime to zero hours and begins counting again up to the 8 hour mark before reseting the counter again. This means it is impossible to track how many days or months the unit has been up for.note also that any dropped connections are not always the result of the wcg200 unit but rather the wifi nic in the client systems. for example, for a long time i thought the wcg200 was causing my pc to loose wireless connectivity to the wcg200 and would power cycle the unit to fix the problem. however, over time i discovered it wasn't the wcg200 but rather the wifi network card i use. i use the linksys WUSB54G wifi adapter / NIC and it is responsible for frequently dropping the connection to the wcg200. i am now looking to replace the WUSB54G adapter with a Hawking HWU8DD adapter to solve this problem. so for anyone saying the wcg200 is no good, then check into the wireless adapter you are using with your pc as well as the reliability of your ISP before trashing the wcg200.*** UPDATE 10/24/2008 - I have noticed that my disconnects with wcg200 gateway is always wireless disconnects while the wired connections to other PC always remains accessible and functioning. The problem I have identified is isolated to the wireless aspect of this gateway. Furthermore, the disconnects appear to be directly related to the number of open TCP connections established and large amounts of download/upload data over the wireless connection.*** UPDATE 11/2010 - This gateway is still functioning (albeit with a gateway reboot every day or every couple of days). I have grown tired of my wireless connection dropping out while using this gateway and having to restart the gateway each time this happens. The wireless connectivity on this router stops functioning and is directly related to the amount of traffic processed. Don't expect to be able to watch YouTube videos with this gateway as after several hours of YouTube video downloading it will usually require another restart to restablish wireless connectivity. I had finally had enough and broke down to invest in replacement equipment. I switched over to the Linksys CM100 cable modem and Linksys WRT54GL and installed third party firmware on the router. My wireless connection from PC to router is now extremely stable and I haven't had any disconnects or require any reboots since installing it about 2 weeks ago.
when I plug the extension cord in my computer it does not transmit the sound correctly, somehow spoken words always come through lower than the music. it is really bad to listen to...
My old one sounded a lot better.!`....I actually play both at once 4 decent audio quality. Like the added mp3 player option.
This came with the Action Replay CD for $39.99 (without tax). I don't think I was ever able to use it. It was good for the first couple of weeks, then it quickly acted up and now the PC can't even read it. The PC says the max drive is full and won't allow me to format it. I want to buy another one to replace my dead max drive, but my confidence has been shakened.
Blank CD-R companies always seem to be a hit or miss. Some have good durabilty, and some have good burning, some (only a few) have both, and some (once again only a few) neither. TDK is the company that has good durability of their CD-Rs, but almost half are errors.The packaging states "48x", so I burned at 48x on a Buslink drive (52x24x52). It choked, and took 10 minutes for Nero to say "Burn error had failed at 48x". So, I went lower at 32x. Same thing. Then I went to 24x and the thing finally worked. If a package says "48x", I'm expecting 48x, not 24x. Even at times 24x would choke and not burn correctly.Yes, I do have a few TDK CD-Rs that are 2-3 years old and look almost new compared to the 2-3 month old Sony, but with all these errors, will I ever get to experience that? Try looking at Maxell, Philips, and Samsung.
So far I have bought this model, and the MX70 and with both headphones one of the ear buds looses sound complete after a couple of months of use no matter how care one is with them. The LX70 has the annoying tendency to twist in the ear so that rather than the speakers face the ear canal, they flip out during workout so they are perpendicular to the side of the head. Very annoying. What a waste of money. On the plus side, both head phones had okay sound quality and were above average resistant to sweat.
I want my four hours back.Driver shipped with unit doesn't match device. Device is detected but windows device manager doesn't think the driver files that came with it have anything to do with the camera. Maybe they changed their rom ID without updating the driver? Dunno, and neither does MS apparently.It takes a half hour to get through to MS, (didn't know they were routing their calls to India now, dont get me wrong, I love Indians but the phone reception wasn't good at all and some of them were a little hard to understand.) They get nowhere in an hour long call and tell me they will research it and call me back,,, they don't. When I call them back finally they put me on hold again and go to 'research.' They come back on the line 20 minutes later and tell me that their 'specialist' will call me back in 2 days.No thanks guys, why dont you try testing your products before you ship them. This thing shipped with driver version 1.0 and it was almost a year old, no updates available on the website. They are launching a brand new product with a driver that is a year old?So let me just some up:Video Quality - Five Stars! or so I have heardSound Quailty - Four Stars! supposedlyFrustration Factor - Eleventy billionI guess maybe that annoying, smug kid in the Mac commercials has a point.
The printer prints just fine but it eats the ink. So many problems with the ink cartridges alone! It would try to print something and then an error would come up telling me to check the ink cartridges. So I would, then I'd replace it with a brand new cartridge and it would say the same thing after 5 printings tops! I'm not printing ink filled pages, I'm printing regular text, that's it. It's very frustrating, especially because of how expensive ink is.
this printer will give you problem avery time you try to use it stay away no buy waste off money and time
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.
Wow, ok,,well, I bought this 15 months ago at the then high price. Had I gotten it for close to $1000, I might not be so bitter..While in warranty, the power supply failed. That's when I learned that there was no local repair facility. I was, however mailed a replacement part, so that worked out. Then the regular warranty ran out and things began happening fast...Yes, I did buy the extended warranty through mac cam, but that turned out to be not all I hoped for. To begin with, I had to pay around $55 for shipping. Ok, I thought, at least I'll get back a smooth working laptop again and be back in business... no so. I had the little piece of plastic that keeps the things closed break off first. Plastic. Planned obsolescence. You know, dont you, that you cant glue or repair a plastic part, not to mention plastic is cheap and prone to breakage in the first place.... Well, that was just the beginning...I had two out of four USB ports non-functional. And the mouse pad was unresponsive at times. Oh, then there was the thing about the typing. I would be breezing along and look up and my email had been sent in the middle of the message. Or it would just start typing in the middle of the text at random places. Can you hear me screaming? Drove me crazy! Oh, and then when the tech guy tried duplicating the problem typing at his snail's pace, it would, of course, behave perfectly.. Ok, so there was have three problems, and two of them got fixed. I got my laptop back after being without for over two months, and at first it worked OK..a week into it, I started getting all these error messages, failure to write or some such thing, saying probably caused by hardware failure..Well, this got worse and worse until it stopped responding altogether. It is not back at the repair facility getting a new hard drive, and oh, forgot, the port where you plug in the power supply was loose so a new whole bottom had to be ordered.. The tech guy then calls me and asks me to please sent the restore disks so he can reinstall everything on the new hard drive..Ok, so I quick put in the mail priority mail, and a week later, it is gone. No trace of it. SO I called "customer service" today, and what a nightmare. I was finally told after a half hour of repeating myself and my request over and over that another restore disc could be had for free..just had to pay the shipping of $39.00! Huh? How is that free to charge me $35.00 more than Priority mail would have cost to send it? And so my story ends... Lousy Customer service, cheaply made machine that literally, for me al least, fell apart. And did I mention one of my main reasons for selecting this model was because it had a TV built in, or so it said.. great, so I got it and then discovered it had to be hooked up by some wire acting as an antennae, I presume to another tv to work..Huh? To sum it up, it's a nice machine as long as you dont need service and as long as nothing falls off it. Good luck to those who own one. To those considering one, I would recommend ANYTHING else...
After spending 30 minutes to set up, its range was very short and dropped signal in the bedrooms. After setting up a second time, the same problems. I was told Linksys has quality problems out-of-the box since the Cisco acquisition. I returned the unit and bought a Belkin wireless router. It worked the first time and the range was much longer and the singal was twice as strong.
I bought this mouse right after getting a new laptop and Call of Duty 4. At first I was really impressed with the weights and the button to change the sensitivity. Unfortunately the honeymoon period didn't last long.After a few weeks inserting and removing the USB mouse cord would cause my computer to give me a blue screen and shut down (this hasn't happened with any other mice/mouses? on this computer). I learned to tolerate this...somehow, but after about 5 months the left mouse button decided it had a mind of its own. It was the same problem everyone else has had. Mouse double clicking or not clicking at all.Its a great mouse for gaming and other computing uses. Only drawback is that it will die out on you quickly. And if you're lucky like me it will cause your computer to crash on a daily basis.
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.
Pros: It's better than cancer.Cons: Won't play, won't record, slow to turn-on, slow to eject, cumbersome, AND it's silver.Like another reviewer, I owned and discarded this wretched thing years ago, but want to help others avoid it.First I'd like to say I have some expertise with electronics being a degreed Electrical Engineer with over 10 years industry experience. Within 3 months of purchase this unit failed to turn on, necessitating an hour-long trip to the service center. After reclaiming it the service man said he "upgraded the ROM" -- meaning he swapped out the scrambled brains behind this offensive product for something that would (hopefully) work. So did it? Read on, gentle reader...Alas, my hopes were dashed when in short time the unit failed to play store-bought DVDs -- even brand-new ones. I tried many different DVDs but the Philips would stop about half-way through, pixilate the image, stutter, seek the next track, fail again, and eventually give up altogether. This is likely an overheating problem since it occurs with extended operation, and never after initial use. Thus, these mythical "firmware upgrades" won't do a darn thing. I've read of others experiencing the same problem and must conclude it is a design flaw inherent to the machine. It is likely a combination of improperly positioned power supply, insufficient cooling (despite an on-board fan), and poor choice of components and PCB layout. NO FIRMWARE UPGRADE will fix it; only the hand of God (or perhaps a competent and sober design team. But too late for that my friends. I fondly imagine the Philips' Quality Assurance Center located in the unlit celler of an unmarked building behind a padlocked door.)Finally about the "firmware upgrade": I downloaded the upgrade from the Philips site twice and each time the machine failed to recognize it, let alone upgrade its software. And in the process I ruined two of my recordable CDs with useless media. Thanks Philips! I can only hope my excruciating ordeal will be taken as time served against a stay in Purgatory. But then again, Purgatory sounds kinda refreshing by comparison...
I made the mistake of buying this iteam. It does not state anywhere that you need Windows 2000. If you don't the only thing you can use is the radio. So make sure you have Windows 2000. I found this out the hard way. That is $95 dollars down the drain.
I have a HP Pavilion a730n (3 years old) and bought this card to replace an older ATI card. During installation into the PCI Express slot on the motherboard I discovered that the 26 pin power supply connector was in the way. I removed the connector to find out after seating the board it prevented me from plugging the power supply cable back in. The card was now useless and I had to return it.Before you buy this card make sure you measure how much room you have behind your PCI Express slot, you need at least 11" clearance...ATI shame on you for not considering older systems before making this long long card.
I purchased a Maestro 3100 3 weeks ago from a reseller. I had the unit for less than a day and then it would not charge. I walked thru all of the steps as mandated by your tech support representative, but we could not get the unit to work. This was on Monday July 23, 2007. I called and talked to Lisa the support center. I told her that as I had just purchased the product brand new I did not want it repaired, and wanted her to send me a new product. She told me that she would do that and I gave her a credit card number, that was to be credited when the old unit was received. She also stated that she would expedite the unit out to me. I was leaving that Friday on a trip, where I needed the unit, so I thought everything would be good. The unit did not get there in time, but I thought you would still honor your commitment and send me the unit. 10 days later no unit, I called into your support organization again and this time I talked to Andrew. He stated that the reason the unit had not shipped as there were not any in stock. I asked why I was not contacted and he did not have an answer. I asked multiple times to speak to a manager and was never successful in getting to one. He stated that one would call me back within 24 hours. Based upon previous history, not sure I can expect that call to be returned. In summary, I bought a brand new unit, it did not work, Magellan promised to replace it, but I have received nothing and they have my original unit. I have since called and talked with support who refuses to let me speak to manager, will not give me a tracking number for the replacement unit, but continues to make promises that they will ship one. I am out my original unit that I shipped back, along with not receiving a replacement unit....Filed a complaint with BBB
I own the larger iPod(10,000) songs and love it. No problem setting, downloadingsoftware, etc. Thought I would purchase this to take with me to the gym. Huh???!!!Forget it. It is a complete rip-off. Even spent some time with an Apple Genius-to no avail. So sorry I bought this. To see even more complaints go to Apple.com andread what other 'I'm sorry I bought the iShuffle' people have to say. Apple shouldhave fixed the bugs before letting this out.
Buyer beware..I purchased this set two weeks ago. The ergonomic keyboard is very hard to adjust to..being literally &quot;split&quot; into two seperate keypads. There is NO volume control, NO mute button and I am still finding it hard to decide whether to try and type with the height flaps up or down. This keyboard is actualy causing me neck and shoulder pain that I never had before as I can not find a comfortable position to type from!! I called Microsoft and they said it was actually only a very basic keyboard with no special functions. (I was praying there was a volume control hiding in a key somewhere.) The mouse comes with a disc so you can download Intellipoint. However,this set was originally for WN 95 and the version on the disc is way outdated. I went online at MS's site and downloaded a more recent version of Intellipoint to control the mouse with. The mouse has great scroll options and a few special features..but tends to get &quot;stuck&quot; at times, whereas then I need to reboot my PC so it will work fine again. The mouse in this set is actually *better* than the keyboard! Hence..the *two* stars. I was naive in just picking a set. I should have really spent more time thinking about what I really wanted in a keyboard before I purchased this item. It is NOT Amazon's fault..it is mine. Bottom line...buy the items in this set like this seperately..even if you have to spend a few more dollars. I'm already thinking of just hooking my original keyboard back up!
I have a HD Dish Network receiver which I found was not directly compatible to the Tivo without running additional cables to my TV (not a simple task as it is mounted on the wall).I believe this issue will be addressed if/when the Tivo supports HD but until then I don't believe it is worth the hastle for me - I boxed it straight back up and shipped it back.FYI - the support staff informed me that this is th first time they have dealt with this problem and tried to configure to this particular reciever.Although this is a broader problem of the differences between the different satellite/cable providers, it would be nice if Tivo could be upfront about these issues - there was nothing in the documentation highlighting the problems i woul have
I bought this quite some time ago and it was just awful! It would play maybe 5 songs and then die, even with the battery fully charged! Heaven forbid you try and navigate the menus while listening to the device! Couldn't even complete one song if you did that! This MP3 quickly found its way into a drawer and has disappeared since (good riddance). I bought a Zune 30gb about a month later and never looked back. I am now using the Zune HD 32gb and am quite happy (as I got it on major clearance!!). Do NOT buy this MP3, even if it only costs you $1!
I figured that anything from bose would be excellent but I have to say that this product is an exception. I have it hooked up to my samsung 55" flat screen lcd tv. One of the most annoying things about this product is that the remote has to be pointed directly at the receiver for it to pick up the command. The bose wave system picks up remote signals from a far wider angle range and you dont have to be right on it but the accustamas isnt made the same way; unfortunately. The sound quality of the speakers seems average but the sub woofer is excellent.
Had a bad experience with this external hard drive. Was not recognized by my Windows PC Operating System when I plugged it in, even though it was supposed to be both PC and Mac compatible. My guess is that it is a programming error at LaCie. Contacted the distributor (Instock Novelties) re returning the defective item and was told that I could not return it since I had removed it from the box. (I swear that is what they said.) Now how could I have known it was defective BEFORE I openned the box?? I have not taken any further action, since I think I may be able to reprogram with a FAT drive myself. If that doesn't work, I will try to get some action by LaCie. Safe to say though that I am not happy with this external hard drive. Nice looking orange cover though!!
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.
I've had an opportunity to own a variety of these devices, including iPod's and a couple of the others.I tried to forget about all the good and bad press about this and try to use the product with a fresh start.As I used the Zune I thought this looks like a pretty well made product (apparently made by Toshiba, a good company) that has a couple of intriguing features.Indeed, the screen is larger, and that does count for visual media, but in a world of fast changing technology, it seems highly likely that the iPod will probably have a similar, or better screen in short order. A 1/2" difference doesn't make for a compelling purchase decision in such a fast changing world.The sharing idea (or "squirt" as Microsoft calls it) looks pretty good on paper, but in real life I found it to be a novelty at best. You have to put the WiFi on (which kills the battery life), and the other person has to have the same. Once you get that worked out, then you can share for 3 plays/3 days - that part is fine. I found myself spending time trying to get it to work, getting more than my share of errors, and pretty much forgetting about it after a couple of days. It's just not the technology that's solely at fault here, the process doesn't work well between people.It's a very good music player, and with good headphones the tracks sound as good if not slightly better than the iTunes version. That probably makes sense, since the default is 192K for the Zune, and 128K for the iPod. Again, this was really splitting hairs and hard to hear in real life situations at best. It's a rough estimate, but I did notice that Zune seems to use up more available space for the same song, which would make sense based on the different bit rates. So, that's a tradeoff you'll have to really think about. Personally, 30 GB is big by my standards, and holds a lot of music.....so either will probably serve most anyone's needs.Now the part I don't like about the music section. You can't use any, no ANY of your previously purchased "Plays for Sure" content without some real steps. Doesn't matter who made your device, or how you got it, it doesn't work. YOU ARE SCREWED. If you have current ITunes content, you will not be adding it either. Throw it away...Now that is just plain ridiculous! Who in their right mind in Redmond decided to orphan all of their customers own previous music purchases? The lack of iTunes support I can understand, but do I risk buying Zune content only to find out they abandon it in a year? Not to mention the fact that they've stranded all their previous business partners, which includes some pretty heavy hitters, like Creative. Stupid, stupid, stupid! Parents beware of buying something like this....If you want to use this in your car, and you own a recently purchased model, or will be buying a new car or stereo soon, it seems silly to buy something that doesn't include factory integration in the design. I have not heard of a single car manufacturer announcing support for Zune, but many already have it for the iPod. Hands down that's abig plus for the iPod.That industry doesn't make fast commitments, so you are years out at best before you see a similar trend. Unless Microsoft can sell millions of these in the next year or so, count it out for the future. I'm sure the car manufacturers are also waiting to see how big a sales success Zune really is before making any new interfaces. Smart move.Having said all that, I really can't imagine why you would buy a Zune over an iPod or (even another player) other than novelty at this point. My advice - wait a year or so, if it survives, the next generation of software and hardware will be much better. In the meantime, if you don't need video, or a lot of storage, get an iPod Nano, or one of the Creative players to use and save your money for the future. If you need the hard disk quantity of storage, or video and don't like the iPod, try out the Toshiba version of the Zune. At least your content will play there.....Looking at the buying rankings on Amazon today, it looks like people have already figured that out.
Yes, this case is inexpensive. But how much would it have cost the manufacturer to sew a shoulder strap onto this case? It does have a sturdy, sewn belt loop strap on the back, but I don't wear belts, so when I take my camera with me, I either have to hold it or put it in my purse/backpack. This is so inconvenient where cameras are concerned, because it takes too long to fish the camera out of the purse/backpack. By the time you're finally ready to point and shoot, that once-in-a-lifetime moment you so desperately wanted to capture is long gone.The insulation, by the way, is also crap. There's no real padding on the side of the case, leaving your camera vulnerable. The velcro flap is easy to open, but should you want to put, say, four spare batteries in the front pocket, the flap barely closes and now your impractical case has become bulky as well.Incidentally, the velcro flap offers poor protection, leaving rather large gaps on each side of the opening, plenty big enough for odds and ends to creep in and lodge themselves into your camera.Canon makes such lovely cameras...but the guy in charge of camera case R&D; should be reassigned.
Proof positive of the power of advertising, Bose has made a name (and money) for itself by designing mediocre quality audio equipment.Unlike AKG or Sennheiser and other high-end manufacturers, Bose uses cheaper parts and less than average electrical engineering principals. These are highlighted especially in their speakers. Their principle of direct-reflection, while novel in 1969 is now incredibally antiquated and is far surpassed by high and mid-end manufacturers whose products outperform Bose. The company was so humiliated by Consumer Reports who compared Bose with other products that it sued (and lost).Someone once said &quot;There's a sucker born every minute&quot;. Now that's appropriate.
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!!
I was looking for a pair of earphones that might show some improvement over my standard white ipod earphones. I then saw these Koss keb24 earphones reviewed (among others) in the Circuits page of the NYT.After opening my order and trying them out, I found them sounding actually worse than the stock ipod ones. The optional tips did provide for a better fit, but I'm not interested in anything with a poorer sound.I got a return shipping number, and shipped them back for a refund.
This lens has several issues:1) Bright lights cause vertical streaks across the field of view due to internal reflections.2) This lens has no threads for filters. I usually use a protective UV filter to prevent the lens from getting scratched.3) I noticed some pincushion at the edge of the field of view.If I am carefull how I frame the scene avoiding bright light sources directly in the fov (lamps, light bulbs) you can take some good pictures. The camera when notified of the wide angle lens does not allow any zooming and sets the Z3's zoom lens to fixed position. This seems to minimize the pincushion at the edges of the field.I give this product a 2 stars out of 5 rating. Internal reflections should be avoidable with proper optics design. Threads for filters is a feature I do miss.-WW
Buyer Beware the item is not as pictured. It is not Gold Plated. CiTi Electronics is horrible to deal with. They are like a broken record repeatedly saying it wasn't supposed to be gold even though picture clearly shows gold.
Trust me, I know how trick the Epson company used in printer. They design driver with ink level decreasing since your first installing. If you're unfortunate to reinstall ink cartridge when you encounter erro message again and again, your cartridge would not give mercy to decrease down to lower level again and again. It's really a bad experience I've ever met.
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?
Worked ok while it lasted. But now it won't turn on: it seems like it wants to but the blue light does not come on fully and just rapidly blinks and I had lost my data. I bought a new power supply just to find out that it was not the problem. This is now e-junk.
Got this item to transfer my old files and music to my new Vista computer but it stood there until the day after when, I went to check it didn't even transfer one file, I got upset and end up selling it back on Ebay for way less than what I paid for. Not a what expected!
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.
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.
As of this date (June 2004) the Windows XP USB drivers (updated version 1.1 from the Aiptek web site) for this camera seem troublesome. The Aiptek web site does not offer useful troubleshooting for this relatively new model as of yet. Do not buy this newly released camera at this point.
i've had my garmin for about 2 years and only used it about 4 or 5 times and now its stuck in the searching for signal mode. none of the buttons work and the only way to turn it off is to let the batteries run out or take out the batteries. i will never buy one of these again.
It didn't work with all my electronics. Was unable to use it for my phone, but use it now for my camera, but can't be read with my computer's card reader, so have to hook up the camera to the computer. Yeesh. Bottom line is I do use it, but wouldn't order it again.
Having never seen one of these up close, I found the picture of the unit confusing. The black you see is a pliable rubber shroud that completely encloses the drive except for the gray area you see. This makes the unit very water resistant. You have to bend and peel off the rubber in order to remove the drive from its case. The drive itself is minuscule, less than two inches long, and has no hole that would allow you to attach a lanyard.To me, the drive is way too tiny and susceptible to loss. It does have a blue LED and copied 300 MB of files in about two minutes.I would have returned it in a heartbeat except for the reason I sought it out. Unlike most drives, it has a tiny read-only write protect dip switch on the side that shields the contents of the drive from malware infection. This feature is not mentioned in the amazon description but does appear on the manufacturer's web site. Access to the switch is recessed and very small. You cannot flip the switch with your fingernail, you must use something like the metal tip of a mechanical pencil to move it. Most users will probably not even notice the switch is there. The Kanguru FlashBlu 2 is another example of a flash drive with a write-protect switch, but it is a bit more expensive.
I had always been a Sony fan. But no more.I only used this handycam 3 times.When I went to use it the 4th time the LCD malfunctioned and recorded jibberish. Of course it was just after the year warrantee expired.I contacted Sony and was told it was outside of the warrantee period so it was my problem.No more Sony products for our family.We were going to buy a Sony vaio laptop for our college freshman but bought a Dell instead after this experience.My husband wanted a Sony Bravia HDTV, but we bought an LG instead.If you buy this, make sure you buy an extended warrantee as Sony will not stand behind their product.
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!!!!
What can I do the Wireless control is not working. I changed the bateries but and the end is not the baterie, what can I do, I live in Venezuela.Thanks
I got these headphones relatively cheap. They're fairly compact, lightweight, and comfortable. The sound is okay, but the bass is way overhyped. The subwoofer amp takes a single double-a battery, and has a wheel to adjust the bass levels. If it's not turned on, the bass is nearly absent. If it is turned on, it's muddy and thumping. It literally tickles to wear because the headphones are vibrating so much. My daughter loves to wear them and have me pump the bass to full because of the tickle effect. I have a pair of ATH-M50s that I bought for $110, and they richness of the sound is a million times better.tl; dr: if you're buying for comfort and mobility, these aren't bad for the price. If you're buying for sound, especially for bass, get something else.
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.
For me these were the worst headphones because the sound bleeds right out! I would have never known if my roommate didn't mention it to me but seriously it was like they were speakers instead of headphones that's how much sound was bleeding. This was a major downer for me since the point of having them in the first place was so not to bug others while still being able to blast my music.
I ordered this item at the same time that I ordered a hard drive.Amazon sent me the hard drive, but cancelled the part of the order that was for the case.Amazon did not notify me of the cancellation.When I tried to check on the shipping status, I discovered that this part of the order had "disappeared".When I called Amazon to inquire as to the reason, I found myself unable to understand what being said as the person on the other end did not employ English as a first language.I still do not have a clue why Amazon will not sell me a case for my new hard drive.
Initially I would easily have given this remote 5 stars. I told everyone how fun it was to program and how great it worked as a universal remote. Imagine how nice it is to hit an activity button like TV or DVD, and then all of your components turn on and automatically turn to the correct setting.That 5 star rating has degraded to about 2 maybe 1 star about a year and a half later when the most commonly used buttons wore out and either never work or you have to use your finger nail and push really hard on the buttons. I don't believe this remote was over-worked or abused in that time. I actually kind of babied it because of it's price and how much I liked it.I guess when I purchased a $150 remote I expected it to last at least 3 years.
Unstretched, the cord is literally 5 feet long. I bought it for my headphones, my t.v. is about 10 feet away. I need to stretch the cord a lot just so it works. At least the adapters are cool.
This screen cleaner did clean the monitor of stuck on matter with ease, but it left an after haze that despite much rubbing with a soft cloth would not remove, and the resulting fibers from the soft cloth we as annoying as the dirt I had intentionally washed off
When I opened the module, the plastic housing clips that hold the device together broke off. It's made of cheap/flimsy plastic. After opening the device I noticed that the internal wiring was disconnected from the circuitry panel. I've tried contacting the manufactorer (JBS Tech) 3 times with no response. I have since ordered a similar product except the Bulldog Security brand instead of JBS Tech knock-off brand.
I have never taken the time to write a review for anything, but I hate this all in one printer so much, I want Lexmark to feel just a tinge of the pain their product gives me. When we first installed the lexmark printer software it created such havoc, I should have taken it back right then. This printer was made to go through ink like water, these guys have made this thing to sell ink and that's it. I am going though a cartridge a week minimum. The warnings come up when the cartirdge is still half full. The cartridges get gummed up with ink and only print every other line of what you are needing, then when you clean it it wants to run an allignment page which just about uses half a cartridge to print.The wi-fi is intermittent at best, and paper jams are continuous. I read PC Mags review and searched the net when deciding to make this purchase and obviously found reviews to be favorable. Now upon owning this the reviews simply were misleading and missed their very purpose, to warn consumers of poor products in the market!
My daughter had a different "M" Series HP Digital Camera and DOCK. After the LCD display was broken, I ordered this "value priced" camera in its place. I felt sure that since it was an M425, it would work on her "M Series" DOCK. It DOES NOT. I need to purchase a DIFFERENT dock for this camera. This was a BIG disappointment. The camera is small and functional, and overall is a fairly good value for the money; but there are a few BASIC features that it is MISSING. Most noteably, this camera does NOT have a viewfinder. You must use the LCD display as the viewfinder. If the LCD would happen to break, the camera would be completely useless. If you are looking for an INEXPENSIVE camera, this one may be OK; but just REMEMBER that it is VERY, VERY BASIC. Spend a little more for better features.
I have to say that after reading previous reviews I was disappointed with this remote.While the learning function is really cool and not very difficult to learn and the price is all but unbeatable, the limited buttons and description for the buttons was truly unacceptable.How are you supposed to have a universal remote in 2008 that has less buttons than either my TV or cable box, and that doesn't even begin to discuss my surrond sound system, with its multiple settings and various components.I gave this remote a solid chance, programmed it to the max, forgot what buttons do what, relearned the same buttons over again, and spent the grueling hours training my wife. But in the end, its inability to satisfy my most basic entertainment needs leaves me wondering how previous reviewers enjoy theirs.
The AM and FM parts of this radio work adequately, although the sound is very tinny. The shortwave does not pick up anything but static in an urban environment.
There are much better products on the market. I took this back for a full refund!
This cable does not work with my new Samsung LN46A650, all I got was BLANK signal. The TV setup guide clearly says the HDMI cable must be version 1.3 or higher. Went to a local elctronic store and bought a $99 Monster cable and finally get my system to work! Lesson learned: HDMI cable is NOT just any other regular standard cable, instead HDMI has many different specifications. Make sure you do your research and know your HDMI specification requirement before spending any money.
WHEN THE UNIT ARRIVED IT WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE. I WAS TRULY DISAPPOINTED SINCE THIS WAS A GIFT FOR MY SON'S BIRTHDAY. I RETURNED THE ITEM AND HAVE TRIED CALLING SEVERAL TIMES TO FIND OUT THE STATUS OF THE RETURN WITH NO HELP FROM THERE TECHNICAL GROUP. I AM ONLY HOPING I GET THWE UNIT BACK.
This keyboard has the annoying habit of repeating letters. No matter how much I adjust my auto-repeat this seems to happen. Never had a problem with oother keyboards. Have returned for another same model, same problem. Also the feel is very soft.
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.
The Belkin will not work with ANY Epson parallel printers.No choice but to buy the Epson USB Adapter Kit.Check the Epson site for details to see which kit if any will fit your printer.Buying the USB Adapter Kit from Epson directly is the cheapest way to go!
This version is VERY OLD! The maps are from 1985 and do NOT include trail data. Get the Trails Illustrated maps instead, you'll be MUCH better off!
My second Iomega Storcenter drive was sent to me by Iomega after literally hours of time spent trying to get the original unit working. The second unit was just as problematic due to what was finally acknowledged as extremely buggy software. Attempts to contact support were ignored by Iomega support - not to mention the run-around evertime I would call in with support in India doing their escalation process from the beginning with every call - apparently the technicians are unable to read the existing ticket. Eventually I would be punted to the US support org - receiving a cryptic e-mail with a phone number I would need to call which was only usable for a week at a time. Due to my schedule, I missed my window to call the US support twice and when I did reach support I was told the software was buggy and the tech I wanted was not available and I would need to call back... and of course the phone number provided then expired (It was apparent I was experiencing known issues and I was out of luck given the run-around). Needless to say, NONE of the features I purchased the unit for worked including the WiFi, the security / user rights, or the RAID 5 features - with many of the configuration screens simply erroring out as opposed to painting on the screen. I ended up putting the unit in RAID 0, plugging it into my router, and using it as a very noisy hard drive next to my desk as opposed to the remote location I had been planning. I sent several e-mails to Iomega requesting a product swap for another product or credit towards another product with no response from Iomega. TAKE THIS AS A WARNING AND NEVER NEVER NEVER BUY AN IOMEGA PRODUCT!!!!
The installation was fairly simple, after being gone through the experience of the installation (and trouble shooting) of the main router(befw11s4).However, my remote PC was only about 20 feet and a drywall away from the main router, the connection has been very unstable. The wireness communication between the remote PC and the main router only works, in average, one out of five times.I heard that the newer version (ver. 2.5) works better. I am going to replace mine with the new version (specially with the newly-attached antena) and see if it improves the wireless network performance.I do not recommend the older version that does not come with the attached antena.
Sounded good,for about 5 months then I turned it up to about 70% max volume for 45 minutes.Nothing now but a clicking sound.My last sony stereo lasted 15 years.You've been warned.
While it wasn't this exact model I bought, I did buy a Cyberhome DVD recorder from Wal Mart that cost around $80.00, may have been model 1600. It was garbage, within 5 min. of playing back the recording I saw skips in the sound and digital video distortion (similar to weather interferance on a satelite TV). I took it back and told the woman at Wal Mart it wasn't worth the box it came in. I was skeptical to begin with but figured for the price I would give it a try. Consumer Reports rates Pioneer and Panasonic models at the top of their research, thats what I'll buy.
ok so i guess im supposed to will thisa thing to work no power cord how can you sell electronics and not send a powercordi made my payment what if i omitted the actual cash in my payment.
I am the kind of person who when I spend big bucks for something, I expect it to last. This was not the case for this headset. I had this headset for just under a year. I use it daily. After five months, the mouth peice covering had fallen off. This wasn't too bad, because it was mostly cosmetic. Just last week, I had to stop using the set alltogether, because wiring in the headset had become so bad that the people on the other line were not able to hear me anymore. It would work, and then if I would move my head....it would not work anymore. I paid almost 60 dollars for this about a year ago. I LOVED it at first....but after this time.......I am very disappointed. I went to Walmart and bought a Sanyo with all the same features for 14.99. If the average life span is 1 year for this....I can buy one every year for four years for the cost of the Plantronics......Very disappointed.
First, this item was purchased through Cyberguys and their Tech Support communicated well via email, however, I'm not sure about the quality control.The first Gigabit loopback jack didn't work and quickly received a replacement. Apparently, the replacement was tested prior to shipping, but it didn't work either.**For some reason, these only work on 10/100M switches/routers and not 1000M. I'll post a video when I have time. I only got these to work on an old Linksys BEFSER41 Router and not the GigE switches and router.**Another noticeable difference between the first and second loopback jack is that there are different colored pairs of wiring used between the two. Those familiar with Cat-5e/6 cabling could see that the colored pairs are different.Tested the loopback jacks directly in the ports, through patch cables, and on my MacBook that has GigE, but no loops were created.Here's my gear:-TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Gigabit Router-TP-LINK TL-SG1005D Gigabit Switch-TRENDnet TEG-S50g Gigabit Switch
I have to give this item one star.While I am sure that it is a very good product it does not work with the fore runner 101 that I bought it for. Well you may say that it is for the 201 not the 101 so why would I expect it to work with the 101???....because it is offered as part of a "better together" deal with the101. It appears that the room required for the AAA batteries makes the 101 just fat enough so that this mount will not work with it. Unfortunately I did not figure this out until I had cut open the packaging for the mount.
The document feeder is horrible. When sending a fax of only 13 pages. You will need to monitor it closely as it will grab several pages at once. The ink dries up after a couple weeks of inactivity. Try trouble shooting but I bought another cartridge for [...]and the same thing! Please people, don't go through what I had to endure. Run Forest, run
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.
I wrote the first review and said I was satisfied, except that the DVD function did not work, but Funai was agreeing to fix it under the in-home warranty. Now they are telling me they will provide the part and labor, but I have to pay the mileage. And since they do not have a repairman within the area where the TV is, the mileage fee is $185. Obviously, I have refused to pay the $185 for a $500 TV. They are not honoring their warranty. DO NOT BUY.
I wish this item worked as well as the service/delivery from Amazon. Have had this about a month now and really can't see that it does much of anything. As it is tuned across the dial there is a VERY slight change in signal but almost inaudible. Not recommended!
Very dissapointed with the service i recieved for highly trained tech's for my linksys wv200 internet camera.I would rate myself as highly knowledgeable person in regards to setting up networks and ip or software issues. Spent countless hours of talks with the tech support of troubleshoot........still ended up dissapointed.Didnt expect such low quality of service for such a big copration.Have lost a customer and word of mouth from me about this product and services.In conclusion i had to return the camera.
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!
Ignoring the other warnings I purchased this pen to use with my wacom tablet as the wacom2 seems to no longer be available anywhere. The back of the pen fell off within 4 days. After 2 weeks the rest of the pen completed its disintegration cycle and has broken completely apart into 5 pieces.The glue they use must be rated for temperatures no warmed than say... 75 deg. f.Stay Far Away.
I'm very disappointed. I thought I was getting a device that would convert an NTSC signal into digital at NTSC resolution, but it doesn't do that. The output from this device is only 352x240 which is about half of NTSC resolution.Most software will tell you it is larger, but it's just scaling the image up. The native data coming from the device is just 352x240 which is TINY.
I bought this adapter and my computer was supposed to work just fine with it.However after a day..maybe two...it just completely stopped working. The blue light was on (indicating power) but it would not charge my computer. I tried it with another laptop it was supposed to work with...same thing.Fast forward awhile later. I see this on sale at the store and decide to give it another try. I thought maybe the one I had before was just a defective one. Now this one works a tad better...however it only powers my computer for so long before it stops working. I have to turn off my computer and not even plug in the adapter for about 1/2 hour before it starts working again. Even then I have to leave the computer off so it can charge up.Don't make the same mistake twice like I did. Maybe this works for some people and I'm glad for them. However I've tried this one twice and both times it's failed on me.
Had the unit 2 months then it goes down. After about 6 hours total hold time I get a customer service drone that gives me a claim # and says she has no idea when the new units will be available. That was 6 weeks ago. Im not in the mood to hold another 6 hours so I email with no response from them. The great part for them is they are still collecting the monthly fee from me. I paid for the unit I continue to pay for the service and they are providing nothing. It oughta be illegal. Stay away from Sirius Im serious!
The GPS worked fine for a couple of days and then it never turned on again. I sent a mail to DIGITECHDEALS and they told me to send them the GPS and they would send me a new one. The new shall arrive this week. Fast response from DIGITECHDEALS.
Good - The picture is fantastic.Bad - I had to have it repaired 32 days after I bought it. Good thing it was still under warranty. 18 months after I bought it and now out of warranty,it developed a thin black horizontal line all the way across the screen about 8" up from the bottom. Cost to repair - $1600 !!!! This is more than I paid for it. Poor quality like this for a product that is this expensive is absolutely inexcusable.
Product may work great with much older pocket pcs but the product description makes no mention of the voyager not working with win mobile 5. Only after looking at the manufacturers support website, in small type, does it mention that it does not work with win mobile 5. This will not work with any current ipaqs. I will be returning this product if possible.
Don't by this mike.Its a piece, it cuts out, and crackles.You'd be better off going to a dollar store and finding a better mic.Save your money and buy elsewhere
This item ,a refurbised humminbird 787c2i,was dead on arrival. Very unhappy with quality control.This sould have been inspected before selling to me. BEWAREHumminbird 787c2i Combo Color Fish Finder with Internal GPS Receiver
The grip is comfortable but is horrible when using the camera at an vertical angle. when shooting vertical the battery grip loses connection and the camera loses power. i had to finally resort to taping the the battery shelf in. it just isn't built well and the locking mechanism doesn't hold tight. i also have had issues where the grip would cause my camera to freeze up and i would have to remove the grip to get my camera to reset. pay the extra and get a canon battery grip.
I like the functions on it,but as other reviewer has mentioned after awhile the color cartridge no matter how many time you replace it stops recognizing it.I paid $160.00 for this and strongly recommend not buying this unless you only need it for scanning.Hp makes great products but not this one. It was great while it lasted.
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
I have had this machine for a few months and only use it mostly as a stand alone light duty fax machine/copier, and occasionally connect it to my computer to scan. Every time I make a copy or receive a fax, it takes 1 to 2 minutes making all kinds of noise prior to actually printing. And now to top it off, it feeds all the paper in crooked, so that nothing gets printed. Canon's &quot;excellent&quot; technical assistance and customer support can only tell me that I need to take it in to get serviced becuase it sounds like a roller isn't working. So, now I have a few faxes stored in the fax machine memory, but there is no way I can print them because the paper jams. I can't send them to another fax machine (apparently Canon got rid of that feature a few models ago). And I can't even download what is in the fax memory to my computer. So as far as I'm concerned, this thing is going back to the store where I bought it, and I am getting another brand. Certainly there must be another machine better than this one! Funny thing is, while shopping at a very large B&amp;M office store yesterday, I noticed there were no Canon machines there, and the manager told me that they have had too many returns on Canon machines so they no longer carry them.
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!
Specs say it has mini stereo plug ..it does not...won't work with Comcast convertor box...looking closer at picture it has mono plug..guess you can't trust specs....
I didn't read the fine print apparently. This was a refurbished CF card and would not work in my d70s Nikon. I had to return it. However, packaging was excellent, shipping was perfect, and return was not a problem. Deal Stop was very easy to deal with.
I was dead set on getting these headphones because I thought they looked oh-so-cool and the idea of a subwoofer in my headphones just sounded too awesome to be true. Well, it was. I had to return them because I absolutely could not stand the sound. At first I disregarded the negative reviews cuz I thought, whatever I will probably like them since you can customize the bass so well anyway! But the vibrating subwoofer was way more annoying than I had anticipated.With the bass boosting feature off, the sound was very thin; it sounded like 5 dollar headphones from the drugstore. When I turned on the vibrating subwoofer it still had that thin, 5 dollar drugstore sound but periodically drowned out by loud muffled crappy bass. It is impossible to adjust to because the ultra low frequencies are extremely loud and other 60hz+ sounds are extremely quiet and/or tin sounding. If you adjust for the bass, you can't hear the rest. When you compensate for the rest, you still can't hear it because the bass rattles and drowns everything else out.When I was first reading reviews and heard people complaining about the bass, I thought, whatever they are probably just old or something. But no.... you know when you are standing outside of a really crappy car with a system, and you can hear nothing but muffled bass and a rattling license plate? It sounds like that, but attached to your ears.The reason I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 is that a) they are really comfortable and b) I got the same ones for my 17 year old brother and he likes them. He pretty much only sticks to rap and hip hop top 40s, which these headphones are ok for I suppose (for him anyway) but if you have any dynamic whatsoever it sounds terrible. Plus I think he just likes to wear them around wherever he goes because he thinks he looks cool. I was so eager to listen to skrillex after I got these because I thought it would be so awesome, but it sounded absolutely ridiculous since the bass is inconsistent. It sounded like a bunch of whining and farting. As someone else mentioned before, it also sounds like garbage listening to rock since the typical bass guitar fall outside of the vibrating subwoofer's range.In summary, I found that1. vibrating subwoofers sound like a hooptie ride in your brain2. I DO care about frequencies outside of 20-60hz3. these are very comfortable headphones (although I can see how they might be too tight for guys)4. If you enjoy listening to a low, monotone thud thud, by all means these are for you
I bought the Nuvi 680 expecting a significant step up from my few years old Mio C310X. Let's jump to the one positive thing about the Nuvi, it uses Navteq maps. Now on to the reasons I find it unacceptable. The suction mount will not stay fastened to the windshield. I tried everything, cleaning first, dry install, wet install, and so on. It stays perhaps an hour, then it falls off. The 680 has a flip up antenna; great except that when the antenna is down it turns the gps off. Dumb. So you can't really put the unit in your pocket and use it when walking around town. My Mio gets great reception without needing such a silly protruding antenna. The unit is slow to start up when powered on, and then you have to tap an annoying "I agree" button before it will go to work. There is virtually no useful customization available in the software. Either Garmin decided this would be a GPS for dummies or they created this dumbed down design to cut down on customer service calls. My 5 year old Garmin GPSmap 60cx has far more customization capability than this thing. Why would one need that? Well, for example, with Garmin's design, your speed is not displayed on the map when you are in navigate mode. You see time to destination instead. Curiously, speed is displayed when you are in map mode, not navigating to anything. This is stupid. I always want to see my speed. I can easily configure the 60cs or Mio to do this, but not this "sophisticated" Nuvi. Another thing, the instructions say you can search for a city by postal code, but it does not work. Any attempt to enter a zip code just brings up Search All. The MSN direct antenna is built into the power cord, which is very bulky.So how does the routing work? Not very well. Going from Newport News, VA to a business near the VA Beach Expressway took us through the I-64 tunnel. I thought that strange because the tunnel and I-64 past it was showing a lot of red on the MSN Direct traffic, and the other way around via I-664 is only about 10-15 min longer. The Nuvi is suppose to take traffic into account when it calculates the route. I decided to trust it, and found myself in stopped traffic 2 miles before the tunnel that would have taken at least an hour to get through. I managed to bail out at the downtown Hampton exit. Okay I thought, I'll let the Nuvi get us back to I-664 and we'll go that way. I used the touch screen to locate a point on I-664 South of Hampton, , verified the little tag that came up did say "I-664 S", and pushed Go. The route was calculated, and it was clearly wrong. It was taking us in the wrong direction to a ramp for I-664 North, directly opposite of what I asked for. It was no help at all. The MSN traffic is disappointing because the traffic highlighting is not displayed on the Garmin map. You have to switch to a separate MSN map. How dumb is that? As we went along I-664 we ran into a couple of moderate backups. Neither was called out by MSN. The places it did show are the predictable rush hour backups one experiences every day in the Norfolk area. I did not see a whole lot of value add. I used the unit to check for gas stations. It found a bunch, listed prices and distance, but the name of many stations were listed as "unknown". What good is that? Map zooming is frustrating. The switch from 2D to 3D view is clumsy, and the zoom level is never correct.I summary, I found this Nuvi to be a clueless design that has not been thoroughly tested and does not deliver on its promises. I am looking forward to returning it for a refund.
I did not like it because it would not work for the application for which I purchased it. I was using it to access a Vaisala 555B weather station. I tried an early version Quatech Model: SSCFR-100 which worked great with my Dell Axim X50 PDA. I don't understand why it would not work.
This keyboard and mouse both look so stylish. I really wanted to like them, but they are horrible.The mouse:It sometimes doesn't respond to movements and clicks, they are just lost in the ether. Clicking seems to take a lot pressure which is highly annoying. It also goes to sleep after only a few minutes and will only wake up to clicks not movement.The keyboard:The keyboard also sometimes seems to "lag". Keystrokes seem to be lost but then show up a second later ( after you pressed it 3 times ).Also, this keyboard is just not designed for easy use of any "special" keys. For basic typing and the occasional backspace or arrow key ( which you would have to look down for ) it would probably be fine.Do not under any circumstances try to do programming on this keyboard. They rearranged and shrunk everything that you need for programming. It has a useless apple key I keep pressing instead of ctrl and I have to look down to press ANYTHING other than letters.Summary:But if you are much more comfortable on a laptop keyboard and do basic typing but don't use many of the "special" keys, then this keyboard might work, it is quite stylish at least.Rant:Who exactly is this product intended for?It seems like it has conflicting features that don't make any sense together in the same product.Is it for laptop users that want a separate mouse/keyboard?Why would you want an external keyboard that is small and squished together just like your laptop keyboard? Doesn't that defeat the whole point of having a separate keyboard? Likewise, if you go to the trouble of using a separate mouse with your laptop you probably want one that doesn't suck.Is it for Mac's or Windows?Why not just put all the keys on it and that way everyone who uses it will have several useless keys to accidently press.Actually I reread the product description and it sums it up nicely, its for people that want a separate keyboard and mouse for their laptop when traveling but don't have enough travel space for one that doesn't suck.
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!
I got this mouse about about a year ago to go with my laptop. I enjoyed the retractable cord and the fact that that it is small, which makes it easy to carry around. I also have small hands so it fits nicely. Plus it lit up, which was just fun.When I was looking for a mouse this was just what I was looking for. It did not need to have a lot of fancy buttons, all it had to do was be a mouse. However it died yesterday. There was not much logic behind it, it just stopped functioning. I have tried to get it work again and have decided that is a fruitless task. I don't know what the average life span of a mouse is but I have had other mice for much longer periods of time.Basically, if you are looking for a fairly decent, inexpensive mouse that may not last you a long time, than this would be a good mouse for you.
I gave this as a Christmas gift. When it was tested by the recipient it was found to have very poor sound quality. It was distorted and weak in volume. Amazon refused to provide more than 50% refund as the package had been opened (how else would one know it was defective???). The manufacture has taken it back for repair or replacement after multiple requests for the required return authorization. It is unclear how long this will take or how it will function when returned. I would not buy it again.
They messed up on my order and will not accept the blame for it! They will not do anything to rectify the situation, except refund my money after several weeeks. I was put on hold for ever! Asked to speak to manager and they do not seem to really care.Never by from TIGER DIRECT, bad customer service!
These ear phones were really bad! I plugged it into the treadmill at the gym and I actucally got an electric shock... twice! Quite painful. It worked ok with my ipod. I guess it's ok to use it with a battery operated gadget, but never with some that has a power cable plugged in.I have shipped this item back and I am hoping to see the refund soon.
HP should be ashamed to put out such a piece of garbage. This rattling, shaking, vibrating, raucously loud machine is not even fit as a toy for a 2 year old, never mind as an important addition to any home office. If it only had more blinking lights, this plastic box would entertain more toddlers than Elmo. Meanwhile it will frustrate the heck out of any person looking for a quality all in one. Save your money and buy a Canon or Epson. HP used to make quality goods, no more. Price comes first, quality a far far second. If you want an expensive gag gift as a joke, go ahead and buy it.
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.
First off, please realize that I am a DIE-HARD Canon fan. They make the best printers, scanners, cameras etc. Most of my multimedia products are Canon.While researching for a good all-in-one device, I noticed the MP830 which has a gorgeous design and all around super features.However, Canon has begun to put chips onto the headers of their ink cartridges (just like their competitors), so one is NOT able to buy generic ink any longer.Boycott this printer and all such Canon printers (with encoded chips) and perhaps they'll revert to their old style printers--where no chips are placed on the item.BEWARE - $15 per cartridge!!UPDATE: For the lame reviewer who posted"Well unless you are a so broke you can't afford $12 for ink but if that's the case you have much bigger issues in life and should focus on getting a better job instead of writing negative reviews about an awesome product."There are people out there who are less fortunate. There are those who are in nursing school (like me), students that can't really afford much. With the MP780, I am able to purchase generic ink from A-B-A-C-U-S 24/7 Private for $1.25/1.75 a piece vs. $15. That's 800% more expensive. You do the math.
I bought this product last year and happily used it for two months. Then it started to drop down my dsl connection every 1-2 minutes and it took 5-10 minutes to reestalish it. I called Netgear support they told me to change the MTU size, I have tried everything between 1000-1492 and guess what, nothing changed. I called the Netgear "so-called" support once again 2 weeks ago thinking something might have changed and they asked me to do a few configs on phone and I did but nothing changed again and then they said "ok. a more experienced technician will call you back". He called me 2 days later and again asked me to change my MTU setting which of course did not work. I told him I want to return the product willing to pay any possible fees that may arise if it is because of me the product is malfunctioning and guess what they said: "Well we should first make sure that your router is not working." That was the more experienced technician! I said "Thank you for your support. I don't want to talk to a more more experienced technician. I will no longer use this stupid thing and any other Netgear product and will make sure that people know what kind of a support you have!" and hence is the message. I now have a Linksys product and I am very happy with it. I personnally would not recommend any Netgear products to anyone.
I bought this player last weekend. I am returning it today. I, like several others, spent an entire day trying to get all the mp3 files on one cd to play correctly. Now, as for telling me I don't know what I am doing when burning CDs, I have been burning mp3 cds for years. I tried everything from CD Creator 3 to CD Creator 5 and several others. The only thing I could finally get to work... contrary to several other reviews, was Direct CD and then I had to burn each folder by itself, close it, try it, reopen it, then add another. That is not what I call efficient.The other problem, it will only recognize 8x3 (the old DOS format) filenames, so anything more than that is truncated and any files with the same first 8 characters are skipped. Since it won't recognize ID3 tags, that is a major problem. I used only the number of the &quot;album's&quot; song to write to the cd. One other thing, DON'T put anything on the CD but mp3 extentions, if you do, the player won't recognize the CD as an mp3 CD and will respond with &quot;NO CD&quot;. Did I get it to work? Yep. Twelve wasted CD-R's and CD-RW's later.The sound quality? Not bad. The mp3's, however, would pop and crackle from time to time along with other glitches here and there. And by the way, the sound problems were not in the mp3's. These are top rate mp3 recordings not just some I picked up on the internet.Finally, IMHO, don't waste the time or the money. You can do much better with some other product and I am sure you will be much happier.
This is my second Rio MP3 and I should have learned my lesson the first time. This one is worthless. I've had for about 4 months and it has never worked properly. Here are specifics:1. Software - would not recognize the external memory card I purchased. After spending alot of time on the phone with the on-line support, the only way I've figured out to get it to recognize the memory card is to reinstall the software EVERYTIME I plug the device into the computer.2. Memory card - I've spent hours organizing playlists on the external and internal memory cards, but after I turn off the device and disconnect it from the computer, the playlists are not saved on the external cards.3. Stopwatch - Allows you to time multiple laps, but only displays the two most recently completed laps. You are not able to 'scroll' back to get time for earlier laps. On line support told me that I should 'write it down' as I do each lap (I'm training for a marathon and running 20 25 miles at a time, a little impractical).4. Upgrader message - This is the big one. Everytime I turn the device on, I get the upgrader message and am not able to use the device. The website says that this occurs when you hold the menu button when turning the device on, but I've tried it without touching the menu button and this is not the cause. The website also has several fixes for this problem, none of which worked for me. On line support says to take the battery out for 30 minutes, then reload software (so you have to be at your computer) then turn it on. Ridiculous. Obviously if you want to be using your MP3 player, you're probably not at home sitting in front of your computer. And if you don't keep it on, the same thing will happen the next time you try to turn it on. Ultimately after attempting to turn it on 15 - 30 times (each time I want to turn it on) it eventually does work, but I never know how many tries it's going to take or why it decides to turn on when it does.5. On line support. I've spent alot of time speaking with them. One person tried to be helpful, but she really didn't know the product, and everytime I felt like they were just reading the user manual to me (which I had already downloaded and read trying to figure out all these problems for my self).I wanted to give it no stars, because it really doesn't merit any, but that wasn't an option.
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.
The on off switch was not working when we received the digital imaging binoculars.We returned them.
I've been running my X83 on WinXP for 18 months with no real problems. Occasional problems were usually solved by re-booting the computer. My usage of this machine is only about 15-20 pages per month (let's see, 15-20 page x 18 months,that's about 270-360 pages over the lifetime of this printer.A week ago, I started to print a document and noticed that the printer wasn't &quot;On&quot;. Turns out the power supply is OK, but the printer itself totally FAILED (this is what Lexmark' Techs - 3 different ones - decided) with absolutely no warning!! $186 for 360 pages is a little too expensive for me and that doesn't include the cost of the numerous print cartridge that it used.Of course now I'm stuck with three unopened ink cartridges as well.Nothing else from this company for me. Also, I just learned that Lexmark makes Dell's printers, so stay away from those as well.
I suppose some of the 5 star reviews are from folks who have never had any other print server for comparison. I find the Buffalo USB 2.0 Print Server to be one of the worst I've worked with. First, it is incompatible with many printers -- you need a Postscript printer, or forget using this Server. Second, it doesn't seem to pass through reset commands: if the printer faults, you need to plug the printer's USB cord directly into your PC to get it unfaulted, and then reconnect to the Buffalo print server. I've never had this problem with any other print server. Third, the CD install and the manual are miles apart. What the CD asks for and what the manual says is the next step are so different as to make the manual almost useless. Fourth, the CD configurator doesn't work. I had to go to the web-based configuration to get the print server configured. Fifth, the Buffalo website is less than helpful. They even have a .pdf file you can download to get the user manual. I downloaded it, in hopes it would be an update of the useless one that shipped with the server. Nope! It isn't even the manual for the print server. Someone has put the wrong manual in the print server download.In short, buy a different brand if you want good software, easy installation, and a print server that will work with all your printers.
I love my Garmin Nuvi 370 and wish I had purchased it long before this. The directions are spoken in a clear voice (with street names) and if you make a wrong turn or start out in a diferent way it recalculates the directions quickly. It is also bluetooh compatible for hands free talking which is a plus for me because I make a lot of calls from the car. I will be trying out the European maps in Dec. when I take it to Germany and am excited about that. I love that it is small and lightweight so I can just drop it in my purse. Don't worry about putting it through xray when going through airport security.........I've done it and everything was fine.
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.
OK - Just to be fair I must say that it does charge my Zune. But if you want to play your Zune in the car (through your car audio device) while hooked up to the charger FORGET ABOUT IT!! The cable is unshielded and you will get nothing but loud hum and static. Oh and buy the way, this same IDENTICAL item is sold on Amazon for $22.95 by BoxWave - the guts, cable and connector are the same except for the brand. I bought 5 just in case one or two didn't work - they all charged as advertised but without the shielding this item is useless for me. Oh well, I'm only out a couple of bucks.
Has only played from an mp3 style disc once, and after 4 months of ownership it does not even play audio cds anymore. I wish I kept my receipt. I wish I read reviews first.
Followed the directions exactly, have not been able to get any of my computers to print via normal means, though I can get the server to print a test page to the printer. Haven't contacted customer support yet.
Hi, I have had this for a couple of years but rarely use it. One day the door cassette door refused to shut. I googled this problem and LOTS of Sonys have this problem, and Sony does not even address this issue in the manual. I am afraid it is destined for the trash at this point, as it is not worth fixing. I really think Sony in general is not what it used to be. Stay away from this model.
I purchased this monitor for use on our family vacation to Mazitlan. I was on a budget and this was one of the brands I could afford. I purchased on March, and yesterday the thing just gave out. I had a lot of trouble with the method of opening, which was a small push button that always seemed to jam. I had to use a credit card to slide through the gap to open. And it hangs cricked, the joint for folding has a lean to the right. I will not be cheao anymore and buy something worth my money.
I bought this Toshiba power supply item in Jan 2012. In June 2012 it failed after 6 months of normal use with the compatible Toshiba PC. Seems like it should work for several years at least.
People on here shouldn't write a review until they use it for a longer period of time. At my office, in one year (making 14,000 the past year) I've used $1,600.00 worth of ink. I had to replace the Maintenance Kit and also the LCD panel broke. NOT COST EFFICIENT AT ALL! We have about 6 or 7 in our building and are lookign to get rid of all of them, it was a poor, poor choice.
I like the arrangement and number of the outlets. That's why I gave it 2 stars.The outlets, ALL OF THEM are functionins simply as OUTLETS.The ones that are SUPPOSED TO TURN OFF, DOESN'T !!!!It's smart alright, from a marketing view point to sell these.But not so SMART to buy one.
This is the 2nd RCA lyra jukebox that I will be returning to the store today - within a two week span. The first one I had - the hard drive crashed within 3 days and could not be reset (only had 20 - 30 songs on it). I went to the store and exchanged it for the same player thinking that it had been damaged during shipping, but here it is less than a week later and this one has done the same thing. So I think I will try a different brand this time around. I wish it wouldn't keep crashing because I really liked the sound of it, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
Came used but the packaging says new.From the picture you can clearly see its notnew. You suck Best N Price.
I purchased the black silicone case package for my 80g iPod Classic and it looks sick on the iPod but the flexibility of the material makes it extremely difficult to operate the clickwheel, sometimes I have to reach under the casing to just select my music, adjust volume, and scroll through my music lists. Over time it seems the silicone material has stretched out making it even more frustrating to use the clickwheel.The screen protector is great except that it came with an annoying sticker on it and removing it left behind an unattractive sticky film that was impossible to remove.The armband itself was big, bulky, unattractive, and didn't seem to work very well without cutting off the circulation to my arm - that was thrown out within the first week.I wouldn't reccommend this product, for the price you could find something much more iPod user friendly.
This system didn't work well in our house. But, we don't get good reception with phones either. There were very few areas we could put the monitor and get good reception from the cameras. I would have rated it better had it not been such a pain to return. These additional cameras come from Canada and it is very incovenient to get it back to the company. Amazon is great to deal with; their partners (in this case) are not worth the trouble.
this product is user unfriendly as there is no detailed manual available with it. Also the product keeps turning off intermittently even when the battery is fully charged.
Before I ordered this, I went to Garmin's web site and looked up their part # for my Nuvi 500 cable. Then, I searched amazon and ordered from here to save some $$$. When I use it in the car, the 500 sometimes displays a message that it has lost power and asks if I would like to run on battery. This makes this adapter unusable. I have 2 other Garmin cables that work just fine with the 500: the original that came with my Nuvi 500 and another one for a Nuvi 360. They all have different P/N listed on the parts themselves, and they don't match the one listed on the web site. I believe the mixed reviews here are the result of quality issues that Garmin has with their cables - some work perfectly, some malfunction, and other don't work at all. I won't blame this on the fact they are all manufactured in China. Nearly all cables these days are made in China and I haven't experienced any other cable issues. The blame should be directly aimed at Garmin. I'll probably just return this one, order the same model again, and hope for one that works. Would not be surprised if I got yet another different P/N.
The buzz is keeping us from turning on the speakers. I have tried to remedy this problem by adjusting the knobs, but no improvement.
I titled this review frustrating on account of unfortunate design flaw that prevents one from enjoying the semi-decent sound quality because they will not stay in your ears. No matter what size attachment you decide to go with, you will have difficulty in keeping them in your ears. The right cord is longer that the left cord making it even more awkward. Simple tasks such as, say, walking (you can forget about jogging), do not allow for the potential enjoyment of these headphones to even be remotely realized. You must stay absolutely still if you want them to stay in your ear. Anyway, I would not advise purchasing these headphones unless you intend on not moving. Hope this review is helpful.
We purchased several of these thinking that it is a good high volume office printer. Having run them for over a year, we have actual cost data and it is costing us about $0.12 per page on average for pages that average less than 5% coverage! Add in the cost of keeping this heater running 24x7 and you will be thinking about buying an HP and trashing the Xerox printers.
Does not work, don't waste time and money,if you are new to the hobby just get a refractor telescope but if you already bought a reflector get a laser collimation eye piece.
When I was looking for a window mount for my Starmate5 radio, I considered this mount but decided to go with a different one, which I later found out had been discontinued. I received this mount as a comparable substitute for the one I ordered (it's not). The suction cup works well and does an excellent job of adhering the mount to the window. Unfortunately, there is no way to lock down the AMPS end of this mount. While it will hold the radio in position as long as there are no bumps or vibrations, as soon as you encounter any, the radio position will change. I've had this for less than a week and I will be returning it. I don't know how anyone could be happy with this mount. Other than price, there's really no reason to purchase it. You get what you pay for and for just a few dollars more; you can get a much better mount.I would not recommend this mount to anyone.
Don't let the picture fool you, the kit is only for installing a single DIN unit into a double DIN space. LAME!!!!! The picture shown is an entirely different kit. The kit I received only had one face, which the "pocket" making it impossible to mount a double DIN without extreme modification.
I ordered this so that I'd have the same thing as my correspondent. Should have done some homework first. Quality of camera is very poor. Terrible in low light. Even with maximum settings the picture quality is only fair and not in focus. Awkward to control. (It was cheap, I admit but I will probably buy a much better camera and write this one off).Compared to the video camera that came built-in on a 2-year-old Acer Aspire, the camera is way behind.
I've compared this lens with the kit lens (18-55mm, $100.-, cheapest Canon lens) and couldn't believe my eyes. The kit lens was a clear winner, whether in wide, mid, or tele range!! I was outraged and happy I didn't buy it. With image stabilizer on the images very not only darker, but noticably more blurred.I tested myself because of the many conflicting opinions I read on the net. Please, before you buy it, compare. I do hope the 650.- 17-85mm was just a bad piece or else this is outrageous.
the strap hook that grabs the briefcase is made of cheap plastic and comes off easily when you carry something heavy. I have a HP elitebook workstation 17 inches that weighs 7.5 pounds and ended up on the ground because the strap hook broke off.
I have had a ximeta drive for about a year and although it worked well at first, it has driven me crazy over the past couple of months and I have given up on it. With the ximeta drive attached, my computer will often hang or freeze. The only way to reboot your computer is to shut off the power. Ximeta tech support has had me unload and reload about 5 or 6 versions of their drivers...each with its own special problem. Unless you are truly desparate to save money on network storage (as I thought i was until i counted up all the time i spent trying to get the drive to work) then run away from this product.
Purchased a total of 20 of these.I previously sold the American International brand Sirius antenna but there was a temporary shortage in the market.Four of the twenty Terk brand units were dead on installation. Sadly, I thought Terk was a quality brand. My mistake!
Here's something to consider -- the range can be VERY short (around one foot), after that the response can get erratic. Putting the receiver in the corner of my desk will NOT work. There's another wireless keyboard+mouse setup on the desk next to me. So the interference may be causing the problem.
I loved my e-machine! Until 26 months later it died. An online search found that many others had the same problem: Power Supply FAILURE. I never had a problem with the computer till now. I thought it was wonderful. The problem is, when the cheap PS dies it also kills your motherboard and you are dead in the water. According to those who have tried to replace the MB, you can not just buy an MB and hope that does the trick. Microsoft sees the new MB as a new computer and the restore disk (that has all your operating software on it)which came with your emachine, will not work with the new board, so you have to spend another $100 or so for that. By the time you get it all you could probably have an HP that I am told is much more reliable...(?)Take heed to this WARNING. And those who already have an e-machine: spend $40 or $50 and replace that cheap "Bestec" PS before you have to spend hundreds on a new computer.learning the hard way,joyfulsongster
...then died (hangs on writing the lead-out).Technical service was pretty terrible - they basically told me that they don't support Nero (with which it worked fine for 2 months) and had me waste time installing their own bundled software and firmware updates, which of course did not help.
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.
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.
I'm having the same cord problems as most other people. Sony support offered to sell me a refurb pair for something like $27. I'm not giving them any more business.
My friend purchased one before and it worked fine for her (we both have Garmin Nuvis), but mine simply didn't work. It plugged perfectly into my Garmin and my car but the charge light never came on and it never recharged my GPS. It was only $12 so I'm not to upset, but I don't want to get another one in fear of wasting more money and having the same result.
Bought 2 weeks ago and used it for about 3 days.The silence switch is unreachable unless you pull the sleeve off. Doesn't look very elegant and is def. notThe other huge issue is that the sleeve didn't fit properly. the sides kept pulling to the back leaving a gap and letting corners of the protective screen show. The protective screen kept coming off of the phone.Now this could be due to poor installation from my part, how would I know, it didn't come with and instructions.Also the Sound quality is poor after applying this sleeve. I could not hear friends speak on the other line although they said they heard me fine.Wouldn't buy it again. I'll probably sell it on Ebay!
When I first purchased this camera I was excited- it was my first digital camera. But after about a month or so it broke, and customer service was not at all helpful in having it repaired, and wound up costing an additional $100, so the low price no longer seemed so wonderful. Once it was returned (months later!) it worked very well for a while. My biggest complaint was the noise! It makes noise every time it turns on or off, which makes getting candid shots impossible! Adding to the problem with candid shots is the fact that it is INCREDIBLY slow! And asking people to hold a pose again and again because your camera is so darn slow doesnt make you the most popular photographer. It also doesnt take pictures of people moving, which I have recently learned is very uncommon. Most decent cameras come with a sport mode, which this lacks. It also apparently comes with all these features, but after having it over a year I'm still trying to figure out how to work them!what is great though, is the large memory size, and the amazing color features. You can choose to go in black and white, but highlight one color (blue, pink, and green), which is great, and takes some really cool shots (captures pink cheeks of a new baby!).
This is a good router for the internet and playing XBOX.Do not try using 2 XBOXES Live and play the same game with a friend in your house. If you plug an ethernet cable into the back of this router from your Xbox and run the other XBOX on the Wifi itself, it's horrible. It will kick you off XBOX Live on both consoles.
Review of Apple MAO347Z/A External V.2 Modem: I should have heeded the advice in Sigrid E. Mortensen's review. This modem does not work on an Intel based MacBook Pro. I called Amazon and they said they didn't comment on reviews. I said I was not asking them to comment on a review I was asking them about a matter of fact. The person on the phone stuck to her guns and told me nothing. It would appear that Amazon knows very little about the products it sells. It should have found out the answer to my question. Instead they sent the modem to me and now I have to send it back to them.John Durocher
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.
I bought the Coby earphones after my "Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds" broke. The Sennheiser headphone lasted a year and half and had amazing sound cancellation compared to this Coby CVE92 earphones that had minimal sound cancellation and only lasted me 3 months. only 3 MONTHS!The sound on the left side of my Coby earphone is gone! I had bought 2 of this headphone 3 months ago and i'm afraid to open the next one only to have it break down in the next 3 months.Don't expect a miracle with these cheap headphones. If they last you longer than 3 months, be content.
I purchased this product because of the Shortwave but it turned out having some difficulties. It couldn't get any of the sw stations.
This hard drive is great for PC. It gets the job done.But for Mac OS X? Run for the hills. It's garbage. A dead weight. A hunk of junk. I converted the hard drive format to FAT32 so that it could work with my Mac. Is it compatible as it's marketed? Nope. I plugged the jewel in to my Mac Pro, tried to copy over a measly 160 MB and the thing locked up on me at only 30 MB transferred over. Then, it wouldn't eject. Of course, this is all after the fact it took me forever for my Mac to even recognize it.. if it did at all!Stay away from this garbage if you want an external hard drive that is compatible with both PC and Mac OS X.
It's cheap, that's the reason I bought it. But it disappointed me quite a lot. It's very unreliable. The service quits a lot and it restarts by itself from time to time. I can't not finishing watching a youtube video. So, I won't recommend any one to buy it.
Well before, I bash the thing to death let me say, when it did play movies, it was short of breathtaking. My Toshiba AX2 is breathtaking! Anyways, the player performs fairly easily on most Blu-Ray titles. Here come the spin on everything. Recently did a firmware update at the service center because I noticed it was having difficulty playing some movies, and could't retreive any special features. SO they did the upgrades and ensured me the player was profile 1.1 compatible. I took the player home, and it wouldn't load any disks. So I hard reset the player over the phone with the service center, and that seemed to work for about 10 days. Then I would load a new movie it would start playing for about 5 mins the beep really loud at me then display an error prompt then shut down. Fair enough reset the player agian and everything worked fine. Well after about 5 days, I got fed up and took it back to the service center. They could not find anything wrong with the player? I brought in some movies, and they worked for about 5 mins then the problem came back. They took the cover off and watched the player do its thing, and no change? The guy was really stumped. The factory reset the player without any firmware updates. Everything was back to normal. The player worked great!!! Eventually after loading update by update, we seemed to have a working player again, untill the 1.1 profile came into play. The had modifiactions of the last update to see which one would work. Don't really know(not that techie). Finally I had a working player after about 5 hours at the repair depot. I took it home, and rented Pirates, and the new Harry Potter. Well, the gong show continued... I have now determined that the profile 1.1 stuff glitches, and I have since sold the player on EBAY for $199 with the last of my movies... Don't buy it and save your money...
Yes, it's small, yes the battery life is excellent and I have to admit that the sound is not bad. That's where it stops with this product. One of the tricky things is when you have to slide the side button in the particular play mode of your choice. The slider button is extremely difficult to adjust.Here's the worst of this product: the accompanying Sonic Music Stage, which is the proprietary program from which to buy and download songs. The program is ATROCIOUS. It's search engine is primitive; for instance: if you want to search for a certain artist, it will come up with a list of songs that may have the closest term to the name, no artist however. So the only way to go is by song title.It doesn't end there: EVERY time I have bought music in the past year I had to wrestle with their internal downloading system. It SAYS it is downloading to your hard drive, but it is only 'pretending' while you sit and wait for hours. When you go to the help site to find out why it was not downloading properly, it kicked me off and I had to log in again, However, the newly bought songs had dissapeared and I had no clue where to look for them, so I had to go to their history site and sift through all the songs I had bought in the past year. Problem: because there was no date of when any of these were downloaded.The program also AUTOMATICALLY groups your downloaded songs without any rhyme or reason, instead of filing them as singles and letting the user decide what to group.Don't buy this product unless you want to load up on frustration instead of downloading music, no matter how computer savy you are.My next MP3 will be a nano ipod, and definitely NOT a Sony product.
This thing plays ok, but the one I have exhausts a fresh set of name brand batteries by just playing through 1 standard audio cd. I have a Sony that will play a dozen or more. Tech support would not even acknowledge an email. In this fast-evolving market, products have to measure up and so does tech support. I would not recommend this player unless you are going to run it on an a/c adapter or you have a LOT of batteries you want to use up.
when 1 color ink needs replacing , machine will not allow you to fax or scan or do anything, even though neither fax nor scan requires ink;i use machine for about 5 copies a month , but ink will dry in about 3 months, even with such minimal usage!ink is about 15 bucks per color, times 4 colors, which equals about 60 bucks, of using about 15 to 30 copies in 3 months.4 by 6 foto paper will not feed [ jam ] after about 100 pictures.BUY ANOTHER BRAND.///////
We bought the camcorder 2 years ago. It worked excellently for 2 years and after that suddenly the screen went black. The battery is fine because if I put the battery on a different camcorder, it shows that it has 152 mins worth of recording time left. Searching the internet I found that lot of people had similar issues of LCD screen going black after 2 years of using the camera.If I connect the camcorder directly to an electrical outlet it works for couple of minutes and then goes black again. I am unable to copy the images and videos because the camcorder should be turned on to copy the media.In conclusion I am happy with the product but that only lasted for 2 years, I should have bought a 5 year warranty.
*****SOFTWARE MAJORLY LIMITED********First off - I've no complaints with the hardware as I've barely used it.Music Manager is bloated program that does way more than i want. The crucial flaw is there is no way to x-fer a directory structure to the player. All songs just get mixed together. I tried making m3u files with winamp, but Rio Music Manager refuses to use transfer these playlists to the cali. I contacted cust supp. and they affirmed you must make every playlist manually.Why can't the thing just show up in explorer so I can drag some directories of sorted music onto it ? Is this so much to ask...
I purchased one of these in May 2006, and 2 years, 2 months to the day it decided to just quit working, with no warning. Oh sure, I can sometimes see the folders on it, but they are now empty. I was going to give it 2 stars, because when it worked it was a handy little back-up drive - easy to trasfer between my desktop and laptop. But, because it had a relatively easy life - no daily use, just a few files added for storage maybe once every couple of weeks, and it bailed on me without notice, it should get 0 stars. The nice data recovery people tell me for $500 - $2100 they might be able to retrieve some of my data, but probably not all of it. Yeah, it used to looked cool on my desk, but no so much now.
The inline volume control does not work, moving the volume control slider can change the volume to go up, down, then one ear, then the other, etc. Very flakey. I purchased another one thinking it was just a problem with the one I bought, and sure enough the same problem. Not worth the grief. I had one of these for a year and it worked well and when I lost it I tried to buy the same thing, but even though the part number was the same as the old one, it was a different unit (different length wires, volume control in different spot). Unfortunately they must be using a new supplier.
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.
APEX HORRIBLE TECH SUPPORT - DO NOT BUY, November 10, 2004Reviewer: H. San - See all my reviewsI bought an Apex DVD 2600 player 2 months ago. And yesterday, it broke down - the colors were all distorted in the output. So, I call tech support, which was reasonably fast in answering my call. Told them about the problem and they asked me to send it back - they have a SHORT 3 month warranty - to add to this, the Customer Service Rep said that the warranty does not cover "service charges" for repair and I had to argue with him until he agreed that it was covered. Next, it says clearly in the APEX LIMITED WARRANTY that the buyer pays for shipping to APEX but APEX pays for shipping back to the customer. They tried to give me an "internal policy" saying that customer pays both ways shipping. I told them that, as it says at the bottom of the warranty, the warranty gives the customer certain legal rights. So, they shouldn't claim any false information in such an important document and not follow what they are claiming. They claimed it was a "misprint".BOTTOM LINE: This company is about LIES and NOT HONORING LEGAL DOCUMENTS. If you don't care about respect for the customer, then go ahead and buy Apex. For me, I will be adding a few bucks to buy a Panasonic, at least I know I won't be treated like a fool.
Within 5 minutes of placing an order on Amazon, I cancelled my order which I thought included the cancellation of this warranty. However, Amazon informed me that I would have to contact the company directly to cancel. I did and they informed me that I could ONLY cancel the warranty in writing to them via snail mail and a refund check would then be issued. So, in the meantime, I must see this charge on my credit card and incur finance charges. This company's return policy is a joke. DO NOT BUY THEIR WARRANTIES!!!!!!
I tried this item on my Nikon D70s because Seagate says it works on that camera.In addition to requiring a machete to open the package and a crow bar to get it out of the little clamshell in that package, the card would not work in my camera. The shutter wouldn't release when the card was in the camera and eventually a message came up that said something like "This card won't work".The card would work in my computer and I was able to transfer files to it, but that isn't what I need it for..
I ordered 2 and they came pretty quickly. One seems fine, but the other was completely dead and wouldn't even register on my charger. SF Planet are easy to contact and sent me a replacement (where I just slipped in the defective one, re-sealed the envelope and put the sticker they sent back on to mail off.) But the replacement was defective too. This hopefully isn't common, but it's really annoying. Contacted them again, so now they're just waiting for the one I shipped back to show up and they'll refund (I'd prefer they send me one that has been tested, but instead I get to start over and find another place to buy from.)I've been shooting now for two weeks and could have used the backup battery, but now I'm sure it won't be until next week that I get it.Hopefully no one else has this issue. Like I said, SF Planet are easy to contact, but I'd rather get a product that works.EDIT: Went ahead and took it all the way down to one star because they never gave me a refund. I mailed it back over a month ago, and never heard from them, don't see anything on my card, and am just really annoyed. I just sent them an email asking them what their deal is, so we'll see. There have been multiple times having a working backup battery would have helped a lot, but nope.
Pro1: Decent sound with EQ off or on WOW. You can alter the SRS level, the bass level and the treble/mid (focus) level. Compared with the parametric EQ on a Rio Karma, optimized for Sony MDRex71 phones, the sound is fine enough, though still a tiny bit short for me. Also, the sound can saturate and distort easily on low volume when using WOW/SRS or preset EQ settings.Pro2: It's fairly thin and light for having a color screen.Pro3: Display is nice, bright and colorful.Pro4: buttons don't have huge gaps that allow dust under the screen or in other places (at least not yet)Pro5: recording, mic and line in do work good enough.Pro6: photo viewer--though I haven't tried it yet.Con1: While it can act as an USB storage device, the non-standard cable forces you to haul it around. The cable is also the power cord, though it has a separate AC/DC end for plugging into the wall (also non-standard).Con2: No bookmarks for multiple saved positions. With 5GB this should be a given (I want to have several playlists each with their own bookmark). It does resume position, but only the last one.Con3: Battery life, due to color screen I presume, is low.Con4: Startup is slow. My 20gb Karma starts play in about 5-7 seconds from pushing ON. The yepp 5gb yh-820mc takes at least twice or more time.Con5: A playlist can be created on the player, but I see no way to make multiple ones with the included software. The whole method of playlist creation is a bit confusing too.Con6: playback options are limited, in terms of selection by album, artist, genre, etc. A lot of players now let you choose by age, date, etc as well.Con7: No FM radio, no text reader (the smaller flash player has these)Con8: mic recordings are only set to 8khz, 32kbps.
This is not a very good machine. It has a good automated greeting with a male voice saying simply, &quot;Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.&quot; However, sometimes it would only say &quot;Hello-&quot; and then the rest of the automated outgoing message would be cut off and the machine would go straight to the beep. I returned one of these machines because of this, and the one I exchanged it for did the same thing. Another problem is that it lets a caller just keep punching in an infinite number of touch tones without hanging up on them. If the caller happens to hit on your three-digit remote access code, the machine goes right into the remote access menu, where the caller can do pretty much anything with your machine or even listen to what's going on in your home with the machine's &quot;monitor&quot; feature. I would not recommend this machine. AT&amp;T does not automatically mean quality like it used to.
DO NOT BUY THIS! I purchased this unit and was pleased for 3 and half months. The dvd unit ceased to work after just four months. Ironically, the full warranty is for 90 days only. I contacted Magnavox (Philips) customer service and they told me to eject the DVD and start again. Of course I had already done this and told them. They then said my unit was indeed malfunctioning and I could obtain a replacement unit for [full price]. ... If the replacement unit after just four months is priced as full price, it is obvious Magnavox/Philips expects it to last approx. four months. For this price, you'd be better off renting a unit!
I AM WAITING FOR MY CREDIT ON THE GARMIN CHARGER I SENT BACK TWO WEEKS AGO, OR LONGER...?
I have a bunch of cables, from low to mid-end.I would rate them somewhere in the middle between the low end and the mid end in terms of audio quality.The connectors are a royal pain. They are WAY TOO TIGHT which makes them very hard to plug in and even worse when its time to unplug them - they are so tight to a point one can damage the RCA jack on the equipment.I wish I had kept the package otherwise these would be back for return in no time.
I would not even give it 1 star if I could.I felt sorry looking at the extremely poor quality picture - mannual on camera focusing is useless, white/color balance is way off and not fixable, exposure is terribly slow, resolution claimed (640x480) is meaningless with its low quality lens (seems a piece of plastic from used food wrap). Don't waste money or time on this item unless you are interested in the included carrying bag.I bought a Creative WebCam NX Ultra 2 years ago and I would still give it a high 5 rating - excellent picture quality comparable to many consumer video camcorders, wide angle lens provides a better view without noticeable distortion, high quality white/color balance sharpness.
I bought this subwoofer about a year and a half ago. For that time it worked great until just recently. The sound was clear with a bunch of power. However, the other night I noticed that the area near it smelled &quot;hot.&quot; I immediately unplugged the unit and noticed a black liquid/goo dripping out from under the amplifier. It concerned me that if I hadn't noticed the problem when I did, it could have started a fire. Of course the warranty has expired (go figure). I have written to KHL to see if this was just a defect in my unit or a product defect. I will post their response here. Unless I find out that this was just a problem with my unit, I would avoid this product at all costs.
BAD DVD PLAYER. Stop working after a month. Returned it and got a new same one, it still works terrible. Stops, freeze and had to spent half an hour trying to turn it on everytime. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE.
they where comfortable but the sound was no where near loud anough.
I paid around $40.00 for this piece of junk. DO NOT BUY! We used the radio for less than 8 months before if broke. The company wants you to give them $8.00 to send back, and then the cost to ship and insure. By that time, you're up at around $15.00. Not worth it! Our little $10.00 radio was better than this one.
Well I am returning this item because it was defective. Support was non existent (fax a question to support and wait for an answer? I don't think so). I checked the reviews first and thought I wouldn't have issues but this was not the case. The video conversion was poor and things were not as intuitive as I would have thought. DVD burning just did not work. I tried it in my computer after burning (I have a Dimension xps with 2GB Ram) and couldn't play it on my new DVD player either. It's a shame as I couldn't find anything else. It got a good review on CNET or PCmag but I can't see how this could be the case.
As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for". This is an ok system; however, it did not list Church's, or Shopping Malls in the Points of Interest listing. It also does not recognize newer addresses reassigned by 911 addressing system. I put in an address that it told me I had reached my destination when in fact it was on the opposite side of the street and another 1/2 block away. But for the big picture, it would get me into the area I was searching for.
The ink heads burned out of my Pixma 730 so the extended warranty people sent me this as a replacement. It was a refurbished unit and worked long enough for the 10 day warranty to expire before it died. So basically I went through two Canon printers in about a year and was out a lot of money. I bought a cheap HP all in one directly from HP and it has been fine, the best part is when the ink heads burn out you just replace the cartridge and do not have to special order $95 ink heads. Since this unit died so quickly, I was able to put it in its box and hold onto it for a few years before dropping it onto the concrete below the 4th floor window and watching it explode. It was like BOOSH!!!
This is quite possibly the worlds worst laptop. Sure, it looks nice, but looks are deceiving in this case. Mine has broken 3 times in 9 months. First 2 times Sony fixed it under the 1-year warranty, then they stopped fixing it.I got it for Christmas 2004. No later than March the AC adapter broke inside the laptop. So we sent it back to Sony under the warranty and they fixed it for free.About the end of May the screen want very dark, you had to use a flashlight to see what you were doing, like something had burnt out in the laptop. We called Sony, then sent it in and they fixed it.Over the next couple of months many things went wrong. The battery cover broke off, the CD drive wouldn't open and keys fell off, which is odd because I take VERY good care of this thing. We sent it to Sony again only to have them tell us it'll cost over $1000 to repair, even though it was still under the 1-year warranty.For $1000 I could just get a HP or some other laptop. But I will NEVER purchase a Sony laptop ever again, and I'll be careful when purchasing other sony products in the future.BEWARE OF THIS PRODUCT.
I come from a 5 ipod family. I was very excited to hear about the new "Classic" being released due to the large capacity of it. Went out and bought a 80 gb for my daughter and a 160 gb for myself. Brought them home, plugged them in and it was nothing but downhill from there. Syncing problems, freezes, and overall very slow performance. Went straight back to where I bought them and got 2 more. Same results. I keep up on the discussions section of Apple's site just to find that this problem is everywhere. Still no fixes as of 10-12-07. As a matter of fact, I am very disappointed in Apple's "hush, hush" attitude when it comes to acknowledging that there is a problem. I want nothing more then to have this product work. Unfortunately it is a huge disappointment and so is Apple. Shame on Apple for their handling of what is obviously a poor product. I would recommend buying an earlier generation ipod or look to another manufacturer. If I could rate this product lower then 1 star I would!!!
I bought this Trek Antenna with the Sangen WR-2 radio. Matter a fact it came yesterday morning. I setup the radio and antenna. The antenna did NOTHING to improve my reception. I am not in a fringe area but I have a small mountain range between me and 3 of the radio stations I listen too. I have another that is 125 miles away from me. None of the stations improved. So this morning I am returning the Trek Antenna and getting a refund.I am not saying this is a bad product it just did not work for me.James
I bought this lamp at a local Target Store, and I loved it.However, it only lasted about 60 days, as it just quit working.... I tried different bulbs and outlets, with no positive results. It is gorgeous, but mine didn't last very long....
I recently bought the item and I am using with my Garmin Street pilot 2610. I don't see any difference after installing the external antenna.
The very first item on this list of features is "Cd-R/Rw Playback" and that, plus the Sony name, was the main reason I spent the extra money for this player. Unfortunately it has proven very finicky about which home-burned CD-Rs it will play. If that feature wasn't the first one listed, implying it is its strongest suit, and if it weren't so relatively expensive, I would award more stars, but I feel like I have to send a message to other buyers: YOU CAN'T AUTOMATICALLY COUNT ON THE Sony NAME.
My Belkin wireless router has a poor signal. My neighbor has a linksys wireless router with a very strong signal. In fact, while sitting just about anywhere in my house, their signal is stronger than mine. Their signal is also MUCH more stable than mine. I lose my connection momentarily every couple of minutes. Sometimes the signal does not come back and I need to reset my router. My neighbors router has a rock solid signal, so I usually use their signal. Both routers cost the same. I should have bought the linksys.
I've had an SC101 for almost a year.When it works, it is SUPER. When it doesn't, support is poor and you are really on your own. I've had three different issues affecting data from three different machines accessing it over the past months. None of the issues are discussed in the troubleshooting guide, nor in the FAQ, and email tech support has been completely unhelpful.I've been able to salvage my data each time (yes, ultimately I had it backed up and could recover if needed), but the stability and support of the device makes it impossible for me to recommend it to anyone who feels they are an average home user. (I am a fairly technical user and have never had this kind of trouble with a PC product.)
I bought 3 of these headphones based on the reviews. My son likes it when he is using it with the laptop. My sole use of the headphone is while I work out. Apparently these do not stay in your ears even for a minute. If you are running, you are better off putting them aside.The sound quality is so..so. As someone mentioned in the previous review, you get what you pay for.
This cleaner is horrible. It says it doesn't leave no streaks. It leaves the biggest streaks ever. Do not buy this it will mess up your LCD TV big time. Im so pissed i bought this crappy cleaner. Please stay away.
I bought the DS-30 in part because of the Olympus reputation for compatibility with Mac operating systems and because, in addition to offering folders for voice recordings, it had folders for downloading audible and podcasting files. Turns out: Nah. If you have a Mac (OS X), you're out of luck. They wrote no code to handle that. Something they did not bother to mention on their DS-30 page. And apparently they have no plans to change that, or they might have actually responded to my (snail-mailed) inquiry.If you use OS X, half of this equipment will be inoperable. Look elsewhere.
Just Google the words Samsung and capacitors.The capacitors (a power-regulating component) on this set and others like it were undersized and will fail after about two years.Samsung has never acknowledged a problem.Buyer beware.
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.
Bought this after reading many reviews. Construction and design is good. Covers of the speakers (not of the bass speaker) are fragile, since they are made of thin cloth-like nylons. Also, expect to handle some cords from the speakers; the speaker cables (including that from the bass speaker) and power cord are all connected, a bit cluttering. Sound: very good for the price. But when you hear the sound, you can tell it's surely from computer speakers. Lot of bass and can go loud with volume, but again you can tell. Yes it's better than listening through your computer's built-in speakers (Fujitsu laptop in my case). But the sound is not up to my expectations and desire.I returned the speakers after a few days, and decided to go with and bought a computer audio interface (Behringer's is very good) so I can hear through some good, regular speakers (active studio monitor speakers in my case). The difference in sound is night and day.The sound through these speakers is, at its best, the kind of sound you would get from a pair of poor non-PC speakers.
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.
I didn`t received the tv remote controlI have tried in diferents ways to do something and nobody help me to received itI don't know how to operate that tv without the remote control
Pros&#62;&#62;&#62;- Big Screen- Great sound- Versitile positioning options- Great connectivity optionsCons&#62;&#62;&#62;- Very poor screen resolution. Everything is pixelated and fuzzy (not good when you're expecting a DVD quality picture)- Very heavy. I expected it to be somewhat heavy given the screen size, but it's quite a bit bigger than I expected. Much bigger and heavier than my 3 year old notebook- Won't play DVD-R's. Despite what it says, I tried 5 different movies recorded on DVD-R's and none of them worked. They all work on all 4 DVD players I have in my house, but none of them work on the this thing.- Brightness bars at the top and bottom of the screen are very apparent in low light conditions. The overall screen brightness is great, but it's overpowering at the top and bottom of the screen. Adjustmenst fix it somewhat, but it's impossible to get rid of completely.- When the disc is spinning up at startup it sounds like a muffled lawn mower. Very loud. During play it's not noticeable though.Final notes:Screen size and sound is great. It's not a very portable device though due to it's weight and clunkiness. My biggest gripe and the reason I won't keep it is the picture quality. It's poor at best and not even close to what a DVD sourced picture should be. If you want a big screen and a device that will connect to anything (tons of I/O ports) at the cost of portability and picture quality this is for you. It however, is not for me.
Apple won't tell you this before you buy this product. If you use this with third-party video products it wont let you switch the TV OUT selector to ON. This means it won't work with those products. Apple sells two special cable sets you need in order to watch video. Each of these sells for $49.99. There is currently a four week wait for these cables. I have a laptop-like Vision Video 55 that allows the ipod to drop into a special bay so you can watch videos on a bigger screen and carry it around. Its great for traveling etc. My previous ipod videos worked great with this and a similar unit sold by Phillips. Now if I want to use these portable video devices I need one of these special cables partially defeating the point of having these custom devices. And this isn't a fit issue. Apple has purposely done this to prevent users from using third-party devices. Don't look to future after-market video devices to fix this problem. Apple has decided to be greedy on this point. If you just watch video on the ipod itself or on your home TV this will work fine (if you buy one of Apple's $50 cables). I wish I could return my ipod but they wont take it back :-(. Maybe I'll start calling mine the ipoop :-).
It works, but don't expect quality or looks here. The drywall screws are completely worthless. The hooks are oddly positioned. Instruction manual might as well not exist.Pros:It does what it's supposed toGood support with proper screwsCons:Drywall screws/mountsHooks awkward
This thing does not qualify as a radio in any regard. Well .. OK, it kinda looks like one, but a the photo will work just as well as the actual item. If you're looking for your first SW radio, spend a few extra bucks and get something else. The cheapest radio you can find on Amazon from Kaito (ie the WRX911)or Eton (ie The Mini) will outperform this thing by a mile.My recommendations for a budget SW radio .. the Kaito KA1101 or KA1102 .. both excellent performers.
Like so many other people, I bought this product assuming it would be of typical Linksys quality -- then found that it doesn't work at all. For some people, the problem seems to take a while to manifest; for me, it was junk right out of the box. The internet connection dropped every couple hours, unless I was ambitious enough to try to download something. Then it would drop on the spot. Every time I had to hard reset the thing just to get it to work.After reading a lot on the issue, I think there are problems between the firmware and certain cards. That's why a few people around here have it working fine. If you have version 1 of the Gateway, you can get your provider to roll back to an old firmware and fix it; if you have version 2, tough luck.I took the Gateway back to Best Buy, who was very nice about exchanging it. It takes one extra outlet, one extra cord, and a tiny amount of space, but I replaced it with a separate modem and router that work beautifully.In short, stay away.
Never worked from get go! bought it for my brother and he didn't use it right away. The cable is defective but the return period has already expired. I know how to install drivers in case you are wondering and troubleshoot computer problems.
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.....
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL I would never buy proprietary apple trash, I would not take it if it was given, you say yeah right!?, no really why take an mp3 video player that you can only use with an apple garbage software?Why buy proprietary junk? read below you have great options for great movie and mp3 players.Amazon you have done a serive to these Mac users. You taught them that they are the ones buying junk ipod products. People read and listen, you have a choice. Do not buy apple products they only work with other apple products and since apple has about 5% of the market.... Oh yes for you, NBC cut it over to their website and opened it up to the rest of the 95% of the market. So they have not lost anything, they have made more moneyThat is what you get for buying worthless ipods and Apple products. Apple is proprietary and that is why the Amazon Unbox does NOT support it. The .wmv files can be played on a lot of software, such as Toshiba, Creative, iRiver, Archos, Zune, and any player that is playsforsure. As with the ipods and apple files, .m4p's, can ONLY be played on Apple software.It has not gotten old hearing people just like you complain about spending a lot of money for nothing! LOL LOL LOL
the Ipod had a problem with its hard drive, it was very hard to conigure and technical support confirmed it was defective... unfortunatelly overseas it takes 4 weeks to get a guarantee product to be replaced by apple.So, I have not used my Ipod just yet....still waiting...:-(
Problem with touching,some time it doesn't work.I have to do it twice!What you paid what you got.
This device has worked superbely for almost a year now, it was fast, had a lot of storage and looked up. Unfortunately however one large problem cropped up. It stopped. I can no longer access the drive and I have no idea what was wrong with it. It was almost full of data and I fear I have lost all 230GB of it. It will take months to regain what I have lost. Despite how desirable it looks surely reliability must be the formost priority. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!
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.)!!!
Bought a dual rearseat dvd player for my specific make model vehicle. Bought the install card for $189 from the dvd company at the same time at checkout and thought that would be it. Called the installer I got through installcard and he said his rates are $60/hr. and if he went over how much I had on the installcard than I would be responsible for the difference. Of course if he went under I wouldn't be refunded any though. Called installcard and they said take they couldn't help me. If you buy this ripoff card all you are doing is setting the minimum price for your install when no guarantee it won't go over. Do yourself a favor and run like crazy from this company.
I purchased a SONY VAIO VGN-NW265F laptop computer on Black Friday 2009 which has turned out to be as close to perfect as possible. I bought this backpack to complement my new laptop. What a mistake! The top handle broke off on one side after just a few weeks. I added one paper folder to take along with my laptop to study at the library and the shoulder straps were already breaking and detaching from the backpack. I used the backpack for a year and a half even though one of the shoulder straps completely broke off during this 18 month period to gain as much time out of it before its replacement. I paid $40 and had to pay another $40 for a replacement Swissgear backpack (also from the AMAZON website), which turned out to be the better choice. I put in extra things in addition to the laptop itself, including a new trackball now, and it is still intact. I considered purchasing another SONY VAIO backpack model but didn't want to take another chance. I ended up having to budget $80 for backpacks when really I only needed to spend half as much.
Instead of paying my car bill, I chose to buy the ipod 5th gen 80gb. that was not the right thing to do. purchase it from wal-mart, drove to my house and could not wait to start. problems problems problems.1. plug it to my computer, the light came on once and never to be seen again. rush to walt-mart, they gave me another one.2. Plug it in to my brandnew macbook. the light came on "yippie" this time itune wont read, have to download itune. no problem. do not disconnect sign never came off. at this point i'm just sad. called Apple, support staff are CLUELESS. took it back to wal-mart, manager at wal-mart looks at me funny. they gave me another one.3. working. YES. download a stack of song, am very happy. two days later. lights will not come on. lost my receipt. wal-mart manager will not exchange, called apple, i was sent to apple store 1hr away from my house. staff ignored me. finally they zap it with something and it work while i was in the car.4. at home will not work. called apple, after reset and reboot. NOTHING. finally apple agree for me to send it to them for another one. at this point i'm thinking the gods are laughing at me for spending so much money on such stupid thing, hell i could've send it to a country that needed it for food or something.5. true to their word, they sent me a box free shipping. two days later got my new apple. so far this is my 4th one and none are working. very quickly apple sent me my new ipod. it works until two days later I get a very low battery sign. let it sign for 10hrs, same thing. At this poing I want to cry. went on apple website, there are many people complaining about the same thing. WTF. no response from apple.6. called apple, pleaded with them to give me at least 1/2 of my money back. i dont want this anymore. apple agreed to sent another free shipping box to get my apple fix. at this point i dont care.The apple people must know they are feeding us items that are not fit to be sold because it was too easy for them to say that they will replace it for me. how many times can you replace one item. honestly one day another reliable company will come up with something better than apple that will wipe them out of the competition. i'm a hugh apple fan. now when i go to the computer store and see something by apple i move away from it. i keep begging for my money back but can get it back. if the next one they send me doesnt work i will go straight to the lake by house and throw it there.will keep you posted if i still have the energy. by the way own three computer at home plus a mac book. my computers work fine.
Lasted only 4 years!! OPC and Power lights blink and screen shuts off when I turn up sound!! Last time I will ever buy Sharp products!!!
I bought this to use with my Escort 9500ix . Using this will mask many of top function keys. Also it can scratch the visor & lining of the car above the visor. Furthermore it blocked the GPS function of the detector, making its use worthless. I threw it away.
I fully enjoyed this product. I'd even go so far as to say I loved the shuffle. Up until the day it stopped working...13 months of bliss only to reside in a landfill. There appears to be a defect with this product that Apple doesn't seem to acknowledge. Basically it stops playing music, computers refuse to recognize the USB device, and any button pressed on the shuffle results in blinking green/amber lights. For more information on the problem see: discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=823. 400+ complaints of broken shuffles.Luckily I had an extended warrenty on the device and replaced it with a 1G nano.It was quite the utilitarian product. Loved the USB drive + music player idea; however, this is pretty much a buyer beware product.
No ink came out of the cartridge. Tried everything. Perhaps it's an old product. Too bad I'm not able to return the item.
I bought the Irock at Radio Shack because I noticed the cassette adaptor for playing MP3s on my car stereo was not playing well through both channels. I took it home, put batteries in it, plugged it into my laptop, and tuned my FM to the needed channel. The sound was fair at best. I had to turn up my volume a lot to get the same sound level as my cassette adaptor. I could hear a high picthed hum, which sounded like some noise from the power source that was not filtering out.If you don't have any other method of listening to your portable device over the stereo, then this may be ok to use. But I took mine back for a refund.
The order was placed on the 7th of dec. Today is the 18th(still no package) Expidited shipment, what a joke.
This product performs well but after the warranty, which is ONLY two years, you are on your own. My AVS-2000 is gone bad and is out of warranty and is worthless; $1600 out the window after two years.
Outdated 2MB junk pile. Very Ugly. Anylize this: A pink, gold, red, blue, leapard pal is UGLY. A faceplate that covers half the palm means it's HALF colored, HALF black and ALL ugly
I,AM HAVING PROBLEMS INSTALLING THIS MODEM. I get no dial tone. And by the other consumers I am not going to waste my time installing it. Thanks everybody out there for telling me the problems you had. I've had the same problems so I went back to my 33.6 modem, and I will return this 56k modem.
Only one person's experience, but I purchased this and had to send it back for three replacements to try to get one that would last over two weeks without suddenly going blank and dying. I eventually gave up as it is too expensive to keep shipping it back to the RMA center. As other reviewers mention, returning a Rio Carbon likely will result in receiving a refurbished model.I ultimately went with a Dell DJ, which works well.
Make sure the adapter fits your laptop. This is bigger than the typical laptops and it didn't fit my Dell Inspiron.
I purchased this tv in January 2006. Right from the start the volume would turn off every couple of hours. I would have to turn if off and back on to correct problem. In July of 2007, the picture became distorted, and the color was only red and green. Of course, this was off warranty so I called Sears to come and fix it. The repairman called Phillips and they want $1,700.00 to repair it!!! I could buy a new one for that price. I would never buy another Phillips product again!!
I've never had much luck with Memorex products; this one did absolutely nothing to change my opinion. In fact, it was even worse than most Memorex products.I recieved it as a gift a couple of years ago (I'd never have bought Memorex on my own) to replace a CD player that had worn out. In addition to the inconvenience of having no display if it isn't hooked up to a TV screen (which isn't very useful if it's being used as a stereo component rather than as a DVD player) it didn't even play the CD's well; several CDs that played just fine on ANY other player that I put them in, skipped badly on this one, no matter how thoroughly they were cleaned. So I gave up on it as a CD player, and it sat unused until I finally broke down and got a few DVDs when some movies I wanted weren't available on VHS, at which time (MAYBE six months ago) I hooked it up as a DVD player. It played ok for 3, maybe 4 months, then started getting a bit twitchy. Every once in a while, there would be no audio (although all connections were firmly in place when checked). If I ejected the disk and put it back in, sometimes that would fix the problem, sometimes not and I'd have to try again. Eventually, I could always get it back to working, but it was very odd and annoying.Then, less than a week ago, after playing one disk, I put in another and was met with a "no disk" message. I tried ejecting and cleaning the disk, and replacing it, but with no luck. I unplugged the player & plugged it back in; that solved the problem ONCE. The next time I went to play a disk, the same thing happened and unplugging & replugging didn't help. After a couple of tries, the player simply stopped responding to all stimuli; it won't respond to any button either on the remote or on the unit itself, including the "open" button, so I can't even open it up to try cleaning it. It is, less than 6 months after beginning to be used (and lightly, at that; we still use the VCR far more often than the DVD player, as 90% of our movies are on VHS) it is a paperweight.I would never buy ANY Memorex product, but CERTAINLY not this one.
Keyspan (now Trip-lite) does not provide Windows 7 support. If they haven't got software out by now it seems they do not intend to continue support for the product. If you're migrating to Windows 7 ever I wouldn't buy this. That said, I've owned one for over 2 years and loved it, despite it being a little tricky to network under XP SP3. I am very disappointed Trip-Lite has chosen to abandoned the product. There really isn't anything I can find that is similar. I've tried the old software in Win 7 and it will not work.
Installation of the driver was easy, however this converter did not work for my application and my computer is unable to recognize the device I am connecting to this coverter.
The receiver lacks flexibility if you want to connect speakers with less than 8 ohms. The remote control was a joke, almost like a toy and it didn't work at all with the unit. The manual doesn't explain very much either. It had some humming once turned on. The volume knob would jump from levels so I had to turn it very gently to get the volume that I wanted. I regret buying this brand. Next time I will save more and buy something (hopefully) not made in china if I can.
Bad unit. Very weak signal, weaker than the iRiver product. Seller won't support the product after 15 days. Mine stopped working after 2 months. Don't flush your money down the toilet. Go to your car stereo installer and get a low-end stereo that supports MP3 players for less than $100, usually installed. I've already lost that much on FM modulators that stop working
First off, ordering and service from Amazon was impeccable. What I've come to expect.On to the machine. I bought the machine based on price and brand name. I thought Toshiba would provide a quality product. I was wrong.I have cable straight into the TV - no box - very primitive.I hooked up the VCR - no problem. The auto timer function never synced with the cable input. I go to manual set up.When you go to manual to set up the time and other functions - turn the volume down, or else you'll get very loud static.I set the switch on the back of the VCR to channel 3. When going to play a tape you have to have the TV set on channel 3 - AND - that still won't work. Once the tape starts playing you get static - you have to dial the TV up or down one channel, then go to channel 3 - the tape then plays fine.When stopping the tape, the VCR makes a lot of "gear" noise. Extremely noisy when rewinding, and ejecting.No remote eject - only manual. The remote seems extremely cheap.All in all a very poor piece of equipment.I would recommend that you look around at other reviews and find a better machine, consider paying a little more.
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.
At first glance, this camera bag looks perfect! Great pockets and storage, enough to hold nearly ALL of my gear.However, read a few of the other reviews and you will find (and I agree with) the lenses fall out easily. The zippers can open from the weight of the camera, causing all of your gear to hit the ground. The word "CANON" on the bag makes me nervous, any time I set it down. And lastly, and the most important part, this bag offers NO protection of the LCD screen on your digital camera. I opened the back of my van once, on the way to a vacation spot with the family, and the camera bag fell out top first (the heaviest end, since that's where the camera body sits) to the pavement in the parking lot, from a distance of about 3 feet. It hit the ground and SHATTERED the LCD screen and the plate that covered it. The repairs (luckily) were $250.00. There is ZERO padding in the top part of the bag where your camera sits.I know, this seems like a cool alternative to a traditional, bulky camera bag, but do yourself a favor, and keep looking!
The audio cable was too short for me to plug into the audio jack while connecting the VGA port. I have two laptops, Dell Vostro 1520 and Thinkpad R61. It u happen to have one of those or similar ones, u probably have no luck for this product.
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.
I bought this player ($160 at my local Costco) for my husband for Father's Day. We spent many hours trying to get the software to work, and I never did get songs transfered to the player. Also I couldn't find a way to delete files from the player (it comes preloaded with some music--most of which was not our taste). The users manual is terrible, there are no support phone numbers, and the RCA website just refers you to the manual. I will be returning this player and buying another brand.
I thought it would be better, there is not as much memory as I thought. I do not recommend this product.
Original depth finder was replaced by manufacturer after they admitted that several transducers sold were defective---it still cost me more than $100 to have the replacement unit installed and Norcross refused to reimburse me. The second unit was just as bad as the original. I rarely got a reading. Instead, the display again showed "------". After repeated emails with the manufacturer, it became clear they were not going to solve the problem. Bottom line---I bought a Garmin depth finder that actually works.
A USB drive should be just that, a drive. Instead of that simplicity SanDisk forces U3 upon you. It's a program built into a special partition of the drive which you can't remove without significant effort. Every time you put the drive in it runs, which cause the system to think, run, virus scan.... I just want a drive!!!The physical design is very nice, but with U3 it isn't worth the effort. I will buy a different brand next time.
I recently bought a Travel Ac Wall Charger that fits a Sansa E280 8gb mp3 player, and well it dose not even charge my mp3 player. I now have to convert back to my car charger. I know it is not my mp3 player because my car charger charges the mp3 player just fine. I would not recomend this product to anyone.
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.
The product works fine, but it was a little bit annoying to install. You should find a manual online for yourself. [...]
This unit is total waste of money !!Lasted me only 65 Days!!I would not recoment it --- ? well that's my opinon at leastI would have rather sepnet some more and bought some decent player.
SMASH...That's the sound of you $300 Garmin eTrex makes when it first hits the pavement thanks to this lousy product. The remaining sounds are the glass shattering and the unit falling apart.Keep it in your pocket or duct tape the thing to your mount. The screw in will shake free if there is any vibration on what you ride.You'd think Garmin would engineer things better...
We purchased this item for the same reason as everyone else. If you can do it with less cables HOOAH! BUT.... it is another linksys disappointment. This is the third linksys product we have owned. Like the others, it drops 6-7 times a day. I contacted comcast about the issue and then told me to call linksys. Linksys stated it was comcasts fault. I spend 6 hours on the phone trying to resolve the issue. We have internet phone. When the modem drops so does the phone. Save your money. Don't buy it. It's only useful for adding to our nations landfills.
Product does not work for me at all.With the long wait for the item and the price bad news for me.
It is impossible to sqeeze the NV11 into this small camera case.The magnetic closure is quite nice though. I wonder what to use this camera case for?
I'm a film major so ive worked with a few cameras - this is by far the worst one I have been forced to touch. I bought it at a discount brand new and have been disappointed every time I use it. It won't let you do what you want and if you tinker with any settings it automatically lowers the shutter speed making everything incredibly blurry and wont let you change it. If you shut the flash off the pictures arent even visible and if you put it on auto it takes about 3 minutes for the camera to finally stop auto-focusing and by then the picture is usually gone. There is no option for manual focus which makes this camera completely useless for the price. DO NOT BUY.
This disk worked for a one day only. Later I did a shutdown to the disk and the next day I couldn't restart the unit. Today I'm trying to start the disk, yet!
Don't waste your $$$ if you're near a major city. ALL frequencies from 88.1 - 179.9 are loaded with interference. I thought for around $20 it would be a great deal because it was advertised as a charger too. NOT, it is not a compatible charging device, at least for an iphone. Maybe it would charge a regular iPod, not sure.This manufacturer is usually pretty solid. However, this unit is junk, unless you live in the sticks and have access to empty bandwidth on your FM dial. Hope this helps.
The cleaning solution is only mediocre, as well as the cleaning pad. It barely gets fingerprints off, and that takes a lot of work on your part. I've had other cleaning systems that I prefer to this one. Unfortunately my previous system is no longer available, so I guess I will keep looking.
The RJ11 telephone line protection jacks on this surge protector only have the inner TWO of four connections (line 1 - Red/Green) IF you have two lines in your home requiring all FOUR connections in the RJ11 jack, this unit will NOT work for you . ONLY line one is designed into this surge protector's telephone jacks. Line 2 (the outer two connections in an RJ11 (Black/Yellow in telephone lingo) are not included in the Belkin jacks. They only designed this for a home with one telephone line. If you have two telephone lines and two line phones(Home and Home office for example) you cannot protect line two with this unit. Beware, looks like Belkin was being cheap and only designed with one line instead of two in the RJ11 jacks. Too bad.
I ordered this item Nov 16, 2007. On Nov 22 this item now shows on my ordering tracking page as not being delivered until after Dec 25. No notice from Amazon.
While the cord worked fine on my Nikon D80, it wouldn't come out of the shoe. I had to break the thing and pull it out of the shoe with a pair of pliers. I managed to get it out after about 20 minutes. It damaged my camera, although it seems to be only cosmetic and the shoe still works. Stay away from this thing.
I would have rated these headphones 5 stars however, I have had to return 2 pairs of them within a year and a half. I am a fairly heavy user of the headphones .. about 3 hours every day on my commute to and from work. Both sets of earphones lasted about 7 months with premium sound. Then I noticed a slight sound problem in the left earphone and the problem quickly got much worse until there was no sound in the left at all.These earphones were properly stored at all times and never abused. I did buy the phones only 3 months after they were introduced to the market so the problems may have been worked out.Shure has honered their warrenty replacing both pairs at no charge. However, I feel that when you pay a premium for a set of earphones like these, the quality should be much better.
I purchased this for use with my MacBook Pro and I could never get the computer to recognize the card or any accessory that was plugged in to the card. All accessories that I had tried with the card did work plugged in to the built in firwire port on the MacBook. I decided to return it for a refund rather than try another card by the same manufacturer.
I've used Monster surge protectors in the past and had no reason to complain but when put to the test, this one totally failed me. This is your basic surge protector strip, with right angle plug and color-coded plugs for various audio-visual components. But does it give them sufficient protection? Unfortunately it did not for me. I was using it for my Tivo-TV combination and a bad storm one day fried the hard drive in my Tivo. So dock a few stars for it failing to properly protect my device. So now I get to experience this Monster warranty process. Suffice to say, you will be lucky if you get anything out of them, or can fulfill the requirements and 3 pages of information they want you to send them. In my case, I have a Tivo DVD that no one within several hundred miles of me is "authorized" to repair as they require, and they require an inspection of the damaged equipment by such a technician prior to filing a claim. I have to order a replacement part on the internet, which they don't accept and they won't reimburse after the fact. You also have to pay to send the surge protector back to them for inspection as well, so basically you have to spend a significant amount of money to file a claim and may get absolutely nothing out of it. So basically, the warranty in a lot of cases is of little use and not worth the trouble they put you through versus just paying for repairs yourself. So you can dock another star or two for that. So while I like the design of this surge protector, I probably will go looking for another one that will properly protect my equipment at least.
dear selleri will like to order this item i need it ungently send me the shipping cost and total amount thanks,yours regardschan
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.
I bought my Linksys SRX WRT54GX because I was told it was among the best ("8X Faster and 3X Farther"). I have had to have the technician who set it up come back out to the house 3 times simply because the signal cannot get from one side of my house to the other side of the house.It is no better than the old Netgear MB103 that I was using before but it was 4 times the cost of a less expensive router. If you have tough to reach rooms, this is not the router for you.
Buy something, but buy something better.Black ipod videos will scuff up very quickly, both the screen and the rest of the front (which this doesn't protect).Really cheap cost, and really cheap quality.Good luck getting out the bubbles out.
Purchased it to use mainly as a CD player with video thrown in as an extra. Using the analog outputs I hear a small pop between tracks. Do not hear this when using the digital outputs and a seperate D-A converter. When watching a DVD could not get 2 channel digital output.
I have had two sets of these in the past 3 years only to have the same issue.The amp just blows up for know reason. I never ran these over half volume so there realy isnt any excuse for this.Klipsch refuses to acknowledge they have a problem and wants you to fork over $60.00 for repair, plus $35.00 for shipping to keep having them repaired.I finally got smart and went with a 7.1 amp and JBL speaker system.Beware if you buy these, They do sound great but wont last long.
I wasted about $900.00 on this f_U_C_KING electronic garbadge. It worked fine at first then the last few months I have been getting more and more DISC WARNINGS!!!!!!!!!! How many people have seen that before? DR ________bite (*&amp;^*((* me. Thanks allot to Phillips for having the decency to sell this JUNK to unsuspecting DVD lovers. Now that I know about a thousand other people have had problems along with mine. Im gonna take mine apart or throw it on a concrete pavement somewhere and take more of my frustration out. I HATE THIS MACHINE and I hope whoever invented it and passed along the unit to sell dies!
it was shipped promptly, but the tapes were broken and it was to much of a hassel to return
I have an unamplified directional set of rabbit ears which works just as well, and in some cases better.
There is a little Body Glove metal logo attached to this sleeve. The metal tabs are not exposed; they are covered by the inner surface of the sleeve.Nonetheless, the metal tabs are harder than the case of my laptop, and the neoprene is thin.This $10-$20 "protective sleeve" put an 8 inch very visible scratch on the formerly beautiful silver surface of my $2100 laptop.
Do not buy this printer!I have had this printer for less than 6 months and it stopped being recoginized by the computer.I called and emailed tech support and since there is only a 90 day warranty, their advice was to purchase another printer.Do not buy this printer!
Length:: 0:51 MinsFrame died in less than a year. manual was not helpful, ever. I never figured out the exact resolution to size/crop my picts to fit the frame exactly. (and it wasn't in the manual) You've got to have a thumb drive or compact flash card to load your picts on but i didn't see that as a problem.
Don't you hate getting suckered? If you are reading this then you probably know by know that they make their money from the cartridges and not from the printers. I just hope that next time I purchase a printer I remember to get a more cost effective printer. These cartridges cost too much for what they are and often out of a sealed package they are dried up (poor self life).
I ordered these ribbons because they were labeled 'Nu-kote" which is the name brand I was after. However, I was very disappointed to open the package and discover a generic brand was sent to me. I have not had good luck in the past with generic calculator ribbons which is the reason I spent extra time trying to find the Nu-kote brand. I feel completely mislead and dissatisfied with the transaction as well as the product.
I purchased this cable only to find out 4 days later it was defective. The cable failed to carry audio.
So, I happened along this item, and thought "gee this looks cool and is a good price." I have been looking for one of these systems for my ipod, but have felt that they were too expensive. Natually, when I saw that this was under $50, I could not resist. Boy I sure should have! The item itself looks nice, and it is very easy to use, but the sound SUCKS!! No, I don't expect Bose sound, but I would'nt expect heavy distortion! Yes, as I listened to music, what accompanied it was a constant buzzing and humming sound. I found that the only way to make the sound to go away was to set the ipod backlight to be on all of the time! Besides the humming, the sound would "crackle" if you touched the unit while it was in use. The loud humming and distortion was louder than the music. I had to crank up the volume to almost maxium setting to overpower the distortion! I returned mine, got a refund, and bought the JBL Portable Sound System (totally awsome!!!) I guess you get what you pay for; so please heed my warning, and stay faw away from this product.
I had to take this DVD player back twice before I just said to myself to het to sony DVD player. Sure it cost more but I dont have any porblems. NEVER BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!
I purchased the Daewoo DVN8100N Dvd player 3 years ago. It worked great in the beginning. Just recently I began to get "NO DISC" error messagewhen inserting DVD's. There was also a problem with freezing up and skipping of the DVD's. I bought a CD/DVD cleaner that allowed the player to recognize a disc and run it; but I got the same freeze frame/skipping problem. Via Google search for this product; I have found that many other people have had the same experience with this model. My dvd's would play with no problems via my computer.Don't buy a Daewoo DVN8100N Dvd player.
While they are very comfortable and sound nice, the build quality is awful. The cable/jack & the headband broke from just light use...
Surprise surprise, microsoft makes another problem, i mean- product and whats wrong with it...the software. The zune software is HORRIBLE. It took everything from my hard drive, i have like 30 instructional videos that i dont need in my pocket and it synced ALL of them. What's worse, I deleted them from the library, and the next time i started up the program, its synced them AGAIN! It takes the Zune about 20 min each time I attached it to sync to my computer. I have been an ipod owner for the last 4 years and I LOVE them as much as I love itunes. The zunes menu system is unintuitive and options are difficult to adjust. I hope this so called godsend of an update that Microsoft is releasing will improve the functionality of their half-wit product.
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.
I've had this printer for quite a while. The scanner stopped working and makes a horrible grinding noise when it is powered on with a "scanner error 5" message. Lots of people have had the same issue. The printer still works even with this error, and it prints sharp and clear. What a waste of my money for the multi-function aspect.
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.
This is way too big for its purpose and thus ends up adding too much bulk.The build quality is not great. The battery door makes a poor contact and thus sometimes the controller doesn't work. Also it opens up easily and drops the battery.Finally, the switch is very hard to move, which makes it inconvenient because sometimes is hard to activate single handedly.Aside for that, the audio is good and it does let you peek in to exterior sounds without having to remove your headphones.
Despite many photographers making fun of people that leave their hoods on the lens reversed, I personally like doing that from time to time. That was the main purpose I bought this over the cheaper Photodiox hood. However, the design of this hood makes it unusable.Please see my pictures to clearly see the problem. You press buttons on opposing sides to retract tabs in order to secure the hood to the threaded lens attachment; but pressing the buttons compresses the hood making it extremely difficult to attach. This makes de/re-taching the hood a very frustrating task. And because the hood is free-floating on the ring, you cannot remove the hood from the lens without first removing the hood from the attachment ring.This design was so poorly implemented, I'm really surprised it is sold. This will sit in the box on my shelf. I wouldn't accept this if given to me for free. Get the simple Photodiox hood for less money and better design.
It's incompatible with the Samsung HT-Z410, and it was the only reason I ordered it. Returning it. Otherwise, it was in great condition for a refurbished unit. No insult to the sender.
The case itself seems good. It holds a lot, doesn't scratch cd's at all and is easy to flip through pages. HOWEVER, the way that they designed the zipper for it is completely ridiculous. It unzips all the way back to the spine, therefore trying to zip it back up around the corner takes about five minutes just to get it started. Did they try using this before mass producing them? I have to leave it open at all times because i don't want to go through the hassle of zipping it back up. It just takes too long to do something that really should be very simple. It is actually making me mad just thinking about it...so i have to stop. Bye.
The WRT54GL is an outdated model of this product. You can find this for sale at retail stores for $20 less.
I bought Sony earbud based on price, on CNet review, and on my previous investments from higher end Sony earphones.-The earbud is strange to use. It is kind of gross to push the earbud deep into the ear.-The extension code is simply too long and heavy, which will pull down on the left earbud. If you don't use the extension cord, it is simply too short.-These earbuds are simply horrible, awful, and even $7 Nintendo GameBoy Advance headphones are better than this Sony crap.*I was fooled by CNet's review, fooled by reviews from other Amazon users, and fooled by my previous experience with Sony earphones.**My recommendation is to use your original iPod earphone or try the upgrade iPod earphone.***There is simpily nothing positive to say about this earbud.
I bought an Kodak easyshare printer dock for my parents 6 years ago. At the time a PH160 media cartridge was $42.12 (I have the receipt). Today the same media cartridge is over $100? What happened? The cost per print went from about $0.25 to $0.70. The drugstore will print photos for $0.19 or less. Printing at home is convenient but not worth a 270% premium. I will no longer buy replacement cartridges.
I was really dissatisfied with the DV4500. It's really only a 2mp camera, even with that, pictures came out grainy and distorted. Mp3 playback was lousy- mine only played back out of one side. The flash never worked properly, pictures were always too bright, and it ate up batteries like nothing. And rechargables didn't have enough juice to fire the flash more than once. To top it all off, the screen stopped working within 90 days of purchase, and is currently in for repair. It was ridiculous, but mine was an early unit. Nonetheless, I would not buy this again.
Good buy, just not what I wanted. Very nice speaker for first time owner.
This lens does zoom but has terrible barrel distortion. Check out my side by side pic in the customer pictures section.
Amazon sent me the wrong product and the restocking fee and shipping mean I would be better off to try and sell it on craigslist.These cables are highly overpriced.It looks like a normal mini-usb connector on the Nuvi, but my mini-usb cell phone charger does not work, so Garmin is using a proprietary mini-usb adapter.
I first purchased the program for about 99.95 and then after about 2 years it stopped working. When I contacted them they said I needed to upgrade and I did at their discounted 69.95. It just happened again.....and I contacted them and again I need another upgrade for 69.65! I removed the program myself...one should not have to pay 69.95 every 2 years if that's the case they should tell you up front!
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....
Hopefully, if you buy this device you live at the foot of a broadcast tower, otherwise you will be out of luck. We tried every trick in the instructions to no avail. Do not waste your time with this unit or its sister. I presume all of the "good" reviews come from employees of the company or are the investors. This item should only be sold by Popular Mechanics or other rags that promote useless tools.
As far as print quality is concerned, I'm satisfied with this printer.I was also able to connect it to my PC without a problem and alsoget it to work with my iMac via Airport Express. I've scanned inhundreds of pictures and letters using Picasa and was pleased withthe results.On the other hand, I absolutely despise the experience of figuringthings out that I only occasionally have to do. The manual isjust terrible. In some cases the screen menu does not match whatthe manual says I should be seeing. The manual throws aroundabbreviations as if I'm expected to know what these things mean.I know that they are defined somewhere in the manual, but whydo I have have to flip around the manual to figure out ECM orDRPD stand for. (They're not in the index and there's no glossary.)Though the manual probably covers everything this printer does,which is a lot, it does it in such a disorganized manner that in somecases I waste a lot of time figuring something out that should takea minute.Perhaps I was spoiled by my old all-in-one HP printer, which wasan excellent machine. To be fair, I'm not sure how good its manualwas... because I was able to figure it out without cracking themanual open. (I gave the HP to a friend after I switched to a PCwithout a parallel port.)In summary, I'll stick with HP in the future--even if I have to sacrificeprint quality. I'm even willing to give up some functionality inexchange for a clear menu and manual.
I have had this player for close to 3 months now. It has performed well until now. With the release of Disney DVD's, I have begun to notice some flaws. First off... Hercules (I've exchanged 3 times) freezes in the middle of &quot;Zero To Hero&quot; (Chapter 17). Next off, Mulan... at least it plays all the way through except for the sound fading away in some sequences. I guess if someone asked my opinion, I would say, &quot;better get an extended service contract and keep your Disney on VHS&quot;. As an after thought I would mention that the Hecules DVD ran fine on my PC-DVD drive.
I purchased 2 of these batteries for our Canon Digital Rebel and received 2 batteries of a different brand/voltage/mah. I'm not interested in working to resolve the issue as the batteries do work, but I will not purchase from this vendor again.
i have never been able to set this printer up to work wirelessly, which is why i purchased it in the first place. i've spent many saturdays trying to set it up...i've been on the phone with hp customer service for hours. it has never worked.i finally resigned myself that it won't so i have been using the scanner option only. i decided to try it as a printer again 6 months later & can not b/c it says there is a ink cartridge error. i trouble shot that for awhile, then determined it must be out of ink. so i spent $50 on all new ink cartridges only to find the SAME ERROR.so the rundown is...i've owned this printer for 4 years & it's only worked as a scanner, when scanning to an sd card.worthless.i was so convinced that hp was the way to go when researching printers to purchase. i will never buy an hp printer again.
Revised 2/12I needed an inexpensive multifunction machine and this product fit the bill. I purchased it in September and I'm on my third black ink cartridge! Although the ink cartridges are separate, the printer will not work if one of them is empty. I've used it to print, copy and fax b/w and color. It worked fine for all of those except copying from off-white paper. No matter how I adjusted the resolution, the background was too dark for the black text.I started with four stars and now I'm down to two.
I purchased this unit to replace our old WPT 3000 which we bought in 2009. The new model, even though it has the same model number, only broadcasts a few hundred feet (in our case, not nearly 600 as advertised) which doesn't work for us. Called Dakota Alert and there is nothing they can do -- apparently the FCC changed the law about signal strength. Based on how the new unit works for us -- we are about 300 feet from the transmitter -- I would not recommend it.
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)
Bought this after owning many streetpilots decided to jump to the best Nuvi. Everything worked great as exp[ected until all of a sudden the GPS did not detect the satelittes anymore and it has no bars when it should be full as far as signal strength so the unti is Dead, now Ive got to call Garmin and get this thing replaced...what a PAIN!What the flip antennea guys it is a real piece of garbage!
When I plugged this into my computer running Vista, I got a blue screen of death. When I already had it plugged in, and started the computer, Vista wouldn't boot up correctly. Randomly, I got it to work, but it was too much trouble so I just went back to my cheap one that works okay anyway. I may try this on my XP computer later. Maybe that will work.
At ~ 7.00 each, I said "whatever, the reviews are good, and I'll buy 2 and save on the JBuds". Well, that was in February, and 6 months later, I am forced to buy the JBuds because BOTH pairs of Coby's are now non-functional due to normal use. Hard to believe, I know. My actual iPod ones lasted two years, and were of similar sound quality. Buy cheap, expect cheap.
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 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.
Out of the box, the unit worked fine. With a quirk now and then and only while recording from digital cable, I attributed the quirks to some sort of anti-record noise. Now that the warrenty has expired, it will not record anything without a disk error. One program recorded and when I tried to edit out the commercials, it kept the commercials and deleted what seems to be random parts of the programs. The software upgrade via CD does not work. If you want an expensive paper weight, this unit is for you.
I bought one of these after reading the good reviews. Mine would only work from 15-25 yards when pointed at the ground and sporatically at that. I was thankful for Adorama's great customer service in refunding my money for this defective product.
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.
1 1/2 year ago, I cleared half my desk waiting for this printer to arrive. But when it did, the first set of pictures came out red and fuzzy. I called their Tech Support right away and was told I should be using professional software to print. After I installed Photoshop 5.0, bought original premium paper and had someone caliberated the printer for that type of paper, the print quality didn't improve much at all. So I called again. This time, they whined I should have had Photoshop 6.0 and up. The dispute went all the way to their Customer Relations, who did help to arrange a replacement. But the replacement was no better: the pictures were light and pale. I called yet again. The Tech Support told me that my original warranty expired and they wouldn't extend it to the replacement. I digged up my old receipts to find out the original warranty did NOT expire! Still calling them now.
Useless thing. I bought it in Staples for $45 and very unhappy. Works (if works!!!) very slowly, stops after every 10-15 files, you have to repeat transfer again and again.After this garbage I use only USB flash devise.
To put it mildly, this thing sucks.Some have commented that the cartridges are cheap. There's a reason for that - they hardly hold any ink. I just finished printing about a hundred pages of text on fast-draft from a new black & white cartridge, and it's nearly empty. I would hardly call $15 for 100 - 150 pages printed on fast-draft "cheap"! And neither would I call the color cartridge I bought that wouldn't function after two weeks of non-use "cheap" either.(*UPDATED*)I've since found that if I let the color cartridge sit for just a few days without use, it clogs up and requires intensive cleaning to get it working again. Of course, intensive cleaning means wasting a good quantity of ink. And to clean the color cartridge, you have to clean the black cartridge at the same time, so good ink gets wasted for nothing.HP used to make good printers, INCLUDING cheap printers. So, I'll never believe this thing is a "value" at the price. I don't need fancy features; I just need it to work and not rip me off.(*UPDATED*)And when I said I had just finished printing a hundred pages, it wasn't a simple matter of just printing the pages, by any stretch. Instead, it was a matter of printing some, pulling out the stack of paper it tried to pull through at once, clearing the print queue, unplugging the printer, waiting, plugging it back in and turning it on, seeing if Windows detected it, and then either managing to get a bit more printed or unplugging the printer and plugging it in again. All of this to print just a hundred pages!Beyond that, the output tray is so screwy that you have to watch it like a hawk, especially on fast-draft, or you'll have even more jams. This is because the papers get thrown out but not clear and not stacked neat, so some will go over the top of the previous page, or under the previous page, or just catch on the previous page and cause a chain reaction and cause the thing to jam. Or if that doesn't happen, it will get pulled back in by the input, and cause a jam that way.So, I'd have to say this thing has no redeemable qualities, INCLUDING THE PRICE. It's just a way to sink into your jugular to drain you on ink costs. "Getting what you paid for" should NOT mean "Getting bent over." or "Be happy with garbage because it was cheap."
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.
The fidelity is not very good. I din't expect all that much, but the real problem is that the cord is too long to work well with an Ipod. The cord tangles like crazy and the offset lengths to accomodate the volume control make the headset clumsy. I just quit using the headphones in favor of the stock ipod ones.
Thought it would be nice to have... it is not. Too weak to hold up a heavy camera. Too difficult to adjust. Too flimsy to trust your camera too. Might as well use a real monopod or tripod instead. This was a waste of my money. Maybe it will work for you, but it is not working out for me.
I am presently looking for a printer to replace the CX7800 and am appalled to see what they are presently selling for....I got mine at Sam's for $69.99 about 3 or 4 years ago. I liked the separate ink tanks because my grandchildren love to print stuff so I use lots of ink. Right out of the box it refused to print a whole page - would print 1/4 or 1/2, then cut off the rest. Lots of banding problems, scanned documents have a big black bar right down the middle. Tech Support -- a joke. I limped by with it for this long. Now the window says "Call for Service." I have reinstalled with new cable, etc. etc. but needless to say, will not be calling for service. Stay away from this one.
Apparently Monster has some real quality issues, this is my second bad experience with their products. Unit intermittantly stops transmitting, have to unplug to reset. Autoscan......great idea....needs more work. 120 sec to scan and you still have a busy station. Amazon was great on the return policy though, prepaid shipping.Rec'd replacement unit from Amazon, same issues. Tried with two other iPods, no improvement. Returning for refund.
Maybe it was the set I received but I got nothing but static & crackle from my headphones plugged into a receiver with these. As others have said, the adapters work great but the extension cord itself is the factor. Your mileage may vary!
Initially I was impressed by the performance of the Nuvi370. Everything worked great including the bluetooth feature. The Nuvi found the Razr3 whenever it was powered up.About two weeks after later the unit displayed message that there is poor satellite reception and lost the signal and it failed to acquire satellites.Reset the unit a few times but it was never able to acquire satellites any longer.Called Garmin and was on hold for the usual 30 minutes. Explained problem and technician issued RMA number to return the unit for evaluation, repair and/or replacement. The turnaround time is approximately 10-14 days.Hopefully Garmin is repairing this unit or even better will send a replacement unit.We will see.
I had for 2 years and 3 days after the extended warrany expired the print head went bad. It cost just as much to repair as to buy a new one. Don't buy from CompUSA, they are rude and were no help! I have seen many other people with the same problems. epson sucks. This was my first and last epson! The print quality was great but horrible reliablility!!!
These headphones are not worth the price. look cool but function poorly and are cheap. V-MODA's on the other hand are the same price, sound better and have some very nice features.
I own a repair shop and I have been repairing TV for years. This TV is great only for it's compact format. On the other hand, the image is just awful. White will shear and bleed at a higher contrast ratio. The high and low lights are also wrong (blue high/low lights). The sound is not great but good for the size of the speakers. Obviously, when there is movement the focus goes way off (common in all LCD, Plasma and DLP) and the image looks even more awful. You can also see the smear(lag,trail) when there is fast movement ( caused by slow LCD response time in the miliseconds). In the end, I have seen 1986 RCA 14" TV's who had a better image quality. Mitsubishi 37" TV 1992 beats this TV by about 10 times and has a response time in the nanoseconds. End of line, this LCD TV has a very poor image quality. I give it 1 star since the menus and remote are very easy to use and the TV has a very compact design.
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 know other people use these, but for me i could not get it to stay in my ear? maybe my ears are defective? yes it was cheap, but so what if you can not use it.
In the name of design Sennheiser has sacrified comfort. I bought these headphones based on their reputation for quality sound, which they do have it, but all is lost in poor design. The earbuds do not stay in place, and they are very uncomfortable. I will go back to my $ 9.99 Sony headset.
This isn't the type of behavior i would expect from such a valuable and big company as Amazon is. They cancelled my order same way as the other people's. They didn't even send any notification email and i found my order cancelled by looking at the site. Amazon MUST learn that this is illegal and they must ship all the orders placed, if they made a mistake pricing the item is THEIR problem not ours and more after many customers confirmed the price over telephone. If Amazon don't ship the orders already placed they will throw stones over their own roof and make lots of bad publicity. I'm one of many who won't be buying anything ever if Amazon don't send me my ordered items. Count with me for any legal actions that may be taken.
When I got home and pulled these headphones out of the box I thought, "Gee, what an awesome design! They have to be quality headphones." But dont let the package fool you... these headphones gave me the most terrible sound quality. The sound was much more high pitched than that of any other head peice I ever had. It hurt my ears and there was nothing I could do about it. I searched for software to adjust the headphones, but not to my surprise there was nothing. That was the first of my concerns. Second was the light, rapid, clicking noise that I just could not get rid of. While these sets aren't too expensive, i learned a valuable lesson.... you get what you pay for.
If you have Windows 7, do not even bother to purchase. It does not work. I needed an economic USB microphone and this appeared to be the right solution. I bought two for the office, but it just didn't work. Aside from downgrading to Windows XP, there is no solution in Windows 7. I checked with Logitech support and they confirmed. On the plus side, the return process was painless.
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.
I bought three of these items and with in two weeks all three began to malfunction ,the fm radio function stopped working and the player kept switching on and off rendering it useless.The only funtion remained partially working is the flash drive memory option.
I wanted this Mp3 because I liked that it would run on batteries and I wanted the radio feature. But, after I loaded it up with music and thinking that this was the best product ever, TWO DAYS LATER it stop working. it would turn on and then 2 seconds later "say" goodbye and turn off. Troubleshooting??? yeah their trouble shooting is "change the batteries". I even called the 800 number and the rep said "this is a cheap product". then said that i could return it and it would take 6-8 weeks for a refund or replacement. give me a break!! thankfully I brought it through amazon and able to return it to them (they even paid the postage!). Don't make the mistake I did and ignore the reviews....this is a horrible product and they should be ashamed to have this on the market!!!!
I bought this router about two months ago to replace my old netgear router because of Draft 802.11n specification and better range.The setup of the router was very simple and configuration options looked very promising (Traffic shapping, uPnP support, WPA2 etc) for the router of this cost.. until the router simply died on me while I was working. There was no indication of any kind of power fluctuation etc (All my other devices continued to work during this time).I am not sure if I just got a bad piece or the quality of this product is suspect. It does look like more reviewers in this site have success with this router.
I bought this unit rather than other motorcycle friendly GPS units because of the 'built in' XM radio. It isn't really built in, though, as you have to spend another $160 or so to get the XM antenna.I can't count the number of times this unit failed to recognize an address, sent me to the wrong address, or put me into a loop where it tried to take me in an endless circle.In one instance, it took me up a hill and the map showed another road where it said I would turn. The problem was, there was no other road, and the one on the map disappeared as I approached where it was supposed to be.I have driven on multiple four lane highways that were a decade or more old, and the unit didn't know they were there.The unit also allows you to use your cell phone via blue tooth, but the sound quality and volume are terrible. I have to stop the bike and remove my helmet, then make the call normally. The only benefit I get from this function is that I know when someone calls and who it is. It's the GPS and not the phone, because I've gotten the same performance from more than one phone.Using the unit in a car is frustrating as well. The maximum volume is so low, you frequently can't hear what it's saying. I have a friend with one of those, and it works drastically better. It recognizes roads that are barely there and definitely aren't on any maps.Save some bucks and buy a Tom Tom GPS and a separate XM radio. You'll get better mapping and avoid some frustration.
On the AV480 it is not possible to replace the batteries, they are a proprietary design and needs to be sent to Archos for replacement. That means you can not have extra batteries for long trip.
We sent this product back. It didn't work for us. We had moved all our components into a closet and needed some way to turn them on (we have a logitech harmony remote). This product did not work for this purpose
The connector pin for the coaxial cable was non standard (too thick) to fit in any standard DTV box.
Hi All: I think it is necessary for us to share our experiences if we receive disappointing performance by these products since these are high value items and a lot of thought and money goes into buying them.I loved the Samsung performance when I saw it first and initially bought Samsung LNS3241D. It worked great but only for a month, and suddenly started giving problem in scenes shot in darkness. Normally, the brightness kept on adjusting making the picture bright and dark continuously; and over time this problem became worse. Samsung's technician confirmed the problem and promised it was unrepairable and that company would exchange.After haggling with Samsung for 5 months, they exchanged the TV and gave me Samsung LNS3291D. I was too happy (even though they tested my patience for 5 months) to receive a new TV in replacement and its performance was even better. The colors were amazing and picture crystal clear. Two months passed by and suddenly it started giving the same problem, even more ACUTE than the previous one. Some scenes in a movie would be absolutely hazy, even on high definition. With the continious dimming and brightening of the screen. There are white and greige patches all over the screen now. I have informed them of the problem and am waiting for a resolution.Now I realize this is a problem across all Samsung LCD TV's, Less in some case and more in others. ITS A GENERIC PROBLEM, and is HIGHLY ANNOYING. Its lesser in the beginning and grows over time. Though the TV had great colors, but my satisfaction level due to the above defect was close to zero. Samsung are the best LCD's but even they suck. Worse is that you dont realize this problem when you buy it but after a couple of months, when sellers are reluctant to exchange or refund the money.A few things to remember: Samsung will not replace the TV if it is not unrepairable. And they would make you beg for helping you out.Secondly, apart from the above problem, I think Samsung TV's do not have the best refresh rate to enjoy a game. This was lesser of a problem for me. But compared to Plasma's this is the biggest downfall for an LCD.Final recommendation: Dont buy LCD's, do yourself a favor, put some extra money and get a PLASMA.
Tried connecting it to camcorder, and other devices. Does not work. Shows fuzzy picture, no sound. The connections are pretty simple so it's not user error.
I wanted a pair of cans that could do a reasonable job of reproducing the low tones my v-drums create. These did the best job among a variety of mid price competitors, however the build quality was just not there, and this led to their demise. The cables are thin and not as well secured as they should be. Moderate tugs created a lose connection. Finally the plastic swivel grip that secures the ear piece broke on one side rendering the pair useless.All-in-all I am disappointed with this purchase.
Having sold digital cameras and knowing what a 5MP camera can really do... I would not recommend this camera after playing with the setting for several weeks I was only able to achive a grainy 4 x 6 any larger and you can for get it. i guess you really do get what you pay for!Its now time to sell the Gateway and move to a Sony where you can find true quality in the product and the picture.
i HAVE 3 ZUNE PLAYER ALL REALLY WORK, IT'S JUST THE COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ZUNECRASHED ON BOTH MY COMPUTER THAT RUN WITH WINDOWS XP.TRY AS YOU MIGHT YOU WILL NOT GET THE PROGRAM TO WORK AGAINYOU CAN NOT ERASE THE OLD ONE AND NOTHING HELPS. SO I AM BUYINGA NEW COMPUTER JUST TO RUN ZUNE( GOOD TRICK MICROSOFT).IF YOU DO HAVE ZUNE WORKING NEVER UPLOAD UPGRADES FOR ZUNE.I EXPECT A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT SEE FOR YOURSELF THERE HASBEEN NONE FOR YEARS!!!
Doesn't work in Vista. Tried ADS support, still doesn't work. Crashes Vista to reboot. AVOID.
I was really happy with the mouse for all of 10 minutes.The scroll wheel is really "push happy" such that when I roll the wheel, the middle button registers a "click" very often. In order to prevent the inadvertant click, I have to roll the wheel with the lightest of light touches. It's significantly more senstive than my older logitech wheel, and was really really annoying to have the browser repeatedly register the middle button (which is unix is the default "paste" so I'd have pages and pages of text that I "selected" be pasted on to the browser or editor while what I really wanted was just to scroll the buffer!!!Too bad, the mouse was really high quality overall.
Will only work from the left side of the camera and the range is very short. Must be pointed directly at(perfectly at the pick up) the camera and only from one side. Unable to trip the shutter from more then five or six feet away. Over all this was not worth the time, effort or money.
This device arrived in a plastic package that had ben torn open and crudely taped with clear packing tape, obviously returned as inop by a previous buyer. This delicate instrument was shipped unprotected in a USPS Priority envelope and was so badly damaged it could not be tested or used. Worthless. Useless. Trash. Do not purchase this device from this vendor.
I NEVER RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT BUT WAS CHARGED FOR IT ON MY CREDIT CARD. I'M UNIMPRESSED WITH THE SERVICE AND RESPONSE TO PROBLEMS. WILL THINK TWICE BEFORE ORDERING AGAIN.
Based on the glowing reviews I read I purchased this battery. It was a complete waste of money. Could not put a charge on it at all.
I purchased this printer over a year ago and it started out as a hardy little machine. As a student, I print out lecture notes daily and average 200+ pages each week. Like other reviewers have noted, I quickly discovered that my toner cartridges had to be replaced far too often at too high of a cost. Still, I managed to cut costs by printing everything in B/W and in draft form as well as utilitizing a universal inkjet refilling system (which is very easy to use and saved tons of money). I thought my problems were solved until this year when the HP deskjet became THE BANE OF MY EXISTANCE.My printing needs remain about the same but my printer now EATS PAPER. Literally. I have probably wasted three whole trees of wasted paper in paper jams. To remedy the situation, I have tried to alter the settings - switching from fast to normal draft forms (and slowing the feed mechanism). This worked for a day but the printer quickly returned to its typical hungry self. I have also switched to higher quality paper - but the printer seems to like feed on that just as much. On average, the printer jams every 3 pages and takes 30 sec. to restart after each jam clearance. What should take 5-10 min of printing each day has turned into a 1.5-2 hour nightmare.Unfortunately, all of my problems started as soon as the warranty ran out. It is like the printer knows when to taunt me.I am giving up and purchasing a laser printer. The slightly lower costs of this inkjet are surely not worth it.To be fair, I have never used it to print photos or to print color images. I should have also realized before purchasing this printer that it would not satisfy my bulk printing needs. But beware! You might like the printer at first and then it turns on you like a conniving monster within a mere year.
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!!!!!
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.
This item is absolutely ridiculous, I really wish I had read the bad reviews.First, let me explain my expectations.I expected to get a pair of headphones that would work for everyday use.I go to school at a larger university, so I have to bike places. I listen to music while I bike.They needed to have a standard portThey needed to be lightweightThey needed to reach my pocketThese Headphones failed on almost all counts.When I opened the package, I realized the actual headphone wire was 1 foot long (not long enough to allow my ipod to sit on the table in front of me, or long enough to even reach my pocket)It came with three extra wires meant for enabling the use of a device with speakers.These wires more than doubled the weight.When I tried using them, the headphone clip got stuck on my backpack ,and nearly sent me careening into an oncoming car.As we all know, the point of failure on headphones is the connectors, since there a about 3 times more than other headphones, it makes it extremely likely to fail.This was an utter disappointed.Please, unless you want to wear your ipod like a necklace, don't purchase these.
I purchased this PRISMIQ MediaPlayer with hopes that I would be able to play my MP3's in my living. I hooked it up for the first time Christmas of 2003 and found that the only thing it let me do was view pictures stored on my computers hard drive on the TV. I only got this far after taking the firewall off my computer, per PRISMIQ support. the only music found was a weak selection of internet Radio stations. I put the PRISMIQ back in the box after Christmas Uncomfortable about leaving the firewall off my PC in 2003.(fast forward) Today Sept 20th 2005, Out of hope that there was some better Firmware-Software out for PRISMIQ now I hooked it back-up. Will more of the same can't use a firewall No MP3 playback it can see the MP3s on my PC but will not play them.(I have sense moved to the AAC file format using iTunes and an iPod PRISMIQ has NO support.. go figure) PRISMIQ does support Rhapsody but you have to pay for the this service....I think it will go back in the box and this time into the garbage. I would not even sell it used on Amazon, why screw someone else...
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.
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.
Sorry to have to submit such a negative review (really, I'm an Optimist) but I just received these and they are terrible. I couldn't package them up fast enough to return. I made sure that I inserted them all the way into my ear canal and the sound quality was so poor. Maybe I just received a defective pair (my package had a green dot sticker on it???) but I would avoid these. Good luck!
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 keyboard has several nice features: very compact, which allows it to pack easily in a laptop bag or aluminum briefcase for air travel as carry-on; silent keys; stylish design. Unfortunately, the color is silver, not titanium grey. I had to return it and pay the return postage.I ended up going with the Logitech Classic 200 and a red Logitech optical mouse, all for $35 total instead.Many people had complained here about the reliability of the Kensington wireless.The Logitech looks great, matches with my Dell Studio 17 in red color, and is compact enough to pack inside my 2 laptop cases. It's a USB wired keyboard paired with a wireless mouse, but in fact the keyboard is not inconvenient and never misses a keystroke nor has repeated entries, which seems to be a problem with this Kensington model.I use my laptop for typical Office stuff, plus Internet and intensive calculations.Frequent traveller.
Stopped working for reasons unbeknownst to me in less than 60 days.Simple product, poorly on reliability.
This was one of the worst monitors i have ever dealt with. The static was so loud no matter what we tried that i was afraid i wouldnt be able to hear my baby. It wouldnt even pick up the baby mobile music over the static. We tried Fisher Price- Sounds and Lights, and it was just as bad. If you want a good, clear monitor, even 1500 ft away, go with the 2.4 Ghz Digital Monitor by Summer Infant products. Worked clear and gave a good distance that it was still very clear in. Only comes with one reciever, but batteries are rechargable.
I purchased 3 of these for christmas presents for the 3 teenagers in my home. The cameras were very well received. The kids LOVED them and recorded and took photos of everything under the sun! They had a B-L-A-S-T with these! However, before a year was up, the door that holds the batteries in the camera broke on every single one of them (I purchased 3 -- that's over $300 down the tubes), even on the "mild child". Too bad the construction wasn't better :o/
LCD screen broke in less than 4 weeks, it still takes pictures but I cant see what I am looking at.
LCD screen became blur after 3 months of use. Can never take a good picture in door. Red eye reduction function is just for fun.I don't give it 1 star because it's still usable outdoor.
I bought a 60 pack of these dvds last month. So far i've thrown away at least 30 of them. The ones that do work are very pixelated and choppy.
HI folks,I am hearing a lot of people complain about this system, then systematically beating Dell to death. I am a computer tech and see lots of brands fail. I have heard the same complaint about Dell, IBM, Compaq, HP, Acer, etc...the manufacturers all have big faults and at one time I even resorted to building my own systems as a way of boosting customer satisfaction, BUT found I did not have the ability to engineer a computer (meaning that I did not have the time to independently check to make sure that every part in the computer was compatible with the other parts. This sounds simple as most people have or have had a friend that just blindly assembles a computer with hardware they picked off the shelf with no thought to hardware conflicts...and it worked, but this is not how a good computer gets built...by engineering a computer by specs and to be sure that hardware will all work together)I quickly found that having to support the computers I built was a lot more work for ME than referring the client to the manufacturer and had to stop building computers for my clients. I suppose what I am trying to say is that no matter which manufacturer you pick, they all have a lemon somewhere...the whole company is not bad because one computer line is AND please look at the age of the computer you are beating up...this particular one is over 10 yrs old! I expect a computer to last 3 yrs, I usually see them last 5, but more than that you are just one of the lucky ones. This computer is a lemon, I have seen the motherboard on these fry over and over again. It is due to the capacitors on the motherboard, Dell does not make capacitors an electronics supplier makes them...this is not Dell's fault. I remember when the bad/leaky capacitor news came out and it affected Dell, IBM and HP to list a few, but there were many more manufacturers involved with these bad capacitors. I don't know of a single one of them that reimbursed their customers in any way, though I do recall someone recalling certain date ranges...I cannot remember who, but seem to recall it was IBM. Last note, no matter who you go with, research the computer you want to purchase, don't go out and blindly purchase a computer because it looks good or has lots of features, look at reviews, look at how many people are happy with that product and read reviews AFTER it has been out 6 mos, if you don't, please don't give negative feedback! I am in no way related to any manufacturer, but have dealt with all of them and none are angels! ;(Happy computing! :)
I purchased one of these batteries for my aging TravelMate expecting that the new battery would function just like the one that came with my new laptop. I was really disappointed. It was no better than the one I'd been using for 2 years. I have since found out that these batteries lose their ability to hold a charge just as much sitting on a shelf as they do in the computer. A hundred dollars plus later, my computer battery is still good for less than an hour. Try one of those places that replace the cells in your existing battery. You have more of a chance that it will work.
Kept shorting out my sound card. Caused me no end of trouble, so I put back on the old separated set.
I bought this and have never been able to get it to play.Called Sony tech support at least a dozen times until I spoke to Henry who finally told me the truth.This is a 2001 model which is no longer mfg and if you return it you will only get a refurbished model.Plus,Sony will not pay the postage to pick up or return the unit even though faulty.
I recently purchased the ZUNE and was excited to come home and get it going. I put the disc in and started to install the software. When it asked me to plug in the ZUNE i did so and my computer froze completly. After restarting i finish installing the software (took FOREVER to complete) The media player was a nightmare. Slow choppy movement and constantly freezing for a few seconds. Not my computers fault (if thats what your thinking) it is just poor software. Well i realise that everytime i plug my zune into the computer, it locks the computer up. I tried getting online to check the zune HELP section and wait a minute...somehow ZUNE deleted my ethernet driver!?!?! It took 3 days and many hours on the phone and live tech chat to get my computer back to working properly. Needless to say i uninstalled ALL zune software and exchanged my zune for an ipod.
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...
I DID love my Shuffle. But now it has exhibited a VERY strange trait that has made it almost unusable. The thing reads as if it has 512 mbs of music on it, when in fact, it has only 150 mb of music on it.Other than that its good but this is probably my 7th MP3 player and this has NEVER happened before.This is really poor; I have only had it for a few months.I am very disappointed.
I ordered this because I wanted something that would record over every time to record my parking space number. When I first got it, I thought it was big and bulky for such a small function but put it on my keychain and went on my way. It worked as I planned for three days and then it fell off my keychain. I went to put it back on and it has a little latch that releases it from the keyring by just pressing against it lightly. Worrying about losing it makes this completely useless. I would send it back for a refund but does not seem worth the hassle for $10. DO NOT BUY! There are products on the market for $20. I guess you get what you pay for!
I gave it one star because -10 wasn't an option. So I was all excited to get this for my non computer savvy family for Christmas. I ordered it two weeks before the holidays. I was told if I paid the overnight shipping I would get it next day. I ended up giving them a picture as a gift, even though I was told I would get it, nothing came. It is now January and I'm being told it is backordered and they have no idea when it is coming. Besides customer service being rude and out right mean. I called for hours without getting through as well as being on hold for half an hour. I want my money back! Shame on you Ceiva. BUYER BEWARE! DON'T BUY A CEIVA!
The Ojo fails exactly where the previous video phones have failed: it's way too expensive, even before the "generous" mail-in rebate which will take months to receive if ever. For $50 or so you can get two webcams with video and audio quality just as good as (if not better than) the Ojo and then just get MSN Messenger which is free and has the best video phone quality and features, even over slow Internet connections.
I did receive the wireless card WITHOUT an antenna...(did I say wireless??) And it was not packed with any safe guard for the pc expansion card as it was wrapped in a plastic shopping bag...OUCH!!!...Guess you get what you pay for...this is not intended to reflect on the manufactor of the device nor AMAZON.COM as I did buy it used...I does work when the router is near the computer though....'J LeeS FL.
I was so looking forward to many happy hours of commercial free music on the go that I couldn't wait to buy this product. I returned it the next day. WHAT AN OVER-HYPED PIECE OF GARBAGE!!!! Forget the MP3 capabilities and the set-up of the actual unit itself- yes, its tiny, brightly lit and easily navigable, but so what!!! Why are you going to buy the Inno? Because you want a portable radio, and that friends, Pioneer simply can't deliver. If you live anywhere outside of NYC or other major metro area, FORGET ABOUT GOOD RECEPTION!!! All the previous reviews were right about that. Hopefully, XM works out the kinks in the near future, whether that means a better antenna or more satellites or repeater towers going up in every town in the USA.
I am not telling that this product doesn't works, but I bought 2 different FM Modulators and neither of both works acceptable. As my Factory Radio doesn't accepts AUX inputs, I rather bought another Stereo with an AUX input and it is the best well spent money in sound quality for my Ipod in my car. Specially if you like to listen music, better think in make a greater inversion and no to throw out your money with FM modulators!
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.
I sent it back because it had been cross threaded and it had finger prints all over it.
The first one i bought only worked a few times. It must be a bad drive. I returned it and got a replacement. Same thing happened. The drive will not even load and I have tried a few different computers. Stay away
To be fair, this is a cheap (in terms of cost to you) headset that has decent sound and I find it very comfortable. The design is good in theory - over the ear pads but with less material to keep things cool and light (less sweat and doesn't feel heavy on your head). However, the design of the headset itself is severely offset with construction and reliability problems and one serious design flaw.I will start by saying that I am on my third set of these. I purchased the first and it died (one of the sides stopped producing sound). I did not hold onto the warranty information so I ended up buying another one because I liked how it felt and sounded and thought it might have been a fluke because Logitech is generally a respectable company. The second one died within a month (no sound at all). This time I held onto my purchase info and warranty and had another one sent. Well, again, almost immediately I had issues. The first thing that happened is that the microphone broke off with little or no pressure. I was able to superglue the cap that holds the mic into place back on but the mic has no tension on it and slides all over the place.As far as I can tell, this headset is plagued by the following issues:1. Cheap plastic casing. This contributes to its light feel but is so cheap it breaks far too easy. This thing will take a hit even falling off your desk onto carpet.2. The wiring seats are not strong enough. If the cord gets caught on anything and you don't notice it and pull on it with even a little force, you may effectively pull the wires out of the speaker drivers and kill the headset.3. The volume mechanism is a joke. First off, all three of the set I had, the rotator thing that adjusts the volume gets stuck after even days of use and never moves again. This is also the most common thing to get caught on random stuff which contributes to the above issue. Finally, I have recently figured out that this is where the headset goes dead most often. The "cap" that holds the volume rotator into place is made of the same cheap plastic as everything else. When this wiggles around (even from normal use - like adjusting the volume), the adjustor can loose contact to the wiring inside and all of sudden you have no sound. I never touch the thing anymore but I sometimes have to fiddle with it and press on it to regain contact when my sound goes out.4. The mute switch is just stupid. I can't tell you how many times I'm gaming and I don't realize the mute switch on the volume adjustor has been accidentally hit. This should be up on the headset or somewhere that is not lying on your lap or hanging off the side of your chair.Needless to say, I will not buy another one of these and neither should you. It really is to bad because the headset feels great, it just falls apart the moment you start touching it.For the people giving good reviews: They haven't owned it long enough. Come back in a few months and give us an update.Final word: Logitech is good for a gaming mouse but go somewhere else for sound needs.
This product will work with windows 98 however much tweaking is needed and many hours on tech support. One thing I will say is this adapter randomly decideds which XP computers it wants to work on. I have it configured corectly but why make a product that goes against windows thats made for windows? If you ask me you should have to configure it to work against windows not the other way around!
I ordered a 100 pack and when I received the dvd's they were broke and scratched. They came out of the spindle and were all over the box. They were not packaged very well. They were just pretty much thrown in a box. What a waste of money.
I did not do enough research before buying this scanner. You cannot connect it to a computer to program. Everything has to be manually programmed. It arrived blank. It is not user friendly and takes quite a bit of work to learn how to program. It is not for new users, The scanner works well after you get it programmed,
I purchased this product with idea of saving time, and money on batteries. The first time that I used it, it caused me to lose all the data on my Visor. Fearful that Visor would invalidate my warrenty, I did not tell Visor what happened and they got me going again. When I asked them about this product &quot;in passing&quot; they told ME that it would cause me to lose all my date. Thank goodness I Hot Sync'ed before trying it. I returned it immediately.
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
I really like the concept of not having cords but the material used for the construction of this product is sub-par. This is my second one. The first one broke after about 4 months when it fell on the floor and the second one has come apart at the hinges and I now have to try and shove it back into place or put some duct tape on it. Always a bad fashion choice. This would be a perfect item if they would use sturdier material. I have also purchased the Arriva ipod shuffle headset which is of sturdier material but I am still trying to get it configured for my ears and head. I've had it for a month now. There has to be some engineer out there who can figure this out.
I will never buy a Targus product again and I recommend that you stay away from them too. I bought this mouse for thirty dollars and initially it worked fine but it could not get it synchronized after only a month of use. In addition by that time the left button lost its tightness and gave me signs of ware that cheap six dollar mouses have given after a year of use. As for their product support, forget it. That is the reason I crushed it against a wall. If you care not to waste your money like so many people in these reviews did, stay away from these thieves for good.
Did not work at all. Do not buy this item. Now I have the hassle of sending it back!!!
I've been using all kinds of electronics since the very first IBM PC. This is my 10th (or so) DVD player and my 2nd DVD recorder. So I know my way around the world of electronic gear.This is the worst piece of gear I have ever bought. I have a long list of gripes, but I'll just mention a couple for brevity's sake. The remote works great- if you're standing directly in front of the unit, about 6ft away. Otherwise, it's just a paperweight. It can also control your TV, if it's a Philips TV.The machine is laughably slow to boot up, and to load a disc of any kind. It's slow to jump chapters or audio tracks, and when it's in the middle of one of these slow tasks, it won't respond to ANYTHING except being unplugged. So if you're using the remote and wondering if it's working, you have to push a button, then wait a few seconds to see if anything happens, push it again & wait, etc. This is MADDENING. Edison's wax cylinder recorder worked better than this.I tried to program the 'timer' function to record a TV show for me every week. It did it ONCE out of six tries. During those six weeks, the 'TIMER' light was always on, and it was another maddening chore to just play a DVD. It would always load the disc (30sec) and say "Please insert blank disc for recording", even if the recording was set to occur three days away! i had to unplug the unit for several minutes to disable the timer function (after trying to do it with the remote, of course).I could go on a lot more, but you're probably already bored. I hate this thing. I bought it to do its exact designed task, and it failed miserably.Spend your money on a DVDR that actually works. If you really want one of these, you can have mine. For free. Seriously.
This cardscan wasn't compatible with Windows Vista 64 bit which I didn't see noted at all when I ordered it. I had to return it and went to the company directly to order the right one for me. What a pain!
Bad router. Slow, unstable and extremely weak signals. SMC had some good products, but this is definitely not one of them.
I find this item to be handy & lightweight/pocket sized, but all pictures are very grainy and therefore the item can only be considered as a 'snapshot device'. More of a gimmic than an essential item for people such as birdwatchers.
hi.. i bought this item in december 2k3..it worked fine until the second week of march 2k4..then the dvd ejector wouldn't work..wouldn't open, stated no disc (there was one it)..wouldn't recognize the remote's commands.. nothing in the troubleshoot worked. Called the company at least a dozen times sometimes I could leave a message ,other times it wouldn't let me, left 4 email messages..no reply from either ever. Finally my husband opened up the machine, we found that many of the components melted and there was like a crayon wax melted on some of them as well. The dvd burner burned out.. The machine sat on top of the entertainment center, no child touched it just us 2 adults. It wasn't near a heater either. Even though it was under warranty, I couldn't get help from the company.. nonexistent customer service!!COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY!!! SAVE your hard earned money and go with another brand!!!! I wish I read some of the comments from the consumer reports web site and this web site before I chose to buy it... COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY!!!
This will install on your Windows 7 64bit computer but the volume will be so low it's worthless, even at volume 100. There is no mic boost option available either so there is nothing you can do about it. You have to basically be a few inches away from the mic for others to hear you.
case advertised was leather. case received was canvas. kept the case anyway b/c i needed a case for my camera. not happy about the wrong case being shipped without an excuse.
Believe the other reviews on the internet. The larger the TV, the more flimsy this becomes. The platform is too light weight for the size & weight of larger heavier TV...even the ones the product information claims it will handle.
Let me explain. It is a surge protector and it works. The reason why I gave 2 stars is because of the packaging, condition of the product, and scratches. The packaging it came in was beat up and torn. Looks like someone rolled over t with a truck, literally there were tred marks. The product looked like it was shoved into this torn box and the cord was not even tied or fastened to keep it together. When I took out the device it has scratches all over it. These scratches were by the plugs. Looks like someone used this and returned it. I thoroughly tested this device to ensure it works and it does. My multimeter reads that everything is on par with the factory specs. Just be cautious. I don't have the time or the patience to return an item I bought as new because it looks like it was used.
These didn't last 18 months; the right bud is dead. I should be thankful, since I never like them at all and have reason to get anything else.
I bought this in 2003 and it worked for a little over a year, though I could never get it to record. I would get repeated error messages in just trying to play DVDs. I was about to give it to Goodwill and decided to do a firmware update to see if I could salvage it. Got error messages. I called Phillips. For $39 they are going to send me a replacement and I am going to ship this one back to them at their expense. In my call, I stressed that I had paid over $800 for this product and that it was a lemon, according to Amazon reviews.
If you need service on your TV, you will be in trouble. They do not answer their phones and do not respond to emails.I purchased a 32" Syntax/Olevia LCD and the Kreisen at the same time and for the same price. The Syntax is so much better in terms of quality and performance. There is only basic a/v connections, the remote is horrible and the picture is really bad.Most important is no service after your purchase. Maybe they have gone out of business???For the money, I would purchase the Syntax/Olevia.
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
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 camera is a total piece of dowah. do not buy it. I opened the battery compartment to check the batteries and lost all of my daughters pictures.
Expensive cables for a digital signal are the worst sort of scam, and people who spend extra money for them are ignorant of the technology. For analog signals, cable-quality can vary your reception-quality (though not as much as people think). But digital signals transmit data in "1s" and "0s." The "1s" and "0s" either get through, or they don't. If they do get through, you have a picture (or sound). If they don't get through, you DO NOT. With digital (unlike analog), you never have to WONDER whether you could, maybe, if only you'd spent a little bit more money, be getting a better result. If you see a picture, you know the "1s" and "0s" got through. If you see NO PICTURE, then your connection is loose, or your dog chewed through the line, or you have a bad cable. There is no in-between. The beauty of HDMI, the beauty if digital, is that you no longer have to wonder. How long will companies like Monster be able to keep this secret :)
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 outrageous - my Zire 21 was frequently doing spontaneous hard resets, losing all the data. I finally figured out why - it can't be kept near a cell phone. Huh ???? What do they think we're all carrying around with us all the time ? Someone should file a class action lawsuit and make them do a recall on all these units ... Meanwhile, don't buy one unless you want to be constantly backing up your data, since Palm is apparently doing nothing about this.
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.
I bought this thing for my PS3. When I recived it I found out that it requires drivers. So I was going to use it with my work computer. Then I found out that it ONLY works on XP. I don't know of anybody that has a computer runing XP. I ended up just throwing it away. The seller had it to me in a few days and I was going to return it but never did get around to it. I liked the concept of a wireless usb if it would work. I wish I read the reviews first.
I took this on a scuba diving trip in Hawaii...went down to 45 feet with amazing sealife around me...I even took a picture of myself holding a baby octopus....BUT NONE OF THE PICTURES CAME OUT!!!!!!!! NOT ONE!!!!!!!
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 idea behind these pads is absolutely genius and exactly what I wanted to replace my aging (and bulky) Z-board. I loved my Z-board for the FPS configuration, but not the normal keyboard so much. I bought this pad thinking it would solve my problems...However there is one HUGE problem I have with this pad... the keys require way too much pressure to activate them. With most keyboards, slightly depressing them will activate them, and not a whole lot of finger pressure is required. With the Cyber Snipa, there is a rubber mat with nubs for each key, and it has to be pressed more than 80% of the way down before the key starts registering.So even though I would push the key halfway down into the slot, no action took place until I firmly pressed it all the way down. This caused me problems 3 fold:1) Every time I tried to move, there was a slight delay before I'd actually start moving the direction I wanted due to the pressure required2) I got some finger fatigue that I have NEVER experienced with a normal keyboard3) Because it required firm pressure to keep the key down, quite often I'd stop moving unintentionally when one of my fingers let up on the key even just ever so slightly.I will note that this affected the WASDQE keys the most as they were the biggest keys, but all of the keys suffered from this, with the Space/Crouch keys suffering from it the least.Another note, the numbers are almost impossible to distinguish due to them all having the same size and being awkwardly shaped buttons. I feel like the V1 pad had a better design here, as does the Z-BoardMaybe if they make a pad in the future with keys that don't require a ton of pressure I will try one in the future, but for now I'd recommend you look elsewhere for a gaming pad solution. Currently I am using the SteelSeries Shift (SteelSeries bought Ideazon and this is their Z-board 2.0) and I have to say it is ROCK solid. The keyboard is bit expensive but I got it 50% off and I absolutely love how good it feels. Plus previous keysets are compatible so that's a huge plus!
Unfortunately, I paid more for what it's going for now, so I'm already annoyed.Firstly, It doesn't state anywhere what its limitations are, which have been thoroughly described in the other reviews. It also doesn't start the video. I know I didn't do my research to find out about these things, and I assumed that it worked by rf, not ir. My mistake, and I didn't bother to return it.It's cheaply made, and doesn't hold up to the Nikon standard. I'm completely disappointed that they still haven't figured out how to run the camera like the corded remotes do, but wirelessly.
Modem will only connect to one computer not 2, not 3 not 4 and not the 5 they claim. Tech support.... there is NONE, nada, not a single person to help, not online not by phone and forget email. The company is doomed to failure.
The PSC 1610 works just fine until you suddenly and without warning get an error message on your printer screen stating "Ink cartridge not compatible with this machine". The first time this happened, HP sent me a new ink cartridge and instructions on downloading the "fix" to reprogram the computer (or printer - not sure which). No big deal except that I had no printer for about 3 weeks! Now after approximately the same time (months), the identical problem has come up and I am now told that I must pay $50 to talk to the technical expert as my warranty has expired!I would not take this printer,or any other HP printer, as a gift as I had some problems with my previous HP also!
Yes.. its Sony but still not worth it.We buy things for practical use and this is not designed with that in mind.Sound is pretty ok for the price but its almost impossible to use it in practical life.The cord is too short or too long. There is no choice but to use the extension wire and then the wire becomes so long that you got to tie it with Sony's new mechanism but then the headphone falls down every few minutes due to weight. Aaah ..The case given with the earphones is a joke. I just can't fit the entire earphone with the extension cord in it.Consider buying the lower version 51LP model. You will save $5. You just wont get that stupid case. I think that model comes with regular length wire.I have used it for a month and fed up.I am shocked and surprised Sony delivers such product !!
not the best quality not that loudi stopped using them they are just in my drawer collecting dusti say get something else
The idea is good even beyond your imagination. Very easy to set up. You will have more fun if you set it up with internet.The major disappointment is that I find ONE dead red pixel on the monitor. Call Sony for the resolution and my answer is that the moniter is not defect base on their guide line. No exchange, however, I can send it back to repair on MY OWN COST (not cover by the 90 days warranty!!!!!!). They even say the price will be double up to make it 100% dead pixel free. And the statemnet inprinted on the owner menu, you can download it from Sony's website.This is very disappointed. A dead pixel on the monitor is defect. I can buy a 17" LCD monitor with less money and 100% no dead pixel. If you plan to buy one of this. My advice is checking the monitor before you pick it up if you can. Good luck, because will cost you same amount as buy a new one.
I order several things on-line through Amazon.com and this is the first time I remember having to send something back. I put the B2B Food Strainer together according to the directions and have to say I was underwhelmed with the results.The large screw that does the work is plastic. It's the part that has the most stress on it. I cut up the apples as described and I turned and turned the handle, having to apply considerable force to get apple pieces to go into the screw. There are no less than 9 parts that have to be washed after use. By the time I gave up trying to get the apples to go through, I had 1 cup of liquid to show for my efforts, and there were several pieces of apple still in the screw.I ended up putting the apples into a $30 blender, then straining the mixture through a $5 strainer with a 50 cent plastic spoon. It left me with only about a tablespoon of waste. If there's no electricity and I absolutely have to use a grinder before straining food, I bought one for 75 cents at a garage sale in 1973 from a woman whose mother-in-law had given it to her as a hand-me-down when she was first married (several decades earlier). It's not my first choice, but it IS made out of metal and it does what it's supposed to do.My advice to anyone wanting to use this as a strainer? Don't waste your money.
When I received my Lexmark Z22 I installed and uninstalled the software several times before giving up and calling technical support. They had me do several tasks to try to determine the problem and said that it was a defective ink cartridge and they will send me a new cartridge. Upon receipt of the new cartridge, I installed it into the printer and it still didn't work.I again called technical support who determined that the printer itself was defective.They said they would send me a new one and to my surprise, they upgraded me to a Z32 WHICH I LOVE!!! So I guess after all of the frustration I suffered and believe you me, I suffered, it was worth the wait for my Z32 and my hats off to Lexmark for customer satisfaction.
Apple iPod classic 160 GB Silver (6th Generation)I earlier had a ipod 4g Mini marketed by HP.Which exactly got frozen at the end of the warranty period. and had no waysto get it serviced.Latter i got a 5G ipod. 30 Gb which was excellent.Now i got a 160 Gb 6G ipod classic 5 months back.This ipod totally SUCKS.The ui is as sluggish as a sloth bear. Also the response when connected to a computer is still pathetic.The performance of the Ipod classic is definitelydegraded to the earth. compared to its predecessors.I would recommend not to buy this as an ipod instead if you wish to have aexternal hard disk go for it.
this product was terrible. it did not work and they said it was in working order...took several weeks to get my money back but i did finally get it. THANK GOD! i dont mind paying for something that works and looks good but this device was not what he said it was!!!!
At first, nothing changed on my phone...(LG800g, Touch Screen). My son and I tried to format it, but nothing happened. About 2 weeks later, something happened, & it finally formatted.... I'm happy~The package was delivered &#34;Damaged&#34;. The Micro card w/ adapter did not come in a factory based package (Sandisk). It came loose in the destroyed shipping envelope.... B WEARY.... Very irresponsible of Amazon...Y no Sandisk packaging???? Is it used?I'm just glad to have it.... I live in the country & good prices DO NOT exist where there is no competition...
I bought a Sony ICD-MX20 Digital Voice Recorder 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.The Customer Service personnel told me that it was corporate policy despite the fact that the software is bound to the digital device.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 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.
I bought this player in March, it wouldn't load dvds within a month. It was repaired under warrenty but it now won't load dvds again 6 months later. Now I have to spend $100 to fix it. That's pretty shameful quality! I will probably just buy another brand instead. If you want to buy one - also buy the service plan!
Wireless headphones for Ipod Shuffle, what an awesome concept! One problem, as others have said, they are not adjustable. I read some other reviews and figured I would be ok because I have a pretty small head ie most hats are too big for me. I'm not sure who they designed these headphones for, perhaps a baby or really small child. The bottom of the earpieces hit just below the start of my ear. The design is so ridiculous, I'm pretty floored that anyone would have ever made these! Couldn't tell you how they sound since the earpiece doesn't come close enough to actually hear! Would rate this item with -2 stars if I had the option!
Don't waste your money. The headset is cheap. The volume is so low even when it is set at its maximum setting.
Thank goodness for Apple they made a product designed well enough to get you just past a year (1-year warrenty) and then die. I would hate for them to have to replace all these horribly designed $100 dollar iPods.
This is an overpriced and disappointing product. It does not even come with a plastic bag to keep it in. The box is thin cardboard that will soon be useless. The result will be that the cleaning cloth will soon pick up grit and lint. It comes with nice one-use premoistened lens cleaning cloths, but there are only three of them! They will be great for emergency field use, but 3 will not last very long. The spray cleaner works well, but it has a large apray pattern. The result is that you end up spraying your camera in addition to the lens. All in all, a disappointment. Nikon almost always does things well, but they missed the boat on this one.
I've tried two units and neither one worked for more than a week. On one unit one of the earphones broke, too. Very frustrating.
Wanted another Beltronics ever since my old one went on the blink after a few years of use. Thought we purchased one of the best units on the market. What a disappointment!Specifically wanted it for a planned road trip to FL. The STi unit arrived the day before we were to leave, so we were not able to test it ahead of time.During our trip we were anxious to test the new unit. After a few miles on the road, the unit alarmed other than for the usual alets. When investigated in the manual,it noted that the unit's quality control was not good, and the unit should be sent back to the manufacturer.What an annoyance to turn off the unit an turn it on every few miles until the alarm once again sounded. Of course we sent the unit back the first chance we got after arriving home from our trip.Am very hesitant to buy another Beltronics radar detector if that's the best quality control they can produce.Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector (Black/Silver)
I have to agree with everyone here. I'm seriously looking for a new printer as I speak. I've complained to the store where I purchased the cartridge, but to no avail. Mine was only a month old before it would no longer print in black.I beleive LexMark should get this bad publicity in major newspapers around the country. Perhaps then they will do something about thier poor quality product.
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.
i bought 2 of these within 6 months. the one for christmas, broke after 3 months, they would NOT replace becuase i didn't not have receipt. I BOUGHT A SECOND ON EARLY APRIL, and it stopped working last week (1 month). I have the receipt this time, and they might give me a new one, but it will stop working in a few months guaranteed. FRAUD&lt; there needs to be a recall.
The looks of this bag are great, but the inside is not as functional as I'd like. The Velcro strips will NOT adhered to the sides and are always coming unstuck leaving my equipment in disarray. I should have went with another type or brand. I am very disappointed in the quality.
The unit itself looks great, is unobtrusive, and sounded fine. The problem was the "service" available when the unit failed within the warranty period. The only available "local" option would have required taking time off work in order to make the approximately 45 min drive to the nearest authorized repair shop, in a small satellite town. (no weekend hours) It just wasn't worth it. Before you buy from Panasonic, check the situation for that particular item - it does vary. Panasonic has lost a customer with their support for this item.
The previous reviewer's comment about this being essentially "silly putty" is correct. I tried this out by mounting my Canon Powershot S2 IS on it (not a really huge or heavy camera); and pressing it against the side of my car. In about a minute, it popped loose. Fortunately, because I was watching closely, I was able to catch it before it hit the ground.To add insult to injury, I left it sitting in my living room overnight. In the morning the orange goo had seeped out and was all over my carpet. I still haven't been able to get it all out of my carpet. "Monster" indeed - sorta like the 50s movie "The Blob".This device may have limited usefulness in special situations where there aren't any good alternatives. It might be all right on a predominately horizontal surface, and where the camera can't fall far if it lets go. For a person who uses several kinds of tripods, it may be good to have as part of a large "bag of tricks". But it is too unreliable, and the concept is simply too flakey, for something even remotely approaching universal use. I WOULDN'T reccommend it for someone who only wants to carry one or two kinds of small tripods, and wants something that will work under nearly all circumstances.
After purchasing this unit I took several trips trying to use the GPS to guide me. I will never buy another Garmin unit. For most of my trips, I wouldn't have been able to get there using only my Nuvi. There were several streets that the Nuvi couldn't find, streets that were there for decades. For example it was a nightmare trying to guess the Garmin abreviation for County Trunk V. I tried Cty V, Cty Trk V, V, etc. Luckily it was a location I have been to so I was able to drive there without directions. Once I arrived, the street did show up on the map as County Trk V. I constantly have problems in MI with the mile roads, for example trying to enter 6 1/2 mile road etc. I can never figure out the specific spelling or punctuation of a road. Sometimes I had to zoom to it on the map and then tell it to go there--this only works if you already know where you are going and then why would you want a GPS? I found the traffic/weather updates only worked in downtown Chicago, no other place in a 200 mile radius had signal. Another thing that bothered me is the directions along a US highway I was told to take an exit and follow a county highway that weaved through towns and then get back on the original US highway 40 miles later. On the way home it saved me 20 minutes to ignore the Nuvi and just stay on the US highway!
I order colored ink for my HP printer 4 or 5 wks. ago and have not seen it yet. I will not request ink from you guys again.Glenn Snider
I bought these after trying a friend's. When I got them, the sound difference from the APPLE earbuds was absolutely tremendous and I was 100% satisfied. Price to quality ratio was great. Then after a couple months I noticed that the rubber casing began to wear in certain places and then deteriorate and peel off entirely. This spread throughout the length of the headphones, exposing wire and leaving a black residue when I touched it. Apparently this is not unusual for this product. So i called big powerful Sony, thinking they would stand behind their product. The best they could do??? For another 30 bucks they would send me a refurbished comparable set. I laughed in the "service" reps ear and asked for a complaint form. I bought electrical tape and have been making bandages since. I'd like new Sony's but don't' trust them anymore. Might need to splurge for some Shurs.
I was in a search for an MP3 player much like yourself when i saw that this product appeared to be the best buy. It's sound quality is great and visually it is nice. HOWEVER...if you are on anti-shock mode don't expect your batteries to last much over 3 hours. And on regular mode you are lucky with 5 hours. It is not at all cost affective if you look at how much batteries are these days. I had mine for 6 months when all of a sudden it just stopped working. I treated this thing like my baby because being in college the money doesntcome easy. IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. I'm not the only one i heard this happened to either. It is in your best intrest to look somewhere.
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!
Only twice in my life have I ever felt the need to "review" a product. The first was a wonderful, exceptionally good professional amplifier that I still have and use to this day...the other is this poor excuse for a printer. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of inexpensive options out there for printing labels on cd's. I am so sorry I spent the $100 + $$ for cartridges. It is certainly easy enough to install and getting through the program is simple as well...the problem...the quality of print to the cd is absolutely terrible! I wish there was a way to upload a picture of how the print quality (or lack of) REALLY looks. I've cleaned the head, I've replaced perfectly good cartridges, I've tried three different types of cd's...nothing works. Their "pictures" of the print are nothing like what comes out of the machine. This is a MAJOR rip-off. I work hard for my money, and I trust that what is represented by U-print is factual. Unfortunately, it is not! Please...do not put your money into this company. If anybody wants mine, you can have it for free. I'll go back to writing on the cd with the old "sharpie."
We bought 2 headsets, one was faulty after only 4 months. Exchange policy unsatisfactory at only 90 days.
Save your money because this is the worst piece of junk I have ever purchased in my life. Enough so that I would actually go out of my way to write a seething review-- the first of many I am going to post on Amazon and any other review sites out there.Do not buy from this seller or any Griffin product for that matter. This device is a sorry excuse for technology and will give you more headaches than the money you think you are saving by getting a good quality Radio iPod player.Just ask yourself this question-- do you like listening to your favorite track with more static than actual music?If so.. then feel free to take $40 an flush it down the drain. (or you can send it to me if you are feeling benevolent)
i cant stand it. i dont know how so many people rave about how great it is, because i just cant stand it! i iwsh i had baught somthing else...i realy do. i find the remote wires getting tangled up constantly, and the case is completely unlogical. the only reason i gave it a two is because it worked. after about 10 seconds waiting for the cd to load. its great if u have an mp3 cd with hundreds of songs, then its ok to take 10 seconds..but when u just have a normal cd...waiting that long isnt good. I aslo have a few problems with it skipping...maybe i just got a bad one, but i dont know about you, but skipping drives me crazy!
Maybe a good enough piece of hardware. Signal and speed are average. But drivers, tools and support are extremly bad.The adapter needs an administrators account to login before it starts working. Setting it up with admin rights is not enough to use it. It doesn't come online at all before anyone has logged in and the stupid configuration utility has been able to start up. There's no way to get this working in a multiuser environment with a minimum of security. Besides, Netgear support is a joke.
Doesn't recognize my TV, SAT, stereo or DVD. VERY limited learning capability. Weak display with an unlit lighting key...
Everything I read bad about this device is TRUE!The FTC should investigate these people.Customer support was a joke. The first call I made lasted about 15 min. At that time I was cut off. The 2nd call I terminated after being on hold for 20 min.When the recording mentioned I could go on line to RCA.com I realized why this speaker is Junk!I'm in my late 50's and anybody my age knows that RCA has been pedeling JUNK for the last 40 years.If you buy this speaker you are a big a FOOL as I was.R.P. Farrow
This was a second-hand used piece of junk from the Athletics Dept. from a college in Millwaulkie, WI! It was busted, the door fell off, and it didn't have the software it needed to work. I plugged it in and it momentarly messed up my computer! CAVEAT EMPTOR! Be careful whom for buy stuff from, even on AMAZON! Unless you trust a place completely & they're legit, it's best to buy BRAND NEW! You save money in the long run. After this, I got a brand new Canon LIDE 100, which is sleek and WAY BETTER!!!
Here is a lesson, don't buy anything(especially MS stuff) without checking the review on Amazon.I was feeling lucky and bought the LiveCam VX-3000 from a retail store, but it is going back tomorrow. The problem is the driver software shipped with package does not work at all. I have Windows Media Center 2005 update 2, everything up to date.Does not work if I install through the setup or manually tring to upgrade the driver through Device Manager(couldn't find the driver from the CD in the pacakge). Everytime you plug in your webcam, windows does not recognize it. The LifeCam software successfully installed but won't work, because simply it cannot find the webcam although it is pluged-in and the USB port is just fine with other devices.The worst part is that, you cannot even find the driver software from microsoft web site. Looks very very fishy.My conclusion, the driver somehow will not work for certain people's XP. Saw another reviewer's comment here(I feel you, buddy!) and several others in circuitcit* reivew as well, so I am not alone. Maybe there is conflict in system, maybe there is mispackaging with wrong software version. And maybe you are the lucky one as well, so don't buy it.Okay i didn't talk to their support, because i don't want to waste my time. It is over. The buying experience of this product is just BAD, even if there is workaround now or future, I won't recommend it.I cannot believe for a big company like MS will sell such a product, even if this maybe just some random packaging mistake. Bill, learn it from Intel, you have to play the pink slip game to make sure your people are awake during work.
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.
this is the worse's product which i ever use not working properly at all , if distance more then 8 feet not working at all. Mouse not working correctly not easy to operate. CRAP ...
Yeah, all the features it mentions are nice, and the clock face is easily seen.However, no backup means that I'm resetting the clock frequently. As well, they put the volume control in a place that is hard to access and can be maddening to find.Also, and worst of all since I used it just about every day for about half an hour, the CD player stopped working after only two years. I took excellent care of it, never moved it, but it broke anyway. This means that I now must buy another one -- but rest assured it will not be a Sony Dream Machine.
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.
The unit worked but it had two problems. The speaker volume at maximum can not be hears without holding it to my ear. When the phone transmitter is turned off the speaker transmitts a loud static and must be turned off immediately.
Do not purchase this product. Like so many products these days it is inadequate. The phone surge protector only has single line capabilities. 12 outlets for the system of your dreams, but they fail to mention how inadequate other features are. I have found product descriptions on the Amazon Site to be VERY MISLEADING.
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.
Was a faithful user of these headphones for years and years and they were perfect. Unfortunately, a few years back they eliminated the right-angle plug and when I ordered the 25th anniversary pair and a subsequent regular pair, both quit on me within a few months. The plug is unstable and the right or left earpiece goes out. I returned them under warranty (which is great) but the headphones I got back went out in one of the earpieces within months of light use. Very sad because I was the biggest fan of these headphones. I've moved on and will not order these again. I feel like I'm in mourning over the loss. Portapros now relegated to the useless headphone junkyard. I would guess most of the positive reviews are from users who got these before the redesign.
I bought this for interviews to create a documentary video. But, when I got this out of the box, it immediately felt cheap. The plastic transmitter and receiver was so light that I questioned its durability. However to be fair, lightweight might be good for those that want to be very mobile. It just seems like an empty plastic box though.The hot-shoe does NOT fit a Canon Vixia HF100 videocam and probably other related Vixia models. I'm returning this to the Beach Audio because I don't want to seem unprofessional with a unit of electronic stuck to my tripod with a piece of velcro. Seems a bit cheesy. Sucks though that Beach Audio charges additional 10% for restocking fee and other penalty's for returning. Not sure if I'm going to order from them a replacement. That restocking fee kinda bites.Sound quality from inside home seems ok. I have not tried it outside or in post production. But from video clips in my sound check, it sounds ok listening to the playback on headphones.
Like most other reviewers here, my Defcon CL reset itself. I have been using it for 3 years and today I entered my combination and found that it would not unlock. Luckily, the internet revealed many reviews that confirmed that I wasn't crazy, the lock actually resets itself!I discovered the new random combination using a slice of an aluminum can (search google). Then it finally unlocked and I will never buy another Targus product again!!
battery is not even 2 months old and won't hold a charge need to get a hold of seller to do something about it
I bought this for use with a Gears of War Special Edition Zune. DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE! The TunePower must be made for a different sized Zune. The hole for the hold button is in the wrong spot and the power connector that plugs into the Zune isn't aligned properly.Other than that, I am sure this is a great product, you generally can't go wrong with Belkin. Just don't get this for a Gears of War Edition. . .
We purchased four of these batteries less than a year ago, two of the four are dead, beyond recharging capabilities, according to the LaCross charger. Used less than three or four times at the most. Poor quality. In comparison, I'm still using the RayoVac AA rechargeables we purchased about ten years ago or more.Sanyo 2,700 mAh AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries (4-Pack)
I recently purchased one of these cards and have been sadly unhappy.ProsPriceInstallationConsConnection drops at least 2x daily requiring a repair or reboot.Drops on continuous usage. For example, can't copy more than 200 Meg across network without it dropping once.I know the problem is not my network as I have two other laptops and have had at least 10 guests on my network with no problems. Also, the machine is about 10ft from the router so I know it is not the signal strength.Seems to work reasonably for intermittent use on document surfing. But once you get into streaming music or video it falls on its face. I'm heading back to hardwire....
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.
I am so glad that I went to the store before I bought this item. Currently, I have the PALM IIIC and I like it a lot. The only option that I wish it had was an expansion slot like the Visor products. Along comes the M505 solving the expansion slot problem and I really wanted to trade up. I went Best Buy to get a demo and let me tell you, the screen is awful. It is very dim and even with the backlight on, it doesn't compare to the IIIC. Save your money. I opted for the Visor Prism instead.
This is a very low quality printer cartridge. It is especially bad when printing small characters.
I don't think I've ever been as disappointed with any electronics component as I have been with the Pinnacle TV tuner card.Here's what you're SUPPOSED to get: the Pinnacle TV tuner card accepts incoming video signals through an included S-video in, composite in, or conventional cable/Antenna input. Software supplied allows you to switch between those three inputs; in the case of the cable/antenna input, a built in tuner allows tuning in VHF/UHF channels 2 to 83, or cable channels from 2 to 160 (or therabouts). The video signal is displayed on a resizable screen, which operates much like a conventional window; or as a full screen display. Audio handling is sparse at best; the card has an audio out jack (no audio in) and you are supplied with a small external jumper cable, which you are expected to run from the audio out jack to the external input jack on your sound card. (Lets hope you're not already using it for something else.) The card also has an internal audio out jack, but no cord is supplied; and the unconventional plug is difficult to find.The card offers you the opportunity to watch TV in a variable sized screen; to record TV; and to pause live broadcasts, giving you the rough equivalent of a Tivo or Personal Video Recorder. When you hit pause, the screen freezes, and the video signal is diverted to your hard drive as a digital datastream. Hit pause again, and the data comes off your hard drive and is displayed on your screen, while new data continues to be recorded to your hard drive. In this fashion you can jump forward and back through the program, playing the same section over again, skipping past commercials, and generally having a merry old time.At least, that's the sales pitch.The difference between the Pinnacle PCTV and the Pinnacle PCTV Pro, is that the pro includes a stereo TV decoder (the non-pro version is mono only). If you read the enclosed advertisng material, you will be told that the Pro also includes a stereo FM tuner; and indeed, the Pinnacle PCTV Pro website states, &quot;Watch TV or listen to the radio on your PC.&quot; However, when you purchase the Pinnacle Pro card, you will find that there is NO radio tuner, there is NO FM antenna input (even though one is clearly illustrated in the enclosed advertising), and indeed there is virtually no hardware difference between the two cards.But the lies and deceit don't stop there. Let's go back to the claims made for the card on the Pinnacle website. &quot;Create your own movies from video captured from TV, VCR or Camcorder with the easy to use Studio software.&quot; Well, true enough... but they fail to mention that the Studio software supplied is a 30 DAY TRIAL. After that point, the software locks up, and you are expected to purchase it, at great additional cost. Without this software, you can still record TV shows; but you cannot edit out commercials, string multiple shows into one presentation, or any other commonly done VCR-type tasks. You can start recording, stop recording, and that's it. No pause, no nothing.Let's talk about the hardware for a moment... or lack thereof. You see, there's not much hardware here, and that's a problem. That conventional NTSC or PAL TV signal is analog, and it needs to be converted to a digital format FAST. The digital conversion takes a lot of processing power, and the conversion from raw digital video to MPEG format takes an awful lot more. Most TV cards that permit recording and PVR functionality - such as the Hauppage 350, available through Amazon - accomplish this with built in hardware MPEG encoders/decorders. Not so the Pinnacle card; it makes use of your computer horsepower, substituting a software program for a hardware chip. This is fine, at least in theory; but to make it work, you need to have well written software, and enough computing horsepower to dim the lights in the neighborhood whenever you boot up the machine. I was using an Athlon XP 1800+ with 768 megs of 333 Mhz RAM, two 40 GB Maxtor Diamondmax 7200 RPM Hard drives in a RAID 0 configuration, and Windows XP home... and it wasn't enough. Even with all nonessential programs and services shut down, the performance was still unsatisfactory. A minimum 2.5 GHz processor and 1 GB of FAST RAM - and a state of the art video card, like a high end Geforce FX or equivalent Radeon - would be a minimum requirement. But even then, the software is so glitchy, buggy, unreliable and undependable as to make the whole procedure an exercise in frustration.Oh, I could go on. I could talk about the audio drifting out of sync with the video every time you change channels, making it impossible to channel surf. I could talk about the included remote that turns the software off, but won't start it again. I could tell you about the amazingly unhelpful technical support, the fiendishly confusing driver downloads section, the dozens of bugs... but you must get the picture by now.This is a lousy product. It was implemented by a rank amateur with no concept of quality, and a keen desire to save money on manufacturing. The software was written by an individual or group without the faintest concept of the procedures necessary to write quality software - and it shows, all over the place. There's a lot of amateur freeware that is better written than is the software packaged with this product. This software has more bugs than a cheap, inner city flophouse. The lack of ethics in marketing, production, and execution all speak volumes in describing Pinnacle Corporation as a company desperate to sell a fundamentally defective product in any way possible, including lies, treachery and deceit. However, all the glitzy packaging, the loud promises and enthralling hype can do nothing to change this product from what it really is: a sad little electronics disaster.If, after all I've said, you're still contemplating buying this card, let me offer you one last word of advice: buy the card from a retailer with a very generous returns policy.Because you're going to be taking advantage of it.
I bought this hoping to replace my modem and router (both Linksys) and use one unit instead of two. The wireless feature does not work properly. Just do a google search for WCG200 and wireless and you'll find endless forums complaining about it. In the short 6 days I had the unit connected, it reset itself over 30 times, according to Comcast. Another thing I did not like was that you had no control over the firmware -- your ISP pushes it to your device. Also the router function of the unit is not as good as other Linksys routers. Just buy a wireless modem and a router instead.
I knew the instant I hooked it up , that this was a loser; so I returned it immediately. Can't go by any brand names anymore...all made in China, all junk.
Had a power drop, likely due to lightning in the local area.First, all the wired network settings were discovered to be missing. Sympton is intermittent notification that PC is connected to network, then not connected. Pull the power plug on the Linksys router, re-plug, and the wired network is restored.Second, wireless network connections are gone. For this one, had to go into the router setup and re-enter the SSID name. Wireless network restored.Will this all be necessary every time the router suffers a power dropout? Am I going to have to purchase a uninterruptable power supply to keep the router alive?
Useless. Tried to connect an HP laptop to and normal computer LCD and did not work. THIS IS NOT THE CABLE IN THE PICTURE but it is Tripp Lite. Could not return since I did not tried it on time. My bad now Im stuck with $10 in garbage
Usually on Amazon customer reviews, someone had a bad experience with a product and I wondered why I couldn't find anyone who had something go wrong with the Panasonic 42" plasma...then I realized that person was me.Eight weeks ago, I had read all the good reviews, saw the TV and was impressed and plunked down my nearly $3k for a television set...I still can't get used to that much money for a TV.It looked good. I liked it a lot for video games, movies, over-the-air HD. It seemed to be at less risk for burn-in, HD looked good (although I genuinely believe Samsung plasma's look better in HD), great software for stretching images to fit. Everything was good until six weeks into owning it -- AND ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SUPER BOWL -- it just wouldn't turn on. Being past the 20 days I can return it to the store, I was in the hands of the manufacturer and their warrantee terms. I'll spare you all the details because you already know this story -- one problem after another, moronic local service reps, and extremely unsympathetic customer service.Two big problems that will make sure your TV will be under repair for longer than necessary:1) Panasonic will not supply its service agents parts so everything has to be ordered as needed. Three or four days will go by until it arrives and if it doesn't fix the problem (as was the case with my set), you start all over again.2) Panasonic customer service escalates these issues to "field service technicians" who interface with the local repairman who are authorized by Panasonic to fix their sets. But customer service does not have access to these field servie technicians and nor do you if you have a problem. You either talk to the repair shop or customer service but no one talks to the field technicians except the repair shop. It's wierd and stupid and it keeps you in the dark when you are trying to sort out problems.My local retailer likes to remind me that if I had paid the extra four hundred dollars for the extended service program, they would have taken care of everything for me. But why should I have to pay extra for better service when that is what Panasonic should provide? Six weeks after buying a three thousand dollar TV, it breaks down and I get treated like I bought a $30 toaster.It is now over two weeks and it will likely be another two weeks before I get it back. Plus, it is hard to feel good about this TV. I will live in constant fear that it is going to malfunction again.But bottom line: I am in sales, if I treated an unhappy customer the way Panasonic is treating me, I wouldn't have that customer anymore. And Panasonic doesn't have me anymore either. I won't buy their brand. They had a choice -- fix this problem to keep a high-end customer or go by the book to save a few dollars at my expense (time, days home from work, aggravation, etc.)
This drive became corrupt while installing an OS on it. It basically died before I could even utilize it. Exchanged it for a new one and so far it's been working flawlessly. Installed Windows 7 on it and have been using this drive exclusively for over a week now with no problems whatsoever. I will edit this review if it ever dies again...
I should have paid more attention, but the name on the box is Photo Magenta, not Magenta, and the product is not named correctly.
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.
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.
Ok. I have not read any other comments on this product on the Amazon webpage because I want it be about my experience and not influenced by anybody else's experience. I'll go back and read the other reviews after I post this and see where I fit in.I purchased my 160GB iPod Classic 2 weeks ago because I was getting very limited on my previous 60G iPod (my 4th iPod) and I thought the extra 100 Gigs of space would last me for the next years with no problems. That aspect of the product has proved to be true.That's when the problems began.First, after uploading my entire 60 Gigs of songs and videos (6 hours to do that) the menus were so sluggish they were unusable.The coverflow view provided the album cover for every artist on every album as a different album cover so it literally took 5 minutes to scroll from the first album to the last which made this "selling point" totally unusable. If the coverflow view just provided a view of each album cover by the name of the album, like I do when I view CD's on my bookshelf I would be happy, but what they have done makes no sense at all. After installing the 1.0.2 firmware update things improved slightly because they removed artists from compilation albums from the sort order and moved them to the end of the list, but seriously, nobody at Apple seems to have even looked at how someone picks up a CD from a bookshelf... by the single CD case which is a single title, not arranged by who sang each track on each CD!OK, we'll get around that coverflow problem by just ignoring it and not using it. Check.So, I put the thing in the dock on my PC. Hours later after the first synch all is good. But then, each successive time when you put it in the dock you get into a repeating connected, synching, connected, synching, connected, syching mode, and you cannot stop it. iTunes says synching once, but then if you try to eject the thing you can't. iTunes locks up for minutes at a time.What do I do next? I go to the Apple Support discussions. I realize that there are many, many comments about this. Hmm! So I post some questions and I make a point of saying I have bought 4 other iPods and none of them do this. They all get deleted from the discussion groups.Then I start monitoring the discussion groups by downloading the entire website several times a day and I realize that Apple is literally deleting many, many posts about these same problems.The message you get from them is that you are violating their guidelines which I guess means that if you complain that your product flat out doesn't work you aren't allowed on the "support group".Then if you start to examine the discussion groups and realize that Apple has intentionally disabled many of the video functions of the previous iPod models which breaks EVERY non-Apple video device out there you have to start wondering if Apple has not become the Anti-Apple!What ever happened to "Think Different"?Seriously, this is the most flawed product Apple has ever produced and as a fifth time Apple iPod buyer I have to say it's the last iPod I will ever own. Apple seems to be much worse than any other company now that they have a monopoly on MP3 players.My vote is to buy anything BUT Apple from no on because they just screwed me, and thousands of other people, over on this iPod Classic.
We'e used two of these, neither lasted more than a month. Small projected picture but works okay until it dies. I'd recommend a Kodak Ektagraphic III projector, they are built to last for years not days:Kodak Ektagraphic III AMT slide projector
I've used these in a pinch for older cameras and a Gossen Luna Pro. BUT, they die quickly and as you can see from the reviews, quality is shoddy at best. Here's a little tip for my fellow film photogs:1-if your camera meter is a match needle, and it's "power off" rest position is at the center of it's range (as opposed to dropping down all the way), you don't need a 1.35V battery, a 357/307 1.5V silver oxide watch battery will work, and you buy a 3 pack for $9 at your local drugstore. Do not use alkaline because their discharged voltage curve is all over the map.2-if your camera uses a fancier/moderner method, then chances are it also does not need a 1.35V battery, so see #1. Do a google search on your model and you will find this answer.3-Gossen Luna Pro meters will require recalibration if you use anything other then 1.35V. So use these at your own peril or spend $45 on the Gossen adapter that uses 357/307 SiOx batteries and be done with it forever. However, chances are that it needs recalibration anyway since it's 25 years old.4-A 357/307 battery is nearly the same height as a 625, but is smaller in diameter. To make an adapter go buy 1' of 1/2" ID clear vinyl tubing from your local ACE or Tru Value or whatever hardware store. It will cost you $1. With a razor blade or box knife, slice off a ring ~1/8" high. Stick in the battery area, drop in the 357. Rejoice in your hacking accomplishments.
I'm extremely frustrated with the S50. Out of the box it would not work transmitting from the docking station to my stereo receiver. Customer service is a cruel, slow, inept joke. Techs will hang up on you. You get put on hold and then are cut off. Finally talk to a human, they'll send you to warranty who will send you to somewhere else and expect to be given bad phone numbers. I got the radio for Christmas 06, and hope I can send it back to get money back. Be warned, this product can be defective, and Sirius customer service will curl your hair if it is straight and straigten it if it is curled. I've wasted hours trying to get simple answers. Most answers I've receive are wrong...I'd get a simpler radio, or none at all from them.
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.
I own three of these, and they are quirky beasts, sometimes failing to boot unless your remove the battery for a minute and replace. But for the price, $130+ each, they should last a while. The oldest, just 9 months old, has died. The two younger ones live on. But that's a poor record for the money, I think.For the two that still work, the buttons are a bit sensitive and the menus a bit too complex. But once you get it playing, it works well with decent acoustic quality. I discovered that WinAmp recognizes it (an alternative to Windows Media Player) and I am able to transcode on the fly from a lossless format on my PC (FLAC) to something compressed. Also, playlists were very easy to generate and download. I discovered that some of the random playlist features of the Zen Micro photo are dubious, as occasionally the same song would play twice in succession. Also, sometimes an album would be listed with each song twice even though in looking at the files in Windows Media Player, only one would be there. Deleting and reloading did not solve the problem, but deleting the duplicates in on the player itself seemed to. Occasionally the player would announce that it was rebuilding the media library, which I think means that it's own buggy software corrupted its own database. However, after a few minutes, everything was OK.However... I really can't recommend anything that costs this much which has a high likelihood of failure.
The connection drops if the internet activity stops and does not connect until you restart the computer. All this with great reception. Extremely unreliable product.
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.
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 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.
I didn't see it till I got the invoice, but if I would have known it was $25 shipping I would have never bothered with this product
For a used Ipod, this one was in fairly good looking condition. However, it wouldn't sync to any library in excess of 150 songs. I took the unit down to my local Apple store, waited in line for about 1 hour and was told that the hard drive was defective. They reformatted for me, but it still wouldn't work. At my expense, I sent the unit back to Coral Reef Electronics. I don't believe this unit was adequately tested by them (there was 1 song on the drive, which is not much of a test), otherwise they would have caught the problem.Although Coral Reef took the unit back (and refunded the purchase amount) without giving me a hard time, I would be very careful what you buy 'used' from them.
please do not purchase this mouse. i've had it for 2 months now, and i have left it off when im not using it (around 8-10 hours per day) but i've been to costco to buy 6 packs of AAA Batteries already. Battery eater. the battery cover snapped off after 3 weeks. The radio receiver thing stops receiving all of a sudden in the middle of nowhere, and i have to stand up, pull back my monitor (i have a laptop, with an unfortunate 17 inch screen) and reset everything. i would highly recommend any of the logitechs..which has a charging stand... but not targus. the only reason i gave it a one is because you can't choose zero stars.
I tend to avoid Sony Computers and External Burners like plague (The the Dream system (5.1DVD/CD player) is an incredible product for the price- and Sony's excellent camera's have the patended night-vision). I've had a alot of problems with my Vaio Tower. It does have every connection imaginable, but it won't run so many non-Sony programs like Stomp Music products, external burners and scanners, and at least 4 DVD importing programs that I tried, I did eventually get Sony's Vegas, but no DVD import, ridiculous. Vegas does work great for editing and other stuff. But alot of irritating things just "happen". I've seen a couple of strange failures in the laptops of people I work with, more so than others at least. There ARE people out there who swear by these, so that may be you too and I'm no guru, but I know a thing or two about computers and I don't like'em at all. Caveat.
I used this drive for just over a year. It worked great at first. I stored all my very important files on it. I was using it as a back-up device.Suddenly, without warning, the drive fried one day. I couldn't access it. Customer support was no help. I ended up losing all my files--over 3 years of research.I looked around and talked to some other people. Apparently, this is a very common problem with Maxtor USB drives. That's why Maxtor doesn't issue longer warranties.
I have not actually tried this remote...I want to, and I hear great things about it, but Amazon refuses to honor it's own pricing on this item. They have listed it for $59.99 for about one day every month or so over the past 6 months. They then send out an email claiming they have it back ordered and give you a ridiculously long wait time (hoping you cancel). If you opt to wait (as I and MANY others have during each of these "sales"), they will just cancel your order in a couple of months, claiming that they cannot get them in from any distributor (although they still list it for sale by another company at twice the price and every month sell it themselves for $59.99 for one day). This is typical and blatant bait and switch, telling their customers they simply cannot get the item in stock...ever again, but yet continue to sell it at the same price advertised to you for short periods of time once a month to increase traffic to their website. This has happened to me with several products over the years from Amazon and I am finally outraged enough to call them out on it. I am not the only one this has happened to, I have done my research and they have done this to MANY, MANY people on this one product alone...over and over again. Hopefully someone will be able to read this and I can save you the hassle before they delete it.
So my father-in-law wants a &#34;really simple and easy&#34; digital camera. That worked out good because this camera didnt even work and you can't get any simpler than that! I gave this as a Christmas present if that wasn't bad enough. But, it always feels good to give a broken Christmas gift..its humbling if nothing else. Except I crawled under the couch and stayed there until everyone left because I was so embarrassed. It worked for .025 seconds but by the time I squeeled and threw it up in the air to look at it -it had shut off again. JUNK&#60; JUNK&#60; JUNK! You get what you pay for. Don't waste your life!
Netgear usually has a great track record for dependibility. Unfortunately, this was not true with the wireless router that I purchased. It worked good for 1 week. The 8th day I could not get on the internet. It could not find and IP address. I spent over 3 hours on the phone with Netgear tech support. We tried everything to get it up and running. Finally the tech support person said to return the router and they would send me out a new one. Which is what I did. I hope the new router solves the problem.
In the price range, these are reasonable wireless mics, but don't expect to get any reception if you're are running more than 2 wireless mics at a time. If you're set on this price range, check out the Audio Technica counterpartsAudio-Technica PRO88W-R35 VHF Wireless Microphone System for Camcorder UseThese are better mic quality and have better reception - they are a little more expensive, but are worth the upgrade. These mics are great for use with camcorders - I have used both Azdens and Audio-Technica mics with my sony XDCAM and the Azdens work OK, but the Audio Technica's just work and sound better and pickup almost no background noise.
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.
I don't write reviews, but this is one I think you should read. I bought this unit 12/7/05 and until 1/25/06 the unit worked fine. I then encountered numerous bugs which ultimately ended in me not being able to listen to the programming I am paying $13.00 a month for. The forums at www.siriusbackstage.com regarding the S50 have been moderately helpful but have given me virtually no hope in terms of seeing this unit to a healthy state again. Unfortunatly my return period has expired and I am left to deal with the less than perfect manufacturer warranty. Luckily I haven't subscribed to the lifetime plan with Sirius, because that only allows the subscriber to switch between receivers 3 times.As with any new technology, I guess there is a period where the bugs need to be worked out, but I STRONGLY suggest waiting until Sirius does extactly that with the S50. At a fraction of the cost, you can go with a more reliable alternative in the meantime.
The drive installed and perfomed OK for me. I was also one of the &quot;lucky&quot; ones who received a faster drive than what I ordered (supposedly, 1 in every 5 or so was randomly chosen to receive a faster drive). Take that for what it is worth. BUT, as for their rebate program, IT SUCKED! After about 2-3 months, I emailed Digital Research 4 times, and called twice, before FINALLY receiving a phone call from their customer service department. I then received the rebate after a total of about 4 months. Overall, I would neither buy nor recommend buying from Digital Research.
Do Not Buy this item!The funai corporation fails to stand behind their product, and provide accurate updated information.I also experienced major frustration with compatability issues because this is OLD TECHNOLOGY, last year's model. It is severely limited to 4x DVD-Rs, which are no longer available, even at Walmart. This, I discovered only after purchasing a spindle of 16x format. This limitation can only be discovered by trial and error, as there is no mention on the box, in the manual, or troubleshooting guides. The "experts" at funai take no responsibility for puting obsolete merchandise on the shelf. This has been very frustrating, and I think the unit will be returned. If you are reading this, you are one step ahead of me. Be warned!I wish I had read these reviews before I went shopping.
This card is much faster than my old 6800GS. However, for the first time ever, in the many PCs I have built, I have programs that run but with NO video. I have programs that only run after I deleted all software "updates" that I downloaded from their site. I even had to make adjustments to MS media player, to get it to play properly. Customer service consisted of the usual "technician" reading from a script, who told me I needed to upgrade to MS media player v10. I can't recommend this card, unless you want a fast card that MIGHT run all of your programs, if you're lucky. PS. it does get a bit hot.
The Zire 21 isn't worth even the low price you pay for it. It loses data constantly, has hotsynch problems that no one at Palm can solve, and is generally a very disappointing PDA. Save your money and get a real PDA from another maker.
I see this gets fairly favorable reviews for music and lecture recording. I bought it to use in dictation, and have regretted the decision ever since, due to design defects and apparent manufacturing defects.In the six weeks that I've had the Dictaphone (since its delivery), I have had the following, repeated problems:1) The battery cover kept falling off: It was held shut by a little tab, about the size of the period at the end of this sentence. After it fell off about 15 times, it fell off and got lost. That was actually a benefit, because now I don't have to put it back on all of the time.2) Sometimes the data transfers just fine; other times it doesn't. There appears to be no rhyme ore reason as to what causes this.3) The date and time is constantly wrong. I've reset it several times since I got the recorder, right now it's telling me that it's January 4, 2005.4) It's impossible to cue back and listen to the immediately preceding words. I realize that with some effort you can set it up to cue back 2 seconds, but that option keeps defaulting away (perhaps related to the time warp), and if that feature's not set up, and the phone rings, and you answer it, you need to listen to everything that you've recorded in order to continue where you left off. Even if that cue is set up, sometimes you want to hear more than the last two seconds but less than everything that you've dictated.
I was disappointed to find that my cartridges only lasted for little more than half the paper! I still have 80 sheets left. The problem is that if it ever gets jammed - even if it isn't actually jammed - that uses up the cartridge life! I contacted Kodak directly to see if I could buy just cartridges - and they said NO!!! I am looking for a new printer which is a little more economical...29cents a photo is really not a good deal in the first place, and paying double that even worse!
Review of the bulletin boards and the amazon reviews reveals that product has a known defect with the cradle. Like some of the other reviewers, my cradled worked fine for a few days, then just quit. Customer support is virtually impossible to obtain and Palm's web-site makes no mention of this known defect. After 45 minutes on hold, on a long-distance call, I finally talked to a customer support rep who admitted there was a problem and offered to send a "refurbished" cradle. Unacceptable,--I paid for a new one and they want to give me a used one. There are many web-sites which discuss this flaw, ...
I bought this drive from a local store and therefore didn't see the warnings here about it. But unfortunately the reviews here are all true. I've used the 300GB version connected via USB 1.1 & 2.0 and Firewire to various PCs running Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, XP-SP2 and even a Mac - they all have the same problems: the drive auto disconnects after a couple of minutes. Now I too have had to deal with their Indian based call-centre where the people answering the phone can't follow their scripts correctly - one gal informed me that I had to return my drive first for the "Advance Replacement Drive" program...Don't touch these units.
This router is merely "ok" if you need a wireless router in your home. I believe the reason people love this thing so much is the easy to use setup interface that comes with the router OS. Insert a CD and click your way through the wizard and you're done!However if you're a gamer or use a lot of internet bandwidth you might want to shell out some more money for a D-Link or a Buffalo technologies router. In fact, better yet, just grab one of the new industry standards of wireless "N" because that is eventually where you're going to want to be anyway.When I had this router it would constantly drop my signal or stop broadcasting the network. I would have to go upstairs, unplug it for 1 minute, and then let it reboot and broadcast again. As time went on, this kept happening more and more to where I just gave it to a family member and told them to use it as a hub instead of its real intended purpose.If you're not very good at configuring and understanding network configurations and such, then sure, buy this router. It's very user friendly and easy to set things up. Linksys knows that not everyone out there is good at wireless networking or networking in general. But if you want something truly reliable then go with a DLink or Buffalo. If you want something that's just as easy to use and setup but won't give you as many issues, go with Netgear.Hope this helps.
Uniden has given me a written answer to my question of how to update the maps, even though their own users manuals states that map updates are available on their own website.... " Uniden WILL NOT update their GPS products" Not to mention this GPS is not very accurate. It also shows POI's (points of interest" that have not been in my hometown for at least 7 years. If you want a throw away product, this could be for you.
I'm sure that this is a fine amplifier under the right conditions, but there is little documentation provided which explains which kinds of equipment/situations are best for this product. Signal amplification is a complicated topic, but this amplifier didn't help reception of my satellite, or over the air tv signals in an urban area. Eventually I gave up trying to figure this thing out - better documentation would be much appreciated.
I read and researched this product for a month. I was so happy to get it. I still have a 10 yr. old Canon product! It was great.....However, after only 6 months, I started to have "on/off" problems and now my print cartridge carriage locked and sparks were shooting out of the printer!Customer service is so hard to contact......their site is even difficult to download!Bottom line, this model is not even being manufactured now! Interesting, since is was rated in the top 3 by a noted consumer rating co. What does Canon know?I spent over $200+ on this, and it is going to the dump because Canon's warranty is limited and if it is shipped back to them ($60), THEY decide if it was defective or I caused it!!!! Guess who will win?What a mess......I'm debating buying a Canon product now?
I asked the person who I spoke why there was such a difference in prices from one retailer to another. He told me that the differences where because of the different versions of the machines and that I would not be able to update an older unit with new software.With this information I bought the unit from 17th Street Photo.When I called Garmin they told me that there is no different versions and that any updates would be available to me after buying the unit. With this information I could have bought it from another store at a lower price.I gave my review regarding my purchase, but after finding out from Garmin that there is no difference between years or (versions as I was told) I change my review.The following day a representative from 17th Street Photo called me asking me to change my review for a 20 dollar refund, I told them that I would have to think about it and to call me back later.I found this to be insulting and when they called me back I told them that I would not change my review and that in fact I was going to change my review again letting other customers know what they were doing to gain a better review, they then offered me 30 dollars to remove my review, but I refused.I believe that people should know what this company is doing to gain the trust of customer to buy their products. If they had no stars that's what I would have given them.Garmin 010-00567-00 Zumo 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle Navigator
As far as taking pictures, it isn't bad, but there is no optical viewfinder, and the LCD screen is impossible in bright light. It gives new meaning to "point and shot." And there is no automatic lens cover, so the lens is vunerable and gets dirty easily.
I bought this cam off ebay for $11.00 delivered. I installed it in about 5 minutes, from opening the box to seeing the first image. The problem with this cam is that it does not work in low light. All I got was a big dark moving blob. With lots of light, it works great. But, without light, good luck!
This is a 5-star product when it works. But as is described in many places on the internet, it shuts off if there is vibration. For me, this means I cannot use it while skiing, because as soon as I start doing moguls, it shuts off.I described the problem to Garmin, and they asked me to return it to them. But then they sent the same unit back to me saying everything is normal with it.I found a do-it-yourself repair described on the internet. You can crack open the 60CSX case and apply dielectric (conductive) grease to the electrical connection that is known to be the failure point. Sure enough, this fixed the problem (but probably voided the warranty), though now after 9 months of using the device, the problem has returned. If you buy this unit, be sure to hunt down the instructions for applying conductive grease. There are lots of helpful instructions and photos on the web.
I bought this antenna for my Pioneer GEX-P910XM tuner in my car. I like the profile of the antenna, but I have had many dropouts. I have an XM Commander with the mini antenna and have had few dropouts. This antenna is not even worth the $14 that I paid for it. I don't know if its defective or what, but I would not recommend this antenna to anyone. Visit XMFAN.com before buying any XM radio equipment, the people there willl be willing to help you make a good decision.
Several problems:Both of the battery covers cracked soon after I got them. Design flaw in the coverSecond, they don't work farther than 20-30 feet. Using a friends to debug, one of them doesn't transmit well.they're old enough now Motorola no longer offers support on them, repair or replace.
I give it 2 stars for design and zero for performance. The physical attributes of this unit are great - rock solid mounting bracket, small size, moderate cost. Unfortunately its performance is terrible - low res, bad color reproduction, lousy low light performance. A mobile user will likely encounter many sub-optimal lighting situations and this camera isn't up to the task. Avoid this model unless you absolutely need the tiny form factor and don't care about image quality.
Although I've followed the instructions carefully and programmed in the S.A.M.E. codes for my county and a couple surrounding counties, this unit doesn't issue any weather alerts. There have been alert conditions in the area over the past 3 weeks, but the radio is silent. I can push the button and listen to normal weather radio, but again no alerts.I'm probably going to purchase another type of weather alert radio locally and try again.D. Robertson
Living in a country where stations don't need much power to get good coverage, I figured this might be a good buy. I was wrong, way wrong.Even the weakest of stations step over the transmitter's signal like it wasn't there. I had to resort to tuning slightly off frequency so the FM stations would be tuned out.. and even then performance was only marginal.I'm taking this thing back to the store tomorrow. Not worth it.
We have also had trouble with 2 of these routers, each after about 2 years of use. I don't know what the life of a router is, but I would hope longer than a couple of years. Both times we experienced freezing, and internet gradually got slower and slower, connectivity dropped many times, etc. When internet is hooked up directly to the modem, it runs fast. We almost bought a new computer thinking that was our issue. Glad we figured it out! I won't be buying another one like this.
It is a good product once you figure out how to make the camera work. We could not focus the camera for one month. We were about to return it when finally by twisting the lens we made it work. I think the instructions should say something about it.
I bought this board, (post to be new) recived the board gave it to the computer store to install into my system, (old board worked off and on) the store is telling me the board looks like it was used, or some one had tryed it, and the install book pages were looked at you can tell when you look and a new book if some one and looked and it, the pages have been folded open, thats what the computer store told me, there have build me many custom computers, there is not a dout in my mind the boad is bad and the person (guye) or what ever he is call, knew the board was junk, its been a week since I email him, this person is not very responible sell, and should be avoided.
This software says it's supports Windows XP but it does not. Voyetra does not have good customer service. This is what Voyetra had to say about this package:&quot;The USB Music Studio Kit is compatible with Windows XP. The drivers just aren't XP certified, but that doesn't mean they don't work.They do work of course, otherwise how could we sell it?&quot;If you are on XP it will give you a warning that it is not XP certified and it may damage your system.If you have $50 to gamble on this package then go for it.
I own this model of television and have been pretty happy with it for about four years. Unfortunately about a month ago turning the set on became problematic. It makes a clicking sound for a few minutes before giving up. Sometimes it eventually turns on after several attempts. I researched this issue via the internet and discovered that my problem is typical. Apparently the capacitors that Samsung used on their boards were not rated to an appropriate voltage so they burn out. I spoke to a Samsung service representative and they deny that there is an issue with this model, even though a simple Google search says otherwise. They offered to send a technician to my house but said that I would be responsible for the cost of the repair. I've decided to replace the faulty capacitors myself, just like many others who have had this issue (search for "samsung lcd tv repair capacitor" on youtube for examples). I will not be purchasing any more Samsung products, however. A $1400 television set (the price when I bought it) should last longer.
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.
I almost lost my 60GB iPod using this case. As other reviewers have noted, the case does not close securely over the product it is advertised to fit! I had it on my belt while mowing. The iPod fell out onto the ground. If I had not slammed on the tractor brakes, I would have run over an iPod that cost me $399. In my opinion, the case is poorly designed and the hard plastic cannot stretch the way leather can. I'm going back to a leather case. BTW, I did run over half of the plastic case so the rest went into the trash can - $20 wasted.
Unfortunately, Earthlink has saddled me with a succession of these modems. I would estimate average life expectancy to be under one year. What's worse is the fact that they die a slow, intermittent death. It's just random enough to make you change all the cables, perform myriad troubleshooting routines, call customer service... and then resign yourself to the fact that it has yet again croaked. Run away. Run away quickly.
The product description says "Portable am/fm radio and MP3 player." This is FALSE! It is actually supposed to play MP3 files you have TRANSFERED to a CD. Truth be told it doesn't even do that. It plays regular CD's and the radio but that's it. Very misleading advertisment. Very disappointing product. I could have bought something comparable to this for a fraction of the cost at any local discount store without the outrageous shipping cost. Now, let's see how quickly they get the return done! I will keep you posted. My advise, stick with Wally World!!! Here' a product link, see you you can draw the same conclusion as I did?Coby CX-CD236 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio
1st one didn't work...doa...2nd didn't allow itunes to sync completely.Customer support will not support ipods that have non-itunes music on the device!!!!!!!!!! (even though it is from my own cd library and even though they allow you to rip from cd).You can only call a Apple store to talk to someone and that someone only reads from script of info that is on the website anyway....Support is a joke.Creative's machine is worth looking at....
I loved my ipod, for however long the battery lasted, but as i began charging it and leaving it until my next use, it began depleting its own battery without any use. It has now been 3 weeks, and my iPod holds a full charge for about an hour WITH OUT TURNING IT ON! My only choice is to return my iPod to Apple, and they want MONEY!! even though it is still in the warrenty. I Highly recommend opting for another mp3 player, as this one costs more than mosts, offers great everything but battery. If you always have a plug within 2 feet of you, you might not have this problem, but for most of us, the point of this is to take us AWAY from plugs, and computers.
these headphones arrived a day late.these headphones have only OK sound quality for the price.but they are just so easy to break...day 25 of having them a wire pulled loose... it was only held in by school glue.when you think about getting these headphones... just... no.
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.
You will be lucky if you get 2 or 3 to work out of a 15 pack spindle! Don't waste your money on memorex like I did, get some verbatim discs, they work every time!
I sure wish this worked because I could really use it. Unfortunately I had to give up on this one as the accuracy was pathetic. It was not just a matter of a few mistakes. There were so many that the meaning was lost as well. I tried hard to adjust and follow their instructions for more accuracy, but to no avail. It is being returned.
Was surprised by the fact that speed is restricted to trolling only with this product. Makes it hard to speed to where the fish are. This should have been noted in the sales literature. Guess I will be sending it back.
In the past two weeks, I've gone through two of these. The first time, all the extra buttons on the keyboard stopped working in under an hour. I could type and hit Enter, but nothing beyond that. All the special function keys, print screen, num lock, etc. all stopped working. I reset the device connection, did all the basic troubleshooting tasks, but no go. I figured I'd somehow gotten a faulty keyboard and exchanged it for a new one.First off, upon getting the new set home, the mouse wouldn't work. I was using it through USB and there was no response. Switching USB ports had no effect. Finally, I had to use the PS/2 adaptor the mouse comes with and then it worked fine. And, I must say, I really like the mouse. The scroll wheel is really smooth, unlike Logitech mice which you can actually feel clicking when you scroll. It's just a little detail that makes a big difference to me. One thing to add, though, the mouse isn't very precise. I very often find myself clicking on boxes or buttons multiple times to try to get the mouse to register it. This is because, although visually the pointer will be over the button or checkbox, the mouse software isn't registering it. I have to move the pointer a little bit off to hit the hot spot. A bit disconcerting and unsatisfactory in $100 product. (This is even with the 'Enable Mouse Precision' option turned on.)Then yesterday the keyboard began having the same problems as the last one. I moved the receiver around, thinking maybe it was too close, then thinking maybe it was too far. No go! None of the buttons on my keyboard work. I can't open My Documents, Calculator, Media...nothing.One thing that decided me against this keyboard is that it doesn't work well with Winamp. I'm a loyal fan of Winamp and hate Windows Media Player with a passion. I found that, about 75% of the time, the media buttons will not function with my Winamp player. I can't forward, rewind, stop, nothing. I thought maybe it was the general problem I'd been having with the keyboard buttons not functioning. So I opened up Windows Media Player to test it out and lo and behold everything worked perfectly! Obviously Microsoft's software is biased towards Media Player, but I'm not falling for it.Also, I bought this keyboard because I needed something quiet. My old Logitech Elite keyboard (which I love) began being a bit too clacky. I found I was disturbing my roommate with my late night gaming sessions. So I brought the Logitech Elite to work and went out and played with various keyboards at the store to see which were quieter. This Microsoft Optical Elite seemed quiet in the store, but after just a week of use, the keys are already no longer so soft. Shrug, maybe I type too hard.So, to make a long story longer, I'm returning this and am swearing off Microsoft products for a while. I think I'm going to try out the Logitech LX700, which also has quiet keys and a quality name that I trust. I'll write a review on that one too after I've used it for a bit.
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!
This player skipped on every disc I tried to play; manufactured CD's, homemade CD-R's and MP3s burned to a CD. Every single disc skipped terribly. Very poor performance. I ended up returning it.
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.
It took forever to "enroll" a fingerprint. Despite trying multiple fingers was unable to get any consistent recognition--takes far longer to get a good swipe then to type a password. Am sending it back.
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.
I obtained this camera with great expectations. I have got to say that it takes decent pictures but we are far from that optimal product sought to bridge the simple point&shoots; and the DSLR. If all intermediate products were like the H9 I would definitely suggest 1) take a big DSLR and 2) keep a good point&shoot; at hand instead.On a practical point:PROS1) Nice DSLR-like feel2) Interesting manual options3) Image quality in settings like face-detection is superb4) If you manage to keep the digital noise down (i.e., below ISO 200)and understand all the different options and crevices to get to them (see CONS) then you can manage to have some incredible shots!5) The possibility of using infra-red photography is exciting (but then again see CONS)CONS1) Overall image quality is not satisfactory, particularly if you aim at having perfect, non blurry, stock-quality images; color fringing is a big bummer!2) High sensitivity (up to ISO 3200!) with all that noise means little to me3) The choice of having a 74mm filter size is absurd, and this alone should entitle owners to full reimbursement: How on earth did Sony come up with this one? Very expensive, Sony brand-only filters, with limited choice and, on top of that, a big, giant halo that ends up covering flash light (Q: Was this done on purpose to irritate customers or simply because they are perceived as dumb?)4) Use of infra-red photography could be fun, but then again you will go nowhere without an appropriate filter (I've got one, but it seems not to be the good one, for a good one expect to spend over $200!!!), and anyway instructions for IR are nowhere to be found (unless they are in the enclosed CD)5) The learning time to get to know this camera is bound to be too long; probably, by the time you're done a few dozens of newer, better cameras are out there at a lower price than this one.CONCLUSIONS: Don't waste time and money with this camera, unless you get it for free (i.e., as a gift). Then again you can always get some nice shots. But, overall, what was the point from Sony to generate such a hybrid consumer product?
I received this item as a gift in December 2009. By January 2011, it no longer received radio broadcasts. I know the problem is with the unit, since I was able to get several weather stations on another radio. It still tells me the time, albeit poorly since there is a few minute per month drift.Even when this item was working, it had some annoying design flaws. The volume step levels are way too coarse for regular use. Simply put, there was no level between mute and the lowest volume level setting that wasn't deafening. It also has an annoying button beep that is very unpleasant.Another feature that would be useful is to allow the user to set the types of alerts that set off the alarm. That way, I could only have it wake me up in the middle of the night if there's a tornado warning, not just whenever there is a thunderstorm.From other reviews, it's apparent that I'm not the only person who had a unit fail. Save your money and go with another brand.
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?
Spend a couple of extra dollars and get the JVC HA-FX33 headphones that have nice soft earbuds that you squish so that they will expand in your ear canals and actually give you some sound isolation. (If you pick an unpopular color then the JVCs truly are only a couple of dollars more than the Cobys.)The Cobys are cheap - both in price as well as features. The earbuds seem really fragile and I'm afraid one of the little plastic covers is going to fall off at any moment (I've only used them twice) and actually get stuck in my ear. The wires also seem very fragile (much more so than the JVCs) so I'm not sure what's going to happen first to make the headphones completely wortheless - crack the wires or lose an earbud cover.Sound quality seems adequate so far, but I've only used them to listen to the tinny in-flight audio, it's hard to really judge.Since the earbuds are so fragile and since they are one-size-doesn't fit all, they don't provide much sound isolation, which was the main reason I bought the earbuds. Without active noise suppression, which requires batteries to electronically cancel out ambient noise, and which therefore adds bulk and weight, noise-isolating headphones have to rely on plugging your ear canal (like ear plugs) to block noise, and if the earphones don't fit, they don't reduce ambient noise.
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.
I bought this recorder module for the purpose of recording classes at a music symposium I attended this month. There were 5 daily classes from 9:00 - 5:30. I was surprised on the first day to see the iPod shut down halfway through the first class with a drained battery. I assumed that I hadn't charged the iPod fully, plugged it in during dinner and prepared for the next day. Sure enough, after less than 2 hours my battery was dead again. I went out during dinner and purchased an Olympus solid-state recorder which lasted the final 3 days on a single AAA battery, including recording all the evening sessions typically lasting into the wee hours of the morning.If you have short things to record, this is a nice option, but it's hard to justify when my Olympus recorder weighs LESS and lasts FAR longer with no hard drive noise. My only complaint about the Olympus is that it records in WMA format which needs to be converted to play on iTunes.
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.
Stealth ??? No way. This fan was more than twice as loud as my Thermaltake fan I ended up getting.
I got a 25 pack and two 15 packs of these on sale for use with dvd videos. 10 of the 55 resulted in coasters, and I'm positive that it's the media. I have skimmed through the working dvds and they play in a dvd player, and they seem to be all there, beginning, middle, and end. The few I watched played just as good as the original, and the picture quality was also the same. I was unaware that these were 2.4x, and for some reason my burner has been burning them at 4x, however from the ones that worked, there has not been a problem because of the increased burning speed. I don't know how long they will last though, and I have yet to watch them 100% through. The ones that are coasters burned all the way through but refused to close the session at the end. Some of them failed in the middle of the second layer (could be because I had it on 4x, but I doubt it because this media is severely bashed all over the internet, so I'll just assume the only problem is the media.) I have had 99% success with the memorex DVD+R single layer discs with no coasters, but I have yet to watch them all the way through as well, and again, I'm not sure how long they will last. I would not use memorex dual layer dvds again, however their single layer dvds work fine, but I probably won't trust the brand again for any of thier media. Especially seeing it takes so long to rip, and then burn, a dual layer video, and to have it fail several times, its just too time consuming, spend the extra money and get quality media.
I am a mac user and bought this drive to act as server prior to investing in Time Capsule. I now have it connected to my time capsule and was hoping to use it for secondary backup. After having numerous issues with it not reading, getting "broken share" messages, and at one point had to get a replacement on the power supply, I will say this is an extremely unreliable hard drive. Since I've been using time capsule, I'm much happier with my back up, but would still love to find a cheap NAS drive that will "mirror" my time capsule. I don't know whether G-Tech makes a NAS drive, but if they do, I will tell you G-Tech is a much better option as a company. I own one of their Raid 3 Esata drives and couldn't be happier with its performance, and when I did need their tech support on getting the right ESata card for my G5, they were right on the money and actually SAVED me money as I would have bought a pricier card. As a second note on LaCie: I owned another expensive pro drive from them and it burned out in less than a year, losing all the data.
I was disappointed when I received the case because it was different than the one portrait in the advertisement. The carrying handle and the closing devices/hasps are different than the ones I already owned. I am beginning to suspect that this case is a just a bad replica of the original. I am saying this because I already own a 1650 case that I bought at a military store and the cases are different. In addition, the case shown in the picture is not the same I receive. Again, not happy with the case I received.
Cheap results from a cheap product.Because of the way it is constructed when you insert a cd it catches on both sides of the sleeve and you have to pull back and make sure it does not catch on the sides. Very irritating.
I used this to clean my 52 inch Samsung LCD and it left streaks all over it!! DO NOT BUY!The cloth is nice, and I will probably keep that. But the cleaner itself was beyond worthless as all it did was leave streaks on my LCD screen!
I ordered 2 Zune's on Black Friday and the Company that Amazon contracts with did not let me know that they could not deliver the Zune's.Not only could they not provide the Zune's at a resonable price, did not let me know that I was not getting them until the day they were supposed to be delivered.I did get the Zune's locally (With Out Amazon's Help)3 weeks later and before Christmas and I am sure my children will enjoy them.
This montior does work well. I can hear my son breathing, and dogs barking and all of that very clearly. It works outside, upstairs and down. The problem is that I am spending a small fortune in batteries. When you plug it in it gets all fuzzy and has this terrible buzzing sound. I have tried both monitors and all the plugs in the house. So I have to replace the battery every day to use it through the whole night and that gets pretty expensive.
I ordered a 50 ft cable and look i got a 25 ft cable. Amazon decides that I can keep the cable or they can ship me the correct one and it would arrive on Tuesday. I paid for next day delivery because I needed it by the weekend so what good is shipping me another one on Tuesday. I have loved Amazon for great customer service and also taking care of shipping issues. I Have to say now that Amazon is now going in the same boat as many of the bad customer service companies I no longer deal with. When did "the customer is always right" get thrown in the garbage with the rest of the trash. I have a gig that this cable was going to be used for and now I have to start driving around kingdom come to find someone who has what I need. WHAT A HASSLE!!!!The sad thing is that the service rep I spoke with in INDIA couldn't really help and understood my frustration. I find it amazing that amazon doesn't give their service rep the tools to help customers who need to get a product issue resolved. I'm very jaded and these kind of problems have made me leave and never shop with certain companies again.Amazon, are you willing to loose another customer over bad customer service resolution?
This product worked fine for about 10 months of it's 1 year warranty. (Note that most routers should work about 3 years) I tried to contact D-Link to replace and they keep giving me the 'run-around' and are incredibly difficult to get in touch with.BEWARE! DO NOT BUY D-LINK PRODUCTS or THIS ROUTER!You should Buy Linksys, get your money's worth!
It's not very loud, but just barely loud enough if it's in the shower with you. BUT the volume mysteriously drops every 30-60 seconds or so. I have to pick it up and dump the water of it to get the volume back. I sent the first one back and the second one was the same!!!
I have another Sandisk mp3 player and never had any problems.This one is next to impossible to erase the preloaded music and I was never able to download from my computer without error messages. I thought it might be me or my system but had my electronic engineer son try on his with the same results. This player will find it's way to the trash.
I've seen the other reviews, and fully expected to have an excellent experience w/ the optical mouse, but within 10 minutes I knew I had made a mistake.I like to have a minimum of mouse movement, so I turn the sensitivity of my mouse up high. I'm used to having 2 inches of side to side mouse movement make the pointer cross my 19" 1280x768 screen. Hooking up the optical mouse, I found it very similar to my analog mouse - at first. But then I noticed that the pointer, while moving fine on strict horizontal or vertical motions, seemed to stutter on diagonal motions. Trying to move the pointer on a 45 degree angle across the screen, I could see the pointer shuddering slightly, but not making any real progress. Moving it faster would then make the pointer jump way beyond where I intended it to go. At this point I don't know if it was my mouse settings, the pad I was using (tried several), or the optical mouse itself, but I got very frustrated not being able to control it as precisely as I had before, so I returned it. I'm now the proud owner of 2 (2!) Logitech optical mice and love them...
I am fairly handy with home computers and accessories but I could not get this printer server to work and the Buffalo help line was impossible. With one exception the Technicians I talked to were respectful and attempted to be helpful but they were not familiar with this piece of equipment and my connection was cut off after a few minutes. I was attempting to install the device on a Canon multifunction printer using an MacBook running Leopard. It is possible that there is a more recent version of the server software that will work, I was able to download a newer manual from the Buffalo website (not an easy site to navigate) but I could not download the newer firmware and the techs were not helpful with this. I am returning the print server to amazon.
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.
WARNING. DO NOT BUY. EPSON DOES NOT SUPPLY DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS VISTA. CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE. BUY AN HP, You'll have much better luck and quality is better.
so i guess ill give it the benefit of the doubt and say it took good pictures at 18mm to about 70mm, but after that you might as well digital zoom it. i bought this lens only a month ago and its already toast. i pulled it out of my bag this weekend to shoot with and and the mount was completely detached and broken. so i popped it back together (because its made of the same plastic as a coke bottle) and the focus ring was locked. i tried and tried and tried to get it to move but it ended up breaking again. this time the zoom ring was locked too. i will never buy a tameron lens again. you cant afford to buy cheap.
I bought this DVD -R because of good price. I tried burning three DVD's all of them failed by saying some error message.I suggest not to buy.
I thought it was going to be a Tivo for radio -like as advertised. Instead, it locks up when I do have a scheduled recording and the radio on (which by the way caused the radio to stay on all night draining my battery). It does not record in the car at all.The core features i am pleased with, the programming is good -the device's innovative new features aren't so good.
terrible camera which cost me plenty because i had to pay postage to return the thing. totally screwed. thanks for asking.
Be forewarned! The PYRAMID cables do not look like the picture. They're very very cheap quality. The 16 gauge wires are too thin... they're only 18 gauge. Very misleading.
This product is not what I expected. I guess it's made to protect your hard drive when you aren't using it, but when would I not use my hard drive?!
If you can't tell the difference in design, features and quality between a zune and the iPod-you should definitely get a zune. Afterwards, drive home in your Yugo, take off your leisure suit, put up your feet on that crack-a-lacken Naugahyde couch and crank up those bontempi slow-jams.Yes, get yourself a zune-I insist.
I have windows vista and this product does not now nor does it plan to be compatable in the future. I tried to use it on a frinds computer and it did not work and was difficult to navigate through.
I bought this antenna because I cannot get local channels through my satellite tv provider. I don't even get all of my local channels and the ones that I do get look terrible! I've had better luck with just regular "rabbit ears". I live 15 miles from the broadcast stations.
I fell for the nice look, the nice price, and yes even the nice sound. Brought this little "gem" home and was terribly pleased with my "deal". Pretty good sound for such an inexpensive cd player.Well, sadly, the story does not end on this happy note. Less than a week later, the "cheap electronics" demon reared its ugly head and my gem turned into a piece of ** (sorry can't think of a polite word). The CD player began to skip (a lot!!!), strange whirring sounds chirped up in the midst of my "listening pleasure", and even the radio wouldn't work properly, suggesting a short perhaps (I am no expert but I do know ** when I hear it).Back to the twilight zone for you, you piece of Emerson rubbish! And serves me right for trying to "go cheap"! *deep sigh* ... let this be a warning for all weary electronics pilgrims out there! I just wish I had read all the other (very truthful) reviews on Amazon before buying my possessed little piece of junk. They were all right, SO RIGHT! (except the one that said it was a great machine.. must be an empolyee of Emerson or something)I strongly recommend the JVC FS-H35 Executive Microsystem instead. I bought it in replacement of the Emerson and it was a real gem of a buy.
This power supply did not fit the computer the supplier said it would. On the plus side they did allow me to return it.
It worked great in all aspects until one day the turn latch that holds in the battery fell apart. It was about 10 months of use. I received a warranty replacement, and paid shipping. Then 2 weeks after the one year warranty was up it does not function in the vertical position. When I turn it to take portrait shots the grip somehow prevents the camera from shooting. I removed the grip and the Rebel XTi functioned fine, put the grip back on and it malfunctioned again. Maybe the Canon brand would have been better...maybe not?
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.
The ink cartridges are a real pain. Even when you use the gray scale (black&white;) mode color ink is used up! The cartridges have a chip on them so that you cannot use generic replacement cartridges without removing the chips from the Canon cartridges and then plugging them into the generic which is very tricky. Also the machine will not do anything if one of the ink cartridges is empty, not even scan! You are dead in the water.As previously said the cartridges are VERY expensive and you go through them quickly even using black and white. If you do any printing be prepared to pay. I am ordering a RIHAC ink tank so that I can run the the printer otherwise I would have to dump the thing.
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 !!!
I bought this TV for a christmas present for my husband. After 4 days of use one of the speakers blew. We returned it and got a second one of the same make and model. We got 3 days out of this before wavy, amorphous colored shapes began to appear when we watched either DVD or TV. I know Samsung is supposed to make great LDC TVs, but I would steer away from this model based on our experience.
I love the features and ease of use of this DVD recorder. Too bad it doesn't work. Then the disk tray started freezing up along with the on/off switch. I sent it to Cyberhome for repairs and got it back. It worked once and then froze up again. I have a Panasonic and tried a Sony DVD recorder. They are more complicated to use and do not have some of the desirable features of this model. Thus far the Panasonic works reliably but is more difficult to use, e. g. in editing. Wish Cyberhome could work out the bugs in their product because it's so much easier to operate (when it works).
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.
This is probably the worst device I have ever had the misfortune of using. Aside from the painful software support, buggy/crashieness of the device, and terrible audio format compatibility, the device is clumsy. The WiFi does not work as advertised, it wastes battery life (which isn't so hot to begin with) and this thing doesn't even work with Microsoft's own classic online music service (Since this is not a 'Play for Sure' device).Do not waste your money on this device. Save yourself headache and regret by getting a new iPod, or waiting for the 6th gen iPod to come out later this coming year. You'll thank yourself for going with a quality product instead of this hodge-podge, 'rushed to market', flunk.Not to mention MS' awful DRM scheme and policies with their music store. Owning your music is the way to go.
I bought this unit because of the great portability, good looks, and low price. Unfortunately, the performance has been lousy. It frequently refuses to "boot-up," and I have to remove the battery constantly to get it to reset itself. Also, the LCD screen keeps going out - coming back on - then dying again.I'm a Mac user and had counted on this player being compatible, but it's really not! You can't drag and drop files to the player like you're supposed to be able to do. I have to open Disk Utility and do a complete Erase of the internal memory (make sure you choose MS-DOS format), then drag files back on to the player. This is a huge inconvenience.
I couldn't get it working with Windows 7. I guess since this cable uses the a Prolific chip its not a good solution for Win 7 and Vista. The drivers however loads fine and easy to install.I found an adapter at [...] with another type of processor chip which works perfectly with Windows 7.
I was very excited to get the burner i mean hey i went from a 4X to a 24X but you have to know plenty about computers to get this thing going sometimes. They always say its an easy installation.. I got news for them perfect installations are in there dream land. Once i got the thing working it works all right. but if you aren't very good with computers go with a name brand its worth the extra bux. PS there is a TOLL FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THIS BURNER THOUGH. I called it once i got through i had to listen to faqs for 5 minutes and the tech support guy didn't speak good english but its better then nothing...ok its really not.. the number just in case anyone really needs it is 18008830206
I have now owned 3 pairs of these headphones (and a fourth over the ear version). This will be my last pair.Both of the previous pairs broke apart at the ear bud. The wire disconnects from the transducer and they become worthless. I switched to the Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style (hangs over the ear) Stereo Earphones to try and eliminate this problem.Now the earphone shocks my ear while running. I am worried that it will damage my hearing.I have slowly eliminated all the user-related variable to failure and determined that Sony produces cheap headphones that are UNSAFE and will fall apart. I can say this with confidence because I have purchased 4 pair total over the last 3 years.
i purchaced a malata dvd player/home theater back in 2004. we had to send it in for repair twice and returned several speakers that failed. the second time we sent in our unit for repair they did not send it back. it has been almost three years since we sent it in the second time. if you want a dvd player that will work and has a good company that will back it up do not buy a Malata unit.
I returned this product before even installing the driver.While I suspect the quality of the electronics is great, the mechanical design could be improved. I bought the camera to use with a T43 ThinkPad notebook. Like most modern notebooks, the display bezel is rather thin, with only about 3/8 of an inch (1 cm) between the outer edge and the display. The mounting clip is near the center of the back of the camera. While it does allow the camera to swivel to center the image, it does not have any means to offset the mounting location. As such, about 3/4 of an inch (2 cm) of the camera body extended over the active area of the screen, blocking viewing anything which might be below it.I suppose I could remove the camera when not in use, or move the active window around to avoid covering any information, but for a high end camera, I don't think that is a reasonable trade-off.Bottom line - I would not recommend this camera for use on a notebook which has a narrow width bezel on the display.
I bought the player and it plays MP3's but it LOVES to randomly skip ahead a couple seconds in the middle of a song and it also insists on making some kind of &quot;digital chirp&quot; in songs I know sound just fine. I'm using the &quot;LAME&quot; encoder and changing the settings does not seem to work. Oh well, you get what you pay for.
I read the positive reviews on this Sony so I thought I would buy it for my 18 year old daughter who is going off to college in about a month. While this Sony does sound good and has a decent alarm, CD player, and MP3 input, the radio is not only analog, but the dial is off to the side is very tiny. It also has no battery backup!!! If listening to the radio and tuning in stations is not important to you I say go ahead and buy this clock radio. I expected that the radio part of this clock radio would have been much easier to both see and use for the price.
I bought the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer to replace a broken 25 disc CD player. I have my entire music library on my computer in Windows Media format. I wanted a device that could play that media from my computer over my wired network. The PRISMIQ MediaPlayer looked like a perfect fit. Unfortunately the audio playback quality is terrible.I used the MediaPlayer for several hours. On average, every other track I played was distorted. The distortion included slow play, intermittent pauses, play stopping halfway through the track, etc. It felt very much like listening to streaming media over a 28.8 modem connection.I experienced the distortion both when I was navigating the menus and when the MediaPlayer was idly playing music. Navigating the menus caused immediate and reproducible problems. When I left the MediaPlayer alone to play music I experienced fewer problems. But there were still many problems. I consider 1 distorted track per 100 tracks played too many for a device in this price range. My experience was closer to 50 distorted tracks per 100 played. That is not acceptable at any price.As an earlier reviewer said; the PRISMIQ MediaPlayer is an excellent idea poorly executed. Even if the audio playback worked perfectly this product is poorly designed. The software is something only a Linux fanatic could love.
I purchased this machine late Sept. 2004. In Nov. I brought in for service. It does not play tapes made on other machines too well. Very shaky, if at all. Now it won't record. The DVD refuses to recognize DVD-RW when I try to format. I put in a DVD-R and it did record. I am very disappointed with this machine. Would not recommend it even at the clearance price!
Palm has acknowledged that a problem exists with static destroying the ability to hotsync via USB. Palm replaces the M505 and original cradle whenever this occurs, but has not yet been able to fix the problem. Of course, you, the consumer,will bear the cost of shipping the defective unit back to Palm and the inconvenience of being without it for any number of days (turnover is now 5 days). I am now on my third M505. The last one worked for less than three weeks.Apart from this major annoyance, the screen is dim, and Palm support is woefully inadequate. Franky, I hope it goes bankrupt soon so a real company like Handspring can purchase the intellectual property and make a go of it. I'm done with Palm. BTW, I've owned Palm devices since 1990, and had been a dedicated fan! No more.
There are some compatibility issues with WinXP, Media Center Edition (at least that what Netgear Engineering told me)! Be careful. The data that gets corrupted is not the data on the disks you install in the SC101. It's your computer that gets corrupted.The SC101 is not really compatible with WinXP. You need to install Netgear's software, including there own network drivers. You get the MS warning about not being certified by MS, but Netgear tells you to install anyway.The install goes fine. Problems occur when you create disk partitions on the SC101. Once you do that and reboot your machine, the machine drops to reboot as Windows starts infinitely, before you can do anything (like uninstall). No blue screen, just a reboot. I tried many things to stop this ranging to booting in safe mode, "last known good configuration", etc. I could not uninstall and make machine work again. Finally, I was forced to do a full restore to the day prior to buying this product. "EMC Dantz Retrospect" for backup/restore and, later, during the "please try this" period, "Norton GoBack SafeTry Mode" truly showed their worth!I spoke with Netgear during all this. First, their CS wanted me to install on another machine. I guess they wanted me to relive the experience. When I said "no", they gave me a bad time about not working with them to solve the issue. I got a bit upset and was transferred to Engineering. They told me on the phone, initially, that Win XP, Media Center Edition has had data corruption issues with the SC101, but the engineer working on that problem was not in at the time and would get back to me. Later that day they said Win XP, Media Center Edition was OK.If you insist on buying this product, do the following: install the SW, reboot, create disk partitions, reboot, and transfer a large file to the new partition. If you are happy with the thing, you've been warned.After all, what did I end up doing? I built a small server out of an old computer and the 2 300G drive that I bought for the SC101. I am running Server Elements NASLite+ ( http://www.serverelements.com/). It's great, fast, cost $25, its based on Linux, and works!
I'm mad. I bought this one to replace my old one. This one and the other one are doing the samething. I had a chat with an HP service helper and they determined that it was broke. Their customer service is top notch thought! They are sending me a new one for free and apearently I get to keep the ink cartidges for free because of my troubles.
I have no idea how well this product works, because it's not compatible with digital ISP phone lines, so it never worked for us. Nowhere in the item description does it explain that Brother machines are ONLY compatible with ANALOG lines. The tech support representative at Brother explained that NO Brother machine is compatible with digital lines. Please be aware when you consider this time!!
I use this radio for open water swimming events in salt water as a Pilot in a 15' Zodiac Inflatable or kayaks.Pro: Good ergonomics, has both 1 and 5 watts, clear communications, rechargeable batter or AA pack.Con: I was trying to make it through some waves in a kayak and the boat flipped. The radio was attached to the kayak and got wet, not for long and not at all deep. Now the display is fogged up and it doesn't seem to turn on.The ad says "Water proof", JIS4/CFR46 Waterproof Level. This is actually a level 4, out of 1 to 8, which only rates it for sea spray.Net: If this WAS water proof, I would recommend it. Since it is only rated for sea spray, I can not recommend this radio for boating. How does this get put in the Marine section I wonder?
Didn't work right out of the box! The disk tray did not slide out when pressing the button on the machine or the button on the remote. Kept making a grinding sound. Had to return this immediately for a refund. This problem was not addressed in the instruction manual nor on Apex's website. FAQs were very basic and unhelpful.
I thought because these are "gumy" headphones they would be comfortable but they are not. They hurt my ears as much as any other. If ear pain is your problem when you wear ear-buds, then don't get these.
I purchased the Toshiba RD-XS34 Recorder without reading the reviews posted here. I should have! The recording quality is good but the controls are confusing and the instruction manual is not a lot of help. I found that once I figured out how to do something I was better off writing it down and creating my own instructions. Multiple overlapping controls on the remote don't help the situation. I have had the recorder for two months and I now have it almost figured out. TV Guide is as described in the reviews. A nightmare. Finally left the recorder off for three days and now have the guide but I worry it will go away again. Can't record movies off HBO or Showtime and put on DVD unless it's a DVD-RAM which won't play on most DVD players. We had hoped to record movies and play on our other DVD TV but that's not happening. Editing works OK but takes a lot of fooling around with to get comfortable with it. There has got to be better recorder than this.
This filter doesn't do much of anything. I should have listened to the reviews. JUNK Save your money for a better one.
The printer does have very nice output, but it costs a fortune in cartridges. If not used for a few days the cartridges do dry out. Sometimes you can restart them with a little soak, sometimes not. If not, it's another $20 or $30 for another one. I have a Canon printer that lets you buy either the ink cartridge or the print head as seperate units. It's only $7 for ink and it doesn't dry out.On top of that every time you take the ink cartridge out of the Lexmark printer it wants you to go through a cartridge set up routine again. Then it aborts the current print job!So, if I want to do a quick print out on the Lexmark first I have to print a test page to see if the ink is dry, take the cartridge out and soak it, put it back in, start printing, then go through the cartridge set up routine, then start the print job again.Unfortunately, most people have already bought the printer by the time they research cartridges. Next time that Lexmark cartridge won't work just put the $30 towards the price of a new printer and stay away from Lexmark!
Received HP 23 ink cartridge and noticed that the "install by" date was almost 2 years ago. Contacted seller by phone and email. Phone rep stated that "install by" date is not important. (Why would HP put it on the package if it was not important?) Cartridge was worse than the one it replaced. Bought another locally and it works fine. Beware this Seller. Unfortunately, system does not allow zero stars.
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.
When it actually connects it works great, but half the time it just says "searching", and wont play. Other times it just freezes up completly.
I got my Mp3 player from gateway refurbished. I have had it two days and it just crash. First off they did not give me a software cd so i had to download it. The software would not work. I finally got it to work so I put my whole playlist on there. It worked great. Then the next day I decide to edit some songs then NOTHING. the software did not work. I tried evry thing to get it to work. I now have been trying to get it to work for almost 24 hours. And now it decides to crash. Good thing I bought a cheap RCA Jukebox as a backup.
So I was the first kid on the floor with the IPOD NANO, I orderedone from MAC the Monday of release.It arrives, we all OOOOH and AHHHHHI take it home and charge it for the nightWake up at 5:30, fully charged battery, put it onand get on with my day, by 10 AM the battery had DIEDCRAP!I call up MAC and they want to REPAIR this oneI say HELL NO! I just BOUGHT it, I am not sending this backfor you to REFURBISH it, I want a new one, and you screwedup my inscription, too.....So I am getting ready to mail this back, when I charge thebattert ONE more time, all night charge, fresh in the AMThis time, it stayed on from 7:30, when I started to use it until1:26PM, an hour ago, my NANO died from poor battery power.Watch out when you get these, I am going to return this and hopeI get a better one, if I get another POOR BATTERY, I am goingto get a freaking refund, this is BOGUSMAC should know better than to release a product that is crap:/
My battery was fully discharged too, and all the charger would do is show the blinking light. I tried taking it out and back in to the charger several times, but still no luck.Many thanks to J.E. for his description of using a 9 V battery with wires to the NP-20 terminals. I did this for 30 seconds as he suggested, and when I put it into the charger, sure enough it started charging. In less than an hour it was fully charged. I put it back into the camera, and it is working fine now.I had a pair of wires that used for something years ago that had soldered alligator clips to each end. That made it very easy to attach to the 9 V battery, and then just held the other ends to the camera battery.A GREAT idea!I'll never get another camera that does not take regular AA or rechargeable AA batteries.
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.
Poor quality little buds. I just bought them for the rubber "earhugger" piece to be used with other phones.
This item lasted exactly two days after the 30 day warrenty expired. I was so upset. This was not a good purchase.
If you have anything wireless in your home (wi-fi, telephone, robot, tv remote) then save your cash and run, don't walk, away from this lemon of a monitor. It may look nice, but its functionality is around zero. If you like listening to white noise at high volume 24/7 just to be able to hear your baby, then this is the product for you.
Wire is 10 gauge at best fuseholder is the only good item this kit is only good for 250 watts.
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.
Flimsy, likely fragile, and has rattles inside. I don't expect it to last very long. Also, the finish of the keys are too reflective of light. The glare is undesirable. Also, the key action lacks a solid, positive feel. (UPDATE: the unit "died" after less than a week's usage.)
I NEVER write reviews on products, but when something is this bad, I had to give my input. In over 18 years of working with computers, 7 years as a tech, I can tell you that the Maxtor External Hard Drives are some of the WORST products that I have ever purchased. I had a 200 GB die in 10 months, the company replaced it and the replacement died shortly after. I found a 80GB on sale (the 3100) and it died in 7 months. I made the mistake of not looking at the warranty period and was shocked to see it was only 3 months.. BOTH PRODUCTS HAD LESS THAN 5 HOURS BACKUP TIME!!They know that their 3100 is a low-grade product, so they only give you a 3 month warranty. I will never even look at Maxtor again.. external or internal. If you still "must," have it, I suggest purchasing an extended warranty.. for at least 3 years!
Already broken within the first two weeks of use...avoid this garbage product.Yes the sound quality was good, but what good is it if it breaks and can't even be used properly...
I have owned this printer for about two years. It hasn't malfunctioned yet, which I suppose is good, but also it hasn't wowed me with its abilities. It is an entry-level printer/scanner/card reader with few advanced features. It requires frequent preventative maintenance (print head alignment etc.). But the most frustrating facet of Epson CX-7800 ownership is just how inefficient it is with ink! Ink runs out frequently, especially black, and the replacements are expensive. Next time I'll buy an HP.
Citygear, also known as Targus has ruined over $6080 worth of my dvds.After just filling up the last slot of my case, i play one of the older dvds i had put in it and found it froze and ultimately couldn't be played. I look at the disk, and notice a small round curve of blotches of smudge/scratches on the top of the disk. I look at my other disks, and notice to my horror... all my disks have this same round scratchy edge. I try and play a few of them.. and they are all messed up. Most of my disks are burned copies, and even the authentic dvds have the scratches and cannot play.I know for a fact the top plastic flap is what has ruined my disks, as every time you take a dvd out or in the top flap scratches at the top of the disk. I even tested this with a perfect, non-scratched new dvd-r, and after taking it in and out it had the same markings. I've looked at different reviews from citygear/targus cd holders and found people are having the same problem.You have no idea how upset i am.. I am NEVER, EVER buying from this company again. All my movies are destroyed, and movies are my life. I feel like killing myself. Do yourself a favor, and please, please never buy this cd/dvd case.
I bought this printer December 15, 2006. It has a one year warranty, however the envelope and paper feed are giving me some fits. The warranty ran out one month ago and now the machine has these problems.I think HP is TIMELY on their warranty.Good luck on yours.
I have this switch behind a DSL modem. Since DSL speed is only 8Mb/s, the 10/100 speed is plenty. The unit is nice looking and running cool.However, it suddently stopped sending traffic through it today, even all the lights are working fine. I powered down all the computers and reboot DSL modem many times, could not find anything wrong -- until I replaced this switch with another one.I don't know what was wrong with it. All lights work fine. when a cable plugged in, the ports lighting up fine. But no traffic passing through. I was hoping if it died, at least the light also off, so that I could know it is this switch's fault.
This HP only lasted a year for me. First the fax went out and the error message was no help in identifying the problem. As of yesterday, the machine wouldn't print at all. It was a handy machine otherwise, but too unreliable. Short-term investment, for sure.
This is one of the worst electronics purchases I have ever made. Frankly, when it did work, it did not work correctly. I got virtually use out of it before it died. I must say I am glad that it died early, because I can get reimbursed for this piece of junk by the Mastercard extended warranty program.
I was very excited when I bought this DVD-Recorder. It's a beautiful machine; the quality of recordings is great, and I could even get used to the multitude of various menus and buttons.However, I can't get the TV Guide functionality to work. I live in Southern Ontario, I get cable, it should work. I've tried for 3+ weeks, with various postal codes, etc. The straw that broke the camel's back was the fact that even though I kept setting the time (and what a painful process that is - you have to go through setting all the channels too), every time the unit powered off, the time jumped ahead by 5 hours. Tech support just told me that this is because the TV Guide is not working properly. Their solution: (1) keep trying different postal codes in my area. (2) keep resetting the clock every time I turn it on. I pointed out that (2) wouldn't work because you can't make a manual timer recording without powering off the machine. So suggestion (3) was the best: offset my timer recordings by 5 hours so that they would record properly. I'm not making this up - this is the Pioneer tech support.There is absolutely no way of turning off the TV Guide functionality. I thought maybe if I told it that I don't have cable or antenna that it would leave me alone - nope, it still does the EPG (trying to get the TV Guide informaiton) thing all the time.I'm so disappointed, especially based on the amount of money this baby cost me, and the fact that I always thought Pioneer was a great brand name. I'm getting ready to take it back to the store.
I have a TDK indiDVD +R -R +RW -RW burner and use Roxio, it works flawlessly. Sony and generic CompUSA brand -R (and +R)have all worked fine for me. Another concern, someone else has repeat ordered these and has had different printable areas. I gotta think that the distributer that sells to Amazon is putting any old DVD runs under this label. Good luck, waste of my time troubleshooting and now shipping it back... At least Amazon has their act together.
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.
Mine needs to be rebuilt every 6 months. I mean, user error can only account for so much. and i have suitemates vastly more technologically inept than me and they don't have any problems. You can blame it on user error to an extent, but after a point you have to ask WHY is 'user error' only such a problem with the dell?seriously, don't buy it, you will regret it
The so-called easy setup wasn't particularly easy. I had many issues trying to get an internet connection, setup continued to fail for about 10 times. After going through the steps on the 11th time we managed to get setup to complete successfully (using DHCP). After setup I needed to reboot the computer to get my connection back.The very big issue was the speed degradation over my wired connection. It's like the bad ole days of dialup. It's going back to the store.
I have just received this product and noticed it only has a limited 90 day warranty. This is very unusual because the other Lexar 128mb memory I have looked at or purchased has a 5 year warranty. Why the short warranty? Does this product have known defects? Before purchase, read the fine print.
My boyfriend has been using this lock daily for the past 4 months to secure his laptop at work. Today it decided that the combination he had set was inadequate, so it reset itself. Now we cannot get his laptop off his desk, which defeats the purpose of having a portable computer. We strongly suggest buying a lock that unlocks via a key. Do not purchase this lock.
The Zune is a nightmare! I got it for Christmas in 2008, and was initially impressed. It is easy to use, can store a lot of data, and the battery life is long. What could be wrong? Well, I had my first encounter with trouble on December 31, 2008. Apparently, because Microsoft screwed up, every single Zune in the world crashed that day because of a leap-year bug. Microsoft instructed Zune users to let the battery die and wait until midnight GMT on New Years Day. On the surface, that sounds fine, but every time a battery in a device drains, it loses a little bit of potential charge.It then worked for several months, and I was once again a happy customer. Three months later, I had another encounter with disaster. The factory-shipped Zune sync cable got stuck to the Zune and could not come out. I knew that this could not work, so I managed to get it out, but it came out out-of-alignment. So, I could not sync it or plug it into my pc. So, once the battery died, my Zune was finished. Thankfully, after spending 2 hours on the phone with a Bangladeshi phone support employee, I could send my Zune in for shipping. I got a replacement Zune, and was happy for about 6 more months.Then, I had a weird bug with my Zune and had to reinstall the firmware. This actually happened several times throughout the Zune's life. After that, I was a happy customer again until last week. My Zune finished charging with the pc, and then would not start. When plugged into the PC, it would, but kept continuously resetting for eternity. I called Microsoft and they said that it was out of warranty and they could not replace it, unless I paid them the full price of a new device to do so. So, being the hacker I am, I opened the Zune to repair it, but could not succeed. It isn't worth the trouble, anyway.In short, do not buy a Zune because it has a lifespan of about 1 year. It runs proprietary software, and most of your videos will not play on it. If you plug your Zune into a PC without Windows installed, your Zune Player will crash. If your Zune comes into contact with static electricity, it will shut off, which means I cannot even do my laundry without it resetting. It will normally reset without any apparent trigger a few times every month. I have had two Zunes, and both have been buggy.
Do not waste your time buying cables online ... you have no idea where they are coming from and each one has shipping charges ... ugh! Tried this once and cables eventually cost twice what could buy from local retailer and arrived independently whenever ... Buy from your local retailer ... cheaper, faster, and easier ...
I purchased this 2 weeks ago. It does not work. I put the batteries in the charger. The red "charging" light came on for about 15 minutes, then it went off. The green "fully charged" light never came on. I installed the batteries in my digital camera (my camera takes 2 of the AA). I took 4 pictures and the battery low indicator came on. I tried the batteries in my friend's digital camera (different make and model), same thing, with any/all of the batteries. I tried charging the batteries again, and again. Same thing every time --- charging light comes on for less than 20 minutes, then goes off, and the fully charged light never comes on. The batteries do not get anywhere near a full charge, and the batteries get very, very hot while in the charger. It appears to be of questionable quality. I will be returning it and asking for a refund. I do not recommend the product.
I have used Memorex brand blank dvds in the past and out of a 50pack maybe 1 or 2 were bad. I have had very good results with the dvds. I bought an 100 pack with about 45 left, there have been 22 bad disc or will not play discs so far. I will not buy this brand again and just stick with Verbatim from now on.
I recently bought a Vivitar v3800N camera from a local, specialty camera store. After having the camera for less than 2 months and having shot only about 4 rolls of film the camera BROKE! I have taken extreme care with this camera and have not found a reason for it to malfunction. I will not recommend this camera to anyone.I am not trying to be harsh or unfair toward Vivitar. I would just write this problem off as a fluke, but I have had two of these cameras and this exact same thing has happened....twice! If you are curious about the problem, the shutter is jammed, for some unknown reason, which I might add is quite expensive to repair. I will not buy another Vivitar camera.
Save your money. Had seen others write that filter was assembled backwards and other flaws. They were right.Cheaply designed and made. Get a Heliopan from Adorama, you'll be very pleased.
Pros: good acoustic isolation, stays firmly in your earsCons: very poor sound quality. the earphones that came with my zen microphoto are way better, and they aren't that good either.
while I did get working hard drives in good condition, they were not the hard drives that I ordered. They were just packaged in a box with the model number etc of what I ordered but what was inside was a different model and lower profile drive. While this might be ok for some people we bought these specifically to go into a RAID set populated by identical drives, so getting shipped drives that were falsely packaged is very misleading and very inconvenient.NOT COOL
Bought it as a backup device for photos (works fine) and as a backup device for my iMAC. Was supposed to work with Retrospect. Well, apparently there are two different QPS QPCDRW121032FEM External 12x10x32 Firewire CD-RW Drives. Mine has Teac innards and isn't certified to work with Retrospect (Dantz' way of saying that it's not supported and gets a Type 2 error on my iMAC DV). The Plexor(?) innards supposedly work. How does someone order the right one over the Internet if you can't look through the translucent case before you buy it?
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!
This thing must have been setting on the shelf for a long time. When I got it, opened it up and installed it, it was totally dry of all colors! I have since returned it for a full refund and Amazon even gave me back the cost for shipping it back to the seller. Gotta hand it to Amazon. They do customer service like nobody else! I just wish HP would get a message here and provide better products and at a lower more competitive price. I've now just gone to Canon for my printing needs.
I have purchased two of these monitors and they will go in the trash bin. Samsung has not been helpful in repairing and I will not buy or recommend thier monitors to anyone. It is an obvious circuit board production flaw and they should make it right but haven't. Brown lines flash or flicker or the whole screen turns brown once the monitor warms up, a sharp rap on the top will make them go away for awhile. I must get a bigger hammer. ;-)
I purchased this unit around Christmas of last year. It broke after a little more than 4 months and has been in the shop ever since. When I contacted RCA about the problem they gave me the name of a local repair shop. When I contacted them they let me know they didn't even service RCA audio products. After a couple more inferiorating phone calls to the RCA service center , which does not have a toll free number, I finally got the name of a local repair shop. I am still waiting to see if RCA will replace the unit. I wish I had never purchased this unit and would not recommend that anyone else purchase it either. I would give it no stars if that were an option.
I have been using this microdrive occasionally with my Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and it worked great - pretty fast considering - until the last time I inserted it and turned on my camera. It immediately shut down and would not power up again. I had to send it into Sony, along with the microdrive, and they reported that the microdrive was "bad" and it caused the DC converter card to blow. $220 later...... and it only has a 1 year warranty.HITACHI 6GB Microdrive MD6GBBP
FUJI FILM HAS EXTEREMLY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEIR CAMERAS ARE ONLY BUILT TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY.I've had 3 Fuji camera now because they keep breaking. The last time my camera broke was a month past the warranty expiration date. Out of frustration, I wrote a letter to Fuji and the store I bought my camera at to complain and I didn't get any response from Fuji... I know they got the letter, because I got a response from the store that I purchased it from and they agreed to pay for the repairs.And, I'm not the only one, unfortunately you don't hear about this stuff until AFTER it already happened.
Its a nice case but not really useful. If you have a big hand it would work better, but I gave it to a female friend & the handle on the side does not tighten down enough for her small hand. The Skyscout came with a case to carry it in and you really do not need the extra case.
The Royal PF110 picture keychain manual provided is one of the worst I have seen since the Apple II computer arrived upon the scene 30 some odd years ago. Every word & phrase is in English, but the meaning is in Chinese. The software provided will not run on Windows Vista. After talking to technical support I downloaded the Vista Upgrade software. The upgrade software is worse than that provided on the CD. All I can say is that the device does charge the battery & turns on & off. Other than that I have no experience because the device does not operate with the software provided. I am going to trash the device & go do something more pleasant.
My Onkyo only lasted about 18 months before dying(i.e not playing cds correctly). 18 months! sheesh!The one best feature is that it plays mp3s.It's drawbacks:1. It takes about 20 seconds to power up before you can insert a cd.2. The rewind/ fastforward ONLY works by using the REMOTE ,and not on the machine itself, and works poorly.When this thing finally started dying, it would play 10 seconds of a cd, then skip to the next, play 10 seconds of THAT cd, move on,,etcI was happier with my old Sony.
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.
I lost my HP R607 while on vacation and needed to replace it quickly. I couldn't fine another R607 (which I really liked), so I purchased the HP M407. I thought it would be the next best thing to my misplaced camera...NOT!! I don't like anything about this camera...It's terrible! You can take about 4 pictures with regular batteries, about 10 with rechargeable ones (even with screen off). It says "auto focus", but I don't think it has any focus at all....not far away, not close up, nothing! It takes a really looooooooong time to actually Take the picture after you press the button. I really hate it! Keep Looking...Don't buy this camera!
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.
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.
Despite being pretty flimsy, I had high hopes for this case. Until I moved it for the first time and one of the components on the controller burned up.In the trash it went, I'm off to shop for something better.
The Direct Sound EX29 Extreme Isolation headphones should not be purchased. I used a pair earlier this month in a recording studio in Kansas City. The second time I put them on my head, they broke. The plastic is cheap. The sound is good, but they break. The sound engineer had another pair that had also broken. I ordered two new pair, one to replace the broken set and one for me as I did and do like the sound quality. Fast forward.....my new pair snapped a few minutes ago........same place as the others and same place as the pair in the studio broken prior to my arrival. Cheap plastic.....don't buy them until they design a new adjustable piece...........
Purchased this printer, and it lasted just over a year.The print quality for photos, the reason I purchased it, was acceptable, but it burns through ink quicker than my old Epson, and the ink is outrageously expensive. It is almost as expensive to buy your next round of ink cartridges than it is to just buy a new printer. It also frequently loses connection to your PC, and needs to be reset, but this is just an annoyance.The printer finally died after the cartridge holders failed to reallign.If you buy it, realize that you are buying a disposable printer that will last you about a year.
1. expect to spend at least 1 hr setting up2. Support calls are routed to India3. Item has no instructions included in packaging4. No support number listed with contentsIts obvious they do not want you to contact there support and I am always amazed at products that do not include written instructionsproduct is a hit an miss, returned this for a similar NETGEAR router and it worked great with a easy set up too.
Unfortunately, I did not comment on this product before. I found this palm cradle did not work. The palm does not get charged when in the cradle, nor does it sync with the computer !! First disappointing buy from Amazon !
I have had two of these fail in just about a year and a half. Both failures were due to the cable on the output side breaking between the plug and the choke. It is bad enough that Lenovo uses shoddy wire on this expensive adapter, but they also use a proprietary connector plug. It is therefore impossible to replace just the plug and you are forced to shell out for another complete power adapter. I rate this as a piece of junk. Unfortunately, there are not many other choices available. Shame on Lenovo!P.S. I found some supposedly compatible units available on ebay at very low prices. I'll give one of them a try since it irks me to no end to give Lenovo any more money for something so poorly engineered.UPDATE April 2010: I did purchase a third party charger via ebay for around ten dollars. The connector was the correct one and it has been working fine for a year now. It is slightly bulkier than the Lenovo, but I am highly satisfied with it and I strongly recommend that type of purchase rather than throwing away money on Lenovo's overpriced rubbish.
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.
1) No icon on my screen to let me know if the router is functioning correctly2) I never got anywhere near 108Mbps. This router performed worse than the 54 mbps router I owned. In fact, I never got an adequate connection and am now looking at router expanders.3) After 1 week, the router stopped working completely. I spent an hour on the phone with a woman whose Indian accent was VERY difficult to understand. She finally determined that the router was defective and should be returned. I had to pay shipping costs to send it to Memphis TN even though Netgear was responsible for manufacturing a defective product.After I returned my router, I checked the online information page and found that she had gotten my address wrong. I guess she had as much trouble understanding me as I had understanding her. I am lucky I checked this before they sent the replacement router to the wrong address.4) Beware: There are two different WGT624 routers. version 1 and version 2. Version 2 has a different chip set and is labeled "WGT624v2" I don't know which is better, but I didn't even know there were 2 versions before I bought mine.So far, this router has not lived up to expectations.
This was the first lens I bought for my Nikon D90. I got it used for $270 (March 2010) because I couldn't afford anything else at the time. It was a great lens to learn how to use the manual features of my Nikon D90 because the lens is so slow and difficult to get a good shot (especially indoors) unless you learn how to set the optimal settings of shutter speed, aperture, focus, and ISO. So I am thankful for my Tamron lens because it taught me to appreciate the better features of better quality lenses.Good Features:1) Great for outdoor shots.2) Great wide angle at 18mm (great for group pictures, landscapes, and capturing high rise buildings).Bad Features:1) Terrible quality for indoor shots.2) Terribly slow when autofocusing and quite noisy (can disturb guests at a wedding or a public speaking event).3) Build quality is poor and plasticky.4) The lens creeps a lot (meaning it slides out on its own when you point the lens downward).I compared this Tamron lens to the Nikon stock lens that comes with many consumer Nikon digital SLRs and I didn't see a huge difference. I think it is comparable. But compared to the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D and the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D prime lenses, this lens simply doesn't capture anything close to the sharpness, detail, and great looking bokkeh of these more expensive lenses. Bottom line... I never use my Tamron lens despite its multipurpose range since I purchased my 50mm 1.4D prime lens.Most of the time, I am taking portraits of people indoors.
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 was so disappointed when I found out that cyberhome can record only audio only in mono (not stereo). I returned it to the store.
Spent about 25 mins installing, when all was done the radio did not work properly. Stuck on channel 9 even after you hit the emergency channel 9 button. Should of forked out the extra couple bucks for a better one :/
I like everything about this player except everytime I pick it up it needs a new battery. I expected that after listening to the radio/music for 2 hours a day I would replace the battery every week. But, instead of 15 hours of play it should say 15 hours to drain the battery, play or not!At first I thought it was the carrying case pushing buttons so I removed the case and left it sitting in my desk drawer overnight. It didn't make any difference, every other day I am replacing batteries no matter how much I listen to the music.If they could fix this problem this would be an awesome player.
I bought this drive for storage of mixed media. Within a MONTH the drive had stopped working. In other words it would no longer bring up its contents to access. I see that there is a year warranty so I call their tech support and they say "sure we can replace it no problem", "but data recovery is not provided". Western Digital gives me a list of vendors who do data recovery and also will preserve my warranty. [...] The manufacturer and the vendor from which i purchased it all said that the cost data recovery is completely on the shoulders of the consumer. In short it worked for less than a month and is gonna cost me upwards to $1600 to get back what was on it. Total Crap! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
I recently purchased these headphones. The product was defective from the startup. The sound canceling was nil. The left headphone did not even work. The sound from the right headphone was of very poor quality. Perhaps I just got a lemon, but I guess you get what you pay for.
Purchased the SR325I here and was impressed with the sound. Then they stopped working after about 2hrs use. Returned them for repairs. Repairs lasted only about an hour then left can stopped working. Returned and asked for them to replace with new set. These lasted 15 minutes before they again quit working. Returned these to Grado and asked for a full refund and as of yet have not heard from them or received my money. Nor have they responded to the complaint filed with the Better Business Bureau.The headphones sounded good when they did work, the problem is probably an assembly issue and most defintely an issue of attitude with these people. BEWARE buying these! If you have problems with them you may be out $300 like I am.
This lens does not fit the Pentax KR you can see on the mount there is no auto focus connection. Had to return it.
I bought this cable because it had so many good reviews. It worked the first few times I used it, but now when I capture video from my hv20, I get hundreds of dropped frames, in even 1 or 2 minutes of footage. Now I have to buy a brand new cable ... Ugh.
the wire is 14g. the speaker wire is junk. fuze holder is for 14g wire only cant use true 8g wire in it better off getting something else. or buy ur kit pce by pce.. Completely Worthless,.,.,.,
I purchased a Mac in February 2005 and immediately decided that the internal speakers were not good enough. I purchased a Creatures II-white and loved the look. That snow-white color matched the Mac perfectly. The sound, though, was not very good. After 34 months, the subwoofer and the right speaker stopped working.I doubled the RAM, installed OS X-Leopard and additional software and now I am looking for a better speaker system. JBL has made the subwoofer and speakers so that they cannot be repaired. I was looking at Harmon/Kardon but this is the parent company of JBL. I cannot afford to replace speaker systems on a frequent basis. I checked out Logitech on another website and decided to buy Logitech Z-2300 somewhere else so I could return them within the stores policy and not have to mail them back to Amazon. Good thing I did this. The subwoofer and right speaker do not work! I wondered if changing OS from Panther to Leopard could be the cause. I checked my Mac's sound system. It works perfectly. I put the 2.1 speaker system from my Windows computer on the Mac and they work well.Logitech offers an e-mail customer support service as well as a (you pay for the toll) telephone support. I was in a hurry to use the speakers so, I sent an e-mail to China? or India? The woman who responded barely spoke English and, although I had repeatedly noted that I have a Mac running OS X-Leopard, she sent simplistic remedies for a Windows computer. She did not know that Systray (Systems Tray) is not a Mac feature. lol Her English was so poor that she assumed that I had installed a CD or downloaded driver software from the website. These speakers do not require any drivers, CDs, etc. Plug and Play. I later telephoned the other customer service and got a man who spoke American or Western Canadian English and actually knew how Macs work. He helped me determine that the subwoofer was defective. They go back tomorrow for a refund. No JBLs, Harmon/Kardons or Logitechs for me. Not much left unless I want to spend an awful lot of money.So, I have been looking here on Amazon hoping to find a better variety and good reviews. But, it looks as though a lot of people have liked the Creature IIs, especially the "look." Some reviewers noticed the mediocre sound but, I have not seen any long-term reviews pertaining to durability or customer support. So, here is my experience.Thank you and good luck.
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.
Purchased two of these one for myself and one for my folks as a gift on a friends recommendation. He must have gotten a good one. Works at my home distance around 4 miles line of sight but with static. Display usually shows check reception. It is unusable at my folks place looking out the window directly at the tower at around 6 miles. Do not recommend this product. It will be a real pain to return these.
As a Computer Technician at a major electronics outlet, let me say I've been called apon to tech support all the issues listed previously and more. HPs install software on this model is notoriously buggy, especially under Windows ME and 98SE. I have also gotten numerous calls confirming issues with the printer rejecting the inks a month or two after purchase. Sometimes purchasing new inks works, sometimes it does not, leading me to believe it is a problem with how this printer authenticates geniune HP ink.All in all, the customers who have gotten this printer to work and continue to work are extremely happy with it, but large scale issues getting it that far make me hesitant to recommend it.
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.
Light Scribe 740EFor a product to receive 1 star it has to perform, albeit poorly. How many stars do you give a product that does not work at all and crashes your system?Light Scribe the few times it did work did engrave photos onto CD and DVD. The only colors it can engrave are various shades of gray and bronze. Note: no pictures of Light Scribe engraved discs are in the packaging or on any of the Light Scribe advertising.The only Light Scribe blank DVD discs I have found can store 1 hour or less of video.The drive failed to recognize any blank disc and would continually display the message "insert a blank disc". I tried every type of disc that the drive supports and the drive didn't discriminate, it didn't recognize any of them.I tried the help on the HP.com Website it was no help and there aren't any driver updates. HP does not support this device. This product is less than a year old and still under warranty. I called tech-help the drive failed every test so I shipped it off for warranty replacement. I received a replacement drive in 6 weeks installed it and it crashed my hard drive.I shipped the 2nd 740e back and am now waiting for yet another drive it's been about 5 weeks so far. Do not buy this drive! Do yourself a favor and buy some lottery tickets, give to your favorite charity or buy beer for the homeless. You'll feel better...
I have two beefs. First, the printer software locks up the system with error messages each time the computer shuts down. I've tried numerous reinstalls, including a full reinstall of my entire OS, but no change.Second, the ink-jet cartridges are expensive and short-lived. I never gotten more than 150 pages out of one.On the plus side, the print quality is nice. But at what cost?For the same money, get yourself an inexpensive black and white laser printer.
I bought this cable to connect my Garmin Frontrunner GPS to my laptop and could not. GPS worked with my desktop (which has built in serial port), but USB to serial cable did not work, even though Windows XP installed the drivers correctly and reported that port is there and could be used. I'm guessing that it works for most products, but beware that it may not work with GPS.
I loaded one corrupted music file onto mine, and it caused it to fail to connect to any kind of computer. It continued to play music, and worked great, i just couldn't update my music. The computer would not even recognize that it was connected. So I called tech support, which was helpful, but i basically had to return it, which i did, but it happened again. Couldn't find out which file was corrupted, and what's the point of having an mp3 player if you have to start your music library from scratch? This time i am going to just have to deal with what i can load onto it in one shot, because i know it won't connect again after i disconnect it. It's difficult to change the id tags on your files, and the included tag repair software came up with some pretty off-the-wall tags, including some in chinese (i think), so only about half of mine are correct, and since that single corrupted file will make it impossible for me to do anything about it once i disconnect, it might as well have no screen at all, because the on-screen music info is mostly wrong. I'm on hour 4 of download, about 400 songs so far, so it's a bit slow. So set a day aside to spend with your microphoto. And you can't just hook this thing up to any computer and click and drag music, you have to install software, just like an ipod. And the instruction manual warns you against jogging with this device, as motion can cause it to jam up. That's right! So you better keep it in one place, i guess! I already spent too much on accessories, which i had to order from several sources, so i'll stick with my device until it just dies on me, which i am counting on. On the bright side, it does play music well, and it holds enough. Oh, and pictures. Woo hoo. I'll just stick mine on shuffle, and wait for it to die. That's how i will squeeze my money's worth out of it, i guess.
I ordered this lens because it states that it will fit Samsung SLRS, and it does not by any means fit the Samsung SLRS. I was totally excited for this to come in given the price, but it was a total unusable bust. I cannot use it at all in anyway because it wont fit the camera that it stated it fits.
After a few months, I realized I was getting electrocuted by these earphones. They're not made to last for sure. I took very good care of them, but this still happened. Don't know what to say. That's faulty.
I searched high and low to find a usb charger that did not have cables and had a fold away outlet prongs. THIS ONE DOES NOT. You will not recieve the pictured charger. I was greatly disappointed, but in a time crunch so I could not return it.
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 sent my router back after it broke, it's been 1 month in backorder, not recommended for any business
Inconsistent quality, iffy installation in Windows, and diagnostics only in DOS. This is the Linksys LNE100TX. We have plenty of our customer who opt for this card and have ended=up regretting doing so. The price is what initially attracts, but the shabby construction, questionable installation, and high failure rate - not to mention Linksys' horrible customer support.Avoid this one. You're not saving any money buying this card. You're only gaining headaches and dissappointment with the Linksys card.
Received brand new Ipod Shuffle for a birthday.I have a new Sony computer with Windows XP.I spent 6 hours trying to communicate with the Ipod. Apple support not helpful. You must download software from website. I did all that, with negative results. I went into Apple discusiion forum and found this problem to be vey common. I would think Apple would get in gear and fix this.
This was my 2nd LCD TV I have bought. The TV comes with many cables so you don't need to buy any. The picture quality is fair. In my opinion it is too, too bright. I noticed on basketball games and hockey games that the playing surface made the whole picture lighter. I tried to adjust it with a video calibration disc but I could not get it to improve. I also didn't like the MS response time of 30mm is way to slow. I f you are watching and active program, sporting event, or news with moving banner at the bottom of the screen you will notice how distorted it will look.
The AM FM radio is great, and so is the CD player! Good quality sound and handy buttons on the top so I can operate it even in the dark, after I've gone to bed! I just reach over and push the right button every time ! BUT, the cassette player was a huge disappointment!!! I've had 4 of these jWin CD players and the cassette part always breaks down - while the rest of the functions work fine, I tried ordering a cheap Colby...but didn't like it at all. I wish so much you could improve the cassette player function !!!!!!!!!!!
Be Warned: The item I received is not what is pictured. My item was sold by HottestDealEver Corp and it is a cheap adapter with no activity lights. The connections are low quality and my first test is not working. This appears to be false advertising. I have seen generic items like this for under $5 online including on Amazon.
I bought two of these cards, along with the Netgear 824 wireless router. Stuck the cards in separate Win XP boxes, and immediately started having system freezes and blues screens of death on BOTH boxes. I will never buy Netgear stuff again. Prior to this I was running Linksys 802.11b, and I really regret not sticking with Linksys.
I bought this and 3I other cleaners to clean a large mirror on one of my pieces of lab equipment (goniophotometer). This product put large smears on my mirror despite following the dorections on the bottle. This was also the most expensive product of the three. A cheaper no name foaming cleaner did a much better and even cleaned the smears from the Monster Screen Clean. This will be sitting my shelf or getting thrown away.
I am new to GPS handhelds and so far, I haven't had a great deal of luck. Regarding functions of this unit; I haven't yet used it in the field due to problems with two separate units having dead pixels (the first unit had one at the top of the screen and the second one had one in the middle).The build quality aside, I was quite satisfied with the features and overall function of this GPS. As mentioned, I am new to GPS handhelds and I found the 60CSx easy to navigate and to figure out the basics of its use. I was especially impressed with the speed at which it acquired a signal and the speed with which it drew its basemaps.Overall, however, I only give this unit a 2 stars due to having 2 separate units with a screen problem. Something at this price point should have better quality control than this.
I wanted to buy this item (since the 2.4MHZ item of the same kind did not work at my place due to all the interferences) but the previus review stopped me. I wonder if the previous reviewer's situation was corrected by amazon.com in that they sent the right item. I could not find the direct email of the previous reviewer to ask directly.
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 !
Really frustrating, the description said that it would fit my model of phone. But it was not the right one and did not fit at all. I won't even bother returning it because I've paid so much in shipping and would have to pay shipping again to send it back. Really disappointing and I don't think I'll buy another battery through amazon because of the incorrect information.
The size and metal body were too cool to ignore. I got a killer deal since this was on clearance, but a week later, it went back to the store.Why? Because I get horrible, random white spots appearing in photos. There was no rhyme or reason for them, though I think they were caused by reflections.I also had many problems with auto focus and constantly had to adjust the scene mode and flash to get a decent picture. Sometimes pictures would look great and other times they would be blurry, as if the camera couldn't figure out what to focus on.The LCD also fails to "gain up" in low light, making it difficult to frame shots in less than adequate lighting.On the plus side, the size and speed are fantastic. I would recommend looking at the newer T50 and T100 models, as Sony has addressed these issues. The CyberShot DSC-N2 is also a terrific alternative.
I recently purchased the Nuvi 370, with both the Europe and the US maps, fully expecting that the maps would be accurate and up-to-date. I was very annoyed to find out that not only were both maps "last year's versions" but the company only allows you to update the accuracy of EITHER map, not both. I chose to update the US map (which took over 4 hours of internet download time), since I was going to use it first. However to make the Europe map accurate, it will cost me another $169 to go on the Garmin website and download the map!! This is a hidden cost and a very steep one at that. It doesn't even seem legal, considering that the expectation of purchasing a new unit is that the information on the unit should reasonably be up-to-date. I will consider returning the unit since it is not as expected and don't like to be extorted for $170 in order to make the unit accurate. Who wants to buy a GPS with outdated maps containing directions to take roads that are possibly closed, under construction, detoured...especially in Europe? ALSO...beware of using the points of interest contained on Garmin units in general. The information is out of date...business have moved or closed and have not been corrected. There are restaurants in my unit for my town that have been closed for over 2 years. I tried to find a post office in a neighboring city and the unit sent me to an old location that had been closed for over a year! You can't trust the internal information and risk traveling on a wild goose chase trying to find that which no longer exists. Obviously, Garmin is not too keen on customer service.
I wish I could say these sounded as good as a pair of "high-end" cables from Target. They sounded much MUCH worse. The entire midrange was muddy, cymbals almost nonexistent. The soundstage just seemed so one-dimensional, I couldn't believe it. The bass response didn't seem like it changed... This was hooked up to an upgraded Rega RP1 turntable with a Cambridge Audio 640P preamp to an Onkyo TX-SR706 receiver. I did A/B testing with my boyfriend around as a control, and he also noted everything I just mentioned, so it wasn't just me. I wasn't hoping for much, but I was definitely EXPECTING these to sound better.Disappointing, to say the least.I am actually surprised that you can hear a difference in RCA cables over such a short span of distance.Oh, and when I plugged one of the cables in, it broke my input plug on my receiver, so I have to use a different one now. Be aware of this when if you do end up buying these and jiggling them. In Monster's defense, they advise you to twist the plug onto the input, but, I didn't think it would be as hard as it was.Buyer beware!
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
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 bought this last year believing the hype. People are always talking about how great the iPod is, so I figured why not try get one so i can have tunes in my car.This thing was nothing but trouble after i bought it.My first complaint is iTunes which I know I'm not alone when I say iTunes is a huge resource hog and will bog down your computer, so don't plan on doing anything else besides using iTunes when you run it(My operating system is Windows XP Pro SP2 with almost 2GB ram). After about 30 minutes I finally figured out how to add music already on my PC. Apple sure didn't want it to be easy did they. I'm guessing they did it this way because if you can't figure it out they assume you'll buy it from iTunes. I could go on and on about iTunes, but I have more complaints.Has anyone had as much trouble as I did with the touch scroll feature? At first I thought this was a really cool feature, and I liked it. After about a week though, the problems ensued. Why does the scroll have to be so sensitive? If I move my thumb just the slightest milimeter on the music track I want to listen to, it goes to the song after or before(depending on whichever way I accidentally moved my thumb). Might I say how much I really hated this feature in my car because I always ended up having to use the arrow key buttons to get to the right song. I think I have arthritis in my thumb from all the scrolling. OK moving on.The hold button on the top of the iPod-BAD IDEA. At first I had no problems with the hold button, but after a few weeks the button would be set in the off position and still the iPod would stay on hold. I ended up looking on Google to find a fix for this, but nothing I tried worked for me. Why couldn't they have made the hold feature like a phone where you push a combination of keys for it to work?(ex. press * then OK) I have a 30gb Zune and the hold button was designed with an actual clicking mechanism on the top, trust me when i say its 100x better than the iPod's. People have said on many forums once they were able to stop the hold button from staying on they actually removed the hold button...(no comment)All in all the iPod is far from perfect, but the only thing I will give it credit for is its battery life Then again I've only owned it a little over 7 months so knock on wood. I'd highly recommend the 30GB Zune over the iPod because it has an FM tuner, wireless, a bigger screen, plus the interface is a lot easier to use. Did I mention the Zune is a lot cheaper? Sorry to sound so biased towards the Zune, but I've had both and I know where my bread is buttered.
Too Ginormous, For Portable HDDexpensive with shipping $17.00, No Cushions inside. Ugly Up close.nothing to hold.
I purchased a set of these batteries for a trip down the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon after calling Canon to verify they would work in my Canon CB-3AH charger. Fortunately I had my original batteries. These batteries were duds. I was going to swap them out in the camera half way through the trip and they did not work - I charged them prior to leaving. I tried charging them when I returned 6 hours later after reinserting in the camera I got a message stating change the batteries and then the camera powered down. What is worse - when I contacted Canon they stated batteries and accessories have no warranty. I complained to Amozon and received no response.
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.
I too was in that position. I saw the link yesterday and made the decision today to pre-order yet lo and behold, the item is removed without cause.I specifically checked the pre-order webpage for an offer expiry date or something and found nothing.How unfortunate. I'm saving this entire webpage right now in case they try to make this disappear too. We should consider legal action...
I had owned the printer for about three months, start giving a cartridge error message. I did all the recommended troubleshooting, replaced seldom used, over half full cartidges and worked again for a couple of weeks or so. Now the problem is back. I refuse to spend more money on cartridges. I will never buy an inkjet printer again. Spend $200 on the hardware $1000 on cartridges. On searching through the web for solutions, I found this is a very common issue with this model. I would advise against it.
The fax function works fine, if you don't mind lines running through the fax. The printer is terrible. The alignment is off and nothing I have tried will fix it. I admit I purchased this 4 in 1 for the price and I got just what I paid for. I work at home and buy new ink cartridges every other month. In a year I paid three times as much on the ink than I paid for the machine itself. I'm so over Lexmark. I will never purchase their junk again.
We purchased this unit to replace our old (about 10 years) VHS camera - also a Panasonic - which operated well for many years. We wanted something inexpensive, and simple to use; without all the &quot;bells and whistles&quot;, and with the convenience of simple popping the tape (via the adapter) into our VCR player. Operation is relatively simple, and the picture quality is okay (not great, but what you would expect for a camera at this cost). However, the built-in microphone produces much worst than would be expected quality during playback - worst than our 10 year old camera. In fact, it is so poor, that we probably will not keep this camera.
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.
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.
You people sent me one that fits like it should sideways and one that has to be pushe in to work and I had a few of those.I needed two of the side push in type.
I couldn't use this item because they send me broken item. I gave them 2 stars because they gave my money back but it took a time.
Works properly etc. etc.I'm unhappy because it's just too big for my hands used to regular keyboards, laptops or even a netbook, so say when I reach out to the Backspace I never get it, or same with many keys.Another thing is the poor design in that many keys have VERY diferent SIZE. I've measured them, the N is literally TWICE as big as the M sitting right next to it. I promise, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TYPE WITHOUT MISTAKES for serveral weeks at least which is what I've used it, probably never if as me you still use 2 or 3 other normal keyboards during the day. I'm typing in it at half my usual speed and looking at the keys.
I bought this player for 50$ + shipping. I expected 10$ mail-in-rebate. I did n't get the rebate.I think the player worked well for about 3 or 4 months, As I used very rarely.Then When I started using it really, The small door for the slot, where we insert and remove DVD's got jammed. It is very delicate.I opened and fixed the spring inside. But It got jammed again after 1 month.Now when I tried to open the door to insert to DVD, It will open and close immediatly. It will not stop in open condition.It is not worth of our time to buy cheap Player like this.Better to buy a good brand name player for almost same or little bit more price.Thanks,
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.
I have had the same experience with this product, which I received as a gift. Turning it on produces a low hiss, which is unaffected by raising or lowering the volume level or by switching from radio to iPod input. The hiss is audible in the background of whatever you listen to.Fine, I thought, it's a gift. I'll use it as an iPod charger and alarm clock. That worked for 2 weeks. Then, at 10:45 pm last night, the thing's radio came on by itself. The alarm was set for 7:00 am, and the time was set correctly. And, I discovered, there is NO WAY TO TURN IT OFF now. I can turn the alarm off, and I can press the power button so that it's in the off position, but it stays on. It's possible to turn the volume all the way down (hissssssssssssss) or to unplug it, but leaving it unplugged all night didn't fix anything, as it resumed this behavior immediately this morning. I can only conclude that it has become the abode of gremlins.I'm going to try to return it to wherever my gift-givers got it.
I expected to be able to laminate 10 sheets of 8-1/2 x 11 papers. After all, the package says 10-pack. What it does NOT say is that it takes TWO sheets to create one lamination. It would actually have been cheaper to have OfficeMax laminate the 10 sheets that I needed laminated. OfficeMax only charges $1 per lamination. And the lamination doesn't seem very robust or waterproof. I should have bought pouches but also wanted to use a couple sheets for some smaller items and didn't want to have buy multiple sized pouch packages. If for some reason you do buy this product, you will need a very good pair of scissors to cut it. Overall a very disappointing product.
I bought this item three months ago and have yet to use it. It has great features and should work excellently, but I've yet to experience anything but headaches. A friend recommended the Neuros and loves his, but mine was defective right out of the box. The manufacturer was back-logged in shipping the item when I first bought it, and when it finally arrived, it would not power-on. I shipped that unit back at Neuros request and eventually received a replacement that worked for less than two hours before freezing and giving an error message. Neuros has had the second replacement for a week and claims that it will take another month before I can get a repaired or replaced unit. A good concept but it looks like they need to refine the unit before it can be reliable. Their customer service was at least decent, but slow and made many mistakes (sent the replacement to the wrong address).UPDATE: I've now had my working Neuros for 9 months. When everything had been worked out and a good working unit arrived, I couldn't be happier. Neuros gave me an upgraded 40gb unit for my troubles and I haven't had a hiccup with it yet. The Neuros works with perfection. I use it for music on the go, and to record lectures with the internal mic. The mic is not as good as an external unit, but far better than any of my previous recorders. I can easily record hours of lectures, then listen to my favorite tunes on the way home from school. The controls are very easy to operate and user friendly to learn. I LOVE IT!
My product arrived without a serial number sticker and since you can't communicate with Amazon sellers directly in a timely fashion, I had to call the manufacturer, Daystar, for help.Daystar would only sell me a replacement serial number because ANTOnline is not a registered dealer for this product.Since this was an immediate business need I bought the replacement serial number for $36 in lieu of waiting days for a replacement.Amazon and ANTOnline only refunded me half of the price of the serial number.ANTOnline, Daystar and Amazon all get a big fat F for the way this was handled.
This Digicam sulks..I used it for &#60; 2years and it has gone kaput. When I reported this to the Sony Service center they asked for $300 repair cost. They are living in anachronistic times when they quoted this sky high rate. You can get a new one (and that too the latest model ) for a little more than $300.
PS3 can not reach 1080p with this cable, everything else being equal, the same PS3/HDTV works fine with the Monster cable. Of course, the price is in no comparison anyway.
I purchased a Zumo 550 to go along with the many motorcycles I own. I thought it would be a nice tool to help navigate on my trips. It is a GPS and should be able to provide basic navigational information, right. Wrong! While Garmin added a lot of nice bells and whistles with Bluetooth and MP3 capability, it failed to include such basic functions as altitude and a compass that functions while the unit is navigating to a waypoint. It also fails to provide a heading indicator or any reference of direction on the route page. You can toggle to the trip information page and get a basic heading readout (N,S,W,E) but not a true compass heading. Give me a break.Garmin needs to provide the following fixes to this product.1. Provide altimeter readout. (this is a GPS isn't it?) It would be nice to know if you were operating at 500 feet or 15,000 feet.2. Provide a compass that is accessible not only while off road but while navigating a route.3. Provide a bearing indicator on the route page so that you can determine direction of travel while viewing this page. Again, it would be nice to look at the route page and be able to determine direction of travel. I know the Garmin 360 has a bearing pointer on the route page.Garmin dropped the ball on this one. The information I have outlined above is critical to a motorcyclist. I paid close to $1,000.00 for this product and it has in some instances less capability than a basic model. It also requires a $250+ antenna to receive XM radio. What gives?Garmin's marketing campaign sums it up best, "designed by bikers...motorcycle-friendly...high end navigation features ". I think not. Someone should have included a motorcyclist on their design team.
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.
When the player did work, it was excellent. Sharp playback, screen, etc. If you buy this product, BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. The player comes with 3 months of labor warranty, and when you see the Code: H03 appear on the screen, you will be glad you purchased it. It has to be rebuilt - on your nickel. Panasonic has produced an inferior product that breaks. Unfortunately, I didn't read a review like this prior to purchase. It will cost $150 to fix. Seeing as how I just dropped over $400 four months ago, it is completely unacceptable. Shame on Panasonic, which is a great company with great products, for producing something like this. They don't stand behind what they build. Buyer beware.
this is an alright camera. if you're an average teen looking to post some hot pictures on myspace, or just someone looking to capture a few choice family moments, this camera should serve you fine.what i liked about it:1. it's compact, lightweight and easy enough to use2. pictures taken in daylight turn out pretty nice3. the battery life on this camera is much better than on other cameras i've usedwhat i disliked about it:1. it's a bit flimsy to be honest2. attempting to take a picture in the afternoon, evening or early morning is near impossible without it looking completely washed out or too dark. even though it has a night landscape option, it doesn't really work.3. the flash causes a horrible delay (but that's been mentioned like 9,000 times before)this is definitely not a camera for glamour shots. i'd also strongly discourage buying it if you're thinking of using it to take pictures at music events.
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.
I was interested in buying 160gb ipod for the extra space. I usually watch videos on an iluv portable dvd-ipod player. 160gb Ipod classic, can not be read by third party products, apparently apple wants to make more profit making you buy a $50 cable, to be able to watch video on tv. It also has lower quality audio than the previous versions.SHAME ON APPLE...
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.
Expect to spend hundreds of dollars on wasted paper and ink not to mention hours and hours to get a single print. Epson service is a joke. When it works, which is not very often, the prints look beautiful.
there is only one unit although two are shown in the photo. this is not truth in advertising and walkie talkies ptt devices you think would be sold in pairs.
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.
This cable was very good for the first few months, but then started to degrade over time. It is now to the point that the side pins holding it in place on the iPhone has broken (specifically the springs pushing the tab back outward and creating tension). I had a similar experience with a different 3rd party iPhone cable, so now I'm just going to go back to using genuine Apple cables.
Not only will Windows Vista not recognize the adapter it will not install the software. The instructions are for installing the adapter on a system running Windows XP. Instructions on the internet are less than helpful and I was never able to find the Kodak software. A real dissapointment from Belkin.
I was looking for headphones to use at the gym without a cord, which tends to get tangled on things from time to time. I have generally been happy with Monster products in the past. The sound is OK - not great, but acceptable given the price. The big negative is that the the fit of the headphone is not-at-all adjustable. The rely just on the springiness of the plastic to keep them on your ears, so they feel like they are going to slip or fall off constantly. Might be OK on a stationary bike, but bad if you are in motion.
If I could have given this item zero stars, I would have. This is the worst piece of crap I have ever owned. I bought this at my local Walmart and was super excited to finally get one for my 30gb video iPod. What a piece of junk! First of all, there is a constant buzzing/squeaking sound going on the whole time whenever music is playing. As if that wasn't bad enough, after about a week, it wouldn't turn off anymore! The thing was constantly on all the time and the only way to shut it off is to unplug it.I read all the instructions that came with this lemon and I tried all their troubleshooting tips...none of them worked. I wish I had read the reviews here on Amazon before purchasing. I learned a great lesson about impulse buying!I have since purchased and iHome iPod dock/clock radio for $50 at Walmart ($44 here on Amazon!) and it is fantastic. Not as good as my Bose, mind you, but it's really great. Go with iHome instead and avoid this Emerson garbage like the plague!
I originally posted that this card was unreliable ( I had two cards fail ) but have since found that the problem was caused by my new digital camera 'frying' the card. Once the problem occurred with a third, different brand of card, I exchanged the camera and the problem was solved.That means that I can't really recommend or criticise the Kingston, as I haven't really used it properly. For the very short time it did work it was fine - the card reader is a little slow but great value for money.(I'd upgrade the star rating to a more neutral level but this option does not appear to be available)
You will like this printer when you get it. I did. Overall, it is laid out well for an allinone. It has a good manual, software and interface. Takes forever to start up (try racing it against windows xp, haha). But I've had mine less than 2 years and 2 critical functions have just quit. The auto document feeder died several months ago - a pretty important function for the all in one. It just quit working one day, no other reason I can figure.Then, just today, the fax dies, again no reason. I plug in the telephone line and the something inside this printer just starts clicking like a clock... endlessly. And now useless. I about threw this POS out my window.What makes this all the worse is this thing is hardly ever used. It mostly just sits unused, which is why I'm all the more aggravated with it.Lesson learned - I'll never buy an all in one again. It seems that there are just too many components that go wrong with them. Extremely disappointed.
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!
Before you buy this thing, understand one thing. When you mark a song, you have to remember the station you were listening to at that time. So if you have 10 emarks, you have to remember the station you were listening to at the time of each of the emarks. I wondered about this detail before I bought the thing and found no mention of it anywhere on their website. I assumed it would mark the station somehow. My mistake. Learn from it.
Although this charger seems to do its job, I am concerned that it could be damaging my laptop because it creates a spark every time that I plug it into a socket. If the spark creates some sort of surge, my laptop will be toast. The description says genuine Tosiba parts but it is hard to believe that it is true.
I got this item, but there was NO packing slip, NO instuction, and NO packaging with the product.. Seems like it was a previous return that was just thrown in the box, which was also not sealed. It seems to work, but this is a bit shady by Amazon to sell this as a cyber deal .
I got this camera for a photography class at my college. I'm a poor student with a single mother and I worked hard to save the money for the camera, but when I received it from the seller Greatvalue, it was broken. I sent it back and also I definitively used the correct address when sending it back they claim they never got the camera. They also refuse to give me a refund despite having contacted them for a refund before the guarantee had expired. I've contacted both Amazon and Greatvalue multiple times about this issue and had received absolutely zero cooperation or support. I've been abused and ignored and I'm out over $230. I will never buy from Greatvalue or Amazon again.As for the camera itself, I have since found out that these camera jam easily. I loved the camera other than the fact that it was unusable because it jammed when reloading the film constantly because it was broken when I got it. This camera may not be your best bet.
Have had these headphones for about 2 years, but used very rarely, maybe about 10-15 times total. Main issue is that these are big and take up too much space to put in my briefcase. Performance is ok, though sometimes there's a crackling sound just touching the control where you turn on/off noise canceling. Durability is a big problem...during my last trip, the cover over the ear cup foams literally went to pieces. I had to pick the pieces out of of my hair and clothing in the middle of the flight.
Bought this tv in July 2008, about a month ago (May 2011) started noticing 2 dark vertical lines that go down the right side of the screen. The lines look more like long smudges that run from top to bottom of screen. If you only plan on using this tv for a year or 2, it will work great. If you plan on using it longer, consider another brand.
I purchased the item to travel with it for trade shows based on the product dimensions specified on Amazon.I have been a big fan of Amzaon and shop for personal and business purposes almost weekly, but this was the first time that product description was nowhere near the actual. The actual net dimensions was almost 60" whereas the description says 32". Product return was a breeze as usual.
An old Linksys fan since 1995. Great success with their products and excellent tech support until circa 2003, after which every Linksys product I had then is still working flawlessly. But I wanted to try VPN, and the RVS4000 seemed the perfect solution. Considering the negative reviews on Amazon and that the only good ones did not relate to VPN, and not wanting to buy something suspicious from Amazon, I paid more to get it from Best Buy. Which means Best Buy will be the one to get it back face-to-face !!THIS THING IS pure JUNK !!! Just getting onto internet was Ok, but it took TWELVE HOURS over THREE DAYS on the phone with Tech support before THEY could "see" the VPN connection themselves. The tech people in the Phillipines(?) were GREAT - very patient, even emailed beta-firmware (1.1.13) which DID make a difference - once we saw the tech notes warning the XP firewall had a defect - which I disabled.So, the VPN server connection was open waiting for a client. Until it shut down all by itself an hour later... solved by powering off/on. THEN, by the time I drove 100 miles to the "client" site, it had shut the VPN down again - all by itself ! Since I wasn't interested in hiring a 24/7 babysitter to reset the router every hour I called tech support - which is what I had been instructed to do if the client could not connect. This time I was routed to India - to three morons in India to be precise - none of whom could speak English or show any sign of an IQ above 20 - and none of whom could figure out why I couldn't just reset the VPN router again (from 100 miles away) and try the client connection simultaneously, and on and on and an hour of repeating myself six times - with long hold periods between each repeat - until I finally ran out of patience.No doubt about it - THIS THING IS pure JUNK ! It seems Cisco has been profiting on the Linksys name while abandoning Linksys quality. I guess that's why those CEO's get the big bucks - finding ways to sell garbage in disguise.I rolled the dice in good faith, no big deal. But now I, for one, know to NOT buy anything with the Linksys or Cisco names or it, and to TRUST Amazon ratings !
I bought this drive for my daughter for Christmas. What a piece of junk! It rattled when I took it out of the box, and when I finally get it hooked to the computer the cd tray would only open half way. I at last got the tray to open and then I couldn't make the drive work. The documentation (if that is what they call it is horrible). Tech support is non-existent. Save yourself the time and aggravation and buy a name brand drive. I went out and bought a Western Digital drive installed it in 10 minutes and my daughter was burning CDs like she should have on Christmas Day.
I purchased this as a Christmas gift on 12-4-03. It worked from 12-26 to 1-9 at which time the picture failed completely (see other negative reviews-my unit wasn't the only one this happened to.) I tried calling the support number for a week, several times a day, and always got a busy signal. I also registered the unit online and posted two messages to the Apex support person (there can't possibly be more than one!). Neither message was answered (they ask for 24 hours before replying - I've been waiting 27 days.) I finally returned the unit to the company along with copies of my messages and return info. Let me quote a customer service rep from one of the authorized APEX service locations in my state (they only service APEX tv's, not dvd players): &quot;You can send it in, but I wouldn't count on ever seeing it or a replacement again.&quot;
Amazon.com is apparently aware that this Nikon accessory is being shipped without any product manual or instructions whatsoever. This is absolutely unacceptable. I have used Nikon equipment since 1970, many times professionally, under harsh conditions. The absence of even a short data sheet or instruction sheet is unacceptable. I recommend Amazon.com contact Nikon USA and ask them for an explanation for this ommission. If Nikon USA is unwilling or unable to supply a product manual or product instructions, Amazon should drop the product, and/or find a replacement, if there is one.
Product worked great for a 1 year duration, did everything a cable is supposed to do.Low grade plating however will corrode after some time in a variable humidity environment - anywhere below 10k feet.The end result of the cable corrosion?Luckily the only thing that occured was the HDMI port on the television was burnt.It would have been a costly error if there were only one HDMI port on the unit but luckily the Vizio upper end versions have two.I tried to post a picture of the corroded cable but the file was too large.The Belkin cable which had been used for 18 months total from my first HDMI port was totally clean as where all of the devices attached.Subsequently I purchased a belkin spliter and two more HDMI cables.p.s. All devices are on an APC surge protector.
My iPod earbuds were wearing out so I purchased these and the Jbuds. Got the Coby first and didn't even get through a single song before I tucked them away (for use in only an EXTREME emergency). The sound was muffled and the highs were simply not there. I put the iPod earbuds back in and all the highs of the song came back. What a difference.Later when the Jbuds came in I performed the same test. In my opinion the jBuds were even better than the iPod earbuds. Sound was better and the thin membrane surrounding them totally blocked the external sounds of the gym. I found that songs that I had at max volume I could listen to at 75%.
This battery is a piece of junk. Do not buy it. It says SONY on it but it is covered up by a Made in China sticker. It lasted about an hour the first few times and now, about 3 weeks later, it won't last more than a few minutes. It is the sorriest purchase I have ever made on AMAZON.
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.
i am not basing this one one or even two copies of these - i/m around number 8 in my ordering - for the price, they are very good for 3 weeks or so. then the right earbud dies. on 6 copies so far. consistently after 3 - 3 1/2 weeks, dead right ear-bud. why do i keep buying them ? the sound is great while they work. they are cheap. by the time i get to 10 badly manufactured copies, it/ll be time to step up to the good apple ones, but 3 for less than $20 for good sound is pretty cool, *IF ONLY FOR 3 WEEKS*. (when the next ones get here, gonna actually look for a warranty...).just watch. 3 - 3 1/2 weeks. right earbud is dead.
This unit will not work with windows XP and it's hard to find any updates on polaroid Web Site
Target will send you a pair of earphones worth 50 cents, and for exchange they will send you the earphones again!!!It is not Senn and it is not Heiser it's just MAX400 OEM Earphones not worth the price of postage.
Good sound and power for the money. However the receiver died after less than two years of minimal use. You can save money buying this receiver but you'll end up more than losing your savings replacing it.
The quality of the photos is great on the highest resolution setting. Zoomed in the photos are not as clear. After 2 years the mode dial popped off and I'm now looking for a new camera. Cost to repair is $[money].
I tried this last night and it's horrible! The scroll wheel doesn't work as well as the iPod's. It's a cheap immitation. It's basically just 4-directional arrows underneath a wheel! The iPod blows this away. Also...the sharing feature is useless! Nobody else has one. Every time I turn it on there is nobody to share with. The social isn't so social afterall.Now the major gripe...This thing is "chunky." It's ginormous! The iPod is so much more elegant.In addition, I had major problems installing the software. None of my iTunes songs would transfer to the player after all the problems installing.I'm returning my Zune and getting another iPod. I highly suggest if you are looking for an mp3 player that you sing another Zune and get the iPod as well. There just isn't a better player!
This is the first dv camcorder I've bought. Its size appealed to me, and it seemed to get great reviews online. At first I liked it, only being a bit dissapointed in the grain you get in anything except for very bright outdoor scenes. A few months later I had to send it in for repair because it started recording a few pixels as constant red. This was very distracting and pretty much ruined any picture. I was told the repairs would take 2 weeks. They took a month and a week, but at least I got it back fixed. It worked fine for another year, when suddenly it became a very expencive doorstop. It started when I put in a tape and got a "Remove this Cassette" error. A few more tries left me with a camcorder that won't even close anymore. It just beeps and spits out any tape I put in it. I can't even close it without a tape in it. I searched for this online and found hundreds of people complaining about the same problem. It seems like this camera only has about a 1 year lifespan. Other canon cameras seem to suffer from the same problem. I'm really upset about having spent so much money on something that didn't last a reasonable amount of time. Do your research before you buy this.
Used at home and I thought the sound was fine..this was before I pushed them in and had to commute. First the cable design is awful. Without the extension the cable can't even reach a coat pocket. With the extension you have at least an extra foot hanging around. But, the biggest grip from me was the weight. The cable uses a large metal oval to split the right and left earphone. This, plus the weight added by the extension, pulls the left headphone out all the time. Even if there is a fix I could try by wrapping the cord, it's really not worth it.
i've had a beastly experience from trying to buy an ipod from circuit city. when i got the ipod, i slid the box out of its sheath and the whole thing tumbled out! simply put somebody had already opened the box earlier! the packing inside was in tatters. i didnt touch the product.i called circuit city and complained that they had sent me an already opened box. they initially told me that i would have to ship it back to them on my own cost. then when i argued with them they told me that they would pick it up. a week passed but it was never picked up. the when i called they said they werent responsible for open packages because they couldnt verify it being open when i received it (why else would i want to return it if not for this? if the product was defective i would have complained so) and that if i returned it i would have to pay a 15% restocking fee!i'm at my wits end with this company. buyers BEWARE!
Recieved the unit two days ago. It really looks good. All of the parts and the manual were included with the unit. Sounds great ... Then the problem started. I tried to use it! I must have changed the position of the battries and hold switch(s) 10 times. I could not get the drawn thing to power-up. I tried the AAA bateries and still nothing. Then to add insult to injury, I called,left several messages and emailed iRiver ... I am still waiting for a response. I realize that my problem is out of the box and that the unit may well be OK. But, I decided to send it back to Amazon and get another unit. Because of the way Amazon has handled this matter I will certaily buy my new MP3/CD player from them.
I just happened to meet this old friend here on Amazon again! which worked for me only 1 year and ... I bought this camera when it just came on Amazon and used to cost more than $400.00I really took care of it as far as protecting it in its holder. Always waited till its battery get empty then recharge it but it only worked for less than a year. I changed its battery but ordered a new battery but no luck. it will not turn on or if it would it will work only for few minutes and back to coma.I will not recommand it.
I hooked this up to my MP3 player and placed it right next to the receiver and got a terrible reception. No matter where I placed it or what frequency I used the reception was poor at home or in the car. Forget about it.....
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.
I bought this item recently.pros.Cheaper price than other players in marketCons1)Controls on player are not adequate you have to rely on remote control.2)ON/OFF switch is too delicate.3)Player doesn't look solid enough.4)I hardly got 1 hr 50 min of play time on battery charge.
What a great disappointment.....Terrific looking machine....great potential....HOWEVER THE PRODUCT ARRIVED WITH FATAL DEFECTS AND CANNOT WORK....APPARANTLY THE COMPANYS QUALITY CONTROL ISNT WORKING VERY WELL.... The liquid crystal screen displays a red arrow which is used on the quality control line....the side corner of the display is wrinkled which doesnt permit the unit to play.....this is something that was clearly ignored or overlooked by the quality control people and just try to get in touch with acomdata, good luck,,,i have been trying for the past three days.......Do not buy this as a Xmas present or for any other reason until they fix the problems.......now this piece of high tech parapalegic will immediatly be returned..........also the unit did not come with the dual headphones,,,,as specified in the product description.......This product has a long way to go. WHAT A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT....I cant give a review of the playing qualities because it never started......thank goodness i checked it out before Xmas...
Using a digital HDMI cable is more than just 1's and 0's. If you go to the manufacturer's (acoustic impact) website, you will find this cable does not support 10-bit color, nor does it support 120hz on the new LCD's. Accustic Impact's only HDMI line that supports these features is their "SONICWAVE(tm)" line. If you are buying an HDTV that has 120hz or 10-bit color, it behooves you to buy a cable that will allow you to utilize those features.If you are using a Blu-Ray player or HD-DVD, dont bother with this cable, you are not going to get the full benefits of these players.You can view this info with these links from their website:http://www.impactacoustics.com/product.asp?cat%5fid=3004&sku;=40280http://www.impactacoustics.com/pdf_files/Understanding%20HDMI%201.3.pdf?
Everybody loves their IPod. What's not to like about carrying most of your favorite songs on the road with you, right? The unfortunate thing about the Ipod is it's controlled by ITunes software, a program with more bugs than a Beta Microsoft program. There are a million annoying things about this software, but the most annoying of all is that if something goes wrong (after the first 90 days from your purchase) you will find very little support. Apple will provide stock questions for support issues, but makes contacting them regarding specifics extremely difficult. Unfortunately, once iTunes is screwed up you have your choice of never loading a new song on your Ipod again or wiping your hard drive clean. I'm hoping some day there will be a high end MP3 player you can load from Windows, but it looks like I'm in for a long wait.
Great product when you get the genuine artile Alpine KCE-422i. Unfortunately I bought mine from Discount Jungle who advertise Alpine cables, then send cheap fakes to all of their customers. I tested one of them and it didn't even work properly. They told me they'd give me a refund if I sent them back. I returned the cables and was given only a partial refund. After a great deal of effort, I got some more of my money back, but they refused to fully refund me. Fortunately Amazon refunded me the rest of the money after I made an Amazon A-Z Guarantee claim. Thank you very much Amazon! I would never ever under any circumstances buy anything from Discount Jungle.
I'm from Orange county, California. I bought 2 of these based on excllent reviews, one antenna for used in Irvine, one for used in Garden Grove area. I used them indoor. They performed worse than the basis RCA antenna (the one you can get at Walmart for $10). I tried quite a few kind with modern designer shapes offered by all manufacturers costing up to $100 but in my experience the basis 2 rabid ear and a metal loop work the best indoor.
I hope the reviewer who said that Contour Design took care of their little problem was telling the truth... because mine's completely stuck and won't come out at all.If that wasn't bad enough, it scratched my player on the bottom while I slipped it in for the first time. This case also does not allow for some car kits and mini home players to connect to either, because of it's thickness.Believe me, I've seen a lot of cases for the ipod mini, and unfortunately got this one for my b-day... the worst one I've had to deal with for sure.Your choice, save your money or end up scathing your mini...
There are a few problems that I've encountered with this unit.First off, the handheld mic is useless. If you hold it in your hand, it picks up all the noise from holding it in your hand. Give it a little squeeze, and the mic picks it up, or even slide it around in your hand, it gets picked up. The windscreen on the clip-on mic comes off very easily.As far as the transmitter/receiver, the transmitter has no dedicated antenna, it uses the mic cord as an antenna. It can be staticy at times, even in close proximity. If you're monitoring the audio with headphones, make sure that you don't turn off the transmitter while you have the headphones on, otherwise you will hear VERY LOUD static.This is also an outdated produt. The product box shows a VHS camcorder, and the manuals were printed in 1997, so I guess it's been in the box for about 11 years.If you need a cheap wireless lavalier, this can get you started, however, I think it's worth more like $35. If you have the money, spend it on a Sennheiser setup instead.
I agree with the post from Kansas. I am on my 3rd camcorder and within minutes of taping, the lines start. The "x" comes on first which means dirty heads, but in a new camcorder with new tape?? I am using sony minidv (me) tapes. I really wish I can find one that works!! I really like the camcorder!!
I have owned this model for a few years. Its great... EXCEPT for the fact that the software is abominable. It installs a complex myriad of applications and they lock up more often than they run. I tried updating the software and the installation failed. I have given up using it from the PC completely including using it as a printer. I was conintuing to use it for scanning and faxing (scanning to a USB fob works well.)Not any more! Their design is prohibiting me from doing this - they check their ink cartridges for an expiration date and ink level. The device says I need to replace the ink and will NOT allow me to use the fax or scan functions until I do so!!! I can't print with it and now I can't scan or fax with it.Avoid HP for these products.
Two words sum up these speakers for me: instant disappointment. I suppose I shouldn't have expected so much. I guess I'm just too cheap to pony up two bills for computer speakers. So, let me evaluate them based on price and value, rather than sound quality alone (for that is awfully subjective).They still suck. At any price point, these speakers are a disappointment. The treble is too shril and tinny sounding (like an early 80's telecaster); the midrange is non-existent; the bass is underwhelming and flabby. Not only that, the gray plastic really looks cheap. (A little more silvery or metallic like the new Apple LCD monitors would be better.)This is too bad because designwise - they're pretty cool. They don't take up too much deskspace, they're kinda futuristic, and the touch volume works well. It appears these speakers are being sold on JBL's reputation alone. Too bad.As a guitar player I admit I may have particular tastes in sound (eg: I like speakers with alnico magnets better than ceramic) - but there are certain aspects to sound that do speak to quality rather than just taste. There is no way that these speakers can be called worthwhile - at any price. Feel free to disagree, but be forewarned. I'm not trying to slam the product. I wish I didn't have to return them (but I am). I'm just trying to help. I'd like to think after twenty years of guitar playing that I know a thing or two about sound.To sum up, the sound just isn't THERE. Ah well, the tone quest goes on.
I owned this product over the course of about a year and a half. during that time, I had the power supply go out on me once which was a bit frustrating, yet LaCie was quick to send a new power supply. Now the unit will not power on and there is some critical data that I need to get off of it. I have been fighting with tech support for the last few days. There first suggestion was to have my unit sent to DriveSavers. Sure, that would cost me about $3,500.00 with then 10% discount.What concerns me is that if the interface in the unit is bad, I want to have them replace that piece and send the same hard drives back in the unit. LaCie refuses to do this, they even state they WIPE the contents of every drive they receive. IN fact, dont be surprised if they dont do any troubleshooting on the drive, just toss it into the repair bin and send you the next refurbished drive.I asked if the drives could be removed? yeah, void warranty, yet it gets even better. LaCie uses a custom RAID striping chip, linked with a special version of Linux which mounts the drives as XFS modified file systems. So even if I could get them mounted under Linux, I would have to figure out how to match the data striped in each drive to some cohesive fashion.Bottomline- unit failed far to early to be dependable. Performance was very spotty at times (it would drop off the network for no good reason.) The media services sucked. Their warranty service is pretty much a joke. NO telling how long the unit you get back will last. Do yourself a favor and buy an external raid array where you can replace individual drives yourself.I would not recommend any LaCie products, oh that is with the caveat of if you can afford to spend $3,500.00 to retrieve data off a $100-$200 product.
This bag is great if you only want to carry the video camera and 1 spear tape. There is no room for anything else no mater how you place the camera you cant get the charger a spear battery nothing in the bag with it. The battery and tape well there alright it a battery and tape not much to say bout that.
I purchased one of these so I could use my HP Laserjet 2100 with an iMac (OSX 10.6). The printer is recognized by the computer, but if it prints at all, it spews page after page of garbage. The printer also does not work properly in my Win 7 virtual on the iMac. I have read of other people having similar problems. Sadly, I think I'm going to have to ditch this wonderful work horse of a printer. :-(
One month after the one year warranty ran out, so did my color tuner. I was Westing HOSED
Cable I received was not made by C2G. Further, it did not have the snagless boot (completely different boot compared to the picture). This cable was made in China (C2G cables are made in the USA). I didn't even take it out of the plastic. RETURNED! Don't waste your time unless this is being sold directly by Amazon or some other reputable seller. Pretty disappointing that this happens on Amazon.
got one with my t61.first one broke after 6 months of light usage, replaced with lenovo warrantythe second one broke after 7 months, replaced with extended warranty from credit card.
when i rec'd the disk it was not in the plastic container it was just loose in the box and the adapter was missing
I've tried for over a year on and off to get this thing to work.Every error I've gotten is mirrored by hundreds of other owners on the support forums.Someone should initiate a class action suit against Netgear for relasing this product on an unsuspecting public.It deserves 0 stars, but that option is not provided by Amazon.
After having this laptop for 60 days, it completely self-destructed. A tech went through HP to fix it, and they said the hard-drive was bad and would ship us a new one in 2 days. A week went by, no hard-drive.We called HP back asking for the missing hard-drive, they said it was because that hard-drive is on back-order indefinitely. We asked if that was because everyone was having a problem and they were having to ship them out faster than they could make them, and they admitted "Yes, there is a problem with this hard-drive model, so we don't have enough"And of course, Amazon is unwilling to let us exchange for a new laptop because we are past the "30 day maximum" with them. So we are just out a computer.Bad service, bad product. Do not buy!
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.
This Ethernet Express Card Model F5U250 is not compatible with Windows Vista. It is only compatible with WinXP/2003 & Win2000. There are not available drivers for Vista. DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGE, IF YOU OPEN IT UP, THEY WILL CHARGE YOU $7.08 RESTOCKING FEE. IT WILL NOT WORK WITH VISTA. I do not understand why anyone would say they are running this card with Vista as it expressly says on the box and in the manual as well as does customer support, that this product will not run with Vista. The customer service Rep. advised that they have a "USB Adapter" which will work. But the customer service Rep. did not understand what it adapted to, so she hung up on me. All she could tell me is "USB Adapter" she kept saying that. When I asked her what it adapted to she did not know. The next Rep. advised me that the USB Adapter is for a wireless notebook use only. It was like pulling teeth to finally get that little snippit of info. She was just reading this all out of a book, she was absolutely not able to formulate anything that was not written down for her. Wow, Belkin customer support was the WORST. Do not purchase this product if you are running Windows Vista. The Customer Service number is 800-223-5546. You can call them before you purchase a product to see if that product will run with your system.
I bought this radar detector about 7 months ago and since then it has saved me at least 4 times from state troopers that had all their lights off on the side of the road (so you wouldn't be able to see them until it was too late). This detector usually lets me know about .4-.75 mile in advance of a radar signal (more like 1000-1500 feet if the signal is blocked, i.e. trooper parked behind a concrete barricade). Overall, I would say this is worth the money, since one speeding ticket is about $200 in Pennsylvania!Revisited: Mine died mysteriously within 8 months of owning it. I contacted Cobra who was nice enough to send me a warranty replacement. 9 months later the WARRANTY REPLACEMENT died of the same mysteriousness. I contacted Cobra who said that they could not send any more because I had already gotten my warranty replacement. I have a feeling the electronics in the detector were simply not designed to withstand high amounts of heat (such as that present in a windshield area in the middle of summer during a long trip). I always put it in the glovebox when parked. A better product design could have solved that... but either way, I'm out a couple hundred dollars. Lame.
After using these monitors for only five months the volume malfunctioned. We could only turn them up completely - or hear nothing at all!
We received this as a shower gift, and immediately had problems with it. We had to possition the recievers in just the right spots in our house so we didn't get horrible static. If we bumped the recievers we couldn't hear our son until we repositioned them. I won't say the reception was horrible, because when they worked they worked well. Also we loved the night light feature. Problem with that was you had to get used to it; the on off feature was so sensitive that if you didn't push it just right it turned into a strobe light. Finally after a few months the light just stopped working. We are now looking for another monitor with no static problems and a night light for the room. Don't waste your money on this product.
This monitor stinks. My bed is just on the other side of the wall from my son's crib and I still can't count on this thing. It actually stops working during the night.
All scanners have gone to digital. If you buy an Analogue, it won't work. Just like the TV's.Learned that yesterday in a store by a very nice Sales Rep. Beware! BTW.. digitals cost at least $400 now. They will go down in price, if you wait.Just an FYI.. you also can't use the digital ones now without knowing a "special" code. I assume this mean, if you want it for a police scanner to know what's going on around your home, you would have to know a police officer or maybe a fireman. Boy.. I guess the "old days" are gone for good :(
The Camcorder which I bought, has been displayed as it include a remote comtrol, and when I received the product I found that it is optional (Which is mentioned in the Manual!! which I cannot read untill I open the BOX!!). when I followedup with all, I got refund of 32$ not the missing part.The quality of the camcorder is worst, it has high noice in every mode.Overall If I would give 0 star, but I dont have thaty option here.Buy any other, but not this one
Bought this product about 3 months ago. I got it to work for about a week. It worked on Win2K and XP, on laptops and PCs. Then one day it started having problems communicating with my wireless router. Keep in mind, I have a top of the line WRT54G (802.11b/g) Linksys Wireless router. So you would think it would certainly be compatible with the same brand Linksys WUSB11 802.11b. Well maybe, but it hasn't made up it's mind yet. I am getting &quot;can't associate with access point&quot; in the WLAN &quot;Moniter&quot; software, despite having no WEP encryption and SSID broadcast enabled on the WRT54G. The WRT54G router is squawking all default settings and NO WEP (yet), and the WUSB11 is set up to accept everything just as the WRT54G broadcasts it...BUT... All I get now is &quot;cannot associate with access point&quot; message in the WLAN &quot;Moniter&quot;. It would appear to me that since the WRT54G can communicate with any other wireless device I have, that the WUSB11 has decided it's not talking with my router any more, no matter what laptop or PC it's installed on. It is so frustrating because the WUSB11 will see my wireless home network/SSID just fine (considering it's only 10-20 feet away in my apartment at any given time it should work darnit!) - even after I hit Refresh in the &quot;moniter&quot; console several times. It's when I hit &quot;Connect&quot; that I get the fateful &quot;cannot associate with access point&quot; again. Hmmmm.... Linksys also spelled &quot;Moniter&quot; incorrectly by the way, not like I care so much about that though. It would appear that this device is prone to unpredictable behavior, especially in the clear absence of any RF interference on the 2.4 band, and given the fact that I can put the WUSB11 device within 5 feet of the WRT54G router - and it STILL won't work now. This irritates me to no end because I am a computing and networking professional, so you would think this wouldn't be a problem for me...well the joke's on me, and this device and/or the &quot;Moniter&quot; software certainly is far from perfect.LINKSYS, *WHAT* kind of product is this? Will it ever work again? It cost me $52.00, please tell me it will!1 star for the fact that it worked, for a while. 1 star for the fact that I like the WRT54G router, so I'll throw that in because I'm feeling hospitable.
I purchased the wallet that holds 80 discs, or is at least supposed to. For the price, it seemed like an excellent bargain. By the time I put all of the discs in, I quickly realized that I would be returning it. It was VERY hard to close; it seemed like there should have been only enough slots for 3/4 of the discs. If you're not going to use all of the slots, I would recommend it, but if you planning on filling to capacity, I would check out some other solutions. I'm now looking at some options from Case Logic.
I just finished breaking this lock off my laptop because it somehow jammed. My laptop was securely locked in my hotel room, keeping even a person with the combination from removing it. After a couple of quick blows with a ratchet handle, the lock itself broke apart. Once I took the end off the lock, it popped right off the laptop. See my photos above of the smashed lock.When I bought this, I joked to my buddy that it would now take a thief 30 seconds longer to steal my laptop. If only I had realized how right I was. The only reason I spent half an hour trying to remove it was because I was trying to save the lock. I'll call the manufacturer to ask for a refund tomorrow. If they don't give me one, I'll take it back to Staples, where I bought this just six weeks ago.
1st item I have purchased EVER (from anyone, in all these years) that was DOA (dead on arrival). It never worked. I opened the case and found the PC Board of the adapter was water damaged .... I have to wonder if it was used and re-packaged. Very diasppointed with this purchase.
The Tungsten E comes with a vinyl screen cover which wears out after 3 months of frequent use. Unfortunately, Palm does not make replacements available. The cases offered do not allow the Tungsten E to be placed into an hot-sync cradle for information updates for MercuryMD or Patient Keeper systems. Thus, if you a physician contemplating use of these systems, I would NOT recommend a Tungsten E even though it is otherwise a very nice PDA
I tried these because at the retailer where I bought them, they were 10-20 less than the sony fontopia in ear phones. "TURBO BASS! Excellent clarity!" Completely and udderly ridiculous. These headphones are terrible. They sit in the ear uncomfortably (the wire-tab that comes off the bottom presses on your ear), have a default volume that is too low, the clarity of highs and lows is awful, and are a FAR CRY from "turbo bass". Spend the 10 and get the Sonys. Definitely worth the money, great sound.
This is a cheap printer. Lexmark is a big name, but their printers do not live up to their name! I have always had back experiences w/Lexmark products, but then again b/c the price was very low I decided to give Lexmark another shot. I was looking for something with fax/scanner. For printing, I have a Samsung ML1740 laser, which as been performing for years now with no issue (even with Windows Vista).I hardly ever used this Lexmark (no more than 5 times). Today after a long time, I decided to make some copies. Well, the paper kept on jamming (somehow the paper tends to shift to the right, thus losing the proper alignment). I spent nearly 2 hours trying to fix the problem, finally out of frustration, I boxed up the printer, and to the dumpster it went!Please keep in mind I am a professional computer user. I have several hardware and software credentials, so I am speaking from a position of authority.Bottom line, do not waste your money on a Lexmark product period (I used their high-end products at work with many issues as well.* Reason I gave it a one star, is beacuase you have to select at least one star, otherwise, it gets a zero!
I purchased this accessory package specifically for the extra battery and the blue silicone skin to protect the camera... I only needed the extra battery once, as athe battery life on this camera from the factory is excellent.. the blue silicone skin (Olympus barnded accessory) tore the first time I put it on..... bummer.... the tear was at the mold seam.... great protection for the camera, but be ever so careful when to put it on and take it off!
Don't buy this you will be sorry. Doesn't work. Spend a little more and get an Orange Micro card.
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.
Its too late for me to return it and I even used Lexmark support to no avail. I will not ever purchase another Lexmark. The printer and company blows.
Be careful when considering this product by GPX! It's true it is a good looking, compact stereo and the price is affordable. However the performance leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered two as gifts for my daughters and neither of the CD players worked very well from the beginning (the machines had to be tipped at a 45 degree angle to operate the CD players.) One of them has a malfunctioning tape player, the door fell off, and after only 2 months, neither works with batteries.
This is a nice notebook computer. Vista runs slow. Amazes me how much software I presentily own that won't work with Vista. Contacted Sony about replacing Vista with XP Home and got a "no" answer. Drivers for the computer are Vista only. Like I said, happy with the Sony Vaio but Vista can take a hike.
First, you can't wake up to your ipod, only the radio or buzzer. Second, while your ipod is docked, the radio will make a very annoying high pitched squeal. Poor quality controls. The power on the unit I bought was always on, even with the switch off. The sound quality is worse than my $20 standard clock radio! Stay away from this thing! I bought it because it was cheap. I should have known better.
I got one of these from a supplier other than Amazon. It does not work. It sometimes freezes my Windows 98 SE computer (admittedly a USB 1.1 that this is supposed to be backward compatible for). It does not read the cards properly. I thank the person who suggested disabling NAV, but that didn't work either. ...Recommend against
Sound quality is good. Install is super easy.If set to "headunit control", then the display does not show song title as advertised. When I'm using the radio, the headunit will often revert back to CD mode, even when no iPod is installed.If I did it again, I would just spend the extra $100 and get a new headunit.
No Mac support. Boooo Hissss!No Win95 support? GOOD! Why are you still running that outdated OS anyway? At least upgrade to Win98.
Had TV for 3 years and each year the I had to have it repaired. The power button would blink 7 times and the screen would go black. Are you kidding me? $1,500 TV that can't even last a year without breaking! Now it's happened a 4th time and I've decided to cut my losses and trash the TV. Never Panasonic again!
Too bad because otherwise the concept is great.Basically they used the cheapest possible materials so this may not be durable. Also the recorder is not great.
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.
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)
The keyboard works great, but the mouse in this combo is garbage. The connection is tenuous at best, and you find yourself often having to reset it just to get it to move the cursor. Speaking of moving the cursor, when it does move, it is jerky, and often just jumps back to the lower left hand corner of the screen for no apparent reason. The reaction time to mouse clicks is horrible, if it even responds at all, and renders this piece of junk worthless. I finally gave up on this glorified laser mounted paper weight and reconnected my USB mouse. Why is it that Microsoft, predominately a software company, can make a wireless X-Box controller than works perfectly from across the room, while Logitech, who specializes in controller hardware, can't make a wireless mouse that actually works from a distance of 3 feet?
- It takes around fifteen seconds (!) to begin viewing a DVD after inserting it- The pause while switching layers on a dual-layer DVD is longer than on other players I've owned- It will randomly freeze while playing audio CDs (this is not a problem with the discs - they are in pristine condition and can be played by any other CD/DVD player in the house)- Front panel buttons are poorly designed (there are no menu navigation buttons, but there's a 'video select' button to switch between outputs? Who uses that more than once a year?) and don't always seem to function as expected (pressing the Power button doesn't seem to do anything while the disc tray is open).
After reading the tearms of the contract and comparing them to the factory warrentee I found the service plan contract was vertully usless and canceled it
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 SD card is not Palm OS compatable, so if you do not have a windows PDA, don't get it. I made the mistake of buying this for my new Tungsten E2, and it doesnt work. Be forewarned.
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.
Cable is exactly as described, works as described.The included software (TI-Connect) is horrible. It supports Windows and OSX only (not a problem for most users). It only supports 64-bit operating systems in versions above 1.6.0 (2009). I could not get it to function properly on Windows 7 64-bit.Cable works fine, software not so much.
Like other have reported, my unit worked great when new but steadily degraded over time with more frequent 'freezing'. This also happened with my 605 so it seems to be a general problem.
Listed as compatible ink cartridge. Ink quality was fine intially, but quality of the colors faded( literally) very quickly. Too good to be true for the price. Not worth the gamble to purchase.
Owned this TV since 2007. Worked fine just for watching DVD's in the kids room. Son got older and tried connecting Uverse and it's just not easy to use. TV will not pick up that the Uverse cable is connected to the component (video 2) input and makes you go through the initial set up EVERY TIME YOU TURN IT ON. You must let it go through auto channel search OR you can stop it by pressing the "Setup" button, than press "Select" to get to the Video 2 input every time you turn the TV on. Extremely annoying and customer service says there is no fix for it.If you just want to plug in the cable to the cable input and nothing else, it works fine. Do not try to use the other inputs because you'll be setting up the TV every time you power it on.Worth getting a different TV and get a DVD player seperate.
As with others, they work great when you first get them, but then one earphone goes dead to broken wire.Although I like them, they are or wee 80 dollars of junk. I seen 5 dollar headsets preform better
This product came to me with no drivers. The manual was riddled with errors that made the installation impossible and then to top it all off when I downloaded the drivers they were the wrong drivers!It's only fair to say, I have not had any trouble with the installation or performance of the many other Linksys products that I have purchased but the WDT11 under these conditions should have never been put in a box and shipped.
This is supposed to be a WIRELESS router, so why must I plug the computer into it? I called tech support, and it took five attempts just to keep their horrible antiquated menu system from disconnecting me, then I just got to speak to a moron. I am definitely returning it.
I got this VR3 AM/FM stereo 3 in one player... sd card slot, usb, port & audio input.... model number: vrcd400-sdu and my parents got it for me while I was over seas, and it has this card thing in it saying if any parts are missing or damaged to call 1800-445-1797 and on their website at vr-3.com its a totally different number but says the exact same thing... They say hours of opertion and always seem to be closed... wth??? how am I supposed to use this thing if I can not get the plug that plugs into the d player its self to plug into my wiring harness... I dont understand... does anyone know how I can get one??? VR-3 sux royally!!!! Never again will I use/purchase any of their products... I cantr even say their customer service sucks, due to the fact they dont have a customer service...
Ok, point blank, this product just didnt work for me at all. It happens. I have been a shopper of Amazon for years, I knew that this would happen. I have several Dayton products in my home and this is a first for me. I am not giving this product a bad review becuase I stand by Dayton products, but I know that QC isnt always in my favor for everything I purchase (including any cellphone I have ever purchased). That said, I only bought the darn thing for $2.99 so I wasn't out much. Oh well.
5 Weeks after it arrived it would not relinquish the cd within. The sound quality is not good for classical music. If all you want is base and loud base and little more ( suitable for modern pop "music" using the word music loosely) you will like it, if it works.I returned it and bought a Boston Acoustics model instead, which I love.
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.
I should have read the reviews first before I bought this product. I actually read some mediocre reviews after I bought it and before I opened the package so I still had a chance to return it to the store.The printer is decent and the ink lasts a good enough amount of time but it takes forever....FOREVER....to print sometimes. Suppose you look up directions to someplace you need to go on Mapquest: you hit the print button and you even select draft quality to speed up the process and you hear the printer cycle on. But that is all you hear sometimes...for minutes at a time! The printer does this all the time and it frustrates me the most out of anything in my office.I bought this AIO because it had a film/slide scanner and I wanted to save space at home. The scanner works okay for this purpose but it takes a long time. If you have hundreds of negatives to scan to archive, it is much better to get a dedicated scanner for that purpose as you will be disappointed with the Epson.Three months after purchase, the scanner light went out and so did the scan function of the Epson. I called Epson and gave my serial number and they sent out a replacement CX7800 in the mail which arrived in 4 days with new ink to boot! Customer service was very helpful which makes me think this is a common problem. I did not have to send the broken unit back either.After almost a year with this AIO, I finally bought a home laser printer from HP. I'll let you know how that works out.Epson CX7800 AIO product gets a C- or D+Epson Customer Service gets an A thoughI wish it were the other way around.
In reading the reviews I thought this modem would work with ATT. Apparently, it used to before they switched to a different type of system. The ATT technician said it does not work with ATT and suggested I buy a Motorola modem.
I ordered this computer direct from apple. when I received the computer the ethernet connection worked for 2 minutes and than died I spent over 16 hours on the phone with apple and in the end they wouldn't even agree to servicing the computer without a fee....... all I have to say about that is that you can buy a crap dell for $500 and they'll not only fix it for free but they'll come to your house to do it.
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.
It is a very good notebook. Slim but durable.My only problem with it is that the fan is always on.Since I work at home, the noise level is simply too loud.I'm returning it.
This monitor worked fine for quite a while. Then our neighbors had a baby (we live in single family detached homes, so it isn't like we share a wall or are even that close...) and we started picking up their signal and getting a ton of static. We switched channels and still got the static, but it was tolerable since baby was a year old and I just wanted it to know when she woke up. Now we got a new TV and all we get is static. Seriously, if you have electronics or neighbors, get a better model.
failed after a few months use with my toshiba centrino laptop. targus would not honor warranty because they claimed that the power adapter was not meant to be used with my particular model. can't think of a a more bogus explanation for poor quality.do yourself a favor and avoid this pricey paperweight. stick with oem equipment
This is nothing more than a VGA cable with different plugs. It is a rip off. Gold plated connectors or not. Use your compenent connections for near same quality image for one tenth the cost.
I have stopped purchasing anything with the name H.P.! They have really gone down hill. If I am buying printers it is going to be Epson or Canon or Toshiba. I only buy Toshiba brand products. But because I had seen this on sell, and I needed a all in one, I went ahead and got it.Not bad. It works great. No problems. Prints fine. Scans great. Copies and faxes are awesome. I recommend this printer and give it a 7 out of 10.I had ran out of ink too soon as they only give the new printers little amount of ink. I wrote into H.P. that I thought that was pathetic and I wouldnt be buying from them again. They sent me a black full ink and a color full ink cartridge, almost a $60.00 value. Helps to sound off people, if everyone did perhaps they would stop cheating us.Everyone who buys this printer new, write into H.P. and inform them you will NEVER buy from them again due to the sample ink cartridge. Tell them you paid full price for the whole deal and the full cartridge is amoung the deal.Get your free ink!Kim catziyes
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 own three buffalo NAS products. I purchased a 300GB LinkStation approx 3 years ago, a 1TB TeraStation Pro about 20 months ago and a 1TB TeraStation about 6 months ago. I used my LinkStation for backups of my data files, but it starting acting a little buggy (I could not access password-secured directories reliably) so I purchased the TeraStation Pro. Since it is a RAID enabled device, I stored all my data on the TeraStation Pro. After about 6 months it started to display the same buggy behavior related to access to password-secured directories.Customer Support couldn't diagnose the problem or give me a good solution. I developed a very cumbersome workaround: I have to disable password protection every time I want to access the data. But wait--IT GETS EVEN BETTER!Last week the TeraStation Pro beeps and shows that one of the drives is bad. The display also indicates that the RAID array is not working and that the drive is opearating in DECAY mode (meaning data is at risk because RAID is not working). Support told me it' a simple fix: buy a new drive and swap it out. After all, this is why I bought a RAID capable NAS device--to prevent catastrophic data loss. I spent $100 on a new drive, installed it and got the same error again for the new drive. After several rounds with their support staff we determined that the RAID controller in their device is bad. The four drives in the device (and the fifth I bought but didn't need) are fine. Since this occurred after the 12 month warranty expired, they won't replace the defective unit or offer a replacement at a discount. They just leave you high and dry. If you are buying this device to protect important data, photos or other media files go buy a device that works reliably and is sold by a manufacture that stands behind their product (e.g. NetGear ReadyNAS NV+). I would avoid any products made by Buffalo.
It didn't work on my computer to TV. So I wouldn't buy another one. I would avoid this product if I was looking for another cable. I got one at Walmart for $15 that worked.
I bought the mini Ipod in the Dubai Duty Free and am resident of India. The product has been a nightmare to use - Copying songs from my windows XP pc has resulted in requests getting timed out all the time. Especially for big files. And it gives a firm ware error all the time. Also service for Ipods is bad with the service centre staff being slow to respond and completely apathetic. Also I found that the problem with Windows XP is endemic and they suggested I move to a Mac. Also the service centre told me that the money back guarantee does not work in India. Itunes does not work in India either.To make matters worse the speakers started squeaking after a couple of weeks of use. Please suggest how I can get my money back. Forget the time wasted trying to repair it!
I loved this router for about five mounths, and then with no warning it just stopped working.
I purchased it based on my extreme satisfaction with the sound quality of the PX 100. A higher number means a better product, right? Wrong. The sound has virtually no bass compared to PX100 and overall sound is tinny. I immediately returned it & ordered a second PX100. The only thing going for the PX 200W is the same smart fold design & accompanying case that comes with a PX100.
I've had good luck with Lenmar batteries in the past, so perhaps I was just unlucky, but I got a dud. Took the expected amount of time to charge, but consistently flaked out after just a few charges. Took it through several charge/discharge cycles, no improvement. I returned it and bought the OEM batteryNikon EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Coolpix P3, P4. P5000, S10, 3700, 4200, 5200, 5900 & 7900 Digital Cameras (Retail Packaging)instead.
Let me start with the good stuff first.I can imagine a model that would require an "on" button to be pressed each time the gets power, but fortunately, it turns on automatically when it gets power. This is a good feature.Second, when you're faced with a radar, it actually works! So it basically does the job.Third, it has a semi-handy mute feature on the cigarette lighter plug.Fourth, the display is dimmable, so it doesn't get in your face.Fifth, the suction cups more or less stick to the windshield.Now for the disadvantages, which are significant.The slightest electronic interference, aka an electronic door opener, will send this thing into a tizzy. The false positive rate is literally 100%. It will drive you nuts if you do a lot of driving near shopping centers. And when it comes radars that are planted in the ground as is the case on some highways, it will remind you every time. Your car can be totally stationary and it will buzz like a banshee. It's unbelievable a product this brain dead being sold in 2010.Second, when it buzzes, depending on the frequency, you're going to be reaching for your cellphone because a few of the alerts sound like a telephone ring. Whose idea was that to reproduce phone ringing as an alert sound?
My Slim Scan came pre programed but never worked. Windows kept telling me it is not hooked up. Also no inside light or manuals. I was sent another one which also has no inside light, a broken hinge on the door and again my computer tells me it is not connected. I give up I am buying another type of scanner. The c6 does not work for me.
I think an extended service plan is a good idea for small digital cameras, but get it from the manufacturer. NEW plans are practically useless, and I learned it is going to take eight weeks for a refund!
The radio was everything we wanted - small size, good design, accepted a second speaker and input from a Walkman. HD reception was fine, as was tone. Unfortunately, it stopped working after a week. Amazon and Gigabargain were excellent (so far). Gigabargain took it back even though it was a few days over their 30-day limit, and even sent me a prepaid UPS voucher. They have offered a replacement if it is still in stock or a full refund if it isn't. I just sent it back yesterday, so the final chapter isn't written yet, but so far I like the radio and love the service.
I bought these earbuds because I thought they looked like a decent deal. Big mistake, these headphones have been trouble from the beginning. First problem, the sound quality. It's not that is weak, it's that it has strong...strong...VERY strong bass. Now, I like bass, it gives music a punch, but this is overpowering. I have broke them in for a month, and there is still harshness in the bass. The treble is okay, but very high treble is not very detailed. Secondly, I hate that the wires are all screwed up. A Y design would've been fine! Also, is the price. Unless you buy online, they are around the $40 mark. Last, but not least, is the durability. Four months, and the right side died. I'm actually happy about this. I went out to Circuit City and bought the RP-HJE50. All good. Avoid the EX51!!!
This really looked like a good idea. A small,portable,nice-looking speaker system for my Sansa. I'm disappointed though because even though they are small, I still expected more volume than these offered. If you are in a room with any kind of ambient sound -- forget it. I can't use it with my plastic Sansa protector on either, I have to remove it. Also, the sound is distorted at (it's) high volume setting. These would be okay in a small, quiet room at a close proximity to the listener (especially for the spoken word). Other than that it's value is limited.
I recently purchased and installed this box to find that it kept putting my amp. in protection mode. Upon inspecting the box I found 16 or 18 gauge wire inside which is completely unacceptable for a 1200 watt system. Then I found that one of the speakers was not working at all. I called the manufacturer where I was instructed to send in the defective speaker and it would be replaced (no problem). That was over a month ago, plus whenever I call I get the run-around. I was offered another 600 watt speaker which is unacceptable as they were purchased as a pair. I will never EVER buy another PYLE product as long as I live. Their products are inferior, as well as, their customer service being a joke. Two thumbs down guys. Get your act together
The keyboard trackball failed after 2 weeks use. We had an older version of the same keyboard that had a failed scroll wheel.We had to remove the trackball circuitry from that unit and replace it to the new keyboard. It works fine for now.
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.
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.
Zero bass, it cracks with any needed volume. You will get less than you pay for with this speaker. It is a cute idea but bad, unclear, noisy sound.12/21 slight upgrade from 1 to 2 stars. If you change the batteries VERY often, then the sound is pretty good...
I just got off the phone with the technical support for sandisk, and they informed me that my 'reinstert memory stick' error message is a known problem. What's more, they have no solution, and offer nothing in exchange at the moment. They said to 'watch my email for news' about some sort of solution. Unacceptable.I will be returning this product, and buying a certified sony memory stick. At least, with their product support, the chances are more likely that they'll honor their warrantee and replace the card.
.I purchased this unit 3 months back and I think the unit knew when my warrenty expires. It is more than 90 days and it does not show the picture no matter what I do. I can only hear the sound. I changed video cables, tried connecting to TV on INPUT1 and INPUT2 but no help.I think you get what you pay for stands true.
When is HP going to figure out that this is not 1998 and the Mac platform is not dying, and in fact growing faster than the rest of the industry.I agree with the other comments that the OS X support on this product is the bare minimum to legally say it is compatible. In the real world, I am not pleased.I love HP and like a lot of their products. But OS X software has to stop being and after-thought. If HP continues with the poor support, I might as well go with the cheaper Dell and get the same level of attention.NOTE TO HP: Most people who make their money in the creative field, and buy high end scanners and printers use the Mac. Get with it and know your target customers.
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..
I have to say that these headphones were a big disappointment. When I saw that Nike had sponsored behind the head headphones I was quite exited. I lift weights everyday and saw this as the perfect way to listen to my tunes. Unfortunately these did not fit the bill.First off the band sticks to your neck. Every time you turn your head one of the earphones falls out of your ear. And all I'm doing is lifting weights. I can't imagine the difficulties a runner would have.Second their is a blue cover on each of the earphones. After these flimsy pieces of rubber fell off after only one month of use I found that they are used for comfort. Without these rubber protectors. The earphones themselves are very uncomfortable.Lastly the mini connector is about an inch long. I assume the design is for reinforcement but it sticks out from your player way too far. Looks dumb and it gets caught on things.I will say that it produces some great sound. Too bad the design stinks! Look elsewhere for behind the neck headphones, I know I will.B
The video is VERY fuzzy. And after rebooting, it no longer transmitted a signal. Have to disconnect and then reconnect it to get it to work each time. Tech support was not able to help during the free-tech support period. I recommend trying a competitor's webcam.
Unfortunately I had nothing but problems with the Sony Vaio 17". Now after one year, the computer needs to be serviced AGAIN but more about that in a minute. First off, the touchpad made me think I was going insane until customer support showed me how to remove the touch sensitivity on it. A few months after that, the touchpad started doing it again. Perplexed, I called Sony support AGAIN and they said the driver was corrupt and download new driver. Fixed that problem. From the start, the fan ran very hot and very very loud. Computer started to bomb about every 5 minutes. Fan became deafening and couldn't touch computer because of the heat. Sent it into service and Sony replaced fan among other things. Current situation: Now it decided not to start Windows and has been giving me a blank screen for a few days (rendering the computer totally not useable) and so once again it's going BACK into service. My experience with this computer has been BEYOND terrible and will never buy another Sony product again because of this. Actually after I drop it off to the Sony service center, I'm driving right to Apple and buying a MacBookPro. I need a computer that's reliable. I'll keep the Sony as a spare but I cannot ever recommend this computer because I've had nothing but problems with it. By the way, my Sony is less than one-year old.
We bought this tv at the end of November. A month later it started making a sqealing noise. We contaced Samsung and they directed us to a local repair shop. The tv was in the shop for about 2 weeks. Within an hour of having it back the sqealing noise started again. It has now been back at the shop for another repair. Not sure how this will end. If we had to do it again we would have spent more money and bought this at a local store for easier return. Now we have a brand new tv that has had repairs.
The Zire loses the data once in a while, unexpectedly! I yet have to see a Palm handheld with a reliable battery. I used to own a Palm m105 with a similar issue, which started to die when changing the batteries (after 13 months). My Zire started to have problems after 8 months. My wife's after 4... Avoid!!!
I bought the little brother of this one, the HD250UHE5-72. It died in under nine months... Its demise began with a steady "click click click" as the head kept parking itself. About a month later, I was able to cajole it into working one more time and removed my data before the motor quit. This has a Samsung PATA drive at its heart. I would never buy anything from Acomdata again.
I've had the case for almost a week and I fail to see its intented purpose.The fastener is NOT strong enough to hold the back-flap in place to be used as a stand.The side cover hides the speaker making it even harder to listen without headphones.There is NO place to hold the stylus (the cover that comes with the 604 has it) So you have to find somewhere else to keep the stylus if you plan to use the 604 to surf the web.In my opinion the only purpose of this case is that it was designed to look like a purse. Appealing to the female techie clients.
I've tried to contact them by phone 4 time and I'm still waiting for a call back.
Whoever said it was the exact same thing as the one that came with their Dell computer is either lying or got a cheap knock-off with their Dell.1) the cords are much shorter.2) all the materials look and feel much cheaper. The adapter itself is about 1/3 as heavy as my previous one.3) it would not even provide a constant power supply. It would cause my computer to flicker from battery power to plugged in repeatedly, especially when doing something "strenuous" like watching a movie or playing a game. This causes the screen to flicker on and off every time and then lag the computer for 1-2 seconds. Makes games unplayable.4) did I mention it's super cheap? It fell off my desk once (a whopping 2 foot fall) and now will not provide any power at all. I am currently typing this with the last 47 minutes of battery I have left on my computer.
Fitment guide said it fits 2001 BMW 530i, but the plug turned out to be wrong. A trip to the local stereo shop and $20 solved the issue with correct part number 40-EU10, which Metra website lists as 2003 530i application. Now I'm stuck with this adapter as a paper weight.
I'm the dummy who bought a Koss home theater system without checking reviews first. First one lasted about 3 months before subwoofer went bad, so I bought a powered sub, no biggie. Within the next month or two it started whining on the right side just like all the others you'll read about. I ignored it... until the day it billowed with smoke and stopped working altogether. So, of course, I called them and wrote an email to let them know how I felt about their fine product with a convenient 6 mth warranty (expired by the time of my system's demise). They were rude, so I was persistent. I don't respond well to bad companies with poor customer service. I called nearly every day for a week. I was polite, but concise and firm. I spoke to many people who could barely speak english but had very american names. (An interesting company ploy - why not allow them to use their given names?)I asked to speak to supervisors who were always conveniently busy, until finally I reached the same CS rep for the umpteenth time who lost his cool and retrieved a supervisor out of frustration. After a lengthy conversation he agreed to send a new unit if I mailed in the defective one. I did. I got a letter advising they needed everything, speakers and all, and they were replacing everything. That would have been handy info from the beginning. Hmmm, but what about that subwoofer that was trashed. I was told to send a $35 check because it was missing (nevermind the fact that it was defective). After many more phone calls to argue that I shouldn't be responsible for the subs cost, I weighed the situation, mailed off the speakers, a $35 check, and a nice letter outlining my circumstances. I advised "koss" that I was prepared to contact every retailer I could find that carried their products regarding their lack of quality and poor customer service. I stated that I would contact by phone in my local area, by email nationally, and that I was about to post an anti-koss website. I started making phone calls (BestBuy, Sears, too many to remember) and writing emails. By the way, you can have an impact, retailers listen even when manufacturers won't. I received an entirely new system and my $35 check back several weeks later with a letter of apology. Now 5 months later my system is whining on the right side again (started about a month ago). It will blow, it's a matter of time. Run! Listen to me and RUN! Don't go near Koss products. PS. If you work for Koss, this is J. Riley keeping my promise! Make better products, back them up especially when you have known issues, and give your customer service reps the power to make it right when they need to.
I bought this player because it plays protected WMA files--the kind that netLibrary uses for its audiobook collection. Like many public libraries, mine has subscribed to netLibrary so my *free* public library card gives me access to the 2,000 or so audiobooks from netLibrary.It will play these files but once you turn the power off your place in the audiobook is forgotten. When you turn the power on again, the player begins at the beginning of the audiobook. Since these audiobooks can easily be a single 256 Mb file, 18 hours, a lack of a bookmark feature makes this an impossible choice for these kinds of audiobooks. Also the time played continually registers 00:00 for these files so you can't fast forward to where you left off. Although I didn't test this feature, the manual claims that bookmarking *does* work for audible.com files, an entirely different format.I tried to find a player which *does* bookmark secure WMA files but discovered that this feature, bookmarking, is never listed by the vendor in its list of features. Finally, I downloaded a full PDF manual from Samsung and discovered that its YP-xxx series *does* have a "Resume" feature: if you turn the player off, it starts up again in the same file at the same spot.Since I didn't test this player with music, I am unable to give it more stars (which it probably deserves as a music-only player).
The product information said it has a slide case to protect the screen but when i received the package it had no cover and the back of the calculator seemed tampered and scratched and abused.here is the link to the seller tombraiderla - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/details/ref=aag_m_ss?ie=UTF8&isAmazonFulfilled;=0&marketplaceID;=ATVPDKIKX0DER&isCBA;=&seller;=A3N2CZLNZNCKD7#aag_legalInfoNot worth it...Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator
Totally different from the picture they show very low quality i will never buy from them again, and it arrive 40 day later.
Don't do it! I read reviews and picked this one, what a mistake. The quality of the picture is terrible. You can see mini squares in your pictures. Not clear! Also there is no shuffle, the way you put the pictures in is the way they show. The back piece to make it stand up is poor quality too.
After using the cable 2 weeks the cable stopped working properly. The image started to flicker and you can't move the cable. To get the image back you have mess around with the cable and get it into a position that will work. Definitely not buying from this seller or buying this cable ever again.
Pros: Good Sound--better than cheapos from any discount store; good bass; sound is loud and clear (so you may have to adjust volume accordingly)Cons: very short cable, very uncomfortable as no mesh earbud coverings are provided. Entire headphone is platic, while ear part is softer plastic.Summary and Personal Thoughts:I disliked these headphones as soon as I wore them. My ear canals hurt as a result. They are DEFNITITELY made for people with large ears. So if you have average sized ears, don't get these or else they'll dangle right off; defeating purpose of "sport-style" Overall, I needed a pair since my sennhieser died (after 6+ yrs of usage!)and they do the job.Grade of product: C-
I've owned this printer for a couple years. I hate it. It eats ink and the cartridges will expire when not empty. It won't allow you to use refilled cartridges from the refill stores and you can't refill them on your own because they won't work. The Scanner is slow and the fax is difficult to use. I get mad any time I have to do anything but print. As soon as this last cartridge of black runs out I'm tossing it in the trash. I'll NEVER buy Lexmark again I feel like they saw me coming on this one. I had an old HP that i wore out I'm looking to get something that doesn't ink me out of house and home...
I didn't buy one of these, but I've seen similar adapters elsewhere on the internet. Descriptions say that they only work with 8mb, 16mb and 32mb SmartMedia cards.Compact Flash cards have their own built-in controller, while SmartMedia cards don't, so the best I can figure is that this is basically a card controller (with a serious design deficiency).
After setting up the transmitter and receiver, the system worked for about 10 minutes, then quit. It's a great idea, if it only worked. But, it's junk and a waste of money.
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...
Running XP get a blue screen due to this card 3-4 times / wk. Searched for articles or updates on the Netgear site, but of course nothing is there and I'm already on the latest patch version. Other the the unreliability, reception is pretty good and speed seems good. I would rate it 4 stars if it didn't have the major issue of crashing my system almost daily.Since the wireless on my first Rangemax router froze almost daily as well, I can only assume there are general quality issues w/ Netgear products. Work has since been nice enough to replace the router, so we'll see if the 2nd version is more stable than the first.UPDATE: OK, so the 2nd router is working, but I ultimately removed this card from my XP machine because of all the crashes. I have since tried using it in a new Vista machine and have installed the latest Vista driver, but have gotten periodic blue screens in Vista as well triggered by this card. I'll be removing this from the new machine in the near future and it will end up in the old computer parts graveyard. Overall, not a good buy.
The problem with this navigator is that Logitech abandoned support and updates for OSX 10.5. So it will still work for zooming in and out of applications and scrolling but there's no software to customize applications to interact with the navigator.I used it extensively for Photoshop in OSX 10.4 and it was very efficient to speedup my workflow. Too bad Logithech decided to strip this great tool of its functionality.
We have had our DVD player for exactly one year. We used it many, many times, and then it quit. It now will not play any movies. We took it to a repair shop and they said the laser was shot. And not worth fixing. It was good while it lasted.
we should be very much thankful for providing this type of shopping and making the life still more pleasent then before.
It's pretty and reasonably user-friendly, but this is a wretched radio. It picks some signals up too much - one station bled all the way from 91.5 to 90.7. Other signals it won't pick up without holding the antenna in weird contortions, stations that my old battered clock radio can pick up without any trouble, as can any of the other radios I own. I can't comment on the rest of the features...it's getting returned immediately. Do NOT buy this if you are looking for a clock RADIO.
I rate this item with a 0. It is not worth the money. It looked very similar to the one we have had for quite a few years. It is very cheap----the entire unit is cheap quality. I like the design but thats it. I should have sent it back.
This is a good unit other than the fact that I can barely hear the alarm in the morning. Seeing as the alarm is the main purpose of an alarm clock, this unit is a fail. Also, the sound quality from CD player is pitiful.
It works fine... but they are so expensive... get a knock-off for 8 times cheaper.
I didn't get to really to use a lot of these dvd because the way it was packaged my dvd were broken even the thing that suppose to hold the dvd in the middle was broken as well. Purchase something like this through amazon the company has extra support.
I bought this cable along with my Tungsten E, because I wanted a serial hotsynch cable for my laptop. However, it doesn't work with the Tungsten E, which allows only for a mini-USB connector; this is the standard &quot;universal&quot; Palm connector - universal, apparently, except for Tungsten E. I advised Amazon.com of this when I returned it, but they are still selling it with the Tungsten E. Don't be fooled! Palm does not make a cradle or a serial cable for the E.
The way the description of this webcam sounds you would think that all you have to do is plug it in and it works. Well, don't be deceived! I have had to do more research and spent numerous hours trying to get this thing to work as described. I followed the directions and had it installed with no problem, but when I tried to use it with Skype my video feed kept freezing up on the receiving end, and when using it with Microsoft Messenger the voice wasn't in sync with the video and was very choppy and not as clear.I looked all over the web for fixes. I downloaded an update for the driver, and even did some of the suggestions by others with similar problems. To no avail. I finally hooked it up to my ancient laptop where the picture isn't as good, but at least it doesn't freeze up on the other end (as it did on my desktop) and use it there, but it just isn't what I was hoping for and doesn't work as described.
Had the same problem after approximately four years with the camcorder locking up in a pause mode with "condensation, operation paused" flashing on the screen. It eventually came out of it but then it happened again and again. I tried to clean the sensor in the tape bay but this did not correct the problem. I think I'l just dump the damn thing and never buy from JVC again. It looks from all I read on the net that they don't even suggest a solution.Too bad for a brand like this
I LOCATED GPX BUT THERE WAS NO ANSWER YOU GIVE IT A TRY314-588-1202. THEY ARE OUT OF HIGH HILL, MO
This is not the sort of memory stick you want to spend your money on. You can buy a sandisk 512mb on sale for 60-80 dollars or or a one gb for 100-110 dollars online if you look around hard enough or if you catch them on sale at stores. That gives you much more options. You can put more movies on them, more audio, more pictures (say if you decide to put comic books / e-books on your psp), or whatever other files you'd want to put on a memory stick if you own one of those venerated 1.50 PSPs floating around, and sandisk is even licensed by sony to make those memory sticks too so it's not like they're inferior in reliability to the sony sticks. 20 dollars for 32mb is just way too ridiculous, as another reviewer said 32mb wont even really cover one game's downloadable content alone: wipeout pure. If you don't want to use your PSP's full capabilities, then don't buy another memory card unless you've lost one and you want to get the cheapest stick possible, if you do want to use your PSP as it's meant to be used, there's no point in buying a 32mb stick.
I purchased this item from Frys about a year ago because I had a lot of data I was trying to store. While moving files to the drive it kept encountering problems and would stall after some time. Later when I would attempt to move files OFF the drive, I found out that some of the files were now unreadable...and could not be deleted either.I scanned the drive, found bad sectors and thought that fixed it, but no, the problems persisted. Scanning again found more bad sectors. Once a drive starts having issues, especially right out of the box, more are on the way.This also happened with 2 other 300GB hard drives that my partner had (purchased separately, months earlier), BOTH of them also had bad sectors and had to be returned.Fortunately, and the reason for the one star, Frys refunded my money easily. And to their credit Seagate would have sent me another drive, but it would have been refurbished. Unfortunately, for the 300GB drives, they were unused for several months and it was only after that time that the problems were discovered. By then it was too late to get a full refund. Seagate did get us some refurbished ones at least.I too have heard good things about these drives, Frys sells them in bulk, but my experience, and that of others tells another story. Go with Western Digital instead, Ive never had any problems with them.
This monitor has been nothing but trouble for me! I've now been through 3 receivers & instead of contacting the company yet again for a replacement I'm just going to the store to buy a completely different one today. I've only had it for 2 months and the receivers have all shorted out on me (when I press the volume dial in, it comes back on, but I have to fool with it and it will often go out again). The company replaced the system once for me, and their customer service was great - that's why I'll give it two stars. The last straw was yesterday when I had the monitor on (or so I thought), and I walked to the back of the house to put some laundry away & I heard my 10 week old son crying his eyes out when I got near his door. When I went to get him he had obviously been crying for quite a while. Obviously I can't trust this monitor at all. I'll be at the store today buying a different one! I also had issues with the light blinking constantly like strobe light if I don't touch it exactly right. Very annoying!
After some help from the tech desk, this thing works very well. The only problem is that I bought it partially because of the parental control. After using for a couple of years, I am getting a message now that reads:"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"This is VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE- especially given that the parental control features are still be advertised. And frankly, anyone who has children with access to the net needs parental control if they plan on sleeping at night.
I've had two of these (my own and gf's) and they both suffer from the same problem that renders them more than useless - they always reset themselves, losing all information. I don't know exactly what causes it but I would recommend you to stay away from this product at all costs!
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.
Tried to use it to connect my OSX 10.6.8 Mac to a Garmin Vista. Never worked. Garmin software doesn't recognize the device. Tech support was nil. A complete waste.
I purchased it to transfer data from an old XP laptop to a new vista machine. After installing the software on the XP machine, and plugging the cable into both machines the software failed to recognize that I had the cable plugged into the XP machine and therefore the cable was useless.Recommendation - just buy an external hard drive - much easier.Qualifier - I'm pretty technically capable with computers - seeing that I have been designing web based applications for over 7 years.
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
The cables received were NOT manufacturered by "Cables To Go" as advertised. I wanted a quality cable, so I specifically searched for a name brand. Cables to Go is such a manufacturer. I am not sure if its the vender or amazon, since amazon now lists several venders depending on the size. Many parts, such as cables, use universal part numbers, these interchangeable parts can be made by different manufacturers. However, they should NOT advertise a brand. These add was missleading. I will purchase replacement cables directly from "Cables To Go" on their website.
I selected this particular camera based on all of the numerous reviews I read. I was highly disappointed when my family reported the grainy picture quality they received when I skyped with them. I bought this camera soley for the purpose of communicating with my family via skype and the picture quality is very poor. Based on the reviews I read it makes me wonder if I just received a malfunctioned camera. Unfortunately I have already purchased the same camera for my mother-in-law. I plan to contact Microsoft in regards to the grainy picture quality it is producing.
I'm a computer geek, and thought all of the features would be awesome to play with. Well, I got it and man was I wrong! The FM reception is TERRIBLE! I literally got 10x reception with a cheap $15 radio. It couldn't even tune to my favorite station!The atomic clock receiver antenta is this large (4" or so) bar shaped device which screws into the back of the clock, which looks pretty darn ugly. The controls are horrid, and you need to constantly read the manual to do anything, even use the radio!After two days this clock immediately went back for a refund. My $15 Emerson Research clock is vastly superior, easier to use, and almost as feature rich.
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.
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.
Do not buy a Cyberhome product. I have the 1600 model and started having problems viewing DVD's and using the DVD recorder 2 months after purchasing the product. The customer service was terrible. I e mailed them several times without receiving an answer. The labor warrenty was only 3 months. I contacted them via phone, was on hold for an hour, and finally talked to a rude man who told me that I should have updated my firmware via downloading it from the wedsite. The download wouldn't work and he stated he would send me a disc. It never arrived. Awful company!!!
I really liked this remote when I first got it, but various buttons have slowly become unusable over about a year and a half of use. The right-hand selection on the center wheel was the first to go. Then the buttons on the right side of the display screen started to act up. The remote is still usable if you ignore the center wheel and press some buttons really hard. It just seems that you're not getting real quality for the money.
To me, the only good thing about this machine was that it was cheap.The drivers are buggy. The user interface is also buggy and has annoying features.The scanning is still a chore and brutally slow. It jams a lot in the bulk feeder, and make very large files unless you have everything set just right.The printing is very slow, and the replacement cartridges are a complete rip-off, as usual with printer makers.If i could afford something better as a full-time student, i wouldn't buy this one...
I got this product recently and I am not satisfied with it.Though I have ordered for a new one they sent me a used product.The brush has very small bristles and using this brush may create scratches on the key board/monitor.Instead of buying this you can use a simple clean cloth for cleaning
tech depot is proving to be a pain in the arse to return things.
I wanted to like the Zune but after having to deal with a ton of software and hardware issues from 3 of them, I've given up on it. I have an iPhone now and the iPod that comes with it is all I need. I love my iPhone/iPod with iTunes because IT WORKS.
I received the product for a trip during Christmas time but 30 minutes after we started our trip the screen said low battery and I had it plugged into my cigarette lighter along with my satellite radio and it was working so I know that the power source was working, needless to say we were disappointed but upon getting back home I sent the product back and got satisfaction.
I bought this based on the good reviews. It is cheaply made and for example the buttons on the tape player are not even aligned. But we needed a tape player, so it stayed. After 2 months of occassional use, the tape player is dragging the tape and the cd player is randomly refusing to play the cd inside. I contacted CS for the company and was told to ship back the unit for repair/replacement. It is very disappointing though that it didn't last longer (a lot longer). I was hoping that by now companies would have figured out how to make a decent tape/cd player.UPDATE April 2010: After some back and forth with CS they agreed to pay for shipping the unit to them and supposedly replaced it with a new one. This one worked flawlessy for about a month, at which point the CD player started playing the CDs at a faster speed and skipping randomly. The tape player is holding so far.Final update: The product was recycled in May/June 2010 and I bought an old used Sony at a garage sale. Should have done that right from the start.
I have one drive with all my info on it that I was hoping to transfer after my PC crashed. Unfortunately, it's the same Seagate that another reviewer never got to work. No luck.. just wouldn't power up.It powered up my Maxtor, but there's no data on it so I can't say if it actually might have worked.Extremely cheaply made. The pins in the power connector were so tweaked I had to straighten them before I could even plug it in. I was surprised I was able to plug it in without snapping any of the connectors off.Very cheaply made, really cryptic instructions, and didn't work for me. I'm returning it and will gladly pay more for something better made that might actually work.
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.
I loved my iPod mini. But it broke only a year and five months after purchase. Since it was out of the warranty period, Apple refused to do anything about it. Many other Mini owners had the same problem occurring at the same time, but Apple refused to acknowledge that these particular models might be lemons.Buyer beware! They are great machines, but only last a year or so on average.
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.
Epson definitely has the lead in photo-quality inkjet printers, and this model was easy to set up. After a year and a half -- conveniently out of warranty -- however, it suddenly up and died! Epson said it's a hardware problem, and the local Epson repair center said it'll easily cost as much to fix as to buy a whole new one; the motor's worn out. Now folks, I didn't use this printer a whole lot in those few months; I know these are cheap electronics, but this is a ridiculous, unacceptably poor level of quality. Further, the repair guy was so familiar with this problem he knew what it was before I'd barely described it, while Epson tech support pretended ignorance. Shabby, shabby, shabby.
I bought one of these in 2008 and another in 2010 and both of them after about a year and a half started literally falling apart. The plastic around the plug that goes into your ipod just started falling off starting with the buttons on the sides. Also- when you touch the cord right below where it plugs into the device and move it around a little you get a ton of static coming through your speakers. The one I bought in 2010 is falling apart already and I don't think that I'm going to buy one of these again. I guess if you want a cheap itrip that you'll have to replace every 2 years (if that) go right ahead and buy this!
My #1 use for this scanner is for public safety scanning - I have family in law enforcement & we like to listen in.I own a Uniden BC248CLT, & for years I owned a BC80XLT handheld. My BC80XLT was recently damaged & needed replaced. I ordered this BC72XLT, & am ready to return it also. It is not anywhere near the quality my prior Uniden handheld was. My 80 picked up as well or better than my 248 does here at home. This 72 picks up maybe 50% of the traffic of my others--whether in the house, outside, or even right in town. The buttons on this are awful, too. I have to go through multiple steps to do things that took only 1 button press on the 80. The reception, though, is my biggest concern AND complaint. I never had to purchase any extra antenna or such for my other Uniden handheld to get the better reception. Also, the volume, even at max output, is only "normal" listening level--so if I am in a noisy environment, I cannot turn it up to hear it better. My old BC80XLT had much better volume.An additional warning - Uniden's Support has gone down the toilet. I thought Uniden was a company that would at least *acknowledge* my complaint, and maybe even have some suggestions of a better product - all I got was an auto reply that I should hear from Customer Service in 2-3 business days--and then I never heard a thing. I checked my support question on their site, and it was marked "closed." Good luck!
So I needed some easy-access USB ports for my desktop, without having to go under my desk to plug something in every time... I bought the 4-port USB2.0 PAUH217U. One other reviewer claimed their cord was nearly 6 feet, but mine measures 4 feet long, which was barely enough to reach to the top of my desk. The cord to the computer has two USB plugs, one of which is conveniently colored red and labeled "power."The main shortcoming here is that this is a 4-port USB hub, so I expect to be able to use at least 3 ports, right?? But no... I plugged into three ports, and my iPod starting freaking out, "disconnecting/connecting" back and forth until I just unplugged it. Meanwhile, my file transfer from a flash drive died halfway through and when I tried to re-copy the files, the thumb drive folders were all missing (which reappeared after I removed it and plugged it in again).Also, even if it was the only thing plugged in out of 4 ports, my Western Digital Passport would not connect to the computer. Yet it works fine when plugged straight into the computer.So I guess if you are looking to connect flash drives only, this might work ok.Also, beware: Amazon seller Adorama Camera won't accept returns if you open the blister-packaging that it comes in!!
I have bought 3 of these, 2 from other sites and this one from amazon. they all seem to arrive with blown drivers or crackly speakers. Makes the entire skullcandy line look pathetic. I got better sound from a 5.00 pair from walmart.
I purchased these earbuds back in March and barely used it for a month and a half until one of the earbuds was receiving bad feedback through the jack. I had to keep moving the jack around to get it to work. Sometimes it would go through, but most of the time it didn't.I'm very unsatisfied with this product! Only buy this product if you want to listen through one earbud.
I just returned mine to Vanns.com for teh tilt reason- I think the stands are defective, although I have seen some that were fine.Crazy, though I was the only one.B
I tend to buy the cheap cables off of Amazon since they basically work the same as any other expensive cable you can buy. I definitely like saving money on something that will do the same thing. However, I was disappointed with this cable. For one, not that it really matters, the cable that arrived was clear instead of black like shown in the picture. I kind of like the product I receive to match what is shown. But the actual problem I had with it was as soon as I plugged it into my Macbook Pro, my computer almost seemed to short out. It completely shut off and disabled my battery. It was the most bizarre thing. So, with the cable still plugged in, in addition to plugging my Macbook into the charger, I attempted again to transfer data with the cable. It would not work. I jiggled the cable to see what would happen, and my computer shut off again. Needless to say, I didn't want any further damage to happen to my computer so I immediately unplugged it after that. After the cable was disconnected, I turned the power back on again and everything went back to normal. I'm not sure what the cause was, but what I do know is that I didn't want to use that cable anymore since my Mac was working just fine before. Not sure if it was a fluke that I got a bad cable or if they are all like that. Luckily Amazon is great with returns, so I was sure to send this one back asap.
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.
I purchased this remanufactured toner and put it on the shelve. Later when I installed it, it printed worse than than the one I just removed. After running about 15 sheets of print (I was hoping it would start printing normally) it wasn't getting any better. When I tried to return it for a replacement, I found out I only had 30 days to do so, and the time had expired. I feel cheated. I have to give this one star. I would give it zero stars if possible. Don't buy from this company!
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.
Amazon sent me a TV that did not even work out of the boxterrible service and there was no refund
Received this TV right after Christmas and didn't get HD hooked up until 2 days before the Super Bowl (Time Warner, you suck!). Overall the picure is phenomenal. The Li-Fi bulb pushes out a bright clear picture, so much so that we could see the instant replay's really well during the Super Bowl. I even hooked my PC up to the VGA slot and played Counter-Strike: Source. My video card currently only displays in a 4:3 format (due to the monitor), so I couldn't take advantage of the TV's true ability in that aspect. Still, the picture very clear.Cons: After about 1 and a half months of use, the speaker system on the TV seems to have developed some static. You can hear the static if you have the TV on for more than 15 minutes. The remote that comes with the TV is also worthless. It doesn't work 75% of the time for some reason, but I use a universal remote 99% of the time to just flip channels and adjust volume. If I need to use any of the other features on the TV, I use the stock remote and just get right in front of the TV because it won't work from anywhere else.TV was a great but at under $1000 and I will probably call to get the speakers fixed under the warranty.Update, 3/2012. The bulb went out approximately two years after initial purchase and the again two years after that. The first time it was replaced it was under warranty, but i will be getting a different tv and tv brand after the bulb went out a second tme.
Another reviewer says this model has a write protect switch. Where the write protect switch is on his model, mine just has a small hole. I suspect that maybe some early models had a write protect switch, but the one I got today definitely does not. (Lexar never claims this model has a write protect switch).The small whole exposes the circuit board, allowing dust, pocket lint, liquid, etc., inside. (At least in principal....) This is very annoying...I'd really like to have a write protect switch, and bought this because I thought that it had one.Otherwise it's nice so far. I echo other reviewers' that the clip on the cover seems superfulous. The drive is also a little large to be on a keychain. It is nice that the keychain is attached to the base of the drive though. This means you can't easily disconnect it from your keychain, but also means that it will be harder to lose.
The flash drive is ok, I guess, but the item description CLAIMS that a USB cable is included which is a lie. The package the drive comes in is just big enough for the cable, so it's not like the package was only partly-filled. When I contacted Amazon about the problem they told me to contact the manufacturer, who finally responded 3-4 weeks later. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!
it did not fit in the mp3 player that i brought for my husband and that is all i have to say
I've purchased two packs and both are not functioning well.It took 4 days to charge one of the packs and the 2nd one cannot be charged at all.An email I've sent the supplier has not been answered till today, more than a week after I've sent it.Really disapponted...Rafi
it works just fine, but its not the sony xl-2200 they said it was. its just some off brand replacement lamp. that is not what i ordered or paid for. it is not the sony product they advertised it to be.
At Christmas time, I was able to buy two Zune's at a great price. I have been using a Creative Vision M for years and love that player but, at the price, I thought a Zune would be a nice backup so I bought my son and myself each a Zune.After spending hours trying to install the Zune software on my sons pc, I finally gave up. I was able to get the software to install on another pc but that install also took a long time. Check the internet, there are many people not able to install the Zune software. After installing the software, the best that I can say is that it does not work well. Getting songs to be added correctly requires editing all the MP3 tags. Adding videos is extremely slow and the process to convert a video so that is can be added to the player is time consuming. Adding songs and videos requires several additional software.The Zune interface is not great either. I would like the ability to remove items on the menu that I will never use but that option is not available. Navigation is fair but playing media requires several clicks.The best that I can say about the two Zunes that I have purchased is that at least I did not spend very much money.
I bought one of these about a year ago, and bookmarked it so I could always come back and buy a duplicate. I just received my 2nd order of this today, and it's slightly different. The handle isn't fully leather, so it's not as stiff as the original book I ordered, and when you open it, the sides feel like the vinyl version of this book, so those things really kill it for me. It's a shame. I don't feel like going through the process of shipping it back because it's not the end of the world, but what is the deal with updating a product without updating the product page?
I'd like to know if anyone else out there was ripped by a company named Imaprint? They sold me 6 ink cartridges. All of them were dried up. I contacted the company and they said to send them back. That was in Dec. of 2003 I have not heard from them yet. I mailed them by using the US mail service and used Delivery Confirmation. They signed for it and that was it. Also I contacted Amazon and they were of no help to me at all.
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.
It does not serve the purpose that I need it for. When you record it does save it; however, if you remember as the day progresses for "things to do", it will erase your previous reminder. It records over your previously recorded message; therefore, you have to try to remember what it was that you gave yourself a little reminder for in the first place.It would beneficial it had an erase button. At this time, it is not a good 'lil reminder'. You might as well write down what you have to remember.
I purchased this car charger for my road trip from Seattle to Dallas. The charger does charge the Zen. No problem there, though the charger does get hotter than I would like it to.My main gripe is when I am charging my Zen while using my FM transmitter. You end up getting awful interference, ear piercing. It was so bad I would only charge my Zen when stopping to take a break from driving or when getting something to eat. Basically defeats the purpose of using it while on a long road trip.
This is one of the most worthless cameras Nikon has ever made. It has only 3 focus points, it has no in-body focus motor, and the image sensor is the same one in the D50 and D70/s, which are far superior cameras with 5 focus points and in-body focus motor. Do not buy this worthless piece of junk, or the D60, which is virtually a D40/x.By the way, I've used this camera extensively for street and event photography, and it produces blurry, out-of-focus pictures 50% of the time. Worthless. It also highlights how Ken Rockwell should not be taken all that seriously.This camera is obviously old now, but I still use my D70 and D50 and shoot raw and the D60 collects dust. The D50 only takes 2 GB cards, has a slower buffer for raw, and is 2.5 fps over the 3fps D70 and CF cards, but it's better than the D40/60. The only exception might be the final version of the D40: The D3000, which has 11 focus points.
I have never given a product a bad review, but unfortunately Audio Technica earns only one star from me for its ATR-288W.I know that some people have had great results with this product, so it is possible that the one I received was defective. However, the unit I purchased gave great audio quality only if you were operating under ideal conditions - within 5 to 10 feet of the video camera, and had the wire from the lapel mic (which serves as the antenna for the body mic) between the subject and the camera. As soon as there was anything between the wire and the camera the audio was full of static, hissing, and noise. If you moved further from the camera, the noise level became so high that the audio was totally unusable for even home movie productions.Under typical conditions where the subject is moving or occasionally turning away from the camera the audio is noisy, and full of static, and unusable.I have returned the ATR-288W to Amazon, and will search for a suitable substitute.I was using the ATR-288W with a Canon HV40 video camera,
Limited to burning movies . Unstable at times . Not user friendly .
I purchase this player hoping to relive the 70's and 80's using my old LP's. Well, the unit looks good and does have an automatic arm and a long spindle for dispensing more then one album or 45 record at a time but that's where the good stuff ends! The sound is just horrible! I don't know if it's the speaker in the unit or a poor amplifier or both but the sound is week and isn't that why you are buying it? I say go to Ebay and bid on an oldie but goodie vintage record player!
Screen displayed on start up a black screen on LCD and viewfinder, with a message to remove the cap.This occured 2 dys after opening camcorder to use. No image recording was possible, only the sound recorded. Camcorder could not focus.I read reviews for this model and the 450 model and users had the same problem.So be aware.
My WCG200 has never been able to keep an Internet connection via wireless.This seems to be a problem with a large percentage of the units shipped, judging from the complaints on the Linksys help boards and here on Amazon. I don't know why this product hasn't been recalled.Do not. I repeat, do not, buy this product.
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....
Be careful, the result is not you expect. The sensation is that the magnification NOT increase 50% (1.5x).
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.
I got this radio for my birthday in August 2007. It worked great for two months, then the antenna jack failed and I had to sent it back for a replacement. The replacemet lasted for a week before the same problem occurred. The second replacement came broken- it was a refurbished radio (I had originally bought a new one, call me crazy but I think that when a new product breaks under warranty it should be replaced with a new product) with more than 200 songs already loaded, not that I could listen to any of them because as I said, it came broken. My third replacement was also a refurbished radio, with ten songs loaded on to it, it never picked up a signal.Now it's February, 2008. This time I called American Express, and was told to send the whole thing back and they would arrange a refund. I did, and two days later I got an angry call from Delphi- they want to know why I didn't go through "proper procedures" and "give them a chance to honor the warranty." I told them that I had no interest in getting replacement radios until the warranty expired and would NEVER do business with Delphi ever again.Oh, besides the constant breaking down, all of the negative comments already here are spot on- the screen freezes, the buttons are unresponsive, the unit hates the cold (I like to take walks, if it's under forty degrees this unit will NOT function properly) you get a constant "No Signal" or "Check Antenna" signal (check it for WHAT? I think Delphi wants you to jam the thing into the unit till it breaks,) etc. etc.Avoid this unit, and you'll avoid big-time headaches and frustration.I ordered the Samsung Helix yesterday- my niece got one for Christmas 2006 and hasn't had one issue with it as yet. I wish I had forked over a little more money for that one.
I always check out rating before buying anything. Sometimes they are not always accurate or complete....I purchased this hoping that it would make my life easier. Well it did just the opposite. The Logitech supplied drivers are simply a poor excuse for software. The reason I say this is because when you install the iTouch or MouseWare software, it overwrites your standard Microsoft PS/2 driver and disables other functions that are necessary for using a non-Logitech PS/2 device. What this means is that once you load this software, no other PS/2 devices other than Logitechs will work. I have a laptop when I undocked it, my built in mouse, PS/2 mouse port and keyboard were all shut down. The only way you can repair this is by having a highly skilled MCSE professional at your side to guide you through a 2 hour recovery. Logitech's support team tried to say that it wasn't their software that did this, download a driver update (didn't make a difference) or that I need to go through this complicated procedure and reload my computer with the windows software that originally came on my machine (Microsfot Knowledge Base Article 256233), therefore meaning that I had to reload all my drivers from when I first got the computer. I tried this on both Windows 2000 and XP and unistalling the SW doesn't make a difference. I was without my PC for days because of this. The keyboard and mouse will work fine if you do not install the drivers, but that takes away from the nice features the keyboard offers???Much more trouble than it is worth. Unless you plan to only use Logitechs peripherals -- STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT. Buy a Microsoft version -- at least you know it will be compatible.
you get what you pay for on this one. my hdtv looked better with my old cables. i do not recommend this product. standard definition looks terrible by the way. just looks ok with my blu-ray player. i was not impressed.
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 wanted to use the speakers for a date but they kept blowing on me, so we could never get through a full song. You definitely get what you pay for here, cheapest speakers are worthless. Would never reccomend them.
This router is the worst one i have ever seen, and I have seen many of them...It has a design problem, the wireless connection drops of every 15-60 minutes, especially when there is a high bandwidth usage...don't buy, even if it looks cheap and great, it's a swindle.I warned you. You do what you want. But trust me: You don't want to return it one week later, pay restocking fees and all of that stuff.You should buy instead 2 separate machines: one modem and one wireless router.
Zero documentation for installation and setup on Mac -- I had to download a PDF from their website and ultimately email Belkin Tech Support for help.Once I got the mouse basically working, I asked them how to configure the various buttons. Out of the box, the side button does nothing. Belkin told me &quot;We don't have any special software to program the buttons but you may be able to find a third-party application&quot;!! Clearly their Mac OSX support is an afterthought. My advice: Wait and buy one that really IS compatible.
I purchased this camera for my office. I had to convince my boss that Kodak was a good camera and the dock system was the way to go...unfortunately my recommendation turned out to be a nightmare!! We spent almost $300 for the camera and dock station - haven't taken 75 pictures with the camera and it is junk! When I turn the camera on it extends the lense about 1/4" and then retracts and shuts itself off. I tried all of the sites from Kodak and after numerous correspondence with Kodak the conclusion is: 1. I can send the camera back to them and for $125.00 they will fix it. (I can buy a new one for $129.00) 2. I can send the camera in and they would sell me a "refurbished" camera for between $250-$300. OR 3. Pitch the piece of junk camera and buy anything else but a KODAK....I'm going with #3 !!! Save your money and time trying to deal with Kodak!!
What a piece of junk. Unless you have an iPod shuffle the screen is upside down because of the stupid tripod shape. Sound quality is decent. Very lightweight and portable.
Pros:very comfortable keys and layout, backlit keys.Cons:After first few weeks started having problems with charging the mouse (poor contacts resulting in constant blinking red light), had to position the mouse EXACTLY right on the charging pins.Left shift key broke after 3 months of use (I do a fair bit of typing but I am not a writer or a coder or anything like that).Overall I do not think this is a good value for the price.
I ordered this product thinking it was standard laminating sheets. I was surprised when it arrived and turned out to be pouches, which I had to separate to use as I wanted. Perhaps I missed it, but I found no mention of "pouches" in the description. Also, it seemed to take an unusual amount of time to arrive, which I had not previously experienced from Amazon. I will continue to use Amazon, as I love the user-friendly site and usual prompt service.
This is a nice little hub but lacks USB2.0 and also its would have been nice to have a power adapter.
used this to replace the vz supplied router for the secure vpn network at home. its too slow. you will not get hi def vod. or standard def vod as well. no pay per views no hbo on demand no dvr content will work with this. get a faster router.
This was my first Firewire cord, and I suspect the same is true of many of the positive reviewers here. Like them, I was originally very happy with this cord. It worked, and the price was fantastic. However, I noticed that the 9 pin connector was always very loose, and never "clicked" in place, even though I pushed the cord as far as it would go. My initial thought was "Boy, Firewire really has a bad connector design."Well, after buying another Firewire cord from a more reputable source (LaCie) I discovered that Firewire cables are actually incredibly secure! There is just something very wrong with the design of these cords! As far as I can tell, the connector is a bit too short on the 800 end of these cables, and thus they can't be inserted far enough to engage the mechanism that locks them into place (i.e. the 'click' you feel when plugging in a USB cable, or a better made Firewire cable, it turns out).As such, I recommend users stay far away from these cables. Sure, they're cheap, but if your cable comes out accidentally without you having properly unmounted your external drive, it's highly likely that your hard drive will be corrupted. It's worth it to buy good cables. Your data is worth a lot more than the few dollars saved by going with a cut-rate cable company.
I think the whole Neutrik connector thing is a bad idea. The 1/4" phone jack has been the industry standard for years and has always worked fine, now if I buy new equipment I have to either buy new cables (Neutrik) or these adapters to accomplish the same result. The adapters I purchased worked fine, but I shouldn't have had to buy them in the first place.
At one time they advertised this item to fit the HTC EVO. I made the mistake of believing them and purchased it. My phone will not fit inside the case. I see they now have removed the EVO claim. Too bad for me. Hopefully, no one else.
We bought a portable DVD player with an iPod dock a month ago specifically for this new iPod, but Apple changed it's software so that none of the new iPods can be shown on older/unapproved DVD players! Also, if you want to plug it into your TV, you have to drop $50 to buy a specific cable! The iPod Classic will ONLY show video on equipment that has a special chip in it supplied by Apple.Don't waste your money unless you are willing to buy all new equipment to show the videos on!!!
I was so excited when i put on the headset and started listening to my friends talk while gaming. They felt superb and extremely comfortable (which they do feel like). But the major flaw is the microphone. I don't know if it was just me, but the mic was completely terrible and made me sound scratchy and robotic. I would recommend this product probably just for listening to music, but if you're trying to talk to people or go on long skype calls it just won't do.Pros- Comfortable, Great SoundCons- Terrible Mic, Seems Flimsy
The Skylink AD-433S dialer came with conflicting instructions, and despite three phone conversations with their tech department, we could not get this to dialer to work properly. I finally sent it back to their "repair" office, and it cost me an additinal $19.00 in postage. I still waiting for some response from the company.
Broke a little over a week after I bought it. There must be a way to strengthen the wiring of headphones in general
This is such a crappy product. Once in a while, and I mean 3-5 times day, it will loose al conections. Sometime the wireless ones, and sometimes between the device itself and the DSL. All light will be blinking and all will look nice, except there is no conection. The only way to get it back is to go and power cycle the router and the DSL modum. Those thing should stay alive forever, not die on you 5 times a day.
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.
Overall I would not recommend this printer. The ink cartridges are quite small and the HP printer/scanner software is obtrusive. However, to be more partial I have listed the pros and cons below.Pros:This printer does a good job of copying/scanning documents. The scanner is also quick and very easy to use. The scanner software is also very easy to use.Cons:1.) Ink Cartirdge:As stated above the ink cartridges are tiny, the smallest I have seen for an HP printer. There is also only 1 color ink cartridge which contains 3 colors. If one color runs out early (which it usually does) you have to replace the entire cartridge. The ink cartridges are also rated for 190 sheets of paper, and I have never gotten that many pages out of them.2.) HP printing software:The HP printing software is overall not very good. The cartirdge ink levels are not accurately represented. Secondly, after a certain ink level, everytime you print a document the print software reminds you to replace the ink cartridge. I have found that I can print 20-30 additional pages after recieving the warning (the cartridges are only rated for 190 pages).
I received Emerson's iP100 as a Christmas gift and within two weeks, the power button would not turn the radio off,the radio no longer played or powered my iPod, and the speakers give a hissing sound. I returned the radio, paying $8.50 in shipping costs which were never reimbursed, and received a second radio after a month and a half. Within one and a half weeks, the second radio broke in the exact same manner as the first. Yet, when I contacted Emerson to receive a refund for their defective product, they told me they do not give refunds. Now I can either return my radio for another defective radio, wasting time and money, or I can simply lose $60 on my purchase and forget the whole ordeal. I will never again buy any product with the name Emerson Radio. F43 IPOD AM/FM RADIO/CLOCK #06
I'm running Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 on a IBM Thinkpad T21 laptop. I bought the Netgear access point (ME102) and connected that to my Linksys 4 Port DSL/Cable Modem firewall router. I installed and configured the access point and MA401 card on my IBM laptop. At first the wireless card worked. Although I started getting a few blue screens of death, it worked okay. Despite my system become slightly more unstable I was happy.Then all of a sudden it stopped working. The LED on the PC Card would only go on for a second and then turn off. After a few calls to Netgear's support desk and doing some troubleshooting with them, they realized my MA401 PC Card was dead. Netgear sent me a new one after I sent them my bad card (pretty decent support) at no cost.It now works but my system is slightly unstable when I use it (blue screen of death once a week or so).To make my system more stable I have been attempting to install new MA401 drivers from Netgear. I downloaded a file called MA401v200.zip, which I believe are new drivers but I cannot figure out for the life of me how to install the new drivers. There are no instructions. I am a seasoned IT person but I still can't figure out how to install the new MA401 drivers.Given all of this I can't recommend the MA401 wireless access card. The ME102 access point is fine. I get good coverage in the house. I even get a signal from the basement, two floors below the access on the 2nd floor of the house (wooden house with sheet rock).FYI - I bought all of the networking gear on Amazon.
Before you buy this TV go google "Lns 4041dx takes forever to turn on". I have had the tv for 2 years the quality of picture is good, sounds OK. The only complaint me and thousands of other people are having is that the conductors on the board go bad. Basically at some point can b a week after you buy it or 3 years the TV will stop turning on right away, it will take about 5 min, then a few weeks later 10 min then a week later 20min till it does not turn on its at all.. Now you can at this point pay Samsung 300+ dollars to fix it more then half the price of the tv, or you can fix it yourself if you do not mind pulling the board out of it and soldering a few new conductors on.. Any way its and epic fail on Samsung part, guess i should spend the extra money and get a Sony..
I would give it zero stars if Amazon permitted it.Save your money and get something else. For $200 you can get something fairly decent. This thing literally makes noise. It has a humming sound. It is also apparent in what is audible through the mix. Perhaps I had a defective one, but these things are prone to being noisy. Buyer Beware!
I ended up returning this. The power cord kept falling out of its socket in the back of the radio.
I hope this review is helpful, here goes: This scanner captures great images. When it feels like it. It works about once out of every 5 times on Windows XP; the other times it gives the same TWAIN error that I'm now reading that people all over the web are having. In the driver's readme.txt file, it notes that this error "occasionally" (for me, 80% of the time!) occurs when you have XP and an NTFS hard drive. This scanner cost me hours of headaches and hassles and I wish I could save you the same; I'm replacing it with an Epson and am hoping for the best. No other Canon product gave me these problems, but this is really a ripoff.UPDATE: I just bought an Epson Perfection V100 and it's working like a dream, so far.
We bought the 4400 at Costco. The DVD worked great, no sound problems. The VCR motor makes a horrible, loud buzzing sound. We're returning the unit today.
When I got the TDK 100-pack of DVDs, it was falling apart and DVDs were sliding out of the bottom of the container.
Horrible experience. The printer does not work and yes, all the cardboard has been removed. I tried returing the merchandise, but was met with resistance. I was told that HP had to be brought into the return. Good luck getting in touch with them! The printer sits here, back in its orginal box. I have learned a lesson. I will never purchase an electronic via email ever again.
Although this item is advertised as an ethernet/phone combo device, it is not. It is simply a retractable phone cord with an RJ-11 (phone)connector. It performs just fine in this capacity, but look elsewhere if you want to purchase an &quot;all in one&quot; gizmo. This won't do it for you as there is no way to use this baby to get on your LAN
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.
I purchased this recorder in December 2003. It worked well for about a month. Then locked up. I called about four times on the telephone. Left my number with no response. Emailed with no response. Finally called and got a tech rep. He was helpful, we tried various tricks to open drawer. No luck. He said ship it and we will repair. I shipped to Los Angeles area at my expense. It was back in 7 days as promised and worked adequately. Sometimes it seems to not respond to commands, other times it just doesn't do what you want. Sometimes DVD+RW disks don't play on other machines, even new ones. After 11 months it locked up again. There are suggestions for unlocking it on other web sites. None of the suggested methods worked. Including opening the cover and carefully pushing the button hidden on the DVDR component in the right front corner of that component. It is suggested that you can send your machine in with about $80.00 and they will repair it (in the one year labor warranty period I guess). I have given up and am researching a new machine, perhaps a Lite-On, which has similar specifications. In my opinion if you buy one of these recorders, they are still on the leading edge of technology and a three year service contract would be a good investment. Many other machines, in the same price range have one year parts and labor warranties. After reading many reviews of this unit on various web sites it looks to me that my experiance has been the experiance of many buyers.
At first, I was very happy with the performance and reliability of this USB drive.But one day, after having worked for hours on a few files on the USB drive, I tried to retrieve my information and got a &quot;disk not formatted, would you like to format it now?&quot; error. I ejected it, tried it on other PCs and other operating systems, with the same response.There was no way to retrieve the data, and customer support said it had a &quot;defect&quot;.The scary thing is that once I gave up and reluctantly reformatted the drive, it appeared to work fine. BEWARE, those buying used units. They may have hidden defects which will cause this in the future.Stay away from this brand. USB drives in general are bullet proof, but not Lexar.
I have heard awesome things about the company and their detectors. I'm actually going to buy/ try another model.This model does not work well. I tried it out for about 3 weeks, and it did not detect any police cars. I know that some may not have had their radars on and pointed, but missing 5-7 cars is not acceptable to me. Don't waste your time with this model.
So I bought this with the intention of using it for Rosetta Stone. I've seen that it's gotten decent reviews, however, upon using it I've found that it hardly works! I don't know if it's the Rosetta Stone, or me, or the microphone. But I'm pretty sure it's this product. I did a microphone check on my computer and on the program. Does anyone have any tips for using it? I'm getting sick of it taking me 15 minutes to get through one step of Rosetta because it's not picking up what I'm saying.
Please be advised this grip (or I should say The grip I received) has NONE of the below mentioned options that are listed with this products reviews. It is a plain "grip" Only. There are no buttons, no way to open it to add or replace any batteries, and No slot on the bottom for a strap.The descriptive reviews for this item state:" The battery compartment in the grip is very easy to remove and insert batteries, optional AA battery insert looks easy to use, and is good to have in emergencies. "AND"The vertical shooting buttons on the grip (exposure bracket, A-E lock, Auto Focus point selection, selector wheel and shutter release) are, as far as I can tell, identically placed like those on the Canon grip. All work like they are supposed to."AND"The grip comes with an "On-Off" slide so you can turn off the vertical shooting buttons when they are not needed. This prevents accidentally activating one of the buttons or taking a picture if they are inadvertently pressed while shooting horizontal."ANDone review also stated "This DOES have the slot on the bottom for a hand strap. "NONE of these reviews reflect this product at all. Customer service with Amazon was Excellent with return authorization for a refund immediate.
The HDMI cable I received unfortunately was defective but the Amazon return process was painless. easy and free. No complaints from me.
This thing WILL scratch the surface of your IPOD. It scratched mine :( BEWARE!
I would like to first thank David Coberly for his great advice on tricking the printer with electrical tape -- this worked great for me too. Thanks to this advice, this printer isn't totally worthless, at least now I can print and copy black. This printer is indeed a piece of crap. I will be shopping for a new one. The only consolation, is that I bought it used and only paid $20.00.
i bought this after several years using the previous non optical version which was perfect, just that the rubber rollers wore out. this optical version has too small a ball making it harder to control and stalls very often as another reviewer points out. the ball moves too smoothly too so i am now having wrist pains as i am trying too hard to control the movement. will probably get the expert mouse trackball.
I bought the Logitech 200 because I do a lot of typing. I liked the quietness and smooth typing feel of the keyboard. I wanted to buy another one for a different computer but couldn't find it locally. I ended up buying another similar quiet keyboard, Logitech K120.I like the K120 MUCH better since the keys feel more raised. I ended up buying another K120 to replace the 200!Logitech 200 cons:- keys feel flat like a laptop type of keyboard- makes hands feel cramped
This modem does Qwest DSL just fine, but comes with the worst set of default values possible for wireless connections. The documentation is useless, as is the support site.Basically, I got this up and running on my desktop system in just a couple of minutes. It detected everything beautifully and required no intervention from me beyond entering my userid and password.Then I tried to connect my laptop wirelessly. No go. A month later, after spending quite a few evenings doing research online and trying out different settings, it still won't connect. Same goes for my wireless media extender (Hauppauge MediaMVP).I've become convinced that the router could accept and handle these connections, but the default settings are so screwed up, and the documentation so poor, that I just haven't found the right combination of details. A networking guru would probably be able to figure this out in a second, but I'm not a networking guru. Therefore, I'm abandoning this product in disgust.It's important to note (as other reviews here mention) that there are five different versions of this modem which LOOK IDENTICAL but are completely different technology. The packaging is also identical, and the only way to tell which you are getting is by installing it and finding the info in the router configuration window.Netgear, what were you thinking???
oh come on this 'zune' crap is just a thicker, bulkier, uglyer, vesion of the bestselling mp3 player theApple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)this has no acsessories that are any good and the softwear only works with windows. the ipod is the same price (when neither the ipod nor the zune are on sale) but has 1000 times the acsessories. with the ipod theres a product that gives it a 8.5 inch screen way bigger than this peice of crap and also with the ipod you can download the music quick. with another product you can make the ipods screen a vitual 60 inches with theI-Theater Head Mounted Display (HMD) ITheaterwhen microsoft tried with the zune they fell flat on there faces. the zune only has like 2 hours of battery life when watching movies when the 80 gig ipod has about 6 hours of movie. thats like 3 times more. if i put pros and cons there would be no pros and thousnads of cons.prosnothingconsbigbulkyshort battery lifenot many acsessoriescopied design from what looks to be from the ipodonly comes in 30 gigthicker than a 80 gig ipoduglysoftwear not availible for macsfrom reveiws it sounds like the softwear dosnt always worktakes a long time to download videosthe first version means lots of other flaws that will take years to fix
I bought the URC6690 as a Christmas gift. I was unable to control the DirectTV DVR Model HR40. The manufacture never replied to my email asking for help upgrading the device. The controller may not work with any DirectTV DVR's so beware. The remote seems to be well built but only a few buttons are programmable so it cannot learn an entire remote control.
This is the second linksys product I've had. The first wireless router I bought would repeatedly lock up, requiring me to restart it, and the range was terrible. I considered it a fluke.This router locks up somewhat less, but enjoys dropping my wireless connection after the arduous task of establishing a vpn to my corporate network and getting neck deep in some task on a server based application.I can almost hear it laughing.I am using the router right now, I am less than 30 feet away from it, and my signal strength is 'low'. Huh? Maybe its me, but I don't expect my signal strength to drop to low until I am across the street in my neighbor's back yard! I will definitely be exploring another manufacturer when I go to an N router.
The push button (Casio Exilim Z850) to take shots fell off in 8 months. The service center needs 3 weeks just to get the part. Leaving for Asia in 19 days; called Casio directly for help and was told flat out "if that's what they told you, it's what it is, okay".I will go back to Canon the next time I am shopping for another camera!Jane, Saratoga/California
This camera has been a headache since I got it last year. The major flaw that I have found is that the flash is entirely too bright. Most of my pictures with the flash come out looking like things are glowing. I have tried playing with the flash but it doesn't work.Another issue I have with it is that it takes too long to get the picture. Again, I've experimented with settings but it doesn't help. The pause is long enough to screw up any posed shots (someone thinks the picture was taken and moves) and forget action shots.If anyone moves, the picture gets a blur. Oh and let's not forget that sometimes parts of the picture seem blurry even without anyone having moved.I can't wait to find a better deal on a camera and get rid of this one. I had an older easyshare before this one and LOVED it. This one, not so much.
I bought 2 of these cables for my 51 and 32 inch flat screen tvs. They were used to replace my basic/cheap coaxial cables that I have had for years. The one cable switch had no noticable change in visual clarity. The second switch actually caused the image to be worse so I switched back to by basic coax. These cables are not worth buying unless you just want a white cable over black and dont care about picture quality.
I bought this card solely because of the 108Mbps MIMO ability, to go along with my Netgear WPN824 router which lists this as the compatible card on the back of its box.NO WHERE, not on the box, not on the spec sheet, not in the online manual, etc does Netgear ever tell you what they told me on the phone: THIS CARD WILL NOT WORK IN 108MBPS MODE WITH WINDOWS 2000. In fact, they actually list this mode as working with XP and Win2k, but not Vista.Well, this is bad news for me since I paid about 4 times as much for this card as I could have for a 54G PCI card, because foolishly I thought Netgear products in the same line (Rangemax) would work with each other and with the operating system they are advertised to work with. Guess I'll have to write Netgear a letter next, but I won't be buying any of their products again unless I have money to waste and feel like some experimenting and disappointment.
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.
Hardly used the camcorder. No longer works. It doesn't register a signal and shows a lens cap error even when the lens cap is off. What a disgrace. My last JVC product.
First I'll state for the price the fvs318 appears to be an excellent value, however the devil is in the details.I guess you could say: "You get what you pay for...maybe not even that&quot;.The requirement that this appliance should satisfy but does NOT is the following:Network setup:Site 1: Home office example: simple local setup 1 flat Ethernet segment, access to internet.Site 2: Enterprise main office: Multiple subnets which is a very common setup, access to the internet.Problem:The Problem with the FVS318 (likely in all safenet products ) is that any users on Site1 of the vpn are not able to reach any reachable IP addresses not directly connected to the (site 2) enterprise FVS318. If there are any subnets beyond that the packets are denied transport by the FVS318 (on both sides).Technically there is no reason for this restriction; I can only hope it was the suggestion of a clueless sales droid to sell more hardware.I was unable to locate publicly any available documentation that explains the critical restriction.The reason I know this is that NetGear support stated that I should've known this before purchase. When I responded with: &quot;There is no publicly available info on this restriction&quot;, he attempted to find it in the public domain and NetGear's site, but admitted it wasn't available.To add to this insult, Netgear's Level 2 support suggested that I call their premium support (pay support) that they may have a work around.The disappointing experience I had with NetGear support I suspect is not uncommon.At this point I'll declare success if I can return the netgear equipment and get my $$ back. However Netgear support will not even admit that this issue is a reason to return the equipment for a refund.I have other complaints about the box from a reporting perspective and limited port forward sessions (limited to 16) , along with not being able to re-map an incoming port to a separate private port but these complaints pale in comparison to the obvious technical oversight explained above.Executive Summary: If you have a simple home setup with 1 flat ethernet segment on both ends the fvs318 is fine. However, if you ever expect to have another routable segment on either end of the network (most commonly found with enterprise networks ) you should save yourself the time and frustration. Rely on 3Com (3cr856-95 nice competing product) or SSH or encrypted GRE. Do NOT consider this box for one moment if you expect anything more than a secure connection between Joes-Home-Network with Johns-home-network.I hope this helps.dwd
This kit works but is almost impossible to get together. Everyone else is correct they give you 3 times the amount of pieces you actually use. Then you need to CUT the "tabs" off the plastic to make it fit for your vehicle. THE ISSUE WITH THIS IS THE PLASTIC IS SO STURDY THAT YOU NEED TO USE A HANDSAW TO DO IT. The packaging shows a utility knife doing the job but you'll be there all day. This is ridiculous. Once the kit was in we realized that because the 99 Altima has a trim piece that the faceplate would not fit. It does hold the radio but I'd have to say there must be a better kit out there.
I bought this based on the reviews.On the positive side, the product is simple to use. I like this.However, the FM transmission must be very weak as the sound quality is terrible and it needs to be moved around to get good reception. It feels like moving around a metal hanger to get reception on an old TV (does this date me?). I have an XM radio that also transmits FM and the signal is much clearer.Additionally, this does not charge my ipod touch 2g, so it's not much help on a long car ride.Overall, not worth the money.
The analog dialing is very sensitive and difficult to adjust in finding a station.Also, it does not do well in bringing in a station.It would be good if it had a digital tuner, and had more ability in bringing in a station.
A disc that had read errors still has read errors and more scratches than ever before. I followed the instructions. I wiped from center to outside edge and even used a microfiber cloth. Nothing. Just a billion scratches going from the center to the outside edge now and the disc still has the same read errors. Waste of money.
I have to agree with the other posts about the rubber ear pieces constantly falling off. I just lost one last night and now have to figure out if I want to order another set (second time now) or just get a different brand. The sound is great and the rubber ear piece blocks out noise fairly well but I have been so careful to no avail. I just can't see spending another $8 on the rubber pieces that I can only find on ebay.
i thought this would have more than one ethernet plug but it only has one.I thought this would be have a bigger area coverage but it doesn't.I don't have wifi connection outside the room the modem is in...and I don't really have a big house. I tried changing the settings but they don't really work.I feel like I wasted 100$.Definitely will not buy again or recommend to friends.
this not good for recording voice you go 1 feet or further it barely picks up voice get 6 inches or closer picks up alot of pops and hisses not recomended if you are a singer or using it for podcasting i recomend the Samson CO1U
The cable is heavy and seems like it's quality construction but unfortunately the s-video end has some issues.1.) The joint where the yellow casing and the metal male end meet is to large in diameter. It doesn't sit well in a video card that is a bit recessed in the back plate of a computer.2.) The metal male end is not crimped properly. If you look at an s-video cable you will see two dimples that jut towards the four pins. Unfortunately the male end on the one I received has very shallow dimples and does not 'grasp' the female end on the video card. I'm forced to wiggle the cable to get the signal to come through but I get lucky maybe 10% of the time.Again I want to state that the cable itself and the casings around the RCA and S-video end do not feel cheap, they feel heavy and sturdy; I just have a major issue with the s-video male end.I will contact the supplier about this issue.
The Mac Mini (mid-2011) has four USB 2.0 ports and a Firewire 800 port on the back. I have two firewire 800 devices, an external hard drive and a Seagate GoFlex portable drive. I ordered this because it would expand my USB and Firewire ports PLUS give me one of each in the front. However, when I received it I was very disappointed. The Firewire ports are for the slower 400Mbps devices, not the faster 800Mbps. I could get an adapter, but it would basically cause the devices to slow to half the speed of which they are capable. I returned it and am continuing to look for a similar device for the faster devices. Currently, when I need to update the portable drive I plug it into the port in the hard drive. I thought about keeping this unit just for the expanded USB ports, but the cost was pretty high for that.
I had this magellan for close to two years. From the first day I got it, I could never use it without having the car charger attached. It would always say "battery critically low" or just shut off. I tried to hook it to my computer to download an update, it never would update. I really got fed up when the touchscreen started working only when it wanted to, which is not good when you don't know where you're going, and are trying to get directions from a gps with no touchscreen! I finally just said it's time for a new one, so I sold it to gazelle, which buys old electronics. I just got a new garmin nuvi 285wt from Amazon! The shipping was extremely fast and I love the new Garmin. It's totally an update from the magellan, it's very user friendly, and definitely has more up to date maps. The magellan 3100 gets a big thumbs down from me for two years of usage.
Hi....the sound coming out of it is not clear ....I do not recommend it to any human being !!!Thanks..
Ordered replacement battery for Dell 600m on May 29. Received a defective one on June 2. Had to badger at maxipower to get an RMA. They diud not have order number. Person left who was first tech contact. Replacement finally came June 28th.
I was eager to receive the Goo Gone as I had heard wonderful reports of it from friends who used it regularaly. One of those friends opened it for me and put it on the leather shoes that had a stain on them. She tried and tried. We followed the directions again and again. It did absolutely NOTHING! A waste of time and money! Don't bother!I would have sent it back but am not able to get to the post office land discareded the Amazon arrival box.
Really??? I bought this case for the Seagate hard drive but it was just a little too small for the drive! On line, it looks a lot like a Case Logic case I already own (that my second, identical hard drive is in) but the case that shipped was actually smaller and I had to return it. What was Case Logic thinking when they shrunk the case, and why did Amazon recommend this case to be paired with the Seagate Free Agent Go for Mac when it doesn't fit in the case? The photo of the inside of the case even features a hard drive that looks like the Seagate Free Agent! Thanks for wasting my time. From now on, I buy cases in person with my hard drives in hand. Sorry Amazon, you blew this one. At least the return was fairly easy and I got my refund about a month later.
I figured this would be a solid product coming from Monster. Comes in a nice bottle and a nice big soft towel, but it leaves alot of lint. The screen cleaner itself really shines up your screen and makes it look better than new damn near and makes the surface of the laptop shine. I was blown away by how well I thought it worked until I looked closer and my entire screen had lines through it, never seen streaks like this, they tattooed my screen up real nice like. I had to use a damp cloth with hot water and had to keep going over and over everything to get the streaks out. I had to ring out cloth and soak it in more hot water and ring it out and go over it and over it and over to get the streaks out. And guess what I had to do it again and then I had to take a dry cloth and polish it out about 4 times. geesh, not using Monster screen cleaner anymore. To much damn work to get the screen back to normal and any surface this BULL CRAP gets on.Monster me disappoint in you Son....
it will disable your OS!the product drivers that come with the printer managed to completely disable my system (Windows xp home). my computer would just shut itself off without warning, restart, and turn off, on, off, on, repeatedly. all by itself! after lugging the machine to CompUSA a couple of times and getting pissed off at them for no reason (in hindsight...) i FINALLY confirmed it was the printer after i tried (like a fool to install it for the 3rd time). The Epson tech support fessed up to the problem, and suggested i get the latest drivers from their website. 'sorry the software we sold you completely f**cked you over!'please, do not buy anything from Epson unless you enjoying executing a complete SYSTEM RECOVERY on your computer, which is what I am now doing... by-the-way, that means loosing all the files, programs, peripherals, etc. that you have ever installed on your computer. i hope you have it all backed up! enjoy!
Just received this TV yesterday after having an Accurian 7" portable TV by Radio Shack (had to give back to mom)- bought the Coby because could no longer get the Accurian - which was amazing!. Went through channel set up and not a single channel. So disappointed! I know it is not my area since I have other TVs that pick up channels no problem and am in the middle of Atlanta in the city with no obstructions to my home. VERY disappointed.
I've bought about five of these mice over the years. The first ones I owned I just absolutely loved. Once I discovered that the software which comes with them allows you to make program specific button assignments I was hooked (this is common to all MS mice) - for example I have mine setup so that when I'm using Outlook, the left-side button deletes an email and the right-side button will reply to an email, though when I'm using a different applications like TOAD (sql window) I've assigned the wheel button to execute the query where I placed my cursor (normally a combination of holding CTRL and other key). I love the comfort, weight, tracking and customizability of this mouse.HOWEVER - I've had these mice fail on me many times. Sometimes they just stop working after 6 months. The most recent one I purchased (for my wife) has HORRIBLE scroll wheel problems, where the scrolling action is the opposite of smooth and silky; it's like KA-CHUNK, KA-CHUNK at every indexed scrolling position. This was not the case for the mice manufactured 4-5 years ago. The more recently manufactured ones have been getting worse.I'm writing this review today as I'm considering my next mouse after the one I'd been using for the past year just died and I replaced it with the one my wife had been using (and had recently stopped using) which has this scroll wheel problem.
Bullsh#t.It seems that the iPod Classic has had a lot of problems, most especially the shotty click-wheel. At first I thought it was just my model that was defective, then I saw that my friend had also purchased the 80gb Ipod Classic from Amazon with the exact same problem. I don't know if Amazon is selling these defective models or if Apple just schematically left the click-wheel incredibly under-sensitive in order to promote their latest technology, the iPod Touch. I mean why do they purposefully sell these incredibly frustrating pieces of hardware when they clearly have the readily-available technology to prevent such issues? My last iPod video was perfectly fine before the Touch technology came out. WTF HAPPENED?Either way, some big corporation (Apple or Amazon) is cheating honest customers out of what they deserve. They try, man how they try.
This is not a digital camera that I would recommend to anybody. Although there are a few good features, there are some MAJOR dealbreakers with this camera. Then again, what would you expect from a company that specializes in printers, not digital cameras?First, the good news:1. Incredibly fast. You can take a photo in less than 1 second of turning this camera on. I have not seen this with any other digital cameras on the market. It is also ready to take additional photos almost instantaneously after taking the previous photos. Very nice speed.2. Beautiful large gorgeous screen, with full-text paragraphs explaining key features of the camera. This is is so invaluable.Now the bad news:1. Notice where the flash is located -- it is RIGHT UNDERNEATH the shutter button that you press every time you want to take a photo. What this means is that your right hand will almost always be blocking the flash when it goes off, unless you are CONSCIOUSLY AWARE about twisting your fingers & your hand to NOT block the flash.2. The flash is NOT POWERFUL at all... it can barely light up an object that is 5 feet away. And unlike most other digital cameras on the market, there is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY to alter the brightness of the flash.3. Because the flash is not powerful at all, ALL indoor pictures come out EXTREMELY DARK and nighttime pictures outside are completely out-of-the-question. This has not happened with any of my other digital cameras that I have owned -- this if the first camera that is completely disappointing in these regards. This makes this camera basically unusable to us. We took 3 photos side-by-side with 2 other digital cameras in the same indoor room, and the other cameras resulted in clear, bright photos. Not this one. This one's photos came out dark & unusable.4. You're not going to believe this, but you can NOT download your photos from this digital camera to your computer without lugging along the 4-piece DOCK that comes with the camera!!! That's right -- you have to log along a 4-piece Dock (one plastic mounting piece, one plastic docking station, and 2 power cables)! I have never seen another digital camera like this before! You can not simply bring along a tiny USB cable to connect this to your computer, so it makes this camera much less portable than any other digital camera on the market.5. Furthermore, you also can not recharge the battery in this camera without lugging along the 4-piece dock as well. Unless you're interested in purchasing a $80 battery recharger kit for this camera that they sell at Best Buy & other electronics stores, you will be stuck lugging along this 4-piece dock with you wherever you go.6. If you're planning on taking brief movies with the built-in videocamera, prepare for your videos to be jerky & very dimly lit. Granted, this isn't a dedicated videocamera, but still I've seen much better video quality from other digital cameras on the market.7. Finally, above all else, the only thing that really matters is how GOOD your photographs turn out, right? Well unfortunately, every single photograph taken with this camera (even the ones in bright daylight) come out incredible SOFT. The photos are not sharp or clear at all. It's just so disheartening.I can not recommend this camera to anyone. I'm sad that I even purchased it. This camera is poor all the way around.
For the price, these are not bad. That being said, they really aren't a good choice if they are to be your primary headphones.The Good: Crisp sound. Nice long cord.The Bad: Very little bass comes through on these. Are not ideal for use while exercising as they are prone to fall out.My thinking was that for about five bucks, you couldn't go wrong. Now that I have them, I wouldn't say I've gone wrong by getting them, but I wouldn't buy them again nor would I recommend them for regular music use. If you are going to use them with a Nintendo DS or AM Radio, these would probably be fine. Beyond that, pony up a few more bucks for something better.
I purchased the Inno last week and I have returned it for the third and final time. I downloaded songs to the unit and it showed that they were on there. I then pushed the MODE button to listen live, then pushed MODE again and the unit froze up. I took out the battery and restared it without success. I returned the unit and got a new one with the same results. I returned the second unit and thought 3 was a charm.WRONG. This time when I powered the unit up it froze on the XM symbol and would not go any further. I retured that one also. I am hoping for something better in the next year.
i've read all of the reviews here and the consistent messages are that a)the card works well, b)if you have the right kind of PC, c)there's no good way to tell if you have the right PC and d)Pinnacle as a company isn't going to help you if you have problemsBoiled down, the product description and information on the box are severly misleading, resulting in a *lot* of (rightfully) angry customersMy personal experience - i'm a computer pro with a firewire/ilink Digital8 camera (sony dcr-trv320) and an average computer (P2-400, 160MB memory, 2 Western Digital 40GB hard drives, Windows98, all latest drivers). i capture via firewire to a dedicated, defragmented hard drive with all background processes shut down, at least 50MB physical (non-virtual) RAM free. The capture claims to drop about 25% of the frames for a 15s capture (ditto for longer captures). Playback looks like it stutters between 10fps and 2 seconds per frame (*lots* of hiccups). Audio is botched as well as being unsynchronized. Resulting AVIs are unwatchableQuestion: what do i change to fix this? Pinnacle won't tell you, and the software and its online help are useless. Should i upgrade the CPU, memory or HD? To what? There's no way for the average person to know. The software is also confusing. i can't figure out how to turn off Capture Audio. When you pick a project, you have to specify things like MPEG/AVI, PAL/NTSC and 320x240/640x480, but those options appear to have no effect on the capture. The capture-as-MPEG option always fails. Clicking on Add Voiceover/Music always crashes my PC. Don't expect progress bars, even though simply pressing a button can lock up the application for 120 seconds or moreThis is *not* a good product for beginners. i'm no film expert, but i know PCs and i'm frustrated. No way i'd want someone else in my family to attempt this. i spent a month trying to get it to work. It spent the next year untouchedAssuming the card actually works the way some people here say it does, this product *majorly* needs better support - better help files, system check/compatibility tools, an upgrade guide, better/more honest info on the box, dummies' guide to PC movies, etc.
This is an amazing little gadget but falls short, the appealing features include the 5 GB storage, beautiful, trendy fit and finish, very convenient size, affordable price and the fact that it's also a photo viewer.But the drawbacks will become apparent after a few hours with it, it takes very long to start-up, the navigation is not quick (there is a lag), it doesn't have an FM tuner, the photo viewer feature is really an after thought right now (the pictures are very grainy that is, it just doesn't have the resolution and you can't adjust the time interval between slides), the unit feels delicate and it won't handle rough use and the finish will get scratched in no time (wish it came with a case like that for a cell phone, mine came with a belt clip holder, wish the unit had a loop to hang), I didn't have any issues with software, it worked just fine with Windows Media Player, I didn't have to use Napster.However the problem I had with it was that the unit would turn itself off for no apparent reason, I mean I will be navigating and it will turn itself off. I called Samsung customer support, they said I probably had a defective file on it and they asked me to reformat and try again, anyway that didn't fix the problem, the unit with no files on it would still shut itself off while navigating.I think Samsung is getting there but it probably rushed this one to the market. It's an innovative, stylish product and I really liked it to begin with and I wanted it to work.
For my first attempt at printing postage, I tried to print $6.30 for a 7 oz. letter size envelope going outside of the US. Unfortunately, I discovered in the fine print that you can only print up to $0.90 for First-Class international mail unless you upgrade at a cost of $9.95 a month (more than my monthly average postage cost). At least the upgrade offers refunds for misprints which is not available on the free version. The response from Endicia support is as follows:If you are using Dymo Stamps software, this is a free service and limited to these ratesQ: What type of mail can I print with the Dymo Stamp program?A: See the supported postage list below:Supported postage types:1. First Class Letters (1-3.5oz)2. First Class Letters 1oz oversized rate3. First Class Flats (1-13oz)4. First Class Parcels (1-13oz)5. First Class .02 additional postage6. Postcard rate7. Priority mail 1 lb rate8. Priority mail flat rate envelope9. Priority mail flat rate box10. Express Mail 1/2 pound rate11. Intl. Airmail Letter 1 ozYou would need to upgrade to a paid account at $9.95 a month.The InstaPostage software you would install would be the same, but has a 'make your own stamp' option to enter any amount. For Intl. mail over 1oz in weight we REALLY recommend using our full mailing product Dazzle or Endicia for Mac and printing to paper with a Laser or Inkjet printer, as these offer refunds for misprints and print customs forms. InstaPostage and Dymo Stamps do not support refunds for misprints or failed prints and Intl. mail is expensive.
I have this keyboard/mouse at the office where I work. The mouse seems fine to me - you can adjust how the speed reacts on your computer settings, so I don't understand other people's complaints about that. The scroll wheel of the mouse moves in notches instead of a smooth scroll, and makes loud clicking noise with each notch, but it's tolerable.The keyboard is the real problem. Many of the keys do not work unless you press very hard. This is difficult if you do a lot of typing and type fast. If I try to press harder to make them work, it ends up typing the same letter multiple times, so then I have to go back and delete. The keys that are particularly bad are number keys and the control key. This is really annoying because it makes it difficult to copy/paste. Half the time the copy doesn't work, but then I don't find out until I try to paste, so then I have to go back and copy again. Do this several times for the same piece of text and it gets very frustrating and slows you down! If you are a slow and careful typer or don't use the control button or number keys, you might not notice this problem. I have a different wireless logitech set at home that is much better, so my other experiences with Logitech have been fine. Overall I do not recommend this set because it really slows down my work and makes me prone to errors.
Try as I may - and I have really, really tried - the Terk Indoor AM Antenna ADVANTAGE does nothing for my AM reception. My clock radio does not have a receptor for the wire attachment, so I have tried the antenna beside the radio, atop the radio, behind the radio ... turned every which way ... dialed every which way ... I did not try it standing on my head. I have to face it - this gizmo just does not work for me.
This item is fairly worthless. The dock does charge your iPod, but only when it is plugged into a USB or Firewire port. The remote control also only works when plugged into a USB or Firewire.If you plan to use this dock remotely - for example in your living room or on a patio through a stereo, TV, or auxillary speakers, then the remote does not function and the iPod does not charge. You could possibly use a USB wall charger to plug in the dock, then hook up to speakers, I did not try this.An additional major problem is that the volume output is limited. When I connected the dock to my home Sony amplifier (without USB power), I could not get ample volume. The video did play through to my TV, but pathetic sound. Sound could barely be heard, with both iPod and Sony on high volume. Perhaps it must be used with USB power to power an amp of some sort in the dock?In summary, this dock really only works when powered through the USB by your computer, so you might as well play your video and music straight from iTunes without your iPod at all.If I had to find one positive note, the remote does work fairly well from 15 feet away, but with a slight lag time.
This product was purchased with some expectations that would be somewhat equivelent to speaker phone volume on my cell. It is W O R T H L E S S. You can barely hear it, my bud ear phones are louder just laying those out in the open. Great marketing and packaging for a useless piece of junk... Wouldn't even sell it on ebay for 2 cents because I'd be screwing someone out of their money... Dr. Chase PhD CS I give it Negative 10 stars, worse than nothing
I got this item for "free" as a promotion. Free, it's not, having cost me literally hours of troubleshooting. I have installed the latest firmware, 1.04 A1.1) Hangs up for minutes at a time, seemingly randomly. You have to power cycle, or wait and it MAY recover.2) Randomly won't let you log in, keeping you at the login screen. Have to power cycle, or reset to factory settings. In the latter case, you lose all your settings. This bug is reported consistently in forums you can find with a web search.3) Many features are incompatible with wireless clients that work perfectly with other wireless routers. WEP and WPA would not work with two of my wireless cards. Auto Channel Scan fails in conjunction with WEP. It took a full afternoon of experimentation to discover which features are compatible with each other and with various clients. In the end, I had to use MAC filtering to enable any type of security that would work for all clients.5) Static (in range) IP addresses fail for every client, while the router provides no way to link MAC addresses to a particular IP. This renders port forwarding useless.5) Web interface and documentation is unclear and full of errors, from misspellings to inconsistent terminology to factual errors. The overall impression is of sloppy, haphazard engineering.6) Technical support is provided by very polite folks in India, who will run you through their standard procedure over and over without actually solving the problem.If you want a router that works, or if your time is worth anything, then don't buy this one.
My GoVideo product was a christmas gift and I am glad that I spent no money of my own to purchase it. It just long enough not to be covered by the warranty. Buyer Beware!
This product does not work for the powershot g9.The plug which is not an angle will not allow you toclose the battery compartment and therefore does not work.You need to buy another part that which fits into thecamera and allows you to connect the adaptor to it. That isonly available from Canon for 24.09 includes shipping.I bought that part and then found out that it still did not work.This should not be listed for the powershot g9. This cost meforty dollars for nothing. T
Where do I begin to detail my dissatisfaction?1) The push to talk button is countersunk into the side and takes a HARD push to activate it.2) The supposed 5 mile range of these units proved to be less than 1 mile.3) The poorly placed volume button was consistently being adjusted (unintentionally)by the merest movements.4) The belt clips.... don't even get me started.5) The menu driven controls are counterintuitive.6) The ring tones WEREN'T BAD, actually.7) The clarity of signal was mediocre (even within 20 feet of one another).
The generic Dell battery was received as described and worked well for approximately 4 weeks. I provided a 5 star review, somewhere, after about 3 weeks of use, but now I am dissatisfied. Now, the battery refuses to charge most times; then suddenly will begin charging. All this began a week ago... a few days pass the(30 day)opportunity to return the battery! Not too happy and I hope it chooses to magically charge intermittently!
Could not get this to be recognized by my Mac. Just got off the phone with Belkin - They say there are problems with leapord (although tiger should work)No ETA on a fix yet.
OK it is actually a really good player if you don't mind it breaking after 1 year.They DO NOT SELL REPAIR PARTS! So after it breaks, you just throw it away. They do not repair it out of warranty nor can you buy any repair parts.BUT if you want to repair it yourself get this, if the belt breaks, go to STAPLES, OFFICE DEPOT, etc and buy an assortment of small rubber bands. The belts APEX uses are the exact same size as a small rubber band! And the rubber band is actually thicker and more heavy duty than the cheap belt that comes with the APEX player. The rubber band will last like 1 year or so. Since the replacement is actually more heavy duty than the original, it can actually last longer. Also rubber bands are made from natural rubber so they are more flexible than the neoprene belt that APEX uses. BUT natural rubber is susceptible to age, heat, ozone, and UV so it will breakdown after a while. But since you were smart and bought a whole bag of replacement rubber bands, your should be good for a long time!If APEX was smart, (and they aren't) they could have had a really good player here for cheap. But instead they chose cheap. All it would have taken them was to get a beefier belt and that DVD player would have lasted years instead of months. They should have spent the extra 5 cents for the thicker belt; bunch a greedy dummies...
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 bought this extension to fit my Bose headphones I use with my desktop because the regular extension was thin and chewed up by my cat.I thought the spiraling part would not clutter my desk that much, and it would discourage my cat from chewing. Well, I am sad to say, after only a couple of weeks, I had to throw this one in the trash. First of all, the spiraling part makes the extension twist just as the old phone cords used to do. Very annoying, but, ok, I could live with that. Today, however, the plug just broke off! I had to do some serious digging into the back of my MAC to get the broken piece out of the earphone connection !! Not a solid product. Don't buy.
Previously, I owned another iTrip for the 3rd generation iPod. I had minimal problems with the signal strength on that one. This product is terrible by comparison. The signal was too weak (even on the "international stations") to work in even the rural midwest. Would definitely not buy this product. It is the worst thing I have every purchased off Amazon in my life. I returned it after 2 days. Save yourself the hastle!
A very poor quality battery indeed. Battery life is very low indeed, about half an hour. And then from 1 day to the next, after about a year (for us) it just stops charging. And then you find this ridiculously high price to buy a new one. Shame on you, Sony! but it's not like we can do anything about it, since our Vaio only takes this one battery. Nevertheless, very disappointing. Be warned before you buy a VAIO that uses this battery.
Ack! No sooner had I slipped my visor into it's cradle and eagerly tried the backup (long overdue since the demise of my Palm 3x), then the visor crashed. Not a little flickering kind of crash but a reset-the-whole-hunk-of-hardware crash. I contacted the handspring help desk via email (and a week later have yet to hear back). I went ahead and downloaded the Mac OS &quot;patch&quot; from the Handspring website (2 hours for us 56K modem-users) which cleared up the earlier incompatibility but created a new error in synching. I'm thinking of returning this in favor of a Palm again. Waaaay too much trouble.
As with the other review, machine work for a little while then stopped. Would not record message. Not worth a dime.
I bought these headphones about a week ago, and after several attempts and readjustments I've realized that these suckers just don't want to stay on my ears. I've even let my friends try them on and though they'll stay still if you don't move, the moment you turn your head or wiggle your ears just a little bit they fall off.There's probably a 1/10 chance that your ears are the perfect shape for these, for the other 9 however you'll find that the string used to drape over the inner corner of your ear is the only thing keeping it up. The plastic "hook" that is supposed to go over the edge of your ear is either too far away from it or not tight enough for it to fit. This causes the headphones to dangle from your ears rather than stay in the ear.No complaints about the sound quality of the earphones... but then again it does no good if the sound never gets to my ears.
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.
My Magellan Maestro died about a month ago and I needed to go on a long trip out of state. I saw that this one was a whole lot cheaper but still the same brand so I went ahead and bought it. BIG MISTAKE. This model is much more cheaply made than my last and was completely unacceptable. Let me see if I can remember everything that was wrong with it.1) The processor is w a y t o o s l o w. It seriously took 2 minutes to enter an address in (which is not good while driving). And then, it would frequently freeze up while on the route, making me miss turns. What use is the thing if it can't tell me when to turn right?2) To update the software you have to have it plugged into the usb port of your computer to allow the data transfer, but it doesn't provide power. For that you have to have it plugged into your cigarette lighter. Yes, in the car. So the first time I tried charging it completely in the car and then brought it in to my computer to update. The thing ran out of power before the update finished. So the second time I brought my laptop out to the car so the gps could be plugged in. After like 8 hours the update finished, but by then it had drained the battery in my car.3) The suction cup didn't stick. It had a hole in it or something. That was just annoying.4) The trip calculator sucked. On the way home on my trip it calculated me a 24 hour route (going through a different state!) for what was really a 9 hour route. No, it was set on "fastest time," I checked.5) This model did not have "previous addresses" like my old one. That caused me some problems in my business.6) The car adapter was much more cheaply made than my old model. I don't know if this was a coincidence but a few days after getting this piece of crap my car wouldn't turn on and the battery and alternator had to be replaced. The battery light still hasn't gone off again. I guess the gps might not have been the cause of this, but I must admit I highly suspect it.So of course I recommend you avoid buying this piece of crap. It actually makes driving harder. I think Magellan ought to recall and destroy all of this model before it causes some serious accidents.
Bought this DVD player only because a more expensive model was not in-stock. Took it home, hooked it up and it worked fine the first couple times I used it. Then, I could not get it to power up. I've tried unplugging it multiple times and it still won't turn on. What a waste of money!
This antenna comes with a coaxial cable that is very flimsy and hard to attach to the TV. I received more channels without it as I could not get any channels with it. Returned for a refund.
I read all the reviews and decided this would be the right battery, but when I plugged it in, it started smelling and later smoke started coming out. I had to pull the battery out and checked with a multi-meter. I was able to figure out that the polarity was reversed, all the way from the battery terminals. The wires and the clip were correctly installed but the terminals are reversed. I ended up pulling the tiny clip tabs out and interchanged the wires. It works fine now.Needs better quality control by the manufacturer.
I was not pleased with this item. It didn't fit my computer screen but I tried to use it anyway. It did not stop the glare.I felt like the glare was even worse than before.They did respond with super fast shipping though.
The drive works, but it's hardly ideal. Nearly a year after Vista was released, the documentation says nothing about Vista, and the website doesn't have much more to say. I can see why. The drive turns on every time I power back up after Vista has gone to sleep, no matter how I turned it off beforehand -- Vista's sleep button or through through the WD tray icon. This is a nuisance; I want it to act like my Firewire Seagate drive, which goes on and off when I want it to. Also, the drive makes much more noise than my older Seagate 320GB drive. I don't care about the built in backup software as I use Vista's backup utilities, but from what I read they don't work under Vista, either. None of these problems are showstoppers for me, but I expected more -- and got less.Addendum: 5 days later. I finally reached a knowledgeable support fellow on the phone at Western Digital. He really knew what he was talking about. Apparently the problem of the drive powering up every time the computer sleeps or is re-booted isn't unique to Vista; it's by design. The drive itself does go to sleep after about 10 minutes of non-use, so the noise level isn't constant and eventually goes away. I'd still prefer to be able to control how the drive sleeps and wakes up on my own, but I do see how some folks might be perfectly happy with this arrangement.
headband broke right out of the box. overall sound quality is good, no complaints there. but this product feels very cheap . loss of hair from use is also very true. I do not recommend this product at all!!
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.
The player was average and what I expected for the price. I play the cd player at night and haven't used the other features.Last night, 2-28-11, I awoke to the strong odor of smoke and the distinct smell of plastic that is hot or burning. I immediately started a search but quickly found the culprit on my nightstand, the jwin. I unplugged the unit and the odor began to dissipate. There was still faint smoke in the air.Though there was no actual flame showing, the side of the case by the controls was still hot enough to redden my fingers while I was exploring the case and caused me to withdraw them quickly. The case stayed hot enough for me not to touch for several minutes. I removed the unit to outside.In all fairness it worked fine until now.
The printer works ok when it works. The setup was horrific, very difficult. On top of it, the software and user manuals (both physical and on Brother's website) are pretty bad. After finally getting everything setup, it drops its wireless singal frequently, which means I have to go Menu -> LAN -> WLAN -> Setup WLAN... -> Connect, pretty much every time I want to print. The quality is just ok. Another main drawback is that the thing chews through ink. I recently purchased a Canon laser (black and white) all in one for a similar price of the ink jet. The set up was very easy, it works perfect, and the quality rocks. I recommend Canon.
I have tried this card reader with two different computers and it made both of them unusable during the transfer time. In addition, it took an hour an a half to trasfer 4 GB of data. There is nothing wrong with the CF cards, because I've used a different cards readers and it transfered just fine!
Memorex was the first brand CD-R that i used on my Hewlett Packard Burner. I found that about 15 CDs in the 50 pack were defective. At first they sounded fine, but about a week after burning a CD, static glitches would sound off in random places. I would then track back to where the glitch would be and it would be fine....your guess is as good as mine. Im going to try a different brand like Sony or Maxell
I'm having the same problem as Kathleen. My girlfriend has the same problem, and I currently have her iHome on my floor, unscrewed and attempting to figure this one out. Unfortunately, the chip board in it is right near the top of the unit, and taking it out without breaking anything looks to be too much of a hassle for me. As far as my sight can tell though, it appears as though the switch is making its connections like it's supposed to... And I wasn't able to find a website for repair techniques.However, for you out there browsing for an iHome, and considering this one: DON'T. Instead, look into the RA-P31 by JVC. It's the kind that I own, and it works beautifully. I haven't had a problem with it in 4 months of ownership so far. I think they sell for an average of $70, but trust me. it's worth the money to get something that functions as it should.
Worked well for a short time, then nothing. Tech support was absolutely no help...repeating what was in the manual and no more. Contacted management to no avail.Finally gave up and bought the microsoft product. I am having no problems with it.Save your money and your time...buy something else.
Nothing I have tried will make this product work, calls to belkin; call to Microsoft; pc magazine....it just is not worth the time or money. sorry
I had typed in A DVD BURNER NOT DVD DRIVE I am not satisfied with the product.Rodney.
This picture frame seemed to have all the right stuff: high resolution and all the features I wanted. But I guess I got a 'lemon' because it was virtually dead on arrival! I was able to copy a few of our own pictures to the internal memory and it ran fine....for about half an hour. The screen then filled up with 'bars', so I turned the unit off, hoping to reset it. It did not come back on...no boot screen, nothing, zip, nada...it died. I'm sending it back.
Can't give a review since the router never arrived. It was lost by USPS shipping partner,(contract shipper). My Daughter has also had problems with USPS contract shipping partners through Amazon. However, I must say that Amazon did credit back, to my account, the full purchase price. Will I order from Amazon again, yes? I will just choose a different shipping method.
Thought this was an excellent value when I ordered it. BUT . . . nowhere is the information shown that you are NOT getting full "tanks" of ink. I purchased two of these packages because of the "bundle" price. What one receives is a bit less of a bargain than first imagined: the custom ink cartridges are standard hp units -- but filled to only 60%- 70% of their normal capacity. I.e., will print ~ 150 photos instead of ~240... (Note -- this was confirmed by hp support after an hour-long phone call!) Shame on hp for perpetrating this fraud on its customers! Shame on Amazon for not doing its homework and passing on this fraud w/o warning its customers. CAVEAT EMPTOR (buyer beware) is not the slogan I have associated with Amazon on other products and past purchases!
Don't buy this if you have a 64bit system, They expect you to spend $100 more for the executive product to get 64bit support. I'm returning what I bought and will be purchasing someone elses product.
I got this about a week before trying it out. It looked like a pretty solid product, so I wasn't concerned. But I have DSL, so out of three choices for configuration or set-up of "static", "dynamic", or PPOE, I have to go with the last. As the other reviewers indicated, the company is out of business, so the great "support" listed on the box is non-existant. That might not have been a problem, but it seems that the router needs some sort of validation from an outside "server" to configure itself, so that is probably why the device doesn't seem to accept my login and password for my Earthlink DSL account. Bummer!Maybe if you have static IP address it might be OK.
this is not a 8 gauge kit, this is a 10 gauge kit or even less!!!false advertisment,,,now my install is half way.., and i have been driving around with all the panels off my car, and today i went to a local shop and bought a real 8 gauge kit. i have to finish the install....this cause me lots of troublethis is a completely waste of time. and i am sure that the seller knows about this and he is still selling,,,,,i demand a full refund,.,.... and i dont want to pay anthing extra. like return shipping....but my time, and my fuel is not refundable...it cost me lots of driving to pick this up. (80 km)
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.
DO NOT BUY as a backup drive. It refuses to save files over 4 gig in size as the backup utility tries to do. Useless for this. Be warned. Otherwise, a good reliable drive for file storage and transfer from device to device. The screen is good and you may even draw on it, but it would be nice if you could cut-n-paste to it. Works fine otherwise, but I just wasted the money on a drive that cannot backup my HD and I am stuck. To paraphrase Clint Eastwood: "I give it a two, that's only because I have never seen a one before."
Product only lasted a few hours before it burned out. I don't think the bulb was of very high quality.
The other reviews are correct, this thing is worthless out of the box. I set it up on my jukebox to transmit roughly 6 feet with a clear line of sight to a receiver that plays on my outside speakers. If this thing cannot transmit 6 unobstructed feet, what good is it? So I opened it up and turned the little dial inside. At least I was now getting a signal, albeit weak and static-y. I would pretty much lose the signal when anyone opend the outside door, about 4 foot out of the line of sight. Oh, yeah, the volume button was wobbley and never worked unless I shimmed it with a little piece of folded paper. This thing was a complete waste of money.
Do NOT buy this LCD. I have had it replaced twice under warranty for the white haze around the peremiter of the picture that you may have read about. All three of these have the same problem. I was told by Samsung that "Our own Engineers have confirmed unit is within manufacturing specifications and is not defective." Kind of like when you buy a new house and you can see the seams in the drywall, and the builder tells you, "we won't fix it, it's built to code".Upon further research you will find this haze, for which the technical term is "mura" and also called "clouding" is a systemic problem with both Samsung and Sony. If you google "Samsung mura" you will find 145000 pages refering to the problem. If you google "Sony Mura" you get 304000 pages. And yet Samsung told me over the phone that they were unaware of any such problems... unbelievable.As it turns out Sony and Samsung co-own the factory that builds the LCD panels, thusly they have the same problem.If you're not teribly picky about this kind of thing then it may not bother you, if you think that you deserve a quality item because you spent $500 on a 19" LCD, then I'd suggest you look elsewhere. I'm going to give Sharp a try... if I ever get my money back :(
This player works quite well in our home. We just pick it up & move to the next room, outdoors or into the van. The sound quality is better then I expected. Glad I purchased it.
I've had this product for 2-3 years and the frustration drove me to buy a different product today. The backlight for the clock is so bright we have to cover it with a stack of books or it even keeps my husband awake- and he sleeps on the opposite side of our king bed. This interferes with the remote functioning. However, even with everything correctly positioned, as others have said, you rarely get the response you desire from the remote without several mistakes.Try to get the volume up and if you're not careful, it maxes easily, then goes automatically to the lowest level and vice versa. Try to get a replay and generally nothing happens for the first few presses and then it goes back too far. If you try to turn on the iPod, half the time the radio initializes instead, because the same button initializes everything, switching from one mode to the other with each press. The problem is that half the presses do nothing, so you are left cycling around, wondering what function, if any, will initialize next. AM reception is nil, so when it cycles there, loud buzzing commences, and FM reception is poor.It's difficult to access the click wheel while in the dock, so you have to sit down next to the unit to do anything besides just the regular play all feature. Then when you do mess with the iPod, you are likely to dislodge it, resulting in having to attempt to program your choices more than once. Too bad you can't just select your choices, then insert into the dock, but no, not that easy.I found the learning curve and the annoyance of the quick rise of the alarm volume completely discouraging, so I use the alarm on my phone instead. The buttons on the unit itself must be pressed very firmly to work, and the labeling is difficult to read, so I have to sit down beside the unit and put on my reading glasses to figure out what does what. My nano is difficult to set correctly in the cradle and is easily dislodged, which has caused no end of frustration when things suddenly stop working.I had a couple of Memorex CD players which were poor quality and I should have learned my lesson. It does look sleek and the sound quality is not bad, so if you can handle the frustration you just may like it.
The unit functioned for a week and then died. A day later after holding up the unit to a co-worker and telling them what a piece of crap it was and then tossing it back onto my desk, I noticed that the screen flickered to life for a second. To get it working, I had to rap it on my desk several times. Obviously, the unit is not working as intended or maybe this is the expected quality of an IPOD clone.The IPOD killer turned out to be a Chihuahua. One female co-worker had an IPOD that went dead after 2 months and Apple took it back no questions asked. Right now I am going back and forth with Sansa support and I already see where it's going from their last e-mail "Please also be informed that any damaged inflict to the device voids the warranty." This means that the scratches from trying to pry the back lid open to get their serial are going to be the excuse they need to walk away from this.Before asking yourself if you should take a chance buying this MP3 player, consider my experience. A NYC subway full of people with white IPOD headphones listening to music and there I am with the Sansa trying to figure out why my MP3 player isn't working.----------------FOLLOWUP - TOTAL BLOWOFF BY TECH SUPPORTAfter sending the exact quote materials from above, they replied with the following:If the problems that you experience with your device occurs with regularity we will be replacing the device under warranty policies.Should you have any other concerns and queries please let us know, it is indeed our pleasure to assist you.Note the term "regularity"!!! One of the girls called Apple and they replaced it in 4 days! I call and they literally close the case in my face! Simply amazing support on this product.
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.
We bought this computer in August, and shortly after that it started acting up. We reinstalled all software, and re formatted the hard drive in an attempt to fix it, but it didn't help. Eventually we were told by Toshiba to take it to an authorized service repair shop. They changed the motherboard, system board, dvd combo drive, & battery. After we received the laptop back, the screen would go dark and dvd combo drive still doesn't work correctly. Now the laptop has been at the repair shop for 3 months and they are waiting for a small cable to fix the screen, which Toshiba has on back order indefinitely, and they refuse to find a resolution for my problem. I have talked to Toshiba customer relations over 20 times, and they will not help me. Today one of the cutomer relations agents, Alisha, hung up on me. Toshiba just tells me to wait for the part to come in, whenever that might be, even if it take 6 or 10 months. They refuse to replace my obviously defected laptop with a new one. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, do not buy a Toshiba product, they are horrible. Do a simple search on-line and you will find thousands of complaints including many class action suits again them.
not a good buy, i mean just look at the speakers, they're different. look for something sony made.
Why not make larger pre drilled hole on mounting bolt ? So this item can be used on other speakers !!!!!!!
This cable is cheaply made and mine has a short in the mini end. It will work if for a moment if it is held in just the right position with my headphone only partly into the mini end. Totally impossible to use. Return costs $5.50 so I'll be tossing this in the garbage where it belongs. I'll be shopping at Monoprice for a replacement (this came from MarginMart).
I am totally angry and disgusted with the cartridge which was sent to me. They indicated that the cartridge would work with my printer at the outset on the site. I ordered the cartridge in good faith and spent $28.97 for it and when it arrived, it printed only in red tones. I looked at the box and saw that they had put a label over the expiration date and I removed it with water and saw that the expiration year was either 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009 since the last digit was not readable. This is 2012, as you know and even the 2009 would be 3 years outdated.I am really disappointed that these shoddy companies are allowed to do business with Amazon and Amazon buyers should not be bamboozled and hoodwinked this way. Something has got to be done.
I have used my z705 for less than two months. The reason I gave it any stars is because the print quality is quite good for a disposable printer. Unfortunately, the black ink cartridge runs out quickly and replacements are overpriced. This is the second Lexmark I have ditched and purchased a Canon i560 instead.Pros:Good print qualityCheap priceCons:You are better off buying another brand of printer than feeding the overpriced Lexmark cartridges to this printer.
I bought these DVD-R's based on the reviews. The two types I normally use weren't in stock. I tried them out and I kept getting an error message. I made several attempts on my 2011 iMAC before trying to burn the same folder of images on my older Mac Book Pro. I got the same error message there. After about 8 or 9 failed attempts I gave up! The next morning I picked up some Verbatim's at a local computer store and they performed flawlessly! I'll be writing Amazon for a refund...definitely my worst purchase to date...normally things go very smoothly!
I am considering getting an MP3 player for someone, but I have something that is making it very difficult to seriously consider the Zune. If someone could explain what is going on with the Zune Marketplace, I would appreciate it. Whatever the merits of the player itself, the only place that you can buy anything online is at the Zune Marketplace store and its song pricing policy appears very deceptive. Zune has its own currency where $.99 in US dollars equals $.79 in Zune dollars. You must also deposit money in $5 (US Dollar) increments. If you buy five songs, it costs you $3.95 in Zune dollars, $4.95 in US dollars. But Microsoft still has $.05 (in US Dollars) of your original $5 deposit left over. This left over gap actually keeps getting larger for quite sometime. If you give them $95 and buy 95 songs, you will still have $.95 (US Dollars) left in your account. If they want to charge $1 (US) for each song, why not just do it. Of course, if you don't buy five songs for each $5 you put in, the effective price for each song is well over $1. Adding on the conversion of all this money into Zune dollars is possibly Microsoft's cute idea that no one will figure all this out. Do people really want to multiply their Zune expenditures by $.99/$.79 to do the conversions or remember the exact number of songs that they have bought so that they can directly multiple the number of songs by $.99? I would really appreciate someone telling me why any of this is reasonable. Do I want to give someone a headache dealing with this whole set up? At least so far, it comes across as Microsoft trying to take advantage of people. If someone can justify this complicated pricing structure that actually makes virtually everyone pay more than the officially advertised price for songs, I would appreciate it. Until this concern is addressed, I have to give Zune a single star.
There were some confusion in terms of the memory for this product. I just received mines today and it's clearly stated on the box as DDR2. The specs were correctly listed at a competitors site, and the manufacturer. Will be returning mines of course..hope this helps
It's been working OK for a while. But, 20 month later, SD reader is not working and USB port is now operating at a slower speed. (Windows 7 is reporting the port is not a Hi-Speed.) And my SD card is broken at the same time, coincidence? I don't know.
I have the Polaroid PDC 1100 Digital Camera Creative Kit. I have tried everything and can't get this hooked up to my camera. It doesn't do me any good if it isn't compatible to my camera! Polaroid hasn't been any help. Any suggestions?
This like any other brands memory is functional, but for the price this is offered for, it isnt worth it one bit, so beware, there is just-as-good and cheaper out there...Viking is way too much money...!
When received, the package stated "Made in Taiwan". These are not made in Japan like the Taiyo Yuden CDR. I returned and ordered real Taiyo Yuden CDR to make sure of best cdr.
The SanDisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Card (BULK Packaging) did not work in my Samsung phone. I called AGFA and they were nice enough to immediately send me another. Second one did not work.They finally sent me another in a sealed SanDisk packaging and it worked perfectly. I learned a lesson to not order anything when it says: Bulk Packaging.
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 have had this printer for 2 years. Have sent it to be repaired 3 times. Can't even sell it. Had numerable problems with the carriage and the inks dry out very fast and the sweeps that runs across the paper scrape the ink off.. I feel that I just through 700.00+ out the window.The inks are also ridiculously expensive. I bought an Epson.Love it!
If you use P2P (file sharing) applications, then this modem is not for you. It has a maximum of 192 simlutaneous connections, and it can't be increased using telnet. Even when I set my P2P application to a max of 80 connections, I couldn't visit any webpages because they wouldn't load up. Furthermore, when compared to my previous modem (Westell 327W), it was about 100kb/s slower on the upload, but the download speed was the same.However, if you don't use P2P applications, and all you do is surf the web, then I would consider this to be an excellent modem.
My wife bought this thing for my birthday. I like the display and the compass (It needs to be recaliberated every once in a while to be accurate) and the voice alerts. Hardly impressed by the radar detection, which of course, is what it's supposed to do. Drove right through a speed trap without a beep from this thing. The promised 360 degree protection is baloney. I have figured out that the radar or the cop car has to be straight ahead for this thing to work. It does beep on almost every automatic door opener I am close to. It is suppsed to alert me of emergency vehicles as well, but it didnt when i was close enough to one. Bad buy and now I am having problems returning it.
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.
When brand-new, and properly-sized (there are different rubber plugs to fit different ears), these earbuds produce excellent sound-quality and surprisingly rich bass.The problems with them, however, effectively negate their good qualities. Within a week of normal use, one of the variable-sized rubber plugs simply fell off. After nine months of use, four out of six of the poorly secured plugs were lost, leaving me with two DIFFERENT-SIZED ear buds, reducing the quality of the bass drastically.Additionally, in month nine I ran into the same problem I have had with every Sony head-phone or earbud I've owned: the sound completely died in one side. In this case, the malfunction was with the y-shaped split where the two buds connect to the main wire.This recent malfunction seems to confirm my suspicion that Sony plans obsolescence into every product they make, as I have never owned a Sony product that did not have a crucial weak joint or connection that's broken in less than two years. I should not have a thirty-dollar mp3 player (a zen nano) outlast the forty-dollar earbuds to which they are attached.
I did not receive the right product, the advertisement said "clear" skin, not PINK skin. I was very disappointed!!
i will be honest with this product...i live in Alabama - Mobile and i got the unit today.And i did some research about this product and my area too before i buy this device.Unfortunately this morning (before the UPS guy delivered the package) i figured out that the public safety in Mobile County use the Trunking System!And the only channel it picks is the Weather Channel.other than that no Air-Medic or Police channels can be listened with this device.I dont have a problem with the device but since it doesnt pick up any other channels even with Close call function or entering manually i cant tell you this device good or bad.It didnt work for ALABAMA - Mobile County AND if u looking for a device for listening Police units or Paramedic Talk....Than DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT....
I recently bought this firewall based on the info i got from Amazon's website. (FVS318v3)People if your current bandwidth exceeds 7Mbs please do not buy this product.This firewall's CPU cannot handle anything faster then 7Mbs!!!!This not stated in the product description and neither on the box so beware.Unfortunately i realized this after my return window expired so now i am stuck with it. (Bummer)
This cisco/Linksys router is overly complex in it's user interface. It does allow complete freedom for port-forwarding which is good. The VPN is almost impossible to set-up. The automatic DHCP does not seem to work well with other peoples gear (netgear and Dlink). Generally the router runs warm and in my case became intermittant failure after only one year in operation. I've owned several linksys/cisco routers over the years and this is the last one own. From now on, I've moved to netgear. Much easier set-up, more user friendly and better performance.
I brought this product for only one reason... outdoor portrait. I could not find a speedring and hot shoe link to this product. Very disappointed. I am using Nikon SB800 speedlight.
I was very dissappointed with the Garmin 60 CSX. I am a regular NUVI 360 user and like it very much. The 60CSX is no where near as bright as I had expected. The manual is very poorly written and very little of the product is intuitive. You need to purchase and additional $100 TOPO 24 map for trails and a $50 2 GB SD micro chip to store the data. hen you can't read the topo information on the GPS. The downloading of data is a real pain. Also the SD card holder is very fragile and poorly designed.Amazon was great and let me return it. Go Amazon!
Well it worked fine for printing labels in our lab...however after about a year the thermal printer just stopped working. We have several other instruments with thermal printers and I have never seen one die before.
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!
bought as part of a package with a camera - batteries would not charge sufficiently to activate camera. Not worth headache of return - good reason to buy locally from brick and morter store at similar price
My new APEX AD-800 provided good picture and sound on DVDs, but could not read half of my VCDs (commercially produced VCDs). I think the laser is out of alignment.I found the unit to be very user-unfriendly. The remote control is poorly laid out, and performing a simple fast forward/reverse task is painful. The unit does not automatically switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio (wheras my Panasonic does), so I have to manually set the aspect ratio each time I switch from a widescreen DVD to a VCD or a 4:3 DVD. I have read reviews that tout the AD-800 as a great toy for a technical person due to its many user-adjustable parameter settings. But I think the unit had so many user-adjustable parameters because it lacks the intelligence to set them automatically.The Karaoke function is very limited, as it has no ability to adjust the key and no vocal assist function. I had high hopes for the AD-800 due to its many advertised features, but I am quite disappointed by the poor quality control and user-unfriendliness.
My sister bought this antenna to go with the new 19 inch TV that has been installed in our grandmothers assisted living home. all she wants is 9 Which is bay news 9 here. We figured with a modest antenna and a new TV she would get a few channels at least the local news since she lives in winter haven not to far from Tampa she would pick up a good bit of channels Florida being flat and all. One PBS channel and two other channels is all I got even tho the TV says it picked up 6, I played with the ears put the antenna right in the window. and even tho it said 6 it only showed 3. I am less than impressed with this antenna any antenna should pick up a station less than 40 miles away.
Nothing but success with every verbatim spindle i have ever purchased before but these were lemons. I have yet to figure out a way to make lemonade from them.The data side burns fine. Out of 4 so far, only one has printed on the lightscribe side.These were purchased in early July '08. The chances of buying disks from the same bad lot are remote.
The features aren't bad on this under-cabinet combo, and it looks fairly attractive. Installation instructions are adequate, with a full-size drilling template provided in multiple languages. But I installed before testing (oops), and then had to send back to the manufacturer for warranty replacement. As soon as the unit was plugged in, it began to beep continuously, as if an alarm clock were going off. The unit does have an integrated kitchen timer, so it seemed that this was stuck on. But nothing would stop the loud beeping. So the manufacturer said to return for replacement, which I did. It took 17 days from their receipt to shipping the replacement (from tracking shipping). Then, I installed the replacement, it seemed to work OK except that the remote would not operate the DVD menus. Most other functions worked on the remote, including Play and Stop, but not the ability to access the DVD menu. Two weeks after installing the replacement, the unit began beeping continuously like the original.Consider another manufacturer's product for better reliability.
Purchased these from Amazon a few months ago. Terrible bass. Overallit was just lousy from the satellites to the woofer. We threw them outand replaced them with an old pair of Cambridge Speakers (sound works).Never will purchase them again. Waste of Money.Danxo
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 bought one of these in June. By October's end it stopped working. It was never dropped and was only used about 10 times. Warranty is only good for 90 days. I expected more from Memorex. Guess I need to buy extended warranties on everything.
The product description attached to this product states it is for 13-17 inch TVs. However the product shipped to me was for 25-27 inch TVs. When I attempted to return the item Amazon told me it was not their fault and the shipping costs would be deducted from my refund.I will never shop on Amazon again!
This works just fine with my primary PC, which has a DVI video card. However, I couldn't get the display to work with my older pc, notebook, or netbook. They all have video cards with SVGA out, so I used a SVGA to DVI adapter thinking it would work. It would have been nice if the product description or the product manual mentioned this.
I had purchased this router for my new apartment based on all the positive reviews. But at about the year mark, the router just stopped working. I called Linksys and they said it was defective and would replace it. It sucked, but at least Linksys was willing to help me out.Fast forward another year and the same problem started happening again. I called them up and basically, the router is defective again.Now, I'm not sure if they repaired my router the first time or sent me a new one. But in either case, both routers only worked for less then a year before failing.Instead of offering me a replacement, they offered to sell me another router. Thanks, but I don't think I'll be buying another Linksys or Cisco (same company) router again.
These batteries last approx 1 hr which is the same recording time from the originals plus these are considerably larger
I tried to use this switch with an Logitech Elite Keyboard (very standard cheap keyboard) a mac desktop, a macbook pro and a Dell desktop.The macs are no longer recognizing the keyboard when connected via the switch. The logitech software doesn't recognize the keyboard. So I contacted customer support. It turns out that they DON'T GUARANTEE THAT THIS SWITCH WILL WORK WITH YOUR KEYBOARD" Here is their incredibly not helpful and illustrative response..."GCS1764 is tested to work with a wired standard USB keyboard and mice. We cannot guarantee that all of the special keys of your keyboard will work.Try to connect first your keyboard directly to the computers and check if the keyboard will work. You may try to use another keyboard and connect it to your KVM. If the other keyboard didn't work while it is connected to the KVM, please call our technical support so that we can further assist you.For further assistance, please contact IOGEAR Customer Advocacy (toll free) 866-946-4327 and refer to ticket no. 206504."
Not only is this way over-priced for the merchandise, it is impossible to install without getting impossible-to-remove air bubbles causes by the dust specs that are attracted to the screen protector as you try to install. I tried for an hour, gave up, ripped it off, and threw it away. Don't get burned!
ALL of the ipods (except for the Nano and this 5th generation model) allowed for transfer of data via Firewire. In fact, some earlier versions even came with firewire cables. Considering the fact that Apple computers have many firewire ports and emphasizes the value of firewire, it's a [...]that this 'best' version doesn't support firewire data transfer.[...]
After countless vain attempts (with and without Link-Sys tech support) to get this router to work with our new laptop, we finally got a customer service rep who told us this router was not Windows Vista friendly. Nothing more to say...
Don't waste your money on this garbage.I have only been able to use it once in two years because it has awful reception.Then after a year in the box and only one use , The battery is dead and will not charge.I sent it in for repairs and was told it was not repairable and also was told it was out of warrenty.The battery costs around $70.00.Then I sent them my receipt and suddenly it was fixed and sent back to me in working order.What do you know!Now I have it back and it's still crappy.
I chose Caveat Emptor, Latin for 'let the buyer beware', as the title of this review because it best describes how to approach a deal with this vendor for a Canon BP511A Lithium Ion battery. At the same time I purchased this battery from Vortex Cable (VC) I purchased one from Amazon.com. They both arrived within a couple of days of each other which allowed me the opportunity to compare them. Upon performing a visual inspection, side-by-side, I noticed subtle differences between the two, previously pointed out by various reviewers, which leads me to believe the VC version is a knock-off. I wouldn't have minded so much if the battery was advertised as a Canon and an obvious non-Canon replacement was sent, because you could easily discern that fact and ask for a replacement or your money back. In this case though someone went to great lengths to make this battery appear as a Canon...right down to the packaging. My recommendation is to avoid purchasing your battery here and pay a little more to ensure you are in fact receiving a true Canon replacement battery.
Bought this antenna from a local best buy hoping to avoid cable. I have Recton rabit ears already, but was hoping for better reception with the amplified antennas. My reception got slightly worse. No matter what position the I put it in I could't get the static to clear up. It never got better than my cheap rabbit ears. I took it back and tried an even more expensive one, Jensen tv930, it also dosn't work. Since some people seeem to like these amplified antennas, just buy it from a retailer with a good return policy.
The order came quickly, which is good.However, I am VERY disappointed in packaging.The product listing shows it as a complete Nu-Kote box.The items came as individual ribbons wrapped in cellophane in a padded envelope.There is no marking on the items to be able to identify that they are in fact Nu-Kote.I feel a bit like this was bait and switch.I have not yet used th product, so cannot speak to quality - but if I cannot know for sure I am getting original Nu-Kote as presented in product listing, why would I buy again?
Luckily, I got my zire 21 free with a Dell computer (which made me wonder why Dell was handing out a competing PDA for free).Turns out the Zire 21 does RANDOM HARD RESETS randomly when encountering certain cell phones, making it nearly impossible to use. If you didn't already know, hard resets are ones that delete ALL your data. Palm advises users to keep their cell phones and palms separated, but given the pocket space in my pants, that's almost always impossible.Just try asking any department store about Zire 21 returns, and they can confirm this. Email/call customer support and ask them about the Zire 21 and cell phone resets and they will reluctantly confirm this as well. Jump onto the palm website and find the discussion forums for the Zire 21 for more details.Do NOT buy this product.
You know, sometimes we have things around the house that have been "Mickey moused" or just learned to live with. I did not realize until today how much of a piece of junk this is. When we first got it, the volume knob stopped working within a few weeks, it makes crusty sounds. The radio does not stay tuned in, the on-off button stopped working within 2 months so if we wanted to turn it on and off we would have to unplug the bulky cable. The iPod dock makes a loud hum sound with no audio, the only way we can use the iPod is by using the auxiliary plug in the back (cable not included) If it were anymore possible to get something to be crappier than this, I would like to see it - I would be amazed. Absolute garbage, not even worth it if it were free.
I just bought them last week.these are not printing good.All the colors are mixing up.I am trying to return them.
I wish I could return it but I broke the warranty by using the hack described elsewhere. I imagined listening to my computer on a dedicated FM station throughout the house. The best I ever got was terrible reception in the kitchen. It may work in other parts of the country or other parts of the world, but it did not work for me in West Palm Beach.
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.
This product barely worked at all. I read various opinions through the reviews and thought for such a low price, I would give it a shot - I wish I hadn't. There isn't a position in my Toyota Tacoma that isn't full of static with this thing. It was so frustrating, I haven't tried it again after the first lengthy attempt. I would suggest buying a pricier product that has a better chance of working.
I was having some problems with a previous router, saw this deal and figured I would try a new one. Went with this model and the transaction was smooth and delivery was on time. The price seemed right and I had success with this brand previously. What did I have to lose? As it turns out, $60 plus shipping just 5 months later.In the end of this router's life (a short-lived 5 month life, I might add) it would not allow any devices to connect. I found myself power-cycling the modem and router every time I wanted on. There were some serious lag and connectivity issues when it did let me on and one day the router decided to drop it's security settings for no reason. The previous router I had of the same family didn't have to be touched but maybe every 3 months. Even that seems like a stretch because I really don't remember having any problems with it.I went and spent some extra cash ($160) and got a dual band, NAS enabled router WITH wireless network print capability. So far, so good. All of my devices can share files on the external hard drive, print at a single location, there is no lag during PS3 play and I haven't power-cycled the new router once. My devices are happily connected and I don't know that I will need to spend more money for a long while.
Personally I think this monitor is horrible. It seemed great at first but then I began to notice the horrible ghosting that the monitor produced. While the monitor does have vinrant colors I wish Envision could have added a backlight for this, the montior is way too bright.
I took, what I perceived to be a fair risk based on the other reviews and ordered 3 of these devices.I tried the cable on my HP dv5000 which has Windows XP running on it first. I installed the software that came with it then plugged in the cable to a USB port. The device reported itself as a "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" The driver created a port called "COM6". I decided to start simple and plugged in a serial loopback plug to see if the characters I sent to it from Hyper-terminal would be sent right back. Hyper-terminal stopped responding after the first character was typed.I also did not have any luck when connecting the cable to the device I originally purchased the cable for.When I tried my ThinkPad T60 Windows XP was not able to identify the cable after it was plugged into the USB ports. (I tried 3 different USB ports.)The other 2 USB to Serial cables had the same exact results. On both laptops.It looks like this USB to Serial cable is either poorly engineered or a good engineering plan that was poorly executed by the manufacturer.So, if you by one of these, you may be one of the lucky few these cables work for, I was not.
This is my second pair of Shure earphones, and while they sound good, both pairs broke within a year of very careful use. I always put my earphones in a carrying case when not in use (especially when in my pocket or bag), and I always carefully twisted when removing from my ears, as per the instructions. The first pair the earbud broke off in my ear and had to be removed with tweezers by my husband when he got home hours later. Within months of use, the left channel of the second pair only worked intermittently depending on the angle of the wire. I think for the price this lack of staying power is unacceptable.
When it came in the weather channels did not work. The only reason it got 1 star is that 0 stars is not an option. I got LOUSY support from Uniden. They put me on hold for over an hour twice before cutting me off and did not respond to my request for a callback. When someone did answer the phone they would mumble that I needed another department (I did not, I wound up havng to go to the original) and before I could reply I got put into another hour long hold queue. Then when i waited through all the queues I finally got excited that I was actually going to speak to someone the call went to voicemail, the box was full and I got cut off again. I will NEVER buy another Uniden product! I have never been treated so discourteously.Amazon's service, on the other hand, has been exemplary and I am a happy Amazon customer, preferring to make all my online purchases from Amazon.
Total lack of documentation, quirky installation, poor tech support and unreliable access scan process makes this one of my worst purchases.
What a worthless piece of junk. Got it for a birthday present and I quess it was meant to be a gag gift. Printed one picture out of a twenty print cartridge and had to return it because of paper jam (could not get paper out of printer). Got a kit that is supposed to make 160 prints and I have gotten ten pictures. The cartridge is supposed to make 40 prints and I may have gotten two from it and the printer says to change cartridges. The color register is off so my prints look like they were for 3-d glasses. Kodak lays the blame at my feet, saying I am not using it right (over loading paper, not keeping cartridge tight or not cleaning dirty feed roller). Kodak has lost a customer for both digital and film photos.
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.
I bought this because I trust Logitech products. It worked a couple of times but completely stopped working after that. Not sure if I received a defective product. Wanted to return it but I already chucked the package. What a waste of money!
I had trouble with this player immediately after buying it. It would not play the WMA's and MP3's properly. When I reported the problem, the tech people said to burn the files on separate CD's. So, I had to go through my music files and make separate CD's for each format. Then about two months later, the player quit working altogether and would only show a "Low Battery" message on the screen. When I told Tech Support about this, they said to send it back to them for evaluation. It was out of the ridiculously short 90-day warranty period, but I was told that the original problem was one that should have been and could have been repaired by Tech Support. Their only solution to the "Low Battery" problem was for me to buy a new player. The Customer Service Department was appallingly disorganized, with no one representative handling the service. Each time I contacted them, another person would get involved, and I would need to repeat everything that had been done to that point with the new person. Each day, even though I was calling to speak with people in the support department, I would receive phone messages from them telling me that I needed to call to discuss the problem concerning the player, and I finally received a letter saying that they were planning to dispose of my player if I didn't contact them within 5 days. In the end, I just told them to forget it and send it back to me. They did not stand behind their product and were even very rude when talking with me. Besides all of these problems, the rebate that was offered was a hassle to get. By the time I finally received the rebate, the player had quit working for good.
I have a previous gen ipod (like millions of others), and like all of these people have many great secondary products to enhance my ipod (99% of which Apple doesn't make because they have never really been interested in peripheral products...until now). The 2 most important is a car connection which ties in through the docking-port to provide song/title info, and the second is through a Yamaha docking station which ties into the TV and supports music, video, and most importantly pictures (GREAT on an LCD).Now that Apple has decided they want a bigger piece of the "Add-On" market they have designed the "New" 6 gen ipod to tie into only their products. Some of the secondary products still work for MUSIC ONLY, but my car dock no longer recognizes my ipod because the interface is not backward compatible. My Yamaha dock supports ONLY music, no video/pics/etc. Furthermore the games I purchased are no longer supported (APPLE DOESN'T EVEN SUPPORT THEIR OWN PRODUCTS FOR BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY). This is the 1st time this has ever happened for any generation.So...if this is your first ipod, and you have never bought supported add-on products (which there are thousands), I would buy this and be happy, just make sure any add-on product you buy for your new toy supports the 6th generation.If you are like me and have been enjoying your ipod for many years with great add-on products, find a refurbished 5.5 gen which is FULLY backwards compatible. Apple has created a product for the new customer, all other owners are now asked to throw away everything they have purchased in the past and start over will all new 6 gen products made buy guess who...Apple!
It turns off your xbox when you just want to watch tv. There is no video select switch and you to press seven buttons to get anything to work. The software wont fix any problems with it and you have to point it at whtever it is you want to work even with brand new batteries. You can get most of thee features with a ten dollar universal remote. Dont waste your money on this crap. Trust me. Complete waste of money!!!
I bought an Apex DVD player AD-2600 from Amazon. When it appeared on my doorsteps with no extra packing other than the product packaging, I never knew that the list of surprises was just unfolding.The challenge I face every day while I face this DVD player is about inserting a DVD, and after watching it, getting it out. The eject button works like about once in ten tries. And each try consists of switching off/on power and pressing the eject button. Sometimes when the tray indeed opens, before you can say abracadabra, it closes. So I try screaming something shorter, like @#$@ Apex! Finally after I get the DVD in, in case I stop it midway, the next time I switch on power, it says-"Loading", and stays so forever. Time to get back into the power on/off, eject on game. Get the DVD, clean it, put it back, and it might work in the third attempt.Picture quality is good, and the remote is also good. When I tried to play audio CDs (authentic ones), the CDs kept getting frozen at different stages. Time to get back to the on/off game.I would suggest this DVD if you want a built in game option with your player(you can play the above game). Otherwise, get yourself a real one.
When using the product, it would seem to only broadcast silence (only once heard a faint signal). Because it would knock out the static, it seems as though it is transmitting powerfully enough to reach the radio, isn't getting a loud enough signal from the iPod Nano (1G). It works perfectly with a 2nd Gen. iPod Nano and my new iPod Touch
I am now on my third iteration of this router.We had one that worked perfectly, for many years, until it got fried in a power surge (that also took out two computers, and other electronics). Since it had worked so perfectly, we replaced it with the same model (purchased in May 2011). The new one was flaky from the start - it would randomly reset itself to factory settings, leaving our wireless network unsecured. That one finally bricked itself - fortunately while still under warranty. The latest replacement is only a few weeks old, but is already exhibiting the same symptoms of resetting itself to factory settings. I cannot risk leaving my network unsecured, so the router will have to be replaced by a new brand.
At first glance, this remote control was great. After few month of utilisation, what is write on key begun desapear... After one year, button begun to be harder to push. After 2 year now, some key are dead and I'm surfing the net right now to buy another remote control.Dont buy this crap.
The tripod head was never strong to begin with and after only a few uses with a Powershot SD630 the tightening screw cracked apart the entire head.Naively, I purchased a second Mini only to have the same thing happen in the exact same way. I think I'll stick to camera beanbags nowadays.
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.
The adapter worked perfectly fine for about 2 months, then gradually got faultier and faultier, and now I have to replace it. The cord is already coming undone and wires are exposed, and I'm not the type of user that overuses or breaks things easily, I try my best to take care of my laptop and the power adapter, but it still broke.
AM stations that are clear and clean on my car radio do not come in at all. Even strong FM signals are tinged with static at all times. I have nothing to compare it to for SW. My $50 boom box is a better radio and plays disks too.
I bought this thinking it would be a good alternative for the original ink. Not So!! My computer doesn't recognize it. And the color is very poor. Stick to original lexmark ink!!
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.
Unit received and it didn't work. Seller of product insisted I had to pay return shipping. Unit cost $40 and return shipping was $25. Don't see why I should have to pay for shipping return on a non-functioning product.Very dissatisfied. They still haven't replace the unit. Don't know if I'd like the product because I still don't have it after a month! Check return policies BEFORE buying from Electronic Express.
I had to return the product because I could not get it to work. Great company. They gave me a full refund.
i got home and i tryed it right so my mom she tryed it first so she turns it turn and she looks at me with a mad face. our hey arnold the movie dvd it was all scrtched up and had black lines when we got finsh used the product so my mom took back to target and sad the product was all mast upand the spary!!!!!!!! dint event help me now how u gone have the mecheinehelps cleans yours disc spary dont work cuase since the product didnt work. so we tryed the spary it dint even work wont buy it agin
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.
Zalman says their coolant can accumulate when people don't use distilled water. If this is true, it is by no means the whole truth. Like many others, I used the additive packaged with theZalman LQ1000 case, which is essentially a Zalman Reserator XT pre-packed into a mid-tower case. I was sure to use only distilled water, and I flushed the coolant regularly. Like many others, my flow meter was destroyed.My story has a happy ending: Zalman shipped me a new flow meter, I replaced it without incident, and none of my components were otherwise damaged. However, I will not use this coolant again. Common wisdom suggestsFeser Oneinstead, so I'm running that now. Zalman's otherwise good reputation and support notwithstanding, DO NOT buy this product.
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.
The HP printer software reported the cartridge as defective and it would not work. Not worth the trouble of returning it.
The headphone jack started cutting out after a few months. One channel is now completely dead. The screen is easily cracked (my fault, but nevertheless....) and the battery cover is loose and feels like it will fall off. I would not purchase this or the larger capacity (2GB I think) built with the same design. Junk - worthless now.
I bought these cables from Amazon thinking I would connect my IBM compatible computer with my LCD monitors. No go! This isn't the seller's fault. I'm grateful the seller was selling them so cheap. Maybe someday I'll find a use for these cables.
I have an extension cord for this to get to the back of my PC. When I plug things into this thing, they simply are not recognized, such as a simple Sandisk 4GB Memory pen drive. Maybe it is because of the extension cord... I figured this would be underpowered. I love the targus one. It takes two ports on the PC but you get 4 so you net two.
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!!!
Trust all the bad reviews you will see here and all over the web regarding this machine. Do not fall for the optimistic reviews no matter how much you think this item would be perfect for your needs. I have had it for about 2 years now. I havn't experienced the paper feed issues many others have, I don't fax with it so maybe that's why. But it swallows ink like there will be no tommorrow. I'm telling ya...it's beyond any sort of reasonable usage. It's so unashmedly a scam from Brother I wonder how they can sleep at night. Retail prices for each of the 4 ink cartridges are absolutely absurd, and you can't replace just one, even though that's Brother's sales pitch with this waste of plastic. The end result will cost you between 60 cents and one dollar for every piece of paper you put through this machine.I will be using the cheapie replacement cartridges easily found on the internet, not another dime to Brother ever again, and when the machine dies for even the slightest reason I will be re-booting it with the shotgun.
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).
The Zune has almost everything you'd want in a media player. Other than the fact that it looks like it came out of the Soviet Union, the screen display is second to none, the sound is terrific, and the controls are very easy to use.So that's the good news. The bad news is that the Zune software that you need to use is seriously flawed, and has been since it came out. I've had my Zune for almost 3 years now and have had continual problems with it--and I'm not the only person. A look on the Zune message boards will tell you--the software rots. It isn't compatible with Windows Media Player, which makes no sense since A.) WMP is an easy-to-use, interactive sync program and B.) Microsoft makes both the WMP and the Zune! If Microsoft would only give users the option to use WMP as well as the Zune software for syncing, making playlists, etc., this would be a truly great piece of machinery.Additionally, Zune's marketplace (where you buy songs, or rent them) songs come with such finicky proprietary restrictions that many times when I'm even just playing the songs on my computer while working, I need to be signed into Zune so that my usage rights work. Not a big deal, some have said (obviously they don't play music on laptops in places where there is no free wireless connection). But no other music I've ever bought from places like Amazon or Walmart Online need to check for usage rights (thankfully!) every time I play the song. If that song is on your Zune, you need to plug in to your computer, start the Zune software, and let the software check for rights before it'll play!Also, I've downloaded songs from Zune and from Amazon that don't even get synced to the Zune, even though I've specifically told the Zune software to sync them. The software tells me it can't find the music to sync, EVEN THOUGH IT CAN PLAY IT WHEN I USE THE ZUNE PLAYER ON MY COMPUTER!As someone on a board said about this software: The 30G Zune software doesn't provide a clock on the Zune. What can you say about software for an MP3 player that can't even get that right?Great machine. If Microsoft can get over itself and make this optionally compatible with WMP, then the techie geeks can enjoy the Zune for all the jerry-rigging you have to do to get the software to work, and those of us who don't want to spend days and weeks renaming our songs and checking for usage rights and locating songs on our hard drive will enjoy it to. Until then, unless you have enourmous patience and love to fiddle with software and file usage rights, steer clear of the Zune.
Lomo got a lot of ink in late 2000, early 2001, so I bought one for about a hundred pounds in the little Lomo gallery in Clerkenwell, London. The camera was easy to use and a natural for me. I like available-light photography and took some nice shots in elevators and the London Underground, in the World Trade Center concourse in New York, and street scenes everywhere.I had it with me in Hoboken on Sept. 11, 2001, and shot a roll or two of the smoke-plumed downtown Manhattan. ALAS! Only one frame came out. I tried another few rolls--no dice. Apparently the shutter is stuck. I am stuck myself...on whether to throw the thing out or fashion it into some clever objet d'art. What do you do with a dead Lomo, anyway?We all have to kiss frogs sometimes, and this is one of mine. A nice Rollei or Olympus for the same money would have been a better buy, and I think that will be my next point-and-shoot purchase.
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 have always had great service from Linksys products but this one arrived damaged. I then found out it did not support Docsis 3 standard which my carrier has upgraded. The supplier was very responsive with allowing return of the product but I still lost out on the shipping both ways.
The hard drive inside is a Samsung. The problem (in my case) seemed to be the circuitry of the enclosure that failed after some 15 months of very rare use (for back-up). When mounted into a different hard drive dock, the drive shows as an empty unformated drive (500 GB). BTW, the Acomdata web site is defunct.
This is an adquate tripod. Things that this model lacks that you may want that come with higher priced models include the quick-release lever and a case. The tripod itself is fairly stable. The mechanism itself is comprised of what feels like cheep plastic. Still, it does work as advertised. If you are looking for a no-frills, low-end tripod, this is for you. And let's face it, if you intend to spend $12 on a tripod, you can't expect too much.
The entire reason I bought this router is for VPN capability and it doesn't work. The client is proprietary, from Linksys, and at random intervals (less than every few minutes tho) it errors with "Gateway not responding." It's just not functional. I've swapped it out twice (Linksys thought it was a hardware problem) and ALL of the units I've gotten have the same problem. Good luck with this one.
Its difficult to know if the poor manufacturing of the product I received (the N032-001) is unusual or not. One RJ-45 Ethernet cable fits very snugly into one side of the connector, but no RJ-45 could ever fit into the smaller-cutout on the other side of the connector. I'm very surprised - this sort of thing has not happened before. BTW, this is a metal-covered connector; most that I've seen in the past just look plastic.
I'll admit it, I have a big head. Not in a full-of-myself sort of way, but in a need-a-large-hat sort of way. And if you have a big head like me, these headphones will break at the earpiece within a few months. It's a terrible design, really. Like other B&O; products (the corded phone that could create its own feedback comes to mind) I have had the urge to buy, the form trumps function.I love the way they look. If only they had taken into account things like, oh, say, head size? No, why would they do that for headphones? It's not like people put them on their heads or, you know, head is in the name of the product.
Weak system. Set up on WIn XP machine and was terrible. Signal was weak no matter what we did. Set up the entire system in one room, shut down all wireless phones, cell phones and anything with an on/off switch. No go. No police stations, fire stations etc nearby. Eliminated all possibilities. Sent back for Netgear b system. Works great. Microsoft should stick to their monopoly areas.
I have been a staunch supporter of Palm products ever since I got my Palm III a few years ago. I told anyone I could that this product was the best thing since sliced bread. I've since upgraded to the Vx and purchased several Palms as gifts for family members and friends.This year, as a gift to myself, I splurged and bought the M505. Big Mistake!! The Hot Sync problem has been well documented by other reviewers, so I won't bore you with my experience; but, the biggest disappointment was the dullness of the screen. I feel as though Palm took two steps back with the introduction of the M505. Shame on them!! From past experience with the Palm III, they should have known that people like to see what they're doing without the backlight battery drain. You know the saying, &quot;if you don't learn from the past, you are destined to repeat it&quot;.The long and the short of it is, I returned the M505 and went back to my beloved Vx. If you really need the extra memory, buy the M500, or better yet, wait until Palm fixes all the problems with the M505.
This is the first time I've taken the time to write a review. But then again, I have a lot of time on my hands at the moment, while I wait (again) for my printer to decide to work...This printer is a poor performer. Slow, clunky. Very sensitive to any type of error: real or perceived. Print quality is only so-so. Eats through toner at an alarming rate. If you're looking at this machine to purchase, I'd advise you to keep looking You can do better.
Unit made hot smells and finally croaked on the fourth day. Up until that point it was sort of fun. Oh well, so it goes. Easy come, easy go.
Received Lenmar FITS SHARP with a label on the back that says 120 Panasonic replacement. DOES NOT FIT THE PANASONIC CAMCORDER. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL ONLY BEING A BIT TALLER WHICH doesn't MATTER, BUT DOES NOT FIT THE PANASONIC MODEL IT CLAIMS TO FIT.
I purchased this printer because I wanted an All-In-One device that would still give me quality printing. The print quality is great and the fax, scanner, and copier are fine HOWEVER this printer drinks ink and it is EXPENSIVE ink. I can't find the ink at COSTCO , where I normally buy discount, and it seems unavaileable online for the most part. I already miss my old HP. This printer follows the Gillete shaver model. Give them a cheap holder and make a killing on the accessories (ink in this case).
This product is way too big for modern external 2.5" drives. My drive (WD Passport 250GB) measures roughly 5.0" x 3.0" x 0.6". Meanwhile, the external dimensions of this case are 6.75" x 4.75" x 1.75". It's ridiculously big.Even with the elastic straps, my hard drive is loose inside the case. I can actually fit two of my drives in a pinch.Not what I was looking for
This device was shipped as new by a 3rd-party under the Amazon umbrella. We had difficulty setting up the unit on a system with Windows 7 and called Cisco customer service for assistance. Cisco informed us that, according to the serial number on the unit, the device was already out of its 1-year warrenty [even though it came in what appreared to be unopened packaging]. In fact, the Cisco folks informed us that this product was shown as having been sold by Walmart in early 2009. We made a second call to Cisco that confirmed this information.While we have no facts to make accusations, the circumstances here are suspicious and have made us weary of trading in electronics with Amazon.
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.
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.
This is garbage. Reception is terrible. Home stereo/car stereo boom box whatever. It does not work.
Bottom line - after years of shopping Amazon, this is the single most-misleading item I've ever received. Folks - this is "STRANDED SPEAKER WIRE"!!!! It is "NOT" 8 GA GRND wire. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. The product description is misleading. What I SHOULD HAVE REC'D (based on THEIR description) is SOLID CORE COPPER WIRE;, - - solid core copper wire is a TRUE "GROUND" wire, not stranded speaker wire. With postal fees and gas what they are, I ended up "selling" this to my nephew for 1/2 what I paid for it......and that's the only reason I didn't return it. I'll go to a Big Box Store now and get what I should have gotten in the first place. I'll never buy anything with the "Pyramid" name on it again!
I was on amazon searching for the smallest mp3 players they got out on the maket. So, i looked up ipod and they had the ipod shuffle. It looks awsome. Super small, light weight, but no screen. COME ON APPLE!This made me mad. Sorry apple, with no screen i will take my buisiness elseware. There is a Creative Zen Nano for only 100 bucks and it has a screen. If u want money, make a screen on the shuffle, if u don't want more money and u are too lazy, its not my problem. Cause the Creative Zen Nano holds 1 gb and has a screen and costs less than apples shuffle. What are u paying for in the shuffle, it has a shuffle feature, big whoop, all u pay for is the little apple simbol and the apple name. It's retarted.If u want the same quilaty mp3 players for less, look up creative zen mp3 players and they have some very good and cheap ones. I have bought the creative zen nano and i think its awsome, has a screen, and it costs less.HELLO, APPLE!, get a screen on the shuffle and MAYBEE i will consider buying it, or getting it as a gift for someone!
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.)
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.
I thought I would give Brother a try since the reviews I saw were mostly positive. I liked the idea of being able to do faxing from the pc without having to print it first. The sending of a fax worked OK. Recieving a fax was not. It seemed to be a software issue that I couldn't get resolved even after hours of installing and reinstalling. Called Brother and talked to India, I answered all their questions and they answered none of mine!Sent it back...thanks Amazon...you give EXCELLENT service!
During the limited time that I used the battery pack with my Rebel (3 hours) I lost 2 shots because the contacts seemed to have slipped from the battery. On top of that, the battery pack overheated that night (with the camera off) and melted the battery contacts inside my Rebel body. Canon had to replace the body - it couldn't even be fixed. Then I was told how this happens with alarming frequency. The extreme inconvenience of not having my camera body for 2 months and those lost shots means I will NOT be using the BP-200 again, regardless of how much more substantial it made my camera feel.
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.
This camera's title is misleading. The FM series has a long, distinguished history, ending with the fantastic FM3A. The FM10 not only doesn't deserve to be considered an FM, but it isn't even made by Nikon. The specs are outsourced to who knows where, preying on people's trust in the good Nikon reputation. The build is quite cheap, and you will know it as soon as you pick the camera up- lots of plastic. You can get a much better price on a used but much higher quality (and authentic) Nikon, so if you're in the market, shop around plenty, because the FM10 is a ruse of shameful proportions.
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.
I am in the mlitary and the use of this GPS was solely in a field environment. I orginally purchased this product when I went to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA. As a tank commander, I used it only when I was dismounted. There is no external antenna attachment so it was obviously useless inside the tank, even with the hatch open. A buddy of mine had a magellan in a Bradley and his worked and my Garmin did not. The next test was in Iraq. I deployed with 2/2 ACR out of Fort Polk, LA. All we had was HMMWVs so I thought the Garmin would work great. To much disappointment, the etrex would not get a signal in the HMMWV unless I had it propped up in the window. Fortunately, I had a plugger and FBCB2 so it really wasn't that big of a deal. The most usefulness was for marking UXO cluster bombs that had not exploded in civilian areas. I would mark the spot with a 10 digit coordinate and pass it on to the engineers. After about 6 months in the Iraq heat and extreme weather conditions, my screen started messing up. It had all these lines and I had to squeeze the sides so the screen would come into view again. It was very frustrating. I would not recommend this version for military personnel traveling in vehicles or needing something that is rugged.
The recorder did not detect disk just passed 90 days warranty period..the worst part was no way to reach the technical support..even you had the right phone# , you would put on hold for at least an hour.. I gave up after more than 10 calls (total waiting time..at least 7 hrs). I only found out recently that they charged $89 to repair the recorder...forget it..it cost about 1/3 of the purchase priceI bought a pc of junk...don't ever think to buy this brand
Knowing what I know now, I would never have purchased this external hard drive because of the extra hardware and software that I had to puchase to get it to operate. The one thing that I can say good for Seagate : they have a great technical support staff.
I would have giving it no stars if all possible. I spent my money with the hopes that it would make my life easier, no. I can't get it to install at all. i tried installing it a computer with windows xp, got the new drivers and all. Nope. I tried it on a computer with windows millenium, nope. easy install is a joke. I tried to install it ever way i could think of, I tried forcing the drivers and all, but on both systems it just comes up as an unknown usb device and won't even install period, much less me having any comment on speed or reliability.... get something else from linksys or maybe another company all together.
First this worked intermittent, suspecting unavailable drivers at first but then sometimes it works. Then decided I have had enough began the process of completely copy data off it and there it went... dead as a doornail! Even though most O/S (Windows flavours, Linux etc) detects but cannot be accesible.With my electronics knowledge, ended up cracking it opened to replace the USB connector as I saw one of 4 tracks lifted, no joy, just flashing and Windows 7 did see it installing driver and that was it! Cannot still access. That's it I have had enough, I smashed it with a hammer!Don not buy this junk device. All of the designers must be retrained or betterstill be made redundant.I desperately want to give the device a mathematical -ve ratings not even 0 is my choice.
It only took 16 months till the hard drive broke. Replacement by Apple of a refurbished model: $170! Or - I could buy a new one and get 10% off if I traded my broken one in. Yea - you can bet I'm not feeling too good about this - and about Apple - these days.
sony sucks..i paid this laptop 1700 dolars and it s broken 3 times in a year..first time they fixed and it broken again with same problem but they want 700 dolars for repair...no audio no more playing dvd s ..i m tired of recovery ...stay away from sony...
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.
The product is nice if you can ever get one...Twice I have ordered lens with reasonable used prices.Both times the lens was never shipped. I am beggginging tobelieve that these used sellers are bogus to force thebuyer to pay full cost. Which I have no intention of doing.I'm patient and will now buy on EBay. As a retiree I have allthe time I need to waut to get a lens
After buying a similar camera last year, we bought a second and were disappointed that it stopped working after only one week. It had to be returned for a refund.
Hello, I bought this camera four years ago as of last week from walmart. It still works just like the day i bought it. Just too bad that that is bad.BAD CAMERAEVERY PIC BLURRY
I used an older, top-loading iTrip for 2 years with my 4th Gen B/W iPod. The sound quality was excellent here in Kansas City and even on the road for hundreds of miles.Now I have a new 5th Gen video and have discovered that my old iTrip is not compatible. Thanks for changing the configurations, Apple. :( I decided to give this all-in-one iTrip Auto a shot and I have to say it's completely inferior to my older iTrip. Static is abundant, especially during soft songs and fade outs, something my other iTrip never did. (And yes, I was using the same frequency I did for 2 years AND I tried others with the same results.) The volume level is extremely low and unadjustable. These two things alone are causing me to return it today.I can't help but wonder with all of the 4 and 5 Star reviews here how many of you work for Griffin. Either that or most of you have little experience with FM Transmitters and iPods. I respect your opinions, but if you think this thing is GREAT, you'd be blown away by Griffin's previous iTrips.
We purchased a mintek dtv 26" 16 months ago from amazon.com- tech depot/office depot was the seller. We have had a few problems with it - and eventually fixed them but it took a long time with customer service. We purchased the lcd because we liked the flat screen tv/dvd combination and because the price is very attractive. It's a decent TV picture, good movie picture. Changing channels is slow and using the built in dvd is a little challenging. After 90 days with our first tv we liked it enough to purchase a 2nd set. Our second mintek dtv 26" immediately failed and we called customer service for a replacement. After 60 days, many phone calls and emails, and having to put our credit card down as a full deposit, we did get our replacement. That tv/dvd worked for about 30 days and then it failed. It took us 1/2 year to get a new replacement, 20 calls to customer service, many emails, etc.. The 2nd replacement just arrived and it doesn't work (dvd player is broken) so now we are on our 3rd replacement in less than a year. The mintek is great if it works and it's horrible when it doesn't because the customer service department is very disorganized. If we could return both sets for something else we would do so. Pay the extra money and get something that works.
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
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.
Power outages are infrequent in my area so I consider my use to be light duty. The batteries pretty much spend their life in the floating charge mode. The APC batteries that came with the APC Back-UPS Pro 1000 have a claimed lifetime of 3-5 years. In my case, the original batteries lasted 7 years. After 7 years use, the spent battery cases were like new.These Helios batteries only lasted 2.5 years. When they gave out and I opened the UPS to replace them, I discovered they had swollen so much that they could not be removed except with a great deal of force.
I loaded this on my IBM Windows XP Computer and my screen saver had problems which I finally got to work but the computer wouldn't shut down at night or when not in use. When I loaded the software thinking that maybe it needed something from that to function properly, my problems really started. The computer wouldn't boot up. Had to go into the computer on safe mode to delete the program which was not easy.I have had a Logitech Cordless Desktop in the past which I loved and actually I wore out. Don't know why this one wouldn't work for me
Used as a backup device for about 1 year. Now it is failing sporadically. Disk utilities come back with hardware type errors. Looks like it's almost dead. This drive was used for backups only- so it ran every night for an hour or two and then went to sleep. This means we got- at BEST 1000 hours use out of the drive before it died, and it was not "heavy" use like video editing or server work. This seems typical for these WD drives. We will not buy another "MyBook" drive from WD.
I set this up according to directions, with a TV in one room and cable box in another. The first few presses on the remote control worked great. The RF transmitter box saw the IR signal from the remote, transmitted the codes to the Receiver in the other room and controlled the cable box, changing channels and such. After a minute or two, the system failed. Indicator lights showed that the remote was "seen" by the transmitter and the codes were sent, but the Receiver/IR unit failed to activate the cable box even when placed close to the boxes IR sensor.I tried repositioning, plugging & unplugging, etc. No luck. Apparently, the receiver unit failed. Product was returned to Amazon for refund - a relatively painless process, which is one of the reasons I really like Amazon!
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 purchased two of these Startech ST7200USB USB hubs in the past (from another online retailer). They worked great! Almost all of my USB devices connected via the hub worked as if they were directly connected to the computer - this includes some pretty heavy duty devices. So when I bought a laptop and decided I need two more, of course, I thought, I must buy the same hubs again. Well, Both of the hubs purchased through Amazon.com came with a wrong cable included. The cables for powering the device are fine; but the cables supplied for connecting the hub to the computer are A/Male to micro male USB connectors, not the USB A/Male to B/Male obviously required (as seen in the photo). I've used the Startech support website to see if they'll correct the problem. No fix yet. As is, these are useless - can't even connect to the computer!
I have been through 4 Creative MP3 Players (2 of which were Zen Microphotos 8GB). All 4 have eventually "frozen". I personally visited the Creative Corporate Headquarters in Singapore to have the player repaired since the US repair center in Oklahoma would no longer repair these Zen Microphotos; (I was in SG on a business trip.) Creative Singapore would not repair it either, but sold me a refurb unit in March 2009. This latest unit has frozen as well in October 2009 (only 7 months later).The Creative website and "customer service" (LOL) are all unhelpful and not customer-focused. I have tried the "Format All", "Reload Firmware" and "Reboot" modes, as suggested. Nothing works. Even Creative knows they are selling junk, as they will no longer repair these MP3 players.Up to now, I have resisted becoming an Apple customer (my mistake...); I will never buy a Creative product again!
I'm not saying that the iPod sucks but I just hate the photo! I like the 20GB normal version of the iPod. I don't care about the color screen and that you can have a picture slideshow. You can get the same 40GB iPod that stills holds 10,000 songs for much less than this. I hate the expensive versions of the iPod because who the heck would use 10,000-15,000 songs? I might use 2,000 songs but that's it. That's why the iPod mini is horrible also. The 60GB is way out of a person's reach (moneywise)and the 40GB is just a waste of money because Apple makes the same gigabyte space for a cheaper price. We don't need color screens we just need a thing that plays music (nothing high-tech!)
After backing up some of my memory to my PC I went back to use the memory card and the card had said I had no data. That could not have been true because I didn't select every save on that card. There is 5,460 KB available, but as you all know there should be around 8,000 KB and the screen says NO DATA. I can't format the drive and when I try to copy memory to that card it can't. Now I out an 8 MB memory card that I can no longer use. I don't recommend this product and I've destroyed hours invested gameplay in minutes. I had the Playstation One Datel DEXDRIVE and that went out me me as well and I should have expected the same from this product.
I hate this camera, primarily due to the useless customer support and owner's manual. The instruction manual contains 5 languages PER PAGE and has NO troubleshooting guide, among its many flaws. Customer support is pleasant enough without really doing a single thing to be helpful. The first camera I had took fuzzy pictures for inexplicable reasons, so it was exchanged for another one (same model), and this one is now not operating properly. Customer service guided me through troubleshooting my problem by telling me I must not have film loaded when I knew I did, then had me open the case, exposing the film of which I was in mid-roll. I could go on, but I think you get the idea. I will never buy another Olympus product.
i got my ipod for Christmas and i can tell you...everything about the nano lives up to the hype except for its battery life. I understand that results differ from ipod to ipod (by reading others reactions) but i'd say that the battery has truely dissapointed me. I think mine on a full first charge (about half a day) lasted only about 2 hours
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.
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.
after a year and a half this player stopped playing some DVDs.very annoying..
We had ours about 5 mo months and the CD player no longer works. The radio works, however we bought it as a CD player. We're looking for a new one..
I bought one of these to replace a Radio Shack video switch [cat. 15-1983] that I no longer needed except as an S-Video to composite converter. I thought this would be much easier than having the cables and the switcher between my computer and video modulator. Unfortunately, this item has much poorer video reproduction than even the cheap Radio Shack switcher. There was a noticeable drop in video clarity (picture was fuzzier) although the chrominance and luminance seemed about the same.So, for the money (under $4) it isn't terrible. However, I can't really recommend it as a good converter either. My suggestion ... spend more money and buy a better product.
Called Brother about a faxing problem with the 420CN. I thought that it was my VOIP service, but I used another Brother product (MFC 3100C) for 10 months and never had a problem. I even put the 3100C back back after I began having problems with the 420CN. The 3100C works every time I sent a fax-the 420CN never works.I called Brother and they were no help. I love Brother products in general, the software and setup are phenomenal but this is beyond me. The supervisor told me that Brother products will not work with VOIP! They said that they were sorry that this was not disclosed on the packaging. They did apologize to me but but now I am out $149 since it is past the 14 day return policy at Staples who I consider complicit in this ordeal
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 purchased the MP830 on 9/2/2006. This printer performed beautifully for 13 months. 2 weeks ago (10/1/2006), for some unknown reason, the printer lost it's ability to connect to my PC, and additionally lost its Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection feature (DRPD). DRPD is important if you want to set-up the MP830 to auto-receive faxes based on a special ring pattern (usually assigned to a fax phone # on the same line), as is commonly available by most phone companies. What is most disconcerting is that in my dialog with Canon Tech Support, I discovered that the DRPD problem is a known issue to Canon, for which there is no fix, and the only remedy is to return the unit for repair or replacement. Please keep in mind that this feature worked fine for slightly over 1 year, and then both the PC-connection, as well as DRPD feature disabled overnight. It is quite possible that there are other features within the printer that have also disabled that I am unaware of. Avoid the risk, and stay clear away from this printer.
I Have had trouble with HP and XP since upgrading. Although they say it is xp compatable with driver, it is not. Will cause system to lock up and when I called HP they blamed XP. Bought a Epson and first time install without a hitch. Hope this helps and God bless you!
Tried customer support to resolve a hook up issue and did not return emails for five day, have almost given up.
The zune is a decent product, almost as good as the iPod, in fact, and cheaper usually. Unfortunately, I've owned one and have found out that the software is so buggy, so inefficient, so difficult to use and counterintuitive, I can't actually use this decent MP3 player. I've sold it, and am MUCH happier with my Creative Zen.The software randomly deletes and syncs files for no apparent reason, skips albums, won't sync podcasts, and ONLY allows zune specific WMV's. (Try finding a lot of video files, trailers, etc in Zune format. It's difficult, at best.) I literally knew I couldn't keep wasting my time with this horrible an interface, so I sold it.2-3/10
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.This product does not work when the drive is actually installed inside. When inside the drive presses against the sata cable, loosening the sata plug connection to the pcb board of the enclosure. This product will function properly if you attach the power and sata cables to the drive and leave it OUTSIDE the enclosure.Otherwise, the enclosure itself is of decent quality. Installation directions are nearly nonexistant but it's easy to figure it out.
Bought this for a computer running XP Home, and so far, it barely works. Constantly drops the connection and requires it to be repaired. Have tried tinkering with settings, updating drivers, and so on, all to no avail.
I'm very disappointed. This item died in the box itself. Neither the light works, nor the radio (any band), either off the built in dynamo, or the optional alkaline cells. The only thing that shows signs of life is the charging lamp, which lights up on the dynamo being cranked.This item was gifted to me, and now I learn that Grundig/Eton do not have any service centers in India, or even Asia. So I will have to try and repair the thing, if possible, shipping it back to avail of the "guarantee" not really being much of an option.As I said, I'm pretty disappointed.
Ditto what the other reviewers said about lack of quality. I used this Maxtor drive as a backup of tons of things - old documents, email, picture, songs, etc. Just shy of one year old, this thing just tanked. I was able to buy some reasonably priced disaster recover S/W and scrape some stuff off the disk, but most was lost. I am stunned at the short life of this drive. I am also frustrated that the "featured reviews" on Amazon are all of the happy stuff, and none of the many reported failures at the one-year mark.
This product does not fit an Ipod Nano 2 even though it was advertised that it fit all Nanos. Amazon directed me to the supplier, the supplier referred me to the manufacturer, the manufacturer said they would send me an adapter and I have never gotten it in spite of 2 follow-up phone calls.Bad news all the way!!!!! It's useless to me!!!!
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!
i spent quite some time trying to get this router to work and even placed a call to customer service. they were unable to help, in fact, the router stopped lighting up at all and they suggested i return it.needless to say, i returned the product to amazon and got a refund. bad product but great customer service. thank you, amazon, but i would not recommend this product.
The selector I received added noise to the speakers that wasn't there when the speakers were connected direct to the receiver. Also, one of the selectors (buttons) was broken when I received it. I ended up returning this item.
This product has too many issues to even consider purchasing. This is my second all-in-one cable modem, gateway, wep device, the other being the Motorola SURFboard SBG900 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. I replaced the Motorola with the Linksys due to technical difficulties, lack of support from the cable company and finger pointing between Motorola and Adelphia. Support issues are even worse with Linksys and I will be trashing this unit and replacing it with a seperate cable modem and wireless gateway. The big issue with seperates is rebooting the seperate units in correct order due to power failures in my area...buying a UPS to solve this issue and moving away from the combination units.
This product is a piece of junk. I've had it for over a month and had nothing but problems with wireless connection. Wireless keeps dropping when viewing videos or downloading files. There is obviously an issue with the device. I talked to linksys support and they're saying to have my ISP upgrade DOCSIS (software)... that should fix the issue, they say. Talked to my ISP and they they don't do DOCSIS upgrades. The unit cannot be upgraded by end-user, so I am stuck with a defective unit.If you browse linksys forums, you'll notice tons of similar reports and disappointed users. Do not get this if you plan to use wireless -- I'll give you mine for free :-)
DON'T BUY THIS PLAYER!!... The DVD and VCR players were both soooooooo loud it was very hard to hear the movies over the humming grrrrrrr of the motors. Others wrote of this problem and I thought well I'd buy it and give it a try. The player I bought has the same problems with the volume levels but haven't had any jams. I'm sending it back and buying a different a [different] brand. You get what you pay for.
I did not receive the Cables To go unit. I was sent another type of unit that was very similar and it sent a voltage down the line that damaged my DVD/Hard Drive Recorder. I sent the unit back. I can not say anything about the Cables To Go, but I wish I had received the unit that I ordered. The one that I received was a cheaper unit than the Cables To Go
I didn't heed the warnings on the previous reviews and bought these DVDs anyway. The bad reviews were unfortunately accurate and these discs refuse to work in my NEC burner and only operate at 2x in my Powerbook's superdrive.Spend a little extra and get a better brand.
I bought this more expensive version of this battery because the description says it comes in retail packaging. I thought that was the best way to guarantee getting a new and authentic battery. I also bought it from Amazon because I thought I could trust them to deliver a product that matched the description. The battery I received was definitely not in retail packaging. It came wrapped in only a beat up flimsy plastic bag that was taped shut. I don't know if this battery is new, used, or counterfeit.Either don't but this, buy the cheaper version, or don't buy this item from Amazon. I complained to Amazon customer service, but they just asked me to provide feedback to their shipping department, so they could improve in the future. I've pasted a copy of Amazon's product description disclaimer below as a reminder that Amazon doesn't stand behind the product descriptions on its website.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSAmazon attempts to be as accurate as possible. However, Amazon does not warrant that product descriptions or other content of this site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. If a product offered by Amazon itself is not as described, your sole remedy is to return it in unused condition.
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.
I aLso received the antenna with the brown plug that wouldn't fit my Sirius model. The ad was misleading and appears everyone is having the same issue.
I bought about ten sets of these batteries, I figured NiMH cells were all pretty much the same. I was wrong. After two break-in cycles on my Maha C-9000 charger then a refresh and analyze cycle it reports average capacity as approx 1200mah. The actual capacity ranges between 700mah and 1500mah.They also initially had problems charging in the charger, it said they were full but i'd only get 5 full power flashes from a Canon 580EX before they wouldn't charge the flash any more. Only the breakin cycles made them work at all. Once I had them charged they really just didn't work well, being very low capacity and just generally not working.I emailed the manufacturer's support email address and didn't receive a response.I wouldn't recommend purchasing these batteries.
Under "Technical Details" it says "Five tapes".Under "Product Details" it says "Shipping Weight: 2 pounds"The image also shows 5 tapes.The title says 1-pack but that can be interpreted as "1-pack of 5 tapes", right? That's how I read it.However, you will receive only 1 tape, not 5, and it will weight 2 ounces, if that much. I purchased it from a seller that is no longer listed here. The seller promptly responded to my inquiry by issuing a full refund and gifting me the two tapes that I received, asking in return for a 5-star feedback. I think that was a good deal for me.I wonder, though, why this item is still here and the description has not been fixed? Hm-m-m, I smell scam, do you?
i thought this was an internal modem as the image shows. apparently not. please be careful before ordering.
It worked great the first few days but now it is picking up alot of static. I traced the problem to my laptops microphone jack. So even though this is a good microphone, is quality can be affected by its connection. My experience is that microphone jacks are not reliable when used for an extended period of time. I had to upgrade to a USB microphone.
Had these speakers for less than 6 mos. when the speakers stopped working. I could hear a little coming out of the sub-woofer but nothing else. I called JBL and they said send them back. it has been a month and I have not seen a replacement yet. Harmon/ JBL's customer service sucks and when you call them they will repeat the mantra that it will be another 2 weeks. obviously Harmon knows they have problems with these and they are just passifying the customer when they call in.I do not recommend buying these or any other Harmon product. if you need computer speakers, take a look at Altec Lansing.
Really a neat idea, but poorly executed. I get equal volume out of the speakers on my LG cell phone....Really, I'm not exagerating. If you turn the bass all the way to max, you may get a "tiny" bit of bass response, but really very minimal. [...]So, buy it if looks are more important than sound quality. They really are quite cool looking. But in this case, don't jugge a book by it's cover.
The only thing I liked about these headphones is the sub-bass the drivers produced. Problem is, there is no real sound-stage these headphones produced. I know they were inexpensive, but I had a pair of Sennheisers that cost half as much and produced a way better overall sound reproduction than these. So, if you want these to play rap or other sub-atomic music these will suit your needs. But if classical or jazz music is your genre don't bother with these. Also, if you have a big head these will not comfortably fit ear to ear.
This is a really basic TV, with one strange, exotic twist. In spite of NO analog sound outputs on the back, there is a single DIGITAL output--and it only works with the DVD/CD player. If you want to listen to the TV or VCR through your home speakers with an amplifier, you're out of luck. To me, this is a colossal mistake of the highest order. The VCR player is very noisy and slow when accepting a tape, and the CD player fast forward feature is very jerky--no comparison to my 1986 Pioneer 6-disc player smoothness (and I thought technology was improving?!) Don't waste your money. Get a TV that has at least one set of analog RCA outputs on the back. I'm happy to say I didn't waste my money--my wife won this in a radio contest.
I bought these for my iPod, because I liked the sound quality from my friend's higher-end Fontopia in-ear phones. The technical specs looked great for the 51LP phones, but the audio quality just didn't match what I was expecting.In particular, the phones clipped low frequencies even at moderate volume levels. The result was a noticably muddier/rougher sound than the iPod's included headphones. The high frequency response was much better, and I have no complaints on that end.The three included sizes of rubber covers were a nice touch, as you can custom-fit the phones for your ears. Also, the remarkably simple carrying case is just marvelous -- no more tangled cords.One other thing to be aware of -- like all &quot;ear-sealing&quot; earbuds, these will block out most external noise and act like stethescopes. So if you're doing something dangerous (running, lion taming, etc.) you might want to try before you buy to make sure it won't be a problem for you.
I've had my Canon Pixma for a couple of years now but an intermitent problem started to crop up that's continually getting worse.Shortly after my warranty ran out my once solid all in one system started having issues related to the ink cartridges. I continually get an error message telling me I have the wrong ink cartdridge in my printer when I know I don't.I've never bought anything but Canon ink cartridges so i KNOW my situation has nothing to do with defective toner.I'm of the opinion that Canon has simply made a product that has a technical glitch and is trying to churn additional sales by offering to repair the item at the owners expense or cross-sell them a refurbished/used system. I won't be buying another Canon Printer again.
i thought that it looked cool, but...i couldn't get it to download, and now i can't review the photo's on my compact flash card
Tried the new Verbatim discs because the price had gone down to around 23 bucks and they were getting rave reviews. Didn't work too well on my old Panasonics (see review there) so (quickly)ordered these (usually have used Memorex 16x -R for quite a while). I was happy to see these had come down to about the same price (up again now to what? 30 bucks so maybe they work now?) Unfortunately the ones I received (two 100 disc spindles)(8/6/09) have a red tinted dye layer as opposed to the blue tinted ones I was getting consistantly when I ordered these ... and I haven't been able to get these to work AT ALL in the panys (though I believe they work in the newer Philips machine) I either get a "can't read disc" message or the machines seem to read them, 4409meg size, etc. and then completely bomb-out when I try to dub a edited tv show to the disc causing a full blown "selfcheck" etc. The Panasonics may be having some problem - maybe a bad TVGuide system "update"(?) or something? But if so, it affected all three generations of machines I have here and it coincides with these different discs so...hard to know. The apparent lack of consistancey in brand name discs though is a bit maddening to me, "Memorex" or "Verbatim" seems completely worthless as an indicator of qualitly anymore...Buyer beware. These probably work fine in newer dvd drives in computers? Though don't quote me. It sure would be nice to know that a specific 16x -R disc from a certain brand would actually work with my machines consistantly not suddenly be a completely different look and cause malfunctions etc. Really like the almost blank surface easy to read my writing on them too bad I can't record any shows to the media though. Hey Panasonic! How about a new updated version of the DMR-EH50 (it seems to have the best tuner)that does double layer dvd discs (and possibly a version with Bluray capability in addition?) and and a bigger Hard drive and maybe a digital tuner too (but keep that analog tuner for my analog cable please!)and a nice long warranty. Just putting it out there...
I purchased these headphones for my 2-year-old son to use while traveling via airplane, and like a previous reviewer, I found that the ambient noise of the airplane drowned out the sound of the DVD player at normal listening levels forcing me to turn the volume up (a lot) in order to hear it. I am now searching for better noise cancelling headphones for our next airplane trip.
This case was recommended for the hard drive purchased, however it did not fit! So I gave it to a friend with a different brand.
Misleading is the best way I can put this. The cartridge was a "starter." That is, it is the one that comes with a new printer, but has much less capacity. Find a full-size cartridge somewhere else.
USB &quot;keychain drives&quot; can store 64 or 128 MB for much less money, and they're quicker and more reliable (no moving parts) to boot. If you have more data to store, use a CD/RW drive, they're both cheaper, bigger, and more portable.The Iomega zip drive is stuck - on the bottom, use a keychain drive. on the top, use a CD/RW drive.
I received the scanner on time. When I installed the software, I could not get the calibration to run. I reinstalled the software on the system, tried a second computer, and contacted the mfg who sent updated software. I was unsuccessful to get the unit to work and returned it.
The headphones don't stay on, and it runs out fast, and the volum doesn't work that well! And the buttons on the cd player, it doesn't work!
This product is not worth reading about, or even buying. I spenbt a total of 12 hours trying to install it, and 2 hours on HOLD for tech help, which didnt help. Dont waste your time or money on this product.
I tried to install this product according to the instructions and it completely locks up Win XP Pro! I called D-Link and after a whole 2 minutes of troubleshooting the tech told me the card was incompatible with my motherboard/chipset and I should return it and buy someone else's card! I was floored. I recommend that you take that tech's advice when considering purchasing a D-Link product and buy something else!-Update- The Asus driver did not recognize the card. This driver must only work with the 1.0 chipset. I returned this card and bought an usb linksys adapter. Awesome! Never drops signal, a breeze to set up, and gets a really strong signal two stories away from touch point. Get this instead and save the aggravation!
I was looking for a better quality microphone than the one I have on my microsoft HD webcam. What a surprise, I've read on the forums that when the record volume is barely audible (and the record volume is 100%) that it might be a bad product. Well, I got the bad product and its not even worth sending back!
I have ordered (and received) the paper/label set to print pictures in small format.I have also ordered the paper tray that goes with it otherwise it is not possible to print. Unfortunately, the paper tray seems unavailable - I've now been waiting several weeks, and have the feeling that soon, I will be told it doesn't exist. So, I'm stuck with the expensive paper and ink and won't be able to use them.
This thing is so buggy it has its own forum devoted to it and its problems on the major sirius website. I'm no XM fanboy (I subscribe to both XM and Sirius), but this thing, especially for the asking price, is ridiculous. $350 for limited recording, no home dock, no equalizer, TONS of bugs, etc. If Stern wasn't on Sirius, they would sell 5 of these throughout the country. Even the 14-month-old MyFi accepts a satellite signal, and the next generation (look up Pioneer inno)--and includes a home dock. I'm trying hard to think of something good about this product because I was so looking forward to it, but I just can't.That's fine if you like this, but to rate it 5 stars, you HAVE to be a Sirius shill, it's just too buggy to use, even if you're fully aware of its advertised limitations.
For those of you slightly mechanically inclined, the PAL is quite easy to disassemble. I dove in recently (since my review), removing the various components to access and disassemble the volume and function pots. Gave them a good spray with no residue contact cleaner and worked the little plastic inner part back and forth. There's essentially no identifiable electrical contacts in pots, but I gave it a shot anyway. Reassembled and was surprised to hear clear and consistent volume. I've listened for over 8 hours now and can declare it fixed.Just read Jason's recent review - bummer on the reneged offer! I'm knocking my review down to a 2 due to my labor for repairs and his customer service experience.
This is NOT for the Nano 5th g. It gives very sketchy information, and I think they might actually have changed the description, because when I bought it I thought it was for the 5th g. I have no idea what version it does fit, but not 5th g.It may or may not work well, but why would you buy it unless you knew for sure what it was supposed to fit?
At first look seemed to be good because offer the oportunity to have the earphones with you all the time. But, it is too bulky and the earphones do not fit very well in the case. Is a messy. Finally the case broke in 1.5 months of use (at up-front)
I made a mistake by not reading negative reviews about this product. I live in Costa Rica, so we get stuff purchased online shipped through a carrier in Miami. Now that my "Sansa" is not working ("Not enough memory, Connect to PC and delete 4M of songs for Sansa system file") and the troubleshooting does not work, I was told by Sandisk that I can get the item replaced, but I would have to pay for the shipping costs, I am thinking about throwing this thing in the garbage can and forget about it. Sending this item back to the USA costs about $80.Conclusion: if you are not in the USA, think twice before purchasing this item, you may want to invest a little more and get a better product.
The title says it all. This *feature* was not advertised and I don't want to buy some add-on software like ipodrip just to use the product that I bought. The only way to use it on multiple computers is to erase it completely each time, which stinks.
The title gives it away it suck flat out. I did not like it at all. spend the extra $ and get better ones.
i was really happy with this product.when it worked. i bought it about a year or so ago. i use it to power car audio equipment in my house because i no longer have any desire for the loud speakers in my car anymore. used this product probably less than 50 times and a resistor burnt up inside of it. i emailed amazon about it and they were awesome. no problems or questions asked within a few days i had a response and noticed they had already shipped a new one to me which i recieved in about a week or less. so i sent the old one back in the new ones packaging and hooked up the new one to my car audio equipment. within a couple months the fuse blew so i replaced it with the same size fuse. tried several fuses and everytime as soon as i plug it in and turn it on it blows the fuse. now trying to get ahold of pyramid to resolve my issues and cannot get a response back from them. amazon...Great job. Pyramid...your awful
They match the theme I had going with my macbook and iPhone but the sound... terrible! At first I thought that I had them in incorrectly so I changed which earbud covers I had on them but no, they make music flat and dull. The volume control didn't do much, I have that control set up nicely on my itunes. In all it's pretty junk and don't waste your $10+shipping on them. Save the money and get a quality Sony set. I tossed these after one day of owning them.
Kudos to Sony for making a small, dazzle your friends type camera. But how many wasted shots have I taken? Endless. At least 1/3 of the pics from this camera come out blurry, incredibly dark, or with red eye from hell (even w/ red eye flash setting). To be fair, it handles still close-ups just fine but any action shot forget it. Folks, this is a novelty camera that's not worth its pricetag IMHO.
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!!!!!!
Purchased this battery for my Canon 1D MKII which it describes as a replacement. Well it looks the same until you try to put in camera and it's about 1/8" to long so it will not lock in and is unusable. Charged up okay but unable to tell if it holds a full charge as it will not fit. Held it next to my original canon battery and you can see that is it slightly longer. Cannot recommend.
I was interested to see that a number of people have had problems with this router. I bought it about a month ago to go with my new DSL service. Despite the claims of "easy set up" it did not work out of the box. After a hour wait, I got hold of Linksys technical support (clearly in some other nation besides the United States). The support rep told me to discard the software that came with the unit and walked me through a long series of downloads and software installations. After another hour or so the network was running. File transfers between my computers never worked but at least the DSL did. Then, a couple of days ago, I bought a Wi-Fi equipped PDA and tried to link it to the network. It not only did not work, the attempt crashed the internet link for my other two computers. Then I spent a miserable two hours with tech support crawling under tables, disconnecting and reconnecting wires, holding down the reboot button while disconnecting the power, checking indicator lights, downloading more firmware upgrades, entering IP and DIN numbers, walking through software installations, and other IT nightmares. Nothing worked. And Linksys said they wouldn't refund my money unless I had the receipt "all the original packaging."No product for the home market should be this complicated to use. Either this model was badly designed or it has a bug that the company is trying to patch over with firmware upgrades instead of recalling the product. Avoid it. Even if you get it working it may not work for long.
For the price there are better cams everywhere,take your pick.Seriously,this thing is a huge pain to install.once you get it done the image is bad,the focus is laughable.The company has links to fix the installation and green/focus problem that go nowhere.Anyone who says different is probably trying to unload a bunch of them.....(5 stars??????)
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.
Like another reviewer's, my experience has been mixed. I use this remote with the D50.Sometimes the remote works, then it goes on strike. Then suddenly it works again. Same distance and angle from the camera.I changed the battery - same result. I hardly use it anymore because it is so unreliable.
I've been using WGT624 for many months and I am not satisfied with it. It hangs frequently. When it hangs you can't even access the router with a wire (LAN ports). It works only if you turn it off and on. I've always had the latest firmware updates, but none of those helped.
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.
The DVD player does not work properly. The player usuallyplays DVD's, but has occasional problems such as: 1) not recognizinga DVD 2) stopping a particular point in a movie every time we playedit 3) not being able to access certain special features on a rentalDVD. This has happened with several different DVD's and occasionallyif we keep trying something, it will work when it did not work onetime before. After we discovered the problems, we tried to contact Apex (fkor 3 months), but we never got in touch with them.The Customer support telephone number is always busy, and they do not answer their web customersupport.
This was a gift from my wife, my old HP was old! and having trouble feeding paper and faxes. This Brother feeds multipage faxes great. Now the bad news, it will completely stop everything if any color is empty, no chance of going black only or gray scale, it stops. When it says a color is empty there is still a noticeable amount of ink still in there. I'm used to HP's that leave just a trace on the sides of the container. Nowhere on a Brother cartridge does it list the volume of ink contained within. So you have no idea how much you are buying. Paper tray seems very cheap and flimsy, it has no pusher to push the paper forward. It does miss-feed envelopes fairly often. I'll just say this will most likely be my first and last Brother printer.
We received our first player and it worked for about 3 days - during which time we spend about 8 hours loading music onto it. It then stopped working, so we sent it back to SonicBlue for a replacement. The replacement arrived and has never even turned on successfully. They have taken 2 weeks to arrange for us to ship it back free of charge for yet another replacement, and refuse to give a refund!
I used this for a couple months. Then one day, while using my laptop, I heard a popping noise. I unplugged my computer immediately. I picked up my adapter, with the connected surge protector, and didn't see anything wrong, but heard popping again. I unplugged the whole thing from the wall, and still heard a bit of popping/hissing noise. I then unplugged all the cords from each other. I smelled a terrible, burning smell. It wasn't my adapter. It was the surge protector. The smell was like burnt copper.It's a good thing that I was at my computer at the time this happened, or it could have been destroyed, or worse, something could have caught fire.I am now in need of a good, small, surge protector, but will be staying away from Targus products.
If you are a Plantronics wireless phone user you must already know that after a year or so the headsets start giving you trouble with bad sound quality. This is due to copper cables inside the cord tend to break where it takes a curve at the spot right before the belt attachment. This one would be my second replacement as I spend most of my time on the phone with customer service. No problem with packaging whatsoever BUT the headset itself is very bulky especially the 2.5 mm jack compared to other models I previously used and sound quality is beyond terrible. Don't be fooled with its low price and go look for higher models. DON'T BUY THIS ITEM!!!
Same problem mentioned in other reviews. The machine just stops working, sometimes in the middle of play, other times when on standby, it will not respond. What happens is the time lights are on, but "nobody is home". No controls onboard or on remote cause any response. The only thing that works to allow use is to unplug and plug - several times per day. And, some CDs cannot be read by the machine, and most recently slot#s are confused. GRRRRR. I do not recommend this machine, and we are looking at replacing ours. Will report back on customer service.
Compatibility: For USB connection: like many third party print server, this server does not support many LexMark color inkjet printers (information from LexMark and Hawking technical support). From my own experience, it doesn't work with LexMark Z705. For laser printer (USB), it works with Samsung ML-1710 laser printer nicely.Performance: The server must be **reboot** if I turn off the connected printer (Samsung laser). That's annoying for me. Usually I keep my laser printer power off, since I mainly use inkjet. Everytime I turn on the laser printer and want to print, I need to login to the print server and reboot, it takes about a minute in my Win2000 P4 system. Hawking technician told me it's normal of this server. I know other print server will not do this. So I only give it 2 stars.
I purchased this Maxell Backup Battery pack for my IPod Nano. When I connected it to my IPod after it's internal power source was completely depleted, nothing happened and the IPod would not operate. When I plug the battery pack into my charged Ipod, I get a message on the IPod's screen saying; Charging is not supported with this accessory. I read all the enclosed info that came with the charger and it clearly states that it works for the IPod Nano and that it does not charge the IPod but only provides an external power source which it does not do. Possibly I received a faulty battery pack?? I have also tried this on some other IPod models that we have in our household and experienced the same results. For the price I would imagine that it is not worth returning.
This item was purchased two Christmas' ago for use in a bedroom. The TV is not on all day, and maybe an hour or two in the evening. Three weeks after the warranty ran out, the TV just died. Was working one minute and the next ...... nothing!I called Samsung as per the directions in the manual and they told me to go to Best Buy to have it looked at and repaired. They stated it was off warranty and I would have to pay.Took the TV to Best Buy Repair and was told it would be much cheaper to buy new. (somehow I KNEW that would happen)It would seem to me, that an item which at the time was much more costly than it is now should last more than 2 years. The workmanship of these electronic "toys" have been terrible and while I will replace this TV eventually, I dragged back in from the garage an old "chubby" tv that is 12 years old and works perfectly.Now I understand why the stores are pushing extended warranties. Nothing lasts longer than 2 years!!
The case is ok as long as you don't put the power chords in there with two laptops, as it will not snap close if you do.The leather has more of a cheap plastic look and is very disappointing.
The DVDC600 is a wonderful DVD Player-- if it works. If you're like me, that feat hasn't happened often. I bought the player in January. Shortly after getting it, I noticed the picture would sometimes freeze briefly. Other times, it would become unwatchable. Sometimes the machine would stop reading the disk altogether. I brought it to an authorized repair shop on January 26th. After four months of ordering parts and wasting time (and several phone calls to 1-800-SAMSUNG) they decided to send me a "refurbished" model (ie: someone else's broken machine). They called me to say I could finally pick up my refurbished machine-- ON MEMORIAL DAY. That's right, four months later. I went and got that one... and guess what? It had the exact same problem as my first one. I called the folks at 1-800-SAMSUNG yet again, and "Jeff" asked me if that was "ALL" that was wrong with my machine. Then he tried to tell me that the laser pickup couldn't move fast enough on changers so sometimes the picture would freeze. Everyone else I asked said "Jeff" was full of [it]. So in the end, we have a 2 DVD players that don't work, and Customer Service Reps. who lie to customers to make them go away. What a way to run a company.I just want my money back so I can go buy a Sony or Panasonic. Good Luck!
Rating should be zero stars.I ordered two BT-800 batteries and received them Feb 1, 2010. One of them would only hold a charge for about 2 minutes. I sent emails Feb 10, Feb 12, and Feb 17 requesting a replacement and/or and RMA to send the defective battery back.As of Feb 20, 2010 I have not gotten any response.Purchasing from this vendor seems to be pot luck with no customer service. I would not recommend this seller.
Was trying to set up this remote, and since the manufacturer chose to use a server-based application (how smart is that?), it should have at least connected the server to a faster connection rather than "dial-up". I've been tying to set up the remote for more than an hour now, and and their site does not load, and when it does it loads with errors. (And no, it's not my internet connection; all the other sites load in a few seconds) What a waste of time and money!
i purhased this zune and the on off button broke. they would not let me return it. i'm not buying from them again.
Based on all the reviews I purchased the MFC3100C model about 10 months ago to replace a HP printer I had used for 3 years. I use it lightly for home use and have not even had to replace any of the print cartridges yet. The outbound fax portion and scanner still work great but, unfortunately it will not feed paper in from the rear sheet feeder any longer. I am very disappointed in the quality of this printer. I think I will hook the HP back up and start looking for a new all in one not from Brother.
Everything about this product is bad. The manufacture has virtually no information on their web site to help make an informed decision to buy. Just some highly exaggerated specifications. Up to 30 foot range means about 10 feet in reality. The hub is supposed to be USB compliant but it worked with only a small percentage of my USB devices. An afterthought USB extension cable was included aparently to increase the range but this adds more wires and sloppiness where the goal was to reduce wires anD clutter. Without the extension, the device barely works. Even worse is the fact that the USB device driver is easily crashed when the wireless signal is interrupted requiring a reboot of the computer. I spent hours on the phone with Belkin support and no one knew much of anything about this device. I also received conflicting information from everyone I spoke to. One support person told me that the device had been recalled which is not true. Another told me that it had never been released for sale and wanted to know how I got one. It is really amazing how confused the company is with respect to this device. This product is an incredibly sloppy rush job and is not ready for market. The support people at Belkin were friendly and interested in helping but they had no useful information even at "level 3 support". I don't think I will ever buy another Belkin device that may require support.IF YOU LIKE BLUE SCREEN COMPUTER CRASHES WITH MANY USB DEVICES THAT WORK PERFECTLY ON ANY OTHER HUB AND LIKE REBOOTING EVERY TIME SOMETHING INTERRUPTS THE WIRELESS PATH THEN THIS DEVICE Is FOR YOU.
The second i opened the product from its shipping bag i new it was garbage. Bright packaging like it came straight from a wal-wart. So i gave it a shot and yup, absolute junk. Its orange sticky stuff comes right off everywhere and leaves a mess, wont hardly stick to much. Dont waste your money, its junk! And since i opened it, I cant return it. Lame! I feel like a sucker!
While making the purchase, it shows the Desktop Microphine with Earphones but I got only the Mic which can take the input. There was no earphone where in i can get the sound Output.I dont know if I was sent a wrong item or what.
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.
BUYER'S WARNING: This hub and items attached to it (e.g. my wireless mouse) were frequently spontaneously shut off and on. The unit got extremely hot, so hot in fact that I could not keep a finger against its base. As I had it sitting on a wooden desk, I was fearful that this could realistically represent a fire hazard. I am returning the unit for a refund. This appears to be a very common problem with this USB hub.
I have the 160GB drive and after wasting 5 hours of trying to download my files there was nothing in the directory, now I have to try to re-format the whole thing...I will return it tomorrow!!! Stay away from Maxtor drives. There was absolutely nothing simple about it...One Touch are you kidding!!!!
My computer has a hard time recognizing it and now my phone won't detect it. It worked 50% of the time for about 6 months, but now its dead.
I've owned this all-in-one for a little over a year. Within the first week the display only displayed in japanese. Apparently this was a common defect as I later read while trying to trouble shoot the problem. Canon was great about promptly replacing the printer for free. Now just as the warranty has expired I'm getting an error that the print head is incorrect. I can't even scan documents as the whole machine does not function with an error. So, my experience has been that these printers last 1 week to 1 year. The cost to assess the problem at a Canon recommended place is $49 to look at it. And an additional 60 for one hour of labor plus parts. SO not worth it.
Part received does not fit Lenovo Thinkpad T420. The connector on the adapter were it plugs into the computer is some sort of rectangular header, something unfamiliar, while the DVD ROM drive removed from the computer has a standard SATA header. It's impossible to tell this from the photo or description.Maybe it fits some other models. Just not T420. Would it hurt you, AMZ Tech, to list the compatible & incompatible models?0 stars for not working and unclear advertising. Other wise it looks ok. So average is 2.5 stars. Rounded down to 2.
I have not used this printer very much since I have another printer.( I've had it about 6 mo.). Halfway through the pack of 100 paper the ribbon cartridge broke. You can't buy just a ribbon cartridge, you have to buy a complete package of paper and ribbon. The ribbon only prints the number of photo paper you purchase. So now I have all this extra paper and no way to use it. Of course now that this has happened the printer must have ribbon jammed in it, because it won't work. If I hadn't purchased 3 more packs of extra paper and ribbon,(costly) I'd throw this printer in the trash! Of course I can't find my reciept so Olympus wants $80.00 just to look at it.
I bought it so that I could archive all my old CD's and AVI videos I had filed. But I was dissapointed by the fatcs that:- Ipod won't run AVI videos and previously copied MP3s or MP4s that were not created to its taste. Thers is 3rd party software available on the net, but its not affiliated to apple, costs extra and who knows if its reliable, besides whatever happened to 'plug and play' ?- When I want to rip my old CD's Ipod will force me to convert them to its special format AAC, which can not be played by any other MP3 player. So that means If were to buy into this, I would be stuck with Ipod forever or lose all my audio/video files.- Ipod won't let you manually drag audio/video files onto the device, it first has to go over itunes and even that doesn't work all the time, as some albums I was not able to copy after several attempts until I finally gave up because - listen up apple people: I have a life beyond my PMP.- Why on earth do I need to download and install a software (itunes) that plays 'nanny' for me, takes over my computer and manages my media files, I'm a PC user and potty trained and can take care of my needs for myself.- The things has no 'on and off' button. Talk about the design - utility trade-off !- That wheel with which it is operated, maybe works for kids accustomed to video game consoles, but as an older find it confusing an user-unfriendly.- No A/C adapter, so I can't charge the batteries on the go in the office (where itunes is -u guessed it- not installed) ?- I'm disgusted how the big consumer electronics conglomerates are imposing their standards to the exclusions of their competitors proving once and for all that they care more about their competition than about the consumer. Microsoft and Apple should fight it out to the death until a third player comes along who will finally make life easier for the consumer by simply offering to play ALL standards available -yes,its technically possible.
I bought 3 of these surge potectors last year. Less that 2 months the reset button tripped on the first one and wouldn't reset. Now, the second one has followed suit and exact same thing happened to it. The third one was still in the box so I got it plugged it in and wouldn't you know it...It doesn't work at all. I have bought several Monster items over the years but this one was a total waste of time and money. Oh, it has a 5 yr warranty, try to contact Monster for a replacement. Good Luck
I have not had the chance to get to use itbecause it was the wrong thing. But getting a refund is like pulling teeth.
I though that the book, The End of Physics was too much like a skeptical newspaper article, and not enough scientific interest. The book was hardly informative, and much too pesimistic. I can't even give the book away.
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 not received my order!Is there such a company GordonZONE?I emailed 2 times but no reply!It has been over 6 weeks!The flashcard could have been sent in a regular envelope.This must be a bogus company,to rip us off.Why is Amazon part of this ripoff?JP
Picked this up at Office Max and have tried using it on 3 different discs that had scratches on them. Didn't work like it claims it does. Did nothing. Don't waste your money.
How could a company with as much software experience as Microsoft make such a terrible user experience? The Zune as a device is OK. The Zune experience (music store, points, ridiculous wi-fi/DRM garbage, etc) is so, so bad it's almost unbelievable.Why not just copy Apples model exactly? Or better yet why not just buy an iPod?
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.
Called company to make sure Amazon was authorized dealer to cover warranty - Check this out - They have a list of over 100 unauthorized dealers, it's on there site. Customer service is the worse. I would recommend theWhistler XTR-695 Laser/Radar Detector with Radar Signature ID, Laser Signature ID, 7-Color Display, Real Voice Alerts and External Audio Jack- It is a better price and has the latest features and they did away with the authorized dealer program - all are covered under warranty.
I am a web developer and have owned an Acer 1710 for slightly over one year. It has performed everything that I have asked of it with flying colors. I have been incredibly pleased with its reliability and speed. In many ways it has outperformed many desktop PC's. Portability is not an issue; ocassionally I can take this thing anywhere I must and grab even a weak signal and use it effectively and go where other laptops can not think of going. My problem with this Acer Laptop is that the screen suddenly burned out after about 1000-1200 hours of use - slighly beyond the one year warranty - In ten years of computer use I have never had a screen burn out. The manufacturer was adamant about charging nearly $500 to replace the light source. Apparantly the back light is an integral compontent of the screen. Now, light bulbs are consumable but why does the design so restrict replacing the light source that it must cost me an arm and a leg to replace it? Thus, it is my feeling that Acer screens suffers from unintelligent industrial design. I will not purchase another Acer product because of this hidden undisclosed design-performance flaw. What else will this company build that will cost me unexpectedly down the road?My personal feeling is that poor design is the burden of the manufacturer and they want me to pay up and bear the burned of their design problem. Too bad. Never again.
We have installed this item in our computer, but our computer didn't reconize this hard drive. We need to call tech support.
I thought I was ordering a new product, turns out it was recycled. The product didn't work well at first leaving streaks on my printed materials. Eventually it worked its way out, but I will not order this product again through this source.
This is the 3rd time I've ordered this item. It is NOT 'HIGH YIELD' it is 500 pages.It is NOT in a 'RED' box it is in a black box. I'm going to keep it anyway, but I will never order this item again!
This is clearly the best radar detector I've owned, in terms of detecting radars. However, it is also one of the worst radar detectors available for purchasing. I got one in May 2006, and it worked very well...for a week. After a week, it died. Luckily, I was able to get a replacement, which worked very well until May of 2007. Of course, Amazon is not an authorized reseller, nor are any of the sellers who use amazon to sell this product, which means that right now I have no detector, and if I want to repair it, BEL will do it, but it will be expensive.
This is a toy at best. It has no playback functions except "play", "next track", and "previous track": no shuffle/random or any other features. Also it doesn't work well, dropping the connection (to the FM radio) every few minutes and starting the track over from the beginning. Finally, the sound quality is inferior to CDs, not surprising since it's broadcasting over FM radio. A waste of money.
I suppose this product will teach me not to buy a refurbished item. When I use this mic, a loud drone can be heard like a very low key siren. Thank God my camera comes in with a built in mic. That'll have to do until I get a better mic.
I would be glad to give my review of this product, but I haven't gotten it yet from dealercost. (and will not get it) I ordered it on 6/20/08, my money was taken by dealercost on 6/23. I was told on 7/18 I would get a refund by dealercost within 24 hours. Kind of funny, no sub or refund, now I am out 150 bucks. No replacement for my blown speaker in my car, but the Alpine 12" sub that I have is excellent. Don't go near dealercost unless you want to just blow your money out the door. Dealercost sucks a_s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Amazon has always been great for me, but now I am going away! I will not use Amazon anymore for any purchase ever.
I'm what would be considered a computer geek and have found this router to be a waste of time.As with the other's that have had problems, I myself am included with this group. I have earthlink aDSL and after playing with the tcp/ip settings, the PPoeP settings on the router and many more troubleshooting theories....being on the phone for endless hours with my ISP assuming that that was the problem, it was finally concluded that this router was it. It works great when it wants to and when it doesn't...it tells you by not allowing a connection. The info on the website is a joke, since all it tells you is what the settings &quot;should&quot; be for your ISP. It doesn't tell you what to do when the router decides it doesn't want to work.And now, after having it for a month and a half, I have bought a D-Link router.....and after 72 hrs of un-interrupted service(a 1st)...I think I can finally enjoy what I paid for.....high speed, always on internet service for my home network consisting of 4 computers.
Not very comfortable and they easily fall out of your ears. Theses buds died on me in about a months time, not worth the money.
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 recorder, which I paid a bundle for, worked fine for a while. Now it is a boat anchor. Also during its good days, I found it very bulky to use, removed it from the living room and put in the bedroom because of how it interferes with normal tv viewing. It sort of takes over your system,must be on all the time and interferes with normal operations.Anyway, now it is useless. It just says &quot;No Disc&quot;, no matter what I put in there, commerical disk, blank dvd, even lens cleaning dvd &quot;No Disc&quot;I talked to Philips support whose only suggestion was to send me a dvd that had new firmware on it but of course it would not be able to read it, so its useless. Other than that, I am supposed to find some way to pack it up, pay to ship it off somewhere and pay lord knows what ungodly price to have it fixed. No thanks.I can't seriusly recommend it and would in fact try to discourage anyone from buying it due to my experience. Perhaps you would have no problem with it, I don't know. I just know I wasted $600 on it a year ago, deeply regret having purchased it and will never buy Philips again because of it. I am now going to buy a Sony.
Garmin's devices are pretty good. Somewhat tempermental, but mostly reliable. It's connecting their software and dealing with Garmin support that is a nightmare. And, you will need to call them because their software has all kinds of bugs and an archaic key system. Customer service hold time: 30-35 minues. Response time for email tech requests: a staggering 5-7 working days. Clearly Garmin does not care about its customers.
I didn't discover until I was in Hong Kong that this adapter was so poorly made that it couldn't even be plugged into the wall. This is a cheap piece of Chinese crap.
I bought this 4 port kvm to hook up mi xbox mi desktop and mi laptop... since i have 2 port kvm same brand hooked up with my 22 inch monitor, the funny thing is the item is low quility it arrived with little scratch also the image with the 4 port kvm is blurry shadowy.. isnt clear with the 2 port kvm is not perfect but at least is clear and you dont notice also with the laptop it doesnt get all the full resolution... wich is weird because with the other kvm and also hooked up directly with lcd tv i have no problems with the resolution of the laptop... all i can say is buy at your own risk as i did but also im sure like me youll regret the buy... is pure garbage im sure out there is another one that works better...i would only recomend the buy if you are going to hook it up with something that doesnt require alot of resolution or a clean image
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 bought this FM antenna for my office radio to improve reception...no real help from it though mainly due to our building & the distance away from any radio stations I had wanted to listen to on the radio. I would have returned it but had already thrown away the box for recycling. When I gave feedback to Terk on Amazon, Amber from Terk immediately phoned us to resolve the matter. Great customer service on their part. We just kept the antenna though as we didn't have the box & maybe we'll use it at home.
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 briefcase wore a hole in a non-wear area and is a signal to poor craftsmanship or it is not all leather as claimed. The leather gave way and it ripped. This apparently is NOT covered in their 1 year warrantee and they declined to take it back I would never buy from them again. Poor service too.
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 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 bought this player and almost right way it had problems.It developed some kind of error that sandisk could not fix.My best advice is to spend a little more and get a IPOD.
I found the semi-soft case to be next to useless. When opened, it tends to fall off the camera and when it doesn't, it gets in the way of taking a picture.
Installation was quick &amp; troublefree. I get a little less than 100' range indoors (through a couple of walls &amp; a floor). Biggest problem is lack of support for various laptop power-down modes (e.g., standby) and hot-unpluggability. With this in, my laptop won't standby unless I turn wireless off AND close a bunch of apps. If I need to remove the card (the computer doesn't fit its case well with this sticking out the side) I need to shut the OS all the way down. Odd, for a device obviously intended for laptop use! I figured I just needed to update the driver, but after failing to get it to upgrade &amp; asking the mfg multiple times for help, the eventual response was not to bother, the new driver wouldn't help: standby etc. is not supported.
Good product, but did not come with power supply, so I must hunt for that now, will not work until I find a power supply somewhere.
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.
Received printer had visible damage to box,printer didn,t show damage, hooked it up and it would not pair up with our program to print contracts
Well hello. You will be sorry that you FINALLY contacted me. I did make the walkman purchase online. It came in a timely fashion. It was a little pricey for the poor quality of the product you sent. I also realized it did not have a radio with it. There was no return label or any information at all in the box with the item. It was frustrating to first make a call to someone that directed me to go to the internet where I wrote a letter asking for info on how to return the item. I did receive an email telling me to go to "paste this and go here or there and do this or that". What a nightmare!!!! I hadn't even opened the thing!!! It was so frustrating that I just gave it away and will not order from you again. Next time, do the customer a favor, put return information and phone numbers IN THE BOX with the item. This was very very poor customer service. Makes us truly believe that you make it as difficult as possible to return and get money back once we are sucked in with the product. We just give up in frustration. It worked. I did.Hope this helps the next customer somehow. Give this note to the CEO I'm sure he'll pat everyone on the back and reward all for this wonderful scheme you've got going. Thank you Eleanor
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.
The optics are awful, there is a kind of "rainbow" effect that is incredibly distracting when looking through them.Also, the glue is not dry, when I first was moving the parts of the binoculars, a plastic bit slid right off the end.I have used toy plastic binoculars that work better than this piece of junk.Even for the low price, these have bad optics and poor construction.
Overall, the mouse feels great and tracks just fine. The ONLY problem is with the scroll wheel. I prefer to configure the scroll wheel button as a double click, and I find that whenever I scroll up, I almost always wind up clicking the button. It's just too sensitive for my tastes.
we wanted a camera,zoom ,red eye reduction,not complicated,easy to load.reading over and over recommindations herewe kept coming back to this one camera.we are so sorry we bought it. sometimes we get red eyes, sometimes we get pictures.the only way to make this work is to read the manualover and over,might be best with every picture you take.dont take the recomindations here to heart,do otherserches,lots of homework,it will save you in so many ways.
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.
This must be the most frustrating device it has ever been my misfortune to own! With some regularity, and with no apparent reason, it resets itself to factory settings. I spend more time restoring and reinstalling than I actually spend productively.At least 5-6 times per day, I have to do a soft reset because the thing locks up. Half the time it won't connect or sync either via USB or wireless.I've had the iPAQ for a year now, and am just getting ready to do a complete reinstall. Once again, it reset itself. Two weeks ago, same thing. This is the last time, however, there is a hammer in the iPAQ's future. I mean it.Afterthought: who ever heard of a device that can't be turned off? What numbskull designed a computer that loses everything if it loses power? Duh.
I go through alot of Garmin power adaptors as I am a home care physical therapist and use my garmin 8 hours a day. The garmin is the best GPS but the cables are really bad, they fall apart very quickly. Knowing that I didn't expect that this would last any longer than the cable that came with my GPS. This lasted for 2 weeks! Then the tip fell off. I didn't expect it to last a year, but 2 weeks is the worse of any cable I have bought. I have found that the best cable to use is a cell phone charger...they don't fall apart like these crappy adaptors do. Garmin really should make their cables better it's really a disgrace that they fall apart so easily!
This KVM switch is not really worth the money. Major issues I have with it are:1. No hot keys to switch between CPUs. You have to toggle the button on the KVM ! (wake up IOGear - almost all KVMs have this functionality)2. When starting up a computer, you must have it selected on the KVM - otherwise the computer will complain of no keyboard / mouse being found.3. When switching between CPUs, there is a 3-5 second gap before the mouse and keyboard start to work on the machine. Shouldn't the switching to be much faster ?The good point about this KVM is that it is USB based and supports 2 additional USB devices - acts like a USB hub.I am sure there are better models out there.
I have been looking for a firewire cable for my power adapter for awhile and I thought I finally found it... at least according to the description. I have an IPOD 30G video and this cable does not fit my IPOD, although in the description it says it should. Now I have a worthless power adapter and useless cable. grumble grumble.
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.
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.
It's great when it works. Just can't get one that keeps working 5 months later. My assistant bought one a year ago. 5 months after purchase it simply won't turn on. It gets replaced and works fine. Thinking this is just a quirk, I buy one myself. Sure enough, I go to use mine 4 months later (after about 10-12 uses total in that time) and it won't turn on at all.Pass on this one.
I bought this particular model because all the good reviews that I read. However, my unit quit working in 2 months. The LED is still green, and when you unplug it from the wall outlet it still makes loud beeps. But it won't power up the things connected. I heard other people have the same problem and it might be related to the batteries.I returned mine yesterday, but since it's over 30 days old, I can't get the reimbursement for the shipping cost.In conclusion, I can't recommand this thing, although I know APC is supposed to be a company that makes quality products. You may need to try another model.
I just got my new Alienware computer in from FedEx today, and boy am I excited. I ordered it without a wireless adapter since I already had my trusty D-Link that worked in my old computer. I got everything set up and I was surfing the internet within minutes...and for minutes only, it seems. I can't stay connected for more than about 5-10 minutes with this DWL-G510. Once it disconnects, trying to disable and re-enable the connection makes the entire computer slow and unresponsive. Only a reboot will allow me to get connected again, albeit for only another 5-10 minutes. All the other computers on this little home network of mine can stay connected seemingly indefinitely, so the problem isn't with the network. And while the card did work in another computer, I have a hard time believing that it's Alienware, maker of all that is computerly awesome, haver of a fantastic reputation, who is screwing up here.Bottom line: Do not buy this wireless adapter, now matter how alluring the price. Do a google search on it and you'll see that it isn't just a few kooks at amazon.com saying that this wireless adapter is crap; people everywhere are saying it. Buy a Linksys instead.P.S. The ASUS driver mentioned by other reviewers is working better for me. I have been disconnected once so far (I've been using it for 20-30 minutes), but it was easy to get reconnected, i.e. it did not necessitate a reboot as the D-Link driver did. Hey D-Link! Another company is making better drivers for your product than you are, and they aren't even trying! Try to muster up some dignity and fix that, would you?
The left palm pad keep peeling, possibly from the uneven heat.This make the protection pad a lot less useful than one wouldthink, which is most people buy this pack for
The answering machine is pretty simple to use. I do have difficulty understanding the callers messages. Messages sound muffled and unclear, as if they are talking through a tube.
This crap broke in like 4 months.Before that it was ok. It was annoying having to switch from TV to DVR.
I'm amazed at the reviews this device is getting. Yes, it is slickly designed, has a pretty icky red light at the back, and has flexible control software. But the wheel is seriously flawed. I bought one on Sunday and took it back on Monday. The wheel has far too much lost motion when it is pressed, sounds like a tin toy when it rotates (it is ANNOYINGLY noisy), and the tactile feedback is nasty. Pity, as otherwise it's a fine mouse. I actually tried several different displays in different shops and they all had the same feature, the trackball mouse is the same too so it must be the basic design and not a fault. My old Intellimouse did not have this problem. So I've now got a Logitech MX-500 and boy is this an improvement.
Had a TomTom before and really loved it, but went with the Garmin after reading some stellar reviews for it (although there were some scary reviews, too). Should have paid attention to the scary. The Garmin couldn't locate our house from the airport, and we're only 15 minutes away. The Garmin never really could lock onto our house in the New Orleans, LA area. Our Tom Tom never had a problem. I got a Tom Tom after Katrina (my sister and I ordered specifically for me to get around and do rescue/relief work in the months following Katrina) and it worked like a charm. No streets signs--no problem. Routing around water or debris--not a problem.We were going to Europe for 3 months. Garmin had the system that seemed to have the best built in Europe program, and with a 3-month stay we thought our best bet would be the Garmin. After 3 weeks of problems stateside, we just couldn't chance it and returned the Garmin to get 2 Tom Tom Europe loaded versions and we couldn't be happier. Worked right out of the box, in US and in Germany.
Same as everyone here, my unit died within a year. Lost 50 gig worth of photos, info, and music. This unit is a complete pile of junk and will die on you. You just better hope you have your backup backed up if you go with this unit. JUNK!
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!
I tried this little toy out and it sucks. It's a joke compared to the iPod. The screen is nice for movies, but the iPod will be widescreen in about 3 months. If you must get this now for Christmas, please do yourself and wait. Don't give this junk as a gift. The person will hate you for it. They'll think your cheap because you didn't get an iPod. It's a huge, ugly brick that will be out of date and useless in 6 months.
Reviews are very different on this item. It is because there are two very different models of it. The old one, in the bottom marked "HW Ver: Ax" is the old really bad thing. It came with firmware up to 1.1, and can not be upgraded to version 2 or 2.1. This is becaused the firmware 2 and 2.1 is for "HW Ver: Bx" and is about 4 times as big as the firmware for the older model. The model "B" contains all the menues that was removed from the web interface of the old model, and works a lot better (still having some problems, but not close to the problems of the old model). The old model is more or less worthless. It is strange the difference in models is never pointed out when having contact with D-link.--- Mats ---
Perhaps I was expecting to much, but this is not really doing much for my cables. They mostly get in the way and are a bit to loose for my taste. It may bee unfair, since they are a bit loose on the wire, because maybe the wire I bought is a bit slim - I don't know. But next time I will try another brand.
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.
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.
This KVM does not support DVI-D connections. The ports on the back of the KVM are all DVI-I, which typically is backwards compatible with DVI-D. It seems Avocent saw a way to irritate the user by removing this compatibility, and forcing you to buy their DVI-D supporting cables at $20 a piece. That means all the machines I was planning on using this for are not supported, and my monitor will not work over the DVI port. I have a DVI-A/VGA adapter coming out of the console and into my monitor's VGA port to get video. Any time I restart a machine, the monitor will not auto detect the display settings until I change the resolution all the way down to 800x600, and then back up to 1600x900. I have tried every step between those two and nothing resolved the issue until I hit the 800x600 mark.Avocent's 'technical support' was not helpful in resolving the keyboard issue I was having where every time I use a CTRL+ or ALT+ key combination, the function key acts as if it is stuck. Example, CTRL+C to copy, and then when I release the keys my computer repeats the 'c' character until I press a key to stop it. This happens with both the console ports and the USB hub ports, with both a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 keyboard, and a standard 104-key Dell USB keyboard that comes standard with nearly every Dell PC.In all, this device requires manual adjustments of both the keyboard and the monitor whenever I switch PCs or restart a PC. It is faster to just manually move the video cable from my normal PC to one of the additional systems, and have a second keyboard/mouse to move between them as well.If you had all DVI-I devices and cables, and a standard keyboard and a little bit of luck, this KVM might be for you. If you have DVI-D anything, or anything resembling an advanced keyboard, good luck.
As other reviewers have noted, this player has some serious limitations that make it impossible to use with certain kinds of downloaded content. Most serious of these is the lack of a bookmarking feature and a very clunky system for navigating within and among files, especially as you begin to fill it up. I quickly abandoned it and bought a different player by the same manufactuer: The Sansa m240 costs less and works much better. The m250 doubles the memory for about $4 more.
The product I received while it was a 500GB Seagate drive was not the same product that was listed. I specifically choose this drive because it was a replacement for a drive that failed on my RAID 5 array. I was trying to keep matched drives for the sake of performance and wear. This listing needs to be changed to the correct product or the shipper needs to contact the buyer and let them know that they are sending them something completely different than what the asked for.BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE.
I bought this card hoping to see a speed improvement between pictures. Careful experimentation showed only slight improvement for overall disappointing results.Also, $10 rebate offer yielded a refusal. I could have gotten more flash memory for less money with the same overall results,especially since rebate was not honored. (have found other reviewers complaining about lexmark rebate refusuals!)Otherwise...card and software works.
Worst purchase ever made, full of flaws, buttons don't always response well, double clicking problems, right click problems. Customer support is useless. Targus only makes good laptop cases, forget about Targus hardware.
Poor sound, poor quality. I wouldn't bother.I used them once and put them in the drawer.Unfortunately, I also bought and gave the pair as a gift.
Go for Verbatim. I've burned over 300 Verbatim DVDs.. NO COASTERS. First time trying Memorex because of lack of options... 5 bad burns in a row. The 6th one worked. Seriously bad discs...
I purchased this in October and as of today it no longer works. The AC cord cover began separating with in a couple of months. I had to secure the exposed wires with electrical tape. I would not recommend this product, it is cheaply made.Update: I just purchased a new power cord ($10) to plug into the adapter and it is working again.
Print was washed out couldn't produce a good black everything tended to be gray even on HQ setting. Buy the brother brand as this was a waste in the end except for rough drafts but who has time to swap out cartridges based on quality of work desired.
I've had the Foretrex 101 for about 4 months and used it primarily for sea kayaking. While it has functioned pretty well over the period, it has now become unusable due to water getting in through the battery cover. Looking at the seal on that cover, it's pretty minimal compared to those on other waterproof gear I own. Would probably be ok for hiking and biking but, certainly in a salt water environment, I'd steer clear of this one.
This mouse does not work on my computer. I have Vista Home Premium OS & that may be why it will not install. I installed the software successfully & plugged the mouse into the USB port but get no response - no cursor - from the mouse. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get the mouse to work I would appreciate it.
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...
Photo and Description clearly state that this is a UK power cord, however the company shipped me a standard US power cord.
I was listening to my cousin Bike's iPod and was shocked by the horrible quality! It sounds like a scratchy record! I think my 1999 portable CD player is better than this junk, and I don't need to spend all the time uploading it onto my computer! Stick with the classics, folks, they're better.
The Garmin C330 is "a good product." BUT, it is currently NOT "state of the art". For almost the same price you can get the Garmin C530. The C530 has a brighter screen. And, just as important, the C530 has a "Sirf" receiver. With the "Sirf" receiver I could "acquire sattlites" even inside my house---where before with an i3 I could not. And, I shopped around finding several places that sell the C530 for about $400. If you send me an email, if Amazon will allow it, I'll tell you where I found this lower price! Email:boland7214@aol.PS: Yes, it's true the C530 does NOT have "voice recognition" announcing the upcoming street name. But, do you really need it? I don't miss voice recognition because the SAME INFORMATION is PRINTED on TOP of the C530 screen in BIG LETTERS. If you can read you WILL know what is the next street---you HAVE to look at the GPS anyway to see where to turn...so just READ the next street. It's "no problem" in my opinion.Afterword: Stop! My C530 just died---won't start. I'll let you know more about what happens later.
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 wouldnt buy this item yet beacuse you can get a 19' tv for the same price. But you might want to check for this item later because it should have a D/C adapter so you can play it in your car soon.
I got this ipod shuffle Christmas Day and was so surprised. I wasn't expecting this at all! Well I think I'll install the disk, charge up the ipod and later on go for a run listening to my music! NOPE. I have a 2 year old Dell, with all the right drivers and cards and other fancy media stuff and I couldn't get the itunes to download. I even tried downloading Itunes from the apple website. I spoke to an apple tech, he was baffled by my "unique" situation (not thinking it was so unique after reading these reviews). I later did an online chat with another apple tech. Still no dice. I ran all the stuff they told me to run in two follow up emails. Still nothing. My computer does recognize the ipod itself, and will copy music to it from my microsoft media, but only as a "disk" and therefore doesn't play when disconnected from the pc and hooked up to the earphones. My husband bought this for me thinking apple meant quality. Well to us, apple now means CRAP. It's not even heavy enough to make a good paperweight. I am returning this as soon as I get my jacket on.And later on, I'll go running , listening to the sound of my feet hitting the pavement...Sad Fiona in SC
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.
I never received it. After charging my account and confirming a delivery date, 6 days later it was cancelled because they were out of stock. No acceptable accomidations were made. I then issued a complaint to Amazon and never received a response. I am very disappointed.
My printer isn't quite as bad on ink as the above reviewer's, but it still goes through ink at an incredible rate -- I've never seen a printer like it.Don't buy this printer unless you want to take out a second mortgage just to pay for ink!Epson has some explaining to do with this one!
I'm not one to complain but the battery i purchased was a bad one, is only about 8 months old and it does not hold any charge at all, my next battery will be from TOSHIBA.
I ordered this GPS unit for a trip out west to several National Parks. I also ordered the very expensive National Parks West maps from Garmin. I downloaded the maps for several of the parks I was to visit, so that I would get detailed trail maps once I got there. Once at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, I went to use my eTrex Vista with the &quot;detailed&quot; map and all I got was a rough location of the city I was near. Clearly the detailed map did not download properly, or when I entered map info for one park it overwrote the information I downloaded for other parks. The only park listed was the last park I downloaded and I never ended up going to that park, so my purchase was a complete waste of money. If you are completely incapable of reading a map, perhaps this unit can be of use to you driving down the road, of course it barely receives a signal from within a car, you have to get out and hold the unit if there are any trees or buildings around. The screen is also too small and not in color, and the batteries don't last long enough. I have stock in Garmin, so I suppose I should not bad mouth them too much, but if I could return this unit to Amazon, I would.
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.
I had had a very good expierence with Toshiba, but I tried couple of new models; simply - hopeless... There is no problem with the Celeron, but with the technology.
I have always bought case mate, but this case was AWFUL. The fabric was very cheap and would definitely tear easily. Not recommended at all
My set has static constantly in the background. The microphone sounds nice when I record, but fails to function when I use Teamspeak2, the reason I bought it. I'm using Windows XP and my buttons do little but operate the LED's. If I had read some reviews I would have steered clear. The idea was good but Labtec did not follow through.
I was completely disappointed with this radio. I live in the city where our local NOAA transmitter is located and this radio was almost unable to pick up the station. It produced horrible static and the signal would occasionally fade out completely. The reception was so poor as to be totally useless for SAME reception. I know that the problem is not due to our location as I have two other radios with weather band reception (without SAME) that work fine, and I have since purchased another weather alert radio by Oregon Scientific that picks up the station without any trouble.I assume the unit that I purchased was defective, as I cannot believe anyone would positively review a radio that worked this poorly. I wish you the best of luck should you decide to purchase one.
I purchased this and it plays songs just fine. Trying to figure out how to make playlists and albums and sort songs on this is totally confusing. It seems to have some unknown limit on the number of albums and playlists you can have and the number of songs you can have in an album. I keep creating them on the software, download to the player and the song is there but no album. The documentation does not mention anything about limits or sorting. If anyone can help, email me at tukesmtn AT yahoo DOT com
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
3 year warranty eh? When I received this monitor it flickered horribly. I returned it for repair or replacement and was told nothing was wrong with it. I then dealt with the shop I purchased from who were able to verify the problem, but Formac wouldn't issue a refund, they'd only accept it for more repairs. (what's the point if they can't seem to find the problem in the first place). After 3 months of this back and forth I decided Formac wasn't worth dealing any more and I bought an Apple monitor instead. Think twice before dealing with Formac.
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
This was a great remote for about 12 months. Then the buttons used for the DVR stopped working. It was hard to fast forward and stop a recording and finally became almost impossible. Clearly this remote was not made to last.
THIS UNIT IS TERRIBLE. THE RESOLUTION OF THE DVD PLAYER IS POOR AND THE PLAY BACK QUALITY OF THE VCR STINKS. GO WITH ANY MAJOR JAPANESE BRAND AND STAY AWAY FROM GO-VIDEO.
We purchased this to replace the Canon PowerShot S40 Elph we had. For some reason we decided to try a Sony. Bad idea.The camera came and upon first inspection we were happy. I took a few pictures with it. I wasn't blown away but they were okay. I admit I was a little bummed because they were not as nice as the Canon pictures but they were good enough. So I would have been happy. I had to add that red eye was a bit of a problem...but that can be edited out.Then the battery needed to be charged. Now this was really not impressive because it didn't take much for the battery to need charging. Of course I'm comparing this with my Canon that I rarely charged. But again I thought I could deal with this.So I charge the battery. I put it in the camera all ready to take pictures and the battery isn't charged. I put the battery in the charger, light goes on, stays on and then goes off. The battery won't charge. Grrrr..I contact Sony. I am instructed that I should ship my camera and charger (at my cost) to Sony and in a few weeks they will send it back. So I'm to pay to send my brand new, yet broken camera, back to Sony and be without it for weeks. Not okay. My husband calls. He tells them he believes it must just be the charger, and the hubby is a techie type, and he would like them to send a new charger. My husband offered to give his credit card number to cover the cost of the charger and suggested that when the broken charger came back they could then credit him the amount. Everyone wins in this case. Well after over an hour on the phone, most of it spent on hold and the rest of the time with rude employees, my husband hung up and had not resolved the issue.So what happened? The camera went back in the box and was returned.We have since purchased a Canon PowerShot SD900 Digital Elph. I have not used it yet but I am very excited. The bottom line is Cannon cameras have a wonderful reputation and this camera had more to offer with little price difference. We feel this was probably a blessing in disguise that we didn't keep the Sony because there is talk of financial problems at Sony and some speculate that they may end up out of business.I do not recommend this camera. After dealing with Sony's customer service (or lack of service) I would highly recommend finding another company to deal with when purchasing a camera.
Purchased in Dec '02. Every DVD played produces, at times, the blocky interference/distortion. In addition, the video would occasionally freeze at random spots, sometimes several times in a single movie -- it's not a layer switch. Once it paused and from that point forward, the audio and video were out of synch, and the movie had to be restarted.I looked up the item on Philips' web site, to see if they had any support, and found a firmware upgrade. Hoping this would take care of these minor glitches, I went ahead and applied the upgrade. You are told to follow the instructions precisely, and they don't even work as written. The unit did appear to accept the upgrade, though it upgraded itself three times before I figured out how to get the upgrade CD out (because I was following directions) without it immediately starting the upgrade process again. The results of the upgrade: blocky distortion still there, haven't noticed any significant pausing, and my center channel is no longer usable. There is audio in the center in surround modes, but, even with the level on 10, it's too faint to be useful. So, now I'm relegated to watching movies in VSS or stereo.This is the third DVD player I have purchased, and the first with an integrated receiver. My first DVD was a Sony, I never had a single problem with it -- don't even remember it pausing during a layer switch. Next, I purchased a JVC, and do notice a slight, maybe a half second, pause when it switches layers. Never did the other two players have any kind of interference or distortion.The Philips support people were kind, and very apologetic, but no help. I have been refered to their service center whom I have yet to contact. I was told that the nearest service center was nowhere near me, so I figure I'm probably going to have to pack up the unit and ship it off to have it fixed.
I think this thing is a real piece of junk, it's been a while since I bought it(i didn't hook it up right away)but I may try to return it. It's looks pretty cheap, you can't clearly tell if you selected a speaker or not by the internal red marks in window, like solid or blank, they don't really move that much. And now after just a few weeks the button selector is starting to not even change (on or off) when I push it.Other relieves of this product were good, so I took a chance on it. But I would recommend against it now.
I bought my Skullcrushers a week ago. I had previously used some Skullcandy headphones before so I knew that they would come with good sound quality and didn't mind the other cons that people mention, like how the earpads can get hot.They just broke. After a week of LIGHT use. I only used them to listen to my iPod and on my computer. Never even took them outside to see the light of day. Took extremely good care of them while I had them. And now they're broken.It seems the headphone jack is VERY VERY fragile. One slight jar to it while its securely attached to a media device means death for your headphones. I've had other headphones that have received much abuse over the years and still have worked fine after various degrees of punishment, but these Skullcrushers just died on me. The sound is now half garbled and I have sent it back for a warranty replacement. I understand that Skullcandy provides a decent lifetime warranty, but if all i get is a 50% off coupon in their store I swear I'm never gonna buy from Skullcandy ever again.HOW DID THEY BREAK IN ONE WEEK!?!?!?
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 thought this would be a good purchase. Our first one arrived, and didn't work. The disc would spin, but would never load. We returned this, and got a replacement that was worse than the first. This one would spin the disc and make horrible sounds. The DVD never would play.Don't buy this.
Be careful with this memory card and adapter because it cant be read by some laptops (i tried in several toshiba) nor pda or cell phones.
I won't go too in depth here, there are already plenty of reviews that sum up this device...NOT WORTH IT! I got it for $29.95 and i'm getting rid of it. First of all it's PATA (IDE) and doesn't work with all harddrives. PATA is fine however prices for PATA are about 25% higher than SATA, probably because they are being phased out. The worst part about this is that the firmware needs to be upgraded to work in Vista and many times the upgrade will fail. Also, all computers you want to access this drive must have software on them. Other bad things include drive format not readable in Windows, that means if this thing crashes, or if a drive crashes (and the mirroring doesn't always save your data!) your are up s**t creek without a paddle if you know what I mean. Get a Pogoplug instead! I pre-ordered! http://www.pogoplug.com
I really wanted this thing for the Fax capability plus some simple scanning. It wouldn't connect to the network at all. Then because it was a snowy, nasty weekend I decided I would give it another shot. After setting it nearly on top of my wireless router and installing and uninstalling the software about three times, I managed to be able to see it on my network.I also could print from applications not provided by Lexmark. However, if I tried to print from the provided Lexmark applications the printing project would hang and I would get a cannot communicate with printer error.The CD that came with this unit supposedly had the most updated drivers--for goodness sake, the driver on the web site was for Windows 2000 and XP! But apparently it didn't. Once I downloaded and installed the driver from the Lexmark website the issue with the applications cleared up and I was able to print over the network. I still can't fax except as a stand alone unit.And that was how I spent one miserable Saturday before Christmas.Also the production values of this printer are very bad. I had a terrible time clearing a paper jam because the back duplex cover would not come off-- the latch could not be pushed down all the way with the button provided so it would catch on the top edge.Oh, the current third party price (about half what I paid for this thing) is probably about right. I feel dreadful for anyone who paid the manufacturer's full retail price.
i bought this tv with a extended warranty from Conns in Conroe Tx. had vertical lines because of the wide screen.it looks bad on black screens it has a updated driver (transformer) conns put it in. problem is better but still there. conns will not replace it unless phillips will say it is a design flaw and phillips only will say it is a abnormality! Conns supose to replace it with another of equal value.or refurbished. this problem cant be fixed. and Conns warranty has too many things in it to cover them and not me. worthless!!!! phillips have never herd of customer service. let the buyer beware of extended warranty companies and of any phillips product.
I purchased 2 of these subs at Costco for [...]eack ... they looked good. One minor problem, however.... they both blew up ( music stops, 60 Hz humm, then smoke) after a few hours of use at moderate, not even loud volume. The fuses did not blow, the internal heat sensing thermistor didnt do its job, so now both of the amps and the woofers are fried. The humm is now prsent whether the amp is turned to on, auto, or off. Any speaker input or line level input to the unit makes no difference. The only way to prevent complete meltdown and possibly a house on fire is to unplug the unit. there are no obvious fried/charred components on either circuit board. What a total waste of money.This should be a class action lawsuit... every one of these subs apparently do this sooner or later. Nice quality control, KLH.
I tried this since is was only a $10 purchase and I'm glad I didn't spend more money on it. The item works, but not very well. I even took my antenna off outside the truck so it wouldn't have other stations interfere with the sound. (In the past this helped with other FM Transmitters). However, this one still couldn't do it. Either there is something wrong with my iPod, or it just is weak as a transmitter. Given its size and that it runs off of the iPod battery, I believe the latter is the case.Also, since it doesn't plug into the headphones jack you can't control the volume. If you could up the volume some it would probably be OK. However, I had to turn my volume up to hear the music, and that also made the white noise louder, too.Currently, I'm using a little $12 Schoche battery powered transmitter from Wal-Mart and am more satisfied with its sound.
I ordered this item, and it arrived quickly. However, the item is not as advertised. It says it has a "temperature display", which sold me, and also which is incorrect. I called PyleAudio about this and the gentleman confirmed that it does not have such a feature. He said that he has installed a ton of these items, and acknowledged that the description on Amazon and their own website was inaccurate for this product and their other product (PLPSC8) which says that it too has a temperature display. I will be returning this item as it is not what I need nor expected. One star for inaccurate product description, 2 stars because this may just work as an adequate backup system if that is all that you want or need, but 5 stars for the PyleAudio gentleman's honesty.
If there was a picture of these headphones, you'd see what I mean. These headphones work by &quot;passive&quot; noise reduction - the pieces that fit over the ear are made of layers and layers of sound absorbing material. These monstrous pieces cover your ears and are pushed hard against your head by an imposing thick behind-the-neck piece which sports the word &quot;KOSS&quot; in large letters across it, so you feel like a billboard. An adjustable velcro two-piece headstrap holds the contraption in place so that its massive weight rests squarely on top of your head. I tried these at work and was mistaken for an air traffic controller. They reduce noise, but after wearing them about 1/2 hour I developed a splitting tension headache -&gt; my neck could not hold up all the weight, and I felt like a vise had been applied to my temples. These are not made for personal use, but rather for industrial high-noise situations. Returned the same day.
As the Dell battery from Dell is expensive, I thought I'd save some money buying a replacement battery on Amazon. The battery I got wouldn't even power up my laptop. I assume it's a defect with the specific battery I got as opposed to the entire product line, since other people indicate success.Since it was processed by Dekcell (available for Prime shipping), return was super easy. May try again.I'm running a Dell Inspiron 600m.
Of course, only microsoft knows why they force RAID drivers to be installed from a floppy disk.Most modern motherboards do NOT even have FDCs (including the one I am using to build up a Quad-core system).Trying to find SOME way of installing the RAID drivers, but this hugely expensive bit of retro-tech is not it.Sigh.
No more Verbatim--Seven coasters in spindle,on my G4 Mac.
I cannot believe that the Zune comes without a manual!I would like to use Windows media player to managee my Zune's content but instead I have to use a software that I do not like at all.I was hoping to move the music, pictures and videos from my computer using the Zune as an external drive.I find it very cumbersome!!!
*Do not buy this product.*I bought this at the same time I moved to a remote area and thought the problem was Comcast being less reliable here than at my previous home (wrong!) ISSUE: Surfing the web is okay, but every time I try to download music off iTunes, try to watch streaming video, or have more than 2 internet apps running at the same time, the router goes offline and requires a reboot. This happens 5-10 times a day.After suffering for 14 months, I visited the Lynksis online forums and learned this is a KNOWN issue with the WCG200. Lynkis won't help unless you want to send it back in and go w/o internet access in the interim. As much as I hate buying replacement equipment, that's the only solution. If you haven't purchased this yet, DON'T.
I've had this product for almost a year now. It doesn't play what most would consider &quot;DVD quality&quot; although it very viewable. It does not play 5.1 audio, only 2 channel. These things could be lived with, but the customer service is abysmal. There seems to be only one person that knows what he is talking about. Unfortunately, to get to that one person, you have to run the gauntlet.
I didn't find the shape of this mouse particularly ergonomic. maybe it would be better for gaming, but i doubt the angular shape had any intent other than to look cool. right out of the box, there was a little rattle inside and i unscrewed things to find a little plastic nubbin broken off. the main problem is that after a few weeks, it developed a problem where it will double click on a single-click-- not every time but frequently enough to be really annoying.
Whoever made these never thought to try them on before shipping them out. The earpads don't seat right, the mic is in the wrong place, and they just don't fit right. Having 0 adjustment options doesn't help.
The first time I used this battery the red "your battery is dying" light came on after I had taken maybe a dozen pictures and less than 20 minutes after I powered up the camera. Since I didn't use this battery until after the 30 day return period I couldn't return it to Amazon and I couldn't get a replacement from Panasonic despite a lengthy call to Panasonic Customer Service. So one moral of the story is to use the new battery immediately and keep using it until it runs down (which may take no time at all). And since I paid full price for this battery simply because it was the name brand, the second lesson is, buy the cheap batteries. Can they be any worse?
I recieved this DVD player as a gift for Christmas from my wife. I used it 5 times- done - screen says no disk with DVD in machine. My wife got the ex-warranty through Amazon.com . NO GOOD UNTIL 1 YEAR AFTER DATE OF DELIVERY> THEY HAVE AUDIOVOX as HAVING A 1 YEAR WARRANTY -- AUDIOVOX HAS A 90 day WARRANTY on this DVD. I ASKED for Help ..... NO response. I was told to wait until DEC. 2006 and then reply.. I suppose I'll recieve the same at that time to--- NO RESPONSE -- BOTTOM LINE DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF *%**^%^&&^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After a number of re-installations and re-boots, I called the company, who sent me an upgrade disk. It caused errors as well. After calling about them, and getting no help, I returned the product.
Overall, I'd rate the HD in the Lacie (Seagate) five stars. The Lacie diagnosis of the problem and Lacie's internal controller board 1 star.Bought a d2 Quadra 500GB early in 2008. It worked well for two years. Then the problems.The drive continued to operate as if it were powering up, but would not mount. Lacie diagnosed it as a power supply problem.Eventually went through three power supplies with no luck. I thought the drive and my data was dead. That was until I bought this...Thermaltake BlacX Duet eSATA USB Dual Hard Drives Docking Station ST0014U here at Amazon.I popped the drive out of the Lacie and dropped it into this docking station, and volia! The drive worked again. And has been rolling along for another two years already.Seems it was not a power supply problem. It was an internal Lacie controller that failed.
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.
after ordering a nonster cable from monster wharehouse,i find out its the wrong one for my comp. i called MARKET WAREHOUSE to discuss the order,RUDE.IGNORENT...AND COMPLETE JERKS . THEY SAID IT WAS MY PROBLEM ,I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THE DETAILS ONLINE DIDNT MENTION ALOT OF THINGS ,THEY SAID YOU SHOULD HAVE READ IT MORE CAREFULLY,MOST PLACES WILL AT LEAST SEND YOU A RETURN LABLE E-MAIL BUT THEY INSISTED IT WASNT THERE FAULT,DONT BUY FROM THEM UNLESS YOUR SURE AND CALL THE MAKER OF THE PRODUCT TO VERIFY ALL SPECS FOR USE. BOB IN PA. PS. SHOP SOMEWHERE ELSE FOR ELECTRONICE THAN MARKET WHAREHOUSE,BAD SERVICE AND RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT.
This clip is totally useless. It does not fit on my laser detector and it was a waste of money.
I bought this hoping for a basic cb radio that worked good for what i needed it for..talking local. I hooked it up here on the base antenna and boy was I disappointed when everyone was like wow that doesnt sound like you can you turn it up...I even hooked a power mic to it to try to get it to sound better. It worked a little better but not loud enough still..so back in the box it goes...the reciever is good , only if the could get the tx right. Buy a uniden 510 or 520xl instead
While this camera may indeed produce good pictures, I was disappointed from the moment I tried to start it up. It took me 15 minutes (and I know my way around cameras) to put the lithium batteries in without breaking the very difficult to use, very plastic, very breakable battery cover with a plastic hinge! I did not break it on the first day but I was certain that it would break at very short point in the future and that I would be stuck with a high end, expensive camera that would have to repaired (4-6 week wait usually). Not worth it. Plus I was certain that a better camera would be developed in very short order at a cheaper price.
The web cams is alright, picture quality is good, and does what youd expect for the price . Feel that i should not have the microsoft one though, they always want to force you to only use microsoft products. Foreinstance the quick launch button on the cam only works with messanger, and its in such a position on the cam that you always keep pushing it, and then you get a warning message as i dont use messanger. Really anoying. Have also had complaints from other people i chat to that there is a background humming over their speakers if i plug in the web cam while chatting. Spend a bit more and get another make.
Right on the box this item comes in are the words "Receives: free local HDTV/VHF/UHF/FM signals." So, you're telling me ALL local channels, because the only local channel I receive with this waste of space/plastic is ABC and Spanish channels which I cannot fully enjoy because I don't happen to speak the language. I ended up spending $20 instead of the advertised price of $13 because of shipping and handeling.The product offers no instruction on how to best utilize the 'fine tuner,' instead you just have to wing it by turning the knob from one indented dot to the next hoping your picture gets better, stabilized, or gets picked up at all.Piece of crap, do not buy.
Well, I think there's an obvious quality control problem at this company. After less than 30 days after my online purchase here, the DVD recorder would skip for about 5 seconds ===> data loss. The player would tell me that my blank discs had errors. Now I realize after tossing about a dozen blank discs, it was this piece of work from Sylvania/Funai that needed to be tossed. On a positive note, I did find that the user interface was simple and easy to understand.Unfortunately, the sad end to this miserable purchase was that the DVD motor failed completely. When I called the technical assistance hotline, they were competent and willing to help. They refered me to a local authorized repair shop who charged me $25 to look at the problem, and quoted me a maximum repair price of $100. Then the shocker---after another week's delay, they said that the manufacturer's cost for the DVD motor drive was going to be $250, and they recommended that it was not worth it....Uh, yes, since that's more than the price of the entire unit. So, after a total loss of about $300 and no refund, I drove down to Circuit City and bought a Sony DVD/VHS recorder for another $400....End of Story.
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.)
product did not work well at all...keyboard stopped working a couple of weeks after purchase.
I recently purchesed the 80 gig Ipod. I also decided to go with one day shipping. I lived at the time in a apartment complex.DHL shipping said they "attempted to deliver, but patron was not home." Which Is false, I was at home the entire day. DHL could not even find the apartment complex(maybe the large signs wern't enough?)It wasn't until 6:45 that night did they deliver the IPOD, not too the apartment, but the office. The clear and large numbers above each building were apparently out of sight for them.The package itself was bare, with only the IPOD in a box with NO INSTRUCTIONS, only the Ipod, a 50 cent cloth case to it,earbuds, and a USB cord. I knew what to do, but how would someone with out experience with PC Hardware?The first few days with the IPOD were enjoyable, it was my first MP3 player. I had a massive CD and DVD collection, I began ripping them and coverting them. I put about 12 hours of movies on there, which took about 4-6 to convert to the IPOD format, and another 3 or 4 for music.I return home from vacation, download I tunes and plug in my ipod. Ready to put in some more music that I have on my computer at home. When I receive a messege."Ipod can only be synhed with one instance of Itunes at a time, all data must be deleated in order to put new music on."So in other words, I wasted 16 hours converting and placing files on the IPOD, only to have to deleate them 3 days later.The product itself is good, the service and software is horrible.
I've owned a V1 since 1994 and have loved it since the day I received it. As most of you probably know, Mike Valentine worked for cincinnati microwave (escort) back in the 80s. He apparently took all his secrets with him when he left, because since then the Escort/Passport/Solo detectors have gone downhill.I thought I'd try the new 8500, since I had heard it was a brand new beast. Well I was only able to try it for 3 weeks before it failed to turn on correctly (emitting strange beeps and the LCD going crazy). It did point out some true radar sources many times (like any cheap detector would do), but it also false alarmed most of the time it was on....It's just nothing compared to the Valentine One.If you are willing to sepnd the money on this detector, just drop another $100 or so and get a V1. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
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.
I purchased the SanDisk SDMX4-6144 Sansa e270 6 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot a few weeks ago and I am very disappointed. The features seemed to be a better value that the Apple Ipod Nano but the thumb wheel for selection feels cheap and requires quite a bit of pressure to operate. If you have a lot of songs on the unit, you will wish there was an easire way. Also, after 2 1/2 weeks of use, the unit froze up on me during a synchronization and I have had to return it. I am getting a refund and buying a Nano instead.
I bought the CyberHome CH-DVR-1500 DVD recorder about two months ago. I naively assumed it would operate like any DVD+RW drive for a PC and be able to randomly separate recorded shows into multiple empty areas of a DVD+RW. WRONG! This is a surprisingly stupid device!For example, suppose you have recorded three one hour shows and two 30 min. shows on one DVD+RW in EP (4 hour total) mode. So, a title screen view will show you those three one hour shows on the first title screen (three titles to each screen) and the two 30 min. shows on the second title screen. Now you erase the first one hour title on the first title screen, leaving one hour of free space on the DVD+RW. If you set up the timer to record one 30 minute show, you will find that the recorder recorded nothing, when you come home and check. It only knows how to record in free area AT THE END of the title list (and I suspect at the end or inside track of the DVD+RW itself.Or start with the same full DVD+RW, erase the last 30 minute show and the first one hour show on the title screen (so 1 1/2 hours free space), and set the timer to record for 40 minutes. When you come home you will find that the recorded has recorded for 30 minutes and stopped. It can only begin recording in a free space at the end of the title list (here 30 min.), and it can not string the rest of the recording time to other free space on the DVD+RW, unless that space is continuous. So, erasing the two 30 min. titles at the end of the title list would have worked.There is also no way to combine free spaces that you have created by erasing shows on a DVD+RW to get around this problem. In most cases it is safest to record a TV show or whatever to a totally empty, formatted DVD+RW, or you may be surprised.After several conversations with CyberHome support I finally learned that &quot;that is just how the recorder operates&quot;.So, the recorder is usable and does deal well with playing a wide variety of formats (CD+R, CD-R, MP3's JPEG's, etc), but I would say Buyer Beware!
I bought a brand new HP 2175 all-in-one with two full new cartridges (56 and 57) for my daughter. She used the printer very little. After about a year the printer stopped working, with the message "remove and check cartridges". I tried cleaning the cartridges with alcohol but to no avail. My daughter was at school and didn't need the printer much so she just stopped using it. Now she brought it home and I tried fixing it again, to no avail. I know the cartridges are almost full. So then I started looking online and found a blog where someone said that the cartridges have a date on them, and that the cartridge expires on that date regardless of how much ink it contains. I looked and sure enough they have dates on them. I just called HP and their tech confirmed that this is true (it is to prevent people from refilling them).I have been buying HP printers for a decade, but I think I've just bought my last one. If HP is going to terminate my cartridges even when they are full just because some date has gone by, that's the end of our relationship.Even more amazing is that there is no acknowledgement of this "feature" on sellers' web sites or in stores. Buyer beware. The cartridge you buy may have already expired, or may have only a few days left on it. That'll be $50 right down the drain, fella. Unbelievable.
I ordered two 100 packs of Memorox DVD'S because the price was really good and they offered free shipping. Well I just want to say that over half of these DVD's were damaged. They did not work at all and my DVD player kept giving me a message that they were not blank DVD's. At first I thought it was my DVD player but I tried them in my other 2 DVD players and a DVD player at a friends house and got the same type of message on all of them. Maybe I got bad batch. Save your money.
Don't waste your time on this product. It looks good but it doesn't work. At least not for me on my computer. A Dell Inspiron Duo. I needed a serial connection and thought this would be nice but it just didn't work. No product on the end of the cable was recognized.
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.
Do not buy this or any basic cable from 'designer' labels, it's stupid. Buy an Amazon, Walmart or store brand it works just as good.As a side not: Given the product quality and their actions, looks like the company has more lawyers than engineers; they are trying to bankrupt small businesses that use an English word to name their businesses. From WSJ:"Over the years, it has gone after purveyors of monster-branded auto transmissions, slot machines, glue, carpet-cleaning machines and an energy drink, as well as a woman who sells "Junk Food Monster" kids' T-shirts that promote good eating habits. It sued Monster.com over the job-hunting Web site's name and Walt Disney Co. over products tied to the film "Monsters Inc." It opposed the Boston Red Sox trademark applications for seats and hot dogs named for the Green Monster, the legendary left-field wall in Fenway Park. All in all, Monster Cable says it has fought about 190 monster battles at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and filed around 30 monster lawsuits in federal courts."The price markup might be for their lawyers to sue everyone.
Product wont work if your old computer has Windows XP with Service Pack 1.
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.
good quality , easy to roll around... but no enough room hardly fit my stuff in it . looks big outside but not big inside
I have purchased the Linksys USB2HUB4 a while back, but just discovered that it does not work powered by the host only even for devices requiring &lt;500 ma. It will not work unless the external power source is used. I thought it was faulty and had it exhchanged but, the replacement behaves the same way. I am a bit disappointed.
I like to think of myself as being more tech savvy than the average consumer. That being said I have nothing good to say about this product. It's claim of easy set up is an exaggeration at best. Looking for support on the Buffalo web site is a joke. Whatever law suit they have going on is the number 1 thing they want to warn you about. In my world I don't care who is suing who, I just want support for the product I purchased.I'm also dissatisfied with Amazon for even selling this product with the lack of support from the vendor. A huge disclaimer needs to be added to the product description outlining the issues that Buffalo is having right now.From a technical stand point the unit does work once it is configured. After about 2 hours I was able to successfully configure a Windows XP laptop, a Mac Mini and an iMac using the print server. But, in doing so I lost two way communication with the printer / scanner. This is something I wasn't counting on.One star because it does work, but one star only.
Some of these reviewers are right - this is a good starting poing for Microsoft and Zune. However when you are paying over $200 for a music player plus even more for music downloads, you don't want it just to be a good "start." I want a device that is worth the money you pay for it.Both the software and Zune are awesome - when they work...but that is only about 5% of the time. Like Vista, there are so many bugs and errors going on that you spend more time fixing problems and trying to get a hold of customer service people that you can actually understand than you do actually using the device. I am not exagerating when I tell you it is a weekly process for me just to keep the piece of junk working.Don't think that those with the 2nd generation have it any better - they are dealing with the same issues that I do with the 1st generation. Maybe by the time the 3rd generation rolls around it will be worth the money - not that I would spend any more money on anything Microsoft. My advice - go with the ipod I sure wish I had.
...The modem was DOA. This is...a lack of quality assurance on part of the manufacturer. I purchased a U.S. Robotics and was connected to the internet in 15 minutes.Lesson Learned.
I am a writer and I decided to get a new micro recorder for work. I prefer tapes to digital so I went with the Olympus pearlcorder. I used the product, everything recorded fine and clear. However, my headphones don't fit in the headphone jack! I've tried four sets to include my Ipod headphones and nothing fits! I'm not sure what, if any, size headphones would fit, but I am EXTREMELY disappointed in this product.
Is there some reason we can't buy an iSight anymore?
Did not last long. Handle came off after six months mesh not sturdy. usually Jansport bags last longer than this.
For the second time, I have lost all my data on the 4.0 thumb drive. That is, the Cruzer Micro 4.0 just stopped working. It no longer reads as an added drive -- no error message, no nothing. This happened on a previous SanDisk Micro Cruzer 4.0 -- but I really thought I had just encountered a lemon, since SanDisk seemed like a reputable brand. The previous 4.0 blinked rapidly but would not read. This time there's not even the blinking, no nothing. No, to be more precise, while I wait for it to "register" (a process that typically takes a while, due to the U3 process built in), I notice a very momentary twitch of the cursor, a flicker of an hourglass, as if it's trying and failing to establish contact. Anyway, I won't be making THAT mistake again, but I'm open to suggestions for a better replacement product.
The spindel was broken inside the package. The three discs I have tried all skipped. I don't want to waste any more time trying more of these discs. Too bad I didn't open them right away when they came. I would have returned them immediately for a refund. I'll know better from now on.
It is a poor reflection in Brother to sell a product that will stop working with 20% of the ink in the cartridge. Of course they make there money in ink but this is cheating. There website is give a pathetic explanation as to why they need to do shut down the printer with low ink. Also rather flimsy construction.
This product initially worked well, but after less than three weeks, one of the channels went completely dead, and none of the many things I've tried have brought it back to life. There appear to be some quality control issues at Monster.
The good? Wireless speeds are in excess of the 802.11g spec, so I am getting 100-110Mbps (12.5-13.5 MBps) from the basement to the living room easily. Once the initial horror of setup was over, I've been happily connected ever since. And you can't beat the price: Linksys gear is dropping in price, likely due to a ramp-up of pre-N gear on the horizon. (That's the new 802.11n standard which promises 6x the g-rate, and pre-N Belkin gear is delivering triple the speeds, so 150Mbps, or nearly 19 MBps).The bad? Customer support, or lack thereof. I had a problem with the client not seeing the router. The *real* problem was the firewall on the basement machine. However, mention the words "Workgroup" or "file and printer sharing" to a Live Chat Specialist and watch how fast they come back with "we don't support configuring Windows" and a link to a knowledgebase article that will not give you a step-by-step diagnostic.That's a shame, because a troubleshooting map would come in real handy. I fixed the problem myself -- I usually do with rare exception -- but for the non-IT professional, I fear for you. It's Belkin or Netgear for me next time.The ugly? Router configuration. It has almost all of the tools you'd expect, and some tools you wish it had. A Netgear router will show you current connections from a single link; not so with Linksys. Their configuration pages ask you to drill a few clicks and manage a popup window (don't forget to shutoff your popup blockers!). The help links don't correlate 100% to the actual configuration pages (apparently the help wasn't revised with the product), and you're eventually frustrated enough to pop over to the website for in-depth explanations. The last straw? No direct download of patches to firmware. Linksys makes you visit the webpage, download it locally, then load it locally. Dumb.I have companion reviews for the WMP54GS and WUSB11, also Linksys gear. They won't be very flattering, either, but it's XMas time, and readers should not be giving bad gifts.Fred
This black friday, I get excited to purchase a new camcorder. My gf and I were looking for decent entry level camcorder. With all the new media format available now, we were confused. But, we knew Sony with its name and quality ... we should stick with another Sony. The new camcorder is to replace an aging Hi8 Sony Camcorder..due to its size and weight.Upon brief research and reading reviews such as these, we decided to purchase the Sony DVR-108. Great looking camcorder with DVD capability. I'm pretty savvy with technology, but was hesitant about the storage capability of the mini DVD. As my fear became reality, with limited storage space ( 30min recording time in SP mode), I started to have buyer's remorse. I paid only $300 for the camcorder...so don't get me wrong, it was a great price. But after playing with camcorder...recording indoor and outdoor... the buyer's remorse kicked into high gear. The color is horrible, it does not maintain the hues correctly. With limited color adjustment function, I was stuck with the horrible color rendering. To make the product worse, its non-film format makes the quality of the video horrible ( pixelated). We have HDTV 42" Plasma..and the camcorder playback looks horrible on the screen. I've tried it on standard TUBE tv..it was less pixelated but still worse than our old Hi8 Sony. After much consdieration, I returned the camcorder for a refund.To my understanding now, current Hard Drive, Flash Drive, and DVD recording camcorders are still behind the MiniDV resolution capability. Until technology catches up with old school quality, I will stick with MiniDV.
I owned the original D30 prior to this camera and wanted to upgrade so I could keep my lenses. While the Digital Rebel has much faster auto focus and a better pixel count, it has a significant underexposure problem. I've taken about 1000 shots so far and the majority are underexposed, especially those taken indoors with ambient light and even many taken with flash. On some lenses, such as the 28-135 IS USM lens, it underexposes at maximum zoom while indoors - even with the exposure compensation control at the highest level! Too bad - otherwise a terrific SLR, but I wouldn't use it for any important shots. I expected more from this camera given the experience Canon has with digital SLRs. My small S400 does better! Hopefully Canon fixes this issue, but until then I'm looking elsewhere for a digital SLR.
I love the sound these earbuds produce, but after some use, the interchangeable ear pads start wanting to fall off. The replacement pads that Sony packages with this product are either too big or too little for most people, so the medium ones that come on it are the best size, and yet no extra mediums are included. I'm going to have to order replacements off ebay. I am not impressed with that lack of foresight, since as of right now I have one gigantic and one teeny pad on my pair of Sony earbuds.
Recently I purchased this very bad wireless microsoft keyboard and mouse set (used). I returned the item to the seller because I did not like it. I returned it to the third party seller, because it was clunky, had some wear and tear (the paint job was chipped and worn-out in severel spots), came in oily (believe it or not), and there were a lot of other lighter, more ergonomical wireless keyboard choices on the market that were cheaper and a lot more attractive (with more features and capabilities)! The springs on some of the keyboard buttons did not work (were damaged) or were worn out, aswell. I had to go through my credit card agency just to issue a refund (something I definetly did not want to resort to, and something that will definely cause certain people not to get their monitary funds returned). I'm embarrassed to say I spent 100$ for(by far) the cheapiest one. Not only was the package highly mis-represented, this product, just does not work in so many ways! I would recommend buying this product, used, for as little as 5$, no more...new 10$ max. Even then, you would still be a little upset about it (no joke). You'll be asking yourself, "where did my 5 to 10 dollars go!"? You could easily take a trip over to Best Buy and pick one out for under 50$ for which, you would be easily satisfied of...and not have to spend days waiting for your order to arrive via Amazon.com. Moving on, the keys mounted on the keyboard are awkwardly placed so you have to re-learn how to type just to use them. The word "acuity" and lack thereoff comes to mind when I think of this clunker as I'm scrolling and typing. (As you can see I have nothing good to say about this product) The lights are hard to look at (I would even say that they hurt your eyes when you look at them) and the Start Button is unnecessary and happens to be the center of the keyboard. The package for return included all the items of the orginal order: (1) wireless keyboard, (1) wireless mouse with wireless USB connector, (1) mouse charger, and a plug in cable. Thank you for your time.The aforementioned takes care of the technical side of it(for return), now for the untechnical(after return):Judging from the price tag and the pictures you see of this product you would think it would be made-up of some type of high quality metallic alloy or similar substance.......It's not! It's made of some cheap, heavy, brittle plastic and is definately a quirky "clunker." Usually the heavier a substance is the more durable, this in an exception. Even if this product were free, I still would not want it in my household. My best guess is that all the other reviewers of this product live in the country some place and are very bored in their lives. What is wrong with everyone? The thing with Amazon is, they make all their profits based on the fact that there's a lot of sales and an even longer drawned-out return process that nobody wants to be a part of (-hence all sales are final?). Therefore, for all intensive purposes, Amazon.com is 100% on the seller's side during the return process. They even "fine tune" the negative feedbacks on the customer reviews section of their products in many different ways (something many other large companies with websites and opinions, that we all hear good things from, frequently do and are guilty, but we never hear of). So what is with these "reviewers" and why do I know they'll come crying to me at some point in the future saying how "unfair" it all was.Do not be fooled, many other big media and Newspaper websites monitor and do this too (-Not to put Amazon.com in a seemingly altruistic bubble). The only "guarantee" websites and media makes is who "controls" it. The only "guarantee" Amazon makes is that this product will be a huge waste of your time. They'll even use the fact that there's only positive reviews viewable against you in the claim process...That's assuming that you have all your ducks in a row and are still able to return the product. Now let's go into detail about the return process. They do absolutely nothing in the return process for you. Proof of this after chatting with 8 different associates (they'll send you to India) and sending a plethera of "maniditory" and unmanditory emails that never get returned. If you don't compleately see that they like to "scapegoat" a company that does not technically exist in the first place by sending you to India (something I think should definelty be illegal), YOU ARE A FOOL!!! ............But........were're expected to return all their emails immediately and/or according to their time frame, or the process gets cancelled? -They'll even say corporations are individuals?? Btw, all of those emails and chats were necessary to send or it works against you in the "claim" process. It gets better and better. All this would be avoidable if Amazon took the time to review their products, but then again, corporations are indivduals?? This product should not be the most expensive, in closing.IN THE LONG RUN,...DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH AMAZON.COM (THERE'RE FAKE)!!!
I used this on our recent trip to Tahiti and Hawaii .. Takes a little getting used to but then takes great pictures for the price and the fact you are under water !!!
Purchased one at end of December that does not work. This item keeps the junkman in business.
My son got an ipod for Christmas. Less than two months later, he goes to use it and the screen is messed up on the inside. He didn't drop it. There is no sign of any damage at all on the outside.So, we went in to the apple store and they said we needed an appointment. We made one for an hour later (the first one available), came back, waited & waited while various people went on break, usually only leaving one guy on duty. We finally get up there. The guy said that, if you carry the ipod around (actually expect it to be portable), it's common for the side to get "pinched" which ruins the screen and they consider it your fault. To fix it out of warranty was $149. So we're out $299 but there's no point in throwing good money after bad.I guess I should keep an eye out for a class action suit.
I purchased the F5U514 almost one year ago because I needed additional FireWire ports on my MacBook Pro 15" for external hard drives. The supplied software CD-ROM included drivers only for Windows, so I used it without installing a driver. I encountered weird problems, and had to come up with "workarounds" in order to use the product.I was only able to power bus powered external drives by using a cable connected to the USB port on the other side of the MacBook Pro from the ExpressCard slot. The USB port on the same side as the ExpressCard slot, though it could power a mouse, would not provide enough voltage to power an external hard drive. I felt this was too inconvenient, and my first "workaround" was to use the F5U514 only with external hard drives plugged into an AC outlet.If I let the MacBook Pro go to sleep while using the F5U514, I could not wake it from sleep. I had to hold down the power button to shut off the computer, then press the power button to restart it. My next "workaround" was to never let the MacBook Pro go to sleep while using the F5U514. I'd even start playing a long video file if I needed to leave the computer for a while but didn't want to shut it down.Finally, and worst of all, treating the F5U514 like a hot-pluggable device led to kernel panics and the "curtain" coming down my screen. My final "workaround" was to never treat the F5U514 like a hot-pluggable device. I always inserted the F5U514, and connected and powered up the external hard drives before starting the computer. And I always unmounted the external hard drives and shut down the computer before removing the F5U514.I've been able to use the product for almost a year as long as I stick to my "workarounds".
This technological marvel sounds great! Even with the cheapie earphones it comes with it sounds great; I got some Koss sportapro's, and it sounds even better (but these headphones aren't too conpact).But, the software suc .... oops, is seriously flawed. On initial install from the CD-ROM I could not get the UBS thing to load and had to jump thru all kinds of hoops to get it to work. Sounded good when it was working. About a week later (I've had the product for about 10 days by this time) the thing crashes, and crashes my computer. Well a couple of days and several phone calls to some computer-knowledigble buddies, visits to the Nomadworld.com web site, it is still not working. (Incidentally, the manual and website FAQs are very superficial, i.e., worthless.)On Monday I call the tech help people (open only on weekdays, 9-5 CST, no 800-number). After the usual 20 - 30 minute wait I get some very good assistance from a guy named Josh ... and later a guy named Russell. Both of these guys were polite, interested and knowledigble about their machine and computers in general. But, in the end, I am told that I have a &quot;flawed&quot; product, and that I should talk to my reseller about a replacement.So, in summary, when this thing works, it sounds GREAT !!! But, the software is LOUSEY, and therefore the Nomad doesn't make any sounds, regardless of how many great mp3 files you have ripped or downloaded. If you like being frustrated by software that doesn't work, and bothering friends trying to get it to work, and waiting on the phone for the help desk to answer, and returning faulty products, then get one of these things. If you don't like to do any of those things, wait til the manufacturer figures out how to write software that works.
the ipod is defective, doesn't play songs completely through. i am very unhappy. have spent many hours on the phone with apple to try to fix problem, even sent in the product, however they are unable to repair it. i spent way too much money to have a defective piece of equipment.
After reading the reviews, I chose this Sony remote. It worked with my DVD player in my home office, but not my new Sylvania TV. So I decided to use it in my bedroom because it had older units. Again, it worked with the DVD player, but not my GE television. I tried all the included codes but they did not work. I then tried to scan for the code. It would change the channels and volume, but would not power the unit off. I have configured many remotes successfully, but this one is a loser.
If you're using Napster 2.0 (the legal one) don't bother buying this product. You'd think from the description (supports wma files) that it would be easy to do but they don't support drm wma. DRM is Microsoft's way to control the industry and moving a drm wma file to iRiver entails first burning it to a CD, then copying it over to the iRiver device. What a total pain-in-the-$#%.Good luck figuring out iRiver. You have to download firmware and driver updates with instructions written by somebody with a clear lack of understanding of the english language. I've spent 20 years in the computer industry and am a PC expert - but the iRiver support staff was nasty, implying that it was MY FAULT that their system didn't work! Unbelievable.
I used this product, and, yes, I followed the directions. The first step of sanding down the disc left a thin white residue and a lot of tiny scratches on the disc. The second step has you buffing the tiny scratches out. Most of the scratches seem to disappear when you look at it, but once you put it in your DVD player, the laser won't read it. I tried buffing it VERY smooth, and also cleaning my DVD lens. Still didn't work. I have to send my DVD to skippydisk to repair the damage done by this product.If you look at the reviews, there is about a 50/50 chance that you will get it to work. Is this any kind of indicator as to what kind of company this is? I think so. Too bad I was in the half that couldn't get it to work...
When I first purchased a tablet PC, I sprung for three of these pens plus a couple of the capless ones to spread between my desk, home, various travel bags, and for a carry-around in my pocket.Of the capped ones, the pen I carried in my pocket had a loose clip after perhaps a week, and had broken off after maybe a month.The other pen in my pocket which I carry regularly, a Parker fountain pen purchased in 1977, has never had such a problem. I do not abuse either my pens or my computer gear.For the next year and a half, I carried the pen loose and capless in my jacket pocket without any problems.The second capped pen remained unused for 18 months in an old laptop case which I use as a spare-parts bag.When I retrieved it, the eraser end of the pen fell away spilling the interior electrical parts on the floor.It had never been used, never moved, never touched except to unpack it and place it into the bag.The third capped pen, when I tried to use it would not write. Instead it would draw temporary rectangles onto the screen.I have had no similar problems with the Cross capless pens, nor any other tablet pen.
I bought this item because of the price, and I needed a better mouse.This mouse is sluggish. I tried to tweak the software, but no dice.Maybe there's a time delay between the keyboard and the mouse, but I can't play some of my computer games -- especially Luxor2. The mouse acts like there's velcro on its bottom. It's OK for simple tasks, but terrible for response time.
We purchased the TV-VCR combo and the very first day there was a blank screen with line across the TV. So we exchanged and bought another piece and the new piece had the same problem. We were then told at the shop that the combo has problems and so we will be settling for TV only model. DON'T PURCHASE THIS MODEL TO SAVE MONEY. A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS MAY BE WELL WORTH IT.
Their CD-R counterpart burn lightscribe labels nice and clear, but these DVDs are worthless, only about 1/4 of the disc, max, seems to be surfaced for lightscribe then just fades out. Data burns ok with no coasters so far, but also not a single good cover burned. Will never be buying, and getting burned by, Verbatim again!!
After buying the 128MB Cruzer Mini for use with a new PC that has USB2 ports, I used the Cruzer perhaps 3-4 times for moving files to and from my computer at work. Recently, I plugged it into my new PC and found it was reported as unreadable. Moving to two other Windows XP PCs, the same was true. This was enough to convince me the Cruzer was bad, so I exchanged it for another where I bought it at Best Buy. The new unit immediately was reported as unreadable. Given the good reviews here, I can only believe there must be some peculiar Windows XP problem with this particular USB key, or perhaps a combination of factors...USB 2.0, WinXP with SP1 installed, etc. Efforts to get the Cruzer to work have failed but have identified what seem permanent enumeration entries in the Windows registry. I've removed all USB devices including all host controllers, etc. in Device Manager, rebooted to safe mode, and tried again to delete the Sandisk registry entries with still no success. There are no hidden devices I've overlooked...it just simply appears that use of the Cruzer has created these fixed registry entries; I'm inclined to think they may be the source of the problem, but why does the Cruzer fail on 3 totally unique PCs, albeit all with WinXP/SP1? I've seen similar comments regarding Lexar USB keys; maybe they share a common memory or harware design with the Sandisk? All I can say is stay away from them if you don't want to be left with useless junk after a short time. While I recommend Amazon for their great prices and service, if you should buy the Cruzer Mini, I suggest doing so where you can conveniently and quickly exchange it, should yours also fail.
A couple weeks after I started using this, my ipod would act up while connected to the transmitter. My ipod would play the first few songs of the playlist just fine, but then it would advance to the next song about 10 seconds after the song started. Then it would advance to the next song after another 10 seconds and so on. This only happened when the ipod was connected to the transmitter. The ipod worked normally when I was using it in my docking station or using it portably. This happened on three different occasions. I quit using the transmitter when I noticed my album cover art was erased and my videos would no longer play. I had to restore my ipod settings to get my art back and videos to play again. I no longer use this, which is unfortunate because it actually sounded good in my car with no interference. My ipod has been working just fine since I quit using the transmitter a few months ago.
I only paid $20 so it might be worth that, but the quality is not good. It basically sounds like a radio station that isnt coming in that clear. But other than that it works fine :). I doubt i will use it much.
I owned this cd clock radio for almost 2 years. Yesterday, the cd portion of the radio stopped working. I purchased this radio for the cd player because the previous one I owned died after 11 or 12 years. I'm extremely disappointed with Sony.
For me, the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G Print Server did not work. I suspect that, because it did not receive its Internet address over the wireless network, that the print server could not talk to my Linksys WRT54G router using WPA. The router might have worked on an unsecured wireless LAN or a WEP wireless network. However, I prefer the security of WPA, so I opted to return the unit.I should mention that the unit is difficult to setup. My wife and I are both software developers and it took us 3 hours to conclude the unit was incompatible with our network. Also, the unit's usability is low due to: lack of error notification (e.g. there was no error notification when DHCP could not be negotiated) and no way to reset the unit to factory defaults without connecting to the unit's web server. If you think about it for a moment, the problems this poses are frightening.Adding insult to injury, this is the most expensive print server you can find. It has the many features, but suffers from poor usability. Your luck may be better than mine, however.
This cable worked wonderfully for two weeks, then it stopped working. I thought it was the cable box from my cable company. Replaced the box, same problem.
As with almost any hub this equipment was easily installed and used until about 15 days into use when it just quit...I don't expect simple hubs to just quit, so I had thrown the receipt and packing materials out. I have since purchased a 4 port belkin and a 4 port CyberPower hub and they are both working flawlessly. I opted for the two hubs because I wanted the reliability of the Belkin after the experience with the I/O gear garbage, but knew I needed something other than the Belkin to charge my iphone from the hub.
This is a frustrating product I recieved one and the lights stopped working the same day. So I ended up getting another one and it arrived not working. The case is hard and sturdy, don't plan on getting your iPod out unless you have long nails or a screwdriver. I think the company is messing with us.
This is the second of the same unit that I have purchased and I'm batting 50%. The first unit was great, the second, not so great. The new unit will not accept a CD into the slot and if you push it in (vs. the automatic feed) it still will not play the CD. Radio works fine. I have been trying to contact Pyle but it's a maze of recordings, punch this number, then punch this number, and eventually you are left with a voice recording saying leave a message, which I have done. Nobody calls back. I've sent emails as well, no response. I am now weaned off of Pyle but I will amend this review if by some stroke of luck somebody from pyle calls me back with a RA number and they send a new unit that works. Stay tuned.
The worst piece of electronics ever made, trust me, don't buy it.
I purchased one of these units at Walmart. Neither my eMachine nor my HP Pavillion will recognize it.
Do not buy this modem. Constantly drops the wireless connection. Read the other reviews about the connectivity problems.
Purchased a MDV530VR for Christmas, the dvd stopped loading discs on 1/10/2004. Returned it on 1/11/2004 for a new one. The second unit stopped working on 1/29/2004. This time I'm exchanging it for another brand of dvd/vcr player.
This mini tripod is not capable of supporting a DSLR camera - I have a Canon Rebel T1i and it toppled right over.
I liked the laptop sleeve until the metal body glove logo label on the front chipped the top of my laptop. The label is a metal logo that has 2 prongs that fit through a back piece and then fold over. Well, the prongs were not folded flat and one of them took a huge chip out of the cover of my laptop. I'm lucky I didn't have a tablet or it would have ruined the screen. And Fellowes has an extremely frustrating and complicated claims process. I do not recommend this product. I gave it 1 star because they wouldn't let me give it 0. A protective case that inflicts damage is useless.
garbage!! these things stink.i read the reviews and checked prices.I thought I would replace my old yamaha's.what a mistake I made.If I could I would return these in a blink!please don't believe any good reviews about this product.AVOID,AVOID!!not good. that's what these are.the highs were terrible the sound can not compare with my twenty-five year old phones.the bottom was ok not good.the over-all sound was thin.
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.
It works, but is totally useless when flipping through albums, it only flips through playlists and is really glitchy. I can't see what song I am selecting and it does not show it on my mark Levingston screen. I had to use it on hands on mode to scroll through and can only flip through it when at a stop light. Its a super weak product, I mean with all the touch screen moving technology out there. I feel like its a Radioshack product. Someone really needs to step up and make a nice moving screen IPOD MP3 player attachment. It glitches sometimes between songs, and most times when the car starts up it goes directly to the first song on your IPOD in alphabetic order. BOo
I bought 2 of these keyboards. They have a very cheap look and feel. As well, the Esc on both keyboards was stuck pressed down when they arrived. I managed to get one key to be unstuck (for now) but the other is wasted. The keyboards had random blotches of oil on them. I recommend you buy a better keyboard likeLogitech USB Keyboard. I expect better.
This bag is very portable, but doesn't fit my Panasonic GF1 with pancake lens. I don't think it will fit a G11 either. It's simply for someone with a point and shoot that could probably fit in a pocket or purse anyway rendering the bag useless. It's a truly bad design. For only $12 though, I really don't regret the purchase. I'll give it away to a friend.
I purchased this machine on December 24, 2002 as a Christmas gift from my wife. I found it relatively easy to hook up and begin using. I have a pretty big library of boxing videotapes that I wanted to convert to dvd and I did.Well everything was great until June 12, 2003. I started getting the dreaded disc error message anytime I tried to record to dvd. Tried 3 different brands of dvd+rs with the same results, disc error, disc error, disc error.I broke out the owners manuals and followed its troubleshooting suggestions. I even read how to reset the machine which I did twice. No dice, disc error.Fortunately the unit is still under warranty so I took it to Circuit City and they sent it off for repair.They let me take their floor model home, looked a little beat up but it was great that they were going to let me use it until I got the other one back.Well tried to burn a dvd and the good news was that I didn't get a disc error.The bad news is that after 15 seconds of recording (renders a brand new disc a coaster), it decides it wants to have some kind of spastic dump and shuts down with a message of unidentifiable letters on its front panel.Immediately took it back and they didn't have any others they could loan me until mine comes back.I am really afraid to get it back. I hope they really repair it. So again, it was short term satisfaction but long term grief.I am going to record 1 disc on it when I get it back and if it records successfully, it is going on ebay. I will put its history in the auction description so I don't feel guilty about selling it to someone else. The other reviews convinced me that is the way to go!
I can't even get the software to install correctly, let alone the drive! It has locked my computer up at least 15 times so far, and I'm about to go back to a known config and send the drive and SW back. Do Not Buy This!!!!!
The pictures are grainy, not as good quality as my old 4 MP EasyShare. I was disappointed, but wanted to make sure, so I compared the photo quality side by side onscreen of the new 5 MP C530 with my old 4MP EasyShare (using the same subject). The 4 MP has better resolution than the new 5MP C530, which is not what you'd expect. Kodak unfortunately seems to have taken a step backwards with this camera, and is advertising this as a higher quality camera than the old 4 MP EasyShare. Too bad, as I've used Kodak for years, but will look elsewhere now. I returned the C530 to Amazon the same day I bought it.
I double checked if it is exactly same as the original battery that came with my camera before purchasing. It is exactly the same so i bought it, for the price was less than half as listed on Canon website. This should have been my clue, for the battery does not work the same. It takes a long time between shots which I don't experience with the original battery. WATCH OUT, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! This must not be made by Canon.
I recently purchased this TV stand for my 27&quot; flatscreen Panasonic TV, and I am not impressed.The assembly was fairly easy.Now, for my complaints:The wood is cheap, weak particle board.The clips that hold the glass doors to the magnets are way too big. They slide around and fall off easily. Customer service told me to tighten them by pinching them in my fingers. That only closes the bottoms of them. The tops are still very loose and move around a lot.Worst of all, when I set my 95 pound TV on top, the top sags a few eighths of an inch so the doors won't close without scraping the top. I had to adjust the hinges to get the doors to close, but now the tops of the doors are almost touching each other while the bottoms are 3/8&quot; apart. Customer service didn't know what to say about this. (The stand is rated for 135 pounds.)
I bought this device and brought it home with great expectations. I was disappointed. First off, the company does not make XP drivers, and the only drivers you can get for it work with Music Match Jukebox. That's OK, if, like me, you use Music Match. However, the drivers are Beta versions, and they are not approved for use with XP. Not only that, whenever I turned off my computer and plugged the device back in to reload MP3s, the computer forced me to reinstall the drivers. I was willing to live with that, but I was not willing to live with the problems that I had once the files were downloaded. Everything seemed flawless, until I started playing my music back. It seems as though parts of the song don't make the trip and the music seems to skip. Very annoying and frustrating. This problem happened on both of my computers at home which use XP Pro. However, when I used it with my computer at work, running Win 2K, everything worked great. SO the bottom line is, if you don't use XP and you never will, this is a great purchase. If you do use XP, this little thing with give you big trouble.
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...
This is my 3rd iPod and I gotta say I am sorely disappointed. Sure, the screen is gorgeous and the slim form factor is great, especially given its 80GB capacity. But this thing feels very stripped down.The click-wheel is unresponsive, need to buy a proprietary $50 cable for A/V out (unlike 5Gen iPod videos), can't play 5Gen games on it from iTunes (How can that be given its BRAND NEW), and you get ZERO accessories (no wall charger, no dock, nada). The menus are getting cluttered it seems in this later version too. My new "classic" is going back to the store, and I'll replacing the drive in my older iPod. This is a case where "newer" is truly not better.
This multifunction devise can print, scan, copy and receive faxes. I can't comment on fax functionality because I did have a chance to use it. However both printer and scanner are amazing. Quality of the scanner is better than for most dedicated scanners. I especially liked the batch scan feature. This printer can print and scan both sides. So you don't have to manually rotate the pages. For its functionality, features and ease of use, this printer deserves solid five stars.The problem with this printer is that it uses color ink to print in black and white. Moreover it refuses to print back and white documents without color ink cartridges! Also it uses I lot of ink, far more than some other models. I was shocked to learn that this printer refuses to scan when one of the ink cartridges is empty. Why this printer needs ink to scan? I was hoping that CANON would fix this annoying bug, but it turned out to be a design "feature" and not a problem. Needless to say that ink is expensive and it is cheaper to buy prints online than use this printer.I felt like I was scammed by CANON. Never again I would buy I CANON multifunction (censored) that needs and uses color ink for b/w and refuses to scan without ink.
I bought this player and was fairly happy with it. It is very small and sounds fine. Unfortuneately, I lost the cd containing the drivers for it. I called customer service to get a replacement cd. My first call to RCA/Thompson technical support directed me to a page where I could download software for the RCA Lyra. After telling the representative that I had the K@zoo, and not the Lyra, he said &quot;sorry, that's all the information I have.&quot;Today, I figured I'd try again - maybe there'd be more information. This time I was told, in fact, that the software is not available online, but that the cd could be shipped to me. However, it would cost $12.95 for a cd containing one driver, and 2 free to download software programs. I was about to order, when I was then informed of the $9.95 SHIPPING FEE. TO MAIL ME ONE COMPACT DISK.Needless to say, I am far from pleased, and I urge anyone considering buying an RCA product to stay far, far away. If you ever need customer service (and judging by the reviews of many mp3 players, you will), you will greatly regret the purchase.
Though the item number and photo matched the battery which came with my GE 5.8GHz cordless phone (and I verified against the GE website also) but when it arrived, the connection which fits into the phone, (which looks the same in the photo as my old battery,) was actually larger and did not fit. I was afraid to push it thinking it would break the phone and then I'm out a phone. Also I hate to pay $5 for shipping for such an inexpenve item from a local site. So now I'm out that money also. I think this vendor should make this right for the customer.
We have a Phillips Ambilight 47" LCD Flat Panel TV and even with the 2nd face plate it did not fit. There is no way this wall mount would hold a 47" or bigger. It's too small but I did find the perfect wall mount I needed at Sam's Club for $170.00. Much cheaper and will hold my 47" with no problem, and no 2nd face plate needed.
Same as other reviewers - not a bargain, as the ink cartridges are not full. Shame on HP.
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.
Simply put, the Linksys group hasn't really updated their Windows XP drivers as far as I can tell--I've tried to install the driver every which way, have the wireless router/access point up and running but have to use good old cables to connect. Unless I &quot;nag&quot; the one person who's sent me email from tech support, nothing happens (and even after I get a response, it has referenced for the past 2 weeks a mythical level 2 support group, whose contact I'm still waiting for). I have 2 separate, uniquely configured XP machines that both have a useless piece of technology connected to them (the Linksys adapter), so I don't suspect this is an isolated incident.Unfortunately, there is no &quot;zero&quot; rating--which is what I would suspect anyone who purchases a theoretically XP-compatible, allegedly plug-n-play device would rank it if it couldn't be made to work. In fairness, if the thing worked at all, it would get at least 3 from me; the ridiculous wait times on tech support, and one particular techie's bad attitude and misinformation have made it a stupefyingly bad experience to own this product.I will never knowingly buy a Linksys product again, and if the level 2 guys can't fix my problem, I will call every single executive in the company until I am issued a refund.
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.
I am sending back - unopened - this unit because :1) if you would like to run 2 laptops wi-fi + internet blu-ray player and a wirless printer buy at least the E 2500 or better. This unit is 2.4 and 5.0 GHz, better firewall, speeds, guest codes, and more, for $30 more delivered.2) all the hype i read did not cover my problems of constantly having to unplug power several times per hour sometimes, on a identical -other than a few new whistles and bells- of the wrt54gl.3) this is my first return, I received the correct information from Cisco, and, i ordered it today - same price, delivered. Do not open the plastic if you do the same thing i did. I thought i would call Cisco without opening it. So, by the time i ship it back and get a credit or whatever, i'll have what i need up and running.4) shop smarter and don't be in a hurry. sure would love to talk with some informed people at Amazon - not holding my breath.
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.
I just got off the phone with tech support. The person told me that this could not be used as a wireless print server?! I was trying to connect this to the Wireless Access Point (BEFW11S4) as shown in the documentation that comes with the product. Don't buy this for the technical support.
I bought this tripod to mount 25x100mm astronomical binoculars. The binoculars weigh 10.3 lbs. I bought this tripod because the vendor recommended this when I purchased the binoculars. Being an experienced observer, I should have researched the tripod instead of blindly buying it due to the vendor's recommendation & the Celestron name.Positives: Minus the very cheesy, lightweight aluminum eyepiece tray that bends & dents by just looking at it (which I do not need since I use this for astronomical binoculars), this tripod is well-built and rock solid. Unlike some reviewers, I did not have any issues with "play" as the mounted binoculars are very secure & steady.Negatives: The tripod, for astronomical purposes, is extremely limited in its usefulness. I would argue the name of the tripod - "Altazimuth Tripod" - to be misleading The tripod is really an azimuth tripod. Azimuth is equivalent to panning a mounted camera and refers to movement left and right - as in 360-degree rotation per compass bearings. What I didn't initially realize is that it is not made for altitude movement in that (1) You cannot observe anything high in the sky; and (2) the limited [altitude] movement it does have requires a wrench to change the altitude screw. To be perfectly clear, it is impossible to view anything overhead - and in fact anything higher than 25-30-degrees is quite uncomfortable if not impossible.If one lives on a shoreline - and wishes to use this tripod for terrestrial viewing to observe ships offshore along the horizon - this is a very stable tripod. But for use with astronomical binoculars for celestial observation, the extremely limited altitude movement makes this tripod impractical.NOTE: For astronomical binocular observation, look for a true ALT-AZ tripod that has a load rating at least twice the weight of your binoculars. 70-80mm binoculars typically require a minimum load rating of 16 lbs & 100mm binoculars require a minimum load rating of 20 lbs.
The battery must be removed in order to power the camera from a wall outlet through the charger, and the charger won't charge a battery while it is powering the camera.Will automatically turn off in camera mode while not recording but still being used to go through menus.Will NOT automatically turn off in playback mode while doing NOTHING.High res photos are so grainy it's only worth shooting in low res (I'm almost certain they're software upscaled).Interface is crap.Focus ring is only on the more expensive model, while instructions for both are in the same manual. (a slap in the face)More that I don't remember.
This case looks great and I love the clear plastic viewer and the "kickstand." However, the two flaws stated by other reviewers have also been a problem for me. I cannot yet use the Zen while it's in the case, and the adapter plug will not plug into the Zen while it is in the case. Why would I want a case that I have to remove every time I use the player? I have a silicone cover for my Zen V, which I like, but I bought the Forza case for my Vision because I wanted a more protective case. I will probably go back and buy a silicone cover.
this transmitter did a poor job of transmitting a clear signal to the car, i would still have bad static on a perfect station.
HP Photosmart C4180 All in One Printer, Scanner, and CopierI bought the HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-One not too long ago. I went with the HP brand because I have always heard good things about their printers. Although this printer I would not go with. I am a college student who prints a great deal of paper and I also wanted the option to print photos on my computer. For the money, I would have to say it does not work well enough for the price. For just regular printing, the sides of my pages are always bent once they are done printing. Being in college, this is not acceptable. It is very annoying when you have to reprint something because your pages are being bent. When printing pictures I find that it takes a great deal of ink to print one small picture I find myself buying too many cartridges just to keep up with my printing. In all, it sort of gets the job done, although I am not overly happy with it. I am not sure that I would recommend this printer to anyone just because it is not perfect for either photo printing or regular printing. The cartridges alone cost well over 50 dollars for colored and black and spending that once a month to print ends up hurting my pocket book.
This item stoped working after 7 days of light use.This item was treated well and with care.What a waste of money.
This product worked fabulous...for the first two weeks!! Then it said that I had to much memory on it but I only had 72 songs when it holds up to 240! When I would turn it on this message would pop up~~Not enough memory, Connect to PC and delete 4M of songs for Sansa system file. It then would shut itself down. I plugged it in to the computer w/ the USB cable and it started saying that the cable wasn't working but on the player it said that the USB was connected?! Called technical support and they had no clue and said send it back!! They said they too were having technical difficulties w/ their own equipment. WILL NEVER RECCOMEND PRODUCT-EVER!
I have to agree with the number of reviews against this mouse. It has been nothing but problematic since I purchased it 5 months ago. I have had to reset it multiple times and thinking changing out the batteries would work has cost me multiple sets of batteries. I have only used it on a mouse pad, I have been delicate, I haven't abused it, but tomorrow, I am buying a new mouse.
Very easy to set up, but no matter what I did, I got several horizontal interference bars. One very nice feature is a built in video modulator that allows you to connect to older TVs using a coax cable instead of RCA. I am returning this product.
This product is simply not ready for prime time. It's an expensive piece hardware that delivers little for the money other than sheer frustration! The reasons are as follows:- In order to transfer music to it you have to sign up with Napster. What a complete MESS! Samsung has every right to use proprietary software, but they have a duty to make it workable without requiring a sign up over the Internet with a propritary seller of songs. I would NEVER have bought this had I known the extent of the interconnection required to operate basic player features.- There are far better players, at far less cost, that simply let you drag and drop your music from the hard drive of your computer to the player without all the excessive work of this Samsung model. Napster software constantly reported that it needed to stop Windows Media Player when WMP was not running! I even downloaded the latest version of Napster software - that only made it worse! When I finally gave up, I did a registry clean-up and there where over 100 corrupt registry entries from Napster and Samsung software.- The mass storage device software is very poor. I have other removeable mass storage devices, from various makers, and they work just fine right out of the box! This one is more than useless. It's also slow, slow, slow, slow. It often takes up to a minute for the system to recognize it, if at all (that happened several times); a system with plenty of memory to spare (over 512 meg of memory), and in excess of 2g speed.- The device is so "touchy" that it lost it's file system at least four times and I had to use the provided repair utility to get it to work again. It took me several times to get the repair utility to work.- I have over 2 decades experience with computer hardware and software. I spent well over 15 hours trying to get this to work properly. It is not plug-and-play by ANY means.This device suffers badly from very poor proprietary software that simply fights with the Windows operating system at every step. Samsung puts out some good products, but this one goes to the very bottom of the pile.
If you follow the prompts in the setup and update the software it will no longer function.Their technical support is totally incompetent and their "2nd level" of technical support is almost impossible to reach.Another total waste of time and money!After this bad experience (my second) with Netgear I will NEVER ever purchase a Netgear product again!
I have a Linksys wireless network with 3 computers and a cable modem/router. The WAP's were easy to set-up and work very good. HOWEVER, this WSP11 is BAD NEWS. After reseting the unit 3 times I was finally able see in on the network in the admin tool, however after that one time, it was gone for good. The instructions are confusing and complicated. I can run a cable faster than the set-up time required for this device. I do not recommend.
I've used the MacAlly 100F since 2005 -- the firewire only version of this product. I've had great experiences with it and enjoy the performance. No noisy fans, a solid aluminum enclosure to conduct heat away, and the drives power down when not in use. I can leave the device on 24/7 and never worry about it. When the OS needs something, the drives spin up and deliver and spin down later.This 100A USB only product will not spin down the drive. This puts the hard disc confined in a small place to bake itself meaning the user now needs to worry about either reduced lifetime or manually unmounting and powering down the device when not in use and again powering it up before using it. I had hoped to have all the advantages of the 100F except on my NAS (Time Capsule, which only has USB). Alas, this is not the device I hoped for.
This camcoder is crappy. The "lens cap" error showed up.I am not able to record and video and also the audio that I was able to record had lot of noise.
Absolutely the worst VPN support setup I've ever seen. Wired or Wireless - you'll have a degree in router config geek-speak by the time you're up and running - - - not to mention the work-around is nearly a DMZ setup - uber der stupid! I work in IT supporting distributed applications for a large enterprise where I frequently assist our users with their remote access configurations - we use Nortel VPN (contivity) client software. Until now, never had a problem with routers for the most part - and I've seen them all. We've blacklisted these devices (N class) - stay away from this and save yourself some hair. *Range for wireless NOT impressive - experience with same physical space using a WRT54Gs was actually better - even with QOS. Not a fan of any brand, but must say - no longer a DLink fan after dealing with their support staff in Bangalore or wherever they have these script-reading robots plugged in. For a minute I thought I'd accidentally called Dell!**Menu systems are kind of pretty and some cool features, but a little cluttered as seems they've made a real effort to be "different" and as "non-Linksys" looking as possible (which they all looked alike a few iterations back), so the verbiage kind of screws with intuitive sort of standard 'most' consumer-line routers tend to have. Somebody got an "A" in Art, but needs a lesson in Logos 101. Good gift for the AOL subscriber in your life; they deserve one another.
Users beware of this product. It is a waste of your time, data, and money. It has been to the Sony Repair Center twice and they are still unable to solve the disc error access problems when I use generic dvd discs. Their only answer is that I must use Genuine Sony Brand and the camcorder would not recognise other generic discs. They said this inspite of the fact that I already have recorded and finalized several dozen generic dvd's, that will work fine on my television dvd player, but will not play again on my Sony dvd201. The Repair Center also said that my dozens of other non-finalized discs, that are no longer recognized by my camera, will no longer work because they are not Sony Brand. I suspect that there is probably a Sony Trojan on the headers of their Sony Brand DVD's so that you have to purchase Sony Brand to make your camcorder function. I have spent hours of my time in frustration trying to make these discs work again. There are also numerson other functional problems with this Sony dvd201 camcorder. Disc ejection is very difficut if you put a non-recognized disc in the camera. When the camera gets hot, with normal use, then disc ejection is very difficutlt.
I love Apple products for the most part, and I love my Powerbook G4, but this product is ridiculous. My wire began to fray after about a year and a half of use (most of the time I just leave it plugged in, I don't even take it to class). That's fine, I thought to myself, I'll just get a replacement for cheap. Turns out it costs 80 bucks. Alright, I say to myself, I have Applecare, so it'll be covered under warranty.Guess what? Even though my extended warranty is still in effect, and even though the adapter would normally be covered under warranty, the people at the Apple store refused to replace it because they claimed it showed signs of "misuse". Even after carefully explaining to them that I did not misuse my power cable, and telling them that a simple Google search revealed that thousands of other customers have the same problem with the cord, they still did not live up to their end of the warranty.I plan to go to two more Apple stores and see if they will be a little more understanding. If they give me another cord or not, I still plan to write Apple a letter regarding the shoddiness (and dangerousness, the frayed wires could easily spark) of their overpriced product, the uselessness of their warranty, and the poor attitude of their employees, and I encourage all of you other dissatisfied customers to do the same.
This product does not work. It is not the fault of the product, but rather the fault of some regulation that limits the radiofrequency power output of the device. It may work better in cars that have a very good radio receiver, but for me in my Toyota, it is all static and noise. I would not buy this or any related product again - go with a wired hookup for your iPod (i.e. cassette or auxiliary input)
WOW! This thing really keeps my laptop cool...can't wait to see what it does when I get it hooked up with a USB cable, which, BTW, does not come with this rather expensive item.I have a 620 Latitude with T2600 @2.16GHz and 4 gigs ram; it's always run hot...clearly all I needed was air space under my computer.Don't waste your bucks.
These headphones are great and it's a &quot;anybody's choice&quot;. It's firm and light. Solid headbands(metal).Pros :-Cool-Firmness is great! Firm, mild, and &quot;did you see my headphones?&quot;-Portable-Light designCons :-Cheap cord(ask me for a pic)-The plastic on it may seem solid, but drop it once and it breaks! (ask me 4 pic)-Plug in form of &quot;v&quot;. This makes it easy to tear off. (ask pic 2 see difference)-Sound slightly above average, but no competition against PanasonicI really hesitated when I saw it, I knew that it would break. And I was right, a fall of a meter and there's my money flying by. I highly recommend to people who are careful and one last tip, fold the headphones so that it doesn't break! Don't fear breaking it by folding the phones close to the metal bands and bending the thing like a metal bar. I like the design, but I wished that the body was metal only, not plastic!The three stars missing are for the bad cord. It's cheap. You're supposed to be careful and not dropping it once and it's over... otherwise it's a must buy!
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.
I bought this portable cd player based on the reviews and the affordable price. First, it's super sensitive, just pressing the buttons causing the cd to skip. The digital display is so faint I can barely see anything and I'm still trying to figure out where the AM/FM radio is located on this thing. **I beg you, please do not waste your money on this cd player**
As a software engineer with a background in network administration, I must recommend against buying this product in its current incarnation (rev2). I attempted to set up my home network using this device twice (after an exchange). But this device not only under-performs, it is a menace. The following statements apply to both routers I used:1) Sub-standard network reach: The WCG200 was unable to cover my small apartment with a usable signal. Other 802.11 products have no problem.2) Interference: With wireless enabled, all my neighbors with wireless networks (on other channels) became unable to connect. This device seems to interfere with the entire 2.4Ghz spectrum. Other routers I have tried since then do not cause any problems for others.3) Non-upgradeable: Unlike all other Linksys products I have owned, this device has no user interface section for uploading new firmware. Any bugs or defects you find may be permanent.4) Easily crashed: Using TivoToGo and attempting to transfer a TV show from my TivoHD (wired) to my laptop (wireless) crashes/reboots the router within a few minutes. This is normal TCP/IP traffic and shouldn't happen.5) Feature weak: The most trivial feature, MAC spoofing, available on most routers is not available here. This means a call to your cable provider to update their information. While not a deal-breaker, it is unusual to see this left out.All in all, this is a product I cannot recommend that anyone buy. While some people have positive experiences, I had negative results from the two routers I attempted to use during Feb 2008.Full disclosure: I work for a division of Linksys's parent company, Cisco.
The connector covering came off on the first day of use and I could never use it. I will hesitate to buy stuff like this online as it is not worth going through the hassle of returning it for the price.
I paid 357 ($800) for my new Philips DVD Recorder on November 2004.The following problems began 14 months after purchaser:My machine had a loud humming after playing for over half an hour.It started jumping halfway through playing new commercial DVDsThe picture started throwing up block pixels.On some DVDs it refused to play saying disc error or just shutting the system down.I see from various discussion forums that this is a well known problem with these machines, they just stop working.I rang Philips customer services and was on the phone over 20 minutes (8 minutes of that on hold). They refused to give me a direct line to further the matter, saying I had to write rather than ring in. When I told them I had a disability and could not, I was told to stop being difficult!So, not only did I pay for the call (yes they charge you to complain) but I still have a faulty and very expensive dvd player.This whole experience has me reflecting how poor Phillips products and service levels really are. Even my three month old Phillips Freeview box has started playing up.I remember months ago looking for online reviews on Philips recorders, I ignored one or two saying don't buy. All I can say is my Sony stuff has worked for years with no problems.I have asked Philips to clarify what people do with their faulty Philips products, does Philips have a recycling scheme, or do their customers tend to landfill them via the local council?Only buy a Philips if you can afford to purchase a new product fourteen months later.
Not a heavy duty outlet strip. If it did not cost so much I would have returned. Found a heavy duty outlet strip at Walmart for less money. Do not waste your money on this item.
Sony's latest portable CD/AM/FM/TV/WB walkman is a nice player. The sound on the unit is very good, tough not quite as good as Panasonic's. It has 2 equalizers, while may CD players out today have 3.The design is below average. The buttons are poorly placed, and button are hard to find and memorize. The CD player is very slim, which is a plus. Also, the CD player is sturdy and has good construction, as most Sony products.There are many features, such as AM radio, FM radio, TV, and Weatherband, but there is no MP3 feature, which is a big minus. The player does come with a remote, but only very basic features are on it, like play, stop, pause, back, and next. There is a hold button on the CD player and remote.The cost is way overpriced. Most players at this price range have MP3, and have better sound.Overall, the DFJ200 is a flawed and overpriced CD player. Not recommended.
Bought this adapter some time ago -could be 2 years by now. It was junk.
This would be an outstanding printer if it weren't for the fact that it uses the HP21 and HP22 cartridges. These cartridges only hold 5 mL of ink. So it will appear to be an ink hog, but the real problem is that the ink capacity of these cartridges is way too small. In contrast, the HP14 cartridge holds 26 mL of black ink. You would have to replace your HP21 cartridge 5 times to get the same amount of prints as someone who used an HP inkjet printer that uses the HP14 cartridge.Bottom line, this is a very good printer that you will end up buying a lot of replacement cartridges for. I can't recommend it for that reason alone.
Won't work. Maybe it's Vista, maybe not. I have a brand new machine with killer specs, so it's not a tech problem, other than Vista. Weird error messages don't make sense. Says the driver is out of date which is weird since I JUST BOUGHT IT. Don't buy it.
It's true you can use this to plug in your iPod to your Toyota, but it's not as easy as "plug it in and have it work".The process is more like this:1) Plug in your iPHoneNOTE: it will start playing the first song alphabetically in your first playlist alphabetically2) click "OK" to the "this device not made to work with this version of the iPhone" message on your iPhone.3) change your car stereo to CD 84) Select your song/playlist on your iPhoneYAY it finally works.You *do* gain the ability to skip tracks with your steering wheel and you only have one jack to plug your phone in for charging, which is also audio out, but for shorter trips because of all the steps I find it easier to just use the AUX jack and a car charger.ALSO if you have an iPhone 4 you MUST Dremil/file down your bumper otherwise the really fat jack won't plug into your iPhone.
My husband bought this digital photo frame for me in March 2007 and it was great. The image quality was good, it was simple to use, and I received nice comments on it in my office. Fast forward to June 2008 and the screen started to flicker every so slightly. Fast forward again to August 2008 and the screen started to pixelate and now it is dead. The frame won't even turn on. If you're buying this beware of the short life.
Disappointing..cute at first,sounds too mechanical,kids werent very interested after the first hour of play,returned it to the store and kids never missed it.
This product was listed as new, and i bought it for my daughter for christmas. when she opened it up, it worked but was straight dingy! it had a yellow color to the plastic like it came from a smokers home, and did not come with any kind of paper instructions or anything. I am very disappointed and would never buy from this seller again
i bought 2 pairs of this radios and 1 of the pairs have a damage radio, the microphone dosen't work and i cant fix it!! :(im sand about it!!!!
I have no doubt in my mind this product would have worked fine BUT the first time I adjusted the gain on the converter, the small dial broke off! The gain dial wasn't under any kind of "extreme pressure." It just broke off way too easily which showed me just how pathetic the construction is on these things.I ended up going back to my original choice for LOC's>>[...]This other LOC doesn't look as pretty but is much more durable and trustworthy in terms of construction. Save yourself the frustration I went thru and just buy this other LOC instead.Cheers
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.
My Pansonic Plasma unit arrived the first of April 2007. On the second day after it was turned on, horizontal lines started appearing across the screen. I contacted Panasonic. An authorizied service agent called and I repeated the problem. A week later they show up with two boards to replace. That did not solve the problem so they took the tv in for repairs. It is now the 7th of May 2007 and I still do not have my tv. They are now saying maybe sometime this week. The shop now has the part but cannot say when it will be ready and they can deliver the unit. They are replacing the complete panel. So, when I get it back, so much for a new tv. This will have taken a month to get resolved.
I was clearly told by both the local sales company and HQ for Brother that this would work with our Macintosh office. We even bought an interface card. We are Apple Developers so we know what we are doing. This unit does NOT work well with Macintosh computers. Furthermore the programming of memory, answerback, etc. is clumsy and bulky. But worst of all was the treatment we got from HQ. After several letters I finally spoke with a live person who told me that they really couldn't (and WOULDN'T) do anything. And even though, at that time, the unit was less than 30 days old would not even take it back! Save your time, use Panasonic or Sharp.
This keyboard is the absolute worst. I received this keyboard with low expectations, but when i oped the box it became a lot worse...When i first opened the box i was excited (because now i can sit on the couch and surf my computer!) but was quickly reminded that quality comes with a price. When i first hooked it up the trackball was a little skippy (aka. not registering movement) and was very hard to click on anything due to not being smooth. The trackball doesn't come out of the board, so i couldn't try to clean the (if it has?) rollers, god forbid they still use those, / or clean the optical so it would actually see when i was moving the trackball.This wasn't the end of it, i tried typing something in and only half of the keys actually worked. This made typing ANYTHING a problem due to having to go back and fix all of the mistakes left behind by the keyboard not registering what i was hitting.After using this keyboard for about 3 hours i sent it back. Do yourself a favor and skip this. Nobody needs this crappy of a keyboard or the hassle this has caused.
THESE HEADPHONES SUCK! THE BASS (OR LACK OF) IS NOT THAT GREAT AT ALL. THEY SLIP OUT OF YOU EARS ALL THE TIME. ALSO YOU GOT TO HAVE THEM PLUGGED IN JUST THE RIGHT WAY FOR THEM TO WORK. I'M TALKING ABOUT THE HALF WAY MARK WHERE IT PLUGS INTO AN EXTENSION CORD. THERE NOT WORTH THE MONEY. THEY LOOK COOL I'LL GIVE THEM THAT. BUT SPEND MONEY ON SOME BETTER HEADPHONES. BETTER HEADPHONES THAT HAVE BASS!
First, this is not a lens. It is an adapter that mounts in front of your lens, using a standard filter mount. It says that in the description, but the item title can be misleading. The list of camera makers and lens mounts is irrelevant: the fisheye adapter will work with any lens that has a filter thread size matching one of the four included adapters.Second, this is not a professional product. It is a toy. The image quality is ok in the middle of the frame, but suffers from significant blur and a lot of color aberration around the edges. The edges are significantly darker than the middle of the image. The distorted images are fun, but that's about it. Don't expect to be able to use this lens for something serious. It's not nearly good enough for Quicktime VR panoramas.You need a 30mm lens to get the full image circle (equivalent to a real 8mm fisheye); on a "crop-frame" D-SLR camera with an 1.6x conversion factor, that would be 18mm -- so the basic 18-55mm lens that comes with the Canon Digital Rebel series (aka Canon D300/350/400 in Europe) will work fine: it will give you the full 180 degree field of view at the wide end, and almost no vignetting at the 55mm end.
These are disappointing. They do block a *little* bit of noise, and they are *adequate* earphones, but the original iPod earphones sound better - they have deeper, more well-defined bass.If you have an iPod, and you want noise-canceling earplug-type earphones, these might be sorta okay, maybe...but I have no idea why everyone's raving about them in the other reviews.
I bought this for use on one Laptop running Vista, to transfer the data to a desktop at high speed.It did not work with this laptop, I called Belkin Technical support the agent wanted to get rid of me once I got it working first time with another laptop that I did not want to use it with.I asked to spek to someone else, they said a agent would call back and they did not.Ok there is some sort of system conflict but they should help sort it out or whats the point of having support if it doesnt.I will never buy a Belkin product again due to the lack of support.It's too late as I have transfered all the data over wifi network sloooowly.
Of course, there is a design weakness in these speakers, probably worthy of a Class Action Suit against Klipsch. I've had two system failures in two years, similar to the many other reviews here. I've already paid for one round of repairs. Contacts with Klipsch take a lot of time and get no where unless you are willing to pay them to repair a problem apparently endemic to the design.
I had it for a week and it worked but know it does not work now the intener broke.
I purchased two G-Drive Combo two years ago.I sent one of them in for repair 3 WEEKS AGO and still haven't been able to get them to tell me what is wrong with my drive. The first two calls they were not able to find my drive, they lost it...After the Third and Fourth call on Friday the customer service guy told me to call back on Monday. He also said to expect to be on hold for about an hour. Each time I call I am on hold for about 20 minutes.DO NOT PURCHASE ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY YOU WILL BE SORRY.
The price was excellent, the delivery time was very good. There were no instructions included and the first one didn't work. We took the computer to a repair shop and he said the cable was damaged by being folded in packing. The company did replace it but it was very frustrating. We ended paying as much for the cable and repair shop as we would have to have ordered it from HP.
It does the work but if you're not using it you better shut it off because most of the times I restart the PC its driver causes the PC to hang. Or sometimes it doesn't wait for a restart and it says it can't get anything from the video recorder or VHS. The problem is known by HP because it gives a solution in their support site. It says to shut it off (it doesn't have an on/off button so you have to unplug it from the wall!), unplug the USB and restart the PC!And by now you better wait for the dual layer recorders.
I'm sure this is a fine hard drive but if you own a Mac running system OS X 10.2 or above, you will need to purchase additional hardware to install it. It is rather difficult to discern that until you open the box. Mac users beware.
Buyers Beware! This product wasnt purchased on Amazon but wanted to share my opinion of this TV. Tv is about 3 1/2 years old. I liked it very much at first as I would be easy to impress replacing my OLD Mirrored reflection projection screen TV that I purchased at Barney Rubble's Garage sale when he upgraded to the new slate portraitomatic. Tv worked and functioned well at first or at least I thought it did until my wife bought a cheap TV from a dept. store which had better picture quality. At the time when I purchased this SAMSUNG it wasnt cheap and I thought with the kind of money I was spending it must be high quality of course with online research I had made before my purchase I was confident it was. Well it has had continual audio concerns and when it drops the audio all you have to do is power it down, then power it up and we have sound once again. Doing this multiple times per evening can get under your skin but I decided it was something I will have to live with. Then there are the picture quality concerns I mentioned earlier but hey I wasnt complaining as it was an upgrade from the projection screen tv and having my wife move the still pictures by peddling a stationary bike with almost seamless accuracy (wasnt that bad but close) on my old prjection tv. Now the meat of my gripe, some 3.5 yrs later, TV wont power up, wont turn on whatsoever but dont worry I am fabricating the last bit of braketry to the stationary bike now and with any luck she wont miss American Idol 19 when Simon and JoLo's kids take over the show. There is no other industry except for Electronics/TV's where this would be acceptable quality. Well tomorrow I will bring the Samsung Plasma TV into a repair shop and await an expert opinion that will go something like this, well golly sir, I dont know whereto start, everything is fried, the nuclear reactor had some fussion fission thing happen which caused the muffler bearings to sieaze and completely destroy everything inside your picture box, probably want to look at new tellervisions to save some money as this is beyond reasonable repair. The new TELLERVISION wont be a Samsung for me.
Package arrived with most of the tape torn off, but inside seemed undamaged. The first thing I noticed was that the user's manual was poorly written and very difficult to understand. Actually it looks like it had been thrown together at the last minute with a copy machine. Functionally, the DVD portion seemed to perform well but for whatever reason I couldn't even get the vcr to playback a known good tape, much less record to a blank tape. After three days of frustration I sent it back via UPS.
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.
When shopping for a larger memory card for my digital camera, I thought all SD cards were created equally. So, I chose this cheaper product from a off-brand manufacturer. The money I saved sure wasn't worth the 100's of pictures I lost when this card failed. Of course, the card had to fail on vacation, after we had taken many pictures. It was less than 2 weeks old when it failed, so I didn't even get much use out of it at all. I promptly returned it to Amazon when I got back from my vacation, but that won't replace my missing pictures. Don't take a chance with your memories because you want to save a few dollars. It isn't worth it.
Good sound but can only use proprietary software. MP3 files will not play on the Cali unless converted through the supplied software. Expansion cards CANNOT be written on anything but the Cali itself. So if I transfer my MP3 files through my card reader writer the Cali does not recognize it and reads the card as empty. If you transfer through the Cali then the PC sees the card as "unformatted" and prompts you to format the card. Major major flaw. I can't think of one reason to complicate life by making the unit so difficult to use and not compatible with standard MP3 format. The result is the user has to transfer all their MP3 files again to Cali proprietary format and only through the painfully slow USB 1.1 that the unit supports. Very poor design flaw. Any SD/MMC card written by the Cali is virtually useless for any other MP3 device or PC. So save your money and look for something else. I compared it the MPIO, which easily read the card written on the PC, but the sound quality was lacking on the low frequency. The Cali actually has nicer sound than the MPIO in my opinion. But after confirming the above with their tech support (which by the way was quick and polite but not so knowledgeable) after checking with his "senior technician" told me there is no way to support MP3 files directly from the PC unless converted through their own software or "Real" but only through the Cali. Another strange design quirk is the fact that every time you change cards you have to remove the battery, then the Cali is reset to "1/1/70" and then you have to reset the date every time!! (Yes, you read right 1970!!) Even a $20 pager can do better than that. Their engineer must be on drugs. Although I liked the sound, I took the unit back to Best Buy the next day. If all you need is 256MB and no expansion, then this unit is OK. But if you need expansion don't waste your money.The Good:1. Good sound.2. Good battery life.3. Simple menu navigation.The Bad:1. Horrible software design.2. No support for standard MP3.3. Cannot use external card reader writer.4. Memory reset every time you change SD/MMC card.5. Flimsy battery door.6. Cards written by the Cali useless for any other player or any PC.7. No color choice, you are stuck with the diarrhea green color.8. Must re-program date/time every time you change cards.
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.
I was not satisfied at all. I was looking for Light scribe DVD's & this was listed under that category. When the order came in I contacted Media Supply in order to return the product. Still to this date nobody has responded to my email.
It works, but too bulky. When I used it in my ThinkPad A31, I was not able to use the second USB port
Ordered one of these, which arrived very quickly from Amazon. But it didn't work at all....didn't trip the shutter release when aimed at the camera, and the little light/LED indicator on the front didn't light up when the button was depressed. I figured it was a dead battery, so I returned it to Amazon, no problem, and they replaced it right away with another one. Only problem, the same exact thing happened....it didn't work at all. Not sure if this was just a &#34;bad batch&#34; or what....I had read some good reviews, so I felt confident the product would work well. Bummer! I will say that I was willing to try for another replacement (3rd time's the charm), but Amazon (unsolicited, by the way) recommended I try another seller, and said they would look into the problem so that other customers wouldn't have the same issue. Which I thought was very good of them.
Having never had an mp3 player before I was very excited about the ipod shuffle. However, it quickly became a complete disapointment. Only a day after purchasing it, it stopped working. It flashed the amber and green lights over and over and would not work. I took it back to the tech guys at the store and they made a joke about how many ipods they see a day that stop working. Nevertheless, I decided to use my warranty to replace the shuffle with a new one. After using it for a week the same exact problem occured. There must be a bunch of lemons at the store where I bought it. I can't explain it. It's ridiculous. Also, even while it was working it had the tendency to play the same songs repeatedly in a row. It's a waste of money. The only reason I gave it a star is because it has great sound and really pumped me up when I was running with it...once. What a tease. Who knows, maybe you will get lucky with it. Apparently some folks do. I say don't waste your time...or at least buy a warranty.
This player worked fabulously for the first few months that I had it and offered me no trouble at all. It was shortly after the 90 day warranty excpired, however, that it started having problems reading some discs. As time progressed, it read fewer and fewer discs; DVDs that would play perfectly when I originally bought it, now won't read at all. Philips wants a... fee to exchange the player for a working one, which I declined. I'd rather spend my money on a brand I can rely on. I highly recommend you look into other options before resorting to this one. Whether or not the players work for long periods of time seems to be a gamble.
Printer quit after 2 years of very limited use. I only replace the cartridge once. Try some other kind of printer.
Sure it works fine, but who is the BOZO that designed this thing?The USB ports come straight out of the back of the unit which means you have to have access to the back, this can be a pain if you want to put the thing on a shelf. The real PIA is that they went and gave you a 90 degree power plug which interferes with it's own USB input cable and prevents the unit from sitting flat on a desk!!!Did anyone at Lynksys ever actually plug one of these units in??I have mine dangling by the cords, that seems to be the only way that you can use this thing.It's basically an extension cord, so don't be sold on the Lynksys name as I was.
To start off, the company appears to be out of business per their web site. There is no installation support that I could find or access, so I decided to return the item based on the company status.The media player was simple to install as far as the cables and connections are concerned. It has built-in wireless and ethernet capabilities, however, neither would allow it to work with my PC that has my media files. Issues included connecting to my network and getting past firewall and anti-virus issues. Ports have to be opened and accessible and configured appropriately. This is not documented well, so the goose chase is on from the beginning. Additionally, the media server software would not load but after rebooting 10 or more times, I finally thought it was loaded since the program finally ran. Once it was running, I could never get the player to find the network and the server, and eventually gave up and returned the item.
The only way to defeat an iPod is giving a BETTER PRODUCT at a BETTER PRICE. Microsoft has failed doing this. Why on earth would you buy this instead of the trendy iPod?
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 purchased this camera after reading reviews and tech specs about the camera. It's either not enough, or it's too much ... I'm not sure which. I returned it and purchased a 10 megapixel Powershot A640 which has a swiveling view finder (which is great!) and will suit my needs just fine for about $200 less.
after reading the review i tried these and found the bands easily slipped apart. the sound was just fine, but the last time i used them they broke apart several times and the last time i lost the insert clip and they are now rubbish.
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 should have read the online reviews before buying this camera. The flash lag time is really a problem and I also found that the range of the flash wasn't great enough. I couldn't take pictures without the flash, either, because the shakey hand symbol always came on. Most of the pictures I took with this camera were blurry too. I never had any of these problems with my old Fuji Finepix F40. That camera was only a 2 megapixel but the pictures were always sharp. Not so with this camera. It's too late for me to return the camera but I still plan to buy another one.
Tdk blank dvd's are one of the worst. But then it's hard to find any brand that is good. 1/2 - 3/4 of dvd's are useless. I've wasted thousands of hours recording only to have both my recorders tell me they don't recognize the disk. HEY you just recorded it moron. MOst won't finalize, play or anything.. Someone needs to go after all dvd manufacturers for their bad products. Vhs tapes had a 99 % success rate.
I bought this camera bag in black, but it is the same bag. First of all, let me say that is does not &quot;fit&quot; my Canon S400 Digital Elph. In width, the bag seams too baggy. And in height, only about half the velcro crosses with the camera in the bag. I was expecting a snug fitting bag, but this just isn't it. Though the little pouch in the front is not designed for holding much, it barely fits an extra memory card and will never be able to fit an extra battery and allow the bag to close. I recomend buying the cannon bag designed for the camera. I will probobly do that and get rid of this one.But on the plus side, the belt strap is kind of nice. It connects on the bottom with velcro and a button so it can be attached without taking off one's belt or attached to anything else.
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.
First off, I am not a Sony hater. In fact, I would highly recommend the Sony Fontopia MDR-EX51LP in place of these earbuds. Although the sound quality is extremely good (same as the other earbuds I mentioned), the connector for the cord is terrible. Not only does it call weight issues when walking or jogging with the 2 pieces connected, but because the metal is exposed, the earbuds pick up static when it moves against cotton. Plus, it causes shocks. I have been shocked once on my arm where the connector touched me and 3 times in my ear. This is unacceptable. I'm throwing my pair out and buying the older model. Stay away from this model.
We have a computer hooked up to our TV, so we needed a wireless keyboard so we can sit in the living room, use the computer and watch programs or use the internet on our TV. This keyboard freezes up constantly, needs to be reset, and about 80% of the time does not reset correctly or after the first try (more often after about 30 minutes of frustration).The battery cover in the back is completely flimsy and poorly made. Ours does not stay on, and we asked the company for a replacement that we have yet to receive.This keyboard is nice when it works, but you spend more time wanting to throw it at your TV screen that actually using it to watch online TV.
I PURCHASE A CAMBRIDGE 740 CD FROM AMAZON.COM CHRISTMAS 2005.THE UNIT STARTED SCRATCHING CD'S IMMEDIATELY - MUSIC 'SKIPS' AFTER CD'S ARE SCRATCHED. PATHETIC DESIGN FOR SUCH A HIGH PRICED UNIT AND I'M SURPRISED AMAZON HASN'T PULLED THE PRODUCT FROM INVENTORY.I SENT THE ORIGINAL BACK TO CAMBRIDGE - A MONTHLONG WAIT AND A $40.00 UPS BILL - THEY SENT ANOTHER 'NEW' UNIT WITH A DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBER AND SENT A NOTE THAT THE TECHNICIAN FOUND TWO CD'S PLACED IN THE OLD PLAYER. SORRY NO SUCH THING HAPPENED - SAME PROBLEM WITH THE NEW UNIT - IT SCRATCHES CD'S. THEY HAVE A DEFECTIVE CD PLAYER FROM THEIR FACTORY AND HAVE DECIDED NOT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN. IT WILL SCRATCH YOUR CD'S.CHECK OTHER REVIEWS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BEFORE PURCHASING CAMBRIDGE 740 CD.UPDATE 4/02/06 - AMAZON.COM WILL NOT REFUND YOUR MONEY ON THIS UNIT PAST 30 DAYS - CAMBRIDGE IS SENDING A THIRD 'NEW' UNIT TO ME.THEY DID PAY SHIPPING($40)THIS TIME. I WILL UPDATE THIS REVIEW WHEN THE THIRD UNIT ARRIVES.
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.
Easy to program with the remotes you have. Just follow the wizard and point and click.I couldn't make it do all the things the original remotes did so I just gave it to my geek son-in-law who spent the next 3 hours in utter delight programming and rearranging the setup of all his entertainment items at home. He loves it but I guess you have to be inclined towards this sort of thing.My husband didn't want to learn more functions so I would have ended up with one additional remote if I had kept it.
I'm about to return my second keyboard. Thee first quit responding to any input at all after a couple of weeks. I tried connecting it to my pc and same thing. My replacement's 'X' key mysteriously reponds only in large case. It's a cool looking keyboard but I can't recommend one given my eXperience.
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.
It has been close to a month and I still haven't recieved my purchase. I won't purchase again from this vendor.
OK, it's ink, Cannon Ink, common ink. Took over two weeks to arrive and the cost of shipping makes it not such a good deal. So we purchase online becasue it's easy, right? I just bought my next ink at Best Buy, even though I hate Best Buy. Why, beacause two weeks is too long to wait for ink! I also hate the Amazon policy where stuff comes from different suppliers, thus you pay multiple shipping. That makes Amazon less attractive to me. If I want to buy from Staples I'll shop at Staples. And the policy of hiding the price till you go to the checkout on some items? How foolish is that?
I purchased this product in early December 2007, the initial setup was easy enough but I was unable to create my own password leaving my network open for other's to use. My brother who is a computer whiz, solved that problem for me two weeks later(after a few hours and with the help of D-Link's website.) However it only worked for a few days afterwards, up to today no amounts of resets have worked.Steer clear of this product unless you want plenty of hassles.
very bad quality. it is not safe at all.you might pay the same amount or more but you are going to safe your stuff and your home.
I bought this based on the reviews from other users stating that it "just worked" with there macs. I have the same computer and it doesnt "just work" ive spent hours tracking down drivers, cant find any... waste of money
Length:: 3:18 MinsPlease click the "Video review" tab (just above this) to view my video.I am a degreed Electrical Engineer. I design and work with electrical and electronic devices every day. So when my Belkin SurgeMaster unit became intermittent, it was a natural response for me to pop the case and fix whatever was wrong inside. It was to my great surprise that the unit, not only was defective, but appeared to be defective by design. Not only did it appear defective by design, but in a way that the degree of defectiveness could be controlled. As you will see in my video, the degree of defectiveness can be adjusted with just a turn of a screw. Turn it tight, and you have a great product, but as the factory settings get looser and looser, the product time to failure will get shorter and shorter.Details:Having popped off the case of the device, I noticed right away that one of the outlet prongs was loose. Furthermore, the wire attached to the loose prong was not soldered as was all the other connections. Had the prong been soldered to the wire, the loose screw would not have posed a problem. Also, since the distance from the prong to the screw is very short, any twisting of the prong would have a greater impact on the looseness of the screw. Once the screw works itself loose, you begin to have intermittent failure of the device. If the screw is torqued properly in the factory, you will likely never have a problem. If you secure the unit with the set screw provided, you will likely not have a problem. If you plug the unit in once and never touch it, you will likely never have a problem. This is a design flaw that only affects a few people and only after the product has been used for some time. It could have easily been prevented if the wire was soldered to the prong in the same fashion as all other wires in the design.Bottom line:1. Make sure you have a three prong outlet.2. If you have the old fashioned outlet with the screw in the middle, remove the screw and secure the unit on top of the outlet cover with the screw provided.3. If you have a newer outlet which does not have the center screw:a. Plug in the unit, plug in your devices and never touch it again. You should be fine.b. If you think you will be plugging and unplugging devices, do not buy this unit. Better units have two sets of prongs, top and bottom, which offer redundancy for the connection, and offer better mechanical connection without the need to attach the center screw.My model number is F9H600aCW. Belkin may have newer models with different issues. I can only speak for the unit I have. Since all units have the same name (Belkin SurgeMaster) it may be difficult for you to determine which particular model you have.
I have purchased and installed dozens of these and similar Linksys routers from other vendors. All were perfect out of the box until this one that I got from Amazon.This last one was for a client who needed it ASAP.Unfortunately, I have egg on my face and an unhappy client who thinks I charged him for a used device. I'm out hours of time plus expense of buying a replacement elsewhere, , because not only is it defective (wired connections don't work at all), but it already had a wireless network named "Murphys" installed on it. Obviously, someone had sent it back and Amazon just re-boxed it and resold it to ME.There are not enough words, either polite or impolite, to express my annoyance, frustration and utter astonishment that Amazon would do such a thing.After years of being a happy, satisfied customer, I am beginning to wonder.After I send it back, will they just gleefully saddle yet another unsuspecting customer with this thing?
I was very happy with the previous model DSC-N1, which took very nice pictures just with pointing and shooting. But this one, while I only had chance to use it indoors and outdoor in raining weather, it really disappointed me. The pictures are always blured due to too much exposure, I used auto flash, for which the camera should takes nice pictures as it is a point and shoot camera and it is 10.1MP!I'm going to try more when the weather gets better but most possible I will return it, I just can't accept the quality of the indoor pictures it takes. I doubt I was unlucky and got a bad one, I can't believe a 10.1MP sony camera takes so poor pictures. And after reading the previous review about the terrible Sony custmer servce, I decide I will avoid Sony customer service, and the camera will just be returned.Note: Found the review by Cecelia Choy "cece" on March 13, 2007 mentioned the same problem I had. I didn't have this problem with my previous model DSC-N1.April 17, 2006: I bought a new one and it takes nice pictures now! Suggestion for those having the same problem I had before -- exchange for another one!!
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.
I went by the review in this profile claiming that the Music CDRW worked in his phillips home audio CD recorder. I have not had the same luck. I have tried 3 different discs and they all come up with the OPC ERROR. The only RW that I have had luck with is the Memorex Music CDRW, but they don't sell them anymore. The last time i bought them was about 8yrs ago in a 5pack at KMART. Go figure.
Do not buy this product. It will not mirror the device as advertised FTP does not attach to the network and the customer service on this product is the worst I have seen from Netgear. Have not found a suitable replacement yet but do not waste your time one this product.
It is slim & had plenty of cord footage. It doesn't work. There is no instructions that I could find telling me if I have to program the computer to accept it. Nothing happens @ all. I have a Logitech webcam & it's great. I thought it would be compatible with the webcam.I wish I had researched the microphone further before I bought it. I need instruction as to how to get it to work. My family is in Australia & I am on skype with them by holding up flash cards with conversation on them. I can hear them. They can't hear me. My computer is about 6 years old. Dose that make a difference?
Be prepared to hear Apple's Service Representative tell you that, &quot;Amazon is not an authorized reseller&quot; and that you must fax them a copy of your sales/shipping document, and also fax them a copy of the enrollment number of the service plan along with its bar code (which is on one of the sheets of paper inside the &quot;protection plan&quot; package).If you have a fax machine at your fingertips, I guess this isn't a really big deal, but if you don't, and if you are handicapped and can only walk with great difficulty, you might decide the whole thing really isn't worth the hassle.Also be prepared to read your iPods serial number which is indistinctly, dimly, and microscopically etched into the backside of your machine. My tired, old eyes required my best magnifying glass with intense light to make it out, and even then I managed to mistake 2 Qs for Os on my first attempt.On my first request for service I found the iPod representative to be pleasant enough, even affable; but, upon reflection I realized that other than to recite the things I must FAX to them, she hadn't so much as given me the time of day, let alone an answer to the question I had asked her.
I have the go mouse and keyboard. the keyboard works great, but the mouse only works intermittently. I returned the first one after a couple weeks because I thoght it was defective. it would work fine for a while and then not, the second one worked fine for awhile and then the same problems, the buttons had no response etc., so I bought a second one because I figured I needed one while the original was being sent back for repair or replacement again., the new one also has similar problems from the get go. it seems like it will establish connection for awhile and the totally intermittent, now I have $120.00 worth of 2 junk Gyration GO mouse. I beleive it is crappy driver or crappy design. Do NOT BUY!!
This wire is not copper and its not 100 feet but it is 14 gauge. I believe one strand is copper clad while the other is just aluminum. 14 gauge copper clad speaker wire from RCA or Philips is a better buy because they are actually 100 feet and both strands are clad in copper and they are also cheaper in price. I would not buy this product again.
I used these as backup batteries in my canon flash. I used them three times and tried a fourth time and they were dead ~11 months from purchase.Seems like pretty premature death to me, but R.I.P.-offdd
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!)
I had wanted this toy for very long and so my mom bought it for me , when i opened it and got my mom to help me with it cause i couldn't figure it out she couldn't either nd the directions where horrible and it literally does nothin who ever the personis who created it nice creation just needs WORK!!!!!!
This product simplifies some of your A/V issues (fewer cables to hook up and one less item to stack in the entertainment center), but wait for a better version to come out from a company that knows what they're doing.Problems:DVD playback has digital 'glitches' - blackspots and blurs, jumps in dialog.DVD/CD play has background flutter noise - the discs don't spin noiselessly....not great during quiet movies.CD playback doesn't have much functionality. Play/stop, that's it. No random, continuous play, or other functions you'd expect from a CD player.$ is cheap, but wait until a better-known company launches a product...
This drive broke after 2 weeks. It took me forever to talk to someone on the phone, then I had to send the drive off to be repaired. I stressed that I needed the data retrieved off it, which they promised to do. A week later it came back still broken, with no data, and with no explanation. Terrible prodect, terribe service!
I paid around $800 for my Zumo and it was defective right out of the box. The features are great, but mine just wouldn't turn on sometimes. Unfortunately the unit waited 17 days to act up, too long to return it to Best Buy, so I turned to Garmin. Tech support couldn't solve the problem so they requested that I return the unit.They wouldn't just send a replacement unit, they want ALL the parts, including the ones already mounted to the motorcyle. In addition, they rewarded me with the pleasure of paying for shipping to return it to them. Customer rep. said she didn't think it was right either, but it's "Company Policy". I used this unit on one trip, and it left me stranded. Thankfully I had maps. Now Garmin is taking a few more bucks out of me. Cheaters never prosper Garmin! I'm in a loose/loose situation. Pay the blackmail money, or be stuck with a defective unit. Not a happy camper!
I bought these earbuds to use with a Jabra BT320S, paired with an LG VX8600, and they do sound quite nice. So it breaks my heart that I can't give it a stellar rating. One star for actually having decent sound. One more star for having a 90-degree gold plated plug. And there it stops, two stars.Nowhere in the product description does it say it has severely uneven lengths of cord for the right and left (J-cord). Yes, I understand this "feature" is sometimes highly regarded, but I would like to be INFORMED that this "feature" is incorporated in the product before I buy it. If I had known it had this "feature," I would have moved on to another product and not wasted my time and money with this one.
These are quite possibly the worst headphones I've ever listened to. I thought they were so cool the first time I tried them on, considering I'd never heard any headphones with a bass vibration like they had...so I bought them. Worst decision ever. First of all, they can't handle loud music at ALL. Turn them up too high and everything is distorted. Second, the "bass" I thought I liked when I first heard them ended up being a battery powered vibration-type "bass" emulator. Horrible. Third, the bass is battery powered and runs a brand new AA battery to empty in about 4 hours (whether music is actually playing or not). How are the headphones without the battery (or, synonymously, after you listen for about 3 1/3 to 4 hours)? Absolutely horrible. You know the free, 80's headphones they give you before you get on a plane? Those blow these out of the water once the batter is dead. Highs & lows mixed through what sounds like one speaker in a tincan underwater. I would NEVER recommend these headphones. They're made to look cool, and only after about a day do you realize they actually look cheap, feel cheap, and ARE CHEAP.I recently bought some Sony MDR-XB500'sSony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones. They were cheaper in price, battery-free, and the bass was actually REAL, heavy, and the sound is CLEAR and amazing! I'm a Hip-Hop/Rap listener. I don't do well with no bass. These definitely satisfy my bass need, while keeping the rest of the music clear, loud, and comfortable.
all my life i have loved audio. my dream was to buy a large scale system that sounded good. With a tight budget of only 5,000 dollars (US), i began to construct this thing. Epos LS12'swere my mains, and five granite audio monoblock amps. then it came to surrounds. these klh's came free. dont even hook these up kids. overall they must have a frequency responce of 900-901Hz. what i mean is, they have no bass, bairly midrange, no highs.
The idea behind this product is very good but the implementation is not so. First off, the tips of these pyramids are really pointy. If a child say falls on one these pyramids, he will be badly hurt to say the least. I shaved off the tips just in case.As for the functionality, I installed the X10 transmitter in the kitchen and the X10 receiver in the living room, some 20ft apart, hoping to control my satellite equipment from the kitchen. The product works OK with one significant side effect: my remote control unit no longer works in the living room unless I hold it closer than 4 ft to the satellite equipment.After some investigation, I found out that the reason is the X10 receiver is emitting continuous IR, and jamming the IR receivers on my satellite equipment. There is a visible (red) LED on the X10 receiver and 3 IR emitter LEDs. The idea is that the visible LED will also glow whenever IR is emitted. What's happening is that the X10 gets some RF interference and thinks that it should emit IR in response to it. The level of IR activity is so low that it does not trigger the visible LED, but it is high enough to confuse my satellite equipment. I was able to see all 3 IR LEDs on the X10 receiver firing constantly by observing the LEDs using a digital camera (digital cameras can enable you to see IR as it comes out of an IR emitter LED). I tried various measures to cut the interference, such as not extending the antenna, relocating the receiver, placing it in a grounded, metal box; nothing worked. Finally, I opened up the X10 receiver to see what else I can do inside it. Guess what, it is one of the most simplest and cheaply made receivers, with no protection whatsoever for RF interference. Furthermore, when you plug in the optional IR emitter cable into the X10 receiver, it acts as an antenna just to increase the RF interference.To sum it up, the protocol between the X10 transmitter and the receiver is so poorly designed that an ordinary RF interference triggers the IR emission on the receiver. There are many ways for the manufacturer to make it a little more solid than this, even in analog domain (given the price of this product). But they prefer this simple RF on/off protocol (it's not even a protocol) to be able to use the lowest quality and the cheapest circuitry. Therefore, the product gets only 2 stars. You may be a little more lucky and see less or no RF interference in your location or your equipment's IR protocol may be more immune to this type of jamming. However, to be on the safe side, I suggest you look for a more solid repeater.
Got the disks in today, ordered so I could do back up disks for a new system and so far only one out of ten disks have worked. Got 40 more to try with the hopes of at least finding 2 more acceptable disks.
I just installed this print server on my home network. Originally it worked on my Linux and Windows 7 systems. Now it works on neither. It reports the printer is off-line all the time. When it was printing it was very slow. I have updated the firmware to the latest. The only driver available is several years old and will not even install on my Windows 7 machine.
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.
When I look at a item I always look at the reviews before I purchace the product. This Grip rated really good for price and overall look and feel of the item, mainly that it was cheaper than the Canon grip. So I purchased it.Looked great when I got it, look and feel was up to standard like a quality name brand item. Well I've had it for about a month and it has been giving me problems such as when turning the camera to use the grip controls the camera has been shutting off, losing connection is my guess on the pins inside.This thing is tight on the base too, takes two fingers to loosen the the attachment screw.This is definetly a design problem. I'm hoping I can send it back and purchace the Canon grip. Sorry for those of you that rated this item so highly. I hope yours keeps working and doesn't have problems like mine has had.I have contacted the seller for return of this item with no responce from them.Look at the Canon Grip reviews no connection problems with their unit, not one!If you like to gamble, this grip is for you!Excellent price!(Mine's useless)Doesn't even work for a paper weight!If I paid 20 bucks for this it still is useless.I could have a tank full of high priced gas instead to look for my next photoshoot!
Cds do not stay in position. Drawer often opens with cds scattered about.In random the cds randomly stop playing. I expected more from onkyo.
I had an Epson 740 for 14 months, and it was a colossal waste of money! Numerous times this printer did not print on command. The alignment is poor, printing slightly sideways. The printing ink light would come on even though there was an ink cartridge with ink in the printer. The paper feed is poor. The printer is loud when printing. I can't count how many times it printed in red when all I wanted is black ink. I finally bought a Non-Epson printer, and it is FAR SUPERIOR to the Epson I had to live with for 14 unreliable months. Shall I go on?
They try and say this is the Cable to go brand, but it is not. They sold me a generic Microprice cable - I had picked this cable because of its quality only to receive a cheap knock off brand.THAT IS VERY BAD BUSINESS!
Sure, this set-up allows you to have a wireless connection to your PC. This is nice for allowing me to put up my legs and set the keyboard on my lap. But, it still requires a wire to the mouse cradle. So the reality is you've eliminated 1 wire. My biggest issue is what the software has done to my computer. I use a laptop with a docking station. While in the docking station and using the wireless set-up it works fine. However, when I remove my laptop and work elsewhere, my touch-pad no longer functions, and I'm left without a mouse input device.I contacted Logitech customer support and per thier automated e-mail response, uninstalled the Logitech Mouse software. This now disabled my laptop's keyboard. So, now I'm left with a laptop that does not have a keyboard or touchpad! I called Logitech and spoke with a service tech (at my expense, since they don't have a toll-free number). In the end, the customer service rep said &quot;sorry&quot; but you're out of luck and stuck with this boat anchor.I do not know how they can stay in business with this level of support.I wish I could rate this product as zero stars.
First - I like the system overall. Pictures look great and setup was simple with XP. BUT BUT BUT - the text is broken / shaddowy / blurry (all text, all sizes, all colors). I went to the Cornea web site and the support section is terrible (10 FAQ's - if that). The problem is that the text has a shaddow around it (with missing pixels in places). I was told to change the resolution (tried it to no avail. CAN ANYONE HELP ME (please e-mail me at tim@higham.org). Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
This is the first time I post a review because I am compelled to do so.I bought this camera to use during the Christmas holidays. I tried to use it the first time to take a picture of the Christmas tree, all I saw was complete darkness. Then I realized that I needed more light. So I turned on all the lights in the house and it was still darkness. If you plan to use this camera indoor, please forget about it! No way.It isn't that great outdoor neither. I took many pictures with the automatic exposure setting. It cannot handle anything with a bright background. It will just be VERY bright.I tried to use it on the ski slopes. I think it is because of the cold temperature, the camera has to be reset often. To make the matter worse, the pictures turned out literally &quot;twisted&quot;.I can't belive a HP camera can have so many flaws. Very disappointing. Please don't buy one.
After trying several units at different Apple stores, all of the new iPod Classics suffer from a slow interface. Apple added Cover Flow and additional graphics but apparently underpowered the device and menu items have a noticable delay, Cover Flow is slow to refresh and even the clickwheel navigation is sluggish. These problems are not shared by the new Nano, which operates beautifully. I wanted to buy the classic, but now will go with either a Nano or a Touch.
looks and Feel great, read 32M CF card and SD card is ok, but not read the 256M CF card. Try to get another brand now :(
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.
I played around with it for a day and I returned it the next morning. If you are expecting a cool professional look of the wide angle/fish-eye lense, this is not the lense you're looking for... When I tried to take a picture at 18mm focal length (27mm eq) on my D50 it got that black vignette area covered about 50% of the picture... definitely not the cool effect...The Plus side is that the seller have no problem with the return... Their customer service is the best.
I have purchsed this HP 23 ink cartridge twice on Amazon; once on May 11, 2012 from Meher Enterprises, Inc and March 7, 2012 from Trinity Fusion Enterprises, LLC. I cannot be sure but based on the exact same defect of the cartridge it would seem this is the same supplier. Perhaps changing the name they do business under. If not that, then both aquired the cartridges after failing quality control at HP. I have never had an issue with the print quality of an HP ink cartridge purchased at a local office supply store. The problem is only a faint reddish color comes through. I had documents to print and could not wait re-ordering online. I bought at STAPLES. The ink color was perfect. In fairness I did get a refund from the March order sold by Trinity Fusion Enterprises, LLC. Not wanting to be without backup ink I ordered the ink cartrige again from Amazon in May but this time from Meher Enterprises, Inc. July 5th it was time to replace the cartridge with this one from Meher Enterprises, Inc. Once again only the faint reddish color printed. I went through all the proper printer maintenece to attempt to get the ink flowing properly to no avail. Now the worst part; I had to return the cartridge in JUNE to get a refund! So I am out the money for this purchase. I will NEVER, EVER buy ink again from anyone on Amazon. Go to Staples and sign up for their rewards card for ink & recycling discounts. You'll be better off.
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.
This is a very slick computer -- light, good looking. But it simply doesn't work well. The processor and hard drive are SO incredibly slow the computer is almost unusable. It takes SEVERAL MINUTES to open Microsoft Outlook or similar programs, the computer freezes constantly, the hard drive never stops spinning, the fan is always blowing, but the poor thing still overheats all the time. Get one of the similarly small Sony Vaios instead of this computer -- they have a fast processor and several times more ram. I only wish I'd figured this out in time to return mine ... now I'm stuck with a computer that looks good, but does nothing but slow me down.
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 urge you to read carefully:1) Make sure you own/plan to purchase drives that are less than 12 months old2) Make sure you have carefully read other users' experiences at the Netgear forum (http://forum1.netgear.com/support/viewforum.php?f=38)3) Make sure you only plan to use Windows 2000 or Windows XP to access the device because you must install special storage drivers from Zetera4) You should understand that this is a SAN (not a NAS) device which means that the drive partitions on the Netgear are mapped from a specific computer and must be accessed via a special iSCSI device driver for Windows (for the money and the limited functionality you're better off with a pair of USB enclosures)5) You should be very comfortable with troubleshooting Windows networking and using proprietary command-line tools to diagnose problems with this device.
I've been using this router for about 2 years and every once in a while it will absolutely refuse to connect to the internet, even though all the lights are on. About 5 hours later it will spontaneously work again. This is clearly the router and not the internet service, because the internet service works fine if the router is disconnected from between the modem and computer, you just can't use it with any laptops for a while. Today I installed a new modem, and was incredibly annoyed to find that the router would not connect to the internet. I called the tech support line, was told by a difficult to understand agent that I would have to pay $30 as I've had the router more than a year. An hour later the router spontaneously began working again. Even if I was able to put up with the random lack of connection every few months, I would never recommend this product because of the rude and expensive Technical support.
Great sound, very lightweight. But even after breaking them in for 3 weeks I had to send them back. I'd say I have average size ears, but these still placed too much pressure on the ear and I couldn't stand to wear them for more than 45 minutes.
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!
This is my second digital camera, my first one was Olympus D-560 3MP. I am not at all a sophisticated user, and here is my experience with two cameras. Compared to the Olympus one, I am very dissapointed at the quality of the Sony pictures, especially after reading all the positive reviews. When taking pictures of a moving object in automatic mode, the pictures turn out very blurry. It did not happen with my Olympus one. I checked in the manual and found out that you can adjust the shutter speed but only in manual mode. However, i am not sophisticated enough to also program the focus, the light, etc. in the manual mode. I just want to have faster shutter speed in automatic mode, but I can't seem to know how.One plus though, this Sony camera takes pictures much faster than my old one. But given the choice of having quality pictures vs. having a lot of picture with low quality, I would go for the high quality one. I just spent a week vacation abroad and the picture quality was so bad that I end up deleting a lot of them. The blurriness did not really show on the tiny LCD screen but you can not miss it on your computer screen.
I was very disappointed by these headphones. The SRS mode distorted everything that it sounded like the speakers were blown. They are so big and clunky that I felt like a bobble-head when I wore them. And the reception was horrible. I expected so much more for $180.
First off, this item doesn't work with multi function machines. This minor fact isn't shown anywhere on Amazon.com, and was only revealed to me by Linksys after pulling my hair out for an hour trying to set it up on my own, and then another hour going through all sorts of things with one of their...techs. Finally, the jerk asked about the printer, and when I told him it was an HP 4 in 1 laser machine, he said the two won't work together. Fortunately he wasn't nearby because I could have choked him!
With the price of this item, there are many shortcomings:1). Lack of MP3 CD option - This would have definitely been a nice plus. With any typical CD, one can go through it rather quickly in a matter of days.2). Poor radio reception - This is obviously based on station to station. I only say this because the one station I listen to comes in rather poorly. I have an old school discman with AM/FM tuner which provides better results. Additionally, the antenna for this shower radio unit is external which is a wire/suction cup deal to have fun with in trying to acquire that station.3). Limited CD player functionality - I may just be picking on the little things, but for this price I was expecting more from a basic player. This player has a rather slow speed up and seeking time. This is a small annoyance when starting a CD or changing tracks. Another weak point is the lack of a resume or random function in the player. These combined problems in the CD player are rather annoying when listening to the radio and hoping to sneak in CD music during commercials. Going back and forth from radio to CD isn't worth it.4). I think there's an AC adaptor option, but I believe that the manual states that it isn't exactly shower-safe.However, it does have its plusses:1). Excellent battery life - I use it every day (at least those I shower :-P) and have yet to need to replace the batteries.2). Speaker quality - Able to crank up the music to overcome a loud shower and POS noisy bathroom fan.3). Yay! Weatherband channels!4). TV station audio - Sorta cool when I first thought of it. However, sorta lame in that it only picks up the lower stations 2-13-ish. How many are there in your area that you'd want to listen to? :-/4). Looks and feels expensive - The thing is seriously a monstrous, yet sexy, brick to hang from your shower curtain pole.Personal Recommendation:Instead, purchase a really nice boombox of some sort which has MP3 CD option, good reception on a digital FM tuner with presets, and a remote control. Put the boombox out of the way somewhere in your bathroom. Place the remote control in a ziplock freezer bag and hang the bag in the shower for easy operation in the bag while keeping your remote high and dry (also good for digital cameras at foam parties). I seriously wish I would have done that instead. You may find my shower radio on Amazon/eBay yet.
This product has to many situations in which it would not work and not enough that would work. The tech support was all email. That is OK however, you try a fix and wait on the next email. I did not buy this product to have problems. I bought it to use. I returned it and used another product that worked out of the box.
Beware with these headphones unless you have a fairly small head. I am a normal-sized male and these headphones never properly closed over my ears. From the pulling down on the headphones, the hinge connecting the right and left sides gave out after a few months. Other than the poor build quality, the sound was about what you would expect for the price ... not bad but not great, either. The noise reduction adds a white noise to the output, but I never tried using it in crowded or noisy areas.
we bought the emerson nr303tt for my monther -in law for christmas and the cd player work for two weeks and quiet working.
It is all in the title. The first time I tried to use the slim keyboard it wouldn't work. I tried a number of time here and there but never could get it to do anything when I typed on the keys. I tired it again a few months later and the miracle is that the keyboad worked. Then I recharged my ipaq and tried the slim keyboard again and again it didn't work. I have tried a number of thing thinking it was perhaps me who was stupid. Turns out it is the key board that is stupid. Go figure. Well HP looks as if you have done it again.
I purchased this printer from Office Max and have regretted it ever since. Epson should be ashamed for not pulling it from the market immediately. This printer somehow manages to internally vaporize ink. Once the printer is out of ink it will not do ANYTHING! It will not scan or fax or function at all until you replace all of the cartridges. Don't even consider buying one of these!
I have to agree with most reviewers here, this product and all other Netgear products stink. The WGU624 I have has several probems:1. Many people complain that this product needs constant rebooting. This is because if your home's power network has unstable voltage, it will make the WGU624's wireless network to go down (interestingly, any computers connected to it via wired LAN will still work). So basically, whenever the dehumidifyer turned on or off, or when someone used a vacuum cleaner in the same room, or the air conditioner in the house turns on, the wireless router had to be rebooted. I had to shell out another $30 to buy an automatic voltage regulator so I could stop worrying about rebooting it.2. This thing keeps assigning conflicting IP addresses to different computers, both on the wired and wireless network. That get's pretty annoying, especially when I add a new computer or network device.3. The actual wireless range is at most half of that advertised. I have it located in the kitchen, which is right next to my backyard, and it barely covers 1/3 of the backyard. It has especially poor performance if the signal has to travel through a wall or floor/ceiling.4. It has a lot of trouble connecting to Netgear's WG111U wireless USB adapter, which is the adapter that is supposed to go with this router. The non-Netgear wireless adapter in my tablet PC works beautifully with no problems, so it is really weird that the WG111U would have problems connecting with the WGU624.Overall, I have to say I am extremely disappointed in Netgear. Not only do their products fail to deliver, but their website and support aren't any good either. I would steer clear of anything with the Netgear name on it, at least until they get their act together. I have had many issues with Linksys products in the past too, so I guess next time I try to set up a wireless network I will try either D-Link or Belkin.
Can anyone file a class action lawsuit for this machine? With so many failures it should not have been put on the market.
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
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.
This radio was not cheap. A number of issues are associated with the radio, namely its poorly visible clock at night. It doesn't matter whether the lighting is at its brightest or dimmed, the clock is extremely difficult to read.Another shortcoming is the instruction booklet. You need to be a "rocket scientist" to attempt to decipher the instructions.Quality of the FM and AM sound -- excellent and that's why it is now located in the home office area where its soft blue glow can be seen. The old $29.95 alarm clock radio is now back on the night stand doing the job it's suppose to do !!!
Very poorly made for a $10 USD item (Earbuds Travel Case for JLab JBuds, Silver). It's pretty hard to zip it and the material is pretty cheap.A ripp-off item for the price.
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.
I bought one of these yesterday to use with my Mac at home and the PCs and Macs at work. Already it sucks. I can live with the useless U3 package being there, as it hardly uses any space on the drive, but the CD partition it's been stored in means that it mounts the drive AND a CD disc image on my desktop everytime I attach the Cruzer to a Mac - So when I want to remove the Cruzer I have to eject/dismount both the drive and the CD disc image. Twice the work, and totally irritating. Isn't the whole idea of a USB drive that they're meant to be convenient?I haven't used it with the PC yet... But after reading the other reviews here I don't think I'm going to bother. I'm glad it was cheap, cos it's going in the trash. Wish I'd read the reviews before wasting my time buying it.
I bought this camera to video my new born, and catch him in all his new stages. I now have a lot of video I can only view on my computer. It records ok in full sun and very badly in poor light. But the biggest problem is that all files are MOD files and most software will not recognize MOD, so you have to convert it. Now, I am not super techno savvy but I am not a dolt either, and I had a good deal of trouble managing this. Then if you want to add music or anything the software bundle that they include is truly pathetic. And then it is nearly impossible to take what you have made and play it on anything else. Do not buy this camera unless you know exactly what and how to do things. Look for a more layman-friendly product.
this is just a very cheap earphones, it sounds just ok. next time i would rather pay a little more and get something better.
I have had this Midland weather radio less than 3 years and after 1 1/2 years of just sitting there on my night table; it just one day stopped working. My hand held Realistic weather band radio I bought at Radio Shack after 12 years is still working. This Midland radio which was highly recommended as the best weather radio is not true; what a waste of money.
this cable carries the sound good and theres no crackling when you move the cable back and fourth, but the ends are too short. on the cable i got, the jack sticks in the guitar and works fine, but falls out very easy. i even compared the ends to the jacks on my other cords, theyre all a couple millimeters longer. i solved the problem by putting a rubberband around the jack and stretching it to my volume knob. it has been working fine so far, but the jacks should still be longer, im assuming that maybe the cord is made in europe or something and the jacks are slightly shorter there, but that seems impossible. it can be a defect, because they use the same mold for all the jacks, and the other 2 reviews said nothing about the length of the jacks, so i dont really know what to think, but i would recomend buying a different cord
It took me 5 minutes to set up the unit on my XP Pro machine. Everything worked fine if WEP was not considered. However, security is a big thing these days - at least to me.After spending almost 4 hours - resetting my SMC router, network settings, etc. It simply would not work with WEP enabled.The unit itself is good. But if you want WEP on XP, you might want to try something else. That's what I am going to do.
The product may have been new as it was in an unopened box from 2006 (I was told this by Netcom customer rep. as I read off the serial # to them on the phone). The item had to be sent back to the manufacture for an upgrade to work on an operating system newer than XP. So for all of us that have windows 7 or Vista it will not work at all till the manufacture does a chip upgrade and for that it has to be sent back to Netcom. If you don't prove to them that you did infact bought it new, it will cost you 110 dollars for that upgrade plus the shipping charges too.
My Dell Dimension has crashed three times in six weeks.I just went out and bought an HP computer as I now understand that Dell will not help me, despite the fact that the Dell PC is still under warranty. They refuse to proceed unless I agree to "troubleshoot" once again and I have refused.I posted elsewhere nearby about my adventures under my desk, crawling around as ordered by Dell staff-persons in India, squinting to try to see the tiny parts, tremblingly trying to rearrange them as instructed.I forgot to include that, last week, when the computer crashed yet again, my support person was a gentleman with a very soft voice and a lovely lilting accent. He had me open up the computer and fiddle with miniscule wires and tiny pieces of plastic for a while, and then the computer expired completely.It had previously made whirring wheezing noises and displayed external lights. Now it ceased breathing and only a small green light deep inside it blinked faintly, like a fading heartbeat."This is an act of God," the man said, in that wonderful accent."REALLY?" I cried. "What is?""Your computer is finished as the result of an act of God.""Wait... you think God is personally interested in MY motherboard and processor, in Atlanta, Georgia, on a Tuesday morning?""This is what is called, under your warranty, 'an act of God,'" he said."All right. Well, what does that mean?" I asked, marveling that Dell's warranty included a spiritual component."It means," he said, "that your computer is no longer covered by your warranty."
Drinks ink, but that is not my biggest beef with this machine. USB printers are all a bit flaky, but this one takes the cake. Start scanning, and be prepared to lose the connection after a few minutes and have to uninstall and reinstall the software. The off button has never worked right, either. I think I'll take my old HP in to be repaired...
This router has been a problem since day one. Disconnects every two or three days and I have to unplug it and replug to get it working. I ordered because of the good review.
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.
I purchased our unit in September 2001, and in that time it has broken down 3 times. First the DVD player died, but it was still under warranty so it was eventually repaired by Panasonic.Now, both the VCR and DVD players have stopped working. I expect the cost to repair the unit simply won't be worth it, and I won't be buying anything from Panasonic again.
I really liked this unit when I purchased it. Especially with all of the different formats that it will read. However, in the last month or so, the unit has begun to freeze at random points on almost any DVD I use. The only way to &quot;un-freeze&quot; it is to literally unplug the unit. This usually occurs 30 minutes to an hour into the DVD. I originally though it may have to do with the heat generated by the unit and the rest of the A/V equipment, but even after I moved it out of the cabinet and into a well ventilated area, it still freezes. The unit did not seem warm to the touch either. I used to be a diehard JVC fan, but after this issue and issues I had with my JVC A/V receiver, I have switched to Onkyo and Sony. Good luck!
I think the people who submitted their responses before me basically tell my story as well. I encountered the SAME problem, had to resend it back 3 FRICKIN times (and I had to pay for the shipping), and on the third time, I never even made it to play anything on it. As soon as I turned it on, I got a screen telling me there was an error, and to run the repair utility that came on cd-rom with the device. Needless to say, I ran it some, oh 10+ times, each to no avail. That same time, a small slip of paper was included telling me to hold the forward button down to connect it to the PC. NONE of it worked. (And I thought you couldn't go worse than the Ipod!) If the device didn't constantly crash, and I didn't spend precious time that could've been devoted to more music listening on the phone with their customer service getting new RMA numbers, then my score for the device DEFINITELY would've been more. Although it lacked a FM player (not a biggie, not a big listener), the sound quality was excellent, and the headphones supplied were a perfect compliment to the able capabilities of the machine. I never made use of the picture viewer, but did appreciate the colour screen, nevertheless.Hopefully Samsung has learned from the mistakes made with this device with their new line of mp3 players. I'm not willing to take the chance though. I think I'll consider the iRiver, or perhaps the Creative Zen Vision. At least their users don't complain of constant "HDD failure" :)
Picture quality is very poor. Colors washed out. I replaced the cable with an older cable I had and the picture was perfect. I didn't bother to return it because of the shipping cost. I put it in the garbage.Avoid this brand.H. Selim
But better than the Maxell and the Memorex that I bought around the same time. Those 2 skip and flip. In the TDK pack most of the tapes recorded. In the Maxell and Memorex packs, most did not record.
HiWe ended up with two sets of these somehow, neither worked. I tried different combinations of AC adapters and Transmitters and receivers, did a complete fault tree. I could only get it to control my DVR for about 30 second after unplugging and plugging the power to the receiver. So something was wrong with both sets. Returned for a refund.
I purchased this printer with hopes of using it for my home and growing small business - with the intention of using it to print evelopes, overheads, ..items that require the use of the manual-hand feeder. I have to say that I was VERY disappointed!! When trying to do any of these operations, this printer has given me practically nothing but frustration. Normal printer operation is ok - in fact, the print quality is excellent - but I did have difficulties - more than I have had with any other printers, with my PCs somehow having difficulties sending jobs to this printer. I WOULD NOT recommend purchasing this printer!!!!
Bought it as a replacement for the original charger, got overheated at one point and died. Does not work after just one month of use.
I bought this camera a while ago mostly because I heard it was decent for recording video. What I found was that the video picture is fine but the audio has major noise problems. The microphone has so much noise that it is basically worthless as a video recorder. I didn't expect anything fantastic, but I have a fairly old/cheap casio exilim that records much better audio. The camera takes decent still shots but don't plan on recording any kind of audio. If I knew how bad the audio was I would not have purchased this camera.
Video is clear, audio is okay, but did I mention the lag? The video lags the audio. The lag while talking is worse than a cheap 1960's foreign flick with english voice overs. Did I mention the lag? If you are trying to impress someone, this unit will do the opposite due to the video lag. Did I mention the lag? I double checked my hardware requirments, and my hardware far exceeded the hardware requirments for the unit. Did I mention the lag? I guess if you are not trying to match video up with audio; then, the lag will not matter. Did I mention the lag? How on earth could the other reviews not mention the lag. Did I mention the lag? If there is a chance for lag between video and audio, why is there not an adjustment to sync them up? Did I mention the lag? I am returning this thing and just use my camcorder--for now.
I was completely flummoxed by this complicated product with an absolutely impenetrable instruction manual. I have 3 college degrees, I consider myself computer literate, but this was beyond my imagination. Simple instructions were nowhere to be found. During the set up, the screen said to choose one of two options, I knew which one I wanted but I could not find out how to make the selection. The instructions for making selections must be far separated from the actual tasks described - I could not find it. This product is made in China and I believe the instruction manual was written there also. Avoid this one like the Chinese plague.
I've been charging the player for 4 hours, but it still does not power on. This is the 1st Samsung product ever to disappoint me.
Doesn't Work with XP, even with their drivers.
It is a software for writers unable to create their own story. It is complicated, confusing, unclear interface, poor instruction manual, using their own terms not universally or industry standards, is not included a common sense component - a full word processor - for writing without using another software, not helpful support.You should look for alternatives.
After owning the Celestron 8 SE for 3 years I can safely say buy the Meade LX 8" instead. The optics are good in the Celestron, however the battery power supply that holds 8 AA batteries fails quickly after purchase. A 110 volt power supply comes with the scope, however when the battery power supply fails, or one unplugs the 110 Volt power supply, you will be forced to reset the time and location ever time you use the scope! The whole 8 AA battery holder/power supply needs to re-engineered to have a rechargable Lithium battery power supply akin to a laptop battery. Celestron's customer service is poor, to say the least. Shipping the whole drive back and forth to Celestron at your cost is expensive and time wasting venture that need not happpen if Celestron re-disigned how the telescope is powered. Research for yourself on the web the problems with the drive/ battery supply abd you will see that it is a very common complaint.
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.
I am driving myself crazy trying to configure it. None of the information of my ISP fits into this router.
I bought this item on feb 5 and works good, but the laser detector does not work properly because detect the laser to late, for it detect laser after I passed the moving speed laser box, I sent beltronics and they supose fix it, but technician suggest me to buy the ZR4 shifthing Laser Defence System ($499) from the Escort Company, OMG really bad
I'll start by saying I'm usually skeptical about name brand products being all that much better than cheaper generics. I've recently learned that while that holds true with some items, it's not true with HDMI cables (to an extent, Monster cables for $100 won't be much if any better than a $20 cable). But this is my second order of bottom of the barrel cheap cables and I'm embarrased to say I got burned AGAIN (the others were from a different company). These cables seem to work fine connecting my 1080i DirectTV receiver to my 60" plasma, but when connecting my plasma to the PS3 with full 1080p I got a random flicker every 5 seconds or so.My conclusion is this: If all you want to do is hook up your TV to your cable box you'll probably be fine with these cables. If you're wanting a reliable connection with full 1080p devices and want the best picture out of your HD equipment you should buy a better cable. They also feel very thin which made me nervous right when I got them unboxed. I ordered better ones today, I'll probably just use these in an extra room or with my 720p AppleTV. Just don't work for my "main" living room setup.
I bought 2 of this model for Christmas presents and neither one of them work! It is embarassing getting phone calls from family members telling you that the dvd player you gave them less that 3 months ago is no longer working. One stopped working in February and the other in March. Amazon has been working with me to refund my money, but they reminded me that I have past the 30 day return policy and this was a courtesy return. I have had great experience with Amazon, but I will probably not buy electronics any more from them to avoid any future return problems.
Pros: 12 outlets, laid out in a clever pattern that lets you plug in small wall warts as well as power cords.Cons: Doesn't actually work.I got 4 of these because they have ethernet surge protection, and after a bunch of hardware got fried via ethernet lines during a lightning strike, I decided to spend the money.Well, one of them passes an ethernet signal intermittently, causing connections to drop randomly. Two of the others don't actually pass an ethernet signal at all. Run a direct line between my D-link switch and my eee box, and all is well. Take the same line into the Belkin's ethernet port and run another line between the Belkin and the eee box; no signal. And this is only a 10' run; it's not a struggle for anyone's ethernet hardware. I can only guess it's misdesigned or miswired, and leaks too much current to ground. Given the power available on an ethernet line, that would be a substantial leak.If they got the ethernet wrong, who knows if they got the rest right?Back they go.
At first I was impressed with functionality of compartments of this bag and how easily adjustable they are to fit my 20D, different lenses, flash, etc. As other reviewers have said, it fits a lot of camera equipment.However, future use revealed a huge flaw in design and most troubling - in technical data on this backpack. Canon states that it is "Constructed of waterproofed polyester and nylon" and "Water repellant and urethane coated for extra durability" BUT, the bag lucks all this protection on the side that leans to your back, when you wear it (padded side), so water from rain easily seeps inside backpack. I got under rain and mist for about 3 hours and all equipment was wet from back, padded side. This is totally unacceptable! I got to return it.
This is an awful product. While chatting over, the person on the other side would have a hard time distinguishing you from your dog. The microphone works well in comparison to the picture quality. But when you compare it with other descent webcams, it fails miserably. If your mic is even somewhere near your speakers, it produces a very bad interference.To sum up, I will just say, I have already ordered a return receipt from amazon, after using the webcam for not even a week.
LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, I LAID OUT A LOT OF MONEY FOR ONE OF THESE WHEN THEY FIRST CAME TO MARKET. IT WORKED OK FOR A WHILE, BUT THEN (AS SEEMS TO BE THE PATTERN) IT TOOK ON A QUIRKY NATURE THAT CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE UNTIL THE MACHINE BECAME NEXT TO USELESS. MYSTERIOUS "DISC ERRORS" PREVENTED THE PLAYING OF DISCS THAT I KNEW TO BE PERFECTLY GOOD AND IT LOST THE ABILITY TO ERASE DVD-RW. TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS I REPLACED THIS PIECE OF JUNK WITH A PANASONIC DMR-E80H. THE PANASONIC IS FAR MORE CAPABLE WHEN IT COMES TO RECORDING DVD, PLUS IT HAS AN80GB HARD DRIVE, ALL FOR HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LESS. IT IS TOO SOON TO SAY HOW RELIABILITY WILL BE, BUT IT ABSOLUTELY COULD NOT BE ANY WORSE THAN THE FAR MORE EXPENSIVE PHILIPS. SAVE YOUR MONEY!
Funny thing that I have found this same sentence &quot;The picture is not to be believed. HDTV at its best. DVD viewing sensational. I am impressed. &quot; in many reviews.I think that the Samsung marketing guys are working hard tryng to impress us.
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
If you only use your memory stick for games buy it but if not just get something more expensive.
Insensitive in motion so that difficult to point a right place on the monitor, especially in slow motion.Click error happens so just a click frequently opens a file.Do you really want to pay that amount?I gaurantee that any cheap mouse under 10 bucks would be much better.
After about 14 months, this unit began shutting itself complete off for no apparent reason. This happened mostly at night (so it wasn't while under heavy load). The entire entertainment center was dead. The LCD was off, no alarms or other indications. It was like it was just shut off. Pete (see reviews) had similar situation with his unit.I gave it two stars, because it has saved us on multiple occasions in the early days. The alarm and LCD display was informative, particularly on low/high voltage.I really like this unit but feel that it should have lasted longer than 14 months. Based on the number of others that have had this same issue (on this website and others), They have a real problem with the design of this unit and should be contacting their customers for repair/advise/comments.UPDATE: 06/21/2012 I took recommendations of others who have reviewed this product and purchased another battery. It seems to have solved the problem and running smoothly under a light load for a few days. I'm going to run it for some time before I put my home audio setup on it, but so far so good. I am keeping the rating at two stars - the battery should not have failed so quickly.
I ordered the "refurbished" version from "Happyezdeals" for my son in Oregon. I expected him to have lots of pictures for me already, but then I just got an e-mail that they had "just" sent it. So I am not a happy camper! Not only that, but the vendor writes: "I took a great care to give you the best service possible. And I hope that you will evaluate this transaction positively." Yeah. The price seems very good, and I hope that the card has arrived and works for my son. I'll let you know. In the mean time, I'd advise that you avoid this vendor if you are in a hurry.
After several years of frustration with spending hundreds of dollars a year on color cartridges when basically only printing in black and white, I've decided to just throw this thing away and purchase another product. According to Epson's on-line FAQs, the unit consumes a certain amount of color ink even when printing black only. However, I've had to replace WAY more color than B&W cartridges. I just spent 15 minutes on the phone with their techie, who told me we could change the printer-driver to black only. But I would have to buy ANOTHER Magenta cartridge to do that, because "the printer will not function with an incomplete cartridge set". I invited him to have a look at this amazon page if he thought my complaint was unique.
I have a 15" dell flat screen, and was looking for a privacy screen that would fit and protect my information. The Clamps don't stretch far enough to slide onto the screen.AND it doesn't protect any of the information on my screen. Anyone who walks by can still see perfectly fine. Its more of a glare or dust guard. Not sure how this qualifies as a privacy filter at all.
Listen to the other reviewers - the cord falls apart within a few months.
If you are looking for a wireless router that improves signal strength to your wireless g devices, don't get this router. Do not believe DLink's sales literature on this router saying that it improves signal to wireless g devices. After 2 hours on the phone with DLink tech support (including second tier)they finally confessed that this router does not perform any better than a wireless g router when talking to wireless g devices. DLink is falsely advertising the capabilities of this product. I won't buy another product from them again.
We purchased this cd player for our son to listen to at night at bedtime. It appealed to us because it seemed to be built pretty tough and seemed to be un-cluttered and easy enough for a four year old to use. It never worked quite right. Most of the time it did not work at all. It finally just stopped working and Target exchanged it for us without any problem. After about six months, the replacement unit is now not working. This time I hope that Target will just refund us. Pass this one up.
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.
these cables are cheap, might as well go elsewhere and buy them from monoprice for $3
I had to return mine. I should have done more research first, but was shocked to discover it doesn't support NFS, which is critical for Unix connectivity (particularly non-Linux, since Linux can limp along with the SMB connectivity). Too bad - it was quiet and had a nice admin interface, but it's both more expensive and less capable than the Promise SmartStor equivalent product (you have to add your own disks to the Promise, but how hard is that? You can shop for the cheapest/best disks instead of taking whatever Buffalo bundles in this product).What kind of manufacturer ships NAS with limited connectivity options? Lame.Note that there *is* a reasonably active hacker community for the Buffalo products, but they mostly focus on the Linkstation, not the Terastation. I believe there is a user-mode NFS implementation available for the Terastation if you don't mind voiding your warranty for a slow and non-robust NFS solution. The Buffalo hacking community seems much less active and helpful than, say, the Broadcom-based router hacking community (Linksys etc, e.g. DD-WRT), so I wouldn't hold my breath for a real in-kernel NFS implementation for the Terastation.I've ordered the Promise instead.
First let me say that many will probably be happy with this machine and will not notice the flaw I am about to mention that will ultimately cause me to return this unit (purchased here at Amazon by the way...)The thing is beautiful and classy. It is just the type of look I wanted for my desk here at work.The problem is CD playback. I am a radio DJ, and most of the music I play are playbacks of radio programs, live concert recordings, etc.This unit for whatever reason, puts a space between every track you listen to, without regard for whether there should be one or not.I create many of my discs on CDR from my own radio programs. These discs are created so as not to have any space between the tracks, and they play fine everywhere else that I play them. It is an irritation that I cannot live with.The problem is actually not only with CDRs, or even with live or 'no-space-between' recordings. It extends to commercially produced CDs. At this moment I am listening to a store bought audio CD on the unit through my professional SONY MDR-V6 headphones. The player inserts an irritating and audible cut-out between every track of this studio album.I hope Philips considers this problem worthy of a recall, because I enjoy Philips products and this is just unacceptable.I have already sent my opinion to them this morning...It really could be such a nice unit.
The VCR cannot, of course, tape DVDs, but more importantly, theVCR cannot be programmed for repeating events! The front-paneldisplay doesn't tell how much time the tape or DVD has beenplaying or even whether there's a tape or disc inside. Thecombination stop/eject VCR button is annoying as well.
I received this camera as a gift in early November to use for the holidays this year. But after returning twice I decided to go another direction. This camera seems to have a problem with noise (funny lines and shapes) on recordings. I spoke to Sharp the first time this happened, and the service person asked if I was using TDK tapes. I answered yes, and the Sharp service person told me that TDK tapes leave a residue on the heads wich cause major problems for the camera. I was only ever able to get five good minutes of recording on either of the two cameras I had.
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.
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.
Put these on and ride a bike or anything active. They fall right out. Lame.
I received this drive as a give from my wife for Christmas. I have return 4 of them since then.The drive work well for about two weeks, then for some reason it heats and you no longer can read any saved file that are stored on the disk.I can see having a problem with one maybe two drives, but come on now I am working on my fifth drive.By the way there is about a two week turn around time on getting a new drive.Stay way from the product
Sony has stopped supporting the e-marker and is offering refunds to anyone who already has one.
I read through the reviews and was very enthusiastic so I bought this remote. I began programming it and was very pleased with the results until I tried to get the code for my almost-new Samsung DVD-VCR combo unit. The manual had no codes at all for that category! I contacted Sony's support via Web Chat and they DO NOT support DVD-VCR combo units. BEWARE if you are purchasing this and have this need (or might in the future). It blows my mind why they don't support these. This is going back to the store and I'll switch back to the One For All brand that I have had in the past. I liked the layout and buttons a bit better on the Sony but it doesn't matter at this point. Good luck!
I bought this drive because of the removable SD card. However, the drive has a couple of glaring flaws:1. The first problem is that the male plug connector is too short. The drive won't seat in many USB slots without using the extension cord. If the plug was just a little longer--say, the same size as on the extension cord--it would fit.2. The extension cord is way, way too long and bulky. The drive itself is small and easily carried in your pocket. But if you have to carry the extension cord with it, it's no longer easily portable.Just extend the male plug (about 2/10 of a cent's worth of materials) and this would be an absolute winner!
As ususal Linksys tech support is lousy. This time it was "ALAN". They ask for all sorts of info but give none back. I spent over 30 minutes giving info and waiting... for nothing. Another 'helper' said he would call back in 2-3 minutes but never did. That's why I called "ALAN".I guess I'll try another brand. Probably get the same result but there is always a chance that someone competent will help me. I won't count on it though.
I had no complaints about my HDP40 until after a month when the cooling fan started to make enough noise it was interferring with the tuner and TV sound. I returned it to Samsung for warranty repair (they have only one authorized repair center in NJ) and it took six weeks for them to return it. It worked fine for another two weeks, but now the fan is beginning to get loud again. I'm not sure what to do at this point since I don't want to ship it back for another six weeks of doubtful repair ...I don't think I'd buy another Samsung home theater system.
I purchased this printer from a dealer that stated the printer was in acceptable condition...But what I found out was the printer was broke and needs repairs..Had I know that, I could have saved my money on purchasing from him and had my old printer fixed.I have used a Lexmark X5470 printer for years and my lexmark starting leaking ink, so I decided to order a new one from Amazon. I received the Lexmark x5470 in satisfactory time....But when I installed it on my PC found out that the printer does not work...The paper feed tray and roller on inside of printer was broken and would not work....This was so a WASTE of money...WOULD NOT RECOMMEND PURCHASING ANYTHING FROM THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM.
I recently purchased a Humax DVR / DVD Recorder and what followed was the worst customer experience of my life!!! The unit I purchased had a noisy fan and by noisy I don't mean a soft humming in the background but a fast consistent ticking noise. You can't help but hear it. I have a DVR from my Satellite company which does have a humming noise but faint and hardly noticeable. This noise is different. I requested a replacement and was duly advised that it would take 2 to 5 working days. Since TIVO was using Fedex and I typically have a problem receiving packages from Fedex I called after two working days for a tracking number. What followed was a nightmare. Over a 10 day period I made over a dozen calls. On every call I waited a minimum of 45 minutes sometimes over an hour to be serviced. Each time I was told that they had no means of obtaining the return shipping tracking number as this was done manually and they would call be back. I WAS NEVER CALLED BACK EVER!!! What was interesting was that to get to customer support you had to call the sales number which was answered pretty quickly but then you were placed in another queue for issues and that was where the marathon wait started. After 10 days and countless hours waiting on the phone I begged and pleaded with the support person who finally decided to create a new order for me. I received the new unit two days later only to find that the replacement unit had the same problem with the noisy fan. By this time I had had enough. I called (a 1 hour wait) to return the unit only to be told I would have to pay for shipping. After a heated argument with the customer service representative they agreed to pay for shipping and refund my money. This has not happened yet so I wait with bated breathe to see if I will get back my lifetime subscription payment and the money paid for the unit.
this remote will work great if your equiptment is older, however be warned that it has limited to no functionality on some newer tvs and components.
Bought this .mp3 player to replace my Samsung YP-T7J player since it can hold 2X the music and I can replace the battery while the Samsung rechargable lasted only 8 hours on long trips.The problem I encountered when using the Muvo supplied software, it put half the songs in an individual "folder" format for each song and the remaining songs in individual .mp3 files without the "folders".Problem with this is the player cannot access the .mp3 files in the folders, only the individual ones. I'm at a loss why it does this and cannot access the songs in "folders". I tried everything and finally just erased them in the player.I'm not a tech wiz so I might be doing something wrong. Only fact my Samsung never had this problem and is much easier to operate.It's annoying Creative doesn't explain how to properly download files into this player.
The "new" firmware on this, 1.03, will cause the router to forget the admin login information, forcing the user to reconfigure it. This happens after a day or so of use.Do a search for: d link firmware 1310 1.03 bugThe clueless boneheads at Dlink that let this firmware go out act just as clueless about this issue, even though it has been reported by at dozens of users. The bug has been out for 6 months, and no fix from them, so you know what kind of company you are dealing with here.I will never again purchase anything made by this sory excuse for a tech company.KP
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.
If it were possible to give a NEGATIVE REVIEW, I would. We purchased a Western Digital with the express purchase of backing up all of our data on our MacBook Pro. This included ALL of the photos from my daughter's wedding, legal documents, and over a thousand PURCHASED ITunes songs. When we could not get the computer to recognize the "My Book," we brought it in to the Apple Genius Bar. The staff tried to reinstall the software, put the "My Book" into the USB port and waited for the computer to recognize it. It did not. The entire external drive had failed. We have only accessed the information stored on the external drive several times - and then, mostly, just to add new data to store. Otherwise, the drive has been protected and carefully stored. There was absolutely NO REASON other than faulty manufacturing for the "My Book" to fail. What we have lost cannot be replaced. It is devastating and one expects MORE and BETTER from a major company. We are disgusted at the failure, at the company and at the manner in which we understand Western Digital has handled the repeated failure of its products - which is to ignore them.
The cord was too short for what I needed. To get the 12-foot extension I was looking for, I found I actually needed a 25-foot cord. However, there was nothing actually wrong with the GE product and it arrived on time.
Had great luck with Linksys in the past. But, I can't get more than a couple of weeks out of this box before it needs to be reset...which, of course, wipes out all your configuration settings. At first I thought it was just the WiFi connection, because I use that more frequently than wired. But, I've discovered that the wired ports stop working, as well. Reset the router....zingo... it starts working again....for a few hours to 2 weeks. I am running the latest firmware offered by Cisco/Linksys. I'm shopping for another brand.
These headphones have a good sound if you plan on using them alone in your room by yourself. The sound leakage is unbelievable you can hear the music just as good with the headphones off as you can with them on. I thought grado made these to be portable but they are not very realistic for people who plan on traveling or even using them in a dorm room. The design is very uncomfortable as well, don't plan on wearing these for more than 30 min. I thought the idea of portable headphones was the luxury of privacy, I'm better off buying a portable stereo than going with igrado. I'm pissed so many people recommended these.
I like the quality of the case and battery. Apart from these two items other items are just junk, packed to look the package big. Doesn't worth the price. I didn't returned because the return policy with the seller was not that good.
First day: amazing. Then they slowly declined from there. Sadly, you get what you pay for. Originally I laughed - HARD - when I saw the price. But, I needed new headphones and these had incredible reviews for the price. Sad to say, they lasted about a week and a half. Pretty dang good sound, and I couldn't hear a thing with them in, but by the end of the week, the sound was breaking up, and finally the comfortable plastic sleeve came completely off. Don't waste your money.
The camera is small and lightweight. The battery is pretty good.The menu is not user friendly. For someone who is unwilling to read a camera manual, or someone who isn't familiar with most cameras, the camera is a pain. The interface is not intuative-- at ALL. I say that as a "techie."The camera has problems with shutter speed. There is a serious, problemic lag between photos. I have to hold the camera for at least several seconds for the image not to be blurred. It's ruined many photos for me. Even my 5+ year old digital camera doesn't blur photos and have such a horrible lag as this.Usually I like Samsung products, but I'm dissapointed with the performance of this item. I say that haven't used it nearly 1.5 years now. I wish I had purchased something else. Perhaps at the time of purchase, it was an "ok" camera, but now.. it's behind on so many levels. Even when it first came out, CNet gave it a rather bad review.If you find it cheap, and don't want to take action shots-- such as someone posing for you (hah!) for 10 seconds or longer, it could work for you. The shutter lag is a huge issue. I can't express this enough. The image quality-- when it actually doesn't blur the photos-- is okay. It's not stellar, not great, but decent. I plan on getting something else in the near future.
I was aware of many negative reviews about excessive ink consumption of this product but decided to make a purchase anyway because I believed in Canon quality and had an expectation of years of trouble free service.But 3 days ago it displayed a dreadful error code UA00 and stopped working completely after 1yr and 5mon of light mainly printing usage.I can live with a bad luck but not with a bad,out of warranty printer.If I drive 20 miles to the nearest Canon service center and pay $65, I will be able to decide what to do next. Whether throw it away or have it repaired.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The wires tear apart way to easy. I don't suggest using this if you expect to put any stress on it at all.
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.
I bought this item a few days ago, and I started to use it today.I found it cannot spary out liquids,because the upper hole is blocked.I am very disapppointed.
There's nothing "wrong" with this product, but I don't like it. I bought it because it stated it is narrow enough to use on planes or buses. The truth is, it's not. It's also pretty heavy and I had bought it because I have a bad neck and need something I can roll behind me instead of carrying it. I've gone back to a carrying bag rather than use this one.
I was able to set up the radio ok, but I can't get any reception at all. I've walked all through my house and all around the outside of my house and can't pick up anything. Terrible reception. This model is going back.
I would really like to give this sw a 5 star because of the sound quality but unfortunately because of the failure rate maybe a 2 star is too much.You have to have special tools to get the back off.The amp module was replaced under warranty but the unit has failed again.It was working before a left for a few days andupon my return it would not produce any sound.So there you go.I have to cart it off again to a repair shop but it's only 30k away.Good luck if you have to send it to another city.
I have been through a number of Sony DVD players, most recently this one. After a year and a half, it just quit playing all discs. Keep looking, there must be a better quality product out there.
I was warned to only buy an OEM bulb. I paid extra for what I thought was a "SONY" bulb, but got the same piece of crap aftermarket bulb sold elsewhere for much less. Bulb lasted less than 30 days. I will contact Sony consumer affairs and call attention to this company selling a bulb in a brown box with a cheaply printed Sony logo on it. Avoid this vendor..no exception...they are unethical and fraudulent.
I upgraded to an optical mouse because I was tired of always having to clean the old trackball mice or just live with a stutter mouse that can't quite point at the thing you want to click. Optical is definitely the way to go.My only gripe with the Microsoft Intellimouse Optical is that I just didn't like the shape. I use the mouse in a home office that doesn't have a lot of desk space and, apparently, I need to pick up the mouse to move it sometimes. The shape of the Intellimouse Optical with it's extra side buttons makes it hard for me to grip it on the sides to pick it up. I'm used to the old Microsoft mouse shape that's smaller in my hands and straight up and down on the sides making it a lot easier to grip if you need to pick it up.I also thought the extra side buttons would be cool, particular in browsing (assigned to back and forward), but they just seemed to get in the way more than they were useful.So, I'm off to find a different optical mouse that's more akin to the old, smaller Microsoft mouse shape, but optical is definitely the way to go. No complaints about the optical part - it is definitely the way to go.
When I bought the unit, I loved it. Then after recording many items onto a disk, the disk became unreadable. Oh, my first use of memorex media. I switched back to old reliable TDK. Nope. It wrote a whole disk of recordings, but cannot reliably read them, nor can I transfer them to a computer or play the disk on a DVD player. It stoped working, was expensive, is not that old, and I don't know what to do.
Installed software is unnecessary and it creates lots of headache. And it can be a nice way for viruses to spread.
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 ?????
I found this camera VERY unsatisfactory. It seems like a waste to even produce something of such poor quality. No flash, does not focus well on still objects. The pictures are grainy at best, not at all like the ones in the sample gallery. Hardly worth giving this to a beginner, they will only be disappointed in the ability of the camera. If you are a photographer, forget it. You truly get what you pay for. Not worth the shipping cost. What was Polaroid thinking?
On paper the product looked great. And the box is small and sleek. But when my drive arrived and I followed the directions and plugged it into my USB hub I got complaints from my usb bus along the lines of 'voltage overload'. And I smelt a burning plastic. It never worked, and I think my hub and one of the ports on my USB card are now burnt out. I was not impressed.
I purchased two of these for my wife and myself and both of the units had the exact same problem as mentioned by the below reviewer. A very annoying and noticeable hissing/buzzing sound came through both the speakers and headphones when listening at quiet volumes. The only way to stop the hissing is to pull the player off the charger and use the aux cord or turn on the backlight of the ipod. Additionally, the clock on my player doesn't work. These are going back to the store; don't waste your time or money.
I downloaded a core temperature module for the PC to evaluate the claim of this product. Several days of testing indicated that this product made no difference when used or not used.
Used one battery in a night owl optics vision. Lasted only one month. Have put the second one in so we'll see if it lasts any longer!
This little, cheap device would always drop the connection. You get what you paid for. I went ahead and spent more on a D-Link G with a power booster. Connection is now rock solid
I first bought this product from Office Depot thinking that the quality of the product would be the same as OEM. It isn't! I tried two ink cartridges with no success whatsoever. There are streaks, smudges, and lines across the page. Finally I went back and bought the OEM. Don't believe guarantees will make this the same quality as OEM!
I have the 18-250 lens for my Sony a700 and this fisheye lens doesn't fit. It even came with an adapter ring that isn't listed as needed, and it still doesn't fit.
I bought this machine to replace a broken AT&amp;T product. I have found the reliability of GE and AT&amp;T answering machines low (none has lasted more than 2 years), and I chose the Panasonic based on Amazon recommendations and the brand name.It has been a disappointment. The most serious problem is tge poor sound quality: much worse that the one it replaced, so much that I cannot decipher several messages.The ergonomics are also inferior to my previous answering machines. The most common functions (&quot;play new messages&quot;, &quot;erase&quot;, etc) use small buttons, lined among other functions; the LED display is very dark; etc.This product is not worth the price.
Stay away from this one. When I opened the package everything inside was covered with a film of some kind of black dust. The instruction booklet was written by someone with severe language (English) problems. One of a hundred examples: "Avoid children pampering." The instructions would have been humorous if they had been comprehensible. I am reasonably intelligent and mechanically astute but some of the instructions were impenetrable. Activating and deactivating remotely by phone has a serious shortcoming. Dunno about you but I want to leave my answering machine on while I am traveling; the remote activate/deactivate cannot be done unless you leave your answering machine turned off. The instruction booklet tells you this - but the promotional material doesn't. I have to believe that some of these positive reviews here have been written by someone from the company (who might have better spent time writing the instruction booklet).
I downloaded my movie to the Zen: W and when I played it the rendering of any fast movement was more annoying. Watching this felt like the effect of being in a haunted house with a stroblight wacking out your eyes ability to comprhend what's really going on. One of the earlier review shyly mentioned this, but to me was a big no no. To be fair I'm used to Zen's: M, though smaller doesn't have a big of an issue with movement and brighter, richer colors.
Wish I knew that one can ONLY use ITUNES to get music on the Ipod Shuffle. That's .99cents per song! NOT GOOD :(
This is the worst product HP has ever invented. After installing a brand new product, I was able to make 2 DVD's. The software that came with it wasn't very user friendly though. And then when I made DVD copies, it got stuck 2 times. Then even with technical support, the system keeps crashing and freezing while I'm burning. Then it showed a "Code 10" which means there is a malfunction in the HP hardware and tech support even said that he expected it! So he suggested to have it exchanged. And I did. Then with the newly-opened-from-the box hardware, I was able to burn 2 dvd's and then it malfunctioned again. I already wasted several dvd-r's worth $2 each just trying to get the movie writer to work. Don't buy this. It doesn't work. The one star rating is for the 2 dvd's I burned after opening it from the box. Other than that, it's a waste of time, money, and effort!!!
I bought this product out of my foolishness despite reading some bad reviews about it. I needed 2 enclosures and this seemed just the right product for money. Unfortunately my Seagate hard drive simply died when I installed that drive in it. I thought it was a coincidence and placed another hard drive in it that worked fine for about a month. Last night that hard drive stopped working. I opened the enclosure and removed My Maxtor 300 GB drive that had burnt!! all the plastic of the power supply had melted. I suspect that this enclosure is unable to issue a consistent voltage and burns the drives. PLEASE NEVER BUY THIS ENCLOSURE IF YOU WISH TO SAVE YOUR DATA AND DRIVE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
I bought this player as a christmas present for my wife. 3/4 way through the first disk we played on it (naturally on 31 days after purchase) the dvd player froze. Now it will not load any disk or just says that there is no disk.Have tried to contact apex via e-mail (customerservice@apexdigital.com), but the e-mail address is not valid. Have tried calling (866-4APEXGO), but can't get through.This product sucks, the customer service from apex sucks. I shouldn't have been cheap, should have bought a Toshiba.
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
Radio takes alot out of you when trying to deal with XM "listener care"skyfi 3 has lots of bells and whistles but have fun trying to dial them in. thats why XM is dumping them for a low price, delphi made another bad product. Once XM gets your money and overcharges you for socalled 3 month prepay and 6.99 a month for additional radio lies, your on your own. the best way to deal with this radio is have it professionally installed with an FM direct module (i installed this myself) and play with it using the manual. the asian listener care personnel are zero help in any category. this is true for and part of XM. 800-XMRADIO gets you only to the phillipines and have fun trying to get thier broken english, frustration level......98 out of 1000
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.
As other people have written, the picture for this product is misleading - it shows a different cable than what is offered.
Owned this camera approx 14 months, minimally used.Now have infamous "lens cap error," I was unable to record my son's first Christmas, and am dealing with the worst customer service I've ever encountered. STAY AWAY!
I ordered this to replace my old clock radio. I had had it for awhile before I tried the CD player. I couldn't get it to work. I read the instructions and did what it said but it would start to spin and then stop. I thought it must be me, so every time someone more knowledgeable about electronics came I had them try. No one can get it to play. Unfortunately, I have waited too long to return it and am now stuck with it.
The case for the camera is very nice. The second part of the shipment - the batteries and charger was'nt. The batteries were so swolen that they could not fit in the camera; the charger didn't work with rechargeable batteries I already had.
I bought this item as an accessory for my Garmin eTrex Venture Cx. I found a link to this handlebar mount in the accessories section in the Garmin eTrex Venture Cx product description. This led me to believe that the two items were compatible - this turned out not to be true!The battery cover does not fit, due to the memory card slot on the Venture Cx GPS (the GPS unit is a bit to wide here). However the handlebar mount still fit the GPS, using the (rather fragile) clip that came with the product.The appropriate accessories for this unit can be found via Garmin, but is not sold by Amazon at the time of writing.I have given this item one star, because it was not what I expected when I bought it, and that I was mislead by the false links.
This is a webcam that wouldn't pass for good unless it came out in 1990. This sucks! the quality of video even when using the low light setting is that of a nes 8-bit video game. This camera is the Atari of cameras. Anyone who says its good must only be using it in the daytime with perfect lighting and have very low standards for what they perceive to be "good" visual quality. Seriously I don't understand how so many people can give this a decent rating It's BAD! even for the price you can get a HP 3100 HD cam with a light, higher resolution, and way better all around. For same price pretty much. As of writing this I'm talking about 20$ range. Save yourself from a life of mediocre and sub-par quality. Save your money for anything better.
I had a multipass C555 that had worked for 13 years without a flaw. I just purchased the L120 because laser printing was crisp and neat. This machine is really hot, it almost toast the paper. The software does not allow you to fax from the PC or to keep track of your faxed work as older Cannon models do. It does not allow the any external phone to ring more than once before taking over with a silence mode ring.I wasted my time and money.
The product works as advertised but the load on the batteries is pretty high during the brief moment when there is a transmission. The batteries included where not up to the task (their voltage dropped by almost 1.5V) especially in cold weather. Everything is now fine but the weather is not as cold as it was and that's why I would hesitate to recommend this transmitter. Same remarks for the Skylink keychain transmitters.
I purchased this item because of the low price. However, I got exactly what I paid for. I have installed many hardward devices on my computer but have had no success with the card. Every device I have plugged in does not work. This includes iPod, camcorder and camera. I would agree with many of the previous reviewers - spend a little more money and get a better quality product.
TO PUT IT IN ONE WORD THIS ADAPTER SUCKS. EVERY CHANNEL SOUNDED TERRIBLE. DONT WASTE YOU MONEY
I can not install the software. It showed (can't find slee.dll).Please respond immediately.I am still waiting for the answer.I left two email to software and amazon.Nobody responds.Please let me know what is going on.Thanks,Boone Tarb
Does not compare with Motorola. The range was poor. Interestingly, when I pressed the call button, that was transmitted but the recipient couldn't pick up my voice and vice versa. If they work for you, then you have a good deal. But not for me.
I've appreciated my HP printers in the past, but this modelHP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q7311A#ABA)seems wonky and breaks down at a pin drop. I've had three in the past 2 years, each returned for major problems, and now the bulb has gone out on the third. No more for me, thanks.
Looks nice, the little thing that plugs into the earphone jack is handy. For $8 I expected months of use, not weeks. Poor quality. The tip is too soft now to use with any accuracy, and having to resort to multiple taps, pokes, jabs, touches is just annoying. I won't buy this brand again.I have a full size targus stylus that is going strong after 5 weeks. It cost $13.
Too bad I had to give it 1-star.I agree with the previous reviewer who suggests that you run (don't walk) away from this printer. I would extend that to suggest that you should carefully check out any Canon multi-function printer (MP printer series) for the following issues.The Canon MP830 printer seems to be designed to guzzle color ink when printing in duplex (2-sided) grayscale (black & white) mode. In my opinion, this is a profit driven decision by Canon to extract as much money as possible from their customer's wallets. Apparently, many other Canon printers were designed with the same philosophy in mind.Somehow this printer has consistently received good to excellent reviews. It is interesting that you rarely, if ever see these issues in printer reviews, even from presumably "consumer" driven magazines that specifically rate printers. These reviews are usually based on criteria like ink consumption, image quality, and cost per page - all of which suffer with this printer in greyscale duplex (2-sided black and white) mode. Hmmm....Here is how I got there:- Canon is apparently aware of the ink guzzling issue, and refuses to fix it. In fact, others claim it is intentionally designed this way (I believe that's true). In the software world, we have a joke for this: It's not a bug, it's a feature!- one of the main reasons that consumers will be attracted to this printer is because of the duplex printing capabilities.- users often turn-off color printing and print in greyscale to save money, unless they want color printing for a specific document.- Apparently, the claim from Canon is that black ink will "bleed through" so their MP830 design forces the printer to use color ink when printing in greyscale duplex mode. This does not happen (as much) in single sided grayscale mode, which seems to use mainly black ink and has much better print quality than two-sided grayscale mode.- I have never seen bleed through in single-sided grayscale mode, even with very cheap paper.- This mixture of color inks to create black, gives a vastly inferior print when compared to using black ink.- Canon goes further by even preventing operation of the printer if ANY of the color cartridges run out, even though you are greyscale mode. Hmm... again.- Canon (and other printer manufacturers) realize that much of their profit from an inkjet printer comes from future sales of ink, rather than the the cost of the printer itself.Hence, the printer seems to be designed to gulp down as much expensive ink as possible, without regard for image quality. I believe that this is a cynical ploy to extract as much cash from the consumer as physically possible, without regard for quality.
This MP3 player will work well for a while (except for headphones which will suck from the very beginning). But after a while it won't turn on and there won't be anything you can do about it. This happened to me, and the same thing happened to a friend who warned me about the problem a little too late. Coby customer service is also bad, and returning it wasn't an option for me as the warranty is up after just 90 days. Maybe they don't expect it to last much longer than that, or maybe they just hope it won't malfunction before then. Either way, the length of the warranty isn't that good a sign. I give it one star because Amazon won't seem to let me give it none.
I guess I had to put at least on star on it. The device is probably very good but does not come with a driver. I was unable to find a driver for it on the net.
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.
Oh, how I wish I could give this terrible product 0 stars! One star is one too many!I didn't expect great prints from a printer with this low of a cost but the initial print quality was only barely acceptable. After just 3 prints, the grays in my pictures started printing as light blue. After 6 prints, the black started printing in streaks and the pink stopped working. Cleaning the cartridges' print heads fixed the problem for the pink but not the black. If I print out a letter, it is so streaked that it is unreadable. If I print a picture, it is washed-out, blurry AND streaked. After going through all the offical help steps, the official recomemdation is to replace the black cartridge - after less than 10 prints! At this rate, it will cost me $3 per page to use this printer!I needed something that would print at least decent quality pictures and text - this was not it!Be warned - YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! Spend little - get VERY little in return! If you want a decent ink jet printer - stick with HP, or possibly Epson or Canon. Do NOT waste your money on a Lexmark product.
I originally purchased one of these batteries as an extra for my Canon 30D. However, after receiving it, a professional photography recommended getting non-branded version from a different website. The price of those non-branded versions was $8 each, I returned this and ordered 5 of the others for the same price as one of the Canon's. The non-branded batteries have been working just great.This is one case where I personally chose to skip the Canon brand...most everything else I have is Canon branded.
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.
The best word that I can come up with to describe this camera is adequate. I did not expect this camera to be spectacular, but I did think that the camera would take decent pictures in dark places. I was wrong! This camera requires a certain amount of lighting. You can change the the brightness of the camera but that only helps a little. The pictures tend to be somewhat grainy if taken a few feet away. I did not try using the mp3 player, nor will I ever because I have no use for it(i have an ipod). I did end up getting a better but more expensive camera. Overall, I would recommend this camera if you are only going to use it in brightly lit locations and do not mind grainy pictures. If you want memorable good quality photographs, I would reccomend investing in a better camera.
I have owned several pairs of Skull Candy earbuds and have always been satisfied with them. I was hoping to step-up to a nicer pair of headphones and I was sorely disappointed.The product never worked. All it could play was the background music. No vocals, no lead. Pure garbage.The "subwoofer pack" is a joke. Just a big hunk of plastic on a wire.I'll stick with the $10 ear buds.
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.
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.
The picture shows just the ram head, the product also has the text 'RAM' underneath which. I have just used a black marker rather than send it back, fine if your Dodge is a ram.....
I just plugged in my wieless keyboard and it cant find any of the drivers for it. I have windws 7 and I went to the webssite and they only have a MAX OS image file .dmg so you have to go convert it then burn it to the disk but keep saying its invalid. If I dont get it to work byt tommrow im returning it.
This is the worst camera I ever owned. The shutter speed is so slow that if you take a photo of a person walking in the room, you get an empty room. By the time the camera clicks you missed the moving image even if you change the speed or type of image, same result...awful..I purchased from here through Beach Camera and couldn't return it because I had sent in the rebate...UGH...Don't buy.
Don't waste your money and time.The router crashes every 2 or 3 hours and you need to reset it to get it to work again. It can not reset itself after the crash, you need to do it manually by unpluging & pluging the power.I tried to upload the latest firmware, but the file downloaded from cisco's website did not work either.It gave an error message indicating that "the firmware was not a proper firmware"I tried to call Cisco for further support, they asked me to create a Cisco account first so that they could assist me over the phone.If you dont have a Cisco account , they will not help you. I don't want to waste my time to deal with this junk.I am returning it back, and I will buy another brand router.
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 !
This product is described as a "Data/Charge" cable that is "Compatable with all iPods except 1G and 2G". It did not take long for me to discover that this was incorrect... all I had to do was look at the package, it clearly says "Data sync only with 3G iPod". I purchased this item for a customer that wanted to charge his 3G iPod on his new laptop that did not have a mini-firewire port. The product description for this item seems to indicate that it would charge a 3G iPod since they are "compatable" but it definitely does not. Buyer beware.
I just got the camera after shiping it to one of my friends in US and he sent it back to me to Cairo. I am really shocked of the poor quality of images. I keep asking my self how can they sell a product like this. I tried it for few minutes then relized that the normal place to put it in is the trash. I paid $80 and got nothing. It is too slow for preview, quality is poor, and never think about taking outdoor photos because you won't see anything. I have TT2 palm with high resolution screen and 24 bit color. When you move the photos to the PC, they are extermly bad and unacceptable. If I were in the US I am sure I would return it back.
This laptop looks great but its performance is very poor in several areas. First, the battery overheats to the extent that after an hour or so, the area around the touchpad is literally too hot to touch for any period of time. Second, the wireless capacity is absolute garbage. Even sitting next to my router, I loose my wireless signal every couple of minutes. Meanwhile, my brother's Dell keeps a signal into the next zip code. Don't get me wrong, I dislike Dells, which is the reason I bought an Averatec in the first place. But my purchase was misguided. If you're going to spend $1000+ on a laptop, get an HP, or suck it up and get a cheap IBM.
We never really had this printer working well. It was always tricky to get things to print correctly, the printer wells are difficult to access. The printer won't print if any cartridge is empty. Cartridges are not recyclable or refillable. We never had good color reproduction and didn't bother printing photos. The tiny LCD screen is impossible to read. Now, the black won't even print. Scanning is pretty difficult (although it copies relatively easily). We are getting rid of it today and getting a new printer.
save up your money and buy some digital speakers, these have the quality of a subwoofer and 2 regular computer speakers.
This item is strategicaly packaged to look like an Apple Product, but don't be fooled like I was. They sound horrible!!
These earphones are just OK. They work. But the sound quality isn't really great and they aren't the most comfortable. Personally, I would spend the extra few bucks for better earphones. But these are adequate, just not excellent.
My mom bought me a new laptop, printer and router for my birthday, and also for school, because my old computer had finally had enough and just quit working for me, even though I tried to keep it running.When I was finally able to get it set up it worked just fine. I was very happy with it and was delighted I could work on the Internet around the house instead of having to be in a chair all the time.Now, I'm far less happy. The router quit working on my computer after just 3 months and I've just spent a total of 10, yes 10! hours trying to get someone to help me with setting it back up.I called Verizon, but it's not their product and couldn't help me. So they gave me to them. And OMG! out of the nearly 10 people I talked to about the problem only 2 could even help with the problem at all! One I couldn't even hear and another didn't even speak clear English. Most refused to listen when I told them it wasn't working and one even hung up on me! I know I was probably irate, but after 6 hours of the same problem you're bound to be pissed off.So in total I had to restore my computer completely(which was a bit of the problem, but the people at HP were awesome with the whole thing.) Verizon had to fix a problem with my modem that I don't think was their fault, and the last person at D-link finally listened to me and got their damned product to work.I'll not be buying another of these. If it goes out again I'll be getting gun practice and another router. When the product works it's just dandy. But when it doesn't the tech support is just close to awful. And God forbid your product is old. You'll have to pay for the service. Whoever heard of that?
This product is widely described as being Mac and PC compatible - not only here on Amazon, but in Belkin's own product information, and even in MacWorld. And yet... it's not. Once you have the item in hand, there is no pretense of Mac compatability at all, and Belkin neither ships it with a Mac driver nor provides one for download. I don't know if someone at Belkin screwed up before this product was released, but it should not be described as Mac-compatible; this is misinformation.
Bought this unit March04. Worked OK for a few days then.... First, the unit froze up when recording. After turning off Reset/Power switch in rear, everything was fine, except for the fact that the recording had to be started over again. This would happen every 8-10 discs. This unit has a mind of it's own and I can't list every problem. I have read all reviews and found nobody gives it 5 stars. Hopefully, someone from Cyberhome reads these and reacts. I'm kind of tired of paying good money for things that only last a short time.
I just received the Boom Tube and was anxious to use it. The instructions say to charge it until the led lamp stops blinking and is a steady green light...it should take 4 hours.After 1 hour the led went black. I unpluged and repluged the charge lead and it started blinking again...showing it was in charge mode. After 20 minutes it went black again and would not restart the charge mode.Today I tried to call tech support to find out what to do. There is NO TECH SUPPORT or HELP of any kind. The company has been bought out and the new company is a one organization which apears large because of all the phone numbers but really only on number has a live person on the other end. He knows nothing! All other numbers are answering machines that say they will get back to you in 24 hours.....if they feel like it.BEWARE!!!! CUSTOMER ALERT!!! You may get lucky and get one that works but if you've got a question.....you are OUT OF LUCK!
I didn't expect much for the price, but the snaps should at least line up and stay snapped. They don't.
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.
After reading reviews I figured this would be the safest, most reliable converter to go with. I was wrong...or unlucky. In short, it was a piece of junk....such, in fact, that it almost damaged my equipment. The issue; once plugged into an amplifier this item would send a very high amplitude signal of distortion through the amp and to the speakers...so strong that it would blow fuses in my amp. So I opened it up and just grasped the circuit board with my hands to shield it...sounded great. So, I turned down the gains (on converter) and shielded all the components (homemade style). It now looked like crap but sounded better. However, certain electronics not, even plugged into the system, would cause a loud buzz when on (not a grounding issue) In sum, junk...overall build quality, laughable...I expected that at this price point, but no one should receive a product that just doesnt work. I must have just received a bad one.
If you get it cheap enough, it might be fun as a canoe camera or to try getting some snorkeling pictures, but the image quality is absolutely dreadful. And the delay between pressing the shutter button and the picture being taken is very long.
I Followed directions, charged it, used it a little, charged it again. The first use, charge only lasted for 20 minutes. Now it only lasts for about five minutes. I think I wasted my money.
I may have bought a lemon, but so far...1) Neither iMac recognises it as anything.2) A Windows XP system, after loading the software, sees an "unknown USB device" but can't decide what it is.Various reinstalls of software have done nothing whatsoever.I don't recommend it.
I can't believe I paid 25.00 for this piece of crap. It must have a plastic lens because it is very grainy. I was hoping to use it with Photoimpression to take some stills. Microsoft makes you use their wayI actually bought a better one on Ebay for a pennyIt would not even install on my Vista Laptop so I tried xpYou then have to click on the Microsoft live cam to get a page to come up just so you can take a pic...I clicked and clicked and occasionally it would come upIt saves your pics in a strange place and wants to use Media center to bring them up....another long wait and then Again you have to click and click to get the darn thing to workFinally you have a grainy mess You can transfer them to Picassa to fixThat is way too much trouble for meBack to my penny cam, this one is going back
I had the same problem described by a recent reviewer: sweat will corrode the Shuffle to the point where it stops working. I used the Shuffle on the treadmill at my gym for only about two weeks. It first started turning off by itself and eventually wouldn't work at all. I took it to the Apple store in Seattle and the customer service rep was rude and told me that it was my fault for breaking it because it was obvious that it was caused by "user-initiated water damage". I then spoke to the manager named Susan Bell and she said the same thing. She told me she goes to the gym all the time (which I'm sorry to say I don't believe judging by her looks) and hadn't had that problem. Even though I've only used it for a couple of weeks, she said there was nothing she could do because it was my fault. How is it my fault if the Shuffle is advertised for recreational use? I can't believe these penny-pinchers!Apple: you just lost a customer for life.
Olympus C765 camera doesn't fit well in the bag. It is cheap and not worth the money.
This cartridge was either defective or a counterfit. I suspect counterfit as packaging and lable while it said epson, was different from actual epson parts. The printer would not recognize it at all. Took it out and replaced it with a known "Epson Genuine Cartridge" and printer works fine. Amazon, to thier credit, accepted the return and gave a refund.
These Skullcandy headphones broke 5 days after the expiration of the 30 day return policy. The bass rattles and sound is terrible. They are junk. Since they were ordered for Christmas and we celebrated late, the return policy had expired by the time they broke and we cannot return them. We are out over $50 and would not recommend Skullcandy brand to anyone. 30 day return policy on junk electronics is not acceptable. I will not by Skullcandy brand again, especially from Amazon with their 30 day policy.Skullcandy SCS-SCBP3.5 Skullcrushers Subwoofer Stereo Headphones (Black Pinstripe)
On another note, it seems that I got a defective Zune (why would this be the case since it's the first batch of devices?). Anyway, the battery status is very inconsistent and moving up and down. I only played the Zune for 15 minutes and the battery is now half and falling below that margin after a fully charged.Being very nice to the device, I also turn off the Wireless feature, just to conserve on battery (what a joke that was). And yes! It was fully charged before I started using it.Contacted Amazon for a refund on this thing.
This is my third DVD player, and by far the worst of them. Perhaps I just got a bad one, but the picture is way too dark and fuzzy. I alternated my old DVD player in and nothing was wrong with my DVD movie or TV. I'd think twice about going with this player.
I bought this battery for my wifes camera. It was shipped promply and was in good shape. But that was the end of it. I put it on the charger (Shipped not charged) let it go for the required time and nothing. So I thought it was the charger so I bought another charger and the same thing nothing. Totally worthless product.
It's difficult to tell from the photograph, but the actual speaker on these headphones is quite bulky, and would not fit into my ear, leaving the headphone jutting out at unlistenable and uncomfortable angle.The rings in varying sizes included for adjustability cannot fix the fit problem, and, at least for me, added another one; they are flimsy and snap in so tight that when I attempted to change a ring, it broke off, leaving a tab stuck in the slot so that no other rings could be inserted.From the little testing I managed, the sound quality was also not impressive. In short, do NOT buy these headphones; while not ill-conceived, they are poorly designed and flimsily made.
As a geo cacher, i bought this to use inside my vehicle and outside. Before i owned the Magellan Explorist 500. It worked great, did not buy new so it died. But i was looking for something just like it.The Garmin 60CSX did NOT come with a decent base map, only had major highways, ONLY. They wanted an extra $100 for maps. The backlight had to be reset every time you turned the gps on. The images werent contrasted enough so the light had to constantly be turned on.When we were looking for a local geo cache we came close, but could not find the immediate direction it was facing due to the compass. You have to atleast be going 5mph to use the compass. Otherwise it does not point anywhere while on foot.This device wants you to save everything including the found caches on its internal memory. Could not figure out how to save to the Micro SD card.For all the hype its getting just like the new Colorado, i would not recommend if you want to geo cache. I recommend the Magellian Explorist 500. This device has a rechargable battery, unlike the Garmin which has double A batteries. We ran down 4 batteries in 2 days!! Could get expensive, so we took it back.
The Rio Riot is a product that, to be blunt, needed about three more months of solid testing and &quot;fixing&quot; before being released. One of my biggest complaints, and one that isn't addressed much in others' reviews, has to do with battery charging.To begin with, the battery doesn't charge at all unless the player is turned on. (This is mentioned briefly in one of the paper &quot;read me&quot; documents in the box, but not in the manual itself.)What's worse, though, is that it the player doesn't hold its charge. A fully-charged player, turned off and sitting for about a day, loses roughly 20% of that charge. Leave it for a week, and you'd better plan on doing a full recharge before taking it anywhere, because it won't last an hour.Given the big price, the terrible software it ships with, and the alternatives in the market (including the iPod and the new Nomad), I couldn't recommend the Riot to a friend.
if you want to view yor slide show on TV be prepared to turn your head through 90 degrees. the Flash Trax 80 has no facility to rotate images!!! I cannot uderstand how a company can possibly market a unit which will not rotate images. I have no complaints with other aspects except it would not delete and would not run .mov files. i returned the unit for a refund.
The specs on this drive for CD-burning speeds are great, for DVD-burning they are average. I bought this drive specifically for the LightScribe technology, and also because BenQ was thoughtful enough to produce the two common colors, beige and black.All the reviews online I could find regarding this drive were favorable. However, I was more concerned with the LightScribe technology which seemed pretty evenly compared across the board of the four most common drives utilizing the technology: HP, BenQ, LaCie, and Philips. This BenQ drive ships with Nero 6 software to utilize LightScribe (in addition to downloading a LightScribe patch from Nero's website). Unfortunately, many unsucessful attempts to burn a label on Verbatim CD-Rs left me frustrated and with a bunch of corrupted discs (furthmore, even iTunes failed to burn successfully to these CD-Rs).At this point, being current on all updates and firmware, I called BenQ tech support and was told that there are random bugs with their technology in this drive and that the worst cases show up with the use of CDs as opposed to DVDs. I was told that they were working on a firmware upgrade at this point, but that release is unknown.I'm returning this drive and going with HP since I suspect that they have done more thorough testing since they were the mind behind LightScribe technology... with hopes that they won't release a 'buggy' product to consumers just to have cash flow.Also, the burn time for making a label is 28 minutes using best-quality; so keep your eye on LG's (Germany) soon-to-be-released GSA-4165 DVD LightScribe Burner which boasts to cut that time down to 5 minutes!Avoid BenQ & Verbatim for now.
I bought this item last year and within few months it started having problems. After plugging it in, it started blinking, blinking, blinking and blinking....then nothing after that. I lost all my data but kept it for months hoping to find a friend who can retrieve what I had lost. After few months, my friend was able to find everything and move it over to another hard drive. I was so very happy to get everything back. I would never purchase another sandisk brand and wouldnt recommend it either.
Because I finally was able to burn readable mp3 discs after much troubleshooting, I thought perhaps my troubles were due to my computer configuration, burning software, etc. (I wasted 10 discs burning in various configurations.) So, I gave it 3 stars. Today, I had an opportunity to check out a TDK Mojo. I still had the &quot;ruined&quot; discs from my Koss troubleshooting. Guess what? The Mojo read all those discs all fine, and even displayed the tags! There was nothing wrong with my system or burning. The problem was with this product. Spend the extra money on a Mojo.
I only bought these because they were cheap and had free shipping and I needed a replacement for my worn out earphones.First off, I'm a bass person, and with these earbuds you don't get much bass out of them. For as cheap as they were I would expect that, but the sound quality is also not as good as it could be. I could really tell the difference between these and my previous skullcandy earbuds.I think I'm just gonna fork up the money and go with something that gives me the guaranteed premium sound quality i need.
I could not use the brackets as described in the application guide as it would have positioned the kit too high causing a conflict with a cross-member of the dash; even if the cross-member wasn't the problem, there would be a gap below the kit when the dash trim panel was re-installed.Through a very long measurement and trial and error process, I was able to modify the brackets to get the kit to install below the cross-member and be centered in the opening of the the dash trim panel. I wasted several hours working on this. The whole point of this product is to make installation easy.If you have a 98-02 Chevrolet Blazer or GMC Jimmy, I would recommend that you find a different installation kit. Overall, the design of this kit seems like it should work, it may work fine for other applications.
Looks like a WHITE cord from the pic, right? What arrived was black. I guess I only have myself to blame. After all, it didn't actually SAY "white" in the ad, so foolish me went by the picture. Thanks so much, Amazon.com!
This camera seemed great at first. But a few months after I received this thing, it seemed like the very loud noises it makes were getting slower. I changed the batteries, thinking this would help, but this did no good. The mechanism covering the lens that you slide open and closed IS very breakable, as my lens rarely works. I took very good care of this camera, but the lens has a mind of its own. It zooms out only occasionally..., do not waste your time or money.
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.
The sound quality of the 497's is superb, but I found them to be very uncomfortable. They do not fit over the entire ear (and I have small ears) - I found they had to be situated to squish part of your ear because the cup is not wide enough to engulf the ear. If you don't mind the cup pressing part of your ear against your head, you will love these.
Instead of clearing up AM broadcasts, it just increased the static. I returned the product.
I bought it cos it was only a couple bucks and got mixed review including a few good one but unfortunately when it arrived and i tried this baby out it turns out to be a lemon.... didnt have nearly as many options as i was hoping for, the directions are EXTREMELY vague, just basically didnt help at all and actually i think the free calibrations on the pixar movies are better than this but anyway i guess thats why it only cost a couple dollars.... dont waste your time or get your hopes up, its complete trash!
This is not the best GPS out there. I tried to get to 3 different destination here in NYC and the directions were confusing. It is also slow, I remember one time I made a right turn and the device still did not update to the fact that I changed directions and it confused me because I thought I had to make another right turn. The only thing I can appreciate about this device is that from a cold start it connected within 5 seconds. The window mount is also nice and simple. But I am sending it back.
The basic TDK tapes are fine and there are 10 in the pack. The photo does not match the description or the actual product received. These are not 8 hour tapes--they are 6 hour tapes. Misleading!!!!!!!!
The Kodak EasyShare C643 6.1MP camera is easy to use and takes great pictures. The controls on the unit would sometimes lock-up/freeze after taking a picture and it was difficult to get it work properly again. To make the unit work properly again, one would have to power cycle the unit multiple times. I did not replace mine with another unit just in case I recieved one with the same problem. If Kodak makes it known this problem has been resolved, I would buy another one.
My DX7630 camera does not start with this thing on it. So I have either to put it on after it started of to screw it just half -tight so that it has enough space to operate. I'd say it's unsatisfactory and I'll have to find the other solution.
I have loved these headphones for my Shuffle. I have loved them so much I have owned FOUR PAIR. The problem is that if you drop them, or twist them slightly by accident, they break. The plastic is extremely flimsy. At $80 a pair, they are clearly not meant to be disposable, but they DO NOT HOLD UP. I have finally given up on replacing them.I work outdoors every day with tools. Having my hands free and no cords dangling dangerously is important to me. I also enjoy listening to music. It would be great if Monster iFreePlay could come up with a more durable version of this excellent concept.
This may be a good router, I wouldn't know. I couldn't get it to work. It is not Mac friendly. Now, I admit I am not the most computer savvy guy out there. I own a Mac, and have for years, because I want to do work on my computer, not work on my computer. I am spoiled. I like plug and play, not plug and configure and let's try this and let's try that. If I want high blood pressure I can think of better ways to get it.So, if you own a Windows machine this may be a good choice. If you own a Mac, don't bother. Amazon is getting it back.
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.
This thing displays "printer preparation occurring" and makes loud noises for a good 5 min after you turn it on. I'd say the only positive feature is the wireless capabilities, but that's not even easy to set up or uncommon. Do not buy this product.
LOVE my Brother MPrint printer (have used it for years - it's one of those products that just lasts forever), but these labels did not work at all. Took many attempts before one would even feed, and when it finally did, the print was splotchy at best. If you've got an MPrint, stick with theBrother C11 Thermal Paper (50 sheets) - Retail Packaging.
Like a lot of people, I try to keep spare inks on hand so I won't be stopped in my tracks in the middle of a printing job. However, the first ink I opened from this pack wasn't recognized by my printer, and as a result I couldn't print my sister's birthday present in time for her birthday. Thanks, Epson--if you're going to set your printers up not to print unless they have a new **Epson** ink cartridge, could you at least make sure your outlandishly priced inks are manufactured properly?
The charger worked for about 3 weeks before it stopped keeping my computer charged. I know the problem isn't my computer because my computer is able to charge with a different Toshiba computer charger. I don't recommend this product.
I found I it did not work for what I wanted it to do. My loss.
I bought this cable to connect 50" Plasma TV to computer. When we connected the cable with TV we could not get it to display computer screen. We spent 2 hours with Plasma manufacturer on telephone troubleshooting the connection. At the end, at our dissapointment, we found out that the cable was defective. When we tried different cable everything worked.
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.
Setup of the product is really, really easy... but my printer has a problem recognizing the ink cartridges. I have *twice* replaced the cartridges (correctly, of course), and the printer still insists that it has unknown cartridges. I have been trying to contact Lexmark for support, but so far I have been unsuccessful. Calling the 800 number yielded a 1/2 hour wait (so far) and I can't even get their email submission form to load in my browser (times out). I am *very* unimpressed so far, and will be off-loading this product as soon as I can manage. A shame, really. Lexmark was reputed to have good support, but my experience thus far does not support that reputation. Sigh.
Bought this Camera system to record my baby girl growing up......used it very little and already its broken. Will not record feel as though JVC really took me on this one. Get a real camera this is just a cheap toy.
I know I didn't pay much for this fan however it was not worth what I did pay for it. I had to zip tie the front grate on as it was way to unsafe to trust it staying on with the (kinda) clips it has. It also has a lot of vibration which also makes it seem unsafe.
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!
Onkyo ceased providing Internet Radio through their Net-Tune products some time ago, but still advertise that it works (which it does not). MP3 content through network is working great, but no internet radio.
I purchased the Sony DCR-HC36 last December(2006) and while the picture quality was just 'okay' for us, we were content for a year. Recently though when we try to capture the video on any one of our computers (via USB)the picture is broken-down into digital squares and unlegible as well as there is no sound. I downloaded fresh drivers and installed them but nothing worked. We have only used the camera a total of 25 times and it has never been dropped or banged around but it is putting garbage now and we can't seem to figure out why. The Sony site does NOT have a troubleshooting link to help figure this out and we refuse to put a dime into getting it repaiered since it really is not that good of a deal anyway. We do NOT recommend this camera to anyone. Do your research.
For Mac users, this product may not be ideal.It will not work from the keyboard USB port on many that I tried Macs .Theyr were all G4's running OSX 10.2.6.This means that I must crawl around to the back of my machines and plug in back there. Or find a powered USB port that works with the device.The techs at Lexar seemed very aware of this issue when I used their online support.The seemed, at first, defensive. Later they were more reasonable.The package was misleading to me. I was led to believe that this is a fully compatable product. Especially since Lexar's Multi-Card Reader does work on all of my Macs' USB ports.Yuk. This is supposed to be a convenience product! I should not have to crawl on my hands and knees to use it.
I have a sony high definition tv and everything was always gorgeous on it, but adding this horribly engineered piece of junk by toshiba was a big mistake; the quality of picture it produces for cable television is unwatchable, recorded shows are so dark and blurry you will feel like you are watching the radio, dvds are lower quality than a vhs tape and the useless toshiba support is available about 3 hours during weekdays.How a product that could be at such low standards could ever be sold to the public is beyond me, shame on tivo for letting such a brutally low quality be sold to the public under their brand name, which i had several friends recommend and bigger shame on toshiba for ever releasing such a crap product.
ITEM DOES NOT WORK. Vendor must be selling defective merchandise. I would return it for refund but ony paid 12.99. not worth the hassle.
This is a great router. I have used it for years with absolutely no problems. I have used this on a network that has Windows and Linux systems. Sadly, the fact that this router does not support AOSS or WPS means it will not work with some wireless devices, and that is a big deal. We are being strong-armed into buying new equipment which nobody needs, or wants. I guess that's the way the industry works.
I bought this without inspecting it in any brick and mortar store based on some favorable reviews. Opening the package I was startled to see this toy. Small in electronics is usually good. But this is so undersized that using the controls is like threading a needle; it takes your full attention. Not really handy if you make personal notes on the fly or want to listen quickly. Second issue was the construction. It's made of a plastic that seems to scratch if you just look at it. I thought iPods were prone but this lowers the bar. The sound quality is ok but not spectacular. I was actually relieved when my luggage was stolen and it contained my recorder. With my compensation I'm looking at the Olympus DS-40 or DS-50. The DS-40 is priced similarly to this unit but has 512 mb and the DS-50 is about $100 more for 1 mb. This time I want to physically see the unit first before purchasing. But I would never consider buying the WS-320M again.
I just spent the whole Saturday trying to get the ArcSoft software to download the 30 photos from the Fun? 320 polaroid camera onto my computer (it was only going to take 18 shots according to the manual). Unsuccessful, after several downloading attempts, I started sending an email to Arcsoftware, not expecting an answer in the hurry, I tried [their website] for help and landed here, being offered to buy a book about the camera. So glad I read about the experiences of fellow sufferers and I am sorry for the time and effort we all wasted. Let us send Invoices to polaroid for time spent with such a product. So glad I was saved from actually seeing the results of my efforts. I will be taking it back to the shop in the hurry - no worries. Will have to spend a heap more dollars..., but won't spend them on a polaroid product. A sure way to get happy customers - sell them something bad as long as it cheap. Smart business move polaroid!
I've been buying Cisco/Linksys products for many years, but this was the first time I got something that just didn't work! After an hour of searching forums for a solution to the problem (not connecting to the PC it was physically connected to), I gave up and returned it.
I was looking for a 20 gig player and the Riot looked like the one for me! It only took me about 2 days to really hate this thing. The concept is great, but seems like it got lost in the design process. The USB 1.1 interface for transfering music files is painfully slow, I still cannot figure out why the designers did not use USB 2.0 or firewire? You have to use Real Jukebox to transfer music files which makes it more difficult than ever.On the brighter side was the menu layout and controls, very nice to use. Sound quality was acceptable....P>I ended up buying the Archos 20 gig Jukebox player/Recorder and I really love it, it has it's quirks too but all around a much more pleasant experience to use
Ace got me the part quickly. After I installed it I attempted to make an adjustment to the gain levels and the knob broke off. I returned the part and got Amazon credit, not a credit card refund. I'm sure that the fine print told me that a return would be handled like that, just didn't seem right to me. I think this ended up costing me like $8 to return due to shipping so I ended up loosing at least $8 on a defective part. This wasn't a great on line purchase experience.
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 ordered this from Amazon and I received what appears to be a router that some other dissatisfied customer had returned to them. If I want used hardware, I will go to a flee market and pay less. There is no excuse for passing off used for new.The router was junk out of the box. I couldn't get my laptop to communicate with this "wireless router" even with a hard wire connection. It's going back today. Not only that, the router seemed to mess up my wireless settings.
The iRock might work well in perfect circumstances, but in the real world, it's design really limits its usefulness...first, you need a place in your car for the Irock to sit. Its cable is a few inches long, so on our iPod, it hangs down the side of our center 'hump' and is hard to reach and adjust...there doesn't seem to be a good place to put it. Second, our antenna is on the back of our car, not the front, so there's a long distance between our iPod/iRock and antenna. Lots of static breaks through. On one four hour trip, I had to constantly readjust the station on which the iRock was transmitting because, as we travelled, adjacent stations that would come and go would overwhelm it. Finally, and most problematic, is that the button has no protection or 'smarts'. If you carry it in a bag or pocket, the button WILL get pushed accidentally and you WILL drain your battery. Very, very annoying.
The quality was good, sound was great I loved it. Had it for three months, my cat knocked it off of a desk and it broke. The plastic on the sides break VERY EASILY (the part that attatches the headset top to the actual earphones, it allows the earphones to fold within itself.)Was still able to use it after duck-taping it back together until the other side snapped after the cord got stuck on a cabinet and it fell (Im only five two mind you), then the two sides completely shattered two months later. Dont get me wrong, the sound quality was amazing and the bass kicker was great but it isn't worth the 40 dollars I paid at the time, I'm glad its on-sale because the plastic they use is crappy.Caution: I know a lot of people who have bought these headphones and had them break in the SAME PLACE.
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
i bought this product three weeks ago. it didnt even last for one month. just waste of money and time.
I use a driver downloaded from Dell or Philips. It works fine, only is unable to establish bluetooth dial up modem connection.
The sound is perfect, but there are two big BUTs:- Everyone near you will hear what you're watching/listening. No acustic isolation at all.- First time I travelled with them, they BROKE. Now I can't hear anything anymore from the right side. And now I have to buy another pair of headphones.
Delkin DD/ENEL5 Rechargeable Battery Equivalent to Nikon EN-EL5This battery is pictured in what seems to be a case.No case or protective cover for the terminals.when you carry a spare battery on a trek a protective cover is nice to have.This has the least mAh of all the batteries I have, 860mAh.I have 2 @ 1500mAh & the one that came with the camera @ 11mAh
I read many reviews about this product but i didn't think its that bad and ordered one. Now i'm very desprate about it. First, it's not 100' long, but only 92'. Second, the wire is half a copper and half aluminum. And other thing is that it's not really a 14 gauge as expected. I'm thinking about to buy other one from another brand.
I purchased the "my book" 500GB storage drive. 6 months into backups and then, click, click, click, etc. No Drive. Gone. Can't be fixed, lost data. Switching to a different brand, I suggest the same for anyone buying a backup drive.
Had this mouse for a few months and it died on me; don't know why, it just stopped working.
I bought the 750GB version of this drive and it worked OK for a several months (but less than a year) as a backup drive. However, I discovered that the encryption unlocking software didn't work after upgrading my Mac to OS X 10.5 Leopard. No biggie: I just disabled the password protection while one of my computers was booted under 10.4 Tiger. I have visited the Acomdata website on numerous occasions and have never seen an update to address this issue. I also threw the Acomdata enclosure in the trash.About a week ago, the drive stopped communicating. System Profiler only recognized the drive as a USB device if I put pressure on the connector into the drive a certain way. I opened the case, reseated the connector to the hard drive, and tried powering it up. The hard drive was making some very weak noises, so I thought that the drive itself was dead.Not willing to give up a 750 GB drive without a fight, I went down to a local electronics place and found an inexpensive ($10) SATA hard drive enclosure. I installed the hard drive in it and, lo and behold, it was recognized but the Mac couldn't find a filesystem, which means I lost all my backup data. At least at that point I knew that the problem was with the USB interface electronics in the enclosure. I reformatted and made new backups of everything. I also threw the Acomdata enclosure in the trash.I'm guessing that the formatting problem is due to the need to encrypt the data on the drive even though password protection was disabled. This would allow it to be re-enabled without having to re-encrypt the data. It also means that the drive would likely be unreadable in any enclosure but the one it came in.Therefore, my advice would be to avoid this drive or any other drive that supports encryption.
I bought the Tiffen 62mm approx. $30 polarizer from Amazon. When it arrived it was all smudged and dusty. But even worse, it had a small scratch on the glass. Also the thread on the ring looked badly made, or else must have been scratched during transit, because if you looked closely you could see that the paint had come of from the edges and the edges themselves looked slightly jagged. It made a disconcerting scraping noise when I put it on the lens, and that's when I decided I'm not going to use it because I'm afraid the unfinished edges will damage the threads on my lens. I got a Sigma UV filter along with this one and wow, what a difference in quality! The glass on the Sigma was smooth and clean and the ring and threads were very cleanly made. You could just see how poor quality the Tiffen was by comparison when you looked at the two rings side by side; the metal was all scratched looked like it had been crafted by hand with a hammer. And both filters came in the same shipment so it wasn't the case that something happened to the Tiffen during delivery. I don't know if the problem is bad packaging on Tiffen's part (the box did look like it would not hold the lens so securely as Sigma's) or just poor quality control, but in any case I now seriously question the reliability of this brand. I am returning it to Amazon and buying a different brand. I'm giving this 2 stars instead of 1 because the polarizing effect did seem to work pretty well, for what that's worth.
The Lexar 128 mb memory stick matches up in most cases to the Sony memory stick that originally came with my camera, but clearly fails in low light or very bright situations. I've reverted to buying a larger Sony memory stick....
This was a mistake from the beginning: Proprietary disk formatting!! Poor cooling of enclosure, will cook your drives (Band new Seagate 400GB 7200RPM Drive)!! Software installation seems so easy, if you like seeing the Windows XP bluescreen with errors!!!! Tech support was limited, and the language barrier was clearly too much for the consumer to handle!!! My recommendation is not to buy this product, Netgear can and has done better in the past. If you already own this and you can return or exchange it, do so ASAP to avoid loosing precious data.
I've only had this camera 2 days, the first thing i notice is that the camera is a bit faulty when it comes to battery's even with fresh ones in it sometimes reads them as empty and turns itself off,also the software is a pile of crap, i cant get the camwizard to install on xp, which means i cant see any pics i've taken and i cant upload them
It has been 4 months since my 1-year warranty expired the system would not power up since yesterday. I could not find any useful posting on DELL's website but thanks to google saw these postings. when I got my computer originally the microphone would not work. DELL troubleshot it as a motherboard problem when in reality it was a problem with the sound card driver which I found out myself. I realized how pathetic DELL's support is then. So I am not going to waste time by calling them now. I am off to Fry's to get a power supply. Any recommendation on what brand/type I should look for?
I was extremely dissapointed with this camera, and I'm by no means a pro photographer. My previous camera is a Canon A40 2 MP purchased over 3 years ago. Comparing the two was surprising. Despite the Canon being 2 MP vs. The Panasonic's 7 MP, The Canon takes sharper pictures with less noise. I tested this both indoors with and without flash, and at even a 100 ISO setting on the Panasonic. Also comparing outdoor shots in full daylight, there is very noticable noise in the Panasonic's pictures, even in a 4x6 print. The photos it takes are just hopelessly noisy. Even resizing them down to 2 MP, the pictures from the 3 year old Canon are still sharper and more detailed. I really wanted to like this camera. It's 1/3rd the size of the Canon, but so are a lot of new digital cameras. The control layout is well considered, and I could even operate it with a ski glove on. The terrible picture quality is simply a non-starter.Pros:- Nice controls and interface, good build quality.- Best in class movie mode (848x480, or 480p widescreen)Cons:- Terrible noise in any environment, even outdoors in full light.- Takes worse photos than my 3 year old Canon A40 2 MP.
I owned this product for about one week, very nice little piece which I can take to work or jogging, but today when I am copying some files to it from my computer, it stopped working, even reset didn't work, so I will return it for a refund and try different products.
Linksys is a respected company and I have used their products before but I dont know why and how they managed to come up with such a aweful product.I purchased one 4 months back. It kept on going dead and I had to restart it almost every 30 min. I called amazon and got it replaced.The new one also didn't work that good. And finally one day it went dead and I pressed the reset button located at the back.After that it has never worked. I am going to call Amazon to see if they can refund me some money or otherwise I am trashing.I have made a vow never to use linksys products again.
Only three words to describe this: Waste of Money. I purchased the Kodak DX3700 (which I returned due to poor craftmanship and photos) and also purchased this camera dock. It makes no sense. The only purpose of this dock is to rest the camera to charge the batteries which is stupid because you can buy a battery re-charger ... They keep advertising the convenience of this "one touch button" feature to transfer your photos. ...I can just as easily plug in the USB wire into the camera. This is just an attempt by Kodak to try to trick consumers into this stilly thing. Alternative: Battery recharger and two hands to plug the USB wire in, rather than "Dock the camera". Trust me, I never write these reviews, but I feel I must warn everyone that if they buy this, they are simply wasting their money.
If your DVD writer is slightly old - like capable of burning with 4x speed, DO NOT buy this product even for a penny!!!Not a single DVD will work!! And your DVD writer could get damaged if you retry burning several times with these OWFULLY BAD dvds. MEMOREX 8x DVD are nothing but a JUNK!!!
If you're looking at this because of the software, I'd suggest that you check out the phone manufacturers web site first; they may provide it for free. If you're looking at this for the cable, go for either a retractable on, or get bluetooth for your computer.
You really have to love the sheer number of songs this thing can carry around but there are so many aspects to hate about the Rio Riot that it hardly seems worth it. Using Real to transfer your music is so asinine- why not use Music Match or just transfer the songs straight to the hard drive? It is also a pain to remember which songs you have and have not transferred because there is no auto-sync function. Half the time I get a new song and transfer a batch to the Riot, I realize that I have either transferred it twice or not at all...and those transfers are terribly slow. They are about as slow as the Riot itself is large and heavy. Hold a Riot in one hand and an iPod in the other and you'll be stunned at the difference. The closest thing I can compare the Riot to is an original Xbox controller (and even heavier) and we all know how comfortable those things are. It is entirely too large and heavy to keep in your pocket. The scroll wheel is also irritating. It works well as a mode of movement through the menus but it is not accelerated so if you have twenty-five artists that start with the letter S (which I do), you have to scroll through all of them instead of making a quick move to reach the end. Also, it is a very small scroll wheel and only about half of it is exposed so you'll be doing thumb aerobics to reach the letter Z on the menu system. On the bright side, that menu system is very well done- no instruction would be needed because it is almost completely self-explanatory. The sound quality is perfect and I loved the headphones included with the unit (although they were a touch big). I would really love to see the company release a new version of this in a much smaller, lighter package with USB2.0 or Firewire support, Music Match compatibility, and an all-around more attractive presentation. If you want the best, this isn't it. This is strictly for beginners. I bought a new iPod and couldn't be any happier with it; it is a perfect, beautiful little gizmo. Get a Riot only if iPod is out of the question.
I'll keep this short. I bought this bag a couple of years ago and it has been sitting in my closet for 85% of the time. I graduated up from a tamrac day trekkar because I finally have too much equipment to fit that bag (which I LOVED). After very little use on this Canon bag, the part where the zipper handle attached to the zipper bent off and broke. OK I lived with it for awhile, and I probably could have made a make shift zipper, but the point was I barely used the bag, why such crappy materials?AND then after not so much use, the bag flap ripped at the zipper seam all the way across!!! Needless to say I gave up using this bag and am too lazy to go through it and throw it away. I WOULD NOT recommend because it was cheaply built and for a little extra $ you can get a solid backpack.
I purchased my Microtek product less than a year ago. Actually, it was 7 months ago. The product stopped scanning some 2 months ago. Because Microtek does not provide the consumer with a warranty, for obvious reasons, I was stuck with it. I do not recommend that any one purchases a Microtek product. I will only buy Canon or HP. I'm forced now to go out and buy another scanner soon. Its very frustrating. I, like the others, experienced that the lamp stayed on. And for me, the scanning &quot;rod&quot; inside would not move and scan the objects. Now please note that I have used this scanner all of 10-15 times since I've purchased it, so its not like I've used it daily. Again, stick with the big guys (Canon and HP). With them you get better customer service, warranties, and quality products. And you wont end up being the guinea pig since they are still trying to get this thing right.
Description read that it was an original toshiba product. It was not, i could have bought a replacement battery for much cheaper.not satisfied!
I installed the printer very easily, printed my pictures, they were great. So far so good, the next day however I was getting a message saying the pc could not communicate with the printer. I emailed Lexmark tech support, they replied that I should make sure I was using a compatible version of windows and a USB cable!?! Not very helpful. So I reinstalled and it started printing again,for about a week, and then the communication problems again. Called tech support, Rachel told me make sure the printer was plugged into the wall and not a surge protecter. That actually worked, until the next time I went to print.I like the multifunctions of this printer and the pictures did print very good. But the constant communictation problems and poor support really make it a bad choice.I am returning this printer tommorow (only have had it a week -got at a retail store.
I ordered two of these cartridges. They came in old worn beat up boxes (with the correct HP designation, however).Neither one worked. At first I thought they were re-manufactured or bootleg, but now I suspect they were just used cartridges that they put closures on and tried to pass off as new. I'll never again order these from Amazon and it makes me question if it's worth doing business with Amazon ar all.The order was fulfilled by Quantum Electronics. Stay away from them !
Stay away from this. It does nothing but make the picture wave and roll. There is nothing to recommend this product.
This item was a waste for me. It does not even fit my Cpu. I think it should come with an adapter with a female end and a male end to be compatable with all Cpu's
This UPS worked great until it developed a major problem. Every day, or every week, or every other week at a random time it will just shut off. No beeps, no warnings, no indications whatsoever of a problem. It just instantly shuts down! It will always turn back on when I press the power button, and then it's fine for a while until it decides to do it again. I will never purchase another Tripp Lite product again. The software that comes with Tripp Lite (PowerAlert Console) is not the best, but it does the job. Tripp Lite customer service is useless.
The earphones worked OK and fit was OK when they first arrived. After approximately one week the plastic coating over the wire on 1 earphone split and came off exposing the bare wire. Wire was exposed over about 3 inches. The earphones have not been used since that time.
As others have noted, this item is way, way too hard to install. I'm very computer oriented, build my own computers, taken college level computer courses, etc., and I could NOT get this to work even though I've gotten other similar units to work with minimal effort, D-Link version. Although, again, while it worked flawlessly "wired," it was also a minor challenge getting it to work wireless... but I could never get the Linksys to work at all... I have nothing against Linksys equipment, in fact, I have their WRT54G router and it's a great product.However, this Internet Camera is NOT a great product...
What a sticky mess! Plus, it didn't work! I guess that you get what you pay for. Amazon service was awesome and gave me a complete refund, however!
I'd like to think that I'm a fair minded person, but as hard as I try, I can't think of anything positive to say about this expensive paperweight! It has little, if any, discernment over which sounds are your commands, and which are the sounds from the television/audio center...and that's if you can get so far as to get it to do ANYTHING but flash the LED light. Operations defined in the manual often don't coincide with what happens when you follow the instructions and press the keys. It simply is a bad piece of product design, however well thought out it may have been, in the concept stages.To make matters worse, just try accessing the manufacturer's web site. They're either down, or already are out of business...Avoid this device like the plague!
Honestly, for me, the watch is a disappointment. I should have paid more for a better model from a different company.Cheap construction and a bad sensor for the temp. They should put a crystal in the face, or atleast some higher quality material. I have had it for a month and it is already a mess.I have always had my eye on a Suunto and when I finally bought one it turned out to be a waste of money!
The item is for PS2 to USB, not the other way around like it should be. The item got to me rather in a week or so, but it was nonfunctional. I did however contact the seller and they refunded me my money.
Christmas 2009: 7 year old daughter's gift from Santa - CD player does not work at all. Plastic buttons feel flimsy to the touch. Returned to Amazon for refund. Lesson for Santa: Try out gift before delivery.
I have a bounty hunter discovery 3300. The thing barely fits in the bag. I have to use both hands and really juggle and stretch the opening to slip it in. I also have to flip the coil over as it won't fit in with the coil attached and angled as I use the coil. If the bag was only 2 inches longer, then that would be nicer. If it were 8 to 10 inches longer that would be really ideal. A stiff floor to keep the bag open as you rummage through it would be good too. I'm going to add one to my bag and see if that helps. Also, the white lettering is a little too bold. If Bounty Hunter wants me to carry a billboard around advertising their detectors, then they can pay me. I blacked the lettering out with a sharpie pen. It's there but much more subdued. They should have done the lettering in a dark gray. It's really dumb to have to take your detector apart to fit it into a bag. That's unnecessary wear on the connector as well as other parts. I feel like I'm damaging my detector, taking it apart and putting it back together so often, not protecting it like the bag should be providing. I'll use it until I fit a suitable replacement, then it will be used to stow tent poles or something for camping, maybe kitchen supplies. Sorry Bounty Hunter put this bag is a turd!
Ok, first I think giving a single star to this one is a mistake. But i had no option as I had to choose some thing.The cons:1. Extremely bulky! At 8 lbs this one is one heavy laptop2. Terrible battery life! I am not exaggerating but the current life I get for this laptop (mind u..its jus plain browsing) is around 15-20min. ( I am not playing any songs...videos or anything)3. Extrmely noisy - The fan gives out so much noise that it is really embarresing to take this one to a class or even a meeting!4. Too much heat! - put this on your lap for more than 15-20min and it surely is a pain!5. Freezes often! - The system just freezes out of no whr quite oftenPros:1. It has one hell of a display! U can just look at it for years without hurting ur eyes!2. Cant think of anymorePlz dont go for this one! It surely isnt worth anywhere near the $1500 you would end up paying.I just got pissed off with this and bought myself a Thinkpad t-43 and yeah I am really happy with it!
In all fairness, I still have to contact the seller, but I received my purchase this week and it was an outdated ink cartridge...not just a little out of date. Since it is now 2011, an ink cartridge that expired in May 2007, is unacceptable. I don't remember anything in the ad that tipped me off to the fact that the bargain price was due to the fact that the product was so outdated that anyone wouldn't be able to use it. Maybe there was some "fine print", but this amounts to nothing short of a scam. Someone buying and reselling garbage. I am pretty mad about it.
Device works well with one FATAL flaw...while a single digital CDR of uncopyrighted material can be made from an external source (DAT via digital optical cable in my case), you can only make ANALOG copies of that CDR even though it came from an uncopyrighted external source. Now searching for a machine that will protect legitimate copyright holders but not constrain my uncopyrighted personal use recording.
After 4 hours with tech support I still can't install the driver for this card. Bottom line (and recommended by tech support): I have to return it. What a waste of time and energy. I've also had problems accessing email using the Netgear MR814 router...I'll never buy a netgear product again!
The Maxell FM Transmitter seemed like a good solution to get handsfree car use for my older cell phone and Zen MP3 player. Since this connects into the headphone jack, it can be used on any device that accepts the mini-connector.We tried two of these devices and, sadly, the poor range and intermittent performance made these an unusable option in my car, none of the 4 stations worked. I did try it in our house and confirmed that it could work if placed right next to a radio (both units), but not if it was moved more that 2 or three feet away.This might work well for some folks, but I gave mine away. Not Recommended.
I have heard of a few people who actual got this product to work and liked it. I can't comment on whether it works well. I can only tell you that most of them don't work at all. Some times on Amazon I read a bad review and think...it won't happen to me. Trust me...give the money to charity...throw it out a window...anything but purchase this item. And when it doesn't work, don't even bother calling jvc.I have never written a review on Amazon, but now I can sleep better at night knowing that anyone who buys one of these cameras gets what they deserve.Hope this helps.
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.
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.
A combination of poor documentation, lack of web based interface, glitchy XP drivers and total absence of Apple drivers make this a product to avoid.
THIS PRODUCT LAST IN PARTLY WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ABOUT A YEAR THEN ITS DEAD DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU LIKE SPENDING $300 EVERY YEAR ON SOMETHING THAT WILL BREAK!CHECK OUT ARCHOS 605
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 bought this item sometimes in Fall 06. First of all I prefer this over the iHome because this simply looks better, cheaper, and comes with a remote. With those come the bad:1. Rather minor, but its true that the display is hard to see. The 'bright' settings is WAY too bright, yet in the midst of the annoying brightness you still have a problem looking at the time from afar.2. The automatically increasing alarm volume is the most annoying flaw. Trust me, the other reviewers are right.3. It doesnt have a correct 'mouthpiece' to hold my Ipod nano snugly, but this is not a big deal if you are gentle with it.4. Then comes the quality control. I certainly hope this problem is not a widespread one because that would be a shame. Starting a month ago or so (after 3 months of use), I'd notice that sometimes when I have a little static ( I have carpet in my bedroom ) and I touch the iWake, the clock would reset itself back to 12AM and all the alarm presets are erased. This was merely annoying until last night when this happened again and this time all the buttons stopped working. Couldnt set the time, couldnt do nothing. Zilch. Nada.In short I certainly hope that point no. 4 is just an anomaly, but I think its important to be noted. I'm going to see if I can get it exchanged at LNT. Other than that, its just a matter of whether you can stand the ridiculous alarm volume increment.Update 11/21/07: My SECOND unit just went dead last night with the EXACT same problem as number 4. So 2 units dead due to minor static right now.. I'm not happy.
Before you assume I'm some apple fanboy, let me just state first that this is my first mp3 player purchase ever. I've never owned another mp3 player product.I bought this item 2 days ago and I am considering returning it for the comparable 30GB video iPod.First, I purchased this over my lunch break at work and tried to sync it with my work computer. I am running windows Vista 64 and their software is not compatible with 64bit os's (c'mon MS...). So I loaded it onto my laptop running regular windows xp and copied all of my music over. 4 hours later and 3 support phone calls, I determined their software does not work behind an internet firewall. So I take the device home with no music on it.Once I got home, I had to set up the software on my second pc because my main pc is loaded with xp64. The biggest challenge was finding a way to get the music on my main pc to the device because my second pc did not have near enough hdd space to just copy all my music over. I had to tweak xp to redirect the My Documents folder to point to my main pc over the network and basically fool the software to sync my music over the network.Once I was done with that, I spent another few hours trying to set up my playlists and determine what I want synced. Honestly, their software is mediocre at best. I understand the need to make it easy for people to plug the device in and copy music effortlessly, but what about consumers like myself who want to selectively add music? I have a vast collection of music and I do not want it all on the device. I had to spend a lot of time configuring the software to sync the music I wanted.So, almost 24 hours after I bought it, I finally had the music collection that I wanted synced to the device. I also converted a few of my video's and synced those to see how it would look playing through my xbox. So I went to plug it into the xbox to play music and video through it and learned it needs a dashboard firmware update which you can only get through Xbox Live. Well I don't have xbox live and I refuse to spend the money to put the thing on the internet just so I can use my zune with it. I have no interest in using xbox live and I feel that microsoft should have included a disc or other means of updating the firmware without having to do it over their live service.So frustrated, I take the thing and plug it back into my second pc to let it charge while I sleep. I woke up this morning excited to take it to work and learned that for whatever reason, all of the music on the device had been erased. Because it took nearly 4 hours to sync the first time (once I got the software issues straightened out) due to file format conversions, I had to leave it at home to sync again.Another weird issue I had was that my car alarm seemed to reset the device whenever I'd disable it and get in the car...So to recap - Their software is buggy and needs a lot of work. They need to include more codecs to support more file formats. They need an alternative method of updating the xbox 360's firmware for customers who do not use live. Their software is not user-friendly at all. Sure, if you want to sync every single music, video and picture file you have to the device, it's easy to use. But if you don't want that, it's very cumbersome to selectively sync the media you want. From what I have found, you cannot use it for any data other than media. It's a 30GB hard drive... I'd like to use it to store other data and not just media. You cannot delete media from the device itself. Why?So honestly, for $250, spend your money on a tried and true product - The Apple iPod.
I purchased 2 of these chips in February. In late March one of them went bad, which is not a huge issue. The chips come with a lifetime warranty.The huge issue is that when I RMA'd the bad chip to Corsair (RMA #1099812) they refused to honor the warranty. I contacted customer support 8 times, each time I was told that a supervisor that could approve the RMA was not available and that they would call me back. I never received a return phone call and finally gave up.I would highly recommend looking elsewhere for memory. When it comes down to it you can find the same product elsewhere and if it goes bad you won't have to worry about being stiffed on the warranty.
I have been buying printers for a long time (over 25 years) and this is by far the worst I've ever had. Regardless of any other feature, the printer should print. This unit can't seem to feed two sheets in a row without jamming or giving me a "paper out" indicator.I have tried several different types of paper and none of them work. If the paper is too thin, it will really crumple up in the rollers and good luck getting it out. The paper path takes it from a flat tray in front of the printer, picks it up and ejects it back into the same tray. If, by some miracle, you get a page to feed, the printed page stacks back on the trailing edge of the new paper feed. I'm sure this contributes to some of the jamming.The most common error is "out of paper" because it can't seem to grab the top sheet off the stack correctly, however, once in a while it will grab three or four sheets at a time to make up for earlier misses:-( The paper size slide is a little to far inside the feed track, which makes it difficult to set if you are using anything less than 8 1/2 x 11.I would avoid this printer and other HP models with a similar paper feed setup. The ink is not cheap either and it goes through it pretty quick. I just helped a friend pick out an Epson and it seems to be doing a decent job. I've been a proponent of HP in the past, but I am not a happy camper. It's not worth the money to be this frustrated. I haven't had to stand and watch a printer since 1985 and I would like to keep it that way.
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.
My HP printer only worked sometimes with the adapter, would randomly lock my system when printing requiring a re-boot. The performance was horrible and no where near the advertised 480 Mbps. At 3 feet I timed a 100 Mbps file transfer at almost 15 seconds or less than 10 Mbps. Could never get reliable link beyond 10 feet. Real dog, woof, woof. I can't believe Belkin would put a product like this out.
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.
Overall this remote works well except for one major flaw. You cannot set the volume buttons to do what you want. The moment you touch the volume button, the device ALWAYS switches back to "TV" and sends that volume signal regardless what component you have selected. I want to control my volume by using the cable box and with this remote you cannot do that. You have to use the TVs volume feature which on my Samsung TV is terrible so I am stuck. Even the remote that came with the cable box does this silly same thing so I have no source to "learn" the correct signal from either. A silly stupid oversight in design. This automatic feature should be able to be over-ridden. Look elsewhere. Update..I found a source and manually programed my volume buttons for the cable box and moved the TV volume buttons to the pause and stop buttons. This somewhat solves the problem in a roundabout way. The remote still is always automatically changing which device it is sending signals for which is silly and annoying.
My brother graciously got me this pair of headphones off my Amazon wishlist - I had been really impressed by the reviews here and the idea of wireless headphones is pretty darn cool.These headphones are comfortable around the head. The stand is stylish and futuristic, and it is really pretty superbly neat to be able to walk around listening to music without having any cords at all.But for a $100 pair of headphones, the fact that they are constantly hissing, clicking (rather loudly) and periodically beep during quiet bits as they channel-seek is incredibly annoying. It's not even constant, quiet hiss - the hiss will get louder and quieter at random intervals and when you turn your head...even if you are only two feet from the transmitter! Gah. I really don't use them at all unless there are no other headphones around because they are so bothersome.If this is the best wireless headphones can do, I'd stick with wires if I were you.
I bought it because it's a wireless router & modem combo. Read the reviewers but still gave it a go. I truly regretted having bought it. It's not stable as a lot of other people have already mentioned. Don't buy it...
did not work with my MAC ( but it did work with my PC) . when i called the number on the back of the box, it was disconnected. went on their website and left a message for tech support. they never called back so couple of days later I called back and selected the sales option rather than tech support. she paged tech support and after about 20 seconds of trouble shooting, he just transferred me to the RMA department. Clearly , he must get these calls all day long !!!! The RMA guy said he would send me a call tag to return the unit and to send him an email with my info. then he sends back an email saying to contact the seller ( amazon) instead. he outright lied to me. all i can hope is that other potential MAC users read this review and they DON'T BUY THIS KEYPAD. Actually, I would never buy a product from Adesso again.thank youupdate: March 8 . Adesso issued an RMA after all ( coincidentally after I posted this review). And then they never send me a replacement after numerous phone calls and emails. AFter a little bit of hassle, Amazon kindly sent me a replacement. Unfortunately the replacement did the EXACT same thing as the first unit I received. So I guess that the Adesso keypad just doesn't work with mac 10.5 even though Adesso claims it does. I would say Adesso has some of the worst customer service I have encountered. Thank g*d Amazon came to the rescue with their excellent customer service!
I almost bought one. Loved reading about all the features. Actually had a box in my hand, ready to purchase, then read the system requirements (the Zune box was the only place I found these). Windows only! Alas I am a Mac user, and it absolutely does not work with a Mac. Nice planning, Microsoft! Just thought you'd like to know, since that fact is not prominently featured in most reviews and there are millions of Mac users who might have otherwise purchased the Zune. Guess I'll get an iPod after all. It is possible that I am a completely blind lunatic and missed this somewhere. If that's the case, I'm sure someone will point this out to me promptly. But before trudging off to purchase it, I read many reviews and checked the product description and technical details here on Amazon. I didn't see any system requirements listed. Pretty important detail to leave out, don't you think?
I bought this for my 11 year old daughter because I had read several reviews stating that it was great for a person just beginning to use a mp3 player. I have an ipod and this is harder to use than the ipod, my daughter is constantly asking me questions if you can believe that. I thought she was supposed to know more about these things than I was. The screen sticks all the time causing us to have to pop the battery out so we can even get it to shut off. Downloading music is a snap but if its not a cd you already own the music sights you have to use charge monthly fees on top of the songs. Its ok but well not ok she doesn't hate it just finds it to be bothersome at times.
It seems there are two camps in these reviews, the people giving it five stars based on their early experiences, and the people giving it a low rating based on the fading they've noticed after using it for a while.Using the Canon paper recommended by the manufacturer, the pictures are wonderful, and don't appear to fade when stored immediately behind glass or in an album. Throw one up on a fridge, though, and you won't be too happy in a few months.That's a pretty fatal flaw, in my opinion. The ability to crank out a photo on-demand for casual use or giving to a friend for their fridge is the whole appeal of having an at-home printing system.A quick web search for &quot;Canon s820 fading problem&quot; will produce some links to tips from others on minimizing the problem, using specific paper, etc. Maybe there is a &quot;fade free&quot; paper solution, but if you have to go outside the manufacturer's product line to find it, it hurts the rating of the device, I think.This may be symptomatic of all home photo printers, I haven't owned any others. If you understand this drawback and are willing to research the right paper combo or only print for albums, you won't be disappointed in the quality of the output.
I got this monitor as a shower gift - not the one I asked for, but I figured it was close enough. The night light broke within the first month or so, and there is so much static - I assume from picking up other signals in the neighborhood - we have to keep it loud enough that the neighbors can probably hear!! I give up - I'm buying another one.
Many of the pictures were"fuzzy." Flashes didn't work on some cameras. When developing the store had to load on individual disc instead of one disc.
Please note that a lot of these reviews are from 2005. DO NOT BUY THIS MODEM. 64/128bit WEP encryption has long been broken. The current standard is WPA2. Pay attention to the dates of reviews before considering paying this much money for an out-dated product. You might as well not have network security, because anyone who even has half a clue what they are doing can break your security algorithm.
Jams. A lot. We picked up the 8450 a couple of years ago and it seemed to be a good deal at the time, nice features, good brand, but it's been fussy from the get-go and it's not all due to owner ignorance. Technical support is not much help either. I've given up fighting with it to try and get it to print the way it's supposed to. We can print single sheets, usually, if there's a small (but not too small) stack of paper. Too many -- and it jams. Too few -- and it jams. Given the slow pace of photo and image printing, one doesn't want to have to sit and babysit a photo printer.
Decent quality buds but the cord system is God-awful. If you don't use the extension, the cord is only like a foot long so you can't have your iPod or whatever in your pocket. If you use the extension, it's adds another 3 feet and it's way too long, not to mention you have to use an adapter to plug into a standard mini jack in any MP3 player. Ridiculous. Total waste of money, wish I'd bought the next model up.
Mine died 1 month after the 90 day warrantee expired. The firmware melted down as described in other reviews here. It was never dropped or abused in any way. Customer service was painfully inept. More like a loss prevention department. They kept on insisting that my computer was the problem & completely ignored the fact that the player worked fine for 4 months using the very same computer. After several days of go-around's trying to get this thing fixed, Rio's final solution was that I purchase a refurbished unit for $100 and so I wouldn't need to worry about the new one melting down, they assured me that I would be covered by the refurbished unit's 30 day warrantee. I passed on the opportunity.Browsing other reviews here suggest that some players worked fine. It was an excellent player while it lasted. I replaced the Rio Cali with a Lexar MPC-231 JumpGear. A great design. Very pleased. I'm more than happy to give Lexar my money whenever I get the urge for something that works. MP3 players, CF memory cards, USB flash memory. The Lexar has been so stable I doubt I will ever need to use it's 2 year warrantee.
Yes, there are multiple versions of this camera out there. This seems to be a huge problem. The one I purchased does not take stills, does not have the built in LED flash, or the 2gb on board flash memory as described on the web site I purchased it from. This is false advertisement. Buyer beware. As far as how the camcorder operates, read the other threads. I only gave it one star because of false advertisement.
Purchased this item 06/13/2010. IT DID NOT LAST THIRTY DAYS. AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE HARD DRIVE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, MET WITH ON HOLD AND CUT OFF. A PIECE OF CRAP. THIS UNIT WAS FOR A MENTALLY CHALLENGED LADY WHO NOW DOES NOT HAVE THE AVAILABILITY OF A COMPUTER. LAST TIME I WILL ORDER AN ITEM SUCH AS THIS.
I order this and was told it was damaged in shippimg. I was told they were not going to reship well I will never order from them any thing they sell and can't ship.
Yes this is a great sounding system and I wish I still had it but mine like so many others failed. I got over 2 years out of it so I guess I was lucky but the expense of having it repaired only to fail again has turned me off on Klipsch. Its too expensive for its short life span.
What a disappointment. The battery cover does not work on a eTrex Venture CX model. What a disappointment. The CX has a flash card slot on the upper left which requires a notch in the cover. This one does not have the notch so it will not fit. I also do not have the o-ring mentioned by the other reviewer so I am not sure if it will seal 100% on regular units anyway.What a bummer I threw away the packaging before I actually tried to mount it on the bicycle anyway. What a bummer.
The base doesn't work. Who is Iogear trying to kid? I find it ridiculous that they sell a base that has no functional use once the cables are connected to the unit since the cables weigh more than the base itself. It is clear that the base is designed not for a functional use, but to sell the product packaging.It is not a wonder no one ever sees a demo image of the base in use with the cables connected.
I got this flash drive at Walmart (which was probably my main mistake) and it worked for a semester and then started to mess up. Last month it started to say it couldn't save my word files (which was all I was using it for, so they were kind of important). The first few times it couldn't save a file, it would create an alternate name for the file so that I could go back and save it under the original name again. That was annoying but I figured I could deal with it. Then it erased my french notes, almost crashing my computer in the process. It also got to the point where it just wouldn't eject from my computer; I saw that another reviewer had the same problem. but even worse, if it and my 500 gb hard drive were plugged in together, I couldn't eject that hard drive. Needless to say, I just saved all of my files onto the hard drive and threw the flash drive away. I don't plan on buying the same brand again, even though I liked all of the other features (no cap, retractable, software that wasn't too confusing, etc.)
Over half my discs had errors. I have tried different softwares and drives and it still gives errors.Extremely disappointed. Will never buy this brand again
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 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.
I will never buy another Olympus product. I in fact bought this product twice: The first time the machine wouldn't erase when it was full; they had me send it back. Said it would take 7 days or more, so I bought another one, thinking I could wrap the first one for my son, who's a student journalist, for Christmas. This is in October. Seven days went by; two weeks I called and got put into an automated voice system nightmare that I couldn't get out of. Sat on hold. Sat on hold. Sat on hold. Hung up and tried some more. Kept calling. Like a month later I get somebody who says I needed to send the receipt, which of course I had (I bought it on Amazon; receipts are emailed). But they wouldn't let me email the receipt, I had to FAX it (at my longdistance expense). I said you're a digital company and you can't take an EMAIL??? They said no. So I had to print out my receipt and take it to a Kinko's to fax it. At my expense. The same thing happend like a month later: When I called (sitting on hold; dying in their automated system) they didn't have my receipt. No kidding, they made me do it AGAIN! This time I insisted on talking with a supervisor and they handed me off to some kind of "handler" intended to calm me down. This handler refused to let me talk to the repair people; refused to let me talk to a supervisor. Kept asking for the repair number. A month before, when I got an email telling me to CALL THEM (and sit on the phone for an hour), I'd emailed back to please just keep the machine and refund my money so I could buy my son another one in time for Christmas. I'm now on the phone for about an hour, at my expense. It's too late for Christmas, so I wrap the empty box for my son and he opens that. But I do what mr handler asks and go fax the ELECTRONIC RECEIPT to the company. Then I leave for a business trip to Panama with the other recorder which, no kidding, does the same thing: when it's full it won't erase. I had an interview scheduled for 7 am on day, a holiday (day of the martyrs, and did I ever feel like a martyr) and had no voice recorder. So I go shopping in Panama City miming and "habla Inglaise"-ing my way to get another recorder, which is not compatible with a Mac, though the sales person, in Spanish, said it was. I now own THREE voice recorders that don't work.Olympus, if you're listening: I have the number of the repair order, I have all the receipts, I have all the communications. If you want to make nice, you're going to have to buy back these recorders from me and get me another one. That works. And please don't treat your professional customers this way because this is the Internet age and we can make sure you never sell another professional device. (As a matter of fact, I was in the market for a digital camera. I had an Olympus, which, by the way, simply failed, so I sold it on Craig's List for $25. But I had liked it and was going to buy another one because I liked it. How stupid is that? Because of this experience with the voice recorder I bought a nice Nikon D-80 and am incredibly happy to be shut of Olympus.Terry MonahanCalibre Companies612/501-5218PS. A very nice man at a Radio Shack at Southdale in Edina, Minnesota, after I returned home and still needed a recorder that worked, told me the problem probably was that It was too full; that you shouldn't record all the way to the limit of the device. Glad to know that, now that I own three worthless devices.
I was very optimistic about purchasing this printer after reading all the other reviews. However, I'm running on Vista and the wireless wouldn't connect. I could have the printer itself connected to my router and then have my computer printer via the router, but I never actually had the wireless connection I was promised. I spoke with HP customer support for about 10 hours over the course of 3 days, all to no avail, before the final person hung up on me. I ended up giving up and just returning it to Amazon. I'll never buy from HP again, be warned.
The RF-Link AVS-5811 doesn't work as advertised. It would not hold a signal 15 feet through one interior wall in my house. The signal continually dropped on all 4 channels. I am returning it. I would rate this product as 0 (zero) stars but this system makes me rate it as 1 star.
The most unprofessional company! Terrible experience! Do not ever buy any of their "replacement" plans!!!I bought the coverage for my lawn mower, and, as it states in the description of their services, when my mower did have a power surge, I contacted the company for a "hassle-free" refund. Little did I know, that the refund would not be only only "hassle-free", but nothing at all.I contacted them by e-mail - no resolution, no response.Then I called their customer service number: The first representative just hanged up on me. The second said that the coverage plan I bought is only covers $49, and connected me to Amazon.com, which in turn connected me back to them. The third representative said they will not cover anything because I'm still within time frame for Black & Decker original warranty (why did I pay for their replacement plan then?) And then, after 1.5 hrs of my explaining the problem and holding, the supervisor got on the phone and in a very rude tone told me that the terms and conditions (which were available upon request!) state that the coverage will only start AFTER the manufacturer's warranty expires. And now since I called one week before the fact, the unworking condition of my mower is a pre-existing condition and they is not valid for any replacement or refund from their part! She told I could do whatever I wanted, call Black & Decker or whatever, but their (NEW) company will not be covering anything. And she hang up."100% reimbursement?" - I don't think so."No hassles, deductibles, or waiting for repairs?" - Some "hassle-free" customer service that is!"All it takes is a quick toll-free phone call, and NEW takes care of the rest" - ???I will definitely complain straight to Amazon - the reputable company like Amazon should not work with such companies that defraud customers like this.
I purchased the PD-1000 in April. It will not turn on, will not reset, it won't respond to any buttons.
as a cheap college student, this was an ideal printer... until it stopped working. it would go online, then offline, back online... and offline again... while i was in the middle of printing! tried changing which port it was plugged into... but that didn't work... DON'T BUY IT!!! buy a better quality canon so you can still enjoy cheap ink cartridges with a lasting printer. i just don't have time to deal with computer components that decide to die in the middle of massive projects or papers...
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.
it doesn't even deserve 1 star. but i cant write a review without highlighting at least 1 star. this is my 2nd power cable from amazon for my toshiba laptop. both of them literally fell apart while i was unplugging them. unbelievably poor quality. do not buy this!!
Like all the rest I had my unit a few months and then it quit playing DVDs giving me error messages (sometimes different messages after attempting to play the same DVD). I too always thought Magnavox stood for quality. I will not buy Magnavox ever again! DO NOT BUY THIS PILE OF JUNK!!!
We purchased this case and ordered the Olympus stylus 800 at the same time. When the camera came we found it didn't fit into the case. We called Olympus and they said the case was for the stylus 600 and they did not manufacture a case for the 800. Unfortunately, we received the case before the camera and discarded the non-english portion of the instructions and so we probably won't be able to return it. The case may work fine for the model 600, but if you have the 8 megapixel 800 it's useless.
This is my second iPod. I had my first iPod for almost two years and loved it. It was definately one of the coolest devices I have ever had. I was really excited about an iPod with a color screen. First of all, I was not sure that I would like the new wheel, but after using it, I am pleased and do think it is an improvement. The real issue for me is that you can not really keep pictures on this device as Apple would have you think UNLESS YOU BUY ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. For Apple users, you have to have have iPhoto 4.0.3 and for Windows users you have to have Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or Elements 3.0. If you don't have these programs, you won't be seeing color pictures on your iPod. iTunes was and is included with an iPod purchase and i assumed that any software needed to view pictures with my iPod would also be included. This being the case, I would suggest you buy the black and white iPod and save $100 unless you already have the software needed.
BOTH Netgear WGT624 and its service were poorly. I had owned a Netgear b, it didn't have good signal. So I decided to upgrade it to a Super G to get more range. However, I didn't get good range as well. The only room I could receive signal was in the same room where the router was located; nowhere else! More surprisely, the router needed frequent reboot. Worsely, I had a strange problem where my laptop could receive signal but my wired desktop had no Internet connection.But the worst thing was that Netgear only offer 90 days telephone support. You have to write them an email for products older than 90 days, and they only reply you by email. After tried several email back and forth by weeks, my problem was still not solved. The technical support stuff transferred me into another department, where they didn't contact me for more than 10 days!!! Finally, I decided to give up on Netgear. I will never touck this brand again!!!
Speakers+ Small (looks like Bose)- Can hear a bit distortion when playing MP3s (however, maybe the MP3s had bad quality)DVD+ Watched M. Night Shyamalan's &quot;Signs&quot;; great sound of the grass, did not really appreciate the movie thoughCD+ Can Control each speaker individually, but only in CD mode, not Radio or MP3- Clicks each time it switches between tracks- Does not really start on the track right away; so, if you skip to track 4, it will play for three seconds or so before you hear sound.- No resume option. So, if you switch to Radio, and then back to DVD (which is the CD option), it has to scan through all the songs againMP3 (This is the main issue!)- Does not recognize folders within folders. For example, if inside folder A was a folder A1, then the player will only display folder A1.- Does not recognize CD-RWs very well either. For one of my CD-RWs, it did not display a few folders at all.- The folder issue would not be that bad, but the player does not display all of the songs on the MP3 CD; so, you can't listen to everything on the CD.- For some MP3s it only plays the first few seconds of some songs. (Also, I don't think it is because of any &quot;Intro&quot; option which is available on other CD or MP3 players, because I don't think the unit has that option.)- Does not diplay entire name of file/song; so, you have to guess around.- No resume option. So, if you switch to Radio, and then back to DVD (which is the MP3 option), it has to scan through all the songs again- Hiss from rear and center speakers- Cannot control each speaker individually like in CD modeRadio- Clicks when you change stations- Hiss from rear and center speakers- Cannot control each speaker individually like in CD modeRemote- The most commonly used buttons, Play, Stop, Rew, Fwd, and Vol are really small.+ It did cram a lot into one remote thoughOther+ Wires are color coded, so it is very easy to follow and hook up- Left or Right speaker wires were a bit too short for the way I was setting it up- Cannot control treble/bass. There are EQ presets, but you have to stop the CD you are playing, and then change the presets.- Clicks each time it switches between tracks (really really annoying)- Clicks each time it switches between radio stations+- Can Control each speaker individually, but only in CD mode, not any other
This woofer was described as a Professional Premium woofer, it is certainly not. The Ohm loads vary so much that it kept tripping our amps. Once we replaced these (which were intended to be replacements) with Peavey speakers, the amps ran fine and we are back in business, short 80.00 we spent on 3 Pile speakers.
Be prepared for a 30+ minute install on this application. I hate the fact that it loads so many 3rd party applications. It also installs the .NET 1.1 framework. Not only do you have to enter the product key to install, you have to wait for an email and enter other keys just to get other components working.I run this softrware on a RAID 0 - 3.4 GHZ - 1 GB Ram computer and it still runs slow. It takes almost 30 seconds just to load the program and I have the best hardware money can buy right now. Program has crashed and hung several times but that can be expected since it's not a solid product written by a single company.I've had better luck with Sonic Studio. I only purchased this for the hardware that allows composite and S-Video inputs to USB 2.0 port. That seems to be okay, it's just the software I don't like.
This is a terrible battery. Mine now loses its recharge in about 15 minutes. I was so frustrated to discover the poor quality of this battery, and to realize that I don't have a laptop anymore, I have a paperweight. Shame on Sony, who sit by quietly and don't try to make amends to the owners of these batteries. I have already seen other, smaller quality problems with other Sony products, but now, for sure I won't be buying any Sony product again for fear of the little surprises like this that can skunk my investment.
I was excited when I saw this bag, as I wanted a way to carry my equipment to the top of Yosemite Falls without having to use my shoulder bag. Well, the Canon backpack did deliver on that promise.The bag holds a wide variety of camera equipment, lenses, and other stuff. It has many pockets for accessories, and the equipment is easy to access. Also, the pockets in the main storage area are re-configurable so you can change the shapes to fit custom lens sizes or camera backs.The zippers are POOR. If you zip them up so that both zipper handles are at the top of th pack (for easy access), they unzip on their own. I have had the back literally open itself up and spill contents out without my realizing it. You can keep this from happening by zipping it all the way over onto one side, but you should not have to do that.Also, the materials are shoddy. The nylon is stiff and cheap, the zipper handles are poorly designed (one handle "tassle" broke off the day I got the pack), and the strap "grabbers" on the side will pull out if I attach anything to them that has soem mass to it (like a tripod).One last thing. The way that the shoulder straps are designed, the backpack slides off and dies not sit well on long hikes.The is CLEARLY a pack that was designed by a cheap company and Canon put its logo on to sell it as their own. The pack is VERY VERY cheap. But if you need a quick pack that is inexpensive and arrives fast, then it may be worth the price. Just don't use it much, and don't expect it to last very long.
I was hoping to luck out with a cheap enclosure. But this didn't work at all. The drive inside is unsupported so it can move and rattle around. This is likely to kill any drive fairly quick if its transported. It might be ok to lay on your desk or something. My drive is now stuck inside as well. The screws to hold the enclosure together won't come out. You screw into black plastic and then to get them out you can unscrew forever and it doesn't come back out. I will end up needing to drill the screw out. Ruining the product and my chances of a return and possibly the drive I put inside of this. Oh yeah that's just the physical issues. This also doesn't work at all. When plugged into multiple computers, you can hear the drive spin but nothing is recognized on the computer. Tried multiple programs for disk management. I finally found one that could see it, but any way I tried to use it caused an error message.
The USB hub and reader was great when worked.Suddenly it stop workingGood while it last (about 6 months)I'll try to get another from other manufacturer
I bought my TV from Circuit City (with the extended warranty). My TV screen suddenly goes blank often (HDMI- Comcast HDTV) and I have to turn the TV and the cable box off to get it back. It also goes blank suddenly and the only way to fix it is to unplug it. So far not that bothersome, but from other reviews I've read it progressively gets worse.
I purchased this microscope for my 8 year old daughter. It is very nice, and sturdy but the magnification is really not that great. A lot of slides come with the microscope which is nice but because the magnification is mediocre, they are virtually useless without proper lighting. I wished I would've have purchased a more expensive model.
I've long been a fan of and advocate for Canon products, but this printer is a let down, and will be returned.The primary problem is consistency. I've printed the same photo 5 times (it comes with an ink cassette and "postcard sized" paper for 5 prints), each time the resulting print has some errors, generally yellowish blotches, a speck here and there. etc. It seems like it could be caused by what would have to be microscopic dust, but that's speculative.Unflawed portions of the photo look fantastic, but you wouldn't want to have them framed or on display... which is another problem, and is mistakenly written off by some reviewers. The paper it prints on is not standard size. A 'borderless' image, at least with the supplied Canon paper, ends up cropping portions of the photo, and the usable section is 5.8" wide, because of the perforations.Confused what purpose this serves unless you love to send custom postcards... a lot?
I don't know why the other reports said this bag can contain17' laptop. No Way the bag I bought. It's small. I cannot put my T21 into 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!
I bought this to carry the signal from a VGA converter to S-video inputs on TV sets when I use my laptop for karaoke. I was only getting a black and white signal, and after swapping parts around, deduced that this cable was the culprit. Perhaps I have a defective one, but it wasn't worth the cheap price to me.
These speakers were great for one year and twelve days, and then they just died. No sound, just a slight squeak from the sub. Called the company, and from what I can tell this is a known issue. I paid altogether too much for a set of speakers that lasted for so little time, and my choices with them are limited. Frankly, I just tossed them and bought a less expensive system that I can live with if it dies.What makes this especially heinous at the personal level is that I had my previous speakers, a medium-expensive B.A. set that were ugly as sin for at least seven, and I think closer to ten, years. The Creature looked nice, didn't sound quite as good, and didn't last even close to as long.
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.
these disks are not 4.7gb there actually 4.4 or 4,489 mb,plus they dont come out right half of the time.im always having some sort of problem or error when trying to burn one.i would not recomend this brand,go with a good brand like sony or something
Ok, so I was a little sketched out buying this brand at first because I had never heard of it. But, I read the reviews and decided to give it a shot; It seemed like a lot of people had dvd pictures that faded in &amp; out. However, there were a lot of people (and the manual as well) who said that was because they weren't hooking it up directly into the TV. Well, I did hook it up directly into my TV and still got a picture that fades in &amp; out and isn't really clear. Also, there is a clicking sound when a DVD is played, which is really annoying after awhile. I should've listened to my instincts and paid a little more for some quaility. The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars is because I like the size of it (very compact) and the size makes it a great bedroom DVD player...now if only it'd play the way it is supposed to.
This nook 1st edition case was kind of interesting online but when i recieved the purchase i don't use it that much because it looks like a purse for a girl or something so i would not buy this type of design again because it looks like a purse
I bought this 5-Disc changer, but no remote and no instruction and no 3 color cord. Looks like someone is using before send it to me. The sound is very, very low. I will not return, but think of some way how to order the remote and the instruction for this. Thank you.
Well, I received this very (!!!) poorly packaged item purchased from Amazon (not a listed seller.) It arrived with the box literally split open at the seams and zero, no, nada padding at the bottom of the box. (I'll be happy to send photos to anyone who cares to see them.) Now, after connecting it, the monitor has vertical channels that create very blurry areas, like things look when you let your eyes go out of focus. Move the document around and the blurry areas of the document become clear while areas that were clear(ish) before become blurry in the same areas. Further, unlike others, I'm very, very unimpressed by the definition and clarity of this monitor. I think when it comes to this kind of stuff, you're better off spending a bit more and going to a retail store so that you can actually see before-hand what to expect and take it back the same day if there's a problem.Part 2: I bought a Dell and the difference is night and day. The Dell is far superior to the Samsung in every way for about the same price. The resolution and color clarity far surpass the Samsung. Honestly, even in the "clear" areas of the Samsung I sent back, it was among the lowest quality I had seen. Save yourself some frustration and go to Staples and check out the Dell monitors before you buy any other brand.
I bought the Olevia 30" through Amazon back in March 2005 (at a cost of $1150 plus delivery at the time) ... a few days ago - Saturday July 29 2006, the screen suddenly went black and the TV died - the sound still worked but no vision. I had a TV expert friend look at it yesterday - and he said that it has gone for good ...Lasted less than 18 months --- so much for the 12 month warranty.My recommendation - stay away from Ovelia ... majorly disappointed - and have to falk out $800 for a replacement ....
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.
Buyer beware. In four years I've had two power brick failures on this LaCie external hard drive. The first was a warranty deal and the second is on me. Ridiculous and infuriating. I don't know that this obvious technology failure is a LaCie theme, but it certainly causes me to never buy a LaCie again.
Realistically, the BA II Plus can do everything you need from a financial calculator - any of the more advanced function that are lacking are better suited for Excel anyway.My problem is that for the simple, everyday uses, the BA II Plus requires more keystrokes and is more 'complex' than its counterparts. For people who value time and efficiency, stay away.I believe this is a classic example of 'you get what you pay for.' Spring for the more expensive HP unless you absolutely cannot afford it.
Despite gentle use, the screen has broken after only 7 months. Unfortunately the 1 year warranty only covers parts. The labor costs $216 flat charge (half the price of the camcorder). I thought of Sony as a quality brand.... but no more.
Short and Sweet:Pros - Leather is supple, seems to be put together well enough to last a few years, handle and strap are well stitched and sturdy, shoulder gel pad is comfortable, interior is lined with a good-looking tan fabric and has a padded pocket for a laptop.Cons - Leather is very thin - there is a thin layer of leather over some other material, for instance there seems to be a plastic or some other semi-stiff material board inside the flap between the leather and the interior material. This is not a full-leather bag like the upscale ones are. It's really not that roomy. After my laptop is inside, I had room for a small book or a few thin files. If you try to stuff more in, the pockets become effectively worthless as they are on the outside under the flap and stop the flap short of the clasps if too full. Also the clasps and leather straps are not adjustable without punching more holes in the straps - but if you do this the pockets may become exposed thus defeating one of the primary purposes of the flap to begin with.All that said I plan on using this bag for a while until I decide to pony up the dough for a full-leather bag like the saddleback co. My colleague has one and I'm in complete briefcase envy. Even at about 4 times the price of this bag, that one is TOTALLY worth it if you're serious about your briefcase.***UPDATE***THIS BAG IS JUNK! After a couple weeks of use this bag went into my closet. The con I mentioned about the thin leather makes the bag NOT WORTH $50 let alone $100+! As it ages, quality leather gains character and subtle rugged handsomeness in the folds and creases. The leather is so thin on this bag that these little folds and wear creases look more like creases in a brown paper sack than a leather briefcase.BOTTOM LINE: I AM EMBARRASSED TO CARRY THIS BAG AND SORELY WISH I HAD MY MONEY BACK TO PUT TOWARD A FULL-LEATHER BAG!!!
The test button worked, but when I tried to photograph with it, it starting smoking. I don't use film cameras anymore, but if I did, I sure wouldn't use a Vivitar flash! The only reason I give it even one star is because it's required for a review.
My wife and I were very satisfied with this printer until we upgraded our Mac to OS X 10.5 (Leopard). The printer will not print since that time. Lexmark does not acknowledge that there is a problem. Mac users - google for this printer and you will see many complaints about Leopard problems. I wish we could return this printer.
These Skullcandy's are a cheap attempt to give bass lovers affordable bass heavy headphones, but unfortunately, they feel too cheap and are, as a matter of fact, too cheap to be an affordable pair of headphones for bass lovers. I'm not entirely sure where all the positive reviews are coming from, but these headphones are just grating, under preforming, and cheap. Yes, these looks sort of cool, and they are, for what it's worth, ah, comfortable. Also, Skullcandy has a pretty cool lifetime limited warranty, which is also nice of them. Unfortunately though, sound quality is a lot to be desired.First off, if you are thinking you want to hear your music without the "bass enhancement" feature, don't expect pretty much anything. These headphones have a very muddled, wimpy sound, as a lot of the is wiped and washed out. Vocals sounded meek, guitars sounded like they were played from inside a box, and everything sounded tinny. I know that these aren't necessarily made for classical or rock music, but there really is not an excuse for the those other oh-so-important ranges that even hip-hop benefits from. But if they had good bass it probably wouldn't be as bad (example: the godawful Kinyo home theater system I used for a while), right?The final nail of the coffin? The bass. I wouldn't quite be so harsh with the rating, but the Skullcrusher's bass themselves are incredibly annoying and grating; they sound like a really cheap bargain bin car stereo with a crappy ,honking sub woofer. I'm not sure if I'm listening to the same headphones other people are, but this system's bass is more of a gimmick that almost feels like the system merely makes the bass by physically rattling the headphones. You know the sound that you get from a really crappy sub, where everything buzzes obnoxiously and all the notes are muddy and aimless? Well, now you can have the obnoxious and muddled, BUZZING bass on your ears! Wearing these while the bass mode is on, is kind of like taking a miniature massage toy to your head and pressing it over and over again. It's just not real bass, and why anybody could stand this utterly annoying excuse for bass is a mystery.There's quite a bit of headphones out there that offer REAL bass sound (and not just the famous Beats by Dre, though those are recommended to look at), and if you can handle the comfort, there are in ear headphones that offer awesome bass for the same price of this. Look into a pair of /Klipsch Image S2 Comfort-Fit Noise-Isolating Earphonesor a pair of SennheiserSennheiser CX300B MK II Bass Earbuds with Carrying Case (Black)if you want REAL bass for around the same price as these bimbo headphones. And while it's an extra lousy 20 dollars more, you can just getSony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones. Unlike these headphones, you would actually get real pumping bass instead of some obnoxious rattling that's suppose to be low notes. These, however, are just bad, as there are so many better companies out there that make products that trump these all style over substance headphones. Avoid.
My Creative Zen fits the product well, but they've put velcro on 2 sides - meaning that when attached to my arm, it also sticks to my shirt with every step! HOW AGGRAVATING!
I concur with the other negaative reviews. I cannnot useee thee thing aand hd to replacee it. No matter how fresh the batteries the signal is veeery weak. Even from a distance of 4-5 inches from the transmitter the keyboard mises about 1/3 of the key strokes or erverses the order of the eltters.Youuu neeever nkow wat wil coome out. Even a brief exxxcursion onlineee can be veeery frustratingggg.
DON'T keep your baby in this carrier. It's like driving with your child in the front seat, airbag on and no seatbelt through heavy traffic. You are an accident waiting to happen. The Belkin wallet holder has much more padding but no belt holder. I haven't found the perfect holder yet but I'm still on the lookout. The ipod needs to be firmly secured with padding all around the edges, attatched to your body at all times, yet you have to be able to easily access the front of it. Get that perfect case on the market people!!
I did not keep these for very long. Might be okay to run a home stereo through. No more than about 50 solid state watts. Came with pieces of cabinet and 1 horn driver laying loose inside. They're just cheap cheap cheap. Better to spend a little more and get some Kustoms. Kustom kpc10's easily out perform these.
I bought 2 of these ram sticks for compatible old motherboards. One of them worked perfectly and I am currently using it without a glitch. The other one did not respond from the start, looks like it was delivered faulty (Testing it on a fourth cpu to see if it responds... although not likely). I would suggest if you are buying more than one stick, evaluate the possibility of investing that money in building a new motherboard system.
I literally could not take the monitor 10 feet away from the base without getting tons of nasty static making it impossible to hear anything.I isolated the cause to the base station. It does not put out a powerful enough signal. I have an older Playskool base station that operates on the same channel. The receivers from this set pick it up FINE. However they will NOT work at all with the base station that comes with the set.Someone poorly designed this set. Use only if you have no electronic devices in your house and live in the middle of nowhere.
This printer is terrible. I have had nothing but problems with it. Constant message for paper upside down with plain paper. Bought expensive HP paper and get the same message. Runs through cartridges like there is no tomorrow. Frequent paper jams, misaligned paper with cockeyed printing despite posted on line remedies. Will never buy another HP printer. Have rarely been able to print photos with this-always some problem.
Not good at all if you use a Mac. It didn't work with OS X 10.2. When I emailed Iomega tech support they said they don't support anything later than OS 9.1, and wern't too aplogetic about it. Too bad that OS went out of date almost 2 years ago. This might be a good drive, especially if it was still 1999, but it's 2002 and Iomega needs get with the game.
My laser quit so I went to a Staples store to see an output page example of this less expensive wax-ink technology. They had a unit in store to save on the cost of printing. I print from 1 to 2 reams of double sided paper per month for research so I can't fool around with a poor printer. I write extensive notes on the paper as I read including arrows on the pictures.Though you can write over the lettering text because the sold wax ink is not deposited all over the characters it does not write over as easily as a laser print. I can't imagine doing my note taking on a wax print page. If a picture is on the page then you have a waxy surface all over the picture that will clog your pen if you hit the picture by mistake. You can NOT write on the pictures at all with sharpie or pen or pencil. A metal supported tip like the ultra fine point felt pen from Sharpie will cut into the wax leaving a mark on the picture and clog up on any picture. The pages are generally waxy feeling, though not as bad with text only but I still can't imagine handling paper with this waxy ink on it all day long.This wax-ink printer may have some use as an internal document printer if you don't need to write on the pictures. Problem is you don't realize how much you write on the pictures until you can't do it at all. Laser is still king though the cost of the imaging drum built into the toner cartridge has skyrocketed the cost of laser cartridges at HP so they have to use high capacity cartridges to extend the life to that of the imaging drum thus adding more cost, still, back to laser for me.
I was sent an email saying they were out or stock n I was gonna be refunded and they were lieing cause it's still online for 6 times the price. I told them n someone was supposed to call me back n noone did. It was a mistake on there part n now I can't get ahold of them. Never bought from this company n probably won't ever again.
I take my still working cartridge in to get refilled at Walgreens, as the printer starts warning of need to refill cartridge. I carefully snap it into the hard printer head cover plastic & original box and take it in to Walgreens to get refilled for about 12.99 - 14.99 depending on what town I am in. Walgreens will even test cartridge to make sure it is working. Your printer has a memory of the chip information in that cartridge, so if you turn off unit and install, it works for me every time.This is much better than the lottery, or hit and miss of getting online IMHO.Happy Printing : > }
This is the second HP OfficeJet printer I have purchased and both have done the same thing- the printer cartridge jams after only printing one page and you must reset it to continue printing- for it to only happen again and again.I returned the previous model for the same reason. That only took 2 months to malfunction. Thinking HP is a really good brand and I had bad luck- I thought to get a better model.I'll be looking for a different all in one machine in the near future.
I got the printer from Amazon and tried to set it up and it just failed to properly it setup. As some reviewers pointed out, it gave an error message of "paper jam" during the set up process. It appears that the printer's cartridge holder has difficulty in grabbing the two cartridges.However, Amazon's service was great and I've got the full refund without any hesitation.H.J.
I received this scanner a year ago as a gift and today it is dead. It was barely used, too.
I've tinkered with all of the "Dashboard" settings in various combinations, & I find that while the video properties aren't completely absent, they are sparse & spartan. I discovered that its "live video" option looks a whole lot like the "1.3 megapixel, interpolated" setting (ie. "digital guesswork") to the point of being undiscernable. Each looks equally grainy, even in normal daylight. And unfortunately, no amount of photo software enhancement will ever clear up & edit out the grainy, pixellated, digital mess it makes of the still shots in the .jpg images it grabs. Sharpening the grainy pictures mine takes tends to sharpen the pixellation vs. clarifying & refining the overall image. I'm embarrassed to email these pics out to friends. Also, there are a number of frequently used lighting settings that could be added that are not present in the driver software, such as settings for incandescent & flourescent lighting. Logitech included a home security recorded motion detection aspect to its software for the Quick Cam Pro 3000 which was handy & useful. I'd rather they scrap the pointless kiddie stuff in the software - the Dashboard is dominated by cartooned plants & candy & bugs, ect. while useful features are buried in a pull down menu - & include some practical software with this camera that serves a real purpose.Some features the MS LifeCam has in common with my old Logitech Quick Cam Pro 3000 it replaces are... It falls over just as easily on it's stand due to the weight of it's own cord - & the way the cord out of the back raises the center of gravity too high causes it to constantly get jerked around way too much for its own good - just like the Logitech did. On that point, it's just like old times. Except that I can't unscrew the base & attach it to my tripod to get away from this chronic design problem, like I could with the Logitech Pro. I don't plant a web cam in front of my face & leave it there indefinitely. I like to move the camera around at times & set it near my pet, or capture the view from the window. I don't have the type of monitor I can snap a camera onto, it would set on top at an unsafe angle. The weight of the cord wants to tug it off of anything I set it on. So I hot glued the base to a heavy marble coaster at the lowest setting so as not to damage the base - dramatically increasing it's stability & ease of adjustment. Whatever you do - do not try to take out the screw that attaches the camera to its base to see if it is capable of reattachment to anything else - this camera is not made for attachment to professional tripods or any other device, & once that little screw lets loose - tiny, delicate parts will fall apart at you that go back together in a way that is a real adventure to reassemble.One extremely irritating aspect of the MS LifeCam is how easy it is to hit that click button on the top of the camera - during repositioning, focusing, & when its own cord unbalances it yet one more time, pulls it over, & I have to pick the cam back up again. Instead of the button taking an instant picture, as did the Logitech if its camera software was open - LifeCam starts up "Windows Live Messenger" - & there seems no way to disable it from launching this program, or reassigning the button to a different task. The solution was uninstalling it, which I did in less than 24 hours. It's an annoying program with gaudy buttons, flashing graphics, & tons of paid features plastered all over it to bait sales. So far as I can determine, Windows Live Messenger does nothing Skype & other Windows messenger programs can't do much more practically & peacefully with a more streamlined, non-sales oriented, less trashy appearance. Now whenever the top button is accidentally hit, it displays an offer to reinstall the WLM junkware - vs. automatically loading it to the screen. I wish there were a way to disable the button altogether.Some features I do like about this camera are... The automatic light adjustment. As the light brightens or dims in a room (ie. time of day changes, turning on an overhead light) - the camera automatically does the opposite video to compensate & maintain more even lighting. Also, the video flicker some older cameras had to manage is absent in the LifeCam. The manual focus ring is a real plus. Because after you get frustrated with the randomly chaotic tracking feature & finally give in & shut it off, you'll need to use it if you want to reset your focus. Some aspects of the camera don't work very well, such as the automatic face tracking feature...which keeps tracking off with movement & zooming out & then back in on irrelevant, at times embarrassing points. The best thing about the auto tracking is that it can be turned off. After which the manual focus feature then becomes indispensable if you're going to relocate your cam. To it's credit, the audio is actually decent in the .wma audio files the MS LifeCam 3000 generates. The Logitech Pro 3000 was always tinny, loud, & distorted in chats except at the lowest settings. Decent audio is certainly worth something.And, it does have a very classy silver & black with chrome design. As far as looks go, it looks professional, even if it doesn't operate as such. It fits right in with the rest of my hardware & other electronic equipment, & would look nice in any office or professional environment. There are plenty enough gaudily colored plastic cams out there that look just like the junk they really are - & this is not one of them. I'll leave the gaudy looking cams to kids to marvel over.One peculiarity unique to the LifeCam 3000 is that odd bright electric green pixel that constantly appears in the upper right quadrant of the video screen that turns up in all the live streaming or recorded video & still shots...that never goes away on any setting, nor with any camera positioning/lighting, & cannot be cleaned off the lense or altered in the environment. It's about the color of the LED light on the front of the camera, but I don't think that's the source, there is nothing in the environment reflecting it back into the lense no matter where it sets.There is a MS Life Cam VX-6000 model of this same camera coming out soon for twice the price of the 3000 - & one would hope paying twice the price will get the end user a better quality web camera from the manufacturer. I paid $50 retail for mine. Don't pay that price... At the risk of sounding "un-American" as someone said (what? did I put down the war somewhere...??) - it's just not $50 worth of technology.PS --- Oh yes, & I also would mention "the LAG" in the camera's recorded a/v input...!! :) And the very jumpy, disjointed, rough start each & every .wma video begins with which shows up on playback. Setting the picture resolution below 640x480 before recording helps to make this effect, & the grainy image, less pronounced.
The sound quality of this unit is terrible. It distorts the sound, even at very low volumne levels. Anyone who values good sound quality would do well to steer clear of this item.
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.
The firewire connection does not work when connecting to a pc. I have tried on 3 different pc's w/ different cables. When contacting Sharp technical support, they said that they DO NOT support firewire connections to pc.They said the only thing the firewire port was intented for was to connect to another miniDV device. I also ran into problems when trying to get the camera serviced. Would not recommend Sharp as a company to buy from.
Don't bother with this hub; the firewire ports are unpowered. Your iPod will drain its battery power; your firewire hard drive will not work unless it has its own AC power source.
......but I'm disappointed with the sound. The sound actually sounds like a slang term of the word "potty", if I'm being honest. Minimal bass, horrific mid-range, and the treble is irritatingly high.The one good thing about these headphones, is they fit perfectly in my ear, and are very, very good at noise cancelling. In fact, they're on par with pretty expensive headphones as far as the noise cancelling is concerned.They just don't sound all too good, but then again, what do you expect from $6 headphones? For $6, you really can't go wrong, which is why I gave these 2 stars instead of 1.
Easy to use...plug in, turn on. Poor power makes this product just a little louder than a set of cheap headphones. I would not recommend...pay a little more for higher quality and performance.
I am glad to see Sony enter the Hard Drive MP3 player arena. This unit has great features great looks and a great feel. It falls way short however on sound quality. Compared to my current MP3 player, Pogo Products RipDrive, this unit just doesn't deliver a clear, rich or powerful sound. I tried ripping my CD's at all possible quality settings and types and the sound was not close enough to my RipDrive unit to keep me from being dissapointed. The Sony VGF-AP1L wins hands down on style looks and size. If you want to show off to your friends this looks great, but if you want to impress your ears try a RipDrive.
I ordered 7 of these frames based on price and the good reviews I read. The idea was a simple Christmas solution that would suit everyone on my list. Once the frame arrived the first thing I noticed is that there are no instructions on how to download pictures. Very frustrating. Once the pictures were loaded I noticed that the quality leaves much to be desired. The frame only holds about 10 pictures and a memory card is needed after that. NOTE: You will need to load the memory card with pictures before using it in the frame. You cannot load pictures to it directly, once it's in the frame. Again, frustrating since the memory card the frame needs is different from my camera and it will not fit my laptop. I now have to find a way to get the pictures on the card. Again, frustrating. Frame $70.00 plus dollars. Memory card $19.99. Memory card reader $45.00. My sanity....priceless...and gone.
After almost a year of using this Toshiba Hard Drive, it began to click and make some terrible noises. Now, when I plug it in, I can see the directory of everything that's on it (50% full -- 100G worth) and I can't access any of it. I'm hoping that Toshiba can when I send it in to them. I was traveling on business when this began to happen and couldn't back-up any of the work from that trip. Weeks of work.Don't do it.I have a small 40G Ion that has never given me problems in the 3 years I've had it, and a LaCie. Run away from Toshiba! It may work at the start, but after a year - just when you're comfortable - POW!
I had this modem for over 2 years and had only minor problems such as the need to reboot at least once a week to clear out errors from the buffer. Everything was working fine until last week when it suddenly stopped working. At first I thought it was service interruption so I spent several hours on the phone with my ISP only to figure out that my modem is a problem. The modem acted as if it could not get the signal. After reading some of the horror stories, here at Amazon, related to D-Link's customer service I decided just to throw it away and buy new Motorola Surfboard. Although I don't notice any speed difference with the surfboard, it takes much less time to boot up. Whereas with DCM 200 it took approx. 40 seconds to boot, with my new Motorola it takes no more than 10 seconds. I always thought that D-Link makes good, high quality products but this incident changed my mind. I won't buy another D-link.
Bose recommends this antenna for their very expensive Wave radios which do NOT have external connectors for AM antennas. They say to set the device alongside the radio and turn it in various directions to improve reception. Don't believe them. I found no improvement even tho I suspect the antenna itself probably works just fine. Shame on Bose.
Well, I've ordered a few times from Amazon and have always received my items in good shape, on time, good condition, you name it. But this time... it wasn't the case. I never even received my headphones.. not even the second time around. I don't know what happened, but my address was indeed correct (i had ordered another item the same day and that had arrived), my apartment office did not have it, of course it was not in my mailbox, and none of my neighbors accidentally had it.When that happened the first time, i contacted amazon about the issue since they hadn't arrived by the estimated date, and they told me they'd send it a second time with one day shipping and if the other one ever arrived to just send it back, and sorry for the inconvenience.. ok well, that one hadn't arrived either.. it was the same issue. I don't know what the hell happened or who's fault it was but i ended up paying for nothing.So really, I can't give a review of the product since it never showed up.. i ended up going to the store and finally just buying myself new headphones (which ended up costing alot more than these).Amazon said they'd look into the problem, but that was almost a month ago and i haven't heard from then since..
The printer has been moderately used for black and white prints, and after 13 months it encounters a mechanism error, not printing at all. It is not worth fixing it, but buying a new one. Quality of prints was good, but life of the printer very short.
I purchased this dvd player from Amazon. It was perfectly satisfactory for about 7 months until it died. Wouldn't play more than a few seconds of a dvd, and would degenerate into a horrible screeching noise. Norcent agreed to replace it, as long as I paid the shipping costs, which were half the original cost of the dvd player. A month (and many dogged phone calls later) I received a replacement. What a joke. It had somebody else's rented dvd in it, and though it played the picture fine, there was a repetitive clicking noise, which was probably why the previous customer had returned it. But instead of fixing the problem, they just sent it to me. Norcent admitted the mistake and agreed to pay for the shipping costs to replace the replacement. Another month and a half and many irate phone calls later, I got my third dvd player. This last one (and it will most assuredly be my last) held out for about a month before emitting a sharp click and dying completely in the middle of a movie. Please, save yourself time, misery, and money. Get a real dvd player from a real company.
They sound bad and don't stay in your ear. Buy Sennheiser MX-500 they sound much better and are cheaper. Typical Sony, pay more get less. This is the last Sony product I will ever buy.
I purchased this memory and it didn't work in my computer after installing it my monitor would not come on. I made serveral attempts to customer service and sometimes didn't hear anything until I sent another email. I finally was told to give them my computer model number and make and I did, then didn't hear anything again and finally I was told to send the memory back. Now that company is charging me all kinds of fees for returning it. After it's all said and done I paid a total of $40. and now with all these fees what the hell are they going to give back to me? Fees like e-bay listing and some other non-sense I order this from amazon not e-bay. Before you purchase this memory get as much info as you can and research
I can't imagine anyone being happy with these. I did the research (Amazon reviews + the kid at the local Circuit City). I am so disappointed with the sound. NO Bass at all. The standard iPod phones sound 100% better than these. I tried adjusting EQ and the different sized ear buds but the sound was just terrible. I am returning these tomorrow. BTW, I'm not very picky and don't return items very often, but these are just bad and surprisingly so since they are Sony. Definitely avoid!
I was very disappointed in this printer because I have had HP printers in the past that have performed wonderfully. I have had this one for about three months and have had nothing but trouble printing with it. Setup went well and it scans to my computer without a problem. Printing is another issue entirely. It does not matter if I have two sheets of paper loaded or twenty-two, it consistently jams and I end up wasting four or five sheets of paper simply getting it to print one good copy. Also it does not matter how carefully I load the paper, three out of four times it feeds through the printer slightly crooked. And forget about printing with anything thicker than your run-of-the-mill paper. Thicker papers, like the type used for printing resumes, and envelopes do not feed into the printer at all. If I do manage to get it to print straight on the paper without jamming, the page still does not come out unscathed. I have to try again and again to get a perfect copy that doesn't have two smudges near the top of the page caused by the rollers that feed the paper through the printer. I'm looking into returning this piece of junk as it has never worked as advertised.
over all I am not very pleased with this telescope. For the price, it is loud, the viewfinder will not stay attached, and the viewfinder is very cheaply made. I cannot get the telescope to focus on things like the moon, so I am having sever problems with the unit over all. I am in the process of trying to get ahold of Celestron, but with my experiences, I would recommend an Orion over theses.Main problems:1. Viewfinder stinks, it will not stay attached, is cheaply made. My thinking is to try using plumbers tape to try and get this to attach properly.2. Telescope to stand--very cheaply made, is very touchy, Make sure you have multiple people there with you to attach, if you don't there is a good chance the telescope will slide right off the mount.I will keep this updated as I get the unit up and running properly.
The supplied installation disk does not support Windows XP as stated in the manuel. When opening up the program up the supported systems say Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, and 200 ME. No mention of XP or XP pro which I use.
The features supposedly supported by this program sound great, but the program crashes or errors out every time. A major disappointment for a piece of software this expensive.Bottom line: There isn't any decent DVD authoring software yet that doesn't cost thousands of dollars. If you want to burn decent DVDs right now, use a Mac!
Maren-Fitness cheats people. I sent three emails. She finally answered the 3rd one by saying she didn't get the first two. She failed to see that those emails were attached to the email chain she was replying to. So she cheats people, then tries to lie. But she's so ignorant, she doesn't realize she's including proof of her lying with her lie.This seller sold me a useless external drive. She didn't send the power cord or software that were advertised as included.
It works just fine with the Nero software which comes with it (Nero is good software), however the following software does not work with this CD-RW (EZ CD Creator, Music Match, MP3CD and I'm sure there are more.) So right now I rate it 4 stars since the Nero software can do everything I need to do, but it has been reduced to 2 star due to extremely poor, almost non-existing support for Creative Labs. My last Creative Labs Product.
I have been using this printer for about 2 years now with a Dual PowerMac G4 with 1GB RAM. Most of the time it delivers good prints, therefore it receives at least 2 stars. I said most of the time because the printer works a bit unpredictably. On upgrading to OS 10.3.3 and upgrading the driver to 1.6bA (release date March 6, 2004), the printer refuses to finish prints once they begin. I have been printing 13x19 pages and it works fine about 50% through the document. It will then stall, stop the print, extract the paper, put the print on hold and when you go to the printer utility to the start print button, it will print from the beginning again and stall midway.I contacted Epson about the situation and they emailed me back with their copy and paste email response with the generic (condenesed version): go to the macintosh HD and delete your Epson Driver Folder and go to support.epson.com and download the driver, follow the instructions and reinstall. And of course, it did not work. The problems persist which means the printer is not compatible yet with OS 10.3 no matter how much Epson swears it does. I have resent Epson emails and they have not responded.
I had this burner for about one year and used it maybe 24-30 times. It unexpectedly stopped seeing any type of CD that I inserted. Kept saying &quot;no media found&quot;. Called Tech Support and was told the only explanation is a dead laser. In other words, after making less than 3 dozen CDs with this thing, it's now a piece of garbage. Don't waste your money on this brand!
Bought this PCMCIA for my laptop thinking it was 802.11NIt is not, it only support B/D only.It is NOT supported under linux, which is what I use.
The item does not fit the eTrex Vista. The package says it will, but it will not. The Vista has a Micro SD memory card. The replacement back piece mold will not allow the piece to fit. It cannot even be cut to fit due to the Micro SD memory card.
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.
The range extensions suggested in other reviews worked fine, and it did give me sufficient range, but the sound quality was horrible even after fine-tuning the input level to avoid clipping. The unit should have automatic gain control for the input level, but never mind that. No matter what station I used I got a high-pitched whine along with the true sound. This happened on two receivers, so I know the problem resides with the transmitter. Could probably be filtered out with an equalizer, but the primary receiver I have in mind don't have that capability. Simply unacceptable. My advice, save yourself the trouble and money for return shipping and go for a higher-end unit.
The fan is surprisingly loud, even for a rack-mounted device intended for a machine room.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.
I own something like 4 or 5 pairs of these, and all of them have had the same defect appear within 6 months or so, on average: the wires start to fray around the plug area until the sound in one ear dies out. If you look around on the net you'll see many people complain about this same problem, yet it's not reflected in the Amazon ratings.I hear it started happening when they switched from an L-shaped plug to a straight plug - well bring back the original, I say! Some will tell you that Koss has a lifetime warranty policy: well that's great, but when you realize that postage is going to cost you at least half of the original buying price, you think twice about your desire to go through the hassle of finding your receipt, typing out a detailed explanation of the problem, when and how it started occurring etc.Oh and one last thing: yes I do take decent care of my stuff, I don't even go jogging with them (well, anymore, jogging is what killed my first pair). I don't even wear them with my phone in my pocket (which tends to bend the cord some), they just sit on my desk until I plug them into my computer!This is planned obsolescence and it's a shameful practice, I'm pretty pissed off at Koss right now because I get cranky without my music. I'm studying abroad right now, too, and a replacement pair would cost me 65$ - not that I want to get another pair of this sh*t.On another note: the sound is pretty damn good for 30$ cans.
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 stereo system is far too thin, so much so that it fell down the back of my fridge and i havent been able to recover it. Im considering contacting my local fire department for their assistance, but Im not sure whether this is their juristiction.Furthermore, when it disappeared into the dark enclave it took with it a jar of Helmans Mayonaise which, with the hot weather we have been experiencing lately, has begun to emmit an odour not dissimilar from rotten eggs.
I have been using this surge protector for a couple of years and have had little to complain about until recently.One issue is certainly that the outlets are too close together, but that is not why I am giving this device a low rating.While this device has adequately protected the computer equipment plugged into it through power outages and thunder storms, and all of the fluctuating power that goes along with those events, when there was a genuinely hazardous condition, this unit failed to perform.A neutral wire fault to our home caused a series of major power spikes to the home electrical grid. This device failed to mitigate the spikes causing the computer, the wireless router, and the telephone base which were plugged into it to be damaged.Ironically, the unit appears to be functioning despite the damage to the things plugged into it; anything that is known to be functioning will turn on when plugged into it. Why it failed to stop to power surge is beyond me, unless the unit's response time was just too slow to counter the incoming flood of power.I am now working with APC to file a claim for damages, but the process looks like it is going to take some time and require some money on our part to have the equipment professionally diagnosed ($70 a pop at the Geek Squad), before they will finalize a decision. As will any such insurance/warranty claims processes, it should not be easy or quick.So...I would highly recommend you review the capabiities of this, or any, surge protector prior to plugging your expensive electronic equipment into it. Look for a device that will protect against 600 joules or higher, and with a reaction time of 1 nanosecond or faster...it does make a difference.
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.
Pros: Excellent print quality. Works reliably except for fuser. Fast. Power savings mode uses only 5 watts.Cons: This printer is not supported for Windows 7, 64 bit. The print cartridges count the number of copies printed and are empty after 6000 copies. Print cartridge prices were raised when new printer models were released. The fuser needed replacement.There is no windows 7 support and HP could not get my printer to work over my home network after I bought a new Windows 7, 64 bit computer. The print cartridges count the number of copies printed and are done when 6000 pages are printed. HP greatly raised the list price on cartridges after they came out with a newer model. Printing envelopes causes fuser errors and I had to buy a separate new fuser for $200 for use with envelopes. The old fuser still works great with regular paper. Envelopes are slightly damaged when printing. HP support (telephone and online) only last for a short time after purchase and then they want money to not fix your problems. My printer was manufactured in January 2007 and I am really surprised that it is not supported by HP and can not run Windows 7, 64 bit as of August 2010. I expected to use this printer for many years and now must phase it out as I move towards Windows 7, 64 bit.
in bright sunlight. It attaches easily and for that, I give it two stars. Otherwise, the lcd improvement is marginal at best. I think that the Nikon 4300 lcd is just not bright enough. Save your money and get used to the underframing of the optical viewfinder.
With little use in a year time, (I was a deployed solidier and my wife traveled a lot), this machine started jamming by crinkling the paper on one side of the feed. I called Cannon for support, they had me clean the roll then told me it's a mechanical error, they would be happy to give me a discount on a new machine. I will never buy a Cannon printer again!!!
Price was (literally) too good to be true. Returned mine after first use - due to defect. The picture would become very bright and lose color every 15 or 20 seconds. Only other gripe was that there is no way to turn unit on/off via remote.
You can do what you want. Sun or not, with self-timer or not. The pictures are always unsharp.
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.
You don't have to spend a fortune on expensive cables when you are dealing with digital signals. Keep in mind that all digital interfaces have error correction built into them. Did you know the internal components of consumer electronics are connected with tin and nickel? There's no gold inside! So there's no need for oxygen-free, gold tipped, multi sheilded, super mega supreme cables. If you don't believe me, buy this cable and a no-name cheapie. Compare them for yourself -- you will see no difference.With analog signals, a good quality cable may make a difference (although the difference is usually only visible on an oscilloscope).
Cable has quite bad ghosting(multiple "shadows" on high contrast area's). This comes from badly shielded signal cables. Definitely do not recommend.
With the advent of the new 160GB iPod, which Amazon.Com also sells, the retail price of this model is now only $249. I'm surprised that Amazon has not updated the price.
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.
They appear to be great in electronic noice cancelling and covering your ear to isolate some sounds too. They are very frim on your head and after some time wearing them they become uncomfortable. For great isloation i used ear plugs and then wore them and it was very quiet. I think the ear cups should be larger and softer to mould the ear more and subsequently isolate the external sounds better.THE MOST IMPORTNAT THING: The swivel that connects the ear cup to the head band breaks - it cannot be repaired. I would not buy this product again, for the price i expect better quality.
Hated this product. Tried it first with snorkeling & the camera doesn't fit tight in the housing so it kept moving around & made it harder to take pictures. Was going to try it with scuba diving thinking the pressure would make it a tighter fit I asked the dive master if he had seen any one dive with this before & he stated he had seen them flood so I was too nervous to try it. I would suggest just getting an underwater camera. I feel like this was a waste of money.
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.
ipod was not properly packaged in shipping box to prevent possible damage. THIS IS NOT A BOOK! I returned the ipod without even inspecting it do to the lack of care in packaging. BUYERS BEWARE.
I BAUGHT THE EARPHONES ON THE PICTURE WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A REAL GOOD DEAL FOR THE PRICE, WELL THEY SHIPPED ME SOME OTHER MODEL OF THE COBY BRAND...(UNCOMFTORABLE) OLD FASHIONED EARPHONES AND SIMPLE! THEY WERE CHEAP SO I'M NOT EVEN BOTHERING TO RETURN THEM BECAUSE THEY WORK. DON'T ALWAYS TRUST THE PICTURE OR THESE REVIEWS...
I got one 2 days ago and it fails to turn on today. No idea what's going on. The only attempt I made is to replace the battery.As of the player itself, the battery cover is kind of loose. I doubt it's gonna last long if you don't use that ugly plastic skin.Good thing is this player supports multi-language titles.
I live in Venezuela, it have an excellent sound quality but after 2 weeks the remote controls stop working and 3 months later all the system stay off and do not start, i call to Nakamichi an do not have service center in south america at the end i lose my money.
The sound quality is good at very short ranges. They are pretty comfortable for under an hour of listening.What really doesn't make sense with these is the blasting of static after about 1 minute if you pause your source device. The transmitter (which is plugged into a wall outlet) just shuts off leaving only static for the battery operated headphones to blast.I listen to podcasts on them in the office and if I have to pause due to a phone call or a visitor, they end up blasting static unless you turn them off using a switch on the back, adding another step to the 15 second process just to pause and address something else.I think I actually hate these things, but they do deserve the second star for the quality they would provide in the right situation.
I bought these with the intention of using them with my Ipod; however, after listening to my mp3s with the Ipod headphones and these, I quickly tossed these in a drawer. Maybe I just got a bad set; I dunno. But they sounded tinny and cheap.Also, they featured the same strange Sony design in which one headphone cord was shorter than the other--which resulted even in my limited trials to more than one instance of pulling the plug completely from my ear when I turned my head suddenly.A shame; I had a lot of hope for these.
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.
Based on stellar reviews, I got mine and hooked it up yesterday. Everything seemed to go smoothly until I tried to print. I was told that my HP Officejet 4315v All in One was compatable with my router and my Vista program. After more than an hour talking to tech support with Buffalo, it didn't print. It recognized my printer and supported it but no dice. They said it may be faulty and to send it back. Amazon was flawless in the transaction. One issue was that during the setup, it erased my HP driver and I had to reinstall through the website. Too bad it was a flop.
As of firware revision 1.1.1, the 160GB iPod classic pauses randomly. It could be twice in five minutes or it could be once in four hours. It's very random and very annoying. My music was ripped using a secure ripper and I don't get these gaps when I play the music through iTunes. As other reviewers have noted, the sound quality is poor. I describe it as murky or imprecise and shallow. I went from a Sony NW-HD5 to this iPod (and from a lossy format to lossless format) and the decrease in sound quality was painful to experience. It seems like usually the weak link in an audio system like this is the headphones or output device. Not with this iPod. The player is the weak link. It's a music player afterall. If it does nothing else, it should play music really well. It doesn't do that. My final complaint about this iPod's music playback is the loudness of the hard drive. Apple could have chosen a hard drive that wasn't audible across the room. These hard drives exist and a quieter hard drive would have improved my listening experiece when listening to the iPod through speakers. The user interface is really nice. The hard drive gives me plenty of room. The size is fine. The display is nice. It's fun having the cover art on the player. It just doesn't play music well.
Just a few days ago I purchased this Belkin usb hub (order # [...]) from this website but now it really becomes an affliction to me. When I was trying to connect it to my laptop (a Macbook pro), the usb connector of the hub suddenly sparks and an electrical arc occurs between the the connector and the the usb port of my laptop when they get close to each other. I was completely scared and I didn't even manage to plug the cable in. But even without physical contact between the cable and port you can still clearly see the evidence of electric breakdown as shown on the pictures (Give me an email, I can send them to you): both the cable connector end and the port is burned and locally distorted at the discharging point. Now not only my laptop but also the recently purchased 27 inch LCD display (also from the website, order #:[...]) connected to the laptop all refuse to turn on. In addition, I am afraid I also lose all my important data that are store in the laptop which would be a disaster. There is no misuse of any of the devices involved and I never encountered such a ridiculous and scaring phenomenon before. I was totally petrified at that very moment and have also been thoroughly frustrated since then on due to the loss of not only expensive electronics but more importantly invaluable data which is now affecting my work and study. It sucks! I hate Belkin. DO NOT BUY IT!
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.
At first, I was excited to try this product. I thought if so many people have had luck with the product, after modification of course, then I should be able to also. Well, the distance I was trying to transmit was about 30 feet, all on the same floor of my house. There is a rough line-of-sight when a door is open. Basically, without the modification, there was no signal received at all. After the modification, it was very weak, and the signal that did transmit did not have good frequency response. I tried several different positions and antenna locations. There was little to no improvement.Basically it comes down to this... ...If you are close enough to connect a cable between transmitter and receiver, it would probably work, such as in the same room, although not too big of a room. If you are trying to transmit over a distance that would be difficult to reach with a cable, then you probably won't have too good of luck with this. In other words, you are better off using a cable to transmit your music.
this one feels really cheap. It doesn't have the same built quality of the hoya's with the same price range. You can feel the cheap sound when rotating it. I had a cheap $10 circular polarizer that seems to have the same built quality of this one. Unfortunately it didn't came broken or anything, so I don't feel like returning it.
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!
I was unable to achieve hi-res video. I put a continuity tester on the cable and found four dead pins. They refunded the purchase price but I'm out the shipping costs. Why not just send me a good cable at no additional cost?
Bad finish, the velcro at the end of the strap is in both sides so its really unconfortable to wear.
These are the worst cartridges. They don't snap in right. Your photo colors come out with a greenish tint. I have checked everything on the printer. The simple fact - when we use original Canon replacement cartridges, the colors look right. When we use Amazon Imaging, the colors are horribly flawed. Save yourself the headache we caused ourselves and buy the original only.When I found out these weren't original cartridges (since Amazon.com's product description is woefully inadequate), I tried to get a refund from Amazon.com. They denied me saying that the product description was clear. I am very upset at both Amazon Imaging and Amazon.com.
The range on this thing isn't anything near what's advertised. For best reception you'd want about 5 feet max with the units in direct line of site... beyond that it starts getting iffy quicker and quicker. But I needed a solution to a particular space dilemma and this solved it for me. There's a reason it's rated as low as it is though, it is lousy at its range and generally is a software pain in the neck if you have multiple users and thing gets confused. As usual for generic equipment issues, unplugging both the USB adapter and hub seems to unfreeze the software so you can use it again, or at least tell it to turn off and on and then use it again. But if you install the software, your other users, even power users/admins, etc won't have the software/icon running necessarily when they log in. You have to set it up to start manually for each user.Talk about obnoxious. I was thinking of giving this thing a rating of three since it helped with my problem and I bought it knowing the complaints about the range, but knowing that short range was all I needed. But now that I think of all the obnoxious problems it had with the software too... one star. And it doesn't deserve that. I can't recall any other Belkin products that gave me so much trouble.
I have had this camera since Jan '05 and have so far taken approximately 10,000 shots while on trips and at weddings.Don't expect much from it and you will be happy. As an entry level DSLR it does what it's supposed to do in ideal conditions. I find it's strength is in taking people photographs in bright light, provided that they are not moving.Cons:In landscape photography this camera is lacking - both due to inadequate megapixels and it's inability to capture the natural blues and greens very well.Battery dies FAST. The battery I got with it hardly lasts a whole day of shooting, especially when shooting in RAW mode. I have yet to fill up a 1Gig card when shooting in RAW mode(Approx 150 shots) before the battery dies. Surprisingly when shooting jpegs, I get more shots per charge(Over 300) but hardly enough to last a day. I cannot tell you the number of times the battery has died on me while I was out on a hike. So I always carry a backup film camera (my trusty Elan 7).The viewfinder is very dim. When I look through my Elan 7 and then through the 300D, it is painfully obvious how dark the image is through the 300D's viewfinder. In indoor situations with low light this becomes a handicap, especially when having to resort to manual focus.Autofocus in low light for the 300d is terrible. When shooting indoors, the autofocus hunts and ends up focusing on something behind your intended subject. I have lots of beautiful photos of walls and sconces in the background in sharp focus while the people standing in front in the middle of the frame are an out of focus blur. This is despite having a 420Ex Flash on my camera that uses an infrared beam to assist with the focus.The 420EX flash is supposed to "talk" to the camera and adjust the power in order to ensure the subjects are not over or under exposed. However, with the 300d, this is a crap shoot at best and many of my indoor shots are over/under exposed.After about five months, the shutter button started sticking. I would click it and then it would remain depressed. The shutter button would only pop back up after I jiggled it a little.Another annoying thing about the camera is that the settings are displayed on the rear of the camera and not on the top beside the shutter button. And since there is only one thumbwheel, it is not easy to change aperature and shutter speed. For example, if you use the thumbwheel to change the aperature, then to change the shutter speed you would have to press another button while at the same time turning the thumbwheel. When you take thousands of shots over the life of the camera, this is a real annoyance.So would I recommend this camera:If you are a casual point and shoot person, it's an affordable entry into DSLRs that produces decent photos. But if you plan on shooting a lot indoors or want to take landscape photographs that can actually convey the colors accurately, look elsewhere.
I am returning this product because lack of quality sound output. There is a lot of static in the background when the songs are at low volume and when the music is paused, and when the units low signal strength gets lost the sterio will play horrible static that is twice as loud as the music that was being playing. I used the auto scans prefered "stations", but they did not work any better than the manualy selected ones. The buttons on the unit are not repeatably responsive, meaning they would not work all of the time. I was expecting a much higher quality product from Monster Cable!!!!
I have no reason to doubt all the other reviews that say this product works fine.However, I needed to know how to write a program that uses this converter. I was disappointed that the user's manual doesn't say anything about how to program it. So I called tech support. The first person I talked to didn't even understand my question; he kept thinking it was a question about installation. He finally referred me to someone in manufacturing. When he called back, all he could say is "We don't document that, so we don't support it". I tried to explain to him that someone there knows how to answer my question since they distribute code along with the converter that does this. All he could do is recite the same thing.So if you think you might need technical support that involves something more than someone reading the manual to you, don't buy this.
When I decided to get backpack for my new camera I figure I would get a Canon backpack for my Canon DSLR. I previously owned a Nikon and bought a Nikon backpack and was pleased. I have to admit the price is the first thing that caught my attention. So I started to read the reviews and found good and bad reviews, more of them good then bad. So I decided to buy the backpack and when it came in I was dissapointed. The saying is true that you get what you pay for. I like the layout of the backpack, it had plenty of room and pockets. The padding was not very thick and seemed like there was no protection if I was to bump into something. The bottom line is, I didn't feel safe putting my camera in this bag. So I did more research and bought a KATA R-102. The moral of the story is, Don't skimp on the bag after you've already spent a couple thousand on a camera!
I agree with many of the comments that a digital signal is a digital signal when it comes to HDMI/DVI cables, but there is most definitely a difference in cable build quality. This cable is cheap in price and quality. The HDMI input was not very snug and had some trouble getting a solid connection. It also had some issues with grain, which I think had to do with the connection, but could have been something else.I upgraded to a Belkin cable and it was a world of difference. The Belkin cable cost more ($23), but the build quality of the cable is worlds apart; I have no issues with the Belkin on all accounts.I don't think it makes sense to spend $80 - $125 on HDMI/DVI cables, but spending $22 - $25 on higher build quality cables is well worth it.
I returned this item. I wasn't expecting fabulous. Just a basic box to hold my CD collection. The description was a little misleading. The jewel cases do not fit properly. You have to turn them sideways and the box lid does not sit on top as it should. They are also cheaply made. Mine came complete with dents and scratches. Don't waste your time with these storage boxes.
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!!!!!!!!!
No box, Epson or otherwise. Shipped in a flimsy plastic wrapping unlike any Epson cartridge I have now or have ever had. Have not used them, yet. Product definitely not as pictured.
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 never owned an iPod, so since Zune hit the market I'd thought I'd check it out. Went to my local retailer and was able to do some hands on comparing the iPod and Zune.The iPod had a much better feel and was lighter. The sound qualty was the same (using the same set of head phones for each). The scrolling was easier on the iPod. The Zune is larger than the iPod, the iPod felt right in my hand.The video screen on the Zune was a little larger but the clarity seem to pale next to the iPods.Now as far as software installation, I don't know. but when I walked out of the store, an iPod came home with me.The iPod software installed quickly, works smoothly with iTunes. I am so glad I compare first!I say get an iPod!
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.
Seems pretty solid, that is, until you take a closer look and realize that the gasket doesn't actually meet the plastic cover, so there's no seal. Can't even keep morning dew from dripping inside, let alone a "splash."
The product that I had purchased came with a ATA external cable, and that I did not need to purchase a second cable as suggested by amazon.com. Now I own one extra cable that I have no use of!
Bought one of these about a year ago, it worked fine and then one day I got a lot of line noise in the picture, running at 1080p. Eventually 1080p stopped working and it only worked in 720p so I bought another this week. The one that came in the mail doesn't work @ 1080p at all... the 25ft cables I have work fine. Returning for a refund. Stinks to waste 30+ dollars in 1 year, if this worked and lasted it'd be perfect.
I dropped three feet onto a carpeted floor and its top came off and the spring exploded. A total loss. Do not buy this.
The product shipped with defective firmware which causes it to reboot every few minutes. Drives you crazy when you are browsing because your browser will lock up. Dlink has a firmware fix you can find on their website, but when you download it you will not know how to install it in the WAP. Even worse, when you visit their website AGAIN and search for the instructions, they are wrong! The instructions tell you you MUST use a crossover cable [purchase it without reimbusement]When you call technical support, you must penetrate to the 4th level before you can get the truth. There you will learn that a crossover cable is not needed. However,if you proceed without it you may void your warrantee.This is a company which is poorly managed and does not deserve your business, shipping a known defective product and not able to tell you how to fix it without runing the risk of desrtroying it.The antennas are NOT removeable, so don't expect to use an external gain antenna with it.
...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 quality is very poor. I was all hyper thinking that I got myself a miniDV cam and was recording a function. When I compared my tape Vs. a sony Hi-8 tape I saw the difference. The color, resulation all poor. The LCD does not have a cover, I am sure there will be scratched on it in a few month. My expectation was to do streaming directly, but NO, it doesnt have the streaming capability. You have to buy a capture device on the computer to do it.I will probably give mine away to some one back home. The still pic quality is also very poor, specially at night or in darker room. If you want a camera to record some memorable moments, this is not for that.
While the Celestron 8SE is an easy telescope to set up, and moderately easy to use the company customer service leaves much to be desired. The scope I received lasted 3 days before the hand controller failed. After never receiving any email responses to web requests for customer service I called. they agreed that the hand controller failed (I saw many discussions of this on the web). They wanted me to send it in as well as the rest of the mount. I paid more than $100 to overnight the unit to Celestron and after 5 days of silence I called and they said it was their policy to have a 30 day repair time for warranty. Several email queries to status havegone unanswered.The customer service and turnaround times for repairs under warranty are excessive and the company has no sense of urgency that you spent thousands and are sitting with a useless piece of equipment after 1 week of use.
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.
Good thing I ordered two of these cables - on the first day of use, one of the ends on one of the cables broke, rendering it useless.
Disappointed with this kit a little. Everything looked like decent quality when I opened the package but it was a different story with the install. Why would they sell a kit that is supposed to have everything but it is not all compatible with each other? What I found was the power and ground cable is not 8awg. Maybe with the thick jacket it is but the copper is not. If you use a proper crimper like I did, the cable will just pull right out. It is 10awg for the power and ground and the remote turn on is maybe 20awg. The kit comes with lugs that should work with the cable but they are way to big. I work with DC power for a living so I was fortunate to have the correct size lugs.The price is good but if you buy this kit you will need #10 yellow lugs for the power and ground and red for the remote turn on wire. The accessory bag is about worthless, I guess I did use a rubber grommet and a few zip ties out of it.
I got this burner in the Christmas of 2000, it was a great price, offered a fast burn speed and it was a name brand product. However don't be fooled by this piece of junk burner, it just plain out [stinks]! The burner itself can't even burn to 80min CD's even if the CD-R box says they are compatable, this left me high and dry since virtually every store in town carried only 80min CD's. After visiting the Creative Labs Website for a possible firmware update, I found that the firmware update was only to Windows 98 and wouldnt even work with my CREATIVE LABS 8432 saying I had some 8438E burner (the box said it was a 8432), it appears there are serval slightly different versions of this burner. Trying to contact Creative I was lead around on how it should be on a seperate IDE cable and try different media they eventually told me that I was simply out of luck.Overall This burner is not worth the hassle, go with someone who actually supports there products.Creative stick to sound cards..
Works with my Mac Mini, which I'm using as an HTPC (Home Theatre PC). Getting the keyboard to work after a bootup takes multiple tries; you have to press a tiny button on the dongle and then press fn key on the keyboard. That tiny button is a headache, because you can only press it with the help of a pen or tiny screwdriver. I keep my Mac Mini on all the time now so I don't have to deal with that.I also got it to work no problem with a MacBook Pro. This despite the fact that the product says it is only Windows compatible.Major problem with network interference. Ever since bringing the WKB-4000 in our house, our household 2.4gHz 802.11g wireless network has been going down constantly. (The keyboard also runs on 2.4gHz.) The only solution is to powercycle our router (a Linksys WRT54G). At first it seemed like commencing any activity on the keyboard would instantly knock out the network. Then I followed advice found on here and changed wireless channels on our router; that made a slight improvement, now the network goes down at unpredictable times. :-/ Basically I am going upstairs to the router to restart it several times a day, and getting lots of ill-will from the family!Sometimes the network goes down even when the keyboard is not in use. I've resorted to physically removing the batteries from the keyboard to try to help this.Later this week I am upgrading routers to the Linksys/Cisco WRT320N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router, and putting N wireless adapters on the main devices in my home. Since N runs on 5 gHz, that should marginalize the problems from the keyboard, although it will still mess with my ability to leverage the dual band (i.e. G and N) power of the router.The keys work great on the keyboard, the mouse trackpad not as well. Mouse movement is very sluggish, although I can't tell if that's due to interference in the 2.4gHz band shared by the keyboard and the router. But overall, the keyboard is a pleasure to use on my HTPC. The feature on the trackpad where a single tap translates to a mouse click is fine with me; I seldom do an accidental click.I'm unimpressed with their customer service so far. I've had a support ticket in their system for almost a week now with no reply.
bought mine at target. It is great when it works.. however I am currently returning my second one.. they lock up and completely stop responding. Target said there is a problem with the camera and they have had "loads of returns". I would suggest that until this is fixed, buy a different camera!
The Flash Card Reader that I ORDERED from this seller was placed toward the end of April, I DID NOT RECEIVE my order until YESTERDAY!!!!!! I SHOW it was NOT EVEN shipped out until the Middle of May, OVER 2 WEEKS PAST THE DATE I ORDERED AND PAID FOR THE ITEM!!!! Secondly, The Name and Picture of the Flash Card Reader Shown on the page looked NOTHING LIKE the totaly Black and VERY SMALL Flash card reader I received. WHICH I AM NOT HAPPY WITH AND WANT TO RETURN, but I DO NOT like the idea of having to PAY for the shipping charges I HAD to pay when I ordered it, NOR am I happy about having to pay to return something which looks NOTHING LIKE what I ordered. NO WHERE on the site did it say the actual product could possiblly look different than the product shown in the picture, which is normaly the case when the seller could possiblly not guarantee the item shipped will look like the one in the pic. due to change of packaging and style. This seller made NO claim about this whatsoever. I FEEL THIS SELLER SHOULD ISSUE ME A FULL REFUND INCL S/H AND ALSO PAY FOR ME TO SHIP IT BACK TO HIM AT THE LOWEST PRICE POSSIBLE. I will also be complaining to Amazon about this seller as well, and my advise TO ANYONE OUT THERE CONSIDERING BUYING ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS SELLER, YOU SHOULD REALLY THINK TWICE AND LOOK ELSEWHERE FOR THE SAME PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!! G.Hendrix
I purchased the Lexar 128MB memory stick and was disappointed that it will not lock in place in the Sony DSC-P1 digital camera, it just pops back out so the door to the memory/battery compartment cannot be closed. I have 2 Sony memory sticks that work fine. The few dollars saved over Sony brand memory were not worth not having enough memory to take photos at family wedding when discovering the new memory stick would not stay in the camera.
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.
Please do not purchase this product. It was great for the first six months. The sound was crisp, bass was good, and I was for the most part shielded from outside noise. But the rubber insulation around the wire apparently rubbed off completely exposing the wires. I take excellent care of all my electronics so do not take this as an indication that it isn't a product-specific issue. Save the money and purchase something else.
Well, the 4/5 stars here prompted me to try these out, so I bought them using my Pepsi points. Let me tell you, I'd be pretty sore about it if I had to pay for them myself. I'll start with the good, just to be somewhat fair:The good-Lightweight-They are indeed pretty good at noise reduction-They have some bass, at least a bit more than the standard Zune earbuds I haveThe bad-One size fits all. If your ear is the wrong size, tough. My right ear happens to be just a bit too small, so they're really hard to get into my right ear, and when I do it gets uncomfortable pretty fast.-No treble whatsoever. This point really bothers me. If you have any kind of audio system (iPod, car audio, home theater, etc.), try turning the treble all the way down and the bass up a few notches (after all, they have a bit more bass than normal). You hear that? It sounds pretty bad... That's what these sound like. While I do like a bit more bass, I wouldn't give up all the treble for it, everything just sounds muffled that way.-I haven't tested this, but I bet they're really really fragile and easy to snap. The plastic they're made of seems really cheap.Overall, if you're considering these as an upgrade to the standard Zune/iPod earphones, don't bother. The Coby's are noise reducing, sure, but they may not fit you very well and they sound really muffled.Note: none of my sound devices have an equalizer, perhaps someone can try turning up the treble all the way and testing them then. I know iPods have an equalizer, so try it for yourself and see if it helps. It would pretty much be the only way to get acceptable sound quality out of these, and if that works, great, these are really cheap earbuds
The buttons stopped working on mine, too, then started again. Then, files started getting corrupted so the player would freeze and I'd have to remove the battery to reboot it. I'd replace the files and different ones would cause the problem the next time. I will be buying a different mp3 player.
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.
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.
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 agree with what everyone has had to say about this device. It's cheap, and you get what you pay for. My biggest complaint was the complete un-randomness of the shuffle feature. It played the same five songs all the time, in the same order, while ignoring hundreds of others.and of course, I eventually got the sad face/ bug icon, and the player was dead.but a few weeks later I tried plugging it into the USB in my computer, and it came back to life, and has been working fine ever since. Anyone else have this experience?
I really recommend you to go and find something else. This is not something good to use. I bought it myself and just wasted money. You can, of course, try it yourself and tell us your story but to me it didn't work well.
battery worked very well for the first 2 months of use but declined from there. I will no longer hold a charge long enough to take 3 pictures. No question it is NOT a real canon battery. Emailed vendor, recieved a question regarding when I purchased it (already in the first email I sent), and have not heard from since. Called vendor, recieved a please hold and they never came back on the line.
I got these speakers for my iPod and thought they would work great. They look cool but mine broke two days later. I returned them and got my money back. Also, the sound is bad.
When I first purchased this FM Transmitter I thought it worked awesome. But then it started messing up. I have used this in my car for my Mp3 player. Let me just list a couple of things that have happened to me- the on/off button sticks in one position or the other either making this unusable or simply drains the batteries no matter what you do.- Also, when the button does seem to let you use it, the wires inside of the cable are broken. Rendering the sound to be terrible.This transmitter is actually only a couple of weeks old and the store that I bought it at will not take it back so I had to throw it away and am forced to look for a new one.
This drive is horrible! It barely fits into the USB drive. I liked it for a bit, but now it is a hassle. Also, it is not the size it says online. It is about 4 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch. it is horrible. don't get it. I would suggest the Lexar Media 512 Jump Drive Elite.
This remote I THOUGHT was the same one I had bought at walmart for about the same price....boy was I wrong! The programming instructions are EXTREMELY confusing and dont even seem to be the correct instuctions for this remote. To make a long story, this POS went to the garbage and I bought a 5 dollar remote from Walmart and it works easily and a child could program it......DO NOT BUY THIS REMOTE!!!!!
Thesse headphones are not good if your pc is on the bottom of a tall desktop, the cord is too short and the battery section keeps snagging on things and it is extremely annoying.The headphones are not a comfortable fit for people with medium sized heads - I had to constantly bend them (to the point of slightly damaging them) so that it stopped cutting off the blood supply to my ears.The noise cancellation has no effect as far as I can tell and having the battery weigh down.The weight of the battery section, with a battery in it made for an irritating feeling, especially knowing it wasn't doing anything.They sound decent, but after a few days horrible scratching sounds would often appear and then a ringing sound would sometimes and would not go away when I disconnected the cord and put it back in, it went away on its own though. I'm not sure if it was a problem with the headphones themselves or some mystery interference from someone operating a shortwave radio, but that's what I would hear.The thing I did not like most about it besides the constant snagging was the build up of moisture in my ear. I think it may also have caused me to have a long lasting balance problem because I may have gotten some inner ear infection although it disappeared a few months ago. Then again it could have been from me drinking a lot of aspartame loaded drinks which I learned a few months ago can cause damage to your brain, ears, and various organs, eek.As for ear softness, it's much better then having hard unergonomic plastic hurting the insides of your ears, I wish it were softer but it's not, it's good for the price though.Save your money for something better.
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.
There is problem with this TV and I had to return. The price is lowest of somewhat 30-40% of in-store and free delivery. service of Amazom is excellent, fast, free and professional. I will stay with Amazon as long as they have the one I want.
I have owned many binoculars over the years. These Bushnell binoculars are well-built, solid, and will probably work for most people. They're not quite as portable or light as my 8 X 21 TASCO binoculars that finally broke after many years of service, but the Bushnells are more powerful.I am very near-sighted [-8.75 (right eye) and -8.25 (left eye)]. I was able to focus on objects that were within 100 feet or so. Distant objects, however, were out of focus. Using the right eye lens diopter adjuster I could get the right lens to focus on the distant objects. The left lens, however, wouldn't focus (I ran out of adjustment room using the center focusing wheel). I just couldn't get the two lenses to both focus on distant objects.I you are very near-sighted, beware of buying these binoculars.I had to return these binoculars. I'll need to find others that have more flexible focusing capabilities.
This is the crankiest printer I've worked with in a long time. Often I can't get it to print at all and I have to switch software just to get something printed out. Other times it balks, or prints hideously slowly, or just decides it's not going to print until I restart my computer. Ugh. I hate it.
I have sent out for a replacement (Thank you amazon). Once it gets here if the new one functions like this one should have I will fix this review. I plugged it in just like the directions said. Set the voltage to 14V. This was intended to power my Hitec X4 battery charger for my Rc Helicopters and planes. Well on the first power up after about 2 mins of being powered on the little light started flashing and the protection module alarm went off. The battery charger hooked up is a 200W 20amp battery charger. This is a 35amp 600w power supply. So I was no where near the limits (did that intentionally). Needless to say they are going to pick it up tomorrow and a new one should be here on Friday. If the new one works properly I will adjust this review, but until then I cant justify it. I was using half its load capacity and it lasted less than 5 mins. (I was actually only using 3 amps on the charger, pulling 5amps from the unit),
This is an affordable beginner system, but in less than a year I have had several problems with it. After watching only a few DVDs, the video output has stopped functioning. I can hear the the DVDs' sound, but can't see the picture. (I would try the S-Video output to see if it still worked, but my TV has no S-Video connection.) I also noticed that the audio output for the central speaker has stopped working, which ruins the surrround sound effect.So if you want an entertainment system that delivers no video and incomplete audio within a year of purchasing it, this is the product for you. Otherwise, you should spend a little more and get a reputable brand.
This switch works pretty well until one of your computers goes to sleep or the display sleeps, then you have to power cycle the switch to get it to display anything after waking up the computer or display.Same problem occurs when you just turn on the computer.Windows is especially bad about thinking it has no display if you boot Windows when it is not the selected computer.If your computer never sleeps and never sleeps the display, then the switch works fine. Otherwise look for something else.
Initially I was skeptical of other reviews, thinking "Only the lemons write reviews." I was wrong.It seemed like the perfect solution for my small workspace: printer, copier, scanner, fax & phone. In addition, my needs were light. However, like the other reviews, it does none of these well.PHONE: I could not find a way to make an outgoing call. For incoming calls, my colleagues report that sound quality sounded like talking thru a metal tube. To solve this, I attached an external phone to the "pass-thru" phone jack. (Extra item on my desk.)COPIER, PRINTER, FAX: related due to ink cartridges problems. After set-up, things appeared to work well. After a few prints, the B/W cartridge appeared to malfunction. The LCD display tells me ink levels are full, but the troubleshooter tells me I need to remove the tape from B/W cartridge (already did prior to installation). In addition, LCD display reports there are alignment problems. To solve this, I attached a laser printer/copier to my computer. (Extra BIG item on my desk.)USER INTERFACE: Very clumsy. Two-line LCD readout with buttons underneath. In some cases, LCD asks a Y/N question with no intuitive way of answering. (left/right-arrow? Option button? Select button?) When pondering this choice, the timeout period expires - displaying the default menu screen.For light-use, this is troublesome. I've replaced some of it's functionality with other equipment, not the intended purpose.What surprises me is that OfficeMax is proudly displaying this product in the front of the store. Perhaps based on the amount of returns, they will relegate it to a back corner.
This product may be appropriate if you have a VERY light TV, but it will not keep even a moderate weight LCD in the up position. To add to the problem, the design is such that when the TV "sags" down, it also slides backward, causing it to drop very hard.First, I'll explain the problem in function, then the DANGER in trying to use this product.I tried to use it to support a 15" Toshiba. The weight as mounted was 12 pounds. The product says it can be used for TV's up to 18 pounds. The TV would not stay either up or down. It would just hang in a position about halfway in between. The adjustment for this is a set screw which is supposed to increase the friction of the mnount so that it will hold the TV. The set screw is turned by a provided hex wrench. I turned this wrench as hard as I could, but got very little movement of the screw and no improvement in product performance. I then took the mount down, took it to my workbench, and tightened the screw to the full limit of it's travel. This resulted in some improvement - instead of returning immediately to the not-up-or-down position, the TV returned there slowly. THERE IS NO WAY THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL SUPPORT A 12 POUND TV. I would be very reluctant to trust it with anything over about 5 pounds.Now to the DANGER. The mount has a very nice slide feature that allows the TV to move forward as it is moved to the up position. This allows a sightly larger TV to be mounted without hitting the wall as you move it up. Unfortunately, there is no friction at all on the sliding mechanism. The result is that as the TV sags back down from the up position, it reaches a point where it suddenly slides back. The result is essentially that the TV falls about 2 - 3 inches. The mount keeps it from hitting the counter top, but the action is very jarring on the TV itself, and if anything happens to be on the counter top under the TV when this happens real damage could result.THIS IS A BAD PRODUCT! There are far better and safer mounts available.
I purchased the RCA lyra mini-jukebox six months ago for $200 and it has entirely and completely died on me. I contacted RCA about a replacement and they were unhelpful and unfriendly in addressing my problem. Their only solution was to pay $60 to have the unit replaced, with no guarantee of how long the unit would last after that. I would never purchase this product again, as it was slow, had terrible sound quality, was difficult to use while doing anything active, and came with terrible software. I will never purchase anything RCA made again, and I hope readers of this will never purchase this product.
The Kensington PilotMouse has Bluetooth on its side. But that's where its advantage begins and ends (Who needs one of those USB nodules hanging out the side of your computer?). I bought this mouse to replace my Mac infrared mouse that worked great until I dropped it on a very hard surface. There is no comparison between the two for control and precision. The Kensington is largely unresponsive on any surface from table top to dedicated mouse pad. I'm off to the Mac store to get the genuine article.
The item description indicates that this is for Dell laptop computers. I have an Inspiron and a Latitude, and it will not work with either one! So please, someone tell me, which Dell laptop does it work with? WORTHLESS!!!
The lamp worked, but the top portion of the television screen was a shade of pink/red due to a defective bulb. And, I found one at a cheaper cost that worked properly.
The product simply does not work whatsoever. This includes when there is only a single DVI device plugged into it or dual DVI devices, no signal is available through this device.
This is not "plug and play". Like ipods, zunes, and other microsoft hardware, a user has to install several software programs to get this worthless cam to work.This required software includes:* Windows Live Messenger. An annoying program which is a constant icon on your taskbar, and opens up whenever you start windows, and is almost impossible to uninstall.and two other programs... it took me two hours to install all the worthless programs I dont want.In addition, the cam base is terrible, and doesn't stand up well alone. It is IMPOSSIBLE to get the cam to hook to your modem screen.Remember, Microsoft bribes bloggers to say good things about its company.* A Wake-Up Call to Microsoft's PR Team, New york Times, David Pouge, January 25, 2007: "In 1998, the Los Angeles Times reported that Microsoft, during its antitrust trials, hired PR companies to flood newspapers with fake letters of support, bearing ordinary individuals' names but actually written by Microsoft PR staff."* Bribing Bloggers. eWeek December 27, 2006* Microsoft Allegedly Bullies and Bribes to Make Office an International Standard, 08.31.07, Michael Calore* Free blogger laptops get mixed reaction, St. Petersburg Times, Jan 10, 2007* Your Product, Your Customer, Forbes, May 7, 2007 "When Microsoft tried to promote its new Vista operating system, it sent laptops to influential bloggers. They were trying to control the conversation by seeding their version of the story with powerful voices online. It didn't work. Instead, it provoked a firestorm, with some claiming that Microsoft was trying to bribe bloggers."* Influential bloggers get free computers, Vista from Microsoft, ITWorld Canada, Jan 4, 2007All of these articles can be found under google news archives by typing these three words: Microsoft bribes bloggersBased on its terrible track record, and how terrible this cam is, I would not be surprised at the least bit if many of the positive reviews are by Microsoft employees and PR companies.
I bought this scanner about a year ago and have been using with the family IMAC. The scans come out poorly. The software that came with the scanner conflicts with my zip drive. It is so &quot;unfriendly&quot; that no one in the family uses it.Save your money, buy a rock for a paperweight and treat yourself to dinner.
I got this and a 320GB, 2.5" WD drive (Western Digital 320 GB 5400rpm ATA100 8MB 2.5-Inch Notebook Hard Drive WD3200BEVE (Scorpio Blue)) to have something to carry around while still being relatively small and not needing an AC adapter (this uses 2 USB ports, in case you didn't see that in the description, one is for data transfer and one is for power).Imagine my surprise, given the number of positive reviews, when I tried to put the drive in and it popped the back cover off! So, I thought maybe it was the drive, maybe that WD drive is extra long or something...no, I pulled the drive out of my laptop and tried it...SAME THING! (See the pictures at the top once I get them posted.)This thing will attract dust and dirt with one of the two endcaps not being able to seat, so I would really shorten the life of my drive if I tried to use this thing...but I paid less than $6 so it's not really worth trying to return it.I guess I got a dud here since so many other people don't mention the drive not fitting (I'd think that would be something everyone would notice).
The ink did not work for tbe. Brother all in one I will buy brother brand name what I bought does not work.
I was having trouble getting the new software to load so I sent an email to creative about it. Here is the response! No where in the sales literature does it mention no support for operating systems other than Windows!Needless to say I purchased a paper weight and feel deceived by Creative.Here is the response I got back from Creative, again its not very supportive.Dear Jeff,Thank you for reaching us at Creative Email Technical Support; weappreciate the opportunity to assist you.I understand that you are unable to install your Zen Vsion W on yourcomputer with Macintosh OS. I apologize for any inconvenience caused.Let's see what we can do to resolve your issue.Please be informed that Creative only develop, maintain and supportsoftware for the Microsoft Windows platform.The Minimum System Requirement of a Zen Vision W is Microsoft WindowsXP (Service Pack 1 or higher) / XP 64-bit. It is recommended to installthe Zen Vision W on a Windows XP operating system.If you still require assistance, please reply to this email with anyprevious correspondence to ensure the quickest and most accurateservice.
I don't have one, but two of these Sony Dream Machine CD Alarm Clocks. I got one for my daughter when she was an infant to play music for her bedtime. We liked it so much that when my son was born we got one for him too.Now 2 years after buying the 1st one and 1 year after the second one, they both have stopped working. The CD player part that is. They won't spin the CDs. So then trying to find a radio station for my son to fall asleep too, we noticed how poor the dial is for the radio. The stations that I can get, are so far off from what the dial tells me is the station number. Come on Sony, with the technology for the 2000s can't you come up with a digital dial.Plus like others have said, there is no repeat or shuffle for the CD. This option would have come in handy many times. Also the volume dial is far in the back side of the radio.What I do like is it is smaller than most CD alarm clocks. It is sleek looking sitting on the shelve.I doubt I will buy a Sony Radio again.
Installed the Sony CDX GT-310 in my daughter's car and it worked for about 1 year. Now it displays a "FM1 Failure" and the tuner only supplies static. The CD player still works fine and to give Sony some credit the unit does sound pretty good. I contacted Sony via website "chat" and after wasting about 30 minutes troubleshooting the unit with the "analyst", she told me the unit required repair. She sent me to the repair website and I discovered the $79 exchange program. Like someone else here said, you can buy a new one cheaper than that and who knows how long the process would take. I'm not sure yet whether I'll replace it with the same model (so I don't have the expense of purchasing a new wiring harness/adapter) and risk another failure or, replace it with something else. Either way, I'm not happy with this product.
Unfortunately this iPod has been a big disappointment for me. I am giving two stars only for its storage capacity of 80GB. It can play MP well but it is not able to handle photos and videos to the extent it can handle MP3. Apple is perhaps over rating this. The iTunes software sucks, unless you have a backup of all your photos and videos it is not worth putting in iPod and it occupies lot of space in the computer for synching. I have to look for some other better media player in the market or wait until one arrives.
Hols charge - but product does not do what it says it will do, notification software does not work to email or call you if power goes down.
No wonder this product is "no longer available." It's because it's no good.Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed this alarm clock while it was working - I had an alarm schedule all set up and could wake up to radio, my alarm, a CD or Nature Sounds. It was a good alarm clock to have - but only if you only want a "short term" alarm clock.This morning, I walked in my room to hear garbled radio playing. The display on th clock wasn't working and none of the buttons would change anything. I finally just had to unplug it. It was broken and there was no way to fix it.It seems as though others have had this problem, so it looks like Memorex just made a crappy product and they knew about it, so they're not selling it anymore. You can't even find this alarm clock on their website.Way to go, Memorex! You've just lost yourself a customer.
This card works fine in my computer, but I bought it for my PSP. everyone at my work swore by this card. they don't seem to have any trouble with it (YET!) but i'm having a lot of the same problems as some of the reviews i've read. the card isn't recognized by my PSP whatsoever. I haven't gotten it to work once. If you're buying this for PSP, be warned! you may get lucky, and it may work... or it may not. thanks.
Speaker is rather large, but the main problem is that it rusts. We installed it in a steam shower, so that could certianly be to blame. All the same it was supposed to be for wet installations and I was hoping to make it work. Unfortunately it isn't holding up.The sound quality is quite clear though and even with a minimum strenth receiver (25 watts), with a phone attached as a source I can hear quite well.
I had the same problem - lock "magically" reset itself and the combination I had been using for 1 year no longer worked. Fortunately, I was able to cut it off in 3 minutes with a hacksaw. Unfortunately, I am out $10 for the hacksaw and $30 for the lock. Here are the instructions for cutting the lock off that Targus doesn't post on the website, but will email to you:Obtain a hacksaw from a hardware store or similar location. Make sure that it has a high-speed metal cutting blade. After stabilizing the tail of the DEFCON CL in a vise, saw through the head. Do not try to saw the teeth of the DEFCON CL, it is much easier to begin sawing at the gap next to the cable attachment ring. After sawing all the way through, you will be able to take apart DEFCON CL and remove it from the notebook. This should take an average of 10 minutes.
I don't think anyone would be silly enough to buy this outdated plasma TV anymore but if someone is considering it for some strange reason you should know THIS TV SUCKS, it will most likely fail in 1-2 years due to a problem with the capacitor- it will turn off and on at first, warning you of its impending death, then it will begin to overheat, finally it will power down leaving you with an insignificant number of blinking red lights. There is a lawsuit in the works against Philips over this model I've been told.
I bought two batteries at a real low price...You get what you pay for.The life of these batteries (4 pictures ea. than dead...after full change)was much lower than the price.Forget the money loss...this crap wasted my time, fa-ged-a-about-it.
I document meetings at work so we got an Olympus VN-480-PC Digital Voice Recorder at work. It did not last one day before I got an "ERR" message. It never worked again. We returned it and will never get one ever.
I was unable to load the software on my Window XP pro device. I spent an entire day with their tech suport people trying to resolve the issue and they were unable to get it to install. Save your self the frustration buy something else.
I was tired of the 15 minute start up times, the touch screen that couldn't stay calibrated, expensive map updates and Garmin's useless tech support. Now I have a Magellan 5045-LM.Life just got better.
I was really disappointed in how small this case is. My camera won't even fit into it. It might hold a flip camera and a couple of batteries. For me it's so small that it is useless. It would cost more to return it than I paid for it, so I'll just throw it away.
I chose this product specifically because it was not the cheapest I could find, but it was still a good price. To echo the other review here, it IS flimsy and it IS really hard to squeeze a drive in. My case was impossible to open. After patiently fiddling with it for about 5 minutes, I had to carefully BREAK one of the little plastic tabs just to open it. I inserted the driver disc as per the instructions, and the driver software closed with a message stating that it only ran in Win98. After finding the website and downloading a driver, running it, and getting the same message, I read in their troubleshooting section online that no drivers are required for 2000/XP. Other bits of info not in the manual: "For drive installation in Windows 98se or ME, the hard drive MUST be formatted prior to installation." and "***IMPORTANT*** When you install the drive, it HAS to be set to 'Master', not 'cable select'." The punch line, unfortunately, is that so far my Win2000 computer does not even notice this thing when I plug it in.
I returned the Pleneo VXA 3000 GPS after fooling with it for several hours trying to get it to work. The irrelevant game features worked fine but it wouldn't access the GPS signal. The bright spot though is the excellent return policy of Amazon... a quick refund including S&H and insurance. I then went with a Garmin c240 Street Pilot and have had no problems with it. L
This is my continued comments on this player. After playing long enough with this player with lots of pain, I finally figured out another fact: this player can not handle MP3 files recorded with higher speed, like over 10x. It works best with file written under 4x. The higher the buring speed, the worse the player behaves, it will not be able to read the files burned using speed 16x and above. That's probably why it just spins endlessly and could not work. So if you want to burn your own CDR, you'd better burn it at low speed, othwewise you are looking for trouble......
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 read the specifications and why buy it, when I went to use worked for the goal to buy it.
Takes nice pictures but it is a pain to get from the camera into a computer where you can actually edit the footage. I have had nothing but trouble when it comes to this step, usually because the computer will not recognize the disc, and will not pull up the file when it is connected to the camera direcly. Overall I like Sony equipment but I don't think this is a great product, and I would not recommend it.Why would you sell a camera that won't load it's information into a computer ? I am running Vista on my newest computer (like we have a choice?)and still have an XP computer so I am going to try that to see if it works any better.
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.
Kind of hard to review an item when you never received it...because no one can obtain it.
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 hate this modem, I havent had anything but trouble out of it. It took forever to get it up and running. When it would connect it would loose its connection soon. I ran new phone lines and done everything to correct the problem- the best solution I found was to pull it out of my machine&quot; a pentium 2 350 meg with 192m of ram&quot; and throw it away. I put my old 33.6 off brand back in my computer and that is what I use now.
It doesn't work on our Sony TRV-19 camecorders ...........
I was excited when I finally got around to installing this unit (as I bought it and it sat in the box in my bedroom for about a year before I tried it). After going through the hassles of installation and installing the best antenna on the market (Wilson 5000) I was very excited to hear people around me loud and clear. Clearer even then previous units I owned. I was happy because this unit was only about $30.00 but sounded great. I do ham radio and was told that this was the best cheap cb out there, and like most things, the antenna is the key to clarity.My joy vanished quickly however. I tried to speak to a couple of people, and at first thought I was being ignored by people. I figured the only way to know what was up was to call my brother on the phone and set up a time to have him try to chat with me via cb (and cell phone). The conclusion? My radio receives great, but doesn't transmit at all. We are no strangers to radio's and we tried everything to get this thing to work. I know I didn't fry anything and I followed the directions exactly.So naturally I tried to get this one replaced but to no avail. Midland would only honor a warranty for 90 days from the date of purchase. Amazon wouldn't take it either. So basically I wasted $30.00. Not a million dollars or anything, but still... I know I waited to install it, but units wait on shelves for ages anyway. This should not have happened. If anyone else had a similar issue let me know. Perhaps someone knows how to fix this?
Used the first week then stopped. Not a good fit and not impressed by the sound quality.
Man I'm very disapoit about this mouse, I'm a gamer and after 1 mounth of using the left button star to fail and as you know on a game or web brouse this become a disaster, creative should make a better product like their sound cards.I gonna by a Logitech, they had a better experince on mouse area
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.
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.
I purchased this mouse because it was relatively inexpensive for a bluetooth mouse. Feature-wise it is quite lacking...only two buttons and a scrool wheel. But I figured it was okay because it doesn't cost much, right?Well this mouse has other problems too. Most notably, it tracks very poorly. Even on a good mouse pad I get very jumpy action from the mouse. I've tested it out on three laptops: an HP 6400 laptop, an IBM thinkpad (t43), and a MacBook. On all computers the performance is about the same. The mouse is jittery and doesn't move smoothly across the screen.Also, the mouse has severe pairing issues. It takes a long time to pair initially, perhaps 15-20 seconds. (Compare to my Apple Pro Keyboard, which pairs in less than 2 seconds.) Of course, this isn't such a bad thing if pairing is a one time operation... But this mouse forgets that it is paired all the time! Every few weeks I have to pair it again.The last thing that bugs me about this mouse is the turn on time. When the mouse has gone to sleep (after a period of inactivity), it takes considerable work to turn it on again. Sometimes I just have to click one of the buttons and wait about 5 seconds. But sometimes that doesn't do anything. Sometimes I click several buttons, toggle the on/off switch, or push the connect button. When I need to use the computer, I don't want to have to spend the first 30 seconds troubleshooting the mouse. I want to sit down and have it turn on instantly.I don't know if this is an issue with bluetooth, but I also have a $20 logitech wireless mouse that uses a propietary RF protocol (NOT bluetooth), and it suffers from absolutely NONE of the problems mentioned above. I have switched back to using that in the meantime, but the one drawback of that mouse is it requires an external dongle to operate. I'd like to switch to bluetooth so that nothing hangs off the outside of the computer.Also, as mentioned above, my Apple Pro Keyboard turns on instantly and works flawlessly all the time. So I think the bluetooth technology itself is not to blame here.I'm going to try buying a better bluetooth mouse because I suspect this is just a cheap POC. I would not recommend this mouse, and I will probably stay clear of Kensington products for ever. (Also had a problem with a Kensington power supply. I suspect that they have a very poor design department.)
Product received was a 1gb upgrade kit- two 512MB pieces. DO NOT ORDER!
I asked several co-workers if they would like to have the camera for free. Unfortunately, they have already heard about the problems of the camera and no one wants it. The biggest problem is that you need it to be perfectly still when taking a picture, or it will be blurry. I am unfortunately unable to keep that still. I ended up buying a new Minolta Dimage XI which takes much better picutres in all kinds of situations.I would avoid this camera at all costs.
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.
Ours was used maybe 10 times a year. Into the second year, it stopped working. Cannot read a disc is in it and fails while trying to load.
Despite the labelling on the outside of the box, StudioDV does not work with Windows 2000. I wound up reformatting and reinstalling W2K to recover.If you're a Windows 2000 user, check out IntroDV instead - it works great with Windows 2000.
Combo sets itself to something you will never figure out. I should have read the reviews! At least it wasn't on my laptop at the time. I had a Ken$ington lock that did this too, so I figured a completely different brand couldn't possibly have the same problem...I mean, this is a truly fatal design flaw, and surely only ONE company would be low enough to continue selling a lock they know will cause customers headache and expense, right? Not so! I can only assume now that NO combination laptop lock can be trusted not to lock me out. So I'll be buying a keyed one...maybe that's why those start around $30, and the combos can be had for less than $5. Please be smarter than I was...don't throw away $5.
So I've had these cartridges for about 6 months. The color one I rarely use and seems like it's still good. I think I've printed about 80 pages from the black cartridge before it started to give out and at about 100 it's totally done. Cheap junk. Never again.
First off, I guess I should say where I'm coming from. I mix music albums so I spend many hours a day doing critical listening on expensive speaker systems. My ear seeks out errors in sound...it's just what I do. I did not expect sound that rivals may main system out of these speakers. That would not be realistic at this price. All I wanted was something listenable that I could play in my bedroom as I go to sleep. Unfortunaly, these speakers don't fit the bill.I can imagine that even an untrained ear may be let down by the sound these speakers make. The problem is that the satalites don't go low enough. The result is a somewhat-full low sound with a tinfoil thin high buzzy sound on top. Yes, the low end might be described as "smooth", but the giant hole in the mid range can't be ignored.The nail in the coffin for these speakers is that the freebie speakers that came with my PC outperformed the Creature IIs. Yes, the Creature IIs went lower than my freebie speakers, but what good is a fat low end when the middle is totally gone? That's like having icing without the cake.On the plus side these speakers certainly look nice. Really, really nice. They are also dead-simple to set up and get running. That's all I can say for the plusses.Oh well.
Apparently this works for some folks, not for others. Count me the latter group. I tried this in two cars. In one, it scarcely worked at all. In the other car, it worked pretty well, but there was loud static/interference about every 90 seconds. That's just too much noise to make it useful. I live in a metro area with a strong station at 88.1 and another at 88.5, and perhaps that is too much signal to allow the IRock to work comfortably. In short, I felt I gave this a fair chance and it just didn't meet my needs. I returned it and got a cassette adapter instead.
Not only are the maps not interactive on the PDA, as other reviewers have pointed out, but I found the maps of the South Bay to be at least five years old. A major section of Highway 85 that was completed over five years ago is not shown on the map.A close inspection of the product packaging does refer to &quot;static&quot; maps (maybe they mean static in time as well -- locked in at 1997!); however, I feel that the packaging is deliberately misleading so that the buyer can easily get the impression that these maps are interactive on a PDA. In any event, the fact that such old and obsolete maps were used is inexcusable.
Great idea or so I thought. I fell for the marketing hype. This little gadget is nothing more than a time stamp. You plug it in and it reads the time stamp and shows you what was playing on the radio station that you pre-selected when you registered on the web. If you were listening to a different station, you have to look it up on their site, which defeats the purpose of this thing. You can already look up songs on the net without this gadget. In fact, you can do it better without the gadget, because, emarker's coverage is limited (No AM, jazz, classical, or music videos). Save your money!
The CardScan arrived as ordered and after trying it on 2 different computers determined it was broken. I hate buying stuff on the computer when it arrives broken. Fortunately Amazon does a great job of return items and I will be getting my money back when they receive the broken CardScan. I will be looking for a different brand.
I HAVE NOT RECIEVED OR BEEN NOTIFIED OF WHERE THE PRODUCT IS I HAVE BEEN REFUNDED BY AMAZON FOR SHIPPING COST BUT OTHERWISE THE COMPANY THAT I'M SUPPOSE TO RECIEVED THE PRODUCT BY HAS NOT DELIVERED ITS FUNNY THAT YOU CAN MAKE A PURCHASE THRU AMAZON BUT NO HELP FROM AMAZON TRUST ME.
Like several others reviewers, I also missed the fact that this item does not have a battery backup! I bought it because I thought the CD and mp3 functions would be pretty neat. Never in a million years did I think that it would not have a battery backup. It is an alarm clock, after all.I would return it if it wasn't such a hassle. Plus, I did give it 2 stars instead of 1 because everything else works good. It is a nice little radio, just a poor alarm clock. Maybe I will plug it into my computer's battery backup if there is a spot.
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.
The only reason I rated this printer a 1, is that, there is no lower mark. The installation program did not work and the printer did not work. Buy an excellent printer, a Canon iP4200.
I have 4 different sources that read Memory Stick Pro. And, I have Sony, Lexar, Sandisk MS pro cards that read well in all 4 sources.But this new one does not read in 3 sources I have,one is Epson Printer,second-Gateway PC with WIN XP 2nd pack Multimedia,the last, my Sony Digital still camera...again, they all worked fine with any MS PRO cards.The only source that read this Ultra II card was HP pavilion laptop with "sandisk imagemate 8in1 card reader(USB)" - Win XP 2nd Pack Home.The manufacturer-sandisk have no clue of this problem but would not replace it with a new one either. They do not think it is a defective. What good is this product if the images cannot be downloaded to your computers?Amazone.com will charge 50% for returning this opened product.So, I am stuck and feel very much deceived.So, unless you use PSP, other PC users should be more careful choosing this product.The correct name is "Ultra II Memory Stick Duo 1GB" when you find more info in sandisk.com. But they do not have anything that I can download to patch my system yet.
I am very careful with all my belongings and have had my headphones at the office, have never dropped them and only put them on at the most 10 times, and they broke in 3 places (impossible to tape back together because the left earpiece fell off!). I'd rate these as a -10 for quality and construction. The sound, however, I would rate as a +5!
I bought this alarm clock after my last one went out and after just one night completely hated it. Don't let the box fool you. You cannot choose the track you want to wake up to. Turning off the alarm clock in the morning is hard the alarm clock itself is even difficult to set and make sure you have it right. The BIG button at the bottom isn't even what shuts off the alarm it's the snooze button the alarm off button is this super tiny button at the top left which is very hard to find the morning while you are still rubbing sleep from your eyes. Please spare yourself the pain and look at a different alarm clock.
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!
I've had this scanner for 6 months now. It worked OK the first month, but since then it loves to "eat" paper. It scans multiple pages at once. For example, a 20 page document, becomes 15 pages one scanned. I have to scan the same document multiple times (sometimes up to 12 times) until the scanner finaly scans each page. It gets to be very frustrating, actually, it's the worse piece of office equipment I ever purchased. Otherwise it works fine.
We bought this camcorder in 2004 when it first came out. Seemed like a decent deal at the time. First problem, have lens adapter to put additional lenses on it but can't screw them on b/c of the way the cd portion is shaped. Second and BIGGEST problem: CCD DIED. 2 years old. Used maybe 5 or 6 times. Worst use of $800 I've ever had. Now it is off warranty and Sony wants $211 to fix it. And no, it is NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AS THE 200 MODEL IS. Same problem according to the website pictures of the 200 model recall information. My camera says it was manufactured in April 04. The recall only covers until MARCH 04. After reading the other reviews on data loss, we will have to seriously consider whether we choose Sony or not. I've had issues with Sony in the past (over Trinitron parts and cost of repair), and apparently some things have not changed with that company. If I could give it ZERO stars I would.
The item I received were two male rca, and a male 3.5mm stereo! Not what I needed nor ordered, and not according to the picture and description of product. I ordered two male rca's and a female 3.5mm stereo. Really...how hard is it to tell between male and female?? It would cost me more to ship it back. What a waste of my time and hard-earned money. 3-3-12
Had to take a blade to the wall plate to make it fit (tried 3 different ones first)I eventually got it installed, took an hour!, the push connections are very difficult to use, should have been screws, or better yet a female plug. Unfortunately the only mono version I could find for the Sony IR blaster.
The installation process hangs on 5%, it doesn't install. I tried two different installation software CDs with same result. Also, I had a very bad experience dealing with Creative customer services.However, I bought Creative's - WebCam Live model for my sister a month ago. It works very well. So, I have had good and bad experiences with Creative products.
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.
I get a lot of discomfort in my hands from using a trackpad, and to a lesser degree, a mouse. So trackballs are a real necessity for me. I was looking for a bluetooth trackball to use with my Apple Macbook Pro, but finally gave up. In the interim I had been using a Trackman Marble Mouse, but found it a little uncomfortable, so I decided to give the Kensington Orbit a try. What a mistake. Who thought it was a good idea to save a couple of cents by eliminating any sort of retention mechanism for the ball ? Even if I weren't planning to use this device with a laptop, I don't want to go chasing under the desk for the ball every time the device gets bumped, jostled, or otherwise upset. Maybe some keep their desk more pristine than I, but since one of the great uses for trackballs is a cluttered desk, this is one design shortcut that just doesn't pass muster. I'm returning this beast tomorrow, there has got to be a better solution than this.
Great printer, but unless you use it every week, the printhead will clog.. I only occasionally printed color photos, and 2 of my inks are clogged badly, 2 more partially..This after just printing a perfect color test page out of my grandmothers HP deskjet that I guarantee hasn't printed a page in 5 years!I buy for quality, and would be angry if consumer electronics die after even 5 years, Much less the 18 months this product lived... My Canon powershot S110 has lived a long and productive life (though it is broken in 2 places, it still works), I wish this printer had lived half the life of my camera.Of course, I discovered my s820 is dead after buying 60$ of canon ink and paper. Quite the scam, an inkjet printer that you have to run many dolars worth of ink cartridges through to keep working.. or buy a new $$$ printhead.Now I'm off to try and cut my losses and breath life into this thing by soaking the print head, or making some 'cleaning' ink tanks out of my old ink- hope it's not a total waste of my time.
This is the worst camera and photo printer I have ever bought. The camera eats batteries (gets about 10-12 pictures from new batteries) and the photo printer is very expensive to print a few photos. It is cheaper (and better photos) to have "WalSMart" to print off ones memory card from a camera. I believe I used this printer about possibly 15 photos before setting it to the side. Ink is expensive and not much of it. It is not worth the scrap price. THe camera is an Easyshare C875 and the printer dock is a Easy Share Printer Dock Series 3. Get anything else and you will be happier. This is equivalient to a throw-a-way camera. Mine has been idle for about a year and I think it would be a crime to donate it to a thrift store.
I ordered a replacement battery for my Dell Latitude D610. The battery shipped very quickly, but when I tried repeately to charge it, it didn't work! Amazon return directions were easy to follow until I needed a return label. I'm still trying to find where to do that!
A huge waste of money. I should have just bought another game! It LOOKS simple, but it has broken my Star Wars KOTOR and many others. I tried everything, and not one CD has been fixed. If your lucky, your CD will remain the same. Seriously. That is the best result you'll get with this. Don'y buy it.
My husband and I have been using this printer for about a year now, and at least twice a week we say, this is the worst printer we've ever owned. The paper often goes through the printer at an angle, no matter what one does to keep it straight. This means that pictures and letters often print crooked on the page. In addition, the paper often crunches through the printing process creating an edge that is bent, scraped and deformed. If a person has normal sized arms, he/she can't reach the feed tray without getting up from the chair. Since the feed tray doesn't hold much paper, this leads to lots of unexpected exercise. Last, after a few months this printer started printing two normal lines of text and then two lines of light text all the way through every page. All the cleaning and changing of cartridges have not changed this flaw. We don't want to spend the money to get it fixed (if it's even possible) because we plan to replace this printer as soon as we possibly can. Maybe we just got a lemon. But I won't buy Canon again for awhile.
I have a cable box but TV guide never works even with an instruction from a technical service. In addition, a pay-per-view was subscribed through TV guides scanning cable channels.Here is exactly what happened.This happens overnight while TV guide checks all the channels. (During that time, a dvd recorder is turned off but a cable is on.) After TV guide is set up, it checks every single channel on cable, froom 1 through 999. Channel 2 after 1, 3 after 2. Based on my contract with a cable company, there are many unscribed channels. When a dvd recorder checks thoseunsubscribed channels, it selects most recent subscribed channel until it reaches a next subscribed channel.For instance, if channel 300 is subscribed but not 301 though 399, TV guide goes back to channel 300 until it reaches channel 400. So, TV guide selects channel 300 one hundred times.If channel 300 is a pay-per-view channel, a program starts. Because a dvd recorder clicks a pay-per-view channel again and again and again and again, a program starts. When I turned on just a TV but not a dvd player last night, a pay-per-view which I DID NOT subscribe was on. That channel was 853, playboy channel. Because TV guide has a problem, I repeated a set-up several times. Whenever a set-up is done, TV guides repeasts a channel check and an issue of a pay-per-view program happens.I complained to Toshiba but they don't ever addimit the product's flaw. They won't ever reimburse me pay-per-view chages which I have never subscribed.This product and a customer service is more than terrible.
The box says Podmaxx 09, and compatible with IPhone. Well, the software is apparently the same as 08. The program will not recognize my IPhone even though it shows up on my computer as a portable storage device.The worst part though... ZERO support. The only option is filling out a form on their website which is another waste of time because they won't respond. I have requested assistance twice and not as much as an email in return.I can't say if this would work on iPod, and I won't try it on mine because I need it for my iPhone.Don't waste your money if you are buying it for an iPhone. Try the evaluation copy and you can see it does not work, and they shouldn't be advertising that it does.
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
I've never had a product [...] out after one week of use. The screen froze up and no matter what troubleshooting tip I tried from the creative website, nothing worked. Now I'm waiting to hear back from email support because they don't have 24 hour phone support. Not impressed. Would have gotten an iPod, but this thing was given as a gift.
Gold part became loose within the plug and TV signal became eratic until one day no matter how I tweaked the position of the (rather stiff) cable no signal could be detected. I either got a bad one that slipped by or the quality is lacking. I replaced it with a Radio Shack cable which feels more flexible and package states it has a shielding to bridge the gap between wire and connector. Hope it holds up better than the Rocketfish.
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 bought this at circuit city 2 yrs ago for $40. It was cheap because of quality of unit. It does work well and I've not lost any tapes or dvd's. Picture quality from this is very fuzzy even if using it as a tuner. Once subtitle are on they stay on, you have to install a different dvd then back to the one you were watching to get subtitles off. The manual tracking doesn't work smooth either when watching tapes. But it does work, better than not having a dvd/vcr player.
Nice looking remote, with glow-in-the-dark buttons and rubber edges and feet so it won't scratch the furniture. But it won't control ANY DVD players and it won't control the PIP feature of our new Sony 32&quot; TV, model KV-32FV15. I tried out several options to make these features work using this remote, then called the Sony help representative, who confirmed that this remote will not control DVD players and will only control basic features on many components.
After a month, the unit (SC-HT800V) would turn off as soon as I turned the unit on.After troubleshooting, unplugging and replugging, I figured out it had something to do with the connection from the base unit to the subwoofer. Since the all the speaker connectors are on the subwoofer instead of the base unit, I have no speakers.The DVD and VHS will still work if I use the tv's speakers.The tuner won't work unless connected to the sub, so no tuner.
I was unable to load the software on my Window XP pro device. I spent an entire day with their tech suport people trying to resolve the issue and they were unable to get it to install. Save your self the frustration buy something else.
I love the keyboard and mouse but the mouse software is driving me nuts. It hangs, it jumps, it scolls on its own. I am a professional who uses the computer all day long. I would like to toss the mouse in the river and just let it drown. The software is bad and is more like a popup virus. After many hours of studying to get rid of the stupid popup screens, now the mouse is nothing but an irritate. It will be gone from my desk very very soon. Too bad because I like everything else about it. Shame on Logitech for such a sorry job.
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.
Strengths: Lightweight size...User friendly...great sound quality...good battery life...easy to rip music from cd's.Weaknesses: MP3 playing capability didn't last a month...cumbersome when wanting to record from the tuner...cheap feel, fagile design...wasn't worth the money.Summary: I paid about $90 for this player, and that was with an educator's discount. The first week I had it I was quite impressed. It had excellent sound quality, and I had already ripped 2 or 3 cd's worth of soungs on it. Further more, with me being into music production, I really enjoyed playing my music and recording it through the line-in and encoding it as an MP3 file, so I could burn it to a cd or even email someone my music. So cool! The backlit screen is good, which I usually turn off during the day to conserve the battery. My only disapproval was when I wanted to record from the radio, which is a really cool feature. What you have to do is go to the menue and scroll till you get to FM recording, and then hit the enter. This puts it in standby mode, ready to record. When you hear a song you like, just hit the play button. When the song goes off, just hit it again to pause recording and to go back into standby mode, right? Wrong! When you hit the play/pause button to "pause" recording, you actually stop it. Then it saves what you've recorded as a WAV file, then it goes back to the normal tuner mode. This means that if you hear another song you want to record, you have to go back into the menu, scroll till you get to FM recording, and do it all over again. It'd be nice if Creative put a nice little button somewhere on the unit dedicated to FM recording, since by the time you're done scrolling through the menu to find the FM recording, you've already missed 6-7 seconds of the beginning of the song, which means a lot to me, but hey, whatever floats your boat. Other than that, I had no regrets in buying it, until...Week 2.I don't know what happened. It started out with my MuVo just turning itself off right in the middle of playing an MP3. It would only do this once in a while, but then it got more frequent. I thought it might've been the battery, but I tried different batteies. Same thing. It got to the point that when I was lucky enough to have it stay on, when I went to anything under the "Settings" folder, like to turn off the back light, or even when I adjusted the volume, it just cut off. After that, it wouldn't even stay on for a second. It'd come on, the little Creative logo would come on, and then it'd cut off. I felt so cheated! So I went back, and exchanged it for another unit, which I had for about 2 months now. And the one I have now is no better, only that it lasted longer than the first one. I've got songs on it, but can't listen to any of them, and my display looks weird and stuff. The only things it's good for now are the FM tuner and a flash media drive (and plus it makes me feel important when I walk around the school with it on my belt loop...I'm a teacher;-) I have lost all faith in Creative, and the only reason why I can't take this one back is because I've already had it for a month. I'm considering getting a SanDisk SDMX1-1024-A18. I can get an open box for $110. I hate that it doesn't have in-line recording, which is the only thing I miss on my little MuVo. Oh well, we all have to make sacrafices...
I've been looking for a Firewire/USB combo hub to connect to my Mac Mini in our entertainment center, something to reduce the clutter. I needed a powered hub for some of my devices that I hook up to the Mini that require a powered hub. As soon as I got the IOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 and 3-Port FireWire Universal Hub (GUH420) I placed it in the entertainment center. I ran the power cable to the hub, but the adapter wouldn't fit, the adapter came with the hub and it doen't; no matter how hard I push, the adapter plug will not fit into the power port on the hub. There is a weird quirk with the FireWire port, when I plug my mac Mini into it 3 of the USB indicator lights light up. It looks really nice in my entertainment center. I can't believe this from Iogear, I've always been happy with thier products. This one is a disappointment.
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.
My application benefited by using this thin flexible cable. I have Comcast and it worked well with the HD channels. However, after about six weeks I started loosing channels and one exhibited objectionable noise. I thought it was my DVR but the Comcast tech replaced the cable and the problem went away. He said that the cable is probably fine, but the connectors were most likely the culprit.
In the past I said these headphones are great. I was very very veeeeeery wrong.They sound great until they break a month into use. Apparently they are NOT designed to handle the great sound they produce. After a few weeks the bass cut out.I called them for a refund, which I could not get because I got it through amazon, so they sent me another pair. THESE BROKE TOO. I look at their website for warranty stuff and turns out the 3rd time they fix it they wont give you a new pair so I just took the money and bought their Heavy Medal Ear Buds.Those have been working fine, but again DO NOT BUY SKULL CRUSHERS!!!
pictures very dark even using the flash within the range, stopped working for reasons not known, do not buy this item
I bought this based on other reviews here on Amazon, averaging four out of five stars. After hooking this up to my new Samsung LCD, right next to a window, and having the TV find one--yes ONE!--channel, I'm shipping it back. Looks like it's just another piece of worthless junk made in China.
Telescope arrived with both mirrors bouncing around loose in the telescope because the glue that once held them in place gave way. I glued them both back on!The electronic audio starfinder is barely audible and useless.Objects do not appear much larger through the lenses than they do without the telescope.I should have spent more money on something worthwhile.
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.
I bought this camera at Sears about a year ago. It was origionally listed as $353 but I ended up getting it for only $118. This camera has MANY cons and hardly any pros.-->The audio is junk.Anything above a whisper makes the audio clip so you just get this annoying loud ticking as audio (in videos and audio comments). It makes the video mode completely useless.-->Picture quality isn't all too good.I expected much more from a 5.3MP camera than this one offers. The picture quality on it's highest setting is all but decent. It's barely acceptable in any other condition than high light outdoors photography.-->The flash is HORRIBLE!There is absolutely no happy medium with it. it either over exposes the picture, or underexposes it. Any low light situation results in pictures with alot of noise and blurryness.-->Battery life is NONEXISTANT!!!This is the absolutely worst feature of the camera. It takes about 5-10 pictures on a brand new set of duracell photo batteries (the kind that cost almost $10 for a pack of two). Recently I was taking pictures of my girlfriend and I went through 22 Duracel AA batteries.The only pros of this camera is that it's digital and not film, and that it boasts a SD card that my laptop has a built-in reader for. I was much happier with my Cannon Powershot S10 2.1MP camera.I own a nice 35mm SLR camera with many differnet lenses and accessories, and I now use that camera more than the digital becuase of all the cons this camera has. I would rather pay to get my film devoloped and have decent picture quality than use this digital camera.Overall rating: 1/10Would be good for a novice user looking to make printouts from a photo center or computer, but for anyone that has a slight interest in photography, you definately need to look elsewhere.
Physically this is a great little product. Good price and a compact design. Fine until you plug it into the USB port on a Mac. At that point it auto-loads a disk image for the "U3 System". This is supposed to let you run applications directly from the flash drive. Unfortunately the software is PC only and there seems to be no way to remove the "U3 System" disk image or prevent the auto-load.
This cheap radio simply works.It can only receive strong signal of international stations. It has poor nearby station rejection.This radio has very poor sensitivity in all bands. For example, I live in San Francisco and I was unable to receive KLIV1590 a San Jose station. The nearby strong station 1550 just overwhelms the signal. Shortwave major bands 19m, 25m, 31m, 49m all have poor reception.I will NOT recommend this radio for everyone who like to listen to shortwave program. But I will consider that this is an earthquake prevention radio since it has very light weight and can receive local stations.
This might be a good product if you have the internet connections you need to make this work. However it did nothing to my grandson's computer and he has a Alien. So just make sure if you are going to purchase this, check with your internet provider, that this product will work on your computer.
Unfortunately the product never came. The actually company said it was shipped, but it never came. I can not give any stars to this company, as they did not answer my e-mail request for an update. The star is for Amazon, who was able to get me a refund for my purchase.
I purchased this for my trip to the UK. It shot sparks when i plugged it in and i had to wiggle it to get it to charge anything. I was there for six weeks and I could not charge anything! I ended up having to get a UK power cord for my stuff instead.
This is the second set I bought and the same problem seems to come up each time. After a while, for no apparent reason, the sound in one earbud stops working, or starts being very touchy and intermittent. There's no visual breakages along the cable or the connection into the audio jack. But when I move the position of the wire around just a little the sound will either come back or go away. Like I said, I can't see any place where it looks like the connection is frayed, or I could just solder it back. I bought my most recent set March 1, and now it is the end of June and one ear is no longer constantly working. I did use these a lot for exercise, and they stay in the ear fine, and maybe the sweat has caused some of the problems. But the same problem happening on two sets of earbuds, I would no longer recommend this, except for the cheap price tag makes it sort of worth it. It's like spending $20 a year for earphones if you keep buying a new pair every 4 months.
I really beleived in Toshiba. We had 1 TV that lasted 15 years without a single problem. This model was exactly what I wanted,for about 3 months. The DVD player quit. Into the authorized repair shop, 6 weeks and the parts were still not available. I suggested it should be replaced. I shipped mine back, $120.00, and they shipped a new set. Great service I thought. The DVD has quit again 6 months later. I quit! I can't face another fight or expensive return. Skip this model!
As other reviewers have posted, this bag is cheap, thin and NOT the bag pictured. Its a thin sleeve of neoprene with the logos screenprinted on one side. There are no carry straps and the Wacom tablet BARELY fits into the sleeve (rounded corners on sleeve, squared corners on tablet). I broke the zipper on the second use.DO NOT BUY THIS BAG! Any other neoprene protective sleeve would be better for your tablet.
I bought this product less than one year ago. It worked for a few months and then stopped. After numerous emails and phone calls, they finally replaced it and it worked for a few more months. This time when I went to the manufacturer's website it was down and there is no one to contact about a replacement.
Just bought iPod shuffle. Looks sweet but is my most frustrating technology experience since ZX spectrum.First, I was asked to plug in iPod shuffle for the first time, but when I did (yes, into a USB port) my computer just switched off.Ok, s..t happens, I switch it on again. Start over, but then, iPod was not detected when in the front USB port. Ok, try the rear one, and amen! finally it was picked up.Ok, after some fiddling with iTunes (duh!) I've managed to make it figure out where my files are. That was ugly and frustrating but at least it worked. Having said that, it only worked to an extent. I cant see the filenames anywhere and many songs are scattered randomly. I want to only see files and directories!Anyway, time to get songs onto the iPod. How? After reading documentation, I see that iPod should appear in the sources. Unlucky, it's not there. Unplug, plug. Not there. Try again, on, off... Close iTunes. Plug in, open itunes, and finally it is there. My retrying expertise has paid off.And this is where the most frustrating bit begins. iTunes starts blurting out Updating iPod. Update complete. Updating iPod. Update complete. Updating iPod. Update complete. Updating iPod. Update complete. Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete.Updating iPod. Update complete. . . . . .I let it be for a while, assuming there really is something to update. But after 15 minutes of this, considering my nerves are already strained by the installation, I had enough.It's not just that it shows these misleading messages, iTunes also flicks the whole user interface every few seconds. While "updating ipod" is showing in the top bar, iTunes shows library tab. When it shows update complete, it switches to iPod tab.I can't use 'shuffle' without iTunes? Well, you know what? I am taking this back to the shop and getting a proper player that will actually work and not lock me into buggy software which I don't want to use.
Save your money. Pick up a set of headphones on your next plane ride. 100% cheaper, same quality. These things suck.
It is a fast scanner, however - its is neither accurate or is the software good. It's constantly saying "Not Responding" and freezing up. Also, there is no batch settings where you can tell it to save names in a cretin order. It likes to save them as "LastnameFirstname". Also, you cannot break out the address or name fields so it is hard to do a fast edit.It does export to many types of files and I like that a lot.
I have a 250gb Maxtor. I travel with a rock and roll show across the country. I need bulletproof drives and this one is not it. I am still looking, but am sorely disappointed with this drive. I cannot stress enough the importance of having material backed up in at least 2 sources, leaving one of them at home on a pillow.Keep in mind, most, if not all computer gear is not made to travel. If you are going to drive nails with a product, it's security and outer shell is YOUR responsibility. FYI - I am looking at $3000 to retrieve my data from the Maxtor. And I did not even drop it. G-Raid and LaCie are not good drives either for travelling. I wish I had better news. But let the buyer beware. Always.
My canon zr65 suddenly went black (No image detected). From what I found on the web (a lot of people have the same problem), the CCD may be the cause. It looks like there is a quality issue about this part. To replace a CCD is very costly. Take your chance.
The transmitter part of this device worked fine. I had clear transmission and was able to hear my iPod content fine. Until its battery died. I don't know if it was my iPod, or what, but when I tried to charge it, I got a "device not supported" message on my iPod. I know I was getting juice, or the device does not transmit. I was sorry I didn't check the charging bit until I was already into a three day road trip through Arkansas and Texas.
This is the same car adapter that is supplied with the Nuvi 370, so there is no need to purchase it separately unless you've lost yours or need a spare. Although it works just fine (and why shouldn't it, it's just a DC adapter?), the black plastic used to wrap the wire is not sufficiently pliable. It is unnecessarily stiff, especially when it is cold. As a result the cord often gets in the way. And the end that fits into the nav unit is at a fixed 90 degreee angle, so unless you are using the suction cup (illegal in at least two states) or the friction fit, the design of the cord means that the nav unit cannot lie flat. These are two very annoying design elements that have no place, in my opinion, with a fine product like the Nuvi 370. It appears to me that they tried to cut corners somewhere, and this DC adapter seems to have been the place.My
They claim to have shipped the Opteka 46mm filter kit with a UV, polarizer, and FLD filter. The Opteka filters are claimed to be Designed and made in Japan and multicoated.What they actually shipped was a Bower VFK46C3 which includes a UV, a polarizer, and an ND4 filter. It's made in China, and I can't find any specs on the glass anywhere. No response yet from 47th St Photo. At best, I'm delayed in getting what I ordered. At worst, I'm ripped off.
What is really terrible about this hard drive is that it does not sync everything in one folder. Even though you can get it to only backup what's new, it keeps making a new folder recreating your PC's hard drive with each back. So now you have a bunch of backups but don't where the files you're looking for are.The other crappy thing is that you cannot delete files from within a backup. You have to delete the entire Backup folder. So if you want to get rid of some things you're pretty much screwed. You have to keep buying their stupid hard drives. I contacted them about this and couldn't believe it. And if you try dragging things directly into the external hard drive to avoid their proprietary backup/sync process, the storage capability is greatly reduced.
About 4 months ago I purchased this player since I wanted to have a mp3 player and burning the music on a cd and being able to play them as well as other cd's was/is a very cheap and attractive alternative to what else is out there. Also the player was much cheaper itself and if it worked it would had given me 650 mb of memory on each cd for less than a dollar. Well, here is an old wisdom, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is not. That is my experience with this player. It skips more than my first cd-walkman I had purchased in 1986! This is a sad story because I wish I could tell you more about its sound quality, but I can't because all I had was skip, skip, skip and guess what a little more skip even with original cd's. Besides the fact that it did not play, one could see the quality of technology used for this player from its very primitive LCD display. I returned the product within a week and purchased a Nomad II MG (I have a review of it too). The final word is, if you can wait a little longer for mp3 to be included in a portable way into your daily life, do so; but if you &quot;need&quot; want it right away, stay away from this good looking but low quality player that does not play.
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 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...
Although the product is as advertised, I did not know until after its purchase (because shipping was bundled with another item) that the shipping costs greatly exceeded the cost to purchase a similar item at regular retail price at any store. I am disappointed with Amazon that each item's cost and shipping is not itemized BEFORE actual purchasing.
Alright, I know a bunch of microsoft obsessors are going to send me a bunch of hate mail and death threats for this, but give me a break, I'm writing what I've experienced with this surprisingly flawed piece of equipment. My Dad bought this for our whole family for Xmas after getting rid of our tired out, 8-year-old apple computer(apple rocks, I'm just saying the comoputer was starting to act up after all those years). For a few days, it worked quite well, and I thought all those days of our computer randomly freezing up and shutting down were over. One time, it said the signal waas lost, so I went down to the computer icon to repair it. It took 2 tries but the signal came back.After about 2 or 3 weeks, the computer started doing a bunch of rediculous antics. I.E. taking a good 5 minutes to load a screen, the keys working different jobs(like you couldn't imagine), the computer not shutting down properly(now, I just hold the off button down). And if that wasn't bad enough, going down to the computer icon and clicking repair wouldn't help, and my dad had to call the Microsoft to guide him through repairing the signal. The next day, the signal was lost(sigh). My dad told me that he's never had this many problems with a single computer in the last 20 years.I really don't reccomend this computer to anyone. It's horribly flawed and whoever made it needs to take engineering classes. Don't waste your money on this computer.... gee... I sure do miss my mom's old apple computer.
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..
When I had my Zune connected to this device I used a surge protector, however every time I'd touch the buttons on it static shock would cause it to act erratically. Eventually my Zune locked up completely. I was able to sync it again with my PC and get it to work again, but it tacked on to the end of the corrupt hard drive space and I lost space overall to add media to my Zune. You are better off just charging the Zune with a PC.
Expect what you pay for. The soft, cheap plastic does not hold up, even after very light use. I only used this a couple of times inside, never outside, and only for taking a couple of photos. The plastic sleeve with the thumbscrew to hold the center post in place snapped off in my hand without applying anything but the lightest pressure. Too late to return to Amazon, and to get it replaced or repaired by Sunpak involves me paying for postage. Not worth it. I will try and fix it with super glue, but don't expect it to be the same. Not recommended, spend a little more and get a real tripod.
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.
The simple fact is these Sony headphones are terrible, far, far worse in terms of sound quality than the white ones that come with an ipod. I couldn't actually believe how bad they are. Do not buy these headphones. I'm shocked that Sony can charge the price they do for them. I've never written an Amazon review and didn't really imagine I ever would until I bought these. I even asked friends to test the sound quality for me against my old ipod phones- they all agreed these Sony ones are worse. A respectable company like Amazon shouldn't be selling these.
At first I was excited it was inexpensive, it had a three prong plug and I got it in a timely manner, the cord covering was pulling away when I opened it up though easy fix wraped in duct tape for added support it worked good for two months then one morning just stoped working. Had to replace already. Very cheaply made but what did I expect for the price? would not buy again I am just glad I was not out of town where I totaly rely on my lap top. It stop working did postpone my last planned trip.
Was this a 72mm circular polarizer? : YesWas it new? : NoWas it priced as used? : NoIs it worth it to pay for shipping to return it? : NoDo they count on that? : I'm sureDoes it appear to work? : YesIs it scratched? : NoDid I use 4 sheets of cleaning paper trying to make it usable? : YesWas it packed well? : No, it was loose in the boxWill I buy the rest of my filters somewhere else? : YES!!!
Why has my past review been removed.I thought you guys where fair and im-partial.Anyway based on the number of other negative feedbacks looks like you cant hide the truth for long.THe triger breaks. The Battrey compartment breaks without even touching it. The strap breaks the minute you use it.Acuracy is poor. And gets worse with age.Customer support is non existant. Not even an e-mail address on the site.My honest feedback. If you need a toy buy it. If your serious. Buy something else. Ever wonder why a products price keeps droping. No sales. [...]
I bought this from Amazon in December. At first it was great but it is slowly coming unglued. First the DVD stopped playing the audio. Now it won't even open. Then the power switch started acting up. Now the remote will only change the channel and I have to unplug it to turn it off. There are no service centers within 40 miles. I can't return it to Amazon. I doubt that I'll ever buy a large piece of electronics from Amazon for that reason. If I had bought it from a local retailer I could have probably still returned it. I would not recomend this combo. Mine apperars to have a personality disorder.UPDATE 4-16-06 I was able to take it to the GEEK SQUAD at Best Buy. They did a warranty repair but said that they hade received several of these combo units by Toshiba for repair. Toshiba USUALLY makes a quality product but these combo units are full of bugs. Live and learn. I hope it lasts a while now.UPDATE 6-16-06 Now the picture has no color. I have to take it in again for repair. This TV is not worth the effort. I think that I have an anchor for the boat.
I don't know how this could be, with this supposed to be a new factory cartridge, but after only 6 8x10 pictures, my low ink level indicator came on showing me almost empty. I have never had this happen with other cartridges over the last two years and I do use a lot of cartridges. I ordered the 24A as it is refillable and I wanted to utilize that feature, but was really disappointed to run out of ink so soon.
Saw this and thought, GREAT!, let's replace my old Igo universal charger and heavy Dell charger with something smaller with retractable cables. Silly me. This thing is a shoddy piece of junk.The good:- It's cheaper than a Dell Replacement- It's a little bit smaller than the OEMThe bad:- The cords got terribly tangled the very first time I tried to use it. That's a pretty big turnoff right there. I stuck with it a while, got them untangled, but they still get tangled far too often.- The tips are not labeled, nor do they tell you which tip goes for which notebook. It took some trial and error comparison. As compared to their competition - who tell you exactly which tip and product you need right on their websites.- The overall build quality and cord quality are very, very poor. I have zero confidence in this standing the test of time.I'd save your money and buy a proper charger. If you're a frequent traveler, the Igo or Kensington Universal chargers are a better bet anyway, as you can buy tips to charge all of your products. With this, you're only stuck with charging your laptop.Update 9/21/2009: Been using this for a few weeks. The retracting feature completely stopped working on one of the pieces, while the other works great. I maintain the overall very poor review of this item, and am disappointed that it has stopped working the way it was designed entirely. Blech.
This headset has good audio quality, a convenient volume control, and an adjustable mic. However this is product is dangerous. This product poses a tripping hazard waiting to happen. I mean who in the world would need 2 meters of cable to connect the headset to the computer? This headset is not recommended and needs to be redesign or else someone is going to get hurt or to say the least, have their connectors ripped out of the computer and damaged.
The cover is worthless. It is soft fabric and the retainer clip doesn't work.
I've owned a MS Intellimouse Pro for years at home and work and the one at work finally died. I tried the new Intellimouse Explorer Optical as a replacement and it has a really bad tendancy to pinch the ball of my hand.The problem is that for small movements &quot;down&quot; I just tug the mouse backwards with my fingers leaving my palm on the table. The back of the mouse slops so sharply and has such a shapr edge that it pulls my palm under its back edge and pinches. I had the same problem with an IBM ergo mouse and all the other brands with this &quot;sharp edge&quot; back end.On the plus side, the optics worked perfectly. I had no problems with jumping, locks, or accuracy I've seen in some reviews. The IBM mouse's software installed (Win NT 4.0 for all mice) with the &quot;speed&quot; adjustment disabled and I never got it working. This MS mouse had no such problems.Overall, I can't use this mouse because of its shape, eventhough I like its optics, and am moving on to a Logitech Mouseman Dual for my next test.
It's Microsoft so it has lots of issues, and after owning apple products I will never go back. This product doesn't even compare to an iPod. Once it froze up for a week and wouldn't do anything, and the battery seems to die very fast.
This printer was a great deal when I purchased it, but quickly caused me more trouble than it was worth. It printed great photos, was fairly easy to operate, and I liked it most of the time. However, it frequently did not want to work, caused my computer to lock up, and jammed. Then, after only having it for less than 90 days, it just quit working at all. Though this may be just a bad model, I will never own another HP product again.
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 read the reviews before buying any transmitter. The transmitter is a crappy option for listening to ipods. Sound is scratchy, distorted and not great --especially if you are going from using a tape adapter to an fm transmitter. I would recommend just getting a jack installed to hear your music it would be money well spent instead of thrown in the drain.
I purchased this dvd player just before christmas-One week after using it, I started to have problems. The battery would not charge. I have to turn it on and off several times inorder to get the controls to work. When I called coby, they said I had to ship it back. But I have to pay for shipping, plus enclose a money order for 18.00 for return shipping and proccessing fees. I will never buy a coby product again. Save yourself headaches and dont buy it.
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.
The memory I got was a fake, not only in Sony brand, but in capacity.The hardware on the memory card falsely reports that the card is 4 gb when in fact is 256meg. this causes pics to be lost as they are over written.Dispute with Amazon and CC company if your receive fake memory card. UPDATE- File A to Z claim under product received not what purchased. - The definition of counterfeit. Under Amazons rules, you do not even have to return the product!! The seller eats ALL
Adelphia in Colorado uses some different non-standard encoding/whatever, and this cable modem will not work with their service...Seems like a great piece of hardware other than that. It was tough to get all set up for wireless, and the local network. It just didn't work where a motorola surfboard sb5100 works fine now.
Nice case, it would work will for the right size camera. However, I purchased it to hold my Canon FS100 camcorder: It does NOT.Case Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.5 x 1.25inFS100 Dimensions: 2.4 X 4.0 X 2.3inI would end up paying $20 in shipping by the time I return it- Far more than the case value.For those that are still searching for an FS100 case, try this one: Lowepro Lens Case 1
I buy this drive 9 months ago... . In 6 months the drive are uselles.
Have gone through two of these bricks. First one crapped out after about a month with errors. Second has just died. Won't even get recognized by computer and won't turn off. Seagate will replace but return shipping is on your dime. So, I will have had to pay an extra $20+ to get a third piece of junk cinder block.
When I got this unit, I took it out of the box and tried to plug it into my Ipod. And tried. And tried. The plug wouldn't go in. I had to move the plug around a bit and apply more pressure than any other ipod docking plug I have ever used. Finally, it plugged in. Unlike what it says in the manual, the record function did not automatically start. What did happen was a "voice memo" line appeared under extras, I believe it was. When I selected that, it had an option to set the record quality to high or low, and a start recording option. I started the record, let it run for 20 seconds, and stopped it. The recording I had just made appeared right under the quality setting option and the start record option. I highlighted it, pushed the center button, and play and delete options appeared. Playing it, I was pleased with the quality.After coming back to the device later, I tried plugging it back in, had the same problem with the stubborn plug. It recorded fine again. I made another recording with the auto gain on to see the difference. It definitely amplifies nicely, but adds hiss.The next recording I tried came out as a hash of hissing, static and crackling. If you are old enough, you have heard an old AM radio in a thunderstorm. That crackling and popping was very close to what I got out of this microphone after that.The plug obviously has something wrong with it judging from the way it didn't want to work smoothly. Whether or not that was the cause of the hideous noise on all subsequent recordings I can't say. I unplugged and replugged it numerous times, and always got that hash of static and crackling.To say I'm disappointed in this device is an uderstatement. I hate shoddily constructed defective equipment. The "stand" that it comes with is simply a folded piece of plastic. The "quick memo" button on the side of the microphone doesn't work with the ipod classic. I could have overlooked either of these things if it has survived more than three recordings and the plug had worked even decently.Buyer beware.
I did a lot of research before buying this all-in-one. My previous HP printer is still doing a great job, I figured a new HP was the way to go. That is not the case with this model.The key pad that manages the fax broke down after one year of very little use. The keys one and eight are useless, therefore, you cannot dial those numbers if you want to send a fax. Worthless! I tried to get HP to help me service this, and they said I needed to replace the keypad for $198. Why should I put more money toward a bad machine?Then there is the issue with simple printing. Whenever IT feels like it, I get a "Carrage Jam" and there is nothing to correct it, except to keep trying to print until it wants to work for you. This problem started appearing early on in its short life... and since I don't believe in warranties I'm stuck with a REALLY BAD machine.Great concept HP, but it doesn't work.
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.
I own the older model EE400-R and it has worked like a charm, but my internet connection is broadband modem and I never tested it vs DSL.On the basis of my experience with the EE400-R, I recommended the newer EE420-R to a friend who is a DSL bunny. Bad news! As reported in the previous review by E.A.P., the thing would not accept the DSL password and so could not connect to the ISP - end of story.Could be that the EE420-R would still work with broadband modem connections - I dunno. But for DSLers - stay away!
I have a Logitech G5 and just received the 1010. Here are my first impressions:It slides nice and I like the larger mouse feel. I think the 3rd finger button would come in handy once I got used to it.It feels cheap. The weight rattles as the mouse moves and the button clicks are LOUD.I prefer the speed adjustment of the G5 rather than the 1010. The 1010's is just one button that you use to rotate through the speeds rather than, as on the G5, up/down buttons.The thumb button is oddly placed and kind of hard to push.I really do like the feel of it in my hand, and it slides really smooth. It beats the G5 in this area. Also, I have an ICEMAT mouse pad, the the laser G5 will not work on it.
This product says it has 8 watts output so it can power devices that require 8 watts but it is a standard USB charger that does not output enough power to charge a device requiring an 8 watt charger.When I connect it to my Motorola Xyboard it says "slow charging rate" because it is not putting out the stated power, and if I use the tablet in the car the battery level actually goes down while the charger is plugged in and operating.
I ordered a new cord due to sound drop off I was experiencing with IPOD.This cord is just as bad. It is obvious Shure SE210 headphones and IPOD 3G are compatible.However product works great with ant other Music player or Computer.
I bought this unit to serve as a client to my existing wireless network, which is based on the excellent TrendNet TEW-630BRP. Through 3 days of trial and 50+ attempts in different settings, I succeeded in getting the two Ethernets bridged properly just twice. In both of these cases, the connections were lost within minutes. It then dawned on me that either the hardware or the software has to be defective. So, the unit was returned and I began to shop for a different model.The unit I had was Version A2.2. This might have been too new to have a stable firmware.
I agree with most other reviewers of this product. These bags are vastly *inferior* to the bags which ship with the shredder. I also contacted Fellowes, and they said that the bags which ship with the unit are unavailable for purchase. These inferior bags are the only bags they sell. This is unfortunate, because the shredder is first quality, and the are blemishing the Fellowes brand by selling inferior bags.I should have read the reviews before I purchased these bags, as I would have looked elsewhere. I was told by Fellowes that the # 36053 (not sold by Amazon) bags are slightly thicker and larger but still not nearly as good as the bags which ship with the unit.Overall I am disappointed in the response of Fellowes. In this difficult economy one would hope they would be interested in both (a) earning more money and (b) responding to customer complaints by selling a better product.
I have tried helplessly to track this item but until this date I have not received my order.Can some one HELP????gcavaleri@sicamdev.com
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.
I got this camera, but after a few months I was tired of it.The pictures come out really blurry, even if you hold really still. The only way to get around this is to use the flash, however, this makes the camera's screen go black and you have to wait a few seconds.Then one day the camera just shut off and wouldn't turn back on. The battery was fine, I guess the camera just "died". Thankfully it was still under warranty so I got a new one, but I also bought a similar Canon digital camera which I've had more luck with.
Yeah this is a pretty good printer. Like the other reviews it does a pretty good job dosen't jam much if you use regular paper, but it is a little on the loud side. I got it for $99 and was initially very happy.Now for the scam. The printer is set up to read a chip on the toner cartridge that says how many prints that the cartridge is good for. The printer then counts the number of pages printed and arbitrairly slows the printer down till you buy a new cartridge. The cartridge that comes with the printer is rated for 1500 pages at 5% page coverage. You can also buy 3000 and 6000 page cartridges. The only difference between the cartridges is the chip on the bottom and the amount of toner/developer within the cartridge. When my cartridge reached 1500 prints the printer software said it was out of toner, it wasn't. There was clearly still toner in the cartridge and it was printing flawlessly. So what's the problem? I was in the middle of printing out a mass mailing (+/- 250 sheets) and the printer would pause for 5-10 seconds between each page taking a total of about 20-25 seconds for a page. The printer is rated for 21 ppm and it took the printer almost an hour and quarter to print everything.After fighting with tech support over there being no scientific reason for slowing down the printer ("deep cleaning mode")after 1500 sheets while there is still toner in the available in the original cartridge I gave up. Buyer beware, yeah initially cheap but the lowest price I could find for a 3000 page toner cartridge was +/- $85 without shipping. So you pay double for toner making this an expensive printer in the long run. Do some homework and price the toner before you buy your next printer or you'll regret it like me.
I bought this modem after reading some positive reviews around the web (unfortunately I didn't read the reviews here). I heard a lot of people had problems with USR modems so I decided to go with this.What a MISTAKE!There are two Zoom 3049 v.92 modems out there. One is the 3049L (based on the Agere/Lucent chipset), and the other is the 3049C (the one I'm referring to) (based on the Conexant/Rockwell chipset). I just got the 3049, not knowing what was in the box. I wouldn't care, except that this modem is totally unreliable.First, the one I got didn't come with a serial cable so be careful - some do and some don't. The serial cable cost another $15.Second, the previous reviewer is absolutely correct - DON'T use this modem with WINXP and HT. The &quot;real drivers&quot; just crash WinXP upon installation. I emailed Zoom tech support, and they told me to get the beta drivers. These are beta drivers for Win NT and are grossly outdated, not supporting all of the v.92 features. They're beta, but they haven't been updated in a couple years. I tried them anyway. I connected at about 40k, and on special occasions, even 45k. Now I'm using the generic WinXP modem driver. It only supports v.90, but at least I can connect at speeds up to 49.2k.Overall, connections are stable during good conditions, but when conditions get worse, it totally chokes. Sometimes it won't connect, connects at 23-31k, disconnects, or just stops downloading while remaining connected.Could be my phone line. BUT, this is replacing an old v.90 (originally a 33.6k modem before upgrading driver) USR winmodem. I thought hardware-based modem would be better than a softmodem :( The old USR consistently connected at 50.6k though, and it could hold a connection better.Doesn't look like the silly driver will ever be updated. If you're a gambling man/woman, give it a shot;)
My monitor is working just fine with a separate DVI cable that I have, but this cable caused it to have weird red pixels all over the screen . . . totally unusable. Will be returning it.
Got this as a Christmas gift. Wasted 6 hours trying to install software on my PC, finally got it to sort of work after reading several MS online articles, then had mp3s freeze during playback on the Zune. Other problems included errors syncing, softwware not recognizing Zune, playing audio or video was slow or unresponsive. Returning it ASAP. Looking into the Zen Vision W instead.
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.
Even after removing the radio antenna on my truck the signal was full of static on every frequency. Obviously an inferior product.
i was so excited when i got the package today but when i opened it i found myself very disappointing. the actual headphone has a different color than the picture, its more of a dark blue instead light blue shown on the picture. the quality suck balls! cheap plastic that i'm sure it will break with in months.
You lost my vote. If there was ever a product that should "earn" zero stars in this rating system, wow, do we ever have a winner.I wasted far too many life-minutes of my time troubleshooting this product. I'll never buy Netgear again. I've switched to the Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL and I'm not looking back. I haven't had to reboot this box in six weeks so far!! Hey that beats Netgear's record by six weeks already!!!This Netgear required constant rebooting. I experienced dropped VoIP calls, lost my connection with all three laptops sporadically throughout the day. A dozen router reboots wasn't uncommon. I yelled at my ISP, my VoIP provider etc. read the forums and even bought a second one of these pieces of garbage just to make sure.Well, I'm sure. Faulty design must be the culprit.What a piece of garbage!!!!!!!I read somewhere that Netgear is aware of the issue - well I have a really super idea for you - are you ready? - release a fix for the problem so that the folks that bought your router can fix it and do part of your job for you. You may salvage some customers and goodwill if there's any out there. I accept PayPal if you care to reimburse me for that extraordinary bit of technology consulting.
I returned this product because it was more of a CD player than an AM/FM Radio. I wanted mostly a radio with digital readout and programmable, etc. Returned it. Thank you. MFR
Ordered for Bushnell Spacemaster 15-45x 60mm camo spotting scope. Threads on eyepiece are different than on the Spacemaster. Looks to be decent quality if it fit.1 star because you aren't allowed zero stars.
Came broken on arrival. This is designed to hook on the back of the fat PS2, but when I hooked it up, only the audio played. It's also heavy.
I bought this item thinking it would at least function. Not.First it took the dvd and started to play it. Then it shut down and would not spit it out. I had to disconnect all wires and plug it into an outlet. Finally after 5 minutes and repeated open commands it spit the dvd out.I selected 3 new dvds and it did it to all of them.At least circuit city refunded my money to my credit card.
I bought this camera on a whim because my wife wanted one she could throw in her pocket and go, my mistake. The screen IS VERY DARK, the battery life sucks, the time it takes to capture a picture is horible, overall this is a very poor camera. If your looking for a cheap-o excuse for a digital this is it.
I've tried all types of cds,a constant rate of turning the handle,u name it,NOTHING WORKS!CDS WITH BARELY ANY SCRATCHES DIDNT WORK.save your money and stay away from this product.
I bought this thinking it sounded like a great PS for a low power computer that would just be used for streaming meadia to a TV in our bedroom. The idea of a fairly efficient, modular and silent PS sounded great, so I ordered one. Well after not fitting into the case that I intended to put it in, I moved on to option #2 and found that it didn't fit in their either, so I went on to option #3 my office desktop. On my office case, the only normal tower out of the bunch, I run into a fitament issue. The extended part where the heat pipes are and the grill come off the back side of the PS and case doesn't fit, it is interferred with an edge on the PS area of my case. Well I am not about to break down and pay shipping for the second time to return it and I have a need for the PS, so I break out the dremel and grind down the part that was interfering. I will tell you with hind sight I should have cut my losses and returned it, but I am stubborn, so I shoehorn it in there with a little elbow grease and quickly attach the screws, one stripped and I am still working on that and viola its in there.Now to the cables. These things are overly large and shielded making them very unflexible and cumbersome. As I am attaching the cables I am wishing to myself that I had just sucked it up and returned it as now I have dinged up the grill and stripped out a screw hole, so I might not be able to get a refund. There are only 2 SATA cables, I felt really thankful that I have held on to my IDE DVD and DVD RW drives over the past couple of builds otherwise I would have come up short on SATA power cables. When it comes to the SATA connectors they are overly large and cumbersome such that I was worried about damaging the drives as I crammed it in next to the sata cable. Well with enough grit and determination I got the cables all connected and installed, maybe a tad bit less clutter than the previous non-modular PS and the even better news is it fired up first try. I will keep it in this tower as long as it gets the job done, but feel like I really did more damage than good and went from a 80 Plus 650 watt PS to a not so efficient 500 watt PS and although it is nice and quiet I didn't really care about that in my office.Just make sure you are okay with some frustration and possibbly having to modify your tower to get it to fit. Also count your SATA drives and make sure you can get by with only 2.
This software would have been a marvel twenty-five years ago. I couldn't return my copy fast enough. The details that they say are downloadable from the web are not there. Rather than Streets Maps &amp; Vacation Planner buy a good old fashioned paper map. It is far better.
March 24, 2008I got it as a gift, so I really can't complain, but still, it would be nice if the thing actually worked properly and reliably. Problem number 1 is the instructions. Granted, we had fun laughing at the wounded English, but when it came to providing useful information, well... let's just say that they didn't. Problem number 2 is that when using home made recordings, the player produces this weird static if the levels are too high. The buttons are also notoriously unreliable in terms to their functions. The big one in the player face is the worst. Sometimes it pauses the music. Sometimes it makes the music play. Sometimes it makes the music stop entirely. sometimes it turns the player off. Most of the time it doesn't do anything at all. The other buttons are the same. The FM radio would be great- if it picked up any stations. The other technicality is that once the player is in FM mode, it can only be restored to normal (for it, at least) by removing and reinstalling the battery. The final straw is that my (512 MB) model is already 2/3 of the way full with all of 62 songs. At least, that's how many it SAYS it has on it. The counter mysteriously skips from 13 to 19 while the music is playing. If you get nothing else out of this review, read this. SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE.UPDATE: June 3, 2008Bumped into a door frame with it in my pocket- a gentle bump, mind you, not a slam- and the screen exploded. Huge spiderweb crack, black blotches on what was left of the screen, the whole bit. I suppose it will still play music, but given the lack of screen and, well, unpredictability of the controls, it's pretty much useless. Luckily the flash memory is still functioning, so it works as a flash drive. My only conclusion now is that I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy an iPod. My advice re: this product still stands: buy at your own risk, and keep in mind that mine lasted less than 6 months before being reduced to merely a flash drive that I can loan to other people without getting broken up if they don't return it.
I returned the piece of $#*&%$ after trying for two weeks to get decent picture quality. In using Skype the picture on the receiving end would either freeze or disappear completely.
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.
It was good while it lasted. I had this item for 30 days and it stopped working. I am going to return it for a new one.
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.
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. They used to have free support until just recently. I had to call them a lot because sometimes the bridge or router somehow lost the address.My beef is with the cost of support. 3.99 a minute. ( I don't know if that includes listening for several 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.
I just returned this item. It doesn't fit Etrex HCx. Now, looking for one that works I see they didn't change the description.
I would like to praise Amazon for accepting the return with no hassle. I plan to order another one of these and see if I have better luck. The battery I received had a partial charge when I received it, and it worked in my camera. The problem was that it would not recharge afterward. I suspect this is an isolated case as the original battery that I have and the charger are Panasonic and they both work. I would have preferred that Amazon would have allowed a direct even exchange rather than a refund. As it turned out, I ended up having to wait a few days for Amazon to verify that they would indeed accept the return. So now I have to re order separately. But Amazon did make good, so I have no complaints about the customer service.
The back of the package clearly states "This router is recommended for these uses: G/N". However upon further inspection, it is evident that 802.11n networking is in fact not a feature of this product.
This product started out great at the beggining but when the software was downloaded it began to mess up my computer! now my whole computer is dis-colored and screwed up! i completely recomend that you do NOT get this product. such a waste!
Once again I'm amazed at how the reviews were so highly in favor of this product. These are terribly uncomfortable (for my ears) and don't really provide that great of listening experience. The frequency response seems muted until you use the largest possible "surrounds", and then they become distractingly uncomfortable. But of course, this is just my experience, your mileage may vary, as they say. Personally, I found my Apple iPod 'phones to be better.
i thought i'd save alittle money and buy this cordless mouse. bad mistake. the ball hangs up on diagnal movement. within a week of light usage i was taking it apart to try to clean. that didnot help. i checked further and found what looks like a design flaw. the friction of the ball to the gears is not enough when moving toward the top left corner. it got frustrating having to move horizontal then vertical every time. i finally just through it away
As soon as I received the tripod, I unpacked it and started to unfold it for tripod use. Did what I was told to do (ie instructions on tripod)and promptly broke one of the legs.This is not a Bogen or a Gitzo or even a Slik, nor did it cost as much!In all fairness for a kid starting to take the step from snapshots to photography, this mono/tri pod might be just the ticket!Adult Photographers, pay the money for quality!
I bought the SD300 for the holidays, but the LCD broke when I pressed the menu button on the back. This happened three weeks after purchasing the camera, and Canon's warranty won't cover the problem. To fix the camera, the cost is a whopping $155.00! I consider this a defective design and I certainly do not recommend this camera to anyone.
What a piece of Crap!! We used this unit only periodically, so I had changed the cartridges only once before this unit crapped out. Some sort of '0x' error message on the unit's front panel. HP has all sorts of reset codes & procedures to try to reboot the firmware, but it didn't matter.In dealing with HPs' customer service and eventually being assigned to case managers, they pretty much told me I was crap-out-of-luck. Guy was kinda rude to me too, but that's another story.
It is not recognized by my Epson Stylus Photo RX595The package looks different than the normal one. It maybe counterfeit.
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 bought the epson 740 thinking it was the best alternative to the imac computer, but after a few months it broke down. I used it for papers and It is not that I used it a lot, anyways the service at epson was very efficient they send me a new printer in a matter of days, but after a couple of months the new printer was dead I paid extra 50 dollars to have it repaired and just before a midterm paper print out it died on me again. Epson products are cheap and they die after the warranty expires SHAME ON YOU EPSON, SHAME ON YOU
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.
i tryed it for a while with different radios and two different locations and it had little to no impact on reception.Instead of clearing up AM broadcasts, it just increased the static.
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.
I've had the SC101 for about 9 months now, but have finally decided to remove it from my system and go with non-networked USB drives instead. The software that controls this box (which MUST be installed in order to access it) is very poorly implemented - I would say circa 1990 (Windows 3.0) quality, if that.The deciding factor for me was when the firmware upgrade aspect of the software (which the software prompts you to run ***each*** time you open it) crashed during the firmware upgrade. If you don't know the significance of such a crash, the answer is short: likely inability to access the device or any of the data stored on either drive inside. In my case, the unit was still functional after the firmware upgrade crash, but I am not willing to risk continuing to use it.
Another model of the Bushnell Perma Focus binocular was bought in Dec. 2011. Was only used at home court basketball games and broke in half by end of season. Sent product back only to be told it was defective but was not covered under warranty.
A month ago I bought the Netgear WGT624 Version 2 wireless "Super G" router, on the basis that it was affordable and that Netgear had always given me good service. Having professionally installed networks in the past, I have always been happy with Netgear's commercial products and was expecting this one to be the same quality. The router was super easy to install and set up, their setup wizard was great, and when it worked, the router was blazing fast. I only got to use the cable connections, never got time to setup a wireless connection. As other reviewers have said, it was setup and running within five minutes of plugging it in.***CAVEAT*** - It worked GREAT for two days, then began to randomly drop the LAN connections, resulting in the dreaded "Network Cable Unplugged" message (search for "netgear wgt624 network cable unplugged" or search Netgear's forums for pages of similar complaints with no resolutions). This got worse, beginning at a few times per day, finally getting down to every few minutes - it now only worked a few times per day! After a week of swapping NIC's, cables, and confirming settings, I finally broke down and e-mailed Netgear tech support - who was kind enough to reply after two days with the same things I had already tried (confirm settings, hardware reset, update firmware, etc.), and a request for more detailed system info if the problem persisted. Even with the most current firmware release, it would not work reliably - so I sent them back every detail they had requested but got no response after a week.When I finally called them, I got their tech support department in India who confirmed that I was eligible for free tech support (they only offer it for 90 days from purchase, then you have to pay) and then began to go over the e-mails we'd swapped. After 10 minutes with no luck, he suggested that I try the Beta version of the firmware release, AND that this beta version would void my Netgear warranty. After making this suggestion, he said goodbye and hung up in the middle of the conversation. When I immediately called back to India, I got a different tech and was told that I was already out of the 90 day free tech support period (I bought the router a month ago mind you) and that I would have to pay for any support or to get the router replaced under the warranty. After some argument, he finally agreed to help me, but found that the router was indeed defective - and pointed out that there is a known problem with these particular models and he could not guarantee that a replacement would work any better.In order to get the router replaced under the warranty, I would have had to fax or mail my receipt to India (not a toll free #), and wait a week for them to confirm that my Router was within the warranty. After this was done, I would have to call them back and PAY for the "Extended Tech Support," since their computer showed that my router was out of the 90 day free support period (again, it was only a month old). If this return call to tech support proved that my router was defective, I would then get an RMA and have to either ship the defective router to India at my expense and wait three weeks for them to ship a refurbished replacement unit back, or pay them $30 to have a replacement shipped to me first, then ship the defective unit back to them at my expense.***SOLUTION*** - I returned the router and bought another brand. In searching the Internet, I found that the equivalent D-Link model (the DI-624) has strikingly similar problems so I bought a Linksys and have been happy thus far. I agree with the reviews that the Linksys is not quite as foolproof to set up, but it's worked great for two days now. We'll see.
Total and complete data failure (and will not restore even after a full backup) 6 X in the last four months. This is after warranty replacement of the unit (based upon the old "we don't know why it does that") -Avoid this PPC until they make one that is suitable for everyday use.
The ad. did not indicate that this products digital camera only worked with Windows and not MAC. All of our computers are MAC and so the product had to be returned.
I bought this stereo because of its relatively small size and stylish appearance and because it had aux inputs for me to hook up my mp3 player to it.The first unit I received would not turn on at all. I contacted Philips' tech support, and their solution was for me to send the brand new defective stereo back to them at my expense. Fortunately, Amazon has a very nice return policy, and I sent it back to them instead. Amazon was also very nice in sending a replacement right away without waiting until they received the defective unit.The replacement stereo arrived in short order, and I was immediately disappointed in the sound quality, which didn't seem as good as the 15 year old cassette player boombox that I was replacing. After listening to the stereo for a few days and comparing it to a Sony CMT-NE3 bookshelf stereo that I own, here are my thoughts.1. The FM reception is not as good as the CMT-NE3. Both units have a thin wire type of antenna, and both wires are about the same length. The Philips stereo, however, would hiss and crackle as I moved around the room - my body interfered with the reception. This did not happen with the Sony stereo.2. The sound quality is not as good as the CMT-NE3. Playing the same song side-by-side on the two stereos, I found that the Philips stereo had a flat, tinny sound when compared to the CMT-NE3. The Sony system had a much fuller and richer sound quality. Also, there seemed to be significant distortion in the high-frequencies on the Philips stereo, making "S" sounds sound more like "H" sounds. I also noticed an occasional crackle of distortion in the overall sound, possibly due to a bad connector on the aux input.3. The ergonomics of the Philips stereo are not so good. For one thing, the stereo will easily tip over forwards if accidentally bumped. If that happens, the CD can get wedged in the CD tray and it becomes almost impossible to remove. The electronically actuated CD door is much more likely to break than a passive mechanical door like the top-loading CMT-NE3. The volume goes up to 31 or so, but 5 is about as loud as you would need it for regular listening. This means that there are only 4 quieter volume levels, which is rather limiting. Finally, the stereo is a bit bigger than I was expecting (though I could have looked more closely at the specs when buying it).I am in the process of returning this stereo, and I will try to find a Sony system instead. Unfortunately, Amazon no longer sells the CMT-NE3, which I bought just about a year ago. I don't understand why electronics manufacturers feel the need to churn their product lines so rapidly. Is there really that much innovation in bookshelf stereos? The only difference between the Sony I bought last year and one I bought in 1989 is the ability to play MP3 CDs.
I ordered a Direct Tv dish from this person and it said it would ship within 3 weeks. Why does it take 3 weeks to ship something? I sent 3 emails to this person and never got a response at all. I will be canceling my order and filing a claim with Amazon. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS PERSON.
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.
It was not in a box as I expected a new product to be. No supporting printed material at all.It did not work. I need to return it.
I only gave a 1 star here because I'm not rating this player just letting people know that there is a new version of this player that's out now it's the DN191H it has a 14 in 2 card reader still slot loading I got it for $129.00 at best buy, will try it out next week and see how things go....It lists as having 14 bit dacs...and it is listed on their web site now.
We purchased this for my daughter's ipod nano. Initially it worked with her Nano, then the next day her Nano stopped working. We figured the audio system was not compatable with her nano. Apple will not stand by their warrenty if you use anything other than Apple products so we decided to return it. They received the product over 1 1/2 months ago(I had tracking on the package), I emailed two weeks ago and still have not received a refund. This was purchased from Alway$deal,Inc.
I bought the three pack of this item. It is too small to protect the Tom-Tom One. It took me a couple of days to get a response from a person at Boxwave. This person assured me that they were looking into it and would get back to me. I emailed again a week later and got the same reply. It has now been a month and there has been no further communication from them. No refund to my account. Nothing!! I think Amazon should stop carrying all their products immendiately!
I just received the Nikon DR-6 right angle viewfinder for $190. This item is overpriced. It has a zooming mechanism that requires refocusing. One should be able to fine focus at 2x and then recompose at 1x without the need to refocus this unit.
I experienced tiling or pixelating of my picture from the first day I plugged it in. I thought the problem was with my cable service, but after 5 visits by the cable company and one tv service call, I discovered that I just needed a firmware upgrade. Toshiba sent me a smart digital card with the firmware upgrade and they talked me through installing it. Problem solved.The TV guide feature that had worked, stopped working after the firmware upgrade. I contacted Toshiba and they are investigating the problem. They have been investigating the problem for over a month now. I have found out from a service representative that they only have one person that deals with all of the TV guide problems. I am waiting for that person to call me with the solution.In the mean time, the lamp blew. First, I noticed that the picture became dim. I increased the brightness but then I heard a loud crack. That was the bulb exploding. That happened after 3 months of light use. Toshiba sent me a new one and I installed it without difficulty. No TV for a week though while I waited for the new one to arrive.When changing channels, there is a 3-4 second delay before the channel actually changes. This makes channel surfing VERY slow. I have been going to TV guide online to find my channel line up.I am happy with the picture in High Definition, HOWEVER, I have never owned a TV that operates with such unreliability and therefore I would not recommend that you buy it.
I bought this "Sylvania LD-155sl8 15" LCD HDTV with Built-In-DVD Player" on 9/10/07 and it arrived at my home on 9/13/07.I had it for 48 days and it stopped working, no picture, no sound, nothing.On 10/31/07, I shipped the Television ($40.00 shipping costs) to the nearest authorized "FUNAI" service center for repairs and it arrived to them on 11/1/07.The service center diagnosed the problem, a "Main PC Board" and the Service Center placed an order for the replacement part with FUNAI on 11/6/07.Today, I am still without the Television.I watched it for 48 days and the Television has been in the Service Center for 40 days waiting for a replacement part.I contacted the Corporate Office for help and nothing but, a bunch of excuses!I will not buy another FUNAI product, based on their lack of urgency to delivery parts to the Service Center.
Well I read the reviews where people said they broke and thought they must have been a bit rough with them, wrong. I hardly touched them and one side fell off, I pushed it back together but then 2 weeks later the other side broke off. What a disappointment
This problem has been around for years, and neither Garmin nor Amazon have fessed up to the fact that this mount doesn't fit many models of GPS (including eTrex Vista Hcx) that it purports to fit. If your model has a micro SD card accessible from the battery compartment, the back plate in THIS HANDLEBAR MOUNT WON'T FIT !!!It gets worse: the mounting scheme for the back plate with the bumpout needed to make it fit is crap! The correct back plate (the one originally included with the GPS) gets a screw-on clip that mates it to the handle bar mount. This screw-on clip is what you really need to mount your micro-SD-carded GPS to your handlebars. The screw constantly works loose, you can't tighten it with a standard screw driver (you need something round, like a nickle), and the flimsy plastic clip will break in a short period of time (ask me how I know this), sending your expensive GPS on a date with destruction. You ***could*** use loctite on the screw, but when (not if) the clip breaks, you won't be able to remove it for replacement because a regular screwdriver (that you can apply some torque with to overcome the loctite) won't fit the screw.I performed the modification outlined on a previous review by "Dude" on April 24, 2010. He did a nice job documenting his modification. It worked for me too, but I had to make one other modification before the modified back cover would fit on my GPS. The 1/4-turn pin on the modified battery cover was slightly shorter than on my original cover; so I had to mill about 2/100th" of plastic under the twist-lock before the cover would lock in place. I have serious doubts about the longevity of these modifications, and they certainly aren't advised for the faint-of-heart!This mount has been the last straw in a string of poor and/or greedy actions from Garmin. If I had to do it over, I wouldn't own anything Garmin.
I had the same problem as the other reviewer in this section. The damn thing just stopped working. It goes to show you that Philips doesnt know a damn thing about "Quality". Why should I go through the trouble of returning a piece of crap. This was maybe the worst decision I have ever made trying to save a buck. Trust me it's worth spending that extra [money] to get a top quality brand ie,"Sony".
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.
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
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.
targus says it is compatible with nikon coolpix 5700, but it is not - case much smaller than the camera
I bought this product to repair a Game Cube game that my son and his friends scratched up. I thought I would try to fix a scratched cd I had first. I ran it through once (following the directions to the letter) and tried the cd and it skipped worse than it did before. I read in the instructions that it may take a couple of times through the Skipdoctor to repair the problem. Well I ran it through 4 times and the cd still skips as badly as it ever did before. I tried it with the Game Cube disc. I had read the reviews before purchasing this item and they said this would fix Game Cube discs. I think an adapter for the smaller disc would be necessary. I could not find any place that actually sells such an item so in desperation I tried it on the Game Cube disc anyway. Well, after about 4 cranks of the handle the wheel on the Skipdoctor totally shredded leaving the residue all over the game disc. So not only is the Skipdoctor trashed but so is the Game Cube disc. It is completely beyond repair now. I bought the Skipdoctor thinking it would save me money. Now I will still have to pay to replace the Game Cube game and I have wasted additional money on this stupid thing. I have never been so disappointed in a product in all my life.
This printer barely gets XP support thanks to Microsoft and HP for not putting verifiable drivers. Another thing is this printer either doesn't take in paper even when you put it or it pulls in too many at a time causing more frequent paper jams. HP should be shot for giving us shoddy products !
I ordered this case with another one same size but Black in Color - RECEIVED BOTH BLACK COLOR .... Very Dissapointed...
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.
Purchased this camera for the 6x zoom. Worked well for about a year. It is pretty much impossible to see anything in the LCD outdoors in any kind of daylight. You often have to just point and guess. When it took pictures the quality was very good. After about a year the LCD screen when black. All the menu items would show, even the flash would go, but the pictures were just black. Replacing batteries would sometimes work for a day. Enjoyed the 6x zoom and the picture quality, but really can't recommend that camera. Look for something more reliable.
Purchased this camera in Jan 2007, and last week received the infamous and well documented message, "lens error, restart camera".
Everything was going fine until we hit the one year mark. Now, it doesn't work at all. I turn to the Onkyo support site to learn that all but two of their products carry and two-year parts and service warranty - and this is one of those two. Why? I guess my story is the reason.One year ain't long for this kind of money...
I bought this recorder a week ago and it only works with the 3 included DVD+RW. If you try to use any other blank disc it will be ruined. I returned it to the store and will never buy a cyberhome product again.
The HMD-A200 was the first name brand monitor we purchased after owning an &quot;off brand&quot; 15&quot; for several years with no problems. The Sony gave out 1 month and 24 days after the warranty ran out. The Sony was certainly not inexpensive, much more so in fact than many of the other brands. It did look great--right up till the screen went black. Your money is best spent on another product.
If you are looking to back up files such as pictures and videos and know little about computers, this item is not for you. This product is not formatted for the above-mentioned files. Although this device can be reformatted to backup such files, it is a difficult task. I spent over a hour trying to read through the manual on how to reformat the drive, but was unsuccessful. The manual was of no help as it gave no step by step instructions on how to reformat.
This is a good-sounding system for about 10 minutes.After that, though, it frequently locks up... that is, nothing on it works at all, even though it is lit up as though it is ready to go. When that happens, it has to be unplugged and allowed to 'reset' itself (akin to rebooting a computer that has locked up).The CD player is spotty at best; it will sometimes play for five full minutes, but will mostly just skip or stutter.I had this experience with two new units, and finally just gave up.Steer clear of this product; it is a surprise to me to see so many similar reviews online; I would expect RCA to have better quality.
Fan noise is killing me on this laptop. Its amazing. It can be heard upto several feet away even when there is surrounding noise. Not to mention other issues like weight, _very_ low battery life (its much lower than they advertise). The only thing that stands out in this laptop is its screen. I also have intermittent problems with the touchpad. Overall, I wouldnt recommend this laptop at all. I want to reach out to Sony and get it exchanged if possible, even if I have to pay some money. The fan noise is very erratic also - goes up and down like nobody's business. I am also not happy with the performance of this laptop - not sure its windows or the hardware tho. Looks to me, its hardware since windows has less latency issues on my other desktop.
We ordered the Cambridge Soundworks 740 CD radio for Christmas after doing considerable research on the internet. The radio would not receive AM stations even after using their provided AM antenna. FM reception was not very good either. We called Soundworks and they said to get an AM amplified antenna and it would work great. Doing that we could get one station 15 miles away almost acceptable. We do live in the country but have never had any problem getting radio stations with our cheap radios and did not dream that an expensive radio would have this type of problem. Soundworks admits that the AM signal is weak. Very poor radio and I would not recommend it to anyone.
Please save your money. Not only is this unit innacurate, it announces your arrival as much a block away, but their maps and data bases are so out of date that it shows restaurants in our area that have been closed longer than we have lived here. That's 7 years!!!! The official answer from uniden is there will be no updates on any of their GPS units. If your a member of the " Flat Earth Society " then this GPS may be for you. Don't be fooled by the owners manual, it states that Map updates are available, for a cost on their website. Total lie. Their are no links or info concerning updates. I wrote unidens customer service and this was their response:Our Solution :Thank you for using our system.Unfortunately there will be no map updates available for any of Unidens GPS products.Sincerely,Don't buy Don't buy
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.
One of the batteries was bad out of the package, would not take a charge.
Worked for a week then started cutting in and out. It would work until I moved the entertainment center back then would cut out. It also would not connect sometimes.
I was disappointed with the quality of this item. It was sent to me, and was defective. It could not be formatted on any media device. Additionally when I complained about the product, I was told there were no more available.
Hi all, I just wanted to warn anyone wanting to purchase this camera that if you have any kind of an active lifestyle, this camera is not for you. I bought this and was extremely happy with it until I took it on a trip, and still taking very good care of it somehow got a tiny bit of sand in it...no I did not put it in the sand, I am talking about sand comming off my body and going into the lense area...anyway it is completely broken now and to fix it will almost cost the price of a new one! I have now heard others stories about the durability of this camera that is not involving sand....sure it has a great price for so many good features, but it will die fast if you do very much with it. stear away, pay more for a more durable camera with the features you want
Worthless, miserable piece of crap. This machine just jammed up my computer and has NEVER worked properly. Utterly worthless and the technical service from Iomega is abysmal. Only buy this machine if you are looking for an expensive paperweight and you love spending your life on hold calling technical support lines populated by morons
Sound quality: Decent. Comfort: Not good, but bearable. Travel Durability: Abysmal. Like, I went on one trip and one of the earpieces broke off at the cheap plastic pins that hold it on to the frame. I had a pair of Sony's that I owned for three years and went on twenty trips with no problem. Eventually the cord got frayed and I had to replace it with this piece of garbage. Maybe I just had bad luck. Probably not though. On my flight back, sitting between fat hick who decided to invade my seat space with passive aggressive knee touching which doesn't work with my crusty former Marine mentality (I turned that row into a warzone with that idiot) and a neurotic aged Woody Allen type who had diarrhea of the mouth and couldn't shut up I reached for my trusty noise killers. Only to discover to my horror that the cheap P.O.S. had broken. If somebody's little Damien had been wailing behind me like my last trip it would have been unbearable.
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 was really psyched to get a reasonably priced NAS system but have had quite a few problems with it on my home network. Main problem is speed. It is attached by ethernet cable to my linksys router, as well as one of my laptops (XP). Even from that PC, access to files on the EFG80 is quite slow. And it becomes basically unusable when I try to access files from other laptops that are on my wireless LAN. Which of course completely defeats the purpose of a network-attached storage system.Not sure what the problem is. I have two drives installed, with one drive mirroring the other. Maybe that's causing the unacceptable performance.
This Cambridge Soundworks 740 turned out to be a piece of junk! Within three weeks the cd player quit, then the AM radio quit! The Amazon customer support is also useless, they have not answered my emails in trying to resolve these defects and the people who shipped it most operate from a back alley.We ordered a black unit but got a white dirty one instead, color blind maybe.
I bought mine a few months ago, and for some reason, the engineers decided to put a metal plate on the underside of the lid. This lid is attached to the plastic via 2 screws, and these stick out just enough to scratch the CD if you hit the cover. Believe me, if you buy this you'll be hitting the thing when it refuses to play regular CDs, let alone MP3 discs. I can't trust it to play anything, because it scratched one CD-R, and my new Garbage CD. This thing has cost me $15 more than the original sale price, due to the unrepairable damage it's caused.I'd like to email the company about this product, but they don't advertise anything but their headphones. Save another 30 bucks and get something that doesn't constantly flash &quot;ASP&quot; because it doesn't have any. That's what mine does. Skipping is one thing, but to have the thing stop the current track, hang for several seconds, or spontaneously shut off is another. All of these things have happened to me. Do not buy this.
We purchased this radio for my mother-in-law a while back now.The dial is lighted for easy tuning and the dial itself has a little resistance so when you find your station, you do not slip past it. Smart & Easy!More importantly, the sound quality is very good indeed.Problem: the selector switch has failed. When you switch to AM, it stays on the FM station that was playing beforehand..Wiggle and jiggle it, and the AM might come on.We bought another radio for my mother-in-law, and I now use this in the garage.It does have a very rich stereo sound - just can't get AM.
Constant dropouts that last approx. 5-10 seconds. I have to login to a VPN, so these dropouts are VERY irritating. But when the router isn't dropping out, it works very well. Overall though, these dropouts are too often, and are unacceptable.
Bottom-line this is the worst wireless router I have ever used.The DHCP is extremely unreliable. If you try to set up a secure wireless network, the DHCP does not even work. In order for it to function, even partially, the wireless network has to be completely open and unsecure. Even then it will only work for anywhere between 30 minutes and one hour. Afterwards you have to unplug the router and plug it back in to get it going again.I'm not sure if I simply purchased a bad router, but I'm not the only one that has complained about this. I wouldn't recommend spending the money on something that may or may not work.
I bought this camcorder about 1 year back and it was working fine for first 5-6 months and then suddenly during our trip to Seattle I started having problems. Camcorder records for a while then gives message saying "Disk cover open accidentally. Turn on power again" and when I do that then all the recording is erased and it starts all over again. I have lost two dvd recordings due to this problem.I contacted Sony support and they just keep on telling me to make sure battery is charged and try using different discs. I tried using different discs (different formats as well...) but to no avail. I don't know what to do.I urge all you prospective buyers to stay away from this product.
first one i bought never worked. second one worked for 1 day. don't buy it! I've wasted more money on shipping it back and forth than anything else. Mustek sucks. They're technical support staff even seems to know the product sucks.i repeat DO NOT BUY IT
I experienced problems the first week of the purchase. I had bad signals then it stopped working. I called sirius numerous times and they failed to recognize the problem. They simply did not have enough knowledge of this model. Several times the customer rep tries to resolve the situation by "sending me a signal and that should work." One rep mentioned that they have been receiving increased calls concerning product. I returned the S50 and got the sportster for about $140, which is about $200 less!It works great. The S50 looks great but doesn't work. And will cost you a lot of money. Don't buy.
This is so stupid for $50 more you can get an ipod that's 15 GB instead of 4
Normally I love Belkin products, but this one didn't measure up. After 2 weeks of usage it completely stopped working. I tried it in other outlets but no luck. It might have something to do with the "switch" thing that another review mentioned. I'm not too knowledgeable about outlets, but my other power surge protectors all work great. I recommend trying a different product.
I have the FR-200 which I purchased through Amazon.Don't expect much.The antenna will break and when you try to buy a replacement you will not be able to use Eton's web site to do it becuase it does not work.When you call Eton on the phone they will tell you that the antenna is "back ordered" and you should call in about 45 days.More crap from China.
I bought one of these at Best Buy and it is a dog--because of Vista. It is kind of slow all the time and I even put more memory in it to speed it up. However, anytime you try to print or do anything with something outside of the box itself, it slows down to snail speed.If you have a copy of XP, and load it on this pc, it runs fine. Problem is finding drivers for all the parts that Compaq used--I spent a lot of time loading drivers. Better to just avoid the whole thing and get another computer.
One of the cassettes spit up a hairball and began to drag; I had to rewind it on another VCR. Seems OK now.
Ok so these headphones had some very impressive bass and good sound quality for a 30mm driver. . . . . . *Whistles*. . . . This was the only pro...CONS:-Enormous amplifier that you have to lug around everywhere...-Didn't stay on your hair-pinched your hair when you would tilt your head back-the woofers blew after 1 day of Djaying-cord was too long-uglyOk so i bought these headphones on friday. I was impressed at the bass. However, its hard to enjoy the bass when a. theres a cinderblock in your pocket and b. someone put a hatchet in your head. These were awfully uncomfortable. Whenever i would tilt my head back and bring it back up, it would rip the hair out of my head in the hinge part. Furthermore, these blew in less than 48 hours and it started to sound like someone was rattling metal BB's in a tin can in the headphones; so i took them back. If the speakers hadn't blown, I feel like they probably would of disintegrated under their own weight in a few more days... So instead of buying two woofers with a metal pole duct-taped to the tops of them again, i decided to go with the luxurious and comfortable Sony MDR-XB500 headphones, and I cant be happier... so do yourself a favor... DO NOOOOOOOOT BUT THESE HEADPHONES!!!Sony MDR-XB500 40mm XB Diaphragm Driver Extra Bass Headphones
I've had nothing but trouble with my unit. With brand new CD's it sometimes will play all the CD's loaded, sometimes not. I have to turn the machine off and on and otherwise it will refuse to play CD #2 or #4 or whatever. If you are looking for a CD player that you just load up CD's and hit play this unit does not work, but the CD's play just fine in my older CD player. Onkyo support does not call/email/write back. This was a new unit. I suggest you save your money.
A year ago, I bought my first 500gb My Book. I was so happy with it I bought two more for video/picture/sound storage. Three months ago, the first drive failed and would not spin up, just made a repeated clicking noise. It was still under warranty and Western Digital support went back and forth with me about the issues I was having until the warranty expired, then they failed to help me saying the warranty was void! They failed to offer any help besides a referral to a service I could use to get the data off the drive AT MY EXPENSE! Within the three months, the other two drives have failed, the most recent one this week. The second refuses to let XP access it. If I try on another machine the drive gives me multiple errors. The third I get an error saying data can't be transferred. Meanwhile, other external drives (Seagate, all of them) work just fine. I will never buy another Western Digital product as long as I live.
Does not work with Vista or Windows 7, No drivers included in package, does not work with virtual port, not plug and play as advetised !
I have been using the Kensington wireless desktop keyboard and mouse for at least two years. The keyboard is comfortable and has a nice response, and the mouse, when it's working, tracks well. I rarely have problems with the keyboard, but the mouse is a pain in the neck. With about 15 hours of computer use a week, I need to change the batteries in the mouse about every 9 to 12 weeks. The mouse does not work with rechargeable batteries. What is most frustrating is that whenever I change the batteries, I cannot get the mouse to activate. The lights will glow and flash, and I'll follow every troubleshooting step, but the cursor remains motionless. Then one day it'll start working again. I find it necessary to have a back up mouse handy.
First of all, I ordered a 4GB SONY memory stick pro duo; however, the one I received from Mgs was 1GB. Secondly, I ordered a brand new SONY memory stick pro duo; however, I received a VERY used one. The adaptor even was broken. I don't know what's wrong. It's never happened before. I tried to contact the seller, and returned it on Apr 2nd. From internet of UPS, I know the memory stick was delivered. I then contact the seller again, and was told that they didn't receive the memory stick. I was disappointed. It's an awful experience. I don't hope any more to get the refund, but I should let the buyer know it, and I also hope the Amazon should do something to prevent the loss of buyer.
We had this DVD player for about 3 months and then one day we no longer had picture but could hear that the movie was playing. Customer service was contacted but did not reply. Based on the reviews from other customers it sounds like this is a common problem which is only treatable by the customer paying additional money in shipping and labor....
I got these ear buds for my daughter who is addicted to her i-pod and uses it every day. She goes through ear buds pretty quickly so I didn't want to spend a lot of money, and these were very reasonable. The sound was good and she said they were pretty comfortable, but these lasted even less than the cheap ear buds you buy on an airplane for $2. I know they were not very expensive, but I expected them to last at least a little longer. They stopped working in less than 2 months! Not worth the price even if the price is low!!
Overall, case looks good but as soon I placed my minidisc into the unit, I noticed that the fit was wrong. The dimensions on the case was uneven, I believed it was a result of a manufacturing and quality assurance error. Also the Velcro sawing was undone on one side. I'm not completely satisfied with this item but for the amount of use it was intended and considering MD's are obsolete it will have to do.
THIS PRODUCT HAS LOTS OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. IN ADDITION, THE U.S. MAPPING SOFTWARE THAT COST $88.00 DOES NOT COMPLETELY DOWNLOAD.
Purchased these as a gift for my teenage son. After about 30 minutes, he refused to use them anymore. I tried using them and found them to be extremely uncomfortable. Save your money and purchase other earphones.
I've had the P1000 for a couple of years. Worked great with WindowsME. After installing XP on my desktop I had to reinstall the printer software to get it to work. Just got a new laptop and it doesn't work at all.. in fact, the P1000 causes my Dell Inspiron to crash whenever I disconnect the USB cable. When the cable is connected the laptop never recognizes the printer.
I read the earlier reviews and was hoping that I would get lucky and get a full 100 ft of this wire. They really short you on the length. For what you receive I don't believe its worth the cost. I guess you get what you pay for. In this case NOT even close. I wish there was a way to contact the seller to let them know what a dis-service they are providing. The wire is great, The length is where they stick it to you. :o( Not happy.
This could have been a great addiotion to a large SUV. It had a great picture, well designed case and features. Don't buy it. It workerd for the first 2 hours - 1 movie and never started again. When the movie was ejected it was very hot -almost too hot to touch. From that time on it will not load a disk. It is on its was back
I got this unit because my VCR was old and going and I wanted to be able to play DVD as they would be what I would rent, but I wanted to also retain the VCR ability for my 5 year old who has some Disney vids. But, I have had nothing but problems almost since the very first week. The DVD part seemed fine, but the VCR part was on the blink immediately and now I'm on my second attempt to get it fixed since the first &quot;fix&quot; didn't work even though the whole motor was replaced!Don't trust this unit!!
This is a nice little piece of equipment, with easy to follow set up instructions. The problem seems to lie with Linksys customer service reps(csr), more than the product itself. In an attempt to print on a printer located in another area of my home, csr told me that it was not a matter of configuring my router or access point, but that a print server was needed - so I purchased the one she suggested. I tried to configure it, but had difficulty. Csr tells me it won't work w/multi-funtion printers - which is what I had. I asked if there were specific models that were compatible - 'no...any single-function printer will work.' I needed a new printer anyway, so bought a HP 3845. Called csr again...the print server accepted only a parallel port connection, not a USB which this printer had, and there's no way to work around that. 'Very sorry about that...need to exchange for another model'. I wasn't quite sure I trusted the info I'd gotten, so I called back again & spoke to someone else, inquiring if all info is accurate. I'm assured it is. Now I exchange for the newly-recommended model.....have difficulty installing.....call csr.......seems this model isn't compatible w/the new printer!!!!! Csr actually recommended a few printer models (all HPs) in case I was interested in purchasing yet another new printer -- here's the best part.....I went to the HP website and each of the models he suggested are discontinued!!!! Thank goodness for Amazon's great return policy....I've decided I'm just going to walk the laptop upstairs, connect the USB cable and print directly!!!
DO NOT....I REPEAT DO NOT purchase the Sony xl-2200 replacement lamp from any retailer other than Sony.com. I purchase what I though was an authentic Sony manufactured replacement lamp from Amazon.com, only to find out it was a Sony compatible lamp and has NO WARRANTY and FAILS WITHIN MONTHS of installation. If you see ANY vendor listed on here stating it is made by Sony that is a blatant lie and complete deception. Upon calling Sony they informed me that they do not allow ANY store or retailer to sell their lamps and you can only get an authentic Sony manufactured lamp from Sony.If you wish to purchase any xl-2200 replacement lamp from this site, consider yourself warned that it will fail within 6 months and you will be purchasing a new one as Amazon and the 3rd party vendor will not honor any warranty on the product and you will not get a refund or replacement.
The bass in these headphones are very cool and does not interfere with music. Build feels a lil cheap. I feel like i'm going to break them every time i put them on. Even though the bass makes the headphones vibrate...the sound itself isnt very loud. Immean, its loud, but i like loud music to the point it makes my ears ring lol. It could be my device(s). I have a Zune HD and a Evo 4G. I think ipods allow you to raise your music higher. That being said, the actual quality of sound, isnt the best(aside from bass). I have another pair of skullcandy headphones. Not too sure of the model name. They were 30 bucks, and the sound quality is better and louder (but the bass is non existent), however, it doesnt seal my ears the way these do, so these seem louder.Speaking of sealing your ears, that form factor does add to the noise cancellation. Same is true with the reverse, no one can hear the loud music when you have the headphones on (unless you have them around your neck of course)Furthermore, i think every pair of headphones (and piece of gadget for that matter) has its pros and cons. For the sale price of 35 bucks, these headphones are worth it! Especially if bass matters to you. I think a lot of people are comparing these headphones to bose or monster/beats quality headphones which isnt fair. I gave it 4 stars simply because, (for the price) the sound is great, but the build could be a little better. Hope this helps.UPDATE:OK so i've had the headphones for about 2 months....and i hate them. The construction is very cheap, the wrong bass levels are whats amplified, which distorts the sound. Only certain hip hop tracks will get the thumping beat sound. Most songs get a rattling "HUMMMMMM", which is retarded!! Down to two stars.
This Kenwood car stereo is absolutely one of the worst purchases I have ever made in my life. In every possible way it is the completely opposite of user friendly. The detachable face plate is so hard to re-attach that it takes my husband 10 minutes - including multiple consultations with the dumb owner's manual - to re-attach it. And this is after having done it every day for a month! It's not worth the hassle to me; when I drive that vehicle I just drive in silence.The CD player can only be used by detaching the face plate, inserting a CD, then re-attaching the face plate. And as we know that is a nearly impossible task, so we have never used the CD player. I can only imagine what it is like to change CDs while driving.Finding radio stations nearly as easy to do. My father in law and I spent 20 minutes one day trying to figure out how to scan for stations, and we finally gave up and turned the dumb stereo off.Oh, one interesting feature - neato graphics of palms trees and swimming dolphins and fishies! It is oh-so-practical because then you can look at the radio while you are driving instead of the road. Maye if the design team had spent a little more time working on the faceplate and a little less time screwing around with the graphics they could have redeemed this worthless product.If you buy it - good luck. I recommend contacting a good therapist first.
This frame looks great until you turn it on. The picture quality is less than stellar, but that isn't what annoyed me about this frame. When you buy this frame don't expect to view your photos at the 16:9 ratio without some work in a photo manipulation program. What does that mean you ask? That means that your photos won't fill the entire screen in the 4:3 mode. You will have 2 black bars on either side of your images; This will not take advantage of the entire frame. If you switch to the 16:9 mode your images will stretch to the width of the frame, making peoples faces distorted. I have a workaround for those who are familiar with image manipulation. See below.The build quality of the frame is pretty good. If Mustek would fix the 16:9 problem and get a better quality screen, this would be a nice little frame.A little work is evolved setting up the pictures for the 16:9 ratio, but I figured it out. 16:9 stretches the image, making it look distorted. These steps compensate for the stretch and make your images appear normal. I set up a macro in Photoshop allowing me to do a batch in one click of the mouse. You will just need to keep an eye out on how it crops the image. Some of your images might be better served one at a time.Start with an image that is 1024x768 in your image editing program.1. Go to the image size menu and change the width of the image to 77% (or 788 pixels)This will make the image look distorted. That is ok.2. Then go to the canvas size menu and crop the height of the image to 77% (or 591 pixels)The image is ready to save. You might want to save as in to another folder so youcan go back to your original if needed.3. Copy your edited images on to the flash card and insert into the frame.
I ordered these headphones despite reading poor reviews of them here. I should have heeded the warnings! I thought these reveiwers were being picky and they couldn't be that bad. They are! The volume control needs to be turned way up- past the safety level set for my player- and most annoying, the wires rub and you can hear the crackling sound in your ears. The wires as reviewed, are very thin and I can see they might wear and break in a fairly short time. All in all these headphones stink and Sony should be ashamed of themselves for even selling them. I used to buy only Sony products, but this allegiance is obviously misplaced. Do yourself a favor and buy a pair of cheap headphones- you'll be happier than you will with these.
For the most part this is a poor performing cordless mouse. It's movements are FREQUENTLY SPASTIC when playing games and TOO OFTEN it is difficult to properly seat the mouse in its recharger base - such that you are not sure if the batteries are actually recharging. Early on I 'discovered' this the hard way with a 'dead mouse' in the recharger base the next time I tried to use it (it took ~a day to properly recharge.) MAKE SURE THE GREEN LIGHT ON THE MOUSE IS ON OR FLASHING AFTER YOU PLACE IT IN THE CHARGING BASE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO MANIPULATE THE MOUSE BACK-AND-FORTH AND UP-AND-DOWN IN THE BASE MANY TIMES UNTIL THIS HAPPENS. On a positive note, I'm still using the original rechargeable batteries after two and 1/2 years. I'm switching to a laser optics cordless mouse - unfortunately, sooner than I would like!
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...)
This device is not compatible w/ iPhone or iPad! It is junk and a waste of money. Now I have to order one that will work!!! Don't waste your time or money on this!!!!!
Product did not work as expected. I ended up stripping the wire and soldering them to the jack. Part of this is due to poor quality cable, part due to bad design of the jack.
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.
Very simple. If you are looking to be in wide open spaces, then this is a nice unit. If you will be hunting, fishing, hiking, or anything else which would require you to go into a forested area, then you need to look somewhere else. Maybe look to a Garmin GPS V.
I own both Rio S50 and Rio Cali 256, believe me both players have playback problems with approximately 5% or more of WMA files you load. I only rip and encode and transfer and load my own CD collection. I have been in contact with Rio for about six months concerning this problem. I have been testing and investigating this problem for Rio, although I am not being compensated by the company in any fashion. The problem is so obvious that you can visualize the skipping of music files on each player via the digital second display on the players. You will see a second or seconds speed up and then skip over the second or seconds which you will also notice aurally as being missing from playback. Some WMA files you have transferred and loaded properly on the player(s), and which do not skip on your own p.c., skip consistently and repeatedly on the player(s) even though you delete the WMA file from the player(s) and retransfer the WMA file which is flawless on your own p.c., meaning some of your favorite music might not be ever playable on the S50 and/or the Cali 256. Some WMA files, which did skip, will not skip on the second go around after you have listened to your entire loaded collection. So the burden is on you to always listen at least twice to any WMA file you have transferred to the player(s)which skips before wasting your time attempting to cure the problem by deletion and re-transfering. And each time you have played back the entire loaded collection, the burden is on you to delete the WMA files that skip, then retransfer the same WMA files from your p.c. so hopefully the player(s) will somehow not then skip. If you then choose to make changes to your WMA file song collection, you risk having another list of songs which skip. You can always expect 5% or more of the files to skip. My first mp3 player was the Iriver with 256mb of memory, which never had this playback problem. The Iriver was transferred to and loaded with the same WMA files from the same p.c.. As discussed by many other reviewers, customer support at Rio (Digital Networks) is not toll-free and the representatives are not helpful. I would never recommend Rio mp3 players to anyone until if/when the engineers at this company can answer the problem which I have clearly outlined. It is even more troublesome to me that Rio claims these players are skip-free, when obviously they are not. Buyer beware.
The cheapest construction imaginable -- we literally had to hold the power connection with our hands to keep it from falling out. Save your time, save your money, and go with another product.
You're going to want to by a short lens hood with a lens cap, because this one is horrible. it's this stretchy plastic piece of junk that just slides over the front of the lens. It's tapered, so if you don't do it just right, part of the rim will fold in and keep the cap from going on. When you try to take it off, it's virtually impossible to do so. You have to pry it with your finger nails. I smeared the lens with my finger before I ever even used the stupid thing because it's so hard to take off. It also has a cap for the other end when you're not using it, but this requires unscrewing the lens from it's little adapter that snaps onto your lens. They should have made a cap that the adapter snaps onto so you don't have to unscrew it from the adapter every single time you want to put the other cap on. This is really, really, horribly designed by people who probably don't actually use it, or they'd realize how ridiculous it is. I've only taken a few pictures and it seems to be fine for image quality and it's definitely cheaper than alternatives (and doesn't mean a loss of light), but the caps make it a really bad product.
Unfortunately our unit was DOA on arrival. Seems like some type of short circuit in the audio amplifier. Would play for a few seconds, then could hear a relay clicking and the audio output would shut off. Nothing we tried would correct the problem. Too bad, since could have been a 4 star given the features/price ratio.
when i first used these earphones, i thought they were pretty good for the cheap price. after the 2nd day, the soft rubber part fell off and got lost. now they are worthless. you get what you pay for.
Head of cable pulled right out of the housing the first time I turned my TV sideways. Unbelievable!! DO NOT BUY THIS CHEAPLY MADE PRODUCT. You will just be replacing it, as I am in the first week. UNBELIEVABLE!! KRAP
I was given this stereo, along with the Sharper Image subwoofer as a gift in July 2005. I loved it from the beginning -- the sleek look, color changing display, and fantastic sound when paired with the subwoofer. Everything was great.Until this January (2006). A mere 6 months after receiving the gift, I have had problems with the CD player. The problem is that it won't spin properly. At times it won't spin the CD at all and says "No Disc" even though there is a CD in there. Other times it randomly starts skipping while playing music and then the spindle starts slowing down and the music becomes distorted.The good thing was that I called Sharper Image in the hopes that they would repair it. The customer service rep told me that they no longer sell this model, but will give me a gift certificate (at the Sharper Image) for the amount they were selling it for. I was impressed because he made it sound very easy, a human being picked up the phone -- in other words, NO PHONE TREES!!I have not yet taken it back to the store, but will do so this week. I am hoping I won't have any problems.All in all, I loved the product until it developed problems. Since the problems developed, I have become suspicious and wary of Sharper Image products. I grew up in the 80s thinking the Sharper Image had very high quality items. As my first Sharper Image product, I am disappointed and don't know if I trust the Sharper Image anymore for electronics.Pros:Great sound (when paired with subwoofer), great look.Cons:Unreliable. Stopped working 6 months after it was purchased.The Bottom Line:I wouldn't buy this product because of the lack of reliability.Recommended:No
I purchased this hub to use on the road with my business laptop. Having only two USB ports and up to five devices, I was looking for a reliable way to connect. Also, with a Smartphone that is powered by USB, I hoped to be able to recharge the phone without pulling out my laptop. This device does not support any of these scenarios.1. The device does not power on unless it is connected to both wall power and the USB port on the laptop.2. I plugged a USB hard drive. As soon as I accessed the directory, the hub failed with an over voltage condition.3. I plugged in my Smartphone. The laptop could not recognize the device, but at least I was able to recahrge it.4. I tried plugging in a couple of USB flash drives. They worked, but the connectors are so close together that I could not use all of the ports.I threw away this device and bought Cables To Go 29563 7-Port USB 2.0 Aluminum Hub. This worked like a champ and supports all of the scenarios I described above.
There junk! lolI only needed temp headphones, but i hate the them. There not loud enough. I can hear everything going on around me. im going to stick with skull candy.
I spent another 3 hours at Best Buy while they diagnosed the problem was that the RCA cables in this kit stopped working. They were not crimped, split, etc... they showed me, they stopped working in two weeks and put my amp into safe mode. I'm glad they didn't charge me anything except for the cables I bought from them. My stereo actually sounds better with their cables. I didn't think high dollar cables would make that big of difference in sound, but in this case they did. Not to mention the hassle of having to sit there for that long to figure out the cables were the problem...........
Returned - much too heavy to pack for an international flight. When you are only allowed the total of 50 pounds, every ounce counts!
Was an excellent drive for a very short period of time. Then it just died suddenly, with 50 GB of critical data on it. Now Seagate wants anywhere from $1000-2500 to get the data off of a $200 drive. I've owned over a dozen external HD's, and have never had one fail, certainly not after 2 months. Seagate's customer service leaves much to be desired, they're not helpful and run around circles within their own policy.My advice, stay away from this Seagate drive.
The unit seemed to work out of the box, but the firmware it was shipped with was out of date. The update failed and the router became a paperweight.Trouble started with tech support: extreme wait times (upwards of 50 minutes in each instance), very poor knowledge, pedantic, and could not resolve the issue. I finally returned this product.
I'm ashamed to have chosen one star for this product. If I was able to click -0-, I would have. Don't waste your money on the Polaroid 320. Trying to get the pictures to download is a trauma in itself. It's a piece of junk.
This totally sucks! I have had so many bad experiences with this product! It's not accurate, it doesn't recognize a lot of streets or areas! It's doesn't do as is says it does! It is a total disappointment! I'm looking into a more reliable unit such as the Tom-Tom!
This card worked for a while. Now it will consistently drop the internet for no apparent reason. I thought it was my router but all my other computers remain connected. Even restarts sometimes does not get it back. DO NOT BUY. Would not recommend to anyone. Mine is going to the landfill.
I should not rate it 1 star If I can rate it Zero Star.I bought several Media players for my family. Zune is definitely deserved its terrible name. Microsoft killed Zune's perspective at the first step: it can only accept MS file format. You can not transfer your Video files in AVI format to it unless you bought another software converter (The windows movie maker can only converter those Old avi files without new codec.) And it can only support English.Hope MS learns a big lesson from Zune. But it seems not.
Do not buy this camera, I repeat do not buy this camera! Just read the reviews and you'll know exactly what I mean. Lucky I got this piece of junk for Christmas, so I didn't spend a dime on it. I opened the package BEFORE reading any reviews. Now I wish I've read the reviews before opening the box. I don't care what setting you use, I tried them all and I have yet to take a picture any better than my cell phones camera. The lighting sucks, you either end up with dark pictures or super bright ones. I really wanted this camera to work, it looks sweet but sadly it can't take pictures.
THE PHILIPS DVDR985 DVD RECORDER WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. AFTER THESE COUPLE OF MONTHS IT BEGAN SHOWING &quot;DISK ERROR, DISK WARNING, NO DISC, STRANGE CODES, FREEZING VIDEO, OVERHEATING, AND INCORRECT CLOCK SETTINGS. I SENT IT TO BE FIXED. IT WORKED &quot;OKAY&quot; FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS, OCCASSIONALLY SHOWING THESE ERRORS. AS OF DECEMBER 2003, IT BEGAN TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN. IT IS NOT WORTH IT TO FIX IT, ESPECIALLY IF THE WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. IT'S A PIECE OF JUNK AND SHOULD BE RECALLED!!!!!
This unit skipped while sitting still in my driveway. Returned it for a refund.
I spent over an hour with the Linksys tech support in India(during two calls) and they couldn't get the adapter to work. They said that the drivers were bad and that they would send me new drivers on a CD. They never sent them.
I spoke with six people in technical support over three hours, and at the end of it all, I could only get an apology. The software problem appears to lie more with the wireless card than the router, but why have one without the other. You can have mine.
Remember toys that use to come mail order and were super cheap, this reminded me of one.the DVI side metal doesn't even fit, clearly these are mass made and have very low quality control.What a waste of time and money. Definitely not going to purchase from eForCity or MonoPrice again, ever.
this product is cheap but your gettin what you pay for it which is absolutely nothing! It broke on me after about a week. At first the numbers were no longer visible and then it just completely stopped working. I would definitely say do not buy this product.
It became a useless piece of junk after a month of usage. I tried replacing the batteries. THe LED at the base lights but it doesnt work. This mouse SUCKS. DONT BUY IT AT ANY COST
The cartridge did not fit in my printer properly and the toner began leaking out. I threw it away, and then had to throw away the small trash pail in my study, since the toner was all over the inside of it. Maybe a rare occurrence, but I wouldn't take the chance again.
I ordered this based on a reviewers remark that it fit the Evo. In my opinion it doesn't.You may spend 5 minutes trying to squeeze it in and 10 minutes trying to get it back out.They definitely should not be selling this product saying it fits the Evo.There should at least be a little give in inserting and removing the phone, the fit is so tight its like trying to fit a size 8 foot into a size 6.Will be returning.On another note they must of changed the list of phones, b/c when i ordered this it said Evo in the list. Now it's been removed.
i am unable to download the photoes to my PC b'cos my pc is winodws2000. the s/w provided with the camera is for win98 .so it would be better and helpful to furnish with windows 2000compatible s/w or atleast windows NT compatible.
I have purchased these speakers on nov 3rd and still havent received them nor have they been shipped yet. very dissapointed and will not make future purchases with them.I was looking forwrd to have them by now.
Would not recommend. Just bought a Canon L170 to replace it. Software kept adding another copy into my printer folder, sometimes they would be online, other times offline. Sometimes it would print, other times I had to restart my computer to even recognize it. I know Windows is not without blame, but Brother's incoherant support staff in Micronesia wasted 3 (Three!) frikin' hours of my time and solved nothing. Hp drivers are pigs, Brother's can't seem to find a way to work, Lexmark has never impressed me and Epson makes me cringe so I moved on to Canon. I have Canon inkjets and scanners and have never had an issue.
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.
IT'S FAKE. DO NOT BUY IT FROM Digital Media Source.It's dead after 4 months. I called Sony support and sent it to Laredo, TX. Sony Repair Center in Laredo Texas sent it back and confirmed "FAKE".
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!
Someone said this was a "full sized" mouse .... I guess only if you ARE a mouse.My hands are not that much different than average,and I CONSTANTLY find the smallish size irritating.Where's my MS Mouse!?!?!?
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.
I purchase the Zire by Palm Amason recommended the hotzinc and charging kit. This was an unnecessary purchase the Zire comes with both other then some specific attachments the average individual will never use. I am returning the product.
Two years ago I purchased the Apex AD-600a and was quite pleased to have dvd and mp3 playback capability in one player. Although the audio quality was not fantastic, the video quality was pretty good for the price. I have since upgraded to a Technics DVD-Audio player so I don't have that unit anymore. I traded it to a friend of mine and he reports that it is still playing quite well with absolutely no problems whatsoever.Okay, enough about the ad-600a.....I recently purchased the Apex AD-1500 as a gift for someone that has no A/V Receiver and does not care too much about sound quality and/or dvd player bells and whistles. Basically it was to be used in a simple setup with just a television and nothing else. I was hesitant to buy this product based on a) the low price, b) poor build quality, and c)reviews indicating problems such as a tray defect (not opening) and read errors(of scratched media).Against my better judgment, I bought the dern thing.Because the gift recipient isn't all that skilled with electronics, I offered to hook it up and make sure it worked (I was extremely worried it wouldn't after reading these reviews).After installing the needed audio cords and powering the device up I tested the eject button with the remote. No response. At first I thought it was the batteries. Nope. I tried over and over and no response. I tried the eject on the player. No response. One of the above reviews noted a similar defect, but that reviewer managed to manually tweek the tray open and then it seemed to be okay after that. I gave it a try, and it worked!Now frustrated, I wasn't expecting much. I grabbed a DVD and put it in. I closed the tray, the 'load' indicator came up, then the display indicated 'no disc.' I tried reloading the disc repeatedly, checking for any potential oversights on my part, and got nowhere. I then tried a music cd for kicks, and got the same 'no disc' problem. Neither disc was scratched, and neither disc was recognized by the player. I have NEVER had a disc loading error on my Technics. Can you say, DISAPPOINTED!Angry and somewhat embarrassed, I apologized to the recipient and packaged the thing up. I will be returning it tomorrow, and will never again buy an Apex product. My fault I guess - you get what you pay for...but then again, for about a hundred bucks you'd think we could watch at least one movie before it broke down!
I saw the price and went for it. I receieved the drive and right out of the box it's write protected. Unfortunately there is no switch on the device. When I tried to format the drive for use, I was hit with an Error: This drive is proteced message. When I went on the company web-site there is only an e-mail address for contact. No number or address if I want to phone or mail the company for support. This device may have just been a dud, but with only one contact method I would look other places first just to be safe.
In brief, I bought the modem and it worked ok for about a month. After that period, I began having intermittent connection failures, lasting a few seconds to a few minutes at a time. After my ISP checked out their end, they sent a tech to replace the BestData modem with a Motorola Surfboard 4100. I've had no problems since, and it's been a number of months now.Note that they replaced my modem at their own cost. I've my own suspicions about what this might mean, particularly since they recommended the model.
Disappointingly for a company that makes excellent cameras, PANASONIC/LUMIX refuses to equip them with decent cases. I kept my FZ28 temporarily in a padded Panasonic Video-Camera case in which the FZ28 fitted OK but sideways.I knew about this case but could only find it online. I kept waiting to come across it and try to see how it fits my camera before buying - and I should had stuck with that plan. Because I could not resist when I found it for under $10, I am now stuck with yet another worthless case.The case is designed for the older FZ8 which is obviously shorter in length - because the FZ28 will simply NOT fit. Placing it lens-cap first leaves the viewfinder sticking out at the top. THAT is entirely MY FAULT. Neither the seller nor Amazon misrepresented the item: the product description clearly states that it is designed for the FZ8. I hoped it would fit the later model but take my word for it, it does not.Nevertheless, the reason I am rating this case badly is because it is badly designed. It sports a belt clip (good) which is secured by only a ...Velcro patch (bad). It has a double bottom to keep an extra battery and a pocket for an extra Memory Card (good), which remains open on top and will not fit any card-holder case (bad). It has a shoulder strap (good) which is thin and attaches on very flimsy nylon loops (bad). And it does not close completely!Even if I had the FZ8 and the two halves did meet when closed, the zipper (for some unfathomable reason) stops halfway(!). The very top of the case remains essentially open to the elements and although it sports some kind of rubber lips, it is obviously not watertight.Remind me again why one would want to carry his camera in a case? Right...the elements...My father has an old MAMIYA which came with an ATTACHED case (it actually screws on at the bottom).When exactly did THAT stop being a good idea?
Bought some for my son's birthday when he put them up they looked good. Now it becomes interesting. They went out wakeboarding (second time since installing the speakers). When they went over their own wake the plastic brackets, that hold the speakers to the tower, broke. I called PYLE they said to send them in (would not accept photos). I did,to the tune of 60 some dollars. So now on top of what I spent initally, I had another 60 invested. They assured me that they had replaced the plastic brackets with metal ones. When we finally received the new ones (after numerous phone calls) guess what. . . . speakers with plastic brackets. So here I go again calling PYLE they sald they would send the aluminum brackets. We finally got them. Well actually we got one set. Had to call Pyle once again to get the second set. This took, all an all, about two months. We put them on and guess what, first time out, BAAAM they broke at the speaker base now, almost hit someone on the head, bounced off the boat, and sank. So here I go again, calling PYLE.I know everyone there by now. They pretty much said if I could send them back, once again ( for another 60 bucks) they'd see what they can do (if anything). I told them there's one on the bottom of the lake and since I dont scuba dive, I can't get it. So they pretty much said " SORRY CHARLIE". When I tried to call them back and try to work out some sort of solution to this dilemma (hell we were on a first name basis by now, thought we were friends)I was hung up on , not once , but twice. I'M out like almost 300 buck's so if anyone had any problem's like this please call me PLEASE 928-680-9556 ask for KevinPYLE PLMRB85 8-Inch 300-Watt 2-Way Wakeboard Speakers (Black)
The package is very nice - however, the little bulb on the microscope was not working. The back up worked for a few hours and then did not function any more.
The included batteries were already drained when I put them in my camera after charging them for 24 hours!
ipod was broke, worked for a day, now it wont do anything, horrible i hate whoever sent this to me
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!
Bought this item in July and it stopped working in December. Specficially, the playback function stopped working.
I purchased this set because the cable of my 15 years old Sony's headphone set got half disconnected. I expected far better quality than the Sony's old set. I was surprised by the narrow frequency range and the lack of details of the Sennheiser's set. Apparently, Sennheiser lacked high frequency and the response was not flat from low to high frequency. There were ups and downs. The lack of details made me feel that I was listening remotely, somewhat like listening from the next room. I don't recall the price of the Sony's set. Probably the second highest level but it is 15 years old and still far better than the Sennheiser's set. I have returned the latter. I think the Sennheiser's reputation is comparable to Sony's. I was surprised by the poor quality of the current set.
When I read a couple other reviews about stains on this laptop bag, I never in a million years imagined I would get a product with stains.I just received it today, and the canvas has a boot print (yes, a boot print) and heavy dirt stains on the edges of the fabric. I can see the original color of the fabric on a 2" x 4" spot where something was obviously laying on the bag--while the rest of it collected dust.Who in their right mind would ship something in this condition? Obviously not someone who cares about quality or their customers.Otherwise, it's a fairly cute bag, but I can't get over a company that sends out flawed products--repeatedly, probably purposefully, just to get rid of them.
this product is not a good product.the manufactors and producers didn't do that good of a job while making it.the screen is not good at all and the sound stinks to. you can't take it anywhere without having a ac adapter like for me i fly a lot and i would like to be able to take it with me but i have to settle with my portable dvd player.what i'm trying to say is that this product is not good a all. i give this one star down.hope i helped you!!!
I had trouble right out of the box. The board refused to format large drives and programs like maxblast refused to load. I had to format and partition my drives on another computer. I flashed the bios and still had problems loading Vista and the Nvidia drivers. The bios chip seemed to be unstable and required a reset every few weeks. Installing a Nvidia update crashed the operating system. After months of agony I returned the board to Abit. The board was defective and they could not fix it and what's worse they cannot replace the board as they are permanently out of stock. I have a raid arrray with a years worth of data and it's GONE. Even though the raid array has been backed up with Acronis true Image you need the 630i chip set to recover the array and the data. Abit has offered two inferior boards (much less memory, no Wifi,no HDMI header, no compatible 630i and on and on.) I will cost me $300 (Fry's)just to reload the operating system on a board with less features. I have lost a years worth of data. Fry's tells me that Abit is getting out of the motherboard business. In my opinion, I would avoid this board.
FIRST while it doesn't affect the product. Amazon first sent me an entirely different product. Not even close. Sent me a TV tuner card instead of a hard drive kit? So, I was annoyed that it took over a week to receive the wrong product (free shipping offer takes forever).ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: I purchased this drive kit because I had an older G4 and wanted to use the drive from it and wanted it to sit below my Mac Mini. Opened the box and found a funky European power supply cable - so no power supply cable. Rather than hassle with returning it AGAIN, I just bought a new cable for $3.50. Drive installed easy but you have to mount it upside down. It has no fan (even a small one to move a little air should be required because this thing is metal not aluminum. No extra USB ports. THIS IS ONLY A DRIVE CASE that looks like a mac mini. Which it matches very well. If you need an external drive get a NAS or the Mac Mini Stack drive (has extra ports and various preinstalled drives). It works good if you want an ATA133 drive case for a mac mini and that's it. I will probably be replacing it soon.
After months of searching for a decent shredder, I purchased the Fellowes Crosscut (I think it was the SB-99?)from Amazon. Amazon said it would take 2-3 weeks and after waiting for about 1 month and a half, they said they couldn't secure a unit for me. Did some more research and ended up ordering a MS-460ci from Staples. What a shredder! The bags that came with the unit were nice and thick and it fit over the shredder waste basket nicely and with ample room.After I ran out of the samples, I purchased this item from Amazon thinking it would be the same. I read the reviews right after purchasing and noticed that most complained about the quality. I really had no idea it would be this bad. As soon as I opened the package, I noticed that the bags were tied (or stuck together) on the bottom, shorter than the original sample bags and it was downright thin. Pulling the bag over the waste basket was a chore. I had to stretch the bag a little and it fits barely. Then I ran in to a problem. The waste basket open warning light came on as the bag forced the basket to not close all the way.After shoving the waste basket in to the unit, it still came out twice more after that. I jammed it in with more force (not so much to break the unit... it is expensive :>) The force must have stretched the bag a little more and now it stays shut. I have no more issues afterward. Whenever I change bags, I stretch it a little more than normal so that it fits the basket with ample room. This allows the waste basket to close and shut in to the unit itself. I would give 5 stars if this bag was the same exact model as the one supplied with the unit, but the quality is very bad as I explained above.PROS:+Fellowes Brand. (it is OEM after all)+They do the job (even though they are not like the ones shipped with unit)CONS:-Bad quality-Extremely thin and short-Does not fit the shredder right (well my model at least)-Gives Fellowes a bad name (their shredders are amazing though)Hopefully Fellowes listens to their customers and changes these bags to the ones that they supply with the unit. If so, then I will definitely buy those in a heart beat.
First off, let me say that this review is strictly dedicated to the home kit. The receiver itself is fantastic and gets 5 stars from me. This home kit, however, is the biggest waste of money.I don't live in a rural area. I don't live in a heavily congested area. I don't have an abundance of trees in my yard. What I have is a normal home in a normal town in a normal state. But for some reason, I can't get a steady signal from this home kit.I'm constantly running around my house with the antenna in my hands trying to get a signal so that I can listen to my programming. Time of day is not a factor. It happens in the morning, afternoon and evening.Please do some research to see if there's an alternate antenna or home kit that would work for you. Again, the receiver is great, but this was a wasted $50.
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 would love to write a 5 star review for this item, because when playing CDs, this unit is outstanding. I mostly intend to use this unit for playing CDs. Every once in a while, I like to play the FM radio. This unit has perhaps the worst radio I have ever heard, period. I live in a major metro area, and nothing comes in clear, not one station. Because having the option to occasionally play the FM is extremely important to me, I am giving this otherwise superlative unit two stars.
This printer is ok if you just need to do basic printing.I bought it from best buy 2 months ago to print cd labels and other labels.the printer can not line up the labels correctly.There is also something weird about having to put the labels in face down. I used the fax machine feature and it worked ok. I also printed out some web pages and that was ok. the quality of the printing is fine it's just that you can't do any precision work.I would not buy this printer and in fact i am trying to figure out how to get rid of mine without losing to much money. then again i guess i can always just use it as a fax machine.
Sound quality is poor and not crisp.Spend a little more and invest in a better pair.Uncharacteristic of sony to make such bad headphones.Only perk, is very comfortable to wear.
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.
Had a problem with recharging the camera (not a battery problem, defective camera). Attempted to use the warranty: after hours spent on the phone with unhelpful Fuji staff, after months of waiting, after Fuji not returning the battery (took 6 weeks to get it back), we got a beat up refurbished camera back!!! It broke within a week!!!! Thanks for nothing, Fuji.
I own two Buffalo TeraStation Pro II's. The devices work reasonably well with the supplied Memeo software. However, support from Buffalo is among the worst I've ever received. They are rude, arrogant, and obnoxious on the phone. Here's an example of one instance: one of my TeraStation's did not come with the required registration code for the supposedly included (and required) Memeo backup software. I called Buffalo and the tech support fellow and his supervisor accused me of lying about this. (I even offered to fax them the receipt for the unit.) I am a professor of Computer Science at a major university and could easily purchase the Memeo software if I so desired. However, the fact of the matter is that it was supposed to come with the TeraStation. After getting nowhere with Buffalo, I actually emailed Memeo about the problem. They immediately sent me the registration code, no questions asked, along with an apology for Buffalo's behavior.Like many here, I will never purchase another Buffalo product, and as I'm on the faculty committee supervising IT infrastructure at my institution, neither will my university.
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!
Despite multiple attempts, I'm unable to get this machine to scan a document to my MacBook Pro computer. I've gone through the reinstallation of drivers and through the HP troubleshooting process on their web site over and over without any success. I'm going to sell or give away this piece of junk and purchase a scanner/printer from another company.
Terrible indoor pictures! Needs lots of light. Good luck getting this to work on your PC, and, don't expect any help from the company! Back it goes!
Cheap, noisy, clunky, jams often, and has lots of error. Finally had the error that the HP online guide could not fix. Off to the e-recycle bin.Just bought a Canon printer. I will never buy a HP printer again; they have all been awful.
Purchased Sony home theater set three months ago. Woofer started a quiet &quot;buzz&quot; sound and quit altogether shortly thereafter. No indication of power LED to item. Going back to store, hope thay can replace or fix. Long drive!
It took three attempts to finally receive a unit with a working CD player. Never before have I had to go to a third shipment to have a working product. Furthermore, their customer service department had a &quot;so what&quot; attitude. Keep sending them back and we'll keep shipping out product till you get lucky. Absolutely no consideration for the time and effort expended to deal with the hassle of unpacking, testing, repacking and sending back multiple defective units.Bottom line: Go with anything else.
Do not order this item, if you want a DVD player with a 5 inch screen. This item is not as pictured. You will receive a small orange colored player with a 3.5 inch screen.
This could be an interesting unit if it worked.The original unit power button, VCR eject button, and remote sensor on the unit did not work. The replacement unit could not read any DVD (regular movie DVDs) or DVD-RAM, although it did manage to go through the setup and play VCRs.The mulfunctions were verified by Panasonic customer service. There is nothing to do but return both units to Amazon.Probably rushing to market too fast.Unfortunately, my recommendation is to stay away from this model until Panasonic gets it right.Amazon customer service was pretty good though.
Well, here it is, July 2005, and I have the 1530 model. I also bought it from HSN. It also lasted 5-6 months. Of course the warranty is for only 3 months. Pure junk. I will never buy a Cyberhome product again. I wish I could take back the compliments I gave about it the first 2 months that I had it. It worked great in the beginning, then I experienced all the problems that everyone here has mentioned. I have noticed that many stores no longer carry this model. Maybe there were just too many complaints.
I bought this for my dad for Christmas. When I hooked it up it only produced sound - a cd played fine, but with a dvd I only got the audio - NO PICTURE!! Let's face it - when you want to watch a movie you want to see a picture. As I travelled internationally and didn't want to haul it back on a plane with me it was an expensive addition to the recycling bin. Had to buy my dad a different dvd player locally (Panasonic) which worked just fine. Save your cash - go for a brand that actually cares about their reputation.
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.
Every time I turned it on, I had to turn the sound all the way up, which wasn't so bad, but the batteries ran out like every 2 weeks! And I wasn't using a CD, just radio! And I don't take long showers either. I just got sick of it!
I have long since thrown these in a closet, but couldn't help throwing my review in. These are horrible. I have two bricks that used to be called the Linksys RVS4000. Both failed, support is horrible, and it was easier to just toss them then try to get replacements. Beware.
I purchased this modem in August 2003. Installed it in a machine running WinXP. Modem worked, but performance was terrible. Best I could get was 33.6K. This is compared to the Lucent internal Winmodem that came with my PC. The Lucent modem would get 50 - 52K easy. Finally in December 2003 I decided to call my ISP for help. They suggested that I first installed the updated drivers.I went to USR's site and downloaded the latest drivers. Now the modem quits working altogether. Start getting the message, No Dial tone. Call tech support, and because the modem is over 90 days old, I have to pay $8 for help. After a bunch of useless tests, they conclude the modem is dead. I send it back to USR and they send me another one a week later.Uninstall my Lucent modem and drivers. Install the USR and then drivers. Same result, no dial tone message. Call tech support again. Claim, USB port may be underpowered and that I may need a powered USB port. This in spite of the spec, "USB powered 'no external power supply required".I disagree, as nothing has changed in my system. I've not added any components since adding the modem. But just to make sure, I remove all USB devices accept the modem. Same result. After two disconnects with tech support, I give up. Re-installed the Lucent modem and will be pitching the USR in the trash.Save your money and stay away from this piece of junk. I bought USR because I thought they had a good rep. Was I ever wrong!!!!! Now I will likely spend more money and buy what I should have in the first place, a Multi-tech.
If you search the web you will find the fact that whenever a fair test is conducted with these expensive spekaer cables, no noe is able to detect a quality difference between them and simple lamp cord available cheap by the foot at your hardware store.
I got problems with the speakers one week ago after starter to use it, go to mute automatically some times, the FM does not work properly, the sound is very low quality, the main difficult that I find for practical use the Bluetooth's Tech block my cell phone, also my partner's cell phone in my car, I need to desconnect the GPS to talk by phone. I setup 20 times the cell phone with the Nuvi, I needed to call technical support two times, with very bad Customer Service(30 and 40 minutes waiting for talk with the Garmin's representative), finally they said me your equipment has problem with the speakers, send us to repair in 10 days. Meanwhile I have not my "wonderful" Nuvi 680, I need every day to visit home around Florida's State. Really I will not recomend to my friends. Ed PridaEd Prida
I had an older 27" tube TV that I wanted to mount in our guest house. I would not recommend this mount for larger TV's, probably nothing above a 20". The arm that mounts to the wall seems stable and sturdy enough, but the platform that attaches to the arm is very wobbly. I have used other brands in the past and they are much more stable. I cannot recommend Peerless unless you are mounting a small CRT TV.
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!!!
I too ordered one of these batteries from BargainCell because they stated it was in stock, and it was the cheapest option. I waited several weeks and it didn't arrive. Finally, I received an email from them saying they were cancelling my order because they didn't have any in stock. Because they cancelled my order I cannot leave a 1-star rating for BargainCell! I checked Amazon and BargainCell still listed the item as being in stock, and the listing remains the same today.If you actually want your battery to arrive, buy it from Accessory Genie.The battery I received did not fit properly in my FZ20. It went in okay, but to get it out I had to pry it out with a knife after several minutes of tapping and wiggling the battery. The problem is that the plastic on the sides was formed incorrectly and has bulges. I carefully took a utility knife and scraped off the very top layer of plastic on the sides and now the battery fits and works just fine.
Do not buy. WRTG54g series is no longer supported. a great router in 2005, no longer supported by Cisco. I had my laptop reimaged, the router did not recognize the old WPA and resetting didn't work. Cisco offers no current online support for G series routers, just old FAQs. Their chat offered me $29.99 phone support. Do not waste your money.
DO NOT PURCHASE. This is a terrible product. It is by far the worst experience with customer service I have ever had. This was wildly expensive and burned out after only a few months. When it "burned out" it sparked and began to melt, if I had not been there it could haveDESTROYED MY HOME or killed the people I love!DO NOT BUY. I called and asked for my money back, but they refused. They wanted me to pay to ship the broken adapter to them. It took SIX WEEKS to get a new adapter. SIX WEEKS of constant worry, frustration, and anger. No matter how many "I want to talk to your supervisor"s I uttered it made no difference. When I finally got it they sent one that was half the value of the original!Please, do not buy this. Trust me. This product is dangerous and should be taken off the market.
I purchased the DLO Jam Jacket for the IPhone 3G and it did not work. It covers the top of the phone and I could not get reception on my phone. This product is a waste of money.
I ordered these Sony mini-dv cassettes from Adorama and received a similar product, but not the one that was shown in the advertisement. What I received was a cheaper version. Although it was Sony, it is a product produced oversees in France and comes in yellow/orange packaging. These are not the Sony blue packaged cassettes that are made in the USA for camcorders using N. America region technology. There are plenty of warnings I came across regarding quality of the orange/yellow tapes. The model # is slightly diferent too. When I called Adorama to resolve the issue, the phone would just ring and ring forever. Finally, when someone does answer they are extemely rude, condescending, and transfer you to another dept. that never answers the phone. Unfortunately, I am stuck w/ the tapes as I do not wish to pay additional shipping. However, I will never order again from Adorama and I hope that you are fortunate to avoid any transactions with them.
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
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.
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.
Update as of 07/23/2010 - 2 of the 4 batteries went dead in 2-3 months' time. Can't recommend this!Original post after the separator below.*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Hi... I researched a lot before buying a rechargeable battery especially when my energizer get 'de-energized' barely a month while lying in my drawer without being used! I found out that Sanyo was currently the best, so I ordered the 2700mAh high capacity and 2000mAh precharged (eneloop, white label), low discharge batteries. Here is what I observed after charging the batteries and observing them with a digital multimeter, after 2-3 weeks while stored in my shelf without being used:2700mAh battery had 1.31V and about 2100mAh capacity.The 2000mAh batteries had about 1.39V and about 1900mAH current.My verdict: the 2700mAh is really not the 2700 capacity, but slightly better than slow discharge PROVIDED you want to charge and use the battery immediately. In my case, I use batteries occasionally and so the low discharge eneloop ones are better since there is always some charge left whenever i want to use the batteries, enough to allow me to click several pictures with my digital camera. Moreover, I hate to see batteries in low charge state whenever I want to use them, so for me the pre-charged eneloop ones work best as then can retain charge for several months. In my opinion, due to practical situations, the precharged, low discharge eneloop are better, but in case you would like to have a little more juice in batteries and want to use it for immediate use, go for the 2700mAh.
I have this monitor came bundled with my computer. On paper, all the spects are pretty impressive for the price. However, there are mysterious times when all texts and images will have a ghost shadow behind it. They eventually go away, but I don't know how I fixed the problem? It may just be a simple matter of adjusting the settings, but I have owned quite a few computers and I have NEVER encountered such problems. All the other monitors I owned just worked right out of the box and I never bothered with them for the life of my PC. Even when it's working, I am not impressed with the image quality. The difference is huge between this screen and the screen of my wife's iBook. I can't complain since it came free with the computer. But I would probably will not spend my own money on this one. Unless price is your only consideration.
The vibration effect is cool.However, the nose from the amplifier's 2 tiny high-pitch fans is annoying and drowns your regular audio.
Please note the rating is deflated to balance other high ratings that did not take its deficiencies into account.This camera took excellent images, but only 3 weeks after I purchased it the lens would not not retract. The unit had been handled carefully and was in pristine condition, but they claimed I "dropped it", and tried to charge me over $100 to repair it!After making several calls to explain what happened (i.e. that the lens had apparently just overshot its track), I finally got a technician who "reset" it when I was on the phone. That's all that needed to be done. Then they sent an invoice for "non-warranty service", but never actually charged me anything. I'm sure the purpose of the bogus invoice was to effectively void the warranty.What this signified is that Fuji simply does not want to honor their warranty. Buyer beware!Now I ONLY use it as a back-up camera (to a cheaper camera that doesn't take as good pics) or for low light shots without a flash, which is where it excels. I consider it $270 wasted (had to also get an expensive memory card that's not compatible with most cameras).As for performance, it performs just fine. The flash is not overwhelming at close range, and it really does a fantastic job at taking pics without a flash under relatively low light, such as around dusk. Pics in general have very good color balance under various conditions.The main functional weaknesses are that it's rather user-unfriendly compared to other cameras I've used, requires an expensive battery and memory card, and has a lousy macro mode: about 4-6" is as close as you can get. Particularly annoying is the location of buttons such that it is difficult to avoid inadvertently changing settings.So it performs well, but I have to wonder about the quality of its manufacture and its durability. Crapping out in 3 weeks is not good; trying to weasel out of the warranty is even worse. If you still want to buy this camera, get a store warranty or use a credit card that provides extended warranty coverage automatically.
I ordered a replacement for the above model # and received the bulbs as ordered. The bulbs were not bright like the others we had in our arena. I will pay the high price next time. Dissatisfied with the brightness of bulb. You get what you pay for. I paid half price for the bulbs.
I recently bought these screen protectors with my new Toshiba 335. I like the PDA but the screen protectors are too think. Thjey blurr the image and they are not very transparent. I use to have a handspring and the screen protectors from Fellows were much more transparent. I guess they do the job but I will not purchase this product again.
Since I bought this one it has had to be reset at least once a day. It will be fine then it just drops it's wireless connection. I tried firmware update, and many many fixes on the web. There are so many fixes for this router on the web, why, because it doesn't work. So the only fix I know of is to put it on a light switch so that it gets reset several times a day, or well I just went back to my old slow reliable wireless B.
This charger does not work with my Ipod Nano. I have even tried different usb cables and leaving it charging for hours. No result. Nice price, but it doesn't work.
...for transferring VHS to DVD, I'd recommend something else. This unit is crap.The dubbing function results in a lot of weird stops and starts. Your video programs will end up chopped up into random chunks, because the machine can't seem to operate for more than 5 to 35 minutes at a stretch without pausing and "regrouping." Also, quality-wise, the finalized DVDs look terrible.You could avoid the mess by using this machine's VCR function only for playback, recording DVDs on a different external unit. This results in a better disc (depending, of course, on your recorder). However, Sony's brilliant designers saw fit to have a huge, intrusive ONSCREEN DISPLAY pop up from the playback VCR wherever there is a hint of disrupted signal, tracking problem, imperfect stereo, ANYTHING. There is, of course, no way to turn the onscreen display off. So if your source videos aren't factory-perfect, forget about it.I hate this thing.
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.
Instructions incomplete - wrong, CD made changes to our PC without notice and in place unrelated. Took time to find out what it had done and fix. DO NOT LOAD CD unless your know what will happen. Took 2 hrs to get tech support that spoke understandardable english. Cisco/linksys has no USA english speaking support. Good luck if you buy a Linksys product.
There is a serious design flaw with this camera and it is even acknowledged on the FAQ section of the Sony website. "If there are dust particles floating in the air, they can be illuminated by the strong light of the flash and sometimes appear in a recorded image as white, round glare spots. This symptom tends to occur in low-light environments when using a compact digital camera due to the close proximity of the flash to the lens assembly. However, this is not a malfunction." READ: your low-light pictures will have spots all over them! Sony does not think this is a problem. It is a design flaw.If you are only going to use this camera in full sun, then it is fantastic but seriously, there are many other cameras out there that do a much better job!
Overall, disappointing for the high price.ConsThis device and the associated ActiveSynch software is painful to configure. Synching with both a laptop and a desktop(to ensure your work and home PCs are in synch)is problematic.There is no PC desktop software, which means you enter every appointment/contact directly in on the handheld(or buy an additional keyboard!)and cannot use your desktop to view your calendar/contact list.The scheduling functions take quite a bit to get used to - it is much less ergonomic than the Palm capability.I found the Help functions frustrating - they do not easily produce useful results about half the time. In particular, finding help on managing the connections between the PDA and other devices was maddening.The accompanying help literature is very light on how to actually use Bluetooth to your advantage, get printers to work(have fun finding printers with IR or Bluetooth in your den), or how the expansion pack can be utilized.The IR synch not only doesn't work well - depending on how you've configured, it might wipe out all the data you've stored on the handheld. When it does work, it is very slow.Loading a variety of applications software resulted in both interesting game experiences and incredibly frustrating crashes(some which required hard reboot). I'd be very careful to back things up prior to loading new apps.Battery usage - I'd strongly recommend changing the default power management and screen management settings unless you stay close to an abundant source of electrons. Plan to charge at least every other day. Better yet, get the expansion pack with additional battery.Weight - think heavy - like a small brick.ProsMoving files between the handheld and the desktop is easily accomplished and the PPC OS facilitates easy creation of folders to organize all the different types of files/applications.Microsoft Reader - WOW! I think the strongest application is by far the e-book capability of this device. Easily loaded and activated, the software performed flawlessly. Even after I loaded over 30 classics into the device, I perceived no slowdown in accessing, loading, or viewing a book.This thing is capable of so much - it can be a phone, a PDA, an MP3 player, an ebook, a game device, a movie player, and more...I'm sure when I get it all working, I'll love this thing. Being an IT professional, I'm used to configuring hardware and software, but even my patience has been taxed by the amount of effort required to babysit this PDA.
I ordered the Minolta 80 Zoom camera and it was shipped to me and was OK. I then ordered one for a friend, however, it did not work. I returned it to the vendor who sent me another camera. This second one did not work. I returned it, indicating I did not want another one, that I wanted a refund. I did not get the refund from the vendor, so I called Amazon, who processed the credit for the return. The first camera I purchased did not take good pictures. I was very disappointed with the quality of the camera.
After installing it on Windows Vista and rebooting to system, it stopped working. I repeated the process several times and never got it to work. I tried it in another computer working on Vista and couldn't even complete the installation. Even the most recent version of the driver didn't solve the problem. I installed it on Windows XP and worked just fine. Video quality is good and works with both GMAIL and SKYPE.
As many have noticed, this system has serious interference issues. There is a constant loud humming sound , and radio interference in both speakers. I have tried putting in multiple RF chokes on all the wires in vain. I spent only $20 on it through rebates, and i am glad that i did not have to shell out 50 bucks for it! Maybe if you live in the middle of nowhere with no radio station around for 100s of miles, it might work well....
TV sound quit working after 13 months. Had problems with set turning on randomly. Sharp will not help since TV set warranty was only 12 months. Local bench charges are minimum of $80.00 just to look at it and boards average a few hundred dollars. Sharp Customer Service services and protects Sharp only.
I thought Apple was an oasis of ingenuity and performance in a world captured by the mediocrity of Microsoft. I was wrong. I had problems right out of the box. First off, the unit would not fit into my USB port and the package did not include a extension cord. In my humble opinion, a piece of equipment that is required in order for my shuffle to work should NOT be an accessory. All other players such as MPIO and IRiver include this equipment. Secondly, the software was painfully slow and never recognized the player. I installed and re-installed the software twice with no luck. And I thought this was Apple's strongpoint.I've never had these problems with other manufacturers and this trashy product is going right back to where I bought it. This experience helps me to realize why Apple never made it big. I never thought I'd say this but "Thank the Heavens for Microsoft".P.S. The previous reviewer was right. The switch in back is poorly designed and needs a textured surface to grip your thumb while you switch modes. Excuse me Apple but DAAA!!! Have any of you guys ever used your products??? Get out of your ivory towers and figure out how to design a world-class product!!!Long live Microsoft!
I bought a product to enhance my pc experience but ran into problems. The product did not work with my pc and led to me having to format and reinstall my os thinking that a totally different problem had occurred.
This was the wrong item shipped to me originally. I wanted the typec mount which would be much easier to use than this one.my friend ordered the same 2 units and received the type c mount. I was very dsisapointed with the unit I received andI shipped it back and never received another one.
This device was made for Windows XP and I have Windows Vista. Initially when I tried to set it up and convert my videos, when I clicked "Record", my computer automatically shut down, and did this repeatedly everytime I tried to start over. So I called up AdTech's support center and the guy told me that he would have to email me instructions to download some sort of program that would make it work with Vista. Well, their downloads do not come with a "Driver Device" for Vista which you need. As it turns out, AdTech has these downloads that allegdely make the device work with Vista, but they don't have a download for a Vista compatible "Driver Device", and they don't know when they will have one........So the whole thing is pointless. So now I'm going to have to return this item since it is completely uncompatible with Vista and find something else.
"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..
I have used the FVS318 for about 4 years now. I was hit by lightening and blew out one router on my VPN. I bought a new one to replace it and found that the new V3 is not backward compatible with the older versions. I had to totally reconfigure the unit and purchase another one to replace the older unit that DID work. Netgear also has posted on their website that they will in no way pay or discount the purchase of a new router due to the lack of backward compatibility. I would suggest going away from this router and possibly going away from netgear. I have been a huge netgear fan in the past, but... I recently replaced my personal wireless router with a Linksys.
Very disappointing! I was hoping I could at least get one or two viewable network affiliate VHF stations. Instead, the best the antenna could pull in was color-enhanced snow and sound laced with static. Tried all three antenna hook-up options. In fact, my set pulled in the same signal with or without the antenna.
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 don't know what I was thinking... I would have returned these immediately if possible. They work... hmmm what else can I say about them. They're the size promised. They're black. That's about it.
I purchased these about 3 months ago but just opened them to attempt to burn songs onto them. So far from the 1st pack of 50, 33 wouldnt allow me to burn songs. Im hoping that I have better luck with the 2nd bunch
I've had this router for just over a year and have never been overly impressed with its performance. It would work intermittantly but had to be reset all the time (sometimes every few minutes) just to keep it connected. The range is pretty good, but that doesn't matter if it's not sending a signal! Another note, their technical support is very poor and the web site is difficult to locate and/or use any information. Never could set up the security on the router, nor could I get understandable information on configuring the device properly. This week we bought a Lynksys router and it is performing much better (so far)!
I've had this printer for about 1 1/2 years. I think I will throw it out the window. I have had paper jams, the ink "VAMPIRE" (as someone called it) has come to see me, plus, saying that it needs ink, when clearly there is ink in there. Yellow has been acting up for a while, but I could still print, now Cyan took a turn.. I'm over this!!! I only bought this b/c I had a brother laser MFC that I LOVED, my go back to laser, well worth the extra money at this point... and reliable!!!!
I'm writing this review to let users know this cable will rust after about a year (one).The cable does work though if you do plan on hooking up your laptop/computer vga out to your TV's pc input (vga). When I had originally purchased the cable it was able to do 1920X1200(?) after after about a year and once the rust came in I was only able to get (1060x600(?) which made the desktop and all the icons look HUGE and when I was viewing a internet browser required a lot of scrolling to view web pages. Also, I"m not quite sure this cable has any kind of shielding for the cable.Another negative about this cable I've learned is the long length is not good for two reasons.1) The quality of the data being transmitted from PC to TV does degrade with such a long cable. If you can do a 6ft cable I suggest doing so. On my most recent purchase I went with a 10ft cable (for slight convenience on where I wanted to position my laptop)2) The extremely long length of this cable puts A LOT of stress on the VGA port on your laptop and over time you'll notice the VGA port 'saggin' somewhat on your lap. Your laptop does does not have 'screws' to keep the VGA port in place like your TV does. The bad thing about this is that your VGA port I learned from the guys at Geek Squad is that the VGA is hooked up to your mother board and the cost of replacing it should you mess up that VGA port will be around $200.In addition, be warned these cables are VERY bulky and gets to become a pain to work with.This cable does what it's suppose to do, but I elected to purchase a better built cable with shielding so that my signal does not get degraded from the laptop to the TV.I know many of you like me are conscious, educated, value buyers with that being said. I"m not sure I'd recommend buying this product simply cause its 'cheap'. I was able to get my hands on QUALITY cables by Monster here on Amazon that have been fantastic. With free shipping and no tax and being cheaper than a nationwide electronics retailer I suggest purchasing these cables instead. I've had them for a week and there is a considerable difference in quality.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CVTU8S (for Monster VGA/VGA cable 10ft)Only downside is you have to buy 3.5mm audio cables which is why I bought these:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00119P4IW (for Tripp Lite 3.5mm audio cables 10ft)In total I got both those cables with shipping and tax ($0)for $25 and I'm much much happier having spent 10 bucks more for quality cables which will make my tv/laptop connectivity experience much more pleasurable.Click like if my review was of any help. Thanks
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.
description led me to believe I could sit and read a book while my husband listened to the tv through the headphones. Volume on the tv had to be so loud before he could get the headphones to work that it was impossible. Tried with our new Tv and same thing. Tried watching tv together with tv volume low where I like it and he couldn't hear anything through the headset, I tried them on and I couldn't either, so it wasn't his hearing. Sending them back. Notice instruction booklet says"Under modulation (audio signal too low)If this happens the volume on the sound source is too low."guess sleeping beside someone watching tv is out too
I was hoping it would work decently with the mod, but it's range is not even as good as my Tune Cast II that costs half as much. Also I had problems with the right channel as well. Not worth your time. Sent it back and got a "Whole House FM Transmitter" which really works great. It was able to broadcast over some distant stations with no trouble.Whole House FM Transmitter -Gold Edition: Wireless Stereo Audio Adapter- Covers Entire Home Guaranteed
This RioRiot was a bad choice.First off, the proprietary software puts you at the mercy ofSonic Blue for future software updates and support. If thiswas a generic USB disk device, any future OS that supportsgeneric USB devices could support it. I should have learnedthat lesson from my orphaned Rio500...Second, the RealJukebox software will attempt to convince youto "upgrade" to RealOne. RealOne won't create MP3s with greaterthan 96 Kbit/sec, unless you pay [per] month to be a "RealOne"member.Third, the sound quality is [terrible]. I run WindowsXP Home, and atleast every other file that is transferred to the RioRiothas "artifacts", glitches, pops, etc, which are *not* apparentwhen playing the MP3 file on the computer. The 'Beta' driverwhich is supposed to 'fix' this problem doesn't. I'm aboutready to buy the Archos instead.Also, the first RioRiot I received was Dead on Arrival. Thisownership experience is about enough to get me to avoid Rioproducts altogether.
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.
My complaint with this product is not with Garmin, but with Amazon. On the Garmin nuvi 275T product page on the Amazon site, this product is listed as something that many other customers have purchased. Imagine my surprise to find a perfectly good Vehicle Power Cable included with the GPS device. I wound up returning this cable for another item.
I have ordered this 3.5mm Stereo Female to RCA Male Y-Cable twice. AND TWICE I got a 3.5 Male to RCA Male. The first seller was Cablemass Inc. the second seller was cable TV amps, Inc. Amazon is not going to try to fix it again. I get a refund and nothing else for my time and trouble. I told them someone inputting info on their site does not know the difference between male and female. Even if you see a picture of what you want, that's not what you're going to get. BEWARE!!
I just got off the phone with Sharp myself to see if the prior rating was valid or not. He sure was. In effect, they are not going to guarantee that you can even transfer your video to your PC. The Firewire might work, it might not...they won't be responsible if it doesn't. The tech told me that my best bet would be to buy a 3rd party software which could get the job done....only it wouldn't be transferred digitally. What a crock!
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.
Bought this noice-cancelling usb mic from logitech with great enthusiasm and was eagerly waiting for the summer when everyone wud be able to hear me crystal clear on skype (with this skype certified mic) even when id have had my fan on, or id be able to chat without having to turn the fan off.But all my dreams were shattered even when i tried to use it in a very quiet room. This thing has MAJOR problems with the drivers. It may work ok on Windows xp, but it gives big headache on windows xp sp3 and windows 7-64bit.When i first plugged it in, it installed easily and automatically became the default device, which was expected but then it was not picking any voice. At first i thought that maybe i am doing something wrong or missing some very obvious point, tested it on another system, same thing happened, checked all setting and they were all correct, googled to see if it was a common problem or just me facing it, and found out that this problem has been there for years and logitech is not doing anything about it. Found a tweak on some forum, that if u unplug the mic, restart ur system and plug it in a different port, then it starts to work, which it did. But then another problem appeared that the voice was way too low. I literally had to put the mic in my mouth and speak quite loudly and what i would hear in return in a very low whisper. Also, it wud stop working sometimes as well and save u the pain of trying to hear ur own whisper.There are many threads dedicated to highlighting this problem but logitech is simply not doing anything to sort out this issue. They just need to write a driver for it, dont think that it should be a big deal for a company as big as Logitech. I had started to trust logitech as some of their products that i used worked like a charm and i bought this microphone without doing any research as i thought that since its from Logitech, it would work.... but neither did it work nor is logitech doing anything abt it.I will not not recommend it to anyone. I dont think that in 2011, there are many users who are using XP without SPs, my guess is that it will work nicely for them, everyone else needs a proper driver from Logitech which they are neither providing nor writing.
I purchased two of these for laptop use. As for functionality, you can't shine the light from the top center. You have to locate the head on the side of the laptop or top corner directing the light across the keyboard or you will have a very bright spot in the center of the keyboard and much less light on the outer edges. I saw that in other reviews but other lights had their own issues so I went with this one anyway. Because it's heavy and long it doesn't stay put even though the material is pretty stiff. It sort of floats in the USB port. Too bad the usb spec doesn't include a fastener. On the plus side the light is very bright. If you place it just right you can get pretty good keyboard coverage.The biggest issue however is that both lights failed after less than a month. One of them flickers constantly, and the switch is no good on the other one. You have to fiddle with with it in order to turn it on. Too bad because the construction appears to be solid.I got lazy and didn't return them in time for a refund so Amazon was kind enough to send me replacements free of charge. I like the idea but it needs more LED's and it needs to work for more then 3 weeks.
I was amazed at the poor sound quality of these "phones", especially after reading favorable reviews from other customers. The major problem is that the treble, or high end of the tonal spectrum, is pushed way too far. The sound is very tinny to the point of discomfort. Music is harsh and the spoken word is over the top - sort of like the old days when listening to Dolby encoded tapes without the Dolby playback circuit turned on.
No way will this handle 1000 watts at 17' ! Normally I read reviews, for some reason this slipped by. Wire is 8 ga if they include shielding! WASTE of $$$$$$$$. rca cables are junk as well. There are much better quality kits at this price. junk!!!
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.
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 received the product on time, good. The product was easy to hook up, good.The product seemingly converted hi8 video to mepeg2. The files, when converted to DVD using the latest update of Nero8 ultra, produced a video that was unrecognizable to any of my disk players and when I tried my computer to read the disk caused lock up/blue screen crashes, Very bad. Tech support of this product is slow and the product isn't on ADS website. The vendor accepted the retudn of the product, Good.I think it best to avoid this product.
I received this battery yesterday and charged it up. Installed it in my 1Ds and the retaining latch handle broke off. Lesson learned, you get what you pay for!
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.
Warning!!! I have had nothing but trouble from the VCR on this machine. It eats tapes and now it won't even accept them. The owner's manual gives no hints for troubleshooting the VCR. What a waste of money!!!
This switch worked fine, however it took up too much room on my desk and difficult to access. It needs a large work area to function properly. Had to replace as soon as I received it. Will save it for emergency use.
I have listened to scanners for over 35 years & bought this one, as my old handheld finally gave out & if I didn't know a lot about Scanners, I doubt I ever would have gotten it programmed, along w/ the other features!They at Uniden tried too hard to add extra functions, but you have to do a combination of button pushing for some of the simple functions!Also, I have to have it in my hand to get enough reception, about 60 - 70% of the time, or if I leave it on the table, wherever, & no hand on it, to act as an antenna, it won't even stop on many freqs. I know as I also have a Uniden BC350C.If you enjoy listening to Aircraft traffic, this handheld is not for you. And it's also quite weak on the Marine band.I would strongly suggest you buy the replacement for the 350A & C(I believe it's the 355C - it sells for 96.00 here on Amazon) as it's only about 20 bucks more & you can take it in your car & the flexible dipole window antenna(with suction cups) works far better than this one sitting on your seat, or even on the dash of your vehicle.I love the 350C I have & when I can afford it, will buy another one for the car. Had one in my old blazer, but sold it with the truck.In closing, this hand held works, but for me, not very well & again, to do some of the simplest of functions, it requires a 2 button combination & since there are several functions, you have to remember all the combos.My neighbor is a CHP officer & I suggested the Base/Mobile model over this weak handheld one for his wife to listen to.
This camera is terrible. The only reason I gave it one star is because I couldnt give it zero. I was going to buy myself a good camera but my mother-in-law got me this camera for christmas. When your inside the flash is too bright, when your outside its too dark, and of course you cant use the flash outside because then its really bright. lame. luckily i have a good camera now. The only good thing about this camera is it raises awareness to help breast cancer research.
This kit is hard to work with. I had to trim a lot of pieces off to get the cd player to fit and then had to shove it inside the dash. The instructions tell you where to fit the tabs for different models but that did not work for me and I had to play with it till I could get it to work. I am sure there are better products available which will be easier to install.
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 found it to be OK but nothing really special. After 30 months of very light use the glow light quit working and it started eating batteries. NiMH rechargeables would last less than 24 hours and Duracell Alkaline batteries last only one week. Logitech says the model is discontinued and beyond the 12 month warranty so there is nothing they can do. They did offer to sell me a 670 for $75.
This product was a simple install software and plug into the USB port. However after three days of use it started acting very sparatic. It was not only not getting connected but the indicator saying it was plugged into the USB port won't even light up now. This unit died in less then a week. We have tried it on 3 different PC's. It's not even heavy enough for a good paper weight now.
This unit is beautiful to look at but has major flaws in the MSN Direct implementation. I bought this unit mainly for the Traffic feature - which has proved useless and terrible.PROS:* Big beautiful screen.* Speakerphone is excellent, although Bluetooth can be buggy.* Satellite acquisition is very fast.CONS:* Before you purchase, do a search to see if your area is covered by MSN Direct - and do NOT trust the MSN maps on their website. Coverage in NYC, NJ, and Staten Island is terrible - basically non-existent and useless - even though the MSN Direct website shows full coverage. I am on my third MSN Direct receiver after being sent 2 replacement cables by Garmin, and all three have had the same issues. California seems better.* MSN Direct Traffic (when it is actually receivable) content is often completely wrong in and around New York City - particularly on weekends, and especially for the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels.* Charger cable needs to basically be attached to the unit (which is only possible by using the vehicle mount) continually for content to be updated. This makes removal from the vehicle undesirable in order to get updated content, but of course leaving the unit in the car raises that danger of theft. A catch-22.* If the charger is disconnected from the Nuvi unit for more than a day or two, a reconnection process appears to take place and the Nuvi does not have new usable information for 20-30 minutes.* Cannot program custom avoidances for undesirable roads/areas.* No saving of routes.SUMMARY:The unit looks beautiful, but it's features are sorely lacking and definitely not worth the premium price charged for the MSN content.
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY SOME OTHER VGA CABLES!This one maybe the worst in the world. It only lasts 3 months. One year later, it totally does not work anyway.I have to buy another one right now.After you use it several times, you connect it to your TV. The signal is so bad and your screen flashes crazily and your eyes almostfall down on the ground.SAVE YOUR LIFE AND CHOOSE ANOTHER ONE.
I own 12 different companies devices.This is by far the worst. Sounds and works fine but...Has design problems (too fat)Has intermitent data lossHas bad supportCan not let you reformat without password
I already have an aftermarket head unit installed in my car. I bought this metra kit in the hopes that it would clean up the appearance of my install. I figured the few small gaps between the faceplate and the panels would be filled by a kit designed for that very purpose. I was ever so wrong. It doesn't come near to fitting into the space provided, even after trimming beyond the pre-marked points on the frame. Trimming any further would mean me bolting empty air into my car. My vehicle matches the description in the manual, even down to the diagrams depicting the proper technique to installing this worthless hunk of brittle plastic. It simply does not fit. I wasted both my time and $20 dollars with nothing but frustration as my reward. While I did make this purchase through Amazon, it was fulfilled by another retailer. When I received it, the original bag was torn with no attempts at patching made. It appears I was also given bits of a kit for a Ford Probe, according to another bag with was stuffed into the mangled and faded monstrosity I unpackaged.Suffice it to say that I will never purchase another Metra product again.
this is pure crap. lose the bag, in which the headphones barely fit and put decent gauge wire in it. lost right channel and disassembled to see wire nearly as thin as a human hair. solder broke down because the morons couldn't put a penny more copper in it? i'm not kidding, a penny of copper and a decent solder would have made it last. the solder joint was in a part of the headphone in which the wire was immobile so the solder was crap as well as the wire gauge. koss headphones were no better. if you break down the cost of this crap these headphones are more expensive than a medium flat screen tv. QUIT MAKING THIS CRAP IN CHINA!!!!!!!!!! they are unethical, immoral human beings. the $4 headphones are the best. they don't sound as good but they last longer!
For my purposes, this radio has been useless. The manual tuning makes it nearly impossible to find the stations I'm looking for. When I do find it, I spend an inordinate amount of time turning my radio around, wrapping the cord in various fashions and other little tricks to try to keep it tuned in. I can't plug anything else into the outlet with the clock either, because that makes the station fuzz out.As far as an alarm clock, it functions properly. The CD player works, although I rarely use it anymore. Sound quality is decent considering it's a clock/radio.
I've had this keyboard and mouse combo for some time. While I do like being wireless, I've found myself having to switch to the Microsoft model for one reason. The scroll wheel is very useful, but Logitech has designed it with slight clicks, or detents in the wheel. While some claim this is useful for precision, I've found it no help, and actually a problem. After a few weeks, the constant click pulse from the wheel hurts your finger after awhile. Kind of like chinese water torture. At any rate it got so bad that I had to switch to the smooth scrolling mouse from Microsoft, and life is much better. Maybe this is not an issue for others, I'm not normally sensitive to such things, but I thought I'd better convey my experience. If these things don't bother you, then proceed!Also, the software that maps the extra buttons to useful functions does not work well. I tried all available updates.
This has been a huge disappointment. First of all, I assume the case contains two standard HDDs - even then, it's rather larger than it need be. It's actually bigger than my standard notebook, and certainly heavier! Then, networking it is really not easy, and the web interface is anything but user-friendly. Even when connected via USB, I need to map a network drive and enter a password every time I restart my machine. Other computers on the network are simply denied write access (I am not given the option to enter username and password). Have been in touch with customer support about this, but you can only do this online. As usual, they don't seem to read your question, assume you're a moron and give you a less than useless, obvious answer (example: Q: I don't get write access, am not even given the chance to enter a username and password. Help! A (two days later): Have you entered your username and password? Aaargh!). Using this as a network drive means very slow transfer speeds, slower than you would expect (it takes about four times as long to copy a file from machine A to the drive than it does to copy it from machine A to machine B). Finally, people have complained about excessive noise - this is not something I have found problematic. In fact, my notebook's fan is noisier.
I was fooled by the multi-functionality of the product, learning only the hard way that the head only has three months warranty. To replace it will cost $250+, now I have (an expensive) boat anchor!!
I purchased this product to replace broken Garmin Nuvi Navigation power cord. The shipment was great but the product sucks. It works in that it charges the Garmin but it does not allow navigation to be in use when it's charging. I thought there was something wrong with the Navigation but figured out it was the power cord that disables the navigation when its in plugged into the power cord. So when Navigation is unplugged from the charger, the Navigation is operational. Otherwise, when in charge mode it gives you a black screen with picture of it being charged.Don't get this charger if you want to your navigation charging and be operational at the same time.If I had known this, I wouldn't have wasted my money purchasing this.Now, I have to go out an buy a new one because it's too inconvenient.
Kodak easyshare cameras are the way to go with digital, in my opinion. Easy to use and all kodaks work the same. However, this model does not have a zoom! I purchased it, unknowingly, and discovered this fact when I got it home. Spend a few more bucks and get the C533!! I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my younger brother and I know he will love it.
I purchased this Lacie product roughly 3 months ago based on years of satisfaction with a 500GB Dig Disk II.This drive gets the job done as well as the Big Disk II but in recent weeks it has become extremely noisy. (Sounds like a 60 Hertz humming amplified by this terrible scraping sound). The only way to stop this problem is to turn it horizontal from it's intended vertical position. Maybe it got rough handled or maybe Lacie has cut some quality corners.
If you check out the Kodak site, this item, Item model number: 1919125is the number they have listed for the Z760 Model. I rated it as 2 stars because it is unaval, and just what I need.
Overall this seems like a nice Radar Detector for the price, but the Vehicle Battery Saver is NOT Selectable and is always on, which means if you drive for 3 hours or more it sounds an alarm. By sounding an alarm you will automatically hit the brakes thinking its an alert, but it is not. After sounding the alarm, it then turns itself off. You then have to manually turn it back on. This is very annoying. Only buy this only if you drive less than 3 hours. The description for this product is not correct. On the WHISTLER PRO-73, the Vehicle Battery Saver is Selectable, whcih is the same product except with text.
I've been using this hub for quite a while and I don't like it. I originally thought it would be good to use the audio ports, but I never used them because I have a laptop and I plug my headphones directly to it.There are two thing about this hub that I really dislike:The first is that cables come out of three sides, making it appear like an octopus, with cables popping out all over. I wanted to push it next to the wall, with the power cord in the back, but I can't because the USB connector and two of my other USB cables are plugged in the back, so I the closest it will go to the wall is about 2.5". If I turn it sideways so that it will be flush with the wall, I can't see the ports on one side. As it is now, I can't see the rear ports anyway.The second thing is that only 2 ports are powered. This has caused problems many times, as the unpowered ports sometimes won't provide enough power to my external Western Digital Passport drives, they keep clicking.I was here shopping for a better hub so I can get rid of my Targus hub, and when I saw this listing I decided to write a review. I am now searching for a hub with all the ports on the front, and all powered.
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 have a Dell XPS Genereation 4. I put this item in my computer and had it working for about 10 minutes. I performed speed tests and fram rate tests on Call of Duty 4 with NO measureable improvements then on 2nd reboot had MAJOR memmory errors and Blue screen of death. I called Bigfoot tech support and they confirmed the item has "bugs" and "software coflicts". I had to reformat my hard drive to fix problem and now my computer works perfectly now. Don't waste your time or money on this fancy packaged gimmick. Buy it and you will be sorry you did. Posted 1/21/08.
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.
I would say it is an OK camera - for its low price.The picture quality is so-so, and the buttons are somewhat hard to reach. I will have to wait and see how the product does in terms of reliability/durability.
The machine performed OK for about 6 months and since then, it constantly and randomly displays "cartridge error" messages. I'm using OEM cartridges, too.I've reset (using # + 3), cleaned cartridge heads, etc., and usually after a while it will start working again. But what a pain to do this every time. The included software for scanning is also awful, with a non-intuitive user interface.I have a Brother B&W; laser that I've been using for many months, and it just works. I'm hoping to find a all-in-one that is just as reliable. It likely won't be an HP.
I bought this so that I'd have one unit to be both the modem and wireless router. I miss my old "best of breed" solution. For this Texas based AT&T; DSL user, this Netgear router can not maintain an internet connection. At some point the LEDs will just stard flashing wildly.This is a known problem and if you look at Netgear's own user forums before considering purchase, you will note that many have that problem. I have the DG834Gv4. Netgear customer service suggested lowering the MTU to 1400 from 1450 and going with a fixed IP address. That worked for about a day and then back to failing/rebooting several times a day. This is probably the worst piece of electronic equipment that I have owned.Unfortunately I just went by the glowing reviews here and elsewhere.On the plus side, you do save space and improve aesthetics as there is only 1 unit.
These are the worst cardridges ever....if you don't use them each day the heads dry up and can not use. waste of ones money.they are all the same.
Have had this player for about a year and it has never worked properly. More often than not the software used for loading and organizing files does not see the Zen when it is connected. This despite the fact that windows does see it. On the rare occasion that it does successfully connect the Zen and the computer software freeze up before I can load more than a couple of dozen songs. I have gone through all the steps Creative recommends in order to correct this all the way down to editing registry files. I would give this zero stars if I could.
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.
Would not buy. Very slow. Incompatible with the hard drive I purchased. Not worth it!
Our MyBook started failing - first symptom was being able to read, but not write. Then data became unaccessible. Now in researching the problem, I've discovered that MyBook hard drive failures within the first year of use are common. WD will replace it, but of course you've lost any data (unless you want to shell out the $1000-2000 for a data recovery service). Stay a long ways away from them.Oh yeah, another thing. Apparently updating the firmware can render the MyBook permanently inoperable.
no se puede usar ninguna chaqueta de expansi&oacute;n en este &quot;case&quot;, la ipaq viaja desnuda sin protecci&oacute;n de fieltro para la pantalla.=(
This is the 3rd GPS unit I have owned and I am a bit disappointed. First off, the "intergrated traffic monitoring" means that the unit is shipped with Garmins add-on GTM12 device. This device is not integrated and needs to be attached to the 370 for operation. The Bluetooth integration is useful, but the volume and quality of the built-in speaker is not great, making it difficult to hear callers. The units detour feature is also more limited than other units I have owned. For instance it does not allow the user to view the chosen route and exclude a road. You are only able to exclude the road that you are currently driving on.Other than that, the maps are fairly up to date, POI database has a lot of information and the screen is pretty decent in most light.Finally, like most other units I have used, it does have a tendancy to pick routes that are not optimal. For example it may route you through the middle of a city because it is the shortest distance (mileage wise)to a destination. This fails to take into account the multiple traffic lights and inherent congestion and can add a huge amount of time to a trip that could have been much quicker if another route had been chosen.If you must have a Nuvi, save your money and buy a 350...the added features of the 370 are not worth the added cost.
Fails to program using left and right arrows as shown in user's guide. Tech support says this is a known bug when using macro keys. No fix available for current owners.Will not support TV AV1/AV2 switching.Will not support my Kenwood VR505 or VR507 home theater system receivers(no Video 1,2,3,tape or DVD switching).
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.
We've had this WRT54GS router for 3 months now and it's already stopped working. Nothing has helped. I can't understand tech support, when I FINALLY get through to someone. Are they required to learn English as a second language?For the 3 months it worked, it was wonderful, but 3 months isn't long enough for me to keep shelling out this kind of money.I am looking to buy another kind.maribethsmom, NC
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.
The picture and sound may be gorgeous, however beware ! The one that I got emits frequecy so bad that my neighbours were complaining that it jammed their radios. I have Panasonic technician come out and check it and he confirmed that the frequency emit was high and report back to Panasonic factory, but the factory technician said they cannot do anything, which means that I as the customer and my neighbours have to live with it. It was sad to hear that because the frequency was so bad that it jammed the radio. Think twice before you buy! Good picture, good sound but bad service! Will you pay thousand of dollars for a product that the manufacturer will just ignore their problem?
This product detects radar about as well as my 5 year old son. In reality he can see the cop before the detector picks anything up. Only purchase this product if you would like to waste your money.
First of all, any product advertising that it can solve your problem in 'seconds' is already setting itself up for being overhyped and dishonest. I was desperate to clean up some scratched CDs so I ended up purchasing it after reading a few reviews on Amazon. I tried it on five different scratched CDs and it wasn't able to fix any of them. I tried using some of the advice on here, such as washing with soap and water afterwards or using it multiple times on a CD. It didn't work and made it even less readable each time. Now, none of them play, and they were filled with irreplacable data. Here's the thing. This product has an abrasive which supposedly helps salvage a CD/DVD. Guess what, lots of items you already have in the house have abrasives too, and ones that work far better than this, like toothpaste. Sounds unconventional but is completely true. It's not surprising corporations like Blockbuster are trying to make a quick buck with it. What a waste of $[...]
I won't waste $100 sending in my 5 month old D1710 player that is dead. It didn't have that much use, maybe 20 DVDs. It was ok while it worked. I guess I was lucky it lasted through the warranty. (90 Days)
The case fell apart with moderate use, and the sewing failed on the belt loop Save your money and get a better case.
Unit worked OK for a few months then the IR mouse (remote extender) stopped working. They never responded to e-mails. They never answer the telephone. Their support forum is a joke - nothing but pages and pages of spam postings. This is clearly a company that doesn't care about customers.
There is nothing in the description for this item regarding the resolution or size...I guess I should have taken this as my first clue NOT to purchase it. It's a 1.3 MP camera w/only 640x420. I'm not sure if this is exact, but it's very close to the size from what I remember...I can't tell you exactly because I've already repackaged the item after only receiving it a couple of hours ago.None of the actual specs are listed on the listing...and if I would have taken the time to read the reviews I would have seen that only very young people and people illiterate to computer use actually gave it decent ratings. And a bunch of people gave it 5 stars after saying in their ACTUAL review that the webcam was "ok" or "functional". Why are you people rating it 5 stars when it's only "functional"??? This is a VERY cheap cam, and no one should pay more than 5 bucks for it in my opinion.I'm going elsewhere, to a product that actually has the specs listed so I know what I'm buying.
The product is great, But I think everyone can agree that the price is crazy. Walmart sold the ph 160 cartridges with the paper for 44.99 and of course they do not carry the product anymore. I've seen prices on the net between 75.00 and 139.00, and when you do find it for 44.99 it's either out of stock or discontinued. If you disagree with me look yourself, no joke.Kodak PH160 Media Cartridge for Kodak EasyShare Printer Docks
Within the 1 year warranty period the scanner lamp burned out. Not a surprise since it stays on all the time. Microtek took 2 weeks to respond to e-mail and 2 more to process info. They had the nerve to then say the warranty had lapsed!!! They quoted 100-150 for repair and 10 for a box if they didn't like the one you sent it in. All for a scanner ( almost half the price). I'm convinced that they never had any intention of honoring the warranty. And I have no intention of ever buying another product with the Microtek name.
Poor reliability X 3. I'm into my second replacement and now the USB has failed. Yikes! What were they thinking when they produced this boat anchor?
Full review of a UPS can be done only after it has completed its life cycle. As delivered, it works, but it's made in China, and I've experienced a fairly high failure rate with even simple electric equipment from China. After a few months in place, I've experience one power outage of a couple of seconds, and the UPS kept my computer running. However, there was no screen alert, even though that function is turned on. I likely wouldn't have known the power was off if it had happened in daytime. And, if the duration had been longer, I wouldn't have been warned that I needed to wrap up my work and shut down. There are two modes of operation, pro and home, with home being the simplest to set up. There is no event log if the home mode is used, though the log function is shown in the start menu. But selecting it just brings up an empty log window. It's hard to imagine why a designer would omit event logging in the home mode. Operation would not burden a user, but would make information available on demand.
This product did not mount on several of our older PC's and also gave us trouble initially on our macs. 40% of its capacity was filled with software we did not need or want and most of it is impossible to remove. We managed to remove some of the unwanted programs and have most of the capacity back, but it is still a hassle to have to eject both icons when ejecting the drives from a mac. (FYI - the web site FAQ's indicate it is not mac compatible!) We did not realize that it came with all the "extras" when we bought them - we just wanted an empty jump drive to transfer and temporarily store data. We are more careful now to check for unwanted software when ordering flash drives.
This product was very unreliable and eventually broke after only four months. Netgear's custom service leaves much to be desired.
I'm highly disappointed with this product! First of all it's a tiiiiiiight squeeze. I literally thought I was going to rip the armband trying to get my nano into it! Second, the nano doesn't even fit in it all the way!! If I put the nano all the way in, the screen/dial placement is off...if I line it up with the windows for the screen/dial then I can't secure the flap once I put the Nike+ attachment on. There is no way to access the 'hold' bar at all. There is no place for the cord to your earphones. The strap has velcro dots, that are spaced pretty far apart, instead of a strip, so its difficult to find a comfy spot. Don't waste your money! I can't believe Apple came out with such a horrible product!!
Our ISP provides us with an static IP and static DNS server addresses.When I first setup the router, it appeared to work with the exceptiont that it kept replying with the gateway address as the DNS server address every time we plugged a computer into the network. I, however, got the damn thing to work by forcing one of the ISPs DNS address into the network interfaces of one the PCs.I then went to the linksys support page and upgraded the firmware as suggested there. This apparently went well, we didn't see the bad DNS server problem again in the computers that were directly connected to the router. We were happy that the network was up again.What a dissapointment followed when the wireless adapters quit working! We did get the IP address and the DNS address correctly, we could even ping the router and the DNS servers, but the router kept garbling all of the packets once we tried to use the browser to open the configuration page.As indicated in other postings here and everywhere, the older hardware versions of this router were more powerful and ran an embedded version of Linux. I believe that Linksys changed that to save a few bucks and now the router runs a different embedded operating system (VxWorks?) on a cost reduced version of the hardware. Well, as we all know replicating quality software on different operating systems is not an easy task. This is, I believe, the reason why the quality of the product has dramatically gone down.I am talking the thing back today.People (in India?) that do Linksys costumer support were nice but not technical enough to understand the problem (I offered a file with garbled TCP packets but did not take it!) and did not know how buggy their own products are.
This printer was part of a package deal with a Compaq Presario that I purchased two years ago. When I got it home, there was no CD for installing it with Vista. After many calls to unknown geographical areas, they finally consented to sending me the disc.I print regularly, but not often, and I have only needed to change cartridges twice. I have not done any photos, never used the scan and only made a few copies last tax season. However, it now says that it is "out of paper", but it is not. I have had the "online chat", and completed all the steps on HP website for fixing this problem. Still, same problem.Can't believe anyone would pay this much for this machine. Two years of moderate use does not justify the price-tag.
Ok lens if you're a beginner on a very tight budget. It's very noisy and the autofocus is poor, even in good light. The lack of an image stabilizer means that, unless you have surgeon-like hands, you will probably need a tripod to get a clear shot when fully zoomed in. And you can pretty much forget about action shots.That said, it's probably the least expensive lens of this type you can get and it's more versatile than a point-and-shoot. If you're brand new to SLR photography it's a good tool to experiment with. If you're a bit more seasoned, save up and buy something better.
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.
This product has a very buggy and awkward user interface.Downloading a song to the device should have been very easy.Unfortunately the interface is very confusing and it makesa simple thing very difficult to use.The player has no off-on switch, so you can not turned it off.But it exhausts the battery in less than 2 days if you leavebattery in without playing.The other problem is, I constantly run into &quot;battery low&quot; eventhough the battery is still at 80% of capacity. Sometimes, itdoes not work with certain brands of battery even brand new.You have to take it out and back in several times before it&quot;may&quot; suddenly decide to accept it.I would recommend not to buy this. It simple gave me too muchfrustration.
I've owned this camcorder for just over a year but have only used it for about 10 hours recording time. Now I keep getting a message :'Operation paused, condensation, please wait.' It doesn't go away, no longer how long I wait and I can't use the camcorder as a result. I now have to send it to a repair centre at my own cost to have it fixed, if it can be at all. I like the camcorder itself, it's easy to use etc, but it's unreliable and I'm sorry I didn't pay more money for a more reliable model. It's put me off buying any more JVC products and I think I'll stick to the Sonys or Canons etc, in future.
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 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.
The Current version of this device is VRFM8, which adds last song and last station recall, which fixes the complaints of some previous reviews about the unit starting over at the first song every time you start the car. Unfortunately, the unit I received plays with significant static on all 14 channels, and I tried it in 3 different vehicles with the same result. Not recommended unless you don't mind some low-level snap-crackle-pop with your music.
I use it time to time - mostly to scan documents or to send a fax.Ink aredryed beteen usage (or almost between) and the device does not work unless you changed ink (not to scan, not to send a fax).
Bought this cheeper bulb instead of paying $70 more dollars for the Sony brand, and the bulb blew out in one month. i will not go this route again!
I had a similar experience to most other people on here. The product worked fine for about a month, then it took a crap. I had a light hooked up to it and a couple other things. All the stuff hooked up to it suddenly cut out, but the light was still on when I looked at the surge protector. I pressed the reset button a couple times to no avail and then just threw it in the garbage. You get what you pay for. If you're looking for something cheap to add a few outlets to a pre-existing wall outlet, this should do it. If you've got sensitive/expensive/anything you care about - spend a little more and get something that's not a cheap POS such as this.It should be noted that this product has NOTHING to do with the more well known "Monster Cable" company.So. If you have some crap you need to plug in that you don't care about, this is a cheap and easy fix. Otherwise, spend $20 more and have the peace of mind.
just doesn't work.I thought buying a more expensive one means better quality, but, only 3 weeks..
I tried several times to install this (Linksys) router using the provided "easy install program" Each time, after much light-flashing for a long time, the program informed me that this was not a Linksys router. I returned it.
junk,junk,junk,junk,junk,junk,junk,junk.no service no answer to e mail or phone call.
This adapter is the most frustrating piece of hardware I've ever come across! Beware when using with WinXP....very touchy! Sometimes it works perfectly. Other times it won't connect to the Internet even though it is receiving a perfect signal from the router, which is also Linksys. My Netgear card that I use in my laptop has always worked fine and was cheaper than this lightweight piece of plastic. I would recommend passing on this unless you don't mind spending hours browsing the Linksys website trying to solve your XP compatibility issues. Ack!
I have the same experience as the above reviewer. I sent in all the required stuff for a $25 rebate but got rejected. I don't see this card faster than the one come with my Canon digital camera. (...)
Antonline lies about their shipping to the US. I am in the US and they won't ship here. If these guys want to ship only to the continental US, they should say so and not have Amazon's customets in Hawaii and Alaska waste time on them.
the zune software, as compared to itunes is pretty poor. the zune as a standalone player, on the other hand is ok.i havent owned the zune for more than 2 days but i've spent almost every waking minute of those 2 days dealing with the zune software interface and have found it annoying. if i delete items off my pc, it will delete from the zune player as well.additionally, the software converts the video to a more playable format for the zune itself. mp4s are supported but if you try to put an mp4 on the zune player, the software takes a considerably long time converting (it took more than 5 minutes to synch 1 music video that was about 3-4 minutes long)the best things about the zune are the player itself, but the software is a horrible nightmare of an experience. i actually like the zune's playback and i prefer a directional pad instead of the ipod wheel. it is far easier to scroll through a large list and narrow in on 1 item when you have a directional pad. the screen is larger than the ipod and the landscape orientation is pretty nice. because the software is so bad, it is hard to rate the zune favorably as a whole though.
For those of us who grew up with FM receivers the size of a PC, this is a revelation. The radio looks more like an antenna than an FM Stereo tuner. A good deal of the compact size comes from the fact that all of the amplification is located in your PC or your powered speakers. The cables need to be hooked up to a USB port, as well as either a Line-In or Mic-In connector on your sound card. I can't find fault with the hardware, but the software has been a nightmare.I've installed the radio on two Windows 98 machines and a Windows 2000 Professional machine with miserable results. I was never able to get on-screen volume controls to work under Windows 98, and after several weeks all of the software quit working entirely. Under windows 2000 Pro, everything worked O.K. for a couple of months, then I started getting an error message on start up that said that a number must be between 1 and (about 2 billion). All of the station names disappeared, and the volume controls in the D-Link software stopped working. Upgrading to new drivers resulted in the software being unable to locate the radio, even though Windows said that it was there and working correctly. Uninstalling the software still resulted in Windows trying to start it on boot up. Reinstalling the software was unsuccessful, as I kept receiving the 'unable to locate radio' message.So, now I'm left with a [dollar amount] paperweight. Perhaps this is the reason that you don't see a lot of USB radios on the market. While it is a great concept, the software is definitely "not ready for prime time". If you really need to integrate a radio into your PC, you should probably look elsewhere.
I am NOT an Amazon competitor. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER! I'm beginning to believe the following statement in quotations from Electro Bargains is just a cover up to make themselves look innocent- here's their statement:"Beware this feedback is left by a competitive seller on amazon to win competition by ruining our feedback." The truth is, I ordered a battery from them that did not work (Battery did not look like my camera's original Canon battery. Print was much lighter. Connection holes on sides were smaller than original battery and did not make contact with Camera - is this a Canon imitation?), I was instructed to send it back and was promised a refund. I never did get a refund and they never answered my emails after they promised me the refund. Safer to buy your battery at a Radio Shack where you can be treated better and return/exchange your battery if it does not work.
The first time I received the replacement BP511 it shut down my camera. They replaced it and the second one, after charging was DOA: not a spark of life when put in the camera. I'll be springing for OEM. Clearly, from other reviews the ultralast knock-off works for some people but, after the time Ive wasted mailing back 2x and two product failures. It isn't worth it.
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.
Got my brand new router on Friday. I was very excited to set my network up over the weekend but to my dismay the wireless PCMCIA card was not being recognized by the router - this simple task of about 10 mins took &gt;22 hrs excluding break times and still no resolution. Not to mention the &gt;40 mins of wait time I had to suffer on Monday to get to a live human being at Speedstream!I finaly gave up and bought another Speedstream router from a local store and it works!!My personal recommendation would be to see if you can see the Wireless LED light ON after the initial setup. If you do then things are fine, else run and return your router without worrying about getting a RMA number from SpeedStream.Since I have not done extensive testing of its capabilities, I cannot comment on its performance.
I purchased this while I was installing my subs. I was hoping that it would work well, but very skeptical due to the reviews. I was right to be skeptical, and the wire was not 8 gauge. I still used everything anyways, because it's all I had at the time. Now all I will end up using thom the kit is the fuse, the remote turn on wire, and the RCA cable. The wire was so small that it was causing my headlights to dim when my subs hit. Not recommended, just buy good wire from the start and save your money.
I bought these for a special party and everyone pretty much decided they were too much of a hassle. Besides having to ratchet the film after each picture, you also have to click on the flash button - several times before it comes on. It took almost a minute in between pictures. Nothing "quick" about it. I bought one for each table and for the most part, people took one or two pictures and gave up.
My Ipod never worked correctly, and when I tried to send it back they said the warranty was void because of a few microscopic dents in the casing. They wanted $255 plus tax for repair. How are you not going to get wear and tear on a product meant for being on the go? If you get this plan, what are the chances that you wont get any dents in 2 years? The chances of something going wrong internally that wasnt related to some outside force is slim to none. Dont throw away the money.
Close but no cigar.I waited several years for the dust to settle before getting an MP3 player. Sure, the iPod was the first one I heard of but at its introductory price, I wasn't going to be one of its field beta testers.Even as a long-time converted Mac user, my m.o. has always been that of Alexander Pope:"Be not the first by whom the new is tried, nor yet the last to lay the old aside."That said, after following several evolutions by Apple and attempted copies by others, I eventually got the 40 GB iPod. Why? It is far more than an MP3 player, thanks to the 3rd party add-ons. (just google 'iPod accessories').It is of course a (backup/external) FW drive, I can now download thousands of photos to it from my camera without having to tote around my iBook or buy more fash memory cards. I can port calendars, alarms and to do items, my contact list, driving directions, audio books and text. With the add-on voice recorder it is an on-the-fly input device, eliminating, for me, the need of yet another digital gizmo, the PDA.I see nothing in the specs of this JukeBox that suggests it can do much more than play music. For the same $400, get the 30GB iPod (less space, but more options), or fork over the extra $100 for 40 GB iPod and get the sexiest handheld device you can share in mixed company.I am glad I waited. Thank you, Mr Pope.
I wanted a 1600x1200 resolution at 19". This is what this product advertises- but this is impossible. The refresh rate is too slow, you cannot use this setting at all.I'm a developer. I look at tons of text all day long. I scroll through thousands of lines of code.I have a dual screen setup, my lefty is a CTX 17" color monitor. And I needed a decent replacement for my righty. It seemed at the time the ViewSonic 19" E90f True Flat was a good choice. I read up a ton on the matter.But the thing is terrible. At 1600x1200 the refresh rate is horrid. A step down for me is 1280x1024. This is decent- It's actually possible to look at a white background on a webpage. But at that setting, it's the same as my lefty, only bigger size physically on my desk.This monitor is not fit for -office- use.
Well, I totally agree with previous reviewer as far as the quality of this EarHugger. I have only one thing to say about it..BAD BUY. Especially if you wear eye glasses like myself, using EarHugger would be horribly uncomfortable for you. I didn't expect best performence when I bought it at its price, but I certainly didn't expect it would be that BAD! When a person with a pair of glasses wear the EarHugger, he or she wouldn't be able to use it without having to constantly adjust its position around the ear because it doesn't stay fixed longer than 5 minutes. Unless you really like the price, I recommend you not to buy this...EarHugger, especially if you wear glasses.
After a long time using this router, I finally found out why the connection keeps falling....My cordless phone works in the same frequency (2,4ghz) as the router, they can't work together... so everytime the phone is used, I loose my wireless internet connection...
The quality of reception on this radio was never good. The engineering of this product did not focus on the radio. This is illustrated by the antenna - a single wire that dangles down to the floor. After about 10 months, the quality gradually degenerated. It now produces mostly white noise.
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! :(
I bought it because Otter Box makes a waterproof case for it and together they make a low priced waterproof MP3 player. The Otter Box is great. If not for the Otter Box and my desire to be able to swim with it, I would choose something else. For the same money one can buy one from Creative. The Creative one has a display, uses standard AAA batteries, allows one to play music by album,skip albums or just find a particular song or album, which without a display the Shuffle is incapable of doing. The switch on the back does not have a good detent to allow choosing between shuffle and sequential play. If you only want to hear music in random order, do not desire to see what is playing, have to use one internal battery which needs a USB cord or special charger to charge, buy the Shuffle. Otherwise, think about a Nano or some other MP3 player.
Purchased one, hooked it up per manuf directions. No signal on the monitor. Returned it thinking it was DOA and got a replacement. Same experience. Running Windows XP SP2 (Home version) on both computers (HP and Compaq). I WILL BE PURCHASING A DIFFERENT BRAND TOMORROW.
This expensive (for gps units) includes the PC Cable but DOES NOT include the ability to comunicate with your PC. After waiting 17 minutes for customer service I was told that I had to purchase a $29 software to be able to download my waypoints to my computer. I don't need extra maps - I only want to download my waypoints.In the waypoint view - over half of the display is the flag symbol and the co-ordinates are so small as to be practically useless in the field.This is my fifth Garmin product and in the past have been happy with the performance. I give this a 1 as it is little better than a $99 unit.
I'm new to the world of MP3 CD players, and if this is how they all work, I'm going back to straight CDs. I spent nearly an entire day trying to get a CD-R encoded to work with the darn thing. What frustration. And when I finally -did- get a CD-R burnt that worked with it, the sound quality was reminiscent of a walkie talkie. LAME. There was this weird echo effect present in the MP3 playback that does not exist when the very same CD-R is taken to a desktop PC and played there. Also, the sound quality on CDs is bad, too. FWIW, I used RealJukebox Plus to encode from CD to MP3, and then used CDRWIN to burn the MP3s to CD-R.This KOSS unit is a shame, because I bought the KOSS unit since I was so pleased with their standard CD player, which costed me [price]. This unit, at [price] from my local ... store, is not worth more than [price] IMHO. I'm returning it tomorrow and picking up either the Philips/Magnavox unit, or the RCA unit. But this one is a reject.
I'd never purchased a lens cleaner before this, but I couldn't recommend the Nikon Complete Lens Cleaner Kit to anyone.Right from the get-go, I had problems. The package construction is shoddy - the velcro 'button' fell off the FIRST time I opened it! The cleaning spray is way too gushy, and you do spend a lot of time cleaning up/rubbing out the mess. The moist towelettes (that's really what they are) work surprisingly well, no streaks at all As Advertised - but you may still need compressed air to get it spotless.
After two calls to Zenith Customer support, it was confirmed that you can not save a program (record weekly Monday 8-9pm) on the timer and watch a VHS tape that can't be recorded on (ie a rental). If you turn off the timer, it deletes your program. So what's the point of entering a recurring program if it can't be saved and turned on and off?My 10 year old VHS recorder is more accommodating.
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.
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.
I bought these because my girlfriend wanted pink headphones and they had a 5 star rating, I listened to them and felt cheated because my generic gpx stock headphones sounded better in every way I would not buy this product again
This bag really tries to be work well but sucks at it. The closure is awkward and the camera (any camera at all, which i suppose is a bonus of sorts)sits strangely in the main compartment. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the bag is compromised if any of the three dividers are not positioned "just so." It also seems possible that the camera can tip right out of the bag in certain situations. Keep in mind, that this review is written after 6 months of noticing all the small Ps in the A which I have encountered. I can fit an extra lens and a large flash in the main compartment which is good. Despite this, once you start moving the pieces around, you're best organizational efforts are wasted as all of your other stuff goes swooshing around inside. Long story short, this bag is fine if you're taking your camera somewhere, setting up, and putting everything back when you're done. However, if you want to do things on the fly; don't expect to find your extras where you put them. You're probably going to loose things.
I waste my money purchasing this item. It did not work from the very first try.
I've had a number of these over the years; they seemed to last a couple of years then have some problem. The price was reasonble so I'd replace the ones that had problem.In September, I ordered a terabit raid bundle direct from Klegg (who bought the company from XIMETA). It arrived without hard drives -- empty enclosures. After 3 weeks of emails, Klegg agreed to send me the real thing and a UPS label to send the empty ones back. That was a month ago. They have gone radio silent after giving me one of those tracking numbers that when you track them say the item has not been received yet by UPS.There web site has disappeared and the company phone has been shut off. (They have, however, announced a letter of intent to acquire a property management company in Las Vegas a week or so ago -- keeping foreclosed properties up.)Scammers? If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck .......STAY AWAY!
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.
I bought this printer after reading a favourable PC mag review. Nothing bad against PC mag; all the bad stuff about this printer manifests itself after a period of time. You can thus discount all the good reviews from people who "just bought it". Like many others here I've printed hardly any color and certainly NO color at all in the last several months yet my color cartidges are now all empty. What the ...?? is absolutely right. How can this be? I tried "tricking" the printer into taking back an existing color cartridge (that visibly has ink in it) but no go. Also as is the case with many users, my wife and I have been scared to death by strange bumps in the night (it's always the wee hours of the morning by the way; I work from home so I know). I just count myself lucky that I don't have the infamous error 41 yet, although right at the minute, since I refuse to replace color ink cartridges I never used, I can't use the printer anyway. Also as with most others, my *first impression* of this printer was great; I even recommended it to my father-in-law who bought one; now I'm feeling bad about that! It's a sad state when I now print on my olde run down Epson Stylus 740 which is what I bought the brother printer to replace. Brother - you have a very big problem here. It needs to be fixed. Companies that don't listen to their customers don't stay as companies for very long. Any questions - e-mail me at wayne_hartell@hotmail.com.
The product description states this is a genuine OKI product. That is total fiction. This is actually a "compatible" product. I decided to try it anyway. That was a huge mistake. It did not seat properly in the printer causing the lid of the printer to get stuck in a half open, half closed position. The company's customer service was apologetic, and offered a refund. However, they said it was Amazon's fault that their product was described incorrectly. When I finally was able to open the printer without breaking the lid, I trashed this piece of garbage. Buy at your own risk!
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!
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 thought most 1 star reviews were from inexperienced users but this device is a pile of poo! The software is beyond buggy and crashes often, provided that it doesn't steal most of your network bandwidth or clock ticks waiting for a connection. I have the software installed on several machines and I get the same result on each... intermittent connections and frequent crashes. If you should buy this device don't claim you weren't warned. If you need to seperate yourself from some money you'd be better off giving it away or burning it...you'd get more satisfaction that way. Save your money or send it to me. Good day and good luck to any other suckers like me. If you need a NAS device try a something else.
When I look at the reviews for this router they are divided into two groups. At this point in the tally of Amazon Reviews there are seven hundred people who love them and 130 people who hate them. So why then? Why not more in the middle?I suspect that the quality control on the manufacture of these is rather poor. So if you got a 'good one' you love it, and if you got one which does not work reliably then you hate. With my Linksys router I only get "three bars" of reception on my lap top even when the laptop and the router are just a couple of meters apart. So there is plainly a problem with the router. I got a 'bad one'. When another router arrives (a Belkin) this one goes into the trash.Linksys has a terrific brand name. Why then are there 130 of us who think that this is a "one star" product? The answer might be shoddy quality control.Addendum:Lately I have tried using this router in a cooler place (by about 10F) and away from other electronics. And it is working better. Interesting.
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
The c200 has some very good features (its replaceable battery is probably the feature I found most attractive). I enjoy listening to recorded books on long journeys, and this activity highlights its major failings:It cannot keep track of its position in a long WMA file. It resets if it is charged, or if you play another audio file.Its fast-forward function hardly qualifies. I have resorted to using a spring clip to hold the FF key depressed for about 20 minutes at a time to resume a story somewhere in the middle(most books are about 10 hours) and the chances of resetting are very high.It really needs a firmware upgrade to address these problems. If all you want to do is listen to music then it is fine as is.
As several others have pointed out, you need a dual-link DVI port to drive this monitor and then only in its native 2560x1600 mode. It will not work with DisplayPort-to-DVI adaptors because they only support single-link DVI. If you use one of these adaptors, the monitor will display at 1280x800.
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.
This battery worked fine for the first five or so of charges but quickly degraded to the level when it suffice for a just a few shot. This is really low quality product that will fail you when you expect it to work.
I'm very disappointed with Kodak. They dropped the ball in manufacturing this camera, which was made very poorly. I have had two of these cameras break on me in the span of 14 months. When I first purchased the camera, it didn't work after about 2 days. I didn't drop it or mishandle it; the camera's red light just kept blinking furiously at me, despite my numerous battery changes. I took it back to Staples where it was purchased and luckily, because it had only been 2 days, got a new camera. I rarely used the camera as I own a couple others, and after about a year and two months, and about a dozen uses, the camera again wouldn't turn on. I called Kodak and they told me because it was just 2 months past a year, it was no longer under warranty and it would cost me a whopping $90 to have the camera repaired. Never mind that the camera itself cost me about $130. Kodak thinks I'm stupid enough to pay nearly the full amount for another version of this shoddily constructed camera. When I asked to speak to a manager, the Kodak rep kept me on hold for about 20 minutes. I guess it's their idea of customer service.Never again will I buy a camera from Kodak.Buyer beware.
Great: easy setup, combined with modem and wireless router, no need to purchase any additional equipments for you to surf the web. Has 1 Ethernet connection and 1 usb.Poor: not good for gaming. Port forwarding or triggering isn't working well with gaming. Decent speed, but you will get disconnected from an on-going game frequently.
This was listed as a retail package but came in a shipping envelope with no packaging. I have not tested the item but would say it is a knock off and will try and get my money back. I went on Amazon so this would not happen. I am surprised that amazon would allow items like this to be sold on there site.
this mp3 player recieved one star from me for playing mp3s while it worked. after 2 months of use the unit would not turn on. save your dollars and buy a brand that has tech support and a vendor supported rma process. emerson required me to ship this unit back to them with a 4 week 'processing' time before they would ship me a new unit.product wise, the non-standard headphone jack, bulky neck strap/headphone wire unit, and difficult navigation made this product a chore to use daily. would not want a replacement unit even if it is offered to me. will purchase something else and sell the replacement from emerson to someone that has not read this review.....
I've bought this product to simplify my TV viewing, however, it makes my life more complicated and frustrated. It is supposed to control TV, VCR and DVD player with one device, which is prone not to be so easy. Many times it confuses VCR with DVD, for example it turns on VCR instead of DVD, then I have to get up and do it manually. More frustrating thing is after such manipulation, it becomes more confused and I have to go back to my old 3 remote control to start out of scratch... sigh... I am just keeping them because I've thrown out of the packages and can't return them. Please do not buy this. By the way I am NOT a TECH DUMMY who doesn't know how to program electronic devices. This product just doesn't perform well!
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
The "charger" looks and feels as if it is just that. However, whenever I plug the device into my Nuvi unit the unit reads it as if it were connected to a computer and attempts to download "data" from my cars cigarette lighter. While doing this the unit never leaves the screen where there is a download bar making the unit inoperable.
Tengo un amigo que compr&oacute; el Zune, que a decir verdad por sus caracter&iacute;sticas se oye novedoso y llama la atenci&oacute;n.......Pero tiene una gran desventaja. Aun con todas las bondades que tenga el aparatito este, si no le puedes a&ntilde;adir m&uacute;sica y todo lo dem&aacute;s, pues no vale mucho la pena y ese es el problema que tiene mi amigo y por lo que he investigado mas gente que a comentado lo mismo en sus blogs y en foros por todo internet.El problema es que el software no se puede instalar en algunos casos y sin el no se puede sincronizar el Zune por lo que no se puede utilizar. Y no existe una soluci&oacute;n sencilla que hayamos encontrado hasta la fecha para este problema (ni oficial de Microsoft ni extraoficial por otra fuente)Digo, si el iPod tuviera este problema no creo que se hubieran vendido los millones que se han vendido hasta hoy; aqui se ve que lo primordial para el &eacute;xito que ha tenido el iPod y mas recientmente Apple en general es la sencillez de su uso que ofrece y el que sea libre de problemas... "It just works"Aun y con estos puntos negativos, lo que si se es que el Zune es un producto que promete y la idea de compartir m&uacute;sica, fotos, etc es algo innovador para mi punto de vista. Creo que es la competencia que le hac&iacute;a falta al iPod para que mejore aun mas.-----A friend of mine bought a Zune, wich telling the truth has appeling features and turns attention to it...... But it has a great inconvenient. Even with all pros this little gadget has, if you can't add your music and everything else, it doesn't has much use and that is the trouble my friend has and looking on what i have on blogs and all over the internet it is a common problem for more people.The software cannot be installed in some cases and without software you can't sync the Zune at all and it is practically useless. And there is no simple way to get it work properly so far (nor Microsoft's official nor other source)I mean, if iPod had these issues i don't think it would sell the millions units it has so far; it is clear the success of iPod and Apple in general its their simplicity of use and its trouble-free use... "It just works"Even with its cons, the Zune promises and the idea of sharing music, photos, etc it's innovative in my point of view. I think it's the competence that iPod needed to be even better.
I bought this Linksys to replace an old one which I had.However,I was never able to get it to work,even with the help of a Comcast technician.For now,I'm sticking with the original one.
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
I liked the looks of this boombox, and ordered one. It's larger than it looks, and a little bulky. The sound quality wasn't bad, but the flat knobs are a little tricky to turn.After about an hour of play, the CD stopped working, and the unit began to smell like burning plastic.I had to return it.
The trackball jumps a spot every now and then and after a while, the position of your wrist makes it painful to continue.I went back to my ergonomic Logitech.
PLEASE if there is anything you get out of this review,use your 40 bucks and get a wireless router, the wifi max for me and a whole lot of other people has been a pure nightmare. Why? Because there is just no ryme or reason to how this thing works fine one minute and the very next doesnt.After installing it exactly as the manual states I couldnt get it to connect my psp to the internet as it couldnt find the ip address.After using the tips from codejunkies.com still no good. After reading tons of forum threads and trying everyones suggestions I got up and running,that is untill I turned off my PC for the day. The following day when I booted back up I was back to square A again.This USB dongle makes a great back scratcher and the included USB cord can always be used to hang yourself after loosing your mind in frustration. Datel offers horrible customer service,go to there website read their little trouble shoot guide cause thats all your ever gonna hear from them. STAY AWAY!!!
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.
I hate having to write negative reviews about something that is actually quite good. Unfortunately, this is one such review.Let's get one thing down first: The Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 is a great sound system that produces audio quality that will floor you, especially if you were a poor schmuck like me who was upgrading from a lifetime of 2.1 speakers. Whether you're playing music or games, the sound quality is simply excellent; what's even better than the speakers is the bass, which is far stronger and more present than any other system I've ever seen.However, these perks are only applicable when the speaker system is actually working. And chances are, you are going to be spending the majority of the time you own these speakers sending them back to the service center to get them fixed.I feel this sentence deserves its own line: The Promedia 5.1 has an ungodly, unfathomably, unfairly, and ABSURDLY high failure rate.On many occasions, I had the exact same problem occur each time. Without warning or cause, my sound would just cut out. It usually occured when switching between speaker/headphone mode or turning the speakers on/off on the control console. After breaking, when I pressed the power button, instead of getting the power-up "pop" in each speaker, I would just get a helpless "click" from the subwoofer, which seems to be the Promedia "Cry for Help."This system is simply not worth $350, because you'll be spending more time waiting for them to come back from the repair center than you will actually hearing sound come out of them. This problem is specifically related to the amp in the subwoofer, which breaks seemingly at random and without any reason. I got them in December 2004, and they worked for four months. Then they broke. Upon getting them back a few weeks later, they broke not TWLEVE hours after hooking them back up. This next time, it took Klipsch *two and a half months* to get them back to me, from their date of breakage in early March until their prodigal arrival in late April on my front doorstep in the hands of a very tired-looking UPS driver. Between December 2004 and March 2007, as I'm writing this now, I have sent my Promedia out eight times to get repaired, with this repair period taking anywhere from a quick two weeks to upwards of almost three months.I've got to hand it to Klipsch though, their repairs department is more than understanding. "Broken amp" seems to be the magical phrase on the repair phone line, because the mere mention of it usually prompts a response resembling, "Oh! Yeah, of course, as we expected. Here's what to do...." I'm guessing they've had so many calls about sudden speaker failures and broken amps that they just have a "whatever, we'll fix it with no questions asked as long as you don't ask for your money back" policy - which, eventually, I did ask for my money back, but they said it was too late to do so. This was a year after I got them, so I suggest that if you have excessive problems in the first year, call quickly and get your money back immediately.To sum up, this is a high quality system *when it works*, which, unfortunately, is a phenomenon it rarely displays.
The products did not work well in my HP 6940 inkjet printer; it would not print or would double over the image and you could not read it. I returned. The vendor was excellent in providing me a return label and refund. It was a good experience and I wish the ink would have worked because the price was great. Sorry I was unable to use.
Normally I don't write reviews much but this cd boombox is not recommended for cd playing. We got a bad one, we tried doing what directions said to play a cd and we tried a couple cds, didn't work for either of them. Very poor, it does work for cassettes and radio but the cd player for us does not work. I highly doubt we'll buy much from this company.
I bought this a couple years ago because I needed a turntable, and this thing is cheap and easy to find.The good thing is that it plays records, and I personally don't think it sounds that "tinny". It can get pretty loud. It does spin too fast, however, so everything sounds just a LITTLE bit higher-pitched than normal. It doesn't make singers sound like Chipmunks or anything, but if you're listening to a favorite record you know by heart, you're going to immediately know something is up, and you're not going to like it. Since this is an el-cheapo, that means that its components are sort of rough on records. If this was just the turntable, I'd give it 4 stars. However, the CD player is absolutely horrible. A buzzing sound comes from the left speaker and makes it impossible to listen to, it's like torture. The tape player has no play button, no rewind button, no stop button... it's just silly. The radio is OK.If you don't know how to pick out a decent turntable and you're not an audiophile, you just want something to listen to all the cheap records that are so easy to find these days, then this isn't that bad of a choice, I guess. Just know not to expect too much from it, and know that someday you're going to have to drop some real cash on something decent.
For the last 3-4 years or so, I have been a devoted Philips customer- bought a TiVo when they were brand new, 2 different Philips/Magnavox TVs, newer Series 2 TiVo, and this DVD Recorder. After my experiences with this DVD recorder over the last year or so, I will never buy another Philips product again (if I can help it).I am completely unable to watch DVDs on this unit, much less record them. It doesn't matter if the DVD is a brand-new store-bought commercial DVD, or a DVD I burned ON THIS VERY SAME UNIT, nothing plays properly. They skip, freeze up, get repeated error messages and stop during play, or flat out won't even read to begin with. The product must be crappy indeed to not be able to record, play or even READ DVDs without problem.When I first purchased this product (about a year ago), it worked fine for several months. Soon, I began to get intermittant error messages, and the problems have all snowballed down hill from there. I am now looking to buy a new DVD recorder since this one is completely worthless, and you better believe my new recorder won't be a Philips.
over rated and over priced, I purchased a set for my metal detector and discovered how poorly they performed, If I could have listened to them before I purchased them I would not have bought a pair, also they are very heavy and uncomfotable to wear, my $10 pair of headphones sound and wear alot better than these koss units but they do not have a volume control, koss used to make some pretty good stuff but this unit needs to be redesigned..
The wireless setup on this device is like setting up a 8-cylinder car with no tools and blindfolded as a first-time user. All of the other features are clear and to the point. They have great documentation. Phone support seems really sure that the problem is going to start with your computer. Even if you have multiple computers, with multiple operating systems and different hardware. Once they do take you through 3hrs of tech support, they replace it with a refurb that also doesn't work. I went through three of these and was never able to get my wireless to work on a Toshiba laptop, mac mini, powerbook, dell desktop with wireless PCI card, nor iMac G3 with an airport card.
I would buy this in a heatbeat, but I run both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X (Mass OX)... Unfortunately this only works with OS X....
I purchased the DXC390 unit in July 08 to compliment my Onkyo AV Receiver. At first all seemed well, but in April of this year the unit mysteriously turned on by itself, remained on and locked so that the carousel tray would not eject. I sent it to the warranty authorized service facility to repair. In about a week, it was returned to me and seemed to be fine again. This July just 2 days prior to my warranty running out, the same exact problem happened again. I got in touch with the customer rep at Onkyo, explaining the problem and voicing my concern as to why the problem was not fixed properly the first time. All I was able to get out of him was that my only solution was to send it back for repair, shipping it again at my expense, and that the only way Onkyo would consider replacing my unit was if the occurence happened a third time. Well I did the math, and, the cost of sending it back to the repair facility was approaching almost what I had spent for the unit to begin with. I decided to cut my losses and buy another CD player from another manufacturer. I am quite upset with the lack of interest and consideration displayed by Onkyo in this matter, and did not expect this from a supposedly quality electronics manufacturer, was I ever mistaken!Needless to say, I will never consider buying another Onkyo product and will discourage anyone else who may be considering buying an Onkyo product not to do so.
The hardware works really well. I'm getting 3 HDTV stations and 5 or so analog stations with an amplified indoor antenna. The software, by ArcSoft, leaves an enormous amount to be desired. It is really unstable.First of all, the hardware won't reliably display HDTV unless I restart the computer with an HDTV channel selected. If I've watched an analog station for any length of time, its about 80% likely I'll have to reboot to watch HDTV.Second, the recording software is a day behind. For instance, if I have my computer date set to 04/02/2007, the intro screen will display the date correctly, but the actual recording software thinks its still o4/01/2007.Third, unless I enable time shifting while recording, at least one HDTV shows people with light blue skin, and women with dark blue lips. Enabling time shifting fixed that problem; and I have no idea why.I've gotten minimal support from KWorld. I told them about problem one, and they suggested I load the most recent graphics driver, and ActiveX 9.0.c. I did that, and the original problem persists.I've emailed them about the other problems, and so far, no response. I think I'll re-install 9.0.a and see if problems 2 and 3 go away.If this hadn't been free, I'd regret buying it, and attempt to return it.
I enjoyed this monitor thoroughly up until about a month ago (after having it for 13 months) when it started flickering. I was convinced it was a cable or video card problem because after "jiggling things around" and a few power cycles it would work again. Until now, where the monitor both flickers continuously and is very dim at its brightest level. After doing some research it appers that the monitor has a common problem with a backlight circuit. So no more Samsungs for me - and does anyone know if having bought it through Amazon whether its in warranty or not? I've owned the monitor for about 14 months now.Dave in Virginia
I was not happy with this keyboard and sent it back for a refund. The quality was not what I expected for this style of keyboard, and the keys were mushy. The cord is too thick and is hard to route on your desk. And for whatever reason, the PS/2 connector is as fat as the original-style AT connector at the plug base. If your motherboard has the mouse and keyboard PS/2 ports right next to one another, the plug size can make it difficult to connect. You can find much better keyboards for half the price elsewhere.
I have owned at least a dozen printers and this is the absolute worst! When it does work it is incapable of reading the ink level. It will consistently tell you that you are out of ink even when you have replaced all cartridges. That's another thing - unless you are wealthy you will never be able to afford the ink - this thing goes through the tiny cartridges like crazy.
Very flimsy. Many arrived cracked and the others will break if opened and closed too often. Shipping & handling cost almost as much as the product.
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!
product is an overkill for just a trip. you do not need this for just travel unless you are bringing lots of high tech electronics. I sent mine back
Just got my TX60 about 3 hours ago and am still in the initial setup phase. I have a Vonage phone and initial setup requires the use of a phoneline before setting up the USB wireless (which is what I intend on doing). So, having it dial successfully has been a real pain. I've read newsgroups on how to setup Tivo w/Vonage, but none seem to be working 100%. After attempting to complete the setup call about 15 times (2 - 3 minutes between attempts before getting an error), the download finally completed. My Motorolla Digital Cable Box has a serial interface, so I was attempting to use that. Unfortunately, the setup could not detect it so it suggested I switch to the IR controller. I BARELY lifted the TX60 to plug in the IR connection and it just shut off on me. Guess what....there goes my setup. Had to start from scratch. Now I'm still attempting to get a successful download to complete the setup. I'm on my 20th attempt. Sometimes it connects then fails while downloading, other times it says service is not answering. I hope if I ever do get the setup completed, this thing is awesome. What a waste of time! I've read other reviews from people saying that the power cable is touchy but I had no idea it would be that touchy! Don't ever attempt to move it if it's on. It also takes about 5 minutes to turn on after being shut off - I have Networked Servers that boot faster than that!
These speakers have a decent sound, but aren't even loud enough to fill a small room. After a couple months of using them off and on, the 3.5mm stereo plug died and can only get a connection if it's turned at a certain angle. Overall, it is a mediocre speaker system.
Decided to buy based on all the great reviews, but luckily ordered only one to try before buying more. Sound was decent, better than other cheap headphones. Unfortunately, for me it lasted only 2 months.
I reviewed this drive on these pages, but I bought it anyway. I was purchasing a new Dell, and I figured (hoped) that the problems others experienced was a result of their over-burdened systems. I used the drive to retrieve data from my laptop and transfer it to my new computer, but when I installed the backup software, the system crashed and I am now unable to use my new computer. I called technical support, but guess what? They're closed on the weekend.Well, it's not like I wasn't warned.
I bought this because the box specifically stated that it was Windows Vista compatible. WRONG. It will not mount on my Vista Home Premium machine, but works fine with the Windows 2000 computer I use at work. Since it is the home computer I need the drive to work with, the drive is useless to me. Naturally Acomdata's tech support has never seen this problem. Their solution was to tell me that since it works on a W2k machine it has to be a problem with my Vista computer. Unless you are interested in purchasing in a 500GB paperweight, stay away from this.
This did not fit my GPS. My vista cx has a micro sd card mount on the left side of the battery case. The back for this did not have a notch going around it, so it would not attach to the GPS. I dug out my dremel and cut out a notch in the back in order to get it to fit.If you are looking to have this fit your vista cx, or any other garmin hand held that has the memory card mounted next to the batteries, make sure that you are able to modify the mount to go around the memory card if your gps is set up that way. Not all are, but mine is, so this had to be modified to fit. Be aware as this is NOT a universal bike mount for all the garmin hand held GPS units listed in the description. You may need to modify the case in order for it to fit your GPS.
The Shell from DLO is poorly designed, the very act of placing it in the shell the 1st time will scratch your screen and back.Oh and if you are looking for DLO's phone # or contact info, here you go.Domain Name: DLO.COMRegistrant [61501]:Jeff Grady2335 Presidential Dr.Suite 114DurhamNC27703USAdministrative Contact [61501]:Jeff Grady jgrady@netalog.com2335 Presidential Dr.Suite 114DurhamNC27703USPhone: +1.9194057030Fax: +1.9194056196Billing Contact [61501]:Jeff Grady jgrady@netalog.com2335 Presidential Dr.Suite 114DurhamNC27703USPhone: +1.9194057030Fax: +1.9194056196Technical Contact [61501]:Jeff Grady jgrady@netalog.com2335 Presidential Dr.Suite 114DurhamNC27703USPhone: +1.9194057030Fax: +1.9194056196
I received mine from "SF Planet" - these chargers are not the same ones you'd get from buying them from Toshiba directly, we sent one to our authorized Toshiba repair place and were told they are not OEM, not made by Toshiba, and counterfit. Someone is just slapping fake labels on these and selling them as toshiba products.Now that said, I was expecting these to be fake for the price, Toshiba sells these for $100 plus so for less than $20, something had to be wrong.So far it works fine, but they are deceiving people in trying to sell them as Toshiba OEM.
I bought this printer @ officemax for $53, checked 8-pack inks for $20 on ebay and I printed couple of maps and it worked really nicely. Until one day, I realized it couldnt handle powerpoint of large size (~100mb). I reduced the size into 4mb but it still couldnt handle this job. It is so important to me since I need color slides for my class. I am a bit disapointed despite of the price of it and it's inks.
This is perhaps the worst product I've ever purchased in my life. First, it cannot find the beginning of tracks on your CD. For example, if you scan ahead to track #12, it usually cannot find the track, and the times that it does, it often takes as many as FIVE minutes. The rest of the time it just spins endlessly. Second, the batteries died on me after using it for only about two hours. Apparently, it does not shut itself off correctly. And when the batteries died, the battery indicator was still showing that the batteries were fully charged. Third, if you open the CD player while it is turned on and switch the CD, it will not let you play the CD. You must wait a full minute for it to turn itself off before you can begin using it again. At over 50% off the list price, I thought it was a good deal. But when you're talking about a total piece of junk that must be either returned or thrown in the garbage, even 99 cents would be too high a price to pay. Don't take the risk with this low quality product -- it's just not worth the time, money, or headache!
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 owned three FM transmitters and this one is by far the worst. Does not work on stations that worked with the other two. Will be transmitting fine then all of the sudden cut out. Do not buy.
This is absolutely bogus. I placed an order for this in the beginning of March and now it is mid-April and I STILL have not received my order!
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.
This light didn't last a month, in fact it broke when my wife turned it on, the head fell off. Well to be blunt don't wast any money on this light!!!!
After installing and setup my blend new HP Deshjet 3550 printer according to instruction, I tried to print some docummnet. The printer jammed right away and the on/off light was blinking constantly.After clearing the paper jam and tried to print, it jammedagain. IT DID NOT EVEN PRINT A SINGLE WORD - BUT KEPT JAMMING.I called HP and the technical person tried different way to corrected the problem for 1 hr. Then she said she will replace the BLEND NEW PRINTER WITH A REFURBLISHED ONE. I ARGUED WITH HERTHAT I SHOULD GET A BLEND NEW ONE SHE TOLD ME THIS IS HP POLICY.Then I talked with her manager, HE TOLD ME THE SAME THING. &quot;ITIS HP'S POLICY IF YOU BUY A NEW UNIT AND HAPPEN TO BE A DEFECTEDONE, THEY ONLY REPLACE IT WITH A REFURBLISHED UNIT. I ASKEDHIM THAT IF HE BOUGHT A BLEND NEW CAR IT WOULD RUN AND WOULD HETAKE A USED CAR!!!!!!
based on the 2.5 form factor thought its going to fit my laptops's internal HDD as i've replaced it with new.somehow the internal(XPS m1330) HDD's pin don't fit properly with this hdd connector.
Although I wanted this grip to work well and was optimistic, I was unable to get the camera to remain turned on because the connection must have been a little loose. Although it was installed properly and tightened completely, the camera kept turning off while I was shooting unless I squeezed the grip onto the body with my hands. Obviously this is not going to work in the long haul and I will have to return it. I re-installed the grip twice more, but still had the same problem. It's too bad because otherwise I like the grip and it's a good value if it works correctly.
This is my first laptop. Overall it works pretty well with 3 major exceptions. 1. If I don't keep the right underside of it open to constant ventilation, it overheats within 30 minutes and shuts down. Averatec {Hitachi} claims this model was not included in their overheating battery recall earlier this yr. I beg to differ. My son, who builds and programs computers says this laptop definitely should not be getting this hot, EVER!2. The DVD/CD Rom, Drive/Player stopped working after 5 months and I had only used it 4 or 5 times. It simply does not recognize that there is a DVD/CD in the drive.3. Averatec's customer service stinks. They do NOT stand behind their products when things go wrong.
The product is good but when I installed it, the bottom portion made contact with the CPU pins on the back side of the board. That caused the CPU to short and not work. Maybe my board is old. Just make a note of your board before ordering.
Microtek should be embarrassed to have ever brought such a poorly designed, poorly built scanner to the market. The bulb is unbelievably fragile and can only be replaced by Microtek, shipping prepaid, and they want nearly as much for the &quot;free&quot; replacement as the scanner cost. My experience matches others I know who bought this scanner: mean time between failures of the bulb is 30 days. Buy something decent, from a company other than Microtek.
Four positions for microphones, but you can only take advantage of two, because the recorder is incapable of resting vertical. That's right... you have to lay it down and cover up the "feature" of having mic ability in all directions.Sound quality is mediocre, at best.Software? no. It's a no frills recorder with the price of a frills recorder. For this price, it should be bluetooth enabled, or possibly have sound editing software. Or a FF Rv option... even if the next chapter button was to go in 5, 10, or 30 minute increments.Plastic... cheap plastic. One of the worst places I've put a hundred dollars. Do not buy this. Getting the less expensive model and it will hold up better, and perform at least as good.
Our monitor worked for only three weeks! Unfortunately we threw the box and receipt out so we couldn't return it. The first week we used it we were picking up random people on telephones and their conversations. Then we got it to work better (a bit clearer) for a week or two, and then after that it was very staticky until it finally just burnt out. The only positive feature was the glow light that turned off after 10 minutes or so on the main receiver that we kept in the baby's room. Otherwise - stay clear of this product unless you want a neat night light.
My two-month old TV has now started making a loud hissing sound that starts about 1 hour into viewing. Nothing will stop it until I turn it off. It's definitely the TV and not the cable hook-up because I have unplugged the cable and the TV still makes the noise. The sound is like like the whistling noise a tea kettle makes when it's boiling--which means it is very loud and very annoying.Right now my brand new $900 Samsung TV is nothing more than a very expensive dust collector until it's fixed--and I am not happy about that one bit! I am so sick of modern technology not working! My cheap old $100 Walmart tube TV works better than this.When I purchased this Samsung reviews were stellar and I didn't think twice about buying it. Now I am reading all sorts of similar hissing and buzzing complaints. Well but for the loud hissing sound, I would have given the TV a 5-star review too based on the picture quality and features.Since this technical issue is not happening on every TV all I can say is if you buy it, cross your fingers and hope you are one of the lucky ones--for two months I thought I was. I hope Samsung can fix my TV and doesn't make me ultimately regret not purchasing the Panasonic TV I was looking at that also received rave reviews.UPDATE: Samsung did fix my TV under warranty. I called Samsung. Samsung put me in touch with a local TV repair shop. Service shop picked up my TV and kept it for about two weeks to repair. Returned it with hissing supposedly fixed. A day later hissing started again. Called Samsung back to complain. Samsung sent the TV service shop another work order. Service tech came by and said he had the parts to fix it right then. An hour later, TV was fixed. Haven't had a single problem since (it's now the end of July).The TV tech said Samsung used the wrong part on some models which causes the hissing. Replace the part (which he did) and hissing should cease immediately (which mine did).Based on my experience, I would buy a Samsung again. Great warranty service.
plugged it into the computer, charged it all night, and nada, nothing. thankfully, amazon has a reasonable return policy.
This is the worst cable I have ever purchased. first it is not copper, not oxygen free copper, nor 12 AWG.It is aluminum, weak aluminum at that, if you try to strip the ends for use, it will crumble, it is also not tinned so is impossible to solder. Do not buy this stuff.It is so flimsy that you can actually break it with any tension at all.
This printer couldn't be easier to set up and use and the print quality is good. However, I echo frustrations others here have had with the paper feed. It frequently feeds more than one sheet, which wastes paper and time as you have to print over and over until the thing gets it right. Photo paper is even worse in this regard. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy something else.
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.
I am a Microsoft user and have had good experiences with other Microsoft hardware so I was astounded at how poorly this webcam performed.Besides the fact that the video quality was poor there was a persistent buzz in the audio that made the camera instantly unusable. And worse, there was no way to turn it off in the settings in order to use an alternate microphone! After a quick internet search it seems this is a problem many people have had. Sometimes the mic works fine before it dies after a period of time. The Windows "integration" is also more of a problem than a feature. The video chat button is placed so that every time you adjust the camera Windows Messenger pops up.Maybe I have a defective product (also not a great recommendation for this cam) but this thing was a waste of time and money for me. I sincerely recommend trying another company's product.
This company is suing Nintendo because of the idea of their Nintendo Wii remote! Just go to any Nintendo forum and see. This company will surely lose, because Nintendo started working on the Wii four years before Interlink filed a patent.Interlink PHAILS!
not enough product information in the discription to be able to tell if it is what i needed. it turned out not to be the device that i need but there is no way to tell from the very brief product specs and user information
This camera broke just before the 1 year warranty was up. By the time I sent it in, the warranty expired. Olympus wanted a flat rate of $141 just to look at it. They wouldn't quote me a flat rate until I mailed it in. If I had known they wanted that much to look at it, I would have just thrown it away.
I have had exactly the same experience. I get 10-15 pages per *expensive* ink tank, if I'm lucky. I take most of my printing to the local library, rather than pay approximately $1.00 per page at home to print anything out.
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'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.
Had to send the whole lot of them back because they would not record. It's not the first time this happened with these, either. I miss the quality products of the "good old days." Seems like almost anything you buy anymore is a roll of the dice if it will work or not!
I actually received the spr-60 set and didn't realize until after a long install that I did order the better 17c set and was very disappointed.
Firstly, this is a solid monochrome printer that's fast and reliable. Otherwise, if you are a Mac user or intend to share this printer, forget it! Despite the fact that Samsung offers a Mac driver, their TechSupport claims that this printer is "NOT Mac compatible". I find it odd that I downloaded a driver from Samsung that was Mac compatible, AND I've been using this with a Mac with little trouble over the last 6 mos. - only to find that this printer is NOT Mac compatible. To redefine what Samsung means by "Mac compatible": they offer a driver, but no support. NOTHING AT ALL. They will literally email you back and tell you with a straight face (I presume) that this printer is not Mac compatible. It is, barely. However, you cannot share it under ANY circumstances - according to their "Tech Support". I have yet to find a workaround, but I suspect I will find one, judging by the ineptitude of their Tech Support thus far.Buying Advice? - If you want a truly LOCAL laser printer, buy this printer. If you are among the many who would like to get their money's worth, spend the extra $50 and buy the HP. Don't be duped like I was. It's heartbreaking.
Could not get this to work with my device. Tech Support was slow and ultimately gave up.
I wanted to make sure that I purchased the best hard drive based portable mp3 player so I test drove the Archos 20 Jukebox Recorder, Apple 10gb iPod and Rio Riot.While none of the players are perfect, the Rio Riot turned out to be the worst. It is by far the slowest, using USB 1.1 and seems to transfer slower than other USB 1.1 devices. The Archos uses USB 2.0 and trasferred the fastest (at blazing speeds). Next was the iPod which transfers a little bit slower than the Archos on Windows with it's Firewire connection. I've heard that it is faster on a Mac but have never tried it on one.The Riot has the biggest display screen but has the worst backlight and is difficult to read. It also is amazingly non-intuitive to navigate. The menu, volume, and select buttons are spread out all over the player. I kept hitting the wrong buttons repeatedly. I'm certain that if I kept the player for a long period of time I would eventually adjust, but the worst thing is the playback. A good portion of transferred songs were riddled with digital clicks, pops, and blips. Songs would cut out part way through and move on to the next. I tried re-transferring songs only to have noises and cut-offs in other parts of songs. It was basically unlistenable.The battery indicator also had issues. It kept saying that the unit was charged but when i unplugged it, it would say 'low battery'.The large screen and varied playback options are something i'd love in a quality player. 20 gigs are also a luxury, but overall this player turned out to be a lousy experience. In the end I'm going with the iPod for it's ease of use and superior sound quality. For a larger drive but unsophisticated interface, the Archos isn't a bad choice. However, I would not recommend the Rio Riot at all.
I bought this socket instead of other less expensive ones here on Amazon because it was listed as having three 14 gauge wires (still too small for a 30 Amp circuit) and two 18 gauge wires (suitable for the control). Instead, all 5 wires are 18 gauge. I disassembled the sockets and rewired with proper wiring. I expect you will need to do this on any of the sockets purchased here as they all come from China where stated specifications are usually inaccurate or purposely false. So just buy the cheapest sockets you can find and plan to rewire them.
Read below - copied from the blurb above on these binoculars. These binoculars have a 4mm exit pupilThe exit pupil size -- the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification -- determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.Why do they say they're stargazing binoculars when they only have a 4mm exit pupil? They wrote just above that you need a 7mm exist pupil for astronmy.
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.
This camcorder stopped working after 5 months with the "lens cap" error message. JVC customer service was abolutely no help. Never buy a JVC product. Get a Sony or Canon. They at least have some usefule kind of customer service.
These are by far the worst sounding set of computer speakers I have ever heard. Massive distortion with a constant low level buzzing. The cord between the speakers is too short to go across the desk, and the volume is hard to turn. Lastly, the "80 watt amplifier" claim is a flat-out lie. Just to get to normal volume, you have to turn them halfway up. This product is a rip-off.
Product is great with newer computers, but it's features are completely misleading when it comes to older computers with only a VGA video port. Apparently, it only supports DVI-i, rather than DVI-d. DVI-d has the ability to use that dvi-to-vga adapter, whereas DVI-i only supports digital. When trying to hook in an older computer, this switch becomes absolutely useless.
I bought this computer yesterday and went through the complete installation process only to find out that it has very poor paper control. The paper feeder (very flimsy) is in the back which difficult if you change paper sizes alot, but the worst is that if you are a Paper Source addict like I am, you can forget about printing on Paper Source Luxe Paper and Envelopes. This printer jammed everytime I ran a thick piece of paper or envelope through. I read every review on this website before I bought and all anyone discusses is its copying, faxing and printing photograph capabilities. A printer should print beautiful documents and invitations, too. After my two paper jams, I loaded that printer right back to the store and bought an HP All in One Officejet 7410. I've been printing on thich cardstock and square cards all morning...its perfect!
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.
In early Dec. I purchased a Ceivea 8" frame for my mother for Christmas, who has no computer, but wanted to see pictures of her granddaughter. When I received the frame and plugged it in, I immediately noticed that it had a dead pixel. Additionally, after entering my mother's connection info and setting up my web account, I was unable to connect and downoad the photos.Unfortunately, the first customer service person I spoke with told me that the frame wasn't working because I had bundled long-distance service with digital phone lines. After hearing this, I was very discouraged and wrote a very negative review on this site. Ceiva does not mention any potential problem with digital phone lines on their site, nor did the salesperson who convinced me to purchase the frame over the phone.Amazingly, the following day, a Ceiva customer service agent called me after having read my review and convinced me to give the product another chance. He worked with me to get the frame working at my house, shipped me a new frame, and called again, without my asking, to make sure everything was working ok.Whatever Ceiva's problems were in the past, I can say with confidence that this company works overtime to ensure that their customers are satisfied. My mom has the frame, it's working great, she loves it, and I love that she loves it. Thanks, Ceiva!As for Amazon, I've been trying to change the number of stars of this review (would like to give Ceiva a 5), but you page won't let me!
I bought this boombox for a kitchen that I knew needed to be loud. While the Hummer MusiXstation looks amazing and has pretty good functionality, the sound quality and volume is very low. To be honest, I wish it sounded like it looked. The radio is not very good at picking up FM stations, either. It does have a Audio in jack, which was very helpful and not available on a lot of other models.I was not impressed overall, and we switched back to our 1998 boombox in the kitchen.Pros: Looks amazing, seems durable, cool features (including audio in)Cons: Not very loud, sound quality is decent at best, subwoofer is a joke, digital FM radio not very receptive
If your mounting indoors or a area that is free of water I guess this would be okay However offering it with an inverter is ridiculas as it has to be mounted near your battery box like for us truck drivers. It is better to use a marine grade circuit breaker this way you do not have to worry about the weather
When I bought the product, the product had many issues. Thus, I had to call their tech. support many, many times for assistance. After numerous attempts, not to mention LONG holds each and every time I called, they've finally concluded that the product I purchased was defective. (the tech support staff could barely speak English.) They told me that they'll send me a new product as long as I send them my defective one (I had to pay for the shipping). However, the product they sent me is used!!! This truly has been the worst experience I ever had!! I wouldn't recommend this product or Dlink!
First off, i want to say the headphones are only comfortable because of the cushion inside. The sound faded completely after a couple months and the thing that pissed me off the most was the bass booster piece that you had to clip on to things just so you could listen to it. The whole thing is made up of cheap plastic. if you have a big head i don't recommend you buy these cause they look very small when you take it out the package. The actual wires inside the cord are hanging for dear life and they can easily become loose if you move alot with it. The bass booster piece caused me to drop my i phone at least 20 times because it came off my waist while walking or bending over. I don't recommend any real music lovers to buy these headphones. The bass can only work well for certain songs, its not accustomed to to any type of music and can sound like the cheap i phone ear buds depending on the music. Another thing that sucks is the fact that you need to replace a battery ever 2-3 weeks for the bass booster piece just so you have that terrible sub woofer bass for your music.
Not effective at all on "pop" type radars. (Can't see how any detector could be.) Has broken down 3 times. I would not buy this product if I knew then what I know now.
I'm glad to hear others are having good luck with this, but I get a very bad feeling in many ways, and even with a $60 rebate off the $80 price I don't think it's worth it. There are so many things wrong, I don't know where to start.My unit has the most recent firmware version (3.02.05A). My system is an XP SP3 system. It might work better with Windows Media Player versions later than 9, I don't know. (The manual says you have to use "the latest version" but doesn't say what that is supposed to be.)- there is no USB option on the settings menu, in spite of what the manual says.- certain settings are not saved. for instance, if you set the backlight timeout to 60 seconds, you have to re-set it each time you turn the system on- the unit is not detected by either of two XP SP3 systems in default mode. You have to (get this): set the hold button, then hold down rewind while you attach the USB cable. It's then detected as a USB Storage device.- On one system I was able to get it to show up in Windows Media Player, as a presumably MTP device but I couldn't copy any files to it.- folders are not supported in MSC mode. I presume the organization is done by tags within each song.Not for me. I'm going to look for a Creative, Samsung or other unit.
Have owned the turbo.264 for about 3 weeks. I have an iMac Intel on the most recent version of OSX, and an Elgato EyeTV which is terrific.I upgraded the Turbo.264 software to version 1.3 as soon as I got it and it has worked well in converting EyeTV files to Apple TV format.BUT it has been virtually useless in converting AVI (DivX) files to Apple TV h.264. It continually crashes during the conversion process - and it's not being caused by the file format, because in subsequent attempts it will successfully complete a conversion. I have reinstalled the software and the hardware but to no avail. I am going to send it back to the vendor for a refund.I've read other reports of software crashes in quite a few forums.And it's not all that quick at converting.
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.
Although the iTrip worked really well for a few months (and I loved being able to use any radio station I wanted to play the iPod through, instead of being limited to just a few preprogrammed stations), it stopped charging my iPod while being plugged in after only a few months of use. Now, not only will it not charge my iPod, it won't play songs without horrible scratching and bumping noises. I simply cannot recommend this product.
I gave this ensemble a second chance. The keyboards and mice worked. The RF receiver, however converted keystrokes into unintelligible data at my computer's 2 serial P/S2 ports. Most keystrokes were ignored. Less than 10% were recognized correctly. Another 10% were badly misinterpreted and caused my computer to do incorrect things. It was as if the serial BAUD rate was off.
No matter where you put these speakers, they give constant feedback. I've tried everything I can think of, but nothing works. I have to turn them off at night, otherwise the static buzz keeps me awake. If you are looking for high quality speakers, these are definately not them.
Our first Safety 1st monitor failed in a matter of days. We called the company, and they thought right away that it was a problem with the adapter cord (read: a known problem). We decided to return it to the store and get another one that wasn't faulty. It worked great--for about two months. The connection is loose, the unit does not charge properly, and the company knows all about it. Don't take the brand name literally, people, because you can't hear your baby crying. This product needs to be recalled.
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.
I was pretty excited about this product as I'm not a big fan of the FM transmitters used to play ipods through your car stereo. It is pretty convenient to have an actual dock for the ipod to sit in and the base itself is nice looking. However, there are a few problems:1. Make sure that your tape player accepts tapes with the tape surface on the right. The base of the ipod connector swivels right and left, but doesn't flip over. So if your tape player only accepts tapes with the magnetic strip on the left, then the only way to get this to work is with your ipod upside down! As far as I can tell this appears to include most Audi automobiles. Don't know if any other manufacturers have this problem.2. The sound quality does tend to be fairly distorted. Songs with a lot of treble will be borderline painful to listen to. The review describing it as playing a song too loudly through small speakers is probably the best way to describe it.
This case has one major flaw: If you wear it on you belt, it is nearly impossible to put the camera back in without it touching the inside of the open case flap. This gentle touch will eventually put horrible scracthes on the matted camera screen, unless you remember to flip the camera in which case the scracthes appear on the camera body. DO NOT BUY THIS CASE. Get a soft one instead.
My mother gave me a Palm M105 for my birthday in December 2001, and I soon fell in love with it, and carried it everywhere. Within 30 days it began to just totally shut down, and refuse to turn on. I could hard reset, hot sync, and get another day out of it, and then it would die again. I returned it and replaced it with an M100. It lasted 22 days, and is now doing the same thing. Returned it yesterday, and am researching for a different brand. STAY AWAY FROM PALM.
I bought an A70 which takes great Pictures the colors are vivid and it is easy to use. I purchased an underwater case for it which leaked and ruined my month old camera. Customer service was rude, blamed me and then tried to bargain with me to fix it for $190 instead of the $280 that they initially requested. The underwater case has a 7 DAY WARANTY and the camera is not covered for water damage. My father had a similar problem with his $1000 Nikon digital which just stopped working for no aparent reason, they claimed it was water damage and tried to bargain with him to buy a rebuilt one for $500. So beware of bad customer service. Canon's customer service has all bad unreasolved reviews at the Better business Bureau
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 have been a loyal Palm user since the very first Pilot came out. When I replaced my Plam Vx with the 505, I was shocked at the difficulties with the USB HotSync. Granted, I use Lotus Notes v5 with Intellisync, but no matter what I do, including using the &quot;developer's back door,&quot; the USB times-out during true synchronization. That means that I can only sync from the PC to the 505 -- not vice versa. Palm at first refused to acknowledge the problem, but now no longer refuses to admit it. But still no fix. This is WAY too much money to spend to have buggy software/hardware. Either wait until it works right, or get a Sony. The Handspring Visor is nice, but extremely bulky.
I received my ipod 3 years ago as a gift from my company. I was so happy I couldn't see straight. Since then I've used my ipod almost every day. I walk to work 5 times a week and the ipod really helps my travel.So here is a short of my journey with the ipod.The day after I received my ipod i put my entire mp3 collection on it and was thoroughly satisfied.6 months later I bought a new computer and when my ipod tried to auto sync it erased my entire music database. I went back to miniDisc.3 months later I rebuilt 50% of my music base and tried my ipod again and used manual sync ever since.Then the next 2 years I spent enjoying the ipod with little or no problem.3 months ago I experienced my first ipod freeze.2 months ago I experienced more frequent freezing and very quick battery death (Even with no backlight).Today: I have about 20 to 30 minutes of a functioning ipod (barring no glitches happen).I was never rough with my ipod, I do walk in cold weather when it's cold im not sure what effect that had on it.But for the price tag I would have expected a MUCH longer life span.I had my miniDisc player and I used it the same way I did the ipod and it still lasts today and is going strong.For the price point Apple needs to make a better product or give a non-soldering option of trading out the battery if that is the problem.Not that I paid monitarily but I did pay in a way because when I moved my music on to ipod they changed my files so now my miniDisc can't read.So now im forced to buy another ipod in order to listen to my music.Bravo.I am not excited of the idea of paying 200+ dollars just to have a product of a 3 year life span.My super nintendo and my playstation cost that when I bought them and they are still running fine.I will admit it is a good product but it has a very disappointing life span.
Stopped working after a week. Vendor was Tiger--they refused any type of refund. Amazon couldn't help either. Might as well toss the cash out the window.
I may be using it wrong (Sound from 3.5mm wanting to be output to RCA), but this cable is not working for me.
I bought Sony camcorder 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.
I was happy for about 3 packs. I rarely printed my photos because I had another inkjet printer.I used this printer only I needed to show off or when I was out of paper. I've ordered extra cartridges and papers and the roller ate up yellow vynil into the printer. I tried opening up to removed rolled up yellow thing and it was beyond repairable condition.Sending it in for repair would cost as much as buying a new one, but I didn't want to risk it again. I kept the non-standard photo papers for years to find a use and then finally threw them away.Don't spend a dime on this product. You can get a decent color laser printer for this price these days (not for photos though.. walgreen, cvs, costco would be the right place)
I've used APC UPSs for years with no complaints. Unfortunately, that's not the case with this product. A year ago, I purchased one, and it failed in six months. APC promptly sent a replacement, but the second unit also failed in about six months. Clearly, there's a serious design flaw or QA issue.
Put the card in my W2000 PC, followed instructions. Got to the part about loading the driver, the book says to go to the \drivers\WIN2000 driver on the CD included in the box- guess what, it's not on the disk included in the box. Since I use a connection that needs this stupid card to work, now I have to find another PC and down load the driver.
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.
I am very unhappy with this product! I still have yet to recieve it! I have been on the phone with them and also email! They promised to send it but I am still waiting! I would really like my money back!
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.
it only work for 2 days, i have tried to use it in other devices and i didnt get any results. finally ill have to trow it to the garbage can.
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
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.)
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 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.
Buds fit nice and sound good but unfortunately KOSS used the cheapest wiring on these. Went out during my power walk and only after minimum use. Previous KOSS earbuds had better wiring and lasted nearly a year of heavy use. DO NOT BUY
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.
These are great fitting ear buds. However, they are cheaply made, did not last long. The sound quality is good.
This product worked fine until I went to charge it for the first time after the initial charge. When I plugged it in, there was a spark and the player hasn't worked since. I had a receipt, but the store wouldn't take it back because they didn't stock it anymore. (It obviously was not in resaleable condition either.)I called Go Video while still under warranty. I have called them several times and they continue to tell me that they will send me an e-mail to take to the store. They have not sent it yet and it has been 2 months. The customer service people have foreign accents. They are friendly, but do not get anything accomplished.I strongly urge anyone considering this product not to buy! Especially at the price they are trying to sell it on other sites. Don't buy!!
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?
Unfortunately, by reading other reviews I thought this one would finally work for me! But they fall down even when I just walk and are even worse than ipod ones.
The USB software bundled by Sony for transferring images to computer COMPLETELY [MESSED] UP MY SYSTEM. The installation is very dicey. You need to do things in a precise order. It is prone to getting [messed] up,... it can't be fixed. As usual, the Sony software is a mess.Their instructions for unscrambling the mess don't work. They just get you deeper into the woods.Be sure to get the extended warranty if you buy this product. You will probably need it. As for the computer, it may require a complete disk wipe and reinstallation. God help you if you have RAID or something else. WHAT A MESS. Sony is big enough that they don't care. They don't have to.
5 out of 6 people I've heard buying this, me included, had huge problems with it. The main problem is it freezes randomly and often very soon. That's enough to make it fly through the window (I'm going to do that). Web configuration is a mess and very slow. It doesn't assign static ip to mac addresses (by design) but then the dhcp server works only when it's in a good mood. I think that explains the low price compared to the good reviews: if it works it's great value for the money, but most of them just don't work !
Battery life is terrible. You may get an hour of use if you're lucky.
Useless. I bought two TrendNet Wireless PCI card for my Windows 7 32bit PCs. It never worked properly and provided very slow connection. I put it away thinking I would never use it again. About 1.5 years later, I got a new PC with Win 7 64 bit os. I thought I dust off the wireless PC adapter and give it a try. Sure enough, there is no driver for the 64bit OS.
I bought this item used. That was my first mistake!!! It worked wonderfully for a few weeks then the problems came... Kept not playing songs then got jammed... I had to restore it to the factory condition a few times. Now it's completely stuck on the "It's okay to disconnect" screen and wont sync to my computer. when I do manage to get it connected i get an error 1415 when trying to restore it to be used again. the ipod worked great but now i know why it was being sold!! Dont waste the money on a used one... just get a brand new one with a good warranty plan!!! When it did work... I loved every minute of it!
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...
Look the headphone jack was broken after 1 week and I cant listen to music no more. I spent 15 dollars for this junk and now I went back to walkman. For this Jensen too many problems which I threw out last week. Plus, it looks old to me and its worthless to me. This armband radio has junk reception and junk battery life because its static. An honest review of this armband radio is a piece of trash for armband radios. Plus, this radio looks old. When I take out the batteries from this trash it shuts off.
Purchased this about 6 months ago, and it served as being alright. However the bag will only last you about 6 months before the strap and the structure snaps apart. The leather strap cover will literally rip right apart from your shoulder if you use it.I was holding 2 lightweight stands, my softbox, two cables for the strobes, and the strobes light hoods. It now serves as a item to fill my corner of my room before I send it to the trash. At least my hard earn dollars, has saved another from becoming a victim of purchasing this bag. Save up and invest in the calumet brand, they are durable, and comparable to tarmac.
I purchased this to plug in one of my firewire drives. It had a short in it from day 1. It was so inexpensive, I never returned or asked for a refund. It wasn't worth it.
I ordered one of these units on impulse a couple of years ago but didn't set it up immediately (flooded basement, broken sewer line, new baby--you know how it is!). Bad luck there. Once I did get it up and running, I quickly discovered that it was useless for the task that I'd bought it: making VCDs of family videos. The problem with the unit is that it freezes during recording whenever there's the slightest imperfection in the video signal, which, with analog video, is bound to occur now and then, so what I've ended up with is CDs with a few minutes of action and then a single frame, frozen, all the way to the end of the CD. (When I contacted Terapin about my problem, explaining that I'd just taken the product out of the box and it didn't work right, they basically shrugged and said, "Tough. It's out of warranty.") So if you see one of these on Ebay or at a garage sale, be advised that it may work for audio, but don't get your hopes up that you'll be able to capture video (unless you have a digital camera--but then why would you want a Terapin, with its inherently inferior video quality?).
Nice looking unit, everything seems to work, GPS, compass, altimiter, but it does not come with any maps, the map page is blank. Of course you can buy them for $100 from Garmin. All the advertisements say this unit comes with a base map, don't believe it. I plan to return this for false advertising.
Got matching ones for me and my wife, we prefer corded mice, unfortunately both of these cords' connections frayed out within 2 months.
this would be OK if it did not have a rechargeable battery in it. must be charged on your computor
I'm one week into EVDO service and still learning new things every day in that regard. One thing I learned is that you need to choose equipment that is reliable, consistent and durable. Sadly, the D-Link DIR-450 is none of these things.I looked into the D-Link model as they are the actual vendor for the Kyocera KR-1. The KR-1 is a highly regarded consumer grade model in what is admittedly a pretty small field. For most consumers it appears that the KR-1 is the default suggestion for those looking for a router solution for the EVDO service.I should have been wary of the D-Link even before purchase as it did not support all of the same cards that its older sibling supported, but the most recent (and only) firmware upgrade added support for my card so I figured I was set.Everything went well the evening I installed it and I went to bed with visions of salvation from satellite internet while stranded in rural American. Imagine my surprise when I woke up and could not enter the admin page using the password I set up. Then I could not access the router at all. I had to go into the crash firmware reinstallation mode to resurrect the box - with ~12 hours of ownership - Strike One.Strike 2 was the painfully ill designed UI that requires arbitrary rebooting between setup steps. The rebooting process takes around 80 seconds, so even entering a small set of DHCP reservations is a time consuming chore. Half an hour later I had all my static IPs entered but on the next reboot carried out by the UI all of the settings were reset to default...Strike 3 was today when it would reset the subnet I had setup back to the default. Doing this ate my DHCP settings, but I thought I had outsmarted the demon box and backed up the config using their UI option. Oddly, the restore seemed to only affect the wireless and basic network settings and did not include the DHCP. I spent another 30 minutes entering the reservations when it both reset the password and on the following reboot reset the subnet again.I have little doubt that D-Link will straighten this out, but am extremely surprised that they have a relatively new product in the field that is the mirror of a well established model *that they designed and support* and it is so flaky. In a rural setting, setting up EVDO can be challenging so having unreliable equipment is one extra headache you don't need. Wait for this product to mature slightly and check out other support boards to see how others are handling it in the field.
Unfortunately, the IPOD, though, it had its original box was not &#34;like new&#34;. I bought it for my 16 year old son and after 2 weeks of normal teenage boy misuse, it failed completely and no longer can be used. The price was much lower than others being offered so I guess you get what you pay for, a lesson learned, mostly for my son.
Amazon has made an error by working with Ritz. Ritz has not shipped the item for over a week, and only states that there is a "warehouse problem". Product may be good, but the seller performance is poor.
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.
It only read the dvds 10% of the time, otherwise I would get a NO DISC screen. I got this dvd player as a gift and had to send it back. Amazon was supposed to send me another one, but didn't and sent me a gift certificate instead (I'm guessing because the price has gone up on this unit since December).
I have a 30 year old Sony Dream Machine that still works and use it nearly every day. The sound quality of this original 1980s radio is *far* superior to this ICF-CD815. I care about sound quality--life is too short to listen to poor quality sound. I don't believe this unit lives up to the Sony name.
Would have been zero stars if they'd let me. this is the single most disapppointing piece of consumer electronics I have bought in a decade or more. For starters, while they call it a changer, if you want to use it as a five-disc CD changer and have it automatically switch from one disc to the next, you have to turn on your TV eash time, go through a menu and reprogram the thing. the company tells me that this is because the CD player part of it is only an &quot;added feature&quot; and not the main purpose of the unit. Secondly, it is extraordinarily slow to respond to any inputs; if you power it up, it takes 30-45 seconds before it will accept any commands at all. And it is pretty choosy about what commands it will take from the remote even from two feet away pointed right at it. My own unit had a major catastrophic failure of the sort that they tell you is the reason not to by cheapo DVD players (which is why I bought a fairly pricey one) but that might have jsut been this one. Might have. I thought the manufacturer's attitude, whcih was basically &quot;tough if youdon't like the way it operates, and we had no responsibility to tell you in promo material that it wouldn't really work as a CD changer&quot; was pretty irresponsible, but that's just me. I'm gonna unload it. Anybody want a used one,a fter i get it fixed? I've put all of 15-18 discs sthrough it.
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.
9 AA batteries in less than 12 hours. We bought 2 hoping to use them all over but just becoming familiar with them neither could keep a charge.
I bought this unit in July 2003 with some hesitation. I read everything I could about it because it was inexpensive but my intuition was that you get what you pay for. Unfortunately, I should have gone with my intuition. The unit stopped recognizing DVDs and won't work at all anymore. Oh well. I will say that it worked nicely for the 5 months that I did use it.
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.
First...the shipment was delayed and the company has to send an apology letter for the error in shipment. I was excited when it came. Then I tried to take the chip from the old ink cartridge and paste it in the new one (pain in the ....). then when I inserted in in my canon PIXMA iP6600D, the cartridge cannot be recognized. I took it off and repositioned the chip and thas when i noticed that my hands are now full of ink oozing from the cartridge.I try to save some money in buying this ink but turned out to be a mistake. I learned my lesson, but what I cannot comprehend is how Amazon can tolerate this "junks".So folks.....avoid...avoid...avoid!
Epson gave me a good deal (I thought) on a CX7800 to replace a CX5400 because the CX5400 starting giving problems in less than a year. The CX5400 printed fine but used lots of ink until an ink cartridge got badly jammed up. Didn't take long for the CX7800 ink cartridge to jam and Epson replaced the machine because even with tech service help the jam couldn't be cleared. The replacement CX7800 is even worse. It thinks the paper is jammed when there is no paper jam. The small black cartridges quickly run out of ink and they are more costly than the color cartridges! When I try to clear ink jams in the black cartridge it also wastes ink for the three color cartridges! I think I'll put my old Canon BJC-4550 back into service because I never had trouble with it. I tried Epson due to the separate color cartridges and the multi-function capability but the good features are not worth all the trouble.
I insert it on the faceplate,connect the RJ45 on the inside,tuck in the wire in wall,tightened it on bracket. Looking real good and happy... I plug in the RJ45 from my device,the connector is dead :(
I am a serious business, management audiobooks listener. Over last two years, I must have heard around 70 books. Keeping track of cassettes, CDs was a big hasstle until I discovered that audible.com offers a lot of MP3 format. So through their online promotion, I purchased I-POD mini gold from Amazon. I run Windows XP on my computer. I quickly subscribed to Audible.com's Wall Street Journal and started using i-pod on my way to office. and here starts my misery:The software of I-Pod from the day one gives a lot of problem. System hangs or I-tunes responds with a lag of 30 seconds. It just tests your patience. Sometimes i-tunes doesn't kick off automatically or sometimes it opens yet does not recognizes I-Pod. So every day at 7A.M. I spend 10 minutes to half an hour struggling to download my WSJ News capsule. Great promist but very poor delivery!!And the worst was when I called support number of I-Pod, the lady in India said that I will have to pay $50 for the support. She said only first call is free and all subsequent calls will be charged??? What kind of service is this.I spend $180 on audible subscriptions and $250 on I-pod only to get nothing..Very bad experienceMy recommendation: Don't fall into the hype. Let Apple and Microsoft resolve their issues. Buy some smaller 128/256MB MP3 player and don't make your life complicated in the name of listening I-POD.Rajit Parashar
I had the same problem described by a recent reviewer: sweat will corrode the Shuffle to the point where it stops working. I used the Shuffle on the treadmill at my gym for only about two weeks. It first started turning off by itself and eventually wouldn't work at all. I took it to the Apple store in Seattle and the customer service rep was rude and told me that it was my fault for breaking it because it was obvious that it was caused by "user-initiated water damage". I then spoke to the manager named Susan Bell and she said the same thing. She told me she goes to the gym all the time (which I'm sorry to say I don't believe judging by her looks) and hadn't had that problem. Even though I've only used it for a couple of weeks, she said there was nothing she could do because it was my fault. How is it my fault if the Shuffle is advertised for recreational use? I can't believe these penny-pinchers!Apple: you just lost a customer for life.
Mine went dead after about a year. No mistreatment, just did not wake up when I turned the car on.Don't buy junk from a company that sells junk (unless you just want to buy a new one every year).
disappointed that i waited for a week before i was informed product was not available. had received email confirms that order was to be shipped and then no word, then i emailed for status and was informed it was a cancelled order. i bought it somewhere else the day i found out and paid extra to ensure it shipped in time for xmas. a very unprofessional transaction. the camera is fantastic. my boyfriend can't stop taking photos. but i wont buy from this place again - too risky, poor communication.
I use this switch to share a printer with two computers. It is easy to set up, use, and has been trouble free. A very minor wish is that it would automatically find the computer that is turned on first. However, to use the manual switch is simple. Am I glad that I have it? Yes. Would I buy another one, absolutely!
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.
I've always used Garmin's, I've owned the II+ since it first came out and messed around with the 12XL & IV. Back in 2003 I bit the bullet and went for the vista because I thought it would be cool to "see" the map on the screen. Well after three years of use I've found that I'd rather know where I am than see graphics on the screen. I still use the vista but not for hiking or 4WDing, signal lock under trees is just not good enough. I'm going to get another Garmin because I'm so familiar with the interface but I've learnt my lesson, I'll get a model which accepts an external aerial. Your experiences may differ.
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.
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.
I purchased this device because I thought it would be a nice departure from the iPod and offer a complete user experience similar to apple without the being a slave to apple's store and policies. I even bought the brown one to be 'different'.Packaging: A lot of people have commented how nice the packaging is. True, it is pleasant and a real departure for MS. Still, it is a freakin' box. The nice box will not matter to consumers in the end. A nice box will not help a bad product (not that this is a bad product, but in general).Installation: Difficult, time consuming. Needed three tries to get all software and hardware to install and synch. This is likely a Windows problem, not a zune problem per se. It is no different than installing a new printer. It never works right the first time but once you mess with it enought it you can get it to run.Device: works as advertised. I don't know if the sound quality is any better than an iPod. To me, the cheap headphones that come with this or the iPod are equally bad. Better headphones give you a better experience. The fake click-wheel is a cheezy attempt to look like an iPod without the functionality. I am not sure why MS did this... they could have gone with their own design. It is a bit heavy but the screen is a nice size and I do like the feel of the soft case material.User Interface/Store: Unfortunately, this is where the device, in my opinion, fails on many fronts. First, the whole choice of DRM by MS and going against their long standing policy by introducing yet another format for consumers is a disaster. Strike one. Next, the store itself is not nearly as well designed, user friendly, and most importantly populated with music and video as iTunes. I don't want to buy points and then buy songs. I just want my music. Strike two. Finally, there is nothing really new and exciting about this product that will truly convert people away from the iPod. While bluetooth file sharing is a great idea, the execution on this device fails because of the 3 play limit and also the current lack of critical mass of people that own the device to share with. Strike three.Many folks have said that the whole 'social' advertising campaign was the biggest mistake of the launch. I think that is probably accurate at this point. It is a chicken-egg problem. You need critical mass to be 'social' with the device and there are not enough of them out there, and won't be for a long time if you read MS' sales projections, to be social with.I think one of two things will happen with the zune. It will either get a major upgrade very soon along with a new store and lower pricing on more content or it will die quickly as failed product. My guess after using this for a month is that it will be the latter. I have given my zune to a charity for christmas. I don't like it enough to bother keeping it.
Unless you have a lot of money ... and want to go ahead and get it, I would recommend holding off on this unit. I have tested it and returned it because of several things that are wrong with it, but, could easily be fixed in future generations.If you just want to record from cable/UHF/VHF, then, you shouldn't be disappointed with this model. I found no problems with recording from cable or in its audio and video quality. However, copying from VHS input, the main selling point for me on DVR's, is where I started to dislike this unit.On VHS input, it suffers from signal drop, skipping over dropped out audio and video. If the VHS tape was damaged, then, I could understand, as it's a tracking problem. But, this happens in certain specific areas of certain tapes, but, NEVER exactly in the same spots, just the generalized area. Plus, I tested two different VHS inputs, a Philips DVD/VCR combo and a Go Video VHS. There was still signal drop from the Go, but, this just amazed me, there was MORE signal drop from the Philips! The input and output sources were devices from the SAME company, yet, the results were worse.Also, be aware that this unit while it will play some DVD recordable formats it doesn't write to, it WON'T play pressed DVD-ROM, e.g. the DVD movies you buy in a store! The video keeps skipping, with no audio. Also, DVD+R, the write once/read many (WORM) DVD disc format, is only just now coming out, and, the entire DVD+ format is more expensive than the traditional DVD- format used in most other recorders. The DVD+ format was made to capitalize on a market without standards yet, so, don't be pulled into it.If you just want a cable signal recorder, then, if you can spare the money, this unit is a good choice. I'd wait until they work out the bugs in it, though, before buying it myself.
I had purchased Tom Tom One and later picked up Magellan 3100 and compared side by side.Tom Tom one is atleast 3-4 seconds faster in response to Magellan 3100 on highways ,the navigation on Tom Tom is so much better and intuitive than 3100.The screen is filled with info and can be selected/deselected with Tom Tom One and can switch to other information such as details of the route within 1-2 clicks on screen.Goodluck with 3100 driving within city . Kept Tomtom and returned 3100.
I bought this hp two years ago because of such a great experience with my older HP all in one. I printed over thirty five thousand pages on the older one and it is still working fine! In fact it prints sharper better pictures than this new one. This new one is also a total ink hog! I am saying this from having a lot of experience with printing. About a hundred dollars a month in ink for my old one. I did a lot of printing and was very happy, often surprised at the milage I got! With this one I do only a fraction of the printing due to different circumstances but am shocked at its ink consumption. It is constantly running out of one color or the other, even when I am doing only black printing. It does have separate ink cartriges that they sell here for about thirteen bucks each. Or you can save a lot of money and buy the package of six for around $44. Trouble is the package also comes with a hundred sheets of 4x6 paper... which I don't need. On top of that it never seems to use much of the light pink so now have about ten full canisters of light pink and slightly less of the light blue. I guess I could just throw them in the landfill. If I did want to use them I would have to buy only the cartriges I needed seperately. Way more expensive. The printer also never seems to stop clicking, beeping and grinding away. It almost never shuts up! : ) Once it starts printing it seems kind of fast but if you factor in all the clicking beeping grinding and buzzing that happens after you hit the print button then it is very very slow!! I used to be a real fan of hp but after having a similar experience with my last hp media centre PC I am now just waiting for them both to die quietly one night. That way I can then justify upgrading to Apple!! For what I paid I expected a lot more value...
This adjustment merely increases the s/n ratio from "atrocious" to "unacceptable". Anyone wanting to play the signal at more than stage-whisper volume will be disappointed.
The A920 All In One Printer from Dell is for light use only. Mine misfeeds paper regularly, so you must be prepared to manually adjust it. That's fine for printing 3 pages but time consuming for 20 pages. The color quality is marginally acceptable: soon after loading a new cartridge the color will have striped effects and no amount of coaxing with the recommended methods has an effect. The speed is slow. If you abandon printing with it for a while you will find that the nozzles of the not-inexpensive ink cartridges have dried irredeemably, requiring replacement of both the black and the color toner although both cartridge reports may read as nearly full. Passable for regular very light use, not suitable for production use.
Like many other reviewers I was very pleased with this product upon purchase. That opinion gradually eroded until now I feel like I wasted my money.The first major disappointment was that the unit is only capable of recording in stereo (L+R). There is no digital audio input, it's two channel analog only. So if you record a movie that's got 5:1 sound you're only going to get the left and right speakers. But I decided I could live with that.Yet, like another poster here, after several months I started seeing problems with the unit dealing with the recordable media. Recordings quit with "disc error" messages, rendering the media (which still isn't exactly inexpensive - about $2 ea for quality media) trash. I had heard that cheap DVD+R media can be a problem so I made sure to buy good product: Maxell, Verbatim, Memorex, Philips. It hasn't made any difference. What started as about a 10% failure rate has turned into 100%. I haven't been able to successfully burn a DVD in over a month despite dozens of attempts.I've contacted Philips customer service and applied their firmware updates which are supposed to correct this. Doesn't help.Maybe you'll get lucky with your unit but I can't say as I'm very happy with mine.
If you buy this, you'll need this phone number 1.866.274.4428. This is product support here in the US. Otherwise if you write them on their site or call in blindly to their general support line, you'll get someone in India. They don't have a clue either.I've been in the business for 12+ years. Trust me. Stay away until they get the kinks worked out. It could be a good product but clearly the business folks got in the way and had this product released before it was thoroughly tested.The software used to connect to the device can cause your Windows box to lag badly during initial login, prevent you from shutting down cleanly, or may not even to connect to the device at all. I had major issue after installing this software (and this was on multiple pc's)The hardware itself has an auto drive shutdown feature. After 8 minutes of inactivity, they go to sleep. Well, they don't always wake back up either when you try to connect. The only solution is to unplug and replug it back in.....this is one of a number of known issues being looked at by development.I bought it, tried to work with support (could not resolve due to issues needing to be addressed by development -> no ETA on fixes either). So, I returned the product to save my dime on this one.
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 put the laser printer into service as soon as it arrived only to find that it is so noisey that it distracts the officem staff.
I too read the reviews and took the risk; and I too, am sorry I did. My pen will be back on it's way tomorrow for a semi-refund. I was extremely disappointed with the IRIS Pen Express. Not only can you NOT scan text that is single spaced, but when you do, it suddenly creates a new language that resembles something like a child who just came up and started punching keys on the keyboard. You can use a piece of paper to cover the next line down, but I still got errors. Scanning is not new to me either, nor are electronics in general. I work with them for a living, so I am confident the error is on the half of IRIS Pen. I gave myself an easy two hours trying to train myself to holding it right, etc. No luck. Speaking of which, it's also hard to hold the pen at exactly the right angle... it won't work right if you don't. You also have to scan in a perfectly straight line almost; easier said than done, trust me. I was using the pen on a desk, on a flat surface... I even used their &quot;test sheet&quot; and couldn't get it to input the right words more than 50% of the time... it was just gibberish. It takes longer to correct the mistakes in the middle of a sentence than it does to type the whole thing out. The application does input data directly to Word as promised... but data doesn't mean &quot;correct data&quot;... it just sorta puts in whatever it thinks you scanned. I would guess my overall accuracy rate was not better than 40-50%.This is actually my first real negative review. I took a risk, and I payed the price. I should have listened to the other reviews here. Hopefully I along with some of these other folks will spare you the trouble of this device. Don't waste your time or money. You can buy a larger scanner, and scan faster with OCR, or heck, even type, that use this device successfully. Hopefully they'll eventually produce a more accurate product.
This seller is totally unreliable. Our credit card was charged immediately, but we never received the printer and were never contacted by the seller even after inquiring about shipment dates. I hope this seller is never used by Amazon again. We will order this printer again after this issue has been resolved.
We purchased our new Toshiba HDMI model # 65H14 and NO ONE has the cables to connect it to Dish high deffinition system! We have looked in St. Louis and Potosi & Farmington! We have not been able to see what HDMI looks like yet! We had to purchase the Dish System 811 from Dish network but if you are a new subscriber you can have one FREE! Thanks for nothing so far! It is so new that no one carries the cables! I have an idea! Why not send the cables with the TV!?
I have no idea how these Sony DVD-R's are even on the market. Bought some on sale at the store and none of them work. They won't initialize in my dvd player at all. Too bad I didn't check on Amazon first. They are non-refundable and the warranty from Sony requires you to send them back via mail for a new set of the same defective product. BUYER BEWARE!
The auto-focus motor on the lens did not work and I had to return it. I love the range of the lens but I was disappointed it did not work.
I tested all tuners I have at home, some VERY sensitive and receiving stations from 60 miles away. Range of this unit in best case was about 1 meter (3 ft). Returned to Amazon the same day I got it
I bought these headphones twice from different vendors and both of them had the same problem only side will work when connnected to the extension chord. Tested it with my mp3, laptop and friends mp3's and the result was the same. Works fine without the extension. Looks like the extensions are defective.
The head set is comfortable but the volume is way too low and very hard to hear the person. I would not buy this model again.
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.
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
The turntable sounds tinny. The CD player worked great for the first day, then the "Open" button wouldn't work on the second day. Returned it to the store the third day.They don't make them like they used to - they just make them look like they make them like they used to.Come to think of it, I've bought a number of Emerson products over the years, and I've regretted every purchase but one. No more for me thanks.
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 purchased this for my husband and it was a huge hassle. The camera itself is fine, but if you want to upload any footage to a computer, good luck. I purchased the ilink cable just to make sure I could do it, but despite having a new, expensive computer and a new laptop, neither had the port necessary to accept the cable. So I had to go to three different stores to find the USB cable necessary. Finally I had video on my computer, but the cd-rom supplied with the camera didn't work. It insisted I couldn't open the main page without macromedia flash, which was already installed on my computer.So, essentially, if you're planning on not having your video on the computer, this camera is fine. Otherwise, it's way too expensive to waste your money on for a whole lot of hassle. I really wish I hadn't purchased it.
This printer is only going to rendure one star from me and that is because it does print out some beautiful prints "when it works right" which isn't very often in my case. As other people have said on here, if you use this printer consistantly it may work correctly....but otherwise if you use it occasionally it is nothing but one headach after another! And this printer slurps ink like there was no tomorrow! I only get about 12 full color page 13*19 prints out of this slurp monster! So 12 pages costs me 60 bucks(for ink) not to mention the paper for this thing is 30 bucks a pkg for 25 sheets. I really don't find that to be of much use to me. And everytime I go to print I have to deal with the machine not working properly due to clogged up print nozzles so then I have to spend extra time waiting for the machine to clean the print nozzles while it is wasting MORE of the precious ink to clean itself...not to mention the ink it just wasted when I tried to print a page and it came out with the wrong colors because the cartridges were clogged and needed cleaned.AND NOW....which is a new problem, I went to print a page today and low and behold...the printer just would not print, and I had JUST installed NEW ink cartridges (60 bucks down the drain)!!!!! It stopped right in the middle of the print job with no clue as to what was wrong because it showed no error! I canceled that print (keep in mind that it just WASTED another 13*19 Glossy sheet of paper (which is NOT cheap) and another half page of wasted ink! And I tried another print job and it did the same thing again! More wasted paper and more wasted ink! I've only had this printer for FIVE months!! I emailed Epson tech support and am currently waiting for a response, I am sure they will fix it since it should be under warranty....but at this point I would rather have my money back!!!!!! The headachs I am getting from this machine is NOT WORTH the 250 bucks I payed for it!
I bought this unit last year and it never received any alerts. I called the company and they said I had it set correctly but I replaced it with another brand located in the same place in my home and it receives all the alerts.
when I bought this I reviewed this way: "charming little radio with great sound; love everything about it; great with iPod; wish I could buy a few more!" Well, almost 3 years later my iPal died. Won't take a charge. $25 battery pack did not work. Need to spend $50 to have repaired plus shipping cost. Do I want to spend close to $100 to fix a $200 radio -- no.
I received a broken 80GB iPod, i am deployed, so therefor i have to send it to the states, and wait for apple to fix it and then wait to get it back! The seller sux!!!!
Product creates smeary images which can be fixed by frequent cleaning of the laser lens.After 18 months of light use, as it gets older and dirtier inside, it begins to think that many of the color cartridges are not installed, rendering the printer incapable of printing. Have not found a solution.Printer makes loud clunking noises under normal use.Manufacturer's support web site is less helpful than most others I have tried.Pros- Good initial priceBottom line: avoid
Everything you read about this being bad is true. zune is garbage. Just save yourself the time and agony and get an iPod instead. Although the Zune screen is bigger, the resolution is the same as an iPod so the picture actually looks worse than the iPod. The music interface is clunky and hard to use and it's just physically big and ugly. The wifi feature is so bad its useless and only works with other zunes.
The manual doesn't tell you this, but you have to reformat the recorder everytime you use it and download audio because it doesn't delete. It stays in the cache. This should be an essential part of the instruction book but it isn't. I learned after having problems and calling the techs.
I have UV filters on all of my lenses. Because the remote sensor is inside the lens, the UV filter blocks the incoming beam from the remote. Something to take note of if shooting outdoors.
I received a 30 Gig Zune back in early July. It was the greatest toy I'd had in 20 years. I raved about how much fun it was. I spent weeks perfecting the music and pictures I wanted on it. I loved it. It was easy to use, easy to update and change, easy to search for music buried in my large files... And then... just in November, I happily downloaded the NEW generation Zune software and it absolutely ruined everything. I can't even imagine what Microsoft was thinking. Why would they destroy this product? The new software is a terrible, terrible, terrible train wreck. The entire Zune project department should be fired. My Zune is now a $200 piece of junk. And there are chat rooms full of people saying exactly the same thing. You can't even get technical help. The Zune won't update. The music and pictures are all wrong. The meager instructions that appear when you plug in the Zune are indecipherable and unhelpful. For example, there is an inexplicable icon to click --if you feel lucky or daring-- that says "Forget this device." That is exactly what I plan to do--forget my device. Luckily, I bought an extended warranty with it in July, and now intend to seek a full refund.
Despite reading negative comments in the other reviews, I decided to try the TuneTalk for myself. I thought that it couldn't be that bad. Since I carry my iPod all the time and I carry a small recorder (m-audio Microtrack 24/96), I thought that I could save myself space in my bag by carrying a small mic for the iPod. I'll tell you my personal pluses and minuses:Pluses:Set up is very easy. You'll be making recordings very quickly.The recordings are clear, but a little hissy, with or without the automatic gain control.And it's very small which is convenient.Minuses:No monitoring through your headphones while recording. You need to do a test recording and then play it back to hear what you're getting.No way to adjust the record volume beyond choosing automatic gain or no automatic gain.I tried 2 different external mics and didn't get them to work properly. I think they needed more voltage for their phantom power.The mic picks up the hard drive clicks of the iPod. So much that it ruins any recording you'd want of, let's say, a recording of birds outside your house.Poor stereo separation.If you need more than a device to record lectures, voice notes or loud music, then this isn't your solution. You get what you pay for and $55 dollars won't get you the quality of units costing $350+. I suppose I should hunt for a better microphone for my Microtrack.I guess I was just a dreamer, hoping for something wonderful with this unit. My unit is heading back for a refund.
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.
LaCie Rugged will not fit into this case but is advertised by Amazon to fit. The hard drive is slightly larger. Chose the LaCie case instead!!
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.
I have had these out of the package for less than 5 minutes and already on here to write a review (and after a decade with Amazon and very, very few reviews, that means something...only when total crap would I waste my time writing a review to serve as a warning to others).Put simply, these are going back - pure warped junk. They close in the center with a little bubble and none of the corners seal shut. Moreover, the soft plastic cases are all warped a little and don't sit perfectly flat/square. Cheap, Chinese junk, not that I expected much more...but they offer little if any protection and are just cheaply made.I could value the stack sitting here about to go back at $7.95, tops.
these aren't bad cases. they don't randomly break like a lot of cases, but they're fairly inexpensive. good buy.
I was told by "Bose Radio" that this product might improve my AMradio reception. It didn't do anything to remove the static and poor reception and was a real waste of money.
Sorry, while I have plenty of Seagate internal drives, this thing only looks pretty. Don't buy it if you expect to use it as an eSATA drive. That's why I bought it, and it was hanging my Vista PC, taking seconds to minutes to wake up from sleep mode, and even after disabling the sleep mode it was starting and stopping during file transfers! Since the utilities only work in USB mode (why?), I assume Seagate didn't pay too much attention to eSATA users, and their tech support wasn't very helpful when I reported my issues.Not a good solution for eSATA users.
After having these headphones for about a year, yesterday they broke when I simply took them off my head! I only use them for gaming at home. They do sound good, but for the price of these headphones, they should be made of better material. Do a google search and you'll find others who's headphones have also broke. I'll never buy another pair of Bose headphones again.
Save your money. It's pure hype. If you listen to more than one station, you have to wade through several audio clips to figure out which one you liked. If you listen to anything but pop, it's useless. It's just a gadget to get you to buy CD's through their web site.
I have this LCD/TV for slightly over 1 year (1 yr 4 mth) and has been using it as a TV. And right around the time waranty is about to expire, we start seeing what is supposed to be black color is replaced by green. Other colors are displaying properly. This problem would come and go: sometimes going to "Fine Tune" set it all the way down and bring it back up would fix the problem for 10 minutes before it comes back again.Since it doesn't happen consistently, I made the mistake of not sending it back to the vendor. Now the warranty expired, and I am stuck with a "green" TV.Watch out for color problem on this TV.
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!
I bought this after many online reviews and I was quite disappointed with it. My main reason is due to the fact that the machine DIED only after two weeks of use. It was in no way mishandled either!!Buy with EXTREME caution.I KNEW I should have bought an iPod.
I got this. It worked fine just twice and thats it. Would not charge iPod Touch i repeat, DOES NOT CHARGE IPOD TOUCH.
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS INSTALLATION KIT I GOT IT BECAUSE IT WAS "8 GAUGE" AND DIDNT COST AS MUCH AS OTHERS. WHEN I GOT IT AND LOOKED AT THE WIRE IT WAS SMALLER AND MORE LIKE A "10 GAUGE"WIRE NOT "8"... THAT SAME PROBLEM GOES FOR THE WHOLE KIT EVERY WIRE THAT COMES WITH THIS KIT IS SMALLER THAN WHAT THEY SAY. THEN WHEN I WENT TO PLUG THE "RCA" CABLE IN ONE OF THE CONDUCTOR TIPS BROKE OFF AND GOT STUCK INSIDE MY HEAD UNIT... THAT PISSED ME OFF! IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY THIS DONT... YA IT IS CHEAPER THEN OTHERS BUT IS IS WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR... "SCRAP WIRE!!!"
HP engineers developed an acceptable product in the IPAQ 5500 series handheld computers. It has many features and capability for many add on features. This is all overshadowed by the lack of customer support. The devices also have a serious reliability ans survivability problem. One drop and your system is out of alignment and you quickly find yourself bogged down in HPs customer support system. They seem to have contracted out customer support to a company in another country and the folks you talk to have no expertice or interest in customer service. If you pursue the issue up the corporate complaint system, it only gets worse. This could be a good product, but with a serious lack of customer support and a very fragile product, you would do well to look elsewhere. If I ever get mine back from IPAQ repair, it will go up for sale and I will look at the new Toshiba handhelds.
I bought this card for a Dell desktop when i setting up a wireless network in my house. Installing the wireless card into the computer wasn't that difficult and installing the drivers/software was a fairly painless process. However, the card had very poor reception and only detected a very weak signal and would continually lose the signal all together. Moving the antenna around did not increase the signal strength appreciably. Even when the wireless router was placed about 10 feet from the computer (with no obstructions between the card and the router), it still did not show the strongest signal possible. Thus, I would so don't buy this card as it is a waste of money.
This product is missing the album that lets you slip in DVD covers. I originally ordered this item from QVC and loved it. I saved so much space by consolidating my DVDs into this compact storage unit. When I decided to buy a second unit, I decided to go with Amazon because I have Amazon prime and the price was comparable to QVC. However, when the unit arrived today, I discovered that the album is not included. In my opinion, the album is important to the system because we can browse the titles easily, my 4-year old can pick his movies on his own, and the album lets me preserve the covers. I'm going to return this item and buy another one from QVC.
I've had several FireLite external drives in the past. I always liked them and, for the most part, was satisfied with them; although, the past two seemed to up and "die" on me when I did not expect any problems. Until they failed, I always found the drives to be reliable and durable.This drive is another story. Maybe it's simply because it's a USB drive, rather than a FireWire drive.It cannot be used to backup files to, as it consistently refuses to complete the assigned actions. It also frequently refuses to accept simple copying of files from another drive --- either a main drive or another external.All in all, I'm disappointed, and I'd pass on this product if I knew then what I know now!
I bought this MP3 player in March to use while working out. Initially, it was great and I found it to be a necessary accessory to my work out. About a month ago the scroll button stopped working so I could no longer skip songs when I wanted to. While this was annoying, I could live with it. This week it stopped working all together. I can press the power button and I see the start up screen and then it just dies. Now I have to go out and buy a new one.
After using this product for about three weeks I am pretty sick of it. While the keyboard is nice, the mouse is what drives me crazy. The left-click button only works about half the time I click it. Considering the left-click is the primary interface with a computer it needs to be reliable. I WOULD NOT get this if I were you. I am ready to throw the mouse against the wall. If I still had the box I would return it.
I just bought a Creative Zen Micro and although the stock buds sound really good, I thought the bass to be a bit lacking and I wanted a sealed ear design for working outside . Well I put them on and immediatly noticed the volume didn't go up as loud as the stock ones which was a surprise because it isn't that loud of a player to begin with and is about the only thing I didn't like . I fiddled around with the different sizes, I jammed them in every which was but the fact is, the sound i got from these were not as clear, detailed or loud as the ones that came with my player. So I guess I'll have to move on... I really did want these to work out because I heard how well they sound. All i can say is they were pretty muddy sounding to me and my girlfriend agreed. MAybe the Shures will be next.
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.
Either I got a bad kit or the gauge was sized by the wire and insulation together because all my other 8 gauge cable I had was much bigger. The RCA cables are fine, the signal wire was very small gauge, didnt end up using the speaker wires. The connectors or terminals were junk as well. Got what I paid for this time.
I recently purchased one of these to replace my 10-year-old HP printer. It has a nice scanner, but after printing 6 or 7 black and white pages, it showed it was almost out of the red and yellow ink, half empty on the blue ink and 1/3 of the black ink was gone.Epson's customer service said to reseat the ink cartridges so I did, but still have the problem. Other printer review sites mention this problem with this and other Epson models. I am still awaiting a response from Epson about what to do next. With all the complaints on the web about this issue, they definitely are familiar with it.My old HP would print hundreds of pages before I had to buy a new color or black ink cartridge. I'm glad I didn't throw it out. All the Epson is good for is scanning. I don't even feel like I can sell it to someone because I wouldn't want to pass this problem along to them.My advice: Do not buy this Epson model, and research well any other Epson you are thinking of buying.
I bought the nano instead of the larger capacity Ipods because it can hold enough audio in the form of podcasts and audio books without having to worry about the delicacy of a hard drive mechanism. In less than a month I've worked through four audiobooks on my one hour commute...some of them 15 hour reads. At a reasonably good sample rate, I can theoretically store nearly 600 hours of audio.I ordered the Belken FM Modulator with the Nano. It works well for in-car listening with the bonus of picking up adjacent vehicle satellite radio listening on occassion...you'd be surprised who listens to Howard Stern!
no FM tuner will sound very good in a 1999 Saturn SC-1...if you are going to get some kind of car hook up for this car just get it hardwired...checkout best buy or cercuit city and tell them u want to get a connecter for ur ipod for ur car...and they will hook you up! do not waste your time with the tuners becuase I bought a dozen different ones and all of them are really staticy and never ever ever have clear reception...from the appalachain mountains to washington DC....they just dont work...in a 1999 saturn sc-1...any other car...maybe...i dont know.
1 out of 5 Don't buy this printer if you want quality output! Tuesday, June 17, 2008A Customer from West Lafayette, INThis printer is NOT user friendly. If it's hooked to a network, only the network administrator can create custom paper sizes. In addition, when printing envelopes it seals the envelopes as it goes through the machine. If you're lucky enough you can grab the envelope and pull it apart before it's totally sealed, but then you have a wrinkled mess on the flap. In addition, it does not pull the envelopes properly from the tray. You must keep just a slight amount of pressure on the top envelope in order to get it to pull correctly. So, picture this, you're keeping slight pressure on the top envelope as another envelope is coming out the machine. You must grab the envelope that just came out of the machine and try to pry the flap up before it is totally useless while keeping pressure on the stack. If you don't need to print envelopes or make custom paper sizes, this printer is okay.
When I first saw them, I loved the layout of the wires. Fitted to one side with a longer right earphone wire. They worked great as far as body fit. The sound seemed fine, but too much sweat will plug them up in my ears. In the last month, I've noticed that the wires are disintegrating. Perhaps it's interaction with sweat, since the affected area would tend to get more. I don't know for sure, but I would pass on these for this very reason. Granted, they were only ~$30, but headphones should last for years. Not months. They should meet their fate because you've crushed, yanked, or pulled on them, and not from defective materials. Grade - D
I guess I should have known better than to buy a microsoft product. They didn't even bother to write drivers for Win2k. God knows I wouldn't expect it to work with my Mac, but their own operating system? Now I'm stuck with a camera I can't use.
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
screen has a large wrinkle on the right side which distorts the picture. No information for problems or contact information was included with the product.
I received my shipment before the estimated delivery time, and the Ultra really is small and sleak and cool looking. But that is all that was good about it. First of all the LED lights were green not blue like in the photos, but I could live that. What I could not live with was that I tried it with three different computers and three different compact flash memory cards and it didn't work once, in fact I think it corrupted my memory cards so I had to run diskchk and fix them. I did not have a problem like this with the same memory cards and one of the same computers with a friend's memory card reader (different brand). I am still trying to get the company to pay for shipping to return the product and get a refund.
I bought this tv on June 9th and had it delivered on the 11th. At first I thought this tv was a great bargain becauase of the price. And then eventutally the cost of the tv begins to make sense. Now for one thing, this tv is defintely very cheap and a great bargain and very affordable for those of you wanting not to spend so much on a plasma. However, I experienced burn-in problems within five days of using this tv and I hardly even used it. I played my xbox 360 for abt an hr & half n it had several images burnt into the screen. BUT, if youve done ur research on plasmas then u know that most plasmas if not all of them have this issue. Also, I have time warner cable and I used an HDMI cable to connect the reciever to the tv. It worked fine but then when i changed channels on the reciever, the tv would completely flip out n show static n make a loud buzzing sound. I would have turn it off n on for it to stop, but it did this again n again. I could've exchanged the reciever with time warner or maybe even bought a new HDMI cable, but both of these worked GREAT with my previous LCD HDTV (Olevia 32"). And then the burn-in issue emerged in a matter of days so i just returned it and now im looking at sony's and samsung's.So, All in all, I would recommend this tv simply because of the cost, but just beware!!! And if you plan on playing games on it...DONT BUY IT! So good luck to those of you who do end up buying this. :)
Not built for actual use, plug wires first separated from wire covering and then pulled loose inside. While I am mobile, I take care to avoid straining the cords, this one is not ready for prime time. Great price point but save your time and money, do what I am doing, buy a better quality cord.
Duravu Bullet Proof Shields for iPod NanoDon't waste your money on these, they don't stay on. Buy a package of 12 Fellowes WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors, they work.
I purchased this camera and the battery pack wouldn't charge at all. Tech support told me to return the camera. Three weeks after contacting customer service through emails in an attempt to have the battery pack replaced, I was told to call customer service. I bought this camera for the dock that recharges the batteries. Now I have no battery pack and a dock I don't really need. It's no more convenient to use the dock than it is to hook the wire to the camera and only the battery pack is recharged by the dock. Regular rechargeables still need a separate charger. If you want this camera, skip the dock and just buy rechargeables and a charger. That's what I ended up doing anyway.
There are brands I trust and ones I don't. Sony has always been a trusted brand. But after buying and returning two of these units for very basic operationing flaws my confidence is shaken. I should have read these other reviews before I made my purchase, but because this unit is a Sony I trusted it would be a superior product. The problems I had in both units are the same ones mentioned by other reviews: When playing CDs in random mode the unit consistently fails to play all the songs before failing to load a CD and quitting. I followed the advice of another reviewer and bought the ONKYO DX C390 6 disc changer. I am hoping I have better luck.
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.
If you purchase a Ugate-3000 keep in mind UMAX's return policy. My Ugate-3000 worked fine for 26 days, then it stopped working. I called UMAX tech support and I was told that it sounded like a hardware failure. I should box it up and send it to them. (I pay shipping) They will take a look at it and if they find that it is broken, they will ship me another one. I assume the turn around time for this has to be at least shipping both ways, which would be two weeks, plus however long they keep it to "look" at it. I suspect that it would be around 3 weeks before I see a new router. I called eCost and because it was less than 30 days, I asked for a replacement. If you can go without a router for a month if yours is broken, think about the ugate 3000.EDIT: This router finally died after the warrantee expire. I would not suggest produces from this company. Try Netgear.
The sound quality of this unit is excellent for its form factor. I also own a Bose unit, and I can't stand to listen to it. The Cambridge unit is by far a superior sounding unit. The radio is great, the controls are pretty nice. BUT... the CD player is broken. It appears to be a design defect. I went through 2 units. On both units the CD player failed after a single CD was played and ejected. After that, it refused to accept another CD into the slot. I really wish they had stuck with a lift-top CD design instead of the motorized slot. I sent them both back, but I may still buy the radio-only version and plug in a separate CD player - the sound is that much better than anything else I've found.
I got this from Amazon for use as an amplifier for my iPhone while riding a motorcycle.Distortion is a major issue with this product.My iPhone's own volume control is louder with less distortion than this product. I am not sure how they can sell a product so poorly designed with excessive distortion. To reduce distortion you have to lower the volume to a point that is lower than the iPhone's own built in volume control negating the reason for having an amplifier in the first place. It is a great concept with poor implementation.I am returning this tomorrow.
I give one star because you cannot assign a &quot;zero&quot; star. We purchased the D-Link DCM 200 cable modem to replace the one we were renting (Toshiba PCX 2500) and wanted to use it in a USB port. Well, the DCM was just the start of our woes. After several tries at installation (and literally several HOURS with tech support from our cable company), we were told that we had to use an ethernet connection--which we did not have.Finally, we installed an ethernet card--only to have failure again. We contacted D-Link; they have a one-year warranty, only they do not provide refunds. They ask that the consumer return the item, and fill out a &quot;cross-shipment agreement&quot; form and include our credit card number. This, I imagine, would ensure the customer would ship the defective merchandise as the replacement is being shipped out. Well, on the form, it states that all returned items are tested. If the item is deemed perfectly functional by D-Link, a 10% restocking fee is assessed to the customer's credit card! You have to read this on their Web site to believe it! How's that for good faith in the customer?! We once bought a coffee-maker and shipped it back--the company (Mr. Coffee) sent us a NEW one! If you want a company who will stand behind their products, DO NOT buy from D-Link!
The sound quality is very good for the price but after only a few uses the wire that leads into the ear set shorted leaving only one ear plug functional. I was not abusive to the set it is just cheaply constructed. Not recommended.
Horrible CD-RW. Burn some music from my computer and the sound is uneven and in some places garbled. And they do not work in my car CD player. I will stick with fujifilm CD-R
I bought this product recently and befor doing it I search for specs on samsung's website. Once I receive it I realize that the main reason I bought it did not worked (DivX playback). Also every image I saw on the net of the 860 had the DivX logo on the player but mine didn't. Bugging blue light when the player is on that almost makes difficult to watch movies in dark rooms.
Hauppage does not support closed captions. If you want to have closed captions, get ATI products.
This router is hard to setup with Vistas although it says it is compatible you have to use a manual process. The manual steps are not easy to understand and then I had to call their customer service three times. On the third call, which each call lasted more than 1 1/2 hours, I was escalated to a senior level technician and was able to set it up. It works well now, but I have to reset it sometimes. I will never purchase another Belkin product and the communications barrier between the customer service agents (in India) is very frustrating.
Very confortable back pack with nice yellow glare stripes for the night ride on a motorcycle. Also it is cool and a good air flow while riding the Motorcycle.I bought this to use it when I ride my Motorcycle. It is comfortable and I think it is a good size for my 17 inch laptop.For my accessories of my laptop, I had to use the inside zipper packet to put my laptop cord but it is not designed for that.Also, the description of this backpack, stays that has front packets for your cell phone, but I could not put my G4 LG in there cause the packet is to small, way to small not even a regular new style phone will fit in there. Also no bottle water packets and last but not least, the way to put the laptop in you have to fold back the straps to be able to slide it in. Overall I will give it a 4.5
We bought this for our daughter and I am very disappointed that it does not record sound with the videos! It was not clearly indicated that I could find on the box or manual that it did not do this!
I bought this "Canon" replacement battery a year ago. It came in Canon packaging the battery is Marked Canon. It never quite fit in the charger the same way the other batteries did. It was always lose. I did a wedding the other day and had to switch batteries. I used this battery and within 10 minutes I noticed the battery was dead. I did some research online after comparing batteries and found out that Amazon sold me a fake canon battery. The battery is crap and won't hold a charge because it clearly doesn't fit in the charger. Looks like i'm out $40 bucks. Why would you sell a battery marked Canon and then provide images that show the difference between real and fake? I wanted to get a REAL battery, now I have a fake one and a pretty nice paperweight.-Mark
Although the filters are fine (not proffesional, but fine) you should be careful with this ad. These filters are announced here as 46mm. They're not. They're 52mm filters that require an adapter in order to be used with 46mm lenses. I already owned more expensive 52mm filters. If I had known this was the case, I wouldn't have bought these at all. So be careful, this ad is incomplete and falacious.
After buying this printer with my IBM Aptiva, I found out they were incompatible. After calling the IBM helpdesk, I was told by the IBM helpdesk that this was a known problem and the 'work-around' was to shut down the system, completely unplug everything but the power cord from the CPU, power it up, shut the system down again, plug in everything BUT the printer, power it up. After it powers up, shut it down one more time, plug in the printer and start it up. Seriously!!!Note: This doesn't always work. If you have an Aptiva, don't buy this printer. If you have this printer, don't get an Aptiva. It's too bad because when the printer did work it was relatively fast for a home user with nice color contrast.
Unfortunately, the player had technical issues initially when opening the DVD/CD bay. I would not recommend this item. It does not play latest DVDs...and it has issues with some VCD formats.
I bought the remanufactured headphones about 3 weeks ago. They didn't work. I thought it was strange that no power source was included for the charging cradle, but a confusing insert with the manual seemed to say that the usa version would work by simply by plugging into the headphones jack. Accessory Genie, the supplier didn't have a clue. I tried to reach Sennheiser but got the usual run around choosing options and leaving messages. Finally, Accessory Genie sent a replacement unit. It didn't work either and no power source was included. I finally reached Sennheiser. Ultimately we figured out that at least some of the remanufactured units have been repackaged without the power unit. The headphones might be great but if you get a set w/o a power source, they don't work so good. I'm told my power source is on the way.
Product does not work (CDs are not read) and I do not see any service listed in Brazil for Onkyo. It was sold as new, not as refurbished, but it had a bump on the side. What action can I take?Onkyo DXC390 6 Disc CD Player
I bought these and it sucks!!! The only thing that is good about this is the comfort and can block outside sound. (3 different sizes....wow....(sarcastic)) You cannot share headphones because this is the type that goes behind you. If you have a lot of earwax....it will catch it!!! Yuck!!! The bass is okay, but not as loud than the other ones. The case that came with it was small and I dont know how to use it. The Sony MDRE828LP is alot better. It has the same amount of bass, louder sound, and the wind up case is well worth it. Oh yeah....its 3x smaller in $.
Dies after Nano battery is about 75% of full charge. Excellent sound quality when it works.
The same thing happened to me. It melted the casings off of the bateries. I thought it was the batteries and bought new ones. Then it melted the battery case and fried the mouse. I'm trying now to get my money back.
The iRock's sound quality is on par for most of these FM transmitters, they all sound bad. I was aware of the sound limitations when I bought the iRock, my big issue is the design and placement of the power button. It is set up in such a way if you put it in your glove box (or just about anywhere) you can guarantee something will press the power button and run down the batteries. Very frustrating. The iRock also limits you to only four station radio choices, 88.1, 88.3 etc. Since I live in Boston, a fairly large city with many, many colleges, those frequency are being used. So the iRock is useless for me when I am downtown. As soon as I get out of the city I'm fine. There has to be a better unit out there.
I used this tape to videograph a wedding and the quality of these dv tapes were very unreliable. I ended up with lines running across half of my video. Don't buy this these tapes if what you are taping is at all important!
Supporting previous reviews, this case does not fit the NV11,not even close, thus any quality descriptions are irrelevent. It is unfortunate that Amazon (and other camera shops) have an option to buy this case with this camera. However, the NV11 does need a case.
1. You do not receive the bag that is pictured...there are no handles2. I cant see how this THIN bag is goign to actually protect the tablet.3. There is a slot for your pen but there is no way to carry the mouse in the bag .I'm sure case logic puts out a better quality bag
Out of the box, it did not work. I tried restarting it an additional three times as well. Don't waste your time or money.
This is what happened when you don't believe the review.I'm intrigued by the look that appear on the web of this product and found a great deal at compusua. They sold it for $49.99, I rushed order and picked it up, afraid that it's special price won't last long.The minute I saw it, yuck !, you can see the bad quality built even in the package. The plastic, the connector, the labels, all of it... yuck. It looks so good on the web.Then well, it's such a good price, I'll try. I haven't left Compusa and tried several time in my car with Sony T150, wait and wait. Read the manual and find out what've I done wrong. It's still not providing any electricity to my notebook.The adapter is such and ugly and awkward design. I don't know why it has to go so wide sideway. This is not a door key that you need a wing span to torque open something. It's hitting my protruding battery of T150 and it's just so so so ugly.So, I went right back and exchange it for Kensington 33501 which look much better, better plastic quality, a bit pricey (in store $79.99) but the most important. It works right away - oop, haven't read the manual yet.BTW. This is the 2nd Targus brand that I found common features (the other one is Bluetooh minimouse) - bad quality built, expensive, not working (or partially working). I guess no more Targus brand for me.
Unit had no continuity at jack. I cut it aprt, soldered the wires to the jack, and now it works fine. I give it ZERO stars as arrived, 3 stars for function after I fixed it, so 1.5 stars
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!
In spite of other reviews i took a chance and ordered this scanner anyway. Hoped i woudl get lucky. Not today. After about 30 minutes i finally got it to scan one card and that was it. Back in the box and Back to Amazon it goes. What a waste of time. And ditto on the customer service - i was on hold for about 30 minutes before giving up.
I thought this would be my "be all end all" monocular, and it seemed to have a lot going for it; light weight, nice objective size, alleged Zeiss quality, etc., but what a disappointment. The optics are not great. Chromatic abberations are reasonably well corrected, but the image suffers from softness at the edge of the field and is not terribly impressive. IMHO, it is nowhere near what I would expect from Zeiss. Admittedly, I am a bit of an optics freak, but this means that I have a good basis for comparison (Nikon, Tele Vue, Leica). I ended up selling this monocular to a backpacker, and I hope he is enjoying it, but for me this thing just didn't cut it, and I would imagine anyone else with a discriminating eye would feel the same way.
I received the HP inkjet cartridge in good shape, installed the color cartridge in my printer to find out it did not work, so I checked the date on the packaging and it turns out the date for this prodict had expired 2 1/2 years ago, the ink drying up. I was not very happy and sent a letter to the vendor letting them know I was not happy they are selling out of date products and should return my money.
The LCD seduces you at first with a decent display, but components are cheap. The monitor died just when the one-year warranty expired. Sceptre has a growing reputation for marketing unreliable products. I would NOT recommend this product and will not buy Sceptre again.
I tried connecting several different old ps2 mice to my various Windows computers using this thing with no luck. I should have just bought a new USB mouse instead of this.
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.
First let me tell you I already own a Samsung 50" DLP pedestal (HL-P5085W)and a Samsung World Cel phone. Both products are outstanding and never had any problems. I ordered this TV on November 19, 2005. I finlly received it on 12/05. There was no shipping damage and all looked good.However after I pluged it in the TV will (still) turn on. The LED in the front starts to blink and then turns itself off. I contated both Amazon and Samsung on 12/06/05.Amazon stated it is not there problem and good luck with your TV. (I call it a boat anchor)After the first 9 days of talking (Some times yelling) Samsung they could not get anyone to fix my TV. I live more than 50 miles away from the closest authorized repair center, and they would not approve the mileage charge to come to my house. Mind you I live in a relatively large city in northern Ca. On day 9 I was told that my issues have been escalated to the executive support center and they will contact me in 1 to 2 days. Well on day 3 Still not receiving a call, I called again and was transfer to that executive department. Thats were the woman (Grace) told me ( in more PC terms) that I was an idiot for buying a TV on line. After confirming that Amazon WAS an authorized reseller of Samsung TVs, why she would make such a statement. No answer. She (Grace) promised to call me back in 10 min. with a resolution to my problem. Well a day and a half later I called back to find out why Grace did not call me back in 10 min. as promised. Day 14 called the support center again the first guy hung up on me, however the second time I ASK TO BE TRANSFERED TO THE NATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER. Where someone had some authority to approve the repair and travel cost to my home.Day 19 Repair center still waiting on parts from Samsung to fix what I now consider my Brand New B STOCK TV.So I can't really give a review of this Samsung TV just yet.
A $10 cable does the same thing. Do not believe the hype. Monster is overpriced and people are starting to realize it. Its digital, 1s and 0s. Either it reads it or it doesnt.
This is simply a security camera. It has no mic or battery pack! Useless as a helmet type camera setup.
This unit had great sound, but died after a couple of years of very light use. I wouldn't buy it again.
Please note that it is no longer possible to get ANY customer support, warranty coverage nor even downloadable manuals or upgrades. Purchasing a Cyberhome model of any kind is a poor proposition, owing to their high rate of failure, and, oh, that detail about their being out of business. [...]
I ordered this product because I often fly overseas and try to work inflight. I am also traveling for weeks at a time, and the thought of consolidating my OEM AC adaptor and my other DC only adpator was a dream. I used the product for about two weeks, then it failed. Targus was good about sending me a replacement, although it took nearly three weeks. I left for another trip across Asia the next day, and the replacement product (same model) failed after one week of use. Unforutnately, the only other AC/DC adaptor available in the Singapore airport was the same product. I had no choice but to buy another one, because I had puposely left my OEM adaptor at home. But the one in Singapore cost me 60% more than what I paid in the US. I also had to lug around the failed adaptor for another week, so I could return it to Targus for replacement. Targus has promised to send me a different model, the 70W AC/DC Universal Adaptor, as a replacement. We'll see.... Recommendation...try Kensington or another alternative...
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.
After numerous attempts to set it up, I gave up and bought a NETGEAR router and was up and running in ten minutes. This is the second time I have tried to use a Linksys router and both times was unable to make it work.
This thing came in it's shiny new packaging and when i plugged it in, it didn't even work. brand new out of the package it wouldn't charge the battery. i even bought a second brand new battery thinking "ok maybe my old battery has just given up." nope, the old battery was good. i ended up having to spend twice as much for a multi-charger at radio shack that charges every type of battery ever made ON TOP of what i paid Amazon for this thing, and the new battery which i couldn't return because i opened it. i will never buy sanyo anything ever again, and i absolutely understand why practically no stores in southern California carry sanyo products or accessories. i only bought this charger to begin with because someone gave me the camera it goes to for free. apparently they were fed up with the piece of crap too.
Most of the good reviews I have seen were from people who just bought this MP3 player. If you notice the on,off and volume switches on the top, they are plastic. It looks like metal but they are not. You can only bend or press plastic too many times before it breaks off. I called the company about this and they wanted $99 to fix it. Anyone knows you can't press on a plastic piece over and over again. They told me tough luck. Sure it was nice for the first week but who cares if its inoperable in a month!
The reviews all are misleading on this item. The actual size of the case is 10 Inches x 11 Inches (approximate). All the other reviews are for other products than the one shown in the ad which does not specify laptop size other that the brand (Think Pad). I am not pleased that 17" screens are mentioned in all of the reviews and buried at the bottom of the reviews is the statement that the review is for an alternate selection which when investigated turns out to be an entirely different product.
0 out of 4 discs that I tried to make either did not complete the burning or failed the verification. Strangely enough, those that finished burning (even with failed verification) seems to work ok, though I did not extensively test all the files in my burned disc.I ended up trading it with someone else at work.Switched to Verbatim brand discs and all is now well.
When I first bought these things I noticed a nasty little buzzing noise, especially when I listned to my MP3's. It gets especially bad if I try and turn the sound up. It's a step up from my laptop's speakers, but not by much. I have a great pair of cambridge soundworks speakers at home and they've lasted me several years. These make me wish I had brought THOSE with me to college.
It seems that a good percentage of the reviews here complain that the player just doesn't work right. I should've listened. Maybe it's only some of the players, but mine is one of them. I could go through all the problems with "no disc" and the system hanging and refusing to let me reach certain scenes, but it's not worth it. I guess you can buy one and play roulette, but it's just not worth the savings. Pay for quality, or at least mediocrity. This is just garbage.
Amazon delievered as quick as could be in time for our wedding. It was a last minute idea to get disposable cameras for guests to take their own photos. Well, they got used, but the quality was really bad...most of the frames didn't wind properly, so we wound up with 2 scenes on the same photo. They didn't do well in low light either. Wasn't worth the expensive price of processing. Oh well...
Purchased(2)printers, both lasted less than 3 years. I thought HP was trying to make money on the toners, but it was cheaper to replace them with a higher quality Brother Color Laser. I have dozens of HP models and most of them last more than 5 years. Maintenance parts were too high price. Cheaper to buy a new printer. Had good luck with CP1518i but it's slower.
I have a light meter that uses an obcure 1.35v px13 battery. I found it at Wein Cell. I ordered two as the unit requires two to operate. Unfortunately one of the first two batteries was corroded in the package. They sent a replacment immediately and it too was corroded. The blister packs are clear and if you look, you can see grey fuzzy corrosion on the batteries. So after several weeks, my light meter is still inop. Sending the two corroded ones back as requested and waiting for another replacement.Their attentino to this problem so far has been fine. Just drawn out now.
I put them in my smoke detector about a month and a holf after I received them. They didn't work at all.
I write programs for a living. This keyboard and mouse are not going to work for me. Too bad I distroyed the packing, durring the unwrapping. I guess I'll give them away to one of my kids.The mouse doesn't work left handed.The "F" Keys are too small.I use the "Insert" key hundreds of times each day and Logitech moved it. (Cntl-Insert to copy into the clip board)I have a belkin KVM switch and use 'Scroll Lock', 'Scroll Lock', to switch between computers. Logitech forces you to use a new key 'F Mode' to click 'Scroll Lock'Usless ChangesThe Insert, Home, End, Delete, Page Up, Page Down, and Scroll Lock keys were moved. That one feature, changes this keyboard from great to junk.
I bought this as a lower priced remedy to wiring difficult to wire ethernet jacks. But even after an hour with tech support, we couldn't make it work. The tech support person told me I'd be better off hard wiring a jack. Instead, I bought a Netgear HDXB101 kit, which worked flawlessly. Sometimes, it just makes sense to spend a little more and save the headaches.ZyXEL PL100KIT HomePlug Powerline 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter (Starter Kit -- 2 Units)Netgear HDXB101 Powerline HD Ethernet Kit
I've had two HP printers in my life, and I developed a deep hatred for both of them. This one jams more often than not, doesn't load the paper properly, is very slow, and constantly gives me error messages. It refuses to scan because it didn't come with the driver or software that will do that. I waste tons of paper because it can take five or six sheets before the printer decides to print something out right. The ink cartridges are expensive, but they only last a month or two. Right now, I have to have some things printed out for tomorrow morning, and the printer has decided it doesn't like the color red and won't print anything red. I can't get new printer cartridges because nothing is open.Do not buy this printer. You will regret it.
Waste of money. It doesnt hold on to the plugs. Buy the Belkin. Better quality fer sure. Worth the money, too.
Laura's comments are not outrageous. While this printer DID work out of the box (on a MAC) great and I like the quality of color, speed, etc.; I have had continual problems with the Photo Conductor Units(PCU) about every 3-4 months. I've had the machine for about 16 months now, only have 8700 copies total and I've had to replace the color & B&W; each twice and the Intermediate Transfer Unit once. It's a love/hate relationship for me. So far corp. has comped things but its been like pulling teeth. They finally sent a tech out and he had probs too; so I feel confindent it wasn't just me...Great when it works, but you could buy a new machine every year for the $$$ spent on supplies---What do you think, has anyone every done THAT?
I purchased these to replace my EX71's which I still have but the ear pieces were worn out. I liked the design without the extender better than the 71 model but they just fell apart as the rubber wore out to bare wire in a matter of weeks. They sound good, and are comfortable but just constucted of poor quality material on th wires.Now that I look closer, I see lots of similar complaints and they are now 50% off to dump them. I have returned them for a refund but was charged a hefty fee, so buyer beware!
Everybody kept telling me I should only trust Canon, that it had the best picture quality and features etc etc, but I've found HP to be a trustworthy brand and so I decided to buy this for my husband's birthday. It's working out great. It's very user-friendly - you don't need to sit down and read a 200-page manual to use many of the advanced features. It's just the right size, the video quality is very good, it came with a free memory card... And it looks great!The only way to make this camera would be to make the LCD display bigger and give it a longer battery life - but then those are two things that I'd like to have in unlimited quantities (i.e. I'm never going to be *satisfied* with whatever's on a real camera), and both the screen size and battery life in this camera are actually fine.Above was my original review. Now for the bad stuff. After 2 years of medium use, the battery became a joke. It would charge up fully only to say quarter full after being disconnected. At one point the camera didnt come on at all so had to do a hard reset. Then there was the image issue. Faint horizontal lines ruining the picture. From online forums, this seems to be a CCD sensor issue so the camera had to be replaced.It is no wonder HP stopped making digital cameras.
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.
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.
I tried out this webcam on H.P. and Compaq computers, both running Windows XP; I could never get the Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000 to work. I gave up. Now Tiger Direct is making me pay return shipping so they can replace this worthless unit with a replacement that probably won't work either.
It works flawlessly the first time day. A day or two later it starts to miss key strokes and or simply not register the device. I've found that I can remedy the issue where it won't recognize the keyboard - just take the batteries out and put them right back in. It works every time, which is a pain in the ass, but I'm too busy to bother with sending it back again. I sent the first one back in hoping it was a fluke, but apparently not.I tried everything. It's within 10 feet, no obstructions, exchanged the batteries, tried another usb port etc. It's a shame too b/c when it does work, the mouse ball is great, the keys and their location are ergonomic.All I can think of is the possibility the 2.4 Ghz spectrum is busy in my area. I'm in an apt and I'm sure nearly everyone has a router that's 2.4 Ghz. Bluetooth probably would have been better for my situation, 5+GHz would have been even better...
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.
I was diappointed in this case because my 9 inch DVD player did not fit in the case. The battery on my 9 inch player clamps on the back of the player so it extends the size by several inches. The return policy was also disappointing. I had to sell it on Ebay just to break even. I would not purchase from ANTOnline again because of their return policy. This of course is my fault for not paying more attention. So don't make the same mistake I did.I purchased this one instead: Targus DVD001 13 Portable DVD Player Case.This model does not mount on the back of a car seat, it is strictly for carrying the player with you. That was all I really needed anyway. It costs more but the case is large, carries extra CDs and all the attachments with the player. It came with Amazon's guarantee which is terrific! So I am extremely pleased with the new case.
Used this product for 12 months and just received the H03 code. Tried to fix using recommendations, but didn't work. Total waste of money.
This is a useless product because of it's design. As it is really thin from the front the drive tends to break. I had 2 of them and one broke while taking it out of my laptops USB port, even the other one is getting loose now so I am using that one with care. I have others which work just fine. The sleek design comes at the cost which is not worth the shot. Total waste of money.
Three months out of warranty and power supply failed. I see no reason to bother with their customer "support" given its notoriously poor quality.As for Dell in general, I decided never to purchase from them again when they failed to supply replacement packing slip to allow (...) my purchase of the 4600. Long story made short -- Dell has no integrity.
Have one these for a short time. Case will come unlatched and phone will fall to ground. Belt clip springs out and does not stay clip to belt. I gave it one star because the case looks nice and durable. Other than that there is not much good to stay about it. I am a long time palm user, this has to be one of the worst products made by palm.
I purchased my Compaq a bit more than three months ago and for the first two months I loved it. I used it everyday, finding the Compaq to be a powerful tool. Unfortunately my machine has developed a few significant bugs over the past two weeks. First, my 'Today' screen (overview of appointments and to do's) began to only paritally appear. It brings up the top banner and does not refresh the bottom half of the screen. Now my unit is 'stuck' on the password screen and I can't do anything with it.This would be a great tool if Microsoft could get its act together.
I bought three of these nifty looking items and they should have worked well except that some of the wing nuts in each package would not screw on past the second rotation. Made it impossible to attached the wheels securely. I had to go to the hardware store only to discover that the threading in the items was not permitting the wind nuts to screw on fully. I bough several washers and hex nuts and managed to get the job done. Pity. The product is otherwise well make and looks fine and hold the computers well. Not suitable for newer, narrow slim profile desk tops as the minimum width is too wide to hold them surely.
I've purchased 3 of the LinkSys RVS4000's in the last year. The first one worked great for 7-8 months, then suddenly stopped working, wouldn't reset back to factory defaults either. I purchased a second RVS4000 because my config file with all of my settings is compatible with it and had nothing but problems getting the device connected. I'm constantly having to go to my data center to reboot, and restore the device. It's a total pain and I highly recommend you stay away from this device. The only good thing about LinkSys that I can say is- when I called for support I wasnt routed to some International Help Desk... I was going to use a Belkin device to replace the RVS 4000 but since I couldnt understand their foreign support rep, I returned my Belkin router.
This works great for what I need but does NOT charge my ipod nano. One star for lying
Very dissappointed with this radio. I gave it to my Mom as a gift and 'she' returned it to me because it did not work. :(
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?
I bought this router based on the outstanding record of years of reliable service that Netgear equipment delivered.The list of of features is impressive:1. 108Mbps Wi-Fi support / with WPA-PSK encryption2. A built-in SPI Firewall4. 4 Port-switch5. Fairly easy configuration.6. All at a very attractive price.However, the impressive list of features is undermined by very poor firmware/hardware design, exacerbated by lack of real technical support. Of course, there seem to be positive experiences for other Amazon customers, which are probably mor of exception than the rule with this model.As for myself, of three installations I've done with this router, two have constant problems with router dropping connections/rebooting constantly, sometimes as often as several times per hour. The installation that works is attached to DSL modem, while the two that do not - are connected to cable modems. Since, as I've mentioned, the only support you can get without going "Premium", is a non-technical person well-versed at reading from a very short script, a lot of debugging has to be done by experimentation and scouring the Internet for clues from other users. Theories on solving the abundant problems range from replacing power-supplies [...]Even then, there are no guarantees. Netgear's response - upgrade the firmware and power-cycle everything. And, so that you know, if you fry the unit in the process, you have to pay for shipping the defective unit back to Netgear! Unless you are a UK customer, as was revealed to me by one of the tech. support representatives.To be short, spare yourself the trouble and aggravation and buy a Linksys WRGT54, which is solid as a rock. It "only" goes to 54Mbps on the wireless side, but beets WGT624 both in range and stability. Plus, WRTG54's antennas are removable. And did I mention that firmware is embedded Linux and if you know what you are doing, you can customize your own. Or just download it from plenty of websites?You choose...
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!!
15 MINS TO SET UP 5 HOURS WITH TECH SUPPORT, NEEDLESS TO SAY CAMERA DID NOT WORK WHEN TRING TO VIEW IT FROM THE WEB AT A REMOTE LOCATION. TECH SUPPORT TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE NOT TRAINED ON THIS CAMERA, THAT IT WAS TO NEW, AND HAD ME DO EVERYTHING BUT MAKE IT WORK. THEY HAD ME UPGRADE MY DI624'S FIRMWARE PING THE NET AND JUST RUN ME AROUND WHAT A PAIN IN THE BUT. DLINK HAD NO CLUE AND NO ONE TO HELP ME. AM CALLING CORPORATE BUT NO ONES HOME.BY THE WAY I AM USING COMCAST (ATTBI) CABLE AS MY ISP MAYBE THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT BUT THEY SAY NO.
My order has NOW been postponed twice. The company that is shipping Needs to send it overnight! I am very dissatisfied at this time! I purchased a 2 year warranty for this item that started almost a month ago!
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.
It worked perfectly as long as my laptop was the only computer being used wireless, but when another computer joined in hard wired, I kept getting bumped off the connection. There was also only one outlet for a direct connection - most annoying if you have more than one computer that you want to connect without using wireless. It was no use at all to me and I returned it.
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.
I rented this lens and most of my images came out blurry. If I had been able to use a flash, the images may have come out better(?). So, I'm guessing that in low-light situations, where you cannot use a flash, get an L lens.
The prior review is right on. I purchased a 400 tx a few years ago. It never worked quite right, but I thought it was the installation. I finally determined that it was the unit. I sent it in for service for $75. When it came back, it did not work right, although it was a different problem. After 90 days, Humminbird would not touch it without another $75, even though it Humminbird's repair caused the problem. Stick with a company that stands behind its products.
I bought this new and couldn't even set it up because there was some stuff missing from the firmware. The people I bought it from didn't even ask me to send it back and still gave me a refund.
My mom bought this for me for my birthday in 2007. It's been good until about 2 weeks ago. I had my USB setting on Auto Detect which supported folders, and now Auto Detect doesn't work on my computer so I've been forced to use the MSC or whatever which doesn't have folders. I have no problem with transferring music files (except for the mp3 or wav tags at the end of the song titles) but I can't find anything that I recorded so I can transfer it from my mp3 player to my computer. It would be good if MSC was fully covered in the pdf file they have but it's not so it's frustrating. I know a big problem I had also was that I would charge it but it seemed like the battery was uncharged even if I wasn't using it, which was just strange.
About every month, I need to swap the three batteries on my wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. With non-rechargable batteries, this gets expensive!I've now been using some old rechargeable Ni-MH batteries that I found laying around for about a year. Although they don't last quite as long as traditional batteries, rechargeable batteries over the long run they do save money.After so many uses, any rechargeable battery won't hold as much charge and will need eventual replacement. A rechargeable AA battery with typical "light" use should last 1-3 years. The batteries I've been using were already several years old! Being that my rechargeable batteries were already old to begin with, I decided it was worth buying replacements.These batteries on Amazon are pretty inexpensive. So, I decided to order them.I used the same "smart" charger that I use with my existing Ni-MH and Ni-CD AA batteries. The smart charger will only charge the individual batteries only as much as needed, then in "standby" mode applies a very small "trickle" or "pulse" charge to maintain them fully charged until ready for use.After the charge went low on my keyboard, I swapped the batteries with these that I bought recently at Amazon.My wireless keyboard uses 3 AA batteries (or "cells" for purists out there). So, I was left with an extra forth battery. Wasteful?It worked fine for that night. Next morning while checking e-mail before work, I got a battery low warning... moments later, lost connection. I checked each individual unit and found the defect - one had ZERO volts! One of the cells died prematurely within hours of first use!Since my keyboard uses 3 AA cells (not 4), I was able to use the forth AA cell to replace the defect. I guess this time around, my keyboard using an odd number of cells wasn't so bad!Some may argue that it is improper to use rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline batteries in electronic equipment since the "full-charge" voltages differ slightly, However, they work fine in low-drain items such as keyboards and mice. Also, my keyboard would have no way of damaging the individual AA cell that went bad on me.Just be aware when purchasing low-cost generic products is that sometimes you end up losing out on your investment if the product fails prematurely. Sometimes, it is actually cheaper to spend a little extra on a name brand - you can almost be sure the product won't fail on you.Amazon is great with returns, but being this was a very inexpensive purchase, it is not worth the effort to return the product.I hope the remaining 3 AA cells won't fail on me...
This router has a number of issues. Part of it maybe because I have some PCs running Win XP and others running Win 7. However, no such issues with other routers, including my 7 year old Belkin.Signal is weak - even in an apartment. PC does not connect easily to router - shows message "acquiring wireless signal" and just stays in that mode. Have ended up wasting a ton of time configuring and trying to get this to work. Tech support is also not able to help. Replaced it with a $10 router from Verizon that has been great.Definitely the worst router out there - stay away!!
I have been shooting DSLR for about 3.5yrs and have owned this bag for the last 2 of those years. I bought this bag because of the many good reviews but I guess those reviews are from new owners. After owning this bag for over 2yrs, my main complaint about this bag is that the main zipper is CHEAP.This bag is fine for the XT and some smaller lenses but I wouldn't put a 20D or bigger camera in here. Likewise, I wouldn't use this for anything like the Canon 200mm f/4.0L or larger lens in here. The zipper teeth are cheap and weak! After about 1yr the teeth of the main zipper would pull apart under minimal fatigue or very little effort.I am too poor to spend $100+ on a bag, so what I do now (and have done since this problem started) is to cradle the bag with my right arm (thru the shoulder harness) with the logo side of the bag pressed against my chest. Someday, when I have extra money, I will buy a proper camera bag whose quality and strength will last longer just 1 year.Remember, you get what you pay for and don't think that you're getting a quality bag for $26 (the sale price as of this writing). I'm also hoping that Canon will read this review and use a zipper strip with stronger gripping teeth that won't pull apart easily with minimal effort.
The problem with all of these great reviews is that they were probably written soon after purchasing this remote. I'll agree that at first, I was very happy with the learning capabilities and use of this remote and it's the only remote I had to have on my coffee table. Then after about 6-7 months I noticed some frequently used keys (volume, channel, pause, stop...) had to be pressed harder and harder to get them to work. Eventually, after about a month of this, those keys stopped responding at all. (Someone else noted the same problem in another review here.)I returned it (I had an extended warranty on it which I purchased from the store) and they gave me a brand new one. Lo and behold, after 5 or 6 months, the exact same thing happened and by 7 months the same keys stopped responding again. By now, my "extended warranty" had expired, so I was forced to reprogram common functions to other keys. (I.E. Volume became buttons #1 &4, pause was #3, channel up and down arrow up and down etc.) one by one all of these keys ended up not responding as well until finally I was down to about 4 keys on the entire remote which would respond at all. All this after only 2 years. It's as if i went through 8 remotes with all the programming over and over and now, I again have 5 remotes on my coffee table. Piece o' junk...
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.
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'.
This product worked great for the first couple of months I had it. I dropped it, stuffed it in my purse near my car keys, and nary a scratch. However, I use the battery/USB slots a lot, and neither has an opening where you can access them, so I would take the whole cover off every time I wanted to re-charge my battery or upload pictures. By month 3 of this abuse, it completely tore in half. So if you don't use the camera often and don't need to re-charge a lot, or if you're willing to modify the silicone case to your needs, go for it. I'm considering getting another one myself, but will definitely take an Exacto knife to it this time around.
This camera could be great, small, compact, SD based, has a funky little adapter for weird shots and fun. But for some reason Samsung chose to make the files you record tagged with "SEDG". No I do not know what that means, other than the fact that if you have a mac you'll do nothing but crash every single video viewing application you can get your hands on. Im in the film field and fairly quick with technology,I've downloaded and researched for about a week since I got it. You won't be able to watch one frame of what you've shot, let alone edit it. If you have a PC maybe it works, but as of today, July 07, this product is completely Mac unfriendly. Stay away.
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 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 bought the Cannon S500 to replace a 15 year old HP Lasejet II, and to add color capability. The color is nice but the printer is no replacement for the Lasejet! I was unable to print anything from any of my old DOS programs and even a simple "COPY XXX.TXT PRN" command did not work.I complained to Canon and they wrote back "Unfortunately the S500 is not compatible with MS-DOS applications. I apologize for any inconvenioence this may cause. We look forward to assisting you in the future."I thought all non-postscript printers had HP PCL compatibility but the current Canon line does not. The PC Mag review of the S500 did not alert me to this limitation and none of the Canon ... S500 advertising mentioned it either.Am I the only PC using dinosaur who still depends on DOS capabilities?
This unit does not transmit in the sparsely-used portion of the FM spectrum below 88.3 Mhz, making it difficult to use in a metropolitan area where many commercial FM stations are in operation. I found it's in-home coverage area to be completely unsatisfactory, unless the transmitting power is adjusted by making an unauthorized "user modification" which requires opening the unit (and invalidating the warranty). An article that has been posted on the internet describes how to open the unit and make a screwdriver adjustment to increase the power. It works; however, it's not as easy as described. I could not remove and replace the back cover without breaking the input-level control knob, which extends through the case.
This camera was worthless. It cost me a lot of money, and the quality was horrible. It took a long time for the pictures load and it had a slow shutter speed. This camera didnt even last for 6 months. and even before that a lot of times it wouldn't turn on right away and I would have to turn it on and off several times before it would start up. It was a very poor quality camera, for a lot of money. I dont recemmend this camera to anyone.
you are not going to hear,any bass sound with this device.if you can pay five dollars more for something better, do it.
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've also had a lot of trouble with this mouse.1. The receive range is very short and seems to be blocked by my laptop screen.2. It doesn't respond sometimes after the computer is restarted.3. You need to remove the batteries to avoid running them down. It needs an on/off switch.There are much better travel mice out there. I'm going from an optical mouse with a cord for better reliability.
My LaCie drive was used to back up my Macbook Pro, was used very little and finally refused to mount, with a clicking noise. Data loss ensued. I do not recommend these products, as the internal drive is of very poor quality and reliability.
First the shift keys stopped working, and then the entire keyboard died. Switching USB's did nothing. As it stands I paid twelve dollars for a one-month keyboard. I'll update this review if it somehow starts working again.
This lamp was described as having an on and off touch on the lamp. This is not so.
This is definately what you pay for. Its not even CLOSE to 8GA. I went and spent 50 bucks on a real 8GA wiring kit and just putting the wires next to eachother showed the difference. Please reconsider before buying this product. What a dissapointment.
If you intend on buying this camera.. please dont ever use it. If you break it you'll never get it fixed, HP are a terrible company, from other reviews/comments i have read HP dont repair any cameras they will only replace. This camera cant be replaced and the R607 is actually one of their most basic models, really not worth it. I will never buy another HP product. I now own two of these Harajuku Lovers cameras because one of them was broken (very easily). HP or any of their repair companies wont have anything to do with it and getting it fixed elsewhere will cost double the price of the cameras worth. Just do yourself a favour and dont buy this camera.
expensive piece of junk. the power cable broke off when i was trying to get it to restart (stopped working for no apparent reason). top it off, very low powered cheap fan, so i'm sure that if i had carried on using it, the hard drive would have eventually died in that plastic coffin, due to lack of heat dissipation.
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 used these cables between an HDTV and a cable box. The difference between these and the standard cables provided by the cable company (3 plug video and 2 plug audio) is minimal at best. The only advantage to the HDMI cables is one cable only. If you are buying them to improve picture/audio quality...DONT WASTE YOUR $. I tend to think the hype re HDMI CABLES in general is much to do about notrhing.
I just received these today and I don't know if I just received a bad pair but these don't even come close to the Ipod earbuds I've been using, wich are much clearer and louder. I have to turn the volume all the way up just to hear them like my Ipods wich I have at half way. I did a comparison and these just don't match up to what people have been saying. Like I said maybe mine are defective. I haven't been able to do anything to them to sound as good as my old ones. Very dissapointed.
I bought one from "allways-satisfied" it was very slow in the beginning then it stopped working forever!!actually I was surprised with the price it was only $37.88My advice is that you have to buy from Sony only.
A terrible product for several reasons:- As others have said, the battery does not hold a charge.- It cannot be used outdoors; it over exposes every shot. Even when used indoors on a sunny day, the photos are a huge white glare.- Close-up photos are completely out of focus.This was one of the worst purchases I've ever made!
I purcahsed this camera a year ago. I have been continuously disappointed in it. The picture quality is far from impressive. Its easy to use and thats about the best I can say about it.
I ordered a few of these, because USB keyboards sometimes don't work with programs that boot into DOS mode (such as hard-drive scanning utilities).However, I was disappointed to find out that these do not work with my Microsoft Comfort Curve keyboard. After some discussion with the seller, they sent me out another adapter (purple in color, like the PS/2 color code for keyboards) but that did not work either. The pinout is apparently the same on both adapters, so we didn't expect it would make a difference.Apparently some keyboards do not support the USB/PS2 conversion, so be aware of that when buying these adapters.
This printer was cheaper than most comparable models and it is easy to see why. The biggest rip off is the ink. The ink cartridges are small and hold very little ink. With my old HP 500 Desk Jet I replaced the black inkjet cartridge maybe once a year at most. I have owned this printer for six months and I have already had to replace the black cartridge twice. The color cartridges are a worse rip off. I have printed about 6 color pages and now the color cartridges are empty. When I cut and paste articles off the internet, or download items off the internet in order to print them out, it prints one line every ten seconds, and I just found out the reason: its default setting is for color, not B & W, which means that even if you print B & W, the printer will use its color inks, thereby wearing them out. So, you have to change the default to B & W if you buy this. Now the biggest rip off which I learned today: if any of the color cartridges are empty, it will not let you continue printing in black and white. So my important legal document I am drafting which is due tomorrow cannot be printed in black and white off of Wordperfect because my color cartridges are empty.
The battery was said to be a 8800ma, when in fact it is a 4400ma battery. I called and e-mailed the company with no response. Looks like I'm stuck with a battery that I did not want.
The modem passed all the standard tests, but I couldn't connect to my ISP, EarthLink. EarthLink wouldn't support this modem because they didn't sell it to me, even though it is one of the models they sell (for about twice the price). If your ISP is EarthLink, beware! I believe (my conjecture -- may or not be correct) that when EarthLink sells you a modem or provides one, they associate its MAC address with your account. (Their technicians deny that, or don't know.) If you change modems on your own, it won't work. I returned the modem (although there was likely nothing wrong with it), cancelled EarthLink, and went with another ISP (who provided a router!).
I purchased this router and companion laptop card from Compusa. They provided a free installation service by professionals. The pro worked two solid hours trying to install the wireless system. The hangup was the router repeatedly shut down my modem. The modem is an RCA unit provided by Time Warner cable. Maybe there is a problem with this modem but it worked fine with a Netgear 11 Mbps router. This problem still existed after the pro downloaded and installed the latest firmware updates from the Netgear website. I had to return the router and card. I guess I'll wait for the high speed stuff to mature a little more. Don't really want to go through the same thing with D-Link et al.
I've bought APC replacement batteries in the past. They have all come with a FREE shipping label to recycle the old battery. This battery came with a list of recycling centers and told me I was responsible for getting the old battery to one of them. Considering this will likely cost me $10+ in shipping, it almost negates the money I saved by not buying APC. Go with the APC unless you are prepared to recycle the old battery on your own.
Have owned this little radio a few years. The tuning failed to work well within several weeks. It is a very cheap elastic string around a pulley and in colder weather...even 50's...it loses friction and slips making tuning almost impossible. And yes, the volume knob is loose as mentioned by others. Reception of FM and Am are pretty good. There is only limited reception of shortwave with antenna fully extended and with trying to aim antenna to fine tune a station. So, if you leave your radio on a favorite station and the poor tuning mechanics aren't a bother this might be an acceptable choice...but radios half the price are around with no cheap mechanical parts...it's a shame they would use fairly good electronics but allow such cheap tuning and volume mechanicals to make the radio a poor choice.
I don't remember where I bought it or how long ago, but it worked fine when it was new. A short time later it would only work some times and after that I was lucky to get it to work. To bad, because I really liked it. I finally threw it away and I just use my computer to make CDs now. I'll be glad when CDs and DVDs are obsolete.
Really. It is a POS. A dinosaur couldn't create as big of a POS as this.
I was quite unhappy with this TV and as a result returned it. The audio was poor, the picture was poor and the controls were hard to operate. Amazon.com generally provides good products; however, in this case they slipped badly.
piece of s*** would never recommend tried it a million different ways and never got it to work how i was told
Received it today, unhooked my Netgear RP114 and replaced it with the new WGT624. Setup was easy, but it would never talk to the DSL modem. No lights blinking. Tried different Cat5 cables, nada. Called Netgear tech support and had a hard time understanding the broken english. Could never get anyone to assist me. It's obviously defective so I'll be returning this product tomorrow!
Following the suggestion to put it in international mode, the iphone plays very nicely through the radio. However, the iphone will not charge with this device so it only gets 2 starts.
These DVDs were noticeably thinner than any other I have used. And when I attempted to duplicate home movies with them I was getting errors on 2/5 consistently through a whole spindle. I would suggest Verbatim or Amazon brand which rarely give errors.
When I first turned it on it sounded a little fuzzy so I decided to really try it out. I went for a walk and it couldn't keep a clear station unless you were standing completely still; and even then another station might interfere. The whole time I was suppose to be enjoying my walk I was fumbling with the stations- trying to find one that stayed clear for more than a minute!
Bought them in Aug. Never used them until yestoday. As soon as I turned the amplifier on, the tweeter of one of the pair was dead. I was more than disappointed and desperate, 'cause I am with them now in China, and it is impossible to take them back to the States to change for a new pair!
Received the DXG-506V yesterday and was surprised to find out that it had no tripod mount. Many sites showed a light and tripod as optional accessories for this unit but there is no way to mount these accessories to the cam. This is kind of like false advertising. This is a no deal for me because the cam is so dark in normal indoor lighting situations as compared to other cams at similar prices (like the optimus that radio shack sells) and there is also no image stabilization. Geez, how hard would it have been to put a simple inch plastic mount on the bottom. As for sound, the built in microphone produces too much hiss and is located in a place that does not allow it to pick up the voices and sounds of what you are shooting. You can hear yourself talking great but not the person you are shooting. That is pretty bad. The resulting audio with the hiss sounds like a cheap 1970's cassette tape recorder.The best thing this cam has going for it is that it can save movies in AVI, MOV or ASX format at different resolutions which is why I got it in the first place. It is also pretty easy to learn and its buttons and functions seem fairly logical. It also has a lens cap.My advice to DXG is this.1. Add a tripod mount.2. Move the microphone forward and do something about that hiss and tinny sound or perhaps add a mic jack so that I can use an external microphone. That would be sweet.3. Improve the cam so that it will do a better job in normal indoor lighting situations. The optional settings do nothing to improve this. I tried them all.Bottom line is that I would have kept this cam if it had a tripod mount. There are just too many situations that this comes in handy and it would have allowed me to add a light to the cam for indoor use.
This is the only HDMI cable I have ever used which did not work. It is constructed with very small diameter cable. The video it produces is totally scrambled. Buyer beware.
I bought this inexpensive camera locally and after I had opened the package and tried to install it, it informed me it was not compatible with Windows XP. Therefore, I have wasted my money and as this only has internal pictures, I cannot download them.
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).
I have had two of these combo DVD/VCR machines. Both went bad in less than a year. Very few machines are worth fixing as opposed to buying a new one today. This machine certainly isn't worth fixing or buying.It's the worse combo device I've ever owned.
I've had this unit for two weeks and am down better than $100 in dvd's and still haven't gotten one copy.Tried the CompUSA house brand 4x, no dice.I bought some Maxcell rated for 1x-8x, they didn't work.Bought the high quality Japanese brand Taio Yuden 4x, didn't work. Searched the web today for the Memorex recommended in another review. Few stores still stock 4x and 100 seem to run $70 to $90 per 100. There is no way that 4x disks will be available in a year's time.Called today to find what would work and the first gal put me on hold for 15 minutes than hung up. The second gal said use 4x Memorex, and then listed a bunch of company's disks that she knew wouldn't work, e.g. Sony.I found some old Verbatim disks at Sam's Club. They do work with it. I cleaned them out. Bought 5 50 packs.WHY ISN'T ANY OF THIS IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL?Secondly it wouldn't copy any movies I had. Don't assume it will work with commercial movies. From the reviews I thought it would. My mistake.When playing DVD's though the picture looks great so I didn't give it one star.Mine died inside one year so I'm downgrading it. Wish I could give it a 0.
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.
Unfortunately, the Prismiq Media Player only works on insecure wireless networks. As of 07 January 2004, Prismiq does not support WPA.When asked about security, Prismiq support recommended that I disable WPA on my wireless network and rely on the very insecure WEP instead. They made no mention of additional steps that I might want to take to better secure a WEP encrypted network, such as not broadcasting the SSID. Is this an indication of how seriously Prismiq takes network security? Does the Prismiq media player pose a risk as an easy point of entry into a wireless network? I returned mine.
Had HP-3015 multifunction, but wanted color so spent $1000 for HP-9130. This has stupid scanning software and scanning is 10th as fast compared to HP-3015. Slow printing and copying too. Get a demo before buying!!!
Netgear makes many fine products - but this is not one of them. If you like rebooting your router at least daily because once again you cannot connect to the internet, then by all means, buy this device. If you like slow communication speeds - then it is for you.They just don't have this thing right yet. Tried firmware upgrade and not much better.I also suggest getting a product that is more specific to your needs. Maybe the multifunction is too much for this little guy.
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!
I plug in in my router was my surprise doesnt work with regular routers , maybe need more information how to use.
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 $20 @ card shipping? This smells of deceptive advertising to me.Thanks, but no thanks. For the same price, I went elsewhere & bought my 16 cards & received Class 6 cards, instead of these lowend Sandisk Class 2 cards.
I spent hours encoding home movies and trying to burn them on these DVDs. They burn without a problem, but DVD players refuse to play them. I only had 1 successful DVD created so far, and 4 that didn't play. Just to make sure, I burned a Memorex DVD right after one of the disks failed, and it worked perfectly. The same movie, same DVD burner, same DVD player. I'm not going to take another chance with Verbatim 8GB DVD+R DL.
I, too, have the iPAQ (since August 1) and suffer from the misfortune of using NT at work. Compaq customer service has done a terrific job of skirting the issue whenever I call as to when the serial cradles will be available. I have orders in with several e-tailers for the serial cradle, and their delivery dates keep getting pushed out. What's going on? I'm seriously thinking about selling my iPAQ on eBay, I've heard it commands top dollar there. In the meantime, it makes for a sharp looking paperweight!
I ordered one from ANTonline through Amazon.com . The MP3 player arrived on time. When I open the hard plastic, I saw there's empty storage space. I check the item list from online user guide. I figured Earphones,USB Cable, Lanyard and 1 lithium ion battery (a replacement battery??). I called SanDisk but they asked me to contact the online retailer. I called the online retailer and the lady asked me to send an E-mail to their tech support department and wait. Then she HANG UP MY CALL! That's very rude.In general, I believe this is the SanDisk issue because those items were missing in the brand new, sealed hard plastic container. SanDisk is able and capable to prevent this issue. Now they just push the responsibilities to the customer and the online retailer.
i brought such product from amazon by 140$, worked only for 3 days then stop sending and receiveng signals, and remote control not working from the begining, i tried to contact the rf link support, they are not responding to emails, not answering phone calls, it looks that i throw 140 bucks in the air, my advice don,t buy it, bad expensive product, no support, no costumer service, just u r throwing ur money, it will work for few days for these money
There is a reason this thing is SO cheap! Do not buy it! Ours failed after eight months. We had it set up as a RAID5 which we thought would be safe. Big mistake! iomega said they would replace the drive BUT WE HAD TO PAY FOR DATA RETRIEVAL!!!! Horrible service, horrible warranty! Do NOT trust your data on this machine. Check the iomega forums (which are heavily moderated for negative comments by the way, which they will admittedly remove) and you will see the problems people are having with this item.
I've tried two Belkin products now, this one and the Belkin SportsCommand. Both products are utterly disappointing, especially the TuneCommand since it's so much more expensive. The SportsCommand's buttons don't work. They go in but it's touch and go whether they come out. I'm amazed Belkin released this cause it doesn't take long to see it's complete trash.On the other hand the TuneCommand takes a while longer to realize the quality problems; The receiver stops listening to the remote and then you have to switch the power on and off to reset it, only to have it happen again 5 minutes later. This happens over and over.I'm amazed this product has any 5 star ratings. Either the raters haven't used this product extensively, or my product was a lemon; but if it was a lemon, why have none of my Belkin purchases been good ones?Be warned, you WILL regret your decision to buy Belkin products. I now search Google with -Belkin in the search query.
This is a very good package and excellent value.The only and critical downside is that the maximummemory is limited to 512M. This is unacceptablefor this kind of workstation level laptop.
I've had this Jensen unit in my '98 Jeep Cherokee for about 3 years now. It's a decent unit at best. Yes, it's nice that it fits the factory hole and is CD/Cassette, but the FM Sensitivity is horrible!
I wanted to love this keyboard. Small footprint was great for a crowded desk, and I loved the style. It ended up being nothing but problems. The keyboard would frequently cut out, or one press of a key would result in 5-10 of the letters appearing on the screen. First I put foam on the battery door to keep the connections and that seemed to work for a while but eventually the problems kept coming back and out to the trash it went. I'm back to using USB keyboards and mice, but I think I'll try Logitech- I have had great success with their wireless mice on my laptops. As I said, it's too bad- the design of this keyboard is great.
This is a great VHS to DVD recorder providing you still run Windows XP. On windows XP it is flawless. Since I upgraded to Windows 7 it is 100% incompatible. I tried ever tweak I could to get it to work, and it just won't. So now when I want to use this I have to drag my old machine out, which is a pain in the you know what.DO NOT BUY THIS UNLESS YOU PLAN TO RUN IT ON WINDOWS XP!!
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.
WAY overpriced!!!, November 28, 2010ByKim(Lynchburg, VA United States) -This review is from: PSP Portable Memory 32MB (Video Game)How the heck can they ask $34+ for this? 32 megs is tiny!!! One demo on PSN EASILY exceeds 32 megs. This is a total ripoff.
I bought this two and half years ago. I was spending a lot of time in the States and needed a GPS. I bought it because I thought once I got home I could get UK maps for it and fit them on the Hard drive. Now, as others have noted it's discontinued and I can't even get updates for the US, so I've had to buy a Nuvi for UK and Europe and TomTom software for my Phone for US trips. Thing is 6 months after I bought it I contacted Navman to buy the maps and was told I had an obselete model they wouldn't sell me UK maps and all they could do was offer me a 20% off a new Navman satnav. So I have a perfectly servicable machine that sits in drawer because the company that makes it refuses to sell me software to keep it current or make it useable in the UK. Frankly they should be ashamed to treat customers this way. I'll never buy anything Navman again so be warned. As the other reviewers have said you can't buy map updates or maps for additional countries. Don't buy this model.
Buyer beware. I feel fortunate that the unit I had worked. It worked great for a year and four months. Now, I'm back to the regular broadcast channels. I am planning on trying a different brand from a bricks and mortar store that will be easier to return if defective. I feel, I was very lucky in getting one that worked. One thing it has taught me is that the atsc tuners seem to be much more problematic than the old analog ntsc tuners. I would be very carefull if buying anything with a built-in tuner.
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.
I bought this drive for my Fujitsu P1510D Tablet PC which does not have an internal CDROM, and thus requires an external CDROM to reinstall the operating system. The Fujitsu supports booting from an external USB CDROM, but after being unable to boot from this device, I was informed by LaCie Tech Support that this CDROM does not support booting from it! There was no disclosure of this limitation in the sales literature or user guide. I am going to try to get my money back. It ticks me off that one has to think like a lawyer to keep from getting shafted by so many corporations these days.
Battery failed to hold a charge. When charged and attached to my camera light, battery went off after about ten minutes. It would work for a few seconds and then go off.
I have been using this remote since Christmas 2008. I purchased it for my mother who needs "large number buttons".The remote works as advertised, albeit with very few options and not enough buttons to truly represent any original device's remote you are replacing.My biggest gripe is that when we try to change channels on our cable box, turn up/down the volume, mute, etc., it often takes several tries to get the thing to do anything. You have to pretty much aim right at the cable box to make anything happen. We also use a Phillips 8-function learning remote which works no matter what angle you point it at in the room.
Bought two ad2600's for Christmas. One still works fine, the other quit after one day. Owner's manual has substandard troubleshooting guide. Apex's website is down and they won't answer their phone.
The description of Garmin Nuvi 360 may not tell you, but it includes the car charger, as well as the UBS cable, and the wall-outlet charger. It also includes the mount for installing the Garmin in the car. Do not purchase what you don't need. Amazon will make you pay the postage to return it even though their description didn't tell you what was included in purchasing the Garmin.
Just wanted to add my experiences with this product. I have now owned two keyboard/gyration mouse set ups and the internal gyroscope that allows you to move the cursor by moving the mouse through the air has failed on both of them. The first mouse fell off the couch. After that, when I tried to use the mouse in the air the cursor just raced to the top left of the screen. OK, fine, the thing is more fragile than a product of this nature should be, but I accept that I need to be more careful. I return the both of them and get a brand new set up. Very ginger with the mouse. At all times. Truly, we're walking on eggshells around this thing. My wife is scared to touch it for fear of somehow upsetting some mysterious internal function in my little toy. And, not so shockingly, the gyroscope has just given out. It doesn't work now after about 3 months. Can't say when it went out, but it's out and I would never buy anything from this company as a result. And I really want the universal remote. Very disappointing for what is really a natural fit for home theater pc set ups. We'll just have to wait until someone can do it right I guess. What's the Harmony remote bunch doing? Sony? Somebody?
This frame is tiny, the resolution is terrible, and it takes about 4 or 5 tries to get it to see the memory card. I got this with credit card reward points - had I paid for it, I would send it right back.Skip it - spend a few more dollars and get something you will be happy with.
Not what I ordered, but can't seem to return! If it's not directly thru Amazon it seems harder to correct problems.
I tried this little toy out and it sucks. It's a joke compared to the iPod. The screen is nice for movies, but the iPod will be widescreen in about 3 months. If you must get this now for Christmas, please do yourself and wait. Don't give this junk as a gift. The person will hate you for it. They'll think your cheap because you didn't get an iPod. It's a huge, ugly brick that will be out of date and useless in 6 months.
I bought the mouse less than 4 months ago and the left mouse button is already broken. When I click the mouse once, it automatically left clicks twice. A $40 mouse should last longer than 4 months. I am very disappointed with the product.
We bought one of these routers. It failed (no WiFi) so we bought another one just like it. Then after a couple of months THAT also failed with the same symptom. Trying to talk to Tech Support we were connected with a real wise guy in India. He finally said we needed upgrades but he could fix it for about $100. Since the original cost was less than that, and since we really didn't believe him, we hung up. Needless to say we bought another brand and it is working just fine.
save your money folks. this one aint nothing but a paperweight. very poor quality control. only good thing is I'm returning within 30 days so I can get my money refunded.
The player sticks regularly and then jumps several songs ahead when it finally recovers. The charging is inconsistent, it will say it is charged when plugged in and then the battery indicator does not reflect a full charge... is it charged or not? The controls are clumsy, especially to turn the IPOD off. Currently, my "Hold" button will not disengage so all buttons are inoperable. I called Apple support and all they would talk to me about is buying an extended warranty (my 1 year is not over yet). I need to send the IPOD back to Apple at my own expense. It does work ok as an external hard drive.This really isn't a very good product especially for the price. I'm back to using my old RIO.
Got my keyboard today. It was supposed to replace my aging, discontinued BTC 9019URF III keyboard. Read on for why it doesn't measure up.I guess my main complaint is that it doesn't register my keystrokes about 30% of the time.I could go on, explaining that the mouse is shoddy and skips and how the buttons are too small and cramped together... But what's the point? I've already told you that it doesn't register your keystrokes. It would seem to me that this fact would make all the others moot. After all, why would you buy a keyboard that you can't use as a keyboard?Now, I know you might be tempted to buy this anyway because of all of the glowing five star ratings (as was I), but trust me, don't bother. Don't make the same mistake i did. Seriously, stay away from this garbage and save yourself some hassle.
I got this product as a gift which worked great for about a month and then the drive crashed.Went to walmart and exchanged for a new one only to have the same thing happen within a day.My husband has the blue zen which seems to work fine so my advice is dont buy the grey.
e3cprosfeel createexcellent at blocking out outside noiseconssound quality is poor in general, but especially bad with bassThe free headsets from ipod may not feel create, or block out any noise, but the sound quality is substantially better than these.Sure these do block out noise, but they sound horrible, you can find much cheaper headsets that block out noise and sound ok. My opinions; these shouldn't be priced any more than $30, that's all they're worth. You don't always get what you pay for.
I just got a new 160GB iPod Classic, and I'd ray every one to two songs it crashes. Sometimes it reboots back to the apple screen, you wait about a minute, then it starts back up, and other time it freezes and you have to force a reboot. Sometimes it freezes so a snippet of a song repeats causing a loud buzzing.I'm upgrading from an old 20GB hard drive iPod. That one I've had for years and it's a tank. I've actually dropped it on pavement on two occasions, and despite a dent in the case it plays perfectly. Based on the many bad reviews, and Apple's 10% restocking fee, I'm shopping for an MP3 player made by another company now, though it pains me. I've always had a great experience with apple products, except for the airport express (3 died in a row within a month), and now this ipod. You'd think Apple would own up to the problem and fix it.
My new husband and I bought this stereo when we were purchasing our first home. We got home and took it out of the box. The seek buttons don't work so we couldn't play cd's or change the channel on the radio. This was several months ago and we have yet to hear back from Emerson. If I could put zero stars I would but I was forced to put at least one star.
I pre-ordered this item, but now when i look at "My Account" the order is not listed. Apparently, Amazon has cancelled my order without even notifying me. I didn't even receive an e-mail.
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!
Not a very good product. I bought one and a month later it broke. Returnd it and got another one and it broke too.
When it did work correctly it was quite a treat. It's many functions were ideal for me. Unfortunately it wasn't long before the device began to freeze constantly. After about a year the screen only worked intermittently and then soon after it failed to work at all. Maybe their newer versions work better but I doubt it.
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.
I tried to use this on my automatic generator. When the generator starts, the charger quits charging and indicates a bad battery.
I had a similar experience as the other low star postings.1- Had to update firmware (with a wired connection) before the unit would accept my Linksys card.2- Mp3 streaming is choppy at best and my wireless base is only 30' away.3- Prismiq customer service is friendly but cannot fix a substandard product.I did experiment using a wired connection and the unit works fine. But this defeats my whole reason for purchasing media player. I want a "wireless" connection to my home entertainment center!Product will be returned.
I'm using this on a G4 iMac. There is no driver included, none needed. Mac OS X and Windows computers recognize the right button and middle button/scroll wheel natively. That means that it doesn't have any whiz-bang special features like other more expensive third-part mice have, but it's a lot less fuss for the user too. Just plug it in and off you go.I like the form of this mouse, not just the simple but elegant move of lighting up the center color strip and scroll wheel, but also the large clickable area on either side. The mouse still has "grabby" areas on either side of these buttons on either side of the mouse where you can hold it when you pick it up and relocate it without clicking the buttons. If you've used an Apple Pro mouse, it's a lot like that in terms of its clicking area, just with 3 buttons (including scroll wheel) instead of one button.The Apple mouse is made from better, more durable and heavier materials though. It feels much more substantial in your hand than this mouse too. This mouse feels like any other cheap mouse you usually get with your computer in terms of its weight and materials. More importantly, the innards, aside from using a laser instead of a ball, are just as cheap. The buttons tend to stick when you try clicking. That can lead to a lot of frustration when using it. I often either end up highlighting text, popping up a menu or accidentally double-clicking when I try to get the buttons unstuck. Also, the springs tend to squeak now and then which doesn't interfere with functionality, but is annoying. Louder machines will probably hide this fault though. There's no ability to alter the clicking resistance. That is, the buttons are rather loose and click very easily under my hand. Finally, the laser is slow to recognize when you've pulled off a surface, which means that you'll sometimes throw the cursor across the screen when you're trying to lift the mouse up and placing it down again.All in all, I wish the design of this thing extended into what's under the chassis. It's a surface job, which I suppose I should have expected for $30, but you can get a far better experience using a $40 mouse, even if it's ugly. Kensington in particular comes to mind, and their stuff, while more conventional, is often fairly nice to look at too.
I got a couple of these along with a Linksys router. It was a bit of a pain to get everything going - more than I expected. But it all seemed to work OK. But over time, one of my machines consistently had slow internet response. I checked and was getting dropped packets. The that worked OK was one room away through a wallboard and 2x4's wall - about 10 feet. The one that didn't work was a couple walls and a plywood floor away - about 18 feet. I finally replaced it with a PCI-based card which is working fine. I can only guess that the USB-powered WUSB11 just doesn't have enough power. It was unacceptable at a pretty short distance. I'm continuing to use the other one OK.
These filters sort of do what they are expected but they are of such low quality that sharp pictures are largely out of the question. The lens and frame both have very low design standards, lack coatings that prevent reflection/fringe, and are threaded in a manner that can cause them to become stuck on an adapter.Spend the few extra bucks on a decent quality Hoya or B&W; polarizer/clear protection filter, they are worth every penny and the S3 can be set to compensate for most indoor lighting situations.HOYA 52MM CIR- POLARISING FILTER GHoya 52mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter
Not so happy with my choice. At first we were thinking get past the learning curve. After some 30 geocaches we deternined it is constintly 23 to 36 feet off the target. Sometimes it just seems drunk. When others in the group are all gathering in the same general locations we found ourselves constantly some 27 feet away. Guess it's the luck of the draw. We just got a bad one. Love the features, it just doesn't get us to the find. Back to our old Migellon 210.
Bought this wireless mouse hoping to use it on the arm of my recliner. My TV sits about 7 ft from the chair. This mouse wouldn't work at all unless within 4-5 ft of the transmitter. If you're looking for a wireless mouse to use with your home theatre PC setup, this isn't the one. Otherwise its perfect for travelling, so we're keeping it and it goes in the miscellaneous junk pile.
We got this at work to preview while recording video. Unfortunately the batteries won't recharge.
I bought a similar &quot;value&quot; Apex DVD players from Amazon about six months ago. The thing had an annoying hum at times, but worked... at first. After two months it wouldn't play DVDs longer than maybe 90 minutes. I tried calling their service line - no one answered the phone. I went to their Website and wrote to their service e-mail address - I received no response, ever.My guess is they figure (rightly) that no one is going to go to a lot of legal trouble over a device that costs less than $100. There are other companies that make low-end DVD players and other equipment - patronize one of them instead of Apex.
Bought this Box, and I call it a box, because, it is relatively quite large. I thought we were living in the micro-processor age. Turns out that it is so big because it is the oldest technology that you can imagine, and it is manufactured in China (expected), but "designed" in the US of Ah. Very Strange: The speaker wires don't seem to lock in the back. The sound is sort of okay. But you can't go wrong for $56, if Amazon gives you a $40 discount for opening a credit card account from JPMorgan, a detestable bank which cheated me on a car rental in Europe, and I proceeded to cancel my account.
This item came with a very complicated CD disk. I have had a computer since 1986 and have never seen a more complicated CD software. The instruction manuel is a complete waste of time to read, too!!!
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.
These headphones are great for sound quality and convenience. I use these under my ear muffs when shooting which I can't do with the iPod headphones.The shorter left cable is annoying as others have stated.I am on my second set of headphones. With the first set, it took less than a month of daily use for the left cable to melt from my skin oil exposing the wires. After getting them replaced, it has taken me a month again to expose the wires on the left ear bud cable. I am sure I am not the only one with this problem. After 2 weeks, I noticed the cables feel sticky and after a month, the housing has melted and ripped exposing the cable.
This is an awesome little camera. Except that you can't use it at night! There are horrible white spots in nighttime photos when the flash is used. Apparently these appear because the flash is SO close to the lens in this camera, and so dust reflects badly. It's a known problem [...]Also, it's totally annoying that Sony uses all their proprietary technology. As a result, the cable for connecting this camera to the computer is unwieldly (uhh, have you heard of USB??!!), and you have to buy a sony Memory Stick, which probably won't work with anything else you have. On the flipside, you can take movies that aren't limited to 30 seconds with this guy - i think that might be a result of the memory stick technology.But other than that, the design and operation of this little guy seems pretty slick. The lens is not one of those that pops out, so not sure if that affects image quality at all, but as far as I could tell, quality was good.In the end, what good is a camera that can't take usable pictures with its flash???
My boyfriend got me this for my birthday about a year ago and I loved it at first. Now it freezes and ultimately shuts off every 2-10 minutes for both the VCR and DVD player. I've reset it, unplugged it, tried different media but after doing some research there are plenty of people with this problem. I'm so frustrated because I will have to pay a fortune to pack and ship it to get it fixed and in my opinion it should work perfectly since it's still practically new!!! I know he paid a lot for it and it's dissapointing that such a great gift idea didn't last. I can't decide whether to pay $75 just to SEE if they can fix it or buy a similar item from a different manufacturer. I'd stay away from this one. If there were a zero stars option that's what it would've gotten.
Okay, I'll admit it. I bought this with the idea that it had a lot of functions at a great price. Unfortunately, other than looking kind of cute and being a decent copier/printer (not great, just decent), this machine is a dud! It is nearly impossible to read the panel display unless either you or the MFC-210C are situated at an unusual angle (and I am NOT exaggerating), the fax machine AND the scanner are ridiculously complicated to use and instead of having an easily accessible owner's manual, you're stuck with the cheaper to distribute CD. And when you do access the owner's manual/user's guide it's so darn complicated and hard to understand that you'll wish you'd bought a book on pathology instead. Sure, if you take the time you can figure it all out, but let's face it, in today's fast-paced world, why should you have to?In short, you get what you pay for and frankly, I didn't get much.
I ordered this when I ordered my radar detector because it popped up as something else might need. My radar detector doesn't even fit with this product. BIG waste of $$$.
I received my Zune at the beginning of December. I installed and used the Zune software (which is extremely inferior to iTunes), then had to download a separate ID3 tagging program to make everything show up properly (with compilation albums, you would either have 1 album with all artists being Various Artists or 25 different albums with different artists.The real kicker, however, is that after 2 weeks the LCD cracked. The outer casing, however, is fine. I had my iPod for a year and knocked it around numerous times without a hitch. I had the Zune for two weeks, never dropped it or anything, and now the screen's pretty much unviewable. The worst part is that it's not covered under Microsoft's warranty. Great.Most of my friends have older MP3 players and are looking to upgrade. I'll be making sure to dissuade them from choosing the Zune.
Welcome to Marketing 101. There are 3000 other players with the same storage, and a SCREEN!!! Haha.. Apple, you almost fooled me. And did you here someone got fired from their company for criticizing the Ipod while interviewed in the New York Times?? Check it out in this months Village Voice, villagevoice.com. Unbelievable. You should be ashamed of yourself Steve Jobbs. Rot in the fiery pits buddy.
When attempting to program, none of the Sony codes worked with my 20&quot; Wega. I even cycled through hundreds of codes for like 40 minutes to no avail. When I returned it to amazon.com I got penalized $5 for shipping. So an $8 remote - $5 return shipping = one sorry sucker, me.
Well said by Tvshooter, "I think Microsoft just wanted to get the Zune on the market before Christmas". I have been in the software/hardware business for thirty years and this item has missed its mark! After playing with the zune.inf file and registering .dlls to get it to work, I finally called it quits and returned the product for an IPod! My gut instinct told me not to purchase a product that is version 1.0; however, since it was Microsoft - I thought - ummm - what the hell - let's give it a try! Well, dissapointing! I felt like I had returned to the dark ages when PCs first came on the scene. This was no way to spend a Christmas morning! I will wait for version 3.0.
Had an ipod that stopped worked exactly after the warranty period. Apple then explains to you that you cannot pay to have it repaired, it is not in their policy!You can try to find somebody to open it.Other friends had the same problem, end of the warranty, and the ipod stops working/be warned.
This is my second Sony camera that breaks down just after the warranty is over. I'm never buying one again.
Just so everyone understands, Skullcandy looks awesome. They are one of the best advertised headphones out there by looks. They look awesome, that's true, but the quality of these things LACKS. If you have ever listened to Bose or Sure or Sennheiser, you will understand that the sound is not very good on these. For $90, you can do a lot better sound wise than skullcandy. Skullcandy is for people who want cool looking, average sounding headphones for cheap, but at $90, you can get some pretty nice sounding headphones. Get another pair at this price range.
you can't charge the player when you are watching the movie with this cable. the cable with 3.5mm jack would work better since you could use the dock to charge when watching movie
Loved the price, size, styling. But apparent weak workmanship. Couldn't get power. Batteries, except for 1 fresh set for about 1 minute, never worked after I tried 4 fresh sets. The cover for the batteries remains a bit loose, enough that there's no power. For that 1 minute, it worked fine with my Bluetooth-equipment laptop. Sorry Kensington. I'm returning it.
This would get zero stars if that was an option.This router is absolutely useless for wireless. Every morning my RSS feeds crash the router. After I reboot I can usually make it through about a tenth of my morning reading before it crashes again. Basically, to read all the news stories I need to in the morning, I have the option of either rebooting between six and 10 times or plugging directly into the modem.This thing is junk. The only thing worse than this modem is the technical support, which is strangely enough unable to "support" for "technical" issues, such as, the modem crashes a dozen or more times a day.If you don't mind resetting your modem several times a day, restarting downloads and not being able to watch videos or stream audio, then by all means, get yourself a WCG200. If you don't feel your life needs any more aggravation, go with Motorola.The WCG200 is a wireless router and a cable modem. It only succeeds at half of its mission on any regular basis.
Before signing and accepting delivery of any Toshiba DLP, be sure to check the screen to make sure that the coating on the inside of the screen is uniform. On mine, there was a circle about 10" in diameter that you can see in certain lighting and even when the TV is off! It will appear lighter than the surrounding areas at times and can be annoying. I called Toshiba and had a service man come out and even though he acknowledged that this is common, Toshiba will not replace the screen. I would have given them a negative 10 if it were possible just because of their attitude. So, look at the screen VERY carefully before accepting or purchasing. If you see this problem, refuse to accept it. Or else just buy a Samsung or Mitsubishi DLP to avoid the problem I have.
This works for about the duration of the manufacturer's warranty. Today, mine just conked out without warning. If you decide to get one of these, just make sure you back up your files after every use.
I purchased this product in December and two months later it was broken. It no longer ejects or plays DVD's. The picture quality was good, the sound quality was good, durability is horrible, customer service was horrible.
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?
I have owned this joke of a camera for over a year now, so as someone with alot of experience with it, I advise you NOT TO BUY ONE. I wouldn't reccomend this camera if it was only $19.95 and came with a free sledgehammer to take your anger out on it when you realize you just wasted twenty bucks...- Without buying a memory card, this camera holds a pathetic number of pictures at any setting above VGA.- Non HP memory cards are incompatible.- It EATS UP batteries, seriously.- It shuts off without warning for no reason whatsoever.- It will often not recognize rechargable batteries as being rechargable.At this point, I am shopping for a new camera because my M407 claims that brand new batteries are "depleted" and shuts off, lovely.
I received this as a Christmas gift from my husband. I entered in all my personal data and appointments. Much to my surprise the next time I turned this on - all data wiped out. Repeated process and again all data wiped clean. Am returning for refund, don't want to take chances again as this seems to be a common malfunction with this product!!
When I received the speakers I found that both speakers had broken plastic cover. I called Amazon and they quickly replaced the speakers. However, both replacement speakers arrived with broken plastic cover again. I decided to keep the speakers and try to fix or glue the covers.Speakers sound ok, not the best, but ok. But covers are very bad and cheap inside. The speakers are too heavy and the must be packaged separately from covers to prevent cover damage.
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 took this camera with me on many a college a adventure and after shooting 3 roles that got progressively worse I'm fed up with this shoddy crap. the only pictures that come out are indoors with decent artifical light and outdoors, but not bright. It won't take pictures in the dark, they shouldn't even tempt you with the different shutter options, none work. I even sent my camera in after the lcd broke. they wouldn't replace it but they did send me back a role of test pictures that for some reason were all perfectly developed, i wish i knew what camera they used...
Did not last long. Handle came off after six months mesh not sturdy. usually Jansport bags last longer than this.
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.
Most of the 8.5GB 8X double layer discs failed during burning process. I had to purchase a pack at Sams to complete the task at hand. I do not know if RIDATA/RITEK discs are compatible. Thank you for asking. This is the first product purchased at AMAZON that was unsatisfactory. Sorry for this bad review. miguel quezada customer PS (The shipping and timeliness of arriving in a speedy manner is to be commended. to bad about the prodict itself.)
I had to choose a rating, but 1 star is too good for this modem. This modem was too good to be true.I read the reviews and still bought it.The actual install didn't go bad but I kept getting &quot;no dialtone&quot; error. So I switched back to my old moden and downloaded the newest drivers from BestData.They were the same as the c-d in the box.With the newest dated driver there was no dial tone, with the older driver it worked.Connected at 49+.After about 3 minutes the speakers went crazy.I gave up. I put my 33k Zoomlink back and am returning this JunkData modem tomorrow.I was told by the store{Office Max}that when this modem works it works very well, and that it works for about 85% of their customers.However, judging by these other reviews I am in the Majority. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS MODEM.The time that I spent trying to use it was worth more than the modem itself. STAY AWAY
I got it on sale for $88.00 thinking it would be a great bargain at that price. I feel I was ripped off. The video quality is ghastly when given enough light, and absolutely unusable without. The same goes for the pictures. Even at highest quality - and a lot of image enhancements, the results are mediocre. The audio portion of the video had a very noticeable hum, which I was able to remove with my audio editing software. Otherwise, the audio recording and playback were "acceptable," at best. This device is useful only as an audio recorder/MP3 player, and is not really a bargain.
This remote was great at first. I have multiple devices and thus several remotes. This remote manages all of them with ease. There wasn't a device that had a remote that i couldn't control with the 720. however, after only 1 year of use, several of the buttons stooped responding. I would have to push down on the REALLY hard to get them to respond. basically, became a use pain to use. Of course, since they stopped working a few months AFTER the warranty had expired, I couldn't get it replaced. I have several friends with harmony remotes and they all experienced the same issue to the point where they all just ended up having to buy new ones. There's a reason why some of these models weren't on shelves for very long, but Logitech wont admit to the fault of the remotes.
We have been XM radio subscribers for over 2 years, via my car, and it's great. I thought this would be the perfect gift for my husband. I purchased it at an electronics retailer (glad I did). The first night, we got great reception in the cradle, but no signal on a stand-alone basis, after all that is why I wanted it. We returned it, since XM told me it was probably a faulty unit. I received another unit the next day, and guess what, no reception out of the cradle. I returned it, and got my full cash refund. I would not recommend this unit for anyone who expects a signal on a stand alone basis. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives than this. I would think XM borders on "false advertising".
I was given the player for Christmas. The first one did not work and I returned it for another. It worked for 5 months and then started freezing either 10 minutes or a hour into a movie. The warranty is only 90 days and then they charge $100 to fix it. Plus, the Audiovox customer service people were totally rude and unhelpful. They would not even listen, they just kept telling me to send them money. When I went to try to return it at the store the honest saleman did tell me that this was the DVD player most returned. DO NOT BUY AUDIOVOX
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.
The features looked attractive but when I set up my HP PSC1210 I was in for a big surprise. This is only printer that I know that cannot be shared over a network. It will only print with the computer that's attached to it. So if you plan to use it with 2 or 3 computers in your home network forget it. Now that the cartridges have been opened I can't return it!The driver only offers these options: draft/normal/best, portrait/landscape, paper type and size.The absence of a greyscale and multipage options means it will use up a lot more colored ink than you would normally expect.Maybe all these problems are related to the fact that we can't use the 870c series drivers because that would allow saving a lot of ink. All other PSC's can be used by a windows 98 computer using a 870c driver through the network.So this printer is crippled in a few ways. Maybe it's the successor to HP's Appolo printer line.
I need to know more about the product and maybe a picture of the product.
I just bought the ACOMDATA 160 gig external hardrive for my G4- as an addition to my ACOM 80 gig external. The 160 gig is clicking now, without booting, and I am very worried about my audio data. This hardrive is used for professional purposes. The 80 gig is continuing to work fine, but to have the 160 go bad in two months is not good. I have read on line that ACOM has good customer service. I hope this is true. I'll be calling them Monday to see what can be done. If they can fix this new hardrive, and save my data as well, I will write back here.
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 got this mouse because it is small and easy for travel, however it has many technical difficulties. The battery cover is complicated and hard to remove, the usb reciver blinks when ever you use the mouse, the off/on button is very small and frustrating, and much more. overall....DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE AND WASTE YOUR MONEY!
I've now owned this headseat for over a year. I have Altec Lansing 5.1 PC speakers and thought this the AHS-502i would be the same quality, they are not. I frequently would swivel the mic boom away from my mouth/face and in alighment with the head cross piece, straight up in the air. After about 4 months, something must have gone wrong with the internal wiring, because it doesn't work and I can't adjust it to make it work. I continue to use the headset for just the headphones and now the "volume wheel" in the cable is going out. Music quality is good and the headphones have never had an issue and handle pretty strong and loud bass. Anyway, the wheel switch is full of static, cuts out and you spin it to get a good "stereo" connection. If I move or the cable changes position, the sound can cut out, it's touchy and sensitive. I am shopping now for a new headseat and will NOT replace this one with the same product.
The Zune is basically a half-done ipod clone. It doesn't do anything particularly well and does nothing better than an ipod. The only thing to recommend it is that its tied into the microsoft "world" of services and software. If having anything not made by microsoft concerns you, go with the Zune. Otherwise don't bother.It usually takes microsoft two generations of product and up to four years to get a product "right". Even if you think you need the Zune, I would give it a few years.
WORKED GREAT FOR ABOUT A MONTH OR SO... THEN ONE GAVE OUT... NOT HAPPY WITH PRODUCT....
We use this as just a modem for now with a wired connection, and it needs frequent reboots.
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.
After installing the printer cartridge, starting from the very first page printed, there were black streaks on the back sides of each piece of paper, as well as a 2&#34; margin being squished together, like you were making a photo-copy of a book and the margin is curved. You get what you pay for! My mistake for trying to cut corners, but in this case it was not worth it at all.
This is the best blank DVDR available. Unfortunately, if you buy it from Amazon, expect it to arrive with the spindle broken because the only packing was a tiny piece of bubble in the box. There was nothing to keep it from flopping around in the box. Luckily, I had an old empty spindle to transfer the blanks to. Sigh, I guess idiots have to work somewhere. Glad it's not NASA.
No support and distortion problems
I purchased this after reading many reviews. Installation was easy and automatic; insert the receiver in a USB port, sync the keyboard, and go.Layout is great, easy to use. All the multimedia buttons worked out of the box. Liked the scroll wheel and Mouse 1 button on the front of the keyboard. If numlock is on, then the keypad overlay on the regular keys is on so I got numbers rather than letters. That screwed me up the first time I rebooted and tried to enter the password. There are no idiot lights to indicated the status of the numlock or capslock button.After a day or two, the keyboard occasionally wouldn't wake up. I went to the Adesso site and the FAQ suggested replacing the batteries. Did that with brand new Duracells and two days later the problem started again. It doesn't happen all the time but enough to be annoying. Sometimes just pulling a battery and putting it back will work. Other times have to resync the keyboard.Today, when it happened, went to pop the battery and the clip that holds the battery cover in place broke off. We'll see how Addesso responds, but right now I've got it taped on and looking for a replacement.
This thing is awful. Prints magenta only. Drives me crazy. I am going to go find a high building to throw it from.
I have to say, after reading the reviews below, I feel a sense of relief...I am not alone. I, too, have been a Netgear customer for a while. The products I have bought from them have always been easy to set up, and have worked well...but they ALWAYS fail...I own, in addition to this router, the following Netgear products: CM212 cable modem, RP614 wired router, WG111T USB adapter, WG311T PCI adapter. What do they all have in common? They are ALL replacements I've received from Netgear for defective products. Some of these I've replaced more than once. Frankly, I have not had a Netgear product last for a year, and usually they last for less than a few months.I should note that I have always been able to get RMAs for my products; however, this is in spite of experiencing the stall tactics others have mentioned. If you persevere, you can get replacements from Netgear, but I have come to the point that the hours on the phone with tech support (expect to spend 2 hours before they give you an RMA), and the hassle of returning products is no longer worth it.Part of my decision to abandon Netgear is due to a recent experience I had replacing a Motorola Surfboard cable modem. I called Motorola expecting the same run-around, but, to my great relief, I had an RMA number in 10 minutes--tops!Bottom line: Stay away from Netgear products. They are not reliable.
Apparently to increase sales of their map and mapping products, Garmin has abandoned the NMEA data transfer format used extensively throughout the GPS industry. In it's place Garmin developed its own transfer format "Garmin PVT". I recently purchased a Garmin nuvi 370 to replace an aging Garmin eMap (nearly a decade old), and to use on an upcoming vacation in England.Over the years I've used my Garmin eMap--for tens-of-thousands of miles-- I've developed an effective and efficient routine, using Delorme Street Atlas, to plan routes and uploading the final choice to the eMap. I also converted an obsolete laptop running Windows 98, dedicating it to in-vehicle GPS navigation. The combination of Street Atlas interfaced with the Garmin eMap, has provided me with a relatively large-screen navigation system equivalent--or better --to $1200 in-dash vehicle systems, for a fraction of the cost.I arrived at using Delorme Street Atlas as my preferred map program after thoroughly investigating, and using, Microsoft Streets and Garmin's own Map Source, MetroGuide U.S.A. In fact, I found Map Source the most expensive, the most incomplete, the most bug ridden, the most inaccurate, and the least user friendly. In fairness to Microsoft and Garmin the editions I used were late 1990's or early 21st century editions.Perhaps they've improve in later editions. I wouldn't know. Happy with Street Atlas I've purchased updates three times.I also was a long-time user, fan, and loyal supporter of Macintosh personal computers until Apple nearly went belly-up. Lack of third-party support for critical, work-related mathematical software, and pressured by my employer I switched, reluctantly, to Windows driven computers for both work and, ultimately, home use.Now I'm retired, Apple is back in the personal computer business, and my newest computer is a Macbook. I should be a happy-camper, right?Well, for the most part I am, but...After an exhaustive search of the Web, condescending, inaccurate answers from Garmin techs to my queries, and conversations with friends who are ultra-literate computer gurus, I've had to accept my shiny, new Garmin Nuvi 370 will not replace my eMap, at least not in the near future, and perhaps never.The upcoming England vacation include a week traveling a few of the country's canals on a narrowboat--think RV that floats, 6.5 ft. wide--I had hoped to put together Google Earth, and the Nuvi 370 and track our progress along G. Earth's satellite photo's, on my computer's screen. (I've done this with eMap and Google Earth both with Windows and Macintosh OS X Leapord.) However, Google Earth's GPS subroutine can't find the Nuvi, neither on the USB nor the Bluetooth connection. I've tried every piece of Mac compatible freeware, and shareware I've found on the web that claims it can connect a broad spectrum of GPS units to the computer and Google Earth. They've all worked with eMap. None have worked with the Nuvi. Garmin technical support told me I had to download and install Garmin Communicator--a browser plug-in--in order to operate the 370 with websites that are conditioned to support Garmin PVT format. I did, but had no success with Google Earth.In other respects Nuvi 370 is an adequate, dumb GPS, certainly dumber than my eMap. I'll keep it because it has Europe maps pre-loaded. However, I am very disappointed, and had I been fully informed beforehand would have purchased another manufacturer's unit. Not having the ability to plan routes on my computer and upload them to the Nuvi 370 is a huge "thumbs down" for meeting my needs. Route planning on the Nuvi 370 is limited, and cumbersome.N.B. I've also tried to connect the Nuvi 370 to Google Earth on my wife's Windows Vista driven laptop (not exhaustively as I did my MacBook). I could not effect a connection.
I've been using this card for 3 months now and it gives me random memory errors on my Canon SD400, making it impossible to take photos sometimes. Beware!
This product was very long in getting here and was not as advertised (in good condition). The paper tray would not send paper through the dock, it was scratched and look like it was very will used. I had to take it to a repair person, who used most of it for parts on another dock. So I can only say that it became a very expensive thing. I was not happy with it at all, except that I did get a working dock by combining it with another dock.
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).
We've used this particular printer at work. After receiving it and setting it up it worked great out of the box. Then shortly after a year it just stopped printing. First, it stopped because the ribbon was done, but it gave no warning to the fact that was the problem. Second, it stopped again and this time we changed the ribbon, but it still didn't work. Yet one day I decided to hook it up to the computer again and it started working again. If you were to take a look at our printer one would believe that we hardly ever use it because it's in such good shape. Thirdly, the biggest thing that really angers me is the fact that the maker of printer will not take responsibility for the warranty of the product which they make, but instead leaves the technical and warranty issues to whoever you purchase the printer from. I mean I had the hardest time just to get the tech rep and his supervisor to say that they would not and do not honor the warranty of the printer. I must admit that I have never heard of a company not honoring its own warranty for the very equipment that it makes and supplies the various retailers who sell their product. All I can say is don't bother buying this printer because it's a piece of junk for all intensive purposes. It really doesn't deserve a single star, but because it did work when first opened that's all I'll give it. Warning, stay away from this printer and the company that makes it. By the way the company that makes this printer also makes it under a few different label names and so far that I've seen one in the color of white.
My entire office runs on a digital phone system, and we have Nortel brand phones connected to Meridian PBX digital wall jacks all over the office. Here's the quote from the page above that led me to purchase this phone:"Connect directly into a Meridian PBX digital wall jack"Nope, actually, I'm here to tell you that it doesn't. I called Polycom HQ, and after hours of troubleshooting they called it DOA (dead on arrival), sent me a new one, and that one didn't work either. I returned both phones without much ado, luckily, and purchased another model that worked fine. I'm not sure why this product is marketed as digitally compatible - I hooked it up via analog line in another office and it worked like a charm, so clearly it's misadvertised. In any case, the market for digital conference phones is painfully limited, so this is a frustrating situation, although painlessly handled through Amazon, as usual.Allow me to save you a headache: If you're looking for digital phone system compatibility, keep moving.
I was wondering why the radio would go into a weird locked mode in which you could no longer use it. I had to shut the radio off, then turn it back on again. Just a slight movement from the male plug (that goes into the radio), would cause the radio to be unusable.I found out the male plug was not inserted all the way into the radio's headset socket. The problem is the rubber molding around the male plug was too much, not allowing a good &#34;seat&#34;. I used an Xacto knife and cut away at the rubber molding, thus allowing a good &#34;seat&#34; of the male plug. No more weird locking of the radio anymore. I also had to do this with the other Motorola headsets that came with my Motorola Radios as well.
My experience using this product on my Samsung LN52A650 was a complete nightmare. I contacted Samsung directly for a suggested cleaning method, and Monster's ScreenClean was their only authorized recommendation. Yet, I had the same problems others are describing: the streaks wouldn't go away! After several attempts over a week-long period, my display became a streaky, foggy mess! And to make matters worse, the streaks had that greasy, filmy rainbow tint that you often see when oil's on water. As a result, I seriously began to think my display was reacting badly with the solution. However, I was eventually able to get the streaks down to a minimum by continuously wiping and wiping and wiping. I don't see them at all now.My advice for those experiencing this same problem: think of it more like you're polishing the screen rather than cleaning it. Focus on specific sections, and keep your polishing as focused as possible to avoid overlapping into areas already completed. Also, the customer service rep at Monster was very attentive and mentioned that the cleansing ingredients may separate over time... so be sure to vigorously shake the solution before applying it to the cleaning cloth. That may or may not help. But honestly, I thought I was going to have a heart attack at the possibility of a $20 cleaner destroying my $2000 TV... And the worst part is, it really didn't even need to be cleaned in the first place.However in all fairness to Monster, aside from the difficulty in removing the streaks, my screen now looks crisp and clean. I haven't yet found or tried another product. But I can tell you this, my screen will have to get pretty dirty before I attempt to clean it using this method again.
I bought two of these, one for my brother, the other for myself. I bought these based on the initial reviews a few months ago. The sound quality is excellent for the price, but like others have recently mentioned, the cord is pure crap. If I tried, I am positive I can cut the cord in half with my finger nails. This is unacceptable.What good are the earbuds without the cord?
I use Verizon DSL and was unable to configure this router to work properly without intervention from Belkin's technical support. The included software repeatedly failed to properly configure the router. The manual was poorly written and Belkin's website was of no use for my particular problems. I will acknowledge that the Belkin technial support representative was knowledgeable and helpful. The day after I had the router set up and running it died on me. After contacting Belkin technical support again and running some diagnostic tests, the tech support representative came to the conclusion that the device was not functioning properly and I should return it to Belkin for a replacement. Instead, I returned the device to the store and purchased a slightly more expensive router from Linksys (model BEFSR41). That router was a snap to set up - no need to contact technical support. In sum, the Belkin router was a disappointment - I can't recommend it at all.
DID NOT WORK WITH MY VISTA HOME PREMIUM. RETURNED FOR A REFUND. STILL WAITING FOR REFUND OE REPLY.
Poor quality and hooking up is timely and connection resets, etc.. Not worth the money!
It doesn't fit 17" notebooks even the product was design for those, If you have a VAIO Series AR please don't buy this product, you will return, and waste time. effort and monney for the shipping costs!The product is really nice but for smaller notebooks, when you buy a VAIO AR series notebook this is the reference for a backpack but don't let that convince you is a LIE! The costures on the fabrics are week and don't resist the weigth and wide of a 17"inches notebook.
The product was very easy to set up (just plug it in!) but I was not that impressed with the sound quality. It's maybe ok for doing Skype conversations, but not anything used for professional purposes. I had read that it picks up audio well, but actually you need to speak directly into the mic for it to sound clear and crisp, otherwise you get the gargly, wavy sounds. The price is fair, but overall I was slightly disappointed.
On a fresh set of batteries, this keyboard is barely able to transmit a signal 2 meters, with clear line-of-sight to the antenna. It is pathetic; at this range, one in ten keystrokes just doesn't go through. It doesn't help that it uses the same 2.4 GHz band as the WiFi, so the keyboard stops working any time there's an active download, and the WiFi stops working any time you type.Physically and ergonomically, it's great. the sides make very good handles, and the trackball and mouse buttons are well-positioned. The built-in trackball is nice when it works (same reception problems, plus it doesn't track fast motion very well). Overall, however, the reception and interference problems make this a poor design.
I bought one of these to plug multiple appliances into a kitchen outlet. It worked fine until someone tried to use three things at the same time. To be fair, this product did its job and tripped. The problem is, there is no breaker to reset, or even an accessible fuse to replace. It only worked for a few weeks, and now it's a solid-state piece of e-waste. If you buy this product, plan carefully and don't plug too much into it!
This seems to work fine for some people and some devices. I was planning on using it to hook into a mobile video production studio to add my computer (has an HDMI out) for graphic overlays and such. Turns out this is not the right cord. The item pictured is a 24+1 pin DVI-D (d stands for digital) cord. The item I got was a 18+1 pin DVI-I cord. This distinction doesn't matter for all devices, however it does for my studio and the signal could not be read.Just be weary that the pictured product is not the one you get, unless they simply mixed mine up on accident. The product description was rather vague, so I should have been weary of that. If you really need a DVI-D cable, this one seems to fit the bill: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TH7T2UI returned this one immediately and ordered the other. Assuming my refund comes from the seller, will report back and on that experience.
I just received this and it had many problems:1) Battery wound not charge2) Focus did not work - always blurred3) Could not find the Memory card4) joystick like menu buttons are not very accurate - frustrating when trying to browse on screen menus. You want to go right and it selects down.I have never bought an electronic device whith so many problems!Regardless of the quality problems. It is my opinion that the current line of tapeless budget camcorders are still a few years away from maturing to usefulness. I was hoping that this model would offer it but I will have to wait for another unit.If you read the reviews, it is clear: Mustek has a big time quality problem. If you plan on ordering this you sould order a bunch and hope one of them works!
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.
I bought this TV at the end of June 2006. Immediately, I noticed problems with it...-Similar to other reviews, I learned that this is NOT a true 1080p TV! The maximum accepted resolution to either the component or HDMI inputs is 1080i. It took me 3 calls to Toshiba to get them to admit that. That being said, a 1080i signal can be de-interlaced from 1080i60Hz to 1080p30Hz, but just be sure you know what you're getting.-I've had lots of problems with the component inputs on the TV. I know that the problem is in the TV because I've since run the same component outputs into an AV receiver, which then sends its output to the TV with and HDMI cable. The problem disappears when I do this. With both sets of component inputs (from multiple sources), I am able to see faint horizontal noise/interference lines. This noise is always evident, but is most easy to spot on darker (but not completely black) pictures. Occasionally, when turning on the TV and cable box at the same time, the picture will be completely messed up. The best way to describe the way it looks is to imagine the picture split into 6 smaller pictures, shaded pink/purple and scrolling sideways across the screen. Finally, for the first 10-15 minutes after the TV is turned on, a dark flickering pattern cycles sporadically through the picture, located towards the center and top of the picture. This flickering is most noticeable on a picture that is brightly colored. Again, all of these symptoms disappear by using an HDMI cable, but it shouldn't be necessary. I spoke with some authorized repair folks who suspect that the digital board (the board encoding the component signal to a digital signal) is at fault.-The fan is very loud and runs often.-I have also read multiple accounts of people having issues with the fan noise and interference. There is even speculation that a faulty fan could be putting out an RF interference signal, causing both of my current technical problems with the TV.-Less than 3 months owning this TV, the bulb blew. There was a known fault with the first round of bulbs. Toshiba sent me a new one and it has lasted for over a year. I would assume that new models come with the better bulb.+The picture (when there are no other problems) is very good. It's bright and crisp.+Many HDTVs have a latency problem with video games. This one does not, so that's a plus.Bottom line: I strongly caution you against purchasing this TV especially if you want a true 1080p TV. The other technical issues I've experienced might simply be the result of me receiving a lemon, but I can't say that I've been as happy as I would like with this TV.
My older Kameleon works better than the 676. When I would attempt to change the volume or mute it, I would have to go back to the receiver and back again. I sent it back and dug out my Kameleon.
This device not only did not perform, but to return it I had to pay shipping both ways. This,in effect, cost me half of the purchase price with nothing to show
The problem most folk have with the Sony batteries, is that they leave them in their laptops and use the wall plug. During that whole time, the Sony laptop tries to recharge the already charged battery, causing it to slowly wear down. Folk say... I never use the battery, when in fact their battery is in use as long as it is in the laptop and plugged in. A friend alerted me to this after my battery went the first time. Suggestion: Remove the battery from your laptop and keep it in your case for whenever you are traveling. This is actually a stupid fix, because... if the power goes out while you are working on your computer, your battery is in your laptop bag! The fix is actually a new computer, that has more up-to-date software and hardware, that sense when the battery if full and stops charging. But for those of us who don't have the money for a new laptop, we keep on buying batteries.
I use a 512MB Sandisk CF card in my Canon S45 camera. I put several pictures on the card, of varying sizes and qualities. None of them displayed onscreen, and even the Preview option showed a sort of colored fuzzed-out picture instead of a thumbnail view. This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever used, thank goodness it was free. I wonder why, they're probably unloading them, or the free ones are all secretly 'refurbished' or something. Shame on Amazon.
I got my Lexmark 5700 about 2 1/2 years ago. The black and white printing was great to start with, but the color printing never did turn out as good as prints from other printers, including my brother's Canon Bubblejet and my Dad's HP Deskjet.Color printing is somewhat better with a photo cartridge installed. Like one of the other reviewers, I have also, for the last 6 or 8 months, had significant problems with my black ink cartridges. The print quality is horrid. I just put in a brand new black cartridge, and one day later, the print is awful. There are skips all through my words. I don't know if this is a problem with the printer or the cartridges. If it's the cartridges, it's a big problem considering each black cartridge is about 28 to 30 dollars. Either way, I would not recommend this printer to anyone. I'm about 2 seconds from starting a bonfire with mine. Then I'm going shopping for something other than a Lexmark.
IF you live in BFE, with no one else around you, ever, then this might be a great product. But you decide that you want to drive to say, Los Angeles, or Salt Lake City or some place that might have other people around, forget about it. Go buy a new stereo with an auxillary input. I was so pissed that I spent $50 on this product that doesn't work. If I hadn't thrown away the box so quickly I would have returned it, post haste.
I bought this for a trip between Northern Virginia and Arkansas. Lots of rural driving where you wouldn't expect much interference from radio stations. We were unable to get a strong enough signal to listen to any music from my iPod. Sometimes an acoustical guitar would sound okay, but if they started singing, it was all over. It sounded like when you are driving over a hill going away from a distant radio station and you love the song and don't want to change the station even though it sounds horrible. You only really hear the song at all because you know in your mind how it goes.Per the instructions on the device, I switched it to Mono mode (that's supposed to boost signal), but that did not improve it. My Subaru Forester radio doesn't go down below 88.1, so I was unable to try using the lowest setting on the iTrip. This device may work well in some cars, but not in ours! I plan to see if I can return it. The only thing it did effectively was charge my iPod.
I cannot imagine that there is a worse printer on the market. This thing is terrible. I may print 20 sheets per month and 60% of the time there is an ink problem or paper jam. I am constantly having to buy color ink and have not printed in color in years. This thing isn't good for a boat anchor.
Do NOT use this chip in G4 Powerbooks. Causes constant kernel panics, makes the computer unusable.
Although they fit nice in the ears, the sound quality is distorted. I bought 2 pair because of all the nice reviews and am disappointed that I did.
Why in the world would you not have a battery back up? Living in the Mid West you're going to have weekly if not daily power "flashes" where the power goes out for a split second or maybe even days. It's annoying to reset the clock all the time. I mean, seriously.
Though this player's stats look good on paper, and the concept is a great one, do not buy it. I recieved one for Christmas last year, and the headphone jack fell INTO the player after a few months. Lexar sent me a replacement, which did not even work to begin with. They sent me another one, the headphone jack broke on that one too. After this they refused to give me a refund, but replaced it with their newest model mp3 player, the LDP-600. I am waiting to see if their are any defects, but this is a much nicer player. In closing, stay away from the Jumpgear, I loved it while it worked, but it is far to poorly manufactured to warrant any price.
Got mine (blue version of this) from Sonystyle.com just yesterday. After playing with it for a few hrs here are my impressions.First and foremost the mp3 playback quality is atrocious. 128kbps files sound like 64kbps or lower. Even my no-brand-name cheap mp3/cd player has better mp3 quality.I suspect the codec/DSP in the Sony are still designed for their propreitary ATRAC3 plus format with a secondary mp3 support. In fact converting a mp3 file to Atrac3plus (with included software) sounded better than just mp3 file. Inspite of this hassle, it was still below mp3 quality from other players.The battery life seems to be in line with the specs listed by Sony. No complaints on that front. The backlight LCD display is a nice bonus too. The size/volume is significantly more than the iPod Shuffle.The user interface is more loaded than such a small palyer can withstand. As a result it more cumbersome and confusing than Apple/iRiver players.In short this awkwardly named "mp3" music player is a step in right direction for Sony but is still below average. Price is right but not the quality.
The printer works pretty well for an economy model but one of these cartridges prints at most 50 pages. That is about 40 cents per page for the ink; I will never buy Epson again!!
The kit I received is not the one in the picture, it says it should fit a 99 civic, but does not even come close. The instructions are EXTREMELY vague and do not provide any clarity at all as to what brackets to remove or use. IT DOESN'T EVEN FIT!!! I attempted to contact customer service and i got what sounded like a crappy home answering machine. Now I have a disassembled car with no radio and no way to mount it. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN! Do yourself a favor and find another mounting kit if you have a 99 civic, this is not a mounting kit for a 99 civic. Such a scam.
AWFUL! I used it once on my 80g ipod classic for a 45 minute drive, got back in a couple of hours later and plugged it back in and it completely shut down my ipod! I couldn't even reset it by holding down the menu and select buttons and when I hooked back up to my laptop it didn't recognize that it was attached!Since it had worked earlier that day I didn't think it was the transmitter so I hooked up my daughters 8g ipod nano and it immediately did the exact same thing! I took both ipod's to the apple store and the tech couldn't even figure it out! I was incredibly lucky that both are still under the one year warrenty because he ended up having to just give me a brand new classic and I have to go back to replace the nano cause they didn't have any in stock! The tech flat out told me to NOT hook up that transmitter anymore.DON'T GET THIS TRANSMITTER-especially if your ipod isn't covered under the apple warrenty anymore!
The sound quality is good, but please read if you have ANY plans to put these on speaker stands.INCREDIBLY, these popular speakers have NO options whatsoever for speaker stands. Why? Because NHT inexplicably designed them without mounting holes. The only threaded hole on the entire speaker is one single 3/8 hole that is used for WALL mounting. Even the friendly people at Sanus concluded nothing could be done.If you want to put these on speaker stands, you have just two terrible options:1. Drill a hole in the bottom of the speaker so that it will become mountable to most speaker stands (this will void the warranty and possibly affect the sound)Or...2. Glue the speaker to the stand, which is a horrific thought for such a pretty piano black finish. And even this option is not as easy as it sounds, as the bottom of the speaker is ROUNDED, no flat. Ugh...NHT, what were you thinking designing a speaker like this?? Now I know why it is called Absolute Zero, because there is Absolutely Zero options for speaker stands.
If you use this, MacBook Air won't close. RadTech make a cover for air specifically but this one is for regular MacBooks, not for air as advertised.
The Focus feature broke on Day 2. Binoculars are pretty useless when you can't focus. You get what you pay for.
This thing is crapola you need a jumper wire from your 12v main just to power it wich means the amp never shuts off (fire hazard) and it clips with the gain not even half way up, don waste your time!!!!
Let me start out by stating that I am a professional software consultant with 24 years of software experience. Admittedly, the vast majority of my work is with large mainframes, however I believe I have more familiarity with PC's than the average PC user. That said, I would like to relay my experience with D-Link products to you.I purchased a D-Link DI-624 router for my new Pentium 4 machine running Windows XP, service pack 2. After meticulously following the directions, I was unable to connect to the internet. I called D-Link technical support and they were able to get me up and running rather quickly. So far so good...Next I attempted to install a D-Link DWL-G520 Xtreme G Wireless PCI adapter in my old Pentium 2, 300 Mhz machine running Windows 98 SE. According to the specifications, this machine satisfies the minimum system requirements for this product. After carefully following the installation guide, I was able to install the card successfully, but I was unable to launch their configuration software. I tried not only the shortcut icon installed on my desktop, but the target exec file in the D-Link folder as well. The program simply failed to launch. I called D-Link technical support again, and after going round and round with the tech rep, I was eventually told that there was something wrong with my operating system. Needless to say, I never had a problem running any other software on my machine, so out of frustration, I returned the card. By the way, I did encounter a system lock up as mentioned by other reviewers, but I was able to get passed it.Not one to give up easily, I purchased a D-Link DWL-G510 Air Plus G Wireless PCI adapter. As always, I followed the instructions to the letter. Basically, you install their software, turn off your machine and unplug, install the card and turn on the machine again. Well, unfortunately for me, I was unable to bring up my machine. After several attempts, I tried starting the machine with my Windows 98 CD in the drive, but the machine still wouldn't boot up. I removed the card, but the machine still will not boot up. Somehow, this latest attempt to install a D-Link product has caused a total loss of the machine. This makes no sense to me as the machine should always boot with the operating system CD, but it does not.Perhaps this experience is exemplary of the fact that I am not as knowledgeable about PC's as I thought I was. In any event, it should be fair warning to anyone the least bit insecure about their PC prowess.Again, this is an older machine running Windows 98 SE. You may have better luck with a newer operating system, I don't know. But I do know that I won't be purchasing another D-Link product in the future.
Long story short.....I purchased two of these players, one for my wife and one for me. My wifes player was defective so I exchanged it for a new one. Three uses later with her new player and the hard drive crashed. I returned her second one with my player and got a refund. I bucked up a few more dollars for an ipod mini and it was worth every penny. The difference is amazing. With the Samsung the time it takes to transfer music is painfully slow compared to the ipod. Just spend the extra $50 on an ipod and save yourself the trouble. Two defective players out of three....No thanks. Don't buy this player.
Although the battery looks charged, it often runs out quickly. So either the charging indicator is getting a false reading from the battery or the battery drains quickly.
This product could've been great. It sounds good, it looks great, it's small, it's reasonably priced, and it plays MP3 CD's for hours and hours of music. What's not to like? Well, contrary to what the editorial review states, and contrary to what it states on Philips' web site, it DOES NOT have a headphone jack, for which I docked it two stars. It appeared to be the perfect product to set on my desk at work, but this omission meant that it was useless to me so I returned it. If you'll *always* use the speakers, then by all means get one. If there's a chance you'll want to use headphones, get something else.A headphone jack should be standard equipment on things like this, and it's really disappointing that it lacks this feature because it's such a nice product in all other ways.
I orderd this vcr for my father and after talking him into buying a used vcr instead of new i decided to purchase this one. where he lives they only have p.o. boxes so we were informed we couldnt get the insurance. my father just recieved this vcr and in his words via text "VCR came. Dosnt work right. Wont rewind. Loud humming. Ate tape. Screws missing in back and top dented" I am VERY unhappy with the service we recieved and i would just like to warn all of you to make sure you can get some kind of insurance because we are now out $57.
Does not work with a DVD/VCR Combo. No code for these in the documentation, no help from sony (Shocker, i new i shouldnt have bought this one.) Everytime I buy a cheap sony product, I swear it will be my last. When will I learn?The learning feature did not work with an Infared remote, so I couldnt take the combo player and teach it. It didnt handle my older kentwood amp/receiver well either (which was also IR as well, so learning the buttons was out.)If you are looking for something basic this works ok. samsung tv worked on first code as did Sceintific Atlanta Cable box. You may have to get something trickier if you want to do some advanced stuff.Also the Instructions were a nightmare. I am a technical person and found them very aggravating. Plenty of "see page X for this."
I bought the SC101 at Bestbuy in Southfield, MI in the beginning in January 07. About that time, I started having issues with my computer, as follows:[1] failure to shutdown properly; incl restart, hibernate, or standby.[2] Microsoft office products would hang up upon opening a document; Excel, Word.Initially I had no idea it was this machine causing all these issues on my computer. (XP MCE 2006). So I tried the microsoft updates, refreshing restore points, etc. Nothing worked.Finally, I did a COMPLETE MANUFACTURERS RESTORE ON my computer, and these issues went away. I reinstalled all my software and the computer worked great. I installed the SC101 Central Manager again, and ALL MY PROBLEMS RETURNED IN FULL FORCE.I deduced that it absolutely was the Central Manager Software when I used "Services.msc" to disable the SC101's software... something like Zetera Service. After which, my computer stopped hanging up.I spent weeks trying to resolve the issue, and I spent an hour with a Support Tech from India who told me I needed to update the Firmware. Guess what...I updated the Firmware on both my PC and the SC101, and the issues were still there.They have not tested this product thoroughly, and I mentioned support in India because the fella was EXTREMELY HARD TO UNDERSTAND. Being in the software industry, I work with Indian folks all the time. I have no trouble understanding them... but it's different when you're talking tech with some guy with an accent stronger than turkish coffee.Not to mention I waited 45 minutes on hold, before a real live person assisted me.ALL OF MY NETWORKING PRODUCTS ARE NETGEAR. I thought this would be a great buy. Unfortunately, I was mistaken.Don't be mistaken too.
I had great hopes for this remote. I was looking for a remote to replace my aging sony univeral remote. I checked out the Proto 7000 and the logitech 880/890 and decided to go with the rc9800i. When I opened it up it looked nice and was pretty easy to get up and running. I had a little problem updating the firmware but finally figured it out. Hooking it up my wi-fi was fairly easy and I was able to access the guide once I got the service established. It only took me about a day to figure out that there was problems. I had to reset the remote because it froze up. It became a daily task. Then I noticed that the channel and volume buttons weren't working real well. I would press and hold them and there was a big delay until the volume would go up or down. This is hard because then the volume would shoot way up after the system caught up to what you had pressed. I just ended up returning it after about a week. I think that there has to be a better remote for the money. I am really disappointed because I like the features it just didn't work the way it was suppose to.
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!
The audio quality was much better than my previous headphones. But after about four months of occasional use, the right headphone died.The warranty is 90 days. Judging from the other reviews, you're lucky if they last that long. Once the 90 days are up, Sony will exchange them for a refurbished pair for $28.64 (more than the cost of a new pair on Amazon). No thank you.
I bought one of the 256 mg drives only three months ago and already it has broken. It cannot be read by either a PC or on a MAC.I asked the company for a replacement but they want the original drive back (with all my personal information on it) before they will replace it. THIS IS A PROBLEM. Who wants to send their personal data to a bunch of strangers? I bought this to use as a backup to my other drives, and to transport information. If I have to back up my back up then that is not gonna work.I would recommend avoiding this company's products and go with one of the other brands, like the intelligent stick.All they had to do was replace my device and I would have then destroyed the origingal (which doesn't work) and returned it to them. They will not allow that so...I'm not buying another one from them.MS
This is a great product in theory. I wish it worked for me. I installed two 200gig Western Digital drives. One was already formatted NTFS and the other was brand new. It successfully formatted both to it's own format system. I set it up as a mirror drive system. I copied (NOT MOVED) my most important files and photographs to it. My files were/are running on my Dell Server with a Compaq RAID 5 array - too much electricity and cooling. Well, after about a day the mirror was gone and it said it never existed. You cannot add a mirror drive, it has to be set up from the start. The mirror "lost" drive showed that it was formatted and there was no space left. I could not reformat it. I took it to my XP machine and reformatted it NTFS. I was willing to crash the whole Netgear "Toaster" and start over but now it would not format the NTFS drive to it's own format system like it did the first time. I lost almost two days playing with the thing and packed it up and sent it back to Amazon. That's too bad because it is one of the few NAS devices that comes empty and used EIDE not SATA drives.
I ordered the Samsung 5053 from Amazon and used the free shipping with Eagle USA. The box was in good shape when arrived, but very loose around the TV. The delivery guy was very nice and unpacked the TV. The brand new $2400 Plasma TV screen was shattered on both sides clear across the screen. The delivery guy packed it back up and now I have to reorder it, wait for a credit to my account, wait another 2 weeks for delivery. Not the best situation to save a few hundred $$. At least Amazon should send another TV by express and not make me reorder it and wait 2 more weeks and have the change of another damaged TV.
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.
The outer part of the screen is all lens. Huge amount of vignetting unless the camera is zoomed in which defeats the purpose of a wide angle adapter.The treads on the 30.5 adapter do not work on either my camera or my UV filter I could use the 30mm bu tit is not right. So back to the store with this cheap lens.
I bought this for college and didn't open it until after the return policy was up, and it doesn't work. The sound works, but there is no picture. It's not worth it, spend the extra money to buy a better brand.
I bought this Onkyo CD Player and as soon as the 1 year warrantee was over the circuit board broke for no apparent reason causing a variety of mechanical failures. I called the company and they told me since it wasn't under warrantee the best I could do was participate in their trade in program. For $80 I could send in my broken CD player, paying the shipping costs myself (which amounted to about $30), and they would send me a refurbished unit of exactly the same model with a 1 year warrantee, shipped to me for free. I went for it. But when the refurbished unit arrived it had more problems than the one I sent in. Onkyo had the nerve to suggest that it was damaged in shipping. This was absurd. The unit arrived neatly packed with no exterior physical damage. Their warehouse staff simply hadn't checked to see if the unit was functioning before they shipped it or from the time it had been fixed to the time it was shipped the circuit board failed again, telling you something about the quality of the product. While Onkyo was willing to refund my $80 I still had to pay shipping back the warehouse. So, I paid $60 in freight costs to get nothing! Save yourself time, money and aggravation - don't buy this product!
Thank you for the refund for the defective keyboard. I appreciate your effort to settle this transaction. It is a pleasure to do business, knowing that you back up every order.
I ordered the Nikon 18-55 lense for my D70 that the original lens failed after 5 years or so. Well I bought this in May and in September the auto-focus failed on this one. It wouldn't even focus manually as the focus ring was stuck. No problem...Nikon warrenty is 1 year per the website, so I send it off to Nikon and get it back 2 weeks later with a letter saying it's a Non-US lens. I called to get some clarity from them. So turns out that the lens I got is manufactured for other countries and doesn't meet US codes, blah blah blah. and Nikon WILL NOT WARRENTY! was informed by Nikon customer service that if sale didn't specify that it was grey market that I should be entitled to refund or replacement anyway. Not sure if all sellers on here would be selling the same non-US model but be careful. A big Thank You to Amazon for stepping up and replacing this for me. I should have known something was wrong with such a low price on this lens vs the retail stores here... hopefully new one at least last a year
I know not to expect much when not paying much. However, these headphones simply were underwhelming at every turn in my mind. They never seemed to have a very good fit, and the sound always left me wanting. I think the single earbud size fits all approach of this set is a poor decision, I have immediately noticed a more comfortable fit on the default swappable earbud of another similarly priced pair of Coby earbuds.
After two tapes and only a year and a half later the camcorder went into a lock up mode "Operation Paused Condensation," and it will only allow a tape to be inserted after approximately 50 tries. To my surprise, I got absolutely no support from JVC's tech support. What a shame I WAS a very loyal JVC customer. I wished I never had replaced my 7-year-old Sony 8mm camcorder.
THE DRIVERS DO NOT WORK WITH THIS CAMERA AND IF YOU CALL THERE TECH. SUPPORT LINE THERE PHONE NUMBER IS NOT LONGER IN USE. WOW!!!!!
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.
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.
One died after 4 months, RMA'ed it for the same model. The second one died after 7 months.I would AVOID SEAGATE. The drive is NOT quiet at all.Compared to WD, Seagate is [...]. I took a chance with Seagate after owning mostly WD and Maxtor drives. This was a horrible decision.
Check it out before buy. Not all drive works, dont works in linux or mac. and it have a lot of but the software that use.Ahh the service support doesn't work.
I have recently got an Ipod and I thought is was the best Mp3 player until I did a lot of looking around. The Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra kicks the Ipod so much.Pros:1. Eax sound feature which is creatives sound card technoligy so it sounds a lot better2. The 30gb Nomad cost $300 while the 10gb Ipod cost $4003. built for windows. No firewire stuff.4. better features and custmizing5. no need to use musicmatch or anything just install software and you can put any song on it no matter where the location.6. big screen with blue backlight.7. Can replace rechargeable battery8. Up to 60gb hard driveCons:1. A little bigger than the Ipod
I'm returning the Zune. First it came with no real information about how to use it (no manual or anything), then we couldn't get the software to properly download, then we discovered the Zune wouldn't charge. We finally got the thing working but then the charging port wasn't working (after only 24 hours of using it).
Despite TIVO's recommendation of this wireless adapter, they don't support version 2.8 (which is apparently the latest version -- and the one that was delivered from Amazon). The TIVO software won't recognize it for whatever reason.The one I ordered previously (version 2.6) works great.
I thought this was to transfer date from XP to Win 7. But looks like it is for Vista. Guess I will get the proper item. can't rate the item as not used.
After owning these for 2 months, one side of the headband broke. They sound great, but unless you plan on leaving these constantly connected to your home PC, then DO NOT BUY THESE because they will break on their first trip in your breifcase or backpack. One more thing, they direct cord connection to each earcup is annoying.
HP seems to have released this computer before they got all the bugs worked out.To begin with it simply would not recieve the TV signal. HP's technical support blamed it on my cable provider (despite my TV working fine) and had me reinstall the operating system(which didn't fix it). After struggling to fix this problem for over a month HP eventually released a new driver which did fix this problem.Another problem occured when I tried to connect both a monitor and a TV to it. The TV signal was horrible, and it wasn't until I downloaded new driver from Nvidia that I was able to fix this problem. HP still has not released a fix to this problem, and their technical support didn't even seem to understand the problem.As well the sound from TV programs sometimes cuts out. Other sounds work, but the TV program's sound quits working until it is rebooted. This seems to occur most often when it is recording another show at the same time. Again HP doesn't have a fix for this problem.Now that I've got most of the bugs worked out, I like this computer, but I will avoid ever buying a newly released product from HP again. In the past I have built my computers myself out of quality components, and have a far easier time getting everything working. I had hoped that buying a prebuild computer would it easier to get things up and runnning, but it turned out that the opposite was true.
I had these speakers replaced because of the irritating buzzing sound emenating from the woofer. The replacement set still &quot;buzzes&quot; continuously. I have to turn them off when they're not in use so the sound doesn't drive me crazy. I'll just cut my losses and get something else. Don't buy these speakers!
The batteries arrived appearing to be fully charged (according to the battery charger) but when placed in a camera were dead. Recharging had no effect. After contacting the vendor (inspiretech), I am returning them and will hopefully receive a full refund.
Do not buy this. I opened the box and hooked everything up. It was detected as an unknown device and none of the drivers would install. ADS Tech sent me a BRICK. Buy any other brand.
Bought this laptop in April of 2007. As other reviewers commented it does look very sleek, however there are many issues with it. First of all after using it for almost 2 years I have 4 minutes of battery life. 4 minutes. It is ridiculous that I am a slave to my power cord. Second of all, it is so slow. I do not have many additional programs loaded onto this computer but it takes forever to load up a program. The internet frequently crashes as does Windows Media Player. Recently I've had to restart my computer several times a day because of the crashes. I thought it might be a virus so I swept it using an anti-virus program but nothing was wrong. I wish I had chosen a different laptop, this one is very disappointing.
My son bought this product and wished he hadn't now. It freezes up on him all the time.
The picture is ok but not great. The sound isn't great at all. Of course there isn't much to expect from such a little box but the TV even sounds bad considering that. My laptop sounds better. The worse thing is the DVD functionality. I haven't really payed attention to it before buying, so now I am blessed with frustration:- Only plays DVDs. No VCD, SVCD or other video formats!- NTSC ONLY!!!!- Only plays region 0 and 1 DVDs and no hack available anywhereAs for audio cd playing I find it annoying that the drive is fairly loud and that the screen is always on. It's an ugly blue screen just displaing 'track 1', 'track 2' etc. - no CD text.My recommendation: If space wise any possible - get a TV only and an external DVD player.
I have this labeled as Toshiba PA3455u. Toshiba does not acknowledge that it exists on their web site. No documentation, drivers, or updates. I've spent almost two hours now on the phone. Tech support will not support it. Said to call Toshiba Direct...who says, they only sell the product. Must go back to tech support.Next tech agent said his supervisor would not come to the phone. After 15 minutes, gave me a case number and apologized that he is not allowed to offer support for this. Said to call a "special" 800 number for Toshiba Accessories Department, who will offer support.The 800 number rang to another company entirely: Superwarehouse.com, who said that they only sell the stuff; they don't offer any kind of tech support.Called back to tech support again demanding that Toshiba replace this with a product that they _will_ support. Am still holding for a supervisor.Apparently, these are not made any more. Toshiba slapped their logo on it. The only ones remaining are closeouts that weren't able to be sold.
Purchased this headset from previous experence with Plantronics products. When connected to cell phone I can here fine but nobody can here me. Tried several things to correct but of no help. Did not expect this from a Plantronics product. Used a cheap ear plug and works fine so phone is not the issue. Will return this product if possible. I do not recommend this product to anyone.
I purchased a similar Sansa MP3 Player, the Sansa C140 only to have it break twice in one year. I had it replaced once, free of charge. However, now, Sansa will not respond to my e-mails.
Believe me when I tell you....this camera is a joke. You have to capture into sony's worthless software which allows little or no editing. I would consider this one of the worst purchases I have ever made. Absolutely no help from Sony techs and the geeks at best buy tell me I'm up a creek. Thanks sony.
I bought this monitor in April 2004. It broke December 19. It started going to sleep in November and then on December it went permanetly black. The paper work needed by Sony inorder to send a replacement (refurbished) monitor was faxed and recieved by Soney that day. After many calls to Sony and promises of prompt replacement still nothing almost a mounth later. With warrenty service like this you should count on keeping a back up monitor if you buy a Sony. At the time we were in the market for a wide screen plasma TV. We got one but it was a Pioneer not the Sony we were looking at.
My (relatively cheap) stereo came with an AM radio antenae that plugged into the back. The Terk AM Antenna has two wires, not a plug. The instructions indicated by placing the antenna near my stereo I would get a benefit. No such luck. I do not know if it would have worked better had I been able to plug it in. I returned it, but the postage to me and to return it was more than half the cost of the antenna.
Had the product less than one month and it does not work! Let's see if Amazon replaces it.PK
IT'S WAIST OF MONEY. EVERY 2-3 MINS, WHEN YOU ARE LISTENING THE SOUND GOES OFF AND ON FOR 10-15 SEC. DON'T BUY IS WAIST OF MONEY.
this shuffle isnt the best. the charger never works and this is for all shuffles. If your gonna buy any ipod get the nano or the mini or just the regular dont waste your money on this
At first I was pleased with this project. I used it to install all the software I needed from CDs on my Samsung NC10 netbook. I have not tried using it to write DVDs or CDs. However, after only infrequently using this unit over the past few months, the eject button is apparently broken. The only I can get the door open is to pry it open with my hands. That works, but it's not ideal.
Enjoyed my MicroPhoto until it just froze. Even after several hard resets will not do anything. The freeze problem seems to be a known issue. But Creative wants $25 just to look at it even though it is still under year warranty. I called and the recording said that since I hadn't bought the extended warranty, I would have to pay to talk to someone.
This will physically connect to most devices needing a standard USB port.However, it does not provide enough power to actually do anything after it is physically connected.As other reviews pointed out, anything that needs more than about 500mA of current will not get much more than a trickle charge from this tip. e.g.- iPad, Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G network device, etc. do not really charge even though the physically plug in alright. It took about 24 hours to go from about 70% to 100% charge on the iPad, and that is with the iPad completely off.iGo does not seem to make a universal USB iTip. This is probably for marketing purposes, since then you would not ever need any additional iTips; you could then just plug any device into the same iTip using the USB cable that came with the device. Bad for sales, but good for the consumer...
Bought a TeraStation Pro unit. Had problems within a couple of months - constant 15 hour long rebuilds of the RAID - during which the unit was useless. RMA process was not completed because Buffalo never sent the key to open the unit. Over time, the unit failed to write more than a few files at a time - requiring rebooting the unit - so it could not be used as a backup anymore. Finally a drive failed. Western Digital said there was no warranty because it was an OEM drive. Buffalo says the warranty was only 1 year. So I am the fool who purchased an expensive backup device that was only warranted for a year! Somehow, backup security that is only good for a year doesn't seem very comforting. And Buffalo was adamant that they were sorry I now owned a "brick" but there was nothing they could do about it. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!!!
We bought this camera in 12/2007 and it worked flawlessly for exactly one year. Then in the middle of recording one of my son's basketball games, a yellow DVD with a line through it begins flashing in the middle of the screen. I pressed the record button again and the camera displayed "Recording Disabled".We mailed the camera to Sony. They told us they could not find anything wrong. They never told us what tests they ran. We got the camera back and it immediately had the same problem. I asked if Sony could recover the video on the disabled disks and they said "yes, for $50 a DVD". I almost laughed out loud. The rep also suggested searching for software on line to fix corrupted disks but I haven't found anything I would trust purchasing. We mailed it back a second time (this time with a bad DVD). Again they said they could find nothing wrong and said I should use Sony DVDs. We had successfully used about a dozen Maxell DVD-RWs and now all of a sudden that's the problem? The camera was mailed back and again after nearly completing 1 DVD, the video function was disabled.From what I've researched since I would not buy a DVD recorder. Although I wanted to move away from tape, I've read miniDV and Flash Memory camcorders are much more reliable. No matter which type we decide to purchase, it will NOT be a Sony.
The plastic stick is broken on arrival. Have to use duck tape to fix it. It still works, not worth the trouble to return it, but I am not happy with it.
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.
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.
Being a systems builder i always test cards before selling to customers. Stay clear of the ATI name. ATI boasts great things as well as tech support. You can have all the tech support you can pay for. Customers expect the best and will not be happy when the ATI products do not work as stated. Try tech support, get through the endless fix this and update that and when the product they sell still does not work you will just get tierd and go buy another product. Sometimes the headache is not worth the hassle. BEWARE
I purchased the F5U103-MAC (same product but with multi-colored sleeves) several months ago to connect my digital camera and Palm V to my laptop. As soon as I started to install the product, the problems began.- Firstly, the instructions are sparse at best. Belkin's online site had no support (until recently).- Second, this product defies the logic of home computers and electronics: Rather than create a product that simplifies daily tasks, this adapter has multiplied the hassle. I cannot have the adapter plugged into a hub; I cannot have the adapter plugged into my computer at startup; and I cannot have my device plugged into my adapter when my adapter is plugged into my computer. These are not major features to implement.- Finally, the device is large and bulky with a long cable that adds to desktop clutter. My Keyspan USB PDA adapter does in just five inches what Belkin has managed to attempt in three feet.On the positive side, the product does work when you're willing to deal with the $80 hassle. However, I honestly can't encourage readers to buy Keyspan's much cheaper (and efficient) adapter instead of this one. It's been both a disappointment and hassle.
First off, a couple tips to those that buy these phones: like everyone else says, make sure you are using the right size plugs, and make sure they are pushed your ear in tight for a good seal. Second tip: These benefit from a good 20-30 hours of break in. Just plug them into a radio at med-high volume overnight a couple times. After break in, the bass and midrange will open up a lot.Physical Pros: These are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever used. Wearing them for a couple hours is no problem. The way they insert into your ear also means you can wear them while resting your head on it's side on a pillow.Physical Cons: I absolutely hate the cord setup, one ear is supporting all the weight of the cord. Also, because these earbuds are inserted in your ear canal, anything the cord might rub against as you walk will transmit noise directly into one of your ears.Sound Pros: Rich and deep bass, clear mids, wide frequency range.Sound Cons: Super bright (too much high frequency)! On a neutral audio source, the treble is grating, especially if you turn up the volume. If you use an equalizer to tone things down a little, they are listenable, but still leave a lot to be desired.I know it's probably very difficult to make a earbud this small, but these just don't sound right. I can't recommend them.
These cartridges were listed as working with my Epson Photo RX595 but the printer did not recognize them. Waste of time and money.
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.
I recently purchased these earphones, and boy am I sorry... Maybe there's something wrong with me, but I can barely stand to use them.They are very comfortable. The sound quality isn't half bad, either. They can be a little bassy if you're used to the Apple earbuds, but they do reproduce a better overall sound from the player......that is, as long as I remain perfectly still and do not breathe.When I do breathe, the sound of it in my head is louder than the music. Everytime the wire rubs against anything, the sound of the friction is transferred right into my ears, as well. There is a "whishing" sound in my ear at the slightest (& I mean SLIGHTEST) breeze. Walking with them is impossible. I can barely move around my house with them on (even that creates enough of a breeze.) Once I settle into my lazyboy & scooch in just right, I can plug in & enjoy the music, as long as I take shallow breaths & don't move my head. yippie.I know most folks here (& at several other sites) think that these are the solution for those of us who can't afford the "really high quality" ($300+) in-ear earphones, but my experience with these things so far (about a month) is like having a severe headcold that comes with a really good backing soundtrack.Given the reviews written by others, I'm thinkin' the fault may be with me, rather than the earphones (making me VERY glad I didn't lay out more for some other in-ear phones) but just the same, I can't be the only one who's going to have this reaction to 'em, and I figured my review might prevent someone else from catching my musical headcold.I'm going back to the Apple earbuds... They're a bit uncomfortable & tinny, but after the amount of research I did on these before buying them, I'm a little gunshy about laying out more money on an unknown product, no matter the reviews... With the earbuds, at least I know what to expect. (Maybe I'll find a good friend or two who'll be willing to share earwax with me & let me test out some other earphone products, but until then, I'm going with what I know...)
If you are looking for something reliable this is not the one! This is simply manufacturers rejected junk, we originally purchased it used, installation was as fast as lightening included CD/Software was not its own we try to find online to download the right one unfortunately Linksys said they don't support this product anymore, I had to manually install/setup the wireless, the longer it stays ON is about 2 two minutes this is simply junk and please do not waste your money. Two minutes later you have to turn the power off in order to get it working. One simple reason Linkys said why they don't support this junk is "Due to the GPL (General Purpose License) rules that govern the use of this firmware, we are no longer able to provide this firmware/Driver for download"*****What amazes me is some sellers are still pushing this junk to a market! Honesty is what sells for most part and I am willing to spend as much on good product and since this is my 3rd linksys product I am done with their product.PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT TO WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME.
I read the reviews and noticed there was some negative ones in regards the noise cancellation quality... should have pay heed. I like the brand, in fact my current headphones are in-the-ear Sennheiser ones and I love them. But the microphone quality in this particular one is, well, I don't think there is a word in English for it really. I returned them within the hour. Stay away if you're looking for the ability to make decent VoIP calls and so forth. I then went to Logitech ClearChat H390, and those are 1,000 times better. The best ones I've ever had as far as microphone quality and clarity.
Hello all.Unfortunately, I've had three of these players and it freezes for about 2-3 seconds just like the review above. Mine also, at one point, stopped responding to remote control button clicks and the player itself didn't respond (not even the power button) I had to unplug it from the wall to get it to respond.This player comes highly recommended from every store I've been to (only 3), but I'm giving up on it. I'm buying either a Sony or Toshiba.Sorry I can't say this was a stellar product, b/c I'm usually very satisfied with Samsung products.Good luck and happy shopping!
I purchased two of these Cameras at Christmas 2005. By May one of the Screens stopped working. By July the second camera's screen stopped working. I don't know what the problem is. We love the pictures it takes and its ease but are unhappy about the screen problem.
I have contacted Tech.Support at least 15 times--have a case No. but nobody appears to know what is wrong-test faxes have been sent by me and returned without a problem,but OUTSIDE faxes I cannot receive--EXCEPT on an eccentric basis--usually only in the evening, after 6:00PM, but then not always--can verify because I have a duplicate e-mail sent each time so I can check--these faxes are essential to my financial business and I'm losing money because I don't get them. Have "distinctive ring" feature in desperation but even THAT doesn't work--calls keep going over to my land line phone instead of being picked up by machine.Have tried to get supervisor and demand a NEW machine to replace this one--but nobody ever calls back. The mostly heavy Indian accent doesn't help either!!I'm desperate, but don't seem to get any help at all.
The sound is great, the control is easy, but it's constantly skipping and loosing whole sentences with my iPod video. If I had noticed this issue sooner I'd have returned this, I can't even use it. I've heard this is just an issue with hard drive based iPods.If your iPod uses a hard drive and you plan on long recording, don't bother with this.
This thing is a joke. I used it about two weeks. And after getting tired of scrolling through screen after screen for anything I wanted to do in the same amount of time it would have taken me to pick up seperate remotes and use them I realized the foolhardiness of such early technology. Later models may be more responsive and better laid out, but this one isn't and never will be. Save your money.
The Kodak 530 is not as clear as I expected. The picture does not have the clarity that my Kodak CX4200 have which is only 3 megapixels. The CD that places the Easy Share program on my computer picks the 530 up as a 315. Nothing in the camera references the camera as being a 530. 530 is printed on the outside of the camera only.I loved the Kodak CX4200 which was lost at a reunion (3 megapixels), so I thought the 530 would be a better camera with 5 megapixels but not so.)I really can't be sure the camera is 530 since the computer reads it as a 315.
Out of date product which means, most providers will not support this modem. Do more research before buying a new modem.
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!
This splitter is not what I needed. I tried to contact seller about returning it and get a refund. They did not answer me. I would never buy from them again.
I purchased this drive in March 2007. The drive itself worked fine, but with two problems: 1) The "fuel guage" does not really perform as advertised, and I was not sure at the time if this was a flaw with my particular drive or not, and 2) My computer (running XP) would not recognize the drive using the Firewire connection; it worked fine using USB. Neither was a huge deal for me, but I wanted to talk to WD to see what I could do about it.Now, almost one year later, I have still not been able to talk to anyone at WD. I have spent numerous afternoons on the phone on perma-hold, usually for 45 minutes to an hour at a time, waiting to talk to a representative. I eventually give up and try again when I have time. I have also filed a support ticket through their website (don't get me started about the website), which to date has never been answered. My out of box warranty will expire shortly, and then I guess it won't be an issue any longer.If it all works like it should, this may well be a good drive for the money, but if you have any kind of problem with it, you might as well forget about getting anything resolved through WD. For that reason alone, I'd recommend staying away.UPDATE: I was eventually able to return the drive to WD, and they replaced it with a refurbished drive. The refurbished drive arrived with the outer case showing scratches, gouges, and significant general wear. I don't know what this means for the product inside or how long the drive will last, but I am incredibly dissatisfied with how Western Digital took care of this. I bought a brand new drive that had some problems, and after battling with them to get warranty service, they replaced it with something that looks like it's been run over by a truck.
This was my first experience with a digital camera. I had heard great things about digital cameras and thought that I would invest in a good camera. I was dead wrong.I totally soured on digital after using this camera. I have invested countless dollors in batteries, sd cards, and other accesories.Can only use this camera for 2-3 pictures even without a flash before batteries go dead.The recharger does not work, we cannot use it at all. It takes 1-2 minutes of warm up time before it even turns on. Then is only good for 2-3 pictures.I THINK THAT IT MUST EAT BATTERIES OR SOMETHING.WORTHLESS PIECE OF JUNK.
This item confirms that the bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory! Tried on two digital TVs ... the performance absolutely sucks. It isn't amplified as is advertised and in my area a plain set of old rabbit ears with a UHF loop does a much better job. Fool me once ...
I just purchased the recently released Netgear WGU624 dual band a/b/g wireless router with the matching Netgear WAG511 adapter and I am having troubles downloading files at the maximum speeds offered by Comcast. Both wired and wireless computers are affected. Transfering within the LAN is no problem, I get better speeds than I did with my old routers, but trying to download from any site on the WAN, my speeds slow significantly to anywhere from 30k to 2k. I have no idea why. Browsing with Firefox seems fine though. Playing with the MTU values have no effect.
This unit has problems. I set security to High & I had major problems sending emails or changing between emails. Called Motorola twice. Tech's helped, but neither one had much knowledge about this unit. Wish I could remove whip antenna as I can not put on top of computer. I disabled wireless, so do not need antenna. Set up manual limited & no owners manual. I could not download the CD owners manual. So I downloaded it from Motorola website. Price varies on Amazon a lot. I ordered it after price increased to $117, then dropped again. SBG900 should be best Cable Modem/Router/Gateway available. Look for it &lt; $110. If it screws up, best reboot & wait a day. Using Astound 6 Mb/1Mb for $30/month for a year. Tech was here 10/11/08. He could not troubleshoot slow cable problem. Obvious he had not taken A+ & N+ courses. Motorola should provide hard copies of their manuals.
I wanted headphones to use with my guitar amp. and home theater system at home.I was reluctant to try wireless systems because I had negative experiences before, but then I thought hey, wireless headphones have been around long enough to achieve the level of sophistication. Well I was wrong. There is no way to totally eliminate the noise in these headphones, even so close to the transmitter. (I made several tests, making sure no object was interfering) .The slightest noise in headphones is enough to bother users, so wireless headphones is an area that requires absolute perfection. Bottom line,this set does not provide that. I'm wondering if bluetooth or higher frequencies have resolved the issue, but yet they're expensive. For now, I will extend my wired headphone cord.Another problem is placing the headphone on the charger, it requires some attention and skills...
Got the condensation lock error and that was it. Was prepared to clean off the sensor, but the tape door wouldn't open no matter what. Tried for a few days but found I was just getting madder and madder. Went out, found a rock, and smashed the hell out of this frustrating piece of crap! That made me feel better.
I did not have to buy this item as it came with the GPS. However, it works exactly as it should.
Received this relay and was expecting three 14AWG wires and two 18AWG wires. However, on this relay all five wires are the small 18AWG. They are even labeled 18AWG. These wire are just too small for a 30amp relay. Very disappointed!
This incredible gadget has so many features it makes you feel like you're a member of the Enterprise crew. It also has enough menus and screens to leave even hardcore electronic gadget junkie satisfied. Yet, it has one shortcoming - it doesn't work half the time under real life conditions. Perhaps if you are in an open desert or a similar terrain it is reliable, but even with light tree cover (20-25%) or hills nearby it sadly reports "weak signal" and cannot calculate your position. To me, all the other features are an icing on the cake, but without being able to fulfill its primary mission, it becomes but an expensive electronic paperweight.
Worked fine for about 2 months, then broken. Customer service is crappy. I had to throw it away and buy a new one now.
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.
This player has garnered decent reviews, so I thought I'd try it. The first unit sent to me was unusable because of skipping. I had purchased the extended warranty -- but Amazon's extended warranty defers to COBY's warranty for the first year, so you have to deal with COBY directly. I found that one could hardly ever get through to Coby, and when I did, they had to consult and call me back, so I ended up having to try to get through three different times, only to be told I'd have to PAY TO SHIP THE BAD UNIT BACK TO THEM -- which would cost almost as much as the unit. THANK GOODNESS FOR AMAZON. When I called to express my discontent, the Amazon customer relations staffer quicly and easily sent me another unit. THANK YOU. Because the second one works without skipping. It sounds okay, it does the basics. There is no "resume play" function, however, which is annoying.
I didn't bother to return it. I think I may just donate it to the salvation army.It seems rather cheap and so I don't think it is worth putting on the wall.
I bought this microphone to use with internet telephone. Most of the time it works okay, however, at other times the sound quality on the other end is terrible. A lot of static and fading out. I have considered returning it and purchasing another model somewhere else. I would not buy another one.
My mistake: I forgot to check the protocole of the various network I wanted to use it for. The Wifi-B protocol is not frequent at all (either a or now g)So check before.
As of mid-February 2007, Netgear has not made available drivers for this product to work with Vista. So, if you have any thoughts of maybe upgrading your operating system, check and make sure drivers have been made available. The XP drivers do not work.Before I upgraded to Vista, the product worked pretty well. But, it's amazing to me that a current product like this does not have drivers for Vista. (Maybe Netgear hadn't heard that Microsof was coming out with a new operating system?)
Buyers,Do not buy this old out-dated product! I'm a fan of Motorolar Products...Cell Phones, bluetooth headset, 2 way-radio...but not this!!!...no new product support in their website at all....Old one only!!!!...Oh, boy!!!...Good luck who ever wants to buy this product!
This is an example of a great idea but lousy implementation.Good ideas: (1.) Use two drives in a Raid 1 configuration for data reliability. (2.) Let it be a network share. (3.) Let the customer choose the drives to fit their needs and budget. (4.) Make it affordable.That's where the good ideas end and the lousy implementation begins.Bad features: (1.) A proprietary file system. If the SC101 itself fails you can't connect the drive(s) to a PC and recover. You need to buy another SC101. (2.) Drivers you have to load on your PC to access the SC101 are flakey. Every time I booted the PC, they looked like new hardware and wanted to be reinstalled. Also, they got in the way of other already mapped network shares, in one case ending up with pointers back to the drive on the PC so when you thought you were adding or deleting files to the SC101, it was acually happening on the PC. Go figure! (3.) A flakey upgrade for the firmware built into the devcie manager that I never could get to work. (4.) S-S-S-L-L-L-O-O-O-O-O-W-W-W. -- not just in transferring files, but anytime you open a dialog box such as "Open" or "Save". (5.) Lousy support -- I think they got the Elbonians from the Dilbert Comic strip to do their support. I never got an intelligent response to the 3 or 4 questions I sent and just gave up on them.The unit is now sitting idle while I find one to replace it. One that will be able to use the two seagate drives I bought just for the purpose.Suggest you look for a better unit.
I wanted to get an inexpensive universal remote, and everything I read rated this one as a decent purchase. Unfortunately, it's complete junk: The codes are iffy, the functionality is spotty (inexplicably, it can turn my receiver ON but not OFF), and the learning function just plain doesn't work. I followed the instructions to the letter but the remote never blinked like it was supposed to, nor did it learn any functions. The build quality is also extremely light and shoddy. A complete waste of money, and I'll be returning it immediately.
I would rate this item VERY POOR. The first one I ordered, the CD player didn't work. I sent it back to Amazon and they sent me another one in which the cassette player didn't work. I received 2 of these machines and BOTH WERE DEFECTIVE. I am waiting for a refund. I am not recommending this item.
This item is no longer for sale here, so I'll just be brief.I bought a XE104/XE102 pair, plugged one in at my cable router, plugged the other in ten feet away, and measured the speed. They weren't able to run the cable connection at full speed (14mbps), but pretty good.To make a long story short: by the time I was measuring from the point where I really needed the access, about 35 feet away, the speed was down to TWO KBPS. I.e., it was running at way less than 1% of the rated speed.The item is worthless.There was nothing else running in my house but the computer stuff, a kitchen clock, an alarm clock, a few lights, and maybe the refrigerator. The circuits in question were all straight through the circuit breaker box; the box is physically located halfway between the source and the destination.They just don't work. I examined the hardware and ran the software to see if there are any frequency adjustments etc that one can make, but there aren't.Perhaps I got a bad pair. But then it would be odd that they could work at all.Avoid.
the panasonic pv-v4524s vcr(used)that i purchased thru amazon.com will not record nor play.It could be due to shipping, anyway i already got rid of it.
I purchased this item on Aug. 17. 08. but didn't have to use it because I have several BP 511 batteries. The reason I bought this was to keep it as a back up when I need.A week ago, my wife gave a birth to a new baby. I wanted to take some pictures to keep that moment as a permanant memories. in the morning of the due day, I fully charged this battery and went to a hospital. After I got to the hospital, I turned on my camera, but it didn't work at all. I touched my camera here and there, but I wasn't able to figure out what's wrong with it. As a last resort, I changed the battery to another one that I brought, an then finally my camera started working.If I hadn't brought another battery, it could have killed all my precious memories that I didn't want to miss any of those.I threw it away right away. I know it's my fault not to check whether or not the battery was working well at the time of delivery, but it was a really embarrassing experience.There are many reviews saying that they are well satisfied with the item, but I just wanted say to the people want to buy this product you guys need to check the battery whether or not it is working as soon as you receive it not to miss any of important moments you want to keep.
I brought one of these on a scuba vacation on St. John (where there is no film developer). Four rolls of film, all complete rubbish. Upon closer inspection, it turns out the *shutter doesn't fully close*. I'm less upset about wasting $20 + film, than the sea turtles, sharks, parrotfish that we were so excited to have photos of.
Amazon had sold this item for $33.27 and it died after 2 months. No warranty,so I was out of luck.
This printer prompted me to write my first Amazon review. As other reviewers have also pointed out, the printer uses ink continuously even if no printing occurs through its "cleaning" process. Furthermore, even if you only require b&w; printing, all four colors must read full. I receive only a few faxes and print 20-30 pages a year. After one year and less than 50 pages, all ink has "evaporated." That works out to nearly $2 per page and replacement ink prices mean that it would continue to be about $2 per page for the life of the printer. However, I'm kicking the habit and throwing it out.Brother's crack cocaine marketing strategy hooks you with a cheap printer that is designed to drink ink and then sells you ink fixes to keep you going.Don't buy 210c! Don't buy Brother! Say no to crack!
i bought this for the dell inspiron 700m less than a year ago and now it can't even hold its charge for more than 5 minutes. terrible quality, avoid.
This device worked well. The seller delivered on time, without difficulty
I HAVE HAD RANDOM LOCKUPS OF THE ROUTER EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT (4-5 YEARS AGO). SINCE IT WAS NOT THAT OFTEN IT DID NOT BOTHER ME A LOT TO RESET IT. RECENTLY I NOTICED A NEGATIVE TREND OF MORE FREQUENT LOCKUPS WITH SOME COMPUTERS ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK WORKING AND SOME NOT (CANNOT GET THE IP ADDRESS). AND EVERY TIME THE ROUTER POWER IS RESET IT STARTS WORKING AGAIN. MY PREVIOUS "B" ROUTER WAS SMC AWBR7400 (STILL HAVE IT) AND IT WORKED WITHOUT ANY LOCKUPS FOR MANY YEARS.WITH CISCO BEING A LEADER IN NETWORKING GEAR IT IS A SHAME THE PRODUCT DEFECT RATE IS SO HIGH. JUST LOOK AT THIS QUITE REPRESENTATIVE AMAZON'S STATISTICS: FROM OVER 800 REVIEWS OVER 10% ARE NEGATIVE (MOSTLY DEFECTS). 10% DEFECT RATE IS VERY HIGH FOR A PRODUCT LIKE THIS. MY PERSONAL TAKE ON THIS THAT COMPANIES LIKE CISCO ARE GOOD IN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS WHERE PROFIT MARGINS ARE HIGH AND THE CONSUMER MARKET BUSINESS IS SECONDARY TO THEM. THEREFORE WE SEE DEGRADING QUALITY OF THEIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IF CISCO LOSES ALL LINKSYS CUSTOMERS (LIKE YOU AND ME) AT AN INSTANT THEY WOULD NOT CARE LESS AS THEY WOULD STILL BE PROSPEROUS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS. WELL, MY NEXT PERSONAL ROUTER WILL NOT BE FROM CISCO. AND,YES, I AM JUST A CONSUMER NOT AFFILIATED WITH SMC OR ANY OTHER COMPANY IN CISCO'S MARKET SPACE.
while these earbuds sound great, the shoddy construction makes them a one star. in changing the yellow foam covers on the right side, the little thingy that fits in the ear broke off. Okay, I figured I was pushing hard and took the blame on myself. But, after the second one broke with NO pressure on my part I am thoroughly ticked off. these things are way too expensive to break as they did! thank heavens for epoxy!
I still does not work. I will have to call in a professional. I am on chemo therapy so it will be awhile before something happpens. The OLD one works fine.Hardy
It doesn't work when plugged into a USB hub on my Dell Dimension 4100 running Wiondows XP SP1. It is recognized as a USB Mass Storage Device, not as a Disk Drive. It works OK when plugged directly into a USB port, but that's an annoying inconvenience since they are all in the back of my machine.Two attempts to contact Lexar Tech Support, one by phone and one by their online system, were unsuccessful.
Product arrived in great shape, but I ordered it 2nd day for a special project that was 6 days away. The product arrived on the 8th day. On the day of the project, I was forced to drive 80 miles to purchase an exact duplicate of what I had ordered.
The display is more disappointing than reviews mention. You will think it is monochrome instead of color when you see or use it.
I had exactly the same experience as the previous reviewer. When connected to a USB port, the player wanted to format the SD card even though the card was formatted in FAT with mp3s on the card.When not connected to the USB port, the player displayed '01 err' even though the card was formatted in FAT with mp3s on the card.
This scanner is sleek and does not need a lot of space, due to its design and the wonderful single USB cable connection. The scans are of good or very good quality (compared to HP).However the printer driver is unbelievable annoying. You have the option to use default scanning settings ( for b&w;, greyscale, magazine, text) or to manually adjust the settings for each picture. The options are standard but the preview window is very small (too small). Thus you have to guess very often. But the worst feature of this driver is, that there is no way to save some of your own settings. You have to make the same adjustments all over again - for every single page of a document you are scanning ! (This affects every software you are using).This is unacceptable - on the other hand they deliver a well working OCR program with scanner (0mnipage). What are they thinking?
It doesn't have a LCD screen. Although you can customize the playlist, I just can't remember the order of the songs. Waste of money.
Simply stated - this product just isn't compatible with XP. Even if it installs correctly it will fail after a period of the player sitting idle or the player batteries running down.Technical support is a joke, they have a &quot;customer is always wrong attitude&quot; if you can reach them.This thing may, or may not, work for you but I don't recommend taking the risk.
Just so you don't go and drop $599 on an outdated 80g I-POD you should know that you used to be able to get 80g I-PODs from apple for $379 and now you can get a new generation I-POD 80 for $279 and a 160g for $379.Not sure why they think they can get away with that rediculous price but buyers should be informed.
It has no adapters so unless you are using the Italian or French standard you'll need another adapter. Also, don't expect much with 50 watts... this thing melted the first time I used it.
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 purchased this item 12/12/2009 and just used outputs 1 & 2. Today, 11/14/2010, I hooked up a output 3. It has a crossover to output 1 so the sound I put to my garage also goes to 1 speaker on my patio. I don't want that, especially at night. Also, the buttons have a pale orange reflector instead of lights when active. They are hard to see without getting real close.
The description says that the Eva Case comes with a lanyard to wear around your neck or shoulder -- but there is no lanyard with the case I received. Did anyone else get a lanyard with it? The case is also bulkier than I expected.
The product came as an expired product with no original packaging. It was wrapped in a plastic bag with a generic label on the cartridge. Instead of having XL on the cartridge, it says Large in large type.
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....
They're comfortable, they sound good, but they don't last very long. In less than a month you will have a short in one side it will quit working in one and you will end up throwing it away. But it doesn't cost very much. If you just wear your MP3 around the house you'll be ok. But if you work with them on or get a workout in then buy something a little more durable.
For those wondering, the package did include both the transmitter and the receiver. However, the product did not work at my house. I live in a townhome with houses on either side. No way to know what kind of wireless electronics my neighbors are using. There was so much interference that the product would not be usable in my house. It did transmit picture and sound, but with lots of noise and picture disturbance. We even tried the initial setup with both transmitter and receiver in the same room. I can see that the product has a lot of potential, but it isn't quite there yet. If you have no interference where you live, it might work for you.
THIS PLAYER IS A GREAT CONCEPT,BUT THE REALITY IS ANOTHER ISSUE.MY PLAYER AS I WRITE IS ON IT'S WAY BACK TO SONICBLUE.AFTER MY 5TH OR 6TH CALL TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT,I FINALLY GOT A SUPPORT AGENT WHO ADMITTED THERE ARE SERIAL BUS TRANSFER ISSUES IF YOU ARE RUNNING WINDOWS XP.THIS RESULTS IN TRANFERS BEING CORRUPTED IN MANY VARIOUS WAYS(DIGITAL POPS,SONGS CUT OFF,ETC,ETC).THE SUPPORT AGENT BLAMED MICROSOFT,BUT SONICBLUE IS THE ONE THAT SAYS THERE PRODUCT IS XP COMPATIBLE.I WAS ALSO TOLD THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH MICROSOFT FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS TRYING TO RESOLVE THESE ISSUES,BUT WITH SONICBLUE'S PLAYER BEING BUNDLED WITH REAL JUKEBOX SOFTWARE(A MICROSOFT ENEMY),DON'T EXPECT A SOLUTION SOON.
I purchased this when it first came out and I am embarrassed to say that I paid $150.00 for it. I have a love/hate relationship with it. I purchased it in June 2005 and it is currently being repaired at Kodak and has been for over eight weeks now.I too had the wrong version of the software when I purchased it. After many calls to Kodak they finally figured out what I was talking about. They kept insisting that it was a camera. I downloaded the new software and worked my way through it and was doing fine when the viewer decided to no longer download photos into it.Not only do you have to use the software provided (no drag and drop) but you also have to keep a file of the photos in another file on your computer. I use my pictures to load my photos from my camera. Then I use the easy share software to select the photos I want to download and make them favorites. If I then delete the photo from my photos, the software can no longer find the photo.I am looking forward to getting it back from Kodak but I am not optimistic. In the meantime I bought an IRiver media player to hold my photos and it works beautifully.
I have a Dish Network DVR Vip 612 satellite receiver which the remote control could not operate - making this product useless. I returned the unit to the store.
I bought this router after reading lots of reviews about this router and other brands. I disregarded some bad reviews about this router and thought that Cisco had fixed the issues with a latest version of firmware. I was being naive. I fooled myself.This router stopped working overnight with the latest firmware I could find.Diagnostics: Router simply lost internet connection and I tried: reset to default settings, it did not work.I unplugged all cables and and held the reset button down approximately for 35 seconds and unplugged the power during and plugged it back and after that I released the reset button and voila did not work either. I expected maybe a bad batch and Cisco had this fixed and putting a product which would always perform above expectations. My advice do not buy this router, I do not think it is a good product. I spent a lot in forums investigating what the issue could be and how to resolve the issue.I wasted my time. Think twice before buying this router.
I purchased this product from Walmart. I followed instructions four times hopeing it would work, it did not. Not even close. My MW3 must hit the can. I knew it was to good to be true.
I placed a comment on another review here stating that we also had problems with the component cable hook-ups. We returned our first Toshiba for an identical one and had the same problem; the hdmi hook-up was fine, so we just gave up on the component hook-up. We also felt the picture was washed out compared to our larger Sharp LCD TV, but we weren't expecting the little 19" combo to measure up to that. We preferred the design and look of the Toshiba cabinet to the high-gloss Sharp, and we liked the ability to adjust the tilt. And after reading reviews on many sites we saw that the Toshiba was rated more highly than the Sharp, so we decided to just stick with it. However, when a second cable guy commented on the poor quality of the picture, we decided to give up on Toshiba and try the Sharp. We exchanged it several days ago, and we couldn't be happier. The Sharp was incredibly easy to hook up, the picture is much, much better (crisper, better blacks, more contrast) the sound is comparable, the time it takes to change channels is comparable (many people have complained about that; it seems the same on all these new tv's to us). I still don't like the high-gloss cabinet, and I do wish it tilted, but we are so glad that we finally gave up on the Toshiba and went with the Sharp.
I purchased this unit when prices were still high, and paid around $2400.00 with tax for this TV. It had a good picture for just over a year. It always had little issues, and I assumed they were heat related - although the unit was not against a wall. I had a fan running on the back of the unit when it was on to assure it had plenty of air. It would go black from time to time so I would let it site and wait for the picture to come back. then from time to time it would get lines in the screen for a few minutes then go away. About three months ago, the unit popped a little and had lines at the bottom of the screen. About 2 minutes later it had lines across the entire screen. It has a picture that is very 80's reminding me of rabbit ears. I can still make out most of the picture but very difficult to tell what's going on.I felt devastated, I paid way too much for this TV to only get 15 or 16 months of service from it. I have three Philips TVs at home and this is definitely the last. I searched their site but based on the feedback I see on other sites, I see that it is nearly impossible to get this repaired - parts take 6 mths or more to get. I still have it here non-functional. Spend a few bucks more and get a REAL TV!!
I got mine in the mail today and here are some things buyers need to know:It does not come with a black cartridge.It only ships with a color cartridge.The black cartridge and the color cartridge replacements cost almost as much as the printer.The print quality is pathetic.The cartridge that does come with the printer is the standard cartridge and you will be replacing it quickly because it wasn't designed for daily printing. Be prepared to spend a ton of money to get any use out of this printer.Lexmark should be ashamed to sell this item to an unsuspecting public. Don't fall for the flashy advertising. This printer is completely worthless. The only upside is the USB AND parallel connectors...
I purchased the Midland WR100, which I assume is an earlier version of this product, three years ago from Amazon. This month it stopped working. I was going to replace it until I read a review that said it needed batteries even when it was plugged in. With new batteries it worked for a few days before the batteries were depleted again. Although this radio served us well for those three years, that seems entirely too short a time for such a product to function. I am replacing it with the "First Alert Public Alert Radio with S.A.M.E."
Received the player very quickly, as expected. It was given as a gift for the holidays, and out of the box, it did not work. I was able to connect it to a computer, read all the directories, even do updates and such. The only problem is the battery would not charge at all, to allow it to power up when not connected to the computer. I even bought a separate wall charger at the same time, and no luck there either. So now I await a replacement.
Some knowledge of networking concepts is required to properly administer the Netgear FVS318 VPN router, particularly when paired with a Motorola Surfboard cable modem.The FVS318 is unable to pull new IP leases on its own when set to DHCP (which is the common set-up for most home users). Every 3-5 days, the user must manually release and renew the router's IP from their cable-ISP. While this is not particularly a difficult task, it is a tedious task which, in a perfect world, should not be necessary.Current firmware upgrades (as of June, 2005) do not address this issue.
Error code for most of my working sd cardsOne it had me wait for an hour, but never recognized it. Now my computer won't either!
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.
What a nightmare! The first Linksys LNE100 TX EtherFast 10/100 Lan CARD with WOL I got was &quot;bad&quot; and was not acknowledged by my system. When I called the customer support line, I was told this is very common. I got another card and when the 'add hardware' wizard came up, it could not find the driver. I did everything to get the driver installed.... followed the instructions, browsed for the driver, tried to manually install it...everything...When I called the alleged 365 24/7 support line this afternoon, I was put on hold for 15-20 mins each time to then get connected to an answering machine! Tonite, I finally reached someone who was like the rude obnoxsious tech guy from Saturday Night Live. He gave me the same instructions that I had already tried but I tried again after I hung up with him and still no luck. He was a horrible guy...&quot;Well Sue,it's been fun but I gotta go now!&quot; I called back to speak to someone else and this next guy stated that I was missing my driver file after I told him everything that was in my a:\win95 folder. He made an attempt to be polite with me but nevertheless kept telling me to just return the product for a refund if it was not working with my computer. He told me that they do not guarantee their products on all systems. I had to remind him that I was missing the driver. I downloaded the driver from the net but that file did not work either. I will return the card and the router and NEVER do business with Linksys again. Nobody ever called me back when I left my message in the afternoon and their machine. They are laughing all the way to the bank at people buying their products as far as I'm concerned.
I bought the Zune around Christmas time of 2006. I used it on a daily basis and was happy with it. Early in April, it stopped working. After spending three (3) hours on the phone with four (4) technicians, Microsoft accepted my return for repair and sent me a box to ship it to their repair facility. Two (2) weeks later, I received the Zune back with a note that the Zune was not repaired because the problem it had was not within the warranty limitations. They did not tell me what the problem was - only that they did not fix it. I was more then dismayed. I had spent almost $300.00 with tax and shipping to buy this product. I did not abuse it in any way. Please think twice before buying this product. If and when it breaks - Microsoft will not fix it and you will be stuck with a $300.00 paperweight.
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
First of all the lights on this modem make very little sense and require you to refer to the manual to decode them. Secondly the manual is terribly unhelpful for trouble shooting. And lastly the modem must lay flat and has no feet for standing on edge like most other modems. I made a big mistake buying this one... I should have stuck with the Surfboard I was renting.
Apple needs to understand that their iPods' designs are flawed. If you want to spend this much money, get a different brand altogether. **BUGS** The Windows version of MusicMatch Jukebox that comes with the iPod is loaded with bugs. In fact, one in particular is really irritating-- the program will actually &quot;chop off&quot; a character from the tag of the mp3 name. In short, your song by &quot;Madonna&quot; will become &quot;Madonn&quot; on the iPod. It will cut off additional characters after you synchronize again, so then it may become &quot;Madon&quot; then &quot;Mado&quot;, etc. MANY PEOPLE have this problem-- read the postings on various online sites if you don't believe me. PLUS, it doesn't just send the new songs to the iPod when it synchronizes, but it selectively deletes songs from the iPod and RECOPIES them. What good is having an ultra-fast FireWire connection when it wants to copy 7 or 8 gigabytes to your iPod when all you have is one more song that you want to add to it? The bugs in MusicMatch are intolerable, but MusicMatch has fixed them and posted a free upgrade to their website. BUT, Apple uses some kind of proprietary version of MusicMatch, so if you use the update to fix the bug then it WILL NOT WORK WITH YOUR iPOD, and you have to reinstall all the software that came with the iPod again! **POOR DISPLAY** The iPod's illuminated display makes the text almost impossible to see if it comes on during the day. To turn the light off, you have to go through a bunch of options on the iPod to turn it off and on each time. Plus, if it's cold outside and you use this in your car, then the display is especially difficult to see when the light is on even at night. **BATTERY LIFE** Apple claims 10 hours. If you're lucky, you'll get 5 or 6. And, if you don't use the unit overnight (i.e. leave it in your car), then it loses a lot of charge. I would typically get only 2 hours of use out of it, only because I wasn't using it for 12 hours. I've read postings that it is because of Apple's new firmware upgrade that forces the battery to constantly drain, even when not in use. OH, and by the way, you cannot change the battery, so if the battery goes dead, you'll have to pay Apple a bunch of money to replace it. To sum it all up, the Apple iPod has many design flaws, simple as that. design flaws in their previous versions in an attempt to get people to waste their money on more of their products and hope that they don't wise up and take them back to the store. Admittedly, it would be a great device if the battery life was better, and if Apple actually bothered to test the software before selling it to the unsuspecting consumer.
They not only sent a white USB cable, when it specifically said it was black .... but the item sold was allegedly an APC product, which I trusted. It had no brand name or labeling on it at all. It would probably work, but I'm not getting what I paid for if it's not an APC product. It was like the old "switch-a-roo."
Looks right, appears right w/those telling "ballons" on the package -- and you'll probably check and determine that it will work with your EPSON CX5400. I did. And I was wrong. NOT COMPATIBLE!!!
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.
I tried to use this item with 3 types of PS/2 mice and never works.
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.
I love the device. The display is great, the buttons and interface are great, and the sound is great.HOWEVER.When loading music onto the device using the WinXP driver, your songs are polluted with chirps, clicks, pops and sometimes are truncated entirely.The last update to this driver was in 4/02 and it is now 10/02...not a good sign that SonicBlue cares enough to fix the problem.As a last resort (just to the get the music loaded) I installed Win98 and started to load the songs. Loading the songs with Win98 worked - they didn't get corrupt - but the crappy Real software kept hanging Windows! (And this is on a clean virgin install!)My advice: avoid unless drivers are corrected. I've fought with it all week and sadly, I will be returning mine.Again, the hardware itself is just great - if only SonicBLue/Diamond would fix the drivers, the device would be top notch.
I used to have a cheaper Netgear WGR614v4 and worked great, but it lacks of QoS feature so bought a Linksys WRT54GS V5 from amazon a month ago... oh what a mistake.I am sure this router had its reputation in the past, but not V5, it is slow and freeze a lot especially when using BitTorrent (I used bitcomet and utorrent, same problem), I even upgraded to the latest firmware v1.50.8 (Linksys released on 5/30/2006) but no improvements at all. In order to avoid frequent freezes, I needed to limit no more than 3 download tasks and global network connections to be less than 100 in order to not-freeze so frequently, but it was very slow.My advice is, if you only use this router for simple internet browsing, then WRT54GSv5 will be probably fine, but once you need to add some real works such like P2P download, then avoid this particular router/version.
The best modems for the money by far are the Intel chipset PCI hardware modems . They install very easily and will work 99.9% of the time. These are a no-brainer. I've installed close to 100 of these & there is NO comparison. Quit wasting your time with junk.
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!
Decent keyboard with both Mac and PC buttons, a soft touch... until all the keys stuck, no cap light either. Crappy heavy mouse too. Save your money!!
Sorry folks, but this may not be the best cable for you. I wanted to be able to install just ONE long run of patch cable to get the 6-channel signal from my HU to my amp. This seemed like the best product to fit that requirement.However, while you clearly want a tight connection between your patch cables and your hardware, you don't want it PROHIBITIVELY tight. These RCA heads were nearly impossible to press onto the female ports on both my HU and amp, and may have been even more difficult to remove. They are so tight in fact, that the several times I've had to remove and reinstall them (in order to deal with the next fault, which I'll describe in a moment), I've been worried that I'd break a connection on the HU or amp - the RCA female connections at either end flexed SO MUCH that I thought I may have broken the connection between them and the circuit boards in the hardware.And that other problem? A faulty line! One channel of the cable (yep, just one) is SHOT. Outrageously high pitched whine - above and beyond simple interference/noise that you can only hear in a break in the music. This overpowered the music. I had to remove the amp/HU in order to swap the channels to verify the problem was with the RCA and not one of the major hardware components, and as already stated, that was neither easy nor fun.Well, I'm to blame for a bad installation strategy (what led to the purchase of the 6-channel setup). Now I'm left with the task of replacing the whole $80 RCA setup, instead of just acquiring one pair to replace a pair with one bad channel.
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.
yes why did i buy this, i was thinking this was wireless, but nope just network ready, all hype on the box. even the $100 optional wireless still does not make it a wireless printer,, stay away..it is an all in one printer, haha but no fax. what are they thinking.lexmark here i come, will save $150 too.
Cb's are old news even the truckers who have them won't share information, or help you.Save your money for a good cell phone
The sound is fine, and I prefer the fit and feel of rubber earbuds to other kinds. However, these particular earphones are deeply flawed in two ways:1) The cord is ridiculously short, and the extension cord is ridiculously long. Thus, you are faced with either not being able to get your ipod (or whatever) into your pocket while actually listening to it, or having 3 feet of spare cord trailing out behind you/tangling up in your bag. There is a cord-winder, but who wants that bulky/easily lost or broken thing when you could just have a six-inch longer cord!?!2) Woe be it to you if you are ever lose one of the rubber earbud covers (which you will), because Sony charges a wopping $5 EACH for those little buggers. Sure, they probably cost 5 cents a piece to make, but since the earphones are basically useless without them, why not milk us for everything we're worth? Yes, the set comes with a little protective case that you can put your earbuds into, but since you will be busy using that to wind up your three-thousand foot-long cord, your little buds will have to brave the elements alone.If I could return these earphones I would, but for some reason neither Sony nor Amazon were interested in my plight. Consider yourselves warned!
Cute, nice display but apparently too easy to delete pix. 90 shots disappeared. I am no amateur. I have owned Casio, HP, (3) Sony Mavicas, Nikon 4300, and some cheapo that I threw away. Still use the Mavicas and Nikon. The tiny xD memory chip is small and difficult to handle, and it is in the battery case and you drop out batteries. Either the memory stick deleted itself or the delete sequence was initiated without my knowledge or realization. This is something I have never had happen before. Not happy camper.
I purchased this camcorder after reading further details on the Samsung website. The site eluded to the camcorder's ability to capture stills, but this is not the case. This is probably not a bad camcorder, I could not tell you since I was so upset about being misled that I returned immediately.
The lowest quality headset I've ever owned, but what can you say for $2.00. Just save that $2.00 and put more $$$ with it for something better.
Works as advertised but no aux input for an MP3 player or satellite radio.
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 am getting more andm ore dissappointed with these. i have my transmiiter practically next to my head and i still get static, lots of it if i turn up the volume to the max. if i turn my head or lean back, the static pattern changes and this is very annoying.
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.
At first I thought it was slow because of my computer, but then when I bought a fast PC I realized it really was the SC101--Netgear has certainly missed the boat on access speed.Let me explain...I have two hard disks, an internal one using 191 GB space and an external disk with 145 GB connected via USB. Every night Norton AntiVirus scans these two disks and it takes about 4 hours.Those times I included the SC101's 250GB storage in the scan (it's using less than 200GB), a virus scan takes more than 18 hours.Accessing files on the storage unit is painfully slow.Managing it is unfriendly, confusing, and annoying.If you want another machine to access the device, then you have to load the driver software on that machine.My advice: If you need network accessed storage, skip this device and consider others. Put a USB drive on your computer and share it over your network. The SC101 is one of those excellent ideas poorly executed.But...if you see the one I'm getting rid of on eBay, bid high!
I purchased this charger to replace an original Garmin Nuvi charger (360) that stopped working.The charger works and charges, however it does not have the same low profile up angle USB B male connector as the original had. The connector on the one I ordered is not low profile at all! It is fat and bulky.Annoying, since I basically cannot use it with my RAM Nuvi cradle.Even the black charger does not look the same as the one in the photo - the ordered one has a green led on the side, not a flat integrated on the bottom as the image, and the ordered one has grooves - the image has a flat plastic cover.Will return it.2 stars and not one because it does charge, but it is still useless to me.
I have tried to use the shuffle on three different computers ... and went thru the support pages at the apple siteall with out success but looking thru the support site I am not alone lots of problems with out solutionsMy experience with the Shuffle has turned me off from any apple Ipod. Creative has some easy to use good sounding mp3 players
Iam still waiting for this product it has been more than 3 weeks?? What should i do???
The first thing I did when opening this item was check to make sure it actually WAS an Apple product. Its REALLY cheap looking. Looks like something you'd find for [...] at a flea market or in the "stocking stuffers" section of the dollar store at Christmas time. The Nano is small so almost anything will hold it, including a rubber band and an envelope which is about as good as this unit.This looks more like the freebie armband that should come free with the unit. Certainly not a [...] accessory. It just cheapens the Apple image.If OEM Apple products are your thing, then go ahead and try this. But if you're looking for something as sweet as your nano that stays put while you workout, look for something else. I'm returning mine this weekend to spend my money elsewhere.
After using this drive for 1 year and being very pleased with it, I'm getting i/o errors.this was my backup drive, I have lost everything 250gb of music videos and pictures.now I backup everything to a dvd.
Functional, yes, but terribly overpriced.A bit of pre-formed plastic plus a foam insert to hold the 'scope and some accesories. ...
This item is advertised as a speaker and headphone splitter. I have a small speaker unit that I use to listen to an HD radio and a pc. I wanted to keep both connected without having to keep switching the cables. What I found was that while two different items were plugged in, only one side would play as it should. One side would come out as a whisper of sound, even at full volume. (Of course, the unit not being used was powered off.) If I removed one plugged in item, the other side would then play properly. So, in effect, I'm having to still disconnect one item every time, which is pretty much the same as switching cables. I have had other splitters which worked fine in this setup, so I'm not sure if this item is defective, or, if in fact it is only meant as a headphone splitter, and not to be used for multiple devices. Didn't work for my intended purpose.
Bought this rechargeable battery for a Casio camera. We've recharged it 2x and it still doesn't hold a charge. Threw out the shipping papers, figuring it was new! Looks like I wasted 17.00, maybe they're better from a different source. This one is a dud!
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 previously gave this unit 4 stars...now I must reduce to 2. It has too many rough edges (to be expected in a relatively new consumer product such as DVD recorders) such as: 2400 hour format clock so you better get used to military time when setting up a timer record, seems to run on the hot side (discs are very warm when ejected), the one touch record works in 30 minute increments but doesn't shut the unit down after recording, there's no way to have the unit power down after a period of inactivity (there's a setting in the 'setup' screen to power the unit down after inactivity but it doesn't work...at least on my unit). On the plus side it makes great recordings in the 1hr and 2hr speeds. The 6 hour speed is like 4hr or 6hr VHS. Presently, I use it mainly to back up stuff off my Tivo. I then rip the burned discs to PC and reauthor for a smoother finished product (if I'm permanently archiving).I reduced my rating on this product after my unit developed 'Disc Error' messages on discs that previously played OK. I feel that this unit runs way too hot and, as a result, is burnt out prematurely. After three weeks I returned mine for a refund.I'm sure DVD recorders in general will be in the hundred to hundred and fifty dollar range within a year...maybe even by Christmas 2004 and be multi-format (DVD + and -). I look forward the maturing of this technology. Too many bugs right now.
WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND THAN IT STOPPED PLAYING PRE-RECORDED DVD'S, CONTACTED SYLVANIA CONCERNING WARRANTY THEY WERE RUDE AND NO HELP AT ALL. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SYLVANIA PRODUCT!
I ordered the item on NOV 28th. IT WAS NOT SHIPPED UNTIL 8DAYS LATER!!! AMAZON DIDNT EVEN BOTHER TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE SHIPPING WILL BE DELAYED. ORIGINAL ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE WAS DEC 4TH AND ESTIMPATED DELIVERY DATE WAS BETWEEN THE 8TH AND 12TH. NOW THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE IS 15TH-22ND. DO NOT TRUST AMAZON! I'M GOING TO SEND THIS TV BACK TO THEM..THEY DONT DESERVE MY BUSINESS. I'M SURE THE TV ITSELF IS A NICE TV, I WILL GET IT FROM SOMEBODY MORE RELIABLE. AMAZON CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS.
Bought this to use on trips, to recharge and connect my PEG-T615C to laptop. The official Sony &quot;solution&quot; for traveling more than a couple of days (the battery doesn't last much longer) consists of two separate items: a cradle-less USB connector to synch, and a power supply. (The power supply is the same that comes with the cradle, but with a connector for the handheld.) Some genius decided they could maximize profit that way, but it is almost as bulky as a second cradle. I wish they offered a single USB cable capable of recharging the handheld (Targus offers such a cable but not for the PEG-Ts)
Title says it all - reception wasn't that great. I thought it would work well and tried a few times but ended up making it even harder to try to get some music on.
Space bar was stuck within the first 5 minutes of use. Never did unstick so I sent it back. Great return process, just a poor keyboard.
Updated to a AMD-400 and have had nothing but trouble with this modem. I tried 2 of them to no avail. With the modems installed the speakers went crazy. With the modems out speakers are fine. 2 friends (computer guru's) tried to help but it will not work. I keep getting &quot;No Dial Tone.&quot; I thought it was me but thanks to all of you I think I will go back to my 33.6 for now. I was glad to read it was not just my problem. Has anybody tried returning it to the company. The store won't take it back. I guess they know it is crap too!
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 reviewed this camera previously when I first purchased it. I had to send the first camera back as it had a bad adapter. I was also disqusted to realize that it is not compatible with windows ME. So, after getting a second camera sent to me with a new adapter, and after getting software to support windows me, now my computer will not recognize my connection to the camera...bad connection cords?! I am tired of wasting my time and energy trying to get this camera to work for me. It is not worth the money (even on sale). Buy a better camera...and don't buy a Polaroid as their customer service is non-existent!
worked great for the first couple of months, and then it just died. Tried it on other computers with no luck. Also, range is very poor, so if you need the wireless access at a distance of more than 10-15 feet from the router, get something else.
So far I had multiple disc errors requiring me to use 2 or 3 discs before the errors stopped and the errors stated bad media or bad disc. Either I have a bad batch or the quality has deminished. Before this order I have not had any problems even with my dual layer discs.
I wanted a Barbie Girl for my birthday for so long and sure enough, for my birthday I got one. I was so happy! When I brought it home it worked for about two times but then the third time it didn't recognize my barbie girl. Then, I just put it up on a shelf for a long time. When I took it down yesterday, it still didn't work. The computer recognized it but the site didn't. I now just use it for and mp3 Player. The earphones have great sound and it has to be REALLY LOUD for anyone next to you to be able to hear it, which is a good thing. I called customer service and they said that the time that it was on the shelf they probably updated the site. That made sense so she put something on our computer for us to download and update to the site. We updated to the site and it still doesn't let me buy a pet or wear jewelery or hairstyles that require the barbie girl. If I try to go into Club Beauty they say to connect my barbie girl to go in when my barbie girl is already in the computer! My mom got angry so we went online and bought a Be-Bratz. I hope it will be better than this barbie girl!
I bought the kodak C643. and by the third day it stopped working.I had to go through the hassle of sending it back.Amazon was cool about sending another camera (same kind)after they recieved my return.On the third day...the second camera went blank, nothing worked.I had to ship that one back too.When I asked Amazon about these cameras they wrote and told me:(I copied and pasted their words to this review)"As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread thanwe originally thought, we are not able to send another replacement.We will investigate and remedy the situation with the item; however,I cannot guarantee when the error may be fixed"They said as soon as they recieve my return they will give me my gift certifcate back and I can pick another camera.Amazon did all they could to help me. I was very impressed about the way they treated me.But this camera stinks.
I had a Sony cassette adapter for over 5 years and the only reason it stopped working is that the cable got stock in my gear shift and was pinched off. Since then I have gone through 2 Belkins in less than 3 months. It worked only ok for the first week or so and then developed a static, after two weeks it broke completely so that the cassette player in my car kept spitting it out. Not worth the money in the least.
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.
They spent more on the plastic covering the wire than the actual wire. This is not really 18 guage wire in my opinion
I regretted that I bought this earphone. I have been using Sennheiser HD580, an audiophile grade headphone, and its PX250, a noice cancelling headphone, a Sony wireless headphone, a high grade earphone by Panasonic, a JVC headphone and many earphones that come with the gadgets including my ipod and a Sony net MD player. The sound quality of the Sony MDR-EX71SL is disappointing particularly at this price. It basically boosts up the bass that probably pleases some but I found it annoying when you really look for an accurate reproduction of the original recording. The exaggerated bass or one note bass, whatever you call it, is not what I would recommend. Now I might try to see if Shure E3C will do a better job.
Looks like Canon has enough money, or hasn't read sales statistics over the last few years. They do not provide drivers for the scanner portion of this unit for Macs, nor will it work, they claim, over a network. This is a decision made at corporate headquarters in Japan, and the locals at Canon USA are apologetic but powerless.What kind of clueless corporate fool of this size isn't willing to invest a few grand in a competent Mac programmer to write the necessary drivers? After all, they have done it for their inkjets, which have a better reputation than Epson in the Mac community. How hard can it be to port them over to their laser/network models?If you have any Macs in your network and need a printer, you're better off looking elsewhere.
I purchased this HDMI cable at a ridiculously low price (I now know why).I tried it on a new Verizon FIOS HD receiver instead of using the included cable that came with it, and this cable would give me a picture on a new HD TV (LG brand) but the screen would go totally green after 20 seconds. I restarted several times, tried different settings, but the green screen came back.Installed the HDMI cable that came with the FIOS, and no issues... so I must assume the cable is faulty or of poor quality.Sometimes, cheap is just that.
I was looking for a connector that would connect to my Nikon camera and then to a Portable DVD player so when I take pictures the picture would show up on the Portable DVD Player. This did not work. Not sure what type of connector that I need. I saw someone doing this and thought this was the right piece. hmmm! Don't know where to turn to for help.
This mouse has poor accuracy and short battery duration. Sometimes it works fine, but most of the time the tracking is inaccurate, worst than a pad track. Also, throwing the mouse in a bag makes it transmit continuously (buttons pressed), and the batteries run empty soon (few days). I'd return it, but I let more than 30 days pass. I recommend you look for another solution. Finally, the transmitter sticks out of the USB port, and this makes it likely to break.
This unit is quite difficult to use. The button is very sensitive, which sometimes causes false entries. The website is complicated to use. I think with a little work E-marker will be a good product to have.
I just bought the 50 pack and so far only 4 out of 10 have worked out. These DVDs really suck and just leave you frusterated.
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 purchased a Maxtor 250 gig drive just a short 2 months ago. As a web designer I have many files &amp; projects I regularly need extra storage for. Initially I was very happy with this drive. However, it is already flaking out on me. It was once very fast as I am using Firewire to connect. However, the drive now takes forever to seek and often times out with read errors. There is only 49 gig on this drive. I called Maxtor and they suggested I sent it back in, and they told me I should contact a disaster recovery service. They will not pay for that either. I called a couple disaster places, and they said they have have a stack of those 'one touch drives' to be recovered. &quot;Worst drives ever...they get bad sectors, anything over 180gig is a nightmare...&quot;Glad I know now. I'll get a different drive. Maybe 2 100 gigs, one to back-up the first. I would not recommend this drive...and if you do get it or have one, back it up on CD/DVD regularly. Any sign of it slowing down, and its gone. Good luck.
We were generally happy with this DVD player until suddenly it would not power up - took it to a repair shop and they said (paraphrasing) &quot;Oh my! I've never seen a power supply explode like this before - This should be part of a recall.&quot; Totally unfixable.The DVD was attached to a surge protector - can't explain what happened, I just know we'd never buy this product again.
Worst purchase ever!First, this was for audio only, no video required. Receiver and transmitter were about 50 feet apart, with clear line of sight. No walls, no barriers(let me say that again, 50 feet of air...). Audio had almost continuous, LOUD, pops and crackles in it. Tried the units on all eight channels and NO difference... Tried adjusting the gain on both units... Any human movement near the transmitter made the pops and crackles even worse.Second, the unit I received had been opened before. Bags were not sealed, wire ties on power supplies missing, RCA cables were loose. Unit was missing one RCA to BNC adapter!Third, NO support of any kind, either ships with the unit nor is available on line.Failure to work... Failure to help me MAKE it work... Failure in sending me a complete unit...The Terk wireless units are sketchy and cheap and a crap shoot at best, and they are rock solid pieces of engineering compared to this hunk of junk.The ONLY positive thing I can say about this unit is that it comes in a sporty metal housing...
This is a sweet deal. I have a PowerMac G4 and the thing worked immediately upon installation. I just put the batteries in the keyboard and mouse, plugged in the USB reciever, and voila! I got it so that I could sit on my couch and browse the web/do homework on my 42" plasma. I'm very satisfied. I have yet to explore all of the "hot keys" at the top, but the volume comtrol and the scroll button both work fine. I've only had it for 3 days, but I love it already!UPDATE....This is an old review and I'm not even sure if these things are still even on the market. Anyhow, I originally gave this 5 stars. It was great at first, but after owning it for about 3 weeks, the thing started acting erratically. The mouse seems to be continuously clicking on its own. I stopped using it way back then. Tried changing the batteries and resetting the computer and blah blah blah. Nothing worked. The thing became unusable due to the mouse issues and so i have to downgrade it to 1 star.
Application is dual input from cable TV input and analog PC input, used as side monitor on a triple screen home computer workstation.1) Audio output stops intermittently a few times a week, requiring power off/on to regain audio.2) There appears to be no way to disable unused source modes. To switch from computer input to TV input requires one push of the Source button...... but then to return to computer input requires 4 button pushes - as the TV cycles thru AV, S-Video, Component modes, and finally back to PC mode. A weak design - the unit should recognize which input is enabled - it is not possible to hook up all 5 modes.This is particularly irritating as this model was marketed as a TV/PC monitor.Picture quality is acceptable for the application, which is primarily watching news channels while working at PC, or displaying dual PC applications.
The description of the product (at least at the time I ordered it) didn't state how long thee audio cable is but I took a chance and ordered it anyway. As it turns out, the audio cable measured 15", which was about 1" too short to reach my audio jack on the opposite side of my laptop. Bummer for me but I figured I'd get a short extender from radio shack and call it a day.However, when I turned on the laptop I noticed the picture quality to my monitor was extremely poor compared to my previous cable (which was nothing special). The picture with this cable was blurry, text had a smeared look to it and images didn't look right. I made sure the cable was secured properly at both ends and even disconnected/reconnected and even rebooted but no luck. It just wasn't something you could look at for more than a few moments without getting a headache, which is why I gave it 2 stars.On the positive though, I did connect just the audio portion of the cable and the sound was what I'd expect from a laptop so no issues there.I also noticed after further inspection that this is only a 14 pin instead of the standard 15 pin cable (missing the #9 pin). Not sure if this contributed to my picture problem as I believe the 9 pin is optional but worth noting anyway.Overall: The price was decent and you might get a cable that works perfectly well for you but I think you're kind of rolling the dice if you go with this brand. :/
Sound quality is generally rather good, but don't expect much in the way of surround sound effects. There is a fair amount of static at times which can be eliminated by moving one's head slightly, but there is no general background static as some users have complained about--I think they don't have the sound volume on their receiver turned up high enough. The automatic sound adjustment feature also sometimes cuts the sound too low so you may have to adjust it a lot at times. This seems to depend on what channel/show I'm watching. I don't have the transmitter at the recommended distance from my tv & surround sound equipment, but then it would be difficult to move it as far away as they recommend.I was pleasently surpised at the long battery life. I have tried to keep track, but they last so long I lose track before they run down. They last about two weeks for my usage, which is probably 35-40 hours, maybe even a little more. I fully charged the batteries then used them until entirely run down the first three times because with some batteries the initial usage periods can "set" the battery life.The main problem with these is that you can't just set them on the charging stand. It worked the first time but not for the second or subsequent charging attempts. I thought the charger was deffective, then I figured out the charging strips on the headband weren't contacting the charging bars because of the springiness of the headband. Now, I have to balance a weight on top and move the headphones around until they connect properly, then check later to make sure they are still charging, which ends up being much more hassle than simply plugging in my old headphones was.
I have tried to use this crimper to make my own CAT-5 cables a few times and I have never had success. It seems to push the contact areas on the connectors (where the network card makes contact with the connector) down too far so that the network card's contacts can't reach the contacts on the connector. I have tried not squeezing too hard and it seems to still have the same problem. The other functions like stripping the sleeve off the CAT-5 cable seem to work fine but it doesn't perform it's main function very well.
Stalls movies intermittenly. Cannot play my foreign dvd. Makes some noise.Picture quality and optical output are good when it works, of course.
Isn't the purpose of burning DVD's is so that you can play them in a DVD player??? I tried the discs in several different players, even a blue ray player, and it didn't work in any of them. They worked on my computer just fine though. Also, I didn't think the images on the disc showed up very well. Overall I'm pretty disappointed.
We bought this HDTV only to have it break after just a year and a half! It had some minor problems with the video output during that year and a half, but yesterday we were watching it and it suddenly started smoking and the screen went black. It only has a one year warranty. We tried calling Phillips tech support. They couldn't tell us what happened, how to fix it, what the 4 blinking red lights meant or any sort of helpful information!After looking around online we have found MANY people that have had the same problem with this TV. This will be the LAST Phillips product we ever buy!Do NOT waste your money on this TV!
I purchased this item because Amazon's description claims it can play mp3 on CDs. It does not do this. It is a good, inexpensive CD player, but not for mp3s.
These were a present for my 18 yr old son. He loved the headphones! They felt good in his ears & were comfortable. BUT they broke after 1 month! Amazon.com, of course, is taking them back!
Like so many other reviews, this Linksys WCG200 is dropping theconnection to the Internet. The dropped connection is due to theLinksys WCG200 resetting itself anywhere from once to 20+ timesa day. After months of frustration, it turns out that it's a knownand very common problem most likely due to Linksys firmwarefor this product.The fact that the product doesn't work correctly as so many havepointed out is one obvious reason to avoid it. But there are threeother reasons why I recommend against this product and why Iwill not purchase or recommend to clients any other Linksysproduct:1. The Linksys tech support (1st level, 2nd level supervisor) claimedthat it isn't a known problem and gave me the run-around despitenumerous discussion groups mentioning the problem over and over(including Linksys' own forum on this product where 80%+ of themessages are about this problem). Tragically, the tech supportpeople can continue to claim it is not a known problem becausethey are blocked from viewing their own forum web pages on theLinksys site. It was especially frustrating that technicianand supervisor refused to find a way to view their own forumto see this unresolved problem mentioned over and over again.2. This problem has been going on for over a year (as anyone cansee by doing a search online) and despite many calls to themthere is not a hint of a resolution from Linksys. Some people haveresolved the problem by getting their ISP to rollback the firmwareversion -- but that only works if your ISP is willing to go the extramile to fix a Linksys-caused problem.3. The fact that technically-inclinded users can't download and installtheir own firmware (to upgrade or rollback) in cases such as this is amajor flaw. If the ISP upgrades your modem with new Linksys firmwareas they are often allowed to do and that Linksys firmware causesincessant modem malfunction, Linksys will not provide a resolutionto the situation caused by their defective firmware.In the end, I finally got through to someone at Linksys who seemedto care at least a little bit about the problem, but he could still notprovide a resolution.
After hearing about this radio, I decided to purchase it thinking it would have great reception. But when I tested it out it picked up so much interference that I couldn't even pick up a few of our local stations. Only two channels came in clear. The only good thing is that the built-in speaker sounds reasonably good for such a small radio. Unfortunately I listen to a lot of other stations which I couldn't pick up on this radio, so I'm sending mine back.
This VERY expensive cable is already in the package if you purchased the Forerunner 201. You won't need this unless you somehow lost it. Damn, it is expensive! This is a cable for goodness sake!
This camera is terrible. If I could give it zero stars, I would. The battery door doesn't stay closed, and every time it opens the batteries fall out and all the pictures are lost. As I type this, I'm exhausted from a very long day at the zoo where we had to keep visiting the same animals over and over because the camera lost the pictures. I wish I could insert a picture of my daughters' tantrums over her lost pictures--but, you guessed it...the batteries fell out and we lost it! Stay away from this camera!
LaCie advertise this as being compatible with Windows XP. Nowhere on the packaging do they say that you should not use it if you have WinXP SP2. Let me put it bluntly: DO NOT BUY A LACIE DRIVE IF YOU USE WINDOWS XP WITH SERVICE PACK 2. ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST. There is even a note on LaCie's support website advising you to not install SP2 if you use this drive - of course, you don't see that until AFTER the problems have materialized. I have had the 160gb version of this drive less than 1 week and all the data that I moved to it is gone. You have been warned!
Okay - now, unlike many of the people writing reviews - I am very "techno-savvy". I've designed nets. I've set up print servers before...So... after 2 hours of "configuration" with this thing - multiple resets, multiple attemps at starting the wireless print server, etc. I called linksys. After waiting for 45 minutes, I gave up and had at it again.Personally, those of you without good intituition or a really good buddy who is a "tech guy" - skip buying this product. I had to use all me "obi-wan superpowers" to navigate my way through this thing and get it finally working. Once you got it set up - you can leave it alone... but it is a "long hard slog" up that mountain.I did finally get it working... with much effort. The thing that really bugs me about this is that I use many linksys products. This is the first linksys print server I bought and I doubt I'll buy one ever again. I was using a linksys WAP with a CMU from Linksys as well (so it shouldn't be an interoperating incompatability issue for those who are wondering.)The key I think on the install is twofold...a) Originally the thing is going to want to go DHCP. Make sure you have it plugged into your router before you boot it on. Otherwise, it won't DHCP to your network, it will self assign on another IP domain and subnet - and you'll never see the thing. Also, if you have WEP installed - shut it off. You can't initialize the print server with WEP running and you can't pass the key to the product with the WEP running. You'll have to be "naked" during installation. I even turned the SSID broadcast back on so it could see it. Once you get the thing DHCP'ed, then install the WEP key on the PRINT SERVER, then turn the WEP key back on your router/WAP.b) Once you get the sucker "visible" on the network - you have to make sure 1) the SSID matches, 2) the WEP matches, 3) your signal strength is "good to excellent" (this is actually quite important. This little sucker is very tempermental with interference. They aren't kidding when they say max distance is 91M.. it's actually considerably less under normal circumstances (like say in a house). Basically - no more than 3 sheets of drywall between transceivers.Also - don't think the Wireless works out of the box. I almost had a conniption and threw the print server out the window when I read I had to hook it to the router via a CAT-5 first (my transceivers are in the roof of my house flipped upside down for maximum broadcasting - I had to crawl up into the attic and run a 50 foot cable down to my WPS-11 and the printer... that was a fun exercise). Linksys should make one that works wireless right out of the box... that's crappy design on Cisco's part... figure it out guys...If you are serious about wireless print servers (i.e., this is not a SOHO thing or you are planning on running more than 5K prints) - then I suggest you skip linksys as well. Go with an HP jet-direct system. I regret I didn't buy the JD for my printer at home... but I am happy because I got the linksys for 50 bucks via ebay... however, the two hours of dinking around with the print server makes me wonder if I really got a bargain......NEW INFO...I have absolutely GIVEN UP on this product. While it is possible I got a lemon - I think not. This is one FLAKEY little unit. I had my print server all configed... and then it FLAKED OUT on me... now I can't get it to reset, respond, or do anything. Linksys has no idea what is wrong with it. So I'm pitching the 50 bucks down the drain and going with Hewlett Packard's wireless server...Do NOT buy this product. I am hot on Linksys - but this product is really quite TERRIBLE.
does the job, i didnt get whats shown in the ad, mine was a straight one which cant be bent much and it also had screws! was too bulky for my laptop, picture transfer was ok. got the refund without any hassel from the seller.
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.
If you need a lanyard to easily carry around your iPod nano, then this will work. It comes in black so it will match the more popular nano color (unlike the Apple lanyard, which only comes in white). It looks very nice. Even though the length is not adjustable, it was about right for me.It's a bit difficult to connect it, but there is no chance of it coming out if you run or play sports. It comes with extra buds so you can find the right size to fit your ears.The big problem is the sound quality. It is really muddled - 'not crisp'. It's kind of like listening to an old FM radio. The dynamic range is just not there. I tried every nano EQ setting to try to adjust for it. The best I found was 'treble increase' and even then, it still sounded awful to me.In short, this works well for a lanyard, and will fit your ears right. But, if what you hear matters most, you won't find this product worth the sacrifice.
The mouse wheel feels nice. The whole thing is a good size. I play with the retractable cable often and it is just fine after a year.However, it makes the cursor move on its own. And scroll too. And the cursor jumps too. Not constantly, but just enough to drive someone insane.It also can't handle small movements. It seems like it doesn't always register it. I am not using it for Counterstrike or any kind of image editing. Just day to day movements and it just gets stuck sometimes.
I bought this because I got a good deal on it at a local store. However, after setting it up and not being able to get the router to work without frequent drop outs requiring a reboot, I went online to check reviews. I was amazed to find that nearly everyone here has had the exact same experience as me. This product must be faulty in its basic design.In terms of the wireless card for my laptop that goes with it, I couldn't even get it to work. After a very frusterating few days, I returned the product and bought a lynksys and it set up like a dream. Flawless so far (only 2 days but still eons better than the netgear product).I would absolutely avoid this product like the plague!!
The iRock is only moderately useful. The iRock has to be held close to the radio to work well without static. It does work, but not as well as it could. It is a little expensive for what it is and does, it seems to me. Ergonomically, it looks great, though!
My very first pair of skullcandys and I am disappointed. They are very loud but the bass is absolutely horrible. Without the subwoofer remote which uses an AA battery there is absolutely no bass. As a lover of heavy and punchy bass all I got was some ear vibrating noise. If you like loud headphones with no bass get these.
Why does it have an option(reccomended even!)to download all user accounts and settings when obviously it can never do this.Shuts down every time(flashing USB icon with red x)
When working this is an excellent printer.....This is my 2nd HP and 1st the wireless became disabled and now it repeatedly states I need to replace the yellow cartridge. Check the net, many have had this problem. Tech fixes help some but not mine. This printer is junk. No more HP all in ones for me, going to the new Canon,
I got very excited when I received one as a gift. But, after receiving the frame, my friend commented that she'd exchanged each of 3 that she'd bought (for us and family), since each had arrived broken.I should have listened more carefully as I bought 2 more for my family and had to return each one as well. After that, each frame needed replacement parts at least one time each -- mine needed replacement parts 3 times.Finally, after one year, it completely died and I got tired of calling Ceiva. Since this is also a subscription service, Ceiva had the nerve to call me 3 times asking if I wanted to renew my annual service. I took the opportunity to tell the customer service rep all the troubles and frustration I'd experienced. She listened sympathetically and said "you'll definitely hear back from us within a week". It is now 6-months later, Ceiva never called me back and I've since thrown away my frame. My family has done the same due to frustration.Save your money and DON'T BUY THIS FRAME. There are others that are less expensive and higher quality. The Ceiva website idea is a gimmick that is too expensive and the frame is very very low quality that breaks repeatedly. You will be disappointed.
I'd so much love to give this remote a 5 star rating, but...The remote itself is awesome. Easy to use, simple, very flexible. However, the setup is the worst I've seen for any device remote or otherwize. It's only done via a web site that uses an intermediate communication drive to talk to the remote. While I don't mind the idea of a web base setup, their's is just terrible. It's slow, tedious and makes changes a thing I try very very hard to avoid.I'm a power user type. The type that buys gadgets like this. I wish their web site had a power user mode where I'd just get the basic information on a single screen where I can change anything anywhere in any way I want. But instead I have to walk through pages and pages of "wizards" that slow the process down to a pathetic crawl. Plus, not all of the info on the web page is correct. Granted that can be changed with a simple report to their customer service, but if I could make changes the way I want, then most of the problems could be over-come by simply changing the programming of the remote, oh boy another visit to the web page for a 10 minutes one button change, joy joy.Sorry, I can't recommend the product for anyone of any ability in electronics. Until the change the web site, or do the right thing by making an internet enabled stand-alone application for programming this device, it gets a thumbs down.
I have had nothing but trouble with this player. The machine stops on an average of 6 times an hour claiming that the battery is out of power, yet on the machine it indicates that it is fully charged. It is a real pain to download music on to the player and the volume is very poor. Customer service is terrible too. I do not recommend purchasing this player. Personally, I think that it should be taken off the market
This item is as they say " if it looks to good to be true , odds are it aint !" One word sums it up nicely "JUNK " Didnt work right from day 1 , shortly after the warrenty expired it died and I buried it i the bottom of the trash barrel ! Had to learn the hard way ! Its rated 1 star cause I couldnt put zero stars
I bought one of these and within a few months, had problems. Well after calling customer care, they told me they would send out a new one and then pay to return the old one. Well, this didn't happen. They want me to pay the return shipping now (wouldnt have returned it in the first place if they would have told me this) and will not admit it was their fault. Tried to get the information to make a complaint to the company, and the supervisor gives me a bogus number. I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING SAMSUNG AGAIN!!!
Not much bang for your buck here. You still have to get reasonably close for this little thing to work.
Purchased this router after moving out of my tiny Manhattan apartment where I used this same model, successfully, but left it for my roommate.Finding myself in a big home in Boston, the first month or so was solid with both my PC and laptop. Then I started to experience sudden drops with my internet connection, which I had to fix by power cycling the router (unplugging the AC adaptor, waiting a minute, plugging it back in). I was losing my internet connection probably twice a week. Sometimes more.As for the laptop. For a few months, I had a really solid connection, no drops. Then it just started to drop randomly, and more often. Finally I could almost never get a connection in my bedroom. I was fed up and incredibly frustrated, so I bought a DLINK Xtreme N router instead (you can read my review on that router by clicking my user name). My DLINK router has been a dream and everything I wish this router could have been.Avoid the headache and frustration that this router will give you. I will never purchase from Linksys again.
This lanyard doesn't fit the 2nd generation iPod Nano (8gb etc.) and the sound is poor to average when using the 1st generation iPod.
This product is great for older laptops. But it has not changed the fittings since 2005. None of the universal fittings work with newer laptops. Would not recommend it until they change the fittings.
This lens is a great buy if you want to go on the cheap. But, in general, I'd say save the money for a decent lens for your camera. I have the Nikon D40x, and I wish I'd waited to buy a real Nikon lens with autofocus and Vibration Reduction.For the Opteka 500mm you need a lot of light (a lot of light). You also need a stable platform (tri- or monopod) and patience. It takes time and energy to make this lens work right and produce clear images. If you're a weekend birder who wants to get closer, hold out for a better lens or be prepared to get a lot of blurry images for every decent one.
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...
Elite Screens R120WH1 ezFrame Fixed Projection Screen ( 120-Inch 16:9 AR)(CineWhite)I didn't order it on Amazon as they were out of stock for a short period of time. Got it from another authorized online retailer. Got the projector, screen and A/V wires installed by a professional. 2 days into the glory of 120 inches, I noticed 2 parallel bars (see uploaded images) on the picture that are distinctly visible on a white or light colored scene/background image. What was hardly noticeable for the first 2 days became an ordeal later on because all my attention was grabbed by those black bars. Called up the CC and they sent a new screen (not the frame etc) immediately. Now I have to go through the painful task of putting the replacement screen myself or shell out money for a professional job. I don't mind getting replacement for stuff but Projector Screen? Disappointing.
I purchased the Norcent player two months ago and still don't have a usable machine. The first unit that I purchased through Amazon was quite defective. Half the time that I inserted a disk (whether CD, DVD, or MP3), it would not recognize the disk and stated "no disk". Sometimes re-inserting the disk tray a few times would get it to recognize the disk. I sent off requesting an RMA to return the unit to Norcent, and after some delay received the RMA. After I couriered off the defective unit with the RMA clearly marked on the package, nothing happened. No replacement unit ever arrived. After a few weeks I finally e-mailed Norcent, and they said, oh yeh, they would send out my replacement unit within a few days.When the new unit (a freshly packaged unit) arrived, I tried it and found that the remote gave scrambled results. For example, pressing "play" would yield "stop", and many other wierder results from other keys. I e-mailed Norcent about this problem, with no response, then e-mailed again after a reasonable passage of time. Still no response after waiting another week. Then I phoned them and got a technician to understand the problem. He said that the wrong remote for the DP300 had been packaged with the unit. He sent out a replacement remote, supposedly the "right" one, but when I finally received, I found that it had all the same strange results. It looked like the same remote model and had an almost identical model number as the original. So here I am two months after the original purchase, and still no properly usable unit. Yep, if I can remember to recode the keys on the remote, I can get most of the functions to work using the recoded keys, but even then some odd results. Both the product and the service on this unit have been totally unacceptable. If you're lucky and get a unit that works properly out of the box, count your blessings--lots of features for a low price. But if you value your time and peace of mind, stay clear. Spend a few more bucks for a player from an established manufacturer with proper quality control and a decent service department.
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.
Amazon has INCREASED the price of this router from $54.95.Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC):1 Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wire... $54.95
UPDATE: after about 3 years of very gentle use, the amp failed. I suspect faulty power supply capacitors. Very poor quality, I have never had an amplifier that failed like this, most of the time I upgrade for new features. Very sadOriginal:I purchased this amplifier on a whim because it features surround sound decoding matrix called Circle Surround (it decodes FL, FR, FC, SL, and SR channels from a single stereo input). I much prefer Circle Surround to any Dolby product.This amplifier, aside from rare decoding, offers DD, DTS, and PCM digital decoding and has very quiet amplifiers for each channel. The amplifier is also very user friendly to set up and use. Furthermore, it provides me enough digital and A/V inputs.
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 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.
We had only used this Walkman a dozen times when it started to malfunction. The CD would play on batteries for 10 minutes, and then start showing that the batteries were low and it would stop playing altogether. Our batteries were new and we tested them. Put in new batteries anyway, and the same thing happened right away. Sony customer service only suggestion was to buy Sony AA batteries! Frustrating!
This product did not live up to the advertised hype. I installed it on a laptop and the picture was poor quality. I then installed it on a desk top with the same results. One using Windows Vista and the other using Windows XP Pro.I expedted a great deal more from Microsoft.
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.
Had bought this for my vista desktop. But it doesnot work at all. I tried reaching customer service many times but could reach TRENDNet only once, even after that they took my number and said they would call back as they are very busy at that time. They never called me back on the issue.
I bought this unit at a local retail store as a birthday gift for my son. The directional speakers on top and deep blueberry color immediatly caught my eye......very attractive. It happened to be on sale so I bought it on the spot even though his birthday wasn't for another two months. Upon its' opening, on the day of the party, the lid to the CD compartment was open as he pulled it from the box. After attempting to close it several times we discovered that the latch to the lid was broke off and rolling around inside. I made a special trip to exchange it for a new one, inspected the lid on the new one before I left the store, then headed home, satisfied that the situation was resolved. Five minutes after handing him the second brand new stereo my son yells out &quot; CD player doesn't work &quot;. Yep, lid stays down but the unit doesn't play. Just thought I'd vent a little frustration in a constructive manner but for I take back this piece of junk to exchange it for a DIFFERENT BRAND!
The product is not as expected. The plastic is too weak and the sound quality is also not good. The only satisfaction that I had is that microphone is working atleast. I would suggest to spend some extra bucks to get a good one.
We have had our Panasonic DVD-RP56 player for over a year. It was great while it was working. Occasionally there was a burp and the DVD would freeze or stutter but we thought it was the DVDs themselves. Then all of a sudden no DVD would play. The HO2 error code appeared and then the word STOP. No matter what menu I played with nothing changed. The menus would work, but not the PLAY mode.It was then that I entered the model number for a troubleshooting suggestion that I learned that this is the standard way this model quits working.I was shocked to see that others had the same problem and PANASONIC refused to deal with it. Paying more to fix something that was not your fault to begin with is very poor customer relations. Panasonic once stood for reliable products and I was never afraid to buy or to recommend their products. Now I will do everything in my power to advise against their products. I am sorry to see that the Japanese code of ethics has been lost in the United States marketing.
I ordered the Sangean sg 622 and when I recieved it it only picks up the FM stations only the SW bands did not work at all, Now I have to go thru the trouble of sending it back and going thru the refund process, Shame they don't test them before they mail out. Sad experience.
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.
This is a great little device when it's working. The primary reason I bought it was its Audible.com compatibility. Suddenly it became incompatible and the Audible techs finally informed me that this happens all the time and the hard drive needs to be reformatted to fix the problem. I've owned computers since 1979 and have never had to reformat a hard drive. So I checked with Gateway. Guess what? The DMP-X20 when purchased from a 3rd party is not supported by Gateway. Really! I gave them the serial number and they don't keep a record of serial numbers for MP3 players. They flat out refused to talk to me about the unit because I had no order number or Customer ID number. Fortunately, even though I've had the unit for about 3 months, Amazon has agreed to accept its return. I'll be buying an iPod. Do not buy this unit unless you're prepared for zero support from Gateway.
I use these headphones while commuting via public transportation, so I enjoy the way they block ambient sound, even on the loudest trains and buses. Sound quality is great for my needs.The big con about these headphones is the way the cord is shorter on one side than the other. Unlike most phones that have Y shaped cords, these are longer on one side of your head than on the other. The intention is that the cord will hang directly down your left side (the side that is shorter). First of all, I carry my iPod in my right pocket, not my left, but even when I carry it on the left the shorter side inevitbably is yanked out of my ear nearly every time I use them.This is a clear case of Sony trying to improve on a design that was working just fine.The other big con is that the rubber earbuds come off rather easily. They have popped off when I was removing them from my ears and in my bag. The last time I lost one I couldn't find it and now either have to wear one of the other sizes that came in the package (not a good fit) or order replacements for $10 plus shipping. For that cost I would rather just get a different pair of headphones that don't suck.
This thing was broken when it came out of the box. Loose connection so far as I can tell. Wires had not been soldered! Worthless piece of junk.
Using the unit across two rooms but could not get a clear signal on any of the 4 channels. Multiple big white bars scrolling from bottom to top of screen and many popping and crackling noise.
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 sound quality from this player is poor, with manyCD's and DVD's sounding slightly distorted. There is amenu option for lowering the sound level and changing thedynamic range, which helps a little but it appears thesound hardware is flawed. When using the remote theplayer often refuses to respond to the Top Menu buttonuntil you stop the disk and then start it by pressing theTop Menu button. I've had to turn the player on and offto get it to play a DVD disk.All these flaws are fairly subtle, but noticable whencompared to the several other DVD and CD players I have.they seem to be design flaws rather than a defective unit.The video quality is good.
I just bought a Sony Handycam DCR-HC36. The features are good, and easy to use when you shoot videos. If you play the video on the TV directly, it's not bad. However, when you use the software bundled with the camcorder, Picture Package to convert it to digital format, you can only convert it to a VCD. The quality of the converted VCD wasn't good at all. It doesn't convert it to higher resolution MPEG2 file. In addition, with this software, you can't save it directly onto a file in the computer. You have to convert it to burn a VCD then load the file.The USB driver which comes with the software to support the USB stream function is incompatible with a lot of brand names of computers. I have to try several computers to make the PC to recognize the camcorder. The tech support at Sony is not supportive at all. They tried some low level tricks and then just told me to talk to PC vendors.Searching through internet, one can easily find many similar complaints about the bundled software and USB connection misfunction. It seems that Sony or the software company has never had intention to solve it. How difficult would it be for a company like Sony to solve the problem, if they really want to do it?In short, if all of the features work, it's an OK camcoder for the price. However, you have to keep your fingers crossed.
Poorly designed. Stopped working after one week. Call Microsoft and shipped it to them over two weeks ago with no response to date.
I have sent my ad2600 back to Apex because it won't play certain Disney and other dvd movies (no Disc message). They sent me a new ad2600 with the same problem. I call Apex customer service and they told me that there is a known problem with the model playing Disney and other movies and that it is not there problem so I'm stuck with a new dvd player that won't play my kids Disney movies.
It looks great - and is loaded with features.. unfortunately it turns out to be the &quot;disposable&quot; type. HAve had problems since the first day - not playing some DVDs and then finally after less than 60 days, it just would not recognize anything I pop in it. Save money on the long run - buy something decent ONCE instead of buying cheap every month.
The case of this battery cracked the first time I tried to use it. I had a very tough time getting the battery out of my laptop due to the cracked case. When I put the original battery back in, my laptop wouldn't work. The battery light flashes. So now my laptop is fried. Don't buy this battery. Insist on a Dell original. (I am not affiliated with Dell in any way.)
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.
It is OK begginer bagdon't take me wrong ... it fits a lot fo gear and for the price is just fineBUT - be carefulthe zipper is VERY VERY smooth and it opens just with a little tug on the lidso in NO CASE don't leave the two zippers (when closed) in the middle on top of the lidthe weight of the camera will open it by itself and you will end up with your camera on the floor .... and hopefully it's not gonna be concrete like in my case :(other than that - again, OK bag for begginers
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.
I've been a very long-time user of the Sony ICFS79W shower radio, which is the Sangeans's biggest shower radio competitor. I've had to replace the Sony every few years because the poorly designed buttons disintegrate and eventually become non-functional, making it a disposable radio of sorts. I figured I'd give the Sangean a shot with all of its stellar reviews.One key difference that I hadn't seen highlighted in the top reviews is that the Sangean is HUGE and HEAVY compared to the Sony. It's literally double the weight and just about double the size too--incidentally almost twice the price as well. I have some pretty sturdy suction-cup shelves in my shower that have held the Sony for years without problem. As soon as I picked up the Sangean, I became concerned about my shelves' ability to hold it. And since it's so heavy I'm concerned what might happen if it were to fall from the shelf.It might be worth the sacrifice if there were a noticeable improvement in quality vs. the Sony. I noticed none. Another reviewer compared this to a component audio system. I have to say, I'm not quite sure what kind of component system he's referring to, but it's a laughable comparison in my opinion. Even a decent department-store boom box would likely sound much better than this. It sounded indistinguishable from the Sony to me, both in loudness and in quality, despite the added size.The only benefit this item would have provided is that the buttons don't wear out. And as much as I'd like to boycott Sony for not fixing this or offering free (or even reasonably priced) replacement control panels for their radios, this radio just doesn't cut the mustard for me.
The worst camera I've ever owned. Picture quality is horrible. A very bad Camera indeed. I will never buy any Kodak camera anymore. Highly disappointed. I bought this Camera almost 2 years now and I get horrible pictures whenever used. I am going for a Canon or Sony camera.
I have spent a long time trying to figure out why the microphone is so quiet. It uses 32bit USB audio drivers on Windows 7 64bit. This appears to be the problem. There is no solution from Logitech and my research yielded a bunch of people with this same problem. Do yourself a favor if you are on Windows 7 64bit and look for another mic. I am going to avoid Logitech entirely, I have had too many bad hardware experiences with them.
This camera is a piece of crap! I had a Nikon many years ago that I foolishly sold, for this more &quot;Easy to use&quot; Sure Shot. It should be called the Sure Sucks. Red eye everywhere even when the function is turned on, and the &quot;auto focus&quot; when shooting indoors in low light is terrible. This &quot;hold button halfway down, then wait for the light, then shoot&quot; garbage is ridiculous in today's technology. I am selling this as quickly as I can and am truly disappointed in the Canon name- which I trusted when I bought this camera.
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 :(
Stay away from this motherboard. The BIOS upgrades are hit and miss. You might get lucky and get a good burn, but if you don't know what I'm talking about, definately stay away. I have tons of friends that hate this motherboard. I would recommend you go look at DFI motherboards if gaming or graphics is your priority. They Totally rock.
Lexmark is the worst product (right next to Compaq Computers) I have ever had the displeasure of using. I tried the cold water method, work a little while after ..great tip. The black cartride does dry out too fast!! So I am now looking into a good laser printer. Not sure what I will do about the color setup? I would get the refill kits, but why bother if the cartride is going to dry out all the time. It seems the red dries out quickest? Oh well..lesson well learned.
I too have been plagued by the HELLO display lock up issue.I called Samsung and they recommened:Unplug the unit from ACRemove the Antenna connection from the back of the unit.Plug back into ACpower onthen plug the antenna back in
The thing didn't work. Like throwing money out the front door. I Don't think it was the sellers fault but, I suggest you order a few of them for good measure
I ordered a 'NEW' INTEC platformm PS2 5" Game Screen that plays DVDs and has stereo speakers, and I have only one (1) outlet for the screen and PS2...what happened? I received a Zenith Flat Panel LCD Display for PS2 #620911A. Please respond ASAP. Also, I ordered this 'Expedite', on 3/21/06, and received it today (I ordered the adapter regular shipping and received it the day after I ordered)...as you can tell I'm not a happy camper. I ordered this based on the comments on the bulletin board (feedback), AS I WOULD HAVE GLADLY PAID EXTRA TO GET WHAT I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING!!!![...]
I bought this camcorder despite concerns about poor indoor performance with the thought that if I tape indoors I'll just turn up the lights. Doesn't work. The amount of graininess is simply unacceptable, and seems to be accentuated on my 32" HDTV. No adjustments to the camera could remedy this. It's embarrassing to show this when my 11 year old Sony Hi8 camcorder does such a better job.
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 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).
Soon after installing this new Lexmark cartridge, an error message appeared saying that the "Left Cartridge is missing". I removed and reinstalled the cartridge, restarted the printer and computer several times, but was unable to get the printer to recognize the cartridge. I installed another cartridge and printer operated normally.Lexmark #34 High Yield Black Print Cartridge (18C0034)
The flash drive doesnt get detected at all. The customer service of CENTON doesnt respond. I wish i could get the replacement.Thanks..
If one ink cartridge is out all printing stops!! What if I want to print in B&W; and only blue is out?!?!??!?!Having one ink out even effects the ability to scan?? Why!!! THere's no printing!I'm going to savor the moment I take this baby out to the back yard and apply my sledge hammer to it.
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.
Granted, I have only used this dvd player for about 2 hours setting it up for my mom for Christmas, but that was long enough for me to find problems with this dvd player. First, the player did not allow me to access the menus of dvds. When I hit &quot;menu&quot; it told me, &quot;playback only.&quot; I actually had to re-open the drawer and close it to get back to the dvd menu. This is extemely lame. The remote is flimsy-feeling and awkward to use. In addition, it only seems to work if you're about five feet away from the player, although that may have been just the batteries that came with it. The player does seem to play dvds adequately enough. It also has an optical out, which it should. I think for about $40 more, you can probably find a much better dvd player than this though.
GPS signal is very poor. I ordered two of these and a month and a half later one of them already is malfunctioning and I cannot return or exchange it because I've had it over a month. I would not buy this item again or recommend it. I would buy two separate items in the future, a GPS tracker and a separate radio. For being Garmin built it's certainly on the lower end.
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.
I just started using it. I try to turn a page and the thing falls over. It doesn't even keep my book open and the clip isn't flexible enough to clip the book open and this book is less than 300 pages long. I feel ripped off - this should be like $2.
This camera works OK with Macintosh only after purchasing additional software. This is not made clear in the specificatiions given. I'd have given it a higher rating if this fact was included in the advertising.
It's got a nice form factor; sleek look; is easy to connect. I spent several hours trying to get this thing to work to no avail. Error messages kept popping up with instructions to unlock the mechanism that secures the scanning piece while in transit, unplug the USB connector, reconnect, and try again. Time and again it simply did not work.The online Canon documentation was useless, and attempts to contact Canon through the web site resulted in an auto responder and NEVER any assistance from a subsequent inquiry to Canon based on instructions in the auto responder.Technical problems aside, if you are looking for a (Canon) scanner primarily for web graphics and don't need perfectly flawless scans, you can cut the price tag in half if you get the Canon 650u or spend a few bucks more for the metallic finish of the Canon 656u.
This does not support WPA, which is much more secure than WEP. This would not be a good idea for any modern home network because WEP is too easy to hack.
Got it ,plug it in and it charges ok but will not sync.
I can't beieve I paid $20! The &quot;cleaning mit&quot; is actually a sack that you're supposed to stick 3 fingers into and somehow clean with then. (?) The small cloth wasn't much better, leaving behind a lot of dust. Zipper case is flimsy and doesn't open all the way.
Maybe I got a lemon, but the remote stopped working after 2 months of use. It worked great until then. Hopefully you guys have better luck.
I bought this, and it broke after 9 months. I contacted Monster to get a replacement, but they refused to replace it without verification I purchased it from an authorized retailer. I was amazed that they would lose a customer (and face reviews like this) for a $10 surge protector.
This book and document holder has limited usefulness for both. The height adjustment does not stay up on its own very well and it cannot hold a document over 6 inches in height unless extended. Magazines and periodicals of any thickness will not do very well since it will not support their weight. Since the top clip is only good for something up to 1/2 inch thick and the bottom does not retain well it has limited usefulness for books of any thickness or binding stiffness. The stand does not snap into place so any disturbance will likely cause it to collapse. Pass on this one. I wish I had.
My initial order was just this 3 pack and I'm not impressed. Two of them have been recorded over 2 times but 1 was bad from the get go. That's not a good average.
I really liked this camera the first year I had it. The pictures were good, it was very convenient... but a few days after the one year warranty had expired, the camera started to rewind the film after just one or two pictures and sometimes freeze up (the lens wouldn't retract). It is currently at a repair shop. Another downside is the high cost of APS film and development.
If you need this for use with a small camera for travel this is an okay one. Mine didnt work quite well with a Panasonic Fz15 camera. It was not stable on the ground. Dont even think of using this with an SLR. And SLR is worth much more that what you save with this.
Although these headphones might be aesthetically pleasing to the eye the performance is awful. I have a Creative mp3 player and the headphones that came with it are about 10x better. These gummy things don't stay in your ears worth crap (or at least my ears) and the sound is simply bad. Not much base at all and the treble isn't even that clear. If you're looking for cheap headphones, be my guest, but I would recommend Sony headphones.
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".
I also had a surge during a storm as others and the same result from this manufacture! nothing but a hard time. I also had an APC product and items that were plugged into that product were damaged also. APC just required me to send the surge protector back to them so they could examine it. APC lived up to there warranty and replaced damaged items while Belkin did not! if i could give Belkin 0 stars i would
After reading the reviews and doing a lot of research on cameras I decided to order this little guy in June. I spent about an hour reading over the manual and making sure I knew how to use all the bells and whistles. The camera has a lot of very nice little features and takes beautiful pictures, and the LCD and options are awesome. BUT!! the camera has one critical flaw .... it is super delicate. I have owned several Sony digital cameras and they all have shared their fair share of bumps and bruises, and came out continueing to shoot away. This little piece sustained a very small impact and the lens would no longer extend and retract. I litteraly had this camera for 90 minutes before it was rendered inoperable. I was fuming.The bottom line of this camera is that it has a lot of neat gagets, but you have to treat it like your wife's China or it becomes an expensive paper weight.
I wasn't thrilled with the Monster Ipod transmitter at all. Actually I returned it to Amazon and am awaiting their judgment on my return. I did n't like it because there was too much static, breaking up of transmission. I live in not so crowded area but do have hills, ocean, and mountains around. Nevertheless, I thought it was much trouble to operate and the clarity of the music was surely lacking.
This is the LOUDEST printer I've ever used! I was totally disappointed in it after the great luck I've had with HP printers in the past. I don't like the fact that I can't print in B&amp;W. As far as scanning goes, the quality is really bad. I get streaks in all my pictures. I spend a lot of time in Photoshop correcting levels and streaks as well as something that appears to be dust, underneath the glass, that shows up in every scan. In my opinion, your best bet is to buy a printer and buy a scanner. I know the whole all-in-one thing is convenient, but in this case, I feel as if I definitely sacrificed quality for convenience. I plan to purchase a Canon scanner tomorrow to replace this one. I will be pulling my old HP printer out of the closet. This is one piece of office equipment that I regret purchasing; but, hey, don't we all have at least one of those?
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.
Would not even give this a one star except that I have no choice in the selection for this reveiw format. This is easily the worste radio I have ever purchased. Did not even pick up major market stations, in a major metropolitan area, within less than 10 miles from the tower, outside, on a clear day, without loosing the station. Save yourself the trouble of purchasing and then returning this one and try a better radio.
When it came it was not packed properly and didn't work at all.Up inspection it all seemed ok but still didn't work.Not happy at all.
i have had this mose for about 6 months and have found it to be very inconsistent in connecting... it will be working fine for a few days then just quit. i can't get it to connect again... even when i put new batteries in it, it still has trouble connecting.it seems to run through batteries fairly quickly though this could be because i use my mouse often (i had to buy rechargable AA batteries and a charger). Batteries seem to last a little over a week which can become costly if you have to keep buying these AA batteries (you'll definitely want to spend some up front money on a charger).i hate to have to do this after spending so much money on this product, but i'm afraid i'm going to have to go out and purchase another blue tooth mouse. I just hope they all aren't this flakey.
...After some research I determined that instead of pulling wires through the walls and playing around with things like that I was going to go the easy way. I found out about wireless networking. I looked into it and discovered that Linksys had the fastest wireless capabilities.Though it was nothing special it could go up to 11 MB/s if the computers were within 100 feet of each other. Further away and the service dramatically declined. But it was easy, just install the software, hook up the components and I was ready. Or so I thought. This begins that drama play titled "Norwaynick vs. the wireless network."... I was very eager to get it home and set it up. I sat down in front of the computer and opened the packages.Inside I found instructions and the products. First I read the instructions to set up the access point. The access point was what was supposed to send out the signals to the little stations which would be at every computer. From the beginning my experience was poor. The instructions were very difficult to follow despite the fact I know quite a bit about computers.When I did get the access point installed and hooked up I went on to the little "stations" or wireless USB network adapters. I had to install all of these, which were also difficult to follow and then plug them in.Finally, a few hours later everything was done, or so I thought. I went to try it out on the computer that powered the access point first. Success! It worked and the speed was just as usual, although here the access point and station were just a foot apart but it made me very hopeful.On to the next station. I went to my next computer. No signal. The signal was not being received and when it was it was only 10%. It needed atleast 80% to work properly. The same thing followed on all the rest. I was so unhappy. All of the computers were easily within 100 feet of the access point and according to the box the signal could stretch to 1500 feet. So what was the problem.I went back to the one that did work and after a little inspection I uncovered an very disappointing fact. The wireless was not working there. Instead the cable wire was going from the cable modem, into the access point and then to the computer, by the USB wire that was supposed to configure the access point to that computer. If I unplugged the USB network adapter (or the little station) everything still worked fine because I was sending it to the computer via wire. ...Moral of the story. Don't go wireless with networking yet. Everything else might be wireless but this just isn't dependable. I would never recommend using this to anyone so save yourself the hours and money and either put in the ethernet wires or hire someone to do it.PS: Now I have the house wired with ethernet cables.
I happily "upgraded" to this printer when my local office/electronics store took my old printer as a small trade in for this one. What they don't tell you is that you will be buying new ink cartridges about twice as often as what you are used to, as they are about half the size of a normal ink jet cartridge, but you still pay nearly the same amount as you would for the larger ones. So it's bascially [...]: HP gets you to buy their printer as a relative low price because they know you'll spend hundreds of dollars very quickly on the ink. A secondary complaint is that it was terrible at printing onto paper of varying thickness, e.g. glossier photo paper. While HPs may be quality products in some ways, this is one customer who will never buy anything HP again after their used call salesman tactics with this printer.
I guess you either get stung with this one, or you don't. Worked fine for me for about four months, except for ink usage. The second time I changed the cartridges (Brother cartridges) the machine refused to acknowledge that there were cartridges installed (msg: No Cartridge. Open scanner cover, then reinstall ink cartridge). Nothing I did corrected the problem (unplugging it, reinstalling old cartridges). Now it's just a big paperweight on my desk. Good luck.
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.
If you like to do a Family Picture with you on it and trying to get on the right side of the picture view - most of the time it will not work (on D90). It won't work from side or behind aether. (Infrared signal have to be directed strictly to the Infra Red sensor area.)
Had high hopes for this unit-All was fine till playback. Extreme variation in volume between songs-clarity not as good as my Coby 2 gig, which has much less variation in volume and a much cleaner sound.
Rats, you can notice the delay of the typing. The most annoying: due to the delay or whatever, never could hit Ctrl+C at the same time.
I BOUGHT THIS PRINTER SET IT UP IT WAS VERY EASY RAN OUT OF RED INK (WITH NO BACKROUND IMAGES ON) AFTER 25 COPIES. PLUS IT TAKES BETWEEN 8+12MINUTES PER PAGE OFF MY WEB TV. IM VERY DISSAPOINTED THEN I FIND OUT A NEW INK CAT. IS [spendy]...[I PAID ALMOST THAT MUCH FOR THE PRINTER]
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.
I live in Germany and my family in the USA, so Amazon is a great place to go for presents for everyone. Less than one year ago, I bought this DVD Player for my sister for her birthday. She has had minor problems with it since the beginning and now the player will not turn on. When she contacted the customer service department, the representative informed her that her problem is quite common and it is typical to just replace the unit.In the warranty that comes with the player, it states if the player breaks, there is a one year warranty on parts and replacement, however only a 90 day warranty on labor. My sister was advised to send in the player along with a check for $40 for repairs, yet, as stated above, that it would likely just be replaced and there would be no refund of the labor charge.This was something that was quite difficult for me to understand, so I contacted the company directly. In the correspondence I received, I was told that Initial stands by their product "with a 3 month labor 1 year parts warranty." I was also informed "When purchasing our product, there is the warranty card and information that comes with all of our product. This will inform our customers the warranty information and then they can make their informed decision whether to purchase the item or not." Although Amazon states the 1 year parts and replacement, 90 days labor, the warranty card is not available to be read. Furthermore, warranty cards are not made available in stores either, so true details of the warranty are not clear until after the product is purchased.Now let me be completely clear, I understand the point of the labor charge. However, if Initial stands so firmly behind there product, how can the company justify having only 90 days to cover labor. It would seem to me, if a company truly believes their product to be of quality, they would offer a warranty that covers replacement, parts and labor for the full term of the warranty. The fact that Initial only covers labor for 90 days leads me to believe it is expected the product will break. I am very unhappy with this product and the service both my sister and I have received. Therefore, I would highly recommend not purchasing this product from Initial, but look to a different company which truly stands behind their product.
The TV did not work. The store that I purchased from online said I had to send it back to the manufacturer. I sent it to the manufacturer 3 weeks ago. They told me they would have to repair & not replace the unit. I still have not gotten it back. I constantly get the run-around from Sound Around, Brooklyn. I will never purchase online again!
I too bought this system a week ago thinking I was getting a dvd recorder that would record in dvd quality - I was wrong. First of all when I opened the box and began setting the unit up I noticed a rattle inside the unit itself. Yes thats correct there were loose pieces inside the unit. I thought - well I will plug it in and see if it works anyway. It worked - but the quality of the recordings at the Highest level on my PC dvd was not what I expected. Every recorded dvd that I tried &quot;SP and HQ mind you&quot; lacked color depth. It seemed as if was watching the dvd through a fog. Anyway unit is going back!!! And I will probably pay more for something with quality.
The terms of this warranty are INCORRECT.Quite clearly, it states that 'Failures caused by normal wear and tear' are covered under the warranty. I called support to get a replacement product due to a broken screen, and they told me explicitly that "accidental damage to units is NOT covered". So let's see... the warranty says that "Failures caused by normal wear and tear" are covered, and over the phone they told me that 'accidental damage to units is NOT covered'.This seems pretty ambiguous and contradictory to me.Also, there's no way to initiate the warranty service other than by calling the 800 number. The representatives were very courteous, but there isn't an online returns service.Overall, this warranty was A WASTE OF MONEY. There's no reason at all to buy it.
The wiring in this kit is not #8 it is #12 with thicker insulation. It is completely fraudulent unless #12 is good enough.
This is not a well thought out strap. You get two straps, one about 80" long, and the other about 30". You are supposed to double the long strap over your neck and attach it to the belt loop and upper straps. The sort strap is supposed to go around your chest, but at 30" it won't fit a lot of people.The doubled over strap over your neck is very uncomfortable, and you would be better off just using the shoulder strap that comes with the pack in the first place, and it likely at least has a cushioned area for your neck.
The blurbs on these wireless devices are sparse on the wireless range. I felt a little gipped when I discovered I could not use this combo beyond four feet of the receiver. Not what I had in mind when I wanted to use it sitting on my couch 10 feet away. It is strictly a "desktop" combo and no use for a home media center set-up
I got this as a Christmas gift. It worked wonderful. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED it! My sisters played with it, too, but they didn't bash it up. One day (today) I was charging it and adding some new songs. It said the songs were added, but they weren't!!! It said it was completely charged, but when I turned it on, I truned the volume up and down, I hit the play/pause button a few times, I even tried to flip through the songs, BUT IT JUST STOPPED WORKING!!!!!!!!!!! I am E-mailing Mattel today, this one is a cheap piece of junk. And the string that holds the clippr things FELL OUT!!! I am hoping a get a new, better, WORKING one.
I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE 4 MONTHS AGO AFTER A MONTH IT FRIED! SOO I EXCHANED IT FOR ANOTHER ONE AND AFTER A MONTH THAT ONE FRIED ________I WILL NEVER BUY A KLH SPEAKER FOR AS LONG AS I LIVE!!!!!!!!!!_________________
Dell computer is the worst computer company I ever had to deal with. Their customer service is horrible and will leave you willing to pay for a local computer technician even if your computer is still under warranty. My first laptop was an Inspiron 8600, and in the 5 years I have owned it, it has crashed 4 times for which I needed to pay a technician to restore it. I have since bought two other Dell computers. They both have had problems within a year of ownership, and when I attempted to contact customer service they were rude and offered no help with my problem.Dell has been a huge waste of my money and time and I will never buy another Dell item.
I must have extremely small ears as the ear pieces do not fit comfortably in my ears
Though this products work well it has a very short lifetime. My WRT54GL stopped working after 3 years and I just had a linksys wireless-G range expander stop working after 3 years as well. It looks like they design these things with a limited lifetime.
After 2 bad Linksys routers and many hours on the phone with their tech support and being told that I must have had 2 bad routers from the same batch, I bought the Belkin. I was able to connect to BellSouth in a matter of minutes and so is the 2nd desktop in my office. The 2nd computer is able to connect to my hard drive, but, I cannot connect to it. When I called Belkin, I was told this router is just to connect to the internet, not set up to share files and printers. The product description clearly states "share files and peripherals."
I've used Sony brand DVDs off and on over the years and usually have no trouble with them, using a Pioneer and a Panasonic burner. Be aware that Sony actually isn't a primary manufacturer, however; they just take disks made by other makers and brand them as their own. But now that they're making the disks in Malaysia as well as Taiwan and I'm hearing more and more about problems with the Malaysian made disks, I just don't have the same confidence in them that I used to. For example, the Sony gold Accucore disks that I have now are actually RITEKW01 media, and I've had serious problems with both Memorex and Ritek disks going bad after a few years. If you check out the cdfreaks forum and other places on the web where optical media and disks are discussed you'll see many people talking about the problems they've had with the Ritek and Memorex disks. The disks that I have that are now unreadable are 3-5 years old, but some people are saying that even after 1 or 2 years the disks are going bad. This makes them useless for me for even short to medium term storage.I would just get the Taiyo Yuden disks. Their name comes up again and again in these forums for quality and reliability. They are only made in Japan. Be sure you have true T-Y though as they are often faked. Real T-Y have a small ring near the hub in the dye area that is easily visible. It's said this is more expensive to manufacture and harder to fake. If you can find real Japanese made Verbatims those should still be good too. The problem with them is that Verbatim has licensed its technology to various offshore manufacturers and many people are saying their quality has slipped as a result. One point in their favor is that Verbatim uses a metal stabilized azo dye, said to be the best of all the dye types, even better than Taiyo Yuden's super-cyanine and Mitsui Advanced Media's phthalocyanine. Whichever way you decide to go, good luck with your optical media and archiving!
The program won't do motion menus, and it tells you when you start up that it wants to run with only a few colors instead of normal resolution so you know that it isn't very advanced. Then I have tried several different hardware configurations and I am using XP with several different codec settings and the dumb program keeps crashing, I'm not really into updating into the beta versions of software but I think you going to have to in order to get your moneys worth out of this program. I have gotten it to work with really common compression settings like Microsft DV AVI but nothing else though and really small movies, not large ones. I'd say it's more like $10 rather than $500.
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.
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.
I've ordered Mustang Projector Mounts in the past and I was overall satisfied. This mount though had a stripped hex screw that I could not get loose. This hex screw went to one of the extension brackets where it is supposed to be lined up with one of the holes in the projector. Because I couldn't get it loosened, I was unable to adjust the brackets to work. I believe this mount was previously used.
Quick review just to register my 1 star rating. After many, many hours of troubleshooting, I finally gave up on the router and have sent it back for replacement. The wireless connection drops frequently and won't reconnect even when the network shows up in the network list. I've tried with multiple computers so it's not the computer. I'm hoping the replacement is as great as the rest of these reviews but there are lemons out there.
This is a lousy camera case and the label, "Deluxe," a joke. I immediately returned the item after receiving it. Almost no protection is provided for the camera, there are no pockets in which to carry anything, etc., etc. Don't waste your time or money!
I purchased the momory stick for my Sony DCR-PC350. However, the memory stick has rarely recognized by my Sony handycam. When I use genuine sony memory stick, the camera recognizes it. Therefore there must be something wrong with Sandisk side. Don't buy this product. Go for genuine sony memory stick.
this is a great product. We have an old building with only one electrical outlet per wall. This outlet strip has a long electrical cord, the capability to be mounted on the wall, and plugs enough that you can plug in anywhere with no ugly cords stewn across the floor.
This wireless router required constant reboots to maintain its connection to the internet. Maybe a future firmware update will resolve the issue of using 128bit WEP security, but who can wait for functionality that should work out of the box.
I bought the product and went through trying to install BOTH shields included, ruining them both. I followed the directions properly and was very disgusted with the results. Little bubbles never came out.The company wants me to try it again, so I may get enough to make it worth my while on my iPod touch. So far, it has not been a walk in the park.
This product provided the single worst computer experience I have had in 30 years of computer use. Our needs seemed fairly simple. We wanted to upgrade an existing 802.11b network to 802.11g because some of our computers no longer worked with the 802.11b standard. We have a house, and a home office attached to the garage. We had two Netgear routers, one in each location. Their setup was maybe an hour. The Linksys routers would not talk to each other or assign IP addresses properly. My wife is a computer specialist. We both spend hours and hours over the Thanksgiving weekend trying to make it work. Tech support was horrid. I waited for something like 45 minutes to obtain a chat session that did not help. I searched through 400 unhelpful articles in their self-help web tool. Many of them had contradictory instructions. I tried phone support--one time a tech decided one of the routers was bad. Another time I waited on hold for about a half hour while they tried to re-direct me to the tools that had already failed. And while they told me how much my business means to them. We estimate we spent some 10-12 hours trying to do what should have taken an hour. Buy something else!!!If all you need is one router in one location, maybe this product is OK. If you have any more complex needs this product and the company stink.
I plugged it in, it installed and worked fine. first time I shut down my computer after having it plugged in it just hangs up, I had to do a hard shut-down. When I try to start the computer it doesn't work, have to unplug the mic to get the computer to start. So I get used to unplugging the mic when shutting off and plugging in when I want to use it. Eventually I plug it in and the whole computer screen goes crazy and the computer shuts off. I unplug it and try to start it back up but Windows won't load. I ended up having to reformat and reinstall everything. I plugged in the mic hoping it was just a bad install last time, instantly my computer dies and shuts off. This mic has horrible drivers, avoid it if possible!
You have to pry off the front face of the case everytime you want to add or remove CD/DVD drives with the screwless junk. They should have just left it for use with screws. Their screwless desgin is more of a hassle than just using screws. The position of the harddrive slots makes it difficult or impossible to use large video cards. I really liked the way it looked but it's just not worth the hassle.
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.
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 wish 'real' programs would run from this drive. My main issue is that it works in some XP computers and not in others. The cursor just 'flashes' at me forever when I plug the drive in. Great idea, not so great execution.
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.
This media fails on my LiteOn DVD/VCR Recorder LVC-9015G.Several attempts were made for four of the 15 disks in the pack, and all failed to initiaize.
Perhaps when this product first came out, it made some good impressions to those unfamiliar with digital cameras. But by now, this camera seems ancient and incompetent when compared to its competitors.Turning it on takes several long seconds, and if you want to take a picture right away, it may take even longer. From the time you press your finger down to the time that the camera actually goes off, I've frequently had to wait up until half a minute. Instant use is just not possible with this camera.The features to view stored images are very limited and poorly designed. On occasion I've accidentally deleted photos, because there is only one big button on the back that serves many functions, making it easy do something that you don't want to do.To put it simply, skip this one over and get something newer. This camera is frustrating to deal with, and not even worth the cheaper price.
I guest its the way the are made. I can not have them in my ears for every long for the hurt or will not stay in. I am glad I did not throw away my old ones.
Just purchased a set of these 151's from Amazon because I need to use a mic with my headphones for telephone calls and such. I find the audio quality to be inferior to my old headphones (Audio-Technical ATH-PRO5 MS) which are about the same price and have a clearer, crisper sound. The 151's sound muffled with too much base. I'm going to have to find something that sounds as good as my old headphones with a mic and return these.
I opened my first one, charged it and then tried to turn it on but it didn't work. After spending 10 minutes trying to get it to turn on I eventually gave up and shipped it back to Amazon. My second one worked for about a month and then began to lock up when I would charge it. Unfortunately, it's out of the 30 day return policy for Amazon and so I'm going to have to deal with iAudio to get this one fixed.
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 Sony Micro Vault 128 is not recognized by Windows. Even on a fully patched OS including the current BIOS. The Micro Vaultlocks up the machine when there is another USB device present.The worst part is that Sony's Customer Support line was incapable of solving the problem and requires that the end-userobtain a refund from the merchant. I spent in excess of 2 hours with Sony representatives with the end result being &quot;You must use the root hub ports on the back of the Systems Unit&quot;. For a USB device, this is impracticle. In addition, the Sony Help Line did not even know how to support the product. I was transferred 5 times or had to re-dial another support group.Sony products are not of the same quality they were a few years ago!
This will not work with all ATI cards (as I found out :( ) It seems like a good adapter, its just my 3000 series ATI card is not compatible. I get absolutely nothing on the screen.
Worked well for a couple of weeks, then died. Very disappointed.
I bought this camera thinking it was a great valu for the price, but when you record anything (interior and exterior) you are recording all the motor noise from the camera's mechanical system.I try to reduce the noise by editing, with pinnacle, and that work if nobody is speaking.The image quality is good, the camera look great and is tiny, you can carry it very easy.I don't recommend this camcorder, spend a few bucks more and get another brand
I purchased this unit with great expectations, the picture quality was great but every 30 or so seconds the sound would drop out for a half a second on any disc I was watching. I called Philips tech support... they are clueless. I finally found a DVD recorder forum that described the exact problem I was experiencing. Buried deep on the Philips website is a series of firmware upgrades that was supposed to fix the problem with sound dropping out, my unit would get halfway through the upgrade process and freeze up. frustrated I took it back to Best Buy and purchased a Samsung, that unit is rock solid.
I bought this printer for its low Total Cost of Ownership as the ink tanks are relatively cheap, however after about 9 months I started to get reduced print quality &#34;banding&#34; which are white lines or missed sections of ink from the nozzels on the Blue part of my prints which is due to blockage of the fine nozzles of the print head. No amount of cleaning could fix this which results in the requirement of a new print head. Investigations show that the cost of a replacement head is almost the same cost as the printer !!Until Canon reduce the price of replacement print heads to a sensible level i.e &#60; 20 DO NOT buy one of these printers as you will not be impressed by the maintenance costs incurred.
I ordered the product and paid for it, but it could not be shipped to me, and my money was refunded. No explanation why this happened.
Product was shipped to me broken, had to ship to HP within 24 hours of receiving product. Was mislead about it being new computer, when in fact it was a refurbished computer. Company returns e-mails in timely manner. Was compensated for being over charged.
We had to return this router. Not sure if it was defective or what but not matter what we tried it would not connect to the computer.
Had less than a year and it just died. Also, not happy with interface with Mac OS.Will never buy another product from Acomdata!!!!Shame there are no "0" stars.
I recently tried 3 times this Sherwood model. It too often shut off by itself. Maybe from a circuit breaker inside it, or from poorly manufactured press-buttons on it, or from an electrical problem where I live. I plugged the unit into different sockets, and the problem persisted.I have the same model that I bought years ago, functioning well in the bedroom. I also have that model at a house in Florida, without it shutting off.Amazon was surprisingly fast in replacing the receiver with the same receiver at my New York City apartment, within the return period, without hesitation. The problem continued. Again, maybe the problem is related to circuitry in the apartment. The Sherwood and an earlier, older Onkyo receiver continue to have similar problems, where some of the buttons suddenly fail.
I purchased this camera for my 6 yr old daughter. It isn't even good enough for a child's toy camera!She had asked for a camera with a flash and screen for viewing what she had taken photos of. This camera looked like it would fit the bill. It was small and "cool" looking, had a dock (great idea), Li-ion battery (great idea) and a skin (great idea.) Unfortunately it lacks the ability to take decent photos in varied environments (We are not always outside in the sun!) If they would put a better camera in the same package it would become very desirable.Save yourself the grief and buy something else. I'm getting a 5MP HP (for less money even!)
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.
its a weird situation with these speakers. the speakers sound great, but the bass is non stop. sounds like a getto cruiser on the highway. it is somewhat clean, just too much. you can turn it down all the way, but it is still too much.
This is adapter is horrible. Only one key works at a time. If you're walking forward in a game and move to the right or left the w key will stop working and you will stop in your tracks
Every cartridge that I tried (and I tried several) were all defective and I had to return. They were all marked August 13, 2013 for expiration. These were all HP #02 black. Beware of any from this production run!
We recently bought this online. The quality is no longer the same as the previous models of Case Logic koskin albums. The koskin is very thin, the stitching is poor, and they have substituted the 3 zipper sides of the album with nylon except they don't tell you online, not on Amazon.com, [...]. And what is up with the brown stitching on the black koskin?Unfortunately, we bought ours via a vendor who will not take returns. Overall, very very disappointing. We were big Case Logic fans, not anymore. You can get other brands for a lot less, with better quality. Shoppers - you have been warned!
I wish I read these reviews before I bought this. I have now wasted two days on this "easy" transfer. I am now in the 8th hour of my second attempt and the program has crashed again. Problem is that it doesn't tell you that the program has froze. It simply says, "Please wait until the transfer is completed" I did this yesterday and waited 24 hours before I realized that the progress bar wasn't moving because the program was not working.Tried calling Belkin. As usual, a clueless loon from a far away country had no clue about this product.I remember having a similar experience when I bought one of their routers last year.Save yourself if you still can and transfer your stuff the old fashion way--with an external drive.Doug
I'm having the same connectivity issues as the other two reviewers (Noah and Casey). We have two servers where I installed the cards, running Windows 2003 Standard Server with SP1 and all updates; the servers are connected to 3COM gigabit switch. The connection starts just fine, but it cuts off in about 2 to 4 min of medium file traffic, and the servers become inaccessible - not even responding to pings. The card needs to be reset to restore the connection - only to drop it again in the next 3 minutes. We tested the switch to ensure it's working, and we tested the cabling, as well, - everything seemed working fine. Finally, we gave up and installed more expensive Intel 82541PI Gigabit cards. No problems since then.
The griddle works fine but the label that shows the temperature came off almost immediately and one side cracked. Not well made at all.
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.
I'm not sure how the 7100 is supposed to work as a repeater but as an AP Client linked with the DI-784 it simply won't stay connected. I'm running the latest firmware on both devices,DWL-7100ap is running v2.00 and teh DI-784 is running v2.38. I've tried multiple configs for the encryption, different radio channels while the 2 devices are only sitting 2ft apart and it still won't keep a connection.Tech support isn't helpful either, long hold times and operators that don't actually listen to the problem.I can't reccomend this product, I think one star is still too many stars.
I've used Memorex DVDs before without a problem, but these ar defective. So far about 2 out 5 cause errors and there is the same cone shaped line that appears on all of the half written DVD. Factory defective? or vendor swindled?
I've had the drive for a few months now, and it worked fine during most of this time. But a couple weeks ago, the drive stopped working with CD-R's. It simply won't recognize the disc, and causes the entire computer to stall at times. It can still read regular CD's. Now I own a broken Sony mini-stero system (a gift), a broken Sony car CD changer (also a gift), and this broken Sony CD-R drive. I won't be fooled again into buying any more Sony junk.
I am using the Powermids to control a DVR in the basement from the first floor in order to send its output to two televisions simultaneously. The RF signal travels through the floor to the basement just fine, and I was able to position the receiver (re-transmitter) within a few feet of the DVR. Unfortunately, the transmitter which receives the original signal from the remote does not perform well at all. Once I am more than seven feet away from the Powermid, the light inside flashes indicating that an IR signal is being detected, but the signal does not control anything. The remote I am using is the standard DVR remote provided by the cable company with brand new name-brand batteries. Even with weak batteries, this remote was able to control the DVR directly from all the way across the room. In general, these Powermids seem to have the best ratings among IR repeaters, so maybe I was expecting too much. The package states a 20-foot range but I max out at seven feet. They still suit my needs, but are not as convenient as I thought they would be - too much reaching is required to get the signal to receive correctly.
Ok earphones for the price, but not durable. One of the earphone stopped working after 3 months, the other after 6 months. Service life = 3 months. This is not a good value in the end.
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;
Bought one for $49.99. Seemed like a good deal, but this POSfrequently cannot recognize DVDs and music CDs -- takes a longtime loading and then concludes, &quot;No Disc&quot;. Sent mine back.I'd look elsewhere...
well let's start with the good, --they are kinda comfortable.the bad ,- WAY OVER PRICED!-sound like DUMP!-so muddy your going to need a jeep to pull your ears out ,-soo much hard bad bass that it gave me a head ache with in 2 minutes , you can't hear the mids and highs over all the crappy muddy bass.-and a rip off at $50 - $60 .-Worst of all they aren't even loud and at $50-$60 with a AA battery and over the ear style i expected better .i had my panasonic cd player cranked all the way up and i have sensitive hearing and if i was in a loud area i would praying for a lightning bolt to strike me dead.but its ok because i'm not retarded and didn't buy these, my friend has these likes them and bought them for $45 on ebay and at a year old he has to wiggle the cord for it to come in clearly .what a pos .DON'T BUY SKULLCANDY EVER!buy sehneiser ,jvc, panasonic even GOgroove or even Phillipsbut stay away from skull candy they only are made to look cool , but sound like shit and fall apartdont believe the good reviews because they are comparing them to ipod headphones and don;t know shite
DO NOT BUY THIS! I have replaced 2 power supply cables and need a third. This drive has been used very little mostly due to the power supply problems. Initially, I thought the drive was great and bought a LaCie Rugged HD to carry to and from the office. That drive has now failed as well in under 2 years with an average amount of use. I will NEVER buy a LaCie product again and will tell everyone I know to avoid their poorly made products like the plague.
This is one the worst earphone I ever had...As picture shown above, I only had about a month and the wires tear up....
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.
Well not much more needs the be Sao other than I never got the item when I bought it so can't rate it
I purchased this product in December 2005 and began having problems shortly thereafter. It began when the product started powering off after a few seconds of play and now it won't power on at all. All the "fixes" that Creative suggested did not work and they want me to pay them more money to diagnose the problem. There is a major flaw in this product which probably explains why it is now listed on Amazon for about 50% less than I paid for it just a few short months ago. I refuse to give up any more of my cash on such an inferior product. Amazon please stop selling this product to unsuspecting consumers and offer to refund the purchase price to those of us who have already been ripped off!
I bought these for use in a camera. After a short time I went back to using alkaline batteries due to the short battery life.Pro's: Batteries are rechargeble, multiple times...Con's: Batteries don't hold a charge for very long...They don't last. They let me down at the wrong time for me.
I began to have a serious problem (no audio) with my KREISEN DVR-530C a fewmonths after purchase. I e-mailed warranty service at Encross and shipped itto them at MY EXPENSE ($20) on November 12, 2005.On November 17, 2005 Encross wrote: "We received your DVR yesterday, and wewill probably be testing it out this afternoon or tomorrow. We'll get it backto 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 itdefinitely had a problem. We will be sending you a replacement in the nextcouple days."On December 11, 2005 I wrote: "I have no new information from you sinceNovember 29. When could I expect to receive my DVR back?"On December 12, 2005 Encross wrote: "Our repair center has it, and is workingon it (along with many others). We hope to get it back this week, and will sendit to you as soon as we can."On December 18, 2005 I wrote: "You received my DVR for repair/replacementmore than a month ago and it seems that I have no chance to get it backbefore Christmas. I will write customer reviews about the Encross/Kreisenbottom quality and the worst warranty service."On December 20, 2005 Encross wrote: "We've had some problems getting partsfrom Korea. We are hoping to get your player back this week...January 5, 2006 - I still did not get my DVR back...THINK WELL before buying any Encross/Kreisen products........
The cable looks very attractive due to its appearance. But the connections are too tight for all my devices (TV, multiple DVD players). When I connect to my TV, I have to force to push the connections in and my TV LCD pixels are damaged on the corner. I contact Amazon.com and return the product within the hour. I hope that the manufacturer realize this issue and correct its products.
This is the first review I have ever written on Amazon.com. That should tell you something. Normally I am not the type of person to complain about certain products but when one is as bad as this I have to speak up.First off I will say for about the first 8-9 months the remote worked just fine but after that, frequently pushed buttons stopped functioning. I got around that by changing those functions to a different button... then those stopped functioning.I have had another Learning Universal Remote that has lasted me 10 years so I know I am not asking much when I would like a remote to last me more than a year. I bought this remote after reading reviews on here about it, I hope someone will see this review and think twice before spending 50 bucks on something that won't last more than a few months.
This MP3 player has pretty poor software. For the life of me, I couldn't get it to play tracks in the order that they appear on the album. With my MP3 collection, you could sort by file name, ID3 tag, or even date created and you'd end up with the proper order. But this unit played them alphabetically!Text contrast on the screen is awful.
This is a waste of time and money. Does not deter glare, difficult to apply and I never did get all the air bubbles out. Don't waste your money.
I received first set in Feb 07- quite working in 3 days-Electronica Direct replaced -second set worked one week- only 15 day warranty by Electronica- Sennheiser sent e-mail(yesterday 25 May) that they received e-mail request, just heard back they need me to resend request- units MADE IN CHINA.received new unit in jun, didnot use until March 08- do not work at all 2 e-mails to Sennheiser have not been answered!
i just want a way to listen to my ipod in my car without having to change out my deck. well i have purchased several of these type products, and am always disappointed. i grow irritated with them as i HATE static, and in San Diego, it is nearly impossible to find a channel that is unoccupied. probably no fault of this device, but i now give up on FM transmitters.
I usually roll my eyes at "you get what you pay for", cause sometimes cheap stuff is just fine. Not this, so far, half the discs I've tried to burn have had errors and had to be thrown away.
I have had this system for 2 years, and for that time it was, simply put - AMAZING. It was the best sound I had heard from any 5.1 system for computers. My friends were amazed by them. Then the sub stopped working due to 1/2 of the amp failing. Its a very common occurrence with the BASH amplifier included in this system.I give it 2 stars because while it is working, it is the best. But far too many people experience failures from them for me to be able to recommend it to a friend.
Absolutely the worst earbuds I've ever used. The sound is tinny and lacks any sense of fullness. The only positive thing about these is that I got a preview of what it'll be like to hear when I'm 95 years old.Don't waste your money on these. Get a pair of Sennheiser MX 400's instead (that's what I did, and then I discovered how good earbuds can sound).
The product I received did not have the correct labeling nor was it shipped in Monster Cable packaging. It is very discouraging to have to check everything we buy for authenticity.
Lasted only a few months. Great little player except the tape player broke at 6 months old and the CD player stopped working this Christmas at one year old. This player has sat on a dresser, played nightly and gently used. Very disappointed, especially with the good reviews read before it was purchased.
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 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.
This has been the only printer I've ever owned that I've had problems with. It won't seem to accept documents from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).However, besides my own problems with it's functionality, it is horrible with ink. I can't say this enough. Not only does it have multiple (and non-refillable) cartridges, it somehow uses color ink even if you're printing a black document in the 'greyscale' setting. Finally once it's detected an empty cartridge, it won't let you do anything else until it's been replaced.Again, this thing sucks down ink, and wastes color ink even if you're printing in black. Even if they gave these printers away they'd make a killing off the ink.The engineers should be ashamed of themselves.
If I could rate this in the negative numbers, I would give it a NEGATIVE 10. It's that horrible. First the MODEM GETS VERY HOT in a short period of time. Autoconfiguration does NOT work. Even if you get it to work, it could lose its configuration and maybe manually you have to do it. Good luck-you have to deal with Encapsulation, VCI, IP addresss, DNS, DHCP and everything else that you can't understand. TECHNICAL SUPPORT--yeah right. You GOT to be kidding! First of all, it's NOT toll free. You have to pay for the long distance charges. I called up the guy and after an hour (and running my long distance phone card out which cost me $9.95), he said he couldn't figure it out and I said you have to call me back because my phone card is about to expire. He kept on talking-I said, LISTEN!!!! MY Phone card is about to expire-call me back! He said he would. A day and half later he calls back. A DAY AND A HALF--well, I said sorry nobody called me back-I assumed nobody would so I took it back.And I did. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT. And even if it works for you--it gets pretty HOT.
This is unusable in our home because of too much static and other interference. It really threw us for a loop when we finally heard baby sounds coming thru the static ... while our child was feeding! We let our neighbors know right away to avoid any embarrassment.UPDATE: We upgraded to the Sony "Baby Call Nursery Monitor - 27 Channel" and it works beautifully... no static at all.
I bought this player 2 years ago. It was working fine until suddenly one day the screen displayed UPGRADE FILE REQUIRED....the disc starts spinning really fast and then everytime it would display the same thing. Creative support also sucks too...
This is an original Kodak battery and who knows how old. It would not take a charge and I returned it for credit.
I purchased these some time ago to take to Yellowstone NP and they did a good job. I used them on occasion to view stars while at home or check out red birds in the trees. They have been stored on my shelf for about a year and was packing to go to Alaska and took them outside to test. I found that focus on the right side could not be achieved. Also, the views were off on each side not lining up. I guess if I dont mind just looking through one side im ok, i take very good care of my things, i own a Meade LX10 Telescope for years and it works flawlessly, the one thing i would have thought would never be an issue would be the binoculars, never dropped, just stored on my shelf in the case....what a shame.
I bought this MP3 player last spring hoping I would be able to put all my songs on it and carry it with me everywhere. It's bulk kept me from taking it anywhere, and after about 6 months of having trouble with turning it on and it's short battery life, it broke and I can't get it to turn on, even when it is plugged in.
I bought these batteries from another source not on Amazon in the fall of 2010 and was excited at the 2700 mAh ratings. Now a year later the 4 pack I bought are worthless... won't charge or hold a charge for more than a few photos.I had bought other re-chargeable batteries from "well known" brands during the same time frame and all still function very well.Will not be buying CTA products again...
It took 4 phone calls to get this produce up and running. There are no instructions for mac setup online and the disc that comes with the router doesn't work on an imac. I would not recommend this product to anyone with a mac.
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 purchased this LCDTV for my mother. Warren's World shipped a defective product to her. We return the TV to the seller at our cost when defect was dicovered. It has been almost a year later and I have not been refunded. I contacted Amazon at least 3 times concerning this issue with no success. They have not followed up and seem to be protecting this deadbeat partner of theirs. Between my wife and I we spend on average $8000 to $10000 per year at Amazon. I think we are done buying from Amazon.
Ours also has great picture and sound, but ours also stopped playing any DVD's whatsoever within a few months of purchase. Unplugging it as the support dudes suggested seemed to make the problem worse. It would be fine if we were just using it as a TV, but we bought it specifically to watch DVD's on, which isn't so great for us.
The battery worked for a week and then died. It was a pain contacting the vendor direct, since it was not a Amazon product. On top of all the inconvenience, I had to pay the postage to return the product to the vendor. After two weeks, numerious emails and a postage charge, I have finally received a replacement. We'll see how long this one lasts.
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.
I thought i had a winner. until it came that is. there was a GAP in the thing you put in the comp! seems it was for PCIXpress and NOT pci. dual too, not my crummy compwannabe (emachine, 2,60ghz, 80GBHD, 512MBmemory, DVD+/-RW!)... so i did everything as was told. software, card, sawp wires, start, and voila. or maybe that should be: v....o..i..l...a...! .seems that twice the power means half the speed on regular comps. oh well, at least i got it back to the AMAZON. no hard feelings, i hope.dca aka moose123
Do not buy. This camera has very little real value.It privides USELESS EDITING support.The bundled software ( Pixela Image Mixer) SUCKS big time. There is no way to get your movies off the camera except using this software. If you happen to lose or scratch the software cd, you have to BUY IT AGAIN @ $40.I'm wasting a little bit of my life by writing this review because i happen to be one frustrated owner of this product - Sony DCR DVD-201.Here are two conversations I had with Sony customer support after I lost my software CD:[...]
Item is not as displayed in picture when purchased. The item displayed is the WIFI item, where both cable ends are the same. This item does not work with my Linksys B router and cable ends are different.
It didn't even come with a remote so no way to choose menu on dvd for scene selection, etc....brand new dvd skipped while playing it on this crappy magnavox.
Bought this bag 8 months ago to hold my dslr, lenses, flash, etc. The size and layout worked quite well for me, and for the first 6 months I had no issues with the construction of it. However, over the last two months the plastic to metal couplers on the straps that hold the lid shut have failed. The plastic half of these fasteners have worn to the point that the couplers will not stay coupled. You can still carry it by the shoulder strap, just don't forget and grab the top handle because the top will open and dump your equipment. Called Canon and they told me that there is no warranty on their bags, so I will be replacing this one.
Have owned this printer for 1 year. Have had to return it to HP once for replacement. I can almost NEVER print an entire document without having to hand load the paper. After only days of owning this printer it began advancing as many pages as it wants. Now has begun giving a "carriage jam" error and this is uncorrectable for me. The only way I have found to fix it is to power the thing off, pray and then try to power it back on.I had a HP Laserjet 4L that I used without any problems for almost 6 years so I was pretty confident with this purchase. As soon as I select another printer this one is going right in the trash where it belongs!
I've purchased two. When I left the first one in a hotel room two years after purchasing, I went out and purchased a second identical one to replace it. Unfortunately, where the first was solid and dependable, the second fell flat on its face.
This router is terrible if you plan on setting up a home office and VPN into work. It will not, does not and never did work with VPN. Go elsewhere. The only fix is to install third party firmware which requires you to flash the router, thus making your warranty null and void. Go with Netgear or Dlink instead. I hate this router and I am sorry I wasted money on it!
Well! I do not own this system but I do own a TomTom GPS system. Just this Saturday me and my friend took our kids to the Zoo. We both don't know the directions so I offer to bring my TomTom w/ me but since she's the one doing the driving and said she have a GSP system in the car so I thought we'd be fine. On the way to the Zoo she took it out from under her seat. Well! At first looking at it, I thought to myself it is big, so it must be better than my TomTom-w/3.5in screen.For one she doesn't know how to use it. I was thinking since we are going to the Zoo, I'd just tap on POI(point of interest) and it'd have the direction available (my tomtom does), but Franklin Park Zoo wasn't in the system, not only that, the name of the POI aren't in alphabetical order so I'd to read the whole list of the POI before finally typing in the address. On the way to the Zoo was fine, but it got me mad on the way home. During our way back, the Plenio gives direction as it should, [Turn Right ahead], so we did but then after 5 seconds it told us to turn back then it stop function for about a minute. So we turned and pull over to wait for it to get the singal back. Then it told us to turn back again (onto the same road again). Since the area we're at are not so safe so we got fairly upset that we're lost for the whole ride home. My friend got so mad that her husband had paid so much for this piece of junk.I think it really should only be use as a MP3 player and play game or to watch video w/ then as a GPS.I should've been the one driving w/ my tomtom. I do like my tomtom because it's easier to use, and never gave me any false direction. Guess size does not matter but the brand does.
At first i was very happy with my new camcorder.I Took it everywhere and it was very easy to use. I even learned how to use the special effects. But soon i discovered that there was something wrong with it. There was a kind of a spot on the screen and on the picture.Maybe it was a defect which happens sometimes in one out of many new products.Maybe it was just my bad luck to recieve a defected camcorder. i had to return it.
I had used TDK DVD-R blanks many times before so I ordered this without hesitation. To my complete shock, these DVD-R discs, made by Ritek of Taiwan for TDK, were completely unusable in various DVD burners: Matsushita, NEC, Toshiba, Sony, etc. I tried over a dozen blanks in these burners, using different DVD burning programs on different computers (and a set-top burner), and not a single disc was usable.Avoid this TDK 100-pack like a plague.I bought a 60-pack Playo DVD-R spindle at Staples and every one of the 10 or so discs I've burned had absolutely no problems.
This is an older model of the product. Many improvements have been made to the newest model WVC210. If money is an issue go with the WVC200 the improvements are not that significant. Both models have an email notification which is NON functional. When Cicso support was contacted, their help was non existant on the problem. Their solution was, "it is your ISP problem," with NO troubleshooting effort on their part whatsoever. This is uncommon for Cicso, MOST of their support is acceptable. Must be all these cost cutting efforts that we end users get to suffer with. These cameras are classified as Small Business equipment as opposed to Consumer end users. If you purchase one of these cameras, make sure you are buying the model you want.
Product would have been fine if i needed a gender changer, but I ordered a null modem adapter and the tape around the connectors said it was but the pins were all straight connections. I bought this so I wouldn't have to dig out an old 20' null modem cable but had to resort to that all the same since this didn't give me the cross talk like i needed.
This was functional but no improvement over the stock charger it was replacing (that quit after just a year and a half!). It was very overpriced, it should have been about 15 dollars at the most.
wrong advertised info, the picture is what the product is, "gloves". It is not an external drive, it is a pair of gardening gloves.
This card drops connection every eight hours when using WEP. The connection also disappears sometimes even though the status shows OK. The connection can be re-established by opening the Windows wireless connection manager and re-typing the WEP password. Sometimes that doesn't work and the computer needs to be rebooted.Also, although the box says it supports WPA, it does not come w/ the DLink utility. Rather you have to use the Windows XP configuration tool. The speed varies randomly (1mbps~36mbps) and the connection gets dropped (more) often. This can only be fixed by rebooting. Downloading the ASUS driver did not help.Speaking of the DLink utility, it doesn't connect automatically when turning on the computer. You have to open the window and double-click the connection. I didn't find an option for automatic connections.I think all those connection problems are probably caused by the driver trying to do an encryption key rotation. It's just a case of poor programming... Rather then trying to deal w/ the software problem, save yourself the trouble, spend a little more money and buy something else.
After spending several hours of trying to get this program to try & get past a point where nothing happens, I decided to just transfer my files to a flash drive & install them onto my VISTA laptop, it was much easier, the Belkin Easy Transfer was a waste of time & money.
Sealed Lead Acid UPS Battery For APC RBC6 by APC is the title of your product but the picture is of a OFF brand battery. I just accidentally bought an OFF brand battery that was too big for my UPS and it became stuck half way. After 20 minutes of very hard work, jerking it left and right and pulling with all my might, I was able to free it from my UPS. Please be either fix the picture or label your product properly.
i don't like how easy it get scratch, and if u get the black one even worst, i went shopping for cases but they get scratch inside the cases too, just by been in the case, i return the case, then i when for those clear stickers and i recomend to put those on on a really clean table and very dry and clean hands may be use glove cause a little touch and there goes your finger print in the sticker, and with a black ipod you can't miss it. and if u don't take your time u will have a lot of air bubbles showing in your ipod, so after a week looks like something that i have for a year, it sucks.
Obviously, it's cheap. But I've had mine over a year now.... no it hasn't failed, but it does scare me. besides the plastic cracking, the fan is making me nervous. About half the time now when I turn it on the fan make this really loud buzzing noise, which changes frequency over time, slowing down. I have a bad feeling that the fan is not held in alignment well, and that the loud noise is the fan blades scraping against their surroundings (because it vibrates quite a bit). This vibration can only mean bad things for the drive inside, and I'm not looking forward to the day when my cheapo choice of enclosure causes my HD to crash and lose all my photos, music, backups, etc.Currently shopping for a replacement, and I would not recommend this.
What else can be said about this clinker of a drive? What I can say is that I've used computers with hard drives since the early 1980s, and have never had a drive that played the kinds of tricks this drive has played on me.Tonight (as it has done so often) the drive refused to "wake up" from its frozen state (sleeping?) when I tried to copy a file onto it from my main drive. Of course the Finder becomes unhappy when it tries to copy to a drive that refuses to wake up...resulting in the spinning beach ball of death...which refuses to go away...nothing will unfeeze matters until a hard shutdown mercifully ends the lockup.Of course when that happens, there's always a worry of file corruption on every other disk attached to the system. Bleccccccchhhhhhhhh.That's it! No more! This drive is uplugged from my system and will never be used again. Maybe I'll tie it to the back bumper of my truck and drag it down the road behind me just for fun.Do not buy this drive. Probably a good idea to not buy *any* drive made by Western Digital. Junk.
Plugged it into a less than one year old normally working automotive battery. After leaving it plugged in for 20 hours and over night temperatures of 7F the vehicle would crank but would not start. Hooked up a battery charger I know works, it reported that the battery was at 50%. After leaving the other brand battery charger hooked up for ten minutes the engine cranked and started.This is a common theme throughout the reviews for this product. Schumacher quality control must be extremely poor. The instructions alluded to the distinct possibility that this unit might be DOA. I will never buy a product from this company again. It seems like sending junk out the door is A-OK with them.Pay for shipping to return this hunk of junk? And what about my time, installing, removing it and shipping it back?!Do not buy. Stay very far away unless you like playing the lottery to see if this product will work. I am glad I found out it didn't work before I went overseas for two months and came back home to a dead battery and a charger that was worthless.
I have tried many GPS units, here are my thoughts looking at this one.This Uniden does not appear to have a reset button. If it ever locks up, which reading many GPS unit reviews seems some what common, how would you reset this unit? I believe this case is made by Samsung, I don't think Samsung includes reset ability. For the price, I would consider the Garmin units a more likely candidate for long term use.
The product is fine, Amazon's misleading description isn't. This product will not work with a VESA 200 x 200 flat panel even though the product description says: "VESA 75, 100 and 200 compliant mounting brackets included." To use this mount with a VESA 200x200 panel another adapter must be purchased for ~$30 delivered. Shame on Amazon.
Found that the 1210 ink milage to be surprisingly good for the starter ink cartridges. Printed about 40 pictures and lots of letters and its and still going strong. As others wrote, it does jam up more than other HP's and it is sure noisier than the one I saw in the store. Could hardly hear that one. Funny how that works..!! You can only print in black only if you take out the color ink tank but you keep getting an annoying message that you are printing in &quot;reserve&quot; mode. Not really a problem.The real problem I had was I could not print any CD labels or any other kind of label with this thing. Wasted a whole lot of paper and labels trying to get it to &quot;line up&quot; my projects. Don't try to print any Avery business cards from their web site.Also, if you have less that a killer PC, this thing will be likethe tail wagging the dog. It eats up so much system resources that you will wait and wait for your computer to set up after start up. The 1210 will eat up about 500 megabytes of space. Not a problem if you have a new PC, but if you have an old piece of junk, like mine, 500 megabytes is a lot of real estate.It does print pictures quickly and had no complaints about the pictures printed and the copier function is really convenient. You can leave the PC off and make copies in B&amp;W and/or color.Have not had chance to scan anything yet. The 1210 seemed like a good idea on the shelf at the store, but in the execution of projects, it is lacking ease of use. I am already thinking of bring back my old Canon. Live and learn...
Guess what bug Apple didn't catch before releasing the Ipod Classic? The bug that makes the Ipod turn back on a half second after you turn it off. You can't fix this with a reset or restore or letting the battery drain all the way or any of the other common techniques for dealing with Ipod freeze-ups and other common problems. The Ipod jsut keeps running until the battery is dead. You can keep it on a charger but you can't turn it off. So, the many folks that have experienced this problem are waiting for Apple to admit the problem and come up with a fix. Just google "ipod classic won't turn off". It's just incredible, ain't it?Of two, one broke within the first month- it kept turning itself on. Last year I bought a couple and one wouldn't turn on after about a month. So a 500 batting average seems pretty consistent, although nothing to brag about. According to posted stats, through 1985, Ipods had a 20% failure rate within the first year.Anyhow, after dutifully going on line to make an appointment for service -- because trying to to do it in the store jsut ends in frustration -- all full today, come back and try again tomorrow --I finally saw a helper after about 40 minutes. Apple calls them "geniuses"; some are knowledgable and some are thick as bricks. It took about 30 seconds to determine that the ipod was broken -- Hey, you turn it off it turns back on within a second. They told me they had none in stock but would have them in a couple days; they'd call me and I could, if I wanted, check the status on-line.Well, I walked up front and asked a saleperson if they had any 80GB classics in stock. "Loads.! You want to buy one?" The new ones are used when you bring back an ipod for replacment, even if the ipod is brand new. And I can't check status on-line because all it says for my case ID is "status not available"and that's avfter 3 days. And if I call the store, they tell me the any day now, just wait for a call or check on line. A Year ago I waited for them to call and after more than a week -- no messages left, no missed calls, I finally called them and they said oh sure your replacement has been here for days, why didn't you come pick it up.Walking past the one-on-one Apple "Training table" I saw a sign that said, "No pain, no gain." I thought, "No pain, no service."
I purchased this unit 7-7-05 and it lasted almost one month. During the time it was working it did very well. Sound quality was very good, it is easy to operate, size is very convenient, I was quite happy with the MC235. Unfortunately I now have a monophonic unit. Apparantly the right stereo channel is not working. This unit was only used for a few hours daily. Consequently I must now send the unit off for repair. I am very disappointed with this situation. It is very unlikely that I would consider any Philips product in the future.
I want to say up front that I did not buy this from Amazon, I got it for free through another source. Even for free it's not worth the 3 cents worth of parts to put it together. Even the Chinese should be embarrassed over this piece of work! Absolutely awful product, stay clear.
I have had this cartridge for 1 month and have printed about 200 pages. It has started to have blank areas on printing, correctable (at least for now) by shaking the cartridge. In my past experience with true HP cartridges, this indicates that I've only got a relatively short time left. It's almost as if the cartridge was not properly filled. Once it dies, I'm going back to HP. It was worth a try.
I've been burning DVD's for over 2 years now and never had a problem. I generally buy the cheapest DVDs I can find, which led me to the TDK product. I tried burning four separate TDK discs with no luck. I inserted a Verbatim and it burned the exact file without a problem. I've now sent the whole lot back to Amazon.
This player has many good features. They have been given by others so I won't repeat them. But it has some problems.First, it won't load folders on mp3 CDs with names longer than 32 characters. It hangs on them with a "Loading" message and I have to eject the disc. My old cheap as you can buy player has no problems with these same discs, and the same folders play fine on two different brands of portable players.I tried to get help from Samsung - the second problem. They strung me along for more than a month with lame excuses until it was too late to return the player. I even asked them to tell me if they didn't intend to help so I could quit wasting time. They responded with apologies, more excuses, and promises that a product specialist would contact me. One finally emailed me with simple suggestions after I threatened to write bad reviews when a month passed, but I had to find the folder naming problem myself.Then I found another problem. The player would sometimes hang if I skipped from file-to-file and folder-to-folder. This problem isn't repeatable, so I emailed again to ask if the player had problems with variable bitrate mp3s or if I might have a bad unit. When there was no response after two weeks (more than six weeks after the initial request), I called Customer Service. They assured me that the player had no known problems with variable bitrate mp3s - the email tech had said they recommend constant bitrate files in the first response. That pretty much means to me that the unit is defective, but I was told they could only help me if I sent it in for service. Well I'm going to get rid of the player as a matter of principle rather than do that. I think they should send a new unit and issue a pickup order for the old one rather than subject me to more trouble and expense. If I did return it for service, they would probably only do limited testing, declare that the unit was fine and send it back anyway. I have wasted a lot of time and CDR discs already so I'll buy another brand.So you can't expect product support from them for any problem they can't pretend to solve by just quoting some part of the manual. But you can expect them to try to keep you pacified until your product return window has passed. I have to wonder if the same attitude would apply to a warranty claims and service.
I can't provide a review to this product I purhcased because I have not received this item to date (1/3/11). My review is I got charge but no product.
The MP830 turned out to be an expensive piece of junk. As I am not a heavy printer user, and although I have been warned by a colleague to use the inkjet from time to time so that the cartridges wouldn't dry up (which I did, but apparently not frequently enough), the printer stopped working, the unit produced an error (5200) each and every time I turned it on, and refused to do absolutely anything (faxing or scanning included) unless I fixed it (which is hard to do, the error wouldn't just go away after replacing the ink cartridges, and I am still jumping through hoops trying to do a deep cleaning of the print head). To say the least, it is very frustrating not to be able to send a fax or scan a document when only the operation of the printer is affected by the cartridges. Canon just lost a customer, this is simply bad engineering.
I actually bought the camera with a 2GB kit from Butterfly Photo. I don't have anything to say about the camera but a lot about the seller . First, the shipping came with two items missing, the memory card reader, and the cleaning kit. We call them to inform them about that, they tried to persuade us telling us that it was Amazon fault, but since we didn't give up, they finally shipped the missing items. Soon to realize that the memory card reader they sent us does not fit at all with the memory card of the camera!!!! I am still trying to talk to someone that can take any responsibility on that. Moreover, the memory card is defective, giving error messages here and there. When we started looking for some info about it, we found out that the memory card was actually fake!!!!! In Amazon there is a guide that explains you how to tell real memory cards from fake ones. I would suggest that you read that first before trusting any buyer. The real ones are supposed to come with the memory card adapter (this one didn't) and the package is totally different (We went to Best Buy to confirm these). Moreover, the tripod they sell in the package is very low quality. I am now wondering if the camera actually does not have some defects also...I would suggest to get this camera from another seller
Got this on Black Friday 2007 after having used Tom Tom and would have to advise against buying this. You need to download the Firmware update to get many of the earlier bugs fixed but make sure you do not attach to your PC before starting the update or you may have USB Hardware issues. Firmware update does allow you to see expected arrival time (by tapping on distance to go).My biggest hate though is the routing. I wanted to go from Alpharetta, GA to Panama City, FL. I've done this journey numerous times and it should take 5 1/4 hrs and about 320 miles. When I ask the unit to calculate the Fastest Route it takes me on a 500+ mile trip on I75/I10 and it says it will take 8+ hours. When I ask for the Shortest Distance, it more or less takes me the way I want to go (says the 320 mile I expected) but says it will take around 6 hours.....so how comes it won't pick this for the Fastest route. (For comparison Mapquest calculates my preferred route at 319.75 miles and 5 3/4 hrs). I found a similar issue with some local routes also....very odd and very annoying.I saw other comments about maps out of date. Mine just says version 27 (with no date) and the Magellan website says they expect to issue updates every 12 - 18 months although does not state what, if anything, they will cost (the firmware update is free btw)Its not a bad unit but I just know the Tom Tom is better and about the same price
I purchase this GPS to get me through cofusing streets in ST. LOUIS. but what I got was just a big headache. right out of the box this baby started giving me a hard time. the blue tooth for connecting to phone was not working and I was not able to activate it. I called the Amazon third party where I purchased it and they did not returned my phone call. I was forced to call manufacturer Nuvi . the lady from this company told me there is a bug in the system . so I had to download a software off their site in order this piece of junk to start working. the blue tooth is working now, but once a while for no reason it freezes and while I am driving to my destination I have to turn it off , turn it back on and start all over again. I called the Amazon and told them that this unit is defective and I want to return it to the seller but they are not responding , Amazon said you should have read the return policy on this item , they do not accept any returns on Gps units. but I was under assumption that the Ato Z that Amazon claims protect us, buyers would not let people like this seller to get away with selling defective products on Amazon site. Maybe I have had jut a bad apple in a apple basket. but I am not happy with this unit.
Mpeg3 may have been great but new MPEG4 and Portend are the future. Instead of 5.1 ratio new receivers are going with 6.1 and 7.1 to handle DTS and THX.It may be a good close out item but will not stand up to the march of newer better technology.Handset remotes need to be IR,illuminated and capable programmable code because most user have cross branded home theatre systems.Give us what we need and we will buy it.There was information released today on a new type of algorithymThat is 4 times the capacity and better contrast with higher quality sound and permiits CD copying for Pay on demand DVD movies and 7.1 aspect ration sound(3 front, 3 rear and 1 center speaker that puts you in the orchestra and scene. All you need is a script.Who knows someday we may be able to have a Web cam and audio input(Kareoke style) thata puts us in the movie.
The power source does not work, and I have been having a heck of a time finding a replacement. Also, my reception is worse with this antenna when it does work.
Don't bother trying to get any support, return or exchange it from SanDisk. They go out of their way to make it as hard as possible to do so.
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.
Unlike most Linksys products that I'm fond of, the printserver was difficult to set up. Once configured, it worked as advertised, but as a person significantly more experienced with Wi-Fi than the average consumer, I was disappointed by how much networking knowledge was required.Also, it's important to know that each computer from which you intend to print, must have a new Linksys software driver installed. Once installed, you must run a configuration routine to handshake with the printserver (on each computer). I happen to also have an Adobe Distiller print driver installed on one of my Windows XP laptops, and it rendered it inoperable.I will still use the Linksys printserver because the alternative of running cable is not a pleasant one, but be prepared to spend some time setting it up. Better yet, find a knowledgable friend and ask them for help.
I have many pet peaves about this camera.a) the video showed untrue colors and came out rather dark----don't try to record indoorsb) didn't fit into my hand naturally and had to use two hands to navigate the menu and even the record button. NOT GOODc) didn't start up fast enough---I always missed the shotd) the camera photos aren't of good qualitye) microphone not that great---you couldn't even hear people that were standing ten feet away from the camera.f) if your laptop is over 3 years old, even if you've got Windows XP, don't expect the software to be compatible.g) the zoom lens zoomed to fast at the movement of my finger. I'd lightly press the zoom button to one side and it zoomed too fast and it did the same for zooming out. I felt like I had to just manually zoom----ie. walk up closer to the subjectI honestly say stay away from the Samsung's and the Sony's aren't much better and they have a monopoly on the matching accessories, ie. only Sony products are compatible with the camcorder.I finally bought a JVC and they are awesome----the take more light in, better acoustical recording, better zoom function, quicker start up, and lighter. You can even buy the cheapest model (which is pretty much what I've got) and the picture is great! My parents commented on how they thought I must have a camera like the News reporters, as it's the same quality.
The Terk AM-1000 did not work. I am able to get the station in the car radio, but not in the house. It made no improment to the receptions. I had to return the product.
This was a nightmare from the word go. It arrived scratched, gouged and loaded with stupid content which could not be deleted. The seller only agreed to refund my money after I filed a claim under the A-Z Guaruntee--then lied and said I had not returned the ear buds to stick me for an additional twenty bucks. Steer clear at all costs.
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.
"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.
Didn't improve a thing, a total waste of money. Was hoping it would take away some of the static but was useless
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 bought this DVD after much research, thinking that this would ensure that I would not get a lemon. I read other reviews including a few that warned me away, but I couldn't imagine that a DVD player could be as terrible as the reviewers said. After all, this is perfected technology-what could go wrong? I'll tell you what could go wrong-everything! This DVD player is really a piece of junk. One DVD will play fine - except for a few skips here and there. The next DVD will play fine until about the middle, then the image will start jumping and jerking and the voice track will get off. Stopping and starting the DVD sometimes helps, but for the most part, it can't be fixed, so I just have to abandon watching the movie. The problem with a DVD that is unreliable is that you just never know if you'll be able to watch an entire movie. I haven't bothered to call Panasonic since I really believe the other reviewers now who said that Panasonics customer service is useless - and the return warranty ran out before the DVD started misbehaving. I plan to give this piece of junk to the Salvation Army and try again - and the next time I will believe the reviews. If someone says the DVD is a piece of junk, it probably is just that - junk!
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.
after a light use for over a year I started having a problem with this machine not being able to recognize the ink. (always used Cannon ink).this basically makes the unit completely useless.
I bought this for $80, not expecting much - just something that would play music. There were lots and lots of bugs in the firmware - I won't even go into them here. Anyway, I just wanted something that would play music, but after only a month of having this thing all I get is a frowny face (the player is dead), and I was quite gentle on my player (I didn't do anything that might shock the hard drive). Although Rave seems like a legitimate company from the looks of their web site, they sent a shoddy and underdeveloped product to the market and you should not spend your hard-earned cash on it. Save up and wait, or invest a bit more into a better product - that's my advice.
Be careful, not all of these 50-packs are Taiyo Yuden (Japanese made). My spindle came from Taiwan.
maybe the one i order off of here was defective but the volume on the parental unit was VERY VERY low even when i turned it all the way up. and the dang thing made a popping noise when the baby made a noise so the popping would wake me up from sleep, but then i couldn't barely hear the baby crying... i ordered it because of the 2-way walkie talkie function but i retured it. hated it. got myself a different 2-way monitor.
This device works with Windows 98 (Windows ME with a download from the manufacturer's web site). Macintosh is also supported. It can only capture 160x120 mpeg video on Windows. Not what you want to digitize your video collection. Still, works well enough for the occasional video email. I found the software rather inflexible, and I wonder why they support a higher capture rate on Mac than on Windows.
My auto mode does not work with the given lens. all of a sudden one fine day it just would not autofocus. I can hear it trying to do something to no avail.then i went in online to look up reviews and there were many similar complaints. Manual does work, so I'm convinced it's in the lens, but with the exact same thing happening to this many people, it must be some sort of defect. sadly most of them faced this issue after a year when the warranty ran out.The only way i can get it to work is by detaching and re attaching the lens on. wish i had read more about this before purchasing this camera. now my warranty is up and nothing can be done.
Was excited to find out that I could still power my vintage Nikon Ftn camera, but discovered these Wein batteries barely caused the voltage tester to budge. Followed the instructions about removing the tab and waiting..... how does 24 hrs. sound? Next time I'll look at buyer's reviews before purchasing, as several commented about receiving DEAD BATTERIES from this vendor. Either they have had these on their shelves for years or there's a basic design defect. Either way.... be warned!
Do not buy this if you use a secure phone line in your office, it will not work. I assume the phone treats it as a recording device. I'm sure it's a great product otherwise, but seeing as I don't use a phone line at home I am left with junk.
I purchased it a month or so ago. After using it twice with no problem at all, I couldn't recharge it anymore! I mean, after normal couple of hour charging, this battery just can't recover. Last time, even, I've tried by leaving it all night long charging(about 12 hours) and I only got to charge it a half of its capacity. Too bad!
Problems burning DVD+R disks using Memorex 16x DVD+R disks. Most of the time, the burner does not recognize the disk. I tried using 8x DVD+R, 16x DVD-R and CD-R and they all work perfectly.I tried several times to update the firmware. This product is essentially an internal Burner (LG Electronics Model #GSA-4167B) inside an exterior housing with a power supply and USB connection. The current firmware version is DL-12 and from the LG Elect site, the latest firmware is DL-13 (allows the burner to recognize additional brands of DVD media).But the firmware update hangs up at the last stages of the install. In checking out the LG website, the update assumes that the burner is an internal burner.I contacted INOi Support, they told me that the update does not work with a USB connection. They recommend that I remove the burner from the housing, install the burner internally in my computer and update the burner with the new firmware from LG's website.This totally defeats my reason for buying an external Burner. I am trying to contact LG Electronics to see if they have a work around.UPDATE: LG Electronics responded that they do not have a work around. They indicated that what I have is really meant to be an internal Burner and I should look into buying a "real" external burner (which they also mfg) that can be updated via USB.
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.
If you have Vista as your operating system DO NOT buy this product. IT WILL NOT WORK WITH VISTA.It worked with XP but when I bought a new computer with Vista, it would not work. I tried calling tech support and got the run around. They told me to go to their web site and download the updated Vista version. I did and there Vista version did not work and I could not make it work no matter what I tried.I live fairly closes to their headquarters in Cerritos California so I just droped by one day and asked for help. The only person there was someone who answered the phones. She know nothing about the products. When I asked when someone would be there that could help me get the product running on Vista, I was told one person comes in about once a weeek to pick up their paycheck and there was no set time for him to do that.If you buy the product, YOU WILL NOT GET ANY SUPPORT.
The setup instructions are not adequate - important things for some installations are left out. If the device doesn't work the first time, there is no troubleshooting help in the documentation. My call to the support line was answered quickly by a polite gentleman who knew nothing. But he promised to "escalate my ticket" and have a "level 3 technician" call me at an appointed time. The call never came. A second request for a help call also never happened. After more than a week my request for setup help remains unanswered.
I'm not impressed with Onkyo, this is my second multi CD player from them and both have proved to be very frustrating. If I load up the carousel I can guarantee that at least one of the CD's will not be recognized and the player will skip to the next CD. There is no rhyme or reason to this. I can take out the offending CD and replace it without doing anything to it and it will play OK. I will be moving on to possibly a Marantz CC-4001 very soon.
This cleaner got jammed the first time I used it so bad that I had to take my camcorder in to have it removed. Spend a bit more and get the Scotch Professional 8mm Camcorder Head Cleaner. That's what I have now and it works great with My Sony Camera every time! I guess you get what you pay for.
I am computer literate and have modern, fast gear. I was unable to get reasonable performance from the NX pro. My friend's logitech works somewhat better. Any movement at all created image problems on this unit. The manual is poor, support online weak. Creative products continue to operate as if it's still 1995. Even the driver hung up on two systems! Move along, folks...nothing to see here.
This was a great drive for about 1 month. I used it for one project and saved the files to it. One year later, I plug it in and its dead. The blue light barely lights up and the drive does not mount. I wouldn't recommend this drive. In my experience...and I have heard from others, the LaCie drives will stop working for no reason at all after sitting on a shelf. Not very reliable as a data storage device. I cannot believe I spent over $200 and it does not work. Who is designing these things?
I seem to be the first person to give this product a really bad review, so maybe I had the misfortune of buying a pack of duds. All I can say is, from my experience I'd be better off hooking my camera to an electromagnet attached to a hamster wheel.Let's put this another way; these batteries are GREAT! That is, if you like having the charge run completely out five minutes after placing the freshly charged little guys into your camera. Mostly, I can't take more than three to five pictures before the battery icon flashes at 1/4 power remaining. Another three to five pictures and, you guessed it; my camera dies. This made for great fun at my last family picnic, at which I had to switch out batteries from the charger to my camera literally every five minutes.In case anyone is wondering, no I didn't overcharge them, and yes, they've been this way since the day I bought them. I didn't bother returning them when I had the chance, which was my mistake.I'm happy for anyone who has a good experience with these batteries; I just know I'm sure not one of them.
I have owned an iRiver cd slimline, philips mini-cd mp3, and an iPod 40GB. I was hoping for something I could take jogging (flash memory vs harddisk or cdr). Out of the box I must say I was impressed with the little 6GB Sansa e270, but over the next two weeks flaws would appear.One of the things that made me return the player was the order of the tracks; 1) actual track name 2) album (taken from id tags) 3) artist (also taken from id tags). This was a major source of headache for me as alot of my songs had incomplete idtags. I suppose if I had a smaller player (1 or 2gb) going back fixing the tags would be viable, but 6GB (or 8GB if you get the additional 2GB SDcard) seems daunting. I like to just dump my mp3s in to root or some folder I created so I can sort thru them that way, but folders is not an option for sorting. Now there is a playlist you can create ON the player, which is very cumbersome. Maybe if you could create or import them from your PC, but from the player is too time consuming. Compounded by the fact that once the playlist is made, scrolling thru the list is very laggy. This must be a design flaw, as the lag isnt apparent when going thru sorting by track name, album, or artist.And as others have posted, the player seems to randomly freeze and require a power off restart. As well as the terrible buttons for the up down left right being so recessed by the wheel that it is nigh impossible to press. The wheel does not scroll fast enough thru the list either. An option I find great in iRiver is a 10 song skip, instead of having to scroll thru 1 at a time, which is great for cds (650megs). Something like 10 or 50 would be nice when scrolling thru 6 gigs, not one at a time! You pretty much are forced to use the sorting by Album or Artist option (see above for my pains with the ID tags).I dont mind the Sandisk USB cable to charge/move mp3s as I have a laptop with me often. But I can definitely sympathize people wanting an wall AC charger for trips w/o laptop. Some people might only have desktops, so charging away from home is an impossibility.Long and short of it, paid almost 300$ for the Sansa, I shouldnt have to put with these headaches. Currently I am trying a Creatize Zen for my flashdisk needs (jogging).. so far none of the above problems, but its also alot smaller (1gb), and I have had to return it once for failing (after a few days), hopefully this is just a bad unit and not indicative of the line.. (might have to go ipod nano)..
All the negative reviews are correct. Why I did not check Amazon before I bought them in a shop I'll never know. I'm stuck with these headphones that are pretty much useless. For one they ruin the enjoyment of music because of all the static. You maybe sitting only a couple of feet away from the transmitter but turn your head this or that way and it's all over. I cannot get a good clean clear signal. I can't believe how bad the wireless technology is with this product. Forget walking about the house with these. I can't get a good signal when I'm sitting next to the transmitter! No matter at what volume I have the things set at it's just not acceptable to be hearing all pops, static and hiss.Also if no audio signal is detected after a few minutes they'll turn off - when this happens you'll be blasted with a wall of loud static white noise. Not good.As a side note it's a real fiddle to get the things back into the cradle and lined up so they'll charge. Yuck. Avoid at all costs.
I did not receive the product nor an answer to my request to know what happened regarding delivery of the product.
Points the radar detector at the wrong angle to work in both my vehicles. but it may work for you
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.
it's IMPOSSIBLE to take the ipod off.. and while you're trying to do it, you have to put REAL pressure in the hold button in the ipod and this can broke your baby... the front design in the case is a thin layer that peel of if you try too often to take out the ipod (often = 4 for times). you may say... why you want to take out the ipod of it's case? well.. because only the headphone jacks fits!!!! most of the other cables of other headphones or other equipments the case hole for it is just too small, thing that is frustating by the way.. that's why i hate this case.. and IS NOT THE SILICONE that you see in others cases.. is a hard palstic
I bought these earphones as an addition to the Koss earphones I already own. The sound is OK, but not as good as I expected and the "holder" is a joke. Would not buy them again at any price. The Koss earphones are better quality, better sound and a real pouch to hold them for less money.
This product is not compatible with Windows Vista. This was a Christmas gift that will be going back.
I operate the CD/DVD resurfacing machine at a movie store. I can not count how many people have come to me asking me to fix their beloved movies after using this product. Fortunately for most of them I have been able to fix the problems.One person was so irate that he said he was going to throw the thing out. I told him I would resurface his movies for free if he gave me the skipdoctor. I was curious to see for myself if it was the product or the operator. I have resurfaced thousands of movies in the past 4 years and knew that I would be able to operate it correctly.The customer agreed and I went to work on a variety of our damaged stock from slightly damaged to needing a full resurface job. The skipdoctor lived up to all of the negative reviews that I have read here. I can not explain the success a few peopl have claimed to have had. Perhaps their DVD player was simply dusty and they cleaned the laser along with "fixing" their dvds. Quite possibly they put the dvd in the skipdoctor upside down and fixed the wrong side. They may have seen improvements when the lint fell off of the correct surface.Bottom line if you want to raise your stress level and spend more money coming to see someone like me buy this product. If you are wise you will buy a lens cleaner and get your discs resurfaced by someone or something that can actually do the job.
Thought it was a great deal. It looked decent and I was able to download music okay. The only thing is that it is always freezing up and then won't even turn off. I keep having to remove the battery to restart it. Don't bother with this piece of junk!!!
..and save a load of money. We've had this system for some months now and are learning to truly dislike it. The sound is not natural, the controls are confusing and for the price, it has to be the worst value in home entertainment on the market. Of the two stars I give it, one is for the ruggedness of the remote and the other is for my admiration of the company's slick marketing that got us to shell out the big bucks for this featureless turkey. My advice? Get something else.
Product was not shipped the first go around. My Credit card was billed. Product was not shipped the second go around. On the third go around I asked for a refund and it was granted. Purchased product locally for the same price. This is the only time I have had a problem with a product.
When it was new out of the box it worked for baseball about 50% of the time if I was within a few feet of the pitcher or catcher. It seemed to become less effective each time I used it to the point that now I'm lucky to get a reading 10% of the time. It still works for clocking cars but for baseball it is almost useless.
Wouldn't work whth hp photosmart 1115 and new windows 7 computer. just could not get it to work and I know what I was doing. I must have spent 3 hours trying to get it to work.
What can I say, I have used this player for 13 months and today it stopped working, no longer will it power on, it's a shame because I paid 99 dollars for this player and now I have just thrown it to garbage, no longer will I buy any product from iAudio
Do not use this product on Anti-glare screens. I am looking right now at a NEC monitor here at work that was just fine until I cleaned it with this stuff last week. Now I have patches of the anti-glare coating missing.
Hello,Nikon's ML-L3 is poorly built and does not preform consistently. You would think one would only have to push the button and the camera would take a picture, but it does not happen that way. With the camera set properly for remote control, the unit makes the camera fire only 50% of the time. It will not work behind the camera (for macro work) that is why Nikon added a cable release on the new D70s. I am told the following remotes will work on the D70. You can find them here at: [...]. I have not tried them myself but have it on reliable information that they preform better than the ML-L3.A person does not have much of a choice when it comes to buying a remote for the D70 and for the life of me I cannot understand why Nikon would sell such a cheap and disappointing piece of junk. When consumers accept such poor quality in workmanship and function it lowers the quality bar one more notch.Thanks,Bill
When buying this, make sure these are OEM and new products and not the outdated and remanufactured type or you will be sending them back like I did.
This player has garnered huge reviews mainly because of it's image quality which is very good, but like many other people have said durability is seriously lacking here. If I didn't know better I'd say that Panasonic built this player like this on purpose. They obviously cut many corners building this device. For one the plastic is [inexpensive]. The slightest drop and your player is no longer a player anymore. No effort was put into the remote. It's just as [inexpensive] as the player itself. The player itself gives very good picture quality, but for whatever strange reason it won't read all your DvDs. The first time I got it, it wouldn't even read my CastAway disc. And now most of my discs that were playing flawless now look choppy and unwatcheable. Many times the audio and the video are completely out of sync. The video looks scratched and jerky. And after repeat viewings the quality only seems to deterioate. It's as if the movies are aging right in front of my eyes. And as you should know, DVDs don't age! (not like VHS anyway).I was very impressed with the picture quality of this player at first. That was until all these problems started to pop up. It offers good image quality but it won't last for long.
One would have thought that by time, most wireless routers would be plug and play for the simplest configuration.All we have is two laptops that need to have a wireless connection. Yet, the set-up took several hours. The instructions are incomplete and confusing. And then, it asks for information that was not required when I had set up my previous router (e.g. type of DSL connection, userid with ISP, password, etc...info I hadn't used in years). Even after all this, and upgrading the firmware, the wireless connnectivity still keeps dropping frequently.All in all, I would say for those of you who are not interested in the Linux compatability and are looking for a simple wireless router with good range and stability of connection - STAY AWAY from this one. If I had bought this from a store, I would have taken it back in a day.
I checked the reviews on this cam before purchase and they were mostly good. Even here at Amazon the majority like this cam, at ItelliReview this cam is rated number 1 so I thought for under $20 this is a great deal. I saw a video on Youtube of the cam and the picture looked great. The picture is acceptable ... not as good a picture in the Youtube video ... It's not as good as my brother logitech cam or my mother's hercules cam. But they cost more. There is this terrible buzzing noise from the mic. Nothing I did would stop it. I'm sending it back to the store ... they say they will replace it, if in stock or refund my money if out of stock ... now that I see all these bad reviews about the sound, I'm hoping they are out of stock. If not maybe I will get lucky and get a good one that's like the ones people got that gave a good review.I had no trouble installing it with win XP pro and win 7 ultimate. If not for the constant buzzing from the mic and the low voice sound I would be happy with this cam, but because of that I can't recommend this cam. If you do get it make sure the mic works with out the buzzing.
I bought a 42" Plasma, the sound stopped working the next day and sometimes the TV will not turn on. Very, Very Poor customer service.
The first time I used this card, it had card errors. 1 or 2 missing pictures. I reformatted it and kept using it without additional issues, but eventually it lost all my pictures on one shoot. I contacted Viking's 24/7 technical support, but they were closed, and I sent in the card for 24 hour replacement and received a replacement four business days later.Though I am in the market for another 1 gigabyte card, and the Viking is presently the best price. I will not buy it.
I bought the product for my new Camera - Canon Powershot SX20 IS. It was advertised along side with the Camera in Amazon website. So I thought they are the right AA battery for my camera, which uses AA. When I used them in my camera the other day, the camera did not turn on. Then to my surprise, I found the rechargeable AA batteries that came with this product have 1.2V votage instead of a standard AA battery, which has 1.5V. I felt cheated, and do not know how to return the product to the vendor for a refund. Any one has any advice?
I'm running Win XP Pro with a wireless network built around a USR8054 turbo-g router. When I connected the unit to the router and loaded the software, the software did not operate properly. Checking the Ximeta website, there is a note that certain turbo-g routers cause connectivity problems (mine was not listed) and a recommendation to use the router in standard-g mode (54 Mb/s). The website also stated that when used on a wireless network, multiple units cannot be used in any RAID configuration. I called Ximeta tech support and they confirmed this, adding that even using a wireless-N router is not recommended due to possible data corruption. I downloaded an updated driver and loaded that. I switched my router to standard mode. The Ximeta software now worked, but was giving me instability warnings. I also could not connect to the internet. When I was able to connect to the web, the Netdisk connection was lost. This unit is going back to the store, and I'm back to looking at NAS units.
If you're thinking of buying an MP3 player, you should probably ask yourself a question: Am I the type of person that forks over 200+ bucks for something that might not last me a week?The first Rio Carbon I bought lasted me four days. I got it replaced with another one and it lasted me less than 5 hours. Rio has done an awful job engineering this product.And my friends haven't had much luck w/ IPods (they die out after several months). This, of course, concerns me since companies are distrubting faulty products. If you're thinking of buying an MP3 player, please wait for the products to be improved. I sure learned my mistake about it.
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.
I got a different box design; just a black box with a Diamond logo on it. I got a generic instruction book with no particular model number referenced, but showing a card with an S-Video TV out. I wanted a TV out and bought this card partially because it had one, but the card I actually got has no TV Out, and I cannot find the card I got on Diamond Multimedia's web site. Where did this card come from? I don't care, but it's going back. What a waste of time.
It took me 2 hours to get the Zune to sync with my computer, and an additional hour to load songs onto it. I'm still dumbfounded that someone who's been making software for so long could produce something this bad. After getting past software issues, the Zune player itself isn't all that great either. It's user interface: Junk. It's immitation click wheel (which is actually just a 4 way directional pad): Junk. It's design: to bulky, to heavy. It feels like I'm carrying a brick in my pocket.Overall: Microsofts first attempt at breaking into the MP3 player market and taking back some of the market share which is primary owned by Apple, is a complete failure. The only hint of innovation that the Zune shows, it's Wi-Fi connection to other Zune's, isn't enough to detire someone from buying the iPod instead. Save your money, save some agrivation, and buy the iPod, it's a far superior product.
Using Hoya filters for years I didn't think twice choosing another one for my new lens. All Hoya filters I own are Super HMC (Hoya Multi-Coated) which according to Hoya website allows an average light transmission of 99.7%. This filter is HMC (not Super) and produces an average transmission of over 97%. Not that big of a difference, you might think. Considering that, together with a price of almost third of a Super HMC filter and 4/5 stars rating I decided to give it a try.Results were very disappointing. 97% vs 99.7% gives you ten times more light reflected off the filter glass, and that's a lot. Please check out the image I attached to the product description. It shows reflection off this Hoya UV(C) HMC filter compared side-by-side to Hoya Pro1 UV(0) Super HMC filter (on right) and $5 Kenko filter (on left). As you can see the performance of this filter is not even close to the Super HMC. At some angles it's even worse than cheap non-coated Kenko.Considering low price and Hoya build quality I would give it 3-4 stars but I want other Hoya fans out there to be warned about HMC vs Super HMC difference, hence just 2 stars.
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.
i received this camera as a gift and was so excited! i took pictures, loaded the software and i kept getting &quot;camera could not be found.&quot; i exchanged the camera for another and got the same results. i finally got a total refund. i'm still looking for an affordable, good digital camera.
Apple is a terrible company indeed. On one hand, they put on the faade of being a grassroots, independent-thinking, and compassionate corporate citizen; and when the public looks away, Job and his cohort engage in predatory business practice that puts big bad M to shame. Take their successful iPod for example. According to Creative, one of the first makers of harddisk-based MP3 players, "Apple bought a ton of the 1.8-inch drives and locked up the supply...the smaller drives gave Apple the advantage of being able to produce its first-generation iPods with a more compact profile than the competition." The iTune's recent dealing with Real has demonstrated Apple's trend of voracious business behavior. For these reasons alone, I would have qualms about pouring my hard earned cash down in to the pipeline of such a ruthless company.Now let's turn to the actual iPod. I must disclaim that I DO NOT OWN an iPod Photo - I own a 4G 20GB iPod and have played with an iPod Photo. In any case, I feel that iPod really has reached its peak, functionally and aesthetically, at their 4G models. Since the 4G model, Apple has been facing an increasingly creative army of competitions. The latest gimmicks from Apple, namely the iPod Photo in question (or the ridiculously looking iPod U2 model), are indications of Apple's innovations being exhausted. The iPod Photo's slight improvement over its 4G predecessors is not very impressive at all, compared to the recently new players from other companies (Creative, Archos, Rio, JetAudio etc. etc. which, in many cases, offers VIDEO and audio playback capability and open support of codec types for similar, and often lower, prices).So what's the straight dope on the new PHOTO hoopla? Let's take a look. First thing first, you NEED TO BUY ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE to access some of the photo features(!) You've got to be kidding me! FIVE HUNDREAD BIG ONES (the price of a new desktop system), and I need to shell out more for some crappy photo software?! The color screen is an improvement over the 4G (keep in mind competitors have gone color a long time ago), but unless you have the backlight on all the time, the color screen is dark and fuzzy. Speaking of backlight, the reason Apples recommends a stingy approach to battery use is because there's still no improvement with the battery. In a year or two, battery will be dead and that's another 100 for replacement.Bottom line, unless you're a follower Mac cult, do consider the options before committing half of your Christmas bonus on this thing. There are many alternatives out there.p.s. I don't work for any of Mac's competitors.
Not the identical item shown on picture, though it works, I could have gotten it for a better price had I known.
i have had nothing but trouble with this printer. in most cases it will draw in the paper, jam and never print the page. the printer has done this since new, in the year i have own it, i have gotten about 5 pages to print. avoid this printer
I have had this machine since Sept 07. It recorded a VHS to DVD easily enough, but in the last 6 months, I can not depend on it to even turn on! Some times, I have to unplug it for 10 seconds to re-set it, or some times I have to click play on the VCR or DVD to get it to even turn on. It will no longer turn on at the unit or with the remote. It just isn't dependable. Am looking for a different brand now.
These wires aren't even 8 gauge wide. They are so cheap because they are so poorly made. If you plan on getting these for subwoofers, don't. Go to your local stereo shop and look though the wire kits that they have.
EDITED: 04/16/2009Well, even though its pricey and it'll not make ur drive "pocketable" any more, still it's a good Case and I will definitely recommend it for "protection" of your drive when you are in "travelling" mode!ORIGINALThis is not as good as its price is and moreover, this is generic case to accommodate various brands. The most annoying part of it is once you "SOME HOW" place your drive inside it, its not easy to pull it out. The Elastic will surely get loosen after few weeks try. I only use it when I know I don't have to use my external drive for a few days. I prefer to let it on my laptop table most of the times. As far as recommendation is concerned, I won't but again it's the matter of choice. I believe if a thing breaks the basic law for a device, it should not be considered. This case is too big to claim it to be pocket-able. So the basic need of having a POCKET-ABLE external HDD gets killed. It comes w/o any case, so you won't be able to send it back.
the ipod was working fine until two months it began failing internally. it gradually slowed down in response. probably a refurbished piece of crap. now i cant even restore it on itunes. the cosmetic damage was much more than mentioned. and because it just so happened to begon failing after the 30day period i cannot return this waste of money broken ipod. >:[
I purchased this wireless card based on the price, figuring that even if it didn't live up to the good reviews here, I would only be out ~$20. The set up was easy and smooth, but the card won't stay connected to my wireless network. I've got a Belkin wireless router. The Trendnet signal meter generally shows ~95% signal strength, but the connection only lasts for a few minutes, and I have to keep cycling the connection to regain network access--very annoying. I know there's nothing wrong with the network because my laptop's connection is stable. I purchased a D-Link card, and it has worked flawlessly. Unfortunately, I threw away the packaging when the Trendnet card arrived; if I hadn't, then this card would be on its way back to Amazon now. Like the title of my review says: you get what you pay for . . . .
Although this back pack is quality built it does have a fatal flaw! There is nothing to secure spare lens lens. I know another person who experienced the same thing. Both of us picked up the backpack, me from my trunk ( not sure of the other guy), both of us forgot to zipper up the backpack. My 70-200L lens flew out onto the concrete - his 40D camera did the superman thing too. Needless to say it would be nice if the backpack had velcro straps to secure spare lens and perhaps the camera.Both of us learned an expensive lesson - zipper the back pack or else. Both of us agree it was our fault but I'd bet a dollar it happened to others as well.My friend had a Best Buy extended warranty but he waited 5 weeks only to receive the camera fixed but it had another problem. For me, I'm not as lucky. I need to pay for repairs out of pocket
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.
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.
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] ... !!!
The positives for this printer:Multiple prints are lightning-fast.Black and white text prints or line drawings are beautiful.The negatives:-Noisy, and heating element is smelly.-Frequent long, slow warmup periods.-Terrible color-management &amp; color matching.-Terrible software settings frequently overridden by panel default settings.-Awful color image resolution for photos even at highest settings w/ Xerox supplied papers.-Terrible customer service.-DON'T belive economical 'consumables' data - this burns it's very expensive toner much faster than advertised, on even simple prints. This is EXPENSIVE to own.-At 8x the price, NOT laser quality - this is an LED printer.-NO WHERE NEAR inkjet quality for photos.-Frustrating to operate. If you're prone to yelling at badly designed inanimate objects, you'll chew the ears off of this printer.-Lacks color management features and plug-ins that come standard even on the lowest of low-end cosumer printers.BOTTOM LINE:-If you want black-and-white speed, get a good laser printer with a fair amount of memory in it - it will be a lot cheaper and every bit as good.-If you want color quality, get a good $500 Photo inkjet (Epson or Canon). This printer is an embarrasment w/color, especially photos.
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.
product didn't work when I got it in the mail. Tried downloading drivers for it, since it was a older router, that didn't work either. So I won't ever be buying a used one again. I now have a new one that works great.
After struggling for hours, and calling tech support, I took this item back to the store where I bought it. The guy at the returns desk told me that it wouldn't work with Cox Communications' Cable Internet service. Gee guys, maybe you should tell your sales people this... Other than that, it seems simple to use IF it works with your system.
I was looking forward to purchasing and owning the product, but after I completed the transaction I was told it was not available. The only comment I received was "The product is no longer available." I have one question: why sell something if it's "not available"? I was very disappointed indeed!
First of all, when I first got this, the headphones broke immediately. Then it wouldn't read some of my cds. I thought there might be a problem with my individual player, but when I got it exchanged, the one they gave me wouldn't play either. Don't buy this. There are many better brands out there.
I purchased the WUSB11 2.5 and WPC11 2.5 on March 8th to connect a desktop XP Pro computer (containing an internal DSL modem) with a notebook XP Home computer. It is now April 3, and I have done almost nothing in the last three weeks except fuss with this little network. When it works, it works beautifully, but the problem is that the system is unstable, rarely working for more than 15 minutes at a time, and nothing--no parameter changes--have solved that problem. I have downloaded just about every technical article on setting up networks and bought at least three books, including the Microsoft certification manual on XP networking. Trying to adjust network settings by trial and error is just about impossible; there are too many possible combinations of settings. Correspondence with the LinkSys tech advisor by email was courteous and more or less prompt. One of his suggestions was to turn off the internet firewall, which I did, to no avail. The final suggestion was to buy an external DSL modem and a router instead, but this would have required a month's delay with no DSL and extra monthly expenses. In the meantime, Linksys had come out with an updated PC11, v3.0, with a new chipset, so I bought that--no help, same instability. Finally, I tried the Netgear MA101 USB adapter for the desktop, continuing to use the Linksys PC 2.5 card in my notebook, and lo, everything worked beautifully! I have run my network now for as long as 24 hours with no glitches. I like the Linksys people, but I have to say that direct comparison, all else being constant, shows that the Netgear USB network adapter (or its driver), at the same price, is superior.
Too bad there's not a zero star rating, because they deserve it.That is, when your Archos breaks someday - as it surely will.Their customer support and tech support are as close to the bottom of the barrel as you can get. Maybe even under the barrel.Out of about 10 attempts to call them in the first week I tried to get ahold of them, 9 of those attempts disconnected me after being on hold for 5 minutes or so. That was back in January.When I did reach someone, the retard couldn't spell worth a damned and completely failed to listen to my instructions to correctly spell my name, address or anything else and gave me a number that was supposedly an RMA that wasn't and told me that someone would contact me about an estimate on repairing my unit.Well, I never got a call or an e-mail from Archos at all.I responded to an e-mail I got as a result of filling out the form on their site, but they wouldn't work with me on e-mail and told me I had to call them. Well I went through another bout of not being able to reach them on the phone. When I did reach them, they promised someone would call me back with an estimate and told me that my RMA number was different than the number that was given to me initially.Another two weeks went by an I managed to reach someone on the phone who finally sent me the RMA form. I corrected a bunch of gross misspellings, and packed and shipped the unit to them.A WHOLE MONTH GOES BY and I hear nothing. I call them again and find out that they don't even know where my unit is. Then I yelled at them on the phone and told them they need to have someone call me ASAP. WELL, I finally got a call back for once. They can't repair my unit because they no longer have parts for it (which is fair), so I told them to just send it back to me (I can salvage the HDD out of it at least). A week later, I get an e-mail from UPS and it's completely showing my address as the screwed up one that the idiot I first spoke to two months ago put into their system. Now I have to call UPS next week just to make sure I get my old unit back.Geez, I cannot imagine worse customer service than Archos'.They plainly suck.Please don't torment yourself by buying their stuff.
Bought this drive to store music for my iPod and for data backups. VERY unreliable. Frequent write failures, drive keeps disconnecting itself which causes the device to become "dirty" and it needs to be error checked. Last error check took over 8 hours due to frequent disconnects which meant I had to keep starting the process over. I haven't used the software since the day I installed it. Software autostarts when drive is powered on and sometimes hangs up which causes the drive to, you guessed it, hang up. The only way to break the hang-up is to power off and on the drive, which causes it to become dirty and starts the error checking again. Totally useless for backups since it is so unreliable.
I have now owned two of these units and they both exhibited the same issue right out of the box. The unit will not accept tapes. The DVD works just fine but I cannot play a VHS tape. I took the first one back to the dealer and got a new one. This one did the same thing. I went back to the dealer to exchange it again and before I got a new one I had them try it in the store for me. It also did the same thing (spit out the tapes). They were bewildered. I took the one that I had to an authorized Panasonic repair place. They fixed it (so they said because I didn't even try it myself) by replacing the whole VHS drum assembly. I was so in love with this unit by then that I took it directly from the repair place back to the dealer to get my money back. Now I am in search of something better. PS: Panasonic was of no help over the phone on their customer service line and said they couldn't understand why my three units would not work and they had never heard of this issue before. They said that it was possible that the dealer was shipped a bad batch. I then told them that the first unit was bought at another outlet of this dealer 500 miles from the second. They did not have an answer and just said that I needed to have it repaired. PPS: The instruction book that came with this unit was very poor and dificult to understand.
I couldn't get a good signal running one of these cables directly from my DVR to my TV, let alone using a pair of them to run the signal through my receiver. Don't recommend them. I ended up buying some 24awg cables by Monoprice, which were almost twice as much money, but still affordable and most importantly worked great.
After only two months of use my Rio Riot appears to have severe battery problems it will appear functionless for days and then revive itself. Rio has generously offered to replace the device, but there is no way for me to transfer my songs into the new device. So hours of work downloading and transfering has been lost.
Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a Phillips product. The first time I turned on my 42" Phillips Plasma TV it had two vertical lines down the left side of the screen. These lines never went away and I have spent the last 8 months trying to get Phillips to fix or replace the TV. Their customers service is not just bad or non-existent, it sucks. Never again will I buy a Phillips product. Buy the Panasonic- its a better deal anyway.
I am very disappointed with the performance of this lens. I expected better from Canon since I am a long-time Canon user and have many lenses by them. Images are soft to semi-sharp at all focal lengths. 300mm is never sharp. When enlarged even 25% all images go very soft and become noisy and would be useless for printing. I get much better results with all my other Canon lenses. For the price of this lens I expected much better. My son has a cheaper canon telephoto and gets better images. Looking at the reviews others have written on Amazon, it may be that this particular lens has an inherent optics flaw. The IS works fine in both settings, but the images are still not crisp.
We smoothly plugged this cable in with no trouble, gave it plenty of bend radius, had a great connection. We went to remove, and the sheathing stayed in the TV pins and cable came out. It destroyed our HDMI port, and now our Plasma can only connect via component (pointless for that new blu-ray player). Do NOT buy this product!
I bought this item based on the Pioneer name but I think they should stick to just audio. The interface between the device and the PC is just a windows CE plug in that is incapable of doing anything useful with (like planning a trip.) I recommend not buying this product if you want the convenience of planning a trip on your pc. You have no idea what route you are going to take until you are on it. Their avoidance of blocked roads a couple of miles ahead doesn't change your course at all. It is good if you only care about getting from point A to point B without any idea of what is between and don't care about planning the route on your pc.
I purchased two of these clocks for my office staff. At noon each day they come on and at 1:00 they go off. I have checked all of the settings and the alarms are not set. For this to be happening with both units leads me to believe that it is not a fluke.
Useless. I also purchased a power supply which is equally useless. Vendor does not respond. I will not purchase from them again.
This system worked fine for what I needed to begin with when I bought it last year. Charging and a little music while we were camping. My grandson was charging his iPod and listening to the music last night and the dang thing started smoking through the vents in the back with a stinky electrical burn smell!!! Very scary to both of us! We immediately unplugged the system and removed the iPod. Just like the guy/gal who's great to begin with until you get to know him a little better. Going back to the store and will report for a recall!! Could have been very dangerous if we hadn't been right at the system!! BEWARE - DANGEROUS!!
I bought one of these from circuit city for $99. I live in St. Pete/Tampa area. The auto station find was not very effective. I found clearer ones by manually searching. When it's connected to your ipod, it definetly slows down the menus. The buttons on the iCarPlay 200 are also very unresponsive. I would press the change station button, nothing happened, then press it again, then it would jump twice. So my advice is have patience when navigating the iCarPlay's menus. Sometimes I could get it to work with an acceptable amount of static, but then the unit would randomly stop working, and i get blasted with noise from my radio being cranked up. You cannot adjust the volume on the iCarPlay, only on your radio. I returned the unit, and I am in the process of getting a pioneer head unit with a built in auxillery input on the front panel. I cannot recommend this unit. It also looks cheap for the price point. It looks like it should cost about $25 dollars. One postive note, it does charge the Ipod fairly quickly. Also in my wifes car, where she a factory stereo the static wasn't quite as annoying. I have amplified tweeters which pick up everything, including static. I also thought that putting the unit closer to the stereo would improve the sound, oddly it doesn't seem to make a difference. You could also look at one of the wired ipod adapters such as the PIONEER CD-IB100 iPod Adapter.
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.
the player came w/o a remote so I have to manually operate the thing. other than that it works fine
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.
When I got these I had read all the hype about them about how they delivered earth shaking bass, this is not the case, they vibrate like they'd make a lot of bass, but they really don't, even on the highest setting the bass didn't hit nearly as hard as I expected, and when I set my EQ on my iPod for hiphop or bass booster, the bass was a lot louder than the vocals and background music but the bass still didn't sound good. Songs sound completely different on these than they do on my iPod headphones or on my speakers. Not to mention that these are extremely uncomfortable when worn for longer than an hour. They are very flimsy and made out of weak plastic it seems, although they haven't broke yet, they do bend a lot. These are actually pretty small for over the head headphones and hence I have to have the headphones out to their fullest length just so I can wear these. They are very simple to use but these headphones are not very good quality really. The only reason I'm keeping these is because they LOOK awesome. But Snoop Dogg should be ashamed that they named this his signature headphones, these do not live up to expectations, especially with a widely known name like Snoop's. But, you get what you pay for I suppose.
I bought 3 for my family at christmas. My son's broke after 1 hour because the dog run into the wire pulling it apart. Both my wife and dauter said they are to big coulden't get them to stay in there ears.
Mic only barely picks up sound if I'm speaking inches away from it. I made sure all my audio settings through windows were correct as well. Guess I got a dud, it seems many people are having the same issue. I expected better from Logitech.
I failed to make any recording by using this device even to copy a small document to a blank CD ,I have 2 PCs and a laptop at home tried with them all but no way,I tried with the provided software and my own recording software but nothing works, it will spin and keep spinning but no recording at all.I tried another different external slim dvd writer " unknown brand from the local market " on the same Pcs and laptop and works just fineI find also a problem to boot my PCs or laptop when it is connected you have to disconnect it first till your pc boot then connect againI give rate of one star because amazon do not give a choice of zeroI have to request a return andit is on the way back nowlook at amazon all available are used like new to understand what all are facing with this deviceI tried many Lacie products before and all were above expectations, I do not know what happened ,could it be something wrong only with this device, or solitary manfacture default ,I am really very disappointednot recommended at all and lacie should adress this problem
I bought the Logictech 910 here and didn't like it much but not enough to complain.So also bought this MS LifeCam here on Amazon. It was cheap enough for me to not care if I get a refund or not.I was excited about it, but found that it would not even work unless I used the enclosed CD to install the necessary software and then it wouldn't work unless I at least installed "Life Essentials 2011" and I was tricked, then, into installing other junk, but safely ignored stuff I knew I didn't want.I don't care about a refund. I threw away the packing box and it is too much trouble.I buy lots stuff from Amazon and will continue but I will be VERY reluctant to buy any MS stuff.The Web cam forces you to use MS stuff you won't want.Beware.Karl Loren
This camera seems to take good shots outdoors in well lit areas but I use it mostly indoors and rarely like the effect that the flash produces so I often turn it off. This then produces blurry shots (I assume the lens is staying open to compensate for the low light) even if someone is just moving thier arm it most often comes out as a big blur. I also seem to notice an overall high level of noise in these situations, sometimes even with the flash. I don't think I'd be buying an HP camera again. If you plan on using it outdoors in the sun it may work great for you. I personally don't like the controls either.
Fellowes makes screen protectors for Palm devices, BUT they are new to the Pocket PC arena. The one for IPaq I just got is simply UNUSABLE due to their copyright message on the bottom of the screen covering the &quot;toolbar&quot; (they must be very proud of themselves) on almost any program it covers very important information, buttons or icons. Took it out after an hour of use. Price... very expensive, around[ price] and it does NOT include at least a sample of their recommended cleaning pads, which you must buy additionally. In other words: DON'T waste your money until they delete their annoying copyright message.
I bought the shuffle shortly after it came out and liked it so much bought another one for my wife. It's perfect for workouts, but beware! I've had annoying technical issues with it. The unit shuts off at the end of certain songs and requires a reset. I've read up on the Apple boards about it and there is no solution that seems to work for me. It is quite a bummer when this happens in the middle of a workout.
I bought both this model and the next one up. The picture is grainy, dark and somewhat discolored. I have another cam from another producer and it is much better. I do not recommend this camera.
The unit never worked. It kept loosing the video signal and there was no way to recover. HP support had no solution. Also HP hid the customer support phone number (you won't find it any of the documentation). The email support was only marginally better. Web discussions of the product indicated that the unit has trouble overheating; I kept cool and it still crashed. The software wasn't much better--it continually hung.I wouldn't recommend buying this unit.
This Netgear unit uses proprietary (zetera) technology which is a pain to configure and work with. And if you ever have a need to uninstall Storage Central Management software from your computer, be sure to have a full backup of the system before doing so. Else you would be dreading the BSOD after uninstalling the software.Definitely not worth the money and effort! Stay away!
Compared to other mp3 players, this is a piece of crap. Yes, it works, but it only holds about 30 songs, and when you go on a long run, it loops! How annoying. I ran a half marathon with this and heard all the songs 3 times!Also when we bought a new PC, it wouldn't connect because it's so old.
I'm writing this to save you grief and down time. I bought this router and used it for about 1 month. It died suddenly so I exchanged it at the store where I purchased it. The next one seemed flakey in that it kept restarting randomly. I would notice that all my connections had dropped. Looking at the router log, I would see a message that it had initialized - no reason. Finally I saw that there was a firmware update available (it is nice in that it can check for updates and apply them at the click of a button - or so I thought). I accepted the firmware update only to have the process fail and my router dead as a doornail. Being under warranty I figured bad products can happen so I'll just call and get it replaced. Boy was I wrong. First of all for the past 3 months they have had hold times in excess of 15 minutes. On top of that the 5 calls I made to tech support all ended with sudden (convenient) disconnection. Odd that I can remain on hold for 20-30 minutes and then get dropped while talking to a support rep (one for only 5 minutes). After having lost over 2 hours of my life, I decided to use the web support instead. I typed in 2 messages one to support one to feedback about how bad my service had been so far. Neither message was ever responded to. A few days later I typed some more messages - still no response. I continue to flood them with messages - certain that someone must read them eventually. A month later one of my messages gets a response. Today I got thought to tech support on the phone after 10 minutes of hold. Even though they had all my other calls recorded, it still took 20 minutes to get my RMA number from them. Now they will exchange my router as long as I pay to ship it back. So while legally they are upholding their warranty, they are not a company I will ever do business with again.Needless to say I have already purchased another router (linksys) and will be selling the Netgear as soon as it is fixed.
I have accused Canon of holding a policy of planned obsolescence & I repeat it here. After just a few years of owning, taking immpecable care, & minimal amount of recording on this thing, this once-already repaired camera has died. The required part alone is almost half the price of the original price.I always thought Canon was the Rolls-Royce of consumer camera & now I'm convinced its the Edsel.Canon, you are disgraceful.
an amazon merchant under the name electrophreaky has advertised to sell this item as a new product. I have purchased it and the item was never shipped to me in spite of my numerous attempts to contact seller though his posted email on amazon.com. Tgeseller later dissapeared from the amazon website. Amazon.com has not made an attempt to chased down this lousy seller or provide contact ph no fo him. they insisted on applying their 30 days policy of do nothing and another 30 days and we may refund you. thats 60 days and i am out $1300 which they're banking. people stay away from amazon and its merhcants. no wonder they're losing their ass off as a company.
We bought this TV in October 2006. About 2 1/2 months ago, a line appeared on the screen and "grew" to the entire length of the TV. We called within that week we noticed it and have been given the run around ever since. The last promise from Samsung is someone will call us to schedule an appointment to replace it. If it weren't for the slow customer service, I would give the TV 5 stars. The reason we even gave it 2 stars is because it is a great picture (if you over look our "line.")We expect the TV's we buy to last at least a couple of years!
its unbelievable to me that you still have this available to purchase. After 9/30/01, you cannot use this, so why is it on sale still? and why is it going off the market? Its a great idea, I hope someone else picks up where sony leaves off.
I got this model for myself because at the time, it was the best model available. It worked really well for quite a while, and I even told my dad to get it for my mom for Christmas. So far, she has had no problems (knock on wood). Mine bit the dust earlier this year after over a year of problem-free functioning. It just quit syncing. Nothing changed at all. It just stopped syncing one day. I went through numerous attempts to solve the issue through email technical support with Palm. Nothing worked. I didn't want to call them because I didn't want to spend money on tech support. Turns out they won't charge you because they know there is a problem with the unit! They sent me a reset card which didn't help. I called them again and they were going to make me jump through more hoops. I pulled out the attitude and said NO WAY. They finally agreed to take the unit back for repair. They turned around the unit quickly and it was fine for a couple months, and it just quit on me again. They are obviously having VERY serious issues with this model, and I feel as if I have suggested a time bomb for my mother. It's not worth the hassle to get this Palm. I don't know if all Palms are this problematic, but I would avoid any Palm model that begins with a "5." I'm sure they are all duds, and once you begin to rely on a PDA there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING more bothersome than having to go through these issues. You are left without a PDA for who-knows-how-long and you feel vulnerable. It's just not worth it.
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.
Tried these out at the local Sony store. Even with the largest size fitting, these earphones suffered from very poor isolation. The sound qulity was abysmal, and the earphones are not sensitive.
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)
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!
You basically can't tune in a clear signal, tons of background noise and sputtering. Worthless. An Xmas gift, so at least I didn't spend any money on them.
These ABC batteries would not charge in my APC unit. I contacted APC tech support and they said you need APC brand batteries. I asked if they guaranteed that was the problem and they said yes. They were right. APC brand works, ABC does not. Spend extra and get the brand name.
They worked really well until they broke four months after I bought them. I used them daily, but my Apple headphones lasted about two years under the same conditions. In short, they're cheap for a reason.
In looking for an inexpensive "gizmo" to transit datafrom my Palm Treo to my iMac, I was pleased when i first saw this device on Amazon.After reading all of the Tech. Specs- I felt comfortable in ordering this device.WRONG!!The InfraRed + USB device I needed to synch my aging Palm Treo to my Mac ain't this one.Windows ONLY my friend.Now- I'm till searching for the right device/solution.
If there was another angle on the metal to mount it facing out of the vehicle it would work well but it just isnt practical
Tripp Lite recommends this adaptor. I know you can't always bat 100%. But It didn't work for my application; DVI KVM. I had to upgraded the video card to get the KVM to work.
Let me tell you about my little experience with this bastard of all MP3 players. This thing would be considered the uncle no one talks about at the Family Reunion.A year ago I buy it. I am on deployment I finnally get it after about 2 months. (No fault of anyones. Mail takes alot of time when your in the middle of the ocean.) I get it I hook it up to my laptop and start downloading MP3's to it. Works for a few days then the HDD crashes. A month later pull into the states for a port visit and I send it to Samsung for repair. 3 Months later I get back from deployment. I get it back, I plug it up and start downloading MP3's to it. This time it doesn't even finish the download. HDD crashes in the middle of it.Send it off for a new one.Got a new one.NOw the little son of a B*%#& freezes up on start up 60% of the time and I have to make sure I carry a paper clip with me if I have it on me.Currently I am sending it back to Samsung and they are cutting me a check for the price of it. Samsung makes good cameras but the MP3 player freakin sucks.
this camera is ok. it picks up virtually no sound, its impossible to hear people talking when the tape is played back. most of time you'll have to turn the t.v. volume all the way up just to hear someone talking on tape. you can also hear the motor turning the tape inside the machine in the background. keep looking around.
Please for warning to all.....do not purchase anything from this business. Lack all the fundamentals that make buying over the web feeling secure.
The Sony Bass Booster headphones that I purchased broke within days. The earpiece cracked and the internal driver separated from the exterior ear-piece. Sony needs some serious quality control improvements.My Sony MDR-NC7 Noise Cancelling headphones seam sturdier.
I've returned this product -- great idea, but it simply doesn't work well. I couldn't get the signal to stay locked on my radio, even when everything was stationary, as in my home stereo. Never mind trying it in the car!
It worked for a while but suddenly when I wanted to make a video I would get "initializing error" in safe mode. It said I had to change the resolution settings but there was no way to access the dash board. I have uninstalled 3 times with no success! The camera works but I have to access it from my computer and I can use it only to take stills. The mic never worked because you would have to get up close to the camera to be heard! It is typical Microsoft garbage. I hear Logitech is good and inexpensive too!
This is my second Maxtor. The first lasted about a week and took all my data with it. I had to piecemeal my files from old stored cd's. The second was used for a while, then I packed it away, not trusting to use it on a regular basis. Last week, I brought it out of mothballs because hit had some data I needed. DOA...dead, kaput, not working. The light just flashes and the computer won't recognize it. After two, I am calling it quits on MAXTOR and would not ever recommend that anyone use it and trust it with any kind of data you would not mind losing. A true piece of crap...MAXTOR.
Take a moment and type this model number into Google and you will see how many unhappy customers there are. No matter what I did, I could not get this router to work. I tried using their website support and after downloading fixes and also attempting to connect to an online link -- which is dead -- I tried contacting their online customer support. I was in the queue for over 5 hours and once it got to 1, the queue started all over again. I never got any customer support from this company. I would never buy a Linksys product again after this experience.
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!
Replacement lamp was not made by Sony. It is an aftermarket lamp. Description implies that it is a Genuine Sony replacement product.
The item is somewhat impracticle. The leather strap in the middle stretches, and the cover doesn't really protect anything. I suggest getting the nylon cover if you are looking for something to protect your player from dust & dirt.
I bought this keyboard to used for surfing the internet from my couch. The basic idea of it is great, it has all the buttons I wanted (shortcut keys, scroll wheel, etc.). However, its painful to type with when it skips letters consistently no matter how fresh the batteries are. Also, moving the cursor with the scroll wheel is a struggle. If you are only looking to use it for a few minutes at a time its perfect but if you want to type an email or use it for an extended amount of time you'd be better off finding something else. I even tried to sell it to a friend for a discounted price but he returned it to me after experiencing the same difficulties. Great idea, poor product, spend some extra money and get one of higher quality.
I bought a Sony ICF CD-815 for my son for Christmas. Worked well, has dual speakers and generally easy to program. All was well until the other night (6 months after purchase) when my son said it wouldn't play CDs any more. Checked out CD's - were OK, cleaned the CD player lens - seemed fine before cleaning, still would not play. CD player makes sounds like the heads are searching and not finding music tracks. CD lamp probably died.3 month warrantee, CD player dead at 6 months.Not what I'd call a high quality unit. From what I read of reviews, this is not an unusual experience. Some die quickly, some take a bit longer than the warrantee period. Some last longer. Like I told my son, "I'm sorry, that is a big bummer!"
do not buy this system. for the money there are much better systems out there.I bought this for my family room mainy for the small size of the cube speakers. The main problem with the system (which bose has corrected by the way) is that the "acoustimass" component (bose's fancy name for a subwoofer) is not active (or powered) which means the base is totally inadequate and is overun by the cubes which have no mid or bass ranges. The result is that you get a very "tinny" sound out of most applications including dvd's. I ended up getting a sony active subwoofer and it sounds much better.In hindsight I would have bought a different brand than bose, but already had to much invested in bose to scrap the system completely, and the size of the cubes is nice. Still pissed that I spent that much money on a substandard system, but hey, got sucked into the bose marketing machine.
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.
I just tried to use this battery pack and it has a problem working with my older HP C200 camera.
The Case Logic Case was a suggested purchase when I ordered my Seagate Portable Hard Drive. When it arrived, it was clearly too small. The 'big' problem is that it cost $8.40 in shipping to return while the item only costs around $10.00. Beware, do not buy this case, if you do, you will not be able to return.
Have had two of them. Why I put myself through the pain and suffering with a second one, I'll never know. I'll be buying a D-link next week to replace piece 'o trash #2. Sure, shelf life is meh, but at least I'll get a year or two without the headaches Linksys has given me.Pro Tip: Avoid this like product like the plague.
So I got this remote in the mail with no instructions to begin with. No big deal. You can find instructions online in seconds. I got the remote to work right away. But this is when I am about 5 feet in front of the camera with it pointed directly at it. When I try and use this remote and stay out of the shot, it just doesn't work. The sensor on the D90 is in between the lens and the grip. Its impossible to get this remote to work when standing from behind the camera. And now I can rarely get the remote to work unless I step completely into the shot.
I am returning this item. I bought it for my husband and he could not get it to work. It would work for 10 minutes, then nothing. Sometimes he could unplug it and plug is back in and it would work. We are not sure what the problem is but think there might be something wrong with the base. However, in all fairness, I will not rate either negatively or positively (had to check a star to get this review accepted). We may have just gotten a "bad" set. We are not sure we are going to reorder this same one. But, will update this review if we do.
How far Polaroid has fallen. Selling this "camera" with the brand name "Polaroid" on it is an insult to the hard work and dedication of all the people who ever worked there. Here are the positives: Light weight, durable, easy to insert and remove the SSD memory card. Here is the negative: TAKES HORRIBLE PICTURES. I mean bad. Really, really terrible. I'll try to link to one of the actual pictures taken with this camera (not sure if Amazon will leave the link intact). Note the 'Fun House Mirror' effect, too: [...]
My cable company provided me with a basic non name-brand router that you cannot buy in the store. Works ok but no extra features. Never had any problems. The Best Buy Rep recemmended the WCG200 V2. I ran home and hooked it up and tested the speed. Slightly faster than what I had before and then in less than an hour it crashed. Lost all connectivity. I turned off my computer and the router and then turned everything back on again. Modem worked fine for about 20 more minutes then crashed again. Repeated the steps and it crashed again after 10 minutes. By the way I was doing P2P Torrent Downloading. I imagine for basic Internet activity this is a good product but not for high speed downloading. By the way I am paying for the premium service Speed in in LA which is very fast. The problem is not the Service Provider but the WCG200. I wasted about 4 hours off my time with this piece of junk. Aferwards, I read the reviews to see what other people had to say. I am returning this for the Motorola SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway (SBG900). I cannot beleive that after being out in the market for 3 years CISCO still has not fixed the problems. Over all the SBG900 is a piece of junk.
Very hard to tell *exactly* what this product is - mfgrpart number would be very helpful. Good price if 1870600,not as good if 1836700. And does "kit" mean full package,while "sgl" means just the bare board (?) for [$$] less?See separate entries for "kit" and "sgl". Confusing!
I've often wondered how many people review things on amazon when they first buy them. Had I done so, i'd have posted only the good, and would have forgotten by the time it got really bad.The good:When I first purchased 2 of these, my first run to a customer went fantastically well. I copied the files via windows explorer to the drive, which showed up in My Computer under windows, as you'd expect, and presto, no problems.The bad:- Sometimes the drive won't turn off by the power button on the front. Sometimes it will. It's like my 2 year old child. It's got an unreasonable and emotionally uncontrollable reaction to what you do.- Customer support is crazy. Crazy! I spent a long long time explaining my problem, what i'd done to solve it, the steps I took and provided a screen shot - only to wait a day and get an automated response - which had nothing to do with the problem, and i'd already reviewed prior to submitting the question because they force you to - and the "person" who responded proceeded to provide feedback and steps that did not address the issue, solve the problem or leave me with the impression that he understood what he was doing.- The first backup performed with their software took overnight - that's fine, it really was 300GB of uncompressed data on a windows drive - but when it was done, it wasn't - their backup software puts it's own "restore" binaries in the directory you created at backup time - and for this one, it didn't. It seems the backup software is unable to backup when you input over 50GB of data at a go. The workaround, though, is to break it up into smaller chunks. PITA when you have a system for "filing" within your windows directories, but livable considering the bigger PITA to backup to DVD :)- The drive makes not so nice sounds when shutting down. Yes, it's a known "issue" - they say it's not an issue, but when you shell out a lot of money on your drive, your heart stops for a moment when you hear a painful clicking sound. You know, the sound your drive makes a day or two before it stops working. Yup, it's that one. For what it's worth, i've had the drives on for roughly a month without a problem - but you should be aware that it'll be a little strange the first time you hear it.The really bad:- The backup software refuses to work. The problem I have is that it wasn't predictable in how it chose to .. stop working. I installed the drive, did a backup. That overnight backup. Which failed. The next morning I did the backup in smaller chunks and when i came back from work, sure enough it was fine. Great. I performed more backups over the course of a week. No problems. Last week I launched the software, selected the folders i wanted to backup, even selected the files - and the software insists on telling me "Please select the files to be backed up". Nothing changes this message. I'd removed the drivers/software, rebooted, reinstalled, uninstalled just the backup software, reinstalled - it doesn't matter - it just simply refuses to work.- The diagnostic tool that their website and their techical support people will tell you to use is useless. When you launch it, it does a SmartScan - which, if things are fine, it says "Pass" and you think "great". The problem is when it says "Info unavailable" - what does that mean? You check the help files, right? There's nothing in there that mentions what it means - or mentions it at all. So I reviewed the responses I got from technical support - which provided me a link - and the information in the link simply reiterated their software help info - which was useless. I'm a self service junkie. I don't want to call you. I don't want to email you. If I have a problem, I want to read the manual, or your website, or your forum. While I don't really believe i'm the first to have a problem with their backup software, I absolutely refuse to believe i must have been the first one to ask what "info unavailable" means. Help me help you help me! :)I think for me the issue is now trust. I think the data on the HD is fine - but considering the application stopped working out of the blue - who's to say the application in each directory I made a backup of on this drive won't stop working too? It works today, but there's no telling if it'll work tomorrow. Yes, I could manually copy the files - but when you're backing up 2TB of data, incremental backups really are the way to go. Another potential workaround is to purchase another vendor's backup software. Which i've done, and not yet tried - but this is wholly not the point. Don't shlep cheap and buggy software off, charge $25 more than the version of the product without it, and market it as "backup software that provides the world in gold" - that's just wrong. And frustrating.As a result, I won't be buying this drive again. I highly recommend you don't either. There are plenty of competing products on the market already, and if you're going to buy someone else's backup software - you might as well buy a hard drive from a vendor that invests in competent online and software support. After all, as of today, what were you spending that extra $25 on?
My Husband got this for me for Christmas in 2006. As others have mentioned, it does have overly sensitive buttons (even on the lowest sensitivity setting) but I quickly got used to that. It did fine for a while, but then if I skipped over several songs in a row, when it played the next song, it would have tidbits of the previously skipped songs mixed in. (kinda funny at first, but then annoying, like it was too confused to skip a few songs) Fast forward to Feb 08, and one day when I turn it on, it is in recovery mode. I went online to download firmware and after about 10-15 attempts, it never could recognize my player was connected. Even the software program it came with did not recognize it (although my computer did recognize it was connected). So I emailed for tech support and was told since it was purchased over a year ago, they cannot help me unless I pay $12.99 for 30 mins of phone help or send it in for out of warranty repair to the tune of $80. So, ok for a year or so, after that not so much. If you buy one, pay for the extended warranty.
Pulled it out of the box, plugged it in and immediately got a delayed write error and then an I/O error.Tried to reformat it to see if that helped and it promptly failed.
i have use the other cartridge of black ink and it just went right threw i can not get it to print out a page with print yeah it prints but nothing on the paper i do not know what is wrong with the thing
I know it was my fault for not reading the product description carefully enough, but I completely missed the "PS/2" in the description and purchased it. And, since I haven't had a computer with a PS/2 connection since days gone by, I had to return it. What was most disappointing was that (even though the box suggested that the manufacturer also carried the same keyboard with a USB connection) I was unable to find it anywhere online. It went back and I had to go back to my search for the perfect mini-keyboard. :-( Finally bought the Microsoft Arc, and it'll do the trick, but I really preferred the size and shape of the returned keyboard in several ways. If anyone knows of where I can purchase the same keyboard with a USB connection, please let me know. Thanks!
"I hate to do this, but I strongly advise anyone against buying these. The plastic is very thin- the individuals holders in the box actually get hung up and bend while opening.... One of the cases came damaged. Since it had been wrapped, I can only assume it was damaged BEFORE it was sent. Worst- if you put a cd in a holder, the only way to get it back off is to break the holder's prongs. The vendor must count on non-repeat customers "
I bought this device expecting full controlling my IPod Video via JVC KD-HDR1 head unit but after installation got only charging and sound transfer from IPod to head unit. VERY disappointed but at list I can listen music.
I have read every negative review and I have to say that I have had the same ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE experiences. As I read them, I just get even angrier and had to write a review with the hopes that at least ONE PERSON will read this and perhaps decide against investing their money into this product. Spend a few more dollars for the sake of your sanity.By far the most incompetent group of people I have yet to encounter and I usually do not get too frustrated with this type of situation. It's the firs time I have ever REALLY YELLED at HP's socalled "support" staff. I'm very frustrated with this product. I must have had to set up my all-in-one 20+ times due to Vista compatibility issues. Horrible. After only owning the HP for 3 months, my fax isn't working - for no apparent reason. To be perfectly honest, I have had so many other issues occur with this device but I am just too annoyed and tired of dealing with it to even go into detail about it. I hope this helps someone make a better decision than the C6180.
I have 3 TTL flashes for Sony, any combination used with this lead did not work.The packaging was damaged, it looked like this was a returned item that was shipped on to me.To return this non functioning item that appears to be second hand I must pay for the shipping, unacceptable.To sum up: It didn't work, it appears secondhand, it cost me even if I get a refund, I am unlikely to use this vendor again.If you Google for "Adorama Dual Off-Camera TTL Flash Sync Cord for Sony" the first result shows you Adorama's product page - with a 1 star review stating that the product does not work; I wonder if I got sent the same lead as the other reviewer????
I'm a very experienced computer user, having started with an MITS Altair back in the 1970s and having had almost everything else since then.I bought a Canon LIDE 50 to replace an aging Astra UMAX scanner.I've been able to make the Canon work mostly with Windows XP, although its supplied software is terrible.I have been completely unable to make this piece of junk work with my Macintosh. It just doesn't work. Period. Canon's support has been useless, and now that I've upgraded to Leopard, I'm told that by Canon that they WILL NOT EVER SUPPORT THIS PRODUCT on 10.5 or newer operating systems.So Canon, kiss my backside. In some years, I spend up to $2M on computer systems on behalf of my employer and clients. You'll never see a dime of it.Have a nice day.
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 !
First my compliments to both Amazon and Garmin, for great customer service and warrenty.The Astro GPS Dog Tracking system worked great in EZ going terrain, however in much of California, we have low hanging trees, thick brush and fence lines. First time I used it, my dogs bayed up a nice boar "151 yards to the north east". The next time I used it, in about two hours of hunting in brushy terrain, my three dogs broke three antenas and destroyed two harnesses.The sending unit with antena, is held by the harness directly above and on top of the dogs shoulders, getting hit (and destroyed) when going through or under these obstacles. The optional way of mounting the sending unit (to the dog's collar) does not work very well either.Garmin was great and willingly sent free replacement parts yet I sent the entire unit back and received a credit. Discussed with Garmin Tecs and they said they are working on another design. They should also come up with a better battery pac system. I anxiously awaiting new design and will reorder if and when available.The current harness/antena system probably works fine for grassland bird hunting yet not for tough cover where dogs are going all out to catch a pig.Hurry up Garmin and get it fixed! Perhaps if they don't come up with another design a competitor will come up with a dog GPS system that will stand up to the test.
In addition to the kit lens, I bought a Canon 50mm f/1.8 macro lens. The third or fourth time I attached it to my camera, it stopped working and displayed the message 'Err 99'. Checking my manual, Err 99 is described as &quot;other error. Please contact tech support&quot;.Doing so, they revealed to me that this error message is &quot;usually a result of attaching a non-Canon lens.&quot; Nevermind the fact that my lens was a Canon lens. The error is debilitating; my camera is fully non-functional and I'm going to have to pay to send it in for repair. The maddening thing is that the error is in the software. The camera operates perfectly fine for the most part; auto-focusing, selecting the aperature and shutter speed are just fine, it's only after it takes a picture and it tries to process it that the error pops up.Nominally a great camera at a great price, but it looks like they haven't developed very good software for it yet. Even when I get it fixed, do I dare attach my alternate lens again? Do I even want to own a camera where the mere act of attaching a lens can cripple it? Either my lens is junk or my camera is junk. wtf?Even more fun is the fact that I bought this camera shortly before moving overseas, and Canon has informed me that my warranty is only good in the country I purchased the camera in. So I have to wait until I head home in 3 months to get my camera fixed, which will be just after I finish my travels to the many corners of the world I bought the camera to photograph. This fills me with an inchoate rage that I do not feel words can suitably express.BOTTOM LINEThis error does not seem to be common, so you can weigh your chances.Otherwise, this camera is beautiful. Part of my rage is due to the fact that I covet it so, and to have it torn from my grasp is like losing a lover!
I received one of these as a gift, after using it for four months I found that disk's I accessed often had severe damage to the edges where this organizer grabs them. This organizer uses a metal clamp to grasp the disk's, while durable this clamp can easily damage very expensive software. A simple coating of rubber would have fixed this major defect!
I bought the 2600 because it plays everything! Well, within 45 days the video output quit working (both RCA & Optic). So now it still plays everything, you just can't see it!
The price is good on this, but I see that the Product Description says:"Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes", and that makes me wonder about the age of this item, b/c they do have a shelf life. Also not sure if this is a new or re-filled cartridge, and if there is a guarantee. I am reluctant to buy without more information, plus at this time there are no reviews.Anybody have info?
I spent THREE HOURS talking to Linksys customer service about this product...only for them to tell me that it wasn't I who was installing it wrong, but many of these products (this type, to be exact), had a chip that made it impossible to correctly install. Good job, Linksys.And did I mention that this was the second wireless router from Linksys that I problem installing?Ridiculous. I hope everyone else's Linksys routers work better than mine did,for I will never purchase a Linksys product ever again.
Got it five years ago at navy exchange in Honolulu.It is okay for what it does, but I don't use it much.
The power button on it doesn't work anymore. So I have to unplug it every time I am done listening to it. It doesn't bother me too much other than I can't use it for an alarm clock like I was hoping to do so.
My wife bought me a .45 wide angle lense to go with my Canon S1 IS digital camera.The pictures on the box showed this lense to be exactly what I wanted - greatly increased view in the picture, limited curving and sharply focused. I took several "test pictures" and they looked fine on my LCD display on the camera. However, when I transfered them to my laptop, they were aweful - very blurry. A very small area in the center was ok, but everything else was quite blurry. I even zoomed in on objects and took pictures with and without the lense. The lense makes the photo useless.I would never buy a Raynox lense.
I bought this tv a couple of years ago and now it turns red and shuts off every couple of minutes, sometimes after a few seconds. Granted I paid about $150 for the tv and it did work well in the beginning, shouldn't it still work after a couple of years.After reading about other people online who have other Phillips brand tv's and are suffering from the same problems that I am, I would say "STAY AWAY"!!
Product lasted 10 days before the prong inside the player for A/C adapter was crushed or broken off. Now there is no way to charge it and no way to have it repaired. Since it was purchased as a Christmas present a month prior to the holiday. It's now to late to have it replaced. I have a very unhappy child on my hands.
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.
Unfortunately this item tries to do too many things and that is its downfall. The laser is not bright enough and drains the 2xAA batteries (would'nt last more than a day's meeting). The wireless mouse is difficult to control and will not replace a regular mouse - the only good feature is the powerpoint control for slide advancement and reversal- works great for that with the two neatly placed buttons. However, if you happen to touch the large central menu button (hard to avoid because of its size and central location) it reverses to &quot;mouse mode&quot; - the two buttons turn to right and left mouse buttons- result the slides will not then advance- if this happens during your presentation- takes some figuring out!THe poor battery life, weak laser and large and wrongly placed menu button make this an undesirable item- coupled with the fact that my first one blew out its circuit after 8 months (4 weeks for replacement and UPS costs)makes it an unrecommendable item.
I was looking for decent quality foldable headphones and decided to buy this item primarily based on the positive reviews on Amazon. I don't know what these reviewers were looking at but for me it turned out to be an extremely poorly made product. Sound quality is relatively fine but the look and feel of these headphones is quite cheap. The plastic parts have sharp edges; the ear piece attachments are flimsy and covered by foam padding found in dollar store headphones. The adjustable head strap is made of thin steel strips and easily catches on hair on your head and certainly not comfortable to wear. Save your money buy something else. I'm sending mine back.
As instructed, I gave AT&T the MAC address and serial number and gave them a week to register it. Then I find out later that I had to go to http://sas.r2.attbi.com to register the modem and make changes myself. After several attempts logging in with my account and registration nubmers, I keep getting messages to call AT&T to make the changes. I was on the phone with AT&T tech support for a whole week and they couldn't figure out why I couldn't get a connection. My computer constantly freezed up and a message kept saying that my Local Area Connection is unplugged. Several times I checked the connection, and everything seemed fine. I tried resetting the modem as well. However, when I plug in my old cable modem, it worked fine. I tried to call Best Data, but found out that they charge an initial fee...for tech support. After hours of frustration on the phone with AT&T, and to no avail, I returned the merchandise. Could be a faulty modem, I'll never know. I finally bought a Linksys...and was hooked up in 5 minutes. Go figure.
I bought these earbuds based on the decent reviews they got from most people. I saw the warnings about the wires fraying when you use these in intense situations like working out. I figured I only need them to listen to my computer while sitting at my desk so I wouldn't need to worry about the wires fraying on me. Wrong! I've used this headphones for maybe 6 weeks just sitting at my computer desk and I already have the insulation totally worn away on a section of wire and now its a matter of time for it to rip and become useless. Apparently the minor actions of just coiling and uncoiling these headphones for starage is enough to wear away the wires over a matter of just 6 weeks! This is in-excusable quality and I expected alot better from Sony.
I moved around the dipole antenna for better reception and one of them broke away from its post for no apparent reason. The movement of the dipole was pretty much effortless and what I would consider normal, so I couldn't figure out why it would break off when no unnecessary exertion was applied. It looks like it could possibly be repaired, or reattached, but after numerous web searches I was unable to locate customer service contact information to address my problem to, and possibly get some assistance. This is very unusual for me as I've used "rabbit ear" type indoor antennas from different manufacturers for years and never once had a malfunctioning or defective product. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because I actually picked up pretty decent HD reception before the dipole broke off, but I still would like to have had it for far more than two weeks before doing so. If it wasn't for HDTV reception I wouldn't have had to purchse this antenna, because my old analog reception antennas still work just fine, they're just not HD compatible. I'd like to add that I also use an ATSC/digital HD tuner rather than cable or satellite reception. Oh well, I guess they really don't make them like they used to.
Merry Christmas! It's a dud! Looks nice but forget about it! Look for something else. After 3 hours of trying to work through error messages (not enough space on computer....it's brand new!) and get the Zune to respond, I then spent another hour on the phone with Tech support. Sorry, no fix...so in 10-15 days, I will supposedly get a 'new' one.....we shall see! I see if I can gonow and cheer up the very disappointed teenager! Thanks Microsoft and Merry Christmas to you too!
bought 2 at WalMart.........worked great for 1 1 /2 years.......ac adapter is out, $44.00 at radio Shack for a replacement......no contact number, Walmart never heard of them???waste of money on another piece of crap Chinese import......buy a name brand.........
Colors are very good but has slight ghost images/blurry letters. May be my older Dell8100 video card but sounds like other buyers have had same problem. If knew then what I know now, would not have bought it.
The Ipod 6th gen is the biggest waste of money i have ever spent. This Ipod Constantly erases all my music, and even when there is music it doesn't play every song. The hard drive is crap DO NOT BUY !!!
Purchased this TV from Walmart, on Feb 1'st. On Feb 13, took it to the repair shop for warranty repair. Was told after 5 days, that the part that it needed was no longer available. And that they would send me a replacement TV. The TV was a 2005 model, manufactured in 3/2006. Was asked to fax my receipt. Samsung gets my receipt and says that it is to blurred to read. Have spent hours on hold trying to get to their customer support about the TV. I feel that since I have called several times to try to get some answers that Samsung is recognizing my name or case number and just ignoring my being on hold. Yesterday was on hold for an hour and a half with music playing in my ear. Monday, I will fax them an 8X10 copy of my receipt that I hope will not be too blurred to read. So things are still up in the air. Was getting the TV for a bedroom, and had plans to buy a 40 inch soon. No way, will I buy it from a Samsung dealer. With all this calling and waiting, my 30 day return policy has passed and I stuck having to make payments on it. I had the TV for about 10 days, and even though it was my first LCD type TV , had to learn about it. I could not turn it on or off, except with the remote. Neither did the controls on the side work. So I can not give any opinion about picture quality or anything..........just want them to send my replacement TV. So beware of needing any repair while in warranty. And if your TV is not working as it should, take it back and do it quickly, and forget about having any warranty work done. Like pulling wisdom teeth.
Got this unit for my parents for Christmas. Well, after 4 returns, we asked the store to replace it with a different brand/model. It was ridiculous! The units wouldn't read the CD's. Would list READ for about 30 seconds, then skip to another disc, list READ again, and so on thru all 5. Then it would say "no disc". Will be complaining to RCA at this point, but not sure how far I'll get. DO NOT purchase this item.
It looks like it is very easy to use. Not sure why people need instructions. A little price, but flexible.Now to the bad part. The mount comes preassemble with the short adapter. If you don't need the extended arm, then you should be fine. If you do need the extended arm, BEWARE!. You need to attach the extended arm with 2 thick screws, not sure what the measurement is, but you need to be VERY CAREFUL. The screws go easy when you manually turn it 2 or 3 times. If it gets stuck, DO NOT USE THE HEX TOOL!!, the screw will get EASLY stuck and you will have an expensive piece of trash.The first screw got stuck half way and because they use another little screw to lock it, I thought that I can probably live with it. Next, I tried to put the second screw; SAME PROBLEM. After the third turn, I tried using the hex tool and it didn't go far this time. Once it gets stuck, the screws and arm are useless. I'll try to replace the whole thing. I thought the first screw was my fault, but both???Buy it at your own risk or ask for a pre-assembled with the extended arm. Didn't bother to try customer support. This mount is made in china, so you get the idea of the quality of the item.So, if you are going to use the extended arm, I'd suggest to assemble it first.
The Sansa E140 is not able to play all secure WMA formats. If you are using Net Library for your audio books, this is not the player for you. The Sandisk help desk confirmed that the unit does not support WMA format 1. Also, the Sandisk help desk is slow and difficult to contact. All online inquires took more than 24 hours for a response and I was not able to contact them via phone.
I have had numerous HP AIOs and my last one, a psc2400 was great. It got fried by lightning last summer and I purchased this one in a rush, basically because it had a document feeder and it was an HP. It constantly thrashes around adjusting itself and is very slow to copy and print. I have a wireless connection and have been on the phone with HP tech on 2 occaisions because of what is basically a software problem. The last time they installed a patch that prevents "sudden uninstall " of the software, which was only one of my problems. It also would not print to the spooler, which also required new software. I have had printers since 1984 and this is the worst. HP stopped making this machine after a short time, and has another almost identical unit with a differen model number. Stay away from this printer, even though now they are almost free.
Still a beta box, If you get much beyond a basic configuration, this box is not for you. Running the latest firmware (1.2) the box crashed several times and had to be initialized. Netgear's technical support states that this box cannot be used a just a VPN server, it must also be used as the network gateway in order for the VPN's to work. Entirely not acceptable.
Horrible camera. I have earned the right to say that after 35 years in photography starting with my education at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, etc. I have owned Leica, Minolta, Pentax and Nikon 35mm systems.This is a camera system for persons who wish to look like professionals by hanging a big fancy Nikon on their neck with the yellow NIKON logo blazing on the neck strap. This is an entry level *ego camera*.It is a great point-and-shoot camera in daylight for average people. That would be those who set to automatic and that is all they ever do.In automatic this will take great snapshots. But that is it. The 18-55mm lens is so cheap you can "buy-it-now" for $10 on eBay. It weighs about as much as a cardboard tube. Has a tiny set of optics the diameter of your finger in it. Real garbage.Want to do macro shots? Forget it! No macro mode as found on other systems. Buy a macro lens? The only AF-S compatible Nikon macro is $780. That nice 60mm macro for $360 is NOT compatible!You cannot use the LCD as the viewfinder. Nikon tech support told me this is only available on the $1700 model! That one feature, without going into a long explanation, is a deal breaker. One of the main advantages of a digital camera is to free yourself from the little viewfinder peep hole.Cheap lens, no macro mode, no LCD view, terrible instruction manual, only 6 mega pixel, no image stabilization...what is to like at all?I returned mine after suffering for 3-weeks and bought a 10MP camera with live view, macro mode, image stabilization, professional quality optics, along with an operating booklet that won't drive me mad.But, if you have to impress people with the iconic NIKON camera this is the cheapest way you can do it. Leave it on "Automatic" and never bother to attempt the results professionals can achieve. Look at the user submitted photos on Amazon. If you think those are acceptable photos you'll be happy with the D40. You won't know what you're missing.
I bought this MP3 player a couple of weeks ago. It was at a good price and has 512 MB storage. It's a good device for playing MP3 files. I have had few problems in that area. Navigation through the contents of the player is easy.What has really ticked me off is playing WMA files. I've bought several songs from MSN music stores. The device is billed as playing these files, but it's quite the exaggeration. I don't know that any WMA file I have bought plays cleanly. Few actually even play. One that does causes the player to hang at the end, forcing me to remove the battery to shut the thing off and then keep pushing the controls to try to get to the next file when I start up, otherwise it will just hang again.I emailed their customer service to find out what's wrong. All they would tell me is that the file must be protected and can't be played. That one file actually does play apparently does not contradict this statement that the file can't be played. That the files play perfectly on other MP3/WMA devices also apparently fails to contradict this claim that the files cannot be played. (The files can't be played. The fact that you can play them does not contradict the fact that they can't be played!) I have repeatedly pointed this out to Coby, but have been totally ignored. I've even tried to help diagnose the problem by pointing out that the bit rate indicated on the LCD is quite a bit lower than the rate actually in the file.So my conclusion: If you are in the market for a pure MP3 player, this isn't bad. But take their claim that it plays WMAs as the joke that it is.
I've had one of these for a month and finally returned it. I bought it to replace my VCR for recording shows when I'm gone. The problem with this thing is it's random if it will record or not. one week it skipped, the next it got 2 of 3 timers, the next it did one of the 3 timers etc. these are an unchangeing weekly timer. This is one of the main functions it was designed for, and it fails at it. Spend a little more money, and get a better name brand.
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.
Whole thing broke down - no way to eject disks. Toshiba repair claiming "lightening or power surge" and refusing to back warrantee (there was no lightening, and if there was a power surge, it didn't affect our computers at all...)
I bought this in April after getting a pair of KLH "twisty" speakers. It ran fine, sounded great and then blew the fuse.I replaced it and it ran fine for a couple of hours, then blew again. Replaced the fuse after checking cable, settings etc.It makes a loud humming noise even without anything hooked up to it, and the heat sink on the amp section gets VERY hot. Won't buy another KLH powered sub again.
It is what you are paying for. Although the hinge quality seemed fairly good, and the appearance is just fine, the hatch seal is poor at best and might with stand a splash now and again. There is a visible air gap between the door and the flange. How much do you like your stereo? I would just pay the extra and get the Pioneer.
I was impressed by the price and features of this new HP product, until I found out it was not compatible with DVD-R.I have to give it 2 stars for HP's decision not to make it clear in their documentation of this product. It is easy to overlook it's omission when comparing DVD recorders.Aside from this shortfall, I have found my other HP products to be adequate performers, and have good customer support behind them. I would trust that the product performs as described, but I cancelled my order due to lack of DVD-R support.If your archiving videos, DVD-RW is an expensive alternative to DVD-R.
I cannot say enough bad things about these if you are going to use them for running. They are made to go on your arm, so one cord is longer than the other. They have a connector half way down that comes with an extender enabling them to be longer and attach to to your waist, but this makes the cord heavy thus pulling them out of your ear. Because the cords are rubber they also bounce a lot when running. I gave them two stars since they do come with multiple size pieces that fit nicely into your ear. If you are going to sit still when using them they are great. If you are planning on using them actively keep looking.
I decided on this card ss it was one of the few cards which claimed to work with NT4 and it had so many positive reviews.The driver installed easily but the card was unable to make a connection with my access point. I know it can xmit and recv since changing the AP's channel instantly changed the MA401's channel automatically. After 3 hours on tech support they finally figured out that there was a more recent driver available. My driver version should have been the first fact they asked for.I attempted to install the upgrade, but the installer crashed repeatedly. Tech support was easy to reach, but the personnel spoke English very poorly and simply followed steps on an expert system without any thought.I do not recommend this product if you are using NT4.
Very disappointed with this purchase. Their Tech Support was pretty good although they couldn't help with drivers for other software. I wanted to capture some old VHS tapes. The capture software supplied was poor, I had other capture software, but none would work with this card because Hauppuage doesn't have any drivers for other capture software .I had many other problems while trying to capture. If I changed to full screen while capturing the software would change channels!I returned the card for a refund and I am looking at other cards.
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.
In building out a DC powered rack,we were looking specifically for a 12VDC powered rack-mountable switch. The unit arrived as a 9V, with attached documentation "included power supply as required" in the specification. So we threw it out, and have ordered a different unit. For a home user, it would make no difference... but if a unit is advertised with power supply specs, then I expect to receive same.
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).
As if they've had an original idea in their head (they haven't, 95% of all they do is just blatantly bad ripoff of Apple products and software), they came out with this worthless hunk of junk. It's 3rd rate joke of Apple-wannabe marketing copy does go well with it's 3rd rate piece of Apple-wannabe hardware which has 3rd rate Apple-wannabe software that may install, will probably crash, and certainly installs M$ malware and can be used by others to program other trojan horses into your machine. By the best (an iPod) or be laughed at by friends.Looking forward to this waste of plastic joining the Dell (speaking of crappy Apple imitators) DJ in the graveyard of so many who try to, but fail miserably, to imitate the best. Good riddance.
After taking almost an hour to cut through the plastic casing this was packaged in, I couldn't believe I couldn't fit any plug into the outlets, despite putting my full body weight into the effort. Upon calling the manufacturer, I was told that yes, it is, at first, very difficult to plug anything in!
My husband suggests maybe our apt is too small and that is why there is all this feedback with the monitor.But that is bologna, I think these are just poor quality. I would like to hear my son while he is just fussing and not in all out tantrum mode. But there is so much static and hiss that these monitors are completely useless.
This thing is useless and boy do I buy ALOT of electronics!!I did everything to get this to work..I finally through it to the side..and got me two jabra a320s
i was disappointed that this product was $20.00! its sound is very low quality and its volume is extremely low. also, if you forget to turn the speaker button to off, its battery runs down in no time!
What a disappointment this printer turned out to be - it is so unresponsive and takes forever to perform a simple function, if it performs it at all. I have owned it for 6 months and it has given me nothing but trouble - I can't get it to scan, the copier function is a pain in the butt and it is pretty slow at printing. Plus it guzzles ink..very disappointing printer from Canon. Wish I had saved my money and bought an HP instead.
The power On/Off button does not work to turn the camcorder on. The zoom is sluggish. I received the unit with missing clamp. I'm returning the unit back to the seller.
Did not work with my i pod would not sync with it. Very disappointed with this product . Would not recommend.
Purchased Canoscan N1220U..but could not get it to operate..maybe the machine was dead on arrival..but after loading software &quot;numerous times&quot;...and calling Canon tech advice (which is not toll-free) several times and several hours of reloading...it still would not operate...Now I'm hearing comments from other sources that it isn't very happy with the new Windows Millenium (ME), which is what I have)...I even downloaded from Canon.com to fix and uploaded again and again..&quot;still dead on arrival&quot;. You're probably okay if you have Win 95, 98, or MAC. Me, I'm going to try HP 5370 csi at Gateway (tollfree). Wish me luck this time around!
I've only had my notebook for 3 months and in this time period I've had the notebook shutdown from overheating, drive errors, files constantly becoming corrupt, program failure, and drive failures. I've sent in the notebook twice now to be repaired only to recieve it a week later. It works fine for 5 minutes then all the problems happen all over again. What really bugs me is that whenever I call the support center the supposed "expert" has me go through repair steps I've done several times before I call them for help. I'm never buying a product from Toshiba again since all they sell are subpar products and refuse to acknowledge their poor performance.
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.
What a huge disappointment. The mini ipod brand new out of the box constantly crashed my computer whenever i plugged it in. I have a brand new computer, windows xp, 1 gig ram, 2 gig processor, 4 high power 2.0 usb connectors. I reloaded the software. I looked for help on all the websites. BEWARE WINDOWS USERS this crashed my xp over and over again. i took the machine back.
Like the rechargable mouse no doubt. But do I put it in the charger every time or what. No support from Logitech on recharging. After doing some research about the battery type myself, which took quite awhile, I found out that your should let the mouse discharge by using the mouse normally, until the red light blinks and then fully recharge, repeating this for three (3) times. This &quot;trains&quot; the batteries. After that I would assume you can put in recharger when done, but I have no definate answer to that. It takes quite a long time to fully recharge.... about 3 hours I think it was. If u want to use your computer... well good luck if you know the keyboard shortcuts. Here is the letter I wrote to Logitech:Hello,In my disgust with the ITouch software, I am writing this to you. Yes, the star trek buttons are totally impressive and disgusting. Did you install the keyboard software so all the buttons would be configured to operate as Logitech intended? Well if you did and your an advid gamer, be prepared to be totally disgusted. Atari, the technical support folks for a number of PC games including Unreal Tournament, confirms that &quot;This software is known to cause issues with several games.&quot;. To make this long story very short...once this software is installed you will be unable to play Unreal Tournament. You'll get a critical error GPF and the game wont' launch no matter how many times or ways you find to install or uninstall the software, including the clean boot method. This was tested on WinXP and WinMe. I will be returning this combo to the store. I'm not paying for buttons and features that cannot be used.Buy the way, the brains at Logitech came up with a solution. Uninstall the software. A big thanks for that solution!!This software has cause problems with my last logitech keyboard also. This was my last Logitech product.
Amazon's site suggests that this case is something that people who buy the Silicon Power A80 portable external hard drive (see link below) also buy. That might be so, but the interior of this case will not accommodate that drive. I'm going to give a couple of the cases from BuiltNYC a shot in hopes of them being large enough to fit the drive.http://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-2-5-Inch-Military-SP010TBPHDA80S3B/dp/B005EWTL7C/ref=pd_sim_pc_1
D-LINK CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS WORTHLESS. UNLESS YOU ARE A NETWORK ENGINEER YOU WILL NEVER GET ALL THE FUNCTIONS (E.G. INTERNET VIEWING) TO WORK. ALSO , ANY PROBLEMS ......LOTSA LUCK WITH D-LINK TELEPHONE SUPPORT. I REALLY TRIED TO LIKE THIS UNIT AND BOUGHT MULTIPLES OF THEM ... AFTER MANY , MANY , MANY HOURS OF FRUSTRATION, THEY ARE GOING ON EBAY. IF YOU WANT "A LIFE" OTHER THAN BEING ON HOLD AND BEING HUNG UP ON AND SPEAKING TO PEOPLE THAT DON'T GIVE A SxxT ABOUT YOU OR YOUR SATISFACTION ..THEN BUY D-LINK. IF YOU VALUE YOUR TIME ...GET ANOTHER BRAND. NUF SAID .
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.
The ipod classic 80gb is my first ipod, and don't get me wrong if it worked properly I would be giving it a 5 star w/o a doubt.First I loved the UI and personally since I never owned an ipod before the clickwheel sensitivity was fine for me. I only address these issues first b/c they seem to be the 'major complaints' from the loyal ipod crowd.My problem arose when about 1/3 of my library wouldn't fully play. Now some songs played w/o problem, but 1/3 would begin to play and at some point during the song it would skip to the next song. At first I figured this was just a minor issue caused by a syncing issue or whatnot. After personally trying to fix by resyncing, and even reimporting a portion of my library to itunes,I decided to do a little research. Upon looking at some ipod forums and even here at amazon I found this was a recurring problem. Upon deciding to take the wonderful apple customer service pages' advise, I decided to fully restore my ipod. The only thing this accomplished was moderately solving my problem by totally destroying my hard disk and eliminating the ability to sync the ipod at all.Needless to say I have returned it for a full refund and will either wait to see how the new Zune 80 gb pans out or wait for a permanent fix from ipod. Which from there website doesn't seem to be in the works since the only place the on the site where it is mentioned is by the other jaded customers.The last thing I would like to say is I would be happy to buy a refurbished 5.5G ipod if the current price on them wasn't rediculously high compared to the superior design (other than firmware) of the classic. I mean come on a $50 discount for the old design with a scratch seeking face and 50 gigs less storage.
I ended up purchasing 3 of these headphones and they only lasted a few weeks. The wires are so thin they short out. My brother bought the same pair thinking I just had bad luck and his did the same thing. They have great sound quality but sony needs to spend a little money upgrading their wires.
I don't typically write reviews but 50% did not work. They look cool but quality sucks. Those that worked had scratches throughout the songs. Even my very cheap blank CDs had better quality. 1 star for looking cool though.
I have had FIVE units since November 2003! I have had the 2500, 1500 and the 1530, all were junk! The 1530 (which I have had two of) did not work from the first day I received them! Cyberhome customer service is about to send me my sixth unit.
This DVR works ok. But when it is recording, forget about changing channels. It is really really slow and takes like forever to even receive any remote clicks.Broadband feature is nice; but USB doesn't come cheap. Its like [...].
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!!
This battery is junk. It has a broken negative wire that I fixed and it will not charge. JUNK
WARNING: DO NOT BUY!!!!This is my first ever review on Amazon, because what I have to say about this product is important enough to share.First of all, I primarily use headphones for watching movies as well as listening to orchestra music, hip-hop and some rock. It is safe to say that I listen to a wide enough variety of sounds to recognize quality when I hear it. I reached for these headphones rather than $10 or $20 ones because I expected moderate quality. I have never been so disappointed in any sound system!!!I have always been impressed by the SkullCandy headphones and earbuds I have owned in the past. But these "Skullcrushers" make me question the SkullCandy brand and their quality control practices. I cannot believe they would even release HEADPHONES which SOUND absolutely horrible.Another review of this product mentioned that it has a "thin" sound, like "5 dollar headphones from the drugstore". This is ABSOLUTELY accurate. Before messing with the extra bass, the headphones only reproduce the highest frequencies (which sounds awful). It also sounds like these high frequencies are being played through a tube.Once you flip the switch and start adding extra bass, it sounds like horrible high frequencies mixed with the most terrible rattling bass you have ever heard in your life. Another negative review mentioned that it could maybe be ok if you only listen to Rap with lots of bass and dont care about quality. I disagree, I listen to Rap and sometimes the bass is one of the more important parts of the sound. Even if you ignored every other frequency in a Rap song and only payed attention to the bass line, it is AWFUL AWFUL BASS.Someone said they are the best headphones they have ever owned. That must be a typo. Or maybe these are the ONLY headphones they have ever owned. Or maybe it wasn't a typo, and a SkullCandy salesperson was writing the post.Anyone who compares multiple headphones (from cheap or expensive brands) and disagrees with the negative reviews for this product must either be confused or promoting SkullCandy on purpose. I cannot imagine that someone would be able to listen to these headphones and NOT hear the awful quality we are describing on these negative posts.I am disappointed in SkullCandy for not taking their reputation more seriously.
The brown and orange wrapper TDK that was replaced by this product is the product that works. I have used it for several years and it is the reason I was buying some more when they were offered by Amazon. I had bought 300 at Fry's Electronics here in San Diego and knew they did not make useable copies. That"s why I say they make good paperweights. The first group I got from Amazon when I was trying to get the brown and orange wrapper ones was the black ones and I was allowed to return them for a refund (less a 15% restrocking fee). I actually called TDK directly and got the information on the number for the brown and orange wrapper ones (the number I can't remember) and was told that Amazon had them on sale. I got 300 from TMall so knew they were available and worked. I ordered 600 from Best Deal Supply assuming I would get the same thing. Unfortunately, they sent me DVD's with no TDK name. I returned 300 of them (they sent 50 pack spindles instead of 100). In short this product is just gathering dust because I know they won't make useable copies.
First I think it's crap that this thing is suppose to hold 50 hours of recorded shows but not continuous hours like, say, a 4 or 5 hour show (like some of the shows on Sirius are).Anyway, my reciever will work fine for days and then one day I'll come home, turn it on and... nothing. It's like it's been wiped clean. No background graphic for the channels, no station names and best of all no sound at all. I got online and updated the software and (eventually) it worked again. Sometimes I can just take out the battery to reset it and that'll work, too. This adorable little quirk has happened enough times now that I could just as easily smash the S50 with a sledgehammer and not waste anymore time with it.But if and when it does work it sounds good.
God, the price of this is just so insane!! only get it if you're going to buy one helluva lotta games. Otherwise it's just smarter to get a 1 GB stick
I am pleased with my over all experience with Amazon.com, however the Rainmaker Group company is a rip-off. I ordered on November the 11th, and NEVER received the product. One week before Christmas I re-ordered from another company through Amazon. For future reference...look at ratings before you purchase.
never worked. seriously, right out of the box - it never worked. you've got to be kidding me. I'm not kidding you - it NEVER worked. it didn't break after one play, or two plays. it didn't work.....ever.
The only good thing I can state about this item is the option to do black & white internally. That was nice. Within 2 months of purchase the charger stopped working completely so I couldn't charge it. Also almost every picture I took blurred unless I had perfect lighting. I purchased this camera from Office Depot which I also highly recommend not doing. When I told them about my problems with the camera (I bought a protection plan and was completely lied to about the perks of the plan) they told me I could wait a year (or at this time 10 months) to get a gift card for the store for the amount of the camera... so I had to go out and spend extra money to replace this camera. A lot of effort for a camera I wished I had never purchased.
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).
While this is a very elegant solution I found that in actual use each time I hit the slightest bump the Nano would disconnect from the unit. The car is an '88 BMW so maybe the stiffer suspension in this car was a factor. I wish it worked!
I am writing to warn potential buyers of this unit.I purchased the targus PAPWR300U for a 3 week business trip overseas. Half way through the trip the AC portion of the adapter failed leaving me without power for my notebook for the remainder of my trip. Upon returning home I exchanged the unit.Three months later, while on another business trip, I plugged in the replacement unit to find that it too had failed. Only the AC portion of the units fail. The DC section continues to work.I sure do love it when it works but I'd never waste my company's money on it again.
I've had this router for about three years now, it's worked great and it can support a lot of devices. I mainly use it for my ps3 and wii. The only problem that really irks me, is that Everytime there is an update for something on my ps3 or wii or our blu ray player, it disconnects in mid update and won't re connect unless I restart it. I don't know if mine is just old. Or it's this brand of router. I don't know much about routers or ip addresses or whatever but. I've been looking to get a new router that doesn't drop connection Everytime mynps3 or laptop is started
I paid way too much for this item. The price dropped on line by over $30.00 right after I found the dented box at my doorstep two days after I ordered it. Then I hooked it up and found that it could not play DVD's too. I put in 5 music CD's and half way through the first CD and second song it made a weird thumping noise and was spinning out of control. I removed the 5 CD's unplugged the thing and put it back in it's box. I still have not heard from the company 'Video & Audio' Center about what they will do.What about you Amazon? How do you protect your customers?
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 had high hopes that this would bring in digital channels better than my old rabbit ears or the other passive HD antennas I have tried. But no such luck. It does bring in a couple of distant channels more consistently than my rabbit ears, but fails to bring in three public TV digital channels that the rabbit ears capture. I moved up to the Winegard SS-3000 amplified antenna, and that did the trick, although it seems overpriced. Reading the reviews here, it makes me wonder how many people assume that they need a digital antenna to bring in digital channels and never try their old one, since the old ones seem to do almost as well with most channels.
This router name actually groups 5 models as of 2009 which are completely different. Mine actually doesn't even have a detachable antenna.Many problems with voip/sip devices, firewall doesn't properly turn off or accept rules, and some other minor annoyances...
This product was recommended to me and I had troubles getting it to work. When I contacted Linksys to get assistance they informed me that this product is out dated and not even being produced any longer. It was a big waste.
I frequently buy older lenses and I had a few I needed to service. I didn't want to spend a ton on a spanner so I bought this one. I was familiar with Micro-Tools and read the good things about this tool so it seemed like a no brainer.This tool is a pain to adjust. It ALWAYS hangs-up when you try to slide it which translates to taking an eternity to size the tool to the ring. The tips are also a bit on the large side. Fit fine on some, like the rear rings on medium format lenses. But do not fit smaller, more delicate front trim rings well at all. I will likely have to file and shape the tips a little before I consider using this on those. I was also surprised, seeing how pristine the tool looks in the images, that mine arrive with a bit of surface rust on it. And it was of course on the guide rods so that exacerbated the adjustment problems.I would not recommend this to anyone that frequently does camera repairs. It might do ok for non-delicate work, but it will not be seen near my lenses ever again.
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.
This product didn't work from the first time that I plugged it in. Couldn't even get the battery to charge. The manufacture promised me a new one but I'm not holding my breath waiting for it. In spite of the fact that he got my money, the vendor didn't want to have anything to do with the problem. Like they say, you get what you pay for.
I liked the quality of construction and materials and having the shorter attached cord for use with an iPod plus the extension for use with the amplifier was nice. Sound in the mid and upper registers was nice - smooth and spacious - but the lower register was muddy and reverberant. The biggest problem was the tightness of the headband. After 30 minutes, my ears hurt! I had read about this in other reviews, but since I have a small head I thought this would not be a problem. It was!
In this world, many people (including myself) live in cities. Big ones. The like where there's a radio station on 88.1, 88.5 and 88.7. I researched if the mighty 300W iRock was worth it and finally bought it for nineteen bucks at a Radio Shack. Guess what? It doesn't work! First I thought it was the battery, but oh no... it was the iRock. I couldn't come to terms with the idea that an item recomended by Apple for it's iPod would be such a cheap contraption.I shall rate this... mmmhhh... thing... two stars, because if you're far enough from a city (like driving around Hawaii's Big Island) or have a really expensive digital tuner it does work.For us citizens of the great cities, there should be a better alternative
I have no opinion on the performance of this unit since I required the optical digital output to complete the installation of this unit to my receiver. (My receiver has one coaxial digital-audio input which is already occupied by the cable TV's signal but two unused optical digital-audio inputs). The specs for this unit promises an optical digital-audio output, but this DVD player has none.
I bought the Canon Mp830 about 1 year ago and it worked well for the first 9 months BUT it used a ton of expensive color ink. At first I couldn't understand why my color ink cartridges were always running out when I mainly used it for B&W; faxes and copies. When I checked into it, I found that this printer doesn't use Black inck to print Black - it uses all the colored inks to make its own Black - at a huge cost to the poor owner that has to keep buying all the ridiculously expensive colored ink cartridges!Finally I got the dreaded Error 5010 that so many people have commented about and for which I can not seem to find a way to reset the machine. The good thing about this printer crashing is that it is saving me a huge amount of money on colored ink.Don't buy this printer. Don't buy a Canon.
I purchased this unit thinking I'd be able to replace both my CD player and my DVD player - no such luck. Instead of a 7-disk carousel, this unit is comprised of 7 individully moving blades that hold each disk. The unit is very noisy, changing disks is much slower compared to carousel units and the blades are prone to jam. In less than a month of sporatic use, I lost digital output and 4 disks became trapped inside. If you can, avoid this DVD player.
I burnt a cdr with a bunch of mp3 in it. It displays the song that it is playing but it won't play. Then I tried to burn a cdrw with a bunch of mp3's and it won't even read it. Also, I noticed that a line within the lcd that is missing. So I returned it for another one today and see how it goes.Assuming that the unit works, I am happy with it. The unit has a remote, nice earphones, very compact, sleek and price is reasonable.
I demand more accountability on the part of manufacturers and their affiliates. It is shoddy workmanship to put out a product that partially works sometimes, this one needs work and I do now appreciate buying something to find that I am the guinea pig consumer the product is being tested on. Get the software and device functioning consistently and correctly all the time and I can then give a great recommendation. Failed is not praiseworthy. One star means D for a grade.
Purchased this model almost exactly two years ago. Died today for no apparent reason. The unit is completely unresponsive and has definitely had only light usage.....Not telling anyone not to buy it, but I expected longer than two years.
I'm a MP3 Player fanatic, my mother got one of these Ipods for christmas and I had to set it up for her.....There are much better mp3 players out there. Very simple to use, plug and play. This ipod makes you do so many things prior to playing, it will drive you nuts. Particularly if you are used to just plugging a player in your computer and listening. This Ipod makes you download software and set up your ipod, where others do not.It is also clunky and feels cheap. Other players less expensive than this give you the ability to see what songs are playing, this one does not.Cheap cheap cheap.
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.
At the same time that I purchased the Axion AXN6070A 7" Portable DVD Player for my kids, I also purchased the Phillips PET824 8.5" portable DVD player for myself. The Phillips is in a different league than the Axion, and if you're a traveler that will rely on the battery life of the portable DVD player, then you definitely don't want the Axion. The Phillips is a bit more expensive, but it has everything and more than you could want out of a portable DVD player.Both the Phillips and the Axion LCD screens are crystal clear. You lose a little definition as you move side to side (as with most LCD type screens), but nothing too drastic that would warrant a complaint. The Phillips PET824 has an 8.5" screen and the Axion a 7" screen. The 1.5" difference is not dramatically different, but the larger Phillips screen does enhance the viewing experience.The sound is fair on both the Phillips and the Axion without headphones, but I don't think that the idea was to use the units without them. Sound is fabulous on the Phillips with a good pair of headphones, and just okay on the Axion; your iPod headphones will do just fine for either unit (and if you don't have a pair you'll need to buy one because the players don't come with any). Both have two audio output jacks, and a 3-way splitter (not included) worked fine on both so that 4 people could watch and listen at the same time with headphones.Here's the big difference between the two units: Battery Life.I've gotten almost 7 hours out of the Phillips' battery, and the Axion's battery gives you less than 2 hours. Therefore, if you're an airline traveler or just want to bring your player somewhere that you can't use either the car adapter or the DC adapter, then you absolutely don't want the Axion; you want the Phillips.On a recent airline trip the Axion--after a full charge--conked out after less than two hours...that's not even a full movie in most cases.The Phillips' battery is a bit bulky. You'd think that with today's technology they'd be able to slim it down, but you can't complain about the 6+ hours of life you get with it after a full charge. The Axion's battery is smaller and more lightweight than the Phillips, but what can you do other than watch a few SpongeBob episodes with less than two hours of battery life. The Phillips PET824 is good for at least 2 full-length features before charging and that's awesome for long trips where you can't use the DC adapter or car adapter.The car adapter on both the Axion and the Phillips work great and they both have long cords. So no need for the battery on car trips. The Axion at best might be a nice, less expensive alternative if you won't be taking your portable DVD player to places that require battery use.Both the Phillips and the Axion fit in my small briefcase, and they're both relatively light. The Axion is a feather compared to the Phillips. Amazon sells cases for the units that can mount on the back of the driver or passenger seats. The case I got also mounts in between the driver and passenger seats. I'd highly recommend a case for your player. I went with the Case Logic Koskin DVD Player Case.All in all....The Phillips PET824 was a much more satisfying purchase for me. For my purposes, the Axion just won't do for airline trips, and that's a major requirement; hence, the Axion is a major disappointment. But as I said earlier, the Axion is certainly a viable alternative if you don't mind sacrificing screen size and you don't plan on the need for battery power.Choose your view.
If you need something which you will use may be 5 mins in a day, then go for it... My ears hurt after 10 mins of use...
Nice antenna, works well now for HDTV but might be of limited use once the stations switch back to VHF in February.Update: I tried the antenna again after the TV stations have settled on their final frequencies and it's not very useful. In Phoenix statons 8, 10 and 12 have gone from UHF back to their VHF channels using new HD transmitters which makes this antenna worthless. It doesn't work as well as a simple rabbit ears so save your money and either get a better VHF/UHF combo antenna or a cheap rabbit ears at the dollar store.
This was an absolutely wonderful device, but only for the 8-9 months when it actually worked. Once it failed, it was impossible to get any response from the manufacturer, despite 12 month warranty. Too expensive for a nine-month rental hard drive.
Less than poor design. The fuel adjustment lever is a silver-painted plastic part: it's lower portion is a toothed ring which easily falls off the (true) metal gas flow gear inside the torch housing. There's no retainer nut to hold the ring on the gear, only friction, and far too much mechanical play. Once the ring comes off the gear the torch is unusable. After 2 uses the housing had to be taken apart to re-mate the parts and adjust the locking button, a process that has been required several times in the past 18 months. The igniter also stopped working after the first repair.I went out to use it today and found it broken again, and that was the last straw. I don't have 30 minutes to fix the tool each time I want to use it, so into the garbage it goes. You'll need all 4 of these to last a year. This is the worst piece of engineering I've seen in a long time. Don't waste your time or money on this one.
there is no clear effect on pics more than protect the lens. It is not a good deal
These are the worst clamshell CD holders I've ever seen. Cheap, don't stay closed. Should be avoided.
I've owned this unit for about two weeks. It had all the features I wanted, but I am disappointed by several things. 1) There is quite a delay between PRINT from the computer and when the job actually starts on the printer, maybe a minute. Mine is setup using the WiFi feature. It's not a warm-up thing. EVERY print job is delayed. Print 5 things, wait 5 minutes. Unacceptable IMHO. 2) My unit has a faint buzzing sound that is rhythmic, "buzz, buzz, buzz." Annoying when I am trying to write or concentrate on something. 3) Copy or scan is incredibly noisy, all kinds of clicks, whirs, rollers, etc. I have to leave the room if I'm on the phone. Print quality and features are great for the money. But these disadvantages mean a trip back to the store with my return slip.
This clip is so tight that when its fitted into my passport 9500xi, it pops off when I try to attach it to the visor.
Although the product descripstion is exactly what you get. I did not like the way it fit the Ipod. Also The silicone that goes over the track wheel makes it very hard for the track wheel to recognize that it is supposed to be doing something. In the end I decided to chuck the case and leave the Ipod caseless.
This product does not fit the Treo 650. It arrived in a bag clearly labeled Palm Tung T5, with no reference to the Treo. The seller may enjoy advertising that it works for the Treo as a way to sell more product, but it's not even close. It doesn't even fit into the phone! May work for Tung, but steer clear for Treo 650.
I bought this and at first it seemed to work OK, but after 2-3 weeks of use, it just stopped working!Since I live out of the USA, it would be too expensive to return it, so I can't say anything about their warranty.
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.
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.
When I first opened the box, charged the battery, and turned this camera on everything seemed to work. So I put it away unused until a vacation 4 months later (just past the labor warranty period of course), and then I got the now famous "lens cap" error and it was useless. I tried all the 'reset' and leaving the battery off advice - and nothing.I looked on the JVC support website (look under Customer Notification) and found a program where they are fixing this problem on TWENTY SEVEN different models for free. This model (GR-DF430) isn't listed as of this writing but it's clear from a quick Google search that it is a VERY common problem with this model and others as well.I called JVC's tech support number and they said they wouldn't fix my model for free because it's not on the list. So now I have to either pay who knows how much to fix the defective piece of junk or just use it as the paper weight for which it seems better suited...I'll never buy JVC again and would advise the same.
Thought I was getting a good value and found out that I got taken!!
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 bought this for use with my Ipod Touch and it doesn't recognize the ipod at all - it is useless for me......
This is a quality product, but it did NOT work for me. My Pentium4 2.53GHz computer has had a similar Intel cooler/fan atop the CPU since I built the system years ago. The fan became noisy, so I purchased the MASSCOOL as a replacement.The MASCOOL fan is quite, the finned aluminum cooling block comes with thermal paste pre-applied, and installation is very easy due to the included metal clips.PROBLEM: My system kept shutting down after 3 or 4 minutes of run time. Apparently, the MASCOOL cooling block is not actually contacting the CPU as it should. My computer's voice prompt CMOS kept saying, "System will shut down due to excessive CPU temperature" (or words to that affect), and then it shut down.Upon removing the unit, the pre-applied thermal paste appeared completely unmarred, indicating that the underside of the cooling block did not actually contact the CPU as it should.I reinstalled the original Intel cooler/fan, and the computer is running normally again.
When this printer was announced by Canon, I was excited and couldn't wait to buy it. The workflow and features are so apealing but it has gloss problem. Let me give a bit of a background.When Epson 2200 came out, I rushed to store and bought it and found out that when printed on a premium glossy paper (simigloss and premium luster ok), the deep black parts of the photo are matted and when viewed in angle from the side the black parts appear almost negative. The paper itself is undoubtedly glossy but the gloss is gone once printed. (Yes, I selected the right type of paper in the print option.) Later, I bought a smaller Epson printer R800, the problem has been solved because the gloss-optimizer ink has been added.The reason I'm bringing this up is because I think Canon is playing catch up with Epson. Canon PIXMA Pro9500 has exactly the same problem as Epson 2200. The glossy paper become dull once printed. The black parts are matted and you can see discontinuity. It's almost like somebody colors the black parts by hand with matted ink.This is the most expensive printer on the PIXMA PRO PROFESSIONAL INKJET PRINTER product line. The reason I bought this printer is because I want to be able to print true B&W; photos. Epson R800 has a problem mixing colors so a B&W; photo comes out very unpredictably sometimes with warm tone, others with cool tone - never true B&W.; PIXMA 9500 does a decent job because it has gray, matte black and photo black ink. B&W; and gray come out beautifully, the problem with the black parts being matted is still there but less (than color photos).ICC profile works well. It automatically detects embeded color profile. Easy Print Pro software (both stand-alone and plugin for photoshop) works great and very intuitively. I printed Canon RAW (cr2) with Adobe RGB color profile in Photoshop the color comes out very accurate.I won't review other features because they are great. However, I can't get pass that the print quality is poor. For $850, this is a major rip off.I don't recommend this printer to digital photographers.Note:I just did more research and found that only Epson R800 and R1800 and HP Z series have a gloss optimizer which eliminates this very gloss differential problem. Both Epson R800 and R1800 are not designed for B&W; photos. Epson R2400 will do B&W; but it has the same gloss differential problem. I guess we can't have it all. For $850, Canon PIXMA Pro 9500 should have included a gloss opitmizer in this model design. I should have researched thoroughly before I bought this printer.
Don't bother with this printer. It rarely feeds the paper through correctly, it rarely even recognises that there is actually paper in the feeder, it says that the ink cartridge is low when in reality it probably isn't.I could go on and on.Just. Don't. Bother.
I bought the Linksys WRTSL54GS, and updated it with the latest firmware (2.06), the signal reception is poor, compared to my old WRT54GS router. If you go to a different room, you can see the "Link Quality" and "Signal Strength" indicators to fall to 11 Mbps or less.In general, don't waste your time and money on this.
Be advised, while the title makes it appear like this is an HP product, it is another generic junk cartridge. These guys should be thrown off Amazon for false advertising. This product is not by HP. This is the second time I've ended up with generic cartridges from Amazon - the first didn't print at all and this one prints crookedly. I'm always a fan of not paying for brand names but in this case, this company is blatantly lying about the product and it doesn't compare to the real deal.
[...]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 purchased this armband to hold my Nano during workouts. The band barely fits my arm and tends to slide down the arm while running or cross training. Looking for a replacement right now.
besides the high price, my monitor would not turn on. after hours of trying to talk to a human being, i finaly reached someone, and was disconected. it took over a week to get through to them and know how to fix my monitor. i don't recomend anything that has &quot;SONY&quot; written on it
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....
The specs listed (size) is incorrect. I spend hours searching for a case smaller than 11.5" they said it was 11.2 inches I ordered it and they sent me one 11.5 inches. Very Dissapointed.
Printing at home is a hassle with every printer. No exception here. It's nearly impossible to print to this thing with a PC, even if you're connected by USB. Even from a Mac it's rare that I can successfully print using wireless. Sometimes it will work, then without changing a thing, next time it no longer works. Pretty much always a frustration. Pretty much always involves steps you shouldn't have to take. Scan/copy functions are just about as easy as you'd expect, however. I like that you can plug USB memory right into the front. I like that you can plug memory cards directly into the front. It's got some nice features, but printing...still not there.
So when I went to purchase a portable hard drive - more specifically the Silicon Power Rugged Armor A80 1 TB 2.5-Inch USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Military Grade Portable External Hard Drive SP010TBPHDA80S3B - Amazon suggested I buy this case to go with it... and I did... but it doesn't fit...too wide. Pissed. It's a good case for other things I'm sure.
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.
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.
Belkin advertises their F8T041-B Blutooth Mouse as compatible with Apple products if you have OS 10.2.6 or above, but it is not full featured. Don't be lured into thinking it has 4 buttons plus a scroll wheel. After 15 days of email and a 50 minute phone call, I was told by their support staff that my 2 buttons and the scroll wheel is the best it can do.Okay, so they don't make all the features for Apple that they do for Windows users, what else is new? My only gripe is that it is advertised on their product box and elswhere that it works with OS X. It doesn't mention that if you pay the same amount of money and use it on an Apple computer you don't get all the features.I had to pay shipping to receive this product and now must pay to return it. None of that money will be returned to me. I hope Belkin makes a lot of money making products for OS X. But I also hope they make the products up to the grade of their advertisements.
I received an error when I tried to load the software on two different computers at work. I also tried with my laptop at home... after a very long upload period.. it worked. It calibrated fine and I scanned about 10 cards and then it stopped recognizing the text. I re-calibrate 6 times and couldn't get it to work again. Now I am going to return it.
I own a SONY DVD Player/Recorder. I purchased a 100 pack TDK 1-16x.Out of the 100 disks at least 40 were coasters. I read some of the reviews written here but about 60 of them did work.Now I have purchased SONY disks but I will never purchase a 100 pack again. I do not have any patience left.
A classic example of rushing a product to market before it's ready. It freezes my G4 if I try to start it with the dock plugged in, and gives me an erroneous power warning otherwise. And my 8-series HP printer will only work with an out-dated 6-series driver. I explained all this to tech support, and the reply was, &quot;Oh yeah, that doesn't work.&quot; They're supposedly working on a fix that was supposed to be ready a month ago. When will computer companies learn to fix products before they sell them?
I bought this item 6 months ago and doesn't work now. I have to cut the power to see if im lucky and play a CD when is reconnected. I dont have a near option for send it for service, so I prefer to buy another CD Changer, but of course another brand.
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.
THIS STYLUS WORKS BUT THE COLOR IS NOT CRIMSON RED OR EVEN WHAT IS PICTURED. THE COLOR IS MORE OF A BRIGHT PINK. I WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT IT DOESN'T GO WITH MY RED COVER AT ALL. I ORDERED ANOTHER FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY.
Hey...it's the cheapest one out there for the cost. I purchased mine here on amazon for $95 after rebates. I'm a young celebrity photographer and my shots of Charlize Theron &amp; Marla Maples were taken however later they were unviewable. Downloaded into computer and it scrambled the images. The head was at the bottom of the photo and colors were highly distorted. As a regular consumer, it's ok but the shots I take need to be recorded correctly. Out of 300 shots in 2 hours about 50 were shot. If you want to talk, email me at mrandrewlee3@yahoo.com. I have to buy a more dependable one now. Maybe I'll go back to Sandisk or Lexar.
This plan ONLY covers mecanical and electrical failures. It DOES NOT cover "normal wear and tear" as stated in the table. I called the company and they say it does not cover normal wear and tear. Now I get to wait 8-10 weeks for a check instead of an instant refund.... Bad deal!
The Sony Fontopia Headphones have great sound quality and they basically block out any noise (which is nice on a flight with screaming babies). However, the rubber attachments fall off really easily and I've already lost two. The headphones come with a case to hold the rubber attachments, but it pops open all the time. The cord is way too long if you're just walking around town listening to your mp3 player. I would recommend buying a different set of headphones. I'm not very happy with these.
Everything about this camera is great, the picture quality is excellent, it's small, it's not too heavy, that is until you start taking pictures with the flash, it's a catastrophe. If you take a picture with a flash it will take about 2-3 seconds to write to the memory card, then the screen will turn off while the flash recharges for another 5-8 seconds. Too many people here glossed over that particular fact and it's really a deal breaker, because for the same price you can buy a Canon elph, one of their S series cameras like the SD200 and the picture quality is better, it uses rechargable batteries not AA's and it doesn't have this ridiculous flash lag. The flash lag on this nikon 4600 is totally unacceptable, if you add up the numbers you're looking at 7-11 seconds per picture, and if you choose not to use the flash then you won't have a usable picture, because the picture won't come out dark it will come out blurry, which makes no sense but that's what happens. This camera was a gift and I feel bad i gave it to someone, my regular camera is a Kodak DX7440 and it shoots pictures instantaneously with no flash lag it costs about 50 dollars more.
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.
First of all I don't see any reason why you could not ship this item to Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA and if you can ship a book you can ship this type of merchandise. It is not nuclear material is just a transmitter.The thing failed in four hours of use. I had to open it to make it work again, still with difficulty. After that it has been working as I expected.
I bought this keyboard after having a great experience with my previous roommate's Logitech Wireless keyboard as a controller for our living room PC/Media station. We could sit accross the room and control the PC on our big screen tv perfectly. I browsed around and ASSUMED incorrectly that most wireless that has been made recently should be the same. HUGE MISTAKE. This setup barely reaches farther than the advertised six feet which comes no where close to making it to my couch. So in essence i have a worthless 100$ keyboard that I bought with such haste that my new roommate threw out the box before I could test it.DO NOT BUY THIS if you need or want it to go anywhere actually off your desk. If i wanted something to stay on my desk id save the 50$ and buy a corded setup.
I've used six of the Dataproducts color toner cartridges over the past eight months:2 worked as well as the genuine Epson product;2 produced inconsistent results, with frequent clogging of the ink jet nozzles, streaking, and spotting;2 were received leaking in their protective sealed plastic bags and had to be returned (one was actually a replacement for the other; Amazon.com's support staff was very helpful and understanding, by the way!).A 1/3 success rate isn't worth a few dollars in savings (therefore the 2 star rating). Of the dozen or so Epson cartridges I've bought, only one showed occasional poor quality output; 11/12 are far better odds, especially for small business use.The Dataproducts black/white toner, however, has shown consistent and good results ... so far. I've only bought three of these to date.
I've been using the C310 for a while now, and I absolutely love it. A friend of mine was really impressed with it and wanted one of his own. Unfortuntely, the C310 was discontinued in favor of the C710. So he bought one of those. He returned it soon after.On paper, the C710 looks great. A really nice list of features. And the hardware may in fact be superior to the C310. But the software was a huge, HUGE disappointment.The mapping and guidance software on the C310 is a joy to use. It's not without its flaws but they are minor, and on the whole the application looks and feels much more polished. The graphics for the maps in both 2D and 3D view are wonderfully clear, and the refresh speed as you're driving is nice and smooth. There are lots of useful features and a well-organized menu. The voice prompts while you're driving are nice and friendly too.The software on the C710, on the other hand, is ugly as can be. The maps do not show enough detail when you are zoomed out even a little, and the interface is very frustrating to use. And the voice guidance is downright harsh.Whereas the C310 has polished, well rounded software, the C710's software looks amateurish by comparison. It does what it's supposed to though, and if I had never seen the C310, I might not complain so much about this one. But considering it's supposed to be the latest and greatest, it definitely feels like a giant step back.If you look hard enough, you may still be able to find a C310 for a lot less money. If you can do without the bells and whistles of the C710 (traffic, video, bluetooth) and all you're looking for is a good, solid, easy-to-use GPS device, don't waste your money on this thing.
Looking at all of the reviews, they are either 1 star or 5 stars. This indicates the quality control of this product is non-existent.All three parts of this monitor had defects and flaws from the moment it was plugged in. One receiver was extremely staticy, the other wouldn't even work without being tapped first, and the base station had quirks with the light. The light is supposed to stay on for 15 minutes and it didn't even stay on for 15 seconds. When activated again, the light flashed like a strobe light.This product is clearly poorly made and is NOT worth the money. More importantly, it is not likely to be reliable at doing its job...monitoring a baby.
The size and metal body were too cool to ignore. I got a killer deal since this was on clearance, but a week later, it went back to the store.Why? Because I get horrible, random white spots appearing in photos. There was no rhyme or reason for them, though I think they were caused by reflections.I also had many problems with auto focus and constantly had to adjust the scene mode and flash to get a decent picture. Sometimes pictures would look great and other times they would be blurry, as if the camera couldn't figure out what to focus on.The LCD also fails to "gain up" in low light, making it difficult to frame shots in less than adequate lighting.On the plus side, the size and speed are fantastic. I would recommend looking at the newer T50 and T100 models, as Sony has addressed these issues. The CyberShot DSC-N2 is also a terrific alternative.
After reading other reviews, I was really looking forward to getting these headphones. The design is ok and the portability good, but the sound quality was no better than the $10 cheapo headphones I had been using. Don't get me wrong...for the price, I wasn't expecting Bose. But I did expect some decent sound. You can't play certain songs because the bass makes the speakers rattle really loudly. And I don't mean hip-hop or rap base...ANY base, country, pop or whatever. When I first heard it, I thought the sound was coming from somewhere in my room. If I had to do it over again, I would invest another $20 bucks and get something better. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the design...but that's useless if the sound sucks.
This was a great camera for the whole two weeks it worked. I had similiar problems as the previous reviewer - flaky performance, full batteries not recognized, etc. Since this is the second faulty Polaroid 1100 camera that I have received, I am not giving it another chance. If you are willing to risk it, this is a good entry-level camera. The resolution is great and it is very easy to use.
I bought two Maxtor 250GB hard drives in April of 2004. Other than some quirky connection issues on one of my computers, they have both performed fine.That is, until yesterday when for no apparent reason, one of them stopped responding. If it is powered down and turned back on, it simply will not "spin up" and the blue light never flashes. So, now I will have to try to get the data restored on my own. How convenient that Maxtor doesn't offer any data recovery services.If I am going to have to backup important files to CD or DVD, then what on earth is the point of having one of these?What a sad dissapointment. I will not be purchasing anything made by Maxtor ever again.
I rolled a dice and ordered one few weeks ago. I was hoping I won't get a defective unit reported here and at avsforum. Well, I had no such luck. I immediatelly noticed a buzzing sound coming from the back of the unit last week when it was delivered. I called Samsung right away and was put on hold for second level support. The second level tech (Chris) asked to put the phone over it so he could hear it himself. Then he proceed to tell me he could not hear anything therefore there is nothing he could do about it. Of course he also mentioned noise is common for plasma screen. Today I found out that regular phone only carry frequency up to 4 Khz. That buzzing sound is for sure way above that therefore he won't be able to hear anything. I will call them again to see if they will stand behind their product.Other than buzzing sound, it's a great tv. I agreed with another posting that you should wait until next batch arrived. Mine is manufactured in September 06.UPDATE : They finally agreed to replace it. What a different !!I am a happy camper now.
I recently purchasd the Terk AM-1000 to use with my GE SuperRadio 3. When I received the terk, I attached the antenna leads directly the antenna and ground points on the radio. I was expecting a noticable improvemment. What I got was a very minimal improvement. My favorite station still fades in and out like before, although it does seem to be a bit better. Would I recommend that you purchase this product? Not really, as I don't think it was worth the investment.
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 originally bought last year's model of this recorder from Philips. And after a few months, it simply stopped recording on CDR's and half the functions became completely unreliable. So i sent it back to the manufacturer (because it was under the one-year warranty) where it sat in their factory for over a month. They later returned it to me and claimed that there were "no apparent problems with the recorder." Like a naive idiot, I took their word for it and brought it home again. When I plugged it in and tried recording, I found that the original problem had clearly been ignored by Philips, and, to make it even sweeter, the factory had somehow created an entirely new malfunction whereby the unit sporadically and suddenly turns its power off...and yes, even in the middle of recording a CD. So, the next day, I sent it back to the factory. And after having sat somewhere in the same factory for an additional 6 weeks, Philips told me that they didn't know how to fix the problem, and would be sending me a brand new unit (this CDR820). "Pretty cool" I thought. Until I got the unit and tried some basic recording. The unit worked fine one minute, and then almost on cue, the unit started giving me unexplained error messages (NOT talked about in the owner's manual) and all of the buttons on the recorder ceased to respond in any way. Incidently, if you ever need a good laugh, call the Philips consumer electronics customer service hotline and explain a simple problem your product is having, and listen to their expert advice. Well, needless to say, I pawned the CDR for chump change but since then I've slept like a baby now that the cursed machine is out of my life forever. Please, please, please listen to my advice and do what I wish I had done over a year and a few hundred dollars ago: avoid this brand for CD recording equipment.
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!
Would've given no star if it's possible... This thing does not fit at all! There's no way for it to stay in my ears. I was out of earphones so I tried wearing them for about 3 nights. My left ear hurt extremely for the next two days - I didn't even think it was possible for it to hurt that bad. But then again, these are $5... not surprising..
I was pretty pleased with this remote initially. It was easy to load up my various components using the included cable. Press the TV button and the cable box and tv come on. Press the music button and the receiver and cd player turn on and the tv and cable box turn off. Great, right?Well after a year or two, the buttons that are commonly used don't work properly. The One and Three keys either don't respond or give me several repeats. The Exit key doesn't even work anymore. No response at all. Up and Down channel are also problematic. I've discarded the changeable face plate to make it easier to press the buttons.You'll have to decide if the cost benefit is right for you, but I have much older remotes that still work, so I was pretty disappointed with this product.
Someone mentioned metal siding interfering with TV signals. I'm not sure if that is what is hampering my reception, but the antenna did not help me receive any stations any better.
Wow, Midland used to stand for something years ago but now after the issues and after dealing with customer service-you know,they really don't care what they make as long as they find a sucker to buy it. I went out and bought 6 of these radios(WR-100)for Family members down here in Florida. One by one they met the same demize. At first you realize the weather alerts are coming out by television and fm radio and then your wondering why the Midland WR-100 had nothing to say. When you hit the weather bar you are met with a high pitched squeal and this stays the same no matter what channel you set it to. All six Midland WR-100 radios did this in under a year and Midland wanted me to box them all back up,pay for shipping of all six back to them so they can verify the issues and see what they could do.They also advised me they had also discontinued this model. After time served with the customer service reps I told them "yes I would be interested in purchasing 6 newer model weather radios for replacement but, none of them will be a Midland or related company product."
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.
Great Concept, Great Price - Hence the Lonely StarNow on my 2nd TV in 12months - and the new one is just going in for its 4th major repair. 1st TV got replaced after 3 major repairs.So far the 2nd TV has had 3 power supplies, 2 new circuit boards, and now it needs a new PDP ....Philips response - "Deal With It" "We're going to repair it aren't we"....Picture fails, Sound fails, Intermittent Red Pixels on black portions of the screen... The list goes on...Good News is that the Service performance has been good, oh and the ambilight works..Dont have a constant picture, but the wall glows nicely.Recommendation: DO NOT BUY THIS TV.. Try another Brand - Yes they may cost more financially, but from my stance I'd pay it in a heartbeat now.
This keyboard worked OK for about a year. When I say OK, I mean that functionally, this is a nice keyboard. The "scissor" action gives good feedback and is quiet. The key positioning takes a while to get used to but once you get the hang of it, it really isn't too bad. With such a small keyboard (one of my goals) there are only so many places you can put the keys.The major downside to this keyboard was its wireless component. I couldn't get reception, even with new batteries, with the receiver plugged into the rear of the computer. I tried plugging it into my monitor's USB ports, which is a good bit closer, but still had horrible reception. Finally I plugged it into the front USB ports and they keyboard was usable.However, a week or 2 ago, something must have happened to the USB receiver or transmitter. In the same location, I started having a problem with keys not responding and then if they respond, multiple keyyyystrooooookes.I thought maybe there was a new RF interference source but I made sure there were no sources around the computer. So I surmise that my unit went bad after about a year of use.Note that I did not use the mouse portion of the keyboard - mainly because when I had first tried it out it seemed to have much less accuracy than my current optical mouse, and secondly it was not ergonomic.Maybe this really is meant for laptop use where the receiver is right next to the keyboard and mouse - but I definitely would not recommend it for desktop uses.
Mine stopped working after about 9 months. I thought it was the HD inside. I heard a clicking noise form the drive. The drive works fine in my desktop, but wont work in this enclosure. I think the power supply crapped out, lost voltage or something. I will try another enclosure.
The advertising for this drive would have you believe this is a plug and play hard drive. I had no reason to disbelieve that. I have an older 100 GB external drive from Western Digital, with plug and play installation, and that served me well for years. I leave my old drive plugged into the wall and the computer, and just use the power switch to turn it on when needed. Easy!Well, I tried for a couple hours to get the computer to recognize my new MyBook. My computer wouldn't recognize the MyBook with USB or Firewire. (Indeed, the Firewire installation directions simply say to install via USB first, and then magically "install via Firewire," while providing no help at all.) I finally encountered some help on line. The MyBook is very finicky about how you attach it. You can't leave it hooked up to the computer - a huge hassle to those of use that have computers in locations where access to the FireWire and USB ports on the back is not easy. You have to first plug in power, then plug in the data cable to the drive, then to the computer, in that precise order. And you must remove the device in Windows, every time, in order to have your computer see the drive next time.OK, so my computer saw the drive in USB. No joy with FireWire. Not after hours of trying. I finally discover (in part from a good review below) that Western Digital shipped a bunch of these with defective FireWire cables that might actually damage the bus. It might have been nice if WD had recalled the units with defective cables rather than leaving them out there for people to buy. I got a new cable from the computer store, and as if by magic, my computer could see the drive via FireWire -- but only via the two connectors on the card I hadn't used before. The defective cable fried one of the three connectors. Thanks, Western Digital. At least it works fine now that I know how to baby it to life via one of the two remaining connectors.Next time I'm trying a Seagate.
Like many others have already said, this should be a simple device: just a USB storage device for holding files. But no. The genius engineers and marketing gurus get their mitts on it and turn it into a nightmare. The BS application that runs evertime you insert the damn thing is a true waste. I JUST WANTED A SMALL STORAGE DEVICE!!! Mine's coming right back at ya, Sandisk - eat it!!
I read the description and bought this thing with the understanding that this would add a firewire port to my PC (which I did not have). I got the package only to read on the box that you need an existing firewire port for it to be useful. Nowhere in the online description did it mention this. Anyway, I found a PCI card and got it so I did have a 1394 port on my PC. Now, I installed the USB/Firewire hub in my open 3.5 bay and everytime I plugged the 4 pin into the jack, my PC shut down. 3 times was enough for me. I went on to try and return it, only to find that the seller would not give me anything back on a return because I installed it in my PC. This was a $40 lesson learned not to buy anything more from ANTOnline.
I will say only one good thing about this product: It is easy to use. Other than that, I have had nothing but problems. The recorder was very warm all the time and had to be left unplugged when not in use. After a few days, while the player was trying to read DVD+Rs, I sometimes got an error message and had to unplug the machine to get it to reset itself. That was a small glitch that I could live with. Given the price, I was not expecting this recorder to be perfect. Then, I would record and it would act like it was recording (counter ran, could pause and restart recording, etc.), but when I would check the recordings afterwards, the DVD+Rs would be completely blank. Then the other day, while using one of the DVD+RWs included with recorder, the machine froze up, not allowing the disc tray to open back up to remove the disc. To ice the cake, over 50 DVD+Rs that I recorded, all of which play on the Cyberhome recorder, do not work properly on 4 other DVD players that I tried. Most of them show up playing as a split screen picture, some freeze constantly every 2-3 minutes and some just won't work at all. If you buy this, do not let your receipt out of your sight! And don't count on Cyberhome to return your e-mails promptly, either.
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?
I wanted some magnification to read small print on my TV when surfing the net. These Binocs are small form for kids and require some alignment when looking thru them. You can't just pick them up, you have to do a little moving around to find objects. I need something like a magnifying glass for short distances of 10 to 15 feet. They would probably entertain a child for hours.
Looks nice. Unfortunately did not power up the camera, so I can't say much else. Going to cost me return shipping at the very least. Sorry I didn't buy the Canon product instead.
This product was returned. It was shipped with only 4 batteries instead of 8 batteries. and wouldn't charge. very poor quality.
Great delivery from the camera shop to NZ.Unfortunately, the results with a canon G6 are not acceptable: A dark ring is around all images, even on full zoom.It should not be sold as being compatable with the Canon G6.I tried it on a Fuji S3000: good resultsAlso on a Canon 52mm SLR lens: excellent results.The lens quality is superb, but caution as to which camera it is used on.
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.
I bought it for a trip to Ireland, but when I plugged it in it gave an big, disconcerting spark, so I did not use it. Once I got home I took it apart and found the contacts for the 110 volt plug were not tight enough. I bent them closer and it is OK now But don't buy it unless you are prepared to do the same. Tricky but not difficult. In fact I would suggest doing this before you actually use it
I purchased what was advertised as a &#34;refurbished Ipod classic&#34; and received what I believed to be an ipod. However, when it stopped accepting a charge I took it into the Mall of America Apple Store. The techie told me that it was not actually an apple product and that they could not fix it. He pointed out some flaws that I had no idea about, one was the serial number being U12345678 and that was not an apple serial number. Expensive mistake on my part. It discourages me from private party transactions.
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!
This didn't work for plugging my DELL USB keyboard into a TRENDnet TK-205 KVM switch, nor even directly into the PS/2 connector of my DELL Vostro (Windows 7) or older Optiplex (Windows 2000). All this equipment works in other configurations. I have a similar-looking USB to PS/2 mouse adapter by Microsoft that works fine.
I bought this case so that I could set up my portable DVD player in the car for my two year old...The problem is when placed between the two front seats, it kept sliding down, making it impossible for my son to view from his car seat (which is directly behind the driver's seat). Also, I hated that the case only opened half-way, you couldn't open it all the way and open the dvd player all the way and just use the strap around the middle.It really was poorly designed, overly bulky - and lacking real storage place for 2-3 dvds to take along with you. I use it as a super-expensive case to bring the player in and out of the car and in the car I use the car headrest mount that I found on Amazon - it is AMAZING in that it does precisely what I hoped I could find and no one else seems to make anything comparable.This is the most awesome product - but it only works if you have a DVD player with a screen that swivels around and can close with the screen open. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this thing. And it was so cheap!This is my new fave product:Car Headrest Mount for Swivel & Flip Style Portable DVD Player-9 Inch
the hard drive is good, but shipping item losted, amazon resend it but late for business trip, very disappointed
I am the Palm Specialist for a large hospital. When the Palm m505 first came out, one of our MD's bought one. From the get-go it had hardware problems and, in the end, we warranty-replaced it four times for different hardware problems (a bad screen, a bad power button, no hotsyncing through the cradle, etc). Since then, two other MD's got m505's and both of them have had the hardware go bad (hotsync hardware problems both times) and they recently got warranty replacements. Palm Desktop 4.0.1 was used in each case, which had a fix for m505 USB syncing, but that did not help our situation. We now have a policy that Palm m505's and m500's are discouraged. (There is an m500 that has given us glitches with Hotsyncing upon occasion, although it has not completely died yet). I recommend the Sony Clie T615 for the Color Palm OS option.
About a month ago I bought these when they had about a 4.5 star rating at amazon. I figured they were cheap enough that even if I didn't like them it wasn't much of an outlay and with all those rave reviews.... Well I am thoroughly unimpressed with them. I don't understand how they could possibly have gotten so many good reviews. The sound quality is as poor or worse than any factory included headphones I've gotten with any portable music device.. I haven't had ear bud earphones before so I don't know if I just happen to have small earholes, but I find these painful to wear for more than a few minutes even when only gently rested against the opening of my ear...and I'm over 6 feet tall so this is not an issue strictly for petite people. Take a chance on them if you want to take a shot with the cheapest alternative first, but I suspect that you'll end up disappointed like me.
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.
When my Dyson vacuum from Amazon broke, I was thrilled that I made the decision to purchase the service contract. So, I made the call. It was fast and easy. I was given a service center nearby.Now, this is where it gets ugly. The service center no longer exists. I called the warranty company, and they told me to keep trying to get in contact with the service center. I called the warranty company again. They blindly gave me another store. This store didn't even service Dyson vacuums. I call again, and they say that they'd like to research the stores in my area and will call me with a perfect fit. After waiting over a week, I finally called back. They blindly gave me another site and said to call back if they don't service my product.This is nothing more than a company blindly trying to hand out service contracts to small local businesses. Half of the businesses won't even take the work. I just don't get it.I love amazon, but you'd think they would find a better way to offer extended warranties to their paying customers.
doesn't stay on the screen...went on ok but lifts at the edges continually...just leaving it till I find something better
Listening to this set made me realize that the developers focused more on design (which is decent) rather than the sound.The headphones fit nicely but this thing has the worst sound quality I've ever heard from a pair under $40.00.buy the least expensive Sennheisers if you are looking for absolute sound and get ready to be blown away. These headphones.. I do not recommend them.
I was so excited to buy this as a gift for my wife, who is a teacher, so she could easily enter student grades from her laptop (a brand new Dell Inspiron). However, the software that came with the mouse wouldn't run on her laptop and the mouse wasn't recognized by the laptop for data entry purposes. Maybe there's a patch for it or some software that will make it work, but as it is the device is completely useless.
I know most of what I have to say has been said before regarding this machine, but:1. The USB cable is not included to hook it up to your PC! This seems ridiculous to me, Lexmark should be ashamed.2. The ink cartridges are obnoxiously priced. $30-40 a piece and they don't last very long.it does a nice job of scanning and printing, unfortunatley, the price of getting the cable and new cartriges is something most people are forewarned about.
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.
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.
After hours of messing around with this printer, I still cannot get it to print a truly bordless 4"x6" photo. It demands HP 4"x6" bordless with TAB paper, I have other photo paper, and it leaves a blank white strip at the end of the photo where I assume the tab would be on HP printer. Also, the quality is no where near as good as the quality of the Canon i850 photo printer that I own.This was free with a laptop purchase I received, but I'm extremely glad I didn't buy this "photo" printer. I would have been very upset if I paid for this.If you don't need to print photographs, this printer would work fine. Otherwise get something else.
2 weeks after buying it the antennae broke off while I was adjusting it. It hasn't worked since. It also doesn't stay on via DC adaptor. Only through the batteries which drained with 48 hours.I was very dissappointed with this product.
This item is a cheap KVM switch, and comes without a power supply! Be ready to pony up ~$20. for the required wall wart to power it if you buy. Otherwise it works OK for me after 6 months of use.
Lexmar X9350The worst printer i ever hadBecause1. It never worked properly2. During two years I had i have reinstall software at least 10 times for various reason3. color cartridge does not last more than 50 Pages4. network connective issue wireless as well as wired.5. Scanner sucksNever again i will by Lexmark
I wanted to confirm one of the other reviews here: there are no drivers available for Vista. I've been using the drive on my old xp machine for about 6 months though and it has worked great. As soon as the drivers are available (which should be Now!) it will be worth its money again.
I've encountered exactly the same problem as others are describing here - the cable just beyond the grey plug that fits into the laptop is weak and it constantly cuts the power. Even worse, this has occurred after only 3 months of use as an actual "lap-top" laptop (which has clearly accelerated the damage). You think this part is expensive? I'm currently looking at $60+ for a replacement in the UK... (although my adapter is a US model)
I need something to back up all of my home office files. I want something that will serve up movies and music to my entire network. File backup - check...serve up music - sorta...serve up movies - don't bother. In fact, I bought a USB drive for music and movies and just drag it around when needed. The software was a joke when I bought it and it has not gotten much better. I thought I lost everything twice during firmware flashes. I now own (yet another) 500 GB USB drive that I keep in my fire safe and perform bi-monthly backups of the backup. My purposes would have been better served with 2 500 GB USB drives since the "NAS" aspect of music and movie streaming is not really met. Live and learn.
I was looking for a cheap way to transfer my analog camcorder tapes to my PC. Well, as the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for". I'm running Vista and it was a pain to get this item to work with it. Don't bother installing the software that came with the thing...you have to unload it to install new software from their website anyway. Once I loaded the Vista driver I got the device to work, but the video is very poor quality...missing alot of frames. It was very choppy. I tried disabling my anti-virus software and any unnecessary software running in the background but the quality was still poor. Don't waste your money. I bought a Canopus ADVC-55, which cost much more but was worth it.
Today's date is Dec 5, 2007. I ordered the "Terk Technology AM-1000 Advantage Passive AM Indoor Antenna" on Oct 25, 2007. Seems like a long time to me. Mike
In terms of features, interface, usability, ease-of-use.. ipod wins hands down.(but I must admit that I like the 8G capacity!)
Unfortunately, this projector comes up very short for PowerPoint presentations because of the 800x600 resolution. As a result, the images are blurry and fuzzy. When I called Epson to explore this issue the rep said this was indeed a problem and results in the "screen door" effect.If you intend to use this projector for PowerPoint presentations you need to get a projector with much better, at least 1024x768 or better resolution. Wish I had known that!
I am generally a reasonably patient person and not too fussy about the equipment I use, but this machine really got to me.I bought this machine about a year ago. All was well for the first three months...then the ink issue reared its ugly head.Like other reviewers, all my printing is with black ink. Despite this, the color cartridges run dry every three to five months, even with absolutely no use. That is a pretty big deal to me already, but the real clincher is, get this....you can't print anything, even in black, even with a full black cartridge, if any of the color cartriges are empty. So, even if you just print in black, you have to replace the color cartridges, all three of them, on a regular basis. In my mind, this is either the ultimately stupid feature on a printer, or a blatant attempt to increase ink sales. Either way, it has come to bother me beyonds words.I can't imagine what happens to all that color ink. The machine does have a disturbing habit of "cleaning" itself at all hours of the day and night, when not being used, so maybe that's when it gobbles up all that ink, but where does it all go?I decided to try to get around this unexpected expense, which I had come to view as a regularly recurring and involuntary Brother surcharge, by buying bottles of ink and refilling the cartridges myself. I did this yesterday and boy, what a mess that was. I don't recommend this to the average person. My fingers may be stained for days. The worst part was, after replacing the ink in all of the cartridges, the MFC 3220C kept telling me that the cyan cartridge was empty, even though it was clearly full. This, if you have been following the story you will know, means the printer still wasn't going to print a thing.At this point I had finally had it and I did what I had been fantasizing about for several weeks. I picked up the machine with my yellow, cyan, and magenta stained hands, took it outside, and threw it off our second story deck onto the driveway below. Boy, that felt good. This machine is now, finally, where it belongs.....in the garbage!Now that I have that off my chest...and desk, I will indulge in some due diligent research and make sure I get a less aggravatingly stupid machine next time. I won't by the way, be looking at another Brother machine, now or EVER.
There are clearly some quality issued regarding the Rio Carbon. I won't say iPod is any better or worse in this department, as I've never owned one, but I will say on an absolute scale, the Rio Carbon is not to be trusted. Look around, there are other reviews like mine. My Rio completely stopped working after a month and a half for no apparent reason. It's dead to the world. I didn't drop it, I didn't get it wet. I woke up one day, plugged in my headphones, and nothing. it just didn't work anymore. Thank god I was able to find the receipt! I read reviews on here referencing Rio's bad replacement and warranty situation. I will now have to deal with this, and I'm not looking forward to it.I say go with the iPod. I don't know if it's any more or less reliable, but I do know their customer service and warranty/service organization is much better.
Do NOT buy an ipod shuffle. I've heard that Apple is phasing out this model, which explains the reduced price.One of the main reasons is faulty firmware in the Shuffle. I've only had mine a little over a week and it's already dead. And believe me, I've tried everything. There's a bad habit in Shuffles to go into "blink" mode, which means bad medicine. Once a Shuffle unit goes into blink mode, it becomes next to impossible to get itunes or Windows to recognize it. That means no song downloads, no updates, not even any Windows based tech diagnosis.Apple is offering replacements, but the S&H; for the return is $[...], and even then there's no guarantee that the replacement will work any better. My 5 year old Intel audio player is more reliable than this.. thing.Stay far, far away from the ipod Shuffle. I was optimistic, but for only 70 bucks, I guess it was too much to hope for.
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.
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.
I went to the company's web site, reviewed their specs carefully, unfortunately did not read all available reviews before making the order.Now, if the card actually works or not, I don't know. It would not even fit - go all the way in. The port at the and of the card stops the card from being fully inserted. It sticks out about an 8th or 16th of an inch from being all the way in in my Toshiba Tecra 9100.I was blinded by the price and bought something made from a company I've never heard about, a product that doesn't even comply to the product specification, waited a weak to get it, and now I'm looking for another one because I'm returning this one.Stay away from it. Please.
I bought this router for the Parental Controls capabilities that they partnered with Netopia on. I specifically was interested in the ability to create an "approved buddies" list for each user profile.The major issue is that it only allows you to enter 15 approved buddies per person. My daughter has close to 100 that we approve of and I can only enter 15. This has made the whole point of buying this router worthless (considering I already owned a Linksys wireless G router but it didn't have the parental controls).Maybe Netopia or Linksys could fix this issue but my hope is dwendling since I contacted Linksys and was routed to 8 different people over an hour and a half. Most of them had no clue what the parental control features were in their product.The router hardware and interface is very good and is terrific for networking. I highly recommend Linksys as a wireless router. Just don't buy this router for only the Parental Controls as of right now. I'm using firmware 3.37.2.Very disappointed!
I got this about two monthes ago. It was alright for the first few weeks but after that dirt started to get stuck to the case and wouldn't come off. When i would put the case on my ipod it would just put the dirt into the screen and won't come out. It also does the same for the metal part too. I would only put it in the case whenever I would use it besides that it was off.
I'm soooo sorry I opted for this lens instead of the Nikon Brand. I should have just kept saving for the real deal. This is one of the WORST lenes I've ever owned and I have been a photographer for over 30 years. I got it in August and didn't take many shots until I went on vacation at the end of September. Now I have 167 files that over a third of the image is blurry. Since I waited past my 30 days, Amazon wouldn't help me. I sent the lens back to Tamron for warranty repair. I got it back and it is better, but still not really sharp. How disappointing! I've always hoped for a lens that would cover all the bases, but I guess having it be sharp is TOO MUCH to ask!!! My recommendation, is RUN the other way from this lens.I've used Tamron a LOT over the years and never had a problem....this is a true lemon.
WORTHLESS!!! I could have taken my family out to an expensive restaurant and gotten more satisfaction than this provided to me!
The battery packs in these walkie talkies last for about an hour only- I am very disappointed in the quality. We need them for emergencies throughout the day- this is a farmed animal sanctuary- non-profit and we cannot afford to purchase new batteries after paying for these already. I am willing to change my review if we get new batteries. They came on time- they are good quality- other than the batteries
Do not waste your money. I purchased this product and shortly afterwards returned it. It is utterly worthless.
We bought this printer cartridge, and now our print quality is very very low. Everything we print is fuzzy. Bar codes are unreadable (eg for printing movie tickets bought online, etc), even with the highest quality printer setting.
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 like U3, and I like the password protection it provides, but these are not Vista compatible. Since the SanDisk/U3 engineering team is unwilling or unable to address this problem, I cannot see myself supporting SanDisk through future purchases.
This bulb lasted about 20 minutes wnen it should have lasted 60 hours. I will avoid buying GE projector bulbs from now on.
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.
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.
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.
The earbuds fit snug in my ear nicely. It blocks out outside noise, so you hear just your music clearly. I like it a lot more than the earphones that came with my iPod mini for that reason. I would have given it 4 stars, but the right earphone stopped working 4 months after using it. The imprint of the "L" and "R" on each earphone is fading, so it's tricky at times to figure which earphone goes in what ear; I don't think it matters, though, cause the left is exactly the same shape as the right. Overall, I think it sounds great! I just wished mine didn't stop working.
As a fax it's an average machine. As a printer do not even think of using it on a network. As a scanner the software provided (paperport 8) does not save in pdf format. You must buy and upgrade to paperport 10 for an additional $100.00-$200.00. (which I was willing to buy)The people at Brother in Montreal were very polite and referred me to Nuance (Previously Scansoft who manufactured the Paperport software). I tried contacting Nuance to find out which version to buy and download, regular $100.00 or pro for $200.00 and how to install it if I already have the 8 version installed because I noticed that there were alot of issues and released patches to fix problems.I posted a message on their website for support a few days ago and never heard from them since, they are unaccessable by telephone unless you are willing to supply a credit card number and pay a fee ranging around $30. to 50. for a support call.Honestly I have many other machines and computers in my office and this purchase was a mistake. I am very pleased with some other items and will be purchasing a new Multi function one soon. Honestly, I don't think that this company and their sub suppliers are worth all the hassel and frustration.Thank you Nuance for nothing!And maybe Brother should choose a new software supplier to keep ther customers happy.
I had to return the unit because the HDMI did not give a signal. The rest of the video outputs worked occasionally. It is ashame that the choices for Directv is limited to only one unit.
Incredible that a manufacturer can produce a watch that is not backlight. That means at night the watch is not illuminated hence the watch can not be read. It requires you to push a button for 2 seconds and then the watch will illuminate for a whole five seconds before it goes dark again. I thought they invented this technology in the 80's. The watch was a pain in the ass to use at night and almost worthless and I ended up sending it back.
This product is horrible. It took three calls to tech support to get it &quot;working&quot;. It drops the connection all the time even when the signal is very strong. I am using a D-Link DI-624 router. I will be removing this card and returning it today.
It could just be me but for whatever reasons this battery sure is taking more time to charge than my previous one which used to typically get charged in 2 hrs whereas this one is taking about 4.5 hrs. Need to use it for few more times to identify the battery life.And the original package for this battery was lost - all the effort to get a replacement, which finally I got, seems to be in vain if the performance is not upto the mark!!
We got the right product contrary to what the seller's comment was. My guess the seller purchases their products from some truck in lowtown. We later bought the same model from a reputable seller, put the battery in the camera, and off we were shooting cool pics.So I guess the product itself is good, but you have to be careful where you buy it.Greetings.
This item was purchased for me by my former employer for ergonomic reasons. The keypad is versatile to be on either side of a keyboard but the keys are not very responsive. As it turns out, I end up having to rekey (more often than not) numbers because the initial keying doesn't register. This adds to more reptitive motions due to the rekeying of numbers. Not sure of why, but I'm about to give up on using this thing and return to a regular keyboard. Their articulated keyboard is very good.
Get used to seeing 'Skipping bad disk area' and missing huge chunks of your movie. This was my 1st DVD player so I figured I was just getting a lot of bad DVDs. I finally tried playing one in a non-phillips DVD player and it was fine. The DVD player seems to konk out after about an hour of play. The screen gets pixilated, you get the above message, and then it locks up. Customer support has told me to get lost. This wasn't the exact model I got but judging by the other reviewers this is a problem common to all Phillips DVD players.Stay away from Phillips DVD players if you ever watch movies that are over 1 hour.
This steaming turd doesn't work with anything above windows 98, a 5 year old operating system. I just wasted an evening finding this out. Why are they still selling this ?
THE WORST PAIR OF HEADPHONES EVER CREATED. So bad in fact that I was forced to stomp them to pieces after attempting to run with them for the FIRST time. Never have I used a product so completely useless in all of my life. This might sound like a bit of an overreaction but I assure you it is not. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT buy these headphones. I've owned many pairs of Sony headphones in the past and never before have I been driven to such random acts of violence only 35 minutes after opening the packaging. Bad, bad, bad and bad. Don't do it. Any other pair of headphones will suit you better. Please trust me.
The device is cool, only if it worked properly. It is a constant pain in the ass when you type something and it does not register your commands on the computer. Example: If you do not type each key very slowly, some of your inputs will be skipped, i.e. (will not type correctly) If you type a word, only half of the text shows up. Then you are constantly going back and having to fix all the misspelled words. (Because the damn thing won't log all of your key strokes).
I received my Prismiq unit and set it up very quickly. Unfortunately it didn't work right away. Prismiq only supports a very limited number of old 802.11b cards, so I had purchased a brand new 802.11g card that was supported by Prismiq (for an additional $60). However, before I could get the card to work I had to install a firware upgrade to do that, and the only way to install a firmware upgrade was to get the product on the network. That meant disconnecting my Linksys router and moving it to my Prismiq, then using my laptop to install the firmware upgrade.After the upgrade the card worked and I was off and running, or so I thought. I was running the Prismiq software on a very old PC (PII 350 MHZ, 196 MB RAM), and it didn't work very well (dropped connections, artifacts in the playback of MP3's). I needed a new machine badly anyway so I bought a new PC (2.4 GHZ P4, 256 MB RAM). After getting it all setup I fired up the Prismiq and tried playing 1 album of MP3's. I couldn't even get through 10 songs without dropping the connection and artifacts in the MP3 playback. I played with my wireless router trying different channels to no avail. My laptop (also on the wireless network) gets 100% connection according to its software, so the wireless connection is good (the laptop is right next to the Prismiq). The laptop can accept streamed MP3's flawlessly, so it has to be a Prismiq problem.After all this I am sending back my Prismiq today. Besides the fact that it didn't work very well, its GUI MP3 inteface was the worst I have ever seen. It basically (without some manipulating) will list all your songs in one window and you can search for the ones you want, but it won't dynamically sort by artist or title (e.g. Itunes/Windows Media Player). This has been complained about explicitly for months on Prismiq's own forums and nothing was done in there latest software release.In my opinion I would wait for the new Linksys wireless product to come out later this quarter. Linksys is a more reputable company so you can expect, at the very least, better software.
I'm usually pretty optimistic about items I buy and I still buy items with negative comments, this time I paid for my ignorance. This receiver has so many negatives. The radio is huge, mounting it in my car was insane. It covers a ton of space and is heavy. I bought the wearable kit but it's a workout just trying to carry this unit, give up and buy an I-Pod. The software on the unit was old and I had to spend hours online trying to upgrade it. Even when I did upgrade, it still locks up and the unit absolutely won't work if the unit is cold (I don't mean freezing, just chilly). The FM transmitter is useless, it doesn't work at all. If you buy it, plan on using the MP3 plug on your vehicle. I'm switching it out with my 5 year old receiver and throwing this piece of junk in the garbage. Buy something else.
there are probably ten reviews that state the exact same problem as i'm having with my printer. worked great for the first two weeks, but now only frustrates. paper won't feed (out of paper message appears when there is plenty) and if it does decide to take it does so by the pile causing a paper jam. i'm using hp paper, so it's not the paper that's causing the problem. a useless machine even at its bargain price.
We purchased this unit January of 2005. We experienced no problems for about 9 months after which the CD player started being very picky about how the cd was loaded and we often had to try loading or ejecting multiple times. Finally in August 2006 the cd player just stopped working. It took the cd, refused to play it and now will not eject it.The reception has always been poor, but since that was not my primary usage I was able to live with it, but this last event was the last straw.I have purchased Cambridge SoundWorks speakers in the past and I have been very happy with them. I thought this unit would be made with similar quality but it is not. I cannot recommend this unit any longer. It is unreliable and poorly made. I don't have an alternative recommendation but I will be looking for a replacement.
I just bought this machine after reading Amazon's customer reviews. Because there seemed to be an issue about the acceptable DVD media to use, I read the 100-page owner's manual from cover to cover before buying the media. Page 43 of the owner's manual states the criteria for buying media. I then went out and bought TDK DVD-R disks for $40, opened the pack, and put one in to record. I got a disk error and called the 800 customer service number. They must have gotten a lot of complaints because they had an answer before I even asked the question. Stores sell 8x recording media and this machine uses only 4x. Of course, this information is NOT contained on p. 43 of the owner's manual. When I explained that once a pack of DVDs is opened, it cannot be returned and asked if they would give me a discount coupon or a couple of free disks -- since THEIR owner's manual is in error, I was told in very uncaring terms that they would do nothing for me. Shame on Funai for being so cavalier about a problem they have known about for a long time.
I had these for about 6 months and used them on a normal basis, but no heavy abuse. The sound went out in one of the sides due to a short in the wire. I guess these are good for short term use, they're cheap, and a good price. It's probably best to go with a better quality brand and pay a little extra for something that lasts.
I checked reviews of several coolers before I ordered the Zalman ZM-NC1000 and it seemed like it would be the best cooler I could order. Unfortunately, it just didn't measure up.The most serious problem was the lack of actual cooling ability by the ZM-NC1000 compared to my current loud, but effective cheap plastic Targus model. Also, the Zalman's small size and poorly placed holes meant it was impossible to place my 15.6" widescreen laptop on it and actually keep it cool.Secondly, the fans themselves were relatively quiet, but there was a loud, high frequency electrical noise emanating from the cooling pad. I did like the variable speeds, on/off switch, and extra USB ports, but these benefits were far outweighed by the problems of the ZM-NC1000.Lastly, the cooling pad seemed not to have any type of warranty and only part of the instruction manual was actually in English. All in all, the ZM-NC1000 was quite disappointing and obviously I returned it almost immediately for a refund.
After receiving the battery I realized that it wasn't the original "sony" battery.Also I wasn't able to reach the seller company and talk or email them(Amazon.com customer service was also unable to help me with that).
I have problems when connecting the Eliminator Lighting Special Effect Series Mushroom Special Effects Lighting did not catch. open from the front and I noticed that one of the blades that power the lights this bad. Please tell me how I should proceed, if I send a new lighting? Today I am in Panama City, Panama.Awaiting your response,
They show a picture of a Canon ink box. They send compatible ink instead.Compatible ink does not give the same color quality on Canon Paper that the real ink does. If you are selling compatible ink do not show it as Canon ink.
I just had a Maxtor 80GB drive fail that was 2 months old. 2 years ago I had a Maxtor 20GB drive fail after 9 months. I have never had a failure from a Western Digital drive. I have bought my last Maxtor ... if a new computer comes with one ... I will not buy it. Based on my experience so far, the failure rate of these drives in the first year is 67% (the replacement for the 20GB did not fail in the first year). Two out of three in this case is bad ... very bad.
The camera arrived in good shape and seems to work well. I haven't had much time to spend with it yet. The disappointments were that it was not the model I ordered, therefore none of my accessories that I already had fit. Also, it did not come with an instruction manual, nor some of the cords needed to do everything. In fact it even came with a wrong cord that doesn't fit it.
The adapter, when connected to my hard drive, caused my hard drive to smoke and essentially destroyed my hard drive.I received a label to return the item that cost approx. $18....and it cost ME $9.79 for postage to send back to the seller....More than half the cost of the item.
I would like to be able to use this lens but cannot find an adapter to fit my D200 lens. It should be clearly stated that this attaches to an existing lens, not into the camera body and additional adapters should be offered by Opteka (they do have some included but they are very small and do not fit a standard lens size).
This cartridge is ok as long as nothing you print with it ever comes into contact with water or moisture. I have a 385 Photo printer and even after the photos are long dried, the slightest moisture or water ruins the picture instantly. Not good HP. Time to re-engineer this cartridge with smudge/water-proof ink like others have done.
As a long time, loyal Palm user I was so disappointed with the color screen on the 505 that I returned it! I own a V and a IIIc, my 11 year old son has a 100 and a VIIx, and I cannot believe Palm actually introduced this product! The screen is unreadable in my office or home under flourescent or incandescent lighting, even with the sidelight on. I have ordered a Sony Clie 710 and will see if their promotional photography is more true to form! If you want a new design Palm, go for the 500, or get a IIIc. Avoid the 505, you will be very unhappy! Note to Palm: Resolution is useless if your users cannot see the screen.
I purchased this TV in the beginning of March. The picture was great, and watching DVD's in widescreen is fantastic. The HDTV quality is truly stunning. All of this for under $800.But, if something goes wrong with your Philips unit, good luck.My TV stopped taking any signal but the digital cable 39 days after I bought it. I could watch cable, but no DVD's or videos. I called Philips with my problem, and after speaking to somebody in another country for an hour, they had no idea what was wrong and I had to have it serviced.The servicer came to my house under warranty and couldn't find the problem, so two weeks later they picked it up. Three weeks have gone by, and its still not fixed. I tried to call Philips to complain, but was again serviced by their customer service in Jamaica. They cannot do anything except say that the warranty is in effect, and that I can get it serviced. Good luck talking to them through their accents and the delay.I asked to speak to somebody in the US, and they just gave me an address to write a letter to. It took them over two weeks to respond to my letter.So after almost two months of being without a properly working television, two afternoons off work to meet service people and a third for when the tv is derlivered back, hours on the phone with their offshore customer "service" people, and a letter to PhilipsUSA headquarters, their total solution was to expedite the repair.When I finally got someone in the USA to talk to me in response to the letter, they really didn't seem to care much about all of the steps that I had to take to get a problem resolved. I did everything they asked of me, yet Philips was unable to get me a working TV.What did I do to deserve an malfuctioning TV and all the inconveniences? I bought a Philips TV.So, while the TV is a good product, their poor service would make me really go out of my way to avoid purchasing another Philips product.I realize that any product may not be perfect when purchased and may require service, but the lack of concern for the hoops I had to jump through just to obtain a working TV was pathetic.A company should be judged on how they solve problems when things go wrong, Philips failed me, and they may fail you too.As an update (June 5th), Philips did end up refunding my money, however, the two month process to do what I asked for originally has really soured me on Philips products and customer service.
I am disappointed with this product. It doesn't seem to work like I had hoped. I tried it by my computer, which is connected to a wireless router with the status "excellent" signal strength, and the WiFi spy does not indicate any signal. It did indicate some signal closer to the router, but it seems to work very sporadically. Does not seem to be very sensitive.
there is no auto start button and after days of trying to get it to sync, i threw it out. it's worthless.
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.
Worked great until it broke. Had it for about 3 months, always handled it very carefully, but then it just stopped working right... The audio it was picking was extremely faded/distorted/weird, and ultimately unusable. :(
Wish I would have read the reviews before buying this. The keyboard's range seems to be no more than 3 feet. I needed it work across the room.
I bought this [stuff] at Brandsmart and it has the worst picture quality I have ever observed. It refuses to accept any light source other than that of a star no further than 93 million miles. So forget about that new desk lamp you just got. I wish I could give this thing ZERO stars but that's just not an option. This crap gives truth to the old adage that you get what you pay for. "New" brands like Micro Innovations really give low-cost a bad name.
The one I rteceived was defective and I returned it. Decided to order a different brand.
I bought this cheap vcr in november, 05. It played great untill february 06. I used the VCR about 2 hours/day to play tapes. Around february 06, the playback sound became warped and a tracking band (about 1 to 2 inches high)appeared on the bottom of the screen. This happened for every single tape that I tried to play. The warranty on labor is 90 days for this VCR.Panasonic used to make excellent (expensive) VCR's. That time has passed. The only option to get a somewhat decent quality VCR is to buy a JVC with an extended warranty, as their reliabilty record has never been stellar.
The software that comes with the Cali is unusable. I bought this to replace a Bantam MP3 player that I broke and I can say without hesitation it was the worse decision I ever made.The software is cludgy and very difficult to use.I called technical support. What a mistake. the tech told me to reformat my player but never checked to see if I had backed it up. When I pointed it out to them she hung up. Then I called again and was on hold for over 30 minutes. Then the Operator Tia Henderson apologized and transfered me to the wrong department and once again I got disconnected. I am now on hold for the 3rd time this morning and still no closer to a manager. Stay away!!!!!
I was excited to get these after seeing such positive reviews. The sound is fine, but I am continously fixing the earbud in my ear, because they keep slipping out. They slip out slowly, which is especially irritating because it destroys any kind of balance you might want when listening to music. Forget about trying to jog with them. However, given the number of 5 star reviews, I'd have to guess that my ears just aren't very compatible with the shape of these things.
I had a power surge in my house. The only thing items that got damaged were the ones on this surge protector. It made loud pops, smoked, and arced until I unplugged it. I called file a claim but the policy is such that1) you only get reimbursed for the value you could resell your damaged products before the damage occurred2) you have to go to a repair store (lugging your tv and electronics) and pay the repair store to give you a quote ($40 fee) just to have a chance at a refund3) you have to pay to mail back your surge protector4) Belkin may request you to mail your damaged devices for them to check at your own cost (seriously, mail my dead tv?!?)After multiple phone calls with Belkin (whose customer service is polite), I've come to the following conclusions. This is a scam. The $5 surge protectors did their job. My laptops were fine. The expensive surge protector made a mess, let my equipment get toasted and resulted in a lot of hassle that didn't even help me get a replacement tv.I wouldn't recommend this to an enemy!
Spend a little more money and buy a good radio, I'm returning mine. I kept getting engine noise through this radio. I took it to a cb shop and they said it was because this cb does not have a noise filter built into it. I spent a little more and bought a good radio.
Unfortunately I didn't heed the various negative reviews on this drive. Formatted it to NTFS as soon as it arrived. In just a few days, Delayed Write Errors started showing up, caused by the drive randomly disconnecting itself from Windows XP. Called Seagate on the problem, only to have the technician admit they have had rampant problems with this drive. Their Engineering Dept is still trying to figure out what is wrong -- they promised to call me back on the issue, but have not done so. I have returned the drive to Amazon for credit. Stick with the 160GB or 200GB Seagate USB 2.0/Firewire external drives -- I have three of those and never had a problem with them!
We go thru portable DVDs at the rate of 1 per year. I bought this one specifically for use in the car. While the screen is a nice size, it has a number of defects. The case is insecure - the player falls out of it on sharp turns. There is no battery, the player only runs with a power source. And, the player has been inconsistent in use - it sometimes has to be turned off and on a couple of times to run. I'm much happier with the flat screen Audiovox with a velcro fastener and have already purchased a second one of those. I'm planning to give this player away.
As I write this review, I am also formatting this drive for the second time in one year. A hard drive should have a life of 3 - 5 years of CONSTANT use. I'm just getting to the ONE YEAR mark and it has failed on me twice, with a reformat and data loss being the result. The first problem came when the drive was just not accessible. This time, I/O errors and data loss. It's as though the unit was refurbished, then sold.Alot of reviews give this an excellent rating. They would not have done that with the unit I have.
My lock seemed to be fine for the first few months. Suddenly, once, it wouldn't come off my computer. I checked; the combination is correct (the button can be pushed only when the combination is correct), however, the internal mechanism broke and the lock was permanently stuck to my computer.Again, mine was not a combination problem; it was an insoluble problem with the inner mechanism. Since you won't know if yours has the same flaw, you may want to think about another lock.
I must have bought the wrong product but this doesn't work with my MacBook. I have a mini DVI adapter and tried to connect to my television but it doesn't even register that there is another display.
I have a Polaroid PDC-640 and for good reason I planing change to a new camara. Polaroid have good camaras depend on the what you will use it and how much quality and/or needs you look on photos. But I read a review here that I agree. Polaroid DO NOT give support for costumers who buy they camaras. Why? simple.. when I buy my PDC-640 work fine and I like it, but when the digital LCD screen begin to have problems, I take it to the service department directly and they say &quot;Sorry, we dont repair or give service for any of our digital device&quot; uhm... that is bad. and I have friends that bring the digital camaras too and photo printers for service and they get the same answere.What this mean? Polaroid made good digital equipment like the photo printers and digital camaras, but in the moment you need repair or service. careful, you can get a terrible nightmare on that.
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.
I bought this unit from Movielover. It had a short to the headphones. I sent it back for a replacement. The replacement has a short to the headphones. I won't use this seller again. Absolute junk.
What good is a case without a drive that will fit it? Not much. A note clarifying that this is only an empty case would have been nice. Enough said.
I,m sorry. The microphone is working now. New rate: 4 stars
This unit is high end. Features are not. Hubby has a Nextar unit, and it charges from the PC, has much more user friendly mount, carry case, all things this Magellan does not. I returned the unit to the seller and they graciously agreed to send me a cheaper unit that has twice as many features. Very pleased with seller, not with unit.
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 got an exceptionally good deal on this set, including free shipping! Unfortunately, I had to 'pay' for this near-present by having one of the satellite speakers work only sporadically - it always needed a gentle tapping and then worked for 5 minutes before giving up again. In addition, the sound of this same satellite was slightly distorted at times, which I am not sure had to do with the faulty functioning of this particular speaker in general. So, overall, it was a very frustrating experience to have brand new, sharp-looking speakers - but already broken.After two weeks I got tired of having to 'encourage' the speaker to cooperate and returned the set. Since the special deal was gone by then, I couldn't have it replaced, but (hopefully) will get my money back.Now I have to decide on a new set. Will I buy the Logitech x-230 again? Overall, I liked the sound of these speakers, although the strong bass (which I like) seemed to obscure the mid-range (or rather, the mid-range seemed to be lacking). The sound primarily consisted of bass and high-range. As I said, I don't mind a strong, pounding bass (even though I am way over 30!), but a bit more mid-range would make for a better sound.Previously, I had the Labtech Pulse 485 2.1 set which I had bought for a similar price (maybe a few dollars more), and those speakers were better (unfortunately, I gave them away as a gift). They too had a heavy bass (which is adjustable), but provided more of a mid-range. The Labtech sounded noticeably better than the Logitech, even though the regular price of the Logitech is $10 or $15 higher (which, in this price range, is about 40-60% more). The disadvantage of the Labtech set is that the controls are on the back of the sub-woofer, which usually is under the desk and therefore difficult to reach. And even though you can control the sound from the computer desktop, it is easier to simply reach to the control knob at one of the satellite speakers, as is the case with the Logitech set.So, even without considering the defect on delivery (which I suppose was a big exception), I would recommend the Labtech Pulse 485 set over the Logitech x-230 set. The former has the better sound (more mid-range), whereas the latter has easier-to-reach controls. Also, the Labtech has way longer cables to the satellites, so you can put the speakers quite a bit further apart.
I paid [...] bucks for these so how can I complain, right? One ear bud did not work from day one.The sound kept fading in and out (mostly out). So it is to you prospective buyer that I will complain,but only in a friendly effort to warn you. I learned once again - you get what you pay for!
I am going return this item. It on occasion will repeat keystrokes from the keyboard. This just irritating when typing a document but the other day I hit the delete key to erase an email and it chose at that time to repeat and started deleting all my other email. I ended up having to recover over 20 emails that the repeating key had deleted before I got it to stop ( by madly depressing the offending key ) Amazon is pretty good and sent me a replacement but as it turns out it wasn't that the first one I purchased was bad, there is a flaw in the device design itself. After reading other low reviews I learned that this has been a problem in the past.
I also had the problem of my data erasing when near my cell phone. I plan to buy the Tungsten E instead. Palm support says the data erasing near cell phones only occurs with the Palm Zire 21 model. If you want an inexpensive model, look at the Palm Zire. Its functionality is almost identical to the Zire 21, it just has 1/4 of the storage space.
I am unable to rate this item as I never received it. After numerous attempts to contact the distributer with no response, I requested a refund. I would rate the distributer of this project as unacceptable and would recommend that Amazon take it off of their list. Amazon on the other hand was extremely responsive and refunded my money in a timely manner. The bad experience that I had with this distibuter will not affect my decision to purchase from Amazon in the future.
This device is just sitting in my drawer gathering dust.I live in Boston and haven't been able to get reasonable reception on any of the frequencies available on this adapter. It cuts in and out between the MP3s and the radio stations that broadcast on or near those frequencies.
Contrary to text in reviews, the used item I purchased did not include cables. I assumed that I could use cables I had, but this item requires male-to-male cabling for monitor connection.
In defense of both the item and the seller, I admit this is an unusual situation. But here are the facts, draw your own conclusion. I ordered one of these and had it delivered to my brother-in-law, who lives 3000 miles away. He's not electronics-savvy, and didn't realize he could use this to output his Roku to a pair of powered computer speakers. He called me and told me "I just can't get any volume out of this set-up." He finally sent me the Y-splitter, since he wasn't going to use it. It turns out that it has an internal short, and barely puts out anything except a loud buzz. Now, any cable like this can have a manufacturing defect, so that's forgivable. But I contacted the seller, CMPLE, and explained the situation to them, no response. Yes, it's been six months, but I think they should have at least responded.
I ordered two of these. One of them worked fine, lasting as long as the Canon brand. The other would not lock into the the body. I returned the dud for a full refund.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007CIWZG/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_img
The Selphy 510 can't print photos that are 4x6. It can only make prints that are closer to 3 3/4 by 5 3/4. Plus which the short sides of the rectangle have white borders -- the long sides don't. So, if you put your print into a 4x6 frame it looks unpleasant -- white borders on two sides and a bit of the frame backing showing all around. I think they've really misadvertised this product and someone should stop them.
Rating it one star because the item as-is, does not work as advertised on a Treo 650.This cable (in a bag marked Palm Tungsten T5 USB [2-in-1] Cable) DOES fit my Treo 650, but it won't sync to my computer (yes, I know how to initiate a Hotsync on the Treo without a cable button!!!). Works as a quick charger, though.Eforcity tried to make this right and sent me another (identical) cable. Same problem: charge, but no sync. Examined their cable with a magnifying glass and noticed that the pin-out is different from my original sync cable. Taking a chance (since now I had 2 cables from seller), I pulled pins out to make their cable like my Treo's - it worked!!! Now it syncs as well as charges!!!
This is NOT 8 gauge wire, it's 3/32" which is LESS than 10 gauge wire....I might has well used a lamp cord to wire my amp!!
I am trying to use this KVM to switch between a Dell Laptop and Desktop.A dell standard USB optical mouse will miss about 50% of the attempted clicks. I often must double click 2-3 times on a folder before the mouse clicks are actually detected by the computer!With a Dell Standard USB keyboard, the response rate is VERY slow when the keyboard is plugged into this KVM. Often keys are not typed when you have obviously pressed them on the keyboard. As another review also stated, sometimes they keyboard locksdown on a keyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy (like that). The only way out of this is to switch the KVM to the other computer and back again. Extremely frustrating.In the period of typing this review, I have had to retype at least 10-15 keystrokes that were not detected by the keyboard.This is a lousy piece of junk and I would not recommend it.
After reading all the reviews I purchased this for my boyfriend for his birthday because he's been wanting a pair of wireless headphones for months. I received two headsets and returned both because of extremely poor reception. Laying in bed, 5 feet from the receiver, the headphone volume would inexplicably drop after about 5 minutes of listening. Sometimes turning the TV on and off would fix it. We thought the first set might be defective but then the second set did the exact same thing. Too bad... I'll be looking for another set.
It seems like the majority of buyers like this model so I guess I am in the minority. When I first received it and unwrapped it it really looked sweet. Then I started playing with the knobs and realized how extremely cheesey they were. The felt like they were going to break off. I tuned it to FM radio and was not impressed with the reception nor the sound. The shortwave band was also very disappointing. Maybe it's just me and I don't know what I am doing (possible) but it didn't trip my trigger. I had to return it. Seemed like a steep price for just a so/so radio. One thing I really do like is Amazon. They really do all they can to make you happy.
It turns out that there are FOUR possible writeable DVD formats and not only are they not all compatible with each other, but they are not all compatible with the DVD-ROM drives out there! If you intend to use this DVD drive for back-up of a hard drive, and you are not planning on swapping files with a person that has a DVD-ROM drive, then this may be the product for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere!Basically, the writeable DVD formats are as follows:- DVD-R: write-once; best backwards compatibility, can be used by almost all DVD-ROM readers/DVD players- DVD-RW: read/write; so-so compatiblity with DVD-ROM, will not play in most DVD players on the market- DVD+RW: read/write; NOTE: this is similar in effect to the DVD-RW, BUT IT IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT STANDARD - the two are NOT interchangeable; DVD+RW is even less standards-compliant than DVD-RW- DVD-RAM: highest capacity, but the worst compatibility of any format. However, DVD-RAM drives tend also to include DVD-R features, so these are probably your best bet for the foreseeable future.
Setting up the WiFi with this product is close to an impossible task. I see that it obviously works for other people, therefore the raving reviews. I bought the Prismiq Media Player after doing a lot of research, and based on the opinion of other users I thought it would be the best "Digital Audio Receiver" to buy. I was dead wrong. I started by buying the recommended cards - with their routers, just to find out that Prismiq did not support certain versions of the cards - actually, some of the versions that they support are no longer available! After sending the card and router back, I got yet another card / router combination - again from their recommended list, just to find out that the Media Player does not recognize this card either!What I have is $200.00+ paper weight sitting in my living room!To add insult to injury - Prismiq's "customer service" support is non-existing. Just try calling their toll free number - you'll be placed on hold, just to be forwarded to an answering machine - and of course, they will not return calls. I sent them an e-mail explaining my problem, and I have yet to receive an answer.I'm thinking of going with the Creative's Sound Blaster Wireless Music system. I wish I had done so from the beginning.I emphatically do not recommend this player to anyone.
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.
Well, buying this player was a mistake. We were in a hurry to find a multi-disk changer before our wedding. I always thought Onkyo was a good name and I had found some favorable reviews. The audio is fine with this player, but about 2/3 of the time it won't recognize CDs. It doesn't matter if the CDs are commercially produced or home-burned, and I keep my CDs in very good shape so it's not a matter of fingerprints and scratches. It's also interesting that if I advance to about track 3 until the CD is recognized and then back up to track 1 it will usually work... what a pain in the ___. It's done this since day one but with the wedding arrangements I didn't have time to return it to the vendor within the first 30 days.Now the changer is bad, but so far trying to get through to their support has been even worse! For 4 months I've been trying to call in at different times of different days during their support hours. First off, I always get "your call will be answered in 59 minutes". After about 30 minutes I typically can't wait any longer so I have to hang up. Once I let it go on for 30+ minutes than was disconnected. This morning we're up to 66 minutes (since I started this I'm up to 72 minutes) on the phone timer and they say the call will be answered in 8 minutes. If I get anywhere with them I'll update the review, but my current opinion is DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS COMPANY'S PRODUCTS, especially this model CD changer.
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.
For two months, this unit hummed along beautifully, performing at or above expectations. Then this morning, with no more than 3% capacity filled, it started clicking and stopped working. At least 100 hours of work disappeared in an instant.Sure, this happens to everyone, and everyone's supposed to have a backup, but this was the backup. Do I need to backup the backup? I guess, so ... just not with a Toshiba.
This item is a very poorly made and designed item. It is made of cheap plastic and feels like cheap plastic. The rubber "feet" fell off as soon as I opened the box. They would not stay on; it appeared as if the glue that was used dried up from excessive heat. The feet extend to make it taller, but they are very flimsey. I would NOT trust my expensive monitor to sit on top of this riser. Like the other reviewer said, it is "tacky". I will add cheap, poorly designed, flimsey, way overpriced. It looks good in the picture, but that's the only positive thing I can say about it.
They only lasted 1 month, then R earbud lost sound. I will buy a different kind. It's not even worth returning it to the manufacturer-$6.00 return shipping fee+your shipping to them.
One day it just stopped working. I got the dreaded "orange and green flashing lights of death"... the contents of the File space were un-recoverable... and I ended up just pitching it after extensive attempts to revive it.Apparently this is yet another one of the bad products that Apple likes to keep hush-hush.
These eMarker guys are out of business, so not sure if this thing even works any longer.
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 purchased the ADS Tech DVD Xpress DX2 Video Converter for my Sony Windows XP PC. When I tried to load the driver, Windows XP gave me a warning that the driver was not certified for Windows XP. I took the risk and continued anyway. The next thing I knew my DVD-RW and audio stopped working. I was able to get the DVD working again, but the sound is still not working. I obviously can't recommend this converter based on my experience.
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.
As other reviewers have stated, when it works the pictures are of very nice quality. Unfortunately, the misfeeds and jams started after printing a small number of pictures (20 at most) and have gotten worse and worse until it's totally useless. Do NOT buy this piece of junk.
This is the SECOND "HP retail packaging" toner cartridge sold-as-new that we've purchased that was bad right out of the box. In both cases the drum was bad and created substantial "ghosting" on the printed pages.THIS IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE AMAZON SELLER, since both packages were in original, sealed HP boxes of purportedly new toner for our 8000DN.It used to be a very bad idea to use "refurbished, refilled" toner cartridges even though they were much cheaper than the HP factory units. With the utter uselessness of the HP-packaged units at this point, I see no reason to pay more for toner that's unusable anyway.I wish there were a a better solution.
A"friend" gave me a new Bother MFC420CN printer stating that it was such a waste he counldn't throw it away. I din't pay for it so I can throw it away and I will. I replaced all the print cartridges ($50 from Office Depot). The menu said low ink. Now it says "no cartridge". I re-set the cartridges, installed the old ones, and commenced a search for help with "ink" problems. I give up! After putting in many cleaning cycles still no red. After power up/power down, inputting secret codes in maintenance, reading the manual even it is clear that these units have fundemental design flaws. The ink wells seem to acumulate ink from changing cartidges. The print head in deep inside the machine and not accessible for cleaning. The opertion lcd read out is not back lite and hard to read. Ink is unbelieveably expensive. Once trapped in the low ink or no cartridge mode even new cartridges don't help. A good scanner it is. Never used the fax. USB connects itself and Win XP installed without trouble. Look for something with lower cost ink and less maintenance issues. A minus 1 in my book.
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.
Does not print borderless Word Documents, it cuts them off and does not print to the edge of the page. HP tech support does not have a solution and will not have. They say it is for photo's only.I also had problems installing the software, incompatable with some computers. HP did not have a solution - I was on the phone for over 10 hours. I finally figured it out myself.I am extremely dissapointed as I had planned to use this printer for printing post cards, brochures etc. for business.Bottom line it is good for photo's only.
well I am now working on my 5th one witha return through the company. What a big let down. First 3 lost blue ink and could never get it to print blue again even though I replaced it with several new inks of there brand. This one screwed up after trying to print christmas pictures only new probelm now print quality is so poor it is like a hazy picture instead of the crisp ones at the begining. They informed me being as the problems always seem to be about the same they will refer me to the service center next. Sorry but I will never buy another Brother product again!
I bought this for my thinkpad X31 to be used as CDRW/DVD player, not so much for music listening. I got iriver cd MP3/WMA player for that. I do not think there are too many MP3/WMA player that could beat iriver's feature. anyways, going back to Sony... it seems to be working fine as CD/DVD reader but I haven't yet had success with recording/writing to CD yet (except for making 4 CD costers for my desk). I have had 5 different kind of CDRW that I have used and never had problem until this one (never read manual to operate). I used there provided software and windows explorer but neither one seem to complete the writing successfully. I am following the manual (I actually read the maual) correctly. I'll try couple more time with different setting and if still doesn't work than I'll have to return them.
I really cannot recommend this software. I don't know why DeLorme refuses to use the simple windows interface. Nothing is where you would expect it to be. There isn't even a simple "Save As" dialog box. There is no way to name anything the way YOU want to name it and the print dialog box doesn't allow you to just print a couple of the pages you need from a 30 page document.This really is NOT good software.don't buy it.
I bought this router in September, and it worked beautifully for about five months. Then, for no apparent reason, I started having issues with dropped connections. I initiated connect via email with Linksys tech support, and I was very disappointed in the quality of their support. After a month of getting instructions that didn't solve my problem, I was extremely irritated with their inability to resolve the problem, and they finally gave up and told me to ship it back to them for a replacement. By this time, the router was working only when connected via an ethernet cable.Well, the replacement arrived, and I tried to set it up, only to find that it couldn't connect to the Internet at all. After a full hour on the phone with tech support, the technician told me that she'd exhausted all of their troubleshooting steps and that I should return it to the store where I bought it. I tried to explain to her that I bought it in September and couldn't return it, but she refused to understand what I was saying and told me to contact Customer Support for any further assistance.So I contacted Customer Support asking for a full refund, and they informed me that because Linksys isn't in the business of selling their products, they can't give me a refund. But I can contact one of their SENIOR technicians to resolve my problem. (Apparently, they've been relegating me to their JUNIOR technicians for the past month and a half.)All I want at this point is to get my money back so that I can buy a working product from any company BUT Linksys.
It looks like there have been others with the same issues I have had. 108MBps does not work and Netgear's support is beyond unhelpful. I replaced another Netgear router for this one and two wireless G adapters so I could get faster speeds. Hundreds of dollars later, I have what I started out with as far as performance goes. Netgear has already replaced this once after a firmware update screwed up the first router. Don't waste your money like I did.
Extremely vague about everything one would associate with today's standard extended warenty: especially if you have an extended warranty on a Mac computer.Local Mac store salesman admits battery warranty as a "grey area", where my iPod was purchased. I was never told, in a concise way, what was covered in terms of the battery life after one year. Salesman mentioned a battery can go dead after a year... but a service tech would decide if this occurred under "normal" use. To me, this is a very slippery slope to leave to a tech. What history does one have to prove to warrant a covered battery replacement?Accidents are not covered. An accidental drop on your floor isn't covered. Nothing compared to most insurance plans... including your average homeowner's policy.This owner's advice... skips it. iPods are great for what they are... an often wonderful, but troublesome device that has its quarks. Accept what you purchased (a Mac product), and skip the plan. You'll get a new model anyway.
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
Have read all the reviews on avs forum and amazon about the buzz problem on this set, I still decided that I was gonna take the odds. It has been 3 months since the problem was first reported and I thought Samsung should have come aware of it and fixed the problem.Well, SO I THOUGHT. There is NO luck on my part! The set buzzes out of the box. You can hear the buzz sound over 10 ft away when there is no dialog or you put the TV on mute. The set was manufatured Nov in Mexico so even the latest ones have this problem! Mine is on its way back.
I purchased this item especially for use with a camcorder. As soon as I opened the package, I knew I was going to be unhappy. The controls for the head (both the tilt and the plate release) are directly where you would need to place your hands to operate the camcorder's zoom as well as hold onto the cammie itself. I still gave it a trial run, and after less than 5 minutes, it became too uncomfortable to continue using.This item is more than likely perfect for use with a camera, but since that was not my intended use, I just can't justify giving it a high rating.
I did all of my homework before I bought this camera, including checking out Consumer Reports, reading Amazon's reviews and talking to people who own the camera.I actually bought it to use at my best friend's wedding. The small amount of pictures I took outside were great. But the ones inside were so dark, I was so sad to see them. Although the zoom is impressive, the flash isn't. All of the pictures of my new friend and her groom were very dark and fuzzy.It also seemed like the subjects in the photo were always in the right lower corner of the picture. So possibly the accuracy rate isn't that good.Needless to say, I returned the camera.
As advertised, the ink cartridge was "new in the box." What was not said, however, was the expiration date was 2004. Thus the cartridge was not usable. Money down the drain! Even 1 star is a stretch.
I purchased the unit May 3, 2003. Had to take it in for repairs August 9, 2003. Problems that kept occurring were problems during recording and/or erasing DVD's, error messages and lost the ability to finalize the recorded DVD's. When the unit was returned I was told that there was a defective electrical part, PC board was replaced and the firmware was corrupt which had to be installed and upgraded. I was also told that I should not use ANY Memorex and/or generic DVD's for recording (supposedly there are compatibility issues with Memorex media). So I have switched and began using TDK and FUJI blank DVD+R's and DVD+RW's. Second service attempt is October 11, 2003. Problems at this time is; feezeing when erasing, freezes when finalizing, does not recognize discs. Images become distorted and there is a loud vibration when using FFW and Rewind. Timer recording does not always function properly and pissed me off when it did not record the season finale of Paradise Hotel and the season premier of Mutant X. Waiting to see what happens this time. Thankfully I purchased my unit at Circuit City and added the City Advantage extended warranty which saves me unnecessary charges during repair also, I was told that if it needs to be repaired a third time, that it will be replaced with a new unit or one with similar features and functionality. Hopefully if anyone buys this or any other unit they will purchase from a place that will save them any headaches and protect their product investment!
Make sure you print user guides on installation from the web before you install this. If you have a problem (like I did ) when the wizard refused to connect my pc there was nothing in the box to assist. There is no help number or manual to assist. Basically you are on your own with this one. Not a user friendly router.
I order this for my GA-7ZM motherboard, I've been buying RAM for this PCfor several years. I've been using PCs for over 20 years.I ordered it through Emartbuy.The RAM was shipped in a soft plastic bag, no hard plastic enclosure.I ran it through Memtest86 and lots of errors showed up right out of bag,more errors than the stick I am trying to replace that was in use for 7 years. And it failed the Memtest twice, that's a first for me.I contacted eMartbuy, sent the memory back. Their replies shocked me, theyclaimed they tested it before they shipped and they tested again after they got the return, and the memory still works.I can't say about other vendors that's selling this product.DON'T buy from USA eMartBuy, these are not honest people.
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?
I picked the Sansa e 140 for running and it came with the armband and the SD card slot was a nice touch. What I found is it is made cheap and breaks easily and SanDisk will not stand behind it. My Bro has an ipod, it is made to last and will be what I buy next
The presumed 1GB card has only 208MB. I bought it at $96 from Amazon and I returned the card immediately!!
Bought 2 of these drives over a 2 week interval, a retail kit from Amazon, and an bare drive OEK kit from elsewhere. The OEM drive worked fine in a USB enclosure, and continues to work fine. The retail kit went into a USB enclosure and immediately reported Delayed write failures, hung up the USB, etc. Tested the drive on 3 different PCs with three different systems, used Seagate's diagnostic SW to diagnose drive. All the PCs hung up after a short while, needed to power cycle to get the PC IDE controller to see the drive again...PC restarts without power cycling was not sufficient...HD controller on drive must be bad. Seagate Diagnostic SW did not find anything wrong!!!!!!! This is bad...!!!!!Bad News/Good News: Returned drive to Seagate, they did not have a 300 GB replacement unit, so I was "Driveless" for about 6 weeks. I was suprised to see that when they did send me a drive, it was a 400 GB...works fine in the USB2 enclosure.
I loved these speakers until....After about ten months of consistent use, both of the connections (subwoofer to speakes and AC adapter to subwoofer) became loose, and eventually caused the system to fail completely.The connection / signal would fade in and out. I would be forced to jiggle the connections on the subwoofer until the speakers worked - and then, the slightest movement of a speaker wire would cause the speakers to fade out again.At this point, I am unable to get power to the speaker system at all. It is broken and no longer under warranty.I have ordered a pair of JBLs to replace them. Hopefully these will last longer than ten months!
The video quality of burnt DVD is really horrible. The pictures are too bright to the point that you can't see much at all. There's a lot of color loss in the resulting video. I would not recommend this item to anyone.
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.
The lack of documentation and spotty support, combined with a much too complicated configuration setup has cost me hours of valuable time trying to straighten out problems; not to mention downtime due to unstable service. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a simple, reliable way to connect their network wirelessly. I have friends who swear by NetGear.I am sending my Linksys back.
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 purchased this last week and returned it. The picture (compared to Sony TRV22 in the same lighting) was TERRIBLE! So grainy it looked like a digital effect. I tried all the settings, different tapes and alternate lighting and couldn't get a decent picture.The motor noise is loud compared to 2 other DV camcorders I have owned. So loud it picked up on the mic and transferred to VHS. Not impressed with this, ...If you get this camcorder, save your receipt until you've tested it!!!
The plastic frame that connects the ear muff to the thicker top portion of the frame breaks too easily. My set broke within 2 hours of use. They snapped when i was taking the head phone off my head. I knew some reviews indicated a potential issue with breaking so i was very careful and treated the set gently and they still broke!There is a review from May 2012 that says the IncrediFlex change to the frame fixed the issue. Do not believe that review. This headphones still have a quality issue.However, they do an excellent job of blocking background noise.The sound quality is adequate for most users. They sound like typical in-ear head phones.If the headband issue every is fixed i would recommend them.
It fits in Brother HL-5070n, but not very well. It gets stuck and takes more force to get in and out than did the factory drum. Also, our "replace drum light" never went off after adding this non-Brother-made replacement drum.
I've had the remote for at least two years. A year ago I would have given this 5 stars, but not now. The mechanical button design is poor and it won't last long. Several of the most used buttons have stopped functioning. It's out of warranty and it's going in the trash.
This is my first posting towards any product that I have bought online. I consider myself to be very tech saavy and was in need of an ethernet enabled print server. For some reason in my mind, I wanted to save money and buy something that I thought was simple enough to design and make, so I could trust any manufacture. BOY WAS I WRONG!I could go on and on, why YOU should stay away fromt this product. I regret the day I bought it. I feel so strongly against it, that I actually took the time to write a review.Some things I hate about it:1. Abnormal addition to the 'add printer' dialogue in winXP. I have added printers via a print server and the hawkings folk, decided to use a very counter intuitive way of setting it up.2. Crashes, when you need to print large documents, this thing goes nuts.3. When multiple computers are sending jobs I don't know what to expect.4. NO Power saving features. I like to turn off my printer when I'm not using it, well that means I also have to restart the print server as well, I can't just leave it on.Overall this product is a piece of CRAP spend the money and get something good!
The other day, I was closing the main compartment and the metal zipper tab broke while i was pulling on it. 2 seconds later, the other tab broke. Just as a test, I wanted to see if i could break the remaining metal piece that was still attached and it broke like a cracker. Very cheap material!The tripod staps on the bottom are really hard to open and close. This bag was not well thought out.
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.
Loved the sound, design, cost and one day speakers just stopped working. Charging continued to work. No way to fix it. Called iLuv and emailed them with no response.
I received this item a few minutes, ago. I was happy about it b/c (a) finding cases for the first generation iPhone is getting extremely difficult and (b) I used to have another one of these I had given to my father for his iPod Touch a couple years ago. I knew them to have good quality cases. (Well...at least at one point, they did). In fact, my father's case on the iPod Touch is still in use. However, the one I just received tore as I placed it on the phone the very first time. Obviously, the quality they once had in manufacturing is no longer there. I can no longer recommend this product. Avoid and save your money & time!
This product does work well. When I got mine, the install software did not work on my computer. But, a newer version is out now that works fine. I have used other brands of this kind of card and they got much better reception than this card. I'm a big fan of Netgear products, but this is something I wish I had bought from another company.
Had two both quit after a yr. Bought for our teenager and he took very good care of it, used it alot and was happy with the quality initially but became frustrated after about a year it would start to freeze up then it quit. I guess its the luck of the draw after reading some of the reviews which we read and brought based on the reviews. Finally broke down and brought the 5th generation IPod. So far so good, you can now use Napster with IPod but read Napsters policy on how to d/l on to IPod. U could be out some money after realizing its not all that straight foward.
I bought this camera new in 2006 based on reviews at the time. Since then I have a much more accurate review to submit.-Metal case is sturdy and looks great. This is true. I dropped the camera and the only thing that broke was the plastic, zoom thingy which snapped like a twig.-Takes wonderful, clear pictures. Yes, if you can get it to turn on. Mine comes on about 75% of the time. The rest of the time the lens extends and that's it. No display and no pictures. I wrote to Canon because a lot of reviewers have had the same problem and Canon said that they had never heard of that problem. There are now lots of reviews of people that have bought this camera and it wouldn't turn on. Don't miss a photo moment because your stupid camera won't turn on!! I missed a picture of a bear because of it.Right now my on-screen display won't work. You should be able to choose between view standard settings, view detailed settings or off but mine doesn't work at all which means you don't have any idea of your settings, can't change your settings or use any of the functions.After about a year the zoom, set, menu, func. disp., and camera/play buttons became very hard to move or push. I have a chunk missing out of my thumbnail right now because I took the camera on a project and had to switch between camera and play a lot.For the money, you can buy a much more reliable camera.
One of the other reviewers here hit the nail right on the head when he mentioned how poor the customer support is, and how Samsung has "insulated" themselves from any customer complaints. It's all too true. 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.
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.
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.
Although this device is extremely portable (you can fold them up, and they come with a carrying case), the speakers are very low quality. I hadn't had the speakers for 3 days, and one of them already blew out. When you turn up the volume on the speakers, the sound becomes muffled and full of static...Through all that, I am still using them, though!
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.
The batteries that i bought, one was in good condition and the other didnt work. I dont recomended this product.
If you are looking at this product, it's probably because your original one has started to flake out, and only work some of the time. The problem lies in the small twisted copper wire that is in this cable, and the replacement will stop working after a short time too... The only thing that seems to work is to replace it with a good quality cable but you loose the volume control.
We bought these for my 14 year old son and he was so excited to get them, well after only 3 days they broke. We had to return them to Skull Candy to be replaced.
I bought this router one week ago and it has stopped working for 3 times. And I had to disconnect all cables, reset my cable modem and reset the router in order to get the connection back, and still I do not know what the cause was. I followed every step in the setup and I'm sure I didn't do anything wrong. Definitely do not choose this if you need it for home office, because it is extremely unreliable. Even if you need it for personal use, I would not recommend a router which needs resetting every 2 days for getting normal connection back.
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
I decided to give Sony one last shot, as I've had some problems with their products in the past. These headphones seemed to be everything I was looking for, and for exactly what I wanted to spend. That should've been my first warning sign.They were perfect for three months, had great quality, the noise cancellation was excellent, I was ecstatic, etc. They never moved from my computer other than two road trips in the backseat of a car. I never took them running with me, I just stuck with my crappy 10 year old pair for that, which have never frayed and have never screwed up. So there was no reason that almost three months to the day I got them, the right earbud simply stopped working. I fiddled with the wires for a bit, but with no luck. Some connection somewhere was dead. It wasn't an earwax or a clogging problem, there's just a dead connection somewhere. I tried contacting Sony's customer support and got thrown around in circles.Long story short, Sony and I have since broken up. I got Shure E3Cs. Extremely pricey, but beautiful. This is truly a case of getting what you pay for. Go with them.
First of all, I liked the product, but it was of poor quality. Do some quick searches on the net and see what I mean this product is iffy for some people. The battery charges via the USB connector, which in my case was corroded from the inside out. After about a week of use the Ipod Shuffle started rusting from the inside unto the connector... then connectivity was lost, so it couldn't hold it's charge for more than a few minutes. Bad bad apple, I'm not the only user that happened to.Then my other iffy concerns with the product are lack of control over the playlist from the product itself, seems that you really need to use the software with it. Travelling with your shuffle and hoping to put your music on another computer, well the software starts a new library and deletes all the music from your shuffle... thanks Apple.Some people either love it or hate it, make sure yours works 100% during the return period.
I purchased this charger because the cost couldn't be beat. However, it doesn't actually do anything. According to the instructions, the charge light will glow red when charging and green when the battery is completely charged. However, no matter what I do, the light glows green. I left the battery in the charger and the charger plugged in for several hours, all the while, seeing a green "it's fully charged" light. The battery was never charged. I have 2 EN-EL10 batteries that I tested this with and the result was the same in both cases. This product is junk.
Not sure if it is the hot weather in Arizona, but in less that two weeks, the inner screen basically melted; it looked like blurs of ink. Nonetheless stay away from this product. It was also hard trying to find the right station and the sounds were very staticky.
The Tamron teleconverters will not work with Canon's EF-S lens line for cameras with APS-C sensors. The Canon lens will not mount on the teleconverter due to the changed mounting configuration (white dot) on these lenses. The Tamron teleconverter works as advertised with full frame (EF) lenses.
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.
E-marker started to lose it's appeal when I had a problem with the driver. Sony provided little assistance with the situation and I basically had to solve it through trial and error. The website was easy to manuever through, but receiving the proper listings wasn't constant. I will give Sony credit for coming up with the idea, and respect it's potential. However, for now it serves as a interesting eye candy piece for my key chain.
The cable didn't earn the single star, Amazon did.The technical details said:"For high definition video (720p, 1080i, 1080p) or standard video formats."This is an outright LIE! The package itself says specifically that the cable is for "up to 1080i". That doesn't mean this cable can't handle 1080p, I'm sure it will, I'm just angry because I bought this cable because the details said 1080p and that is what I wanted to buy.
I have had the same problem others have mentioned in their reviews. On occasion with certain dvds the movie will begin to pixelate, freeze, skip, etc. It seems to be related to overheating because if I shut the unit off for a few minutes and turn it back on it will play fine again for 20-30 minutes, then start screwing up again. I even tried giving it more aiir circulation but it didnt seem to help. I am returning it the store and exchanging it for a Sony DVP-NS75H. I did give it two stars because when it was working the picture was outstanding even using the S-video output.
This is a great idea and should work fairly simple.It is easy to use and easy to install yetit crashed my Windows 2000 PC perhaps it is just a conflict with another perifphal on my computer. So I tried putting it on another computer. Although there was no crash it caused another USB device not to work. You are taking a risk with this product.
I purchased this product because it said it was a "Dodge Ram LOGO" CD/DVD Visor Organizer. The product didn't match the picture AT ALL! I was looking to purchase the item with just the LOGO not "Dodge Ram written as big as balls!" Very disappointed in the advertisement and title, it doesn't match the actual thing.
I bought 3 of them @ 99.00 USD a pop!ALL 3 of them died after 6 months.Myself, wife & son maybe used them a dozen times. {on airline trips}1 of them would have a button light up when it was plugged into the charger but that was it.The other 2 just would not turn on or do anything anymore.Even tried buying a new battery to see if that was maybe the problem. Nope.Very, very disappointed.Have never had anything fail so quickly before with such little use. & 3 of them no less.That itself is a telling story of the sub-par componets used in the devices.anyway.....Went and bought 3 Creative Zen Vision M's 30gb to replace the Mustek garbage.They have worked almost flawless for over 2 years now with LOTS of use & Abuse.(had to reset one of them when the battery was drained to far. easy fix with a paperclip)
You could literally buy 20 external USB floppy drives for the price of this thing! It doesn't have any advantages over the $10 one either. Shop around!
I bought this to use on my Garmin Rhino 530 and I had nothing but issues out in the field. Bought 2 of these and wish I didnt. Bad connection and static. Cut out almost every time. Even if we were no farther than 50 yards away. If you have a Garmin Rhino, stay clear of this one. Stick with the Garmin one even if its more money.
I have had this scanner for about two years and it creates great scans. But I am completely frustrated with the feeder. I only use it a couple times a month but now might get rid of it.My issue is that it has a real hard time separating pages as they cycle thru the scanner. I now watch every scan to make sure it doesn't skip a page. I was hoping that it would allow me to individually feed each page and still create a multi-page PDF like my flatbed canon does. No such luck.I have had bad experiences with any page that has ever been folded or stapled and non slick paper like inkjet.
A longtime Samsung supporter, I had high hopes and was hopeful that for $300 (at the time) this would be my light use, family event camcorder for the next 5-7 years. NO CHANCE. this camera stopped working suddenly and without warning after only 3 months and perhaps 3 total hours of use (how convenient that Samsung's warranty expires at exactly 3/months!) After contacting Customer Service, I was informed that I could send the camera to their service center in New Jersey where it would be repaired and returned for the flat fee of $161.15. Two downsides for me are (1) The camera is now $190 (+/-) brand new, and, (2) The warranty on repairs is only for a whopping 30 days. New plan, grab some small screwdrivers and start tinkering, meanwhile I'm here to pick up a new Sony, Cannon, or Panasonic and strongly advise anyone reading this review or considering this camera to quickly DO THE SAME!
I bought these blank CDs to make some audio mixes with. They look really cool and are much more fun to look at then the usual dull shiny or matted CDs you get. However, looks only go so far. Every other CD I've burned with has been a dud. I have a great TDK Burner, 48X speed, and use the latest version of Nero. Doesn't matter b/c the CD's themselves don't seem to want to work every time. I've only been able to successfully use about 50% of the CDs in this spindle and won't be buying anymore of this line from Verbatim til they fix their quality issues in manufacturing these CDs. My $12 50-pack spindle Target-brand CDs have worked like a charm and I haven't hit a dud with a single one of those yet. In this case you definitely don't get what you pay for.
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'm very dissapointed in this fm transmitter. The sound is very poor, i can't even enjoy my music. And static is annoying, appears too often. Unfortunately, i'm not happy with my purchase.
I bought a 30 GB Zune for my grandson for Christmas. I read the reviews and was concerned about the software issues at first. To my surprise the software installation was a snap. In FEB 2008 I called Zune support and told them that the LCD looked like it was cracked but there was no external damage. Support told me that Zune would not warranty a cracked LCD under any circumstances, they also would not give me any information on how to access factory repair. The C.S. repersenative was rude and not at all helpful. Online I checked some of the independant repair companies and found out that Zune has a problem with LCD's cracking if charged overnight. It seems that the battery heats up and expands causing the LCD to crack. Microsoft is aware of this problem but they are sticking to thier NO REPLACEMENT POLICY. I wish Amazon would help on this matter. Buyers BEWARE, ZUNE has a problem and they won't address it.
The features on this player are outstanding for the price. I was impressed by the ability to expand the memory, the built-in FM receiver, and the size of the player. However, not being able to use playlists, no rechargeable battery are drawbacks. There are strange quirks with it too, mixing up tags on songs, and the sometimes very slow startup of the unit is annoying at best. It takes some time for the unit to respond and advance to the next song when you hit the forward button, but once you get used to it it's ok. I would rate this about a C-.
I wanted to like this monitor. I really did. We got the Fisher Price Sounds n Lights as a gift and exchanged it for this one because we thought the night light (glow) feature on this one was a nice touch. It was, except that the light kept flashing on and off. Maybe it was a defective switch. Maybe it's the poor design - the on/off switch is on the bottom of the unit, so if you don't have this thing sitting just right, it'll turn the glo light on and off. After a few frustrating attempts at getting it set right, we figured it just wasn't worth the trouble. It's back at the store now and the Fisher Price unit is back home.As far as reception goes, it was ok. The Fisher Price seems a tad clearer - but that might just be me.
My Adesso WKB-3000-UB looks just like the picture, so I think it is the same product. I wanted a wireless keyboard with a built-in trackball for convenience, especially when in my lazyboy using a large TV display as the monitorm -- no wires from the TV table to my chair. The trackball is for me more convenient than a mouse, and more hand friendly than my separate trackball.The problems are1) Unresponsive keyboard. I have to type very slowly and deliberately or the letters may not enter the computer. I am ever erasing and retyping. I blame the wireless system for sluggishness.2) Sudden nonfunction. All of a sudden the thing quits responding; then I have to go to the USB dongle, push its button, align the keyboard with the dongle and push the reset button on the keyboard.3) Sudden insanity. All of a sudden the system goes on a rampage entering over and over forever and ever the last button pushed. I will be typing and then, for example, hit an s. All of a sudden a multitude of s's starts and continues entering, like: sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. The only way I know to stop the machine gun entry is to go the the USB port and pull the dongle out. Then I reinsert the dongle and go through the reset procedure outlined in 2) above.I think I had rather use a wired keyboard if I am going to type much quantity, despite the wires to my lazyboy.
I bought the Visineer LX200 around December as a Christmas gift for my fianc&eacute;. We used it for about 2 weeks and grew very annoyed that the viewfinder is blurry and barley usable. The pictures come out sub-par because the way it renders the light is never quite right. On top of that, my camera stopped working after a few weeks and I have not been able to get assistance from Visioneer to solve the problem.An unhappy customer of the Visioneer LX200,Josh Nelson
I bought this to use as a navigation control for my ham radio (Flex 3000). I didn't like it at all - it was way to sensitive and I couldn't adjust it to do what I hoped it would do. I communicated a bit with the software designers who implemented this device for the radio software but just couldn't get things to work smoothly.I'm sure it's probably great for graphics use or whatnot - just not good for me and my PowerSDR software - YMMV.
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???
I have used the CX7000F printer for a year and it has become increasingly neurotic. It often shakes, rattles and rolls for no apparent reason. It squirts more ink than a paranoid squid. And what's really funny is that I have to sneak up on it to put a single page in the feeder - say for printing on both sides - because unless done very, very carefully it senses the new page and total electronic armageddon ensues requiring a shut-down and restart.I used to consider this printer's many quirks as mildly amusing (my little 'R2D2' with attitude), but now its all become just plain annoying. Out it goes!
Alright, the sound is great for the price. Here are the negatives: first, the pod for the AA battery is awkward. When I plug it into my computer, it weighs the cord down so much that it's uncomfortable to wear. Plus, the weight of if has already bent the male part of the headphones. Second, the headphones are so warm. If I were sitting at a bus stop in January in Chicago, these would be great. Last, the construction of the headphones is really shotty. I read this in previous postings but was dubious about other reviewers. Trust me, I take care of my things and after two short months, my headphones broke down the center. My advice, if you are purchasing them because they are cheap and want good sound, buy them... just don't ever fold them up.Update: Shortly after writing this review, one speaker broke. I continued using it for two more months. Now, the other speaker is dead. What a waste of money this things were. I changed my rating two a one.
I try to find the different between this product and the DCS-1000, I couldn't see why this cost so much more than DCS-1000. I think you guys should get DCS-1000 if you really want a web server cam. Forget about this. It is a ripe off with this price!
This cable is garbage, and that's exactly where my last two purchases went form amazon. I'm sure it's not the website, maybe i just have bad luck and always run into bad purchases.
I was excited to receive my Prismiq Media Player with the hope that I could finally integrate my television, stereo, and computer-based music, video and photo collections.It was not to be.The Prismiq Media Player does not live up to its promise. I was able to browse the web, listen to nearly flawless internet radio (the best quality streaming media I have ever heard) but when it came to listening to my WMA files over a wired 100mbps network, the music skipped and popped worse than a scratched CD--worse than an old vinyl LP. Sadly, the unit does not appear to be defective. After a few calls & emails to Prismiq's rather sub-par tech support, I have given up.Save your money until this product is ready for prime time.
The first one I bought was bricked right out of the box. It displayed the battery symbol you see during the intial charge, but couldn't get past that. I charged it over night and it would not shut off or go into sleep mode. It just displayed that battery symbol until it ran out of juice and died. I charged it again and it did the same thing.The second one I got would not let me flash it to the latest version. It would not let me sync without this newest version either. The Microsoft help pages were worthless. I finally found a forum that suggested I replace the downloaded firmware with the orginal firmware off the disc. (The software automatically pulls the latest version off the web.) Once this intial load was on the zune I was able to update to the latest version. Pain. It took me two days to figure it out and I have a good understanding of 'puters. I feel sorry for anyone that buys this product and doesn't know crap about a PC.Finally I returned the second one all together. I was pampering the hell out of this thing and the hard drive still started making horrible noises. It sounded like it was in the last throws before death, so I took it back before my return period was up and I was stuck with a expensive paperweight.I mostly liked the product while it was working. It was cool watching Aqua Teen on my transit to work. I may revist the Zune in the future, AFTER all these bugs are worked out and they start listening to the customers. I would not recommend this product to anyone except the rich who can afford to throw away money experimenting with a product that more than likely is going to break.
The FA311 was shipped with the wrong drivers and would not install. I contacted the company said new of the error and would email the patch to make it work. I have been in the computer business for 20 years. I lost 1 1/2 hours at $125.00 and they said sorry.
Be aware that while this is a notebook charger, it is not necessarily a netbook charger. The notebook charger also comes in a 90W version, whereas this is 70W. They seem to sell another version for netbooks that comes with a car charger. If it is universal, I don't see why one unit can't be made to charge most types of laptops. Regardless of which version you select, it is difficult to determine whether these chargers will work properly on your laptop. Sure, there is the list of models on the Amazon listing, but this information is somehow absent from the manufacturers website.Thankfully this unit charges my Dell Inspiron and my Lenovo S10 netbook (which was surprising since the connector tip looks different, but it fits). Unfortunately, it doesn't work properly with my friend's Dell Latitude - the laptop states that it is plugged in, but there doesn't seem to be enough juice to charge the battery.The unit isn't much smaller than the Dell chargers, and is actually more bulky than the one for the netbook. It also has moving parts to break and tips to lose. The cord unwind/wind mechanism isn't very smooth and the cord has bunched up on rewind several times. One of the cords is also surprisingly thin. The overall construction is on the flimsy side and I really don't expect it last very long.
My husband purchased this for me last Christmas along withthe camera. It worked great for a little while. I used it every so often, maybe I printed a total of 60 photos in the one year that I had it. One problem I have always experienced is that the printer cartridge runs out long before the paper. You cannot buy the cartridged separately so this has been very frustrating...I am left with loads of expensive paper and no cartridged.Then, I go to print a photo last month and the printer is only printing 1/2 the photo. I had to send the item back to Kodak only to find out they want $80.00 for the repair. I told them to throw it out. What a waste....I wish I my husband had never purchased it.
Started skipping before the first piece was half over. Isn't there a good changer out there somewhere?Also, had it playing through the AUX of a single play Denon book shelf system. Sound was notably degraded from a CD played directly though the Denon. Fuzzy.
This unit worked great for about a week. Then it died. It simply stopped working. Therefore, I am returning it.
I like the features of this unit (color screen, fm radio, voice recorder, 8 gb), but there are a few quirks that prevent me from recommending it.First, the touch controls are unpredictable. I've adjusted the sensitivity of the touchpad, but it's still jumpy. I practically need to slam the play/pause button in order to get it to respond, but the slider control is hyper-sensitive.Second, a very minor issue is the ergonomics/functionality of the on/off switch. It is placed in an awckward position and it's difficult to know whether or not you've actually turned the unit on/off.Both of the first two could be overlooked if not for the next two:There is no easy way to transfer playlists from WMP 10 into the player. All the songs on your playslist will transfer, but they will no longer be organized in a playlist once they land on the Zen. This is a huge hassle, and I don't know whether it's a WMP 10 issue or a Zen issue. The WMP 11 beta appears to resolve this problem, but I had other compatability issues (unrelated to the Zen) with the WMP 11 beta and had to uninstall it.Finally, and this is the kicker - the battery refuses to charge! It chaged once, but since then it simply won't charge. It can remain plugged in to my computer's USB port for hours (6 hours or more), and the unit indicates that it's charging, but the charge never goes beyond about 10%. I've tried different computers and sometimes it won't even charge at all. Others have reported similar charging problems on the Creative user's forum but Creative seems to have no answer other than send it back to them for a replacement. I've attempted to contact Creative via their web support, but have only recieved automated (and unhelpful) responses so far.I have no interest in switching to i-Tunes, so an iPod is out of the question. I like the features and cost of the Zen, but there are serious quirks and the customer support is lacking.
I bought one of these for use in my lab at work. Even though it is not used every day, the keyboard requires new batteries every 2 months or so. The "spent" batteries measure barely below the nominal voltage, i.e. they are usable in other gadgets. But for some reason the keyboard can't use them.I have never been happy with the trackball performance, since day one...it is jerky and very frustrating to use.I am looking for a replacement for this product.
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
Short and Sweet, Simply put, the Maestro Magellan stinks for three major reasons, I'll include in this review.(1) You cannot depend on it's accuracy. If it tells you your destination is on the left side of the street it may very well be on the right, a block or two down.(2)It does not distinguish between valid and invalid addresses. For example, say you make a slight slip and enter 112 Columbus Way, instead of 211 Columbus Way. Magellan will take you to 112 even if it doesn't exist.(3) The Fastest Time feature is not reliable. Magellan Maestro might as well not even have it. What's the point if the equation doesn't factor traffic flow or lights, and stop signs. If it actually / technically does, I'm sorry but the equation still doesn't work. I deliver around town, Glendale, Denver CO, and it seems quite conclusive that the only things Magellan factors into its equation is distance and speed limit, which is totally bogus.Basically, if you're looking for a little toy to sit on your dashboard and act as a sort of automatic map, Magellan Maestro's the one--and comes at a real bargain. But, if you're looking for something more than a map, something useful / something reliable, you best look somewhere else.
This drive is unreliable, the sleep mode will drive you crazy, the software is buggy, and it will cause Windows XP to lock up.The root of the problems seems to be related to the automatic 'sleep' mode the drive goes into after a few minutes of non-use.When the drive goes into sleep mode, Windows XP 'loses' the drive, and your computer will lock up when it tries to read/write to the drive.And according to WD, no way to turn off the automatic sleep mode.With Windows, the drive is virtually useless as a scheduled backup device - because after going into sleep mode, Windows XP will have a difficult time 'waking' the drive to do the backup.If you purchase this drive, save the box. You'll need it when you return the drive.
The Converter appears to be fine, except that it only came with the larger plugs used in northern Europe, not the smaller plugs used in southern Europe.
Unit was dead on arrival. Called Epson priority service, they informed me that unit showed "a really bad error code," and would need to be replaced. Am awaiting a new unit from Epson's Indianapolis, IN shipping facility . . . but it won't arrive in time for an upcoming class presentation to be given tomorrow.
Purchased this on December 4, activated on December 11, broken by December 28.Nice looking unit, neat idea the few times it actually works.There is an entire forum devoted to problems with the S50 at Siruis Backstage. Make sure to read it before you puchase this. The number of problems listed is astounding.I'm fairly comfortable with most tech devices, but there is no way to figure out all the quirks on this.Good luck with getting help on their service lines. People are polite, but little knowledge of the many bugs with this system. Most advice re fixing was incorrect.It amazes me that something like this was released. Compare to the iPOD...difference is astounding.Ultimately returned mine after Sirius refused to replace. Would only send a refubished unit. What a waste. They should be ashamed.
The product seemed to be well designed and power brick large enought to do the job but... There were no cables included to connect to any of the three old laptop hard drives that I wanted to connect. Data or power connections were not able to connect to this product. I was able to return to Amazon for a refund. Thank you Amazon for backing what you sell!!
I've had this printer since 2005 (it is now 2010) and it no longer works. I received a message "unable to clean" and after speaking to technical support I was told it was a mechanical problem and would need to bring it in for service. As it is no longer under warranty, I would be responsible for the cost to repair it. I phoned the number that the tech support provided to me for the closest service center, which is only 15 minutes away. The guy at the service center told me that considering how much I paid for it ($130), it would make more sense for me to toss it and buy a new printer.So I am overall disappointed, because I expected it to last longer, especially considering how little I use this printer. This is my home printer, which is used very lightly (maybe 15 pages a week at most?).The print quality is not very good, but was sufficient to suit my purpose most of the times. When I wanted to print nice color brochures I would always use the printer at the office instead.I liked that this was an all-in-one, and the fax and scan features were easy to use. It does not provide a fax confirmation, although maybe there is a way to provide one using the software.
We purchased this item locally and after a week the picture failed. We have been trying for a month now to get warranty work done and all attempts to reach Sylvania "customer service" by email and phone have been ignored. Sylvania USED TO BE a quality product, I know as I worked for them in the 70's, but now they are owned by Funai Corporation. We have learned the hard way and will never purchase anything with the Sylvania or Funai brand again. Save your money and get some other unit. You will be glad you did.
I got this unit as a gift and I would have rather been given the German Measles. It has wasted time, money, and cds. Buy anything but this.
works good when syncronizing small amount of files at a time but with massive amounts it takes forever and most of the times it stops before sync is completed.
I gave one star since I can't determine if it works. My television set was manufactured in 1989. So this could be the reason. Be aware that the manufacturer could be listed in the booklet that is enclosed, yet it gives no information regarding age of your television set. Also it is difficult to insert the batteries, the design is a really tight fit. So good luck
I'm a drummer in a rock band and I live in Manhattan. My band's been doing a lot of recording lately and I've been using my new iRiver HP140 as I get around the city (the iRiver is AMAZING by the way - not only does it kick the iPOD's a** with regard to price, features, etc - but it records digitally, which means my band can get crystal clear quality onto MP3 or WAV just by setting up a pair of condenser mics during rehearsal and feeding them through a mixer and into the iRiver. WOW - what a difference).Now that our rehearsals are coming out so clean on the iRiver - I was looking for a good ear-bud style headphone to hear the new recordings that would also block out some street/subway noise, but didn't want to shell out the $100 for Shure E2's or even more for the E3's and above. I figured I'd give these relatively inexpensive Sony's a try. Big mistake.Let me start with the pro's - as there were a few nice things about these ear-buds. I had been using normal plastic ear-bud style headphones that came with the iRiver, and another pair that came with my old Rio. These new Sony earbuds that go inside the ear are much more comfortable than the old style. The also block out an unbelievable amount of noise. I've been immune from all of the sirens, subway noise and all of the other distractions in NYC. If you want to hear your music in an environment with a lot of ambient noise - the "in-ear" style earbuds are for you (just try not to get run-over by a fire truck or ambulance in the process - you won't hear the sirens!) However, all of this is probably true of any &quot;in ear canal&quot; style ear-bud - not just the Sony ones. Sony did include 3 different size rubber pads which should be good to fit just about any size ear. They also include a nifty little carrying case which is just big enough to fit the buds of the headphones (the cord stays loose). This would be helpful for protecting the headphones in a bag or pocket and would probably keep them clean (since they go in your ears). Sonly also includes a small plastic case (about the size of a business card holder). This is convenient for storing the extra rubber ear pieces, and the entire earphone assembly - including the cord.Ok - I know I said a few nice things above - but unless you are spending $30 for a carrying case and rubber pieces - this is the part you're going t want to read.The sound is AWFUL! I am a musician, and I have a pretty good ear. These earphones are ALL bass! But - not good bass - booming, thumpy, club/house/techno style bass.If you are into dance music or the kind of bass where you have a subwoofer sticking out of the back of your car - these are definitely for you. If you actually want to hear the instruments and vocals in your music, along with high's, mid's and low's - these are not for you.I tried everything - including turning the bass to it's lowest levels on my MP3 player, and even boosting the treble. The treble from these headphones is &quot;tinny&quot; and flat. The bass is completely overpowering and totally inappropriate for just about every genre of music, except possibly bass thumping techno.I used a &quot;Y&quot; connector and compared these with my &quot;free&quot; headphones from iRiver and Rio just to make sure I wasn't imagining things. I'd take the free headphones any day.I brought these into the studio and let the other guys in the band hear them. They were laughing at how bad they were (and at me for spending $30 on them).Stay away from this product - mine will be returned today.
the opening is way to small for a cat6 cable. there's no way you can fit it through. I have to cut the outer skin to fit it.
Between Target in-store and Amazon, I have purchased three of these lamps. All three have suffered the same fate--when the bulb blows, the touch circuit fails. I have no idea why, and from reading these reviews, it appears I am in the minority (or most folks do not check back in). Because I like the look, part of me wants to buy another. However, I don't think I can justify repeatedly purchasing a lamp that fails like this. Am I the only one?
I received this item and was enthused to get it. However that is where the fun stopped. If you want a unit that will work outside in a clear area, this is for you. It will also work inside with the base and large antanna, provided, if you can get it positioned correctly.It did not work anywere else for me. The transmitter will not work unless you get a car kit (not stated in add I saw). It did not work for me in wooded areas, or inside buildings or sheds.A word of caution. It cost me $20 (or so) to get it hooked up even though I canceled the next day.And be very carefull if you take advantage of the 3mth free offer. In that case you may have to pay much more to return the radio.THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I FELT THE NEED TO WRITE A REVIEW ON A PRODUCT.
the title says it all. these earphones stopped working in one ear after 1 week of use and then completely stopped working. the one working ear sounded staticky with not very good sound of bass.
I even sent mine for repair and received a replacement. If you use the document feeder with copy, fax, or scan option, images are distorted. Most of the time, it prints smudges on envelopes. Sometimes, it just doesn't print the entire document. Often will not print on label sheets
The case was too small, barely fit and broke the third time i took it to the gym. Your better off getting the skin case for the zune that was made for it.
I am rating this unit one star due to an on-going service/support problem I am experiencing with the unit. After a year of very light use, the unit lost 1200 pixels - "stuck" on purple all the time. Manufacturing problems can occur to an otherwise good product, but the true test of a company, in my opinion, is it willingness to stand behind their product and resolve their customer's issue. This is especially true with a new brand which has not yet established a track record. To date they have been unwilling to work with me, but I am hopeful we can work it out - I'll undate my review then.Techically, the contrast range of this LCD is not capable of showing both deep blacks and highlight detail at the same time. This makes movie watching a poor experience, but I've found it suitable for general viewing, children's cartoons, etc.Of course, once you loose 1200 pixels, the picture quality doesn't matter that much and you can only hope the company will support you!
Finally got it to work in all Linksys network, but don't try to get it to work with other vendors' wireless products!
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.
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.
I have owned many HP printers over the years and have been generally happy with their performance. However, the 960C is a different beast. I have tried two 960C HP printers and both are substandard. The first would not feed paper at all. The second folds, rips and otherwise damages paper every few print jobs. It cannot print envelopes at all without jamming. Although the print quality is good, I am returning this printer to the seller. The frustrations of clearing the paper feeder several times each day are not worth it! I advise against purchasing this particular printer.
I bought 100 of these on sale, I thought Sony, should be good. How wrong I was.I've had a high fail rate, about 3 of every 5 disks. I've had no problem with the red hp or verbatim disks. If I try something other than those 2 again then I'll buy the smallest quanity I can, see if they work first before buying 100. Not even good coasters :-(
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.
Got cheap replacement cable... the 3rd party sellers here don't seem to know that the SIIG cable is important to the usage of Tivo's external disc drive.As far as they are concerned, any old eSata cable is as good as another.
On the positive side, this product does a very good job of picking HDTV broadcasts off the air. It also has a great set of digital interfaces to your other equipment, including DVI and Firewire.However, this product has really disappointed me by overlooking some critical features that make it less attractive than lower-tech, more conventional alternatives.For instance, there is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) which would be great if there was actually any information from broadcasters . However, where I live in Florida there is absolutely zero information on the cable channels and pretty close to zero on the over-the-air channels. The product lets you receive both over-the-air and cable channels through two RF inputs, yet, there is no one button / easy way to swutch between the two sources. You have to go through an onscreen menu and a very misnamed screen called 'memorize channels' to switch between them. It's time consuming and, my guess is that some users will never figure it out because it looks like a set-up menu. Lastly, although you can control Firewire devices, like a Digital VHS recorder, I found the fact that you could not use the electronic program guide to program recording just another reason why the EPG on this product is totally useless.I'm hoping that Samsung will fix these major deficits in an upgrade of this product - at which point it would be worth buying. If you haven't bought this product yet, wait for the fixes or go a more conventional approach.
This product may be fine for those with new construction, but my house has some older wiring and I barely get connection to my router with this device. I did some research regarding this type of product (unfortunately after the fact) and found that this is a common problem. This is not stated anywhere in the marketing of this product, which is why I am giving this a low rating. I wouldn't have purchased it if I had known.
... First of all this screen costs abous -money amount]! The first day I got this screen I pluged it in, and it worked fine for about a hour until this black line showed up across the 5in (very small) screen. So now there is a big black line across the middle, and it driving me crazy. The only thing that saved me was that I bought a warranty from [local store]. So I went to return this screen and got a second. After about 2 good hours of play this screen is completly busted. Now I;m really [upset] this is my second screen in less than three days. My advice to you is to save your money and buy a couple good games. Along side the [money amount]for the screen you have to fork over another [money amount] fo all of the power adapters for you car. Please take this advice.
The other reviewer is 100% correct. The iboost when charged and left unused will only last about 2 days. Then the red starts to flash and then it is out of battery. You then have to charge it again and it will last you another 2 days if not used. But if you do use it it will last a while. Like 10 hours for 1st gen and 20 for second gen. That is if you use it immedialty after it is done charging. Warning also could cause your battery to be out of sync!!!!!!I gave a 2 stars because I brought my Ipod to listen to school everyday. (I had a TA class where I listen to music and grade papers) So it worked for that becuase I consitinly charged the battery everyday. But if you are looking for a Battery Pack that is more realiable and is recharagable (that could replace your depleting battery) look further. This is not what you are looking for.
One year and the thin wire got cut. The twin prongs just can't hold the big white block to the socket when plugged into the wall if yanked a bit. Buy 3rd party on this one.
The charger works fine but sound quality is so bad you might as well plug in a set of cardboard speakers from the 99cent store. Shocking!
The map for Dallas TX has huge errors, like not knowing the correct addresses or cross streets for Central Expressway, the oldest, and most central highway through the middle of town.The TMC does not tell you anything about traffic or construction.Neither of the service desks are interested in helping at all- they say they regret that the info is not accurate.
Just like the MP3 players themselves were. I picked this up and don't really like it. If you live in a metropolitan area, or any place where there are loads of radio stations, it might be tough to find a good, clear frequency. And on top of that, they were a bit modest in saying that the signal used is weak - it seems near non-existent! The volume comes across low... except for when you hit a bad frequency patch.It does have a car charger, but I don't think it's worth it since you can also get one of those separately (along with a wall charger). I use the tape (that people used to use with CD players) instead of it, as even the sound quality in the tape is noticeably better to me, even with the mechanical noise. Hopefully in the future there will be better ways of integrating the players with cars. It's one thing to have sound quality that's a bit lagging, but it shouldn't be as noticeably poor as this.
The device did not work well in my area. I could not get it to hold a station without fading and static. I tried all of the presets and all of the stations, but could not get the right combination without a lot of interference. It may work better in other areas. I did like the design, but it was a waste of money for me, since I can't use it.
Umm not so great i should have brought metal corners for my peaker the plastic is kinda soft and breaks very easy
Great sound but it took 6 months for the wires to fall apart. The warranty is good for only 90 days! What does this tells you?
received as a gift, and no later than 1 1/2 year old started having a short inside monitor, currently i have to beat/bang on top/side to get full brightness, (very annoying)..personally i'll never buy their products.
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.
Just had to add my two cents to everyone else's reviews. I fully agree that the functionality of this remote is excellent. I used it to replace a TV, cable box, receiver, and CD/DVD changer remotes. Setup is a breeze with the USB interface, and the remote did exactly what I wanted it to do and had good range as well. Great deal for the price I paid--was only $50 when I bought it.Having said that, however, I am pretty disappointed with the longevity of the remote. I have owned it just over one year now, and yesterday the majority of the buttons just flat out stopped working. The off button still works, but the rest (channels, volume, device macros) all will not control any of my devices. I realize we live in a throwaway electronic society, but I would have expected more out of this remote control. It's possible I may have just gotten a bad chip or something, but given some of the other reviews on here, it seems to be somewhat of a systematic problem.To sum up, it's a great product, especially for the price, but just be aware that it may not last as long as you would like.
If you are simply plug and playing, i dont have any problem recomending it. However if you are pluging and unpluging it for some reason ( in my case i connect it to my xbox and or switch to apple tv) the snuggle is very hard and it becomes a pain.
This antenna did not provide additional, extended coverage versus the antenna supplied with the access point (in my application). I ended up using a point-to-point antenna solution which worked well.
Mine crashed only after a year. NO OPTION FOR REPLACEMENT! and I lost all my data. I should last longer than one year!
I bought this antenna hoping to watch local HD broadcast in my area. It turned out that the antenna didn't help at all. The HD signals received keeps fading in and out so bad that I couldn't watching anything more than 1 minute without loosing the signal.
I purchased these radios, only in yellow, for my 13 yr old daughter when we gave her a railbuggy( off road go cart). Motorola was supposed to be a good name. I no longer feel that way. After charging the radios and testing them around the house and the yard, worked well. BUT, the first time we took them out with our rail's, which the area we ride is flat with a light tree line and small hills and jumps just beyond the tree line. From the base camp to the riding area is about 1/4 mile. My daughter and a friend were out riding and when she did not pass us for five minutes we tried to radio but heard no response! We went out to find her and she had wrecked! Luckily, no one was injured but needed to be towed and was scared since she had tried to radio us but had no response. The radios did NOT work. We tested the radios in several spot around the area we ride including flat open area of fields and they still did not work. I am going to be returning them and will not be getting any motorola radios in the future. My daughter is too important for me. If your husband wants to call for a beer from the backyard, This is the perfect radio but not for outdoor rides!!
I've had the PX200s for just 3 months, and the right wing just snapped, dropping the earphone out of the adjustable holder.I've loved these headphone; they deliver excellent sound and provide a tight fit to minimize outside sound interference. I very much enjoyed the fold-up feature, exercising care w/ the folding and placing into the provided bag for carrying. I'm not hard on these things or careless in their care. Upon investigation, I learned that the cost of repair/replacement from Sennheiser is nearly equal to the cost of a new set. I'm disappointed because the sound is really good. Duct tape to the rescue.
I've quite literally have had this product for a week and it died today. I researched exactly what type of replacement I needed and this was exactly the product that was recommended. Therefore something was wrong with this product.
i also bought this from dell back in 04, it worked for 2 years before the amp died, all the satellites worked but the sub did not.well 3 replacement amps later ( $90 x 3 = $270 ) i give up and have trashed these speakers. i'll look for something else.1st replacement lasted about 7 mos2nd lasted 2 mos3rd lasted about 24hrs, YES 24 HOURS.
Wireless access does not work. Now I have to return the whole thing for refund and replace the router and modem. I would advise against an all in one solution.
These are really silly. The signal is digital. Any cable meeting the HDMI spec will do the same thing. This is not an analog signal that needs to be handled carefully. I spent a bunch of money on my home theater system and bought into the hype about Monster cables. I bought two four meter HDMI cables and a six meter HDMI cable - all 400 series. I should have saved my money and just purchased the cheap versions. Sometimes "Just a Guy" is an idiot. Learn from my mistake.
I expected to receive a "Kit" of Kodak lens cleaning cloths per the clearly posted picture on the item ordering page. I only received one lens cleaning package.I paid $1.99 for the product and $6.94 for shipping. I expect this amount of shipping is required for a full case as shown in your product discription, which is why I am sure you made a mistake by only sending one sleeve of lens cleaning wipes. Based on how thin the wipes are, I would expect a whloe case of them to cast you as the distributor less than the $1.99 I paid for the entire case.Outrageous, frivolous, and downright THIEVERY!!!
I guess I am not sure what these are for because they did not look anything like the surrounds on my advents?
A good sounding unit on I-Pod and AM modes but very poor FM reception. The unit was returned.
Overall it is a nice mp3 player, however, it only lasted 6 months. I lost sound from one of the headphones, and then no sound at all. I read that lots of people are having problems with the headphone jack, so I opened the thing up and there it was, the jack had detached. I tried soldering but it didn't work. I guess I'll just use it as a voice recorder.
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.
The battery is completely useless. It comes with no charge in it and can not be charged (I checked the charger that works fine when charging other batteries).
Do not buy this product. It is so cheaply made that just putting it together it broke. The power adapter did not work, the power cables would not go together. You get what you pay for. Get the more expencive one. Dont waste your time with this.
This is the worst printer I have ever purchased in my life. Here's the scam: you buy ink cartridges for it every two days and you cannot do manual ink recharging, you must purchase new cartridges.I purchased this for small business use and was interested in the copy and scanning functionality. When I had to print out a 30 page document, it ran out of ink in the middle. Purchased another print cartridge and completed the print job.A few days later had to print out another market intelligence report about 40 pages, required a new print cartridge. Note, these were not color copies, this was just black and white text.Biggest waste of money ever. Threw this thing away and I will never buy another Lexmark product.
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!!
I had to get this converter in order to run from my new hdtv that had only optical digital audio out to an older surround sound system that had only digital coaxial in. This saved me from having to buy a new surround sound.edit: After only about 9 months I began to have problems with it cutting in and out on occasion. Now, after 11 months it seems completely dead.
This was poorly designed and manufactured. It felt like it would fall apart in my hands.I give it 3 stars because it functioned as well as it would (with the design they chose). However I deducted 1 star for how fragile it is.Installed it on a new system build just for fun under an ASUS 560 card. It didn't even drop my idle temp by 1C.This may help if you have a GPU with no fan attached, but don't bother if you have a card that is halfway decent.
Tried it with my DVD player, Onkyo receiver, JVC TV, and Panasonic TV. New batteries. Nothing worked. No indication as to why or if it's trying. Throwing it away. Love the part of the manual "Be patient as you do this, it may take about 100 tries until the correct code number is located"... Great stuff.
This is incompatiable with Windows XP and the down loads do not work. Very poor marketing.
This product is horrendous. After a few months it would crash my disks and then the drive itself eventually died. Zip disks as we all know are not [inexpensive] and the drive would continuously destroy them. This has cost me not only money but lost assignments and projects that were on the [disfunctional] disks. Iomega replaced my disfunctional drive with another one which ended up conking out on me as well.I use this drive also for my PC. I plugged it into my USB port then suddenly my computer wouldn't start. Once I unplugged the zip drive the computer started working again. ???? None of my other equipment that attaches to my USB ports does this.Having this drive has been one disaster after another...
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.
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.
HP tries to give you the impression that DVD+RW is compatible with "most standard DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives". Well, in my experience that's not true. I've tried two different Panasonic DVD players and two different Toshiba DVD-ROM drives. The DVD+RW discs won't play on any of them. All of the equipment is fairly new - most of it bought within the last year. So, if you're hoping to play your DVDs on home video equipment, I strongly suggest you get something else. The HP drive can't write DVD-R. Mine is going back...
I hate this monitor! Since the day I took it out of the box it has made static noise... and now we have roomates and it picks up there baby instead of mine! Don' waste your money on this..
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.
I ordered this item as described "MemoryStick PRODuo+adapter". It did NOT have the adapter, just the memory stick. So now, I have to order a new adapter as well, and it won't be here by Christmas, which is when I needed it. Very disappointed. :(
I did a lot of research before buying the mp830 and after the first 2 weeks, liked it so much, I bought a second one for home. I can only guess, that the positive reviews are from people just after they started using it. There are multiple fatal flaws.(1) The reason to buy this model over cheaper ones is duplex printing. Unfortunately the brainiacs at Canon use color ink to print the backside of each page! What? I print 99.5% b&w; office documents, so imagine my surprise when the color inks where low after a couple weeks. When I knew what to search for, I found many other people with this problem. Come on Canon, let's get a firmware upgade.(2) Even when not printing duplex it drinks color ink on B&W; only documents.(3) It won't print b&w; documents without the color inks installed or empty.(4) I repeatedly get the U071 error, telling me there are two of the same ink tanks installed, when clearly there are not. I have to uninstall and reinstall ink tanks about a dozen times before I can get the thing to print. Not the greatest when you are trying to quickly print something on the way to a meeting!(5) When you have a problem with the ink tanks or one ink is out, it won't even scan!Run, don't walk from the printer. It's very very frustrating.
The batteries were very weak to the point of un-usable !!!But the trouble of returnining them was not worth the time as to the cost of the batteries !!!Would not recommend this product to anyone !!!
I've owned this receiver for 5-6 months. I have the problem that the stereo won't stay on. It stays on for a few seconds, then the power goes to standby. I researched on the Internet to see if I could somehow fix this, and apparently this is a big problem with Sherwood receivers. I do not recommend. Go with a different brand. I'm going to have to, to replace this unfortunate waste of money.
I am a former IT professional and have some understanding of IR/RF/IR systems. This one did not work! I tried it in the same room with the controlled device and varied the distance from the receiver to the controlled device. I was able to control the device only once in every 10-15 attempts. The transmitter would blink to indicate it had received an IR signal but the receiver would not control the device. The system may work for some devices but not for mine.
I got bitten by this one... for about $25, I thought I was getting a great deal for a trusted MP3 player that matched perfctly what I needed this player for. It's getting very hard to find decent low-capacity players these days, and I have really enjoyed all my various Sansas up until now. I became suspicious when it arrived, since it was advertised as "new", that it didn't come in the original packaging, but I figured it was a refurb; no big deal, really, I've had good luck with refurbs (which are usually just returns anyway) so I just made a note of the packaging on the good seller (BlueProton Consulting) feedback I left. For a few days it seemed to be working fine, but suddenly it began locking up, stuttering badly during playback, then stopping all together, making me have to remove the battery to get it to work again. The SanDisk Updater PC utility was pushing a firmware update, so I went ahead and did it, hoping that would fix the problem. No such luck. By now (I bought it a month ago) I have no recourse as this unit isn't being offered by the same outfit any more so there is no one to complain to; what are they going to do anyway, have me send it back, making me fork over another few bucks for shipping so I can get my original money back? It's only $25, but no one likes eating their hard-earned money like this. I am very disappointed. I might as well take my chances with eBay.
WHILE THIS LOOKS LIKE A NICE CAMERA AND IT DOES WORK. i AM ASSUMING IT IS WORKING AS WELL AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO. IT TAKES PICTURES TOO SLOWLY FOR ME. I HAVE A NEW BABY AND BY THE TIME CAMERA HAS ACTUALLY CAPTURED THE EVENT, THE BABY HAS MOVED OR CHANGED FACIAL EXPRESSION OR CHANGED WHATEVER HE WAS DOING. FOR ME, IT WAS A WASTE OF MY MONEY AND I AM GIVING IT AWAY ALONG WITH ITS PRINTING DOCK THAT BOUGHT. AT LEAST IT DID NOT COST ME THAT MUCH, THEN I WOULD HAVE BEEN PIST
First of all they do work, the rubber part of the earphone do block out some outside sound. However, the rubber part of the headphones are detachable and fall off very easily. Mine fell off in the first week and there are no replacement ear buds with it so I stopped using them.Then I read other reviews on here and find out the wire used on this product contains lead and can cause cancer. Apparantly in very small type this was mentioned on the packaging. I did not even see this. I am mad that this product can even be sold. I hope Coby gets sued.
My original adapter stopped working. Purchased this one in October 2011. It's now March 2011, and the cord has a short in it. Most adapters sold on Amazon have a 12 month warranty. This one DOES NOT. Spend a few extra dollars and get one that does come with the warranty...it's a better product.
This cammera is so poorly made and so inconvient to use that,after 3 days, I put it in a drawer.It will stay there for about 6 months until I get over feeling silly about buying it. Then I will move it to the garbage can. It's best features are that it was a cheep mistake and it doesn't take up much room in the drawer. I wish I had listened to the reviews I had read on ZDNET and CNET.
These are not what are pictured. The ones pictured are made in Japan. When I received these they were the ones made in Taiwan.
This product has a DVI-I male, NOT a DVI-D male, it is not mentioned in the description when it is needed.
This was not one of the better backpacks. Our middle-schooler used it until it came apart. The straps would constantly slip when there was any load in the pack. The fabric began to rip after just a few months of use.
For the value, you could do better. Found a few other FM Transmitters around the same price that had more options. For example, the availability of only 3 preset AM stations to choose from is a real down side. When all 3 stations get horrible reception, you're left out of luck unless you tinker with the cords or sit still. I found that keeping my hand directly on the transmitter will alleviate some of the fuzz, but who wants to drive like that? Other than that, it works, just not well. I highly suggest to keep looking.
I don't know if the glowing reviews for this product are Sony's marketing street team or people who have no comprehension of good sound, but these headphones are very weak and flat sounding. The ones that came with my iPod are much fuller and cleaner. And, yes, I broke them in and, yes, I inserted them correctly. Now I'm returning them.
The wireless signal worked, although it was a bit spotty at times - cut out sporadically.The main problem, though, was that the modem just did NOT work with my other devices - devices that had always worked with another Motorola modem. After 4 days of working on solutions, multiple calls to the cable provider and the VOIP company, I decided to call Motorola. When I read the serial number to them, much to my surprise, it was a Spanish model text - not in english! And the Motorola rep said that their records indicated that the warranty had expired a while back, and that to get any help from them, I would have to pay them $30! I told the Motorola Customer service that I JUST bought it, and she replied that the warranty runs out a certain time after they release the product. Not sure if Motorola or Amazon is to blame, but I don't care... Don't buy this modem! Motorola won't help without cha-ching, and I couldn't get it to work.Long story short, buy the Motorola SB6121 - I just bought that one and everything WORKS! Great reviews, a newer model that will be supported.
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!!!!!!!!!!
My shuffle worked and sounded great for about a week, then it went belly up. I got this odd flashing light combo and when I checked discussion boards online it didn't sound good. I then spent about 2 hours online with Apple support to have them finally say that I'd have to send it in. (And that no, there were no problems with the Shuffles.) Thank goodness Amazon was so good about me returning it--they even paid my postage. I then went out and bought a Nano--no problems so far. I would never recommend a Shuffle to anyone!
I purchased two Garmin C530 GPS's for my wife and I in Dec. '07 and was very disappointed with the product. I ended up returning both of them and am planning to purchase the next model up, the Garmin C550. The C530 came with outdated maps and would cost an additional $70 each to upgrade to the 2008 maps, however, if you purchase the C550, you can upgrade to the 2008 maps for FREE. The C530 also did not have alot of common businesses in it that have been around for years. For example, I entered Wal-Mart and it took me to a car dealerhip parking lot however, Wal-Mart was actually located about a mile away on the other side of the highway. I paid $200 for the C530 whereas I can get the C550 for around $310 but the extra $100 is worth it since you would have to upgrade the maps anyway or live with a questionable GPS.
The quality of this product is very bad because it broke now it is not useful for me. Today I ordered from different company/member from Amazon. Hope this quality will be good.
My daughter received one of these for Christmas last year. I was aggravated how difficult it was to load songs on the unit. Once loaded I was amazed at how good the music sounded and I started to think the product may be reasonable.Months later my wife bought one for me. I experienced the same frustration with my shuffle. In fact, I did some troubleshooting with the folks at Apple. All six people at Apple started with the 4 R's approach, followed by my USB is defective, then my computer, then my wife's computer. All folks at Apple finally conceded that it was the Ipod. I am about to send my 3rd shuffle back for replacement.My wife got a Nano for herself and it works very well. As for the Shuffle, I would not advise paying a dime for it. After the multiple hours I have spent with tech support, I feel they should have paid me for my trouble for this seriously deficient product.
I bought this modem to replace my Viking V90 USB modem because I was "upgrading" to WinXP Pro from Win98se. Viking didn't feel like releasing any drivers for WinXP (Stay away from Viking' products, they don't support their products) so I was forced to buy another modem. When I received this modem the first thing I notice was that it didn't look like the one advertised here at Amazon.com, it was black not beige. It was a model 3049c (Conexant chipset), the beige one is the 3049L (Agere chipset). I installed this modem while I was still using Win98se and I never had a problem, always connected (49.2 - 50.6 kbps), never hanged or disconnected after a few minutes. In fact I once stayed connected for over 24 hours downloading a movie on Kazaalite. After two weeks of bliss with this modem on Win98se I "upgraded" to WinXP Pro SP1. I downloaded and installed the latest drivers (3048-9C.exe) restarted and booted up again with no problems. I connected to my isp (MSN) at 50.6, I then started to download some new drivers for my video card (18.8mb file). Here's where this modem earns it's one star, after about 30 minutes it just stops downloading. It didn't disconnect, it just stopped. I paused my download and tried to surf the web to test the connection and was unable to. I then disconnected and restarted the computer, turned the modem off then on again, checked the settings. Gave it another try with another isp (Netzero) and the same thing happen over and over again. I searched for help online and was told that for external modems, sometimes you have to lower the FIFO settings one notch each for both receive and send. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find the FIFO settings because this modem doesn't have access to the "Advanced Port Settings". I have tried to get this modem to work on other people's WinXP computers to no avail. I'm still looking for a new modem that actually works in WinXP...Pros: Comes with a modem cable (6ft long), works great on Win98.Cons: Doesn't work well on WinXP, WinXP drivers are unsigned, included CD comes with out of date software that's weak and [very bad], no support from Zoom.
I got the iPod Mini as a gift for Christmas. It was the most frustrating Christmas. I tried for two days to get the iPod working, gave up, sent it back to my relatives.Anybody interested in knowing the iPod, please try this.In Google.com, type the following phrase (along with quotation marks):"ipod s--ks"Also, fill in the missing letters. Believe what you read in those reviews. I had the same trouble.
I love the AV480 when it works.However, I've gone through 3 units already. Each one has had its hard disk break within 1 week of use. Unfortunately that was enough time for me to record about 60GB of ripped DVDs (now all lost).Has anyone had this device work for more than a week?I was extremely careful with it and it still broke. On the other hand, I've purchased one of those Microsoft Portable Media Centers. That has withstood much harsher handling. Unfortunately it is only 20GB. I like the AV480 more, but I wish it would work for more than a week.
I bought this as I cannot keep my other headphone in my ears while jogging. I was dissappointed with this one as it still does the same thing. I just ordered another one from Sony.
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.
The microphone works, barely.If I bend over, and put my face right next to the microphone, then it will record at low volume. If I am more than 1 inch away, it's very quiet. And if I sit up, with the microphone pointing directly at me (the normal setup for a microphone like this), you can barely make out that someone is talking. Understanding the words is impossible.And this is with the input volume for this device turned up to maximum. (and I tried it on two different types of computers. Same on both).I've searched for work-arounds and fixes, but it appears that it's just poor quality control. Some of them just don't work, and mine is one of them.I guess this is what I get for buying a cheap microphone. Maybe I'll tryBlue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone. A little higher end, might actually work.
Started out pretty loud, and after 2 months got louder. The the fan died, it overheated, and can I have my money back now? No.So my advice is, go to your local Staples and get one, maybe pay the $7.99 warranty as well. No point waiting for this piece of garbage.
First, this kit does not appear to contain 8g wire. I noticed that it seemed flimsy on initial install. When i replaced the wire later, I compared it to known 8 AWG wire, and it was clearly thinner.Second, there are not enough terminals included. I had to buy add'l (~$[...]).Third, the fuse block is neither integrated into the primary wire, nor are connections provided. Once again, I needed to purchase butt connectors to wire in the fuse.Fourth, and most important, this kit is a fire risk. I returned to my car to find the wire completely burned, with char marks all around it. Eventually, the wire had melted the terminal from the battery. Apparently there had been a short (though i never found it), or else the wiring was not of the advertised capacity. However, the included 60A fuse didn't blow. So the wiring is either undersized, or the fuse was oversized, or both. Either way, this is a dangerous setup. Steer well clear. By the time you buy the necessary additional terminals and connectors, you're better off buying the parts separately.
This product is fine as far as a holder for you car goes, but it does not hold our 9" DVD player. I had to return it. We did own the same one for our 6" and it worked great.
These discs would not work in my Windows 7 desktop or laptop. I am getting very angry. This is the first time i was going to use them because i had just gotten them about a week ago. I was getting an error message that said something like "There was an error burning the disc. The disc might be unusable." I am hoping that you will either refund my money or reimburse me. That was $6 down the drain. I want a answer quick.Thank You,Scott S.
I bought into the name game. TDK is suppose to be a name brand. I went through 25 discs of a pack of 100 before realizing that it was the disks. They will play fine on a standalone dvd player up to about an hour and a half then freeze. They burn fine with no problem but after that, I can't even get them to load on my computer, just the dvd player for a 1.5 hrs till freeze. You can't even skip past 1.5 hrs by index. I have an NEC and Plextor burner and am quite burn savvy. What a waste.
I had this for under a week before it internally shorted out and was useless. I bought it as a replacement talk cable to run from my gaming headset to my xbox controller and in failed in 4 days. The other thing i liked about it was that it was thicker, so i figured it would last a while, but I was wrong.
...until it doesn't. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't have any issues with fraying, but the adapter simply stopped working after about 3 months. Nothing visibly wrong, it just doesn't power the computer anymore. Of course, it died when I really needed it.
I bought one of these instead of what I normally buy (Linksys) because of a sale price. What a mistake. XP on my Abit BE6-II would not recognize that the card was present. I followed the installation instructions to the letter and everything looked fine up to the point where the driver popped up a message in the systray stating that it could not find the card. When I called D-link tech support they told me "Sir, you must not have installed the driver." When I told them that, not only had I installed it as instructed (and it appeared to install fine), that the driver itself was telling me that there was no card present. At that point they gave me a case number and told me to try again and call back if I still had problems. Well, recognizing that, while I did pay meticulous attention to the instructions (and build my own computers so I am not exactly a newb), stuff happens and I could have made a mistake. So I did try again and with the same result. But I won't be calling again. This piece of crap reinforces everyting negative I have ever heard about D-link and it is being exchanged as quick as I can for a Linksys. Never again.
Kind of a waste of money. This did not fit on my Infiniti G35 with the JDM double din kit. I cut off the center piece now i dont think i could get a refund. It did fit perfect over the HU, but it covered more space than necessary. If you'd like to trim this piece and modify it a little more, maybe it would fit on yours.
Well when you think you purchased a 1 GB IPOD Shuffle and you get the 512 MB one, what can you say?I didn't get what I paid for and I think this seller intentionally did this.
I purchased this case to go with a Canon Powershot A80. The camera fits nicely and there is room in the little front pocket for four AA batteries OR a CF card. The problem that I really have with this case is that the sides of it don't go all the way to the closing flap. This would allow water to get into the main compartment, which stores the camera. If you only want a carrying case and aren't worried about the weather--this is a nice little case.
Does not work for my pontiac vibe 2003. This wire harness does not include the wire for turning on the remote amp so no audio is coming out of my stereo.Diagram I am following is here: [...]
The bag is very nice looking, nice material, everybody loves it. Lots of compartments inside fit all accessories I need plus some documents. But the top part (the zipper) is a BIG problem, it just has to get 200% in a way, while the notebook pocket doesn't provide any flexibility. I just have to scratch my brand new notebook in and out, very frustrating. (same as another review here). My opinion, find another one, I'm gonna do it myself.
I got an iPod mini last in 04 for Christmas. It was so awesome then!! So pretty and good-working. Then about 2 months later i carried it around with me in my backpack in a special little makeup bag type thing and it didn't hold up very well even though i didn't move around a whole lot. Well i opened the bag up to listen to it on the bus and the entire screen looked awful!!! There was a HUGE crack line down the front and the screen had an awful weird blackish line down it and a few tiny black lines too. I was shocked because i thought it would hold up better! So luckily I got a replacement. But then about 4 months after i got the replacement, the battery life slowly dwindled down to about 1 and a half - 2 hours! I was on a plane for vacation and it died halfway through the flight! I brought my charger with me and charged it at the hotel, though. But i turned it on to listen to it, only to find that it only played 4 songs!! The 4 songs just happened to be the only ones on my iPod that i didn't buy and my friend later told me (after i got home) that i needed to plug it in the computer to fix that problem. But i didn't have my PC with me on vacation, obviously. And i don't have a laptop. So yes. I did that and it was all better! But as soon as i plugged it in my other charger and took it off after it was fully charged, it did the same thing again!! So unfortunately i have to live with it that way and take off my purchased music, otherwise, it's just wasted space.So I've ended up with an iPod that:- Can only last for 2 hours- Skips over all my purchased music and plays only non-purchased music- Takes 4 hrs to charge but only plays 2 hrs!So it's pretty much obsolete in my mind. I am sort of weary to buy the Nano, seeing as how it has had lawsuits filed on account of it, because of the easily crackable screen and it'd probably snap in my pocket. I am kinda leaning toward the video iPod even though it's huge and i'll never need 30 GB of music. But if i bought a battery pack for my iPod mini, it'd cost me an extra 80 or 90 bucks and it'd be double the size it is now, so why don't i just get a brand spanking new one?I don't know. Apple is just sort of.......mmm.So many problems!!! and since Apple makes you pay like 100 bucks for insurance and warranties and stuff it's like what's the point? I'm basically banking on the fact that it'll blow. Oh well.I don't know what to do. I have a useless iPod on my hands!Whoopie!
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.
When I pulled this out of the box I was very impressed with the design. You're entire ipod is covered by the silicon shell and the screen with a hard plastic front.Unfortunately, that's where the good impressions stopped.Issues:1) Dust sticks like glue (but what did I expect with silicon)2) Hard plastic front is SHARP! Just holding it with my finger lightly against the round cutout, which allows you to use the click wheel, I neatly sliced my finger. By the time I had the thing on my Ipod I had 3 cuts. My husband could not believe that it was so sharp and so I took the cover off and had him put it back on. Within a minute he cut himself too. Ridiculous.3) Given that I can't fit the covered Ipod into my portable speaker set and it's such a pain to put on and remove I've put it on a shelf where it can happily gather dust while it awaits my yearly trip to donation box.
Not a good choice in my opinion. The ringer is loud---even turned down to its lowest. I have to unplug it all the time for errors---per support person's advice. I wouldn't purchase this again.
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.
SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!! Mine worked ok first few times then wouldn't display correctly; it would also turn off on its own. Just not worth your money. Only will give a lot of frustration.
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
Radio does not have DIGITAL RADIO TUNER - if I could can find the box I'd like to return the product.
I'm a graphic designer, and when I read the description and reviews on this printer, I thought I hit the jackpot! It has been all downhill from there.Pros: The printer itself is rather nice looking, and easy to set up right out of the box. It is very easy to install the driver and Xerox technical support is fantastic. The output of the pages is very good, although ink-stick technology has several little "dots" to make up the image. I didn't particularly like the way it printed graphics. They looked a bit grainy and separated. The printer had very few jams and was able to accept cardstock, which was a huge factor for me. I liked the fact that the printer, unlike laser printers, kept the sheets flat (they did not have the laser bend)Cons: The ink sticks are very expensive. Even the non-OEM brands I found to be expensive. I easily spent $600 in on month on ink. The printer is also noisy. It takes a very long time to warm up and get going. It also makes a lot of noise when you are not operating it. There is a function to "remove light strips" which are strips of bands that go down the page. This function had to be run for me weekly, usually after I had just ran a bunch of jobs and everything was wasted. You can't shut the printer off, or you will waste ink. If you look at the printer wrong, it will use ink on you. The blues/aquas print very dark and the ink flakes off. Don't even try to use it on glossy paper. It will flake right off. Not good for printing labels / glossy stock in my opinion.
Hi,I just got off the phone to Netgear tech support.They informed me that the wireless card was slowing my PC down and dropping out because...It doesn't work with some AMD processors!!!!The tech guy told me to give the card back to the shop and buy something made by another manufacturer!I guess this explains why some people on amazon didn't have problems, while others have been tearing their hair out.What annoys me about this is that Netgear do not state that this product is only compatible with Intel processors anywhere on their website. I guess that leaving angry customers to figure it out for themselves is what they consider to be a professional way of doing business.I won't be doing business with Netgear ever again. There are plenty of other companies out there with a better attitude to sales.When googling "AMD Netgear problems" it turns out that the WPN311 isn't the only card with problems.Joel Green
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.
Shame on me for not doing my homework first or at least reading these reviews prior to purchasing a machine. A short time after having this dual VCR/DVD we encountered problems. Of course it started after the huge 90-day warranty period. We encountered jammed/torn up tapes and new movies in the VCR slot, blinking errors and a load humming like that of a 747 jet. We tried getting it fixed three times from an independant store w/ no luck. Like they say you can't polish ______. Magnavox agreed to send us another DVD/VCR for $100. No thanks. Do not waste your $$, buy another brand - this one is a true junker. Try Sony or another reputable brand - I have had good luck w/ Panasonic.
I have had to return this DVD recorder 4 times and have had problems with all 4 recorders (problems w/ disc recognition, disc writing and reading problems). I contacted the Philips company and they are very, very RUDE and are NOT any help at all. Spend your money elsewhere. The Panasonic seems to be the better choice from what I have read even though I have not actually used one.
I wasted several DVD's trying to create a DVD by direct transfer from VHS tape to DVD. No audio gets transferred. The worst part of this is that there's no Customer Support. I have a question in to ADS Support site, a response was added once with no solution, and was closed. I re-opened the question, but no response has been made since then. I bought this product late January and it's end of May and unable to use this product for the purpose I bought for. I am very disappointed.
I got one of these. When plugged into my Vivitar flashgun it just refused to fire, whether plugged in using the Vivitar jack or a PC sync cable. Tried another, more expensive Wein hotshoe slave, and that didn't do it either. I ended up going with a Kalt slave that would actually do the job.
I purchased the 1.8" and 2.5" screen protectors for my EOS Rebel XT and 5D digital cameras based on Giottos' marketing spiel: "Giotto's professional screen protector is optimized for almost all common LCD screens, with its high quality, there is no longer any need to bother about finger print, scratching, and smudging; and more, it enhances picture display."While it's true that you won't notice finger prints or smudging on the covered screen, you'll also lose a substantial amount of screen visibility because the protector has a frosty sheen that cuts down severely on image clarity. This isn't so obvious indoors, but once outside, the protector actually worsened the Canon LCD's already poor visibility in sunlight. Adjusting the LCD screen to the brightest level did not help. Needless to say, the protector did not remain on my cameras for more than five minutes.If you still feel compelled to try this product for your digital camera, you may want to first measure the glass surface area of your camera back before selecting the proper size. On my Canons, the protector only covers the actual image areas, leaving the rest of the large, rear glass panel unprotected.
An analog tuner with "invisible" tuning dial, audio CD playback with no MP3 disc capability, terrible tuning selectivity, tinny speakers, no battery backup, and a size that takes up 90% of the night stand... I think I had a clock radio that was this "modern" back in mid-80's.I had this out of the box for only about five minutes. The sound was terrible, the tuner would get a grand total of four FM stations (two of them only with distortion), the tuning knob and dial are around the side so you must pick up the unit to tune it. The alarm choice (buzzer/radio/etc.), the tuning band selector, the tuning knob, and the volume control are all analog and are on the side. You can see only the time from the front panel. All other functions are around the side of this too-big unit.I returned it immediately. I am looking now for a clock radio that was designed in the 21st Century!
I sent my order back as the amp didn't work.My friend ordered one as well and hers didn't work either.I think the online reviews I read were supplied by Sherwood or whatever knockoff supplier distributes them!Shame on Amazon!
Considering this was the cheapest price for this item, it still was overpriced. One of the lights on the back was broke when it arrived. I didn't feel like soldering it back on. All the edges were rough. Taking the original heater parts out and snapping them in place required some effort and I don't think they fit in quite right. The color was slightly off so the heater controls didn't match. The heater buttons were not solid. When you push the AC button, the button next to it would also be pressed changing the recirc mode. It worked the same when you pushed the defrost button, recirc mode changed. Pressing the left side on recirc button would turn on/off the AC and pressing the right side of recirc button would turn on/off defrost. I would have returned this item if there was other options and I wasn't desperate to get a working stereo to trade the car.
I bought this for my CD/MP3 player, at Target. I have tried a cassette adapter but it makes an annoying hum sound, two out of two. I probably should mention that I'm using a Sony microsystem. It has inputs for A/V but not the usual 3.5mm jack. It was on sale for (since Amazon won't let me post exact prices) $30-40. I thought, how bad could it be.It's not terrible, first the good: The FM tuner works pretty darn good. It was able to get almost all local stations. Although I never listen (just ofr the sake of this review) the AM tuner is also very good. It also has a very sleek and nice design.That's where the good ends.CON:1. One big con (which is continuousally mentioned in below reviews) is that the sound quality is fair at best. It sounds "airy". Way too much low-mids (200-500k) and really shoot the sound. Otherwise, mids are okay. However there is not much clarity either, due to the overpowered bass. These may sound ok on hip-hop or R&B; but not anything else.2. The FM dial tuner is inaccurate after about 97.1. 97.5 was somewhere in the 80s. 102.1 was in the 104s. And I couldn't get some upper 107s because they were so far off.3. The soundstage seems "mono". A REALLY bad effect to the sound quality, which was already poor to begin with.4. The BIGGEST of all cons...it comes with ABSOULETLY. NO. CABLE. TO. CONNECT. ANYTHING. (according to manual) "NOTE: This connection cable is not included". Word for word, this thing is useless because there is no connection cable. Could I go out and buy one? Yes. However, why NOT just buy a A/V to 3.5mm jack so I can connect it to a MUCH better pair (should I say pairs) of speakers?So, I did just that. I returned this to Target, went to RadioShack and got an A/V to 3.5mm jack seperation. It works FANTASTIC, much better than this. Even better, I got an extension cord to hook it up to my computer too. Way better than this list price $60 piece of junk.
I have had this product since November 2005 and it has been nothing but a disappointment.1. Car dock had to be replaced after 3 days2. Various lockups even with the so called new firmware3. Flash drive corrupt4. Home dock at warranty service for over 3 months. Still waiting for replacement.Finally, so tired of dealing with Sirius lack luster customer support ended up taking it back and buying a starmate replay. Siruis should be ashamed charging 300+ dollors for a poorly tested product
I purchased the Coby boom box about four years ago. I liked the combination of CD, CDRW, CD-MP3 and USB capability. The radio manual tuning is way too touchy. When a USB drive is used the folder navigation is nearly impossible. An MP3 CD has pretty much the same problem. I liked the compact size and the sound quality was acceptable. We used it happily until the box quit reading CDs. End of story.
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???
I give it two stars because it worked very well right out of the box, installed really well everything.... But when I tried to transfer files from my Tungsten T2, it wouldn't let me...I'm sending it back because I got it for that reason, so I didn't have to be locked up on the computer all day, I could go anywhere in my house and work on my palm, but because I can't get it to transfer files, it's of no use...
Be careful when buying this calculator.You have to open the whole casing to change the battery.I personally do not understand why this calculator is chosen for the CFA exam. Unscrewing and prying open the calculator can be challenging.As my CFA exam is coming, I practiced changing my battery when two weeks ago the calculator when short circuit and was no longer able to calculate I/Y for NPV calculations.Can you imagine what happened if this is already in CFA test situation?!? BummerI may have to bring two TI BA II for the test just in case.If you aren't planning to take the CFA test, I'd strongly recommend getting another Financial calculator.
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.
Didn't live up to the reviews I read here. I hooked it up and all that I heard was a weak sounding program with a buzzing sound on a not to distant AM station. When I tried to tune it in with the antenna gain control the buzzing just got louder. I had to return it. I will probably have to install an outside wire pull. I think if you have a lot of in home wireless devices such as a wireless router, cordless phones and certain types of touch lighting fixtures you'll get interferance with AM signals.
Got it as a present. Plugged it in and began speaking.On playback, about once a minute, there's these little skips. Plus you can hear the iPod harddrive whirling.I haven't tried it with a plug-in mic, but the skipping is unacceptable.
Died after one year. Can't get many stations in.
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.
Tunes plus is an orphan product which hasn't been updated in some time. It doesn't support Vista or the latest ipods. Be aware.
Forget the range of the IRock's transmission (which is pathetic - I had to run an extension and place it at the rear of my car near the antennae to get decent reception.) My main complaint is with the bafflingly bad design - unless you have the space in your car to lay it out flat (and 2 sided tape to keep it from sliding around) it's going to end up dangling from your music player, and will put stress on the product's weakest point - the connection point. Sure enough, about a week after my 90 day warranty expired the connection was stressed and the right channel began cutting in and out.Avoid this tempting little device like the plague - you're much better off spending a few more bucks and getting a solid FM transmitter, and one that you can tune to any station - another downside of the IRock is its limit of 4 distinct tuning settings, each of which in Los Angeles has strong competition from local public radio.
I'm only commenting on the audio quality of the player, because after I discovered that the volume just wasn't loud enough, I didn't bother investigating the other features. I received the SlimX yesterday and am returning it today. At the highest volume setting, it would be adequate if you were sitting still in a perfectly noiseless environment, and even then, the volume would certainly not be considered deafening, but that's not the situation in which I would normally use it. The earbuds, as everyone else comments on, are pretty much worthless, but I tried the player with two other sets of headphones and still wasn't satisfied. Even with a set of Koss over the ear headphones, I could still hear people around me talking with the volume turned up full.I'm sure it's a fine product (I've been buying from Amazon for years, and base most of my purchases on customer comments, as I did with the SlimX), and is definitely eye-catching with its techno good looks, but this isn't the MP3 player for me.
How the heck can they ask $40+ for this? 32 megs is tiny!!! One demo on PSN EASILY exceeds 32 megs. This is a total ripoff.
While this may be a great product, I gave it a very low rating to warn people who don't have the right iPod that this won't work for them. I went to the local Apple Store last night asking for the TuneTalk. When I picked up the package, the salesperson asked me what ipod I had. When I said 3g they said you're all set. The package labeling is full of fine print.On the front, it says TuneTalk Stereo for iPodthen a smaller circle"Also records on 2nd & 3rd gen nanos and iPod classic(see side panel details)"On side panel, it saysWorks with:iPod nano*3rd generation (video)4GB 8 GBiPod classicsiPod nano2nd generationiPod5th generation (video)The asterisk leads you to even smaller fine print [literally one millimeter tall, I measured it] on the bottom of the side panel:"Recording on these models is accessed through controls on your iPod."On the Belkin website, it sounds like they had other disappointed customers:Note: iPod nano 3G and iPod classic models do not support the Quick Memo button. To record voice memos with these iPod models, simply use the clickwheel on the iPod itself.I have a nano 3rd gen and found out after I bought the TuneTalk that the Quick Memo won't work.Note: iPod nano 3G and iPod classic models do not support the Quick Memo button. To record voice memos with these iPod models, simply use the clickwheel on the iPod itself.
it did not work they said that it is my PDA i dont see why they just dont send me a new one. They just keep tryiny to help me with emails i just want a new one or my money back you get what you pay for
After reading good things here, I bought the 1TB version. Yes easy to install, copy the provided progrmas to a backup CD and reformat to ntsf. But then the problems start, especially with Vista. WD warns that their WD start software has to be restarted due to Vista stopping it, no problems here. Set up your back-up using their software, ok easy to do. Frist backup is good. NOW you come back a day later, the drive is off line, autobackup is waiting on the drive to be online. You have to MANUALLY bring the drive back up, the supplied WD software grabs 1/2 of your ram, and starts to verify what is on the drive. YOUR PC starts to crawl even tho the setting is set to let other programs run first, it does not release the memory, in my case 1GB ram. I find that autoback up never works because the drive is never active when it needs to run, like at night. STAY away from this VERSION WD is misleading the public with the 1TB drive and software!
I purchased the wrong part - this cable will not convert digital to analog output - I spoke to the seller and was given a printing label for free return shipping. When I shipped it back the post office said I could not get tracking on this due to the sellers shipment method. I figured since they had the info it would be fine, but the seller never refunded my money and due to their "free return shipping" label I have no confirmation. I would be careful about purchasing from this shipper as returns are not handled the same way as Amazon handles their merchandise. I contacted seller and the said that they would refund my money once the item has arrived - that was over a month ago and still no refund.
Update to my review below (7-3-2010): I bought this zip drive a year ago and just recently got around to copying all my zip disk data to a different media (flash drive). I copied about 25 zip disks and as I inserted the last disk to copy, it started making a clicking noise and wouldn't read my disk. I did some research and found out that people call the clicking noise the "click of death," meaning the zip drive has broken! The good news is that unlike my experience below, I was able to get my disk out of the drive. Below is my review from over a year ago. I stand by it my statement to buy and use a different storage or backup media.*********************************************************Like some of the other reviewers, I bought the original 100MB zip drive in the late 90s, which featured a serial port or parallel port (not sure which one). It was awesome.But then a few years later I got a new computer that didn't have the port I needed to connect the device. IOmega told me they didn't have or recommend any adapters and that I'd have to buy a new zip drive. So I purchased the IOmega 250MB USB drive.I didn't use it much at all. Maybe 10 times?? I got it out the other day to download some stored files and I got all sorts of errors. Then the device wouldn't eject my disk. I looked on the Iomega support site and followed their troubleshooting tips to no avail. The site said if none of the tips worked to call support. I did, and since my unit was out of warranty, I had to pay $25 to talk to someone. After getting connected they said that if their posted troubleshooting tips don't work for getting out disk, the unit is broken. They said it was out of their scope and against company policy to tell me how take apart the unit to get my disk. So I asked, "You mean to tell me I paid $25 for you to tell me the device is broken and you won't tell me how to get the disk out??" I was ticked. After I asked to speak to a supervisor, my $25 was refunded to me.I broke apart the device with a screwdriver (not easy, by the way) to find that the ejection mechanism was made out of the flimsiest and most brittle plastic I have ever seen -- like the mechanism was designed to break. Which it had. Plastic utensils are made better. I was able to get the disk out. (Hint: The ejection mechanism is on the belly of the device and hardest to get to.)Anyway, so now I have to order yet another zip drive so I can transfer all my data to another medium, then I will kiss my zip drive goodbye.
Sometimes gadgets and features are a good thing. Sometimes they compromise the quality of a product. This is the case with the Sharp 3 CD to MD recorder. The driver for the CD side of the equipment whirs(?) and makes other noises. Granted, this doesn't affect the recording, it just feels lower quality. The other features are fine, but just overall OK. I have actually returned the Sharp unit and bought a CD to MD with just one CD bay.
If you are not used to these key placements, this keyboard can be a nightmare. The INSERT button is WAY OUT OF LINE for any consistent use.
The Ultra3 software that auto launches from this USB drive does indeed install software on every pc you plug it into. It does not ask before installing. It automatically launches when you plug it in and creates a c:\documents and settings\user\application data\u3 subdirectory. This directory does not disappear when the device is ejected. This was confirmed by SanDisk Tech Support after they told me it left no trace initially. For me this is unacceptable as I use it on PCs that are not my own. When the drive is plugged in it creates a CD drive and a removable drive. The CD drive is where U3 software auto launches from. To stop it from auto launching you have to get rid of the CD partition. That tool is not provided by SanDisk but if you look around on th internet you can find it. The RAM is this drive is also very slow.
It looks great but unfortunately I have not been able to use my Toshiba Regza as during the shipping process it was damaged. EGL delivered the TV late with the box in a terrible state which looked like it had been dropped and dragged. The LCD screen is shattered which can only be seen when it is turned on. Suggestion from Amazon "I would be more than willing to refund you 10% of the total order, which would be $128.00, for keeping the item. If that doesn't work for you I can issue a replacement free of charge. Since this item does require a specialty shipper we would not be able to expedite the shipment." Hopefully this gets resolved as I have faith that Amazon values their customers.Toshiba REGZA 42HL167 42" 1080p LCD HDTV
I just got done using this strainer to make tomato sauce. This is my fifth year using it, and I'm hoping the LAST. It's sturdy enough as far as the actual strainer part. (I cook all of the food before it goes through to make sure it's good and soft.) I'm giving it two stars only because the actual mechanism/strainer part is fine, works great. BUT the hopper part is a design failure. The big hopper sits inside another funnel thing which sits inside the metal part of the strainer, and it's made of a relatively flimsy plastic. For a machine that's supposed to do cooked food (vs. raw) you'd think you'd be able to put the food in hot, right? Wrong! After my tomatoes, apples, berries, whatever, are cooked I must wait for them to cool before I can strain them out or the hopper melts. It doesn't go into mush (or maybe I just rescue it too soon!) but the bottom gets soft and instead of funneling through the hole the outer edges sink and not only catch and hold the food away from the hole but eventually get in the way of the handle turning. Oops, gotta pull the food out and re-shape and let it cool till we can proceed. Not exactly nice when you're trying to can a volume in a hurry! Plus the second little funnel thing the hopper sits in doesn't seal in the least bit and as soon as there's too much food in the hopper (as in, 2-3 cups worth) it leaks and pours juice down the sides to the floor. Others I know have the Roma and/or Victorio, and both those hoppers are sturdy enough to take hot food AND are in one piece and don't leak nearly as much (all canning related things do make somewhat of a mess it seems). I'll be buying one of them as soon as we can afford it!
I bought this 3-Year Service Plan for the Bissell Healthy Home vacuum we also bought from Amazon.com We are thoroughly satisfied with the vacuum, but NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc. took like 4 MONTHS! to mail me the service contract for it. This is unacceptable. I hope that if my vacuum ever breaks and I have to use this plan to get it fixed, that it doesnt take that long for the repair. I spoke with them several times on the phone asking when I would get my service contract. They were pleasant enough, just that it took SO LONG for me to finally get it! Another stupid thing, is that on my service contract, there is a place that states how much the purchase price for it was. It shows that it was purchased for $0.00. MISTAKE! I called them back about this, and even though this is wrong (because I did pay for the contract, 30 bucks plus tax) they said my service contract would still be valid and that our vacuum is covered. Just that I don't like mistakes. Especially on things you pay money for. I think this company still has some screws loose.
I bought two of these (512 MB models for myself and my spouse) and neither lasted more than 16 months. They are fiddly to use in windows and obviously poorly made. When they work they are nice technology but the build quality is obviously rubbish and the headphones are poor quality. If you spend your $70 on this product, treat it as disposable and you won't be disappointed, just like those little cameras you can buy at the checkout counter in a grocery store.
I was disappointed when I recieved this frame. They say its 7" diameter - so you expect its a normal 640*480 ratio - its not - its more a wide screen view.Well this means that unless you have a camera which shoots in this abnormal setting you will need to resize your images and have a border down both sides - or all your images are distorted.My pictures are smaller that the one I bought last year 5.6" by phillips.The quality is no where near the phillips. The brightness - is lower, the viewing angle lower - it has no inbuilt memory.They said it was instock would ship immediately - then I got a message 3 days later saying it was delayed.When it arrived - it was too late to get an alternative for Chrismas. I would send it back aside from this.
Got this and did not use for 2 months. When my system came I connected it to my dvd and the cable did not work unless you held it to the connection on the dvd. Went out and bought another brand at Best Buy. Called company since more than 30 days had passed. Company would not refund money--only replace, but why would I need 2 cables. Do yourself a favor and do not buy from this company,
The price for the product was good and what I received worked as expected as far as sound quality goes. My biggest gripe with the product is that it turns off about 4-5 mins into a song on its own. I understand a feature like that being implemented into another similar product that might require batteries to work as an energy saver when the product is in idle mode, but this one is hooked up to the car, no batteries needed. Look elsewhere unless you're ok with having to manually turn on the thing every 4-5 minutes.
We bought this for my mother and after only 5 months, you plug it in and it flickers after only seconds then goes out completely. I bought this through Amazon and am asking the seller to replace it. Fingers crossed because it was so expensive.
Worked great for a month. Then I couldn't send e-mail from Outlook. Internet worked fine, as did incoming e-mail. A real time consuming troubleshoot as the router itself was low on the list of likely suspects. Changing to an old Buffalo router cured the problem. Have yet to try collecting on the warranty but not looking forward to it.
See comments for for Gables to GO item #27811. Same issue. Unhooking it from a port requires tremendous effort almost damaging the host port.
yeah well i got my transflash and all i want to do is put my previous pictures already taken onto it. So when i choose "change storage device" and choose the transflash, my screen goes back to the menu. Then once i try to go to pictures, it freezes. It also doesnt allow me to take pictures. If any of you have had this problem, [...] tell me whats up, thank you.
I was given the Viking 1 GB CompactFlash card as a gift prior to a vacation. I put the card in my 5 MP Olympus Camedia C 5050 and was delighted to see 800+ available photos. Unfortunately, the card malfunctioned after I'd taken 600 vacation photos--with no hope of recovering those 600 photos. This was the first CompactFlash card malfunction I'd experienced in nearly three years of intensive flash card usage (cards from a variety of manufacturers, including Viking).On the other hand, my husband has used his own Viking 1 GB CF card for two months in a 3 MP Kodak DC 4800 (1000+ phots) and a 6MP Canon EOS 10D (400+ photos) with no problems to date. Unfortunately, I won't get my photos back.Caveat Emptor.
I bought the product a year and a half ago and used it probably 12 times. It was a great price for a feature rich dvd player and while it worked, I really liked it. But now it no longer powers up and because it is out of warranty, Norcent will not repair it for me. Their suggestion is that I go to a local shop to get it serviced. Parts and labor to fix it will no doubt be more than what I paid for the product so now it's just a book end. Don't waste your money on a non-brand name product! I learned a valuable lesson: if it's too good to be true, it usually isn't true.
I originally had a problem with the charger unit. I got a quick response from amazon. They sent another motorola unit out to me. This unit works great, I have been pleased with the customer service from amazon. I also have been pleased with my purchase order. It has better range and more features then the old motorola radios I used to have, plus the price was right! It's everything I expected.John
Stylish, fast, well constructed and versatile - 'problem is they just aren't reliable. Don't use this for critical or professional (always-on) work, as it's bound to fail. At my office (professional video production) we have lost over 50% of our LaCie drives and won't buy them anymore. I bought one of these for use at home and it was "DOA." Amazon replaced it with no hassle, but I always have to worry about these drives.
I'm not sure if it's the printer or the ink, but if I don't print anything for 2 months, the ink dries and I've wasted my money. I threw the printer out and got a Canon Pixma.
If you are debating between a Pocket PC and a PALM the Pocket PC wins hands down. We have both in our household and the advantages of the Pocket PC are many. For example, go to your local retailer and try out the handwriting recognition. The Pocket PC's is almost flawless and does not require anything other than gradeschool letters. The special characters for ordinary letters required by the PALM often don't work and the screen always seems to need to be realigned. You don't need to use an extra stroke for numbers or capitals on the Pocket PC. And word compleation is a real timesaver over the PALM. The calander is much easier to read and the display looks much more professional. There is a great deal more functionality, with the ability to read and create Word and Excel documents. Games are better as well.And if you have a Palm and run out of battery, LOOK OUT. If you didn't sync recently, you may lose everything, which just happened with our household PALM!
I wish I read the other reviews before I bought this piece of junk. I, too, am FURIOUS over the lost pics. They were priceless to me. I lost probably a hundred or so out of several hundered that I took. Buy something more expensive or just get more cards. There are other options. I would smash this unit to bits with a hammer if I didn't think I could return it. Bottom line: DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE YOU BUY THIS ITEM! I did, but I still decided to go ahead and get it. I figured that, for the price, you couldn't go wrong... well I was wrong. The 8 gauge wire looks more like 16 gauge when you see how thick the coating is. The small blue "remote" wire is so small of a gauge and breaks so easily that it might as well have no wire at all. The speaker cables wire is also incredibly small and difficult to handle (you'll probably need to do some soldering if you want these wires to hold together properly). The RCA's are junk. I plugged them into the back of the head unit and then unplugged them to adjust some of the wiring. When I did this, the male part of BOTH RCA Plugs (the inner positive wire part) broke off and got stuck in the female ends of the RCA Output on the head unit! These items are JUNK! BUY SOMETHING WITH SOME QUALITY! LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS, PEOPLE!
You'll hear all kinds of warnings and threats from Apple and Apple fans about buying third party adapters, but oddly enough the Apple Store sells third party adapters . . . and my Mac repair shop uses a third party adapter on their machines that costs about 40 bucks. Apple's own adapter, however, WILL break. The cord is just too cute (i.e. fragile), and if you do anything like what you're suppossed to do with a laptop (that is, if you sit with the laptop in your lap), forget it! Prepare to hand over another 100 bucks in a couple of months. I just got the iGo Juice (which Apple sells on their site) and it works fine. Further, it's actually sturdy, and if a connection breaks I can just spend 20 bucks on a single part. No, I'm not an iGo company shill. I just don't see the point of buying mediocrity because it's cute and has the little bitten apple on it.
Within the first 2 hours of use, the anti-skip broke. VERY frustrating. Would not buy again.
I've always relied on Sony to provide quality products, but the CDP-CE375 CD changer I bought recently is a big disappointment. The sound quality is fine, but when any number of disks is loaded and the shuffle mode is selected, it almost always quits playing with several of the selections from each disk remaining unplayed. In addition, the Repeat function does not work. I was thinking of exchanging the one I have for another Sony, because perhaps this one is just a lemon, but after reading several customer reviews describing the same problem of not playing all of the tracks on all of the disks, I'm going to look for another brand. Too bad, Sony, you've really blown it with this junker.Thanks, Richard, for pointing out my spelling error. I can't think of any better use for your time.
THIS ANTENNA DOES CLOSE TO NOTHING BUT SIT ON TOP OF YOUR T.V. SET LOOKING PRETTY IN MY OPINION.
I regret that I cannot give this product a ZERP star rating. I have had nothing but trouble with it from the very beginning. When I execute a print command, I continually get error messages telling me the USB cable is not connected. It IS connected, I've verified it time and time again, I've changed it out TWICE. I tried reinstalling the driver, etc, no avail. I'm finally going to dump the blasted thing and buy a new one. When my tech team from work was here installing a docking station for my laptop, I asked them to see what they could do. NADA, and these folks are GOOD. If you are considering buying this printer, "JUST SAY NO".
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 was my second purchase of a flash drive, my first being a one gigabyte drive that has worked well and consistently. In contrast the Maxfile Attache was very inconsistent in its operation on both my home and work computers. At times it appeared to operate as expected and at other times would totally fail. Consequently, I sent it back and will wait until a product has demonstrated good reliability before buying a larger flash drive.
I can't truly rate this item, since I purchased it with the KA600 radio and the radio doesn't have an externalantenna jack to plug in the antenna. Consequently it was returned and a refund was made. I was surprised to findthat you couldn't use the antenna with the KA600 since it was shown as a companion item with the radio.
I'll start out by saying that I'm returning this thing immediately. The included software is Real Jukebox and the drivers disable it from working with Windows Media or even being recognized as an audio device by Windows. ...Aside from the software issue, the transfer speeds are sloooow. How about firewire or USB 2.0?Although the screen is nice and big, the navigation is lacking. No ability to queue up songs and playlist management is difficult (also playlists cannot be managed by the software, only the player).The deal breaker is the battery. It is without a doubt low-tech. Each time you use the Riot you end up having to recalibrate the battery (takes about 13 hours). The worst detail is that the battery continues to drain even if the player is turned off!Save your money and go with something smaller. The Rio Riot would is a waste of money...
i hooked up one 1600x1200 LCD to 2 computers: a desktop with nvidia 6150 integrated graphics and a laptop (lenovo T60p in a Thinkpad Advanced Dock). the desktop worked fine, the laptop could not detect the presence of the monitor, so it displayed a blank screen. a gefen switch works fine in the same situation.
I have recently purchased one of these items without seeing the reviews. Wola, getting online with charter was not a problem, but dropping signals and rebooting twice within an hour seems to be part of owning this item. Other reviewers have put in ton more information that I can ever provide, but would not recommend spending the hard earned cash on this unit.
The handle was poorly built and when you pull it up or down it tends to get stuck and eventually pinches your finger. When I returned it the seller ended up not refunding the full amount and charging me for shipping for a defective item. Very unimpressive.
This is a dvi-i (dual link product). Will only work with dual link dvi-I components. Item is not well described which led me to a waste of money. Product was listed as dvi std but did not tell which of the 3 standards it was. Product was a good price but is not worth head ache and money of return.
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.
Bose makes great audio products. The Lifestyle 28 produces an incredible sound with high volume and no distortion at all. These speakers are only different from the old ones in that they are smaller and have bigger decibals for volume. But the price is simply ridiculous. For half the price you could get a Klipsch Synergy system, true power with perfect fidelity. The price you are paying for the Bose speakers are just for the fact that they are small and easily conceilable, not because they have the best sound (because they don't) or because they look great (because they don't).
Just bought them at an electronic store on the merchants suggestion. They are terrible. The sound is awful. I have very small ears and thought excellent, but they fall out. Compared to the JBUDs or even the regular ipod earphone the sound is so low and thin. I am so disapointed, now I have to buy another pair of earbuds.
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 bought the Radian toner cartridge to replace my aging Lexmark toner cartridge. The Radian cartridge has lasted a measly three months - keep in mind that a laser printer toner should be good for six thousand copies - and did a tour of duty of about five hundred prints. Now, the cartridge has littered my printer with dust residue and has caused only entirly black pages to print. This cartridge is a horrible piece of crap! Avoid it at all costs, especially since it costs almost $100.
I purchased this product and returned it after just 2 weeks. The battery would not recharge and the switch for controlling the volume and channel is in the back so that when you rest your head back against a chair the volume/channel button is changed unintentionally. This is a poor design feature. Lastly, the design looks outdated.
We purchased this camera for our 4 year-old at Walmart but when I saw it on here wanted to warn people that it's very difficult to hook up to a computer and have problems that cannot be resolved through customer service. We weren't expecting much from the camera so I'm not heart broken about this problem but wanted to let people know that if you're expecting QUALITY from this product you will be disspointed. It's much more of a fun toy than something useful.
I recieved a Maestro 3100 for Christmas 2007 - after Christmas - went onto the manfacuters site to register it and the site told me that there was an update for it (HUGE file 800Meg) I down loaded it. Tried to put the update on the unit - but that failed miserably - and now the unit wouldn't boot.That was about Jan 10th or so. I have been fighting with Magellan every since - they admit their udpate was defective. They wouldn't pay for me to ship it back for repair. On Feb 4th, I sent it to them at my expense. They have since lost it, and refuse to send me a new one - even though - this whole thing is their fault.You are unable to contact anyone in the US to even talk about the problem. You only get customer support in Phillipines or India. You always get a name and ID number - which when you try to get someone to verfy a name or ID - those people don't actually exist. I have spent countless hours - trying to get satisfaction and to date (Feb 26 2008) I still don't have a GPS.It is a huge joke - NEVER NEVER buy a Magellan. If you do - don't think you have any options when it stops working.Just the worst possible customer service I have ever dealt with.DON'T BUY MAGELLAN.
To start this off... THIS IS THE WORST BUY OF MY ENTIRE LIFE! I've bought this all right.. My first mistake. It's horrible. The case get slippery and sticky if you hold it too long, it scrathes so so easily, plus, it hurts your ipod itself! Mine all torn and scratcheds up cause of this piece of crap. I'd rate it a 0 if I could. It's horrible. The click wheel is messed up. I avoid hard cases now. Try and find soft cases. Nothing's good about this. The click wheel doesn't work properly anymore. since there's a tight opening, the whole click wheel is black and it's outlined in white! (Outlined in white because part of the click wheel is on the inside.) Adding all of this up...Pros: Nothing at all.Cons: Every single little thing.Don't think I'm negative. Don't say this other guy said it sucked, he's an idiot. I actually bought the product ok? I'm not lying. If you don't believe me... Buy it. You'll find out.
I bought this product 6 months ago and I just turned it on, and my computer wont recognize the hard drive, and the hard drive is making funny noises. Basically, my data is lost forever. I contacted seagate, and they said if I want a data recovery, it will cost $1,800. This was supposed to be a backup to my computer, but my computer has been more reliable than this junk!
After reading and re-reading manual, I am unable to find a disk that works. I have all the disks as shown in their manual but no where can I find a "4x, 8x" etc. Called company and they are supposed to send upgrade disk in 10-12 working days. Very disappointing when you can't use something out of the box. I have DVD-R up to 8x compatible from Staples, DVD-R (R4.7 )from Imation, CR-R from Imation. These are all listed in manual on page 43 as usuable disks. Why doesn't the company just send an upgrade disk along with equipment when they know it won't work without it. Poor,poor image of Funai Corp. Don't know at this point if I want to send the whole mess back to Amazon. One star is for being able to view VCR tapes.
I bought one of these about two years ago and could never get it to work with more than one computer at a time. Eventually I just used it with one computer...moved years worth of photo files to it to free up space on my laptop. Then I didn't use it for quite a while. Just got a new laptop, new router to plug the disk into, and decided to recover my files. Downloaded the latest driver, went through re-registering the thing...out of about 20 tries, maybe 3 times it indicated it was mounted. But when I tried to open the disk it would get disconnected. Finally hooked it up via USB just to see if I could copy my files and now it shows up as an unformatted disk. Ximeta web site is wholly unhelpful. Guess I'll be taking it to a data recovery specialist...will never buy Ximeta anything again.
My player had to be returned within 48 hours. I read all the reviews, and didn't mind the size or the speed of the music transfers. BUT, s soon as I started using it, the player froze and gave me an inaccurate low battery message. I re-calibrated, updated the firmware and reset and reset and reset. To no avail. I had the same problem with shoddy workmanship with my Rio 800. I wish they would STOP sending products to market in some sort of Beta version. Way too much money, lousy execution of a great idea. Save yourself the trouble.
Garmin provides little information on the portability of this unit outside US/Cananda. Their websites for C320 and their Mapsource products (eg. City navigator) do not clearly indicate that customer must purchase a full mapsource edition (US$350!) to use outside the US. The C320 website is deceptive and suggests you can upgrade to a Europe mapsource CD for only $50. Competitor products are usually comparable and much cheaper for use across both continents.
When it did work, for about 6 months, it lost my music, duplicated music so I had 2 of almost every song, some songs couldn't even be deleted. Then when I tried to update the firmware it just stopped working all together. I tried calling customer service a couple of times and that got me no where, just wasted hours of my time. I asked if I could just ship it out to be fixed, they denied my request and gave me a couple of article numbers to look up so that I could continue to spend my time fixing this product. Just stay away from Zune, not only did microsoft make a poor product, it doesn't even stand behind it. This is one big headache not worth the trouble.
This case is atrocious. It takes away from the iphone's near perfect design. It seems as if whomever designed this case completely disregarded the idea that the iphone has a minimalist design. The case makes the phone bulky and inconvenient to carry. Sure the ridiculously large hunk of silicone sticking out of the back does the job of storing your earphones, but it also adds about 3-4 inches in width! This thing is horrible, don't even bother.
I got this as a gift for someone. I first brought one for my sister when they first came out and she had no problems with it but this time around the one I purchased off of Amazon seemed to shut off on its on while playing. I sent in for a replacement and the replacement wouldn't even turn on so instead of returning the first one with "auto shut-off" I had to send in the replacement. Now my friend is stuck with a zune that works sometimes when it wants to.-Thanks Amazon
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.
We bought this printer/fax when the previous all in one finally failed after 4 years. We have had it less than a year and as everyone has said it just eats ink cartridges all the time. I use a set of color and a pair of black cartridges every month. I have bought them from Amazon since the free shipping seemed to thinking that at least using Canon official cartridges would prevent malfunctions. NOT SO.This week the printer has just refused to print. Every time I go to print and error message comes up with the notice that I have two cartridges of the same color installed. Following the advice of others I removed the "offending" cartridge and reinstalled it. Then I can print two pages. After two pages the same error message comes up again. I can lift the lid sometimes without actually removing the ink cartridge and the printer apparently becomes disoriented by the lid being up and actually prints another two pages. I did a google search and found that the ink cartridge malfunction is quite commonplace. If you contact Canon perhaps they will replace the problem cartridge. They have already frustrated me with this effort to print a simple document.I would not recommend this printer as well because the fax process is difficult and in no way intuitive. I have to keep a cheat sheet taped to the printer to be able to use the fax. The corporate mentality which requires that every product be manufactured as cheaply as possible and that all computer machinery must be disposable is such a lousy approach.My HP laser printer lasted 20 years and printed 10,000 sheets per cartridge. Ah for the good old days.
This was a Christmas present for my 2 daughters. Thinking it would be perfect because it played both vhs and dvd movies. Don't let the low or sales prices fool you! It is so noisy when it is playing. It's high pitch noice is so loud, I can even hear it in another room. My daughters refuse to watch it. ... To say the least I am very disappointed in this product.
I bought these speakers based on the excellent reviews that it received from other uses. I cannot understand why it is rated so high. There is practically no mid range sound in the speakers. The subwoofer and the two speakers handled the low and high frequency sounds but the voice in songs is not present at all. On a normal rock song the singer was heard faint from a distance while in music predominated by vocals I cannot hear much except squeaks. No amount of tweaking with the bass and treble knobs or the equalizer in my computer could fix the problem. I am returning the product for a refund.
First of all, I don't give it any star, but I had to rate the review.It's very cute, but it breaks in 2 days... I bought it once then when it broke I thought someone broke it by not sticking it the right way. So I bought another one, this time still didn't break, but I can see the cracks and it's about to break any minute and I'm being SO GENTLE when inserting it on my laptop so it doesn't break, but seriously, I don't have time for that, for being way to careful when sticking a USB drive on a computer. To insert the USB drive on a computer you're supposed to push the back of it so the little drive comes out, but the way it locks is really poor and the material can't handle it when you force the USB drive inside the USB port.Don't buy this cute thing cause you'll be frustrated!
After few months of use the hard disc crashed.I had this unit for 2 months and listened in the average of 10 hours a week, which is nothing compare to the Discman 50 hours a week. And the worst thing that I downloaded 2,000 songs out of 500 I got from I tunes and they all will be erased, because Archos don't guarantee the song recovery. They told me that I should have backed them up. I would if I knew that the unit would go badly just after 2 months.I did not even use for video, pathetic.
Diamond Stealth ATI 9250 PCI 256MB Video Card ( S9250PCI256 )I attempted to install device on 2 computers,Everex Explora GS28and Dell Dimension 3000.The Everex Explora GS28 computer made so much noise I just shut it down and uninstalled.And the Dell Dimension 3000,windows 7 Home Preminum accepted the card but not the drivers.All in All i had less headache with NVIDIA FX 5200,which i paid $39.99for 2yrs ago!!!!!!!
I will agree with that other review that states this headset is uncomfortable. The ear cushions are fine, but the frame presses into my head quite hard. I added some padding which helped, but it is still a poor design. I can't complain about the function though. Mic is clear and sound quality is good for my purposes.
Unfortunately, my experience w this was no better. To the reviewer that suggests that it might be experience with electronics, I say get a life - I work with electronic equipment all day every day professionally, even though I'm not a repair person, and if there are inherent component or firmware flaws, there's nothing that people can do to fix the problem. I think you're just very very fortunate that yours hasn't gone up yet; even components that have a very high failure rate have at least 1 in a million that work flawlessly. I suggest that yours may be one such.Mine is less than a year old, and again the DVD started freezing, and even professional DVDs new out of the box don't work (they work fine in other players).Recommend you stay away from this unit.
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.
this is not as it says, just get the amazon basics or something similar, works but like everyone else, not like it says, i want what i paid for.
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've had several copiers over the years and this one is absolutely the totally worst ever. It's incredibly slow even doing black and white copies. Often the copies have gray shadows on them.It's noisy and jumps around on the desktop. The enlargements over 125% are frequently distorted.I'd give it a 0 stars rating if that were an option.And yes, I should have returned it, but I was in the middle of a long job that required me to use it very frequently over a period of months. And beyond that, I would have had to ask someone to pack it up and ship it back for me. So I'm stuck with it.No more HP products for me!
So I wanted to listen to music off of my computers but didn't want to use the cheap speakers that came free. I also didn't need top of the line speakers...Thus, when I stumbled across these speakers, I was pleasantly surprised, here was a set of speakers (with a subwoofer) for a really good price that had good reviews to it. I thought I found a great find, but I was wrong.When I received the speakers and plugged it into a socket and turned it on (without even connecting the other wires connecting the speakers or the computer in) -- there was a low humming noise. When I do plug everything else in, the humming noise intensifies significantly and if I start playing music, music comes out of the speakers (no music out of the subwoofer) but the humming noise is so loud that you can hear it above the music.Thinking this was just a defective product, I returned it for a replacement. Unfortunately, my replacement did the same thing. I've tried plugging the speakers into multiple sockets and 2 different computers with no different results.Maybe I just had really bad luck, but these speakers aren't worth the hassle. I'm going to buy something a little more expensive with hopefully better luck.
From the back of the package: "Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling." I'm glad I saw the warning before opening the package.Update 5/3/2009: I sent the earphones back to Coby with a letter demanding that they get rid of the lead. A few weeks later they sent me a new pair of earphones with the same lead warning! They apparently assumed that I was doing a warranty return (even though the package wasn't opened) and ignored the letter!
I needed a basic bag to travel with & lash my 19" tripod to my carry-on camera backpack. The shoulder strap is a fixed (I wish it were removable) and the material is very thin, shiny, and smooth and keeps slipping out of the lashing straps even if I double wrap them.This bag is very cheap in both cost an construction & I probably wouldn't recommend it for anyone who wants something more than a simple bag for light duty/dust protection (not waterproof) or the most basic of bump protection (not padded). It will almost work for my purposes, but I'm not sure the smallish zipper will hold up well to a lot of opening/closing and semi-rugged incidental abuse, so I am already searching for a replacement.
I am a DTV installer... I was assigned a service call the other day, where the issue was intermittent "searching for satellite signal".The first thing I do at any service call is remove any "Monster Cable" I can find within the home. Even with CATV, Monster Cable is only good for creating issues with signal.To my surprise, I didn't find any. The dish was pointed correctly at the pole, and all the connections were good. I look down, and saw something that I did not even know existed...Underground Monster Cable! Ha... I couldn't believe it. Replaced it... everything works fine.People, do not waste your money on this stuff. This company only stays in business because they charge outrageous prices for the worst quality cable on the market.
Owned it about 1 year and made about 50-100 prints in that time. Then it stopped printing, saying cyan ink was out. Bought a new cartridge, same problem. Called tech support; that's where you repeat the online troubleshooting page you just finished doing, but in case you're really dumb, they read it to you.Bottom line, "its a hardware problem", so they give you the phone number to the closest repair facility...of course, they give the FAX number.Then they bring you to their "loyalty" page. 'Loyalty' is a TWO way affair...it requires Epson to make a good product so I'll buy another product.I'm sure I'll be lining up to make another Epson product purchase...NOT!
I purchased one of these at my local dive shop to use on a dive trip. The clear case works well and is durable. I like the large view finder attached to the top and the easy to use controls. The camera is kind of cheap, but does work. First thing anyone should do is change out the film that comes with it. It is the worst! The film is made in Europe some place. Drop in some Kodak, Fuji, Polaroid, etc...Use anything but the junk that comes with it. Throw it out immediately! Only seven of the twenty-seven pictures I took came out and some were dis-colored. This unit is good if you don't want bring your digital camera or don't want to incur the expense of a digital camera for underwater use. I only gave this two stars beacuse of the film. Shop around for the best price. I found mine for $14.00.
would have been nice if it would have worked, antenna wire came appart duing install, time expired so i could not return
Wokred fine for a month or so and then stopped working. Pay more and get a better qulaity product
Ok i really don't like this case. The only reason i gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is because it does offer a good degree of protection for your Zune. If you are clumsy and you drop your Zune a lot then this might be a good case for you. Besides the protection though, its worthless.QUALITY: The case is made of an obviously low-quality, hard plastic. While the case would withstand a pretty average impact, i tested it a bit, and a 10-foot fall cracked it bad. And that was without the Zune inside it, of course.LOOKS: To be honest, the case looks absolutely awful. Mine came with smudges and scratches all over it which meant the Zune screen was hard to see. Idk what the black covering near the button holes is for, but it just looked ugly against my brown Zune.FEATURES: Lets see, the button holes fail, as you have to push REALLY hard to hit the button. The plastic holes are too small and get in the way (my thumbs got sore after a while.) The only thing that was remotely cool about this case was the stand on the back that flips out for viewing movies and such. Sure you don't have to hold it, but then again, the Zune rests on its side anyway, without the stand.The only reason i got this case was for the stand and the price. But then again, it isn't worth anymore than what is listed. My recommendations if you are looking for something protective would be the black aluminum case. I absolutely love it. It looks cool, its padded so it doesn't scratch your Zune, and its only $0.99! Buy that please, but don't get this junk.
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!!!!!
It seems this product is incompatiable with my HP laptop and my husband's Compaq laptop. About one hour after connecting it, it drops the Internet connection. We can still see the network among our "List of Available Networks" but we cannot connect.I have called Netgear about a twenty times. Each time they change a setting, will get it to work, and promise me I will not have any further problems. One hour later the connection is dropped again.We have already had our product replaced once and still had the same problems.The first time we set up the product on our own following the instruction guide. The second time a Netgear Technician guided us through the set up. It still does not work!We use other wireless networks no problem - on campus, at work, at Starbucks, etc. We also use our neighbors wireless network since ours never works.The most recent time I called for support, they completely broke my router by installing some sketchy software and then told me everything would be okay if I plugged the router into a different electrical outlet. They told me to hang up and call back if I still had problems. I refused to hang up and against their wishes plugged it in while still on the phone with them. Of course this did not help. I think they realized their mistake and did not want to be blamed for it!If you have an HP or a Compaq laptop then this is the worst router for you. I am not denying that it might work with other computers, but certainly not the ones in my house!!!(I have moved the router to different spots in the house in case interference was the problem; this did not help!)
I bought these as a replacement for my daughters stock ipod earphones that she damaged. I tried them out on a few songs and went back and forth between them and my ipod stock earphones. The sound was consistently inferior, bass wasn't as good and the highs sounded muted. The overall sound was not as crisp as the stock ipod earphones. Also, as others have mentioned, unless you keep the cords very still, the movement will generated am anoying wooshing noise. I actually found them to fit quite nice, and the plug style does a great job of canceling out outside noises. Overall they are a step down from the stock ipod earphones and at $15 more, not a good deal at all.
this thing does not work for my samsung e900 phone...waste of money.now i need to buy another one.
Well.... They did last 24 hours. What Junk. Really not much more to say about this one.
After mounting it into a charger in 10 minutes, the status LED on the charger changes to green. The charger means that the battery is charged fully. I have to let keep charging to get the real full charge. Sometimes, the camera also warns low battery and shuts down automatically. I must turn it on again and can use normally.THE BATTERIES COME FROM AMAZON IS SO CRAZY. (I bought two batteries from amazon)
I did not satisfied their warranty because within one year My camera lens cover does not work so I call them they said their warranty as the same as manufacture warranty so I have to call manufacture canon. their warranty start after manufacture end and I have paid for shipping to Cannon repair center.do not recommended
light and cheep what does anyone expect for a few $ but they are aceptable
I bought this product thinking that I was getting a good deal for the price. Now I understand why the deep discount. It's JUNK. Don't buy it.It worked well for the first 2 trips, then it started freezing up. It starts out unable to read/load discs, and when it finally does read a disc, it simply freezes the screen every 15 minutes. NOT something you want to happen on long car rides with an infant.This item should be marked down to $20. It's WORTHLESS. Next time, I buy a Sony, or another brand name. Companies that build electronics that last for years, not days.
I had two Evga 256mb cards SLI'd together and they ran very well for two years. All of a sudden, the PC shut down and would not power up. Thinking the CPU was fried, I replaced the MB, RAM, and CPU, but kept the two video cards. Lo and behold, while playing the very same old game (Splinter Cell, Chaos Theory) the PC shut down again and would not even power up. Knowing that the only components common to the old and new PC's were the video cards in SLI mode, I removed one card. The PC powered up and booted normally. Upon examination of the video card that I removed, I discovered 6 of the 10 capacitors had ruptured. Don't know why, other than an obvious over-heat situation. The other card is fine. Bottom line, be wary of connecting two of these video cards together in SLI mode!
I am afraid I was one of those who said "it will not happen to me", but it did :( I did saw some other mentions of product stopped working after a while, but somehow, believed this will be rare, and will not happen to me.After about 1 week of very light use (still with the original battery!), the Sansa stopped working: it will not power on. It is not the battery, and not the extrenal SanDisk 1GB SD I placed; the Sansa just does not startup.While working, the product was OK: feels a bit flimsy, but I thought "what can you expect from a low priced unit". I was wrong. Not only feels flimsy, but also functions as one!The Sansa will be returned for a refund, and I am on the lookout for a better product; no, it is not going to be iPod, as I have many WMAs, but will surely not be yet another SanDisk product!
I tried this with my A/V system and it did not work. All I got was a popping sound.
This product was terrible. The joy of great price shortly replaced with the anguish of poor performance.
I got this monitor as a christmas gift as our 3 month old is now ready to move from the bassinet in our room to her own crib. The room is only right down the hall, but its hard to hear her crying over the fan my husband and I need to sleep. We set the monitor up in her room and made sure it was the only thing plugged into the outlet. We also removed any phones from her room or anything else we thought might interfere. Nothing worked...the receiver in our room is ALL static and very nerving. We tried the different channel and changed hers as well, but no luck. We turned off our computers and cell phones, but nothing..just STATIC. I dont know if there is just too much interference as we live in downtown Chicago surrounded by many apartments and condo buildings, but regardless...this monitor just didnt work for us. I think it just depends on where you live. Maybe I need a 900MHz one, we'll see.
This motherboard has it all. It is easy to configure and/or tweak, simple to configure the IDE and SATA RAID, a convenient backup BIOS , etc., etc. I've scored this motherboard very low because unfortunately, I've had the same problem with both of the ones I have gotten. The system runs fast and purr's like a kitten for a while, and then, all-of-the-sudden it won't boot. Both times for me it turned out that the problem was in the DDR1 and DDR2 banks; and now they are both dead. System still runs fine, but only if I take out two of my sticks. I'd run the systems with top-of-the-line hardware and with both configurations, the same problem. I'd recommend the DFI LAN Party board instead of this one, I haven't had any problems with that one.
Crapped out after 1 month. Lost wireless signal completely.Don't buy it!
Was hoping this to be the best of DVD recorders but forget it because remote buttons are so small some require a pen to hit them & the unit doesn't respond especially during title list and sent unit back from frustration so maybe you won't have this trouble but Sony usually produce higher quality or maybe somebody else made this one & they put there name on it - I bought from Crutchfield and great customer service to return unit!!
I purchased this antenna thinking it would allow me to pick-up a station in Tuscon Az. I live in Phoenix Az. I moved it around all over the house.....dialed the antenna.....so forth and so on. No reception. Radio worked fine out on my pation but not in house. Seemed a waist of money but my husband says keep it. Don't know why but I did.
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!!!
If you think these are good then you would die if you heard a set of simple Apple Earbuds. No presence or driving base at all. If the name on it wasn't B&O I'd say they were a $15 headset from China.
I have been unhappy with this AIO from day one. It prints okay, but ditto other reviewer's complaint about envelopes. Scanner software incompatible with IE 7.0 and the "fix" doesn't help at all. I have to scan from the Start-printers & faxes - scanners & cameras - etc. to do any scanning. And paper jas all the time if tray is full.All-in-all, not worth the price - especially compared to my old HP multi-function. I kick myself every time I think that I got rid of it for THIS!!!
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!
These are a lot smaller than they appear- like regular sized headphones, and have a lot of issues. Always hearing background static, foam earpieces falling off, interference from computer and TV, etc. It comes with a battery which is required, the one they sent was corroded all the way through as if it had been sitting in a warehouse for 5 years. Avoid this item.
I am by no means an audiophile or a vinyl aficionado, but I can tell when something is crap, and this needle was crap right out of the package. As other people have pointed out, this needle can't really support itself. It drags the arm against the record which makes the needle sound like crap and probably messing up the record as well. Now by pulling off the needle and messing around with it for a bit, you can get it to work with without dragging on the record(you have to keep doing this every so often, but for something I just purchased I would expect it to work at the very least properly right out of the package. Also, I can tell that the sound quality of this needle even at it's very best is merely adequate.I wouldn't recommend purchasing.
Seriously. This printer is a not good. I got it with my Imac about two years ago. I am a graphic designer and I print alot. The printer broke one month, one month after the warranty was up. I called cannon and they waived the warranty cause I said that I was in the print industry. But now, about another year, its completely broken. The paper spoolers only work on one side and wont feed the paper, when they do it gets jammed.I think if you use this printer only sparsely its good, and Cannon is helpful. But I think they knew just when it would break and your just so out of luck.
flimsy construction and skips between tracks that are blended together - on CD! not worth the money.
I bought this product in the end of September and used it 1-2 times a week. Today, while in use, it suddenly stopped working and an error message came up on the computer, as the document i was working on was saved on the drive. save yourself a lot of trouble and spend a few extra dollars on a better brand that won't die after less than a month... I wish I had researched more before I bought it!!!
I just want to write and let the world know what kind of company this is. I have owned 3 Western digital (WD) hard drives. All 3 have not lasted longer then 2 years, the most recent has only lasted 1 yr.. 4 months. But the kicker of this situation is the external hard drive WD make have a warranty of 1 year. but the internal Hard drives that are inside the units have a 3-5 year warranty. So I called WD because the hard drive inside the case went bad. So this is how the call went.The phone rang, and I got contacted to someone over sea's and could barely speak english. I told him my problem and he said sorry it's out of warranty and there is nothing he could do. So i said the hard drive inside the unit has a 3 year warranty. he said well you bought the external hard drive so you only get a 1 year warranty. I was going no where with him so I asked to speak to a manager.Mind you it's bad enough I lost all my info, but now I couldn't get a replacement. so the manager comes on and says there is nothing he can do. I said to him because I buy the complete package the WD makes I get punished. and if i went out and bought a internal hard drive and put it in a case i'd get a 3-5 year warranty? he responded back, yea. I said dont you think this is a little unfair? and he said sorry. So then trying to be slick I said ok so what if I take the Hard drive out will i get the 3-5 year warranty? he said no you'll void the warranty because they marry the case and the hard drive as 1 unit so they know the hard drive came out of it. But his way of solving the situation he said is they offer a service to recover the data, I asked how much does that cost. he said about $3k. I asked to talk to his manager and he sad it would take 48 hours for them to call me back. (still waiting)Long story short, if you are interested in buying a western digital I recommend buying a internal hard drive and putting it in a case which are very cheap. Just search external hard drive case, and tons will pop up. by doing this you'll get a real warranty.I hope this helps others from getting screwed. Good luck
Does not fully charge Kodak batteries or 3rd party NIHM correctly. You are better off buying a simple NIHM charger for $9.99.
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.
I got a pretty little connector with itsy-bitsy little switches on it. Problem is, there were no instructions on how to set them. I'm not too dumb, and I tried a few different settings, but it didn't work. Also, I can't find anything on the web that explains its use. Maybe I'm just getting too old, but it seems like technology is out to screw us by nickle and diming and frustrating us to an early grave. It's not worth the $2 to return it.
I had multiple problems with this item.1) The ink sensor was damaged. I had to go to a service center to repair it. After 10 days , they said that the damaged item is in backorder and it will take some time until i get it. At the service center, after the put it back , the printer misterious start to work. :-) . Nice quality Brother ...2) The quality of the printing is very poor.3) The technical support at Brother do not have any procedures to follow if the printer it is in the service center, they keep asking you every time the same questions even though I was represented by a Brother technician.Angry buyer...
I ordered this item from ANTOnline and 5 days later I received an e-mail stating: "Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver to the address entered at order placement, and we have instructed Amazon to cancel your order"... 5 days later! This is the first time in the many years since I started buying from Amazon and its suppliers that I get an apology of this kind. But more interestingly, the order just disappeared from my purchase records at Amazon so at this moment I am not able to leave a feedback using the standard procedures. I already filed a complaint stating this problem to both Amazon and ANTOnine but still want to advise other potential customers to stay away from this product or get it from another supplier.
with i the first 5 minutes of use this product had a fatil error the preons saling this item said it worked perfectly i never tried to return it i just took it as a loss and will not buy anything used on amazon.com unless it' a book
I haven't found the usability so difficult, and rather found it easy to use.Initially, I really loved this unit.Then, about 3 months later, it started having trouble, and hasn't worked right since. Despite a month at the "factory authorized" service center (over half-hour away!! and only open inconvenient hours), it still doesn't work right. It won't even record at all now. I am bringing my device for the 4th time tomorrow. So right now I have a _really_ expensive box that worth less than my VCR...I've read a lot of other positive reviews, but I wish I'd never bought this thing now.Changing from 4 star to 1 star...
This might or might not be a fine piece of modern equipment. But how could one tell, unless there is a young person around to fill it with music? This MP3 player has the worst set of "instructions" I have ever tried to comprehend (with no success) and the phone help only further confuses. Sansa does have online videos to explain the c250, but they are full of incomprehensible jargon and so incredibly condescending that I can hear them laughing at me. (They have this strange mantra: it is very simple, Simply, simple. If it were simply I would never have tried to watch those videos.) Very frustrating. My visiting technical expert with the same MP3 player said he'd never read his instructions, but figured it out on his own. (He can use it, but does not use all the advertised features.) I showed him the miserable instructions, and this geeky kid even said they were awful. So: do NOT buy this if you are over 30, want to listen to a book on tape (the only place you can reach is the beginning), like clear instructions, prefer phone technicians that clarify things, and wish to retain your dignity. The worst set of instructions that ever went out with a consumer product. OH: I wanted to hook this MP3 player to my car radio, and the phone person 1. told me the wrong product to order and 2. promised but never sent information about the product. Very poor information over the phone. I want to rant on, but will stop for your sake now.
This camera is horrible! The image is so fuzzy that it makes using it pointless. I got it to communicate with relatives, but I may as well be on the telephone. They can't see anything but a super fuzzy me! I am going to have to accept my loss and buy a better one.
I received this drive from the kids for Christmas. It was one of the things I had asked them for. My intention was to put my hundreds of cds on a drive in a lossless format. I ripped cd's to it on and off that night and the next day. As we left for dinner the day after I inserted another cd. When I returned I found an error message that the drive needed formatting and a stripe down my laptop screen (I don't know that they are related but think they must be). I looked at their website. As I registered the drive I found that their warranty is from the manufacture date and my drive was out of warranty. I searched the site and found no help. I sent a description of my problem to the tech help. I got only automated replies for a couple of weeks. After these stopped I checked on their site a couple of times. The last time I checked It was listed as resolved. I updated the inquiry and finally recieved their answer. Send it to a data recovery facility or reformat it. I have always used WD internal drives in my desktops and have been a fan. I have another external WD drive (not My Book) that I love. For this one I give the drive, The fact that it worked less than a day, the out of warranty when you register it and the tech help site all a giant thumbs down.
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.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and it was dead by March. I'm actually online right now to get a new one...but CERTAINLY not this brand.
I received the item on time. However, it smelled like someone's been smoking on it for the last thousand years. Mind you, this was supposed to be a new product. Imagine quality is good, but the "built-in" mic doesn't work. All I get out of it is some weird Morris Code type sound. I have to turn the sound off from the camera and use another mic.
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 could not get this to work on a PIII with Windows 98 SE. The call to linksys tech support was very dissapointing. The person was very inexperianced. To get to a Level II tech you have to waste at least 30-40 minutes first.I was told there is a problem on Windows 98 SE with the USB. I've never had a problem with other USB device.Buyers beware...
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.
This set sounds good, but it's not put together very well. The wire casing going into one of the speakers is not connected to the speaker which results in a few exposed wires. I have a feeling that this will get worse after time and eventually the wires will get pulled loose, especially because I have them hooked up to a laptop. Go with a comparable pair from Altec Lansing instead. I have an older (more than 7 years) set of speakers (with subwoofer) from Altec with which I'm extremely happy.
when i got it i plugged it into my xbox and worked fine about two weeks later i went on a trip and came back and it didnt work it is just too low quality i would sugest gettin a $10 or $20 one.
This is not a true 8 awg wire its more like 12 gauge my Rockford Fosgate RFK10 kit is a 10 awg and there wire is much larger than the supposedly "8 gauge" wire in this kit. I have some scrap monster 8 gauge that is thicker without insulation than this wire with insulation. its a real bummer too because now i have to go buy a new kit locally. Other than the mislabeled power and ground wire the kit is pretty nice. the fuse holder, rca/interconnect, and remote wire look nice. the speaker wire is rather small however i did not buy the kit for the speaker wire.I will post a picture of what 10 gauge and 8 gauge looks like compared to this kit.
This lens is appealing for its wide to zoom abilities. BUT it has a very VERY small focus. The focus seems to move around constantly, especially if there is any kinds of movement. It seems good for still life but for people it does not work well. I tried shooting a wedding and a portrait with it and found many of the images were out of focus and while I was working with it the focus kept moving all over the place.
What happened to the slip case? For this kind of money, and with all ongoing fuss about scratches to the screen etc., it's unbelievably inconsiderate (not to mention cheap) of Apple not to give you a very basic case to help protect it from wear and tear.
This was my first digital camera that I bought without doing any research. The first thing I noticed is that is was hard to review the pictures. I had a hard time manipulating the menu. I had to keep reviewing the manual. The battery life is short even with auto turn off set to 2 minutes. The LCD screen became increasingly dark to the point where it was impossible to see. I took a few pictures anyway and they were very dark. This is an awful camera. As I do research for my next camera, I see other people have had lemons as well and were able to send them back. Definitely buy a camera with a warranty and save the receipt until you've had the camera awhile and tested it in all lighting situations.
I read everybody elses reviews and am sadden by a company offering a piece of garbage to a new customer! Obviously it was or will be pulled from the market and needed a quick way to get rid of overstock!
Good earphones, really, sound quality is identical as most of the earphones that would cost you 20+ dollars, unfortnately they don't last long,(and I used 'em very carefully, only in-door used) after 2 months, one of the earphone stoped working, so I teared it up, tried to find out the problem, I noticed the inner wires wraped up using very old tech., no protection at all for different types of wires, simply wraped up without isolation specification. (part of the reason why it's so cheap?),most modern earbuds such as ipod earphones, koss, sony's all use single outlay wire to avoid cable demeage, but obviously coby's still using the old tech to wrap up, you can see the wire for the 2 earbuds are still separated, this might be ok for old tech. earphones, since the wire kinds are little, but to bass-enhanced canalphones, wire kinds are many, one wire broken could cause completely loss of sound. So you see the problem, the product use real good input stuff, but put up cheaply. It does the job, and only cost you 1/4 of the market price, but you probably need to be VERY VERY careful when using it.
I tried the m100 and have to say I was disappointed. It has a very small plastic screen, flimsy, toy-like body and no expandability at all. It's also not Mac-compatible out of the box. I ended up getting Handspring's Visor Solo for the same price and am much happier (plus, it fixes all the problems mentioned above).
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!
When I started searching for a high capacity hard drive this was one of toppers in my list. I decided to go for it after reading great reviews on Amazon. I was extremely happy when I received it as it was my first 500G drive. It was fine for the first six months, it started acting up after that. It would not be recognizable unless I reboot my computer and then finally died on me on one fine day!Just imagine if I SUCK at my job, how would I be able feed my family?!?!? You would think you rely on a company which ONLY specializes in hard drives. How could you let us down? That means you REALLY SUCK at your day job! Thankfully I have been using computers long enough to understand the risk and make multiple backups. But think of those who believe in companies like these.Hey if you think about it, it is better for the company isn't it? One HD lost is one HD bought! Pathetic!!!Go for IOMEGA or LACIE instead.
I've purchased this Archos 20 GB USB 2.0 mini hard drive a year ago. When it was new, it worked great. But as I've used it for a year, the USB connection jack on the hard drive gradually became loose. Eventually, it has become a daunting task to wiggle the USB cable just to re-establish hard drive connectivity to my computer. As I write this review, my Archos 20 GB mini hard drive is officially dead and not connecting anymore.Archos has a one year limited warranty. Unfortunately, the hard drive no longer works just a bit after a year of operation.It's a great product if you plan on using it for a year. Unfortunately, the construction of the connection port is less than sturdy.
I agree completely with the other reviewers. They don't fit. But my biggest problem was the urethane earpieces. After 28 days, I found one on the kitchen floor and the other one missing entirely. I tried to put the remaining one back on -- it wouldn't stay. It was as flimsy as a grape peel. (I suspect that, if they even used any, the adhesive behind the earpieces probably failed after a few weeks of heat and sweat.)I was able to return my headphones to the retailer -- on the 30th day of a 30-day return policy. Before that, I called the Philips &quot;Consumer Care&quot; 800 number. I was told there was NO warranty on the product (unless it was purchased along with an audio product), and they could not supply replacement earpieces. I was given NO options -- and not even an apology.Brilliant people at Philips/Nike, huh?
I was hoping that this would do better than not having a good signal for an unobstructed 15 feet, but it doesn't. It's rated for over 70 feet or so, but it can't do much less than that.Very disappointing.
it says delivered,front door,san bernardino.i live in moreno valley.it was in ontario then went to san bernardino and thats the opposite way to mo val!so now i gotta contact amazon some how
I purchased this antenna expecting that it would provide more channels and better reception than the basic antenna by the same company. This antenna does not receive any more channels *and* needs to be maneuvered in different antenna positions, as well as locations, in order to get the most basic of channels. It definitely was not worth the money. It's no better than the temporary one that I purchased for $9.00 at the local drug store.
23 years of Army service and 4 Suunto watches. Cheap G-Shock watches have lasted much much longer! I have had to replace 5 bands all in the period of 4 -5 months. I have had 3 of the 4 Suunto's shut down in less the 30 feet of water. (Suunto claims they are water resistant to 80 meters on thier advertising however when you return them after they stop working in less then 10 meters they claim the warranty does not cover swimming. Hmmmmmmm swimmers and divers usually look at the water resitance of a watch to mean they are water resitant while swimming. Unless I am messed up and doing it wrong.........do most people wear the watch on thier wrist or do they just drop it down in the water and go back to check to see how deep it is or how much time they have spent in the water. Anyway, enough ranting on a cheaply made but exspensive watch that the company does not care enough about it's customers to replace or fix it under warranty. Thanks Suunto........G-shock has won my service back.Suunto Core Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Depth Measurement
I must plug and unplug the hdmi end of the cable into my laptop to get the laptop to recognize my monitor. On my desktop machine, the cable appears not to work at all (although the 9 ft Amazon hdmi to dvi cable I bought works perfectly). The cable is stiff and appears cheap, which would be okay at this price point if it consistently worked. Also, the gold ends seemed to have a waxy film on them. I removed this film, but I still had issues with the cable.
Got this product today, tried it out, and it worked fine....instructions state that the cd should make 1 full revolution, and that it moves slowly....that is the biggest understatement ever. It takes about 25 minutes to repair a disc, and that is if you are furiously cranking the lever. The end result does work. Fixed one of my NIN cds, but I sent it back. I'm not exactly a busy man, but paying 30 bux to spend 20 minutes cranking this wheel is not a good deal. Splurge for the Electric version, unless your right arm needs a workout.
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.
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.
As a longtime devotee of Silent films (prior lecturer at MoMA), I was quite pleased to see this "Digitally Remastered/Sound Enhanced" disc available. Those in the know are aware that Betty is a take-off on Clara Bow, THE Flapper. Anyway, took the disc out to view and was appalled to see the faded/running colors, the scratches, the 'rips', and the dust balls on the frame edges. In other words - SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! I am writing to AMC and TV Guide to let them know that their names are used on the packaging of this shoddy item. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! I would also advise everyone to avoid buying anything else from "Genius Entertainment/Classic Cartoons" as they are probably just as poorly made. Guess, I'll just have to play 'frisbee' with this disc as it is useful for nothing else, especially not any good for viewing.
The reception is awful and I'm being very generous by giving the product one star. I would strongly advise not purchasing he radio.
PLEASE AVOID!This is the second Maxtor drive that I've had crash in less than a year. I will never buy another Maxtor. Customer service was useless, too.
Windows 7 and Vista are not on the list of supported operating systems for a reason. My systems engineer wasted two hours trying to make this work with a Sharp printer. The XP machine would connect, but not the Windows 7 or Vista machines. If your time, or your technician's time, is worth more than minimum wage, you cannot afford to own this device.
Over a year later this item is still shown as THREE cartridges, not TWO. False and misleading advertising. I bought, and returned, this item because it is NOT AS ADVERTISED. The company said "We are not responsible for what AMAZON pictures on it's site." But the company doesn't mind selling it KNOWING it is falsely depicted on AMAZON, over a year later. Buyer Beware!
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?
1. Sent me the wrong battery for my phone (ordered 1 standard, 1 extended life; got two standard).2. Sent me a cheap, defective USB data cable. It was the correct one, but the release button was jammed stuck, and it broke when trying to remove the cable, potentially damaging my phone.3. Sent the wrong replacement USB cable.4. Didn't have an extended life battery in stock to send me.
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.
My version of the WBR-1310 came with firmware 2.0 installed (the most recent) and it still has the bug where it forgets your login info, causing you to have to reset the entire device back to factory settings.At first I thought it was something I was doing, but apparently this model is just a piece of junk. Not being able to log into the router is unacceptable, especially if you plan on adjusting settings on any regular basis.Do yourself a favor and spend a little extra on a Linksys model.
I bought this printer as part of a package. The package included the computer, monitor, and printer. I didn't really need the printer, but the price was great for the computer/monitor, and the printer was basically a freebie. I hooked up the computer system. I thought about the printer I already had. It was older and jammed once in a while when I was printing, so I decided what the heck, I'll hook up the new printer. I unboxed it and was starting to hook it up. I looked for the USB cable. I couldn't find it. Started examining the styrofoam packing materials to see if it was shoved in some crevise or other. No cable. Then I looked on the instructions, and the show the contents of the box (printer, power cord, cartridges, and docs/software). They didn't show a USB cable. On the outside of the box, they also show contents. And in tiny little print it says "USB cable not included". What kind of cheap manufacturer doesn't include a USB cable with a USB printer? It's not like I have a choice of whether to go USB or parallel. The printer ONLY does USB. Without a USB cable, the printer is a paperweight. In order to use this printer for anything, you will HAVE TO buy a USB cable! Why didn't they include one? It is just stupid!
This has been one of the most frustrating experiences and I wish I never had purchased this product. When I try to use it, it caused my computer to crash/shut down and start to reboot. I am on w2000 and have uninstalled and reinstalled trying to figure out the problems. The instructions say it is not compatible with other "packet writing" software, but I am not sure what that means? No other program says it is "packet writing". So I removed my CD Rom RW software, then my Dazzle software, then my ULead software, etc. Still my system crashes when I go to use it. When my system recovers, I get a message that one of my disks has errors on it (each time) so it goes thru a diskcheck and fixes my local drive. Finally one time, I got blue screen and had to reinstall my whole system because after two days of trying to disable all my drivers, my computer would not start. Another $375 spend on Microsoft Tech support, and they finally didn't know what to do and told me to rinstall the system and all programs. The instructions are terrible. You get certain software called B's clip and B's clib gold, which I still wonder are these both packet writing software and perhaps they are incompatible with each other???? It also came with a program called MY DVD for recording, and I thought is this "packet writing" software???? To this date I don't know what those terms are and no one else uses that term. I don't know why it is incompatible, or what it is incompatible with. My computer has 1.1 gig RAM and it says it doesn't overrun the buffer, but this is the most frustrating experience and no one to help me. They have no tech support numbers, no web site help for this and the instructions are terrible. No short cut, nothing direct, just these "cutsie" instructions filled with acronyms and no start and no finish. I am left not knowing if I should load all of the software, part of it or just what. In any event it doesn't work and I feel like I got ripped off ...not just my money, but my time and all the time to reload my computer software. Perhaps a little bit about what this product does and does not do. What programs you need to use with it. What the included programs do and why use them. What programs are incompatible. And telephone number for thech support. Even the Sony web site has not fixes for this. I assume it is W2000 compatible, but I can only guess because I still don't know what it should do and what programs make it do what. I can see I am not alone out there. I am further disapointed learning it doesn't work with DVD-R (I bought one DVD-RW, and 9 DVD-R's with it. I now find out the DVD-R's are also incompatible. Although that wasn't my problem, I can see that there seems to be a problem with almost everything about this DVD RW drive. I wish I never bought it as it is a terrible waste of money and I sure wish SONY would take it back because I am over this piece of junk!!
This item seems to work fine in a vehicle where the antenna is near the device. HOWEVER, it does not work in a hybrid. I have a Prius and Civic Hybrid and the device overheated in both cars.
The installation CD has install programs for dozens of different PCMCIA cards. All are compressed and unusable with my old laptop. I cannot go online with it since the wireless card cannot be installed. The card seems to work, but without drivers it is useless.
This is a good product, but did not work in my house. The transmitter and receiver need to have direct view of each other. I have concrete walls in my house, therefore it did not work very well. But I still got a signal, just with lots of lines/interference.
This is an ultra-inferior product. The little wheel on top of the player is as cheap as they make em'. Mine has broke 3 times now (in just 9 months) and this time RIO says they won't replace it - probably because they know it will just keep breaking and they will have to send me a new one every 3 months. The third time I tried not to even use the wheel as much and it still broke! Also, this player creates more jack noise than you can imagine. I lost an eardrum last month just trying to plug in my headphones to the player. 3rd - the system crashes quite a bit, and unless you carry around a tiny sewing needle, forget about resetting the thing.Bottom line - don't waste your time or money on this hunk of junk. It will only lead to misery and despair.
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.
I have many radios. This is by far the the poorest radio I have ever owned.The volume control knob is ready to fall off and My 5 dollar Kaito radio get better reception.For 40 dollars you are wasting your money look at the Kaito Electronics Inc. KA1101 Digital AM/FM/SW World ReceiverBob Massachusetts
I can not say enough how much I would dissuade anyone from buying this camera. During the time it actually worked it ate batteries like you wouldn't believe. You'd be lucky to get 10 pictures out of it before they died. Then, the camera stopped working altogether after a few months (maybe 3 or 4 uses, to be more accurate). It won't even turn on now. Also, I removed the memory card from the camera and put it in my flash drive reader to see if I could recover any of the pics taken over those 3 or 4 months it worked. NONE were there. The directories were there, but the pics were not. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
I realize that printers are cheap and that the manufacturers make their profit on the sell of the ink cartridges, but this is terrible. These cartridges are too high priced and very inconvenient. I can't find them on the shelves at the stores, so they have to be ordered. I'm always out of Black Ink.
I like the concept of this technology and was very excited for it to be delivered. With the Superbowl this weekend I wanted to record the game and other coverage. I hooked up TiVo and started through the set up process after about 45-50 minutes i had completed the setup, and a message said i would have to wait 4-8 hours for the unit to process the download, but during that time i could watch live tv and pause, rewind, etc. after maybe 10 minutes the screen started freezing for up to 2 minutes. the unit started making clicking sounds and then the power to the unit was accidently switched off by me, I had mistakenly plugged the TiVo into one of those outlets that is controlled by a light switch. I turned the switch back on then realized i would have to turn it off to unplug it and put it in a power strip. After all that i turned the unit on and it did the powering up screen then to a preparing for service update screen then it shut itself off after about a minute then comes right back on like a restart on Windows. It has been doing this for the past 22 hours now. I call TiVo tech support. they say that it shouldn't be doing this, it's defective. So I am here to order a replacement. Of course it won't be here in time for the Super Bowl so i am back to the VCR technology. Perhaps i am being to hard, but i order something and i expect it to work. Amazon is a place for great deals, if you have the patience for returning the missing or devective items I frequently end up with.
I upgraded my entire media system recently and decided that I still want the power of both DVD and VCR player along with stereo surround sound. After some research, I came upon the Panasonic SCHT820V. I thought this would be perfect since it encompassed all the features I needed in one system.It played well for the first two days. The system isn't phenomenal, but it does the work it sets out to do. The sound was fine and the HD channels played a simulated surround sound quality (the only true surround sound I found was only when I played DVDs). But then I noticed that the DVD carousel clicked loudly as if something snapped. The DVD player stopped working and I couldn't even get it to open. I bought the system from Target.com and they were very friendly and sent me a replacement immediately.When my replacement arrived a few days later, I performed the daunting task of packing up the old system and unpacking the new one. I connected everything again with the new system and it played fine. The very next day, the same thing happened with the old player. The DVD player got stuck on one of the carousels, something clicked very loudly and I knew that was the sound of me being screwed again. Again, Target was very accommodating; I was no longer interested in another replacement as I had had my fill. I packed the second system up and got my refund.I don't know if anyone else has had issues with the DVD player, but for it to be defective on two separate systems is a major red flag for me. Be warned.Now I'm convinced that I will just buy a 5 Disc DVD player/entertainment system from Sony and if I want to tape a show off the TV, I will invest in TiVO!
This cable is not for a laptop. This cable is so heavy, can they not make a smaller size in diameter.
DO NOT buy this product if you want to spend any time at all actually WORKING, rather than troubleshooting why the keyboard and/or mouse doesn't work. I have already rebooted my machine (an HP Pavilion tx 2000) 6 times this morning, and it's not yet 10A; I've spent at least an hour a day for the last 2 weeks trying to resolve why I am having such frequent lock-ups, most of which require an unsafe shutdown. The most annoying is the regularly occurring "stuck keys," where you're typing along, and all of a sudden, you type a letter and then it just keeps on typing, over and over, on every screen you go to, Word document, Excel spread, even password screens. there is no solution but to reboot. This product is very expensive and is SO NOT WORTH IT. stay with the wire, go back to the wire, or pick something else, but don't buy this nightmare of a product.
I've owned MANY backpacks (more than 20) for various activities (backpacking, hiking, photography, computer, every day use, travel, etc) over the past 35 years. And I'm a fairly serious semi-pro photographer with Canon 40D and 50D, bunch of lenses, strobist setup, and studio lighting setup. This Canon pack is marginally "okay" as a camera pack, and just "okay" value for the price. Before you buy, compare to (look at and touch) packs with more structure and protection, safe ease of use, and better suspension. I was given this pack, yet I spent money on a couple different LowePro packs to use for actual jobs. The Canon 200EG is "okay" for very lightweight duty or storing extra lenses and gear at home, but if you want to really get the job done, spend twice as much and get one that'll keep you happy as you use it, be comfortable to wear, protect your gear, and make it easy to get your camera fast.
HP has a good reputation. I always buy HP products (computers, etc.) I bought this printer late 2006. It worked great until I changed the first yellow toner cartridge. I've not had proper color since. Then I changed the Magenta cartridge - now its even worse! Took it in for repairs (HP est. $479 when I can buy new locally for $499). Anyway, didn't go thru HP for the repair, went local. He says I need a new Transfer Belt at a cost of $229... but... he can't seem to find the right part number to order one! He's still working on it. Also, this may NOT be the problem - he says it's his least expensive fix! So, this leads me to buying the 2nd one. Since I bought all new toner cartridges (at a cost of $119 each) and we were in NEED of replacing the printer - we bought a second one! It works great NOW!!! Let's see what happens when I change out the first toner! Sorry, HP, you're messing up your reputation!
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.
I wrote a review on this DVD player 2 weeks ago giving it 5 stars and praising how well it worked, how many features it had and what a great deal it was. Well, 2 days after writing that review, my APEX 1500 started acting up. The main problem is that when I put in a DVD, it will sit there for a while and finally say "No Disc". I have to eject and reinsert the DVD 5-10 times before it will finally detect the disc. I have tried this on many different, mint conditions DVDs. Music CDs play just fine, it has no trouble detecting them. But I mainly use it for DVDs and it gets annoying reinserting the DVD so many times each time you want to use it.I decided to open up the player to have a look inside and it seems that the wiring inside is cheap and poorly designed. From what I can tell, the movement of the DVD tray has bent and split a paper thin electronic ribbon. I imagine with time the split will become so bad that the player will stop working entirely, but that's just a guess.Don't trust any review written by someone who has owned this player for less than 6-8 months. Like I say, it may work great during that time but after that the problems start show up.
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!
This item doesn't work as it is supposed to.There is a LOT of noise and the only person recorded was myself.What a rip-off!!!! Seller won't answer my email.
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)
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.
This item failed after one month of use.There seem to be two breakers in this item:The first one is tied to the "reset" button. This circuit is closest to the shared socket side.The second one is tied to the "on/off switch". This circuit is closest to the wall side.The on/off switch is still lit up.However, none of the devices are getting power. The Reset button is useless and does not work.This item will be returned.
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.
First of all, I liked the looking. it's geeky-cute. that's got one more star. otherwise, it is none. I got SC101 because my G-MIMO router is netgear. Maybe that's the reasons why I got SC101 since there are many similar products available and cheaper and easier to operate.I have this huge question that what kinda company is that charges their new customers who just bought netgear's product? I think they have a phone-line customer support but I am so sure it takes millions of year to just get on holding a support person on phone.This product requires a HD which they surely say so and it is ATA but most of people don't know there are so many type of ATA internal HD. This SC101 is only capable with ATA-6. it's sometimes called ATA/ATAPI-6 or even Ultra-ATA/100 or Ultra-ATA/133(this particular one is what you should get.) No SATA.I am still on the way to figure out why I can not use my new internal HD which even a store said it works for SC101 but my new HD is ATA3 which often seen EIDE. maybe EIDE is not capable with SC101 but I saw their official website, online FAQ says WD2500 works, but mine WD2500JB. there is another one called similar WD2500BB.My biggest problem was which HD i should get with SC101 and second issue is I can not upgrade firmware. there are two software you need to install. one is called Utility software and another one is firmware. my PC can not find any version of firmware even i did so they always fail upgrading firmware. I think this is totally c###.THEY REALYY NEED TO PUT SOMEWHERE ON THE BOX WHICH ATA HD A COUSTOMER SHOULD BUY TOGETHER.There are many other products similar to SC101 and actually they are cheaper most of time. Go and get others. I like netgear routers. but not network storage such as SC101. and don't even think about getting EVE700. you can do same thing with vista and xbox. or even some network storage and playstation3.
I am very sorry, because I can not give my opinion about this product, because I never receive it, there was some problem in the custom house and was lost.
No lanyard. Within a day the zipper broke and the camera fell out making this "cool" case a very expensive piece of junk. It is bigger than I expected--much bigger than the camera--and it is bulky. The green is VERY pale green, too, not the intense green pictured here. I was very disappointed. Avoid!
I used this tripod on two trips last year, Mesa Verde and Arizona. I found it to be good only for still photography at best. Even then the leg locking issue was problamatic. As stated in an earlier review, if you do not fully extend the leg in its section then the unit does not lock and it buckles. The problem is that it is not always easy to determine if you fully extended the segment. It was in trying to adjust for this that the tripod broke. Apparantly I pulled a little too hard on the segment trying to make sure it was locked and it broke. This might seem like negligence but I kid you not when I say you need to pull hard on the segment in order to make it lock. I might have actually been upset except it was such an awful tripod for panning that I was better off shooting video without it. The pan head is jerky and hard to move and required me to place my hand on the camera and slowly rotate the head using pressure. Needless to say this is time consuming and uncomfortable. Yes the unit is light and packs well but overall you are better off with a tripod that is built better.
Have 6 of these (all v4), not a single one installed on post sp2 windows xp without tweaking. Their support? Dear god, completely useless.Why is it so hard to release a product with working drivers? Really...Just because there is a workaround, that doesn't excuse Linksys for releasing a shoddy product.Drivers on the website were an older version than what came on the CD. Go Linksys!
It isn't working out for me. The reception is terrible on all 8 possible channels and I DON'T live in a big city. Static is VERY frequent and sometimes I even get buzzing. In an old VW Bug this might be acceptable, but for any car in which you can actually hear the music, there no enjoyable music to hear, at least not in my small town.I bought this particular brand and model because I was worried about the space to my power outlet (Cigarette Lighter)in my '93 Ford Explorer. This seemed to be the smaller of the FM transmitters available. This is not the fault of the product, but I too am having trouble with my power connection so I would not recommend it for '93 and similar Ford Explorers. Power worked OK in my Ford F150 with a wide open power outlet in the dash.Very disappointed.
First I had to add a second hard drive ( this is normal ) but I had to upgrade my bios since it did not recognize big drives.Then, setting up the card propelled me back in the 80's: interupt conflicts with the Video cards, shutting down the machine several times, moving the cards to different slots,etc...Still did not get it to work. By the time their tech support concluded that maybe I got a bad card, I past the 90 day waranty period and I am [upset].
Cheap price, cheap sound. I think the cord could be longer. The bass sux! I'll just have to suck it up and get more expensive quality headphones.
never got it where oh where could it be it t willprobably be found some day well maby it will
My mistake was ignoring others' reviews. I'll summarize: (1) after installation, multiple windows XP file errors occurred and persistent computer lock-ups commenced; (2) local tech support and HP "fixes" produced no improvement in performance; (3) with paper in the feeder, the readout said there was no paper; (4) paper would not pull into the 1610 once printing was requested; (5) 2-5 repeated "ok" key presses were requied to get paper to pull through the printer if it did at all; (6) when paper finally pulled through, 80% of the time it would pull through completely without printing upon the sheet; (7) with the warranty period now expired, I returned the product via UPS to the President of HP with a two page summary articulating the 1610's problems; (8) an "executive" customer service representative called to complain that I had sent the product to the wrong location; (9) I sent copies of my letter (to HP's CEO Mark Hurd) to each of the Board of Directors and to specific VP's of HP; (10) a second phone call from an "executive" customer service representative said HP would not be able to respond until they located the product I had returned. (A UPS shipment not traceable?? Excuse me!!!) My closing statement to Mr. Hurd, VP's and Board read as follows: "After purchasing the 1610, I read in the [...] product reviews that the paper-feed issue was already a known and serious flaw. I hoped this review was wrong. It was not. To continue to sell this product in its seriuosly flawed condition and with clear knowledge of same is immoral, corrupt and inexcusable." Potential customers of HP beware.
I purchased this microphone & I am returning it the same day. I was looking for a microphone that would work with my pc & had a little better quality than the standard ones you get with a new computer. Sound coming from this was so lo, windows couldn't even detect a voice being transmitted.Can't complain too much, it was less than $10. I have not tried this product with other devices. I use my pc for all of my recording.
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).
DAYS after the three month labor warranty expired the VHS stopped working. It won't accept ANY tape and starts to eat them. We always had trouble having it accept VHS tapes - but now it won't accept any. I sure wish we had read some of these reviews BEFORE buying this. Not sure if its even worth taking it in for service, as I'm sure that it'll be cheaper to buy a new one. I would NOT recommend this product.
A Cnet reviewer tested this and discovered that its output tray could only handle 10 pages and then the pages went everywhere. I wish I had known that. I would never have bought it. Consider this. It prints 21 pages per minute. So you can only leave the printer for 30 SECONDS before you're in deep do-do. And THAT is when the output tray is still on the printer. Mine broke in the first week and you can't repair it.
I gave two stars to get the attention of those wanting to buy big ticket price point goodies from Amazon.The Canon 5D is - mostly - all that it's cracked up to be.However, you are well advised not to buy this item through Amazon - let alone any big ticket item.I received the camera and it was poorly packed. When I opened the camera, it appeared that it may have been a previous return. There were marks on the back of the camera as if someone using lotion or who has handled greasy food had handled the camera.I checked the camera and, otherwise, all seemed to be working properly and all documentation and accessories were present. So, given the hassle of returning online purchases, I decided to keep the camera.Then I was doing some high-key (background) editorial work at f22 and noticed some unusual artifact. Upon looping the sensor, it turns out that the sensor had a minor scratch. This was a latent defect that was not readily observable even upon fairly rigid inspection of the camera.I contacted Amazon and, by this time, the return window was 20 days past. I was just looking to exchange the camera for an identical model.Amazon's response was not just "too bad," but actually three conflicting responses which would have only compounded the problem if I sent the camera off to the "never never land" of Amazon returns. I would have been without a camera and without a refund.One customer service agent said that I couldn't exchange the camera as Amazon doesn't sell the Canon 5D any longer. In fact, they do. Another agent said to return the camera for a refund and make sure it was insured for shipping. Upon seeking to clarify the return terms, another agent responded and said that Amazon "stands firm" by it's policy that a return cannot be made after the 30 day window has expired.My mistake? First, not returning the item immediately. Second, not spending a couple more hundred to have the peace of mind of dealing with a trusted camera shop. The moral of the story is "Do not buy big ticket items from price point online vendors such as Amazon unless you can take the downside of getting burned."Welcome to the new world of retail.
None of the port in this USB is working properly. Whenever I connect a thumb drive, the system hangs and it will lead to restart the system. Don't ever go for this product.
It's a bulky and noisy camera. Pictures comes out ok- nothing spectacular. I used to think it was me being the bad photographer or I chose the wrong type of film, but after reading the other reviews- it's the camera.
MY BOYFRIEND NEEDED THIS PRINTER TO REPLACE HIS OLD ONE BECASUE HE IS NOT READY TO GOVE UP HIS COMPUTER. HE IS A PHOTOGRAPHER. UNFORTUNATELY WE CAN NOT FIND A BRAND NEW PRINTER 1280. SO HE BOUGHT THIS ONE. SAID LIKE NEW.. WORSE THAN HIS OLD ONE. NOW HE WILL HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER COMPUTER AND PRINTER ANYWAY.. NEVER BUY A REFURBISHES OR LIKE NEW!!! IT IS A WASTE OF TIME.........
I was/am looking for a microphone for my laptop and this one received excellent reviews; however, I couldn't get it to work with my computer and I believe that it is because my laptop uses Windows 7 (not Vista or 2000, etc.). The paperwork with this microphone did not mention capatibility with Windows 7 and I wasn't able to get it to work; therefore, I assume that it won't work with Windows 7 operating systems.
Bought these for 94 year old Father so he could make notes to himself. One for home and one to carry in his pocket. Opened the package and put the batteries in and neither one of them worked. All you could get was static when trying to record. MADE IN CHINA, now there's a surprise. Returned them to Amazon with no problem, the only bright spot with this purchase.
Needed a microSD card for Portugal trip. Ordered MicroSD card. Ad says micro SD card, package says micro SD card. Inside package was a SD card!! Useless.
these headphones have the best sound i've ever had in a pair of headphones - i couldn't be any happier with them.although...1) the cords tangle easier than anything i've ever had and they're NOT easy to untagle,2) the carrying "case" is a joke,3) the cord length is way too short without the extension and way too long with it,4) there's nothing that enables the cord to be secured to jackets or shirts so the weight of the cord tends to pull the buds out of the ears, AND5) after six months of having them (white) the cord is starting to dissolve and expose the wires. yeah, it's actually disintegrating... nasty.as much as i love the sound on these babies, i really can't recommend them to anyone... fix the design sony and i'll sing your praises once again.
Like the other reviewer, this was exactly our experience! The screen freezing and the clock stopping at 5:33am, "file not supported" messages appearing, and ALSO calling Memorex repeatedly for support (they did not help). Disney would not exchange because we were also past the 90 day period. Unfortunately, we had ordered the Mix Max two months before Christmas and kept it hidden for my daughter. So after one month of problems, they would not exchange for another and sent us generated replies to our inquiries. We were very disappointed and we wish we had bought her an ipod instead!
I think this might be good for a small person, or a child. The keys are too small and close together. I'm always hitting two keys at the same time, and have to go back and delete. I'm noticing my hand is cramping from use, I never used to have that problem. Like others have said, some of the keys are in positions other than the positions that most keyboards use. I guess you would get used to it after a while, but it's annoying at this point.
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.
For those of you retarded enough to buy this... congrats.. but this is a first generation Ipod.. so more than 5yrs old..or just about.. 175 dollars.. is ridiculous.. it should be about 50 bucks.. no more..
Pros: Tech Support is polite when you call, and is based in the USA.Cons: Included documentation is miserable and doesn't work.This print server is long out of production, and tech support people don't have any answers.Most of the problems I had were the same as reported over 5 years ago - but never corrected.I got some answers from old user reviews. The web based print server setup utility does work, but no info on this is included in the manual. And tech support doesn't seem to know about it either. My unit ended up responding to 2 different IP addresses, screwing up the allocations from my DHCP server and a resulting in IP address conflicts in my LAN.
This is the worst router I have ever seen. I recieved it as a christmas gift so I could wireless broadban over the internet. I replaced our D-Link router with this one, and immediately my roomates and I noticed a significant drop in performance. Websites would take minutes(!) to load, instead of fractions of seconds, and this was through a wire. The wireless internet was even slower. Please do not buy this garbage and instead purchase a D-Link or Linksys router instead. You save time and money.
Don't buy this product. This is just a recycled Drum unit, and won't last. If a real NEW drum unit lasts 20,000 pages and costs $200, then for $20 this drum should last at least 1000 pages, but it don't. Only about 100 pages.Don't waste your money.What's even more fishy is that the seller is changing names. I originally bought this drum from TONERIZE for $28, and its a bust. Tried again from CHAR's Enterprises for $58 and a NEW drum, but, much to my surprise, when I tried to link my prior order to Tonerize to leave this review, the item links back to here and my new order from Char's. Clearly something fishy going on. I intend to return the new drum as soon as it arrives. Going down to the Staples to buy a REAL NEW DRUM unit.
I did not find these to be very useful. Replaced it with the clear hard case.
This Antenna has served it's purposed well for me watching basic stations, like Fox, NBC, ABC, and CBS. It has trouble picking-up PBS sometimes, which really annoys me.It was an improvement over the previous Antenna I had, that was meant for analog signals. However I bought a $20 GE Flat Panel Antenna at Target, and it worked much better than the RCA. I find sometimes I need to adjust the RCA for it to get a signal. It also seems to cut-out if people are walking around in the room. No Problems with the GE. I even attached a signal amplifier to it, and it didn't seem to help much. I would just get a another Antenna for a little more money.
I've only had mine for one year and only used it for photos. At first it printed well, but the paper feeder is hard to set and often misfeeds (more than one page at a time). The ink in the color cartridge dried up quickly and replacements are expensive. I've had a lot of problems with this one and even though their customer service responds quickly, they didn't always address the issue I was experiencing. I would not buy this brand again.
This product is garbage! Even ask Microsoft as they published in the Chicago Tribune that they are not supporting this product. That would be why no one at Zune CS is willing to do anything to satisfy a Zune customer. They through it back at Amazon and Amazon is willing to take it back for 70% of what you paid for it. I lost $30 on Zunes website for downloads and now Amazon will stand to make $75. I would suggest IPOD for Sure! By the way their CS is not in the US...from the sounds of it. That's my opinion....
I bought this after reading all of the great reviews. I had the WRT54G which got fried by a lightning strike in the yard and this seemed like a great replacement. It was easy to install and get running.The problem I had was that it just wouldn't sustain the connection. I'd work on my laptop for 5 minutes or so and it would drop the connection. I could reconnect in a few seconds but it was just such a hassle, so I returned it.
The first warning of trouble was when Windows XP warned me that the drivers for this modem were not signed. The next sign of trouble was that when I established a connection, the speed was almost always inferior to what I'd been getting on my old Creative Labs V90 external serial modem. The final straw was that after any period of use, the drivers would crash Windows XP.Maybe it's just my USB 2.0 card ... Or maybe it's just the way my machine is configured. But for whatever reason, I couldn't get this modem to work without poor performance and crashes. I have no choice but to return it and either look for another modem or continue using my old one.For what it's worth, I have had mixed results in the past with other USB powered devices. I've been bitten several times by devices that draw power through the same cable they send and receive data through. I will be very reluctant to buy such a device again.
I have a 4 other of these Case Logic Koskin CD Wallets. The new design does not match my other other cases. It looks odd on my bookshelf. The handle design is cheesy. What's with the brown stitching? Looks cheap. Plus, now instead of having 100% kyoskin they have this shiny nylon around the zipper. If you need more sleeves, just buy one of these from ANTOnline, use the sleeves and take the cover to Good Will.Case Logic designers go back to the original design.
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.
I bought this video editing software with hopes of being able to capture clear images, but all I got was a low-resolution photograph. I could never get the audio to play while viewing live video, but for some reason the audio played back with the recording after playback. This happened while playing a DVD into the device. This product might be OK for Internet use if uploading video, but if you want to capture a clearer image and produce quality video don't waste your money on this product.
UPDATE: The touch screen has become unresponsive, and there is no way to fix it. (See #6, below.) So I had to throw it away.WHAT A MONSTROUS WASTE OF MONEY.I'll never buy another Garmin product again. Ever.* * * * * * * * * * * *The Germin Nuvi 680 is a terrible GPS, already obsolete and even dangerous when it leads you off the path you're supposed to take and into treacherous situations.Positives: Big screen; nice, long power cord easily reaches from the car's power outlet to the window mount.Negatives:1) Directions sometimes lead you literally in circles, never getting you where you want to go.2) Directions sometimes tell you to go where you can't -- sometimes the wrong way down a one way street, sometimes because there is NO STREET where it's telling you to turn.2)a) Directions change mid-turn. Seriously.3) The $50 map update didn't improve #1, #2, or #2a above4) The traffic conditions service, "MSN Direct" doesn't work.5) Battery life? WHAT BATTERY LIFE? Fully charged, the unit can still only operate away from a charging jack for only a minute or two.6) The touch screen continually needs to be re-calibrated. There are countless complaints about Garmin Nuvi touchscreen failures online. (Google it for yourself if you don't believe me). Also, the owners manual that is loaded on the GPS itself provides incorrect information about how to re-calibrate the unit.GARMIN IS HORRIBLE. The world will be a better place when they close up shop and disappear.
Stopped playing MP3's right in the middle....just like a PC crashes this thing crashed. The car kit did not come with an adapter...just the cassete and plug to the device.Even ordered a replacement one...same problems...very very disappointing..
Works poorly, does not work consistently beyond 400 feet and stops working at one whim or another. I have used this product with three transmitters and none worked as advertised, 3000 feet is a dream. Make sure of the companies return policy before ordering this product.
I purchased the Sony because I need dependable media - I have had problems with off brands. This drive seems to save and hold data correctly, however it is extremely slow in transfering data. I have a Micro Vault 512 Mb that works great (with either USB 1 or USB 2). For some reason this 4GB drive can take 1/2 hr to transfer about 100 Mb of data - it should have only taken a few minutes. I have tried this new drive on 3 different computers and on both USB 1 and USB 2 but it doesn't seem to make a difference.
I was used to the normal good service from HP products. The printer failed to either scan or copy. Just printed black pages. After 3 hrs trying to communicate with a tech, I finally got HP to agree to exchange.
Poor sound quality - no adjustments for treble or bass - sounds cheap and tinny. Returned this product for refund.
I would have gave this product a 0 if there was one. I consider myself to be an intermediate/advanced PC user maintaining over 35 PCs... Take it from a stressed out Facility Manager, I do not have time or spare stress to mess around with JUNK software.I have SUFFERED for more that a year with TinySheet. The Sync never worked correctly. I had to manually add the Excel document to the upload manager which crashed the computer after sync, reboot the PC, and it may work. To update the file I had to delete the file from upload manager, sync without it, and manually add it back in the upload manager to FORCE it to upload. Do yourself a favor, BUY DOCUMENTS TO GO VERSION 5!
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.
Was not compatible with my workstation. they should have a list of what's compatible and what isn't for us the customers. Had to return it and get my money back. but had to pay for shipping.
Be warned that notwithstanding other reviews, this product is incompatible with Windows Vista. I have tried various fixes and none have worked. I finally tracked down a tech support representative from the manufacturer who confirmed that this product will NOT work with Vista. It's disappointing that this caveat is not found in the product description.
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.
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.....
Having been a fan of the Netgear SLUG and as somebody who earns their living in the Enterprise Storage world I was quite excited about the announcement of the Netgear SC101.However my initial enthusiasm has been cut short and I post this review, which whilst not complete is a pointer to those who might be about to purchase this device.Summary: The device is difficult to configure, painstakingly slow, and for me very unreliable.Here are some things to consider (in a randomish order)- The SC101 on boot uses DHCP to gain IP addresses, there is no option to use static addresses. DHCP might be okay for a first configuration but you should be able to override it- Once configured in my experience the client PC, i.e the one that wants to share the storage had to be on the same subnet. Even in my home environment I have 3 different networks so 2 of them would not be able to see the SC101- It runs VERY VERY hot and since there is no fan we are talking really hot. Newer firmware apparently turns off the drives are a non configurable time, but still I have had more than 1 driver overheat- Every time you start the software it asks you whether you want to check the Netgear site for an upgrade. My god, there have only been 3 versions of the software in about 18 months, and yet every time I have to answer this idiot style question- UNRELIABLE: the reason that this device never made it into my houehold set of data stores is that in testing it several times lost all my data. By this I mean that using the horrendously slow interface I transferred say 100GB of data to a drive letter, then the next day after a client PC reboot it could not longer find the drive on the SC101 and all attempt to recover the drive (including use of low level UT.exe tools or fsck*.exe program) failed.- LACK OF SUPPORT: the documentation seems to assume things are just going to work and when they dont, well they dont give you the necessary degreee of assistance. For example, I think that drives with existing if empty partitions defined in the PC style partition table can cause conflicts with the ability to format or control SC101, but this simple fact was ignored in the docs. If you google SC101 for problems you will find many people asking questions. Better high and low level documentation would really help technically literate people use this device more effectively- FORMAT of the data on the drives can be read elsewhere. So if your SC101 crashes then you cant take the drive out and read it in a PC somewhere. If you read the whitepaper on the SAN based filesystem then this is sort of understandable and would be tolerable perhaps if the mirroring on the SC101 really meant it was difficult to lose data. unfortunately I did not find this to be true.So overall it was cheap, so I try and kid myself that the 100 GBP I spent was not wasted. Well that is true I have a nice little paperweight, what I really cant stand is the tens of hours I spent trying to configure this to be a realiable device that could act as a remote and safe datastore. In those terms it has cost me a small fortune.IN SHORT, I REALLY TRIED, BUT IN MY OPPINION DONT BUY THIS DEVICE AT ANY PRICE
I bought the D-Link 625 at Office Max. I have had it for over two weeks, and am still not able to use it. It does not read the internet/server. I have contacted d-link twice and still have had no response. I even had a friend out to my house who has his own business setting up wireless, and he can't figure it out. So, with the awful customer service and spending the amount of money I spent, I am VERY unsatisfied with d-Link. What a waste of time and money.Okay, I just checked my email, and finally got a response. We will see if that helps.
I'd give it zero stars if I could.This card will definitelly crash to a blue screen intermittently. Windows XP doesn't like this card at all.The 'fix' from Netgear trashed my registry. The hardware caused a total trashing of my primary hard drive (MBR), probably due to poor circut design.This has happened not once, but TWICE on two different computers!Buying this card is asking for major trouble and paying for the privilege.I would recommend running CAT 5 cable instead.STAY AWAY FROM THIS POS!
The code of the harness I ordered is HA10B for my 2009 honda civic. However, what was delivered was HA01B, which is for an 83-85 Honda. I will not be able to return the product anymore since it is already here in the Philippines. I just hope that the people who handle deliveries make sure that they are shipping the correct product.
It did not work at all so it was returned. It was a refurbished item, the dial lite but nothing else functioned.
Do not Buy! First I had problems with the remote,Half the button did not work.. Then the Movies are always Freezing..Regardless if it was a new movie or used one... These problems have happen to many people with this players... Meaning Coby don't give a (blank).... Do not buy Coby products... Mike
I purchased this mouse about a year ago when my laptop touch pad began giving me problems. Once I was finally able to get the mouse and receiver to sync I was pleased. One thing that was immediately apparent was that I was going through batteries like crazy. I would even pop the battery out when it was not in use, but that did not help at all. Also the battery compartment would not always close correctly. Maybe this was just with my specific mouse, but what I would have to do was hold the batteries down myself and then close the compartment (vs sliding on). After about 2 months I began to have trouble syncing the receiver and mouse. I would have to unplug the receiver, plug it back in, and try to resync again. During this time period I began to have trouble with the mouse actually moving correctly, so I purchased another brand. Needless to say this was not one of my better investments.
I had high hopes for this product after the reviews I heard, however the product sounded soooo bad. I have a 2006 honda accord and never got a good sound out of the radio no matter what station was set. Save your money.
specs were great, so I decided to give at a try despite the warnings from others. Now I'm returning it back. First, WinDVR won't install on my XP Pro system. In the very beginning of the installation it gives &quot;remote procedure call failed&quot; and aborts. MSI web site has the same faulty version. Intervideo doesn't want to deal with this issue, &quot;If you need OEM (bundled) support for an Intervideo product, please contact the OEM for that information because we do not provide exhuastive support for OEM versions of the program&quot; Ok, downloaded the latest version of WinDVR 3.0. This one installs and seems to work. And what do I get from the MSI card? - Just a beautiful blue screen on all channels.
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.
I purchased this keyboard because of the features. I mainly liked the fact that it has mouse functions built in. Convenient yes? Not quite. The software for the keyboard isn't compatable to my computer for some reason. I had to call the help line for my computer, and the tech I spoke to couldn't figure it out. Beside the fact that this keyboard didn't work; my computer wouldn't boot-up. No matter what I tried, it wouldn't work. My computer tech finally figured out what I had to do to get back into my computer and determined that either there was something wrong with the keyboard, the software or both. I had to send it back. No more of this brand of keyboard for me.
Bought the drive in 2006, and everything was easy. I used a freeware product called SyncBack to run automated backups, and life was good. No problems at all. Since my computer's internal HDD isn't too large, I stored a lot of media files (MP3, AVI, etc.) only on the external HDD, and had no problems.UNTIL...Suddenly the drive failed. No symptoms, no warning, no nothing. The drive's LED shows a steady red, not the normal blue. It doesn't spin anymore, and the computer doesn't recognize it. Emails to Acomdata's tech support have been met with a deafening silence.If you decide to buy this product, do NOT store any files on it that are not saved somewhere else. In other words, better have a backup for this backup. I wish I'd bought a different HDD for my backups.
Got one for Christmas '05 and it's been nothing but trouble. Have to pop out the battery every two weeks or so to get it going, and 4 times have had to connect to computer and re-install software (with customer support on the phone because it's so counter-intuitive and complicated to use) at which point all saved songs and programs are lost, because there is no easy way to upload programming onto computer for saving a back-up.
This Grundig S350 Deluxe AM/FM/Shortwave Radio for under $100 is a piece of junk. Power ON/OFF relies on sleeper option which is automatically turned on and pre-set to 90 minutes(Manual walks you through the process). Even though you have the option to set the time, there is no normal ON/OFF feature. Tuning is sloppy, AM reception on stations I listen to has multiple station reception. Grundig's only solution, if their suggestions don't resolve the problem, is to turn the radio around until station is clear of interference or multiple station reception. If that doesn't resolve issue, too bad. Not even a $10 cheap AM/FM radio requires that.I will not return it because I chose to buy it. I should have done more homework on it.I GIVE PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT A 5 FOR PROMPT SERVICE AND GRUNDIG A 1 FOR A SUB-STANDARD LOUSY PRODUCT.Went to purchase a CC SWPocket AM/FM Shortwave Pocket Radio from C.Crane after having a chance to handle one and try it out. Very impressed with it, at HALF THE PRICE of the Grundig.Only reason I went for the Grundig is that I bought my Son a Grundig Shortwave radio 10+ years ago and it has been great all this time. No problems or issues with it, GREAT QUALITY. I relied on my previous experience and I went with the Grundig instead of the C. Crane, even thoughn the C. Crane was half the price. WHAT A MISTAKE.
Here is why you should run the other way screaming, or at least just run away.1. If you copy your video to DVDs, many will not play on DVD players. Yes, the directions warn you of this and instruct you in the variety of recording options, but this doesn't really change anything. You still cannot watch the DVDs and we didn't have this problem with our last player/recorder.2. You cannot tape shows or movies off the TV.3. If you leave it on, eventually the sound will turn off on your TV. Even if you're not watching a movie.4. After a year, it makes bizarre rattling and clicking sounds.5. Periodically it will refuse to recognize a disc and must be turned on and off.6. Did I mention the squeaking when you insert a disc or tape?7. It's difficult to get the disc centered and can get jostled out easily. This will lead to...wait for it...not an ejection, but, yes, a crunching sound as the disc is smashed.8. Sony will never pass through my doorway again.
Like the title says I've had my Cyber Snipa game pad for two years. The butterfly keys are good for movement, but the rest of the keyboard is a pain in the neck. The keys that are there are poorly place and oddly shaped; to this day there are almost none of them that I can hit reliably without looking at the keypad. There are also keys missing that are commonly needed in games and sometimes cannot be remapped (enter key, for example). I thought when I bought it that the keys not being programmable would not be a problem since I could rebind them in games, but many games refuse to rebind the number keys and the F keys, so there really isn't anything left to rebind. For many games I end up using a mouse, Cyber Snipa, and a regular keyboard for the keys that can't be used on the Snipa.On the good side, after two years of use the keys all still work. I didn't have the problem that others have reported of the LED lights going out. However, I actually just now turned the LEDs on to check to see if they worked; for the past two years I have always had them turned off. The placement of the LEDs does not assist you to see the keys on the keypad, and I have been glad that they could be turned off since they really serve no purpose and are very annoying.I now have a Logitech G13 gameboard to replace the Cyber Snipa, which will be going to Goodwill in a few days and won't be missed. Hasta la vista, baby.Mark.
The package said it as 3.5 Female to RCA Mail Y cable, but I received a 3.5 Male to two 3.5 females.Sad for me since I needed this cable to use the item I ordered.
I bought an earlier model Sansa a few years ago. Last summer it simply started acting flaky -- it lost track of what I had uploaded and then it started to run through batteries like crazy. No matter how fresh the battery was, it would only last about 30 minutes.When I went to replace it, I couldn't find many that were in a similar price range with the same features, so I bought a second one, hoping the first one had just been a bad apple. However, my second Sansa did exactly the same thing as the first, this time after only 6 months!Once could be an anomaly; but twice means there's an inherent flaw in the way these things are made. Never again!
i think 160 is a bit excessive, especially in this day and age of global warming and international crisis. also, if you think about it, they could have shrunk the size quite a bit by maintaining the hard drive at a reasonable memory level. if you fall down with 160gb in your pocket it's going to hurt a lot more than if you have, say, 40gb in your pocket due to the additional volume/mass. at some point we just have to say "enough's enough!" with the memory wars. i mean if it's 160 now it should be 200 next year and 365 the year after that! i see no end in sight.
I read the reviews about the constant resetting, and I figured "as long as I have a solid connection to my modem, and I keep my firmware up to date, this won't be a problem for me" WRONG! This router constantly needs resetting, its become a twice a day type thing and its getting worse. I strongly recommend that you do not buy this item.
I bought this bag based on the positive reviews and was sorely disappointed. The left hand latch does not release unless you tug, wiggle, curse,and tug some more for a good couple of minutes. The right hand latch is normal and releases immediately.In the photo it appears that the latches are metal- not quite. The top part of the latch is metal and the forked part that clips in (picture a dog's collar or harness- it's the same hardware) is plastic. I think this may be causing it to jam as I have dozens of dog collars and harnesses for my dogs that have never had this issue.
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.
Even though the title of the product is Hummingbird it does not work with all Hummingbird fish locators. Had to modify to get it to work - the black attachment was too narrow for the transducer
Microsoft is taking on Apple in the multimedia player market. Well, Microsoft is a marketing company. They will sell some units.As this is the first release of Zune, there are bound to be some less-than-favorable problems (features).First, if you own a Mac, forget it!Zune only works with Windows (and not with Vista pre-release.)Commercial media can only be purchased from the Zune store. (No iTunes support, not even under Windows). A typical song costs 79 points. (Points need to be purchased in advance, in five dollar increments for 400 points.) You can purchase subscriptions, for unlimited music downloads, at a fixed monthly charge. If you typically download more than 15 songs in a month, this option may be appealing.Zune is wireless, which has some interesting potential. You can send a song from your Zune to your friend's Zune. BUT, it will only play three times or for three days, whichever comes first.Battery life is rated 13 to 14 hours (depending if wireless is on or off.)On a full charge, the most I saw was about 9 1/2 hours.Although the screen is larger than that of an iPod, the image quality is not as good as you would hope.There are a couple of good points...There is a built-in FM receiver.Sound quality is reasonably good.I am waiting to see what the next generation is like. But for now, I'll stick with my Mac and an iPod, thank you.
I was so excited to receive this product. It was my first experience with wireless products and I was looking forward to freedom of movement. However, what I found out was that because I live in a heavily populated area, there was alot of interference. I couldn't move around at all with out lots of hissing and squelching. After speaking with Sennheiser, I was told it may not be for me. Thus began the return, that has been horrible. Mine was purchased from Skybox via amazon. I will never buy from them again. All in all in will end up being a $50.00 mistake (including the restocking fees and shipping back and forth) I am bummed!This review is more about the company than the senn. product
Polaroid's real mistake with the Digital 320 is price and packaging. The camera looks (and is priced) more seriously than it performs. Polaroid should probably have played up the &quot;fun&quot; angle, made the body bright purple instead of silver, and aimed it obviously at kids or beginners.The image quality is not great. It's about as good as an average webcam. You need a lot of light. The images have a lot of compression artifacting (spotty patches) around the edges of objects. Colors don't reproduce well. As the camera holds only about 18 images at once, you won't be going very far from a PC for long.You can get some quite acceptable results if you: * shoot a single person or object against a simple background. Make the person or object as large in the picture as you can. You can sometimes get closer than the manual recommends. * Forget 320x240. It looks fuzzy and artifacted. Once you have the image in your computer, reduce the size until it appears sharper. Adjust the contrast and brightness to make it more distinct. * shoot in bright light with the light source behind you. Hold the camera as still as you can, or sit it on a flat surface or tripod. (This seems to be a factor with many budget digital cameras.)If you have basic needs, or just want a bit of fun, the 320 will probably be fine for you.
The Web page says it covers everything but when you read the "Terms and Conditions" it only covers Manufacurer defects I called the NEW Customer service and asked why and they hung up on me. Tried to report it to amazon but they did not seem too interested. I would not touch these warrentys with a ten foot pole !!!
I've had my Jump Gear 512 MB for three days, and it's already stopped working. The LCD window is lit up, but I can't FF or REW, and the volume doesn't work. I tried logging onto Lexar's chat support, but was kept on hold for 20 minutes and I quit out. There's several things I don't get about this (Lexar's instructions don't help much). First of all, when I drag and drop MP3 files from iTunes to the Jump Drive, I end up with a .M4A extension, instead of MP3. Not sure if that matters. I'm interfacing with an iMac running OSX 10.3, and am unable to find an app to help manage my files. Also, I can't play more than one song in a row: after each song, I have to select a new tune and press play. Except now the player doesn't work at all.I hope I can return this thing.UPDATE: I finally got through to Lexar. The JumpGear is not Mac Compatible, I was told, and you cannot drag and drop MP3s from iTunes. "Our marketing dept. needs to be made aware of this fact," I was told.UPDATE to UPDATE: Received an email from Lexar customer support today. Now they tell me I can drag and drop iTunes generated MP3s, but that the unit I just purchased is defective and needs to be returned to Lexar. These people are clearly clueless about their Mac customers. Unless you are PC based, stay away from this product!
The battery charged up, lasted 50 minutes, then died. Battery would not recharge. Sent it back, they sent me two puzzling e-mails. One said that my replacement charger was on the way, the other said they were refunding me my purchase due to non-availability of the battery.Extremely disappointed with purchase!!!
I avoid using this little gadget. It seems to have corrupted some of my files and I had to buy an adaptor to get it to work with my macbook. It's still on the fritz even with the adaptor. Go for something more sturdy!
Ordered in late November 2010, as a replacement for the original charger. Was surprised to see that it was an actual "Toshiba" branded product....Worked great until early June 2011, when it just stopped working.Dead.
Worked great for the first year and a half. Now the cartridge jams after every printed page. I have replaced the ink cartridges, but the problem persists. Very annoying problem.
While the Zire 21 is economical if you're looking for just the basics, the annoyances of it far outweight the money you save. The lack of a back light is a bit annoying. More of a hassel are the technical glitches and problems that I frequently have. Mine has a habit of constantly resetting itself and erasing all the information stored in it and going back to blank factory settings. A hotsync restores the info, but it's a pain if you are out during the day and need your date book or address book then.
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
ordered this when my ISP told me I had a moribund router; attempted transplant yesterday and was told the new one was also half-dead (contagion? avian flu gone airborne?) and they tried to sell me a new one ("upgrade") for a princely 10% discount--this after 3 hours of my time. think cisco might have done well to offer me a free upgrade...this will of course be my last cisco product, lots of other routers out there.
I bought a Creative Zen Microphoto less than a month ago. It worked great for about 3 weeks, until one day it shut down, and it never turned on again.I am not the only one who has had problems with the item, a friend bought at about the samne time I did, and one of the buttons doesnt work anymore.I wouldnt recommend this product to anyone, It looks nice, and it is cheap for what you get, but I would rather get something that works.
I like the big bright display. That's my one "pro". Cons, however, are more numerous. Poor controls placement. This is a clock radio, things need to be simple to use by touch. One shouldn't have to turn on the bed-side light to find buttons, etc.... The tuner knob/controller thingy is exactly the same as the volume control and both are hidden around the side of the unit. Again, a real PAIN to access when lights are off...and even when they're on. Then there's the CD player. Won't play a thing now at all. Started doing weird things a few months ago, and now it's dead. Also, no battery backup for utility loss. Surprising to me, given the brand name, which I generally equate w/ good design and quality. Oh well.
I replaced a linksys BEFSR81V3 FW 2.45.5 with this RVS4000. Updated factory default to the latest FW and IPS and then configured to match replaced router.The first thing that happened is that it locked up while doing a scan of the LAN from VPNing in. Had to have the client do a power cycle to get it back.I had set up email logs to monitor behavior and started to receive many errors. Contacted linksys tech support, actually connected to Cisco product manager, to findout what the errors are and if it would cause a lockup at the client's site. Said it would be corrected in the next FW release, but didn't answer if it would cause a lock up or not. My impression is that their attitude was that they really didn't care (no offer of beta FW release or things to mitigate the lockups) and attempted to pin the "blame" on the load at the client's site. The old BEFSR is a faster router and more reliable than an RVS4000?!It locked up again during normal use, usage is very light, and had to power cycle to get it back. Remember that this replaced the old BEFSR model that worked reliably for many years. Because IPS adds a lot more load on the router, I disabled that to see if that would prevent the lock up.It locked up again during normal use. The client power cycled and it started to work again. Investigating this behavior more, I found that it was recommended that I restore factory defaults, install the FW upgrade, restore factory defaults again and then apply the configuration, which I did. It locked up again.Replaced the RVS4000 with an RV042 and it has been working for weeks without issue. Returned the RVS4000 and Amazon made it easy to do so. I will not use the RVS4000 again.This costs me a lot of money as the client is a 2 hour round trip away and new, so not a very good first impression.Hope this help you with your purchase decision.
This product fails when you send any large amounts of infomation through it with certian isps. "Google" it. Unlike every other router by linksys you can not update the firmware. Your isp is suposed to do that, but ISP's like charter do not provide this service.
This card lets me rip my Family VHS taps that were getting older by the day. Now I have them all on my PC
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
Power wire really thin same with ground only use rc cable and fuse lucky i had wire from my old stuff the rings to put on the end suck
I was initially able to load photos on to clock and they were displayed, but they only worked for three weeks. The clock display still functions, but the photo screen no longer works.Junk!
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.
Bought one for $9.99 at TJ Maxx. It will not charge my new 4th Generation Ipod Nano. Why buy this when you can buy a different make of transmitter that WILL charge your 4G Nano? There is a charger available here on Amazon that will charge your 4G Nano, has a shorter cord that won't be in the way, and has a back-lit control. Check my other reviews for a write-up of that model...
Avoid buying these headphones, there great if you like bass and only bass. Music quality is poor after that. The other thing that I didn't care for is there is an additional piece on the cord that boost the bass with volume control and which requires a AA battery.
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 ordered this retractable cord because I bought a battery pack for my iPhone. First off, it's not what's pictured. It's some cheap piece of crap that broke when I first extended it. Don't order this cord.
i got this in the begining of febuary for my son, i tried all this weekend to put music on it for him n cant! from the start i had to format the thing to get music off it, now cant do anything with it!!!!!! its march 3rd now.
First, device itself has a bad quality.pictures- useless, video- worse, voice recorder - I never used it.You might find out that as a web cam it has pretty good quality compare to other normal web cams, but if you are using Windows XP, this thing goes to junk.I bought a Dell 700m just a week ago.I was so happy to get one, but than this darn thing keeps freezing my new laptop. I have some friends to talk oversea, so I'm still keeping this junk, but I'm planning to replace it with different web cam. probably a Logitech's. I heard their are good. Anyway i spent 100$ when i bought this, and I absolutely wasted my money![...]
The edge of this rack was chewed away. I e-mailed Amazon with this complaint and I never heard a word from them.I have been generally pleased with Amazon in the past so that I was surprised at their lack of response on this occaision. It would have been a lot of trouble for me to return the item. I preferred to grin and bear it.Mario Sparagana
When running vista this thing grinds away so much you will need to turn up the TV just to hear it over the idol computer.I ended up buying a western digital again. Now my computer is so quiet I cannot hear it run. The guy at Fry's said western digital was going down in quality as an excuse why they don't stock it anymore. All I really care about is being able to keep my sanity by stopping the grinding.
If you are looking for a compact carrier for your camera, avoid this item like the plague.If you are looking for a carrier for a photo day trip this will hold your camera in addition to a small tripod, other accessories and maybe your lunch.In fact, I would recommend it for anyone who carries a purse or bag and wants to carry one tote without the need for two or three.
Don't buy this backpack unless you only have less than $40 to spend on a bag and don't mind what I would say in this review!I know almost everyone who purchased this bag says it worth the money. But they probably NEVER compare it to a better one like those from Lowepro.I have a Lowepro Photo Trekker AWII to put all my equipement in, include a large camcorder. It is big and pretty heavy. It is good for vacation but not good to use in town. So I decide to buy a Mini Trekker also from Lowepro. Then I mentioned this one, which has nearly the same space at much lower price. I also want to use it as a backpack for everyday use.I received it and put in the 300D, 2 lenses, a flash. It is not even full. I found the padding foam is far from firm, if you drop the bag from sofa to hardwood surface, it probably won't protect the camera/lens inside. This is not what I expected. Material looks cheap, just like those cost under 15 dollar from a Walmarrrrt with designs for camera, but that's fine. It is not a Lowepro and price is not too.Then noticed the worst thing. Without too many stuffs inside, this bag feels extremely uncomfortable. Yes, the shoulder belts are SO POORLY designed. I let my wife to try it as she said the bag is light and she did not understand why I complain. Immediately she knew the reason. The should belts are stiff. The inner sides press my shoulder and outer sides are almost not touching my shoulder. The pading material feels like cheap bathing foam BUT the belt material feels like a piece of solid plastic.A lot of guys said to buy stuff with best price/performance ration is wasting money, they are right again. This bag is NO better than those generic backpacks in Walmart, it should cost 20 dollar at most!So don't waste your money!
52mm filters will NOT thread into this adapter, even though Amazon shows a filter kit that supposedly is commonly sold along with it.
I read something close to a rave review in Walt Mossberg's technology column in the Wall Street Journal, checked the reviews on Amazon. and concluded that it was a good bet to provide extended coverage for my house. It might have been a good bet beforehand, but one can lose a 'good bet' and I did.Setup was virtually instantaneous and the two XE104s started talking to each other and the roving laptop I was using to test achieved a good internet connection (about 40 MBPS) through its direct ethernet cable connection to the "its" XE104. That was while we were in the same room; then things went downhill quickly. Many of the other outlets in my house barely got a connection with the Netgear utility showing as low as 1.05 MBPS! Like another reviewer, I think Netgear overestimates true throughput; I think actual throughput was much lower than reported given the time to transfer a file from my laptop to my desktop.After testing a number of outlets, I concluded that this product is not the answer for me. The reviews have been very good ... why did I get such a bad result? I concluded it had a lot to do with my house wiring. Outlets that were close to each other and on the same breaker box seemed to perform acceptably (but not better than wireless G). Outlets that were further away and/or were on the second breaker box in my house did far worse.My advice to anyone buying this is to make sure you can return it without penalty if it doesn't work out. If your wiring is old and especially if you have more than one breaker box, be wary of the possibility that it won't work for you.I suspect the Netgear XE104 will work satisfactorily for far more customers than it it will disappoint, but regrettably I'm in the latter group.
I tried all the options in the manual and from the apple web page, but the I-Pod does not respond. I need your advice to return it.Best Regards,Lauri Chin
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.
Poor replay---skips---freezes and emmits noises from inside as if confused. If I could reach the seller, I`d ask for an upgrade since I want to be able to play all types of discs as described on the box. I have a large number of archived DVD's on DVD+/-R and RW discs which this thing just freezes up on. One of the other reviewers has given me a source for a substitute....chuckonechuck@bellsouth.net
(Sighs).....I was horribly dissapointed in this cd player. They should let you rent them before you buy them. The shock protection is horrible. The radio is horrible, and everything else about this &quot;waste of money&quot; is horrible. I would go further into detail but it would be to distressing and dissuading to hear. It's just down-right depressing. I know my review would hardly help you out because I haven't told you any concrete evidence, but I put like this: I value my cd player as my best friend. I take it everywhere and we go through good and tough times(That was with my past sony cd player's [man's best friend]). If you're really looking for a really good cd player, PLEASE, YOU MUST READ THESE CUSTOMER REVIEWS BECAUSE THE MAAJORITY THE INFORMATION GIVEN TO YOU BY THE COMPANY ABOUT THE CD, 9 TIMES OUT OF 10, IS FEIGN(FALSE). I love cd players and I even used to be a collector of them when I was young. I know what a cd player can do and how it should perform. This fails to meet my criteria(and soon I believe will that fate of any other's expectations). I am Mr. Veracity and it was my purpose to write this review. Good-luck on cd player hunting.
The product was not compatible with Vista, the seller took back the return and I paid shipping both ways. It would have been helpful if the seller had indicated that it did not work with Vista.
this thing is a piece of junk. it decides to work about 20-30% of the time-the rest of the time it freezes in it's opening screen. when it works it is ok-doesn't have the best interface-if it worked like it was supposed to, maybe it wouldn't be such a big deal, but this is entirely unacceptable.do yourself a favor, just get the ipod
Overall a bad product. The keyboard has no functional problems. But it does not incline at all since its 2 'legs' are tiny. Also the lettering o the keys is very very small and the keys themselves look smaller than a nomal keyboard. Plus I don't like it's layout: Small enter key, odd positioning of Home, End buttons
The Palm 505 is a great PDA, but the color, the brightness and the contrast needs a lot of work. The 505 is just like any other palm, versatile, useful and all and it really is a good Palm except for the screen which is half the reason why you buy a unit! I can't help but compare the 505 with the 3C... they are worlds apart. Why can't palm put 3C's screen on a 505? THe 515 is better, but not that much better. I suggest you wait until Palm comes out with a better screen.
I bought this watch with the HR monitor addition. I'm in the Army and I thought this watch would be a great asset to have with me on the Medevac. I couldn't be more wrong than if I went into war with empty mags. The heart rate sensor worked only once and that was indoors with no sweat involved. The day I got it was the last day it ever worked. The compass, now that's an issue that that is unacceptable. It constantly quit regestering after walking only 10 feet. I was trying to be patient and give the piece of junk a minute to get it's bearing. It did, I think, I didn't have a second compass to verify at the moment in my yard. I walked a few feet in a strait line and once again it went blank. I'm too pissed off at this point to even consider trying any of the other functions. I now have a 400 dollar stopwatch that might be able to tell me if I'm running up hill or down, who knows.That lens protector that they offer, and yes I bought it to "protect my so-called do-it-all watch", is the dumbest crap I have ever seen. It's a 1/4" thick piece of clear silicone that sets on top of the display. It's hard to see the data being displayed on a good day when it is dry and clean. Everything can get under it and cause more damage to the crystal and makes it impossible to read anything on the watch.I have to say I'm sorry that I bought into the hype and listened to my fellow soldiers who are also starting to have the same issues with their Sunto's as well. Finland, you should be ashamed to have your name on this klind of performance.
I wish I could give you a review of this product. Unfortunately, I never received it. After spending a lot of time trying to track it, I found out three weeks later that the item never shipped. Thanks Amazon. On top of this, you said the item is no longer available. Not true! But now if I want to order it again, the price has gone up, and there is no longer free shipping. Thanks Amazon.
I really wanted this to work, since I need something exactly like this for my low profile HTPC setup. I saw the review in [...] where they panned this after it failed partway through their test. Thinking that it might just have been their unit or something, I bought one a couple weeks ago. Boots up fine, but about two minutes into running 3dmark03, the machine reboots itself! Basically, the passive cooling on this board doesn't work. Note, this wasn't even in my HTPC, but in a normal Antec case with plenty of fans cooling it. I replaced this with a (full height) passive X1600-based unit from Asus, and now have no problems. If you buy this card, you WILL regret it.
We found the central 4-way direction switch difficult to press accurately. This button surface is a thin circular ring around the "OK" button. You tilt this ring in the direction you want to switch; up, down, left and right. Members of my household were frustrated that the button movement is so sensitive one would often accidently end up pressing a direction you did not want. If you have any trouble with fine hand movement as one relative of ours does, do not get this remote.I returned this to Amazon within the return period but have yet to receive a refund.I have since learned that the equivalent button on the Harmony 550 is shaped more like a disc than a ring which enables successful button presses. If the directional button on the 676 is a problem for you, get a 550.I highly recommend that you try out these remotes in person before ordering since a return of this item to Amazon has been problematic for me.
I bought the SC-101 as it seemed to be a reasonably priced storage solution for our small office.I set it up, created partitions for our 3 users and all seemed well.The same day, one of the partitions vanished, and since no one had yet uploaded any data, I tried to repartition. The unit would not allow me to recover the missing portion of the drive, despite resets and hours and hours on the phone with a customer service rep who clearly had never heard of the product.The unit never worked as it should and it was promptly returned to the store.Avoid this item at all costs. Spend a little more money and read the reviews carefully.
I loved this bag for its size and organization. I was using for work. But I carried it by the hand grip and the recycled fabric handle started to fray after a week. If you use the shoulder strap all the time. It would be fine, I think.
I checked out the Zune today at Best Buy. I already have two ipods so was just wondering how the Zune compared. I tried to keep an open mind but this thing isn't even close to the refinement of the Ipod or other MP3 players. They had the black and brown Zune on display. Yikes, that brown is uuuuuugly.The wheel and buttons felt cheap and the over all look seemed cheap. The only nice thing is the screen.Size wise the Zune is too big in my opinion. It is the size of my original 5 Gig ipod that came out in 2001. The 30 gig ipod is so much thinner and feels more refined.I can't speak for the music store but Itunes is so good I can't imagine it being any better.While I was there nobody even noticed the Zune. No big MS marketing materials pointing people to the Zune. Just two lonely Zunes that didn't stand out at all to the other many MP3's, let alone the Ipod. In fact, one of the Zunes had an error on it and wouldn't turn on. It just kept flashing a battery icon as if the unit did not see the battery. MS has a way to go before people will even look at this thing. When I was there a lady came up and said the the Best Buy guy, I'm looking for a 30 gig MP3 for my son's bday and he wants and Ipod. The guy never even suggested the Zune and so she bought her Ipod and went on her way. I think this will be typical of this holiday season. Most consumers want an Ipod and that is about it. Some people will get it for the screen size but for me, I'd rather wait for the larger screen Ipods to come out.
Problem with this model is that you can't resume dictation on a file after you stop. This is really a stupid limitation, because without that ability, you have to finish your project in one sitting, and can't go back to resume. Only way is to start a new file, which is a PITA. The sound quality is awesome, and makes good audio files for emailing. Stereo capability is rather useless for a device of this nature unless you intend to record your garage band. Ciau. Mike
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.
This is supposed to charge the Casio NP-20 battery. The battery will not physically fit into the charger. You might be able to cut or grind the offending tabs off, I didn't try. I returned it to Amazon for a full refund. No hassels. Good customer service from Amazon.
i was given a comp 12. not a comp cvr that they so in the picture.
If you have money to throw away then Memorex is for you. For reliability use Verbatim.
OK let's get into the negatives of this hand held unit. Although Uniden claims the unit can withstand getting wet it does NOT. I've returned two of these because they got splashed and water leaked into the radio. Next there is NO charge light for the battery. The only way to see of the battery is fully charged is to turn it on. I have had my radio show full charge(5 bars) then keyed it up to talk and watched it instantly fall to 3 bars. There is a charging hole on the back of the battery. It is protected by a little rubber grommet. It leaks... If you forget to put the grommet in the hole each time you remove the charging plug and 1 drop of water gets in, it's toast. Way to go Uniden selling us this chinese made crap... Don't buy one of these unless your only using a handheld on dry land for fun...
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!
Horrible. I bought this because everyone on Amazon said it is 'the best notebook available'. So, once it arrived it was beautiful! But, after the first week of using it.. the little apple designed SMUDGED. I'm not sure HOW that happens, but it sure did. A few days later the computer had scuff marks on it just from being touched and the paint wore off very fast. If i wasn't ticked off enough now, I was when the computer constantly would shut down! Now, this wasnt spyware or a virus because i hadn't installed the internet (thank goodness). The computer simply just was malfunctioning. I tried to return it, but they refused to believe that it malfunctioned. Apparently, the customer service people don't really care if you like their product! I called them and they said we needed to contact a computer specialist.. and they can be very expensive.We ended up selling the computer since Apple wanted to charge us $100+ just to return it.Not good. I didn't have a good experience with this and I refuse to buy any more Apple computer products.
I purchased one of these to go with my Creative Labs Zen. It died almost instantly and the reseller told me that it was because It only works with Ipods. That's the short version of the story.The longer version ends up with the people at Accessory Genie emailing me "Learn to accept responsibility for your actions and quite blaming others. It may hurt to do so, but one has to look in the mirror at himself and look at his shortcomings and deal with them. " I wanted to listen to my MP3 player in the car and instead I got a life lesson. Thanks Accossory Genie, I'm glad you set me straight.
This company is now on my "do-not-buy" list
I thought this came with an ANL fuse like it shows in the picture. If you order this, be sure to order the ANL fuses you require.
The right side stopped putting out bass. Sound quality wasn't as good as i'd hoped for. I had Koss before these, and they sounded better.
THe quality of the fabric is very good, if not excellent, but we are not thrilled with the pattern and color. It is not easy to select the background separate from the subject matter, which was important to us. A more solid background might be better.
I purchased the D-510 for Christmas and I was very disappointed with the camera write out of the box. It has unfriendly menu commands on the camera, even deleting a picture is not easy. The most frustrating was trying to down load the images to the computer. The Camedia software does not reconize the camera. I spent 6 hours over a period of two days and drained the new batteries in the camera getting the pictures down loaded. I still have to hunt to find the file the pictures are in the USB drive, it's not stright forward operation at all. If you don't use the camera regularly and forget the procedures you will be frustrated too. The picture quality is fine but not worth the trouble.
I would like to believe that this hub works well- but I wouldn't know. I bought it to reduce clutter on my desk from all my devices hooking into my powermac. I hooked up my printer, ipod and digital camera and nothing happened. I called Targus and they said I needed an a/c adaptor. It doesn't come with one and doesn't say anything about one in the manual or instructions, or their website. They said I could get it at radio shack and gave me the info (5 volt, 2.1 amp, center positive). I've been to two radio shacks and online- they don't carry it. I'm upset. Any advice?
I work for a major university as a digital video expert. I decided to go with Studio DV and Premiere in order to have both an introductory (iMovie) level solution and a prosumer (FCP) level solution on my home PC. I figured I could use Premiere and my wife could use Studio DV.In a year, I have never successfully used the software. For awhile, I gave up and only used Premiere under Windows 98. Now I have moved on to Windows 2000 and I can't even get the firewire card to work with Premiere. So, in the end, even the card they sold me is worthless and now I find myself having to go purchase a new firewire card.I have decided to buy a new solution that includes Videostudio 6. It gets good ratings and I know people who use it with no problem. Also, I have been to their site and they do a good job of support.Do not buy this product and do not buy the idea that &quot;Studio DV is the iMovie of the PC.&quot;
I have been very disappointed by these speakers. I have the series III ones. While the treble sounds fine, perfectly clear...this system has NO BASS! My husband recently bought a $35 set of 2 computer speakers and subwoofer and his setup sounds 10x better than mine!Because the subwoofer feeds power off the stereo/reciever it's hooked up to, and does NOT have its own direct power supply or amplifier, it literally lacks power. This subwoofer is the biggest joke ever! I can barely hear the bass on most things, even with the volume cranked up.Bose products are extremely overrated and overpriced. Do not waste your money -- buy something worthwhile (for a fraction of the price!), and make sure the subwoofer has its own amplifier/direct line to outlet.
Has anyone been able to use icecam with yahoo messenger? I'm using it on a mac G5. Every time I click start my webcam in yahoo the program crashes. I contacted macally, but no help... I contacted yahoo and no help. They finally sent me a message saying they are experiencing technical difficulties. I think they just wanted to shut me up. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the cam and messanger, but to no avail. Should have forked over the cash for isight.
This product is featured on Amazon as an accessory for the Iomega Screenplay Multimedia drive. The disproportinate pictures appear as if the drive would fit in the case. In actuallity, the case is smaller than the drive. This advertizing on Amazon should be corrected!
I was shocked when finding that the drivers supplied with this card are NOT Pocket PC 2003 compatible. Hawking told me that these drivers would not be available util &quot;sometime in 2004&quot;.
I wanted an MP3 player that can play some songs from the internet.I have a creative MUVO player that palyed some mp3 songs downloaded from the internet with no problem but when I used ipod Shuffle it won't work no matter how hard I tried. It may work with CD which I didn't need in my case, my view about this is that Apple want you to buy songs from iTunes so all apple ipod players are rigid as far downloading different format from the internet If it palys any at all.Bottom line If you bought ipod shuffle to play songs from the Internet you just wasted your money for nothing!
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.
3 attempts made to upgrade the firmware, to no avail, each time a 'no disk' message was received (we burned the firmware download 3 separate times using 3 different computers &amp; burners). It would NOT play MP3 files - I have disks full of MP3s and received 'no disk' with good portion of them (they do play fine elsewhere). Also, it drained two AA batteries after only an hour and a half of use - I use rechargeables, but that's ridiculous. It's possible I received a defective product but I'm not going to waste the time trying out another one.
Real short here. I had associated the name 'Celestron' with telescopes and therefore astronomy in general and assumed that the company made high quality products.If these binoculars were the cheapest available I would recommend them for those looking to spend the least amount of money, however they aren't, for example The Bushnell Power-viewBushnell Powerview 12x25is a few dollars cheaper and in my experience better. In my use of the products it seemed that the Bushnell had better focus than the Celestron and were also more compact. It doesn't get much simpler than that, one has more clarity at a distance and is more practical to carry, one isn't.
When I got this product it didn't work - absolutely no response from 4 different PCs. Oh well!!
I bought oneof tese keboads through Del, and a annn example of hw badly it's mesig p, i won't corc this as IIIIII TYPE> I'm abot 2 ft from the computer with the receiverplugged in, and this is the result: missed keys, double typing or more, and my mouse is currently flying around the screen like a schizonphrenic bird. It seem to be improving, but this happens all the time now. It worked great at first, and now it seems to be failing after less than 6 months of use. There doesn't appear to be any way to open this to clean the trackball area, something even optical mice needdone every once and a while. I'm getting tired of it nd thinking of switching back to a wired keyboard.Yes, that is liteally the result as I tried to type my first sentence.
Had a chance to go through a Zune software install with a friend. OOOOOOOPS, he was running Vista. ZUNE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VISTA. Do not buy a Zune if you are running the Vista beta unless you have another PC or you must reinstall XP.He had another PC with XP and loaded the Zune software on it. Install went OK after a couple of crashes, it appeared as if it had something to do with being a Guest. (Microsoft really should rethink the goofy pictures and Social references used in the install process.)He moved some of his music over from the Vista machine to XP machine. OOOOOOPS, ZUNE ISN'T COMPATIBLE WITH MUSIC HE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED THROUGH MICROSOFT PLAYSFORSURE FOR HIS HIS DELL DJ (That was a showstopper for him).As far as the Zune player. MP3's he had ripped at 160mhz sounded fine. The volume control is not very linear though, tough to adjust it to the exact volume you want. The larger screen is nice but not as crisp as the iPod. They are the same resolution so that makes sense. The unit is a bit clunky compared to the iPod but overall it felt pretty sturdy. The software on the unit is nice. Easy to search and album art fills the screen.FWIW - He is returning this Zune and will wait for Zune 2.
Setup from bedroom located at back of house to outdoor Tiki bar approx 30 feet away. Upon first installing was able to link up signal from bedroom. Most of issues was with remote. Sometimes it worked. Eventually it would never work. Signal weaken and after 2nd year was total useless even when positioning the devices 20ft apart in same room. Outside use had direct line of site through window.
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.
I bought a Maxtor One Touch I 200-GB drive 6 months ago. It failed completely after 4 months and I lost all my backup data, including original data not stored on my computer.The error message read that the drive was "...not accessible. The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error."OK, nobody's perfect. So I bought another one, this time a 250GB Model II. After 3 months, same error message, this time for one of my major folders on the drive. Data not recoverable.Unbelievable. And I now something about hard disk drives since I work for a major storage vendor.The Dantz backup software is very good. It means nothing, tho, if the hardware fails.
I am using this on my macbook pro, a imac24 and a PC connecting a 24" Dell FPD. The video switching is great. USB is so bad that I have stopped using the built in USB switch. I have read the forums and tried many different things, but the USB just sometimes disappears. Sometimes they keyboard only registers every other keystroke. All I have plugged into the USB is the keyboard and the mouse. I am not satisfied with the USB switch at all.
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.
I purchase the Canon S820 (for close to ...[undisclosed dollar amount])when it was first introduced in late March of 2002. Two weeks after the warranty expired...it bit the dust. I had a Canon bubble jet printer prior to purchasing the S820 and had a similar experience.
I ordered this TV just a few days ago, took it out of the box, played with it for a few hours, and now its back in the box waiting for the UPS man to take it back to Amazon.Problem 1: The TV has dark, splotchy areas on the right side of the screen. Not dead pixels, just smudged areas that wont go away - sort of like there was pressure on those areas for a long while.Problem 2: When hooked to my Powerbook, I could not coerce the display into any wide screen resolutions, i.e. 1280x720, only 4:3 resolutions like 1024x768 and higher. Unacceptable.I'm very disappointed with this TV and I can't recommend it from my experience with it.
This product works reasonably well for transmitting the audio signal but it does not charge (as advertised) the newer I-Pod Nano's. I bought it specifically because of the ability to charge while on the road and it does not do this. Very disappointing and it is not listed anywhere in the information from Amazon and only in the most obscure location at Griffin Technology. I'll be returning it to Amazon.
Be vary careful with the RVS4000. It's in the "Business Series" of RVxxx routers but it's stripped of all business class features. Most glaring is no support for multiple WAN IP addresses commonly provided with business class Internet.What you get is a one-to-many NAT, firewall with traffic inspection, VPN service, QoS rules, a 4 port gigabit switch, and a gigabit uplink port. Only the 4 port switch functions with NAT disabled.Web-based configuration is very elegant and the help pages actually help. Too many basic settings require a lengthy reboot. Expect to spend the first 30 minutes of ownership watching a progress bar and blinking LEDs.My test of throughput from LAN to LAN via DMZ yielded about 15Mbps with the firewall on and about 25Mbps with the firewall off. There were moments when it was much faster but it sputtered and stalled too often to maintain a good average. Linksys claims an amazing NAT throughput of 800Mbps that I couldn't reproduce. LAN to LAN across the switch was faster than I could test. With the default configuration, no LANs could access the Internet while the DMZ was serving data. I didn't hang on to this router long enough to see if QoS rules would fix that.This isn't the "Business Series" performance I expected. It certainly couldn't support a small satellite office with Business DSL. It's lacking even for a home router.
There are no driver windows VISTA! When I called and talked to Delkin they told me that they do not have estimate on when one will be availible. The XP driver will NOT install because it uses and temp directory that does not exsit on VISTA. Next I tried un zipping the XP driver manualy and install the drive myself. This worked for a few photos and then hung the machine.The short story here is if you have VISTA DON'T buy this card! It wouldn't work until they write a new VISTA driver and they don't seem to care about it. They offer no work around, no beta and no date that it will be fixed.
The unit worked fine for about 2 days and then it just would not play any VHS tape. It starts the tape but then it immediately stops and the whole unit shuts off. I think an internal mechanical part in the VCR section must have broken.I did manage to connect one of my other VCRs to the unit to get the same basic functionality for the time being. The manual gets mixed reviews: it could use a good index and some features are not explained well enough, but otherwise it is presented well. I've created several DVDs from VHS tapes and the quality is as good as the tape. I've also made 2 DVDs from the TV and the quality is very good. I'm sure if the unit had not broken I would have been very satisfied with it's ease of operation and quality.This will be my first electronic product that ever failed almost 'right out of the box' and for this reason it gets 1-star from me. It looks like the only warrenty option is to have it repaired, which, according to another reviewer, might involve a lengthy, frustrating, and problematical wait. The other option is to continue to use it with the external VCR connection and 'write off' the piece-of-junk internal VCR portion of the unit. I haven't decided.UPDATE: I decided not to have the VCR portion repaired. I've burned about 100 DVDs so far using an auxillary VCR connected to the unit with 100% success. The DVD burner has been fantastic and I'm pleased with that.
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)
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
I just purchased this lens and I noticed horrible vignetting through the viewfinder the second I mounted it to my camera. I ran some tests at all focal lengths and apertures which confirmed my initial observation.The vignetting is unbelievable at 17mm. I've been a photographer for 35 years and I've NEVER seen a lens this bad.This is unacceptable for any lens, much less a Canon branded lens.The vignetting is not the only problem. There is nothing sharp about this lens except when stopped down.Pardon me, but if I buy a 17mm f4.0 lens is it too much to ask that I actually be able to use it at this focal length and aperture?I'm returning this lens immediately.
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.
Funai makes horrible DVD recorders. I tried 3 and encountered everything from them not reading disks to the trays on the DVD not working. Unfortunately, most people are not aware they sell the same VCR/DVD recorder under 3 names at different prices: Emerson, Sylvania and Symphonic.
The case is inexpensive enough and serves its purpose but the zipper is poorly designed. It doesn't open far enough to allow you to open the case flat on a table. I'd say it opens about 140 degrees before it's stressing the zipper at the end of its travel. I probably would not have bought this case if I had examined it in a store, but for under $30 I wasn't going to bother returning it to the on-line vendor.
We ordered the Cambridge Soundworks 740 CD radio for Christmas after doing considerable research on the internet. The radio would not receive AM stations even after using their provided AM antenna. FM reception was not very good either. We called Soundworks and they said to get an AM amplified antenna and it would work great. Doing that we could get one station 15 miles away almost acceptable. We do live in the country but have never had any problem getting radio stations with our cheap radios and did not dream that an expensive radio would have this type of problem. Soundworks admits that the AM signal is weak. Very poor radio and I would not recommend it to anyone.
Do not by this product. It has several issues. Go to the forums on the Linksys website and see for yourself. Most people, myself included, have problems with the cable modem crashing and requiring a reset on a regular basis. This device also has firewall issues that cause problems with the Wii and Xbox360. It's SPI firewall component is at fault and can not be disabled without turning off the entire firewall. Even in the face of the number of users having problems Linksys has never released a firmware update and it doesn't appear that they will.
I ordered the Meade 773 Case and it was shipped by Ace Photo & Digital. I received the wrong size case which, according to their "customer service" has happened before. They refused to pay for the return shipping, though it was their error, and then told me that the Meade #773 was no longer available, and that they could substitute a case for the ETX 80 which "should fit" Be very careful with this item / vendor.
I have had two of these crash in one week, losing all my data. The drive seems to freeze when it warms up. While Western Digital's support quickly replaces the drives (with remanufactured drives) they are not helpful at all with fixing your existing drive. It's very disconcerting to hear them say "Yep, it's no good. Go ahead and reformat." I have had a Maxon external for two years without any problems. I will not be buying another Western Digital.
I have the Dell Inspiron 1501 and needed an AC adapter quick after mine died suddenly. After calling around the area all that was available were universal adapters. Specifically, the Targus. When I took it out of the box I was thrilled that it had multiple fittings for different laptops, being as we have multiple computers in this household. I liked the weight and look of the product and my first reaction was that it was a quality item. However when I plugged it in it was a different story.First off, the Targus is SO LOUD I literally thought it was going to send sparks through my laptop. It makes these bizarre "modem" sounds, almost like you can hear data transfer running through it. I know, weird. Literally, the sound alone is enough to ever NOT buy one of these.Secondly, for the Dell Inspiron 1501 (and many others I have since heard) it will not charge the internal battery. So basically I must be plugged in everywhere....until I get my new AC adapter, that is. I am SO over this thing, and I am ashamed to say I bought it for what I did. Hey, I was desperate!Don't buy unless you absolutely must.
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.
This review is from the perspective of a Mac user. I am guessing that, for the most part, this is good product for PC users... but I think there are some things that Mac users need to know before they purchase. Things that Western Digital fails to mention in their product descriptions, and even in their user manuals.Let me begin by saying, this product says it is Mac compatible, but it is obviously designed mainly for PC. Also, the user manual is an obsolute joke. It is only a few pages and fails to go beyond basic install instructions. If, for whatever reason, the automatic install they brag so much about in their product descriptions doesn't work as advertised (it didn't for me!), expect to be on the phone with customer service.1. First thing I noticed was that on the box (in fine print) it says that the Google software that comes with the drive does not run on Macs. I was unable to locate anywhere where this information is provided pre-order. Okay, that kinda sucks, but it's not really a deal breaker, so I went ahead and opened up the box.2. Regardless of your OS, the drive won't work properly if it is plugged into a power strip, so your going to have to keep a power outlet open for just this single device. This is just kinda sketchy to begin with, but it also makes plugging it in at your work station that much more difficult. (Not mentioned in user manual)3. Nowhere will you be informed that the drive is, in fact, not "plug and play" for at least some Macs... In fact I believe it specifically goes out of it's way to imply to be "plug and play" for both operating systems. I thought this was great as I would be able to use the drive to transport my files conveniently from computer to computer (including from my Mac to PCs). This is not true. First of all, on Macs the drive will not be "plug and play" at all. You will need to reformat the drive with disk utility before it will even appear on the desktop (Even though in the directions it claims it will appear automatically after being plugged in and fails to even mention the possibility this won't happen). Once you have reformatted, you will only be able to use the drive on other Macs. Now maybe some of you are saying, "You idiot! Everyone knows that you can't use a hard drive on two different OS!" Well, in my opinion, the description of this product ommits an explanation of the true nature of its OS compatibility, at best.... and at worst, it uses intentionally misleading language.4. Finally, there was no way for me to know any of this if I hadn't opened the box. This is the important part... If you open the box, Western Digital will absolutely refuse to provide even a partial refund.Am I saying not to buy this product? No... What I am saying is that Mac users need to be aware that this product is not quite as Mac compatible as Western Digital claims.Mac users beware...
I am so not impressed with this centre speaker. the main problem is the low output for my large room. i have to have the volume close to max to get the dialogue clearly in surround mode. the sound just doesn't carry. this is using a 5.1 (100W x5) pioneer AV receiver. the quality is also no better than what i get from my tru picture Toshiba t.v. anyway so what's the point??? luckily i have a pair of great front speakers to rescue the surround experience. i may give this away and try another brand soon. would recommend looking elsewhere really.
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
I've had this MFC for 6 weeks. Constant printer interface software problems, paper jams, sheet feeder broke, drinks toner. (I use Win 98.) Tried online tech support, but it was down for construction. Called tech support who verified hardware problem and referred me to a local service center who did not answer the phone. Tech Svc also transferred me to someone else in their software dept. After waiting 30 min on hold, I hung up. My first Brother; Never Again!
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!!!!
Look at the date of these reviews; Microsoft doesn't even support this product anymore. I bought mine a few years ago and it's fuzzy, the sound is lousy and Microsoft acts like the product doesn't even exist. I have a garage with Microsoft's force-feed back steering wheel, and joystick, both of which cost a lot of money and neither of which Microsoft supports anymore. They talk about pan and tilt and zoom but mine doesn't have any of that and Microsoft doesn't have any downloads for it either! This is exactly why everyone is buying Apple products and you should definitely short sell Microsoft.
I bought one of these from Car Toys at the same time I bought the system. The first unit was not functional and I returned it. The second unit would work only sporadically. I returned it for a third unit, which worked like the second. I tried fresh batteries, no difference. I had Car Toys check the receiver but they could find nothing wrong. They verified that none of the three units would work reliably and took them back, no questions.If, as another person has written, the units are IR rather than RF, I'm not surprised they work poorly. My opinion: Avoid this product. It's a bad design.
I purchased my canon 8400 3 years ago. At first I loved it. I enjoyed its speed and quality of copies. In the last few months, there has been a drastic drop in speed. It takes 3-5 times longer to scan a page. I wish I had only paid $65 for the device. I paid about $300 at the time. I guess it's worth $65 because you'll need to buy a new one in about 3 years.
I canceled the order of Velocity DVD-R disks since it took too long to deliver.
I WON'T SAY THAT THESE DON'T PRODUCE GREAT SOUND, BUT THEY ARE SO UNCOMFORTABLE THAT WHO WOULD WANT TO LISTEN TO MUSIC WEARING THEM. TRY THEM ON BEFORE YOU BUY
We've bought a total of seven Ceiva units for relatives and ourselves since they were first introduced. Before buying a Ceiva III you might want to consider some of the things we've learned.1. These things do break, so you'd be well advised to buy extended warranty coverage - add $20.2. The subscriptions are relatively expensive ($100/year) and have tended to get more expensive over time - in an era during which everything network-related has gotten cheaper.3. Ceiva insists on downloading renewal notices to receivers nearing the expiration date of a subscription. As other reviewers have noted, that's very annoying both to the people using these things and to those of us who pay for the products and services. I don't see where Ceiva mentions this practice either on their web site or in the Terms and Conditions, but there's nothing you can do other than complain (I have many times, to no avail).4. Ceiva's sales reps will tell you that existing, unexpired subscription plans can be transferred to new units (I verified this on three separate occasions), but in fact Ceiva will make you buy new subscriptions first.5. Ceiva has never offered upgrade plans for older units. As an existing customer you'll actually pay more to upgrade an older receiver in mid-subscription than will a new customer.The bottom line is that it's difficult to recommend this product to new customers on either a value basis or for customer care. Good idea, bad execution. Pity.
DVD Disc Error after less than 6 months; DVD player is now completely unusable. Remote control is very confusing and the unit, as a whole, seems to lack any coherent or logical flow. On the plus side it is cheap, but you get what you pay for.
For receiving AM radio, this is actually worse than the small cheap antenna that was incuded with my new stereo receiver. Don't waste your money go to the nearest hardware store,and buy a cheap long length of wire.Also is totally unusable if your Stereo Receiver scans for signals; the Terk AM Advantage is already so poor an antenna, it will never find signals in the first place.
I have searched for the best player for WMA files for almost a year now. I first bought the Zen Touch by Creative. It was great but it was a little big and I lost it. Then, I found the sleek samsung color player! Sounds great! Wow, was I wrong. I have over 2000 songs saved on my computer so I wanted a hard drive player again. Thats when I bought the beautiful samsung design only to find it couldn't hold all my music. The more songs I downloaded, the longer the player took to boot up every time I wanted to use it. To the point where it wouldn't turn on and wouldn't charge. Sorry Samsung but you didn't do it.
This is not the most sturdy implement, but one that is quite necessary. The one that came with my unit burned out within 3 months and stopped working, forcing me to purchase a replacement. I move between cars quite frequently, so I don't know if that had anything to do with it.
I bought these for my I-Pod Nano to wear while running. They are continually falling out and needing readjustment. Impossible to use while excercising. One of the problems is the left ear cord is shorter than the right which creates and imbalance of weight distribution. This causes the ear pieces to be jarred out of the ear canal. The sound is good, if you are not moving. I will have to purchase a different design. These are impossible.
This is the 3rd Sandisk USB drive I've owned (256MB and 1GB being the other two). With each new device, they've cut corners and made it more and more cheaply. Which is sad, because they used to have solid devices.My 256MB model was constructed of metal with a permanent clear plastic housing that really gave it a solid feel. Most importantly, the loop through which you attach a key chain was also metal and molded into the device itself.With the 1GB model, they removed the permanent plastic housing in favor of a removable rubberized sleeve. Not an improvement to be sure, but it worked okay until the rubber sleeves lost their grip and slid off, to be lost forever. The key chain loop was also plastic and fused onto the metal body.The 2GB model has lost even more sturdiness. There is no longer a cap -- the USB socket retracts into the device. This can be good or bad depending on your viewpoint. The good is that you no longer have a cap to lose (never a problem for me anyway). The bad is that there is no cap to protect the USB socket from dirt and dust accumulation from sitting in pockets and such.Unlike the previous models, this one is completely plastic and feels very cheaply made. The key chain loop is a flimsy little metal ring attached to one end -- one good tug and your USB drive will be quickly separated from the rest of your key chain and lost. I went so far as to remove it altogether and replace it with a sturdier ring.I don't see the retractable design as an improvement, frankly. In fact, it adds to the overall length of the device, since it must now house the USB socket and the mechanism to retract it. It is easily 10% longer than my previous models.Finally, I removed the U3 software because I had no use for it. I just wanted a backup storage device to shuttle files between computers in different locations (work, school, home). Sandisk should have offered the U3 software as an option that the user installs themselves if so desired, rather than forcing it upon us.I had trouble removing the U3 software as well, and had to call Sandisk technical support. I must admit they answered fairly quickly and walked me through the proper uninstall procedure. Apparently my problem was that I have a USB hub attached to my PC (doesn't everyone?), which confuses the device and makes it difficult to uninstall the U3 software. Another bad oversight by Sandisk.The device works fine now, and seems fairly speedy. But I don't think I'll be buying any more flimsy plastic USB drives in the future. Better off spending a little extra and getting a solid build like the Titanium drive (also from Sandisk).
This diffuser came nowhere near meeting my expectations. First, although it fits on the Pentax 540 flash, it doesn't exactly fit well. The flash has a rounded edge at the top and the Sto-Fen is straight edged, so it never really fully seats. This is more a cosmetic issue than functional, so I did some testing. The diffuser performed almost exactly as well as the internal diffuser on the flash (which we already own). I couldn't tell the photos apart. Bouncing the flash with the Sto-Fen diffuser created underexposed shots. The only situation where I would get ANY benefit from this device is if I were extremely close to the subject, I didn't want to point the flash directly at the subject, and I was in a location where I could not bounce a flash off a ceiling (like outdoors or some place with cathedral ceilings). So in other words, this product is more or less useless for me.
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 recently installed a new Epson black ink cartridge on my printer and a few days later installed the color Dataproducts cartridge and now EVERYTHING PRINTS IN RED! We have tried many different programs and selected black fonts but always in red. This is a real problem in printing from my checkbook program, don't want checks printed in red! The checkbook program does not even have the option to print in any color except black!
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.
This was the card that I bought years back that was giving me alot of problem...I put videos on this card and people say their video was okay while I was having hard time watching video.I later discovery how to tell fake memory card for real one.....so heads up...don't buy memory card on amazon!!Go buy at bestbuy or walmart
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.
Forget 108 !! After 3 calls to India, I'm still dealing with speeds closer to 24-36 mbps. I was told that "108" "is not really generally attainable." That's a fact!!!AVOID THIS PRODUCT
We our in the western burbs of Chicago, in a wooded area, so OTA reception has been a challenge for years. Now with the DTV transition, our upstairs bedroom TV has no cable connection and was doing ok with OTA analog. After the digital transition, reception was blank screen.Read the reviews and bought the RCA indoor antenna - NO change vs the VHF rabbit ears or UHF loop.BTW - most folks do not realize that the analog TV signals were mostly VHF freqs, and the digital TV signals are mostly much higher in the UHF freqs, so that they both could co-exist for several months if not years.SO... your DTV reception will pretty much mimic your old UHF reception.
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 purchased these headphones about 6 months ago for $40. What a mistake that was. The covering of the wire has been slowly tearing away. I'm left with the bare wire and i'm not happy. I'm really getting sick of buying headphones like these that just fall apart in under a year. Its time to step up and buy really good ones that will last and have a warranty. The sound on these are avg at best...not enough bass...i would highly not recommend this product unless you can get them for under 20 bucks
I'm sorry to say that the first Sony 4G memory stick with adapter did not work at all. After I contacted the company I bought it from, they graciously agreed to replace it. They sent a new memory stick but did not replace the adapter. The new memory stick does not work either. It could be that the adapter is not working, but I get a "memory stick error" message on my camera. If I had bought this from a local business I could take it in and show them how it doesn't work, but doing this long distance is a pain. I'd like to try to replace the adapter, but can't find one for sale anywhere. So...I have no idea if the memory sticks actually works since the adapter is needed for use in my camera. Bummer.
The sealed ear pieces feel great and reproduce bass great, but if you plan on using this headset where you'll be active, forget it! Any contact with the cable transmits noise to the left ear piece. So if you're moving about on a treadmill or stairmaster, the cable moving about and coming into contact with your body will result in alot of noise in your left ear. My advice is to buy something else if you plan on using your headset at the gym.
I purchased this TV in March of 2008. Just in the last month or so, I started having problems with the power connection. From what I can tell, it isn't the cord, but the connection on the TV. I was able to jiggle it around and get it to connect, but any bump to the TV and the connection is gone. I have a new 40" Samsung that is working great, but I'm very disappointed with my 19".
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY... BOUGHT IT FOR 29.99 AND SHOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT IT FOR A PENNY... TRIED IT ON BOTH CD'S AND DVD'S AND NOT ONLY DOESN'T IT TAKE ANYTHING OUT, BUT THE BUFFING CLOTH LEAVES A FILM ON THE SURFACE WHICH DOESN'T COME OFF.. THE ONLY SUGGESTION I CAN MAKE TO THOSE WHO HAVE AND USE DVD'S AND CD'S, BE MORE CAREFUL, HANDLE BETTER AND HOLD THEM WITH THE WHOLE IN THE MIDDLE. BE MORE CAREFUL PUTTING THE DVD AND CD INTO ITS CASE AND YOU WILL AVOID MOST SCRATCHES. NOW THE ONLY THING LEFT TO DO IS TO GET THE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE DVD AND CD CASES TO MAKE CASES WHERE YOU DON'T NEED SOME PLYER TO GET THE...THING OUT OF THE CASE WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO SOME SCRATCHING..PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY... SKIP DOCTOR MANUAL VERSION OR MOTORIZED IS NOTHING BUT JUNK AND WILL RUIN YOUR ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES THAT WE ALL SPEND A FORTUNE FOR...WILL BE RETURNING MINE TO THE STORE AS FAST AS I CAN... BUYER BEWARE!!!
I received the card reader as a freebie with my order. I doesn't work. After I plug it in and insert a memory card the computer says no "disk is inserted,insert disk to continue." I have emailed Blue Proton three times with no response. I have also gone through Amazon.com to contact Blue Proton, again with no response. Poor Customer Service!
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.
I recently purchased a replacement for this machine. It worked OK on my last computer although it had a bad habit of feeding multiple pages when I was trying to fax. I eventually gave up and switched to scanning my pages one at a time and THEN faxing them. That saved me from having to re-send faxes all the time.I upgraded my computer to a new Toshiba laptop. I followed Brother's instructions to install the software, but it only got part of the way through the installation and then bailed out. I would have called Brother technical support for help, but they're only available during regular business hours. As a coincidence, I just happen to work those same hours. (Duh!) Unwilling to take time off from work, I tried Brother's on-line tech support, but they just claimed that I didn't have enough RAM. I have 768MB of RAM, thank you very much.After failing to install, the software did not show up in Add/Remove Programs so I wasn't able to uninstall the software either. With the software half-installed, I got mysterious messages from the installer whenever I rebooted my computer and I was unable to install my new printer's software. Brother's on-line tech support had a utility that was supposed to uninstall their software just in case you run into trouble (which apparently many people do or else such a utility wouldn't exist.) I tried the utility and it didn't help.So, how did I finally get out of this frustrating mess? I formatted my hard drive, re-installed Windows XP and all of my applications, and then installed the software for my new printer (a Canon MP780, by the way).In short, if you buy this machine and it works for you, you will probably be reasonably pleased with it considering the price you probably paid for it. If it doesn't work for you, prepare for some major frustration.
This could be a nice switch, if the firmware update can be available. However, Netgear had stopped issue any firmware update to this switch for some years.On the other hand, GS724T switch is being constantly updated with latest bug fix and protocol supports, etc. So I end up returned this one and get the GS724T instead. GS724T works very well.
After following instructions to the letter, I plugged in the unit to the outlet on the wall; after a week, the green "Charged" light never came on.
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 hate this thing. It certainly alerts you of any severe weather, I'll give it that, but the sound it emits is a nightmare! I'd rather get up and listen to the weather on the TV than that thing! I usually hear thunder anyway and can get up, but sometimes I do sleep through it. With this thing it's impossible to sleep through anything.I live in an apartment and don't want to disturb my neighbors with this radio going off. We have severe weather from April-June here in West Texas and I do need a weather radio, but not one that would scare dead people out of their graves. I'll be buying another type instead.
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.
Don't buy this card. It won't install under Windows XP. I downloaded the latest drivers from the company's web site and still nothing. So I'm out of $109 + shipping. Manual don't help no troubleshooting guide.
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.
This is NOT and OEM product, it is just another knock off.I paid extra to get this item because it said OEM, don't get fooled like me.
these headphones were exactly what i was looking for until they broke. they only lasted 2 months and the wiring went bad. the warranty is one year but it costs $6 to get them replaced for headphones i paid 5 bucks for new. on top of that it will take 6-8 weeks for processing my replacement request through coby. poor customer service my friends.
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.
After reading all the reviews on both this product and the wireless optical Blue (which I found to be less comfortable ergonomically), I bought both. I bought the Blue first and then this larger one because this one fit my hand more comfortably due to it's curved shape allowing the smaller fingers of the right hand to curve around. The other device is the same on both sides (no idea why MS did this).I have not had the wild jumping some of the others have mentioned, however, I've had to return both products because of a seemingly smaller but more sinister problem.I really desired a wireless mouse device and I'm within two feet of the receiver and use a mouse pad. Having two batteries in the device created no issue. The issues is this: even without experience the wild movements others described, these two pointing devices are simply not &quot;exact&quot; in their positioning. Period. Wild movements would have been easy to detect. It took me about two hours of use of these two devices to figure out something wasn't quite right and was requiring extra effort.If you do even a moderate amount of work in Excel, PowerPoint, or lay-out softwares like Adobe or Corel, you will be very frustrated, very quickly (within hours). In Excel for example, trying to select cells and move them, was difficult. In the lay-out programs, trying to grab the sides of things and change their shape, took 3x as long. When one is used to zipping around with a corded mouse, while spending hours in front of the computer working, even slight inconsistencies can drive one nuts. Surfing the web and selecting and clicking on pages, became a chore too. I read all of the directions, tried numerous variations, and utilized several options available in the software, all to no avail. Once again, I did't have the wild experiences others have mentioned, but the &quot;inexactness&quot; of these two pointing devices would double or triple my daily time spent on everyday office computer use. Who needs that? These mice are supposed to make things easier. If you don't mind trading ease-of-use and mobility for a cleaner desktop, buy on . . . but save the packaging for at least two weeks.
I had the venerable (and superior) 5.5 "Video". It was the device that introduced me to mobile music, and we shared 2 very meaningful years together. When the time came to upgrade, primarily for storage reasons, I gravitated towards the iPod Classic as a result of my great experience with the Video. But I also looked around at competing players and weighed their merits. What finally cinched it was the vast array of accessories available for the iPod. Like that, I remained in the Apple fold.This device is at best a mediocre media player. At worst, it is Apple's clear intent to say, "Screw you" to it's customers. Read on for an explanation of the latter.I have similar complaints as most. Coverflow is a gimmick, useful about as long as it takes for your eyes to widen and your lips to form an "O" shape. Then it is readily apparent that the Classic..a unit ostensibly designed to hold a gazillion albums, is too severely underpowered to keep up with its OWN SELLING POINT. Yes, I did update the firmware. Still, this didn't bother me too terribly much, as I prefer the classic menus - and then I found that they too are hobbled. For instance, when I select on artist in the text-only mode, all four or five albums of said artist will load in the screen far ahead of their accompanying album art...and user input isn't recognized until all of the art loads. This results in a fairly significant lag from when the titles appear on the screen and when I can actually select the album for playback. It's irritating as all hell, particularly if you're trying to hear, say, track 5 but must wait for the Classic to cycle through it's own features before you can so much as select from a list. Disabling ALL album art in iTunes (another piece of crap) solves all of these problems. Yet the question remains - why load your player with features that it will choke on? It was just as dumb when they sold 'Vista-capable' computers with 512MB of RAM. Now, perhaps this isn't an issue when there aren't 1000 albums loaded on the device...but isn't this why Apple markets it as, "Decisions, who needs 'em?" You're SUPPOSED to have that much music on a 80GB player.Audio quality is fine. Nothing stellar, but not so far removed from it's direct competitors that I'd recommend another player for that reason alone. However, I TOTALLY suggest a new set of 'phones. The bundled ones are, as you may have heard, complete crap. They may sound fair if they are what you're accustomed to, but a '78 Corvette might feel fast until you drive a Ferrari. Just sayin'.Now for the severe gripes. My drive started audibly clicking while incidentally two weeks out of warranty (am not angry with the warranty period; it's a fact of life). If your drive clicks very, very quietly, like you can only hear it while pressing your ear to the chrome...that's perfectly normal. However, mine was audible from three or four feet from my ears, and I could feel it grinding in my hand. This is a sign of impending drive failure, and my solution was to throw a replacement iPod-compatible drive that I happened to have lying around, because I'm a geek like that. Well, iPods before the Classic are designed to easily be taken apart (they're simply well-adhesed) using controlled force and a tiny screwdriver, guitar pick, etc. What did I find out about the Classic? IT'S BEEN DESIGNED TO BE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TAKE APART. The Classic will be hopelessly DAMAGED if you take it apart, due to the clips now integrated to the casing where there were none before. There is only ONE reason for Apple to have added this design. The message: Dear consumer: We see you tried to fix your iPod yourself, and thus trying to avoid buying a new one! Hahahahaha!!! You lose! Buy new!Words cannot describe the anger I felt when I discovered this. It is the ULTIMATE slap in the face, and proof of my earlier suspicions that Apple is irritating company that thrives on zombie hipsters lauding their products while droning away in a rigidly controlled ecosystem of hard and software. I now despise this company so much that my anger has effected the quality of this review. But here it is, anyway.Also, the decision-swaying fact that there are tons of iPod-specific accessories available? That's true. But it's a silly reason to purchase a media player, particularly when the player itself is so woefully underpowered. I for one was very happy after divorcing myself of all things Apple.The Classic is the worst iPod ever made. And that's too bad, because the Video was one of the great loves of my tech life. I mourned it's loss. The Classic? Ugh.
I bought this microphone to go with my daughter's karaoke (so my son can enjoy also), but did not work at all.
The picture of this item shows an OEM Lenovo power adapter. The adapter I received is not a Lenovo brand product. While the adapter is kind of neat in that it has a USB port on it for plugging in other devices, it is useless as an adapter for my Thinkpad, since the actual part that plugs into the receiver on the notebook fits very loosely and will fall out with the slightest movement of the computer.
I first purchased this item about a year ago for a Christmas present. It worked great for the first couple of months and then it would randomely turn off when it still had full battery! I thought that I could deal with that but it kept doing it more often, and then a few days ago it just shut off. It had half a battery still, and it won't turn on or even charge. It's competely busted! Blank screen and skrewed up. I saved my money for a long time to buy it and now I probably can't even get a refund :(. A waste of money and I'm left with nothing.
Though the quality of picture & sound are very good, device is very very slow in changing disks or while reading the disk first-time. The front panel has a very poor readability and you need to go close to the device to read the letters. The remote control is only a 2-device controller (DVD and TV) which is a limitation. My Onkyo receiver's remote recognized this DVD player, but the dvd changer functionality is not working. Contacting Sony didn't help on this - they just seem to be proprietary in the remote interface.More than watching movies, I bought this mostly to listen to mp3 songs on my receiver and this was a bad purchase. The ID3 tag is not at all supported, moreover the song name doesn't appear either on the front-panel or on the television. The most irritating thing that I didn't like this system is because there is no "shuffle" for mp3 songs and the system doesn't remember the last position for mp3 disks. Hence everytime I put the CD back, I listen to the exact same sequence of the songs. What kind of a bad software from Sony. This is a piece of garbage if you have a requirement of listening to audio on this.
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.
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.
bought these about 20 months ago. Batteries were great for first few dozen recharges, now 2 of the 6 won't charge and 2 run down very quickly (about 30% life of when new) and the other two last about 50% original. Even new they didn't last near as long as say a non-rechargeable Duracell.Going to try a different brand next time around, but at the time these were the best deal and I got my monies worth.
I ordered this at Christmas in 2011 for my daughter's printer. She recently informed me that she hasn't used any of it due to a cartridge being already expired, right out of the package! And because HP printers don't allow you to print with any cartridges missing/not working, this has been a waste in general. HP customer "support" is a mess and I will not go through that red tape to have this rectified. Do yourself a favor and do not buy HP products!
I ran into trouble when using the left shift and left windows keys simultaneously. For example, I remapped the keys for use on my Mac and then used shift-windows-arrowkey during text editing. Those two modifiers, when used in concert, register only about half the time; the rest of the time, only the arrow key is sent. I'm sure it's the adapter, since it happens on my Dell AT101W and the keyboard from an old HP Pavilion. The latter keyboard doesn't have this problem when using a simpler passthrough USB/PS2 adapter. (I don't have another adapter or a PS2 computer to test the former.)
An electronic device with an AC adapter that is not dual voltage is an anachronism. Using a battery the range was less thank one meter and the signal/noise ratio was so poor it proved unusable to me.
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.
so i bought these for $50 bucks. i was amazed...good bass good highs but when there were too many sounds going on like in Halo...they got this cracked distorted sound. o by the way, the people complaining about the bass response clearly didn't read the instructions. they stated "earphones must have right size and must fit snuggly in ear or bass response may be lost" basicaly it means choose the right size or there will be no base at all. i got perfect base. one problem is the sound containment on the outside was horrible, i got continually nagged to turn it down to the point where i couldnt hear it. then not even 6 months later...they broke! the left earbud went dead for no reason at all. no earwax in the mesh or anything. im mad cuz i wasted $50 bucks for a broken product. BUY THIS PRODUCT AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! IM GOING BACK TO THE APPLE EARBUDS!
Maybe I just got a defective item, but the sound on these is almost unlistenable. I had to take them back. This surprised me, because I very much liked the low-priced computer speakers they make under the Cambridge Soundworks brand name.Go for the comparable speakers from Panasonic (RP-SPT70), which sound great and are exactly half the price! It was a choice between the Panasonics and the expensive Sony offering (which I still haven't heard), and I'm very glad I saved the money and went with the Panasonic.In any case, avoid these Creatives!
Does not work on my iphone 4, cheaply made plastic junk, flimsy wiring, for me it was complete waste of money!
Do not buy the iPod Classic!! While this iPod offers the basic benefits of the iPod family, Apple has made one, Microsoft-worthy, change. The only component cables that will work (especially the video/AV/component cables) are the $50 (or more) Apple brand cables. They have inserted an "authentication chip" requirement into the firmware.If you notice, the 5th and 5.5 generation iPods (not the newest 6th gen. Classic) are more expensive for a reason: They're LESS RESTRICTIVE. After-market cables (such as Belkin/Griffin/Etc) will not allow video output from the Classic to TVs.If Apple introduces a firmware change to allow ALL video cables to be used, then you should consider this one...otherwise, stay with the 5th/5.5 generation units.
I've always bought my CDs and DVDs from Sony but this time they are awful! I just opened the package to do file back-ups and the first 4 disks have all had errors. I tried burning from an older package and they work fine! Something is wrong with these newer Sony disks.---------12 disks later and they all failed! More than 15 years of using Sony products I've never had so much failure!Bought some CDs, they work fine. Tried another brand of DVDs I happened to have they worked. It's not my computer, just this batch of disks!
This product is only for ipod 4 and 3 NOT FOR ALL IPODS. Product description is misleading!!!!!!
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.
This item is a pure disappointment. firstly everything is dark, just dark increasing the brightness, contrast or whatsoever do not even help. do not purchase this webcam. the resolution is beyond nasty. this webcam is just bad
Got this at Christmas 2003. After about 4-5 months the audio on the DVD player worked only intermittently. That problem seemed to spontaneously correct itself, but now the DVD freezes up completely after about 1.25 hrs. of play. The remote doesn't have a mute button. The sound from the speakers is good, but the problems with the DVD player are unacceptable.
I purchased these to remain in contact with friends while on a trip to Mexico. They weren't very helpful. The biggest problem with these is the charge time; it takes 15 hours of charging for less than 8 hours of use. Reception was limited, which I suspect was related the units not the location. I will upgrade to a better set before my next vacation.
Big waste of money. Spent two days trying to unload the camera. My daughter is not pleased. Will take it back to the store.
I bought this card because I had heard it works well with linux. Well I didn't get that far with card because when it arrived it was DOA and doesn't work at all. So now I have to either pay shipping to send it back to amazon or contact dlink and try to get them to send me a replacement :(
This backpack was exactly as advertised. However, it is set up inside so you place your camera in the very top of the bag, which makes it top-heavy. I suspect this is great if you are a professional photographer with tons of heavy lenses to balance out the bottom of the bag. I, however, am just a soccer mom who likes to have good pix of my kids. Long story short, I bought my new camera on a Wednesday, put it in the Canon bag, and set out. This worked until Sunday, when I started to reach into the bag, and the weight of the camera at the top of the bag caused it to unzip itself, spilling my camera onto an asphalt parking lot! So, I had my brand-new camera for four days before having to ship it off to Canon for a $200 repair. I really feel like this happened because of the design of the Canon bag. Again, if you have tons of lenses and apparatus that keep the bottom of the bag heavier, this is probably not a problem. But it certainly did not work well for me.
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.
This is a great little printer, while it lasts. I've owned both the ML1740 and the earlier ML1710 and both failed shortly after the one year manufacturer warranty expired. If you want a printer for a year, this one is great - otherwise, I would put your dollars somewhere else.The errors that each one had were different, incidentally.
The Kazoo is frustrating, because it would be an excellent player if only it worked reliably with the now-standard version of the world's most common operating system (XP). Like some other folks, I enjoyed it under ME. It has reasonably good sound (good enough for running); it's compact and light--I barely notice it on my wrist. It does go through the batteries fast, but you can't have everything. Sadly, it's been erratic since I upgraded to XP (more than 50% of the time, I can't change the files on the player).If you don't have XP, get the 64 MB version and you'll have about an hour of music. If you do have XP, wait until you see some positive reviews. I'll give it five stars when (if ever) it works for three months continuously.If you still don't believe the XP warnings: as mentioned elsewhere, there really is ZERO SUPPORT coming from RCA on this. The useless email support offered the same advice as the useless PDF on the useless website. When I asked for further support, they suggested I make a long-distance phone call during the day. (They also said they offer free support by email--in the same message that said they couldn't offer any further support!) No wonder RCA went bankrupt. Believe the warnings!
I bought the 9700 all-in-wonder for a computer I built. I chose the all-in-wonder to record TV, too bad it never works like it should. I have installed every version of the software and drivers available from ATI and it will try and record TV but then it freezes. Keep in mind it records TV great if I am sitting in front of it watching it.If you are looking for a product that will waste your time and cause you a great deal of frustration then ATI has a product for you. If you are looking for a product that will work as advertised then ATI is not the maker of choice.
The ad shows 4 canon ink tanks and only one shipped. The canon number for the tank shipped is BCI-1202 and Cyan in color for me it was the last to run out. I guess I will use it some day. The fact is I still had to reorder the color I actually wanted. VERY POOR AD. Canon ink tank numbers Bci-1201bk, Bci-1202c, Bci-1201m, and Bci-1201y. Get the ad correct!!David
I purchased this product after quite a bit of research and after finding that it was finally available for windows I couldn't wait to get my hands on one.Why wouldn't I? it's supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread. At first it looked like a really cool product, and is, if your system is a Mac.Logitech has done a great job of selling the Nulooq to Windows system users but only give you half of the software to operate it on. There is no tooldial for the Windows version ( a fact that they don't disclose ) which is probably the most powerful feature of this product.I now feel as though I have wasted my money on what is a useless tool ( if you have Windows ) and been totally conned by Logitech.What is even worse is the fact that Logitech don't have any future plans to include the tooldial driver for Window users. So if all you want to be able to do is zoom and scroll then this product is for you....and I know where there is one for sale!!!!
Just wanted to inform everyone that this product doesn't work with Tivo for a broadband connection. Use the NetGear WG111. It works great. Just wanted to prevent someone else from buying a product that isn't compatable with TIVO.
All headphones and earphones fail, its a fact of life. And they usually fail due to stress at the connection points. So you can imagine my horror when I opened up these after getting them in the post to find out they consisted of three different sections all to be connected together to get the required length. There was the earphone bit, with a short lead and a 3.5mm jack, the next bit was an sufficiently long extension bit that ended in a 2.5mm jack so wouldn't fit any normal mp3 player so a small adapter was required.And just to prove how badly they were designed I only got sound out of one ear. Through a bit of testing I worked out that it was actually the last bit that failed as I could get sound from both ears using just the first bit, but then I would need some sort of neck strap to carry my mp3 player.I expected better from Sony.
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?
I would have never purchased the product if I knew that Vista was not supported completely. The drive is no use to me since I cannot create a NAS Share. The only method to write and read from the drive is by html.
The worst headphones I ever have purchsed. Within a week, the headphones split along the head phone connecting right to left (just like the ones I listened to at BestBuy- thought it was customer abuse). Within three weeks the sub woofer on both sides went dead. The headphones are now in the garbage. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!
Should you purchase their product and in the future and need a replacment part (something as simple as a cord) you better hope your computer is on their approved list of manufacturers. Fujitsu is not. If your device is not listed (the reason doesn't matter), they will very politely refuse to sell you replacement parts! And, don't expect to see a list of approved devices before the sell. Ater they have your money in their pocket, you are playing their game.I think there is something illegal here but don't have the time to deal with it. I will never give them future business! Tom
I read several good reviews on this product and thought that it would work great for protecting my iPhone. I thought that it would help my daughter's little hands hold on to the slippery phone while she played games or watched video. It was good for that. But, the third time that I took off the jacket one of the pieces that covers the ear hole in the phone ripped. I would expect this after putting it on and taking it off for several months, but not the third time. I can't recommend this product.
Prints beautiful, excellent quality, replacement ink tanks can be found for a fair price...some high gloss papers don't work well with this one, find one that does and stick with it for great prints. Error messages can be annoying.Just be aware...as with many previous Canon printers you are normally replacing the ink tank only when you run out of ink...not the ink with the print head combined on the cartridge like an HP printer. Less costly, because you only replace the color you need from the 6 separate tanks...BUT print heads wear out from use, they clog if they're not used...the printhead is easily replaced on this one... but is almost impossible to find, and about $100.00 or more if you do. This leaves you with a nice looking doorstop...or you can pack it away and wait for 5 years until maybe the print head comes down in price.
I purchased this Olivia TV from Beach Camera in Mid March '05 and it arrived on time and as advertised. After set up with a Time Warner HD Box, I noticed that the colors were "washed out", skin colors were an orange shade. I worked with the color adjustments for a few days, and got no where, so I called Syntax customer service, told the tech what my problem was and he proceded to tell me that there was nothing wrong with the TV but to take a few photos of the set with the picture on and email them to him. A few days later he replied and said after reviewing the photos Syntax could find nothing wrong and I should call my cable people and have them check the signal and cable box, which I did, and everything was fine with the cable system. Another call to Syntax got the same "nothing wrong" reply. Now after six months of adjusting and adjusting and deternining that there is no RED color in this TV, I decided to call Syntax again on 9/23. Same answer, "nothing wrong" and I asked to have a tech sent to my home, because the "First year on-site free service warranty" is still in effect, but I still got a no from Syntax.At this point I an considering donating this Syntax product to Goodwill and get a decent tax deduction and buy another brand.My opinion...don't buy this TV! It's not worth the hassle.Go to the local store and buy something you can return if it doesn't work properly.
I cannot believe the stranglehold that Apple has on mindless culture zombies who believe the marketing and press surrounding the iPod phenomenon. The iPod Shuffle is the latest, perfect example. Let's compare it to the MuVo TX FM, made by Creative. The MuVo has a DISPLAY. I could end this review here but I'll continue: it also has a shuffle function. The display can be flipped internally for right or left handed use. It has an FM radio built in. It has a voice recorder. It has an equalizer. And it's a flash drive. Its dimensions are 0.6 inches x 1.4 inches x 2.9 inches. It ships with an arm band and a belt clip. Has a replaceable AAA battery which lasts about 15 hours. Can interface with any music player on mac or PC (including iTunes for MP3 files).Back to the iPod Shuffle: no display, no radio, no voice recorder, no WMA support. Non-shuffle playback must be specifically selected. Dimensions: 3.3 x 0.98 x 0.33 inches. Internal, non-replaceable battery. ONLY interfaces with the iTunes player (I called Apple and asked about this. I said, "So if I don't like the iTunes player then I should choose a different MP3 player?" I was told "Yes.")The iPod Shuffle costs $99 and is not yet available. The MuVo TX FM 512 MB is $116 on Amazon.com. The choice, to me, is clear... and you don't have to walk around sporting those pretentious white headphones.
I didn't expect this to have superior sound quality, I didn't expect it to be perfect. I bought it on clearance for $[...] at a Meijer, but my goodness, if I had realized it was going to annoy me this much, I would have just kept going.As most other reviewers have mentioned, the second you turn it on there is a humming buzzing high pitched obnoxious sound. I found once I started playing music it was easily drowned out, and the sound quality wasn't superb, but I was okay with that, because I paid so little for it.But now the thing has taken to turning itself on in the middle of the night, and now it won't turn off at all! I'm usually good with troubleshooting, but there's literally nothing I can do to fix this problem. I've had it too long to return to the store. I'm calling Emerson tomorrow not to ask for a new one, but to ask for my money back.All I can say is if you want to be woken up by an LCD backlight and an obnoxious high pitched humming in the middle of the night, this is for you! Just stay away....
Save your money. Unless you connect over the same circuit the connection speed is next to zero. I bought this product after reading the Speedstrem liturature touting that it would work in larger houses - over 2000 sf. Mine is 3000. Actually, it only works on the same circuit - say in the same room. Nowhere else in the house can I get a decent connection. Useless.
I bought this Printer and was extremely excited, it copies, prints, and scans all for under three hundred dollars. It was easy to set up, the work center looked good, and the work center is a navigation center where you can print/scan/copy whatever you want. It's a USB printer, so there's not much work in terms of installing, you just pop in the CD-rom, and you're done.For the first two days, this thing worked great, but then i ran into a problem. Many problems that lasted for 30 days (until i returned it!).The first problem i ran into was during a standard print job, one page of text, nothing fancy, just standard college essay text. Did it print?...NO! I then pressed the print button again and again and again, until 10 print jobs were in progress, i was racing against time, my paper was due right then! it still gave me nothing, it just sat there like a big piece of plastic, not outputting anything. so i cancelled all of the print jobs, and 10 seconds later (after 2 minutes of requesting a print), it began to spew out ALL 10 print jobs! I then turned it off (after the printing had finished and rushed to school).the next day, i tried to scan an image, and i ran into another problem. I hit the scan button, and the machine froze...the picture was only passport sized! the bleeding thing was getting me vexed. not only did it show a stellar performance the very first day i got it, but now it was doing anything but its job! (let me say, i keep the printer off until i want to use it, so it wasnt overheating or anything like that).Then over the past month, i have been having problems with the machine, it prints at times and when it doesn't feel like it, it doesnt print at all (this is most of the time). 7 out 10 times, the machine doesnt print, scan or even photocopy...yes, even the photocopier began to act up.The photocopier started to behave like a rebel just today (that was the last straw, i returned it today, 30th day). not only does this machine want to undermine my authority, but when it does so, i have to unplug it from the wall to restart it....yeah, did i mention that already? when it freezes, you cant turn it off by hitting the power button, it seems to be disabled, instead, i have to reach down under my desk and unplug and then plug in the friggin thing.If you need work out of this giant plastic paperweight and its crunch time (you need it then and there) dont look towards XEROX M950, it wont produce the work. It has a vendetta against its owners. Seriously though, i strongly recommend that you do NOT purchase this printer. It is not worth the frustration and effort, and definitely the $.The print quality is nice, so is the scan, but its a problem getting it to do all of these things. I hope you take this into serious consideration...I just returned mine today. Now, im looking for a multitasker that actually, dare i say, WORKS!
This is a Palm device and does what normal PalmPilots do...but not much else. If you're going to get a 2 MB unit, get the Visor Solo, which is $20 more and supports USB and has an expansion slot. For users that actually need more than 2 MB (like me), buy the 8 MB Visor Deluxe...
Hi,I had great expectation form this product, now not so happy because the broadcast capability is not good. I have to keep the ipod plugged with itrip near the radio antenna which is by the rear window of the car to get ok reception. Also I have to turn vol to full to hear it clearly. And there is this buzzzzz between songs which sucks...look for something better.
Hi all,I too bought this product with the intention of using the PVR capabilities among other things, but for some reason, the nForce motherboard does not like the sound input from the TV tuner. It doesn't seem to matter what driver revision is used or installation sequence, but things just don't work between these systems. Makes you wonder whether one company or the other has a hidden agenda...
Ever plan on falling asleep while listening to this stereo? Then don't buy this one! The power LED in standby will illuminate your entire room and if that isn't bad enough, the main LED display cycles through even brighter lights. Sure, you can press and hold a button to keep it at a particular color but when you turn the stereo off it loses the setting and cycles through the colors again the next time you turn it on. Maybe you could deal with the bright lights if the sound was good. Once again, don't but this one! Even if you can get past the very thin, metallic sound the hiss of the CD player at low volumes is unacceptable. Once again, Sharper Image's quality disappoints me.
A spindle of blank dvd discs came opened in the mail, scattered around the box and left out in the late summer sun to warp.
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.
I recently bought this player, charged it and played the first song and it sounded great. That was it. The player froze on the first recording never to be used again. Do not buy from this company, their MP3 player is crap and so is their customer service.
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.
The TV Guide Interface is still not working after 4 weeks and Toshiba is very unhelpful in getting it resolved. Apparently, they are not willing to give out the TV Guide contact information and don't seem too interested in helping a new purchaser to get the problem resolved.I would strongly recommend that this product not be purchased because of the lack of customer support by either Toshiba or TV Guide
We bought this little TV at Target to place on a desk. We use an antenna to receive free off-air signals in the Atlanta GA area. Initial setup and channel scan was easy. It picked up all the analog and digital TV signals that our larger TVs could receive. Picture quality is not as good as our larger TVs but it's only 8 inches and I didn't expect much. All seemed well until I noticed a low chirping noise in the sound. Kind of like crickets. This noise is low but annoying an stays at the same level regardless of the volume setting. It's there even when the TV is muted. After a few minutes the noise really got on our nerves.We returned the TV to Target and walked over the the TV display where they had a demo version. I set the channel to 14-1 (a digital demo channel in Target) then turned down the volume. The demo TV also had chirping noises. So, bottom line, it's got a design or manufacturing defect that causes annoying noises in the audio that is unacceptable to us. If not for that issue I'd have given it 3 stars.
Received a machine dead out of box. Twenty minute hold for customer service. Had I bought it anywhere but Amazon Brother would replace a "new" machine, never used with a refurb!!!!!!!So, sounds like a good mahine but you'd be crazy to buy something like this anyplace but Amazon. I will return it to Amazon and get a NEW machine. Better luck next time!
Plain and simple, this item doesn't work. Honestly, it made absolutely no difference in radio reception in my home, even after following all their suggestions. Junk.
At the time of writing this the 2 TB version does not play well with Vista. If you have XP and below you're fine. But Vista is another issue. Perhaps sometime soon they MAY decide to get with the program and do something about it, but as of 10-24-08 Vista compatibility is still only a pipe dream.
I've been using gps since 2003 when I purchased my first Garmin unit, the GPS V. It was limited in memory and the serial cable was tedious for downloads. Then I wait listed for the Streetpilot 2610. It was expensive but wow what a great GPS. It was big and bulky but had loads of features, more then I could ever use. Some of my favorite features included preference choices, you could rank Major Highways, Secondary road and local roads to avoid the types of roads you didn't want to travel. I travel frequently and travel long distances for play, I race motorcycles and the local track is 300 miles away, second closest is 500 miles and I travel as many as 1100 miles each way. I liked that when spelling out a name of a hotel or restaurant the unit would search for the closest location first and then continue to find further away places. I liked the ability to create a route and loved the ability to map out routes on the computer and make changes and download the routes to the unit.The size of the Nuvi and MSN direct were enough to get me moved over to the 680 unit and I was very excited, I contacted MSN direct to ensure my area was covered by their service. I assumed based on the price I would be gaining all these great features and not be giving up the features I had come to love.(I received one of the first units well before any reviews had been written)Upon receiving the unit I quickly realized many of the features I came to love were GONE and many of the new features did not work or work well and the worst thing was most of the mapping preferences had been removed and last there wasn't any computer routing capabilities, well there wasn't any routing ability at all.MSN Direct- even though I'm in a covered area in Northern New Jersey, it does not get coverage most of the time. I drive to NYC every day and I do get coverage when I get a mile of two from the city, WAY WAY too late to help me. DOESN'T WORKBluetooth - No friends or workers will allow me to talk to them on the speaker phone because the quality is so bad. USELESSFM Modulator - I use a Sat radio so this feature does not work.So now most of the new features either don't work or don't work due to my setup. That is OK because as long as the unit works better at generating directions, I'm fine with MSN being a work in progress.Interface is extremely easy to use, I'll say that but it has been dummy'ed down so much that many of the great features I had grown to love on my 2610 are not present on the 680.Shortest time works OK on short distance travel but on long distance travel the mapping is a joke. The unit is constantly trying to take you off major highways for secondary roads and local roads. Most of the secondary roads are infested with traffic lights or take you through the heart of a city where traffic and stop signs are found all over the place. I rarely if ever make my destination anywhere close to the ETA shown in the begining of the trip, even when speeding and not hitting traffic.Road preferences that were present on the 2610 are GONERouting- GONEComputer program for designing directions - GONEThese critical key features missing on the 680 are a huge disappointment. Garmin service has been fantastic and have agreed to take back the unit. I'm upgrading to a Magellan Maestro 3250 unit. This unit has the ability to choose multi mapping settings, routing, tap on a road to avoid the road and is smaller then the Nuvi. Hoping this will be the unit for me.
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.
Performance was mediocre, but still OK for the $15 price tag, but after not many days, it just crapped out.
I bought this product about a month ago and stop working suddenly. I have to buy another to replace it because I needed to finish term papers. . I would not recommend it at all.
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!!!
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 own a different model of Beltronics radar detector (the Express 925) which I have had for less than a month. It developed a porblem with the display, so I called Beltronics so that I could get it repaired. Surprise! Surprise! The lady there told me they will not honor the warranty of any Beltronics radar detector not sold by an "authorized reseller" and she told me that Amazon is NOT an authorized reseller. So if you buy your radar detector from Amazon or other non authorized dealers, they will not honor the warranty if you have a problem. Check Beltronics web site to verify this!
I bought this player during a Christmas sale at an excellent price. However, I should have followed my instincts: You get what you pay for. One of the DVD's I received as a Christmas present kept freezing. Some DVD's I rented would not play. Now, I suddenly have no picture. I will say this. When the player was working it was great. But......
I want to give Skullcandy a last chance, yet they disappointed me again, they clip broke and there is no reapir, they are not practical at all, and its a very cheap plastic.
I purchased the Toshiba RS-TX60 last October. That unit arrived with a malfunctioning DVD recorder. About 1 or 2 out of six DVDs would successfully burn. Of the others, some that could not be read by the TiVo unit could be read by my laptop DVD player.I returned it for a replacement, which arrived in December. That unit worked like a charm. My only complaint was that I was used to zero lag from the remote on my previous TiVo unit (but its hard drive was too small, which is why I bought the RS-TX60).However, in late January (after about 1 month), the NEW TiVo DVD recorder simply DIED. After zero out of six attempts (trying various combinations of shows and degrees of fullness of the DVD), I quit. On Amazon's "RETURNS" web page there was no way to get to "return a not-so-recent purchase", so I sent emails. I was instructed to print out a return label, but the instructions simply got me back to the "cannot get there from here" page.At this point I am not sure what I am going to do. I may have a hardware hacker friend try to replace the DVD recorder. I may try to add an external DVD recorder and record DVDs when I am not watching TV (which is often) or I may try again to return it for credit.Other than that, it is a GREAT unit! The hard drive is HUGE. The TiVo remote isn't as sluggish for me as others have reported, so that's OK with me. The TiVo Season Passes and other features are just as superb as before. I love everything about it, except the DVD recorder.Good luck with yours!
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.
The sound is really one of the worst I have ever had. Not only the quality is bad, but even when you push the volume a little bit, the sound becomes unexpectably distorted.
This printer was quirky and malfunctioned quite a bit in the early years of ownership, and it only got worse with age. The biggest issues with this printer were always the same. First, if you have a power outage or glitch, the printer would lose its memory and would continuously tell you cartridges were missing, even though they weren't. It could literally take hours of cleaning contacts and opening and shutting the top to get it to reset itself properly. Second, if one of the cartridges runs low and needs to be replaced, you have to replace all four if you want the machine to recognize it has cartridges in it. If you only replace the one that was empty, you keep getting error messages that the other color cartridges are not installed...even though they are. So, replacing 4 cartridges when only one is empty is very expensive. Last, the help desk at Konica Minolta is unhelpful to say the least. Of the dozen or more times I would guess that I have had to call them due to error messages, only a few times did the help desk know what might be wrong. Most of the time I hung up with them having no clue what was causing the problem and my going back to the usual hour or more of cleaning the contacts, opening and shutting the top over and over again until it finally reset itself and recognized that all four color cartridges were actually installed. I would never buy another Konica Minolta product again.
Well this was the first time I have ordered this product and will never do so again. Their where to many damaged discs reported by my software. Look elsewhere for another brand.
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.
"I own a 27 inch Toshiba television, and have enjoyed the quality and interface, and am not dissappointed with my VCR. I referred to the instruction manual once to learn how to set the time, otherwise everything was self-explanitory. The picture quality of the video was superb, as was the sound quality. I definitey think that Toshiba makes a fine quality product for a very reasonable price."Well, that was my review from April 10th, 2000. My opinion of the VCR is now significantly different. While I have owned it for over 2 years, the hassles I now deal with shouldn't be expected from a VCR, even my mother's ten year old VCR doesn't have these issues. First, it never sync-ed the time with the cable. I just looked over this little problem. But for the past 6 months, it takes up to 20 insertions of a tape to get it to finally work. For the most part it gets jammed in the deck and auto-ejects. It will play, and play fine when it finally goes in, but it is just a hassle.
I have had it for 3 years. It no longer shows up on my computer when I attach and turn it on.
ZERO Stars... ZERO Worse than a Lexmark.Here is the scam. Expiring Ink... SIX of them. A whole new way to scam the customer. So it will not print if any of these are expired (like it is medicine or something dangerous). I print plenty, often, lots of colors, but I can't seem to drain a cartridge... just expire them. So am I supposed to check the "born on date" at the store when I buy Ink? Do I dare buy more than one (to have a spare should I run out)?I feel violated by HP, to the point I will never purchase anything they make ever, ever, again. I've had this printer about a year... it's expired from my office.Not only will I never buy another HP product ever, but I would recommend anyone who owns stock in this pathetic penny stealing company to sell it today. Any company who thinks it is good business to have Ink Cartridges that "expire" about 1 month after installing them is a company nobody should put any trust or faith in. It isn't like we don't get the point that a printer is a vending machine for ink, but please don't steal from us. If you are going to expire ink, then replace it with new for FREE.My tired old Xerox 860DP phaser seems to still work, and the ink is as old.... old.... old.
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........
As mentioned by others, Vortex Cable seems to be selling counterfeit Canon batteries. The packaging is very convincing, almost the same as Canon's, but not quite. I ordered two batteries from Amazon (Vortex Cable) and two batteries from Adorama (after reading the most recent reviews of this item). The holographic label on Canon's package is completely different. The Vortex batteries fell out of the package, Canon's package must be torn apart to get to the batteries. The labels are slightly different. The Vortex batteries are shinier and darker, the cover does not stay on the Vortex batteries.Buyer beware!!!!Go to BH Photo Video or Adorama to be sure you're getting the real deal. Had I not read carefully and ordered additional batteries from Adorama for comparison, I would have not realized I paid full price for counterfeit junk.Update; Vortex Cable was kind enough to refund the entire purchase price plus shipping.
This is a junky little remote. Spend some more money and go for something like the logitech 550.
After using these headphones for 1-2 hours my right ear was experiencing some very bad pain. Apparently I must have very small ears, because even the smallest sleeve completely cut off circulation when in use. On the bright side, they sounded fantastic, but if you have small ears, these aren't gonna work for you.You can tell how big they are from the minute you open them, much larger than other earphones in the same quality market. They are also very cumbersome to wear since due to their size and the special way you have to insert them in the ears every time.I've since been using a pair of q-jays, and they're actually comfortable so I can use them. As far as sound quality goes, it's probably a toss up between the Shure 420's and the q-jays. The q-jays are ~$30 cheaper, immensely smaller, and come with sleeves that have a larger range of sizes. They also have the dual tweeter design, with a smaller housing, so there's less leakage of air in the housing.
I don't recommend this company (APEX) or their DVD players. The player didn't work with many of our DVDs and the customer service was the worst! If you want a low-quality player and like waiting on hold while you pay for the call then buy this product.
I bought this TDK DVD-r 100 pack to burn home and school projects etc. Tried 12 of them, none worked. Tried it on three different computer. every other brand of DVD-R working fine. TDK is a piece of c... I am sorry!
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
i bought one laptop and it lasted about 10 days before it had problems( hard drive) so i sent it back and they sent me another. it worked better and for a longer time but within 45 days the hard drive was not found by the computer so when asked to return it the company said that they replaced it once and wouldn't be replacing it again.i didn't get any answer from amazon about the problem.
They were fine at first. I liked the sound and they felt good.After about 2 weeks of daily use, one ear went out. A few days later, the second one went out.Tossed them in the trash during my run.Never again will I but this brand.
When I open this package, I was surprised that the packaing looks like this is a used item even though it was suppose to be new. Once I plugged it in and start using it, it works up until now. Didn't bother to file a complain.
This was perfect for my family and at a good price. It worked well for a while and then died after only a little over one year. So, I have to say that I will no longer feel confident to purchase any more Norcent products.
This item has serious issues.It will freeze and restart when you constantly download things. I assume it is overloading.Like go to google maps, grab the map with mouse and shake, while web page is trying to download missing images, this item will freeze and restart.Same happens when playing counter strike game. Every time when I get list of game servers, it freeze and restart.I got my unit replaced. So this is brand new. It does the same thing, as described by others. Now linksys tells me I should call some number, which works during business hours. I did and waited 30 mins several times, nobody answered. I gave up, now I am selling it who can deal with Linksys.I will not buy any linksys products which I did several times before.
I really wanted to like this product. It is a great idea and the design is almost perfect. The major problem with the design is a single $0.20 trimmer pot ( variable resistor ) that is used to set when your device is ON versus OFF. It is VERY hard to set. My computer in Sleep mode consumes 50W and in normal ON mode consumes 100W. Tuning the strip to recognize the difference between the two power states required about 1/10 of a degree turn - hard to do. What is worse is that even after I got it working once, temperature variation in the circuit would cause it to stop working the next day. For many applications ( for example, computer hibernate=5W, vs ON=100W ) this device works just fine. I can't recommend it for computer Standby however. If they would improve the circuit with a multi-turn pot, it would probably work great. I might try this myself after the warranty period is over. Should have been a great "Green" product, sigh....
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.
I have been very disappointed with the quality of pictures that camera has taken. They are consistently blurry. I had another Samsung Digimax product previously that I loved which was why I purchased another Samsung product. This new Samsung Camera is very inferior to the previous one.
The radio is compact but it does not have 2-mile range. It is about only one mile range. And the channels have interferences with other radios.
Purchased this device with another Netgear device(same type just with wireless) to perform a site to site vpn as well as manage my network. I had some stability issues with this device as well as the VPN would almost always drop. Most of the time I had recycle the device to get it back. I eventually had to replace these devices as they where not meeting my needs. I had contacted netgear support there response was to reapply the same firmware and test again. Eventually gave up and purchased Zywall's to replace these and am extremely pleased with them.
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.
I used to have the name of the manufacturer and their website out of China that makes this generic home theatre system. I blv this is the Upgrade Deluxe model of the more popular basic home theatre package for $...that came in a black finish and was sold at Kmart with disastrous results. It also is sold at Best Buy under the KLH name but with color variations and little blue LED lights...but exactly the same thing. I blv Target is now selling this basic model as well for $... It goes under the Audiovox logo. But it is the Basic model and NOT the DELUXE model you see here at AMAZON.COM. (Note: Many popular brand name electronics surprisingly come from the same manufacturer with different variations to the product. Getting the generic version like Venturer doesn't necessarily mean you are getting junk.)However, there is very little difference as far as quality is concerned, and I've seen both. I bought two of them. I also brought them back when I saw a better product.The laser reading system is very, very sensitive, and just a little dust particle or a fraction of a fingerprint can make the disc skip or freeze. This is unusual and is the result of miscalibration with the manufacturer. (In other words, many of them need tune-ups). The basic model is 130 watts. But this is the wattage of the entire system with power supply and other wattage uses. I estimate actual maximum sound wattage at 90-100. The cube speakers are of so-so quality. The bass speaker is low quality and while it woofs a little, it could hardly be called a true Bass woofer.There is NO DTS decoding, and I blv there might be a DTS OUT jack, and you'd have to buy a sep. RCVR that decodes DTS sound and the cheapest I've seen is $.... There is NO DSP, so you can't select Theatre effect, Hall effect, Stadium effect, etc.The player can read only DVD and I blv one type of MP3. No region except Region 1 (America) can be played on this. You can't hook up a sep. REGION DECODER. You can't play DVD's from other countries regardless.For those that have absolutely NEVER experienced true home surround sound (not virtual), this would be a good start. You'd also probably have the adventurous experience of repacking the darn thing and sending it back (within 90 days mfr warr).So at least the name of this system is justified.
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 got this cuz it looked good lol but i was wrong first it's not a 8ga wire more like 10ga the ground wire is very short and the wire itself is very frittle what i mean by that is you twist the wire itself it begins to fall apart it sucks i wouldn't buy this again SORRY JUST GOT TO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT IT IT SUCKSSSSS
Tivo said their warehouse distributor filed chapter 11. I've been waiting for two months for a replacement under warranty. I had to produce a fed-x tracking number for Tivo since they had no record of the delivery even though I put the RMA number clearly on the box and on the fed-x invoice. Tivo is still unable to give a delivery date for my replacement unit.They claim this "warehouse problem" has no impact on shipping of new units. But I wonder whether buyers considering Tivo for holiday gifts should beware.The technical problem that caused my unit to fail is instructive. It seems that if a drive has a bad sector that does not contain data when the machine is shipped, the unit will be unable to fix that sector in the future. When it eventually attempts to write to the bad sector the machine will fail. Depending on use, that may not happen for a long time, possibly longer than the warranty.
So I ordered this printer... Have you ever heard of getting a printer with NO POWER CABLE? If this was not included, it should have been mentioned.I expected to have to purchase Ink, Printheads and a Printer Cable... But No Power cable..."What's in the Box:1200d printer, automatic two-sided printing unit, power cord, AC power adapter, getting started guide, setup poster, regulatory leaflet, support flyer, software CD-ROM, HP 11 printheads (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow), HP 10 black ink cartridge (26.5 ml), HP 11 color cartridges (cyan, magenta, and yellow, 14 ml each); printer cable not included."
I must admit that the armband looks great in pix, but that's about it. Too bad Apple is making inferior accessories. The neoprane is fairly stiff and the velcro isn't nearly as functional as it should be.
I ordered patch cables. I now have them & they work fine.The problem was delivery. I selected "Standard delivery" which had them delivered by DHL. When I did not receive them on time, I contacted Parts Express who said they had no record of my sale & suggested that I contact Amazon. I had my order number & such, but they told me I did not buy from them??When I contacted DHL, I found they handed off to the Postal Service. I found them at the local Post office.The whole delivery & customer service process was handled in a cumbersome manner.
Bought this to replace a shorter cable of the same type. But it did not work. No signal was getting from my Mac Mini to my TV.Zero Stars!
Bought this because DVI-D but ultimately have to return it.come on people, this doesn't provide the high resolution. just a normal DVI cable, NOT Dual link
Given, it had a hard life with my daughter on the road with Drum and Bugle corp. But it did the same thing as several people remarked about on several different models: it was working and then it broke for no reason. You think it's batteries, but with brand new batteries no go. I'm wondering if I should even buy another Advantix. This problem seems to cover more than one model.
This DVD player appears to have some technical problems. I followed the setup procedure for installing component video, and the instructions said to change the Video Out to Component. Unfortunately Video Out does not allow for changes. You cannot highlight it on the SetUp screen. I checked with the store that I purchased it and the sales associate had the same problem when he went to the setup screen. I can get a picture, but no sound. The next step would be to try S-Video, but since I have the component cables and want the better quality picture and audio that they supposedly provide, this may go back for another player. Maybe the low price tag was too good to be true for a progressive scan player!
Some of them don't work. I didn't know it was possible for charging cords to not work but, it is. 2 of the 5 cords are defective and don't work.
The title says it all. If all you're doing is surfing the internet, it's just annoying. If you're attempting to get some work done, it'll make you much less productive.
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
There is no question here, I hate this printer. It is rare that when I go to use it, I don't have to re-install the drivers. Seriously. There is nothing unusual about my setup, Win 7 64 bit, pretty common these days. The device is connected via wireless, and my access point is rock solid. Maybe it's that the device doesn't stay connected wirelessly and a physical connection would solve the problem, but I needed the wireless connectivity. Couple that with the small, expensive ink cartridges and an irritating UI that nags the user about ink cartridges that might be passed the "recommended use date" (even though they work fine), and questionable install software that doesn't recognize the original CD or its update location.. I've had it. Ever since the Compaq HP merger, HP has been making poor quality products and this is one of them. I'm switching to Canon and not looking back.
It does a great job of navigating, but my first unit that I received for Christmas would not allow me to save my created addresses and system preferences to a back up memory card. As a result, I had to rebuild all of my data each time the unit locked up (fairly frequently). Additionally, the "repeat last instruction" feature didn't work. Called tech support, and they couldn't help me, so I exchanged the unit. When the second unit arrived, the "repeat last instruction" feature did not work on this unit either, but it would back up my data to a memory card. Three weeks later, that too quit working, so I've returned it for a refund.
Don't buy this company's products....They SUCK!!!!!Pick from a more competent company to do business with.Unsuspecting buyers avoid this company at all costs because I have NEVER seenthis level of incompetence with a company. It's the customers that allow themto exist ....but they seem to forget that most important concept.
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...
Item worked great for a couple weeks. Now it will not charge beyond 1%. The return process is painless, however.
Title pretty much says it. The cable is a "no name" Chinese product. Which is fine! Only trouble is that the drivers DO NOT work with Vista, and since there's no company name easily found on the product or packaging you'll have a real hard time trying to find drivers.On the other hand, it does seem to be a fine product as far as the cable istelf goes. If you don't have Vista, it may work just fine for you!UPDATE- This has been resolved. The company apparently got a driver together and Microsoft pushed it as part of their "Problem Reports and Solutions", so it just started working one day. Seems to do exactly what it's supposed to do now, and I would probably increase it's star rating if the edit function here would let me.
I purchased this product about 10 months ago. The first couple of backups went well. Recently I needed to rebuild my system. To ensure a good backup I had Acomdata tech support staff walk me through the steps. On the surface the backup appeared to work great. However, when I needed to restore my files I could see all folders and files but none of the files were usable. Acomdata said the files were corrupted during the backup process. Since all the files worked well prior to the process, its either an issue with the device or the Redemption software. The tech staff who support Redemption were also equally useless. In the end, I lost several months of data inspite of working directly with Acomdata staff to cover my bases. I have since transferred other files with this device but without using the Redemption software or Acomdata tech staff and it seemed to work okay. However, I will never fully trust the device nor the vendor's staff again.
I am unable to use this camera for its intended purpose - that is to take and upload pictures of items to sell on Ebay!!!! Not happening!! There are EasyShare software issues (RESEARCH THESE SOFTWARE ISSUES BEFORE BUYING) and complicated firewall problems on my end due to my cable internet. Giving up on reply from Kodak EasyShare folks, I've ordered a card reader. I've been researching online forums on the software and I'm not alone with these issues.I thought this was a good price - as a novice I did not know I would need additional equipment. This is what I found I needed to buy in addition to the camera:- Rechargeable batteries and a battery charger. The batteries that came with camera lasted 1 day, if that.- Camera also needed more memory, I quickly ran out so I also bought a memory card.- Card Reader - Due to the uploading issues mentioned above, I've ordered a card reader. I've spent so much time trying to get the upload to work it was suggested from other EasyShare users to use a card reader instead (as they have done).- Case - Of course you need a camera case.No issues with the camera taking pictures but I've really been just taking test shots and trying to upload them.My 2 cents worth, hope it helps someone !!
This item stated it would fit the model that i had in fact it did not fit and I had to return it
I purchase this instrument twice. The first time there were black specks in the lense, so it was returned. The second time was worst, i.e. same black specs but the thing didn't work at all. I have also checked this manufacturer's other models out and most come with the disturbing black specks in the lense. This isn't a quality optical product.
I bought this item thinking in a cheap option of a Logitech speaker, but instead I recived a "Logicool" speaker, yes, is a imitation of the well know brand but so far from the well know quality.Beside , the adaptors for the diffrent ipods don't fit in the speaker and don't allow to plug to the ipod. I have to use it with the ipod over the table like any universal speaker.Not compatible for ipod for me!!
I purchased this printer based on it's great reviews. It does (did) print great pictures provided that Canon paper and ink are used. I began to have problems with the colors not coming out correctly. I used the deep cleaning option twice, not realizing how much ink that takes. Shortly thereafter, my printer began to give me the eight flash signal that my ink tank was full. This &quot;ink tank&quot; is where the ink goes when you clean the heads. Since I live in a rural area without many options for service centers, I decided to see if I could clean out the ink tank. The &quot;ink tank&quot; is nothing but a piece of fibeous foam underneath the printer. It's not hard to change, but there is nowhere to purchase another. The cost to send the printer to a service center is more expensive that replacing it. I guess that my main gripe here is that printers by most manufacturers are made to be replaced in a year. Our landfills are inundated with all of this unneccessary junk.
I have a JVC Everio and I bet this kit won't fit ...but I wouldn't know because the MM size is not listed ...how do you market conversion lenses without a MM size ...only if you are drag fishing for business ...
We purchase a dozen of these switches a year or so ago. All but 2 have failed. They heat up over time and then the network speed drops to nearly nothing. The user still sees the network but bandwidth is almost non-existant. If you need a cheap switch for a network go with a Linksys or if you need to step down a bit a D-Link.
This one is not suitable for Linux Fedora user. I read some reviewers' comments in which they mentioned this card worked with Linux. Therefore, I bought this PCI card (really hard to resist the price). Then, my nightmare started. I was so excited to get it. My computer skill level is above average. Usually, I can fix most of the software issues. I spent 10 hours to get the card working. TEW423 PI C1.R version + ndiswrapper 1.56 + Fedora 13. The speed is super slow which I can not stand it. Moreover, it did drop several times. I decided to return it to get some better one which is more suitable for Linux.That's my experience with this card. Hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.I ended up buying the expensive one. D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop AdapterIt is a better one for Fedora 13. I am happy that I spent a little more for a better one. The difference of performance is obvious. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N4WRFY/ref=oss_productDo not save money for a cheaper product. Get one which really works for you. --- That's my experience. I like shopping on Amazon. Pleasant experience. (mostly)
had to wait a month to use the product but when i did they ran out of ink in a very short time. must be old stock and dried out. disappointed
Definately an "affordable" iPod (compared to the $200+ for screen-ed models) for anyone who will be happy with only 100-150 songs. Make sure you are running Windows XP (possibly with a few service packs downloaded) and try to be USB 2.0 compatible... before I had those two things, I did notice some hang ups and issues getting everything to work.The Shuffle IS very simple and streamlined to use... something that is great about all the iPod items I have used.But, the whole device is just TOO simplified to make me happy. I have come to view it as really a jump drive with headphones.Even with the shuffle feature turned off, the lack of a screen to view track information irritated me far more than I originally expected. Finding a particular song is not worth the effort it takes, and I end up clicking from song to song and then waiting until the music starts before clicking again. Maybe a small complaint... but when there's really nice MP3 players out there, for $10-20 less, that do exactly what this item does, only WITH a screen... makes me wish we'd have picked up a Sony Psych.The randomized track playing is okay, but not a selling feature. I still find myself skipping tracks, and really this 512 holds little enough songs that with prolonged use, you get pretty familiar with them all too quickly!Also, the battery scares me. A lot of my friends with full size iPods and minis have had to have their batteries replaced in under a year... in some cases under six months.In a such a small storage unit, I feel the use of AA batteries would have better suited my needs... I don't use this long enough at one time to need extensive battery life before charging. Not enough to warrant having to have a 'professional' replace my battery... I'm also one of those people who is always going to have forgotten to charge my battery when I need it! I like being able to stop by the gas station and pick up batteries when I've been absent minded again (and there's usually 50 AA batteries around my home at all times, for some reason)... an option I don't have.If I want to charge this little guy away from my USB port on a computer, by the way, I have to shell out additional money for a device that will allow me to charge through regular wall power! I really feel this should have been included... I mean, while they can assume I have a computer if I am buying an iPod, I very often stay places where there ISN'T a computer handy (friends homes, hotels, camping, work...)Also, it isn't exactly an MP3 player; the format used on iTunes isn't an MP3, but something I believe specific to the iPods? At any rate, I can't take my songs off of iTunes and put them onto another device easily. I seem to have to burn them to CD, pull the WAV file onto my computer, and then convert it into MP3 myself. A little something to make filesharing more difficult? Or to make iPods seem more convenient, seeing as how popular iTunes is as well?Some new CDs with forms of copyright protection built in also seem to be extremely difficult, if not downright impossible, to get onto the iTunes (and thus the iPod) as well. I know this isn't Apple's fault... but I have found myself downloading songs from iTunes when I already own the CD to get them on my device...All in all, for me, the Shuffle isn't really worth the money. I would rather save up for a Nano or a Video iPod, or get a Sony MP3 player (or other brand name) with a screen and AA battery compatability. A lot of people get sucked in by the iPod name and don't really think about other music devices... but I think if you're looking at a Shuffle, you should also get familiar with your other options. Apple doesn't have a monopoly on quality.
PICTURE QUALITY FOR A 3 MEGAPIXEL CAMERA IS VERY DISAPPOINTING! THE ONLY GOOD THING IS ITS SMALL SIZE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA FOR ANYTHING BUT A CHILDS TOY AND AT THE SELLING PRICE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THAT.
I would not recommend anyone buy any of these adaptors, they will only ruin your batteries. I had my adaptor for less than 30 days and it started smoking and almost caused a fire in my apartment. I regret plugging this into my laptop. STAY AWAY FROM THESE CHEAP AND UNSAFE ADAPTERS.
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!
When it works, it is ok, but it's not a "set it and forget it" device.My biggest gripe is that it uses a lot of ink in a periodic self-cleaning cycle that apparently can't be turned off. I very rarely print anything anymore, but even so, I need to buy ink every couple of months as it wastes it all on self-cleaning cycles. If any of the cartridges are empty or missing, it won't let you do ANYTHING - including scan or outgoing fax - until the cartridge is replaced. I can't imagine what they were thinking with that design.In conclusion, I'd sum up my experience with this unit in two words: never again.
right ear bud poped out after the second day and then just stopped working all together two days later. not a very good product
I ordered this cable to connect my PC labtop to our new HD flatscreen TV. They were not the correct connection for my laptop so I returned it.
A great little player and recorder when it works. I am on my third unit as the first two had major issues and would freeze on start up. The problem seems to be in the way that the unit handles either malformed mp3s or mp3s that are encoded with abr/vbr options. The player just doesn't recognize them and will get stuck because it doesn't know to skip things that it cannot see. Lately my player has been not displaying the main internal memory when I connect it to the computer. It will only show the small 16MB partition that you can use in an emergency to restore firmware to the unit. Perhaps that is a bit of an omen that I should pay attention to.It only likes certain kinds of mini-SD cards. Take a look around on the net before purchasing a 2GB mini card to expand the memory of the unit. Yes, mini-SD cards should be a standard part, I have no idea why some brands work and others do not.Can be excruciatingly slow to start up if you use it in MSC mode at all instead of MTP, because it needs to rebuild a table of all of the files on the drive in order to know which mp3s live on the drive.The unit is a great size. Comfortable to hold and use. Audio recording is excellent and perfect for taping classes. Battery life is good considering the size. If it were not for the firmware issues, then this would be a first rate product instead of a brick waiting to happen.I am on my fourth unit after several RMAs. Is it so hard to ask for a unit that just works?
I bought this extension cord solely because it claimed to be 20 feet long -- so I could listen to CDs while doing computer work.The cord, plus the 5-foot cord on the headphones, would give me about 25 feet -- more than I needed for the distance.However, this cord was so tightly spiraled that it stretched only about 10 feet before the plug pulled out -- useless for my purpose. I have been straightening it between the doorknobs on two doors off and on ever since I got it, but it still hasn't straightened out enough for me to use it.The sound quality is good, but I don't need a headset when I'm in the living room with the stereo. Unless and until the doorknob caper works -- and I'm about to give up -- I wasted my money. Which means, BTW, I also wasted my money on the headset --which I bought solely because I could get a 20-ft extension cord.I think the manufacturer should have been candid about the distance this cord actually will reach -- which is only about half the stated distance. Saying &quot;up to 20 feet&quot; is, IMO, an unreasonable exaggeration.
With the help of a Wisecomm technician (via phone) I tried installing this thing on 3 different computers: a 6-month old desktop (running WinXP Pro SP2), a 1.5-year-old laptop (also running WinXP Pro SP2), and a 6-year-old desktop (running WinXP Home SP2). The product seemed to work, as Windows correctly identified it and the red LED on the unit turned on. But installing the drivers about 15 different times always results in a Device Manager Error (Code 10) -- The Device is Not Working Properly. Finally, the technician said he had no idea what was wrong or how to fix it. He recommended that I just return the unit and get my money back. Big waste of my time.
I like a lot about this remote, including the price.Using the learning function I was able to get it to do most of what I was expecting. TV, Sony CD Jukebox, Onkyo Receiver.The big drawback, is that I cant get it to work with my Sony Blu-Ray player! I tried all Sony codes listed, scanned all codes, looked for tech support on the sony page, and tried to have it learn some of the functions. Nothing worked. It seems that the Blu-ray player has some new type of code/signal- I would figure using a Sony DVD code should work- I cant imagine soemone keeping a Sony DVD player in the same setup as a Sony Blu-Ray player... Oh well- If you have a Sony Blu-Ray player and get this remote, you may be stuck using 2 remotes.. I'm looking again.
I purchased this item to listen to Audible.com programs on my digital player in the truck I drive. The Irock works great when its brand new, it just lays on the seat next to you and plays away. The problem I've found is the more you handle the device (changing batteries, moving from place to place) the more chance you have of the wires breaking at the point where the cord goes into the main body of the device. Everytime the cord is flexed the wires get weaker until they break right where they are soldered onto the circuit board. Also if you use rechargeable alkaline batteries as I do, plan on changing batteries every 4 hours or so constant use. Also if you're not careful when you put it in your pocket or other purse or bag, whatever - the button is easy to press and it runs your battery down. If these problems could be fixed this would be a great product.
don't waste your money. This is the first time I've been very unhappy with Amazon -- bad product and I've missed the return window so it goes into the trash instead.The cord fall far short of the 20' advertised. The sound quality is terrible. I can barely hear unless sound is cranked all the way up.
When I received this new battery, in its original packaging, it was nearly dead. Apparently, old stock is not rotated at this vendor and the shelf life of this product had elapsed.
This camera got great reveiws and seemed to fit the bill for what I was looking for, but when I hooked it up, the field of vision was only my driveway. That isn't gonna help me much for home security. I called Swann and they told me to get a clear wide angle lense. After calling every place in the phone book and on the internet, I gave up and sent the camera back. All the lenses out there are red tinted, not clear. I wish you luck finding the right lense if you have bought or are thinking of buying this camera.
I got this router for the usb part and never thought I would have trouble with the wireless signal. I have my notebook in the same room and could not get a full signal out of the router. I went back to my Netgear router and the signal was excellent. Not with the Linksys. It was just good. Went to another room and the signal was very low.I took the router back.
I purchased these ink cartridges and they ruined the printer. It will not print or scan or anything. An error message comes up and it is unable to clean after installing these cartridges.
I purchased the COBY CX CD646 Super Slim CD player with 60 second Asp and car kit.I wish I could tell you that it worked well, but I cannot get it to work at all. As far as I can tell the cord to the cigerette lighter does not work. I have not had the time to return or communicate the problem. I am not positively sure that the power cord is the problem but I don't have to skills to test anything else. I did try a different power cord and it worked for another type of settup. I am not sure how to return the cord, or should I just send the whole mess back?
I've been going through webcams trying to find one that works well, is network ready and costs less than $300.The D-Link DCS-900 does work but the automatic brightness control is constantly changing the picture brightness. It's fine if you're just looking at the picture but when you use a motion sensing capture program, you constantly get false motion triggers.Doesn't work for me.
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.
Bought these for use in my Phillips 765 cd-r Home Audio Recorder, which will NOT use these disc's, even though the item description says that the disc's were made with home audio recorders in mind. They don't work in my cd-r recorder, they might not work in yours either. Be Careful....
I thought I was smart to think I could get this thin video cable to run under my rug for my cable box. Sad to say I was not so smart after all. It's a pain setting up new cable service to begin with, but having it not work because of this cable that I went out of my way to buy makes it worse. Don't waste your money, the cable technician laughed at me when he compared this video cable to his.
If it looks to good to be true, it is. What a rip off, you think you are getting a great deal on the ink cartridges only to find out you are paying for very little ink and a whole lot of 4 x 6 that you will never use because you will run out of ink after 20 photos..come on HP print the information on the box.
A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. This is the macbook's weakest link. Not only does this render your macbook obsolete but it will fry you whole computer. Very important to back up your files. Mac should offer a fix for this but with Jobs on the ropes they probably don't care anymore.
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 is my second electronics product from Amazon that was packed loose in the box.Unfortunately Amazon completely ignored the fact that this product is very sensitive to shock and packed it with just a touch of packing material. The product was loose in the box, bobbing all over.For now I have gingerly installed the drive, but if it fails it will be Amazon's sloppy handling.Mind you I pay Amazon for prime membership and related handling fees.I strongly urge people to stay away from ordering electronics product from Amazon. They are apparently trying to save some money by skipping the packing material. It will increase the likelihood that your electronics products will FAIL MORE EASILY and MORE OFTEN.Do not Buy Electronics from Amazon !!!
We've had this printer about three years, and it has not been a good purchase. First, the network card in the printer did not work. Unfortunately, I discovered this problem after the warranty expired, so to make it reachable via the network I had to run print jobs through the computer to which it was attached until I finally broke down and purchased a print server several weeks ago.Second, print quality is horrible. Large blocks of color end up with faded vertical stripes. I don't know if it's time to replace the drum, but it's been doing this for a long time. We only have about 6,100 pages on this thing, so it shouldn't be worn out.The menu system is also incomprehensible - this printer has probably the worst on-board interface I've ever seen. The documentation is terrible. Two pages of information in about 30 different languages.We're shopping for a new printer and staying as far away from the Konica-Minolta brand as possible. The money we spent on this one? I call it the Stupid Tax.
I don't know how this keyboard gets as many good reviews as it got. If you do the math its 3.8 stars (Amazon pads the reviews by rounding up). This keyboard frequently skips characters wile typing making using it a chore. I have tried 2 different USB ports with no change and the receiver is only 3.5 feet away. Also the track ball is unusable due to skipping around probably due to the same issue that make it skip characters. I have fixed about 15 errors in this review due to the problem - maddening!!!
Installed in printer. Paper jams. Bad cartridge. Threw out. Did not contact company for replacement. Just ordered from another company.
This is a product I'd have returned if I thought I could do any better for the price, but it looks like I probably wouldn't and it's better than the broken, old clock radio it's replacing. Cosmetically it's not very attractive; the black-and-white look is clunky without being retro or even ironic. Controls for brightness and volume are in the far back of the chassis, making these adjustments inconvenient when I'm in bed struggling to set things up properly. The radio is a weak, crude analog setup that does not pick up most of the (large, powerful) stations I listen to. But the variable snooze is a nice feature, the numbers are easy to read, and I like having two alarms. No battery backup; an input for mp3 players is strangely placed in the front of the chassis (where volume control by rights ought to be). Far from a perfect product but perfection is rarely purchased for this price.
let me keep this as short as possible.The ipod classic is seriously flawed.Even after the first software update, that made the slow click-wheel more responsive,its still frustrating to operate.The biggest annoyance is the frequent crashing.Mine freezes/crashes daily!!!i've never had to reset an ipod so many times before(this is my third ipod).My primary reason for getting the 160 gig, was so i could store most of my music in a loseless format.I cant belive apple put this product out, with so many pimples and warts.
I purchased the Planon DocuPen Pen Scanner directly from the product's website a couple of years ago for someone at work who I provide admin support to. The item that arrived appeared used and was slightly scratched in some areas. I did not use the scanner very much but found that it was not very easy to maneuver while trying to scan; I also agree with it being poorly made.I'm currently looking for a handheld scanner that will allow me to better scan bulky items such as textbooks...I am glad that I read the reviews as it appears the product isn't being made any better today than it was two years ago.
I was conned by so many good reviews about this product and forked out SGD 80 for it. The sounds were really soft and at times very harsh. It is poorer than the SGD 20 oem earphones I bought, and much much poorer than my default earphones bundled with my NZ90 Clie PDA. Complete waste of $$$!!
GPS part is great, works well, touch screen is very sensitive, display is sharp, controls are intuitive and route calculation is quick. MP3 player and Bluetooth work like they are supposed too. POI database is reasonable but not extensive. Windshield suction cup does not stick very well, comes off midst of driving.MSN Direct part is hit and miss and does not work consistently. MSN FM receiver is built into the vehicle power charger which is supposed to power and charge the unit while driving; but it does not do that. I have to bring it inside to charge on the AC outlet. Battery life is 6 hours and if you are on a long driving day, you are out of luck, as recently happened to me in LA. After working for about 30 minutes or so MSN Direct will lose connection. GPS gives an error message that FM receiver is not connected even though all the cables and connections are in place. But Microsoft works on a different paradigm, that things do not work all the time!Unfortunately, I am beyond the return period, otherwise I would trade it for Nuvi 660. Or look at Navigon 7100 which provides lifetime of free traffic. My advice is not to buy Nuvi 680, instead look at these 2 and other alternatives.
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.
With the recent purchase of the Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia Headphones with Closed Type Design. I confirmed the fact I don't like a canal type of headphone. This paticular pair would not stay in your ear, decreasing the sound quality, and sometimes completely falling out. Although this product came with some replacment buds in different sizes it came with only one each, what good is that. Ear bud headphones are a gamble, it's like buying underwear. You never know how they will fit until you get home to try them on, and then no one else will want to try them on. I guess I'll have to stick with the reliable giant cans until some comes up with a comfortable, good sounding pair of ear buds.
This adaptor works, but it has extremely poor signal strength and a very slow data rate. It sits next to a laptop, and the laptop has a good, fast connection, but this has a poor connection and is extremely slow. It was a good way to get a cheap wireless connection, but now that I want to use my computer as a file server I have to buy another wireless adaptor.
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?
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!!!!
Hello Amateur Astronomers,Purchased the little Gem at Service Merchandise in Illinois, back in Feb, 02. What I did not like about this Go To scope was Star Guide hand control and that chinsy battery pack. (watch the frail wires, they break off the terminals.)First, the Star Guide hand controller is very complicated to figure out. For example, when first turned on it reads &quot;custom&quot;What is custom? Custom means the kind of scope. The instructional manual then reads if your telescope doesn't function properly, then go to the menu (#3) and scroll down to the correct model. Listing custom again and 3 other choices. Oh, those many addendums! One addendum to the manual advises you just skip everything and be sure to use &quot;auto align&quot; citing a two star alignment. Another addendum then reads it it not advisable to use this method since you have to know the stars names and location. Well, guys, what other method is there?Be careful, though, the little battery pack that powers the 114 is not built into the scope. I don't know how many times my scope wrapped the rubber coated wire around the tripod and into the mount. My advise is to velcro the Vinyl covered pack to the fork mount, and get the wires (which are black) out of the way.Another gripe I had was switching observing locations. Finding stars at the first location, the scope functioned properly, however, for some reason, it didn't like Dansforth Illinois. Even though I picked kankankee as the nearest city, it just wouldn't point to anything, not even Venus. I suspect someone forgot to program other terrestial locations in the hand controllers database. So my advise is to load the proper latitude and longitute into the controller if you're going to switch observing sites. Oh, and those poor blotes in Ohio, well Ohio, and all its cities, are listed under the State of South Dakota? Also Tasco is not honoring its warranties, since, as I understand it is going under.
I bought this radios with great expectations. The small size and big range were very appealing.First, the sound quality was terrible; you could barely understand person on the "other" side. It was worse when compared side by side with a radio from a popular brand.Then (right after the warranty expired, ofcourse) one of the two radios gave up. I called Audiovox for service and the cost of repair was about 70% of the cost of the new one. They were both thrown away.I gave one extra star, just because I still believe that the concept of slim radios is worth pursuing.
It suck badly. Every week or so the print quality goes to hell. There are blank lines across the letters, font 5+, cause it didn't print that part. So you need to clean the nozzel and realign the headers. Doing the clean and realignment kill ink levels! I don't even use this printer that often! I use it like once a month or sporatically. 6 months gone by with no usage, I clean the nozel and realign and started to use it for the next several days and sure enough the print quality goes to hell and I have to do the stupid nozel/realign tools. There goes my ink.After a while, I told myself, "Hey, it ain't that bad it's because it's an inkjet." Well, my parent's HP doesn't do that. Anyway, after a year the printer can't really retrieve the paper from the paper tray anymore. It would get it cram or suck the paper in crooked so when I get the prints it's all a bit slanted.Fine I can live with this. After several more months the paper jams, the thing gave out on me. I was printing some guitar tab. Got one paper in and printed out slanted, nice, one more paper to go. Nope, it took the paper half way in and got stuck as it continue to print over and over at the same spot. Once it's done printing, it complains about paper being stuck. I pulled the paper out and try to reprint the second part of my guitar tab, "Grk! BAM!", it croaked. Seriously, open up the printer and you know what? It printer's head can't move across anymore. It's trying to hit the wall of the printer... Usually the printer head suppose to move left and right so it can print stuff across the paper, mine is stuck. It's complaining about call for service and it won't let me use the scanner. Several minutes later, fingers filled with ink from trying to fix this junk, I'm on Amazon typing this review.Epson. Crap quality. My only assumption is that the crappy plastic gears gave up after dozen of paper jam caused by it stupid paper tray. Yes, dozens, not hundreds but dozens. Epson also have crappy Linux driver.Bottom line. Crappy plastic gears/parts that breaks. Instead of saving ink you'll end up forking more and more money for ink cause of constant demand for nozzel and head adjustment/cleaning/alignment. Buy something else!
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.
I have always used touch lamps by my bed for the ease of turning on/off the light before falling asleep and getting up in the middle of the night. The only problem I had with regular touch lamps is that on the occasions I fell asleep with the light on, the brightness from under the lamp would glare in my eyes when turning at night and wake me. This little uplight is perfect! There is no bright glare shining down. And it uses a regular light bulb, so it can be bright enough to light up the room or read with, yet the dim light is low enough for ambiance. It has a very nice appearance and was even larger than I expected it to be (to my liking).Very nice product!EDIT: This lamp stopped working about two months ago. I thought it was a bad light bulb so tried a few new ones. No success. Dropped 5 stars to 2 stars for short useful life. I think a year and a half is a little to short for a lamp. :( Too bad cuz it's such a pretty one.
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.
This didn't work at all. Didn't even turn on. I am returning it and will not be purchasing any more electronics from this website.
My first transister radio in the early 60s had better sound than this product. Doesn't matter if your playing a CD or listening to AM or FM, it's horrible. Light is too bright, lighting up the entire bedroom. The only thing that earned it a 1 star is a) I couldn't give it less and b) it was easier to set up and program than the LAST one I bought (but that isn't saying much at all). It's going back to Best Buy and I'm going to look for something here on Amazon that other buyers have been happy with.
the product that was sent to me does not work. I wrote the seller twice and have not had any response from. I expect more from people who deal with Amazon. I am very put out by this.
I thought this was a great idea. Now I wish I hadn't bought it. It is very slow, sometimes I have to wait up to 30 seconds for the drive folder to open once I click on it. If you didn't read the fine print, you have to install software on every computer that you want to access the SC101, then you have to attach the drives. It isn't like having a network drive that you just attach. I thought this device would help me reduce power consumption by turning off my server, but I am seriously thinking about moving back to the server.
After I bought this camera, I searched all over for the a/c adapter to save on batteries. Well they don't make one. I bought this to sell stuff on ebay, wanting to take alot of pictures at once. But the batteries soon die and I have to wait till they recharge. I had to go out and buy a battery recharger to have another set ready when one dies. The batteries last only a short time even being lithium. I wish I had taken it back. It also doesn't sit right on the dock and I have to keep fixing it and checking to be sure it is charging. It was easy to install and it does take very nice pictures, but all the other inconviences is not worth it.
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.
It looked good in the box but after hooking it up to my 2-way radio i soon realized it's a joke. You can hear people through it but couldn't talk through it. I had to unplug the mic if I wanted to talk to anyone. 100% waste of $20. I would return it but my luck with getting my money back when I return something isn't good since I never do. Save your $20 and buy something else.
I ordered 10 pieces for 10 pennies plus 5 dollars "shipping and handling". I only received one piece. I was not charged for the other 9 pieces. It seems to me the "listed price" is deceiving. They will not sell you more than one piece. They are using the shipping and handling to compensate for the price of the product. That is why they will not sell you more than one piece. The want their "shipping and handling".
Please read reviews on the white version of this product for details on iPod problems.
The keyboard is not good. It makes a lot of noise when I push the button. And one of the bracket on the back broke the first day I received it.
Well my remote came with a dead battery, which means it didn't work out of the box of course. Once I drop the cash for a new battery it works as promised, so my rating is for the "stale" condition of the product, not its performance.
It is the worst shower radio i've ever had. It doesn't get any reception on the AM stations and the FM stations you can bearly understand.
I work out and run frequently and these headphones were a waste of my money! If you push on the bottom accidently, it will reset all your stations, which will take about 10 mins to reprogram. Then, the ear phones don't work for very long. One doesn't work at all, and the other is full of static! Do not recommend!
I've owned the m505 and I was disapointed by the backlight on the display being so dim. I use to use my Casio E125 as a flashlight (limited to 4-5 ft) in the dark. The software bundle is pale at best and the unit itself is too light (you cant tell if you have it with you or not). As far as the SD slot is concerned its a complete waste of time and palm should concentrate on the &quot;standard&quot; expandable slot on the bottom and making addons or sleeves for it.
Spend 3 hours trying to sync my dvd player,my cable box, my tv, my dvd recorder with he harmony remote. Tried everything but could not get it to work. Reasonably fast refund.
I thought the sound was terrible and they are uncomfortable and they dont isolate sound at all. I bought a different pair a week after receiving these
This DVD player gave a no-disc error the first time that I used it. I put a DVD in, it said LOAD for about 2 minutes, then the NO-DISC error came up. Dont think this is a worthwhile buy. For a little more money, you can buy something a lot better.
Like others I bought this lamp to match an older lamp that I bought at Target which I love. THIS IS NOT A TOUCH LAMP! This lamp looks exactly like my other lamp but it has an off/on switch. I suppose I will keep it but Amazon needs to update this listing so buyer beware!
This Maxtor 160GB hard drive worked pretty well for about one year. The speed was good and the storage space was a good value for the money. However, the drive started braking down just one month after the warranty expired. Whenever I turned it on, it started to screech extremely loudly. After a while, many of the files became unreadable. If all you need is cheap temporary storage, this hard drive may be a good deal. On the other hand, I suggest you look somewhere else for reliable, long-term file storage.
in both, wideangle and telephoto, you cannot see a clean image. in the farest position of the wideangle you will see complete black all the corners and in the telephoto if you don't zoom, the image will not be rectangle, it is circular. i think the problem is the connector. as i live in other country. i cannot return it, I lost my money.
I've had this mouse for about a month...use it with my Mac G4 at home...and I'm exhausted. It feels very nice in the hand and I really like the scrolling ball feature (hence the 2 stars), but it's just not predictable. Sometimes it glides along smoothly, most other times it tracks across the monitor like you're mousing over pebbles. I've tried a number of different surfaces: desktop (light woodgrain); smooth, medium gray fabric mouse pad; mouse pad made specifically for optical mice (better than the other two) and I have even tried picking the thing up and shaking it to knock it into submission--to no avail. It still lags and I have a hard time honing in on an object to select it (or to check a box or pick up a puzzle piece in a jigsaw puzzle...)I use Photoshop and other mousing intensive apps all day at work and at home and I need a mouse that is precise (for silhouetting, etc.). This just isn't it. You shouldn't have to think about mousing when you're doing it, it should just happen--immediately and smoothly, corded or cordless. And a "newer" technology should work better that a gummed up "old" tracking ball mouse!Maybe it doesn't like my older Mac. Maybe it's the bluetooth adapter. Whatever it is, it's not working...I'll be trying the Logitech MX1000 next. It has a recharging base and is Laser (instead of optical). I'm hoping the higher price will translate into better performance.
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 .
Worked just fine until almost exactly one year after I got it, then it just died for no apparent reason. Tried reinstalling drivers, and on different PCs, but it's dead.
Strapped for cash, I've been forced to stick with this player for a couple years. The player has indeed taken lots of knocking around, but I have two complaints:1) There is background hum behind all my music. You can really hear it between songs and during quieter passages. Because of this, I couldn't use it to listen to electronic books because the hum was so darn loud and annoying. An email to Rio tech support asking about this was ignored, which really cheesed me off. Their support is awful.2) The wires to the earbuds broke during the second use. I've had duct tape on them for the last two years, but they permanently gave out the other day (something broke in the connector where even tape could not help).
DVD player worked fine for a short period. Suddenly it stop producing the picture. I tried S video connection etc. Nothing works. Even I followed pressing the IP button it did not work. APEX do not provide any useful FAQ for this probelm. I do not recommend any one to spend even $10.00 for Model AD2600. Hope someone will send me some advise how to correct this.
After buying a new notebook with Vista on it I found this gizmo that advertized itself as someting that would make it a snap to move files from my Windows XP unit. It never happened. After 2 frustrating days I finally resorted to making cdrs to move the files. When I e-mailed the tech department at Belkin, their response was that I needed send an e-mail to another department. No more Belkin stuff for me! Instead of buying this thing, take the money you might have spent and bury it the backyard. The results will be the same.
This flimsy film bubbles up and makes the screen fuzzy. Stay away and don't waste your money.
I bought this product with great expectations and enthusiasm. I brought it home, hooked it up, and only 30 minutes later , yes, only 30 minutes later I heard two 'clicks' coming from the amp and everthing stopped. I couldn't believe my eyes that it broke down on the very first day and the very first moments that it operated. I tried to contact the support team of the producer and so far I have not been able to get any positive support. They only keep asking useless questions and that's it. I wanted to return the product and no answer at all. I have lost 100 dollars with this junk so anybody better keep your wallets away from these guys.
If you are looking for a router, do yourself a favor and don't be swayed by the Belkin reputation and cheap price of this product. I have liked Belkin products for years and think that the company has a great reputation for building solid products that don't over-complicate easy tasks. Where networking is concerned, I have a very basic grasp of how it works. Where computers are concerned, I have a very strong knowledge of what it takes to make a great computer and how to build it piece by piece. When I was looking for a router, I came across this Belkin component and thought that thier reputation for building a solid, simple product would mean that this was the router for me. I was wrong. The set up of this router is simple and connecting any router isn't difficult, but this product just simply doesn't work consistantly. One day it works, one day it doesn't. I have a simple need of this unit and that is to connect two computers in my house to my DSL modem. It does this job, but only when it wants to. Let me tell you, there is nothing more frustrating than turning on your computer, opening your browser and seeing the "cannot display page" message because today your router has decided not to let you in. The router worked the day before, but it just doesn't feel like working today. It just does this once in awhile, maybe it will let me in tomorrow... In the meantime, do yourself a favor and don't by this product. Buy the Linksys, Netgear or SMC.
This drive has ended up being more trouble than it's worth. It' works ok *most* of the time, but when I was on XP the drive would randomly suddenly pretend to windows that it has no files (easily gets you scared). Disconnecting the drive and reconnecting it fixes temporaly. Also sometimes the harddisk never sleeps, and stays spinning at a high-rate all the time, unless unplugged from the machine.I recently upgraded to a new vista machine, and hoped that the issues with the drive would cease, but now I just get blue-screens complaining about usb or ieee power management. I've definitely pinned this down to the drive, as i never get this issue with it plugged in.All in all, I recommend staying away from this drive. As soon as I can I'll be buying a replacement and copying all my data from this drive to the new one, as I no longer trust this drive holding my data.
Read most of the reviews and decided to take a chance with a low priced item. The progressive scan option simply didn't work. When turned on, the picture was split in 1/2 in separate parts of my HDTV, and in black and white only.The menu navigation was cumbersome and really hard to get used to. My suggestion is to go to APEX's home page, and download the manual before you buy this item. If you can easily understand the manual, (and you don't receive a defective unit) then you'll have no problems with this unit.The remote control was strange to say the least. The usual 'enter' button was not near the directional buttons, so when you scroll through the DVD menu or the DVD player menu you have to constantly look for the enter button located among 10 other similar sized buttons. It's a small thing, but it drove me insane.
I bought it as I was traveling to Croatia and wanted a rugged, waterproof GPS.I discovered after buying it that the maps were very expensive ($300). And Garmin does all it can to prevent open source mapping applications from accessing the internals of their devices. So I used it without a map.It would at least help me get back to my hotel every night.The warranty on the unit is only 1 year. This is absurdly short for a premium priced product.The keypad failed on my unit shortly after the warranty expired. After a 25 minute wait on the phone for customer service (that's service?) the woman on the phone informed me that the cost to swap my unit for a functional gps would be $150!!!!!That is WAY more than half the amount I payed for the the unit in the first place.I took meticulous care of this GPS. For example, the plastic is still attached to the LCD screen to prevent scratches! Yet it failed.I have never owned a Garmin product before and am now very dubious about their quality control.And I am extremely unhappy with their customer service. I plan on spending a great deal of time and effort getting out the word on their customer service.Patrick
I bought this TV in December of 2005, what a mistake!! It has the most horrible sound of any TV set I have ever heard and the picture goes out for no reason. It makes distorted rattling sounds frequently which is very annoying and my picture (just like many victims of this televison)goes black and has to be turned off for a bit and turned back on to get it to work(sometimes that doesn't work). Contacting service from Philips is a joke they will have nothing to do with you, especially when it comes to complaining about this TV. THEY EVEN ADMIT THAT THE TV IS FAULTY AND SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED. I also made the mistake of buying a Philips Audio Jukebox MP3 and it also turned out to be a lemon. Philips is gone to HELL and their products are horrible. I used to be a big fan of Philips but I SWEAR NOT TO BUY ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM THEM. Don't make the same mistakes I made...BUY PANASONIC. As far as everyone else happy with the set, just remember; MANY PEOPLE SMOKE THEIR WHOLE LIVES AND NEVER GET CANCER, IT'S JUST THE CHANCE YOU TAKE.
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!
I set up the WR100 on one side of my house and it said check reception and did not alarm when we had tornado alarms sounding in the area. I moved it 20' to another window in the house and the check reception has not shown up but I'll have to wait to see if it works. I had another WR100 that just stopped working after just over a year. Of course the warranty was expired, it wouldn't even pick up weather radio/dead!
The display is dim & hard to see/read. Back light is not very bright. Tried replacing batteries (twice) still no improvement in the display. Returned the unit one day after receiving.
I decided to try the card for the excellent price, despite some poor reviews. I figured that it would either work or not, and if it didn't I'd get a refund. I was surprised to find that some hardware devices worked fine with the card, while one new hardward device (a video converter) did not work properly (when I replaced this card with a better one, the video converter worked fine). Seems like a risky card to have in one's system.
I was also confused and thought that this was a CDR and ordered it -- the write up isn't clear enough about that.
The earphones sounded good in the ear, good bass/mid/treble, and they do block outside noise well. The weird thing those is that they create noise because now you can hear your breathing, heartbeat and while running this is VERY annoying. For light gym workouts they are ok, but not for heavy cardio. I also felt that I had a real hard time running any distance and would constantly sweat while I had them in. I talked to my running club about this, and they said it's probably because they are blocking your ear from regulating your internal body temp. So basically my ear thinks it's like 110 degrees out, and kicks my body temp up as well. All I know is that I could barly run a 10K with them in, and the next time I ran, I did the 10K training run, no problem at all.For me they were just too weird and I also didn't like how isolated they made you feel. I'm going back to my old favorite, a new pair of Koss Portapro's and for at home Grado Sr-80's(...)
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.
This item works as promised, for the most part. I bought it to work with my Sony Clie UX-50. The concept was sound and the mapping software for my Clie is topnotch, especially the 3D aspect, very nice. Also the accessories, I.E. the mounts and brackets, etc. are great. Also, the GPS unit itself grabs the satellites right now (quickly). But........... the weak link is the bluetooth (link)redundant, however, after just a few minutes of navigation, it would without fail(or actually with fail) drop the bluetooth connection. I have yet to figure out if the problem lies with the Navman unit or my Clie? So I navigate in 3D bliss for about 3 or 4 minutes and then the bluetooth connection drops off and then I reset, wait for the GPS to come back online and then I navigate again until I lose bluetooth again(Yadi,Yada,Yada). I would be curious to know if anyone else has this problem with other PDA's including other Sony products and or any PDA with bluetooth? If so, let me know? (zuhoskp@aol.com)
Beware - version 4 is not compatible with TIVO. I didn't bother to read the reviews before I ordered so now have a paperweight. Several others have pointed out that this item will not work with TIVO
The unit worked like a charm. But after just one year, the touch screen totally not responding. Found many on the internet having the same problem.
My husband and I had a wonderful (but used) moniter with our first child, but wanted a new one for our second. We registered for this one after looking at all of the ones at babies r us and target, price ranges vs. features. This one looked like the best for the money. WRONG! It only works half of the time, which is horrible when I can't even hear my baby crying through the receiver. It can only be turned on to about 20% power because anything higher will give a loud screaching or scratchy static sound. Once my 2 year old had turned off the base but the receiver was one and it picked up a dog barking down the street?!?! I did save the packaging and will return this monitor asap, IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY!! Babies r us has one that is less than $20 that works well, it's our backup at grandma's and may just come home with us next time.
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)
I am a huge Sony fan, so when I thought I'd like to try sound isolating earbuds, I read the reviews and chose these for there supposed sound. I'd also purchased a set ofSkullcandy INK'D Earbuds - Dark Grey. The Skullcandy INK'D buds DO have two issues--they don't label L&R; and when the wires are jostled, the sound is conducted to the earbuds, probably due to the heavier wire than in the Sonys--but otherwise the Skullcandy buds, blow the Sonys away. These Sony earbuds have a very thin, anemic sound. The Skullcandy buds, on the other hand, come close to sounding like real headphones. The Sonys are going back and I'm getting two more sets of INK'D.
I'm having a hard time finding floppies to feed this thing. I tried Staples, Walmart, Target, and Costco. None of them carry floppies anymore.
I will never buy any product from Toshiba ever again. I have two gigabeats (one for me one for s.o.), well now I have one because the other has completely ceased to function. I obviously bought them at the same time because no one would get a second once you've seen these. These are shoddy untested prototypes sold as working models, for example: if you ever let the battery charge run fully out, it forgets what time it is and has to have the time painstakingly reset, and the controls go haywire (in my case any time it needs recharging the button gets stuck on "up" so if I want to do anything at all other than turn the volume up really loud, like play a song for example, I have to put the gigabeat on 'hold' and use the remote to control it - if it can't be done on the remote it can't be done on my gigabeat). The gigabeat room software routinely crashes or freezes in mid transfer, and system monitor shows it using 99% of my CPU when it stalls so it's obviously a bug. To make matters worse Toshiba has made it nearly impossible to contact them in any way about your gigabeat, and when you do speak to someone they are hands down the worst tech support I have ever seen for any product anywhere, both in complete technical incompetence "you should probably reinstall windows if gigabeat room is crashing" to general condescending 'screw the customer' attitude.
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).
I got this the other day from Amazon, it was one of their re boxed units for $39.99. Luckily I didn't pay more for this. I trust Sony so hopefully it will last for awhile. The description said minor damage to packing box...this unit is warped/bowed on the top. I am using this in a garage so I will just keep it as there are no more $39.99 ones left. Sure wish Amazon would have been truthful with their description. I did try playing one CD and it worked fine. Hopefully it will last for awhile.
Bought 2 cables, quick shipping. I needed longer cords from my computer to my desktop LG Flatron monitors.After connecting the cables, I noticed noise on the screen, and the occasional screen flicker.Isolating the cables away from other power cords and network cords did not help.YMMV, be sure to keep the packaging ready in case you need to return them.
I bought this print server several years ago to use at work with an HP G85 all-in-one. We wanted to be able to print/scan/fax over network from several computers.At first, we were able to print and scan over network, but any attempts at network faxing failed with a device communication error. Test faxes spooled ok, but there seemed to be some kind of communication problem with the fax hardware, and the documents got queued. The HP Director software waited on timeouts when I tried to apply changes to fax settings also.I looked all over the HP tech support forums, Deja-News, and several mailing-lists, and found that other people had the same problems, but nobody had any solutions. HP tech support sent many people on wild goose chases trying to resolve the problem.Finally, I tracked the problem down to an SNMP timeout that took place whenever there was an attempt to fax over network. This was a bug that showed up if you changed the default community string from &quot;Public&quot; to some other value.Since we are on a University network and exposed to hackers, we didn't want to leave this &quot;password&quot; set to the default value. I finally had to change this setting back to the well known default value to make things work.It took several weeks to solve this problem. After I got everything working, I posted the solution to the HP tech support forums so that others wouldn't have to waste their time and money like I did.When I logged back on to the forums to check if the solution worked for other people, I was shocked and disappointed to find that the HP moderators had censored my posts by deleting them. I found out later that HP has a reputation for doing things like this when the situation reflects badly on them.HP hardware may be good, but it's of no use if their software doesn't work. I'll NEVER NEVER NEVER buy HP again unless I have abolutely no other option.Norman.
(I have the 320 disk capacity model, which is the same as this one)Citygear, also known as Targus has ruined over $6080 worth of my dvds.After just filling up the last slot of my case, i play one of the older dvds i had put in it and found it froze and ultimately couldn't be played. I look at the disk, and notice a small round curve of blotches of smudge/scratches on the top of the disk. I look at my other disks, and notice to my horror... all my disks have this same round scratchy edge. I try and play a few of them.. and they are all messed up. Most of my disks are burned copies, and even the authentic dvds have the scratches and cannot play.I know for a fact the top plastic flap is what has ruined my disks, as every time you take a dvd out or in the top flap scratches at the top of the disk. I even tested this with a perfect, non-scratched new dvd-r, and after taking it in and out it had the same markings. I've looked at different reviews from citygear/targus cd holders and found people are having the same problem.You have no idea how upset i am.. I am NEVER, EVER buying from this company again. All my movies are destroyed, and movies are my life. I feel like killing myself. Do yourself a favor, and please, please never buy this cd/dvd case.
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.
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.
Well it is not even heavy enough to be a paper weight... Can you believe a simple point-and-shoot camera would be hard to use, this one is. Don't waste your time, I have gotten better photos by throwing some ink at a piece of paper. Oh and don't try to connect it to your PC, becuase just making a simple flash drive would be too easy, why don't we make propietery software instead. Bottom line: NO
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 did not realize that this card does not come with a card holder so it can be used in most cameras.
This is a nice little camera, and the video quality is excellent. However, I cannot recommend it because the video editing software is from Roxio. Canon clearly states that they do not provide product support for the software. Roxio also avoids supporting the software - if you have a problem, they will allow you to call tech support for $40, or they will kindly sell you an upgrade for $39.95. I have been trying, unsuccessfully, for 6 weeks to get an unlock code from them to allow me to use the software. For some reason, when I installed the software and registered it as instructed, I never received back an unlock code, so the software is useless. Roxio obviously made a piggyback deal with Canon in order to force people into buying their "upgraded" product. Roxio simply ignores e-mails.
The battery which I received was not a Sony Battery. It was manufactured by a third party and did not fit well in the battery slot. The battery was not able to be charged in my laptop. The battery was returned to the seller.
I just recieved my Garmin GPS 60CSx and after some help from Garmin, the help was good, installed the Topo 2008 for the Southeast.I live on a Lake which is over 200 acres and has been in the area and a part of the Geography here in the Alpharetta,GA area since around 1980.So, where is the lake? its not on the map, yet it has been here for 25 years. All the map shows is a stream that runs through the area.If this map is this poor, its not going to help me go where I need to go. This is in a word unacceptable!
The headband broke in 2 places after a few months of usage. Even though the sound you hear is fairly good, it is not worth the money.
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
This charger seemed like it fit the bill, however the plug fit very tightly to my Garmin Nuvi 255. After our trip, removing the plug from the back of the Garmin unit resulted in a broken charger, plastic housing fell off, and the metal tip is still stuck in the Garmin! Removing this will inevitably involve pliers... Unfortunately, I believe the charger is now shot. Hopefully the Garmin is okay!
Received the item, took me a while until I could understand the set-up instructions. The first DVD I put into the slot would not record and apparently got hung up inside when I tried to eject it. Could never get it out.
I purchased this so I could improve the signal I received on a new AM radio. I tryed it on several radios and it did not improve the signal one bit. I did return the item and was promply given a refund.
The first subwoofer died (no sound) after 6 days. Remember, the sub powers all the speakers in this system. I sent it back to the company I bought it from and they were nice enough to take care of "Klipsch's faulty product". They asked me if I would like a refund and like an idiot I said, "No, just send me another one". The replacement Klipsch system arrived and it played great for about 14 months and then NOTHING. No power from the sub! Same problem but now my warranty is up. Klipsh has a way of designing things to work just past the warranty. Shame on Klipsch for making such a shoddy product. Shame on me for asking for a replacement and getting burned twice. Heed all these warnings my friends. I would buy used speakers at a garage sale before I would buy another Klipsh product. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
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.
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.
Case Logic has, I'm afraid, lost its way depending on its prior reputation and not producing good products anymore. I wasted my money buying two of these cases. I don't trust any of Amazon's posted measurements after buying dozens and dozens of products so I don't even look anymore. I purchased this 72 CD case because I wanted smaller more convenient cases rather than buying bulky larger 200+ CD cases. Well they evidently must use the same bulky case for all of their CD cases regardless of the number of sleeve inserts. This has a 2.5 inch wide backbone for the less than 1/2 thick CD sleeves. The other 2 inches is just air. What a waste! The CD sleeves are standard and apparently just glued onto the inside backbone not bound in any way. The cheap thin vinyl covering and light zipper material just added to a completely disappointing product. No more Case Logic for me.
I bought this camera just before Christmas, still have not gotten it to work, it is now almost March 2007. The customer support is very very poor, they hang up on you if you ask a technical question. The sofware that comes with the camera is useless unless you plan on using the camera within your network. I would stay away from this product at all cost. I have contacted customer support 8 x, still no luck, I get a different answer each time and they refuse to help if your product has to interface with a another brand of product. They tell you to contact the other manfacturer for help. Stay far away !!!!
The bigest prob with this webcam, it does not reside on Laptop screen ...! and I bought especially for my loptop :( otherwise resoluation is good enough :)
I found exactly the same situation that the previous reviewer. For two weeks this turntable performed flawlessly, But this passed week I noticed significant variations in speed. I contacted Sony and they notified me that I am eligible for a refurbished replacement, although they currently have none available. They indicated they would contact me with other options once I ship the unit back to them. I am hoping they will refund my money and I'll look elsewhere for a more reliable turntable. I though I got a lemon until I read the previous review.
I had great expectations for this product and I've been disappointed overall. I needed a simple solution to be able to put all of my video component boxes(cable, dvd) in a closet out of sight with my new flat screen TV. This product just is not reliable. This is a huge market opportunity for a company to produce a quality remote extender. This product is not it.The price was low and the satisfaction matched it.
Did I say cheap?You get less than what you paid for this camcorder.I bought it because it was going to cost $... after rebate. Now I know why it is so cheap.This thing is nothing more than a fancy webcam with firewire and usb connections that records on DV tapes.Believe me, all you get is webcam quality capture on DV tapes.The native resolution of the capture I bet is 352 x 240 (which is the same as VCD). You will not get DVD quality capture (720 x 480) with this camcorder.I have Adobe premiere 6.5 and used it to do live capture. This is how you see the full capability of the camcorder capture. If you record on tape, the manufacturer could say or you might believe that the issue is with the tape. So, doing live capture to your computer hard drive is the best way to test the camcorder.I did a series of capture 4:3 and 16:9 (widescreen) at DV settings of 720 x 480. The movies were awful as if I was using a netcam. In fact, this camcorder only takes slightly better picture than my netcam.This camcorder is meant for capturing movies for TV (since most TVs display at 320 x 240). It is not meant for high resolution capture. The movies looked barely OK on my TV, but just awful on my computers when viewed at full screen. The movies looked Ok if viewed in a small window on the computer just like they do on the TV. However, when you maximize the movies to full screen, you realize that they were captured at low resolutions.I spend two hours going through the settings and manual thinking that the camera was set for low resolution movie capture and that I could change it. That was not the case. For one, you have no option to change the resolution at which movies are captured. Two, the resolution you get is the camcorder's native and maximum resolution.The still picture of this camecorder as you might expect by now is just as awful. The maximum resolution for the pictures is 320 x 240 just about like the movie capture resolution.Finally the camera is cheaply constructed.My advice: skip this piece of ....I gave it two stars because it was cheap otherwise that would have been a zero star.
I have Windows 7. I had Windows XP before 7. Both operating systems I had pure hell getting the Montego Bay Turtle Beach sound card drivers installed. Time after time. I had the card installed in the computer, and the auto install could not see the card in the computer. I had several instances of this. It took a huge amount of effort to get the card to work properly. Every single time I had to re-install the card.It was very troublesome.On a side note, the card is quite good...when the drivers allow it to be. I point to the drivers as this cards weak link. If their programmers can improve the drivers...this card would fly
This is not a particularly great sounding set of speakers, but, hey, you don't get great sound for $49 (guess I caught them on sale). The intended use was to supplement the built-in speakers on my TV. One of the satellites developed an annoying rattle after being in use for a short while, so I discontinued using them, but am still using the subwoofer. The subwoofer adds a lot - a LOT - to the movie viewing experience. If you don't want to invest the money, or the space, for a regular surround sound setup, this is a good low-budget method to upgrade.
Comfort is tops, but I think I would go so far as to say the specs for this headphone are a lie. On none of the several players I use is there any change whatsoever (contrary to other phones) in the sound with changes in EQ (likewise for Koss' similar pair, by the way)--that's telling me that bass and treble are beyond the scope of what these can reproduce, and that's what my ears are telling me,too. Transparency is lacking, as well.They're much cheaper, and I know they don't have the glamor, but Sony's MDR-W08L phones deliver more sound for the $$$, though not at the same comfort level. I keep looking for (and buying) sealed in-ear phones that promise deliver better sound than the MDR-W08L for anything like a reasonable price, and I haven't found them yet. Look, the MDR-W08L costs peanuts--Sears has them for seven bucks in their stores. Buy a set and use them for comparison--see if you don't agree that they're hard to beat. These aren't the ones.
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.
We hooked this up and it worked for a day although we wern't happy with the picture. I thought maybe I could adjust it but the next day we had sound and no picture. We tried everything to try and get the picture back but even the DVD wouldn't work. It may have been something we changed by mistake but not only was there nothing to be found in the instruction book but no phone number to call for help. Thank goodness for Amazon. We returned it and within a few weeks had a full refund, including the return shipping. We finally went to Best Buy so we could look at the actual picture and bought one we were satisfied with. (Amazon didn't have the model we liked.) I would recommend that if you are going to buy a TV, particularly LCD, to check it out in person and see if you can order it from Amazon. There seems to be a lot of variation in picture quality, especially in the smaller size.
This product did not fit my 120GB or 80GB Zune. I spoke with BELKIN customer service directly and was informed that this product has been discontinued and in fact was designed to fit "1rst Generation" Zunes. So in less you have one of the very original produced Zunes. DON'T BUY IT!!!
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 used this for about 2 months then it broke completely. Wont charge any batteries at all.. What can I say, you get what you pay for, now I learned to get name brand stuff LOL
This microphone (if that's what you wanna call it) has to be the absolute worse product I have ever purchased in my entire life. You literally have to physically touch the music with your mouth with both hands cuffed around it and even then you still cant barely hear a thing even with volume on full blast. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. even if this item were a dollar I would say it isn't worth it!
I owned this player for just a few days before returning it. It was a decent player, EXCEPT for one thing - The Play/Stop/Skip Back/Skip Foward button is the size of a quarter! Yep, all four controls are on one small single button! This made the player impossible to accurately control while running on the treadmill at the gym. (I was pausing while trying to skip forward, etc) So - if you're into burning music onto CDs and will never need to control the unit while running - This might be for you. But if you need a good player for the gym - Check out the Phillips AZT3202. It works great and is less than half the price of this player!
Buying this protector is nothing but a waste of time and money. I personally bought mine when I purchased my Ipod Mini. To start off, it is difficult to put on your ipod and when you do manage to get it on, it is nearly impossible to get rid of the "screen bubbles" formed but the protective lining. It collects dirt and makes your Ipod look like junk. It also prohibits your use of the clip that came with your Ipod. Take it from me, this product is one you should pass on. Try taking a look at some of the other ones...you will not regret it.
This clip doesnt fit my Cobra Radar. The dimensions are not for every GPS; it should specify the brands this clip supports.
UPDATE 06/16/11 InstallerNet, to their credit, has quickly responded to my complaint and has contacted me and they are trying to rectify the situation. I will amend my review if it is merited.I needed to replace the failed audio system in my car and went to a high-profile online retailer who recommended InstallerNet, the purveyors of InstallCard. What a mistake. For all the horror stories, I would have been far better off going to a big-box retailer. InstallerNet, which claims a " network of more than 3,000 certified installation businesses" hooked me up with an outfit that has no online presence (after an alleged five or more years in business), no phone number, no street address. While the installer dispatcher advised me of an extra charge to install a Bluetooth adapter, the installer demanded more - in cash - to install another wiring harness they knew I also had. The installer, conveniently had no receipts for the cash payment.The radio worked after the installation - but not my warning chimes. My dashboard lighting may also have been damaged. The installer also didn't bother asking me where I wanted the Bluetooth adapter installed and put it in a clearly inconvenient location.Personally, I don't think InstallerNet delivers anything close to what they promise: referrals to "certified installation businesses to provide professional installation services for all types of consumer electronics, both in-vehicle and in-home. All of InstallerNet's installers are experts in their field and are the best installers in their local markets."The end result of having my installation performed by one of InstallerNet's "best" is a trip to my local car dealer to repair the damage.Do yourself a favor and avoid InstallerNet and its local installers.Jerry
I had DCS-900W from the same product line. It craped out after 9 months, and now I am on the fifth call to try to resolve the issue and get it shipped back. I don't know where their support is located, but the line quality is very bad, they ran the same drill over and over, but just don't want to issue you an order for you to ship back.This is the first D-Link product I own and probably the last. The resolution looks crappy even when it's new, and now it's totally dead, even reset won't work on it.
If you run Windows XP with service pack 2 you will want to run far and fast from this printer. The hardware itself is fine. The software that comes with it is a buggy mess. No newer version is available and HP doesn't seem to be able to fix the problems. The software won't uninstall and will corrupt your registry. I spent three hours manually removing all traces of it and it still won't reinstall properly. After a couple of weeks with this, I give up.
Received battery in plenty of time for use on our most recent vacation. Unfortunately, the battery which I bought as a spare did not charge. I informed Amazon and returned the product for replacement expecting to be notified where to send the replacement. Amazon automatically reordered the battery and sent it to the shipping address listed on the original order without checking with me first. Unfortunately, the shipping address used for this transaction is a vacation home and either the product is sitting at the door waiting to be stolen or rusting away in the rain. Rather than shipping a replacement automatically (and I did try to change the adress for the reorder only to be told it was to late), Amazon needs to check with the customer where to ship the replacement item. This is the first order that I have been unhappy with Amazon. It has soured my willingness to use Amazon in the future.
Right out of the box, it doesn't work. Printer allignment fails - talked to HP support, but their instructions don't work either. Tried following instructions in the manual, but the menus don't seem to agree with what I see on the screen. I'd like to send it back.
Forgetting the horrible idea of the U3 software installed on the drive, the retractable tip does not protect the drive. True it does retract the plug so that it will not bend or break off (and how often has anyone had that happen except when trying to remove it from a computer?) but IMHO the major 'risk' to the plug is for foreign materials to get into the plug and clog it up. Remember, that's why the cap was put there in the first place, to prevent pen tips, paper scraps and other briefcase or pocket debris from getting into the plug. Retracting the plug still leave it open to debris and other foreign materials such as liquids since the end is still open to air. I'd rather just cover the tip with the plastic cap which protects it just as well from bending and prevents foreign materials from getting stuck in the plug.
Mostly hate, it was not what it was supposed to be, cannot use it as a slave as advertised and cannot find any parts that would make it so. I had wanted the sb-600 and felt like I was getting a bait and switch. And as it was two years ago it sure wasn't $85.00!
I purchased this GPS because I use other Uniden products and at the time the price was attractive. 2-stars for a decent screen, but I've found more cons than pros.Pros - Bright, large, easy to read screen.Cons - Directions only guide you to a block (rather than specific address).Can zoom out only to 8 miles (you can't get a look at your progress on longer trips).Poor speaker which is hard to hear in some cars.Takes much longer to lock on satellites than Garmins we use at work.If Uniden wants to continue in the GPS market, they have some work to do. For a similar price, you can find much better options.
I bought this gun to measure my son's pitching speed. The first few months we had it, it worked OK (not great) where it measured the speed reliably about 6 or 7 times out of 10. But then, it started registering the speed less and less often. It got to the point where I could only get a reading 1 in 20. I sent it back to Bushnell for repair. They sent it back to me saying that nothing was wrong. It still continues to only register about 1 in 20. Obviously, this is a piece of junk.
Purchased this to replace a 12 year old basic machine that had received thousands of faxes over the years we've owned it. Worked for 2 weeks then started to report false jams, actually jam up and make a strange noise when printing. Going to give Brother one more shot with a replacement
There are two types of HDMI cables. There are "Standard (or Category 1) cables" and "High Speed (or Category 2) cables". High speed cables handle 1080p/24, 1080p/60 and 3D as well as higher resolutions. Standard speed cables handle lower bitrate items such as 1080i and 720p. Of course high speed can also handle 1080i and 720p.[...]HDMI cables are digital cables not analog cables. If a much cheaper high speed cable is sending all of the available bits between your components, adding a more expensive cable isn't going to add any more bits since you're already sending all of the bits. The 1's don't get any straighter and the 0's don't get any rounder with this cable.AudioQuest also sells a $2200 HDMI cable (39 feet long). Needless to say, this cable doesn't do anything that can't be done with a cable for $2150 less.This particular cable is less than 7' and does not even list "high speed" in its description. Other vendors have certified high speed cables for less than $10.AudioQuest and Monster both promise improvements in the A/V experience without any data to back these claims up except for the increased price. Beware...
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!
The Belkin easy transfer cable did not work. The first computer could not find the second computer.
I bought this for the sole purpose of streaming media (Music and Video) to an XBox360 over a hardwire gigabit ethernet network. Music streams fine. Video does not work at all. It can't even find video files on the device. The Media Server settings on the device describe otherwise. A support ticket unresolved to the fact that they acknowledge issues with video and the XBox 360. Official response: "I apologize, but I am unable to assist with issues relative to the XBox360. It is very likely that the problem is relative to how picky the 360 is about where it receives video from. Windows Media Center is the only medium by which it is allowed to stream video, and the videos very likely have to be on the computer serving the Media Center service."So, I can stream video from my non-Windows Media Center Apple Macintosh computer, but not a UPnP-Streaming NAS??? This is an unacceptable response. I refuse to purchase another LaCie product... ever.Hopefully I saved a few people from making the same mistake as myself.
I have two problems with this trackball that might not bother others. First, the left button cannot be programmed for a double click (which I am used to)and keep the right button as the usual right click. Kensington says one of the buttons must be "click" (single click). I have verified this with Kensington tech support. Secondly, and less of an issue, as others have reported the hand position over the mouse makes it very easy to accidentaly right click with your little finger. An annoyance.
I have an extensive vinyl collection and was very excited to receive this product. Unfortunately the cd player does not work and I will have to return it. The motor makes a whirring noise, and it does not read or play the cds. I read some other reviews where it actually ate some users' cds, It just seems very cheaply made, which is a shame considering it could be a really great piece. I contemplated keeping it just to use the record player, but even that feels a little weird to use. It's disappointing because the item itself is actually quite beautiful.
Normally, I love Lynksys products, but after trying to install this myself and it not working on either of my computers I broke down and called techincal support. After 3 hours with them, and three different tech people I was told (even though it could find my printer on the server, it still wouldn't print anything) that the print server was incompatible with my hp printer. I was told i'd have to buy a new printer. Saver yourself the money on this linksys wireless print server and buy a wireless printer instead, it's much cheaper and just not worth the hassle.
I had two self powered subwoofers installed with two sets of this kit. The fuse holders were placed under the hood right next to the power distribution box. Both fuse holders have since melted and disconnected power to my subs. I have only had them installed for a little less than a month and they gave out on me today. Not so pleased. I gave this two stars because the quality when working is great. but the materails that the fuse holder is made of must not be too durable. Also, my car never overheats so I can't see what would cause the extreme heat to melt normal plastic. I mean, my fuse box isn't warped or anything.
This pen stop working within 2 days of my purchase!I'm still having a hard time trying to get in contact with the manufactory! Do not purchase this item. It will be a waste of time and money!
I purchased the Intellinet 162470 patch panel for the remodel of my home. I have several Cat 5 runs and wanted to keep them organized. To my dismay, two of the twelve ports were bad when the panel was installed.
This did not work for an LG LCD television. The delay was too long even after adjustements. It did not work well on the Bose system either.
my problem is that camaras buys 3 easyshare c-433 kodak, one of which me salio with flaw in the screen, reenvio to be solved the problem and to date presents/displays I have not had answer if they are going to me to send another one or they are going to me to reimburse the money
The product can be goo for what it was made, but I was expecting a dust can, so it was pretty upsetting when I saw that this was just a cleaner. I cannot use it for what I wanted and I cannot return it either
I am a big fan of Microsoft and what it stands for but I dont know what were they thinking with this idea!!!!!!! I was gonna buy a MP3 player about six months ago but when I heard Microsoft is coming out with its own, I decided to wait..so yesterday I got this "Zune" and tried to put it in to my laptop..I have many friends who have ipods and i have closely seen and experimented on ipods of different generations at the stores myself...and also heard how easy is to use iTunes...so when I installed Zune Marketplace...I was surprised how complicated things were...you have to sign up for this...this...and that..I was so mad..I was like all I want is to pay 99cents and download a song!!!!! after 2 hrs of playing with it I've decided to return it and buy an Apple ipod...very disapointed in Microsoft..This product looks like it was hurried to put in to the market..to compete with an Apple...
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.
I agree with other writers that the RP56 has lots of great features for the price, however it is not worth the price if it breaks in 7 months. I bought mine in November, and it is broke by June. Best Buy doesn't carry this model any more even though it is less than one year old.
It doesn't matter how well a device is designed if someone other than the designer tries to write the user manual. It seems to me that in order to save money, Linksys had someone in India write a manual that's supposed to be written in English. They could have saved even more money by not including a manual at all and telling you to figure it out on your own. After spending the better part of a year off and on trying to set this print server up, I decided to let the dog play with it and buy something else. Trust me; unless you're a masochist, don't waste your time with this.
Purchased this to use in the kitchen. It worked for about 8 months and then just went dead one day while brewing coffee.
I prefer NetGear for a &quot;HomePlug&quot; compliant product. More reliable. Better utility software, let's user see other devices on the network and base speed of connection between &quot;PowerLine&quot; devices.In general I like Linksys products and have used them a lot of them over the last 4-5 years. Friends home's, small offices. Work well.I installed a pair of PLEBR10s and found that only about 30% of the outlet pairs I tested them in would work or even get a connection between the 2 devices.Nothing in the Linksys Software to test speed. Resorted to simple file transfers and a clock. Using this method I found the best pair of outlets to use.I continued testing over a one week period. Test pair would loose connection and need to be unpluged/pluged to restore the connection. Also experienced a lot of speed variation: ok to not useable. Variation could not be attributed to appliances or other devices in use. Just seemed to go from good to bad to no connection.Replaced with the Netgear product and all my troubles disappeared. More pairs of outlets would connect (easy to see with NetGear utility), speed was constant, no lost connections even under harsh condidtions (various appliances running).There is not a lot of information available for users to troubleshoot these devices or the conditions in which they are most likely to operate full. Only thing I found was that the maximum &quot;wire distance&quot; between the 2 outlets should be less that 1,000 feed. No surge protectors in the circuit.Linksys technical support wasn't of much help. It may be that one or both of my units were defective. I will continue to test and continue to talk to Linksys.My out-of-the-box experience was much better with NetGear product. I look forward to their new version (602?) of the device.
I received this item and it does not work. It is BROKEN, DEFECTIVE, WORTHLESS! I've tried it in several devices and all do not recognize or even acknowledge that the memory is there. I cannot format or do anything, since it's as if I just put in nothing. I realize, it's cheap, but they took my money and gave me nothing. I've tried to contact the seller - no response!!Go buy at a store, it's worth the extra money to get one that is good and functional.
I am not an expert on these things - but this detector didn't seem very sensitive. In my whole house nothing has a detectable EMF radiation level. I'm either really lucky or it isn't very accurate/sensitive. I also have a power line in my yard with a trunk station (looks like a metal trash can mounted on a telephone pole). These are not supposed to be very good to be near - but the Osun detector did detect it from about five yards away and gave it a yellow light. From other literature I've read this leads me to believe that the detector isn't picking up smaller amounts of EMF. Probably better to invest in something non-ipsative anyway.
I plan on leaving the entire...very short, history I had with this dvd player. Well, it most likely was around 2 months after I purchased this item where I began facing problems. I used it a fair amount, not non-stop but not rarely either; I was watching around 1 or 2 movies a night most likely. However, by 2 months after buying it, it was like the juice would run out and after watching one movie it would flicker on and off. This would annoy me because I couldn't get a dvd out of there, but I found out if I turned the power off then on again and hit the eject button quick enough the dvd would come out and I'd be able to put in a new one and it would load, otherwise it wouldn't work. Also, if I did this I wouldn't be able to use subtitles or anything either because I would click on subtitles then go to load the movie and the power would go off and on again. At first I tested for obvious things like plugging into different surge protectors, different outlets, diferent rooms in the house, and even tried it at a friend's house and yet nothing seemed to fix it. Well, I read another comment about this dvd player saying that if you leave the actual dvd player button on and let it sit kind of in stand-by mode and just turn it on with the remote when you go to use it it would increase the length of the dvd player; well, I was doing that this entire time from the minute I bought it. Of course, because it was having problems while I did this anyways, I assumed that maybe leaving the kind of "stand-by" mode was sucking juice from it and wearing it down so I stopped leaving it in that situation for long periods of time and would turn off the entire unit when I was doing watching movies. But, in a couple months more I was faced with more problems. Next, the green light display would start going out from time to time and so you wouldn't be able to really read what track or section you were on or any of that, that got annoying real fast. Finally, it's past 10:30 p.m. and I'm so angered with this dvd player that I'm writing this complaint because about an hour ago it officially died. Once again, I tried everything like all kinds of different outlets or anything I could think, but nothing worked. I even read the manual front to back and it didn't help me at all. The power won't even come on and I'm very dissapointed and upset.
What you pay is what you get. This is a cheap cable with very poor quality video/audio transfer. fuzzy lines and constant flicker on video. Used same TV set, same recorded footage from the same camcorder, same miniDV tape, and same DV recorder device; plus, used another cable of same type from Frys. Equal comparison - I am getting far better quality with comparable cable from Frys and better quality with my regular cheap AV cable. So, I will trash this cable.
I wasted a lot to time figuriing this out. There is a note way down in the discription that indicates this. &#34;Note: Cardscan does not currently work with a 64bit system.) You must read this listing in detail, before you make your purchase.
As a scanner, it does quite well. For the size of the scanner, I've yet to have any issues. The printing part of it is a completely different story. As a former prepress manager, I loathe and despise this printer with every fiber of my being.The printer itself is by far one of the worst printers I've ever used. It has no mechanisms to make sure the paper is fed properly and no way of knowing that you've inserted the paper at just the right depth. Even if it is fed by a perfectionist, it will skew the paper itself. Documents can be printed at angles as obnoxious as 15 degrees and the vertial alignment can be as off as a 3/4". Sometimes it also will not allow you to insert a stack of paper because it will pull multiple sheets at once, either printing on each sheet as if it's one sheet or jamming up. Maintaining it is ridiculous, too, as give or take ten "jobs" (even at normal 300 DPI) can run down the overpriced print cartridges. It also doesn't even come with the necessary USB 2.0 cable to plug it into your computer. The only redeeming quality to the printing is that its 600 DPI printing is fairly good.
This unit may be good, it may be not. But one has to know that it does not work with the D3100. There are people posting to the Nikon USA site asking the same question or now realizing the incompatibility. Actually, I would rather fault Amazon on this, as if you scroll along the "People who bought this item also bought..." for the D3100 you will find the ML-L3. Misleading I would say, as I am not the first to suffer under the confusion. The ML-L3 also gets one star for failing to include instructions in the box. Granted the "Technical Details" doesn't list the D3100, but I ASSUMED (bad, bad!!) that the D3100 was an upgrade over the D3000 and that equipment for one would be compatible with the other. Assume nothing, I guess.
Before you buy this you should note that this is not the same as XM MIFI. You cannot listen to live radio portably only stored music.If you want to use it for your home you have to buy for $100 an optional home dock.The mifi comes with evrything car kit,home kit And you can listen live. The s50 does have 50hrs of mp3 recording In short if you want 50 hrs of mp3 it is cheaper to buy a ipod and the mifi then the entire s50 kitThe s50 cost $329 plus home kit $100= $429The mifi cost $150 plus I pod $200= $350
obviously having just about all of your music in one little gadget is a beautiful thing. the sound of the music in said gadget is border line atrocious. lack of bass and trebly sound make for a disappointing listening experience when compared to my cd player. reducing the treble does help a little but the oomph is still missing. boosting the bass on the ipod unfortunately distorts the sound.if anybody has suggestions to improve the sound ,please let me know
The one I purchased for a frend as a gift will not read any DVD disc. It will read and play all CD audio disc. Guess I will return it for an exchange and hope for the best with the new one.So far not going to get a good review. A disipointed customer.
I bought these thinking that they were going to be good for surround-sound gaming (believe it or not that's the audience they were trying to include these in). The headphones are very comfortable and I liked how friendly they were to your eardrums. That's pretty much all I liked about them. They have a pretty modest amount of bass but the highs are shrilling (even with my sound settings set to 60% treble). The sound stage wasn't nothing extraordinary, having only a little bit wider of a stage than my 20$ Sony headphones. I wanted to like these headphones, but really they were a bit disappointing. The quoted S-Logic "Surround-Sound" is a huge overstatement. Some people said they were comparable to a 5.1 Surround Sound system (which is what enticed me to get these in the first place), but they really don't feel surround at all. So not only did they have no surround sound, they weren't even good for my music. I'm no bass head, but these did not have enough bass. And, as I said before the highs are very rough. They look cool and were comfortable, everything else I didn't like.
I purchased this product but returned it the same day. I did not like the sound or headphone quality. My other Sony headphone stopped working in one ear, and this one did not have the same high-quality sound. I love music, but don't like spending a lot on headphones. I have had many in the last few years, and expected Sony quality to be above far. This headphone's sound quality did not match up to my old one, so I returned it for another one for the same price but better quality.
This harness is meant for up to year 2002 4Runner, not 2003. Plugs are entirely differnt for the 2003 JBL system.
There is a bug in the software. When you transfer the old file save under previous version to the new version, all Chinese characters became scribble. When we called, they said they would get back to us. Then, they said they could not provide any technicall support. They hung up the phone. I guess this is their style.
This monitor was the biggest waste of money!!! I thought it would be great to have a monitor with a night light and a receiver in each room, and it would have been had the stupid thing actually worked. Within 3 weeks of my babies being born the light went out, you can't hear out of the receiver unless it's up full blast, and if the volume is up all the way you hear very loud static. I couldn't take it back because I didn't have the box or the reciept any more so all I would be able to do is get the same monitor again. So now I use my 4 year old monitor, and it's much better.
Had these for a couple of months and loved them...then it went bad. The sound is still great but the wires that go to the earpieces fell apart. I guess the wire covering is for comfort not for durability. The comfort factor goes out the window when there is no covering left. My headphones still work but most of the wire is covered in black electrical tape....Shame on you Sony!!!!
My left earphone went dead with very light use and fell just outside the warranty period. For a pair of $200 (MSRP) headphones, these should be longer lived and more durable.
This camera is cr*&. We bought this because we thought it wold be easy for our 4 year old to use. The screen is small and grainy. IT also doesn't move quick enough with you to see what you are photographing. We never bothered taking pictures, because the camera operation is so horrible. I would NOT recommend this to others and the manufacturer should not be selling this. We decided to buy her a real camera and not deal with the cruddy kids cameras.
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 item works really well...for about three months right after the warranty runs out. My dvd player also ceased working about 31/2 to 4 months after I purchased it, and from what you all are saying, I'll have to purchase a new one at full price! Talk about horrible customer service! I will not be happy when I get the news from my e-mail I just wrote them. What a load of crap.
I would still say that it is a good product while it lasts. The problem with this is that you never know when your cassette will stuck inside and never come out; and then that's the end of life of this product. You would rather spend hard-earned money on something that has a better dependability. It may die just when you need it most and without any warning, seriously!
It's a nice connector. It connects and wires the way it is supposed to. However, there is no way to eliminate the feed back caused by a new radio with internal amp without re-wiring directly to the speakers, which eliminates the need for the main connector is this set. So, its a nice product but it does not truly serve its purpose in this model.
I am dissapointed to see that in spite of requesting expedited shipping this product will still arrive after Christmas. And I am also dissaponited because it was no option to write a greeting or something to identify who Santa was.
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.
I have used other wireless keypads and mice before, but these are not up to the quality and usability of prior purchases. The keypad is smaller than a normal keypad and the key placement of the primary function keys is unusual for someone who normally can 10-key by touch. For some reason the mouse is really "jumpy". when I plug it in it jumps all around the page, but will eventually settle down after it gets "tapped" a few times. All in all, I think I got what I paid for as this was much cheaper than others.
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)
I purchased this printer for mainly 4x6 prints & my Canon printer for larger prints. The picture quality is often different from my PC monior screen and I have to adjust the graphic setting for different pictures. In other words, I have to waste several test prints before I finally get a picture close to the monitor. Also when I print, I need to individually import/transfer picture files into the Olympus software from My Pictures folder of Window XP. It cannot just click the picture and send it to the printer. What a pain! This product is OK if you print pictures directly from a camra and your expectation of photo quality is low. Once the color condition is met, the print itself is fantastic with waterproof paper.
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.
The description is not accurate. The size is too small on the inside to hold my camera. I returned this product.
Recvd with little instructions - no Win-7 support (they sent me another connection to download a beta version for Win-7)and after multiple emails to tech support and trying their suggestions, this still didn't function. They pointed to the laptop, Win-7 and it's setup, but offered not suggestions. Tried on another laptop with Win XL-Pro and experienced the same results.. Return in process.Note: Their solution was to change my serial device connection to a network connection --------
I just got this for Christmas and hate it! The buttons are terribly small, and you can't find them in the dark. I have to sit up and turn on the light to find the snooze button! It is hard to set the alarm.Spend the money and buy one with a better design.
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.
Prepare to replace the batteries(3AAA) every 2 weeks !
Great idea, just wish it had drivers for Windows Vista 64. Read other reviews before I ordered, and some were able to get it to work with Vista, so I gave it a shot. Tried all the tricks people listed, and did my own Google search before giving up and ordering one that specifically lists Windows Vista 64 drivers. Probably works great if you have XP or previous.
I got this as a gift. I had read about it and was pretty excited too. But when I opened the box, my first impression was, Huh??The keyboard felt really cheap. The letters were peeling, and the MS logo rubbed off the mouse after a couple of hours. The keyboard battery completely died after two recharges.If you're thinking about getting this to save on the wire clutter, think again! The charging unit is loaded down with them, and you have to drag it out of hiding every time you need to recharge. Quite the pain if you're limited on desk space.The backlit keyboard was plus, but until they get the batteries figured out, it's kind of useless.Out of respect for the person who gave me the gift, I have not returned it. But I have replaced it with a new Logitech MX 5500. No backlit keyboard, but the quality of the Logitech product makes this MS keyboard really shine like the trash it is. The ONLY wire that comes with the Logitech is one to plug the mouse charger into the wall.Do yourself a favor and avoid this MS product
Despite this being a powered USB hub (power adapter included), some accessories plugged into this hub end up underpowered, and others don't draw enough power to register on the desktop's bus.
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!)
Not as good as Rabbit ears.Had $4 rabbit ears taped to roof and got better reception than this.It might be good in a more city enviornment with stations in different directions all around the user.All my stations are in 1 direction from me- 30 miles away.Does work as advertised- does change directions of pull with remote-Be aware that you can only use this WITH the powerd remote box and that you use the coax as the "control" wire to the antenna.Therefore you can only use on 1 Tv- ar you need to attach powered box -before- any splitters--------------(in my attick- where I cannot access the unit via remote)
I purchased this drive just 13 months ago as a backup for my primary drive and to store my digital pics and video. Now all of a sudden, it just dies and disappears from my system! I went through all of the troubleshooting steps and finally ran the PowerMax utility from Maxtor only to find out, "Your drive is failing." Yep, I think I figured that one out without even having to run the utility. Of course, it's just a month out of warranty so Maxtor won't even touch it. How aggravating! Worst and saddest of all, it was supposedly my backup drive in case my primary drive failed. I had thousands of pics of my one year old, my documents, and the backup file on it! I WILL NEVER BUY another Maxtor product, and you should stay away, too! Somehow I feel Maxtor's 1% failure rate claim is bogus!
As said before "Upward geometric bowing of the image is also noticeable and cannot be adjusted with the user controls" very annoying I returned it once thinking it was just a defect with one. Well needless to say same problem, then the second one was even worse. I frequently get lines across the screen distorting the image, which go away when I move it around. 140 bucks for this?
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.
When I first got the printer it worked absolutely fine, except for eating up ink a little too quickly. Then after about a year I was plagued with constant paper jams which took a lot of time and effort to correct. Now magenta won't print, probably due to an ink clog, and nothing I do will fix it. Everything I print in color looks horrendous. I would advise you not to buy this printer if you're looking for reliability.
This is a terrible product, sometimes needing rebooting every few minutes. I will never purchase another Linksys product after owning this one.
I had my player a couple months, but it hit concrete and BROKE. Can't believe it. I was just outside the warranty, so I must buy a new one!I do not like the joystick--more difficult to use when you are running or snowskiing and don't want to pull it out to look at it. It is much harder to figure out which way is play or pause or stop than individual buttons.I have the Rio500 (when the company was RioDiamond)from 5 or so years ago and it still works--and I've dropped it everywhere--even in water--and sweated all over it. Unfortunately the software is outdated so I can no longer upload songs onto it. I still love it (even though it only holds about 18 songs w/out an extra memory card!).SO, where do I go from here? which Rio product will hold up? I have lost faith now that the company has changed. The SPORT product did not hold up. Obvious problem with quality.
It worked OK for a year then the disc error messages started.Sent it to be repaired and they told me the laser needed to be repaired for $700. I cannot understand how it would cost as much to fix as it did to buy. This is the last philips product for me in this lifetime. I will pass my feelings along too.
I had my JVC for 4 months now, being a video editor at a kids camp all summer, this camera was set through the paces. Now the ejector is &quot;finicky&quot; and the head is pooched. I can't watch tapes in it anymore, and I don't know if its recording. So I am gonna try to get it replaced today. good thing i bought the extended warrenty. gonna try to upgrade it to a sony or something.
I used this surge protector for about 2 weeks before returning it. The 120V power component of the device seemed to work fine, but it would degraded the Ethernet signal significantly. I would see an 80% drop in download throughput along with lost packets, interestingly upload was not affected. I tried multiple cables and multiple speed-tests to confirm it was the protector causing the problem. I tried cleaning the ports with compressed air, but that didn't solve the problem so I returned it to amazon.If it wasn't for the Ethernet problem i would say its a pretty good surge protector, the plug placement is pretty good. The cord management thing is kinda useless and your better off using a velcro/nylon tie.
I bought this recorder for heavy field use in journalism. My first problem was the voice activated recording. If you turn it off, then the recording is muddy.Second the motor is not very strong. Almost all the tapes I used - that work correctly in other machines - would lock up the motor.I was very disappointed in the motor that couldn't pull a rewind on a 90-minute cassette.Beware of this recorder!!
This router comes prepackaged with some of the most useless software I've ever come across. I bought the WGT 624 (v3) to replace my broken D-Link DI-514. Thought it was a bargain at the time of purchase - an illusion quickly shattered.The router's forced auto setup first incorrectly detected my cable modem settings, telling me I had a Static IP, when my IP was being dynamically assigned by Comcast. Internet connection only came after two or three reboots. And here's the rub, the vaunted work-through-walls signal people associate with this brand couldn't even register at full strength when I was sitting 2 feet away from it on my laptop. I took my laptop downstairs and the signal dropped to 24Mb/s (down from 48 when I was 2 feet away).I returned this router the next day and got myself another D-Link, DI-524. Within 10 minutes, I had a full strength wireless signal throughout my entire apartment - upstairs and downstairs.Stay away.
I tried HP Photo Paper on my Canon Pixma printer and did not like the colors in the prints, in particular skin tones. I have tried several printer profiles for HP paper and still could not get the results that would be as good as Canon paper on Canon printer.
I ordered this and went down to pick it up only to find it is NOT the ATI AIW Radeon 8500 128MB card. It is instead the ATI Radeon 8500LE 128MB card. That means, no AIW functions, no DVI out, and only 250Mhz speed as opposed to the 275Mhz speed in the AIW product.Call ahead of time to make sure. They will gladly refund the money but save yourself the hassle and call.
Boy I loved this when I got it about 2 years ago. Unfortunately it's had a ton of problems since:1) The outgoing fax stopped working. It will only fax blank pages.2) The outgoing fax number pad stopped working. Before #1 happened, the keypad broke and would not dial outgoing numbers. I had to hook up a phone to the machine and dial that way then hang the phone up and send the fax.3) The rubber roller inside the machine stops picking up paper. I now have to hand-feed all paper manually through the machine or there are "paper jams" (ie the paper isn't fed through the machine).4) The toner cartridges get about 50% of the pages Samsung says they will.5) After being on for a day or two, the incoming fax stops answering and it has glitches printing. It has to be turned off and then turned on. Back when I used this in my office as a fax machine, I had to get an automatic light timer to turn the printer off every day at 3 in the morning, then wait a few minutes and turn it back on. This was a kludge to help fix this problem.The ADF has always worked well, scanning works well, printing is fine when the rubber roller actually picks up the paper. Copies are fine.Basically a good machine with a lot of very annoying glitches that tend to ruin it.
Ordered for use with our Inspiron 9100. Arrived on time, and has a good price. Unfortunately, the 9100 did not recognize it as a 150 watt adapter. And, as those of you with Dell laptops know, they're very fussy about what's providing their power, and won't charge battery, and sometimes not operate at max speed, with "wrong" adapter.[Blame it on Dell's use of a proprietary memory chip in their supplies; makes for more sales of "genuine" Dell products.]Did a pretty extensive load test / comparison with a Dell PA-15 brick, and this unit compared very favorably, cranking out the spec'd 150W, so no problem there. Tried on other Dell laptops, and showed up as a 90W unit.Contacted supplier (they've a few different company names - surprise !!!) and they responded quickly and often. All we requested was a replacement memory chip which we could easily install [probably not option for most], but no one could supply us with the name of the ACTUAL MANUFACTURER, which seems a bit improbable - I mean, they had to buy it from someone ???Supplier also couldn't guarantee a replacement would function as their product spec said. They did refund purchase price, but not the s/h charges, which are about 1/3 the total.Bottom line: DON'T buy this for a Dell requiring a 150W adapter [ie, replacement for PA-15]!!! However, if you can use a 150W supply for a laptop only needing 90W, it's a well designed and small little beast. Even has a fan!Considering the time and effort we spent, ending up with a - for us - non-useful product, I figure they owe us money! Yeah, lots of luck there...
I bought it to charge my Nokia N810 PDA and my daughter's Nintendo DS or PSP while on the road. It does not work on any of those! It only works for my verizon cell phone. I guess the problem is it has a very limited charging capability. Anything bigger than the cell phone shuts down the battery circuit.I later bought a Duracell backup battery, which works great on all of my devices. But it has only 1000mAhour of energy, which is about half of the APC unit.The APC unit looks good and has good energy level. But it is only good on paper. Big disappointment, especially considering the price tag!!!
I could deal with the slow start-up, the ridiculous noise, and the costly ink cartridges that don't last long even with minimal use. But I've HAD IT! We had a power outage and now the thing doesn't work right. I get a repeated "Improper Shutdown" message. I've done a complete reset that clears the error message. But when I re-connect to our wireless network and try to print anything, it comes back again. I've done this FIVE times now. I could probably use a 20 foot USB cable, but I paid for wireless capability that is now unavailable. For all I know, it will do the same with a cable. I now own a big paperweight. Don't buy it. You can certainly do better. I'm junking it.
very disattisfied. I ordered this product, never received it. emailed seller but never received an answer.
I got this flash for a sweet 16 I was going to do for a friend and it stopped working when I got to the event! It was past the warranty but when I explained the malfunction the company was great and exchanged it. The new one I got got the battery cover broken and I wasn't able to fix it :(
If you're in a noisy situation, these things are a piece of crap. You cannot hear one another, nor communicate with one another.
specs were great, so I decided to give at a try despite the warnings from others. Now I'm returning it back. First, WinDVR won't install on my XP Pro system. In the very beginning of the installation it gives &quot;remote procedure call failed&quot; and aborts. MSI web site has the same faulty version. Intervideo doesn't want to deal with this issue, &quot;If you need OEM (bundled) support for an Intervideo product, please contact the OEM for that information because we do not provide exhuastive support for OEM versions of the program&quot; Ok, downloaded the latest version of WinDVR 3.0. This one installs and seems to work. And what do I get from the MSI card? - Just a beautiful blue screen on all channels.
I should have really paid attention to the well written and thoughtful reviews before buying this. I decided to ignore the warning, and purchased the trigger to work with my Interfit EX150 3 head kit (which, by the way, works wonderfully).As everyone has already stated, the trigger has a limited set of angles and distance it will work from - it's practically line of sight to the sensor on the back of the strobe heads. While this *may* not be an issue for you if your doing portraits or full length models shots, it becomes a real pain if your doing product closeups where you're right on top of what you're shooting. No line of site = No flash.If you are a Canon camera user, you don't have a PC sync socket on the side of your SLR - this is not the way to circumvent that issue. Go with a low cost radio trigger set up (unless you can afford Pocket Wizards.. I can't), or if you have any of the Canon flashes, you can turn the thing down to 1/64th power, and bounce the flash of the ceiling to get the sensors to trip, without affecting overall brightness of the scene.In summary - don't buy this, spend ten more bucks and get a radio trigger. Mine will be going in my camera bag as a final backup if the radio trigger dies, my PC sync socket adapter is stolen, and my cats eat my sync cables.
I got this printer for free; I wouldn't recommend buying it. It uses up ink like crazy, and the cartridges are more expensive than other canon ink cartridges. While the printer quality is fine, it's a hassle to use. It took me a long time to get the hang of loading the paper (it can't hold much at a time, or the paper jams). Worse, there's no place for the paper to go after it leaves the printer. This means you're stuck catching the paper yourself after it comes out if you don't want your paper scattering all over the place. It's small, which is good for small spaces, but you have to sacrifice perks that better printers have like different settings.Try a different small printer if you want real quality.
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.
This may be the cheapest piece of junk you can buy on amazon. After going through several replacement microphones for my karaoke machine, I thought it would be a good idea to go with a big brand name like Sony. Don't be fooled, the moment you hold it you'll know how poor the build quality is. It feels like a kids toy. You have to nearly swallow the thing for it to pick up your voice at all, there is no off switch, and the small-to-big adaptor that comes with broke nearly ruining my karaoke machine. DONT BUY IT!
I bought this ipod cable thinking it'll charge ipod touch. It works fine but it doesn't charge it. This doesn't help me out, I drive trucks for a living and my ipod touch always dies on me on my long roadtrips. The description for this item should be changed since it doesn't charge most of the new generation ipods and ipod touch.
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.
These radios have good sound, some nice features, the usual fraction-of-listed range; but the batteries are the real puzzle. I'm using brand new hybrid rechargeable AAA's; on a full charge, after two or three hours of intermittent use, both radios were drained--or so they said. But when I took the batteries out, and put them into two other Uniden radios (different model)--they ran and worked for at least another two days! This behavior is reproducible. Sometimes, if the "drained" batteries are removed and put back in, the radio goes back to working as if nothing had happened. Really mysterious; I'm going to have to discard them, because they're not reliable; a shame, really.
These headphones have terrible sound quality and are THE worst earbuds I have ever owned in my entire life! If you're looking for quality, don't get these!! If you're looking to buy a whole bunch for no apparent reason, then feel free to get these!!
It's unfortunate that one of the best lens bargains out there is followed up by one of the worst photo ripoffs -- this hood. How can you pay $75 for a great prime lens, and $25 for a flimsy piece of plastic to cover it?
The cable will not charge lg vx8600, after long negotiation the seller admitted as such, but would not reply to arrange a refund.Product misadvertised, works well for data but doesn't charge phone.Seller does not communicate well. Watch out!
I ORDERED COLOR/ BLACK INK. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON BLACK INK, IT CAME TODAY, I TRIED LOADING MY INK, NOT THE CORRECT SIZE, BOTH INK INCORRECT PART# IS OKAY, BUT WRONG SIZE. I AM SO UPSET.
I ordered two a year ago. I used one for about six months until the velcro button became unglued. I hopefully went to my backup. The two portions of the band, inner and outer, had become unglued from sitting for six months. Basically, not meant to last.
This thing is way too little. It doesn't see anything. It might be okay if you have a very small infant that does not move, but to use at work, as it is advertised can be, it is no good. The reception is fine, you just can't see anything because there is no range on the cameras and no view on the monitor!
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!!!
Other folks have gone into detail, so I'll keep my comments brief.* Can't back up to a network drive using Time Machine - the whole reason I bought it* Leopard sees the drive as a modem when connected by USB. No ETA on a driver fix so that it can be used as a USB drive.I wish I'd checked all the reviews before purchasing and saved myself the headache, but for some reason, I took the following at face value: "Universally accessible on every wired or wireless network, this drive is capable of sharing files between Windows, Mac and Linux users. If there is no network available, the Ethernet Big Disk can be used with your PC or Mac without any file system limitations."Good luck!
This thing played for one hour then went dead. Tried new batteries... no good. Now I can't find the shipping receipt so I am stuck with a piece of worthless plastic that I paid almost $100 for with shipping. No more amazon for me. Three months ago, after I made a purchase on amazon, my bank account was robbed of over $3000 through an amazon seller, western union and a ring of thieves in indonesia. I'm sure you're glad you asked for my review now, aren't you. LR
I purchased Magellan MAP 330X two years ago. That one was working really fine. But because its design was not as cute as I would expect, I sold it off eBay one year ago. Then I was searching for a replacement one, and it was found to be Garmin eTrex Vista. So I purchased it and used it during the 2002 Christmas vacation in California. To my much disappointment, it is really quite inferior to MAP330. The only reason I bought it was it it looks cute, easy to fit my pocket. However, on technically side, there are many problems. After making painfully decision, I decide to sell it and buy back the MAP300 again.First, Garmin's GPS does not come with the detailed city maps, which is sold separately for $99+. It is quite expensive. Magellan's city map comes with MAP330X. (Garmin's GPS is already sold higher than comparable Magellan's). Second, Vista's map on the screen is not floating. For example, if the street name is "Main St.", and the first two character "Ma" is happened to be cutoff on the left side, the screen only displays "in St.". Very bad, isn't it? MAP330X's text names are floating to fit in the screen. Third, very very bad, Vista is very slow and difficult to lock the satellite signals. And once it does lock, it is quite easy to get lost (see other reviews for any Magellan GPS). This is the main problem that makes me abandon it finally, even though I like its stylish design so much. Fourth, once it lost the satellite signals, it displays the message on the bottom of all screens and just will not go, which blocks the necessary information (such as elevator, distance, street name, etc.) that I will like to see even though the signal is off. Fifth, it is quite difficult to navigate the map to left, right, up or down. In MAP330X, you just move the cursor, using one hand only, can do it, whileas same functionality in Vista needs two steps and needs two hands. It is not likely to do it during driving. Sixth, although Vista outside design is quite cute, its button locations are very bad. It is very difficult to manipulate them using one hand during the driving. You may say it is not supposed to use it during driving. But using it during driving, so what, it is just a quite look on the screen, just like drinking an soda or eat a bite of McDonald. It does not cause any problem when using probably. Plus, it is only useful during the driving when one needs to figure out if he/she is in the right direction on highway, or if miss an exit, and how far it is needed to get the destination. Without the proper use of it with one hand, you bet how many people will be buying a GPS. Seventh, when Vista is first turned on, it locks the screen to scan the satellite frequencies (which is already quite long compared with MAP330X) and does not allow you to go to any other screen further. This is also very bad feature. Sometime I just want to see the map of last location, I don't really need to track the current location; or I just want to setup configurations, why should I have to wait the satellite signal? There're also other major issues such as not showing what's the version number of the firmware, how much memory is left, what kind of external map is loaded, etc.In this deflationary world, I make purchase carefully on high-tech gadgets. I understand the prices will drop quickly. So if I do buy it, I really expect to own it and consider the money is discarded. If a company does not provide a good product, it cannot expect to sell it too many, because nowadays there're on-line auction and trading sites everywhere. If a customer does not like the product generally after using it, he/she will sell it, say, at eBay. Therefore, the used ones get circulated again and again in the secondary trading market, making the new ones difficult to be mass sold.
I recently bought a new high end PC system and installed the Linksys WUSB11 wireless adapter.Occassionally my system would freeze completely mostly when I loaded it with intensive disk tasks like combining defragmenting with copying data. At first I suspected outdated drivers and the like, but after almost two weeks of updating, trying and testing I figured out that the system crashes only when the Linksys is attached to the USB port. When I disconnect it my PC becomes 100% stable. I believe these crashes are more frequent when the signal available to the Linksys is in the medium to low range (i.e. when it tries to establish or re-establish connections).Ever since I removed the Linksys WUSB11 my system has been stable as a rock. So I'd advise people to look at other vendors' solutions like Netgear.The silver lining: Linksys got me to update every single driver for every single part of my PC, thank you Linksys.
This radio works great under the right circumstances, but has two fatal flaws which have caused me to move it from the living room to the garage. The first is that it has no battery back up. Any electical outage or blip will loose all the stored channels, unless you plug it into a UPS meant to power computers.The second flaw is that it has no switch to turn HD on or off. If you listen to a station in a fringe area, the station will continually go between HD and regular. There is a 3 second time difference so this makes those stations unlistenable. Too bad, otherwise this would have been a great radio.
I don't know if this scanner is good or not. I bought a Mac Mini for it - no driver. Then bought a Dell with Vista - no driver! Very disPpointing.
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.
I had these earphones for about 1.5 years when the one side stopped working completely; for under $6, I shouldn't be too surprised. When they were working the sound was okay, although they were a little too bass-heavy for my taste. The noise isolation wasn't nearly as good as other earphones, like the Sennheiser CX300 which I replaced them with. I suppose as a result of the poor noise isolation, the one advantage of the Coby pair was they didn't produce much noise when you move the cord.
Okay, unless you are a computer guru and know the difference between wav. and mp3 formats, this product IS NOT for you. The user manual is an absolute joke. It tells you nothing in ten languages. For 20 more bucks get the IPOD mini. I HATE this product and it's company. Good luck catching these geeks on the phone or over the internet. NOT a user frinedly item AT ALL.
It's hard to understand how so many can find the iTrip so wonderful and some of us can find it so terrible. Either there is some significant variability in the manufacturing of the product or the location and design of the FM radio antenna in some cars is the problem. In any case, the signal from the unit I received was so weak that there was noticeable static regardless of where I placed the transmitter and how I positioned the cable. It didn't matter which station I chose - they were all bad. Worse, even when it was stationary the static hiss would increase, decrease, increase and so on. Also, as others have mentioned in reviews, the audio was considerably quieter than the car's built-in components.Nice idea, but I second the review that voted for a stronger transmission signal. With Amazon's easy return process, and given the ratio of positive to negative reviews, you may want to give it a shot. But it's a shot in the dark.
I have 3 computers in my house - Dell notebook, Alienware Desktop, and a home built system for the kids. I could not get the Zboard to work on any of them, and I bought mine from the manufacturer (ideazon)
These are extremely poor quality headphones. I started using them with my iPod, and compared to other headphones on the same device, the volume and sound quality is horrible. Even with the volume turned to maximum, I often had trouble hearing softer songs and podcasts with even minimal background noise. They also don't come with any sort of soft cover for the earpieces to provide comfort for the ears, so using them is often painful. To make it worse, these headphones actually started to buzz in one ear after only about a month of use. Now the sound will fade in and out, and I've only had these for about 6 weeks. I was very disappointed with these headphones.
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.
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...
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.
First off, I'm not sure whther it was this model, or the 4 MP one, but the camera overall was frustrating.I don't have this camera (thank god), but my friend does and she has me take pics with it all the time. Sure, the camera FUNCTIONS. It takes the pictures and all.But I must say, the shutter speed is exceptionally slow and almost every picture i take the camera suggests that the picture is blurred, and indeed it is. Blurred pictures means less quality. Also in dark rooms, if I try to use flash, the flash takes really long to react, and then the picture turns out really grainy. If you really know cameras, then you'll know this isn't one you'd want to buy.
I read most of the reviews on Amazon about the great sound and bass of this headphone, but I was very disappointed about my own experience. The sound is not great at all, and the bass was awful, whether I'm listening to music on my ipod or watching movies on my laptop. Also, the cable is too short and the bass control is too close to the plug end. If you clip the control to your shirt, you would have to lean over to your audio/video component for the plug to reach. Really poor design. I'm definitely returning this unit!!!
I find this product quite useless. The reception is unacceptable. Very grainy and only a few stations were received. Very disappointing result.
I used to be a tremendous fan of this little unit. But I can only recommend it for U.S.A. use now. Because it's an older product, it's often available at a low price. It was a bargain for a European/US unit. I even let Garmin replace (for $150) my failing, first 370 with a reconditioned one. Now I'm sorry I spent the extra money.If you're interested in European map coverage, be sure to search the Garmin website for the FAQ "Why are certain units not compatible with City Navigator Europe NT 2011.30 or newer mapping?". (This FAQ applies to the Nuvi 300 series, Nuvi 600 series, Nuvi 5000, StreetPilot c500, zumo 400 series, and zumo 500 series.)Even though I paid, up front, for lifetime map updates for both US and European maps, Garmin couldn't be troubled to email me about this news. The last time I loaded a European update, there were no error messages. When I looked at a location in Belgium, I discovered there were no longer any maps of Europe on the unit. I can't believe the high-end GPS manufacturer, in effect, swept this failure under the rug for me.It turns out that the European map updates are now too large for the factory memory on the Nuvi 370. The only workarounds are cumbersome utilities to put some of the European maps onto the flash card (optional) you can slip into the machine. (I believe this older flash card slot can't take the newer, high-capacity cards widely sold today. I have a 1 Gig card in mine.) Every time you do a map load on the 370, the previous maps on the same storage media are wiped out. So I've done my European loads three times. And I'm still not postitive that I have 100% of Eastern and far-Northern installed. (That's because the workaround utilities are graphic-based, and you can't even see precisely what you loaded after you're done.)
I had this thing for 2 weeks - and it actually did what it was advertised to do - receive and play FM radio through your pc. However, the way the Antenna connects to it's base absolutely stinks!!! They use an RCA plug connected to the extendable antenna via a very, very thin piece of steel. I move the antenna around a few times and that steel snapped, and there's no way to fix it.If you buy this - it will work, but don't move it too much.
I bought the Zune for my little brother in November. It stopped working before Christmas, so I exchanged it for another one. The second one stopped working as well. I will be buying an IPOD now.
Product arrived on time (actually a day early) so was excited to get it set up as the final piece of a home theater installation. Imagine the disappointment to see a hefty dent in the casing, right in the middle, in the side that faces the room. So, no matter, I thought - it's just a cosmetic defect.Boy was I wrong! The dent there made it impossible to retract the screen. No matter how much we tried, we could not get the screen back into the case. Had to return the product.That said, Amazon took the product back without fuss, hence the 2 star (rather than 1 star) rating. Unless the seller can show evidence that they can get their packaging sorted out and validated (listen up Da-Lite- there are tests you should run to validate/iimprove your packaging....) - I will not buy from them again.
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 got this on the recommendation of a college professor. We needed hard drives for class and I had no idea how to choose one. I should have checked Amazon first, because the reviews are accurate on this one. Another girl got the same drive, dropped it at a low height on a cushioned surface, and lost everything. She couldn't even turn it on. I learned to handle mine like a half broken egg. Even with all that extra attention, I somehow managed to bend the tiny metal prong inside the end of the cable that plugs into the hard drive. The other girl generously gave me her cable. I've long graduated from college and I haven't unplugged the cable from the drive since. The drive itself stays in one place. I'm considering buying a different brand just for peace of mind, but I'm too lazy to do the research and legwork of transferring all my files onto a new drive. Just don't buy this in the first place.
I recently bought a new HP printer that uses these #74 and 75 cartridges. My old 920c used #78 and 15. They were about 31 dollars each, but held 19ml. That's a 1.63 per ml. The 74/75s are 17 dollars and only hold 3.5ml, that's 4.86 per ml.Even with the XL carts (12 ml) at the sale price, its 2.40 per ml. (Before S&H;) I gave that new printer away.My old one may be slower, but its loads cheaper. I also notice now that HP doesn't list the ink capacity on their cartridges anymore. Next printer I get, I'm switching.
Had this product for 12 days before the time froze on on it and I was unable to change or use any buttons. I unplugged it and took the battery out, after I plugged it back in it lasted another 3 hours before it again stopped. I cannot use an alarm clock I can't trust. RCA gave me the runaround and would not help me. Although I would not trust another one of these, anyway. Time to go back to Sony!
We ordered this as a Christmas gift for our son. Thankfully we opened it so we could load music on it so he could use it right away. When we tried to load music, it would get stuck after every song. We would have to power it off and then try again. After 2 hours of trying we gave up and requested a refund!
The DVD100i does NOT write to the cheaper and more available DVD+R format. This is due to the fact that HP rushed the drive onto the market more than a year ago in order to gain market share.HP also reneged as I understand on a promise to make the firmware on the drive backward compatible with DVD+R.In April, the new HP drive will come onto the market. This will burn onto the DVD+RW and DVD+R format, saving you a bundle on media and frustration.
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 got this expecting 12 inch leads like normal but no they were half that and the wire was smaller than 18 awg... way to small for the relay's rated current. I went to my local electronics surplus store and bought one with 12 inch leads and 16 awg wire for all of $2.65
If only I would have read the review and done more research.. silly me thinking it being displayed to buy (bundled deals) with the D3100 and a battery would work. Please don't make my mistake and see if it is compatible with your camera first!Did test with friends D70 and worked for about 20 shots.... as long as you were within 10 feet and in front of the camera. You get what you pay for, or maybe a little less.CD
I bought this in excitement and anticipation of making DVD's out of my kids home videos. It just would not work. I run XP and had 1GB of RAM, --plenty of resources, lots of memory. I spent HOURS on the phone with tech support. Finally, they managed a way to get it to work, but the quality was really choppy--I got better images using the MPEG mode of my digital still camera. It would only work using the USB and the image quality just wasn't worth the price I paid.On a positive note, the tech support was very good, they really tried to help, and after spending several hours, the guy on the phone said he'd call me back the next day to contiunue to try to find a solution. I wouldn't buy this unit again, but I would certainly buy from HP again, for their excellent customer service and tech support.
Doesn't hold alot of songs. The most mine will hold is 64. Wouldve spent more if I thought it held more songs.
I can't believe other reviewers haven't commented on this, but these headphones are NOT something to use at the gym or even walking down the street. I have no complaints about sound quality, and the earbuds stay in just fine, but the cord transmits every minor movement as it swings around and taps against your body as a VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE - something that happens with every single step - even on a relatively low impact activity like an eliptical. Using these while sitting on an airplane or a subway train would be fine (thought the comments about the awkward cord length are true also), but the moment you start moving around, they are useless and painful.
Other reviews did indicate the fact that this camera is hard on batteries, but I did not realize how hard. With the included batteries I was able to take 3 pictures without flash. New NiCads gave me about the same result. New rechargable (fully charged) Nickel Metal Hydride batteries did somewhat better, but still gave me only about 1 hour of use (still with no flash).
Ordered this item for my lap top a few weeks ago due to my original one going out. Now this new replacement is starting to act as if it has a shortage in it! =( I'm having to wiggle the cord after plugging it in or tapping on it just to get it to charge. This is the 3rd item I've received that was either damaged or non operative....I don't think I'll be ordering anything else from Amazon & that sucks because they have some great deals.
We got the hdmi cables, but we are not sure whether it is the same as the ones on the website. The cables come without any packaging, and there is no indication anywhere that they are the same brand name items advertised on the website.We have not yet used the cables yet, and we're not sure whether they will work or not.
Very VERY nice sound quality from this system, but it's kinda quirky. My main issue with it at the moment is that if there is no disc in one of the slots then it won't let me put a new one in. I've been wrestling with it all day. It may just be this player; it seems that nobody else has reported this problem.
This is a good calculator as would be expected from Texas Instruments, who have been in the calculator business for decades. A calculator should do the functions that it is supposed to do, which this calculator does. However, like several other's have noted, the keys can be a challenge. I've had to start over after entering a number due to the numbers not enterring as they should have. A good press of the keys takes care of that issue, but most calculators do not need to have the keys pressed firmly for the correct operation... If Texas Instruments could redesign around the key issue, this would be a five star calculator, as the case and display are well designed. I have only used this calculator for a total of maybe 15 - 20 hours, and the keys may work better over time, but I have not seen any change during the timeframe noted.Update 6/16/11 - I'm hoping that I ended up with a lemon, and that this is not an indicator of TI's quality standards. I'm dropping my rating from 4 stars to 2 stars. The decimal button works only when pressed firmly as do several other buttons on this calculator. When taking a timed test in a finance class, this calculator really failed me because of these issues. Even being aware of the issues with the calculator I found myself having to redo calculations several times for most of the problems due to the calculator not taking the decimal point. In over thirty years of using calculators I have never had one with issues like this. At this point, I'd only recommend this calculator to my enemies, not my friends.
Ok so this little player in concept looked good. However just because the compnay says its has great video, does not mean it does. The video is blocky, sound is poor and this long battery life the manufacturer is saying, just isnt there. I took this back and bought a video iPod and was very happy.I should have known anytime you see a "kid" saying it "rules" it most certainly does not rule. A child would have nothing to compare this to and therefore would think something this small was just too cool for school. Im sorry but it really is a piece of absolute garbage.
I am a professional photographer, normally shooting a Nikon D200, However, i do a lot of shooting from the back of a horse, and sometimes a pont and shoot is what I need. My old Olympus Camedia finally died, which was a good camera. I bought a Panasonic Lumix, which is nice. However,the ease of putting the G7 in my pocketwas tempting so I thought I would try it. Being in Colorado at high altitudes, I needed the extension tube for the polarizer at certain times of the day. Once ths is on, you can no longer see much of the picture through the view finder, which you must use in bright light. All you pretty much see is the extension tube. Awful! The other problem is trying to hold it in one hand and take a picture is impossible. With no grip, your thumb goes over all of the menu buttons and the trash button. You can imagine how many things can happen there to keep you from getting a picture.The image is good, but it is clumsy in design, and often slow to focus as well.
The iPOD I bought had a dead battery that would not accept a charge. I mailed it back to the seller and she refunded my money. Not a great experience and it cost me the return postage.
Red ink had leaked out of the ink cartridge inside the sealed packaging on the first ink cartridge order. Amazon gave me a credit for that one. I placed another order for a replacement. It came today with the same problem.
I am frustrated that a battery taken directly out of the charger at full indicates nearly discharged when inserted into the battery (first charge out of the container). This does not act like any of the previous 4 Canon batteries I have owned for my camera.
I got it working after a few tries with the auto detection via the windows CD...and it did work with my VOIP phone adapter for a while. But today I relocated my phone to a different location and this thing somehow does not work any more. No matter what I do, I cannot get a dial tone any more (but plug the VOIP adapter into a wired network works right away). And the bridge appears to be working as well on a computer. Maybe the shared power is cause issue?Update: it appears that power is the issue. The power adapter output is 5V/2A, which works for the bridge, but the bridge power output is only 5V/1A, which is supposedly to support the VOIP device (mine is PAP2T), but that device requires 5V/2A! I tried to use to this to network my laptop - it drops the connectivity as soon as I plug its power output into the PATP2T...The idea of sharing power (therefore cut down on power adapter clutter) is well thought by poorly implemented in this case...Look like you'd be better off to get theNetgear WNCE2001 Universal WiFi Internet Adapter. it has dual power option - you can either use its power adpater, or use a USB cable to get power from any device that has a USB...
I purchased the item and in my very first use, one of the legs was bent. I called the customer service for warranty but I was told it was my fault not the product. The foreign customer service was rude with poor english. Avoid the product and the hassle of bad customer service. Ben
I bought an iRock during Christmas to go with my new iPod. About 3-4 weeks into using it, the iRock started to only play out of the left speakers, and would require the antenna to be twisted a bit to return sound to the right speakers.It finally gave out all together after a total of about 60 days. Now, it would be one thing if i was beating it on the dash, or if i dropped it, but this thing has sat in my car for 2 30-minute communtes a day for 8 weeks and it's already dead?I did not enjoy this product for 30 days before it started failing, so i would recommend potential users consider alternate products before purchasing this one.
The Zumo 550 is the bit of motorcycling kit that I have both come to love and hate at the same time. I admit that Garmin has done a terrific job of making such a feature rich piece of technology. The Zumo has never failed to disappoint me with it's array of bells and whistles, and the usability of the device is great while riding, and while planning rides.However, I have two gripes:First, the routing isn't all that great. The Zumo can be set to route for shortest distance or shortest time, but no matter how it's set, it will often attempt to guide me in round-about courses in lieu of direct lines. This is particularly problematic when low on gas. I've learned that the Zumo should only be used to find where you're going, and then navigate yourself by following street signs instead. In short, if the Zumo tells you you are heading for Interstate 1, use your eyes to follow the signs to Interstate 1 - the Zumo will not get you there. Furthermore, the Zumo has attempted to route me on more than one dirt hiking trail. Not a good idea on a street motorcycle.Secondly, the quality control on the 550 is horrible. I know many riders that have brought their Zumos through years of constant use, but in my case, I have had three replacement units through Garmin in five years. They have a tendency to just stop powering up one day. In each case, I was billed $150 for a refurbished replacement, so my current, refurbished Zumo 550 has cost me roughly $1200 to date.With the arrival of the 600 series Zumos, the 550 should have descended notably in price, but it has not gone down much. For such a poorly constructed unit, I would have hoped to see them phased out entirely.
I had both the whole unit stop working and the strange wireless connection freezes. I have this gateway and the solution to the dropped connections and lock ups was to put a very small fan blowing on the router. It's possible that it's an overheating problem, even when the room is relatively cool. I read about the possible overheating problem somewhere, and my connection has been completely solid 24/7 for several months since I put the fan on it. Before that, it was dropping the connection daily and required pulling the power plug to reset the connection.This product was given to me by Comcast when I ordered the Home Networking option.The connection IS much better now with this modem than it was before with my own store-bought cable modem, but that is not saying much.In summary: This unit sucks, don't buy it - and I like Netgear products.If this review helps you with your problem, please bump it (click on 'Yes' it was helpful)
This is a 5-pin socket, but there are only 4 connectors & 3 leads. Relay pins 30 & 85 are tied together with a short jumper, and the remaining leads are for 86 and 87a. So, the way it works (e.g.) is that when 30 is hooked to your 12V DC, the jumper applies the trigger voltage to 85. If 86 is grounded, then you get *nothing* out of the 87a (NC) lead. You make this "work" by switching *open* the (86) lead to ground, allowing juice to flow out 87a. Why they don't just provide 5 connectors and 5 leads, especially including 87 (NO), I don't know. Save yourself a headache, and find a *relay* with the diode built in, and get a plain socket with 5 connectors & leads.
We purchased the transformer model VC500W for connecting the 400Watt 220Volts blender. Transformer is working fine when the blender is in unload condition. But when the blender load is on, transformer fuse is burning down.
Package arrived without user's manual. Had to download the manual from StarTech web site. Followed the instruction to install the drivers but my Laptop complained the device failed to start. Contacted StarTech tech support and instructed to install the manufacture provided drivers which crashed my laptop. Returned the card 2 weeks later. DO NOT BUY IT, Period.
This item never worked!What more can you say! The company did'nt even know how to get it to work.
I own two of these and although I originally thought it was a good product, I no longer think that. This webcam is not supported under Linux and whenever I use it with skype, my friends and family always say that the image is out of focus and adjusting the camera focus does not make the image better.
I have this printer for just over 1 1/2 yr with very light usage...just finished the original ink and put in 2 brand new HP cartridges 2 weeks ago and was still working ok up to yesterday. I tried printing an email today and did not pay attention to the paper tray which only had 3 pieces of paper left. Paper jam!! The roller fed all 3 paper into it. After clearing the paper jam from the back of the printer (the paper was intact without any missing piece), I was not able to make it work again....paper jam error won't go away no matter what I did. A called to HP 800 # got me an Indian customer service rep. She would not even patch my call to support since the warrrenty has expired. In order to talk to technical support, I would have to pay $35 to have support for 14 days. I am going to junk it and look for another brand. What a waste of money for a good looking printer with all the cool functions but does not last.Edit:I almost junk it...then I found a fix...not from HP but from other user. Check this out if you have the same paper jam problem: http://www.fixya.com/support/t203152-hp_photosmart_c4180_phantom_paper_jamThis link just save me $70 to have it exchanged by HP.
I got these to replace the batteries in a flashlight I purchased last year. While I forget the brand of the original batteries, they lasted for nearly six months of low to moderate use, plus a few more months in storage. Under similar use patterns, this product lasted less than one month. Very disappointing.
As an early adopter I appreciate the Muvo's wonderful features as all other high reviewers had mentioned. The noise during playback was annoying, but I mainly use the unit to record cassette into MP3s. After 4 months of usage, it suddenly died, as all other low reviewers experienced. But at least their warranty is still in effect. Since the warranty runs out in 3 months, I would have to pay $25 to have the priviledge to learn how much more I will be charged in order to get the unit fixed. At this time, I wouldn't want to pay $25 for even a new unit!
Do not buy. This may be the worst product I've ever bought. It has never worked properly. I've kept fresh batteries in it, but it's still no good. Within 10 feet of the laptop, I'll click three or four times and nothing happens. Then, I'll click and the slides go in fast forward until the end. It's quite embarrassing to be giving a professional presentation and have this happen.Awful product. Believe the bad reviews. It's worse than they describe.The only positive thing I can say about the product is that it doubles nicely as a cat toy. My cat loves the laser pointer.
I bought these tapes as part of a "buy one pack of tapes from Amazon and get this TDK tape 10-pack [for a good price] from a different vendor" promotion. I assumed that the TDK tapes were covered under Amazon's free shipping offer and did not realize, until I got the receipt in my email, that I was paying the outside vendor more in shipping costs than the price of this pack of tapes. To add insult to injury, the first tape in the pack did not work. Warning to all - if Amazon says a product is from a different vendor, go directly to the other website to see what you'll be paying before you buy it through Amazon!
This thing really is a piece of garbage. I used it to back up data on my multiple macs.First, there were some times that the drive didn't mount properly.Then, one day... it wouldn't mount at all. Get a La Cie instead. I had a 160 gb drive for over 6 years. No trouble what-so-ever.I wrote to AcomData's tech forum. No replies... It's been 3 weeks.
The device looks great, quit impressive, worked ok first 3 or 4 days, user learning curve; turn the device on won't stay on, hook up to computer, device turns on, but the the hard disk continues to search and search, can't find operating system or something, let battery charge, disconnect, try to turn it on, disk runs, disk searches shuts down. Call Zune support, their conclusion battery not charged,(operater error) charge again, still not working, call again support, same response; operator error, charge battery. Still not working and so far Microsoft Zune Support will not replace or repair this wonderful device. Also any movie compression software is a mystery. Not very pleased!
I can't give any star because I did not check the description clearly when I ordered it, but find it not suitable for my D700 only after I receive it. AS Amazon takes very long time to refund your money, I decide to keep it.
Given the expense of this item I expected a top of the line listening device but I am sorly disappointed in its performance. The quality of sound is average, it certainly does not meet its' advertized hype. One week after receiving the unit the left ear piece went dead. This headset is overpriced and of poor quality. Buy something else.
I wanted to plug a usb keyboard and a usb mouse into the unused PS2 ports to get back the two usb ports but neither would work when I plugged them in.
The case is good notebooks sleeve. However the strap is very small and can only be used around your wrist. The strap does not have any support, so when you carry the laptop with the strap, it swings all around. Also the material inside the case, which is there to protect the zipper from scratching the laptop, is very clumsy and is difficult to pull it around the laptop.Overall, if you want this case to use as a regular sleeve with a nice front zippered pocket, then this is for you. However, if you want to use this as a carrying case, it would be better to get something which has a SHOULDER strap.
No documentation in the box.Setup instructions are on a CD, and expect you to have one PC that is solely wired into your broadband modem (I had an existing wireless router that I was replacing, so I had to reconfigure my PC to match what the setup program expected before I could do anything even though there were no instructions to do so).Followed the instructions exactly and the last page of the setup said that the router couldn't be located (even though the PC found the router since it was assigned a DHCP address).No support phone number to deal with these problems.Documentation is on the CD and expects your PC to have Adobe Acrobat installed since it is in PDF format (but again no instructions to say so and no option to install Adobe Reader on the CD).Have to reconstruct my old system to get back on the internet to look for help.Only two Knowledge Base pages at the LinkSys website even refer to the WRT54GX (neither with setup problems).I've bought a lot of LinkSys products and they all have taken hours and hours to get working (their wireless print server never worked at all).When they finally get working they work okay (but my old wireless router, a BEFW11S4 had a nasty habit of disconnecting clients that was only fixed by unplugging/replugging the power).No more LinkSys for me.
i have it but it isnt worth the click. I regret buying it and it is a piece of doo doo. only 1 USB port and can not get anything else installed because the windows xp is counterfit.DONT FALL FOR IT
This mouse has some very good things going for it. After you get used to where you put your hand it's very natural feeling. The weighting choices makes it so all people can get approx. their favorite weight. The button to change sensitivity is made for first person shooter gaming. Going from sniper rifle to assault rifle sensitivity preferences is a snap. That being said, Mine started to double click after a few days. It's gotten progressively worse and now I'm back to using my old mouse. Avoid this mouse at all costs. Unless you don't like to have to click the button 2 times to double click. In that case this is the mouse for you.
I work with a University network, we sell and support all different kinds of NIC's and from experience. there and SMC nic's have always performed the worst. My advice is to go with a 3COMM or, even better yet, a NETGEAR card
This whole package is disappointing. I got it for Christmas and while I can get it out and see some stuff the features of the telescope simply don't work. The automated, computerized system gets you pointed in the general direction of what you're looking for but can't actually find it. And, once you've gone through the alignment procedure and tried to find something (which it can't quite do) the &lt;Arrow> keys on the control pad don't work. So, you end up shutting it off and restarting it just so you can move it around and try to see something. The computer doesn't work. Simple as that.I also called Celestron's Technical Support and was less than impressed. The guy didn't even seem familiar with the operation of the unit and then just told me that "I wasn't using it right". Sorry, dude, but I was.Lastly, the software bundled with it isn't that hot either. It's a neat idea, but it won't take the time from your computer and seems determined to insert some other time (in my case I live in the US central time zone and the software insists on using Pacific time), even though I check and tweak the computer "Date and Time" settings and hit the &lt;Use Computer Time> button. I've had to delete and reinstall the program three times. No joy.As a telescope I think it works reasonably well, but all the money for the computerized mount and the software is wasted. Personally I'd probably get something else if I were you.Good luck.
It looks like a nice monitor. I ordered one on 1/1/2008 for $703.79 . On 1/4/2008, the order was cancelled. I was surprised given the monitors age. It couldn't be out of stock.Upon checking, I found the problem. Amazon cancelled my order so they could raise the price to $789.99. Big thanks to Amazon. I ordered the better reviewed BenQ FP241W from elsewhere. Watch out for the price hikes. They are unannounced and after you order. May be better to go elsewhere...Paul
The quality is good enough for DV-videobut only in wide angle mode. Do not tryto zoom too much with it or you will seethe quality deteriorate very fast.The lens is very soft which is why Idon't recommend it beyond DV usage.It's very cheap, and comes with adaptorrings which could turn up to be useful too.Native: 37mm, adaptors downto 25mm. There isno thread on the lens, so no filters.[...]
I bought these for home and work, thinking I'd be able to listen to the MP3s on my computer while roaming from room to room.Well, forget that. Despite the claims that you can hear your music through &quot;walls and ceilings&quot;, the reality is that even one or two thick walls will block clear reception. And I don't know where they came up with that &quot;300 foot&quot; range for the reception, but it's just not true. In addition, the power cord and audio jack are way too short, limiting your ability to position the transmitter to where it might do some more good. If you're looking to listen to your TV or stereo from across the room, this might be the product for you, but if you want to listen to music in the backyard, you'd be better off with something else.
Total Disaster...good luck getting the software onto your computer. even more challenging may be getting the actual player to charge or work. after spending hours downloading every possible microsoft update, the zune still believes it's not compatible with either my home or office equipement. without a doubt this is one of the worst products i've ever purchased.
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!
1stuninstalled old iTouch, Reinstalled new iTouch without rebooting, resulting in crash and format. This was probably a result of not restarting the computer after the uninstallation. After win 2000 install it started to work again.2ndkeyboard would be recognized in the beginning (hitting del for bios setup) but not recognized when win2000 was booting up (couldn't enter safe mode)3rdWhen I tried to plug my regular keyboard back in it would work until win2000 booted up and itouch software came online. Neither my ps2(old non - logitech) mouse or keyboard would work then. I finally got it to work again by using a USB Mouse.I had no support numbers that came with the product. AFter laying down money I expect so freakin support. I went online and I to struggle through some stupid automated preprogrammed repsonse questionnaire to my problems. After avoiding all the newbie questions it finally went to email a human being.
This player doesn't even have the feature that ALL other, even the least expensive, players have - it does not resume. When you turn off the player it loses the position in the file and starts from the beginning. I called RCA/Thomson help desk and they blithely explained to me that this how they designed it.
Despite the description, this is NOT a touch lamp. There is a switch and it offers only one level of brightness.
The sound quality you receive is good for the price. However they are uncomfortable in your ear and tend to fall out easily.
I hate that U3 software that it's included and there is no way to get rid of it!!!I totally regret about buying this product
Either I got a defective one, but after 4 hours with 7 different techs on the phone and calls to Apple Corporate, someone has agreed to exhange my unit for another one.My i-Tunes would load all the songs on to the i-pod, and you could pick a song, but it would never play, just go blank.Waited a month, had it engraved, now I have to wait for a box to return it, and then wait for another one and start over. I think it may be advisable to wait to they get the bugs worked out. 7 different techs could not figure it out. Or, maybe I got a bad one.
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.
my husband received this as a gift about 4 months ago and it died this evening. No power, nothing working. Strange how they manage to make it work within their 90 day parts and labor window. Now? It would cost as much in shipping and labor as it will to buy the new Sony my husband is out buying as I type.
DO NOT BUY CYBERHOME!I received the DVR-2500 Recorder for Christmas last year. I have used it seldomly for playing movies, and barely at all for recording DVDs. 6 months later, the unit is dead. Won't turn on, won't light up, nothing. In fact, the only thing doing less than this piece of junk recorder, is Cyberhome's customer service. No response whatsoever! LOOK AT THE OTHER REVIEWS. THIS COMPANY IS A JOKE. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
regardless of the product description this device did not work for me with Vista as my operating system. I wasted a lot of time trying to make it work before it occurred to me that I had a compatibility issue between the microphone and Vista.George
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.
We purchased this card just a month ago... Wanting a fresh card for the birth of our third child. For just ten dollars, we thought it was quite the find!!! Yesterday, after over two hundred pictures taken the card died. At first I thought it was my camera, but other cards worked in it. In a panic I took the card to the local grocers, where they have a digital photo kiosk... Said the device didn't detect anything. And when attempting to upload the images to my computer... Same thing! Heart broken I attempted to find a solution online... And though I haven't tried it yet -- some people have had some luck (with this card) by taking it to a profecional. From what we have learned, after taking the card in most ppl were able to salvage 20-80% of their images. Defently worth a try. BAD BAD CARD
Based on reviews, this unit was supposed to be compatible with Mac printing.Sadly, I could not get it to work on Mac network with a Canon Laser Printer.
I purchased the Excalibur 4GB drive from another website that sold it new in its original packaging. I used it one time to transfer roughly 1mb of files from one computer to another. Later that day I tried to use it again for the same purpose. Upon plugging in this device it no longer worked and I was getting "the click of death". Let this be a warning to anyone considering buying a portable usb drive that uses a hard disk instead of flash memory.
I was so dissapointed in this bag; the very first time I used it the main compartment zipper broke!!!! I really wish I had ordered the Tamrac for just a few dollars more.
I found that the static was so strong with this product that I was constantly changing the channel settings to get a better signal (a totally clean signal was impossible). I wound up buying another transmitter which works great.
Great look, very comfortable, but these headphones are disposable. The poor quality extruded rubber coating will only last a few weeks. Good value if you opt to rarely use them.
I'm a bit disappointed -- perhaps it was me for not doing enough research, but these headphones are HEAVY. I feel like I've strapped a couple of speakers to my ears.The sound quality is fine, and I can't give it a one-star because of that, but for a gaming headset, these are entirely too heavy. I'll be looking to replace these as soon as possible.
The manual does not say what speed DVD-R/RW to use. I purchased Memorex DVD-R x8 and received a Disc Error Message. I then purchased DVD-R x4 and received same error message. I emailed customer support and waited two days for a reply. In the meantime I called customer support and was told only media x1 or x2 can be used. When I received the email message message from their support personel it said: " DVD-R 4x can be used 8x will result in a disc error.DVD-RW 2x can be used 4x will result in a disc error.The following discs have been tested and are proven to be compatible with our DVD recorders.MEMOREX DVD-R FUJIFILM DVD-R FUJIFILM DVD-RW IMATION DVD-RWIMATION DVD-R 2.0 TDK DVD-RW 2X TDK DVD-R 2X"So, go figure. I spent a lot of money on DVD-R's that don't work. I'm returning the product rather than continually purchasing non-refundable DVDs. I now have 45 DVD-R's that are of no use to me. Thankfully, Amazon will refund the purchase price of this this player/recorder.
The ink is much too light. It is not suitable for my business. I do not know if there is some way to adjust the darkneww of the ink.
I originally bought an APEX writer. The first thing I had to do with it was upgrade the firmware. I took it back due to other issues and opted for a Cyberhome. I was pleased when I got it home, it was easier to use than the APEX and it came with 3 DVD/RW's. I commenced to filling allthree up with home videos and was pleased with the quality of the recording. BUT when I put the DVD in my pc it is un readable. I do not know whether this is due to the formatting or the discs. I was furious. I will be returning this one as well and opting for a little more expensive version. I guess you do get what you pay for.
I bought this item with the Best Buy Performance Service Plan (PSP). I was told that if I had problems with the unit, I could bring it back to be repaired or replaced FOR FREE as part of the PSP! Well, you guessed it... I had problems. I brought it in because it would not play VCR tapes. My main reason for purchasing this item was to convert VCR tapes to DVD. I reluctantly let BEST BUY ship my item to their service Center. They called within one month to say my XBR413 was repaired and ready for me to pick up. Against my better judgement, I simply picked it up at the BEST BUY store WITHOUT asking the "Geek Oncall" to verify that it played tapes properly. When I got home... YOU GUESSED IT... It would not play tapes SURPRIZE!! I then drove BACK TO BEST BUY, and spent MORE time AGAIN waiting for the Manager to tell me that he wanted to send it out again. I let 'em do it again (against my better judgement). That was today (2/19/05). I'm hoping at this point that they just can't fix it, and I hope they will refund my money! I'll demand it next time. This product is a dud, and should be smashed on the floor of the store in front of everyone! Stay tuned for the next update.
Even though the site said &quot;Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days&quot;, the item has not shipped after 7 weeks! No one in the customer service department can explain why. This company is obviously having some big problems!
... The installation was a piece of cake -- much easier than taking it out of the plastic packaging. I noticed a problem right away. The buttons are pretty stiff (could be because it is new) and the receiver seems to only get the first part of the click. In the case of a single-click, I ended up highlighting, draggins around the screen. Can you say pain in the 'rearend'?!Additionally, the optical sensor doesn't like the light gray tabletop The user guide suggested that a dark color mouse pad is bad on the battery... When was the last time you came across a white mouse pad??The first two sets of batteries went bye-bye after three weeks of use (not used on nights and weekends). Bought the charging station for $... Besides not having to feed the hunger little mouse more batteries, I was able to plug the receiver on the station and move them both off to the side of my laptop. The move improved the mouse in a huge way. The metal casing on the laptop was apparently interferring with the mouse transmitting to the receiver.
Records mostly noise of the motor. Poor sensitivity and poor recording quality. My 5 years old (and stolen...) Sony recorderwas perfect. This one is useless.
We were really happy with this bag until the release button jammed on the handle just four weeks after we got it. The good news is that JanSport is honoring the warranty. The bad news is that the cost of shipping to their service center, which they refuse to cover, is quite high.
Worked fine until one day I flicked the switch off to reset some hardware plugged into it and it wouldn't turn back on anymore. I'd be fine with that if this was caused by a surge, but merely toggling on/off should not blow the unit, so that's an instant one-star. If you regularly need to use the power switch, stay away from this model.It lasted a few months, Belkin's website doesn't even recognize this model as existing and their RMA processes is convoluted. When I emailed their support, they told me to mail it to them and *maybe* they'll replace it. They don't cover postage and seeing how that would be half if not the whole cost of the unit, it's just not worth it.
I have reloaded the PC software several times and even downloaded a later version of the software, but I continue to get a series of errors that offer no suggestion on how to resolve them, and nothing but frustration dealing with the frame and software. At one point, simply turning the frame on while it was connected to the PC caused the latter a blue screen of death, which I have never experienced on this XP machine before. I spend my work days dealing with computer hardware and software and I do not have time to mess around with shoddy programming on my days off. This frame is going back to Amazon. It's a shame, too, because the single album of photos I was able to load on the frame looked great.
I purchased this item last October. I have purchased Tripp Lite products before and have been very happy with their quality. This USB hub however is a different story. It worked fine when I initially set it up but then after a month or so our power went out and when it cam back on the hub no longer worked. I opened it up and it was not hard to see why. The soldering joints and workmanship on the board is very poor. Don't waste you time with this product. My hope is that they will improve it in the future. But for now I purchased another hub from a different manufacturer.
At first, this back pack seems amazing: made by canon, looks cool, and has a bunch of compartments and such. But when you start to use it, you realize you made a mistake when you bought it. First: trying to get your equipment out of this thing quickly is almost impossible. The zipper gets stuck if you close the backpack completely. After messing with it for a minute or two it'll open. Second: (which I guess is true for all backpacks, and is the reason why I wont buy another one) is that trying to get your gear out of the bag is a juggling act. To avoid dropping your lenses and such you have to put the bag on the ground and squat to get them. By the time you switch lenses you will either A: lose your shot, or B: get trampled on. After a few weeks of using this bag, the zipper would un-hook itself, letting my equipment fall out. This happened while I was shooting a concert and I almost lost 2,000$ worth of equipment. I cant wait to return this bag and get one that hangs off your shoulder to your hip.
THIS THING [Stinks]!!! I've exchanged it twice now and I still can't get the s-video to come in color(only black&white?). This picture is fuzzy and hard to see at any angle but directly on. And why is it not wide screen? It does sound decent though, and has a somewhat innovative design. My suggestion? Wait for the interact 5.4" monitor for PS2!
I had to return this memory kit twice - finally for a refund. The first time I ordered this kit was in February and it included two DIMMS. That was expected.For these recent orders, only one DIMM was provided.The Amazon Customer Service person indictated that a stock-pulling problem might exist and would contact me when the problem was discovered. I have returned for refund and have recieved the refund.I will search for another solution...
I have had a Rio Carbon for about 8 months. So far I've gone through two of them. I don't know whether I've gotten bad ones or what because the first one after about 2 months wouldn't do anything but display an "Upgrader" message and the second one's volume wheel became dislodged and doesn't work anymore. Now the company wants 100 bucks for another one. No one should have two go through two MP3 players or more.Thats why I think that it's JUNK.I'm now thinking about getting an iPod because they don't have external parts besides the headphones. The overall design is good and the storage and software is satisfactory but I mean come on... How many products are you supposed to get? Last time I checked it was 1.
This was product was a dissapointment for me. The picture is decent, but the built-in microphone is completely worthless. And for the tiny amount of sound it manages to pick up, it is completely out of sync with the video. This creates an unnecessary amount of frustration for me. For what I paid, I expected to have a microphone that could pick up my voice from more than three inches away. Even the directions indicate that the microphone should be used three to five inches away. What is the point of having a webcam if I have to be that close to it?Another function I hoped to get some use out of was the still picture function. But again, it is worthless. Still pictures were blurry and little detail could be made out.The box also advertised a pan and zoom function, but this is a complete crock. All it does is crop the picture making a decent picture very blurry. Same thing with the face-recognition function.In conclusion: Avoid this product.
IT'S A GOOD PLAYER, BUT DO YOU GUYS KNOW THAT YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE BATTERY?. THE BATTERY HAS A RECHARGEABLE LIFE OF ABOUT 3 YEARS, AFTER THEN STARTS TO FAIL TO RECHARGE. WHEN I ASKED TECHNICAL SUPPORT THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE CONSIDERING OFFERING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY WHEN NEEDED, FOR A FEE AT THEIR SERVICE FACILITY. BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WERE JUST STARTING TO CONSIDER THAT POSSIBILITY AND THAT THEY COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT SUCH AN OPTION WAS GOING TO BE MADE AVAILABLE. I FOUND COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO SPEND ALMOST 400 DOLLARS FOR A PRODUCT THAT I'LL HAVE TO THROW AWAY BECAUSE I CANNOT REPLACE THE BATTERY. I RETURNED THE PRODUCT. BEWARE.
I purchased the original router in December 2007. Since that time the router has been replaced by Netgear 3 times as it was defective and has stopped working again. The first time it stopped working, I spent several hours on the phone with a tech support rep that I could barely understand before he would agree that the unit was defective. The second and third times it stopped working, I needed to correspond with tech support via email unless I wanted to pay a $75 fee because the unit was over 90 days. Both times it took 6 weeks of emails back and forth before they would agree that the unit was defective. In each instance I needed to ship the router back at my cost before they would consider shipping out the replacement. Four defective routers in less than 18 months is crazy, not to mention I've had about 5 months of lost usuage during that time. I would never buy a Netgear product again.
Ok, I am on my 3rd exchange. I have had 2 failed units. They both failed on the video side of the unit, but the audio continued to work. The latest exchange has audio problems, and a dead pixel, and I've only had it one day. Don't buy this, or if you do, don't say I didn't warn you. I wouldn't buy any audiovox product. They don't care that the unit is sub standard. I e-mailed them about the units, and their reply was as follows: "Sorry you're having problems with this model" unquote. End of story, no help or offer to help. I would never recommend this to anyone. Buyer Beware!
lens was junk if you need a paper weight buy it. manual and auto focus both gave very blurry pictures the only good thing was amazon took it back...
Unless I missed it, nowhere on the product description does it indicate that this is a remanufactured cartridge. It was only when I received the cartridge that the box indicates that it is remanufactured. The shipping price is ridiculous. Over $7 for one ink jet cartridge. By the time shipping is factored in, you could have bought a new one at Target. I wouldn't buy from Plexon again on principle alone.
This is my second Sennheiser 151 headset. The first lasted about a year, and it was comfortable, so when it became staticy I replaced it with a new one of the same type at the end of Dec. In retrospect I should have gotten something completely different. Now, after less than 2 months of light/moderate use, this second one has the same static problem (something shorted in the cord?) and more than that, it completely cuts out sometimes. Unfortunately I can't return it to Amazon as it is now just slightly over the 30 days return window. Aargh! I feel duped. I will definitely look elsewhere for a replacement.
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.
Very disappointing. We've usually liked Panasonic products, but this one was defective junk right out of the box.Something is not right with the software. We couldn't get it to set up/program properly. It kept hanging up and just getting stuck on one screen or another. And we could never get it to open the DVD tray at all -- ever.Spent maybe 4 hours trying to get this to work. The manual was just the worst we've ever seen; completely indecipherable and useless. That made it even harder to figure out that the unit wasn't working properly because you wondered if you'd missed some key step.Low quality product. Stay away.
This product may work great (as many reviewers have noted) but BEWARE of the Y cable they have is a HUGE problem. You cannot use any other cable it seems. Getting a replacement from them is a joke. I've called for over 5 months and traveled to the depths of the call centers. Promises were made. Credit cards were charged. Item arrive wrong the first time (it was an EXTERNAL AC/DC adapter! for a product that takes no external power). The next 4 tries amounted to NOTHING. I refused to give out my CC to them after the second attempt since it was obvious they were not anywhere near the United States. At this point, I'm filing a report with the BBB. They have reached a new all time low for customer service.After this ridiculous issue, I will be a Maxtor customer, or heck even Western Digital. They blew it.
I was looking for a simple, cheap set of headphones to listen to music on the go as I lost my previous pair. Here is why I don't like this product:1. The earbuds don't fit well - This could be because they don't fit my ears well, but it may be because I've never used earbuds before2. You have to push them REALLY far in your ear to get them to stay, or to hear the sound properly - This is to extensive discomfort over time3. The earbuds don't stay in your ear - if so much as small breeze tugs at the wires, they fall out. So, it is especially worthless while moving (or exercising/jogging) because they just stick in your ear canal. Earphones that come with most MP3 players are shaped to be held in your ear by resting on the cartilage, but these try to stay with with suction.4. The sound is not high quality. To hear ANY bass, you must practically hold them deep into your ear. Also, if they aren't positioned perfectly, the sound is drastically reduced. Its difficult to equalize the music in both ears, so it is annoying to listen to the sound with differing levels of volume or clarity.But........ they're ridiculously cheap. Not like I was expecting much.
This is the worst remote I've ever used. It is so small thatit is hard to handle, and the buttons are tiny and difficultto locate and manage. They are also unresponsive, taking twoto three very hard pushes before anything happens. After fightingwith it for two days, I bought another brand.
Not worth the price I paid. This thing is straight from the 80's with a CD player attached. Dial tuning, no preset stations, no battery backup. Basically, the only thing "new" about this clock is the addition of the CD player but its function is even limited. Returned it as soon as I got it I was so disappointed.
I only seem to get about 1 or 2 channels using this antenna. I've tried turning the dial, moving it around my room, etc. On some days I can get 2 channels, maybe 3 at most. But mostly it's 1 that comes out clear.
I had thought the range on this was 75 feet. Tech support told me it really is 25-30 feet. Don't anticipate a larger range.
Love the feel and portability. What I do not like is the responsiveness. At times very sluggish and frustrating. Battery life is disappointing as well.
I bought one worked for 5 hours. Returned it for another. That worked for a day or so. Crappy, crappy, crappy.
Great look, good sound - so if you are just using this as a radio and/or CD player then fine. But I was trying to use it also as my nightstand CD/Clock Radio - but the clock is only displayed when the unit is in "Standby Mode", which is fine, but in Standby Mode, the blue LED light turns off, so using this unit as a CD/clock radio is pointless. You can't see the clock unless it is daytime or you have a light on in the room, so what's the point of having a clock on this unit. Stupid flaw. Tried to talke to the 888-Philips helpdesk - their even more useless and stupid. Like talking to a bring wall. Returned this unit within 5 days.
I purchased this camera, installed it and it thinks it is a modem. I called the technical support line and was immediately told it was my PC.After installing on 3 PCs all with different operating systems, 98, ME and 2000, I get the same result.It eats batteries and only makes 5-7 pictures without extended card. No electrical plug and none can be purchased. The flash seldom works... needless to say, it's going back.
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~
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.
I bought two of the Microft LifeCam VX-3000's and had audio problems with both. The microphones did not pickup my voice, however the video was excellent. I read several reviews by others on the internet that stated that they had experienced microphone problem also.
I had high hopes for this little device but no dice! I was even able to place it on International setting to use a lower bandwidth. The result was very low volume and constant static. Perhaps its better in rural areas without a million radio stations but not in LA!.
I bought this camera, HP M425v for my daughter in December of 2006. The camera worked great up until about a week ago. She had it in her purse and noticed it was extremely hot to the touch. She took it to an adult to look at it and they removed the batteries and allowed it to cool. When we got it home, we put new batteries in it and tried to turn it on. It would not come on so we sat it down to see if it would heat up again. Within seconds it began to get hotter and hotter so we took the batteries out and noticed that the batteries were not hot.I contact HP to see about getting it replaced. Of course they refuse to replace it because i am passed my 90 day warranty period. I for one could not believe they only have a 90 warranty but I was even more shocked they were not concerned about it heating up.I would be interested to know how many others have or will experience this problem as it may help my case. We have only had this camera for 4 mos. and it is disappointing because it was a Christmas gift.Good luck with this product. Hopefully no one out there will get hurt.
This was a great printer as far as print quality and speed... but what Minolta doesn't tell you in advance is that if you either refill the cartridge or use a non-new or non-factory cartridge, the printer goes into &quot;deep cleaning&quot; mode (permanently) while printing and slows down to about 6ppm. It won't go back up to regular speed unless you install a new Minolta cartridge.This, of course, is a completely bogus excuse for forcing you to buy Minolta toner (which costs $130).I called tech support to confirm that there was no workaround, and the woman I spoke with had received 4 complaints that morning on that issue.So I sent it back and bought a Samsung ML-1710, which, although a little bit slower (17ppm instead of 21) can use any toner and seems like an excellent little printer.
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.
I've had several sets of Phillips earbuds, so I was surprised when I realized the material of the cord on these is very poor quality, it's like putty, gets kinks very easily (even right out of the package) and tangles too easily. Maybe Phillips went back to the better material of other Phillips buds I own and if they did, good for them. But I got a set I can barely use, which is a shame, because they do sound pretty good, hence the 2 stars despite the cord problem.
I found one of these for $200, and based on the reviews I figured I'd be pleasantly surprised.I thought wrong.Not only are the maps highly inaccurate, but it doesn't give enough notice on when to turn, so missing turns is quite common. The routes this thing takes aren't usually the optimal choice, and it likes to avoid the highway even though it's on the default settings. So you end up taking a ton of back roads that really slow down your trip. I recently missed a trip to the movie theater because of this unit. When it said I was arriving at the destination, it brought me to a field. That's right, a FIELD.Not only am I out the $200 for this inaccurate POS, but I'm out $20 for the movie tickets. Thanks a lot, Garmin.
I have a Logitech QuickCam Messenger and it works better then this piece of junk. Firstly, the cd software install is a pain in the butt. It also has no working uninstall, you have to delete the whole folder and then use a program to clear out the registry entries so you won't get any error messages. While installing the PC Cam part of the software, it would freeze at 5%, 16%, 32%, and 60%, making me have to do a ctrl+alt+del to end the background installation (for some reason it runs 2x installers at once) Drivers do remove correctly however.Upon use, the stand doesn't affix to my laptop screen at all. If you put it on a surface lower than you, you have to 180 it around on the stand, effectivley putting it backwards, to let it move up. Additionally, when it finally does work, it is too bright, in a white shirt I dissapear almost, and when I move it becomes very very blury. Has an insane lag time also.Does not have a built-in microphone, but they have one that clips onto your clothes instead?? Not working for me. Overall, this webcam is crap. The logitech one I own is not professional nor am I promoting it by any means, I just use it as a comparision, and frankly I would take it over this anyday.
Took the plunge to get these because I was ordering $370 camera and Amazon pitched this as a half price item if purchased in combination. Obviously I should have checked the reviews anyway. Put the batteries in the charger, they won't charge. Remove them, replace them, charger lights right up and eventually registers a full charge. Put them in the camera, it won't power up. Remove them and replace them and it powers on fine. Check them with a battery tester, 3 of 4 check fine, one shows no charge. Check it again a few seconds later, and it shows a full charge. THESE ARE UNRELIABLE JUNK.Pitching a bad product (and from the quantity of poor reviews this has been a poor product for some time) is a disappointment, from a retailer I WANT to be able to trust!
I just bought this case for my Seagate 1TB hard drive but it doesn't even fit it. It is well made what is the use if it doesn't fit??? Amazon should not recommend this...
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.
Okay, so I bought a Zune (one that was refurbished.) and thought, "Maybe the people who complain in the reviews aren't very computer knowledgeable." Ho,ho,ho was I wrong! And am I sorry I thought that!Installing the software had some glitches (I needed a roll-up service pack for my Media Center? WTF?), was really slow ( I clocked it at 2hours 15minutes) and it took too long to start up. I waited 5 minutes until the screen popped up. NO JOKE!What I really hated was the fact that you couldn't choose the content loaded into your media player. There are just some songs that I just want to listen to on my computer and not on an MP3 player.Now, I have some movies from the public archive website and they wouldn't load into the player. WHY GOD, WHY? Well apparently, you have to convert the movie into some sort of weird format and then send it to the Zune folder. I also couldn't put t.v. shows on my player, which was the main reason I bought that player! Again, I had to convert it and I just don't have the time or the patience to do that. Also, I have taken some songs from my mom's computer and put it on mine and downloaded the license and everything, but they said that I have to have had the original c.d. ripped to my computer. *SCREAMS*So in conclusion, DO NOT for my sanity and yours, BUY THIS PLAYER! If you want a pain-free player, buy a Sansa E series. It goes into Windows Media Player and no weird software!This player is junk and Microsoft should be ashamed!
Once again logitech thinks they can control everything by downloading lots of crap onto your computer. forgetabodit and buy a product that respects you and your computer
The internal device that locks the expansion card is very sensitive, if by any reason you push the card beyond what it was designed for (Who calculated that force was maybe a little 2 years old kid), you can brake it and therefore you will not be able to insert it back (it will not lock)...
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.
This is a great product! ...(if the computer your sending the wireless signal to is 5 feet away)I got this product back in 2005, because i have my internet connection (high speed cable) connected to the upstars of my home, and i needed a connection to the downstairs, and wasn't going to pay an extra 50$ a month to wire it, so i got this router and a iwreless adapter for the downstairs computer hooked it up, easy, and simple, established a connection easily, but after a few minutes the connection began to die down to 2 bars...then one... (out of 5 bars) then two..then one...then it went out, i right clicked the wireless connection icon in my system tray, hit repair connection and it worked!....then it proceeded to degress to one bar.....then go out again. In other words if you dont mind right clicking the connection icon and repairing it (which includes waiting about a minute for it to reconnect) every five minutes then go ahead, but ive been dealing with this for almost two years now, and im finding something else DO NOT BUY BUY SOMETHING STRONGER
The documentation states that running "setup" from the CD will begin a Windows install process. It will not. Programs run from the CD only. You could probably copy them manually to your hard drive if you wanted. The link to the documentation in PDF format on the CD is invalid. Users must go to the file directly by locating it on the CD.Installation instructions advise users to copy the IP address which the software initially displays, and then close and reopen the program to display the "Discovered" IP address delivered by the DHCP server. The "discovered" address is supposed to be used in the print driver setup. This discovered address does not exist. It will not respond to a ping, and IP discovery software classifies it as "dead."This address is displayed as the IP address of the server in the web admin software also; however attempting to invoke the web admin software by using the discovered address fails, and the admin software can only be opened by using the very first IP address displayed--which is never displayed again. If you don't write this address down initially, you can not install the software or succeed with a printer setup. Working with a static IP address that you assign may produce different results, but I did not try this, and the documentation did not refer to this process.The web admin software requires a user name and password. The password is the one set when originally running the software from the CD. The documentation fails to give the required user name, and I found it only by reading reviews (after my purchase) on other web sites. The user name which must be entered for the web admin software to work is "root".My HP P2015d printer was connected to the Buffalo server, the server to a wireless LinkSys router, and the desktop computer connected to the router via Ethernet cable. My goal was to use my laptop wireless connection to print without needing to have the desktop always on to act as a print server.Installation on the desktop which is directly connected to my wireless router via Ethernet cable went relatively well. I was able to print test pages to the printer via the print server after five minutes.Installation on the laptop was a nightmare. After 11 hours of trying everything I could think of, including connecting directly to the router via cable, nothing worked. I then tried setting up internet printing on the laptop. After configuring my router port to forward to the correct IP address, this internet printing worked on the first try. After that, for some unknown reason, I was able to install the printer and connect over the router. I have no idea what changed or why. I suspect it had something to do with the successful installation of the internet printing protocol, but that's a guess.At this point, I was happy, test pages printed from the laptop and the desktop. The next day I attempted to print a 16 page document from the desktop to the print server. After two pages printed, there was a 3 minute pause, and then blank pages, or pages with garbage began printing. I tried this several times, with the exact same results. When I took the print server offline and connected directly via USB cable to the desktop, the print job finished without a hitch. I don't often print 16 page documents, but that is a tremendous limitation to have to worry about. I even tried printing just pages 1 to five through the server, but once again only two pages printed. I am returning this unit and purchasing a different product, hoping to have better results.I would not recommend this to a friend, but would joyfully present it to an enemy!
This hard drive enclosure works just fine, but it comes with a couple of ridiculous screws that are so unbelievably tiny that there is no way that I could possibly get a grip on them to put them in. The screws are meant to screw the hard drive in place to the enclosure so that the hard drive doesn't move around inside the enclosure.I have never in my life seen screws this small. They're like the size of an eyelash. And if you drop one you can forget about finding it ever again.Since these screws are impossible to use, you will just have to use the hard drive inside the enclosure without screwing it in and securing it.Other than that, the enlosure works OK. You do need two USB ports to plug it in though, not one, in order to provide enough power to the drive.
This CD player stopped working after a year and half of occasional use. I had owned the previous model which was great and lasted about 10 years but looks like Onkyo quality has gone downhill. Google problems with this model and you'll find what I've experienced - machine is stuck on Standby and will decide once in a while to work. If you do want to take a chance on this player, I urge you to get the extended warranty since you will need it. Stay away if you can. If you can't, be prepared for when it stops working. Good luck.
I ordered numerous of these items of different gauges and it appeared they put more money into the package to look flashy vs. the quality of the terminals. They were very light weight and by no means were they rated for the gauge wire which they were sold. I'm using these in non-car audio applications, but regardless of the application, none of the monster terminals were rated at what they were sold for. I ended up buying some non-monster terminals and have since thrown these away. They were next to useless.Corey
The battery I received is NOT a SONY battery, but a "for SN-NP-FM50/55H" battery. I still have not been able to figure out the chinese manufacturer behind this copy. Who is responsible if this thing blows up in my hand?Did not check the performance yet, but feel cheated by the product description. Would welcome comments from vendor.
I have spent all morning babysitting this printer because it will suck up 5 pages at a time and print on all of them. It has completely wasted over 50 sheets of paper, because I'm trying to print on both sides, which is a complete disaster when it sucks up 5 pages at a time and prints a section of a document on every single page. It's a terribly annoying design flaw and is a huge waste of time. The only think I like is the wireless feature which is very easy for my laptop. If only it worked better!! I'm stuck with it now, but will probably be re-selling mine on here soon!!!!!!
I installed a Monster 3-way and 2-way splitter to replace my old "cheapo" splitters I currently had. I hoped for the best but I really saw no improvement over the old ones. One caveat: I am using a 1990's tv with no HD. It may make a difference for those higher quality tv's and those with HD but for me it made no visable difference.
I purchased one as a Christmas gift. Now on Feb 8th it's died. It worked for a total of 6 weeks. If I'd have kept all the packaging etc, I'd send it back, but of course I didn't. I won't buy this brand again.
I purchased the Skip Dr at Radio Shack thinking that this would be great to clean up those DVD's that begin to freeze up when they get dirty. I got home home and sure enough I put a movie in the DVD player for the kids and it began to freeze up. I would normally just use soap and water for a dirty DVD and every thing would be fine, but this time I tried my new Skip Dr. The DVD no longer freezes up -- IT HAS BEEN DESTROYED BY THE SKIP DR! THE RESURFACING PROCESS HAS LEFT THOUSANDS OF FINE SCRATCHES ON THE SURFACE OF THE DVD WHERE NONE HAD BEEN BEFORE! THE DVD PLAYER CAN NO LONGER READ THE DISC. YES, I HAVE USED THE BUFFING SQUARE AND TRIED REPEATING THE PROCEDURE A NUMBBER OF TIMES TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY IMPROVEMENT. -NO CIGAR! I AM TAKING IT BACK TO THE SHACK FOR A REFUND!
This product simply doesn't work with Win98. It won't load the correct USB driver no matter which way you try. I've run the product cd drivers, downloaded the driver from Linksys, and essentially spent half a day fighting it. I have some great Linksys products, but this ain't it. No more fighting, it's outta here.
If you order this you will get a BLACK faced product in plain OEM packaging. You will NOT get the software and cables as described in the owners manual link in the listing!
You can find better pricing somewhere else. Save yourself a few thousand.
Well, I had no issues at all with either of the RX65s I have bought, except for the fact that BOTH of them died a month or two after the warranty expired!! Both were very well taken care of; I make sure to take them out of the windshield when it's too hot out, and the second one I kept out of the car during the winter (-20 deg at times), and I still had problems. The first one died completely, will not turn on at all, while the second one flashes the "Service Required" message every once in a while, along with completely false alarms, and the volume will randomly adjust itself.For all the testing they put into these things, and how the company talks about how they will take way more heat than you will ever get inside of a car, it's pretty hard to believe them when both of mine were always pampered and both broke after about the same amount of use.Other than that(although obviously THAT is a BIG problem), the radar detectors both worked good WHEN they worked. I can see why they only put a one year warranty on them if they are breaking shortly after that! Honestly I would have been fine if they would last 3 years before dying, but $200+ a year on radar detectors isn't any cheaper than getting speeding tickets! I just wish Valentine would make a new radar detector already, their sales would probably quadruple if they were selling something that looked good, rather than something that looks straight out of the 80s.
THIS BRAND OVERALL HAS LOTS OF ISSUES.FIRST OF ALL,DVD PLAYER IS VERY MEDIOCRE.THE PICTURE SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF MOVIE FREEZES AND YOU HAVE TO REBOOT THE DISC. SOUND SUCKS. AT THE COMPANY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE,THERE IS ONLY ANSWERING MACHINE AND NO ONE RETURNS YOUR CALL EVEN AFTER A MONTH. I HAD TO RETURN MINE. I AM GOING TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS BRAND-SO SHOULD YOU.BOTTOMLINE-BUY SOME BRAND NAME LIKE TOSHIBA OR SAMSUNG OR SONY AND YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IN FUTURE.
Amazing! When you open the box, you are greeted with WM-Pros not WLX-Pros. It's printed right on the modules!Transmitter range is awful!Mic is tinny and cheap sounding.High pitched buzzing noise, regardless of channel 1 or 2!Mic level signal is too low, but since it's noisy, there's no point to increaing the gain.I feel cheated and scammed. I truly hate this product!$140! Yeah, it's not that much, but I expected better performance. This system is no better than the $35 Sima system, at least it did not have high pitched buzzing.Garbage!
I bought 2 of these cables, one for my XBOX 360 and the other for my digital cable. I was charged for shipping and handling ("S&H") on each cable, although they came in one padded envelope relatively quickly. My first complaint, therefore, is that I was charged $5/cable for S&H for a total of $10, when the only real cost the distributor incurred was one S&H cost of $5. To make matters worse, shortly after I hooked up the HDMI cable from my XBOX 360 to my new Samsung HDTV, the screen display for my 360 glitched out and I suffered the Ring of Death shortly thereafter. I bought this cable specifically because the distributor said it was 360 compatible, and I am frustrated that using it has forced a general hardware failure in my 360...It has caused me to suffer without my 360 for the past 3 weeks, and I expect to wait another 2 weeks for Microsoft's repair center to fix my console and send it back to me.
I had the unit just over a year and only used the VCR ten times or so. It started rejecting and eating tapes. I called Panasonic, described the problem, and told them of the many people on-line who reported problems with the unit. Since it is out of warranty, Panasonic was unsympathic. They do not seem to care that they manufactured a faulty device, and are not going to do more than their warranty obligates them.When I had problems with a Sharp Camcorder that was out of warranty, and Sharp knew that they were at fault, they sent me a new model free.Panasonic knows this is a faulty unit, and is hoping that customers won't use it enough to discover the problem within the warranty period.
and that's all you need to make a hit.Pros: Small, cheap, and it doesn't skip.Cons: Where do I start? You have no idea what song is coming around the corner. OMGz0rs WHAT AN ADVANTAGE. You can hear a song you don't want to listen to instead of a song you want to hear. The fact that Apple licenses the hell out of this fact is sickening. People don't want to hear some random song. They want to have an mp3 player that let's you choose a song from a menu. Every mp3 player has a shuffle feature. You don't buy an mp3 player specifically to use a shuffle feature.The Creative MUVO on the other hand has a screen, supports WMA's and works with more than one music program, FM radio and recording, cooler looking, and cheaper.Anyone who actually praises this over the MUVO is an idiot, plain and simple.
You have to take the Metal Detector apart to put it in the bag. Considering the price - Total Rip Off.
if you are looking to buy an am-fm radio with shortwave DO NOT BUY THIS RADIO. despite the advertising there is NO AM BAND ON THIS RADIO!!
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.
I bought two of these lamps for my Sony TV. One was needed to replace the dimming lamp in the TV. The other was to be kept as a spare. These claimed to be replacements, but as it turns out, they were only replacements in the sense that they physically fit in the TV and worked briefly.The original lamp that came in the TV when I purchased it back in October 2005, lasted until 2009 when it started to go dim. I purchased a single replacement lamp that cost around $100. This lamp carried me from Fall 2009 to August 2011. That was the lamp I replaced with one of these two. Exactly one year later to the day, I was about to turn on my Sony and I noticed the Lamp failure light was blinking. All previous lamps never outright failed. They had simply grown dimmer over time. But this lamp burned out. I'm glad I bought two, but I now question the quality of these lamps.The original Sony lamp lasted about 4 years. My $100 replacement lamp lasted just short of two years. And one of these started to grow dim in just 6 months, and only lasted one year before it burned out. It's now clear to me that replacement lamps are like everything else. You get what you pay for. Just because it's cheap, and it fits, doesn't mean it will work well and last.I'm giving these lamps one star because there's no way to grade them with no stars. Save yourself the money and inconvenience of using an inferior product. Now that I've installed the other lamp I got last year, I'm buying name brand spares to use after this one blows up in a few months.
TWO times have I lost precious information while using the cute colored disks!! I recommend not buying these disks and going with perhaps 3M.And thank you Memorex for wasting my time and money!
I have had my unit since May. The first one suddenly refused to receive downloaded tracks. After about 6 phone calls and massive e-mail correspondence, I received the OK to send it back for a replacement, since all of their many troubleshooting helpers did not help at all. The refurb they sent out worked fine. Until one night in bed it just shut off. I had to go through all the aggravation again--countless hours of phone calls, e-mails and downloading firmware and software--all to no avail. After arguing with them they finally agreed to send me another refurb. Which upon receiving it will promptly be placed up for bid Ebay. I should have listened to my friend all along--I should have bought an iPod. mp3 player marketplace is very competitive; you would think they would be very helpful to a customer who has had 2 of their products break. Instead they were giving me the runaround. It wasn't a surprise to me to see many other reviews like mine. I strongly recommend buying an mp3 player from another company.
The harness on this binocular is pretty good by the binos themselves are overpriced and hard to use. There are better Gen 1 night vision options than these.
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!
I got this as a gift for my little one and it had defective batteries which had to be replaced. This was evidently the second replacement as the unit had a battery recall in the past and they were not the originals anyway. So days later, new batteries arrive and they operate. Then the player stops reading the DVDs and freezes constantly. All in all, it was about a week of using it and I still hear my son ask me for this broken player. We sent it back for a refund and are looking for a replacement that is more reliable. Do not waste your time.
The blue display light is far too bright. Also, radio reception is poor and Am is constantly hissing. I highly suggest buying a different model
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.
The one I ordered did not work with 2 iPod/iPhone devices and 1 iPod input device that had an output for headphones--only 1 side had sound. All of these devices have worked fine with several headphones. When I called the company, I was told that some of the speakers' cords may dislodge and cause one-sided sound. I was given instructions for a return with a prompt exchange, which cost about six dollars via USPS. After a week, I got an email from them stating that they had "tested" the speaker pillow with 2 devices (which types, who knows?), & it worked fine, and that it must be an "unbalanced output"; I was advised to try it with (yet) another device & that they were returning it to me. After a polite explanation that my Apple devices do not demonstrate an "unbalanced output" with any other device, and a polite but firm request for a refund, I received an email that they would do so out of "customer courtesy"--I'll get back to you on whether it actually happens.My customer service experience was very good by phone with the first 2 folks I spoke with. That got this item 2 stars instead of 1. The one emailing seemed to be a little less inclined toward consideration of my plight, or to just refund my dang money for the time & shipping I wasted trying to resolve this problem with what was meant to be a holiday gift. I still can't believe she planned to mail me back the same dang pillow as if she was doing me a favor, or as if I'm some kind of electronics dolt. I know she didn't "test" it with any iPhones on her end. Sounds to be a real scientific-like "test" protocol.I would also advise going through Amazon Returns if you have a problem, rather than (as Unwind recommended) going directly through the company. I would have gotten my refund already and probably free return shipping if I had gone through Amazon. I've never had a problem with Amazon the VERY few times I've had to use their return service. Caveat emptor.Good luck with yours, folks, I'll be interested to see if anyone else with Apple devices has problems, too.
I received this item as a Christmas gift from my parents. I was very excited when I first got the product and put it straight to use within two hours of opening the gift. I plugged it into my car and then plugged my ipod in. I set the station to the itrip and my car radio and all I could hear was static. I could hear some of the music behind the static, so I changed the station to another frequency. Again, all I heard was static with a bit of music in the background. I was getting a bit frustrated, so I tried several more stations. I received the same results as before. Frustrated beyond belief at this point, I decided to just listen to the radio station. The next day, I again tried to use the iTrip transmitter and received the same results again. At this point I was very fed up with the product and I took my gift receipt and returned the iTrip to Best Buy. There I purchased the DLO All in One Transmitter and I love it. It was definately worth the $99 in which I paid for it. So stay away from the iTrip. I can not tell you what to purchase, but the DLO All-In-One Transmitter is better than the iTrip.
I'm not happy about this purchase. I got a different Case. Its not the same of the image they put in the website and its a gift to my brother who lives abroad and I dont have time to return.Not happy at all.
I had heard great things about the Monsoon MM 2000 speakers, and ordered a set to take with me to college. The subwoofer was DOA, so I had to ship the whole thing back and wait. Not cool, but oh well. The new set arrived and worked beautifully for just long enough for the warranty to expire. Then the subwoofer quietly, but permanently, died. It gets power, it hums and heats up; not a trace of bass. I should have taken it as a bad sign when the first subwoofer died, but to have a second expire for no good reason? You don't want a disposable speaker system at this price, and just try getting ahold of Monsoon for tech support (such as it is).
Installing driver from CD causes Vista Home Premium 32-bit to hang repeatedly (blue screen) once the USB is plugged in and subsequent OS crash even when not plugged in. Searching found many had problems with Vista. Found no useful help on Microsoft support site. Had to do system restore to prior state (uninstall crashed OS). Returned it.
Amazon sold this clearly used product as new, and when I complained, I was told that If unhappy, I could return it and one of you other fine people would probably receive this item as new when it really wasn't. I'm considering filing complaints against Amazon for this transaction. Why don't I return it? Amazon said it couldn't replace it with a real new GPS, and since I've purchased several companion items through Ebay, those companion items would be a total loss. Thanks Amazon for negotiating a fair settlement (NOT)! I'm very leery of purchasing anything similar through Amazon and have relayed my experience to my family, friends and fellow coworkers. BUYERS BEWARE!
I had an OAC100 that ran 24/7 for more than a DECADE in my office cubicle , until it finally died of old age last month (May 2011). I absolutely loved it, and it was very quiet. I was happy to see that it was still available at Amazon for the great price of $149 (others were selling the product for $250-$300). I ordered; it arrived. What a disappointment! When I turned it on at the lowest setting, it produced a whistle-like sound (kind of like an airplane revving up) that was entirely unacceptable in an office environment. Because I was very familiar with the OAC100, I believed this particular item was defective. I contacted Amazon, and after follow-up, received a Return Authorization. I communicated that I knew this was not the way the machine should sound and requested a properly working replacement -- not a REFUND (I had 5 new filters sitting in my office; I didn't want to change to another type of Office Air Cleaner). Long story short, after another considerable amount of time, I received an email to say that technicians had determined the machine was working properly and my purchase price would be refunded -- less a substantial restocking fee. I'm NOT happy -- I have 5 brand new OAC100 filters and no functioning machine. If this is how an exceptionally well-functioning machine is manufactured today, it's a sad story. I'm disappointed with both 3M (a major manufacturer) and Amazon (where I've been a frequent customer for more than a decade). I'm also out the $15 restocking fee for this defective merchandise. BEWARE.... My original OAC100 would have received a 5-star rating; the current model gets a 1-star!
I'm so disappointed!I bought this ... HD VCR solely because I wanted to record High Definition Satellite Programming (such as Baseball & Football) from my Mitsubishi High Definition Satellite Receiver. (I live in an area of very poor terrestrial signals, so recording over-the-air programming is not possible.)After getting this VCR and tryingto hook it up, I find out that it will only record High Definition programming from it's "Fire Wire" or "IEEE1394" (digital) input. Unfortunately, the satellite receiver only outputs in "S-Video", "Composite Video", or "Component" (analog outputs). I have been told that it is not possible to convert the analog to digital!After searching the web, trying to solve this problem (JVC has not been helpful!), I have heard some talk that Hollywood does not want the High Definition satellite receivers to output in "Fire Wire" or "IEEE1394". If anyone knows of a satellite receiver that does this, PLEASE let me know, because I would be glad to purchase it in order to record HighDefinition satellite Programming on this VCR.In the meantime, JVC should write in great big RED LETTERS in their advertising (and on their box), "This VCR Can't Record High Definition Satellite Programming!"Any ideas or comments would be most welcome!
I purchased the Toshiba Regza 42HL167 LCD from Sears 03/05/08 for $1299.99. It has been a terrific TV until 08/2011 and now it has developed several black vertical lines behind the picture. The picture is still great if you can ignore the black vertical lines in the background. I am keeping this TV until we can't overlook the lines anymore but I think a TV that you pay $1300.00 for should last longer than 3 1/2 years. I wouldn't recommend this model to anyone. I wouldn't recommend any Toshiba TV or computer to anyone either because we have problems as well with our Toshiba laptop computer and our bigger Toshiba TV as well. The quality of Toshiba products is lacking.
Right out of the box and defective from the start!!! Never worked and had to return. As far as I an concerned Netgear sells junk that I will never buy again.
Hp.. what a mess your in... why?? Maybe because this is the 4th all-in-one Ive had. They were all defective... even the refurbs you sent after a few months of buying a NEW one.. you continually send out and sell junk! I could go on here.. but people.. you get the point, I HOPE...
I'm on my second one now. Both have been very gently treated. The first one was putting bright speckles on all its pictures, so I quickly exchanged it for another one. Thie second one worked fine (only one bright speckle, always in the same place) for a few hundred pictures, but now it refuses to erase or reformat its Smartmedia cards. I have three cards, with only a few images on each one at the moment, and the camera will neither erase nor reformat any of them any more. Nor will it take any more pictures on any card--it squeals and displays "Card Full!" on its LCD. I've tried different sets of batteries, leaving the batteries out for awhile (hoping it will reset itself, or something), and everything else I can think of. The troubleshooting section of the manual says nothing of this problem. So I don't know what to do now, except to send the camera back for warranty repairs. The pictures this camera takes are excellent when it works, excluding the little speckles, but I'm pretty disappointed in it otherwise. For a thousand dollars, it should be more reliable than this.
the "hidden speakers," i found out after buying this tv, are famously lousy...DON'T BUY THIS TV...
This mic is a piece of trash ...I bougth it and you have to shout to be listened..es una completa basura y una perdida de recursos.
I purchased this printer in 2005 and have continually had small problems with it. The SCANNER software runs from a temporary file so each time I clean out the TRASH in my system, I have to reinstall the SCANNER software. The PRINTER itself works well. The SCANNER went out again! This time I think it might be mechanically DEAD. I'll call HEWLWETT PACKARD tomorrow and if it can't be resalvaged. If they ask me to send it back, I'm going to look into getting an EPSON. Most of my neighbors have EPSONS and have nothing but good things to say about them.
When I bought this iTrip at Best Buy, I opened it in the car to try it out. Upon pressing the station change button the first time, it broke in my hands. That should of been my first clue, but I went back into the store and they gave me another one.This new one lasted about a month and the mini blade fuse in it blew, rendering it useless. I spent a week searching for these 2 amp mini blade fuses - no store carries them, Radio Shack, Autozone, Advance, etc. NOBODY. I found a couple overseas dealers who sell them for about$15-$20 for 5 after shipping. What an incredible hassle that has left this item I paid $70 for useless after a month. It's not very sturdy and will probably only last a month or so. If you want to spend $33 a month (Amazon's price - too bad I didn't get it here) to listen to your iPod in your car, go for it.Sound quality was passable when it did work, but just that: passable. I won't be buying anything Griffin ever again.
I bought my set of Promedias with my new computer. The sound was indeed exceptional. But, after a year of use, they failed. I went to use them and got nothing but muffled bass and clicking. Then, I went to their forums. Seems everyone has been having the exact same problems. Some are lucky enough to get a year or two, and some measured the lifespan of their promedias in minutes. To top it off, they want $60 to fix a defective product since the warranty lasts only one year. Then, after paying the $60 to fix Klipsch's own problem, many have reported that the SECOND set failed. Buyer beware. These speakers are about as shoddy as they come and Klipsch is one shady company.
CD-Rom is for Windows 95,98 and ME. I can get other CD's for ME to open in Vista but not this one. Not worth the cost of shipping to send it back for a refund. Be Careful, included info for website help and for customer service is no longer available. Last known update to CD was 2006, this CD is marked 2001.
Samsung has the worst customer support I have ever used. There are 3 MAJOR issues for this DVD player.1) Cannot copy DVD's onto VHS.2) Cannot play some international DVDs even though they claim that it can play DVD, DVD-RW etc.3) Digital Optical output sound doesn't work properly.I would not recommend anyone to buy Samsung DVD players unless they are given away for free.One thing to keep in mind is to fast forward the DVD movie, you will have to press down and hold the FastForward button for about 3-5 secs to FF.
Ordered the wrong Epson ink cartridges for my printer. Adorama Camera refused to exchange these cartridges for the correct ones because the time limit to return items had expired. I'm out about $43.80 because I can't use these cartridges.
Hiro External USB 56K V.92 ModemI had a lot of problems with this modem.If you are running Windows 2000 professional with a Intel motherboardI would not recommend buying this unit.
This unit never worked. RCA is horrid to deal with. One year later, I still haven't seen my refund. I will never buy from this company again.
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.
Great write-up on the product, so I bought one. Plugged it in as instructed. Worked great the first time I turned the computer on and off. It hasn't worked since. Have tried the full range of sensitivity settings to no avail. Don't waste your money.
What a great alternative to fishing through boxes of photos when you want to re-visit memories. It took me about an hour to get it to work because I am not great with this kind of thing This is a fun little item. It functions well once you get comfortable with running it. The instructions were very poor however, it should have only taken 5 minutes to figure out.
I bought this product to use to connect my laptop to the serial output of an interface box connected to the diagnostic connector on my motor home. It simply did not work in this application. Although the computer could "see" the cable after the driver was installed the data rate was ridiculously slow; Almost nil. Changing the driver was of no help. I finally went up to the local Best Buy and bought the only comparable product in the store. Pluged it in and it worked perfectly with the already installed drivers. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Not recommended.
I bought one for a friend for chrismas. Spent alot of time and and a bit of money on iTunes to create a playlist. Copied on the Shuffle - but couldn't get it to play. Since then I've been to the Apple store and got it to work for awhile. When she updated on her computer it stopped working again. Spent hours with the on-line support documents. This is the WORST software experience I've had. From Apple???? As a long-time Apple fan, it hurts! Whatever happened to plug and play. I was going to buy myself an ipod, but will look for other MP# players.
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)!
So many other reviews listed are of people who just received this camera and are dazzled by the features. I've tried to live with this camera for years and I can tell you what it's like to live with it day to day.We should have known the first day we bought it. We took it on a hike and 10 pictures in the nice people agreeing to take a family picture for us also had to supply us with new batteries because ours ran out suddenly.The "dealing" started. That day we turned off the viewing screen, then we made sure to pack several pairs of extra batteries, then we invested in rechargables, then we had to start turning it off and on several times until it decided there was enough battery life to open the lens. It got to the point where we don't even bother to get it out at our son's birthday party because we don't want to deal with the hassle. "I don't think I have fresh batteries in the charger and I don't want to wait 30 minutes to blow out candles so nevermind the camera." It's RIDICULOUS.Basically it doesn't matter how nice the rest of the camera is. If you can't turn it on it's useless. Don't buy it!
Perhaps my experience wasn't common but I plugged this surge protector into the outlet and within seconds smelled burning parts. Needless to say it never worked and wasn't what I expected especially overpaying for a Monster Cable product. I also purchased a more expensive Monster Cable surge protector and that is holding up so far.
I just bought the Sandisk Cruzer 1GB drive. Since I have only used it for about an hour, I have not had the hardware problems that some of the reviewers have mentioned. Problem is, it came with "U3" software, which auto-installed on my computer. As is outlined elsewhere on these posts, this adds a layer of software that I certainly DO NOT want involved in my flash drive usage. I went to the Sandisk web site, followed the directions to uninstall the U3, and the uninstall errored out!! Every time!![...]I now have an empty 1GB flash drive. Too bad it took me over an hour of grief to get to that point.Beware!
Rewinds fast like promise but the head gets dirty too often I didn't have this problem with old JVC vcr what a jip don't buy this VCR get a Sony or a JVC they work and don't require so much upkeep gosh what a rip off .
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 was really excited about receiving these earphones because of all the reviews. And because I was interested in the J-Buds and seen these were much cheaper with lots of good reviews. These earphones are not the ones for me. I have small ears and the earphones won't stay in my ears. Not matter what I do they constantly fall out. So in my opinion if you have small ears these earphones are not for you.
Well, let me start off by reiterating a simple fact of life: don't believe everything you read. I have bought this stylus from Amazon, and boy, was I dissapointed when I got it! First of all, it is not very slim. Second, it does not contain the balpen, pencil, and stylus, but rather a black ballpoint pen, a blue ballpoint pen, and a red-colored plastic stylus.So what, you might say. Well, there is more. It does not switch with a simple twist. Look accurately at the picture and you will notice two buttons: one at the top of the stylus, and the other, small black one on the side. The small black one is used to retract the pen/stylus. Try to push the buttons and you will find that the extensions to not alternate, but rather extend at random (the same kind multiple times in a row). Hmm, could it be defective? Apparently not. Look through the usage note and you'll discover that there are colored markings around the pen - red, black and blue. What you need to do in order to extend the kind of pen/stylus you want is hold the pen horizontally, with the desired marking facing up, then push the button...What an ingenious idea. But you know what, besides the misleading description and the Amazon review, this stylus is just not worth what it costs, or even half of that if you ask me.My review may be subjective, but consider what I wrote before buying this pen. Me -- I am returing this one and shopping for a better one.
Nice looking, light weight, but to cheep. Went back to my old headphones becuase these take the quality right out of listing to music.
After having 3 optical mice go back on me in the last 6 months or so, I am becoming more and more convinced that these optical pointing devices are not durable as much as the good old ball-mouse and trackpads used to be.I still have a couple of serial (PS/2) mice and Mac Plus mice still working, and yet the optical stuff doesn't work. I was told, not too long ago, that if there is debris or dust particles underneath where the light shows that the optical mouse wouldn't work. Well, where are all those promises about "no more mouse ball cleaning" optical pointing devices are "maintenance free"?... blah blah, well I cleaned them and nothing. At least the old ones worked when you cleaned them!Well, I decided to order this trackball about 2 months ago. Yes, about 2 months of use and its malfunctioning; specially the left mouse button. And that only includes durability, here are the other problems I had BEFORE it started to go bad:1. The ball keeps coming out. This is not hard, since I use this with an iBook and sometimes sitting on my bed, if I move there goes the ball. Also, when it comes to having children around this device, my 3 year old son keeps running away with the ball. I used to own a trackball previously (5 years ago) which had a detachable cover around the ball, which would prevent it from coming out. It was easily removable so when you really wanted the ball out, you would just lift the cover by pressing on both sides and there it was. Meanwhile, the ball coming out on this device is more of a problem when carrying it. Since I use a laptop, this is a big issue for me.2. Awkward positioned buttons are too sensitive to the touch. I find myself clicking on them by accident when setting up all the time. If I put a book, or any item near the trackball, the buttons get clicked. When connecting and disconnecting USB devices to my laptop, or when I pop a CD in, there it goes again. The problem is, these buttons are INDEED sideways. In the picture the curvature of the trackpad is not too evident, you learn about it when you actually use it.3. It takes some time to get used to, more than a mouse or another trackpad would. In a couple of days I got used to most pointing devices I got previously. It took me one week and some days to get used to this. The look of the design might "seem to be" an easy design to work with, but I ask myself 'Did they bother to test this device in the company at all'?Well, do respond to this review if you've had the same issues. I am quite disappointed, it is a shame better pointing devices can cost hundreds of dollars where is this world coming to?
I usually have great luck with viking! But I used the configurator to get the correct memory for my ibook- and this memory would not be it. I did not know I got the wrong memory until after it arrived-- good memory usually- but please double check what you need- and do not trust the configurator.
I had the same problem with a brand new VCR that I purchased. The person who commented above is absolutely right. For some reason Panasonic, sony's vcr's refuse to accept older tapes. They either spit them out or they play at the wrong speed. Like the customer above I refuse to play ONLY NEW TAPES in my VCR and strongly encourage anyone who has had the same problem to return the product RIGHT AWAY, and always test a new vcr with an older tape. It's the only thing that will stop this nonsense.
It looks sturdy and was as expected for 2 days only. Now it won't even power up without an error message. This player has gotten normal reviews elsewhere, but my unit was flawed yet not worth sending back. You often get what you pay for. I bought a Creative Zen after, which works well.
If you really NEED or want a little TV and can wait no longer, this thing might suffice for now but it's really not that good.I briefly owned the VIZIO 7 inch TV and the COBY has some advantages over that.PROS:Loud, clear sound for its size - perfectly acceptable audioNO-glare screenPicture can be set to proper proportion so that images are not distortedDecent bright, good color image with full color, tint, brightness, contrast and sharpness controlsEasy to use almost all functions even without the remoteSupplied with AC charger/adapter AND DC car adapterSupplied with external antennaCONS:Coarse, low resolution picture is like looking through a metal window screenResolution is minimally adequate for people pictures, poor for sports, very poor for type and detailed graphicsCheaply built, probably won't last longLow battery life, 2.5 hours per charge (My SONY DVD player will do almost 6 hours)Weak tuner that has trouble pulling in many stations without using the supplied external antenna----------------Someday SONY, PANASONIC or another top tier electronics company will design a good 7 inch portable TV.The DTV standard began more that 2 1/2 years ago and millions of us are waiting to buy one.By the way, the COBY TFT792 is no better. Screen resolution is identical 480x234 but build quality is even worse.I would never buy another COBY product.
I have had this TV for 16 months. Until now it was great. Great price, great picture, sound, everything. Now we are having problems with the display starting to pixelate and then blink and blank out, then come back on. This has just started happening and seems to be getting worse. Of course, we are 4 months out of warranty. I expected a TV from Westinghouse to last A LOT longer than this. I guess you get what you pay for.
This product is not revolutionary by any means as some people would have you believe.It's all hype. There simply are better flash based mp3 players that are equally as small. Have a display, great battery life, shuffle function, fm radio, voice recording, excellent sound quality, and look pretty, and have more codec support, but don't come with all the hype. Creative Muvo TX fm is priced similarly, small, and is much better in my opinion, and also prettier.Don't follow the sheep.
I bought the -MAC version of this adapter one day at CompUSA because I needed to connect my Newton to my iMac. The first thing that I found out about it is the drivers are *very* buggy. The adapter also had to be plugged in when I booted up the iMac or the drivers wouldn't see the adapter. Same if I unplugged and replugged the adapter while the machine was running. So much for USB hot-pluggability!Also, Belkin couldn't even be bothered to release Mac OS X drivers for this adapter. Though, considering the state of the OS 9 drivers, I don't exactly know if I'd want them.All in all, you'd be better off with one of the USB-Serial adapters from Keyspan. (USB-PDA or High Speed) I'm going to pick one up as soon as my budget allows.
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.
Does not extend screen when u connect to two computer screens. Could not adjust the resolution to a clearer picture.
This is quite possibly the worst printer I have ever used. You have to manually feed it each piece of paper because the mechanism will not grab the paper. I am anxiously awaiting the day when I can replace this POS and then proceed to smash it to bits.
catches dust and all possible dirt inside it, i threw it away after few weeks of use.
I had this router connected to a 2-in-1 cable modem-router that I got from my ISP. Essentially, I used it to create a subnetwork within my home. The problem I experienced with this router was that no matter what configuration settings I played with, I couldn't get it to transmit all of my 20Mbps to my devices. My previous WRT54G had no problems routing the entirety of my bandwidth through it, but for some reason this router did.
I had this inverter installed in my cargo van and just after a year it started giving me problems. I use it to mainly run an 800 watt microwave, laptop, and GPS. The inverter worked well then began to experience power loss. The unit remains on, but does does not give any continuous power output. Sometimes, the power output cycles on and off while still showing it is on at the switch. It is connected to a seperate high output battery of very good quality. I use it frequently, about 9 months out of the year. After 2 years now, I am still having problems with it. It is becoming frustrating not knowing if it will work or not. I haven't figured out any reason for it to act up. I am now looking for a new inverter. Maybe I just got a lemon. I expected more from a respectable name such as Tripp Lite.
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.
I have had this bag for a year or so and am not extremely happy with it. It is truly only for light use. The smaller cameras (350D, 400Xti) would work with maybe two telephotos and a flash. Also I really don't use it that much and one of the straps for securing the bag around my waste has almost come out. I am going to have it repaired and will probably try to sell the bag. Canon really shouldn't put their name on it. Time to move on to a lowe pro.
I bought this camera while I was vacationing in NYC, as a small, compact way of preserving memories. I figured I could carry it around more easily than a standard digital camera. Like everyone said, it wouldn't stay charged for very long, and you can tell it's cheap. I didn't read the part about it only being Windows compatible, and my Mac says it can read RAW images like the camera creates, but it won't connect with my Mac. It always says that there are no pictures. Even when I take the memory card out and put it into a memory card reader on my HP printer, it says that there are no pictures. I would highly discourage anyone from even considering buying this product.
I purchased this amp kit a few weeks ago when there was a sale on all Boss products. I've owned Boss items before and have been very pleased with the quality even though it wasn't a well know brand. After reading the other reviews from other buyers, I though this kit was what I needed to put a small amp in my truck. When I received the kit, it was packaged nicely and all the wires were neatly wrapped. Well, after I pulled out the power (red) and ground (black) neither of these wires were the 8 gauge as stated in the product description. The outer diameter including the rubber shielding was 8 gauge, not the wire strands itself. I placed it against a scrap piece of Scosche 8 gauge wire from a previous install and it was apparent that the conductive part of the wire is not 8 gauge. I would rate the wire at a 10 to 12 gauge and the speaker wire is also not the 16 gauge that is advertised.To summarize this review, do not purchase this wire if you have an amp that needs an 8 gauge power input as the wire in this kit will not be sufficent and may cause your amp to heat up. Out of this kit, I could only use the RCA cables, inline fuse holder and zip ties. The rest was a waste of money.
I got this as my first DVD player not knowing what the differences between the various products are. I figured that the cheapest would be just fine. That was one of the most naive things I've ever done! The sound is delayed from the movement so it looks as if the movies were dubbed! Also- it has a major overexposure. There are also many times when it skips on brand-new movies!!All in all, I would not reccomend this, even to non-enthusiasts.
the headphones are great, however a few issues that i had..... 1st pair, left speaker phone in-operative after 3 weeks use, 2nd pair, left speaker in-operative after 4 weeks of normal use. only other comment (not complaint) the comfort zone adjustment defaults automatically to firm, and will not stay on the light adjustment. great speakers, poor design and manufacturing. companies like koss, do not like constructive, input, but I'll give them another try. after all, i live in Moog-ville, NC ,aka Bob Moog(god bless, r.i.p.) aka asheville, NC, former home to bob moog and current home to the moog museum and moog-fest and of course...asheville, nc ...music capital of the carolinas. peace. love and joy.... btw, Amazon has been wonderful to deal with regarding my returns and replacements, that's why i continually shop Amazon, not walsmart or k-art or targot or bust buy. Shop Amazon!
I returned the product after one use because I'm a Mac user and it is not compatible with I-MovieThe camera seemed ok but I was disappointed.
The product that has arrived is not the same as shown. The one that cames to me is without handles. So, to carry the tablet... forget it. Also, it is not cheap as the product that it's made with. sorry. i really don't recommend this "travel" bag.
Like many other XP users, tried it. Went through the setup and it was recognized as Prolific USB-to-Serial Bridge (COM3). Tried to hook it up to my device that uses a serial port and it was never recognized. If you have XP, I suggest not buying this product.
I have had a very bad experience with this monitor. The resolution is terrible. I'll probably end up buying a replacement monitor.
Now we know why Kodak is not doing well. If this piece of non functional junk that is 'easy' in name only is any indication, kodak deserves to go under.Leave it to the minds of TN folk to engineer a junk pile that gives 'paper jam warnings when there is none, and detects NEW cartridges as 'empty.'I replaced cartridge after cartridge of their lame little ink, only to have pictures come out with only the bottom half, or paper jam, or ink warning.After about an hour of wasted time I can never get back, and countless ruined pictures, I launched the kodak non-printer into the air, allowing it to beautifully explode into a pile trash (they have a facility in Kingsport TN). I was going to mail the pieces to Kodak with a vitriolic letter, but I am sure nobody there can use the word vitriol in a sentence, let along design anything that works.I was shocked and amused to see the ridiculous asking price on these units new. Because these units are trash, even when brand new out of the box as mine was,I would have been reluctant to try to sell this junky item.To think it sat new in the box, waiting for the moment I was ready to use it, only to discover it was useless. THREE NEW cartridges did not work, numerous attempts to rectify their poor design were useless. I am certain I did everything right, as usual, and the flaw is in the poor design. But what do you expect from a company that caught on far too late that prints are passe' and digital is where it's at? So, even as an award for a film-making competition, (which this pile of junk was) it's no prize. Kodak: you and you crew of engineers get a FAIL with a capital F.Mark Hopkins
I ordered this DVD recorder/VCR from Amazon recently. I took note of the reviews warning that the machine is very fussy about which types of DVD-Rs it will record to. Apparently, it only records to 4x speed DVD-Rs (and only certain brands). Well, after spending the day searching all over town for specific brands of 4x DVD-Rs, I came home and cancelled my order with Amazon. The 4x DVD-Rs are being phased out. The manufacturers are now making either 8x speed or something called "downward compatible 1x-8x" speed. Apparently neither of these two types work with this recorder. Anyone who buys this machine should be warned of this limitation.If you think you want to purchase this DVD recorder, make sure you can get a big supply of 4x speed DVD-Rs before they all disappear. Read the rest of the reviews here to find out which brands of 4x DVD-Rs work.Of what use is a DVD recorder if you can't find discs to record on?
The screen started flickering within 4 or 5 months and the only way to correct this was to "wiggle" the screen. Ater 6 months, the LCD no longer worked unless the screen was turned to the side.
I am sure that this is a fine item. it is, however, NOT for the Novamat M330 as advertised, it is for the Paximat series. It cannot and will not work in the model that it is advertised for.
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.
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?
I ordered this case expecting a 'durable, hardshell exterior', as stated in the description. The case is extremely floppy and the sides can be easily punched in and turned entirely inside out. There is no padding that I could see. The case would provide a hard drive as much protection as a thick plastic bag.I will be returning the case and won't be shopping this brand's 'hard case' line again.
I have to echo many of the bad reviews here. I bought this recorder in June 2003. After about 5 months, I noticed it had trouble playing regular DVDs (could not locate PBS clock, disc error, etc.), then it starting shutting off when recording DVD+Rs. Now it seems its only use is a doorstop. What a shame, and shame on you, Philips, for promoting such a defective product. I will never buy another Philips product again.
I think that they should take the 8 gauge off the ad because it is certainly not. I did not expect much quality for the price but it is not even as they describe and it will only hurt the performance of your amp and system. Pay a little more and get a quality kit. The right wires and fuses will make a world of difference. You get what you pay for and in this case nothing.
This memory stick seems to be quite slow compared to others I have used.
I really wanted to like this lens. I read so many positive reviews and so many reports showing excellent performance. Specifically, I was wanting the sharpest lens with the most detail. I don't expect to be upgrading to a full-frame soon, so the range fit my needs better than any of the current L offerings. I purchased the EF-S 17-55 to replace a Sigma 17-70 lens with which I wasn't entirely happy. Even though a lot of people complained about build quality, I wasn't that concerned with that aspect; but while I found the lens to be solid, the zoom ring did not turn smoothly at all. The biggest problem, though, was that the lens was softer at any aperture and focal length than my EF-S 10-22, my Sigma 17-70 or even my old 18-55 kit lens. I don't know whether I received a dud copy or whether it became messed up in shipping. In either case, I just didn't think it was worth $1000 for a lens that was either that poor from the factory or so fragile that the overnight trip completely threw it out of alignment.The two stars is for the lens. I would like to have given Amazon 0 stars for their packaging. The box containing the lens had a single (1), small inflatable pillow leaving 3/4 of the box empty for the lens to slide around in. I paid $1000 for a lens and $20 for overnight shipping, surely they could have afforded to use a couple more air pillows. I'm sticking with Adorama from now on.
I bought this printer based on its very good reviews. It delivered outstanding prints -- but not for long. The printhead clogs if the printer isn't used regularly. With effort, it can be cleaned. However, what's really wrong with this printer is the printhead electronics. Within a year, the printhead was dead. Diagnostics, various websites, and Canon all concurred that the printhead was dead and a new one for $80 *might* fix it. From the number of posts out there, it seems like this is a common flaw, but Canon refuses to do anything more than sell a new printhead. Unless you're getting one for free, choose a different brand.
I purchase about 1000 dvds per year to write to and I am regularly looking for a good dvd at a good price. I purchased these Memorex dvds and had over a 10% failure rate. I would not recommend these to anyone at any price. Even though the lost dvds has a cost it is minimal in comparison to the hassle of having a dvd being faulty.
Very disappointed in this player. Not only does the shuffle all discs take forever to load the next track, but after three years it now won't play reliably. Might just stick to Sony tv's from now on.
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!
Was hoping for something a lot better than this. Display looks like 1980's technology, and it is pretty confusing to use. It takes a while for the satellites to connect & when they do, it is still a bit uncertain what to do next. I imagine there will be much better technology with much better displays coming out soon.
I bought one a while back to be used with my Imac. I picked this because they had this auto on and off feature.The good: depending how you position it is makes very little noise. They include both firewire and usb cable.The bad: The auto on and off feature works only with USB. I played a lot with it but it never switches off when connected via firewire. In the end this didn't bother me too much so I bought a 2nd one hoping to use my 2nd firewire port or daisychain both drives which should work per WD website. However as the drives share the same firewire ID the mac can not handle this and will not recognize the drives when both are connected. So I ended up with one drive on my USB port, switching on and off automatically and the other connected via firewire always beeing on. Daah.So my recommendation if you are using a Mac is do not bother to pay extra for firewire even though it seems to be a tad quicker then the USB connection and spend the money on a USB hub.
and i unfortunately bought them as a final sale. the sound quality is horrible - everything sounds like it's in a tunnel. i'm really very disappointed, and even more so that i can't return them and now have to spend additional money on a new pair. argh.
The item I ordered was as it was described in the add. It arrived in a timely manor and in excellent condition.
I bought two of these. The first one overheated and failed within two months. Seagate replaced it with the 400 GB model that has been working fine. It looks like the second one is now running hot and doomed to fail, the only good thing is that it is under the year warranty.If you do buy these, then remember to DVD backup, else when the drive overheats, nothing will get your data back.----Addendum. Well, I've had two of these for two years now, and no additional failures. I leave them on all day long, and the read-write is fast and works with my computer.I use one for photo/video backups and the other as a straight backup.So far, these have been the best performers of all the external HD's I have purchased.
Basically, it doesn't work.The signal is so extremely weak that it can't even overtake the weakest station I could possibly find. The best I could get out of it was about 25% music from my iPod & 75% static.We all expect some amount of static and reduction of sound quality with these FM transmitters, but this was just ridiculous. I've tried about 10 different brands of FM transmitters now, with varying degrees of success, but the Griffin iTrip had the weakest signal of them all.
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?
I would give this product a better rating however seeing that the first shipment was broken, had a replacement sent to me, and those are broken also...I can only give 1 star. Looks like I will have to make another call.
The phones give poor intermittent reception on every channel at my location. They don't hold the charge. After 16 hours of charging the uncharged warning beeper beeps all the time. I have been waiting since Spetember for a promised return label.I was called out of state for my stepdad's funeral. When I returend home I enededup in the hospital with kidney failure. Te eaerphines arrived while I was at the funeral.I discussed this three or four times with polite understanding Amazon agents all of whom promised to send a return label. They made an acception since I was sick and couldn't test or return the product before 30 days. Please send me a label soon.
I couldn't hook up my Mac to my TV with this and that's what I was looking for. The product spec was all garbled to make much sense. So I gave it a try. I am sorry I did.
i read several bad reviews of this product but figured i'd try to save a few bucks and buy it rather than the more expensive transmitters. i mean, how bad could it be right? it's just as bad, if not worse than a lot of these reviews have described. i used the feature on crane's web site to find the best frequencies to use in my area and still could barely get a sound from my radio with the transmitter less than a foot away. what sound i did get was completly unlistenable. even if i followed the instructions on here to increase the signal 5x i doubt it would sound very good (and again, this is with the transmitter right next to the radio). now that i'm paying for shipping again to send it back, i'm not really saving any money buying the cheaper model anyway. lame :/
I have had this unit for about 3 years now. It has had constant issues. To be honest, Lacie tech support was great when the drive was still in warranty so I have no issues with them. It is just that the hardware is so bad. From failed power bricks, to faulty internal components, it took almost a year to before I was able to use the product regularly. It worked fine for the past 2 years until it powered off and would not power back on recently. I have two other NAS drives that have been working fine on my network for the past 5 years, so to see this one constantly failing is a great disappointment.
We use these and the newer, solid-boom models at work for taking calls and these Encore ones are total trash. The mic booms easily contort and bend, becoming permanently crimped and making it impossible to pick up your voice. The swivel for the boom loosens with use and eventually will no longer stay where you put it. In addition, the head band is not very strong so during the day your headset slowly slides off your ear due to it's own weight.I suppose if you got one new, were the only user, and babied it when you used it that it would do a good job. I mean, when I am forced to use one at work (because the new ones are all being used) I still get my job done, but it isn't comfortable or convenient. At all.
I bought it to record videos for youtube, and I am so disappointed in the video and photo quality as well, i can explain it why or why not you buy or don't buy this one, but lets say; i would go for something better than this one in terms of quality
This modem didn't work. When we called for customer support, Linksys told us that the modem was out of warranty and that we had to buy a new warranty for them to help us. Pretty crappy for a brand new modem that doesn't say out of warranty. DON'T GET THIS. Waste of money, over $20 in shipping fees between both directions.
After having owned this for just over a year, the unit rejects nearly 3 quarters of all my Dvd discs due to the proverbial 'cannot read disc' error. I tried recording several vhs tapes to various dvd media without any success. This may simply be an isolated problem, but nonetheless, my previous combos (other than panasonic) lasted years longer, under rigorous use. I'm currently shopping for a new brand because it wouldbe cheaper than repair. Fair or not, I cannot recommend panasonic.. in fact, I'll actually enjoy tossing this one.
I have to give just one star to this router,because it only worked for less than 3 hours.I ordered this router from Amazon last week.This past Monday (2/14) it arrived. I was happywith the delivery. Booted it up. It looked great.Then, around 7:00pm that day, I loaded TomatoVersion 1.28 (Tomato_1_28.ZIP). Played with it.It was great too. Everything worked exactly whatI expected.Around 10:00pm (namely, 3 hours later), all of asudden I found my internet connection was lost.Took a look at the router. Every LED was blinking,except DMZ. This router shared my internet connectionwith a Netgear box (running DD-WRT). The Netgearside of the network was still good, when thisside of the connection went down.Tried to reboot it. Tried to set it back to thedefault setting. No use. Then I tried debrickingtechniques that I found from the web. The LED ofDMZ simply refuses to blink.I guess that it is completely dead, unless I trysome hardware debricking tricks. I haven't got achance to do it.I don't think that I still have a valid warranty.It is just too bad, isn't it?
Unfortunately the item did not arrive as prommised! Was not able to test it out on our vacation. I ordered the camera and a snorkle set on the same order - both were promised within a week - the snorkle set came as promised, the camera showed up 5 days later after we left for vacation. very dissappointed with seller - tried to communicate with them and although they responded promptly, they would not offer to expidite or help - by then it was too late to try and order from another seller.
I have been a subscriber for 4 years. Back in November my account was turned off due to a billing issue. The week prior to it being turned off I started receiving 3 calls a day for payment. I advised one of the reps to wait a week for the payment, payment was made. Calls stopped for another week. The radio was then turned off and the 3 calls a day started up again. I explained to the bill collectors I owed nothing and when offered to reactivate the radio I told them not to bother, at this point I wanted nothing more to do with XM. They offered me 3 months of free service to come back, anyone who cancels can get this by the way, and I refused. The 3 calls a day continued for the next week, I was informed that it simply takes a week for your name to fall out of their automated system....2 more months go by and then I start receiving a bill saying that I reactivated my radio and owe for 2 months of service and all the late fees that go with that. 40 dollars. I call in and state I never reactivated my radio, thus I don't owe for reactivating my radio and the 2 months of service that would have followed. The customer service rep told me that it would be taken cared of, 2 weeks later I get another bill. I call back and the rep tells me the same thing and apologizes for my inconveniences. I even called back the next day just to make sure it was finally resolved, and that rep confirmed that I no longer owed anything. So then last month I start receiving COLLECTIONS NOTICES. YOU HAVE ONE MONTH TO PAY THIS BEFORE IT GOES TO COLLECTIONS. I called in and was promised they would look into it and call me back. This apparently has taken care of the issue, though I never received the call back. This week I called 6 times, 3 of which I was promptly hung up on for no reason, and was told each time that it had been resolved. So hopefully this time it really is... To anyone considering XM I suggest you just get an MP3 player.
Bought this for a gift for Christmas 2000, it stopped playing in April. Of course we can't find anything but the manual and receipt - all with no trace of who GPX is or where, except &quot;High Hill, MO&quot; (no listing for GPX there on switchboard.com). I may be wrong, but I suspect this is a classic case of getting what you pay for. Buyer beware!
It came within one week of being ordered. It is an excellent product and is as advertised. I received a manual for Sony's Compact Disc Recorder instead of the manual for the VRDVC30.
its just a lock. You just cant put a zip disk in. it does not replace the drive. Little slow eh?
Beware of this product. Mine didn't work correctly out of the box; random wouldn't work at all and even sequential play would not always find tracks. After conversing with the manufacturer it was determined the unit was defective and to send it back at my cost, which was $50. I would not purchase this unit again. Too bad as the sound of the unit was very good, much better than I expected.
A comment from one user says you can go to a web link and get an ipod for free. This is not true, I went to this web link and followed the instructions, surveys etc. Then they want you to sign up and buy services from sponser websites, i e visa , discovercard, netflicks, disney movie club. This alone would not be to bad, but they mislead you on the first sign up page saying you only have to choose two products, after you choose two of the sponser products( which are not free.. of course) then they say you will be sent the ipod, but only after you sign up for two more products on page two. (did not do this because the products you sign up for will eventually add up to the price of an ipod. It goes on from there to page three, with two more products.(checked that page out without buying, and the only services to apply for are a few credit cards not worth having.If you go to this web link, be prepared to shell out some bucks and your personal info(which of course is not that personal these days any way.I suppose you could just buy the ipod shuffle for around 69.99 and you would be about 250.00 ahead in the long run without all the hassle from false advertising and the traditional bait and switch.
Unrecognized USB device on one PC running Windows 2000, but in the other Windows 2000 PC, it worked fine. These are both older machines, but still I would think it should work without any problems. Tech support didn't put me on hold for ever, but they also didn't offer any help to get this thing to work. They said send it back.
Returned my first unit because eject would not function.Secondreplacement is quickly degrading after only 6 weeks.Intermittantproblems recognizing discs,stalling during play,ejecting.This isin a kids free home using brand new factory recorded media.Wouldnot buy another APEX.
I purchased this lamp and after 5 weeks It blew out. What a waste of Money...... Sony XL-2200 - LCD $160 for 5 weeks....unbelievable
This case sucks. Yes it's sturdy but that's about it. You cannot plug the ipod in since the hole in the bottom is not large enough to be able to release the plug-in to take it off. If you want to charge your ipod you have to take it out of the case so why even buy a case?? Though it didn't even cost me a dollar to buy this (of course plus shipping) it really makes me angry that a simple product like this one does not even fit the needs of my Ipod so I'll be buying a new case. Oh and you cannot even use it as a necklace since it bounces, it just sucks.
I recently purchased a ZUNE (less than six weeks ago), plugged it in last night to charge and woke up this morning with a cracked LED screen. Because it was over the 30 day return policy, the store I purchased it at told me, "Sorry, SOL. Try Microsoft." Microsoft basically told me I was SOL. They admitted that "if there were a hairline crack in the screen, the battery basically heats up and causes the screen to crack completely." The support guys final reply, "Not Microsoft's fault, each unit is tested before shipping. It would be speculation to say that maybe the unit was purchased like that. Not our problem"So now I am stuck with a very expensive Zune that is useless.
The sound when hooked up to computer was very "brassy" and had static. It was too late after item was given to return. I would have sent it back.
So far, a solid POS. Doesn't recognize the the microSD card on which I put music from my computer, though my cell phone does.
The xD format is the only type of card my Fuji F30 will accept, so I'm stuck with a card that has nice capacity (337 images at full 6MP Fine resolution)...but takes seemingly FOREVER to write files.Granted, it COULD be that the F30 itself is a bit slow, but I think it has more to do with the sluggish write speed of the M-type card. The slow performance seriously hampers shot-to-shot speed with the camera.
I compared this recorder to the Sony ICD-SX25, and I like the olympus hardware better only because (1) the backlight display comes in handy more often than you might think; and (2) double the memory as the Sony. But, I went with the Sony and returned the Olympus because the Sony software is a million times better. I could not figure out how to put MP3 or Wav files onto the Olympus, while the Sony had a seemless software solution - drag & drop files from one part of your screen to the other & it converts to the right format and puts it on the recording device. Sweet! And, since I bought my recorder for the primary purpose of dictation using Dragon Naturally Speaking, I was annoyed as all get out that the Olympus solution to integrating with Dragon was to download for an additional $9.99 the upgraded software. It's a shame, because the backlight and additional built-in memory aren't available in any Sony products I could find. And, finally, for what it's worth, I found the sound quality on both units superb, and I'm thrilled with that aspect on both models.
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've had the inno for a few months and while i like it more than my MyFi it isn't that great. My main problem is that when you set the time and time zone if it ever runs out of batteries whic is quite quickly it never saves the time zone and always reverts back to eastern time and then screws up all my scheduled recordings. It also doesn't give the same pad data as you get on the skyfi and myfi's which is hard to go through and find stuff on the O&A show for example. And when you are trying to find your recordings it doesn't scroll so if the info line is too long you can't see the date since it's the last thing so you have to guess which day you are trying to find. Lastly if you want it to work with the fm in your car you have to buy a $70 car get which isn't even included for the $300+ this thing costs. You can try to use it without the car kit but the trick is you need to plug headphones in for the FM modulator to work. And you can only pick up xm reception on the go if you live in a big city it worked for me fine in San Fran but gets no reception on the go in Colorado.
This is not the best Microscope I have seen and really it is just a toy.The included projector is innovative, but useless & the quality of the images is not that great.If you are looking for a nice Microscope for your kids (like mine who is intrigued by such items) spend more money on something decent.
I'm very disappointed with this headset, I expected much more, because I bought another skullcandy brand products earlier and were of very good quality. The material of what it's made seems to be very cheap and fragile. The sound it's not great at all, is very opaque. the bass is nothing but vibration and the highs are missing, just mediocres mids.Recommend not to buy these headphones, go for the Titan Steel model of the same brand, there are way better and cheaper.
The keys are kind of bulky. And after the 3rd use one of the stands on the bottom broke. But only using it to chat on my Ps3 so I am not upset apout it really
Problems,problems,problems. Read the other reviews here. Customer service is astonishingly terrible. The unit has never worked properly. A very frustrating experience all the way around. Save your money & go bang you head on a wall for about an hour....same effect.
The player plays OK except it has hickups like most others and it gets stuck really easy on "bad" spots. The things that I really don't like are the remote contol has to be aimed exact at the unit and the button pressed hard to get the unit to respond. It only has one button for both skip and fast forward or reverse so you have to hold the FF down to get it to fast forward. When this works, without skipping instead, it only goes either 2x or 8x. This can get pretty maddening when trying to scan while pressing hard and aimming exact and without skipping to the next chapter and the button is so small. It would also be nice if you could adjust the centering so that subtitles were not partially off the bottom of the screen.
They are usable but not as clear as I'd hoped for. Zooming distorts the image.
The amp worked fine for two months but now there is no sound getting to the speakers. I tried both the A and B speaker setting as well as another set of speakers. I still get sound out of the head phones. Its past the return date for amazon. Maybe its something that can be fixed easily but I would not have spent money on this if I had known it would only last two months.
This transmitter does have good sound but it's flaw is fatal. Everytime the signal is weak or lost it cuts off with a loud ear-piercing static sound requiring you to physically disconnect the transmitter from the iPod and reconnect it. It's an absolute nightmare. My old transmitter would simply get staticy when the signal was lost or weak and you could try picking one of the other presets - not this horrible device. This one requires you, while driving, to disconnect and reconnect to get it to play again. It's simply a nightmare. 5 times in one hour this happened yesterday. Most of us listen to music while driving to calm down and relax; this little terror device could make you get into an accident. My old transmitter by Aerielle finally died but it was perfect and simple to use. This one is, like I said, a nightmare. If I could give it no stars I would
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!
There is a history of Rio's that fail right after the short 90 day warranty period.The Carbon is no exception.I've gotten the dreaded 'Upgrader' Error Message and the unit will not work without the charger attached to the USB Port on the unit.I've tried everything, including updating firware apprx. 5 times with no success.Stick with Creative or Apple products. Their quality control is much better.
I bought this and when it arrived I plugged it in and tried to use it. Not all of the plugs worked.
Within 60 days of purchase, the cable would only transmit red colors from the video card. I confirmed using a second cable that it is this product causing the problem. The audio cable also causes a buzz from the monitor when plugged in. No amount of adjusting of the audio portion of the cable would remove the buzz.If the manufacturer wishes to replace this item with a working model, I am happy to adjust my review.
Product not as represented--filters had been used and some of the black finish on the metal ring was scratched off. Should have been described as used.
I originally wrote a review on this product stating that I was unhappy with the condition the product arrived in. They sent me 5 separate cartridges that were not in a box as show in the advertisement photograph. Well they contacted me and stated they would fix the problem, and begged that I recall my original review. I trusted them an gave them the benefit of the doubt. Stupid me. I gave them four stars in my original review of the product. This was because I only used two cartridges immediately. At the moment I still haven't used the other three. I'm giving them a huge mark down for failing to abide by their word. Failure to follow-up to see if I was content with purchasing from them. If I discover that the other 3 cartridges don't work, I wouldn't bother to complain any further. The lack of integrity from the people who called me to ensure they fixed the problem is a testament in how they conduct business on such a small matter. Why would I trust them with something larger. They lost in the long run because their service was being evaluated for further purchases. Shame on you! Oh, by the way company spokesman. This time when you read the review, don't call begging for me to remove it so that you can save face. It stays here as is.
Here is the title of the product: Slappa SL-36001 360 CD Hardbody Case.This case only holds 180 if you are storing the covers as well.I have no idea what they mean by 360. Am I suppose to put to totally unrelated CDs in the same sleeve? Misleading and way to expensive. This is the most disappointing product I have ever purchased from Amazon.
Potential buyers are advised to check out the numerous reviews and especially the end-user support forum at Elgato's web site that report poor quality, fuzzy video produced by this device.If you want quick encoding, you will get it -- but at a steep loss in quality. That's a shame for an encoding device at the price Elgato asks for the Turbo.264 and the Turbo.264HD. Handbrake produces much higher quality video and while it is slower, it is also free.Elgato needs to make some serious improvements in video quality.
Sadly the zune did not sync properly but the company did try to get me a replacement but they did not have one. So they quickly refunded my money. I was only out the shipping money. So it cost me ten dollars to send it back. Being it was defective I feel they should have refunded my shipping too.
Picture is clear but for the lines that roll up the screen. Hey maybe my home but moved room to room and tried different setups but never resolved issue. LOL even tried powering off other devices incase they were interfering to no avail.Would not recommend to friend
I have had this product slightly less than a year. I have not had a speeding ticket but that is due to driving with the traffic flow versus solitary high speed driving. It detects the radar and alarms as one would expect.My biggest complaint is it routinely falls off the windshield mount without any warning. The spring locking mechanism is weak and if I'm going up a hill on the highway and drive over a rough spot the thing slides off the metal clip and lands on the floor. The suction cups and bracket are still attached to the windshield. When this happens it's startling and maddening. This has been my experience.
I am not entirely satisfied with this product. The instructions are unclear (probably because they are written by the Japanese). It took me ages just to figure out how to operate it. Finally, I figured out that the plug needed to be inserted into the electrical outlet. It didn't say that anywhere in the directions!When I turned it on, i discovered that it only gets one channel. Every time I plug it in, I simply get a loud "FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF" sound and a bunch of black and white stuff that moves quickly around the screen. My friend calls this phenomenon "white noise" however, I can see black in there too. It is my estimation that this is a black-and-white broadcast of a swarm of bees from the bee channel.I also have reason to believe that this device emits harmful radiation. The label calls it a "Plasma" T.V. As everyone knows, Plasma is a state of matter in which gas becomes ionized. This is similar to the state that creates nuclear fusion within stars. Because of this plasma, this device most likely emits harmful gamma radiation! I looked closely at the T.V. and discovered that it says "made in china". This plasma added by the Chinese is likely a communist plot to render the people of the United States sterile.One plus is that it doesn't use the vacuum tubes that my old T.V. has. It's also much larger and thinner.In the end, I recommend this product to people that enjoy watching bees, and enjoy self sterilization.
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.
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.
Let me be brief- the menu system is not very good (5 taps of the buttons just to get to the point where you can set exposure compensation) and it does not work with radio slaves. If it isn't actively communicating with a camera the flash will not fire, so if you use pocket wizards you need to get something else.
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.
I bought this item online the product seems to work but the software that came with it,My computer tells me that it is a pirate and sends me to a web site t download proper software. HERES THE CATCH, ITS NOT FREE YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. I have already wasted enough money with ut adding insult to injuryAluratek ABD2020 - USB 2.0 Hi Speed Bluetooth EDR Adapter
At first it seemed ok, despite bad indoor color, blurry images, etc. It was good enough for web thumbnail images, and what do you expect this [cost]? Then a month or so later it started going haywire. Sometimes it would not even turn on. Other times it would turn on, but then shut down as soon as you tried to take a picture. At least I got a USB cable out of the deal. Based on this experience, Argus is the Yugo of digital cameras. Don't waste your time on this...plastic junk.
No better than any others I have purchased or tried. They are rather awkward to use and came with a very cheaply made pouch that is poorly constructed and WAY too small for practical use: I would like a storage bag for transport, not a PUZZLE. My advice: look around and perhaps examine other models at a store! Sound quality just average with iPod, etc.
it came very fast through the mail, but didn't come with directions on how to use it. i still don't know...
I am not going to fool with this difficult to use MP3 player. I have installed the driver and uninstalled it many times. I have tried to manually install the driver using the instruction. Nothing works. Looks really nice, but setting up is difficult.
I ordered this charger/data cable for my neighbor who had lost their data cable for their PalmT/X. Didn't know you have to have the data cable with a sync button. They can charge their Palm with the cable, but without a sync button, the data cable is just a charger. The product description lists it as compatable with the PalmT/X (it did when I purchased it, otherwise I wouldn't have)but it shouldn't.
It's good to see that customer service is Amazon's top priority.
See the product features, say have a NP-FP50 in it. but I can not find it in the package when i got it today.Product FeaturesIncludes carrying case with built-in accessory pocket and 3-pack of Sony 8cm DVD-R mediaNP-FP50 InfoLithium P Series rechargeable battery pack provides long lasting powerThree DVD-R discs lets you begin recording immediatelyDesigned for DCR-DVD 203, 403, 105, 205, 305, 405 and 505 camcorders
My 3 star rating is based on my rating of this unit's features and Netgear support - I still do not have it working yet.(I have made 6 calls to Comcast support, but the connection from the modem is still being refused by Comcast.)I called Netgear support to see if they could shed any light, and after waiting 45 minutes, was answered by a call center in India by a technician that I could not understand. An e-mail supprt request remains unanswered after 2 days.
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.)
Lets see, the plastic clip is busted after being used for a week... and like the leather clip, you couldnt even plug in the charger to the phone with them on... the holes were manufactured too small to get the plug in. The antena booster is bogus, making no difference what so ever to the signal clarity or range.However the home charger and car charger work.Thumbs down on boot-legged products from this seller.
I was very hopeful after reading the reviews on Amamzon that the Monster A IP FM-CH 200 iCarPlay would perform well. However, even though the auto scan feature worked flawlwessly, the overall sound quality forced me to return the product for a refund. The trouble is twofold: the bass is very "boomy" and the highs (cymbals, high guitar, high vocals, etc.) are "scratchy" as if listening to a worn LP. This happens at any frequency I chose.This was my first purchase of an FM transmitter and it seems from reading the reviews that they all have issues. Can someone tell if there is an FM transmitter sold that really works well?
This item is terrible. Lost connection multiple times a day, does not block a single website, and just a lot of tweaking to make it work at all. I bought a Netgear router to try something new, and after 1 day, I took the linksys to the dumpster where it belongs. netgear is far better than this thing, which isnt even a great paper weight. Only reason it has 1 star is amazon forced me to rate something.
I had this machine and the 2800 for my small office. Mind you I sent faxes and rarely received them. Even with that I only sent 2 a day. After 4 months the 4800 went and after 5 months the 2800 went. Both times I got intense black lines on the pages I faxed, not knowing until a customer told me and caused embarassment on my end. Nothing could be done to repair it. I was told it was more than likely the drum which sold for more than the fax. End result both in the garbage.Avoid all brother products at all costs. My brother (how ironic) bought a brother laser jet and had a problem after 6 months and also had to toss it. Save your money.
This product is garbage.. do not buy ..tower slides off like grease on wet surface .. terrible engineering ... the designer never used & tested his tower before manufacturing DO NOT BUY!!! GARBAGE
I recently bought two Tivos and for each of them I purchased one of these policies.After the purchases, I received emails saying the policies would arrive in the mail in 10-14 business days. That was in early Feb.It is now late March and nothing had arrived so I called the customer service number for the warranty company to find out where my policies were.The person I spoke with claimed that they did not send the policies out (despite their own email saying they did), and that it was Amazon's responsibility to do so. He was even helpful enough to provide me with Amazon's customer service number.I called Amazon customer service who told me what I already knew -- that Amazon did not send out the contracts. So I requested refunds.My advice: save yourself the hassle and time and don't buy policies from this flaky company in the first place.
Like the two preceding reviewers, I had much higher expectations for this product. My previous home stereo was a Harman/Kardon, so when I decided to upgrade I sold my old system &amp; got the HK 3370 stereo receiver (*****), FL 8380 CD changer (***), CDR 20 CD record/play deck (haven't yet thoroughly tested it out), and this cassette deck. What a disappointment. My previous HK dual cassette deck, the DC 5300, was a solid, high-quality component. (Now I'm kicking myself for selling it). But when I pulled this lightweight article out of the box and started pushing the clunky front-panel controls, I knew I'd been had. Then I put in one of my home compilation tapes (recorded on high-bias tape with Dolby C on my old DC 5300), looked at the 'cheesy' numeric display (the DC 5300 gave tape times in minutes and seconds whereas this unit gives only numerically useless 'tape counters') and heard the low muffled fidelity, and my heart sank. I tried switching the Dolby to B and 'Off' for playback, to no avail. Harman/Kardon's receivers are topnotch, and their products in general have a deservedly high reputation. But if they're not going to market a better cassette deck than this one (it's their only model tape deck), they ought not bother even addressing the dwindling demand for cassette machines among audiophiles, and leave the manufacturing of cassette decks to mass-market companies like Sony or high-end specialists such as Marantz. Cassettes are going the way of the 8-track tape, anyways, so returning this unit to amazon.com for a refund was not a difficult decision. I think if I want to continue to listen to my cassettes I'll just buy a good Walkman. (...)
I received the IAudio U2 1GB player around noon on 5/4/06. I charged it on my work computer and downloaded some songs on it. I played it for perhaps a half hour. Later that evening, I had to go download the pdf manual because the manual that comes in the box doesen't tell you anything although it's an inch thick. Anyway, after playing around with the functions for perhaps twenty minutes, i turned the player off, and was never able to turn it back on again! Amazon shipped me a replacement, but I do not have high hopes that the item will last for much longer than a month or so, which is a shame because its a nice little mp3 player.The player has great sound, and the headphones are not as bad as the reviews say they are... there's a load of fuctions, fm radio, voice recording with a built in mic, mp3 player and you dont even need the software because you can drag and drop your songs into the player. I used realplayer with it(the one time i used it) and had no problems.I hope this item lasts....
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.
No wonder why this card was only $9.95 at a retail store. I got what I paid for. Unbelievably slow speeds and constant disconnects. I took it back for a refund and got a Netgear card, no more problems. When it comes to wireless products its best to stay with reputable brands (Netgear, Belkin, D-Link..).
I finally had enough extra money to upgrade to a better digital camera, and I got rid of this peice of junk as quickly as I could. I managed to sell it to some poor unsuspecting soul on the internet, my boyfriend wanted it if it was going to be cheap but I didn't have it in me to rip him off like that.This is a terrible camera. I bought it in January 2006 because it was cheap and I had a Samsung phone so I trusted the brand, but it quickly went into a downward spiral.It has no redeeming qualities: the battery life is horrible. The picture quality is horrible- every shot is blurry unless you are outside under optimal lighting conditions and you are in possession of a four leaf clover. The internal memory is horrible. The only reason I hung onto it for as long as I did is because I am a poor college student and tuition usually takes priority over everything else.The final straw was when I took it to Japan over the summer and ended up missing out on lots of great shots because of all the shortcomings this camera is saddled with. Not even halfway through the trip I rented a Nikon L12, and the rest of my trip was very well documented. That is the camera I ended up replacing this one with, as I was very satisfied with its performance.Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Spend the extra $20-30 on a decent camera that will go the distance. This one will do nothing but disappoint time and time again.
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 have never written an Amazon review before, but I am so outraged by this product that I feel compelled to now.This mouse is uncomfortable in the hand & difficult to synch up with the USB receiver. The receiver "features" a bright blue LED that flashes when the mouse moves, which I find annoying & which my classmates find absolutely obnoxious. The little plastic "feet" glued to the bottom to help it glide more smoothly started falling off after 2 days.But I would not be so angry at this product but for the fact that it goes through 1 pair of AAA batteries a week. (And that is even even with scrupulously turning it off when not in use.)Believe me and all the other people who have reviewed this mouse: by no means should you ever even consider buying this terrible mouse.
Before ordering this cable, take a read of [...] -- it explains maximum length/resolution/refresh rate limitations of DVI. In my specific case this cable did meet expectation because it did not support 60hz on a 55' television at 1920 x 1080. I experienced either a blank screen or very low quality output. To enable this scenario correctly, you'll need to purchases a DVI signal amplifier/repeater.
Skybox and Amazon showed item in stock. Never was in stock at the price offering. Made me wait 5 days before they cancelled order. Gave them one star but would have given less.
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.
These do not work with every DVD burner. So far these are the only discs that do not work with my burner. I contacted Memorex's Technicle support, and they do not care.DO NOT BUY
I've owned this unit for about a year now, and the printing quit the third month. The screen says "No black cartridge" or "Black cartridge empty". I put in 3 black cartridges in a row ($75.00) and it would not recognize them, and would not print. I called the factory and got a semi-english speaking young girl that was programmed to say "I'm terribly sorry to hear that." She said it at least a dozen times in a two minute conversation. When I explained that the black cartridge would not be recognized, she walked me through the installation procedure AGAIN. I put in my last black cartridge. The screen said "No black cartridge". She said, "OK, is there anything else I can do for you today?" I said "IT STILL DOES NOT WORK!" She said "I'm terribly sorry to hear that. Is there anything else I can do for you today?" I have 4 yellow, 4 magenta, and 4 blue cartridges if someone would like them. I'm out of black. The phone part still works, but the screen beeps all day long and says NO BLACK CARTRIDGE!". I leave it on to remind myself never to buy a Brother product again. Someday I will get a boat, and this unit will become my $425.00 ($225 + $200 for ink) anchor.Brother MFC-845cw Color Photo Inkjet Flatbed All-in-One with 5.8GHz Cordless Handset
I am about forty miles from the broadcast towers. The ANT301's UHF reception was very good but VHF reception is poor. It picked up one of the five VHF channels in the area. I disconnected the power and there was no difference in signal strength so it is no more "amplified" than a normal pair of rabbit ears. If you are looking for an inexpensive amplified antenna, the RCA ANT1250 is a better choice.
Customer service was great. But the mere fact that my data storage has to be reformatted makes me realize this was a bad purchase. This happened after i upgraded my firmware. Before that I was able to get my files fine. My PC started to crash occasionally tho. Since I upgraded the firmware and reformatted the drives, the PC doesn't freeze anymore. I am happy that I'm now able to access my pictures and music with my pc and my laptops.
this gps is slow to load when you can get it to load, screen is super large and clear states it has games but only has 1 game fm transmiter dose not work or this may be just this unit this the 3rd. one of this model i have bought and is the only one i got to work at all the video in is good but is very sensitive to type of media you run works with my alpine in dash dvd.all in all i dont suggest this gps too many cons. and not very many pros.
I already have an ONKYO (a few years old and still playing better than any other DVD player I've seen) but purchased this one as a gift for a friend. It arrived DOA, was as light as a feather (not good for electronics), and reeked of junk. I went to a local store to see one that actually worked in action to see if I wanted a replacement or a refund. One of the demo disks the sales rep used wouldn't play, and the one that did unveiled horrible picture quality and jittering. My decision was made, I would request a refund. JVC used to produce quality items. In fact, I used to consider them the best among mid-grade electronics (sony, panasonic, technics, etc.). However, JVC has made the decision to produce some of their products in China, including this one, thus rendering any commitment to quality null and void. I was attracted to this unit based on the price and name (I should have went to the local store to see it before ordering: another lesson learned!). The supposed MSRP is $150 with a 'SALE' price of around $85. DON'T BE FOOLED! This unit is comparable to other units, such as APEX, which are made in China: lightweight materials, no quality, and inferior craftsmanship. If you want a cheap, made in China DVD player, opt for an Apex, which can be purchased at 1/2 the price of one of these. JVC can no longer be considered mid-grade. They have descended to low grade. If you're looking for a mid-grade unit, opt for a Panasonic or Sony and if you want enduring quality, spend the few extra dollars on an ONKYO or DENON.
When I got this product I was super excited to save money from cable companies. Unfortunately the seller did not add the installation disc nor the manual so my modem is practically useless right now. I tried looking for an installation download but to no avail yet I found the manual which was even still pointless without the software.I tried to pay the cable people to set the internet with the modem but they found it to be defective anyways so there is pretty much no point in getting it. No one should ever get it because its a waste of money and time that I cannot get back.
I owned this for 8 months before it stopped working. Other then line of sight, detection was poor before (I usually saw the trap at the same time the detector sounded).As a company, Beltronics choses to control their sales channel by punishing the user. I bought the unit through Amazon, but from a third party. Beltronics DOES NOT HONOR their own defective product warranty! regardless of where the product is sold - the resposibility for quality falls with the manufacturer, so be forewarned and stay away.
Please note that this device does NOT work with 10.6.3 or above. Keyspan (TrippLite) has it listed under discontinued products and 10.6.3 broke the 10.5.x driver. Do NOT buy this product if you are a Mac user that is using, or is going to use, Snow Leopard. I've used this on 10.3.9-10.5.x and it works very well. It is unfortunate that TrippLite has decided to discontinue such a great product.
I bought the Philips/Nike armband radio about a year ago. I've been using it sparsely, and only during running. First set of headphones stopped working after about 20 hours of playing. I thought "oh well, these things happen" and bought another one. I was extremely gentle with it, I was making sure that I wouldn't pull the cord in any way. Still, second set of headphones stopped working exactly like the first one: Apparently the cord was cut again, somewhere in the jack. At that time I was really pissed off, but unfortunately next time I went for a run the only shop around was a Nike, so I ended up with a 3rd set of headphones. Believe it or not, that set broke too, BEFORE the first battery was exhausted. At that time I decided to write this review and make it clear that I'll never buy anything else from Philips (who's responsible for this terrible manufacturing quality)
You need to provide some sort of protection for the screen and this does the job. However, it certainly is not worth the price. Any piece of clear plastic even plain ordinary plastic wrap can be used. The glare protection is worthless. If the sun hits your TomTom you can't see the screen no matter what. Save your money.
this was purchased to be used as a secondary printer in a small office. purchased because of price, built-in networking & color feature. it has been at work for over a year & i'm not at all happy with it.unable to network using "built-in" interface. doesn't matter because i can't seem to find a universal driver that will work in place of the "printer manager" interface which saps memory resources. purchased because the ink seemed inexpensive, but it seems as though i'm constantly replacing cartridges despite sporadic use (&lt;500 pgs./mo.).it prints nice & has a small footprint, but if i had to do it over again, i would have gone with another hp workhorse.
I took mine out west on a trip and the battery life was about 15 minutes (fully charged). I ran it off the power adapter and could not get through a full movie.If your DVD/CD's have ANY imperfections this player won't play them. I finally got a brand new audio cd to play straight from the package, although it still skipped whenever you walked through the room.Not recommended.
When I bought this product as a backup battery for my disabled son's portable DVD player, which is his lifeline, I didn't know about their no return policy, which is my fault. However I contacted to company and they told me they would work with me, but then I never heard back from them, even after trying to contact them on numerous occasions. Therefore I am stuck with a battery that does not fit my son's DVD player, and out money that I could have used to put toward the right size. Buyer beware that unless you are positive the product will work for you, do not buy from them!! If I could have given them no stars I would have. Very disapointed.
this drive continually drops it's connection from my computer. I purchased it so that I could store my music but still listen to it through iTunes but have not been able to do that.Total waste of money...
Got no more than 115 feet line-of-sight with no obstruction. Called manufacturer; they wanted to fix. It was new out of the box; returned it to Amazon for refund.
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 have sent email to the vendor that shipped my camera and to Amazon - but no one responds -The camera is $800 and the on off switch does not work - so the camera does not work
These earphones have acceptable sound and are comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. I really would like to give these earphones a good review but the fact that the 'replaceable' silicon ear buds constantly fall off of the earphones will not allow me to. They fall off when in your pocket or most often as you are rolling up the cord. If you notice when they pop off it is all right but when you don't you can expect to pay $9.98 per pair PLUS shipping and handling for the replacements. This is an annoying and an exceedingly expensive attribute of this product.
I had this printer for just over 1 year (hmmm... the warranty ran out at 1 year, coincidence??) and it died. Won't print color at all, but still prints black. Tried multiple color cartridges etc to no avail. After several conversations with support via email and on the phone (including one exchange on the THIRD day when the girl asked &quot;What printer do you have again?&quot;) they finally said, &quot;The printer must be broken&quot;. Go figure.My Z65 is now outside in the snow and I purchased another HP. Be afraid. Bad quality, Bad service, Bad idea!
The features of this particular item number/seller are mis-represented as a Foretrex 205, but as you look at the item's photograph the word Forerunner is clearly visible.Garmin GPS FORETREX 205 Wrist Wearable Personal Navigator - 010-00361-00THe two designs have very different purposes.The actual Foretrex models are for designed for self-location in a rural/rugged environemnt such as would require camping gear, hiking boots, etc... park rangers, hunters use the Foretrex's for personal location when in the deep forest or other not so well known areas. The Foretrexs have MGRS coordinates and datum available for the user for usage with topographic maps. If you go to the back roads and use UTM of Military maps this is what you want to have on your person.The Forerunner models are designed for fitness. They alow an individual to track his path, pace and speed + maybe monitor his heart rate and stress levels. This is nice, BUT THEY WILL NOT tell (other than Lat/Long) your ground location on a UTM, or MGRS style of topographic map. The Forerunner is for serious athletics. If you are an exercise enthusiast or a professional athlete your want the Forerunner model.This review is mainly an attempt to clarify for Amazon's buyers/sellers of what the difference of the two styles.
The ADS Tech DVDXpress DX2 Video Converter worked well for about 4 months and then stopped. The company's tech support said to use Window's System Restore to go back to when DVDExpress and Capwiz worked. So, as long as you don't want windows fixes or any new software DVDExpress will work fine.
We bought dozens of these for our classroom music staff and many have stopped working in less than three months or were defective right out of the box, so this isn't a fluke. The customer service is awful, both from the seller and from Aiwa. These were a big waste of money and we will never again buy this brand.
This item is billed as a Serial-to-USB adapter, but while it installed it does not even show up in my list of com ports and cannot initiate a connection to the serial device.It also came with no instructions and no CD of drivers. No website address. Nothing. Really poor.
Ok... so I am a visual guy and I assumed what the picture shows is what I am getting... they are showing 2 tapes, and I received one. (Many of the other competitors had 2-packs) So after being disappointed when the "tape" arrived I looked on the details description and it shows as one item, I was very very very annoyed to say the least. So be aware ... THEY ONLY SHIP ONE PIECE NOT TWO!
While listening to my iPod the unit will cut off, and I am blasted by static from the station that I am tuned to. I have only intermittently been able to reset the unit using the button; most often I have to unplug the power adapter from the car and plug it back in before it will reset.Caveta: This is my first transmitter purchase so I don't know if the behavior is normal to transmitters or if my area (Honolulu) is prone to this problem. But regardless, the fact is that this unit cuts off completely, blasts me with static (loudly) since the volume has to be turned up louder than a regular FM station would be.I would not recommend this product. The auto-scan feature is gimmicky and the sequence for setting the menu presets is non-intuitive (i.e. press a button, press another button, hold one down for 3 seconds, press another button). There's only 3 buttons and I couldn't remember the sequence, no matter how hard I have tried.
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 own a Rio Riot, and it is fine for what it does. But in order to get music over to the Rio Riot, you have to use software from &quot;REAL&quot; -- and they put up an unending stream of popup advertising. I'm afraid to say that if I had known how abusive the software was, I would have gotten another brand of MP3 player.
I registered for this monitor. It worked well for a couple of months (just long enough so I threw out the packaging and can not send it back), but now the volume control does not work and it is either at top volume or completely off when you try to adjust the level. It is, as I have read other people say, extremely staticy now, but it may just be due to the volume control problem. The wire that connects to the receiver is also not secure and wiggles. Not recommended.
Because of the reviews I had to try these. I am so NOT HAPPY with these and will send back. The sound is NOT GOOD, and volume is low. If you jack them up it can't handle it. I honestly cannot believe you like the sound on these. I love Koss but not these. If you want a portable GREAT sounding set for about the same price, try Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones. I have had 2 pairs for about 5 years or more. One pair bit the dust but that is because I used them mowing and kept getting caught in my cord and pulled it one to many times lol.The sound on these are deep rich and super. I dearly love them. The only downside to them is they do not fit close enough to the ear but work great under a bogen hat lol. They do not hurt your ears at all with only tiny sound leakage.If you want to get a higher end FULL SIZE over the head pair get the SONY MDR-V6 for about $62.00. They are AWESOME! Only bad thing to them is the heavy cord but your sitting anyway for those they are not portable. I wrap them around my speaker, but I would use on a plane etc. also.If you guys think the sound is good on these your going to LOVE the above recommended!!!!
Do not buy these headphones! They were worn once and broke in half at the top of the headband. The plastic is molded so poorly that there is a weekness on the top. The plastic just snapped when my daughter tried to put them on her head. Beware...poor workmanship...bad design..Still waiting for credit from Amazon but not sure they will honor it.
Bought this item from a wholesale club and while it does everything a cd storage case should it has the WORST zipper of any cd case i own. The end of the zipper is sown into the case so when you try to close the case you really have to struggle to grasp it with two hands and tug & pull till you find the right angle. Believe me, after a couple of times doing this you will understand. Buy a case from another manufacturer. The headache isn't worth it.
I cannot find thm anywhere else!! You all have a good price for them too. I wonder if I may order more? But first I'd like to find the ones I needed!! You sent them to the Wrong place!
Previous customers are right about getting the drive to fit in, it can be quite the task. At the beginning its not too bad, the fan level noise is not loud. After some time or just moving the drive a little to the side, everything is so damn squeezed in that it starts to create these unbelievably loud sounds. You have to remove all drives, turn off the hard drive and play with it maybe hitting it softly so that things move back into place and the awful sound goes away. Terrible drive, I'll see if I can get a refund on it.
I bought it as a gift for my sister. Two days after using them, the right headphone completely disattached itself. I called Sony,and after waiting 40 minutes for customer service I was told that I was to ship them to Texas at my OWN COST and that they would determine whether I deserve to get a new pair, and if I do, I would get a refurbished pair because mine had been "used." So they tell me that they have a special deal with UPS, so I go there, and I was told it would cost me $13+ to ship it so they can TEST whether I deserve a refurbished pair. I will never buy another Sony product after this experience.
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.
I bought this Mp3 player because it was just a few bucks cheaper than the Ipod and I ended up paying dearly for it. It is a piece of junk that stopped working only after a couple months. The firmware decided to stop recognizing songs, albums titles, and eventually that there was even any music to listen to. Now I have a 200$ dollar mp3 player with no music on it that will not interface with my PC. Customer service? Don't count on it. So if your into extensively troubleshooting, highly frustrating, pieces of junk, this is a great product.
I bought my player thru Gateway.com thru financing. Well it just turned utself off & never turned on again, & I just had for 7 mos. I emailed Gateway's tech Support, it took 3 weeks for them to realize that they could'nt help me at all..The Tech Dept STINKS!!!! Then I called the custmer service to tell them my problem, guess what ''TOO BAD SO SAD'' they couldnt do anything about it because the warranty expired but I told them a year had'nt even passed yet, what kind of junk are they selling I asked. $300 down the drain NEVER AGAIN...& another little thing I saw on the Consumeraffairs.com page, there was a woman who complained to Gateway about her problem and they gave her an address to send her written complaint to. Turns out that the address given to her is a dead end, letters to never be read, So she found an address to the Execs office and they finally responded to her problem, found out that some of the stuff they sell is REFURBISHED. DON'T BUY FROM GATEWAY!!!! DON'T BUY FROM GATEWAY!!!!cus GATEWAY really is a GATEWAY TO HELL!!!
I really enjoyed the simplicity, ease of set up and many options this all in one DVD home theater system offered.I set this up in a entertainment system unit that held my xbox 360, 42" LCD TV, cable modem, ipod etc.The system sounds great for the size room and has low and high end response from the speaker system. It is not audiophile grade, but for the home user it is more than sufficient for movies, high definition programing, gaming, etc.After about three months, when we were using the system for more than 20 or 30 minutes at a time, we started to notice that it would shut down on its own...weird...but after spending some time with the unit - i noticed that it read "protection" on the read out screen just prior to shutting down.... and, upon further investigation, i noted that the unit was SUPER HOT when it did this.I went online to do a little research and have found that this is a common issue with this model and it it is due to a lousy design. The system heats up and the small fan cannot keep up with cooling it... there is a system on board to "protect" the system and auto shuts down the system so it doesn't overheat.I read that several do it yourself gurus online suggest opening the system up to replace fan or inspect the elements around the fan to remedy the issue - BUT I DO NOT ENCOURAGE THIS - once you open it voids the warranty if you still have one AND it is dangerous to mess with electronics if you are not a trained professional. I certainly want to point out that messing with this unit MAY cause a fire as it is an electrical device. I suggest you do as I am going to do - GO AFTER THE MAKER....SAMSUNG - shame on you... you should fix these on your dime. Buyers beware.
This battery BP-800s is obly 800mAh and lacks the necessary juice. It will last for about 70-80 pictures max under normal use in Kyocera S3 camera in my experience.The New Kyocera S5 camera has an upgraded battery BP-1000s which is 1000mAh and will last for about 120-140 photos- almost twice as many. This new battery is available only with new S5 camera at this time but soon should be available in market just by itself.So if you are not in a rush wait. Also there is a BP-900S which is 900mAh available in market.
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.
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!
I bought these E3c's hoping it would be an upgrade from the much cheaper ones that came with the IPOD. BIG MISTAKE! I have great audio equipment and care a lot about a good sound. These earphones are not worth more than 30-40 dollars.These not only have a much worse sound. They are impossible to keep in the ear, no matter which of the buttons you try. I found out later 2 of my friends had the same problem.
This product takes great quality pictures but the camara internal software is spotty.Some times it will work with a USB, most times it will not. Very frustrating. After 6 months the USB features was not working & it started creating errors on all computers I tried it with. Their Technical support was nice but could not flash the camara or give me a software download, that was very disappointing.A driver disk should of come with the unit.They do not even have one. I will not purchase another product from Olympus due to the low tech answers & not being able to fix the problem.
I read so many great reviews about this product that I overcame my earlier fears about wireless headphones (low quality, interferance) and made the purchase. Now I have got to assume that all of the people giving these headphones 4 or 5 stars must have tried lesser wireless headphones before these ones.My first unit did not work. I only had sound in the right earphone. Not too surprising when you consider how breakable these things are - I am talking cheap brittle plastic all over. I'm told that companies have to charge more and skimp on quality materials because of the extra cost of the technology that goes into the wireless models - but I still expected something more sturdy for the price/brand name.I sent back that unit and received another one promptly from Amazon. This one worked, and occasionally had 'decent' sound including bass(anyone recieving sound without bass should consider that maybe it's either their other equipment or maybe there is something wrong with their unit) but what I have found is that in my small one bedroom apartment, I get a LOT of interference from two things: The AC and the fridge. I couldn't believe it! They are both in separate rooms but I can be sitting within 6 inches of the transmitter and still hear a VERY loud buzz from my AC.I tried roasting with the AC off. Sound quality was then decent again... till the refrigerator kicked in, then it was all buzz. the buzz was louder than the music I was listening to or the TV sound. if I turned up the volume, the volume of the buzzing went up as well.I am very disapointed in this purchase. If anyone out there is considering buying wireless for the convenience, but gets annoyed when the sound quality is decent at best and degrades frequently to a level that's just not worth listening to - then don't do it. unplug your head phones and piss off the neighbors - you'll be better off.2 stars for sounding good a small part of the time.
I have been using this router for the past 2 years. It has performed very well with both my LAN desktops and wireless. I have hardly had to reset it twice. But this is not a good router when it comes to alternate configurations. The UI is so techie that you hardly understand any of the fields in the configuration webpage.I bought a new cisco 4500 app enabled router in order to extend my network in my new apartment(I have destops in different rooms and I dont want to run network cables across the house). I tried to configure WRT54GL as a network repeater and it was a nightmare doing so. I was asked to update my firmware adn when I did, it did not take it and I tried to do a reset(a more painful process of holding the reset button for a minute) and it did not recover at all. After that I could not even access the http page to configure it.I have finally discarded it and bought another cisco 4500 router in order to extend my network.
I purchased this product last week because a few people i know have used this and said it is the best fm transmitter for the ipod. 5 minutes after it came in i went to my truck to hook up my ipod, there was nothing. I am not sure why, but the radio station will not appear on the ipod touch screen and will not allow you to know what station you are tuned into to set your radio to. On monster's website ( as of 12/3/07) this is the first product listed on the page for touch accessories. After waiting on hold for over 30 minutes to talk to a tech support rep. from monster, i found out that the page on www.monstercable.com was wrong and that if you have a ipod touch, you should not buy this. Monster agreed to send me the correct one in exchange for this one. The one that is being sent to me is the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus.
Like other reviewers I wanted to like this product, but I just can't. After weeks of not being able to log in, it was recommended that I do a clean reinstallation of windows. That worked, but at what cost of time? Then I noticed that if the zune was plugged in while restarting, the computer would not restart. Supports response? "Well, then don't plug it in while restarting," indifferent to the 6 hours of troubleshooting that had gotten me to that point. Anyway, except for the radio feature, there is nothing here to recommend this product over the iPod (don't be fooled by the communication feature - you'll never find anyone with whom to share). The iPod, albeit not perfect, is more stable, better tested, and offers more competant support.
I agree with the many other users who have experienced the "Condensation, Operation Paused" defect on their JVC GR-90DU. Despite numerous others reporting this problem, JVC says its not a recognized problem. I would disagree - it is a recognized problem, but its your problem, not theirs.If you are like me and didnt know to research JVC customer support before you bought, and now are stuck with a JVC Lemoncorder model GR-D90U that has this problem, I would encourage you to call the JVC customer support (non-support) phone number 1-800-858-6442 and report your glee at being one of the lucky. I would also encourage you to post your satisfaction on-line.Its especially nice that the local camera repair shop charged 90 dollars to take a shot at fixing it, only to have it go away after the repair shop's warranty period.Do Not Buy JVC camcorders!
I was able to use the FM radio only. The support behind the poor software is non existant. To make things worse, to talk with tech.support it must be on your dime in the middle of the day. I e-mailed for 3 days with no response and asked them to call me. Bottom line, the Rio Riot never worked and I never heard from Sonic Blue. A company that truely is out of control.
The screws that you use to tight the microphone clips are made in a weird way that you can only tighten the clip in a certain orientation, and it is a pain to mess around with it until you get your desired orientation. The side bars are not that secure.It should cost half the current price if not less for it to be a decent value.
I got this cheap, defective product, not knowing what was to come. it came and i listened to music, no problems at all. The next day, I put the mp3 player in my purse, in its case all protected. when i took it out after school, the screen was cracked and it was completly broken. I never dropped my purse or the mp3 player, and it was protected all day. i listened to about 20 minutes of music and had it 1 day. Save your money and get an ipod nano instead, like i recently got. trust me it is soooo much better and it can hold pictures. Take my warning seriously and DON'T BUY THIS CHEAP, DEFECTIVE SANDISK PRODUCT! the Ipod nano is better. take my advice and don't waste your money!But Amazon did give me a refund. that was the only good part.
This item shut down my software on my laptop. I found out it was not compatitble with windows. The add said that it was compatible with windows, but that turned out to be not true. This item was faulty!
I have used a Street Atlas since 2004. Steet Atlas 2004 & 2005 versions do not support non-English version of Windows. Even if you have a English version of Windows, if your default language setting is not English, some major features of the Street Atlas, such as find, do not work at all. So I must change the language setting to English and reboot the computer to use it. It was a real hassle and I have really wanted this problem to be fixed in 2006 version. However, that problem still remains and you even need to change the language setting just to install Street Atlas 2006 (Installation was fine with different language setting in 2004 and 2005 version). So if your default language setting is not English in Windows, you'd better use Microsoft Steets & Trips. MS Streets & Trips works fine in any language setting and it starts to support a voice prompt feature and turn-by-turn GPS direction guide from the 2006 version. I am really disappointed that Delorme does not care about the non-English users.
I purchased RCA ANT301 to replace the old one, also RCA, bought 5 years ago, that has one of the rods broken.However, the new one is worse than the old one, even with a broken wing.The screen becomes blurer with many flies flying all over.I have to replace it with the old and broken one.I do not know which of RCAs is worth buying, for the old one is now obsolete.
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.
I received this camera (in Tuxedo Black) several years ago as a Christmas present, after having made my special interest in the camera known after reading a number of reviews about compact digital cameras. I especially focused on Canon products because I have owned two (2) 35mm single reflex cameras in the past, all of which we great quality cameras. This was my first try at camera digital technology. At that time (2004) the retail price was pretty high (over $400.00). The purchase was made through Amazon and I no problems with it out of the box. I, too, do not like to read a whole lot of instructions when trying out something new (except when it is obviously very difficult to use or understand it's operation). In this case, after a minimum of reading in the "short" manual, I was able to take very nice, clear and detailed pictures without much difficulty.However, after several weeks of use, I had occasion to take a special set of photographs that I wanted to archive and keep for my family. At the time the pictures that were taken when many memorable poses were struck, the lighting was completely right, and the occasion was a once in a lifetime thing. I had gone as far as to purchase a large capacity Scandisk Memory card (2.0 GB) to insure I would be able to memorialize the occasion. I took just over 80 photos, well within the limits of the card.When I tried to download the pics to my computer, review them, and eventually print out some of the photos, I noticed an error message on the camera (memory error). I even tired to recover the photos using "so-called" recovery software, both by Scandisk and following instructions from Canon. All to no avail. I soon learned that the photos were lost forever. Needless to say I was very upset. How could a name-brand product(s)malfunction in this manner at THIS time (barring any operator error)?After I calmed down I began to work the problem and conducted a little research. What I learned was that the Scandisk brand (that particular model/item) had a history of malfunctioning. What I also learned was that the Canon is not very sturdy and can succumb to error when handled roughly.Ever since that time the camera consistently displays an error message (Image Error or Memory Error) when after turning the camera on to take photos you either hold it at an angle, move it suddenly, or just on "general principle" it decides not display the subject of the picture (black screen with error message), and will not take a picture until you turn it OFF, shake it gently, and then turn it ON again. Sometimes that method will not work, so you have to remove and re-insert the battery (whether it reads fully charged or not), or you have to remove and re-insert the memory card. There is no way to determine how this makes the camera work again, or which is the offending item between the battery or the memory card. Sometimes this method does not work either. You may also find that the zoom function on the camera stops working and only zooms to two zones, not three.Additionally, the camera does not work with certain "low" capacity memory chips. Make/brand and capacity vary.What I did, since the problem is difficult to explain to Canon for the purpose of getting it repaired, is to purchase a memory chip with "Backup/Recovery Software". In the event that you ever encounter another "incident" like I did, you may be able to save those special memories. Also, get used to the idea of having to shake the camera, turn it on and off before it will again start ot work "properly".Otherwise, the camera is generally great, compact, light-weight, fair to good auto-focus, internal flash is weak/inadequate, zoom is nice (when it works). However, sometimes there is a "hesitation" for the camera to fire when it it auto-focusing (sort of slow). You will find a LOT of red-eye situations with this camera (you will eventually get tired to having to retouch your pictures with Red-Eye software.)The Canon photo software is effective, but there are better packages on the market. The software can be confusing and gives few options (compared to other types), but depending on your needs, it might work for you.Buyer - be aware. Hopefully your purchase will result in a perfectly constructed or modified unit that will give you years of good service. If you don't like to gamble, then you might consider another model or manufacturer.Good Luck.
cutter doesn't cut outer sleeve on a CAT 5 cable. Also crimping is hit and miss for CAT 5.
I'm just joking about the rating it. It really is good.
DO NOT BUYI can tear the 8 gauge power wire apart with my bare hands.That shows you the quality of wires that are in this kit.The 16 gauge speaker wire breaks off from the amp without any force.You don't even want to try splicing and resoldering the RCA wires.The only thing that seemed ok was the fuse,and I'm sure that the wires will light on fire way before it breaks.I'm replacing this garbage as soon as I break my amp in.Take my adice and don't buy copper wire manufactured in China.
bad splitter only 3 output works instead of 4, reception is bad,do not buy this splitter, what the waist of time, I pick up another one from Home Depot work perfectly
I received these headphones and was in bliss. They sounded great and felt great in my ears. The affair was short lasted though. After about 4 months the dreaded loose wire disease many ear bud headphones experience occured. The sound would go in and out. Jiggling the headphone would bring the sound back for a while, but it just became worse and worse. The earbuds I bought for $10 lasted longer(but didn't sound as good, and felt horrible in comparison), and the headphones that came with my ipod lasted longer(nearly a year). These would have been great had they lasted. I don't believe I treated them harshly, I typically used them in my office and a few days a week while lifting(not running) at the gym.
I ordered this phone on Jan 15, 2004. Today is Feb 9, 2004 and I have not received it to date. I've tried contacting the seller, but the emails are bounced back and it states the email address is not valid. Everyone, I urge you NOT to purchase from this seller.
I bought this Netgear router bundled with a USB adaptor at Costco. It was very easy to set up and worked great for about 15 minutes. Then both my desktop and laptop lost connection to the internet. FYI, I have an Dell XPS laptop and a Dell Dimension desktop running Windows XP, with a Motorola Surfboard modem and Adelphia internet. I can stay connected about 10 minutes at a time, then I lose my connection and have to reboot my computer. What a pain! This is going back to the store tomorrow.I suggest that if you are looking for a reliable router, that you avoid this.
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.
TDK CD-RW ARE SUPPOSE TO RECORD ON CD RECORDER, THEY DO NOT. ITEM IS LISTED AS DITIGAL AUDIO BUT DOES NOT STATE THAT ON THE CD CASE. IF YOU NEED DITIGAL AUDIO THIS IS NOT THE ITEM YOUR LOOKING FOR.
I bought the WUSB11 six months ago for my windows ME computer. It worked fine on that, but when I decided to upgrade to Windows XP, I encountered huge amounts of problems, not yet resolved. I downloaded Linksys' so called &quot;Win Xp&quot; driver for the adapter, but it did not help one bit. I called the technical support and they gave up after an hour.If you are using this adapter with windows XP, DO NOT GET IT, if you are not, the WUSB11 works fine.
I'd give a video review but the quality is so terrible you'd never see it. I bought this for my sister so that my new nephew could get to know me living a 1000 miles away. Too bad, I can't see them at all. The video is so pixelated all I see are blobs. I would not recommend this to anyone! Chalking it up and buying her a logitech. Way better video.
I've had this over a week. All my setup issues were cause by my ISP. This set up easy, and provides solid signal.Update:After months of using this. I hate it. The signal is good for about 25 feet, the device needs to be reset every week and is in general cranky.
This projector worked for only 40 lamp hours before repeatedly shutting down after 15 minutes of use. The projector casing would get very hot when this happened. After speaking with a technician from INfOCUS he said it had a problem called premature shutdown and i should send it for repairs which i did and it has been working so far. I wouldn't recommend this projector because it seems to have a technical flaw.
Could not make contact with the USB connection with the computer. After a 30" wait on phone, tech support tried and was unable to connect with a Compaq, Windows XP, explaining that GPSMAP 60CSx was incompatible. Therefore, could not download maps.
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.
If you have a newer computer, the MP-21c will not work with Win XP. The drivers supplied by Brother will only support parallel printing, even though the printer does not have a parallel port. This forces you to buy a...cable and AC adapter from Brother, negating the convenient one-cable setup via the PCMCIA card.Feeds single sheets only; a sheet feeder is an additional [cost]. It is as large as the printer itself.Brother's customer support is awful.Avoid this one and look to the Canon BJC-85.My experiences only; caveat emptor.
This was my third time of getting a working drive but when this did not work I changed to different Company
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.
Prior to the purchase of a new dehumidifier, I called into the NEW Extended Service Plan Office with a question regarding their Service Plan. My question was "Does the NEW Extended Service Plan overlap the Manufacturer's Warranty Period?". I was assured that it did not, that the Service Plan would start after the Manufacturer's Full Warranty had expired (explained as the period that full parts and labor was covered). To make a long story short, the "Plan Documentation" arrived today and lo and behold the 3 year coverage overlaps the first years Manufacturer's Warranty Period. Called and asked for an explanation and was told because they cover more than just break downs (ie; lightning, floods, power surges, etc.) the three year period starts at the point of purchase (I guess not only do I need overlap coverage, but coverage for the days of processing & UPS Delivery delivery too). From here on out, any representations by this company will be in writing before I will purchase. If they think that I believe them about their additional coverage, they must think I'm stupid. I can hear they claim call now, "but sir, you will have to contact your insurance company FIRST before we can attempt to file a claim"!!!!!! I should know better, after all I was talking to a Salesperson!!!!!
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.)
The touch pad drove me crazy. I kept scrolling past the menu item I wanted. The design also seemed like a device about five years behind the curve.Luckily it stopped handling transfers (I'm a Napster To Go subscriber) after two days. I'd still be blissfully stuck with the thing otherwise. Returned it and picked up a Samsung YP-Z5 4GB player. Very happy with it - definitely worth a look.
We were unhappy with this product. We have a asortment of mini disk and we thought we could play them on this player, but it has its own mini tape that it only plays. You have to record on it and can ONLY play what you recorded on it.
This past Black Friday, I picked up this navigation at Staples in Queens. I had driven to the Staples using Tom Tom on my PocketPC, but decided to test out the Maestro 3100 driving back. What transpired driving back from the Staples to the city would ultimately lead me to return the Maestro 3100 later that day.At first glance all appears well. It turns on quickly, and receives the satellite information, and then problems arise. Entering an address becomes a painful, and slow process. Rather than showing partial results, it waits until it thinks there are few enough partial results, or a specific confirmation from the user, make any mistake and you're punished with several dialogs. I was able to look past this problem. But, I was not able to look past the following three major problems.1. Navigation System will block out screen with Loading route information when it needs to reroute. I can't tell you how terrible this is. Every other navigation system out there will display this progress bar on the bottom of the screen while your map is still being displayed with a route. It's quite terrible when this navigation decided it needs to reroute while you're in the middle of a highway, or an important upcoming turn.2. It will need to reroute periodically for what appears to be no reason whatsoever. This coupled with 1 leads to terrible things.3. There's NO estimated time the trip will take, or estimated time you will arrive. This is an integral feature, as you definitely want to know how long your trip will take, or how long a miscalculated detour will take. This is especially frustrating when coupled with a misdirection due to 1.I got to my destination very frustrated, and immediately returned it to the closest staples. The entry level Tom Tom for the same price is LEAPS and BOUNDS better. I'm truly sorry I wasted my time with this unit, and advise you to avoid it.
Where is the space for a zero star! Just purchased a emarker and ill tell you one thing, I should have read these reviews first. All the bad you hear about this little thing is true. I am not priveliged enough to live in an area Sony feels compelled to offer service in, so I dont even have one station to mark. The site is terrible and I cant even get the program to &quot;enable&quot; itself. Whats the difference though, cant do anything with it anyway. This is typical Sony. My advice, check out all the ratings here and go to the website and see if they even offer any stations in your area. Believe me, they wont tell you it will not work in your area. It, however, is a neat idea. Needs lots of work.
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.
NICE COMPACT UNIT, BUT THAT IS ALL THAT IS GOOD ABOUT THIS SCANNER. I HAD A TWIN TURBO 100 CH UNIDEN SCANNER FOR ABOUT 18 YEARS AND IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. SO I PURCHASAED THIS 100 CH SCANNER AND IT IS JUNK!! I WANTED TO USE IT TO LISTEN TO THE LOCAL RAILRAODS LIKE I DID WITH MY OLD ONE. FROM THE SAME LOCATIONS THAT I USED MY OLD ONE, THIS ONE WILL NOT PICK UP ANY OF THE RADIO TRANSMISSIONS SO THAT YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE SAYING. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!! IT MAY BE GOOD FOR NASCAR RACES WHEN YOU ARE NEXT TO THE TRACK. THEY CAN KEEP THEIR "OFFICAL NASCAR" SCANNERS. ALL I WANTED WAS A GOOD 100 CH SCANNER WITH NONE OF THIS ADDED ON JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T BUY!!!!!
I understand Apple is trying to set a "random" list revolution with the Shuffle, and I've purchased one, but I realize there are many times I wish to be able to see how much further to go forward to play what I want. I can't memorize a 100 song playlist.I don't know where Apple is going with this, I'm going to return my Shuffle for a Sandisk 512, which is now lower in price and has a screen. I don't know where Apple is going with this...I wouldn't buy a car without essential gauges and I'm certain you will find it cumbersome at times with the Shuffle. I don't recommend this product. I'm sure it has great margins for Apple though. I need the screen, and you will find you will too.
In the last 10 years, I have had multiple problems with Linksys routers. From my research, there seems to be no solution as no company builds a product that will work for any decent extended period of time and none of them seem to have decent support either. I guess I gotta just keep buying these things until I get one that works and then replace it months later when it screws up.
Read the info. Seemed legit. Wasn't. 90 day warranty ran out 30 days before this unit bellied up. No recourse, no satisfaction, no DVD player. No happy.
Attachments are poor. The Power cable doesn't stick to the drive well. a single move will crash the drive.
I was so looking forward to using this, and Amazon's description claims it is designed for both 1G and 2G Nanos. I was very disappointed when I received it and my 2G Nano did not fit (the 30-pin connector does not line up). I attached a picture to the customer images to show the problem. If it did fit, I would probably have given it a high rating as I do like the design.*** UPDATE ***I decided to contact Belkin since they also say it's OK for 2G Nano. They were quick to respond and said they now have an adapter to accomodate the new 2G Nano and will send it to me free of charge. I received the adapter about a week after Belkin said they would send it, so that was very good service. After removing the clear plastic cradle that's designed to hold the 1G Nano and replacing it with the black cradle for the 2G Nano that they sent me, it is a perfect fit and I'm quite pleased with the Tunedeck now. I have uploaded a picture again showing the new adapter from Belkin.Unfortunatley I can't change my original 1 star rating, but if I could I'd give it 4 stars now (they lose 1 star for the hassle).
I can't believe how this headphone which can't recieve clear sound even in 2 feet distance from its transmitter can be thrown on the market. I did everything but I couldnt solve the static noise problem.There is a part which says 'Up to 150-foot transmission range with manual frequency tuning/reception' in this headphones manual and Amazon's 'product details' part. When I decide to return this headphone, on Amazon's page about the returning reasons, there were no choices like `wrong information for the product'. The closest was `The product is not as I expect'. Thats why, now I have to pay for delivery for the product which is good-for-nothing.
Short story:Installed scanner, did a few basic scanning tasks b&w; documents, color photos - without exception, the scanner rendered blurry (to the point of unreadable / unviewable) images.Completely useless. I sent it back and purchased the HP ScanJet 4850 instead.Maybe it was "luck of the draw." I'm sure everyone has been delivered faulty electronic equipment before. Regardless, this is my first (and hopefully last) experience with Microtek.
I've owned the Iomega 160Gb External Network Hard Drive for nearly 6 months now. The appeal of having storage directly on the network really appealed to me at the time, and this drive was 1) affordable, and 2) had ample storage available for storing my data.I assumed a couple of things incorrectly with this drive before I bought.I assumed it was configurable (i.e. that I could change it's workgroup settings, or add it to a domain, etc.) I was wrong. It stays in WORKGROUP. There is no changing this.I assumed it would be plug and play. No dice there either. Several WinXP machines on my work network weren't able to see the drive when browsing the Windows Network, nor were they able to use the Iomega Discovery Tool to find the drive. I ended up having to assign a static IP to the drive and setup shares to the IP on the computers that had problems accessing it.I assumed it would be relatively fast. I was wrong. Copying files takes time. Backups are MURDER. Over the past half a year I've amassed about 100Gb of data on the drive. I've tried backing this drive up several times. After waiting on files to copy for FIVE DAYS, I figured it just wasn't going to happen.I assumed I could remove it from our network and easily plug it into other network configurations. Nope, wrong again. I can't get the other networks to see the drive via IP, via Iomega Discovery, etc.My recommendation on this drive is: don't buy it. Get a drive that some sort of secondary port (USB/Firewire/etc). Ethernet is way too slow when transferring 100+Gb of Data and this drive lacks the configurability most would need to make good use of it. I've never been disappointed with an Iomega product before. I guess there is a first time for everything...
If you're a real bass junkie and you love thudding bass and don't care about the fidelity of the music, and you don't mind tight headphones with an airtight seal around your ears, these are great. If you want comfortable headphones and good sound, move on; you can do better even in this price range. I was stunned by how poor the sound was with the subwoofer off; and pushing the subwoofer up... resulted in muddy, poor quality sound with thudding bass. The subwoofer seemed to have the kind of high quality you'd expect from a tiny lightweight AA-powered unit costing a couple of dollars... I was very disappointed especially after reading these other reviews.
Mac users should be aware of the fact that this drive will not support mounting via NFS. You will need to use SMF/CIFS which has a multitude of issues around file names. SimpleShare firmware has not been updated in years.
Be careful. I returned three of the silver 160 GB iPod classics to the Apple store for the same apparent defect. All three of the iPods I took home seized up when I began to put large amounts of music on it. The problem happened when I hit about 10 GB of music. The iPod would go to the boot up screen and freeze. It would then make this loud clicking noise while the screen light turned on and off. It continued doing this until the battery ran out of power. When I took the last one back and demanded a refund the Apple store clerk suggested that it was a faulty USB port on my lousy Windows based PC. The problem is that one of my three iPods seized up on my work laptop and the others did it on my home PC. The final clincher was when the third one seized up and I read on the Apple website similar problems from other users. I believe Apple turned out this product too soon and either there are a high percentage that are very defective or there is an inherant design flaw in the system. I love my 60 GB iPod but it is nearly full and it has never had a problem. I will probably wait for 6 to 8 months and give Apple the chance to fix the problem before trying again. I recommend if you have problems demanding a refund from Apple and returning their poorly designed product to force them to address the issues.
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.
I picked one of these up off eBay. It was new, but could have been very old stock. My first impressions were good, but my previous experience was with camera tripods. Compared to camera tripods it seems quite robust. The legs are thick aluminum and the head is heavy cast steel.Since I've seen more telescope tripods, I realize this is pretty lightweight by comparison. More experienced people say steel legs are much better in reducing vibration than aluminum (and wood best of all).And sadly, like everyone else, one of the leg catches broke on my second outing... fortunately I picked up a few spare legs on eBay!
TERRIBLE PRODUCT. Extremely inexpensive (compared to other manufacturers products). Does give the output expected as far as quality is concerned. Ink does not last long at all when compared to other ink cartridges. It's obvious to me that Lexmark is making their money on ink cartridges. I will never buy another Lexmark printer.
The Epson To34120 Inkjet Cartridges was for my Epson Printer Stylus 2200 and the price was great for the cartridges. The shipping costs were lousy and I will not order again. The shipping costs were twice the amount I paid for the cartridges. I bought three cartridges for under $5.00 ea. and the shipping costs were $24.00. Not a good deal.
Obviously, I'm not the only person having problems with these cables, but to simply put it they do not work, (well at least not on a playstation 3 hooked up to a 47 inch hdtv). These are the first cables I bought to go to my 47 inch t.v and my playstation 3. They worked for about 2 weeks. After the first week they started to show a green light at the right side of my t.v. I didn't know whether it was the playstation or the cables at first. Than one day the cables just went out and I din't have a picture at all. So than I went and bought some RCA cables and they work perfectly fine. When I tried plugging it up to my rca upscaling dvd it still wouldn't work!! I want ever buy cheap cables again.
I bought this product after reading all the positive reviews. However, iomega has not done a sufficient job with the programming for the USB drive. You have to uninstall any and all previous USB devices on your computer to even get it to work. Zip 100 disks do not function half as well on the 250. You can't even full format the zip100 in the 250 drive. Customer support is so shoddy and not helpful at all. They take weeks to resond to your emails (if at all). And are impossible to deal with over the phone. Just look at the iomega.com customer support forum and you'll know what i mean. Avoid this product until they can iron out their USB problems. Avoid iomega because they don't take care of their customers!
Mark my words, the print head will get clogged and this printer will die in 12-18 months after purchase. The postive reviews on this printer are from people that have only had this printer for a short time, soon their print heads will clog too. And if you want to replace the printer head it cost $100.00. This is the second Canon printer I have bought. The last one's print heads clogged too, yes, it was dumb to buy another Canon printer. Learn from my mistake and don't buy this undepenable piece of junk.
these cleaner just dont work right, this is the 3rd onei tried, workes great the frist time then it stopes the vcr the second time, dont know why, i i did get the item real fast
I loved this laptop, great LCD display, good sound, but in the last five months (I've only owned it for 2 year 8 months now)I've had to replace the LCD screen, several of the USBs don't work effectively, and my sound recently went out. Computer place says I need a new hard drive. I believe them since I can troubleshoot many issues myself and I couldn't see anything wrong with my sound devices. Oh yea, the battery is a goner too, this also became an issue several months ago. I must keep it plugged in at ALL times or I have no power.So, I paid almost 1000.00 for this piece of garbage just over 2-1/2 years ago. The LCD replacement cost me 250.00, the diagnostic on the hard drive issue cost me 70.00 and now the new hard drive will/would cost me another 250.00. The battery would be another 95.00. Do the math, I might has well have just bought a new computer. If I had known this was going to happen I would have back in March when the issues started cropping up.I really loved it when it worked, but I feel like I've paid a heck of a lot of money for a short-lived laptop. I'm thinking about replacing the hard drive myself, gotta get some use out of this new LCD display.
Maybe I am just hard on headphones, but I really expected them to last a little longer. After about 2 months of regular use, they broke.... I guess you get what you pay for. The sound was great ant they were really comfortable while they lasted...
Bought this based on friends referrals and written reviews and it quit working after 1 year. Very disappointed.
Sometimes you have to click the button several times to get a song to advance. The unit that plugs in the iPod will not work when I have my cover on the iPod. I have to take it out of it's protective case so the remote unit will plug in.
Intially I was excited the day I received this, however that soon faded. I tested only the digital camera and the camcorder. The camcorder function remained grainy no matter what I tried to correct it... this grain was disfiguring to the subject I was recording. It picks up light poorly aswell and the flash just didn't work. Distorted color.... The camera photos turned out nice... but once again without a flash it was hardly worth what I paid. Microphone also barely picked up sound. Difficult to handle, even with my small hands it was a challenge. I'm in the process of returning mine.
The player works fine, but the mp3 materials I loaded on the two MicroSD could not be read or played.
Please send to us what we buy not another china made even if it is same spec
This is worthless. It doesn't make a sound until you are right next to a cop. Thanks Beltronics, but I don't need a radar detector to tell me when a cop is 20 yards away, I can see him just fine.
Do not buy, this monitor gives you nothing but static, I could not hear my child at all.
I could not view old footage with this camera. When I put in to view old footage from my miniDV tapes the picture would flicker constantly. The camera is not compatible with my iMac and the became a even bigger problem than the old footage flickering. I was pleased that I was able to return the camera and get full refund including shipping. I've never had such a pleasant return experience so that made up for the disappointment.
The color is not Ruby Red.It's more like a fuschia color. The color is also very dull. Nothing like the picture shown.Very unhappy!
Linksys is great. My old router was a linksys, same number except for that little L. So i guess that means limited to PC and will not support MAC! It has Mac filters, but won't work on one.
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!
Seller and USPS status says delivered but I did not receive the item. Didnt have time to call up USPS.
As simple as the title of my comment, I wasn't able of locking the SD camera in my Palm TX SD slot. Even when it sounds indicating that the SD camera has been inserted, at the same time it jumps out of the locking.If anybody can help me with this issue, I'll be more than thankfull. In the meantime, I'll give it just one star for my money loosing.
The micro disk works great but luckily I already had an adaptor because it didn't come with on as stated in the ad. If you don't need the adaptor, this is a good deal.
Camera is easy to load and takes good pictures at first. However the gears that open the lens cover and zoom in and out go bad after after 2 to 5 years and the camera can no longer be used. Each of my daughters had this camera and they both went bad. Fuji will not repair this defect and it costs about $150 to fix. Avoid this camera.
We bought one of these for ourselves and We thought it was so wonderful we purchased one exactly like it for my mother to give her for a mothers day gift.About a month after we started using ours it totally went out!!(We had already ordered the one for my mom but had not received it yet)On ours Sometimes the doorbell would ring but no picture was on the screen. Very shortly after that got the one shipped that we had ordered for my mom but that one would not work at all !!!We are very disappointed with these.We have spent approx.$500.total for these two systems and they are both garbage products.We later bought a Commax system and it is working great!!We would certainly advise anyone considering a Samsung brand to not waste their money on these.They are certainly a joke!!
This is one of those times when a review can really save the people that come after. One person can save the rest a great deal of annoyance and hassle.This product is very cheaply made (white sticky paper is actually used in the contruction, I kid you not). The one I purchased broke at a weak place at the base of where it attaches to the iPod. It's actually a potential danger to your iPod, in my opinion. The company will not stand by it at all. Customer service at Digital Lifestyle Outfitters proved to be both a joke and waste of time.It is very overpriced for what you receive. It has poor range and must be in direct line of sight to work. The device is not particularly responsive to it's own controls either. Another obvious problem is that the tiny remote itself has no way to attach itself to anything so it's one second away from being easily mislaid. The product is fairly bulky and not particularly attractive in real life, especially the part that attaches to the iPod. It's really useless for most anything but while the iPod is sitting in the charger.This was a MAJOR disappointment, a waste of money and certainly not worthy of my iPod.Maxine DeBord
I bought this camera in Oct 2005. I brought it everywhere. Loved it. In April 2006, the LCD screen blew. Canon replaced it with a refurbished camera. In March 2007, the exact same thing happened to the screen and now they will only repair for $97.00, as they have determined this is the result of impact damage. How they determine this is unclear to me, as it was not dropped or impacted...Apparently, you will spend 100.00/yr maintaining this camera. That, to me, is the hallmark of a faulty product. Unfortunate - as I really loved this camera.
A cheap printer that prints. No more, no less. I will admit that the print quality is actually pretty decent considering the low price. It's ok for occasional home printing. If you're going to be doing anything more than that, go for a better printer. The biggest disadvantage that I found is the cost of the ink cartidges. They are rather expensive. It's also not most sturdy machine. It broke after two years of &quot;OCCASIONAL&quot; use. Like I said, you get what you pay for.
Power supply works fine, but it runs fast all the time and is quite noisy. I'd send it back, but I threw the box out without thinking about it.When I searched the internet for this product and fan noise, I find I'm not alone in my disdain.
I bought the case assuming all of the Samsung NV series would fit but the NV11 did not.
The remote works quite well and is easy to use. BUT, I'm getting a range of 8-9 feet with no barriers, less with physical barriers. I haven't used it much because of this.
Yes, this is a really pretty case, but its also very low quality. I bought one and the day I put my iPod in it, the sides of it ripped. Not completely, but the cloth on the inside ripped off. I do not suggest this product!!
Just in another review - stopped working after 1 year of operation. Last week started producing extra noises, the died. And I could never make it working properly with Apple wireless router too.A very bad choice.
I own a G2,G5,& G6 so I have some experience with Canon G-series cameras. This camera is a big disappointment. It has a less capable lens; it does not provide Raw photo format; it does not provide a remote for the timer; its focus is "soft". It does have more pixels;it is smaller in size; and the LCD is very bright. But for the high price charged for the camera it represents downgraded capabilities for top dollar. Individuals interested in such high end non-DSL cameras will be happier in the long run finding a G6 on eBay or similar sites or buying a different make camera such as a Nikon, Fuji,Sony,etc.
Bought in April, broken by August (stopped reading discs). Even by the standards of these cheap Chinese DVD players, this one was flimsy.The build quality was suspect -- the auto adapter had a very long thin wire instead of thicker, more durable cord. It was impossible to use the car charger with battery backup, so that when you turned off the car, the movie restarted unless you were using battery (and when the battery was dead, you couldn't switch power sources without restarting the disc).I had better luck with the Coby.
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 was purchased for my mother in an attempt to "keep an eye" on her during times where she is ill. Though in the beginning it worked well, it has recently started making a lot of noise. She needs to kind of hit it to make it stop having the "static" or "high pitched" noise that the person on the other end hears. I was quite disappointed that this camera didn't meet up to my expectations.
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.
WELL AT FIRST I WAS GOING TO BUY THIS RECORDER FOR 60.99 ON LINE BUT AFTER I SEE ALL OF THESE REVIEWS ABOUT THE PRODUCT I DON`T THINK SO NOT FOR EVEN 61 BUCKS I THINK I MIGHT BE JUST WASTING MY MONEY AND TIME BUT I GOT IT TODAY AND IT REALLY WORKS IT RECORDS AND PLAYS ON THE MACHINE BUT IT DOES NOT PLAY ON ANY OTHER DVD PLAYER THAT I HAVE SHAME ON YOU MR.PHILIPS
I purchased this Apple 80 GB iPod with Video Playback as a Christmas gift for my daughter, so it is still shrinkwrapped. Reuters reported this week that Apple recently shipped iPods which contain computer viruses. Amazon cannot (or will not) confirm whether my iPod is safe to give my daughter; instead I was provided an 800 number to call Apple which is on par with calling the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.After dropping $350 for a reasonably nice gift, my joy of giving is now obviously hampered because I don't know if on Christmas morning my daughter will unleash a computer virus on whatever computer or network into which she plugs her shiny new iPod.Amazon and Apple are two of the most prestigious companies in the world, and they really need to step up to resolve this latest debacle. I need to know if this bad Apple is going to spoil the whole bunch, and I need to know now.
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.
The first generation of Sennheiser Wireless headphones was just about OK if you did ot leave your livingroom and faced the transmitter......The RS 40 is deffinitelly better, however if you leave the room where the transmitter is placed and dare to go to the garden or one floor up the noise becomes unbearable.Wait for the 2.4 gigahertz version - The RS40 is not worth it.The cheapest corded headphones sound better.
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.
The wax is very expensive and every time you turn on the printer a large amount is wasted and actually dumped into a waste tray from which it can not be retrieved.The printer wastes a great deal of energy and when you try and put it into power saver mode it wastes more wax and then pops out of that mode whenever it wants. You keep on putting it into saver mode and when it pops out you only know because your office heats up like someone turned the heat way up. This is not good if you live in Utah in the Summer. Might work great in the arctic if you don't mind the electric bill.Try to get any help from Xerox and you are truly wasting your time.The time to print a page is about six minutes if you start from the power saver mode.This makes a great door stop just never ever plug it in.The print quality is OK but there are spray jet printers that do a much better job that you can actually turn off from time to time.
I had a Memorex DVD player for a little over a year. It was hardly used. One day it just kept spinning the DVD and would not load it. What a piece of junk.
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?
This item was not what i thought it would be.Screen was much smaller that was pictured.This was purchased from Circuit City and i had to make 3 telephone calls in order to get the correct info on how to return.This was an unpleasant experiance and i will NEVER order from Circuit City again.
Not only is the physical appearance of this model ugly, it is a complete downgrade. Panasonic takes off one of the most important features on the PV GS320 model,a MICROPHONE JACK! I currently own a 300 model and needed another camera to shoot different angels at the same time, since the 300 is discontinued I purchased the so called upgraded model. Now the only available model with MIC jack is the VDR 310, and I have heard DVD is quality on Camcorders is not what it should be. If you do any video prodcution and need to hook up your camera to a MIC, this camera is not for you.
I purchased this machine mostly to timer record digital channels for later playback. The E50 Tuner only goes to 61 channels for Timer Recording whereas most digital cable channels or satellite are 200, 300 or higher. You cannot setup your Timer Recording to record different channels at different times if the channels are above channel 61. Very strange for a supposedly digital device.
Although this is listed as a Cables To Go branded cable (even has the same product number 27166) this is not made by them. It is made by Cabletech Technology. This does not mean that is is bad but I cannot give it a good review since it is totally different than what I thought I was getting.
I've seen this and other adapters in action. None are really great, they all seem to have conflicts that cause installation problems.My real concern is all of the people who are using wireless lans without understanding the dangers involved. I can drive around my neighborhood and pickup at least a dozen acess points. Yeah, you say you have a firewall. Well, the access point is behind the firewall, so I'm on your network. And WEP is next to worthless.Please, people, think security a little.
The Voice recorder meets all my expectations and moreEasy to use, easy to transfer great results
It is very unfortunate that you cannot get map updates for this GPS. Overall I found it to be well built, easy to use and efficient. However, I have had the unit for over 2 years. The maps are in serious need of up-dating and there appears no way to do that. There are many places in the country that are constantly changing (Palm Springs, Las Vegas, etc.) On my last visit to Las Vegas this device was practically useless as the map software is so out of date. This is a dead horse. Definitely do not buy.
I thought for the price I would give this a try. Couldn't get it to read a water depth at all, tried and tried nothing. Finaly I moved into shallower water and it started picking up the bottum but it also was reading fish at all depths all the time. I turned it off and turned on my other fish finder which showed no fish, turned this one on again and it showed fish all over. The water I was fishing in is crystal clear so I don't know what it was reading. I wouldn't recomend wasting your money on this, it doesn't work at all.
It was nice, but it was to small for my laptop. I gave it away to my hair dresser. He loved the gift.
I own this router along with the D-Link WAU-2340 wireless adapter for less than one year. About 6 months ago the adapter stopped working. I dealt with folks on the west coast and had a new unit shipped to me although I had to send back the damaged one at my cost (fed ex). It just stopped working again and I have been on the phone for more than 2 hours with folks from India. Not to be biased as I have had great success with Indian customer service for other products but these folks were rude, impatient and annoying. One actually hung up on me. They are telling you to do things at breakneck speed while you're trying to understand what they're saying. If you forget one thing they get annoyed and say things line "What did I tell you a moment ago - you weren't listening" with the attitude of a teenager. They want to get you off the phone asap so they tell you to do something then call them back (which had me on hold for up to 30 minutes - 2 times) If this is customer service its not what we are accustomed to in the US. SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND GET A LINKSYS !
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
Echoing the sentiments of many others, my DWL-900AP works, but barely. It took me hours to figure out how to set it up, and work around the bugs in the software and firmware. In the end, I ended up flashing the firmware with Linksys firmware (the firmware for their WAP11 device works on the DWL-900AP).The wireless network works now, but occasionally, a remote computer can't get through. Pinging the AP seems to remedy this. Other times (once every couple months), the unit stops working entirely. So I load up the configuration utility and play with the settings until it magically starts working again.Its inconsistent behavior is extremely frustrating, and I'm tempted to throw it away and buy a different AP, just to get rid of the hassle. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
I purchased the RealDrive 400 in December of 2006, in early August it just stopped working. I've tried to reach RealDrive, it has a one year warranty, but their phone number has a message that the voice mail is full and does not take messages. I've emailed them ten time, written letters to them, and an email and letter to Amazon....nothing....I finally got an email from a former distributor, and was told the company had gone under..............it's a great product when it works, but now I'm out of luck....do not waste your money.
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.
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 just got my Cintiq 21UX. It's an awesome piece of equipment, not backed by a good company. I have more than one dead subpixel, and their policy is up to 14 DEAD SUBPIXELS!C'mon?! I'm a graphic designer, and this is what over $2000.00 gets me?I'm past disappointed w/ their policies and service.
This scanner has been a nightmare. Before purchasing the scanner I called Canon and asked then if it worked with Mac OS X.3. They assured me it would work just fine.I am running Mac OS X.3 and installed the LIDE 50 Scanner with assistance from the Canon Phone Tech Support (not toll free). After they walked me through the software installation, the scanner did not work. The Canon Tech person then instructed me to download a new Toolbox and a new Driver from their website. After downloading I called them back and had them guide me through these installations too.After the new installations, the scanner worked, but when I opened iPhoto all my photos had disappeared. My library and albums were gone and the windows were completely blank. IPhoto had worked perfectly minutes before the installation.The Canon tech tried to figure out what had happened but after about an hour of trying things and me getting nervous as the tech did not seem sure of himself and was giving up, I thanked him for all his help and asked him if we could get the opinion of a Supervisor or Senior Tech. He politely agreed and a Supervisor came onto the phone and told me that he would have a Senior Tech call me.The Senior Tech called me a few hours later and said he had reviewed the problem and had determined that &quot;there was no way that the Canon product could have caused the problem and it must be your computer&quot; and he would not be able to help me.I explained to him that the computer was 2 months old and my machine and software worked perfectly up to the minute the Canon software was installed. I explained that immediately after the scanner software was installed, iPhoto just became non functioning and my photos disappeared. I also told him that while I was waiting for his call, I had spent several hours on the phone with Apple and they could not solve the problem (they tried for hours )but said the evidence made it clear that something was going on with the new installations.The Canon Tech just repeated several times that he had determined that it was impossible that the Canon scanner had caused the problems and he could not help me.I said I was disatisfied and upset and I would like to speak with someone I could appeal to. I was connected to a &quot;corporate supervisor&quot; who said, &quot;I'm not a technician, but I've been told that it was impossible that the Canon scanner or software caused the problem..sorry, we can't help you.&quot; End of discussion.So, now my photos are gone, iPhoto is non functioning and I have spent hours on the phone and nothing is fixed...and no help from Canon.I rate Canon customer service as poor, unsatisfactory, and insulting. The product I rate as poor, nonfunctioning and a definate NO-NO for Mac OS X.3 .
This product sucks.I installed my amp very carefully. Tried to pull out the RCA from my amp and the tip of the rca cable came off and stayed in the port and shorted it out.cheap. power cabe ok, rca sucks
I can't comment on the quality of the product since it doesn't seem to work on an iPod Touch 3G. It definitely will not charge it, but I also can not seem to get it to transmit any signal at all. Griffin is releasing a new version of the iTrip, I guess I will wait and see if that one works. [...]
It was a great router until it stopped broadcasting its signal. I contacted Linksys, they told me how to fix it, and the problem was solved... until it stopped broadcasting again.The good news: I can fix the problem.The bad news: The fix is temporary.I just bought this router three months ago. :/
The CD walkman sounds like dream finally comes true, not really, actuall far from. I listed some shortcomings:1. After spending 4.5 hrs on burning my first AtracPlus CD from 15hr mono 96-bit mp3, this CD player just doesn't recognized the CD I just burned. Again, this CD player also doesn't recognise mp3 CD. I used three different brand CD-R. It just displayed "Sessopn 002", then stopped. Press play, it displayed "No File". So far no luck to play any MP3 or Atrac songs on CD-R.2. SonicStage simple burner software has a slow performance, almost 1 min/per song on a P3 machine3. CD-sound quality, I rated it 2 out of 5. The two-step base sound distorts music.4. FM radio reception only can receive strong signals.5. The way to manually set radio presets is bizarre.6. jog dial always starts from the first track, not from the track in play. To cancel jog dial, you have to scroll back to first track. Why not have a cancel button?7. play/stop/forward/back button is hard to use, unless you have a slender finger.8. no optical output.9. All plastic body, the good thing is it is light.I owned at least 10 different sony products, this CD-player is going to be the first Sony product I will return because of poor quality. Very disappointed.
The cabling is strictly average for the power and ground, nothing exciting. They are NOT 8 gauge however, they closer to 10. I have plenty examples of 8 gauge wires and this isn't it.The rca cable that comes with the kit isn't bad. The remote turn on is a little thin with the copper for my taste. The speaker wire is AWFUL. It may have the jacket of a 16 gauge speaker wire, but it has the copper of a 20 gauge. It is WAY to thin on the copper. I had a spool of RCA 14 gauge I ended up using instead.The MO for this kit is use thick jackets to make it LOOK like the right size, then use less copper. I guess the extra jacket helps with shielding if nothing else.
for another $50 you can get an iPod mini, which is almost as small, but holds 4 times as much music and HAS A SCREEN.
Stopped working after about 90 days, at whichpoint the warranty no longer covers labor.No wonder it was the lowest priced.
This so-called CD Repair Fluid further scratched my new version of Pearl Jam's second album Vs. I AM VERY ANGRY!!!!!! I thought it would work but BOY WAS I WRONG!!! I just want to throw the fluid away and NEVER SEE IT AGAIN!!! This crud should be banned in america. Use a scratch repair machine instead!
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!
Buying this machine was a big mistake. It cuts off the edges of copies no matter where one places the document (on the platen, or on the automatic feeder). The fax machine goes on in middle of phone conversations, piercing the ears of the person on the other end of the phone call. It indicates low ink almost immediately after a new cartridge is inserted. This causes other functions to either not operate or adds another step in which you have to tell it to print even though it is "low" on ink. It gobbles expensive ink like there is no tomorrow. The print quality is good.
I will never buy any camera item on Amazon again. You can not beat talking to a real person to make sure you are buying the right item. I have a Nikon Coolpix P5000 and this lens and adapter were supposed to be a fit for my camera. Well, they were not! About 8 hours later, after talking to the folks at Keeble and Shuchat Photography, I tried to cancel the order but it was too late. So, I refused the shipment and ended up getting only $30.00 back from my $75.00 purchase (including shiping, restocking fee). I couldn't be happier with the lens from the local camera store. I then when back and bought a speedlight from them.
Bought it as a spare/cheap system for a guess room. Tested two-out-of-two DVD movies, noticed about 6 to 10 GLITCHES of white spots and lines. Tested CD-RW discs, noticed a loud pop at the beginning of almost every song. Another inconvenience is the self-powered subwoofer that has to be manually turned off when not used. "You get what you pay for", my husband and I agreed. Oh, when we went to return it, an employee at the store stated that he has the same system and did noticed the glitches as well, but didn't mind it... Whatever!!! I don't recommend this system, it was our first Philips brand, and now have doubts in all Phillip products as well, for putting out such a defected model. For those that own one, if you noticed the problems described, please validate our findings, to inform others.
Terrible product. Printer jams repeatedly or paper never feeds properly. I've had a replacement sent and the same thing happens. Even though I have printed less than 50 photos with this replacement, which I have had less than a year, Kodak support says it cannot be fixed by me and I need to have it serviced by them for 80 bucks. A new one sells for $99 and the price is dropping fast. I told Kodak support I would not send it back to them, spending 80 dollars would be like flushing money down the toilet or taking a stick in the eye. I further notified Kodak that I would instead send it to the place it belongs - a land fill.Also, I've heard that the recommended fix (which does not work, by the way), unplugging the unit to reset, will cause the color cartridge light to illuminate prematurely. With the cost of paper and cartridges, this last insult makes this printer one to avoid. 1 star because when it does print the prints look good, but, man, the aggravation to get this thing to work correctly is not worth any price. Rushed to the market place without enough reliability testing on an unsuspecting public. Total junk from a venerable name desperate for a hit product.
This was advertised as a good condition used unit. It was shipped by a small dealer who just put the printer into a box with no packing. Needless to say, it arrived as a box of broken junk.After getting Amazon to help, the dealer offered to refund my money if I would pay $30 to ship it back to him. I did a google street view of his house and decided (1) Amazon will let anyone be a dealer and (2) judging by the dealers house/place of business, I doubted that he had any money to refund. I just took it out for the trash man to pick up.
I used this product 4 times in the pool to manufacturers instructions and it started leaking. This ruined my iPod, and they will not replace it. They will replace the arm band, but that doesn't do me much good without an iPod. I regret ever buying the product and I urge not to trust expensive electronics with them. I don't think they can be trusted.
I own this camera also and paid around $400.00 for it. To me, that's a good deal of money as I am not a professional photographer but still desire to have great family photos! I agree with most of the previous reveiewers. This camera takes okay pictures. In fact, the daytime pictures are great. It's impossible to get a good night time shot though, especially photos of fireworks, etc. That was really dissapointing. The shutter speed is also too slow. My kids are already moving to the next thing before the camera flashes! For the money, this product is not impressive. I expected much more out of Sony.
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.
The MacAlly ICECAm drew too much power to run from either my main MacMini port or from a powered USB Hub. In both cases, the port shut down. Also, the MacAlly software (last updated in 2005) failed to install (could not find my hard drive!) the driver from the installation disk. The MacAlly technical support website was not helpful. The product appears to be useless. The product was advertised to work with Mac OSX, so I am very disappointed.
In the end, I'm fairly happy with these speakers. The problem is that they look and sound nice enough to trick you into thinking they are worth much more than you pay for them. The fact is, like many others, my set had the air tube broken loose inside the sub woofer enclosure. I tried pulling the tube back into place, but it was so loose I knew that it would fall out again with the vibration, this is a sub woofer after all! So I spent a couple of hours trying to figure out the best way into the enclosure to get a better idea on how I would solve the problem. In the end, I pried off the speaker grill and unscrewed six screws, then the woofer lifted right out. I was shocked to see the shoddy glue job at both ends of the cardboard air tube. I used electrical tape to secure both ends. The front was real tricky because it's very tight space and you're reaching through a 6-inch round hole. I've had the speakers for a year, but just finally took them out to set them up today, so I don't know how long they will last. All I can do is hope. Another gripe I have is that one of the satellite speakers has a small tear in the (nylon?) mesh covering the speakers. It looks minor, but I bought the speakers brand new, so it shouldn't have any tears. Plus it's something I'll have to watch out for, not to aggravate the tear. In my opinion, the problem with the air tube completely undermines the overall craftsmanship. Logitech makes nice stuff, but they must have outsourced the glue guy to some drunk schmuck with a bottle of Elmer's and a Bic lighter. Real sad. Anyway, I gave 2 stars. I would have given 1 star if I wasn't able to get into the box and tape up the air tube. I would have given it 5 stars had it not been for that problem in the first place. If you are slightly handy, by all means get these speakers, they will be a good value. But if you like your products to be perfect out of the box, don't take your chances. Too many people have reported the same problems with the air tube. Good luck!
After installation, this power supply worked for about 3 days. Then stopped powering up. (I've put together several computers in the psat, I am no newbie at it!)Took the computer back to Best Buy, where purchased. They put in another power supply. The computer has been working ever since. Since I went out of town in the mean-time, I was surprised to see Amazon would no longer accept the return, as it had been over thirty days. Oh, yes, they said I might get a partial refund! No, thanks!
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!
Perhaps you want to dip a toe in the waters of shortwave radio listening. In my case, I wanted to give my kids a different perspective of the world around them than that which comes from the cliches and stereotypes presented on TV and in the movies. I'd had a decent Sangean shortwave a number of years ago but was hoping that as technology marches forward, decent functionality might be available in cheaper units.Right off the bat, let's discard AM (medium wave) and FM. Those are commonly available. I have no interest in introducing my kids to the red-faced belligerents who populate the AM band. There's no reason to listen to FM radio if someone has a decent CD collection for the car. Even though the SG-622 offers both AM and FM, I bought this solely for the shortwave.Taking a cue from other reviews here I expected that shortwave reception would be weak, but also expected that connecting this to the antenna that had been used with my component stereo system would significantly increase the number of listenable signals received. First I should say that without the external antenna this unit is a paperweight. Listening at night as I used to do with the better shortwave receiver, the only thing this picked up in multiple listening sessions was three or four religious broadcasts that probably are readily available on AM radio if the political blowhards haven't driven everybody else off the dial.Adding the external antenna from the component stereo did make a significant difference in reception. More signals were indeed detected. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of them were unlistenable. I'm not a shortwave enthusiast so I'm only speculating that what such listeners mean by "sensitivity" or "selectivity" is a radio's ability to home in on a signal while suppressing general static and noise. Most of the time when some kind of signal would be detected, the SG-622 delivered it as one chunk of coherent sound bobbing about in a sea of white noise. Sifting through band after band of unlistenable signals turned up a handful of broadcasts that were coherent but significantly noisy. No Radio Australia or Radio Moscow or english language broadcasts from points around the globe, but rather, mostly just the occasional foreign language broadcast peppered in with the already mentioned doctrinal teachings. In short, the effort required wasn't worth the parsimonious results delivered.It's probably a safe guess that "drift" means either a signal slightly changing frequencies or a receiver's inability to stay locked onto a fixed signal. With the SG-622 I found that signals repeatedly drifted, to where it was best if I kept one hand on the dial in an attempt to follow the signal's shifts one way or the other. Never had to do that with the shortwave receiver I'd used in the past.Listening to broadcasts from around the world can be a fascinating pastime, an activity to share with the kids. But if you want to stick a toe in those waters just to see how you like it, or how the kids take to it, without spending too much, this unit just isn't going to drum up any enthusiasm. It would be like buying a used Yugo to see if calling the tow truck from the side of the road inspires your teen to take up driving. This fails the effort/reward equation, this fails the cost/reward equation, and even when it lands a signal, it's the audio equivalent of watching a snowy TV screen. Don't abandon the idea of trying shortwave radio, but please, walk up the ladder to a better, higher priced model that will deliver enough listenability so that you or your kid can make an informed decision on pursuing this further.
This cartridge is not compatible with my Epson Stylus 400 printer.
This mouse is (at the time of this writing) being advertised as a "PS/2 Mouse." It is, in fact, a USB Mouse, without even a PS/2 Adaptor included. It also arrived in a manila envelope with absolutely NO padding, the box battered and torn by the US Postal Service. I'm not going to spend the money to ship this piece of False Advertising back to the seller, but I *AM* going to make amazon.com aware of their scam. I will _NOT_ be shopping with this seller again, and hopefully amazon.com will be more careful of who they allow to set up a stall in their marketplace...
Even it says Canon but the one that I bought can't hold charge like my original battery. The one that came with the camera can stay up weeks without use. This one drain out after a few days in the camera. If I take picture inside with flash on, this battery will die after about 30 shots. I suggest you go with the cheaper non-canon one to save your money.
I had reservations about buying this headset from the beginning. It had $$$ price tag and they're not even active noise canceling.After I bought the headset I was even more concerned seeing the poor reviews on the internet due to manufacturing defects and poor design. I ended up being quite happy with the sound quality and have had no major issues until today.Now, as I wait on hold for the Bose service department to answer my call, I write this review. Too bad, the left headset snapped off while I pulled the unit onto my ears...I didn't drop them or pull very hard... it just snapped the sheer pin clean off. Oh well, next time I'll read the reviews first. Don't buy this one... move on to a better quality headset.
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
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.
I bought this battery for my particular ACER laptop. The first battery that shipped wouldn't even fit and the company exchanged it. The next battery was a perfect fit and charged but I found when trying to use it that the touch pad on the PC didn't work and the computer froze. The company was slow to respond and gave me a number to call. By that time I just gave up on it. I won't go this route in buying a PC battery again.
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.
this card ruined my computer! its not as easy as put the card in the slot and boot it back up.the instruction book doesnt tell you that you have to remove the existing cards drivers and remove the old card from the device manager before you shut it down remove the old card then install the new one.it was one gigantic disaster of a day for me and my computer.this cards tech support line is in canada and is a toll call, a $100 dollar toll call and they were absolutly no help. if your smart DONT install this card yourself, no matter how easy it looks, take it to compusa or your local computer store and let them do it. i had to send my computer back to the manufacturer for the second time because i thought i could do it myself.
Props: Nice and beautiful looking;Cons : bad sound quality;This is very nice looking home theatre than most of current market home theatre systems. Looks beautiful and attractive, outside finishing is ver nice, nicer than my Panasonic system.However the biggest drawback is the sound quality which is the principal functionality for this item.Bass is muffled and blurred, tremble is very unclear and harsh. It could not even match with my existing very cheap home shelf systems .Let along if you compare with Polk system, then it is almost unbearable to have it stayed at home, I returned thme immediately.Only beautiful looking is far not enough for an audio system, Pioneer should pay more attension to sound quality rather than the outlooking appearance, it is waste time purchase for me.
piece of junk, dang things made in china and it shows it. Had mutliple scratches and the stand to one of the speakers was completely busted off. The sound quality is decent but nothing worth getting too excited over. Would recommend a diffrent brand or just spending the extra bucks and go with a better model.
This is the worst piece of office gear I've ever used.Scanner works fine.The problem is the printer. I replace these color ink carts constantly yet I haver never made a color print. I also keep the unit unplugged as this helps slightly with the constant replacement of ink carts problem but this unit is always needing new carts.Interface for replacing the carts is annoying and carts often don't register as properly seated and am always having to reopen the lid and fidget with the carts to make sure they're fully in there.I often have to unplug the machine as it tends to freeze up in the middle of a print.Often the first page of a print doesn't come out right.Thing cleans itself for a half hour before every print.In short DON'T BUY THIS THING.It would be well worth the time and annoyance to spend 5 hundred more dollars on another unit not manufactured by Brother. I will never buy another Brother product. Learned my lesson on this thing which I will have to cut the cord off so I don't trip on it while it's performing it's new function as a door stop which it is much better at although very expensive for what it does.
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.
I got this product to convert some home videos to DVD. Does not work with Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. I tried to download from the company's website and there was nothing and no help from customer service.Maybe they're going to put out some newer drivers, for Win7 for example, but until then, stay away from this item.Don't buy a product where there is zero customer service.
3/25/08: UPDATE: LESS THAN 2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE, THE TUNER IS GOING BAD. CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS, "OUT OF LUCK. YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FULL REPAIR YOURSELF." I realize now I'd have been better off with a higher quality brand name. WESTINGHOUSE SUCKS.I do love the hi-def picture quality. I did side-by-side, in-store visual comparisons with more expensive models and found the picture on this unit looked better than many higher-priced units. Analog program quality does suffer visibly, however. Some channels are not bad, while others carry unpleasant visual artifacts. Unfortunately, high-def broadcasting is not yet the universal norm, and many programs are still being broadcast in analogue. I like the easy-access side panel input ports that allow for several input options. They include 1 RF, 1 VGA, 2 RGB, 1 HDMI, 1 S-Video, and 1 component video. I think having the VGA input is great. My computer screen has never looked so cool (or so big). Overall, I'm pretty pleased with this unit for the price and glad I got it.A couple caveats, however:(1) I like to run my TV audio through my home stereo so I can enjoy a better sound than the built-in 10 watt speakers. But the unit I purchased defaults back to the internal speakers every time I turn it on. I've heard this isn't the case for other owners of this product, but it is for mine. The manufacturer should really change this. I'd like the option of leaving external speakers as the default choice.(2) PIP (picture-in-picture) only functions when the HDMI input port is connected. So in order to use the PIP function, you have to go out and buy a $30 HDMI cable just to use the PIP feature with other components.
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
Considering a cordless keyboard and mouse combo? Look further. In fact look at the Logitech website and spend some time surfing their User Discussion Boards. If you do so I think you will save yourself the time and frustration I spent on this very attractive but poorly executed set.My initial out of the box experience was great. The keyboard was comfortable with some great touches, like the scroll wheel and volume knob, and the mouse is comfortable with some intended features that are tough to beat. That said, twenty minutes into using them everything went south. The mouse would lock up. Occasionally the keyboard would as well, other times not. There was no apparent rhyme or reason.After a long weekend of changing every setting, uninstalling the software and installing fresh off the newest drivers, reading and following every trouble shooting guide and FAQ and User Board suggestion Logitech had to offer I finally surrendered and repackaged this stunning looking set and sent it back to Amazon.Did I get a lemon? It is possible. Reading Logitech's User Boards has led me to believe that my experience may in fact be a pretty common occurrence based on the number of similar concerns voiced by other customers.If you are in the Market for a corded mouse consider Logitech's MX510. If you are looking for a wireless keyboard/mouse combo or a cordless mouse, however, I strongly encourage you to keep shopping.
Great sounding earphones but for the price Shure should be using better quality plastic wire covering. This is my second pair in 2 years that the plastic wire covering dried out, became brittle and cracked open exposing the wiring inside. I use it in the over ear configuration.They are too expensive to replace every year due to poor component quality choice by Shure.
I couldn't find any of the places of interests that I need such as parks and schools. This unit took longer to get a lock on the satellites than my previous GPS unit, the ViaMichelin X-930. The turn signal lights are VERY DIM--virtually invisible during the day time. The design is very ugly like a brick. The antenna must be opened in order to have any signal. If you have a PDA, use your PDA with a BlueTooth receiver and get Mapopolis-BEST navigator I've ever used.
I've bought lots of items from Amazon and I've recomended them to everyone till now. Maxell is a good brand and they should work properly; but the idiots that packed them should be removed from Amazons list of venders. I ordered 2 100 packs and they came in a box big enough for 3 or more with 1 flimsy piece of bubble wrap. You could tilt the box and feel the 2 rolls slide from one end to the other end. The plastic seal came off one roll and the spindle was broken. How many people have to write a review about damaged goods before someone fixes the problem.
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 am new to PDA's and I thought that the Handspring Visor Pro was the way to go. Well I was wrong. I had it only two days at it would freez up on me atleast 3 times aday. Plus I thought it was too heavy and the screen color was not too good. So I returned it and bought a Sony Clie T615C. and that is the best. It came with alot more software like it has a program to be able to control all the T.V's, VCR's, and even the souround sound. It also has 64,000+ colors that makes it ver easy to read in almost any lighting conditions. It also comes with a better case to protect the screen. not a plastic one that is not attached to the pda like the pro's. The only thing that bug me a little is that the stylis may fall out if you accidently put it in your pocket upside down. The Sony is also alot easier to move through progams. it has a trun wheel on the side and back button that you can use. I thought that the Visor pro was a piece of junk.
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 personally bought this item today ... ....Now of course every knows you get what you pay for...but in my opinion it should have cost $... ...not $.... Once I arrived at my house and unpackaged my new Daewoo dvd player...I started plugging in all the rca's, power, etc....First off, I started with some VCD's of home movies I recorded on cd-r's....Then some VCD's that I recorded on cd-rw's...Both worked perfectly...I was starting to get impressed...Then I tried a cd with MP3's...no luck...no luck at all..It did recognize the disc...but failed to load anything on the disc..In fact it froze up...I later tried a music cd and had much success....So finally...I tried the DVD's and what a nightmare...A movie would play for about 2 seconds before the player froze...I was attempting to watch Hannibal....I tried several other movies with the same results...I then tried the dvd's in my dvd player in the living room...and they worked perfectly! I do have to say all the options and different formats are worth the price of $... ....But...BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the quality you get...It is surely not worth $... ...Just my thoughts.... ...
Has't arrived yet even though it was ordered over three weeks ago. Still waiting too see what shows up. Hope it's worth the wait.
This must be a bad unit. It freezes in the car when I turn the car off. It then stays on (frozen) until the battery runs out. It was worse with the home kit. No sound on XM, just on recorded songs. Then it froze on a song recorded at home. I tried to update the firmware and it would not do that either.
I found this earphones rather useful for the first few weeks. They worked well for a few weeks as they fitted my ears well and I could wear them during my workout at the gym. The sound was great but with occasional static. However, everything went downhill rather fast thereafter. They became very noisy, wouldn't fit as well, one side stopped working all together, and before I knew it they wouldn't work at all. Anyone interested in short lived amusement can buy them, otherwise save your money by not buying them and invest it in something more worthwhile.
The cartridge works fine, but seems to drain awful fast for a high yield cartridge. Also, this is designed specifically so you cannot refill it yourself or at any local shops to save money. I'd avoid printers that require this cartridge if possible.
The product was sent broken, poorly assembled, and glued together without screws. However, they did send new pieces after a few calls to customer service. I would suggest not dealing with this company!
The Sony LX350 sounds absolutely great, but it has wide variations in speed that result in significant changes in pitch, even within a single 3-minute song. I could actually hear it slowing down and speeding up.Belt drive turntables are prone to drift, of course. My 25-year-old Dual 506-1 has a strobe that shows speed variations, but they've never been audible. The pitch on the Dual is adjusted by slight changes in belt diameter, and not electronically as on the Sony, yet it's a much more consistent turntable.That said, when the Sony is holding its own, it really does sound super. I checked the alignment of the pre-mounted cartridge with an old Mobile Fidelity GEO disk and, to my surprise, it was just about spot-on. The cartridge doesn't track warped disks as well as the Ortofon OM-20 that's in the Dual ULM arm, but its sound quality cannot be faulted. Big, full, detailed, spacious, warm but not blurred, etc. All of the typical non-technical, subjective adjectives apply.Overall, a frustrating, hot/cold experience. I'm going to spend 50% more money and buy the direct-drive Audio-Technica PL-120. Obviously, the Sony and the A-T are coming from the same design team and, presumably, production line. The similarities in detail are unmistakable. The cartridge on the A-T, however, tracks at a whopping 3 grams, so it's a D-J thing. I'll give it a try and replace if I have to.
I was tempted to buy this product because of the reduced price, but was disappointed that the case barely holds the DVD recorder and little else. It is fine for carrying the recorder when out and about, but as far as carrying extra discs or charger, forget it.
cobra radar detector finds other cobra radars detectors then they go off for no reason like cobra gives false alarms i got the 9940 with gps and it goes off there is no cops in sight it is crapmike
If you ever use an optical then you will have to throw away your old ball mouse. Buy it, your hand will thank you for it!
my 7450 makes good pictures,,,,,,,,, with out any problem,software is outstanding,, my problem is in the printing mode, the print starts out on the left side of the paper, right,,then as you get to the center of the paper ,, it gets higher, from the center it drops down, in other words it has a curve from left to right,, hp sent me a new on today, it does the same thing[...]
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.
I bought the antenna to try to improve the reception of a small shortwave radio we are taking to Africa, but after hooking it up, I couldn't pick up any more stations or hear any clearer reception than without it. I will try it with a different radio we ordered, but will probably have to return it for a refund.
I thought by having three fans to cool my labtop would be great! My laptop still got hot and the fans out put were very poor. I do not recommend this product.
I had a lot of trouble with my Netgear wireless card. The drivers did not install on two laptops and the configuration utility says it cannot communicate with the driver, even though the driver seems to be properly installed and working.So back goes the product to [store](if I can figure that out). The technical support was responsive but were not able to help out with the problem (hence the two stars)
I thought that Sandisk was a trustworthy name when it came to memory. My experience has been that it is not. This is only the second thumb drive I've purchased and the first one was 5 years ago. Here I am thinking that All you have to do is plug the thing in, use it, eject it and take it out.But no. Sandisk has added something called U3 that gets in way of all that. It has Skype and some games on it. I don't want Skype or Games, I'm buying a thumb drive!!! And It seems that you can't eject this from the computer without getting an error message that something is still in use. I guess that would be the U3 software? So, you have to shut your computer down to safely remove the drive.I'll have to try removing the U3 software, and hopefully won't have any issues. I say save yourself the headache and go buy some other flash drive! I wish I had.
Normally I review STRICTLY books...but this product annoyed me so much, I had to review it. I took this scanner to the Martinsville race this past weekend and was VERY disappointed. I was under the impression the headset was attached to the scanner, but instead you get a cheap pair of headphones that are inserted into your ears, and the earmuffs go over them to muffle the noise.Well, throughout the race the earpieces kept falling out of my ears, and I spent pretty much all of the race trying to adjust them so I could hear. And the signal was very poor. While I picked up the local radio stations with clarity, the race stations were muffled and kept cutting out. Luckily I have an extra race headset, and am hoping that it'll work with the scanner.Also, whenever you change the batteries, you need to re-program all the drivers back into the scanner. This REALLY made me mad seeing as how I had to change batteries in the middle of the race, then sit there and re-program in 30-something drivers while also trying to pay attention to the race that I paid to see.Overall, I can't believe Nascar approved these scanners. They are poorly constructed, and are pretty much glorified walkmans. If I wanted a walkman, I wouldn't have paid $149 for one. Hopefully I can use it with a real headset, but we'll see. The only thing this scanner has going for it is that it looks good, but in the end, I'm just really unhappy with this product.
I picked up this light a few months back for my Sony VX2000 (which captures both digital and still images). While the range of the light was moderate for video, it worked reasonably well for nearby photos in the dark. It seemed to drain my battery rather quickly. That was to be expected...but it was even faster than I thought before the battery light would start blinking.So after some moderate use at one event, I brought my batteries home and realized they would charge just a little and stop. This thing seemed to KILL my InfoLithium batteries! The workaround I discovered (which I'm not sure it quite works) is to take the light off and turn the camera to VCR mode and play video until the battery REALLY died. Then I'd be able to give the battery a full charge and that seems to return them to normal...pretty much.I'd recommend if you get this light (or any similar) that you try it out with your cheapest battery first to see if you have the same problem.
There are no real directions that come with this item. Just a step by step process and if there's a mess up, you're out of luck.I called tech and they pretty much blew me off.I tried it through another tech person for something like three hours.I spent almost two days on this and then I got a flash drive and transferred everything over in under an hour.The Belkin cable was returned the next day.Don't buy it. You'll regret it. Get a flash drive or at least some service where tech people don't blow you off.
Should be a 25 cent item, very cheap. Not worth the price! My kids tried it and does not make it easy to move controls. Way not worth it. Gave it one star because it comes in great colors!
Linksys was constantly causing my PC to reboot. Anytime I tried to get on the internet, my PC would shut down and reboot ... sometimes 5 times before it would let me on. When I called for customer support, I spoke with people in India who gave zero help. They blamed it on Microsoft or AOL. I finally bought a different brand and have had NO problems with rebooting ever since I removed Linksys.
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 product is junk. I bought 2 of them thinking "What a nice Xmas gift". Instead, I tried to install their software and the device and it doesn't work. I called the manufacturer Royal and they said "It won't work on 64 bit operating system just 32-bit. Probably defective, return it to where you bought it". I told him I was on a 32-bit and asked him, what are the odds that both are defective? Thanks for the no help service."
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.
OK, the thing is solidly built, sounds good, and gets decent reception. Setting up the alarm is a nightmare, however, and I finally just gave up and use my little quartz clock when I need an alarm. And I am generally good at that stuff. It's that bad. Also, there are three little buttons on the front--see them? The top one is power--not the greatest idea, because you have to grasp the top edge with your finger while you push the button with your thumb (the buttons on top can simply be pushed without rocking the thing backward). But, no biggy, I can live with that. The bottom button brightens the dial with a cool blue light (when not pushed, the light is dimmer, and fully adjustable from dim on up--very nice). So--that is all fine. Now you have the middle, or Devil, button. It is RIGHT NEXT to the power button, mind you, and you will often be using this product in a state of sleepiness. Well, push that button ONCE and it sets a "Nap Alarm". So: You are falling off to sleep and turn off the radio--but accidentally touch that button first. Well, you won't be sleeping for long...
I've only had this product for 2 wks and already it doesn't work anymore. I had to go to Best Buy and purchase another one which was twice the cost of this product. I feel that I deserve a refund for this defective product.
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.
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.
8 months I've had this, I had to RMA the 1st one because it came broken, giving no disc errors. Now this one dies with no disc errors also. 6 months ago I would have given this 5 stars, but now with it breaking again along with many other people ending up with dead players just like me, I'll never buy iRiver again.
Bottom Line: GUI needs a lot of work. [...]Garmin nuvi 680 is a good piece of hardware, but the software needs work. Below is a set of key features that I've grown to rely on in other GPS devices, but the nuvi 680 is lacking. The list is in no particular order:o. Compass and direction of the destination (or next waypoint) on the main pageo. Indicator to show if the next turn is on the right or the left. The user can work this out by clicking a button or two but its important for it to be part of the screen so that the driver knows what lane to take as they approach the turn, without having to fiddle with the GPS.o. Distinguish between planned route ahead and what has already been covered. So the driver can see where they've been and where they need to go. Different color path perhaps. This becomes important on a multi waypoint route, where routes can overlap each other.o. Split screen with a map to clarify the next turn automatically. Again the user can get this to show with a button press or two, but its important for this screen to come up automatically as you approach the turn, especially when there are several turns in succession on a fast moving road, e.g. road splitting almost immediately after the exit from the highway.o. Mileage and elapsed time since start of journey and the current estimates of mileage and time to the destination. At present the user only sees the estimated time of arrival.o. Ability to search a list when entering the address. This is important for those of us bad at spelling!o. Itinerary management. List of all waypoints as well as the destination and ability to manipulate the list. I really miss this ability.o. More control on the Detour functionalityOn the good side I find the nuvi 680 is pleasantly accurate on the time of arrival. I dont use the mp3, photo viewer or the travel kit functionality and dont really expect these to be a part of GPS device.
I've had this camera for 2 years and I am glad that it broke so I can (in good conscious) buy a new camera. It is so slow that it is impossible to catch anything but the back of my kids heads as they run away because they got tired of saying "Cheese". I always thought the battery life was sufficient, and that the quality of the images was fine, but I hardly got good shots because of how slow the camera was. I'd put the shoot button and it would take about 2 seconds before the camera would click. I actually sent it back to the manufacturer thinking there was something wrong with it, but they said it was functioning normally.It was probably the most disappointing $200 purchase I've made.
I'm not yet convinced the good outweighs the bad with this product. I can't complain about the 20 GB of memory, this was the main reason for my purchase. I like the large display and I find the firmware to be pretty intuitive. It is easy to navigate and I like the playback options. I don't even mind the slow speed at which songs transfer or the relatively large size of the player itself. What I don't like are the "skips" I cannot seem to avoid on tracks during playback. The player itself is not skipping, it is inherent in the track. I've tried everything and can't seem to avoid this. I've taken a new CD, ripped it to my computer and uploaded to the Riot using the highest quality and the skips are there. The Riot also has a nasty habit of cutting off tracks midway. The countdown timer will show 3 minutes left on a song and it will abrubtly end and go to the next track. The player even froze once requiring a reboot with a paperclip. The included headphones are of the type that everyone within a 40 foot radius will hear what you are listening to. They do not seem to fit very well and tend to fall off if you lean forward. Lastly, I find SONICblue's customer support a great letdown. After receiving a confirmation that my email would be responded to in the order it was received, I have yet to hear back. I sent that email over two weeks ago. All in all, I think this player would warrant a much higher rating if even some of the problems I'm experiencing would be remedied.
I had a 5.5 gen IPOD before but decided to get Classic this week since it has larger storage and is thiner. I got it Friday, but I have been disappointed with the issues I encountered.1) The new IPOD already crashed once and I have to reboot it. I never rebooted my previous IPOD 5.5.2) Sometimes I connect the IPOD with computer, the IPOD didn't showthe connected sign. Replug the cable didn't help and I have to rebootthe IPOD to make it connected.3) I upgraded Itunes to 7.4.2 so that I can use this IPOD. The iTunestold me there is a IPOD software version 1.0.1 available which I expectthey have some patches. But the upgrade failed because of some "1415"error.I believe all of those issues will get fixed in the following few months.But I'm still disappointed, they should have done more testing beforeputting it on market.2 stars for what they did. I'll keep this ipod for 1 more week and willreturn it if I still have problems with it.
I purchased this hub for the convenience of having a card reader and usb hub, all in one. It works fine as a card reader using Mac OSX. Cards show up on the desktop and transfer speeds are acceptable. I use an external bus-powered hard drive (2.5" 5400rpm), and it will not spin up if connected to this hub, even though the hub does have its own power supply. I've also had no luck charging my Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS watch. If these things are essential to you then I'd recommend trying another approach. If you're content using thumb drives, media cards, and devices that don't need to be bus-powered, this seems like a nice solid device.
This was my first scanner I ever purchased. I bought it mainly because of the low price, because I never bought a scanner before. The first day I had this scanner, everything worked out just fine and dandy, but the next day nothing. It did not work at all the next day I had it. I did what it said to do in the little troubleshooting guide that was included, nothing worked. I emailed the Compaq Technical Support about it, they gave me 3 solutions to try, nothing worked. The scanner would not turn on like it was supposed to, the power plug was properly connected and plugged in. The USB cable was properly connected also, but still, nothing worked. I even reinstalled the software disc 4 times, and still, nothing worked. After another 7 unsuccessful tries later to get it to work, I finally decided to just return it. I was not satisfied with just a days worth of performance.I will not purchase anything anymore from Compaq.
BEWARE! Even though the title of this item is "Sony NPFM50 InfoLithium Battery", it is NOT a Sony battery. It is a no-name knock-off. This company is lying to its customers and trying to sell you a cheaper battery under the guise of a the Sony brand name. I'm not sure how to report this to both Amazon and Sony, but this is "bait-and-switch" at its best. The battery arrived in an un-marked box, and "Sony" was not on the box nor the battery. I have a real Sony battery (that came with my camcorder), and this is NOT it!When pushed to ship me what I had ordered (a true Sony battery), all the company would do is refund my money.
It's frustrating as a professional photographer that I can't buy ink for my printer in a store. When I have a show coming up on the weekend and I'm out of ink, I'm out of luck. I always try keep an extra supply on hand. I received this shipment in 2 days with no expedited shipping. However, when I ordered the same item last week, it never arrived. After waiting a week and it still hadn't shipped, I cancelled the order and got it from another supplier 2 days after ordering it. I'm not impressed with the sporadic shipping practices at amazon. A little communication about a backorder would have saved me a lot of stress (and a lot of printing and framing the night before a show!)
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.
I was pleased with the sound quality and FM reception of my iPal, but the antenna broke off the first week I had it and now, 2 months later, it has begun shutting itself off (losing power) a few minutes after being turned on. As well designed as it might be, it's still made in China!
I live where the weather can get violent. This is my second weather radio. I purchased the first - from Radio Shack - 10 years ago and it still works. The Radio Shack model was not all that user friendly to set up and change so I decided to buy the Midland 100 based on all the positive customer reviews. It was easy to set up and worked very well for a little over 2 years. I would expect radios to last longer than that! Now it keeps time and that is all ... no weather reports ... no alerts. I now have a $30 clock! I'll look for an alternative to Midland and will check out Radio Shack again.
This is the worse product I ever bought at Amazon.com. I am so happy with whatever I ordered before but this one is a total disaster. After a week of trying to set the router up with the High Speed Internet modern I have with Verizon... I still cannot connect it. I spent hours with the technicians from Verizon and Cisco to try to make it connect... still not. I even brought an IT technician from my work and he couldn't figure it out. The set up seems simple at first but it is a total nightmare! Because the guide only tells you half of what you need to do... it is like pages are completely missing!Unfortunately I cannot return it because I had waited more than a month to connect it. I was waiting to switch my internet provider before I do so and I was trusting Cisco.I would suggest that you find a new product but not this one... Please!
Lexmark has the worst driver support of any printer company I have encountered. Not only are there constant problems, but they have a very annoying 'control program' that pops up every time you print something. Avoid them unless you like headaches.
I purchased 2 of these cables to connect my cable box and PS3 to a new LCD TV. I could only connect 1 of these to the HDMI socket on my TV. When I tried to connect the other, it simply would not go into the socket. I tried in all 4 HDMI sockets, both ends and no go. The cable did connect with no issues to the cable box HDMI socket, not sure why it would not connect to the TV HDMI socket. I then went to Best Buy and picked up one of their store brand cables and it went into the socket with no issues.
I owned these for one month and they broke in half when I put them on the other day. I couldn't believe that a $120 pair of headphones would do that. Thank goodness for Amazon's outstanding return policy. Upon close inspection I discovered they are constructed entirely of plastic and so I'm not surprised that they broke. Sound quality was decent but I'm not sure why these are so highly rated. Way overpriced in my opinion given the build quality. I will be looking elsewhere after I get my refund.
I purchased this item along with a modern Pyle Dual Shaft Style receiver with usb, SD and aux inputs. The radio was installed in my Vetter Windjammer Cycle Sound radio shell. I did not wish to cut the 30 year old shell and ordered a dual shaft radio and radio shield.Unfortunately the radio shield did not have the dual shaft faceplate still installed. (Per the directions it is removable with a knife). The product picture, product box and directions all show the item having the dual shaft style faceplate present. Upon opening the package that part of the faceplate was already removed.I returned my first one hoping it was a defective or returned product. My 2nd shield also had that section removed. I'm not going to bother returning the 2nd one, because I might want to put a DIN style radio into my shell eventually.No comments about quality or the hinges breaking because I haven't used or installed it.
Garbage, spend 30$ at walmart and get a sansa 1gig player. Less than one star product.
I would love to rate the item IF I were able to find one
This unit has some wonderful features for the price, but it is no stable when the wireless mode is enabled. Ever 2 to 4 hours, the unit goes through this rebooting process that cannot be stopped. There is no issue listed on the Netgear website, and Netgear has yet to respond to my inquiry, but do a Google search for &quot;WGT624 unit reboots&quot; and you will see what I mean.It is best to avoid this product and choose something else. Is is suspected that the &quot;Atheros&quot; chip is to blame, whatever that means! I guess find a wireless router that does not use an &quot;Atheros&quot; chip.
I've had three of these.One lasted two weeks before it quite working.One lasted about 30 hours before it died.One was DOA.Belkin used to have good quality products.How far they have fallen.
the heading is the story. I bought 2 and treated them gently - gave it a nice plastic case and treated it like all my other MP3 players but within one month both are being returned and I am hoping that Microsoft won't declare I was a bad Zune owner.I don't know how this scrren compares to others but as an owner of an IRiver 20 gb I can tell you this is a much more delicate player then others I owned.
After using many different brands, hence, OFFICE DEPOT, JVC, LG, FUJI, MEMOREX, I came across onto TDK. With this brand I would successfully copy DVDs and ship it out to our customers in North, Central, and South America. All of a sudden we started to receive a shower amount of returns stating that it freezes a lot. When I reviewed one of them, to my surprise I found it to be true. I have used over 1000 TDK discs, some were successful with no freezes, but also I have the bad ones to wonder about. I started to purchase SONY media and I came across with no fuss and our customers haven't returned any of them. I still have a few spindles of TDK, but I only use them for data archiving. I give it two stars cause some TDK discs were ok, however, now I have to replace the bad ones, and Lord knows how many I have to replace.
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.
Purchase in November 2011, I started having computer problems about 6 months after installing the router. Computer would lock up and would have to be rebooted sometimes several times per day. I thought my computer was going to crash soon. I Starting looking at the reviews on my router recently and found that it could be the cause. I disconected the router and my computer is working fine now. I have gone a week with &#34;NO&#34; freezes (unheard of with the router connected) while surfing the web or using any of the programs on my computer - I am actually enjoying using the computer again. DON:T buy this crappy router.
i change my thermal compound in my GV-N670OC-2GD and with the stock i has max of 58C in far cry 3 and with this i have 72C insane, the prices was alot for a tIny thing that dont work like i thing it should, so i think i will never buy and AS5 thermal compound again for GPU and if it dont work for gpu for cpu will be the same
A piece of junk. Analog tuner disguised as digital, sound quality is abysmal and reception is the pits. A Sony model is about the best you can find, better quality but not by much. My quest has led me to believe a good kitchen cabinet radio is non-existent.
This product worked for my setup, but the sound quality was poor. Distortion started in with the volume halfway up. I have another brand and the distortion does not start until the volume is most of the way up. This is not the model to get.
I use this sparingly on an old laptop screen now but wouldn't dare use this on my hdtv again or my new laptop. Like all the new hdtvs, mine has an antiglare coating and this created a discoloration on the screen. Thankfully I hadn't used it very much before I noticed it, but needless to say, it still infuriates me as I notice it on my tv on a sunny day.Don't be swayed by the positive reviews. Think about where you're going to be smearing this glob. Err on the side of caution, if you're looking for a screen cleaner for your fancy $1000+ tv, don't buy this, you'll regret it.
Good price however, wanted to test this item for bulk order, they sent me the wrong type. I did not even bother to send it back, was not worth the money to exchange it. Just collecting dust, found another distributor to deal with. Price you have to pay for dealing with things on line
This thing sucked the battery life of my ipod with superb velocity. The sound is tinny and weak, the volume a hair past a whisper (you can blare your headphones to get a better sound), just about everything about this Plastic Pete screams cheap. I would have sent it back but I'm lazy and it only cost me a few bucks. Buyer beware, you get what you pay for.
I used this for my first true in-home wireless set up. Used the wireless, and the wired options. Windows Vista constantly drops connections with this router. As a "wired" setup it did just fine. It had a ton of nice features for security. I set up most of the Wireless LAN permissions, and even setup MAC-address filtering. I changed the SSID, re-established the user/pass settings.The last staw was at 15 months, when it just quit working for NO apparent reason. The really screwy part was that the "hard reset" button did not respond. I was willing to lose all of my custom configurations just to get online again, but that turned out to be too much to ask. So I did an online tech session with one of their CSRs...since it was over 12 months old they wouldn't help me. They offered to do an online diagnostic for $24.99. WTF?!?!?! So I dumped Linksys and now run Netgear WGR614 G/B. So far so good.
I received this item as a Christmas gift and it was purchased from a different website, and it was horrible. The SonicBlue (manufacturer) technical support is a nightmare on the telephone (a toll call)- if there are no reps to help, they simply tell you to call back later and hang up. I emailed them and it took two weeks for them to return my question, which was after I had already returned the item. Plus, their advice, a moron could have figured it out and it didn't work.The product, itself, is garbage. It is a nice concept and well thought out, but the first one I got, as a gift, I had to return it because the AC adapter did not work. The one I got in exchange for that one I got it home, downloaded my music, went to organize it, and then the whole screen started freaking out, jumped around, and then blanked out but would not shut off. I tried to reset it and it didn't work... I let the batteries run out 6 times. Each time, the player would work for less and less amounts of time, the maximum of 5 minutes after the initial meltown. I returned the product. I will never buy a product again from that company. And all I can say is, Thank goodness I have TiVO and not Replay TV.
This item does not fit my 1998 Nissan Pathfinder. It will fit into the double din space, but when screwed in and the console trim is layed back down, there is a big gap between the edge of the trim and the start of the tray. Its a good 2.5 inch gap, that is completely unacceptable. This really does not fit the 1998 Pathfinder. Its an one fits all style tray, Im going to find something better, and I suggest you do the same.
This device will not let you fast forward or rewind to a spot and listen. It's either to the beginning or the end. Also it will not let you record over any area. It just starts another file. This is unacceptable. Even if you were to use it for a lecture, how can you not have the ability to fast forward through dead spots. And for dictations, you can't mess up. Can't go back and re-record over a spot. As someone else stated, how could such a product ever make to the market. Olympus gets a big "F" on this one.
I bought this after reading an article in Popular Photography. The article said it was a good, cheap alternative to buying a macro lens. It also showed a sample photo taken with the product, and the quality was quite good. However, the product did not work well with my lens, the Tamron 18-250mm. The vignetting was so severe the image was just a circle in the center of a dark frame. The quality of the image in that circle was not bad, and with certain lenses the product might be worth the money. I would recommend researching what lenses it works well with before buying it. I also think it makes the most sense to use extension tubes for macro work. They don't add any glass in addition to your lens. The only reason I didn't use extension tubes is that they are not made for my camera.
I ordered a pair of these earphones from amazon.com around a year and a half ago. Since then I have had about 3 months use of the earphones. When I first received the earphones I enjoyed the great quality of sound and sealed ear pieces but one month later they stopped working. One earphone had stopped working completely, without any reason. At once I sent the earphones in for repair with sony and received a new pair, free of course. One month later however, these stopped working too, same fault again. I then received what was my 3rd pair of the earphones, thinking I had finally got the right pair but yet again they stopped working after a month, with the same fault.Now I don't know if this problem has reccured with other earphones but it looks like quite a significant sign not to buy them. I would also like to mention that a cheaper pair of sony earphones I own have lasted for 4 years and have a higher volume.I would advise you to buy the next model up, the EX81 earphones, just to avoid getting into the situation stated above.
The product is probably what was advertised--however, on receipt, found that it was not what I needed. Sent e-mail to the company for return instructions and never heard from them.
I'd give it zero stars if I could. My wife bought me one for Christmas this year. It played for about 5 minutes and died. I couldn't even get the disk out. I had to take it back for a refund and disk-removal. I guess this could happen with any brand, but I've never had a Sony, JVC, etc. die right out of the box on me.
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.
Very disappointed that this rangefinder was not useful beyond 800 yards. Nikon's blurb says 1200 yards on non-reflective targets but it just does not do it. In daylight, it occasionaly would range a tree at 900 yards, but rarely. The Swarovski Laser Guide on the same bushes and trees at the same time consistently ranges to 1200 yards on non-reflective targets in full daylight and occasionaly out to 1900 yards on large trees. If you need 1000 yards, do not buy a Nikon.
While the printer is good as a multipurpose office item, the cost of the cartridges is very high and they don't last long at all. I was spoiled by my laserjet. I won't buy one of these again as HP overcharges for the ink you need to use it. Not a good purchase on my part
The product was difficult to use. Pictures failed to stay in order and transferring them from computer to the viewer proved impossible for me. I must commend the seller though because he made every effort to help me solve my problems and then arranged for a refund when I was unable to conquer the product.
I'm really depressed. Out of the box it was a dud. Since monster seems to have such a high standard, this is really disheartening. I checked it on various systems, made sure the prongs were straight. Everything, but no good. I'll have to buy another. No feed at all!
I have been using Ceiva for the last three years and found it to be an ok service for me, good to my parents who use it.During the three years, I have uploaded hundreds of photos to their service but now I am thinking of switching to a more affordable platform with better functionality (see URL: http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/avcards/7edc/)HOWEVER...Please be warry that termination of your Ceiva service means that all your digitial photo files will be deleted. Ceiva offers no way for you to retrieve your digital photos back to your PC nor offers a CD back-up service. Read the fine print before you decide to make your purchase (see below)EFFECT OF TERMINATION from Ceiva T&Cs; at http://www.ceiva.com/home/hp/terms_conditions.jsp)Upon termination, your license to use the Software and the Service automatically terminates, and Provider will delete all data, files, or other information stored in your account. In the event of termination, monthly service fees and any prepaid charges will not be refunded or prorated.
The Compaq S4 100 is a relabeled/repackaged UMAX Astra 3400. Althoughthat's not a bad thing, the UMAX version costs less (after rebates onboth versions) and comes with a 1-year warranty compared to Compaq's90-days. Unless this scanner is being &quot;thrown in&quot; with aCompaq PC purchase, or unless you're intent on getting the Compaq namefor some reason or another, check out UMAX's version.
I received the machine (HP 9100 C digital sender) broken with missing parts.The machine is not operational. I emailed the company (The sellers) and explained the problem, a person called me next day and told me that he was going to take care of the problem and handle this issue. I'm still waiting for the phone call or email, nobody has call me or email me with any information on how they are going to handle this situation or the replacement of the defected product.
The software used to transfer files to the PC is garbage, and this is the second time i've been disapointed with terrible sony software. If I can't get this resolved, I'm returning the camera. In this era, consumers should be able to easily transer files, I can't get the audio to playback, after being bounced around by tech support @ Sony, I do not recoment if you intend to save vidoe to PC
I have version 3 of this router, it is horrendously slow:downloading from the internet on my linksys router goes at about 1.2 Mb/s, with this one, it's more like 200 kb/s.Transferring files from computer to computer goes at 1 Mb/s - slower than downloading from the internet with my other router! seriously!?!? It also gets saturated when transferring large files, I can't bring up websites and my voip phone connected to this router starts freaking out until the transfer is done.I had read all the reviews about how slow this thing is and thought that they couldn't possibly be right. It can't be that bad! It's worse, don't buy this thing.
I suggest that if you can, buy a pc or pci card. This usb adapter is very unstable. I have to restart my windows xp computer atleast twice a day. The only advantage to this is that you can put it in the spot with the best signal, whereas in a pc or pci card it is stuck inside your computer and you cant move it very easily.
I seldom write a negative review unless I feel there is something compellingly wrong with s product. I have owned two sets of this product as well as an extra replacement transmitter. I previously recommended this product to a friend. The major attraction was the 5.8Mhz instead of 2.4Mhz frequency utilized. My experience was as follows.I have had two transmitters and one receiver fail. The two transmitters each got stuck on a single channel (you can select from 4 different channels). The receiver lost audio on one side of the stereo outputs. All of these items failed after one year, but less than two years after purchase. I recently requested an RMA from RFLINK. Their response was a poorly worded email response that said the unit was out of warranty and that I should go to the RFLINK web site, select "where to buy" and buy a new unit. They absolutely offered no repair/replacement alternative. Just buy new.While a one year warranty is quite common. I do not believe anyone who purchases this item expects it to fail within two years.The friend I recommended this item to had his unit fail within one year. He did get a refurbished replacement from RFLINK.I recommend trying to use a competitive product even though they all seem to use the 2.4Mhz range.
I purchase this scope on 12/22/01 and was setting it up. It tells were you can align with your eyeball while some else adjust the front lenseMine has a piece of black paper in side and I would like to removed it.Thanks for listening.
Terrible pictures. Don't buy it if you don't want to be like a prisoner. It is not worth a penny!!! You will regret if you buy this product.I like the Live Ultra webcam though. Bought it during Thanksgiving!
ordered 2 of these for my canon Ftb and although the meter still moves inside the camera when there is no battery installed, as soon as i pop one of these batteries in, the meter falls strait down and shows no signs of life. Pretty sure its these batteries, because alkaline cells do get the meter up again if i try those, although its usually gives me wonky readings.
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.
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!
I would have liked to try this product although I had to take it back and get a Phillips webcam because there was no support for running this product on Linux and I refuse to run Micro$oft products on my computers.Creative support through their website was also of no use in trying to get this running in linux. They simply do not care about non Windows users.
I got the headphones as i need a replacement for my old ones. these fit and sound the same but the cord on the headphones is very short. the extension that it comes with has a mic on it and when i plug it into my phone, it does not fit all the way and makes it so only one head phone works. i only wanted headphones with a decent length cord and this did not fit it for me
A terrible printer. Quality is okay, but after only a few uses the paper would not feed. I was able to continue using it by carefully feeding the paper one sheet at a time. After a short while and only a dozen or so prints, the printer would display "paper jam" nearly every other time, which was a royal pain since you have to unplug for 5 seconds and then start everything over. I am now ready to throw it away. I would not waste my money on another Kodak printer.
Overall this is a very poor product. The first one I purchased broke after six months. The second unit I purchased did not work from the beginning.
This product may look good, but as soon as i got it and hooked it up, i noticed a terrible hissing noise from the left satellite. It's only tolerable if i keep it on low volume.I was totally disappointed with this system.
The toner cartridge is so light that we can barely ready the items we are printing out.
I ordered the stylish white FS608NA as Pictured and described to match my modemBut recieved a Gray old style discontinued FS608 V2
I received a 9.0 MP as an anniversary gift from my company. The door for the battery compartment is extremely hard to open. The first time I used it I forgot to put a memory card and the built in memory only held 45 pictures. The display screen was pretty impressive. But I could never download the pictures. When I installed a memory card the camera would not turn on. When I removed the memory card it would turn on. I tried inserting 3 good memory cards with the camera on and I kept getting error messages saying I had to format the cards. I formatted one card and still had the same problem. All 3 cards worked fine in my other cameras. I was really disappointed in this camera and thankful that I hadn't put money out of my own pocket for it.
This kit is alright but there has to be a better kit out there. I guess you can say it fits my 07 Nissan Frontier. I mean i could possibly get my foot into a size 9 shoe but it will hurt like hell and it would make me look awkward cause im a size 10. Same thing, this barely fits, lots of gaps between kit and my trucks trim pieces. Really made the installation look like a hack job and cheap.
I bought one of these for my mothers 70TH birthday. I was really excited to get this for her. Well I brought it to her home and set it up. Then the troubles started, first off the cord to plug in the wall is really short. Thats not really that big a problem. Next I got everything up and running, the network software was troublesome, I had a hard time getting it to find the wireless network. I was told no problem sir it will work on XXX Router emphatically. {I bought it at the Apple store even though it would have been cheaper buying here} I figured better if I need service, ha big mistake. So I entered the Network manually I figure no problem, the key chain will remember everything right? WRONG. Everytime the PC went to sleep it would disconnect from the network, and the key chain refused to load the 26 key wep encryption. Even though it was there showing in the memory. So it won't find network and it won't load the setting I saved. Great so everytime this thing shuts down, sleeps or disconnects I have to enter the name of the network and the whole 26 key wep encryption to get it back on the net. How's my 70 year old mother going to use that?I know its not just me I have read all over the net that the new airport extreme cards in these computers are awful. And where my mother lives there is no wire to just plug which is what the extra 3 years of support from Apple I paid for suggested. That was not the only problem, with the Keychain half the time it said invalid password when I knew I had typed it in correctly, then 5 seconds later it would work inexplicably.I found the interface to be not so easy to use overall no way was my mom a lifetime PC user going to just plug and play this thing. If she can't even use the net, what good is this pc to her? I will also say its a nice PC package but you can get the same stuff in an Wintel based machine for half the price. Is OSX really worth that? I don't think so. As for Apple Care, From what I have seen and heard from them not worth the money you pay.So I brought the thing back and tried explaining that it does not function as I was told it would and not as its supposed to. You should have seen the condescending looks and attitude I got. Then they went ahead and charged me $120 restocking fee anyway. Which I am disputing but will probably lose. It's ok because I won't be buying any rotten Apples anytime soon. Plus The facts that I learned if you upgrade the ram or open the drives in anyway you void the warranty????!!! That shows these things are delicate. Be careful if you intend to buy one of these research it throughly. I won't touch Apple again because of the way I was treated. This thing is for trendy light use not real computing. If thats ok maybe it's ok for you, just don't expect everything to work as advertised.
Well it's only been what, 4 weeks? The volume and audio quality have decreased through time. The left ear piece first began showing signs of deterioration, the sound being hardly audible. The right piece gradually followed.It's still usable but not as loud you would want it to be, which defeats the purpose of having "noise reduction" ear buds. :S
Yea my laptop cooled down at least 5-10degrees C after applying a new coat. It really didn't have anything to do with AS5, but rather with the fact that some chinese worker decided to glob on a huge amount of grease on it during assembly. It's good for marketing because then the chips burn out faster.I'd give 5 stars if they would've just sent me like a crackball size amount instead of a whole eighth, as if I would need that much thermal grease in my lifetime. Like I said before, it's just good marketing. I only used like 0.1g, which is like a dabsworth. A 0.1g dab will take you really far out, man.I only give 1 out of 5 because I didn't even use 1/5th of 1/5th of 3.5g of robot smegma.
Doesn't travel well. Poorly packaged spindle opened in transit and about half the discs were trashed due to scratching. The 5 or 6 I've used so far burned fine but if I buy this brand again it will be from a local store.
Purchased on October 03, power supply failed in March 04. Check out the forums on the Dell website for hundreds of other posts on this issue. Dell is ignoring this issue so you should ignore Dell.
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.
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.
These were stated to be touch lamps, and that is exactly what my mother wanted. I bought 2 of them to be bedside lamps for my mother. When I received them, they were beautiful, but NOT touch lamps. You had to turn them on and off with an inline switch, which made them difficult to use, not the touch lamp that I planned for my elderly mother.
The plug-in Nuvi automobile charger/power unit I obtained certainly performs electronically as intended. It does not, however match the unit pictured here by Amazon. Instead, the plug-in end is about 5-inches long and straight, much like a cigar. In that configuration (rather than the stubbler one shown), the unit and its wire project further into the cabin than would otherwise be the case, and that cramps the space around my shift lever. Since I drive a standard transmission car (1999 BMW Z-3 Coupe), that presents more of an issue (and more frequently) than it would in a car with an automatic transmission.
Beware, this product is discontinued and SonicBlue is coming out with 20GB &amp; 40GB replacement products within the next few months.
my girlfriends mother bought her this system for christmas. so after she went back to college after break i came down one weekend and decieded to hook it up for her......right!? color coded connections, it the industry for you not philips first. second you better have a s-video connection or Pr\Pb\Py or you will need to split the rca cables or buy two b/c the video is on the other side of the unit then the audio. Second the radio comes in poorly (i would say something more mean but kids could see this) Third i go to play a DVD, you know what we got the thing for and it does not load. AT ALL. i tried 6 dvd and none loaded. but on the good side i put in a scratch cd and it played it just fine. i called philips and the non english speaking tech line was no help...they did not even hear what my problem was and thought that it was something else wrong. they told me to call the factory and of course, they are closed on the weekends. monday then wanted me to ship it in for warrenty, riiiiiiiiiiight. im taking it back and finding a sony or something.
What a big disappointment; I guess I was just unlucky. 50% of the sockets were too small to plug anything in.
I just returned the one I bought yesterday. There's a problem with the interface with iTunes and it ends up using 100% of your cpu capacity over and over again. It took me 20 minutes just to make a 10-song playlist!! According to the support guy I spoke with on the phone, Apple is aware of this problem, but is not talking about it. The salespeople claim to know nothing, but were very quick to give me a full refund without a restocking fee. I've seen threads on several forums online discussing the issue -- it appears to be fairly widespread. Anyways, my three-year-old iPod conked out on me, so I don't have time to wait around for Apple to fix a problem they won't even publicly acknowledge. I bought an 80gb 5th generation enhanced - a little more expensive, but I know it works, as my partner has one.
I'm pretty knowledgeable when it comes to computers. But I haven't been able to get this to work. Seems to me from reading the reviews that it's 50/50 that'll it work for you. I recommend you try something else. I'm totally frustrated with this. Their website is no help whatsoever. After two days and 10-15 hours of effort, I'm giving up.UPDATE. I called the helpline and explained the situation...they immediately told me I should return the unit...so I got a new unit and it works. Apparently their quality control can't be that good...I still stick by the statement that it's 50/50 that this will work...but now that I have a unit that works, I like it. It's not the total solution, but I can do what I need to...mostly...one meaningful drawback, there's a filesize limit that cuts off the recording after about 75 minutes. I'm hoping I can find a way to increase the filesize.
From ads there was no way to tell it wouldn't work with a MAC.
I ordered this item for myself & 2 others for family members. I chose this model based on its ability to charge a cell phone as I was recently involved in a 2-day power/phone outage & could not even call the power company as my cell phone was dead. The "What's in the Box?" description led me to believe that there would be a cell phone charger adapter included with my purchase. The 3 radios were received. What was actually in the box was just a radio & a strap. I contacted Amazon & was told they would be shipping out replacements & to return the other radios. Which means I had to contact my family members with the instructions on how to return the item. The "replacement" radios were received today & once again, the box only contained the radio & a strap. Very disappointed!
I'm going to simply copy and paste the same review I left the Memorex Double Layer 50pack Spindle, seeing as to how I tried almost every DVDr in the market. It is absolute criminal how they can get away with selling this worthless product. I went through almost every DVD-/+R there was in stores, and every single one proved to be absolute garbage. Let me start by saying that these Sony brand discs were the first I tried. 10 burns later, not a single darn operation was successful. I was constantly receiving error messages and never even got close to having one of these discs even read properly in a DVD player in general. After reading many websites, forums, FAQ's, etc, it was well established by everybody that Memorex & Sony discs are nothing more than a scam to take your money. These discs will never work. After these I purchased TDK, and even the normal Memorex 25 spindle pack that is overstocked at every Wal-Mart along with these (now I know why) to no avail.Do yourself a favor and just get Verbatim brand discs. There cheap and 100% reliable. Like I said, I went through every disc and not a single one worked until I used Verbatim. It's either that, or the much more expensive Taiyo Yuden(JVC)..
Bought new headphones broke within a week wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! an i spent like 40$ an i have to return the an i sent them around a week ago an still no refund an they were great but a horrible but biggest waste of moneney in my life dont buy.
This device stopped working afer less than three weeks. Overheated and stopped. Don't need to say more
You can read on for a detailed review. In summary, if my music collection wasn't larger than the iPod this was replacing, I would put the iPod classic on the shelf (or maybe ebay it) and run the old one.This iPod is the first apple iPod product I have felt was just an afterthought. I have owned the 1G shuffle, the 2G 4GB Nano, and a 4G 20GB iPod color (wife also has a 5G 30GB iPod Video). I absolutely loved all of them. All felt like polished products.The iPod Classic feels like an afterthought that they came up with when they decided to make the iPod touch not a real iPod, but halfway between a nano & an iPod.The iPod Classic is very underpowered, or the firmware is poorly written. Either way, you will find navigating through the menus very tedious and will start becoming annoyed. The first thing you will notice is that there is something wrong with the click wheel. It doesn't pick up your finger movements the way the other generations of iPod did.Apple has never been very friendly to audiobook listeners, but the current software makes it really bad. You can no longer sort your audio books by genre (or author, or even book title). All audiobook files are only accessible in a single alphabetized list. Yes, that's files, not books. So to get to 'State of Fear' part 6 of 8, you need to scroll down through every file of every book you have that has a title that starts earlier in the alphabet than "S". For me, that's 187 files. What's worse, is the list isn't a normal list of files (as was in the last generation of iPod), but is double height for each file and displays a tiny picture of the book's cover next to the file. What's still worse is that most of the time these just show question marks and slow the scrolling process even more.The podcast menu uses the same double height lists, as do virtually all lists. Currently you can't turn this off, and you get to wade through your songs in this manner.The cover flow feature is completely unusable as it is so slow and the album art isn't populated quick enough to actually be of use.The general navigation utilizes a 1/2 screen for the menu and 1/2 screen for artwork, cut vertically. Its only use is to look good in apple commercials. After the "wow, that's neat" wears off, you search around for how to turn it off, but sadly, you can't. All it does is make what you are trying to read cut off, and also slows down the iPod. You will notice between a 1 & 2 second lag time from selecting an item before the sub-menu shows up.I would say you should buy a fifth generation if you can find one, or hold out for the next generation of the touch (when it has enough space to hold your music).The only good thing about this iPod is that all the problems appear to be software related... however my fear is that apple won't be working too hard to fix them as the "touch" is their baby right now. The click wheel problems might also be software related, as it seems like some of the non-response you get is the software locking up, rather than the click wheel itself not detecting your finger. I would recommend not purchasing this iPod until a SIGNIFICANT software update is released.I will update this review for new updates to the software if there is any noticeable difference. Currently I have version 1.0.1*Update: I have found that if you disable "view album artwork" on the settings in iTunes, this dramatically speeds up the iPod. It is a shame you need to do this, but it even makes the click wheel more responsive. You will have no artwork, at all, on the iPod, but the music and menus will function quickly.*Apple released software version 1.0.2. I have not noticed any change in performance running the iPod without artwork. I enabled artwork to test if the patch did anything there, and I must say that the speed of the menus has improved and the coverflow is a lot more smooth (though still not very useful). However, it is still slower than the old iPods and the flaws mentioned above remain.*Apple released software version 1.0.3. Hopefully it will address some of the above mentioned concerns.***WARNING - I have installed software update 1.1. It has some serious issues and I would not advise installing this update. For some, it is bricking the iPod. Not for me, but there are some really weird/bad things it does and I haven't noticed anything good that it does. The most noticeable negative change is that the iPod does not turn off correctly at the end of a playlist. I like to listen to my iPod as I fall asleep (The Classic Tales podcast is excellent, look into it), so I do an "on the go" playlist with one episode, so that after I fall asleep the episode will end and the iPod will shut off. Not so with the new update. At the end of the episode the iPod just plays what I can only describe as dead air. So, the iPod will just play this (I guess until the iPod runs out of batteries, but I usually just find it playing dead air in the morning and turn it off manually by holding the play button).My fears about the software updates not being priority for Apple look like they are coming true. I have a sneaking feeling that they will update the iPod Touch to a full sized iPod (30GB-60GB) before the Classic is fixed. Again, buy a 5th gen if you can find one and avoid this product.
This item does not come with fuses or the screws needed to mount it. It's not the sellers fault, the manufacturer does not include them in the retail package. Look else where for one that has them included or you'll just be running to Radio shack or Best buy like i had to.
I was very disappointed in this item because it required me use my current USB cable. I wanted and thought I was getting a wall charger that plugged directly into the Zune.
I bought this printer and found that I can't even get it installed on my computer. Something about the driver? I have a brand new computer, comes with Windows 7 and this is an older printer. Maybe that's the problem. Bought the printer, ink, USB cable, and it is all useless to me.Oh yeah, the installation CD that came in the box said(in English)that English wasn't an available language for installing the software.
I just purchased this today and returned it today as well. The sound is great and the build quality is excellent. However, I was purchasing it to use primarily as a clock-radio in my bedroom and I discovered that it does NOT have a snooze button! You can only silence the alarm by turning it off. I was shocked... clearly if you've included an alarm then you must expect some people to use it to wake them up! Maybe there are plenty of people who can pop right out of bed without hitting the snooze bar at least once - but I'm not one of them! Too bad....because otherwise, I really liked the unit.
It looks obvious that it's not an ordinary bear because one can see the camera lens in the bear's eyes. Plus it needs a video player to record what happened during the day time. Video player and video tapes are not easy to get nowadays.
This is not a product worth a first look . Despite it's novelty of size (which is no longer a novelty), the Lyra is not a good buy. Cheap plastic construction made for a damaged player with a single drop on low pile carpet.There are plenty of better products out there.
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.
I ordered two of 2 GB M XD picture cards from Adorama Camera specifically because they were M picture cards not M+ (my card reader does not read the M+) the ad AND the photo all say and show the Olympus M XD card and yet when I called to return the M+ since I ordered the M card, I was told they only have the M+ in stock! I wish I had read the reviews more closely because I did see that there is another review stating they received the M+ also from Adorama Camera in May of 2010. Why is it that 8 months later they are still using false advertising?
This router is nothing but slow. If you look at Netgears website and the technical specifications, which aren't listed on the box. This router supports a maximum LAN to WAN throughput of 12.5Mbps and 1.2Mbps with 3DES (VPN). I never got far enough to test the VPN, but I was only able to get about 8Mbps on the WAN. Removing this router and going straight to my cable modem I get 15Mpbs.This router has no place in today's high speed broadband connection world. If you're desperate for a VPN router, spend a little more and get something that's going to work. This is just a waste of money.
I purchased the WP-DC700 underwater case for my A70 and followed the directions exactly, oiling the gasket and cleaning it after each use. It leaked and ruined my month old camera. Customer service was rude, blamed me and then tried to bargain with me to fix it for $190 instead of the $280 that they initially requested. The underwater case has a 7 DAY WARANTY and the camera is not covered for water damage. My father had a similar problem with his $1000 Nikon digital which just stopped working for no aparent reason, they claimed it was water damage and tried to bargain with him to buy a rebuilt one for $500. So beware of bad customer service. Canon's customer service has all bad unreasolved reviews at the Better business Bureau
take this off ur site its a lousey product and for the price very cheaply made in addition to the long shipping time. i would have been better going to wal-mart! it fell apart 2 days later but not worth getting the refund back or to return it
A respected associate recommended Netgear for my home network of 3 servers and three XP systems, but I wish I had read these reviews before I purchased. I bought the Netgear WGT624 router, two Netgear WG311 PCI adapters and one Netgear WG511 adapter for a notebook.I found the setup to be straightforward. I was also able to move it from downstairs to upstairs and connect it to my DSL transceiver (modem) without trouble.The problem is that the signal is too weak for the adapters unless they are about 5 feet from the router. With the router directly a floor below in my house, about 30 feet maximum, the adapter doesn't ever get an IP assignment. So I moved it upstairs and then the system downstairs has the same problem.The adapter can see the access point but can't connect to it.I found the level 1 support to be very thorough and competent, but of course they have to follow the specified troubleshooting steps, and yes they are Indian but not difficult to understand or to communicate with. They took me through every procedure in their book, such as removing the WPA security, consulting with supervisors along the way. Nothing worked.The conclusion was that it is a "range problem" meaning the router signal isn't strong enough for the Netgear adapter 30 feet away - not through concrete, mind you. The only other networks in range are very weak and I unplugged my cordless telephones, with no impact on the signal strength.I insisted on talking with Level 2 support and he agreed it sounded like a range problem.Their own support suggested I return everything.I think this gear will work for someone who wants to wirless connect devices that are sitting next to each other. But then you may as well wire it all up for greater speed.
This drive seemed ideal for my use, i.e. additional storage and backup. My system is windows 98ME with USB 1.1. Drive worked OK for about 6 months, started to make &quot;clanky&quot; sounds, died and took my computer with it. I expected better from Maxtor. I'm not sure what caused this since the drive was never physically moved and it had ample ventilation.
It doesn't work, pure and simple. If you like scratchy sound, poor audio, unreliablity, then this is the product for you. Otherwise, save your hard-earned money and get a different product.
i purchased this charger for my boat motor,because my battery usually goes dead from not using it enough. my boat already has one on my trolling motor battery. i am not sure of the brand name, but it is compact,and very quiet. the schumacher charger is noisy,and i mounted it with the brackets recomended to use. the problem with this is the plastic on the charger has already cracked using there required brackets. i would deffinately recomend shopping for a more compact,and quiter charger.
I really wanted to like these headphones but was rather disappointed. The first thing I noticed was the sound was very muffled when listening to audio books or talk radio. I had a hard time understanding what was being said. After tweaking the EQ settings I was able to make it somewhat reasonable but still not ideal.Then came the pain. After wearing these things for about an hour my ears started hurting. I tried using the tension adjustment and making the band lower or higher but nothing worked. After a week it was still hurting every time I wore them.I've switched to Polk Ultrafit 2000 and am much happier with those.
I had read other reviews but decided to buy this to protect my connections on my Hummingbird 597 Combo DI unit. I would agree that this should really be included with the sonar as it is simply a rubber cover and not worth the almost $10. That said, it is still needed to protect the connections.
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.
Very unsatisfactory experience, Item was shipped with ink cartridges installed, ink ALL OVER THE PLACE, Item was returned to the seller, American Express is debiting the charges,
This is one of the worst products on the shelves! Sure it's easy to use, but the images are so unclear it isn't funny. For one thing the images aren't even in color secondly, you can't even see what you took a picture of. These cameras are absolutely terrible!
It did nothing to improve the signal strength on my Direct TV system. Stay away. Find another product to buy.
I was very dissatisfied. I got this as a backup since my charger died. Didn't even have it 2weeks and the damn thing stopped working completely. What a waste of money. So not happy.
Looks great, but skips while walking, which renders it useless. Takes a long time to load a disk. For that kind of money should perform better. Had to return mine and will get a Sony or a Panasonic.
When I decided to use non-Epson cartridges, I was expecting slightly lower quality, some minor deviations of colors, but I could never think that it would be totally defective. The green color is completely missing. You understand what that means ?! It means that I have through it away, which I will be doing tomorrow morning after I buy the original Epson cartridge. You get what you pay.
This remote would be a lot better if logitech would actually allow you to program the remote with the full capabilities of the xbox360. For instance the whole purpose of this remote is full control of the xbox 360. However when you try to setup the basic macros such as listen to music or watch tv it doesn't recognize the 360 with having those capabilities. There are three separate ways to listen to music through the 360. You can plugin your ipod, you can use xbox media connect software to connect to a regular pc or you can connect to a media pc. This remote doesn't recognize any of these. There is also no way to force it to use the xbox in these macros. The same problem for tv. if you have a media center pc that you want to control with the xbox to watch tv, you can't setup the macro. The other problem is no media center hard button. If you don't have a media center or pc these problems may not bother you. Honestly the regular xbox controller is really the best way to control things. What is most disappointing is a software update on logitech's part could easily solve 75% of whats wrong with this remote.I informed logitech of these problems a few weeks ago and nothing yet. The software that comes with it is also very frustrating if it doesn't correctly setup things automatically it is a nightmare to try to manually setup the remote.
The built-in DHCP server does not return the ISP DNS servers, but uses the router as the DNS server. Some programs will not work if using the router as DNS server, so you have to manually input the ISP DNS servers. It is inconvenient if you use your laptop at both work and home.My replaced D-link wired router returns the ISP DNS servers.
After reading these reviews, I decided to purchase this card. This card does not work with windows 98SE. After a weekend of trying to get this card to work, I returned it and purchased a Belkin. I had the Belkin operational in less than an hour.If you have an older operating system, do NOT buy this card!!!
I've had the Klipsch Pro Media 5.1 Ultras for a few years now and it happened. I powered them up, usually hearing a thump of the sub, no thump! That's odd I thought. I Checked the volume control on the computer and it was all of the way up! I plugged in headphones into the soundcard output where I would normally plug in the speakers - the music blared out! Amp is dead! The system puts out a phenomenal sound when it works. The amp is a cheap piece of junk. Klipsch needs to find a better supplier for their amplifiers, or their great speaker reputation will be tarnished.
The WUSB11 Adapter will not work with Windows XP. The computer will not recognize the hardware. When I tried to load the drivers I received an error message that the drivers were incompatable and damage could result from loading them. This is in spite of the adapter documentation saying that it is compatable with XP. If you have XP don't buy the adapter. I plan to return mine.
I was disappointed by the cheap quality of this product. One of the velcro straps was already coming apart at the seams when I opened it, and it just appears to be made cheaply (the zipper and caribener, for instance). The camera fits nicely in there, and it does the trick, I just would rather have been able to compare it firsthand with other products before making the purchase. If I had done so, I would have chosen something at Target or BestBuy over this product.
My main problem with this camera is that the picture quality is very unpredictable. Some pictures come out perfectly clear, while others are extremely blurry. I've found that the pictures without needing a flash have better clarity. My hand is very steady, so I know it's not a matter of moving during the shot. My previous camera, which was a different brand, never had these problems. I would not recommend this camera and am currently shopping for a different one.
The adapter I received was not the same as the picture shown. The adapter I received was a male in the middle, but the sides of the serial port part, screws in rather than being allowed to have something screwed into it. Needless to say, it did not work. You get what you pay for.
The cable intermitently failed signal from my Panasonic Blu Ray Player to my 52" Samsung HDTV. I too thought that cables wouldn't make a difference. I was wrong. I changed out the cable with a MONSTER brand HDMI and to my suprise, everything worked fine. It probably works fine for some folks, but in my case, I'll go with a more dependable cable.
After quite a bit of research, I bought this camera (HP PhotoSmart 935) and thought I had made a good choice. I was wrong. When I received the camera, the SD card that came with it could not be accessed by the camera. I called HP and they sent me a new one. The new card worked, but even with lithium batteries, I was only able to take 2-3 pictures before the camera shut down due to low battery power. However, I could start the camera back up after 1 minute and take another 2-3 pictures before it shut down again, and I could repeat this process multiple times before the batteries gave out altogether. I also tried rechargeable batteries and the HP docking station, but had the same problem, so I returned the camera and HP sent me a new one. The new camera had the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. After talking to several HP techies, I returned the second camera and received a third. And of course, the third camera also had the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I can only conclude that there is a design and/or production flaw in this camera. I strongly recommend that no one buy this camera until HP can discover and correct the problem.
This clip does not work. Do not buy, it is a waste of money. The lock does not engage, the detector falls off easily.
The product is working perfectly. The packing was good, however there are some scratches on the surface of product. Can I refund or exchange it? What can I do?It should be a brand new product, isn't it?
I loved by canon powershot SD300 4mp digital elph camera so much! I took care of it better than anything i have ever owned. It was never dropped, wet, left in the heat, and never in the hands of someone i didn't trust. However, I only had it for 40 days before i got the infamous "memory card error". Last night i got the error and after a quick google search i see that it is common. I loved that camera so much and boasted about it and all canon products NON-STOP. Starting today though i will make sure that everyone i know will never buy a canon product again. This is extremely disappointing. I spent $400 on a camera that should have lasted YEARS... I wanted it all through college it was my HS grad present to myself. What a waist of $400! :-( I am so upset and so very disappointed in Canon!
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.
normally i love apple's products but the ipod classic is so big and bulky that it just doesn't feel right to carry around.
This seems like a great little player. Until it stopped reading CDs. I returned it, and instead of asking for a refund, asked for a replacement. This one failed also. I'm very gentle with electronics. This was not abused. I, however, was, in trying to get a refund after the second one died. Anyone want a CD player that doesn't play CDs?
I would like to forewarn anyone searching for a replacement bulb from ADAM99+. I received my bulb in a timely manner in October 2010, it just recently went out Jan 2011. I have sent this company 4 emails to date to obtain a return authorization as they offer a 4 month warranty. Not a PEEP from them! I would recommend that anyone who seeks a replacement bulb, shop from another seller! I have no patience for fly by night operations! They should be banned from Amazon for life! This review is not based on the product performance, but the seller.
Very disappointing purchase, would not expect this from a great brand like Sony. After 4 songs, the CD-R starts skipping. I returned the CD player after 4 days of use.
i have a standard dell laptop inspiron manufactured around the time this card came onto the market and it didn't fit, the pins weren't right even though the card dimensions allowed me to try to put it in the slot, i did my research best i could before buying but couldn't find compatability info anywhere to say it wouldn't work, the seller should give more info. going to leave my 'g' type card in as 5mb/sec is actually very fast (about what comes in on the cable to the house)... i have the N router though..
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!
On the 2nd day, we discovers deck #2 will not ejecttimed programs do not always record
The item is good, the sound is decent but i tought than a refurbished item was an item that you can hardly say it's used. The speakers i got did not look good at all. Scrached and dirty, you can see it was used for a very long time. No too happy about this item.
This was the second AT&amp;T answering machine I bought. My first one lasted over two years before it fried. For some reason, I figured AT&amp;T would still be my best bet. Wrong.This machine started to go n the fritz after a few months. During playback, messages would drop in and out. These glitches made many messages irretrievable. And the problem has only gotten worse.I am now fed up with this product and AT&amp;T. I will never buy another answering machine from them, and neither should you.
Please note that this product is not for everyone. I found out the hard way. I purchased two XE104 in hopes of extending my network to the back of my house. Upon first installing the XE104s in the locations I needed them they worked great, for about a day. From that point forward I could get no connectivity between the two devices. I tried moving them to different wall outlets and as they got closer together I could finnaly get some throughput. When they were in adjoining rooms I could get 15 Mbps and if they were on the same wall I could get up to 37 Mbps.I finally contacted customer support throught their website and followed their recommendations to no avail. After finally calling and talking to a Level 1 tech support person I was told that my problem would need to be escalated to Level 2 support and they would contact me in 24 to 48 hours. After waiting three days I wrote back via the website requesting to be contacted and finally, a week later they sent me a email with a phone number for Level 2 support.Level 2 support walked me through a number of test and it was determined that the product does not work in older homes and under a number of other conditions. Since my home was built in 1940, I was out of luck. My support rep spoke with his supervisor and they agreed to issue me a refund. I was asked to call back in two weeks to check the status.After waiting the required two weeks I called back only to find that the number, (866) 274-5279, was not in operation. I tried again the following day and received the same message so I reported the outage via their website as instructed. After submitting another request for support via the web I finally received a message back that they would not honor their commitment to refund my money and further stated "We cannot state in the product information guide every possible hindrance to good performance."All this to say Buyer Beware! The customer service stinks and they do not honor their promises.
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!!
My advice is to save your money and not buy the 680. The MSN feature is worthless and unreliable. I live in Minneapolis (where there's supposedly a strong signal) and yet the MSN system has gone "inactive" seven times in the six months I've owned the 680. Each time means a long wait while MSN re-sends the signal, and the inconvenience of not having the feature work. I have updated the software, pushed every button MSN has suggested, and still the device continues to fail.This is the worst major purchase (defined as a product over $500) that I have ever made. So do yourself a favor, and don't make the same mistake I made buying Garmin.
Argus DC 1512 drivers are only available with other software which includes toolbars malware and stuff which has not been requested,Companies who download crap should be avoided and run out of town. DC1512 is in my experience not worth installing since it will by neccessity involve doubtful practice sooner or later. It did come with a CD which was okay for a while, but software houses who partner shady operators should be shown the red card by everybody.
After spending more than a week comparing Sony HC20/30/40, Panasonic GS120, Canons Eluras and Opturas, I bought HC40 for my wife. In store colors looked best on Canons, but HC40 was not much worse. Also, the picture on LCD looked good in store. Other reviews praised simplicity of use of HC40, so I bought it.Now, after 2 weeks of intensive use of it, I am becoming increasingly irritated.- The colors are dominated by dirty blue and resemblence to the true colors is low.- The LCD looks good outside, when it is not sunny. In sunny weather -- it is a disaster -- you cannot see anything. (I have read that GS120 also has this problem, but I cannot believe that it could be worse).- Low-light performance is terrible. I am not sure if other models are better (since everybody complains about low light), but in fairly-well-lit office I have to continuoulsy maneuvre the direction to have a reasonable picture.- The accessories are spartan (memory stick has very low capacity and extra sticks are expensice, unit comes with one battery and extra batteries are expensive, no case, software is a joke, etc.)- The strip is not conveniently located. I was hoping to use the unit with one hand, while looking at the LCD. It is very difficult to do it, unless you use viefinder (which is inconvenient).I am a point-and-shoot person and maybe there is a way to make this camcorder to record better by manually controlling all of the settings. Right now I am very disappointed, primarily with the bad quality of recording in very good light, but also by lack of convenience, and very poor performance in low light. If I knew that this is such a poor performer, I would buy most likely by one of the Canons (just to have a nice picture).
Battery shows up. I charge it up. Put it in the camera. Turn it on. Camera display reports battery almost completely depleted. The battery I was replacing didn't perform so poorly.
UPDATE: I bought this a long time ago when it was a current model. Excellent. 5 stars. NOW, however, NEC has been out of this business for many years and no longer creates drivers for modern operating systems NOR do they sell ink cartridges for this model. I tried one third party ink cartridge replacement and it did not work. SO ALAS, I need to change 5 stars to one star. This is just not the right time to buy this printer unless you print only occasionally and don't plan to upgrade your operating system. Sigh. Nice product!ORIGINAL REVIEW 5 STAR: Works great, high quality output: Well, for a basic laser printer, this is a really nice piece. Quiet, reliable, very professional business-quality print. I wish it offered double sided printing and did copying, etc, but that cost a lot more in laser printer. You can get it for not a lot of money in ink-jet, and I'll probably buy that as a draft printer.
I have 3 Sony components, so I thought this remote would well with them. WRONG! The Sony Receiver is practically unusable with this "universal" remote. Look at the manual (on the net) before you buy this and you'll see how few functions it actually performs on any AMP/Receiver! The other items will work, as long as you "learn" along with the remote the buttons you "teach" it to use.Personally, I will never buy another Sony component or remote! I had to buy an OEM replacement for an earlier model remote for $45. It won't perform all the functions, but they are ones I can do without since the exact replacement is $95!! The Receiver was $400, so Sony is telling me the remote is a quarter of the total worth! Heinous!
I received my item today. It was PINK instead of silver as indicated. The batteries were all corroded and nasty, one battery slot is crusty and rusted. It did NOT include any of the things it was suppsed to. There was black dirty case and that it is. Below is what the item was supposed to come with and it was supposed to be SILVER."Includes 32MB internal memory, 4 AAA alkaline batteries, earphones, USB and AV cables, pouch, wrist strap and software"AND to top it all off.... I bought batteries and the camera DOESNT WORK! the screen powers on but DOES NOT WORK!!!!
I bought this camera over a year ago. It has not had that much use, nor has it been handled roughly. The size is very handy, but the battery life is dismal, 30 minutes if I'm lucky. Video quality is acceptable, but I've seen better on my old analog camcorder. Audio leaves a lot ot be improved. Its very susceptible to wind interference.A few months ago it started intermittently stopping in the middle of recording and jamming tapes. Using a head cleaner did little to correct the problem, which got worse. Finally it just started eating every tape I put in it, so its not the tape's fault.I'm very dissatisfied that a camcorder that costs this much has such little longevity before needing repair.
Plug-and-play doesn't seem to work, and this is only brand I've ever had that problem with. I called Support (after 20 minutes searching their web site trying to solve the problem). I got transferred around and they collected my email address and phone number twice (and wrong, apparently). And at 10-minute mark, I had yet to talk to anyone about fixing what could be a simple mouse problem.Given the tremendous overhead in getting support for such a simple piece of hardware, and given that it didn't work for even it's most basic functions, I can't recommend anyone spending their money on this.
Way to many model 9250s.... Sold it again on E-Bay.
After two years of using component cables for my Xbox 360, and a year of using a Monster HDMI cable for my PS3, I decided that the difference in quality between the two was noticable enough for me to go out and buy another HDMI cable for my Xbox. After shopping around, and seeing the price and reviews for this cable, I bought it, and in all honesty, this cable is much worse than even my component cables. I tried a few different movies, and a few different games, all to no avail. Characters in my games are choppy, and pixelated, and all of the movies, even in HD quality are blurry. I decided to switch the two cables to see if it was just my Xbox, and immediately noticed the difference. This is a poor cable and I would not reccomend it to anyone who cares about the quality of the graphics on their screen.
I thought I might try one of these after having owned several iPods. Right out of the box its clearly no iPod. Looks and feels cheap like a plastic toy. The screen is bigger but the resolution is about the same. Bottom line is it doesnt compare to iPod and even some of the other alternatives like the Zen
As you can see I purchased this on 08/14/2006. My problem is a couple days ago while using this GPS a blue streak apperded about 1/2" x 2". It still works but I can`t read the screen so what good is it? What can you do about it. Please reply or foward to customer service to correct the problem. Thank You James D Rang Jr
I needed this for my class, After Effects to record a narrated movie I made. Unfortunately the only way to save this was a WMA file. Adobe After Effects CS3 does not accept this file format. There is no way to save in Real Time or Quick Time or even mp3. It was a total waste of money. I am completely unsatisfied.Linda
When I first purchased the headphones, I was pleased with the sound quality and the fact that others did not have to suffer from a loud television when viewing shows with me. Within a month, there was a buzz in the left earphone. It was tolerable, but continued to get worse. Today, I am shipping the earphones back to Sennheiser because the buzz is overpowering. I hope that they will honor the warranty.
It's 10/11/11 and the image displayed for sale is a rotary switch model. The item that will be shipped is a push button model. The rotary switch model is more reliable as I have one still working after 10 years. The push button model is too light of weight and to be used properly the box must be secured down by double sided tape. Also, push buttons have a habit of developing bad contacts after much use. Besides the rotary switch does not need tape to secure it from moving while turning the switch. Still, maybe you would like it more secure too.
didn't fit my e200, was too small and wasn't worth sending it back. I would make sure with the seller they have the right case listed.
This machine is a piece of junk. I bought it because it was cheap, I liked the idea of having a fax built in, and I figured Brother was a big enough company that they would not jeopardize their reputation with a really poor machine... HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! (it does seem humorous that I would have thought that, in retrospect)Let me tell you why I so dislike this machine. Text printing is so-so. Photocopying is so-so. Scanning is _poor_. No amount of color-correcting will make a photograph scanned on this machine look the way it ought to. Color printing is ok, but the colors tend to look faded/desaturated, and if you turn up the contrast or saturation settings, you get nasty ink blotches on the page.The real reason for the one-star rating, however, is this - the machine switches itself on, at all hours of the day and night, to "clean" itself, regardless of whether you've printed anything or not. This obsessive cleanliness comes at a cost, of course - ink is used with each cleaning. I got tired of being woken up, and began keeping it unplugged, but as soon as it's switched back on, like a neurotic feline, it is at it again.The end result of all this is that after printing around 15 pages in black and white, and only three in color, the blue ink has run out, and it will not print anything at all (nor copy). Brother may think they have found a way to get me to purchase their ink products, but they are sorely mistaken. I'm now in the process of trying to come up with a creative way to destroy the machine (maybe you'll see me on America's Funniest Home Videos, or at least YouTube).
I primarily use my Wacom Graphire tablet to incorporate hand-drawn notes into my otherwise typewritten class notes. I purchased this case to help protect my tablet while in my bag traveling from point A to point B.While the sizing and inner 2 pockets work great for my Graphire (as I'm sure they would for an Intuos of the same dimensions) the zippers are sometimes sticky and at one point the teeth behind the zipper separated in the first week of use. I was able to backtrack the zipper and so far it has been okay, but this does not bode well for long-term durability.Finally, the outside padding is fairly thin -- I think it's made of neoprene or the equivalent. So the main benefit of the travel bag seems to be protecting the surface of the tablet, but not as much for protecting the tablet itself from bumps.
. . . out of the box it had problems. The DVD player had a line of dots across the bottom of the screen. It would come and go, but was evident even when a DVD wasn't inserted, i.e., on the splash screen.Also, the component inputs were defective. I tried them with three different component sources and all I could get was a green, grainy screen. The HDMI input worked fine, but I really wanted to be able to use the component, since that's what my cable provider offers. Frankly, I expected better of Toshiba. I've got an ancient Toshiba tube TV which still works fine. This LCD was a disappointment. It went back.
The Jumpgear *only* works with Lexar Jumpdrives. Lexar made the software to reject other USB drives, even if they fit in the player. Lame.
I had read many 'glowing' reviews re: this lens...so I ordered it. I even ck'd out some photos people had sent in, esp the sports photos. I couldn't believe the clarity! HOWEVER THIS WAS NOT MY EXPERIENCE. Firstly, no one person mention they ever used a tripod for the longer length. Some even mentioned the camera was 'handheld'. Well I found I could not take NOT ONE decent shot over 200 mm and not have it out of focus. Certainly setting up a tripod each time is not practical unless you're into nature photography. Thats why the pictures of sports interested me. So I sent it back and determined to stick w/ a max of 200 focal length. Seriously considering Sigma 18-200 but would like to come down in price. I applaud those that took shots at 250-300 mm but apparently thats not for me.Well constructed. Sorry it didn't work out for my Canon 350D. Nice macro.
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.
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.
very weak, doesnt cancel out any noice. sound is kind of quiet. but you get what you pay for....
No peripheral or software should ever take more than 15 minutes to install and make work. If it does it is an &quot;anti-productivity&quot; tool. Life is too short to waste hours overcoming the deficiencies of poor design and confused ? market claims. Example, setup instructions direct user to power up, put in a CD, and connect the cable. Well, it came with an &quot;installation floppy&quot; that only contained uninstall overlays. There was no CD! VEry bad sign. I tried everyting. Could not even do basic trouble shooting because too many possible variables. Question is, how does one print with a PC that only has USB ports?
After two weeks of great performance it just stopped working. I put in a disc and the TV screen just displays "READ" forever. I tried it with several discs with the same result. Funny, I bought this unit because of all the great reviews. I guess it's just a crap-shoot with cheap electronics from little-known manufacturers! At least Amazon is willing to give me a refund!
Got a brand new device and after scanning about 15 cards, it stopped working. The scanner just failed. Called tech support and they agreed that the device malfunctioned and I should call customer service to get it replaced.This is where the misery really starts. I have held for someone to come on the customer service line for 20 minutes each time but no one comes to the phone. Finally, I left a message and haven't heard back from them yet. Just horrible, I wouldn't buy CardScan products.
Do not be tricked! Even though the image and description is of a true SONY VAIO battery - an offbrand one arrives. The Brilliant Store ( not really very Brilliant!) blames the "mistake" on Amazon. The seller was clearly aware of their own deceptive practice and did not care.
I bought this CD player as a gift for my son, It never worked properly. I thought I was out of luck since the 30 day return guarantee was more like 90 days when the problem was discovered. I thought I'd give it a shot and contact customer service and low and behold, they said go ahead send it back for a full refundAMAZOM has a loyal customer here as I've bought about a dozen things that work great and as expected
I got it working w/o much trouble, but it's not great image quality. Substantially worse quality than if I play movies out of my DVD player to my TV. If I put it through an rf converter to put it into my TV rather than plugging directly in the rca port on my TV (for convenience w/ my setup) -- as suggested for older TVs in the instructions -- the image is completely washed out and useless.I don't know what quality is available with other boxes. I got this one because it was cheap, and it works, though I wish it was better quality for watching Netflix instant downloads...
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 nothing but problems with this thing from the day I got it, and their tech support was useless. I sent it right back
This is a nice headphone. I purchase it twice in my life, but will never buy it again. The first one stopped working after 2 months. It was still under the three months of warranty, and so I exhanged for a new one for free (except the shipping cost). The exchanged one last a little longer, almost half a year. Since I really like the headphone, I purchased a new one. This time, it stopped working one week after 3 months. The repair cost is $29, and therefore if I really want it, I'd better buy a new one instead of repair. I always take good care of the headphone, and I am not a heavy user. I really would not recommend it unless you are willing to spend $28 every 3 months.
I bought this camera after owning an Olympus digital camera for years. I was extremely happy with my Olympus, but wanted something smaller that would fit in my purse or diaper bag since I'm expecting. This camera was SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT. Just about every single picture I took had huge white blobs all over it. (This only happened when using the flash. I must admit the camera takes great pictures in broad daylight without the flash.) Plus, if you used the zoom at all, the pictures came out fuzzy. The first digital camera I ever owned (7 years ago) took better pictures! The store I bought the camera from wouldn't take it back because I waited two days past the 14-day return policy. So, I sold the camera and took a $100 loss. I'd much rather lose $[...] than keep this camera.
I heard good things about this product, but when I got it I found that it kept freezing my computer and the battery dies very quickly.I suggest you look for another product. This one does not work as it should.
The sound quality of this unit is excellent for its form factor. I also own a Bose unit, and I can't stand to listen to it. The Cambridge unit is by far a superior sounding unit. The radio is great, the controls are pretty nice. BUT... the CD player is broken. It appears to be a design defect. I went through 2 units. On both units the CD player failed after a single CD was played and ejected. After that, it refused to accept another CD into the slot. I really wish they had stuck with a lift-top CD design instead of the motorized slot. I sent them both back, but I may still buy the radio-only version and plug in a separate CD player - the sound is that much better than anything else I've found.
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.
There is a good reason why this is so cheap compared to other wiring kits. It is cheap wire. It breaks if it bends too far. Only buy this if really can't afford to get anything better.
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.
The Lenmar has never fit my Canon 1Ds. It needs to be jammed up against the camera body to sometimes work. Holds a charge for about 40 pictures. Steer away from these.
Purchased this cooling slot fan back in june of 2012 and this morning it just stopped working. Got so frustrated just toss it in the trash. Maybe I just got a bad one, but no fault on the part of amazon. Still a loyal amazon customer for life!
Well this could have been better. The sleeve needs more padding around the sides and then it would have been a better product. It is constructed on thin material and it is lacking in side impact protection. Mind you it should work well as an around the office or around the home but it pails in comparison to the timbuk2 product and the neocase that I also own.
Purchased this unit to transmit TV signal from the second to a first floor. Signal gets transmitted however the quality is really poor. If somebody walk in the area close to sender or receiver, it results in a lot off noise to the TV signal. Every time I used this unit, I had to adjust antenna a little bit to get a better sound quality. In summary, better then nothing, but don't expect this unit provide you stable and reliably signal.
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.
Great camera for the price. But I guess you get what you pay for, bad warranty............
The handle that you crank to raise and lower the camera mounting plate is so flimsy it feels like I could break it off with very little effort. I'm still able to use it by grabbing it at the bast of the arm and turning it. Besides that it is a fine tripod.
This card ruined my night. I spent a ton of time trying to figure out why it wouldn't resolve an IP address. I have a DHCP router, so I typically let it assign out the IPs, but when that wouldn't work, I tired assigning it manually. It still would not take an IP. The router saw it briefly, on the Client Table, and recognised it as an Ethernet connection, but it still would not work. I had to restore my system back to before I tried installing he card to even be able to use the on board card I was replacing. I believe the issue has to be on the driver. I read a lot of posts about this, and even went searshing for a phantom Marvell driver that some said worked. It looked like a great card for the price, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. I have my box ready to go back to Amazon.I recieved it quickly, and was packaged well. As always, Amazon does a good job on shipping and packing.
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 thing used to get pretty warm charging our batteries... before it finally just died after about 3 months of moderate/heavy use. we used it 3 or 4 times a week to charge our stockpile of eneloop batteries - nothing i would consider unusual. after reading the abundance of good reviews, it seemed a safe choice. at this time we have replaced it with the charger by hitech. which, after several months of pretty heavy use, is still going strong.
The software installation proceeded according to the setup guide with one exception (the control panel overlay depicted did not match the one on my model). However, when I rebooted after everything was installed, I got a typical Windows XP login screen with my name and "Guest" which I had never seen before in four years. I figured out how to remove this after a Google search, but when rebooting a couple of times while trying to adjust this, I couldn't even log in to Windows. For newly installed software to be messing around with my operating system, which has never given me any problems, is not something I like.The printer part of this unit is very good. Black and white documents were crisp and clear, and one color test print I made (on regular paper, from a very high-resolution photo) was close to the original. There are a lot of interesting features under "Preferences" (a button you can hit before you actually print), including reducing the size of the final document, printing on both sides of the paper (though you have to manually re-insert the pages according to on-screen instructions), printing with watermarks, adjusting print quality, etc.The photocopier part of the unit when using it for black and white is OK if you are copying black text on a white background. As soon as the background starts to change in color (for example, an older book which is yellowing), the printer reproduces the page in greyscale, and you can see the "white" background is made up of tiny dots, like in a photograph (if you choose the best print quality, these dots are minimized, but they are still there). A test I made copying the cover of a book in color with "best" quality turned out very good.The scanner part of the unit is mediocre at best, mainly because of the software included. Unlike HP's Paperport software (used for scanning documents and photos -- which I still have on a Windows 95 computer), the HP Director and its subsidiary programs are frustrating to use. Once photos are scanned with the HP Scanning part of Director (not an easy task), they are exported to another program called Image Zone. You can't save files from the main screen in Image Zone or by right-clicking on the image -- you have to click on a tab at the top to get the "Save/Save As" prompts.Trying to do something simple like copying the color cover of a paperback book with the intention of using the scan on Ebay took far too much time. Once the item is previewed, there is no cropping tool that you can produce by clicking on screen and then pulling dotted lines around the item you want to scan. Instead, there is a cropping area predefined, usually at the outer edges of the scanner screen (it also tries to fit to the item if the scanner lid is closed -- this did not work very well) which you have to click on and drag, either from the four outer edges or two corners (like top left and bottom right) to the edges of the item you are trying to scan. You can adjust certain parameters prior to scanning an item such as size, resolution and so forth, but the final JPG file's compression is too high -- if you want to get it down to typical "Ebay size," I then had to load it into another graphics program and save it again.The OCR software included is OK -- if you are dealing with black and white text and the page is placed on the scanner aligned exactly to the top. (I found you could invert the page or put it at a 90 degree angle to the top and the software would still produce OCR'd text -- the results were pretty variable.) Depending on which output method you use, you can get the results in a text file with word wrap rather than line-by-line, though hyphens at the end of lines are often dropped. One nice feature is the ability to output to a PDF file, though if the text is poor quality or you are inverting colored text to get as close to black and white as possible, you cannot use that method to select the text from the PDF and copy it to a word processor any more than you can just scan to a text file with good results.
Well I was not surprised at ALLL. Crappy Headphones. Seen a lot of reviews saying the bass was great and sound quality was super! LIES!!! Nothing but LIES. JUst junk. Only thing so far about these headphones I like is that they are comfortable to wear. The cord is kind of thick. They look alright.Thats about it. You can only listen to certain kind of music on them. U can't turn up the volume to loud because they distort to easy. U have to listen to your music with the volume on low. I listen to a lot of bass Music, When i say Bass music i am talking about car audio Like Bass Boy Techmaster P.E.B Bass Cube I.b.p bass Bass Hit. All these guys are made for bass lovers. All the reviews i read said they are made for bass. They must not know what true bass means. All they do is just distort and sounds muddy like blown speakers.My wal-mart headphones have better bass than these. The bass only sounds good on certain Frequencies beside that. crappy headphones.If you not a kid then i would not buy these headphones. They suck.
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 $6.00 BYTECC BT-2000 models I've purchased elsewhere. I have used several of the Bytecc models on our network and they performed flawlessly with KVM, direct connect keyboard and mouse, and with bar code scanners.
I needed a longer cord but this cord it WAY to long and the whole thing is so heavy. It's a lot bigger than it looks and not at all what I needed.
alright, so you want to know the goods on this screen. well, i will start off by saying as you already know it is [$] dollars and to be spending that much you want to get your moneys worth. I thought just because it cost that much i would, but i was wrong. This lcd screen, the 5'6 inch model at least has very poor quality. Im here to give everyone thinking about buying this the nitty gritty. The images are flushed out, blurry, and if you are a role playing game fan, you won't find much here because all the letters come out blurry and stuck together so to speak because the colors run right into each other. It is very hard to read any letter. With all the blurry letters, there is this issue of being able to see every single line on the lcd screen when turned on so that you have lines going across your gaming screen. (and yes folks, it is hooked up snug and properly and i tested it on xbox and psone) its like watching cable when the cable wire is not completely in the back of the television. This irritates your eyes. The fact is, that the image is so poor one would think they needed glasses. This is not an exaggeration, this it truth on how poor the picture quality is. I bought one of these yesterday and made a mistake, now im going to take it back, mainly because of the poor quality of this ... lcd monitor, one would think something was wrong with it. It is far inferior to that of any tv, or of the psone's lcd screen which did not blur, show lines, or have letters that blurred and stuck together, it was crisp and clear, thats the kind of lcd screen to have for any of the next generation systems, one of quality. If you want an lcd monitor for your ps2 or xbox, the 5.6 inch screen is Not the way to go. I have heard good things about the 5.0 inch screen however (they made this screen in two sizes), which was said to have far better quality. if you get one, get it, its the same size as the psone's lcd screen. Also, one final note, only buy one of either the ps2 or xbox lcd screens, either one will work on both systems if you have the audio/video wire to plug in the back, though according to what systems model you get is what will fit on that particular system, you can put the system under the seat or floorboard and the screen in your lap. Thanks for reading and God bless.
I bought this camera for my dad who only needed a simple digital camera that was compact, easy to use, and cheap. So I thought a $99 3 MP camera, why not?From the minute this camera was removed from its packaging, I could tell it was cheap. I at first hoped my dad wouldn't mind. But the menu/zoom functions were almost unusable and it too small of a button really see what to do with it. The screen image was grainy and the quality of picture was not even close to my 3.2 MP from Canon. The pictures remind me of what you get taking a still shot from a digital camcorder. Not good. But that wasn't the big problem. When using the flash, you had to wait about 10 secs for the flash to ready (much like those cheap disposable cameras) and then after you took a picture with the flash, the entire camera went dead. It drained the batteries. We thought bad batteries perhaps, but after two more battery loads and only two more flash pictures taken, we knew this camera was a huge bust.I took it back and got the $140 4 MP Kodak camera. Yes, it was $40 more, but it is easy, works perfectly, and doesn't have any problem taking high quality pictures AND can handle the use of flash like a today camera on any level should.Avoid this low cost camera. I wouldn't even use it if it was FREE. It will bring you nothing but trouble and you will have to pay to ship it back anyway.
I bought the Ultralast 2-pack as a filler item. Out of the box, one cell measured 100% on myZTS testerand the other one measured 80%. Not acceptable, AND hazardous to use in 2-cell lights (the weaker battery can burst and start a fire).It is not hard to find Energizer, Duracell, Panasonic, or Rayovac CR123A batteries online for about $2.00 each. Or even off-brand Titanium or Battery Station for $1.00 each. But every cell from these manufacturers shows 100%, in my experience.
Returned this product the same day I received it. There is a message with the instructions about a problem that must be quite common in being able to adjust the volume. I tried the three suggestions to adjust the volume--including having to move the unit to a place I did not want it or using metal for some conductivity issue--but nothing worked. It looked good, but worked terribly. For speakers to have a volume control problem that is so common they have to give you three ways to try to correct the problem is enough of a warning--stay away from this worthless junk.
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 received one at christmas time and it broke. Luckily, the store warranty is extended over the holidays and I was able to get it replaced. After a few weeks, the new one broke down in the same way! And too late for the store warranty, and the company doesn't give any kind of warranty. I would NEVER buy this product or ANY product from buslink again.
I bought this computer after having used two sonys one ibm and one compaq. By far, this is the lightest and best looking of them all. However, the performance is so poor, its slower than the sony I used two years ago. It takes about 3 mintues for the computer to load and another three minutes to shut down. This may not sound like much time, but considering that this computer is less than one week old with no new programs installed, its really slow. The speakers are not so great either. And with only two usb ports, I will have to buy an extension if I want to run a mouse, an external CD and a video camera simultaneously.Overall, its a good buy, considering its super low price. But if you mind the speed, or lack thereof, purchase something else.
These were great speakers when they worked. Failed after 2 years, Klipsch wanted over $150 to repair them. Sub died and would make aloud buzzing noise. I don't think I'd buy a set of Klipsch Speakers again, its such a shame because when they worked the sound and base was amazing.
I purchased these HDMI cables in early August. The cables were never delivered, but I was charged for the cables. After a month of waiting I checked my Amazon account and it was being reported by Amazon that the cables were successfully delivered to me...only problem is that I NEVER RECEIVED THE CABLES.Amazon refunded my purchase, but the lack of any communication from the seller and the charging of my credit card without a delivery of service was unacceptable. In addition to that, the fact that the company was reporting the cables as delivered is frustrating and annoying. Thanks to Amazon, no thanks to Cables to Go.
onkyo dx 390I got mine about three years ago for a Christmas, and pretty much within first two months it did THE VERY SAME THING that other reviewers mention!!Just started giving me messages "no disc", when there were clearly discs inside.By then it was too late for the return, plus it was a gift after all....I guess I kept hoping it will somehow "get better", since the friend, who gave me the CD player as a gift, really liked Onkyo, and trusted the quality of the brand, so I did not want to get rid of his gift 'just like that'.WOW!! How sweetly naive both of us were!! (of course it never 'got better', on the contrary, within about 10 months it stopped reading all of the discs altogether!!)...I just did not want to have to deal with it, so I never even attempted to call the customer support... which turns out to have been pretty smart thing to do. As I am now reading all these 1-star reviews I am glad I did not, since it obviously saved me lot more grief, frustration and wasted time on the phone with nothing to show for in the end anyway...Seeing just how blatantly indifferent attitude the company has toward taking care of their consumers is scandalous and reading all these reviews about it actually feels pretty appalling...But it is utterly incomprehensible to me, how a product, that is clearly so flawed and defective as this one, can STILL BE ON THE MARKET?! after all those years of complaints??... and that's why I am writing a review today, three years later after I threw the thing away.I was browsing Amazon electronics the other day, and just stumbled across this unit, and was completely shocked to see it is STILL being sold!! Unbelievable!!Yes, it MIGHT BE a decent "quality audio" player - IF you manage to NOT get a lemon...Going by reviews on here, there is about one out of two chances of that happening, and in most cases the owners never got money back, just the product exchange if they were lucky... and some of those replacement units STILL turned out to be rejects...So even though it has been stated in many different ways, let me repeat it once again:There is roughly 50/50 chance that your unit will be useless within several weeks to several months after purchase, and most likely you will not have your money refunded.Why not just take the two benjis (the $100 dollar bills), and use them to light up a cigarette? or a fireplace?It will be more fun, and definitely less time-consuming and aggravating, than shopping for this thing, unpacking it, setting it up, and taking it to the dumpster shortly thereafter.(I am still a bit peeved... can you tell? :)
I bought the highly recommended WRT54G last March. It has been an excellent router, but "stick it to ya" is the quality of customer aftercare! Today I needed to reinstall it on my iBook and called Tech Support as previously instructed. Because my warranty had run out, I was told I had to buy $29.99 Support for the incident or $39.99 for 6 months. NO CD HAD BEEN INCLUDED AND I WAS TOLD THAT I DIDN'T NEED ONE when I called upon delivery from Amazon last March! BOTH Amazon and LinkSys told me that! The first response I was given was that LinkSys could not help that I had not gotten a CD. After many minutes of being put on hold and wrangling over this, I had to raise my BP and my voice to get instructions as to where I could find guidance to reinstall. It is on their web site; it is a download. Getting that info was like pulling teeth! The Router is the first and last LinkSys product I will buy or even consider! LinkSys is going to go out of business if they keep up the "lies ' n lines!" It is not the employees' faults - it is LinkSys Policy!!!!!!
Good news is that I Saved my Disk Partition before loading ANY Hawking S/W because I couldnt wait to get rid of all my Hawking S/W. After spending many hours trying to get this Print Server to work I gave up... Returning this today!You would think that Hawking would do something with their poor documentation / install after all the terrible comments about install on this product. Did they ever test this install?Never going to buy another Hawking product!
Please! Please! Please! Don't be a total "Dumas" and believe the in-store Sales-Hole hyping these over-priced, do nothing extra cables!! These shameless in-store thieves know that you'll be spending some serious coin on your new flat-panel, so whats another hundred+ for some bogus cable if you think you'll be getting a better picture?? NOT!! It's common knowledge by those in-the-know, that measureable lab tests using an oscilloscope show ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE in signal, picture or audio quality between these cables and the ten buck or less generic brand cables on Amazon.com, [...] etc. This was both professionally tested as well as being measured/demonstrated by an engineer on a recent expose' on FOX13 News in Tampa, FL. Still not sure?? Consumer Reports Magazine also recently conducted their own extensive, independent lab tests on these cables and came to the exact same conclusion: No difference what-so-fricken-ever; even at a full 1080p HD resolution and to NOT waste your money on them!! If you go to their website and you are a member, just search for their report and you can see the report for yourself. Keep in mind that all this cable has to do is transfer data only; (not high power, like a loud speaker) so any reasonably good conductor would work just fine just to transmit a data signal - regardless of the resolution. So, either it works or doesn't work at all - there is NO middle ground!! Furthermore, if the cable really made that much of a difference, don't you think that the Manufacturer would either include the cable in the box or mention that in the set-up instructions?? I have tried several brands of HDMI cables, doing brand-blind tests and could never see or hear any difference of any kind!! EVER!! Don't be a total "Dumas" and fall for the BS!! I hope this clears up any myths regarding so called "high end" cables. Don't believe me??? Humor me; and try it yourself: ask the in-store Sales-Hole to let you compare an inexpensive HDMI cable and the Monster "scam" cable side-by-side, so you can see that "HUGE" differnce (NOT!) that he's telling you about. (Then, watch for the lump in his throat and listen carefully, as he craps his pants, knowing he's about to be proven WRONG!) You'll be glad you did... use the money you save to buy some nice Blu-Ray movies instead!! Bob-OH! OUT!!!Review update Feb. 2012: Since I wrote this review a while back, the price of the "Monster-Profit" cables have dropped about 75% from what they were just a few years back. So, I guess they realized they just can't continue hosing the the American consumer anymore. You can still find decent HDMI cables for under ten clams at retail stores and online; typically, for about five clams or less - CompUSA/Tiger also recently (Feb., 2012) had them for "free after rebate".
The quality of this cable sucks. If they are going to make a 100FT cable they need to make it with some kind of amplifier. Don't purchase this cable if you want to be able to actually read text. I regret buying this cable.
I purchased this bag based on the generally positive reviews, but I feel misled. The bag has little padding. The bottom has no padding at all. While there are several side pockets, the general layout of everything is strange. I bought it for a Canon S5 IS but I won't be using it. I'd return it, but the market place vendor only does returns if they send the wrong item. Always check the return policy. If you are looking for a good case for a Canon S5 IS or similar camera try the Lowepro Rezo 110. I got one and I'm happy with it.Lowepro Rezo 110 AW Camera Bag
At least the last reviewer's set worked for a while. Got mine out of the box and the thing would not work at all. The power supply lit and made an annoying high pitched hum but nothing more. The way the manual is written in poorly translated English reminds me of the electronic junk I used to buy as a teenager at flea markets. Think I'll try a name brand I recognize next time.
I bought this camera for my wife 2 years ago (i.e.,Jul 2007.) I liked the camera and my wife did as well. The camera was seldom used and looked brand new when it quit (never dropped, wet or dusty & kept in soft case when not in use.) The lens stuck in the out position and nothing I tried would make it return, it quit taking pictures as well. The repair price was $80 plus S/H to Kodak and $91 plus S/H to an independent repair place. Except for the durability issue the camera was the best one we had. Sad to say Kodak may be the best brand around but it's another brand for me. Durability is the number one priority for me since my pockets are not full of cash.
No display or ability to program out of the box. This is the second poor quality Midland SAME receiver I've had, and the last. I suggest looking at alternative brands.
I bought the Koss CD/MP3 player on sale at Target (...) and it plays CDs and CD-Rs just fine the 45 second skip is great but with an MP3 disk it is very tempermental. It says it has been tested with 99 MP3 tracks on a CD and I have only gotten it to work with 50 MP3s and when I use the 50 MP3 disk it starts up and works maybe one out of ten attempts. I am returning it and I recommend spending a few extra bucks to get one that works. If you are not using it to listen to MP3s it is not bad.
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.
This bag looks lot better that it really is.The inside look and feel cheap. Hard to organise because the inside divisions are small. It is very hard to handle when you whant to get something from the main divisions. The key chain holder from the picture is missing.I don' t recommend it.
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.
After spending hours trying to connect, I finally called tech support and after spending 40 minutes with them, I was told that my ISP was incompatible. However, my ISP said that other customers could use Linksys with no problem.
I really wish these sounded better, because their good points: extremely comfortable, lots of bass, blocking out exterior sound, are very nice, but ultimately, they just don't sound good. While the bass is much deeper than I thought possible, the overall sound is disappointing, appalling even, depending on what kind of music I'm listening to. The biggest problem is that the mid range is very muddy and indistinct, partly because that excessive and sloppy bass totally overwhelms the lower half of the spectrum. But even if the bass wasn't obscuring everything, the mid range wouldn't sound very good anyway. It's not clean or tight. Treble is all right. If you like to feel thumping bass in your head without wearing huge dj/recording engineer headphones, and/or listen to your music only on the subway or on planes, these might work for you, but if you want to hear all the elements and nuances of your music, definitely get something else.
The telescoping legs are similar to an umbrella in that they have a little pin that snaps into place, and like an unbrella, only have one legnth that is locked into place, so you have a mini-tripod or full height. That would be fine, except the pins are cheap s$*! and broke on me, making it so one leg would not lock.Don't buy this product, go with the independantly locking legs. For how much this cost, it should be of higher quality.
I have been eyeing these for over a year. I took the plunge on black Friday when the price was about sixty bucks including shipping. I would never pay more than that for these. 155...seriously? Not nearly worth it.Cons:1) The ever-present hiss can be really annoying. Even if you have the volume turned way up on whatever is feeding your receiver, sit two feet away with nothing else around, it's still there.2) The sound is just so-so. Not nearly what I expected...practically no bass at all3) Not as comfortable as I expected either. Minimally adjustable, still makes the edges of the ears sore with extended use and is it asking too much to have a slight angle at the top? These are shaped for a frankenstein head!4) Cheap plastic for the most part. If the base is not mounted, it's easy to have it go flying off the table if the cord gets accidentally pulled.5) Distance claims are a joke. I can barely get 20 feet without losing some signal.Pros:1) Cheap price for a great brand, if you get it 'em on sale2) Very user friendly...just plug and listen3) Rechargeable AAA batteries and long life when fully charged4) Extra accessories included to use with 3.5 mm headphone jacks, RCA jacks, etc5) Easy controls right on the headphonesOverall...disappointing and over-hyped IMHO! sixty bucks is a fair price, one-fifty...outrageous! At that price, save up a little more and go for digital or bluetooth.
I would strongly recommend that you do not purchase this printer. While the quality of print is good, it goes through black ink cartridges ($12 a pop) at about 1 every 2 weeks. Besides the cost--this is really a pain in the behind since it doesn't give you any warning; it just stops printing and tells you in replace the cartridge before it will print again.
JUST LIKE SEVERAL OTHERS I BOUGHT THIS CAMCORDER WHEN IT FIRST CAME ON THE MARKET. MINE WAS PURCHASED IN DEC. 2004. IT WORKED FINE UNTIL JUNE OF THIS YEAR. AFTER SPENDING CLOSE TO AN HOUR ON THE PHONE WITH SONY'S REPAIR DEPT. I FOUND OUT IT WILL COST $211 TO REPAIR, AND I ONLY GET A 90 DAY GUARANTEE ON THAT. MY CAMCORDER JUST STOPPED WORKING, PERIOD! FOR NO REASON AT ALL, THE LCD SCREEN WAS THE FIRST THING THAT WENT, THEN IT WOULD NOT CHARGE, THEN IT WOULD NOT EVEN POWER ON!! THIS CAMERA HAS NEVER BEEN DROPPED, HIT, NEVER WET, NEVER USED OUTSIDE IN RAIN OR SNOW ETC; THIS IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF $800 I HAVE EVER SEEN, AND IT'S OBVIOUS FROM THE OTHER OPINIONS I HAVE READ, I'M NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO HAVE GOTTEN THE ROYAL SHAFT FROM SONY. MY NEXT LETTER WILL BE TO SONY. SO ANYBODY AND EVERYBODY, PLEASE, PLEASE, DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING MADE BY SONY!!!!
I did not have the good experience with this product that the other reviewer had. I couldn't get my ipod onto the dock without taking the case off. And the case if very difficult to put on and take off, because of the "skin-tight" rubber material that doesnt stretch very well. Very disappointed, bit it did look cute and protect OK while it was on.
What can you say about CD cases? These would be adequate....if they hadn't arrived damaged. Whoever does the packing for Amazon should learn that a single sheet of brown paper will NOT prevent shipping damage. A little bubble wrap may be more expensive, but it would have prevented my returning this order for a refund.
I was interested in this item as the Lenovo part is much more expensive. I contacted the seller, and they said:"Sir:Hi. It is an aftermarket caddy. It is not genuine but it has the specifications of an OEM caddy. Some of the buyers purchased this caddy just to find out that it is not compatible with their laptop model. It is better if they send us message (give their laptop model) before buying because it might not be the one they need. Thank you.Syrah"It may be a fine item, but the listing has the Lenovo part number and says "by Lenovo", which seems misleading.
***Edit (1/09/10): the right earbud decided to stop working. Sometimes if I pull on the chord the right way it'll go back, but only if I keep holding it that way. W t F!These earphones are good for their price, but I've owned the typical iPod earphones and some cheap Sony and they fit better in my ear.Sometimes I would get them to fit in real tight and the sound would be flawless and amazing in your head, but then they start to irritate my ears and make them sore. I absolutely have to get them out.Usually, I would just put them in my ears loosely, because of the above situation is not desired for too long, but I put them in enough that it felt still and the sound was good (not great unless you turn it up). When I would walk a little and kind of pull on the cord, it would instantly fall out! They slip right off. It's really frustrating.My roommate once told me that when your ear buds are stimulated by sound, they liquidate the ear wax in your ears and that's why you shouldn't share earphones. With these, you are putting them further in your ear and ear wax always manages to get onto them. You should clean them off or change the rubber things frequently, but the hole in the middle probably still gets that stuff up in it. :\ GROSSSSI only bought these because they were cheap and my earphones always break. I haven't ran into any problems yet other than those, and they still bother my ears from time to time. I think you should consider the above.
Just as another reviewer said, the soft pads on the actual ear part just completely fell apart right after I took them off for the first time. I had them on for about thirty seconds just to see how good the sound is and the pads just came apart. I will obviously be returning these and looking for other headphones without the pads. I used to have another pair of Aiwa headphones that didn't come with the pads and actually had rubber around the ear part, which was a LOT better than the pads, but I have been having a tough time finding them.Anyway, the sound is good though, really strong bass, but I don't know how long the good sound will last since I'm going to return these headphones. It's probably not worth the risk with the pads though, so I would avoid. I'm giving two stars simply because the sound is good, but the quality is poor aesthetically.
Terrible Product, drivers dont install properly, works when it wants to. Dont waste your money, just buy a PCIE Card with port you need
I just get this remote today and could not find any instruction and try every possible wau to make it work without success.I changed the battery i tried from all angle but it seems like i got bad one
I saw, ordered, tried it, and returned it. I'd say more, but the product isn't worth it.
love the compactness and stylish look of this printer.initial quality of the print out is comparable to regular photo prints or perhaps even better. compact flash drive built in is absolutely convinient.However... after putting print picture on my friz door for 2 month. skin tone color has changed to completely green and other colors faded to dark purple. it wasn't exposed to direct sunlight neither. other pictures all suffered discoloration after 2 month. even the ones that were kept well in a frame. it was all printed on premiere papers that came with the printer.is this the limitation of inkjet technology everyone already aknowledged prior to purchasing? or am I the only one suffering from discolorization and fade?
I started out purchasing the Cannon 450, when I took it home it would not print, I then returned the printer to the store and we tested a second, and it would not print. I then upgraded for more money to the S520. While it does print, the text is smeared, faded, and illegable, while the test color prints are ok. The Customer Service is a long Distance Phone Call to talk to a tech, the documentation is poor. THIS IS A DO NOT BUY product
Well, quick delivery..works..but if you aren't using a tv with 1080 static specs will appear. So only get it if you have the right tv.
I have used many TDK DVDs in the past and never had the problems I did with this spindle. When I came up with my 3rd bad DVD I thought at first I might have got a bad batch. Then I saw another review about these disks actually being made by Ritek - that reviewer is correct when I go to burn the manufacturer shows up as Ritek. Ritek is a brand I had many problems with in the past as well and I have learned to stay away from unless I don't mind throwing out about 5-10% of the disks.
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.
I usually buy Canon replacement cartridges but I wanted to try a compatible brand because of the price. After placing the cartridges in the printer I had to run the clean heads twice. I've had the printer for over 2 years and I only had to do this once before. The color is not as bold so I'm going to stick with Canon the next time I need ink.
We received three different moniters at our baby shower and decided on this one. We did not set it up until the baby was born, otherwise, we would have known how horrible this product was. You cannot hear the baby over the static. It is so loud, it is nearly impossible to get to sleep at night. If my husband wouldn't have thrown out the box to this product, it would be returned back to the store ASAP. Please, do not leave the safety of your new baby in the hands of this horrible, full of loud static, product!!!
I am very disappointed having spent $600 for two of them about 6 months ago. It no longer works. I am looking at alternatives, like D-Link's product. It was not the greatest product, but we loved the experience.5-Feb-2008The Company is currently in a dispute with its largest customer over the payment of significant monies which the Company believes are owed to it. The customer's refusal to pay such monies has contributed to a shortfall in the operating cash available to the Company to continue operations. Accordingly, on January 30, 2008, the Company shut down its operations as a first step to winding down its business, which will occur if the Company is not able to secure payment of the monies believed to be owed and/or new financing. The Company continues to explore potential financing opportunities and is also pursuing legal recourse against the customer. The Company would intend to resume operations if it can obtain financing or payment of the monies believed to be owed in a timely manner. Without such financing or the payment of monies believed to be owed, however, the Company will continue its plan to wind down the business.
Sound is just OK. The big problem for me is that the earbuds fall out with any activity.If you use these while doing anything atheletic, forget about it. They fall outto easily...
bought this for my daughters room when she was born she is now 18 months old and the cd player is no longer working you can get the same quality for less than this. i would not recommend this product to a friend.
The only thing these "cloths" might be good for is invisible dust that could just as easily be blown off ... certainly not smudges, because they are dry and slightly abrasive and if you apply any pressure at all they will scratch your CD. Forget about any kind of "cleaning" with them! Also, the name is misleading. They are not "cloths", the texture is actually similar to a Bounce dryer sheet -- and who would try to clean a CD with one of those?
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.
We could not get this unit to work with windows 7 on our Dell lamptop. The help desk was of no help
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.
It says that it can play CD-R/RW but the R/RW has to be Audio meaning you can have a lot of tracks on one CD. I bought mine at Best Buy thinking I could replace my old CD player which skips tracks. When I could play it and have no sound I contacted Sony about the problem and they told me that it can play CD-R/RW if only it's Audio. That was a waste of my money buying this stupid thing when all my CDR/RW's are MP3's. I'll make sure the next CD player I buy is able to play CD-R/RW.
Killer NIC's are a scam and do the exact same thing as regular gigabit NIC's.Throttling and prioritizing packets.Many review sites including tomshardware have concluded that there is absolutely no difference between Bigfoots Killer NIC's and regular industry standard NIC's.Research it yourself before your buy. Spend that money on a GPU or a CPU (something that WILL impact performance).It's a scam.
I bought it assuming that it would play SVCD but it does not! It will not play any SVCD's that are burned by NERO or Direct CD software...it keeps getting me a "Not Valid Disk" error message. Somehow it can't read the SVCD, don't know why. Other people who bought this said that it's the same error message that they get. APEX's description of this DVD player is misleading though. The manual doesn't say that it supports SVCD.Which is true? It will play burned VCD's but sometimes it will make a loud squeal noise and no sound will come out. Tested the progressive scan on my 65" HDTV and the picture quality was good but there were't any significant changes from my regular RCA DVD player. Yes, I used the component video output and you still can't see the difference. The menu selections are kind of hard to read & get used to...just poor outdated menu setups. Don't know how long this DVD player will last cuz this is my first APEX. This is going back to Amazon. instead. It's a good bargain for the price but if you're looking for a DVD player that will play anything you put in then look some where else. Maybe looking to buy JVC or Pioneer brands.
We bought a Nomad II MG as a Christmas gift.Unfortunately, we received a defective unit.Creative Labs had us send in the docking station only, and then when that came back unrepaired...they had us send in the entire unit.But at least Creative said they would expedite the second repair and send us better headphones or memory to make up for the two repair attempts and shipping costs.That second repair was at the end of Febuary.Today, April 24, 2001 we were finally told that the unit will ship back to us. 4 months and $36.00 in shipping later, we hopefully will get a working MP3 player.Creative Customer however reneged on their promises to send better headphones or memory.I am disappointed with this level of warranty and customer service...and will not make my Creative Labs product my first choice in the future.
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!!!
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 loved this radio until about 86 days into it. The hardware stopped working. It would freeze up during the boot process. Fortunetely it broke within the 90 day waranty. They sent me a new one within 2 weeks. 90 days later I got THE EXACT SAME FAILURE!! Their hardware is crap!!!
With a webcam you normally do not need the best video quality, but rather an acceptable frame rate for applications such as video recording, video conferencing, etc.The Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro proved to be a major dissapointment in the performance deparment. Installation was smooth but I was shocked to see how slow my image was updated (less than 1 FPS at 320x240). This is similar to what other reviewers have stated.I currently own an Intel PC Camera which I have had for approximately 4 years and it has considerably less latency when compared to the Creative webcam. It works fine and has no problems, but I wanted to try a new camera and experience possible advances in the cheap webcam market.Another feature I did not like about the camera is that it is quite light and requires careful placement, however the tri-leg stand is very convenient and makes up for it.Finally, I may not be doing justice to the Creative Camera because I only used it for 15 minutes and immediately made my mind I would return it due to the very slow frame rate. Since my main use for a webcam is video conferencing this was truly unnacceptable.
I feel that it is just way too much money for what you get. I own a lot of professional (Canon) equipment and gladly paid the price because they are the best things out there. But it makes little sense to market a marginal product and still expect to command a high price.I have the S80. No complaint there. The leather case was just way too tight, which invites a fumble as you try to pull out the camera. The flap issue is an issue. The neck chain is a bit short, and similar and better items can be had for a lower price. If you shop around you can also find the Li battery for less.I'm not upset, but just disappointed with what I got for the price.
I bought the Coolpix 4600 camera for my daughter for Christmas. It worked fairly well for the first year. A week after the warranty was up, the camera would no longer turn on. Doing a search on the web, I found it is a common problem with this camera. Buyer Beware!
I saved for months and months for this camera and when the time came to buy it, I obviously did and I was really happy with it. That is, until my photography skills started to develop.The shutter speed is so slow it made me go nuts when taking pictures for sports or birthday parties. When using flash, there's at least a 13 second delay until you can take another picture. Even on the Museum setting, it's still slow, and images come out grainy. Indoor pictures come out horrible for this camera.Usually, outdoor pictures come out really well on this camera, so no complaints there. However, on the night setting, there's usually a flash involved, and then objects that are foreground, like trees (when you're trying to capture the sky), are light and vivid, and all that you get of the sky is dark nothingness.The fireworks setting is amazing for New Years' Eve and 4th of July fireworks, but the delay is more nerve-wracking when taking pictures of fireworks because of the pace.Just recently, I turned on my camera (after a year and a half of having it), and all I saw was white. I turned the setting dial to Set Up; I saw white. I took a picture, and it flashed but all I saw on the screen was white. I plugged in the USB cord to the side of the camera and the pictures I took while it was white were all solid black, white, or, uh, PINK (of all colors). I'm looking into a better camera, and wondering how I can fix this.The 'corrected red eye' Isn't really true. I had to correct various cases of red eye in IrfanView.Overall, if you're serious about taking pictures, don't buy this camera. Ever. At all. If you just want something for vacations, or Birthday parties lacking children, go for it, but don't expect alot out of it.Melissa G. Kreider
It works, but it almost seems that this is coincidental. This is not an uncommon trait for fans, I have found, regardless of make and model. The plastic parts require trimming to get them to fit. The telescoping bushing is irreversibly jammed. At least it's pretty inexpensive. I would be willing to pay more for higher quality, but as I've said, these problems seem to be universal--of the three fans I have bought over the last several years, every single one has had material defects, and one developed an electrical problem which forced me to throw it away.
I could sum this DVD &quot;player&quot; in one word, but I think it deserves three.....HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!I would have gotten more and longer enjoyment out of setting my dollars on fire. The player was bought as a gift for my dad... first time DVD owner. He had problems with it the first month he had it, but was too embarassed to tell me. He used it about 8 times and the DVD player stopped working. It would spin any of the DVDs. He finally told me a little over 3 months after he had it. I then called APEX knowing it had a 1 year warranty. HA! I tried for 2 days to get through customer service. All I received was a busy signal. When I finally got through (on my dime), I was on hold for 2 hours!! No wonder they don't have an 800 number with all the complaints they must receive.After finally getting through, I was told the year warranty was on PARTS only. The labor wouldn't be included. Neither would the shipping of the product. So when all was said and done, I would be paying just as much to repair their faulty DVD player as I did to buy it initially! Not to mention, customer service was very rude on the phone and offered no alternatives... just an &quot;oh well, what do you want me to do about it?&quot; Uh, maybe stop selling merchandise that is crap. Or at the least back up your equipment.Shame on you APEX. I will never buy a product by this company again. If I could have given a negative score to this product, I would. If I ever hear of a friend wanting to buy something from APEX, I will do everything in my power to steer them away from it. Not only did you lose me as a current and future customer, you lost anyone I may talk to as well.
This system is horrid. Not only have I had problems with it skipping, pausing, and completely freezing, but so has a friend of mine with the same system. I dont recomend this product to anyone unless you dont mind a great movie skipping, pausing out for a second or so, or completely freezing up on you. I personally find it very frustrating. The sound is decent for the little money, but this skipping, pausing, and freezing is enough to make you want to throw your new machine in the trash.
Beware.While this device does connect to the router under XP, it does so at the expense of user switching as well as the welcome screen. To make a bad situation worse, once the setup utility has run for the first time, it expires thereafter, causing "Kill Utility" errors on startup and (occaisionally) on shutdown.All the King's reinstalls and downloads cannot save this defective product.
I bought a Sandisk U3 cruzer micro (SDCZ6-4096) two weeks ago. As I did'nt find how to protect its content with a password (as most U3 devices are supposed to do), I called Sandisk technical support and I was surprised to learn that there is no way to do it unless to encrypt the datas using a special utility installed as a trial only, without to say that it is a totally ineficient, time consuming and painfull way to do it.It is a pity that Sandisk do not provide this feature on any of their U3 flash drives. All other U3 flash drives manufacturers provide built-in password protection and authentication to ensure data and applications cannot be accessed by another user.Memorex, Kingston, pqi, disgo, TwinMos, Verbatin, disk2go, busbi, ExtremeMemory do provide this feature directly from the LaunchPad, most of them are using an integrated version of U-safe utility.How come that only Sandisk do not provide such feature ?During my 2 phone calls at their support, I received the strict minimum politeness and kindness. The employees even admited to not be aware of what their competitors do...I placed an inquiry on their eBox online support system asking if any forthcoming software upgrade will be available with this feature and if it would be possible to install U-safe on their product but I never had any feedback from them.What a shame for Sandisk as a main flash devices manufacturer.Conlcusion: if you plan to protect your U3 flash drive datas, choose any manufacturer except Sandisk.
I bought 3 of these for some new Dell desktops but after hours of very poor "help" from Trendnet tech support (including 3 hangups on me) and one shorted OKI 320 power supply I finally decided to give Trendnet the boot. I bought PCI parallel cards and was up and running in minutes.
I bought this router because it seemed to be a technically superior quality product. It worked fine for about 9 months. After that it would operate with only one computer. The customer support is awful - I couldn't get any - so my only option was to throw it away and buy a new one.
This piece of crap has aggrevated and frustrated me endlessly! It's signal strength is pathetically weak and the audio level is real low. I'd have to turn the FM radio up really loud to hear it very well. Then, when the interference comes in (which it always does), or if you switch to AM or CD, now the car stereo blasts you too loudly because you had to turn it up so high. In cities, outside FM stations make the thing useless almost ALL the time. I finally got so fed up one day I yanked the piece of garbage out of the cig lighter and smashed it to bits. (I was in a bad mood that day, with a serious family illness and all, so that crappy transmitter really was the last straw...)GARBAGE! Don't miss it one bit.
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).
Constantly dropped connections. Quality very low. Do not buy. It's a cool idea, but it just doesn't work.
I purchased this unit from Amazon Brand New, and the first time I plugged it in the unit froze. In order to use the unit, I had to carry a paper clip with me and pull over to reset it everytime it would freeze (which was everytime I used it). I did this for two weeks before I could not take it anymore! I called Magellan (which has an incompetent customer service department) and they told me this is a common problem with the unit, and to return it to the retail store in which I bought it from. I returned the unit to Amazon (hassle free I might add), and they sent me a new one. This unit did not freeze, instead this Magellan 3100 (again Brand New)......did not hold a charge. So, I was able to use the unit about four times until it would not hold a charge anymore and it would not turn on again!!!! Again called Magellan, they were NO help. They told me they would call me back several times and they did not keep their promise. I ended up returning it back to Amazon and this time bought a Garmin Nuvi 200 which is an AWESOME GPS for the price in my opinion! Don't waste your time with this Magellan! I would consider another GPS like Garmin or TomTom!!!!! One more quick note....Amazon's customer service is incredibly accomadating. They are by far the BEST I have ever dealt with! Thank's Amazon!!!!!
I really did not like the product I purchased, the Griffin 9501-TRIPCBL iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black).The sound quality on the product was extremely poor. It sounded like a lot of static was coming through after trying on multiple stations. After a while I just got fed up with it and returned it for a full refund. I expected a lot better from this product and am very dissatisfied with it.
I bought the above product locally. Setup was easy except if you do not have windows. They supplied a setup disk that was faulty. I tried numerous times to get a replacement disk from their office in Texas. You cannot speak directly to a rep, you must leave a message and they will get back to you at their own leisure. I waited over two months for the disk. IT NEVER CAME. This was after I was told it was on its way three times. I never recieved the rebate either. I finally returned it to the local store and got my money back. My advice, don't have any dealings with this company, they will just rip you off.
They came at a price that I couldn't refuse and I got less than my money's worth. The ink bleeds into the paper, and smears as the paper comes out of the printer. My kids couldn't use the printer for homework assignments until I replaced the Amazon cartridge. I ordered 2, so I threw one out unopened. I had to spend the money (again) and buy Epson cartridges. I'll stick with Epson from now on.
I have not even used my new DVD player and already I am disapointed! I have been trying for over a week to contact Apex. They will not respond to my emails (Promised turnaround time is 24 hours) and the phone line is constantly busy. All I am looking for is a rebate form!!
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.
Purchased at SAMs because their demo had great picture & sound. First one had vertical lines. Exchanged it. Second one turned off after two minutes. Returned it for a refund. No more Philips!!
I purchased this calculator for a managerial finance class and it died a month into the semester. I tried resetting it to no avail. I had to purchase another one because I could not go without it for a couple weeks while it was being replaced under warranty. Overall, I was very disappointed and I would not recommend purchasing this calculator unless it is specifically required for a class.
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
The cushion on the cups squishes down so much that the center (speaker area) is in contact with, and presses painfully on, the bones of the ear (as per Rosella Streett's review). I couldn't wear these for 30 minutes without major discomfort. Amazon's return policy is great. Will try the Sony MDR-V6 instead.
I don't know whats worse. the camera or the software... IPview lite software was obviously written by someone that doesn't have a firm grasp of the english language.When I access the camera there's about a 50/50 chance it will even work. Sometimes works sometimes just hangs and needs rebooting. The longest I've got it to run (with motion detection on) is around 24hrs. Dlinks web site is ALMOST as bad as their product. Don't waste your time with this product, spend a few more bucks for the Linksys camera.
I ordered this along with a 3gang wall plate (2 decora and 1 standard switch) and an automatic timer switch and wanted this "blank" to fill the middle switch since I would be consolidating 2 switches into one with the timer switch. After getting this blank, I found it near impossible to fit my Levaton wall plate without a little filing around the corners and top/bottom. Besides that, it causes my wall plate to bow out a little since both switches on the outer ends sit flush. After a run to the local hardware store for something else, I found a Levaton blank for under $3.
Well, a complaint more on the supplier than the product itself. The micro was deffective(like my spelling)... Which isn't a big issue, this stuff just happens. I sent it back, filled out the paper work. then nothing for a couple weeks. so i called. and they refunded my money(i think i got lost in the shuffle). of course i asked them, "why did you do that? i wanted you to send me a new one like the paperwork stated." i never got a response. i suppose it's better then them keeping my money, but customer service is def lacking there.
I bought this camera after my 3-year-old broke my kodak Z700. I loved my Z700, even though it was only 4MP and didn't have a lot of the features the newer cameras have. I figured that buying a newer kodak model and upgrading to 6MP would be a no-brainer, but I was disappointed in 2 major areas. First, the lag time is so slow on the C653, when I took pictures of my kids I rarely got what I was expecting to see. The smile or look that I saw when the flash went was long gone by the time it captures. We experimented with tons of settings and there was no difference. The other disappointing area was low-light picture quality. Anything I shot indoors was grainy except where the flash hit. Every background was grainy. Terrible. Using the low-light settings fixed the problem, but then your subject is blurry because you're not in "Sports" or "Kids" mode anymore (which we used all the time with the Z700 for taking pics of the kids). On my Z700 (which is only $150 now), I could set it and forget it. Set it to "action", and it took perfect pics indoors, or out, moving or stationary. That's what I thought I was getting in the C653, but I was wrong. I ended up returning the camera.
I first saw this at a Circuit City going out of business. When the clerk told me it was $32, I was sure it was a pricing mistake. I bought it, got it home, and immmediately updated to the latest firmware.It locks up, doesn't always boot up when the power button is pressed, sometimes starts quickly, sometimes takes over a minute, buttons sometimes do what they're supposed to, sometimes they don't. Completely unpredictable; I have no idea what to expect every time I turn it on.I'm on my third unit, courtesy of Delphi's 1-year warranty. They've all acted the same. I don't know why I keep returning them; just morbid fascination, I guess, and I figure that if I got burned, then I should cause the manufacturer a bit of trouble as well.On XM's web site this only has a list price of $50, which means very little profit for Delphi, which explains (to me) why they've put so little effort into this device. Lots of features, yes, but with so many performance faults it's just not worth having around. Look for mine on Ebay. Or maybe I'll send it back for another exchange, just for fun. I'll think about it. But I would recommend you steer clear and get a non-Delphi radio.Dave S.
I guess there's a reason these earbuds are so cheap. They were perfectly fine while they lasted. Unfortunately, that was a remarkably short time. Less than three months after they were purchased, in spite of gentle use, one channel went dead. The other channel started blinking in and out the next day. It was a very, very short life and a quick, unceremonious death. In case it's not clear, I'm recommending that you keep shopping, because these earbuds are worthless.
Pros: Great sound quality; very inexpensive; noise-cancellation is fair; reasonably comfortable fit.Cons: Loose connection in the right year. It is consistently softer than the left ear and at times cuts out altogether. From other reviews it sounds like my headphones were the rare bad ones.Warranty: One thing that sold me on this product was the warranty that I had seen people rant and rave about. Be warned. You must pay $6.00 shipping for any warranty replacement. Not much of a warranty if the replacement shipping costs more than the original purchase (including shipping).UPDATE: The right ear cut out altogether after about a month of use. Note, I did not use these when exercising. These were headphones at my desk at work. There was no jolting that might have caused the problem.
Due to the immense success and popularity of the previous H series cameras, and great new features in the H9, we all eagerly looked forward to it.The H9 improves upon the H5 in many ways. There is the tilting display, 15x zoom, 31mm equiv wide angle, nightshot, even a remote control. It uses the same processor (Bionz) as the Sony Alpha DSLR, supports dynamic range and has a complete new menu and control system. Other new features include face detection and predictive autofocus on moving objects, higher ISO performance and faster burst mode.All well and good. But what really matters is the image quality of the camera, and thats where there are some serious issues.The H9 no longer supports 'Fine' or 'Standard' mode of image quality. The option to select image quality is totally missing from the camera. Although the specifications on the original announcement, as well as some Sony websites do mention this as a feature on the camera.The H9 stores 8MP images at 3 bits/pixel compression while the fine mode of H5/H2/H1 stored images at 8 bits/pixel.There also seems to be color blotches, noise reduction smearing and water color effects that shows up in some images causing a lot of details to disappear.The image processor decides on its own when to kick in these horrible effects in any image and usually it happens in the low contrast/light colored areas, like eyebrow or hair of people, grass, building roofs etc.Many early H9 owners have been trying to contact Sony support to find out why the fine picture mode is missing, and if there would be a fix available to this. There has been no answer to this either.Also, in automatic modes, including the scene modes, the H9 will not allow you to set ISO or white balance, and it also seems to adjust color balance in Portrait mode to get the skin tones right. As a result, many indoor images are taken at ISO 400 which shows clear loss of details, and often the white balance/color balance gets it all wrong. Since we can't set these in automatic or scene modes, the only option to consistently shoot good photos is to use one of the manual modes.Many people called Sony without any success because the tech support doesn't even seem to understand the problem.We loved the H series, and it will be a shame to see such an excellent product line suffer due to Image Quality/Noise Reduction/Compression issues.If you are considering to purchase H9, it might be a good idea to visit Sony camera user forums such as the Sony Talk Forum [...] and see what other H9 owners are dealing with.I do own it and I sincerely hope that Sony will release a fix for the Image Quality.Otherwise this is an excellent camera and I will gladly return here to mark it 5 stars once this has been resolved.By the way, the H9's Image Stabilization is much better too.
I would love the ipaqs if I could ever count on them to work. The 5555 is the third ipaq I have owned in the past three years (The company I work for gets them at a great discount, and I don't have to pay for them, which is why I keep getting them)First off, there are many things to love about this pda. The fingerprint recognition is really cool. It works perfectly for me, and I don't have to worry about remembering a password or having it stolen. The integrated bluetooth and 802.11b is an excellent add-on, and hasn't added to the bulk of the device at all. There is a large amount of built-in memory, the display looks beautiful, the battery is swappable, and there are a lot of nice applications built in.What disappoints me with every ipaq is the low reliability. It is so poor that I would never personally spend my own money on one of these devices. I typically have to hit the reset button on my ipaq several times per day, becuase under heavy use the thing will freqently slow down or completely freeze up. You can't blame third party apps for these faults, since I am commonly using the standard features of my ipaq when these faults occur.My first two ipaqs died within about a year of purchase. The first one had a battery go bad, and since it was built into the device I could not swap it myself. The second one just stopped working. I could turn it on, but it basically just gave me a blue screen of death and nothing more.I love what the ipaqs offer, I just wish HP could get their act together and make them work as they're supposed to.
I purchase this keyboard to use with my desktop pc hooked up to my hd tv. After 4 months the trackball stop responding and some keys would stop typing I would have to reconnect key board 3 times a minute. Now it`s been over a year nothing works. During that time period i called customer support over dozen time without any answers or solid response some time it would take a week for them to get back to me. The best answer i got was that i have too much interference. I bougth a isogear keyboard it works like magic never had these sort of problems for over 5 months while adesso had problems after 4 moths.The quality and durability is 1response 1customer service 1battery usage 5I would recommend from my experience to get a bit cheaper isogear rather then this there is a $30 price difference and quality is better...
This printer worked OK for about three years before descending into a series of ink system problems, power supply issues. I was able to get it going several times by trying oddball fixes on the Net (take out the yellow ink, unplug ... ) but have finally had enough. Do a search on the model # and problems and see what you get. Don't even think about this one.
I don't know what to think about their product right now. I purchased a 160 gig version in an older box type that didn't have the on/off switch. It was working excellent! I then purchased a 250 gig version with the on/off switch. So far no problems with the newer one but the older one has just crashed after many many problems. I used it for a couple years and then started to have problems left and right. It was working good until I upgraded to the latest driver then it wouldn't work with two computers, but the newest driver fixed that. At times it would freeze up and I'd have to unplug it and remount it to get it to work. Everytime I would try to back it up to the new netdisk I'd get error messages. Stupid me kept all my pictures, movies, home videos, tax and financial records, and mp3's on it. Then one day....it stopped recognizing it so I installed it in my computer and it said I had to reformat it. I contacted tech support and they said that I could send it in to see if they could fix it. No way not with all those irreplaceable files. I recovered what I could with my erroneous backups and am now trying to see if I can recover the rest without paying over $100 dollars. This was supposed to be my backup, but you have to backup your backup!! I don't think I'm going to buy another one and am reluctant to try another network attached drive.
I had a 40D 24-70L and a 70-200L IS in the pack. After walking around with the pack on for about an hour the zippers peeled open and dumped my gear on the pavement! Fortunately I have insurance to cover the damage. (the enses actually held up very well to the impact but still sustained some damage) I have a small clip for the zippers now to ensure they stay closed until I can replace this POS bag.If your gear is cheap and light then sure use this but back up the zippers with a clip.Bottom line, don't buy this bag.
This item is useless on Windows 7. There are no drivers now. Have not yet tried it yet on a XP. Current Computer did not even recognize this.
This TV takes 4-8 minutes to turn on.Would you wait that long? I have to.Panasonics's service company did not fix it during the service call.The service tech said that if the LIFI bulb is replaced there will be no more factory warranty.Panasonic has yet to replace it.No returned calls. no more service appointments. No ANYTHING.I like the picture and the design otherwise.I have a MS in engineering. I'm not just being picky.Get real 6 minutes average to come on.!?!?
I bought a refurbushed one thinking it was a good deal. It was not. The ipod broke the day after the return window closed. Now I'm stuck with a $140 ipod that has bad hardware. If you are going to get this product I suggest you buy new.
First experience with more than a 4-port hub. This one kept dropping my connection. Had to return it.
for the price its ok, nothing special. is very grainy and real light sensitive. not the best quality in the world. i will just have to pay more the next one i buy to get a better quality. but suited the need for the time being. amazon is great though for timeliness
The subject line says it all, really. Two Units - Same Defect - Crappy Warranty and Customer Service.I purchased this unit when it was new on the market, meaning that it was retailing for over CAD$200. I also bought something I usually never buy - an extended warranty package for 3 years.First unit, after about 3 months, had an interesting error where the LCD screen read "No tracks" (or something similar). When hooked up to my computer, there were no tracks listed yet the memory usage stats were based on what was there before (i.e. if I had 200MB of files saved, there was 200MB used and 56MB free) and nothing could be added or erased.As for settings, when the unit was turned on, I had to set the language and any tuner pre-sets each and every time. Nothing was saved. I did the upgrade thing, making sure I had the latest version of whatever ware (firmware, software, etc) I needed. Still no luck.RIO Customer service was non-existent, with their Email responses being nothing but standard form letters telling me to try things I had already tried. No legitimate response to my Emails were received. I think that's their strategy - make the customer so frustrated that they just HAVE to give up.After getting a replacement unit through the retailer, I enjoyed a trouble free experience for about another year when I came across the same fault as described above. Outside of the original manufacturer warranty, I took it back to the retailer thinking that it would be a simple matter of exchange, thanks to my smart purchase of the extended warranty. To cut a long story short, they attempted to say that I shouldn't have been sold a 3-year warranty on this product and (after much "too bad, buddy, I was sold it and purchased it and therefore you honour it" on my part) they just recently offered to refund me...for the warranty. Unacceptable on my part, though I did say that if they reverse the ENTIRE transaction I will be happy to take store credit and buy myself a new, different, unit.In short, I will never be purchasing a RIO unit again and would certainly suggest people NOT purchase this unit. This particular unit obviously has a design flaw, as I notice that other reviewers have described the exact same problem (and the exact same response from RIO) with this product.
I bought this as an extra AC adapter for my new VAIO laptop computer.The orignal SONY VGP-AC16V7 adapter is 16V 2.2A whereas this one is 15-24V 4.3A.The higher amps is what worries me the most, and I'm very reluctant to plug into my $2000 laptop.
While this product has been advertised as "simple" and "easy-to-use", it is actually slow, buggy, and completely useless. I purchased this so that I could burn DVD's from the video I record with my Canon ZR200 digital video camera. I've encountered nothing but problems and frustration with it. First of all, the USB connection from the product will simply disappear while I am capturing video (and this is after the 10.5.2 version is installed). Then, if I get lucky and am able to capture any video, the DVD creation fails every time. Of course there is no error message or troubleshooting information to explain why the DVD creation fails. This isn't to mention the extreme slowness of the application. Do yourself a favor and do not buy this piece of junk.
Calling oneself an &quot;audiophile&quot; and claiming that Bose Speakers are deserving of that title is a bit like calling yourself a auto fanatic and championing Yugo's.Honestly, anyone in the audio industry of any high or mid end status is normally reviewed or advertises in a few well know publications like Stereophile, Absolute Audio etc (you can in fact find these magazines in Amazon.com!). What you won't find in Stereophile, AA etc are articles on Bose, ads from Bose etc. They just aren't taken seriously in the audio industry except as a huge vendor of mediocre quality gear. To say otherwise is naive and not factual.Instead of Bose, try the Senhessier offered here on Amazon. The build quality fine, but more importantly sound quality if better. Oh, and real audio engineers and &quot;audiophiles&quot; will respect you.
Purchased this because it said "Toshiba" and not "replacement," thinking I was getting genuine Toshiba part. This is misleading, since it is the exact same battery as the one sold on Amazon for half the price, listed as a replacement. They are both generic substitutes for the Toshiba battery. To make matters worse, this battery did not charge up properly, or hold the charge.
This must be run on the same electrical loop as the doorbell. This is *not* wireless. As other reviews have pointed out, if it is on a different electrical loop, it will not work. It works fine otherwise, but if I'm putting in an intercom, it means that I'm physically away from the door and most likely on a different loop.The manual even defines wireless as "using airwaves to transmit information, or existing electrical system." I really doubt this is how most people see wireless. I can't imagine needing to be on the same loop to use my WiFi router.
Bought this for the multi-function capability. I did like the way it produced pdf's directly from the scanner, however had numerous problems with the software.As a printer the quality was fine, it just uses a lot of ink (if you skimp and try and make the cartridge's last a long time they "expire" and need to be replaced whether they are full or not).About a week ago I started getting the message that the ink pump was not working, now it is stuck in a powercycling loop (tries to start, shuts down, tries to start, shuts down, etc).Customer service has been less than helpful to put it nicely.In under a year of very light home use, it is now nothing but a large paperweight that makes printer startup noises over and over if plugged in.
CONS:1. keeps freezing up and crashing: they should incorporate an off switch, such a pain to have to wait for the battery to discharge!2. takes such a long time to connect to itunes then even more time for it to sync3. file conversion to ipod video is neither simple nor quick - you have to wait wait wait and be very patient4. scratches easily, too easily5. compared to my other ipods, shuffle, mini, nano and 30gb, a bit too bulky6. most things necessary come as extras and therefore extra costs: av connections cables, necessary protection case, radio etc...PROS:1. gorgeous to look at: people who don't have it will be envious2. for it's size video is good once you have finally finished with the time consuming conversion3. sound is goodIn sum, it's ok but i'm giving it 2 stars instead of 3 because it keeps hanging. They need to work on the hardware and software - and remove all the incompatibility with other files - everyone knows how to work around it anyway - you guys just cause your users a lot of irritaion!
doesnt serve any purpose - in fact may cause you to drop the camera more often.
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.
These look well made and do not hurt my ears (soft rubber/plastic), only problem is that the ear buds keep falling out of my ears or the shift and I can hardly hear them. I'm sure they would work just fine if I were listening to them on a plane or any other place where one would be stationary. However, if you need to move around, don't count on these.
This would be a great item if it weren't for a couple of things:A) In order to fit 360 discs in here, you sacrifice the disc itself. The way the slots are configured (there are top and bottom slots on each page) scratches the hell out of discs unless you're using it for 180.B) If you are using it for 360 discs, and can get past the fact that it'll scar your discs for life--the top slots completely cover the disc and make it impossible to know what it is without pulling it out.I am very unhappy with this and they should make it known on the product page that it isn't ideal for 360 discs. It's a variation of false advertising. Something this pricey with credentials so bloated should be the picture of excellence.Needless to say, I'm sending mine back ASAP!
I ordered this item under the impession it would work like all my other wireless devices. The concept is great but the interference is unbearable.
After much research on technical sites, it appears I am not the only one with problems with this device.It worked fine for about a year, then poof. It is not accessible and my backup data is lost unless I want to pay big bucks to a recovery business.
these things were great, for the first two weeks. two weeks into owning the earbuds, i tried to take them out of my cd player. the small metal part that inserts into the player broke off in there, and was impossible to get out (even with krazy glue!). I ended up having to toss the player.
I have been a loyal Toshiba buyer, but, no more! After extensively reviewing this combo unit at several web sites including the Toshiba corporate site, I decided to purchase it. I was excited that I was able to tie the unit into my audio reciever. I was disappointed to find that this model does not come with a multibrand remote. It is advertied by Toshiba as having a mulitbrand remote (to control other brand tv's and so fourth) but it does not. The remote only works the unit itself it will not control my Toshiba TV or any other brand TV for that matter. My 8 year old Hitachi VCR even came with a multibrand remote. I questioned Toshiba customer support and they were rude and directed me to their web site's disclaimer about not being responsible for changes in fetures from advertised product, bla bla bla. I am all done with Toshiba. I will be returning this for a Sony that actually has this feature.
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 bought this product about 2 months go... It was working perfectly fine. But now it stopped working. I would like some after service/exchange for a new product.
I bought this for myself thinking that it would be good for the money. But I was disapointed when it stoped worked within a month os use. It gut my dvd's stuck in there and wouldn't come out and if it did it erased what I had recorded. After that the timer wouldn't work on the m-f timings so I had to set it one each day that I wanted it to record sometimes it wouldn't record at all. I would say to anybody that wants to buy this to not because it is nothing but [...].
Two days after I got it stopped working. I am out 70 dollars. Instead of watching movies I have a very big paper weight
This U3 stuff is total BS. It's absolutely incredible that any company puts software on a device, runs it on your computer without asking you, and makes it this difficult to uninstall. I didn't realize that this was how it worked before I bought it, but this is the last thing I ever get from SanDisk.
A copy of this letter was sent to Palm Inc.I have owned 2 Palm handheld units in the past 3 years. The first was a IIIxe and it performed great until I dropped it 2 years later. The second unit, a M505 that I purchased May of 2001, is as of December 2001 dead. I find this to be completely unacceptable. I paid... for a second PDA instead of buying a Handspring, which was cheaper, because I trusted the Palm name and because of the positive experience I had with my first unit.My current palm died on me after 6 months and it took an entire month to get someone to successfully assist me with the problem. The problem was that the unit just stopped hot syncing one day. There was no damage to the unit it just wouldn't sync. I tried everything and it still wouldn't work. I was not informed until today that the entire line of M505's were defective - usually there is a recall on defective products to maintain company dignity. Of course as it appears Palm has no dignity because as I have been told this has happened to numerous consumers and all of them were given refurbished rather than new replacements. As a consumer I am truly disappointed in the customer service I have received from Palm Inc. The chat support is ineffective, the email support is better but response time is ridiculously long and still does not resolve anything.I am not happy to complain about a product that I have been unable to live without for the last 3 years, but now being forced to replace my Palm with a refurbished one, it has hit me that a PDA is only as good as the service guarantee behind it. Going forward I will not recommend Palm products to family and friends as I have been doing up until now. I do not wish this type of disservice on anyone and I definitely don't want to personally deal with it again.
Sony Omnidirectional Microphone is smaller than usual one, its sound is so little whenever and whatever I adjust it to. It makes me so upset. It sucks. Don't buy it. Don't use it. It is made in china. I want to send it back to the seller for a refund or exchange of other kinds of microphone. Please help me solve it.
There are two ways to review these headphones. One is looking at the quality of the sound these produce. For the price, I haven't heard much better.The other merit to judge these headphones is the quality of "crap"manship. My first pair crapped out in a month. I might have been a little rough on them, but I didn't use them as a bungie cord. Warranty was good and they sent me a new pair. Then those broke. Once again warranty replaced them. So I've had my current pair for about a year. I use them casually and carefully. (I have a pair of Panasonic Ear buds that I can actually use in a daily manner. They were made to handle today's life. The only thing with the Panasonic Earbuds, is that the cord is 6 feet long! I don't need to be able to roam around the house without moving my iPod.)Then today I am listening to them. Someone starts talking to me and I pull them out of my ears. When I go to put them back, the right ears isn't working AGAIN!!!!!!!Time to call Sony and yell at someone just loud enough to get a new pair. As long as Sony keeps replacing them, these are the greatest headphones ever!
I hate this product. I'm used to regular Sony headphones that hang outside my ears. This goes into the ear, and in an effort to block out external noise gives TONS of internal feedback. So when I'm on the treadmill I hear every breath I take louder than the music I'm trying to listen to, and each time I cough or sneeze it's really horrible. I would return the product, but decided it's not worth the effort.
This box is a little dissappointing in that the metal is so thin that the box will twist and the latch comes open. I expected a more substantial construction for $25 bucks. The slide holder insert is very cheap thin plastic, and the index sheet that came with it is just a loose piece of paper and not attached to the inside of the box top. This is about what I would expect for around $9.95 or so. I'm glad that I did not purchase the double-sided box by the same manufacturer. I can just imagine the lower half falling open and spilling all the slides on the floor.
First of all, there are at least two (2) devices, very different in appearance, that are BOTH called WUSB11. I have, apparently, the one without the fold-out antenna pictured above.The Windows ME drivers for this product caused blue-screen errors on my Vaio PCG-FX210 until I finally removed them. The Windows XP driver doesn't appear to work at all (it recognizes the unit, but won't see any networks.) The XP driver is also unsigned, and the installation instructions tell the hapless user to simply ignore the unsigned driver warnings from XP. Since they've had plenty of time to have the driver qualified by Microsoft, my guess is they just haven't gone to the trouble to make it reliable enough to pass Logo testing.For what it's worth, I've relegated this thing to use on an older machine running Windows 98, and it seems stable enough in that configuration.Maybe the &quot;other&quot; WUSB11 and its drivers are more stable.Scott
Do not let the packaging fool you. Nebbs store advertises this ink using the new HP packaging, but what you get is some old ink expired since 2008.
Company will not answer phone, website does notwork, Police raided them for unlicensed products.My unit died 2 days after Warranty expired.Product CANNOT be repaired..
My Installer looked at it and figured it would not work but did the installation anyway. He had to remove it and i had to spend $75 for a new unit from another company just complete the installation and get the car out the shop.
I bought a pair of these earphones and they simply stopped playing sound out of one earpiece two weeks later.A call to Sony was of course a waste of time, as it can take hours to get through their support process, and at the end of it all you get someone who can't/won't help you.I've had enough of Sony, never buying their crap again.
The watch generally works okay for backpacking and higher altitude hiking (my uses) until it fails. One quirk: The ones I have had always understate the altitude by 100-200 feet after climbing more than a few thousand feet. The error compounds above 10,000 feet even if you adjust the master settings. That I am on watch number five over a 12 years period is the problem: these watches fail sooner rather than later. The plactic that holds the crystal in place will crack and leak under normal use. The watch will get permanently stuck in a setting. The electronics will just go nuts until they fail entirely. Since I have found no better watch brand than Suunto I rely on my Garmin GPS more and more these days. When the one I have dies (and the case is cracking!),that is it.
It was a great flash drive to carry around my keychain but after a month from purchasing it the cap that covered the drive was lost. It is very flimsy and not secured tight. The functionality of it was great but I was really disappointed when the drive just suddenly died on me one day. I thought at first that it could have been my computer but it was the drive. Thank goodness I saved all of my information on my computer before it died or else I would be a very unhappy costumer. My advise is to go with another flash drive. You will run into problems trying to fit in the tight USB drive of your computer due to its design and more than likely will have to purchase another one within a year. Still don't take my word for it? Read other peoples comments and you will see what I am talking about.
eMarker has been discontinued by Sony, here's the noticeThis is to inform you that we will be permanently closing down the eMarker.com service on 9/30/01. You will not be able to access your eMarker.com account after 9/30/01. If you have eMarks that you would like to save, simply print the screens from your eMarks pages. You will only be able to save hard copies of your eMarks information.
I purchased this the other day. It works, but for some reason, I'm not getting a nice clear image from my projector. Aten said they will repair it since nothing they've told me to do works. As far as the connections, ya, some moron put male connections on for the inputs, probably so whoever hooks it up doesn't connect the output cable to an input...simple fix, doesn't cost $40 to cure that problem....you don't need to get extra cable adapters, I paid an extra $12 at the local computer shop for female to female adapters and they work just fine...E. Bina, you really need to relax a bit, all that stress will kill ya. And the adapters may add an extra 1/2-3/4 of an inch to how far the cable sticks out at the switch. Hopefully Aten will find the problem and I'll get the switch back in better working condition. All I care is that it does what it's supposed to do.
I was very excited to purchase this scanner and anxiously awaited it's arrival. It looked cool upon opening it and the scanner itself seems wonderful. However, the PageManager Software that comes along with it is just cumbersome and quirky. I used to have an HP scanner and it's software/tools were way more fluid and intuitive.I have been a graphic artist for more than 5 yrs and this software is just not that good. The options for editing your scan need more in-betweens the default settings make pictures way too dark everytime. I get error messages that there is a corrupt file with the software. I am going to try to re-install. But it was installed on a new pc running Win XP and everything should have been simple... but the complexities have not ended yet.
I used this power surge for two months and it broke. I only had three cords plugged in but it got overheated and does not work anymore. Belkins has a warranty but I have to spend about half the purchase price in shipping to send it back for a new one.It will be costly if it constantly breaks and have to pay for shipping each time. If my replacement breaks again, I will try a different manufacturer.
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.
good product, has a solid feel yet lightweight. excellent storage for electronic stuff. another quality product from case logic, for 15bucks you cant go wrong with this. only problem is, that its NOT made for the Western Digital 250 (wish I read the others reviews first) its too loose probably, 0.5 to an inch vertical gap. just think of the two like shooting a volleyball to a basketball ring.
Here is my chat exchange with HP today....the truncated part of my message asked clearly if the ink in the paper-combo pack was less than the ink in the separate packages.Myra: Welcome to HP Total Care for All-in-One products. My name is Myra. How may I assist you today ?Albert Karel: Hello. This 6180 is my 4th HP printer. As you can see, I am a good customer. In the Staples store I went to purchase ink. I saw two ways: 1) the combination pack with 4x6 paper, and b) the color combo pack plus a separate black cartridge. It seemed that the combination pack was a good value. Staples assured me that the amount of ink was the same as in the second option. I purchased it. Now I read that HP puts much less ink in the same cartridges and that by buying the combination 1 packa ...(truncated)Myra: I understand your concern.Myra: Staples had assured some thing which is not correct.
The mouse is too large for my hand so I cannot use all the features built into it. It has been less than two months since I purchased this item and the scrolling feature is not working well ... if at all. When I try to "scroll down" in my email accounts and my websites, the scroll bar moves down in small "jerks", and the wheel is not much better. Further when I switch users, I must unconnect the USB cable and then reconnect for the mouse to work at all. I am a very frustrated and unhappy "camper" with a problem that I am unsure of what to do. I cannot be efficiently productive with a "misbehaving" mouse. Someone have a suggestion? I do not want to be replacing my mouse everytime I turn around. This is the third one in a year's time.
Never had the chance to try the battery as what I needed was model NP-40 not NP-20. I ordered a battery for a specific camera model as I did not now the battery number at time of purchase. When I contacted the supplier via e-mail I was told that they did not have any NP-40 and that was the end of it. I solved my problem by purchasing the correct battery using the correct model number.
I use this 256M Xd Olympus for my C5050. taking pictures is good and comparable to the 256M compact flash with about half of the price tag. Ater downloaded the pictures to my computer, the card went poopy!!(card error and cannot be able to reformated) I used the same Sandisk card reader as for my compact flash card! I used the other reader (computer built in), well I fried another 64M Xd fujifilm. Performance may be! but reliable, I don't think so. Giving a 2 is too generous !!!
The following statement, from the "Technical Details" section of the product description, is a deceptive claim:"CD player with CD-R/RW MP3 playback and digital AM/FM tuner"The CD player is NOT capable of MP3 playback, and the word "MP3" should be deleted from the statement. The next "Technical Details" statement:"Audio line-in for MP3 players with included cable"...completely describes the MP3 playback capability of this device. To include "MP3" in both statements implies CD-MP3 playback capability, AND audio line-in MP3 capability, which is deceptive.This is not a deception by Sony, as nowhere on the product box is this claim made. The responsibility for the deceptive claim lies with the vendor.
I have a Garmin Nuvi 255W and got this as a replacement car charger, as my previous car-charger broke. When I try to connect this to my GPS and charge it, the GPS screens shows as if it is connected to a laptop through USB. The GPS does not charge, neither does it allow you to view maps/navigate when connected to the charger. (The GPS has no issues, it charges fine using a friend's car charger.) I will try and return this product. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
What you get from these blue-rays is a huge headache, you may need 2 or 3 of them before finally be able to transfer the data/movie, and then came the other chapter, to be lucky enough to have a compatible blue-ray player.
I had these headphones for about a month and was very please with them. The sound is fantastic. However, while useing them, they fell off my desk to the floor and the right headphone broke off. I was shocked that a simple 3' fall would render them useless. Also I agree with other they could use about another 1' of cord lenght. I would recommend them if you can be very carefull with them.
I'm a 10-year trackball user, so I know what I'm speaking about: the Kensington is garbage.I've owned two of these Kensington trackballs--one purchased in 2004, the other in 2007. One I threw out after a few months of frustration. The other sits in a drawer in Japan--after only one month of use. The trackball concept is a great one. The Kensington mouse is not worth the plastic it's made from.The trouble with the Kensington mouse is it fills with lint, making it unresponsive half of the time--and that's a fact. And even when it's clean it slips--what I mean is you will turn the ball and nothing happens. The Logitech marble mouse is twice as good--though not the product it once was (I've owned five Logitech marble mouse since 2001--see my Amazon review).As I said in my Logitech review, the trackball concept is a great one, both for accuracy and ergonomics. Unfortunately, the Kensington, in my experience, doesn't work. And Logitech has dropped the ball, so to speak, on a once great product through inferior outsourcing.That said, a trackball will always outperform a conventional mouse. Would that Logitech would fix the glitches it's marble trackball now has. If you're stuck on a trackball, which you should be, buy the Logitech.
I purchased this computer after owning another HP All-in-one printer. I LOVED my old printer but needed to switch after upgrading computers (the old printer was parallel). I am a bookkeeper and print checks daily. However, this printer would print certain checks but not others. The website didn't address the issue, troubleshooting didn't address it... so I called customer service. They told me that they "were not experts in printing checks" and I would need to purchase a plan for tech support. I don't think so. And not experts in printing checks? Are you for real? It's basic printing! This printer apparently has some "high tech" feature that alerts you when your paper is upside down or not the right size. Therefore, the security features in a check cause the printer to think the check is upside down. You can't print a partial page of checks because it tells you the paper is mismatched. I could live with it if there was a way to override it, but you can't. If you are into basic printing and photo printing, then this would be a good printer. If you do anything more advanced, stay away from it!
Nice, easy to use. BUT you will never be able to find replacement batteries (lithium). I had to call Olympus direct. They want $13.95 each BUT almost $8 for S&amp;H!! If I knew this, I never would have bought the camera. Don't make the same mistake!
Very disappointed in value for the money. I have two sets and the cables on both disintegrated after less than a month of normal (non-strenuous) use! Suggest buying a product from another manufacturer with similar design/sound quality until Sony improves theirs.
Heads up for anyone that is thinking about buying a Pioneer product. I bought the Pioneer AVH-P4000 DVD player for my car and it was the worst thing I could have ever done in my life. This player will NOT work with most IPODS!!! And the ones it does work with, well lets just say NEVER update the IPOD's software. Once you do this, all bets are off. The IPOD will be as useless to you as can be. There's no way to revert back to the old software and Pioneer, in their unyielding wisdom, has decided not to offer firmware updates for their products, or at least the one I got anyways. As you can see where this goes, an updated IPOD can't be recognized by the radio anymore and hence your out of luck. Something tells me we should all file a class action lawsuit against Pioneer for not advising us of this dirty little ploy of theirs. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!
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'm going to start off with the out of the box pros:nice sized screen, simple controls, average 14hr battery life, good price, and pretty good sound.that's about as much as i can tell you for pros based on the fact that i'm stationed in iraq & thanks to the fact that you have to use microsoft's "proprietary software" (isn't that what windows media player is?), i can't load any music on it because it won't install the zune software. it says i need the new updater software (windows geniune advantage) available at microsoft.com, not a problem stateside but kind of hard when you can't go online. it would have been nice to know before i bought it. all the preloaded stuff is nice, but it gets old pretty quick.from the limited usability i have the only cons i've found are: 1) you can't save the quick lists you make on the player, maybe you can when you use the zune software on your computer; 2) there's no auto shut-off or sleep function that i've found.other than that it's a pretty simplified mp3 player with video capabilities (if somewhat limited to wmv) & wifi (should be nice later on once they expand on it). if you want an mp3 player with better extras go with the creative vision or the ipod. if you like it simple and you use a validated "genuine" copy of windows then the zune is for you.
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.
There is a serious design flaw with this camera and it is even acknowledged on the FAQ section of the Sony website. "If there are dust particles floating in the air, they can be illuminated by the strong light of the flash and sometimes appear in a recorded image as white, round glare spots. This symptom tends to occur in low-light environments when using a compact digital camera due to the close proximity of the flash to the lens assembly. However, this is not a malfunction." READ: your low-light pictures will have spots all over them! Sony does not think this is a problem. It is a design flaw.If you are only going to use this camera in full sun, then it is fantastic but seriously, there are many other cameras out there that do a much better job!
This unit never really worked properly from the start. I would get the fearsome little balloon in the bottom right of XP that said "Delayed write failed" fairly often. Then, one day, I plugged it in, and XP would not recognize it at all.Tried in in three different computers (Linux and XP), and still didn't work. Popped out the drive inside, hooked it up to the computer directly via the ATA cable, and the drive works find. So the enclosure was the culprit.Bad.
I am now on my second unit, a replacement of the first from amazon, and I'm experiencing a less severe version of the problem I had with the first unit, but it's similar enough that I consider it a major design flaw and endemic to the model, if not the entire line.I bought it to use via my USB hub like I do with all of my other drives and devices, as I have been doing for years. But using via USB it frequently disconnects or becomes unavailable, and I also frequently get a pop-up message saying I need to reformat the drive before continuing, which of course is ridiculous since doing so would erase all of the data that I painstakingly spent hours loading onto it (after having done so with the first unit that I sent back).It more or less works in Firewire 400 mode, and it's a good thing it had that other option once the USB failed (on both units).I will probably be sending this unit back too. It seems that it's not really made to work via USB as advertised.Yes, I did try going direct to my computer rather than via the hub, with the same result. All other devices work fine through the same USB ports, either direct or via the hub.Oh, and yes, I'm using Windows, but so what? The unit is advertised as being made for both Mac and PC, so I expect it to do so without hassle.Stay away, stay far far away.
I bought a printer - scaner - copier. When I received it, it looked like it was in great shape. It was even in the original box. I went and bought ink cartridges and then tried to scan, worked great, copied, worked great, but no matter what I did I could not get it to print a picture off of my card from my digital camera. I don't know what was wrong. I informed the seller and he refunded my money.
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!
This keypad requires a special program to be loaded so that the numlock on the keypad is unsynchronized with the notebook keyboard. With that program loaded your computer will lock up when you try to run an MS-DOS application. You must then reboot the machine. Unfortunately, I didn't discover this defect until after my 30 day return period had passed. Surprisingly Targus and Kensington have engineered keypads that don't require a separate program to unsynch the keypad numlock from the keyboard. Their keypads work fine under MS-DOS based applications and cost much less.
This product was substandard. In tests the radios were unable to transmit voices, they transmitted so much static you could not hear the other person from 200 ft away. Tried new batteries and still received too much static to hear the other person. Static did not occur on every transmission but did occur in 80% of the trials. We purchased a set of Motorola Talkabouts and have been pleased with their performance.
Bought the MP460 about a year ago, based mostly on Canon's reputation for imaging quality and the online reviews available at the time. I must say I seriously regret having done so.First of all, printed color reproduction with the included profiles is very bad. No matter what I did with either the source image or the driver settings, I could never manage to get accurate colors, tending always towards red, and excessively saturated, contrasty images, which washed out detail in both light and dark areas. Awful if you want to print, say... a sunlit face against foliage, which is a very common thing for me. To top it off, the driver doesn't save your settings, so you have to repeat your adjustments every time you print; it got so annoying and repetitive that I taped the parameters to the side of the printer. Scan quality is decent, nothing spectacular.Second: as many others have mentioned of this and other Canon printers, their engineers seem to be very good... at making products which will stop working a few days after the warranty expires. This is absolutely inexcusable: I can put up with expensive ink cartridges which must be replaced every 50 pages, poor instructions, drivers which show error messages every time the printer is turned on... heck, on a sunny day I might even put up with the crappy print quality, but to have the damn paper feed mechanism die after just one year of use is, quite frankly, intolerable.A serious dissapointment. I'm going back to Epson; my trusty, cheap, 7 year old Stylus Photo R200 still works like the day I bought it. I'd take slightly under-saturated but detailed prints and the occasional paper-grabbing problem over planned obsolescence any day.
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.
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 !!!!
These are uncomfortable, the mic is hard to position, and my seat died after less than 8 months of use. Would not buy again.
Like mentioned in another review, this doesn't work with a Mac...but I have work-arounds so I can deal with it. There are two REAL issues about the PVR-A1 to me: physical design flaws and output. Everything on the PVR-A1 is so nicely made and then there is the select/scroll/volume knob. After lugging this device around the switch got hit a couple of times and *BAM* it either doesn't work at all or it is always switched on and moving the selector at random...not to mention not being able to control volume. This is the weakest hardware link of the whole thing. Second, there isn't any video output, so if you do record anything you can't play it out...unless you use their hokey software converter, but then you still can't hook this up to a TV and play anything. After saying all of this. You get what you pay for and I got this cheap. Better to buy a real, full-featured PVR like a Tivo or MacTV if you want video.
No matter how hard I tried, the keyboard would never sync. The tech support was useless too.
This stand is quite a bit smaller than I'd imagined, and the metal is quite thin. I was expecting something more industrial strength, given its appearance. When assembling the stand, one of the screws would not go in all the way. I forced the nut and ended up punching a hole through the metal. One of the clamps was now loose and hanging, and the stand was no longer mobile. I might as well stack the CPU on a couple of phone books. It went straight in the garbage - not worth the effort to return to Amazon.
I registered for this monitor, and received it as a gift. We loved it at first. But we started having problems with them this past summer,just after my son turned 1. We couldn't use them outside because they got nothing but static and high pitched squealling (and we don't have a satellite like someone else mentioned). Now one of the receivers barely works. The on/off switch, which also controls the sound, doesn't work properly and makes it so we can't even hear our son, no matter how high you turn up the volume. There is some kind of short in the switch and no matter how many times I open it up I can't find it. Now I'm going to have to go out and buy new ones.
A USB hub allows you to plug in more USB devices than you have USB ports for. On a notebook have a very few USB ports and they are close together so if you have numerous USB gadgets you will want a good hub.Most USB hubs share a common flaw. They don't give you enough ports. If I buy a two port hub I use one port on the computer to plug in the hub. (Ports -1). I then plug two devices into the hub (Ports +2). The net gain is ONE PORT. I want at least four on a hub to make it seem worthwhile.Now you are going to say "what about the four port hubs". They usually share the same common flaw because the manufacturer puts the ports so close together that it is very difficult to imagine how you get four devices plugged in, so the four port hub allows you to use only two of the ports which means you get one additional port above if you had no hub at all. Ports -1 Ports +2, net gain is ONE PORT.This particular hub looks promising because it has four ports each facing a different direction. I was so tickled to see it I bought two. Now the bad news.1) The manufacturer was loathe to use any metal or fiberglass. Compared to my previous hub which was almost all plastic, this one feels flimsy and delicate in my hand. And to make sure I notice the delicate nature, the ports are tight. I need additional elbow grease to get my devices plugged into it. So this device is more "made to break" than average.2) Each port is bracketed by plastic so you can have a hard time plugging in anything as wide as the space between the brackets. I have an 8 gig flash drive that almost doesn't fit, making the connection seem less than reliable.3) If you turn off or hibernate your computer with the hub plugged in and peripherals plugged into the hub the computer fails to recognize any of them when you turn it back on. Before the hub or the peripherals will work properly you have to unplug the hub and plug it back in.This happens even with very simple devices plugged in, like my wired optical mouse. This happens even with just one device plugged in like my wired optical mouse.For reference my machine is a Dell less than one year old and my OS is VISTA. Everything except this shiny new hub has worked nicely since I got it all.
I used it once, went on vacation, came back and it never worked....the sound works but the camera is broken. also, the sound has a little buzzing noise.
The reviews w/ the wireless problems are completely accurate. I'm seeing the same issue and require 2-4 restarts per day.
Purchased as a backup to another D2X SLR 12.4 that had some circuitry go bad. The internal mirrors were filthy; & the shutter release stuck quite badly. The 1st picture taken during each shoot, returned an &#34;error&#34; message. Once my primary camera came back from repair, I brought this one in to have it cleaned & to have the shutter release action taken care of. I was told that the cost of repair would be an additional $575.00 (above the original $663.41 that I paid upfront for this &#34;refurbished&#34; camera), as there were more mechanical things wrong w/ it than just the shutter release issue. I was royally screwed by this seller; so, purchasers be wary. Hard to think that the seller was unaware of these issues prior to placing it on the market.
Be sure to understand the weight limit of this product. Many 22' TV's are too heavy for this!
I received an adapter with 3 prongs, while my old adapter had 2, so I immediately smelled trouble. However, I thought it might still work. Boy was I wrong! It constantly flickered on and off, and barely charged the laptop at all! returned for refund! I ended up just cutting the bad spot out of the cord on my old adapter and splicing the cord back together (it had 2 layers of wiring, so that was tricky). It's still worki9ng...for now.
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.
Received the radio on February 12. Programmed it (per instructions) for our county's SAME code. We've had numerous weather advisories and a few watches and warnings since. The radio has failed to respond to a single one of them. No alarm, no light--NOTHING. Emails to the company have been answered, but with rather useless information. Emails to the local NWS officer have produced attempts on his part to verify whether or not the SAME code alerts were, in fact, sent out properly.If it eventually works, I'll be glad. But at this point, it's about as useful as a door stop. Which is OK, since we don't have any fruitcakes to use for that purpose.UPDATE: It never worked, except for responding to one test alert (the monthly test). I eventually got rid of it. Useless. Don't buy it unless you just want to run some batteries dry.
I bought this to install as a rear display in my truck. It worked well the first few times used, then would no longer turn on. The quality of this unit is just subpar. It's worth the money to buy a better brand.
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 enjoyed this little guy for the first month I had it. Then, the tube fried or something. Turned it on one day and smelled like something was burnt, and the only thing coming out of it was really distorted crackles. Sure seems like at least a blown tube. Tubes are delicate, but come on, had this thing just about a month and it already fries. Really annoying. I had just thrown away the shipping box, too. I'll contact ART support and see how they are. Really looking forward to packing, shipping, waiting, trying again with this NEW product. I'll leave another review after I see how their support is.
This camera is basically only good for someone that doesn't know alot about computers and digital camera.what stinks about this camera, is there is no flash....and you can't buy a memory card to store more pictures, so it's not good for a vacation.the quality wasn't the best, kinda grainy....but if you're just looking for a simple camera to learn the basics of how to work digital cameras, this is a good way to learn w/o spending too much money
I have only had the batteries for a short time, but they are working great. I have recharged all three sets "4 per set" three times each. (that's what taks to run my Canon PowerShotS2/I2 camera)all good news.I take a lot of pictures and I need 3 sets to keep me going for about 6 hours.But I know that I need another 3 sets to really keep me in the field for the day. I do alot of back packing and long walks on the beaches.These batteries are really good they have never let me down as of yet, that's why I will be getting more. All I can really say is byem.
I got this as a gift (I had asked for a screen protector because I figured it would be a good idea to protect the screen on my tablet PC since it gets handled so much.). Too lazy to cut it to size (I have a 14.1" 15:9 screen) and put it on, it sat in my room for a year or two until I finally decided to try it.Cutting it worked out fine (I used a ruler and craft knife on a cutting board, carefully), but after that the problems started. The instructions are very unclear and confusing, but I was eventually able to figure out what to do. The packets of cleaning solution were dried up, which I had thought might be due to the length of time it sat in my room, but I see others have had the same problem. I wiped the screen down, using a little water in place of the solution, and found that the included cloths leave tiny fibers behind, so I had to work more to get rid of those.After I finally got my screen clean, I set out to apply the film. I had it most of the way on when I noticed a tiny spec of dust or something had created a bubble. I peeled the film back and removed the spec, but as I did so, more and more tiny debris accumulated on the underside of the film due to the static cling, and it proved to be impossible to keep clean.With a screen littered on one side with unsightly bubbles (you can scrape the bubbles out only if there's nothing solid in them), I peeled the film off and threw it out. $20 and all this effort for two months of bubbly protection? No thanks.
I'm on my third printer now. The first was printing to much ink on the paper leaving smears. The second printer's fax completely quit working. The third's fax dials out but won't connect to fax machines. Plus the third printer is crumpling paper. The printer software wants to update way to often causing problems with Vista. The is the last HP product I will ever purchase.
I bought this kit primary because it promised 8 gauge wiring. When I received the package I was very disappointed that the so called 8 gauge wire is really more of a 12 gauge and certainly not something I would trust to carry 40 to 50 amps of current. The amplifier turn on lead wire is paper thin, again nothing I would trust using and the included speaker wire is also of questionable quality. About the only thing I liked about this kit is the fuse holder which plan on keeping when I upgrade the power cable to a true 8 gauge or even a 6 gauge wire. If you have a small system with one or two amps under 300 watts TOTAL RMS then this kit may be adequate for you. If your amplifiers are capable of more wattage then look else were as you'll be very disappointed.
Great idea, too bad the pictures sucked.Great size, excellent menu navigation. Always wants to use flash. The water has to be really clear for the photo to come out. You need a tripod, photos without flash are always blurry.maybe they'll get it right next time.
"IPOD Killer"? Puh-leeze. Start by not immitating even the name of Apple's player. Then invent a navigation system as cool and easy to use as a scroll wheel. Next, work on getting some decent sound. Follow this with a jukebox even half as eficient as iTunes (no, you don't have to buy all your songs from Apple to store them on iTunes or iPOD). Then, while you're at it, work on a cool design (read, not clunky). Finally, try concentrating on making a few funtions perfect instead of a load of half-baked extras nobody wants anyway. And i'm only talking about last years' iPOD, not the new models. Don't waste your time and hard-earned $ on a throw away like this folks, spend a little bit xtra and get a keeper. If this sounds harsh it's only becuase I was dumb enough to fall for iRiver's hype last year. But I since switched from one of the many the followers (iRiver, Creative, etc.) to the leader (IPOD) and have never looked back. There's a good reason why IPOD is #1. It leaves the rest in the dust. Just wish I'd waited a little longer for the new 60GB photo/music IPOD :(.
I can't vouch for the quality of the media just yet. I've only burned a couple so far.However, one gripe I do have about these dvd-r disks is that the top side of every disk is entirely covered with text and an image of some dude listening to music (the image is similar to the image seen on the disk in the Amazon photo) The image is very dark, has a dark-gray background and doesn't leave any area for you to write a legible label on the disk with a sharpie.Regardless of how well they may work, I probably wouldn't buy these again.
This works great and is very easy to install. The problem is that it is very delicate and the wand design breaks very readily. The base on the wand broke on the third use after I'd only had it a day or two. It still works but the functionality is limited. This one was more expensive than most and I'm going to have to buy another one.
I have owned and operated both a Handspring Visor Deluxe and a Compaq Aero 1550 PocketPC. If you're interested only in rave reviews about the Visor, skip this one.The PalmPilot gained wide popularity early on because of its functionality and compact size. The Handspring Visor came out as a replicate of the Palm III with the added expansion interface. The Palm V then offered a slimmer package for a comparable price and is now the best option for a PalmOS system.However, in the past year several Pocket PCs - Cassio Cassiopeia, HP Jornada, Compaq Aero and iPAQ - have come out that are comparable in size to the Palms and Visors. And at the lower cost end, the Compaq Aero 1550 offers a slim package and B/W display with the full features of the Pocket PC for the price of the Visor Deluxe or Palm V.Sorry to say it, but the reign of the PalmPilot is over. The PocketPCs run Microsoft Windows CE, a scaled back version of the full OS. While the number of applications out there for the PocketPC is small, they are growing rapidly. And it's very easy for a developer to convert MS code to the PocketPC platform. That's about the only drawback of the PocketPC.The upside is far greater. All PocketPCs come with a voice recorder, a headphone jack for MP3 or audiobook files, and a Compact Flash port to add RAM, modem, or interface with other devices. They also have Pocket versions of MS Office and MS Outlook applications. You can actually view your email attachments on thet PocketPC rather just just know they exist, as on the PalmOS. And you have 16-32MB RAM standard, rather than the 2-8MB of the Palms and Visors.Some Palm users prefer the simple interface style. PocketPCs can emulate the Palm interface for those who prefer familiarity over functionality.PocketPC also have much improved displays over the Palm devices. They have 16-bit color (&gt;65,000) compared to the 16-color Palms or 16 grayscale levels compared to the 2 (black or white) of the Palms. They have better resolution and integrated multi-media functionality. You can actually watch movies on a PocketPC!Check them out before buying a Palm or Visor device. You won't regret it. The Compaq Aero 1550 is ideal for lower-cost ($280) and smaller size monochrome display, the Compaq iPAQ is the latested and greatest high-performer color device ($...). However, some Cassiopeias and Jornadas are marked down to $... since the release of the iPAQ.
I bought the Sennheiser RS130 and the Sony MDR-DS6000 with the intention of comparing the two and keeping the better headphones.These are NO MATCH for the Sony MDR-DS6000s, despite the Sony's price premium. Why? Digital v. Analog. The Sennheiser set uses old-school 900Mhz analog comm. - just like early-1990s cordless home telephones. The Sony set uses 2.4Ghz digital comm. - just like your wireless router. The frequency difference really doesn't matter; the degree to which analog communications are susceptible to interference is the key. Digital is simply less likely to pick up nasty interference and, because I live in a condo, there's a lot of interference to be had.In addition, my Sennheiser set had a faulty power supply that ceased working after one day's use. This might be a fluke, but it's not a good sign.One upside to the RS130s is that they're very, very comfortable.Bottom line: skip this product and get a set of digital wireless headphones. I recommend the Sony MDR-DS6000, which has the added benefit of accepting digital audio input (optical). Another solid (and cheaper) choice is the AWD210 by Acoustic Wireless.
This adapter is not working. I plug it into my computer, and it will only work for 5 minutes, tops, before it stops. If I would have known this, I would have bought a third party adapter. What a piece of junk. The product description said NEW, but it is NOT a new adapter; by no means. It started smoking and caught fire. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.
when putting the blank micro-cassette in the window popped off, the stop button broke ,the writting on the side that tells you the funtions are written so small you need better then 20/20 eyesight to see the words
I got this to install the stereo in my 2002 Jeep Wrangler, and cannot for the life of me figure out how this is even supposed to fit, let alone how it actually fits. the diagrams are overly simplified to the point it's a joke, and this is not my first stereo install either. don't buy.
i ordered this camera, and was pleased with the feature set and the price. however, the first time i tried to use it, it gave the message "dirty head", and would not record properly. if i turned it off and then on again, it would usually record until i pressed the pause(record) button, and then if i tried to record again, i would get the same message. i wouldn't give a product a bad review on the basis of one bad unit. however, i sent the unit back and got a new one, and it did the same thing. there is no way the head can be dirty on a new unit.there seems to be some sort of design flaw in the head of this particular camera. i have found several reviews that note the same problems that i had.when i tried to talk to sony about the problem, they were totally unhelpful, and would only tell me to clean the head. by the way, i tried this, (with a sony head cleaner) and it still told me it was dirty. i was told that my only other option was to mail the unit in to have it serviced, or send it back to the retailer. fine, luckily, i was barely within the 30 day warranty period for the reseller.the other thing i noticed about the second camera is that when i went to play back some of what i had taped, there was a 10 minute blank gap in my footage. i have been using video cameras for years, and i am not an idiot. i know i was taping, and there is nothing on the tape. very suspicious. after i returned the second camera, i decided on the new panasonic 3ccd camera. it actually works. unfortunately, i really wanted a sony because of the nightshot, which i needed for my work. my main fear about the sony was that after two apparently bad units, i might get another bad unit, or possibly one that didn't go bad until a few months later.not really a chance i wanted to take with a new baby on the way!
Threw this away and got an iTrip instead - it's the size and shape of a very large vitamin and takes NO batteries. Brilliant!!
It did not work and the worse part is that you cannot return it to them, because they don't accept returns on remanufactured items.
All of a sudden, this camera turns on, but no buttons work. If you search on google you will find that several have reported this issue. Panasonic must recall this model. I'm never buying a panasonic again. The picture quality, like many reported are very dark and makes everyone look oily ... THE WORST DIGITAL CAMERA I HAVE EVER OWNED. The only reason I got this was because I could put the SD card directly into my panasonic TV. What a bad mistake. I should have just stuck with Sony cybershots which gave great pictures and lasted atleast 3 yrs.
My wife purchased the Rio Cali 256 a year ago (11/2003) as a gift for me. She conducted a significant amount of research on the various MP3 players and went with RIO because she thought they would be more reliable than some of the other manufacturers.I use it only for running and when I was am in the gym (probably about 6 hours per week max).The software is okay. I don't get the advertised 18 hours with a single AAA battery.The reliability of the player is extremely poor given the original $200+ price.Within 2 months the control stick stopped working - I had to send it back to RIO who provided me with a refurbished unit. The original headphones shorted out within 3 months and needed replacement. After I received the refurbished unit, I kept it in a padded hard-case in my gymbag to avoid potential damage. This didn't work to prevent the unit from falling apart. After having the refurbished unit for about 5 months, the "lock" switch fell out. The case separated and will not snap shut anymore. The on/off switch sometimes gets stuck (falls out of its track so you can't turn it on or off.)I'm ready to replace it because it has fallen apart - this product should have lasted more than a year. Maybe I just had bad luck with the unit, but I can't imaging ever buying another Rio product after this experience - even at the lower price.
I understand that the base maps are basically useless, and that I'd be looking at additional cost to load additional material to fully utilize the device. What I was not prepared for is the insane difficulty there would be 1) installing and 2) unlocking the maps.The unlock wizard and online tools "developed" are misleading, lumbering, counterintuitive, archaic, and almost completely useless.The windows based unlocking tool does not recognize my online user id, although it was created and used multiple times during the installation process, the MapSource software recognizes my unlock key but says the maps are not installed, my GPS unit says the maps are found but can not be unlocked, online tool says they are installed and unlocked...I'm wiping out and reinstalling x3!!I've been going around in circles for 5+ hours and still no success.
I had mine for about 3 weeks before my LCD screen cracked as well. If you find that it is hard to believe, (...). The camera, itself, takes good quality pictures, but the LCD screen is much too fragile. I sent my camera in and they sent me a bill of $114.05. I had heard from other people that they were not willing to waive the fee, but I decided to give it a try anyways. I simply asked the representative why my camera was not covered under warranty and immediately she says, "Okay.. this will be a ONE TIME free repair". So, if your LCD screen was cracked.. send it in, give them a call (nicely), and they'll fix it for free. Once I get it back, I'm selling it and buying a different camera. =)
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.
We were excited to purchase this upgrade from our old 2.4GHz set. However, we were unable to get it to transmit without it "blinking" every 5 seconds or so. Very annoying. Couldn't figure out if it was the unit or other wireless gadgets in the house. Had to return it.
this thing should be 19.99 , it works but looks cheap as hell , the light went out 3 months later , now the display went out and can't tell what station its on , but o well just bought it because my alpine got stolen and didn't want anything fancy till i move out of the apartment complex , maybe i'll give it two stars since it was better than nothing but no hard feelings towards the seller , i just recently ordered a jvc kd-r520 car stereo from the same seller cool n cheap. i don't blame the seller for the sanyo.
Well I bought these 71's because of the sound quality I read about during the opinions. I planned to use these for my MTB rides and around town. Well when I got them they worked like a champ - at least for the first few months...then I noticed something happening to the wire's jacket near the buds - they were turning dirty and softer than the surrounding jacket further down the wire.A few weeks later the jacket was stretching and looks now like it wants to peel off the inner wire!That is the bad side of the earbuds from SONY.THe only good thing I can report is that the sound is the best for the price and they fit my small ear canal. I have bought others and they do not fit as well than SONYs...but with this very major issue with the wiring jacket peeling away from the wiring, I am staying away from SONY.Going to try out the V-moda Bass Freq. The cost is similar to the SONYs, I just hope that the wiring jacket last longer than Sony's.
i bought this a few months ago,pretty expensive but i thought it would be nice cuz of all its features. it stopped working, it tooke me 35 minutes to get someone on the phone and they said tech support was unavailable. I decided to remove the sleeve to see if there was a way of reseting the button. i did not intend to open it but as soon as i pulled on the sleeve, the drive open and after 10 minutes of removing the whole sleeve i found a sticker saying the warranty was void if it was opened. i didnt open it, it fell open. and i called again and said it was my fault because the sleeve was not meant to be removed and the sticker used to be on the outside --- on their old model. so yeah, dont buy from this company, this is a cheap product that will get you bad results. an easy waste of money and time.
This ink did not work satisfactorily in my Epson CX6600.
I bought these to replace my very old, well worn v2-400s which were being retired, despite a fair number of bad reviews at the time and they failed within a week. Sent to Klipsch for repair and they failed again 6 months later. The whole experience from failure to support was very dissapointing, especially from my ex-favourite computer audio company. I will be reluctantly moving to Logitech for my computer speakers.
I purchased this product less than 6 months ago. It recently began shutting off about 30 minutes into a movie. If I attempted to restart it would simply shut down again within a few minutes. Researching the issue on the internet I found MANY other people who had a similar issue. It appears that the system is overheating.
The bottom line is the cable did not work. I have purchased several HDMI cables from a mulititude of companies over the years, but sometimes you get what you pay for. I am not advocating paying $100 for cables but I got burned trying to go el cheapo on this wire and I would advise you to stay away from it. A tried another HDMI cable and presto it worked! Go figure. Maybe these wires will work for you but I would pay up to get something more more reliable.
After receiving product the product required servicing which was not mentioned in the sellers ad when I contacted seller he made every effort to say I done something to make the radar detector needing service,I went into detail to explain all i did was take it out the box an plug it in when I did that the screen on radar said servicing needed,,,, I tryed to use it an went though many speed traps an the radar never sounded not one time,,,after being accused of breaking it myself I told the seller that I would not take futher action because I did not have time to deal with his accusations that he must need the money worst then I,,,,I also ordered a cell case for my wife a month ago an still have not received the case,,,so for Amazon its 2 for 2 on the negitive side.
I agree with all of the bad reviews, the only reason I am adding my review is to note that when the unit dies in a few months, and it will, you will not be able to recover the information stored on your drives. I had to by a second one just so I could recover files stored on the drives. At least the second one was cheep enough ($23.00), compared to the $200 I paid for the first one.
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.........
The size and simplicity of this radio are fine. I needed a small radio as a &#34;kitchen radio&#34; However FM reception is inconsistent and a number of major FM stations that are available from our other radios are not available at all from this radio. To be fair, the other radios we have are Bose wave system radios, and so I don't mean to compare them -- just to say that the poor FM reception on this radio makes it close to useless for me.
This package contains no parts for actually stabilizing the new stereo. It only contains a face plate. If one actually wants an installation kit you will have to buy this product which does include all necessary pieces to install the stereo:Metra 99-6505 Chry/Dodge/Jeep 98-UP with Pocket Dash KitThe package of this product states it includes installation brackets, but it does not. It's as if the company is trying to sell something they mispackaged.
Worked great for 14 months using a Nikon 2Dx, at 14 months completely died- camera and computer will not recognize. Lost 6 gigs of photos and wasted money on card. Contacted customer support at Hitachi and they said, "Its out of warranty. Nothing we can do."
This is a review for theGiottos CL1310 Retractable 2-Position Goat Hair Brushsold by Kellards. The brush is soft and the head has a nice rounded shape. It does a good job at removing dust. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is that the brush head separated from the housing within 20 minutes. I wish I could give it 4 stars and I would have had this not happened. That being said, I repaired it to better-than-new condition in 5 minutes with a little hot glue. I would buy this product again if the price dropped to $5. That's all it's worth if it requires reassembly.
I'm so glad I waited to write this review. Had I written it prior to last week, I would have said that this is a terrific product and well worth the money. Then the radio inexplicably stopped working. I initially thought the batteries had died, which is reasonable after 7 months of daily use. However, when I replaced the batteries yesterday with brand new Duracells, the radio came on, but none of the stations work. Nothing unusual happened to the radio prior to its failure, so it may be something specific to this radio and not every radio will stop working. But please be aware that it may not be the perfect product it seems to be at the beginning. Given the cost of the radio and the batteries, I have paid just over $10 a month to listen to the radio for a few minutes each morning.
To small to begin with. I am of average build but my hand seems huge on it. The position of everthing seems off. I play alot of first person shooters and I just hated it. The extras for the price are nice but I like quality above bells and wistles. So if want buget mouse and not gamer maybe, but only if you have small hands.
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 had an issue with placing the hard drive in the enclosure and the reason was that the case and cutout holes for the usb connector did not line up well at all. For the price it works. It just took some messing around before I got it to come together. I thought I was going to break something before I got it to work. Other enclosures I have are easy to swap back and forth. This one I would not swap hard drives because of the difficulty it takes to place them properly. If you are looking for a cheap way to get an ATA 100 interface into a case, this is the buy.
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 an ok product for what it does, which is power your iPod. notice I said "power" it does not CHARGE the iPod!!!!! this is poor labelling on Mexell's part. I would not get this, because you can get a device that not only powers, but actually charges you iPod, for less money!
I loved my 499 model (sold here). It had mechanical play/ff/rev buttons. This model has a knob the goes in 4 directions and down. I hate it. It is too sensitive to touch (I often hit it by accident and send the tape back or forward :( ), and is difficult to use without looking as the orientation is a bit offset. Also the engaging head is electronic and takes about 2 seconds to change from ff/rev to play. For me, it takes too long while scanning stop and go... (I tend to forward through material - like commercials taped from radio). Anyway, it makes for poor scanning speed and if you pass your point of interest, more pain to back up a bit. I have just ordered another 499 model and will get rid of this one. One last negative: The headphone jack is at the bottom! and with it clipped to a belt makes for barely any slack in the (supplied!) headphone cord! Bending a little to the side will exhaust the length... I am 5-11 and so not extremely tall. This unit is a real disappointment. Oh yeah, the buttons are SUPER stiff for the radio/menu/tuning. I understand being new, but it just is one more downer for this miss of a design.
Amazon reviewers told me to avoid this item. I purchased one anyway because I had lost one that had worked. This NEW one had to be returned immediately because it didn't work at all! Buy a Zire 22 instead. It works well!
I was psyched to fix the disks that made my stereo want to cry as they played one note over and over like a song at a bad rave.You have to spend too much time on each disk if you want to fix your whole collection, or even part of it in one sitting. I made it through 10 disks before giving up (and my hands getting sore) the first night.The product essentially works like this: it comes with a tiny spray bottle, and you crank the handle as the disc turns VERY SLOWLY, and the wheel inside that is lined with a cloth smoothes the spray into the scratches.Effectiveness: It didn't fix my most-played discs, the ones with deeper scratches, but it did HELP with the rest (not good-as-new quality). I have had just as much luck with toothpaste and hairspray. Seriously.Overall I would say it isn't worth the money, time or effort, and it made my hands too sore too quickly.
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.
Sister got this for Christmas. It worked fine for a few weeks. Then the buttons stopped working, and plugging a line source into the line-in socket didn't do anything. Not even the power button works.Called Memorex. They said it was a defective product. Told to find a receipt and then ship it back to them. Return shipping would cost $7.50 (even though the product was defective).Have since lost the recepit. So Memorex charges $10 for repairs.This product is a total rip-off. Do NOT get it!
initially these look great and are fairly easy to set up. Over time the speakers start pointing down about 15 degrees even if you try to tighten everything-I've had mine for a couple years
This router would easily create a network that all my devices could recognize but it could not detect my internet service providers incoming internet service. A wireless service, dynamic ip, which all other routers found and automatically configured and produced wireless internet. Tried linksys years ago with a static ip, dsl. It worked for that application but dropped connection a lot. Support never could figure it out, day after day of changing settings it was returned and Linksys is no longer a considered option. I will pay more for a better brand.
Was very excited to see that Cokin developed this rack for point and shoot, and they have thought of everything. The slots to accomodate all sizes of point and shoots. The slot allows it to be centered on the lens, and be correct depth away from the filter elements.Guess they weren't expecting even larger lens sizes such as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3/TZ7, with its 12x optical zoom. The lens just touches the filter when fully extended. That is one problem, but I figured I'd just it mostly for Wide Angle anyway.And THERE was the problem. When shooting video on wide angle, the filter was perhaps an inch from the face of the camera, and the camera photographed the reflections of the chrome lens rings.Then, the filter itself seemed to be so big that it blocked the autofocus lamp, so the footage was focused on the filter surface, lint and all. As this was such an inexpensive rack, I might try cutting away part of the rack holder AND the filters on the side that blocks the autofocus light. I suppose some sort of black matte mask can be created to hide the chrome. It might be that the only reflecting surface was the slightly beveled outer ring. Don't know if it is worth it, but was sure looking forward to the versatility that filters provide. Will also drill a 1/16" hole on the bottom to give me a bit more depth.
While the Brother MFC-420CN may seem like a great bargain with all of its features and low price, you need to know the real truth. This printer-and many similar Brother models-will not function at all once the unit thinks that one of the 4 ink cartridges is empty. You will find that the machine will tell you that one of the colors is out, but there will be significan ink left in the cartridge. It then will not print AT ALL (or fax or copy) until you replace the ink. Also you must know that the machine will clean itself somewhat frequently by using up your ink. This means that even if you aren't using the machine or the color cartridges, they will run out of ink because of the cleaning. Also beware of using non-Brother ink cartridges...the machine will frequently not recognize the cartridges. It may also have troublt recognizing its own cartridges. In addition to the many difficulties (read COST) with the ink, you may also experience other problems with the unit. Know that the Brother customer support line is REALLY REALLY TERRIBLE in that you will frequenly have 20+ minute wait times just to get through to a representative. I mean this. I have called the company support line 4+ times and each time never got through in less than this. When you finally get through, sometimes they can help you but frequently you will have to call again for more assistance. I have already had to have a new (refurbished) machine shipped to me because of problems with the unit not recognizing ink. I also had problems getting the unit to work with the USB cable. Instead I had to network it to make the thing work. I really recommend that you pay a smidge more and buy another brand (as customer support is poor)to save yourself many frustrations. You will find that you will be spending so much money on ink anyway that another unit that doesn't waste it will be a much better bargain over the long haul.
I bought this not expecting it to be amazing. I did however, expect it to work.I must say even though the wiring is more like 10 gauge rather than 8, the power and ground wire as well as fuse work very well. I have had no issues with those two wires.However the remote and speaker wires are junk. The remote wire is so small that it just stopped working within a month or less. I removed it and replaced it with 16ga copper wire I bought at walmart. The speaker wire finally went out on me another month after that and I have recently replaced it with GOOD 12 gauge copper speaker wire. The quality of sound is much better as well.The RCA cable works fine and seems to be good quality.So recap: good quality power and ground wire, horrible remote and speaker wire. RCA is fine.I would give it 4 stars if I didn't have problems with the other wiring. I at least expect it to work.
Well, 8/5/06 it happened again. My Iomega drive went dead. This is my 4th drive I have gone through. Iomega drives work great, but something happens to them.When an error occurs when trying to read/access your drive, that error may toast your drive. And when you have a toasted drive, when you try to read a disk, the disks become toast also.Something happens when accessing the drive to physically damage the drive. I do not understand how it happens, but it does.The drive usually works fine with no problems; however, on the occasion when you try to access drive and a computer error occurs, forget it it is done. It seems like if this happens and that happens when trying to access the drive, it is done.And once done there is NO fixing it. THere is NO fixing of the disks.I am not going with iomega anymore. I think it is time to try something new. I don't even have the will power to call Iomega.
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.
When I received this from Amazon and went thru several test shots I was amazed at how good it really was.
i bought this webcam because it was the "best" quality one i could find that is compatible with linux.but i found that the images are pixelated, and the mic is poor quality.the last webcam i had was built in to the laptop, and was a generic thing, but it worked better for picture than this does.
I bought this item after seeing the almost uniformly good reviews including the one that says there is good Macintosh support. Unfortunately the player does not work well with the Macintosh. The included software often crashes and does not seem to be able to import DSS files. The software can move the files between the recorder and the computer but the files do not appear in the software window. The use interface is also fairly crude and looks as if it was ported directly from Windows 3.1. The DS-2 appears to the finder as a standard USB disk and I have been able to copy the DSS files from the player to the compuer using the finder. It is then possible to play the DSS files by double clicking them, but it will only play one file. If you want to play another file it is necessary to completely quit the DSS player and relanch it. Exporting the files to a format usable by other software such as AIFF is also nearly impossible. There is an export function in the menu, when it is selected it asks were the new file should be saved but no file ever appears. Unfortunately there is no other Macintosh software available to read or convert DSS files as Olympus refuses to allow others use the the format on the Macintosh. Search of the internet reveals that others have found extremely painful ways of converting the DSS files such as playing the entire file and re-recording it with another program.
I'm going to keep this short and sweet... I purchased these earbuds over a year ago to replace another(different) pair. After over a year of wearing these I kept noticing how the plastic extends from the bottom of the bud which makes the piece fit awkwardly and stick out at an angle over the earlobe. Also, with extended usage(up to an hour or more) I noticed HOW uncomfortable these buds really are... to the point of causing my ears to hurt around where the bud fits. I started looking for earbuds that didn't have the plastic extending and fit comfortably. I found them... Sony MDR-EX32 earbuds. I'm not saying buy these buds but the moment I put them in my ears and played a song, I immediately(!) noticed how much better the sound quality and comfortability was over these Phillips. I don't want to be bias and say, "Don't buy Phillips" but DO NOT buy these earbuds! Definitely give any type of Sony earbuds a look before you look to buy Phillips.
I got this from a local retailer and was very happy with it, until the connection of the earphones to the player went bad (after about 2 months) and I could only hear out of one of the earplugs (it wasn't the earphones- i tested them on something else). So I exchanged it at the store for the same exact one, and after about 2 months or so happened again! I could fiddle with the jack and have it a little out of the socket and then I could usually hear out of both buds, but that was a hassle and if it got bumped I couldn't hear anything at all.It might be some strange bad luck i have with them, but I decided to change brands.
Hello Amazon community, I got this modem included in my cable deal, it performs ok, but I have not been able to make it work on Windows 98 SE with the USB port, which I somehow believe would work faster then the Ethernet port.I have tried everything at least twice, and still no USB.
Very bad quality. Protected light went off after plugging it in for 15 seconds. Liked it because it was pretty inexpensive and have enough outlets for all my stuff. Stuff still works when plugged in, but without the protected light, it is not serving its purpose as a surge protector. Belkin charges you for shipping it to them which makes no sense since this only cost 19 bucks and shipping this thing costs almost half of what u paid.
I would not recommend to buy this laptop. Here are the problems I got right after I bought my Toshiba Satellite M45-S355:1. Built-in network card freezes for 10-15 seconds every 5 seconds. Very difficult to download big files or listen to on-line radio. Techsupport recommended downloading and installing different network card driver. Did not help.2. CD/DVD drive does not read burned on HP Laptop TDK and some other brands disks. Any other old and new computers I tried could read those disks without any problems. Techsupport recommended using only SONY blank media. This is a bad advice.3. Sometimes, after staying idle for more than 30 minutes my laptop won't shut down normally. The only way to shut it down is just to unplug it.
the cable worked for a month, then quite. I bought four and they all performed equally. I use them with video equipment. I've tried them with other equipment too--- still nothing.
Very disappointed with this purchase. Charger does not charge my computer when I am logged onto my computer. It only chargers when the computer is off. I called and complained and received a refund and lucky me, got to keep the charger.
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 bought Philips MCM240/37 Micro Hi-Fi System because I liked the slick look, small size, and MP3 support. The sound quality is not best, but tolerable for a smaller room. After about 3 years of very infrequent use, the CD door stopped working (it does not completely open, just moves up a bit and then moves down). The remote stopped working a while ago (I suspect a drained battery, but since I use Harmony remote, I did not bother to change it). Another problem is that some operations (like changing equalizer mode) can only be done via remote. Overall, I'm very displeased with the quality of the product. Since others reported the same problems with the CD door and remote, it looks like a design/engineering problem. Had the CD door not stopped working, I would've given the product a good rating.
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.
I was very disapointed with this keyboard mouse combo. I specifically bought it because I need PS2 keyboard/mouse. The thin clients I use have the PS2 connectors close together therefore the usb to ps2 adapters don't fit.Not only wasn't this a PS2 keyboard/mouse, but it only contained a single usb to ps2 adapter, so even if the adapter would fit, I would need to go out and purchase another.A terrible example of false advertising.
The product I purchased was not the product I received. I wanted a solid color pink case, but what I received was the pink design. This was nowhere in the product description, product pictures or order. Very disappointed that I did not receive the product as shown.
If all you want is basic GPS functionality and believe that you will never need customer service from Nexian, consider the Handy GPS. Otherwise, look for a different unit. The OEM version of Rand McNally software that Nexian sells with this unit is from 2001 and full of bugs. Labels print in type faces that are so small they can't be read. Markers are so far off in printed maps from original placement that they are completely worthless. I have been trying to get Nexian to address these issues for months with no response. I can't even use some other mapping software, because the NMEA data from those applications has to be modified in order to work. I tried a couple of other NMEA packages and discovered that I was standing at 2000 feet below sea level in my back yard. Still others wouldn't fire up the GPS at all.
Yes I mean it! The thing dead on me the first day I use it!!!!
Thought I could use this as an adapter to connect an ILive speaker/docking station to my IPod Shuffle, but the docking station and the cable both had male ends, so it would not work. My mistake, as I had hoped it would plug into my docking station and use the other end in the headphone portion of the IPod Shuffle. The product may be great, but it's difficult for me to rate it since I couldn't use it for the purpose I wanted to.
I bought this Sony because of my total frustration with the Dell website and futile efforts to buy online. By comparison the Sony website is terrific, streamlined and made it supereasy and fast to get the computer with features that I wanted. I have enjoyed all aspects of this laptop except the touchpad. I assumed "I" was the problem. Last evening after I had a nervous breakdown shrieking and screaming at the wacky computer, my husband told me look online for problems with the "touchy" touchpad. Sure enough, others have reported the same experience. You can type away and unbeknownst to you the touchpad has sent your cursor to another part of the page, garbling words,meanwhile you keep typing away none the wise until you stop and read the gibberish you have created, it really slows production. For internet surfing brush the touchpad and you page forward or backward without intending to. Glad to learn others are experience the same problem, guess I won't need that straightjacket, maybe just a new laptop.
On its initial use this 1/4" mono adapter fell apart INSIDE my 750w Travelite. When the plug was removed from the light the tip and barrel came apart and became lodged inside. I had to disassemble my Travelite to remove the pieces. See the attached photo.While I cannot recommend this product I should note that Amazon vendor Cmple was good enough to immediately reimburse me.J. Mason
I know I am probably the only person with a bad experience with this cable, but the fact that it intermitently failed to conduct the signal from my cable box to my 46" Sony XBR Bravia LCD for about 2 months made it hard to diagnose. I was sure that the cable company was to blame until it finally crapped out altogether. Then, just by switching cables from my DVD (Phoenix) my signal was fixed and worked perfectly for the last month. So I had a $3K TV that i was not happy with for 2 months because of a problem with a $20 cable. My advice is to buy the best cable and save money elsewhere.
I just started using these discs & the very 1st was defective causing me to lose a lot of data, the second was fine but all the same will there be more defective discs? Were the 1/100 odds just against me or does that 1st defective tell the tale of this product?
Purchased for work to play CDs -- this model refuses to play iTunes MP3 or burned audio CDs -- rip off and not worth restocking fee to send it back
This CD case has such a terrible layout. Basically the sleeves branch from a central point which in turn causes the inner row of cds to be more compacted than the outer rows which not only prevents the case from holding the correct number of CDs but also damages the CDs quite heavily.
This would be a really great case--it fits snugly around your iPod and looks great. If you're looking for something to just slip in your pocket, and that lets you see your iPod through, it probably won't even be an issue. Attaching the belt clip to the case will actually cause it to pop open, and if you're not careful your iPod falling to the ground. The belt clip is in no way useful--it actually causes more problems than anything else.
This is a solid unit loaded with features. Some people will find the design of the unit, which is made to be held in the left hand, awkward to master. (I was told by Garman this was done because if you were hiking with it in your right hand and fell, you would be most likely to try to use your right hand to break your fall - and the gps would be crushed.)Clearly the major failing of this unit is that the interal antenna is only marginal, and it has no provision to add an external antenna. A big problem if you plan to use the unit anywhere there are lots of tall buildings, a moderate tree canopy, or in the car.A frustrating limitation to an otherwise excellent unit.Because of the limited antenna, my expereince is that it will often loose your track, which will make the units calculation of average speed, and your path, innacurate. (If the unit looses satelite reception, it will simply assume a direct line from the last reception point to when the reception is receieved again.I should note that because of the hampered antenna reception, you are often forced to walk with the unit in your hand, with the antenna pointing up, to maintain satelite reception, as opposed to clipping the unit on your belt.It does have a hunger for batteries - particularly if you use the backlit display. I always travel with an extra set.Again, a solid unit - hampered by a poor antenna. If you are looking at this unit, I'd suggest looking at the GSMAP76S instead.It has the features of the Visa with an external antenna port.
There are no major retailers in the Points of Interest. None of the home improvement stores, none of the discount retailers, none of the electronics stores, none of the office supply stores (Amazon won't let me mention them by name in this review, but you know who I am talking about).I found this very frustrating, other than that it is a good unit for the price.
I have a Garmin nuvi260w one of the most common Garmin and it does not attach to the bracket. Does anyone have a suggestion on what attachment to attach to the bracket?
The drive seems to be working fine and then you hear a fairly loud &lt;clunk> like the heads banging against their parking spot. The drive is now dead until you power-cycle it. Any reads or writes in progress are obviously lost. This is completely unacceptable.
You get what you pay for. Battery life is very low (about one hour max. of continuous play). With more than about 75 MP3's loaded, the player seems to get "confused" and cannot find all files. I think it has something to do with the way the memory organizes the files into subfolders (artist and album). If you navigate through the folders, you can find all of the loaded MP3's but if you're just wanting to turn on the player and go, you might find a big portion of your music unavailable. For example, the first time I loaded up with MP3 music files, I added 120 files. However when I turned on the player, it only showed that I had 70-some files. I deleted a few files from the player and then it showed I had 80-some files???? Very strange. I decided to test it by loading up the MP3 files into the root folder on the player using Windows Explorer. This helped but didn't totally fix the problem. (Loaded up 120 files and now it's showing 107...) My wife purchased a Sansa M240 for about the same price and it is MUCH better.
Whats up ordered a viking paid 28.00 and change. And got a dazzle. Looks like the 8.95 adapter>
Poor product, terrible product support. Will never buy this MFG again... You do get what you pay for, don't buy...
I have tried it with a 512 Sandisk SD memory card. 1st on a win98SE laptop platform, &amp; subsequently on a WinXP desktop w/ USB 2.0In both cases the process starts OK &amp; then stall @ about 15 Second left when copying to the HD on the pc with files over 1MB.The PC then locks up.In win98, a newer driver must be downloaded from Sandisk's website.In Win Xp no driver required.Each port shows up as a different drive letter to allow copying from one type card to another.When the disc copy option is selected only options for other media in this device are listed, along with floppie ( Not HD's ).
The Camera works great, but the accessories need improvement. I never could get the USB cable to work. After trashing my hard drive I tried to load the driver on another PC and still had the same problem. (Both systems win 98) The 8MG mem stick is a joke. The reason I bought the camera was for higher resolutions and improved picture quality over the floppy disk cameras. Had to fork out 200 clams to fix my problems. If you just want pictures to send for email to friends, buy a cheaper product. The fix solution for the USB cable, consult PC manufacturer. Bogus... Be prepared to pay more in accessories that you will need for your complete package. Sony needs to give me the option to upgrade the mem stick and pick an option of download transfer. (I had to pay 70 clams for a 3X5 card adapter.) Total price paid 1000 clams. You can probably find a better camera that has all these accessories available.
Does very little to improve objects in the distance. Save your money for another camera would be my suggestion.
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.
The crimping degraded after about 6 months of use and since the die is not replaceable I have to get a whole new tool. The pins no longer crimp all the way so a couple plugs would be no good. Thinking about trying out the Platinum Tools crimpers next.
I am very dissapointed with this product. After just one week the key ring loop broke and I could no longer keep it one my keychain. A few weeks later all the data on it was lost and I still cannot figure out why. After saving a couple of papers on it I tried to open and print my papers and got a message saying that the disk was not formatted and I have never been able to retrieve the data.
The package for this filter was scratched and looked as it it had been stored in a drawer somewhere. There was no seal to break so I could not determine if it had been opened and returned. A good quality filter should have a tamper proof seal. I don't know if Amazon restocks returns and then sells them as new but other than the obvious damage to the package I could see no other problem. I intend to complain to Amazon. For those of you considering this product you might want to upgrade to a Hoya. Their packaging is pristine and the products are great. All this to save $10.
the detailed was ok but i have tried and tried to get it to work but i cant get nothing on it not single chanel dont no y or if im doing something wrong just did not have any luck with it.
just received these but didn't get the usual excellent product in pictured orange package produced in malaysia instead got crap from india in black package
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.
After reading some very good reviews of this lens, I was very diaappointed to see dust inside the lens, including a fairly large spot, within days after getting it. The distortion around the edge was quite noticeable. With a lens costing this much and comparison to "L" lens, I never expected this. Canon needs to improve its quality control. I, too, believe that a lens hood should have been included at this price.
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 a ZR40 soon after my son was born, and filming most of my son's video in the house during day time or night time. It is a simple camera and zoom is good. However, the video quality is very grainy in door, and slightly better out-door. It is much worse than the parasonic my father in-law brough about 2 years ago. I read a lot of reviews on circuit-city, and find out the same problem still exist for the ZR65.Tommorrow is my son's first year birthday, and I just got a Sony TR38. Although it is a one year late, I hope to have all the good video memory from now on.
I purchased two sticks of this 1 Gb ram. I put it in, but then the computer started spontaneously rebooting.I ran the Microsoft memory test and 1 stick failed the test. I sent that one back to Amazon. They were good about returning my money on that one. I tried running the other one with 1 stick of the old memory - still spontaneous re-boot. I gave up and just put the old memory back in.
I will not order my ink this way again from Amazon called and got replacment very nice about sending another one 1 day delivery, then first one shows up. Now I have to Pay to return it. Bad experience! The product seems to be fine.
If you are a sophisticated Windows user such as myself and are using one of its x64 Editions, you will be disappointed to know that as of the time of this review, no drivers are available either online or offline to get this product to work with Windows x64 Editions. Users have been requesting Hauppauge for these drivers for over a year now, but apparently this isn't a priority for Hauppauge. A call to Hauppauge indicated that they will be available no sooner than late summer 2006, although in reality I would not be surprised if that is delayed to early 2007 instead.Of course, there are alternatives such as the PowerColor Theater 550 Pro that support the x64 Editions right now.
This is the second of the same remote I have bought. The first one did not work past 5 or 6 feet, which was the whole reason for purchasing, to take shots from farther away. After changing the battery and trying with a different camera, it was still not working. To give the product and a seller the benefit of the doubt, I ordered another one with the same disappointing result.I'd like to ask the seller for any tips on how to get this remote to work farther than 5 feet away from the camera. If not, I unfortunately will be returning the item.
When it doesn't jam in the machine, it simply ejects when I try to run it.
Install: This item does not come with a cigarette lighter attachment, just a ground and a hot wire. It also doesn't come with instructions...in English, but don't go on the Scosche web site, because there is no mention of this product there. I eventually figured out how to get power form one of my cigarette lighter ports.Usage: I have been using this for about three weeks now. I use this for my Sirius radio and my Ipod. While there is no static, there is an occasional popping noise, but not a lot. That's not so bad, but the volume is horrible!!! I listen mainly to pod casts in my car and usually have to have the volume up all the way on both my Ipod and my car stereo. And since I am on busy freeway most of the time if a loud vehicle goes by I can't hear.Also, forget about listening to music. Any base in the music will cause my speakers to make splashing sound, almost like my speakers are blown, which they aren't. It doesn't matter what level I have the volume on either my Ipod or the stereo, I always get that sound. It seems the poor design of the device can't handle any base at all.I rated this device at 2 stars only because it does function, just not well. I would try a different one if your looking into a device like this.
I am using this unit, but have to manually record which track I was last at when I shut it off. If I had known this before I bought this I would not have considered this unit. Lexar needs to fix this issue before this is a viable MP3 player.
This recorder does not allow the user to rewind, listen to recorded dictation and record over if a change is needed. We returned this item because it was not functional for long, complex dictations.
I have a computer linked to my tv, I wanted to have a wireless mouse and keyboard for it. The range is really bad, four feet and it has trouble working correctly.
Not what it sounded like advertised, you have to turn a number of drivers off, and still don't work well in Windows 7, thought about returning it, but hoping in time ADS can come up with better driver, and work with MS to make it more users friendly, specially for the price.
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 bought this product thinking that it would simplify the use of my home theater system. I had different remotes for all of the devices & it was getting so confusing that my wife finally decided that she would not use the system unless I was present.Consequently, I bought this Harmony 676 remote. It ended up being perhaps the worst investment I had ever made. I encountered problems from the outset because I couldn't sync the remote with the computer program. When the sync was finally accomplished, the system only worked sporadically. I had to upgrade the remote almost on a daily basis. I finally contacted Logitech support to help me remedy all of the problems. Guess what, they happen to outsource their support work to some foreign country & communication was a big issue. Needless to say, they were of very little help & the experience was extremely frustrating. Tech support was able to hook up all of the devices, but somehow was unable to comprehend that I needed sound to fully enjoy the system. At that point, I got conveniently disconnected from support...through no action of my own. I finally decided to just start from the beginning by removing all devices & reinstalling them all over again. It worked but the fix only lasted one day. The following day none of the devices responded to the remote. I ended up returning the device for a refund. My wife now happily uses all 4 remotes.
I have been a subscriber for 4 years. Back in November my account was turned off due to a billing issue. The week prior to it being turned off I started receiving 3 calls a day for payment. I advised one of the reps to wait a week for the payment, payment was made. Calls stopped for another week. The radio was then turned off and the 3 calls a day started up again. I explained to the bill collectors I owed nothing and when offered to reactivate the radio I told them not to bother, at this point I wanted nothing more to do with XM. They offered me 3 months of free service to come back, anyone who cancels can get this by the way, and I refused. The 3 calls a day continued for the next week, I was informed that it simply takes a week for your name to fall out of their automated system....2 more months go by and then I start receiving a bill saying that I reactivated my radio and owe for 2 months of service and all the late fees that go with that. 40 dollars. I call in and state I never reactivated my radio, thus I don't owe for reactivating my radio and the 2 months of service that would have followed. The customer service rep told me that it would be taken cared of, 2 weeks later I get another bill. I call back and the rep tells me the same thing and apologizes for my inconveniences. I even called back the next day just to make sure it was finally resolved, and that rep confirmed that I no longer owed anything. So then last month I start receiving COLLECTIONS NOTICES. YOU HAVE ONE MONTH TO PAY THIS BEFORE IT GOES TO COLLECTIONS. I called in and was promised they would look into it and call me back. This apparently has taken care of the issue, though I never received the call back. This week I called 6 times, 3 of which I was promptly hung up on for no reason, and was told each time that it had been resolved. So hopefully this time it really is... To anyone considering XM I suggest you just get an MP3 player.
I mistakenly ordered this because I thought I could extend the length of the legs. This tripod is a loser, any camera with a little weight to it makes it top-heavy and it falls over. If you're going to buy a mini tripod make sure the legs extend to a full foot in length. I have one of those and thats what I had meant to buy for my second camera setup. I made a $10 mistake.
At the beginning it worked very well, it kept the laptop ON for 3 hours, in less than 4-5 months, it stopped working at all, it didn't accept charging, and didn't hold the laptop for even a second.
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.
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.
Monster cables always have been and always will be a joke. Sure they may be higher quality but in terms of picture quality it isn't helping anything. Especially in the digital age there won't be signal loss regardless of what cable you go with. The extra cost all goes to pay the naive consumer tax.
We bought this product in December 2004(from amazon.com). Worked fine for the first 5-6 times. Then wouldn't power up. Took it to the authrized panasonic service center. They said the printed circuit board was corroded(!) They said it looked like something spilled over it But the unit didnt show any signs of spillage(their words). We had treated it with such TLC(it cost 400 bucks - no joke!) Anyways contacted Panasonic - they washed their hands off it saying it was all our fault. We are still following it up. But would like to caution any prospective buyers!!!
The Anti-Glare Screen Protector was described as "sized to specifically fit" the Sony Cybershot DSC-W50. This is not true; the protector had to be cut down (by almost half) to fit the screen. I expected to receive a protector that was the same size as the camera screen based on the description. There also was not enough left of the protecter to provide for a second application.
I never got this drive to go faster than 2x. I finally returned it, after spending a day getting no help from Sony tech support. They had no clue what the problem was, and their final answer was to tell me to go back to the store and buy some Sony DVD-Rs. I returned the drive and got a HP dvd840e instead. It works great with the same computer and DVD-Rs. Plus it has Lightscribe which is a nice bonus.Avoid this drive...
It won't work at all. Not on any computer in the house. I'd be upset if I didn't pay a buck.
OK.. Ill keep this short..I bought two Q drives for this two year project I'm on right now...Im working in Bangladesh and have been here now for almost a year...The G-Tech was fine until about 2 weeks ago when it just would not mount to my Macbook Pro.I tried everything... Not a peep..So I emailed G-tech support.. Got an answer from MIKE.. telling me that my drive must be OLD as it does not show up in there Data Base...? WHAT..? So you are saying I do not have a G-Tech drive sitting here in my desk acting as a flipping Paperweight..?-I re-sent him the serial number and a photo of the underside of the drive and they will not entertain me..What do you think of that..? this was an expensive drive with great reviews and YES i know things break down.. Customer service... ???? What customer service... these people are just BS ing you all the way to the bank..I have 3 Lacie drives here and they are 3 years old and still going strong... !!You know what you can do with your Drives G-Tech.... !!!Who got you where you are now.. ? Mac Users...!! The higher you climb the further the fall the harder you hit..Take my advice..Don't BYE G-Tech....!
Horrible product. Loud, slow and less than 5 months in and under 1,000 pages printed and it's smudging every print. Xerox has been onsite twice to fix. It is garbage. Don't buy.
Never received product after @ 2 weeks of waiting. Apparently Eagle Carrier lost it. However, the Eagle rep said it was Amazons fault. From reading reviews, it appears that this is not the first time Eagle has lost this product. If you order this tv, cross your fingers and hope you have better luck than I did. At this point I will pay more for the same product from a local store.
Don't Buy These radio's, they Quit working after one use, and when I called and emailed Midland they said they could not repair or replace them without a Receipt, I explained to them I did not keep the receipt thinking the radio's would work more than one time. When I told them it is not operator error but a mechanical failure and I was a HAM operator, all they would offer was a exchange and charge me a $45 replacement fee. I will never buy another Midland product. I also purchase for a government agency and I will make sure that this experience influences my decisions in the future.
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.
First the good points - I loved the picture. My version had a swivel pedestal for around the room viewing. I was perfectly happy with the television while it worked. But...One year and 3 months after I purchased it the lower drive board blew out. Of course, the warranty was only 1 year. After I replaced the board, BOTH the upper and lower boards blew out 30 days later. My TV repairman states the plasma screen is defective and any cost of repair is greater than the price of the unit. Hitachi customer service is completely unsympathetic. I will not buy a Hitachi again.
I have had this camera about 6 years paid 700.00. I liked this camera because you can take pictures and video and even take a picture from your video. About a year ago the lens cap hesitated when trying to open (automatic) then it just stopped. Sony quoted 500.00 to fix. That is rediculous! I finally got used to all of the screens so I am not sure what to do. Everything in my house is Sony but I am at the point of defecting. Don't buy this product or take your chances that it stays working.
What the hell is this?! Not even one month after getting this battery, I will no longer hold a charge! It worked great for the first couple of weeks! Then one day, nothing! And I don't even use it on a daily basis either! Hell, I left it alone for a week and that is when things started to NOT happen. Now it will say it's charging, but it also says that there is 0% Power Remaining. If I had wanted a battery that won't hold any kind of charge, I would have just stayed with the battery I had and wouldn't have wasted the money on this thing!
I have had 3 Beltronics detectors over the past ten years, and they performed admirably in detecting a variety of radar/laser signals. This unit has incredible range and often alerts you of threats so far down the road that you have plenty of time reduce speed. The blue leds are nice and the mute function on the charger is a pleasant and surprisingly useful touch. The major problem with this detector (and my other 2 purchases) is the horrendous mounting system that is bundled with the unit. These "mounting systems" are the cheapest, flimsiest clips available and are an absolute disgrace considering the price of this product. I cannot begin to describe how irritating it is to have your $300.00 detector falling off your windshield multiple times during a morning a commute. I was, in fact, so bothered by this tendency that I threw my last Beltronics detector out of the window (not the recommended workaround). Yes, they sell a heavy duty clip on their website, but you should not have to make an additional purchase just achieve a basic functionality.I hardly ever write reviews, but after struggling to get this unit remounted during my commute, I realized just how much of a deal-breaker this is. I love the Beltronics product itself, but I will switch to Escort for my next purchase. Buyer beware.
My shuffle suffered the blinking green-orange lights so I took it into the Apple store. A salesman took 15 minutes to figure out that he couldn't do anything, and said I would have to sign up for a appointment at the "Genius" bar. At that appointment, the "genius" said he couldn't fix it, and because he said he didn't know anything about engineering he couldn't say whether the shuffle was not working because of a software or a hardware problem or both. Apparently being an Apple "genius" doesn't involve understanding how things work, though it does appear to require having a trendy haircut. The 'genius" then offered a $10 discount on the purchase of a new shuffle - but couldn't answer the question of why anyone would want to waste money on such a poorly designed thing.Perhaps it should be retitled the "idiot bar."
Received this item and the box was opened. The merchandise did not work. Terrible purchase and Amazon should be ashamed for sending defective products to good customers like myself. I am deeply disappointed in Amazon.
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've owned several laser printers for my SOHO business. I had an HP 6P for several years and replaced it with this unit. Paper handling is terriffic- the manual tray allows you to easily enter envelopes and does not jam. Large input tray requires less attention. Unit feels tough... doors and trays snap closed firmly and open evenly. No wrestling. First page prints quickly after it goes into sleep mode. Driver is easy to navigate and has a multitude of useful options. All at a signifantly lower cost than a comparable HP. I have to add to this... Now after owning it for a little less than a year, I've had squealing problems. I called Brother-- got them the first time and was told it was a drum problem. I've only used 2 toner cartridges, but they insisted that would resolve it. I went out and spent the $150+ for a new drum. Squeal (fingers on chalkboard?) persists. Now when I call customer service all I get is "Due to high call volume we can't handle your call right now"... Trying to resolve through Amazon at this time. As good as this machine could be, customer service has been less than adequate.. Maybe HP is worth the $$ after all
This item is very poorly designed and will fail eventually. First you will notice that the powered port will quit working, and you will not be able to charge any device connected. Then the other ports will start to wig out. Your mouse may start jumping all over the screen, and then even things such as printing will fail.
I read two hours worth of reviews on several web sites before I took the plunge and purchased this highly acclaimed graphics card by ATI (now owned by AMD). First, I had to replace my power supply unit. The card requires at least 450 watts of power. The PSU cost me $100.00. Moreover, my old power supply didn't have a six-pin power plug (ATI doesn't supply a dongle like Nvidia does). The new power supply is also a lot noisier than I had hoped. But back to the graphics card. It is long and cumbersome. I had to remove several power cables in order to put the ATI card in its PCI-E socket. And even then it didn't want to seat itself easily. My RAM and a resistor on my motherboard kept getting in the way. I finally got the card seated into its socket, and after an hour, I had my PC up and running. My Vista Operating System rated the card with a 5.9! I was happy. . . for a while. Then tragedy struck. ATI announced new drivers for Vista; I downloaded the software and installed it correctly. The card has not worked since then. I get one blue screen after another. Rolling back the drivers hasn't helped either. Tech support is only available until 5PM Monday through Thursday, and it closes at 3PM on Friday. NO WEEKEND support. I replaced the graphics card with another card that I had used previously; it's not as powerful, but it works always!
I have never gotten this to install and work correctly.Customer support from D-LInk is really bad.Buy something else from someone else.
By far the biggest annoyance is the calibration that it goes through at exactly the wrong time - every time. It takes for ever to finish and sounds like its factory inside. The paper feed does not come out very far and the picture paper holder sits right on top and can not move. I have never used the photo paper tray and yet it tells me sometimes that I have to put it down, when it's never been up and won't clear until I give it a good whack or reboot which takes about an hour. I would not recommend this product. Toner cartridges don't last either.
I was hoping this would be a proper replacement, simple fix and easy solution replacement battery, for the TTL light metering system in my old Minolta SRT201. No such luck. I installed it and the camera's check battery setting showed the battery as being out of range. A further check with my volt/ohm meter confirmed the voltage was at 1.55 volts, instead of the required and advertised 1.35 volts. A 15% error is a big deal for some electrical devices! At least is is for my camera's light meter. I had hoped the battery would settle to the proper voltage, after a few days. It's been a week and the voltage is still too high for proper operation. I really don't feel like burnig up film at different settings, too see what it takes to correct for this crappy battery's incorrect voltage. From reading other reviews, I was worried they (I bought two) might arrive dead. I think they must have a quality control problem at WeinCell, or, they just don't care enough to get it right. Don't waste your time and money on this poor product.
I had purchased two different models of Brother all-in-one machines. One of them is MFC3220C and the other one was also MFC model and I forgot the model number. The machines I purchased had issue with "Machine Error 41" error. This error is displayed when the print head is bad or clogged up. On the internet, many other buyers of these machines were complaining and frustrated with this error code. I called Brother support and they had sent me a remanufactured machine as a replacement. The machine they sent also has the same issue and it lasted only 5 months.Don't waste your money on this machine!! After experiencing the same issue on two different models, I decided not to waste my money on any of the Brother all-in-one inkjet machines.
I expected this to charge my ipod touch and iphone 4s and it does not. Its clunky to work with and I was disappointed with the lack of charging, even though the description said it would charge these devices as it plays.
Unfortunately, it does not fit OS sized road handlebars (31.8 mm bars). Basically, its a worthless lump of plastic to me.
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.
It was the cheapest cable on Amazon, and it performed accordingly. It sort of worked for a couple of weeks and finally broke. Intially, I could only get it to pass a signal when I kinked it a certain way. Then it just stopped all together. Regardless, I'll probably buy another one as Best Buy is trying to charge $59.99 for a DVI to HDMI cable.
I bought this item to run a remote flash off of my digital camera. I could only frequently get it to trigger my flash when held directly in front of my cameras flash. I took it to my local photographer who suggested I buy a peanut slave.(He has been using a non-digital version for a couple of years with his digital camera.) It would not work with his equipment either. I bought the cheaper non-digital version that works great.
As KEITH said, if you need five connectors then you will need a sacrificial socket as new bare quick connect female connectors with the lock-in tab (removable with a pin or brad) are hard to find. The shunted connector can be moved to another terminal or clipped and spliced, a trivial task. Wires appear to be only 18 gauge; for sturdier wiring consider the double sockets with longer 16 gauge wires. These have external diodes. Sockets can be ganged together. Definitely a cheap socket.
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
It is a fine machine unless you have Windows Vista as we do! There is an insert with instructions and a special CD to use however we still can't get the FAX to work. With scanning if you have Vista you have to go into the Paint program to scan which is bizarre! If you use Vista, I would avoid this product and get one that is compatible!
Apple quality is terrible, and they don't stand behind their products. My iPod Photo started malfunctioning almost immediately after the warranty expired. I have spent more time resetting it and reloading it than listening to it. The battery gives no where near the advertised power. If you don't pay for an Apple Care policy for an extra year, Apple will not provide any service or refer to third party service for an iPod, even if you wish to pay for it.According to the Apple Store technician, the iPod's hard drive is defective, probably was from the staryt, resulting in intermittent crashes (sad iPod face in display), inability to power on or freezing of device. Another Apple technician told me he believed the logic board is bad. They suggested replacement of the device, which cost $499, at my cost as the one-year manufacturer's warranty expired nine months ago.
I read all of the reviews, yet I still decided to try this stuff. I have a badly scratched DVD, it is so bad that it looks like someone was trying to turn it into a snack. I was able to play the DVD for about a year in that condition, but alas, it has stopped working.I figured that I'd try this and see if it could get it functioning again. Many people seem to have had DVDs with only minor scratches, so I figured since mine was badly scratched, it might work. Nope. I applied it again, again, and again, and again. I followed the instructions perfectly. So now I have the same messed up DVD, and I'm out $7. I should have just replaced the DVD.
I have been using personal computers since 1982. This is unfortunately the worst and most unreliable printer that I have ever had. I am dissapointed as it was recommended by consumer reports. We have had problems with the scanner, the fax, and it devours cartriages even when you are printing in black. We are very dissapointed. I would see it, but I would not want to stick someone with it unless I had given prior disclosure.
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.
After reading many reviews here, out of curiosity, I wend to BestBuy to get a physical feel and look. It is disappointing! Though the screen really shows sharp and clear text, everything is so tiny on that little screen after all. It strains eyes no matter old or young eyes. The screen is too small to be a laptop, and device is too bulky to be a PDA. I think this is a failure of Sony's design team.Updated on 8/21/2012Revisiting my old review, and now looking back from the world of iPhone, iPad, Kindles, etc., I believed I did a correct call at that time around that "this device is a failure of Sony's design team." All those reviewers at the time jumped and fiecely defended the Sony's dismal device had shot their own feet.
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.
Barely pulls out any Air. No Temperature change at all. Equipment failed after 2 weeks. I would not recommend this product.
Bought this product in June 2008, and had good service from it...until September 2009. The unit refused to come on with the remote or manually. Pulling out and reinserting the power plug resulted in the unit coming on, which allowed me to get all but 1 of my CD's out. The unit, however, will not play the CD that has remained inside. I expected a better product from Onkyo, but this has definitely been a bug disappointment. I certainly would not recommend this product. Heed this warning, and those from the other reviewers who had problems with it. I should have paid attention to the poor reviews, but instead, I took a chance and got a product for &lt; $150, to use for 15 months...Works out to roughly $10/month rental of an Onkyo DXC390
Bought one of these to add to a relatively complex home network - SMC Barricade router, Linksys wireless router to extend range into other parts of the house, three SMC USB wireless adapters, and a laptop with wireless built in. The Linksys device doesn't work on any machine or OS in the house, failing in unique ways with each one. Three emails to support produced no responses, not even a robot &quot;we got your email.&quot; Over a half hour on hold when I called...and then disconnected. It looks cool, but don't buy it unless looks are, absolutely, everything. Support matters.
Dymo's website has a software download for Intel power Macs - this software does not work at all - even though the Mac "sees" the Dymo sitting on a USB port it cannot print to it - after a friendly geek struggled with it for the better part of a hour it finally decided to print labels - even the geek does not know what he did to make it print - so - if it goes down - it goes to my physical trash bin - get with it DYMO - Macs are taking over the computer world
I bought this vent mount for my garmin nuvi 350. It's an ok product if you don't mind the thing jiggling aroung on your a/c vent. Appearantly it's not desingned for every car exactly. Despite the adjustment features it has it still can not maintian a steady footing on my a/c vent. And it was not easy to remove from the vent. Overall not a good buy. I wouldn't waste the money.
Imagine you're trying to get some video editing done quickly for a client. You research all the products and finally select the ADS. Electronics Direct say it's in stock. You buy with 1-click. Confirmation arrives immediately saying it will arrive within two days. It doesn't. You check the order status on Amazon and suddenly it could be two weeks from now. Argghh.
works great until you get a modern computerwon't work with Windows 7, 64 bitFind something newer, or you end up stranded like I
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
Great DVD when it works, but it broke in 12 months!!! No picture output. Probably only played 20 dvds during that time. Now its an expensive CD player!! Not recommend it.
I sure wish I had read the reviews here before buying this thing. From day 1, my Zire 21 kept resetting itself, losing all data. When I contacted Customer Service, they finally said they would send me a mailing label by email that I could use to return the Zire for a refund. The label never came, so I called back a few days later to enquire. They told me they would send a return label to my mailing address. Again, no label. By the time I contacted them the third time, I was past the 30 day mark, thus not eligible for a refund. They said they would send me instructions for sending it in for in-warranty repair. Again, I have received nothing.If you check the PalmOne web site, you can find a comment about &quot;some&quot; cell phones causing Zire 21s to reset. (Of course, you will not find any comment about this serious defect on the sales pages--They have buried it in the &quot;support&quot; area.) So, what am I supposed to do about it, stop using a cell phone? The reset problem is clearly a defect. Do reputable companies continue to sell products that are clearly defective, and then stall to avoid having to make a refund? I do not think so.I used a Palm III for the four years prior to this purchase, and I would have been happy to use it for another twenty years, but I finally managed to break it. I bought the Zire because it is similar to the Palm III, and I respected the Palm brand. No more! Never again will I buy a Palm product. The company has proven itself dishonest and unresponsive.
I purchased the Inno after reading great reviews of it here and in several publications. But, unless I've got a particular bad unit, the build quality is awful. The headphone jack will not hold onto my Etymotic Research earphone plug, which pulls out constantly. No other electronic device that I have has this problem. I found posts on the Web from other people who have also had the headphone jack problem. Also, the on/off slide switch seems to be defective. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Finally, I was surprised at how spotty the reception is. I'm in the SF Bay Area, and this is my first XM experience. I expected that I would have great reception at my location. But the signal drops out constantly. I actually looked forward to getting this product, but I'm returning it.
I bought this player after doing what I thought was research. I purchased it because I have a m230 that I am happy with, but the memory size was too small. I really liked that this had expandable memory, and bought all the accessories so that I could put different collections of music on different sd cards.When I got the player and plugged it into Windows Media Player, I got a big shock/disappointment. It would not play my Napster subscription music. (You see there is a difference between being compatible with "Napster" as the product desription states, and being compatible with "Napster to go") So I called tech support at Sandisk and they suggested that I switch subscription services to Rhapsody to go, as that service supported both of my players. I was in a dilemma because I did not want to download all of my songs again, but I also did not want to return my player. Luckily, I called the Rhapsody help line before I made a decision and found out that they do not support the e140 either. I found this really odd because the player comes with a Rhapsody installation disc and a trial offer coupon for Rhapsody to go. Three different tech support people at Sandisk assured me that my e140 would play Rhapsody subscription music. Finally the supervisor that I asked for told me the truth, the e140 does not have the capability to play ANY subscription music. (Not Rhapsody, not Napster, not ANYTHING!) The supervisor offered to trade my player for the m240, but I really wanted the ability to expand, and see that trade as a step down. Plus, he was unwilling to buy back my fm tuner, sd cards, and sd card reader.Buyer beware, If you intend to purchase tracks or compile lists from your own library, or even listen to books this will work for you...but, if you want to listen to subscription music on the go this unit will not work for you. Also, I have sadly learned that even the tech support people will give you the wrong answer if you try to research.
I recently upgraded from the WGR614 to this. From a router and wireless standpoint, this unit is MUCH better than the previous Netgear routers I had. The pretty silver units are nice for consumers, but I needed more options and more range. This unit does it all.However, and it is a BIG however, the Print Server (which was the main reason to spring for the total upgrade) does not support my HP PSC 2410 nor my EPSON Stylus CX5200. Those two things in themselves make it impossible for me to recommend the router overall. None of the Netgear products support this, and it makes no sense, since most people buy small multifunctions for their homes now.
Ok before i begin one thing DO NOT BUY. This is about the worst case you can buy for you ipod. It looks fairly stylish, but there are two huge flaws:1. You can't use it without pulling the case off2. ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERTThere is a tag on the side of the beltclip towards the top of the case that creates VERTICAL SCRATCHES as you pull the ipod out and put it back, which you have to do. Ok so scracthes on the back doesnt seem that bad but it adds up becomes quite horrible, it is even worse when you accidentaly put in in backwards. The tag will put SCRATCHES ON DISPLAY. Thanks to this flaw my ipod is scarred for life.PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS CASE ANYTHING BUT THIS CASE NO CASE AT ALL IS BETTER THAN THIS
I know that almost every critical review on this camera talks about the noise. I don't have a FX07 myself, but my boss has one that I used for office work after my Canon A85's CCD crapped out after 3 years of rigorous service.There is normal noise and then there is FX07 noise. Normal noise (at low ISO anyway) is manageable - throw image into Noise Ninja noise reduction program, Auto-Profile, set Chrominance filtering to Max, fiddle around with Luminance filtering, process, save. Rinse and repeat.At low ISOs, the FX07's noise is coarse and non-uniform. Which blows the Auto-Profiling - the Luma and Chroma noise level readings come out low - the noise is too coarse to be recognized. Even with maximum filtering in Chroma and Luma, you see lots of huge individual noise specks. So you run up the "Smoothness" to squelch them (like the program recommends) and lose half the detail in an photo. That's at ISO 100.At higher ISOs, say oh 200 or 400, the noise is even coarser and more uniform. Luma and Chroma estimates remains low (for the ISOs), but the noise covers up the image in huge coarse grains. Any attempt to recover detail from said grains is futile. The image details don't just turn "plasticy", they are obliterated.Results at ISO800 or 1250 are unusable, but since that's true of even a Powershot G9 I guess I shouldn't complain about that - it's the poor low-ISO results that are the killer.After some painful lessons, I came to the conclusion that this is at best a 5MP camera (even at low ISO), not a 7MP. By admitting this fact and setting your camera to 5MP, the noise grains become small enough that Noise Ninja actually recognizes them as noise (the measured noise levels actually rise) and you can squelch them without destroying the image. If the image was taken in 7MP, the only real chance for usability is to scale it to 50% - that is turning it into a ~1.8MP image before putting it into Noise Ninja (Noise Ninja NR is theoretically done before downsizing but theory obviously did not factor in the Lumix FX07).On the positive, it is a OK 2-5MP camera. It is small, colors are good, optical stabilizer works - just read the 4/5 star reviews. But do you want to pay the listed price for a 5MP (at best) camera? As for me, after 4 months of the above torture I went to buy a Canon G9 camera for use at work and home.
I was very disappointed in this adapter. It was recommended to me to be used to allow my embroidery/sewing machine to communicate with my new computer. It was not compatible. I am not very "techy" however I did not read anywhere that it would not work with Vista. I promptly requested and received return instructions, which I followed exactly. That was @3 weeks ago and I am still waiting for a refund. I'm very disappointed in the product as well as the company from which it was purchased. I do plan to stay on top of this since this item was not cheap.
This Toshiba VCR lived up to my expectations, but just barely. It is reliable, relatively sturdy, and I havent had any problems in playback or record, but there are several small changes that would make it a better product.First: the remote. The buttons are all small (and the same size) so you basically have to turn on the lights if you want to control the machine. Unless, of course, you memorize the configuration, but you would have to use it a lot, and it's not really a universal remote.Second: setting it to record. The steps to record are easy to follow, but instead of being able to use the numeric keypad, you must use arrows to change the time, which can be a real pain. Believe me, you get sick of scrolling (slowly) from 6:30 to 11:00 when you have to do it several times. Also, it doesnt automatically turn on the timer to record when you turn the power off; you have to do that manually.Third: automatic clock. It worked, but in the time it took me to get it to do so, I could have set the clock myself.So, I guess I am satisfied, but if I bought a new VCR, it would probably be a different one.
These earphones sound great and are the most comfortable that I've come across. Main draw back-- the left channel quit working after 2 weeks of use( With ipod at no more 40% volume). Wow, great job phillips. What a bunch of noobs.
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.
I went to put them on my head this morning, and one of the clips holding the earphones snapped right off. I didn't abuse them or travel with them at all. It's a downright travesty that this company makes its phones out of plastic and calls them "professional" grade. Who cares about the iso or the sound when you can't wear the things?You want to sink $100 into a pair of cheap, plastic headphones? Here's your product.
I've tried this product, and I just about had a client hang up on me. People complain they can hear a beeping and whirring noise, and no matter what adjustments I make to the settings, it doesn't help. I'll never buy another Jabra device.
customer email reports: "were defective (Cord began to shred and wires were exposed" and "I have since seen a couple of reviews on them of people having the same problem which tells me they are poor quality so I see why you know have them 50% off!Too bad I did not see this before my purchase: 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: "Sony Aware Of Melting Rubber Issue, November 27, 2005"
Pros1. I got this one because it had a security feature, which is easy to use and set up.2. It's small enough to carry easily in your pocket but big enough with enough 'heft' that it get lost easily. It's about the size of a remote car door opener.Cons1. I noticed quickly that its wider form meant that it would block out any USB port that is adjacent in a side by side array like on a laptop and most USB hubs, sort of like a large person who can't really fit into a single seat on an airplane and has to buy two tickets. The only way that it wouldn't be a factor is if I used the stacked array ports on my desk top or used an extension cord [which doesn't seem to fit with the idea of being portable, does it?]. If I used a hub, which I usually do, I'd stick it on the end so it'd only take up 2 slots, instead of three. That was an annoyance that kept me from replacing it - which brings me to the final point..3. Unreliability - despite it's rugged appearance, it died after about a year. I'd had another cheaper Lexar thumb drive do the same before, one that I'd bought after this, but I thought it was a fluke. Then I read on a computer mag's site about the complaints of others regarding Lexar's lack of durability, so it seems to be a question to consider.So overall - I'd steer clear, and if you already have one - just use it to transport files that you've backed up elsewhere. DON'T think of it as your backup...you'll regret that.
This radio/CD player would have been great except for one thing: the CD player quit after six months. After that, you could not choose to be awakened by music on a CD. When a product fails like that, it just isn't worth your trouble to send it off for repairs. These products need to work the first time and last for at least a few years. Six months is too short a time for a major feature to go out. Definitely not 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.
the worst router i've ever bought. When your on the internet it suddenly disconnects and I have to wait ages for it to come back on. If your playing video games online this is also a terrible router. It kicks you out in the middle of games due to connection issues. Do not buy this router
the whole point of over the ear headphones is so that others around you are not bothered by what you're listening to....you can hear the music loud and clear if you're sitting anywhere near the person using theseI lost the reciept or I would have returned them by now.....JUNK!!! the only thing they're good for is mowing the lawn...I HOPE
Doesn't feet Vista HCx. I had no idea that Garmin Vista's are not the same size - no information anywhere. Garmin support doesn't answer emails.
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.
Arrival was fast. Case looks protective. What I didn't like was the size. It's huge. I didn't like the tripod as I bird and needed one to view from standing position not lying on the ground. Just dn't fit my needs. As far as quality of scope, didn't spend time with it, the size overwhelmed me. As far as returning no hassle except fit the 60 day credit - seemed excessively long.
should tell you that this requires 2-3 extra parts to use this... should be a package.
I bought this unit despite the warnings about cd playback, what a mistake! the first 2 cds into the bay came straight out of their celophane (never played before) and they skipped. The player skipped, studdered, stopped, started. And these were brand new cds. Imagine how it handles blemished cds. Now I am in the endless warranty, customer service, call you next week loop. What a waste of time. I have noticed that some big chain electronic stores have quit carrying this model; no wonder. Another cheap piece of crap which is more trouble than it is worth.
I would suggest spending a few more bucks for better quality earphones. First and foremost, these do not fit very comfortably in the ear and do not come with multiple ear buds. The sound quality is far inferior to $10 Skullcandy Earbuds I previously owned which also had a volume control switch on them. For the price I could not expect too much, but next time I will definitely pay a little extra money for a better quality product
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.
This is just a plastic box. I sent it back the day after I got it! It is not as advertised.
Haha 150 bucks are you kidding me. What a waste. This is ridiculous. Yes I am too poor to buy a tv so im going to buy a small LCD screen for 150 dollars, pathetic. You can plainly tell from the product and the character on the screen of the product this is a shi*ty a*s item. Instead buy a small tv. Or buy Final Fantasy X that doesn't require a tv. Just requires a small brain.
I have owned over 4 laptops now and the IBM thinkpad is by far the cheapest and most unreliable laptop. The computer has been unuseable every 4 months. First the battery. Then the power source. Then the harddrive. And now the motherboard, which by-the-way, has to be sent in to be replaced. It will take approximately 2 weeks to get all that back to me. I suggest a Mac or Toshiba. Their parts are not made in China, Mexico, and Malaysia like IBM-Lenovo's parts. I should have never taken the advice of PC magazine. THey do not rate on reliability.
Garmin announced in early 2006 that they planned to make all of their hardware and software Mac-compatible by the end of 2006, but there have been no further announcements, and there are no rumors suggesting progress.If you are a Mac user, do not purchase this or any other Garmin product which requires or allows uploads of maps, new software or waypoints unless you have access to a PC.Garmin will not license it's proprietary USB drivers (which are said to be quite flaky, even on PCs), so Mac users are locked out of the Garmin world until further notice.
I received these headphones second hand, so I compared them with my existing headphones, a Sennheiesr HD-555. The Coby headphones are truly awful in the high-note range, all of the treble is lost. The mid-ranges came in, though it too seemed muffled. Only the bass seemed good.Even the default earbuds that you get with an iPod are much better in audio quality.The only redeeming factor in these headphones is that they are great at blocking outside sounds.
My computer didn't recognize any devices when I used this cord, so there goes five bucks.
Before you commit to this NAS, please do yourself a favor and Google "Simpleshare error code 53". As you can see, I'm not the first to have this error nor the first to be spending my afternoon resolving it. I have been going around and around with Simpleshare support to resolve this with no luck. Their customer service is sub-par as they continue to read from the same script (...which obviously is not solving the problem!). The thing probably works great, but what in God's name is "simple" about it if it takes all day to set it up???Do your homework and buy another drive.
This is more a rant on the printer itself, but the ink is at least somewhat to blame. There seems to be ALWAYS some issue whenever I try printing. I've had enough of this garbage machine (Bravo SE). I'm already out about $1000 (including several ink cartridges and refill packs). I'll never buy a primera product again. Pay the extra few bucks to a cd duplicator service (Kunaki, Disc Makers) and save the hassle & headaches. The cartidges are insanely pricey ($50 for roughly 100 discs) and as far as the refill packs go, it's hit or miss when they'll crap out, and there's a ton of error messages every time that prevents me from finishing. Ultimately, I feel like I wasted my money, and will do EVERYTHING I CAN TO DISSUADE PATRONAGE!!!
Would strongly recommend against supporting ADS Tech with your business. I had the misfortune of buying the precedessor to this product (the Video Xpress) a couple years back, and upon my upgrade to Vista the product stopped working. Contacting their Tech Support (which was very good actually -- responsive), they quite politely told me that my product was not and would not ever be supported with Vista and that I could buy their new product. Yeah, right. Never had a vendor just completely back away from supporting their products and customers like these guys. Have older things than this that work fine with Vista because I bought those things from reputable companies that stand behind what they sell.Buyer beware with ADStech -- support isn't there; go elsewhere for your video capture needs, or else you will get to buy their garbage again next year when they stop supporting what you just bought!
as you can tell by the title, i hate this product, actualy it cannot be called a product even. its so slow, i have an VERY fast DSL connection (around 5mbs), yet my wireless signal is 1/5th the speed of dial up at times. i cant load a single website without waiting five minuts and dirtying my mouth! i hate this junk so much, i am about to break it everytime i use my laptops, but i dont wana spend more money on a router, this junk was $70! the only reason i didnt return it after the first day, (yes the first day), is becuz i lost the reciept. iv been trying out lots of routers to find the best one, but my quest ended wen i lost the reciet, and this is the worst, it barely works! the signal is always so weak, that it just stops working sometimes, (like a gravely injured person drifting in and out of consciouses if u get what i mean), and the router is 15 feet away from me in the room next door! im surprised this site even loaded up, becuz, it usually hasnt in the past. once google tok 2 minuts to load. DONT WAST UR TIME, EFORT, MONEY, AND STRESS AND HEALTH ON THIS F*** JOB!!!!! ITL PUT GREY HAIRS ON UR HEAD! NEGATIVE 5 STARS FOR THIS, AND A DISASTEROUS FATE AND A SPOT ON ENGINEERING DISASTERS ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL BE TO THIS JUNK PRODUCT!!!!!!!!! I HATE IT
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.
Bought this on a friends recommendation. Also bought a TomTom at the same price. The Magellan is not as good as the TomTom. The maps in the Magellan are out of date and you can't edit them, on the TomTom the maps are current and you can edit them. TomTom is more user friendly and I like the display better. For the money, get the TomTom due to much better support, friendliness of use and current map.
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!!!
Had this for about 3 weeks. Had to put slight pressure on the mic connection in order for volume to work. Opened up the unit and found some cold solder joints. Do not recommend this product unless you can solder.
Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom, Handycam Station, & Extra NPFP50 Battery (Purchased on 10/27/2008)by SonyI sent back to the seller that camera, because that camera was BROKEN. I do not want to fix that camera.Also that title was not said "Broken camera", so please write "Broken Camera". If Amazon.com want to sell the "Broken camera". I do not want this kind problem. I bought a lot of things from Amazon.com, but this is not good.......
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.
We purchased this September 2009. This week in Georgia we have had severe thunderstorm, tornado watches and warnings these last two weeks of April 2011. It NEVER went off and it gave us no warning.If you push the button, you get the report. We will dump this machine and buy another brand.
I have written and talked to people about this warranty. I asked that it be cancelled and never received anything in the mail concerning this warranty but was still charged for it. The camera was purchased on 9/11/06. I would like my refund of $29.99 as soon as possible since I have never received any paperwork on this warranty and had asked that it be cancelled long ago.
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
I looked forward to setting up the Buttkicker Gamer with my new Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtrememusic sound card (7.1 audio). However, what the sparse documentation and misleading packaging of the Buttkicker Gamer doesn't tell you is that it doesn't work with 6.1 or 7.1 sound cards, only stereo, 4 channel or 5.1 surround sound cards.Considering that the X-fi is pretty much the new standard in sound cards, this overlooked aspect is really inexcuseable and dissapointing. I was much have loved to enjoy the extra sensory experience, but was very disappointed by all the wires, the poor documentation, misleading packaging, and will be returing the product. (No worries Amazon.com, didn't buy it from you!)
Very good ergonomic design. My young children could use this keyboard with no problem to browse around on the PC that is connected to our big screen t.v. Would rate it 5 stars except ...After about 6 months it broke. None of the letter keys work. If I press the "P" key it tries to print. It's as if the ctrl key is stuck down and so any letter key pressed is really ctrl-plus-the-letter. So I have to throw it away.Went to Adesso web site to try to get technical support. Chat option always says "offline." Sent them an email 5 days ago with no response back. Tried calling their 800-467-1195 number and keep getting a busy signal. This keyboard is a bit pricey, if it were a $20 keyboard I might just shrug it off but for this somewhat expensive price I expected better. I just ordered the BTC 9019URF for only 30 bucks and I'll see how that one goes.
This modem is a decent product which lacks instructions to set up a wireless network. I find that customer support needs improvement. The jury is out on this one.
I had my Zune for a few months when my computer and the Zune software suddenly stopped recognizing my Zune. After deleting the Zune software and reloading it my computer recognizes the zune, but the software still doesn't. I have done everything that the Zune trouble shooting guide suggests, and to no avail. The internet is full of discussion boards about the same problem. Many times the people in the discussion board note that the Zune hotline could not fix their problem either. I never had any problems with my ipod. I have decided that the money I put into the Zune was a waste.
Last year I bought celestron Noble 10 x 50 bins and was so and still am very pleased with five plus star rating.... got them on closeout at around $120 (list price around 300). Wanting to see better details in the night sky, and preferring portable and casual bins to a telescope, I had high expections because this skymaster has more than twice the light gather capability of my Noble. Bottom line, total disapointment as I could see nothing in the skymaster that I could not make out with my Nobles. These bins are HUGE (I knew that) and heavy and bulky and a pain to use compared to lighter bins. If you can afford it, you are much better off with a light, portable pair with higher quality glass and better coating.
This is probably the biggest waste of 5 dollars in my life. They just dig into your skull and project poor sound quality onto your all ready in pain ear drum.
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).
quality is not good.but you can see the persondo not recommend this one.Blurry but you do see the person somewhat...
I have been a long-time user of Iomega Zip drives...the internal type. They have worked great and are convenient for quick access, transfer and back-up of daily computer files. I have some 60 Zip disks filled with an assortment of important files.Since my internal Zip drive is on the same ribbon cable as my hard drive, and I wanted to add another hard drive to my computer, I had to give up the internal Zip drive (only two devices per ribbon cable). Therefore, I purchased the external Iomega 250MB USB Zip drive.It is a plug-and-play device, so installation is instant. I put in my first disk and presto...it came alive...with a clunk, a grind and an assortment of other strange noises...it started working. First task...transfer about 24MB of info on to a disk. I waited and waited and waited some more. 12 minutes later it was finished. With the internal Zip drive this task would have taken about 12 seconds. I could have gone out and washed the car during the time I waited. My computer has USB2.0 but the device is only a USB1.1, so that might have something to do with it.Not only did this drive take forever to complete its task, it was uncomfortably noisy. It makes all kinds of grinding noises, sometimes slowing down to a crawl then speeding up again. My internal drive made a little noise, but nothing like this. Forget about doing anything else on your computer while the Zip drive is chugging along.I cannot recommend this product at all. It is slow and noisy and leaves me the general feeling of...well, being ripped off...because it is basically a cheap piece of junk!At one time Zip drives were the best way to archive files simply because there were no other convenient options available. But, I think it is time to toss out all those old Zip disks and go to USB2.0 flash drives for easily accessible back-up and storage. For the big, more permanent archiving I burn files to CD's or DVD's. For daily back-ups and quick access, flash drives appear now to be the way to go.Iomega had better consider producing other storage products because if they keep making junk like this, they won't be in business much longer.
We bought the IC465c to work with Skype. We run XP. The drivers installed, but when we connected the camera, it would not be recognized. Was on hold with tech support for 34 minutes and no answer. Gave up and will return the camera despite the big notice in box that says, 'Do not return to store.'Micro innovations website was not helpful either. Sounds like this company preys on bargain shoppers who they expect will not take the time to return non-working goods. I'll stay away from Micro Innovations from now on.
Produced a better picture from my DVD player, but after 30 days the sound went (?). TV's sound is fine on it's own, and DVD works fine with composite cables, sound and picture. So it has to be the cable. I don't know if this happens to cables, but I e-mailed the seller asking and have thus far received no reply. I bought it because it was offered on Amazon, whom I trust, and the price was great ($5.95 + S&H). But I guess you get what you pay for!
The stands are very sturdy, the bases are heavy. But I could not get the Bose speaker wires to stay in the slots on the stem,therefore am returning them due to my disappointment.
The bass is really amazing. But for some reason when I would turn the volume all the way up the speakers would cut out on one side and therefore completely ruined the song. Good luck
I'm really disappointed in this card. After 6 months of use, the card's fan seized and stopped spinning causing the capacitors on the card to blow out. Luckily there's a 2 year warranty, however it's a hassle and inconvenience to send the card back and wait on the RMA. This is the second card of this same type that we had a problem with, I would NOT recommend this to anyone.
When the camera worked, it was nice. When the camera did not work (a longer period of time), it was aweful and expensive to fix. JVC does not care if you are having problems with your product. The only answers I rec'd from customer support were, "You pay for shipping to fix. Your problem now....goodbye." I spent over $500 on my camcorder less than 4 years ago. It has only worked a short time. Best of luck to you. I have seen hundreds of posts on independent sites with the same problem I am having, "Condensation, Please wait," and not one instance of this posting on the JVC site.
The jukebox was working okay [Though it was buggy from the start] until it died after about 3 months, so I had it sent in for repairs, which they said would take up to 10 days. That was about 4 months ago, so I called to see what the deal was and found out recently that it was "lost in service." So I was told a new one would be sent to me, and it would take up to 1 week. That was over 2 weeks ago. I called to get a refund, but apparently that is impossible [Gateway's return policy is 15 days], and I've pretty much just been told to wait for the phantom replacement jukebox, but no one knows how long it will take for it to be sent [by the way, this is just something that annoyed me: Gateway hires some of the slowest and underqualified technical support people ever. One woman didn't even know what an mp3 player was]. I've begun to assume my $350 is lost for good and am starting to look at ipod and sony's new walkman. Never buying Gateway again.
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.
Not a good choice for Mac users on Skype in spite of what reviews say
I was very excited to own this product. But when the setup turned into a laborsome 7 hour ordeal, I began to wonder why I had spent all that money for something that should be a piece of cake. Oh yes, and don't forget about the big hooplah that you have to go through to download, transfer, and eventually find out it doesn't use all the different formats that music is available to us. Great concept Microsoft, but the typical consumer doesn't have time to jump through hoops and tame lions just to listen to music or watch videos. I returned it.
I made the following mistake: I read reviews and compared good and bad ones (number-wise and specifically). When I got the USB to PS/2 converter I tried it in several configurations (different machines and keyboards). Worked intermittently, maybe 10% of time. Thought maybe I got a bum device. When I re-read the reviews I realized the high rating reviews were almost all for a different device, mainly the USB TO RS232 converter. Amazon just jumbles them all together since they are selectable on the same page. Mostly bad reviews for USB-PS2 version. Bummer! The short part is, this fails to respond almost all the time. Computer sees the converter in "Hardware Devices", but does not respond. I advise you not to buy this in the USB-PS2 version. Not worth even paying to send it back.
Very poor product! not at all worth the money that I paid for it..and if I could ..I would send it back!
The sound on these earbuds are fine. That isn't my problem. But the wire design is.The right earbud wire is longer than the left one which allows you to put the right bud behind your neck from left to right and into the right ear. This has the disadvantage of snagging on your neck when you turn your head to the left. And don't even get me started on wearing a coat with these things on. The wire constantly snags on collars, zippers or simply through friction alone on the front of your coat, loosening or completely pulling out either bud from your ears.Next, if you work out with these buds, your sweat corrodes the rubber casing! I had these buds for about six months before returning to the gym, and in that time the casing was fine. The week I started working out I noticed that the casing looked ripped in a few places, exposing the copper wires within. The more I worked out, The worse it got. Other friends of mine who have these buds have confirmed that it wasn't just with my pair. Neeeeeext!
UPDATE: I replaced this one after 3 years of use with a multi-directional digital flat antenna from RCA. I was skeptical of the flat one but for $12 (refurbished) it was worth the risk. I replaced the Eagle Aspen because it was big and clumsy and one of the connections came loose requiring me to reconnect by crimping it back on. I had the Eagle Aspen hanging on the wall above the tv. It was ugly and scratched up the paint over time.
Despite being a gentle user, printer lasted a total of 23 months. Became a very heavy piece of junk as a problem with printing heads meant that the scanner and fax became unusable. No more MFP for me.
I bought this because I had a good experience with the Griffin Roadtrip. The Roadtrip is out in the open and I wanted something a little less obvious to the iPod thieves so I bought this iTrip Auto. It is pretty much worthless because of all the static. The transmitter is not nearly as strong as the Roadtrip.
I may just be made wrong...but these headphones don't stay put when I'm running. I have to wear them upside down, which is majorly uncomfortable, just to get them to stay in my ears.Alas...
I purchased these at another store and did not have to pay the $30 because of a labeling error, but even then that did not make up for the poor design of these. I have had problems of these slipping out of my ears as well. And then there is the different length of the cording leading directly to the earphones. Why would that make it a better design. Maybe I am missing something. I string the wire underneath my clothes when I am working in the lab so they won't hang around everywhere. Unfortunately with the mismatched cord length, everytime I move my head, the stupid earphones fall out and I have to remove my gloves to put them back in, a HUGE hassle when performing an experiment. The sound out of these is not the greatest either, I feel sorry for the people who paid full price for them. I am going back to my Koss "The Plug" which are cheaper and sound a whole lot better. I guess I have a back-up now if I ever lose the other ones.
The camera itself is ok. The lens that it comes with is worthless, a maximum apeture of 3.5 is not very big at all. Pictures will be crap unless you are in a lot of light, especially if you like to use slow speed film. If you really like the camera, I would recommend buying the body and lens seprately.
I liked the look of this caddy and how it would hold the CPU firmly min place (I thought). Turns out that it IS sturdy, but because of a design flaw, it simply can't receive more than a couple stars from me. The rollers are held in place with wing nuts. Those wing nuts are right next to the place where the CPU sits and when the unit is tight in place they rub against the CPU and cause scraping problems. It also causes the CPU not to sit properly in the caddy. One other thing, the caddy is not long enough to allow enough of the CPU to sit in place. Oh well. I'm not returning it since I still think it basically works, but I can't recommend it.
I gave up, and threw this in the trash.This 720 is a so-so remote. Nothing extraordinary. The BIG PROBLEM with it? The charging system. This was nothing but trouble from day one. Logitech replaced the charging base once, and that one failed as well. The remote just doesn't connect well with the contacts in the base so that it can charge. This was a constant aggravation. I can still hear the beep beep beep as they contacts try and make a good connection for the charging to occur.My advise? Avoid this one.
I received the tripod late, and when I opened the box and gave it a once over, i noticed a number of disappointments.1: It looks like it was rolled down a hill. (Dirt covered)2: There are missing pieces like the actual fast-release plate that connects the camera to the tripod.3:There are broken parts everywhere.Overall, I hate it and I would say that you should buy it if you want to convince people that you use a tripod all the time. Because it looks like the previous owner was a hardcore photographer or a hobo.
I was on my second adapter from Apple and it just broke. Granted, it was on its last leg for a LONG time, but I guess the final wire strand just gave out because a bright spark and a loud pop later, I'm on Amazon trying to find one myself another one.I take very good care of my property, too... but like another reviewer said, if you sit with the laptop on your lap while it's plugged in, the cord will eventually wear out at the connector. Not a lot of engineering went into strain relief on this one. Plus, when wrapped up using the retractable hooks, the connector is left dangling at the edge, extremely succeptable to excess bending when put in a bag or even just sitting in a drawer.Overall, a horribly designed and horribly expensive product.
Trust the user reviews on here - the cords for these great earphones really do wear out after 2-3 months. They literally disintegrate. It's not worth buying these 4 times a year when you can get a better pair (Shure e3c?) for a little more.It's a real shame because the sound and comfort of these earphones (for the good price) can't be beaten. I used them on airplanes, I used them at the gym, at work - most noise gets blocked out brilliantly. The bass levels are strong, since the earbud goes into your air - if this is a problem, adjust the equalizer on your audio device.I was over the moon for the first 2 months with these. I will NOT buy again though - I've been through 2 pairs and until Sony fix the flimsy wiring, you should avoid this set of earphones.
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.
Bought two of these radios within the last year, one is still operating. FM stopped working last month on one unit only get static on that band. Contacted the company and told that since warranted only for 90 days there are NO OTHER OPTIONS, we would have to buy a new one. We are, JUST NOT A SAGEAN.
I thought I was buying from Amazon, but it ended up shipped from one of their market partner. The cartridges is not in its original box and both packaging are cracked. They look like factory rejects. Seller never responded to my inquires. Just one BAD experience. The ones that I used to buy directly from Amazon are always new with box.
This system looks great; moreover, it sounds great, unfortunately the quality is far from great. I had this out of the box and hooked up within minutes, I placed five CDs in the carousel and hit the shuffle button. After about two minutes, the player got hung up and it failed to recognize two of the discs. I returned this machine the next day. Also, when you change CDs or open the carousel, it sounds like an explosion; it's loud I tell ya.I seriously wanted to like this player. Most of the shelf systems today are so ascetically hideous. This one, on the contrary, is designed for the eye; unfortunately it is not designed for the ears. Again think twice before purchasing this product.
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.
The Roadmate worked well for about two weeks and then quit working. Goodbye $329.00
Purchased this via Amazon in April of 2007. As of end of December 2009 - dead. Well, ok, it still turns on, but it doesnt do anything else. I got stuck in the Error code 5010 - which tells me that the scanner lock is on. After repeated and multiple troubleshooting steps, it's still non-functional. In the 20 months of use, it was great - good quality printing, even better scanning. Unfortunately, it's not great with Mac OSX - it works, but not like it should. Ink is expensive and goes quickly, but you get a good product. All in all - $270 for 20 months... was it worth it - no.
This camera case is designed only with a belt loop; it has no neck strap. The lack of the strap is a significant limitation the greatly reduces the usefulness of the product.Product construction is OK; fit and finish are OK; sizing for the A95 camera is perfect.
The concept is great, but it doesn't work: Cable modem, router, switch and wireless AP in one. My WCG200 V2 locks up or reboots regularly whether wired or wireless. I have tried doing a complete factory reset and leaving it unconfigured and still have ongoing resets/lockups. Going to toss it in the trash as Linksys support has no solution and hasn't offered a replacement. I offered to run beta firmware, anything to try to resolve. Linksys: don't expect to see another $ from this customer...
I bought this in hopes of using a 20-year-old monitor to test some 30-year-old 8-bit ISA VGA cards. I'd read reviews of similar adapters (with the genders reversed) that users had applied to just that purpose, but unfortunately this one failed to serve that function. I think this may be a serial adapter rather than a VGA adapter as the description states, because it does pass some signal, but I haven't been able to get usable video with it.
This unit proves you don't always get what you pay for, but this story does not have a happy ending. It is worth a lot less than what you will pay for it. As others have noted, it is noisy. I found this to be true both electrically and audibly. When I turned the first one on, I could hear a hum. After connecting it to my digital recorder, I saw that I was at a fairly high and constant input level. Not good. Same for the second unit I tried. Listening to the recordings showed I was recording some type of line noise, even though I was not speaking at the time.For this test, I was running a fairly high end dynamic mic into the ART Tube PAC and the output was going to my digital recorder. As a check against this setup, I ran the mic straight into the recorder and found the sound was clean, but low volume, hence the desire for a preamp. The clean input without the added electronics showed the Tube PAC was responsible for any noise, not the mic or the recorder. I was also interested in the compressor aspects of the ART to enhance voice recordings. While I was able to tame the noise level on recordings through lowering my input level on the recorder, the compressor functions did not add anything at all to the sound. Wasted electronics.As a preamp only, it is not bad, but you are still left with the residual hum the Tube PAC introduces. Even a quick look around at other sources will find show many preamps that are a lot less expensive than this unit was. That is why I say it is not worthless, but it is worth less: The preamp is usable, but it is not worth what you will pay for it.
OMG. These headphones had to be the biggest waste of money ever. The thing that really sucks is that I walked into a store, bought them, tried them out, and in the course of those five minutes, I found out that I wasted my money. What a horrible feeling. Anyway, these headphones are devoid of volume, bass, and an overall whole sound. I can't say enough about how much they set out to disappoint. I had to crank up the volume almost all the way on my iPod just to make it about as loud as the buds that come with the iPod at half volume. I felt totally thrown over a barrel when I bought these. Do not get them if you want good headphones. You can spend half the money and get great headphones. I have tried numerous ear buds and I can honestly say that the classic ear bud with the acoustical foam that goes over the bud is the best sound. I have tried them all and I can tell you that hands down. These are the WORST ear buds that I have ever owned. I would give them away just so I don't have to look at them and remember the money I wasted.
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.
I bought this gateway for my home network, and for a direct connection to my Xbox 360 for Xbox Live. The network works great, Xbox Live only works with moderate success. The Live troubleshooter tells me I have moderate NAT, which means I have trouble connecting to some games and voice chat, as opposed to open NAT, the best setting. Xbox Live asks me to enable UPnP, which this device doesn't have. I have this problem even with the firewall off. After calling Xbox Live customer support, the best they can tell me is to buy a different unit, compatible with Xbox Live. I tried setting up port forwarding, but I cant seem to get a static IP for my Xbox to use with Comcast. My email question to Motorola has gone unanswered.If I connect the Motorola to another router, and then to my Xbox, Live tells me that I now have open NAT, but I still have problems connecting to games. Therefore, I wonder if my configuration just fooled Live, without actually fixing anything. Even if the fix worked, what is the point of this router if you still need another one?I don't know much about networking, so perhaps I have set up my network incorrectly. Nevertheless, why should it take a guru to set up such a common task?If you just want home home networking - 5 stars. If you want online gaming with Xbox - 1 star.
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.
The product worked fine until the lighter part of the product came apart and started smoking and melted in my cigarette lighter. Not sure what happened
This is not a CAT5e cable. On the package it even states it is Rated Category 5 and transmits data up to 100MBits/sec.
We had this system for 5 years with not a lot of usage on it and it finally broke. The interface between the remote control and the main unit stopped working. I have tried new batteries and none of the functions on the remote works. Out of all the Japanese brands electronics I own at home, Panasonic has the least reliability and quality. I have never had any problems with my Sony, Toshiba, Sharp and Sanyo electronics. In the last 8 years, my Panasonic VCR broke, The DVD/VCR Home Theater broke, and my 50 Discs Stereo Changer broke. All of the other Japanese Electronics in the household are still functional. My last Panasonic finally broke and I will no longer purchase another Panasonic ever again.
it's a polish, it won't fill deep scratches that cause the real problems. You can use toothpaste the same way you use this product with the same results.
Despite hours of attempts, this simply does not work with any variant of the mcs7780 drivers under linux, or any other drivers for that matter. It seems a known problem in a number of web forums, and so far there doesn't appear to be any resolution. So don't buy this for any Linux application.
I bought this cam because it was cheap. You have to have bright lighting to see much of anything on the screen. It took several tries to connect, and my XP tried to reject it during installation once. It also does to stay turned all the time when you turn the top on the base.
No power supply from a company with as good of reputation as Antec should be this noisy. It's louder than my refrigerator! I'd return it if it wasn't such a pain to install a PSU, but be forewarned, it is NOISY!!!! Otherwise, fine, it's a good power supply, which is hard to get excited about in any case.
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.
The power cable did not work with my Garmin. It placed the Garmin in data mode as if it was connected to a computer. I checked the power cord on two different Garmins and it did not function with either of them.
I haven't had the opportunity to use these cables. My electronics are Denon high-end, and be warned, they will not work with these cables (HDMI to DVI-D)
This type of memory is supposed to work in my computer, however it doesn't work. I haven't contacted the company yet to seek a resolution.
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.
Yes, I too was suckered by the AOL ad for their re-packaging of this product. A camera with no flash or flash connector is useless for indoor photos unless you live in a tanning salon.Also, the shutter speed is slower than a 60's Instamatic, making the camera useless for any action shots.This is a 99-cent plastic toy with a memory chip and a serial interface port glued on.
The Zune is a great product once you get by the tech problems and customer service. VERY difficult to load the software. After trying on 2 different new computers for several hours, we called customer service. After a total of 5 hours (2 calls) on hold for a CS rep we were able to get the software loaded. The software is a bit glitchy. Have still not been able to get vidoes onto it, but afraid of the wait to call the CS to get help.
Does not bookmark your spot where you left off. I listen to audio books and need to be able to start up where i left off. When you shut it off you loss your place. The instructions are worthless. I got a Samsung YEPP-ptm-6z, It has better instructions and a "resume" that lets you bookmark your spot. It kept freezing up on me. I took it back after 3 days of frustration.
When we first tried to play a CD, it wouldn't play. We finally figured out a trick to making it play---it would play only if we lift and tilt the machine backwards and then press the play button. There is obviously something wrong with it.
I had problem with this order, I just receive an empty box, but amazon already fix the problem
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 !!
If you're using Panther, don't expect the disks that come with the unit to be of much use. After a (non-toll-free) hour on the phone with tech support I was finally able to get the scanner communicating with my PowerBook, only to find out that in order to install the bundled OCR software I actually had to BOOT in classic mode. Or I could contact ScanSoft and upgrade to OmniPage Pro X, (at almost twice the price of the scanner, by the way!).So if you want to do optical character recognition under OS X in native mode, don't think you're getting a bargain with the bundled software. And go directly to Canon's tech support site to download CSToolbox_OSX_v4130X.app.sit and LiDE50_OSX_v7134X.app.sit, unless you LIKE wasting time and having higher phone bills...Like another unhappy OS X reviewer, I experience different behavior after installing the Canon tools. Now, on boot, I get a window with some weird text in it. Of course, Canon tech support said that there was no way that installing the Canon software could have caused this problem. My advice is to keep looking if you want a scanner to use with OS X...either that or dust off your old Windows box.
Like just about every other person on here, I too have the loud hissing noise issue. I had owned a Samsung TV in the past and I also own a 22inch Samsung monitor so I didn't think twice before ordering this Samsung 32inch TV.After waiting 2 weeks and making numerous phonecalls to the service center Samsung referred me to, the guy came out and swapped out the main board and the problem still persists. I called them today and they are ordering a new Balis and power supply and hopefully one of those two items will fix the problem.I love the TV otherwise but I just can't stand the loud whistling noise. Samsung definitately needs to recall these TV's or fix them or something!
I bought this thing like everyone else-for simplicity and it's size. I have had acomputer since around 1989 and this product tops anything that I have tried to far with computing- totally annoying. what kind of engineer would think that this set up would enthuse someone about a product is beyond me. even the installation disk tried to automatically connect to the internet-uh I think not. apple I pod company now hear this-- I will connect to the internet when I feel like it, I will upgrade my media player when I feel like it, I will not change the way my computer functions(2003) to run your silly ANNOYING,sales pitch laden, borderline misleading, POOFY NEW AGE B.S. SET UP.
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.
I ordered 2 different ones from the same seller with different wire sizes and got 2 of the same wire sizes; both were larger size (smaller guage) so it will work, but it would have been nice to have gotten what I ordered.
Equalizer resets whenever changing artist, rendering the player useless because of the headphones I use (Koss UR40, using the equalizer to tone down the heavy bass.) Great player for anyone who doesn't need an equalizer for their headphones.
We bought this player to record shows to DVD & also to transfer VCR tapes to DVD (which we were told by the sales clerk @ Best Buy we could do) for our portable DVD player in our vehicle... well, we have tried several different brands of DVD's only to get an error message that they don't work!!! THAT is annoying & EXPENSIVE, let me tell you.. we have a huge box of useless blank DVD's & a few spindles of them too... GRRR!!! We have found that DVD's recorded on this player (when you can get them to record) do not play back on most other DVD players, & the volume is so inaudible on our portable DVD player this machine is pretty much useless to us as a DVD recorder... too many issues!Thank God we bought an extended warranty from BB for this DVD recorder because we just returned it. Originally they said they were going to send it out for repair, but we just got a phone call that they are going to swap this player for a new one in their store (they don't have the parts to repair this one anymore.. YAY!!)... NOW to figure out which one to choose to replace this one with... UGGHHH, back to the drawing board!But on the bright side, at least we are done with this tempermental recorder!!!
This was my first attempt to purchase a 500mm mirror lens for my Nikon. It arrived quickly, but instead of a Nikon adaptor, it came with a Canon adaptor, even though the ad said it was for Nikon. I called the seller, who basically told me that they couldn't or wouldn't correct the problem. So I sent it back. Then I tried to buy a Rokinon 500mm Mirror. That one didn't even have an adaptor despite the fact that it was sold as being for Nikons. I am about to give up on Amazon. Certainly if I need something fast -- I purchased these lens shortly before my planned vacation -- I will not purchase where I cannot check to make sure that I am getting what I ordered. As you can tell, I am very unhappy about this experience.
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?
This is my second run at this product and its predecessor. The one I bought less than a year ago just died, and the one before in about 18 months. Talked to tech support about it - they indicated that was pretty typical. Considering the irritations with setting up the new one, not to mention the cash, it's not making me too happy tonight. Looking for an alternative.
Very cheap wiring kit. Speaker wire included is tiny. I only ended up using the RCA's & the fuse from this kit. Spend a little more & get good wiring.
. . . you currently are using Windows 95. I can't believe what a money pit this camera has turned out to be. And no one, even the Amazon professional reviewers are bringing up the following:1) IT IS NOT compatible with Windows 95, even though it says it on the box. After speaking with &quot;Dave&quot; at Sony, he said that that was an unfortunate misleading statement. Misleading? the local Sony dealer that I went to didn't even know it. 2) You can't even update to Windows 98 or 98SE, the driver won't accept it, and if you are smart and didn't update to Windows 98 because of the bugs, and were deciding to update to ME --- forget that too with this camera because you won't be able to use it 3) If you have Windows 98 then it is a great camera and it does take great picturesI had to go out and get a Sony memory stick adapter (which cost another $100, plus a 64 mg memory stick another $300, I bought Windows 98 upgrade ($89) which didn't work. So I bought the camera for $749, and $489 = $1238. At that price I could have had the Sony with the CDR, and then some.
I'm not to sure about this cable.The moment I connected it, it shutdown my computer instantly.Running windows 7 with WD 500GB.Have to retry later.
I was pleased with the appearance of the player and how easy it was to load songs. But AFTER 20 MINUTES OF USE, IT BROKE. After pushing in the menu button to make a different selection, the button stuck in and wouldn't come out. The music stopped and a weird noise came thru the head phones. I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND THIS PRODUCT !!!
Product was absolutely horrible, broke right out of the plastic and I never even got the chance to use it.
I bought my Lexmark Z12 printer approximately 7 months ago from my local Wal-Mart superstore for ... This printer was purchased to replace a Hewlett Packard printer that I had all throughout college (4+ year). I went against my better judgement and tried another brand-thinking it would be comparable. As it turns out the Lexmark was not in the same class with my former HP printer. I found this printer to be slow and overall costly. I am now in graduate school and after completing 2 major print jobs (2 papers and a couple of homework assignment consisting of 3 pages each), I am replacing the printing cartridge monthly. I have replaced this printers worth by 10 times since I purchased it. It is a money eating monster. Now after less than a year-it is dead. I am now in the market for another printer again. Needless to say, Lexmarks are not even an option. After I put this one to rest-I'll never purchase another one. This has been a horrible experience. I would not suggest this printer to my worst enemy.
The backup thing did not work in my 10.2 config. Then I upgraded to Panther, and still could not make it work. Cannot get any response from their tech support, so now it's just a simple (expensive) hard drive. I would probably go with a different brand next time.
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.
This "printer" was part of a package I purchased. I had to buy it to qualify for multiple rebates on a computer, which has worked out great. However, unless you need to buy it as a rebate qualifier don't bother buying the Lexmark Z715. It's amazing to me that people actually pay around $80 for this thing. It feels like it came out of a Cracker Jack box, the print smudges and it is irritating to set up. What else can I say? Too bad their was not a zero star option. Congratulations! to the people at Lexmark for creating the worst inkjet printer ever.
I have 4 computers networked and only the Mac with an airportcard will work with the WAP, very disappointed with the linksysadapters ability to work with the XP operating system. I show nosignal at all to the adapter card, yet the Mac works fine with the WAP. I finally wired two up directly and will probably have to spend more money to purchase a pci card. The instructions wereof no help, the website drivers and filmware didn't work, the phone call to the helpline was a long call without a solution. Iam not down on Linksys their router and WAP are working great, but they can't seem to make XP wireless at least with this adapter. I only hope that the PCI card works. Next time I will read the reviews before I purchase.
You definitely get what you pay for with this plasma television. We purchased our television on 21 Dec 05. Less than two months later, on 15 Feb 06, the television stopped working altogether. The only thing that would happen is the little red light on the front would blink 7 times. Since the box for the tv said to call Philips for any problems, that's what we did. Philips gave us a list of repair shops in the area. We immediatelly called one of the shops who said they would have to come get the tv. Two days later they show up for the television. It is now well into March and we still do not have a television. After juggling many excuses, the repair shop has told us that every single thing inside the tv case has to be replaced. Mind you, it's not as if they have ever called us to give us updates...we have to call them and beg for updates. I finally blew my top today after getting a similar runaround. I was told today that it's on backorder and they have no idea when the shipment of parts will arrive. After then calling Philips, they tell us to go ahead and call Sears, where we purchased it, and see if there is anything they can do. Sears initial answer was, "the purchase has been longer than 30 days...we can't help you". We then called an office of Sears that is larger in the food chain. We initially thought they would be able to help. He said that we just need to take it back to sears and have them repair it because it's under warranty. He said that once they determine the seriousness of the issues, then they will just replace it.****hold for the fine print**** The man then tells us that since the current repair company opened the television to diagnose the problem, there is nothing Sears can do!!! So here we are back to square 1! I would really suggest that you reconsider your purchase of this television...we are in a world where you get what you pay for.
You have to buy another part that attaches to this, and the TV. I haven't yet figured out what.
I was expecting much more. I wanted this remote to photograph birds. So I set up my tripod and experimented with distance. I found that I needed to be about 5 feet in front of the camera, not to the side, or behind, but directly in front, and even then it would only fire about 20% of the time. I found that with my D80 the remote feature would reset if not used after about 1 minute. It was useless for what I needed it to do. But if you're just looking to sit right in front of your camera and use it, then it would be fine I guess. Just not for what I needed it to do, and I have read mixed reviews regarding distance. i felt it was worth a try, but worth more to return it. Good Luck.
I bought this transmitter for my Sansa mp3, but to my disappointment there was very bad reception, way too much static. I would NOT recommend this product.
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.
Prospective buyers should be aware that if they receive a defective product as I did, they will have a very difficult time getting SanDisk to resolve the problem. The SanDisk Online Customer Service is a tricky maze to navigate, and the questions and challenges from the SanDisk Rep are more intense than Homeland Security. I received my SanDisk Sansa c250 MP3 Player at the beginning of April, and I am still waiting for a replacement installation disk at mid-May. I am unable to get a refund, so my only recourse is Small Claims Court.
Totally worthless. Stopped being accessible out of the blue. Was not dropped or abused. There is no point to storing data on such an unreliable product. I am saving it in case there is a class action suit against Maxtor. You never know.
This thing sucks! I used it for a few years until one day the combination changed. I wish I'd read the reviews on here before I purchased this piece of crap. Like someone else I just banged the crap out of it until it broke. thankfully Dell makes such a good computer that a few bangs did no damage. I HATE YOU TARGUS!
I purchased this item in May of 2006 and found it to be a good CD player. However, in the third year of its life, the DX-C390 began to turn itself on its own. I would turn off the CD changer only to find, minutes later, that it would again turn itself on without human intervention.When I returned from a week vacation, I found the CD changer in the play mode. It played constantly 24/7 for the entire week and the player was hot to the touch. I feel this is a definite fire safety hazard and will report this to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
I've had my DVDR985 for a little over a year now and I too have started getting disk error messages following the finalizing of the disk. I had been throwing them away at that point but have recently found that if I remove the disk and shut the unit off, upon startup it recognizes the disk and things seem well. So I'm not sure if I'm on the slippery slope toward total failure or what. From what I've been reading I'm thinking I'm doomed. I bought a three year service contract and am close to handing it over for &quot;repairs&quot; whatever that might be. It sounds like no one knows for sure. I have found that it is sensitive to the particular brand of disk you use. The Verbatium disks give me major problems but Fuji disks seem very stable, they are all +R's not RW's.
I bought an Apex AD-800 DVD player in June 2002. I have played less than 20 DVD's. It now has red lines in the display and will not play DVD's. Apex says it will repair it, if I ship it to them. The repair will cost $...Apex should be recalling these and replacing them. I am going to save my money and search for a company and sells products that are fit for comsumer use. By the way, I'm unplugging mine. It might not be a safe product, either.
I have been searching for the perfect headphones for running. My seach is finally over! These headphones stay in place when I run but are light enough that I don't even notice that I am wearing them. I lost count how many headphones that I have broken the headset bar, or they didn't stay in place or were too heavy. So these headphones are great plus the quality of the sound is excellent!
Previously was using an old US Robotics router - this worked okay, but the reception wasn't great upstairs (router was recently moved to a downstairs office), and every couple of weeks or so it would go down and require a reboot. Based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on amazon, I thought it'd be worth it to try this new router as an upgrade - but the reception is even worse than before, and it requires a reboot even more frequently. I've switched back to the US Robotics router.
DON'T BUY THIS!!!Yeah thats right. Because I could not get a faster downstream then 133kbps that on this piece of garbage. A laptop using the same wireless router got a 13mbps downstream when it was sitting right next to the PC where this piece of junk was plugged into.DON'T BUY THIS!!!
This is an OSRAM bulb, it should be clearly stated. Turns out you can buy genuine bulbs for less at other sites - although it is a little harder to be sure of what you are getting. You want to find one that is marked as Sony OEM (not "OEM Compatible") and made from Philips.I'm sure it would have worked fine if I was looking for a copy, but I wasn't.Thank you for wasting my time and your money by shipping it to me before I knew I wasn't getting the real thing.
Terk has a great reputation. I read the reviews, and even Bose recommended this item. However, it made zero difference for me. On the Wave Radio, at least my model, there is no way to connect this amplified antenna to the radio for better AM reception. It has to be used in wireless mode. It did not help at all. I'll just have to tolerate static and fuzzy reception.
I also bought one of these ... It is cheaply made and gotexactly 1-hour of play on a fresh set of batteries. When I calledD-Link for an explanation, there answer was &quot;Yeah, that's aboutwhat you'll get&quot;. No wonder it is so deeply discounted, they'retrying to pass off their mistake on you! I took it back after severaldisappointing days.
I really wanted to love this DVD player. I am a big Sony fan and waited for this unit to come out due to complaints regarding the DVP725 (it's predecessor). Once I got it home, I took it out of the box and hooked it up. The resulting picture, once the setup was complete, just blew me away! The progressive scan output on this unit through the component out just blew me away(repeated for emphasis) on my HDTV! The picture rivalled that of units I'd seen costing hundreds more. The features on the player are plentiful and useful. Then came the problem!3 of the first 10 movies I watched froze up during playback. I noted the points on each DVD and tried them on four other players, including my older Sony, an XBox, and a newer Sony combo unit, and a portable. None of the other units had any problem with any of the discs. I took the player back and swapped it out for another. This new unit, too, froze in the exact same spots. I went back, again, to the retailer, and we tried 2 of the DVDs in their floor model. It did the same thing in the exact same spots! We tried the DVDs in several other demo models. None had a problem with the DVDs, only the Sony!Reluctantly, I swapped the unit out for another brand. The picture on my new unit is quite good; however, not, in my opinion, as good as the Sony. It, however, has not frozen once with the dozens of movies I've played through it.With an extensive DVD collection, I was not about to risk a 30% freeze rate on my movies! (These were not scratched or old DVDs. Two were new and one was only being watched for the second time!)This is just, outright, a flawed product! The three units that had the same problem had different manufacture dates. IMHO, this is not a bad batch but a technical flaw. I suggest that you steer clear of this unit and wait until Sony figures out how to do it right, especially since it only has a 90 day labor warranty and, if you don't run into a problem until after that 90 days is up, you're left with a $130 paper-weight!
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
What a headache! This product is just not ready for public release because the software is too unstable. I played with it for almost a week installing, uninstalling, calling tech support, installing updates from the web, trying out beta software fixes - nothing available makes the card work without crashing your entire system. The main problem according to the FAQ is a conflict with other software decoders. Unfortunately, the software conflicts with Real Player, Windows Media Player 9, and Winamp... and nobody uses those... right? But even with all that removed, the program crashes regularly. The capture driver won't work with other programs not provided with the unit such as VirtualDub. Even the ULEAD Movie Factory bundled with the unit won't work because the capture driver does not work - some other unknown program is always using the capture driver. If you forget to scan for channels when the program is first installed, there's no way to rescan for channels and you're stuck with video input only. I have really tried everything anyone could possibly think of the resolve conflicts and get it to work short of a clean install of the operating system with WinTV as the only program. There is no way a typical computer user would ever be satisfied with this product. I'm hoping that at some point in the future Hauppauge will come up with software that works, because the hardware and features were exactly what I wanted... which is why I bought it in the first place.
I got this as a deal with my MacBook Pro and I think I was only able to get one print out of it before it stopped working all together. Constantly got a error message saying there was a paper jam when there wasn't one or it said its out of paper when there was plenty. Finally I just threw the darn thing out. Don't buy this lemon.
Being a hard-working college student and an aspiring journalist, I decided to give myself peace of mind and back up my laptop with the help of an external hard drive. I found this product in an ad, on sale, and I was relieved that I would finally be able to make back ups of all my important data (I didn't have a DVD writer on my laptop). I placed my faith (and hard earned money, money that could have gone toward buying text books) and I bought this external hard drive, hoping that finally all my worrying could end with the backing up of all my precious files, including hundreds of digital interviews in WAV file form and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign projects (I'm also a college-level designer). This wasn't just music and video I was protecting, it was my career.Sadly, things didn't turn out the way I had hoped they would. This hard drive only made me more stressed out and more anxious about the safety of my files.Like other people who posted reviews on this page, my external hard drive started making strange noises one day. This was while I was away at college, and while my warranty was quickly running out. When I came back home after Spring Break, I was shocked to discover that my computer no longer recognized the hard drive and said that it was malfunctioning.I'm not a very tech-savvy guy (yet). I have no idea how these things are supposed to work. I just figured that somehow, even though I paid a good chunk of change for a product I believed would work, my product had stopped working, and that I would be able to get it fixed or replaced. But then I checked my warranty online, and was unpleasantly surprised to find that it had expired, several weeks before the device stopped working.I'd like to think that when you pay this much for something, it should work, or at least it should come with some kind of peace of mind that you'll have support if it doesn't work. This external hard drive did not offer this for me. $150 might not seem like a lot to some people, but as a college student working as a staff reporter at a low-circulation newspaper, this loss of money is devasting. It was a sacrifice I thought I had to make so I could back up my digital interviews and other important files, but now all I'm left with is a worthless piece of junk AND I have to go out and spend yet another huge chunk of money to buy another external hard drive.And it won't be a Maxtor.
I spent hours researching inexpensive NAS solutions for my Macintosh home network. There wasn't a lot of reviews out there from the Mac world so I turned to PC magazine, whom I trust in many of their reviews because they tend to the conservative side. PC Magazine rated this drive as the easiest to use and the most compatible with PC/Mac or all-Mac networks. Unfortunately, I don't think they actually tested it with a Mac - here's why:1) The drive is pre-formatted as FAT32 but you're supposed to be able to format it as HSF+ using the Mac Disk Utility, which you'll want to do to prevent continual errors when backing up. On OS 10.2.8 Disk Utility could not "see" the drive to format it and when I finally emailed "technical support" (because their 1-1 chat did not work!) they simply spat out the same instructions that I had told them I just tried... "Locate Disk Utility, etc."2) So I took the drive into work and tried it with "Tiger" OS 10.4.1. The included Iomega Discovery Software never "discovered" the drive!So I'm sending this piece of junk back. Should have learned my lesson with their less-than-stellar zip drives. Thankfully, I never backed up my OS 10.2 hard drive before installing OS 10.4, which was my plan. Had I done this, I would have never been able to get my files back onto my machine with the new OS!
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.
I bought this product on 3/14/08 and now I'm stuck with it. I'm past Fry's 30 day return period and to exercise the 5 year warranty, I thought was an advantage, I have to pay to ship the drive to Seagate to get a new one. A 12% charge to exercise a warranty isn't my idea of customer service, especially when I have no confidence I won't be doing this again.I first started encountering Windows inpage errors, the solution to which Seagate support said was to format the drive and start over. After a half dozen of these I started getting Windows delayed write errors. When I ran the FreeAgent diagnostics they returned a diagnostic error 9DE8C943 with text indicating the drive was bad. Now I find out it's Seagate policy that customers pay to use their warranty. 1 star is generous.
For years I have had my old Samsung Digimax 300 of 3.2 mp, And let me tell you that is a pretty good camera, I'm using even now, and the quality of the pictures it is great, so, when my brother gave me some weeks ago the Polaroid Izone 300 I was very exciting about my new camera, cos I thougth this one it could be the choosen one to replace my old camera.But the whole thing it was a complete dissappointment, I mean, I can not compare the quality of the pictures of my old Samsung Digimax (it is almost 4 years with me!!!) with this new one Polaroid iZone.So if you are looking for a new, cheap and good Digital Camera, I suggest to buy a Samsung Digimax, maybe of 5 mp, you can find it here, in amazon for less than US$ 100 I think... actually I am very exciting cos I am waiting for my new Sony Cybershot DH 2, a more powerfull camera than my old Digimax, so I think that camera will be a decent replacement of my old camera, but avoid to buy this one, trust me!!!
Six months after purchasing the TV/DVD Combo we had a problem with DVDs being stuck and not ejecting out. We would have to try numerous times to get a DVD to eject. Finally one was stuck and would not come out. When we finally got it out we discovered that Philips had installed parts that seemed to be second rate at best. Since it was past the 90 day warranty period Philips would not replace the part or the unit. It is the last Philips electronics unit I purchase.
I am so frustrated by this printer and I've only had it a couple months. Sometimes it works fine, other times I get an error message. Yesterday I could use the scan feature, today it keeps giving me a message stating that the device is in use by another user (there are no other users) even after re-booting twice. It no longer lets me print wirelessly either - that just stopped working out of the blue. Software slows down the computer. It isn't even that fast to print. If you want fast, buy a laser. If you want quality, buy a Canon.
We registerd for this monitor, and I wish I would have picked another- maybe the video monitor? I have to say that this does pick up every little noise which is a good thing. We can even hear our neighbors in their house next door in it. However- I dont know if we had a faulty item, but our nite light burned out about 2 weeks after having it!!!!!! And per the instruction booklet, the bulb is not replaceable. This was a big disappointment! And when I walk past the receiver in our bed room, there is an interference. As far as the light bar to indicate the noise level. If you have a humidifier or air purifier in your nursery like us, this feature doesn't help. Because of the constant noise, the bar is always lit. (not a fault of the manufacturer)
I bought this unit to save space .. .I wish I wouldn't have. After hooking up the unit, I found it was extremely loud when running--both DVD's and VCR tapes. Hence, I returned it for another one. What happened? The same thing . . .terribly loud. I would not recommend this brand. In fact, I am almost considering buying two separate units for my bedroom. It appears as if almost all of the combo units on the markets are having problems. If anyone else finds a good one, I would like to know!
The cheat sheet is somewhat usable, but I hatebeing totally ripped off. When an item can bemailed with a 39-cent postage stamp, why would youallow a vendor to treat your clients this way?Also, the print is too small to actually readwithout a magnifying glass.
Paying more than a few dollars for HDMI cables is ridiculous. It's one of the best scams going. HDMI cables are digital - meaning they either work or they don't. There's really no signal attenuation, humidity, or taste that's going to be a factor in how well it operates.So... you can spend $10-$20 or Hundreds of Dollars. It all comes down to how informed you are or how much of an idiot you are.
I'm on my third attempt at returns for this item. The previous two filters were clearly used filters. The Tiffen boxes were not sealed and contained no dessicant. The first filter was heavily contaminated with fungus with grainy and splotched surface. The second was very grainy with fungus contamination. These were purchased through Amazon Prime. The product description did not state that I was purchasing used equipment. Amazon is very good at Prime returns but should pay attention to the quality of their suppliers.I've been at this for over a month, on my third replacement. Watch this space for updates... but I expect to get an out of stock notice and a refund. Not a happy customer here.
I find the the unit works well at home with a sophisticated receiver... but in the car it is very much affected by the environment. It works ok in some areas and terrible in other areas. I don't think this is a good solution. I'm buying a Honda Element which has an Aux input jack. All cars should have that.
I bought this little radio during the spring. The headphone jack lost the left side before Halloween. I can make due with one side of the headphones but who would have thought that would break, and after only 6 or 7 months? I wouldn't buy this one again.
The product description for this printer should have read "You are purchasing this printer 'as is' -- all sales are final. In the event of failure, HP will do absolutely nothing -- so don't bother." We purchased this printer brand new in December. The printer stopped working in April (4 months later). We called HP tech support and here's a recap of the horror story:* HP claimed it was the power cord* They sent two replacement power cords (neither fixed the problem)* Called HP tech support again* They sent us a broken, refurbished printer* Called HP tech support again* The technician said "this happens a lot" and offered to send another refurbished printer* We said "no" and asked to speak with the techie's supervisor* Got a call back next day. We told the Supervisor that we wanted this resolved after 6 calls, one week of down time, multiple shipments of wrong or broken products, etc. We told the supervisor that we would post a review on Amazon if this wasn't resolved satisfactorily (please send a new replacement printer). He said "look at our Amazon sales volume -- that won't hurt us."HP's warranty and technical support is non-existent. If you're lucky enough to get a technician on the line, you will have a great deal of difficulty communicating with the individual. They especially have problems with serial numbers, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses (they like to drop digits and letters). We had to repeat these data points 5 or 6 times EACH phone call -- very frustrating. Also, when the calls didn't go well, we asked to speak with the techie's supervisor. Most of the time they said "I don't have a supervisor." One of the techie's had a sense of humor -- he gave us the phone number for the president of HP.I've been a loyal (and critical) Canon customer in multiple product lines. I thought I should try an HP printer -- it was a horrible mistake. The Canon PIXMA MP530 is a top-quality, supported printer with amazing performance. Don't look at the Amazon sales volume -- read the Amazon reviews. We're not the only ones that have had problems with HP of late.The HP 5610 does have one useful feature -- it works great as a door stop.
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.
Whatever you do, don't buy this. It has a laundry list of problems:1. It's almost impossible to read the tiny button symbols2. After playing several older tapes the color left, then came back after I turned it all off.3. Very slow, takes 5 seconds to play, 15 seconds to record on the VCR/DVD, 20 seconds to stop recording a DVD, takes a minute to load a DVD, and sometimes it never ejects a DVD unless you turn it off and on4. It crashes and stalls.5. After you stop recording on the DVD it makes a loud reverberating sound that you can't control, even on mute.6. When you copy something to the DVD it sometimes skips a minute ahead7. When you copy something to the DVD it sometimes speeds up to make a "chipmunk" sounding video. It's funny to hear, but it's hell to try and go threw the deathly slow DVD menu to try and erase the mistake.8. While it's reading a DVD, EVERYTHING else stops working. It won't turn off, it won't record on the VCR9. It randomly says "FAIL" on certain blank discs while it allows others to work for no reason.10. It's complex to understand.If you can, avoid this product. There are many better ones.
It came in the mail, put a CD in it, worked beautifully. A few days later, put a CD in it, wouldn't work at all. It really is a cheap piece of work. I know you get what you pay for, but this wasn't worth what I paid. I was really disappointed.
I recieved these monitors as a shower gift, and I am not very happy with them. Although the reception is quite good, they go through batteries like crazy, and the ac adapters kept breaking. I had to replace them 3 times. In my opinion, I think there are better monitors out there for that kind of money.
Nothing but problems. No resolution by the manufacturer. Wasted several hours dealing with customer service script readers.
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.
i plug in and monitor doesnt recognize anything. i have to keep toggling the cable for it to work. happens everytime i turn on my monitor
I don't think this thing would install even with a hammer and chisel. No wonder there are so many &quot;discounted return&quot; boxes on the shelf. Save your sanity, your head, and the wall against which you will bang it. Move on.
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.
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.
The printer produces decent quality pictures, although far from being the advertised "lab quality." It also makes a nice document printer with good speed for this price range. The problem with this and many inkjet printers is that it uses ink very fast and a set of cartridges are as expensive as the printer itself. I was only able to print about 10 4x6 pictures set to "high" quality plus 120 pages of color documents set to "fast" quality before the printer started running low on ink. That results in the worst cost per page I have experienced yet. Inkjet printer manufacturers really have quite a racket going on - they price printers super low to sucker customers into their brand - then rip those same customers off with their short-lived, high-priced ink cartridges.
I received the product quickly, however, I was very disappointed with the actual product. Each sheet is much smaller than I expected. I need 2-3 sheets to clean one disc. I would not buy product again.
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.
I bought two of these so far. One a few months ago, and one just recently for my brother. The first one was so sensitive it would pick up sounds outside the house. It would pick up every single non human sound and didn't cancel any of that out. I could scratch my head and it'd come through the microphone really loud and clear.This next one I got, it's not sensitive at all. I can be speaking two feet from it and it sounds like I'm from across the room.Two times I've been screwed on these damn things. Why such a huge difference in quality? Why can't I find a happy medium?
You can read the same thing over and over again in the reviews, and here's more of the same: great sound and comfort, but the material covering the wires will literally disintegrate even with just moderate use within a couple months. I wish you could see all the electric tape I have on mine - not worth the hassle, folks.
We were able to clean two or three games before it broke. The CD's we cleaned were no better after the cleaning than before. I had better luck with a solution from a local music store with cloths to buff it. That cost me 99 cents for 10. Much better!
I purchased for the price. Caused streaking and shut down my printer for over a month until bought OEM replacement. Pay more and save time, sorry to say in this case.
I'm all for paying for a superior product that I believe in but in this day and age of competition, there are a lot of similar products out there. While the Carbon isn't perfect, it was my choice at the time of my purchase in October 2004. But dealing with their customer service and the warranty replacement process has led me to the conclusion that I would gladly purchase a 5gb mp3 player from a "creative" competitor. I can honestly say that I will no longer purchase any Rio products and will not advocate any of their products to others. With my electronics purchases lately, I am learning more and more that it's not only about the product itself but a lot about the warranty and customer service that comes along with the product. As for the Carbon itself, well.....only 90 days warranty and it died on me in 6 weeks. I have been 2 months to date without my Carbon due to Rio's lacking and unacceptable warranty replacement process. And it looks like it's going to be another 2 weeks before I get what is hopefully my final unit. I just can't believe that I sent them a 6 week-old brand new looking Carbon (due to failed power) and they send me back a refurbished unit with a lot of scratches and even large pieces of dust dislodged in the lcd. And they even told me that they were going to send me a new unit to replace my defective one and that it would take 3-4 weeks because they were expecting new inventory then. 6 weeks later, I receive a highly refurbished, scratched up unit. That's messed up. And over 2 hours of phone calls, etc., I have to arrange to send back the scratched up refurb unit and they don't even do anything about expediting my replacement even though they admit their faults. Lying or incompetency.....call it what you may! The saga continues for another 2 weeks.
I have had this unit for a couple years, still works, but I'm now looking for something else. I had an ipod video and switched to a touch. With the video, when playing music, i would here a beep in the background every 30 secs, didn't quite bother me, was unnoticeable at high volume. With the touch, every 5 secs i here static. If the screen is lit, more static, and if you have a program running just constant static. I would like to listen to music when i go to sleep but the thing makes too much background noise!
Great concept, but faulty beyond belief. The first day I tried them they were quite good. It took a little adjustment to get use to having this plugs in my ear (but more comfortable than the Koss "Plug" I used previously). Sound quality was quite good and a good amount of external sound (loud train noises, rude people talking at the top of their lungs on trains, idiots screaming into cell phones, etc) was blocked. But, by day two, I had to start turning the volume on my portable all the way up to get any appreciable sound (same problem occured on on PC).Also, the earbuds fall off much too easily (this should not happen in three days of use). I'm going back to KOSS.
Don't waste your money in this. It didn't work well even with a standard keyboard. It missed your keypress all the time and sometime it stupidly repeated receiving the same keypress many many times. e.g., you try to delete one letter by pressing Backspace but it kills several line of your text. The switch died all the time and you needed to reactivate it by pressing the button on the panel.I don't understand why this thing can be sold as a product. Just a piece of junk.
I bought this item for my 5yr old daughter's bedroom. I wanted a clock and simple cd player so she could listen to her music in her room. Yes, the display panel is very bright, however, she liked it for a night light. Yes, the sound quality is not the best, but she's five and didn't need high quality surround sound for her Ralph's World and Annie cd's. My problem is that after 4 months the thing just up and quit on me. The display panel continues to be very bright, however there are no LED numbers and none of the functions will work. I expected more from Philips.
I bought this case when I purchased my player and it seemed to work great, but as I made more mini-discs I began to realize how small it really was. It is good until you try to make many songs off an extensive variety of CD's. I suggest a binder by Conductor Series so you can add as many pages as you need.
My wife bought me one for Christmas, and I'll be returning it. I don't drive, so I would only be using it to record things at home and then listen to them later on the portable unit. Guess what, I'm screwed. It doesn't come with a home kit...and you can't even buy one anywhere because they're sold out. People on ebay are selling them for $200! Plus, the battery only lasts SIX hours. That means that if you listen to a whole Howard Stern show, you'll need to change it almost every day! Also, close friends report that the sound quality is mediocre at best. At $300+ this thing is basically a big rip-off. I only wanted it for Howard but bye-bye Howard for the time being. Wait six months and I'll bet the price will drop by half.
I got this at a very low price because creative is trying to clear the channel. It still wasn't worth it.The design is okay, but the build quality is awful. The plastic piece that holds the weight in broke off and so I had to glue one of the weights in permanently. My left mouse button also has the intermittent click pressure problem which makes the mouse useless.If you pay for this thing you are insane.
Owned two of these hubs but each lasted for about 8 months or so before failing. One had a power adaptor problem -- the adaptor became brittle due to heat and broke up. The product worked fine when new but I always had to use the power adaptor because the hubs would not work well without the extra power. In addition, not all the ports were efficient and when connected to more than 4 devices the hub would not work well. For example I attached 2 ports to 2 1/2 inch portable drives and these did work initially. However, when other devices, such a wireless adaptor and another portable drive, were added to the hub, the ports that worked initially only worked intermittently. I had to do some switching around to get the devices to work. It was all touch and go, lots of trial and error to get attached devices all working. When everything was working fine, I had to be careful not to make changes because if one device was replaced by another, thereby upsetting the earlier arrangement, the problem of insufficient power supply surfaced.Both of the hubs are now not working.
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.
cold solder joint on power connector to the printed circuit board, results in no power to the device which yields a totally unusable dock. Not worth the trouble to return it but I'll never recommend Maxell products to anyone nor will I trust them in the future. Buy something else.
Although Apple advertises the iPod as ideal for strenuous athletic activity, apparently that does not include running or jogging - at least for more than 18 minutes. The touted 20 minutes of skip free play is almost exactly that. At 18-20 minutes into a run (just getting started for many runners) the iPod freezes, and can only be unfrozen by plugging it into its recharger. Amazingly, the arrogant tech at Apple recommended stopping running every 18 minutes and plugging the thing into the recharger for a few minutes...really handy for trail runs. To be fair to Apple, the iPod uses a hard drive to store MP3's, and this performance is not unusual; however the inaccurate advertising is unusual, and not very Apple-like. C'mon Steve Jobs, you can do better than this!!
The listing states that it works at 1000' take away a 0 and it might work at 100'. Don't waste your money if you are hoping on going from room to room. if you need it in the same room that would be fine.
Installed Best Data A56FW-PCI in a 400Mhz Win98 system and the problems began. In a 2 hour period it disconnected 62 times - every 30 seconds, it refused to stay connected. Installed another 56K modem and it stayed connected for the entire session.
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!
The specs and price on this player look great. It's a nice form factor although it turned out being smaller than I had expected.Two things to watch out for ... 1) The player locked up constantly. A quick Google search reveals that this is common and might be related to the firmware. 2) The "scroll wheel" (the blue circle) comes across as just cheap. It doesn't have a smooth scroll to it.I ended up returning mine because I couldn't live with the lock-ups.
This unit has been nothing but unending frustration for me. While I don't experience any of the image quality problems other reviewers have indicated, its ability to play homemade disks is utterly hit and miss. Every disk I've created on my Mac will play in every player I own--including my Xbox, laptop PCs running Windows, and an ancient Zenith dual-deck set top player that was one of the first dual-deck players on the market. But not this unit. It seems to have the most trouble with -R DL disks, but it often has trouble with plain old -R disks. Disks either play, or they take an INORDINATE amount of time to start, or they simply eject with a cryptic "this disk can be neither played nor recorded".I only attempted to record a DVD on this player once, and it was a complete failure. 45 minutes into the recording, the player stopped recording and displayed a cryptic "unable to find a table of contents". As a result, the 45 minutes of recording was lost and I had nothing to show for it. Needless to say, I've never trusted the DVD recording capability of this unit again.VHS-to-DVD and DVD-to-VHS dubbing is of course very limited by the deck's implementation of copy protection sabotage, so the ability to make backup copies of movies you already legally own is very poor.All in all, a good idea that was very badly implemented and what I believe to be typical of the continuing decline in the quality of Sony electronics. Shame on Sony.
I can't figure out the problem and I hope mine is user error. I work from home and desperately need a headset with an effective noise canceling microphone. I bought these based on the product description and positive reviews, waited for my companion buddy adapter that allows me to take the mic and line out plugs and combine them into one plug for my iphone. I plugged the adapter into my iphone and was able to hear my test caller well. Though they were able to hear my background noise and voices as well.When I click the inline button to on (I assume it is turning on the noise canceling since there are no other instructions included in the package) I hear a repeating sound that interrupts my sentence and makes it impossible for me to have a conversation. It is so strange.I must have a defective headset? I can't imagine this would get so many positive reviews otherwise. Does the adapter cause a problem? Is the connection to my iphone causing the problem. I appreciate any user feedback.Thanks,Chris
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.
Im very unhappy with this card because it doesn't work well, ie has very slow write time, with my camera - Coolpix 5000. I found this out later after researching the Simple Tech website where they advise which cards work with which cameras - I had no idea this was a problem. There is nothing in any of Amazon's advertizing that I recall that warned me to check this out first. In fact there is very little tech info provided for any of these cards. I've bought 256 cards in the past and never had a problem. Actually, I exchanged a Sandisc 512 card previously for the same reason - too slow write times. When I returned it Amazon didn't explain or advise compatibility was the problem, not write speed. Warning: Buyers Beware of this problem with high capacity cards. I'm going to try to get my money back or an exchange.
I sent this to my daughter who is a Marine, since she was being relocated to another state. It took a very long time to arrive and when it did, it did not work. The updates could not be installed. Finally, she called the manufacturer and she was told the item was out of warranty since 2008. We contacted the sender and was told to send it back for a refund. I bought another one through Amazon, it arrived the next day and was fine. The original company sent a message that they were shipping a new one even though we requested a refund. I contacted them again and they shipped it anyway. My daughter had already left for her reassignment. To date, I have not be notified of any refund from the company.
Though Kodaks aren't known as a top quality photgraphic tool, this is the first time I've ever been disappointed in one. I've owned other Kodaks, but this one didn't give the picture quality I expected. It hasn't been used since the first time for this reason. The higher end Kodak Easyshares, such as the 700 series and up are great and are incredible values, but this one I cannot recommend.
I bought this for [quite a bit of money] a year ago (what a pricey gadget). The battery life was TERRIBLE. Ihad to recharge everyday. Next, the display does not stay lit unless you change volume or song. It is also very flimsy. It was dropped once about 3 feet and it immediately broke. I am happy about it, because it took over 20 seconds to turn on, and had WAY TOO MANY CHORDS. you have cords for the AA battery slot (the rechargable battery has terrible capacity), the display, the headphones! I reember people laughing at me because of all the cords! Save $100 bucks and buy a normalcd player WHAT A WASTE!
The only good thing about the Zune is the amount of gigs for the price. The software will prompt you to update which will mess up your music library. You can find the fix on the forum, but it is a lot of work to fix. Many of the Zune owners including myself have had trouble with the players resetting during listening. There is no fix yet for this. There are many types of issues with the Zune and its all models not just this one. I honestly wish I had bought an IPOD. If there is no resetting fix by next year I am buying an IPOD. Sorry Zune, I wanted to like you.
HP used to have a decent level of support and I have had a multitude of their printers. Ultimately, after expired support options, their attitude essentially, "buy another one of our crappy printer so you can buy ink forever"! The software for this device is pathetic and I have tried every level of support that I can find, it goes offline pretty much at every time the computer hibernates or a laptop lid shuts. The printer has to be deleted and reinstalled repeatedly Cannot be that difficult to create a patch but they continue to blame Windows. I believe I will go Epson or pretty much anyone else at this point.
Note: These comments apply only to RedTag Town, not to the SiiG cable which I did not receive. It was a simple order: a SiiG 3.3 ft eSATA cable (CB-SA0111-S1). This particular cable was ordered because Seagate certified it as one tested in-house for use with my FreeAgent drive. The cable I received was a generic one made by Keen Top, with no mention of the substitution. Everything would have been fine if it had worked, but it didn't. (Confirmed by testing it vs another eSATA cable that I had.) I do not blame Red Tag Town for the defective cable, but I do blame them for sending a product other than the one that I ordered with no mention even made about the substitution. They did, however, apologize, admit the substitution, and promptly refund my money.
I have tried 30 times to get this to work and never could get it. I will never buy one of these again.
Uniden sold these GPS unit with the thought of making map updates available. They have never made an update available. As a matter of fact , I still have the original 2006 MapTraxx NA database. I feel very disrespected by Uniden's position with this unit.I rated it a 2 only because it's a fast and friendly GPS unit. Uniden support is a ZERO.
Have had this unit for 4 months and it has been in the shop for the second time. So far I would not recomend this unit
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.
I purchased the Maestro 3100 in Dec 2007. I live in the Raleigh, NC area and found the map to be way out of date. Build date for map is 3rd quarter 2006. There are main roads and an interstate MISSING from their map. I contacted their customer support and was told they do not have an updated map and do not plan to release one for the 3100. They said it was a cheaper gps and they were not updating them with new maps. What is the point of buying a gps with out-of-date maps? The support rep said she did not understand my complaint because I got this unit for less than half the original list price. It does not matter if I got it for free, it should have an up-to-date map or have updates availible for it. DO NOT BUY THIS GPS. TRY SOMEONE ELSE LIKE GARMIN OR TOMTOM!
We've seen it many times. The iMac's round mouse went against all we knew about ergonomics but it "looked cool". The ipod shufffle does it again: 240 songs that you will have to guess their name/artist/album because this little devil ain't telling you. Hey Steve, one thing is to "think out of the box" and come up with really clever solutions as you guys have done in the past, but selling a blind 1GB monster is going to go down the same alley that the eMate and the Cube went. I guess these are the risks of "thinking laterally": once in a while you ignore commonsense and end up with plain blunders. Go Creative (MUVO) instead.
About half of these dvd's were bad and would not record to them. I am not buying sony anymore.There name is loosing its rep. by making poor quality items.
I purchased one of the very first 997C units. I waited six months for the release. I have also purchased two of the Cannon Mag20 DT's that can be controlled by the 997C.The head unit has been back to the factory twice and both of the Mag20 DT's have been back to the factory. I have had to take the boat apart twice to install a new transducer and then to install a new connecting cable between the two Mag20's. All of this has taken over a year. The last component that the factory had me replace was the CannonLink. The system still does not work and the factory is stumped. I have been waiting over three weeks for them to get back to me with what they want to try next.I do believe that if everything worked it would be a great fishing package, but with all of the frustrations I have experienced I am about ready to junk the system and try something else.PS. I have over $4,000 invested in this system.
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.
I received this item and followed all of the instructions to set-up the secure network and tried to do this 6 times. It wouldn't work so I have been using it unsecured. Please contact me.
I purchased this set of cases at the Apple store when I got my iPod 60gb w/ Video, because it was the only thing they had at the time. Unfortunately, I am going to have to return it. Talk about a terribly-designed product!Each case comes with these clear hard-shell screen protectors, and the rubberized "skin" is supposed to fit around it and hold it in place. However, at the top of the screen, the "skin" doesn't hold tight to the iPod - it curls up and away from the screen. So you end up with this little opening...which is not only unsightly (especially on the well-designed iPod), but is also a perfect place for dust & grime to get stuck.I tried all three cases, and tried putting them on, massaging them into place, even tried it without the screen protectors. I did this for over an hour, until I simply gave up. What amazes me is that this product is designed for one thing, and one thing only...and it can't even get that one thing right. I'd give this zero stars, if I could. Unless you want a defective product, I'd steer clear of these cases. I'm even more surprised at Apple for selling the things in their retail stores. For shame!
I've had my earbuds for exactly 4 months now. I have always loved the Fontopia earbuds since they came out and this was my second pair. I wore my first pair into the ground and had to replace them after 1.5 years of everyday use. The fit of these earbuds are great at keeping exterior noise out - perfect for commuting during rush hour in NYC. The sound quality was also excellent, especially for electronic music. I enjoyed the tight, driving bass and deep mid-range.Unfortunately, the craftsmanship on the new version of these earbuds is horrible. After only 4 months of weekly use, my Fontopias fell apart. The rubber tubing that protects the wire fell off right near the left earbud, thus exposing the copper wires. My left earbud immediately stopped working. If you have less than 90 days left on your warrenty, I would suggest trying to get a refund as soon as possible. I'm only 30 days past my warrenty expiration, so I'm out of luck :-(My recommendation is save your money and pay a little more for a better set of earbuds. I really enjoy the sound quality on my Fontopias but I'm not going to bother getting another pair if I am just going to replace them again in 4 months. It's too bad - these were once the best sounding and highest quality earbuds on the market at this price point.
I purchased this monitor from Comp-USA. It failed after 10 months. I took a month to straighten out the paperwork, Comp-USA had the wrong serial number on my invoice. The Refurbished unit arrived and died after 4 months. Not a very good track record for Sony! They would not replace this unit. They said my experiance was atypical. Probably not, based on other reviews I've seen.
This headset is terrible. I used to have the Andrea Anti-noise NC-181VM USB with which my dictation accuracy was around 95%. This headset picks up 10-20% of what I say and only if I practically yell into it. It cannot pick up most of what I say if I speak quietly and enunciate. To top it off, the headband cuts painfully into my head. Yikes, returning.
played exactly one dvd in this brand new unit - skipped badly, even though the same dvd played in another make of player. remote feels junky. when i return, will buy another make of player.
I bought one of these for about $500.00 and added a second hard drive. It worked beautifully for almost a year. One day the 2 drives no longer appeared in MY COMPUTER. After 5-6 calls to support, No one seemed familiar with the product. They sent me a new one. I had the same problem. I called support and they said a technician familiar with the product would call me back. They never did. I called several more times and finally gave up and threw the unit in the garbage. I will say this: Linksys products are the best, I use their products exclusively, routers, hubs, etc. I recommend them highly, but if a product fails, you may as well throw it out as their support people have no knowledge of their products and only a small amount of English speaking skills.
the item is good, but the packaging was not good at all, the item been dropped during the shipping and there was a huge dent at the bottom of the item, and it was not even leveled on the table, i plug it in and it still work, and my dad fix the dent with hammer, and i didn't bother to send it back for a new one. so please , pack it well next time when someone orders.
I bought this scanner because of its low profile and &quot;scan&quot; button, and because my Microtek E3 was a great product. Unfortunately, hookup was a problem. Microtek seems to have written their code to require the very latest USB drivers from Intel, so unless you find the right support note on the Microtek web site (and the link to Intel's page) you will be very frustrated hooking this USB device up to your system. Even after a four-hour installation process, I still cannot get the button on the front of the scanner to function properly. The ScanWizard TWAIN driver is excellent, but don't bother installing the rest of the software. The OCR package is particularly poor. The only redeeming thing about this product is its price and it's low profile
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!
It worked fine here in Florida during the winter months when the temperature was below 90, but when the temperature went above 90 the screen was no longer visable until temperatures went back down (even at the highest contrast setting). The unit also doesn't seem to be water resistant... for sure it's not waterproof. After getting caught in the rain, the unit would from that point on have HEAVY water condensation on the inside of the screen. So much so that the screen was unreadable at the edges. If you live in a moderate temperature zone, this will probably work fine for you (just don't let it get wet). If you live where the temperatures get above 90 frequently (like Florida) this is a waste of $$$.
I bought these headphones from amazon a couple of months back. They worked OK for a month, but with poor response at higher frequencies. I guess you shouldn't get them unless you are a trance music addict or something. After a month they just failed. The volume dropped to barely audible levels, and the headphones are useless now. Talk about throwing money away. Don't ever buy this product no matter how "cheap" it looks. It doesn't do that well when it works, and it doesn't work for that long.
What a waste of money. For $300 you shouldn't HAVE to buy a protection plan for the 2nd year of a products life; unfortunately the poor quality of iPods makes it a necessity. BUT, the protection plan is riddled with clauses that exclude any number of reasonable issues.I've bought Apple for the last 15 years, but never again will I send them my money.
It is nice not to have to $3-500.00 on an in dash mp3 unit. For 5 bucks, you can use my cigarette lighter to play all of your Mp3 files in your car. The up side is for 4 bucks, you just plug this thing in to your lighter, or output, and you've got as many mp3's as you can stand flowing over you as you drive.The downside.Well, the thing breaks inside your lighter, or output. It's very cheaply made, so when you pull it out of your output, it leaves the tip inside, leaving you do dig it out, in my case damaging the output.I don't care that is doesn't have, shuffle, replay, and some other options, it's a 4 dollar Mp3 player, with a working remote control! What I do care about is without super gluing the thing together, the tip WILL break off, and cause you problems. God forbid you drop it. It is like dropping an egg.There is an occasional popping sound when it plays, and the sound though very acceptable is FM quality, not mp3 quality.If you plan on purchasing this, super glue the tip on. Now the downside to that little trick. If the fuse blows withing the unit, (Which is eventually will,) there is no way to replace it, because the fuse is located in the tip. Do you see the quandry?It plays, but for me, I'm spending some extra bucks on one that won't leave pieces in my outlets.P.S.: I once reviewed this with 4 stars. That of course was before self destructed within 2 months.Happy listening!
This was my first DVD player, because my kids were getting sick and tired of playing DVDs on my computer.The first one (DVP-NS425P)I got had what I considered to be serious playback problems.While playing various DVD disks, it did not play the video smoothly, but would stop for a fraction of a second at random places during the film, before continuing smoothly. This happened several times while playing the same disk. When I scanned back past the spot where this happened, and then replayed the same section again, it did not happen again. But it would happen again at a different spot, and when I scanned back and replay again, the same thing happened; it played fine.Another way to describe the problem is, that the disc seems to "stutter" at random spots. These are never the same spot on the individual disks. It happened with almost every disk I played. I have only played movie disks, that I own or rent. I have not played any DVD -R, -RW, +R or +RW disks.The last time this happened was with a brand new DVD disk, fresh out of the box.Thinking that I just had a faulty player, I went back to the store to exchange it for a new one. Unfortunately the new one does exactly the same thing. Except it does it worse. The random stops are now much longer. The player is being returned of a refund. I will not get a new one.As far as I am concerned, this is a bad DVD player. On top of that, SONY tech support has been unhelpful and outright incompetent.
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.
This is an awesome little camera. Except that you can't use it at night! There are horrible white spots in nighttime photos when the flash is used. Apparently these appear because the flash is SO close to the lens in this camera, and so dust reflects badly. It's a known problem [...]Also, it's totally annoying that Sony uses all their proprietary technology. As a result, the cable for connecting this camera to the computer is unwieldly (uhh, have you heard of USB??!!), and you have to buy a sony Memory Stick, which probably won't work with anything else you have. On the flipside, you can take movies that aren't limited to 30 seconds with this guy - i think that might be a result of the memory stick technology.But other than that, the design and operation of this little guy seems pretty slick. The lens is not one of those that pops out, so not sure if that affects image quality at all, but as far as I could tell, quality was good.In the end, what good is a camera that can't take usable pictures with its flash???
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 have a couple of linux boxes and couple of Windows machines and my mouse jumps all over (when switching between machines).Got SICK of manually resetting my mouse (every time I switch between computers)For a better description of the problem[...](Throwing this one out and buying a better box)
I bought this for use with my single coil guitar based off of the other reviews here. People make this seem like it's a magic solution for 60 cycle hum, but it literally does NOTHING for me. Maybe other people are playing thru cheap gear, but like I said, this literally does nothing for me. I play a Duesenberg Starplayer TV (has a p90 single coil) thru a Badcat Panther. I spent $125 for absolutely no change from being plugged direct into the wall
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've had this about a year and a half. I liked everything about it, but a few months ago it started skipping sometimes when playing CDs. I tried using cleaning disks but it's just gotten progressively worse, now it's just too annoying to play a CD. I called Toshiba and they said the CD lens probably needs to be replaced, I called an authorized service center and that would cost $150. haha.We had a Sony before that likewise died after about 2 years...From reading reviews, it seems that anywhere from 30-50% of even high-end CD/DVD players won't last more than 2 years.It really is ridiculous.
I thought I was getting a good deal with buying all these items together. I was expecting the case that I got for my SD110 which was quite nice. The case is cheap cheap cheap - Made in China crap. The leather is one step above plastic. The snap to close it scratches the camera. It is basically terrible. The neck strap is a cheapie throw in as well. Just get the battery individually and get another case. This is not worth it. I am so disappointed. It spoilt the enjoyment of getting my new SD300.
Was excited to get this item which arrived quickly. Took it to Mexico and the first time it got wet in the ocean, it took 2 pics. and the controls froze and I couldn't shut it off. Rinsed in fresh water and dried it and by that time the batteries had run completely down. Put new batteries in and it worked fine again (in a fresh water pool) for about two underwater shots, after which it froze, and I rinsed it again and...three more times. Same result. Unfortunately, we didn't get back from our trip soon enough to return this lemon (not referring to just the color), so I guess I'll have to get it replaced under warranty. Unfortunately, I don't think the warranty covers loss of our once in a lifetime vacay pics...
I saw these headphones at such a good price that it was possible to resit. I got them sometime in January and its now April so in about 3 months one of the headphones already starting to break! Before I bought these I did my research and I saw that many people said it was starting to break after just a couple of months of use. But, the good reviews on sound swayed my doubts. The sound quality and perfect size and comfort in the ear is great. But these headphones are by no means meant for long term use. You should get these to save up for some 20 dollar headphones like skull candy.
It didnt work sitting on the couch 6 feet away, pointing directly at it. In fact it only worked at about 2 inches away, with luck.Quite the opposite from the box's claim of "rf signal technology that travel through walls"
It's a great design concept, but after a few days, the electronics in my office seemed to get the better of this product. I could only get noise and hiss. No matter how many times I "tuned" the headphones to the base unit, I could no longer pull in the audio signal from my CD player. I wound up returning it to SI, requesting a replacement. They sent me a check instead. Now I'm shopping around. Very unhappy with Sharper Image.P.S.--Bought a very affordable pair from Radio Shack and have been pleasantly surprised by the quality!
I have spent hours trying to convert music from my PC (winows xp) to this device. TOTALLY worthless .I spent a bunch on music downloads too. As for video's...yeah right. nothing seeems to work on this piece a junk. It's going back
I was very dissapointed to learn that this item was refurbished and did not carry the same warranty as a new one. Your online ad said that it was new in the box, which is not the case. So I would have a hard time buying anything from you again. I guess it is the old bait and switch.
The gracenote registration on my cali no longer functions. So if you buy this product you will have to individually label every song you rip to MP3 format. I've downloaded the latest software and re-registered with gracenote, but no luck. There is no support for this issue on the Rio website. Buy another player.
About half of these disks could not be read to burn information onto. So, I have paid for an entire spindle and can only use about half.
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.
I opened the screen and smelled a very bad odor. It smelled like desiel oil or some other hydrocarbon. I am more sensitve than most peolpe to such hydrocarbons but it made me sick and gave me a headache. I had to open all the windows to get the odor out of the house. As a for a the other technical aspects of the screen it looked great but I am returning it.
I took a chance and ordered this radio after reading mixed reviews. The first red flag was that I couild not find this model listed on Grundigs website although it is marketed as Grundig by Eton. Whatever that means. I read reviews that said the radio suffers from station drift but I also read that the problem was supposed to be fixed on the deluxe model. Well I experienced the same drifting problem as many other people did. I hate to rate anything as a one star but the radio is pretty much useless to me and I went through the process of ordering and now returning the item.To be specific the problem I have experienced is that once a radio station is tuned in it would randomly jump to playing static and the LCD readout began displaying numbere erratically.
I bought this product at release. And it plays music well,but Microsoft has not put out any updates for this thing since the first couple of months. The marketplace is the worse software i've ever used. And with a screen this size,you would think they would have video. Instead you have to buy pricey 3rd party software to put video on it. No podcast no video no movies or tv shows on the marketplace. Well made player but crappy marketplace. Stay far away from this.
don't believe the "plays for sure" sign that amazon.com puts on this webpage. I got this player thinking that I would be able to transfer songs from napster to it only to find out that the mp3 player is not compatible with napster.
There is no battery backup which is unbelievable. Every other alarm clock I have used has battery backup. I really can't understand how Sony could miss this. It doesn't even matter if this is the best alarm clock in the world ... if it does not tell the right time when the power goes out or wake me up on time if there was a power outage throughout the night, it is useless. I'm actually pretty upset about this because this is a big waste of time and I'm returning it immediately.
product works great. but i never recieved the rebate amount. Whatever product you will buy from Netgear, you will never get the rebate amount.
Hands down, the most uncomfortable earbuds I've ever worn, even worse than stock iPod earbuds (either that or I have a misshapen head, which I can't rule out). Sound qualilty is quite good and the behind the neck design is great for running or other upright activities but these qualities mean nothing if you can't stand to have the earbuds in your ears for more than 20 minutes. I've tested several sets of "sport" headphones/earbuds and these are, by far, the worst. To top it off, the buds pop out if you're doing any exercises on your back (bench presses, etc).
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.
What a hunk of junk! I managed to find this "great system" for under $100 and it's not even worth half that! I guess it would be okay for a teen in his room but do not fool yourself into thinking that this would be a good or even fair home theater system because it is not! I feel guilty even giving this thing one star because it doesn't even deserve it! Take your money and invest it in a system that isn't a piece of crap.
cartridge quit working after a week and only a few pages. printer says its defective. the old cartridge still works, so not the printer
The cartridge was indeed in an OEM box and appeared to be a new cartridge but...it was dry as a bone. There was not a drop of ink in it. I had to buy a refill kit just to get it to work. Thanks for NOTHING! The shipping was slow too.
I just bought this camera today. I've been trying to find one of those cool small and thin cameras, and so I went to Target to spend some of my Christmas money on one I had glanced at earlier: the Polaroid izone 300. It seemed perfect: only $80, sleek and slim, 3.2 mp, 3x digital zoom, etc. The biggest drawing point was how cheap it was compared to similar cameras. Now I know why it was so cheap. The camera sucks!!!!In anyplace but outside in daylight, the lcd screen is dark!! Nothing I tried worked to fix it. Also, the user guide was incredibly unhelpful, not really explaining anything I wanted to know. The beep sound the camera makes whenever you press any button gets extremely annoying, and even though you can turn it off, every time you turn the camera power off and then on the terrible beep is back! It was driving me crazy. And even if you can deal with the beeping and the dark screen, the flash is way too bright and it takes forever to take another picture since the flash takes like 20 seconds to recharge.Overall, everything about this camera is awful, besides its looks, and apparently everyone else thinks so too.P.S. I've also been looking at the Che-ez! Foxz3 digital camera on amazon...its $100, and similar to this camera: its got 3.21 mp, but a bigger 2" screen, looks even cooler, has 4x digital zoom instead of 3x, is thinner, AND it has gotten some good reviews...there are a few bad, but the good ones make it worth the chance, and besides, if you don't like it you can always return it!! I am going to return mine tomorrow and order a Foxz3 off of amazon.com. Hope this helped!
I received this product and immediately had problems charging the product using my Macbook (I bought this product because it was Mac Compatible).The product did not take the charge and as I eventually realized, it was not working properly as I reset it and got "low battery" notes on the LCD but nothing more.OK, this stuff can happen. But the website for Cowon is very tedious and no phone number and eventually you get to a chat tech support system which was of no help telling me nothing more than I would have to return it.I spent 3 hours of my day dealing with this. Amazon return seems to be easy so I just used it to end my upset. I should have listened to some of the other reviews for this product.
We bought this because we required a power outlet/surge protector with a longer cable. However, some of the outlets just don't work. I've checked the protector itself and it seems like it's functioning properly. I can swap outlets for some of the items plugged in and they will magically start to work in one outlet where it didn't work in a different one. I have no idea. It's very annoying. Had I realized this issue when we first got the item, I would have returned it.
There are many nice features in this device but the charging system is fatally flawed. They do not provide or even have a charger for the device. You must charge it from a computer USB port. You can NOT use the device while it is being charged.The worst part is what happens when the battery dies when you are actively using the device. When you plug it into the computer for recharging, nothing happens. It will not recharge. You must reset the device by removing and re-installing the battery and then it will charge. To remove and re-install the battery you must have micro Phillips Head screw driver. The micro screws are so tiny that it all too easy to lose them and then it impossible to find them.Until they fix these problem I can not recommend buying this device. There are just too many other similar devices on the market that do not have these fatal flaws.
I bought this dual deck vcr on March 24, 2004. It worked for three weeks. The fist deck won't work, it doesn't keep up with the counter and it plays everything in SP. If you put in a tape that is SLP it will look like a chipmunks reunion. Oh, and if you think that it will work with tapes recorded in SP....THINK AGAIN....picture will go out every 3.5 minutes. Horrible. Couldn't get a replacement or my money back. Amazon said that I would have to go through Go Video...Go Video NEVER recontacted me. BEWARE!
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!!!!!!
I bought this as a cheapy fun camera. It's not fun it's depressing. The pictures wether indoors or outdoors are absolutely terrible. I took mine back and got my money back. Polaroid have always had a good name in my books, now they have sunk to the lowest of the low. I eventually bought a l'eprit mn100, same resolution, 500% clearer images, sensor that wont let you take pics in too low light. optimised for indoor lighting. 20 big or 80 small pics and can be used as a webcam. I am now truly happy.
The photo viewer is very misleading. It stated that was for modern digital cameras. Does not make exception. However, Fuji xD photo card will not work. Since product is SanDisk, only their cards work in the viewer. And the seller via Amazon denies selling to Amazon. Very bad experience.
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.
No where on CD do i find a serial number. When contacted Belkin replied with a no answer email.I attempted to explain again the lack of serial # and my inability to find same.I also asked how, when using CD to install program would i know that a serial number was requiredand how was i to insert same when program asked me for the serial number.NO reply of any kind. Luckily Windows 7 has a built in transfer program which did the datetransfer without the need for the Belkin program.
I've had this printer for a little over a year. While it has worked at times, other reviewers are correct that it is an ink hog and it also has many technical issues.My printer has had two bad print heads. I replaced the first one, then one day I turned on the printer and it says that "the print head is incorrect." If you are out of the warranty period the response from Canon "customer service" is to buy another print head. Basically, just keeping dumping more money into the faulty product.Also, if the print head if faulty, other non-printing functions (like scanning and faxing) will not work.Based on this product and rude customer service, I'll be staying away from Canon.
It broke within 4 days. 2/10 would not use again. The rest of this review, however, is filler for the review, bro.
Worked great when first connected to receiver / speakers. Then it just stopped working. Couldn't even remove my CD's that were inside. Amazon refunded my money, (minus shipping and restocking fees). I only had it for 5 months.
I recently purchased PNY's 8GB USB 2.0 Maxfile Attache drive and was very disappointed. I would strongly not recommend purchasing it!Large files placed on the drive often become corrupt and unusable. This leaves you not to trust using the device to store your data.When I contacting PNY for a warranty return I found the process not consumer friendly. Customer service was horrible and I had to go through several hoops just to get my item returned. I must have had it for 45 days before noticing the issues.When I sent the item back to them they immediately returned to me, stating there wasn't a receipt included with the drive. I resent the item with another copy of receipt and sent it certified. This upset me since I ended up paying postage twice.When I did finally get a replacement drive they never returned my original receipt.I am responsible for technology purchases (such as USB Flash drives) at work... I will no longer purchase devices from PNY because of this poor experience.
I used the Skyfi3 for about 2 weeks now. The sounds quality during music and the selection of XM channels is terrific. During speech you hear the compression artifacts but its not terrible. Since I upgraded the firmware to the newest version the unit constantly locks up. It's a terrible thing that makes me want to buy a different model. Do only upgrade the firmware if you have to...Don't fix what ain't broken.Add on: I do not believe in Werwolf's but I am telling you that the Skyfi3 seems more stable ( does not lock up ) when you have the background light on always. I had lock ups 3-4 times a day but for a few days its stable now - duh
This adapter worked exactly as it should, but now only 4 months after purchase, the male end of the plug that goes into the computer has broken in half. The plastic just separated from the metal as if it had just been barely glued in place. I am very unhappy, since I now have to buy yet another adapter in order to use my computer.
The system only has the dvd surround sound, there are no other inputs for sound to be directed to the surround sound. DVD player ONLY! The wires for the front right and left speaker are a tad short. The rear speaker stopped working shortly after I got the unit. So don't waste your time .. spend a little more money and get a better system.
I was (wrongly) advised by tech support to buy this instead of waiting for a new supply of power supplies from Voodoo. Be sure your computer is supported, because Targus tech won't give you any info about voltage , amperage or wattage on this thing, so you can't safely maake it work with an unsupported computer. So Amazon, As usual, graciously took it back. Love Amazon. I just now read the other reviews and now consider myself lucky I didn't keep it and try to make it work.
disapointed in the fact of the size. they advertised that the product size was 11 X 6 X 3 inches and the box that it came in is only 8 x 5 x 2 inches the unit it self is only 7 X 2 1/2 X 1 1/3 inches.
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
The product is fine, but the shipping costs are astromical. I put in an order and subsequently canceled due shipping costs of $25 for a $34 dollar order that is lucky to weigh a few ounces.My advise is to not to order from BlueProton till revise their shipping rates.
I installed a card into my computer and after that I was unable to get connect into the internet. I changed a slot but still there was no result, my internet explorer was unable to connect to any servers. I removed a card and my internet connection restored back. Obviously something is wrong with the card.
Were do I start???Frist,we couldn't get it to work on our Dell notebook.Second,called (Genovation)twice by phone and they didn't call back.Third,I e-mailed them THREE times.Didn't hear from them.So Amazon (they were GREAT!) took it back for full credit and shipping cost.Here's the kicker.About four weeks after I got another one (different Co.) I get a call wanting to know what the problem was.I told them and the person said they were really busy.Told them got another product and he said ,"Oh Well".
We tried setting up the cards on BRAND NEW Dell Optiplexes. Needless to say we are going with a Cisco solution.We tried every solution tech support gave us...and the cards still don't work. The classic is card A did not one in any of the slots of machine A, but of course card B would work in any slots of machine A. Maybe its the card? Card A in machine B worked!Go figure!
Beware of using this card with a Leica M8 digital camera. I lost one gigabyte worth of data which simply disappeared from the card after a day's shooting. Haven't had the problem at all with the other card I use (Sandisk Ultra II 1GB).I was suspicious of the very low price.
Bought the Zune just as it came out. I was kinda pissed at Apple because my iPod went dead (dropped it) and after getting no satisfaction at the Apple store I thot Zune would offer a couple advantages and maybe better service. I don't live in a big city, but lots of peeps here are PC oriented (I live around a lot of defense contractors and military bases) and I thot that someone would have a zune in the mall or downtown and I could swap some tunes and maybe - dare I say- meet a girl. Long story short- NOBODY, I mean nobody has a zune that I could find. And what's up with the Zune Marketplace? Geez, iTunes is so freggin' easy to use, I got addicted to it and my parents got pissed off that I was D/Ling albums and videos.I'm putting my Zune on eBay and will be forced to buy another ipod (without the HD) - who needs 80 gigs of storage for crying out load?
In the product description for the 160 pack of paper and ink it says you can print photos for about 29 cents each. I don't know what kind of funny math Amazon is using, but for $169 that comes out to over a dollar per picture. That's ridiculously expensive. I love my EasyShare printer and love to be able to print great quality photos at home if I only need to print a few. If I need a lot I still order them from Kodak or Shutterfly because it is cheaper. No way am I paying that much, though. What the hell, Amazon.
I travel often for work so I purchased this mouse due to the convenience of the retractable cord. After using the mouse for no more than 2 months it gave out and stopped working. The sensor failed to trigger on when I plugged the mouse into the USB port. I tried every port on my computer thinking perhaps my computer was faulty and went as far as to try the mouse on other laptops with the same result...it was dead. I believe what happened is the retractable cord became loose inside the mouse due to pulling the cord to use the retractable function. It is retro and stylish in the beginning but not worth $25 to have to replace in 2 months when it dies. Don't do it!
My older version of these (made in Korea) went bad after about 2 years, so I went ahead and picked up a new pair. This pair happened to be made in China (the old ones were made in Korea), and the cord disintegrated and exposed the wiring within THREE WEEKS of use. The rubber on the cord basically melted into this weird mass. I sent them back to Sony and they replaced it with a new pair. The rubber seems a little better but we'll see if it's still functioning after a few more weeks of jogging.
This earphone maybe good for listening to spoken audio but the music is boxy in sound quality - like cupping your ears listen to loud music. I liked the volume control and the color but sound quality was just mediocre.
The software that comes with the printer does not support newer versions of Mac's Tiger operating system -- specifically 10.4 and later. You can download the software from the HP website (hp.com, click on software and downloads). It's a large file so if you have dial up, it will take 10 hours to download. For those of us without high-speed internet, HP Technical Support says that they do not have a CD rom with the software available for shipping. Their advice to me was: "Find someone with high-speed internet, and download the online file onto a CD Rom." Apparently, some stores like Best Buy and CompUSA will do it for you, for a small fee. If I had known it would be this much hassle to connect the printer to my powerbook, I never would have bought it.
This is a very good Micro SD card for storage like music and videos, but the read rate is terrible for gaming devices, The DS can barely read from it which is what i bought it for, and there doesnt seem to be a way to fix it seeing how its a class 2 SDHC card. Overall get it for storage, but dont get it for gaming.
They must change the picture and product description. It is misleading, as it is not complete product to mount the projector as shown with mounted projector. Wasted time and effort for me, and turned out much more expensive than I thought since I had to order more parts separately to be able to mount it.
DOA out of the unopened box. These things happen, but since it was only $5, it wasn't worth the time and money to return it.
For those of you who do not have more than seven dollars to spend on headphones please stop reading...you will be very happy with this purchase. Buy away.For those of you who do, and also have a basic understanding of economics, I am speaking to you. Value should be reflected in price. In many circumstances, and for a variety of reasons, this is not the case. Sometimes predatory pricing will lead companies to sell at loss to drive out competition, some items are undervalued when they first enter the market, sometimes goods are the product of production processes that cut costs so much that a price can sit below market value and still fetch a profit. THIS IS NONE OF THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.You will get exactly 7 dollars and whatever cents worth of value from these headphones. No more. Certainly no less. Sure they sound fine, bass is passable, very comfortable and they look great. I would even venture to say that they sound better than some headphones I have had in the past. But as soon as you pick these up and feel how light they are, you will know where sacrifices were made to keep these headphones cheap. I have had mine for a month, normal use, and today one of the buds just gave out. The connection went literally hours later.Why? Why would you possibly assume these could last any reasonable amount of time? Probably for the same reason I did. You are broke, you read some reviews that say they sound fine and you say screw it.Don't. You owe it to yourself. Spend the extra $ 20 on a product that will last.These won't.
I guess I couldn't expect too much more from a pair of five dollar head phones - but still. There's this awful slightly crackly sound behind the majority of the music I play, and everything sounds shallow coming from them. I tried messing around with the EQ setting on my iPod, but nothing helps the sound. I can't believe that this product managed to get an average of four stars, when the quality is so low. My old standard apple headphones worked better than these! I expected these headphones to at least be decent, but I was wrong. I don't really have any other way of listening to my music but through headphones, and I'm wondering if it's even worth it. With these, music that I had previously judged to be high quality sounds shallow and flat. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone - I sorely missed listening to music (one of my favorite things) and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of these earbuds. But now that they're here, they're a total waste of five dollars and I wish I hadn't bought them. Maybe they'll help tide me over for awhile before I can afford something better, but I doubt it. Ergh.
I purchased the iRock to be able to listen to my iPod at work and in my car during the commute. Although I did not have as many problems with reception as some other reviewers, the sound quality is not great. And let's face it, if you are buying this for something like an iPod, you want to hear excellent sound quality. A major concern for those in large cities is that the iRock only gives the option of operating on four stations: 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, and 88.7. In the Kansas City area, there are stations broadcasting on all of those options. Although the iRock overrides the station with the music on your device, it does tend to cut in and out with the actual broadcasting station- in my area, this is a Christian radio station, so it's pretty annoying to have sermons cutting in and out of my Beastie Boys songs.Someone wanting to listen to a device has two better options: either get an FM transmitter that allows you to select ANY open radio signal, or simply use a cassette adapter such as the ones that are used for CD car adapters. The sound quality with the cassette adapter is comparable to the sound of the device itself. And with that, you don't have to use up batteries- the iRock uses AAA batteries, and the power switch should be a slide-switch rather than a button, because it is rather easy to inadvertently turn on the power and drain the batteries.
The title says it all. This thing is not well constructed and when plugged into my power system (it plugs into a four pin connector) it shorted out the system. The behavior was repeatable. I very much recommend you look for a different product.
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 they get me a replacement or just the 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.
Packaging was horrible! On that note I received broken discs. Also because of the packaging, the discs were sliding around in the packaging causing the discs to scratch on one another.
Confugured the router in under 5 minutes. It worked for less than one hour. Stopped working, could not set the router back to factory default. Called D-Link support, they were clueless, after 30 minutes of troubleshooting, with an Entry level support person, then was bumped up the ladder to spend another 10 minutes with a Level 2 support rep before they decided the unit was a "LEMON", and authorized me to send it back to Amazon, who gladly shipped another unit. The second unit was DOA, which I returned to Amazon as well, after which I decided to buy a competing product.The Customer support at Amazon was excellent, who not only refunded my credit card for the purchase, but the overnight shipping that I paid for the original purchase. Hats off to Amazon !!!!
Advertised to work with wireless G, NOT! After weeks of playing around wtih support ditched it. Support finally came out and told me outright that there is problems with the wireless playback. It only performs properly in a wired Ethernet environment. I bought this and have had nothing but problems with the wireless playback.
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
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.
I purchased this tv less than 2 1/2 years ago and the picture suddenly went out, the sound still works but that's all. Couldn't find anyone to repair it and finally my nephew took a look at it and the part it needed would cost more than a new tv. I purchased a Panasonic for half of what I paid for this. There are so many name brands out there that cost alot less than the Protron. Shop NBC did not even back this up and quit carrying them shortly after I bought mine. I believed Shop NBC hype about it having an "A" quality panel and that Protron was built like "a name brand" that they couldn't mention (SONY) but that the public was just paying for the name and the warehousing of their tvs. Not that mine was cheap, it cost approx. $800.00 at the time, HA HA HA.I'll never do that again. Nothing but an expensive paper weight. I feel bad for anyone that just recenlty purchased this, you wasted some hard earned money. I would have rated it 1/2 a star.
Garmin Zumo 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Motorcycle NavigatorThe voice is hard to understand. Searching takes a long time and sometimes it never finds it. For a few hours it just stopped working then it started working again?? I don't think the screen is all that great. The speaker and microphone on the bluetooth are terrible. Everyone says they can't hear me. I'm not very happy at all with this product. I have a toyota gps that works great and I have an older Magellan that runs circles around this Garman product. I hope it's really water proof!!
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.
I bought this item and took it out of the package, cleaned Gotham Racing, DOA3, and HALO. I was stupid and didn't try out each disc after I was done cleaning it. I ended up ruining all 3 discs and my XBox won't even read them! Don't buy this Product it destroys Disc! I lost $150 Due To this item don't make the same mistake.
I bought these in hopes of finding a pair ear buds that sounded great and were comfortable enough to wear during very long study sessions at school. After testing the headphones, I sadly realized I only got half of that. True, there were incredible comfortable. They felt much better than my Koss Plugs and Apple buds, but the sounds was the problem. I am hardly an audiophile - I was just looking for decent sounding headphones. Comfort was my main agenda, but I couldn't stand the sound of these enough to even enjoy how comfortable they were.I think I may have gotten a faulty pair. I am definitely not a fiend for bass as I listen mostly to jazz, but these ear buds, no matter how many positions I tried in my ears with every size of ear pad, were all treble. Knowing Sony and their love affair with pouding bass, I have come to think that either mine were faulty, or they simply did not fit my ears correctly. So, I returned them to Amazon.One other complaint that may be more relevant if mine were, in fact, broken - the included case for the ear buds seemed poorly designed. It seemed near impossible to fit both the earbuds and extension cord into that little case, and since the extension cord is such a necessity (the standard cord is quite short), I would have hoped sony would have worked out a better storage option.Thus, I've given up on ear buds and ordered a pair of Sennheiser PX200's. I hope they work out a bit better.
I have a Protron LCD 27 inch (and a 32 inch) that I bought from ShopNBC. Last night it finally died. I had the hissing, cracking and other noises when the tv warmed up. It was so loud you had to turn the mute on for 5 minutes until it stopped once warmed up. The picture was good.This week the picture became all colored lines and the noise was so loud you had to block your ears. But you needed one hand to pull the plug on the televison. Plug the television back in and it worked right again. But last night it died before I could get to the plug. I plugged it in and turned it on and nothing. I would NOT buy Protron again. I also read online that other people have had the same problems I did with the Protron LCD television.The other Protron 32 inch LCD I have has a dark spot on the left corner of the LCD screen. It was not there yesterday. I am watching that. I do not know if this television is dying or not. I am now planning on buying a new television and it will not be a Protron.
The technology is coming, but it is one of those items that you might want to wait a year to see what updates they can do. The current Camera/DVD or Video war reminds me a lot of the Beta VS VHS war. It is just a matter of time before the Cameras are all DVD and have almost movie quality. I think at this point just for the simple reason that SONY has discontinued many other versions that were new 6 or 9 months ago, that should be reason enough to wait. But again.. it's up to you
The battery arrived in a reasonable amount of time. However it was defective and the camera didn't recognize it as the proper type of battery. I contacted the seller - he agreed to take it back. After receiving the return, a credit was issued to my account.I ordered another battery from a different vendor on Amazon and lo and behold - it is charging.
I have had this printer about 1 year and a print head just wore out on it - it will now only print really bad color photos. (mostly GREEN) Print head cost $$$ to replace. I do not recomend this printer... Find something that will last.
And once the drivers are installed and the camera is running the resolution is not at all impressive.30 days after you install the drivers a window pops up reminding you to register the product, even if you *did* already register it. Window will not go away and pops up every time you start the computer. Requires disabling some registry entries to make it go away.You get what you pay for.
(...).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.
Charger on this iTrip doesn't work. I called the company i bough it from an they said that ipod is changing some of the software. So this iTrip would charge with an older version of the iPod Nano, but not mine. I bought mine March 09. The FM transmitter works good.
This item came as part of a bundle suggested by Amazon for my cellphone. It is too high a GM and I cannot use it. Amazon's generalizing for specific models is a problem.
After hearing very good things about this lens I decided to go ahead with this plus the 60D for some product results/documentation purposes for work. I felt the focal range was well suited for the variety of situations we may find and I bought three of these combinations for my team.It has been pretty disappointing. First, I'll discuss the optical quality. The lens is acceptably sharp in the center across most of the aperture range. It is acceptably sharp at no aperture within 10-20% of the edge depending on the focal length set. Wide angle distortion is quite terrible. If there is any hint of a straight line in your photo be prepared to do a lot of correction in PP for most of the lower half of the focal range. I find the 10-22 to be much better than this! CA is also a major issue with this lens, particularly with flash used with high-contrast situations. It's so bad it almost seems to be some kind of artistic effect.Build quality, construction and durability are poor as well. I've had two Error 99 problems and another error that I can't recall the code for. All had to be sent to Canon for repair. The zoom and focus rings work OK and are about average. I had one colleague drop the camera and lens on concrete. The camera was broken, but was easily fixed. Then lens shattered into more parts than I could find. It seemed to me it should have been able to come through a drop like this a little better.I don't need or use IS, even in my personal photography (99% on tripod), and I know it contributes to the cost of this lens, but IMO this lens is a poor value at this price range. Maybe I'm too used to the F4 "L" zooms that I use for my personal photography, but in the future I think I will look into other options.
Upon the joyful news that we were having a girl, my husband decided to invest in a new digital camera and a photo printer. The digital camera still works great--the printer is another matter. While this one prints beautiful pictures, the cost of ink far outweighs the beauty of them sometimes.As we all know, this is how printer companies make their money, through the ink. Replacing every cartridge at once will run you about $75 at a time, give or take a few. The gray ink is used up the quickest, and has also been one of the hardest for us to find here locally. The main problem I have with this printer is that the quality is excellent after you replace the ink, but for only about the first 50-70 pictures. After that. The pictures take on too much of a magenta cast and start to get out of register--very frustrating when you're printing out any pictures, let alone ones of your child. Yes, we do what the manual sugests for such occasions, and the main one is to clean the printer cartridge heads, but this has only actually worked for us on one occassion. Every other time get us no results and we are still stuck with pictures that resemble something a third grader took a crayon to. In the long run, I will not be buying a photo printer for home use, but will rather take them to a store for processing.Quality-wise, it gets you in the beginning, but doesn't hold out for the long run. We have fiddled with it for two years. Enough's enough.
I HAVE THIS RECORDER, AND LET ME TELL YOU, I BOUTH IT WHEN IT WAS EXPENSIVE, AND THE THING HAS NEVER WORK ONCE, I SEND IT TO THEM BUT THEY DIDN'T WANT IT BACK SO I HAVE IT THERE AS JUNK , THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU GET IT, THEY ARE OTHER ONE BETTER IN THE MARKET NOW, THAT OFFER BETTER SUPPORT.
I hate this monitor....I hear the static better then my baby....Some time I have the sound up all the way and I still hear my baby cries from down the hall not from the Monitor. Please do not buy this...not worth the money....you!
While the picture and features of this TV are great for the price, you will be very unhappy should you have any problem with it. Mine keeps switching inputs for no apparent reason and going blank. Also the sound does not work with the HDMI input. Westinghouse service admits these are problems when I call but the only solution is to ship them the TV in California because they have no parts for it already. Neither do they have any local service center where it could be returned. The freight to ship it to California is $245.00. Great warranty, isn't it? My advice is to pay more upfront and get a brand that has manufacturer's support.
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.
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.
A friend of mine bought one a zune. You've probably already read that it is larger than other mp3 players in size but the real problem is the difficulty of installing the software and getting it to work with the PC. My friend has a Dell that is only about 3 months old running Win XP and we had a hard time getting the PC to recognize the Zune. Just to see if it was his port we tried my Ipod (he already had itunes installed) recognized it just like that. After about an hour fiddling with the zune he took it back and exchanged for an ipod and is quite happy with it.The ipod is just a better thought out device, the sandisk player is also supposed to be pretty good but I would stay away from the zune if I were you. Lots of money spent on advertising this device, doesn't look like much was spent developing it.
Disappointed with the lens. Not clear at all and very slow to focus. I returned it immediately.
Do a Google search on noise from these models and you will find endless complaints. After a week, mine, like MANY, MANY others the hard disk thrashes incessantly which also cause the fan to be on constantly -- EVEN WHEN THE UNIT IS OFF. Also, the constant thrashing means your drive will come to an early death. If you don't mind having this DVR in the closet so you don't have to hear it all day, then buy this one. Like many others, I'm sending mine back. I can't even enjoy reading the newpaper in my living room. The bottom line: this machine works great, but the noise from bad engineering or software or TV Guide is horrible. Do not buy. Consider yourself warned.
I love this new mouse - when it works. Unfortunately you have to often go through the Pairing process as the Kensington Bluetooth system is much less automated than the USB mice we are all used to. It only takes a minute, but why is it necessary? Also the first set of double A batteries only lasted three weeks vs. 6 months in my USB mice as I don't remember to turn it off after every usage. Don't know whether it is worth the tradeoff, but with my new MacBook Air I only have one USB port and I wanted to leave it free without having to resort to a USB hub. I wish I had stepped up and purchased the Mac Mighty Mouse, the Bluetooth model I use with my iMac works flawlessly and hasn't needed a battery change in four months.
If you have more than one computer in your house on a home network, you want this functionality. A suggestion and a warning. If you get this, you may find you just can't get it to set up. Go to the silex website and download the latest software. I found mine was several versions behind. With the latest software, setup was completed without a problem. BUT, you have to know that when one computer is connected to the printer, no other can connect. It goes like this. I need to print. Huh, the software can't connect. Hey Marge, can you right click on that icon in the tray and disconnect from the printer? Sure, Bob. Three minutes later... Bob, I need to print now, can you disconnect? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. That's ridiculous, don't you think?
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 installed this product into my Dell and Reception and speed goes up and down. This product is not stable. I am going to return it and get a linksys.
I've had two Daewoo dvd players, one was a normal player and the other was a multi-region. Both of these players after a year or so of normal use just stopped reading discs completely. Cleaning the player did not help. I am now trying to find a better mutli-region player that will LAST. If you are only interested in a years worth of use then this for you, otherwise I'd do what I'm doing and find an alternative.
i received my mp3 player with a big black spot in the middle of the screen, i sent it back and it has been 2-3 months & i havent heard anything back whether they will replace it or give me a credit.
I switched from an old Netgear router I got used three years ago. It was five years old and had a better range than this router! Sure, I like the features. Many ways to tweak settings, most of which I know nothing about. I was looking for gaming range and quality signal. I live in a railroad style apt with a lot of brick walls. Is that affecting the signal? All I know is, I get 1 bar max on my Xbox 360 in the living room (and I'm using the 360 wireless adapter). Which means I get kicked off every other minute. We have a SMALL apt. Less than 1000 square feet. Come on. It should be able to handle that at least.
The battery you will get isn't the Panasonic pictured here. Instead you will get a black aftermarket battery. False advertising.
I bought this item for my son for x-mas.We are lucky if we got to use it 4 times before it stopped working.Products this bad should not be allowed to be sold.
For the money, this is a nice, inexpensive way to hook your computer to your stereo, or play your MP3 or other portable music player through the car stereo when you're on the road.On the other hand, if you're a stickler for sound quality (like me), you'll most-likely be disappointed. The signal is not consistent, fading in and out with various hisses and pops. In addition, the device picks up interference from just about everything, including the device it's plugged into, so you really have to fiddle and adjust positions and frequencies to minimize the static. It's not so bad if you're using it around the house, but extremely annoying if you're on the road where the sound quality and interfering signals may change every couple of miles.
The listing for this claims it has tv out and shows s-video in the photos. Not only did it not have s-video out it did not have any tv-out.
I warn you with the utmost sincerity that this machine will give you ulcers. The only aspect of this machine to function as it should is the scanner, however, even that will be compromised, as detailed below. What goes wrong:* Everything;* Faxing: it will drag multiple pages through at a time, forcing you to resend the document dozens of times before it will (maybe) be transmitted.* Everything else;* Even if the machine that we own is a fluke, a lemon, still the programmed functioning of this piece is ludicrous. We have had several of the correct CANON ink tanks that the machine will not recognize, forcing us to contact Canon and beg them to send a new one, dodging insinuated accusations of dishonesty (it seems that they are used to this complaint; Google it). EVEN IF THAT IS A FLUKE, once you run out of an ink, the machine becomes as useful for faxing as your own mouth. Until you replace the ink (and God forbid that the machine doesn't recognize the cartridge, for then you must wait until Canon sends you a new one, or you sell a kidney to buy a new one) the machine WILL NOT FUNCTION.* Ink GUZZLER - this thing drinks ink faster than you can.I have another Canon printer/scanner that works fine, just as it should. But before buying this behemoth, consider whether or not you want higher blood pressure and a massive plastic sculpture.
I received the Ewoo yesterday. After reading the instructions, I set it up and let the remote charge for a couple of hours. I then placed my iPod into the stand and waited about 10 minutes before I tried things out. The Ewoo remote is designed with an LCD screen built in and a scroll/button area that mimics the iPod screen and buttons. It's like having an iPod in your hands controlling the actual iPod in the Ewoo dock.My first impressions were just OK, the remote felt "plasticy" but it's weight was good. I just wish they had put as much design time on the Ewoo as they did on the Ewoo's box, The box is a thing of beauty! There is a drawer you pull out, to get to the Ewoo, and as you do another drawer in the rear of the box also pulls out, it's rather cool.Back to the Ewoo; I removed the remote from the base and pressed the center button, to wake it for operation. The screen lit with a little red dot at the top menu. I assumed this ment things wern't working, and after some fiddling with the remote I found I was correct. I couldn't get anything to function so I replaced the remote into the stand, pulled the iPod and replaced the ipod hoping to get things to syncup. The next time I pulled the remote things started to work...SORT OF. At least now when I used the remote I saw a green dot in the top menu!So it was time to use it. The first thing I noted was the button and touch surface of the remote needs to be held for a short period of time for operation, you can't just press and go. You have to be very deliberate with the button/touch-surface when you select a function. Next I went through the remotes menu's and tried to select a "playlist". At first attempt I selected a playlist and the remote screen went back to the "music" category of the main menu. After about 3 times of this I tried the video option and POOF the video's on my iPod displayed! However, when I tried to select a specific video the unit would select a different video. I tried this several times but couldn't get the video I wanted too select and play. Even when I used the skip back function I would hit a certain video in the list and though there were others before it in the list, the remote wouldn't let me select them. Just no luck with this.So back to the music menu. I tried again to get to the "Playlists", this time holding the selection button down for a longer period of time and BAM, there it was, my playlists. I scrolled down the list to select the playlist I wanted but the scroll was rather flakey. You sort of have to put your finger very flat onto the scroll area of the remote and move it fast, if you aren't quick enough you select the function your finger is near, like menu or skip forward, not the scroll function of the pad, it's VERY flakey. eventually I was able to get music to play, but it was more of an adventure each time I tried to select a song or a video. It was about a 60% shot that I would get things to work the first time. and like I noted sometimes I just couldn't select a video even though I could see it on the Ewoo's screen. So the problems ranged from getting the wrong selection, to the remote going to a different function then I expected.From my experience I don't think it was just this remote, this seemed like a design flaw, but I could be wrong. Also, I did go to the Zicplay web site, makers of the Ewoo, and found that the firmware in my unit was up-to-date, so it wasn't a software issue; well at least there was no fix for the software issue. Perhaps it was just this one unit that was bad, but after my experience I won't be repurchasing a replacement Ewoo. Amazon is taking the return (I've had good purchase experiences with Amazon). I intend to try another brand of iPod remote device. I really wanted to like the Ewoo, it's a great idea, just not ready for PrimeTime.
I purchased this product, every time I ran acrossed a cop running radar this product did not go off. Also when state troopers had cars pulled over running radar it didn't go off. Don' waste your money on this product, it really dosen't work!
and took with it 6 hours worth of work. This is not the first hard drive that has failed on me but failing after a single day is a new record. Where is the QC on these drives? But it's a nice looking paper weight so I give it a star.
The auto tune function does not work very well, and the pads hurt my ears after a while.
I just purchased an iPod shuffle after months of research on MP3 players. I decided to buy the shuffle because I have an iMAC G5 and I didn't want to have to deal with converting my existing music into another format. However, I brought the shuffle home yesterday and the computer did not recognize it. My boyfriend has the shuffle and his works great on my computer. I contacted Apple's 24 hour online chat service and the guy told me to reset the unit. We did and the shuffle still did nothing. The only way I knew that the unit was even operable was a faint green light on the front of the machine. The agent told me that I bought a "defective" unit and that I had to go back to the same store and they would replace it. I am very disappointed. I just wanted to report on this in case other people have experienced similar problems with this product. I am giving the player 2 stars because the service agent was available and helpful and I am hoping that I do not receive any problems trying to replace the unit today.
Have been using for a while and is easy enough to use. But does not always give best directions. Seems to divert from most efficient route. Even though quickest route is selected in options, directs me off highway onto stoplight dotted route which maybe shorter, but whole lot slower. Will get you there, but has questionable decision making in choosing route. Have tried contacting Garmin tech support, but they offered little or no help.
I got this monitor as a shower gift. I registered for it because it was supposed to be a good monitor and it had the dual receivers. All we get is static. We can't hear anything from the baby's room, no matter where we are in the house. I really would not recommend this monitor system.
The adaptor works good, but it emits an obnoxious buzzing noise when it is plugged in. Other than that, it arrived quick and works fine.
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.
this is the most ridiculous piece of cd repair equipment out there. i bought this thing and followed the directions meticulously, but to no avail. the only thing this machine is good for is hiding scratches on your cds by adding more scratches. if you want to repair your cds DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!!!!
I bought this adapter to use an old Canon BJC80 printer with my old Mac Powerbook and a newer Dell Mini.It is not a transparent printing solution by far.On my Mac, I have to disconnect the adapter and reconnect the adapter to the USB port between each print job as it will not initialize the printer.On my Mini, I have just given up as I cant seem to get it to print at all. Windows says the device is ready, and recognizes my printer, but all my jobs error out and sit in their queue.i'd return it, but it would cost more to ship back than its worth.
The printer itself is fine. Nothing exceptional about it. It's your standard, low-cost, run-of-the-mill inkjet.However, the paper feeder is AWFUL!! I spend more time trying to get the paper fed properly than I do anything else. It totally negates any worthwhile value of this printer.Do NOT buy this printer. It's not worth the headache.
Broke the second day, need I say more?
Bought 2 sets of these 4 packs. Once they are charged they work very well. I use them for my Nikon SB-600 flash. After just a few days the batteries simply die. Even after fully charging the batteries and sitting in the back for a few days the batteries just discharge on their own. Get the Sanyo Eneloop batteries instead.
This is my first GPS device. It arrived without the 512 MB SD card. I returned the unit to Amazon and Amazon provided the replacement unit. It also came without the SD card again. I am really disappointed and going to return this unit. I had this unit with me for a day, and I tried loading the software into this unit. The map software is not so easy to load into unit. We can only select the map in rectangle or square shapes, and can not have overlapping regions. I have not used it while driving, so I can not comment on the runtime performance. Overall, I am dissatisfied because of the the unit is delivered without the SD card both times while the Amazon ad says it comes with 512 MB SD card. Also, not an easy task loading the software into this unit.Update : I tried it for a road trip, and it is a real pleasure using this one. I generally get lost frequently, not when I have this unit in my car. So I decided not to return this unit, even though it was delivered without the SD card. Despite its shortcomings like loading maps, and some minor issues with maps where it takes you in the long route even though you chose shortest route, this unit is worth owning. I wanted upgrade the rating from 1 to 4, but don't know how. Bottom line, it is a good device which takes you wherever you want (assuming you have the maps loaded).
I returned this lens after 3 days. Autofocus searched forever in moderate low light. The IS was extremely loud. The images were not of any significant quality worth tolerating either issue. Save some money buy an L series.
Expensive and you won't print many pages. Lexmark offers a "High capacity" cartridge but good luck finding it.
Dear fellow amazon's loyal custoemrs do not waste money on this old model from JVC buy this years models JVC 512, 420, 422, NP10S ToshibaThis model is old JVC has discountinued it and these vendors are selling thier old clearance stock, we dont know if its till under warranty or not.JVC 422 is much nicer looking unit and JVC has replaced this JVC XV 412 with JVC XV 422S-
The prongs on the reciever end does not make good contact. I can get the GPS to work as long as I dont move it around. Screw that holds it on the GPS, bottoms out before it touches the contacts.
The product claims that it will allow the use of parallel port printers with new operating systems like Windows 7. New computers are not generally available with parallel out connections and thus this product clams that the USB 2.0 port can be used to send print jobs to parallel port only printers. I tried to use this product with 2 different printers with the same negative results. Trying to use it with a parallel port scanner was also unproductive.
100% agree with the other reviewer who commented on how it broke after 5 uses. When I first recieved this, I heard something shaking inside. worked fine so thought something might have gotten in. After about 3 uses, the fastener on one of the legs completely snapped off along with whatever part was inside. Tried calling the manufacturer as well as email for 1 month straight and not a single word from them. Had they fixed the leg I would say decent product, but for lack of service, I have to rate this below the $25 tripod I've replaced with which is found strong after more than 20 uses. BEWARE of this product
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.
I'm a speaker lover, and not a Bose-hater. Bose makes some incredible speakers: like the 901, some of the best I've ever heard. The Bose Acoustimass series are not very good, frankly, but obviously fine for most people. Missing a significant portion of the midrange is OK, apparently, if they look cool enough. The bass is one-dimensional. If it weren't for an advertising budget, I'm certain no one would own an Acoustimass, since they will lose any head-to-head challenge at almost any price. My sister-in-law gave me her system since she knows I like speakers. I very quickly gave this system to my son for college, since it won't matter if it gets stolen.
This machine is too fancy and expensive for what it can do. Ink is too expensive. The software package is not too great. You can't receive faxes via your computer and view prior to printing. I get a lot of junk ad faxes at night. I'd come in to work and find a bunch of wasted paper and ink (expensive ink) from junk faxes. I finally boxed this printer up and put it in storage. I replaced it with a Brother all-in-one, which does everything and more, including PC fax receiving and sending, for much less money. Also, the Brother takes off-brand ink cartridges, which only cost about 3-4 a piece! And they work as good as the name brand cartridges. I own several other Canon products in which I am well pleased, but not this one.
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 :-)
This is the worst piece of equipment I believe I have ever purchased. I had it maybe 8 months and it began to freeze. At 9 months the VCR went out. Now nothing works I would stay away from this product, I think Magnavox will put their name on anything.
I bought this CD player 2 weeks ago. The second I got it out of the package, it skipped like crazy. I was in denial, so I put in a regular CD. It sounded distorted and skipped like crazy. So I burned a new MP3 cd and tried it out. It still skipped. ... And here are some reasons why this CD player is now worth buying.1. It uses batteries like there's no tomorrow.2. It skips like crazy on both MP3 and regular cd's.3. The display shows no names, titles, just numbers.4. Huge bulky design. Does not fit in any pockets, no belt clip and heavy5. Headphones have the shortest cable known to man.6. LOUD!!! it makes a lot of noise.7. It has ASP (anti-skip protection) that takes 2 minutes to load for every song, and hardly ever loads. The thing says 45second ASP but when it works it's less than 10 seconds...
Netgear is absolutely the WORST tech support/customer service I have ever had the misery of encountering. It doesn't exist. So if you think you'll ever need any tech support or customer service, don't buy this product!
I bought this for my new HDTV. Once I got it home and unpacked everything, it seemed like a good system. Plenty of connections in the back including digital audio, component video and all that jazz. The sound quality was quite decent, I thought. (I'm no audiophile, though) and I liked that it had radio and everything built in. The system looked pretty decent too. There were several problems with the system, though. First and foremost there is no way to operate it without the remote. This can be a big issue if, say, you've just got some friends over to watch a DVD and suddenly you can't find your remote. Then, in a paradoxical turnaround, you can't skip to a particular disk without cycling through the ones before it (i.e. if you're on disk 1 and you want to go to disk 3 you have to first bring up disk 2). By far the worst problem was the DVD playback. It was jerky and choppy and the sound would make a loud click everynow and then. The worst DVD playback I've experienced since I had a first-generation player without a decoder card in my old computer. Once I found that out, I quickly returned the player.
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.
Great features on paper...But when you try to use it, you get an error message - Check out the review on the 80 GB unit. Looks like someone else had the same issue. Straight out of the box the unit will not power up properly.Customer service has been very responsive, but I am on my second replacement unit. I am having no luck with getting an actual working player ( even the guy I talked to in customer service said they were having many problems with this issue and my replacement unit would take a while to come out since they were waiting for a good batch from the factory). I live in a large city also so the FM transmit thing will probably not work well since most station frequencies are taken - Again refer to the review on the 80 GB model. Save your money . I am just glad I didn't shell out what the poor guy who bought the 80 gb unit did.
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.
We bought this camera a little over a year ago but have rarely used it. However, just when I need it the most to capture a family event, the camera starts beeping and tells me that the tape must be ejected. So I tried to eject it, but it did not eject. Moved maybe a millimeter then moved back. I don't think we put more than several hours of use on this thing and it broke. Very unhappy.Spoke to tech support, but they didn't offer up anything but disconnecting all power and waiting an hour to start it up again. Didn't work. Have a suspicion that the hour I waited was the hour that tech support closed. Repairs will cost as much as buying a new one. So buying a new one we will, just not a Canon.Still very, very, unhappy.
I received this item and was very excited. Right out if the box, it was defective. Now I am stuck with this drive and can't return it. Thanks alot!!!!
I really needed this product to record lectures, and I thought how great! I can record them directly onto my iPod! I used it for a few lectures, playback was totaly fine, and I was satisfied. Then, all of a sudden, my iPod (30G Video Black) completely died! It was an old iPod, so I gave the Belkin device the benefit of the doubt and bought a new 30G iPod Video Black on eBay. Started using the device with my newly purchased iPod, recorded a few lectures, and then BAM! The same exact thing happened to that iPod! It was then that I discovered that the Belkin was the problem, not the iPod, and I threw this piece of trash out and bought a digital recording device separate from any iPod. This is so typical of Apple products. They are such a proprietary organization. They only want Apple products to be used in conjunction with their Apple products. Try to use any third party application with any Apple product and the whole thing goes up in flames.
The expiration date for these cartridges was August 2010. I started using the first cartridge last week (September 7-9), and after printing one or two documents, I got the signal that the ink was low in that cartridge and I needed to change it. So I figured, "Okay, it was a fluke..." and I put the second cartridge in yeserday (September 12). Once again, after printing two or three documents, I got the "Low ink" message again.What an aggravation, and a waste of my money, as well. I won't make this mistake again!
The product itself is excellent. However, the software used to transfer music is miserable. It took me an hour to install and update the zune. The device has good potential but, not really worth the money now
If you frequently enter information into web forms--on message boards, in chat rooms, on intranet sites at work, or elsewhere for other reasons--avoid this product. I'll briefly explain the problem.There are fifteen letter keys that type fifteen letters when pressed alone. By pressing another key, the Green key, in combination with the letter keys, one types the other eleven letters and some other characters. The letter keys double as number keys and arithmetic symbols, and twelve of them triple as function keys. To type numbers, one activates the Orange key. To press function keys, one uses the Green key while the Orange key is activated--but recall that one types eleven of the letters using the Green key, without the Orange key activated.The user accidentally activates the Orange key very frequently (most often when he's using the Orange key to press Backspace or Delete, but also in many other situations). Since the user won't know Orange is activated right away, he'll continue typing. If he types 'L', his browser will refresh, because 'L' is typed by Green + H, and with Orange activated, that's F5.For about two months, I exclusively used a left-handed FrogPad. I was extremely excited about being able to point with a pen tablet with my right hand while typing with my left, so that I wouldn't have to keep picking up and putting down the stylus. I was losing information multiple times per day from hitting F5, however, so I packed it up and moved back to QWERTY.Of course, the same design flaw causes one to press the other function keys. When one accidentally presses F1, for instance, the Help window pops up.I've spent hours in FrogPad's Technical Support forum urging them to address this problem (and explaining the simple solution), but I think they fear that if they admit there's a problem, it will hurt their sales. I hope they plan to fix the problem in the next product revision because a safe FrogPad would finally deliver all that I hoped to receive when I spent [money] and tens of hours of practice[...]I would only recommend this product, in its current flawed, dangerous, and expensive state, to people with one functional hand. Some people tout its portability and small footprint, but if one's using a laptop, he has a portable QWERTY keyboard included and exposed. One might be tempted to use a FrogPad with a tablet PC, but I'd recommend a folding QWERTY instead. They are just as portable as FrogPads, and they won't cause data loss.
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.
I returned the first CD player thinking it was faulty. It skipped and jumped around and just stopped playing CDs that would play well on another type of player. So I asked that it be replaced. The second one came, and this time it doesn't jump around on the CD, but the sound is scratchy and muffled. I'm returning it too, and I will not replace it with a like item. Sony used to be dependable. Don't know what happened with this item.
i have a sony, 2 nec, and 1 pioneer burner in my home.none of them burn consistently (e.g. 50 unfailed burns in a row) with this media.they always fail to close or some other problem occurs midstream of data write.very bad, won't ever buy again.
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.
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 bought a Hitachi microdirive MD6GBBP in $50 through Amazon, but it wasnot able to connect to any notebook PC through any PC card adaptor becasuethis microdrive I bought wqas a white lavel one even though the ADD pagewas shown in blue lavel one as shown in this request page of my review.There are two types of Hitach microdrives according to Hitachi. One hasblue lavel like shown on this web site. The other has white lavel. Cheapone had white lavel.I found the defference after I got a response of Hitachi support centeron my question how to get and install the driver. Hitachi said they willnever support the microdrive with white lavel directly.Now I use it through a memory card adoptor after re-formatting. It runswell even though the microdrive is white lavel one.
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.
T78 cartridges are supposed to have more ink, and they probably do. Still, I would like to pay perhaps $5 vs. $15. I don't run the budget/generic ink because they gum up the printer. This ink works fine.
I TRY THE FIRS DAY , FROM MY HOUSE TO THE CONER OF THE STREET IN HIGHT POSITION ... THEY WORK OK FOR 1/2 OF MILES !!! THEY ARE UNDER 100 $ .. YOU GET WAT YOU PAID FOR !!
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.
This radio is terrible. It is very difficult to get reception in the health club, which I can accept. But even running outdoors I have difficulty picking up signals. It's small, which is nice, but it doesn't work very well.
I couldn't get this product to work. All i got was an error message stating that there was an error in scanning my data and easy transfer would now close. No other info at all. I googled the error message and found many others with the same problem. Save your money and get a professional to transfer your data.
Yep read the other posts, I am going to go check out the iGo Juice. Our Apple Extra Portable 65W Power Adapter is total shot. It is now dangerous becuase you have to wiggle it so much in the wall jack to get a connection it is a hazard. And my kids use the imac the most
I got this router for free with laptop purchase, and have had lots of issues with it since then. Firstly, my wife has a mac, and setting up this router using a mac is almost impossible! Secondly, ever since we set it up we are constantly having issues with no wireless router showing up and having to unplug it and replug it in inorder to reset (i didnt want to reset the whole system by pressing reset). DO NOT SPEND MONEY ON THIS ROUTER!
I'm a faithful Garmin user and own 7 of there different products and hope they don't make any more like this one. It glitches on me all the time and I can't trust it to get me out of my harbor. Stay away from it as I bought 2 of them and they both do the same thing.
It wasn't as good as I would expect it to be. I thought it would give you some awesome hints of how to use the camerea to make it easy. But it's basically the same thing as in the book that comes with the camera. And I also thought it was a book, but it's not a book. I found it very pricey for what it's suppose to do..
These are THE WORST sounding headphones I've ever put in my ears.I do not like booming bass AT ALL,don't listen to Rap or Hip Hop and usually adjust the equalizer to hear the high notes more clearly,esp.because I love Guitar Gods and their soaring leads like Steve Vai,Uli Roth,Marty Friedman etc. - The 2k and 4k are almost always up.But I like at least SOME low-end,SOME warmth.I used practically every EQ preset on my Ipod classic 80g-including of course bass booster and all it did was make it sound muffled-like someone was holding their hand over the singer's mouth.Granted the Ipod presets are almost all pretty bad-there's just not enough variance through the frequencies,but even using my EQ settings there was still no bass-only muffled sound.These are useless,just a total waste of money,even with my ear more keen on treble,these just sound incredibly thin,and I continue my search to find headphones like my Phillips,in ear headphones that are broken, have no lable on them to identify them,nor do I remember where I bought them,since I've had them a good 3-5 years.These are SO BAD I wanted to just throw them in the garbage,but I hate to waste ANYTHING so I'll probably give them to GOODWILL.
First, while I rated the product at one star, I must say it does offer protection. The colored cases allow for turning your mono ipod into a fashion accessory if you should choose or you can turn your silver nano into your favorite color as I did.The protection is quite good, the LCD and wheel cover are the best I have seen.With the belt clip expect to get some scratches on the case that you wouldnt normally get were you carrying the ipod other ways.BUT! Dont plan on using the nano for anything but personal music with the stock standard apple ear buds.The round hole at the bottom is only big enough for the stock apple ear buds, some OEM earphones will not work. And if you plan on using an Aux cable to connect it to your stereo or car audio, check the cable, likely it will not fit either.Also the dock connector port hole is not big enough either. Since my Aux cable would not work I attmepted to use an aux dock which works with my car stereo, but again the hole was not big enough to accept the OEM dock connectors.I went looking for a few other products, Ihome, and some docking stations, I found none that fit or fit easily when the case was on the ipod nano.I have removed my case, though it worked for what it was designed for, it limited my use of the nano too much.good luck
I decided it was time to upgrade both my cable modem and my wireless router. I've generally had good luck with Linksys products in the past, and saw the wcg200 as compatable with Cox Comm broadband service. I've had some problems with dropped cable connections as mentioned, but I've had serious problems with the wireless, using every form of encryption. The wireless connections will randomly drop, then will refuse to correctly connect, despite the fact that nothing has changed. Then after hours/days of wasted time, the connections magically work again.I've had it with this piece of junk. I'm switching to separate modem/router devices, and this may be the last Linksys product I ever buy.
wasnt a good tv antenna because the reception wasnt as good as i wanted it to be. threw it away.
I have a 3G ipod i wanted to use with this in my car. does not work
I must agree with other people who have posted reviews on this printer - we initially purchased it for the WiFi capability - it goes down constantly. The paper jams are so frequent I am ready to unplug it and leave it on the street for someone to take. I have tried everything - downloading updates, troubleshooting, etc. Nothing seems to help. I am so frustrated I am ready to get a new printer. Don't bother with this one - it's not worth it.
This charger first started out awesome and had no problems. Then after about 3 months it started to act up and now it wont charge my ipod at all. Find a better charger or you will be buying multiple chargers!
This keyboard/trackball combo works well if you're sitting bolt upright at your desk with the USB receiver six inches away. But anywhere from 6 feet out in any position a couch potato might assume it starts dropping letters with annoying regularlity. This is not an HTPC lap keyboard so it's going back. Try typing a few passwords with this thing and you'll see how frustrating it is. Too bad, because it looks pretty rugged and has some nice touches, like a right mouse button next to he trackball as well as on the left side of the keyboard. Hoped I could avoid paying $100 plus for another Gyration air mouse and keyboard (having dropped and broken several) but in thi cas you apparently get what you pay or (I deliberately left that part uncorrected so you see what I mean).
These VCR tapes (3 out of 10 tried) had a wobble in the picture following record and during playback. I have many VCR tapes ;and only rarely does this happen on either of my recorders. Could be a bad production run...
Every scan I have tried is full of white specks. I contacted customer service. They sent a replacement and I had the same results. They first claimed defective hardware (the hp6180) and now they just don't care. I'm stuck with it. I had a good printer and needed the scanner. Don't bother getting this one if you plan to scan pictures.
I bought one of these and returned it 2 days later.The printer is exceptionally loud, probably the loudest printer that I had ever owned. It makes several very loud clicking sounds when it starts a print job, and it continues to be loud throughout the entire print process.The ink tended to smear on high quality inkjet paper and photo paper, even when I tried the different paper/media settings in the printer set-up. The print quality was good, but there were too many streaks and artifacts to make the print-outs useable.The scanner light is always on, which I assume is to make sure that it can start a scan or fax job quickly. The downside to this, though, is that it wastes power and it shortens the life of the optics.It is a good first-try for a multifunction device with a document feeder, especially in this price range. I would definitely take a look at Xerox's next release in this model line.
I read the good and bad reviews of this mouse and decided to take my chances. I should have listened to the folks who had trouble with the mouse. It moves the cursor on the screen very erratically. I made several attempts on two different computers, and it was completely unusable. I've returned the mouse to Amazon, and I truly hope that they will discard any remaining inventory of this item and never offer it again. (They might also consider testing the items that they offer for sale.)
I did not realize that is was no Epson Photo paper and did not work as well as the Epson paper does.
After five months of intensive use in New Zealand, I'm pretty unimpressed with this item. On paper, it seems to be a great comprimise - light enough for backpacking, but sturdy enough for a decent shot.Unfortunately, this doesn't stand up to much real use. The tripod clamps seem to have an intrinsic fault that causes the plastic around the clamp arm to snap off under any real use. This has already happened on 2 of my 3 legs, and I haven't used it nearly as much as many would.Not recommended for any serious use.
The current version of the software is 7. Why are you putting people's lives and property in danger selling old map data.
I bought this for my daughter to use at school. Unfortunately, when she tried it, the key pad is not recognized by the Mac Pro.
Lasted 2 months. Please don't buy. Spend the extra money and get a decent one. I was very carefull not to bend it too much and still it failed. I'm going to order an oem and see if I have better luck.
The drive itself was well built. I had much higher expectations of the lightscribe image quality. I returned the drive based on the poor burn quality of the lightscribe label and bought a CD printer instead. While the concept is good, the end result doesn't meet my expectations. I am a photographer and I was looking for photo-quality. Probably an unfair expectation on my part.
So I bought this card at Fry's Electronics two years ago on its price. I was going for an HIS card but they didn't carry them. So I bought this one for $90. What an awful waste of money. The card can barely run FSX without lagging, and you have to overclock like crazy to get any decent performance. Halo PC runs decently but could run better at the stock 350MHz clock. Crysis is unplayably slow at about 2 FPS. It works perfectly for a work computer. But you could get a more reasonable card for work about $30 cheaper. I can't wait to trade out this garbage for a XFX 9800GTX+.
When you hold a Ipod in your hand you can feel the quality built into the unit. But pick up the Sima Hitch and you immeditately get the feeling that they skimped everywhere they could to build this thing.The first unit I got through Amazon was DOA on arrival in it's sealed box. The vendor took his sweet time to get back to me.I called Sima and they were very accomodating, I shipped the product to them and they returned it and they replaced it with a brand new unit.The Unit does NOT work on all USB devices as advertised - USB HARD DRIVES are ignored and unrecognized.The wheel is cheeply made and I dont think it will be long before it breaks.The Transfers are SLOW at best.My Recommendation, wait and see if they come out with a Hitch 2.0
The layoout is really a great isdea. The problem is skips keys so frustrating that my husband punche this pOS out. and keys went flying everywhere. the beauty is they are very easy to snap back on. and the Pos stil works exactly tthe same this was our third try on tthis model. i dindn't use spell ceck so you could see exactly what you get when typing on this pile. don't buy
My canon Multipass F50 was amazing. After 5 years I retired it and got the MP830. I use both machines for business. In the 2 years I've owned my mp830 I have had to have canon replace it twice becasue of error 5100. The machine simply does not work well. What a headache this has caused me. I will never buy canon again.
I bought this for an item I had to return because it came to me in used condition. Whether it is any good or not, remains to be seen, when I have a problem, we will see if there was any problem. I resent having to download all the information on it, and that nothing about it is available on line before you purchase it. It doesn't even come with the item it is attached to identified. I think I was stupid, but I paid alot for the product to begin with.
These discs are not really TDK - they are low-quality discs branded and priced as TDK.I have a Samsung S182M DVD Burner and it will not recognize these discs at all. It just spins them around and around forever. The one time I got it to recognize one of these, it reported that it was Media ID Daxon0016s. Avoid these.
I received these ONE-HUNDRED DISCS in a LARGE BOX WITHOUT ANY COVERING FOR THE DISCS. THEY WERE COMPLETELY UNPROTECTED, LOOSELY THROWN IN THE BOX AS SINGLES. THEY WEREN'T EVEN IN THE SLIP COVERS. HOWEVER, THE SLIP COVERS MUST HAVE BEEN MORE VALUED BY THIS SELLER, AS THEY WERE AT LEAST RUBBER-BANDED TOGETHER.
The case itself is excellent. It feels good and looks like it could withstand a pretty good drop. However, the belt clip is cheaply made. It sticks out about an inch in the back, and allows the ipod to swivel too easily. If you run, dont be surprised if the ipod starts doing 360s on your waist. I was wondering why I could not find any pictures of the belt clip on the web, and now I know why.
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.
I really wanted to love this little player and for the first 40 days or so I did. I like the Ipod too but I'm a big Emusic fan and I wanted a very portable player for my workouts that I could play my music with absolutely no digital rights management. With the exception of the always klunky Creative software I loved this player. Great form factor, good sound, and pretty easy to navigate. Now the really bad news. While hooked up to my computer one day it simply stopped working. I could not turn it on. A completely dead unit 4o days or so after purchase. I contacted Creative and that is when I started to feel like I was hooked up to a machine that repeatedly kicked me in the groin. First I had to undergo about a week of back and forth emails trying to get me to fix what I knew was an unfixable problem. They strongly suggested I return it to the reatiler but Amazon said it was not returnable. Finally I recieved an RMA number. Then I packaged up and shipped at my expense their defective product. After another week they contacted me and now it is time for me to pay a $25 RMA fee. That is what you have to pay them for their defect. So they give you a number to call. Toll free? I think not unless you live in Stillwater, OK. Open on weekends to process their excessive fee. Think twice. So that is where I am right now in the Creative customer service jail. Certainly the detainees at Guatanamo bay are getting better treatment. Hopefully they will ship me a new player that doesn't break again immediately. These guys will never be able to compete by treating their customers with such disregard.
These headphones converted me to the in-ear style. I'm convinced that I can never go back to anything else.However, these headphones died on me after only 9 months. The left channel went out completely. Seems to be a common problem with this unit. Add to that the 90 day warranty and that makes this a one-time-only purchase.I moved on to better things, namely the Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones. A bit pricier, but they sound better and don't feel as delicate.Sorry Sony, make them a little more durable and they'd be well worth the price.
I call the DVDR985 &quot;The Philips Frankenstein&quot; because Philips went around advertising this sooo enthusiasticly when it first hit the market { it's alive,it's alive!!},then almost a year to the day from when I bought it the machine turns ugly.I had grown to love this recorder since 95% of the discs that I make are PAL and at the time that I bought it,it was the only recorder that I could find that recorded in PAL or NTSC.At first I thought it wasn't feeling well or that it had acquired a refined taste for only a certain type of blank disc.I consulted Philips and tried everything that they advised.Nothing helped.Then I started to think that it was just plain cruel and mean spirited,AND then it died.I turn it on,it works for FOUR SECONDS and then it turns it self off. Now that it is a monster Philips acts as if they want nothing to do with it.The only right thing at this point is A RECALL!!!!How can we{the consumers that Philips has SCREWED} go about getting this monster that Philips has spawnned recalled? P.S.I only used this unit for about 12 hours a month on average.DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT UNTIL PHILIPS PUBLICLY ADDRESSES THE ISSUE!
I thought I would have good quality with a Toshiba OEM charger. Unfortunately, that was not the case with this unit. The unit was delivered on time and was in good physical shape. However, I plugged the unit into my computer and it worked fine, but after a couple of minutes it was no longer charging. I unplugged it for a minute, plugged it back in and connected it to the computer. Same result: the unit failed to charge after a couple of minutes. I hooked it up to my multitester and show 20V DC at the beginning. After it failed, I put it on the multitester and found that the output was only 2V. I ran the test a couple more times to ensure that the problem was in the unit and got the same results. I sent it back on the same day that I received it. I give it two stars just because the unit arrived on time and in good physical condition.
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.
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!
This battery does fit and work in the camera, but it's life is very short. I found that I had to carry two or three extra batteries to get through one day in port during a recent cruise. The batteries are cheap in price, and honestly, you get what you pay for.
Junk had it for six months dvd player went down now it will not work . Look for a better one. 220.00 shot.
Please beware of this adaptor. I needed it to plug my ps2 ended keyboard into my brand new computer (the computer only had usb port connections). It did not work. My computer began to do some very strange things. I finally had to shut it off. I ended up purchasing a new keyboard with usb port connect. Actually, I was able to purchase the keyboard for around the same price as this adaptor. Beware!
Seller sent generic 5.25 inch box with no fan. Waste of my time and money. Will have to wait for refund for days, weeks, or months so I can get the one I need from another seller. Don't waste your time with this seller. I believe the act of sending the wrong unit was malicious and intentional in order to cop excessive profit. Beware.
This is one of the classic examples of selling a Printer for $100 to 150 &amp; ripoff on catridges. I have used at least 5-6 of these &amp; they don;t last long. I am pretty sure i get far less than 600 pages that they claim.FYI, my HP laser has a $70 cartridge has been lasting for over 5 years &amp; still running great which i have made my default printer.Throw your printer &amp; forget about this. Get a HP laser &amp; no chaging cartridge for a while !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this to replace a netgear product I had had for quite some time. I have not been overly impressed by the range on this thing, but most of all I found, like the netgear, that far too often, I need to do a long powercycle just to get the wireless back online!Pros:- very easy to set up with a lot of optionsCons:- ugly- power cycle required to kickstart wireless once in awhileStandard amount of powers (4) I wish they would make these with 6.
I am not very happy with this product. It doesn't exactly let you know when a police officer is around and when it does it would be too late if you were speeding due to the fact it waits until you are right next to the police officer. The detecter beeps more for Kroger, Bp, and red lights. So, right now I'm not very happy.
As with all Coby items, this one was a total piece of junk. The sound was great. It recorded great off the radio, but after using it for a total of TWO days it stopped working.Coby has great looking and sounding products, but they hardly last longer than it takes to take out of the box. This isn't the only Coby item that I have bought, but it will be the last.Spend the extra $20 or so for a Phillip or RCA because this (as with all of Coby stuff) is a waste of money.
I love the form factor -- it looks great sitting under the Mini -- but in practice it has been mostly just a source of frustration. I have a chain of self-powered Firewire hard drives which simply would not come up when plugged into this hub, but mounted just fine when plugged directly into the Mini. In addition, it does create quite a mess of cables behind the Mini, exposing only one port of each type on front where you really want them. This is a purchase I regret.In fairness, the USB portion of the hub does seem to work a bit better. So if you only need a USB hub, this might be OK, but I wouldn't recommend it for Firewire.
The C6180 is an awsome AIO printer/scanner/fax etc, the print results and scan quality are outstanding. I think the prices for the (6) ink cartridges are fair, in that you only have to replace the color you have run out of... but it may run you $70 + to replace all of them!The HP software has more bugs than a tropical rain forest.....It's just awful, bloated and certainly not 'Noob' friendly.... common errors seen are on start up and close down causing OS to freeze and lock (Win XP). I have installed it on 3 PC's in my home (also a lengthy affair - akin to doing a fresh install of Windows....!) and they all behave badly now, so not an isolated case. I can't vouch for the friendliness it shares with Apples OSx (I would guess it may be better going by the number of Apple promo's bundled within the box...).Summary - GREAT Printer - Software Sucks
I purchased the Midland WR100 Weather Radio and it worked well for about six weeks and completely stopped receiving any weather alerts. I reset the SAME weather channels and all I receive is static. I would NOT recommend the Midland WR100 weather radio. Now I have ordered another weather radio and am going to try and return this radio to Midland.
It has quite a few problems but is functional. Got my money back. Thank you. No response from seller..but Amazon gave us money back. Thank you.
I bought this camera two months ago, and had no problems with it until I went to put the Compact flash card in one day, and I got an error message from the camera stating a card error. I then went out and bought an xd card and tried to put that in the second slot that this camera has. same story. I have sent this camera back to Olympus, who are now telling me that a tiny pin was bent when putting in the compact flash, and they will NOT cover this under warranty, and they want 250.00 to fix it. They have yet to explain to me why the xd card does not work either. So the bottom line is beware putting a compact flash in your camera because if it bends one pin, your 800.00 investment is now useless, and OLYMPUS WILL NOT HONOR THIER OWN WARRANTY, or even entertain the fact that they made a defective unit. I can now no longer use any of my compact flash cards with this unit for fear of a 250.00 hit everytime I dare to put one in. THANKS A LOT OYLYMPUS>
Great. I get this nice, small, 2GB cruzer home, plug it into my Mac, and find that the extra U3 partition isn't removable unless I have a PC (which I don't). On top of that, the U3 partition mounts first, and for some reason the "real" partition won't mount until 15 or 20 seconds later.Why did SanDisk do this? Do the SanDisk engineers think that there's a single person on earth who wakes up in the morning and says "I'd like to have a worthless, unremovable partition on my flash drive that makes me wait an extra 20 seconds every time I plug it in". Methinks the marketroids at SanDisk said "We need something spiffy to put on the box to differentiate our product from the millions of other flash drives out there."They've differentiated it alright. Absolutely ridiculous. I'm never buying another SanDisk product again. Way to go, SanDisk!
The sound is fine for the price, but sound doesn't matter when they won't stay in your ears.Although it's cheap, it's a waste of money because I'm going out to buy new ones that I can actually listen to.
I bought this after reading all the excellent reviews. I was very disappointed. The reception was bad in my car and in my girlfriend's vehicle. I tried all the frequencies and different iPods (nano and mini). I sent it back.
It's just a storage device. It should be simple. This is not simple. Often the drive goes unrecognized and this happens on any computer I use. I have to unplug and plug back in the drive until it gets recognized (happens @ home, school, Kinkos, Staples, etc.) Also the software is fairly useless and it gets in the way and slows work time. If the information you're saving is important I recommend using another brand. I have to buy a different drive and back-up constantly since I feel I am taking a risk whenever I use this device.Also, as stated in many other reviews, the user has no choice regarding the software of the device. It will load onto your computer everytime you plug it in. The practicality of the software depends on if I want to spend extra money: Do I want to use the Skype applications? I need to purchase a subscription. Game applications? Photosmart? AntiVirus? All of these are included aplications in the software and all require paid subecriptions to enable.
I was very dissatisfied with this product because I live in South Carolinaand I bought one of these Creative Muvo V100 2 GB MP3 Player White units for my wifes son in Florida for a Christmas gift and it would not work.Amazon only had a 30 day warranty on it and I bought it in the end ofNovember and it was not opened and tried until after Christmas and it DIDNOT work.In cases like that where the item is not going to even be tried out for a period of time,I should still be able to get it replaced
I purchased this mircrophone online..when I received it I threw away the packaging assuming it would work...IT DID NOT...Ive tried contacting amazon and have gotten no response on how to send this product back..I am EXREMELY dissappointed with amazon and with this product...I rated this ONE star only because I had to rate it something..0 wasnt an option!!
I bought this to use for workout at the Gym.. Would have been great if I could have picked up any local radio stations without a ton of static and cut outs. Taking it back today.
The performance of the MF3110 is okay (especially for the price) but I found that the durability was lacking--my died after 5 months and it would cost more to ship it and get it fixed than to buy a completely new one. Also, the output is not the sharpest compared to other b/w lasers.
Well, this was pretty ugly. I bought this printer happily for a mere 200 dollars, and hoped it would work fine. I had owned an Hp720c before, and that served me well, untill it toppled off my stand and broke. I soon after bought the Deskjet 960c, setup was a little lengthy, although almost fully automated, everything was just fine. It printed two amazing prints on photo paper. I was overjoyed at the quality and outstanding speed. Next morning, I tried printing a 20 page text document, and it took some time for the printer to process the request, although I use a USB connection; following that, it printed the first 5 pages, ripped the next two, then jammed. I tried using different paper, everything. Still, no luck. I wouldn't buy it if I were you, go for something more reliable.
Keyboard is fine and of good quality though the keys are a bit tough to press and requires more pressure than I'm used to. This is not thinkpad quality.The killer is the mouse. The mouse probably weighs 1/2 a lb for god knows why. It's gigantic and godawful heavy. If you don't have wrist problems before, you will after using this mouse. The mouse is also elongated and must longer than anything I have ever seen.
Presto heating is so far off that I will never buy another Presto product. I cannot put this skillet higher than 250 or it burns everything. I had a Presto waffle maker - same problem - burned every waffle recipe I tried. There was no temp control on the waffle maker. Sent it back, got a new one & same problem. If I could give Presto products less than "1", I would. Now looking for another brand of electric skillet. The waffle maker went to Good Will - someone else's problem now.
This mouse was my first try at a trackball mouse. Before I have consistently used highly sensitive (high DPI) gaming mice or the little track-stick nub on my laptop. It might be because of the perspective I'm coming from but I have to say I was disappointed with the experience.The lack of extra buttons and a scroll wheel hampered my ability to interact with the computer. I hated not being able to scroll up and down web pages/documents with a scroll wheel. Not being able to move forwards and backwards between web pages was irritating as well. Both of these are features I've become accustomed to over the years and their absence was noticeable.One of my goals was to reduce the amount I had to move my hand to move the mouse pointer on the screen. I found that I was moving my hand just as much, if not more than I do with one of my gaming mice. Even more annoying was the fact that if you rotated the track ball to fast, the sensors could not keep up and the pointer would skip around or get stuck on the screen. This was made worse by the fact that I was working on a dual widescreen setup and wanted to be able to move from one screen to the other quickly and easily.I would recommend staying away from trackball mice entirely, or finding one with more buttons. I've since tried one that has the trackball in a position that requires thumb movement instead of your other fingers. This type of design significantly reduces the amount of hand movement required and is worth checking out.
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.
it appears to be a great product however the universal adapter is incomplete and the product leaks energy badly. There is no actual leak in the equipment it just loses power sitting there.
Pros: The product is great when it works. It has all the awesome functionsw that you can find in a little device like this. It is very user friendly and when you purchase a SD card, you can store music, pictures, and other files that you could use. Not only that, the GPS system works quite well (again, when it works...)Cons: The device failed within a 2 week period. I send it in for &quot;review&quot;. Came back with a bill for over $300 and said that I dropped the device. Unbelieveable, I did not drop the device, the connector to recharge/sync stopped working. Well...dealing with their customer service was like hell. I would highly recommend that you STAY AWAY from this product unless you can are technically familiar with these devices. Otherwise don't expect much help from the customer service.
I will admit that hands down case logic is THE BEST cd wallets you can buy. They are (usually) constructed with great quality and you actually feel that you get your money's worth. Even the protection it provides for the cd's that you put it in it is outstanding. I'm a scratch freak and I've noticed that Case Logic wallets do not put any scratches what-so-ever on your cd's or dvd's. Not even those little really light ones that you only see in bright light. Nothing bad to say about them at all, it was pretty much everything a CD wallet should be, at it's finest. BUT!, new this year is the redesigned version of these wallets and they are TERRIBLE! The previous models were superior to any other cd wallet out there. Now they have BROWN STITCHING put against black koskin leather. The handle looks completely cheap and it comes from inside the wallet. Letting you know that there is no telling what is holding it in place. The mesh screen IN the handle is gone, so no more labels can be placed in it. They are seriously terrible and that's all you can find when you go out shopping for one. I found this out and quickly rushed to my favorite local electronic store and bought the last (previous model 320 koskin) cd wallet that I was lucky to find in the very back of the shelf. The rest were the new UGLY and cheaply made ones at the SAME PRICE. I bought that wallet just in case I needed it within the year and good thing I did, because I needed it, and now need another. I'm now out of space and in desperate need for a new cd wallet, but I refuse to buy one of these new ones. It doesn't matter if you get the koskin leather (which is my favorite) or the fabric ones, they are both repulsive in this years model. So now I sit with old spool casings that used to hold all my blank cd's now holding my real cd's and dvd's until case logic comes back into focus and sells a better quality and improved (this time for real) cd wallet. This is pretty much everything that the previous 2 reviews say. I just COMPLETELY agree with everything they say and I'm hoping that somebody from case logic or word gets out to the people and they notice a huge slump in their sales this year. Please Case Logic, no more brown stitching, poor quality handles and less features in your next model design of these wallets... my fingers are crossed.
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...
DOA played on 20sec of CD before player recycled to start of CD. Sony has dropped a lot from previous esteem.
Do not buy this or any other Samsung DVD player. My experience with both the product and customer service left much to be desired. Upon receipt, the remote did not work. Samsung customer service asked me to take the remote to a repair shop to verify that it was the remote and not the sensor on the unit. After verifying that it was the remote itself, I called customer service to get a replacement remote. Samsung would not ship one out until I first shipped the defective one to them. This meant that I had to find a suitable box, go the the PO and wait for the roundtrip mail. They wouldn't even refund my cost for postage. It was defective, why should I have to pay ANYTHING! Even after I told them that Sony had shipped out a new remote when my VCR remote died six months after I bought it, no questions asked, no need to return the defective unit. I asked to speak to the supervisor, she was busy and never called back. Samsung has a lot to learn about customer service. Stick with Sony or any other brand! I decided to return the unit rather than give them my hard earned $$.
We have owned ours for almost 6 years and it has had to be repaired THREE times. Alwayts starts with a rainbow on the screen. Now again, 250-450- for repairs! Never again.
This drive looked great. The USB and FireWire combination gives you alot of flexibility. It was easly to setup. I used it to backup my data from 2 computers. After a month or so, I connected it to my computer - the drive failed - lost all my data. I thought this a freak occurance so, I decided to re-format it. I had 4 partitions with one being an NT partition. The drive was fine for several months. Then yesterday I tried to copy several large folders around 5 GB to the drive. After a few minutes I noticed the copy job was not progressing. I received an error message saying the drive had a hardware failure and the data was lost. I thought I only lost what I copied to the drive, but I lost all four partitions. The drive was not moved around and did not over heat.I went to the company website to look for drivers - didn't find anything to correct this problem. If anyone has more information on how to fix this problem let us know !
I gave this to my teenage daughter for Christmas last year. Very disappointing. While we are comfortable with computers and such, we are not experts, and it took forever to figure this thing out. It will only hold about 20 songs and is just not worth the trouble to spend way so much time to load the songs. The accompanying instruction book was obviously written by a non-English speaking person because it was just not easy to follow. I suppose part of the problem is the lack of memory, but I would say this is not very user friendly. After a few weeks, she stuck it in a drawer and there it sits. My recommendation is to spend a little more and get something with more memory and a better reputation.
Don't waste your time or money.If I could have given a minus star, I would have.The product started to fail on day one, and didn't make it to day three. First the protective sheild over the diode fell off, and then the components apparently shifted and shorted out. I emailed for an RMA, and then realized it would cost more in my time and gas to send the d*mn thing back (I live in VT and the nearest UPS drop box is 30 miles round-trip.) Amazon shouldn't sell items of this (non)-quality.
I bought it a few weeks ago, problems from the start I use my LCD TV as my computer screen, lag on mouse and keyboard increase greatly when I moved over 2 and a half feet (yes, I measured it) Also, the zoom key would get stuck.. brand new system, never spilled anything on it) and cause my screen to zoom in and out rapidly, only way I could stop it was to reboot and loose my work. Also, it looks GREAT, but I don't need half of the buttons. I ended up taking it back and replacing it with Microsoft (I hate Microsoft) bluetooth system which was more expensize, but with a range of up to 30 feet, response is awesome and I've all but forgotten what mouse lag was?!?!
Dropped signals, made 2 different computers hiccup &amp; stutter, and no new driver release since 2002 (just for fun, try going to uniden.com &amp; see how long it takes you to find 'em). Never worked for more than a few minutes at a time, even with the router 5 feet away. Forget Uniden wireless products &amp; look for something else.
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 I guarantee you it is doing a better job of it than any sub-200 dollar DVD player is going to do. (If not, then your HDTV was poorly made).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).
I am sitting here writing this on my laptop which is on the Thermaltake pad and my lap is burning up. It *maybe* has helped an iota but really nothing worth noting or any reason to buy this pad over just a regular pad, the fan still comes on the laptop all the time and the pad gets super hot. Not as advertised, not a good product - Thermaltakemymoneyfornothing..
Could not get it to work. Many other reviews say the same thing. Don't buy!! Still waiting for refund!!
I know that when looking at a one star rating the immediate urge is to think of it as someone just out to trash ratings, but unfortunately this is not the case.To begin with, I'd heard nothing but good things about Sharp Aquos televisions, and when I looked on here a few weeks ago to see that the television had a PERFECT 5 star review I was impressed.I'll start with the TVs (yes, there were multiple) themselves.Despite glowing reviews, the Aquos appears to have pixel problems. The first one I got, it had hot pixels, which are a wonderful eyesore, especially given it's 'dynamic black' features, which make everything on the screen dark except the bright glowing dots of light in the midst of the screen.But, my hope and the high reviews lead me to believe this was simply a fluke... so I put in a return for another one. More time passed, they took away the old one, gave me a new one. Not a week into using it, it already began to have dead pixels this time, in the middle of the screen.If you don't care about dead pixels, the picture quality seems great, but... personally, dropping $1600 for a TV which has noticeable pixel problems? Seems like a waste of money to me.As for the service, now that I'm trying to actually get a refund rather than just a replacement, Amazon seems reluctant to process my return. I got an email today telling me to contact Sharp and see if this 'could be resolved' without having to return it. Now, I'm not a TV expert, but I'm not stupid either, there's no magic cure for dead pixels, and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect that my TV should not have to be serviced in my first 2 weeks of having it... I have yet to see how hard I'm going to have to fight about a return, but the idea that they're making it difficult at all to return it seems like a MAJOR reason to avoid buying a TV from them in the future.Also, the shipping methodology baffles. It's 'white glove' service... I'm not sure what that means, but I guess it loosely translates into 'makes it painful to have delivered'. For one thing, if you work 9-5 and can't take off for an hour or two, then don't bother. They are unwilling to schedule a time to drop it off that isn't a 4 hour window of time. They're unwilling to deliver on weekends unless you pay them an extra $40. They're also unwilling to drop it off at my managers because that would 'void the warranty'.The BEST part of it all is, once they take it in your house, they're also unwilling to set it up. Yes, your time and effort are solely so they can have you sign a slip of paper that says the box was generally in good condition. No setting up the stand or helping you lift it somewhere, that's all you... so more or less the time you have to take off of work is just so that they can put it in your front door. Also, they only send out a single man to do the job, so if you're on the second floor like I am, you'd better be ready to help unless you want them to use a hand truck and bounce it up the stairs.Overall, this was just a painful experience all around, and if your heart is set on this TV, I would say PLEASE consider getting it elsewhere.
I am now trying to find something to replace it with, since it was the last in stock with WholesaleAV and the product is discontinued. The worst part is that it was a Christmas present...
This router is outdated by about 5 years, though the vendor did accept the return, I would not recommend this product. With today's technology changing so fast, this router was difficult to set up and not powerful enough to run the wireless components I needed it to. Returned and went with "net gear", easy to load, no cd to install, just plug it in and type a password.
This is one of the first times I have EVER bought anything electronic without consulting amazon or consumer reports first. NEVER AGAIN!! After MANY tears and sending the zire back to get fixed, and having it reset itself the day I get it back AGAIN...I finally think, hmm I wonder if anyone else has had this problem, I had an Palm Vx before and had NO PROBLEMS whatsoever and so I just trusted the Palm name. Never again. Buyer beware.
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.
very happy with design and layout - but the mouse wheel does not work. I am able to use it as a third button but I cannot use it to scroll in MS Word or MS IExplorer. I have downloaded the latest dirvers (v5.3) and have checked the mouse config settings to make sure it is enabled - but no joy. I will re-install drivers one more time and then return it, which would be a shame as I do like the price/value.
Cheap, nasty, made in China rubbish. You know that phrase "blink and you'll miss it"?, well try and blink as you land on this description page. To even entertain the notion that this item 'once sold for over $100' (as is suggested) you'd need a day release form from your mental specialist. It's not even worth the $9 they're asking for it now. Landfill ahoy!!
Even though it says it will work with Mac OSX 10.4 and newer, that apparently only applied to 10.4-10.6. So Targus is now selling Hubs that won't work with Lion or Mt. Lion, the former having been out for over a year. I can understand not being able to support all operating systems, but if you can't support the current version, you shouldn't be selling it. I bought two of these and now can't use them at all. Shame on Targus for continuing to sell products that won't work with OS's that are over a year old.
This product is not compatible with Sony DSC F707. The memory stick adaptor doesn't do anything other than throwing error.Sandisk claims that it works with all memeory stick products with the given adapter is false and don't believe that. I searched the internet after buying and found this non-compatibility issue with C13:01 ERROR is universal.Beware before buying.
I felt the need to review this after having to actually use the warranty. We were using this surge protector for our computer & related equipment. My husband was replacing an outlet so he turned off the circuit breaker. When he turned it back on, the computer wouldn't work. Long story short, the motherboard was fried so we filed a claim with Belkin. After a ton of back-and-forth and jumping through hoops, they have said they will pay us $135. The computer was only 2 years old and cost $1000. The replacement computer cost $1000, and our alternative was to repair the old one for just under $900. This offer from Belkin is laughable. It cost $180 just to have the hard drive salvaged and to get the repair estimate done (which Belkin insisted on in order to file the claim). So the surge protector didn't work and the warranty claim was a waste of time. Maybe another product would have had similar results, but I will be taking my chances on a different brand this time!
the game works ok and the kids seem to use it a lot. I had to buy a flat screen to play it on cause the old tv wouldn't work.
I bought these for scanning areas for wildlife and then getting a closer view of what I found, but they do not seem to sit well when I hold them up to my eyes and the focus and lens quality on them is poor. I have had cheap zoom binoculors before and these are right down there with the worst. I also have a pair of bushnell 10x42 and these are not great but I have to say i prefer to use them. unfortunatly I do not have $500 for quality bins but these are not good and constantly need adjustments. Next time I would make sure I try the binoculors before I buy.
The set up is real easy, the site is too flashy (no pun intended) and the play lists are never updated. I have NO idea what the other people who give this good reviews are thinking. I live in NYC, media capital of the world, and if it doesn't work here with hip-hop and Latin stations, it won't work anywhere. If you r into Latin music the site tells you the stations are supported but when you mark a song it gives you the popular songs not necessarily the songs playing. It is very unreliable, I have yet to see it work more than 3 times, and I have owned it for well over a month. If you want to get it, DON'T. At least wait until they start working on getting the play list on point.
Old version (working with black serial port cable) has program editor. Writing programs with tiny screen and non-qwerty keyboard is extremely slow. With old cable/software it was possble to write and edit programs on PC and downlaod programs to the calculato. No more.I am still keeping old machine with serial port and using black cable. New cable/software is few steps backward
It's cheap but not inexpensive.The camera looks cool but very cheaply designed and fragile.Not recommended!
You shouldn't expect much from a product which is marketed for nostalgia. So I don't give much regard for reviews that complain about the sound quality. However, for our unit, the turntable belt broke after just a couple of uses. I measured the belt length to be 21.5 inches- couldn't find one on Amazon. If your belt breaks consider what it will cost you for shipping and service if you have to send it in. I would expect a product for this price should last at least 5 years of moderate use. This one didn't last for more than 2 records.Update: With some effort I replaced the turntable belt. The unit works fine now.
For those that experience the 10 min problem - use another software - like Pinnacle or better ULead, then you will be able to download at one piece.
This drive is worthless. It works less than 10% of the time. I could not even sell mine used in good conscience. I've called Iomega, and they blamed the problem on everything BUT their product. I've tried all grades of disks...all brands of disks...all the &quot;tricks&quot; Iomega suggested. I have given up on this product! Do yourself a favor...AVOID IOMEGA. Pay more if you have to...just avoid this drive!
this item worked properly when i installed it, but by the second day it would not work at all, even when i reinstalled the software that came with this item.
After setting up my first recorder I realized that the tray does not open. A part inside was bent and stopped the tray at the front panel! If you have not believed it yet: they do not have any quality control. The second unit was a challenge. It just did what ever it wanted to. I'm a computer freak and know a lot about electronics, but this one will drive you crazy.Finally it refuses to respond to any button.If only the support at Cyberhome would respond to your questions. The only thing I can think of is they are overwhelmed with unsatisfied customers and cannot handle all the issues reported to them. If you decide to buy: Good Luck! You will need it. Cyberhome will get two things from you: your money and your error reports.
I used this camera for a few months, took great care of it... til it simply stopped working. I have never had good fortune with JVC and now I'm through with them. It costs more to fix it then it's worth. Go with Sony!
The instructions were not printed right the first time, so there was an add in for the correct way to install the software, which ended up not being compatible with windows XP. I haven't been able to use my camera yet. The directions are difficult. This is not a user friendly camera.
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.
Not as advertised. It does not come with the U3 software. You can download it from the internet, but none of the browser functions are available. Useless unless you just want another blank memory device.
I would love to write a review for this memory card, but I never received it. And I've yet to receive a reply to my inquiry about the delay... Will NOT be purchasing from this seller, again.UPDATE: Finally received it. Love the memory card, but will not shop with Superior Electronics, again. Ever. It was a great hassle trying to get through to Superior Electronics. Wound up waiting for it to arrive, as though it was the first time I ordered. Even went so far as to ask me to remove this review, BEFORE the problem was resolved. I recommend Sandisk memory, but warn against patronizing Superior Electronics...
Bought in December 2005. Great performance until last week (May 2007). Scanner suddenly started making lines. No fix available. Ended up costing me only about $9 per month, but I had higher expectations.
THIS ITEM DID NOT ARRIVE IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND THE BELT CLIP WAS MISSING. I HAD TO GO TO A DEPARTMENT STORE AND PURCHASE A BELT CLIP FOR IT. THAT STORE HAD THIS ITEM IN IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH THE BELT CLIP INCLUDED.THE IPOD FALLS OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE TOUGH SKIN. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON IT.
I've owned this camera for about 3 months and it has been to the factory twice and still will not reliably focus correctly. When it does focus correctly or if I shoot landscapes in manual focus mode the images are incredible, but the AF totally sucks and is completely unreliable. It can't be trusted. I've shot hundreds of comparison shots between the 1D MkIII and my 20D and the 20D outperforms it in AF 90% of the time.DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA UNTIL CANON ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, ANNOUNCES A FIX FOR IT AND RECALLS/REPAIRS ALL THE CAMERAS THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM AND THE USER COMMUNITY AGREES THAT IT IS FIXED.
Maybe I read the description incorrectly but this mount doesn't fit my Wife's Sirius radio. It seems well made it just doesn't fit.
i bought the sts13-s venturer and it will not play my cds, nor dvds the cd loads put does not play, it freezes the disc doesn't spin at all, i cannot get anything on my tv at all, is there anyone that can help me out here, could it be the head on it, i hope not it is fresh out of the box. please if someone can help iwould really appreciate it.thankspat
I WILL NEVER BUY ANY OTHER MEMORY FROM SONY EVER AGAIN I DO NOT CARE HOW CHEAP IS ITIS A PIECE OF JUNK I USED FOR A FAMILY PICTURES AND 2 MONTHS LATER THIS JUNK SAID CAN"T READ IT AND NOW ALL MY FAMILY PICTURESARE LOSS SINCE CAN"T TRANSFER TO A BETTER MEMORY CARD
This camera takes HORRIBLE pictures. The flash produces very uneven lighting, with a very obvious shadow around the edge of pictures. In normal indoor lighting situations with the flash off (to eliminate the shadows), the pictures are very noisy/grainy. I have a webcam that takes better still pictures than this camera. Avoid this camera at all costs! Spend another $50-80 for a Canon A540 (6 megapixel) if you want a simple point-and-shoot camera that takes awesome pictures. The only good thing about this Kodak is that it's easy to use, which should be expected given the lack of features on this camera.
I have had this camera for a few years now and while it takes beautiful outdoor pictures, no matter what season it is, I have never been able to take any kind of decent indoor picture. I would not recommend this camera to anyone. I am upgrading to a Kodak Easyshare camera.
After I did a firmware upgrade, I have had issues with the 480 not remembering my last settings when I turn it off. I send it in to their customer service, that's where the nightmare begins.I get an email asking for proof of purchase (which UPC code counts for most companies), they require something with date of purchase (real handy for a B-day present) and are not swayed by the logic that it's been out for a year, maybe it falls within the 1 year requirement on the warranty.I ask for a manager to call me back, that never happens.I finally call back after 2 weeks and get a manager, he tells me that it will get sent back immediately.I call back 2.5 weeks later, still hasn't been shipped, no one knows what's going on.
Grundig has made some functions of the S350DL am/fm/sw radio a real pain: 1. If I wanted the radio to cut off (sleep) I would set it to do that. Seems Grundig's radio auto-turns off in 90 minutes tops, sure you can down that to 45-mins, or less in increments, but you can NOT disable it, so every 1.5 hours the unit cuts off & U run over to turn it back on!! Thanks for a preset function I really hate. 2. If the battery cover were any more loose you would need to duck tape it closed, with a handy carrying strap, don't count on the cover being there if you take it back-packing. 3. You need to enjoy back packing up high hills, as even with the fixed 2 unit antenna and 3 SW bands to choose from, the reception is pathetic, oh and the round antenna (Sangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antenna)that Amazon.com suggests you buy with this model will NOT plug into ANY part of this radio, it must be clipped onto the tip of the unit attached swivel antenna to even pick up more gain, fall off if the antenna is even moved by the wind. The sound it tinny and the model is much less than I expected from Grundig. Oh and calling tech support gets you to a company recording from Yukon telling you to leave a message. I wish I had never bought such poor quality junk and spent so much for so little.
I was seeking a way to watch t.v. in my basement while running on the treadmill and lifting weights in the early morning hours. The T.V. had to be turned up way too loud so that I could hear it while on the treadmill. I purchased this FM transmitter and used my arm-band fm "walkman" type of device to receive the signal. The reception was terrible unless I stood right next to the transmitter. If I walked even SIX FEET away from the transmitter, the signal was lost completely. I tried all kinds of different frequencies and even tried putting the transmitter across the room from my other stereo equipment.I did NOT try the hardware modification that one of the other reviews mentions.I returned the Crane FM transmitter and went bluetooth: I bought the Motorola S9 and the Motorola DC800 stereo adapter. These two paired easily and the sound is unbelievable. I can run on the treadmill and watch "loud" T.V. and there are no reception problems.
The surge protecters are not very tight. The easily slip off.Also they are only rated for 2.5 amps.
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.
Did not work at all. This product was terrible very disappointed. I used it as directed and it did not work at all.
What I like:- Strong, sturdy and stable. Will hold a DSLR easily, in fact, if I had one of those big lenses I wouldn't hesitate to try it out either. The legs feel like solid steel, will not bend or break. Forget about that other commenter about the plastic ball head. It will tighten up pretty good and hold my Panasonic GX1 with 14-45mm lens easily which probably weighs close to 4 lbs.- It has the ability to pan, albeit, not the way I thought it would. You simply loosen the screw at the base of the camera to allow it to pan, but there is a disc that can screw upwards to stabilize the camera to allow smooth panning left to right and vice versa.- Looks utilitarian, can be used on a job site and not cheesy like the plastic one with the velcro on the end.What I don't like:- It's too heavy. The whole reason I bought this small table top tripod is because I want to take it with me and put it in my pocket when I go hiking. I don't know how much it weighs, but it feels like 3-4 lbs. That's not what I want swinging around in my pants when I'm trudging up and down a hill for 6 hours.- It doesn't bend (the legs). They are as they appear in the picture, they are angled. You press a button at the bottom of the unit to fold out the legs.- The ball head only allows side to side panning. I was hoping the ball head would come out at 90 deg angle but it comes up just a few degrees short. Feels like cheap construction could be a reason for this, or it just wasn't designed very well.For a little more money I could get a Manfrotto or Giotto's tabletop tripod that is much lighter and takes up just as much space as this one. Granted, they do not pan, but it looks like I might be resigned to leave this feature out. The Manfrotto and Giotto also look much more stylish and professional than this unit.I'm returning this one. The solid steel legs very sturdy and will hold a heavy DSLR, but it sacrifices way too much in order to be able to do this.
Limited application-- I used to to fiddle around with Google Earth (for which it is an interesting HID). I'd have thought that LogiTech would have added some more mundane functionality to it, e.g., as a volume control, scrolling device (like the Griffin PowerMate). If you're using it for autocad and other specifically supported applications, it will probably be more useful for you. Perhaps future software versions will extend its feature set. For now though, it supports what it supports-- and that's what it supports.
That's the title of someone's feedback, and that's my feedback, too. It gave me every kind of trouble. More details soon; here is the result. After days of emails and 7 pages of fix-it instructions for my brand new 1200, HP finally said they would take back my new printer, give me a refurbished printer, if I paid them $35.00 -- and the refurbished printer would be out of warrenty.Here are the faults: out of the box, this "business" printer is flimsy plastic; the USB doesn't connect without much tinkering; the open cover warning light comes on (with the covers taped down); the no-ink light comes on (for a new printer, with all cartridges seated hard); the network warning light comes on (but there is no network). Sometimes there is one warning light, sometimes two, and sometimes all of them come on, even the ones that couldn't apply.Those times when I tinker enough to get all the warning lights off, those times that come after repeatedly pulling the power line and the USB cable, and I send output to the printer, then I get the message, 'Error - Printing'. There is no explanation anywhere. But there is no printing at all.I got printing after 3 emails with 7 pages of instructions plus a web page for a download and install. But the margins can't be fixed, and it prints an extra blank page after each good one. And that is the final, good news.Do you get the feeling that the hardware on the 1200 is junk, and the software is really bad?
I've bought this product 2 weeks ago,to cut the story short,6 PCs failedto recognize this product using either the USB or Ethernet interfaces,I tried to contact LaCie technical team,but their support was less than satisfactory,so I stripped off the device and decided to use the 2 500GB hard disk as internal storage and save some of the money I already lost when I purchased this model
I have a 250mm reflector and if you expects see things in the eyepiece like you do in a book well be prepared to be dissapointed. in teelscope of this size you won't relly anything so don,t spend your money on it!!
Simply, this seller is a deceptive liar. This is not a Sony product. It has a Sony price, and the description says it is Sony, but it is a generic POS that can be found for under $90 (shipped) anywhere. The bulb is a Osram, but Sony uses Philips bulbs. This Osram bulb is rated at 4,000 hrs and the Philips bulb is rated at 8,000 hrs. The last time I purchased a lamp for my TV I got a cheapo with the Osram bulb for $80 shipped. It was not as bright as the original Sony lamp and the colors were washed out, and it only lasted for under a year. Save your money and buy from a reputable seller. This seller should be banned from amazon. I am pissed for being lied to.
Right after the warranty ended, my external WD gave up, without warning. No odd behaviour, just BOOM, dead.Clicking sound and that was it.The thing has never left my desk, so it wasn't maltreated.Will never buy WD again. It wasn't the first time I had to call customer service either...
I bought this one, it lasted 2 1/2 years. I couldn't even refomat it after the crash. I didn't rma to get another one, since I had personal information on it. It was warranted for 3 years. I am not sureit when you rma it, you get back a new one or another one refurbushed.
Don't have any problems not mentioned in other reviews, but those are more than enough. System freezes up, cd player is spotty and though it has a "simultaneous play and load system," if you do manage to get a cd to play but then try to load another in the tray, you should expect problems. it does sound ok. As a radio, it works, but it takes up a large footprint to merely be an ok radio.
This is basically a $14.00 aux cable. It does nothing more than what you will get from a simple aux port and a speaker cable. DEH-3000IB is what we are using this for and although you can control music playback via the ipod or iphone, it does not charge the devices at all. Not recommended for anyone.
Trust me, this is a great radio and a great radio for the price. It works well in any decor and the sound quality is awesome. Actually two drawbacks of the radio, no dual alarms and it's missing the snooze on the alarm. I couldn't believe they forgot the snooze bar. What were they thinking? I'll wait till the 2009 comes out to see if they remembered to include it!
I bought this product about 2 years ago. At first everything's good but after 6 months of use the screws come constantly loose making the holder move around a lot. I tried putting in new washers but it did not work, ended up breaking.
This filter was bought basically to protect my camera lens from the elements and fingers. However, the reflections from this filter create big problems when there are small sources of light in the picture to be photographed. A good filter should be coated with an anti-reflection film.
I am having a problem getting the black to print legibly. I contacted Brother and followed their suggestions and I am still having this problem.
I received my RX65 detector and immediately put it to use. It did detect radar for a total of 8 days and then quit working completely. I purchased detector for a vacation trip and now in order to be able to use it I have to pay shipping to send it back to factory for repairs/replacement of unit. Just not too dependable for protection.
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!!!
The flash worked as advertised. Only problem is I can't find a developer for the 3 D pictures. Two attempts to send it to the factory and the package was returned. No wonder the price was so low.
I'm using this system with a Dell Dimension 2400 PC. The sound from the tweeters is distorted and the bass can be booming. I'm an electrical engineer so I have a clue. If you have an alternate choice I suggest you take that.
I bought the cyberhome Dvd recorder the day after thanksgiving. now it is dead. it lasted only 8 months. the trouble started a month ago. when i turn it on the display would read CH 042 ME. and while the diaplay read ME none of the buttons would work, on the remote or the machine itself. and i could hear a slight knocking noise comming from the drive. then after a time it would finaly come on and be usable. i tried e-mailing cyberhome. but got no responce from them. if you want a dvd recorder, DO NOT Buy from Cyberhome. Spend the extra money, Buy SONY. or you could be like me, the owner of a dead dvd recorder, without the money to buy another recorder.
When I got the web cam the installation is very easy to do. But when I got ready to to use it the picture was not clear at all. Does not work!!!
Well, I can't really tell you what I think of the performance of this printer, because we just took it out of the box, were excited to test it out and print our first picture, and the USB cable to connect the printer with the computer (an odd one) is not included in the box! Why Epson do you annoy your customers like this? Is it really worth it for a few dollars worth of cable?
I bought a Sony ICD-MX20 Digital Voice Recorder 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.The Customer Service personnel told me that it was corporate policy despite the fact that the software is bound to the digital device.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.
I received this with my Nuvi 350. Within 3 months I had to replace it. I have since replaced it three times within two years. When it works it works well.
I bought this TV after much research. It looks great, has a great picture and features. HOWEVER, after seven months it is starting to exhibit extreme problems. Plasmas are known to ghost. Typically this memory is not intrusive if you limit your time on channels like ESPN or other channels with tickers or graphics. After seven months this TV ghosts so bad that it has a lingering burn image after watching the loacal TV news. That's right, the trasitory graphics from local news leaves a ghost image. Even worse the pixels do not release the image and the TV displays red and green noise after the image is gone or in dark scenes DURING A MOVIE. If the movie cuts from bright to dark the pixels don't release and there is red and green "snow" in all the dark areas. This is after seven months of careful and light use. The money you save for Plasma over LCD is not worth it with this set. I would love to go back and undue this buy. I have a lot of experience with plasmas at work as well as at home. This is the least durable I have ever seen. DO NOT BUY. look at the other reviews that list this same problem. THIS IS A BAD SET.
I am an IT guy and pretty good fan of Antec. But it looks like that this model, "BP500U" has come out to be a lemon. I have gone through 3 of them so far in the past month. and not just on one machine. So it cannot be something in my computer that is causing the problem. Try to get another brand or model.
Thought I was pretty smart saving $35 over the Samsung replacement lamp, but this one worked fine for about four months then began blinking off every time the TV changed from a show to a commercial, from a commercial to a show, or from one commercial to another. And wouldn't you know it? Warranty is only three months. Guess I wasn't so smart.
In theory, perfect for multimedia. Air mouse and small keyboard, perfect for computing from my recliner. In reality, the mouse barely works at any range, and I just had to get an RMA for the keyboard becasue it wouldnt sync after I simply changed the batteries. Lousy lousy stuff. I will take my replacement and sell it on ebay and buy something else rather than waste another moment on this shoddy junk.
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 bought my RP-56 one year and two weeks ago. It has stopped paying discs. I now see an error message "H02" and the player stops. I did some searching on the internet and this appears to be a very common problem with all Panasonic DVD players. As far as I can tell, only Panasonic can make this repair. H02 indicates there is a "spindle server error". The disc doesn't spin. I tried taking the case off and helping the player start by giving the disc holder a spin with my finger and that actually makes it work! Luckily, I purchased the extended service option, so I can still get it serviced for free. I bought this player for $..., back on 9/2001, and paid $... for a four year service plan and dang it, I'm gonna use this player for the next three years! I will not buy another panasonic DVD player and would not recommend it.
Warning this device has serious software issues. Pay a little more for a better product. I bought this because it had the features I wanted. The initial installation was fine, though not per the instructions. The trouble comes after that. Every time you unplug the device you must re-install the software! that's right, every time. Of course there is no tech support and the "tiny" bit of info provided with the product say yes we have this problem but then provides NO info on how to fix it. I assume that's because there is no fix. I'm sending it back or it's going in the trash. My advice AVOID this product.
This is the first time i ever purchased products from APEX, and will never buy anything from them again. This DVD player is hard to connect, i match all the cables the way it is shown on the manual, but it does not work with any kinds of video input commands. The dvd player does not respond to remote control, and when manually the keys on dvd are used it takes long time for it to switch to a desired function. The technical support line is the worst service i have ever seen in America. Very hard to reach because the line is always busy, and once youu reach them the phone becomes disconnected and you start all over againn by calling the support center for hours.
My cable just came in the mail yesterday and I went to use it for my Presonus firestudio mobile but it didn't work. I connected the 800 part into my Macbook pro and the 400 end into my interface and it didn't connect at all. I don't know what the problem is but it's very unfortunate.
Poor quality...Chinese junk. The M key didn't even work straight out of the box. Cheap feel...trackball is NOT smooth...very jerky. Don't waste your money. I'm still waiting to hear back from the "Electrone" company so I can get a refund.
Prong broke off as I was removing the jack, didn't even get to use it. Luckely I was able to get the prong out of the jack. This is cheap junk and I do not recommend it.
I wish I had read reviews on this product before I purchased one. It does have an excellent range and it is fast ( when it works ), but it tends to reboot itself very often, especially if it is under heavy usage. My first guess was that it was over-heating, so I placed a large fan next to it overnight while I downloaded a few gigs worth of files, but with a room temperature of 65F and a 10" Fan blowing at it at full speed the wonder Netgear still managed to reboot itself several times over the course of 4 hours. In my honest opinion Netgear should stop selling this item until they fix the problem. I have been working on computers for over 15 years and I have worked as a technician for over 8 years. I'm not blowing smoke, save yourself the trouble and buy a linksys.F------ for the product. Worse router ever.
I can't review this item because I never recieved it. The company does not ship to APO/FPO addresses which would have been nice to know ahead of time. And I'm still waiting on my refund.
They say you get what you pay for but I don't think these are worth the $5.+ I paid for them. No big deal since I have Amazon Prime and did not pay for delivery. They will not stay in my ear no matter what and the sound is cheap. This is my first review ever of anything so don't count me a one of those people who are never satisfied with anything. To be fair, I need to spend the time to write positive reviews for the other 30 or so items that I have recently purchase from Amazon that I am completely satisfied with. Don't buy them unless you want to waste $5.+ dollars!
Don't get me wrong this headphone was great and while I was traveling, it definitely drowned out all the engine noises. I never had such "peaceful" flights but just like everyone else, my cord "dissolved" within 6 months. I don't know what kind of material Sony uses but this is certainly one of the most inferior Sony products I ever used. Buyers beware!!!
I choose this burner because the advertising claimed it was problem-free and compatible with my HP computer, but I have had nothing but trouble with it. It vibrates and hums like a cement mixer, and more than half of the time my computer does not recognize it - a common problem for this model.
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.
Bought this back at end of December. Worked OK until end of March. Then electronics failed with buttons on TV not responding nor the remote working. As only 19inches, warranty repair requires sending this to New Jersey for repair (am on west coast). So, shipping there was a week, in repair for 2 weeks and then 1 week back. All was ok for 3 weeks and then the power just goes out at different times! All that Samsung will do (supervisor, a west coast rep also) is the same repair - this time 3-5 days to just get a shipping label, 1 week to send back, 1-2 weeks for repair, and a week back here. I asked, what if it breaks again the next day -- send it back again!! Would stay away from this TV or any TV that requires sending back for repair.
I waited and waited for release of the Riot. Finally bought one last weekend. It went back to retailer for a refund. iPod is no where near perfect either, but I have now decided its the best choice.Why? Let me list a FEW of my complaints.1) Lock ups requiring hard resets. Beta grade firmware.2) Battery is no where near 10 hours, more like 6 hours (at half volume).3) You must fully discharge before recharging. You cannot leave it on the charger for more than 8 hours. No monitoring circuitry to stop charging when full. This combined with poor battery life and requiring a full discharge before recharge makes it very inconvenient, to put it politely.Manual doesn't mention this, but the unit has to be ON to take a charge. I found out the hard way.Also, the unit looses charge even when it is turned off. What is that about?4) Proprietary USB cable. I have to lug another cable around since I can't just use a standard USB cable. SonicBlue, Why?5) does not charge through the USB cable so I have to lug the charger with me since the batteries won't get me even close to a full day at work, not even counting the commute time.6) Mangles my perfectly fine MP3s. This is a known problem with Win 2K and XP. My two main OS's!! It says its compatible on the box, why isn't it? With these OS's, there are pops, screeches and sound artifacts introduced into a large number of the files after transfer. I have ripped and re-ripped the music at different bit rates to no avail. Also, many songs just stop playing after only a few seconds. These files all work fine on my PC's, Mac, and iPAQ. How can you mess up a MP3 file transfer?7) Cannot transfer music OFF of the Rio to a PC or another player. I like to transfer music between my work and three home machines. NOT with the riot you don't.8) Can't transfer playlists created on a PC to the riot. Creating playlists on the Riot is a joke. Remember entering your name in video games using the joypad? Its Back! Well now you have to use the jog wheel, which takes even longer and is a major pain. Almost worthless.9) You HAVE to use Real Jukebox (not even the PLUS version mind you) to do transfers. This is in my opinion the worst jukebox software made and SonicBlue has decided to FORCE us into using it. Someone at SB cut a deal with Real here? You can't even browse the Riot using Explorer. This is just ridiculous. I already own full versions of much more capable software that I prefer to use.I resorted to using Real Jukebox to transfer the files only.10) The Riot is too big to carry in your pocket. Too big to comfortably carry in your hand when jogging.11) Requires two-handed operation with the poor button placement.12) USB 1.1 is WAY too slow for this amount of storage. It took me 10 hours to do my first transfer, then it trashed half my music (see #6 above) so I could do it again (which did not correct the problem. I have to identify the trashed songs (by listening to them ALL first) and retransfer them untill they come across clean!! Eventually they do.13) SonicBlue's tech support has got to be the worst I have ever seen. You wait for hours while paying Long Distance charges. You got it, no toll free support. They still have not responded to my emails, but did manage to SPAM my mailbox three times already.I had a lot of respect for the Rio product line in the past. It will be a long time before I go back to them.This unit was not ready for production. SonicBlue has tarnished the Rio name forever in my book.
I've only had this unit for three months and it no longer works. It will no longer read nor play discs. It is just a $250.00 paper weight. AVOID THIS DVD RECORDER!!!!!!!!!!!
I've had this camera for 6 days and I have already had to return it. It wouldn't stay on.....just kept shutting off. Mustek kept giving me the run around when I tried to return it, and then had the nerve to ask for 3 copies of my receipt. I can't tell ya how well the camera performs cause I haven't had the chancec to use it, but so far its a big fat Zero.
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.
I have a Vizio 42" plasma that was connect to my HD DVD and H20 Directv dish via an HDMI cable. My HDMI connection broke (long story)so I had these Monster component cables lying around and I connected them. These cable don't do the job. The picture now has lots of noise and grainy and is simply not as smooth as with a Acoustic Reasearch HDMI cable.
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.
Bought a projector LCD replacement lamp from them. But it burnt out after 9 months. My original lamp lasted for 6 years. When trying to return, they said the warranty is only 6 months.
This modem is on DOCSIS 1.0 and ATTBI.COM is on DOCSIS 1.1. If you use this modem with ATTBI you will only get about 10% of your bandwith. Im trying to get the firmware upgraded on this but Im getting the run around between ATTBI and 3com
Product was missing AC adapter...couldn't even plug it in. After hassling with it and trying to rummage around to find an AC adapter to work with it, I gave up and packaged it up and returned it. Instructions and documentation are horrible. Would not recommend this product.
My wife's business has a Win2K machine I administrate for over twenty of her staff who use it for occasional web-surfing and email. Their skill levels range from "What's the ON switch?" to (most of them) medium-level skills.We got this so that the "kid's machine" could access the new wireless router we got to provide a link to DSL service. Why wireless? Because running CAT5 cable just wasn't practical.It works. Took about five minutes to get the driver(s) installed and running. As administrator. Then the nightmare began. It turned out that, for each of over twenty users, I had to log on AS THAT USER and set up their network connection (SSID entry etc.) over and over again. D-link tech support was worse than useless. They suggested I contact Microsoft to tell me how to configure *D-LINK* software so that each user got an identical copy of the configuration.Then we added two new users, and discovered that they couldn't get to the network at all. Reinstalling the software destroyed *everybody*'s configuration (remember, > 20 users?) and I had to re-enable them all over again.It's not a bad gadget IF you are the sole user or only administer for a very small group, like your family. Anything else? Forget it.
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.
UNSTABLE AT BEST AT THE BEGINNING, NEVER WORKED WELL, DIED AFTER 2 MONTHS, DATA UNRECOVERABLE BY BEST TECHNICIANS, LOST ALL.
Decent sound quality. I am a fan of Pyle products and their applications. I understand inexpensive applications, compromised feature lists, and value trade offs based on niche marine, outdoor, and motorcycle markets.Bought a set for the family wakeboard boat so that we could bring music to the lake. This product did that for a few weeks.As you would guess, aluminum colored painted plastic mounts do not have the same durability and tensile strength as aircraft quality billet aluminum mounts (even if they look the same in product pictures). Wakeboarding marine activities include vibrations, shock, slamming and UV intense usage and storage. The price is low and durability is less. I was attracted to the low price, and yet still disappointed by the short life. The mounts failed immediately. In one case, the lightweight cable and clip "safety system" did it's job well. It prevented the failed speaker mount from hurting a boat passenger as it unceremoniously released a speaker from the tower cage.The speaker internals are decent, the the housing and mounts could not last a full summer season. I would prefer self destruction after at least 2 seasons, understanding that more expensive products likely last forever.
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.
This may be a snazzy cd player, but if your looking for good to great sound quality, don't waste your money. Also, the headphones provided were discomforting to my ears. The jogging case is too small, and when carrying the cd player in it, it is pretty heavy.
Now I see why this thing was only $20 retail. Its a piece of junk. It takes forever to connect to a router that is only 10 feet away. The highest download speed I achieved was 53 Kb/s and I am on a 6 Mb/s network. The latest drivers at the D-Link site are 2 years old. Now I see why there was a big stack of them at the retail store. They are trying to dump all the obselete junk on the consumers. I took it back to exchange for a Linksys
I bought the 4600 directly from dell a little over a year ago. For most of the time till now, it performed beautifully; quiet and hard working. Then, one day, it refused to turn on. I thought it might be something with the power supply but I called Dell anyway to see what was wrong, after a scripted dialogue, I was told the motherboard was bad! I couldnt believe that, it didnt fit in with the problem I had told tech support about. So i went and purchased my own power supply, installed it, and wham! it worked. Taking a close look at the power supply that came with my Dell, I found it was some third party piece of junk, rated at a maximum output of 250mhz! That may be ok for very light work, but with 2 hard drives, 2 cdrom / dvd drives, a floppy drive, and multiple USB peripherals there was no way it could hold up! So beware, if you buy one of these, either take a look at the power suply or have someone experienced do it. Do not talk to Dell about it, they will try to sell you a $50.00 replacement if it dies. If you have multiple USB devices (printers, mice, etc) and plan to add storage.. Upgrade the Power Supply. I cannot say this enough. Customer Beware!
This splitter was listed as iPhone compatible on the Apple site, but it's not. Maybe in a future version it will be, but the one I got mid-July 2007 doesn't fit into the plug on the iPhone which is what I wanted. :-(
I have been looking for this type machine for a long time. I was disapointed. It broke down right away. Guess I am still looking.
When I first got this i thought it was awesome, but then it turned out to be a complete waste of money. I followed all the directions in the owner's manual and charged it for 4 hours but it wouldn't register on the computer. The USB port was working because it would charge the ipod but it wouldn't download the songs. I returned it to the store i had bought it at and got a new one but the same thing happend. This mp3 player is a waste of money.
Got two sets. One broke after a month or two. Other set did the same. There are MUCH better products out there.
I had this switch for about 2 weeks. Excellent picture quality thru switch with no signal loss, infact I think it made the picture clearer without even using the signal enhancer. Everything else I have to say about this product goes downhill from here.My Oppo 970 dvd player wouldn't work with this switch at first. It only works when the hdmi cable is plugged into the switch half way! And you have to spend a good 30-60min tweaking the cable so it goes in just right or forget it. You will be stuck with a fuzzing screen. Tried all ports. Same thing.The last straw for me is when the TV picture wouldn't work anymore watching cable. This thing actually blew out the HDMI port on my TV and I can't watch anything now even when the cablebox & upconvert dvd player plugged directly into the TV. I am now forced to use component cables to view HD content thanks to this piece of junk since my 1 yr TV warranty expired by only a couple of months.Make sure you still have a warranty or a backup HDMI port on your TV when using this device.
after hooking it up the connection produced blue flickering spotsi ended up going to costco paid a little more but the reception was perfecti threw the sanoxy outi guess you get what you pay for
I was impressed for about three weeks until this card stopped working. Worked fine, now about every 10-15 minutes the little systray icon goes red and the message is that it can't communicate with the driver... strange. If I pop the PCMCIA card out and put it back in it will work for another 10-15 minutes. What a pain. Tech support at Netgear is useless. The driver update for XP didn't solve the problem. Could be a hardware problem or a defective card. I doubt I'll buy another one. You get what you pay for...
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!
I was pleasantly surprised at how well this card worked when I first got it. Like the details say, it is 'plug and play', plugged it in and it found my DV camera right away. However, after only 2-3 uses, it now no longer connects to anything I plug into it. Bought this for live streaming at church, but it was a short-lived option, compared to buying an entire computer that comes with Firewire ports.
This player broke and drove our child and all of us around the bend trying to fix it.
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
This is a cheap lightweight substitute made to sell at a low price point. I would gladly pay $20 for ONE of the original weighty styli that came with my TX.
Stopped working, have owned less than 6 months. I was using this as a Backup drive for my G4 Powerbook. Now I have to see if I can recover the Lost Data somehow. less than a year and it stopped working! Thats bad quality.In essenece the drive powers up but does not mount when rebooting or plugging in USB, or firewire cables. I went to their support page and performed the support steps with no luck.Tried differnt cables.Tryed to connect to my Dell Inspiron with Win XP as well. Will not recognize the drive.I want to throw it against the wall .
The unit is a piece of junk!!! I bought it for my daughter for Christmas and have had nothing but problems. The clock stops working, the system freezes up, and it won't even play any CDs.The RS2650 is nothing but a disappointment all aroundThe only reason I gave this unit a one is the scale doesn't go lower
We were really happy with this bag until the release button jammed on the handle just four weeks after we got it. The good news is that JanSport is honoring the warranty. The bad news is that the cost of shipping to their service center, which they refuse to cover, is quite high.
I ordered mine from Amazon directly. It did not have touch screen capability. See the post in the discussion section for more details.
I brought this when it first came out after seeing positive reviews in a couple of magazines. I was and still am disappointed and annoyed at how poorly made it is- the docking connection twists and slips out of the iPod, the recording/ready light flashes sporadically, the built-in mic picks up the hum of the hard disk making for bad background noise, the cover came off and doesn't reattach properly, and I've never been able to use a real stereo microphone in the line in jack- I only get mono sound unless I use the built-in mic. Kind of a piece of junk, really.I am amazed at the average of 4.5 out of 5 star reviews, and the positive media reviews. Either the product has improved significantly in the last eight or nine months, or, as has been my experience with most Apple products and peripherals, the standards that are applied are very low, and people have come to accept poor engineering due to good marketing. I hope others have a better experience with this product; unfortunately it is the only stereo recorder available, which is also remarkable given the popularity and (supposed) versatility of the iPod.
Not see polarization with LCD screen or polarized sun glasses. (Other brand and other size can definitely see when rotate ring) which means there is no meaning to rotate the ring. Can only use as protect glass or maybe a step down
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'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!
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.
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 bought the IPOD classic and had to return the first and second one for the same reason. The wheel doesn't want to move smoothly. The more I read about these online the more I see that its a design flaw. Amazons Customer service was first rate.
this remote is almost useless to m0st people. the code set used toinput devices is very old. brands like Dell, Hp and others are notincluded, if it were not for the learning feature on this unit. the remote would be a weaste of time. The unit does not have updated codes for major manurfactures like samsung. I purchased 4 of these units, the manurfacture date was 2007. Sony is still considering a tapedeck a major component. Even with this unit being easy to program i would CHOOSE SOMETHING ELSE...
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.
Don't buy this (or any HP junk), it is a worthless paperweight in the shape of a printer. If you commit the mistake of installing their printer software (DON'T!!!) your PC will be slowed down with all the worthless BLOATWARE that you don't need. It also installs 4-5 background services that slow down your start up (and later start showing problems of not starting well).They recommend you buy "HP Original cartridges" to avoid problems. Well let me tell you that is a scam! And as I recently found out, HP cartridges are REGION CODED!!! Yes, that means if like me you buy your printer some place (Europe) and then move to another region (America) you won't be able to use even the "HP Original Equivalent for the same printer" !!! so they LIE TO YOU.I am now $29 short in my pocket with an original cartridge that doesn't work (so, if you can REFILL!!!). There are indications that you can change the region code by installing their bloatware (ugh!), printing a self-test report (eh, I have NO INK, brilliant HP people) and then going into some easter egg menu and enter some new numbers that are generated by HP and given to you by their tech support people. And BTW you need BOTH cartridges installed!So, spend another $43 to buy a non-working original HP region coded cartrdidge and have no guaratee that it will solve my problem? It hasn't worked for everybody.My advise, this is an All-in-one (PROBLEMS INCLUDED!) paperweight in the shape of a printer. I had bad experiences with HP computers that were rendered useless when something got damaged that in other computers could have been easily replaced. HP to me has a bad reputation when it comes to ecological responsability and protecting YOUR investment.
Got My S50 for christmas 2005, it went down in July and after 2-3 weeks of reboots I was told a replacement would be sent in 4 weeks. I have called every month since then and given the same line "I'm sorry but the replacements are not in yet we expect them any day". BSBSBS.I called again tonite as was told they just came in 5 days ago. Why wasn't I emailed?? Why do I have do take care of this? WHy do I have to call customer care to credit my acct for 4months down??DO NOT BUY THIS POS. Go XM.
After installing the software on Windows XP Pro from the CD (does not have Windows validation so Windows drivers will not work), the book had many steps which never happened. After spending about an hour trying to find a fix on Belkins website, I found a Word document containing the information, however, the document title was for something else. It told me how to overwrite the Windows driver with the Belkin driver, but if I ever attach the device to a different USB port, I have to go through the steps all over again.While this process worked and I was finally (after 2 hours) able to configure the device, with no help from the measly manuals that accompanied the device, I told it to search for my Motorola phone. It found it.Whenever the two devices connected, the Motorola would shortly disconnect from the computer. There was something about the connecting that was going wrong. I can connect my phone to other bluetooth devices with no problem.I emailed Belkin with no response. They have poor customer support. The fixes and guides do not exist on their website for Motorola products, they do not have a forum or helpful FAQ's. I do not recommend this for someone trying to pair with a Motorola product.
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!
The CD player didn't work if you had all 3 CD inside, and after the 2nd attemp it got jammed. We had to spend a couple of minutes turning the device on and off hoping it would open the CD player. I returned the item, disappointment since this was a christmas present.
This works ok for my TV, but forget about using it for multiple units if you want any decent functionality. Granted, the play, stop, pause, forward and backward (chapter and scan) work for my DVD player (also an RCA-so you think there would be no compatibility issues), but maneuvering around on the DVD title screen is not very user friendly. To do this, you need to use the numbers and line them up with the order of the options on the screen. But here's the catch, sometimes you need to start with "0", and sometimes "1" on the remote. It's just a big pain, and it takes experimentation to figure it out. So if you like to watch bonus features, use subtitles or chapter selection, don't waste your time with this remote, it's just not designed well.
The connectors will easily slide out of equipment if jostled, and one of them comes out a little bit even when left alone, although doesn't seem to affect sound quality. Problem is these are not true banana plugs that bulge in the middle, as can be seen in the pic. Instead it consists of four separate pieces that spread out to get wider toward the tip. I tried spreading apart a little more hoping for tighter fit, and while it seemed to help at first it didn't last for long. Is alright for a budget but look elsewhere if value peace of mind.
The description says that it fits "any expansion slot". This is also stated on the product packaging. However it does not even come close to fitting my PCI Express low profile slot.
I have used a whole range of DVD -R blanks, from brandless ones to the very high end. One of the worst is TDK. The failure rate is almost 50% and this is for my computer dvd burner and my DVD recorder. I use Nero Burning suite as well as Roxio and the results for TDK blanks are consistently bad. I have had very little failure with Maxell and Fuji. I am truely amazed that this product is being given 5 star ratings by some reviewers.
I was hoping to gain (3) three Firewire ports,but to do so you have to use (1) of the (3) Firewire ports to use the other (2) two Firewire ports. But I made do,but if you need USB ports it it works for that. David L Sloan Jr.
I had this and liked it until one day it just stopped opening and closing. Thankfully it was outside my computer so I'm just buying a new one. I tried WD40 and nothing, stuck. I just went to Staples and Best Buy (ridiculous) and this is the only lock both carry so I'm on Amazon buying a new one. I thought it might have just been me but it was redeeming to see the low rating on amazon. How are they still selling this?
Use on eof these at work. Woudlnt buy this if it was half the price. Picture is grainy regardless of setting and case is cheap plastic. this model is without any real quality components. Avoid HP products in general. Poor workmanship!
Terrible:First of all what is pictured appears to be all copper wire. What I got with my purchase was one side copper and one side silver colored wire.Second-this is not 10 gauge wire-it is smaller than 12 gaugeThird problem-Spool is advertised as 50 feet. My spool contained 43 feet. It appears from other reviews of speaker wire from this same manufacturer/distributor that they are systematically shorting each spool. This is not a 1 time mistake.Cannot recommend this product
This is a nice unit, and it is interesting to read the glowing reviews of customers who have owned the Garmin eMap for two or three weeks. I have owned the unit for over a year. It works well in the US. It will not guide you street by street to a location, but it will guide you &quot;as the crow flys.&quot; You get a straight line between you and the destination. It works.It does not work well in Europe. I purchased the UK and French CDs. I installed them on the memory card and used them in England, Wales, and all over France. The first problem is that the Garmin eMap just doesn't pick up or hold on to the GPS satellites in Europe very well. It may be that they are too far south or that the antenna is designed for use in US latitudes. I have no explanation but if you intend to use this in Europe, look for another unit.The second problem is that even after loading the UK and French MetroGuides, when you press the Find button you get a list of US cities. I disabled the US city maps and I still got the list of US cities. You cannot &quot;Find&quot; and navigate to a foreign city. The only way to navigate is to know where the city is, then scroll to it on the tiny eMap screen and click on it. If you don't know where the city or tiny Welsh village is, then you are completely out of luck. Very frustrating either way. Again, if you are travelling out of the US you should steer clear of the eMap.My other problem is with Garmin's service. I could not get my eMap to communicate with my laptop. It communicated with three different workstations, but not my Dell laptop. Garmin tech support insisted that there was obviously something wrong with my laptop. I even read them the error messages from the MapSource program, which cited program line numbers with errors in them. They insisted that the problem was my laptop, not their software. I own my own software company, so I know a software problem from a hardward problem. My modem and PalmPilot work on the laptop but the Garmin does not. Garmin's support staff refused to help or even acknowledge that there was a problem. They refused to bring the problem up with a senior support person or a programmer. I got the same answer no matter how many times I called and no matter who I spoke with. A year went by and I got along by using a workstation. Recently Garmin made an update available for their MapSource program that fixed a communications bug with some laptops. I downloaded it and magically my laptop started communicating with the eMap.If you never need customer support, and you won't travel out of the US, then the eMap is a product you should seriously consider.
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 had no expectations for print quality with a printer at this price, but expected something that worked. EVERY attempt to print either jammed the printer or ripped the paper. I attempted to print with newly opened reams ranging from low end generic copy paper to Epson photo paper with consistent results. If you do decide to buy, 1) ensure the store will accept returns, and 2) be prepared to pay return shipping.
I am an original Tivo owner. One of the early adopters and not only did I have a problem with my earlier unit but now that I have upgraded to a new unit Series 2, 80 hour from TIVO directly (website) I have another defective unit. My father purchased one as well and not only was it defective but he had to finally dispose of it as TIVO was impossible to work with to resolve the problem. Warning: Tivo tech support may or may not be available to help you with the problem. Additionally, the tech support web site does not acknowledge the problem evidently occurring with many TIVO owners. Once you get Tech support on the phone they still will not acknowledge this is a known issue. The unit IS unusable with this issue. Unfortunately I will now have to explore other DVRs because TIVO (as friendly as it's software is) doesnt work. There is a clear pattern emerging on the part of TIVO of knowingly shipping defective units, known serious software issues, known tech support unavailability etc. I wouldn't mind so much but the process of setting up a new TIVO is a multiple step lengthy process that requires the user to interact with and answer multiple on screen menu questions. The user also must spend a lot of time programming the device with desired recordings, preferences etc only to find out after many hours of frustration that the unit is defective and must be disconnected, boxed up and shipped back to TIVO. I wouldnt be surprised if TIVO reluctantly admitted publicly in the future that they are having real problems delivering a working product. Good Luck.
I bought this unit for my son as a gift. The DVD player completly quit working. Amazon.com and the manufacturer Coby USA will not replace it because the warranty is expired. That is money down the toilet. At least if I bought something like this from Walmart that they would honor their products.Good luck to you.
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
I bought the 250 GB version of this drive six months ago. It worked great, until I foolishly disconnected it without performing whatever mumbo-jumbo is necessary. I shut down my Mac, shut off the drive, shut off the surge protector/power strip. Ate lunch. A couple of hours later, I disconnected both external drives (other one is a LaCie), printer, etc., to rearrange my computer desk. When through, I hooked everything up, switched on power to drives, started computer -- and the G-Tech drive was nowhere to be found. All I got was a flashing light. The LaCie worked fine, as it always has.I contacted G-Tech customer service, was told to ship the drive to them, given a P.O. number, etc. The website directed me to a page showing how to pack the drive, since they were adamant it had to be done just so. Picture showed the drive and all cables included, so that's what I did. Two weeks later I got the drive back, nothing wrong with it but some corrupted data -- but no cables with it, no power supply.I called the company, got a guy who said there was no record of cables or power supply in the box I shipped, and whose tone suggested he thought I was lying (why? to score a power supply and FW 800 cable?). Nevertheless, he agreed to replace cables, etc. The package arrived today, a week later -- but the 9-pin to 9-pin FW 800 cable I needed, and that I had sent, and that was listed on the packing slip, turned out to be in fact a 9-pin to 4-pin cable -- great for connecting my Sony camcorder to FW800, but no good for the G-Drive.I connected it with a FW 400 cable, and yes, it worked fine. But now I have a FW 400 drive when a few weeks ago I had a faster FW 800 one. Plus I've had a boatload of aggravation with G-Tech.My advice? Stay away from them unless you feel lucky. Next time I'm buying another LaCie.UPDATE: After I posted this review, and sent a copy to G-Tech, they sent me the proper FW 800 cable. After I reconnected the drive, it works fine, and is faster than FW 400. I wish this hadn't taken so many steps and caused so much aggravation, but at least in the end the company got it right. I guess that's worth a second star.
I bought a gaming PC from a friend for $50. It has a Pentium-D (dual-core) at 2.6 GHz. This CPU fan was on the CPU when I got it. I haven't gotten around to getting a new CPU fan yet, but I have had enough of this fan! Even with my CPU usage at less than 1%, it's still loud. In fact, it's so loud, I hate turning this computer on anymore. The reason why I do is because it's the best computer I have right now. But after suffering through this loud noise for so long, I have decided to get a different CPU fan/cooling system. DO NOT get this fan.
The Sony camera that I purchased was advertised as "same as new" or equivilent. The camera I received was anything but. The condition of the camea was very poor; all scratched as though it had slid on cement. There were no directions for how to use it and there was no card to store the pictures. The cord attached is very dirty showing plenty of use overall.I am very disappointed in the product, especially after the way it was presented. I'm glad for this opportunity to complain and I would like the new camera that was promised. Richard Eppink
I'd read reviews all over the net and this seemed to fit my needs for a reliable external drive to go with the lappy (Dell M65)...particularly given the WD name. I was wrong, wrong, wrong. This drive is garbage... noisey and runs very hot.Worked fine for a few months and then became unstable. On/off button would work intermittently, hot swap is out of the question, BSOD (blue screen of death) became more frequent...until it finally quit.$400 for data recovery. Got 95% of the data back. Neither I nor my clients have time to wait 3 weeks for WD techs to muddle thru it.My best guess is that when the ambient room temp is above 76F it just goes south, despite being in a well ventilated area.Listened to my IT guy this time and bought a Seagate FreeAgent instead. Silent, cooler, boots faster.
JUNK! Don't buy it. Absolutely terrible. Button indicators fall out and don't even show up when the switch it activated. I called the company and they offered nothing. Don't buy this from them.
Pros:Nice small form factor.Cheap.Can connect 2 hard drives.Seems to handle large hard drives (500GB) OK, which a lot of the other enclosures don't.Quiet.Cons:Throughput is very poor. I mean really bad. In the toilet. I could type the data in faster. OK, maybe not that last one, but I put 2 Hitachi 500GB drives in one and it took 3 days to transfer 250GB of data on to one of the drives. That's less than 1MB/sec. I found a review that did throughput tests and the SC101 really falls on its face with large files, which is mostly what I'm attempting to use it for. The test got down to 0.6MB/sec on large files. I didn't expect this to be a speed demon being a network drive, but I expected better than _this_. If I don't see the data integrity problems that some others have seen, this is my number 1 problem with this device.The SC101 requires their drivers to be loaded on the computer and they only support Windoze boxes. Netgear is mumbling something about having Linux drivers someday, but so far that's vaporware.Software still has some problems, though apparently it's better than it used to be. Installing on a Win2K SP4 machine caused a continuous BSOD->reboot->BSOD->reboot, etc. I think that was happening because the wireless LAN on that machine was getting started after the SC101 utility that connects to the SC101 drives started. Going into safe mode, removing the SC101 utility from startup, and manually starting the utility after the machine is up and running seems to have fixed the problem, but what a pain. WinXP SP2 doesn't seem to have that problem (for me, at least). There's a lot of reports of data corruption and lost files when attemtping to mirror drives, but I haven't tried that.So far, attempting to update the SC101 with the latest firmware fails. No good error messages to help figure out why, it just fails. I haven't tried Netgear support on this issue yet, but by all accounts their support is somewhere between terrible and non-existent. If you go to Netgear's user support forum, apparently the _users_ are left with the burden of figuring out ways around problems and actual support personell are nowhere to be found.Terrible thermal design. I don't know where hard drive case manufacturers get the idea that sealing a drive up in an enclosure with zero ventilation is acceptible, but a lot of them seem to be doing it. It probably comes from the hard drive manufacturers that like the idea of high temperature severly limiting the MTBF of their drives so they can sell more of them. The Hitachi drives I'm using are actually pretty frugal with power usage, so the unit doesn't get overly hot, but some of the more power hungry drives may have issues. Netgear's fix for their awful thermal design is to spin down the drives when idle. This doesn't help if the drives are accessed often and is the equivalent of a band-aid on a big gaping wound. I may cut some slots in their top and bottom "heat sinks" to at least get a little convection cooling going.I wish the box had an internal power supply rather than the external goiter, but that would have made the thermal issues even worse.I wanted something small, low power, accessible by multiple computers, with a lot of storage so I wouldn't have to keep a server powered up all the time. The SC101 is sort of doing that so I'm not giving it 1 star, but with all the problems it has and the pathetic throughput, I can't recommend it. Hopefully Netgear will get its act together and newer firmware can fix some of these problems.
Before attempting to purchase a Ceiva from Amazon, I called the company to inquire about the advertised rebates. I wanted to buy two frames for both sets of grandparents....what a great idea...we could download pictures of our family for them to see on Christmas!However, read the fine print on the rebate policy. They require that you have the receipt AND tear out the UPC code off the box. So, we would have to call the grandparents on Christmas morning and ask them to cut out the UPC code and mail it back to us. Not a real nice thing to do with a Christmas present.I spoke to the service manager and explained that most of their product is probably used for gifts, could I simply send in the receipt? Nope. "That's not our policy". Don't you love it when a company moves away from addressing customer's needs?Why must you cut up the box to cut out the UPC code? The company can verify that the product wasn't returned by the subscription that is required with it.Also, their monthly charges are way too high for the service they are providing. There are plenty of photo sites that allow unlimited storage for less than Ceiva is charging. $9.95 is excessive...in my opinion.One final note...I wrote customer service about my concerns and requested the courtesy of a reply. No reply. I avoid companies that don't respond to written communication.
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 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.
Graphics looks OK, but playback of movies were terrible. The frame rate was so slow the screen would jump and flicker continously. I do not recommend this card for any purpose.
Initially, I purchased the iRock to connect a CD player to my car stereo. Sound quality is very good, so long as you aren't in an area where broadcast stations use all the limited frequencies of 88.1 to 88.7 offered on the iRock. (Other products offer a wider choice.) Where I live, college radio uses 88.1 and 88.3, and NPR is on 88.5, with a strong signal classical station on 88.9, so NONE of the iRock's channels provides real clear sound. The connector cord, which fits into the headphone jack of the player, is also too long. It worked okay when I had a CD player, but now I have an iPod, and the cord is just annoyingly too long, causing the iRock's main pod to slide off the car seat and dangle to toward the floor, where gravity eventually causes it to detach from my iPod. What a pain!
I was extremely excited about buying a Zune. I owned an ipod several months back but its hard drive died and it's warranty had expired, so I decided to try a different mp3 player. Delivery was great and in time, but unfortunately not all things that come in pretty boxes are good anymore. Not only was I surprised that a real charger didn't come with it, but also the fact that it wouldn't even turn on. I connected it to my computer to multiple ports, but no sign of life. Even the hold button came off. A new Zune with a flimsy hold button?I was very dissapointed. Not only does the iPod beat it in terms of design and finness, but in price too. I went out and purchased an 80 gb ipod for $250, had no problems with it and managed to get it synched perfectly.I read several reviews before purchasing my Zune - may of them were very negative, but I simply assumed that it was just a bad experience with the Zune. The Zune in itself is a bad experience. At least the 30 gb version. Maybe the 2nd generation picked up on its defects and improved, but if you want a sleek, light-weight and long battery mp3 player, stick to the ipod. Not only will you get more of what you pay for, but you will also get less headaches.
The printer itself prints good photos. The biggest drawback is you have to buy the Canon replacement cartridge which comes with paper. I already have paper but I can't use it because I have no options other than to buy the way they pack. There needs to be an alternative to buy just the cartridge. I would think about it before I bought it - if you already have photo paper.
I got this along with the Belkin car FM tuner. Both base units work as advertised and come with snap-in plates for every pluggable ipod. However, the remote has a lot of difficulty remaining sync'd with the base unit. Every time a playlist ends the remote looses connectivity (or even sooner). I tend to jump around and pick individual songs or albums (rather that create a long playlist for random listening). The lack of a menu button (to search for the next song) and problems with re-syncing after every album ends greatly diminishes my enthusiasm for this unit. Also, the volume increase and decrease buttons STICK (i.e. you hit 'up' once and the volume will continue to increase to maximum). This is unacceptable and a safety hazard. Perhaps I have a dud unit... however, I shouldn't have to debug a simple device like this.
Had this DVD and worked until red lines appeared on led screen. Took unit apart and noticed exploded power supply component. The unti still plays CD's but cannot get a DVD to play. Apex tech support is horrible, they want be to ship the unit back in the original box.
Don't even accept it as a freebie (as I did) unless you are prepared to pay $1.15 per sheet for color ink. That was my experience with the first color cartridge, which was fully consumed on a total of 20 sheets, 12 of which were heavy color, the others being mixed color and text or very light color. At $17.99 per color cartridge and $14.99 for black I calculate the outrageous, obscene $1.15 per sheet figure for ink. This is about six times greater than the average ink cost for my old HP720c, which unfortunately does not work with my new HP Pavilion PC (no printer port on this model, among other issues). I have vowed to not purchase any HP product in the future if I can possibly avoid it. I just ordered a Canon Pixima to replace this ink hog. On the positive side, the print quality is good, speed is excellent, and color fidelity is fair. The software installed without incident, and the machine is easy to operate, but the HP software is overbearing and constantly trying to sell you something--worse than daytime television.
We bought ours from Amazon in October, and have been disappointed with the DVD player, which has a flaw documented in the manual that more than outweighs any convenience provided by the built-in player.Unfortunately, we got to the point where the DVD player could not play any DVD's. Every DVD inserted produced a message "Disc Not Available". I tried Netflix DVD's, then retail DVD's from my library, then opened some DVD's still in shrinkwrap and they would not play. It was not a problem with DVD scratches, or failing to put the DVD's in the right way.I called Toshiba support, and they recommended a cure that sounded incredulous. According to the manual, static electricity can "build up" in the DVD player, forcing you to physically unplug the REGZA for a few minutes to dissipate the charge. Of course, to reduce cable clutter, the REGZA is plugged into a receptacle in an out of the way place, but to meet the requirements of the manual, that should be accessible. The plug going into the back of the REGZA is not even designed so it could be unplugged there, it has to be unplugged at the receptacle. And, it is not even a grounded power cord, which an electrical engineer I talked to about this said could contribute to the problem in the first place. After the aforementioned "hard reboot" of the REGZA, it resumed playing retail DVD's again.Unfortunately, the DVD player is not of high enough quality to play any of the DVD-R and DVD+R media I've tried so far (TDK, Memorex, Office Depot, Maxell) which were burned with a Sony DVDirect VRD-MC1. These same DVD's play in my computer DVD drive and with my Pioneer DVD player in another room.On the plus side, we've been happy with the images we get, and haven't noticed some of the LCD artifacts we observe on our smaller Sony WEGA TV. We watch a lot of HD through cable, and the display is crisp. We use the HDMI connector, and haven't used any of the computer/network functions of the monitor, so we can't comment on them. The only minor comment about the display itself is that we use this in a room that is very bright during the day, and very dark at night, so I only wish it had greater range on the low side for its "Backlight" setting.If Toshiba can come up with a design that doesn't require periodic unplugging, and can play a more robust range of DVD media, I could recommend it. As built today, I do not feel the integrated DVD is worth recommending this model.
Bought this external Acomdata 500GB hard drive recently. Windows starts giving me "delayed write failure" errors - not even the 2nd day I owned it. So I Google, find out that one cause of this is bad or loose cabling. I check the drive, and sure enough there is a ton of play on the cable - its loose enough that it can probably move on its own just from vibrations on my desk. I try another cable I had from another drive, and its loose too. The USB connector on the drive is not tight enough. Where is the quality control here? Am going to return it ASAP.
Did not even work when we took it out of the box. We sent it back to the company for refund...NEVER GOT IT!
I found out after the purchase that the router will not function. Since, the company has gone out of business. When entering WAN setup info, your ISP password,and username can not be saved. You will not be connected since there is no longer a web-based management, etc.
The rails are solid, but they're drilled both for a normal installation at an even 1U boundary and also for nonstandard use at a half-U. Unfortunately, the 1U drilling is right at the bend in the "L" (the half-U drilling is in a more sensible spot), and placing any weight at all on the rail applies enough force that the rail torques down into the next lower U, preventing any normal-height equipment from installing there.It looks like the original design of the product included washers for the bolts that might reduce this twisting, but the washers that currently ship with the product are too small to fit the bolt and hence are useless.
First, I did not receive the headphones that I ordered. They came and they were not the style pictured so I don't really know where the fault is with that. However, they were only $5 so I figured I would use them. But I advise that you don't even spend $5 on these. They are extremely uncomfortable, don't stay in your ear, and they are already starting to fall apart and I've had them for about 4 weeks. I recommend checking out a different brand.
The features on the camera are great, it plays friendly with the computer, and so on ... but you can't take it with you and get an evening's worth of pictures. I bring along extra brand new batteries to restock it during shoots, but I never seem to have enough. It is amazing how fast it drains batteries -- it basically made us stop thinking of bringing it along with us for events.I used a cannon digital in the past and it was great, now I bought a replacement cannon for this battery sucker and it too is great. Unfortunately I can't return this HP camera because it is beyond 30 days, but hopefully you will benefit from the warning.
While the sound quality was great and it was easy to use, it will not charge my 5th generation ipod nano. I will be returning it. Any suggestions for an adapter/charger for 5th generation?
We installed these speakers in the ceiling of our shower, and they started rusting in less than a month. The rusting has continued to the point here is a hole now rusted through the speaker cover and we've had them about 8 months.
I have this unit with a 250GB now for over 18 months, here are the reasons why you should not buy it:1. very slow performance2. unit runs very hot3. proprietary format, you will not get your data off it if you take the harddrive out4. does not work under Vista at all (new firmware posted after 10 month of driver unavailability is full of bugs and still does not work)5. worst customer support
Looked great on-screen at Amazon, arrived OK, got it out of the box, AM/SW bandswitch knob lying loose in the box...120v Power adaptor in the box is the wrong one. In NZ we are 240v. You would think someone would check the country of destination. Went out and bought one. Then found that the mini-jack is wired the other way around so had to cut and reverse-wire it.AM/SW bandswitch is intermittent/faulty, may have something to do with the fact that the knob had come off in transit.Finally, the tuning is hopeless - there's so much 'free-play' in the mechanical part of it that it takes pot luck to land exactly on frequency.I feel ripped off, and I wouldn't buy it again. I'm too busy to mess around returning it to Amazon (I can't just 'take it back to the store'!) so I guess I'll just have to live with it.What a shame - especially with the Grundig name attached to it. Clearly brand names don't mean much anymore.Disappointed Kiwi
I don't know which products this works with but I couldn't get it to work with my iTouch
You pay for what you get and you get nothing that works with this device. I bought it and then had to buy a Belkin Soho switch to actually work. I fought with this one trying to get it to work for a month and could not return the product due to the 30 return limit. Don't bother!
This printer is junk! Bzzzz, Brrp, zzzzzzeeeesz . . . noises like that nearly everytime you turn it on as it charges it's cartridges. I also have an HP printer, quiet, always working, never having to make those awful and annoying charging noises.
Right out of the box, this thing doesn't work properly. When I insert a DVD, it sometimes freezes, and can't load the DVD. It usually gets stuck as it's trying to load the main menu of a DVD. I haven't noticed it freezing during actual playback.I've only had this for a few days, so maybe things will get better - but right out of the box, it should at least work, and it doesn't.Be cautious with this - even though it's currently $80, it may not be worth it.
Machine does start and stop when phone is off/on the hook. Hookup and operation is simple and straight forward. Playback speed is slower then recording speed therefore the voice is distorted. This is a two speed machine but the slow speed is not half speed as you would expect. I estimate that the slow speed is about 2/3 the speed of normal speed. This make it difficult to playback on a different machine unless the playback machine has a varible speed adjustment. The Manual states that the highest capacity tape that can be used is 90 minute and on slow speed that is about 1 hour per side.
Took 11 days for Amazon to tell me the unit that was in stock when I purchased it is out of stock for the next 2 months! You don't need a portable hard drive 2 months from now, you need it NOW! I am now needlessly behind in the intended work I purchased the drive to do.Would Amazon wait 11 days to tell my my payment didn't go thru?Seagate GOOD, Amazon BAD!
First off, I'd like to advise not to throw the box away before registering this product. The serial number is on the back of the package and you need it to claim the 2 year warranty registration.I bought this for the TI-Graph Link (Black) for my TI-86. It's an old serial link, which used to work on a Windows XP computer I used to have WITH a working serial port.Now most computers don't have serial ports, so I will have to buy the TI-Graph Link (Silver)Texas Instruments 94327 Ti Graphlink USBa 20+ USD value.Aside from this I don't know what else I can use this devise for. I tried saving the graph link with no success at all.I write this so you don't go making the same mistake. I can't rate the product higher, as my experience was disappointing.
The suede material and Nikon logo look cool but that's as far as it goes. There is minimal padding and no belt loops so you're pretty much stuck with carrying it or having it flop around your neck. There is no room for any accessories (memory cards, filters, etc.) so save your money and get a real case. I ended up with a Lowepro. I'll keep this one but I don't really know why...
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.
I just purchased this printer last night at BestBuy and took it home. When I removed the contents of the box, I noticed that the USB cord was not in there. I read the directions and said that you had to buy the cord separately. I couldn't believe it. So, I went to the store and bought one. This cost me an additional $11. I went home, installed the software and plugged everything in. I printed off a few things and it looked great. Today, I went to use the printer again and the power woudn't turn on! I disconnected then reconnected everything and still no power! I tried several more things and still couldn't turn the power on. Now I have to return it to BestBuy. This was the first and last time I will ever buy anything from HP!!!
It's inexpensive, sturdy and reliable. It will get you out there for the closer car-to-car communication only, but it is not a &#34;performer&#34;. If you want something that will give you any kind of distance, this is not the antenna.
Not worth it. I think the issue is with the lenovo parts they are substandard there is nothing you can do to better it.
The computer products AND virtually all add-ons are ABYSMAL. If you don't believe me, I DARE you to buy any computer product they produce. Some people have success with them, but I don't know who they are. The company that provides software for all my company's employees, (STENOGRAPH) tells every Stenographer: "DO NOT BUY ANY SONY COMPUTER PRODUCTS AND EXPECT THEM TO WORK WITH OUR SOFTWARE". I've been telling our reporters the same thing for years.. STAY AWAY FROM SONY - Or suffer many headaches. You have been warned.
We wanted a 'touch base' lamp but that was not what we received; on/off switch was on the power cord. When lamp was removed from packaging we discovered a hairline crack in the shade. We returned the product.
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.
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!!!
I don't normally purchase the ESP plan when I purchase electronics, but for some unknown reason I did with my RP56. Glad I did. This will be the second time I've had to bring it back. HO2 error this time, was HO6 last. It's also had episodes where it's refused to read a DVD on one day, then it's fine with it the next. No the DVD was in perfect condition.Works great, but only when it works.
I have two of these and woe is me! When the display on my 17-yr-old Sony Dream Machine quit working right, my husband and I bought two of these (one for our room and one for our son's) because they were all we could find in the local stores. Unfortunately none of us can make them work right (probably should say "work they way we want them to"). The CD alarm starts over in the same place every morning, no matter how long you allowed it to play the previous day. Yippee, your own personal GROUND HOG DAY. My husband (an engineer) can never figure out how to turn it off versus hit the snooze in the morning, so every morning we don't know whether we're going to be late for work. And the FM reception is not good. I prefer to wake up to WUOM in the morning, but this radio can't detect it, even though every other radio in the house and cars can (it's a college station located about 30 miles away and otherwise detectable for many counties around). I have HAD IT with these pieces of trash! Today I went onto Amazon and ordered a new Dream Machine.
The first time I tried to transfer data it stalled after more than an hour and and I had to cancel. The on-screen display says if you stop it none of your files will be saved and you'll have to start all over, so that's what I did, although the second time I selected specific folders rather than the all folders and settings. It did work. But then I discovered numerous duplicate files on the new computer--in some cases 3 or 4 copies, from pictures to music to documents, with no rhyme or reason. Far too many to delete manually so I am now having to download a program to delete the duplicates. Very frustrating and time consuming!
My Philips DVD793CH 5 Disc DVD Player stopped working within a year after I had purchased it. Comes up with a &quot;NO DISC&quot; error and refuses to play discs. Only live customer service personnel you can talk to is a service center in Jamaica - very rude and arrogant !!! No response to letters written to a Philips PO Box address in Miami FL. Used to think Philips was a good company - don't think so anymore. I will NEVER ever buy a PHILIPS product again.
The pieces of this kit work well -especially the cloth and liquid. Unfortuantesly it did not come with the case as advertised and seller thought I should contact the manufacturer to get it. I did get a refund.I was lookjing for a kit to take hiking in the mountians..
I thought I would be immune to the poor reviews on Philips warranty service -- after all, how many times do you hear of new TV's needing service. How wrong I was. After 15 minutes of operation there was a loud electrical pop and white smoke came billowing out of the TV (later diagonosed as a blown power supply board). After three frustating weeks of Philips buracracy, lack of returned phone calls/emails to the repair shop, and a repair process that maximized the amount of time and run-around involved, Amazon came to the rescue and replaced the defective unit. I would seriously reconsider the purchase of this product due to the quality problem I experienced and what may happen to you if it goes bad!
FM transmission stations don't hold well, especially in the city. Have to change settings often even over short driving distances.
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.
It jams, it wastes, and it prints when it wants. ALL in One is none for all. Get something else. Get a fine affordable laser printer if it is for documents only, if you want something better. Avoid the all in ones. None work. Unless you move into the $500 mark.
I thought I was getting a quality product. Not only did I get a substandard product, but I also realized I bought it from a substandard company. I bought this unit in December and the DVD play quit after 110 days. Guess what, the warranty was for 90 days. Philips had nothing good to say other than send it in and I will be charged for a replacement unit which was darn near what I paid for this POS. No thanks, I will just chalk this up as a lesson learned and know better than to buy any more of their products.
Please read this review depending on your IQ rating1-100This is the MP3 Player especially designed for you! It is NOT compatible with ANY music service except iTunes and so you have only 1 choice! Perfect if you don't know what you are doing! Even if you do BUY music from iTunes, NOTHING besides iTunes can play it! It leaves no space for modifications! Perfect for people like you! :)101-200I'm glad that there are still people will intelligence. As I already know, you are NOT planning on buying this iPod for yourself but for someone else. This does make a very good gift for the previous type of people mentioned. Do be careful, if you are going to give this as a gift, make sure you buy an iTunes gift certificate to go along with it.Review for ALL people:Sound (6/10) - Crisp treble and bass. No custom equalizer and no sound shift when you are sick and have hearing imbalances. No 3D surround sound or anything of that nature. Low noise produced.Battery Life (1/10) - Battery lasts 4 Hours of use without navigating through songs. The battery life stated by Apple is complete bogus! Lasts 2 Hours time with photo viewing and flipping through music.Looks (8/10) - Looks very nice and symbolizes simplicity. However, there is a little too much simplicity.Ease of use (4/10) - Not exactly easy to use and lacks many needed controlsOverall - 4.75/10Use if you are not so smart
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 is worst ever headphones. you may not get clear sound even 1 meter from a base. I bought Sennheiser in a same price range and it is much better.
does not sound great , and does not put out the same volume as the other mike I have ..
Nice aesthetic design and all that, but what's not at all clear upfront is that this Belkin hub only supports up to Firewire 400. Who uses that any more if they don't have to? And know that if you're using this for anything but a MacMini you'll have to purchase new cables (Firewire 6-pin (400) and USB) because the cables provided with the hub are so short as to not reach anything except a MacMini sitting directly on top of the hub. The new cables will end up costing you more than what you just paid for the hub. So the problem is not with the information provided BEFORE the sale, but with the information NOT provided.
I also thought this was an excellent player from the write up. What a mistake.I had to return the first unit after two long distance phone calls to their technical support (no 800 number). The first unit would lock up randomly. It also stuttered and skipped during playback of some tracks. It would stop before finishing tracks, start a track, and then skip randomly to another track.I returned that unit for a second one. The second one still skips, stutters, and stops on some tracks. Then, after only a few hours of trying to get the thing to work properly, the on/off switch failed. I can no longer turn the unit on. Back to the retailer with this one and I won't be trying another one.Also, the unit requires Real Jukebox and will not work with Windows XP Media Player. This forces me to add another piece of software that I don't need or want onto my system.This could be a good product if they ever get the bugs out it. It looks like another case of too soon to market with an untested product or some really poor quality control.
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 have a Bose Acoustic Wave which I purchased for $500 two years ago and was looking for something of similar quality for a gift but did not want to spend that much this time. I purchased and have listened to the Cambridge Soundworks 740 and it seems to me to be in no way inferior to the Bose and is almost 30% less expensive. It also does not have the disadvantage of being totally without manual controls and operable only with the remote. I do not know how long either will last without problems but based on sound quality, design and price, I recomnend the Cambridge.
The big issue with these is that neither the US or EU plus will stay in. They simply fall out due to lack of friction. Maybe this a result of trying to accept too many different plugs or the hard plastic it's made of. Whatever reason, this is a very frustrating product. I'm going to "donate" mine to this UK hotel when done with them.
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.
Let me start out by saying that I'm an HP-certified printer tech, and I generally really like HP's printers. The HP LJ 8550n has excellent print quality, reasonable print speeds, and a high capacity for upgrade. Unfortunately, it's also a constant problem. Even lovingly maintained, this printer is a royal pain in the pocketbook. In the course of 6mo, I've had to replace 1 formatter ($1500), 1 duplexer ($200), 3 transfer kits ($300), and countless other parts that shouldn't be replaced that often. Take the advice of an HP guy and avoid this money pit. HP has many other printers which are far superior to this monster.
Good product, neat, small, useful. TERRIBLE HORRIBLE tech support. Long waits while techie looks up the simplest of questions. They're totally unprepared for the job. And I was given simply incorrect information which I had to wade through with more calls even to find out it was incorrect. If you're not a natural techie, expect a horrible experience with their tech support.
I was looking for a bargain FM transmitter, and I regret this purchase. Evidently the seller also knows how bad it is as they refuse to reply to my e-mail asking why the thing won't even work. The device is shoddily made and will look close to broken the minute you take it out of the package. Its ability to transmit a station is so poor, I would actually label this product as a Static Noise Transmitter. It is so bad, it is unusable, even if you have a decent amount of tech savvy or are willing to really try hard to position it so that you can get a clear station... for like 10 seconds (tops). Awful purchase.
First, I was surpriesed of how big the player is.But it still can fit on my TV stand. The height is a bit to long though.I hooked up with Onkyo TX805 and it sounds amazing. Also it has good features as blue light on when the Cd is playing, random play, track selection and so on.I bought this because my Philips DVD (Upscaling and Region free) has a major fault playing CDs which is it makes a small noise when playing CDS.But this Onkyo CD changer can contains 6 CDs and sounds great so I am happy to have this.After using it for a couple of months, it begins to avoid playing a lot of CDs.Lense problem starts.
They may eventually turn up but this would not work with my Windows 7 PC. I tried internet searches but ended up in dead ends. Especially when there are cheaper cards with driver support, go find another card.
This may be a good charger but the deceptive representation of the product overshadowed everything else about it for me. There is a customer image that shows the charger with both a cover and an AC adapter. That is not a picture of this product . In fact, the exact same picture is used to represent the Digipower DPS-5000 1 Hour AA/AAA Rechargeable Battery Kit. How can the same exact picture be used to describe two different products? Amazon should correct the obvious problem created when someone either knowingly or unknowingly uploads a photo that misrepresents a product. It would save the trouble of customers' having to return the product and the cost of Amazon's dealing with returned open packages (I couldn't be sure of the lack of the above two items without opening the package). I guess, if you know about the false photo and like the charger, it could get a higher rating. This review mainly is about the false "packaging" by Amazon. The features that the product was misrepresented as possessing (through the photo) were exactly those that I was looking for.
I was very excited at this find, but quickly became very disappointed. I was unable to install it with neither the enclosed software, nor a manual Windows install, because it did not detect a required MMX CPU. The price is right, but only if it's useable. The 1-800 Technical support line charges $7.00 / call incident -- as much as the modem costs itself.
I was first worried when I installed the unit and it required my to install and run some server management software on my local computer. To me, the whole point of a network print server is to get something that is standalone and autonomous. The product often hangs and requires a reboot (unplug and plug.) When it does choose to work it is much slower than my last print server. I am thinking about ditching this product and buying the Linksys EPSX3 which I wanted in the first place, except its much more expensive.
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.
Paid more for product thinking the name brand was the way to go. Wrong!!! This lasted about 3 months then quit. Bought a off brand and still going strong.
The poor review score because of software it died in less than a year.The remote control unit is the perfect design. Good placement of buttons, nice touch, intuitive design. Sturdy unit for 10 months of mid-moderate use. Then the screen went haywire. The screen is unreadable. None of the buttons work either. I didn't sit on it or anything; one day it was just fried.Until yesterday when the screen died my biggest beef had been with the software. Indeed, it controls everything in the Living Room AND Bedroom. But not without much irritation during the programming stage. Navigation within the remote control unit does not suit navigation within the online programming software. Remote commands learned in one Device may not be accessible in another Device, which isn't a big deal when you actually have the manufacturer's remote, but if you've lost your original remote, it's needlessly complicated, and maybe impossible.I didn't use to be fond of the online aspect... you have to be online to update your Remote. But Logitech upgrades its software all the time, so having it online like that is actually good. The software HAS IMPROVED over the past 10 months. The unit, however, is done for. I'll try again with a newer model.Buy the unit, but get the EXTENDED WARRANTY when possible.
I recently bought these batteries because i needed new batteries for a flashlight. When the product arrived their was a small white sticker that said, "Not for use in flashlights". The description that Amazon has does not say that. Considering it would cost more to ship back than i paid for them i decided to try it. I only have turned my flashlight on for a few seconds at a time, but so far it is still bright. I don't know why they the new packaging said "not for use in flashlights".
It doesnt work on Vista? so it was designed to work on XP a 10 yr old OS? they mention no website on the product packaging. I found it and it has zero info or support. This chinese junk no one in the world would buy, except US. Stay away from any gearhead products.
This product started off good. Then after about 2 months it just stopped working. No sound. Called the manufacture - no response plus they are in Austrailia so they just put you on hold hoping that you will just hang up. Emails - NOTHING!! Amazon was cool enough to give me a replacement and guess what - 2 months later BROKEN! Tell I am a little upset - so now there is nothing more Amazon can do and I am stuck with a $500 paperweight! Go with the Kicker for Zune - sounds just as good, half the price and you know Kicker is not going anywhere
Zune would not install on my two Windows XP 2002 Media Center computers claims I need media Center 2005. This is a load because it claims to run on the lesser XP home 2002. Would not load on either XP home computer just gives a blank install error every time you try to install. Rebooting no use. Upgrade to mediaplayer 11 no use. Call support you can expect 30 minutes wasted talking to a thick tongued person who will then ask you to reboot and try to run the exact same install from the internet so you get the same error only SLOWER then they will drop your call because they dont like it when telling you to reboot doesnt fix your problem.Very very very poor software - product looks wonderful but I expect it was the whole invasive DRM iPodness they were shooting for that made them refuse to simply give you USB DISK DRIVE interface to load files onto and steer everyone into THEIR mangled "lets assume everyone cannot manage files" idiot-proof Wario world media interface with the whole Big Brother thing.- This is making the PSP look pretty darn good except for the diskspace!
These headphones are a gimmick, they are not for people looking for a quality set of headphones. Within 3 months the batteries exploded within 4 months the headset started to rattle and sound nasty. These are not for people who enjoy quality music. They sound weak, the bass doesn't exist the only 'bass' like feature is a vibrating wheel inside the headset...complete garbage
I bought this in the hope of setting up a fast network, but this is one worthless piece from Netgear. The router is totally incapable of holding a connection up to both wired and wireless connections on the network. I have v2 HW, and have tried 3 different firmwares. I am convinced that the only people who are happy with this one are the ones that turn their computer off after reuse. If you plan on leaving computers on forget this one.Netgear's service is even worse. They finally agreed that this is a problem with the router, and that its not a first or uncommon thing for the router. The WGT634U is equally bad. The problems seem to stem from 108Mbps not being a stable standard yet. I would get a 54G router for now, and revisit 108 in a year or so when such issues may just be behind. For now I am returning this and if Netgear does not agree to give me another product in return or my money back, i am never coming back to their products again either.
This is becoming an annoying habit - buying and returning annoying products for the Nano 1g.This thing is a tangled web of woe and despair - bulky, unattractive, and functionally not good in terms of accessing the iPod's wheel through the plastic.The arm band is a piece of junk. The belt clip is OK but obviously cannot be removed as stated. It is, however, a HUGE clip and will raise it off your arm by at least an inch.The best band I have found so far is the Belkin F8Z153-KG, but it only works for the 2g, alas. Almost nice enough to make me want to buy the 2g. Or say to heck with them all and let my 1G get some dings and scratches. Or better yet, buy generic mp3 players instead of this Apple hegemony.(Returning this item.)
I purchased this product in June. The product I received did not look like the picture nor did it have Antec listed anywhere on the product. Despite my questions regarding its authenticity I installed it in my PC below the graphics card (which had been overheating during Bad Company 2). It worked great until October. At this time it started making a loud grinding noise when operating. I removed and inspected it and found when I turned the fan by hand it still made the grinding noise. I'm assuming it's an issue with the fan's bearings. Again, I would like to point out that I'm not sure I received the correct fan.
While this bag works great as a storage device (customizable compartments and plenty of room for a number of accessories) it should NOT be considered for use as a backpack. The straps and the bag itself are poorly designed with regards to comfort while using as a "backpack". The straps are nothing to write home about, but worse still are the inside components of the bag that, when carried as a backpack, create pressure points throughout the back of the bag and cause discomfort over even the shortest distances.If you simply need a gear bag, this will work great. If you plan on carrying your gear on your back, look for a different pack.
Yeah, this worked great for about 12 hours. Then I was getting the re-insert card error. My PSP reads the card about 40% of the time, and even then I get serious lag when trying to play MP3's and Video. If you have a Sony Camera, probably a great card, but its awful when dealing with the Sony PSP.
I tested these batteries after buying two of them and the Thermistor that should be giving the charger the battery temperature for safety has been replaced with a ~10k resistor.(Check your packs yourself, touch a multimeter set to measure ohms to the - and the T terminals, it should be 15k if the battery is freezing and down to 5k if the battery is hot)I consider this hazardous. I do not recommend these to anyone.(The grip however is probably fine, this review is simply about the batteries)
CONCLUSION: I did return the item to the seller (much cheaper than Amazon), but bought through Amazon.com. I did pay for the shipping, close to $7 us.==============================================================Well, I bought this unit because of all the great reviews here BUT, as the title of the post states it, no matter how much I tried, even forced the connector in the Belkin unit to connect to my Zune 120 ,(even to the point that I might have run the risk of damaging my Zune's connector) The connectors simply did not line up with each other.I was surprised of this because I did not see anything related to this problem in these reviews...Does anyone here had the same problem? Please help.
The microphone broke the 1st time I used it when trying to adjust it. It's very delicate and not very sturdy.
this is the worst printer i have come across.the scanner is not bad but printing with it is a nightmare.i can just about manage 10 pages without having to change the cartridge, and that's if it registers what i need printing.buy anything else but this printer
We ordered the ipod-mini directly from Apple. Caution! They don't have all the bugs worked out of it. It freezes up and requires the user to either plug it in and reset it or reload its software which erases all the songs you have downloaded on to it. We have had to do this twice and its very time consuming. Then the menu screen became unstable, it scrolled non-stop. Finally, the menu screeg quit working altogether. Iin a few days it quit working altogether. For a new product, not very good. We have had it less than a month. My advice, wait and let them get the bugs out of it. Apple customer service was less than customer friendly.
I've probably used this thing for 10 minutes in all the time I've had it and spent hours trying to get it working.Don't bother wasting your money.First, it didn't power up at all. then, it powered up but the pc no longer recognized it. I finally got it all working AND charged up the battery, upgraded the firmware, etc. Unplugged it to listen to it and what do you know? None of the buttons are reponding. It looks like it's cycling through the songs but can't hear anything. Now it doesn't get recognized by the pc OR the power adaptor. Nice. Pushing the reset button does nothing.If you do buy this, make sure you start TRYING to use it right away so you can get your money back. I waited too long til the warranty was over.I spend my whole day dealing with computer problems. This was supposed to be a "relaxation device" for me!!!! :)Just posting this as a warning - take a look at all the people who have problems with this. I'm buying an Ipod.
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 radio/CD player about three months ago. It's barely been used and already the CD player has given out. At least the radio still works - but oh, I forgot - you can't easily tune to a station you like because this player has no radio dial.If you have the cash to throw away on vague pieces of trash then by all means, buy yourself a dozen of these. As for me, I am "going greener" and throwing mine into the recycle bin.I do not at all suggest even contemplating the purchase of this item.
The price offered through Amazon by Bargaincell is nonsense. Price is shown as $2.09, with $2.89 shipping. I tried to order three, and they wanted to apply the $2.89 separately to each item. The actual price is $4.98 for each adapter.
It took almost one month to get this shit. They shipped it from China to USA! Whats the point of waiting for so long for just a cable? Don't waste ur money on this. The reason I bought it coz I think it can be delivered within one week. Also, the length of this is too short. I have a 52 inch projection TV, thus it's barely fit into it. That makes me crazy.
I would rate this item 4 stars. However, one reason I purchased this hard drive was because of its 5 year warranty.When it arrived, the box said one year warranty. Checking with Seagate verified it was one year.I also purchased this item from the local Bestbuy for $75. Their computers said it was a 5 year warranty also. Upon checking with the Seagate warranty verification website, it would not take the PN that was on the hard drive. The box it came in had a different PN and that one was acceptable to Seagate. So, if you buy this hard drive, keep the PN on the box just in case your hard drive goes out within the year.
I just want to emphasize for those of you who are considering buying this unit, the DVD+R discs will never work in any brand of DVD player. Period. So if that's a consideration for you, don't buy this unit.DVD-Rs, which can be recorded in Panasonic E30, HS2 and Toshiba RD-X2 units, can be played in *most* DVD players (more likely to work in newer units rather than older machines).
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.
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 ordered a Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2 Magic Gate 4GB for my Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 Camera and a Memory StickDUO Adapter. I have made numerous attempts to get the stick to work with no success. If you have any suggestions to get the stick to work you may call me at 706-561-7901 or e-mail me at fkscott13@att.net. Thank you. F. Kenneth Scott
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 bought the PowerJolt to charge both my iTrip (Nano 2g version) and my Razr. Unfortunately, it will not charge the Razr even though it too has a mini usb.The 2 star rating is due to a high pitched buzz that plays along with my music whenever it is plugged in. It's almost unnoticeable, but once you do notice it, it is impossible to not hear.
This thing has skipped on every single dvd we've tried to play in it. Not just a skip here and there, but lots of skips, lags, frozen screens, even the cc gets all messed up. It makes this crazy clicking sound when it's messing up, too. Not through the whole movie, but like I said before, EVERY movie-even Dora, which is only 25 mins long and brand spankin' new...not one has played all the way through.It is usually sitting on my nightstand not being moved or touched, too. I'm not running around doing hurdles in the backyard, making it skip...I'm gonna swap it for another one and give it the benefit of the doubt...maybe I got a bad egg.I'll update afterwards.
All the UHF stations come in clear as a bell, but the VHF reception is quite lousy. No matter where I place the unit (even placed it on my patio to test) I can't get a good picture at all on any VHF station, and the NBC channel hardly comes in at all, despite living less than 15 miles from the station. An ok antenna, but not worth the price tag. I'll probably end up returning it and buying a different brand. I still wont subscribe to cable though!
The problem that I had was not with the printer-it worked just fine. It was the operating software that caused me the most trouble. It would only install about 75% and then it just stopped. I could not return the printer because there was nothing wrong with it. I had no choice but to give it away and take the $75 lose.Incedently, my friend had no trouble at all. It installed perfectly on her computer and worked great ever after. I also found that I could not completly uninstall the software from my computer and then try to reinstall again. I got noware with that.To be perfectly fair though, I would like to say that I have used HP printers for the past 10 years and found them to be very reliable. That was the main reason why I bought this one. Oh well, you live and learn.Milton Wright
I bought this card reader to use with my laptop so I wouldn't have a USB reader hang off the side, just waiting to get broken off. To my disappointment, this reader is incredibly slow. Slow enough to make it not worth the money, no matter how little it costs.Here's some specs on my analysis:* Test was performed with a Dell Latitude D630 w/ Intel Core2Duo Laptop* Memory card used was a Sandisk Extreme III 8GB Compact Flash* Transfer of thirty-six (36) 10.2 megapixel images (~4MB each), total size of ~160MB** From D630 to Extreme III CF card via PCMCIA, the transfer took approx 5 minutes** From Extreme III CF card to D630 via PCMCIA, the transfer took approx 4 minutes** From D630 to Extreme III CF card via generic USB 2.0 reader, the transfer took approx 20 seconds** From Extreme III CF card to D630 via generic USB 2.0 reader, the transfer took approx 20 secondsJust consider, this was only 36 photos (~160MB total). If I travel with my laptop and take hundred or thousands of photos and needs to backup or download them, I would most definitely need to bring my power supply. And when you travel, bringing more stuff to weigh you down is the last thing you want to do.So, with results like these, its clear why I'm in the process of returning this item. I hope you all think twice before ordering this reader.
Beware - this vendor does NOT include the original Sony extension cord. His has the much smaller male plug, (guess that's the 2.5mm label, as if I knew what that meant) along with a control that does nothing.
this is unbelievable, i got this HDMI cable only for 1 month and a half and it does not work anymore. During the time that it did work, it often black out at times! i DO NOT recommend this to anyone, this is a unreliable cable!
I received a poor copy of the 300mm f/4 from Amazon.com. Unsharp at all apertures, and a ton of chromatic aberrations, even at f/8. Obviously there was something wrong with the optics. Could have been a bad copy from Canon, could have been Amazon's terrible packaging. Either way, it cost me $30 to insure/ship/return the faulty lens to Amazon!
Ordered this item to be used the day I open. When I opened it, it was the wrong item! It was a male to females head phone splitter.
At frist i like to say never buy this bagbe careful this bag its not safe for you stuffnot for rain timesthe constrution materials quality are very bad !
I purchased a Nyko iBoost Battery Pack for an iPod mini back in December and it started failing within two months of purchase. After six months it failed to hold a charge. I notified Amazon about this and they also could not back up the product with a replacement or partial refund. Do not buy this product as there is no guarantee, either from Amazon or the manufacturer. I suggest buying an external pack (i.e. Belkin) in which the batteries are separate and can be easily charged and replaced. Chalk it up to a painful lesson learned about buying things like this from Amazon.
Sony BDP-S1 lacks the video processing of the newer model BR players. I've been watching standard DVD's and BR DVD's wondering what the heck happened to the picture compared to the BDP-S300. I was on the Sony site checking out the difference between the three available models. It turns out the 300 and 301 have a circuit called 24P True Cinema and the S1 doesn't. It not only makes a big difference in standard DVD's but also makes BR DVD's picture better as well. I'm not ooing and awing with the picture from the very expensive BDP-S1, but it does get coo dose for its beauty and construction.The BDP-S1 also lacks "x.v. color" so if you have a newer TV with HDMI 1.3 "the color space has been greatly expanded. 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV signals will now be faithfully reproduced "The advanced circitry isn't just nerd stuff spliting hairs. It realy makes a diffrence if you purchased a newer HDTV.Why can't Sony get its act together and sell an updated version of the BDP-S1? OK, they droped the price on the BDP-S1 but you won't like the picture if you have used one of the 2nd generation Sony BR DVD player.
Had this router for about 8 months. After the 4th month it started to drop both PC and Laptop from internet connection. On average it had to be rebooted once / twice a week. I could not understand costumer service department because they barely speak English. Finally just threw it away to get rid of all the time and problems it caused. I would not suggest this product to anyone......
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.
It does in fact play mp3 pretty well, and is pretty neat.However, it is a horrible cd player. Why? Well, my main beef with it is that if you play a cd, there is a slight pause between tracks. Many cds have songs which flow from one track into the next track, and in fact, most of my cds are like that, being a fan of dance music (and a DJ). But that doesn't happen with this cd player, as you get a half-second pause between tracks.If you're listening to a mix cd, this is quite jarring. As all my cds (just about) are either mix cds, or stuff like Pink Floyd or the Moody Blues (which have tracks together), this player is completely worthless.It also doesn't let you fast forward or back, because again, it plays track by track, not the whole disc.It's also pretty loud when it changes discs, which is generally not a good sign of a long life...
I had the same bad experience as others- was looking for a simple PDA and got the Zire but after using it less than a dozen times it just broke. Poof. Nothing.
My sons bought this headset for me for Christmas. Too bad the headset was dead on arrival. Never got a chance to experience the USB powered force feedback.Edimensional has yet to respond to my inquiries for support or an RMA. Don't waste your time with this inferior product.
One of the advertised features of this graphics card is it's ability to pass audio through a DVI/HDMI cable adaptor supplied by ATI Radeon and on to your HDMI compatible Monitor.I bought this particular graphics adaptor specifically for that audio pass through capability.However, the product as shipped from TigerDirect does NOT contain the DVI/HDMI adaptor. On the outside of the box received from TigerDirect, the table that lists contents of the box had the line referencing the DVI/HDMI adaptor manually crossed out with a marking pen.I did purchase a "standard" 19pin DVI to 19 pin HDMI adaptor at a local electronics shop, but this standard adaptor does not work. I suspect the adaptor supplied by ATI is not a standard adpator, therefore you would need to get that adaptor direct from ATI at who knows what cost.TigerDirect has not yet responded to my request that they send me the adaptor. I'll update this review when I get a response, but in the meantime I would advise any buyer who expects to use audio directly from this card should not buy it from TigerDirect and probably not from HIS (Hightech Information Systems.)Since the line item of the adaptor was crossed out under the shrink wrap, I assume it was HIS who removed the adaptor. However, I hold TigerDirect responsible for shipping incomplete product.***************2 months later: The vendor, TigerDirect, did send a generic adaptor, even though I told them a generic adaptor would not work. Sure enough, it didn't.The builder, Hightech Information Systems, never responded to my inquiries about the missing adaptor.The original designer, ATI/Radeon did send (for $29) the proprietary adaptor that allows transmission of audio over the HDMI connection.Setting up the adaptor to drive a 1920x1080p Samsung LCD TV does require the very latest Catalyst driver software, which is probably NOT what you will receive in the box. Do not install whatever is delivered with your board - go first to the ATI/AMD website and download the latest, because uninstalling the old version is time consuming and imperfect.Having done all that, although the display of movies and video's is OK, I'm still not satisfied with the quality of text displayed on the screen, and I suspect that some fine-tuning is required. However, interfacing from a PC to an HDTV display is still an arcane subject with very little standardization in the industry of details between manufacturers and models. Tools like "Entech Powerstrip" exist to manipulate the fine details, but you really need to know what you are doing to make it work right.Most people will be satisfied with the video/movie/television display that modern Radeon drivers can send to a big screen 1080p HDTV TV, using the standard ATI Catalyst driver settings and the ATI "special" DVI to HDMI converter. However, if you want a big-screen display of web pages, word processing, stock charts and other text heavy applications, you will probably want to call in a professional who can supply you with an integrated solution from start to finish.If you want to drive video AND audio to an HDTV through the HDMI cable, make sure that the proprietery DVI/HDMI adaptor is in the box when you receive it, or confirm with the vendor that it's in the box before shipment. Most vendors will have no idea of the difference between the proprietary ATI adaptor and a standard adaptor.
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 purchased this to use with my Xbox 360 and I had quite a bit of ghosting in texts. It also made a lot of areas blurry where they're usually sharp.
Software does not work with Mac OSX. Hopefully there is a download on the Nike-Philips wesite.
Wow! A Cd that plays music, uhh and only music. It is rumoured (but I confirm it) If you put a music-only cd into a music-only cd burner then force the drive open, put a cheap blank cd in. It doesn't complain, and does the job. Buy the Memorex, they're cheap and do the job. Whats all this about 'sound quality' Its digital? Get a new cd player. And scratch-resistant? Just don't use it as a drinks coaster, put-it-back-in-the-box! For people stuck with a music-cd burner forced to pay rediculous Cd prices, swap it for a Pc burner.
I purchased one of these from another retailer (sorry Amazon), and returned it 30 days later.After 28 days it developed a disturbing habit of &#8220;freezing up&#8221; after an hour or so of playback. The only recourse at this point was to turn off the machine (directly at the unit), only to have it freeze again after a few more minutes of playback.I was sure the first time there was a problem with the DVD I was playing. However replaying a DVD that had successfully completed some days before turned up the same problem.When it worked correctly, I found the playback quality acceptable. This was used only as a 2nd DVD player for a 20-inch TV with no extra speakers, so picture and sound quality weren&#8217;t that important.The on off switch is awkward. This unit seems to be designed for the European market. Consumers there insist on an actual &#8220;mains&#8221; switch that allows them to shut of an electronic component completely, rendering the remote control useless. Yes, it goes into &#8220;standby&#8221; when &#8220;turned off&#8221; using the remote, but if you ever shut it off directly at the unit, it&#8217;s dead until turned back on from that location. A minor point I was willing to overlook, if it weren&#8217;t for the playback failure.It does have one feature that my primary DVD home theatre system does not: it remembers the last position played for the past 5 DVDs. Very useful if you stop watching before the end; it prompts you to resume where you left off when next you turn it back on.
Product shipped at the last minute, arrived at the last date in the window. Not late. Optical cables are simple, this one is sub par. One end is malformed, but passes digital signals. Not reliable at staying in optical port. Do not recommend this provider.
Before I get into the negatives, I will point out the one plus feature. It has an in-line mic mute and volume control. I think all headsets should have these and is one of the reasons I bought this.I find this headset bulky, heavy, and uncomfortable. Because the earpieces do not fit over the ear but on top, they bend my ears back which becomes very uncomfortable in a short period of time.I expected better sound quality. When listening to music, the sound quality is poor.A minor point but at this price I expected a case and there is none.
I have Win 7, 64bit computer. This product did not work with my PC. The USB device drivers never seemed to work with device.
I am sure it is a good product. I like to listen to the police and fire calls. Now if I could just find someone to set it up so I can use it.I have read the book and tried to follow the directions. At this time I am very frustrated and disappointed. Spend my money and time but have nothing I can get any use out of. Maybe some day I can find someone to set the radio up.
These are advertised as sport headphones, but are a horrible design if you plan to use them for anything athletic (and they're pretty bad even if you don't).The earbuds seem to be of high quality. The problem is that the loop of plastic that connects the two earbuds is way to long for the average user (and I'm a 200 pound guy). Instead of going around the back of the head, the loop hangs halfway down the neck, which means any neck movement you make will cause the ear buds to move inside of your ear canal. First, this makes an annoying, loud, rustling sound with every step you jog. Second, this is going to start iritating your skin at some point. I only got halfway down the block before I gave up and turned around.For those of you already stuck with these pieces of garbage, you might try wearing them upside down (so that they loop over your ears). The ear bud angle isn't quite right, but it sort of works....
As this is an older product which has already been extensively reviewed and updated in model by its manufacturer, I won't belabor the points made by others. I'd mainly like to stress that these (and I'm assuming subsequent Shure models) are NOT made to withstand exercise during use and are NOT repairable due to their complex electronics.I bought these second-hand but unopened and after an adjustment period to find the correct earbud fittings (vital!!!) settled in for about ten months of satisfying use. Unfortunately, the plastic wire coverings began to stiffen, crack, and eventually fray the wiring inside at about 1 inches from the driver housing. Electrical tape and applications of Shoe Goo were only temporary fixes, but when the wiring split even the most capable repair shops here in Bangkok (they'll skillfully fix most ANYTHING electronic here; little is thrown away)could do nothing. Yes, I did buy these in the U.S., by the way. I settled for a shop rejoining the wires and putting a new, stiffer cover over the line, but this will be good for about 6 months maximum. Exercise sweat is likely what caused the irreversible breakdown, so even every day use will cause cracking where the over-the-ear loop points are with time. A shame; I'd have given this a 2.5 star rating, but when forced to choose I went downward to 2 due to the audaciously high price charged to this day, even on this earlier model. It would get just under the full 5 if this unjustifiable durability wasn't an issue, however.On the positive side, they absolutely do deliver great sound. This is completely and utterly dependent upon finding the snuggest, deepest fitting earbud covers that you can stand for reasonable amounts of time. The replacements I've tried during their "stay of execution" don't even come close. A true pity to find all this out after laying out so much cash for an otherwise great product doomed not to last.
If only I could give this product zero stars. This CD wallet is made of very cheap material. It can hold 500 discs, but the binder clips inside are made of a very hard, brittle plastic which cracks easily under pressure. Once you put more than 200 discs inside, forget about it. It's only a matter of time before the brittle plastic clips crack under pressure. Also, the pages do not hold each disc tightly, so the discs fall out when you turn the page. I ordered a bunch of these and 4 of them were shipped with cracked binder clips and/or a cracked internal frame. I had to pay for shipping to return them for an exchange. Shortly after that, binder clips starting cracking because they can't handle the weight of more than 200 discs. To add insult to injury, one of the CD wallets that I received in exchange for a cracked one had deep gouges in the fake leather. I didn't bother returning it because I'm ditching all of them for something better like CaseLogic. Currently there is no CD wallet that can handle 500 discs without breaking from the weight of the discs.
I bought the DryPod with the rationale that I should be able to use it to swim laps with my iPod 30G Video, given that the manufacturer's website (SKB) cites an independent lab finding that no leaks occurred after submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. They also featured it in their "DryPods sightings" in which it was submerged with underwater breath-holder David Blaine (featured in 'Drowned Alive').At the pool, all was well through 2 laps and half a song (maybe 3 minutes) before my iPod went dead. On inspection, there were probably 2 teaspoons of water inside the "waterproof" DryPod. After I got home, I tested the DryPod (without iPod of course) in the kitchen sink. Water drops still accumulated. (Doh!--why didn't I do this before I swam?) My iPod did not resurrect after several days of attempting to dry it out.So, my iPod is dead, and Apple doesn't warranty damage caused by water. And DryPod also will not cover "payload damage." I've sent my iPod off for resuscitation--if not successful, I'll have to buy a new one.This product may be water resistant, but is not waterproof and should not be used with iPods if submersion may occur.
I purchased this item to replace a simple battery operated mp3 transmitter that I have had for years. The old one transmitted about a half block either direction from the transmitter. This new one did not even make it to the end of my sidewalk...less than 30' from the transmitter.I use these transmitters to simulcast the music from my holiday light displays so the people driving by don't have to get out of their cars to enjoy the show. Ended up returning this one and purchased a Fail-Safe .5W transmitter, yes it was twice the price, but I get a GOOD half mile range out of it with the transmitter inside the house on the ground level. Once the weather improves, the antenna is going on the roof.
Drivers on disk don't work with VISTA. Drivers on ADS website for VISTA don't work. Don't buy this unless you are running XP. Some people have reported that it works on their VISTA machine, but don't take that chance. At least one person got his DVD driver wiped out, so he couldn't reinstall VISTA or its drivers from the drive because the driver for it was hosed!
I bought this drive in January, 2005 and it was trouble from the moment I plugged it in. My computer (Windows 2000) recognized it only intermittently, and it made a disturbing "scraping" noise at times. It clunked along for over a month -- just long enough for me to have placed a sufficient amount of data on the drive. And then it just died, which sounds like a very common occurrence with this drive. Seagate tech support was friendly enough, but by their policy I have to pay to ship their defective product back to them.As an update, I returned my faulty drive and received back a 400gb drive in exchange, which seemed like a reasonable way for Seagate to compensate me for the hassle and expense of returning their defective product to them. Too good to be true, however, as that drive failed too within two months (costing me another $15 to return ship to Seagate).One reviewer who has had a positive experience mentioned the possibility that the newer drives are less faulty. That's certainly possible, but the drive-light color is not an indicator, since my failed drives both had blue drive lights.I am now on my third drive (also a 400gb model) but am having real trouble trusting it. And sadly the one year warranty is about to run out. So here's hoping they have actually ironed out the problems, but after two failures, I am adamant that I'll never buy another Seagate product again.
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.
have had it for a few weeks and glad I brought it great procuct
This CF is not being read by my Canon Digital Rebel XT.
poor user interface. bad picture quality. etc. etc.the camera looks cool, just doesn't work well
I received this item in January, 2009. The radio is noisy. I didn't try the CD player until recently and it doesn't work. I have not tried the cassette player. It is not worth one star!
I have bose 901 for some time. I heard good things about bose 901 before I decide to have a pair for myself. 901 worked ok with stereo era with limited dynamic range and with 2 channel huge output (200w or more) power amps to drive them. Now my Denon 7.1 HDMI receiver does not have main amp inputs to connect bose equalizer to compensate mono tonic nature of bose 901. It is almost torture to use bose 901 without the bose EQ. Modern receivers do not have much more than 140W/ch, using Bose EQ pushes mordern receiver output to its limit to trigger protection circuit. Because bose EQ increase output of low and high end of sound spectrum to compensate for its inefficiency on low and high end sound frequency. My sons hip-hop music with wide dynamic range can trigger my receiver speaker protection circuit on moderate volume levels. It also amplify low frequency rumbling noise on my powered sub woofers.It was good rocking speaker in good old days with good old stereo systems.I am with my new Ohm Walsh speaker which is huge improvement over Bose 901 IMO. My 901 is just collecting dust in the basement.
I was pleased with the monitor's reception and clarity but once the auto shut-off feature turned off the light, any attempt to reactivate the light just results in rapid flickering. I have to unplug the unit and replug the unit to start another 15-minute cycle. I've had the unit for about 2 years (however this problem started shortly after purchasing the item) and I've noticed they do have a more updated model. Perhaps they've fixed this flaw.Another problem I've run into is now that my son is older he is unhappy with only a 15-minute night light. He's 2 and shares a room with his older sister (4) and they both wish the light stayed on through the night.I'm now looking at buying yet another monitor (ugh....after 5 children you'd think I'd have found a monitor that I'm happy with!) this time I'm looking for one with an all-night light or at least one I can turn off when I go to bed.
A salescreep at the BestBuy raved about this stuff. He must haven been promo'd to push this junk. I tried it on three disks. All three now have MORE scratches than when I started! I'm going to guess that the 5-star reviews are from people who have an interest in selling this product.BTW, I've never reviewed an item at Amazon but I was so disappointed by this product (it actually makes things worse!)that I had to chime in.
I have had several of these monitors. I use a two-monitor set-up.-The backlight on the first burned out one month out of warrantee. ViewSonic would not replace the first monitor- fair enough as it was out of warrantee. I purchased a replacement. When it came, the screen was blue, and the color could not be adjusted. ViewSonic sent a replacement which had a green screen, and again, the color could not be adjusted. They were unable to find another VA912b, so they sent a different model to replace it.-Meanwhile, my second monitor, again a VA912b burned out the backlight after less than six months of use.-Beware that the glowing reviews you see for this monitor may not take into account its poor reliability. Should you choose this monitor, be sure to get an extended warrantee! Better yet, do yourself a favor and choose another model or manufacturer.
i know this is now a really old product but the quality was just lacking for me. my phone has better picture...
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.
This might have been a good product, but it was destroyed by Fedex.I would like my money back, please.Sony External USB Floppy Drive (MPF88E/UA/181)
Perhaps I would have had a different experience on a PC, but for the Mac, it's hard even to locate the set-up instructions on the CD. Those instructions are difficult to read and leave out key steps. The customer "service" is that awful, irrelevant and out-sourced. Even though I've set up this router at two other offices before, I have spent hours going in circles this time. I will have to remember to research the quality of support before purchasing electronic devices in the future.
I have always used Logitech corded keyboards and mice, so I got this one thinking it would be a great thing to have. Until one day I went to start my computer and my keys and mouse were not working, I thought it was the computer and I tried a few things until I realized it was the keyboard and mouse, that were not working, I set up another keyboard and called Logitech. They were very nice and helped me out and were able to have me connect the keyboard again but this time connecting it using the USB port instead of the PS/2 port (which I was using...) they are sending me a new keyboard. I am sending the old one back because they said that these keyboards are having connection issues, the mouse was not able to be fixed at all... I am glad I had another Logitech corded mouse that I have been using. But I just ordered a corded mouse and I will try out a Microsoft Corded keyboard. The only thing I will say about this keyboard it has a lot of useful keys and some I could use without, and the keys are a little to hard for my taste but all in all I like Logitech and I hope they can fix this problem they are having with there cordless keyboard combos.
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!
Don't buy it. The cartridges dry up FAST and don't last long at all.
This is the 2nd iTrip I've owned. Neither were stellar in the car. They allow you to interface the ipod into your car stereo, but the quality isn't great. The 2nd one I bought was HORRIBLE. On every bump, there was a terrible bass noise - seemed like it may have been deffective, but I wouldn't buy again. Better off w/cd's or the radio in the car.
I can't rate the product on any features other than what we purchased it for - printing multi-part invoices. If your objective is to fill in pre-printed forms from a software application, forget the LQ-590 - the "top-of-form" setting on the printer will be overwritten by the software. Epson technical support appears to feel "top margin" and "top-of-form" are the same thing.What this means is that if you wish to start printing at a certain spot on the form, it is nearly impossible to do so. We use a business accounting program where all of the forms are created in the application with a default top margin. Normally all that is required when a new dot-matrix printer is purchased is to re-adjust the "top-of-form" position on the printer so it prints correctly. Epson uses the "MicroAdjust" feature for this. Unfortunately, the LQ-590 resets the "top-of-form" position to it's default .333 inch whenever a print job from a software application (even a simple one like Notepad) is received, meaning the only method available to you to adjust the top-of-form position is with the "top margin" setting in the application.The difficulty with this is that if you adjust the top margin position for the LQ-590, other printers on the network also printing this form will no longer print correctly. Worse yet, in our case the top margins are hard coded into the application, and we cannot change them. We had no choice but to return the unit and subsequently purchased an Oki Microline 320 - no problems with it. We also still have a few Epson LQ-570's that work perfectly.
I read all the positive reviews before purchasing this cheap HDMI cable. I hooked up my brand new HD TiVo to our new 32" HD TV. Both the video and audio were glitchy (noise in both) with displaying 720p or 1080i (480p was fine, but who cares). I replaced it with a friends more expensive cable and everything worked perfectly. I will not be buying a Monster cable or anything, but these cables are just to low quality to use.
WILL NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS 7,,,,even with the new driver, but the new driver works with vista, I had to change to my old hard dive with vista 32 so I could use the adaptor,and vista does not have HYPERTERMINAL, Win7 also doesn't have it,So I had to down load puTTy to use as a terminal program to program my cisco router. WHY DOESN'T windows come with a terminal program to replace hyperterminal ??? stupid..If you have WIN 7 DO NOT BUY THIS,, IT WILL NOT WORK ON WINDOWS 7..Good Luck
Connect3D is not a normal company, it is a fraud company. And officially they are out of business, their phones are not answering. You will NEVER get any support from them, they will never honor any commitments. Make a search online "Connect3d rebates" - and you will easily find the story. There is a lawsuit filed against them, do not add your name to the names of people that were already fooled by Connect3d.
I have two of these. Everything was fine until I wanted to upgrade the program. I downloaded the upgrades from Magellan & followed the instructions explicitly on both of them. They both froze up during the upgrade. Apparently they are both trashed. I have emailed Magellan with no response. I will look at other brands from now on. Too much money for them anyway.
Tho the cable is recommended by Western Digital's online manual to provide a more secure connection than the usual SATA data and and power cables, my new Western Digital Caviar GP 500 drive is missing the required legacy ATA power receptacle -- there is just a hole where I assume it used to be on older drives. So the cable is useless. A regular latch-type SATA data cable works fine anyway along with a SATA power cable from the power supply, and is secure enough.
These earphones suck. The suck is good but they just dont stick in your ears. I would not recomend this
I thought I would give KLH a try based on several reviews that this company made good gear. This was a big disappointment. These speakers have nothing - they sound like tin cans. Now you could say you get what you pay for, but I honestly cannot find anything nice to say about them. They have no bass, the midrange is muddy - seems like a few octaves are simply missing, and the highs are loud, but not crisp. The subwoofer is somewhat decent, but its not really 50 watts. It is 25 watts RMS, 50 watt peak. RMS should be the only rating you look at, as it is a more standardized measure of power. I returned mine to the store
Its pretty cheap, but it would do the job for a low watt system.. I just used the RCA cables, and some fittings.
I honestly don't understand how so many people are happy with this tv. Ever since I bought mine, in January 05 (it is now June), I've been trying to get it fixed! Does no one else notice a washed out portion on the top 1/3 of the screen with a big black stripe going through it? I can't even watch it anymore because it is so annoying. I've been thru 3 service places, none being able to fix it, even with the entire tube being replaced, and now I'm awaiting a buyback. Philips blows, people! 6 months to get satisfaction, and still all they'll do is refund my purchase price. They ought to pay my phone bills from the last few months as much as I've been on the phone with them. This sucks!
Please don't waste your money on this camera.It uses a set of batteries about every 5-10 pictures. The docking station is a joke as it only works part of the time and has never charged the camera. It has been back to Kodak but they didn't do anything but put in new batteries and send it back. The few pictures that it does take are good ones but it is not worth the hassle and PLEASE don't depend on this camera to record an important event because I can bet you will be disappointed.
Unfortunately, like many others, I did not read the reviews here before ordering this bicycle mount for my Garmin Vista eTrex HCx. The battery cover for the Garmin eTrex models that use a micro SD memeory card is shaped differently, and this mount does not fit. I notified Amazon and I hope they update their information.
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!
I was robbed. This camera is HIDEOUS! Sure, I know it only cost ..., and the packaging LOOKS nice, but it should be a crime to dupe people into buying this. Let's see, where to begin? I know, how about: 1) The camera is deceptively good-looking. It's light, small and is ergonomically designed. Hmm... so far so good. 2) Although it's light, it feels CHEAP. 3) It IS cheap. Both in price and in quality. Not a good trade-off. 4) The software is lame. 5) (This is the important one) The program would not recognize the camera even though it was all hooked up correctly. Ok, at 320 x whatever, we know the quality is going to be awful, but not this bad. It's not even a good present for a kid if they can't use it. I can think of a lot better things I can do with [my money]! Buy the kids a Playstation game, you'll save ten bucks and they'll probably use it more. At least the game is guaranteed to WORK everytime. Happy Holidays...you've been warned.
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 purchased this to upgrade my current wireless b system to n. nowhere in the specs or on the advertisement does it say that it uses cardbus and not expresscard. i received this product, tried to put it in, didnt fit, returned it. i know the picture is of a cardbus adapter, but i didnt think of it when i ordered it. i just looked at the technical specs. amazon should really update this page to state what it is instead of just notbook adapter.
The product never worked for me...but by the time I realized I had already left the country so I didn't bother returning it. For this I would probably go into a store and testing it out first. I learnt my lesson the hard way...learn from my mistakes.
I returned it because the product was not as described.On my particular surge protector, the plug was not a right angle plug (see product description), it was a straight stick out of the wall plug.The box was retail and direct from Amazon. So Belkin needs to have better quality control.
The good: design is excellent, plugs are evenly spaced, no problems connecting a lot of computer equipmentThe bad: I specifically bought a couple of these because it includes Ethernet protection. Unfortunately, when I connect my Ethernet cables through this surge protector, the signal is attenuated so badly that up to 70% of packets are dropped. I've tried it with multiple different routers, switches and pieces of computer equipment with more or less the same results. Maybe I got a bad manufacturing batch, but if you are looking to use the Ethernet protection I'd advise getting something else.
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!
I found the connection on the battery to be a little off center and would not connect to the radio connections when fully inserted into the radio. If I pulled the battery out an 1/16 inch, the battery connected. I used a screw driver to re-position the battery connection plate. Shouldn't have to do that! We own 8 of these radios and all the batteries work just fine except these new ones. It is too much of a hassle to return these so I just "fixed" them.
The problem with this unit is one of reliability. Phillips has changed its warranty policy from 1 year parts & labor to 1 year parts 90 days labor. Does this tell you they have learned something?This unit worked fine at first but after about 6 mos. began to exhibit reading problems. It doesn't like +R discs. +RW discs are just fine but my experience is after a while it refuses to read the +R discs it has just recorded.After 2 software upgrades from Philips which gave me added features but failed to solve my problem, I had to ship it to City of Industry, CA as Philips no longer maintains its own repair facility. Fortunately the unit was under warranty and I only had to pay for shipping to L.A. Returned repaired after 2 mos. and worked fine for 4 months until same problem recurred. Cannot record to +R disc without encountering "disc error", "disc empty" (just recorded on disc), or "disc contains unknown data". Sometimes the content on the disc can be saved and finalized and sometimes not. I am going to have to buy another +R/+RW unit as I have about 200 blank discs. The same problem recurred, meaning the part they replaced also went defective after a short time meaning the design of this particular part is flawed. There is no use repairing again as the part that replaces defective unit is itself defective. DESIGN FLAW. Possibly newer models have overcome this problem, one can only hope. The only other Mfr. offering +R/+RW recording format is Sony and every Sony product I have ever owned or been familiar with has gone bad before or just after the warranty expired.I liked Phiips for optical disc technology because I had found it to be reliable through CD and DVD player technology, but this unit sucks. Perhaps because it is a 2nd generation machine and bugs in this technology not yet worked out. One can only hope these kinds of problems have been worked out by now in 4th & 5th gen. tech.
Has been a reliable printer. I have needed to clean the heads often to keep from having many lines on my pictures. Big downfall is that, after a while, the pages started printing crooked. Pictures and text aren't very sharp either.
It is a very good equipment, easy to use and sincronize with the Sony Bravia TV LCD, but I received this equipment in bad condition, I am an Amazon's customer for year, and it is the first time I recived the product in not good condition.... Please be carefuly with the packing and transportation you asign.
does not play correctly in some players, skips and some were defective before even adding anything on them. as i said before this used to be a really good company at one time.plus the packaging looks generic.
I have always used Koss headphones, and this one was a mistake. The sound quality is 'OK' --no better or worse that most low-end headphones (i expected more, due to the specs, which is why i bought these). They are very comfortable, and very nice to look at, and have more than enough bass. However the cord is less that 3 feet long, which doesn't even allow me to lean back in my chair at me desk (i plug it into my desk speakers). One other thing i noted, is with very high volumes the sound takes on too much midrange (makes it sound like it's coming out of a cone).
Amazon or "Battery Center" would not let me ship to my P.O. Box. So, for some reason i had to get them to ship two little batteries to my physical address(UPS/FEDEX). I got a confirmation not too long ago saying the batteries had began shipping. Guess how they shipped it? USPS. Now, the batteries will not get to me. This has happened more than once on amazon. I probabaly will not order from this company again. I may let you all know how the batteries are when or if they ever get to me.
I think this camera is the worst camera I've ever seen. It looks metal but it's made from cheap plastic. The flash is terrible and the quality of the picture is horrendous. Do not buy this product.
Most professional photographers have been putting this camera through its paces since its release. MAJOR FOUCUS ISSUES ... AI Servo can't track a static object let alone a moving one. see [...] to review finds. This camera has the potential to be great, but leaves us hollow and wanting.
If you have small ears these are not the headphones for you. The right ear bud would not fit all the way in and kept falling out when I was running.
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 :\
This is my first review on Amazon, I couldnt resist it when I seen these other reviews about this MFC unit, Please do not buy this junk as it will not work,I bought this as a standalone Fax machine because it was on sale, I receive about 1-2 faxes a month, After about three months it would not accept a fax I was expecting as one of the color inks was empty!!!!I only received black faxes.. WTF.. I never even received one color fax and it was empty. I replaced the color cartridge and then about a week later the same thing happened, I had to replace them all and then I got an error message on the screen,I think it was error 41.Brother replaced the unit but within 1 month the replacement (BTW Refurbished replacement) went on the blink, I didnt even bother trying to replace or repair, Went to the landfill and I recomend all other users do the same. Hope this stops someone else from making the same mistake. :)
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.
Since purchase about 8 months ago, this camera has broken twice - both times while on vacation. On first break (after about 3 months), the camera stopped working with little warning. Sent the camera to Minolta and received a working camera about 6 weeks later. Couldn't determine what they did to fix the camera. On second break (after about 6 months), the zoom functionality stopped working. Two breaks in 8 months are enough to give up on Minolta. We're negotiating with Best Buy to trade the camera for a digital camera (of course, we can't return it outright).
The Linux-based Zaurus series is kind of a weird orphan. It lacks the polished side of a Palm OS device, and contrary to what one would think, lacks a lot of the power that Windows CE devices have. Heresy for a Linux zealot, but what can I say- I use what works, which is often Linux, but it isn't a religion for me. The Zaurus series has been pretty sad for me. Hardware wise, it's great- but without decent software, the loaner SL-6000L I have isn't doing much. It's great for surfing the web- but then again, my Sigmarion III handheld PC, with a real keyboard and 800x480 screen, is even better at it. It does ebooks ok, but then again, I can do that fine on my Sony Clie NX70V- and without having to worry about the battery dying. I might be able to use the Z as my one and only PDA if only it had a good notetaking app, but not one has shown up for any Zaurus SL model in the last 4 years. All I want is something that is similar to capabilities in what PocketPC has with the built-in Notes app, and I'd be willing to pay $100 for such an app. Heck, I'd pay $200 for handwriting recognition- the little keyboard and really crappy character recognition do not cut it. Here's to hoping for the Zaurus's (hazy) future!
iPod has set the standard for HD-based MP3 players.It's swank design and ease-of-use are outstanding. It's only negatives are lack of universal interface (u need a firewire card), inability to queue songs "on-the-fly", and the pricetag(!)Oh, and there is that one overriding design flaw. IT'S BATTERY IS NON-REPLACEABLE. The battery is a special lithium-polymer battery tested to last 500 cycles (or charges). So, depending on your mileage, within 1-3 years, the battery on your iPod will be unable to hold a charge: bye-bye portable bliss, hello very expensive paperweight.This is something you should consider before purchasing an iPod. If you go to discussion.info.apple.com and go to the iPod Usage messageboard (you need to register), you'll find alot of disgruntled customers posting their battery-related problems. Also it appears that with the latest firmware, there have been a rash of problems with iPods losing their battery charge when idle.On the bright side, even when the battery goes kaput, you can still use the iPod with AC Adapter, and you can still use it as a portable mass storage device. It is also possible that sometime in the future, Apple may start a battery-replacement plan, though so far they have been hush-hush about the whole issue. Another option is to purchase some kind of 3rd party warranty.
AT FIRST THIS CAMERA LOOKED LIKE THE BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK. COOL LOOK. HIGH RESOLUTION. ALL THE FEATURES I WAS LOOKING FOR. WHEN I OPENED THE BOX I WAS AMAZED AS TO HOW SMALL IT WAS. IT HAS A COOL LOOK AND A COMPACT DESIGN.MY OPNINION CHANGED AFTER JUST 30 MINUTES OF USE WHEN THE CAMERA HEATED UP SO MUCH THAT I COULD HARDLY HOLD ON TO IT. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS COOKING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.I TOOK SOME VIDEO. LOOKED VERY SHARP AND THE RESOLUTION WAS GREAT. DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH THE SOUND. THEN WHEN I TRIED TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING WITH THE VIDEO ON MY COMPUTER I BECAME SO FRUSTRATED THAT I KNEW I WOULD HAVE RETURN THE CAMERA THE NEXT DAY. AFTER YOU TAKE A VIDEO YOU HAVE TO FINALIZE THE DISC BEFORE YOU CAN TRANSFER THE FILE TO THE COMPUTER. OK, FINE....NOT A BIG DEAL, UNLESSS IT TAKES 3 HOURS TO FINALIZE. THEN WHEN IT GETS TO THE COMPUTER THE SOFTWARE THE CAMERA GIVES YOU IS SO HORRIBLE THE FILE BECOME USELESS.IF YOU READ THE MANUAL IT WILL TELL YOU THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE THE PROGRAM PROVIDED TO GET THE VIDEO OFF THE CAMERA AND INTO THE COMPUTER. IF YOU FINALIZE THE DISC AND JUST PUT IT INTO THE CUMPTERS DVD DRIVE YOU CAN EDIT IT FROM THERE. OK, FINE...IF THERE WAS A PROGRAM KNOWN TO MAN THAT CAN EDIT VR FILES. MAN, THIS WAS A FRUSTRATION.FINALLY, AFTER ALL OF THIS THE CAMERA BECAME SO OVER HEATED THAT IT FRIED OUT AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. IF YOU ARE INTO WAISTING YOUR TIME AND MONEY THEN THIS IS THE RIGHT CAMERA FOR YOU.
Very poor way of attaching the temp scale on the dial. Can't ever tell what temp that is being used. Can't recommend this item.
Don't waste your money. I'm experiencing many of the problems mentioned in other reviews, but the main thing is that it has lost synchronization and I have no control over my cursor. Incredibly frustrating.
This is the WORST, WORST, WORST PRINTER EVER - SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON HP! THIS PRINTER HAS NEVER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. Scanner and Fax HAVE NEVER worked properly...print Qeue freezes up - will not print nor will it let you delete the document...the only way to "unfreeze" the print queue is to shut down computer and disconnect the printer several times. The original installation CD was Corrputed - they refused to send me a new one ...tried downloading drivers numerous times...to no avail..spent hours & hours, nothing worked - finally gave up and just used the printer functions...after 2 full days with online tech support, one decent HP tech (the 4th or 5th tech I worked with) FINALLY ADMITTED that the problem was that I had BOTH an HP Camera and HP Printer, and their OWN software WAS NOT COMPATIBLE!!! I was told I could NOT USE both on the same computer - to "get rid" of either the HP camera or the HP printer, as their own software for both was NOT COMPATIBLE. This after a year of hell.They finally agreed to send me a new installation CD after a total of 20 hours online of trying to fix the problem...that was 3 months ago...no CD was sent...(my warranty had run out because I didn't open the box and begin using the printer right away until my former Lexmark printer ran out of ink)...what a mistake...hired my own computer tech try to fix the problem...he was unable to fix it properly ...I have purchased HP printers and computers for 20 years...NEVER NEVER AGAIN. THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS! TO HAVE AN HP CAMERA AND HP PRINTER THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE ON THE SAME COMPUTER IS INSANE...THEY SHOULD RECALL THESE PRODUCTS AND REPLACE!!!!
The contents of the kit were as advertised but the clear plastic containing the 'stuff' was yellowed on arrival. It may have been old inventory. It works OK but... it should include an airbrush. It's good to save some cash but you do get what you pay for with this item!
This CD changer doesnt work well at all. We tried to play random, all discs and it just stops playing after about 5 or 6 songs. We thought it was just a fluke and have tried over and over and it does the same thing. If you are trying to entertain a group of friends with continuous music, it gets very frustrating having to get up and restart the darn thing. If you want something reliable, pass on the Sony. A message to Sony: spend less money on developing the new Playstation and more on making sure your other products function.
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.
Don't buy this item! Bought it last week for Real Estates needs... The unit couldn't even recognize the street I've been living on for about 6 years (Tennessee). Drove the unit around and same status for most streets, even after updating the ICN with StreetST 2005 edition that came with it and after one online udate. Called Navman Cust. Svc. for answers... The Rep told me the unit has been discontinued and can't receive new updates!! So if you need to locate recently developed streets and cities in the US, don't buy this unit!
Sony made a big marketing mistake with this unit. It does not support voice commands, voice tags, voice dialing, or any handsfree calling at all, regardless of what capabilities your phone has. The ONLY handsfree call you can make from the unit is last number redial. All other calls must be placed from the phone as usual, then you must use call transfer to route to the bluetooth unit. This doesn't meet the legal requirements in the states or countries for which it was designed and marketed. It's a big disappointment, and a big waste of money.
As some have said in their reviews the camera dies way too quickly. I don't know whether this was just with my camera but sometimes when I would take pictures the LCD screen would turn green and I would have to turn the camera off and back on again. Even in a lit room the LCD screen would be seemingly dark. The only way I could actually be able to view something so that I know whether or not I am getting a good snapshot of a picture is if I am outside in the bright sunlight. My camera is now broken because somehow the LCD screen has a crack on the inside of it which I don't see how this could have happened seeing as how I never really took my camera anywhere. When I called Polaroid to see if it could be fixed they gave me no information whatsoever. They only repeated back to me the obvious, which was that it was, well of course, cracked on the inside. Luckily I got the camera as Christmas gift though I believe my father only bought it because it was cheap camera.
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.
This camera has all of the options that you would want in a mini-dv camcorder - 32x zoom, camera light, light weight, compact, very user friendly, good battery life, and great ease of use. However, all of these extras do not matter because the recorded video quality is horrible. My five year old Kodak digital camera which has a video record mode as a "bonus" provides better video quality. Panasonic needs to advance pass the video quality of the early 1980's to keep up with the competition - this camera was immediately returned.
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!!!!!!!
Bought this is June 2004. Was never able to hotsync correctly. We use outlook express, not outlook so that is part of the problem. The sales people at the store were no help and did not tell me any of the limitations of this product. The price was what sold me. When I got on the web site I discovered that only more expensive models will allow a conversion to outlook express. With hotsync never working correctly, we never transfered data. OUR MISTAKE!!! The stupid thing resets itself. We lost over 200 addresses, most of them for my husbands' business. Called tech support. Only have a 90 day warrenty, give me a break. Will cost 25 dollars for the phone call and 75 to repair. Now I have paid for it twice. And that is if I understood their broken English correctly! Don't buy this product. Spend your hard earned money on a better product, with a company that stands behind their products.
I was given this frame as a gift and unfortunately it only lasted 4 months. The quality of the resolution was poor and now it will not work at all. I called the manufacturer but was told I must have received a "faulty" one and they only guaranteed it for 90 days.I would not suggest purchasing this item.
I've owned this less than a year and I got a 6A00 error code. Contacted Canon support and followed their instructions. Error did not clear. Now Canon wants to send me a factory refurbished unit that I have to remove parts from my original unit and install in the refurbished unit. This is total BS. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
I just picked this device up from Staples yesterday, April 30, and thought it'd work well for sharing files over my wireless network so I won't have to keep my laptop on its docking station hooked up to the external USB drives. Well, I guess I'll nver know how great this device is because it is not compatible with Vista, that OS that a large portion of new computers have installed on them. After quickly discovering I couldn't even install the software to make the device work, I went to Netgear's website and found 12 pages worth of customer complaints about Netgear's lack of customer service in dealing with customers who have purchased this Netgear doorstop. It seems a driver for Vista is coming out "sometime in the first half of 2007", maybe, if we're lucky. Oh, well, this is going back to Staples tomorrow for a refund.
I bought this clip because it was supposedly bought together as a set according to amazon but it does not even fit my radar detector. They are not even compatible
First off this product is terrible, and that might be giving it a compliment! It can play regular CD's sure! But it skips sometimes for no reason even if its just sitting there. The CD player at times thinks its open and won't read the CD. Other times when it tries to read the CD it will just freeze and you'll have to take the batteries out to power it off. I couldn't believe I bought this item, I thought Creative products were top quality, I guess next time I'll stick with Sony. To top this off I tried directly contacting Creative support through they're website and they didn't help me at all. They just kept leading me in circles and giving me advice on problems I DIDN'T HAVE! This will be the first and last product I buy from Creative, its true when they say first impressions last a lifetime. Well as for Creative, they wouldn't be able to sell me air if I were drowning now. I don't believe this product deserves a rating, I don't believe this product deserves to be on Amazon.com . This product is a shame and a waste of your time and money. Don't buy it, if they sell it for a dollar, don't buy it. If they give it away just use it to prop your uneven table up with, its design is at least good for that.
Truly ugly....earlier designs were sleek and fit well into the hand. This thing is like a rectangular brick....and customer support has deteriorated, where anything beyond how to put a battery in is elevated to level #2, which never responds....the technology is good....buy any of the earlier models....
Celestron makes some of the world's greatest telescopes, but this is not one of them. It's fine for peeking into the neighbor's window across the street or looking at the a large, bright object in the sky like the moon. But for serious stargazing, one shouldn't expect much from this telescope or any telescope in this price range. No telescope in this price range is much good for looking at stars or other faint objects. A really good pair of binoculars for around the same price would probably give you more enjoyment and be more versatile. Just lie on the ground and look through both eyes at the moon or constellations, and then take them to the ballgame the next day. And try to get away from city lights. If you do get binoculars, make sure that the second number is at least 7 times the first number (e.g., get 7x50 binoculars, but not 7x35) and that they have fully multi-coated lenses.
Too much to spend for coasters that don't even look good. Lets not talk about the usage as CDs at all.
after dealing with freezes, freezes, and well... more freezes... I returned my zune to "the non Amazon retailer I bought from".... good news is I got store credit and I figure I'll just wait until I can get the WII or something with the credit.
I bought this because it was supposed to be a higher power port and my old Belkin was shutting down about once a month. Well, the Targus shut down repeatedly in the first :30 minutes I plugged it in. I don't have any high power devices and was using only 5 of the 7 ports...but it continually shut down. i'm sending it back.
I bought this from E--y and ended up with the same problem, 90' 8" almost 10 feetRaptor S14-100 100-Feet 14 Gauge Speaker Wire (Clear)short! When I received it the first thing I noticed "Made in China" that was a start. I immediately got out my tape measure and measured 90' 8". What a pain! I don't care if it's metrics or whatever over there! If you market it for America, you make it to American specifications! If they don't or won't make it to American specs., don't buy it! I guess to answer another review of a review, I would say if it's to metric specs than it should be consistent reel to reel and it's not. The bottom line is when you're off 15' on one roll, 10' on another, 30' on another, etc... that's not right.
Be aware that if you wish to dub a VHS tape to DVD, unless the tape was originally recorded by the Panasonic unit, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE FLUTTER/EXTREME TRACKING PROBLEMS!! 90% of my DVD's look like crap because the VCR in this unit is cheaply produced and trying to resolve tracking problems only results in frustration. So, if you like to watch your DVD's flutter, go ahead and spend $400+ on this Panasonic trash.
Although the tuner is quite sensitive to a signal, this radio's sound is simply terrible. After several attempts to pick up a local station, I literally smashed the stereo off of my garage floor in disgust. I'm now on the market for a Sony.
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.
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 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.
There was no description of how much video you can record with this camera. I purchased this camera for the purpose of making videos, and I also knew it took good pictures. I wanted that feature, also, so I figured it said it takes video, so if I had a big enough memory capacity, it'll take bigger videos...wrong. It's a 3 minute limit - and I was never informed of this on Amazon. Now I've spent $150 for practically nothing. On top of that, when I got this camera, the battery kept dying, even WITH a full charge. So I had them send me another battery, which kept dying on me the same one the last one did. So I am very disappointed with how this turned out.
Before you make your purchase, pick up the phone and call customer support. You will find it is in India and it is worthless. They will lie to you about shipments you have been promised, know nothing of the products and are completely useless. To test this report, I challenge you to try to find anyone in the USA to speak to. Every phone number is routed to India as if there is no US presence at all. DO NOT waste your money. Buy anything but a Magellan. Call (909)394-500 to verify that what I am telling you is true.
This adapter came with my iBook, and I'll never buy this type again. It has a pitifully short chord: unless you have an outlet right next to every desk, chair, and couch in your house, give up on making it work without an extension cord. When you do get an extension cord, the adapter's bulky base will take up at least 2 outlets, if not 3. The wire covering has come off my cord, leaving half an inch of wire exposed. Because the cord is stiff near the end that plugs into the computer, it easily breaks open, exposing the wire. Try something else, anything else!
Sound quality okay; generally clean good for background music and ambient audio when hooked up to video system. Power good, but lack of decent tone controls limits musical enjoyment, however. Typical of many new-age units, the lack of [meaningful] bass/treble controls make it hard to tailor the sound to any environment. There are only five settings each, and they provide minimum boost over a very limited spectrum. This is why they invented equalizers.
I bought the Sony HD radio with high hopes. What a disappointment.I thought HD radio meant you either had a signal or you didn't - isn't that digital sound ? Certainly that's what happens with the satellite XM receiver in my car. No so here, marginal signals sound a little like someone is unwrapping thick plastic wrap and the HD fades in and out.Even the conventional signal produces lousy audio.I compared the Sony sound quality with with my least expensive 'high end' radio, a one hundred dollar Tivoil Audio single speaker system. I connected a Terk powered FM antenna to both devices and the Tivoli completely outshone the Sony. The Sony's 'surround sound' feature hardly improves a miserable level of fidelity.Save your money until Sony gets it right or buy one of their boom boxes. You will be much happier. I returned mine yesterday.
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.
I would love to write a review about this product, however i ordered this off of AMAZONS website and have been waiting two weeks for it!!! the price was great and free shipping was awesome BUT, i tracked the package which wasnt much help and after calling the ceva shipping company and being transferred SEVEN different times i finally gave up, hopefully ill get the TV eventually guess i dont know because there isnt ANYBODY TO TALK TO!!!! great price but if you order it from AMAZON get ready to wait and keep your fingers crossed that youll get it.
I dislike the vendor I ordered this product from - ARNGMike. I never received it. I emailed ARNGMike and never heard back. Not good.
I bought this to use for the bar exam and it has been nothing but trouble. The daisy wheel breaks after typing less than 10 pages and the warranty doesn't cover the daisy wheel. Brother's customer service is pretty weak too. I've been observing a bunch of other folks using this or very similar brother typewriters and the problems with the daisy wheel seem pretty consistent. I'm pretty unhappy with this purchase considering I've typed less than 50 pages on this thing and I've had to replace the typing ribbon and the daisy wheel. It's not a good product.
I got to play with this the other day. The size and battery life are awesome. Aside from that, the Shuffle is annoying to use. Call me crazy, but I like picking songs. I don't find it in any way a burden. The Shuffle seems less of an entry level iPod as it does an attempt to frustrate users into buying regular iPods after the novelty of the Shuffle wears off. From an Apple enthusiast, dissapointment is my first impression of the Shuffle.
Apparently it's a good card if it works on the first install, but DO NOT try to work the problem if it doesn't work right straight out of the box. The problem is in the card, not your computer, I promise.Mine goes back to amazon tomorrow, taking with it a day's worth of my time....
When the sales person at your local electronics store tells you Have to have a [...] HDMI cable to make your 69.00 DVD with HD upscaling work - Run away fast. It is Not true. You can get these (HDMI cable) for [...] + shipping on eBay or under 10.00! I just got my HDMI cable from eBay and hooked up my DVD player with HDMI upscaling and it works perfectly! Save your money. AND Sony sells a [...] DVD that has HDMI cables for free in the box at one of the Buy Clubs.
Just buy a blendmount if you want your detector mounted off the windshield. Escort.com sells them with the mirror power tap free.
If planning on using as FW 400 on mac, forget about it. I'm not sure how the product rating is still at 4.0, maybe not many mac users? Mine won't mount at all via FW400. only usb. their support site is terrible to use. they didn't even have my serial listed, yet insisted I register in order to download software that was supposed to come with it. once registered, the support site is equally useless. you can select several specifics on your problem and it still gives you search results for every product they make. the FW400 mounting problem is extremely common with the my book (google it), yet there are no relevant support articles regarding it. I've had several raw WD drives with little problem, but this thing appears to be plagued by the look of all the people having problems with it.
I evaluated a number of camcorders PC105, DRV38 and DRV22 when I came acroos the HC40 at the store. I fell in love with the look, the feel, and the great small size. It is not a vertical design, and it fits very nicely in your hand. I purchased it and brought it home.The first thing my wife and I noticed when we powered it up was how washed out the screen looked. The salesperson said it would look that way on the screen but that the colors would look perfect after downloading the video to my computer. That was not the case - it was just as washed out on my computer. In fact, the video looked worse than the 30sec clips I can take with my Canon S230 digital camera. I went back to the store and returned the camcorder.I was still intrigued and wondered if I had just gotten a lemon. So I went to a different store, where the saleperson said a number of customers had mentioned how washed out the screens look (especially reds &amp; yellows - flesh tones look out of wack). I asked him to arrange the HC40 and the TRV33 side by side since I discovered that the TRV33 was also small, but not as small as the HC40 - we were astonished (along with other customers watching our impromptu demo) at how poor the HC40 screen looked. The TRV33 blew away the HC40 and it wasn't close by any means. It had much richer colors and captured the colors much more accurately than the HC40.If you're seriously considering this camcorder, I highly suggest that you put it side-by-side with another Sony not in the HC series and see what you think of the image - I, along with everyone at the store who watched our demo, obviously give this camcorder very, very poor marks for the image.I gave this camcorder 2 stars b/c the rest of the camcorder seems great - great asthetics, strong ergonomics, nice features like a built-in lens cap - but the poor image defeats to purpose of all the great features especially at this price.
This IrDA works fine as far as what it's supposed to do. However, the range is really short. I have to hold my watch right up on the device in order for it to read it...I can't just sit it down nearby. This causes an inconvenience, but I don't have to do upload often nor do I have to upload for long periods of time. I will buy another one in a few months with a better range.
After using a store bought "screen wipe" I went to this hoping to eliminate streaking on my Sony LCD, no such luck.After reading other's experiences I'm going with distilled water with a small part of alcohol.
Burned Probley thousands of cds. all brands never have a problem. surprisingly enough this pack of tdk has had about 50 junk disk out of 100 so far. Never had problem with TDK Before.
What a rip off, Amazon post a picture of the cable and inline fuse, and even describe it in the description, you only get the short 1 ft inline fuse, no cable as pictured or wrote in the items name.
I bought a WDT11 and a WPC11 - Linksys Instant Wireless Network PC Card and the WPC11 doesn't fit the WDT11. After spending one hour with tech support (who kept saying I was inserting the card in the wrong way), I was told that the version 4 of the WPC11 requires a 32-bit Cardbus and doesn't work with the 16-bit PC Card slot of the WDT11. Isn't it amazing that Linksys releases a new hardware with the same model and SKU numbers? At the Linksys site, they continue to list the WPC11 as compatible with the WDT11.Is this just plain stupidity or malice?
The only reason I bought this printer was because it was wireless....I wanted to be able to print from anywhere in my house. Well I have owned it for 2 years and have never been able to set up the wireless to work. I had 3 different compter people try and no one was able to get it to work. The printer would say it was working but my computer wouldn't be able to find the printer. I tried it with 2 different computers..no luck with either one.As a printer I really didn't have any problems with it...it prints nicely, easy to use...I like it ok. It does go through ink like crazy and became a very expensive printer to use.I just bought a Kodak wireless printer...it set up and WORKED wirelessly in about 5 mins!! Doesn't use up ink as fast and the ink cost about 1/2 as much to replace. Print quality is impressive...well never go with a Lexmark again.I do not recommend this printer.
These headphone sound very good. But the person that designed the head band must have been at the bottom of his class. The second I put them on, I realized I would not be able to use them. The head band puts an incredible amount of pressure directly onto your head at the points directly behind the ears. There are no adjustments, so you can't do any thing about it. The engineer that designed the head band must be a complete imbecile. Or he has ears that stick out a mile, which would be the only way these headphones would not crush your head. The management at Grado must have approved these without ever trying them on. Some advise for the engineer responsible for these. Go get a job as a Walmart greeter. Engineering is not for you.
I bought this and 3 of the ports stopped working in less than 36 hours. About the only thing i can say for it is that it arrived quickly...but so what.
If you want good desktop replacement, and you live in Alaska, then this laptop is for you. It has a big screen but gets VERY hot (thus Alaska) and poor overall design. NOT RECOMMENDED.Pros:>huge screen>Very fastCons:>battery life (1-1.5 hours)>Desktop processor, not mobile P4: VERY hot and power consumption>extremely noisy (intolerable)>bad speakers>A LOT of junk software, some of which had expired by the time I got the machine. Some wouldn't delete.>huge ac adapter with short cable and gets VERY hot...>no floppy drive>VERY slow hard disk. At 3600RPM (or 4800RPM not sure) won't do video editing with video resolution above 320x240.>BIOS does not support RAM and higher than 512MB>Video card not-upgradeable>FN keys software controlled can't change CPU or screen brightness or volume in Linux, UNIX or DOS.>EXTREME overheating problem, had to use 2 C++ manuals to elevate the laptop and put 2 fans under it.>No serial port>4-pin IEEE-1394 provides no power
I used to brag about my old HP printer which I owned for 5 years when it went kaput 3 days ago, so naturally I knew I'd buy another HP.In three days since purchasing this one, I have had to uninstall and reinstall the whole software package every time I restarted my computer. Then the printer constantly says its in disconnected state even though it is firmly connected. And when I unplug the USB and re-insert, it crashes my system. Blue screen of death. No other peripherals do this. I have tried multiple cables and multiple ports.The software is terrible if you frequently print envelope or other odd sized documents. It's incredibly fast if you print on the fast draft setting but UNBEARABLY slow on any other setting. When printing an envelope I could literally tell it to print, have a bowl of cereal and catch up on the news before it finished! The scanner and TWAIN software are also nauseatingly slow.Also, when will printer companies learn that the consumer doesn't want/need 11 separate programs to have to be installed with our printers?This piece of trash is going back to Wal-Mart. Luckily It hasn't been run over my Jeep in my drive-way.Thank you :-)
I received this item today to put into my truck for my kids. When i opened it i realize that the built-in dvd player was nowhere on this device like advertised in the product description. It is a obvious misprint by Amazon or they aren't aware. I called them twice to remove the product description but it hasn't happened yet. Amazon told me that they would be sending me a replacement...of the same product. The main thing i want is the built-in dvd, not what i have now. So now i have to wait 3-5 business days for whatever they're going to send me and i have to send this one back. Other then that it does have a large screen and looks nice, but it is not as described.
when i first got this cd player i was really happy and knew i was getting a desent cd player.Is all of that right no because 2 times i recieved a player that either cant play my cds without skipping the last tracks,or not even working from minor scraches that any player can play from.to top it off i tried brand new cds and the same problem.I dont get it i returned the cd player 2 times with same problem im sure more than myself had this problem with this player.
I WAS LOOKING FOR A TOUCH LIGHT LAMP AND WHEN I FOUND THIS ONE (WHICH SAID IT WAS A TOUCH LIGHT), I WAS THRILLED. IT WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE ONE I HAD WHICH HAD FINALLY DIED FROM MUCH USE. I HAD IT OVER 10 YRS. BUT SADLY, WHEN THE NEW LAMP ARRIVED, IT WASN'T A TOUCH LIGHT AT ALL. I KEPT IT BECAUSE IT WAS THE RIGHT SIZE AND SHAPE FOR WHERE I WANTED TO PLACE IT. BUT I'M STILL LOOKING FOR A TOUCH LIGHT WHERE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TOUCH THE METAL PART AND THE LAMP LIGHTS UP.
For an explanation, do a Google Search for "Ten Biggest Lies In Audio" or visit this link: [ ... ] and scroll to the part where he talks about fancy cables and about power conditioners.Having surge protection is indeed important, and you can find a decent surge protector with multiple outlets for wire management well under a hundred bucks, with power backup...Tripplite makes probably the best ones with a far more reasonable price to performance ratio, as does American Power Conversion (APC) and (most of the time) Belkin. More like forty to eighty bucks, really. And more than adequate to cover expensive HD TVs and components...don't let those silly salespeople at big-box chains scare you into thinking that you need anything more!What is complete and shameless SNAKE OIL though, is any claim that a so-called "power conditioner" is somehow going to give you better audio and video quality. Unless you are living in some 200 year old house with 100 year old wiring in the middle of nowhere, there is ZERO scientific basis for these claims: just total sales BS.My boss got this Monster "PowerCenter" and while it does look kind of cool on his shelf with all the flashing lights and LED numbers, we did an audio and video comparison with a cheap $30 surge protector (no backup power supply) and guess what? Identical sound and video. He kept the Monster unit though, since he's filthy rich and likes cool-looking gadgets. But he had to admit that I was dead right.Also, the instruction booklet that comes with this unit is entirely useless. It's basically an advertising brochure telling you how great Monster is as a company, as a way of getting you to buy more Monster products. It doesn't bother to even tell you simple things like should you keep this unit turned on all the time, or turn it on only when you're using your HT system. It also doesn't explain the different groups of power outlets on the back, i.e. why there are even different groupings at all and what each grouping actually does differently.Monster seems to work on the same marketing principle as Bose: produce sleek-looking products of dubious quality that are ridiculously overpriced and overhyped, counting on the average Joe to naively believe that he's getting what he's paying up the nose for, and invest tons of money on saturation advertising in order to establish name-brand recognition.In general, don't get snookered by the whole Monster scam. Same with their fancy cables which big-box electronics stores love to push---generic cables from Walmart and Home Depot will do the job just as well for a fraction of the cost. Spend the savings on better electronics (again, other than the TVs, you can find much better components buying online and especially from Internet-direct manufacturers) and actual DVDs and CDs.Great places to do your research and get advice would be online discussion groups like AVS Forum, Ecoustics, and hometheaterforum dot com. Oh, and the other rule of thumb: never, ever buy Bose. Do your homework and you'll find out why very quickly and clearly.UPDATE 11/24/2012: I see that Amazon has dropped the price of this item from the $300 it was going for at the time this review was originally written some 5 years ago, to $115 as of this writing. Now THAT'S more like it!!!
Get a tape adaptor, this FM Transmitter is lousy and incosistent as you drive around and other signals interfere with it.
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.
we purchased this from overseas in eu and after 500euros later in customs and shipping only to open it and see that the 2 plugs are not both for 110v! outrageous, we are not able to ship it back! the specifications are for transforming to 110, why would there need to be a 220v.? anyhow, we do not have the capacity to run our washer and dryer now, this is sad, doing laundry by hand is not fun, its exhausting!!!!!!!!!!!! please put more clearly on the specifications that the 2 plugs are one 110 and one 220 for the next relocaty!:(
This camera has a good picture but easily gets blown out by too much light. Additionally the stand cannot support the weight of the camera and hood so it constantly needs re-adjusted. Swann makes a nice camera but this one falls short. The camera you want is Swann Bulldog camera, we have 3 of those and this one only has slightly better performance in both night and day conditions, but the stand holds the camera in place (trust me its a big problem on this camera), and they are cheaper.
When I got the camera, it was great. It had all the functions a beginner and advanced digital photographer would need for this type of camera. The display is great and everything seems perfect. BUT about 5 months after i purchaced the camera, there was (and still is) a problem with my lens. The lens would get stuck out and it would not put itself away, and the autofocus was broken. I thougt "This will be a repair that could take no longer than a week."Well, I was WRONG. At first the dealer wanted to charge 150 bucks for a repair that would take 6-8 weeks. I then mentioned that the camera is still under the manufacture's warrenty. Then they said "Oh! In that case, Fuj!F!lm usually takes between 8 and 12 weeks to repair the camera. WOW!! 2-3 MONTHS for a camera repair. I am a photograper, and my job depends on thsi camera, and i can not wait 2-3 months for it to be repaired, and i cant afford to replace it.Thanks Fuj! for [messing] up 4 vacations and my job.Dont get me wrong, this is a GREAT camera, but just dont get it broken.
I tried this piece of junk to hook up my Windows 98 computer and my Windows XP computer to the same monitor, keyboard and mouse. I could never get a signal on the monitor. Then I bought a similar device from D-Link (item # KVM-121 - 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio) which was cheaper and worked like a charm. Don't waste your money on Trendnet, get the D-link device. You will be much happier.
The vent mount is junk. It contains two plastic flimsy pieces that attach to the vent and could very easily break. It is so big and heavy that I did not even attempt to put my Garmin system in it, because it would have fallen to the floor in seconds. I strongly advise that you consider other options before purchasing this product, because you will be sorry if you waste your money on this. Luckily, I was able to return mine for a refund. Minus the shipping, I wasn't out anything. Now I've purchased the garmin dash mount instead.
It may show up to 4GB of free space but it really only has 1 or 2. Once you go past that mark the memory gets corrupted and your left with a dead piece of plastic.
I admit, the OEM Canon battery is expensive and overpriced. If you are a professional photographer this is not worth the money - it may work 'okay' for amateur shooters.Pro's:The only pro about the product is the price.Con's:- Not a 'perfect fit' to the (MARK IIn) camera. it's 98% there - but I'm not risking it. Although the camera never shut off, it did have trouble turning on right after changing the battery - forcing me to re-insert.It is not a 'snug' fit - which means it does not make a water resistant seal around the battery compartment. As a pro shooter I have to shoot in less than Ideal conditions (beach, rain, mist, etc) - not risking it.- Short useage. Battery was low after only about 600 shots (non flash, driving a 70-210 f2.8 - review set at 2 sec). The OEM easily did twice that.In short it would take two to three of these to get the same use as the OEM - and with the contact / water resistant issues that this item poses I think it's best to pay the premium for the (overpriced) OEM.
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 trash, like a lot of Netgear products. I wasted an incredible amount of time trying to access this switch and gave up. Unfortunately, you can't find out the problems with this switch unless you read Netgear's own forums, AFTER you register the product. There are lots and lots of folks on Netgear's "support" forums who have the same issue, along with similar and related issues.You're better off buying something else, like a Cisco/Linksys switch. At least they have a QC department (because if Netgear did have a Quality Control department, this switch never would have left the plant).
I wish we had read all the reviews before we purchased our JVC piece of junk. After a few short hours we too got an error message about condensation. There is no condensation problem. The problem is that JVC made a defective product and could care less.
First one lasted two months. Paid to ship it to California. Second one lasted 5 months. After that, Gateway said the 90 day warrenty was past and didn't even offer to fix it at a fee.There are other issues, but who wants to pay $300 for an MP3 player that won't even last a year.Gateway has sure gone down hill.
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 bought these headphones to use with my MD player. I was hoping they would work well on a plane given the way they go inside the ear. Well, they do block out the outside world well but the bass is nonexistent. I returned them the day I received them.
I have owned by Palm m505 for four months and I have had to send the cradle in twice for replacement. It has become a real problem for me because I use it for everything and I have to send in both my palm and the cradle to the factory and I have to live without it for at least a week. I love my palm, but if I had to do it over again, I would have waited for the 515. The color on the 505 is not all that great and I almost always have to turn the backlight on. The ease of use is great, but the hardware problems are extremely frustrating.
Looks great, but skips while walking, which renders it useless. Takes a long time to load a disk. For that kind of money should perform better. Had to return mine and will get a Sony or a Panasonic.
This looks ok, not really practical, I am trying to put this on my motorcycle but it is bulky, the sping is weak, and no hardware provided
Dell sells computers with the promise that they will fix it if something goes wrong. Well, that's the key word, something is always wrong with dell computers, and wehn you need technical support you end up talking to someone in India after waiting on the phone for 4 long hours and never get your problem solved. furthermore, they people from customer support are mean and fdont have any respect for you, after you buy the PC or any other product, so be careful and think about it before you buy this computer or any prduct from Dell.
I purchased this radio because of the digital tuner feature. But the old radio with an analog tuner actually does much better at separating radio stations. The radio station that I am trying to listen to is 107.9 on the FM dial. The interfering station is 107.1. It is my expectation that these stations are far enough apart that a "good radio" would keep them separated. The Timex radio does a very poor job. The good news is that I now realize the radio I was replacing is actually a good radio even though it has an analog tuner - I have to fiddle with it now and then, but when it is set, no more interference.
Received the package yesterday, great shipping from Amazon! When I opened the box there was NO AC adapter. the box says it comes with 3 things, and mine only came with two. Product works with batteries, so I will live, just a disappointment. Another thing, could not find their website.
I tried using this on several different radios. I did not get an improved reception on any of them.
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.
There is no documentation anywhere that says this monster will not work with an AirPort wireless base station. Tech Support said that it only supports Canon's $100 wireless server.And on top of it all, the main black ink cartridge stopped being recognized, even though it's only a week out of Canon's box and used to copy one page in that whole week!Not worth the wasted time.It will be painful to pack up this thing, but what a relief to return it!Warning to everyone: the ink holders are too shoddy and will cause headaches. Apple users: do not consider Canon machines at all. Move on.
Pros: Wep and WPA security great range easy setup with my cable company.Cons: Constant Dropping connection when I am downloading big files(over 10MB). Poor technical support. No firmware updates. I was on hold for more than 2 hours and still did not get a resolution to my issue. If you comcast they have an updated firmware to help but I have charter and they have such thing. The idea is great in theory, but it is giving me many headaches.
When you install the HP printer software it installs two different scan driver interfaces: TWAIN and HP-WIA. Why are there two interfaces? What is the difference? I don't know. They both suck in different ways and both have stupid default that you cannot change. Neither interface remembers the last settings you used. You have to reset all the options for EVERY scan. Both default to 200 DPI. Why 200 DPI? The TWAIN driver gives you more options, but it ALWAYS turns on automatic color adjustments and sharpness enhancement. You should never, ever allow your scan device to automatically adjust your pictures for you. You should do this in a paint program or photo adjustment tool where you will get much better results. All I freakin want from a scanner is to just give me the raw data and I'll take it from there. I understand that some people just want to be spoon-fed, but at least let expert users change the default.This printer has a little color-LCD screen with menus and stuff to lure you into the notion that it might be easy to do quick scans without having to open a scan program on your computer. Near the LCD screen is a HELP button. Do not be fooled by this button. They might as well have labeled it the "RTFM Button". You should be suspicious of any feature on an HP device that claims to be helpful because if you press the HELP button you can be sure that it will be in no way helpful. Most often it seems to actually mock you. When you press the HELP button it will either tell you that you should "refer to device documentation" or it will tell you exactly what you can already see printed on the other printer buttons. For example, if you press the "Copy Menu" button then press "HELP" it will tell you "Press START Copy Black or START Copy Color to start the copy." Ah! Yes, I see. This must refer to the two buttons "START Copy Black" and "START Copy Color". These are the ONLY two buttons next to the Copy button. So the HELP button confirms that I have not hallucinated these two buttons.The scanner has the "feature" of scanning directly to a memory card instead of going through your computer. There are four different memory card sockets on the front. For reasons that I am sure are stupid they don't include USB as one of the sockets. I'm guessing that nobody ever wants to scan to a memory card so that they can view the scan in their camera. Probably most people want to scan to a memory card so that they can plug it into a computer later on. Some computers do have memory card sockets, but all of them have USB sockets. So, why does HP let you scan to camera memory but not to USB memory?When you scan directly to a memory card it gives no options. They decided that you would only ever want to scan at 200 DPI. I think the optical resolution of the printer is 600 DPI or highter. I could find no way to set the default. Hmmm... this reminds me of the TWAIN and WIA scan interfaces. 200 DPI is a stupid default, so I thought there must be a way to change this. In a moment of weakness, I pressed the HELP button: "refer to Device Documentation." Curse you, HP!If you are familiar with the Peanuts comic strip then you know the ones where Lucy entices Charlie Brown with a football setup to punt and she always pulls the football away at the last second and Charlie Brown falls on his back. This seems to be the game that HP is playing with this device.I could go on more about how much the printer part of this device sucks, but I'm tired and angry. It's just as bad as the scanner... I should go outside and get some fresh air.I hate this device.
Touchscreen notorious for becoming unresponsive after a couple of years! Then, Garmin wants $79 to repair it!
I'm sorry, guys, but I have to agree that the bass on these things is simply awful. Yes, I've tried the different size earpieces and I've made sure they're in all the way to create a proper seal and so on and so on, but the sound is still totally pathetic. I'm no bass-hungry kid, either. I wouldn't care if the bass was just a little bit weak, but this is just not acceptable.Maybe it's a manufacturing thing. Maybe most of the reviewers here are getting perfectly good units, and some percentage are getting units that are actually defective and should be returned. It actually doesn't matter. Judging by the reviews that percentage must be pretty high. I don't continue purchasing from vendors with those kinds of defect rates and I don't recommend them to anyone else either.
this is a follow up, for my prevoius review was too good for the camera. it doesnt work-at all. the only good thing about it is the software but you can't use it too much because the camera will rarely take pictures...or even stay on for over 5 seconds. do not get this camera.
Nikon D60 don't recognize this remote controll. Impossible to review this product. Bought this control when i visited USA, now in Brazil and cannot return it.
The Bel RX-65 has a defect in the sensor window. The protective tape on both units I ordered was torn, the the lensor was scratched. Same tear, same scratch on both units.For a high end radar detector, this is unacceptable. I returned both. I strongly recommend you do not buy this radar detector for anyone that expects a new quality unit in new condition. If you would buy a new Mercedes with a scratch on the hood, then the RX-65 is for you. Do not buy this as a gift for a "car guy". They will be disappointed.
I bought a Norcent DP 300 from Wallmart in Connecticut. Surprisingly the cables were missing from the box , but I got a good impression of the company thru its customer care executive Mr. Altaf who promptly delivered to my address in NY. Sadly I reside in India and had left by the time the cables reached. Anyways the cables did reach me in India through our company's internal courier.But now I am equally dissappointed with the quality of the product. I thought this player works better than the APEX one ...but I was wrong.Everytime a play a CD it works for approx. 10 seconds and then the player hangs like a computer...I just cant operate it....This is ridiculous.I found out that there isnt any lens in the player to read. Due to which it hangs.I did not expect such a major goofup to happen with this product. First the cables then the lens...Is this how Norcent's Quality check works ??? I am very dissappointed .I have to say , I am a very dissappointed customer and I dont think am gonna trust any of Norcents products or recommend them.
After only one week of use the modem started to drop the connection every few hours(not only the connection to my wireless devices but even the one to my wired computer). I bought this based on the good reviews but I made a mistake as I should have bought a router from a reputable brand. Motorola should stick with wired cable modem not wireless.
I did not buy this printer to print photos, so that may be why I'm unhappy with it. I bought the printer expecting it to print out renderings, plans, and presentations for school.My first problem is that it DOES NOT print borderless at 11 x 17. If you read the specs carefully you can determine this, but it isn't readily apparent. It prints borderless at every size except for 11 x 17, which is the standard presentation size in many design programs. Also, it takes almost an entire ink cartridge to get one good print - the ink is always smearing or leaving droplets of cyan or magenta on the page as it prints out.I think this printer was a waste of money, and if I had to do it all over again I would spend more money on a better quality printer, because I know I would save the money in the end on ink.In short this printer has been a source of frustration and a huge headache.
After doing three uninstalls and reinstalls my scanner is still not working. The error message is that the computer cannot find the hook up. The support guy at microtek tried but couldn't figure out my problem. I threw the box away so I'm probably stuck with it. My other problem with this scanner is that the support number is not an 800 number. By the time you're done talking to someone in support you could easily spend an hour on a long distance call. Why should I have to pay for that?
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 have owned this printer for about two years. It's "draft mode" prints very quickly, its "high quality mode" creats great looking documents but if I ever try to print more than 25 pages in one sitting it jams up. This isn't a paper jam or something that can be easily fixed, the carriage stops working. The only way to clear the jam is to unplug it and plug it back in, which means you lose the rest of your document and have to start over. Just turning it off doesn't work, it still thinks their is a jam.
There's no "boom" in this tube. Almost zero bass response.Only the most minor contribution if I turn the subwoofer dial all the wayup and really turn up the volume. Tried it with my ipod, my stereo and mydesktop system. I varied all the equalizer settings I had access to.The treble is very crisp and accurate, yes, but no bass at all. Very disappointing.I mean, it's called a "Boomtube". You expect at least a modest try at thebass from something with a name like that.
This so far is the most frustrating USB-connected hardware I've dealt with.As soon as I installed the software from CD, I was able to see the image while going through the config wizard but soon the image froze and half a minute later the computer crashed with BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) diagnostic, that said it was an USB related STOP condition.I searched MS support KB and found suggestion on limiting the USB bandwidth used - by unchecking "Auto" in configuration and decreasing the speed manually (I brought it from 6mbps to 3). After that the camera seemed to work more reliably and I could use it from Skype and Yahoo messenger.Funny enough, the MS own provided LifeCam software wouldn't work with the camera. After I start it, I could go to the settings and preferences just fine, but the main window shows timeout message and all buttons are grayed out.In a hope software update can solve the issue, I went for it. The software it came with on CD is v1.10, after installation checks and asks you to download an update that bumps it to v1.20. No good. I checked on Microsoft Hardware site and lo and behold, there is v1.30, which they offer you for the vx-3000. OK, so I install it - tough luck, LifeCam still doesn't work. At which point I decided that LifeCam is a heap of manure and uninstalled you - not to worry, the webcam drivers remain installed for use with Skype/Yahoo/other less fertilizing programs.Here is a troubleshooting advice I learned from MS KB as well: if the camera doesn't get recognized anymore - which needless to say happened to me too, unplugging and re-plugging registers it as Unknown device and "Update Driver" couldn't recognize it anymore. In such a case go to Device Manager and delete anything under "Universal Serial Bus controllers", then let Windows rediscover and re-install the devices (eventually restart).Tip #2: annoyed by the button on top always trying to fire up MSN messenger which you never use? No nice way to turn that off (what! dare you think of not using Microsoft's Live Messenger?!). So here is a hack: go to Program Files/Microsoft LiveCam directory, find and rename icepick.exe to icepick.ex_ . Ta-da - no more annoying popups while you were just trying to adjust the camera angle and hit that big button. Really advanced users can find in registry to path to icepick.exe and change it to a more useful program, like Skype.Caveat emptor: the tips provided assume good knowledge of what you are doing, for example if you don't know what Device Manager is to return the camera and buy one that is not so darn difficult to install.
While on a road trip I had my old 12vdc / 110vac adapter die. I purchased a Targus 12vdc / 20vdc unit(Office Max). It ran VERY HOT and died in a week. Exchanged it for a Targus 12vdc / 110vac adapter. My 12vdc connector has power all the time but whenever I turned the car off or started it up I had to pull the 12vdc plug and re-insert it to get it to charge. PITA. Returned it too. Office Max (thank you) gave me a full refund despite the caveat on the box that indicated a 15% restocking fee would be applied. Needless to say I wont be buying Targus products in the foreseeable future.
Oh my, all i can say is I am returning it tommorow.Grainy pictures,cam is way worse,eats batteries every 10 pictures,how can concord put out a camera like this!
These worked well until halfway down the stack upon which time my videos started skipping and displaying error codes. I will not be buying this item again.
When my brother (he's 7) said that he wanted an Ipod for his birthday, I suggested that he should get the Ipod shuffle as opposed to the nano, because the nano wasn't exactly child proof. So when he got it, I started to get it ready on our Emac computer. Then when I tried to get the shuffle into the USB port (the top comes off the Shuffle and reveals a thing to go in a USB port) It could not go all the way into the port. I looked through the instruction manual for help, and one one page in the middle, in small print it mentioned that if I couldn't get the Shuffle into the USB port, I would need to purchase a Ipod Shuffle dock or a USB extension cable. My dad and I were angered beyond belief that something like this wasn't on the Shuffle box, and that we had to wait after we purchased the shuffle to learn about this. We ended up having to buy a USB extension cable for $30. I advise anyone looking to buy this product to see if the shuffle can fit it your computers USB port.
I recieved these earphones about a week ago and i'm shopping for a new pair right now. the sound quality may be okay but they fell out of my ears constantly. i thought i was doing something wrong and eventually took the little rubber protusions off but that just made them more uncomfortable. I went back to my original zune earphones with only one working side. it was better to get half the sound than deal with these things.
I have owned the HP PSC1610 for less than 40 days and have gone through less than 1/4 ream of paper. I have constant out of paper or paper jamb messages. After spending over 1 1/2 hours on phone with customer service (in India) they finally agreed to replace my new printer, with a refurbished one, and would take 10 days or so to receive. I purchased a new product and expect a new product in return. I use a printer all the time and don't have 10 days to wait. I wish I had read the reviews before I bought. My experience mirrors that of other reviews expressed here. Last HP product I will purchase.
In regards to this review I have one word, "Don't buy it!!!" Ok, maybe a few added but it's a strong sentiment that I have regarding the Zune vs. iPod dilemma. I had to be different and now paying the consequence. The Zune Marketplace is sub-par. There are no full length films to purchase. Several positives include being able to listen to radio, a larger screen, and songs are cheaper to download. Still not worth it in the long run.
If you looking for a wireless modem/router this is not it. Linksys does not have have the drivers available for this model anymore (wonder why)...so you can't install the modem, therefore it is not wireless.What a joke.....I just wasted $ 40.00.
Had problems with the clip coming unattached from the unit. FM reception is mediocre, although probably on par with most walkman type devices of its class. Perhaps related to my unit in particular, but the socket connection became loose, making it possible to hear through only one channel.
I had my previous Tivo box for 5 years and I was very happy with it. This particular machine promises that its dual tuner technology will allow you to capture two channels at once. An exciting promise, but it doesn't deliver. Getting a blank screen on one of the channels is the most common problem Tivo owners have - check any Tivo bulletin board. The worst part is that the two channels will be working fine and then you discover that it hasn't recorded programs because of the dual tuner.In addition, I've had far more trouble connecting to the Tivo service through this box than I ever had with the previous box.I've disconnected my cable splitter. I'm just going to use it as a single tuner box. I hope the connection problems don't continue.I miss my old Tivo.Update - March 2009It works fine as a single-tuner Tivo. I haven't tried the double tuner since I bought it.
Interference with my 5.8 GHZ phone and remote control would not work. I returned the product.
The back light is too bright. It's like having a night light that you can't turn off. The alarm is awful. The alarm volume starts out low (level 1) and increases every few seconds up to the max level of 12, unless you roll over and turn it off. Say good bye to listening to the weather and traffic reports in the morning while in bed because you have to race to turn this thing off before the volume reaches FULL BLAST! If you could just turn this feature off this device would be ok. Whoever designed this feature was an idiot!
I read about this device a while ago and couldn't wait to get it home. Got it up and running (wired at 100mbps) in no time flat. Required both software and firmware upgrades which worked flawlessly. (I was really impressed that the unit recognized the need for a firmware upgrade, found it, downloaded it and installed it without any intervention from me.)However, overall I am terribly disappointed with the unit. I can't understand how anyone could use this device. The interface is is PAINFULLY SLOW... to the point of being unusable. Browsing playlists, or scrolling up and down is ridiculously slow.I might have understood this type of delay with wireless, but at 100Mbps, it should be lightning fast.Sadly, it's going back to the store. Linksys is next. Lets hope it's better.
My only complaint with this is that the CD player worked sporatically since I got it. At 9 months it stopped completely and won't spin. Since this is the ONLY reason I bought it, it was a waste of money. Now it is too late to return without paying shipping etc.
This stuff sucks. I got it at Walls Mart, and when I got home and opened it up, I realized that the product was returned once already because the safety seal was peeled back. After trying to fix a CD from the library exactly as the instructions said, I had a completely ruined disc. Now I know why the product was returned to Wal-Mart.The aforementioned 'Haze' in the directions is actually thousands of little abrasions...That's why its permanent. Why would I want MORE scratches in my disc (actually the library's)???ViaMarket, I bought this stuff to fix my discs...Not destroy them...Thanks for nothing!Don't waste your $5-$6. You don't even get what you pay for on this item.
i bought this and it worked great for like a day, but then every time i started using it it would shut off after about two minutes of playing music.
The item was delivered as promised - broke within a week. Repaired it myself. The problem was a cold solder joint in the jack. Was not well made.
If you are looking for a camera that works indoors in low light then pass on this one. I am comparing this with my 4 year old Fujifilm 3800. The Fuji has no image stabilization so a tripod is needed to get low-light shots; but the shots have outstanding true-to-life colors without a flash. The Lumix on the other hand has excellent stabilization; no need for a tripod; but the colors appear fake and noisy without a flash. Is this the best that 4 years of technology can do?I did not test in daylight, or with a flash; it is probably a very good camera in those applications, but I wanted a camera that works indoors and this ain't it.
I ordered this item from... at a very good price; however, the remote never worked from day one. I called tech support but no one ever answered - immediately went to voice mail. I left message but no one ever called back. I also sent an email to tech support that was answered but it was the typical email answer of checking basic things I had already checked. They didn't read my email and asked questions that I had already answered in the original email requiring me to send another email and wait for another reply. Finally they agreed that the remote was bad and I should return it. They never offered to ship another remote but indicated to ship it back to...I had already waited two weeks for delivery from...and now I have to ship it back and wait for a refund. Just not worth the hassle.
In over 30 years as a computer user and software designer, this is the worst printer that I have ever owned. It uses 5 ink jet cartridges, and long before they are out of ink, the print quality diminishes drastically. Segments of symbols start to be skipped and the print becomes faded. You can either live with this or buy new cartridges even though the old ones are still more than half filled.A piece of junk.
There are a ton of fake USB drives out there. This is not a fake, but it's also not a U3 device. Memorex makes two versions (not interchangeable) that look very similar. The U3 version is 32509383 this one is 32509389. This drive is incredibly SLOW as well! Think of it as a big floppy.U3 is an incredibly useful feature with a little research you can install entire applications and then run them from another PC without installing anything on the 2nd PC. Great tool for techs!I'm returning this device for the reasons stated. I'll consider this event an honest mistake by the seller (provided I get a refund without problems) I bought a U3 elsewhere already and chose a SanDisk because of the speed problem.I may comment more on the return if there are any problems!
I wanted to believe that some of the reviews I read about the RF-Link introducing static wouldn't be true for me. For my test setup I placed the transmitter and receiver less than 3' apart and immediately saw (or failed to see) dropped frames. This system would likely work fine for transmitting the signal from a security camera, but not for entertainment equipment.Thankfully, Amazon has a good return policy.
I got this printer with my first computer. It prints desect quality. But about a month later it started printing itemsoff and cuting off. Then about 3 months later it just quit working. if youn want a printer don't get a Lexmark get an H.P.
Wow, I'm a little surprised here. Several months ago I wrote a detailed review comparing the 400mkII's to MIT Terminator 3's, and another pair of Monster interconnects. I basically said that the 400mkII's severaly degraded the sound quality of my system - the bass and lower midrange became boomy, bloated, and lacked detail. (Note: if you don't believe that cables can sound different, just try a couple of different pairs . . you WILL be surprised.) I was extremely disappointed with this product, and I made this known in my review.About a week after I posted my review, I checked this page and saw that my review had indeed been posted. Now, I came back to see how other people may have responded to my review .. only to find that my review is completely gone! Ok, now I know how Monster manages to consistently get 4 1/2 - 5 stars on all of it's cables here at Amazon - they just delete the bad reviews. Or at least that's the only logical conclusion I can see here.If you don't believe my critique of the 400mkII's - just go search out a good consumer review site ... Monster is consistently reamed by critical listeners.Ok, my rant is over. But you owe it to yourself to try out other cables. Some of Monster's other cables sound great . . but the 400mkII's will hurt the sound of you system.
This stuff is by far the WORST tv cleaning stuff around! I used it once and no matter how little or how much of it I used it left nothing but streaks left and right on my LCD TV. It took me a good hour using basicly just distilled water to take off all the streaks from the tv. This mind you was with my old 32 inch tv when I found out how bad this stuff was, unforunatly for me after trading and buying my friends newer 42 inch LCD tv he used the same stuff so yet again I spend over an hour cleaning the tv screen. Just basicly stay away from this stuff I bought it cause it was on sale and now I know why. Heck I can't even clean my glasses with this stuff without smearing it everywhere lol!
I brought this back in 2005 as a non IPod conformist. I waited and waited for the price of the IPod to drop. Well the price has not but the gigs have gone up.The Zen micro worked for what I needed it for (mostly for working out). It locked up about twice a month and and about 8 months ago stopped charging.SO I went for the IPod Classic and have not looked back since.Get an IPod. Just so many accessories. I struggled for years trying to find accessories for my Zen. Connectors to the radio, car etc. almost non existent. Universal connectors just don't cut it. Charging had to be about the most difficult. I could not always rely on using the computer to charge. Sometime I am just not on it long enough. The wall to USB adaptors and the Car chargers just stopped working. I guess the live cycle just stopped.Next purchase (who know when.. the IPod will quit) is the IPod touch.
Everything said about the hum this sub makes is true. Contrary to what was said by this "Audiophile," the hum is indeed coming from the cheap amp. I know, I disassembled the sub. You can hear the hum coming from the transformer. When the amp breaks down, you will also hear the hum much louder, >With no audio connected&lt;.Mine fried too. It is a defective board, you can see the resistors melted. And yes, it smells like a burning cat when it goes. The heat sink is on fire. I thought about repairing the circuit board, but I figured I'd repair it and the bad design would fry it again.When you also have this fried amp, and want to try to salvage the box, you can take it passive. I'm pulling out this cheap chinese toaster and putting in a passive sub crossover. Of course, I got the whole thing for free. I gave it 2 stars only because I got a decent driver and box for nothing.Interesting, the outside of the sub says Made in USA. But, when you pull out the amp, you find out the guts were made in China. The future of US craftsmanship?
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 system will not work on a MAC. When I called their "award winning customer service line the woman with a heavy accent refused to help me, refused to transfer me to a manager, and refused to let me speak with anyone else. I think she had only been trained three sentances, and she repeated them over and over.Probably the worst product experience I have ever had.
The dust covers were okay except the one for the monitor is way too big, I have a flat screen monitor and the one that was sent is for a regular size big monitor.They didn't give me anyplace to choose a different size.
I bought this DVD player abotu 1 month ago and it has never really worked. It skips titles EVERY time I try to watch a DVD, which is incredibly annoying. Taking this one back to Target ASAP. Not even worth, seriously, $10. Do NOT buy!
I ordered the printer and am happy with it, but the paper Amazon suggested does not fit the printer. They should have known better.Kodak EasyShare G600 Printer Dock
Recieved this as a gift in late '03. I dropped the player once from a short distance while working out and it never played again. The sound quality was iffy at best while it worked and it was quite heavy. I have an earlier Sony model that has lasted two years while being dropped numerous times. Don't bother; keep looking.
I received the battery I purchased in packaging that was like new, however, the battery didn't hold a charge at all and had to be returned. The policy of this vendor is that they don't take back defective items so I had to return it to the manufacturer and I still haven't received the replacement (several weeks now).
Please avoid this. The title said of it as being from Lenovo. Also product description said its covered by Lenovo warranty. However its a shame that it just a fake adapter. Its not even an OEM product. It comes wrapped in cheap plastic with no manufacturer name on it. Only the word 'Adapter' is imprinted on that black box thing you see. I would not use it as it might destroy my expensive think pad circuitry.
I bought a Canon Pixma Pro9000 a couple years ago, and I didn't use it very often. Now the printer is broken. I've had a Canon i860. It also only lasted a couple of years before one of the printer heads stopped printing. I owned both Epson and HP printers and they all lasted more than a couple years. My HP Photosmart 7350 is still working. The only complain I have about that printer is that the ink doesn't last long. That's the reason I switched to Canon. I think the image quality of the Canon printer is OK, but the hardware quality of their printers is worthless.
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...
I gave the hello kitty speakers two stars because they did work the first couple of times we used them. Unfortunately, this product is not safe. About 5 minutes ago, I heard a loud pop coming form the speakers. When I went to investigate, I noticed a burning smell and the the mp3 player and docking station were hot to the touch. The front part where the mp3 player and docking station meet was melted and warped. I immediately unplugged it and it's now sitting outside on my back porch. I'm thankful this happened while I was around to notice it! I do not recommend this produce because it's a fire hazard!!
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.
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 ignored DaveG's review and was sorry I did!Even during installation I thought it was a good product. BUT it was exactly as DaveG said, it would not hold my LCD TV up or down. The mount allows movement of about 90 degrees but would only stay in half of that range. The right-left rotation was fine. My TV was just 9 lb and the mount is rated for 15 lbs. Also I had to buy longer screws to attach the TV.It is possible to use this -- if you just HAVE TO have a under cabinet mount -- simply use a long screw with a wingnut to hold it in a fixed position. Likewise, you could hold it up by attaching a spring. Of course with this rigging you couldn't raise or lower it without a hassle.I finally put the TV back on the stand that it came with and left it on the countertop. Flipping it up and down would have been cool but this is not the product to do it with.I sent it back to Amazon for a refund. Now I have to cover up the holes I made in the kitchen cabinet.
I'm shocked to read all the reviews complaining of the flicker problem. I absolutely loved this monitor until, after 15 months or so, I started getting awfull flickering/distortion. I guess I understand why the warranty ends after one year. I will not buy another NEC monitor.
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've only had this ink a few weeks and already it says it's low. I don't print much so I'm very dissapointed.
THIS PRINTER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS XP. I have had to download the drivers and patches over and over again. It will work for a few days, and then Iget &quot;communication error messages&quot; and have to reboot for it to print. I switched my HP printer and no problem. It is dependable with Windows 2000. The cartridges are much more expensive than my other printers. Print quality and speed is very good for the price of the printer. The photo quality was okay
The HP LJ 1020 non-oem toner cartridge prints clearly and does not jam; however, it prints black smudges along the right margin of every page.
I needed a 2GB flash drive for work and picked this up at a local store. I got it to the office and dropped a 2.5 MB folder into this drive, and it took about 10 minutes (!!!) to write it. That's 0.004 MB/sec, roughly 2000 times slower that the specs claim. Reading the same folder back was instantaneous. I tried other USB ports, and even a second computer (both Windows XP PCs less than a year old) and got roughly the same results (slightly slower actually). I tried a few larger files, and found that with individual large files I got a write speeds as fast as 4MB/sec. But trying to write multiple files brings this thing to a stop. Maybe mine is defective? Anyway it's useless for my application so I'm planning on returning 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.
I ordered both a Samsung K5 and a Belkin folio case for it on Feb 4, 2007. Both were said to be "in stock." Then I waited.A week later, I checked "where's my stuff?" and it said the items weren't due to ship until late March. I cancelled the K5 and found one elsewhere, which arrived within a week.As for this folio case, it still says "in stock" on its Amazon webpage but my cart now says it'll ship sometime in late March or April...two full months after the order.I get the feeling I'm never going to see this folio case and will have to cancel this part too.Hey, if it's not in stock, tell me. Worse, how come Samsung doesn't sell a case for their own K5 player?
I bought the Rio Cali to use when I went running or worked out in the gym. I didn't want to worry about breaking an IPOD and I didn't need thousands of songs, so I thought this would be a good alternative. I was wrong. This MP3 player is very poorly made.1. The armband kept sliding down my arm as I used the treadmill.2. The earphones are cheap and don't get nearly loud enough. 3. My particular player came broken and sound only came out of 1 earphone.4. The radio barely gets any type of signal. My gym is only a few miles from a major radio station in NYC and it didn't even come in.5. The player itself feels flimsy and cheap. I don't think it could withstand a few drops despite have some rubber on it.Other people complained about the software, I personally didn't have any problems with it. But then again I returned it after a week. When you spend $150-200 on something, you expect to get a quality product and this definitly isn't it. Of all the flash based MP3 players, this one was rated as one of the best. How is this possible? I would hate to see how the low end models perform. I'll stick with my old Sony Sports Discman that I've had for 3 years and is still going strong...who cares if its a little bigger.Save your money and don't buy this product.
I am very disappointed in the amount of STATIC that I hear when this product is being used! I have tried every single station, position in my car, and volume and it is always terrible! It was too much hassle to return this item so now I am stuck with it. I would appreciate any suggestions as to how to make the best of this product.
I bought a terk antenna to try to boost the AM reception of my long range radios, which I use in the UK to get medium wave from the Irish broadcaster RTE. (I have both the CC Radio plus and the GE Superadio). The Terk antenna makes absolutely no difference to the GE Superadio and actually disimproves the Sangean CC Radio. It does not do what it says it should at all. I would not recommend you bother with it. Just get a long wire and hang it out the window of your house and you might do better. PS - in my experience in the UK, the GE Superadio completely outstrips the Sangean radio for station reception - it doesn't have the sleek looks or the digital tuning, but if it's reception you want, get a GE radio.
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!
I only use this computer because I have to at work - It's practically useless due to overheating problems. A computer should be able to burn a cd without overheating to the point of freezing up.
I would understand if I had this problem with a generic case I bought somewhere. But for Canon to make this case for their own cameras, and have a design flaw that causes such a big problem is really poor. I love my camera but this case is the result of ignorant design. Very disappointing product design from Canon. I take very good care of my things and to have my LCD scratched in the first 3 weeks I owned it - bc of this case - is really frustrating.
I tried in every way to fit this into my PC (its a Dell), then I gave it to my brother who has a HP but with no success. I strongly do no recommend it.
I installed this amplifier for a Dish Network setup. Some of the channels are showing 30%, others 60%. After installing this amplifier, the numbers are exactly the same. Since it doesn't come with a manual of any kind, and since their website offers absolutely no advice - should it be connected closer to the dish or closer to the receiver? In the middle? Does it matter? I have no way of knowing whether or not this problem is the amplifier or the setup. Buyer beware - it may do absolutely nothing at all.
Bought the DRX-830U to replace an internal LG burner that gave out after about 6 months of fairly regular use. Have previously had an IOMagic internal that gave out after about 5 months and a Sony 500-series external that still works fine after over 3 years, albeit at 4x max w/no DL capability. I chose the new Sony because of the longevity of older one vs my other models, plus I only paid $70 for it at a major electronics store (on sale).Installation went fine. Plugged in the cables, turned it on and Win XP automatically loaded software for it. After a required restart I burned by 1st DVD (Sony 16x -R single-layer disk) using Nero Express and was disappointed at the 10+ minute burn time. Took over 3 minutes for the unit to spin up and down over and over before actually starting to write. Also noticed that the unit was considerably louder than my previous 3 burners.Went to Sony support site, downloaded latest firmware update (SS22) and installed it (unit came with SS20). Install went fine, just be warned that it automatically initiates a Windows shutdown upon completion. No option to delay it.Burned the same data to new disk and was surprised to find that, even though write process started much more quickly, total burn time increased to over 12 minutes. I immediately tried burning same data one more time. The burn failed after about 4 minutes with just a 'write error' showing up in the log. When I ejected the disk, it was very warm to the touch and I caught a faint whiff of burning silicon(!). I waited a while before trying again, burned the same data one more time, and everything went fine with a burn time of just over 8 minutes. Immediately went to burn another disk of new data and had another failure after about 4 minutes. Disk was again very warm. Tried again immediately afterwards - same result.Upgraded Nero to latest versions, just to be safe. First burn went ok, a little over 9 minutes, next burn immediately afterwards failed. Faint smell of burning silicon again.Since then I've burned several disks successfully, but burn times have ranged from 8 to over 15 minutes. I now always wait at least 30 minutes bt burns to let the unit cool off.Overall, the excessive heat and noise, along with the varied burn times, leaves me disappointed with this unit.Maybe I just got a lemon?
Received this battery, and found out that it is not new. It clearly have been used before, for there are scratch marks all over the place.There is no where from the descripion says it's used. I will not buy from them again.!!!! :&lt;
I purchased my Sony VAIO PCG-FX250 on September 2001, and let me tell you that I became dissapointed with it a long time ago. First thing that failed in my VAIO was the Diskette Drive before ending the first year, a few months later it was the CD-DVD/RW unit; I had to replace it, my power adaptor also had to be fixed about a year ago, and finally, my battery went belly up a couple of months ago. Now that I'm looking for a replacement I found that is awfully expensive which I don't justify, besides not being a reliable item, it doesn't even last more than a couple of hours when new.To make a long story short, the VAIO computers and accesories have goood looks, but for a device that costed me a little more than two grand at that time, I expected a much more reliable device. My next laptop won't be a SONY VAIO.
I bought a garmin gps 60csx for several hundred dollars for use in all situations, trails, water, road, and paid $100 in US road map softward so I could also use it in my car to find addresses. The software is very user-unfriendly. I do a search for an address in Florida and it can't find a street that's been there for 30 years. It doesn't even have Miami on its list of cities. I am sure there is a way to figure it all out if I spend hours studying it, but its Garmins non-user friendly system and you shouldn't have to do that. It's crap. You'd be better off buying cheap $100 car gps with free road map. But don't buy Garmin, they don't know what user friendly is. And getting hold of tech support to help. You can, but the wait will be long, if not impossible
I use these earplugs with my 5G iPod. They claim to increase bass but they really do not. They are comfortable in the ear. I don't hear any real improvement over the earplugs that came with the iPod.
Although delighted to see my package arrive, was disappointed to see that the filter case is opened up, spotted some scratches on the filter itself =(
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.
When I first purchased this I thought It didn't work. I plugged it into the hard drive and connected the power cord and nothing. I forgot about it till I needed something off a hard drive and figured I'd try plugging it into a spare plug in my computer for power and use it just for the SATA to USB that did work. Why the power supply that come with would not work I do not know and for less than $20 I am not to bothered to bug the seller.
I received the Lexar Jumpgear MP3 for Christmas and loved it. The LCD screen was sweet and sound quality wasn't that bad. I read several reviews complaining about this product but there were a few good ones...I decieded to get it anyway and Buy.com sent it within three days of Christmas which is pretty good...well 30 days later, EXACTLY 30 DAYS LATER WHEN THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT, it stopped working. Completely. It freezes up on the startup screen and I have to remove the battery to stop it. I tried everything from bran-spaking new batteries to reformatting my 256Mb Thumbdrive. The Thumbdrive works fine but this Jumpgear MP3 SUCKS!! I hit play and it freezes on the startup screen and it will never go away until you cut the power. I swear companies make things that work until the warranty ends...Buy.com WILL NOT respond to my emails and Lexar won't either...I may have gotten a lemon but there are too many Jumpgear lemons I've heard about out there and I'm just trying to help you SAVE YOUR 40 BUCKS!!! EVEN THOUGH I LOST 55!!! DONT GET THIS PERIOD!!!!!
I purchased this Cables To Go from ELMENOS. The discription clearly says it is gold. It is not. I did not pay much for it so I am not going to worry about it too much. You might want to be aware that this item is not gold. This is a quote from the product description, "Gold terminals ensure long lasting, corrosion-free connections."
First off I asummed too much in that [expensive] wireless headphones were going to be anywhere near the quality of even 100 dollar headphones. I was skeptikal in the first place but I couldn't demo them at the store because they had to be charged first. I decided to try them and I am dissapointed. Id say their worth about a 100 for the feautures and quality. I wouldn't by cordless headphones for about 5 years when the technology is signifigantly better. It had signifigant static reguardless of where the reciver or the headset was. It is not as comfotable as many headphones but it is not awful the quality is that of 50 dollar headphones. If the volume is turned up the bass becomes awful similar to that of a blown speaker. I do not reccomend the rs85s but I do reccomend sennheiser corded headphones of all sorts.Matt Katona
I purchased this unit because of its reasonable price and HDMI capability. After replacing my existing receiver, I found that the front left and right channels and one of the rear channels had no output. After returning the unit and purchasing a replacement (of the same model), I am well pleased. The set up was a snap. The automatic sound balancing worked perfectly. The HDMI works flawlessly. Once I got a working unit everything is good.
I bought the 6000T in April 2007 after doing research on the internet and looking at their website, which stated that you could download maps from their website and a map update would be available in August. Since I live in a area with a lot of freeway construction and the roads are changing all the time, I was very interested in this capability.Come August and their website said the map update would be available in September. In September it said October. I called their support at the end of October and was told an update would be available by the end of the year. In the meantime I did download the 1.22 software update.In December I checked the website again and came to find the update was available, but you had to purchase it on a CD for $80 - not the free download I was expecting. Since the unit was basically useless on the major freeways in my area I bit the bullet and bought it.I got around to installing it the week before last, and come to find the map version it installed was Q3 2006 - already 18 months old. I tested it out anyway and as far as I could tell, there was no difference in the map database (at least for my area).I called Magellan support today and spent an hour on the phone talking to various hindi individuals (I guessed they outsourced their call center sometime since October) only to be told over and over that the map update I purchased was the latest version (even though it was probably already on the unit when I bought it), and that there was nothing I could do about. Even when I pointed out that their website had posted misleading information about the nature of the update for the past 6 months, all they would say was (paraphrasing) "You're stuck with it - go away and leave us alone - there's nothing we're going to do about it".If you need up to date maps, stay away from Magellan. Their products don't perform as advertised and the company does not stand behind them.I guess they realized how crappy their products are because the Roadmate series has been pulled from their website.
They may sound good and look good, but look somewhere else for earhuggers. Aside from being uncomfortable, they're unsteady and one-size-fits-all in two plastic wraps that easily come loose from your ears, as well as the actual earbuds dropping from their holders. And apart from all of that, the sound quality is horrific. You would be best doing a search again and finding a new pair.
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.
Player has too many problems even after loading in the update discs. Things like: very slow startup, scan speed 1 usually works but forget 2 and 3, will just go into pause mode for no reason and you can't get it out without rebooting, etc. Very irritating machine, especially since it is relatively expensive.
I was very disappointed in the my order. The Bulldog Keyless entry was received on time, but it did not have programming instructions, so it is useless to me. If it wasn't going to have instructions, or if I were not going to be able to program it, then I should have been told in the information that was available on the order site. Now I am at a loss as to what to do with it. I could simply send it back, but I don't feel like messing with it now.
The good thing about this DVD player is that you can disable Macrovision and enable multi-region playback if the serial number starts with either A, B, C or D. When it works, the DVD player plays *some* VCDs and DVDs. Most of the time it will refuse to recognize a DVD and "NO DISC" will appear on the display. Once you'll open and close the door a dozen of times, your DVD might play. Cleaning the lens will not help much. The remote contol has be be held no more than a feet away. You go further, and the remote control is completely useless. (With fresh Duracell Alkaline batteries, that it) This unit is light, cheap in price & cheap in contruction. Should anybody decide to buy this 'lemon' do yourself a favor and buy the extended waranty, you'll need it.
I bought this so that I could transfer some digital video from 8 mm tapes to my laptop. It fit my camera fine, but did not fit my laptop, even though it was the right cord. Very disappointing.
I got this antenna because I have DISH Network and they don't offer local channels so I wanted the local channels to look like digital from the antenna and this was on sale. It also shows a graph, but I can't believe its the truth but its a LIE! I rather get a $100 or a $200 antenna more than this. Also, I rather trade this with a 10 year old tv because it don't work like the way I wanted it to work. The only good thing about this is that its on SALE! Its on sale because no one bought it!
I must say that I'm VERY dissapointed with the m505. I've onwed Palm III and Palm Vx before, and never thought that I will be switching, however when it came time to upgrade (just last week,)I had a chance to compare the Sony Clie 610C ... and the m505 side-by-side. This should be recommended to everybody before they purchase the m505, because the Sony screen is SO MUCH BETTER. It is actually bright, you can see colors clearly, it is great outdoors, and has 320x320 resolution as oposed to m505's standard 160x160. The detail, sharpness and brightness of the Sony are simply in a different category.To sum it up, shame on you Palm for selling the MOST ... Palm OS based PDA that has such a poor screen.
Having previously replaced a couple of cartridges that dried out on my Sharp UX-B20 fax, I've been pretty good about making a copy with the fax every few weeks to prevent the problem from recurring. But it happened once again--and the manual's instructions to wipe the cartridge and run the cleaning sequence didn't help. I got the cartridge to work by soaking the contacts at the bottom end of the cartridge in 1/8 inch of distilled water and then wrapping the end in a wet cloth and smacking it against my hand (don't know if the latter step was important, but it didn't seem to hurt). I'm grateful to the reviewers who suggested these measures. You've saved me--and probably a lot of others--a lot of money.
This MP3 player froze up the second time I used it and would not come back on. would not recommend purchasing this product.
I had to return this filter because it had no effect on light contol and color saturation.
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.
I have tried to make thi thing work in three computers. It is never recognized in POST. I don't hear it spin with mechanic's stethoscope. I have been able to get other models (later) to work in those machines. I am certain it is in the hybrid, or "older" power coupling as it does not look like later versions of the SATA. I was unable to return as I had a Ultra-ATA/SATA form factor issue until I purchased a IDE-SATA card which took me past the warranty. The new Intel mobo with native SATA for my "build your own" and my new Dell don't see it.
Unfortunately, this nice looking package just doesn't pack the power punch needed. I have an Epson printer, a Saitek joystick, a gamepad and my dell monitor (with 2 usb ports) plugged into the back of the IOGEAR and several times throughout the day my computer will "bonk" and state USB device is not connected, only to redetect the device a few seconds later.Would not work at all with a Dell9150 I use at work. :( Fortunately it works great as a card reader on my xp sp2 asus based home system.
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
I purchased this a Toshiba RD xs34 about 1 month ago. The first one did not work at all. Would not record on HDD and would not play DVD's.Given a replacement which worked from the start but the reds were orange and the dark blues were light blue.After two weeks the TV Guide quite working and recording manually did not work. Could set up manually to record but it did not come on or record at the appropriate time.When you call Toshiba for assistance be prepared for a minimum 20 minute wait.When I reported the problems with the second machine they wanted me to send it in and they would repair or replace it after looking at it. In the mean time I would have nothing for $550 spent and less than two weeks of operation.I am taking it back to the store I bought it from as they have a 90 day satisfaction guarantee.The remote is not user friendly. Very poorly laid out menu system.My advice is if buying this product purchase a small boat to anchor with it as this is its best use.
No power cord, No Record functionality, No User Manual, No Custom EQ (only presets), No ability to directly copy music to Zune. No useful caring case, No useful earphones, even the ON/OFF is poorly designed.From the moment you open the box you can begin to see that the Zune is a real mess! Everything is aimed at making it look "sexy", with complete disregard for functionality. Installation is bloated with copyright infringement protection, and not much else. On restarting your computer Zune automatically takes control of your computer, grabbing every possible file without allowing you to decide which pictures or music you want on the Zune. Playback has very little customization available. No custom folders, etc. The only things that I found impressive was the radio and the large screen. Very disappointing for anyone wanting media YOUR way.
did not install within amazon's 30 day return window. when finally did and installed firm ware it locked up, new right outta the box. amazon said too bad sorry. might give you partial refund but can't tell me for sure.not worth wasting time to box, drive and pay to ship. throwing it in the garbage.
Ordered this case from Amazon and got it real quickly, but this is a horrible case. I can live with all the complaints about the cover and stitching and so on. My main concern is using the case, meaning the interior. First, the new "fast filler" system that holds the CD sheets inside is a poor choice over the usual 3 ring binder system. In order to remove or replace sheet #100, you would have to slowly remove all 99 sheets that is in front of it. With a 3 ring binder holding the wallet sheets, you just open the binder to that page and remove it. Second, and most important, the zipper that closes the case is horrible. Once you open the zipper it's damn hard to close it back. In order to open the CD case completely -(flat open), you must open the zipper to the end. Here lies the problem. By doing so, the Zipper becomes lodged inside the center binding and you'll have a hell of a time trying to grab it just to re-zip the case closed. I used a pliers to grab it and then you fight to pull the zipper shut. There is no force to pull the zipper against, so while it's bent into the binder, you keep trying to nudge the zipper into a place where you can get some traction and pull the zipper closed. Good luck with that. It took me 20 minutes just to close the stupid CD storage case. I've read many many reviews where the zipper broke the very first time that they tried to close the case. So I was very careful, and that made the job even longer. I don't think I want a case that will take me 20 minutes to close every time I use it. Obviously, Case Logic did not use a Quality Control Inspector (QCI)on their production line. Have you ever bought a product and get a little tag in the box that says "Inspected by #15". These Control Inspectors usually test the products in a way which it will be used by the customer. This is to determine the strength and durability. Had Case Logic used a QCI, they would see that the zipper is of a poor design and recommend change. DO NOT BUY THIS CASE unless you plan to keep it open all the time. Otherwise, keep shopping. I called Amazon to complain and point out all the reviews citing the problems with the zipper. And that they should stop selling it until Case Logic design a proper useable zipper for this case. I then returned the case the next day for a full refund. Avoid the hassle I went through and stay way from this case.
Now, I have never owned a Zune, but have two close friends who did. I played with it for all of a few minutes and was pleased by the large color screen, the sound quality, the video capabilities.However, both of my friends wanted to exchange their product for a different brand mp3 player after a mere two days of ownership.Apparently the Zune's fresh, fully charged battery barely makes it past an hour or two of play. It just doesn't support the capabilities of this little machine. And that terrible battery life just overshadows whatever potential it might have had.
Feels cheap, definitely aftermarket despite 'by Lenovo' below the product name.Does not match the connector on any of my lenovo laptops T510, T500, T400 which have SATA interfaces and Ultrabay II / IIIPlease update the description with the compatible devices:ThinkPad R60 SeriesThinkPad T60 SeriesThinkPad X60 SeriesThinkPad Z60 SeriesThinkPad Z61 SeriesThinkPad Advanced Dock media bayThinkPad X6 Ultrabase media bayI'll try my T61 later this week, and update my review, but so far - this purchase was disappointing.
I got one of these, used it about 3 dozen times over the course of a year, then it started acting strange.First, I couldn't delete files. Later, I just couldn't turn the power on. Its a dud now.This is my first time ever to write a negative review, and looking at all the positive reviews I feel I must have just had bad luck.Anyway, beware that it can just die on you with no understandable reason. Getting help from Olympus is just not that easy. Next time I'm going to get one from a store (like Sam's Club) that backs up the products they sell with their own warranty. Amazon is great but obviously can't help in this situation.My other experience with Olympus products (one other voice recorder and an underwater camera) has been positive. I've never had to communicate with them directly though, so now the bad feelings come out.
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!
We couldn't get through one movie without seeing, &quot;Clean Me&quot; REPEATEDLY on the screen. Prior to getting this message, you could see digits on the screen start to blur. We played all brand new, clean disks and had the same result. All three movies we watched did the same thing. Bummer, this one's going back.
In short: They sound okay, but not that great. The only huge problem I had with these [at first] is that they aren't very loud. I don't listen to music terribly loud anyway, so it's not like I'm looking for really intense power. They sound clean, but as everyone else said, midrange is seriously lacking. And when you turn them up, the bass goes up in a really not proportionate way. Of course you can adjust that in an equalizer or even just turn down the bass knob, but who wants to change their speaker settings every time you turn the volume up or down? Not me.About six months or less after owning these though, something happened to the volume control. All I did was move them to another room, and suddenly I could barely hear them. Then they got progressively softer, until they stopped working entirely. A month later, they started working again, but are now stuck at a ridiculously low volume that basically renders them useless. It sounds like a lot of other people have had this problem so ultimately:Don't buy these. Buy something that sounds better, and as a plus you won't have to deal with JBL's manufacturing defect.
Things started out alright but the LED screen burnt out and then the camera stoped transferring pictures to the docking station. So far the camera has had more down time then up time.
Some things work fairly well - it doesn't do as good a job as my Toyota GPS, but it's ok in a pinch in a car that doesn't have a GPS to start with. I bought it for a trip to Italy, both driving and walking. The first thing I wanted to do with it was "go" to Rome and look around the streets where I would be walking to and from my hotel. It doesn't do that. Oh, it could, but the designers never thought of it. I can enter "Rome", but it tries to make a driving route to there from California. After a long while it bombs and says "out of memory", then takes me back to California. It's so stupidly single minded it is unable to just go view an area for a while. My Toyota in-car GPS is pretty darn limited, and unimaginative, but it will at least do that!Other things on this little device are similarly restricted. Perhaps if the developers spent less time putting extra junk on these things, like Bluetooth stereo music, and actually tried using the device as a map for a while, they would go "duh, oh, yeah" and finish the software.I hate products that don't fulfill their promise. This is one.
I received the item and it worked perfectly fine for a month, then it suddenly stopped working...It overheated by itself and won't charge my computer. The cord is perfectly fine too. Feels cheap and I don't think it's the official toshiba charger. It has three prongs and requires a surge protector. I would not recommend this charger
It provided 45 mins at most extra power supply (and that was for word processing only...forget about video). It tended to drift into sleep mode and power down which was annoying. I cant prove it but I also think it may have damaged my laptop battery. After about 9 months the thing died and the company would not honar the warranty.Do not buy this, throw your money down a well instead.
Bought the 80 gig version to transfer information from an old computer to a new computer...valuable information that cannot be replaced such as memories - hundreds of pictures. The hard drive stopped working before the information could transferred to the new computer. I don't know if I will ever be able to get anything back off of it, and the memories may be lost. A waste of money and a heartbreaking product. Do not buy a Maxtor!
Do yourself a favor and spend the extra 80 bucks and get a Garmin. With no text to speech, you will be finding yourself straining to see the poorly lit screen while you try to focus on the road, and without map updates, this product will be obsolete in a short period of time. The routes provided are sometimes very peculiar, often forcing me to make U-turns on divided highways in order to reach my destination. In products such as these, the engineering makes all the difference, and that is where the Garmin products excel.
I was wondering if most of you that bought this have touched the cable its self while playing your music loud? If you do i can almost promise you its gonna be warm or hot to the touch. Not good for wires to run hot. I bought a sub package that came with an amp install kit years ago. they clamied 8 guage wire that was probably 10 or 12. the plastic melted around the wire cause it was runing so hot. When your buying wires for your car remember wires are like the veins of your body. They need lots of room to push the power through. you push too much power through to small a cable your gonna have problems. I wouldnt use these for anything over 500 watts. I never bought this setup but im gave it 1 star because they are lieing right to your face about this product. that alone so discurage anyone from buying this. Even cheap amps deserve better quality wires. I have true 0 guage wireing in my car, but im also pusing over 3000 true watts not fake overrated boss watts. dont buy this crap or any other crap boss sells.
I have recently finished with my second pair of these headphones. They are comfortable, have great sound for the price, and really drown out quite a bit of ambient noise (like the New York City subway).The problem is that I have gone through two pairs in less than a year. My wife is currently wearing through her third pair in the same amount of time.On my first pair, the rubber disintegrated down to the wire within three months. However, the wire did not break, and things never got to the point where the sound quality was affected, because I lost one of the silicon sleeves that goes in your ear. There is no way to replace them when that happens, so I decided to buy another pair and try to be more careful. After using the second pair for about 4 or 5 months, the right side went dead, although there is no obvious damage to the wires.My wife has had problems with lost ear sleeves and disintegrating wires as well. I am not going to continue to pay $30 every few months to buy headphones that fall apart. I decided instead to invest in a pair of Shure e2c headphones, which cost more ($65), but hopefully will last a little longer. I figure that in less than a year, I would have spent at least $65 replacing these headphones again and again.Unless you don't need your headphones to stand up to four months of everyday wear, don't buy these.
Note:This product came up when I did a search for the dash mount gps model c330. This won't work with that unit (doesn't come with any cords or power). Buyer beware if you make a mistake and order this from Office Depot/Tech depot. No way to cancel order (even 5 minutes later) due to mistake. Very poor communication and customer service policy. Notice there poor performance compared to other sellers. Buyer Beware!!!!
My Vizio P42HD has developed a 1 inch vertical black line running through the center of the screen. I contacted Vizio tech support and got the the typical run around, getting transferred around, staying on hold for nearly an hour, and finally getting transferred to a voicemail. Left a message and got a call back a few hours later. I was told that I have a fatal failure in the plasma display, and because it is past the warranty period, my TV is now unrepairable junk. They will not stand behind the product, so I spent nearly $2000 for a junk plasma that lasted two years. Not much of a bargain, eh? Like many other reviews, this is a warning to not waste your money on a Vizio. There is a reason it is so inexpensive. Do yourself a favor and buy a better known brand. The quality and customer service will be much better. You will save a lot of money, time and frustration in the long run.
I ordered this thinking it was a center channel speaker as shown in the picture. What I recieved was a pair of 5" rectangular speakers. Not what is shown.
mine wasn't reliable. I had it connecting my DVR and my new HDTV. I replaced the DVR and still had the problem. It would drop the signal and I'd have to power cycle the TV to get the picture to come back. When I switched to component cables, the problem didn't reoccur.
the case doesn't fit the Rino 655T. other than that it's ok. should have been checked before it was offered.
Wonderful for the first 3 months I used itevery thing did as it should then it DIED !!nothing to do with batteryswould not turn on no matter what I triedvery sad I loved it when working
I bought a Rio Riot in January and it broke within a month. Since I had purchased it through the company I tried to get a refund from them. Let me warn you, if anything goes wrong with your product it takes over a week to get a response from tech support beyond a form letter that may or may not have anything to do with your problem. I finally gave up after 4 months of trying, so now I am left with a Rio Riot that does not work at all. I would suggest going with another company just incase something goes wrong.
The platen had been screwed up years ago by someone trying to shrink wrap without release paper. It cleaned up somewhat but not enough to satisfy me. It might work well for others.
what junk! sounds good but really horrible printer worst one i ever bought. buy this,and you be sorry. slow,noisy,eats ink like its candy.try cleaning the ink cartridges and it wastes so much ink,you will not believe it.worst of all,it spits ink all over the page for no reason. i sent a copy to epson while trying to get it fixed. even they couldnt believe it, but did nothing.i cant stand this company or this printer
I bought this HD, I've regretted it ever since. The power cord connector of the drive is bad, and the computer rarely detects that the drive is connected even when the power connection works. I have to plug it in and unplug it dozens of times before XP knows it is there. WD customer support would only send another power cord, which wasn't the problem at all and didn't change anything. This drive is a waste of money when there are much better choices available.
Amazon's request for my review of the Sony DEJ017CK Walkman with Car Accessories came the day after I wrapped up the unit and returned it for a refund. I had bought it to listen to books on CD when I travel in my old car which has only a casette deck. Unfortunately, when I played a CD in the Walkman through the tape deck and car's speakers, a loud hiss is produced which makes listening impossible. There is no hiss when I play a cassette, so I can only assume that it comes from the Walkman. This was a quite a disappointment because I thought that the Sony Walkman was a good product.
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...
Nothing functioning on this multi-function.Printer: Cartridge dries up fast. So if u r an occasional printer user, u have 2 clean the nozzle each time u print. The cost of Lexmark cartridge are very expensive compared to other makers.Scanner: Mine gives a green tone to all pics scanned. Contacted 'Support' and their suggestion didn't work.Fax: Not successful so far.Copy: This is the only advantage of this unit. You don't need the PC to make a copy (provided the printer cartridge is good to go).Recommended: Definitely a NO (no deal is a good deal when buying Lexmark products).Lesson: $180 wasted to learn that Lexmark doesn't work.
I waited 10 days for this to arrive. The first time I plugged it in it ran for 2 minutes. I typed Dear and the machine typed wcm" When I tried to erase wcm" the erase mechanism did not work. I turned the machine off and when I switched it back on the carriage went to the far left and will not move, ie I cannot type or use the machine in any way. When the machine came two of the keys were knocked loose and I had to stick them back on. Now when I look at the machine I can see it is assymetrical...there is a 1/4 gap in the base, so it must have been dropped or damaged somewhere. This is not acceptable but I have no way to contact whoever Mstasad is. I have a huge project to do over the labor day weekend but I don't have a typewriter that works. I feel cheated and am very upset...
I have had this case for over two months now and have tried to get it work on five different computers. One time a laptop saw the enclosed hard drive but nothing since. The light comes on to indicate it has power, I connected it to the USB ports on the computers themselves, but still, nothing. I have ruled out the hard drive being the issue because I have since purchased another external case and have had no further issues. Either mine was very, very broken, or as a trend this is a faulty product. Buy at your own risk!
I would urge someone to try a simple experiment which will illustrate how useles this device is.Just connect a DVD/Blueray or other device directly over an S-Cable and then connect the same through this booster. I guarantee you will see absolutely zero difference.A lot of people post complaints but don't quantify them clearly. I hope the above makes a compelling case why this gadget is useless.
I got this to go with my phone, sadly it only works with 1% (according to the people that sold it to me) of devises at this time, something that they failed to mention.
After hours of trying all I got was a blurry screen. I returned the item.
I had such hopes for this router. I was replacing a 7 year old linksys. I liked the fact that it had a VPN server. This is something I have wanted for some time and the main reason I bought it. It only worked if I set it up as a basic router.What worked:- Port forwardingWhat didn't work (Note, I did check to make sure the router had the latest firmware, 2.0.0.3):- DDNS: I tried to setup DDNS (though dyndns.com). Every time I did, the router dropped it wan IP address and would not renew it. I would also reset the all of my user names and passwords. It would go back to the default.- Remote Management: I tried setting up the remote management. I tried the default. Didn't work. I tried SSH. Didn't work. I opened everything up, didn't work.- VPN server: I set this up with the idea that I could connect remotely and access my network shares on my linux box. It never worked. I used the quickvpn software. It never worked. I searched the cisco help site. Tried everything. Nothing worked.The biggest selling point for me was the VPN server and it never worked. Do some searches about the router and the VPN. You will find that the point to point works, but the remote user does not.I am going back to my old router which did everything but the VPN server and worked.I would not buy this. You will only waste your time.
Looks cute Ok, and has many accexxories. But IT PLAYS UP TO A POINT AND JUST STOPS. OR STOPS AND SKIPS FAR AHEAD. VERY FRUSTRATING ESPECIALLY WHEN WATCHING INTERESTING MOVIES OR LISTENING TO NICE SONGS.I wonder why, or it item not really as branc new as described?Thanks
Save your money, save your time. Search the web for "Rio" and "upgrader" and you'll quickly realize that this device (like all Rio MP3 players) is buggy and prone to failure after only a few months. We've had ours since Christmas 2003, so it's dead after 9 months.Unfortunately, Rio offers one of the shortest warranties, and their customer service is terrible. The "fix" they offered was to replace my Cali with a refurbished model - at a cost of a hundred dollars! Well you can see here at Amazon that a new model doesn't cost much more, so that's hardly a good solution.Avoid the Cali, avoid Rio, save up your money and get a reliable player like an iPod instead.P.S. You may find some methods posted in web forums for fixing the upgrader bug in Rio Chibas, but I could not get my Cali to work using the same methods. I also reformatted the device and reinstalled the firmware but nothing has helped.
This has got to be a JOKE. As has been stated below, the pricing for this item is preposterous. I came here to buy the 5.5-gen iPod since I read many, many reviews branding the new Classic line an afterthought at best. How is it that this 5.5-gen product costs OVER $200 more than the most updated iPod out there? Give me a break, Amazon.
Too delicate, Cheap manufacturing. Broke the focus knob on the first day by trying to adjust focus!!! Vendor replaced the product but I was not happy with the products sensitivity to handling. Resolution is good. It would have been cool if the device was battery operated. Would have made a great babycam or nanny cam.
I ordered this dvd player then cancelled within in hour once i saw i was being charged $63.98! It was supposed to be $16.99 plus $19.50 shipping.I then received a remote control for the dvd player and it was in nasty condition! Gross! I havent checked my credit card yet, i think i was charged for the remote.
Sorry to sound like a broken record. We use the DVD player 3-4 times per month. Now the DVD player will not play ANY dvd's. The DVD player simply stopped working ...just in time for the holidays. You can be sure the next product won't be a Magnavox. No support and as of 12/27/04 only a "coming soon" page on www.magnavox.com. Very frustrating. Makes you stop and think that buying the $29 cheap DVDs may be a smarter way to go then spending extra on what you believe to be a quality product from a reputable company. Miffed in Minnesota.
When I ordered this item from BLUEPROTON in Sept, 2006, I expected to receive it quickly... three weeks later, I contacted the seller to inquire about its status. The seller sent me a USPS tracking number that stated it had been delivered only a week after I ordered it, but the item never arrived at my house. I went to the Post Office where they told me the tracking number only confirmed it was delivered to a regional distribution center 60 miles from my house. After four full weeks, I asked the seller to help me in locating the item. They stopped returning my emails and would NOT help at all. All they had to do is file a claim with the USPS and they would get reimbursed for the item, but they REFUSED to do even that. If you want to gamble, you can order from this seller. I will NEVER order from them again!
I bought these to accompany my Coby MP3 player I purchased at the same time. Big mistake! First, they are uncomfortable. To the point where it almost gives me a headache when I wear them for more than 20 minutes. Second, the right ear piece suddenly decided to stop working. I went to the Coby support website and they want more money for me to ship them in and send them back than I originally paid for them! Quite ridiculous. Mine only lasted about 3 1/2 months, tops!
Worked fine for the first several months and then failed. I tested carefully by swaping out with another unit on another machine. I called to request a RA number and instead got jacked around for about 15 minutes with an offshore technician who was very hard to understand and didn't listen. I gave up, hung up, tossed the unit and vowed to NEVER BUY FROM LINKSYS AGAIN!
they charged me for the product in the photo and then i recieved a lower model! without the battery, bag, and such. then when called they first tryed to tell me that was the product i ordered but when i wouyld not accept it they did refund my money. they also started out saying i would have to pay return shipping??overall not a good experience..but i did get my money back so thats good.
The item description states that the Norcent DP300 has &quot;Manual voltage select (AC 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz) lets you use the player in several countries&quot; 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 selectso you can only use it in the US.
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 (?).
The product was not manufactured correctly.The wires to the ear plugs are a different length.One ear ire being longer than it's matching pair.The product is usable, but I am disappointed in the quality control.
$9 shipping for a $12 item seems a bit excessive for something that only weighs a few ounces.
I ordered this "Tripp Lite" 10 ft HDMI to HDMI Gold Digital Video Cable part number P568-010 from Amazon. I quickly got a confirmation email stating that my order for a "Tripp Lite 10 ft HDMI to HDMI Gold Digital Video Cable part number P568-010" had shipped from Abacus 24-7. The package arrived at my house only three days later. So far so good. Unfortunately what I received was NOT a Tripp Lite cable nor part number P568-010. It is a generic cable manufactured by PTC which sells for about 50% (or more) less on any number of websites, although it took a little investigative work to figure all that out. The first tip off was that the packaging was just a generic clear bag with a part number on it (HH-28F-10). The second tip off was that the cable had no markings on it other than some temperature specs and the letters HDMI on the plugs. A simple Google search on "HH-28F-10" shows that this is a "PTC 10ft Premium Gold Series HDMI cable". This does not appear to be an accidental switch. Is it as good as the advertised Tripp Lite product? I don't know. I couldn't find much of any info on the product (or on PTC). I was attracted to the Tripp Lite product because it is supposed to be a shielded cable and I trust Tripp Lite's reputation. The Amazon price seemed just a little bit too low to be true. It was. I wonder how many of the positive reviewers lauding the low price of this product actually got a Tripp Lite cable?
I've been waiting for this product for a long time. I ordered it for Christmas. Finall on St. Patrick's day 2001, I cancelled my order.
I bought the Zune after listening to the mostly positive reviews on Amazon. I loved the scratch resistant finish, the screen size is wonderful, audio quality, especially the FM radio- with Artist, song, and artist information.The deal breakers are lack of video format compatibility (the Zune software converts some formats to WMV, but this process is very lengthy and causes loss of picture quality. The worst thing was the clunky Zune software. You cannot add/ delete files without this thing. I prefer it when the MP3 player just shows up as a hard drive in Windows and therefore you can drag and drop files to/from it. I also don't like the lack of compatible music/video services. Microsoft should've had their Zune marketplace more "beefed up" to compete with the "big boys",I am truly happy for those who love this player. In the future (hopefully soon) this will be a worthy opponent to Ipod and Creative products. I for one will stick with Creative with the Zen Vision for now. Thanks for listening.
I had my c250 maybe a month before dropping it from less then 1 foot. This broke the connector loose on the board that connects to the 3.5mm jack disabling sound through one of my ear buds. This is apparently a VERY common problem with this mp3 player. Avoid this poorly built product spend a little more get a solid product.
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?
My 2 complaints make me loath to recommend this unit to anyone for field work.First, the sound quality is not great in a meeting setting. You will barley pick up parts of the discussion you would easily hear in the room, even with the unit pointing directly at the speaker if he is a couple of yards away.But even if it worked fine in meetings, the switches on the side are flimsy. One is for "Hold" and the other switches the unit between voice and music. These switches are plastic and sometimes make contact when you do not intend them to. This can stop your recording. It can also "wake" your unit when it is sitting in your bag or pocket, causing the batteries to drain. I am worried about touching the device as it is recording for fear that I'll inadvertently touch one of the switches and cause it to interrupt itself.The design for plugging into your computer is clever, but I have had problems with the power contacts because or it. As another reviewer mentioned, the battery door is also flimsy and prone to falling off. i have my unit taped together which proves very inconvenient when you need to get data off it or replace the battery (which you will do frequently).I was able to get this unit at a budget price, but the design of the thing makes me feel I didn't actually get much of a bargain. Where I work we have other Olympic voice recorders which are much more sturdy. While this one is nice and small, I do not feel I can trust it for critical data gathering.
The Vizio Plasma HDTV died 5 months after expiration of the 1 year warranty. The Vizio shutdowned on it own a few times and then after that it won't turn on anymore, nothing at all. No help from Vizio either on a way to get it repair myself. Vizio does not appear to design and manufacture a very reliable product, watch out.
I purchased this item mainly to view the videos in my laptop on TV but couldnt do so coz my laptop is not detecing the cable at all. Eventhough the product claims that it works with both 4 and 7 pin s-video but doesnt do so. Please be careful that you read the complete specification of your laptop before buying this product. I am going for a 7 pin s-video cable coz my laptop has a 7 pin output but this has only 4 pins.
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...
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.
It started out great !!! Played all kinds of formats. And it was affordable.Then at about 3 months old, it died. The problem I have is the same problem customer support has as a FAQ. That's not a good sign (means that it happens alot!!)My unit is dead (no power) and I can't get a response from customer service !!!! to fix it.btw - this unit will NOT play the latest DVD's either (dual layer, like Alias) and Disney movies. hmmmm....Personally I understand things happen to electronics, what puts the nail in their coffin is that I can NOT get hold of customer support !!!!
This was my second mad dog purchase and this one sucked too. Thye have bad products and they never send any rebates promised.I am never ever buying any mad dog product again and I advise you to not waste your money.
I have 5 HP 3600N printers for my office. HP will not support Windows 7. Google the topic for other angry 3600N owners! I have to tell you that as a an business owner I'd be out of business if I ran my company like HP!. They refuse to support Windows 7 users and owners of their 3600N printers. I need to buy 6 new computers and 12 monitors for my office... I'll never buy another HP product as long as I live! Hear me loud and clear HP... You should be ashamed of yourselves! I've never posted a review like this before... I hope I will never have to again.
It just took longer for me to have that problem because I don't use the convertible much. FM is so statisticy that I can't understand a word anymore. AM and CD still work fine. How can any company mess up the FM reception with all the "experience" they have, I don't know!Might plug in an external voice recorder that has radio or my Nokia phone to get the FM now until I get something else.Got talked into getting a Sony by Circuit City (before they went belly up). I wanted something reliable. Clearly, the "specialist" did not know what he was talking about.I knew Sony had reliabilities issues and I should have stayed away from them per experience as opposed to let a 20 year old convince me that he knew what he was talking about. Now we know why Sony is not doing so well financially! My first Sony product in 10 years and I'll stay away from them for another 10...
Stupid me, I bought two of the MUVO TX MP3 players. The first one stopped working after it got wet when I went for a run in a light drizzle. Not many choices or stores to buy other brands here in rural Hawaii - so I had to buy the same model as a replacement. After two months, it too has pretty much stopped working. Pressing the play button sometimes gets a response - but as soon as any other button is touched - it stops and 9 tinmes out of 10 it won't restart. I will never - ever - purchase another product from this manufacturer.
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
For years I used a Garmin 48 GPS on my boat, but, as it happens it was stolen and I needed to replace it. While the 48 did not have soundings or coast lines it did have all aids to navigation with full descriptions. You could tell which blinking light was which. Place the cursor on the mark and it would tell you it was a FL R 10s (flashing red every 10 seconds). And this data was part of the base unit. Beware the "basemap" that comes with all Garmin units has almost no aids to navigation at all. And the "Blue Charts", while providing so much data as too make using a 20 mile view almost useless, DOES NOT CONTAIN LIGHT DESCIPTIONS AT ALL. A channel marker is only "2" or "3". So, buyer beware, the new Garmin products have less practical navigation value than the older units have.
I've had this machine for a little over a year and a half and am ready to throw it in the trash. After several calls to Phillips customer service, I'm convinced that even they are clueless about what's wrong with this piece of junk. I get nothing but error messages which at this point are absolutely infuriating. The machine locks up all the time and sometimes won't even play the disks it has managed to record!Phillips should be sued blind for releasing a product as inferior as this. Basically what I now have is a $900 DVD player that only works part of the time. Don't waste your money on this piece of garbage.
I bought some Memorex dual layer DVDs and imagine my suprise that not a one, using any burning program will recognize it as being more then a standard 5 Dvd. After trying 10 in a row I just trashed it. What a bunch of crap. I was wondering why I had so many still and now Im reminded. I use Verbatim for DL important stuff but memorex for short term then shred storage.Dam are they rip offs. Verbatim. The DVD single or DL to use.
The web site recommends this case for this product. It is a great case, but not for this product as the size is too small. Please confirm before just buying a recommended product without checking size.
I bought this item to seal the faceplate of an outdoor kitchen mounted radio. I have replace the radio 2 times now. I bought marine radios hoping to help them survive. Not so great.
mine too was broken out of the box. it doesn't matter who makes them Magnavox puts their name on it, People trust that name, they need to do the right thing.
Let me begin by saying that, as a company, Zalman gets 5 stars plus. I have been using a Zalman Reserater XT hybrid liquid cooling system and a Zalman Z-Machine computer case for 4 or 5 years, and I cannot overemphasize my high opinion of this hardware. In addition, I am extremely pleased with Zalman's technical support.Unfortunately, their G200 liquid coolant is faulty and I recommend avoiding it like the plague. The G200 will gunk up your system and eventually plug it up and reduce the flow to the extent that you will no longer get useful cooling. Whenever I have emptied the system of this coolant, I have found tiny little globules that look like grit but are soft like tiny pieces of jello.Rinsing the system with distilled water and then replacing the coolant diluted with distilled water according to the instructions helped very little. I did find that reversing the flow in the system would unplug it for a while. Upon reading on the web what others had said about this problem, I followed their recommendations and switched to Feser One coolant. This solved the problem and it has not recurred.My recommendation to potential buyers: Buy Zalman's hardware but stay away from their G200 liquid coolant, because it might render your system useless.My recommendation to Zalman: Drop this product before you destroy your reputation.Pros: NoneCons: You may ruin your system with this stuff.
Like many reviews here, this is a good idea, and it does what it says it will. Just not with much audio quality. It sounds worse than a marginal FM station. OK for audio books, but not music.
I own 2 TeraStation Pro's. A 1TB and a 4TB. They do not work as advertised. Buffalo Tech support does not keep promises. The marketing and manuals for the product appear to be fraudulent. This is a company to avoid!
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 !
This would be a great MP3 player if it worked.I chose it so I could download subscription music.The first problem was that the LCD display nevercame on most of the time until I reset the playerseveral times in a row. Resetting the player meansremoving the battery. I decided I could live withthat until the thing stopped working altogether.Now its just a dead MP3 player. I just hope thatI can get in touch with Creative Tech Support intime to get a replacement before the warranty runsout. No luck so far.
I wanted to connect my favorite DELL PS/2 keyboard tomy newer DELL PC that only has USB connections. Ithought this TRENDnet USB to PS/2 Converter wouldsolve the problem so I bought one and installed it perinstructions but I could not get the DELL keyboard totalk to my DELL PC. In fact my PC did not evenrecognize that the TRENDnet Converter was plugged into a USB port. I tried this with 2 different DELLPS/2 keyboards and tried several different USB portsbut no luck. I was not able to get the converter towork with my hardware.
I've had repeatedly awful experiences with Lacie hard drives. We bought three in one go: one tetra, and two 500 GB. The tetra lasted for about three months before it broke down, one 500 lasted about a year, and now the final one went down after a couple of years. Every attempt to fix these problems through LaCie has been impossible. For instance, if you try to contact their troubleshooting department, clicking on the url brings you back to your own acct. information. Clearly, this company has good technology, but awful reliability and total lack of concern for the customer.
Be warned. I have had many problems with this router. Until recently they were nothing major, just annoyances, but recently Netgear's latest "firmware" update caused it to stop working all together (don't believe me? it's happended to many others ... check their user forum!). Netgear (offshore) technical support has been giving me the run around. First I can return it for replacement, but then no, I cannot. The jury is still out on whether they will or not. So, no more Netgear products for me!
it's range is poor even with direct line of sight.
Okay, so I've tried this stuff on a PS2 disc that was a bit dirty. Now, before I 'cleaned' the disc it would play pretty good, but it would take forever to load 'because it was dirty.' And also, it would get stuck in the middle of the game because the laser couldn't read it. So, I used some Scratch Out to rectify my problem, and as many have already said, there were billions of fine scratches ADDED to the disc. Mind you, I only needed to clean the disc, not fix any scratches. So, after this I was pretty upset and I proceeded to my computer to find the manufacturer's information so I could give them a piece of my mind. However, when I got online I discovered the reviews on Amazon, and reading through them made me decide to give this stuff another shot. So, in sequence here is the demise of my PS2 game:Before Scratch-Out, disc is dirty; works, but long load timeAfter first application, console no longer recognizes the disc as a Playstation disc, or anything compatible (but it still recognizes something-it tells me to put a Playstation disc in)After second application, disc is no longer recognized in the least by my Playstation 2; it goes along as if there was nothing in the drive.So, after a strong consideration for reconciliation, I tried again, and finally I've come to my conclusion...THIS CRAP DOESN'T WORK!!!It destroyed my game that I only needed to clean. Now, I know it's for "scratches", but seriously, if the stuff messed up one disc, it's gonna mess them all up. It doesn't even matter what's wrong with the disc. All the people saying this stuff is 'Wonderful,' either you're delirious or you have a special talent for making gold out of garbage.Thanks for reading
the item freezes and does not charge propperly once it has most of its memory filled.
When you pay this much $$ for a radar detector you expect to be able to use it directly out of the box. It comes with one VERY cheap windshield mount that I could not get to work in any one of my two cars or my pickup. When I contacted Beltronics I was given a website where i could buy more mounts. During my research I found out that Beltronics = Escort too... despite all the hype and competing products they are sister companies. Escort packs the same cheap mount I was told.... I remember buying a piece of junk whistler that came with a few mounts....Sorry but in my opinion if you are buying their top of the line unit there should be multiple mounts included NOT for an additiona $29.95!!I tried holding the unit while I drove what a pain and it was getting lots of erroneous errors or ghost hits there were no bridges or buildings or other cars on the road yet my KA band kept going off.... no thanks.
The user interface is not the best; I use Sony and Pioneer my whole life, so this item for me does not have the basic characteristics for a really good stereo, I both this receiver 1 year ago because in the tech specs I readed that you can control a cd charger from the same brand, but guess what, It never happened, on the display is really hard to find the track time, some usb devices does not support, sometimes the SD slot can't read either, the sound quality depend on the speakers but is the only good think that I found in Blaupunkt the auxiliary devices like input 2 I use for my iPod but the volume is too low, I try everything you can imagine, but isn't working. If I have the opportunity to return the receiver I definitely do it.
The volume when played through the internal speaker is 'barely' audible and in no way sufficent to hear.There is NO audio out jack to plug-in wired head phones.There is NO provision to use wireless head phones.The ONLY workable option is to play through the vehicle's car stereo or have a jack wired in to allow the use of wired head - phones.----------------------------------------------------There are excellent products in this area available. Don't get stuck with this over-priced,technology backward unit.OH.....gets two stars instead of one due to excellent picture quality.
The on-off button doesn't consistently work. Sync doesn't go smooth half the time. Battery has issue with charging; it doesn't fully charged, and battery replacement is hard to find. Will not buy any HP PDA again.
Failed after two months of use while only having a 42 inch tv plugged into it. Inferior monster product. I wouldn't buy again. It seemed a good price for the item but not worth the headache.
The visor clip is a great idea however it did not fit the radar detector I ordered and my money was refunded.
This external hard drive will not mount on my 2005 iMAC running 10.4 OS.Not worth the hassle!!!!
After 6 months the mouse just stopped working. The batteries will charge up but the mouse is just dead. I think the flimsy contacts don't complete the circuit and just shoddy construction makes this a waste. Go with a Logitech or MS branded mouse.
Do extensive research on the internet first if you intend to purchase this product for Vista. Go to google and search for ABIT airpace vista. Was not able to successfully install mine as of the writing of this comment.
I bought this printer because my old Lexmark x7170 printer cartridge was acting up. When I called customer service, it ended up freezing the whole printer and they offered a discount to buy another (good ploy). I ended up purchasing a x5470 and I am, apparently, the only unhappy customer?PROS* easy to hook up printing function* smaller model that saves spaceCONS* faxing function is a bit complicated but do-able* scanning function did not work (unable to retrieve application)* poor photo quality - poor resolution to colors & washed out black* copies come out light, you need to balance near the dark end ofthe spectrum to read anything* really, really bad customer service* a very long wait time for customer service* returns only upon approval and at your own costDid I mention they had poor customer service? It took me over 2 hours to finally reach someone who handled returns (1-877-372-9321). When I called customer service about the scanning problem, I was advised by one rep to left click on my "C" drive. HUH?! Another said Lexmark does not have a refund policy (FACT: they have a 30 day return policy). Another that it was Microsoft's problem and not theirs and that I should have checked compatibility before purchasing (I have Windows XP).I called Hewlett Packard for assistance (I have their Media model) and they helped me figure a way around Lexmark's software problem. So yes, I can finally scan but it's not worth it.As much as I loved my Lexmark x7170, I need to go elsewhere. Anybody know a good printer? Cannon? HP? Some assistance please?***UPDATE*****12/08 - this printer will no longer print (the rollers do not work properly), which makes it pretty useless. It is suppose to be under manufacturer warranty but they want me to mail it to them at my own cost ($36.97) to determine if the problem is covered under warranty. It did not even last one year. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
The Sony Micro vault is stylishly attractive, compact, and is easy to use, in theory. In actuality, I can't recommend it to anyone who is even considering ever using this device on a Windows 98 computer. Sony is apparently unwilling to put any effort into pleasing these people who happen to have an older OS.Sony is quite notorious for writing bad software. The driver installation and documentation for this device is terrible. According to the manual, you are supposed to repeat the driver installation until it works, but I got only to the first iteration when it asked to restart my computer.After which, I was surprised to see that the badly-implemented installation of the Micro Vault caused the removal of all of my other drivers in the system, including the display driver, the CDROM driver, sound, and network adapter. Although I can see the drivers in safe mode, something is now preventing me from reloading these drivers, and my system has been unusable for the past hour and a half. I will most likely have to reinstall Windows, with huge time costs for myself.I am not pleased. When I pay a premium for a brand-name device like this, I expect it to work as advertised. I certainly don't expect it to cause low-level problems in my operating system.If you never intend to use Windows 98 or you like to take risks, go ahead and buy the Sony. But I think there are quite a few other solutions which are both cheaper and at least as effective.
I bought this TV in December and 60 days later, the picture tube went out. Of course, the warranty had expired by then and it was 30 days past the day when I could return it back to Amazon.com. I can't believe Amazon allows garbage like this to be sold!
The item I purchased (dvi 2 vga adapter), while never clarifying what type of dvi it was, showed an image of a dvi-i. What was actually send, was a dvi-d. The owner would not accept a return as the original packaging was ripped.
I tried this card in several digital cameras and compared it with my current "good old normal speed" 128MB CF cards that I bought 4 years ago !!! and there was no speed increase... even worst, sometimes it took a bit longer than the cards I had. AVOID buying this card. If you believe it's going to perform faster, IT WON'T !!! it's just another plain 128MB CF card.
Was not completely satified with the quality of the recorder. As in the material made of. Also bulker than your hand. I would not order this one again.
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.
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!!!!
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."
The radio works "ok", but the CD player is junk. Have taken it back to Radio Shack store, he made it work after cleaning it, but it only "sorta" worked for 1 CD-playing. Spent a little more on this product, thinking we'd have better quality, but am so disappointed. The other day I dug out a 15 yr old CD player and it works beautifully (and it's not jWIN)!
The maps and GPS receiver function well, but the software has several obvious omissions that undermine the true potential of the system:1). Doesn't allow listing POI's by distance from your current location - instead it lists all POI's in the database in alphabetical order. When in an unfamiliar area, I'd like to be able to select restaurants or gas stations and have the software list all available sorted by distance from my current location, rather than requiring me to know the exact names and locations. I mean, for a gas station, what's more important, the name or how close it is? (Especially when you're running on fumes in an unfamiliar area).2). Lack of integration with native Palm software applications, most notably the address book/contact database application. It really should be able to link to the address book to plot contact addresses - that is such an obvious omission. It doesn't even allow you to copy and paste addresses into the navigation software.3). Tapping on a location or POI on the map causes a pop up menu to appear that allows you to see the name of the POI or street and to select it as a "departure" or "navigate to" point or to add it to your favorites, but a more helpful and useful feature would be to have the name, address and phone number pop up - and to offer the option of adding that information, not only to the favorites list but also to the Palm's address book for future reference and use.4). Lack of road-type options. It allows you to avoid toll roads and urban areas and allows you to select either quickest or shortest routes, but having the option to select most or least use of freeways or side streets would really be helpful...as well as having the ability to reroute around traffic congestion.5). The POI feature does not allow text entry searching, instead you start with "country" then "category" then "type" and finally "area". Having the ability to type in a name or partial name would be very helpful when trying to locate specific points of interest...like a restaurant. For example; a search for a restaurant in Dallas, TX requires you to go to the Points of Interest screen, select a country, select a category (Food and Drink), select a type (restaurant) and then provide an area to search. If you type in "Dallas" for the area you are provided with a list of restaurants in alphabetical order through which you may scroll down four screens - which doesn't even get through the "A"s...so, unless you only like eating at restaurants that have names beginning with either numbers or letters from "A" through "AL" then you won't be finding what you want on this software. Attempting to narrow down the search by entering a zip code for downtown Dallas just makes the software default to listing every restaurant in the state - again only four screens of scrollable selections - hope you like eating at restaurants with numbers for names. As a result of this problem, the POI feature is basically useless.6). The company does most of its business in Europe and that fact is evident by the software's menu layout, some menu items and the use of European spelling (i.e. petrol stations, exhibition centre). This product was clearly ported over from European versions of the software and was rushed to the US marketplace without adequate "real world" testing and as a result, the final product much more resembles a playful toy than a serious tool. In fact, you could say that a more appropriate name for the Navman SmartST software would be the Navman DumbST software ;) The software translates fairly well for the most part, but I'm hopeful that future versions are more tailored to the way Americans think and the way this country is mapped out.Though no application is ever a panacea, there are just a few too many compromises required with this particular system to justify keeping it. I plan to return my Navman in hopes of finding a Palm GPS system that's more feature rich and better integrated with the Palm computing platform's applications.
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 got this shower cd player as a gift. I took great care of it, even took it out of the shower when i wasnt in it so that my little sister couldnt break it. it makes loud noises like "boom boom boom" it has really...reception,and the cd player doesnt work. i checke the battries, that wasnt it. now the person who got me the gift is sending it back, but i dont want another one. i feel that if you're goig to buy a $100 present, it shouldnt be this shower cd player
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 product was very difficult to setup. I had to run the web based setup over and over again, in between shutting down my computer and DSL modem several times in sequence. I finally had to call their tech. support line (based offshore, hardly spoke English well). And when I was eventually able to get connectivity through this router, my speed seemed slower than before and some images on certain websites refused to load in my web browser. I returned this Netgear back to the store the next day because by that time my connection kept breaking off.What happened? I thought Netgear was supposed to be a good brand. Based on this product, I would never buy another Netgear again. Terrible product, terrible reliability. You could and would do better with a Linksys or D-Link router instead.
I'd like to be able to say more about this product but I'vebeen unable to get the included MIDI cable working with myToshiba XP system. I've exchanged about 10 emails with theirsupport person, but so far still no luck. He insists that theyhave tested it successfully with other XP installations, but since they can't tell me why it doesn't work with mine, I'd be concerned that it may not work with yours.
This device looked really good until I started using it. I used the memory manager that came with it to delete some saves from a nearly full card and it deleted ALL of the files on the card, not just the ones I wanted deleted. PLUS, as an added bonus, it DIDN'T free up the memory!Merry Bleeping Christmas, Datel!
This order has definitely changed my mind about using Amazon and Internet ordering in general. Everything that could go wrong did. The headset was a piece of junk. It did not charge the batteries. I contacted the distributor, A.P.D, who sold it. The technician said the batteries took a trickle charge and it was slow to charge, I told him I had charged it for two days. He recounted it would charge. It did not.I contacted ADP for a refund. At first read, their return policy looked like they are going to charge you %10 for returning it. Upon re-reading the complex almost three page return form you see they will take it back if defective. The form seems to want you to contact the manufacture. I did and they said to talk to APD again. By the way, two phone calls were made just to get this far. I had to return the headset at my cost.Forget trying to contact Amazon by phone. Trying to find a phone number for them is like trying to solve a Chinese puzzle. I did find a contact number for them but you had to use an online entry popup to enter your phone number. It did not work !!!Amazon only refunded me for the base cost of the headset, which was supposed to be a free mail shipment. So here we go again with Amazon. I had to active their "A to Z" guarantee form. The form reads like a house mortgage. You have to check off a number of check blocks that read like legalese and you are not sure what you just agreed to.After all that, they finely refunded the $16 or so that they paid to send me the item which was supposed to be paid by them as part of the incentive to make the order .Given all the pain, this order entailed, I still had to eat the $11 it cost to send the headset back to APD.This transaction deserves no stars.
If you have a choice, don't choose Netgear.Customer Service is awful,- hold time is 1.5 hrs when problem occurs which is often.The hardware frequently has connection problems requiring a Netgear Tech to re-do the settings. Each time they charge you $36 to speak to a tech,,Worthless company.
I ordered two cartridges from 4dteck and both arrived dry, empty and totally unusable. I received my order within a few days but now I'm going to have to re-order cartridges from a competitor and I really needed the ink ASAP.
I am an IT engineer with 30-years of experience.I purchased the TrendNET TU-S9 from Amazon.I am running win 7 32-bit on a brand new HP Elite Book 8440pI have updated the driver from the latest one provided on the TrendNet site.After 3-5 minutes of use this adapter blue screens my PC. I have not had any problems prior or since, however every single time I utilize the TU-S9 within 3-5 minutes my laptop Blue Screens.DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT if you plan on using it on the latest (with patches) version of Windows 7.
Spent almost an hour and a half with HP techs, what fun, and they determined the product defective, gave me a case number but now they can't seem to find it, and I get to start all over again and, in a foreign language - a nightmare. It's a 500 dollar doorstop. In the meantime, bought a Fujitsu FI-5120C like I should have done in the first place.
I had placed an order for this item but shortly after i found a similar cable laying around the house. Since i found a cable i decided to cancel the order. I tried to cancel the order but it was denied, despite the item still not processed and in the facility. I had no other choice but to accept the item. So i waited for the item but it never arrived. 1 week later (from the expected arrival) and no item.I got robbed!
The lesser said about this accessory the better...simply because there is nothing spectacular or even worth mentioning. I was completely fooled by the description and the images available on Apple's website. For a company known to be innovators, I believe Apple has dropped the ball on this one.Which designer would contemplate designing a carrying case, that too for a portable device like the iPod, where the user can't view/operate the controls? And on top of that they have a price of $35+....Also one word of caution...users have to pull the device out to turn it off. If you don't have the settings on hold, using the "Hold" button, chances are the device turns itself on when you put it back in the case. If this goes un-noticed it can drain the battery out. So make sure you slide the "Hold" button to the "Enable" or "On" position after turning off your iPod, before putting it back in the case.On the whole I am *very very* disappointed with this accessory, which is why I've given it a rating of 1 star (Amazon did not let me give it 0 stars). True, the quality of the material is good etc. etc., which probably is the only good point. When it doesn't serve a basic purpose for the user (allowing him/her to access the controls) it is a huge failure in my opinion.My final word on this: *Not Recommended*
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.
When I install this battery, I'm told that it cause a power surge to my motherboard,and destoryed it.
didnt work to my satisfaction or as advertised for that matter! it didn't transmit more than 10 feet!
Adapters are a headache! They can be expensive, but they always seem to be real hit or miss. This product appears to be useless. I'm not sure if it's the driver, or the cable itself, but it has been useless on 3 different pc laptops running XP, and Vista, plus a Mac running 10.4. No recognition of the port in all cases. Also, their is no company name/website/contact info anywhere on the package. This thing is apparently GENERIC. I wish I could give it 0 stars.
I have just recently purchased an Aero 1550 and although it has a good price and plenty of memory it lacks things like &quot;syncing&quot; capabilities from desktop to pocket pc. It does however come with and attractive slipcover and a convenient recharging cradle and "syncing" cradle all in one. And (a bonus and probably one star worth) the software that comes with it is exceptional. However the small size which to some might be convenient; to me it feels almost to light and to small but it fits anywhere you would like to place it (which is a plus for this product). Overall I would recommend something like a Palm III series or a Handspring Visor because for the everyday hectic life style it might leave something to desire.-Jose Nunez
they are definitely cheap. they were fine at first, but it didn't take long before the connection to one side was loose and you'd only hear through one bud 70% of the time.
I was looking forward to a great pair of earphones that I could take to the gym...and while they're great on the subway, these STINK on the treadmill. A little bit of sweat is all you need for them to pop out of your ears, and once that happens, you're out of luck.
I've had this printer for almost two years now, and I've used it off and on since. Just today, however, it whined for me to replace the cyan cartridge even though I was trying to copy a black and white paper. After several attempts to to get around the persistent whinging by pressing "Cancel", "Setup", etc., I finally looked on Epson's website to see what was going on. Reading the FAQ for this printer revealed quite surprising information. Apparently, this printer *requires* you to replace a color cartridge (cyan in this case), even if you're trying to print in black and white only. Now, I don't care how much a replacement cartridge costs, I'm simply appalled that the printer becomes useless if *any* of the four cartridges run out of ink. True, the scanning capabilities are obviously unaffected, but I find if very inexcusable for Epson to have designed the printer with such a nasty flaw. If this is the typical Epson offering, I have no problem avoiding all of their products.
I don't understand how the iPod Shuffle almost overnight became an instant hit, totally dominating the flash MP3 player market. First of all it is not the cheapest. Players in the Creative Muvo NX/TX Micro... whatever lines are still consistantly cheaper per Megabyte. Furthermore with the NX/TX lines you also get the USB "thumbdrive" functionality, without having to worry about losing the little plastic cap at the end of the Shuffle (My friend lost his in 2 weeks and now just has some plastic wrap to keep out dust and etc.) Furthermore, with the Muvo's you get a SCREEN and Muvo TX FM you get FM radio and voice recording. Finally, on the Muvo's you can get almost 20 hours of battery time off of one AAA battery (compare that to 12 hours on a proprietary Apple battery - and how many recharges do you think that will last? 1 year before you have to spend $30 to get a new one?)In the end, the hard drive based iPods are beautiful, but this Shuffle is merely an example of corporate greed, that cheapens the iPod brand. But it goes to show how many people are just brand-slaves.If you want an iPod, get a real one (even a mini). If you want a cheap flash based player, there are many better ones with better value out there, e.g., Creative MuVo, Samsung Yepp, iAudio U2, iRiver...
The S50 is a piece of crap. It is not a well thought out design. Having the controls on the side...bad idea. Every time I grab the device I push a button. If you are listening to a recorded program when the device is on the cradle and pull the device off the cradle the device turns off and you have to start all over again. The rewind and forward function...If you record a show that is 2 hours long and only want to listen to the last 10 minutes you'll need to slowly and carefully rewind through the whole show 10 seconds at a time. And don't double press the button because you'll jump to the next program. It Only records 2 hours at a time not 4 hours as advertised. Too many other problems to list, but these are the ones that bug me the most.
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 purchased two of these in March, 2008 from Amazon. I have several genuine Canon BP-511 and BP-511A batteries. So, these were used more or less for back up. A few weeks ago I noticed the termianls have greenish corrosion at the edges. They were completely discharged and will not charge at all. I used them in Canon battery grips, and together they experienced less than 300 life-time shutter actuations. Last I used them was in August, 2009 in Canada's Northwest Terriories, while I was charging my two Canon batteires. I did notice they drained very fast, taking only about 200 pictures together. One of them could have been going bad at that time. After the last use, I had them charged fully, and they were left out of camera with Canon plastuc battery protective cover on, and stored in room temperature. I have been using BP511 and 511A since 2002, in 300d, 60D, 30D and 40D, and I had never had any of my genuine Canon batteries to go bad, yet. Even my first one which came with my first Canon digital camera is still functioning well. It is almost 8 years old, and went through over 10,000 shutter actuations. The Amazon reviews on Ultralst batteries were generally good when I purchased them. I wonder how long they used the product before they wrote the reviews. I did not have very good experience with the two I bought, and will not think about buying the same product again.
The product works well. The rub comes in that you need to purchase a new license in order to continue using product. They don't tell you that it'll only work for 2 years. It'd be nice if someone challenged them on not being truthful with consumers and we all got a portion of our money back. I will not continue to support them by purchasing a new license every year or two.
the subwoofer sounds like falsely added bassthe cord has a massive on/off switch on it (its like the size of a small cell phone!) that holds a AA battery in it.I have to jiggle the cord in the headphone jack to have the volume come out evenly to both sides of the headphones (and yes, ive used separate headphones in the jack and it works fine, so the issue is def the headphones, not the jack)After i deal with all that, the sound is &#34;ok&#34; at best.Cheap for a reason!
I will honestly say that this item is not worth the price. Sure, it comes with a couple lens adapters, but the usefullness ends there.Using this lens involves attaching the adapter to the lens, then attaching the unit onto your camera lens.While it does offer the fisheye effect to some sort, you have to use a very low zoom (no higher than 35mm) to actually see the effect. Once you do that, you will notice black stuff in your pictures, kind of like looking at something through a pieve of black paper with a pinhole in it.And don't even think about using flash with it, as you'll see the shadow of the lens in your pictures.All in all, it's a huge waste of money. If you have a camcorder, and a couple more lens adapters, I'm pretty sure you can get some use of it. That's what I'm planning to do once I find the size I need for my Sony Digital8 video cam.
I've used this kvm switch with a couple PC's without issue but it will not work at all with my brand new Mac Mini. When I plug the USB cable into the Mac Mini I get a warning message that it is drawing too much power from the USB port so Mac OS X has decided to disable the port to protect my computer. I also tried to use a USB power splitter cable to try and draw power from two USB ports instead of one but I get the same warning.If you have a Mac Mini, do NOT buy this kvm switch.
The product comes with zero support. In order to get any support on the product you have to purchase a separate support contract.EDIT: I wanted to be sure I pointed out that the reseller of this product, Dominant Systems, is excellent. I had a problem with registration of the product and they promptly helped me correct the issue. Unfortunately the product itself is not something I'd buy again, but it's not Domninant Systems fault in any way.
If you like muddy bass and non-existent highs, get these phones.If you want good sound, look to Creative or Sennheiser or Shure.A waste of money.
Worst purchase I've ever made. After every print, residue from the last print gets on it. Also, my red in cartridge, my blue ink cartridge, and my yellow ink cartridge all leak. Steer clear of hp products.
I bought this, being familiar with the Travelsound 200, and was hoping I would be getting similar quality/sound with the difference being in the features. Well, I can say that the quality just isn't there. Sound distortion is evident at mid to high levels and it has some quirkiness about volume. The unit feels cheaply made too, which this whole thing is something of a surprise because the Travelsound 200 is a very nice unit, and doesn't feel cheap at all. It's like they were made in different countries or something.
If your looking for a good deal, check out the Creative Zen Xtra before you purchase this! You can get a 40Gb Zen Xtra for the same price as this 4GB iPod. You get 10X more space, plus much better sound quality than this. The iPod doesn't allow you to use it on more than one computer, so if you have a work computer and a home computer, you can't use it on both to transfer your songs. The Creative can be used on many computers without a problem.If the battery breaks on your iPod, you have to send it away to get it repaired because you can't remove it. With the Zen you can take out the battery and replace it with a new one. This way you don't have to wait a long time to get your iPod back from being fixed. Also, you get more sound options with the Zen Xtra, including EAX which allows you to change the type of sound. You can make it sound like your in a stadium, concert hall, living room, cathedral, etc. If you have EAX for your computer, you know what I'm talking about. The headphones are also very weak on the iPod. My friend purchased this and the headphones broke in a week. The Zen Xtra's are better quality than Apples headphones. If you want really good headphones though, buy a pair of Sony's that go around your head and not into your ears like both MP3 players come with. I personally find ear phones uncomfortable, and strongly suggest a pair of Sony's.The iPod may be a good piece of equipment if you have a few songs you want to listen to, but just sit and think to yourself. Do I want to spend the same amount of money for 10X less space, and less sound quality just to have a the Apple name in my pocket and be at greater risked to have it stolen? I think not. Check out the Zen before you make your purchase. I guarantee you'll be glad you did.
I was not lucky enough to get this unit at this wonderful price.I paid $900 a couple of years ago and was lucky enough to have wonderful customer service from the company I purchased it from.I had to return the item for replacement 3 times because it would power itself off. All at my cost. Finally the last one worked long enough to be outside their purchase warranty and I had to deal with the company directly.horrible customer service!I also had to send the cord in previous to this at my cost because one of the prongs had come off and stuck in the outlet. It took three months to get that back and they tried to claim I had already received it, which I had not. several calls later and speaking to the president of the company itself I was offered to be met half way on repair costs for the unit. I was than called back and told it had no problems they could find. After it was shipped back to me it worked briefly and than started acting up again. The screen now has a green cast to all movement. the good news it doesn't seem to be shutting itself off at the moment!
the only reason i bought this wire was for my second amp for my mids and tweets. i got about 450 watts on two focal mids and two tweets off this wire and it gets HOTT! it scares me when it gets so hot it feels like its about to melt right through! don't get this unless your only doing like 200 watts.
I did indeed place the order for this item from Amazon on 1/24/09. Currently it is March 2, 2009 and the item is still backordered. So far, I'm pretty unhappy regarding this. I didn't get notification of the delay until well after the order had been placed. And when I sent an email requesting information I got an email reply back stating they didn't know when it will be coming. Pretty disappointing. Up until now I had nothing but good experiences with Amazon. I'm hoping this is an oddity and not a sign of things to come.
Though its &quot;overall presentation&quot; might look good, do not be decieved...please. This system is total junk. The CDXP300 died on me in less than a year- one of the speakers stopped working (that is when I insert a CD). Never thought it could get worse, until one day, the CD tray got stuck open. Now I have a stereo with messed up speakers and a CD tray sticking out. Do yourself a favor and don't waste good money on this garbage.
For Christmas, my Mother purchased two Garmin auto GPS devices for both myself and my cousin ... in fact, she's done this twice, for a total of FOUR Garmin GPS purchases! The older version my cousin had just totally stopped working after about a year, then the newer versions we received last year for Christmas, also have issues.She has been like a bloodhound trying to track down Garmin customer service - sending emails, faxes, phone calls where the automated voice tells you it will be a 40-minute wait! Undaunted, she keeps trying, where most customers would have given up and just thrown the $300+ out the window.I want the Amazon community to know how lacking in post-sale service this company is.I can't give a review of TomTom, but I can definitely say, do not purchase a Garmin, unless you enjoy wasting hundreds of dollars on a faulty device.
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.
Despite some of the warnings about Amazons packing on this lens, I went for the lowest cost and tried again (better packing with other lenses) with a new EF-S 17-55mm. The carton showed-up today. A large box, deflated airbags and my new $1000 lens in Canon's carton bounced around. I can not believe Amazon hasn't a clue on packing/shipping these lenses. Fortunately, it seems my lens is OK, but this is the last of several purchases I will make direct to Amazon.com.
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.
The good... Great innovative item. Charges almost everything I own. As military member, this is great when I deploy. I spend a lot of time on aircraft, traveling from point to point. There is even enough juice to swap both wife's and my Zen Vision W and both my son's PSP on long flights with power left over to spare.The bad... The power button only has to be touched to turn it on. You have to press and hold the power button to turn it off. This means it is easy to accidently turn it on when it is sitting in your bag. It would have been better to work the power button to work in the reverse order--press and hold to turn on, press and release to turn off.The ugly... The MFuel Universal Power Bank does what it says it does. However, it doesnt say that it will hold a charge for any length of time. If you just let the battery sit, you will loose juice at an astonishing rate. Full charged and left to sit for a day will drop you to 93%. After, four months of use, my MUP will not charge passed 80%. For $300, I'd expect it to hold a charge and keep its full charging cycle for a lot longer. Would I buy it again? No! There are other products that will do the same for a lot less money.
If this is the best of the best.....well then theres a problem. I own a 50 inch Plasma, as well as a few LCDs. This product FAILED terribly on them all. Cleaning a screen becomes a major process with this product, and you better bring your patience with ya . Basically this is not a cleaner, it is a polishing cleaner. As many other reviewers have stated you have to polish a section over, and over....,and over to get get rid of the streaks of doom . Hahaha. Unless your screen is extremely dirty dont even bother with this. You will get frustrated, and its not worth it. On the positive side though, if you have a really dirty screen ,this product will work. You just better be ready for the job its going to take to get there.
I purchased the Q-STOR QU2NCB USB 2.0 adapter for my Compaq Presario 2100 Laptop, hoping that I would have USB 2.0 availability which the Presario Laptop doesn't provide. In a word, the adapter never worked, only at USB 1.1 speeds. The instructions are sketchy. The CD does not initialize all required drivers. Q-STOR online is no help at all. There is a wire on the card which supposedly is to be connected to 5 volts. Where that wire is to be connected is unclear. I still have the card: money thrown away.
After six months, the screen cracked, despite the fact that I had treated it with kid-gloves, never dropped it, and it was never used by anyone else. One minute it was fine. I put it on its cradle, and the next minute I noticed that the screen had cracked. It was under warranty, but the company claimed that the crack was not covered. The repair would have cost $150.The person I talked to at customer service was not rude, but it was clear he had heard many complaints like mine before.It is possible that my cracked screen was a rare event, but I think it is more likely that Casio's quality control in the manufacturing of this camera was bad. I think it is also possible that the company knows this. In fact if they have read the reviews on Amazon.com, many of which talk about the poor quality, they have to know it by now.A bad camera. I will not buy anything made by Casio again.
Buyers beware, even though they show a picture of the Lenovo adapter, have the part number for the adapter, and state in the description that it's backed by Lenovo warranty, this is not an original adapter and is a cheap after-market.
When I receive it, I notice the backdrop was bent in half. I don't know if it was do to the shipment or the seller. Now every time, I would have to go into Photoshop to remove that bent. It's really time consuming and should be the least of my worries. I bought many backdrops before and this had never happened. If it was do to poor shipment, you would think the seller would know to put "fragile" on it. Considering the backdrop is very long, one would think that made since. You pay good money for it, you should get good quality. It's just my 2 cents.
This never worked for me on an amp or my computer. Don't waste your money.
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.
This adapter did nothing but make my windows xp system run like crap. BSOD, registry problems, computer froze repeatedly. And yes I did install the drivers correctly. Once this card was installed it acted virus like. I couldn't even load any google sites, though every other site was fine. Once the card was removed and replaced with a simular product from another manufacturer my computer ran fine. DO NOT BUY>>>PIECE OF CRAP.
When I had read all of the reviews of these headphones I was pretty excited to try them out. When I opened them up and listened to them sitting at home they sounded great! Then I went for a jog.......a totally different story. Once the earphones are in place they do a great job of cancelling out sound but any movement of the cord at all (bumping against your shirt while running) transmits the sound directly to your ears. Anybody who has used a stethoscope will know what I'm talking about. While running (even walking) you hear this constant loud bumping sound being transmitted to your ears. I cannot believe that I haven't heard this mentioned before, its pretty significant. For sitting at home their great but if you plan on moving your body at all, forget it.
I just bought this printer and came home to install it. I followed the directions step by step. everything started smoothly, and the alignment sheet printed fine. As I began the software installation, I heard a pop. The printer had no lights of any kind. I tried the on button, checked the cables, and even replaced the surge supressor, but the unit would not power up. I went online, read some of the reviews, and found tons of people with the same problem. In the mean time the software had frozen my computer. I promptly returned the printer and purchased the cannon mp600. Hp's used to be so good what happened.P.S. For all the people who complain about printers. No printers come with usb cables, inkjets go through ink quick, you have to read the directions before you do stuff like connect the usb cable. This is standard operating procedure.
I recieved this monitor as a shower gift, I had read the positive reviews and registered for it. Since the first time I used this monitor I have disliked it. You cannot take it around the house, it must be plugged in and have a battery in it, for it to work at all. The one I have works when it wants to, and there is alot of static. Also all of a sudden it will just turn to static, then the next day it may work again. I recommend NOT getting this monitor system.
poor transmission quality and difficult to swap around to different channels while trying to drive at the same time.
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.
I am among the people who buy this router because of the 5 star review and so called 3rd party firmware support. But the truth is this router almost freeze daily, mostly at night, when it happens, there is no single packet recieved from the wireless router, which means the wireless is completely down, you need to manually restart the router to make it work again.I am trying to find the possible solution for this problem, you can google "wrt54gl freeze" or "wrt54gl lockup" to see how common this problem is, people give numerous suggestions, such as "try using tomato or dd-wrt firmware", "TCP time out tweak" or "Qos", none of these really make sense but I still tried all of these and it does not work. The only one I find may be reasonable is the one [...]/. In short, due to the author, the reason the router freeze is due to a very cheaply maded power supply, so when there is sudden drop of power grid, which is pretty common at night when a lot people using electricity, the router can not get enough voltage and malfunction, thus not a single packet you will recieve from the router.According to the author, the wrt54g is also affected due to a similar design in router power supply. For $60 router using an outdated broadcom chipset with slow CPU and almost zero function firmware, linksys still want to save pennies from several capacitors of power supply, I really have nothing to say.***Update: I don't know that amazon dose not allow url in user review, if you are interested in the artile about the power supply issue, try google "Savel brain dump in English wrt54gl".
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.
After 48hrs no charging, cells all cold. Printed out return and receivedrefund in about 10 days. Since then, I've learned that you want a LOWdischarge rate for digital cameras. Get a 2100 mAh or thereabouts.
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.
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.
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.
We used this Monster product for a year or so after a prior FM transmitter for our iPod died. We found the sound quality okay, as good as any other transmitter-type FM/iPod product - but it was difficult to find a station we could stay on for more than a few minutes, and switching stations was a pain. We had a cheaper product than this before that we liked better - we could read the display better, there was FAR less static and we didn't have to switch so often. We do live in an urban area and that may explain some of our problems. But we finally decided to give up on this one and try another one. It's just too much of a pain in the neck to use.
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
WEll, it is okay but Bad if you use it with some photos, I called HP ask why it stuck on a error light, it won't print a photo that I have that was pretty small in size. They told me this printer is mostly for simple documents only not for anything has photo in it. I can't remember what the maximum size of the document. You would also have problem printing from internet if it is larger files. Hard to figure the many error lights on the printers as well if you don't have the manual handy.
I understand technology, and have had to tinker with plenty of products in the past, before they would work correctly. But this is, without a doubt, the worst computer product I have ever purchased. I've been a loyal Netgear customer for many years, and the SC101 was such a waste of time and money that I will never again take a risk on Netgear. I no longer trust them to deliver on the promises they make on their glossy boxes.* To make the SC101 work, I had to buy two BRAND NEW hard drives, because it wouldn't work with the 6 month old drives I already had. Ok, whatever.* Documentation was typically Netgear. I've given them a pass in the past for their crappy manuals -- but come on, guys!* The required, windows-only software is miserable. Bad UI, it crashed during a flash memory upgrade, and slow.* It would never stay connected to my (ALL NETGEAR) network for more than a couple of hours. It would just randomly disappear. Well, that's odd..* Performance was horrible. Over a 54Mbps wireless network, it topped out at about 10Mpbs. In the meantime, the computer was brought to its knees by the bloated driver software.* And God forbid I tried to actually copy files from my PC onto it. Poof! The NAS crashes, the PC crashes, and I still don't know what data got copied or not.* Tech support (in India) was miserable. In the end, the only recommendation was that I buy more stuff from Netgear (because if it can't reach full capacity over a 54Mpbs network, then of course it will work perfectly over a 108Mpbs network)-----I have nothing good to say about the SC101. I wish Amazon would let me give it negative stars. I don't know what to recommend instead, but if you're looking for something to do what the SC101 claims to do, keep looking. This one is a complete dog.
One and one half years old and only prints black. When I set it up the test page had color.I only printed letters and didn't knowit dosen't print color until a few days ago. Informton and helpseem non existence. Few stores stock a black cartridge.
1. My head is not as big as Neal Cuveto, but the plastic arm broke after 1 week of wearing.2. After about 2 weeks of use, the battery dies as soon as I put it on my head, or I put my hand between 2 ear pieces. I have to keep it charged all the time. It is not wireless anymore.
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 TV/DVD combo a few months ago. First, it swallowed my DVD and refused to give it back. I had to return it to the store for replacement and pay for the lost DVD to Netflix. Now, after about six months, the replacement unit is also broken - it is stuck on channel 5 (Fox, to make matters worse), and refuses to change the channel. I am trying to send it to Toshiba for repair, but their website does not make it easy - the warranty information section sends you to (nonexistent) user manual, and there is no number to call. Don't buy it. Over the years, I owned several TV model - this is the first one to break, twice!
If this company does not check which printers actually use the cartridge, why should I trust that they really know their products work at all?
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?
I thought I was getting a great deal considering I didn't have to pay gor the 1G jump drive(work provided). The first player I got broke within 2 weeks. The earphone jack completey fell into the player. So amazon gets me another out right away and now it's not reading the jump drive correctley. I'm gonna try to reformat it but it looks like I could be sending it back again. The company needs to do a better job with this.
The product description ofDigipower Endure AA Rechargeable Batteriesclaims they are "pre-charged and ready to use right out of the package", and that they "retain up to 90% of their power for a year". Its package has similar claims printed. Even on each cell it says: "The longer staying rechargeable battery". But as far as I can tell, none of those claims are true.I received four of those "Endure Series 1" AA cells with theDigipower DPS-6000 Battery Charger. Right out of the package, one cell is completely dead (terminal voltage 0.88V). The other three are at 1.28V, which seems normal. But when I tested them in myLa Crosse BC-900, their average remaining charge is only 720mAh, or about 1/3 of the rated capacity!Previously I have test many name-brand low-self-discharge batteries, such asSanyo EneloopandRayovac Hybrid. All of them arrived with at least 70% of full capacity - even those eneloop cells that were manufactured 22 months ago. In contrast, the charge retention capability of those Endure cells appear to be similar to that of ordinary lower capacity (under 2400mAh) NiMH cells.After two additional charge/discharge cycles on my BC-900, those four Endure cells showed an average capacity of 2270mAh. This by itself seems very good, because all named-brand LSD cells are rated 2000-2100mAh only. But in this case, the unusually high capacity only deepens my suspicion that: those are in fact just ordinary NiMH cells marketed as "Pre-Charged" and "Ready-to-Use".I am in the middle of a long-term storage test, to verify whether those batteries are really low-self-discharge as claimed. In the meantime, don't take your chances. Stay with name-brand LSD cells from Sanyo, Rayovac, Kodak and Duracell instead.[Update on Oct 12, 2010]My long-term self discharge test turns out to be inconclusive. After 6 months of storage, one of the four Endura cells was completely drained (as bad as ordinary NiMH cells). But the other three retained about 85% of charge (as good as name-brand LSD cells). So obviously one cell was defective.I should also add that I have tested over 200 LSD cells in the past three years, and Endura is the only brand that gave me a defective cell.
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 a Suunto t3c and like the watch so I thought I would like this 1 too. I was soo disappointed in the watch's looks. I opened the sweet looking box and saw this lump of plastic looking at me, and I put it right back in the box. I knew I was going to return it next day. Well, as it sat on the table it kept saying "dude come over here and at least try me on I will look better on your arm". My curiosity gave in, and I went and tried it on. Now it's just a big lump of plastic on my arm. I went to print out the Amazon forms and saw I would eat a $5ish charge and I hate to waste money! So I said maybe watch isn't so bad. I went over and looked at it again, and even took it to my chick and asked her about it. I told myself if she said it was ok I would keep it, and I figured it would grow on me. She agreed it sucked hard, so I ate the $5ish charge. But at least I don't have an ugly watch on.If you were wondering what I expected from this watch, I expected a metal bezel. Even the back is plastic!
Instructions where confusing. The trouble shooting page is worthless. I ended with finding a link to all my local Department with Itunes.
I've had this printer since January. Initially I loved it for the high quality pictures. Comparable, in my opinion, to a professional photo lab. I was a little disappointed when I tried using non-Canon photo paper and got horrendous results. But, I have just been sticking with Canon photo paper and ink since (despite the cost), and have not had that problem.However, I have recently become very disappointed with the printer (and Canon) since some of the printed pictures I have passed out to family and friends have faded terribly in just a few months. I think the fading has been limited to pictures that have been hit with direct or indirect sunlight at some point during the day. But the fading is very bad. The best way to describe the way the pictures look now is yellowed or antiqued. There is no red or blue left in the picture.Granted I won't be putting all my pictures in direct sunlight - but I am concerned that pictures I print and save (scrapbook, picture frame, etc.) will eventually yellow the same way. So, I won't be using this printer for printing scrapbook pictures - which is one of the primary reasons I had bought it.
I bought this camera.... Took pics all day long and went home all excited only to find some of the blurriest pictures I have ever seen! They turned out the same way I see things when I DONT wear my glasses. Very bad quality. I would take the camera back and get my money back, but I dont want to put MORE time into a bad purchase.
I have been involved with astronomy for over thirty years,and I have allways considered Celestron one of the top names in the industry. I no longer do.I own a pair of 20 x 80 binoculars from Zhumell that I recently damaged through improper solar observing, so I decided to purchase another pair.Even though the Celestrons were a little more expensive, I decided to purchase them, hey it's Celestron after all.Boy, was I dissapointed. The optical quality was totally unsatisfactory! Does Celestron even have a quality control department? Even in their damaged state, my Zhumells are many times superior to the Celestrons.Needless to say, I will never again purchase an astronomical instrument from the Celestron company. It looks like another once respected brand has taken the cheap rode down hill!
My results using the DTV2BUHF Eagle Aspen Pro Brand antenna are : it is four times as large, twice as expensive, and half as good as my previous antenna. I refer only to DIGITAL reception INSIDE a house.It arrived promptly. Instructions were clear. They were provided on a sheet inside and on the box. Assembly was two bolts. Previous reviewer mentioned plastic cable connection holder bracket broke off so I was careful. Mine broke off instantly. Connection is standard male coax on one end, pigtail connections to antenna terminals on other (a balun)... You screw your cable with a female end on to the male connection on the antenna. Why can't people find where to connect the cable? You can attach individual antenna wires directly to the terminals if that appeals. The grid is black.Here are the two problems with my previous Radio Shack "HDTV Antenna":Problem #1 NO digital reception of ABC and Fox, Miami's VHF stations. (Occasional unacceptable ANALOG reception of same.)Problem #2 VARIABLE digital reception of the usual, popular broadcast stations, including NBC, CBS, CW, PBS, Telemundo, Univision, plus LRN and AMI.My application is a 1080i Olevia ATSC/NTSC HDTV in a one story home in a neighborhood of similar homes and low-rise commercial in the flat, 33143 zip of South Miami, FL. Check web for relative broadcast TV transmitter locations and frequencies.A year ago I tried Philips' boss-looking, Star Trekian, silver sensor affair and got zero digital VHF channels and poor digital UHF reception. Several different inexpensive, combination VHF/UHF rabbit ears and simple dipoles gave worse results. I purchased Radio Shack's indoor/outdoor "HDTV" antenna (which is no longer on their website but came with an amplifier and a white plastic, flat rectangular antenna resembling the Philips MANT 940) and ran the Philips and rabbit ear and dipole signals through the RS amplifier. Improved, but still poor results.But the amplified Radio Shack antenna gave me adequate reception to be blown away by free, uncompressed HD digital quality on my first wide screen LCD. (I thought Jay or Dave was about to turn to me and ask about my new movie!) But the antenna left me with the above mentioned drawbacks.Now, with the DTV2BUHF mounted on a pole moved around inside the house, and fed into the Radio Shack amplifier, here's what happens...Problem #1 No change. Still no digital Fox or ABC. (ANALOG Fox and ABC are received better than previously, but still unacceptable quality)Problem #2 No change- probable degradation. Reception remains variable. I receive the same channels as before but have to reposition the antenna for each. After a week I still can't find a suitable antenna position for stable reception of any channel.I was constantly moving the Radio Shack antenna to find sweet spots which varied with time of day, where I physically stood or sat, and plain randomness. I would lose the signal and the TV would not reacquire it without reselecting the channel on the remote. Naturally, the best spot was me holding it in the middle of the living room. The glowing reviews for this antenna are the reason I bought it. But this antenna is the same, probably worse.It does not receive digital VHF as some reviewers describe. If I find a magic spot where I can receive Desperate Housewives and animation domination, I'll re-post.
After two weeks and several conversations with tech support, I could not get the pen to write to my computer (Word), though the internal test showed communication. I returned it to the mfg. Got it back with no info as to what they discovered. Tested or no? Repaired or no?So I tried it and it now does write to computer, though with little accuracy. The problem is, with no comunitcation from their Customer Support, I don't know if it works due to repair or because I upgraded from 1 gig to 2 gigs of ram. Oh well, one can't get it right every time.
I am the owner of a 2nd generation iPod Nano. For Christmas I asked my wife for an mp3 player upgrade to my current 4GB nano. I received a Zune (2nd Gen. 80GB); this device went back the very next day because the stores were closed on Christmas day (problem: you can't play back on your computer from the Zune). I exchanged the Zune for this 80GB iPod Classic. After nearly slamming it against the wall, I decided that it's going back today. The MAJOR problem is the clickwheel. This thing's sensitivity is seriously flawed. Example: Try playing a game that comes loaded onto the device, here you will see a prime example. It doesn't have the sensitivity of older iPods and as I get increasingly more frustrated (I try it softly, harder, hardest...), what ends up happening is that eventually you'll press down too hard and exit whatever mode you're in. This happens everywhere: as you're browsing music files, images, etc... What really frustrates me about the issue is that Steve Jobs has sold more of these devices than the combined sales of bread on Earth and there are so many personnel employed at Apple that one would assume this issue would be detected and addressed especially when it probably costs $3.00 to manufacture and it sells for almost $300.00!Please see other reviews of this "Classic" and you will see many other customers complaining of the same issue. I'm done with mp3 players until these (Zune & iPod) issues get solved and until they create a way of replacing the lithium battery without having to send the device back to the manufacturer (and risking getting the thing all scratched up or beat up).
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.
like many others have said before you, you get what you pay for. do NOT buy this, unless you really do not care about sound quality at all.
This camera should not even be on the market. I purchased this camera for my niece for Christmas........ you can't even make out the pictures on the computer. I DO NOT recommend this product!!
I agree that there should be an optional U3 uninstaller program coming with the product. I guess there were too many people complaining about U3 launchpad since they put an uninstaller for U3 at [...]. It works and completely removes U3 feature as well as its launchpad.
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
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
I got this product for Xmas and was completely disappointed. I followed the instructions word-for-word, and used my new HP to download songs. Several hours later I had an ipod that didn't play any music; all I heard was silence. The manual is a joke and therefore troubleshooting the ipod is worthless. I could see this happening if I used a PC that was outdated but that isn't the case. I picked up a Sony psyc cd walkman a year or so ago, and that was less than 1/3 of the price of the ipod and fired up right out of the box.I know that there are plenty of fans of the ipod out there, but I can honestly say that you might want to reconsider before spending money on this product.
I purchasd an Apple from Amazon last month. That is an importnt number but more later on. My puchase has turned out to be a wonderfully attractive but quite expensive battery charger for my ipod. I have a case number with Apple that begins the day after I bought this computer. For the first two weeks the techies said I just had to read more or go to this site etc. Then I finnally got to tier 2. After spending the next few weeks doing this utility and this reinstall etc, the proble persisted. Okay I thougth, send me a new computer. Oh but wait, they said yu boufght it from Amazon, talk to them about the computer. By the way it is a smallproblem - it freezes when I try to open programs. Wonderful huh. her's where the story really gets good and teh 30 days becomes a magical number. Ever try to return something to Amazon after 30 days. Don't the transaction has been cyberspaced and you are left holding the bag
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.
After put in 40 CDs, I notice it start to bend my CDs. Because the spine wasn't wide enough and all the sheets are stitched together at the middle, when I open it like a book and flip all sheets on one side, it start to bend CD from the edge. Also it's more difficult to insert a new CD into these bended sheets.As the CD pockets became very tight even only half loaded, I won't recommend it for anyone who will access their CDs often. Should be aware that the proper capacity of this product is around 60 CDs. I feel that if I put more in, it'll became too tight and actually damage the CDs rather than protecting it.
When they replaced the power circuit board, make sure the backlight is working properly because some new board will disable the backlight and it's no longer adjustable (same on Energy Saving mode) and your HDTV will lose 25-50% contrast ratio.Power Supply - part no. BN44-00192A
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.
Before purchasing this DVD RW drive I carefully searched for drives which could be attached as external drives, and found this one for which the description stated it could be used either externally or internally. When it arrived, though, it was purely an internal drive and turned out to be incompatible with our computer when we attempted to install it internally. Hence, I returned it. Your product return handling was excellent, though, so I am fully satisfied with that part of the transaction.
It worked for a while but then everything went out of sync. I have tried many settings but I can not solve the problem. I have read that dropped frames make it go out of sync. If you have a solution, let me know. (I have a 2.8Ghz core 2 duo macbook pro with 4gigs of ram.)
The product is of poor quality it skips constanly.I would not recommend this product to any one.I thought it was my cd's a first but I have tried several brand new cd's with the same problem.
I've bought and used well over a dozen 802.11 devices over the years. This one is the worst. I knew it was a bad sign when the driver that came with the card (bought from Staples) had a description metakey of "MFC Test" after I installed the driver.My home has a D-Link wireless router. I have 2 Thinkpad laptops, a Roku wireless Netflix Player, and one other PC with a generic wireless adapter. They all work fine and have pretty reliable connections. This Netgear adapter always drops the connection and I have to manually disconnect and reconnect to restore connectivity. I've even tried the adapter with all my other devices/computers turned off (except for the router). Same problem. I'm at the latest driver. Doesn't matter.Stay away. I'll never buy NetGear again.
This lens cap is useless. It does not fit the threads and falls off.SAVE YOUR MONEY
I have to say that at first this product was amazing, and it worked very well. However, because of the firmware upgrades and possible overheating, the product has now been rendered usesless to me. I may still be able to return it (shipping paid by me) for a new product, but I almost don't even want to deal with the problem anymore, since I know the next one will eventually have a problem. I replaced this with Belkin's Mimo G+ router, and I am happy to say it works beautifully, has a much better range, and has a lifetime warranty. Think before you buy this one.
I don't know how this ink has so many good reviews. This is not Epson Ink as advertised. It does not come in the Epson box pictured. This is Fraud. Do Not Buy this ink. I'm returning and I hope Amazon takes this vender off their site. Terrible experience. Did not work in my Photo R280 just kept saying "Not Epson Ink" replace the cartridges. Very disappointed.
We purchased the Magellan RoadMate 6000T for a trip cross country. We arrived with only one misdirection, which Magellan quickly recalculated and sent us in the right direction. We love this unit, but it will NOT backup our information. I tried 3 different SD cards and had Magellan Customer Service walk me through the process several times. Finally on the third call to Customer Support, while they put me on hold I researched this problem on the internet and found it to be a common one. Customer Support could only advise me to send it back to be serviced; they never admitted this can be an issue.To make the calls to customer service even more challenging, each time I called the person on the other end of the phone, had difficulty understanding me, and I to, had difficulty understanding them.We currently live in a very high traffic area, and never leave home without it, but we are planning to return it after our new Garmin arrives.
the first time I watched a movie, it seemed just fine. Then I was watching the &quot;bonus features&quot; on a dvd and it kept skipping, then freezing. What a pain! After a week of watching movies (maybe that particular DVD was wacked), I kept noticing it was not only freezing on me, but pixelating. Now watching a movie became a chore. Wal-Mart was very expedient in returning my money, but I would stay away from this player.
THE LCD DISPLAY STOPPED WORKING AFTER ABOUT 4HOURS OF PLAY -- THE AUDIO STILL WORKS, BUT NOT PICTURE - I WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER AND TRY TO GET REPAIRED/REPLACED. DOESN'T SEEM VERY RELIABLE.
Please do not buy this Logitech Classic Keyboard 200 USB.I bought one last year -- I used to be a huge fan of Logitech products. But the keyboard was coated in a strong-smelling chemical. No big deal, I thought, it will wear off. Then I noticed that the chemical was making my asthma worse, and giving me a burning feeling in my hands.I could tell that the keyboard was coated in this chemical. The chemical just didn't go away, even months after buying the keyboard.Now I didn't complain to Logitech. I figured it was a one-time problem keyboard. But a Logitech mouse I purchased a few months later has the same problems. I'm guessing that very few of us want to type with our keyboards and mice wrapped in thick plastic taken from Ziploc bags to keep a chemical off our hands.I finally complained to Logitech about the keyboard and the mouse, and they offered to send me a refund. I told them I didn't want a refund. I want them to do an internal investigation of their supplier and find out who is ruining their great products by coating them with this obnoxious chemical.This is a great shame, as I was a lifetime buyer of Logitech products. But not anymore. Not until they get this problem fixed. If you have anyone in your home with asthma or allergies, or you have children or pets, do not buy this keyboard.
I had pretty good luck for a month or two with this, the look and feel is no doubt similar to the authentic Canon product. Others have gone so far as to say the had "friends" who claimed it was made in the same factory and sold under an unknown name...However, I had the same issues others have had, I would start to compose a shot, and as I depressed the shutter button, nothing would happen. Power went off. Kind of frustrating. Batteries were fine, so I came to the conclusion that the internal contacts and connections must be where the "value" is.I have nobody else to blame but myself, I thought I was getting a good deal. I'll be buying the Canon grip soon, I did like the feel of the grip on my XT. If you buy this and it lasts, congratulations. Beware, it's not much of a bargain if you only get two months of use out of it.
When I was looking around for a glare filter for flat panels I thought that the Kensington models were specialized for flat panels. But when I received the product I was disappointed. The glare screen is made of some kind of film rather than solid glass or plastic -- what that means is that if you poke it even slightly with a pen or your finger, you could actually tear it! But that was just the beginning of the problems. The glare filter came with velcro that was the least sticky thing I have ever seen. I had attached the filter to the flat panel and two days later it fell off. The sticker used was simply not up to par. Finally I returned it and went and bought the traditional glare filters by 3M used for desktops. That works much better with flat panels.
I was very excited when I first received the item to go along with the Interfit Studio Lights I ordered. The unit itself is rather light and flimsy, but I figured it really just needs to fire off the monolight flashes and does not need to be a durable piece of photographic equipment. Batteries installed easily, took my first dozen or so photos and the unit worked perfectly. Soon it would work only every other time even when my camera position had not changed. Then the unit would have to be switched off an back on in order to work. I thought the batteries might be going dead and thought this thing was a battery "drainer". Put brand new Energizer batteries in. It worked for about a dozen wore shots then stopped working completely! I intitiated a return with Amazon in hopes that this was a defective unit. When I get my new unit delivered I will update this review to let you know if this was a defective unit or if the unit just plain does not work well.
I got this printer for free when I bought a new laptop. It seemed like an excellent deal-getting it for free. NOT SO! I have to replace the ink cartridges CONSTANTLY (all FOUR of them even though I almost never print in color). I spend so much in ink cartridges that I'm going to buy a whole new printer and am confident that I will SAVE money doing so.Further, it doesn't give you a warning or allow you to print your documents with "reduced quality" when the ink gets low-It simply quits printing until you buy a new cartridge and replace it. Not a pleasant surprise when you are pressed for time. Makes it completely unreliable.
Four alkaline batteries do not last half hour of conversation. Energy consumption is very high.The scope of the signal in the open field, also did not exceed two miles.
Frustrating. It always gives me a message saying "Card error" when I insert my SanDisk CF card from my Kodak DC240 digital camera. I can view the pictures in the camera but the DPV does not work. The sandisk website FAQ is also not very helpful.
The software for this Zune took me literally a week to install, after several calls to both the Dune technical support and Dell technical support. On the positive side, the Dune technical support was helpful and I wasn't placed on hold for 20 minutes. I still have to figure how to put videos on it.S.S.
The 40GB click wheel iPod I bought for my husband for Christmas last year died (hard drive fried) 360 days after he opened the box but one year and 3 weeks past when I bought it. Appeals to an Apple Store and the "Apple Cares" (how's that for an oxymoron?) phone line fell on deaf ears. They were unwilling to make any exception or provide discounts on a replacement, "...our warranty clearly states...from the date of purchase...". So, in all caps, if you must buy an iPod, BUYER BEWARE! Think of this as a disposable purchase that will only last as long as the warranty.
BE CAREFUL! We ordered one Mobile Edge 13.3 inch neoprene sleeve for our first Macbook and it fit perfectly. Then, we ordered a second one of these for our second Macbook, a few months later, and it was too small. I believe this second one was for a Macbook AIR notebook, but the Amazon site (this description) does not seem to differentiate the two. Though both the Macbook and the Macbook Air have 13.3 inch display screens, they have different overall dimensions.It would be good for Amazon to work this out with Mobile Edge and make sure they differentiate on the Amazon website which one is which, and have different UPC numbers.
Less than a month and the speaker grills, screws, metal parts began to rust. Not waterproof.
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.
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 [..]
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! Mine broke on my trip to Europe in the middle of taking a picture. And no I didn't drop it. I had only used it twice before and Panasonic customer service was not at all helpful. I am going with the more trusted brand of Sony from now on. After my dealing with Panasonic, I will not buy another camera or other from them.
I am trying to install on my Dell Inspiron 8100 on XP SP2. The computer does not recognize the card when I insert it in the PCMCIA slot. I go ahead and run the installation program and it crashes. Bad!!!I just bought it, but, the disk label is dated 3/2002. I tried downloading a newer version form IBM/Lenovo but had the same results.Does the fact that Windows does not detect the card when I insert it in the PCMCIA slot mean that it is bad?
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.
I had the product a alpine type r 12 in for two weeks had a alpine mrp 500 amp with gain way down and the sub stoped working and makes a pop crackle noise when i turn on the amp. I really need a new sub please help
I thought these would be great earphones until I read the warning on the back of the box that states: Warning - handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. So just another great item made in China that is going in the garbage.
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
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 basically bouthe the product for the cables which work fine. I have similar software but loaded the Music Studio Kit for grins. Right away I received a Microsoft compatability warning. After playing around a bit I finally got it loaded. You have to know what you're doing for this product to provide satisfaction. I was able to get most of the functions to work although response time was slow. As I said...the cables work fine.
I bought this for my son when we go on long car/plane trips. We have had it for about 7 months and it has been "moody" since day 1. It works when it wants to work and it skips when it wants to skip. Some movies play fine and have minimal skipping, but other movies skip every few minutes. I have tried cleaning the discs and as well as the player and it still skips. It is almost impossible to watch a complete movie on this device. However, it does keep my son happy on trips so I guess I got what I wanted. The skipping doesn't seem to bother my son who is so happy just to be watching a movie although it would really bother me. So think twice about buying this if you are someone who gets annoyed easily....or else you will throw it out the window.
After reading all the reviews, and owning a slowly dying Kenwood receiver. I took a chance and purchased the sherwood rx4109. I replaced my kenwood with the new Sherwood, and immediately realized what quality sound was. I played CD's and tried the tuner. There was no comparison between my old Kendwood and the Sherwood. The biggest downfall fo the sherwood was its inability to play a decent bass. No matter what you did the bass was weak and lacking. There is no window shaking with this unit. So I sent it back. I immediately was refunded no questions asked ( you gotta love Amazon ). So my search still continues. But I did not lose any money. But I stress.... the Bass really is weak. Otherwise the unit runs well and has an easy set up. BASS lovers will hate this unit, so be warned. The price is right, but I really enjoy a decent bass background. Oh well I guess I made my point.
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.
well most of the time when I use amazon it has been great with no problem, but I was sent two black hp 56 not a combo pack that was disappointing.
i've had these actuators on my front doors of my astro van for a month, and now they are toast. suddenly died... both of them at once... and bummer, i was just getting a kick out of having pdl. but since they are so cheap i'm going to order two more... gonna wire in a fuses too, not sure how many amps but i'll need four. Also going to purchase the swiss made ones too four times as expensive but, just in case... [..] a piece but beats paying 55 at the parts store.
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.
This is a good device with useful features when it works properly; however, I had some minor problems with it (it stopped functioning from the buttons on the printer itself, and none of the solutions I found online worked) and called their support. They couldn't care less about my problem or whether or not I choose HP products in the future. Refused to escalate my call or my feedback, though I was very polite, etc.I will never, ever, purchase an HP product again, and I will shout the same from the highest rooftop. Buyer beware.
I have tried this in any number of different vehicles and have the same problem every time: It does not want to stay plugged in.
A lot of people saying it works on WIN 7, and a lot of people say it doesn't work. Here is my experience. FYI, I have been a IT for years and I know my hardware and software. I plugged it, it automatically detected USB connection and installed the driver. Turned on Skype and tested it. It works but the other person will not be able to hear anything you say unless you talk directly into microphone. Even then it's so faint it gets very frustrating. Tried to look for work around solution on the internet and drivers. Nothing.Their official website does not offer WIN 7 Drivers.Try your luck. Some say it works some say it doesn't.It did not work for me.
A little bit of VGA history: There used to be a missing pin in the array, to make it even harder to plug a cable in backwards; if it didn't have a pin missing there, the lack of a hole in the port would prevent the cable from being inserted.This is that kind of cable.Unfortunately, clever computer manufacturers got better ideas, and that one pin is now used to carry monitor geometry information. This is how Windows knows, without special configuration for an individual monitor, what range of sizes and resolutions your monitor can support. This pin is missing on this cable, however, so you'll have to fend for yourself.If you have a monitor of nonstandard resolution (for example, it's actually an HDTV with a VGA jack), Windows won't be able to give you the matching resolution.Good cable for standard monitors, unusable for monitors of nonstandard resolution.
I bought this Micro WebCam Basic. I installed the camera but it sitll does not work! It is my computer isn't reconizing it or something, but it does not work. I have WIndows 2000 and it says it's compatable. Please can anyone help me with this?
Like others who posted reviews on this site, both of my speakers came damaged with broken pieces loose in the packaging. The package itself was not damaged in any way, which leads me to believe these speakers are either very cheaply made or were already broken when shipped. I will be returning them and looking for a different brand.
This is fine for listening to music cds, it has a good anti-shock feature that prevents skipping. The earphones that come with it are trash, the sound quality is horrible, I switched my sony earphones on it and it was a huge difference. I bought this specifically to listen to audiobooks. MISTAKE! Yes, it has a resume feature where it "saves" your place - kind of. Some players save your place in the exact spot where you left off. Not this model, it will only save your place at the beginning of the chapter you were on, so you have to listen to the whole chapter all over again if you were near the end. I am disappointed, not worth my $40!
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.
This battery was dead on arrival. I bought this battery because of the Energizer brand but I was dissapointed because the battery was made by another unknown company under Energizer's license.I charged the battery until the charger light turn from red the green. Put the batterty in the Nikon digital camera, turned on the power and nothing. I put the old battery back in the camera and it worked fine. I tried to clean the terminals on the battery and that didn't help either. So I called this "unknown company" customer support and this woman told me to send the battery to them along with $5.45 for the return shipping. I toldthe battery has never worked for me and I don't want to pay any more money (~$10 shipping for both ways). The best I can do is pay 1 way. She wouldn't do it so I threaten to put a bad review on amazon.com, she told me go ahead and hung up.I contacted amazon.com and told them about the problem. Amzon.com said they can exchange it for me. I already sent the battery back to amazon.com but the new battery hasn't arrived yet because none in stock.Updated: Amazon refunded my money. I bought EN-EL1 battery from www.provantage.com for $20. And guess what ?? The battery is made in Japan by Nikon. Not in china like ER-D300.
These discs are garbage. Maybe I just got a bad batch, I don't know. I was trying to burn a video to disc, and the first three attempts gave out around 35% with a hardware error. The fourth attempt failed right at the beginning of the write process. I have a batch of non-hub-printable Verbatim DVD+R DLs that have worked quite well, so I'm surprised these are so bad.
This is the worst MP3 player I have ever used, I would give it zero stars if that was an option. I have and still use an old Rio S35S. I love it, it plays great and withstands just about any sort of mild abuse (dropping, being on an armband daily for running, tumbling around in a gym bag). But the max it can upgrade to is 1GB, so when the time came that I needed more space I naturally decided to get another Rio. What a huge disappointment this Rio Carbon was! It worked well for about the first month and then it was all downhill. The player and Rio Music Manager wouldn't match up. For example, I would add 45 songs to a playlist in the Manager, and then when I turned on the player there would only be 12 songs in that playlist. The player constantly locked up and crashed, and had to be rebooted. And after every crash, the battery would have to be totally recharged again. I tried every version of firmware out there and even other music managing software, nothing worked. Wasting the money was bad enough, but the hours, days and weeks of time I lost over the past year trying to get this damn thing to work is the worst. I finally (and happily) threw it in the trash and bought an 80GB Ipod and am thrilled. I'm not saying not to buy a Rio, just don't waste your time with a Rio Carbon.
I had and HP 5150 for about a year and the it stop recognizing the catdriges so I went and buy this one... is the worst investment I could ever do, I use it a lot less than the one before and after a couple of months when I try to print something it says that "the printer cradle is stuck" or "paper jam on the printer".Whats going on whit HP? Selling garbage printers now.
I had one of these units for 3 or four years, and for whatever reason it stopped working (I think the power supply went out, but I'm not sure)... so I ordered another one in Oct of '11... it is now June '12 - and the second one has died... when I hit the weather/snooze button to hear the weather, all I get is a high pitched tone/squeal sound.I'm junking this one as well - I won't order another one.
Adquir&iacute; los aud&iacute;fonos Sennheiser para mi hijo quien acostumbra comunicarse con sus amigos en la WEB.Lamentablemente la unidad que recib&iacute; result&oacute; defectuosa. Al conectar el micr&oacute;fono se perd&iacute;a el sonido en uno de los auriculares.Ante los costos que supon&iacute;a retornar el producto desde Colombia, optamos por desarmar el componente donde se controla el volumen y se silencia el micr&oacute;fono y encontramos que el peque&ntilde;o circuito impreso ten&iacute;a un corto. Desconectamos el cable afectado y soldando una extensi&oacute;n nos saltamos el circuito impreso y el problema se resolvi&oacute;.La f&aacute;brica deber&iacute;a realizar mejores pruebas para garantizar la calidad de estos productos antes de despacharlos al consumidor.
Prints nice BUT - most printers give you the option to print in greyscale to save the expensive color ink cartridge. I do this all the time when I want a temporary hardcopy of info. from a web site. The HP 1210 printer driver does not include this option. I contacted HP customer service and they confirmed. They gave me a hokey method of physically removing the color cartridge and changing the &quot;configuration&quot;. I think this is HP's Marketing departments efforts to increase color cartridge sales. If you need a greyscale print option, DON'T buy this printer.
I purchased this for my husband's birthday but after two days of trying to get it to install on my computer (even with help from tech support via telephone) still no luck. very frustrating.
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.
cheap allen bolt that shaves off metal when you tighten it, doesn't fit the posts well and the info said 1-0 ga connector with 1 4ga and 2 8 ga but it is a 2 ga NOT 0 gauge as advertised, waste of money same goes for the neg terminal
A few years ago, my first digital camera was purchased. This camera happened to be Polaroid iZone 300. Well, I regret even touching this pathetic thing. My camera phone takes better pictures than this. This camera can't even take a perfect picture in the house. When I wanted to take my Myspace pictures, I had to be in the bathroom, which had about six or seven lightbulbs. This camera is a disgrace.Ladies and Gentlemen, do not purchase this camera. Look at all the reviews. This digital camera is horrible. Pictures look terrible. Things are too dark, and rarely too bright. A typical Polaroid product. What ever happened to, "Just right"?
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.
NEVER EVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. I concur with all negative reviews. The ink simply evaporates away even when you don't use it. Cost of ownership is extremely high. You have to buy all the 4 cartridge for it to work, even if you need only black one.I have trashed this product as you can buy a new printer with the cost of 4 cartridge replacement for this stupid product.Brother company is simply giving this product for cheap to get continuous ink order, which is far more profitable for them.This machine will not take third party ink or refillable ink.stay away from it
I got this headphones for the purpose of being able to listen to music at home, school, and on the go. First of all, the design isn't great. The top kind of sticks out awkwardly. The earpieces have a little too much pressure on the lower head which caused a headache every time I used them. The folding up is nice, but it is a little flimsy. The bass amplifier cord is extremely annoying. It hangs down heavily and isn't necessary. The bass isn't even complete no matter how much battery life you have, it only is apparent sometimes and after a while will give you a headache. One plus is that the ear part is very soft and comfy around the ear. They are perfect earmuffs during the cold winter. But it doesn't pay off because it still can get uncomfortable. Another bad thing is that they can't get that loud. Unless you turn the volume up, the sound is very muffled. The sound isn't terrible quality or anything but it isn't wonderful. The appearance is nice though- the colors and stuff. I am quite picky with these things but overall, these aren't too great.
I burn many dvd's of our church video's so I've tried several different brands and styles. I have bought these dvd's before and normally in a 30 pack I have 2 or 3 disk that won't burn. However, this last pack I bought - thus far only 2 out of 5 have worked. Sorry to say I guess I won't be buying any more of these from Amazon.
This is the worst advertised POS i have ever seen. Its advertised as "WATERPROOF" and has the image of a surfer along with tests being submerged for 30 minutes. I had mine under water for less than 5 minutes and followed instructions exactly. It leaked the first time of usage and ruined my 30 gig IPOD. After advertising as being waterproof, their warranty doesnt cover it as such. Im pissed and out of a 30 gig ipod now. Do NOT Purchase this Item, Period !
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.
this remote extender is a piece of crap!! it works 10% of the time. very intermittent. tech support said the problem is interferance. after unplugging nearly everything in the house, i then open the breakers in the panel. i think the device itself is interfering. even if i put it 10 ft away, it doesnt change anything. dont reccomend this product. look around for something else. mainly because the lady in tech support was no help, and not very nice.
I "upgraded" from a D-Link G router and adaptor to the D-Link RangeBooster G equivilent in hopes of improving the very marginal signal. There was no difference. I have now upgraded to "N" and it is good - but not great.
The earphones are comfortable, they are relatively cheap, and that's about all they have going for them. I'm not an audio snob, but the sound quality that these headphones produce isn't worth the asking price. I couldn't find an EQ setting that made them sound good enough to keep.
This router is nothing but trouble. I'm trying to use it for VPN connections. DROPS THEM. Also drops connections to any other computer every 5 minutes or so. Did site survey, nothing else here to cause this. Also, no other phones, or other appliances to cause interference. This router just flat out [stinks]. [...]
The unit is very finicky. It plays OK the DVDs, but has hard time detecting the connection to the computer.It breaks down, I had to send for replacement 2 times. Now it is out of warranty and it broke down again. The want me to pay $110 just to look at it. They charge $100/hour for their labor and parts are not cheap (e.g. lamp cost over $300).My recommendation: Stay away from Optoma.I think a big screen TV / monitor, is much better. You don't need screen, you can watch it with ambient light, much more reliable.
Seemed like an easy solution to my problem, but this product does not penetrate walls with it's signal, as advertised. Instructions were a bit lacking. Found the manufacturer's web site, signed in, asked for help.........absolutely NO RESPONSE.
I bought it because of the good review from online radio DJ.I didn't expect good sound quality from cheap headset, but I needed headset for calls via skype for 2-3 hours daily from home.When I took it from the box I was impressed. But after few days I was extreamly disappointed.1. It's very uncomfortable after 15 mins. I couldn't wear it more then 30-40 mins (you have pain at top of your ears).2. The microphone died after 2 months. I can't see any problems with wires, but it doesn't work anymore.I've been using other type of headset from Plantronics a couple years (at my office) and I'm happy.But this headset is awful.Particular this headset are cheap, uncomfortable and bad quality.
I bought this from frys and am returning it today. Maybe it's only me, but mine had really bad quality and distorted images. I had 17" LCD monitor from viewsonic and was replacing it because it has similar problem. Now, 19" has same problem and I am done with viewsonic. I am not going to use viewsonic monitors again. Instead, I am going to try samsung ones.
PLEASE NEVER BUY PHILIPS PLASMA TV .I bought this palsma from sears ,paid almost $2000.what a nightmare-open and close by itself then finally the FAMOUS PROBLEM [all over the intenet] the blinking red light that will cost $800to fix -PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY THE HEADACHE AND MONEY ,THIS IS A PIECE OF JUNK!!!
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.
I got two years old Canon Elura 2. It's basically same as Elura 40. I love this camcorder, very handy. Its low-light performance is not good but tolerable. The real problem is eating tape and losing data. It's not only for Elura but also for Zr10 and others. I believe all the Canon camcorders have the defect. You never know when it will start or not but I saw many posts about this problem. I'm not going to buy Canon camcorder anymore.
I've had this recorder for a little over a year now and can say that I am ready to move on.The picture quality is fine. I haven't experienced any of the artifacts others have described.My issues are with the functioning of the recorder:First, it has always taken an extremely long time to start up--so long that we actually avoid watching anything on DVD because we know it will take a good five minutes before the machine is fully ready.Second, the remote is horrible. The buttons don't always register when you press them and you have to aim it just right.Third, the interface for changing the names of DVDs is very slow and doesn't have characters like apostrophes, which are useful in naming shows. It also is very limited in the number of characters you can enter for a name.Finally, and the reason why we're going to move on, the machine has started to freeze during finalization of DVDs. It's happened to me twice now--gets to 74% and then just doesn't go any farther. I know it can take a while, so I've waited about 10 minutes before just giving up and unplugging the machine. Of course then it thinks the disc is finalized, so I can't finalize it again, but it won't play on any other machine.Overall, this has been a very disappointing purchase.
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 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.
I bought this system as part of a Dell XPS 4 gaming system. It was the best option they offered in the speaker department and after reading the reviews on Amazon and other sites seemed like a reasonable choice. My reaction from day one was, "that's it ?" The sound is tinny, marginal at best and certainly not worth the price. It's almost painful listening to mp3's and radio on them. The construction is cheap and plasticy. The speakers have no directional adjustments like angle or tilt at all to direct the sound. I was traveling during much of the 30 return window but just assumed that when I had the time to tinker with them I could tweak the sound to be full bodied and even. Unfortunately that didn't happen. I'm considering selling them on e-bay. Don't waste your money. Even Dell has switched to Logitech on their XPS system offering.
This looks like a great router, and sure costs enough, but I had to return it. After spending hours just trying to get my laptop to autoload the config software I gave up. Whatever was on that disc crashed my laptop multiple times, and never loaded the setup. I tried everything, running the setup.exe from Run, etc. It seemed the laptop didn't even recognize the disc and crashed explorer on top of that (I couldn't even open the DVD-rom drive). With 2 kids, working from home in the evenings and my previous router crapping out, I don't have the time or desire to figure this one out. I can't comment on the router itself, but the software disc definitely has some major issues going on.I'm running XP SP1 Professional, 1 gig dual core, 1 gig ram, built in WiFi. My HP laptop is a year old, so definitely no issues with having outdated specs.I returned it for a Belkin G+, so we'll see what happens with that. I wish everyone better luck with the Linksys that I had!
About 4 years ago I switched from Palm to HP. I've owned several Ipaqs and the 2795 is the latest. I must warn you: this device has a variety of bugs, the most annoying of which is the fact that the battery periodically drains down, leaving you with Zero power.You would think that HP would put a fix on line or would instruct its call-center staff on how to solve the problem. No such luck. The call center staff are unable to solve the problem; they keep telling ytou to install the latest BIOS, which I did immediately upon purchasing the device.So, I have to say: unless HP fixes the various problems with this device, CAVEAT EMPTOR.I'm about ready to buy a Palm, despite the high switching costs.
I would not reccommend this MP3 player to anyone. The pro's: it can store alot of music (sounds good, huh). The cons are many (they out weigh the pro's by a mile). The software interface is very difficult which makes it hard to transfer anything from your pc. The corporation that makes this doesn't seem to respond to e-mail...but I did forget to look up their rating in Consumer reports (my bad).
First of all, HP had to ship me a replacement when my first printer didn't work. Turns out, it wasn't working because the printer won't work unless you stick the faceplate label on the printer...yes, you read this right...you have to stick the label which has a code attached to the underside or the printer won't work. This is not a great idea if you're trying to make sure the printer works or if you are just trying it out. You certainly don't want to attach a permanent label if you need to return it. Oh well. Anyway, while this printer may make nice b&amp;w copies and printouts, I'll never know how good it is at anything else because that is all I was able to get to work. HP forces you to install a bunch of software that you don't necessarily need or want. You aren't given the option of picking or choosing. And you can't uninstall them without uninstalling the drivers. It also forces you to run their software at startup and it sits in your systray the entire time. All this for a printer? You've got to be kidding. And I was never able to get it to scan anything. I had read a few reviews saying that the HP software was pretty bad. Now I'm a believer. I'm going back to Canon. One person complained that Canon support is not toll-free. Well, be forewarned, neither is HP.
The range, or lack thereof, that you can use this item really makes it a worthless product. You would be better off just setting the timer. Completley worthless.
I'd registered for the monitor after reading the good reviews and assuming that the bad reviews were from people who lived in apartments/townhomes. We live in a single family home in a suburban neighbourhood and own the usual number of other electronic equipment. The static and the buzzzzzzz noise it continously gave was grating on my nerves and I wasn't able to even sit through it. After about half an hour of playing around with channels to try to minimize the buzz I switched the receiver off and switched it back on some one hour later. It wouldn't switch on! So there I was with one broken receiver and lot of interference. I'd used it with the AC adapter both times and I didn't want to try batteries as I knew I'd be using the adapter more often than the moniter eating up batteries.I'm glad I decided to test this before my baby came along. I returned this for a Sony 9 channel moniter and have had no problems with that one.In its defense I should say that when we tested it, it did pick up sounds like breathing and whispering. If it wasn't for the buzz and stataic, I'd have probably stuck with it.
Although this item is priced right, I found it to be cheap. It didn't work with my computer so be careful when buying this item. I purchased a Sansadisk MP3 player after returning this one and it is wonderful.
Only lasted 9 months of fairly careful use before dying. Mine also had issues with illuminating the back light... periodically, it would just not light the display and you had to do a reset to bring it back. Replaced with a video nano.
I purchased this TV in March and began to have a serious video problem with it only a couple of months later. Whenever I use the AV1or AV2 inputs (including the S-Video input) the screen turns all green and I get a humming noise from the speakers. It works fine with the HD/component input. I contacted customer service at Encross and spoke to a "Sang" who told me he'd call me back with an RMA number. I never heard from him again. I have e-mailed and called and left several messages, but not not heard back from anyone for over two months.It's a decent TV, but don't expect any support from them!
Ink runs out before you finish all the sheets of paper. Sad, because you can't buy the ink by itself. Kodak is ripping people off. Hopefully a competitor will come up with something fast.
I get an incompatible message when I plug it into my iPhone 3G. It worked exceptional with my iPod touch though, thus the 2 stars.
Do not waste your money on this HDMI cord, one day it just stopped showing the picture. It is poor quality and will break on you.
This horrible product delivers distorted sound and needs batteries much too often. I'm looking for a better one and will throw this in the garbage which is where it belongs. DON'T BUY IT!!!
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.
The headphones were fabulous. I got so many compliments on how cute they were. I even bought three more pairs for people in my family. Every single one of these I bought have now broken. Only one side works. Boo!
This is not a sturdy product. It's made of very lightweight plastic and the design isn't particularly good. It's easy to collapse it accidentally. I have used it for paper but I wouldn't try to use it for a book. Mine arrived minus the clip at the top because the packaging was poor. On the plus side, the footprint is small -- doesn't take up a lot of room on the desk. But for me the minuses outweigh the pluses, particularly the problem of accidental collapse. There are better choices out there.
We also tried to use these batteries in our Canon 590IS and found that they lasted only a short time (maybe 10 pictures). We had purchased the batteries along with a Targus charger. We tried the batteries in a AA powered lint remover as well and had the same experience. They weren't strong enough to power the lint remover when pressed against the clothing. I'd love to find out why they're not working.
It says in the item description "one touch tilt" and 180deg of swivel. It swivels very nicely but, WHERE IS THE @#$%ing TILT??!!!!!! I bought this product because of the company's quality, also because I need it to do both tilt and swivel. "It didn't deliver"!!!! It is useless to me at this point and it's past the 30 days. Thanks, PEERLESS!!!!!
The good thing about this camera is that it has got the cool looks. I was buying it for my parents and the first impression was very good. But when we used it, the day time pictures were just okay and night time pics were very bad. Red eye is horrible even after enabling the feature.The screen is big and useful but again, for indoors, the display is very grainy.Going to return it today. Suggestions - Do not buy unless return policy is good.
Received a lightly used non USA keyboard of the later white design that used USB ports in the rear and no height adjustment. This did not match the accompanying image. At $72.95 I was expecting USA and new.
When needed the right product at an incredible price. It is worth to search for specific items and compare prices. This surely has been the best by far.
I had to send this back to Amazon since this replacement did not fit my Epson model, which is specifically says it does. There is a small piece of plastic surrounding one of the connectors that is made slightly different than the original lamp and it doesn't allow the lamp to fit flush and make a connection.My projector is now useless without the replacement lamp. Amazon offered to replace it, but with what? That was the official replacement. A real shame since I was fairly happy with the projector itself. Lesson learned, no more Epson products for me.
I have called Apple a couple times and told them that my power adapter fried. I originally bought two. The first popped in a week. The second after about 8 months.It's interesting to see all these negative reviews and then have the AppleCare person tell me that this is not a common problem with other customers. Wow.Dear Apple executive, RECALL THIS ITEM.Make something better!This product is also over priced.
There were all these bad reviews about this thing not being able to hold a book. Fine, I thought. I don't need it to hold a book. I only need it to hold a piece of paper. It won't. It won't even stay put. Both the front and the back pieces slide down no matter what position you put them in, whether you have anything in it or not. I can't believe amazon even sells this junk.
I consider myself to be fairly electronically inclined. I can read directions with the best of them. But this? The iPod mini? Man it gave me the blues. I bought it on Sunday at 1PM, by 3PM I was still goofin around with it, by 4PM I decided to take it back to the store, at 7PM I let my husband take a stab at it he finally figured it out after about an hour+, but by then I was through. I returned it to the store on Monday afternoon.So what's the problem? The instructions are not very clear. The icons that are supposed to show up on your computer screen once you have downloaded the iTunes software, may not always show up, and you can't figure out why. I have about 1500 songs on my computer, at this time I only wanted to download about let's say 200 of them. But the iTunes program took in all 1000+ songs and put a check mark next to each of them as if I wanted to download them all onto the iPod. I had to individually "un-check" over 1000 song titles in order to deliniate between those that I wanted and those that I did not want. There needs to be a "check-all" button and an easy way to undo it.Also, I was not real thrilled with the actual buttons on the iPod, I suppose with time I could have gotten used to them, but they were just too touchy, although there is a hold button so you cannot inadvertantly push the buttons.I think that for the money they could have also put in an FM tuner.Bottom line is I needed something more rugged that is quick and easy to download, light for when I am running and working out. I had a Rio Sport a few years ago, it got stolen, I'll be buying a new one. The iPod is not for me.
This monitor does not work. I haven't been able to hear anything through it except static. I haven't been able to make the static stop and it is impossible to hear my baby cry through the static. My husband and I have tested it to see if we can hear each other from differnt places around the house and we can't. I suggest finding another brand.
I bought a Mini-disc player. After 4 months it needed repair and I called N.E.W and they told me that since it was within the first year I had to send it to Sony to get repaired. Weeks later and alot of disappointment. The NEW Service plan company will not pay my labor charges after they told me to send it to Sony. Now they say I should have sent it to them for replacement. Hey, I was only following directions and got screwed. And got stuck with the labor charges. Make sure you don't fall for the same game. Insist on sending it to them according to their plan.
Written 4/2/04. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.I purchased the Prismiq Media Player before Christmas and was unable to get it working. After numerous emails to the Support Center, they stopped responding to my messages for two momths. I asked to return it and they said that they needed to get a &quot;RMA&quot; - return merchandise authorization to me, which they never did. When I finally got a reply (late March) they told me to return it to the retailer, who after all this time refused to accept it.I have written to PRISMIQ senior management team, bypassing the Support Center: the CEO, Vice President, Marketing; Vice President, Sales; and Vice President, Operations. Hopefully, I will get some results.There are other ways to get MP3 files to your home stereo - I would recommend the Pro HiFi-Link, which is cheaper, easier to set up, and works well.
After having this player now for 6 months, I have had enough time to fully evaluate the player and Iriver's customer service.First the good news. The player is cool looking and plays most discs without a problem. I have yet to have the player skip, although I have not put it through any rough treatment to test it.Now the bad news:- This player is fragile. Despite the metal top casing, the player is lightweight and is not built to last. If you don't keep the player in its fleece bag, the metal will scratch (and take away from the cool look).- The headphones, while not bad for manufacture provided ones, leave a lot to be desired. Why can't these manufacturers follow Apple's example and provide a decent earbud? If you do get this player I would recommend getting a better set of earphones. Beware though to get an efficient pair, as the player will not be able to drive an inefficient pair to higher volumes.- The remote itself is the most fragile of the player. Within a week, even with taking great care not to do so, the remote screen was scratched. The plastic screen is not very scratch resistant at all! Which is a shame as it is what you will be looking at as there is no screen on the player itself. Like the player, the remote is also rather flimsy in its construction. It is a lightweight plastic. It would have been nice to have the remote protected with the same metal casing as they top of the player. The original remote has wires coming out of both ends. While I though this would not be an issue, it has come to be a bother when attempting to look at the remote. I guess there is a reason that they changed the design of later remotes. Finally, after only 6 months of extremely light use (may be used once a week at most), the backlight on the remote stopped working. This is a real problem as the screen is hard to see without this feature.- Customer Service: I contacted iRiver customer via their website concerning the remote backlight. It took them over 2 weeks to get back to me. And then they had nothing to say than sorry your remote is out of the 90 day warranty, you will have to purchase a new one.All in all, I give the player 2 stars as the player performs its function of playing audio disks, but overall I would not purchase this player again (especially at its inflated price). If you do decide to get this player, BEWARE of the fragility of this player and expect poor customer service.
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!!!
This unit is not very good at all. I purchased it because of the sleek design and fact that you could hang it on the wall. This system is only 10 watts. If you are a casual radio listener and don't have to crank it up, then 10 watts may be enough player. The CD player skips a lot. It doesn't handle slightly scratched cds well. It will freeze up and stop if you try to scan through the tracks too quickly. I've continually had a problem with the remote. The power button on the remote does not work. And of course my unit is just over a year old, right out of warranty. I've changed the battery on the remote already. A new remote off the site costs $45. I paid only $80 for the system. Save your money and do not buy this system. You will not be pleased.
my Minolta SLR registered it as dead right out of the box.This is cheap chinese junk, dont' waste your money.
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.
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.
Don't buy this. There are deaf toddlers who can record my voice better than this microphone.
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.
Product was advertised to fit JVC-HD7. It might fit the 46mm thread but the rim of the filters is then too big to fit the lens hood back on.
If I had carefully read the reviews of the WPC11 card, I would have discovered that Linksys is selling the setup as supported under W2000, but many people can't get the drivers to install. The tech support area of the Linkysys website suggests this may require a BIOS update -- but the drivers would not install properly on my brand-new Dell P4! After hours of work it seems clear that they just don't care, and the failure to return calls for tech support indicates you would be better off buying another manufacturer's hardware.So I have returned all three cards and given up on Linksys.
I purchased the iwake for my daughter in November. Although it worked well for the first 3 months after that the buttons just stopped working. For instance you would place the iPod in the docking station and hit the power on button... nothing would happen. All of the buttons would not work. You could not set the time or anything. Please do not buy this piece of junk.
I bought this external hard drive from a major electronics department store 8 months ago to store the large files I don't want to clog my internal with. Up until recently, I had no problems. About a week ago the drive stopped working for no apparent reason. My Computer could see, but not access the drive...and neither my virus scan software, nor Command Prompt could locate, let alone interact with the drive.Maxtor support was completely useless, and eventually told me to seek a third party repair and recovery center. Long story short, the case and all drivers were fine, but the storage unit itself was defective. Without reformatting (and thus losing nearly 65 gig of data), I was unable to determine whether it was a physical defect or if the Master Boot was corrupted somehow.Worse yet, the people at Maxtor KNOW this line of drives is worthless, thus it is only one of TWO products they have warranty coverage for only THREE MONTHS, where others have a minimum of 1 year.That drive was only 8 months old and all that money is wasted and Maxtor won't even provide a replacement.AVOID!!!
My husband and I chose this monitor because of the 2 receivers since we have a 2 story home. We couldn't use it in our bedroom because when our son was quiet, all we heard was static. It was so annoying we didn't use it and finally returned it and got a much better one that we now love.
This is possibly the most complex hardware/software combo you will ever own. It's not like a car or a refrigerator where you turn it on and it does what it's supposed to. From the control panel and the computer there are hundreds of options for you to choose from. This will be an excellent purchase once all those options work.You have read about all the good features already, and there are many. Let me mention the problems I had.Wireless: it just plain didn't work with either the Mac or the PC, which have been networked and on the internet wirelessly for years.The manual is useless except to tell you to use the 'wizard' to set up your wireless system. There is no additional information at the web site. I discovered that there are several undocumented diagnostic functions available through the printer control panel. I wish they would just publish a proper manual that explains everything.At times I was able to use some printer functions connected by an ethernet cable and I was able to use the scanner connected via USB--but neither connection system was reliable and much of the time I couldn't use either computer with the printer by any method. Over 2.5 months I spent around 100 hours trying to make this work.Tech support exchanged 18 emails and three hours of 2nd level phone support which were no help at all. Support seems to come from India. You can't call the 2nd level people. You must wait for them to call you and hope that you are there to receive the call- it may be many days before they call again. They try to help but as I said- this is a complex system.My suggestion on the wireless option- if it works the first time it's probably OK, otherwise return the unit before you waste 100 hours trying to fix it. I happen to know that many people had no problems with this wireless unit.I usually choose duplex printing, but this unit jammed about 27% of the sheets, requiring the entire print job to be restarted. Repairing the jam requires turning the printer around, removing the duplex unit, and yanking the paper out firmly. Additionally, duplex printing caused ink to smear on the back of sheets passing through, making the paper look dirty. This could be the result of pulling out jammed paper.One-sided printing was acceptable although dull on plain paper. Once I set up a template for Word and another program, I was able to print envelopes reliably. I was able to print on legal-sized paper and I seem to recall that I scanned a legal sized sheet once.Copying and scanning worked much better than the leading competitor but colors were not reproduced correctly. The few sheets I put through the automatic feeder went well, but small items like photographs must be individually placed on the scanner.Optical character recognition worked surprisingly well, considering that the software was a free extra with my purchase and doesn't seem to be mentioned at Amazon. This OCR software was on the Lexmark install disk and there are versions for PC and Mac, so I guess you will get it too. There were many other programs included in my purchase (not from this site) which weren't interesting to me. I didn't test the fax.I plugged my camera into one of the ports and the printer allowed me to view them on the color window and I could print one or many. Nice, but I would never print a photo without cleaning it up in the computer first.I love this printer. It is exactly what I have been looking for. It breaks my heart that I had to return it. The main competitor has a seriously flawed unit with poor customer support and currently no wireless option. If Lexmark can fix the software (I'm sure my duplex unit was a rare defect) and the documentation/support, it will be nearly perfect and I will buy it again!
So, I purchased these thinking they would be an upgrade to my skullcandy brand ear buds, the ink'ed ones. Anyway, while it is an upgrade it didn't last. I have had them less than a month and already managed to get a rattle in the speakers when any level of bass is applied.I will be going back to my "cheap" ear buds and these will be going in the trash.
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.
During the installation of the software on my PC running Windows 2000 Server, the installation program froze my PC completely. I had to turn off the PC, and now it does nothing when I turn it on. The lights on the front light up, but nothing happens at all. I called Netgear, waited on hold for 15 minutes, and then was connected to a gentleman whose English was not very good. I explained my problem about 5 times before he seemed to get it. He told me that the problem is that the product is not compatible with Win 2000 Server. I told him that I had never before encountered a piece of software that ran on 2000 Pro, but not 2000 Server (perhaps there are some), but he insisted that this was the case. I explained that, typically, installation programs that encounter and incompatible operating system would display a message to the user, and exit, rather than freezing and disabling the computer, but he held firm, and advised me that there was nothing he could do to help, and that he recommended that I contact my computer vendor so that they could restore my initial configuration.I went around and around with this fellow, then finally asked for his supervisor. After another 15 minutes on hold, another guy came on the line, who was pretty fluent in English. He explained his understanding of the situation, which was still wrong, and I explained the whole thing again to him. He had me turn the computer on and off, which of course I had already done several times, and check the monitor connection. After this analysis, he determined that the situation could not possibly have been the result of the frozen software installation that occurred just prior to it, and must be some other problem with my PC that had previously been working perfectly, that, coincidently, occurred at the exact same time as the software freeze. I expressed skepticism towards this explanation, and asked him if he would believe that if it was his PC. He said that absolutely he would, and reassured me that there was NO POSSIBLE WAY, (emphasis his) that his software could have caused these symptoms.Since I understood that it would be difficult for him to actually fix a computer in this state over the phone, I suggested that I could take it to a local technician, and send Netgear the bill for repairing my system. He declined that offer.So, at the end of the day, I'm left with a dead PC, but, according to Netgear, a perfectly good wireless card and installation CD.No more Netgear for me, thank you!
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!
If you're attracted to shiny objects, stay away from this one!This is absolutely the worst DVD player I have ever encountered. I've owned both high- and low-end DVD players and had good experiences with low-priced players before and thought that I would give this one a shot, but I really missed my mark! The FIRST one played 3 times before dying on me. The screen started changing weird colors and wouldn't play dvd's, so, after trying multiple times to reach someone with customer service, I got a live person that understood my problem and sent me the RMA form. However, I never received a response from the company.I had to go back to the store where I purchased it to get any kind of help--at all. They were nice enough to dig through their stockroom and find me a SECOND one--even though it was well-past their own return/exchange date. Of course, the new one played about seven dvd's before trying to channel &quot;The Exorcist&quot; and now I have to return ANOTHER one! Needless to say, I will be going back to the store where I purchased it and beg/charm them into helping me return it to the manufacturer, since it seems that customer service is not a top priority to Norcent Technologies (apparently, neither is selling a usable product)! And I will steer clear of this brand from now on...
i received the wrong kind of converter. I thought from the photos that it is a converter from the old style IDE power cable to the new style SATA power cable. what i had was just a simple extension of SATA power cable which extended my existing SATA power to ONE more available cable
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
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.
I had a Cardscan 60 business card scanner for several years. The reading mechanism failed and would no longer read name cards. I assumed a new scanner would be problem free. Not at all. I received my new scanner today. The reader would not even read the calibration card!A good software cannot rescue Cardscan from very poor engineering quality control... and a rapidly deteriorating reputation, as I noticed from others with experiences identical to mine. Do not waste your time nor Amazon.com's money on shipping cost of returns and office costs of refunds.
I have been using these discs for over 2 years, and had "thought" they were very nice. Nero 8 rarely reports any issues when burning files TO them. But the real telling is now, 2 years later, when I am trying to access the 8GB of files I had saved to each of them. I am re-cataloging hundreds of discs, and I had completely used 2 packages of these discs over the past few years creating the backups I am now sorting through. After having found my third one that gets CRC errors and hangs the computer trying to read them, or sometimes appears to not even be a disc when inserted into the DVD-DL drive, I would certainly never recommend these to anyone! I have lost over 20GB of important backup files that I had thought I could rely upon because of these discs.Tonight I have also found many complaints about them online after a quick search. I will completely avoid this brand in the future!
did not last very longThese don't seem to be TRUE Sony batteries.I think they were counterfeit, did not last as long as original Sony batteries.
The phone jacks on mine do not work at all. The phone cables worked just fine on my previous surge protector(which didn't have sufficient capacity hence my purchase of the Belkin). Even if the jacks did work, there is no room to plug in a two way splitter to support both the fax and phone that I need for my home office - you'd need to use yet another phone cable and a three way connector. This is very poor design. Further, the unit makes a slight buzzing noise when turned on. I won't be buying this brand again and will likely replace this unit before long.
I bought this unit to replace a 4 year old Linksys ethernet card that required a connecting adapter. That unit became unreliable because of intermittent contacts so I bought the "integrated" PCM 100 unit to (hopefully) solve my problems. It doesn't work at all. The "plug and play" instructions are a joke, and the backup Windows 98 instructions didn't get past step 1. No "Wizard" appears when it is connected.I called for tech help - which is not toll-free. It is provided 10 hours per day, 5 days per week. I was on hold 25 minutes and then was disconnected. I called again and was put on hold again. Finally, I got a person who could not diagnose the problem but said the unit may be defective. I have to return it. I can't get my money back. ...
These earphones do weird things at 4kHz and above. No amount of EQ-ing seems to fix it. Get some Sennheiser CX300s, 400s, or 500s instead. As someone who has spent the past 10 years working with audio gear, trust me on this one. This is not brand favoritism, as I have other Sony headphones that I like (check out my headphones list). These are just bad.
This item was not practical. It looked good but not being able to zip the sides all the way down because of the cute water bottles was not very functional.
This camera was not impressive. The picture that shows in the display window was very blurry and I often saw this at the stores for less money than what I paid. I am very dissappointed with the bang for my buck.
OK, I knew I was only getting 6.1MP but that's all I could afford at the time. I really liked my Nikon D200 but it was stolen. The worst "feature" the D40 camera is that, by default, it over exposes the photo. This is the same problem that the old D70 had. With a few adjustments this can be corrected, yet its very dissapointing that after so many years since the D70 was released with that known problem, here is appears again in the much newer D40. Mine will now be given to a less-fortunate friend, with instructions on how to compensate for the problem. My replacement camera is a Canon EOS 60D.
I bought this mostly for the video playback. The conversion program does a TERRIBLE job of converting videos to the format the player can play...it is choppy and with lots of pixelation...At first I thought something was wrong with the device, but then I recorded a show from TV directly with the device and it had really good quality...so I know now the conversion software is the problem. It really sucks! I tried converting using software I normally use to create ASF files, but it won't play anything unless it is converted by its own conversion program. Even though the price is good, pass on this one...Oh and another thing...I also have a Mustek Camera/camcorder which records video as ASF files, but this Mustek player won't play the videos recorded by the Mustek camera! That's really sad...doesn't say much for this company.
I am the kinda guy who will pay enormous premium for branded products. This toy I bought just dint work. Poor documentation/implementation. At some point, when I got this to work, my wifi on the laptop wouldnt work. I may try Linksys in the future, but have not bought a replacement yet.
Despite what this page says, this ink tank is not compatible with the IP3000.
I ordered this product on September 29, selecting the free super saver shipping option. The product finally arrived on October the 16th. Tracking the shipping of the product was not easy either since some of the links did not work as anticipated. One of the puzzles of this ordeal is why the product spent close to one week at a post office less than 50 miles from my home. The product works fine and the price was excellent but the whole purchasing experience was not worth the hassle.
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 doesn't work and it didn't allow me to sync music to the iPod!! Every time I restart the iPod it says something a file being corrupted.
So, I bought an authentic Skullcandy snoop signature headphone. Great, cuz i'm a big fan of snoop. The sound quality is good nough for the price. But here comes the problem. After 2 months, the painting on the headphone start to lose. And the cheap plastic material that made this headphone started to show up, which is really really really ugly. After another month, the connection in the middle of the headphone is broken. So, I cannot wear them. I tried to use glue, but it wouldn't last long. So, If you really looking to get a headphone that can stay with you for years, don't go with this pair. Instead, get the beats pro. or mixr. If you don't mind the looking, get those professional sennheiser, AKG, Beyer dynamics, they definitely make better headphones. Though beats sucks.
pros: small, lightweight, and has good softwarethe major cons: zoom, what zoom??horrible picture qualityoverly bright flash, if anyno case. but here's the major one: sometimes it wont even turn on! and during those times if you CAN get it to stay on long enough to press the shutter button, it doesnt take the picture.do NOT buy this camera.
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. :)
i tried to install this USB wireless adapter, but i could not make it. i exactly followed the instruction, and also tried installation on many different machines (Compaq &quot;new&quot; presario w/ windows XP, eMachines celeron old one-win98, and Intel-MB w/P4-win2000pro i assembled). After following all steps in the instruction, i plugged in the USB cable, but no machine acknowleged this device. But this device is cute, so use it as a toy. I recommend d-Link USB adapter(it works fine.)
I can't comment on this particular item from Amazon, simply because I never received it. It was part of a shipment sent via US Mail that according to my local Post Office was not received on the pallet it was supposed to be on. I did receive a refund from Amazon (Thank you), however, I subsequently had to purchase the item from another online vendor at additional cost. The original order (including two other items) never did arrive. Amazon did replace the other missing items as well (Thank you.)at no additional cost.
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.
This would be a good printer but that I constantly have to feed each individual piece of paper into the feed. It drives me absolutely crazy.
After a few months of use they are worthless for use in my Digital SLR which requires 2500mAh. A waste of money.
I absolutely do NOT recommend this to anybody who has just bought a ps3 or plans to do any sort of prolonged internet work. This router likes to cut you off the internet after apx 4 hours of usage. Almost as if it just decides to give up as if to say, "You've had enough for today. I think I need a break."I thought I was getting a deal when I bought this at $[...]. The cheap belkin router I bought for my mom at $[...] is more reliable. I'm personally going back to linksys because at least it worked for more than 4 hour increments.Piece of crap.
The batteries were opened when they arrived, not worth the hassle to return. Poor impression that this looked like a returned item when I received them.
If, like me, your computers are in different rooms than your cable modem and not every PC has a printer attached, a standalone printserver unit talking wirelessly to the cable/DSL network sounds like a good idea. However, after spending nearly 2 hours on the phone with Linksys Tech Support one Saturday morning, I gave up. Although the guy helping me was quite expert, we could not get the Wireless PrintServer to print a test page on either of my printers (an old, obscure Epson PostScript laser or newer Canon bubble-jet) directly connected to the unit parallel port. Nor could we load through a web browser or ping the DHCP-assigned IP address that was given the WPS11 by the Linksys Wireless 4-port Cable/DSL Router (which has worked perfectly, BTW). And that was over a direct *wired* LAN cable connection to the router, or even a crossover cable directly into my laptop. Nothing, nada, zip. So it's been returned to Amazon.com for credit. Oh well.
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.
This is a good voice recorder, if you want to record notes to yourself. However, the microphone is not nearly sensitive enough for recording meetings, presentations etc. Standing just six feet away I could hardly hear myself on the recording. Also, the display is very small and the readout is hard to read. I had to refer to the manual which had a blowup of the display to see what it was showing. On the plus side, it has good computer compatibility, no drivers/software needed, and mp3 recording.
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.
I burned two dvd's and 1 cdr, then the thing won't accept blank media!!Not even HP Litescribe expensive blank media, amazing.I shipped it off to HP for repair, at MY expence, and I'll post what happens, but so far nothing.
I tried this on my plasma tv and it only got worse. Product did not perform as prescribed.
This is my 2nd unit that I've purchased. The first one I ordered was perfect. It has lasted for over 8 months until my dog chewed one of the earbuds. But I did not hesitate to order a 2nd pair.Now, when I received the 2nd pair, I did not realized that the coating for the wire was different from the first pair. The first one seems to be coated with plastic. The second one seems to be coated with this silly putty type rubber. I've bought this at the end of January and now, I can see the coating on the wire has been tared apart and the wires inside are been exposed.I had recommened this earbuds to a friend because of the first unit. After few weeks of usage, my friend was telling me that his cord was ripping apart and that the wires were being exposed. I told him he was crazy. Now that I this problem, I realized that he was not crazy after all.I do not recommended this product at all unless you want to use this for a short period of time or get an older version with the plastic coating (i'm not sure if you can tell from the packaging)UPDATE:I've complained about how bad the quality has gotten with this product, what's worse is their customer support.I've tried to RMAed this since I was still under warranty. First they charged an estimate of $7 for repair, which I give authorization to. Few days after I authorized the charge, I noticed that they changed it to $31.11 and the next day, began the repair process and see a charge for $31.11 for a refurbished one. I could get a brand new one from amazon for $32!!!When I called to ask Sony why I was charged, they gave me different answer, one said that the product was out of warranty, another said it was because the receipt wasn't sent with the product. THIS IS A JOKE!! this is causing me lots of headache.I will call my credit card company and tell them I did not authorized them to charge me that amount and I will never buy another Sony product again!
I'm very disappointed in this battery. It is not the equivalent of the Nicon EN-EL5and the price was somewhat high for an inferior product. The battery is only 860mAhcompared to the Nicon EN-EL5 that is 1100Mah.
This cable is only good for 480p and lower equipment. Totally unacceptable for 1080p even at 6 ft lengths. Returned to Amazon. Haven't gotten credit yet.
I bought these earbuds to replace the iPod stock buds from Apple. Several people reviewed that these sounded superior than the standard iPod buds. The sound from the Sony MDREX71SL was very tinny. The base was extremely poor. I don't know if someone from Sony signed on and tried to pump these up or what, or perhaps someone was comparing them to other $35 earbuds, but compared to the Apple iPod standard buds, these are as poor as those that come with the Audible device sold for listening to voice. These are extremely poor for listening to music with deep base requirements. Save your money if you have the buds that come with the iPod, or perhaps check out a more expensive set of phones/earbuds.Brad in Houston
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 was truly one of the worst "Amps" that I have ever bought.I would have been very upset if it were not for the simple fact that I bought it with a gift certificate I recived at work, so in reality no money came out of my pocket for this "P.O.S.".Sound out of my stand-alone Home Theater Sub was just horrible, soft, and lacking in every manner possible. The amp only lasted about 8 months before it "blew" the capacitors inside, and I truly had no yearning to get this fixed under warranty to reuse (or resale).The best thing that happened to my Home Theater was that this amp burnt out, and was replaced.
I have buyers remorse-- I should have spent the extra money and bought a real digital photo display product. The aspect ratio is crazy, the pictures fuzzy and distorted. If having to resize and recrop your photos sounds like "easy to use" then you've got more time than I do! Net-net, don't buy it.
Modeled and promoted as a "sport" player for exercise use, with a "rugged" and rubberized look, I was looked into thinking this would stand up to the elements. I found out the truth this week when I got caught in the rain running with this on and had to run back 20 minutes in the rain. After about 10 minutes of light to moderate rain, the Rio stopped working. I'm not talking about dropping it in a bathtub or swimming with it, I'm talking rain drops bouncing off of it.When I got back inside, I could see water between the shell and the LCD screen. I immediately removed the battery and let it dry for several days and it appears that the rio will return to working OK now. Hope this lesson saves someone else potential headache.Rio's software to work with it is poor. It doesn't let you change the bitrate of songs from the computer to the Rio (to save space for more songs on the Rio). It's buggy: adding songs to a playlist results in wiping out the playlist and starting from scratch. And, unfortunately although the Rio is supported by Windows Media Player and Real Player, the support with each of them is also flawed in some way. I've read good reviews of yet another player (Red Chair?) that might work well with this but it isn't free and it doesn't seem right to have to pay even a small price just to get the Rio to work the way it should out of the box.
Purchased cable to connect a new Aiport Express to a Denon AV Receiver. The Toslink connector did not fit snugly into the Denon Toslink input port. Even with a poor fit it seem to work OK for a few days, then no more music. After repeated attempts to remove/insert both ends of the cable and reset all devices, still no music. So I reverted to my analog cable and threw this away.
The range is good only in wide open space.The PTT button broke the first day of use.
100% useless. Don't buy this unless your sure you have the exact ATI car this was designed for or you'll be SOL.
ARGH!Silly me for not reading the fine print. I sort of assumed that all CD players of this price range would be MP3 compatible. NOT! Why the heck anybody would make a CD player that isn't MP3 compatible in this day and age is beyond me.The sound quality and construction of this thing are pretty good, better than the Panasonic equivalent. Hence two stars instead of one. But the Panasonic plays MP3s!Have not been able to get much radio reception out of this thing. I do live in a pretty hilly area, and reception in general is pretty bad; however, my el cheapo clock radio does better than this CD player.Anyway, this thing is going back to Circuit City, pronto....
This product doesn't even deserve a star. I bought this for my Husband for Father's Day. I thought since it was a decent price before the sale I figured it would be okay to get something so cheap. WRONG!!!!!It broke completely within 3 days of use. I can't return it. I threw all the packaging away. My husband and I have two sons one has Autism. I didn't have a lot of money to spend because I stay at home to take care of and teach my son. My Husband is the most wonderful Dad. He didn't deserve that piece of junk. Even though the sale price was cheap it shouldn't have broke the third day he used it. It won't even turn on. It is completely broke. He is going to recertify for the Sheriffs academy so I wanted to get him something to get him motivated with his work out. How embarrassing for me and my boys that the present we got there dad broke like that.....I would suggest to buy a product that's well known and cost more; I would have if I could of afforded to. Please trust me this isn't worth 1 cent.
Well, I only say that I had this unit for about 2 mins before I tried to mount my camera and the release lever for the camera mount just broke off. Needless to say I'm sending it back. I can only say that the unit is very heavy. Too heavy for my lightweight monopod. It did feel like it was built like a tank though. Unfortunately, the materials are cheap. Will try something else.
After having a Sony Walkman for 6 years, I finally decided it was time for another. The Sony Walkman I had before has been through everything - it's been dropped, flipped over, shaken, travelled all over the country, and despite being completely abused and missing most of its external parts, it still plays beautifully. (It just looks ugly and the batteries fall out.) So, I decided to retire the 1998 Walkman and received this Psych for Christmas. Despite being a cool colour and having nice sound, after about 2 months the hold button broke. I should have returned it then since it was still under warranty, but I held onto it because I was out of the country. Soon after I got back (and after my 3-month warranty was up) the CD player stopped working completely. I think I might have accidently gently dropped and it fell a very short distance - a drop that should not have done any damage to any halfway decent electronic - but it immediately stopped working and has never played again. The display scrolls through the songs but the CD simply does not spin anymore. One time I got it to spin but it played only about 30 seconds of the first track of the cd before it quit. I've tried everything - changing the batteries, trying different discs, but nothing works. I had someone who is good w/ electronics check it out but they couldn't find anything wrong and suggested I try a lens cleaner. I almost bought one of those $10 lens cleaners but after reading the reviews on here it looks like I shouldn't even try. I don't know why Sony made this poor product. I vowed never to buy another Sony CD player, despite my positive experience with my 1998 Walkman, until today when I found another model at a reasonable price. Maybe I'll try that one. Just don't make the mistake of buying this model.
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!
REVIEW UPDATED 9/16/2009 TO BE MORE SPECIFIC AND MORE CHALLENGING.You might want to read the last paragraph of this review first and bookmark the website. I'm not going to say anything you can't find at Audioholics.Maybe I'm being a bit harsh giving these cables only two stars. There's really nothing wrong with them. If they cost somewhere between fifteen and forty dollars, more or less, I might buy them. If you have fallen deeply, head over heels in love with their bright green color with the wavy black stripes and/or you have money to burn and/or love the name Copperhead, maybe you should buy them. But if you want the best value for your money, don't buy these. Sure, they have everything a good cable needs: low capacitance and resistance, polyethylene (PE) or teflon dielectric (insulation between the conductors, as opposed to the bit on the outside that you can see), good shielding, good quality plugs that are well connected to the wires. But you can get all that for roughly fifteen to forty bucks for Tributaries Cable series 3 or 5, Cables to Go/Impact Acoustics SonicWave or Velocity, Berkin Pure A/V, Blue Jeans Cable LC-! or even from AudioQuest for sixty bucks. (That's Sidewinder, with a cool red and black zig zag pattern on the outer cover. I happily bought a pair for forty bucks, but they now cost sixty.)And to add insult to bank account injury, the department of hype and snake oil at AudioQuest is trying to con us. Check out the product description: "solid rather than stranded conductors", "electrical and magnetic interaction between strands...is the most common source of distortion". Distortion? What distortion? How much distortion? 1%? 0.001%? 0.00000000001%? A much smaller amount? Whether wire is solid or stranded makes no difference whatsoever at audio frequencies, there is no interaction between the strands and no distortion. They might as well tell you that there's powdered unicorn horn in the outer jacket to make the music sparkle in a bright bluish manner.Now look at the picture of the cable. See the little red and white arrows on the plugs? That's to tell you what direction the flying pigs are going. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. The arrows are supposed to tell you what direction the current is flowing, as from the dvd player to the preamplifier or receiver. Anyone who knows a little about electricity realizes that's total bs. The current that carries the audio signal is alternating current. That means it flows in one direction for a while, than the other direction. At audio frequencies, it repeats that anywhere from twenty to twenty thousand times a second. What good are directional cables if the current flows both directions? None. And how the heck do you make copper wire directional? You don't. Anytime you see arrows on an audio cable, some con artist is charging you money for snake oil. Hen's teeth. Horse feathers. BS. Wanna buy a bridge?Don't believe anything about music or audio equipment unless you can hear it for yourself? GOOD FOR YOU! Why not do a little experiment? Buy any of the twenty to forty dollar cables in paragraph two. Amazon sells the thirty dollar Cables to Go/Impact Acoustics Sonicwave. (Search Amazon electronics for Sonicwave rca audio cable.) Find a very disinterested friend that you can bribe to switch cables ten or twelve times without giving you any hint of what's plugged in now. Go to a Golden Eared Audio Boutique Shoppe and borrow (or buy with an iron clad money back guarantee if you don't like it) a pair of AudioQuest Copperhead cables. If you have very high quality headphones, and a very high quality headphone amplifier or preamplifier with a built-in headphone amplifier like Adcom, that's perfect. If not, pick a time when there's no outside noise to distract you from the sound of your speakers. Put some of your favorite, most familiar music on the dvd player. Be sure to TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE THE CABLES ARE SWITCHED. Don't touch the volume control. Even a tiny change in volume is a lot more obvious than a change of cables. Have your friend try to trick you a few times by unplugging a cable then plugging the same one back in. Keep your eyes tightly closed if you can see the cables. Or wear a blindfold. Tell your friend which cable you're listening to after each switch or pretend switch. If you only get it right one or two times more than you get it wrong, you're guessing. If you get it right almost every time, you can hear a difference between the cables. Try it. You're not AFRAID that you won't hear a difference, are you? :-)Want some genuine, objective, scientific information on audio interconnects and cables that is supported by subjective listening tests? Go to Audioholics dot com. Put your mouse cursor on AV University, near the top. Click on Cables and Interconnects. When you've read any of the featured articles that seem interesting, go to the bottom of the page and click on View All Articles in Cables and Interconnects. Don't miss the ones called The Truth About Interconnects and Cables (a loooooong article), and also Top Ten Signs an Audio Cable Vendor is Selling You Snake Oil (see #9?). Try some of the cables/interconnects used in the Audioholics recommended systems, under What to Buy (next to AV University).
I use a variety of notebooks. The iBook I owned had a very flimsy LCD screen. You can see this if you press on the case on the other side of the screen: the slightest pressure immediately distorts the screen. I don't see this effect on the Lenovo or Dell notebooks I use.Not surprisingly, the iBook screen was damaged (hairline "cracks" in the LCD screen) in less than 6 months. I don't know how this came about but I know the case was intact so I didn't drop the machine or drop anything heavy on the case.I purchased the Macintosh with a three year "AppleCare" warranty (at a very steep cost). Despite this, all Apple would offer me as a repair option was to replace the screen for $800. The new iBook was about $900.So, caveat emptor. The recent Wall Street Journal article on fragile iPod screens prompted me to write this. Seems that Apple continues to prefer style over substance.
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.
I used this product once and only once...I had a minimally scratched DVD and when I used the Skip Dr. to fix it...it made it much, much worse. I followed the directions perfectly, but the resurfacing wheel, on the first try, left an unremovable film and hundreds of marks of the DVD surface...needless to say it is ruined...I would never, ever buy another product from this company again!
I have a Latitude D600 and right when I popped this battery in, I only had 2.5 hours of battery life. I figured a brand new battery would have more power life then the one I had to replace...I have to dim my screen down to practically nothing to get more juice out of it.I'm very disappointed...
WARNING - WILL NOT CHARGE THE NEW IPOD TOUCH.Beyond that, lots of scratchy noise and static, regardless of the station setting.
I am using this drive on a Windows system. Even though the product is called a gigabit ethernet network drive, it has the slowest transfer rate imaginable.On Retrospect duplicates, the drive continues to register a time-stamp difference error for most files when comparing the duplicate. That means each time Retrospect runs, it must reduplicate all of the existing files. Installing updated firmware did not resolve the problems.Noise was not that loud for me.Sorry I bought this drive.
I actually had to call up the maker of this product for assistant. The first rep was not willing to help so I called back and got another rep to help. Then I had to return the item because my modem and my cordless phones were interfering with the signal. The rep said it is often the case with this item. So it was a no brainer. The phone and modem stayes and the procuct was sent back.
Latest firmware upgrade can cause the internal HD to continue running after shut down, which of course runs the battery dead.User interface is slow at best, coverflow is almost unusable.It never ceases to amaze me what Apple gets away with yet is still loved by everyone.Update: if you do NOT use Coverflow to select an album for playback, the battery draining bug will not occur.
Was considering buying the Sony DSC 838 but decided on the Canon after a couple of weeks with the Canon I wish I would have stuck with the Sony. I have a Sony DSC f-707V and it produces very sharp pictures with nice contrast from the Zeiss lens on it. The lens on the canon cannot produce a photo that comes near the quality of the Sony. I have not found a lens at a reasonable price to replace it as of yet perhaps a better quality lens will improve the image I've been getting. I'm glad I didn't sell the Sony I have.
Easy to use but extremely poor resolution. The money was wasted and I did expect better from Polaroid as I'd just read a review of their up and coming back to the market place in the Wall Street Journal-- maybe with their instant film cameras but not with this junk.
I had to throw these ink cartridges away, the quality of the print was terrible, I was printing my resume and it was not legible. I thought it was my printer but I decided to go to Office Depot and buy HP ink cartridges and try those before I bought a new printer. I am so glad I did because once I put the HP ink cartridge in everything was fine. I would not waste my money on these ink cartridges again, they are half the price but do not work.
If you are considering the purchase of a Cyberhome CH-DVR 1500 recorder, caveat emptor, " let the buyer beware." Great price, great features, poor product. The bottom line is that you get what you pay for. We have had this unit in operation for no less than 5 months. We recently encountered a problem with the tray not ejecting. Despite going through the manual and trying literally everything in the book, the tray would not budge. The display lights up "open", but the tray does nothing.Now, if you attempt to contact Cyberhome's support. forget it. You will get a message that they are unable to contact you within 24 hours. However, they do not tell you exactly when they will get back to you. Don't hold your breath. I have been waiting over two weeks, with no response.There is no contact number for support. If it breaks, you might as well forget it. You have lost your money.A DVD recorder may have a great price and tons of features, but if it has a life expectancy of less than 6 months, why bother? This product is a piece of junk, and has no right to be in stores such a Wal-Mart or Best Buy. Indeed, I visited a Wal-Mart store last night, and every CH-DVR 1500 had been repackaged, indicating returns of the unit.I have pretty much resigned myself that I have lost my money on this unit for 5 months operation. I will now research for reliability, and be sure that I purchase a service contract for my next purchase.
The pros.Keyboard layout is nice with media buttons on top.F keys works on bootup so entering bios is no problem.Built in track ball and mouse buttons is a plus.I like the scroll wheel.The keyboard does not fingerprint easy.The cons.Everything that I type has to be checked for untyped keys. If the key is pressed too hard I get multiple of the same key.The dull black ball gets shiny quick from finger oil. After a hour of use the mouse cursor does not want to move because the laser no longer sees the movement of the ball. Its like driving in the snow with bald tires. To fix this the trackball has to be cleaned all the time. My red Logitech track ball never gave me this problem.The trackball is not removable! Dust gets on the trackball laser and causes the mouse cursor to jitter and move across the screen by itself. To try and use the ball while it has the jitters is a nightmare! To fix this the keyboard has to be taken apart and the laser has to be cleaned.Keyboard starts to feel heavy after a few hours use.If they would replace the trackball with a removable textured ball, fix the key typing problem, and make it a little lighter this would be a good htpc keyboard. To use this keyboard is very frustrating.I just bought a Logitech mini as a replacement and so far I am happy with it.
BEWARE of the fine prints for Kworld rebates. You cannot use the email as a receipt and their reply email said, "invalid and you cannot resubmit!!!" Do a google search for "Kworld and rebates" and you will see how this company works w/ not honoring rebates. TERRIBLESo don't let them fool you w/ any rebates!!!
This product caught my attention because the new E2 needs 2 gadgets to charge and sync, while this does both in one. However, the connection is iffy (need to jiggle the wire to get it to connect correctly), and it shorted out my computer twice. I hope someone invents one that is dependable.
I bought this router to work with my cable internet. The router kept on making my Sony Vaio laptop crash again and again. THe customer service is bad, I mean really bad, they had no clue and asked me to return the router. Unfortunately Amazon.com charged me a restocking fee, so overall a very bad experience. Try Linksys, works really well for me now.
With Netgear Prosafe VPN Firewall 8 FVS318 I get about 6 Mb/s download, using my computers firewall I get about 17 Mb/s download. Using ShieldsUP! as a test both pass. The FVS318 is only 10/100 that may be the problem or it may just be slow. I'm not going to use the FVS318.
If you want a good router that is easy to configure, this is a good purchase. If you are looking for a VPN router, by a SonicWall. I wish I had.I have 5 yrs exp as a intermidate network tech and 11 yrs as a software engineer. I've used a SonicWall before on a 10 server LAN while I was an employee, but wanted to save money for my new company when setting up a VPN for my home-to-office use. I have 2 of this model and I have never got the VPN to work. Called support, they couldn't get it to work, even though I gave them full remote control of both of my Netgear units! Then I knew it was not my fault...The saying "you get what you pay for" applies here. Some people with more time and experience may be able to get it to work, but if you're anything like me (a consultant), time is not cheap and I didn't have a few days to spend on it (even though I spent a week on it).
I agree with most of the comments in the 4 star reviews. I bought this antenna for a new HDTV for the bedroom. It replaced a Phillips antenna that was just a piece of junk! It needed constant readjusting and in adjusting it one of the vanes broke (very flimsy). The RCA does need readjusting at times but not nearly as often but, more importantly, it brings in TWICE as many channels as the Phillips - all the channels I want except one.UPDATE OF ORIGINAL REVIEW:I've been using this antenna for 10 months and it worked pretty well. It didn't pull in a few channels that I thought it should have. It would work fine on all the channels it DID receive with no adjustments for a while and then, one day, I'd have to move it around to pick up a certain station. One day, for no obvious reason, one of the poles broke in half. Now, after 10 months, the amplification doesn't work, hence I no longer receive most channels. I an wiggle the wire around in the connectionand the blue light will come on for a second so that's where the problem seems to be - in the connection. I think this antenna should have lasted longer than 10 months (less than that if you count when the pole broke off), therefore, I CAN NO LONGER RECOMMEND THIS ANTENNA TO ANYONE.
This is the type of product where you either get lucky and it works correctly, or you don't an it's completely useless. Mine was junk.
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.
We bought this mike largely on the basis of the good reviews it got -- just plug it in and it works, they said. Nope. Maybe our one was made last thing on a Friday, because after calls to Logitech's help line and a visit from a local computer specialist the darned thing still wouldn't work. At least Amazon took it back without a quibble. OK, statistically (going by the reviews) it's a good mike, but of course statistics don't apply to the individual item, and I guess we just got a bad one.
My order from smart_parts_usa did not include the 3-prong power cord. So ask questions to your vender first. This was not a problem for me as I just popped on my old cord. So I saved some money and it was good for the environment. But your needs may be different. The engineering problem with these adapters is metal fatigue on the thinner DC wire (the one that attaches to the computer). Mine lasted 4 months: became a small sparkler when the wires shorted out. I'm going to wrap some white electrical tape on my next one to prevent excessive movement. Also FYI...keep the AC converter itself in the open. If it is covered by blankets, it can become extraordinary hot and potential fire hazard.
SimpleTech is not winning points for well designed hardware. This is the 2nd (and last product) I will be buying from them. Although they stand behind their products and have good warrenty support, the best support is when you NEVER need it.I'm on my 2nd warranty replacement drive in one year. The first drive actually held up for about 8 months, and then crashed. The first replacement lasted about 2 weeks. The 2nd replacement started to fail in about a month, but I found that reformatting the drive to NTFS from FAT32 seems to have made it work better.UPDATE - I've had this drive for a year. In that time it has been replaced under warranty twice. Now the drive is failing again.
I received my TV (Panasonci TC-32LX70 32") 10 days ago. Since then, I am busy contacting Panasonic support, technicians and other personnel in an attempt to find out why my TV won't scan more than few channels off the cable connection (out of about 100 available).I tried to go through the channel scan a number of times (devoting almost one hour for each attempt)- to no avail. Still same few channels.After spending an hour or so trying to communicate this problem to Panasonic technical support, a technician came, but could not make the tv work.Could anyone reading this review advice me about what I can do?In the meantime my recommendation to those contemplating buying this TV is DO NOT BUY IT unless you are ready to use it only with a cable box ($6-$8 a month).
This battery did not work with the Nikon D90. I wish I hadn't been so cheap and bought the Nikon battery.
Amazon sent us this brand new TV and it HAS NO SOUND. When we called Amazon and asked for them to replace it as soon as possible, they informed us that they do not take returns of large televisions - even when they send the customer a defective one. Now we will have to deal with repair, etc of a BRAND NEW TV. I'd suggest you buy a large purchase like this from a more reputable dealer that stands by its products. When you pay this much money for something, I think the seller should make sure you GET ONE THAT WORKS! Amazon has been a nightmare to deal with - if you want to be sure you are getting what you pay for, buy your large purchases elsewhere.
Printer was broken in shipment. Seller filed a claim and was reimbursed. He returned my money in total within 2 weeks. Herb in Oregon
The card works ok, however I only have one card so I do not have a benchmark to compare its speed. The part I have a problem with is X-didital did not honor its rebate. I will never purchase another card from them.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas. She loved it -- until it died two weeks later. The screen went blank. It couldn't be shut off, nor could any menu choices be made. The hard drive could be heard whirring inside, until the battery ran down. Recharging didn't help. A difficult-to-understand customer service rep had me go through a series of tests and finally determined that it was, indeed, dead. We returned it in a pre-paid shipping box and received a different one a month later. That one also lasted about two weeks before it started showing the same blank screen symptom. If this keeps up we'll go through about eight of these before the warranty is up.
I could not get this product to work through a wood floor with carpet that was between the transmitter and receiver.I returned the unit for full credit which was issued in a timely manner.
I bought this machine for a small office and am not able to:* Scan documents (not able to save scanned files on network computers)* Copy correctly from A4 to A4 (prints in landscape instead of portrait)Faxing works sporadically, printing over wifi has long delay.In addition, the screen that lets you configure the options isn't back-lit so you can't easily see and understand what to configure.So far 2 computer engineers spent a total of 5 hours trying to get it to work and failed.I regret buying this printer and recommend you try other vendors / models.
I bought this camera on the promise that it "blew away" all other 4 megapixel cameras on the market in its price range. That statement couldn't be farther from the truth. The features are nice and easy to learn and use. However, the truth is most 3 megapixel cameras out there will provide better image quality than this camera. Every image is dark, cold (blue), and flat (no contrast.) I've tinkered with all the settings and nothing seems to improve the EXTREMELY POOR image quality. The flash seems to make things worse. Spend your money elsewhere!
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.
This is a huge waste of money, and I did not even think that they still sold this product. I bought this about a year ago since I trusted Creative, but I guess I shouldn't have. First of all I would like to say I received 150 cds as a gift from different people all of the same brand. They would work fine on a friends burner but this burner said it did not even recognize that there was a cd in the burner...The only type of cd that would work was fujifilm. Now it does this for every cd and will not recognize ANY type of cd (blank, cds I made, nor software or music cds). It just makes this high pitch whistle. I am very disappointed
Decent sound, small and convenient to travel but it doesn't charge your iPod while playing. Overall it's not worth it if you ask me. Spend a few extra a get one that charges
What should I say ? I'm fully dissapointed with this product. It was a big mistake to buy it.Where should I start from ?- It's metal body is so tight that Western Digital disks won't fit in ! You have to hit them with a hammer !- Heat sinking is terrible with no ventilation !- Poor performance - SSSSLLLOOOOWWWWW data transfer rates...- Security is so silly - no users - only 1 password...- Reliability is very poor - sometimes it works - sometimes doesn't- Cannot define an IP address - must have DHCP service running on your network...- Storage management software = proprietary netgear...I suggest you stay away from this product (I was not wise enough to read the amazon customer reviews...)
I am on the phone with Buffalo right now. If a Buffalo device is out of warrantee, it is a boat anchor. They give lifetime support, but will not sell you any parts. If your hard drive controller fails you can not buy a replacement. Buffalo says you are on your own good luck? Call Buffalo at 800-456-9799 to confirm. I still can not believe when the unit fails, with good drives, you lose your data or need to learn Unix/Linux and figure out how the data is stored. What's the point of buying it in the first place? Great support, but no option to BUY replacement parts. What good is support if you can not order and pay for the parts needed to fix it.
I bought this monitor because we have a two story house and wanted to be able to stop having to go up and down the stairs searching for the receiver. What a mistake! A person moving around the room causes static noise and bad reception. The red light that's supposed to indicate sound is on the whole time while the air conditioning is on, which is all the time in Phoenix. I get constant interference and static and got NONE with the Fisher Price one. I'm tossing this one and taking my Fisher Price one back out.
Due to a snafu between the vendor and Amazon, I have yet to receive my product. As soon as I get it, I'll revise my review.
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.
Canon inks work best with Canon printers, just don't buy from ANT online. There shippiung charges are over the top. Amazon should ban them from their partners program.
this radio worked for about a month, until it was time to change the time for daylight savings. the "clock set" button malfunctioned, and since i paid cash for the radio and had no receipt, i called sony directly for help. can you imagine my shock when they said it would be $103 to REPAIR it? are they out of their minds? it's only a $40 item! can you say NEVER AGAIN???
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.
I purchased a WAP and 2 usb adapters a year ago. It worked fine for windows 98 but on windows xp it has given me nothing but trouble. I updated the drivers and firmware on the wusb11 and have been rewarded with a non-reliable connection. I am waiting for the price to drop on 802.11a cards and wap to replace these...
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
It is not working, i've tried changing the batteries but nothing, zippo. Made in China.
I had one problem with this enclosure. The screws that hold the hard drive in are hard to drive in all the way because the holes are not tapped. I managed to get one in and I just left the other screw out. It holds together fine with one screw.
I should have paid more attention to the notes already posted on a defective lens cap sensor. The unit I received did not work out of the box. This could be a great camera (the size and price are right), but I never had the chance to find out because the "Lens Cap On" warning came on - whether the cap was on or not. I'm not taking a chance on buying another one of these.
I purchased these earphones 4 months ago. They were working well and I was happy. Then a couple of weeks ago I noticed the coating on the wires was disintegrating. My husband put electrical tape over the bare wires but the coating is continuing to disintegrate below the repair. The warranty from Sony is 90 days so I am out of luck. Don't purchase these earphones! Something is defective in the coating of the wires.
The installation guidelines were very poorly written and I had to purchase a longer internal IDE connection to connect to the motherboard. Even though I have a good knowledge of computers I found the installation to be quite difficult. Since then, I have been able to copy disks but not get the CDRW function to work (the drive/software will not format the CDRW disks).The drive contains no phone numbers (not even one for paid support) or email address for any hardware support (and after much websearching I have not found any offered by the manufacturer... The bundled NERO software offers basic online support, but this has not resolved the problem (there are also no software manuals at all). Hence, after two days of searching for help, I still do not know if this problem is a hardware or software error. So, based on my experience I think that you will be better off spending more on a player from a reputable manufacturer that offers tech support.
Why did I buy this one? I have a 40GB iPodphoto and it got full. I have 9954 songs in it. I could not add any more since a few months ago and I would like to have more capacity.As many reviewers commented, the system does not respond smoothly. It looks something similar to what happens to your old PC running latest resource hungry software. I suspect this is due to not-enough hardware resource such as logic processer, memory or system design itself, or otherwise resource consuming software. I think Apple should have used more powerful hardware to adjust its capability and to bring better balance to its system. That might increase power consumption and heat and size of the iPod but anyone will get more and more irritated gradually if he/she sees slow interface everytime he/she uses it. Every little makes a mickle.Its UI design almost remains the same and looks OK but what matters most is the user experience. Unlike PC, you cannot increase memory to boost the performance of iPod. Only Apple can do it. But their profit margin is expanding. I feel there is something wrong here.Otherwise, software UI looks almost the same as the previous version. I basically like it but sometimes feel that it would be nicer if I could change the sequence of the recent added songs and purchased ones, as the songs in the added albums are shown and played in a reverse order.Bottom line - no rush to buy expecpt you need more capacity. Hope Apple will update the software to solve this problem. - may be just a wishful thinking -Two stars.
Pretty disappointed here. The company didn't send the adapter, so I had to ask for it and wait for it to arrive (1 week or so?)on top of the already ridiculous wait time for the card itself. Also, the memory card already had someone else's files on it! Unbelievable!
I purchased this remote / receiver combo yesterday at the Apple store. I really wanted to be able to control my iPod from another room, the deck, etc. I use my iPod mainly as a jukebox on my home stereo, and have speakers in rooms other than the one where the system is.The AirClick system sounded like a good idea. The advertising boasts "control your iPod from any room in the house!". Since it uses RF (instead of Infrared (line of sight)) control, it theoretically work through walls, cabinets, etc.Well, the unit does work pretty well if you're in the same room as the ipod / receiver. However, just 15' away in the next room, nothing. It just didn't work.Needless to say, I returned it.I do give it 2 stars, however, because it would probably be useful in the car or in an apartment / dorm room (somewhere small).
Upon receipt of TV plugged it in and got good audio but no video. Called Philips technical support, they tried but could not help. They told me that that was all they could do and the TV was "out of warranty". I returned the TV to Amazon for a refund (with no hassle). The net result of this experience was disappointment and the decision to purchase a TV retail and under warranty.
It's a cheap version of the real Apple armband. It looks cheap and feels cheap. I returned mine.
I bought a brown 30gb last Thanksgiving but didn't get it until chistmas, i've completelly loved it the sound is great, its easy to work with etc, and after just 4 months of use i've turned it on and the inside screen was cracked!!! my first reactin was that maybe i hit it with something and didn't notice, but there were no scatch on the outside shell then i started looking for replacement or warranty and it turns out that there's a bunch of people with my same problem caused by the batery which is located right behind the screen and if overheated, get expanded and causes the crash of the internal screen, the worse part is that microsoft is refusing to accept its responsibility and giving the warranty since, as they've stated they haven't established yet if its a manufacturing fault, however,my zune does get really hot, which shouldn't happend and currently i'm living i france which leaves me no solution.Replacement cost arround $40 plus shipment, but th question here ishow long will this screen last? and more important when will MS assume its responsibility in this matter? there are already a couple of lawsuits being put together due to this matter so if you want to risk your money go ahead... i only paid $80 for it the question is are you willing to risk $200As i said befre is a wonderfull product...with a mayor fault.
I bought a TIVO before Christmas. I spent about 2 hour with customer support (95% time was on hold). Finally, set up was done and I could enjoy advertising free TV. But, no more than two weeks, I realized TIVO has the following 5 dark sides.1. Poor customer support, slow, poor training, and providing inconsistent information2. Series 2 will become a "Dead Box" (I'm borrowing TIVO customer rep's word) after the trial period, if you don't want to pay $12.95 per month to subscribe TIVO services. Actually, you can get better service from Comcast for $9 per month.3. TIVO has no stand-by feature. The hard drive and fan constantly running which makes noise and costs more energy. The noise is not very loud, but it does bother me during the quiet period in a movie. I don't know how much it will cost me for for keeping fan and hard drive running in a whole year. The Stand-by is a matured, more than 30-year-old, technology. It has been used in almost all electronic today, even in low quality cheap products. I don't understand why TIVO does not implement stand-by. Dirty quick, low quality products and poor services could be TIVO's approach.4. If you don't have a phone jack near your TV, you'll have hard time to connect TIVO to your phone line.5. can't record for 40 hours.
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.
This was a good power supply while it was working. It was working fine for 9 months and all of a sudden it was dead.
I received this with a set of radios. For the first day or two it worked great. On the second trip it died. I have not contacted the vendor yet. The service I received from the seller was spot on and I have no issues with the seller, just the speaker/mic.
The track wheel is initially nonrespondent, then skips, then is nonrespondent, then skips . . . Tried all sorts of fixes. Technical support line is always busy, live on-line support page doesn't load, 2 weeks without reply to e-mail to tech support. Makes me wonder if there are laws against false claims of tech support being available.
My HP printer would not recognize the cartridge as a genuine product and terefore would not print. I replaced it with an HP #92 cartridge and it worked fine. Beware.
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......
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.
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..
The printer worked well for a short time. After the toner was empty, I tried using a guaranteed remanufactured toner refill. It didn't work very well, so I tried another guaranteed toner refill (I refused to pay more for a toner cartridge than the printer cost). The second toner smeared everywhere and didn't print. A new Konica-Minolta cartridge didn't fix the problem, and Konica Minolta refused to service the unit even though it was under warranty.Save your money.
Hi, I came back to change my five star hands down love of this pack as it is now with the almost lost of yet another 580 flash and my L-series lenses falling to the floor in one big boom that I warn all purchasers this back pack is the best until you want to put in a Canon SLR like the 20D, the 580 flash attachment, two extra camera batteries and only one of your two L-series lenses in addition. The pack made for less expensive and therefore lighter lenses even when one lSeries only ounces. The zipper under the weight either totally or partially opens up so despite checking it for complete closure when you stand up with the pack from the floor it can open ever so slightly and leave something very valuable behind. Only for the lighter lens!!!!!!!
After reading all of the positive reviews my husband and I registered for this monitor and did receive it as a shower gift, we liked the 2 receivers and the nightlight not to mention what seemed to be a good value with regard to price. WRONG!!! When we first set up the monitor a few weeks before our son was born it seemed to work fine, so we threw the box away. If you get this monitor save the box, you will be glad you did!!! The first few days that our son was home the monitor seemed to work fine. THere was a lot of static if you turned the volume up to high, it could only be turned up about half. BUt as the days go by the monitor produces more and more static. We also have tried all of the trouble shooting advice in the instructions to no avail. NEw batteries, different position, different channel, plugged in, nothing changes the awful static or high pitched squeling noises that come from the receivers. Our son is two weeks old and today we are going to buy a new monitor. ONe of the receivers does not even work at all now. Day by day the monitor made more static and worked less and less, the last day we used it, it sounded like our baby was 50 feet from the monitor you could barely hear him crying when he woke. We basically have an expensive night light, which is really dissapointing.
This cable does NOT come with PC Sync software, that's an out and out lie, it comes with Microsoft Easy Transfer, a free program that doesn't work. Don't expect any help from Microsoft or Belkin either.
I just bought this camcorder, thinking I got a really good deal for it. I took it home and wanted to try it out. Like the previous review said, "it does not shoot well indoors". Well, that is true! I took a few pictures indoors with the lights on (it was nighttime) and when I downloaded it to my computer, I saw that the pictures were very poor. It was fairly well-lit indoors, yet the pictures were very dark. The LCD display is very poor as well. When moving the camera, the image was very hazy and the resolution seemed poor. It also says that you can shoot at night. I tried taking a picture of my daughter in a dim room and even when I set it on "Twilight" the picture was very dark. The retail price for this model was ... and I got it at an even lower price because it was an open box model (sales person said there were no mechanical defects and there were only minor cosmetic flaws). It was not even worth that lower price. I will be returning it tomorrow. I advise anyone looking to shoot anything indoors, not to purchase this camcorder. I will be looking at other manufacturers.
We burn and use VCDs (Video Compact Discs) at work and we purchased one of these machines to play music CDs, in-house VCDs, and both in-house and commercial DVDs. The documentation claims that the player supports all of these and CD/RW. Not true. The machine will indeed play all of the above, it just doesn't do it very well. Commercial DVDs seem to work just fine as do music CDs, but this player is lousy at playing VCDs. The picture is very poor, much poorer than on any other desktop player that I have tried, and the audio is completely out-of-sync on VCDs. I couldn't believe that a Sony machine could be such a disaster, so we sent the machine back for a replacement. I had to assume that the first machine was faulty. Not so. The second player is just as bad as the first. This is a very poorly designed player, at least for video compact disks. We have not tried the player with our own DVDs and now that I think about it, we have not tried it with in-house music CDs. I would recommend caution with this player.
Received this unit on time. Was excited to use it, but I can't make it work with my Nikon 5100. This is the device recommended by nikon to use. There was no directions with the remote or in the camera manual on how to operate this unit. I looked at several books and nothing about how to use the remote. So I give it an overall rating of 2 stars.
I purchased this LCD because it was the best fit for the space I had to install. Unfortunately, it isn't very good. Here are a few details that might help you decide if it will work for you.Specs:-13-inch diagonal 4:3 screen-Claims 1024x768 resolution, more like 400x300 - hard to read text on dvd menus or in video games-Two dome lights on unit are on manual switch, no connection for door activation-Claims 2 A/V inputs, but actually has one A/V input (composite) and one video only, no audio, also composite.-Claims 65-70 degree viewing angle.-IR wireless audio output - I have tested this as working with SSL SHP Headphones and it works, however isn't overly loud. Not sure that if that is the screen or the headphones though.Other notes:-Plastics feel cheap and poorly finished, however, at this price they are about what I expected.-Screws to mount unit to mounting plate are very short. Mounting plate either needs to be on finished side of headliner, or you need to purchase longer 4mm x .70 screws with a very small head.-Power leads are about 3' long, video inputs are about 20" long so plan on buying necessary cabling to extend these.-Remote works, but really isn't necessary since you only have power and image adjustments. Also, battery compartment is touchy. Had to whack it a couple times to get it to seat right.-There is no speaker on this unit, be sure to plan on wiring your stereo or using wireless IR headphonesNow for the serious complaints.I installed this in a full sized SUV. It is installed between the front row seats so that 2nd row and 3rd row passengers may enjoy it. Unfortunately, only about one person at a time can watch it and that's only if there is little glare, IE: dark outside.-Viewing angle is terrible. Going with their specs, I should be able to sit at a 32.5 degree angle off perpendicular to the screen and have a relatively good image. That isn't the case. Get 10-15 degrees off being perfectly in front of it and it gets noticeably worse. Get 40 degrees and it's black, you can't see anything.-Overall brightness of the image is terrible. If you have any movies with dark scenes in them, you can't watch them during the day and even bright scenes in movies are hard to see.-Yes, you can adjust brightness, contrast, hue and saturation, but not enough. When you crank the brightness and contrast up, you make it so you can sort of use it during the day, but not anywhere near what a laptop screen from 2001 can display. Those adjustments also tend to make text even harder to read and fine details in the image get blown out. The real solution is Legacy should have used a 3x brighter backlight.-The screen only flips down to about a 90 degree angle, so if you have any short 2nd-row passengers, due to the poor viewing angle, they can't see the image.-The screen rotates as well and actually can do about 270 degrees side to side, however their adjustment is a little off, so it rotates towards the driver until it is almost facing forward and rotates to the passenger not quite 90 degrees.-Legacy has no web presence, or helpline really. You're on your own if you buy this.Okay, now some Pros:-Cheap-Relatively lightweight-Good size-Easy to operate.Summary:If you want a big, cheap LCD that you can only enjoy watching while sitting directly in front of it in the dark, then this is the model for you. Otherwise, maybe there is a reason Alpine / Clarion / etc charge $600-$700 for their units.
In the Features section of your product description it states that this product is compatible with CLI&Eacute; PEG-NR, T, SL, and SJ series handhelds. I ordered the product because of this one statement. Upon receipt, in the Operating Instructions from the package it says, "This USB HotSync Cable cannot be used with PEG-N or PEG-S series." Now I am out $30 and I still cannot HotSync my PEG-SJ series handheld. Get your information correct!
I would highly recommend avoiding this item. I read these reviews, and I considered myself technically savvy enough to figure out any problems I encountered with this product. Right out of the box, half of the ports consistently didn't work. I tried using the ones that did, and every few minutes the hub would disconnect and reconnect, causing my two external drives to reconnect as well- if I had been writing data to them, it could have been very bad... So I played around with safe devices for a while and didn't have any successful attempts to get the hub working.Long story short: don't be dumb like me and ignore the bad reviews- if you get stuck with a lemon, it's essentially worthless. Unless you like returning things.(Two stars because if it had worked, the small size and amount of ports is a big plus.)
The device does not keep tracks in proper order. A new AAA battery will be drained when uploading music. A new AAA battery will be drained when left in the product overnight, in the off position.Horrible costumer service. Just an email address, no phone contact. Looks like a shop out of someones NYC apartment.Waste of money!
I bought a Dell Inspirion for my son who's in college. They spen all their $$ on ads and hype their customer service is the WORST buy from a company whose CSR's speak english and are polite
I thought it was a little too expensive,especially since i can get the same thing at wal-mart $6 cheaper.
I give two star because the product itself is good. Otherwise, I will give one. What I am complaining here is their bad customer service. I purchased one ClearTouch for my Panasonic DMC-TZ5 years ago and it works fine. I purchased another one for my Pentax K-x last month, but I have no luck this time. The product description says it is for Pentax K-x. Unfortunately, the item I received is too large for the screen. I sent them an email clearly telling them that the size is too large. To be accurate, I gave them both the size of the screen and the size of the ClearTouch in the email. Then I got a response email after FOUR days telling me that "If the ClearTouch is smaller than your screen, then..... If the ClearTouch is larger than your screen, then....". You can see that the response is a general email for everybody who got a wrong-sized product. Then I replied immediately telling them again that the size is TOO LARGE. I also attached a photo to the email shows how the product doesn't fit on the screen. After SIX days, I got a response with a RMA number and asked me to mail the product back for a full refund. I answered right away and told them I am not asking for a refund, I am asking for an exchange. Unfortunately, another FIVE days passed and I am still waiting. Now I doubt if they have the ClearTouch specifically for Pentax K-x. If not, why they say so?The most frustrate thing is that they don't give you a phone number for customer service. There is no any phone number either on their website or in their response emails. The only way you can reach them is by emails. If they don't answer your email, then you have nothing to do except waiting!
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.
This particular warranty coverage is unecessary as my Logitech wireless desktop carries a 5 Year plan! Why would anyone buy the added years on here!!
I was trying to see if I could light some $100 bills on fire. But I decided this is a faster way to shed my wealth. This printer will drink more ink than your SUV guzzles gas. This is the hummer of printers! Oooh, but what a ride!!
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 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.
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 does in fact allow you to run ethernet over your home wiring. What they fail to tell you is:It doesn't work reliably with DHCP provided by their own linksys hub.It doesn't work through all the plugs in your house, even if your wiring is only a few years old.Once you get it working, it stops working after about six months when one of the little boxes becomes unable to see the other one, though the inverse isn't true.All in all, a shoddy product with shoddy software from a company I used to respect.(Later addendum: after sending the boxes back to linksys, I have two working ones again. Still, they shouldn't have broken in the first place, and still have all the other problems.)
I've purchased fax cartridges locally, and all of them had a piece of plastic that held the roll of carbon in the cartridge, but not this one!This meant that when I took it out of the box, the main roll fell onto the floor, unspooled, rolled across the floor (gathering dog hair) and was all crinkled and tangled. Seriously?I gave up trying to roll it back onto the spool and opened up the other (I had purchased 2 of them), carefully took it out of the box, juggled it around and finally got it into the fax machine with little crinkling, and manually tightened it up. Since then, it's jammed about a bazillion times, rolled up on itself, and generally is the biggest pain in the you know what.I will be shopping for a new fax machine at the beginning of the new year and will go with an ink jet fax rather one that takes carbon paper.
Let me start of by saying I am an experienced boater who has use tons of different VHS radios. This one has to be the worst. I was on my boat, riding around in the keys, when my boat conked out. I felt no need to flag down another boat and spent. 5 minutes trying to start it. Soon, I realized my engine was on fire . As I prepared to abandon ship, I grabbed my iPhone Ina lifeproof case and this VHS radio. I turned on the VHf tochannel 16, and made 5 mayday calls. I tried repeatedly with no success. Eventually I had to use my phone to call the coastguard. So basically the one single time that I will most likely ever have to use a VHF, this one failed me. I will never use this radio again.
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.
The product is misrepresented in the picture. It is shown as one stick of RAM. This CLEARLY implies it is a single 4GB memory module. What were shipped were two 2GB modules. What's more, the Technical Detail for the item say: "Item Package Quantity: 1". Further implying the package will contain only 1 module. I had done a considerable bit of online shopping for this and everywhere else that listed 4GB as 2x2GB indicated such but not so here. Very disappointing. On the positive side, PC Universe was cooperative regarding the return. It remains to be seen whether or not they charge me a restocking fee for opening one of the containers. The customer service rep. gave no indication of that. The outer package label was so large that I could not determine if the inner contents matched what the label said. Therefore, I had to open the package to be sure. Finally, it is also worth noting that this is supposed to be PC2-3200 memory, which matches the outer package label. The label on the memory itself says PC2-5300, though I suppose that is a bonus if 2x2GB is what you want.
i purchased my 32" HDTV frm best buy and got the Sony Suround sys. from amazon, then came the time to select which HDMI cable should i get? needless to say i got one of the cheap ones and save like $30 (when i spent about $1000 on getting my home theater together including the tv) and the quality was bad, some times altogether there was no pic, imagine the frustration when u waited so long for something and spent so much and a in the end it did not work properly, then i just went and got the expensive HDMI cables ($50+) and the same home theatre equipment worked like a charm! Lesson learned!Its not worth saving 30 bucks when u have already spend a grand!
Not only does D-Link make cheap generic imitations of real network products, but now this. Worst of all they are still in business. The earphones are extremely uncomfortable and it chewed up a 5 dollar pack of Duracell Ultras in less than 1.5 hours and it skips! Welp, you get what you pay for! Thank goodness for my Sony MZR-90 Minidisc with 35 hours of playback and sounds better too!
I inherited one of these by finding it in an office I took over. I found some instructions via Google about how to crack it, however I found that rotating each tumbler in turn until a noticeable slip was felt gave me an open lock at the first attempt. I am NOT an expert at picking locks. Now, this may be an older version (it matches the second picture), but I think the only thing I am going to use it for now is party tricks...
I think it's safe to say this is just horrible wire. I hooked up everything just fine to my Pioneer headunit in my 02 Celica. Two days later, the power wire just stopped working. There was not damage to the exterior of the wire, just stopped working. I suggest you spend a few extra bucks to get a nicer package.
Don't be fooled and save yourself a week waiting until you are informed. Amazon is out of stock until June 06. Buy from a reseller.
The outer plastic covering broke after about a week and now it doesn't work at all when i plug it in, which is a real hassle because i had files saved on there that i didn't save anywhere else. get another, more reliable brand.
This product works immediately out of the box. However after about seven or so uses something happens and the cables don't work. As if there was a burn out of some sort. I have purchased two of these and it was the same result. You never see the problem coming. I'm a video journalist for a major NY newspaper website and it is the worst thing in the world to have a story due then have a cable suddenly just not function. You get what you pay for. There's a reason why the price is the price. Take your chances if your work doesn't matter. If your work means anything, invest in it.
A new writer recently got a Sony Cybershot and brought in his Memory Stick and disk adapter for us to download his pictures onto our Macintosh systems. Here's what we found out:1: It does not work with external USB floppy drives (took forever to come up- and then it showed a blank 32K disk.2: Switched to an older 61xx PowerPC Mac - the floppy drive showed up faster, but showed a blank 41K disk.3: tried using the utility CD that came with it - It had a conflict with the PC Exchange/File Exchange extension. We turned THAT off and restarted- and the utility promptly started up and froze the machine.4: tried using the gadget on a Mavica FD 87 Sony Camera - it didn't work. that answered my long-standing question on that matter....
This unit apparently replaced the DS-330. The DS-330 allowed you to: record, pause, back-up, review what you just dictated and either 1) continue dictating from the end; 2) edit the middle; 3) insert a recording into the middle of a previously recorded clip.The DS-2 does NOT allow you to do that. In fact, everytime you stop, back up to review what you just dictated and start again, it creates a new file. My first letter had 60 voice recording files!!! This is not what you want if you are trying to get the benefits of digital dictation without losing the ease of tape. This might be great if all you intend to use it for is recording concerts or conferences. Otherwise, keep looking.I repeat this is not dictation equipment.
These ... people at Memorex did not even make these compatible for all CD Recorders,so dont waste your money! Especially if you have a Phillips recorder. Those derilects burnt me man!
The packaging advertises SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive 2.0GB. What the heck is U3!!!??? On the back of the packaging, in very small print, it mentions U3 with a website. The product packaging fails to warn buyers of the U3 obligation. I'd never heard or seen the term U3 until I inserted the stick into my computer. There was no reason for me to think it would be any different from other sticks i've used.For ease of use do not buy the "Sandisk CRUZER micro 2.0GB". This may be a great product for those familiar with U3 but I officially hate this stick because of the time i've wasted trying to get it to work and now remove the U3 software it installed on my home and work computer. I've used other sticks without problem and will unfortunately need to return this product for something easier to use.
I'm not technologically adept, so, even though the Ad promised that this would be easy to set up & use, I was unable to get it up & running.
Using the wired ethernet connection it's very fast, ping times are 1 ms. But the point of buying a wireless unit is to not have to use cables.Using it wireless, the ping times average in the range of 150-200 ms, with highs in the 300's, even sitting 5 feet from the unit. Pages are extremly slow to load or won't load at all.The wireless connection drops frequently when there is more than one pc on the network.If you enter an administrator password more than 8 characters, the unit hangs and you have to do a hard reset, losing all your settings. (undocumented "feature")Previous wireless units I've used on my old DSL setup were fine. (Linksys wrt54g, Diamond dsl642wlg, even an old NetWave Base G4). This latest piece of hardware I bought (Linksys wcg200) to make the conversion from dsl to cable isn't usable in a wireless setting.
The camera took nice pics but within a few hours of taking it out of the box the LCD screen stopped working. I am not in the US and it was too late to return it to Amazon so Samsung said to return it to one of their service providers. After waiting for weeks I was issued a new camera, for which i had to pay the shipping ($12), and the replacement only has a 6-month warranty instead of the one-year warranty of the original camera. I am disappointed... Don't think I will buy anything by Samsung ever again.
May the manufacturing entity of this contrivance burst into flame and die a screaming death as Barry Manilow records are played at extreme decibles.
I have been using SLR cameras for 30 years and have had a digital camera since they came out on the market, most will last at least 5 years. This thing began to break a week after I got it. The second time I removed the compact flash card two of the pins came with it which rendered the slot useless, fortunately the XD slot was still functioning. One week after the waranty expired the thing stopped working completely.The pictures were ok but nothing to brag about, my little Casio Exilim takes much better pictures than the Olympus ever took in any mode and it only cost $ 150 that was $ 500 less than the Olympus.Get a Fuji S700 or a sony DSC H5 they give professional results and require no expensive special batteries or cards. Both offer manual and automatic settings which work great and are simple to use for the beginner or the professional and both are under $ 250.
Does anyone know how to play albums by track order? So far, it just does them alphabetically, which I don't want.
I forgot how poorly Microsoft handles hardware. I tried for two days to get the camera operational, I even went as far as installing MS Windows Live in hopes that this was required to run the camera. But after all of my efforts, I never got my computer to recognize the camera. MS Customer Service was a nightmare as well. I decided that I will take this hit of $30 and go buy a Logitech device.
I bought this screen with high hopes of it being as good as the sony PS One screen. the color is hard to get just right for playing games. It was eather to bright or too dull. I would wait for the sony screen to come out for better quality.
I received this set as a replacement from Samsung for the HP-S5053. The HP-S5053 developed a habit of displaying a snow storm of red and green pixels for the first 10-15 minutes of viewing that made it very annoying to watch. It was a known issue and Samsung eventually agreed to replace it after 3 visits from a service tech could not solve the problem. They sent me the HP-T5054 as a replacement. After 1 month I can honestly say that I would rather have kept the old one, even with the green and red pixel problem. For one thing, the HP-T5054 is much more cheaply built. The plastic housing is thinner, the cool backlit power button from the HP-S5053 has been replaced by a cheaper button that has very annoying action and a simpler light, the stand is smaller, thinner and flimsier, even the little cleaning cloth that came with the HP-T5054 is thinner and about 1/4 the size. It is very obvious that Samsung went through a major cost reduction exercise with this set. But all of these things would be forgivable if the picture were better, or even as good. They claim that the set has broader color and black-level capabilities, but I can tell you from a prolonged trial period that the HP-T5054 has a much worse issue with "ghosting". Dark scenes are almost unwatchable. Even still, I mostly watch sports, so I could tolerate this too, but the worst part, and the clincher for why I am fighting with Samsung to get rid of this dog, is the burn-in problem. After 1 month of moderate viewing (1-2 hours/day)of mostly HD channels without sidebars, the sidebar lines are permanently burned-in (I would estimate that I've watched channels that have sidebars about 20-30% of the time). Having tried every other suggestion I could find on the Samsung site, I ran the black/white wave for 2 hours this weekend and there was no improvement. It is sort of like when a pixel goes out on your monitor or when you have a floater in your eye - for a while you don't notice it, but as soon as you do you can't not see it. I've generally had ok experiences with Samsung products, but after spending $2k on a TV, then getting it replaced with a TV that was selling for $1200 that is inferior in almost every tangible way, I will never buy from them again.
I have to say from the get go that I speak with some degree of insight when I write this review. I have spent a fair amount of time testing recorders and microphones - albiet as a non-professional, and have never been so disappointed with a piece of equipment. Here's why:1. The audio quality is very sub-par even at the highest quality setting.2. This player records only in Panasonic's proprietary VM1 format which has to be converted into a wave file using the enclosed software (tedious compared to the drag-and-drop convenience of other PVR's)3. The tediousness of using Panasonic's software to transfer the recordings to computer is unspeakable.This is the equipment I use and have tested:Sony MZR-90 Mindisc Player /Sony ECM-MS907 Microphone (used for 6 years)Olympus, DS-2 (Tested: Audio quality is reasonable for a PVR. External microphone recording is quite good, though.)Olympus, DM-10 (Tested: Audio quality seems to be pretty decent for buil-in mics. External microphone recording seems to be affected by a low-tone flutter. I wonder whether this is because the microphone jack doubles as the earphone output.)Thanks for reading.I think I'm going to get either the Olympus DM-10 or DM-20.Update: I purchased the Edirol R09 and haven't looked back. Sony now has a similar high-end recorder that might be worth considering too.
This is a good antenna for urban areas and those not too far from the broadcast towers. For those that live in more rural areas farther away from the towers, this will not work very good at all for you. I live about 40 miles from all channels broadcast towers. I can pick up maybe 1 or 2 prime channels. When I moved to the Philadelphia suburbs, it works fine.
I use an electric single CD player, with ear plugs, with a CD of the ocean, to help me sleep. It travels with me wherever I go. I have Tinnitus (severe head/ear noise due to brain surgery & radiation 15 yrs ago) The CD can on only play for 30 min - 45 min and stop. Otherwise, the Tinnitus condition gets worse. I recently purchased another "Craig Disc Digital Audio" player. Many people with Tinnitus use this method to help them go to sleep. It could be set up with a choice of use time; like an alarm clock and go off when completed. The Craig unit doesn't last as long as I think it should. We just purchased my third one. We were looking for something better. Please let me know if you ever create an electric unit that includes this option.Shirley & Bob Perry
HP's software insists on installing itself all over your system without giving the user any options whatsoever. Once you're installed, doing anything other than the "idiot proof" basics requires tripping through redundant, confusing, ineffective menus to do things as simple as changing scanning bit depth or the save location for files.
This unit has chronic failure of the left channel.I have had 2 units and both have exhibited the exact same problem. The left main channel arrived dead out of the box. I tried swapping speakers and wiring left to right - no change. I did everything Sony on-line and phone line suggested and nothing worked. Both the local Sony repair agent and Sony repair in Texas said 3 to 4 weeks to fix it. If there were a rating of zero I would have used that instead of 1.
When I purchased this unit, it was on sale but there was no hint that it might be refurbished. The first problem I ran into was just playing a VHS tape. The 6-head VCR will not track any tape that I put into the player. Remember back in the '80s when we had to constantly adjust tracking? It's like that, only this unit is impossible to adjust. I was able to copy a tape to DVD (using DVD-R, which the salesperson said was the only type that will work in this model). However, when the tape is jumping and full of static, obviously the quality of the DVD is substandard. I feel this unit is cumbersome overall, and would not keep it even if there were no problem with the VCR. The unit must stay on all the time, and it makes a constant buzz. Tapes do not automatically rewind as they do in every other VCR I've ever used. The unit has to go through the entire menu of sources before you can do anything. For QTR, there is no on-screen timer to let you know if you have set to record for 30 minutes or 6 hours. The remote is one of the worst I have ever used. The buttons on front of the unit are by far the worst ever.If there were an option for a negative rating, this unit would definitely get it. I will return this unit ASAP. Because of the poor quality, I am not likely to buy any RCA product in the future.
This webcam worked the first and ONLY time, afterwards as far as my new Dell PC (XP) thinks it doesn't exist... although I re-installed s/w, then removed &amp; re-installed 3 times even with new driver I downloaded from Creative web site....no luck...so it's back to the return desk. It appears I'll have to try another mfg webcam.
Although it doesn't say so explicitly in Amazon's description of this item, the Apple MA034Z external modem will not work with the Intel processor inside the MacBook Pro.I spent a very frustrated 4 days trying everything I could think of to make this baby work with my MacBook Pro 17" running OS X 10.4.9 -- including scouring the internet from various internet caf&eacute;s and finding out that many MacBook owners have trouble with this product. It only connected successfully once out of (probably) 100 tries. Of course, that one time was while I was on the phone to my ISP's technical support representative, when together we concluded that the success of the connection had absolutely nothing to do with any of the changes we'd made to the settings. Sure enough, with the same settings it never worked again.Thinking it was just a defective modem, I finally got the idea to try it on my PowerBook G4 laptop (which never needed an external modem because it has an internal built-in). There, it worked flawlessly every time.In the process of returning it to Amazon, I noticed that on the modem packaging, it says, "Requires Macintosh computer with PowerPC G4 or later...." In other words, it is designed to work with a PowerPC processor, not the Intel. This is consistent with my experiment.So, if you need an external modem for use with a PowerPC processor, this will undoubtedly work for you. But if you have an Intel machine, skip this product. I put the onus on Amazon for this. Their description of the product should at the very least include the wording on the package. (To Amazon's credit, though, they did admit their error and are refunding my postage for the return.)For what it's worth, I finally got connected using anApple M8799LL/A AirPort Extreme Base Station with Modem and Antenna Port, which I'd forgotten we already owned. It's obviously a more expensive solution for getting connected but if, like me, you live in the boonies and rely on dial-up, and if you can use the other features of an Airport (like having more than one computer in your household connected to a wireless network), it may be worth it.
I ordered this and received just the plastic side pieces and square face plate but did not get thestorage pocket frame in the picture it was new in bag for my Kia from metra
IF you are looking to hear static this is the monitor for you!!! Otherwise, don't waste your money. I received this as a shower gift and didn't use until several months later. Now it is too late to return. I definately have to go out and purchase another monitor in hopes that I can actually hear my child!!!
I recommend the component video module instead of this for the TH-50PHD7. It didn't even show up as an input.
This TV is great.....as long as you're not hooking anything up to it. Want to watch a movie on your progressive scan DVD player? "Not Supported Mode." Want to connect an HD cable box using HDMI/DVI? "Not Supported Mode." Have an Xbox 360 that you want to use as a DVD player? "Not Supported Mode." Ugh. I am so sick of the screen going black with a pop-up box saying "Not Supported Mode" that this TV is going back from whence it came.I've tried fiddling with different hook-ups and cables for almost a week now and have had no luck. I can hook up the HD cable box with component connections, but not HDMI/DVI. I can play games on my Xbox 360, but can't watch DVDs on it. I can use an old 480i DVD player and it will work fine, but my newer progressive scan will not. All of these work fine on the 2 other (older) HDTV's I've tried them on, so it's nothing on my end, it's the TV. The only reason it gets 2 stars is because the picture is nice. But I can't justify $700 for a TV that isn't compatible with high end gear. You've been warned.
This product although is good but the shipping sucks. I waited 15 days for the product and by then the rebate had expired since it needs to be sent with the package invoice and since the package was very very late I couldnt help it.so be aware of this trick that they play.
Do NOT buy a Gateway computer. They are toxically bad. AVOID!!! I needed to recover my computer and could not find the recovery CD. They charged me $20 for a new one. Then I found out that if you buy a Gateway anywhere but the Gateway site they make you call a 408 long distance number, instead of the toll free number, for support. Talk about screwed up! And to top it off, if your computer is out of waranty, they won't even tell you how to boot it off a cd, nothing. They won't talk to you unless you pay them. From now on I will go nowhere near Gateway.
While I am happy with the performance of this camera, I have had to return it twice for repairs within 6 months of purchase. First the Auto focus had to be adjusted and recalibrated within a month of purchase, then I recently had to return it because the mode selection dial stopped working. I am a bit afraid that this camera will need to be replaced as soon as the warranty runs out...
I believe to truly review a product, the purchaser needs to use it for at least 6 months. I am writing this review at the 10 month mark.This product was never really great to begin with. This card can not handle continuous wifi signals. It breaks it down into chunks. If you want to see this for yourself, test it by doing a broadband speed test using speedtest.net. You will see for yourself just how uneven the downloads and uploads are.That was when I just bought the card. Now 10 months later, when I ping a website like yahoo.com. It will either take over 200ms to reach or it does not reach at all. My little netbook with I bought a year before this card is still doing great with it's tiny wifi antenna. Admittedly I do download a large amount of data daily, but netbook wifi antenna is perfectly fine where as the Trendnet Antenna is the point of needing to be replaced.Bottom line, I would not recommend buying this product no matter what the price is. You are better off buying some use product from craigslist.
I was disappointed with items when received. Unless I am mistaken, I was lead to believe these ink cartridges were New HP #56 and #57 cartridge combo's by the description and the posted picture. They are "compatible" cartridges by two different companies (not HP), and clearly state "remanufactured". The expiration dates were not visible. They seem to print OK but won't know how long they last till later. I feel the seller is aware it was a deceptive sale, and thus gave seller a two star rating. I'm willing to apologize if wrong.
I have owned and loved Western Digital products for many years. Unfortunately, they should have remained in the IDE and EIDE market and stayed out of the USB market, at least until they figured out how USB works.I installed this product several weeks back and was hoping I could make the quirks, kinks, and overall instabilities go away, since I've been a huge Western Digital fan for many years. Alas, this is not possible. And my e-mails on their support site go unanswered. I simply get automatic e-mails, telling me that I need to try solutions that I've already tried...several times.I've downloaded and updated the latest of every piece of software and every driver available and unfortunately, this wonderfully huge hard drive, that I would love to depend on, simply goes into la-la land at least once a day. At first, it appears in Windows Explorer to be there, but clicking on this drive will do little more than attempt to make me believe there is nothing on it, even though I have put over 100 GB of files onto it. That is, the content portion of the Explorer is simply blank. I reboot countless times to no avail. When I reboot, the drive simply shows the same results -- no data at all -- or the drive doesn't appear at all. When it doesn't appear in Explorer at all, I go into the Device Manager to find an "Unknown device". Uninstalling it and re-installing does little more than cause more frustration.I know I should probably try the Firewire interface. However, I spent a lot of money to buy this drive; buying more hardware to, hopefully, simply satiate the needs of this particular piece of hardware, doesn't make fiscal sense to me.I'm sorry, Western Digital, to give you a bad review, but please please please figure out how USB interfaces function before you produce another drive available and tarnish your good name any further. At this time, I can't even get my data off of your drive and I won't return it until I figure out how to do so. I will probably have to spend more money to figure out how to erase the information, simply so I can return it. We depend on companies like you to hold our valuable, personal information. This experience has been a very sour, disappointing let-down.
I've owned this all-in-one for 6 months and have returned two for technical problems. And Brother had a very hard time refunding the correct amount. Now, it's broken again and Brother can't fix it, and won't replace it. Even though it's under warranty. Control buttons are NOT intuitive and manuals are poorly written. Ink is MUCH more expensive than I thought - you only get about 1/2 as many pages as the marketing says you get from each cartridge. When any one of the inks gets low, it won't print at all. Non-OEM ink cartridges don't work. This printer in total has been down about one day a week throughout this 6 months. I'm throwing this one in the trash and getting a Canon MP530. DO NOT buy this machine.
This mouse in my opinion sucks. Although it has a cool design and works well it is overly sensitive. In addition the mouse buttons are on the side and designed for the thumb which i don't like. If you do a lot of precision work or a lot of clicking this mouse may annoy you very much
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.
THE PHOTO AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY SHOWED A TOSHIBA BRAND, I RECEIVED AN OFF BRAND BATTERY, NOT A TOSHIBA.
As many reviewers have noted this adapter works but not optimally. I've never gotten it to connect at better than 11 mbps and the connection frequently drops to 1 mbps. It works for basic web surfing (provided the users have administrative permissions to frequently repair the connection), but you won't be able to use it for many administrative LAN tasks (such as copying large files) because the connection drops so frequently.
Before signing and accepting delivery of any Toshiba DLP, be sure to check the screen to make sure that the coating on the inside of the screen is uniform. On mine, there was a circle about 10" in diameter that you can see in certain lighting and even when the TV is off! It will appear lighter than the surrounding areas at times and can be annoying. I called Toshiba and had a service man come out and even though he acknowledged that this is common, Toshiba will not replace the screen. I would have given them a negative 10 if it were possible just because of their attitude. So, look at the screen VERY carefully before accepting or purchasing. If you see this problem, refuse to accept it. Or else just buy a Samsung or Mitsubishi DLP to avoid the problem I have.
This is the typical sugary PC nonsense that lefty liberals love. It presents a false picture of Islamic history and ideology. It makes one wonder if Spencer isn't right about "stealth Jihad." It certainly reinforces the head in the sand attitude of the "useful idiots" that have become instant Middle East experts. Don't waste your time and money!
This set has all of the makings of a great buy but fails in one of the most important areas: Channel Set-up.After running auto-setup, the LD-155SL8 does not delete digital station channels that do not exist. There could be a hundred dead channels between active stations which makes channel scrolling impossible. Add to this fact that it takes about 10-12 seconds for the unit to determine if there is a signal or not for each channel up or down and you can bank on pure frustration.Funai's customer service dept does little more than read the manual to you when you call.They suggested that the user scroll through all of the channels and WRITE down each DEAD channel for deletion later. I calculated this at at least 200 hours of work to write down each active/inactive station and another 200+ hours going into the programming area and deleting each station.400+ hours to set up a TV?? That's over 10 weeks of man power just to set up the stations. This was Funai's actual suggestion and confirmed by the supervisor of their customer support. NOT something I plan on doing!If you intend on using this unit for analog stations and DVD playback it's a pretty good deal. Better sound quality than the Skyview Unit (similar price) and better picture too. If you want to use it for HD-DTV viewing get a Cable Box because the DTV tuner is worthless.
Fiber optic cables deliver a digital signal. It does not receive interference like an analog signal. It either works, or it doesn't. Therefore, there is no need to shell out $50+ for a Monster brand fiber optic cable when you can buy the same thing for $5 or less. My 6-foot cable cost $5 including shipping from Amazon, and it has been excellent.
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.
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.
These earbuds work great with my computor, but only one side works with my Sansa Sandisk, at first I thought the Mp3 itself was broken, but other headphones work fine with it. Check your music device for compatability before buying.
Th way it works is, it comes with 4 FM station hard wired. You select which one you want to try and broadcast to by flipping a small dip switch. They are all at the low end of the FM dial....88.1, 88.3 88.5 and 88.7. Problem is, I live in L.A. and there are stations on 2 of the four presets and the others bleed so I can't really even use this in Metro L.A. It could be different where you live. When you get out in the boonies on a road trip and there's no competition for stations, it's adequate but don't expect CD quality sound. It's more like average FM reception.
I am new to digital photography and was wary of spending much for my first camara. Once I had a reasonably [inexpensive] digital camara for a while, I would know what features were useful for my next camara (and hopefully the future camara prices would fall to a reasonable level). The DX3700 seemed to fit my requirements for a first digital camara. It had a 3 Megapixal resolution, was relatively inexpensive, had received reasonable reviews for its picture quality, and was designed for a novice digital photographer. After playing with it for a while, I am somewhat disappointed. First, the features are more limited than I expected. In particular, there is no self timer feature. Second, the picture quality is what I consider mediocre. Third, the picture storage uses MMC/SD cards. These cards are not all that popular yet and much more difficult to find. This of course means the price is much higher for than for the more popular Compact Flash and SmartMedia cards. As a matter of fact the price is roughly 50% higher. After some research at the Kodak web site, only two of their camaras use MMC/SD. Most use compact flash. In summary:PROS:1. Easy camara for the novice.2. Relatively inexpensive.CONS:1. Very limited features.2. Mediocre picture quality.3. Uses expensive MMC/SD which are more difficult to find.CONCLUSION:If I had known about the cons up front, I would have looked fora different camara.
The Domke F-3X is of excellent quality and materials, but offers poor protection, padding and features. I purchased this bag after reading the stellar reviews here on Amazon. After first receiving it, I loved it. However after a few weeks I found myself using it less and less, eventually upgrading to something better due to the inconvenient top flap clips, and overall just worried about the safety of my equipment inside.Cons:1. This bag alone is heavy and simply does not offer enough padding and does not hold its form well. With only a few weeks of use, the material got softer and held less of its form. The outer perimeter of the bag has no padding, including the top flap. I wouldn't exactly call the floor of the bag padded, but it has a very hard cheap cardboard material which is removable. There is a removable padded insert for lenses etc, but is of poor quality. I know Domke offers additional compartment inserts, but didn't feel like investing more into this bag.2. I think the two military style clips used to secure the top flap make this for a frustrating, but necessary way to secure the flap and gear inside this bag. While wearing this bag over the shoulder, releasing these two clips are difficult and can pinch you! In my opinion a shoulder bag should be extremely easy to open while wearing it, this is not.3. With heavy photo equipment inside, you must use of the top flap clips, the velco strips alone (underneath the flap) will not hold the top flap secure enough. A simple zipper would be much better here.4. Pricey bag considering lack of features and padding.Pros:1. Roomy.2. Might be better for lightweight photo equipment.3. The military/primitive style makes this bag look great, but ballistic nylon, zippers, and foam would help it be much more functional and save some weight.4. Uses high quality material. Rubber threads sewn into the shoulder strap are a smart way to avoid it slipping off.Comments:I wouldn't recommend this bag unless you have the ability to try it out for yourself and see if its for you before buying it. If you are going for a classic look camera bag, and don't care about functionality or protection, this bag is for you. It is truly unique and one-of-a-kind in the looks department, but I wouldn't trust my expensive DSLR equipment in this bag.I considered selling this bag but decided to keep it, but only to store my old 1970s 35mm SLR camera and gear. I swapped out my DSLR gear out for something more modern and safe.
Bought these on 7-18-09. I didn't need them until 11-20-09. They have been stored indoors in a cabinet below my tv.I had trouble burning a few and thought it was my burner. NOT SO !! So far, 10 of 10 have been no good. Tried a new burner and same thing. I bought a spindle of HP dvd's and so far, 10 for 10 have burned successfully. I have used TDK's for years because they were so reliable. This spindle is 100% rotten - no good - trash, can't even use them as frisbees.I want my money back................ PLEASE!!
I wanted to use this to transmit music from my computer to my home stereo. It did so but it was not clear at all and the distance between the computer and stereo was not that great.
I've had my drive for two years, always has worked great. I even tote it around the country so I'll have my file system with me. About a month ago the drive suddenly stopped connecting via USB. The drive appeared, but all folders were empty. By coaxing the drive... or voodoo magic... quite frankly just jostling the usb cord in the casing, I managed to get the files off, though they would occasionally reappear as good as new. The files are still there, I know, but half the time inaccessible, and eventually the drive stopped being recognized altogether.Now I am going to try taking the drive out of the casing (who cares now about warranty, since it only lasts ONE YEAR) and mounting it, which I have heard is very successful for other users who want to recycle a dead MyBook (a common occurance?--mounting the drive internally may circumvent some of the known problems with the USB and Firewire control board copping out. My feeling is that the files are still on the drive, still intact, but the casements which are extremely poorly made and fail.Western Digital should stick to internal drives until they can learn how to make a lasting USB product with a SATA drive ---- I have a WD Passport that still works brilliantly, so I have a feeling these myBook casings are the real culprit. Which is hilarious, because the drives have a 3-5 year warranty if they are NOT in a case provided by WD, but when you buy the package altogether the warranty is mysteriously reduced to a year. Avoid myBook at all costs if your data is important to you... which we must assume it is, since these are made as backup systems. Hah.To those who still have this drive (and gave a five star review).... please just make sure you are saving your data somewhere in addition to your myBook, or you may be coming back here and editing your opinion in a few months or a year!! To those who have not had the misfortune (idiocy?) of paying premium for junk, seek other brands, Western Digital has no pity for your file losses and will merely refer you to data recovery systems raking in $[...] a pop... which actually sounds a bit like fraud, to me, but I digress.
I couldn't give a clear review for this product because it didn't work. I don't think it was the hardware itself, but rather the software DVD that should have installed it properly that was defective. It was easy enough to set up the unit, but the software didn't complete the installation and therefore it didn't connect to the internet. I returned the router and received a refund for the full purchase price.
I wanted a used DSL modem to avoid signing a contract with AT&T.; I foolishly purchased a used 2Wire 1000HW on Amazon without first checking to see if it was compatible with my crappy Vista 64-bit operating system. The seller didn't mention that the driver disc wasn't included, which is normally not a problem, because downloading drivers is easy from most manufacturer's website... emphasis on "most". 2Wire is an unfortunate exception. 2wire(.)com is a very limited website with marginal technical assistance, which is why they get 2 stars. In the FAQ section, they state:"2Wire Inc., AS A COMPANY, fully supports Windows Vista. 2Wire will work quickly to resolve any compatibility issues as they are reported, both through internal testing and via customer feedback. Unless specified otherwise, "Windows Vista" in this FAQ refers to all editions of the operating system."Unfortunately, that simple statement above is as far as their "support" goes. There are NO Vista drivers, NO patches, or anything else for that matter. They say they support it, but there is nothing to back up the statement. This is shameful. I'm used to uninstalling new software because it won't work with Vista 64-bit, but at least those websites don't make misleading claims.It took hours to rig my system to make it connect, and this thing is so old I'm not even going to try to install the wireless on a Vista system.** Incidentally, if you need to reset the modem the correct 2-wire website to go to is 172.16.0.1 (There is no Domain name, just an I.P address-- type those numbers in the address bar and the site will guide you through the process to reset passwords, etc.) My AT&T; customer support people had to search far and wide to find this address and the instructions to modify settings. Heaven help you if you end up with some Support team in India.If you are using XP or earlier, and you are skilled enough to install networks without technical support, then this is good product. I certainly wouldn't pay more than $25, though.
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.
I have no idea why this printer is selling now for almost twice the price I bought it for over a year ago... but it is most certainly not worth it.I loved the device and it performed flawlessly until the day it died 2 months out of warranty. Even attempting to repair it would require a long drive, or shipping the thing out of town, and so to even have it looked at would cost more than I paid for the thing!Upon researching I discovered that many have had the same problem with this printer; the purge mechanism is not designed well -- a bit of planned obsolescence, if you ask me. In my case the wiper mechanism jammed. Since it was out of warranty, and my boyfriend fixes electronics for a living, I asked him to see if he could repair it. He wasn't able to, which frankly surprised me. So now I have to dump a barely-used, 14-month old printer at the recyclers. The "footprint" was even larger than I expected!The most annoying thing is that you have to keep a lot of ink on hand, because if only one cartridge runs out, nothing at all will work on the device (even functions like scanning, which don't require ink!) So the thing died on me with $100 worth of ink on hand.... By the way, I probably spent more on ink than I did on the device in a year.
The other review for this product suggests there is no other USB 2.0 Cardbus adapter that fits a Thinkpad. Not sure what Thinkpad he has, but I have a T21 -- and I just got an IOGEAR adapter for half the price of the IBM proprietary one that fits just fine in the upper slot of the laptop. My guess is that other products also fits fine -- but for a fact the IOGEAR works... I have not tried the IBM but I have to give it 1 star for overpricing (more than double!) other viable alternatives.
I bought two of these stereos for presents last year. They fell apart by June (CD players quit working, tuners began to short out). I have been trying to contact Emerson for a copy of the warranty for four months, but have not received the courtesy of a reply.
Read this reveiw by Andy Ihnatko at the Chicago Sun-Times:Yes, Microsoft's new Zune digital music player is just plain dreadful. I've spent a week setting this thing up and using it, and the overall experience is about as pleasant as having an airbag deploy in your face."Avoid," is my general message. The Zune is a square wheel, a product that's so absurd and so obviously immune to success that it evokes something akin to a sense of pity.The setup process stands among the very worst experiences I've ever had with digital music players. The installer app failed, and an hour into the ordeal, I found myself asking my office goldfish, "Has it really come to this? Am I really about to manually create and install a .dll file?"Only the Zune software can sync music, video and pictures onto the device; Zune is incompatible with Windows Media Player, the familiar hub of the Windows desktop media experience.The Zune app doesn't even have as many features as WMP. And why (for the love of God) doesn't it support podcasts? That's pure insanity.It's incompatible with Microsoft's own PlaysForSure standard, too.You'll have to buy all-new content from the new Zune Marketplace.Oh, and the Zune Marketplace doesn't even take real money, proving that on the Zune Planet there's no operation so simple that it can't be turned into a confusing ordeal. The Marketplace only accepts Zune Points, with an individual track typically costing the equivalent of the iTunes-standard 99 cents.Take the Zune's one unique and potentially ginchy feature: Wi-Fi. You see this printed on the box and you immediately think "Cool. So I can sync files from my desktop library without having to plug in a USB cable, right? Maybe even download new content directly to the device from the Internet?"Typical, selfish user: How does your convenience help make money for Universal? No wonder Doug despises you.No, the Zune's sole wireless feature is "squirting" -- I know, I know, it's Microsoft's term, not mine -- music and pictures to any other Zune device within direct Wi-Fi range. Even if the track is inherently free (like a podcast) the Zune wraps it in a DRM scheme that causes the track to self-destruct after three days or three plays, whichever comes first.After that, it's nothing more than a bookmark for purchasing the track in the Zune Marketplace. It amounts to nothing more than free advertising.The Zune is a complete, humiliating failure. Toshiba's Gigabeat player, for example, is far more versatile, it has none of the Zune's limitations, and Amazon sells the 30-gig model for 40 bucks less.Companies such as Toshiba and Sandisk (with its wonderful Nano-like Sansa e200 series) compete effectively with the iPod by asking themselves, "What are the things that users want and Apple refuses to provide?"Microsoft's colossal blunder was to knock the user out of that question and put the music industry in its place.Result: The Zune will be dead and gone within six months. Good riddance.Andy Ihnatko writes on technical and computer issues for the Sun-Times.
This is Sony product so I believe and trust to get this item, but it doesn't work even one time.Really frustrated and send my feedback to the seller, till i didn't get any reply from them.
The refurbished Canon battery failed in less than four months. There should be some disclaimers or warning statments before such products are sold at Amazon. I would not recommend them to anyone.
This modem will not work with the Knology Service in Panama City, FL. even though both Best Data and Knology claim DOCSIS 1.0 compatibility. I suspect it will not work with any Knology Service (located in the Southeast), so beware! I had to return my unit for a refund.
Service was great and we got what we paid for. Two inexpensive table lamps that without close inspection look good.
Before buying one of these make sure Kensington makes a tip for your device, they still don't have one for the IBM Thinkpad T60, or a properly working one for the Motorola RAZR - and how long have they both been available!!!
I bought two spools of the Metra 14GA speaker wire and although its terrific wire both spools were not 100 feet. One roll was around 85 the other around 90. I needed 200 feet I got 175. I had to buy another 40 feet from Home Depot.Metra should relabel their spools to say "approximately 100 feet".
[original review May 2006]If you are lucky, you will get a good unit that will work fine with your cable provider. If you are unlucky like me you will spend hours trying to get multiple units to work.The first unit arrived from Amazon with parts rattling around inside - needless to say, it did not work.The second unit dropped all wireless connections about 2-3 times per day. A reboot of the modem was required to bring things back up.Linksys tech support replaced the unit, so I am on my third one. It does the same thing as the second.There are no firmware upgrades available. Linksys says to get them from my ISP (Comcast). Comcast says to get them from Linksys.There are many other people on the web experiencing the same symptoms I am.[review updated July 2006]Amazon took back the gateway and gave me most of my money back - I must say I am impressed with Amazon's service. I now rent a wireless gateway from Comcast - it is only $5/month and works perfectly. I think this is a much better way to go than buying the hardware given all the frustrations I had.
Bought this camera less than 2 years ago and I thought it was pretty good, except the digital part. Terrible pictures, it isn't worth the extra $$. However, the camera recently broke, despite extremely mild usage. The camera will no longer close with a cassette inside. I now know that this defect is fairly common, but an expensive repair. I'm looking for a different camera, different brand. Sony has a quality problem.
As other reviewers mentioned, what you get is NOT what is described in the title, product description, nor the picture. What you get is the normal Hoya HMC filter. What you do NOT get is the HOYA Super Ultra Thin Circular polarizer. The normal HMC filter is thicker and can cause vignetting in wide angle images. VERY disappointed, as I did not get what I ordered. In every way the product is presented in a misleading manner.
It's a great product for the price as long as you are sitting very close to the sensor. I bought it to use it with my Windows Media PC on big screen so I can sit back on the couch and surf the internet. But the range is very poor and signals are easily lost if any minor electronic device or speaker is in close by.
While the camera is performing great! There were some accessories that did not work with the camera. I tried repeatedly to contact Olympus and received the runaround on numerous occasions. I will not buy an Olympus product again. Customer service and support is the focal point of any good business. The marketers at Olympus obviously missed that day of instruction when they were going through customer support training.
I'm the kind of guy who reformats and reinstalls windows once a year, so that my PC will be faster. So, I'm not afraid of doing things to my PC. I was not able to get the Haupauge-PVR-350 to work. I read through all of Haupauge's FAQ's, I updated drivers, reinstalled drivers, and generally messed around with the application.If something is a little tricky, but I can barely get it to work, it follows that it will be way too cumbersome for my wife. The main reason I bought the PVR was so that that she could record stuff.Maybe I just got a 'bad' unit, but it was enough to make me pack it up and return it. More user-friendly installation please.
To say I'm disappointed and quiet dismayed is an understatement. I was hoping for good things with the "iRiver IMP 50," but this isn't the case now.It wouldn't initialize when I turned it on. The player read neither regular audio cds or mp3s. It did, however, make a disturbing knocking sound when it tried to read new media and powered off when it couldn't."iRiver" is suppose to be top of the line w/ it's players, but this particular model leaves a lot to be desired. I dunno, maybe I got a lemon. For 10 dollars more, I may consider the &quot;IMP 150&quot; and hope I have better luck w/ that. The reviews on it would seem to concur.
To make it simple, this drive failed shortly after the 1-year warranty expired. LaCie will not repair or replace it since it's out of warranty. Their customer support basically told me that they couldn't help me, and to go away and figure out the problem. I ended up removing the Seagate drive and installing it in a new enclosure, and it works perfectly. The problem was with the LaCie enclosure that failed, and literally doesn't have any moving parts! The product failed without warning, and that's when I came to realize that I was standing in a barren wasteland of LaCie customer support. I realize that things break, but to have no support is ridiculous.
This player has done the job for a while. I was not and still am not impressed by the unit. It takes quite a while to load a CD and that drives me crazy. I am on amazon looking for a new system as I type. Another down side is the external battery pack and rechargable battaries. Its a pain to have to recharge the system when I could simply replace the batteries on a differant system. Also, the external battery pack makes it hard to organize all the the loose cords. I know the unit comes with a case, but it was unexeptable at best. If you are looking for a CD/MP3 player, do yourself a favor and stay away from this one. The only good thing to this is that it is thin. But that is only a superficial benifit.
Using the hot-shoe results in an approximate 1 second (!) lag between shutter button press and capture - Very disappointing.Unless this can be fixed and will be, I would not recommend buying.
This camera could be much better. Although there are good aspects of it, with the good comes the bad. It's good in the terms that it's fairly simple to operate, both the camera and the software. It has a timer, different flashes, good zoom, and a 30 second video clip. Although, the video clip, if used without a card, will fill most of the memory. The software is easy to set-up, and when the camera is detected, will direct you straight to the pictures so you can copy them into a separate folder.Previously I had many problems with it. I had it for a couple months and it would hold about 18-24 pictures normally (I don't have a card for more storage just yet), but then it began to hold only 7-9 pictures. I'm still not entirely clear on why that was but I formatted it on the advice of a friend and it's now back to normal. I did lose the pictures I had on it after I formatted it but that was expected. Rechargable batteries are generally a must need for any digital camera unless you enjoy watching batteries be eaten away within an hour.The software has given me problems also. I selected a few pictures from a large selection out of the immediate download folder, copied them, went over to another folder, pasted them, returned to the main folder where my pictures taken should have been, and everything was gone. Checked all over my hard drive in case I somehow selected all the files unknowingly, found nothing. From now on I copy them all from the root folder into a single folder on my hard drive at the same time and move/rename them from there.In short, this is an alright camera. It can be tempermental at times, but it's good for beginners so long as they don't encounter the same problems I've had. User friendly and all that. Everything's pretty simple to find. Nice zoom, good selection of flashes.. Definately better with rechargable batteries and a charger though. I also wouldn't reccomend buying it if the feature that you like the most is the video clip since that uses all the memory and has no sound. There's no flash available for the clip as far as I know so the quality's horrible if you're indoors with little light.
The Lexmark Z22 is the worst printer that I ever owned and/or used, which for me is saying a lot, given my profession as a graphic artist specializing in digital printing. The printer, for whatever reason, stops printing in black after about two to three months of use. Up to that time, the print quality is excellent, almost laser quality, then it just stops printing in black. And changing the cartridge and cleaning the print nozzles doesn't help. The color component of the printer isn't much better, for it shows signs of deterioration after about three months of use. Initially, when I bought my first Z22 printer thru an auction web site, I thought I was swindled with a worn out printer. Later, when I bought my second Z22, brand new at a local discount store, the same problems occurred. In all my experiences with Lexmark printers, which overall is a good brand, the Z22 is the worst printer they ever made. It doesn't even deserve a "1 star" rating.
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.
I needed a screen that was lightweight as I travel with it. It is lightweight, but the materials used are very flimsy. One of the "poles" has a cap which has popped off. I'm very disappointed.
My iPod stopped working after two weeks, but I hated it before that. Obviously, it has no screen, but what is worse is that it communicates the information that should be on a screen with combinations of green and orange lights you are expected to memorize (it comes with an INconvienient pocket reference card). Next, the on/continuous play/shuffle play switch - it's supposed to slide, but it takes some effort to start it, and once it's moving it tends to go right past the middle setting. How about some texture on a switch like this?! It's perfectly smooth, I'm glad I'm not arthritic. Then there is the Apple software that you have to use instead of transfering songs directly to the player. The type of thinking evidenced by this and in the iTunes software itself gives you security that things will work a certain way (I suppose), but takes your freedom: Extremely frustrating. Finally, there is a built in battery that at some point will need replacing by Apple. Apple will charge 99$ for this last I checked - and that's as much as you spent on the player!
I don't recommend this Leans, the one I got it is not sharp and all the pic it takes are soft and not sharpmaybe the one I received is like this but I can write a review for the product I got
I bought this tv direct from Philips. It had 7 lines on the right side from the start (looks like rows of dead pixels). I called and Philips agreed to a return. I was told a shipping carrier would call within 1-2 days. I received no calls. I called Philips again, was put on hold with 3 different people. They told me the request was never sent to the shipper and I had to wait 1-2 days again for the shipper to call for pickup. Still being resolved.This was my 2nd philips tv after a pleasant experience with my first one. I will not be purchasing another philips again.
I have been using a Mio C310x for two years and bought the Nuvi 370 for a recent trip to Germany and Italy--I needed a GPS with the European map and the text-to-speech feature and the Nuvi seemed to be a good fit. However, I am disappointed because of its inconvenience to use. It's a very BASIC GPS: if you want to go to a place, find it on the GPS and it will take you there. But if you want to do some more complicated planning or research, it's probably going to disappoint you. After using it, I can understand why it has been discontinued. I think the Nuvi 370 represents five-year old technology (if not ten).Pros. OK--It DOES work. The signal was fine most of the time during my road trip of Frankfurt-Nurnberg-Munich-Florence. On several occasions I have to wait for 5-10 minutes to get a signal, but I think it's not uncommon for any GPS.Cons. I find the following tasks either inconvenient or impossible to do with this GPS. (1) Incapable of planning a trip with multiple "via points". You cannot edit the trip by swapping or deleting a via point; you have to do it all over again from scratch (2) Planning a trip from A to B while you're at C--a very simple task but it's too much hassle than it should be on this GPS. (3) The points of interest you saved are all in one folder; you cannot create any sub-folders. (4) No QWERTY keyboard layout. (5) No cockpit mode, making it more difficult to find your way in the European roundabouts. (6) The external traffic receiver cannot be used in Europe because it needs additional power accessory. (7) When you find a point of interest, you have to save it before you hit the "go-to" button. Otherwise you will lose the chance to save it and have to start anew to find it.I think the Mio C370 is only a BASIC GPS. However, compared to it, the Nuvi 370 is RAW and RUDIMENTARY in terms of functioning.
i have used 3 of the 10 pack and so far all three have messed up. they get caught in the vcr and you have to pull the tapes out. they do not rewind all the way. just beware
Owned this camera less than 1 year and its in the shop for the second time. Customer support was okay the first time but sucks now because they put me on hold for so long that I didn't get the issues resolved. I'm willing to try another Z612 before switching brands because I love the picture quality and the ease of operation.
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.
We were dissaponted in this product. It was in Spanish, Print button flickered on red, CD did not work. We have used other photosmart printers with better results. Thanks again for your service.
I am on my SECOND MFC-210C in one year. My first machine broke down after only 2 months of owning it, so it was replaced under warranty. The second one that I have now is broken and of course the warranty is expired. I found out that it was an issue with the ink. If even a little drop of ink gets into the "microswitch" (what ever that is) the machine will not function, and an "unable to clean" message will appear. I paid a little of over $100 for the machine and it is going to cost $180 to fix it. The ink consumption sucks as well. I guess like another reviewer said, "You get what you pay for." My Brother MFC-210C reminds me of the fax machine from Office Space.
Well, I thought I'd vent my frustation with this modem as have most of the other respondents. Best Data's/Conexants' lousy $10 modem is completely disapponting. Though installation was a breeze on my new 600MHz P3 w/win98, the performance is pathetic. Multiple retrys and frequent disconnects are the norm. There's also this really bizzare behavior where the modem's speaker will turn on in the middle of a session and will not turn off (have to disconnect). Tech support web site is mostly useless and I couldn't believe there is a pay per use phone support charge.I have a second 56k modem that I normally use in another PC and it works just fine thank you.I bought this modem with the expectation it would be a suitable backup for my cable modem. It doesn't even meet that low expectation.Best Data's A56FW-PCI Mac 2 modem is junk. Don't buy it.
I bought this cable to replace a shorter 3ft cable that connected my laptop to a larger monitor. When I connected the cable, it worked for a couple of minutes, then started to flicker. After a few more minutes, the signal to the monitor stopped completely. I would give this cable a pass and get a better quality cable.
This item lives on the floor of my closet because the device never worked. I am a skilled computer operator and technician, I was unable to get this device to work. The drivers would not install correctly. I bought the ATI TV Wonder 650 outboard device and it worked perfectly.
This recorder worked pretty good until the warranty ran out. Unfortunately, the full warranty is only for three months. The unit ran extremely hot and had numerous lock-ups before the end. The heat led to a blown capacitor on the board. This seems to be a common occurrance with other users of this product. Anyway, great dvd recorder, but horrible design. If you decide to buy one (I highly advise against it), open the cover to allow a little bit of cooling. It might last a few weeks longer. One other thing, Cyberhome does not seem to stand behind their products. Forget about tech support...
I have to say this cable has been the biggest let down I tried to use the cable with several different devices it works with NONE!!!.... I bought to use a charging cable for my PS3 controller, when hooking it up it will NOT charge the controller but only shows a " - " where it normally shows a battery symbol increasing. I then tried it with my cell phone and it will not transfer any Data. I then tried again on a camera, external SD card reader all had the same issues. None of them would work, not even to charge a camera or cell phone. Will not purchase another cable from Belkin. Have read quite a few other reviews on forums about users having the same issues with these Belkin cables.
I would love to review this product, but despite what my tracking history says, I never received it. I will say that, in three plus years of HEAVY shopping with AMAZON, this is the first time anything like this has happened. I'm waiting to hear back from them and then I'll report on how this came out.
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.
I got this one. Was not sure it came with the cords from Amazon. So I got it some place else that for sure said it came with the cords.I got it hooked it up to 2 PC's. Just could not get the mouse or keyboard to work! I can get the keyboard to work in the BIOS but that's it. I even tested 4 other keyboards on it and 2 other mouse. It just will not see it.I wish they told me a way to reset this KVM. I called Trendnet. They will only call you back and I missed there call but they left there number. I called back and they put me on hold but could not get a person soon to take to me so will call me back again. Takes a day for them to call you back.I put a USB keyboard and mouse on and it installed the drivers and worked. But not though the KVM! It's the TK-408.Looks nice and the cords are nice. They just have the Audio and mic on one end of the cords The other end just the 15 pin plug. The out put has audio and mic. Number 1 and 2 inputs are on one side, the output on the other side, and on both ends are the 3 and 4 inputs.The video and sound work real good. The video looks very good. I can't tell it's going though the KVM switch.I hope they call me back so it works. It just will not see my keyboards or mouse!Missed the called back 2 times. So I called them back and after about 20 min. Talked to a person. He said try some other cable and ports. I did but on the same computer one with a Intel D945GCCR mother board it will not see the keyboard or mouse! The keyboard can still use the HOT keys and get in the BIOS but nothing in Windows. He said use other ports too and I did but it did not help. I did a reset too. ScrLk + ScrLK + end but it did not help. I did that wile in the BIOS too. In the BIOS the hot keys will switch between computers too. It just will not work on the one computer and any port or any cord I use.Only thing I can think of is use some USB to PS2 or maybe a BIOS update on the mother board.The person on the phone said you can't find the truble with this. The only thing to do is replace it. I don't think any things wrong with it when it works with the other 2 PC's I have it hooked up to and one is Linux.-Raymond Day
I have a brand new G4, OS 9.0.4, the latest version of firewire extension and toast, still I couldn't even get the burner work. The only suggestion the tech support had was to reinstall toast, which of course didn't work. I'm returning it and getting a Yamaha instead.
I am sorry to say that the range on these even in the 5 mile range is no where near expected. I have not been able to transmit or receive further than 1 mile.
I bought the Phillips PM-HDTV1 antenna awhile ago, and It can barely pick up standard tv stations. The picture is very snowy and poor audio. I live in Minneapolis. I ended up getting DirecTV instead. Now I get a fantastic HD reception. Don't waste your money.
Well, you can read the other complaints about the U3 software, but my complaint is an interesting one, and worthy of special attention, I believe. I used the device a couple times without trouble until one night it kept freezing my computer. I couldn't run any programs or do anything while the device was attached to my computer so I called tech support. The very first question the guy asks me: Do you have Musicmatch or Nero, because there is a conflict. I look over my shoulder for a camera or something. Um, yes I do have musicmatch, how did you know? This is a common problem with the device. So after I disable Musicmatch it works beautifully, so I ask, can I just remove the U3 crap cuz I don't really need nor want it, and I like the other stuff on my computer and I didn't even realize it had this crazy U3 stuff on there so how do I get rid of it, can I just delete it? Um, no, you have to download the uninstaller. SAY WHAT?!?!?!! I have to download the uninstaller.
I purchased a Samsung HDTS690 to go with my new wide television. Connection was easy and everything was color-coded so anyone could hook it up. But that was all that was easy.The setup was terrible! Tha manual is absolutley NO HELP AT ALL.There is no systematic procedure for setting all the parameters to make the thing work. I had it cabled correctly (I have been an electronics tech for 40 years), but still got no audio. I had to call Samsung to get directions on what how to set the receiver to get sound (nothing in the users manual said anything about it). Then, I got sound, but I could not control it (volume stayed the same all the time). I had to call Samsung again to find out how to set the remote so the volume buttons worked! Once that was solved, then the tone-test for the speakers would not work. I called Samsung again, and was finally told they, too had to rely on the book and it didn't always have the right answer.I returned the system to the store today and got my money back.Don't buy this system unless you are prepared to stay on the phone with the support people (they're great!).
I bought one of these thinking I was getting a portable satellite radio. Only to get it home and find out it's only portable as an MP3 player. You can not get sat radio unless it is docked. Terribly overpriced for what you get. I suspect it is not portable sat radio because I hear that the SIRIUS radio signal is weak.I took it back and got an XM myfi unit. Now that is what I expected true portable sat radio. Great reception. Highly recommend XM unit over SIRIUS unit.Not to mention that the XM MyFi is about 1/2 the price of the S50. I always heard tha XM had better equipment at cheaper prices than SIRIUS. I guess you live and learn.
Watch your shipping charges on this item/merchant. I ordered 12 batteries which was about $12 0- the standard shipping came to almost $60!!! Luckily I caught it before I finalized the order.
Purchase this item for my wife at Christmas. She really thinks it is a great player. The sound that it puts out is great. Highly recommend. The shipment of this item was excellent.
I bought the DG834G to replace these 3 separate components that were practically falling out of my wiring box with this single, simple, and quite snazzy-looking unit.I was very happy at first because setup was a breeze and I had my laptop (PowerBook) and my PC up and running in no time. There appeared to be no issues at all until I fired up World of Warcraft and played for an hour or so.Somewhere between 1 and 2 hours, the latency of my connection shot through the roof and I lagged so badly I had to logout. I tried an ethernet cable to the laptop and played for a couple more hours with no issues.After experimenting with a number of settings and rebooting the DG838G a number of times, I had to conclude that it was a problem with the unit. I picked up a WPN824 instead and went back to my old DSL modem and my problems were solved.I'd be interested to hear if anyone has had luck with the DG834PN or even if any other WoW players with the DG834G have had similar issues.
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!
sounds ok for the money but the thing comes in several parts to short in some areas and to long in others i dont know what they were thinking when they came up with this
By cutting down on things you don't really need like a 100GB hard disk drive, you can (at this price) get things you do need like good graphics.Overall this machine has decent features. The AMD 1.8GHz CPU (the model number is 2200 but don't be fooled) is adequate for most users (though it does lack SSE-2, something that will hurt down the line) and it has plenty of ram and very large hard disk (something I don't really endorse right now considering the very high return volume on 100GB+ hard disk drives).The main weakness is the graphics: the S3 ProSavage8 is a very old chipset architecture that won't play any recent 3D games (at quality levels worth playing). [I should note that Amazon incorrectly states it has Intel Extreme Graphics which are much better, though not high on my list.]E-machines offers better computers that this, and so do it's competitors. I would keep looking.
Mine is in the mail. It's going to be fixed again. Most of the reviews here are full of it! They all sound like commercials!If you really want to know what owning a zune is like before you buy it simply sort this list from worst to best by rating and read 10 or so of the more honest reviews.I'd be surprised if this device does not generate a lawsuit or two before it fades into obscurity.
Three in-home repair attempts from two different repair companies without success. Finally, they took it out of my home to get it repaired...and the HD now won't work. Philips won't help. I think they hope that if they ignore customers long enough that they will go away. I'll never buy a Philips electronics device again.
All complaints about lens-cap error are true. The first unit broke but was within 30 days of purchase from Amazon, and it was replaced free by Amazon. The second unit broke after about 8 months. After I paid for shipping, JVC agreed to fix it for free (maybe they know this is an issue with this model, but won't admit it officially). But after servicing, the screen door now won't latch and remain closed and there were small scratches on the outside of screen panel. JVC says I need to pay shipping again and then they'll look at things that broke during the first service. Maybe I'll just salvage what I have and live with it.Other than the above *major* issue,- I like the small size of the unit; almost fits in a big pocket- Picture quality isn't bad, but not as great as some users claim.- Like the fact that it comes with a remote.- Strap and lens-cap feel cheap
First one lasted two weeks and the second one lasted around 9 months. I just expected to get more time out of my power adapters. I know the price was very low, but other adapters with a low price have lasted longer.
I purchased this item to use in my 2008 Chevy Malibu. It fit loosely in my lighter, and shorted in & out. After about 1 month of frustrated usage, it stopped working completely. The problem was in the cigarette cartridge of the cable. I wanted a brand name cable over a generic but found this product to be substandard, like buying a fake Gucci purse off the streets. Luckily, I recently was able to trade in my old Garmin for a new one, getting a $50 rebate at the Chicago Garmin store. My new Garmin came with new power cable.
I completely like the design of this bag, but I took it brand new on a 3 week trip to India. I carried it with me everyday and by the end of the 3 weeks, it had 2 rather large rips at the seams where the main compartment zipper is. One of the rips occurred during only the 2nd week of use. I'd recommend a more durably constructed bag.
It plays 4 short songs, the ear phones don't even fit a 3 year olds head and it is too big to fit a doll. The biggest waste of money ever!
This is a great amplifier and works well, unfortunately no one supports this product anymore. My battery no longer holds a charge and I can not find a replacement part or anyone that will help me.
I can get horrible sounding audio to come out... IF, i hold the antenna in physical contact with the antenna on my radio. as soon as they are no longer in contact, no audio whatsoever.DO NOT BUY.
Vista gives a message that this device is not ready boost ready. It will run in Vista, but no noticable speed increase. I later learned Microsoft now has a list of proven devices that work well with Ready Boost. (Oh well).
I bought this camera a little over 2 years ago and, initially, I was very pleased with it until recently. Many features and a well-written manual.I was trying to recharge the battery last week and the camera would not respond (no charging). I tried a second battery I had purchased as a spare when I first bought the camera, and had the same problem.I called their service deptartment and was connected to a very sweet woman in India who had limited English skills. I gave up with her and then filed a service request on the internet and was told that the camera was beyond the 1 year warranty and was apparently "dysfunctional." Plainly put, it was broken.I am very displeased with a camera that initially cost close to $300 and lasted only about 2 years. It was manufactured in China. I would expect that a camera in this price range would certainly last much longer, as my prior Japanese camera did (it was stolen). It is the VERY LAST H-P product I will ever buy and you may want to be careful in considering any of their (Chinese manufactured) products.
I guess I was expecting too much. They are very small, at least compared to what I thought they'd be. I can barley get them to fit my big head. I have a $4 pair of Koss headphones that are more comfortable and fit better. They sound like garbage. Yeah, they have bass, but it sounds muffled. Where are the highs and mids. Middle range sound is most important in my book and these headphones have a terrible mid range. Bass is good for irritating you after a while and helping you get hearing damage. The reviews on this product make me wonder if these people have ever tried on a good pair of headphones, not just bass headphones.I'm done buying headphones that I don't try on first. $40 in the toilet.
The Brown Zune is definitely (in my opinion) the nicest-looking Zune of the first-run Zune series. After the case color, there's no difference between the Zunes. However, the Zune was not without its share of problems that made it nonfunctional for me and caused me to return the player.Pros:1. Looks great. Comes in brown, which looks professional. Smooth and pleasant to the touch. All other colors, even pink, appear attractive on this thing. That can't be said about the dull, boring color line-up of the iPod 6G series.2. Durable. The Zune can be thrown in your pant pockets and you won't have to worry about it getting squished or scratched (so long as you don't throw it in the same pocket as your keys). Use a screen protector if throwing it in a pocket or backpack with other items.3. Intuitive. The on-screen navigation and buttons on the case are great. While it looks like a wheel, the main interface is merely a directional pad. No doubt the wheel look was added to make it look like an iPod, but there is no touch-sensitivity or scrolling on that thing.Cons (outweigh the Pros, for me):1. The screen is horrendous. While it's big, the colors are horrible. If you upload a picture, it does not appear as it does on your computer. Your computer is able to display 32-bit color while this device seems to downscale all images to 16-bit color. It's very obvious too, not just to the trained eye. Unnecessary grain is added to all pictures, wallpapers and videos. Video quality is definitely surpassed by the iPod line-up.2. Zune Software. This software is based on Windows Media Player 11, but is even less intuitive. The organizational skills of this software cannot even scratch the surface of iTunes or maybe even Winamp. Unlike the iPod, the Zune cannot be synced with any other piece of software. That mans you're locked down to Windows (XP or Vista) and forced to use WMP11/Zune. At least the iPod works in Windows, Mac and even Linux, and can be synced with software other than iTunes.3. Album Sorting Problem #1: If you have multiple albums with the same name (for example, "Piano Concertos" by Beethoven and "Piano Concertos" by Chopin) they will be lumped together as if they were one album. They will be listed by the first artist alphabetically (so by this example, all of Chopin's music will appear under Beethoven).4. Album Sorting Problem #2: The Zune ignores the Disc Number ID3 tag. If you have an album that is multiple discs long (For example, a Beatles Greatest Hits that's 2 or 3 discs long) all of the Track 1's will be lumped together, Track 2's, etc. They will not appear in the correct order. This can be band-aid fixed by sequencing your track titles as one long disc, but that is unnecessary when every other music software on the planet can understand disc numbers.5. Zune Store. Your song purchases from Microsoft's ironically-named PlaysForSure stores do not work on the Zune. Zune Store songs only play on the Zune (and through the Zune PC software). The Zune store has a pathetic amount of choices, not only compared to iTunes, but even compared to PlaysForSure stores such as Napster. Enough said.I have gone through many music players, iPods, Sandisks, Creatives, the Zune and others, and can say currently that the Zune (1) has too many flaws for it to be my music player of choice.
this cord produced a very fuzzy connection , but it was very cheap so now it sits in a box
I bought the 400 GB drive, and like others here, the drive simply doesn't work. It runs fine for a period of time and then disconnects. Complete waste of money. Seagate's customer service has been very cavalier about the problem suggesting it is my system - but clearly from searching the web, the problem is in the hardware. Avoid this product!!!!
after 1 week of light use one of the eyepieces felt. another disappointing point is chromatic aberration that it produces. Save you money for a quality product. I would not buy it again !
I bought it to connect a desktop and a laptop with dock station. It looks great out of the box, with all the connections I want to have.However, it froze every a few hours. Mouse, keyboard, audio channel..., you name it. The only signal it never loses is the video.Finally, I gave up and decided to return it to Amazon.com.
This version is terribly slow. I have had the 1GB and 2GB versions because I love the form factor -- no more lost caps! I use them with four different computers (three different manufacturers). They perform the same with all of them. In this case, the 4GB version is a true dog. For a small number of large files, it is about 2x slower than earlier models. For a large number of small files, it is about 10x slower, sometimes worse. Totally unacceptable. That might not seem bad, but when you realize that a standard 3 minute transfer now takes over 30 minutes, spit-cough-phooey! The only reason I am even keeping it is because I need the extra space. Not happy with this one.
These speakers do sound great but just like many others who have reviewed these speakers, they eventually just stop working. It sounds like I was one of the lucky ones as mine lasted two years. But I really didn't use them all that much and I don't blast the volumes. When you spend this kind of many on a product it should at least last 5 years or so. I've never had any other speaker brand just stop working on me before. Worse of all is to hear that Klipsch is charging a lot of money to repair their faulty products and that people had problems with them even after they were "repaired". Well, I'm not wasting time and money on repairing them. I'm just switching to Logitech. No more Klipsch ever again for me.
I bought this lens in October and loved it. It's great when it works, but the manufacturing sucks, and the lens came apart in under a year. I sent it in for warranty repair and got a bill. I spent HOURS on the phone with Sigma's repair department and, after being passed around from technician to manager to Sales Manager, I was told they'd pay for the repair labor, but I had to pay for parts. They were totally unconcerned with customer satisfaction, totally unconcerned with the reputation of their equipment. They just weren't going to fix the problem with the piece of equipment I paid $800 for. Sigma makes a great product, but isn't at all concerned with customer Satisfaction
Video delays are horrendous! There is a disconcerting lack of sync between the audio and video. Similar to a 1970's Japanese over-dub movie. Don't buy it!
Disappointed with Sony and this product (running Windows Vista ;(((. The computer crashed twice within a year. The reason was that the boot file was damaged. Asked Sony if I can create a backup boot disc - no one can give me a straight answer! You can restore the computer to its original purchased state, however, who will pay me for all my lost time - Gates or Sony Corp?? I should send tnem an invoice ;)).
I did not research this one because I was happy with my previous palms. The screen in the ads has the night light lite so it appears to have backlighting which is does not. You have to have direct light to see the screen.You can use the light to make up for the darkness but it runs the battery down quick.To add to my sting. The m515 came out 3 weeks after I bought it.I will probably get a Clie or a Handspring the next time....
I really like the product, but wh I ordered it they told me that it would come with a $20 rebate, as of yet I haven't got it. The product is good, butte service was less than desireable.
I have always been a big fan of HP printers. I have an HP 920c at work and love it. I was trying to find one for my home but they have discontinued it. Instead I bought this one and have been so disappointed with it. It jams all the time and the color isn't as good as the 920c. It makes a terrible noise when it is trying to pull the paper through and it always manages to pull at least 5 pages at a time. Now it is refusing to print anything. I am not happy with this printer at all.
I wouldn't recommend these (or any other 9V rechargeable) for smoke detector applications. They drain down after 120 to 180 days and need a charge...which is ok, if you are disciplined enough to make this necessary recharge. They will save you money over time compared to the alky bats, so you make the call. Chargers for these bats are also pricy and you need to make sure you have a charger that will handle your battery. An 9.5 charger will fry an 8.5 bat...beware.
I only ventured into this purchase because I have a vast collection of cassette mix tapes and my GREAT sound system (Panasonic) decided to quit on me. I was willing to take a chance on something cheap until I found something better. I expected the crummy sound. I did not expect the cassette drives to become erratic after TWO WEEKS of play ! Apparently they are &#34;variable speed.&#34; This thing should have never been designed, yet alone manufactured.Fooled me.... shame on me !
This unit is so good in so many ways, I really wanted to give it a positive review. In general, I have been very satisfied with other Linksys products. Unfortunately, the driver refuses to load properly after a reboot (a frequent occurance on Win98). The only fix I found was to unplug and then plug-in the USB cable after every reboot or stand-by. I very tedious process! Tech support simply told be to repeatedly re-install the software, which never worked. Naturally, by the time I finally concluded there was no way to fix the problem, It was past the point where I could simply return it.However, once the driver is running, It seems to work fine.
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 ordered this product and went through the set-up process for my TV (sony), VCR (mitsubishi), DVD (sony) and then found it could not be configured to my Harmon-Kardon AVR55 home theater five speaker system. When I called the company directly, the business(?) phone is answered &quot;cash n gold&quot; and the enterprise sounds like it operates from a warehouse with loudspeakers interrupting anyone you are speaking with. The product appears to have some cool features but to not have the set-up code for a top-of-the-line Harman Kardon home theater system is unfortunate and somewhat misrepresentative.
I heartedly agree with so many of the negative comments posted here. Yes, this printer does have some good days. Copy feature is decent. The HP Image Zone software included does some really nice touch-up work to scanned documents. BUT---The printer does not handle 4x6 photos at all. They slip causing a paper jam that creates a printer error that will NOT go away. Cannot cancel print, cannot clear, the error jams the entire printer and prevents printing any subsequent documents. Cannot even DELETE the printer. Requires complete software reinstallation. I would never recommend this printer to anyone who has an interest in using the printer for photos. It is the pits.
Easy to install, but it wouldn't hold my 26" LCD TV. Returned it for larger model.
As a previous reviewer said, the power wire is NOT 8 gauge. If you want to run more than a 100 wRMS amplifier using this wire, it would be unsafe.The material used is copper-clad aluminum, which is less expensive, and less conductive than traditional copper. The catch is that you need almost twice the wire to make up for the conductivity difference.The actual wire diameter is roughly equivalent to normal 10 gauge, but since it does not use solid copper, so it should be rated at 12 gauge.Other components in the kit are of similar quality, just enough to function. RCAs are foil wrapped twisted pair, comparable to most low-end RCAs, but no complaints there. Turn-on lead and speaker wire are also undersized, but are less critical... since your amplifier won't be running more than 100 wRMS.If I had to do it over again, I'd buy Audiopipe or KnuKonceptz.
I have had this camera for less than 1 year and now it won't work anymore and comes up with the message "Battery Exhausted" even when brand new batteries are installed. I checked a few other sites and was surprised to find numerous comments about this very problem and the lack of any sort of customer support from Nikon on what is clearly a defective product.My suggestion is "Don't buy this product".
Bought this battery for my panasonic phone. When it first arrived, it worked fine and seemed like a great buy. One month later, the battery had died. Spend the money on the manufacturers battery, you'll save in the long run.
Despite claims on the iogear site to support Vista, this hub and card reader periodically stopped working -- the card reader especially usually required a restart after every use. Repeated e-mails to support have gone unanswered.
To Wonder Electronics , I WONDER how wide the label tape is ? Duh , How am I suppose to buy it if Wonder electronics doesnt even tell the most important specification of the product. WHAT IS THE WIDTH OF THE TAPE ?
This item was supposed to be a Christmas present. I ordered it on December 17 and paid for 1-day shipping. It was (and is!) showing "In Stock", but for some reason I won't get it until possibly February??? Come on!
Purchased this from Amazon. Worked great the first 2 times I used it. Then the receiving unit died for no obvious reason. Waste of money to purchase an item that works for only 2 hours.
This modem was recommend by my ISP cox.net to replace the old Motorola unit I had been renting. This Best Data &quot;high-speed&quot; modem ran about 10 times slower than the Motorola unit. I checked some speed test web sites and was getting about 100 to 200 kbps. I hooked the Motorola unit back up and got 1.7 Mbps. The tech support guy at Cox suggested a Toshiba 1100. Maybe I received a defective unit, but I've returned it and will purchase the Toshiba.
Had the camera for 4 days and a friend dropped it. As it turns out, it costs more to repair than it does to replace. Big disappointment.
Most overrated product I've ever owned. Only thing it picks up is traffic signals to drive you crazy. A k-mart detector for one third the money worked better. Over priced and overrated.
I am lukewarm about this cleaning kit. When I first used it, it looked like it had actually damaged the viewfinder on my camera, but repeated applications of cleaning fluid eventually restored the lens to its pre-cleaning condition. Since then, I've used it several times with my camera and my binoculars, and it definitely helps. But the results are not as good as I expect. Next time I'll shop for other lens cleaning kits before I'll buy another one from Nikon. Another small problem is that the various bits and pieces of the kit don't fit well into their storage case. As a result, using the kit is always mildly frustrating. There must be a better product out there somewhere!
I bought this product from Samsclub and its going back tomorrow. I have been using logitech wireless mouse and wanted a keyboard and mouse combination, so went for this. The wireless signal is really lousy and u need to have a straight line of sight for this to work. Also, if u r more than 3 ft from the wireless receiver, it will not work. I would have given it negative stars if possible.
I had high hopes for this device. I had looked around fairly thoroughly for a USB drive that I could carry on my key chain and that had a design to protect against losing the cap. This seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately, the ring for attaching the drive to other items is apparently too small to fit on a standard key chain, and broke within two weeks. Additionally, the swivel design just isn't sturdy, the two pieces come apart fairly easily, and it just doesnt stay locked in place while in your pocket. On top of this, the device is bigger than most you'll find, and being a high capacity device, the transfer rate is fairly slow. To be fair all higher capacity usb devices i've tried have been fairly slow, so this probably isn't the fault of the designers.Bottom line, the idea of the design is good, but they need to reduce the size overall, increase the size of the key ring attachment, and ensure the swivel pieces actually stay locked together. In the mean time I strongly suggest going with a sandisk cruzer slide. They only go up to 8gb and the slide is a bit looser than I would like, but the design is the sturdiest I've seen on a USB drive that will attach to your key chain.
I purchased them to keep in contact with another couple while we were at Disney World on vacation. They had almost no range at all and in fact, only worked when we were in sight of each other already, even with brand new batteries. I will be returning them and hopefully replacing them with a more suitable product.
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.
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.
This is used with a Roady XM and it is a fair solution. Of course the best install is to hard wire. Second best is to use the cassette adapter. IN DISTANT THIRD PLACE IS THE DELPHI FM MODULATOR. It is cool that it is a custom accessory to the Roady but on long point to point trips you will be changing the frequency often as fringe stations easily overpower it. But for portability of the Roady between cars where no cassette is available - it will perform at an acceptable level.
tHIS DVD PLAYER GAVE ME AND MY THREE YEAR OLD A LOT OF PROBLEMS. tRUE IT'S CUTE AND, CONVENIENT (FOR A WHILE), BUT wE GOT IT FOR HIM FOR CHRISTMAS THIS PAST YEAR AND IT'S ALREADY BROKEN. mY SON DOES LOVE IT AND HE'LL MORE THAN LIKELY GET ANOTHER ONE, AND ANOTHER ONE AND ANOTHER (ONLY BECAUSE IT MATCHES HIS TV AND ONCE AGAIN, HE LOVES IT). i SAY SAVE YOUR MONEY OR PREPARE TO BUY MORE THAN ONE, AND BE SURE TO GET YOUR WARRANTY FULFILLED. i WAS WARNED BEFORE i GOT IT BUT i JUST WANTED HIM TO HAVE IT AND SURE ENOUGH IT BROKE.
No, No, No. Do not buy this printer.A myriad of problems you'll encounter if you go ahead and ignore this and every other customer review that you'll find listed here.There was a day when this printer truly impressed me. That day was about two weeks after I had the printer set up and already conquered the first of at least five Lexmark wars. That day I printed out about three color photo copies of pictures that were sent to me through e-mail. The quality of each copy was stunning. I had never seen such detail come from a home based printer! It was pure joy, and...SCREETCH!! Dream over. Suddenly I was completely out of color ink, and it was a $45 trip to Office Depot to replace the cartridge. This new cartridge lasted me another very short life, and then came the paper jams. You'll discover that this printer is extremely fragile while trying to unjam the paper mess. As time goes by, you'll need to hold the paper against the right clip of the upright paper tray in order for the paper to feed in straight. And finally, after a month or two has trudged on by, all the while with the memory (now fading away) of the day when the Lexmark did what it should, my lovely printer died. My printer has become totally worthless because the electronic mechanisms that surround both the left and the right cartridges &quot;shorted out,&quot; as the troubleshooting guide has told me so.Take warning and go find a Canon or something.
This Opteka telephoto lens is made in China and is very poor quality.All my shots had lots of distortion and chromatic aberration.Your pictures look like they were taken on a toy camera with a very bad plastic lens.This was a complete waste of money!
I was assured by the seller that this product would work with my radio -- not so. I need to contact and return
What a waste of money...The phone sounds terrible. I thought that would be okay since I have another phone in the office but I have had to use it on occasion and no one can hear me. Also, the yellow ink ran out so it just quit....WILL NOT RECEIVE BLACK & WHITE FAXES, WILL NOT MAKE B/W COPIES if out of YELLOW ink. What a pain. Also it is not user friendly at all. I bet a lot of these reviews were written shortly after purchase...bet they won't be so happy in a few months...been there. Looking for a new one now...uugh...hate to waste my money.
Easy installation.... I think not. I tried to install this card on my WinME machine... everything was going fine until it said it needed an extra file. I found it, it said it installed. I'm rebooting my comp, when it freezes on the Windows Logo. I cut the power after about 10 mins of sitting there, then reboot. The comp loads, I goto Device Manager, and see that my Linksys card has a fatal error, oh joy. I uninstall, then try reinstalling the drivers, I point the way to that extra file it says it needs. Again, my computer froze, in the middle of installing. To make a long story short... I had to revert my system back to before I had ever tried to install this. Be warned!
I was ready to fall in love with the Palm m505, but they blew it. I've been a devoted Palm user for 5 years and got the m505 to replace my aging Palm IIIc. The m505 has ALMOST everything I want: sleek design, solid metal housing, buttons that feel crisp and easy to press, and a fabulous card slot I use for adding 16Meg. But face it, the most important feature is the screen (especially to me, a photographer). Well, with 65,000 colors, shading is much smoother on the m505 than on the IIIc. Unfortunately, the m505 colors are quite dim and inaccurate. Under office lighting, some people can't even tell that it's in color. White is sort of dull silver. Red, brown, and gold are almost indistinguishable. Green foliage looks dead and brownish. Yellow is dull orangish gold. Skin tones are totally washed out. With the backlight on, it's brighter, but everthing is tinged blueish. I can't show off my photo collection on the m505. I'm keeping the IIIc. One redeeming feature of the m505 screen is that it's best when viewed in bright sunlight. If you want a device for reading text or viewing maps while hiking or in a car or plane, then the m505 is for you. If you are an office dweller or want to view photos, you would be far better off with a IIIc.
Bought these, got them two days later, bass sounded cool up until 40 minutes later when I set them down and later used them to find the subwoofer blew out. honestly NOT EVEN AN HOUR OF USING THEM THE BASS BLOWS OUT. WTFFFFF
Just a word of warning before you buy this TV. For the first few months the TV was fantastic - then one day it just turned itself off - never to come back to life. That was in November of 2005 and over 3 months and 2 housecalls later the set is still broken and Phillips continues to do everything they can except replace it. Currently, according to Phillips, the parts are all on back order (for over a month now) and nothing has happened. Not only will I never buy a Phillips ANYTHING again - I will certainly make sure my coworkers and friends don't either.
This one went on ok but the negative terminal is too loose on the post even with the screw all the way in and torqued beyond belief. Their engineers obviously aren't being drug tested. Also the positive terminal has no insulating cover like many other brands do. Always a nice thing having all that exposed metal with a direct line to the positive side of your battery just sitting there waiting to weld itself to your hood or something.
This camera sucks! The quality is so so soooooooooo bad. IF your just looking to save some money by buying this dont! It is just a waste you will wish you spent an extra 100 bucks for something way way better. The camera is cheapo plastic the quality sucks.....EVERYTHING ABOUT IT SUCKS...
Trendnet TE100-PIP unit was to connect by computer operating with Win XP to a Canon color PIXMA iP4000 printer connecter by home LAN.I had to have Trendnet tech support to get it installed after 2 hours with a new software down load it worked in one direction (printing). I had tried installing it using another computer with win7 with no luck.The unit is very tight fit on the printer.The unit was advertised as by directional, but could not be made to work in my case. I have tried working with Trendnet and they gave up, but suggested contacting Canon for a new driver that supports the TE100-PIP. Canon replied they could not help, but I did re-install the print drive.After installing the unit, I can print from ether compute (Win XP or 7), but the printer ink levels are not available as is the case when the printer is hard wired directly to a computerJo42
The headphones I received worked for about a week before the cord pulled out of the headphones. And I take good care of things. Maybe this one was defective. Sound quality was good. Headphones were much smaller than anticipated.
I bought these for a new LED flashlight back in Jan 2010. Upon receiving the batteries, you will see a simple note haphazardly taped to the package: "Not for use in flashlights." No mention of this limitation on the Amazon product page.
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 thought I would like the bigger screen size, but the unit is just too heavy. The windshield holder cannot properly hold the weight of the unit, and it sags until it touches the dashboard. The battery pack cannot be used while in the windshield holder so you must use the DC car adapter. The DVD player can make the unit incredibly hot, so we used it only for short periods of time as we did not want to over heat the unit. After 2 years of use, the unit is no longer working properly; upon start up the navigation program won't load. I did some research and found this is a common problem.
A beautiful product with alot of features from Olympus however worked for only 3 months after purchase date. Why:1. Plastic case - Because of the plastic case you cannot store this device in tight places (pants pockets) or places with vibration which caused my unit to fail after only 3 months. This isn't a rugged design.2. It's very tiny - This makes the unit more fragile especially with a plastic case.3. The tiny built-in speaker magnet will attract ANY metal crumbs and is very difficult to remove them from the tiny holes, which will result in audio noise/distortion during playback by speaker.Also voice record-to-playback navigation is cumbersome - It's difficult to go from recording to seeking for playback.Overall: This unit works well under intensive care but will fail in harsh conditions because it is so fragile. It is pricey too. At $200.00 Olympus failed to replace my unit and all music, lectures, and data was lost.
This Sangean H2O radio looks and feels like quality. The rubber buttons don't wear well. The AM reception is bad. You have to drill into the wall if you want to attach it in your shower/bath. I had to screw it in on the wall next to the shower.
I got this last August for my birthday. In January I could no longer transfer music on any of 2 computers to the player. I've been dealing with tech support since then and have not got an answer still. Also, when I set the FM stations to pre-sets, they are erased each time I turn the player off. My husband also had a Rio player, can't remember which model, and his just stopped working completely. Needless to say, I hate RIO and would never buy anything from them again.
The good news is that this drive functionally works. That's where the good news ends. The backup software is not intuitive, if not confusing. When I made a mirror of my PC's hard drive, it hosed Thunderbird by adding a second In box, second sent folder, etc. I was never able to resolve/undo this. When I used the software to back up my recent data, instead of over writing the same folder, it kept making sub folders which I would later have to go and delete. After doing this a few times, the drive became nearly 20% fragmented and I had to use Windows to defragment the drive! I just got a new PC and tried to use this drive with Win7 and it would not recognize this drive. I called their tech support who said their was nothing they could do. So guess I will try to reformat the drive myself and make it still usable. My next hard drive will not from Acommdata.
I ordered this tv new. But when I opened the box, it did not look like spankin' new, was apparently used with finger print on the screen. Has anyone had this problem? I read on the internet about samsung repacking defective used items as new after fixing it. I'm returning mine not even for replacement but for refund.
This thing was great while it worked. Thought spending the $200 would mean I was getting something that would last a while. Well, 5 days past warranty expiration and the thing pukes. Dead, it turns on but I can't get to the interenet through it. The lights just flash. Pretty cool. I bought a D-link Firewall for half as much hoping to get atleast as much life out of it. What a piece of CRAP.
I tried to find a cheaper ink and now I am paying.I replaced two colors with Rhinoteck cartridges in my Cannon S800.The prints looked good at first however after a while, the prints lost saturation and appeared streaky. The head test showed the two Rhinotek colors were paler and were streaking. It appeared as though the two heads were getting plugged. I replaced the cartridges with Cannons and the problem is getting better. I do not know if I will have to replace the heads.
Got this for my 11year old daughter for xmas. The battery door hinge or spring broke and the batteries kept getting ejected out. Which frustrated my daughter because all the data/photos taken are lost. Should have payed more and not invested in a toy camera.
This is not the way to get started in astronomy.The red flag is the ridiculously high advertised magnification of "600x." Do you know what you will see at 600x in this scope? Nothing but a dim blur. Note that the objective (main) lens is 50mm. All telescope optics have inherent limitations; maximum useful magnification per millimeter of aperture is about 2x. Therefore, with any attempt to use this scope at magnification of over 100-120x, the increase in image size will be more than offset by breakdown, and that's even assuming the quality of the objective lens is any good. The ad's description of the objective is impressive but--given the deceptive magnification claim--not credible.To their credit, the manufacturers have added a reflex finder instead of one of the ridiculously small magnifying finders that commonly plague these scopes. The 52-degree apparent field of the eyepiece is creditable, better than the junk so often found on these scopes. But it is too high a magnification to be used with this scope, and don't even think of using the barlow.Using an astronomical telescope is not like playing an MP3 file and but rather like playing a guitar. It is a learned skill. And 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 this website), then graduate to something along the lines of a 150-200mm (6-8") Dobsonian; good ones can be found on Amazon starting at under $290.For more information on buying telescopes, see my encyclopedic guide on Amazon: "So you want to buy a telescope."
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.
Product needed to be returned. The transmitter is very poor and even after turning up my car stereo volume all the way I could barely even hear the music. I thought it might be something I was doing, but after checking all the settting it turns out it's just a poor product. I had my mp3 player volume turned up, the transmitter was powered up, the transmitter and my car stereo were tuned to the same frequency, and the frequency I was using doesn't have a radio station on it - still nothing! I would be careful ordering this product. Maybe the one I received just had problems, but it doesn't appear that I'm the only one experiencing these problems after reading other reviews.
I had tried several HP products and they were poorly manufactured with tones of problems. This one is also a bad one. Its customer service is certainly NO service at all. HP needs to fix its problems to stay in business. Avoid HP for now.
I don't own this computer, but have a Presario 1500 that I need to replace because of overheating/shutdown problems when running more than one program, or very large ones. This is a very frustrating problem that can cause you to loose all unsaved work when it happens. The CD burner has also quit working. This is my second Compaq computer and I plan to try a differnt brand soon to see if the quality is better.
I bought these after my other Sony noise-cancelling headphones were stolen. Maybe I just don't have the right size ears, but these do not cancel any noise out. I have already ordered a different pair.
This mouse is grossly mis-named. It isn't miniature at all. I can't speak to any of the features, since we haven't taken it out of the packaging. It's merely waiting to get sent back.
I bought the WPA-3000 and it just didn't work for me. Intermittent and nowhere near the advertised wireless range. However, I called the company I had bought the product from (Absolute Automation - [..]) and they took the WPA-3000 back letting me purchased the DCPA-2500 from them. Still made by Dakota, but the thing has worked flawlessly for me since I've had it. If you're considering the Dakota Alert 3000 products take a look at the 2500's instead. You will be much happier! Also, can't say enough good things about Absolute Automation. They really helped me out, I thought I was stuck with a no good alarm.
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.
We bought a Scanjet 8290 with auto document feeder last week because we need a fast scanner to digitize thousands of documents. It seems like none of the really fast scanners work with Macs, only Windows. HP, on the other hand, promised scans &quot;up to 25 pages per minute.&quot;Well, we couldn't get it to scan more than 4 pages per minute using our 1 GHz iMac (768 MB RAM). After a couple of days of trying to get it to work, we finally called HP's tech support (their website is so bad it's unbelievable). We were told that the 25 pages per minute rate is for a really souped up Windows machine (2 GHz, loads of RAM, etc). As far as their engineers are concerned, they can't scan more than 4 pages per minute on OS X either (on a machine similar to ours).It boils down to software, and the tech guy said there are no plans to write better software for OS X to fix this discrepancy in performance. I think it's false advertising and a total lack of regard for their customers. Besides, if I'll have to end up using a Windows machine, I would have gone with a different scanner (the Fujitsu ones get good reviews). The only reason I bought HP is because of the OS X compatibility and the purported high scan throughput.For now, I suggest you don't buy an 8290 if you're looking at their promised scan rates and especially if you're on a Mac platform. Their software stinks, and you'll only get 4 pages per minute (if you save all your files into Acrobat; as JPGs, you get 2 pages per minute). I'm back in the market for another scanner, although I'm resigned to the fact that I might have to use a PC to get what I want. But there's no way I'm buying an HP ever again.
The RVS4000 is not what it appears to be. Says it is a Gigabit router, but it will slow your network to a crawl. I am using a mix of 100Mbps and 1Gbps devices on my home network, but the maximum throughput through this "high speed" router is about 15.8 Mbps. So unless you're pining for the old days of 10Mbps speeds, stay far away from this piece of junk.Lastly, you can nearly double the speed (to almost 26Mbps) by disabling all the features of the device, but if you have to have everything disabled in order to use it, and you still can't get Gigabit speeds, why would you want it in the first place?
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 was my first internet orders and I recieved old plastic covers for big computers not flat sheets as it stated. The plastic was old and cracked everywhere it had been folded. All 3 pieces. I called for a return and they said they had to email me a return code. They never did. I called again. So far no code, no credit. This is my second review to you. Doesn't anyone care enought to respond. I quess $13.00 isn't important.
First of all, I don't want people to think I hate this screen. The quality is off the charts, but when compared to the screen of the slim PS2, it just plain sucks. The quality of the two screens is about the same, but the slim PS2's screen is about 5 inches bigger than the normal PS2's screen. So, if you don't have a slim PS2, then buy this one. But if you do have a slim PS2, then you wouldn't have to worry about this in the first place.
Like others have mentioned, it does well in all categories...then the paper jams start and you are out looking for another printer. I had it since 2/06 and it went out 4/07 and have only gone thru one cycle of cartridges.
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 !!
This printer has had more problems than I can list.All I will say is that is only worked for the first month we owned it.HP sent replacement parts twice, which worked for about a week each time.Now HP will not exchange or replace the printer at all.I was a loyal HP customer until now!
This is the WORST DLINk product I've ever had! The lack of an ability to map IP addresses to specific MACs is a MAJOR MISS. If the box had listed this, I would have dropped it right then and there!!!
Its looks pretty good given its specifications.My major complaint about this system is, I could hardly heard from the Back speakers and hence missing Surround sound effects of Dolby Digital.And then little inconviniences are,1. No direct &quot;Fast Forward (&gt;&gt;) / Backward (&lt;&lt;) feature. We need to select System Menu and go to the submenus to forward.2. The IR sensor is bottom of the unit at an angle facing down, and had trouble opertaing the remote when the unit is placed in Entertainment center.3. The disc selection is slow.
I primarily purchased this so I could load up discs of mp3 music to play, guess what it doesn't do? It does have an input for an mp3 player, which is either what they meant in regard to playing mp3 files, or they just lied. I'm really disappointed that it doesn't do the one thing that I was buying it to do.It has a "digital tuner", ummm this doesn't mean what most people would think it means. You don't tune the radio digitally, you have a scroll wheel on the side that is almost as oddly placed as the volume button which is even further back near the bottom.It does tell time, it seems pretty good on that account. Had it verbally abused me I would feel worse about this product, but since it didn't I'll give it an extra star.
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.
I've had two of them now and both quit working. The 2nd one was complements of Kensington (after a month of waiting) and within 2 weeks it quit also. The company won't answer my email now (however sent yet another mouse--USB, not bluetooth).Well, I did a little research and found out the problem is that batteries don't last too long on this mouse. I now have two working bluetooth mice and a USB mouse :-)))
I recommend NOT to buy this unit.The reason for this is, that as soon as one ink cartridge is low (not even empty), the unit stops working. On their website Brother mentions that it was designed that way to ensure quality printouts and protect the heads. In my opinion the only reason is to force you to buy the expensive cartridges.Even if you only print black & white, you still need the other 3 cartridges. The problem is, that the automatic cleaning process drains the ink. This means even if you NEVER print a single color page, you constantly have to replace the color cartridges.
LCD cracked in my pocket 2 weeks after we bought it. Didn't sit on it, didn't bang it into anything. Loved this camera otherwise. Great movie mode, navigation, etc.I read the reviews ahead of time indicating that it was fragile, so was very careful not to abuse it. I suppose I could've bought a case or screen protector, but figured it was at least engineered well enough to survive in a pocket. After all, previous cameras and cell phone lcds always have.Luckily, J&R; accepted the return and refunded my money. Feature-wise, I haven't yet found anything else I like quite as much as the SD300.
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.
I purchased this unit because it advertised 16x burn on DVD-Rs. I used 4 different brands of DVD-Rs listed on the website for this unit. None of them recorded faster than 2x. I could not get it to even record a DVD+R faster than 2x. I returned the unit after 3 days of trying different software configurations. Nothing I tried increased the burn rate faster than 2x.The only reason it deserves a "2 stars" is because it plays back very well and did produce a good recorded DVD-R, it just takes "half a lifetime" to complete a burn.
I have to admit that this is a very fine and beautiful monitor. The display is very crisp and vibrant and the 1600x1200 resolution on a 20" monitor is definitely worth the hefty price tag.BUT...BUYER BEWARE...I purchased one of these monitors and after two months dead pixels began appearing right in the center of the monitor. Of course, two months is usually longer than the period you have to return the product to your retailer for an exchange (hopefully no questions asked) without having to deal with Sony.Anybody who has used an LCD monitor with dead pixels can empathize with how frustrating they can be, especially dead pixels located in the center of the monitor. Yes, they're usually only visible on full color surfaces, and there are only one or two, but I would ask you to consider how much time your screen is being used for word processing, programming, or editing graphics. The probability is high that your screen is a solid color (white) for a considerable amount of time, during which these dead pixels are definitely noticeable and very distracting.The warranty that comes with the monitor states that all parts and materials of the monitor are covered for three years if it is deemed defective. Unfortunately, I believe their definition of "defective" does not align with the consumer's.I would argue that if a pixel does not light, it would be called defective. A monitor is comprised of several pixels, therefore it is considered a part of the monitor. Without the pixels, the monitor would be rather useless, don't you agree?For whatever reason, defective pixels do not constitute defective material... unless there are several of them. I think it's analagous to having your car painted and returned with a visible scratch, but not being able to have it repainted because the scratch is not "big enough".If you call Sony to have your monitor fixed or replaced due to bad pixels, they will NOT replace it. Instead they will give you some P.R. line about the incredible technology used to manufacture these monitors (blahblahblah) and therefore it is okay to have dead pixels and even though some don't work, they are not defective. Whatever reason they give you, I guarantee you won't care. According to Sony, your monitor is not defective and it will not be repaired or exchanged (even if you paid $1200 for it).They will go on to tell you that most people who have dead pixels rarely even notice. I don't know if I believe that. Anybody who is considering spending $1200 on a monitor will surely notice and be annoyed by even one dead pixel.All you can do is ask to file a complaint with the company, which means your name gets appended to the list of users with defective monitors. This, of course, means absolutely nothing.I think this kind of treatment is EXTREMELY disappointing, especially considering this monitor retails for around $1150 after tax. The limited warranty does not even mention their policy on dead pixel returns.I have four other non-Sony LCD monitors (with one of them being over three years old) and NONE of them have dead pixels, which makes me wonder...I would like to advise buyers to research other vendors and find one with a zero-dead-pixel policy, or perhaps investigate smaller and cheaper monitors. This monitor is definitely eye-candy, but the joy you will experience (as expressed by other new owners) will quickly and painfully end as soon as the dead pixels start appear.If you do decide to buy this monitor, be sure to get an extended warranty which will allow you to return it under any circumstance. You could be stuck having paid $1200 for a monitor with dead pixels after a few weeks of use.
Very disappointed. I had these headphones for a little over a month before (out of nowhere!) they started rattling like nobody's business. They weren't turned up all of the way and I didn't damage them etc. Besides this, the sound quality was only mediocre at best.I am thinking that a lot of people must be tricked into thinking they sound better due to the noise cancellation and such. No idea how these things had as many positive reviews as they do but... All I can say is that I'm glad I didn't have to pay full price, otherwise I would be having to jump through all kinds of hoops and red-tape to get them refunded or replaced.OH! And that dreadful anti-theft packaging *literally* took me 5min to open WITH scissors and I still wound up scratching the headphones getting them out despite my best efforts.Anyway, if you have value a quality listening experience, pick some other headphones. These are fine for watching TV or something but if you are trying to hear sounds that are overwhelmed (or not produced) with typical stock speakers, you should probably start looking elsewhere.
I bought this for a trip to record my photo's from a Nikon D200. I shoot RAW and JPEG format concurrently. Upon returning from my trip I Disconvered that the MC1 only records JPEG files as a stand alone. It will record RAW files if processed through a PC. I contacted Sony to see if there is a Firmware update that will allow me to record RAW files as a stand alone. Sony responded that they are developing a follow-on unit that will have this capability and there will is no planned update for the MC1 to record RAW files as a stand alone.
I have used these headphones for a long time. I have occasionally had to replace them when I pulled the wires out of the speakers. The last two pairs were very brittle and broke easily just below the hinges, two pairs in three days. This has not been a problem until now (Feb 07) and previously I found these headphones to be perfect for my needs.
Epson cartridges are a complete ripoff. You pay this much for black ink that only lasts about 30 prints? Absolutely horrible.
Good product, but did not come with power supply, so I must hunt for that now, will not work until I find a power supply somewhere.
Was working on zodiacs doing an FTX and had some decent sized seas but at no point in our night did I or the radio go in the water. Apparently that was all it took because because now the window is completely fogged up and I have nothing but problems transmitting on it now. I wish companies could be held responsible in some fashion when their marketing for an item is "waterproof" but the radio shouldn't even be anywhere around water.
Had my camera for a little over a month.Went to use it today and the picture doesn't come in as anything but lines.Used it to make phone calls - but I could have gotten a microphone for half the price if that's what I wanted!Thanks for nothing, Microsoft. What a POS.
Absolutely worthless. Head is wobbly under all circumstance. Crappy hard molded plastic leg-ends do not sit flat on a flat surface. Monopod, which is too short to be begin with, does not lock sufficiently to apply the slightest downward pressure. In short, a tool intended for stability becomes a balancing act instead. Counterproductive in the extreme.
Hello,I own the case for the 60 GB.The case is not covered at the botton, so it scratches with normal use.It does not have a protection for the wheel button.It pops open if it falls (happened once and the screen got scratched)I am getting a silicone
No way to contact their customer service. Very bad qulity.
I paid for overnight shipping the package was not received overnight. I would like a return in shipping cost.
My bag suffered a tear at the top after minimal use. Also, make sure the zipper is close ALL the way, because it might just swing open at anytime causing your equipment to fall off.
Don't bother - very disappointing for an HP product. This printer fails to print consistently and "carriage stalls" frequently. This defect is clearly well known at HP Support. The manual solution, while effective, is not a real answer. Save your time and money on this one.(...)
The keys were actually smaller than those on my Dell Inspiron 8600. But the major problem occurred about 3 weeks after I purchased it. Some keys would stop responding (would have to bang on them) and just as suddenly start to work again. Going to have it replaced and see if it reoccurs
Wrong nuts and bolts we're included.. Inless you wanna go to ace hardwere . Other than that it somewhat works
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.
I have an IBM laptop running Windows XP. I was unable to get this card to work. I went to Office Depot and bought the Belkin card and it worked immediately. I cannot reccomend the Startech card.
We recieved this at our baby shower after we had registered for it. We Tried it out and the static on it was so loud you couldn't hear the baby if you tried. In addition, the loud static drove us mad. We took it back to the 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.
Received this from Blue Proton. They said it was new, but didn't come with cd or proper paperwork, don't know why? Couldn't get it to hold a charge. It would look like it was charging for about a minute, then say it was fully charged. I left it plugged up for at least 10 hours, but it still didn't hold a charge. I tried updating firmware and everything else the help boards suggested. Nothing helped. I tried to contact Blue Proton for suggestions, but got no response at all. I eventually sent it back to Amazon, who took care of it with EXCELLENT customer service. I have 2 other types of Sansas that I love. So I suppose this was just a bad one or maybe even a bad model. It seemed a bit cheap when I got it. I eventually bought a Sansa Clip directly from Amazon and have been very pleased with it.
This DVD recorder is simply defective. I have contacted some fellow buyers, and reviewed dozens of web opinions. They all point to the same fatal defects in this product (disc errors, etc.) Shame on Phillips for marketing this junk, and further shame on this company for not stepping up and recalling all of them. CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH PHILIPS DVD RECORDERSAmazon should allow a "zero star" rating -- there is no positive news for Phillips customers.
Many of our disney movies don't play on this dvd player. I spoke to a Rep. at Apex and was told that a new format is being used and we wont be able to view any disney movies made in the last couple months.
After researching all the models carefully I picked the C6180 for its particular combination of features. After setting it up and running tests for a couple of days, I'm packing it up and sending it back.An important feature for me is being able to scan multi-page documents from the sheet feeder to a PDF file. I found that the C6180 could do it, but that the documents were noticeably too light and that the bottom part of the page was often cut off. I tried every variation in the software but couldn't find a fix. I also never got a preview box to pop up as part of the scanning process.I spoke to HP support, and the person I got was excellent and very knowledgeable. We worked through everything together over the phone, and when she tried the same thing I had been trying she got exactly the same results, finding also as I did that there was simply no way to fix it. We agreed it was clearly just a design flaw in the C6180.It's too bad, because I basically liked the unit. It's a nice size, and it connected up to my Airport network easily. It made photocopies that looked better than the originals. But the scanning part is seriously flawed in this particular way, so it won't meet my needs.This is why I buy from Amazon -- no problem returning something if it doesn't work out right.
I received this Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Router as a gift for Christmas, which is why I gave it two stars--it was free! If I had paid for this, it would have been given less.The documentation is very inadequate. While you're navigating through the web-based setup, it often refers you to the user manual for detailed help...unfortunately the help in the manual is exactly the same as the web-based setup screens. Belkin needs some major improvement in this area.The biggest problem I have with this hunk of junk is that it keeps getting disconnected from my cable modem. I currently use a Toshiba PCX1100U cable modem. Before hooking up this router, I had always achieved very high speeds without ever experiencing a single problem. Once I hooked this router up, the problems started. If you're browsing webpages, and ONLY webpages, you should be okay. But it seems that as soon as you start to download a file of decent size, it disconnects you from the cable modem. Naturally, Belkin's website and technical support also leave something to be desired.So, in a nutshell, save your money and go look for another brand of cable router such as a D-Link or Linksys. I've heard great things about the D-Link!
As all the other reviews have pointed out this unit is tremendiously over priced.For what Sony is asking it should support HDTV and have better internet capabilities.Sony's own support website for the Location Free TV is almost unviewable using theirown product and they don't even offer any updates. A notebook computer with a TVtuner would be a far better and cheaper solution as it would have a larger and sharperscreen as well not be saddled with the Location Free TV's far from adequate Web browsing.I'm unable to even check my Hotmail account or use some search engines and manycommon websites due to incompatibilites with it's web browser and forget about viewing anyvideo or audio on the net. For $1200 I expect more from Sony or any manufacturer for thatmatter.That said it is a great idea and if you just want it to watch TV around the house it works well.The battery life is a bit short if you want to go wireless; I get about 80-90 minutes per chargeunless you turn the screen brightness down so low you can hardly see the picture then youcan get about 3 hours. All in all, I would say it's a cool toy and your friends will be impressedbut $1200 for a 12" TV or $100 an inch is a bit steap for my taste.
I was very excited about getting this device. I thought I would be able to listen to internet radio all over the house.When I got it and set it up, I could only go about 3-4 feet before I got interference on my radio. I tried the suggested modification from other posters but this made no difference. Crane seem to have changed the VR2 dial since earlier posters and it is not obvious how to turn it fully, it just keeps turning forever. So no luck there.Couple of mitigating factors: 1) the input level on the side seem to be faulty on my unit, I got better results when I pushed it at an angle but obviously I could not keep my finger on it all of the time and 2) where I live, the FM spectrum seems to be very full and there are not many clear frequencies and as soon as I got more than a few feet away I got other radio channels.So, I sent this back, it's no more than a piece of frustrating junk to me.
Not sure what was the problem. But it took at least five trys to get the process done. Then the files were not that easy to get back...itunes did not convert to itunes on the new pc. Might be a microsoft issue otherwise I would have only give it one star.
Purchased remote from Amazon, would not work with my Nikon D3100,so I purchased another correct one that would work, unfortunatlly it has a cord attached to plug into the camera.
I can't seem to get this thing to work well over 30 feet (to a WRT54Gv3 or WRT54GSv5). I asked for new drivers and they sent me drivers for a "Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 88w8335 Libertas 802.11b/g Wireless" chip, when the board has (and the original drivers were for) a Realtek 8185L.I've finally gotten it connected and the performance is poor.But it was cheap. Penny wise, pound foolish.
I'm kind of surprised this thing is still on the market, given both the typical life cycle of such things and the problems that is has. As other have reported, the software doesn't quite work right--lots of delays, "busy" messages when it's not, adware, etc. The software installs half a dozen background tasks which frequently hang when the computer is shut down. The wireless network seems to work for printing, but not for scanning, where it hangs, so I'm forced to use an Ethernet cable.When the printer is first turned on after a couple of days of non-use, it thrashes about for several minutes "intializing"--something to do with the ink. I just hate this--if you just want to print a quick page, it's most annoying.Mine broke while under warranty, and it required lots of work to get them to replace it. The print head mechanism broke, which isn't surprising given the initialization thrashing. I also had a problem with them billing my credit card for non-return of the broken one, even though I returned it immediately and had a UPS tracking number; this took some effort to straighten out.The replacement is still working, knock on wood. Scan and print quality are good. I've never tried to use the fax. Hewlett-Packard used to be reliable for their quality and customer service; now they make cheap junk.
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 had exactly the same experience as C. Laska and returned the camera to Best Buy because it would not work as promised by the Best Buy salesperson. He told me I could plug in the supplied USB serial cable and simply transfer files, just as with my still camera. WRONG. First, no serial cable was supplied. Second, the documentation is unintelligible. Third, when I took it back to Best Buy, even the technical people couldn't figure out how to make it work. Nice hardware, but it's useless if the pictures it makes just sit there on tape in the camera. . . .
10 days after the warranty expired the drive is completely dead.During the year that it work it was often unreliable and just seemed to be spinning and spinning for no reason.Upon contacting Western Digital customer service about this problem, the best they could suggest is to purchase a new power supply and see if that would make it work. If it still does not work - they referred me to their data recovery partners.Well, I am certainly not going to buy any thing else from such an unreliable company and the data recovery services all seem to cost multiples of what I paid for the drive in the first place.Guess I am just SOOL...
This mouse could be really great except for one thing. There is no freaking way to scroll down the web page. Had I know this up front I would never have purchased this product. I like the ball action, it is very accurate. The ergonomics is great! But without the ability to scroll using the mouse, the benefits are just not worth itKensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327
bought to drive cross country, opened, started up, updated map ---- froze. never unfroze. seeing as i didnt have time to send it to the manufacturer we went out and bought a TOMTOM on sale - which was the same price, easier to use, and NEVER FROZE. ever.
I agree with the last two reviews,which are the only ones I read. My biggest complaint is also is that when it is out of one color of ink, you can not print in ANY color. I almost never print in color, yet I have to replace my color cartridges every couple of months. My blue quit printing all together, then the other day it quit printing because "cyan empty". Give me a break! It doesn't even print in Cyan! How could I have used the ink in the new cartridge I just put in (because I thought it WAS empty when it quit printing in cyan).Never again!!
I would rate this trackball much higher if it weren't for one thing: the pointer frequently stalls. Another reviewer said it's due to the pattern on the ball. I agree this is the problem. I tried putting the ball from a Microsoft trackball mouse in it. That got rid of stalling because the other ball is red with a dense pattern of black dots. Unfortunately that ball is just a little smaller so the pointer sometimes jerks around as the ball shifts at the end of a move.The three contact points and the recessed laser area need cleaning every once in a while. I keep an old toothbrush around for that. The ball comes out very easily for cleaning. The ball comes out almost too easily, so be careful if you move the unit around for cleaning or rearrangement of your workspace.I've tried an experiment with the red dotted ball: I cut up very small strips of clear packing tape and placed them over the contact points. With six layers of tape over each of the three points, the red dotted ball fits better. There's just a little bit more drag, but the mouse pointer doesn't jerk around. The stalling is, so far, eliminated. More time is needed to see how the strips of tape hold up. I'd give this jury-rigged adaptation a couple of extra stars, but I'll stick with two stars overall because very few people reading this are going to have a spare trackball with a red dotted ball lying around.
This player works OK, except with CD-R's, which was one of the reasons I wanted it to begin with. My CD-R's play fine on my old player, but not this cute portable one. I was very disappointed.
I have a Sony Vaio Notebook that I purchased 2 years ago, and during that time it was ahead of it's time, and in some respects, still is. I always have it hooked up to an outlet, but whenever I try to do stuff wireless, the battery life goes damn quick, even doing the simplist of tasks, like word. God forbid if I tried to listen to a CD, that would just be like drilling a 2 inch hole in the gas tank of a car. I am a very loyal customer to Sony, I got the Sony MiniDisc Player and recorder, Sony Studio Headphones, a Sony Handycam, Sony Playstation 2, and of course a Sony Vaio. But my loyalty cannot deter my feelings for the damn high price for this lousy battery. Hell I hardly used the battery and it already has been killed, how f***ed up is that? C'mon Sony, your squeezing my balls here, I am disappointed in this and I am forced to rely on the cord till Sony comes to gripes and lowers the price down dramatically.A side note to Sony: When making your damn laptops, make them so that people can actually upgrade the damn thing without having to rip out all the innards and replace everything, I want to upgrade my video memory, but you pricks embedded the graphics chip in my motherboard, so now I'm screwed and I have to get a new laptop with a better graphics card to even play some games. Now I have a headache, thank you Sony.
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.
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.
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.
WARNING: THIS PRINTER WILL DRIVE YOU INSANE. had exact same problems with x85 model.AS LOTS OF PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY MENTIONED.. these Lexmark printers are RUBBISH because: stupid error messages about non existant paper jams. It won't let you use other ink cartridges except Lexmark - it keeps telling you to install when you already have put in a new one. Therefore won't print at all and won't copy in black either. Tried alligning, cleaning, on/off, etc etc. V V ANNOYING. I'm taking mine to the tip. All lexmark advise you to do is clean nozzles?!
Take your choice of adjective: knockoff, counterfeit, imitation...Mine was shipped directly from China and on the back of the package you find "suitable for Panasonic cameras". The real battery that came with my camera has the Panasonic copyright on the battery and is made in Japan.I got stuck with an imitation once before and did not realize the difference between it and a real Panasonic battery until I was two weeks into a trip in Europe when the imitation one died ... just when I had an opportunity to keep shooting and get interesting shots.This time I trusted Amazon and the ad that said it was a Panasonic battery for Panasonic cameras. Evidently Amazon got hoodwinked as well. I left it at home and took two cameras to Europe for this year's trip.The battery will probably work for a few months and it's a hassle to send it back so I don't know if I will.What I'd really like to do is pay for it with some counterfeit Chinese currency.
Any type of Camera Bag is very subjective.. some will love it, others will not. In this case, I am in the do not like it category.I spend most of my time photographing in the Florida Everglades/Field environment.First, the positive about this bag... Well constructed, definitely keeps equipment safe when the bag is securely closed.What I did not like was the giant zipper opening that just falls open, that does not feel secure.. To remove equipment you must lay the backpack down and remove the top "flap". Otherwise, you run the risk of have a complete yard sale of everything in the bag.The other negative for me was all the straps/cords/etc hanging off the bag, just not to my liking.
What an amazing piece of crap. There is no way I will use this with the default insecure settings, yet any attempt to change the settings results in being locked out of the admin interface. The default password works fine at first, but when I changed the ssid and saved my config, then tried to go to another section, was asked for a user name and password. Nothing works; the default password is ignored. So do the reset and start again. I get in using the defaultpasswords, but once again, with any config change, I get locked out. Even if my first change is to change the password I'm screwed. There's a point when it dawns on you that something is just never going to work, so after countless attempts to make even basic config changes, and failing every time, I give up.
The C320, including the updated version 2.8, is full of imperfections and has so far 1 bug: once the gps calculates the route, it gives the estimated arrival time on the lower left corner of the screen. This time is never accurate and does NOT take into account your speed. For example, if you are stuck in traffic for 30 min, the ETA remains almost the same (the ETA can be 8:45 while the current time is 9:15!!!).On the iQue 3600, the ETA is accurate +/- 1 min, it is constantly adjusted to the traffic and your speed.
I bought this monitor to use as a second monitor along with a tablet for legal signatures. It came with an A/C monitor with 240 Volts and a plug that would only work in Europe. The input to the screen is a yellow RCA plug so one would have to have a special video card to use it with a computer. I sent it right back to Amazon.
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 had my external Maxtor for about a year (160GB Maxtor one touch). Now it is having read errors and I lost some data and photos. I have owned internal drives for over 8 years with no problems. Anyhow, I'm going to try a Seagate external now because I like the convenience of external drives. I recommend that you Buy a Seagate!Also customer support has a firm policy of not replacing drives after warranty which is when it will fail. So, unless you plan to use this for only 12 months, don't buy it. My posting here will give me $250 worth of satisfaction and perhaps much, much more in lost sales. They claim it's "Hot Swappable" above, well that IS TRUE...It runs very hot and you swap it after a few months with another brand.
I've owned this for about a year now. Initially it kept dropping the connection & I thought it was an issue with my cable provider. I have since moved, and have the same issue. After reading the other reviews on this item, I wish I never purchased it.
I really can't begin to describe how slow the transfer rate of the Lexar firefly is. The transfer rate makes it nearly unusable for anything but a few small files. It can take literally HOURS to transfer 500 MB if it is a bunch of small files you are transferring. It is a little bit faster with fewer larger files. However, I recommend looking for something else. I am very disappointed with my purchase.
I purchased this two years back, since then it has gone bad multiple times. First thing that goes bad is the fan. It becomes noisy. Then it becomes intermittent. Netgear will replace it with a rebuilt one (after you pay for S&H), which also goes bad. It has a two year warranty, as soon as the two years are up, Netgear support says sorry, you have to buy a new one. Can't say that I received a bad piece because multiple copies had similar problems. Not reliable.
If you're thinking about buying this cam don't, it's not worth the trouble. I bought this cam from amazon two days, and I'm having a lot trouble with my computer. Installing this cam is very hard, and when I did install it, my computer stop working. The price was too good to be true, they had to be something wrong with it. This cam doesn't work. You should not buy this cam.
I've bought Sony products for years. They have been my prefered choice for products. But these headphones were completely JUNK. I'm stunned by how bad this product is.The reviewer who wrote it's not worth $1 is right. Sound quality is horrible. There is an unbelievable amount of hissing noise. It's VERY VERY BAD. You actually have to turn your head to tune in the signal like an old pair of rabbit ears, else the hiss is louder than the actual audio you are trying to listen to. And I don't own a single wireless product that would cause signal interference. It's simply an unbelievably bad product. I'm still in shock. I simply can't get any use out of this product.Add to that, the headphones, while looking very stylish, has trouble connecting with its own recharger. When you put the headphones in its cradle, it has difficulty getting the two metal prongs on the base to align with the metal contacts on the headphones. Often it won't go in. The metal prongs usually gets caught in the grove between the plastic and the ear padding which is half a milimeter away from the metal contacts.DO NOT BUY THIS. There must be some problem with the quality control on this product line. Lotsa duds are being produced.
I couldn't wait to get my adapter, but ended up having to send it back because of all the problems. I'm not sure if I just had lemon or what, but once my Nokia 3650 and Sony T610 were paired (no problems there) I couldn't get any more communication between the devices. I tried this on two different computers, tried Belkin customer service (STILL haven't heard from them!), and finally, in my last ditch effort, looked up anything I could find on the net for help. All to no avail. I just don't have that much time to waste on this! What a disappointment!
These are very nice binoculars. But, when you watch birds either in flight or trying to find one in an are the field. The field of vision is way to small.The power is nice if you can hold steady on your object. But be aware the more magnification the more unsteady it becomes. If I wanted to have a pair for the glove box for an emerengy to watch a herd of elk or deer while driving and could stop by the side of the road and hold still, then these would be OK. For bird watching and even football games you need a larger lense at least 35mm or 50mm is better. This gives you more brightness and at dusk you can see much better. Dawn and Dusk 7X50 are the best. Don't get me wrong this is a great deal for holding steady on a bright day but will be disappointing for the most part in the field with limited light.
As soon as I finish transcribing what I can from the 90% inaudible mumbles I recorded with my Sony TC-M20DV cassette recorder, I am looking forward to smashing this useless piece of junk with a large hammer. I will never buy economy recording equipment again, because you get what you pay for.
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.
Never got me memory stick, when contacted the seller, they blamed on the post office. I'lll never buy from Digital Media Source again
I had this camera for a little over a year and the LCD Screen went out. Apparently this is common. The warranty does not cover this and Nikon charges a little over $100, including shipping, to fix.
THAT SOUND REGULATOR IS A RIPPOFF!IT DID NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH THE SOUND OF MY TV.
Far as I know this unit's main purpose is to supply more USB ports into which one can plug the various USB powered devices he/she owns. Given that fact I'm going to suggest that it might have been a good idea to put the USB ports where they belong ... in the front of the device where they are clearly visible and easily reachable without having to battle the jungle of wires already populating the back of the Mac Mini.And, bean counters be damned, I'm going to guess that while equipping the device with cables actually long enough to allow connecting things without risking life and limb might have reduced profit margins on this device a tiny bit, the loss in margin could have been easily recouped by ... drum roll please ... paying the guy who designed this thing what he/she is actually worth.Last, but not least, I bought this as a result of a positive review that ran in Mac World in which the reviewer mentioned the fact that this is not a self powered unit but that, in his estimation, that was not a big deal. So far I've had three devices that won't operate when plugged into this device due to it's lack of a power supply and I can tell you that's a big enough deal for me...
The drive has great capacity and works fast enough. However, after seeking it makes a very high pitched noise. It is not even that loud and yet I can't stand it at all. Would not recommend based on this if you have any kind of sensitive hearing. Additionally the drive has no means to set it to run slower but with less noise unlike other drives.
Absolute POS waste of money. Do not, under any circumstances, purchase this if you have a mac and want to use YIM. It will crash as soon as someone connects to see you, or within a few seconds thereafter. It would have been better to burn the $25... at least it would have produced a little bit of heat and light.
We are a multi-tivo house, but I'm not sure if we will buy another tivo in the future. Tivo has this new Tivo ToGo feature that should be great, but the rollout of the software is taking forever (multiple months). If you call customer service they cannot even tell you when the new software version will be downloaded to your Tivo, or where you are on the list.Tivo's software is great and I've never had any problems with their hardware, but if someone can come along with better customer service, I'd switch in a heartbeat.
While the product works fine, the case arrived with a large dent in the top of the case, which prevents me from mounting an optical drive in the top slot.Further, I can't use covers for the top two optical drive bays, because the drive is mispositioned due to the case denting.
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 router is far less reliable than the linksys 802.11b router. sometimes the wireless abilities just lock up for no apparent reason, and the router has to be power-cycled. it also resets the lan several times a day, which kicks me out of my vpn connection to remote office. upgrading firmware didn't solve the problems, and netgear's customer support is *weak* at best. i'm ridding myself of this buggy junk, and reinstalling my old tried-and-true 802.11b router. maybe this thing will be stable in a few months, but i'm finished being one of netgear's low-rent beta tester.
This unit worked well for a year, but we now get constant Internal Error; Saving Failed messages. I see by reading reviews, this is also a problem on the RS-TX 20 models. Rebooting works at times, but overall it's like the Hotel California: you can check in, but you can't check out sort of thing. Buyer beware (if this unit is even available anymore.
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.
Most of the Canon cameras are too small for this case; therefore, your camera will just wiggle and bounce around in the case! If you want to scratch your camera then go ahead and buy it, otherwise I'd look for a different case!
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.
The Linksys products I've purchased in the past are good, and even the compnay policy / warrenty ( spelling ??? ) is strong. I know, folk's may say, &quot; Well, this guy's got Macs, too bad for him.&quot; We are all entitled to our own humble opinion ...But, No Drivers are available for the Mac Product line. No OS X.No 9.x's . No 8.x's.I realize that the only people who get the decission to buy the Macs are not the &quot;accounting&quot; dept. or DP ... Just us small business owners with 10 - 20 networked computers ... But, this isn't about Macs vs. Win boxes; it's about missed opportunity by Linksys to support a customer base. I mean, really, without the hardcore out there, would there even be any support for Lynix?
The Zire 21 regularly resets itself if it is placed near a cell phone. Palm support states that this is the only model they have which has this problem. However, they refuse to accept this is a defect and offer solutions. Their only solution is to keep the Zire 3 feet away from your cell phone. Yeah, right!
I really enjoyed these headphones for about two months. I was happy with the sound, and while the noise reduction isn't great, it does do something. But they're not made very well. I was lifting them off my head, putting some stress on the hinge at the top, but not more than I would on many headphones, when the hinge snapped. The other person I knew who used these had a similar experience, also after having been using them for about 2 months. I'd warn people away from these if they think they're likely to put even a little bit of stress on them.
I just returned this product. This machnie works for copying silent movies and Kung Fu...since when it records the lips and the voices don't match up perfectly. You can't ignore that problem either. Believe me I tried.The picture quality isn't all that great either.
I bought one for the different types of flash memory cards that I have. The product arrived and I had a heck of time getting to work. After reading some suggestions from the Sandisk website, I was only able to get the memory stick slot to work. the Indicator light never came on for the other slots. So I had it exchanged for a second one. And the same things happened. Very displeased with this product. Because of this experience, I'd give a second thought to ever buy Sandisk's products.
I tried. I really tried. Circuit City has a pretty poor return-to-exchange program for cameras, 14 days!??! and it took me longer than that to find out that my camera has AF problems.You don't have to look very far on the net to see that a *significant* fraction of Canon 300D and 10D camera buyers are finding that the cameras do not always produce sharp pictures. For those so stricken, it is a toss up whether the picture they are about to take will have focus at the right spot, or the wrong spot, or be overall much too soft (&quot;soft&quot; is too kind - shot through a vaseline coated lens is almost a better description). Such a life is miserable. If you can't trust your camera, then photography becomes torture.The camera and lenses are clearly capable of sharp pictures, I have a number that came out, but I could not rely on it. Buying more lenses in an effort to get around or test the problem just sunk me into a black hole of expenditure and confounded me further as the camera refused to obey any consistent pattern of misbehavior.User error you say? I'm not some point and shooter who has never seen an SLR before, nor someone from film who is pleased with 4x6&quot; prints that look sharp. I've used an F707 for a year and bad digitals before that, and good SLRs before that as well. I know an out of focus picture when I see one! I know canon tends to slightly blur even perfectly focused pictures to achieve a &quot;naturalistic&quot; look, but that is not the problem I saw. I saw that AF point of focus was not repeatable, that AF strips were much too big, that spot AF was if anything less accurate that auto-AF, and on top of that, if the camera did the right thing, then Canon zoom glass was a pretty poor show at 6 megapixels unless you worried constantly about aperture and extreme zooms.On top of all this I read (but do not care) that the camera has exposure issues when using the flash, and have the white balance on &quot;auto&quot; is worse than useless unless it is a sunny day. Lastly, the camera went through a phase when its firmware ate entire sub-folders of pictures on my 1gb CF card.Unfortunately, after reading about others with focus and softness issues with the Canon 10D (which shares basically the same sensor and system as the 300D) I had no confidence that Canon would acknowledge there was a problem with my example or a problem with the model, and no interest in waiting weeks in the hope they might be nice. So I sold the lot, at a ridiculous loss, and am retiring to lick my wounds and wait until Canon sorts out its production line quality control problems or is exposed for making a camera that does not have tolerances up to its megapixels.It is obscene for Canon to suggest that anyone who wants to see accurate focus down the pixel level at a mere 6mp spend thousands on &quot;L&quot; series lenses, or thousands on the 1D.Good luck on your purchase, maybe you'll get one that can AI focus correctly and does not suffer the problems I saw. Or perhaps if you're coming from cheap digitals or from basic film you won't notice the problems, and are the ideal customer for Canon! I'm missing my F707 badly and waiting for the next round of those types of cameras before getting back. Or perhaps I'll pickup a second-hand F717 while people trade up to the F828.A digital SLR is nice for action shots, the mirror slap sound is cool (although does it add to camera shake?), but the cost of glass and the amount of equipment necessary for decent shots is extraordinary.
I've had this product for about half a year, and have been making recordings of high school band performances, friend's concerts, etc.And the SOUND QUALITY of the recordings and the evenness of the pickup is quite exceptional. HOWEVER, what good is amazing pickup when the audio jumps every 20-30 seconds? An awful and frustrating product that teases me with its benefits and leaves me anguished at its shortcomings.Am currently looking for something better.
I was extremely excited the day I brought this laptop home. The Vaio... finally. The holy grail of laptops. However, over the past few days, I have come to realize my dreams were unfounded. My previous laptop was the Gateway 3520, no stellar pinnacle of performance, but I would gladly trade this Vaio in for my trusty Gateway.Where to begin...The keys are very noisy. As I type, I wonder how loud it would be traveling in a quiet airplane cabin. The keys feel cheap. The thumbprint idea, nice in concept but even the manual warns to be careful about protection of this kind that it isn't always reliable. Mostly, my complaint is about the placement. Toshiba laptops have the print scanner off to the right of the palm rest. Sony put it exactly where the right mouse button should be so you have to over extend your thumb to use alternate commands. The screen looks washed out. Yes you can switch between video cards which is cool but I have yet to be impressed with this highly rated Nvidia card. The screen does not latch shut. The battery wiggles when you carry the laptop and feels cheaply inserted. They built in the camera into the screen frame, brilliant right? Well, consider that everytime you open the notebook your thumb goes exactly over the placement of the camera thereby leaving finger marks and grease builup all over the lens each time. The battery (even in stamina mode) does not last for more than 2 hours of light use (word documents). There is a little cover over the phone/ethernet ports that comes off at the slightest thought of a touch. And finally, with all the hype about duo core processors and this being the highest "2 core duo" with 2gb of mem, you'd think Mercury himself would assist in lightning fast application setup and processing. I have yet to notice any improvement in speed over my Gateway with 512mb memory and basic processor. I can only assume you need the new Vista OS to take full advantage.I recently saw the new version of my Gateway in Best Buy on sale for $379. If my purchase wasn't past the 2 week return policy I would definitely exchange this exotic (but useless) noisy machine and save $1700.
Hdmi cable defective. Cable shorted out my netgear streaming player and my Roku player. Never did hear back from seller.
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.
This is just a passive 8-way splitter, nothing special about it. For $28 shipped it's a little pricey for doing very little. After I bought this I found a passive 8-way splitter for about $8 at the local hardware store, talk about buyer's remorse..On top of that, after using this for a few months, I realized I needed to get an amplifier when splitting the signal up more than 2 ways (as will most people - the signal strength gets divided by the number of ways it is split). I have an amplifier at the antenna but I guess that wasn't enough. So I ended up getting an amplified splitter, which splits 8 ways but also amplifies as it is doing it so that you don't need another box in the video closet.The amplified splitter cost forty bucks and provides a lot more value. This unit seems like it should cost about ten bucks (painted sheet metal plus 9 x F connectors), so I find it hard to recommend it as a great buy for twenty eight bucks shipped.
Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.
For the price, I might have accepted the noisy images, the blurry focus, and the slow response time when taking a picture. But the camera showed poor quality from the beginning, with a dim screen, flaky behavior when pressing the selector wheel, a battery cover that failed to stay closed, and poor compatibility with standard CF memory cards. Finally, within a year of purchase, the screen died and the picture counter failed.Oh, and the rebate that was offered at the time of sale was a scam. Lots of bouncing between Amazon and Polaroid before determining that the rebate was offered by the Polaroid distributer, whos non-toll-free number hangs up after five minutes on hold.All in all, the aggravation wasn't worth the difference in price.
...you have small ears (they tend to fall out easily)...lots of ear wax (they get gross quickly)
Bad product-no mention on box it cannot transfer to 64 bit system. After talking to India about this was so informed.Stay away
I bought this awhile ago and it stopped working about five months later. Kind of tinny sounding as well. If you need a VCR to play the kids movies on or what not , it does the job. Buy the extended warranty probably worth it!
I was really happy with this TV when I fought it about four years ago. The only problem I had with it for a while was a couple of green pixels in a not too noticeable place. However, with time thepicture kept getting darker and darker. There are ambiance settings but I kept having to adjust the over all brightness-- a lot. Then I had an adapter problem and had to deal with Philips customer service. At that point Philips pretty much lost me as a customer.There are some companies with excellent customer service-- JVC is one. I had a problem, they fixed it. With Philips though, I had a problem and they irritated me before we were able to resolve it. I wasn't even asking for warranty service. I just needed a part. The person talking to me sent me the wrong part-- some my fault, I knew her English wasn't good and should have confirmed using other words. I called and talked to someone else who found the right part for me right away. Return the first part? I could, with a 15% restocking fee. I fumed and wrote an annoyed email. No response. Meanwhile the metal table top stand broke. Really, the metal just cracked and one side fell off. About that time I grabbed my head with both hands and gave up.I bought aSylvania LC195SL8 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTVwhich I am liking very well. Of course modern day Sylvania customer service and I have not met yet either.
I bought this to play back old Hi8 tapes so I could transfer them to DVD. However, there is no S-Video out and no stereo out. Video quality was bad: output was noisey and reds were over saturated. I imagine this is because there is no S-Video out. I returned it and have ordered a Sony GV-D200. Hopefully it will give me better quality since it was more than twice as much. There are some cheaper used options available, e.g. Sony EVO-250.
Work great, but as others have noted, the cord gets worn through in a few months of use. The rubber wire covering is too soft and tacky; it mashes and disintegrates with regular use at the gym.
I bought the Sansa e270 as a gift for my brother in May. Now in September its back part is all craked up with a little piece coming off. He hasn't dropped it. The company says that "my brother used it too much or carried it with him too long." The product page says that it can play 96 hours of music. If he already played that much, does it mean that the MP3 is already obsolete and it is disintegrating? Does it mean that a MP3 should be kept at home not carry it with you? Hello!!!I think these products are designed to be carried it with us and to stand continued use since that's why they were created for in the beginning. There is no complain about the performance since it does its job. The main issue you should put attention to if you are thinking about buying one of these is the durability. Also, the custumer attention. The company does not give you any option, but to buy another one. Amazon says that a refund can be issued only after 30 days of purchase. But the device was ok until a month ago. I had never heard of an MP3 cracking up and falling apart after just 4 months of use! What can be done in this case? Is it Amazon.com's fault for not doing a good reasearch on the companies they sell products from? Or is it the company for not making good quality products that can stand a normal period of use without breaking up and falling apart? That's why I gave it only one star. The device works, but only for a short period of time. Not even 6 months and it is already falling apart. I regret so much that I bought this in the first place. For the price I paid for it, I think that you better invest a little more and get yourselves an iPod. My sister has one, bought it in the same month and is fine. Or you can still buy yourselves the Sansa...and be ready to replace it every 4 months...You do the math...
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.
The unit workered fine until the LCD screen failed. The camcorder was still under warranty for parts and labor. (90 days) I only got the run-around from Sony. They had me send it to the repair center at my cost to reair it. After numerous phone calls, they refused to fix it under warranty. They thought it was damaged by being dropped. All I did was turn it on and it failed without physical damage. That was their out and wanted to charge me $211 for labor. I will never buy from Sony again because of their lack of service and warranty.
This is a bad company. I purchased a wireless router from them and, truth be told, it never really worked right. The speed was ok, but it was impossible to set up without tech support and every so often it would simply stop working. When that happened I would be forced to call tech support and spend 30-60 minutes on the phone fighting with them about resetting the router. I recently purchased a new computer and decided to save a little money by moving this router to it. When I called tech support I was told that the router was out of its warranty period and they could not help me... unless I would pay them to. That's right, I would have to pay for the assistance on their product - a working product because it was not under warranty.So be warned that you are only buying the option to use Linksys' products for a limited time - that is if you have any problems whatsoever that require tech support. I am now trying a Trendnet. Let's see if they are any better.
People considering the purchase of this item should be aware of two details that are not clear from the product description: First, even though the front of the antenna is black as shown in the picture, the back of the antenna is purple. So if you need to rotate the antenna in order to get a good placement then you may be looking at a purple piece of plastic on your near your stereo. Second, the antenna does not use batteries but instead plugs in to the wall using a small power transformer. Of course this means there is no need to change batteries but it also means there will be a power cord running from a power outlet to the antenna (in addition to the antenna cable running to your receiver). Some other powered antennas use batteries and therefore do not require the second cable. If you have audiophile equipment and have spent some money on power conditioning and isolation then you might not want to place a cheap 60hz transformer near the back of your rack. Depending on your preferences these two details may or may not be important.
I recieved my order yesterday and used it but it wasnt to my satisfaction.I was hoping to listen to a great deal of things but i tried everything and couldnt get much out of the product.
As others have pointed out this is not marine grade wire as advertised. The wire is not tinned as true marine grade wire should be.
My wife and I bought this GPS because we wanted the ability to not use those silly printed out maps and if there was any urgency such as an ATM etc.So we tested this system vigourously for 4 weeks when we started our apartment search in San Francisco. We were looking at 4 to 5 apartments a day and used the device to punch in addresses one after the other.So from a performance standpoint, the Magellan knew every single address and was generally very accurate. The screen was the perfect size and the graphics are excellent. The vocals of the person speaking was very clear. And we did not need to read the manual to start using it.BUT... we had a few major issues. The first was the lack of signal on numerous occassions. This was really apparent in the city, where at times it would take more than 5 minutes to get a signal. It places you at the last location that it stopped at. While one could overlook this occassionally, I found that the GPS failed to do so at least a third of the time. Secondly the lack of POIs (Points of Interest) can be an issue when what you are looking for is out of the ordinary. For example, it would not find a chain of gyms that I belong to.Pros- Detected every single address- Easy to Use- Nice Sized ScreenCons- Did not pick up signal quickly- Lack of POIsOverall this is a starter device that is handy but the lack of a signal is a major issue. The lack of POIs seems to be minor, but once you start using the Magellan, you keep trying to find POIs and can be frustrated when the devise does not find it.
I have several complaints about this all-in-one.First, I agree with the previous posts concerning paper path issues. It's a rare day when I don't get errors indicating that the printer is out of paper, when there is plenty in place. It's also rare that I can print more than two pages w/o error. Ironically, I purchased this printer because I didn't like the paper path on my Epson. What's even more amazing is that my old HP692C Inkjet printer is sitting right next to it and the paper transport system in it works all day every day. Funny, when you get something right, you really shouldn't screw with it.Secondly, the software is buggy. I have two of these printers, one at work, and one at home. On the machine at work, the OS started recognizing multiple instances of the printer and kept trying to install the software over. When I used the uninstaller, it corrupted my hard disk so badly that the computer would not boot. I had to mount the drive in another computer, retrieve my home directory files, wipe the hard drive, reinstall the os, import all my files and applications. Took me 4 full days to recover. Even after all of that, I had to contact HP support (which was helpfull) in completing the uninstall of the original softare.Another problem I have w/ the software is that it fails to cancel print jobs in the queue. Just won't do it. Tells me it is doing it, but...Lastly, I really dislike the way HP gets in the way of the card reader and USB port on the printer. It would be nice if they simply allowed you to use them as a card reader and usb port. But they put some monitoring software on there that tries to be helpful. I plugged my mp3 player into the USB port and it simply told me that it didn't recognize the device as a photo compatible device or some such nonsense.I've used the scanner pretty hard at work, and it seems to have held up ok.I have a great deal of respect for HP in general and was quite disappointed in the quality of this particular product. Perhaps $120 is just not a price point one can meet w/o some sacrifices in quality. But the paper path just doesn't seem like it was even tested.
This pen scanner works but I found out that typing is much faster and a lot more efficient. It actually delayed my work. There must be something better out there--Not happy about this product.
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.
Don't buy the TRENDnet USB to Parallel 1284 Converter for plotters. It doesn't work. Finally got product-maker agent to tell me as much. Packaging doesn't say that it doesn't work for some parallel-port products.
I used one of these for a year, but it stopped working unless you held it down while it was connected. I liked the software password protection and maybe it was my fault for letting my keys hang off it so I bought another of the same model. A week later I was using it and suddenly it started giving a red light and wouldn't be recognized by any computer. I figured that was a fluke and got a third of the same (although for 2 and 3 i never hung keys off it and always used up-to-date commercial anti-virus on both the computers i was using and the drive itself). Now (after less than a week of working) it just says "You must format this device before you can use it" and when i click format it says "G: not found."
Upon opening package on Christmas day, the USB cable was found to be defective and it will take a week or so to get it replaced. This put a damper on what should have been a great gift for my son since he can't really use it.
I had literally just plugged it in. I found the station I wanted to use on the radio, then I found it on the iTrip and pressed the "set" button. It broke. As soon as I pressed it, the button went below the body of the iTrip and was irretrievable. I discovered this when I decided the reception on the station I chose was not as good as I'd like. But the "set" button was stuck in the down position, and no amount of digging could bring it back up. I was stuck with the first station I selected.Since the receipt was long gone and I couldn't return it, I tossed it out of the window, ran over it in the parking lot, and bought the Monster iCarPlayer Wireless Plus. Works beautifully.
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.
I REPEAT!!!...do not buy this camera..or any other sony camera for that matter....Many people, including myself, have experienced a very simple but devastating problem with it. IT WILL NOT TURN ON. The battery is fully charged and nothing. I tested the battery in another camera and it worked fine so the problem is with the camera. And by the way, i find it kind of funny how everybody that i have spoken to who has this problem mentioned that it didn't happen until after the 1 year warranty had expired. Save yourself the heartache that you will experience in little over a year and stay away from Sony!!
This mic is not very good, even at such a low price point, and I say that as a devout Logitech fanboy. It's admittedly cheap and easy to set up and use, but the recording quality is terrible. First, sound isolation is nonexistent; unless you're recording in a perfectly quiet room, you will not get a clear reading. It's just far too sensitive. I suppose that's great for people who want to do voice recording and live in the middle of nowhere, but for people like me who want to use it for Skype or Teamspeak and live in a normal town with cars, it is just pathetically bad. I can't recommend it unless you have a very specific purpose in mind, and at that point, you probably want to spring for something a bit more high-end.
I purchased a pack of these TDK 4.7 gb discs when they were on sell, thinking that I was getting a GREAT product for a very discounted price. After spending a lot of time transferring videos to DVD, I kept finding that almost all of the discs would have an error at the very end of the burn process (meaning I would have to re-record hour long videos many times to get an actual DVD).At first I thought the problem might be with my DVD burner (I have a Dell Inspiron 6400), but after using other branded recordable DVD's, I've come to discover that the problem lies with the DVD...I'd love a refund, but more so than that, I'd love to have back the wasted hours trying to transfer VHS to DVD with these discs...
The item was recieved in a damaged box because it was shipped in a soft envelope not in a box. The items was not worth what I paid!
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.
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.
Owned this scanner for two years now and whether I'm reading the manual or just pushing buttons, I'm not understanding this machine. I have a masters degree in English, maybe the fact I'm so far from being an engineer has something to do with it. Then again, I've successfully changed a water pump on a van by reading the Haynes manual. Some people love the BC72XLT, others may be disappointed.
Pros:1. There are not any.Cons:1. It is very expensive.2. It took five installations before it installed. In addition, it took another two hours with two Netgear technicians from India to get it working.3. It does not work if you have a software firewall installed.
I always used a Netgear wired Router and it worked well, so when I decided to use the wireless technology, after getting information of the different routers available, I decided to buy a Netgear in a store.I bought the WGT624 and it worked very well for the first 2 weeks, good speed and good signal, I also downloaded the firmware, and it continued well, but after some days the connection was lost very frequently, I had to RESET many times, and repeat all the configuration, but the problem wasn't solved, so I decided to return it, and buy a new one, thinking it was just a problem. Then I found it with a very good price in Amazon, so I bought it here, the things started the same way, the router working well, the firmware update that the installation wizard asks for, and some days of comfortable navigation.. but then.. what a surprise.. the connection refused, drops, restore setting.. nothing worked well. I've tried a lot to use it again but, i've lost my patience, now that I was searching for some support, I see that many people have the same problems, that I had with it. So deffinitely DONT BUY IT, i've suffered the problems of this router twice and it's deffinitly something i would NEVER recommend.
Make no mistake, you cannot find a sound system that will match the Klipsch ProMedia Ultra for sound quality. Unfortunately, there appear to have been some design flaws in the amplifier, and sooner or later they're likely to catch up with you. I enjoyed mine for 2 years, then literally overnight the system went belly up. They now make a whining sound constantly even when not plugged in to any source. Any sound that is played comes through very distorted. I emailed Klipsch support and NEVER got a reply! Checking some online discussion boards I found many postings related to amplifier problems in this system. Folks who had returned their systems and had them repaired by Klipsch reported the same problems occurring again after a few months of use. I purchased a receiver and sub-woofer and now use the Klipsch satellite speakers with them. The subwoofer with built-in amplifier is now just an expensive doorstop. Twenty years ago Klipsch meant quality. The founder has since died, and the company isn't what it once was.
I've never written a review before but found time to write a review on this POS because I've never been more mad at something I've bought before. Yes, it truly is one of the worst purchases I have ever made. I too have problems with the color ink running out all the time yet have never even printed in color. This happens within TWO WEEKS! Anywho, you get the point. Don't buy this fax machine....please, whatever you do, don't do it!
This is a great little music machine! It's small, can be charged directly on the USB of my computer, and it holds a lot of songs.The only thing we don't like is that you can only download songs from one source (library). If you want to go elsewhere to download, you have to delete what is already in there. I don't think this is operator error, but I could be wrong.All in all, it's fabulous - great sound quality!
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 cannot say how very disappointed I was when my son opened the box that contained this camera! The viewfinder was broken, and the quality of this camera, even for the money spent, was pitiful. Please do not waste your time, effort, or money on this camera. The only bright side of this was the lesson learned by my son... you get what you pay for, or in this case... less.
I bought this for my casio digital camera given the great price. I figured an SD card is an SD card. Problem is, compared to my San Disk or Cannon cards, when it is loaded into my camera, there is a significant and annoying wait between taking pictures. As a consequence, it has been relegated to the backup disk to my 256MB card. I haven't bought a PNY product since, bc rather than a bargain, this brand may be a "get what you pay for" thing.
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.
Don't get this router if you plan to play online games like "World of Warcraft" for example. You'll get frequent disconnection for no reason. Otherwise, the router is great for anything else (downloading large files, browsing, checking e-mail, etc) other than gaming. Gamers, stay away from this router.
As the other reviewer found out, these cards can't be formatted to work with SD Audio. Total waste of money.
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.
These headphones are great if you're going to sit on the train and listen to music on your way to work/school. However, if you plan on doing anything physical while wearing these i would not buy them. The cord lengths weren't measured correctly so regardless of how you try to wear them 1 ear will always be pulled on. They also have an unnecessary joint in the middle that just adds weight to the cord and causes the headphones to pop out while running. Sound quality is fine but i wanted these for the gym and that just didn't work out.
Cellular Factory sae this as Pentax DL17 Battery for Optio Series Digital Cameras (Retail Packaging) bur is not they going to send you Np-120 Made in China. trust me I can pruve this.
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.
This memory stick with the adapter would not work with the sony camera. Difficult to get out of the camera and worse yet could not be read by the epson printer. This product was returned.
I have become very disappointed with my MP830 only after a month of ownership. I like the product as a whole, very functional, nice, home office equipment. My problem is with the ink/ consumption/ price/ issues.This system will NOT print faxes if you have some in memory but are low on ink, there is no way to override the error without replacing the ink tank. I don't NEED RED ink to print my fax, however it won't print from memory unless a new ink tank is installed. You also may NOT refill your ink tanks on the MP830. They are smart ink tanks with little chips that tell the computer they are empty etc. I am sure there is a way to override this each time you print, but you would still have issues while trying to receive faxes!For an at home business that does a lot with FAX/ Print/ ETC this is a very disappointing feature. When I called Canon to see if there was a work around, my answer was "Sorry, Canon is losing money to third party ink companies, we build in this new feature". However, in contradiction on their messages they talk about how they are into conservation/ recycling/ and so forth... not very user friendly in this aspect.I have had my machine for just over 30 days (my return policy is expired). Canon will not refund my money, and I have spent over $60 in INK... first month! I think this is excessive, and if they are not going to allow for refills or a workaround, they are just trying to RIP OFF the consumer. Disappointment with an all around good product with much potential!
I should have listened to the other reviews that stated poor auto focus on this model. Indoor or low light shots resulted in the lens rotating back and forth and sometimes never focusing. I am not expert enough, nor do I have time with 4 small children running around to spend the time to manual focus. THe kids are gone before I would be done focusing! :)
I've had many problems with Sony computer items before, but I thought I'd give this one a try. After being on the phone with Sony (who didn't even know what the emarker was) for over four hours, I still can't the thing to work. There's some problem with the program you download from emarker.com. The program has problems loading the emarker USB drive into your computer. Thus, you can't use it at all. If I were you, I'd wait till they develop this product further and work out all the problems. Sony told me they would pass my problem on to the Research and Development team, who would try to get back to me as soon as they can (I hope this team knows what the product is!)As for me, I plan on returning my emarker today.
I bought 2 of these HD enclosures recently. Both failed. One got so hot it melted the glue that holds the electronics to the chassis. Both rapidly ceased to work at all.
I bought this DVD burner a few weeks ago. Used nero to burn CD/DVDs.After 12 DVDs it stopped burning, giving the same failure error message. "Session Fixation Error". It then opens up with a now ruined DVD. A quick Google search revealed that I wasn't the only one with a BenQ1620 with this error. I used BenQ's support email form and still have not heard back. I upgraded the firmware, cleaned the lens, no luck. When any dvd is loaded now, it will only read it half the time. It still burns CDs, and reads data cds and audio cds.Not reccomended unless you like wasting time and turning blank DVDs into trash.
I desperatively searched for an inexpensive camera with the best rating.(This was the ony one with 4 stars) When this camera arrived yesterday, I did not hesitate to install and use it. From the first time I turned this camera on, I was dissapointed. The video recording is EXTREMELY SLOW, its about about 1 frame every 2 seconds. The software is HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HHOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIBBBBBBBBBBBLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! If you looked up the word horrible in the dictionary, you would see a picture of the camera's CD next to it. The only good thing about this camera, is the microphone.
i just use it 3 weeks and need service from apple
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.
This is hands down the worst printer I have ever owned. When I purchased the printer, I bought a warranty from the Staples. Since then, I have had countless problems, bought countless ink cartridges (the printer seems to like sucking them dry, whether or not I do any printing), and have had a replacement sent - this one has lasted even less than the first one.On the basis of my experience with this printer, I do not plan on ever purchasing another Brother product again. Finally, a quick glance through Web sites where costumers discuss Brother MFCs tells me that I am not alone in my sentiment.
The mount will not work with etrex legend hcx. The back furnished with the mount doesn't allow for the sd card and slot, therefore it will not fit.
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.
I ordered this product in August and have not recieved it yet. I just want to cancel the order.
I bought the Grundig S350 radio for my mother who was not getting very good reception on her radio. She listens to a foreign language station that has very limited range and wanted a radio with better reception. She thought a German radio would be superior and would give herbetter reception. It has not and she is very disappointed.Another problem with the radio is when a switch to FM to AM is made the previous channel is lost and has to be reprogrammed again. It is a tremendous nuisance. We will not buy another ETon company product.
I just purchased a Dell Windows 7 computer. I have the Tungsten E2. I purchased this IR gadget based on the reviews. I installed the software (not thru the mini-disk), restarted my computer, selected IR on the computer as the connection type, and selected IR to a PC/Handheld on the Handheld. But I get a message that the connection could not be established. I'm all out of ideas!Do you have to hold the handheld close to the IR gadget? I have tried that also.
Although this unit is being sold as a P-2 2-G it is NOT. It is the older P-2. The P-2 is White. The P-2 2-G is Black. The P-2 uses AA batteries. The P-2 2-G uses AAA batteries. Maxell states both units work with iPod 4g. BUT the p-2 does NOT work with iPod Touches. From Maxell technical support: Apple changed the way their iPods handle power and older accessories such as the P-2 will not work with newer iPod Nanos and with the iPod Touch.Again, from Maxell support: P-2 2G was not actually available in the marketplace and its release had been delayed indefinitely.
This is a cheap piece of junk. Not worth the cost of free shipping.
Wow. I am enraged right now at this godforsaken POS laptop "lock". Let me set the scene:I go into the library for a nice, long afternoon of studying. I don't feel comfortable leaving my laptop on the table whenever I go to the bathroom, so I bring this Targus Defcon CL along to secure my computer for whenever I'm not at the table. I connect it and get on with my studying. Come dinnertime, I feel it's time to go, so I put the combo in the lock and IT WON'T UNLOCK. WTF.I am getting frantic, thinking maybe I've gone insane and forgot the combo (which would be impossible since it's the digits of my freaking date of birth). Desperate, I Google "Targus Defcon CL won't open". Lo and behold, this exact same thing has happened to hundreds of other people!! The Amazon reviews alone are almost all about how the combo will randomly change on you! Now I'm trippin out, so I start Googling a way to open the piece of crap up without the combo. Luckily, engagdet.com did an article a few years ago about how easy it is to cut the cable or to decipher the combination of these things.I drive home to grab a strong set of wire cutters, and come back to cut the cable. Takes me about 10 minutes to cut through, with a 7" wire cutter (something a person can have in their pocket while you're away from your comp, spend 10 min, and be off with your laptop in their hands). Unfortunately, during that 10 min duration, someone reports me to the librarian because they think I'm trying to steal a laptop. I have to log in to the computer to prove that it's mine. Slightly embarrassing, but even he thought it was hilarious that the lock not only messed up my combo, but was pretty easy to cut through.SO, to recap, the reasons this is the WORST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER PURCHASED:1) IT WILL RANDOMLY CHANGE THE COMBO. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MORE CASES THAN NOT (Google it).2) The cable literally takes 5-10 minutes with a mediocre set of cutters to get through. Anyone can take your laptop if you are off in the bathroom or something for a bit.
I just received my order and was excited to use my new FM transmitter. (My old one broke. It was not this brand.) I have an iPod Classic that I got for Christmas. Unfortunately, it doesn't work right. The auto scan just scans up to about the 96 frequency - not the whole gamut. Then it chooses a station, but loses the signal about every minute or two blaring loud static. It has also crashed my iPod a few times to where I just had the apple logo on the screen.I looked into returning it, but the seller, 6Ave, states that they will not issue a refund at all if the product has been opened. They will exchange for the same item, but that doesn't help me because it's not a defect problem - which I found out later. I decided to call Monster. They said that this product doesn't work with the newer iPods because of the new technology that Apple has put into the iPods. This is not the first time I've heard this. My iPod isn't compatible with so many products out there, including my DVD player that has a dock and is supposed to play iPod videos - but doesn't. The guy at Monster said that a new version of this item - the 250 - will be out in June '08 sometime, and it will work with the newer iPods.So, I can't really rate the actual product, since it's not compatible with my iPod. The quality seems to be very nice and when the sound did come through, it was decent for an FM transmitter. I will say that I don't think it's fair that the description doesn't state what iPods this unit is compatible with (neither does the packaging!) and then the seller won't issue refunds - hence the lower rating. This has happened a couple of times when dealing with sellers that are not Amazon. I have decided to only buy things when Amazon is the actual seller, because at least their return policy is fair.Thanks for reading my review!
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!
There are many reviews I read here complaining about the Ipod freezing up after about a year. Well duh - it uses a hard disk which spins around with a little "needle" to read the tracks, so any vibrations/movement while the thing is working can potentially damage the hard disk. So guess what - you can have it in your car, on the bus, on the train or in a plain but eventually the hard disk will decide it's had enough. If you carry your player around a lot I highly recommend a flash based player. I see people with these hard disk based players on the bus and really that's a no-no.
This company's customer service is the worst. I bought an MP3 player from them in June of 2002. I've had to send it back to them twice in 11 months for replacement and/or repairs. The last time it was &quot;fixed&quot;, it came back in worse shape than when it left.Attempts to resolve this matter have been frustrating. Phone calls are not returned, tech support seems less than concerned with customer concerns. Proceed at your own risk. Maybe you should look at a nice Panasonic or Sony..
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?
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 zooming feature on this camera I purchased went haywire. The camera would constantly zoom in on everything unless I held the W down, causing great annoyance. Other malfunctions such as on the LCD, the &quot;no memory card inserted&quot; symbol would light up even after its proper insertion and formatting.
The cable did not operate with Windows XP Home Edition on my old computer, although I saw no prior specification to indicate that. Thus, I wasted quite a bit of time ordering and trying to use this "easy transfer" cable.
i bought two off these one is working fine and the other stooped after 6 months.the choice is your to buy or notM
Ok so I bought this last week thinking "hey they look like yummy jellos" but when it came in the mail it was everything but yummy. The strawberry tasted like rubber and the lime tasted bitter. I am so dissapointed, I was even thinking of serving them at the office party next month but no my plans are ruined.
got product Itransfer DVDs2, which transfers DVDs to Apple Ipod , followed direction on the DVD and could not get product registered... it was rejected each time I tried...... sent 3 e-mails no response yet.
I own four Sony laptops of different models and I had planned on buying several of the ReTrak charging units for business computers. The tip provided for the Sony computers will NOT WORK. I tried moving the tip around in one of the laptops and it begins to make a connection but the connection will not make contact and will not charge the laptops. I also have an HP laptop and the tip for the HP works OK. So, if you own a Sony laptop, DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT, IT WILL NOT WORK. When you call tech support, you will only get a recording telling you that they "are busy at the moment" and will ask you to leave a message. I have left three messages in the past two weeks and I am still waiting for a call back.
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 saw this CD player on sale at Amazon.com and thought, what a great deal! It was only $[money] or so at the time. Now, a year later, I realize it was too good to be true.This CD player is lightweight and very easy to carry, which is one really good thing about it. When it works, the sound is also pretty good. However when it is bumped it doesn't play very well at all. This CD player also looks nice and I really liked the anti-skip feature, since I was primarily going to use it while running and driving- both bumpy activities. However, the CD player doesn't work well for either.It is also awful on batteries - you can only play songs for about 45 minutes before it starts skipping and going out, and after an hour it just stops playing all together because it used all its batteries.For one thing, the clear plastic case that covers where the CD fits into is very cheap and it cracked right away. Now that means it doesn't stay completely shut and in the middle of a song, it decides to stop reading the CD. In the car whenever there is the slightest bump, the CD player gets cranky and turns itself off for no reason. Then you have to start it all over again and find the song you were on.While running it acts up as well, and I find myself having to hold it sideways, upside down, and every which way just to get it to play. Maybe this CD player would work well if you are sitting still and listeniing to it but other than that, it gives you all kinds of problems if you try to do anything besides that.If you want a cheap CD player and are willing to settle for some problems it continually has, this one is a good bet. But otherwise I would recommend spending a little more money on a more reliable CD player. I wish I would have!
It wouldn't play any songs after the second day. Now it only let's me listen to one second of a song and then stops it. I constantly have to press the "Play" button.Overall, I would say, "If you want to gamble, go ahead. But don't expect this thing to hold up for too long."It seems to me, like this is just a cheap immitation of the original. (Both in price and quality)
I purchased this pricey PL filter in a 52mm size for use with a Compact System Camera. It cost me $65.00. I have a camera bag suitable, in size, to the CSC.Unfortunately, this relatively small filter came in a large, 90mm square case that will not fit my camera bag. The case measures 90mm square and will hold a 78mm filter. The snap-on end cap for the 52mm filter is 60mm in diameter. So, I will now have to buy a filter that I do not need in order to get a case that I do need. Very frustrating and wasteful! I figure about an hour of my time and about $15.00 in additional cost. The square case is also difficult to open, making it slow to get the filter mounted on the lens. I have seen round cases, with twist (screw) tops, that are very easy to open. Marking the square case, using a permanent marker, with an arrow on the latch size will help somewhat. You at least then know what side to be tugging at.The filter may be of excellent quality. But, I don't know -- it has yet to leave the house.I would like to see filters come in round cases that are matched in size to the size of the filter rather than a 78mm case being used to hold a filter than needs a 60mm case. As cameras are downsized with the mirrowless movement, camera cases will also be downsized. Furthermore, why would anyone want to waste space in any camera bag? Note that the filter has no front threads, so a filter stacker cannot be used. And, it is not a filter that stays on the lens like a UV or 1A filter.So, B+W, please pack your filters in cases that are not overly large and will not waste space in a camera bag.
I don't know why these types of cards are still on the market--they are old, slow, and obsolete. Instead, search for 32-bit Cardbus adapters such as the ones made by Viking, Delkin, or Lexar, which are many times faster but not much more expensive. And, they fit in the same PC card slot on most laptops made in the last decade. The 32-bit cards I have used are even a bit faster than USB 2.0 and Firewire.You can spot 32-bit cards by the gold strip at the top of the card. No gold strip? Then prepare to wait an hour or more for your data to transfer, while your laptop is brought to its knees. The old silver cards may be fine for storing and playing mp3s, or may be needed for laptops made more than 10 years ago, but any large amount of data--such as GBs of photos or video-- will take quite a while to copy over. Why would you want a reader that is SLOWER than your flash media?
I thought this Compaq was going to be a reliable PC, I was wrong, it doesn't have reset button and I had to call a technician due that it always frozen and I've lost a lot of works because of this. I don't recommend this computer to anybody.
I bought this after reading the above Amazon reviews. It is indeed a fine unit; all the above is true. However, the FIRST time it fell from my neck onto a solid floor a speaker busted off and now hangs by wires.Upon examination, I see that each headphone is secured only by a thin, flexible plastic joint. I'm going to try to stuff wires back in and superglue it back together, but I'd have prefered a much sturdier design!
I used these daily at the gym. In less than a month they are beat and the one side is out. In fairness, they took a slight beating but most headphones I've used have lasted much longer. I just wish manufacturers would focus more on durability particularly with the wiring.
I got this for my lap top. It did not work well, continuously jumping. I purchased a logitech wireless mouses, after getting too frustrated with this one. I have heard this is a common problem among the GE wireless mouses. The logitech one worked well for me. I however lost it. I am now using a case logic mouse, which is cheap, small, and does not require batteries. It is my favorite yet!
I have owned or handled close to 10 different USB drives and this one feels the cheapest. If this were to be in a loose pocket and I were to sit on it, I am not so sure it would survive. It has a very light and cheap feeling case.I also to not like the color of the activity light. Plus it is too bright and big. It lights up the whole white retracting switch an orangish red color. I use this for my USB mp3 player in my car and it is a little bright at night.
I order a cable that looked right and it came in( loose and no sealed package) and was a male on the ip side, I called and then they said that did not have the cable I needed, so send it back, I sent it back in the package they sent me and and they sent it back to me and said they did not sale it to me.They need clearer pictures of there products.Cables need to be listed as male and femalecables should in seal bagscustomer service should helpthey should refund money and shipping cost
In spite of having previously owned a Zip 100 drive that succumbed to the infamous &quot;clicking sound&quot; and eventually stopped working altogether, I decided to try out the newer 250 MB model on the assumption that Iomega had probably overcome the technical glitches.No such luck! The drive began working erratically within 24 hours, and by the third day would only read the 250 MB disk in the dark (I'm not making this up), with no daylight or lamplight present.I sent the drive back and got a refund. Never again, Iomega!
I bought this radio about a year ago and it has never worked correctly. Not once has it alerted us to a storm or tornado warning, which is why I bought it. Three different people have checked that our settings are correct for county codes, state, etc. It is set exactly as the instructions said, but has proven useless for weather alerts in my state (Alabama).
Spent hours trying to install and receiving "Failed to install Z-San Bus" error (whatever that is). I downloaded several different versions of the Management application and all failed to install on WinXP. Netgear website leads you in circles and you are unable to reach any email or phone support unless you buy it. I will not be purchasing any more Neatgear equipment either for home or for the office network as it does not appear to be a wise investment.
Having only 1 firewire port on my macbook, and 2 firewire devices, I REALLY NEEDED a firewire hub. Bought this Belkin 6 port firewire hub - it never worked from the very beginning.I contacted Belkin, they sent another hub, and it worked with 1 of the devices.GUESS THIS IS A LITTLE TOO COMPLICATED FOR THE BELKIN.
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 !}
The new iPod classic has a big problem for all users of the photo and video functions. You cannot display photos, videos or video podcasts on your TV screen, as you cannot change the TV out function on the iPod from OUT to ON. If you want to see your videos fromthe iPod on the TV screen, then do not buy the iPod classic until Apple has fixed this problem.
Palm's m505 just can't get started due to the poor color screen. In fact for most of my brief encounter I was convinced that the screen was turned off. It really is a shame that Palm chose such a poor performing screen for their product. Maybe next year they will have a better screen.
It didn't fit well upon installation and probably would have been better had I not ordered it at all. REALLY dissapointed!
I have enjoyed this tv very much for the past couple years. The picture was very good, it interfaced with all my devices very quickly and easily. The sound wasn't the greatest, but acceptable for a set of tv speakers. The big problem is that the ir sensor on the front started becoming 'blind' last week. Meaning that the remote has to be within 12 inches of the tv in order for it to work.
I used my unit for about 2 years until the dreaded "Mechanical Error" display message appeared. It froze and that was it. I opened it up to retrieve my discs and could not find any obvious mechanical problem. It was sitting stationary for the entire time and was never moved from its original location. If you want long-lasting quality, try another brand.
I have used Lexar exclusively for years for flash media from jump drives to microSD memory in the cell phone, so I have been very partial to Lexar until now.Several months ago I purchased two 4gb FireFly usb jump drives. Occasionally I have encountered that large files (200 gb) will not open once copied to the USB drives.I contacted Lexar tech support three times regarding this problem. The first time they had me reformat both drives, however the problem occurred again.The second time I contacted tech support they had me switch the drives to NTFS. This seem to correct the problem, but a few weeks later again a large file is corrupted.The third time I contacted tech support, they have no answer since there is not recall on the 4gb drives, only the 2gb and smaller.The corrupted file issue will not a problem, if you remember to check the files each time you use the drive. But when you forget and get somewhere else only to discover the file won't open, you just lost a bunch of time. So if you only need a drive to transfer files in your home or office, this drive may be okay. But if you use the drive to copy files to take with you some where else, look for something else from a vendor that will support their product.Lexar JumpDrive Firefly 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive JDFF4GB-431
I bought this because it was cheap & had many features. However, it was only after the camera's warranty expired that I found out that it was a waste of money & that Toshiba is the most customer unfriendly electronics company out there. I only used the camera maybe a dozen times in a year, however like many have complained, the mode selection knob just came off in my hand while turning it on (while trying to take pictures while on vacation). Toshiba's website is unhelpful & Toshiba is unresponsive. I tried local camera shops, but no one repairs them.
In terms of raw capability, this thing gets a 5/5. It is good, in that it can do almost everything you'd want a headunit to do. It gives you very specific control over your car audio system's sound - something extremely important to me, and I'd say probably for most people who are going to buy an aftermarket headunit. It technically connects to your iPod directly, allowing you to control it from the headunit's interface. I say technically because it's the same sort of thing as saying you can "technically" use a hammer to drive in a screw. You can do it, but you'd really rather not.It's cool, it's got visualizers, it's pretty, it sounds good, you can hook all kinds of stuff up to it. The hookups are even all located in the back, which means less clutter on the face and allows for creative stealth-wiring solutions. It has all the components of a good headunit. But the implementation is horrible.Here's the thing. There are not very many buttons on the unit, which at first seems really cool. Sleek is good, right? The only problem is, that means that essentially everything is going to be controlled by one big multi-button, and it's all in a twisted hierarchy of menus that you seriously need to hire a sherpa to navigate. To change your super-specific sound settings, you have to press the big button straight down - not necessarily an easy task, as it also pushes up, down, left and right, creating a tendency to push in a direction when you'd rather it just push in. Once you do this, you have to use the button as a combination dial-arrow key-button to navigate, and it doesn't do any of these very well. The dial is stiff and doesn't rotate easily and it's hard to push it in as a button (as I've said). Honestly, it's best at being a 4-directional arrow key, but an actual arrow key could do the same thing a far sight better.So if you do manage to get into the sound settings menu, there's about 30 different options, including fader/balance, high-pass filter, Source Level Audio adjustment (SLA - a backwards acronym, what they really mean is Audio Source Level), a bass booster, a "loud" mode (basically cranks up the high and low ends of your sound), several subwoofer-specific options (all contained within the same menu item) a fully customizable host of EQ settings and even a high/low pass filter. But they're all damn near impossible to use, thanks to poor arrangement and the horrible button, which I've come to refer to as "the knob from hell". Fortunately, thanks to "EQ" and "SW" (SubWoofer) being two of the several limited shortcut buttons on the unit's face, once you do get all your sound settings tweaked the way you want them, you shouldn't really have to go back into that menu page ever again - which is really a grace of mercy, as having to do it once is painful enough. These two buttons allow you to cycle through your EQ options and tweak your subwoofer's boost and LPF, respectively. And I mean "cycle" literally - there is no way to go backwards in the cycle, and since there are something like 8 different built-in EQ settings, it becomes quite a pain to alternate between the two custom ones you're given to program.To make it perfectly clear just how crazy their menu system is, the pause function is only accessible from within a menu that is two layers deep.Okay, so that's how the sound and function settings on the unit are used. So far, not so good; while having a lot of capability, it's extremely difficult to use. So what about some of the features?It reproduces audio from AUX input very well. I have no problems whatsoever with its ability to act as a go-between for your portable audio device and your car's speakers. Awesome.Using the "iPod-ready" USB input, though, is about painful enough to make a grown man cry. You can hook up a flash memory stick or even an external hard drive to it, if you don't mind waiting for several minutes for the hard drive to spin up. But selecting a song to listen to is about as fun as looking for an earring in a grassy patch that's never been mowed - where every single time you start looking again, you have to start from the very beginning. Pressing the "List" button will take you to the root of your device - always. No matter where you might have stopped off your search before, it will take you back to the very top directory when you press the List button. So let's say you'd like to listen to a song by a particular artist; for the sake of discussion, we'll choose "Nine Inch Nails". You can fully expect to be spinning the stiff dial all the way from Alice in Chains to the middle of your artist list, which on a 16gb iPod like mine is 100+ names long. With no way to scroll by letter, this process can take up to 9 or 10 twists of the knob, occupying one of your driving hands (and your eyes) for a pretty considerable number of seconds. You can push the "down" button instead, but it does not pick up speed as you hold it down, meaning you essentially just have to push the button 50 times. Once you do find the artist, you can either press the knob to the right or press straight down (originally, I thought you had to do the latter, which was awful because I would constantly push the "up" button just before pushing the button in, causing me to select Nickelback instead of NIN). Then you have to repeat the process again to find the album you want, and again to choose your song. And you should hope that you don't get a phone call during this procedure, because to turn down the volume, you have to cancel out of the "List" view and return to the display, meaning you get to start all over again when your call is over.The whole procedure takes so long and occupies your vision and hand so completely as to become a fair safety hazard, to the point where you almost hesitate to do it while driving at all. For something that's supposed to make your iPod more conveniently integrated into your car's stereo, it really does a poor job of it. So much so, in fact, that I took to velcro-mounting my iPod to my dash, connecting it via the AUX-in cable and using its interface to select music, which is infinitely more convenient and simple. I only use the USB connector now to charge my iPod on long drives. For a while, I just made "driving" playlists that I could shuffle and play, but I really do like being able to select a particular song, and frankly I got tired of making CD-length playlists every time I wanted to go somewhere - I thought that was why I bought an "iPod-ready" headunit in the first place.Say what you will about "space limitations" and what-not, this headunit is poor, poor poor. It would be so easy to make one that takes all of the cool, useful features of this one and implement them in a convenient, intuitive way. I'll start with a few simple suggestions:Want to make your headunit's dial act like the iPod touch wheel? Use a touch wheel! The dial on this unit only clicks six or seven times with a good hand twist, and you have to twist it - it's way too stiff to twist with a finger, and if you try, you'll wind up accidentally pushing it in one of its directions. Why not make a touch wheel that works the same way as the one on old iPods? Spinning your finger around in a circle (even without scroll-by-letter) would be infinitely preferable to this twisting abomination. The iPod touch wheel even had directional buttons and a center "menu" button integrated into it. I don't understand why all these headunit producers insist on putting giant, clunky dials on their devices. It's infuriating.Here's another crazy concept: make the "List" key return to your previous position! It's really not that difficult of a concept; if you want to return to the root, push it twice! Let's say I'm in the mood for Nine Inch Nails, and I want to listen to a song off one of their albums. I play the song, and now I'd like to listen to a song off of another NIN album. Should be easy, right? But it's not, I have to scroll all the way back through 50+ artists to get to it.And a third idea: Add a few more buttons! Yes, I understand that sleek, simple-looking interfaces are good, but I'd much rather have a simple interface than a simple-looking one! If limiting the number of buttons on the face of your device means that you are limiting its usability, don't do it! I'd at least like to be able to conveniently reach the EQ tweak menu from the face without having to find it in a menu two layers deep, and then have to mess with the extremely confusing interface once I actually find the menu option. I'd also like to be able to cycle through my stored EQ settings in TWO directions, so I don't have to cycle through the whole list every time I alternate between two of them. And hey, if you're gonna put a touch wheel on there, why not add a small dial somewhere to let me turn my sub's gain up and down? Maybe you could even make that dial customizable, so that by pushing it, you could change what it controls? You know, sorta like the "Sound" knob on every other headunit?And while we're talking about stored EQ settings, why is it not possible to store entire audio setups? My two custom EQs are programmed for hard rock/metal music (with extra kick in the low bass range and increased mids and low highs for guitar and vocals) and for electronic/house music (with reduced low bass/low mids to get rid of that drowning bass hum). With each one, I also tend to turn up or down the sub's booster by 3 or 4 points and change the setting on the high pass filter. It would be really sweet if I could store those settings with the EQ and just flip between the two settings.Right, so here's the final results:Pros:-Lots of functions-Can take AUX input as well as USB-Can charge your iPod-Very detailed sound options-Several fun little visualizersCons:-Horrible, horrible interface-Options controlled by menus within menus within menus-Using it while driving is a severe hazard-"Multi-button" knob possibly the worst design I've ever seen-iPod control interface so terrible that it's easier to hook an iPod into the AUX in and use the iPod's interface-Pause button is in a menu two layers deep-The two visualizers that are "music-reactive" are pretty uninterestingYep. Don't buy it. It's a huge waste of money. I read several of these reviews, one of which said "it's a bit complicated, but good if you're a bit nerdy and like to have a lot of control over your sound." That sounded good to me. I like control. I didn't realize it meant "complicated" as in "prohibitively dense and poorly designed". The only reason it gets two stars is because one of the visualizers is a guy jumping out of a plane. I figured that deserved at least one extra star.
Advertised as a stereo unit, but mentions in the operating instructions under the section entitled "Playing the radio", that *This model does not support FM stereo. Is that little misleading?
Then some dust got inside of the camera and it would appear in every pic with a light background. It is a solid performer , but not well sealed.
this device is bogus, the real problem is electromagnetic fields crossing overwires why you want the sound signal wires to be tiny. it did 100% nothing to get rid of backround noise
Very light use of the keyboard, only web browsing, wore off the painted key labels in six months on several keys. Too bad such a nice design could not have been supplied a tad more costly but usable. Stamped/inscribed or permanent labels used to be found on even cheap keyboards, so this is a new low in manufacturing, and just not acceptable in keyboards. It shouuld not be sold (I'll just discard my second one kept for a backup though never used and new in box).You can feel that the labels are only painted on and not stamped into the keys by feeling with fingertips how they are raised slightly above the surface, and the key surface is not as slick as the harder plastic finishes. Yet even softer rubber keys can have properly molded labels (think cell phones).Will have to see if the otherwise good mouse works with other keyboards.
I thought i could use this to output from my guitar amp to the microphone jack of my laptop to record, but it didn't work. There was no signal. This is my fault, not the cable's, but i thought I'd mention this so anyone thinking the same thing as me would be forewarned.
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.
I have to be honest, I love the look of this thing. If only it perfomed as well. What's the problem with it? It SCRATCHES your media. That's right...after a couple of times inserting and removing the discs, they start to show obvious signs of SCRATCHING AND MARRING. But that's ok, because after all, you can call the company and they will do the right thing and replace those damaged discs, won't they? Wrong. Here is the laughable part:If they don't approve of the content on the media you are using in this product, they will ignore you. That's right, they for some strange reason, feel that the content on YOUR media that you purchased and was damaged in their product, is their business.If your discs happen to get mangled in this product like mine did, save yourself the time and effort, just return it. Don't put your faith in this company, because honestly, they just don't deserve it.
We use these in a very busy restaurant. For us these typically last about 2 years before the button stops working on them. There is a new type that I like better that doesn't go all the way around your ear. The new ones feel better as they hook just from the top of the ear. Had 2 of another type also, the one with the bud in the ear and the buttons also pooped out on those - one after 4 years, the other after 2 years.All in all they're OK but consider them "disposable." The multi-charger I rated as a one star but the walkies themselves are AWESOME. We have some that are 5 years old and still have the same batteries and work fine.
Router is always freezing. VPN is very hard to make work. Made my awful Netgear look stable. If you buy this, send it back quickly. Every change in the setup takes forever to save. Router has to reboot each time. Help is no help. You would think a Cisco company would make better equipment.
I installed this card first in an AMD K6-III/500 machine running Win Me, but the driver indicated that the card was not found. (Yes, I *did* install the drivers *before* installing the card, per the instructions.) I even tried changing PCI slots, but no dice.Then, I installed it a Pentium II 333 system running Win 98SE. Same problem.Finally, I installed it in an AMD Athlon XP 2400+ system running Win Me, and it recognized the card and installed itself correctly. It seems to work OK, but I can't get it to recognize the network and connect automatically when Win Me starts; instead, I have to manually click on the driver icon in the system tray, then double-click on my "profile" to get it to connect!Anyone who has cable Internet service knows that you can expect to lose your connection once in a while, but with other hardware (like Linksys), it just reconnects automatically in a second or two. Not with this card. I have to go through the whole process of clicking on the systray icon, etc. to reconnect.I've just downloaded the Asus drivers, as another poster had mentioned, and will try those tonight after work. I hope updated drivers fix the problems! The card seems to work fine once it's actually installed and connected. It's got to be a driver issue. It appears to me that D-Link is still listing only the version 1.00 (initial release) drivers on their Web site, unless I'm missing something!
While this might be a cool toy for navigating Google Earth, etc. I find this device useless for the regular user. All because none of the movements are programmable. With exception of two little buttons you can NOT assign left, right, forward, backward, etc to do what one might want to do, such as browsing internet via browser for example, or navigate through your images in Light Room application. Sadly I had to return this device due to its uselessness in real world applications.
Works great...as long as it works. Bought 2 exactly same. Both broke in just over 1 year. Better buy a warranty. Personally I will buy I-Pod next time.
Received the item today. Took it out of the box, attached an old but operational 80gb HD. LED on the power block comes on, drive spins up but the computer will not recognize it. Next tried a newer, operational 120gb drive. No power to drive. Next tried a 320gb SATA drive. No power to drive and the drive adapter was getting EXTREMELY hot within 10-15 seconds. Also the MOLEX to SATA adapter required to attach the SATA drive to power IS included but is so shoddily made it is unusable. The pins are not seated into the connector, just inserted through the shell making it very difficult if not impossible to use. I've contacted the seller about a refund and plan to just bump up to a better made item. I am just hoping it hasn't destroyed the drives.Don't bother. Save your money. If you insist on trying make certain you don't try a "mission critical" drive out of the box as I'm not certain this thing won't cause a MAJOR drive failure. On second thought, just don't bother in the first place.
The product works, however a month into use, it literally just fell apart while in use in my car. I would recommend that someone just spend ten extra dollars and buy a better product!
I purchased this after seeing on the Palm.com website that it would fit my Zire 31. WRONG! It doesn't fit, what a waste of time and money. Definately returning this one!
I purchased this item to use for data entry purposes. For starters the actual wire that is attached with this product for USB attachment, is extremly short for a desktop or a laptop. This is a good concept, but i would rather invest in a wireless numeric keypad w/ optical mouse rather than a wired.
Upgraded firmware for both my dvd drives, one of which is a TDK and still cannot burn one discbeware
I really like Seagate products and have always had great luck with them. This is a good storage option for the money, IMO. It's currently attached to my mac fileserver. A few things that may help you out:hardware:- The case styling isn't done justice in photos. It's compu-robo-sexy, Darth Vader meets Tron, w00t!- runs cool, fast, and is basically silent. Typical Seagate (in my experience). The triple interface is nice, but the screw-on interchangeable plates were a bit of a surprise. I've tried all 3 interfaces on mac, windows, and linux boxes, and all work.- No data write/access lights! The light is either on, dim (drive is sleeping), or off (drive off).- the power switch is interesting. It takes several finger-swipes to get it to work usually.Software:I knew about lack of mac support when i bought it, so there were few surprises. FYI,- The software to change sleep and light settings is windows-only (this isn't conveyed in the documentation or marketing). The drive can settings can be changed if the drive format isn't recognized by windows (I currently have the drive formatted HFS+, and can still modify the settings when I attach the drive to my XP box).- The backup software is also windows-only. It comes with Memeo, which is available on the mac, and it seems silly that it is not included, even if less powerful than it's windows counterpart. I've scripted my own backup, but it'd be nice to have prebundled mac options, or an OEM-free cheaper option. Memeo isn't really great software, I avoid it.UPDATE: June 19, '08My drive is still humming along fine. Upgraded the firmware; ESATA's working at properly, For whomever asked, my mac is a tibook with a seritek ESATA card. Also, in my configuration, I never let this drive sleep.However - I think Seagate has serious quality control issues given the range of experiences people have posted here and elsewhere on the web. In the future I will not be buying another of these drives.UPDATE: Oct 28, '11ESATA finally started acting flaky. AFAIK nothing on my system changed or was updated. The drive is healthy and accessible, but ESATA speeds have dropped to the ranges others have seen. I'm going to crack the case and put the drive in a tower or external enclosure. Dropping my rating.
While the transaction and refund process of this product were handled very well. I was frustrated that I had to return it because the reason I had to return it was that it came to me empty. Yes, I said empty. I installed it into my printer and my printer kept telling me to replace the toner. At first I thought that I had some how switch the old one and the new one when trying to replace it. Not the case, the "new" one was empty. This is not an easy product to find for less than $35 and now I have to reorder toner which means I am without my printer for that much longer as it's not available at any store near me.
The cable is of bad quality and doesn't look nice. The Audio cables are not working at all. It is just a waste of money.
These inkjets are OK but you can get superior results at a cheaper cost by taking your digital images to someplace like Walmart or CVS or Walgreens. Ink is way over-priced and the photos are not as good as what you can get elsewhere.
The Sony ICF-CD815 is physically attractive, compact alarm clock/CD player.The display is large and easy to read.Programming the alarm times (it has two set points) is not intuitive and I have to re-read the manual each time to reset.Tuning FM stations is inexact and it picks up many fewer than the unit it replaced in the same location. (Sony uses the power cable as an antenna.)Saddest part is the sound quality is below what you would expect from a unit of this size and price.Looks like Sony did a nice outside package and stuffed in some 1970's era components inside.
And no longer works after being used less than once a month for about 2 years. DH to perform Office Space-style destruction in the backyard tomorrow.
I got this as a gift from a relative. Is it really portable? Very sensible to movements and gets distorted and you will get fed up. Only good thing about this is it is affordable but that won't serve the purpose.So, go for a better one. I do not recommend this at all.
Not sure if anyone else experienced this but mine had some wierd rattle on the left ear that went away if I hit it hard enough or let it play for a few seconds. if I let it "cool down" the issue would come back. not sure what it was but had that not been a problem I might have kept them. the sound was average and I do not understand why people say it had ridiculous bass, I don't think it did. This is an average sounding headphone by comparison. nothing to write home about. I got the Sony V6 and those are very good, glad I got those, would like to try the Audio Technica m50 one day. I also got those really popular panasonic earbuds here for like $5.87, those also suck, the JVC Gumy earbuds sound way better. I think those earbuds represent a good value like the Pinnacle PN8+. I know that's not an earphone but the Gumys really are that good of a value at 7 bucks. anyways I might give these portapro another chance...probably not though.
I would have rated this item higher if I got a 10 gauge fuse holder. I ended up NOT using these in-line fuses due to their wire gauge size. I REALLY needed 10 ga NOT 6-8ga as these appear to be. I even compared them with my 14ga and 10ga wires. I will probably end up storing these or throwing them out. Again, if they were the right wire gauge, I would have given at least four stars. :(UPDATE:I contacted company and they were quick to respond. They apologized for any misunderstanding and sounded like they wanted to set things straight. Although they said they sent me the correct 10gauge holders, the sizes are larger than those at my local store. However, they were professional and offered to replace them for free with 12/14 gauge wires.I may be skeptical about the actual wire gauge size but am very pleased with the companies professional demeanor. :)
Because it is USB, it does not work eith TI-Graphlink software. Don't get me wrong the Graphlink software isn't great, but it is much more powerful than TI Connect. Plus you can use both TI Connect and TI-Graphlink software with the serial cables. The graph link software is rather clunky, but much more reliable than ti connect.
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.
My PSLX350H turntable exhibited the same type of erratic speed that previous reviewers have noted. It ran well for about five minutes, but after that period, it was simply impossible to set a constant speed using the "strobodots" no matter how hard or often I tried. It seems pretty obvious that there must be some consistent defect in the motor or the control hardware, at least in examples coming to market in the past couple of months. At the very least, Sony's quality control is extremely disappointing for this model. I've arranged to send my unit back for a refund. The experience makes me yearn for a turntable like my father's old Thorens TD-265, which is still running flawlessly after some 28 years...
After reading all the positive reviews on this monitor I registered for it and received it as a shower gift. I just recently started using it and all I can hear is noise from all over the house. If I am in the living room and my daughter is sleeping in her room I can hear the TV in the living room through the monitor. Plus it has a lot of static. I would not recommend this product.
I purchased this TV/Monitor about 1 1/2 years ago. I have not had a very good experience with it. For several months I couldn't turn it off because to turn it on again it might take several frustrating minutes (or longer) to get it turned on and to stay on. If you can get it to stay on, keep it on or go through the frustration to getting it on again. The other thing that I have to say is that if you are going to use it as a monitor I wouldn't recomend it because, believe it or not, it does burn images in it of different things. Yes, some of them dissipate and others I am still waiting for them to go away. When I play solitare I have to keep moving it or it will burn in, in about 2 minutes or less!I have had other monitors made by Viewsonic and that is what led me to this one but this one is nothing like what they made in the past! It does have a lot of great features but they need to put those features into a better TV/Monitor!!! The HDTV part is great if that is what you are going to use it for once you get it to stay on.Do yourself a favor and really re-think this model if you are interested in it.
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've been using Sony for years. When my great old Sony Studio Monitors finally fell apart, I got another pair of Sonys, MDR-7504s, which are slightly smaller. They initially sounded a little bright to me, but the midrange and highs are clear as a bell. Unfortunately, they too are falling apart, the paper-thin leather having separated from the center part already. So I was looking for a replacement, with perhaps a bit more bass, and thought the HD497 sounded decent from the reviews.90% of my headphone listening is done just by plugging in to the receiver or component CD player and sitting here listening while working, browsing the web, writing, reading, lying down, etc. It's quiet here and I don't have to worry about disturbing anyone, so total sound isolation is not required.First, the good: comfort and fit (for me) is quite good, no worries at all there. I also appreciate the non-coiled cord, which is quite long.Sound quality, however, is poor in my opinion. Bass and midrange sounds muddy. Mid bass is overemphasized to the detriment of the entire soundfield. The highs are anything but "crystal clear." The stereo image seems compressed, narrowed. The vocals just sound severely affected, as if my favorite bands are playing in the other room around the corner, instead of right in front of me. It's like listening with mild earplugs in. Perhaps with a lot of fooling with the graphic equalizer I could make these sound "right" to my ears, but I've always run a "flat" setting.If you're used to low-end or store brand earphones these might be just fine, and the price is certainly reasonable for comfortable headphones from a well-known company. I've heard they're fine (volume-wise) for portable devices as well, although I've never owned a portable device.I wanted something with great highs and just a bit more bass than my Sonys, more like the OLD Sonys. These Sennheisers are not at all the answer for me. Maybe I'm biased by the Sonys, but my Infiniti speakers sound very similar to me to the Sonys, while the Sennheisers remind me of cheapo Pioneer speakers from the 1980s with too much boomy bass and weak paper tweeters. I had to give them two stars because I feel like I just threw my money away. I don't believe I'll be using these for anything myself.I will have to find a place to audition some of the current offerings before buying, and I recommend anyone do the same before purchasing any sound reproduction equipment as personal as headphones.
This wonderful player did everything it was said to do until it randomly stopped working about a week and a half after purchase. Finding myself truely disappointed and not having a fix for the problem or even an understanding of what the actual problem was, i returned the product. What suprised me though was that it had many good reviews on Amazon.com, but after looking at the forums on the manufacturer's own website (creative.com), and other forums found through google.com about the N200, i noticed that alot of people had had or were having the same or similar problem and complaints about the N200, especially about the the player turing off on its own and not staying on when it was actually turned on. This product, though excellent in every way when it actually works, needs to be recalled or seriously updated because it simply does't work after a short while. And you can't use things that dont work.
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.
Not the solid built sides for stand up use nor do they have label insert in the handle for identification.to stiffen; I cut out cardboard strips (out of some shipping boxes) a couple of inches wide and bent into a capital J tri fold shape. then placed it between the page edge and zipper. It still allows access to the discs and I can stand them up on end with handles up for easy grab.would have better score if solid sides.
I hooked this product up to a projector after reading reviews that it was fine. It is impossible to read ANYTHING with this converter. You can watch a video, but you won't see any details. To make sure it wasn't the projector, I tried it on a standard tv, same problem.Also, it supports very few resolutions for a laptop, put in the money and buy something of better quality.
I, too, was fooled into believing that I was ordering the blue package of Sony Premium miniDV 60PRL because that packaging was shown on the ordering page. I did not know that these tapes were the foreign version until I received them. I sent an e-mail to the vendor and never received a reply. I agree with another reviewer -- SHAME ON YOU, AMAZON. THIS COMPANY SHOULD NOT BE ONE OF YOUR STORES UNLESS YOU FIND THEIR FALSE ADVERTISING ACCEPTABLE. I will never again purchase from one of your store fronts, and I am suspicious of YOUR acceptance of this business practice, which reflects poorly on your own company.
This system sounded like the perfect system ... NOT the case! After many hours of frustration and work with this I was able to produce 1 short 13 min. dvd which still has skips and music not lining up not to mention other problems. While using the program it kept crashing mid project and shutting down, regardless if the material was saved it would not open up correctly each time. I have new computer so the problem was not that. My head hurts and now I am exausted - I am returning this tomorrow ... what a disapointment.
This DVD play is basicly junk. It won't play all of my movies. Keeps coming up with no disk errors. I tried called APEX Cust service, no help. Don't waste your money. Mine was 2 weeks old and I chucked it in the trash, where it belongs. This is the 4 apex player that I have bought.. You might think you are saving money by buying an APEX but in the long run you will spend more. Each of the 4 lasted less than six months.. You can get a pretty good progressive scan Sony or Toshiba now for 68 bucks just about anywhere.. Spend the money its well worth it..
The Nike PSA player itself looks like a great little device, and is the perfect size for working out. I wouldn't know firsthand, though, because I never could get the driver software to install. The MusicMatch software installed quickly on Windows XP, but the drivers would not. After trying all of the updates from the Philips websites, and Firmware updates, still, nothing. This was all attempted by a network engineer who troubleshoots software and hardware installations for a living. I then attempted to use the Philips help line, but they were of no help at all. After reading numerous reviews, it is clear to me that there are definite problems with the software, and it's not worth taking a chance by purchasing this product.
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.
I bought this at walmart and it just plain dosent do what it says. I get better reception with my rabbit ears that came with my tv. Buy something else this one is going back.
I HAVE TO SAY THAT THE PICTURE QUALITY IS NICE, BUT IT HAS ITS DOWNSIDE TOO....I GOT THIS MONITOR WITH THE EMACHINES T3304 PACKAGE....HERE I AM AT NOT EVEN 2 MONTHS OLD AND THE MONITOR JUST SHUT OFF AND WOULDNT COME BACK ON....LOST ALL POWER FOR NO REASON....I CONTACTED EMACHINES, THEY WOULD FIX IT, IF I SPENT ABOUT 50.00 OR SO AND PAY TO SHIP IT TO THEM....I SPENT ALMOST $700.00 ON THE SYSTEM, LEAST THEY COULD DO IS PAY FOR THE SHIPPING....SO I HAVE TO GIVE A 2 THUMBS DOWN....WAY DOWN....NOT WORTH IT....
The GPS was out dated, and when I ordered the seller never said anything about the need to buy or get extra software or CD to update. No cradle, my brother had to buy it. Even with the CD from Garmin did not work properly. Terrible purchase.
i tried it and gave up. The picture quality is very bad. cant go thought 3 walls... I used it for 1 time. don't waste your money
I needed a headset for the studio that would keep all outside sounds to a minimum. These phones do that. But they're also poorly made. Before I purchased them, I read reviews saying that the bridge breaks easily. I thought that perhaps those buyers had mishandled the phones. But then it happened to me tonight while working in the studio. The singer took them off and .... 'snap'. Useless. Can't believe it. It's a bit past my return window so I'm hoping the seller will give me a refund. I know it's hard to find a set of headphones that really keep out the ambient noise - but don't bother. These suck.
I bought a couple of 4GB Sandisk Ultra II SD cards and this to go along with an existing 60GB USB hard drive and my Nikon D40 camera, thinking I'd have enough storage to shoot my vacation pictures in RAW format. I filled up the first 4GB card and set it overnight to transfer to my hard disk. The next morning, I was surprised to discover that not only had it not finished copying (even at USB 1.0 low-speed, it should have taken less than 8 hours...), it had frozen up and was no longer making progress. (I let it sit for a while to confirm...) When I finally gave up on it, I pulled up the hard disk on a computer and found that while the first few images were fine, all of the later images had garbled filenames and were completely unusable.When you consider the cost of this device, and add on the > $30 I spent getting a place in Paris to transfer my memory cards to DVD, I could have just bought enough more SD cards to get me through the trip.I am extremely disappointed by this device.(I will note that for small transfers, it does seem to work. And contrary to previous reviews, it DOES recognize USB hard drives, though you have to make sure they're FAT formated and not NTFS or Mac. Nevertheless, a device like this that cannot be trusted to do its job reliably is pretty much worthless.)
I hate this printer. It only worked for a week. When it did it was difficult to set up. It was very slow to print. Was NOT a copy machine as promised. I hate it. Now it doesn't even work. STAY AWAY!!
I'm really depressed. Out of the box it was a dud. Since monster seems to have such a high standard, this is really disheartening. I checked it on various systems, made sure the prongs were straight. Everything, but no good. I'll have to buy another. No feed at all!
Unit locks up, battery has to be removed and re-installed in order to power up on AC or DC about 30% of the time. Have hadd the DVD drive replaced and still does not work all of the time. XD card reader only reads 256 MB card. At times types "characters" instead of the letter I am typing, etc. etc. etc.I wouldn't even rate this as a 1 on the scale of 1 to 5. It is a ZERO.
Lens is not that much good in quality.I mean to say it is good but the condition of the lens is not good as I bought it as used.I am looking to resale it.. and go for a new one.
This product was absolutely perfect with the exception of its automatic signal control and tuning. Unfortunately, those two "features" rendered the unit completely unusable for me, forcing me to return it.EXPLANATIONThis product features an "automatic signal control" which will automatically adjust the volume/strength, which at first sounds like a great idea. If all you do is use this for voice/TV or music that is constant, it would be fantastic. Unfortunately, if you use this product for music with variable strength, i.e. volume/strength goes from soft to loud -- such as techno, classical, and even a lot of modern pop/rock -- this "feature" will drive you crazy. It's like listening to a song where someone is constantly turning the volume up and down.Another "feature" that drove me crazy was the automatic tuning. Again, in theory, it sounds like a great idea. Anyone that's familiar with wireless headsets will know that the signal constantly fluctuates, especially when you turn your head a certain way, because of where the antennae is located and basic radio frequency physics. Most products respond like radios which will get slightly "static-y" when this happens. Unfortunately, when the signal fluctuates with the auto-tuning feature, you will get a sudden one-second pause of silence as it re-tunes. As annoying as any static may be, I *assure* you that having a song constantly interrupted by one-second pauses any time you move the wrong the way is *WAY* more annoying.CONCLUSIONI've been searching for three years now to find a replacement for my Brookstone set. The Sennheiser RS 130 product was absolutely perfect in every way except for the two previously described "features" that didn't benefit the product at all. In the end, they were disturbing enough that I couldn't use the unit and keep my sanity. My search for a replacement continues...
this item was cheap. that's why i bought it. it does what it needs to do - play music from my mp3 player on my car stereo. the major drawback is that it just shuts off periodically in the middle of a song, so i have to unplug it and plug it in again. i have a cheap mp3 player too, which makes the music a little distorted in conjuction with adaptor. it's acceptable. if i wanted a better product i would have shelled out more money.
My HP Photosmart began to fail soon after I bought it:1. They had me reinstall the HP drivers and support software (every time I called).2. They told me not to use the spooler.3. They had me remove all other installed programs, very time consuming.4. They had me remove 30 gigabytes of data to CD to free more space on the drive (as if 20GB free was not enough), VERY time consuming.5. They had me triple the size of virtual memory.6. They had had me reinstall everything, very time consuming.7. They had me replace the usb cable, $$.8. They had me update my usb driver (that definitly would fix it, a known incompatiblility with some usb cards and HP products), very time consuming to find I had the latest usb driver.9. They had me replace the USB card, $$$$.The new Adaptec usb card I bought says that the printer is not working properly!!! No kidding...10. Technical support says my printer is broke (the cache or something). They had me fax the my sales receipt for the printer to receive a replacement.I faxed them my receipt... HP say they did not receive it.The next week the store manager faxed them my receipt... HP say they did not receive it.Again the receipt is faxed to them, again to the same number.Finally they got the receipt, HP told me on the phone and HP emailed me that they got the faxed receipt and updated my warrenty status.HP Technical support say they don't have the faxed receipt and can not help me. Week after week they do and they don't and they can't. Several times they promised that a case manager would call within 12-24 hours. No calls, no help. They did offer me a complementary ink cartidge for the non-working printer to settle this, "no?, well a case manager will call you in 12-24 hours". They have my correct phone number. Now the case manager is on vacation or something and only the original case manager can do anything.I have paid more for usb cables and cards than I paid for the printer. If time were money, I could have bought a color lazer printer for less. It has been several months now. It seems that the warranty is worthless.I posted the above and my warranty is suddenly good, I got a reconditioned printer (not why I posted the above). I withdrew the post.The reconditioned printer worked for a few months (paper jams and cradle stuck errors exactly every second sheet), but my warranty ended and the starting cost for a phone support call is $30, but they will sell me another reconditioned 7450 for almost twice what I bought my new 7450 for.If you can buy one for the price of ink go ahead but don't spend more than that. It is not that good, unreliable, unsupported, time consuming, expensive, heart breaking.Nothing to do but toss Photosmart into the dumpster (in pieces to save some poor dumpster diver from this junk).
The wired part of the Router works fine, but the Wireless signal was not usable in my home within about a thirty-five feet distance between the router and adapter. Even with a high gain directional antena replacing the Netgear G adapter antena, no usable signal got through! Their Technical support line had very long hold times (around 45 minutes). When I got through to the 'outsourced 'Techies they told me anything to get rid of me. Worse-one immediately hung up the phone when he/she answered (up/down/click)! Worst Tech support I have ever encountered.
I love the product but two of the four features don't even work!The remote control flat out doesn't work. I've replaced the battery multiple times so it's clearly a defect.And the 'audio out' outlet doesn't work. I have to go through the mp3 player to get any sounds at all- which defeats the whole purpose of a docking station with an 'audio out.'I will be requesting a replacement to see if I have the same problems. If I do then don't buy thisproduct. If I don't then it was just manufacturer error and this is a great product.
.... Although shaped to match the E-10, this case makes it very difficult to use the camera spontaneously -- and for general travel and everyday photography, this is a serious drawback.I moved from a Minolta SLR to the E-10 -- the Minolta case is attached to the tripod screw of the camera body, so that you can quickly flip the main part of the case off and have it hang from the bottom of the camera -- i.e. out of the way. The E-10 has to be totally removed from the case before you can use it. If you try to keep it attached to the camera strap with the provided loop, it gets in the way. You can't use the camera with the entire case dangling from the rear left strap eyelet, obscuring both the viewfinder and LCD panel on the back, and making the camera hard to hold.So, it takes longer to get the E-10 out of its case, and after that you have to either put down the case, stuff it in a bag or find some other way to deal with it while you take your photos.In a recent trip to Tuscany I ended up leaving the case at home on most days, as the extra protection it offered meant plenty of candid shots that were missed -- and there's no point owning a camera if you don't take pictures.
I received my package in a timely manor, however the package was empty. Buyer beware.Good note, Amazon gave me a refund.
Wanted to use in place of handheld wireless microphone, but you still had to hold it up to your mouth to get good reception.
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.
Olympus has replaced their D-490 camera with a piece of ... plastic. They have improved a couple features with the D-510 such as a USB Port instead of a serial port and higher manification, but guess what? They cause more problems than they are worth. If you have an older computer that doesn't have a USB Port your .... You have to buy a Smart Media/Floppy converter which isn't nearly as convenient as a direct connection to load your pictures on your computer. The telephoto on the D-510 has more magnification than the D-490 but the camera turns off if you try to Zoom out in telephoto mode before taking the picture. What the ... is that all about?Oh yeah, getting back to my first point. This camera is made out of a very cheap plastic. The D-490 (the older model) feels and looks superior to the D-510. Try to get the D-490 if you can unless having a USB rather than a serial connection is a big deal to you. The worst part is that I actually paid more for the D-510 even though it's retail price is ...less than the D-490!
Good Price, but poorly designed. In most PC Card slots, you won't be able to remove the CF card from the drive with your fingers -- the drive seeds itself too deep into the slot. Therefore, you have to eject the drive to get the card out -- very inconvenient.
I just wanted a Bluetooth PC Adapter for comunicate my mini Laptop with my printer HP, nothing more. But when the product arrived to my hands i can see that it wasn't what i needed it.S&oacute;lo quer&iacute;a un adaptor de Bluetooth para computadora para comunicar mi mini laptop con mi impresora, m&aacute;s nada. Pero cuando me lleg&oacute; el producto v&iacute; que no era lo que necesitaba, es un adaptador para audifonos y celulares motorola.
I've had Seagate drives in the past and have been happy with them. I used my 300GB ATA in a removable drive container. I removed it a couple of times and noticed it got VERY hot very quickly. I suspect this may have had something to do with it. I doubt it was the enclosure I had it in because I've had MANY drives in it in the past and it is still functioning for other drives I have. Now I'm looking for two new hard drives, one to replace the one that failed and the other as a backup. Too bad I didn't keep my receipt or box for this drive.
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 did my homework and read every review twice, just to try to find out WHAT came with the unit.I puchased the 160 dual beam unit, and did not get a suction cup mounting. This is what I had to havebut nowhere on this page do you get that information. You do not get a carry-case, a battery, or anythingof the other items mentioned in the reviews. Buying on this item on amazon was more difficult, (and unsuccessful)than driving to a store and getting it there. I also do not see where I can buy this mysterious suction cuptransducer attachment, so I plan on returning the whole thing.
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
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.
All of a sudden, this camera turns on, but no buttons work. If you search on google you will find that several have reported this issue. Panasonic must recall this model. I'm never buying a panasonic again. The picture quality, like many reported are very dark and makes everyone look oily ... THE WORST DIGITAL CAMERA I HAVE EVER OWNED. The only reason I got this was because I could put the SD card directly into my panasonic TV. What a bad mistake. I should have just stuck with Sony cybershots which gave great pictures and lasted atleast 3 yrs.
this camera is horrible. the quality is horrible. the screen is small and the zoom is not very good
The speakers sound fine in my office. The problem is that any substantial vibration on the desk turns the sound off. There's a problem in the volume dial, which I discovered when it was too late to return the system. It's very annoying to have to tap the dial to restore volume. Additionally, sometimes the volume cuts out and the on/off feature of the volume control dial doesnt work at all, so the computer has to be shut down completely and turned on again. That's an odd problem -- sometimes you can't turn the power to volume on, and sometimes you can't turn it off. Must be a wiring or soldering problem. In any case, I'm pretty disappointed with the purchase for these reasons, and wish I were one of the many people who had no complaints.
Thank you Game Expo for selling me this bootleg knock off battery. This battery had half the life of a REAL canon nb-4l battery. I leave soon for a vacation and I wont even be able to get a new battery in time online. What a waste!
I spent the better part of my last weekend at home before college fighting with this printer. As a Vista owner, I have grown accustomed to the shudders and signs of the cross whenever I tell computer store employees I have a Vista machine. I have NOT, however, grown accustomed to companies claiming their machine is Vista compatible when in truth it acts as little more than a glorified paperweight. I purchased this from a local Staples specifically because it was VISTA COMPATIBLE.When I got home, I followed the instructions to the letter. When I printed the test page, I grew worried due to how long it took the page to print. It's activity can be summarized as this: "PRIIIIIINT............ PRIIIIINT............................PRINTPRINT............" and so forth and so on. Growing ever more nervous, I checked online to see if there was someone who knew what was wrong. I spent two hours with one Lexmark support member via their chat service, trying everything short of sacrificing a lamb to God - I mean, Bill Gates - to get it to work. The next morning, I woke up hoping it was a bad dream. No such luck, and so there went another 4 hours spent with various support personnel.I finally threw in the towel and flipped the bird to Lexmark this morning when I stumbled across a series of forum posts around the internet warning me that no matter what Lexmark claims, their printers are NOT, I repeat NOT compatible with Vista. I ended up purchasing a printer from Best Buy made by HP. Guess how many times I had to install it? ONCE. It worked right out of the box like a charm, and is a beautiful piece of hardware.On the bright side, it worked well on my XP laptop when I needed to print. However, since that was not why I purchased it, I can only give it one star.
There are only two reasons for having an expansion slot, one is to be able to quickly and easily change the songs you can access, the other is to be able to listen to more songs at a time. This player doesn't support that second feature because there is a limit to the number of songs it can access at a time. Using only songs that I tested, and verified would play with the device, I found that it was impossible to to have the player display over 180 songs, This is a serious unforgivalbe deficiency in the product. I found that this problem persists even if all of the songs are in the flash memory, and not on the expansion card. This deficiency in not mentioned ANYWHERE in the documentation.
I'm only about 10-15 miles from Boston... couldn't even get network stations with this thing. Use it for marshmallow roasting. Oh, wait, it's painted so it's not even good for that...
THis router has great potential if it would only stay on. It reboots constantly when there is any kind of traffic (VOIP, Streaming music, etc.)My other Dlink did the same. No more Dlinks for me!
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.
Goal is fine, but the sticks are meant to be played with by kids on their KNEES. That wasn't clear to me when I bought the product.
Bought a Regza 42HL167 in January 2008, used it to watch occasional movies in the first year, then a bit of TV viewing in the next year.The third year, it started not powering up when turned on, and we'd unplug the TV for 10 seconds and re-try.It got worse and worse and in January 2011 it totally gave up.It wouldn't turn on, power-up, anymore, at all, regardless whatever we tried (short of the opening of the insides and re-programming).Toshiba acknowledged the problem in its website in Sept 2010, telling people to unplug it, wait and re-try, which we did, but Toshiba never volunteered for additional help.1.5 years later, it is still the same info about the problem:[...]Got barely a 3-year use out of it, for $1600.The Japanese usually built quality, but, I guess, not always.We shall stay out of Toshiba ever-never from now on.Won't recommend (any) Toshiba! Stay out of it.Mid-year 2011, we got a Panasonic Viera TC-L42D30; it is very good (so far).
I just bought this camera and I regret it because now I have to pack everything up and return it. The pictures are not crisp and clear and there is too much noise. I have compared the pictures with pictures taken with a Sony CyberShot and the Sony pictures are much clearer.This is a good camera if you don't really care to have the BEST quality. The pictures are nice but not clear. You're better off with Canon, Nikon or Sony.
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 got these speakers because my old HP ones were petered out after 5 years so I thought I would use a gift certificate I got for Amazon. I did not get a used pair, I bought what I thought was brand-new.I even had a friend say that Logitech was a good maker for speakers so that's what motivated me to get these.I just hooked them up and the right speaker has absolutely NO SOUND! Im so pissed because I have NEVER gotten anything on Amazon before and got a crappy product. I loathe the idea of spending shipping on return items... what a waste. i better get my money back.Oh and the Bass is WAY too much!!!!!!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!
These headphones initially were a pleasant surprise with good sound, fit, and styling. However, after less than a month and very little use at that, the right headphone stopped working. Although it has a lifetime warranty, you not only have to pay to ship it to Koss for service, you also have to pay an additional $9 for return shipping irregardless of the defect. The return shipping is already about 25% of the total cost of the headphones new to begin with. Add the price to ship it initially and you're looking at spending approximately 50% of the total headphone price in order to take advantage of the so called lifetime warranty. Of course they offer a lifetime warranty, it's not worth it for folks to use it. This is a bad deal. Don't buy it!!
I tried this in my workshop transmitting an FM signal to my ear protector/FM receiver head set. I have a pretty good quality head set but this just didn't send a strong enought signal for even 5-10 feet away. It could have been that I have too many ducts, motors and other metal objects in my woodworking shop which interfere. I had to return the unit...sadly, because I wanted the functionality. FYI, I haven't as yet found ANY transmitter that will work. I have given up on my pursuit.
*WARNING* DO NOT PURCHASE THIS DVD PLAYER....or be prepared to purchase a new one every two years.
Great price for a product that looks good and built well. Inserted my laptop hard drive easily but cannot get my desktop or laptop to recognize it. Instead i just get the BSOD. Gonna read up on troubleshooting. As of now, its not functional.
So far, the back ports are working but flash drives plugged into the top ports are refusing to show up. I don't have time to troubleshoot such a trivial purchase so I'll just be throwing it away. Waste of time and money.
Put this on my registry and did receive it as a gift. One of the receivers when I put the battery in it started to burn and almost exploded the battery. The reception is full of static all throughout the house. I contacted the company and this is where I gave at least 1 star - they sent Fed Ex to pick it up to replace it, unfortuently I was giving birth when they came so I am in the process of contacting them to do this. But I am very worried about the product and will be buying a different brand anyway. I do not want to take any chances.
We purchased this camcorder specifically because of its dual function as a camcorder and digital camera. I'm not really going to comment on the camcorder aspects because I agree with most of the other positive comments that people have made.As for the digital stills, pictures taken outdoors look fine, but indoor pictures are VERY grainy and pixelated, even in a very bright room. In my opinion, the quality is just unacceptable. The Memory Stick with USB output is an incredible technology that makes downloading pictures to your computer so EASY, but this benefit can not make up for the bad pictures that it takes. (I did not try to capture stills from the tape because I do not have the ieee adaptor needed to do this, so I do not know if stills taken in this way may look better than those taken on the memory stick)If you are just looking to take video, then this camcorder is probably fine, but I see no need to pay for the extra memory stick capabilities because they are not worth it.
I am yet another reviewer who loves the sound but can't believe the crappy construction. I've been using my pair for over a year since my girlfriend gave them to me for Xmas, and I have used them a lot; at least several hours every day while I'm writing or working on my website. The sound is great, but the design is ridiculous.I have broken mine in 4 or 5 places, on both sides, simply from taking them on and off several times a day. I have never dropped them, stepped on them, thrown them, or used them anywhere other than at my home office. No accidents are required to snap these plastic pieces of crap!Tape and bent paperclips have kept them usable, but they now look like Frankenphones with the taped on metal bits, and I haven't been able to wear them over the top of my head since about a month after I bought them when they first snapped as I was putting them on. I wear them below my chin, so I am hardly stretching the flexible plastic at all, but constant breaks are inevitable in the cheap and very thin plastic sides.If these headphones were part of a car or gaming system they would have been recalled years ago, since the design and construction is simply unable to stand up to routine use, and despite their excellent sound and ear padding/comfort I can not give them more than a 1-star rating.
Router is missing WPA. You cannot hide your SSID. And you can not limit access by MAC address. Otherwise, it works well.
This item was offered as an ascessory for the GPS 765 we received this item before the Gps arrived so the package was opened. once GPS came tried it did not fit the gps. Very disappointed. fit the GPS 200 series.
I really don't like this iPod. The normal version of the iPod is the best you can find. The iPod Mini as gotten very unpopular in 2005. Most people now are buying the 20GB or the 40GB iPods. If you want to buy this iPod the only reason is you want to jog and run with it. You shouldn't care about not holding much songs either because this is only 4GB which only holds 1,000 songs. The 20GB iPod which is only $50.00 more can hold five times more than that! I think the iPod mini colors are really stupid too. I don't know why people like to have colored MP3 Players. You're supposed to use MP3 Players to play music and maybe games but it doesn't matter what it looks like on the outside. All I care about is how much gigabytes it has and if it has a simple but very advanced design. The 4th Generation iPod now almost beats the mini's size. It's really small but the regular iPod is catching up to it. Soon no one is going to want this iPod and they will switch to the fifth generation iPod (which is supposed to have a 80 GB Storage Capacity!)
Item difficult to use.Quality was poor.Expanded the support stand difficult.Screen would not retract.
I bought these to replace the Radio Shack headphones I currently have, I was looking for something that was a bit longer so I could put the player in my pocket.The fit was nice, but that is the ONLY thing this product has going for it. The sound is atrocious, the sound level is so low I had to turn my player up 3/4 of the way to hear just anything.I would not recommend thse to ANYBODY even if they were being given away.
Nice unit when it worked. Just found out it died this week at some point. The only thing we hear now on all stations is a high pitch squeal. Originally we paid the 50 bucks on amazon for this thing. After looking on the net a bit more it seems Midland has a problem with their radios and die after 1 or 2 years with no notice. The only reason I know it died is because no warnings came in last night when hell came through. Thanks Midland!
First of all, anyone who is looking into buying this must know that you only need this filter if you have a full frame camera like Canon 5D MKII. The reason you need this slim filter instead of a regular polarizing filter on a full frame is because on a lens like Canon 24-105mm L lens, you get black edges at the corners at 24 mm. You see the tall circular edges of the filter in your image on a full frame camera. With a slim filter, the edges are not so tall and hence you don't see them in your image. However, a big drawback is that you cannot attach the regular lens cap on such a filter. The lens cap that is provided with this filter is really bad as has been indicated by other users. Since it has no threads, it just keeps falling off. Sometimes it becomes such a big nuisance that I simply don't feel like using the polarizer. I can't believe that they could not come up with a better lens cap than the one they supplied. Also, on Canon 24-105mm L lens, you still get vignetting at 24mm. I have also noticed that the filter sometimes gets unscrewed while you are rotating the polarizer. Couple of times the filter got fully unscrewed and it almost fell. If you tighten it too much, then good luck getting this filter off the lens. Due to these reasons, I always try to avoid using this filter as much as possible and would not recommend this filter.If you have a crop framed camera like Canon 40D, 50D, etc., vignette due to filter is not a problem and you do not need this polarizer. You will be better served buying a regular polarizer on which you easily fit the lens cap.
This router is touted as having wifi capability. It doesn't support WiFi. It is being sold as an 1812W-ag-e, when in fact it is an 1812/K9.
The top half of this spool were terrible. I ended up throwing every one of them away. It kept reading "bad media."
i hated these earphones because they never stayed put in my ear. its kinda like I always have to take a gamble when buying earphones, all of them I buy I usually never liked. they are always falling out.
This product is probably good for high volume of scanning. lots of pages where missing few characters here and there is not a big deal. For a small selection of text you are better off hand writing it and not waste time double checking for scanning errors. I had to send it back. I have to say Amazon service is great.
I purchased Delorme Street Atlas USA 2006 w/gps LT-20 receiver a few days ago and don't like it at all. The software is very hard to navigate and is extremely outdated (at least in Colorado). I am working on getting my money back at this time. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time and buy the Microsoft Streets & Trips product w/GPS instead.
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!
I have an eTrex Vista Hcx with a micro SD card slot. This mount is not designed to fit around the card slot.
This driveway alarm worked GREAT - for the first year. Thirteen months after purchase (1 month after the warranty expired) the alarm started to malfunction, going through a battery every week. Customer service was of no help. Its been turned off for the last year, but we miss having the alarm, so we are currently shopping for a replacement. For the price, for one year's service, it will NOT be this unit.
This remote did not control my dvd recorder/vhs properly (it was not listed in the harmony database) and harmony did not return my email for 6 days. They were supposed to respond in 24 hours. I sent the product back because it did not work.
I was running through the many DVD players that would support all the formats I needed. Typically I was thinking of staying in the 80 dollar range. Then I saw this Sony on sale for 99.99. I thought, Great a DVD player that plays ALL the formats, and Im getting a Sony.Much like the other user, I have stalling issues through out any DVD I put in. It is NOT issues with the disk. But even worse is the terrible problems it has with darker transitions. For instance:When its a black screen and you have credits that pop up....you see a darker patch of black across the screen fully -------Directed By Ridley Scott----------. Like that. It also has similar problems during movie play. One scene, A guy was in a darkened closet, and clearly your meant to see him vaguely. Instead, I got negative (like a negative from a picture) effect over his face. It did this same thing with several other movies.Lastly, the ease of use is just horrific. I dare any of you to buy this product and think this Unit is convenient. Lack of FF, or RW speeds, Menu options that are poorly put together. Skipping through scenes is a horrific battle.On the plus sides, the picture, when not affected by this units darker places problems, is pretty dag gone crisp.Has lots of nice picture quality setups, and sound setups.Plays all the formats for those of you who needs a guaranteed play em all unit.Was the best looking unit I saw in many online and retail markets.Overall, the studdering, and the picture quality issues makes this unit a big ol negative. I suggest finding something better.
My review really breaks down into two categories: on the road (3 out 5 stars) and off the road (1 out of 5 stars).Bad PartsPreparing a trip on the computer is impossible for many reasons. For one, the software is absolutely terrible (both MapSource in Windows and Basecamp on the Mac). For some obscure reason, for example, I cannot use the map that I paid $100 for on the computer. Eventually I figured out that by putting the device in USB Mass Storage mode, I can use the map in Basecamp on the Mac, but I never got it to work in Windows. As a consequence, it's nearly impossible to plan a route with a crippled map.The interface to plan a route is bad beyond belief. Being a software engineer myself I can understand how programmers would design software this way. It's just that I expected Garmin to test their software on normal users. They obviously have not.Importing a route using a .gpx file works, but then transferring it to the device fails, because there is an incomprehensible limit on the number of waypoints for a route (the max is 50). There is also a limit on the number of waypoints for a track (500), even though the active log allows tracks to have 10,000 waypoints. MapSource in windows allows you to reduce the number of waypoints for a route in various ways, but Basecamp for the Mac hides this feature somewhere deep in Preferences. All of this is undocumented and took me many hours to figure out.I was only able to get a long-ish bikeride planned on the device by breaking it down into 4 parts. This involved planning the route using 200 waypoints, then deleting 150 of them, and transferring the remaining route to the device.(And don't get me started on why Garmin felt the need to differentiate between tracks and routes. Probably another one of those engineering-driven decisions.)The device itself is slow and has a deeply counter-intuitive interface. The manual is incomplete, and, in some cases, contains lies or refers to features that don't exist. Too many features on the device rely on the user pointing things out on a map that is awkward to use and slow to load.All in all, the user experience for this device is deplorable. Had it not been for my software engineering background, I would have immediately returned it.Good PartsOnce you finally get a route planned, the device is relatively helpful. It draws a purple line over the road you plan to travel. While it is sometimes awkward with giving directions (it doesn't really understand intersections very well), it's overall decent.The device runs on AA batteries. That is much better than built-in rechargeable batteries.
First, these headphones shocked me while I was using them. Second, I couldn't even hear the movie I was trying to watch through these earbuds. Music was marginally better, but even at the highest volume of my device, I could barely hear anything. These got returned.
The unit I received would lock up. It would not reboot with the front panel power switch (even when pressed for over 5 secs), so I was constantly unplugging the system to get it restarted.
I am very disappointed in my product and I was told that I was being send an envelope to return it in over three weeks ago and I have not received it yet.My shuffle worked for one week and that's it, my computer will not recognize it and I can't charge it. The amber light stays on continously. I would not recommend the shuffle to anyone. I am very, very disapointed with it. And reading reviews on the internet I see that great number of customers are unhappy with this product.
I purchased this Belkin transfer cable at the same time that I purchased my new Hewlett Packard PC. The transfer cable never worked. The rating should be a minus 5 not a 1. I even called Belkin for assistance and after more than 24 hours of working with the cord and the company and downloading various devices the cord never worked. A quick note to all is that the new Vista software comes with transfer capabilities and no one should need this defective cord... Belkin could not get the product to work and would not refund my monies. 8-( Don't waste your time or money.
This flash based mp3 player is ideal for the active person. Small, lightweigt and somewhat durable. Great sound quality and amazing FM tuning ability.Unfortunately the firmware doesn't perform any functionality that the other available mp3's have such as selection by artist, album, genre, etc., none of the tagging features work. The only way to play songs is to use the drag and drop features. Even this is severly limited by only allowing 1 set subfolders. In addition the original manual was completely incorrect (becuase the firmware is just wrong!!) and the revised manual just leaves everything out so therefore there are no mistakes.Just don't assume that this mp3 player can select songs like other mp3 players because it cannot.Worse yet. The IClick support is an online forum... where the icklick employees try to confuse the novices... making them think they don't understand the technology. In the end they cannot help you becuase the device just does not operate properly.
I like the camera and it is easy to use once you have the required recording devices. I received the camera at my vacation destination (poor prior planning on my part). Other such equipment always arrives with all the necessary equipment to begin use immediately. This camera did not. I had to find a store with compatible recording disks, which was not all that easy. I could only find a disk for the movie application but not the still/digital camera. Also the formatting for the downloading is quite involved and not really intuitive. Downloading the applet also called for me to remove my CD burner applet - not a happy camper on that since I have not found a way to burn CD's again without reloading my burner applet, which may impact the movie capability.Good camera - poor planning!
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 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.)
The DVI end of the cable was poor constructed and one of the screws was so short it could not extend to the threaded connection on the back of the monitor.
I would like to say that I'm happy that the people that ordered this DVD player are happy with their purchase. However, I'm not. When playing my DVDs it pauses at 30 second intervals every so often. I believe that you really get what you pay for so I'm taking it back for another DVD player that is a bit more expensive with a little better quality. Buy at your own risk!
This product works alright with my 3rd Generation nano, but I feel like I paid too much for what I got. The connection with my iPod is not secure and often wiggles out. The "Smart Scan" button is not very acurate. The signal is not particularly strong or clear. It allows me to listen to my iPod in my car, but it's not great.
The key fob took forever to ship.It's also a different shape than pictured. Instead of being a rounded square, it's a circle.Also, the metal is shiny, not the brushed metal look as in the picture.Overall, it's still a fine key chain, but I don't know if I would have bought this had the picture been accurate.
I purchased one on sale ($30 off) and was ecstatic over the hype to get 4 functions from one machine. The excitement fizzled as time after time received the "unable to clean, see troubleshooting"...the kicker is that this occurred during STEP ONE in setup. To make matters worse, the troubleshooting tips on the quick setup and manual said the exact same things and were useless for a setup problem. The onsite troubleshooter FAQs and the email reply from Brother were identical to the other suggestions, again useless! I will never, ever, ever buy anything from Brother. I will stick to HP - which has proven itself over and over.
This drive worked great - until I woke up one morning and discovered that it would no longer mount. I was unable to do a software recovery of the data, now I'm spending big bucks to send the drive to a speciciast to get my data. Do not buy this drive. The same thing happened to two other close friends with the exact same drive. DANGER!
I am now on my second TV and the picture is starting to degrade. Hopefully the store extended warrenty works well. I bought the TV in August 2005. The first TV had a sound problems, I lived with it for several months waiting for a software fix. Phillips replaced it after the repair shop had it for 3 months claiming it was a sound board problem. It turns out the second TV had the same problems and phillips finally fixed it with a software patch. The second TV now has issues with ocassionally rebooting, image ghosting, and flashing when showing a white background. I never have liked the ambilight. When we purchased this TV it had the best picture and features available for the price. Phillips service has been poor(lack of any help, and very slow to supply parts), but I have gotten service with out much difficulty, if you can wait for it.
software provided in CD doesnt work with vista, not sure why its being sold when it is not supported on new version of windows. i can't download gb's of s/w from internet...i hate to return an item, feel like throwing it but will return as my hard earned money is spent on this..
Bought 2 of these & received mini-audio splitter instead of mini to rca adapter. Sent them back & soldered my own together to finish my project in a time crunch.
This is really a horrible system. I got it out of the box, hooked it up and turned it on to nothing but static. I checked all four channels, the locations of the system, everything that I could think of, and nothing helped. The product claims to be good throughout a house, through walls, etc. but I couldn't even get it to work across one room. The company is making very dangerous unsubstantiated claims, and it's rediculous how poor this product is. If I turned my stereo all the way up, I could get a faint signal of the audio below the deafening static, but nothing close to usable. This product is currently being returned, and I will not be buying another product for Terk any time soon. Save yourself the hastle and avoid this product.
I was planning on order six of these. In the shipping section, they get you for $6 each! $28.80 for the six drives and $47 for shipping! What!
I just received my SanDisk Cruzer Micro with U3 today, and it's going right back where it came from. If you don't use THEIR software's eject, you get an error message the next time you insert the USB key. This wouldn't be a problem, except that their software is sensitive to certain settings that I have, and _disappears_ from my screen before I can click on the Eject button. Hardware should not be settings-dependent. Also, if the USB connector is retractable, there should be a flap to prevent dust from gathering inside.
I have the discoloration problem on my MacBook as well. I bought the Marware protection pack. It did not peel off. When I took it off I had absolutely no residue (I haven't taken it off the trackpad yet - it proves harder to remove). The problem was that the Marware gets as discolored as the computer. It is easier to clean off the computer with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
This is the second Sherwood reciever I have purchased in the past month. The first model 4105 had no power. 100 watts per channel - phoohey - my 40 year old Kenwood with 26 watts per channel has ten times the power. This latest purchase - model 4109 - had a FM antenna that didn't work. The coax antenna port was also so poor, not even a high end replacement antenna could bring in a signal.
This was my first PDA, and I wanted to purchase one mainly as a medical reference tool. Having no prior experience with PDA's, I carefully read the reviews on various websites on a number of high end Palm and PocketPC PDA's. I was in a quandry, because the reviews were so mixed. While the majority gave favorable or so-so reviews of the various models, many were greatly disappointed and described horror stories of wasting days trying to get the product to work properly.In the end, I decided to take my chances with this top-of-the-line iPAQ model. (Actually, my model has a b at the end of the model number, which I think indicates that it has upgraded memory from the hx2795.) After owning the product for only a couple of days, I couldn't be happier with my purchase and can't understand the other reviewers who describe synching problems, difficulty learning how to use the product, etc. As I mentioned, this is my first PDA and within a day I had multiple programs installed and functioning properly, was using the WI-FI to connect to the Internet, and was playing music on the built in media player to name of few of the functions I had used. I bought a book on Amazon on using the iPAQ, and did not even need to use it to get this PDA to do everything I had wanted it to do. If you know how to use Windows on your PC, using the iPAQ with Windows Mobile 5 should be a snap because it is so intuitive and similar to the full Windows OS.I bought a 2 GB SD card to use with the iPAQ, which is the only "must have" accessory I think you will need. The only cons I have found with the unit is that the sound quality with headphones is only mediocre, and the handwriting recognition (at least for me) was not to good. I prefer to input data with the on screen keyboard. After reading the problems described by other users, as a novice I was delighted to find out how easy and trouble-free it was to get this PDA up and running. Also, I had called HP customer service a couple to times to ask a couple of questions, and was pleasantly surprised to find that it did not take too long for a rep to answer and provide courteous and knowledgeable assistance. This PDA ranks near the top of the coolest and most helpful electionic gizmos that I own.UPDATE: Although, as my review indicates, I really liked this PDA when purchased 5 years ago, I must now warn that it is seriously outdated and would advise against purchasing it if any are still available. Windows mobile 5 operating system is way outdated, and apps are no longer being programmed for the OS. The battery life is abysmal - about half an hour with WIFI on. (The WIFI is 802.11B, which is an indication of how outdated the device is now.) The current purchase price of over $350 is a joke for a 5+ year old device, as current competitors such as the iPOD Touch or the Samsung Galaxy 4 are in the $200 range. In short, when I first purchased this device, it was indeed a cool gizmo - now it is just outdated and ready for my drawer with other outdated devices I'll never use again. Moreover, it is my understanding that HP has discontinued its entire iPAQ line.
I bought 2 of these hard drives and after a year of use I can no longer get my files off of them. I will never buy a Fantom drive again.
I thought I purchased a defective pair and took it back to the store because the ends of the cords are UNEVEN. The right side is 1/4 shorter than the left. I put it on and the extra length is supposed to lie on the back of your shoulders. This is a little wierd for me because I am used to even cord lengths and my headphones forward.Otherwise the sound quality is very good, but the cord length is such a design flaw that I am already looking for another pair of headphones.
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!
Sign range is line of site - maybe 300 yards. Tryied to call Unidem for a adapter jack for the top - no help at all. Customer Service there is a joke. Do not buy this product - you will be disappointed.
If you have an older PC or Mac, avoid the iPod Classic and go for a previous generation of iPod.The new iPod Classics are serious CPU hogs when they sync with iTunes. On my 1.8ghz iMac G5, for example, syncing my iPod Classic 160gb takes 7 minutes, even when there is nothing new to sync. Throughout that time, my CPU is over 95%, according to Activity Monitor. This is in stark contrast to syncing my other iPods (gen5.5, gen4), where syncing never uses more than 30% of the CPU.Windows users report similar behavior (Google for "ipod classic sync crash").So unless you have an Intel-based Mac (or similar post-2006 PC), stick with the earlier iPods.
Head crash at nine months. Hard drive had four fans to keep it cool, so was operating just above room temperature. Zero shocks to the drive (unless they occurred in shipping before I got it, of course). I wonder if these are designed based on Maxtor mechanisms (some of which were prone to heads breaking off due to a design flaw). Either way, my trust in Seagate drives just went way down....It sounded like low frequency hum and high frequency whine as the head etched a groove in the media. By the time the dd to clone the drive to a spare was finished, the drive was completely unreadable (including the parts that I'd already read).Edited 9/25/2011: I just lost the drive that Seagate sent to replace that one, also to a (mechanical) head crash. I wish I knew when I wrote this review so I could say how long it lasted, but at this point, I can safely conclude that this drive series is *seriously* mechanically flawed. Seagate, recall this piece of junk.
Having bought Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras on Amazon.com (Amazon Order Number: 002-7554795-0714624 dated July 5, 2012) came with a limitation of warranty valid only in US and Canada. Having brought the lens to India, my product was without a warranty. Within 2 months of purchase, the product started giving trouble with the Auto focus mechanism not working. I took it to Canon India service centre at Phoenix House, Parel, Mumbai (Call ID: CD1200000214373 dated September 20, 2012), who said it would cost me minimum Rs4,000 for repairing it. When I gave the product for repair, it had no physical problems like Mishandling/ Tampering; Rust/ Fungus/ Sand; Water logged/ soiled product; Battery leakage; damage on body of product; etc.I made a mistake by purchasing a Canon product, who themselves do not have confidence in their own product due to which they are reluctant to give global warranty. I would strongly advise not to buy this product due to its problematic Auto Focus mechanism and Canon's Limited warranty restricted to specific countries, thus putting customers to trouble of repeated repairs which costs lot of money.
Do not buy this if you have Windows XP home. I don't know what OS other people were using. When I installed the drivers, it disabled fast user switching (and took away the icon screen that people use to log in). After logging in with a dialog, there were two messages about programs crashing and wanting to send info to microsoft. Then, the mouse would lock up for 30 seconds every few minutes. All of these problems were new, and they stayed over multiple reboots until I used system restore to uninstall the drivers. Then they went away. Finally, it could not connect to my network even though it showed over 70% strength. I would avoid this product.
I'm shopping for the battery -- what a rude awakening! The price seems pretty high. I'm disappointed with the battery that came with my Vaio. I usually keep the computer plugged in, using the battery as a back up. Now the battery will not take any kind of charge, even though it indicates only 29 charge cycles.
I have been using Memorex DVD+R DL discs to copy films on DVDs. Almost every copy ends up with a bad spot on it which doesn't read later when trying to watch the film. This in spite of no error messages during the copy and no problems playing the original DVD. Perhaps one disc in 10 gets a media error on write so that the copy doesn't even complete.I disconnect the PC from the network while copying and make sure that no other programs are running. Copies are made at a 1x speed on a 2.66 Gh Pentium 4 with a Sony DW-D26A writer.I never had these problems with Memorex single layer discs but the double layer discs seem to me to be very unreliable. After doing some internet searches and seeing the experiences of other people, I have to blame the Memorex media for my problems.
I used the Sennheiser PX-100 headphones (very similar in size, price, and style) almost daily for 2 years when one side crapped out. Drat. So I bought the Koss PortaPro's as a replacement.1. The Koss are not as attractive. Not that important to me.2. The Koss are not as comfortable. The metal head band is cheesy, when compared to the Sennheiser's, and they are only $10 more. The Koss are also a tad too tight. My ears burned (even when on the loosest setting) after about 2 hours.3. The BIG problem, and I toyed around with equalizer settings in WinAmp (my MP3 player software of choice), is that the Koss are incredibly easy to overdrive, even at relatively low listening levels. Not so the Sennheiser headphones. Had I noticed distortion with them, I would have chucked them long ago.Summary: If you want a light pair of on-ear, portable headphones, spend the extra $$ and get the Sennheiser PX-100 (or higher models). The Koss may be adequate for portable MP3 devices where you cannot adjust the EQ settings, but for more ambitious use, they are far too inadequate. I'm buying another pair of the Sennheiser's.
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 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.
I purchased these earphones for my wife for use with an iPod on an overseas trip. I have large ear canals and she has small ones, so the multiple sizes on the buds that fit onto the speaker units were welcome and did provide decent isolation from outside noise. They are also MUCH more comfortable than the earbuds that come with the iPod.However, we were both disappointed by the lack of bass response. I listen predominantly to techno, rock and jazz while my wife listens to classical and pop. The earbuds that came with the iPod were significantly better than the Shure E3s on all styles.The longer you listen the E3s, the better they sound, but the improvement has more to do with getting used to the lack of bass than a real change in the performance of the units. The earbuds that came with the iPod have a much better sound. We did find that trying different ear bud sizes and paying special attention to the placement of the units in the ear did help, but not enough in my mind.We ended up buying a pair of the Sony EX51s during the trip (approx $30-35). They have a similar set up, with multiple sizes of rubber buds that fit into the ear canal. They were as comfortable as the Shure E3c's, much less expensive and better sound. However, if you can find a pair of the EX90s, buy them. Best sound I've found in an earbud. Expect to pay about $100 or so. They are available in Japan but don't appear to have hit the US market yet.
i've tried two different db converters in my 2008 jeep wrangler. I keep getting static or distortion from the woofer when i turm the volume past 17. Sometimes I get the same noise when the volume is lower. I dont want to change the head unit. I'll try a different converter before I get rid of the factory unit. i hate not being able to turn the volume up as loud as i want
I had this detector for a year, and then one day it decided to stop working. I did a lot of research to try to fix it myself, and noticed that a lot of RX65 owners had the same problem-- it worked great for about a year and then died. I took it apart to fix it, and it is basically I thick block of coned-shaped lead (I guess, for gathering the frequencies) and a a basic PCB. This thing is hugely overpriced, it's ridiculous.I think most reviewers are reviewing based on their "first" year experience before it breaks.
... Now, hardly a month after owning it, the VCR doesn't tape properly and we have only used it a handful of times. Now I am going to have to eat the cost of shipping it somewhere to get it repaired for it to probably break down soon thereafter. Would not buy any more electronics from the internet. Will only buy from somewhere that has a decent return policy (more than 30 days) and somewhere within driving distance. Please don't buy this if you are thinking about. You will be sorry.
A little bit in doubt here. I ordered original Canon battery BP-511A but I've got some kind of very bad replacement of different color of stick-on label, weight and of course capacity etc. I will try to upload pictures of this one where certain signs can be seen to compare original Canon against fake / replacement.
While this keyboard and mouse mostly work well, I've had two problems:1. 30% of the time when I reboot the computer doesn't detect the keyboard, so I have to keep a normal keyboard plugged into my computer at all times.2. The mouse has been telling me for over THREE DAYS that the batteries are critical... but if they're critical, how am I still able to use the mouse?? Obviously it tells you far too early that your battery has run down, causing you to spend too much on replacement batteries.
I bought this MP3 player by seeing very good deal ( 1.5 GB Mp3 player for just $65).However, the device never worked. First time itself, it got froze (after charging). I navigated the manufacturer's site for trouble shooting. With the great surprise, they have exactly mentioned the same problem that I was facing and its resolution too.But, their resolution never worked. I contacted customer care, and after hearing my problem and effort to trouble shoot the device they just told me that send back device for replacement or for refund.I was disappointed. I assume that there are faulty pieces launched in the market, and manufacturer/seller were knowing about it. That's why such a costly MP3 player came with such a great deal.With my bad luck, I am the person who got the faulty piece.I would strongly not recommend anyone to buy this product as there MAY be a chance to receive the faulty piece.
This is a very cheap product and the manufacturer is even worse. I went though two of these in four months. PCUsa manufacturer's support is not good. I do not recommend. Luckily it did not damage my iPod Touch.
Within six weeks the 'r' stopped working on the keyboard and then I just used the mouse with a wired keyboard and the mouse gave out a week later. The mouse going to sleep is extremely annoying.
it's just to small. good video and small camera do not go hand in hand.
For some time I was looking for a product that might fit my needs - portability, flexibility and budget- and fit the best of my CD collection. I found that for the price, the DMP-X20 has a variety of amenities that made it quite competitive. However, my enthusiasm for this product suddenly turned out to be a disappointment.On the first day, I used the radio function and found that it was almost acceptable, but many of the radio stations I hear were not picked by this device and the reception of those that were picked were lost if I moved around the house. Let me tell you that I do not need any special radio to listen to my favorite radio stations and any regular radio would do the job, but not the DMP-X20.On the second day, I ripped about 30 CD from my collection into the DMP-X20 unit. I used about 10G of memory out of the 20G and everything went well, until I tried to play the music from the DMP-X20. The screen froze, it did not play music, it can not turn off and the computer would not recognize it as an external device. In few words, it crashed and there was no resetting button or mechanism for this type of event.I called customer service and they sent me a new unit, which will take 5 days to arrive.Although I will receive the second unit happily and will give it a second chance, I will be more critical this time. Overall, I feel that it is a product that was not given a thorough revision before release.UPDATE: I never received the replacement so I returned the damaged unit to the GATEWAY Store newarby and took the CREATIVE NOMAD JUKEBOX ZEN NX 30G. One thing that I miss fom the Gateway jukebox is the indigo screen.PS: there is no way that Gateway Jukebox can hold 8,000 CD as claimed by reviewers. It is more likely to be 8,000 .WMA files at best.
I used it for a few days before sending it back. Too much static. Once I found a good, clear station, I would drive and the station would get full of static. Definatly needs more signal strength. Worked crystal clear when i went through a tunnel. =)
Great radio but I got .3 miles flat land with trees range.I though more of motooh wellBeware !!!!!!!!!!!
I should have read the review here before buying this product. I downloaded the latest Raid Utility for Windows and it still cannot find the drives. I disabled the drives as suggested on the BuffaloTech web site and still cannot find the drives.I've been on hold for 40 minutes for tech support. This is the second call. The first call, I spend 10 minutes on hold, and then got hung up. It seemed like the company rushed the product before testing and probably too cheap to hire tech support people to deal with all the problems.This is my last Buffalo Tech product.
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.
I bought this ink tank set thinking it had all the tanks for my printer (iP4000), Two of the tanks were duplicates, no large black tank (3eBK). Worse the magenta tank won't dispense ink. So much for saving money on ink. Just hope the other tanks work, probably can't return it to Amazon or Canon.
I bought this printer and it worked great for 6 months. Then, the printer returned an error. I called Brother and they did troubleshooting over the phone. After they could not resolve the error, they told me to take the printer to an authorized repair dealer. The repair dealers are very limited and I had to drive about an hour to get to one. After making three trips (because the first time I tried to pick it up the dealer would not release it), the dealer told me he could not fix the machine. Then, I tried to return the printer to BestBuy where I purchased the printer. BestBuy told me that they could not fix the printer and would not exchange it. They told me I had to contact Brother to get a replacement printer. Brother's phone customer service hours are very limited. I tried emailing back and forth several times, but I kept getting the response that I had to call and talk directly with a rep, with the printer in front of me, so I could not do this from work. By the time I finally was able to speak to a rep at Brother, the 12 month warranty period had passed. Even though I had documentation showing that the problem occurred after 6 months, Brother refuses to replace it now. I asked to speak with a manager and was told that managers were not available. I asked to hold and Sarah empl 1237 told me that she was not allowed to put me on hold and that the best she could promise me was a call back within 24 hours. She would not give me her last name. SPARE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE AND WASTED TIME - DO NOT BUY FROM BROTHER!!! IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG, BROTHER WILL NOT STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS!!!!
This cd's dind't work on a hp cd-writer 8200 series the driver say than ther is not disk inside of her... i'm very dissipointed
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.
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!!!
Well, like so many other reviews, my camera worked twice before the "Lens Cap" error. When calling JVC customer service I received a well our recall and free repair for that defect apply to a list of other camcorders but not yours. You can send it in to have the CCD repaired for a fee. Best to throw money in the toilet than to purchase JVC. I now have a $300 football. Stay away from this camera and JVC.
I bought two of these and can't get either one to work. It doesn't come with any type of directions. If I can get it to work I will update this review otherwise they will be going back.
So if you have any kind of scientific atlanta cable box the ir blaster will not work. I called tech support and of course they know all about the issue but you never find out until you buy it and the guy actually said I should buy a seperate ir sender...unbelievable.
I love my powerbook G4.. It's lasted me 5 years, no problems EXCEPT for its power adapter. I'm on my third one! I hate that the plug easily slips out and I hate that the plastic on the adapter easily breaks apart. 80 dollars is far too much to have to pay for this for a 3rd freakin time. I wish I could get my money back.
This product is terrible as are most screen protectors for the Toshiba Pocket PC e405. I tried several times and could not fix the problem, which was that the overlay kept trapping in many air bubbles. Your best best is to buy a aluminum case for it. I purchased one and it's working great (InnoPocket sells them for about $30).
I purchased this drive from Costco two days ago. It worked great the first night and I loaded it up with files. The next day at work the drive refused to function. The blue LED would come on for a few seconds then turn off. This cycle would repeat forever.I called the SimpleTech Tech Support number and their technician informed me that the drive was dead. He stated that because the drive has a rotating platter it must be treated very carefully. He also informed me that you MUST use the "safely remove hardware" function of Windows XP.The technician actually suggested I return the device and look into portable notebook drives. Now I'm passing that information on to you.I really wanted this device. It's very small and portable which is what I want. Unfortunately, it simply didn't work out for me.
My MDV530VR quit playing commercial dvd's after 6 months. It can still play music dvd's or jpeg images created on a computer But it is now useless for playing dvd movies.The Magnavox website was useless to use and I didn't feel like staying on the phone after 20 minutes to try and talk to a real person. I went online and did a search for other comments on this unit. The other comments were not very encouraging. I decided that if you ever need service on the unit then you are screwed unless you have money to throw away.
Stopped working within a month was using tomato firmwarethis is extremely dissapointingwhen it was working had to do some regular resets as it would hang
The product worked ok until 6 months later when it suddenly burnt out & quite working. I guess you get what you pay for.
I've have had mine for 9 months. Already it's been in the shop three times. And two weeks it stopped operating again. My brother had the same experience but he bought an Oppo after six months and twice in the shop (he is the smart one).Audio is good - I liked the DVD Audio quality. Picture good but not remarkable.I don't like that this is a vampire appliance. It always consumes power even when you turn it off.This unit does not play Blu-Ray.This is my third Denon - 1 receiver and 2 dvd players. In the last six years the quality is just not there. And price is way too high for what you get.I recommend you check out Oppo.Tom Morris
the wireless signal is so bad that i have to stay within 1 meter range to use the internet smoothly.
I picked this remote because it was the newest model and most of my components are Sony. At first it worked great, but within two weeks the power connection failed to work. So I used my last remote to turn the television on, and then this one to change the channel, adjust the volume, etc.So I bought another one, exactly the same model since it was affordable and I liked the big buttons and range of functions. But exactly the same thing happened. The power button stopped working, just a couple of weeks later.Ordinarily I'd never give a product a third chance but heck, it's a Sony. What are the chances right? Of course the exact same thing happened. The power button stopped working. It's not like I abused it or anything. It's definitely got to be a design flaw.
I bought one of these drives ~6 months ago. I use it as my primary backup device. It was working fine until yesterday. I came home and it was making a bunch of clunking noises like the drive heads were moving back and forth randomly. After I cycled the power to the drive and rebooted my system the drive was still making a high-pitched whining sound. Windows did not see the drive.Bottom line - after no more than 6 months this drive died on me. I lost everything I had backed up to it (luckily I do redunant backups across other computers on my home network). I am throwing the drive out in the trash today. Kind of a let-down because I considered (past tense) Maxstor to be makers of superior/dependable products; I expected far more service from this drive. Perhaps they should invest a little more in the Quality Assurance side of their production lines.I have two Seagate Barracuda drives in my system. They have been working flawlessly for over 3 years now. I think I will go check out what they have.
I can't believe that they rearranged the Insert/Home/Delete/End/PgUp/PgDn keys! Being a veteran computer user, gamer, and touch-typist, this keyboard is useless to me. Every time I go to hit one of these keys, I end up hitting the wrong one. Whose bright idea was it to change this key layout that's been working for more than 15 years??? What is Microsoft going to do next, rearrange the letter keys? Idiotic keyboard. Stay away.
Although this was supposed to be a veritable piece of cake to install, all it did was continually crash my cable modem and/or my computer. It reset so often that I couldn't perform the setup functions or register the product at all--the whole process was completely frustrating. A call to the help center did absolutely no good, as I waited for 20 minutes on hold just to have them tell me that because it wasn't registered I couldn't receive any support from them. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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 bought this heaphone at the end of July 2004, about 3 months ago. It was great. The bass is huge and the earplugs fit perfectly. I loved it, until it stopped working right about 2 weeks ago. Suddenly it lost all bass and the sound become tiny. I had to turn the volume way up on my player to be able to hear the music (without bass mind you). Needless to say, I am going to throw this headphone in the trash can.And yes, I've tried to troubleshoot it. I plugged the headphone into many other sources but I still get the same tiny, bass-lacking sound. I have a friend who just bought the exact same set. He and I listened to a CD using his MDREX71SL headphone then plugged in mine. We both noticed the difference (huge).So, I called up Sony. They said my headphone is out of labor warranty (what? labor?!) but is still under parts warranty so I can send it in to exchange for a refurbished unit...for a fee of $24! After and hour on the phone with them with no result (can't get away from that $24 fee), I hung up and decided to buy another headphone. This time, it won't be Sony.
The range is actually 1 Mile only.Its not 10 Mile Range that has mentioned on the product.we were disappointed.
One month later, or actually only about 3 weeks, and this brand-new disk has already crashed !!! What more need I say ??? Will try a disk from Maxtor next
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!!
Bought one of this company's mp3 players and I lost my cord which connects it to the computer. I ordered a replacement and waited WEEKS to get it despite the next day air priority shipping. For over a week they showed that it was ready to ship, but they still didn't send it out. If you buy this item, pray you never have to replace a part!
This modem needs extremely good ventilation to work properly. For it to work reliably, I actually had to attach a fan to it. If it gets hot at all it drops the connection and needs to be reset. It works fine when it is cool but I can't keep it cool enough for long enough periods of time.
This product is such a piece of junk I feel compelled to write a review. It took hours to set up (and I've been a professional computer programmer for 6 years). Tech support has you try the same things - over and over and over again. After a while I said &quot;screw it&quot; and got it working myself. Then it stops working one day. No reason, no changes. Do you really want to put yourself through this?Is there anything lower than 1 star?
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.
The product I received was a Cat 6 white cable with molded boots, not a Snagless patch cable.I'm disappointed the product I received did not match the picture TheSmartDigital presented.
I think the design concept of this player is excellent, but the player itself has many quirks that keep it from operating normally. Rio's product support is the worst ever !!!
This battery charger is poorly constructed and (mine) does not work as advertised. It has a switch that will supposedly allow you to charge two or four batteries at a time but mine will only charge four. The two battery function does not work. The only reason I am keeping this is because of the car charging function which is why I am giving it two stars and not one.
...First of all, unlike it's description, this boombox does NOT have auto-reverse. It has continuous play on one of the tape decks.Before buying this I purchased a small Sony boombox. The sound was clear, but lacked 2 tapedecks and a remote control. Seeing this on clearance, it seemed like a great bargain--same price, more features. When it arrived, I listened to both and the sound quality on the teeny Sony was definitely superior. Though the Aiwa 'looks' bigger, it's speakers have poor sound quality and the volume is [bad]. My computer speakers have better volume and depth of sound! I considered sending this unit back, but the return shipping cost (huge shipping box) made me seek an alternative.Having owned an Aiwa shelf system that lost electronic functions over time, we had a nice set of speakers to switch over onto this unit. It boosted the sound quality and for the clearance price, I figured I would be a happy camper.That was until I recently decided to record some of my cd's on to tape for my car. Maybe the unit I got is just a lemon..who knows? I won't buy another to find out! But the tape sound has so much background noise that I feel like I have to turn the volume up to hear the lyrics and music. Of course, when I do, the distortion increases, too. Yuck! I realize it's an inexpensive unit, but the tapes made on the Sony had clarity that I can only wish for on this Aiwa. I suppose it's the end-user who must make the final decision. In choosing extra features, I sacrificed sound quality. If you don't plan to use the remote or do taping, and if the room is very small, the Aiwa may be fine. But if a richer sound is a priority, bypass this one. And defintiely don't purchase it for it's non-existent auto-reverse.Btw, in it's first review, the volume control was mentioned as too low or too high. Without the larger speakers, that wasn't even an issue. I use this in my computer room--relatively small (12 x15) and adjacent to our family room. Before switching it's speakers, my husband could watch tv in the family room, unaware there was music playing nearby. However, I could still hear the entire dialogue of tv shows. (No, the tv's not blaring. ;-)) If you're looking for a non-intrusive sound system for a child's bedroom, you may find this perfect.I'm giving it 2 stars, due to it's price and remote control. Personally, I'm shopping for a new one and this unit will join it's discarded speakers and be given to a local charity.
I have a Canon BJC 5100 but he will not work with this printer driver. Linksys confirms me that 'he is not on the list of tested printers'. THis list is only internal availibleErik-Jan
It works as advertised but it needs to be reset frequently - unplug, plug in, unplug, plug in, after owning it for a few months (probably when the warenty expires :-) ). Can get to be a major pain.
I bought a brand new camera which I expected in a seal box/container. However, I received my camera in an open box, which I think it might be already used or it is a returned item. So far it function ok. I hope it perform well
I got this thought it was cool for awhile...It worked grate then after a few months it just stopped. I had barely listened to it within thos months. One day I was listning to it and it died, I took it out of my pocket and the screen was blank. I tried turning it on but nothing happend. So I flip the hold switch tried again nothing. I plugged it in to my computer, it did nothing but the selecter wheel still lighted up!Battery could not have been bad barely used it within thos 5 months.I would have given it 0 stars but lowest you can go is 1 star. NOTE: my e270 would not work with any other earphones except the ones it came with, only one aftermarket earbud would work with it.
While I initially thought these headphones were acceptable, I can't take it any more. When I listen to music from the next room, the constant cut-outs whenever I tilt my head and ever-present hiss detract from my listening experience so much that I now refuse to use these headphones. They are OK if I am right next to the receiver, but I'd prefer to use wired 'phones for that, as the sound is far superior. I finally tossed them today, as I couldn't even listen to my new CD; more hiss and drop-outs than music. In my mind, it was money down the drain. I had another pair of wireless (900mHz) headphones previously with similar results. I thought the digital tuning on these would reduce the poor reception, but I couldn't tell any difference. From now on, I'll deal with the inconvenience of extension cords in preference to wireless headphones.
This merchant worked with me until I was satisfied. I am happy to say that the product received is an Apple and works perfectly.
i didnt like this thing. i had to return it. it was way to small for me. it didnt download music. and didnt come with anything to download so your cmp can put it up. i wouldnt do it again, this was my second purchase since my dell one broke im taking some time off b4 i purchase another one. thinking about a ipod.
My video camera was working great but yesterday it started acting up and was not replaying video in a normal mode. The video was choppy and the sound came out in blips here and there, it is in a permanent state of slow fast-forward or so it seems.I have had this video camera for about 15 months and have been very happy with its easy and user-friendly approach. I look to Sony for quality, however I have been less than satisfied with their accoutability. I do not believe in extended warranties. I think they are a crock and if a product or company has to be backed up by an extended warranty they are not worth buying or supporting, or you had better just resolve to purchasing a "throw away" product.Having said that I have just recieved the news that my video camera is in need of sony service repair. My warranty is 75 days out of date, but even so when I was told that it was an internal malfunction with the camera I do not feel that I should be the "test-dummy" for Sony's longevity of the purchased product. I can buy a new one for $250.00 on Amazon or have it repaired for half that price, but then only recieve a 90 day warranty on the work. That does not pencil out financially for me and is essentially not worth the hassle when it can be replaced for a seemingly small amount.You get what you pay for, as the old adage goes. If you are looking for a product with longevity this is not it. Hence the title "Throw Away Purchase"
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.
This item is no longer available on AMAZON (Thank god!). I made the mistake of purchasing two of these after falling in love with the idea of being able to play all the music from my computer on my home stereo systems. Out of the box we had issues as the device only support WEP encryption which has been known to have security issues for several years now. The device does not (and will never) support WPA encryption which provides true wireless security. I went through the trouble of creating an entire separate network without security simply to provide music to the receiver. Even then with full signal strength and after spending HOURS on the phone with Philips tech support the music would still skip to the point you couldn't listen to it for more than about 1 minute. The bottom line is Philips created this line of products to compete with other similar devices on the market and when they weren't able to get them working correctly, they ditched the entire line and stopped supporting it. BAD BUSINESS!!! If I ran my business like that, I would be out of business.
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.
I had high hopes for this reader. The specs are great, and the look, feel, and quality are high. This is a nice package. Unfortunately, for the first time in the last 3 or 4 years that I've been using CF cards and all sorts of readers, THIS reader would only recognize 2 out of 6 of my CF cards. It did recognize my one Memory Stick I had.(I'm running XP, by the way.) Going to the Sandisk site and using their instructions for uninstalling/reinstalling the drivers (which involves editing your Registry!) didn't change a thing. I was extremely disappointed, and have returned the unit for a refund. I'm looking now for another brand's USB 2.0 reader to replace it.
a very good stuff it really works for very well and please thanks so much for this product happy new year
This product worked well for about a year, then the automatic document feeder (ADF) stopped working. It still scans and copies, but only 1 page at a time can be faxed or copied/scanned, and few faxes are only 1 page long. Since I chose this printer partly for its faxing feature, it has become just another printer/scanner, and those can be had for much less money. Also, it's not easy to figure out the various controls and settings, and copies from the glass aren't the same size as the original unless the settings are adjusted.In searching for a solution to the ADF problem, I came across several Web sites where others described the same problem, so it's not an isolated incident. I also found complaints of other problems that shouldn't occur in a relatively new device. Nevertheless, Canon's customer support has been useless. I've used every communication method they offer, but all end up saying essentially, too bad, you need to either pay for repair at an authorized center (which are few and far between), or buy another Canon printer, and we'll give you a discount. Sometimes they've been rather sarcastic. I doubt I'll ever buy another Canon printer. In the long run, my previous HP and Epson printers have saved me money by lasting much longer.
Because the radio is not zip-code specific I get alarms and warnings for surrounding areas sometimes fifty or more miles away. These are most troublesome when the radio alarm goes off at one or two in the morning.It is esay to set up and otherwise works well.
When it works, this is a great PC. Unfortunately, every since I purchased it, there have been frequent hardware and software conflicts that will give me the Blue Screen of Death on a regular basis.During the first year, I was a frequent caller to Dell support, and always got the same answer...reinstall the operating system. You can only do this so many times before it gets really old. I have since decided to live with the flaws and try to squeeze as much out of this system as I can.My normal cycle is to give my old system to my kids when I upgrade every 2 years. This time around, I'll just have to buy them a new one as well, because I can't pass this headache on to anybody.If you don't count the frequent hard crashes, this PC is very fast and will do a lot of great things for you.
The first one I had took less than a week to stop printing the colored areas. The replacement lasted about 5 months then did the same thing, of course I had just bought new cartridges. Customer support was inept at best, probably hit a key and send standardized message. After a few back and forths they tell me that it must be a bad cartridge. Give me a break, the color stopped in the middle of a print job. They did tell me how to print a diagnostic page. According to that there was a heater problem. I will never purchase another lexmark
This player is OK at best. Yes it holds 20 gb of songs, which might be great if it had a useful search function, say to play all songs with "Tricky" in the filename or if it would play album tracks in numerical order. Imagine hearing the songs from Abbey Road in alphabetical order only. It's (stupid). If you run Windows 2000, the only software that will load songs into the player is a horrendous MoodLogic. Why wouldn't Rio's own RioPort Audio Manager work? Find something better. Good luck ...
I thought by spending a little more on the Toshiba product I would save myself money in the long run. I assumed it would last longer and be a higher quality product. The product warranty is 3 months parts and labor and 1 year parts (you pay labor charges). I've had mine seven months, and the vhs side simply quit showing us a picture. We can hear sound, but the screen is blank. I took it to the service center where they charged an initial $37 just to look at it. I'm sure that before it's over and done with, the repair costs will be climbing upward to what a new non-Toshiba combo would be. If you have had good luck with a particular band, buy it again. If you have no prior experience with a brand, don't assume that spending more is going to get you a better product. It just simply isn't always the case.
Paper Gets Jamed, ink costs to much cash (for both cartridges), paper tray is broken. This is the worst printer I ever had in 4 years!!! Im thinknig of haveing my dads old printer (HP DeskJet 600c). I had the Epson Stylus 740 since the year 2000, after 7 months later it started going crazy and I mean crazy!! I really 100% hate it!!!!
I have a dual 450 powermac with 2gb of Ram running OSX 10.3.8 Panther. This product runs at USB1 speeds which defeats the purchase. Very misleading specifications don't be fooled. No CD drivers, weak to no support.
HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q7311A#ABA)The printer/scanner/copier/fax works well, but the ad clearly stated that it was compatible with Windows 95, 98, 98se,me,nt, 2000, xp, and vista. It is not. When it arrived, it said on the box it was NOT compatible with 95, 98, 98se, me, or nt. Unfortunately, I chose it because I was running windows me. Since it was the second one I had bought (the first one at the recommendation of HP, which I had to return for the same reason) I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to xp. So after an additional $100, I finally got the thing to work. Sort of. It will not scan an image to the computer from paper while online. The fax hangs up when it feels like it. And it doesn't hold much paper. But since it sort of works, (better than my computer now) I guess I will keep it. Shipping was fast, but DO NOT buy this if you don't have at MINIMUM windows 2000.
took 850 shots in spain. then card fails. am unable to retrieve any images. seagate says: "too bad."grrr..
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.
Data only for computers. Does not work in my DVD recorder like mine. I have a panasonic eh100dhh and these donot work well.
I purchased this MP3 player for my 14 year old and it broke within a month. However, he has also broken 2 others fairly quickly, so I can't say wether it is the products fault, or his.
Blurs images slightly, actually reduces handwriting recognition (more recognition mistakes-less tolerant), and the &quot;Fellows&quot; label on the overlay actually covers part of the toolbar. Must be something better out there somewhere.
After spending a few hours getting to know this unit, I boxed it up and took it back to the store for a refund. They say that it takes DVD-R, but what you can do with that format is very limited. Do not buy this expecting that you can use it with the same freedom as a VCR. The unit does not take DVD-RW's, so you can't erase and re-use in that format. It doesn't allow you to create chapters or menus with the DVD-R format -- just a straight, plain old record. No markers (after you finalize the disc), no chapters, no multiple programs, nothing! On the other hand, it allows you to do all that with the DVD-RAM format, but it's not a format that's compatable with other DVD players, so you can't share things with your friends &amp; family because it's got this obscure format that nobody can use! So, unless you're in love with the DVD-RAM format, stay away from this one.
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.
I didn't really believe a company like Amazon would send me a product like a battery that is almost a year and a half old! Today is May 31, 2011 and the dates on the batteries are January 12, 2010. Not returnable either so I am stuck with it. Very funny when I click on return... says I can dispose of it. You're taking a risk buying this thing.
Had it for 2 weeks. Sent it back. Main problem was the fan noise. Fan is constantly on. Sometimes lower speed; sometimes faster speed but always on. I felt like I had a small vacuum cleaner in the room with me. If you are sensitive to noise stay away from this.I previously used and HP1040 and went back to it. Its fan only goes on occasionally. Rest of the the time it is silent. I also have an Acer with a Core Duo. Its fan stays on but it has a wider vent so the fan is slower and therefore has a much lower pitch than the Sony. The Sony has a small vent so the fan has to ramp up to move more air to keep the CPU cool. I notice that the Core 2 Duo uses 34W of power vs 31W for the Core Duo and 21-27W for the Pentium M's. Maybe all Core 2 Duo laptops will have fan noise? Intel's hot chips are ruining the world! (Exaggeration but...)Per other reviewers I did note that the keyboard was "clacky" and the battery did move slightly in its slot. I also got an error once where an alert said I had the "wrong battery inserted" and the unit had to shut down. At that point it would not restart; seemed dead. I removed the battery, restarted without the battery; reinserted and it worked ok from then on. Disconcerting though.Otherwise, it was very fast - especially with the NVidia graphics. Screen was nice. Weight was great (although the power brick in LARGE and I thought a bit weighty - defeats having a light laptop a bit).Sad that the petty annoyance overwhelmed a basically good unit. Especially for the price - STAY AWAY.Now, considering a Macbook that I will BootCamp with XP.
I've owned four (yes four) Rio Carbons. I have purchased two and both of them failed within 6 months. The front panel controls are easy to use and in general it is a nice player. This is an excellent sounding player, unfortunately it has the following defects- 1. it is subject to failure from shock and a portable player WILL be dropped at sometime or another. 2. It has a combination volume control and selection wheel which is both over sensitive and too fragile if used during exercise or physical activity. 3. It is SLICK and (see above) has no attachment point for a lanyard or other device to prevent dropping it.I had to upgrade the firmware upon receipt of all four players and cannot figure out why Rio couldn't get that done at the factory especially since two of these were refurbished warranty replacement units that came out LONG after the firmware upgrade.Rios customer service is very good and I wish the player had been nearly that good
not as described, needed to replace mine that was in my luggage stolen from Fort Lauderdale airport, a different charger was sent.
I bought these because the headphones that come with the i-pod hurt my ears. Unfortunately, these are quite possibly the worst headphones I have ever used. The sound is terrible and completely muffled. It's not even close to the sharp sound that you would expect from a decent pair. The volume is awful as well. I would rather deal with the pain from the apple headphones.
I purchased 2 of these for my sons for Christmas, they are not windows XP friendly. I emailed the Tech support with questions and they have not answered my questions after 7 days. I will be returning these.
After a month or so the fax broke down. Thinks something is jammed inside of it and it's not. And this is a major problem with all Canon printers I've ever encountered: they go through printer ink like water. This one has an excessive 5 ink cartridges which all run out at random intervals after a few week's worth of printing in our office. The ink cartridge you need is never at the local store so you have to order online from this place called the Ink Link which sends out cartridges with no chip so you have tape the chip to them to get them to work and I'd like to return this awful printer but I'd feel guilty for anyone that got stuck with it so now I'm going to throw it out the window.
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 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 had been using a single rabbit ear on my HDTV and was able to pick up more than half the digital broadcasts in my area. With this antenna I get one less. It's a nice design and easy to set up, but users will experience results relative to their location or distance from the broadcast towers. It can be great for some while doing almost nothing for others. Basically it's a dice roll.
I was in love with this camera when I got it as a birthday gift. I was amazed with the feature list off the 3rd Party Reseller's web site where the gift was purchased:camera/camcorder/webcam180 pictures120 seconds of videoself-timerbuilt in auto flashbuilt in memoryUSBPC/Mac compatibleetc.It was perfect &amp; the price was reasonable. But after I tried it out... I wasn't so excited anymore. It didn't work with my Mac. The instructions said nothing about Mac. The included CDs were only for PC. The tech support said nope. And when I tried to return it, the 3rd Party Reseller still insisted that it was supposed to work with both platforms.Overall taking pictures &amp; video was easy, the camera was light &amp; small &amp; portable, the beeping noises weren't bad, the self-timer was cool, and the buttons were the right size. I couldn't download any of the pictures or use any of the included software. I didn't try it as a webcam. I can only give it about 2.5 stars because only half of it worked for me (not really the fault of the camera, but that's all I can vote on).
I bought one for my son at Christmas and it broke after a month. It just suddenly wouldn't turn on. Amazon was great with sending a replacement in just two days, before even getting the original back. But the replacement model "froze up" after just 4 days and this time I am getting a refund. To quote an e-mail from Amazon regarding this product "As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread thanwe originally thought, we are not able to send another replacement." So, DO NOT order one!!
I bought this kit thinking it would be 8 gauge only to find that the outside diameter of the wire is 8GA and the wire itself is only 10 or 12GA. Do not power big amps with this thing it will set your car on fire!!!!. The RCA's are also jusk and are very loose when plugged in. If you have a 50W or a 100W amp you would like to power this will be just fine but carefull, this is not made for more than about 20A system. I know I only paid $12 or so for this so I kinda expected it to be bad but not this bad!!!
I have five sets of this system. I buy them for everyone and all of my locations. They are the best quality speaker system I have ever owned and I have owned a lot. However, when I logged in tonight, 11-3-11 to buy two more sets for a girlfriend and my out of town shop, I was blown away, not by the sound but by the idea that these people are trying to now sell this system for nearly 1k when I have bought them over the last four years for less than $350.00. Last system was purchased this summer, before that spring, before that last new years, two sets last summer and the list goes on. I have five sets myself as mentioned and have bought more for my daughter, friends and family. I have paid between $225.00 to $349.00. Now it seems everyone is jacking the price, before christmas is the reason perhaps? All I know is for my price, they are the best, for this price you can buy top of the line polks or a full bose system and still save money getting more power. Do not support these price changing rip off practices. Let these vendors sit and burn with these until they price them more reasonably. This is a perfect example of copy cat marketing. A friend of mine is a retailer in NY, he looked up his price for me and wholesale this system costs him $215.00 as of this posting time. I myself will wait to purchase for less or I will pay the extra shipping and have my buddy in NY order two sets for me.
I found the Belkin easy file transfer cable for WindowsVista to be very difficult to use. It was easier and quicker for me to copy files from one computer to another by using an external hard drive to transfer the files. I would not recommend buying this product.
This is totally misleading! What I received is not what show on the picture! It was 5 cartridges in plastic bag which was cut, because there was removed black cartridge! And there was a sticker which say: "Mark for China only"!!!
I ordered this battery and another inexpensive battery to compare the performance of each battery. I was sent two of the other brand of battery with an apology from the supplier. The retail store that I purchased the batteries from said that they discontinued the Synergy brand because their customers said that it did not perform up to its claimed capacity. I have not used this battery myself, but I am passing the warning on to others. This is simply a rumor at this point so you may have to take a chance on it to make up your own mind.
There is nothing easy about this product. After an hour of frustration with the product, I switched to a flash drive to transfer the data.
This has been without a doubt the most troublesome inkjet printer I have ever used in my life. We have had printing issues on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OSX. Sometimes it won't print at all until you reboot your machine, or uninstall and reinstall the printer from scratch. It has tiny little ink cartridges, and woe be unto he who tries to use a recycled cartridge or refill kit.If you're thinking this printer is a bargain - don't get it! You'll waste more time fiddling with it, wasting paper on test pages, and replacing your ink than it's worth. Spend a little more money and get something decent.
I bought this despite the negative feedback 'cause I have always had a good experience with Linksys hardware. Now I'm returning it. The device requires a full reset regularly, sometimes several times a day. Not only is Internet activity interrupted, but the admin/management page is inaccessible.
I bought this specifically because I had the M240 and I had been so pleased with that.This MP3 player has never worked correctly. It freezes up on daily basis, often takes 5-10 tries (and 15-20 minutes) to actually get it to turn on AND play music and is generally a huge hassle. I've updated the firmware, bought a new battery, contacted Sansa multiple times (and got NO response) and the thing still doesn't work correctly.The sound is good once it ever turns on and plays, but that's about all I have to say for it. I understand that other people are happy with it and suspect mine is a lemon, but the lack of response from Sansa has made me cautious about trying another one of their products, to say the least.
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.
Would not refer this product to anyone. Tons of static coming through. I've gone to the Griffin website, which lists the best FM stations to play through and still poor performance. Static constantly fades in and out. The display is nearly impossible to read in bright light. Two thumbs down.
Beware of this router if you plan to use it for a wireless link to a MacBook. It is not clear from the product description that this router was not really intended to be Mac compatible. However, when reading the installation manual you may begin to get a funny feeling when you notice that all references are PC only. The next clue is an install disc that does not run on the Mac. And finally, after an hour with a support tech on the phone, to be told that "Perhaps a manual work-around might solve the problem," and "You might want to consider a different router!?!" the deal is sealed! So I returned the Link-Sys, bought an Apple Airport Express, and in about 10 minutes had a wireless internet/printer link that seems to work everywhere in the house. I can't say whether the Link-Sys is a decent router or not because it never worked for me. The only reason for the 1-star rating is that I couldn't choose 0 (and maybe the pretty purple color!).
Originally I loved my r927. Other than slow shutter speed in zoom modes, it performed like a gem. Now, 14 months later, it's dead. It won't hold a battery charge for more than a few minutes. I tried a new battery and it still wouldn't hold a charge.As for a repair, this is what HP said "Lisa, the complex circuitry and the extreme care and expertise requirement to repair the digital camera costs almost equal to the price of a new camera. This is the reason why HP does not have any service centers."This was their suggestion, "Lisa, the upgrade options available for your camera are mentioned below:product replacement> >description> >charge> >> > *L2056AR #ABA *> >> > PS DIGITAL CAMERA R927 SAME> >> > $246.99> >> > *L2056AR #ABA *> >> > PS DIGITAL CAMERA R927 SAME> >> > $239.99> >> > I hope that this information is helpful and resultsin a quick solution> to> > your inquiry. "They seriously expect me to purchase the same camera from them at a higher price than what I can get it on Amazon or eBay! No discount, no exchange offer, nothing.I guess, for HP, "1-year" warranty equals the "life of the product".
These are the first Sony earphones/headphones I have owned in a long time. I'm a big fan of Aiwa earphones, and Aiwa is a (low-end) subsidiary of the Sony Corp. I decided to get the MDR-EX71SL after losing my awesome Panasonic earphones.In short, I'm very disappointed in these South Korean-made earphones sold under the Sony brand.First of all, the earbuds are very uncomfortable. They press into your ears and can feel quite &quot;invasive.&quot; They are made of thin, soft plastic rubber and can break easily. (Mine did after a couple days.) BTW, a total of three sizes are included; the medium size ones are already fitted on the earphones. I tried all three sets of earbuds but none of them proved satisfactory.Second, there's no inline volume control. I kinda expected this since it was not in the specs or description, but I was hoping for this price, it would come with the control, esp. as most Aiwa headphones do come with it.Third, the right-ear cord is longer than the left one so you wear it behind your neck. I actually do prefer this design because you can take out the earphones and let them hang in front of you. But, the right cord here is not long enough if you wear heavy winter clothing, and when you try to adjust the right earphone, you often end up pulling out the left one. VERY frustrating.Fourth, and most importantly, the sound quality sucks. My last pair of earphones, made by Panasonic and costing me less than ten bux at the Century 21 department store near the World Trade Center site, had much richer bass and much better response over the entire spectrum. I was very disappointed in the rather muffled sound put out by this set of earphones. BTW I used this on my Archos MP3 player, my RCA Lyra MP3 jukebox, my Aiwa CD player as well as my Cambridge SoundWorks CD/radio, and was disappointed no matter what music (classical, jazz, rock, pop, audio books...) I played.It would cost me too much to send this back to Amazon, so I'll give them to my friend who can use it to listen to audio books. In the meantime, I'm going to go back to Century 21 and get the cheap-but-good Pansonic earphones.Is Sony really dying???
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.
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.
You know the saying too good to be true, well paying $8 for a $60 product is too good to be true. Tripp lite really needs to investigate whoever is supplying these cables. Buyer beware.
I ended up throwing it away. I couldn't deal with the frustration of using it! The laser kept turing itself off on its own. I thought it was the power switch, because that was VERY touchy and would move too far to make a good contact. I also thought the batteries were going bad, but I realized that the scroller and buttons would work, but not the laser for the mouse. This is the first review I have ever written because I wanted to warn people not to waste their money!
This product works functionally. However it's design is very difficult to use. First of all, the volume works both for the alarm and the radio. So, if you want to listen to the radio quietly the alarm will be too soft to wake you up. Secondly, the dial is waaaay too bright. Even on the "dim" setting it lights up the whole room. Finally, look at that row of buttons on the top. Are you going to be able to figure out how to turn off the alarm? If your fingers are ultrasensitive you *may* be able to find the row of buttons but to know that you're pushing the right one is impossible.I used this for maybe a week before throwing it away. Like I said, this product does work, but take a close look at it and think about how you'll use it before you buy.
Unfortunately the volume level is not adequate to carry a conversation without saying "what" or "sorry, can you repeat that" throughout the duration of a call. I have used many other head sets so I know it's not my phone or me.
After a little over a year, my M100 died. The problem was diagnosed by an unofficial service center as a dead internal battery (it keeps the unit from losing data while the AAA batteries are being replaced. A call to Palm's 1-800 customer service yielded this solution: buy a new unit! I checked on the Web where I might buy the battery and found out that this is a lemon fault. Palm knows about this factory design defect, but they're not doing anything about it. I'll never buy a Palm again.
Bought this to do some gaming and found that the mic doesn't work. When I got a hold of Koss they said "oh, it needs a Bias Supply"... Googled that and the only thing that comes up is Koss CS95 description, which I thought ironic because they didn't bother to put the requirement in the description here on Amazon. Searched Koss' site to buy the item and it comes up blank. Searched the internet and found $60-299 pre-amps to power this $20 headset... Hmm, maybe they could have let me know and I'd have just bought a plantronic that you plug in and it works automatically.
Black ink cartridges worked fine in my Epson Stylus Photo RX680, but the first color cartridge I had to replace (the Light Cyan) would not work. Neither of the 2 that I purchased was accepted by the printer. I will amend this review if I have any further problems. As it is, I had to purchase a Light Cyan cartridge to even complete the print task I was currently performing.Disappointing, to say the least. I have been happy with all of the things I have purchased from Amazon ... up to now.
I've only had this cd player for a couple of months, and the cd portion is already dead. The stereo still works, but the cd won't go around, and the only buttons that work are am/fm.. No visual on any track info (You know, where the display shows how many tracks there are, etc.) I've tried every buttun combination I can think of, with no luck whatsoever.
I don't like this case. It will not except the iPaq with an expansion pack. Even with just the iPaq and no expansion card or extra stylus, the size is still larger than my Palm VII in it's case. This is odd considering the iPaq itself is smaller than my Palm. Try the iSuit (my personal favorite) or the Franklin Covey. Also very nice.
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.
I bought these and the wire leading to the left bud started coming apart. The rubber/plastic tubing around the actual wires started to get little slits in them. Then they came apart completely leaving the wires completely exposed. I thought maybe it was me being too rough on them, so I bought another pair. Same thing. Also, the wire that comes up to your head splits strangely leaving the left side WAY shorter than the right which puts the little splitter piece hanging off the left side of your face instead of under your chin - strange.
I have bought two of these and they both did not work. I had friends try them with different computers and they did not work for them. Don't waste your money.
VERY BAD PRODUCT.- I have EN 985e 19&quot; Flat MonitorDIGUSTING MONITORGEOMETRY IS ALL MESSED UP. I WORK ON 1280 BY 1024 AND MY VERTICAL DISTANCE IS MAXED OUT WITH ATLEAST HALF AN INCH BEFORE THE BORDERS.It always messes up the geometry whenever I restart my computer. I work on GeForce FX 5200 (256 MB AGP) and still this monitor is the most useless product sold in the American markets.I strongly suggest NO ENVISION Monitors.NO WAYNO WAYWasted my money :(Sigh !!
The Lexmark Ink Cartridges say that they fit the Z series Printers.well I have a Z23 printer and it does not fit.The ad is wrong.it needs to be updated so that others donnot make the same mistake that I did.
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.
so i bought this and brought it back to new zealand with me. to sum up my experience i spent 2 full weekends trying to get it to work. after the first weekend extravaganza i had some in depth conversations with the IT department at work to help me bone up on my networking skills. but even that i wasn't able to get it to work. there is no tech support in new zealand. i tried to contact singapore for support, but somehow got transfered to japan. after a lot of confusion, i decided to pay the price to call the states for tech support. the support dude spent 30 minutes on the phone with me and determined that he couldn't help me. "maybe is faulty" he said. the hassle and cost of mailing a product back to the states means that the item is still sitting at home. i should probably see if there is a guy at work with more time to waste than i have to play with toys--i work with a lot of geeks!to sum it up. if you have a lot of time. if you like bad user guides. if you like talking to useless tech support staff. if you got [money] you were thinking of burning. if you buy electronics for the sport and adventure of it...then this is a product for you. in fact the whole class of products. from all the reviews i have read the competing products on the market offer equivalent value. it is very unfortunate, because i would like to buy one that works after i have paid the price.
Don't get me wrong... this router works great, as a router. But not as a print server. Very few printers are supported, and Belkin doesn't tell you that until after you buy it. So bottom line, make sure you check and see if your printer is supported before you buy this for a print server. Mine didn't make the list.http://web.belkin.com/support/printserver/list.asp
I bought these with the DPS-601 charger to power my point and shoot digital camera about a year ago. They did recharge several times before I noticed their capacity begin to decline. I also noticed that if they sat for any length of time in the camera, I would get the message to change the batteries when I turned it on. Recently, they would only hold enough charge for 20-30 pictures without flash even if they were freshly charged. I had given these up for dead until I got a La Crosse smart charger. They refreshed to 2000mAh. I believe I will get some more use out of these by using a smart charger. I would not buy these again. If you want batteries that will be ready at any time even if they've been sitting in the camera for weeks, invest in Sanyo Eneloops or similar low self discharge batteries from a trusted name brand. Digipower Endure Series 1 batteries will not last using a dumb charger. If you have a smart charger you may get your money's worth out of these.
Like many older reviews...these buds sound and fit great. But, the cord wears out quickly exposing the bare wire.
This is a great printer in all ways except that you have 4 separate ink cartridges and if one color runs out NOTHING will print. All cartridges must be full....the one bad feature.
I had this installed in my car, but after a few months it became sporadic and eventually stopped working.Pros:-Small-Loud-Worked well to begin withCons:-Died after a few monthsI wish I could find a cheap, small, and good cb radio.
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.
This calculator came days past its already distantly-predicted delivery date. I needed it for class and ordered it in plenty of time and didn't receive it until I had already gone without it in multiple class times. When I finally received it, the screen had black digital marks on it that have faded some now but still reappear at the slightest touch. Overall I am not happy.
This cable modem and wireless functions of this device seemed to be operational, but any time I tried to have two computers hooked up simultaneously, both computers would lose their connection with the gateway. This was indeed frustrating, but technical support failed to resolve the problem after a month of exasperating phone calls and one product exchange. I was twice promised a return call within 24 hours, and twice unapologetically snubbed.I have been extremely disappointed and discouraged with this experience, and I am not inclined to ever purchase another Netgear product. I have returned this product and decided to go with Linksys after a recommendation from my systems administrator.
We were very excited to purchase this item and since we have gotten it, it has not worked right at all.The light always lights up but takes like 2 minutes of us moving around to get the channel to actually change. I went to return it but missed the window for returning... And i have been trying to contact the MFR to no avail.I wish i had not wasted my money on this item.
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.
Could have been SO MUCH MORE!!!!!!2 be honest i brought this for the memory space. I have tons of DVDs that i copied onto my iPod so i already at this point exceeded the 80GB threshold. So i decided to sell my 80GB and shell out an extra 100.00 for the 160GB. I brought the black model & was soooo disappointed. The quality has really GONE DONE HILL!! Apple cuts corners in the WORST way. The black looks so CHEAP & POORLY made. The silver looks nice & that's what i should have gone with. I didn't encounter iTunes issues like everyone else did, i had a breeze with mine. But selecting a song can take 2 seconds longer then it normally does. Fast forwarding a movie can take a few seconds longer then it normally does compared with the previous iPod video. Just feels like a step down. The funny thing is this isn't Apple's 1st iPod. When you make a device, you learn its flaws & fix it for the newer model. That isn't the case here. Overall it is a good device but it hasn't EVOLVED. If they had created an iPod Touch with 160GB memory that would have been nice & i wouldn't be as disappointed as i am. That's the evolution i was looking for, but it didn't happen here. So I'm cutting back on memory and moving onto the Zune 80GB with a bigger LCD screen. The iPod screen is getting so OLD & small looking. The sound quality is also a bit on the LOW SIDE. Why have a volume setting feature when it doesn't even work. Apple READ & EVOLVE properly. For now goodbye from me (Former iPod Nation Member)
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 bought the Magnavox MDV530VR less than 6 months ago. Last night the VCR started chewing my tapes, I ruined 3 before I stopped. I'm sorry I didn't read other's feedbacks before I bought. The help desk was &quot;no help&quot;, basically I just threw away $160. I'm going to replace it with another brand, but NOT before I check the reviews! DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE
I would not recommend this product to anyone who is highly concerned with the sound quality put out by their audio devices.I've used this device in several cars with varying stereos, and the sound quality was noticably worse than FM radio in all of them. The signal the FM transmitter puts out is weak, and I had to fiddle around with its placement before I could hear anything.The only useful feature was the charger, and I use it frequently to charge my ipod on long trips.I've heard many simular complaints about this item from friends, and should have paid heed to them before purchasing this item. In my opinion, this item is not worth the $90 list price, and I wouldn't buy it again for $20. I've heard that the ipod FM tranmitter made by Monster is a good buy, so I suggest you check that one out.
2 Cartridges: one prints (if it it really is the one printing) in black; the other one in black and yellow!Obviously 0 stars. DO NOT BUY!
THIS DOES NOT FIT ON BACK OF THE SLIM VERY WELL@ ALL. IT SEEMS TO BE OK OTHERWISE BUT MY SON HATES THE FACT IT HANGS OFF.
I purchased this item in December, 2009. It worked great with my Windows XP computer. I just recently purchased a Windows 7, 64-bit machine. CardScan Personal is not compatible with a 64-bit system. Period. As others have stated, the company is not interested in supporting customers like me. So guess what? From now on, I'm going to -- young children, please leave the room -- MANUALLY type in business card information into Outlook!
I didn't have this drive up and running long enough to truly rate it. I transferred 150 gigs of data to the drive and it worked fine - for two hours. Then it disappeared from my desktop and will no longer mount. Worse still is that LaCie Technical Support seems to have disappeared as well. I've written them 4 times and have yet to receive a response. I'm afraid I should have headed the warnings, but an older LaCie drive I have has lasted several years. I'll be asking Amazon for help in getting a refund from this deadbeat company. Does LaCie really provide customer service
This USB extender is a POS. Does not work with iPods, phones, webcames, controllers, or anything that sends information. All this USB extender does is transfer power, NOT data.Complete waste of money, thanks...
It does what the description describes but other devices with same feature set are in $20 range, most similar devices in this $ range include a few GB of onboard storage.
Do not buy this product. I have the Samsung 52 ToC tv and was wanted to do a little more than just the microfiber cloth to clean it. Tried the Monster Screenclean and everything seemed fine until i came home from work and saw that it left these filmy wax like streaks all across the screen. I have had a hell of a time trying to remove them and now the spots that dont have streaks now just seem dull. This is borderline false advertisement and should be taken off all shelves.
Too much interference........dont work dont buy it!Thaddeus PorrasPanama, Rep of Panama
Very cool computer and love the tablet style. I would advocate a tablet in general but not this one or any made by Gateway. It breaks easily, I have had to returned it and get it fixed three times, the hinges that make it swivel around are too weak for the weight so naturally they fall apart. And gateway's service is very very poor. There phone service is infuriating at times. I like the computer but will never deal with Gateway again.
I purchased my Norcent 300 DVD Player last year and used it a couple of times. It worked great and the picture was good. I did not use it for a couple of months and when I try to play a DVD again, it would not play. I contacted Norcent in California and returned the player for a replacement. A month later, I got the replacement. It does not work at all. I questioned if the replacement DVD was new, they could have just sent me back my orginial DVD player. Again, I contacted customer service but have received no response. Too bad, I thought this product had real potential. Don't waste your time or money unless you are in need of a frustrating experience.
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.
It constantly paused and froze up playing brand new dvds i bought at best buy. Gave me headache just watching it, that I started renting vhs tapes to watch. samsung should do their testing before releasing junk like this on the market, make the working consumers the testing guinea pigs.
I'm disappointed that the metal detector has to be taken apart to fit in the bag. Other than that it was great quality and nicely padded.
Updated June 2011Despite using this surge protector (it was only a month or so old), a lightning storm blew out my attached computer. I contacting Belkin to submit a claim for their connected item warranty and here is what I found out:1. You will need to ship the old surge protector to belkin and pay for the shipping costs yourself.2. You will need to take your damaged item to an electronics store to have it inspected and valued - you also have to pay for this.3. You will need to agree to ship all of the damaged items to belkin, again you will have to pay for this. So if you have a large TV, desktop computer etc you are out a few 100 dollars.4. You will not know how much your replacement is valued at unless you go to their website and pay 4 dollars to find out (belkin uses a 3rd party website for this and it is not free..)5. The process will take 1-3 months.THIS WARRANTY IS A COMPLETE JOKE.Buy a cheaper surge protector because it apparently does not matter what warranty they offer.-------------Pros:-awesome layout with tons of space - yet it still feels small when on the ground-decent price-looks great-works great so farcons:-not really a con but I can not speak to how well it works if there is a surge since that hasn't happened yet. I expect it to work well since its a Belkin.
I dont know if mine were just a bad pair but these literally lasted me a month until one ear phone just stopped playing sound. For the price, I doubt that that these are very well made, but might be suitable if you just use them while on your computer so it doesn't suffer for wear and tear of MP3 player outside use.
I ordered three of these from this seller on Amazon. There is no label or identifying graphic on the MicroSD card itself. When inserted (using the supplied adapter) in a Toshiba laptop computer running Windows 7, a look at the Windows Device Manager reveals the manuafacturer's identifier, which indicates that they are not manufactured by Sandisk. They each come with an adapter which has an adhesive label stuck on it which says SanDisk, but the card itself has no identifying marks, and is identified internally as manufactured by a different company. Two of them never worked - neither in the Toshiba laptop nor in a Samsung phone nor an LG phone. One of them worked for a few hours in both the laptop and a phone, but quit working within the day - so that it is not recognized by the phones and is unreadable on the laptop. I am an electrical engineer by education and have worked as a computer programmer for 30 years, and have experience with many flash memory devices. This is the first time I have purchaced such a device from any manufacturer which simply did not function.
I bought this headset after researching many options, and I was thoroughly disappointed. It worked for two calls, and then it stopped. The people I was speaking too could not hear me, and the headset connection created a lot of static and popping noises no matter how I adjusted it. I would not recommend this headset at all. I had to buy another model.
Good quality product. Works great for all my hi-def components since my plasma tv did not come with many component A/V outputs. Great quality for low price.
Does not work without converter which is pricey. Just buy the converter, you don't need this. Hooked it up and didn't work at all.
Like others have said, these are very comfortable earbuds, and I got over the oddities about two piece cord, one side shorter than the other, extension cable too long, BUT after 4 months the plastic covering the cables started to melt away now I just have wires showing. Think it might be caused by skin oils or sweat on the plastic. Maybe Sony can fix this problem? I wonder if the black color has the same problem?
Failed before the three year warranty was up. If you read the fine print it is only warrantied for one year. Internal control board took a dump. Nice looking product, but functionally not worth the extra costs.
The Humax HFA 100 is great when it's working, but it's now stuck on one channel. The station can't be changed. The remote doesn't work. The buttons on the tuner itself don't do anything. The unit can't be turned off. Nothing works to fix the problem, including unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. When plugged back in, the unit is still on and frozen on that one station.I will call tomorrow to see how their customer service is. I'm not looking forward to doing this since others have had bad experiences with this company.
The Bel RX65 worked great, for about 1 month. After that, it started flashing "SelfCal" and "Service Requiered" on the screen. Sent it in to Bel for them to fix the problem. After about 10 days I got the product back, only to have it repeat exactly the same problems again within 2 days of having it. I feel like I've been ripped off, because they either didn't even look at it or they don't know how to test something for a problem. I spent $300 for a detector that doesn't work as well as a $40 one (and I know, I've had both)!I would say I recommend Escort, but I've since learned that they are owned by the same company as Bel. Valentine 1 is too costly, so I guess that doesn't really leave many good detectors on the market.
I installed this and less then a few weeks it filled basment with smoke and the local fire marshal said it was internal. I dont know.
This keyboard provides the basic functions. However the condensed format shifts the rows of keys, so that you can't type normally. Everything is slightly out of place. They keys are also very mushy, so it's impossible to tell when you have pressed a key fully.I will be throwing this one out as as soon as I get a new one.Save yourself the expense and hassle!
This is a poorly designed and constructed device. It constantly locks up, paper jams, and otherwise just fails.Brother used to be a reputable company that made reliable products but after my experience with this item I would stay away from any of their products*** update after a yearI hardly ever print anything so I did not want to go out and buy another printer. I now hate this printer more than any other product I have ever purchased in my entire life.It drinks up ink cartriges even if you don't print anything, by going through periodical "cleaning" cycles. I fixed this by turning off the electrical outlet feeding the printer from my computer power conditioner unless I am using it.Now I just want to scan something, but it won't let me because it is out of Cyan. WTF do you need Cyan ink for if you are just scanning?!?!I just ordered an ink refill kit online, hopefully this will be a reasonably inexpensive way to feed the appetite for ink that this piece of junk has.
Yes, another poster lamenting the all too familiar customer service woes. Suffice to say I've switched to XM and dumped any holdings.I'll regard the bard: "Brevity is the soul of wit".~AX
I want to rate this 0 stars, but the choices are 1 to 5.Anyway, I returned mine. It has a very pesky application that pops up every time you insert the drive.Worse you can't delete it.What was SanDisk thinking of?
Received what looks to be the oldest box of toner I have ever seen. The instructions inside were even yellowed!! Poor toner quality (streaks the whole page).Don't buy from this vendor.
The battery grip doesn't work at all for my camera which I have a canon rebel xt. Which whenever I have it, the grip is pretty much dead weight to my camera and doesn't work at all. For all of those that work, it's probably because they had a different camera, but I suggest a different product rather than this one if you have the same camera as I.
I bought this as a gift for a client at the assisted living home I work at. His MP3 player broke and I bought him a new one, along with a microSD card for it. I saw this and thought it was a great deal, and plenty of room for his music.Boy was I wrong. I received it long before the MP3 player, and didn't think to check to see if it worked until the player came in.So, with the card in the player, I plugged the player in my laptop to see how well it worked. It couldn't read the card. No problem I thought. I took it out, and put it in a SD card adapter. It still couldn't read it, said it was write protected and also needed to be formatted. I tried to format it. Didn't work. Tried to take the write protect off. Didn't work. Nothing worked. And while I was trying to format it, it showed how much space was on the card.....30.8 megabytes. 30.8 megabytes!!!! This is supposed to be a 4gb card! And it was stuck in raw format and write protect mode. And yes, I checked the little lock slider on my adapter, no change.Moral of the story, this is a waste of money. I didn't even keep the original packaging as I just "knew" it would work, so I can't even return it. I snapped it in half and threw it away. Don't waste your money. It's a complete ripoff, they send you a write protected, cheap, card that can't be formatted and used, with wayyy less memory than it was supposed to have. I could think of 10 million ways to better spend my $4. Off the top of my head is flush it down the toilet, a close second is throw it out of a speeding vehicle.
We bought this in March 2008 -- it only lasted until mid-2010, about two years, with very light usage. I would not recommend this player.
If you are looking to protect your TomTom One, stay clear of this so called "clear" screen protector. This overpriced piece of foggy plastic actually makes your screen look like a computer screen thats been baking in the sun. The size isn't even correct. It is too small and leaves about an 1/8" on each side exposed, which makes the screen look even worse. And forget about getting a reply from customer service when you want to return this piece of junk. It's been a week and still no reply. Stay away from this screen protector, and stay away from Boxwave.
I purchased this printer for the primary objective of printing retail sales labels.The paper is fed into the machine by one larger roller. Regardless of the type of paper, it will not feed properly. Everything is printed on an angle and I've complied with all of customer supports recommendations.Also, If you're looking for detail in your images this is not the printer for you. There are lil specs of red, blue, and green that appear throughout the image and is very noticeable on whites.This is my second printer in a quest to find one suitable and I'm now searching for my third.
i used to own a compaq 1530. not a bad pda, but with such a flimsy case to protect it, the glass cracked. from looking at the cracks, it did not receive a major blow to cause the cracks. anyways, i tried using the warranty and was willing to pay money to get it fixed until i found out that it would COST $185 dollars to do any fixing that isn't covered under warranty. the thing only costs a little more! i think it is just ridiculous. i mean, maybe 50-100 dollars is reasonable, but almost 200 is just way too much. well, i learned my lesson not to buy from compaq anymore
I purchased a replacement photoconductor unit on March 30,2011. It's supposed to yield over 15,000 pages. I'm a one person office and have barely used it (I've maybe used 2 reams of paper, and this was mostly black & white), and it's already defective. The unit that came with the printer lasted considerable longer.In addition, when I tried to call The Factory Depot with the number provided both on Amazon and on their website, it doesn't work. I absolutely wouldn't buy from this company.
I bought the Sherwood RX-4109 back in Dec 2007 to replace a 25 year old receiver. The Sherwood died some 22 days later (would not power up). The replacement failed yesterday (no sound). I have given up on Sherwood.To its credit, I thought the receiver generated fairly good sound. But its overall design and user interface were clunky, and the FM tuner abysmal.Bottom line: with two failed units within 18 months I cannot recommend the Sherwood despite its very attractive price.
There are better choices than this. Anything that does not use the U3 software is preferable. It seems that with U3, SanDisk has a solution that is desparately seeking a problem.So I recommend that you stay far away from this product. I've had good results with Kingston and Memorex thumbsticks.
I wish I read some of these reviews before I purchased. The battery lid does not fit on the my eTrex Venture Cx although it claims to be compatible. I've also heard it doesn't work with the Legend.
This KVM switch is a complete waste of time. It drops mouse clicks and keystrokes for either computer connected to it. I can't express in mere words how utterly annoying this is. It also has problems keeping your keyboard and mouse in a working state, locks up, and sometimes requires reboots of one or both computers. So while the V part functions, the K and the M plain don't work. I have seen many other similar complaints, so you would be well-advised to stay away from this plastic simpleton (unless your hobby is making returns and paying restocking fees).
I'd buy some headphones. Headphones will offer better sound in a smaller package. Did I hear someone say Grado SR-60?
I was looking for a good video capture device and someone said Turtle Beach. I've read a lot of really bad reviews on a lot of products.I checked with Turtle Beach to see if they had anything good to say and when I clicked on their 64bit support I got this."64-bit drivers for Windows 7 and Windows Vista are available for the following products: AA_Micro, AA_Micro II, AA_Amigo, AA_SRM, AK-R8, Riviera and Montego DDL. All other "Turtle Beach" and "Voyetra" Products (including the Video Advantage Capture series) were discontinued and development stopped long before the release of these technologies, so they are not supported and they will not function in these systems."I won't be buying one of these in the future.
I'm not a negative person, in fact I try to see the best in most everything but when it came to actually USING these stylus with my Palm TX it JUST WASNT WORKING.Frustratingly the stylus easily slid in its holding area in my unit but when it was needed, when sliding it out, it ALWAYS separated before actually COMING out of the holder.I have identified the problem: the interchangeable 'head' or top piece (used to adapt this stylus to other units) which simply SNAPS on should actually be a screwed on piece as, with use, the SNAP part fails and thus it no longer functions as one piece causing the problems mentioned above.TWO of the three stylus dont hold when removed from the handheld (failing snap part).FRUSTRATINGLY I've switched back to my original stylus knowing I have only ONE operational backup stylus even though I purchased a three pack.
Have had same problems as other people. I've had the printer for about 8 mo now. Worked fine for the first month with occasional paper jams. After about six mo, it said there was something wrong with print cartridge. After about an hour of tech support and net surfing, finally able to fix the bug. But now, the printer always says "Out of paper" even when there is paper in the slot, then trying to manually feed the paper, "paper jam" occurs. Takes several times before it's able to print anything. Would definitely avoid this product.
This is very cheap item. I recommend to everybody never buy this item. two times i changed the item and still i could not catch the work one. You have always problem with the seller also. There is no Manufacturer's information if some problem occur you can not fix it even under warranty, because nobody knows manufacturer information, even SELLER!!!!.
We have had this system for 3 weeks, and nothing but trouble....will not play rented vidoes (will freeze up or skip), remote will not work, no matter how many new batteries you put in &amp; how you aim it...and the speakers do not work properly...we have hooked them up every which way, and can not get them to work properly. And yes, the clicking is a little bit annoying!
I was told there wasn't sufficient quantity and so as an apology they would give me a 25 dollar gift certificate. I received that and it's only good for 30 days. At least I was reimbursed I guess
One of the things no one mentions is you HAVE TO HAVE A USB PORT (i.e. computer) to recharge the battery. There is NO switching to new batteries when the non-replacable internal battery goes dead, which it did after about 15 pictures. I purchased this camera as a Christmas present. It worked for about 36 hours and then ALL it would do was beep 3 times when any button was pushed. Oregon Scientific was non-responsive to numerous emails and calls. They finally responded after 2 weeks but by then I had already returned the camera. It may look cool but it didn't work very well at all.
The sound quality of the earphones is so poor, you will not be able to understand what people are saying unless you press the earphones hard against your ear. Also there is no volume control for the incoming sound. On the other hand, the microphone works perfectly, and others will be able to hear you just fine. There is even a volume control on the microphone, but I assume that only affects how your voice is heard to others.
The battery mount does not fit the Vista HCx because of the micro SD mount. The description is misleading because is lists model as being compatible. Many people have noted this in comments and the description should be rewritten.
I know this unit is well regarded but I found it did not live up to expectations. I could not get the unit to operate my Sony CD-Player at all, and the so-called learning function was also hit or miss for me with several of my components. With my Sony amp for example, it did most of the functions, but mysteriously, there were a few key functions it would not do and would not 'learn'. All of my components are major brands, many Sony, and all are pretty recently built, most less than 2 years old. I was disappointed and returned the item.
It's being about a month since I got the headphones and until now they still in one piece, but I don't think they will be for too long. Well they are made out of very cheap material and they feel like they are going to break every time you put them on. The sound is ok but you sill get a lot of static (not good enough for a $[...] headphones). The idea is awesome but they are also too bulky. One good thing about this item, they are super confortable.Pros:1.Comfortable2.ok sound3.no cords4.easy to reach Ipod controlsCons:1.Not whorth $[...]2.too bulky3.cheap contruction4.It can be a little big for some people(no adjustments)Overall:If the price goes down say to $[...] it will be totally awesome deal, and I can't say that I recommend this Item(if it was cheaper I'll think about it).
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.
They tell you tha this product holds 6AA batteries, and works with the 20D's battery grip, but when I received the item it is for a completely different product and DOES NOT WORK with the 20D's BG-E2 grip. It has the product name of CPM-E3, just as stated...but it accepts 8 AAA batteries and doesn't even come close to working with the BG-E2.
In spite of diligently reading the ratings, and following all the not very difficult instructions, I found that this unit did not work at all, right out of the box. All that could be seen was that the CD or DVD's were recognized as such by the lights on the front panel, but there was no output either of sound or image. The remote did work for powering on and off, and for opening and closing, so it wasn't a battery problem there. There was no image when attempting to program the thing through on-screen options either. We sent it back for a refund, being leery of a replacement.
If you go to forums(dot)seagate(dot)com and search on 'chirp', you'll find that a number of 1TB - 3TB Seagate SATA drives of more recent vintage, all chirp. You won't find this model listed, but it chirps too. Many other models do, as well.It's not clear why the chirp exists, but to any techie, it spells bad news. Complaints on this model chirping are in google, if you search on ST3500641AS and 'chirp' or 'chirping'. I can't find anything at all in Seagate, which addresses the issue. The speculation was first, that the firmware needed to be updated, but for this model there is no firmware update; on other models, updating the firmware stopped the chirping, so it obviously wasn't a fault in the drive itself.Second, speculation that the heads are getting ready to crash, with some reports that when the chirping finally stopped, the hard drive died five days later (although new).Third, speculation that the bearings of the drive are either wearing out or out of line or something, so the drive will soon die. Nothing in the forum thread on that speculation, ever completed, so its veracity is questionable.Fourth, that the default APM setting for the drive should be turned off, but is always on. You supposedly can turn it off by hdparam , though I wasn't able to do that with this model. Those who could, reported the chirping cease.The other and final report note, was that Seagate was pretty good about replacing returned discs, but also that the replacements were refurbished, not new. Of course, if you buy it through Amazon, you don't have to worry. Amazon is fantastic about returns. That's why if possible, I only shop here. I honestly don't know how Amazon stays so competent, since from what I can tell by comparing prices, their markup must be nearly zero. So I want to give them whatever business I can.Obviously the Seagate problem is not Amazon's fault. You can, if you wish, buy some other internal drive, right here in Amazon. And I suggest you do, for I see nothing over the five years from Seagate, on this problem. This drive was manufactured in 2005. So to verify whether they have even addressed its chirping, I just emailed them for a support request. They are notorious for not replying to help requests. So if I get a reply, I'll post it here.I love Seagate. So I really hope to be able to return and reply something happy. This chirping really baffles me. I didn't get this drive through Amazon; it was installed for me elsewhere, as I couldn't buy what I wanted, here. So I had no good place to post a warning, except here.
The concept is a great concept and I bought it for my husband to use outside with his Bose speakers. Unfortunately the sound quality emmitted was not good. It also cut in and out. We returned the item.
Received this in order to backup a dead laptop's hard drive. None of my computers recognize it (laptop with XP, another with 7, and a Mac). This is a piece of junk and despite the ease of installing the new drive in the housing, it doesnt do any good. Pay a little more and get a more reliable one.
Bought this a week ago, I hooked up the DVD player, tested it to make sure it worked (and that I plugged it in right) and it was fine! Went to watch a movie a few days later and it was dead! The picture was all b/w and smeary - tried multiple disks to no aveil....not even the start up screen showed correctly but sound worked fine. BEWARE BEWARE of the cheap DVD player!
It doesn't have AM as it says. Very poor quality sound and a lot of distortion. the Shorwave doesn;t work properly. Dotot buy it.
These are running a 400 watt amp and my subs are cracking like crazy whenever they are turned on. I hooked my amp and subs up to a friend's truck and they sounded fine. Also have a fully charged battery in my car. These are junk.
We purchased this Zune as a Gift, and when the person went to use it, it did not work. They contacted Zune and were told that there was a problem with the battery and that the item was out of warranty. We had purchased it through AMAZON less then 3 weeks prior. When we contacted AMAZON, we were told that we could not exchange it, as the seller did not have another exact one. We are VERY DISAPPOINTED with this purchase, and we hope that AMAZON will refund our money, not give us credit!!!!!
These phones worked great for two months. Then, DISASTER. As with other reviewers, I started to find that the plastic/rubber casing around the earphone wires, particularly between the split and the buds, started coming apart in my hand. The consistency became sticky, and I can literally pull it apart with my fingers. I will NEVER purchase these earbuds again. Be warned. this is a common problem reported by a number of different users/reviewers.
i bought these speakers to use for my computer. the sound is terrible. tinny. no base. not worth 1 penny.
I ordered 1 from amazon and I am waiting for about 60 days and they expect to ship it in October of 04. Bought 2 ugly blue ones at another online site and I am having a nightmare with it. It skips like crazy when working out and even after a full days charge dies in battery time after 2hrs of use. The color shading is also strange , it differs from top to bottom. Also the quality of the sound seems poor with the default headphones. I purchased some fontopia ones and it seems clearer. The second mini which was a present was DOA, and calling apple did not help as they want to replace it with a refurb.
Before I bought this printer I researched for months, trying to get the best deal of an All-in-One printer. One reason is so I can get cheap ink with a good amount that will last a while. First problem is that even if you buy 58 hp photo ink it won't print color unless you buy 22 hp color in cartridge. 22 does not have as much ink in the cartridge and is almost $20 for only 5 ml of ink! I decided to play it safe and buy the 1 year protection thing. The gadget was working fine until one day my computer claimed there was not a scanner connected. I thought perhaps I needed to install the software again. Then I put new ink in and it needs to scan the alignment page to align everything. The scanner will not work at all and I have no idea why. I've had this printer for not even 2 years and it won't scan anymore. Now, I'm starting my new printer search and not sure to look for separate machines or get another multifunctional one and risk the same problem happening again.
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 bought this item from an Apple store and connected to my computer, however my computer did not recognize the ipod. Went to Apple's online customer support page. Man, the page is flooding with Ipod shuffle breakdowns. This item is the most breakdown-prone unit among ipods. I went back and got my refund. These are not durable and solid players.
I'm confused by these reviews. Amazon, what's going on? Am I wrong or does Amazon have to pay more attention to these reviews?I googled "close-up attachments" and went into amazon. No, I did not want a warming filter, polarizer and UV wrapped into a 3 filter package deal. I wanted information on the close-up attachments that usually come numbered 1, 2 and 3, indicating each filters relative close-up focusing capabilities.These reviews are a mixture of the above.Pay attention Amazon. And stop profiling my interests and saturating me with offers on items that you are certain I will like.....all the while trying to make the automation look personal. Do you people really believe that we consumers are that stupid? If all that selling is what pays for amazon..........you can have it folks.
This is my first GPS. I was underimpressed with its reception for both the radio and the GPS. I hope this is not &quot;State of the Art&quot;.
I bought this cause I needed something fast and didn't want to spend a lot of money. The unit ok ok. It eats batteries fast and picture quality is mediocre at best. I should have ponied up the cash for a better camera.
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.
Its transmission has an adverse effect my DVD/CD driver, and the house phone I resolved the house phone problem by moving the receiver to a different location, but I am unable to resolve the problem with the DVD driver
I bought this printer just over a year ago and it was OK to start with but now shows paper jam faults all the time and just will not print.The paper path is completely clear and the paper aligned correctly.I can't clear the problem and the HP support is less than helpful.The F380 eats ink cartridges and is the ultimate proof that you get what you pay for.Avoid at all costs, even if it's a freebie!.
I bought this clock because it looked attractive and would sync itself to the atomic clock in Boulder, CO. I thought, hey, this will be nice. Make my life easy.Boy was I wrong. Nothing about this clock makes my life easy.I'm a computer geek, pretty comfortable with electronics and, for the life of me, I couldn't ever remember how to use the numerous, overly complicated, poorly labelled controls on this thing. I want to set the alarm, not fly an airplane. What's with all the buttons? Any time I wanted to do anything more than turn on the radio, I had to pick up the cryptic manual and flip through it. This cute little clock has some of the most poorly designed controls I've ever seen.To make matters worse, the radio rarely managed to sync itself to the atomic clock, so I usually had to set it manually. Finally, after 13 months, the clock broke, the dial spinning noisely and continuously like it was trying to get out and fly away. Normally, I'd be angry when something this expensive breaks, but I was only too pleased to get this beast out of my house.Look, folks, a clock radio is supposed to be easy. It should tell the time, let me listen to the radio, and make noise at the appropriate times. It shouldn't require me to do work every time I want to use it.If you want to make your life more difficult, buy this clock. Otherwise, run away, run away.
I have an old Radio Shack antenna and thought I would get better results with the [price]RCA. It does amplify the signal, but the antenna part without amplification gets such bad reception, that after the signal was amplified it only reached clarity levels of my original antenna. This works OK, but you can get similar results for a fraction of the price.
I purchased 2 of these cameras and both of them came with a USB charging cradle that would not work. This is terrible, terrible quality control and I will never trust another casio product.
Some of the features are nice, but none of them outweigh the fact that the 680 fails to get you there the way it should. In using mine extensively for nearly 3 years, it would regularly choose routes that made no sense. Some would be miles out of the way. Others would travel on miles of gravel roads even when a paved route was available. Changing the settings (route preferences) made no difference. It may not seem like a big deal, but it's pretty irritating to be sent on 7 miles of gravel road when you could've made it there on only a half mile of gravel. Or none at all.
If you expect the remote control to turn the player on, then do NOT buy this player.I had to return this player. The problem is that the player can not be turned on with the remote control. Support says that is the way it is designed.I will not get up to turn a cd player on, what good is having a remote and paying all the extra money for this player if I must stand up to turn it on.
First of all I research everything I buy...extensively! I bought this because it had some really good reviews. I received it and used it for about 5 days trying to find a way to like it. Every station I put it on had some degree of static...and it's not like I live in a big city or a rural community. I was very disappointed in this product. I see it being placed in my next garage sale. What a waste!
I had a Canon 3.2MP camera for years and was very pleased with it. However, when the time came for a new camera, I decided to see what else was out there, and decided to buy a Casio... I wish I had stuck with Canon.In terms of the positives, the color balance is awesome, and just blows my old Canon away. Night pictures are also much better (though still bad by film standards).However, with the high mega-pixel count you'll pay a price. The apertures in the picture are nasty buggers. I've spoken to a few people about this and they say manufacturers will sacrifice picture quality in order to enhance mega-pixel number for a camera (because that's what sells). Judging by the apertures, I think it's pretty obvious Casio employed that technique.However, the number one reason you do NOT want to buy a Casio is Casio's "customer service". It is horrible.While hiking on vacation, I placed this camera in my pocket as I had done dozens of times before with my Canon... and the screen broke. I was hiking up a very steep hill when the screen broke. I think the screen should've been built tougher. Completely ridiculous... and the fact that I couldn't use the camera for the purpose I bought (the vacation) it for still burns me!I wrote their "customer service" center, and waited for a response, and waited, and waited. They never even bothered to respond to my letter. Not even a boiler-plate form letter. Nothing. I called them and they basically said there's nothing to do but send the item in for repair. To make a long story short, after a couple other missteps I finally got the thing mailed in, repaired, and returned -- all for the wonderful price of about $200... and this whole process took about 6 months (including my waiting for their response).I am very unimpressed with their customer service and would not recommend buying from Casio, just on the off chance you might have to deal with their "customer service" department.
Let me first point out that [...], whom I bought this from, is a great company. I bought this product, it shipped very quickly, and when I couldn't get it to work (see below), they were very quick and courteous to issue a fully pre-paid RMA shipping label. I highly recommend[...]; excellent support, very quick turnaround.Now the print server itself appeared to be ready to work out of the box. However, it just failed to recognize my HP LaserJet 1020. Also, the software packaged with the device was flat out broken. It was impossible to assign a static IP to the device, and I had to search Buffalo's website to find a "new" package. The package finally allowed me to assign a static IP. However, the printer was still offline. The Buffalo tech support was fairly quick to respond to my issue (within 24 hours), but they weren't terribly helpful. I ended up having to return the product.
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.
Tried subject Drive on two different G4 Mac Powerbook computers, each using Tiger OS 10.4.1. Tried both the 2.0 USB cable and the DC cables and then used a hub. Never could get the drive to function. No e-mail response from Toshiba tech listed in the guide. Finally tried Repair/Replacement which was not helpful.Contacted Amazon and said after several hours of frustration had concluded that the Unit was defective.No problem with returning it to Amazon. They will refund. Didn't care for a Toshiba replacement and will purchase some other External Hard Drive. This may be a good Unit when it works, but my experience with it and Toshiba tech support was unsatisfactory. Amazon get 5 stars. The defective Unit a zero.
First Off, the system is picky about which computer is running the system and which is not when you set it up. It will spend minutes sending you back and forth between a tutorial 'I have the cable, how do I use it?' without getting to a menu cue that takes you to the next stage of file selection. It is almost better if you do it off a fresh boot.Second, many downloaded files and programs off the Internet _do not_ transfer or even show up as transferrable. .pdf files. Free and Shareware games. Nothing with a copyright or transfer protection. Which is ludicrous on it's face (do it all over again) if not for the fact that many of my programs are so old that they are hard if not impossible to find anymore. This is particularly irritating for games where you have already paid a licensing fee.Third, the system has a nasty tendency to crash, for no apparent reason. Looking over tech forum sites it appears that not all USB ports are created equal and the current density or parity values can cause the connection to break. What is infuriating is that this can vary anywhere from 2-4% for the front USB ports to 10-20% for the rear ports (and I have tried every possible combination inbetween) before a little flashing USB plug with a red X comes up to let you know that here and no farther shall you go. Of course, if you have left the machine on overnight and the little green light on the 'Belkin' cable system is still blinking when you see that the graph is stopped at less than 20%, you are apt to be of a very unpleasant disposition, given you left it at 15.Utterly unfair and ridiculous given that 43 dollars for the cable plus whatever investment you have made in a brand new Vista machine have left you with no ability to move data, pictures, web pages or _legitimately download-owned software_ from machine to machine. It is almost a deliberate denial of useful user history in pursuit of excessively complex transfer systems and copyright protections: $$$$.Why pay for multigig and terabyte drives if you cannot transfer entire user **entities**, complete with standing licenses, between units?
Not worth the $10 I paid especially when I had to spend $7 to ship it !!!
Not being a pro photographer, I'd opted for this paper for a 8.5 x 11 color photo of myself to be sent to my stroke rehabbing son in another state. I was amazed at the texture of the finished product and the color saturation it allowed. Thanks for a great product. The transaction was impeccable as well.
This is an "equivalent" battery only in the sense that it is the same shape and size of the real thing.This battery, as I found out, weighs only about half as much as the OEM battery, and only holds enough of a charge to fire my Canon 2 or 3 times before dying.I assumed that the charger was bad, and ultimately ended up purchasing a new battery directly from Canon before narrowing down the problem to this battery.I guess you get what you pay for.I would NOT recommend this product.
My HP DeskJet 870cxi died last month, and I replaced it with the Photosmart 1115, which I wanted to use with a Dell desktop (XP Pro) and an Apple iBook (OS 10.2.1).The only nice thing I can say about this printer is that it prints beautiful photos on photo paper. Printing anything else is a lesson in frustration.Printing a color web page with this printer is SLOW...it seems much slower than my old DeskJet. Second, I get frequent paper jams when printing on plain paper, and especially when printing envelopes. The printer jams when printing photos on 6 x 4.5" photo paper that came with it. When I print documents on plain paper, I also occasionally get these cryptic error codes, and my document stops printing halfway through the job, leaving the paper stuck in the printer.The printer also comes with a CompactFlash and SD readers built in. It's pretty cool to insert a Compact Flash or Secure Digital card from a digital camera and print an index sheet right from the printer. However, my XP desktop won't recognize the cards from the printer. It says that there is no card inserted. Frequent e-mails to HP tech support have not been helpful - they say the card is faulty (it works fine in my camera and my Lexar card reader, however).Mac support is suprisingly lousy, because HP has been pretty good to the Mac in the past. I had to wait a month until HP released drivers for Mac OS 10.2.1 (Jaguar). The Mac drivers have the same problem the XP ones do: I can only print with the drivers; reading CF & SD cards with the printer doesn't work.I have had many HP printers in the past and have had no problems with them. I think HP struck out with this dud.
Out of OVER 30 CDs I have wasted on this driver, only three have successfully completed. I think that says it all
I have this exact model, I also have the Cinema webcam, HD-5000 (6 of them) and HD-6000 (one of them).I bought the HD-5000 to REPLACE the VX-3000, once I saw how BAD the quality was (of the VX3000). It's about as bad an old low end cell phone. I bought the HD-5000 on sale, and was impressed, and ordered more to REPALCE the VX3000 for good...I bought one Cinema webcam, (also on sale). While it's nice, and has better audio than the HD-5000, it's no better video wise and not worth double the money IMO. The HD-5000 and HD-6000 are technically the same, the HD-6000 is a laptop model (has nice clip, but will not fit thicker desktop flat screen edge, and it has a short USB cord 24" vs HD-5000 has 60" or so).So, the VX-3000 is not acceptable, the HD-5000 is the 'sweet spot' in performance versus cost. The OTHER MAIN POINT is the VX-3000 is manual focus, where the 5000, 6000 and cinema are all autofocus (motor driven). I have gotten the HD-5000 on sale for twenty shipped, and the Cinema at fourty shipped. The VX-3000 is certainly not worth it being the same as a sale price HD-5000.
I received this product with no software, drivers, or manual. So I had to scour the Internet looking for them. Even so, the product has failed to work. I have tried it in several laptops with no success. A complete waste of money and time.
I had this unit for one day before I returned it. I thought a carousel would be great for mixing up a variety of music cds. I'm not into the multiple movies, but mixing them would be fun. However, I learned thru the thick manual that the random play only works on the active disc, not thru all seven. Thats when I started packing it up. It had a few other quirks, too. There are seven lights across the front to represent the discs, the one playing flashes continuously during play. Not very nice in the dark during a movie. The mp3 play is ok if you have the tv on to read the titles, but nothing fancy. I like JVC quality and it is probably a good unit if these issues don't bother you.
There is nothing private about the drive. There is software loaded on the drive but unless you pay even more money you can not use the "vault".
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 bought one online. First there's no SOUND. Duh. Now I decided to use it for something, so was using it on a video set to see footage from my camera. It worked for one (1) day now there's no VIDEO.The only thing that's working the one LED light that goes from red to green. TERRIBLE MACHINE. Waste of money. The manufacturer should be sued (class action). I read somewhere else that one almost caught on fire (didn't learn this till after I'd put down my money and bought this piece of trash. Rip off. UPDATE: The seller was nice enough to accept the machine but I can't find the entire (kids lost the remote, etc). So BAD machine but rather honest seller. I'll use the device as a door stop or home protection weapon. This month has been tough, I lost money on the software Harddrive Mechanic Gold, and now this Curtis LCD TV. I pray that some of you benefit from these reviews, and save your money. My heart will then feel better, until then, I'm disappointed.
We owned our camcorder for a little over a year. Got it out of the bag where it had been safely kept and it gives us a LENS CAP warning. We can not get a picture at all. After doing some research to decide if we want to get it repaired or not we realized that this is a BIG problem with this camcorder. There is no hope. JVC will not help you either. Save yourself some money and get a different brand.
We have 3 idential T60's for work. After just under 2 years, all three powercords started fraying significantly, right where the plug (that is inserted into the computer) connects to the power cord. This is a big problem, as when the outer wrap of shielding wires frays through (which took less than a month, even with very gentle use!) the computer will no longer be charged. Luckily, we had the extended warranty, and Lenovo said they will replace all 3. However, I had to argue with customer support first (who insisted that I was out of luck, even with the 3 year extended warranty), before they transfered me to technical support in Atlanta who took care of the issue without any problems. So if your cord is breaking, call lenovo tech support. 1 star, as in my opinion this is a defect in the design, and customers should not have to argue for a replacement.
I guess I feel comforted reading all these terrible reviews. My Vaio battery went kaput (after a couple of years, admittedly), and I bought two third party brand batteries, seemingly reputable. The first one worked for about a year. The one I just got worked for about a week and now it won't even take a charge! Zero! This after spending about $350 just before that to fix the software in the thing when it stopped booting up... surprise! I could have bought a new Dell, dude, for about $100 more. Like I'm going to go out now and pour more money into this machine for another battery? And forget Sony Customer service. Worthless.
I was looking for a protective case for my PSP that could (at a minimum) carry my PSP, the power cord(s), and ear buds. This product doesn't deliver. This case would've been better if it was bigger, or even if it was smaller. The internet pictures make this look big, but it's a really nice oversided console case with well padded walls that only holds 1-2 UMD disks in it's compartment.I would recommended getting a smaller console case to protect the PSP console/screen, and then getting a toiletry, camera or small duffle bag to store the console case, power cords and games in.
I purchased a HP C4180 for business use and every time I turn my notebook computer on a window pops up to tell me it is connected. When I take my notebook home and turn it on I get a message that it is disconnected, maybe because I am 14 miles away from the printer in my office.There is no box to check not to show this again. It usually takes 30-60 secs before the window appears interrupting the first task. HP seems to be confunded by my wish not to have this stupid message. DO NOT buy this printer!!
I have not received my camera as yet, therefore I cannot type a review or opinion regardng same. I will be happy to do so when I receive my camera.
..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.
For me, the sound quality of these earbuds was fine...actually quite good. But like other reviewers, I found myself very frustrated with the wiring scheme. How frustrated? Well, I sort of snapped at the gym this morning and threw these babies right into the trash (I rescued them a minute or two later). But these are not keepers. In short, if you clip your MP3 player to your waist, the weight of the two cords connected goes all over the place. You'll be continually losing an ear, so to speak...or you'll feel an annoying tugging. Today it took me an agonizingly long time to get through my arms and shoulders weight routine, and I owe it all to these earbuds. Boo. Lesson for me to take-away: no assymetrical...I'm old school, baby....
I purchased my first pair and was happy with the sound on the headphones (particularly because it blocks out the noisy city so I can hear my music), until one earphone suddenly died and no sound would come out of it anymore. Of course, it was outside the 90-day warranty period, so Sony offered to replace it with a refurbished pair for almost the same cost that I paid for a NEW pair!! Well, being a loyal Sony customer, I chalked it up to being a defective pair and purchased another because I liked the headphones so much. Well, after 5 short months of normal (not heavy) use, the cord is frayed in two places and (not shocking) Sony said I'm out of warranty and offered to replace with a refurbished pair for over $30!! NOT happy with Sony or their customer service. Buyer beware of these earphones, or do yourself a favor -- buy the Amazon coverage for $6 and save yourself the hassle of dealing with Sony customer service!!
I was swayed by all the five star reviews and went ahead and bought one of these but my experience with it was extremely disappointing.Whereas all the other reviewers used it for IDE drives i bought mine for use with an SATA drive and the device failed at the job miserably.Firstly, the adapter provided does not provide sufficent power to the SATA drive! When the power connector is connected the drives (i tried it with about 3 SATA and 1 IDE) they all made a clicking (very worrysome) noise but would never get going. Fortunately i have another similar product which I use for an IDE drive. Using this adapter the drives would spin and get going without problem, however that was only the first problem I would encounter :(After getting the SATA drives powered and going I connected the USB cable to the computer. Nothing. After about 15mins of retrying the same configuration over and over I somehow got the windows (XP) to detect the drive. "Whew!", I thought, "problem solved".Wrong!! After a few minutes the drive just disappeared from My Computer. So again another 15 minutes of configuration changes, I got the drive to work used it for a bit. By then it was late and time for sleep.After a long day today of work, I come home, power up my PC, NO USB DRIVE.I start playing around with the configuration again, over an hour this time, but no luck, I would just get a "USB Mass Storage Device" detected but a hard drive would never show in my computer.I've so far given up.That brings me to my frustration I'm feeling now buying this device, shipping it all the way here and having to spend loads of time playing around with it.In closing, don't buy this product if you plan to use it for SATA drives.To make sure the device was functioning i tried it with my IDE drives numerous times and every time it worked without problem.Another point to note is that the device had an IDE adapter that connects directly to IDE drives but for SATA connectivity a SATA cable is needed from this adapter to the hard drive. A similar device that connects directly to the SATA drive like in the case of IDE drives just might function better. I'm about to search for one such now.
I did a lot of research before buying an FM Transmitter, and picked this one, so my wife could hook it to her ipod in the kitchen and be able to have her music play in the kitchen radio, and the living room and backporch, all within 35 feet. I have some vintage radios, that work well and look really cool and wanted to use these in the living room.I got it, did the modification 1/4 turn of the screw inside (could peel the sticker to get to it so undid the 3 screws in the black case). It was easy. Finding an empty station was much harder than it should have been. In OKC, I found 107.3 to be the best after 2 hours of fiddling with it. Also the input volume switch adds static to the line if turned up to high--as stated it the mannual.Anyway, it gets 2 stars as I only got 10 feet of range realiably line of sight no matter if it was an old radio or my awesome Marantz reciever, and only 4 feet through a wall. I could get signal farther but it would have intermittent static at best. All of my recieving turners have big antennas, i will try to put a better antenna on the crane, but i am not hopeful this will meet my needs.I have no idea how people get 100 to 200 feet. They must live in the country with no trees and not mind static.
A very poor product. Amazon listed this as compatible with my car, it's not. While it does provide most of the needed connections it does NOT have a -12v. Some but not all cars will have a ground strap for the rear bolt, and those will not have the -12v on the wiring harness. The factory wiring will provide one or the other not both, so I can not understand why this connection isn't provided as an option on this harness. I can not return it since I had already clipped the wires to length and started to solder them before I realized this. A quick trip to a local store provided me with a properly wired harness.
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.
The batteries it shipped with lost their ability to charge in about two charges. The charger itself is OK, but nothing special
I bought this planning to do some camera/ iPod transfers. I am a Mac user. Nowhere on the package did it tell you what a little slip of paper inside, and later the manual, told you -- that to work with Mac-formatted iPods, you had to first connect to a PC, reformat it, thereby losing everything on it, and then connect to back to Mac. This, of course, is absurd, in that a Mac user probably doesn't have a PC to connect to to begin with. I called Sima, who took my name and phone and said they'd call back. Still waiting. Mac users, save your money.
This adapter vignettes badly at wide-angle settings on my A700, so much sothat the field of view for which there is no vignetting is essentially identicalto that without the adapter at the widest setting of the regular lens.Thus absolutely nothing has been gained by using the adapter. Canon, normally aresponsible firm with many excellent products, is beneath contempt in marketingthis lens. I called Canon customer service and spoke with a sympatheticrepresentative who took the matter up with "someone else". The outcome was thatthey admit that there "is very little increase" in the non-vignetted field of viewby using this adapter. She said she would put my comments on a company-internalproblem compilation called "customer voice". I can only hope it reaches someonehigh enough to do some good!
I got suckered into buying two of these. The problems you are reading about are real. This product should have a 1 star rating. Nobody wants a backup device that is not reliable. I guess Seagate doesn't care about their brand equity much. I don't know how they could have released this product. The power switch is the biggest mistake. It would be nice if it worked, but alas I can't even turn mine off. It also gets hot. I've had a drive go bad due to heat (it had glass platters that warped), so I'd like to be able to turn if off if I'm not using it. Esata is also problematic. I recognize that this is partly due to the fact the the OS doesn't natively support "plug and play" on esata, and end-users expect that kind of functionality with their external devices (because USB supports it). Even still I think there should be a big warning on the box that eSata works best on installations that have AHCI or RAID enabled. This is no simple task since you have to reinstall the OS. Maybe that is why they call this the "pro" version. Most people don't think PRO means more complicated, just more features. I might try the drive again with AHCI and my rating may change if it really works well then. Right now though, I say don't buy!
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.
I was told by several electronic dealers that the UB-20 brackets would be perfect to mount my older Bose AM-5 Acoustimass speakers.I purchased them from Amazon and found they have only one mounting screw not the two needed for my speakers. I contacted the vendor, 6th Ave Electronics, who sent the brackets and arranged to return them for the full credit of $32.76. I sent them both back and eventually received an email from Amazon saying that I was being credited with $13.01 for the ONE bracket I returned! They did NOT acknowledge that I had returned 2 brackets.I tried contacting both Amazon and 6th Ave about their mistake, but so far I have received no communication from either of them. I understand there may be a restocking fee, but I should have recieved credit for the 2 brackets I returned. I am owed $13.01 from either Amazon or 6th Ave Electronics. I do NOT like being cheated.
This is the second sony dvd player i've had in 2 years - totally unacceptable for the player to just STOP working. Tried to be loyal to sony - don't bother.
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 Fraud 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.
In renovating our house we installed 2 pair of the Bose virtually invisble speakers. There were no problems until after the painting, when the speakers went into the walls; apparently, they just hang there, inside the rough-in plate and sheetrock. There is no screw connection to hold them in place, with the result that the grilles of 2 of them are flat against the wall, and the grilles of 2 of them stick out on the top, probably because of insulation between the wall studs (which is standard, at least here in the Northeast). I am going to try to take them back out of the wall and remove some insulation, but it is annoying, to say the least -- neither the rough in plates (which are just flat stamped metal pieces, vastly overpriced) nor the speakers are exactly budget models.
After purchasing this device we went to their website to upgrade the software. Well, the upgrade failed miserably and rendered the device inoperable....so Magellan asked us to send it in and they would reprogram it. Well, we sent it in, and they completely deny ever receiving it, even though we have the tracking information that shows when it was delivered. Keep in mind that we had to send it to Texas, even though every single customer service rep we talk to is in the Phillipines. Yeah, that is helpful. They won't send us a new one, and they can't find the old one, we are stuck. We filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. STAY AWAY FROM MAGELLAN!!!!
Linksys must not have a Quality Assurance department. I have had two units in a row that were bad "out of the box." I spent one hour on the phone with tech support, each time, for them to figure that out! Set up instructions assume that anyone running a wireless network does not enable security since there are no instructions on how to do that. I highly recommend that you do not purchase this product!!
I can only rate the screen as [terrible]... to call this dull display color is a joke. Where's the contrast adjustment, don't bother - there isn't one! I can't believe anyone is building their 'flagship' PDA without either built in wireless or a PCMCIA slot to add a wireless modem. The 'mobile Internet' option doesn't count - dragging around a data ready cell phone with a connecting cable is not 'wireless'. They better improve with the v 5.0 OS and upcoming models... or they're done. By the way the incompatible cradle data connector is one more bad move.
Don't waste good money on a thoroughly mediocre product no better than a super-cheap Fry's special.It definitely does not work well as a network bridge with other Netgear devices. This was the only reason I bought it and spent too much time fiddling with it as Netgear specifies.Routing doesn't work despite the provided options. I don't know what routing as presented is supposed to do, but setting up a route to another subnet on the same switch does absolutely nothing.WPA works, but some of the other wireless options break the connection attempts on a Mac or Linux.
The case was very nice looking; the only problem was that my Palm IIIc just barely fit into it. The way the zipper is stitched, it is extremely difficult to close and it isn't worth the trouble. Would have loved to keep it, but.... Instead, try the BodyGlove case which is 5-stars!
I usually read reviews for everything I buy, but the one time I don't, I wish I had! This sleeve claims to fit 15.6 inch laptops, but does not fit my Dell. Plus, the quality of the construction is poor and I don't trust it to protect my computer sufficiently. I will be returning it.
This B+W 82mm Slim-Line Circular Polarizer is really uncomfortable because the original cap lens don't fix wit the filter. The filter has his own cap, too flexible so fall down all the time, finally you lost the cap and any possibility of protection for the filter.... THIS IS A REALLY PROBLEM when you work outdoors.
i got this DVD player a couple of weeks back, to realise that the coaxil cable outlet dosent work. Latter i found that it does not have a Optical output.And the philips service guys havent been able to fix the coaxil cable output duct for the past 10 days.If your home theater supports optical input, dont buy this DVD!
I would not recommend buying it. I was disappointed. Play does not activate without pushing ff to get the tape going. Volume is low.
I wish I would have listened to the other reviews. I have had the exact same experience as all the other negative reviews. Charged the batteries, put them in my Kodak Zx1 and they lasted just a few seconds. Tried another pair, out of the four and same thing, lasted a few seconds. Popped in some regular old alkaline batteries, and lo and behold, they worked.It really surprises me that Amazon continues to sell this product. This is JUNK, JUNK, JUNK, just like all the reviews say. Don't waste your money and time. I took a chance to save a buck, and got burned. Don't do the same. Too bad I have to even give this product one star.
I don't have much to add that was not covered in the other reviews, but in the hopes of saving someone else from my fate, I feel compelled to add another downvote. (Some crazy how, this product still has a lot of positive reviews.)This product made a horrible mess of my brand new samsung led. I just wanted to touch up a few little spots on the screen, which was otherwise immaculate. So, I went to the manual, and read that this very product was one of the only things recommended. Picked it up from the store, followed the instructions carefully, used their special blue cloth, and voila! My screen is a *#@$% disaster. Streaks everywhere. I tried using very little of the solution, as recommended- result: streaks. I tried using more of the solution, in case I was confused as to the definition of "little"- result: streaks. Awesome 8DI'll try to patch it up following the advice of some of the other reviewers. But please, for the love of your new tv, and all that is good in the world, DO NOT BUY THIS. Run away as fast as you can.
We bought this item over the summer (more than 90 days ago). Yesterday, for no reason, the TV died -- partial blue screen, partial white screen, non-responsive to any remote control signals or manual commands. Unfortunately for me, we did not buy the extended warranty. The only value I've retained from this item is a lesson learned.
This is the 5th version of the iTrip that I have purchased. The last two (includes the Griffin 4026-LCDT & Griffin 9501-TRIPCB) were not durable and fell apart with normal use. Both failures reveal poor manufacture. Though I found the sound satisfactory and the ease of use a plus, the durability of the item should be a total embarrassment for Griffin: the 4026 casing popped open and the SELECT button slipped inside the casing of the 9501 making station selection impossible after a brief use.Earlier versions for the 1st generation iPod, 3rd generation (4 button), and mini served well.
I've got 2 other FreeAgent drives, both 320GB and they are great. That's why I bought this, but I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Seagate & at Apple discussion forum over weeks and months. I've even gotten a replacement from seagate. All kinds of screwy things happen. Folders & files disappear & reappear. It disappears from my desktop and then needs Disk Utility repair when I mount it. BEWARE MAC USERS!
I wanted to listen to protected audio books on it and after listening for 30 minutes if you pause and the player goes to sleep, it starts the track from the very beginning and not from where you left off. This is very frustrating :( I checked it with mp3s and it's the same case, goes back to beginning of the track on restart (or wake from sleep). I wonder if all mp3 players other than iPods do that. Comments anyone?
It worked okay for about 10 months...then would not play movies then wouldn't record anything. When I called Philips, they sent me a CD to upgrade the firmware...after that it was nothing better than a doorstop. Now it is just barely past the warranty period and they say &quot;too bad, so sad.&quot; They did this even though they know I have had trouble with it for months.Forget it. Buy I Sony.
I bought this unit on Boxing day and have had nothing but trouble and Kenwood support is just uselss, the white images on a black background displayed a pink beeding stream. I had the first unit replaced only to find the new unit had the same problem. I contacted Kenwood and took it into a local repar center who took a couple of weeks to get back to me. I had to go into the repair center to show them the exact problem and then a week after that it was corrected by adding a capacitor. Now the DVD player is suppose to be compatible with all formats but it is not. The DVD player plays DVD-RW intermitently if at all and sometimes cannot read Disney discs. The repair center replaced the optical reader to no effect, and Kenwood is now asking for me to ship the DVD player to them for testing. Now it is late March and so essentially I've purchased a system that has spent more time in the repair center than at home and now I'll be without a DVD player for god know how long.
There's so much ado about the colors on m505's screen that it's hard to not get confused. The commonest complaint is about the colors being dull. However, those who complain do omit an important detail: The screen is obviously designed for improved visibility, not for bright colors per se. Unlit, screen does have a metallic sheen which makes its white to be silvery-gray - no problem perceiving it as white after ten minutes spent getting used to it. Lit, it is comparable to other TFT screens. But the point is, it does not *require* a backlight to be seen as the bright and vivid alternatives. Under poor lighting, it is still readable without a backlight, only dulling the colors somewhat. In bright sun - where no backlight would save a standard TFT screen - it is readable. Note also that people complain that backlight is battery gulper... but most other TFT screens can't be viewed without a backlight at all! Now for another matter altogether. The pixels of m505's screen are rather big, and the screen background is black. This means that there's a discernible dark grid on screen, which may interfere with reading in some people (including myself). I traced the effect down to a point, and I believe it occurs if you are very nearsighted and have to wear glasses even while reading, especially when your glasses have different compensation on the right and left eye. The effect manifestates as an unpleasant &quot;moire&quot;illusion. This is something to be aware of, and I advise to take a look at a &quot;live&quot; m505 first if you are in doubt. You might want to stick to the grayscale m500 instead, which is more suited for reading texts off screen than the color unit. Otherwise, the PDA is an exemplary piece of design, introducing no bells and whistles but bringing the standard to top quality execution.
Nifty economical Multifunction machine. The problems though are plentiful - the driver may not work right and you get pages and pages of junk. The trays have these plastic clips that hold them in place that drop real easily.I would definitely recommend dropping a few more dollars and getting an HP or a Dell instead.
These are OK for the money (great Amazon price compared to BestBuy/Target), but like the JVC $9.99 earbuds or Bose $139 much better.PROs: good outside noise exclusionCONs: hardly any bass, didn't fit well in my earSome people really like these, but didn't work well for me.
My husband bought me this camera for my birthday in May 2006. I loved this camera. Well, it stopped working on Christmas Eve. I used it that morning with no problems, put it on the charger to recharge for later that evening. When I removed the camera that evening, the screen remained black. It would not take any pictures.After talking with the customer service folks, I sent my camera in for repair. It was under warranty, and I had not done anything to break the camera. Well, they voided my warranty stating that it was "Impact Damage" and my repair bill was $111.00. You have got to be kidding. I called to question the voided warranty since I had not dropped the camera. The technician I spoke to explained that "Impact Damage" could happen if the camera bumped up to something in your purse. So I asked to speak to a manager.I am sorry, but if I am going to spend this much money on a camera, I expect a little better quality. I have called and email the Kodak Company several times to have someone talk to me. Nobody has bothered to return either my calls or emails.I would SERIOUSLY think twice before spending money on a camera that can break by no fault of your own only to have the warranty voided and billed an amount comparable to a brand new camera. I have discovered that the quality of a product is only as good as the company that will stand behind it.
it works but must be sync at ever use or if you let it sit for 15-20 min. Not much use if you PC is down under your TV away from were you would want a wireless keyboard. Every use you must push both sync buttons one one the USB recover and the ID button on the keyboard.
I got these earphones to use with my Zen Vision M, because I hated the ones that came with that device. Unfortunately, I didn't choose a good replacement.The Good:Sound quality was very nice...for about 4 months (more below). The earphones come with 3 sizes of rubber earbud. The smallest size was the most comfortable, while the largest size gave the most amount of passive sound dampening. The earphones came with a little plastic protector to keep them safe when not being used.The Bad:The rubber earbuds detach from the rest of the headphone pretty easily. And they did detach. Frequently. Also, sweat had a big effect on comfort, and on the bud's ability to stay in my ear. I walked my dog on a hot day, and every few minutes had to futz with the headphones, wipe them, or pop one of them back in my ear. Annoying.Worst of all, though - after a few months, the headphones no longer work properly. While the left headphone produces sound at the correct volume, the right headphone has become barely audible. So, they're effectively useless. And before you ask, this problem persists whether they're plugged into a computer, a stereo, an iPod or my Zen.Bottom line - don't get 'em. Keep looking.
Signal strength to my dish receiver was 62 on the 110 satellite.Installed terk bia-20. Signal came in at 62. No change!
When I went to the post office to pick up the package, there was nothing in the box. I had waited three weeks for it. Thankfully, I got my money back but then I had to go somewhere else to buy it. I originally wanted to buy it from Amazon because it was $50 cheaper. I'll never do it again.
I purchaced the 4m cable and after 3 weeks it stopped giving mea signal. Just a blank screen. I decided to switch the cable ends and it worked again but I returned it because I did not want it to happpen again. I replaced it with a Monster componet (red, blue,green) cable and the picture is much better. For some reason I always had to adjust the screen size everytime I watched regular T.v. The display on the bottom of the screen would not display on Fox News or CNN. With the componet I get a complete screen and no digital fuzzyness on the top of the screen. I am so much happier with componet cable. If you don't have superman vision then you will find the picture is just as good if not better than DVI. After viewing both I would say Componet is much better!!!!!
I ordered this item as a gift for my son before Christmas. I figured if I liked it, I would buy myself the 1 gig version. Well, the item arrived before Christmas, which surprised me, but it was poorly packaged and arrived with the LED window smashed. After contacting the company, USA111, the exclusive dealer for these Chinese-made products, I was told I had to ship the item back at my own expense, and they would replace it with a new one as soon as they got it. I did so, sending it priority mail. That was December 27, and It took weeks to get a replacement. The product functions decently (and it looks pretty cool with its small peanut size), although the controls are little hard to use, and sounds OK if you buy some real ear buds for it (the ones that come with it suck). Unfortunately my son never used it, as the memory was too small (only holds about 5 cd's worth of music), and forked out his own money for the real deal - a 30 gb iPod with video. To sum it up, its an ok product if you dont have a lot of cash, and it is small and sounds OK. Hopefully you won't have to deal with the customer service. If you want a something with memory, save your money for an iPod.
The firmware of the EFG-80 is based on a hack of some open source code, mainly linux and samba. It is not properly tested and even moderate use I have discovered a few bugs, one of them critical.The documentation is very shallow technically, and gives no insight as to how to best use the device or good troubleshooting tips.I have discovered a crippling bug in the firmware (among others) and couldn't get Linksys customer service to escalate it to engineering. All they did is repeat the same troubleshooting steps listed in the user manual. When I suggested they escalate the bug to engineering, they answered that they &quot;would mention it to their training department&quot;!!!In a nutshell, dealing with Linksys customer support for this device is a nightmare.For those interested, the bug exhibits itself when more than 5 or 6 shares are created from the &quot;default location&quot;. The web-based administration module crashes for good, and the administrator can never login after that.I cannot recommend this device for any serious business use.
Reviews claimed this had lots of bass response, no way near enough for my Kenwood KL-777 speakers! I am very disappointed.
The idea is good, the price is great and most of the reviews are super. But you can get the automatic switch version for about the same price (I did after buying this) and it is super. I couldn't figure out why I was getting what appeared to be interference in all my videos running off a WD Passport drive. I even bought new HDMI cables thinking that was it. There were bright sparkles moving across the screen in all frames. No matter what I tried, they were always there and made the movies unwatchable. After I received the auto switch no more sparkles. Beautiful clear picture and it really does switch to the active source automatically. This is the one you want: 3 Port Smart Auto HDMI Switchby Game Infinity, currently $30 and change.I might have just gotten a defective one with bad circuitry, but I suspect I will have a very hard time getting a refund as the warranty return insert that comes with the first unit has so many exclusions that unless your unit is eaten by an aardvark, you probably are out of luck. Be prepared to be out your purchase price.
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.
The antenna worked about the same as no antenna at all. There was no difference when plugged in and powered up. Either the unit was defective or it was just a bad product.
It is a great system and works well with *most* version of windows. It does NOT work with Windows XP Pro. Their service number is almost impossible to find. When we did call, they knew about the problem with it not working with Windows XP pro but could do nothing to help us.It also didn't work well with my husbands computer...it kept cutting out. Luckily we have the Linksys Router where we can have both wired and wireless connections. Only one of our three computer uses this adapter. The one thats on it works great with no problems...but the other two computers won't work with it. And the people at the company could not or would not help us, even after we dumped [$$$]into their products to get the wiresless system in our household.
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.
The main reason I bought this product was to play my MP3s and view my Digital photos. Dissapointed in both respects.If you do not have a wireless keyboard, and you have a lot of MP3s (eg more than 1000), this product is completely unusable.I felt like I was beta testing this unit for all the 6 months I used it.The GUI is extremely clunky -- it is impossible for a normal person to use the remote and navigate through the screen. They should have added automatic playlist generation for Genre/Artist, but they don't. Makes it even worse.The web-browser is a joke -- Fonts are ugly, navigation through hyperlinks is beyond painful, doesn't have 1% of the features of a modern browser.Interface to watch video is bad -- doesnt support many video formats. You cannot FF/REW through DIVX encoded AVIs.Interface for watching photos is also bad -- no zoom, navigation is slow, no easy way to crop/rotate.The server software -- looks &amp; feels like an undergrad project. The software keeps crashing, it uses 98% of the CPU when scanning for media (which is every time when it starts up).I had the unit for about 6 months and then I got disgusted and sold it on eBay. If you want a comparable product with a similar quality UI, buy the Gateway Network Connected DVD Player (approx $200) or the Go Video Network Connected DVD player (approx $130 this week at my local Fry's!) -- the UI on these two units are also clunky, but each of these units at least have a progressive scan DVD player.
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
We own an old Photosmart C6280; had it for years. Until recently, we were buying this combo pack from Staples. I compared this "w/ black and paper" pack to the "color only" combo pack and could never find anything to justify why the "color only" pack was double the price. After years, we just started piling up photo paper. This past time, I went and bought just the color combo pack, because I was so sick of photo paper; I didn't care if I was going to pay nearly double. To my horror, I came to realize that this value pack only gives you half the volume of ink. HALF! It really should say that on the package. I feel so deceived!Unless you WANT photo paper, don't bother with this value pack!
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.
The item was shipped without the cables. These cables are proprietary and will double the cost of the item if ordered through Yamaha. I tried to buy them aftermarket, but to no avail. Nowhere in the posting of this item did the seller mention that the cables were not included. The instruction booklet also lists the cables as part of the equipment. Beware of this seller he is dishonest. I emailed him about this problem and he was extremely nasty in his response. I will rethink future purchases using Amazon.com.
Usually I have very little problems with Memorex blanks & have only a few defects, but this last batch is a different story. Out of 100 blanks, over 40 of them were visibly defective (the dye has long grooves or missing patches in it) & even more just didn't work. I'm in need of more blanks now, thanks to the fact that almost half of this batch don't work, & I will definitely be looking for a different brand. I will never buy Memorex products again.
I bought this thing earlier today along with a brand new 300 GIG hard drive. The IDEA was to install an old 200 gig drive in one slot and the new 300 gig drive in the other slot and use this toaster for file storage. The box is GREAT for suckering you on! Acording to the box that is exactly what its for, file storage with fast retreival! DONT buy into it! First off it changes all your files to something other then a windows file format so dont think you can latter remove the drive from your new toaster and install into a tower(which is what I entended to do). It does not mention this on the packaging BTW. But ya know I could live without the ability to swap drives. Install was easy! By far the simpliest install Ive every had for anything on a pc and Ive build several from scratch. But after waiting for 12 hours now to try and transfer a 45 gig file and its still only 1/3 done dont ever expect to get your info back in this life time! Hopefully by the time I wake up in the morning it will be finished transfering everything back so I can unplug this thing and bring it back! Dont waste your money on this thing unless you only need a paper weight and high blood preasure!
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.
The needle pushed up into the red plastic the first day. i pulled it out enough to use but it is still quiet compared to brand new.
doesn't work with my wireless TV receiving box, though a DI-524 works fine. Looks like a known problem when googled the problem, but the tech support from D-Link doesn't know what s/he is talking about by just sending totally unrelated diag/fix info. Wanted to return the product but was too busy in the holiday season to do that.
netgear 624 will download 450kb sec wirelesslinksys with speedbooster only will do 250kb net gear with card cast 54.99 with card
The card installed and works fine. The software on the otherhand is useless. I mistakenly believed the reviews I read here and other places, including CNET and even the articles on ADS's site. I'm not sure what sort of editing these people are used to but NLE software should do far more than allow for single track sound editing and confine users to basic cutting tools with very little control of the video clips. Horrible, useless software package. I regret being cheap. Spend the money for a good Firewire card that comes with useful software, like Premiere.
Most of the reviews on these head phones looked pretty promising, so I decided to go ahead and purchase it. However after two months of use the left speaker on the headphones stopped working. In addition to that, the cover that holds the foam in place (soft part that goes over both ears) is ripping and exposing the foam on both sides. I definitely do NOT recommend this product. Buyer beware. To break down in such a way is absolutely unacceptable. This is unfortunate, as I am outside Amazon's one month return policy and because of the price I got it for, shipping it in for a warranty claim would not be worth it. This was probably what Koss, the manufacturer, counted on anyway.If you are looking for headphones that would last for more than two months, I would recommend looking somewhere else.
Shame on me for not reading the reviews before purchasing this item. During the initial installation, it kept attempting to get an update, and then came back with a message stating that it did not apply and then kicked me back to the previous screen to repeat the cycle over again. Therefore, I could not get passed the initial installation. The 24/7 chat suppport on the Belkin website was "auto-canceled" due to no techs being available and then suggested I use email instead (in other words, poor customer service). Recommend you keep your distance from this product.
Bought this as a replacement for a dying battery. Unfortunately, I didn't need to actually use the laptop away from an outlet until a couple of months later. When I put in the new one, it doesn't work AT ALL. The battery itself seems to have a charge (the lights light up on it) but it gives ZERO power to the computer. Sadly, the return period has also expired, so I'm out the money I spent and am back to using the old bad battery which at least gives you a couple of minutes to turn off the computer if the power dies.
This product is nowhere close to a professional Microscope though it is ok for the price at which it is available. The lenses are decent quality and it seems sturdy enough to be used by a child.
I have lost my faith in there products that they sell. All cartridges don't run out at the same time. So I had replaced two cartridges that did work but then as time went by the rest would not. These are not EPSON products even the packaging says "Mark for China only".
I thought this would be the best hub for the price it was offered for, 6 ports, USB 2.0, and a card reader. It looks sleek, too, like something Apple could have designed. However, just about everything about it is flawed. Like other reviewers mentioned, this hub will randomly stop and turn back on, causing Windows to detect all the devices being connected repetitively. It's a major hassle to try and copy photos since the hub will 'hiccup' like I mentioned before, corrupting the photo transfer process. I disabled the card reader device in Device Manager because it will add 4 drives to My Computer, for each card slot. Pretty much everything I've ever connected to this hub has given me problems. My HP printer will sometimes stop working because of the hiccup. My Logitech MX700 mouse will stop moving until I disconnect the usb cable and replug it back in. Bluetooth is unstable. This thing is a hassle, think twice before buying it.
There is no tel number or e-mail adress where I can contact you so in a month you finally wrote me.Now please tell me how are we going to solve this problem.I'm really dissapointed...
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my teenage daughter. It didn't last much longer than 30 days. Before this, however, it had good sound.
8 GB would be nice, but both of the ones that I got corrupt files.
Since day one the drive was temperamental about shutdown and also about showing up in the MyComputer list of drives. The safe shutdown button sometimes worked and sometimes didn't. Ocassionally it would not go off automatically with computer shutdown. Of course it is out of warranty and it no longer shows up in the drive list even tho the WD button appears on the bottom tool bar. There is a click when it starts up and it will cost me at least $300 to get my photos and videos off of it. I won't buy another.
WHERE DO I BEGIN?? The ink catridges dried up after a few weeks of not using it and now it also says the device is not recognized by windows, so it is now offically inoperative. From a scale of 1-10 (10 being an expert) I am like 9.5 when it comes to computers. So I've done everything possible to reinstall this printer and fix its issues to make it functional again and have made no progress. Windows recognizes the device being connected but is useless because it doesn't have a driver; when I try to install the driver, the setup program says the device is not connected. What is its recommendations?? (This is the best part) Check to make sure the cable is plugged in and the power light is on. TERRIBLE!!!!!!! I contacted their Tech. support and their response had nothing to do with my problem I inquired about. PATHETIC!! I'm also considering developing a website just to demote anything with the name LEXMARK on it. I hope this review saves a lot of people...
I was very disapointed with Icecam after installing it on my G5. I tried using it in the same room I have another windows based computer, the results are a desaster. The video is so dark compared to the other webcam, That I could not make out my own image. I really wish I hadn't wasted my money on it.
I RECEIVED THE CAMERA AND IT WAS DAMAGED WHEN I CONTACTED THEM THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY MORE OF THAT SPEC. ITEM BUT THEY WOULD SEND ME A RETURN SHIPPING LABEL AND THEY DID WHAT THEY SAID IT WAS GREAT SERVICE.
I had the same problem several other reviewers had. I put CDs in the player -- store-bought ones, not self-burned CDs -- and it simply refused to read them. I would put 5 CDs in, and the player would cycle through all 5 slots and then show "No Disc." I opened/closed, re-started, followed the minimal trouble-shooting guide on Sony's website -- nothing. I can at least say that the vendor (Vann's) was very cooperative when I called to report the problem.
Makes all the noises they said it would, however, not the best or loudest quality sound.
The transmitter must be too weak for a Nissan Altima. It was like listening to a radio station that your having problems getting a signal from. Very rarely did I get clear sound. Always a hiss. AND everytime somebody touched the wire I got a loud crackling sound. I have a XM set-up that uses a FM transmitter and I was expecting similar quality. Nope.... It is now in it's box on it's way back to Amazon.
I use them for running and the Nike+ system. They work great without the extension cable with the armband flipped upside down. The sound is very good. Since they are ear buds it blocks out other noise really well and they are also comfortable enough to keep in your ears for long periods of time. They are more comfortable to wear if you fall asleep with them in than normal headphones.Edit/Update:I changed my review from 5 to 1 star because the build quality is horrible. Expect them to last no more than a year with problems (occasional popping/clicking) occuring around 4 months if you are lucky.All of the above is true, but these Sony ear-buds break apart (I have had 4 all failing in the exact same way). The wire disconnects from the transducer and they become worthless. I switched to the Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style (hangs over the ear) Stereo Earphones to try and eliminate this problem. Instead of the wire disconnecting from the earpiece they shocked my ear several times over the course of a few weeks of running with them.Do not purchase, even at the low price.
What a terrible product, don't waste your valuable time and money. I bought it on the release date, took it home, spent the next 24 hours just trying to load the software. Despite all attempts to load the software on my Dell with all the proper MSFT package, never even got the software loaded.Took it back the day after the release. The unkindest cut was, while I was trying to load the software, I watched a news release announcing Bill Gates' sale of millions of shares of MSFT. What an irony: he is making billions while I waste my time with his lousy products. What a joke; the world's leading software company with all the money and resources and time, can't make a plug and play consumer item if their life depended on it. My Apple Ipod friends chided me, "a consumer unfriendly Microsoft product, what a surprise." I can't believe I waited all this time. What am I asking for in my stocking, an Ipod of course. This is the last MSFT item I will ever willingly own.
While the reviews for this monitor seemed mostly positive, the monitor was all static (on both channels) even with the receiver in the same room. We returned it an bought the Sony - a much better product.
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
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.
This product has nothing but problems. Faulty battery.... Pour technical support. Limited warranty of only 90 days for software (beware this is a mayor problem), and 6 months for hardware. I spend 2 hours with a technitian somewhere in India, and not only did I loose all of my data, but now the handheld does not ever turn on. Now I have to send the handheld for service and after it is return try again to resolve the connectivity problems that I was having. Do your self a favor DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
On top of that I had another item in the order for which I would have free shipping. Now they're charging me for shipping on the remaining item because it is now below a $25 order...
Every time I plug the iPod shuffle into my computer to load new mp3's, my computer crashes. I called Apple about the problem, and they suggested I update the software and restore factory settings. With their help (only one call allowed; additional calls are charged at a substantial rate), I have figured out a complicated routine for editing my playlist: I update software, restore factory settings, and after several computer crashes, I am USUALLY able to update the playlist after 40 or so minutes of work. Today, though, even the complicated routine is not working.Anyone want to buy an iPod cheaply? Don't call me -- I wouldn't wish such a nightmare on my worst enemies!
The following review pertains to the 1GB version, which is the same drive physically and has the same software...I bought this drive recently from CompUSA. I wanted to upgrade from my 512MB Cruzer. Well, I should have stuck with the 512MB until Sandisk came out with something better. Or I should have bought another manufacturer's flash drive, at a different store. What follows is a description of the SanDisk Cruzer Micro with U3, followed by a description of my interactions with CompUSA.PROBLEMS WITH THE SANDISK CRUZER MICRO U3My first issue was getting the Cruzer out of its ridiculous packaging. You have to cut and tear away at the hard plastic case before you can get inside. In doing this, I ended up ripping apart the bar code. There were other defects with the product (read below). But when I tried to bring it back to CompUSA, guess what they tell me? They won't give me a refund because the bar code is destroyed (more on that later)!!!The first two or three times I used this drive, the slider worked fine. But after about five uses, the slider would no longer stay extended. Every time I inserted the drive into the USB port it retracted, making it impossible to get the drive in without holding it together with my fingers. This was enough of a reason to bring the unit back to CompUSA.But there's more...SanDisk has installed a software application called "U3" on the Cruzer 1GB Micro. This software loads automatically every time you insert the drive. It load very slowly, and you have to sit there looking at the U3 startup window. When U3 finally does start up, it takes you to another window which you have close to continue working.But that's not all...After you're done starting up the U3 application, you will see that it also installs an extra drive in Windows Explorer. You have the drive for the Cruzer itself, but there is another one that appears as a CD. It causes confusion every time you explore your computer, since you have to remember that this is for the Cruzer, and not an actual CD drive. There does not seem to be a single use for this extra drive, except to take up space and cause confusion.But we're still not done...When you want to eject the Cruzer, you MUST use the U3 application. You CANNOT use the Windows XP "Safely Remove Hardware" option. In fact, if you fail to use U3 to "eject" the Cruzer, you get an error message next time you insert it. This causes further confusion, since you can't tell if this was a real error or just a quirk.We're not done yet...You might think, "Well, I'll just delete the U3 application." Think again. If you manage to delete the U3 software, the Cruzer simply re-installs it next time you insert the drive, and you start all over again.This is pure over-engineering. Why would the people at SanDisk take a simple concept and ruin it by adding this extra layer of complication? Like most users, I like to insert a flash drive and then access it. I don't want to run a whole application every time I insert the flash drive, and I certainly don't want it installing all sorts of applications on my computer. I'm just baffled by this. Are the engineers and programmers at SanDisk starving for something to do with their time?Those of you who are only interested in reading about the Cruzer 1GB Micro can stop here. What comes next is a description of my interaction with CompUSA.DEALING WITH COMPUSAAs I mentioned earlier, I tried to return this unit to CompUSA. I was in for some more fun. They would not take the drive back, because, as I mentioned earlier, the bar code was ripped when I was forced to tear apart the impossible plastic packaging that SanDisk uses for this drive.The people at CompUSA outright refused to take the Cruzer back, telling me that because of the missing bar code they could not send it back to Sandisk. It didn't matter that I have been a loyal customer of CompUSA for years and have spent a lot of money at that store on computers, software, and accessories. They offered me no support at all. All they would offer me is the option of an even exchange. In other words, all I could do is get another one of these ridiculous things.I took the exchange for a new drive from CompUSA. So far, the slider on the replacement unit works. But I still have to contend with the moronic U3 application.My advice is to keep away from the Sandisk 1MB Cruzer. And certainly do not buy it from CompUSA.
Spoke with vendor about who the manufacturer and name appeared on battery, he said Nikon but no packaging or documentation, I have found the battery does not hold a charge. I was probably, I'm guessing, the 2nd owner and the battery had been returned by a previous customer. I have an original Nikon battery in my camera which still holds a charge for a longer time than the one I'd received, so I'm guessing the price was low because the battery was inadequate.
Cable is exactly what it is. A working cheap cable. Would probably put up the bucks and get a good one next time.
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.
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.
I have had the remote for a little over 2 years and it does solve the problem of multiple remotes, BUT the batteries die quickly ( so I had to purchase rechargeable batteries for it), and now some of the buttons are non responsive and its always dying quickly. I paid $100 or so for this and I can not say I want to buy another Harmony as they are so many refurbished models for sale, so obviously something about all Harmony remotes make them non durable.
I bought two of these Photobanks for a big event. I was planning on using them for storing all my photos before I took them back and edited them.Luckily I tried testing them out before I used them!They initially worked ok. They were both fully charged. Nothing seemed wrong, they worked as described.However, one died after about 15 minutes of use. It just turned off and nothing I did turned them back on. The second one died about 15 minutes after that one.Customer service asked if I dropped them. I simply took them out of their box, charged them, took a few test shots, transfered them to each Photobank, then transfered those shots to my computer. The customer service rep said I must have done something.I guess gently placing one of these Photobanks on a table, or maybe plugging in the charger or USB cable is too much physical force for these devices to handle.I usually don't go over the top but I would honestly give this device a negative star rating if possible due to the horrible work that went into making it and the awful customer service experiance the company gave.
I purchased this to run to my monitor in a second bedroom and it flicked a bunch of nothing on the screen then went black. I returned in exchange for another and it did the same. I used a short dvi cable I purchased from the computer store to test and make sure it was an issue with the cable and that cable worked fine.
I got the item in good condition. Installation was a breeze. great picture first day. Turn on tv day 2 and the bulb popped and that was all she wrote. Double checked install and I installed correctly. Not a great product
I also had my 1610 only about 2 months AND rarely used it when suddenly I started getting the 'out of paper' error. I cannot even print a single page now. HP CS ultimately told me it must be a hardware issue and told me to take it to a service center. I think I'll probably just junk it and start over. Very irritating and frustrating. Shame on you, HP! If anyone knows the 'fix' for this malfunction, please enlighten the rest of us. thanks.
This product was a complete waste of money. My laptop is a 15.6 and this product is designed for a 15.4 but this wasnt my problem. Its fit was more suitable for a full screen and this product REQUIRES YOU TO CUT TO SIZE. This presents a big problem as you can imagine when dealing with skins, if a small particle gets between the skin and your computer screen in the process of cutting down to size it looks like a giant hair you cant remove and a small air pocket surrounds that really small hair you cant get rid of because of that damn hair. Ive dealt with skins with my PSP and never had a problem with them because theirs no cutting required. Do your pockets a big favor, DONT COME OUTTA THEM FOR THIS PRODUCT!
This hard drive has short-circuited as soon as I turned on the power, with a distinct smell of burning electrical wires. What is worse, it has also killed the motherboard of the computer it was connected to. Upon a second test, it has released white smoke from the area of the power connector. Now I'm stuck with a dead computer. Thanks, Western Digital!
I thought I would try Brother - big mistake. I was replacing an officejet that I had had for 8 years. Within two weeks after I got it, I was having problems. The color quality is not as good as an HP. The blue prints outs grayish and I'm trying to print out brochures. Their support's answer was use only brother ink (I was) buy more expensive paper, etc. Clean cartridges, seriously you go through a lot of ink that way. They said they had a 90 day return. The place I purchased it from had a 30 day return. Back and forth, back and forth. Among the few things I do, I work part time, run a non profit and have a disabled child plus two other small children. I DON'T have time for this. By the time I said I was over it, they said the 90 day return was for ink. Now I see the have a year LIMITED warranty and I am going to try to address it that way.If not, Im going to to toss it and by an HP as soon as I can afford it. Big waste of time and money. Phone quality not good. Can't access the answering machine while away. My HP software let me scan a sheet and add that to my document I was faxing and type a cover sheet.
I was annoyed that the calculator didn't come with it's cover. The sender should have made this clear before I received it.
OK, so I can't figure it out - some people report that their 30GB Video iPods fit perfectly in this skin, and some say it's a bad fit...I, for one, think this is a terrible fit for my 30GB! I've put in the insert it came with, tried pulling and pushing and everything I can think of to make it fit -- but the case just WILL NOT lay flat around the screen protector! It "peels away" on the top and sides of the screen, leaving a big gap for dirt to get in. Not to mention that it looks awful fitting that poorly.It also doesn't lay flat against the clickwheel...so not only is the clickwheel not protected, but there's a big gap there for dirt to get in as well.It fit my friend's 60GB ipod very well, however.I think this case was designed for the 60/80GB iPods, and the 30GBs were just an afterthought...that rubber insert is just not cutting it.Even for the thirteen bucks I paid for this on an Amazon sale, it's just not worth it. Bummer.
I bought two of these (24.95 with a 20.00 rebate) You get what you pay for! Each modem was totally different. 1 worked fine. The other caused the PC to lose video and not boot up all the way up. The software and instructions were different for each modem. I exchanged the bad modem and got a third different modem. This one needs an MMX processor to work (not advertised on the box as a reqrmt) No way to call anyone to complain and web site has no support either!
In it's capacity as a USB hub the GUH420 appears to work as advertised and has 4 useable USB ports. In it's capacity as a firewire hub, it lacks bus power and only has 2 usable ports for consumer devices. The absence of bus power means the iSight does not work at all when connected through the hub and an iPod works until it's battery runs flat.
I bought these headphones to replace the not so great ones that came with my iPod. The sound quality is great, which is expected form Sony. However, the volume needs to be considerably higher than with the standard headphones to get he same amount of sound. Considering battery life is already an issue with iPods, whis only makes it worse. Also, after only a short while, they begin to make my ears sore, even with the smallest bud on it.
Seems like a good deal. Turns out to be a waste as usual.I was skeptical when I saw the date stamp on the box "12 1999".Sure enough 1st print came out like a black & white copy of a colored paper. Seems the drum is defective or just plain old.Now you know why it's priced 1/2 of the other places.Please be warned before you buy from this vendor. They sell what normally would be thrown out.
I bought this item less than a year ago, and now I am shopping for a replacement. The combo unit is a good idea - it saves space and simplifies set up - but the quality of GoVideo leaves quite a bit to be desired. The VCR side works well, but the DVD side is hopeless. It's slow to load. It skips and freezes. The materials are generally cheap.
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.
While Amazon is great, especially with price, guarantee, returns, etc., I should have followed the advice I read prior to purchasing the IOGEAR 4-Port USB 2.0 and 3-Port FireWire Universal Hub GUH420. My previous hub, the same thing, didn't last more than a few years. The new one didn't work right out of the box. When I called IOGEAR, the troubleshooting tech was useless and told me the hub wouldn't work on my MAC. I know for a fact it does, however the 3 red lights told me immediately something was wrong. The tech couldn't tell me what each color indicated, nor did the directions. She was rude and told me to send it back to the store I purchased it to get me off the phone. To sum it up, really poor customer service and I wouldn't recommend the brand to anyone.
and the mini cd (for drivers)is placed inside the cardboard, so most people probably throw them away. I had to contact cust svc, and when they told me where to find it, I laughed!!! And all the drivers are not named 'windows 7' or 'windows xp'..you have to guess which one to load, or load all of them. It might work for other devices...who knows??
I too have been a long-time Palm user and currently own a IIIc and VIIx. I have been looking for a 65k color screen and waited to see the 505 - I was really disappointed - I agree with most of the negative reviews here - the screen is miserable. I have opted to purchase a Visor Prism instead - plus the Springboard slot in the Visor is much more robust than the Palm card slot.
A lot of features for price. An excellent entry-level projector. Its WXGA resolution eliminates screendoor effect and so makes it a great projector for watching DVD, TV as well as games. Watching HDTV on it is a treat to eyes. It's not the ideal -but somewhat livable- projector for movies because of horrendous black levels and low shadow details. Specified lamp life of 3000 hours is bull. Expect to change lamp after every 750 hours or less. It gets too dim after that. It's not at all rare to have to send the projectors to Sony for repairs (which takes 4-6 weeks at a time). If you can live with these irritants, it's a great projector for cheap.
My drive died in just one year! Years of music, videos, and pictures gone! And its my failed seagate drive! Do not buy a seagate period!The thing lacks even a real button! its an inferior design that shows practical considerations were sacrificed for a cool look. but an orange light is not pretty and it has the clunkiest way to divide firewire and usb ports. you gave 2 separate "detachable" ports for usb and firewire to attach. hugely illogical but done to cut cost.Shame on you seagate!
Using the component input on your TV can make a huge difference in picture quality, but the differentce between the lower priced monster cables and the most expensive monster cables in not noticeable. Save yourself $50 and buy the cheap ones.
It's inexpensive and does the trick, but you might want to shop around and spend a little more if you're looking for something nice. Unfortunately, the motherboard I bought (MSI) had the SATA ports coming off of the side instead of straight up, and they ended up being oriented directly toward the hard drive bay. To remedy the situation, I had to cut a slot in the HD bay enclosure to allow clearance for the SATA cables, rendering one of the HD slots useless. I called Ultra's customer service to alert them of the issue, and it was a complete waste of my time. They really didn't care - not that it was their fault (I blame MSI for the issue), but I don't think I will purchase any of Ultra's products again.
I had an old Logitech Webcam which went bad after 4+ years of usage. Found this one on Amazon.com and also was at a good price. But after getting it and connecting it, I could see a marked difference in the picture quality and frame speed. Did not work properly in bright light conditions...had a very slow frame speed with not clear picture(yes I did adjust the lens at the front)!!! I would suggest to go with Logitech Webcams...dont waste your time and money..
The picture quality is excellent for its price class, and I liked the way fast-slow foward/reverse works. However, after 2 yrs mine died. It would not eject the DVD. I would hear a rattling noise from the motor when I powered on the player, but the tray wouldn't budge. I couldn't pull the tray out, it froze in position. I had to open the player to retreive the DVD.My next DVD player will be non-Panasonic. I used to be a huge fan of Panasonic, but not anymore. A DVD player should last at least 5 years.
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.
Although the cable is a bit too short for my intended use, it works, which is about all one can say for a cable release. It is worth ten dollars.I found this item on Amazon.com through an outside vendor for $9.99, put it in my shopping basket and hit "Buy now with one-click". Later when I looked to track my package, I found I was being being charged $26.95. When I called Amazon to complain, I was told that it was because I used one-click feature. That is quite an expensive convenience.I am fairly satisfied with the merchandise, but consider this a rip off, and my opinion of Amazon has dropped considerably.
The 8500 works great but it does not last. 20 min on then 20 min off to cool down. I have one with the problem, I know 3 others with the problem and there are many more on the web with the same problem. Escort can fix it for $85 but it is with same junk parts that caused the problem. DUH! What Escort should do is a recall the 8500 and fix it for free. I will never buy another Escort product.
The Canon S400, S410 and S500 have all had serious reliability problems. Read the reviews on this website and you will see that many customers have had a mysterious 'memory error' and/or the lens jamming (E18 error). These problems have shown up at about 18 months on all of these models. Since Canon hasn't fixed the problem in over 3 years since it first started showing up, I wouldn't want to bet that the new SD300 camera won't also turn into a paperweight after 18 months.Oh - I forgot to mention that Canon will 'fix' the cameras for $150. Nothing like turning a defective camera into a profit center.
I bought this program for my daughter to use for assistance in her Algebra 1 and 2 classes in highschool. Not only is the program expensive, but it is very limited in what it can do. It does not come with a users guide, either, leaving you to use the hit and miss method of figuring out how to use it. She was in advanced classes and it was virtually useless for her. Eventually, the program stopped working, as well. I consistently get error messages when trying to load it. This is a real waste of money. I don't recommend it. If I could give it 0 stars, I would.
Over the years I've used some brand name and "manufacturer compatible" ink cartridges for all the printers I've had (mostly HP and Canon). These are unequivocally the most inconsistent and shortest lived ones I have ever bought. The last one I tried putting in literally printed 3 pages and then sputtered to death. Even at twice the cost, the Canon brand name cartridges print more than 6 pages each, and reliably so!
This Griffin I trip transmitter produces a terrible sound quality through the car radio. I am verry dissapointed in this product.
I wrote a good review of this product after I received it. However, I now can not copy another disk. I get error messages, when I try. This has been tried on several computers. I bought another of the same model and it seems fine so far. Due to my keeping on trying, I passed the return date, and lost my money. HP support is not at all good to me in my dealings.
My wife was practically in tears at the prospect of this monstrosity sitting in our living room. It's even uglier than I had imagined. For some reason I thought, if it looks this hideous it must sound really great, and in a way I was relieved to discover that it sounds like a tin can attached to an iPod. An absolute abomination.
This player is great for DVDs, unfortunately I bought the player for its 5 disc cdr/mp3 playability. The player makes 2 second jumps on every song of every cdr I own. I took it in to get fixed. When I got it back, I plugged it in and still does the same thing.
Run and don't buy this scanner. I had to return mine under the warranty it was so poor in quality. We used it for pleasure while sitting at the airport in the shadow of the tower and it wouldn't even pick up the tower frequency on scan. Poor, poor signal even as the plane taxied in front of us the signal was so scratchy, garbled it was nearly impossible to understand, also this scanner is impossible to program, you need a PHD degree and after awhile whatever was programmed it, disappeared! No way, big mistake, run, don't buy. We are still awaiting some kind of decision on what solution Uniden is going to come up with for us. Time is moving on and we don't have any scanner, but we listen to the Radio Shack of our friends, it's real nice.
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.
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.
I bought this backpack when I wanted to have a new bag for my laptop. I got a good JanSport Backpack for my niece a few month ago and she liked that one, so I chose JanSport again. It's out of question that JanSport is generally a good brand.But this particular backpack is really poorly made. The texture is made by some cheap materials, and definitely looks not as good as the picture shown on the website. There are not many compartments in the bag with poor paddings, and the space is not as big as that was described at all. Nevertheless, the laptop sleeve is too wide for my 15' widescreen notebook. So I bought another backpack of Swissgear this weekend when I saw it on sale with only one third price of this JanSport. And the quality of my new bag is Much Much Much BETTER than this one.Don't buy this backpack!
I returned this item unused. Didn't like how the DVD player hung forwad from backseats. I have two small children, and they surely would have kicked it to its death. So I didn't even attempt it. Want something that folds back and does not have anything at the kids feet for a kicking bag.
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.
1. TV guide never worked for me. I entered my ZIP code and waited for more than 24 hours and the program list was never downloaded. I was able to browse through all channels manually, so I was receiveing the cable signal. But TV guide never worked.** LATEST EDIT - Begin**(After I decided to return this, I went and bought a Panasonic DVD recorder. Then I unplugged all cables including power, on my Toshiba Recorder and later remembered I forgot to archive some recording. Then I connected all cables again and VOILA, TV guide was working fine for me. Don't ask me how, but I guess removing all plugs and connecting them again, must have worked.)** LATEST EDIT - End**2. When I switched different input Lines using the 'Input Selection' button, switching between, Satellite, Cable etc, sometimes the audio was lost.** LATEST EDIT - Begin**The problem maybe, I guess, is with the optical fibre cable for audio.** LATEST EDIT - End**3. I was unable to watch something else on TV when a recording was on** LATEST EDIT - Begin**This issue still reamined after unplugging and plugging back again.** LATEST EDIT - End**4. I bought a Memorex DVD-R 8x 4.7GB 120 min DVD disk. The recorder did not recognize this DVD-R.** LATEST EDIT - Begin**I tried a different DVD-R. A Panasonic with 4x. It worked this time.** LATEST EDIT - End**** LATEST EDIT - Begin**I would rate this product 3 star.** LATEST EDIT - End**Iam gonna return this DVD Recorder. Probably get a Sony or Panasonic recorder.
Have had this unit for about 3 months now and have to reset it maybe once a week which is a pain and you lose your data at times when you do that. It locks up or a feature stops working like the voice commands and then you have to reset. The bluetooth is not worth the extra money since the speaker is too low at top volume. I can't see any benefit to the picture or MP3 options either, so I'd go basic if you get a Magellan RoadMate unit. This does work well and has great features when it is working.
Well, I've never bought an Ipod, having held off for years. With the lower price on the classics, I jumped in.Boy am I sorry. I've had it a week, and can't do a thing with it. The itunes software is buggy and deleted all my songs (after getting them on their easily on an older version, which it made me update). Now,itunes tells me it can't write to my device and continually tells me to reset it (which does nothing). Look on apples support site and you see hundreds of people screeming in the forums about this problem, with no response from Apple anywhere... not even acceptance a problem exists and a 'we are working on it'.These things are supposed to be easy to use... that is the main advantage of Ipod on itunes, right??? Well, I'm about ready to return this one. Buggy software and non responsive support is not the way to 'lead the industry'.
FUD - Fear, uncertainty, doubt.According to Wikipedia, "the term originated to describe disinformation tactics in the computer hardware industry and has since been used more broadly. FUD is a manifestation of the appeal to fear."Still Wikipedia, quoting Eric S. Raymond: "The idea, of course, was to persuade buyers to go with safe [...] gear rather than with competitors' equipment. This implicit coercion was traditionally accomplished by promising that Good Things would happen to people who stuck with [...], but Dark Shadows loomed over the future of competitors' equipment [...]".HDMI is all-digital for both sound and picture. As such, it either works or it doesn't and, when it doesn't work, you will know immediately. There's really nothing in-between. If a claim is made that the Monster is 'more reliable' or that it 'lasts longer', I can't see how such claim can be backed - does the hundred-dollar cable last 20 times longer than than the five-dollar cable? And, if it does, do we REALLY care that a cable supporting a standard that may be obsolete in 5 years COULD last for 100 years?By the way, I do not challenge the claim of high quality for this cable. It appears to be well built. However, it is quality not needed and, in my view, not worth paying for. The way most of us use cables is: we plug them at the back of our electronic boxes and, if they work on 'day one' they are likely to work in the exact same fashion on day 1000 because they are not going to be subjected to any physical or thermal stress and the materials used to build them are not easily degradable. While 'quality' was important for analog cables where good quality made all the difference in the world, the digital wires either transmit the digits or they don't. If they do, they all work the same, the $1 HDMI cable gives you the exact same 'performance' the $100, gold-plated cable does.The claims that seem to suggest that these expensive wires allow more Gigabytes of data to pass through and the implied suggestion that you would get a less bright image or a less crisp sound if you used a two-dollar cable are NOT true. The HDMI is a published standard and there is a minimum data throughput that must be supported. If it is, then the device is HDMI compliant and you will get everything that HDMI promises to deliver. If some cable exceeds the specified throughput, it's nice but it's irrelevant because no electronic component that's HDMI compliant would attempt to push more bytes through the wire than the standard specifies. If they did, they'd violate the specs and would not sell very well. If your electronic component had an HDMI port that called for an HDMI cable that exceeded the HDMI published standards, then it would no longer be called an HDMI port but a proprietary, non-standard solution.The following are the HDMI 1.3 specs and ALL certified HDMI 1.3 cables (including the five-dollar wires and the Monster) are going to support them. Whatever 'extra' the M Series offers is useless because no HDMI-connected hardware component is going to ask for more.Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 25601600p75Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 25601600p60Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 19201200p60sRGBYCbCr8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capabilityBlu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolutionConsumer Electronic Control (CEC)DVD-Audio supportSuper Audio CD (DSD) supportDeep ColorxvYCCAuto lip-syncDolby TrueHD bitstream capableDTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capableUpdated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)My suggestion: search Amazon for "hdmi cable 1.3" and make an informed price/quality decision before you buy._____________________________________NOTE 1: I noticed a typical FUD statement that has been posted on this page in the form of a video. The presenter suggests that all signals, including 'digital' get degraded when passing through a wire because of the 'laws of physics'. The key word in his presentation is that 'IF YOU HAVE A REALLY LONG CABLE' then you may get into trouble. This is true. You can't have a 100 ft. HDMI cable or a one mile-long cable. Eventually, unless your signal, digital or analog, is boosted in some way, it's going to die and you won't be able to decode it at the other end.However, this is NOT the point. This HDMI cable is NOT 'really long'. In fact, it is REALLY SHORT and, no matter how much FUD is inserted into the discussion, on 6 ft. or 8 ft. cables, you are NOT going to get a 'better' picture just because you pay 100 times more for a wire.Unless the vendor comes up with some unbiased tests showing that, on 6 ft. or on 8 ft. cables the less expensive brands loses 'bits' to the degree that the receiving device can't correct for the loss while the expensive brand does not, this is nothing but FUD.NOTE 2: All of the above applies to the 2-meter cable. When ordering the 4-meter and especially the 6-meter lengths, I would make sure that the cable is certified as "HDMI Category 2" or "High-Speed" FOR THAT SPECIFIC LENGTH.
I have had the #882 little more than a year and 1 leg adjusting tab has broken off and 1 of the other 2 is cracked.
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 father got one of these for Christmas this year. I tried it on one of my Dreamcast games and the game is now ruined. It will not even load in my Dreamcast. It also left permanent marks on the disc. I followed the instructions exactly as they were written. I would recommend trying this product only as a last resort (if your game is already ruined).
I bought this product after reading a good review in the local newspaper plus Creative Labs is a reputable company. My intention was to convert my home VHS videos into VCD. It was a costly mistake. The driver is not really supported by Windows OS. It will only work with the bundled software (Ulead) which has been customized for this product and nothing else. Recording quality is poor. When I did long recordings, the video and voice was out of sync! Terrible product. Stay away!
I am returning my unit as defective.Setup is outdated, and outdated units (version 1) are still being sold as new. FlashROM (v1.35) updates will not solve static IP instabilities, and failure to identify printers, regardless of the printer manufacturer - (Epson, HP, Samsung, etc) all failed at one point or another. Manual and on-line help are not that much help and the support online is not properly populated.
I bought Imation DVD and burned video 2 years ago. Now, they are giving media error on both Computerand DVD-Player. I would stay away from Imation blank media. Now, I have found best as Taiyo Yuden products.
I purchased this camcorder 2 weeks ago and returned it 2 days ago. I will never buy another jvc product. To start with the camcorder did not evan come with the cables to connect to my pc. Second and the reason for returning the camera was the jvc support, or lack their of it. I needed a firewire cable to connect it to my PC so I figured I would call jvc to find out specifically which one. I called because of vague instructions in the owners manual and it didn't get any better trying to talk to one of their supposed support specialists. The persons I talked to did not know any more than what was in the manaual. I believe one them didn't evan know what a camcorder is. So coming to the decision that this wasn't worth the headache I returned the camera and will never buy another jvc product.
My camera only takes a picture when it is hooked up to the computer to charge. Having trouble turning it on after it is charged.
This unit looked like it has everything I needed, including a TV with a PAL/NTSC that can be used overseas. I ordered the first unit; it froze and refused to eject the CD after 30 min. I returned it and the second unit did not have PAL system and the audio quit halfway through the first movie; returned the second unit for a refund. Bad product!!
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.
More than half of the discs failed to burn when the dual layer was engaged. They work great if the setting is on single layer...so what's the use of buying these Ritek manufactured discs? Don't let the cheap cost of a large spindle fool you...because you'll better buying the single layer discs. In contrast, I've never had rejections from the more expensive Verbatim brand.
After two months the VCR stopped recording video. I brought it in for service and it has been three weeks and Zenith has not repaired yet.
Not all 3 of the connections worked. When it was plugged in the picture was red and black. I tried it on a couple of different components and had the same problem each time. It didn't cost much, but I expected it to work.
It was advertised as being a decent little print server for the money... but I can't for the life of me get it working with a standard laserjet printer. Software is riddled with errors (lots of error codes) and when you can get it to find the print server, it can't ever find any attached printers. Let me add that the instructions mandate that the printer AND the print server need to be HARD WIRED via LAN to the router during install... a point not advertised. Kind of hard when you have a large, heavy printer on one end of the house and a router on the opposite side of the house. Product itself is crap... with more than ten years of networking experience, I can't figure it out... but the company was great in standing by me and issuing a refund on the order. For that, I'll definitely order from them again.... just not THIS product.
I'm a tenor who use pc to record my vocal. This mic is just so-so, slightly better than a chat-mic. My major complaint about it is that it apparently does not have a 'pop' filter that reduces explosive noise due to proximity and breathing. If you're serious about getting your vocal performance recorded nicely, this mic is not for you.
I bought the motherboard because I was one of the same make and model that yielded a failure that would not start, I just lit LED 5V. When replacing the new motherboard still gives me the same fault and I have replaced PSU and tested the memory, video card, HD and CPU. This is quite disconcerting.
Maybe I just hit the unlucky lottery. But I have had the worst experience buying this TV.I bought it on August 15th. It is now August 29th and I have never seen it and likely never will. Eagle picked it up and then just sat on it for 10 days. I took the day off to be here on the delivery date. They didn't show.Eagle may have screwed it up but Amazon was NO help. I called and emailed and called and emailed. Silence. I got one "we'll get back to you." They never did. I never got one respnse to any of my emails to Amazon.. Not one.I finally found Eagle's phone number on some internet forum and called them myself. Finally they tell me it will be delivered. The next day I get a call from them saying the TV was stolen (cough cough..lost). Sorry, call AmazonNightmare.Now I'll have to deal with trying to fight to get my money back ...which could take weeks...maybe longer...who knows. So I'll have been out $1200 with no TV for well over a month...if I'm lucky.The moral of the story is..you roll the dice with Amazon. You may save a couple hundred dollars on a big purchase but you sacrifice the ability to return and get refunds easily. If something goes wrong you are screwed.You feeling lucky?FOLLOW UP: Just wanted to post a quick update. Amazon did refund my money without a hassle and I bought the same one elsewhere. The tv itself is excellent. Very very happy. You will need some external speakers but there isn't a comparable tv out there at this price point. Picture is as good as it gets and that includes the 1080p sets. Highly recommended...
I first got this unit 6 weeks ago. I must admit I was thrilled with it initially. I was able to burn the first 5 DVD's without problems. However, in the process of burning the next 10, I ruined 4 blank DVD's in the process. When it came time to finalize (and you MUST finalize in order to play it on other machines), the unit gave a &quot;DISK ERROR&quot; message. I called tech support had a nightmare exerience. I almost believed that they hired people with no knowledge of the product. They couldn't even understand my description of the problem and after a lot of transferring between different assistants the best they could tell me was to take it in for repairs. Now maybe, I may have just been unlucky to get a bad unit, but I would expect a smoother experience with the so called TECH SUPPORT people. Very disappointing. Since it was just around $400, I realized it's not worth taking time off from work to take it in. Well, I discovered that while it was completely nonfunctional in DVD +R mode, I could still burn in DVD +RW mode and had been doing so for the past few weeks with no problem. But now, it's starting to experience other problems which again I have had the worst time trying to get tech support to resolve.My conclusion is that when it was initially working, it was great! The disks that I initially burned while it was working are still functional on my other DVD players. I understand that with any product, sometimes, one has the bad fortune of getting a bad unit. The problem with this company is that it's such a headache getting repair resolution. I guess looking on the bright side, it's cheap enough that it's no big loss to just get another one. I've become so hooked on the concept of burning DVD's that I'm looking to buy another unit right away. However, I'm researching to see which brands might have better reliability.
For the amount of money these ink tanks cost you SHOULD be able to get a lot more use, but that is how Canon (and all printer manufacturers) make their money - on the ink and not the printer. Think how many times you replace the ink tanks over the life of a printer and you will understand.Oh yes, you get nice crisp color perfect pictures when using the Canon Brand, but at what cost? I did some graphic design with these ink tanks and boy did that suck up the ink tanks at warp speed!The only problem is that any other knock-off ink cartridge WILL eventually ruin your print head and cost you a lot of money to fix. It has happened to me twice with other compatible ink tanks and then you will find out that Canon WILL NOT cover it under the warranty. Canon wants you to use Canon ink tanks and nothing else, otherwise your warranty is void.Bottom line: You don't get much use from these ink tanks (especially with BCI-6) but you have no other option if you don't want to pay for a new print cartridge.
I have purchased 4 of these cameras to use with children in schools. They are lousy -- the photo quality is poor and often the entire pack of film is pulled out of the camera when you are trying to just tear off the photo taken -- Very disappointing to the students I work with as well as very costly. Nice idea with the photos being stickers other than that not a wise purchase
If you look there is a small circut to the left of the male pin in the pic this prevents plugging the device into an ipod 5 making it useless for ipod 5 users.
I purchased this tv/vcr combo in February and in June the VCR, during fast forward and rewind would stop, shut off the TV, and eject the tape. Took it in for repair and a microprocessor/voltage problem is too expensive to fix. So now I just have a TV with a VCR that can only PLAY. I would not recommend this set.
When I first used these ear buds I thought they were better than any other. Unfortunately this didn't last long. Less than a month after purchasing the left ear ceased to work. I hadn't abused them or done anything to harm them, so my conclusion is that they simply burned out.My suggestion to purchasers is this: consider buying a less flimsy pair of ear buds. If you plan on using them more than once a week, I strongly recommend you don't choose to purchase these particular buds.However, this style of ear bud is my favorite. They are good at blocking out external noises and they are extremely comfortable. I recommend a pair of buds similar to these, but please think it over before you waste good money on something that will only last a few short weeks.
I just got this and opened it, this is NOT 8 gauge wire, thick insulation makes it look 8 gauge but look at the wire if you order this, it is way to cheep (THIN) to trust using in your car or truck, can you say FIRE, your just asking for trouble with this. I bet it was made in China, An American company would get sued over this. I am returning it as I write this.
I bought this battery as a backup for my Canon EOS 50 D. Do not buy this battery! It barely fits into the space designed for the battery and taking it our again becomes a major operation as the built in spring mechanism is not strong enough to push the battery up again. I doubt that is is an original Canon battery. Unfortunately I discovered this only after the return deadline had expired.
Well First of all, if you buy a slim drive most likelly its because you plan to carry it around but the case of this drive is just too weak. if you hold it by the top to close the drive, the plastic is so weak it bends down preventing the drive from closing. The drive inside it was a Sony drive, but for some reason, it WONT read CDRW disks unless you use the external AC adapter (tried with several systems and all possible solutions found in forums including firmware updates). Now some good things: basically no problem to get it recognized by XP, Very quiet operation (considering other laptop drives i've heard). Conclusion: Not recomended unless you are a very very careful person and dont want to use it to write or read cds (DVDs work great)
I thought the actual print quality was very good, but that's not why I bought this unit. I need to be able to scan directly to my word processing program and this machine cannot do that. Despite what it says on the box about OCR capabilities, and ability to work with Mac OS X, it NO LONGER includes the OCR software with the machine. There is a READIRIS software registration form included in the packaging, but according to the HP Tech line they don't offer it any longer. The software would cost an additional $129 online, or $129 plus tax/shipping etc. I returned the machine.
Sony really needs to work on their quality. The sound is very good for the price but the material coating the wires falls apart very quickly. I purchased two pairs figuring that the first was just a freak incident. Sure enough, within a few months the same problem emerged with the wires on the second unit. I called Sony and explained the problem and they basically told me shove off, though they are clearly aware of the problem. I can't imagine why they are surprised by their decline in fortunes as a company.
I bought this HP Scanjet N6010 Scanner few weeks ago and today returned it. I just ordered an Epson S50 from Amazon.HP Scajet N6010 was my nightmere and wastes my money. It almost never works, bad softwares, slow, jamm almostall the time, fail to scan, not efficient at all, takes several pages instead of one by one.Victim like me should report to appropriate entity about this bad product. I wonder what the HPsenior management are doing?If you would like to purchase this product good luck!
Terrible service; canceled order over 3 weeks after ordering it! What was the hold up? That they didnt have it! It took 3 weeks for them to figure this out?!
I needed a second cable for my Palm. This one lasted only a very short time. I was told by my tech support that the retractable feature can make it less reliable. Whether that was what caused the failure, I don't know. I do know it was very disappointing and too much trouble to send it back.
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.
The quality is standard for a laser printer.This is pretty loud, from the first floor I can hear it printing on the third floor.Windows 7 and Windows 8 are HARD to support.While installed with a static IP as a network printer, Windows 7 and 8 and OSX regularly require re-installation of the printer and drivers.Windows update does not support this model.The GUI looks like it was designed in 1998.Firmware updates are impractically complex.The drivers are such a hassle that I had to pull the printer from the office.It is so old now - released before 2011 - that you should be able to find a current model that supports Windows 7 and 8 and Mac.
Like many in here who have posted already, the Philips DVDR985 worked fine at first, sort of. I've wasted many $$ on dvd media that did not work in the unit, only to find out later it wasn't the media that was bad, it was the unit.I've called and emailed customer no-service. Don't waste your time.I wrote a letter to the CEO- haven't heard back, probably won't.I now own a very expensive and useless piece of equipment.When it did work- for the first few months, it worked well.Join the campaign. Demand that Philips recall this &quot;lemon!&quot;
I've had this surge protector in use for my home theater system for several years. A recent electrical storm and lightning strike came through this "surge protector" and fried 3 pieces of equipment. I submitted a claim to Belkin and received a letter stating that there was nothing wrong with their surge protector and denied all claims.If you think Belkin will stand behind its "Warranty" and actually fix or replace your equipment, I've got a bridge to sell you in NYC. BTW, another company's surge protector (Trip Lite) was hooked to my fax machine which got fried during the same strike and they (Trip Lite) reimbursed me IN FULL for the cost of my Canon printer-fax. Buy from Trip Lite
This camera is o.k. for quick snapshots, or a 5 second video for &quot;happy birthday&quot;, but that's it. It is not compatible with Windows XP, even if you &quot;download&quot; the extra software from Logitech. I will cut the cord off mine and use it for driving practice at the golf course.
Most expensive paper wt in the world.Bought on line. Worked well first 2 months. Made about 30 DVD's and discarded about 30 ruined ones. Then the problems began.*Wouldn't shut down* Wouldn't start up*Disc error*Stop recording in middle of program*Firmware upgrades didn't workIf Philips is the standard of Euro technology, they are in for an apocalpyse-terrible quality control.Just ordered a brand new Toshiba-of Japanese origins.Put me down as a dissatisfied Philips owner.
This product is not typical of Sony quality. I can't believe that Sony can sell this product with a straight face. The problem is when you drop this walkman while running or excercising the batteries fly out and you lose all your preset stations. The clasp that holds the batteries in the radio is flimsy and not designed to sustain an average drop. The old Sony design use to have a heavy duty screw that locked the batteries in the walkman and you can drop it all day long without your batteries flying all over the place and losing your preset stations.Why did Sony re-design something that was already great ? There are many better Sports Walkmans out there. Don't buy this one.
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.
I have had this unit for 4 months now. It works erratically. Lately it has been getting into a hang state where you can do anything with it, can't power it off or on, can't change channels,not from the remote, not from the buttons on the unit itself. Sometimes it gets OK after I physically unplug the unit. Other times even this doesn't help. This is a product that should have never seen the light of day.
The title says it all. This product, without a screen is simply not worth it. For the same price you can get a Creative Muvo with a SCREEN, FM radio, and voice recording. I got this as a present and exchanged for a Muvo.Save your money and doesn't listen to Apple's advertising.
The mouse failed within a month or so. One of the reasons I bought this one is to have one less dongle. The dongle, by the way, is huge and blocks access to an adjacent USB port. I use the keypad less than I did my old wired one because it "goes to sleep" after a few minutes and requires two specific keystrokes to wake it up before you can enter data. If I had right side USB, I'd go back to wired.
If you are reading this review there is only one reason $$$. The price on this player is really hard to pass up. I love a good deal and thought that this would be one with feature set, capacity, bonus headphones, and the price. Unfortunately, I decided to ignore the low Amazon ratings for once.Unlike many other here, I can't complain about this player as mine was dead on arrival. Tech support was a total joke. I charged the player for five hours as instructed but unit would not power on and display had nothing. Tech support recommended allowing it to charge for a while longer as it was new???? I was considering exchanging or sending in to get fixed but lost all confidence and decided to return for refund. Overall construction and feel seemed shoddy as well although the headphones were pretty decent.
I needed an fm transmitter to also charge my ipod touch 1st generation while it is playing, which this one does not.
I can't believe the praises for this. It works no better than an old, inexpensive one I had lying around. Not one channel is close to HD quality. What a waste of money.
I have 3 computers in my home and have bought various drives from both Western Digital and Maxtor. I happen to have ended up with 9 of this drive or rather I have 2 of this one and 7 of this edition with the Fluid Dymanic Motor. In 2 years of service 3 of these drives have failed. I have had no other drive failures out of the 15 total drives that I have installed. I would find it hard to ever buy a Maxtor drive again. I bought a 120 GB drive from them and it failed within 2 weeks. I did receive an RMA and returned it but it has taken over 2 weeks to get the replacement. Maxtor has good people on their telephone help desk but their web site leaves a lot to be desired. I was told by their web site that one of the failed drives of mine did not exist, when it actually was trying to take my data that I had on it down with it. Make good back-ups and be prepared. With the shortening of the warranty on Maxtor drives to 1 year, I would have to say that there are much better choices on the market than this drive. Try the Western Digital Special Edition drives as a much better choice.
I have not tried this camera but I have a Wireless Panasonic Internet Cam. It is great. It's a little expensive but well worth it. You can monitor your home from anywhere you get internet access. You can have one or more cam views with additional cameras. I am getting ready to purchase a couple more.Cons: No sound.
I don't know why, but no matter what setting it's on, when you listen to your memos (say an entire class lecture), chunks of what you recorded are missing. Sometimes the chunks are a couple words in a sentence, and sometimes they're a few sentences. I recorded my friend and I talking to test it and while listening to the track I'd be like "Hey, it skipped that entire part about when you got that letter in the mail!" and it was unacceptable. What if I'd been recording something very important? I figured when I put the track on my computer and listened to it that it'd be fine, but those chunks were still missing. Also, the chunks that are missing still count towards the total size and length of the track. I recorded something for 23 minutes (class lecture) and at least four minutes of audio is missing. Around the 19 minute mark, the track just concludes. It's really, really, really frustrating and now I see why it was marked down sixty percent. Oh, other than that, the sound quality is stupendous. So, if you like things that look neat, and actually are kinda neat, but are effectively *worthless*, this product is for you.
I had the same thing happen to me. After the unit was programmed for channels in my area, it froze up and the TV did not respond to the remote or the actual controls on the TV. Followed the recommended steps of unplugging for ten minutes however this did not help. There is no reset button on the TV. The manual is very poorly written. I did not purchase the unit through amazon this time but I felt it was important to write a review because as you can see this is identical to the review before me. I hope Toshiba can fix this problem. I will hold off buying another until more research is done.
(...) It looks like a piece, plays like a piece and cant even work. Sure your saying to yourself "but its such a good deal!" WRONG Why do you think it is so cheap? The cheaper the DVD player the more worst its going to be. So do yourself a favor and spend (more) and get one that will last so you wont regret buying this. The choice is up to you!
I, like untold numbers of others, have been saddled with a DVD recorder that doesn't work. I began having "disc error" problems within a few months of purchasing my DVDR985A. Customer service blew me off with telling me that it was due to bad (scratched/dirty) discs. The problem was intermittent until, of course, the warranty period expired, and then became permanent. Repair people then told me I may have a bad recording laser, but it would cost nearly $400 to replace, and no guarantee that it would cure the problem....I bought a SONY. I know learn that Philips is FULLY AWARE of the "disc error" problem, but a call to the customer service department today resulted in being told that "Philips knows nothing about this problem". Go to google, type in Philips dvdr985 disc error, and read the NUMEROUS reports of their knowledge...seems to be something about a glass laser that they replaced with a plastic laser. DON'T BUY>
It is a cable for transferring digital signal... in the digital world, the smallest bit of information is either 0 or 1. In terms of electricity, it is like, either 0 volt or 5 volt. So unless the cable is so lousy that the device cannot tell 0 volt from 5 volt, in which case a gold or platinum plated digital cable is not going to do any good. It either works or doesn't work. There is no &quot;in between&quot;.This is similar to DTV or HDTV -- either you get the picture or you don't. If you do, it is going to be prestine. If you don't, then there is no picture at all. Note that in this case, the analog (non-digital) portion of equipment still makes a difference, such as the antenna or the speaker cable that is non-digital.So an extremely expensive DVI cable shouldn't make any difference than an inexpensive one.
I needed a transmitter that also charged my iPod so I bought this unit. The display is difficult to read on sunny days. I live in a very populous area where every other station is in use. Unused stations have alot of static and has sound bleeding through from the station before it. Transmitter is too weak to broadcast through without static. You cannot preset buttons so it is impossible to change stations while driving. Still, I can set it to 87.9, which is pretty clear in my immediate area.
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.
I live in a fringe valley area and it helped a bit. I won't know until the next disaster if it really is going to work.
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?
I've had this unit several months. It works fine when it's filled with ink BUT it uses ink so quickly that one tank or another is always low or out.When one tank runs out, the machine won't function at all! If a color tank is out of ink, it won't print in black & white. Nothing works until the tank is replaced.And the tanks look half full when the sensor registers them as "empty." No doubt a mfr. setting to sell more ink and I don't see a way to override it.Despite the low initial price of this unit, it is extremely expensive to operate. I'm sure Canon sells it at cost knowing they'll make $$$ later on the ink. After replacing the tanks a few times with costly Canon ink cartridges, I realized I should have bought a unit with a higher initial cost but easier on ink usage -- and one that would work when a tank is supposedly empty. I feel ripped off by Canon and will never buy from them again.
Hi,As reviewer swell "Tom" mentioned, the wireless just does not work reliably. It would work for a few pages and then stop. I spent hours re-installing software, downloading new drivers from Lexmark, and it did not help. I tried setting it up with two different laptop computers from two different manufacturers and it had the same problems with both of them, so I don't think it's me. I have installed other things on the network, and have had no problems with them.Even when it worked, it was very slow. When you go to scan, it says, "Downloading applications from computer" and this takes about a minute. You have to repeat this every time you scan a piece of paper. The scanning takes about 3 seconds, "Downloading applications from computer" takes a minute, and there is no feature that just lets you continuously scan pages into the computer you selected from your wireless network. So to scan 10 pages takes 10 minutes.Since I paid extra for the wireless feature, I'm returning it. It looks like it would have been a nice unit except for the wireless not working, and the bad software.-Ken
My 1610 psc has had lots of problems with paper jams. It is nearly impossible to get the paper in the tray just right - either it jams or tells me it's out of paper or picks up 3 or 4 papers at a time and prints a line or so on each of them! Spend a little more money and get the HP 2100 or 2700 series. These work very well with no problems at all!
I received this as a gift over one year ago. I did not put it to use at that time because the screen is hard to read... and my Palm XIIIE was working perfectly. Recently, I bought a new computer which did not have a LPT ports so I decided to use the Zire which synchronizes via USB. The big problem is that it is uncompatible with my cell phone. If my cell phone rings all data in the handheld is lost. According to Palm Support they should not be close to each other, not easy being a female who carries both products in the same bag. I never had a problem like that with my previous Palm.Do not buy this product if you planning to have a cell phone nearby.
I opened the box, tried it out and put it back in the box to send back after a day. Made static more evident and did not improve my situation. May work well elsewhere, but not for me. Cost me shipping to learn that it did not work. Finally bought a WiFi Radio.Terk Technology AM-1000 Advantage Passive AM Indoor Antenna
I dropped it once and the connector broke...its ok but not great ...and the mouth piece does not fully turn around so you can change the side you want to put it on. rest is OK
So far I've taken some wonderful snapshots using the automatic settings. Using the &quot;functions&quot; and &quot;menus&quot; has been a challenge-- there are too many buttons: set, menu, function, display for a gadget that is, for the most part menu driving.
I did quite a bit of research before buying this camera, and I am still disappointed. The lag time is too long for the price paid. Also, after owning the camera only about 3 months, I begin getting lens errors. They persistantly increased and then I began having picture quality problems. The camera is basically worthless now, and it is not even a year old.
I purchased this router for the parental control service that Linksys advertises on their website - one of the requirements to use this service is to purchase a WRT54GS - After purchasing this router I tried to subscribe to the service and received an error message so I contracted Linksys support. After checking I was told that my router was a "version 4" router and it was not supported, only the earlier versions were supported. I asked Linksys support what router I needed to purchase to use the parental support and they told me I would have to find an earlier model of the WRT54GS which is no longer available - If you want parental control options - DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER!
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.
Bought and returned this after about a week. While the sound on this is decent, there's a number of serious issues:(1) There's no headphone, line-in or line-out plugs, meaning you can't hook this into your home stereo at all.(2) It's a battery hog -- 9 D cells and 4 AA's for the boombox, and another 2 AAs for the remote. And the box only runs about 4 hours or so on batteries.(3) It only recognizes version 1 ID tags, when most computers use v2.3(4) The interface to display tags is cumbersome; you have to push a button 4 to 5 times in a row to see the tags, instead of them automatically displaying (when they do exist).(5) Don't even think about plugging this into the wall -- the electronics under the CD player get very hot, very quickly, which starts the player skipping and stuttering (when it's playing from CD-R discs). What's the point of a 10-hour music disc if you can't actually let it run for 10 hours straight?Overall, this is a disappointment -- I'd expect this kind of performance from a generic brand, but not from Memorex.
I was drawn in by the slim design, the 120W rating, and the convenience. I bought two of them, one for my old Sony VAIO and one for my new Asus M6Ne. They worked for about 8 months. Like some others here, I broke 2 tips in that time, just by lightly bumping into the plug while it was plugged into the laptop. The build quality of the tips is ridiculously bad. Also their connections are so loose, they were always disconnecting from the adapter cable unexpectedly.A couple weeks ago, one of the adapters burned out while I was away on a trip. I had two hours of life on the battery and then I was stuck. A couple days later the other adapter died while running my other laptop. As others have said, Targus customer support is totally miserable. I tried to get RMA#s for both of the units, but after rounds of pointless emails back and forth ("what's the nature of the problem? what kind of laptop? blah blah blah") I'm just tossing them in the trash.I found the Fellowes model 98448. It's only rated for 70W, which is just about enough (my laptops each need about 65W) and so again I bought two of them. The build quality is much better, the tips are rock solid on the cables and won't pop out accidentally.I've only been using them for a few days, but so far so good.
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.
good value for price, but hard to manually focus. You would be better off getting a self focusing model for a little more.
The item pictured and described as SONY was NOT what was sent to me. I received a generic battery, NOT the brand name, SONY, as described.
I received this radio a week ago. The first day I used it the watch alert went off perfectly. A few hours later I found out there was a warning as we were hit by a severe thunderstorm. The radio did not warn us. It was only after I turned it on manually that I could barely understand the message through the static.Last night I moved it to our bedroom where it had a very clear signal. Apparently, as I moved the antenna after shutting it off, we lost reception. We were hit by another severe storm during the night.This morning my husband, who is an electrical engineer, took it apart and found that a screw that was supposed to be holding the antenna wire in place had broken the plastic screw hole. This is nothing we did. It was not dropped or handled roughly. He repaired the broken part and the voice messages are very loud and strong. We will see if that makes a difference.We live in the woods and cannot see storms until they are right upon us. We replaced a very old weather radio that would alert for all counties and does not have SAME technology. We have more storms coming tonight. I'll give it one more try before it goes in the trash. I'll put up with the old technology that works and has kept us safe for years.
This is the first time I have ever written a review on an item I purchased. Some purchases were good, some were not so good. None appeared to be an inferior product I believe to be a fake.The first thing I noticed was the cartridges were not packaged in the original Canon boxes in which they are sold. The picture on the website does not correspond to the loose cartridges I received. They also had different plastic wrappings than the other Canon cartridges I had on hand. I replaced two cartridges at the same time. One, was from my stock on hand and one was the set I purchased from Amazon. The Amazon cartridge leaked ink all over, when the cap was removed. This had never happened with the cartridges I buy at Office Depot. Within a couple days of use, my printer stopped working. I tried cleaning the print head repeatedly but to no avail. When I took all the cartridges out, the only slot that was filled with liquid was the Amazon replacement cartridge. The cartridges sit in front of me now and I have to figure out if there is a way to fix the printhead or whether it has to be replaced. I hate to just replace the machine because I still have a lot of unused cartridges that are not used in the new models.Again, I question whether these are really authentic new Canon cartridges. If I can figure out how to get the printer working again it seems risky to ever use the other five cartridges. I haven't contacted Amazon, so I have no idea whether they can be returned. In any event, I think it is extremely risky to purchase these cartridges from Amazon. It goes to show you that sometimes trying to save a few bucks costs you in the long run in extra expense, time, and aggravation.
I'm glad to see that others are having the same INSANE problems trying this router to connect through the Alcatel modems on DSL connections. This router has taken years off my life.
You only have three choices of stations to use for transmission, two of which were already occupied. The third station should have worked but we were only able to get sound by turing the volume all the way up and even then it was quiet and poor quality. The only good thing was that Amazon was good about the return.
This unit worked great for the first year or so...though it didn't get much use.Then it started locking up...just after the warranty expired of course. It has happen 3 times and now I have a very expensive paper weight!The first time it locked up was becuase of an incomplete download of the MapSend software. I had been throught the process before, but for some reason while loading an update the unit locked up.So after trying numerous times to get help from Magellan via telephone and email and finally getting a response that was no help at all, I had to sent the unit back to them for repair. It cost me $15 each way for shipping and Magellan charged me $95 to fix it.Once it finally got sent back (about a month later) the unit worked for a few more weeks and then one day when I turned it on it went into eternal restart mode over and over again and finally locked up on the start screen. The only way to turn it off was to remove the battery pack. So, once again I had to pay for the shipping each way and the repair charge of $95 and wait.Then, once again the unit failed the same way it did previously. So, now I have a $500 paper weight because of the initial $250 purchase price and cost of sending and repairing the unit twice.Bottom line is: DON'T BUY IT!
This product just wasn't very well-designed from the get-go. It's hardly big enough to fit my slimline Hi-MD player into, and it's also supposed to have enough room left over to fit an additional minidisc inside. Good luck with that. There's not really anywhere on it to clip on the remote stick except a little plastic loop that doesn't really do the job. The velcro armband isn't particularly effective unless you tighten it SO much as to literally cut off the circulation in your arm, otherwise it just slides down your arm until it gets to your wrist. I tried to use it for about two weeks and decided it was just easier to put my discman in my front pants pocket. I'm sorry I wasted the money on this thing. Oh, and could they have picked an uglier color for it? I don't think so.
Very poor sound quality. Earphones are a joke.Cannot handle deep bass. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.Feel like I have been ripped off...Please, do not fall in the same trap.
This unit will cause you fits. It does not work on most of the codes given and will end up in a box in your garage. If you have a system with many different manufactures, get a Harmony - not this. It is glossy cheap plastic. Is this really the best Sony can do these days?
First of all, this was very overpackaged. I got a 12 inch x 9 x 4 box for a 4 inch tall product that wasn't even breakable.My main complaint is that, unlike the misleading picture above, the protectors dont cover the whole screen. I have about a half a centimeter gap at the top of my m130, and a small gap around the other edges. I suppose they could improve your handwriting, but all they do is make your stylus move slower. There are little bubbles all over the screen, and the credit card-like thing they give you to smooth them out doesn't even fit your palm correctly, and doesn't work well. In under a minute of writing, the screen was already very scratched up.Unless you are loosing sleep over your palm screen or having problems with people putting their fingers on it, I wouldn't recommend buying these (they are also very overpriced).
I have owned IBM pc's and laptops before and they have all been cheeply made and didn't perform. Neither does this.
I was so excited when I bought this unit. I have a had it over a year now. It has been sitting on my receiver turned off for the past 9 months, only to be turned on hoping the next update will &quot;fix and improve&quot; the unit. Every so often updates come out with so-called &quot;fixes and improvements&quot; but the main issues are still not taken care of. The user interface is awful. An 8-Track had better navigation between songs and organizational tools are non-existent. Don't plan on sorting 100's of MP3's with this unit. The unit has no DD 5.1 support. It only has 2 channel output. The unit cannot be controlled from a PC. It can only be controlled from the basic on-screen (TV) interface. The unit also has problems completing a video. The web browser is slow and only usable for the most basic of sites. You must also leave a computer turned on AND logged on for the Media server to work.The software that runs on the PC is massive (100Mbytes) and a resource hog but still has hardly any features. This unit has potential but is not ready for prime time. Don't be fooled by the reviews or wow factor. I thought the unit was cool the first time I used it only to be disappointed afterwards. It is up to version 4.1 as of this review and still has away to go. Keep an eye on the PrismIQ but as of April 2004 I would keep looking...
I gave one star because I can't give a 0 star. Paper jam for every page (Honest to God). My big question is Why & How is Konica still in the printer business ?
I've own this sub for a year then sold it @ Craigs list. The sound is great for movies as you can feel as well as hear the rumbling bass but then... It lacks the tonal sound, and muddy when it comes to music.
After reading several reviews (and it being clear that Amazon shares these over several similar products that aren't the same), I double-checked the case specs against the drive specs. The first thing I noticed was that changing the color changed the dimensions, so be aware of that.The case I bought says "Fits hard drives up to: 6-Inch x 3.75-Inch x 1.25-Inch"The drive (LaCie Rugged) says "Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.5 x 1.1 inches" -- my ruler confirms these.No problem, right? And yet, the drive just _barely_ fits in the case, it's a bit of a fight to zip it, and there's no room for the cables. There's no way a 6" drive would fit at all, since the _outer_ length of the gray hard shell is 6".We can still use the case for something else, but not for this drive.Marked way down for saying it'll hold something it clearly won't.
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......
I purchased this product for my boyfriend for Christmas. After the initial set up, the TV did not work. We immediately called the Samsung support line. We were referred to a local TV repair shop. They were not able to come to his house for two weeks to pick it up. My boyfriend decided to expedite things and deliver it himself. After five calls we were told that the piece that needs to be repaired was on back order by Samsung. After calling Samsung customer service 3 times and being put on hold for more than 20 minutes or so each time, I have requested a replacement TV. I am being told that a (Saw?) form must be completed by the parts department and once that is done we will be called about getting a new TV. It is now January 18th and we still are without a TV. I am hoping for some better news soon. This process sucks!!!!
I bought the 900AP to use as a client and bridge, but found out after many hours that the client and bridging functions only workwith the DLink DWL-900AP and DWL-1000AP (See the FAQ on the DLink website). Unless you have one of those products already, this product only works as an limited access point. If you want an access point, the SMC 7004AWBR is much better. It alos has a router, webserver for configuration, switch, mac address filtering, better range, etc.
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.
This player lasted 6 months and locked up. I tried firmware upgrades, removing the drive and manually opening the disc tray, and the suggestions offered on the Cyberhome website. Nothing worked. Don't waste your money on this cheap player.
I was just looking for the cheapest camera I could find. I FOUND IT!! I'm not very computer literate, so I was trying to get an idea on how digital cameras work. I LOVE the concept (no film, etc.) but I probably took over 200 pictures and had only 4 or 5 that were decent. The quality is very poor and the software isn't a whole lot better. Save your pennies until you can afford the real deal.
Don't expect this device to work for all types of mice. After you've got one, as you may find soon if your mouse does not come with a PS/2-Serial switch, then this device means money wasted. No internal hardware, except some wires connecting the 6pin Mini DIN connector to the 9 pin serial connector is all this adapter does. If your mouse hardware interface goes out PS/2 only, then this device is not what you need!
Save your money and do not puchase this product. Customer service is poor. Long waits and non professional technicians. Bad line connection makes it you think you are talking to someone on a cell phone. They are clearly not trained on the product. Every transfer I was cut off. Poor camera. Only good for still pictures and recording does not function.
I have had my Visor PRO less than 6 months. The hotsync cradle has had to be replaced once already, and the software crashed and had to be reinstalled.A friend bought one at the same time, it was a complete lemon. She sent it back to be replaced and went through 3 different models in as many months before she finally gave up and bought another PDA. What a waste of money!And when you register the product with Handspring, they send you a coupon, with no info on any expiration, but when I tried to use it I was told it expires in 30 days. When I protested that they need to tell you about the 30 day limit when they send you the email, and asked to discuss it with a supervisor, I was ignored and have not been contacted again.Like many other reviewers, this is the first and last Handspring product I will buy.
ear bud does work with Motorola MR356 2-Way CAMO FRS/GMRS Radio (Camo) this is a VOX only radio when using a head set.
It worked fine for 18 months then began to shut itself off intermittently. The LCD showed the battery charged to 100% capacity but any power variation would cause it to shut down. After a month of that agony it quit. The LCD display still shows that the battery is 100% charged but the battery powered output has 0 volts. The surge protected side (no backup is at 120 V). What happened to the old dependable UPS's that worked for ever? This was a complete waste of money in my opinion.
i purchase this mobo on december for 2007 and i never try it because i didn't found a processor for it so i can't tell if it's good or not.
the card did not work we are in process of returning the card and so far they seem resonable to work with.
Item could be rated 4 stars if Philips stood behind their product. Mine could not connect to my PC via the USB connector. This connection is needed for transferring pictures from the PC to the Frame. After trying to obtain help from tech support they determined it was faulty and asked me to return it. They would not pay for the shipping even though it was brand new. It costs, from Hawaii, about $40.00 to ship this product back insured. This company is not like Dell who never asks customers to ship back products under warranty at their own cost! Hooray for Dell. Thumbs down for Philips. Philips website Mission Vision states under Our Values, "Delight customers". I am far from delighted, but becauser this is such an expensive item, just under $300.00, I am returning it, at my cost, for replacement. Beware that if this product is faulty you will have to pay for returning it. I feel their warranty service is bad!
One of the speaker does not work. Volume up and down buttons look fake. Sound is not clear. i will not recomend this item at all.
This is an extremely poor product. There was no .exe file included with the enclosed disk. I am running Vista 64-bit and even their website did not contain the appropriate .exe file. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY !!!! And thanx for providing a customer service number to call....NOT !
I bought this mouse for gaming a couple months ago and have really enjoyed it's features, particularly the on-the-fly resolution adjustment. I don't think the third button has a real use, however. The real problem lies in the fact that the left mouse button has become nearly useless. Every other click now either goes unregistered or double-clicks. This is apparently a very common issue, as I have discovered a lot of online forums concerned with this issue. I've gone back to my Dell optical, and will probably never buy a Creative mouse again.
I bought this antenna to go with the Sangean table radio, but the radio pulled in stations much better without it! I tried the direct hookup as well as the indirect, but reception was worse both ways than without the Terk. I was surprised, since I had read good reviews of it, and because I have bought numerous Terk antennas in the past, and have liked them.
This product is no longer supported by Sony, therefore it will not work.
Camera does all that it suppose to, however it is difficult to view image in bright light.
Unit seemed to function alright for about 6 months, then it would shut off and back on every few days (which is NOT good for an LCD bulb). This UPS has a problem generating too much heat which is probably why it stopped working completely just after a year. I cannot recommend this UPS. Tripp-Lite needs to improve their quality control.
this tv arrived today clearly broken. spent 20 minutes with samsung technical support on the phone with guy whom i struggled to understand. the best he could do is to contact technician who will in turn contact me in 48 hours...to tell me that the tv does not work. DUH.i expected more after dropping $1500+ on this. Going to return it and buy something solid from a different manufacturer.
The No Name FA-BP Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack for Cobra FRS & GMRS Radios that I purchased for under $4.00 is not worth the powder to blow them to h**l. The original batteries would last for 24 hrs. These only last for 4 hrs, and that is only on 'standby'. Beware of this product.Wayne
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.
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.
I thought I had such a deal when I snapped up this multifunction printer. I've always been a Canon fan (cameras, camcorders, etc.). But this printer is horrible at photo printing, despite my lengthy attempts at tweaking its settings. It is no match for my Epson Stylus Photo R380 in that regard.The office-use functions work well, but this printer consumes vast amounts of very expensive ink. Even when printing or copying black and white documents, the color cartridges indicate they are using ink! I am looking at the newer HP models (which are wireless and have much less expensive ink) and hoping for a Black Friday sale to scoop one up and sell this printer on eBay. Boooooo, Canon!
When I got the case I went to open it and the zipper piece broke off so I have not been able to use it. It is also very small, it needs to be a bit bigger.
I bought this printer about a month ago at Staples for about 100 dollars. It worked fine at first--good print quality. But it soon began misfeeding papers. This thing is pretty tenacious about holding on to stuck papers, so removal means shredding into tiny pieces from several angles and hoping that you won't miss any (and that you don't get burned).A few days ago, after several paper jams in a row, it froze up. It's still frozen. I use this for my work, and now I'm stuck, just like the papers the machine keeps eating.My previous printer was a Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 1100, and I never had a single problem with it during the years I used it. Not one paper jam ever. Nada. It wasn't compatible with my new laptop, unfortunately.To sum up, please buy a different printer.
I bought this transmitter expecting to send radio programs from my home computer to my bedside radio, a distance of 20 feet. This transmitter unfortunately has such low gain that you would need to hold the radio within 2 feet of it to hear anything. I returned the original one I received to Amazon and they were prompt in sending me a second one which unfortunately was no better than the first. I called CCrain about the problem and they were of no help. I even emailed them about it and they never replied. I finally ended up getting the Whole House FM Transmitter which works great.
When I received the scannner I was impressed how easily it connected and machine calibrated itself. It scanned numerous business cards without issue. The software to sync with Outlook was complicated. I emailed customer service and they were not helpful. I had to return the unit.
You get what you pay for. They are not loud at all and obviously no bass. I used them maybe twice before they stopped working..
I've got apartments nearby and offer them free WIFI from the router sitting in my window. This router is very easy to install, but within a couple months of installation, it will start hanging up.Sometimes it totally looses connection, both wired and wifi. Other times, I get a call from my tennants late at night when it stops connecting via wifi. I've tried a second one, with a different firmware & hardware version (they went thru at least 4 hw revs), with eventually the same symptoms.Tech support (in India) walks you through the steps with cycling power as "The Fix"... but symptoms continue. I got to the point where I put a timer on it to reboot it every 6 hours. It is JUNK. I gave them away to people with non-critical, 1-computer, wired-only applications.Also, with other manufacturer's SMA connector external antennas, signal is actually WORSE than with the rabbit ears... evidently the antenna system is proprietary and they didn't bother to match to standard SMA connector/cable/antenna impedance.I've tried several brands of B and B/G routers; Netgear has been the best for me.
I received this as a Christmas present after (foolishly) putting it on my list. Let's just say I regret costing my brother $65. Right out of the box, it didn't work. I adjusted the batteries, played around a bit with the USB receiver, and it finally connected. After about 10 minutes of use, it disconnected. Repeated steps 1-2, used for an hour this time, and it stopped working again.So I called tech support and got the answering machine. 10 times in a row, on 10 different days. Emailed them. Never got a response.My advice is to spend your money more wisely and get a better product. This one is not it.
Although this camera takes great video, there are currently no software drivers to stream video to Windows 7 computers. Sony has either not created the drivers or has not released them. Either way, this camera is outdated and not functional in today's video/computing workspace. Go with a more recent camera that is supported by Windows 7.
This keyboard was basically worthless. I unplugged any 2.4 items that might have been in competition, sat about 3 foot from the USB plug in, and the drop outs were terrible. It missed every 3rd or 4th letter, and the track ball mouse jumped all over the place. Just for fun, I moved into an adjacent room where my HDTV is wired as a computer monitor (the reason I bought the keyboard in the first place). It became completely unresponsive after about 15-20 foot.On the other hand, the keyboard and mouse were ergonomically comfortable especially with the placement of the mouse buttons and scroll wheel.I returned it as it was useless to me.
For the same price, you get better value from an iPod. Yes, the iPod has a slightly smaller screen. It also is thinner and has a longer lasting battery. When the screen is held up, the size isn't that big of a difference, and it's the same pixel resolution.Microsoft is attempting to mimic the iPod ecosystem, but you can't just go out and buy a song for 99 cents. You have to buy it in points, and one point does not equal one penny. At least with the Wii point system, you don't get confused on how much money you've spent.Sharing is so slow that there isn't much point. By the time you share a song with someone, you'd be better off just letting them borrow your Zune for three minutes.Yeah, yeah. People think the iPod is overpriced and overhyped. I have to say that it really isn't. When you pick up and use an iPod, it screams quality. The Zune just does not.
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.
this camcorder has a very nice look and compact- but has grany picture indoors and unbearable motor noise- received today- returning tomorrow
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 HATE this DVD player. After about four months it started freezing DVDs in the middle of playback, pixelating the screen, jumping around on the track, etc. It won't even load some of my DVDs (regional encoding is not the issue). For example, disc one of a set will play, but disc two will not. Go figure!I usually research all my electronics purchases, but got this one because I had a gift card at Target and I had faith in the Magnavox name. Forget it. Magnavox's reputation is shot with this piece of junk.
I received this stereo as a gift a few years ago. We rarely use it because:-The remote stopped working after a month-Radio reception is poor-CD's skip constantly or there is the "No Disk" error-Volume #2 is way too loud for quiet meals or falling asleep to ( we've moved with it may times) and volume #1 sounds like it is no longer playing in stereo.
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.
I purchased and used this camera in September and the picture quality is what you would expect for paying under $20. Blurry and dark pictures, but what I really was upset about is the fact that the rewind crank did not work and I had to go into a dark room and take the film out and rewind it myself. I then threw the camera away.
Amazon has nothing to do with this issue. We got our package as promised and in good condition. I paid the NEW price, but when I ran the software for start up, it wouldn't remember the security settings. I contacted Motorola and they said the product was NOT new. The warrenty had expired last febuary, it is now 8 months past that date. They informed me that they could not help me until we showed them we purchased the item NEW. Once we did that, Motorola customer service could help us add password protection to our WiFi for 30 dollars. This particular unit's software DOES NOT come with it for free. Even though it is one of the more expensive units out there. I know I can monoter who is using my internet and even protect my computer, but when has companies charged for this? I'm with others, get two different units and call it day. Add 30 dollars to the cost of this unit, because that's how much it would really cost to get the same features as something else.
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.
This is a dumb machine...DVD will be HD soon so who cares. Why do I want to fast forward, rewind, not have features just so I can be the only guy in a 300 mile radius who own one of these things? You would have to be a big gadget guy with big pockets to buy something that was obsolete in the drawing room...
Aside from it being larger than I had anticipated, the actual USB drive is not attached to the keychain or the unit. So the small USB drive inside this contraption is susceptible to falling out.However, what prompted me to write this review is the horrible proprietary software on the USB drive itself (Imation Lock) that creates a public and private portion of the drive. One you can password protect, and the other you don't. I didn't need this or want it. I was hoping to use True Crypt. But to remove Imation Lock proved almost impossible. The Imation website and the user manual for Imation Lock are completely and totally unhelpful. This will be the last time I purchase a product from their company.
I have owned this model for several years and have been satisfied so when it finally quit I immediately purchased the same model again. The IR repeater for the remote did not work on the new one even though the transmitter and receiver were placed in the same position as the old one. RF Signal was very good. I sent it back for a replacement which Amazon did very quickly. The second one was worse than the first. IR repeater still did not work and now the RF signal deteriorates and comes back about five minutes into use so the picture fades to snow along with the sound then pops back on. Will look for alternative product.
Within 1 year this Philips piece of crap stopped working. Worst part is the customer service which basically tells you that you are out of luck because the warranty has expired. I will NEVER buy another Philips product.
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.
You cannot put double cds in this product. I think its great for single cds, looks sleek, but I would have purchased another type of media storage had I known the doubles wouldn't fit...I have several.
I'm constantly having problems with this machine.You have to "finalize" discs so they will play on other players, and this machine is constantly coming up with "error" messages which loses whatever you've recorded.Worse piece of electronics I've ever bought.Deserves minus stars...
the software is great! we cannot get the drivers to load properly, and the scanner itself doesn't work. it does look pretty good though.
The dvd player kept giving the message.."disk error" and I have no idea what is wrong. I tried several disks including new ones and the same error. The manual does not help. tried getting help on line???? Does anyone knows why and what I have to do??? Help
I received this computer as a gift two years ago, and now the USB ports are completely fried. I can't use my scanner or printer, my webcam, my controller for gaming, etc., because they all run through the USB ports. HP (which owns Compaq) was not helpful in resolving the issue, and many of their service personell were downright rude and disrespectful. I will never purchase an HP product again.
Work great, for about 2 weeks. Then it wouldn't let me call out. Sound quality is great. I can see it being uncomfortable for long periods on someone with larger ears. This is the third motorola product in a row I have purchased that didn't even make it a year. Their cheaper products are just that, cheap. If you want it to last a while you have to purchase their higher quality products. I now have a Yuasu model that I bought used. It works much better.
I needed three of the cartridges and would someday need the rest so I decided to buy efficiently. The deal was free shipping with any order over $50. Little did I know that the order did not qualify for shipping on the one touch order or whatever it is called. It turns out this wasn't free shipping. The order which was a marginal savings to begin with became a real loser for me. Amazon said sorry and threw in $5 to offset part of the shipping. The actual shipper who I contacted couldn't stop the order because they had already filled it and although it hadn't shipped they couldn't stop it. I sent it all back. In the future I will really read the fine print on all of Amazon's disclaimers.
My old DSL modem thinks my DSL connection is just fine (I live in the middle of town with PPPOA 1.5Gbps service). But my brand new DG834G does not light up when plugged into my phone line.Support was hard to understand and didn't make sense 100% of the time. I told him I had DSL service, another working DSL modem, and my new Netgear DSL modem was not connecting - then he asked me if I had DSL or cable service! He also suggested that I plug an Ethernet cable from the "VAN" port into a LAN port - before reasoning that the WAN port was actually a "phone box" so it wouldn't work. To his credit, he reached the conclusion that the unit was toast in less than 20 minutes, which is pretty good compared to other support people I've dealt with recently.The web-based setup was really easy and the unit has good looks, but I won't take a new one. There's scary language in the manual - if your service uses pins 1 and 4 for ADSL it won't work because the modem uses pins 2 and 3?... Anyway...I'll get the Actiontec, the standard offering for Qwest DSL service.
Well made, good price. Excellent product if you only use LCD screen, and I recommend it for that. However,cumbersome to use if you use camera viewfinder for your shots - which I do. Open then close then open, etc.. //don
This device WON'T charge a 4th generation iPod Nano despite what the specifications tell you. When I plug it in, the iPod says that it won't charge.
The SC101 is based on a proprietary protocol, so when it craps out on you (note when, not if, because it's so poorly designed) the only option you have to retrieve your data is by buying a new SC101, which you'll just want to throw away after recovering your data. When it does work, the attachment to your PC is sketchy, at best, and the communication rate is slow. Save your money and buy a standard NAS device. I am.
Maybe I was just unlucky, but when I connected all the parts of my new computer build and powered on, absolutely nothing happened. I should have tested psu first, but I tried a different motherboard, instead. Absolutely nothing, not even fan on psu. So, I tested psu with a multimeter, and the results were completely consistent and well within tolerance over three separate tests. Plugged the Antec back into the system, and, again, nothing at all. I had bought a Cool Master psu thinking I would only open the box if/when the Antec failed the voltage test but I was getting frustrated at that point, so I opened up the box and connected the Cool Master, and they system booted up to BIOS. Don't know why, but that's what happened.
I received my bag on Saturday (2 days ago). Just put my gear in it to go shooting tomorrow and it started desintegrating at the stiches. Has a big 3 inch tear in the front, where the green fabric connects to the black fabric. Yes, it is very roomy for all your equipment but it is cheap made. The funny thing is I can not return it because I removed the cannon metal logo and I put a butterfly patch in there. So I am stuck with a piece of crap that I did not used not even ONCE. I am so mad I could scream! Again, buyers beware, this bag will desintegrate. If you want to waste 40 dollars, go for it, but you were warned.
I ordered this because of the low price. I have a Sony Clie NX70V and the adaptor for the N series doesn't even fit! The T series adaptor does fit but the keyboard does not work with that adaptor. The website for Micro Innovations was no help at all. I'm returning this.
I bought this battery for my old Sony PC1 camera. For some reasons both my original died. I had to return the replacement because the camera will not recognize the batttery. I can't even charge it. Get original Sony battery.
I was not impressed with these speakers. I wanted to use them for self-hypnosis cds, but even at the loudest volume level I could barely hear the speaker's voice. They are probably fine for music, as other reviewers have found, but I would not recommend them if you want to really be able to hear the sound clearly. I purchased these because of the volume control button on the side, but I am returning and will try one of the other pillow speakers on amazon.
I had this drive about 8 months before it randomly crashed. All of a sudden one day, it wouldn't boot up and would make a click noise. Now I have tons of files and picture stuck on it that I can't get off. Even when I first got it, it seemed to have booting up issues, would sometimes not connect with the computer, and sometimes wouldn't sleep as it was supposed to. The button on the front of the device did absolutely nothing.I've used plenty of other drives for my business, and this is by far the most unreliable one I've ever used.
The battery compartment is so poorly designed it is almost impossible to install the battery cover and have the contacts meet properly. Their gyration remotes are good... this is crap.
This thing has been an absolute mess from the start. Before you buy take a moment to cruse the net for help dealing with these players. Reams and reams of stuff trying various ways to get around some rather glaring firmware issues. This kind of money will buy you something much better.
Don't ask me why I placed a second order of these tapesTDK 120 Minute Standard Video Tape (10-Pack). And, this was after experiencing that some of the first order were not taping the amount of hours and then after reading other customer's negative reviews. I guess the price was so good, I hoped for a better product the second time. But, the second 10 tapes I ordered were even worse than the first 10, including inability to tape past a certain amount of time such as 1-3 hours and picture distortion, rolling, etc. Plus, even though they were not advertized as VHS, they were all VHS. I have, over the years, taped lots of programs on TV because I cannot always afford to get cable or other TV services. So when I have the chance to tape some of the old movies or my favorite PBS programs, such as right now while I'm at my son's home, I tape them. But, I am so disappointed, frustrated, angry, and more at the quality of these tapes. I would send them back but I can't afford the postage. Amazon, are you interested in keeping a good customer who routinely orders from amazon.com? If so, I hope you will do your best to make me feel better about spending my money on these tapes (13.99 X 2 plus any shipping, tax, etc.). Sincerely, Susie Herold
They just say that is my internet provider problem when clearly it is not. Impossible to tell NETGEAR supporters that it isn't because they are INCOMPETENT in computers and can barely speak any English. It's like trying to get a monkey to help you with computer issues. When the 90 days ran out, then they said I had to pay for the PRIMIUM support service. MAYBE NOW I COULD GET 2 MONKEYS TO HELP ME AT ABOUT $50 PER 10 MINUTES. NEVER BUYING ANYTHING FROM THEM AGAIN!!!WORD OF ADVICE: If you buy NETGEAR and need support, you're on your own!!! Their Support is run by monkeys.
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 ordered this for my wife for Christmas. The first one came with a purplish streak about a quarter of the way down the screen. We immediately sent it back for a replacement. The replacement worked for about 4 movies and then would not work. The device began making a squealing noise and the screen would display only static. After requesting another replacement, Amazon refused to replace it due to numerous problems and would only agree to a refund.
This is easily the most comfortable trackball I've ever tried. It's accurate enough for most graphics work, but too delicate for gaming.However, they last for about 2 years before the left button breaks. It just wears out and can't be repaired. I'm on my third one.If you're okay with that, go ahead and buy one. Heck, buy several because you will go through them at a rate of 4-5 a decade.
Although this is a lovely, slick little system, the pin in the audio slot is positioned too far to the left to fit into the hole on the bottom of the 2nd GEN Nano. The box claims this unit fits "all iPods," but with the advent of the new Nanos, that is no longer the case.
While product promises you Vista compatibility unfortunately its driver hungs Vista machine.Second disappointing thing is Delkin Support, which stopped responding to me after I showed them that their driver has compatibility issue. They never replied to any of my next mails.
Yes, it worked lovely for a little while. Then it broke.I mostly used it for printing out schoolwork- black and white text files, and those it printed wonderfully and quickly.As for photo printing, I was disappointed with the print quality even when the thing was working at full capacity. I didn't use Canon paper (and I don't know if that would have made a differece) but the colors ofter came out darker on the printouts and there was considerable streaking in black areas. It prints text and webpages just fine, but it's not the best for photos. Also, when an ink tank runs out, it gives you about 4,000 error messages demanding that you refill the ink immediately. For example, if are out of yellow ink, and you want to print a black and white document, if will give you 4,000 error messges and may or may not let you print anything, depending how it feels at the current moment. I've also found that the ink is expensive and difficult to find.I had it for 2 years and 2 months. And then it broke. It no longer possesses the ability to print black. No abount of cleaning will fix it. The printhead seems to be a common problem with these things, so I would definitely forget about purchasing it. It's just wasteful to spend money on products that break so quickly, and even more wasteful to create them in the first place.
The scanner has no OCR, not a good indicator..Overall, the printer and scanner are decent, it's a cheap price, don't expect high quality. I ended up taking it back, I expected more from an HP, I think I will look elsewhere in the future..
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.
This is by far the worst recorder I have ever used. It stops recording frequently in mid sentence. Unfortunately for me, I opened it too late to be able to return it to Amazon, as the 30 day window has expired. I couldn't recommend this if it were free. Stay away!
Got the shuffle as a gift from a friend; it won't work. Doesn't interface at all with any computer, consequently there's no way to troubleshoot it. Might as well plug a rock into your USB port. I suppose if I could get any songs on the thing I might be able to listen to them. Might.Don't buy this unless you:1. Love Hassleand2. Hate listening to music
I ordered this camera from butterfly video. Within less than an hour I got an email to call their service representative "tom" about my order. I was concerned that perhaps the item was backordered. He assured me it was in stock, but said he was puzzled as to why I hadn't ordered the charger since the camer "really wouldn't work without the charger". I questioned why canon wouldn't include it then, and he said they didn't, but that it needed the charger to work. He said the charger was normally $129 but that I could order it with the camera for "only $99". He then asserted yet again that the camera wouldn't work without it, so I asked about a cheaper charger and he mentioneed a $59 charger, that was "not nearly as good", but that I needed to get one or the other to have the camera work properly. He then asked about extended warranty, and when I said no, he said "well, good luck with your camera then". I should have cancelled the entire order then, but I felt like maybe the guy was being honest and that canon was questionable for quality and not including a required charger. I checked on his claims. A charger IS NOT required, also there is the exact same model for sale at several places for under $40. I emailed and called to cancel the order (within less than 1 hour) and he said "unfortunately it had already been processed and packed". I said I doubted that it had been packed sometime between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.I followed up by calling my charge card company and checking the butterfly photo website. There had been no charge to the card, just an "authorization". My credit card company said that until a charge is filed I cannot dispute, because no charge or service has been rendered. On the butterfly website there was no indication on my account that the item had been packed or shipped. So, they can't cancel something that hasn't happened? Yeah, right. I bet if I had called back to ADD the warranty they coulda made changes.My charge card company has advised me to 1) notify them again that I will not accept the item. 2) Refuse to sign for the item 3) They will file a dispute automatically if any charge is posted. Interestingly, butterfly photo and "tom" have had no response to my emails to cancel, though they responded to my order with a high pressure sales pitch within the hour... Hmmmm.... makes ya wonder.So, bottom line is they BAIT with the low price, then high-pressure sales pitch (SWITCH) you into buying over-priced accessories that aren't needed by claiming that they are needed. (check canons website, charger isn't needed).Now i get to have the hassle of waiting to see if they respond at all or cancel the order or if they ship the item. (as of this morning still nothing on their website says the order is processed). If they ship then I get to deal with the shipper and refuse to accept or sign for the item. Then I get to follow through with my charge card company.Unless you like hassle, high-pressure sales pitches, dishonest business practices, and buying things you don't need, then steer clear of Butterfly Photo. Even if you choose this camera, buy from someone who treats customers with respect rather than as "hits" to get more $$.
I tried two of these. The first one would pixalate the picture and the sound would drop out. Also there was a green flashing tint when I tryed to capture from my other 8mm camcorder to convert the tape to digital. Amazon was very good about getting me a second camera in short order. Unfortunantly, it had a loud tape drive motor that the mic would pick up while recording so you always had a buzzing whine in the background. I liked the camera and wished it had worked well. Still pictures were very weak but it was cool to have that ability at all. Don't give up your dedicated digital still camera. Light sensitivity is a couple of years behind. Good light, good picture- poor light, well, you get the picture.Can't beat the price but I think I will wait to see what else comes along. As I said, if it had just worked properly I would have been satisfied for the price.
I gave it one stars for this reason; the kit is so old that its only compatable with cassette decks only. No where in the description does it mention this and sadly this is the only kit i know of for my car. The stock deck had a casette but damn i didnt think that they didnt make a new product for this by now...
I expected to get the actual Canon BCI-6 Black/Color Ink Tank 6- Pack Set. I was disapointed to get the knock off version. I was not happy about it.
Bought 3 units to sustain a car, truck, and a lawn tractor battery over winter storage months.All 3 units failed within 3 years.The quality of this product is poor.I cannot recommend this product.
Belkin VGA Monitor Rplcmnt Cable HDDB15M/HDDB15M; 6 ShI ordered this item to use with a Mac Mini because I thought it would look nice to have a matching cable. Unfortunately the cable I received was not pure white like the picture but a dark beige.
I bought this particular printer because it got good reviews here on Amazon, but I have been very disappointed with it. It prints verrrrry slowly. Paper is difficult to load and it jams up if you put more than about 6 sheets into the paper feed. We hadn't had it a week when suddenly we got an error message saying the color cartridge was not recognized (it's the one that CAME WITH IT.)I loathe this printer with a passion and I am sorry I bought it. Yes, I can probably return it due to the color cartridge issue, but who wants to mess around with that? I buy new stuff because I expect not to have to screw around with repairs/replacement for awhile.
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 had to return the remote on this product because it appeared to be defective. It took over 2 months and repeated follow-up to get it replaced. The Customer Service Dept did not list a toll free number and it was a real hassle to get through on their regular line. I would not be inclined to purchase an APEX product again.
The title of this item says it is Sony NP-FM50 InfoLithium Battery, but what you are going to receive is a no name equivalent battery pack. The battery is not from Sony and does not have the same power ratings as that of the original battery that came with my camcorder. No where on the battery or on the box I find the name 'Sony'. The battery pack that I received is SN-NP-FM50/55H and was shipped to me by Eforcity. This very same no name battery pack is sold by this seller on amazon for $6.15 and I paid $17.82 + S&H.;So anyone planning to buy this item, beware, you are NOT going to get a Sony battery.I tried charging this battery, it stopped charging at 155 mins and would not say the charge is full like the original did. I unplugged the power cord and plugged it back again after couple of mins. without using any battery power, the battery started charging again from 125 mins.When contacted seller, I got an email asking if I would like a refund or replacement, but would not say if the replacement is going to be a original battery.
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.
This product is advertised as "new" in box and is definitely not. The first time I ordered the product it came in an open box with stickers off of the unit, no shrink wrap around the box, cables undone, etc. I was upset because of the price I paid for the item that was represented as brand new. I sent it back to Amazon and they assured me this would not happen again. The next unit that was delivered also was opened and not new as advertised.I have heard the product is great, I just would not recommend purchasing from amazon until they can get their advertising correct.
This product arrived in the stated time span.It did not have the screen protectors that were noted.Disappointed as the case was difficult to work around.Do not use any more and did find a replacement plastic case that protects product better
I wish I never bought this because it was not sturdy enough for textbooks. If you put a textbook on it and turn the page, it collapses and or tears the page. I wouldn't even use this for a notebook.
I have had exactly the same problems with this unit that everyone else is describing: wireless signal drops several times a day during use. At first I thought it was my cable provider but coincidentally my brother bought the same unit and he runs into the same problems. Linksys could not be more unhelpful about it either.Avoid like the plague.
This headset never worked, all I hear is static. I have had other Plantronics in the past and loved them.
This remote didn't work with my D5000. Tried so many times with any angle, I read the manual carefully and even changed the battery, but no improvement. Returned it for refund.
When I first purchased this last November, I thought it to be a super purchase (that is for except for the cheesy looking headphones, which I tossed in the trash on day one). It was great for my daily train ride into Manhattan. I could walk with it to the office with minimal skips. However, 2 months ago, it just stopped working. After reviewing the warranty information, I saw a 3 month warranty. Most reviewers indicated they loved the features and the price. You get what you pay for folks. Hello Sony...I've learned my lesson..
PURCHASED THIS VX-3000 WEBCAM AFTER READING INFORMATION ON THE BOX. IT STATED THE CHRYSTAL CLEAR MIC AND SOUND ETC.....WELL THE MIC WITHIN THE WEBCAM REALLY SUX AND MOST PEOPLE I TALK WITH CANNOT MAKE OUT WHAT I AM SAYING. PICTURE QUALITY IS VERY POOR AND NOT TO CLEAR EVEN AFTER MANY ADJUSTMENTS. EVERYTIME I TOUCH THE CAM IT UPSETS AS THERE IS BARELY ANY BASE TO IT AND IF YOU EVEN BARELY TOUCH THE TOP OF CAM IT TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER WINDOW ASKING IF YOU WANT TO INSTALL WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER.FOR SUCH A SMALL ITEM THE MOVING PARTS ARE VERY VERY STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS.......SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY A GOOD WEBCAM.........NOT ONE WITH MICROSOFT ON IT
"Gold terminals ensure long lasting, corrosion-free connections."- That's actually copied and pasted from the product description on 09/04/2012.Not only is the cable that arrived NOT gold plated, but is ALREADY BEGINNING TO CORRODE IN THE PACKAGE.I'd bought HDMI cables from this company before with great success, but this is unacceptable.
These speakers sound pretty good, but the bass is obnoxious and overpowering. You can adjust the bass level on the subwoofer, but you have to turn it all the way down to eliminate the distorted thumping and then it just sound muffled. If you like listening to music the way it was meant to sound don't buy these speakers.
The recording quality and functionality is all standard and as you would expect.However, the device does not integrate with the file system when uploading to your PC and you are forced to use the terrible Waveplayer. You can't copy files to new locations or save them in multiple places for security. For this reason, I'd avoid this product as there are much better interfaces out there.
Ordered first modem and it appeared to be opened. Had ISP installer set it up and it failed to work. Had to rent ISP modem. Ordered second D-Link modem and it also failed to work. ...
I just bought a Clie PEG-SL 10, and this cradle is advertised as the right one for PEG-S series. WATCH OUT! does not fit into the PEG-SL10...though it is advertised as compatible for all PEG-S series. I am retuning it.
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.
This drive is WAY more trouble than it is worth.The drive won't come up on the desktop of my iBook and the iomega tech help barely speaks english. The help that they gave was worthless and I am seriously considering putting this piece of junk up on an auction site just to see the back end of it.
An HONEST Review Of The Jensen SAB-55 For Use As A Ghost Box HackThis radio is being promoted as a "Ghost Box," radio to be hacked in the paranormal community. There is very little equipment made just for paranormal research so we often have to modify other equipment such as this Jensen SAB-55. I run Eastern Paranormal so I went to Target, did the hack. The hack was easy enough, but so are others. This radio is OK at best for a beginner maybe, and that's a BIG MAYBE. To start with it has to have speakers if you're going to take it along for an investigation which is cumber son. It picks up better on the AM band, but again it seems to most people who have done the boxes for years that the AM band picks up lower level astral planes, where many get cursing, only names, or one or two word answers, that sometimes make no sense to the question asked. I have five hacks I have hacked and kept, this isn't one of them. I gave this one away I disliked it so much. I started to put it on auction at Ebay for penny I was so ticked I had wasted my time and money on it. One of my members kept saying, "What?What?What?" While trying to use it because it just wasn't loud enough. It also isn't impressive looking as far as using it on cases in front of homeowners. It's just way to small, one of my members thought it was a "Virtual Pet," when they seen it, that's just how small it is.The Radio Shack 12/470 is my all time favorite, but they are getting a lot harder to find :) For current hacks the Radio Shack 12/587 is a great little radio on the FM band as long as you lock your scan button in. It has a speaker that is loud enough, an antenna, and has great FM reception and most of all it transports easily for on site investigating.GabreaelEastern Paranormal
Like everyone else I thought the 1 star people had a 1 star IQ. Well I guess the egg is on my face. Three dvds less in my collection and I realize maybe I should listen to people. I had to think about this now. This product calls itself the SkipDoctor. Who out there would go to a doctor that has a 60% success rate and more horror stories than I care to read about. At 3 out of 5 stars that is not very good. It is even worse if you consider that all of the 1 star people would want to give it 0 stars. This is one doctor that needs its licensed revoked!!!
As I open the box this thing looks great and I cant wait to try it out. After I add power I can here all kinds of stuff - like my hand on the handle, my finger on the trigger, the birds somewhere, my heart beating through the grip,my breathing,a car behind me somewhere,the wind or someone talking oh yea that's what I wanted to here--no those are the wrong people they sound like a cat fight oh that is a cat fight, wait I think I hear someone walking up behind me---oops I fluffed, yea this thing smells, too.Not a Good Buy just a waste. Just a listen to your self device.NEXT!
I bought the Canon Pixma MP830 when my previous Canon printer suddenly died. I've used it in my home office. For six months it was great. Then suddenly I got an error message and it stopped working entirely.I've been loyal to Canon for 25 years as I've owned 6 of their cameras and 3 of their printers.It has been three weeks since I contacted Canon on this issue and I'm still without a unit which means I'm operating without a printer, fax, copier, and scanner. I used all four units every single day.First, Canon told me to bring the unit to a service center over 100 miles away. Then after an exchange of email and a call or two, they agreed to ship me a new unit on December 20th after I provided them with the serial number. We agreed that I would use the package to return the faulty unit. I was told I would get the unit in five business days. That wasn't to bad as it was the holiday so they weren't the busiest days for me.Now, It's January 5th and I'm still without the unit. I'm a small one man business and I need the equipment I have. I bought Canon because they have always had great products and good service. I'm upset that when I really needed them on this, both their product and their service failed me.When I contacted them today, I found out the unit hasn't been shipped and I'll be without the unit until I fax the a proof of puchase that they hadn't asked for before. So today I missed some work as I drove elsewhere to fax them the proof they need. I found the request that i fax it really annoying as my fax is their dead unit....
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.
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!
This item was returned due to scuffs and scratches that seemed to happen during the shipping process. It was NOT packaged well. Since it was whie, it should have had a protective plastic over it. It did not.
I am tired of endless rebooting.I have only one wish: to get rid of this junk asfast as possible.
Avoid buying anything from this x-digital media company. they do not fulfull their rebates!
It arrived on time, popped into my printer just like always and produced no ink. It was dry. Yes, I did remove the tape that keeps it from drying out, just like I always do.
Right out of the box the ac adapter did not work. I resorted to batteries, did the suggested adjustment to the unit (turned the pot 100% clockwise) found an empty freq on my radio and tuned the transmitter to same. Reciever is 20+/- from transmitter through an open door, lots of background hiss, right channel barely there at all. Tried different freq same result. moved antenna on both units with little change. For the money this is not a satisfactory product. I am going back to the wireless speakers that this unit was intended to replace, they work fine with far greater range and little if any hiss. This product is being returned.
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.
I'm really surprised that the inks for HP's new printers are NOT WATER PROOF WHEN DRY. I've owned HP and Epson printers and never run into this problem before. The new HP inks smear easily after they have dried, even if touched with a damp finger. A small water-drop will ruin a page of text or a photographic print. The fact that moisture causes the inks to smear or run make the printers totally unsuitable for business, school work, and for printing photos. I'm very disappointed and intend to return my printer if my local store will take it back. I think that the HP advertising for these printers, including the product information provided to Amazon for this site, is deceptive because the literature doesn't inform the customer that the inks remain water-soluble and nonpermanent after drying. In fact HP's advertising highlights how long-lasting photographic prints are because the ink colors resist fading and color change. This is a great printer otherwise, however this ink problem is a fatal flaw. My advise is don't buy this printer.Here is the text from HP tech support confirming this problem:"On 12/8/06 9:44 PM> Thank you for contacting HP Total Care. All of the printers now come> with this water bass ink. As far as the documentation for this hp c6180> do not state that the ink is not water-proof or that it is water-proof.> from what I can see at this time. This is the new ink system or new ink> that we are using in the printers.""On 12/8/06 3:17 PM>> Thank you for contacting HP Total Care.I'm sorry this is the only ink>> that you can get for your printer. This should resolve the issue.""Thank you for contacting HP Total Care."On 12/7/06 8:22 AM>>> Thank you for contacting HP Total Care.>>> The ink is water based. It will smear if moisture touches it."
Do not buy these for music. Absolutely ZERO bass when listening to my iPod. Compared to an old pair of Sony ear buds (which you can almost feel the bass pumping)....the Coby's are crap.
I purchased this in the 32" DVD lcd tv/dvd combo from QVC after they raved about the unsurpassed picture quality, etc.Well, the picture quality is good for a DVD. But hooked up to digital satellite TV receiver (dish network) the picture quality is abysmal, regardless of which picture setting/ratio you choose. My old tube TVs were lightyears better and after comparing the pictures side by side, I couldn't see the point of keeping a TV that would give me a much poorer picture quality than the old fashioned tube TV that cost hundreds less.I can't understand what Mintek, or QVC for that matter were thinking when they put this TV out there. I really felt cheated that something i was told was superior was actually so much fuzzier and worse.If you intend to only watch DVDs, this set is fine. The picture quality is excellent. but for TV viewing, I found it unacceptable.The sound was okay.The remote was poor. I found it difficult to use, and for a while there were some functions I couldn't figure out.The cables that came with the set didn't quite match the parts description or assembly instructions either.Looks like they ran out and substituted.The biggest issue though was the picture quality from the TV imput. Since it was already a digital signal, I can't figure out how they could mangle it so completely between digital sat receiver and the TV. That was the deal breaker, though the clunky remote was not a strong selling point either.Fortunately the shipping to was free and the shipping back only 20$, so I wasn't out much for trying this TV. But it was a headache packing it up to ship back and taking it to the UPS delivery store, and I would far rather have been satisfied with it. Disconcerting when supposedly improved technology is worse than the old.
If you plan to use this product using the auto 108 mode so you can run wireless g &amp; b devices along with the super g, don't bother. It doesn't work. I've spent weeks with tech support. Level one support reads from a script and wastes your time. Level 2 is much better but serves to delay while engineering does it's work. Level 3 never calls even though they make promises. I believe they released this product prematurely so their competitors wouldn't gain too much of an advantage. They won't refund my money but after spending more than 8 hours on tech support calls they expect me to wait indefinately for them to solve the problem. I wonder what happens after their 90 day support program ends! Don't buy from Netgear!!!
This is a really slick-looking device, and the packaging is way cool. I was looking for something like this after my Handspring Visor ceased functioning (thanks, Microsoft), so when I saw Walt Mossberg's review in July, I ordered one the same day, and had been eagerly awaiting its arrival. Apple has a good name, Mossberg is usually accurate, the review above is good.I was sorely disappointed. It does NOT work as advertised, and the lack of documentation only compounds the problems. I had to squint to read the serial number (required by setup). It loaded my music quickly (Firewire is amazing!) but then kept flashing a message "Do not disconnect"; after a long wait, and no help from the documentation, I finally found the eject button in the software.The thumbwheel is very jumpy, and put me in French before I could stop it. They have no useful instructions for the thumbwheel. They have no logical documentation on the features included. They advertise compatibility with Microsoft Outlook, but I could not get my Outlook contacts to transfer, even after consulting all the online documentation (and it was, again, skimpy). The calendar was totally incomaptible.After spending the better part of an evening trying to get this thing to work, I am sending it back to Amazon. It is the first thing I have returned to Amazon, but I refuse to pay ...for a tempermental toy that doesn't even have complete instructions.If you like form over substance, this is a way-cool gadget. If you want a functional MP3 player, look elsewhere.
Although the sound quality of these headphones is acceptable, the moronic design of the wiring chronicled in other reviews here makes these a "STAY AWAY," especially if you plan to use them for any type of physical fitness activity.Instead of using equal length wires for each earphone that meet in the center (the design featured in virtually every other headphone in existence), Sony has for some asinine reason decided to make the left cord far shorter than the right. Essentially, the feed for both headphones connects to the left. This means that these headphones get caught on nearly everything.If you plan to run and/or go to the gym with these headphones, get ready to feel the left one ripping out of your ear repeatedly, even after small movements.Back to the drawing board, Bozos.
I use a fair amount of DVD-R's, for 2 purposes: backing up photos & burning family videos onto DVD's. In the past I've had good luck with HP and Philips discs -- I actually had no coasters, or playback problems with those brands.But the quality of this stack seems lacking. A LOT of these have scratches underneath, in the outer tracks.So far...- The first disc was totally scratched, with what look like white marks, I just threw it away.- The next one produced a disc that barely works in our DVD player.- The one after that gave me a coaster.And, by the way, I only burn at 1X to minimize errors.So, now I am wondering... should I even bother with the rest of them?
These printers suck and I'd avoid all of the HP Ink Jet printer lines. (We use HP Laser printers at work and they're great.) But, these printers are pieces of crap.The scanner stopped working when I got a new computer and I was never able to make the computer see the scanner again. NEVER. So, I got a Canon scanner which is infinitely better.The print quality is great...when you can make it work. But, between the carriage jams and the paper jams, good luck. I waste so much time trying to coax this piece of junk to do what it's supposed to do.NEVER AGAIN. I'm going out and buying myself a new printer for Christmas and I don't care what it costs cause it's gotta be better than this horrible thing. And, I should have known better -- it's my second one.
Nice display for a clock but too hard to manipulate controls for other use. Waste of money as far as I am concerned.
I like this keyboard... when it works. I'm not a heavy user, and yet it would stop working every couple of months or so. By trial and error I figured out that to revive it, I needed to remove the batteries, wait a few seconds and put them back in, then re-sync. Then finally it seems to have completely failed just now, after about 18 months. I can't revive it anymore. I find it unacceptable for modern electronics to fail so quickly.
I bought the Evoluent vertical mouse 2 last year. I still have wrist problems but I also use the computer at least a couple hours everyday. BUT my problem now is it's not working half the time. While I'm using it it just shuts off. No batteries to replace and I can't reach anyone at the company (they are not in this country) to give me any advice. I certainly don't want to buy another one, this one was very expensive.
Projector came with scratches, smudges, and no power cord. I did not receive what was advertised. This was a huge waste of time.
I purchased this as a gift for my mother for Christmas but had to return it because it did not function properly. It was unable to charge or display anything on the screen. I can't speak to its menus or software since I didn't get it to work but instead of replacing this c250 with the same model I switched to the e250 (2 gig).I already own an e260 (4 gig) myself but I thought this c250 would be a better size for my mother to use. After we tried it I was not impressed with the way the buttons are laid out...it seems like it can only be operated with two hands. Unlike the e-series which has a scroll wheel, the c series has buttons to the far right of the screen. You hold this unit so that it is wider across. These buttons are difficult to access if you try to hold it in one hand and use your thumb. Right-handed they are too close to your hand and left-handed you have to reach across the display screen. I also felt like the hold switch was flimsy and the unit itself is not as solid. It just didn't feel as good in the hand as my e-series sansa.I really like my e260 so since I had to return the c250 due to a bad unit I decided to just get the 2 gig e250 for my mom. She compared the two and agreed. I'd recommend paying the extra $10-$15 and going with the e-series sansa. Sansa has easy to use menus and with micro cards you can easily expand the capacity of either the c-series or the e-series. I've had my e260 for over a year without a problem so I would say Sansas are very reliable and the bad unit I got was not typical. I'd recommend Sansa but prefer the size and shape of the e-series.
After I saw all the great reviews my expectations were badly shocked when I found what it actually was all about. The sound is all right and once you were it it is more or less comfort (although all cheepest quality) but getting the headphones on is a real fight. Everytime you pull it on it makes greatest attemps to pull as much hair out of your head as possible. It does not stay in the same setting, so once you put the headphones off the metal connection always goes back to its initial condition.Never would have bought that product if I would have known what was awaiting me
The case I received looks like a different version from the one seen online and it is does not fit the nook color! But what I'm really disappointed with is the service I received from the Box Wave company. When I contacted them about a refund I was interrogated through a series of emails back and forth. I filed a claim with amazon and that's how I was able to get a refund. So be careful when making purchases from this company.
I just want to say that I bought the product in may 99 and it broke down in Aug 99. I dont think it has been working properly since I got it. Maybe I just got an unlucky, defective one. Besides for it breaking so quickly, I think it worked all right for the time it was alive.
I bought this printer when it first came out. I thought "Ooooo, all in one PLUS an ethernet connection.. YES!!" Being the early adopter with not many reviews to read, I rushed to a retailer and swooped it off the shelf. For a period of 6 months, this was a PLAYER! I had good prints, scans, and copies (never tried the fax machine). Then after the 6 months, the printer developed a bad personality. Some of the "quirks":1) The printer now tells me on each print-out that it's out of ink (often, several flavors). I just out the cartridge to reveal a more-than-half-full tank of magenta. Admittedly, these are pretty small tanks, but it's not empty! I attempted to clear the cartridges nozzle with a cartridge cleaning solution. That worked... for about a day. Then, BEEP BEEP BEEP ***GIVE ME INK!***And it gets better. If you actually runs out of ink in one of the cartridges... *drumroll* the printer refuses to print, scan, or copy. *cymbal crash* GENIUS! Either this is a ploy to force ink purchases or the engineers suffered from a bad case of stupid.2) I never did clean the print heads, because the printer was sure to clean itself every day (YUM, YUM, INK!!!) Over time, I had to adjust the print settings to "fine" (instead of normal) to get a decently-clean printout. Otherwise, my printouts were Dali paintings.3) Admittedly, the printer takes up very little space. This is partially because the #$%*&$*# paper tray can only hold 50 sheets of paper. So, I've heard my fair share of BEEP BEEP BEEP ***GIVE ME PAPER***And this was just at first. Now as the personality of the printer has become stronger, the printer and I often have the following dialog. Fellow 420CN owners can probably relate.Me: I'll just print out this article.420CN: OK... Wait dude, you're out of Magenta.Me: (taking out cartridge) Uh, no dude. We're good on Magenta.420CN: BEEP BEEP BEEP!!!Me: Ok ok ok (cleans the magenta cartridge and reinserts it).420CN: And Yellow!!!Me: You've got to be kidding me... (cleans yellow and reinserts)420CN: Ok, hang on. I'm bathing in Magenta and Yellow. tra-la-laaaa!!Me: *sigh*420CN: BEEP BEEP BEEPMe: WHAT!!!!!!!420CN: I can't print. Check the troubleshooting manual.Me: For what?420CN: BEEP BEEP BEEPMe: (opens scanner cover, closes it)420CN: Please wait...................420CN: Ok, here comes some data. (sound of one page printing)420CN: BEEP BEEP BEEP!!!!!!Me: FOR THE LOVE OF.....420CN: Data remaining.... (long pause)Me: (attempts to turn off printer)420CN: Printer will power off until pending tasks are finished...Me: (unplugs and plugs in printer)420CN: *YAWN* Waking up. Please wait, drinking ink... *GLUG GLUG GLUG*Me: WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME!!!!!!!!420CN: BUY MORE INK!!!!!!!In conclusion, nothing would please me more than backing a truck over this stinking, steaming pile of flawed electronics. I would advise anyone to avoid buying this printer. If you already have one, I feel your pain. I am now shopping for a replacement. After finding one, I will recreate the printer smashing scene from Office Space. :-)
While WD would like you to believe the drive is 100% Vista compliant, it isn't. The provided backup software crashes or will not run in "Advanced" mode in Vista (on a brand new Vista PC). The drive is slow, and Vista warns all the time of an incompatibilty issue with the driver. I have contacted WD support and there ONLY response is to "see our online knowledgebase".The good news... It does work (with Vista) as long as you don't rely on the WD backup software.
If you are planning on buying this, make sure you google it first add "red blinking lights" so you know what to be expecting in a year or two.
I asked for this item to keep my Zen Micro safe in my purse, and attached to me when I wanted to listen to it while walking around a room or sitting and working. The leather case is great, really protects the player. The con is that the hole for the headphones is intended for a headphone jack that is straight and doesn't bend.Then, after getting this in December, it was breaking by February. Part of the plastic clip broke, but it would still function because the metal spring was held in place. Then, the entire plastic part containing the spring broke and the entire clip fell apart. It does nothing more than protect the player now. We complained to the company and never heard back. I don't recommend this product unless you are using it rarely and not planning on moving much while using it. This case proved useless.I bought the rubber slip case one instead, that detaches from the clip - has kept my player very safe.
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.
Avoid. A nut and bolt system with two washers is used to attach the short threaded piece to the end of the wall arm. Well, guess what, there is no way to prevent it from yawing back and forth every time you bump the PJ, no matter how much you tighten the bolt.
Santa brought this for Christmas. It did not last two days! The mic feels nice and heavy and looks great. The problem is in the wiring. Bad design!
These sleeves are absolute junk. If you look closely at the picture, there is a large hole in the sleeve. This would be OK if the hole only exposed the top of the CD (non recording surface), but the hole goes all the way through so that your CD can get scratched unless you have 2 CDs in the sleeve at once -- and then maybe the 2 CDs will rub together and scratch. A CD sleeve should be easy to design and yet this manufacturer manages to screw it up.
It's hard to point out anything really good about this product other than that the frame (not the picture that it displays) looks good.1) 480x234? I am not sure what they were thinking but that's not 16:9 ratio. How many of us have a program that can crop an image to 480x234 easily? It would have been nice to have information about how to crop the image in the manual because even if you crop 480x234, the image is not displayed correctly. [See my note about cropping below]2) Color is washed out and any adjustment to color/contrast other than default is not useful.3) Menu navigation is quite unintuitive.4) No built in memory so you have to have a spare memory card to use for the frame.Thankfully, this was a gift and I didn't have to spend any of my hard earned money on mediocre product like this one. If you are looking for a digital frame, search for a standard image size frame.[Updated - Image editing TIP] This method worked for me the best in terms of modifying the image for this viewer. As one of the reviewer suggested FastStone Image Viewer seems to be a good choice for this product for editing. (a) Set custom crop aspect to 16:9. (b) Crop pictures using this new aspect ratio. (c) Resize the photo to 480x270. Keep aspect ratio. 480x270 is 16:9. (d) Finally, resize the photo to 480x342. Uncheck keep aspect ratio when you do this part.So the final picture looks bit stretched out vertically. When you view it on the frame, however, the picture looks normal and fills the screen. If you just crop the photo to 480x342 without going through extra steps of stretching them, the photos will look squished.I think this is similar to how anamorphic widescreen DVD works. Hope this helps. It's extra work but as long as you are not changing photos often it's not too painful.I have to think that they used left over screens from their "old" DVD products to create this frame.
Once again, Microsoft has released a hardware product that doesn't seem to have gone through any sort of quality control. The big problem I experience with this keyboard is that some of the keys need a good pounding before they work. It may be that the little radar has to be quite close to the keyboard with no obstructions (it seems to help when I put it right next to the keyboard). Or it may have to do with the "spill-proof" lining inside. Control, delete, and a few others require significant pressure, and even then don't work at times. I bought this to replace a coffee-damaged "Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000," which was itself sub-standard, with keys that stick, especially the space-bar. MS mice have also been sub-par compared to Logitech. I suspect that this will be the last Microsoft hardware product I will ever purchase. They should stick with what they do most excellently: OSs and software.*[Since writing this review, I discovered the problem with this keyboard: The wireless setup is quite weak and must be so close to the keyboard that it renders the wireless feature kind of silly. If you must have a keyboard from Microsoft, I recommend a corded keyboard. At least, with a wired keyboard, you are not forced to purchase yet another mouse with it.]
Very difficult to turn the dial to get a radio station without static, sound is not good. It also scratches every CD played on this machine.
While the picture on Amazon and elsewhere on the internet always show this item to be made in Japan (the descriptions never say one way or the other), the item I received clearly says "China" and feels cheaply made.There are a few physical differences including different thumbscrews which may contribute to the 1-2 mm vertical slop/play in the adjustable filter. It feels and is very loose when not tightened as the weight of the thumbscrew is enough to rotate the filter. This item is supposed to go from 5%-25% transmission but seems to transmit more than this (to my eyes) at either end. It's also not a linear change as there is a very narrow 0% transmission point near the middle of the adjustable range. Looking through the filter near this 0% point, there appears to be some light bleeding around the filter ring. I'm not sure if this will be an issue in actual use when the light will be more directional and less diffuse.I'm waiting for a clear night to see how this performs in actual use but I am not impressed with the quality so far.On a final note, Amazon packaged this poorly in a box 10x too big with absolutely no padding or fill inside. This basically allowed it to bounce around freely with every bump during delivery. I may order my EP's elsewhere if this is how they will be shipped.
I have went through a frustrating run of HP printers, and this model will be the final one I will ever buy. I used to enjoy the dependability of an HP printer, but lately every one I have purchased has malfunctioned in some way shortly if not right out of the box.This printer offers a decent amount of function for the price, however, it repeatedly wasted at least two sheets of paper with noise every time I turned my computer on...a problem I have had with several HP printers. After this, it began to kick out paper at random and print starting in the middle of the page. If this printer actually operated as advertised, it would be a nice deal for the money. As it, I would recommend going with an Epson if at all possible. I will do so in the future.
(...)Since I have installed various Wi-Fi Routers and Access Points for a number clients the Router was fairly easy to configure and set up WPA security. This Router is cerainly not the easiest product to set up.The router drops wireless connections and the only way to reconnect is to reboot the router. This is true for Netgear PC Card with Super G as well as other Wi-Fi vendors.
I purchased this router to replace my 100mbps linksys router. I connected it up, and my browser was much slower than with the older router, and many web sites timed out. I was unable to get this resolved, and I returned the router for a refund.
Disappointed that it didn't have any bass and that it didn't even sound as loud as my old speaker. They didn't even fit right in my car when I installed them, I wasn't able to use the housing that was in the car door so I just screwed it onto the door panel. Most likely lose a lot of sound that way too.
Beware: Though these binocs are not bad optically for what they cost, they are fragile. My pair lost barrel alignment after only a few months of use. They were not dropped or handled rough. Pentax charges $20 to repair under warranty and you pay the shipping to them. That's more than a third the cost of the binocs. There's something wrong with that picture.
The Logitech Curve headphones are marketed as being ideal for the runner/excersizer to use with an iPod or other MP3 player. But after running with the headphones only twice, the foam pads slid off and were impossible to put back on. This rendered them useless.
Bought 20 examples of this lens for a course I teach in Photography. Had problems from the first 6 months onward. 20/20 lenses either repeated Error 99 issues unresolved by cleaning contacts, dropped aperture blades, or constant hunting around for a focus point even in brightly lit scenes. .Contacted Canon and received no support other than to tell me that they are great lenses that they've had no problems with.... try a search for "Canon 17-85mm problems" the internet is littered with examples of the poor quality and NO support. Lens has been discontinued due to such poor construction.Shame on Canon for putting a 600 price tag on a faulty piece of equipment. I will not be buying another thing from them again based on the complete lack of customer service my school, my students and I received. As a photographer who loved the durability of my first Canon camera and lenses, this is greed at it's worst.
After doing a bunch of research, I bought two of these for my teenage kids since they were said not to have the defective Sony CCD that late model 2005 point-and-shoots all seem to have had. The first zamera lasted six months before the lcd display began to worsening exhibit dark striations. After a few days of that, the camera dies completely. The second camera made it another two months before falling prey to the same disease. One camera . . . a fluke maybe. But two? That suggests a real problem so beware.
I bought this unit as a gift for my wife on her birthday. It hasn't even been a year and this thing is starting to screw up. Won't record from the VCR properly - that's basic stuff. Similar problems developing that others have compained about. Had to replace it with the Magnavox VCR that's 10 years old and going strong. These guys have destroyed they're brand with me and apparently many others. I am NOT going to pay practically full price for a freaking replacement. I give you my word that I will spread the word on this company and NEVER purchase a product from them EVER again. Let's start the class action suit now! - JT
The picture on this TV is definitely NOT HD quality. It is so poor that I thought the first one I got was defective and sent it back for another one. The picture quality of the replacement was equally disappointing.Amazon's service however was impeccable.
I bought two of these from the seller. One was real, and the other a fake. I was charged S & H on both, even though they were going to the same place.
The gauge is great, however I was dissapointed about the banana plugs. Most bananas fit tightly into the reciever/speakers, these do not! They metal is just a straight plug nothing really to keep them from falling out.
Transmission of sound and video was only clear when the transmitter and the receiver are 10 feet apart (with no physical barriers in between). I tried connecting the receiver to a tv on the 2nd story and another occasion to a tv about 30 feet away with two walls in-between. For both instances, the noise reception was on and off, the video reception was blurry.
I just got this camera yesterday and so far, its simply "OK". I'm a bit disappointed to tell the truth. The flash serves absolutely no purpose not to mention its akward placement; your hand almost always covers it when taking pictures.The pictures comes out dark with or without the flash so the camere is best used in daylight..ONLY, so forget about capturing any night time activity with this camera. The pictures seem blurry and the differnt quality choices seem not to make a difference. The video isn't bad though not enough memory to record much. The memory card slot keeps popping open, but thats the least.The manualis useless. The MP3 player isn't bad either, i'll probably use it more than anything else on this camera, but the problem of memory arises again as the camera doesn't come with any external memory i.e memory card,this has to be purchased separately. Wish I had known this before. My suggestion? Anyone considering buying this camera...DON'T.
This product while im sure is fantastic for bikes you buy from Walmart or cheaper city bikes it is NOT made for modern road bikes. Basically anything with gel tape on the bars and the mounting bracket will not fit on the bars. It is meant for a bike with bare handle bars. Most road bikes today have gel tape wrapped around them and thereby are larger than the mounting bracket will fit around. My solution was to use a twist tie to get the clamp as snug as possible over my gel taped bars.And while yes I am aware had I read that it only fit up to 1" bars I would not have wasted my time or money to get it, however garmin should either include a larger bracket for road bikes or maybe make it more clear its not for road bikes. I was excited to throw this on my Felt Z35 but alas have to resort to twist ties to get it to fit. I just want folks with road bikes and gel taped bars to be aware this is not going to fit without some zip ties or the like to secure the mounting bracket. Its a solidly built bracket it just needs to be updated for modern bikes.
the system appears nice as a whole but the sound quality is poor. i suggest looking elsewhere.
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.
Got the product in and it was borken...the fan didn't work right out of the box. will not be ordering itegy prodects again.
My camera prompted me to clean the video heads. Since I used this cleaner the camera has not worked properly.
Please for the love of GOD, do not buy this router! It is the worst wireless router that I have ever purchased and used. As many other reviewers have wrote, this *POS* hangs and the generated signal is undoubtedly the weakest of its class. It is unnecessary to recommend another brand because you can't get anything worse. The only good thing about this is that it still "runs" even after I threw it against the wall a couple of times out of frustration!
I bought this for my 2.8Ghz iMAC, and found no appreciable difference between iMovie and Quicktime behavior. So for me, it is not worth the money.I am not using the Elgato proprietary software, and cannot speak to how well that will work. Also, I would not be surprised to find out that a less powerful machine might be bettered using this device, so it may have a fit somewhere, just not with me.
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.
The lack of documentation was no surprise, nothing has MAC documentation and that's ok. The install was pretty easy. I took the mouse out of the box, turned it on and clicked the bluetooth icon on my Mac to do the pairing. Configuring the side and scroll buttons to drive expose was also trivial. However...The connection is intermittent. I get the "connection list" warning every 15-30 seconds. The mouse may or may not be connected after a 30-45 second pause to type (much like I am doing now) and may or may not require a few seconds to reconnect. Its not usable. So I changed the batteries and fideled around with my Bluetooth settings. No joy. I even rebotted my Mac. Still no joy.When Belkin cares about the Mac market enough to include documentation, I'll care about their product enough to figure out how to use it. I mean, its almost as bad as open source software: it might work if you set it up right, but there's no documentation. Until then, it goes back to the store and I am back to either a bluetooth one button mouse or another wireless standard.Update:I went back and bought the Microsoft wireless mouse. Its not bluetooth, so its not as handy with my PowerPook with built-in Bluetooth, but it works and has 3 buttons!
When it works, it works well. But sometimes it does not charge. I don't know if it's my laptop or the battery? I wish I had another to compare.
I bought these earphones for 2 dollars and I guess I should have expected low quality since in fact when I opened them and tried them out I could already hear static on one ear-piece and after a while I saw that the connection of the wire with the jack was loose so the sound kept shutting off and on. My advice is pay a few dollars more for something better.
I live in a particularly bad spot for TV reception and have been forced to use cable. This antenna brings in several local stations but the quality of the picture is unsatisfactory. So, unfortunately, for me it's either back to cable or try an amplified outside antenna.Miles Kennedy
This is the first review I have left on Amazon. I use the site (and reviews) so often that I thought I should give back. I have a beautiful new Samsung 650 LCD and wanted to buy the best for cleaning. After reading the great reviews I tried this product. After spreading on the entire screen and wiping off I noticed what another reviewer noticed, lots of streaks. These were not your ordinary streaks, they were on there good (or bad). I rubbed and rubbed all the while worrying about hurting my screen. Finally I went over it with another (non-Monster) product called CleanScreen that came with some cables I bought. This seems to have helped with the streaks but buyers beware...if you have a newer Samsung you will be very frustrated with the results. This stuff is getting shipped back tomorrow. This is one disappointed customer!!!
I bought this and it didn't fit around the nano at all. I was very dissapointed as it is a nice product.
Not only is the separation between the detectors and the dialer limited to one room, but to make matters worse this thing dials at random every four to six hours. This whole product line is worse than useless actually. A perfect example of a great idea with poor execution. Take your time and your money elsewhere.
The fax machine is defectived and damaged. I tried multiple times to make it wotk and it doesn't. A lot issues with several operations. It is just a piece of the equipment in very bad shape. Nothing like shown in the advertisement
I have two sennheiser products - one a wireless headset connected to my home theater and the PX200W headset that i use with a sansa MP# player. I know i have high frequency loss in both ears, but these instruments help me enjoy what I thought was lost. Great phones!
Is the listed price really $9,999.30. I guess I'd better buy a whole bunch because they must most certainly be something special. Soinds like a government procurement to me. That's something they would do in the Pentagon.
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
This would have worked great if it had worked with my ipod touch-2nd generation. It doesn't charge (it does play though!) as was stated in the description. Hopefully they will change the description so that customers don't have to go through the hassle of returning items.
There's probably nothing new in this review that hasn't been said elsewhere, but just in case, here goes:This monitor does have good sound quality (when it's not picking up static). The indicator lights are also nice for those times when you're trying to do something like watch TV; they're good for those times when you can put it in view so you can see when it starts to get activity, without needing as much or any volume. Finally, the night light is a nice feature. BUT...The whole reason I'm even here writing this review is that I've finally gotten so fed up with the thing that I'm here searching for it's replacement. Like at least one other reviewer said, I don't feel that I can rely on this monitor, as I never know when it's going to have one of it's "static fits"; when this happens, it will go to nothing but completely loud static, and no matter what you do, you can't make it stop. We've been dealing with this for several months, and have yet to find any possible cause for this problem, other than that it's just a problem with the device itself. It hasn't always been this bad, but we also haven't had this thing long enough for it to have already died on us, either.This evening, we put our daughter to bed, and we ultimately had to shut the unit off. When it has one of these "fits", there's not much else you can do. Even if you turn the volume all the way down and just try and use the lights (not much good when you're sleeping), the lights are still going crazy with all of the static that's being generated, so they're useless, too.Unfortunately, I'm just beginning my search for a replacement for this unit, but I would wholeheartedly recommend against buying this one. At least at this point, I have faith that there must be something out there better than this one. If you do decide to buy this one, you might want to buy it from a local store with a good return policy, just in case.
This is a good product for those who only want to access the internet. However, those wanting to run a server will have to look elsewhere. No matter what you do, DMZ and Port Forwarding will NOT work, even after disabling all the firewall and services on the router and computer. You can't upgrade the firmware either. Now all I have is a real expensive brick after having to buy yet another router and modem.
Noise cancelling only good feature. The shortened Left side cord and then silver ball that divides right side and left weights down the cord and makes it impossible for earphone to stay in your ear with any activity like working out. Length of regular cord far too short, extended cord is way to much.
Don't bother buying this. This is crap and a waste of valuable money. All it does is scratch it even worse and dosen;t play it anymore. One of my valuable CD's got damaged and it plays like crazy. If you don't believe me, then find out yourself:1) Go to the store(or just buy it here at amazon.com) and spend $20-something on this "miracle thing".2) follow the instructions well on this thing.(that's what I did, of course).3)Look at your ugly results. Am I right or not.I have to return this item, get my money back, and replace my CD with I new one(which I hate so much!). If you read this, get my advice: DON'T EVER BUY THIS!!!! THIS IS CRAP!!!! I TELL YOU!!!!
I have been using GPS navigation since 1993 (when it required a computer in the car) and own many iterations from many brands. I am traveling to remote locations for the first time often. My comments are in the context of comparing it to subtile design and functional issues of many GPS units.The Plenio VXA-3000 has a 7" screen. Having used a laptop navigation system for year, I really prefer a large screen as it is more like a map, and you can judge where the system is thinking of sending you before you get in trouble-- unfortunately, this doesn't have enough detail to really do that job. I don't care about all the non navigation features of most, but I did like the idea of the video in for a backup camera.1/3/08first impressions; manual starts with trouble shooting guide= not a good sign. Translation of the user manual was not done by an English speaker. Entering my zip code does not yield the correct city name (or even one that is near by). Generally it is intuitive, but some things like when you tell it to locate an address, there is not easily available "go there" option.Funny stuff- it has the option to navigate using "pedestrian routes" like battery powered GPS units, but since there is NO battery, you would need to carry a 12V battery with you=not likely. That also means you can't set up your routes without being plugged in the car.A Windows PC (no Mac) is required to use there software.No live traffic update optionsVery slow to acquire satellite compared to other systems, also slow to calculate routeswhen viewing 3D maps, some street names are upside downhas more icon data than others such as mail box locations.Bottom line, if you really want a screen for video and might occasionally use it for navigation, it might be good, otherwise forget it.
I have had my case for 2 weeks and the leather is peeling off the binding center part. Also, the magnets don't line up right and I have to give it an adjustment to put the iPad to sleep. And last but not least, when I try to fold the cover back so it can stand, it always unfolds itself. If u want a smart cover, I would get the real thing.
I have had a problem with this for over a year (owned it a year in Jan)> It worked for a few days and hasnt ever since. I have spent wasted time with tech support from both netgear and verizon. Last night verizon tech called netgear and was told from India that support was not available without payment or going online...HAHAHA>>>CANT go online with it.Going to get a different one come Monday from verizon.
I have the same problems as everyone else. Constant issues with carriage and/or paper jams. This is more than likely my last HP printer.
This device worked well as long as I kept all the default settings, which is the way most home users will use it. However once I customized the router settings to interoperate with my in-home LAN, it became extremely unreliable. It would drop connections and refuse to re-establish them until the router was restarted, it would refuse remote management, and it would sometimes mysteriously alter its own settings. I used to rely on Netgear as a safe brand to purchase and rely on, but sadly the last two products I've bought from them have turned out to be throw-aways.
FYI, logitech has discontinued this product. They even pulled the drivers off the website. So - regarding some people's issues with usability with software packages (like having to continue to use CS2 while waiting for Nulooq to support CS3 for example) - if this product stops working with the next upgrade you will either have to 1.) not upgrade your software or 2.) stop using this device. So get this only if you plan on using compatible (old?) software for a while.
This is a nice machine except for the fact that when it is plugged it gives an electric shock to the user. Please search your favorite engine with "sony vaio sz electrick shock" and you will see that this is a common event. In the next month or so I will try to see if this machine can be returned to Sony and/or file a complaint with my state's attorney general. This is completely unnaceptable.
After paying $8 for this 4-pin to 4-pin cable, I thought I would receive it in the mail, since it is what I happened to buy. Little did I know that crooks are everywhere and you can never be too certain of who is honest or not. The truth is, it never came in the mail but I choose not to complain about it (except for this review) because I simply do not have the time. I hope the thief is satisfied with his $8 and I am certain that I will never buy anything from the same seller again. I hope enough people read this review so they will never buy anything from this untrustworthy seller.
It will not operate in Vista without crashing (my laptop crashes to the BSOD EVERY time I connect to the device). It conflicts with Logitechs Quickcam software (or Logitech conflicts with it...neither company will take responsibility or assist in the matter). It constantly loses its server settings, forcing me to reset the unit by unplugging it or my pc's wont recognise it. Being that it wont operate in Vista, I see little hope it will work under Windows 7. All I have is a single USB multifunction printer attatched to it and it wont even run that correctly without assistance.
I returned the item and this company wanted me to keep the warranty.(?????)Why ??? It took 3 transfers before they agreed to cancel warranty.
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.
I have a decently hefty CPU rig and I purchased this stand to get it off the floor. The stand's concept looks pretty legitimate, but in practice with my CPU it was flimsy and was difficult to fully squeeze to fit the width of the case. I was only able to get the stand to perfectly hold my CPU with the help of another person, however, taking it back out again requires two people as well.
The best sounding receiver I've ever owned - that is until it began changing the settings I programmed in by itself. The repair depot (third party) doesn't have a clue. They've had it for a month. According to them there is no problem. I reset and reprogrammed the receiver several times but it always changed the settings. Beware the Yamaha Warranty! If you don't have to use it you're fortunate. This morning I told them to return the unit. I'll replace it with something else with a solid warranty; perhaps an exchange agreement. If these made in China, hot running receivers crap out it's unlikely that they can be repaired. Replacement is the ONLY option. A receiver lasts me about two years on the average.
As the proud owner of an earlier "lower capability" Presario 1700, P3 1 GHz 256 RAM, I thought THIS Presario 2580 would be a nice upgrade. WRONG!!! What a piece of unmitigated garbage! Compared to my earlier Presario, this piece of junk has;1) Very poor display resolution2) Very poor washed out weak display colors3) Very slow for a 2.4 GHz P4, slower than my P3 1.0Ghz4) AWFUL sound, not even close to my other Presario5) An AC adapter that has such a poor pin input fit it won't stay plugged in even when untouched!!! Just falls out.6) Super loud fan that seems to be perpetually on, you can't think or hear anything else with this thing!I understand what happened here I think. Since the time I bought my other very excellent Presario two years ago, Compaq was bought out by HP, (who always built cheap, terrible computers from China),... and now they have turned Compaq Presarios into the same cheap junk HP always made.I will NEVER by another Compaq/HP, and this piece of trash goes back for refund tonight! (Ughh, I'll get stuck with a fat restock fee but that's better than being stuck with this piece of garbage masquerading as a supposedly decent home notebook)DON'T EVER BUY AN HP/COMPAQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was very disappointed with the Koss QZ50. They do not fit on the head very well, and the noise cancellation is very slight. The sound quality is good, but not exceptional. I would suggest looking for another option.
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.
If not for (NC "NC")'s review this product would have been WORTHLESS. The signal strength out of box was about ZERO. I put the product next to a powered FM antenna and got ZERO reception on all frequencies. After following NC"NC"'s instructions the product worked better then I had anticipated. I get a clear FM signal outside of my home which is exactly what I was looking for. That being said I cannot give this product five stars and if it where not for Amazons feedback I would have returned it. For 70$ the product should have worked out of box.
I have several of these cords on hand at varying lengths to connect my DVI videocard to a HDMI TV port. This cord did not work. I suspect it was defective as my other cords work just fine. Sending this one back to Amazon. Definitely disappointed given all the other stellar reviews of this item.
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.
This lens attachment is worthless for the A710 IS. As the other user stated, the non-vignetted portion of the captured image is not any larger than an image without the lens attached. That is, once the dark circle edges of the image are cropped out, the image is no larger than if the lens was never used. No gain, money spent. This is a major OOPS by Canon, and no help or compensation was offered by them. Bad service, bad product, bad marketing. Two thumbs down for CANON!
We just received this screen today and started to put it together. After only putting the horizontal frames together, thought it looked too long....sure enough requires 110" horizontally, not the 104" stated in product dimensions. We had set aside 107" which we thought would be plenty even if the frame wasn't included in the product dimensions. Now, I either have to send a very large package back or rip out new built in cabinetry. Very annoying and disappointing.
Radio sounds great, Works great when it works. About 4 months after purcashe while listening to radio it would suddenly stop the sound and the screen would read play cd. There is no cd in the unit so it would then switch back to radio. It would do this 5 or 6 times for 5-30 seconds and then go back to normal for an hour then it would do it again. I contacted pyle whose response was we will getback to you on how to get a replacement. They never got back to me. Even after many emails and calls where I am told that a manager is not avaiable but will return my call. Now it cycles betwwen radio - play cd every 2-3 minutes I cant listen to 1 whole song on the radio. Wish I would have given up the extra 30$ and bought a real brand radio.
After reading the reviews i thought that this would work with my ipod touch 2g, however it is incompatiable, i tested it just to make sure for 4 hours and it didn't work. I instead went with a USB charger that works will all ipods; its made by duracell, plus you get the batteries and a car charger. Why can't all companies make products as intutive as duracell's. Here is the description for those shoppers out there, Duracell Mobile Charger CEF23DX4N.
VERY DISAPPOINTED I THINK ITS A DEVICE CONFLICT OR SOMETHING, I HAVE ANOTHER STORAGE DEVICE THAT WORKS FINE
I really liked this card until I bought a Netgear FS108 10/100 switch. No matter how I configured the LNE100TX card, it would only talk to the switch if I forced it to 10mbps mode. Forcing to 100Mbps wouldn't work, nor would autonegotiation.If I wanted a 10Mbps card, I would have gotten one. This is a poor performer.
It took nearly a week of optimism and effort to discover that no matter how hard I tried, the Zune was not going to cooperate with my computer or my media. It only recognized my media files intermittently (with no rhyme or reason as to why a.mpg was recognized but practically identical b.mpg was not,) took literally DAYS to sync with my computer (and then, after 72 hours, produced an error telling me that half the files still didn't sync but couldn't tell me why) compared to the iPod's ten minute sync time for twice as much data, and the software was nowhere near as user friendly as iTunes.The only positive things I can say are that I enjoyed the radio tuner feature, and it had a larger display than iPod (though, clearly, not the new iPod Touch) which was very pretty.If you're considering buying a Zune, save yourself the hassle and just get an iPod. Seriously.
I paid for this item, wait 3 weeks and I'd never get anything. I try to contact the seller but I didn't get and answer either.
My son purchased the Zune in Dec. This month the battery exploded and Microsoft would not warranty this. He spent all his money on a device that worked for only 5 months. There are other people that this happend to. Buyer beware.
OK, it doesn't claim Mac compatibility explicitly, but there aren't many USB devices that don't work fine there. This doesn't... If you have a Windoze box, this may work fine, but DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE A MAC!Also, that packaging sucks. One of those theft-proof packages that must be destroyed completely with a utility knife in order to extract the product... :(
More junk from China. Missing screws and some power-up light that the poorly (miss spelled and unspaced words everywhere) written instructions said were included.
I have the SAME code set for my county, but the alert only goes off about half the time. Also before you go to sleep you must determine if the weather is threatening enough to justify setting the audible alarm. I hate to woken up for every thunderstorm warning.
I have gone through 3 same routers. All the same reason...router being rebooted very very frequently. FYI, I also have the matching 108Mbps card to go with it. I have given it enough chances that it had to be refunded finally. Tech support of ok but after making me try different things, all three times they told me the unit is defective and should get a replacement.I would definitely NOT recommend this product at all...!!!You will lose lots of time and left with frustration and anger...
I want to let everyone know that this wireless, optical mouse wasn't worth buying after all. And, I will go into full detail about this:I bought my first GearHead crimson-coloured mouse for about $19.99. Why? I wanted to give owning a wireless computer mouse another chance ever since I had a bad history of wireless mouses that broke down. Without hestitation, I bought it. I started having some problems trying to properly put in the two AA-batteries that came with the mouse. After less than ten minutes of trying to get it to work, the red light from underneath finally lit up and was put to full use.Between two and three weeks my GearHead mouse was working quite well and it was easier to click fast unlike my last PC mouse that has some trouble clicking. Next thing you know it, I couldn't move the cursor at all while I was in the middle of playing an online game. Once again, I had to tinker with the AA-batteries. Whenever I got the mouse to work again, it only lasted for TWO SECONDS and died. It was the same result when I tried three more times. I began to realize I had been ripped off. After giving up on that worthless mouse, I had to re-initialize my wired, optical black mouse. Plus, I can't take it back because I know the rule is whenever I buy anything from the Electronics department where I got the new mouse, they WILL NOT take it back after opening it.That's my review; and, please don't waste your money on any mouse of the GearHead brand. Although they are becoming hard to come by, wired and optical PC mouses work great.
The concept is great, use one USB port on the back to connect to the Targus USB Hub, and then from there you can plug in four additional USB devices.The problem I had with my Win98 SE machine, was when the Targus USB Hub was attached at bootup, my PC would not boot at all. Unplug the connection (either from hub itself or back of PC) and the computer boots fine. Once up, I can reconnect the USB cable to the Hub and use all connected devices, but then I have to unplug before shutdown or right before start-up which is a pain in the arse.Hey, if you have a solution, then email me at wilkc@yahoo.com.
1) the drive is bulky-- takes up too much room. 2) Can't stack it, because of its rounded shape. 3) It stands on 4 little legs-- with little foam pads-- which constantly fall off. 4) It doesnt use a standard plug -- 5) Nearly impossible to get ahold of tech support.I went throught 3 different QPS drives untill I switched to a different brand.Dont make the mistake that i did--- go for another brand
The toner was advertized as genuine new HP. I received a toner that was compatable. Use of this toner invalidates the warrantee on the printer and generally does not work.You shouldn't advertize one product and ship another. I am very displeased.
Bought this from Target for $349. just AFTER the 90 days, it got pixel burn, red and blue dots over the screen. we followed all care to avoid this so dont know why it happened. also the remote only works if you hold it in a specific position and it is dark in the room, a real pain. Target will not accept since it is after the 90 days so i have had the "pleasure" of calling TruTech and being told it will prob cost $80 to return and repair. this TV is not worth even that, we are really disappointed.
Broke right away and is not comfortable at all. Avoid this and do not buy spend more and great in ears.
The player is Great but the SportClip Earphones went bad after 60 days...Trying to Get Rio To replace them is a nightmare...I have been waiting 45 days for them to replace the earphones no luck.. When I checked with the BBB in Santa Clara they have a consideral number of customer service complaints...I recommend not dealing with any company that ignores basic customer service of not replacing items under warranty..If you buy from RIO you are on your own...
As a lifelong Canon user starting as far back as 30 years ago with my AV-1, I cannot believe the cr*p this company is capable of producing. After a little more than three years and only 6 tapes worth of footage, I have vowed NEVER to buy another Canon optical product again. My Elura 40MC was purchased in Singapore but has been in for repairs more than half a dozen times in three different countries! It is now at a repair shop in Bangkok and the quote I just got from them is that it will cost me another $375 to get this into working condition. Unit has never been dropped, no scratches, still looks brand new. But every time I replace one part, two months later another problem emerges. I have now spent more than double the cost of the unit on repairs. This was sent in three times for the "Remove cassette" problem and the first two times Canon service could not fix the issue, the third time I had the entire drive mechanism replaced at my own expense. The only reason I kept spending the money to have this lemon repaired was because I LOVED my Canon and refused to believe that the company could build such a faulty product. Sorry Canon, but you have lost all future sales from me and I am determined to tell EVERYONE I can about my story. I will continue to use all my other Canon products but when these kick the bucket, I plan to replace them with competing brands. I've already begun the switchover -- two years ago when I needed to replace my compact digicam, I looked at Casio, Kodak, Panasonic, Minolta and Pentax -- but not a single Canon....Ken in Bangkok
I bought this cable and the connector broke 2 weeks after I bought it when I connected it to my Treo, I was even worried that it had damaged my Treo!Spend 3 more dollars and get a good one.
Before returning the heavily flawed Nikon 8800 (see my review), I started flirting with extras like this battery pack. It costs 170 bucks and is basically a very cheap feeling battery case with buttons for zoom and shutter. Said buttons feel EXTRA cheap. It's nice that nikon made this available (There is only an aftermarket version for my D70 which replaced the 8800), but a better job and lower price might have dropped the insult warp factor a bit. Even the guy at B&H; laughed at it when he opened the box. Luckily the 8800 has good battery life anyway, so if you really don't need this, don't get it.Capt RB
I am an IT professional with a 17" laptop. I use this bag everyday to carry my laptop to and from work. I've had this bag for a little over a month, and it already has a tear next to the handle at the top. I've carried nothing in it but my laptop, and only carry it from house to car, car to work and back. I certainly have not misused this bag as it carries my own personal laptop in it, and the whole purpose of buying this bag is to protect it when I'm traveling.
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.....
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....
It's flimsy plastic case, buttons that fall off, tempermental and whimsical mechanics make this perhaps the worst buy I've ever made. I had one and my wife had one. Each of them no longer have their power buttons and need to be turned on with a pen. The volume button on one is stuck on turning it down so you have to hold the volume up button the entire time. It's like a geriatric patient. And everytime you think it's finally dead, you slam it down on a tabletop, and it comes back for an hour or so. Bad news.
After a 1 hour phone call with Linksys, it was determined my WRT54GS was defective. That in itself dosen't really bother me. Any given piece of gear can be defective. I was given a case number (twice, so I know I have the right one) and told to call customer service for an RMA. After being on hold twice for over 30 minutes I took Lnksys up on their internet offer to get an RMA. But the internet form would not accept my case number indicating it was not valid. (I tried typing it in a couple of different ways just in case.) So, back to the phone line and this time a 45 minute hold time to no avail. (I know, I've got to be a block-head for waiting that long, but I could do work while i was waiting.) I haven't had the time to call back since. Maybe the Christmas rush will be over and the broken communications cable in the Far east will be fixed by the time I do.
Deep inside of all of us there is something that says, I want my electronics protected from hammers or the occasional fall into the fire. Let me warn you my camping friends this is not the product you expect. The toughskin is a rubber overlay, much like any of the ones you can purchase with an arm band.Though it does help cover the product it is not what it appears to be. it is not hard plastic or thick strong rubber.You are better off with the basic skin.Sorry speck people, I've bought two for gifts and not only was I not satisfied, neither were the other recepients.
Like a cheap Rolex you get off the streets of NYC, this falls into the same category. Except those cheap Rolex once made in Hong Kong at least lasted longer that this Apex made in China.
I purchased this one last week and I am sending it back today. The unit is great and features are reasonable for price. Major issue is with MAPS. They are worng and they don't have many cities listed. I live in Long Island, NY and i couldn't get to many places here.I called customer support and got them on line with in 3 min ( not bad at all ) and the person who is on the phone was very nice and polite. He has verified and confirmed the locations where I wanted to go are not available in MAPS supplied with unit. As per him this doesn't have updates MAPS and they may not be available for next 3-4 months.I learned that every model GPS don't have same maps. More expensive models has slightly better maps.
One of the reasons I chose this mouse, was because Apple recommended it as one that would offer true smooth scrolling. It turns out that this mouse has the same click scroll as many others. It jerks one line at a time ... the clicking is quite loud I might add. Also, I have to set the tracking speed very low because the cursor jerks all over the screen if I don't. Sometimes just clicking on System Preferences corrects the problem, but if I had it to do over, I'd buy something else.
Two pebbles do better??? They'll have to do. Fell apart the first time I used it. Buy a monopod instead (like the Slik model I rated).
Works but does not charge the latest Ipod nano 4th gen. I bought this specifically for this ipod and it is confusing as to what it is compatible with . Griffin should be clearer to state what it is NOT compatible with because it appears as though it is. It does work with it (although sound is not great).
This product is very unreliable and the support of Absolute Automation AKA Quick Alarms -- the Ontario, Canada dealer -- has been very poor. I will never buy another Dakota Alert product, nor will I recommend their products or dealers to anyone. Stay away from this product; it's junk.
Won't even show up on Windows Explorer. Add Hardware can't find it. Does not show up as USB device or disk drive. Should come with power supply. (YES, the blue light comes on fine. Appears to haver power. It hums!)Dave B from MIT
My second one died yesterday after I turned it off before a power failure. After 4 hours with tech support, they are replacing it again. Data probably gone. It was a month old which is a month longer than the first one lasted. The replacement is going on e-bay as I can't possibly rely on it and they are impossible for tech support to fix. Get something else.
This card didn't work form e. The picture captured moves in frames. Although my computer is configured according to the specs required for the Hauppage PVR 350, this card did not work for me. I wouldn't suggest any one to buy this. I would recommend a stand alone DVD recorder which works perfectly for recording to digital format. I bought the Panasonic DVD 30S. It works perfectly for me.
I waited for a long time the release of this new model from Philips. Trying to burn the seventh cd the unit entered into a mode (Disc Recover) not even described in the manual. No function of the cd recorder operated after this situation and the unit was returned to the store in exchange for other recorder of different brand.
Like many others, I first thought that the AV-480 was the "King of all electronic devices". At first use, the integrated photo, video, and audio capabilities appear to be second to none. The user interface is quite intuitive and the quality of the audio and video is excellent. The video recording capabilities net a file that is about twice the size that it should be; but the playback quality is awesome.Why then do I rate this device at only two stars. Unfortunately the AV-480 has been a single use device for me. Each Sunday evening, I copy my movies, photo's, and mp3's onto my AV-480 and before I board my outbound flight on Monday morning, I receive the famous "cannot read hard drive" message. In order to restore the unit back to a working condition I have to format the hard drive and wait until I return from my travels to load all of my data back on the device. I am about to purchase an 80 Gig external hard drive to carry on my trips so that I can restore all of my AV-480 data from the external hard drive to the AV-480 via my laptop in flight. Thus increasing my initial $800.00 investment to over $1,000, all in the name of in-flight entertainment.I have also purchased the AV-420 based on the reviews. Supposedly this device is more reliable. I intend to use the AV-420 device for domestic travels and only carry the AV-480 plus the soon to be procured external hard drive with backup files for the aforementioned AV-480 when I travel internationally.The bottom line, for $800.00 you should not have problems like the ones that you find described here. It is useless to send the device back to Archos because the next AV-480 that you receive will have the exact same set of issues. When Archos finally resolves the hard drive issues on the AV-480, it will be the most advanced media device on the market without a close second. In my opinion you should wait until Archos admits that the AV-480 has a hard drive problem and publishes a fix for that problem before making the decision to purchase one. Until then, you should just take your $800 to Vegas and gamble there, the odds will certainly be more in your favor.
After 2 days of reconfiguring my network (Linksys 802.11B/G router) in every way imaginable &amp; getting no connection from the TiVo with this adapter, I searched the messageboards and discovered this adapter is &quot;tempermental&quot; with a combined 802.11b/g router. The TiVo site recomends it, but no one mentioned router compatibility...get the WUSB12 model - worked like a charm in 3 minutes.
These extended service plans are a waste of money. A lot of credit cards offer extended warranty on products you buy as long as you pay for 100% of the item with your card. For instance, I was apprehensive about buying a Panasonic digital camera because the warranty is only 90 days. But my American Express Blue card will extended the warranty equal to the original warranty, as long as it is less than 5 years. So I get a 90 day warranty with Panasonic and an additional 90 days after that covered by American Express. There are some caveats but this is usually how it works in all cases, with the maximum warranty extension being 1 year.
These are worthless! I bought these to go with my DYMO 450 Turbo to print postage for my business. No where in the product description does it say that these will not print a tracking number and that they do not work with any software (including their own DYMO software). After contacting DYMO support all they could do was confirm what I had spent three hours figuring out, they don't work with any software and they don't print a tracking number. Product description needs to be updated to include these important facts. I never would have bought them if I had known this. I wasted a lot of valuable time with these and had to cut and tape about 100 labels by hand while I waited for different labels to show up. Needless to say, an overall horrible and frustrating experience!
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.
Battery was dead on arrival. Would not take a charge. Apparently, not new, as advertised. Did arrive very fast though.
I bought one of these an so did a friend of mine. Both of them stopped working completely after 5 to 6 moths of use.
I purchase lots of items from Amazon, but NEVER ink again!I ordered canon ink for my canon printer, but was sent"amazon inks" tanks instead.I used them, but soon several nozzles became clogged, andI had to replace the printhead.I now buy ink directly from canon, or from a retailer whereI can see what I am getting. I regret that one star is thelowest i can rank this item...if i could, it would be morelike negative 5
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?
Even thought I got this thing FREE after rebates with the purchase of Windows XP, even though the Install disk says Windows XP, Windows XP tells you when you try to install it that it is NOT CERTIFIED to run on Windows XP. I figured it must run OK nonetheless, since the Install disk says XP and it came free with Windows XP, but it doesn't on my machine.In fact, even though the player shows up when you plug it in on the taskbar, the software doesn't recognize it. Windows Media Player doesn't see it either.The USB cable is too short if you have a tower machine. It doesn't even reach to the counter.
This was not a conclusive test but the modem only worked on my onboard USB 1.0 VIA 82C596B controller and not my NEC USB 2.0 PCI adapter.If you're having problems, try a USB 1.0 port.
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.
This product DOES NOT FIT the eTrex Vista HCx handheld GPS at all. Do not be fooled into thinking that it will fit just because both Amazon and Garmin say it will. The Vista HCx is wider than other eTrex units and simply will not work with this product.
Sounded like a good deal, bought it, did not charge batteries at all. Returned it for a replacement, second one did not work either. Maybe the batteries were no good, maybe the charger - who knows but...do not buy it, go to RadioShack, their re-charger worked as promised.
Works good . . . when it works. This unit will work fine for weeks at a time, then inexplicably loose the signal. It can be literally days before it works again. I have contacted "customer service" at Thales, which is a waste of time. On the 2 occasions I contacted them about this problem, I got the same set of trouble-shooting steps, only what the second person told me was in complete reverse order of what the first person told me.The accuracy of the maps can be abysmal. I input an address in downtown Atlanta recently; the directions tried to put me off at an interstate exit that has not existed for over 12 years.
I bought this unit and a Sabrent SBT-USC6M (the six foot unit)to connect to routre console ports. Neither would work on a Dell Inspiron 1525 with Windows Vista Home Premium. After researching the problem and trying various things I contacted Sabrent by email and they emailed me a Vista installer for the device, which by the way I could not find on the Sabrent site. I ran it and the device installed - once - it ceased functioning and the install package will not re-install the drivers. I have wasted eight hours on this and now I am returning both units and am going to try the Best Buy unit that another reviewer had success with. Yes - Vista has problems - but this is unacceptable for a product in the market today. Sabrent should either MAKE SURE they have drivers that install and stay working or should either not sell these devices or at least provide a strong caveat that the devices have problems with Vista.
I bought these to use with my MP3 player and used everyday on my commute to and from work (20 minutes each eay).Pros - the bud style keeps outside noise out very well, almost too much when walking around NYC. But the play back sound was very immpressive.Cons- the wire seemed to melt or eat itself in about 3 months. I alreayd have to replace them because of all the electrical type i have on them and the continued tearing. Also the connector for the extension cable is in an akward place. If i leave it off i have to rest the MP3 player in my front shirt pocket. it wont reach my pants w/o/ the extension. BUt, the extension is too long and I have to wrap it around the player to avoid excess slack. I am 6 feet tall if that helps.I would avid these based solely on the fact that they do not last normal wear and tear.
if you shop around you can find this product for $10. There's a reason for this - the durability and reliability of this product is abysmal. Within one week of owning, the drive has started to fail - when my portable 2.5" has surivived transatlantic flights - this cant survive the Chicago El.Don't waste your time with this product - buy a 2.5" drive with a decent enclosure and save yourself time, effort and data
For the price, I think a good pair of Zeiss binoculars, mounted on a tripod, is a far better package.
I ordered this to use with Tivo. Ordered it without the start up cd. Was told all I had to do was go to Cisco and download the driver. I did all that and still couldn't get it to connect. So maybe this is a good product. Only for me it's not so great
You will regret buying this. its too overpriced and mine is lame. its fuzzy.
I purchased this reflector in the hope of protecting my Norman Standard 5" 2D reflectors, my 2D-ML reflector and the, 5" 2D reflector with diffuser. Unfortunately this protector only fits the 2D reflector with diffuser. It does not fit the other 2 reflectors that need it the most ! The diffused reflector already has a glass diffused dome that protects the bulb. This is typical behavior of Norman, they have serious Quality issues that are never addressed even after the product has been on the Market for a while.
The update speed of this camera is horrible. Any movement at all results in a massive blur. Great camera for remote monitoring of potted plants. I returned it for a Logitech, which was at least usable if nowhere near as good as my MacBook's built-in camera.
I don't know how this device works, because I can't install it in my German car. Amazon fails to say you need a special connector for European cars, which costs $50. Amazon also fails to say you will need to spend $60 a year, after the first 15 months, to subscribe to a traffic radio service that will make this device work. If you travel a lot, you may need to spend $60 many times over to get the radio signals in different cities. Misleading advertising!
This printer is horrifically slow on all but the basic setting. Click on &quot;better&quot;, or heaven forbid &quot;best&quot; quality (which still isn't so fantastic) and you will be waiting, and waiting, and waiting for you paper--try printing a 50 page document and you may as well go out for coffee. By the way, I'm talking Black and White, not color, in which case you may as well go to bed and get your document in the morning. It is small, which is a plus (and hey, for us it came free with another computer). I keep mine in the kitchen for laptop use. But for any serious printing, I have to use my HP.
The speakers sound great. I won't hesitate to buy more... but not from Amazon. I ordered these speakers on August 19th specifically to be used at an up-coming gig, and therefore only ordered speakers that were listed as "in-stock". With 3 weeks until the gig, I figured even the slowest delivery wouldn't be an issue. I was very surprized when Amazon confirmed the order stating that the may ship anytime between September 20 and October 29. To their credit, the speakers shipped much earlier than that, but their sloppy inventory management will probably scare me out of ever buying from Amazon again.
Our Canon PowerShot digital camera lens froze and with the E18 error. We rarely used the camera and kept it in perfect condition (locked up and well protected). But one day the lens would not retract, and the display only showed the error code "E18" in the lower left corner. I took out the battery and replaced the flash card with a new one, tried everything else I read about.... There is no reason why my camera should have stopped working, unless it was manufactured to do so...My friends told me that their PowerShot camera did the same thing, so instead of sending it back and getting another that would soon give another E18 error, we decided to purchase a Sony Camera that works.Canon should take responsibility for this!
Be careful! Netgear is not telling people that there are 3 versions of the FVS318 (v1, v2 and v3)! Version 3 has a better CPU and uses a different firmware (v3.0). I feel cheated! Because Netgear sells all the older FVS318 as though they are all the same! Not the newest v3 model! What a low life company somebody should sue them. If the Netgear FVS318 has a new cpu then give it a new model number! But they don't, so most of us are buying earlier out-of-date models! Those of us who thought we were buying the latest model were being scammed and defrauded! Shame on Netgear!
I purchase the headphones April 27, 2009 and it quit working exactly one month later. There is no customer service number available for the manufacturer. There is no live person to talk to regarding any service problems at the Amazon.com site. This is not a fun experience.
Bought this item. Image shows and specifically notes that the "Universal model includes universal adapter plate" and the description states "Unv. Artic. Wall Arm, 32-50IN Fp Black". "Unv." is the abbreviation for "Universal". This is NOT the item shipped. I received the PLA50 (w/o adapter plate). This item is misleading and caused me a lot of time and hassle.
Firstly I have had my home networked sicne I had ISDN ten years ago. I am quite familiar with all the technical aspects as I have aldso had routers and hardware firewalls for some time.The firmware on this unit is problematic, the firmware &quot;upgrade&quot; is even worse. Do not bother calling tech support unless you are willing to have someone wo doesn't know a much at all reading off a scripted card insult your intelligence.To top that off range is quite poor. I would wait til the next generation of this product or for them to work out the many bugs.It seems like a good price but if you have to spend hours on the phone with bad tech support it wouldn't be worth it if it were free.
It is appalling to see that amazon is keeping such redundant items on its site. It was a mistake on my part to order this because i thought this was a 250GB hard drive.. whereas it turned out to be a 250MB USB drive !!! Its a dinosaur in the present world.. i'd like to warn consumers to read the fine print carefully before buying tech items. While some companies may try to push old redundant products in their inventory, hopefully a renowned site like amazon.com would refrain from carrying such products in the near future.
it buys the filters 58mm UV and polarizer , and for my surprise they arrived both with a ray in the glass! , they are of VERY BAD QUALITY, costs much to clean them, I have others of smaller quality and the polvopor almost does not stick they, I do not recommend them are very bad and above they came failed
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
After installing the drive on my windows xp computer, I noticed that it was partitioned as FAT32, which I wanted to change to NTFS. I used windows' disk formatter as per the instructions on manufacturer's website. After reformatting the drive, I wanted to reload the original factory installers and backup program that are bundled on the drive, so I downloaded the original software from WD site, as well as a firmware update. Upon installing the firmware update, the drive became totally inaccessible. I unplugged and replugged the drive into the usb port, and windows recognized it as "Oxford USB Device" and not as a hard drive at all. I emailed WD tech support, only to get a response saying to try the drive on another computer (thanks for the bright idea, moron), which of course doesn't fix things since the firmware is obviously bad now. I now have a $200 paperweight that the company I purchased from via the marketplace thankfully will refund me for.Upon searching Google, I quickly found that this firmware update problem is quite common amongst these drives. I am only thankful that I found this problem out early, before I backed up any data on this that may have been lost forever. Do not waste your money on this drive, and do not risk your data to this piece of crap.
What an absolute WASTE! This device hardly works with ANYTHINNG on the Macintosh! I'm very irritated with having to have gone through the hassle of ordering and returning this complete piece of junk! I was duped into it after seeing it on Apple's website, touting support for it in the latest version of Motion (v. 4). It didn't do anything in Motion and neither does it do anything in any other application. The Mac drivers are complete garbage. Don't waste your time.
DO NOT BUY THE CURRENT VERSION OF THIS *FORMERLY* EXCELLENT PRODUCT!Linksys WRT54GS v1 through v4 were terrific products and the reason for the reviews with so many stars prior to this one.Recently Cisco/Linksys changed internals completely, cut flash memory to 2 megs and switched OS to something called VxWorks. I don't understand why they did this. Or at least could have called it by new model number? To know if you have the dreaded v5 unit you can look on the box for serial number CGN7. Easy to do in a retail store, but you cannot do this by mail-order can you? So you will probably get the new one.As it is the old customer reviews for this product do not reflect the current product which looks same externally. But new GS v5 unit does not work nearly as well if you try to do BitTorrent or anything beyond basic usage. Also complaints of connection speeds being way slow unless you upgrade firmware. Is Joe Consumer now expected to upgrade firmware on a device just to get it basically working? How did this get out of the factory with so many bugs?
My review really applies to an older version of this than the one pictured. The unit in the photo has metal parts where the unit reviewed has plastic parts. We now also have a GPS with the unit in the photo and it seems to be much improved.This unit works well enough and allows you to use power from your car rather than rely on AA batteries in the GPS. But, the plastic end of the plug that came with my i5 Street Pilot can and does unscrew itself unexpectedly. The next time you go to use the GPS, the power adapter does not work because part of it is missing. So far, this seems to happen to my wife when she is out of town alone. Eventually she has found the missing pieces in the car, but the day is coming when the missing pieces will be in the rental car she turned in at the airport an hour before. It needs a different style of threads or some adhesive to keep it from unscrewing so easily.Update: I wanted to do something to keep the nut from unthreading itself. Then I noticed the plastic nut was breaking up so that the threaded portion was separating from the rest of the nut. I finished breaking off the threaded portion. I soldered a short piece of copper wire to one end of the fuse and bent it into a hook. I hooked the wire over the spring. I also made a small coil of copper wire and soldered it to the other end of the fuse so this coil can make a tip to touch the center connector in the cigarette lighter socket. I turned the threaded portion of the nut into its place to act as a collar. The fuse end now makes direct contact with the cigarette lighter. Garmin needs to improve the design of this power converter. I had already had to use electrical tape to hold the two halves together.
I bought this to use as a second microphone for the kids' karaoke machine so two could sing together. I thought the "quality" of the sound wouldn't matter since I was just buying it to use it with my kids toy. Boy was I wrong. The kids fight over using the other one that came with the karaoke singing machine, which is far superior. This one is really a piece of crap and they can barely hear themselves singing when they use it. Don't buy it for any reason. It stinks!
Folks .. don't buy US Robotics. They used the old tactic that their products can only work among their other products. For instance, if you have D-Link as a router and US Robotics as an adapter, you will not get the maximum advertised data speeds. Only if both are from US Robotics then you MAY get full benefits. I won't buy anything from US Robotics nor will I advise anybody to buy from them. D-Link is great.
Order was placed on 12/27/12 from &#34;Midnight Merchant&#34;, but did not ship from the vendor until 12/31/12.Initiated a return request on 1/28/13 but was denied. I felt that the 30 day guarantee should apply from ship date and not the date of my order.
If you know the workings of computers intimately, this might work for you. It is NOT easy to use this adapter with XP. I spent 7 days trying to reach Linksys through online and phoneline - never got through. I used every technique in their support pages and it still didn't work. XP keeps defaulting, you have to disconnect integrated components, reconfigure settings and change channels and that's just the tip of the iceberg- it finally worked for about 10 minutes then crashed. I had two PC's working beautifully using NetGear's adapter but the third PC that I tried to add to my network with this Linksys adapter - forget it! I feel like they owe me money for my frustration.
Maybe I should have read the details a little closer.The back/mount for the GPS device provided does not fit.Apparently this back/mount does not fit devices with a memory card slot.Beware before purchasing..
After countless hours of trying to make this useless product work, Netgear offered to replace it - if I gave them my credit card number, which they claimed would not be charged unless I failed to send back the defective router. Given the gross incompetence of their customer service, I'd rather eat the loss than risk them having my CC number on file. Their attitude was extremely condescending - like they were doing me a great favor by waving the shipping charges for the replacement. Speaking to a supervisor didn't help either - she had an even snootier attitude than the rep. Do yourself a favor - if after all this you still buy a Netgear product, and it doesn't work, bring it back for a refund immediately - trying to get these Netgear idiots to understand customer service or support is like trying to get good sushi at Mcdonalds - impossible. I paid dearly for trying to make the router work, instead of just getting a refund while I could. Don't make the same mistake.
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!
This is one of the most reliable and solid fax machines around. AS LONG AS NOT SOLD WITH KEY IMPORTANT PART BROKEN.THEY SOLD IT BROKEN BASED ON TOP FAX REPAIR EXPERT.
"Warranty" is way lesser than that of the manufacturer. It's limited to the US, the manufacturer's is worldwide. If something goes wrong with the product they send you (on your time and nickel), to a "service place", while the manufacturer has a no questions asked replacement policy. Their product is called a "Replacement Plan" not a "wild goose chase plan". They take 8 weeks to refund your money. Caveat Emptor!!May 22, 2009:So the refund happened within 5 or so days. My sense is it has to do with the squeaky wheel syndrome. I still do not appreciate their "bait and switch". When they appear right there with the product you're buying, you tend to assume they were chosen by Amazon as a top notch company. Considering the reviews of the item I was buying:V-Moda Vibe Duo Ear buds / Headset (iPhone Compatible) - ChromeI thought the "extra coverage" would be appropriate. A lot of people were saying that it was a great ear plug set except that it fails almost systematically within months or a year. Again: Caveat Emptor!
This set of earbuds didn't hold up for very long. Granted, these were put under the torture test of daily use by a teenager. Still, I can't recommend them.
This product description includes the following: "The cue and review feature provides sound to be heard as the fast forward and rewind modes are used, a helpful tool when searching for specific passages." Unfortunately there is no cue and review feature. There are buttons labeled cue and review, but they do nothing but fast forward and rewind, respectively. A call to SONY confirmed the fact: the agent said, "on this product cue means fast forward." Later she admitted that cue usually has another meaning. This makes the recording device nearly unusable for many purposes.Otherwise, the recorder works pretty well for the price. The radio is less satisfactory, and the earphones must be plugged in to provide an aerial, even when the speakers are used.
This cover only lasted a couple of months and cracked at the sides. I emailed them and they told me I was outside the warranty window.
the interface is easy to use (compare to iRiver). sound quality is okay. the only problem is the battery. battery will be overcharged. i let it charge on the PC USB (similar to charing cell phone) and went to a meeting. when i came back, i smelled a wire burned. i unplugged the mp3 from the PC but did not try it right away. later that day, i played the mp3. the mp3 ran about 2 mins and then went totally dead/broken. the only good part is that it was the first day i received the mp3. so, i returned it.
Maybe OK if you have a small camera, but it's too flimsy to support an SLR. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing (it's small after all), butVanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripodis at least as cheap and is sturdy enough to do the job (plus, it's better looking in my opinion).
I registered for this monitor and received as a gift. It started out with a little static in the beginning and I just thought that was "normal". It just became worse. Our daughter is now 15 mths and it finally gave out about 2 months ago. We're expecting another and won't waste our money on another one like this.
Its completely useless do to its low Memory.. make sure you read the whole title before you buy. its 32mb's not 32gb
Sound quality was fine but this CD changer doesnt work well at all. I am one of the buyers that had the same problems as many others with the CD changer. Tried to play shuffle with all discs and it just stops playing after a while. It also has problems just changing to the next sequential CD. Apparently Sony didn't do proper quality testing on this product. I returned mine and after these other reviews won't be replacing it with a Sony. I hope this is a message to Sony.
900 mhz is a joke in todays time. There was so much hiss in these headphones on all channels. returned for a refund
I just got this monitor because my old monitor (Graco Digital) broke after only two months... I hate this one, it is really awful. One channel doesn't work at all, you just get incredibly loud static. The other channel works, but has a loud loud buzzing noise that is impossible to get rid of or ignore. Awful! I am taking it back.
Stay away from this product. I saw many positive feedbacks on this and ordered one for my new sony 40" LCD TV. It worked fine for just two weeks and then stopped working
I kept getting an error saying that there was no dial ton
This unit is too fragile for use as a traveling laptop. My screen cracked when I moved the unit on my desk (a $699 repair). The attitude at Sony was "you shouldn't move it by the screen".... The Sony repair service experience is a horror. I'm going back to my older & sturdier Fujitsu P series.
I needed something cheap for faxes, copying, and scanning (I already own a laser printer for printing). The 210C looked like the perfect choice with its egonomic design and small foot-print. Problem is, I can't get the damn thing to work! It makes this loud winding sound upon boot-up, and stays in "Cleaning Mode". All other button functions become disable. So now I gotta take this thing back - and I hate taking things back.
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!
For the price of the substandard entry level Cosina-made (NOT Nikon! junk for sale here, you can purchase an older, top quality mechanical SLR made by Canon or Nikon in used but nearly new condition, and have enough left over to have it CLA'd by a professional camera tech, and also for a fast normal prime lens and some film. Though buying new is in my experience often the safer bet when it comes to camera equipment, in this case you are simply wasting your money.And if you are not constrained by the need to use a traditional mechanical camera, then, by all means, do not for a moment consider shelling out good money for this junk. Three hundred dollars in 2012 will easily get you into 35mm outfits that cost THOUSANDS less than a decade ago. Used professional gear beats new mediocre crap hands down in my book.
I got an okay airplane adapter, but I can't say anything else positive about this junk. This is the only thing I've ever purchased in my life I can unequivocally say was a complete waste of money. I got them for $14 online, and if I could've sent them back for less than half of the purchase price, I would've. I'll never use them for anything. Forget about the fact that they don't have ANY noise-cancelling ability outside of the pads over your ears, they sound horrible. I've owned over 30 sets of earbuds and headphones, and any $3 earbuds can blow the doors off of these. Every frequency is destroyed by these things. Even someone who likes thundering hip-hop bass wouldn't like these, because the bass, while powerful, isn't powerful in a good way. It's very muddy, and that muddiness overpowers and mutes every frequency above 500Hz. I'd be shocked to find out these things can reproduce anything more than 40-4000Hz. Music over a telephone sounds better than this. I don't know how anybody who's ever tried any other headphones can say these sound good. Add that battery case dangling one foot under your ear and catching on everything, and you have a perfect storm of wretched design flaws making everything about these headphones unusable.
Very disappointed. Fired it up today with connected to the new 3rd gen Creative Vado for a good cheap match up. Ouch, this wireless system caused all kinds of hiss. I changed channels in hopes there was some freq interferance; no luck; sounded exactly the same. So to put the nail in the coffin, I hooked up my NADY UHF 10 receiver. Huge difference. The downside is that the NADY has to be plugged into the wall. The NADY is older so the main suppliers don't seem to have it but this is a link to one on Microphones.com [...] . Not happy with the Audio-Technica.Audio Technica ATR288W VHF Battery-Powered TwinMic Microphone System
The thing that bothers me about this keyboard is that Belkin felt the need to move some of the keys.Of course they are the ones you use most: the zero key on the 10-key pad is half the size of any regular keyboard, the enter key is moved over so that you hit the "\" all the time, and the "Delete" and "End" keys got moved too.All in all, if you're a major computer user at work or at home, I would chose one that is more mainstream and user friendly. I don't think I'll get used to using the zero key by scrunching up my thumb every day.Who would've thunk that you'd have to look at the key layout before you buy? I definitely didn't, but I will know next time.
I just set up the TV as a family Christmas present. It has an audio problem - a high pitched whine that begins after about 20 minutes of use. It happens after it warms up and won't go away. The digital picture is good. The analog channels are not so good. But, the noise is driving me nuts. Others have had the same problem with audio according to the Amazon Blog. Now I must begin the process with Amazon to return it rather than "give a more detailed description of the problem" after contacting Samsung Customer Service. Think twice about buying this 32" model HDTV until Samsung gets their act together.
I purchased one of these before Christmas to test out. It seemed like a great deal: a digital photo viewer that doubles as a mp3 player and movie player. The feature list is a dream team of capabilities, but being a tech guy and having experienced many disappointments before, I remained skeptical, preparing for the worst. I knew that if I didn't like it, I could always return it. If it ended up working as advertised (even with a few glitches), I could give it to my dad so he can view photos without the PC.When this product arrived, this turned out a lot more inferior than I previously imagined. The resolution is astonishingly low and the screen is very low quality. Everything about this product just screams low quality, from the construction to its interface to the actual operations of the unit. It takes about 5 seconds for the unit to turn on after pushing the power button either on the unit itself or on the remote.Reading from SD card also takes a long time, taking about 5 seconds to read a 5 megapixel picture (1.5 MB). The low quality display makes everything dark and blurry.The mp3 feature works as advertised, but the file name is cut off after 8 letters (think DOS) and there is no display of any kind as to the length, artist, etc, that is kept in the mp3 file's ID3 tags. I couldn't test the video playback features except for mpeg-1. I had some mp4's, but the unit says "unsupported format" even though they played on my PC.The remote control is a joke. You need to be pointing DIRECTLY at the IR sensor. A few degrees off and it refuses to recognize. I thought the remote was broken when I tried this for the first time.The video out is 1 nice feature, but sadly, you'll never use it. It outputs at the resolution of the unit. My HDTV upscaled the input and made it actually look nicer than on the unit!To sum it up, this thing is a total piece of junk. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Sure, it's ambitious in its plans, but it fails to deliver on every level. DO NOT BUY this thing. You've been warned.
Got this printer about a year ago. It got very light use during that time as I have several other printers that get more frequent use. I doubt this thing printed more than 20 pages before the paper feed stopped working. For what it cost me it's not worth fixing. I'll just replace it with a better quality unit.
I like it but its a little bulky. Cd's can definetly not get damaged if thats what your looking for.
I bought this antenna for a portable tv I move around the house. It gives less signal than a non amplified very cheap set of rabbit ears.
I bought these on a whim when on Black Friday based on the positive reviews and the $60.00 price tag. People seemed to like them when they paid full price so I felt that I had to buy them when I could get them for 1/2 price. Based on the sound quality, flimsy stand and terrible charger (the stand itself) I think $60.00 should be the normal price at most.$100+ is way to much in my opinion.The headphones have a persistent hissing sound that is very distracting as other point out plus I have to lay a book on top of the headphones to get them seated correctly in the charger. I've read other reviews that suggest the hiss is a minor price to pay for the great sound quality but I have to suggest otherwise. I have a 6 year old pair of Sony Infrared headphones that sound orders of magnitude better than these with an slight hiss which is tolerable. The his these produce is terrible. Poor build quality, sound quality and feel are very disappointing. I suggest passing on these unless you can get them for less than $60.00 but better yet, look for something else that sounds good :)Of the hundreds of products I've purchased from Amazon, this is only the second or third I've felt compelled to review and only because my experience is so different than others.
I would suggest against buying this camera yes the price is great and it does work great but I had this camera for less than a year and the camera screen went black so I can't see what I am taking a picture of anymore. The camera also doesn't have a viewfinder so I can't take pictures that way either. This has been a problem for other users as well. Besides that if you want to take a chance of that not happening it takes very good pictures and it has an excellent shutter speed.
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)
When it prints, it prints ok - about as good as you'd expect from a cheap printer.The problem is, I think it's possessed. Clearly some evil force has taken over my printer. It works when it wants to. It may print 10 sheets without a problem and then jam on every sheet after that. And when it jams it makes a horrible clunking noise. If you print a multi-page document and it jams on the last sheet - once the jam is cleared - it may decide to reprint everything again, or nothing at all.Sometimes it will start printing when you haven't Queued anything. You'll be sitting there, minding your business, and it will feed a sheet of paper and start printing. And when you check your print Queue, you'll find it's empty.My family is planning to put it in the back yard and let everyone have a chance beating it with a hammer. I'd say, save up your empties for a few weeks and buy something a little better.
I bought this cable to program 8051 microcontrollers with and it didn't work for that application. I did not try it with anything else. I returned the cable.
i cant really review it because i never got the thing, i sent an email to bluproton and they never sent anything back to me i forgot about it of course i never really needed it in the first place but oh well just horrible though get an 8gb+ they are much better
These speakets are a waste of money! Ok 1st of all just takeing the thing outa the box it was already falling apart n the sidings for the soundholes was coming off. And I onlybumped them for lk 10 mins with my 500 watt xpload amp until they stopedworking and alot of smoke started coming from them!! They look nice but are rele not worth it.. I will never buy another product by pyle ever ever EVERRRR again!
One of the worst tech products I have ever purchased. Need technical support? Call them first before you purchase. Maybe they'll pick up the phone before your Card Scan shows up, but I doubt it. Hours are something ridiculous like only after 10:30 AM. Product did not scan upon its arrival and tech support is non-existent. I only gave this product 1 star because I had to. If 0 stars was an option, I would have chosen it.
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.
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT BOTTOM (Updated 9/18/03)----------------------------------------------I own an Iomega 128MB Mini Drive (USB 1.1) and wanted something bigger and faster (I have 6 USB 2.0 ports on a new Dell). As soon as I tried the Lexar I could not believe how slow it was in WinXP SP1. The Iomega's performance beat it by a wide margin. Before you shrug me off as a malcontent, hear my tale and look at my benchmark numbers.My introduction to the Lexar was filled with enthusiasm. 200MB in &lt; 50 seconds, the package said! I copied a 43MB directory using Windows Explorer drag and drop. It took 5+ minutes compared to 1 min 30+ seconds on the Iomega USB 1.1. I repeated the timings; little change.I went on to spend 4 hours or so on the internet at Lexar's site (no downloads, no user tips, worthless), Microsoft's site (informative but no help), and hours on Google. After a pathetic Lexar chat session that aborted, I called them and we decided that the Lexar might be defective. Took it back to OfficeMax for a replacement, and the replacement ran just as badly.I diddled with my WinXP system for a couple hours removing some suspect drivers from Iomega and Veritas, changed my CMOS to disable "USB Emulation", made sure the Device Manager Policies tab was set to "Optimize for Performance", turned off McAfee AntiVirus, and other tweaks. In all, no improvement whatever!Before taking the Lexar back to OfficeMax, I tried two other things: 1) Downloaded the WIN98 drivers and ran the device on my 5 year-old Dell with Win98 and USB 1.1; 2) Found a WinXP system totally unrelated to mine and did a benchmark there.1) My old Dell with the new drivers ran the same 43MB copy in only 1 min.34 secs on the Lexar (big improvement over WinXP and 2.0 ports), but then the Iomega Mini Drive improved as well to 1 min. 10 secs.2) Just now came back from Best Buy who let me use a Compaq Presario with equivalent memory and processor speed (not that this is that important) and with 6 "Certified" USB 2.0 ports, running also on WinXP SP1. I copied a 24MB directory from their C: drive in 54 secs. on the Iomega Mini Drive and a whopping 2 mins. 26 secs. on the Lexar JumpDrive. (According to Lexar's packaging this should have taken 6 or so seconds.) And, yes, I did remember to set the Policies to "Optimize for Performance".The only conclusions I can draw from all this are: 1) The Lexar 2.0 can't come close to Iomega's 1.1 Mini Drive and their USB 1.1 Zip 250, except on a system with USB 1.1 ports. 2) there might be "bad blood" between the Lexar and either WinXP or 2.0 hardware. I lean toward there being a flaw in WinXP SP1. It would be nice if the vendors could supply their own drivers (tested) for Win2000/XP.I'm not trying to disparage Lexar since other 2.0 mini or flash drives could perform as badly. I just tried a SanDisk Cruzer Mini 2.0 and obtained similar poor performance and I saw a newsgroup posting complaining about a Sony Micro Vault 2.0.My advice to you: Buy your drive from a vendor that will provide a quick 100% refund, benchmark the drive you select against a name brand 1.1 version (especially if you have 2.0 USB ports), don't pay a premium for a 2.0 drive if you have 1.1 USB ports. And ... be wary of the hype on the packaging. USB 2.0 means many different things.(ADDENDUM 9/18/03)What I've said above is still true but I've pretty much isolated the problem to WinXP and the buggy way it handles FAT and FAT32. I formatted my PNY Attache 2.0 as "NTFS" and the performance took a quantum leap upward. Unfortunately these drives come formatted at FAT or FAT32. So ... if you're having slow performance and don't need portability to non-NTFS computers, this will likely give you an unbelievable boost.Those of you who raved about the performance of this device (with the default FAT format) are probably only copying a single large file. Try copying a directory with 500 small files and you'll likely agree with me. Hopefully Microsoft will fix this problem and I'll pull this negative review.
The sound is great.The wear is comfortable.But, this is not ideal for traveling.
I purchased this item for work. It has capability to use password protect on part of drive and leave other section open to 'public'(you can select size for each).I used one time then went to use a second time and it's no longer funtional - keeps coming up error and cannot access drive.It now sits on desk as reminder of silly impulse buys gone wrong. Nice design though to bad it doesn't work.
All iPod Classics SkipI have two iPods:* The iPod Classic Model A1238 - MB150LL, Firmware V1.0.2 PC, 6th generation and* The older iPod 80G Model A1136 - MA450LL, Firmware V1.2.1, , 5th generation (the one with the glossy front face).The new iPod Classic skips when playing WAV and other lossless file formats loaded via iTunes...but its predecessor does not.I synced about 20G of the exact same lossless and MP3 music on both iPods (5G & 6G).The older 80G iPod does not skip.The iPod Classic 160G skips on all of the songs... It skips on every song in exactly the same place every time I play the song. By skipping, I mean, the song plays and then suddenly stops and the iPod goes on to the next song.In iTunes, I can select the song in the iPod Classic library and it plays through the whole song on the PC.I finally took the iPod classic back to Apple and they gave me a new one. The replacement iPod Classic does exactly the same thing. The songs skip in exactly the same place they did on the one I took back.I've read on a bunch of web sites where a lot of other people have been having the same problem.Technically it could be a parity problem, a certain bit configuration or something to do with the gapless feature of the iPod.Apple suggested that I can fix the problem by take the original CD and rip it using iTunes and then syncing the iPod. But if the CD has a tiny bad spot in it, the song will still skip.Apple's stated solution for the skipping problem is to run (sync) the song through the MP3 compression using iTunes.But, the reason for the 160G was to be able to load and play lossless files.This has been a challenge since I bought the iPod Classic. There are a bunch of us waiting for these problems with the iPod Classic to be fixed.If you are considering purchasing an iPod for this purpose, save your money. Apple has in essence said they have no intention of fixing this problem.
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.
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 used my Zune for 9 months, then, downloaded the software "upgrade". Not only did the "upgrade" screw up my computer and other music software, the music on the Zune suddenly deleted when the Zune was not even connected to the computer. My Zune is now a very expensive paperweight. After attempting to get assistance from Zune Help (these are people who know less about the product than I) and realizing that they would never be able to offer anything of any relevance that I hadn't already tried, I bought a new Imac, a new Ipod, and exported my music to an external hard drive, then uploaded all to Itunes on my new computer. This solved my Zune problem.
My husband couldn't get the thing to work. Try another brand if you need this kind of product.
I bought this RCA recorder and it worked twice. I wrote to the company because I no longer had the receipt, and after several weeks, got to the right person at RCA through their FB page. She acted as if she was doing me a favor and would do a one-time replacement of the item. I had to pay for shipping of the original lemon recorder back to RCA. I opened the replacement recorder and set it up, nothing happened! Another lemon! I even put in my own rechargeable batteries, switched the tapes back and forth, and there was barely movement even in the FF/Rewind options. I will not be buying RCA products any longer. RCA used to mean "quality" but those days are gone!
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.
I have an Intel DH67GD motherboard which has a DVI-I output. This adapter would not output a signal to a Samsung T240HD monitor. All I get could ever get was a blank (black) display. I was hoping it would work with my motherboard, but I kind-of expected it not to work. In the past, on other computers, I found that unless the manufacturer includes an adapter as part of the included accessories, the chances that a third party adapter would work is pretty slim.I was sort of surprised this did not work since it should have been compatible with all DVI specificiations (e.g. Single/Dual Link DVI-D and single/dual link DVI-I).Update 9/11/2011: My display, Samsung T240HD, has a DVI-D port. This adapter is a DVI-I. DVI-I and DVI-D are incompatible. The item description does indicate which your buying. But, let it be known, the adapter being shipped is a DVI-I.
This product is much too big to be sold as an HTPC case. That is not the reason I rate it at 1 star but the reason ate the shipping cost to return it. Measure the space you want to put this in before you order. Unless you are putting this in a game room or intend to use it to build a fighting robot (do people still do that?) it's probably much too big.I rate it at 1 star for it's look. It is touted as being stylish but due to it's size and design my wife's initial reaction was "that looks like a circa 1980's record player" and she is not wrong. It will not fit in with your current home theater set up. It will stick out like a sore thumb and make people wonder why you are storing a record player next to your tv. Making something shiny and black does not hide the fact that it is ridiculously over sized. Again, measure where you intend to put it, decide if you want your media center to look like the 1980's and ask yourself if you will be attaching saw blades and remote controls to this thing. If you answer no to either if the last few questions move on.If you still decide to buy it buy FANS. Yeah it has 4 fan slots but no fans.
I bought this unit to get inexpensive RAID 5 storage on my small office network. It worked fine for six months, until I had to reinstall the drivers on a reformatted computer. Not only will the drivers not install, but the installer fails with a message box titled "Error" that says "Installation failed--that's it nothing else, no clue as to what went wrong.Spend your money on something that uses a standard TCP/IP connection, rather than non-standard, proprietary drivers. when it works, it's fine. but unfortunately, it doesn't always work.
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.
I've had this router for about 6 weeks and I loved it. It's really fast. With comcast, I get around 4mbps. The setup was decent, had a few problems here and there but got it running that same day I got it. Even though I was happy then, now I hate it a lot.1) This gateway only works with cable internet and cannot be used as just a router.2) It does not have a firmware upgrade option.3) This router has a VPN bug. You cannot connect to a VPN with this gateway, eventhough it has options that make it seem like it would be able to work.4) Tech support is retarded. I asked them to help me with the VPN problem and I talked to 3 different people, and they told me certain things to do, and I told them it probably wouldn't work (ie restarting the router, port forwarding) but they said it would definitely work...yet I find out it doesn't work. Spent several hours doing this, and nothing came of it.Just as long as you're not going to use this to connect to a VPN or think about upgrading the firmware, then this is a good gateway.
This product is the largest waste of money ever. It dosen't do half of the things that it claims it does, it almost never plays DIVX or XVID files correctly, and its not even supported by prism anymore. Thats right, prism has stopped updating their software and pretty much left this product out to dry so they could work on new hardware. The hardware interface is horrible, the computer interface is horrible, and every time i turn of the player there is a 50/50 chance that it will freeze when starting up next time. If you want to waste your money, then this is the product for you.
This product worked fine for a while but it has too many flaws to be worthwhile.1 - My iSight camera stopped working when plugged into the hub, I have to plug it directly into the Mac Mini but since the takes 2 ports to plug into the Mac Mini, it's either the video or the sound, I don't have enough ports on the Mac Mini to plug iSight + keyboard + speakers (I do have a old Apple Studio Display that takes an extra port). I figured the iSight stopped working because each time I use it, I plug and unplug it, this hub is cheaply made and now the ports don't work after doing this for 2 years. (I am very careful when I plug and unplug USBs...)2 - as mentioned in other reviews, it does not have it's own power supply, not enough power for my iSight camera, when the last port was still working, the image kept blinking. My speakers will not work when plugged into the hub, period.This would be a great product if not cheaply made and if it had it's own power supply, but as is, I have to look for another solution as this doesn't work for me.
I purchased the Linksys wireless router to replace my netgear, which was working, but kept dropping the wired connection. I am relatively computer savvy, but could not get a connection. So I called customer service, who said that the problem was very easy to fix, but that they needed to charge me an additional $10 to access my computer and fix it. I asked them wasn't this covered with the warranty, and they said no, because they have to actually have someone go in. I informed them that my computer worked with the other wireless router, and that I wasn't paying another $[...] on top of what I already paid.My advice--I told them that I'd rather return the router than spend another $10 just to get past the installation process, and they finally yielded.So what was the problem? The router login site is 192.168.1.1 and I just needed to set the key passphrase. On Netgear, it was [...] or something like that. So all they had to tell me was the router login site, and this was supposed to be the reason they needed access to my computer.Like I said, great product--this thing has not dropped connection both wireless and wired, great speeds--but customer service leaves something to be desired.
I HAVE HAD THIS UNIT FOR A YEAR. VOICE WAS NEVER CLEAR BUT ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO IT GOT REAL BAD AND YOU COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT WAS SAYING AT ALL. NOW THE VOICE WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE HAD AND USED RADAR DETECTORS SINCE THE OLD FOXES IN 1977. I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE BREAK UNTIL THIS COBRA. I ONLY GET RID OF THEM TO UPDATE. THIS ONE IS JUNK. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
I picked up one of these (the 1 gigabyte model) from Penney's for about $20. It was my first MP3 player. It convinced me that I like the convenience of the format for situations like working out at the gym; however, this is pretty much a piece of junk. The "manual" is written in a form of English that is not spoken anywhere in this dimension (and I'm usually pretty tolerant of non-native speakers, having taught English as a Second Language in the past.)The cap covering the USB plug doesn't stay on: I had to wedge a piece of velcro under the cap to keep it from falling off and becoming lost. There is a plastic loop for a lanyard situated at one end between the two microplug jacks and there isn't quite enough clearance for the plug on either side, so -- over time -- the headphone plug starts to lose contact and one channel or the other cuts out. I've tried to open the player up to attempt a fix, but it doesn't look promising.The player takes a single standard AAA battery and get probably 15 - 20 hours before needing replacement or recharging, so I will give it credit for efficiency.If the device were sturdier, I'd recommend it whole-heartedly even with its shortcomings, but I'm ultimately disappointed in it (though persuaded that I want to replace it with another MP3 player.
One good thing about this camera ( and the only good thing!) is that it is easy to operate. The software is easy also, but inferior to photodeluxe, which is offered with many other cameras. One of the major bad points of this camera are that the printed picture quality is bad. A friend has a kodak dc215 and I printed a picture taken with my camera next to one taken with his and the kodak was much better. The other negative thing about this camera is that it takes the picture about 3 seconds after pressing the button. I would expect some delay, but this camera is ridiculous! So my advice: get a kodak dc215 or fujifilm finepix 1400. I'm returning my polaroid as I write this.
I am waiting for a replacement. THe drum I received has loud clicks when priniting.
For any reason the information about the cord size is incorrect..I bought this item to cover some new connection in coax cable...this item does not work for RG6 coax cable.
A very very poor product. I gave 1 star cos I could'nt go lower than that. I have been networking for at least 2 yrs. and yeah I have worked with the big names. But they never give any problems. I am believer in giving an opportunity to others. So I did and I suffered. THIS PRODUCT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE RIGHT DRIVER IN THE PROVIDED DISK. I had to go thier website and download the driver. Well, that was not the end. I must have added and removed this about 10 times and finally I gave up.I am going to return this product and pay little more money and get a better one.I WOULD NEVER BUY ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY.I tried to call tech support between 9-10 pm and I must have waited for an hour and then I gave up. There is no message about wait..nothing.
This remote does not work with the Nikon D100, even though a search for D100 remote turns up this item.
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.
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.
Mine is headed for the trash. It worked okay for a month. Then it started losing its network settings. I dealt with that by resetting it for another few months. Now the drive is showing as failed/inaccessible. I would try to fix it, but I just cannot trust it. I have already purchased a replacement and started using it. I am quite disappointed with this product as well as the support web site. Seems like the manufacturer could care less about this item in their line up. I recommend that you keep on looking.
I have joined a class action lawsuit against Apple because of how easily the Nano scratches.For those of you who think this lawsuit is stupid, worthless and for those who think the iPod nano is made exactly the same as previous iPods, you're wrong. I suggest to those who believe this to read the filing that these two law firms filed. It suggests that Apple knowingly made these iPods with thinner materials, making them easier to scratch, to lower manufacturing cost. This is why this lawsuit is not stupid or "bull". A company who makes a bad product knowingly should be held accountable!I have five iPods; iPod mini, a 20GB iPod, an iPod shuffle, an iPod U2 Edition, & iPod nano. All of them have gone into my hoodie pocket that contains nothing else (no keys, no pens, paper, etc.). All of them are scratch free except the iPod nano. I bought the iPod nano September 15, 2005 at Best Buy and took it home where I laid the box on my desk. It stayed there until Monday morning where I took it out of the box (for the first time) and loaded all the music I wanted onto it. I was leaving for vacation that day by the way. I put the Nano in my hoodie pocket, with nothing else in there, and left for the bus. A few moments into my trip and I took the Nano out of my soft cotton made hoodie pocket and it was scratched badly enough already that it is hard to see what is on the screen.I feel I, and everyone else who has a scratched iPod nano, am entitled to a new iPod nano from Apple, however, all I really want Apple to do is admit that they have a bad product out there and I want them to fix it for future iPod nanos (which I have no doubt they've already done). [...]
The bag is easy to use: It opens out flat which makes for easy accessing of equipment. The big drawback is the main compartment where the lenses are kept has a double zipper-left and right sides. While I was carrying a full pack one of the side zippers worked it's way down and one of my lenses fell out and crashed to the cement! Now I safety pin the 2 zippers together at the top, and still with the weight of the bag the zip works it's way open as much as the safety pine allows it.
I ordered 2 of these Lorex DVRs for 2 different stores and both worked well upon setup. But after 6 months, one kept losing time, and pretty soon clock just stopped. It's still recording, but if the clock always says the same day, then you can't really scroll thru previous days recordings (there all the same day to the machine!). So it was still under warranty and we sent it back and they replaced it with a new one. Now, a year later, the same thing! So disappointed that we're getting a different system with a different brand. The other still works (fingers crossed) but still, it's just not a reliable brand.
The range on this product is a bad joke.Trying to use this product with an HTPC. The mouse is incapable of receiving or broadcasting through the chassis even. In other words it won't move if the dongle is plugged in the back and the mouse is right in front. To say nothing of sitting on the couch 6 feet away of course. The keyboard seems to be able to be understood through the chassis of the computer but move 6 inches further away and forget it.When I plug the dongle into a female USB cable and bring it to the coffee table, I can measure its actual range in open air, with no obstructions. Let's see. The range of this "30 meter" product is exactly:28 inches.Yup, just over two feet in open air.Great work on the engineering, Kensington. You have made an utterly useless wireless Mouse/Keyboard combo.
Purchased this TV in Dec 2007 from REX TV (so ya know how their service is since out of business), already has verticles developing in the picture before I even own it 3 years. Up until this point the picture quality was great, an LED set should last approx. 60,000 hours. Im going with an LG this time and capture those great prices and reduced warranties on Amamzon.com.
Apparently, this product comes as a e270 or an e270v - but it isn't advertised which one you're buying. The one I purchased is unable to add playlists and unable to delete tracks directly from the player. Just wish I had known which one I was purchasing and the differences between the two.
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
Easy to use. Sounds clear, very convenient. But..., great if you only want to record 9 out of 10 notes in your music. The fact that it always clips the recording, and seems to miss the essential parts of what you are recording, makes this product useless. Returned after two weeks of frustration.
I recently ordered anIomega eGo BlackBelt Mac Edition 1 TB FireWire 800/FireWire 800/USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 35115 (Black). This case was listed on the same page, so I ordered it, wanting protection for my new drive. It seems like a nice case, but it is TOO SMALL for the drive. The drive comes with a rubber wrap-around guard which protects the four corners. If I remove that, I can squeeze the drive into the case, but cannot carry the guard with it. Rather disappointed that it would be listed on the same page.
Bought this at walmart, OMG, this pos sucks nuts. Its too flimsy. Everytime I press the shutter button the camera wobbles, so its useless.
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.
Most mac users probably won't be buying a Zune, but I thought the price was good and I wanted to try something new. Of course I knew it didn't play well with mac os, but I had Vista installed on my mac, so I figured it would work fine with that. It did work, but it took me a long time to get it working and get my music on it. Once I had my music transfered, it did a fine job of playing music, but the interface was not the best I have seen. I would prefer the sansa one over the zune interface. The wireless transfer thing turned out to be a flop for me since I only know one person with a zune, and we couldn't get it to work anyways. Pretty much, I felt like I was stuck with a huge 30gb mp3 player. Yea, music worked fine, but I was expecting more. I'm trying to return it, and now I'm gonna get a sansa. If that thing flops I will go back to an iPod.
Garmin n&uuml;vi Vehicle Power CableI have a Garmin 760 series. This cord powers the Garmin but it puts the unit into data download mode, and the GPS map does not operate. Get the right cord for your unit. Search Garmin website.
We bought it about 1 month ago. It malfunctioned the first day..got stuck. It worked OK for 2 weeks and then again it started to malfunction. It keeps losing satellite reception every 10 minutes. I am returning it!
The Panasonic Lumix FZ35 has a really nice Leica super-zoom lens that opens to very wide angle - great feature, very useful. When this filter is mounted on the lens (it screws onto the end) the four corners of the frame show the edges of the filter. All four corners are black. Once you zoom in a bit this goes away, but it's annoying. I don't know if this is a problem with the filter or the lens but I'm disappointed.
The GPS352 does not support text to speech. It will not call out the street names of the turns or exits. It only calls out the distance and the direction of the turn.The maps are out of date. Roads that have been in my subdivision for 3 years are not on the map. As well as well known grocery stores. I would not trust this unit in unfamiliar areas. Of course that is the only reason to buy a gps unit...The routing determined by the unit is very poor. It directs me to take local 2 lane roads the cross several railroad tracks (which are always busy) instead of the main 4 lane road which leads straight to the main highway. The unit ignores the fastest route and prefer highway selections.The unit also replaces saved routes which are painstakingly created to avoid certain roads with the original calculated routes.The windshield mount allows the unit to vibrate and shake making it difficult to read. When not shaking, the display is good.
I have had this camera for just under a year. I bought the warranty. One day it just stopped working. Wouldn't turn on. I brought it to a repair center. It was sent back to SHARP and given all new internal parts. I don't plan to keep it, but the warranty saved me from having a very expensive paper weight.
I can't believe I bought this piece of crap. I thought Bose was good by their reputation. I bought this system and called a couple of friends to show it off. My friend Carl called me over and put on some music on his home built system. I was totally blown away. He put on Genesis "The Lamb" And my hair stood up. The detail, the highs the lows, he poured me a glass of single malt and it danced off the table. Like my $1,000 Bose system could do this? Not! He put on some organ music and I seriously thought the building was going to come down on us. He laughed like a mad scientist. My $1.200.00 Bose system sounds like a toy compared to this. Tinny, no midrange, deep bass or high trebles. I'm either taking it back or selling it on eBay. Carl says he will build me a decent system in his cabinet shop. Sometimes one needs a good short, sharp shock. Oh yeah, listening to Pink Floyd on Carl's system is like dropping acid and he says he can put one together for me for under $1,000.00. Everyone should have a friend Carl and everyone should avoid Bose.
In interests of full disclosure, I chose not to buy this printer due to toner costs. Just check those costs before you buy. A 3000 page toner costs $70, versus $54 for the toner of an equivalent Brother (say the HL1440 which I have owned) or $70 for a 6000 page Brother toner. I think Samsung is known to do this &quot;make the profit in the refills&quot; for this printer.
This is an awful cassette recorder. I rushed during Christmas to buy one and foolishly threw out the packaging and receipt so I am unable to return it. It is cheap plastic and their is no rewind or speed control.Do not buy this product!
Typically I am satisfied with Scosche products, but this time was very disappointing. The area for the actual stereo to go in is to small, I ended up using my roto tool to cut-out/sand down an opening big enough for the stereo. I got a normal sized radio, nothing fancy at all. But needless to say it doesn't look clean and smooth. Also, the whole console area is pretty much just a snap in place type of deal, and it doesn't snap in very well at all. I got it in place and it doesn't sit flush at all. Pretty disappointed, but it's not worth trying over.
While I'm not very techy person, I like owning cool gadgets and admit to have spent a good chunk of money on them in my lifetime. So with all the hype around this Zune thing, I had to get one. Close to 300 bucks later, I have my gadget, sitting in my home office desk. But did I get any cool-factor joy for the price?No sir. For starters, here's my quick findings:Its huge. What sort of baggy-pants were part of the group testing this product? And you get the same 30G for that extra bulk - where's the progress?Screen seems less brighter/sharper than I expected, especially in unfavorable lighting.Center button looks like a circular scroll wheel but isn't - its a fake (just a cheap 4-corner version).Installation is slow and has a lot of steps with corny pictures of people I don't care about.I still don't understand why I can't use American dollars to buy songs, instead of these "points". Seems like its a ploy to make me spend more money, like casinos with the chips that don't feel like real money.I could go on and on, but I don't think its worth the effort... I'm sure I'll find some glitches and more gripes over the next few days. Or maybe I'll just put it back in the wrapping and wait for a "re-gift" opportunity.
I really looked forward to using this product and it has been a real pain from the beginning. It has now died completely and shuts off as soon as I start it, similiar to other reviews. Not sure how much effort to put into fixing, if possible. May just junk it. Be forewarned...piece of junk.
The quality of the pictures are nice WHEN they will actually print. Unless you use the printer with your camera ON the dock it is incredibly hard to get the darn thing to work. If you decide to crop the picture on your PC and then want to print it be prepared to invest time in getting the darn thing to work! I have had it for sometime now and I have never been more irritated than when it comes time to print pictures on this thing.
The 400 GB model worked great until the power button broke. The drive works but the case failed! Seagate's snotty 3rd world reps made matters worse. Seagate sux!
Bought it on Amazon but came from Audio Store. The receiver took me an hour to set up and then did not perform as expected (turntable wouldn't even generate sound but would on my old receiver which I rehooked up) so it went directly back costing me shipping both ways. I will stear clear of Sherwood
Nice idea, but the unit stopped working after the second use. Very tricky for young kids to set up. Would not recommend.
I purchased this item to go along with the Automotive computer from blogs stating the unit needed to connect to computer well not only did the unit come with own cable but this was not the correct hook up
I just received my WGT624 router from Amazon. Same issues as another reviewer here. I was able to hook it up relatively easily and achieved 54 Mbps from the farthest reaches of my house. In order to reach the coveted 108 Mbps threshold I figured I should try upgrading the firmware. Big mistake. To make a long story short, I found out from tech support that 1-2 out of 50 or 2%-4% have a firmware upgrade issue that basically zaps the unit into uselessness. If you purchase this item, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/support_details.asp?dnldID=592 and type in your serial # from the bottom of the unit. Supposedly it will tell you if your unit's firmware is upgradeable. Mine wasn't. At least tech support was friendly. Now I am waiting for a new unit and I am cautiously optimistic that this next unit will work as advertised. Just one more word of advice. If you purchase one of these, the serial # is on the bottom of the box. Instead of monkeying around with opening up the box and messing with the packaging, you can check the serial at the above URL. This may also be useful to make sure you're getting an upgradeable unit if purchasing from a local retailer rather than an e-tailer. Well good luck and I'll update this review when I receive my new router (2-3 business days according to tech support).
I would NOT recommend purchasing this. The DVD player worked very well for the first few times I used it but probably the 6th time I used it, it cut off to static during the middle of the movie and now will not read any DVDs. It turns on for about 5 seconds and loads as if nothing is wrong then just craps out. With so many options on the market it would be smart to pick another DVD player!!!
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.
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.
Jan, 3 2008 Purchased from Amazon........DEC. 5, 2009. The stand by light stays on but theres nobody home. Does not do anything. Guess it's target practice now......
I ordered this phone/clock radio and while the electronics seemed to work fine, the phone was dead and would never produce a dial tone, no matter what I changed or did.
It worked great for a short time. I had only used it about a dozen times when it started to work sporadically then a couple of days later didn't work at all. It really is crap, you might need to spend a little extra for a better one but that's the best way to go.
PLEASE do not buy this monster. I spent five hours trying to install this and it still does not work. Technical support is nonexistent. At first I wanted to destroy it; then I wanted to cry (seriously). Does the military own this company?!? I expect such poor quality only from the government. I hope that this company goes bankrupt SOON. I read the reviews here on amazon and bought it here because of them; don't believe a word. I am a computer geek but I could not handle this.
DVDs that work on other machines won't load on this machine. Sometimes it will take 20 minutes trying to load and then will reject the disk. Sometimes it skips large segments of a movie that plays fine on another machine. Not worth the trouble!
I am an unibiased photographer (I actually use many different digital cameras, including Canon) but needed an ultra slim compact for leisure travel and everday use. Canon should be ashamed of the SD200/300 series.Screen: I hear alot about cracked LCDs...well mine is not cracked yet but it probably will be soon. No LCDs do not crack themselves, but when you start with a poor LCD and do not protect it, well...Although recessed the TFT LCD is left exposed and unprotected and is VERY sensative. The LCD is perhaps the worst in its class, good pixel count and bright and smooth straight on but horrible when at ANY angle or in semi bright light--it whites out around the edges, unlike Sony and Casio models. Lots of pixels do not mean a great image if the LCD is pporly constructed. Canon needs to build in a poly screen protector to improve clarity and protect the LCD. The LCD WILL BREAK if you take this in hot or cold weather or keep it in your pocket...hmmm, makes sense for $300+ and for a portable camera, right? wrong.Photo quality is average at best. The Casio EX series blew this away in terms of quality (although it is 5 MP)Canon produced horrible purple lines around bright objects, red eye, lack of clarity. Color good though.Cheap battery door inexcusable, battery life is the lowest i've seen out there for a digtal camera and menus are confusing.Overall a great waste of $300+ bucks.
I have owned this camera since January and have YET to take a camera that is not blurry.I get the "red hand" in every single picture. Even with a tripod. I have tried every setting, every lighting, inside, outside, you name it and I NEVER get a clear picture. Not a single one.Needless to say, I am beyond disappointed and will NEVER buy another kodak camera.
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
My husband and I purchased the Zune 30GB digital media player almost two years ago. His Zune crashed and died on him a few months ago and mine died yesterday. We experienced very strange technical difficulties 6 month into having this brand new Zune in our possession. I am so disappointed in this product being that we spent $300 each and now they both don't work!!!! My husband purchased an extended warranty on his and Microsoft is doing little to nothing to replace these defective, poor imitation of an I Pod device. I am soooo disappointed in Microsoft!!! Microsoft should stand by the quality and integrity of their products. We are like the only ones left in our family that prefer PC products-- although our family has been telling us for years that MACs are more technically superior and more reliable -now who has egg on their face? I have family members that have had I Pods for almost five years and they have never had problems with their MP3 player. We should've have gotten an I Pod instead. I would NOT buy this product because you would be throwing your money out the window!!!!
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.
Ya these worked out well when I first got them, it went all downhill from there. My games looked good, but my blu-rays on my Toshiba were terrible, the picture was jumpy (it was jumping between the current picture and a picture 1sec ahead) and you couldn't enjoy the movie at all. And on top of all that, 2 weeks later I turn on the PS3 and pictures gone, cables were fried, I'm using the A/V cables included till my Sony brand component cables arrive
This keyboard does not work with the latest smart cards. Look up a compatibility matrix before you buy any smartcard reader.
Under no circumstances should you buy this piece of crud, which would not work even after an hour and a half on the phone with the (really quite nice and thorough) tech in the Phillipines. The device worked great as a wired router but would not allow me to connect to the internet even though my laptop said I had an "excellent" connection. After 90 minutes of changing every conceivable setting on my laptop, the tech told me that the router was defective. My Netgear router never gave me a problem. Go Netgear.
I own this watch and I cannot get the software to load on my PC without it crashing. It worked once while I was on XP but since upgrading to Vista it is a complete disaster.When it worked the software was hardly usable.While the T6 may be a good watch - the idea is to be able to use the downloaded data for your training program. The way the software works this is simply not practical.I cannot in good conscience recommend this watch (due to the software) for anyone who want to manage their training data.There are better solutions out there one of which is cycleops for cyclists. I have no idea what to use for a runner may be one of the polar products.Suunto should be ashamed of the lousy software. I know a few people from Finland and they are a proud people but you would not know it from this piece of software. I hope Suunto reads this and will do something about it. Pity for such a nice watch to be hamstrung by junky software.BTW I downloaded the latest software v2.20
It's my first PDA. As a doctor I use it both for business and personal information. After owning it for about 8 months, the battery would no longer recharge, so I sent it back to handspring. Service was promt and relatively courteous except for one thing...they didn't fix the problem! The unit was returned to me with exactly the same malfunction. Mechanical breakdowns happen, but since the customer support isn't there to back up the product, I won't buy from Handspring again.To add some more. Finally got the problem fixed, but it recurred two more times. I am now the happy owner of a Sony Clie SJ20...compact, reliable, good screen resolution.
I've used many Microsoft-brand keyboards and mice over the years, and this one is easily the worst. I'm the IT director of my company, and we just deployed about two dozen of these on new computers. The majority of the units have been problematic, with the most common issue being extremely poor mouse reception even with new batteries and short ranges involved. The receiver and mouse just don't seem to go together and function more like infrared than RF devices (i.e., direct line of sight). One user was so frustrated that he went back to his previous old and crusty mouse. Other problems experienced less frequently have been keyboard reception problems and certain keyboard keys not working. The keyboard layout itself is also a bit non-standard and takes some getting used to. The key travel is kind of short, sort of like a laptop keyboard. Major thumbs down on this product.
The reviews here in display a wealth of information. The thing that glared at me were "you have to put the bag on the ground to open it up". Bad news, especially if you are shooting bear at Cooper Landing, to make matters worse is the mention of the two inch wide straps (hiker's night mare) and the fact the bag is not rain proof.... sticking zippers and things falling out when opened was enough to convince this is not the bag for me. Of course neither is the one I am married to but I still love her.
The Pentium 4 CPU requires that the fan run all the time at a very fast speed which means that it is VERY noisy. I looked at this very model in several stores and NEVER heard the fan run. I was told by Sony that the fan was not on in the store because it wss bssically being used as a "TV" not a computer. I feel that this is false advertising. I did extensive research on this unit before purchasing. Now I am facing up to a $400.00 penalty when I return this unit to have the seller take it back (if they will). This is bad business and bad retail policy on the part of Amazon. Buyer beware!
This kit will do the job for a good price point but that is not without its flaws. The speaker input wires are not marked positive or negative making connections more time consuming then they should be especially if you running a longer wire for your amp to your speakers, there should at least be a stripe indicating positive to avoid wrong connections.
Do not buy this TV or any others from Westinghouse. My LTV-32w6 from Best Buy started intermittently flickering and eventually died after about 3.5 years, which was about $340 per year. I asked Westinghouse for help and they emailed me several suggestions, none of which worked. When I told them their suggestions didn't work, they never replied back. I tried to have it repaired, but the necessary spare parts are no longer made. When I searched the internet and found how many other people had similar problems with this TV and found that Westinghouse ranks with the worst on Consumer Reports brand reliability, I kicked myself for ever falling for the decent price. I have since purchased a Sony.
I really wanted to order a Fan from Amazon.com, because they have such a nice selection on most products. I was suprised that Amazon didn't carry any other brand name Fans from companies like CoolerMaster, Thermaltake, etc., the FANS are on the noisy side compared to other brand name fans. I also thought there were LED lights on these fans, but don't be fooled they are just clear, boring, and very noisy fans...another minus for antech...:(...hope i can return these or i have to end up suffering to extreme headaches from vibrations and noise...
AVOID using the shoulder strap!I originally gave this bag 4 stars because the shoulder strap could stand to be longer and I wish the loop handles had some sort of velcro closure to hold them together. Unfortunately, yesterday after walking one block with the bag slung over my shoulder, I discovered the end had ripped (see the picture I uploaded). The way the bag is designed, the weight of the bag contents isn't distributed properly from the shoulder strap and the load is carried by the stitching at the top end corners of the bag.Otherwise this is a good basic square profile duffle bag to store (but not carry) your precious metal detector. The length of the bag requires disassembling your detector to fit. The walls are padded. It features a full-length internal side pocket for storing user manuals, etc. There's also a zippered pocket on the outside of one end for storage of smaller items like batteries. Two small velcro straps are sewn inside the bottom of the bag to secure one of your metal detector shafts.With one metal detector stowed inside, I can also fit a set of full size headphones, finds bag, detecting tools, spare coils, and small towel. In other words, there's plenty of room for its intended purpose.
Sadly, I returned this tripod and ordered a replacement. Sader yet is that I am now returning the replacement tripod also. Why? Because of a fatal flaw in the design. The tripod as a whole is quite nice--if just a tad heavy. However I need this tripod for panoramic shots using a panoramic head attached to the removable plate. The fatal flaw is that the head does not fully lock, so that when the camera is attached to the pano head the vertical tilt does not stay locked, and can topple the entire head. My much less expensive and "fancy" old tripod has a ratcheded vertical tilt so that when it is fully locked down it can not move even if forced. I actually called the company to see if this is a design flaw and they assured me that the replacement would fully lock. Alas, it doesn't. I would not recommend this for anyone using a pano head...as it will tip over.DL in PS, CA
I'm still waiting for them to correct the problem,they sent the wrong product twice.What is really sad is that they sent the same wrong one.I,ve had to pay to send it back once so far and trying to get them to send a self address envelope postaged prepaid along with the right product..thier communication back to me has inproved..I've asked them to call me on numerous times but haven't.Which I thought would be the easiest way to resolve this...will see..It not that I'am not patient..its been a month now..but still have faith..will see
I loved this drive, worked incredibly well, and was able to back up both my Apple computer and Windows XP without a problem. Then it happened...one day I plugged the drive in and my Mac said it did not recognize the drive. Not worrying too much I tried it on my Windows machine, it came up as "Local Disk" and told me it needed to be reformatted. Tried again with my Mac, said the same thing, telling me it might be damaged or needed to be reformatted. Cannot get any response from this drive anymore, and so, what it comes down to, is I paid $300 for a drive to fail, and now I all my backups, gone, all my videos non-accessible, all my documents never to be seen again. Definitely my fault for placing trust in this drive, and using it as my only means of backup, but now I have all sorts of stuff that I can no longer access, and have a really fancy, really friggen expensive paperweight. This was my first time using Seagate, and definitely my last. I should have just stuck with Lacie or Western Digital. Man, am I annoyed!
I WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING THIS ROUTER. ESPECIALLY AFTER READING SUCH GREAT REVIEWS. I GOT IT QUICKLY, AMAZON DID IT'S JOB AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT! WELL THAT EXCITEMENT QUICKLY TURNED TO AGGRAVATION. AFTER FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS METICULOUSLY I FOUND OUT THE FOLLOWING DAY THAT I WASN'T GETTING EMAIL. I TRIED BYPASSING THE ROUTER AND I GOT EMAIL. I CALLED D-LINK AND AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES WAS TOLD IT WAS THE PROVIDERS PROBLEM AND HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM. I EXPLAINED THAT WHEN I BYPASSED THE ROUTER I GOT EMIAL. THEY GAVE ME SOME EXCUSE AS TO WHY THAT WAS HAPPENING AND TOLD ME TO CONTACT MY PROVIDER. I CONTACTED MY PROVIDER WHO SPENT ABOUT 30 MINUTES IN TOTAL, FIRST DOING TESTS FROM THEIR END THEN TAKING CONTROL OF MY COMPUTER REMOTELY CHECKING SETTINGS AND SUCH AS I WATCHED THE CURSOR MOVING ABOUT ON THE SCREEN AS THEY OPENED AND CLOSED PROGRAMS AND CHECKED EVERYTHING. THEY ASSURED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DEFINITELY BEING CAUSED BY THE ROUTER AND ALSO STATED THAT WHEN WE BYPASSED THE ROUTER EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. AGAIN I CONTACTED D-LINK AND AGAIN IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES WAS TOLD IT WAS DEFINITELY THE PROVIDERS FAULT AND THEY TOLD ME TO HAVE THE PROVIDER CHECK THIS AND THAT. I CALLED THE PROVIDER AND THEY CHECKED THEIR RECORDS ON WHAT HAD JUST BEEN DONE AND AGAIN SAID THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE FROM THEIR END. I CALLED D-LINK AGAIN, THIS TIME ASKING TO TALK TO A SUPERVISOR. AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES A SUPERVISOR GETS ON. I TOLD HIM THAT IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED THAT I WILL RETURN THE ROUTER AND NEVER BUY ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS AGAIN. HE ACTED LIKE HE COULD CARE LESS. HE AGAIN SPENT ABOUT 5 MINUTES WITH ME AND SAID IT WAS THE PROVIDERS PROBLEM AND AGAIN ASSURED ME THEY COULD FIX IT IF THEY ONLY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. HE SAID THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A ROUTER TO STOP MY EMIAL AND THAT I SHOULD BE TALKING TO ONE OF THE SUPERVISORS FOR MY PROVIDER. I CONTACTED A FRIEND OF MINE WHO RUNS THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR MACY'S. HE TOLD ME THE THERE WAS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THE ROUTER. I WENT UP TO BEST BUY AND PURCHASED A CISCO LINKSYS (IT COST MORE THATN THE D-LINK) AND INSTALLED IT AGAIN FOLLOWING THE PROCESS METICULOUSLY. LO AND BEHOLD THE ROUTER WORKED FLAWLESSLY AND WOW "I GOT MAIL!" FIFTY-SEVEN TO BE EXACT AFTER A WEEK OF SPENDING NIGHTS SCREWING AROUND WITH D-LINK AND THEIR BLAME PASSING. BACK THE ROUTER WENT AND I WILL NEVER BUY A D-LINK PRODUCT AGAIN. D-LINK SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. EVEN THE SUPERVISOR REALLY COULDN'T CARE LESS IF I RETURNED THE ROUTER. THE ONLY THING THEIR CUSTOMER DISSERVICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EXPERT AT IS QUICKLY PASSING BLAME. IT SEEMS THEY HAVE BEEN HIGHLY TRAINED TO DO JUST THAT AND THEY DID THEIR JOB WELL.
This printer was impossible to install. I accidently made a mistake while installing this printer, and its impossible to reverse the effects of it. I finally found a way to uninstall the printer driver and software, but even after installing it again (the right way this time) it still doesn't work. No wonder you see so many Lexmark printers at the thrift store, and no wonder you see retailers practically giving away this printer with new computers and new digital cameras.
there is distortion even when the volume is at a pretty low level. the built-in volume control is easy to brush against, and accidentally turn it painfully high. these are awful headphones.
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.
This item is marginally functional at best. It does work if you are in the middle of nowhere, but if you are in a big city and cannot find an FM signal that is free it can be very fuzzy and unbearable. Another Minus to this product is it is very unstable when you plug it it. It will want to fall over and not bend the way you want it. I would not buy this product again and seriously consider an ipod next time because of its superior accessories.
Don't purchase unless you like toner all over the cartridge. When you open the black plastic the whole cartridge is covered with toner. Yes it does have the tape attahced.
I bought these headphones after the Sennheiser RS 120 ones I had purchased from Amazon quit charging after less than a year. I thought by getting a more expensive pair that they would be better. Big mistake! At least the RS 120's were made of heavy, expensive-seeming materials, had good sound, and could be worn for about 1.5 hours before my ears started to hurt. The 810's are made of very cheap-appearing light plastic, the circuit board is not even covered, the ear pieces are completely nonadjustable and can only be tolerated for about ten minutes, sound is poor, transmission is terrible, and the price was ridiculous for what you get. The RS 120's were great and I became spoiled by being able to actually hear the programs, so I really hated it when they quit charging. I was not encouraged about trying to get my money back for them by the reviews on Amazon, even though I had had them for a relatively short time, so I just bit the bullet and ordered the 810's. If you notice, most of the good reviews about these headphones are written by people who purchased them for an older relative, which makes me wonder if the recipients weren't simply too polite to complain about their gift. I agree with the other one-star review: don't waste your money on these terrible headphones!
I have an old Olympus 2.1 megapixel C-2100. It had a built in stabilization just like this Minolta Z5. Unfortunately, the built-in stabilizer option is about the only plus I can find for this Minolta.My pictures that I take using my 2.1 megapixel Olympus are night and day more vibrant in color than the ones taken with the Minolta.We are returning this camera to get our money back. We were excited about the stabilization feature, as it is a hard feature to find in a camera, but if it sacrifices picture quality, then it is not worth it.
Pen/stylus comes apart after just a few uses, leaving pieces lodged in the recepticle of my Treo. This happened with two of the three stylus. I didn't give the third a chance...in the trash!
I cleaned approximately 250 cd's with the unit, and the spindle inside completely disintegrated. For a unit that is supposed to handle numerous cleanings, its performance was extremely poor.
These radios do not actually have 38 sub codes, clip fell off while in use, did not work after lying in suitcase. Not worth money.
Don't waste your time with this one. It forces you to load Windows Live Chat. Only works on certain sites. Needs a very bright light source to work properly. Spend a few bucks more.
I was looking to be able to transfer all my kids' videos to dvd and this machine cannot do it. I hooked up our vcr to the unit but because the tapes are protected, the unit will not record.I did have success transferring over all my home videos to dvd and for that, it does a good job.
I bought this for $29.99. If I would have been able to use it before I purchased it, I wouldn't have paid more than $5.00.First off, it's a cheap piece of plastic. Second, you have to crank this stupid thing for about three minutes clockwise and counterclockwise. Mine, only went counterclockwise, it wouldn't go clockwise like the directions said it would. The cleaning solution is nothing more than water, it even says on the bottle.There are plenty of other cleaners out there for $9.99.I wrote this review based on cleaning DVD's.
Go Video is perhaps the most dishonest company with which I have ever dealt. Their products aren't that great and once they get you money,they dont't want to hear from you any more. I had a dual deck vcr that I bought from this company. It worked for a while but eventually "blew up". Tried to get GO video on the phone - forget about it! It would be easier to call the Pope than to actually get anybody on the phone from GO video. There is ZERO real tech support at GO video.
Speaker was wonderful. However product info is incorrect. Don't believe what you read in their product discriptions.
Well...I know I would regret it and I did. I got myself a Zune and it's going back tomorrow. I wanted to like the Zune because I think Apple needs a nemisis. (competition is good as the saying goes) But, the product feels like a prototype. I placed the Zune next to my IPod. The Ipod looks sleek and elegant and the Zune looks like it's ugly cousin. It's bigger, heavier and chunky.OK! So it has wireless but so what. How many Zune are you going to find out there. Let's say you want to use it to tape a lecture or a meeting and you want to pass it along with your Zune buddy. Well that lecture or anything you created also dies in 3 play or 3 days. And let's say you play 30 seconds of the song and decide to stop, well counts as 1 play.The Big screen...Well the screen is bigger but the resolution is the same. The test shot I did didn't look good and the album covers look fuzzier and not as crisp as it did not IPod.13 hour battery life is not true. If you want 13 hour battery life you have to listen to in default volume and play the same album over and over and turn off the wireless.It may have an OK interface and the guest sync is good but if you are in the market for a MP3 player, don't go for the Zune. While it has feature Ipod doesn't you won't be sharing anything with anybody because they are not going to be popular. There aren't that many songs, the marketplace doesn't have podcast, tv shows, video and host of other things you can get from Itunes.In short if you really want a MS product wait for the 4th generation and maybe then you should get it.
I was disappointed to find that this kit has only a 3 foot ground cable. The product description is a little confusing because of the way the lines are split across bullet points... I thought it meant that the fuse holder had 3 ft wires:* 20 Ft. 8 ga red power cable Competition high-quality fuse folder 3 Ft* 8 ga. black ground cable 16 Ft. 18 ga blue turn-on wire 20 FtFortunately, I had some 8 gauge black wire already so I used that - I never use the chassis ground for high current devices, it's better to run both ground and power back to the battery.The wire doesn't seem to be the same size as my existing 8 gauge cable, but it seems thicker than a 10 gauge, but I just "eyeballed it", I didn't make any true measurements. The insulation on the wires is thicker than "normal" wires so if you're trying to pull the wire through a small hole, that could cause a problem.
Case was too thick so was almost impossible to work controls.Clip slides up and down too easy, would not use when running.Screen Protector was only plus as it was easy to install.
The product does not come with Vista drivers. I contacted the seller and they don't seem to have them either. The listing needs to make clear that this product is for legacy systems only.
acer service is nonexistent.do not, do not, do not buy an acer notebook unless you need a paperweight
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!
Purchased it directly from x10 websiteAnd had it returned the very next day.The buttons made of silicone and they stick when pressed. Sometimes you have to wait 1-2 seconds for the button to be released so that you can push it again. Very very annoying.If you're ok with this, read on. Easy to use and operate. Although feels like it's very cheaply made.
Don't buy this machine it breaks down after a couple months. I runied many disc trying to record. Just like most all of the other reviews were all having the same problem. Sounds like they should be recalled. My machine is in the shop after 3 months. Philips has terriable customer service. Save your money and agravation and don't buy it. Hey all us reviwers can't be wrong.
You have this camera case listed under accessories for the Panasonic DMC FA20PP Lumix Camera. The camera does not come close to fitting in this case. The camera is 1 1/2 inches wider than the case.
I too bought this DVDR985 when it was $700. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I started having "Disk Error" problems within the first month. I kept all my receipts and documented in detail all my problems. The unit was repaired twice. After the last repair, Philips said my unit was defective. So I asked that they replace it with a unit that had all the features that I paid for. There is no other unit in production with the features of the 985. So I asked for a full refund. I consider myself lucky as I received all my money back.Now for customer service... Other than having to wait a long time to talk to someone, I found all the live people I spoke to very helpful. I suppose I appealed to their common sense and often preceeded my complaint with "if you paid $700, how would you feel?"I hope the executives at Philips would read some of the reviews on their products. They will learn a lot.
This cordless mouse and keyboard seemed like an awesome combo. The concept and ergonomics are great, but I've had problems with both the keyboard and mouse freezing up. I've also had nonsense characters pop up on the screen while using the keyboard, and the mouse eats batteries (about a set a month). To top things off, Logitech never honored my rebate request. Overall, this purchase was quite a disappointment.
Honestly, if you are buying this item get the extended warranty if available...you could very well need it. I had it for barely a year and it worked great no complaints at all till it just quit working all together. Now it makes a great paperweight. The unit will not power up at all. Bear in mind that my unit has never been mishandled or mistreated. I have also done research on the web and have found similar reviews elsewhere. I am still trying to get Sharp to help me replace or repair it. I'd love to be able to write a retraction in the coming days that Sharp has stepped up and done the right thing. Till then...Stay tuned and best of luck.
OK, over a year later, I need to update this review. The sound is pretty much kaput, the wires are damaged. I haven't treated these any rougher than previous headphones, in fact I used these even less since I stopped working a full-time job over a year ago (and therefore stopped using them so much during my commute, lunch time, etc). I'm very disappointed and feel I've thrown away my money. I will be purchasing another brand.----It was a nightmare actually acquiring this item, which I bought through OneCall. The item they sent me was defective, and since I live in Canada, replacement was not straightforward. Although the OneCall guys that I spoke to were prompt and helpful, ultimately they were unable to help me. Luckily Grado Labs agreed to repair them, but I still had to pay shipping to Brooklyn and wait almost two months before they arrived, when all was said and done. Lesson learned - stick to buying electronics and peripherals locally. Beware!As for the headphones themselves- I never thought that I'd say this, but too much bass. I'm used to it by now, but a bit more on the high end (sorry, I don't have the audiogeek vocab) would be nice. However, overall, the sound is pretty nice and full, and I'd much rather have too much bass than not enough. I like the head wraparound style, although it can be tight on the ears at times, and I've got a small female head. Also, serious sound leakage.I'm not certain that I'd purchase these again, but they're way better than the crappy Sony headphones I had until recently. Thumbs up, mostly.
I normally like the quality of Logitech products, but was disappointed when these speakers arrived defective. The "tube" inside the woofer unit had fallen off and rattles around inside the enclosure. The enclosure is glued shut, so I can't open it to fix the problem. I didn't need to use these speakers until nearly two months after I received them, and just opened the box today. It's too late to return them.For the price paid, the speakers would sound good if the woofer didn't have the rattle from the loose part.
The Electrovaya PowerPads &quot;Puff Up&quot; and become very ugly and dangerous looking. Here is a quote from the director of sales: &quot;...the battery can over-discharge and the cells can be damaged. In some cases when a stored PowerPad was later charged it puffed. The puffing was actually a good thing in that this is how the battery was designed.&quot; Electrovaya has now reduced the length of their warranty to 6 months because they no longer like to support their PowerPads. I have seen this happen to 70% of PowerPads within 1 year of use. I would not recommend this product in any way!
I just bought this modem. I am surprise how bad it is. Rockwell had great experience in modems what happen with Conexant? . Because, it is not Best Data the problem. This is a one chip modem. All software is provided by Conexant. It is less than junk. Don't buy it.
I had some trouble getting this to work. After some experimentation, I found out that the mouse had no power supply; therefore the computer would not recognize the mouse. This is normal...A serial port has no designated power supply pin. I thought I saw something on the label that said that only mice equipped to handle this type of device should be used. In other words, consult your mouse documentation (if you have any) first to make sure it is compatible.
Go check out the consumer reports Nov. 04. They rated fair on hd programming, good on dvd playback and good with regular TV via normal and high quality inputs. However, it did not get any Very Good or Excellent ratings. My own personal experience was negative. I purchased this TV and had problems with dark colors causing too much pixelation, fuzziness, and split second delays with character movement. Thus I returned the TV. Other negatives included no speakers and tough installation. The only thing I liked about the TV were its brights colors and panel design. However, I feel this is one of those "You get what you pay for" buys.
Finding a case for a 2nd Gen iPod is next to impossible. After steady use the belt clip broke off of my silicon case, and I searched the internet for a case with such a clip. I use it in my back pockets cycling, on my belt running, etc. I found this Toughskin case, which was overkill for what I needed but beggars can't be choosers. It was advertised as "comes with optional belt clip". When it arrived, no belt clip, just the case. I already have this, I needed the clip. Sending the case without the clip for $25 was not cool. Buying it for $25 was even worse - my bad. This seller is dishonest not what was advertised.
i've never bought a worse piece of hardware. tons of static, hum and low volume. i've tried many, many stations and settings, it's just not very good. i'm so bummed because i really had high hopes for this and i think my expectations weren't set too high. i expected it to at least sound as good as FM radio not worse that AM. i wonder if i can return it, probably not.
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.
The title says it all. Every 5-10 min i have to reset the modem, even with a direct connection. The signal constantly goes out. If i could give it a zero star rating, i would. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MODEM. You will be very sorry you did.
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...
Like one of the previous reviewers, mine didn't last very long at all. Actually neither of the APC backups I own lasted very long. Then I made the mistake of ordering a new battery for it instead of purchasing a new one. The new battery didn't revive the unit. I will never buy APC again - the aggravation and limited lifespan is not worth the low price.
This is the second antec that does not work or does not supply enough power. I intuitively knew, and since I am a prof psychic, did I listen?it said buy the other choice. So who pays for shipping to replace it?the first one i got came with the case, and not enough power for a p II and now this one, 500 wats and new didn't book. motherboard got the power computer nothingNO NO NO to ANTEC
the charger is really bad... i put the batteries in to charge...the charge light goes on, then a few minutes later it quits charging... i had to fiddle with the batteries 6 times to get the bats fully charged... if this is the problem on a stationary surface...how would the car charger work on a bumpy ride...i don't recommend this product...car charging is a great idea...but poor execution on optekas part
I purchased a Zune and was never able to use it because the zune softwarewill not work with media center 2004 or 2002.
wellgoing on reviews of this product..I purchased one.I have a Dell Vostro 1000......and have spent the last 3 and 1/2 hrs trying to get this to work. All Im getting is a BLACK screen. Ive called my Dell dealer twice..and still Nadda'...So I either take it in to get it to work or send it back....very disapointedSo far its no more then a lesson in frustration....Sk
I tried for 3 hours to get this thing working. It took 3 installs and uninstalls to get to where it would even finsih installing. Then when it finally did the software said it could not communicate with the scanner. Microsoft software could see and controll the scanner. The web site support said uninstall and install the software. No thanks not another 3 hours.Find an different one this one is no good at least on my computer. A vaio desktop with XP SP2.
I got this frame as a Mother's Day present for my mom. I loaded up an SD card and installed it for her. It's very easy to set up and use. But I was very disappointed to discover that even though it is a wide-screen viewer (modes for aspect ratio of 4:3 and 16:9), the 16:9 mode is COMPLETELY USELESS!! It STRETCHES regular images to make them fit the screen. What kind of idiot thought of that??? I have a bunch of panoramic pics from our family reunion I wanted to be able to display in the full wide-screen mode, but since they're only displayable in 4:3 mode, they shrink down to fit within the smaller dimensions which makes it hard to see the detail.If not for that one major problem, this would have been a great gift for Mom.
I have been buying Japanese brands all my life in believing that Japanese electronics product is simply the best in terms of quality and reliability for general consumers. But I have been hearing really good things about Samsung's line of TV and the contrast ratio of 3000:1 on this TV made me pull the trigger.I am just very disappointed because the complaint about the "Not supported mode" is very true. It appears that this TV doesn't like to support progressive scan from a progressive scan DVD player. It does fine with HDTV signals which are currently at 720p or 1080i but half of my use of this TV is to watch DVDs on a progressive scan dvd player. Yes, I can still watch DVDs by disabling the progressive mode of the DVD and watching it in 480i. But that's like going backwards 5 years.And the thing about Xbox 360 makes perfect sense. If you are playing games on it, you are most likely in HD mode so it works, but if you are trying to watch a DVD, then you are in progressive scan mode (480p) so it doesn't work. I am just deeply disappointed in Samsung that they failed me like this on my very first Samsung purchase. This is a basic mode that they overlooked. Who knows what might go wrong next? This TV is going back to the store.The TV itself is very nice actually. Nice sleek look, great picture from HD signals, but it still left a really bad taste in my mouth that Samsung couldn't get one of the most basic things right.An update. If I could rate Samsung's Tech support, I would give it 0 stars. I called them up on this issue and was hung up on twice while in the process of going to higher level of support (which I am beginning to guess is their way of hanging up on people).
Purchased this product in Dec 2006, card started to fail in Dec 2007. Did not realize the problem until card was out of warranty. Company refuses to compensate or replace due to warranty of 12 months. Will not buy from this company again, as there are others that make a card with simular capabilities. Costs were high and expectations were met initially. Card failed completely 13 months after purchase.
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 bought this lamp as it was listed as a "touch lamp", which is is not! Oh Well.
I admit it. I fell for the Ipods. They are clean, elegant, and have a certain hipness that I usually run the other direction from. After getting and using the regular Ipods, I stared too long at the spinning wheel and ran down and picked up a 512 Shuffle. A flash-based player seemed to be the perfect addition to the family. I loaded my tunes and went for the most miserable ride of my computing and MP3 life. I have used all manner of MP3 players from the early RIOs with 32 MBs to Archos jukeboxes and a few in between and have never encountered anything remotely as vexing as the Shuffle. As an example, I scrounged around for an old MP3 player for a kid's bus trip. I unearthed a Nomad which fired right up and played flawlessly after years of inactivity. In contrast, I have not been able to get two steady weeks of use from my Shuffle. It will freeze up and force a reinstallation of Itunes, it requires reformatting more than Madonna, and to top it off, there is the usual Ipod/Itunes digital management issues. According to the Apple discussion boards, a large number of people are experiencing problems with the Shuffle and Windows XP, which I of course am using. Along with around 80% of the computing world. Sure, it's cute, sure it's hip, but if you are just looking for something cool to wear around the neck, grab an old puka bead necklace.
I've had this for a little over a year now. It is a POS! No response to remote or manual controls! Wakes you up in the middle of the night when it comes on by itself! Don't buy! It is a POS! Invest in some other brand.Onkyo should be ashamed for putting out such garbage!
I'm on Amazon searching for a new plasma tv and happened across the customer reviews for this set. I wish I had read them before purchasing the boat anchor that is hanging above my fireplace. All of the positive remarks mentioned in the other reviews are true...excellent picture, excellent features for the price. However, DO NOT purchase this set without buying the extended warrantee, and even then beware. Philips service is awful! They contract out warrantee service to "Joe's TV Repair" and you get a repair person that cannot even turn it on, if he shows up. I'm on my second set, the first was delivered and worked perfectly... for three hours and then the sound went out totally. I bought it at Sears and they sent out a "tech" that basically took off the back cover and looked around, put the cover back on and called the office to exchange the set. The replacement set worked fine, with the exception of a rattle occasionally fom the speakers, for six months. Now it's belly up and a tech is supposed to come out tomorrow to repair it, but I'm not at all confident. Reading the other reviews about parts availability convinced me to just cut my losses and buy a higher quality device. If he can fix it tomorrow, great, I can put this set in my sons room. Think twice about purchasing this product, unless you have unlimited patience and unlimted money it will probably be a mistake.
Olympus calls this camera a 3x zoom plus 3x digital zoom (9x total). Don't be fooled. The 3x zoom is really a 1x zoom. I don't know how they get away with this. Total zoom is 3x using the digital zoom which distorts the photo. I bought this model only because of the zoom and it is pretty useless. You also must turn the digital zoom on again every time you turn the power back on. The camera shuts off power on it's own very frequently.
Our first Linksys stopped working after a winter power outage, as well did our neighbors. when we got the replacement we were unable to connect to the listed(168.) url. the install disk provided was usless.we have DSL internet which works fine but we needed this for our wireless laptops.It took me two week of entering and reentering the prividors gateway and all the other numbers.now i finally have wireless what a PINTA if it ever stops working i sure as hell wont buy another one.
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.
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 plugged it in, it didn't play. I am planning on returning it. I was using it to save a USB port.
I picked one of these up advertised as a NAS. Really it is not networked attached storage at all. In order to access the drives you need to install software onto Windows XP or higher machines. It does not work with OSX or any other system. Even then it rarely works. My Windows machine looses the connection to the F drive constantly. This was going to be the drive I download files too and it gets frustrating when you are halfway through a 4GB ISO file and the drive stops working and you either have to wait for it to start working again to resume or you have to start all over.
Doesn't last as long as the original. It probably last about 300 pictures on my 30D (with review off the battery is shown low after 200 pictures or so, I guess it can still go on for a short while)
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.
I first ordered the product, and was given a reasonable delivery date.I later received an e-mail confirming the aBOVE, BUT GIVING ME A DELIVERY DATE MUCH LATER. i NEEDED THE PRODUCT MUCH SOONER, AND HAD TO GO OUT AND PURCHASE THE PRODUCT.WHEN THE PRODUCTS CAME IN, THE FIRST ONE I TRIED WAS DEFECTIVE. I THEN E-MAILED THE VENDOR, WHO REPLIED THAT THEY WERE ON VACATION THAT WEEK BUT WOULD SEND ME A REPLACEMENT THE FOLLOING WEEK. THAT WEEK HAS COME & GONE, & STILL NO REPLACEMENT.
I got this for my wife, so I bought a more expensive one believing it would be an upgrade over the other offers. I got her Crimson Red as it looked the best from the photo. When we received it, the first thing we noticed is that it was pink, not red as the image and name led us to believe. It was written as Crimson Red, but in real life, it looks more like hot pink. To make matters worse, my wife noticed that the paint started staining her fingers pink. So, for substantially more money, we got a stylus that was the wrong color and the paint comes off on your hand.However, we gave it two stars as it works great. As a pure stylus, it gets the job done.
I bought this product and it stopped working within 2 months. I am not impressed and won't buy from this company again.
I bought this unit from Amazon.com after reading good reviews from this site.The machine is irratic.The unit shut off itself and the sreen show the data is unrecognized. Ruined many discs.Finally the machine would not turn on even after numurous resets and system checked.I returned to factory service store.I hope they can fix glitchs or wasting big fortune.
First, I am an experienced engineer in both software and hardware. I have no idea if the hardware will work or not as the device is not registered with microsoft. That is ordinarily no issue. In this case, I gave up using their instructions to install. I attempted to use vendor's uninstall and all it does is take desktop icons off, leaves all the software on pc. Windows XP attempts to uninstall but unsucessfully. Manually attempting to remove software also unsucessful. The support site www.trendnet.com on packaging is not there if it ever was.As you can gather I believe the vendor may have loaded the reviews. I am certainly not happy with it. Back it goes to Amazon.
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 modem is one of the biggest pieces of garbage that I have ever seen. This modem requires MMX for it to work, but yet it is not mentioned anywhere on the box or in the manual. You want tech suport from the manufacture? Forget it. I could not even find this modem mentioned on their website. And if you want to talk to a live person, it's gonna cost you.
Despite the name, this is clearly not designed for ANY books (thick or thin), and I have found it not very useful for copy either as the top clip does not grip at all. Its very light and compact, but does not lock into place, no base weight or rubber base to prevent constant slipping and collapsing.
Sony Vaio's are a defective product and should not be sold. Once you have a problem customer service/repairs/refunds are non existant and they repeatedly get you off the phone telling you that they will have someone call you back. Never yet a call back! DON'T buy the Sony Vaio and if you do or have please file a complaint with the BBB online.
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 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 was supposed to be an upgrade on an older CIsco-Linksys. It actually performed worse than the older model. It routinely lost connection, and constantly needed reset. Then this week it spontaneously resets to it's defaults. My named secure network is gone leaving a generic Linksys UNsecure network. And now it's too late to return it. Not good. I don't think Cisco-Linksys will be getting my business again any time soon.
Got this from Amazon but it died within a day of shooting. The lens got stuck and won't go back in. It won't focus either although electronics part seemed working fine. Tried 3 sets of fully charged batteries and mutiple on/off cycles. Fuji tech support were of no further help.The build quality is very poor indeed. Basically you get what you pay for. I am glad it stopped working now, much better than if had happened middle of a vacation.Thanks to Amazon the return is easy and goodbye Fuji!
Before I even had to put a new black ink cartridge in, this printer was distorting simple text printouts. I have had to use the head cleaning tool, which uses up ink, several times, and I have only just started a second black ink cartridge. I have never seen such a shoddy printer. Do not buy this printer. Do not buy any Epson printer, as I have had problems with other ones in the past.
Sandisk truly needs to learn how to create packaging people can open. This company has not discovered how to be centered on the customer yet.
I guess I'm spoiled by the iPod that is built into my iPhone, but the iPod Classic's interface is not very user friendly.The navigation wheel is difficult to master - I constantly overrun or underrun the menu item that I actually want. It's like, you just want to reach up and touch the screen, but you can't. You have to use this wierd wheel to get the function you want.As an example: It's difficult to access the song repeat function. I turn this feature on and off daily and get frustrated by it each time. On the iPhone, you can get to the repeat function right there on the Now Playing screen. On the iPod Classic you have to go up 2 levels of menu.The iPod Classic is disappointing if you are used to the iPhone or the iTouch.
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.
I liked the combo phone/alarm/cd but found the product to be the worst quality of any home electronics I have ever purchased. Both the original and the replacement lost keypad functionality within a month of use making it impossible to dial out. Also both phones slowly lost all contrast on the caller id lcd so that you couldn't make out any display after a couple of months.Almost sure to break within a few weeks of light use.
Did not work in my car. It's a total waste of money. I DEMAND A REFUND!!!!
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.
This is the worst piece of junk I ever purchased. Usually have a great experience with amazon purchases but this thing would not ground and blew out my brand new lcd tv. Needless to say its on its way back. Do not buy.
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.
I got a pair of these speakers from a friend that had never used them. They were brand new, I was on a budget, so I bought them. I brought them home and neither one worked. I took them apart and found that the resistors from the passive crossovers in each cabinet had broken off the circut board and were sitting on the bottom of each cabinet. I was able to solder the resistors back in place, but only one worked, so I had to replace the crossover. After installing the crossover I discovered that the horn driver was shot. Now mind you, these were brand new speakers and they didn't work. I called Nady and the replacement crossover was going to cost me over $40.00, so I looked on the web and found a much better aftermarket crossover for a few dollars less. I wasn't impressed with Nady's customer service at all. I gave them one star because the cabinets seem to be built pretty well. But that's all.So if you're in need of some inexpensive p.a. speakers, go with Kustom, or another brand, but do some research. These speakers are junk. Once I get the other crossover and horn driver replaced, they should be alright, but you can bet that I'll take their logo off the front of the cabinets!
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.
The market for Portable Media Players is getting vaster as technology improves. Of course, some products are stuck behind in the stone age, like this one. I bought a Zvue about a year ago, and after a week returned it. I had so many problems with it.Pro: Shiny?Con: Media Cards (a 1Gb can set you back $100+.)The media card that came with it is so small in memory space.Extremely bad screen qualitySmall ScreenConverter for Zvue is EXTREMELY slowPlastic cover for screen breaks easilyFreezes on a regular basis.I only had this product for a week, and I had all the problems above. Save your money and go buy an ice-cream, as the pleasure you will get from an ice cream far surpasses the pleasure gained from this product.
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.
If you want to lose the precious moments of your life time use this camera. I have recorded 7 dvds and 3 of them lost the data due to disc access errors. Worst of all Sony service denies there are any problems with this pile of junk. And refered me to a data recovery service that could possibley recover it for $400 per disc. But being a Sony referal I was eligable for a 10% discount. If there are no problems why the service discount. I'm considering class action lawsuit because I know the are plenty of people in the same boat. I have never written a review before, but I don't want anyone to suffer the loss of their precious memories.
HP has big problems with cartridges and Support of their ink cartridges. I have had 3 cartridges from 2 sets that would not be accepted by the printer. This happens when the electronic chip or its programing is defective or is damaged in transit. This is not terribly unusual but 3 in the same week is. All were within 30 days of purchase and all were sealed until they were installed and refused to print. New replacements did work.The real problem comes when you try to get them replaced under warranty. There is no clear way to contact HP. You need to go to the support section and report it as a problem, Then you get a reply asking you to do several things and print a report which can not be printed with a defective cartridge and scan it and send it to them. Failing that they want 13 separate pieces of information most of which are not printed on the cartridge. Then you get a reply that says it will be replaced but you need to fill out another set of questions and give them the serial number of your printer. This is a lot to expect of a consumer who has done nothing more than buy a printer cartridge.So far the single pack cartridges are OK. Stick with them or avoid HP altogether.
So I found a buyer for my 30 gig Ipod, completed the sale and ordered the 80 gig. Upon arrival I plug it in and was UNPLEASANTLY SURPRIZED that I have to UPDATE MY Apple TO- OS 10.4. WOW- THAT SUCKS!!!!! Now I have to buy a system upgrade and disrupt my life finding an upgrade to work my new IPOD????????? I wen't to the Apple store and called the useless Apple Care. WHAT A RIP! They all admitted that Apple didn't do a good job of notifying people about this.Apple seems to update their systems so you constantly have to pay them for the upgrades. It is such a scam. I update Apple OS's and it leave all my peripheral scanners, printers and others into obsolesence. If it was as great a system as they think it is it would why not readily accept all the peripherals forever! Maybe even their own IPOD- HA!So guess what- I now use my Apple Ipod on my PC. WHO'S LAUGHING NOW??? If Apple was so smart they would have kept me in their system or at least put in a correction to their own obsolesence planning.
This item was an ok purchase. It wasn't anything ot of the ordinary.Just a cd cleaner. The item was shipped on time and in good shape.
As some other reviewers already mentioned: This cam does not work with the current skype version ... but in case someone wants to keep his cam: after endless fiddeling around the fallback solutions seems to be to use Skype version 3.0.0.218 or older ...Skype blames the problem on Logitech, Logitech says Skype is buggy (since the camera is working fine with the logitech video call software...(btw: this is a paid service for $6.95/month) ... none of the two companies seems to care, however, if a seller puts a Skype logo on the package, I do not care where the problem exactly is, I simply expect the hardware to work with Skype.2 days later.... after I almost overcame my initial frustration with the skype incompatibility let me add that under Vista on my Thinkpad X60 neither echo cancellation nor face tracking do work... did I mention that the same is true for any of other nice additional affects (avatars, still picture ...)?? Logitech Support told me to try a clean install (remove logitech software, disable all startup programs and non essential services, reinstall), took me about another hour ... however none of the bugs encountered so was solved by this.
I bought a similar KLH 10" 120W subwoofer at a garage sale for $25. Thought it was worth the risk. It wasn't. Has the same problem many of them have with a bad amp, probably caps many talk about. What really prompted me to post though is I'm pissed at having to hassle with the cheap wire connectors. I tried using 14 gage but the connectors can't even handle that. Plus they are spring loaded which makes connecting both wires a huge hassle. I had to strip and twist the wires several times apiece to even test the unit out. How much would a decent wire clip add to the cost? It did have lights on the bottom where they are not needed though. Got the woofer to work for a few minutes then it died out. Sounded OK but not hugely better than my SAE towers I got for $20 at a garage sale. Basically 2 hours of my time down the drain. Not worth the $25 I paid for them.In addition at this time they've been "redesignin" their website so their are no links to any of the subpages that might have been of use, like wiring diagrams etc. An email plea for help was ignored. No .pdfs can be downloaded.Seems like something is wrong with these guys.
I previously purchased a SIIG Firewire 800 Expresscard. After several weeks with SIIG tech support I'm told it is a known issue that card won't work with Dell laptops. So ... i phoned Belkin TechSupport before buying this card. They tell me they know of no such problems. Well, card gives exact same problem as SIIG! Works fine on Firewire 400 but the minute you use 1394b (Firewire 800) drivers, my Dell Inspiron 9400 bluescreens and reboots! Emailed and phoned Belkin tech support but no response/solution. From my experience, Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705's can't support Firewire 800.Update: after almost 2 months of trying to get a resolution from Belkin, they advise their product development team is "still working on the problem". Would I recommend buying a Belkin product, no way, that level of customer service is a disgrace.
Fujitsu hardware engineers did a great job with this little honey - but, the software is not ready for prime time, and even reading the Fujitsu marketing fine print, most would not realize how Fujistu has crippled the software. To use the scanner, one must use the included ScanSnap software AND Adobe Acrobat. One may ONLY scan mulitpage documents to PDF files - one cannot scan to Tif files. It is not possible to scan directly into OCR programs like Omnipage and Fine Reader. There is no Twain or ISIS driver for the scanner which is why one is limited to the ScanSnap application. If feeding is interrupted, one cannot append the next pages within the document. Document naming requires using submenus. In short, ScanSnap's software is like older FREE software that comes with scanners, software that one rarely uses.The hardware: great portability, great fast scanning, etc.But, at [price], be warned. Only for completely inexperienced users with no expectations or very sophisticated users who need the portability and can work around the interface.Really, if portability is not needed, forget this scanner. This is no office solution, as Fujitsu claims.
It does not indicate anywhere that this print server can not work with a multifunction printer. In fact, even the manufacturer's own tech support didn't know. I spent over 20 hours trying to get this thing working until finally the tech support figured out the problem. It may be an excellent print server for regular printers, but buyer beware: if you have a multifunction printer - this will not work!
We used to swear by hp products. Evidently hp is no longer the company it once was. This printer is too big, too slow, too noisy, too expensive - and replacing the toner cartridges will leave you without food for weeks. Almost immediately after the warranty ended our printer began failing. Look elsewhere for a high quality printer.
I cannot give a product review for the Microsoft Zune because about 4 days after I ordered the product, the vendor cancelled the order. I called the number listed in the email and they offered to send it to me for $199.00 instead of the $99.00 original posted price. I declined.
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.
I have had this unit for approximately a year now. For the first 6 mnths it worked fine. After that time period we would be watching a dvd movie and half way through the picture will go black, but you could still here the sound. If we rebooted the system, and jump scenes to where the trouble began, it would generally resume and work fine. Over the past couple of months this occurs 3 to 4 times each movie. When we finally get too frustrated and take the same disk to the back of the house and put it in our cheapo GE player...it plays fine. I would not waste my money on this product.
What a piece of junk. Sure the first week it printed fine. If you don't print with it everyday, the jets clog up. I was getting streaking galore the night before an important presentation. Then for no apparent reason it only printed magenta. I literally banged it with my fist really hard and the streaking lessoned - even after putting in brand new cartridges. Now i have $80 dollars worth of useless ink. Great. My C84 was only slightly better. Avoid epson like the plague. Phu Yuk!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!
OK so I had this for about 6 months before it died. I kinda think it was the SmartPlug that died, but haven't bought a new one to verify. I also never got around to trying to get service while it was under warranty, so I can't speak to whether or not they're helpful in that case, but I doubt that they would be.In those 6 months, it never really "saved me" for sure, but it certainly made a lot of noise. I live in an urban area, and apparently radar is around every corner. I guess it's kind of like "better safe than sorry", so slow down when it beeps, but at some point it's like... OK I guess I'll just drive under the speed limit.Now that LADAR (Laser RADAR) is getting more popular, these things won't help you so much. By the time they detect the LADAR, you're done for.Mostly I'm just a bit peeved that I paid hundreds of dollars for this thing and it stopped working after 6 months. To me, that's unacceptable. I wouldn't buy it again.
I bought this wanting an inexpensive (5 stars for that) mp3 player. I'm returning it for a more expensive Creative Muvo, (which this was meant to replace after I broke the Muvo.)Pros: features; mp3's, voice recordings for lectures (although I didn't try out this feature), fm radio, additional storage capacity with memory card.Cons: battery runs out when the unit is off, even when the "hold" button is activated. There's also a delay when you press a button before the screen shows your selection, so you don't know if the screen isn't changing because you didn't press the button hard enough, if you press it a second time, the first hit is registered along with the next and you end up passing your desired selection. For a crowded train or walking around town, having to stop, stare at the screen, press the button, wait for it to register, press again and wait again to scroll to your song or folder, is not worth the trouble.If you're not "on the go", this is a fine product.
This item is a good one. I don't think I have the best amplifier to push out the sound much but I was not happy with buying the item from Vann's. They are terrible about refunds. I ordered one pair and it arrived damaged. Then I asked to return it and receive a refund and after returning it and waiting 2 weeks, I still do not have a refund and they never reply to a single message sent to them through Amazon. I ordered another pair while I waited for the refund and the second pair was damaged too. I will never buy from Vann's again because they still have not refunded me and they never reply to a single message. Vann's will tell you all kinds of excuses on why you have not received a refund. It is terrible and not worth it. Only buy directly from Amazon and not the Vann's seller who uses Amazon. As for the speakers, they are acceptable. They look nice but the sound is not remarkable, just acceptable to me. It may be because I am only using a 1000 Watt 7.1 channel Sony 3D Blu-ray Home theater system but I am not amazed by the sound but it's ok since I have 5 other speakers to add to the sound. The reason I gave this item a 1 star rating is because of the way the item is packaged by Sony which is not good. I received 2 separate shipments with an assortment of a broken speaker grill in both boxes and one broken foot pedestal in the other box. I don't think it would matter what company you buy it from because I have read this complaint in other reviews as well. The way sony packages this item item allows for the item to arrive damaged when delivered and that is bad.
I bought this drive, in part, because it had U3, so I'm not complaining about that. U3 is moderately useful if you can deal with its shortcomings.What I can't accept is how slow and inefficient this flash drive is. I copied a 207 MB XAMPP folder to the drive which took over 40 minutes and required over 420 MB of space on the drive. Copying the same folder to an external USB hard drive took only 4 minutes and 209 MB of space. So the SanDisk drive is 10 times slower and has more than 100% overhead in this case. SanDisk customer support was useless. They made no attempt to diagnose the problems, which is clearly inherent in the drive. They simply sent a replacement which exhibits the exact same problems.The replacement will be returned.
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.
No better than a regular rabbit ears antenna. I moved it every which way, I even daisy chained it to my old antenna so see if it atleast helped. I get better reception with the basic plain antenna oddly enough.
It looks great, the quality of the picture was very good. However, it didn't perform as it should have. The pictures would hang up and would not cycle through. It also had a stutter every now and then where the picture would have a flash. It would occasionally turn a picture sideways. I was happy with the delivery of the product and the return procedure. We purchased another brand that was cheaper and it occasionally turns a picture sideways also, but eventually will turn it back, so I guess the technology on the digital frames could use a little sweaking in my experience.
I have had nothing but problems with this Creative product. I am constantly rebooting and half the time that doesn't work, I've tryed to reload the firmware and that dosen't help either.My next step is to call customer support - I'm really looking forward to talking to India (not).
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.
I usually never write reviews of products, but I felt compelled to this time. First, I am very disappointed at the quality of the color screen. Unless the back light is turned on, it looks very much like a monochrome screen. Even the resolution is unchanged from the Palm V. There is really no excuse for the customer to tolerate this, with new products around the corner from Sony with beautiful higher resolution screens. Second, the are few advantages over the palm V model, with those being the ability to expand the memory, and mobile connectivity. These two things hardly justify the heafty price. One would think that at the steep price... the unit would at least come with some additional memory over the palm V, but no, it only comes with 8 meg, anything more will cost still more $$$. In another attempt to soak the consumer, all mobile consnectivity costs extra. The modem is another $100, and there is monthly fee for mobile service. I don't expect the moblie service to be free, but ... I do expect the harware that is needed to use this service to be included. To add insult to injury, my unit was not functional when I received it, it was unable to receive a charge from the cradle. When I called tech support they said that they had heard of this problem with other units; so customers be warned. In summary, this product seems largely unchanged from the Palm V, with a few additional capabilities that are available if you wish to shell out even more money above the already inflated price. Just be aware, that even if you are willing to do this, you may still wind up with the hassle of having to return your defective product, and patiently wait for a replacement.
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.
Am preparing to replace the power supply to a 4600 built 09/29/2003. Went online looking for a guide at Dell and lo-and-behold found that this is a systemic problem to 4600's built in last quarter of 2003.What chaps me is that Dell happily SOLD me a new power supply for a known issue with a specific computer built at a certain time. This is outrageous given the size of Dell. They have a problem and they should just send out power supplies at no charge to 4600 series purchasers from that time frame when this problem occurs.Something should be done, need to find some consumer advocate with influence.
First off I would like to comment on my 1 star rating. It isn't for the case itself. The case is decent quality and very sturdy. The low rating is for Amazon. I bought the case to go along with a 1TB External HDD. The case was suggested as an addition for the HDD. I'm in a very dusty environment and the case seemed like a wise investment for the $100 HDD I would be using. They arrived seperately, case first then HDD second. I noticed after the HDD arrived that the case was too small for it. I have to admit I was pretty pissed that Amazon would advertise an accessory that wasn't compatible. I feel ripped off a bit, and I would advise any one looking at buying any addition accessories for portable electronics to research everything suggested to make sure they meet the required dimensions of said portable equipment.
I have tried a lot of different things and am unable to get the product to work. There were no instructions. Maybe there's a setting I don't know about? I put the camera on manual or auto, with or without the rubbver protective casing, and it doesn't work at all. I have a Tamron lens. I don't know where the pickup is for the remote or whether you have to be in front of the camera to trigger it. None of the reviews I saw on Amazon addresses my challenge.
The Vaio is cool, it's got a ton of space and a real pretty light. Every connection you could want, except for Optical in/out (only on the newer model -1300bucks?). The problem is the software that comes with SONY products. In all my cases, they have been completely unusable. I've had NO success editing or even capturing video with SONY software. Even with a Vaio, SONY DVCAM deck, AND their lousy software. Their burn programs also refuse to burn wav files that weren't imported using their software, which is a bummer. They're horrible programs, ALL of them. If your going to get this computer, make sure your going to use good NON-Sony editing software that will work with the SONY hardware, which is practically non-existent. So, good luck with that.As for the computer, The 160 Gig hard-drive is actually 144. 15 for C drive and 129 for &quot;D&quot; drive which is where your video is stored (roughly 10 gigs per hour of high quality video).After loading programs, your C drive will be around 10 gigs which is half the required space of a two hour video. For some reason all video programs (I've tried 4) need to run the video through the C:drive to write to a DVD-R. So despite the fact that you have a gargantuan hard-drive, YOU STILL MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO BURN A 2HOUR DISK. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO BURN DVD'S!!
Its too much work! you put the disc on the wheel, put the wheel in the thing, then plug the thing in, then press the button, then sit there for 10 minutes while the the wheel slow moves around. Then you take out the CD, then you polish it with the little square piece, gimme a break!
Pretty much what everyone else has said. The cord is ridiculously thin and fragile for a laptop. After a year of use, mine is shot (started smoking this morning). The strain relief on this thing is a joke.
This was for my husband...it was not big enough and it broke in less than a month.
well first off these skull candys require battery nd they diee very very quickly.. in like 5 hours. but the bass is pretty good. but without it, the headphones are useless...buy it, but also buy a battery charger.
Included in the package is the wrong AC adapter that can't even plugin. It puzzled me how this can happen. The only explaining maybe they sent me a customer returned product and the previous owner packed the wrong AC adapter with it. Very disappointing. While it works well without AC adapter on some device, any USB device that draws more power (like portable HD) will require it to be plugged in to power.
This adapter was an amazing price but it only lasted 3 months. My screen started to go blue intermittently. I tried to re-seat the adapter and cleaned the contacts, no help.You get what you pay for, buyer beware, this is a very poor quality adapter!
This player sat on my daughter's bedside table for 5 months...it was never dropped, spilled on, or abused in any way. After 2 months, it began to rattle. Now it is DEAD. Power comes on and nothing happens. Of course, the original warranty was three months. I purchased an extended warranty thru Amazon and will get my original purchase price back, less shipping and the price of the warranty (net about $70). We have been through several of these little DVD players over the years, but this one sets a record for the most rapid demise. Pathetic.If you are buying any of these little DVD players, get the one year warranty because odds are it will die within a year. I was optimistic and got the two year warranty...coulda saved 5 bucks.
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.
I brought this when I began my grad school last year. From the very first week, the device would simply stop broadcsting a signal, or not allow laptops to connect. When I called tech service, they asked me to remove the power and boot it back up. It worked, but that's not how I want mine to work. This happens once or twice every week and me or my roommates keep rebooting it. FInally, about four months ago, it gave up. Since it was in the warranty period, they exchanged it (shipping cost us $20). The new one is no better. It broadcasts the signal when it wants to and doesn't do as well when reboted as the earlier one, and because we are college students, we just need it for 5-6 hours when we are home.Based on the experience, and countless hours spent with tech service, DON'T BUY THIS ITEM!!!. But a Motorola Wireless cable modem. I did and it works fine from day one, and it looks more robust mechanically than the D-link which feels like an empty plastic box (with a stick on it).
I got these cause of large number of good reviews here. Haven't used them much at all since they are too big to fit in the ear and quite uncomfortable to wear even for short periods of time. I wouldn't recommend these.Spend a few more bucks and get something better.
couldn't get it to work at all. After the first time, the computer wouldn't even recognize anything plugged in. Sent it back and bought an ipod (which works).
Well in a nutshell, my intel webcam that i've bought 2 yrs ago for 40$ has a better quality that this one! Couldnt focus, even with the highest quality. When i used it as a webcam, bad resolution too! Not recommended. Be aware.
The sound is fine. They are comfortable.But the rubber sleeving of the cables is turning to goo. I think it's a reaction with the sun-block as it seems to be isolated to where the cable passes around the back of my neck and over my ear lobes. This is appalling for soemthing that needs to be wearable outside in sunny weather.
This camera looks cool. But it's so, so not cool.The people responsible for this device should be ashamed of themselves. This is by far one of the worst products I have ever purchased. EVER.By the second day the lens cap no longer stayed in place. It "clips" on... but not for long. The camera's internal memory is rubbish and the camera totally destroyed my memory card somehow. It's complelety unreadable. Even with a 150mb card I could only take a few short quality videos. You can shoot more video if you use the low quality settings. And I'm talkin' LOW quality. Worse than any video you've seen online.More problems include the battery cover falling off without hardly even touching it. The controls and interface are not intuitive. You'll probably end up accidentally deleting files you meant to keep. Oh, and the earbuds that come with the camera/mp3 player/hunk-o-junk are HUUUUGE. They aren't comfortable in the least and the cord is too short. I had the camera in my pocket and when I stood erect, the earphones were violently yanked from my ears. They're obviously intended for Oompa-Loompas.I'm sure I could have found more problems with this thing, but it eventually died on me for no reason.Don't waste your time with this. You will be sorely disappointed. In fact, if I could give this product a rating of-10 stars I would do so. I'm so extremely disappointed with this camera.
Our family bought the JVC GR-D30U a couple of years ago and have used it infrequently, but lately it's been unreliable. It worked fine for awhile and the main problem was that it's wide-angle capability is poor.About four months ago, we had to send it in because it kept saying "Lens Cap" even when the cap was off and it did not allow the camcorder to function. Apparently, JVC already had a number of complaints and had set up a free fix.Now, though we've just encountered a new error message about "CONDENSATION. OPERATION PAUSED" and the net result is that I cannot operate any function of the camcorder.Unfortunately, for myself, other JVC customers, and JVC itself, I can see that this problem is somewhat widespread. While I waited on the phone for the JVC customer service representative, I typed in "JVC digital camcorder condensation" into Google and found numerous listing for this problem with various JVC digital camcorders.To my mind then, I am not the unfortunate owner of a lone, glitchy camcorder, buy the owner of a JVC camcorder that many people are having the same problem with. Therefore, it is a problem that JVC should fix free of charge to owners of these camcorders, as it did with its "Lens Cap"/"CCD Program". In fact, my lemon(?) of a camcorder had that problem and JVC did a prompt job of righting that. I got it back a couple of months ago, and now this.However, when I spoke to JVC a few minutes ago, they told me it wasn't a "recognized problem" and I would simply have to send them the camcorder and a $50 money order for an "evaluation". Outrageous!I hope to hear from JVC with a free and quick solution. My son's graduation is coming up in 6 weeks and this is exactly the kind of event my family bought the camcorder for.In the meantime, I will add my my review to Amazon.com and a few other websites to vent my frustration at JVC's non-recognition of this latest manufacturing problem in the only way a lowly consumer can.
My wife's tiny armband jogging radio has better FM reception than this thing. It was unable to receive/differentiate signals from fairly strong FM transmitters located less than ten miles line-of-sight distance. Those that were received had a fair amount of static and signal overlap. AM reception was just okay. Several locations and orientations of the radio and its single-wire FM antenna were tried with the same results. The antenna is hardwired so there's no provision for adding a decent aftermarket antenna which might help a little. Make no mistake, this is an incredibly cheap product.
I bought these in order to terminate a Cat5e Ethernet cable--and then insert the Keystone Jacks into Keystone wall plates. Beware---They DO NOT work with stranded Ethernet cable--and there's nothing in the sales info to tell you this. They **might** work with solid copper core Ethernet--don't know--but they're still very cumbersome as the other reviewer noted. A better solution if you're trying to connect Ethernet to a wall-plate is to use a Keystone "pass-through" jack--which has the RJ-45 female socket on both sides of an in-line connector-- which then snaps into the Keystone wall plate. That way you can use cable that's already terminated with the standard RJ-45 plug--and it's literally "plug and play" - so much easier and fool-proof!
I have owned/used more than 4 of these computers. Every single one has had a major hardware failure within 6 months. This laptop is actually worse than HP's from a few years ago (if possible). The volume control doesn't even work. The case is flimsy and will crack easily. Hard drive fails and thrashes constantly. Screen resolution constantly reverting back to lowest setting. VOIP microphone only works when plugged directly into the laptop (won't work when plugged into the dock). Avoid this computer if you can.
I loved this MFC out of the box. Easy install and a great machine to setup and get started much better than similar ones from HP, which needed some assembly etc. It had loads of features and I wondered why more people were not buying these. Then one ink cartridge ran out and i could not print a thing even when i was just doing back and white and had enough black ink. My 7 year old HP inkjet still had that feature. The ink finishes pretty fast too and i cannot get it at circuit city either. PC fax is somewhat non-intuitive to setup. Brother should fix these or take the product off the market..
I should have learned enough lessons by this age but not so.What you get is what you paid for. So true.This is a perfect speaker for rap stuff but not for others. The distortion and annoying sound on the treble for orchestral or chorus is unbearable. I'm tossing to the dumster and buying a magnepan.
Well, it's better than a string and two dixie cups but rich detailed sound? Not even close. It gives everything a kind of scratchy, other room quality. Had one of these before, made in China too but it sounded better. Ahh, where are the Japanese made Sony products? A quality product for those of us who hate MP3 sound and still carry around CDs? You know, the wanna be audiophile?Don't even bother with the Sony headphones.
I'm a big man, so maybe it's just me...but with a fully loaded camera bag, I expect the shoulder straps to last...what...a couple years? 3 months...and one of them already seperated at the top...lucky I didn't drop the gear.If you're broke, or really cheap, use the bag. It divides nicely, and carries plenty. The lace crap on the outside snags on everything, but does hold waterbottles nicely.I got a Promaster bag...MUCH HAPPIER!!! Even has a real Tripod mount, whereas this has little plastic cleats, two of which ripped out first week.
After a year, the unit started shutting off, the least little touch of the rocker switch would bring it back to life for a short time !! Monster said they would replace it--$4.75 to ship back and would have to buy an interim unit !! But, hey all things wear out, but the Monster reputation takes a hit with this one !!
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my Mom. Unfortunately, the CD part stopped working the first day and we had to pry the door open to get the CDs out.After a couple of calls to Crosley tech support (who, in fairness were very polite and tried to be helpful), we all came to the conclusion that it was a lemon and the only solution was to send it back to Amazon for a replacement.For the day it worked, it was pretty nice. A very attractive piece .. the cherry is pretty ... with a decent sound .. though don't expect the quality of a high end stereo system. All in all, a nice system for the price that blends in with traditional decor. However, since mine didn't work, I can only give it two stars.I was worried about getting another unit that didn't work, so opted for a refund. I may end up re-purchasing locally. Not sure yet.Three cheers to Amazon for making the return process easy. Customer service even offered to refund me for the CDs that were stuck in the machine if I couldn't get them out.One note about speakers. Crosley has many variations of these entertainment centers. Some have auxiliary outputs where you can hook up additional speakers and some do not. If you intend to do this, beware .. this model (at least in cherry) DOES NOT. Read the specifications carefully.
So the good stuff is an FM receiver and wireless sharing.the price is the samethe list of bad stuff is pretty long, but the compatibility problem is inexcusable.sure this is the first MS attempt, but should I give them the benefit of the doubt and shell out my money?the iPod might not be the ultimate player but it is probably still the best out there if you can afford it.
I thought I'd put my 2 cents in here since there's kind of a wide variety of reviews here.We have 3 laptops in our house- this Sony, a small Asus eeePC (linux) for the kids, and whatever I get for work. I have had a Dell D600, 610, 620, 820 (currently), and an HP dv7-1245dx.First, the most obvious issue is weight. The Sony and HP are pigs. It's really too heavy to use for much other than as a desktop replacement most of the time. Next is battery life. We keep this Sony plugged in most of the time, but after a couple years, the battery life is ONLY ABOUT 15 MINUTES. The third issue is the wireless connectivity. The Sony drops out regularly. There is an updated wireless driver specifically mentioned to fix this, but it hardly helped. Neither my Dell or the Asus computers drop the signal like the Sony.It's fine for email and regular stationary work that doesn't require a reliable connection to upload/download streams. When my wife is sending picture files to be processed, it frequently drops the wireless connection and requires her to restart the process.The final beef I have with the Sony VAIO VGN-N series computers is the keyboard. It's a lousy keyboard compared to any others I've used. The keys don't depress well enough with the same effort I use on the Dells, HP or Asus laptops. We spend a lot of time backing up and re-typing. It's ridiculous and unnecessary.Bottom line- would I buy it again? No. I run Sony audio and video components, but this low budget laptop should have a minimum threshold of performance that it doesn't meet. It is less than satisfactory at any price. I'd buy another Dell D820 used for $400.
Dear friend;With disappointment and after more than 10 times to do the set up and follow the manual instruction, this kind of telescope is more complicated than every body things.Even watching the tutorial videos, that looked easy it is not.I Strongly do not recommend to purchase this kind of telescope, you will end up frustrateRegardsWilli
I am not pleased with alarm clock. It goes off every morning whether I set it or not. I have followed the instructions and did everything that i was told to.The alarm starts even if I set it for CD or radio.
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).
This cable worked for 2 days, then quit. Save yourself the hassle and buy a better quality cable the first time. It seems that you get what you pay for; don't go cheap!
Took forever to arrive. Once it did, the item didn't fit the DVI port on the monitor. Total waste of time and money.
I have used a Linksys hard wired router for years with not a single problem. I followed the installation disc exactly. Everything works but I cannot change the name and I cannot figure out how to secure the network. I use a computer everyday but the un-explained terms and the no help to tell what they mean or how to use them.Terms like 64 bitencryption, 128 bit ,WEP,WAP,MAC etc. All I wanted was basic plug it in, follow the instructions, and have the thing work securely. I don't want to do exotic stuff just hook-up and go. I'll find another company that K.I.S.S. I am done with Lnksys!
I bought this remote for my girlfriend, who recently acquired a Samsung TV and Sony blu ray player. The Samsung's remote was lost in a move, so we needed a good universal remote to control it. I figured that I could kill two birds with one stone if I bought a Sony remote and program both her TV and her blu ray player. Make sense, right? So, I go to program this thing, using the long list of 4-digit codes programmed to control various brands and types of equipment that the remote came with. It took me all of 5 minutes to find the right code for the TV, and it worked great. With that done, I moved on to the blu ray player.My first thought was that a Sony remote would control it without programming (which I quickly found out was incorrect). I then proceeded to try all of the codes in the "DVD Player" section, under Sony (there was no blu ray section). Not one of them worked. I tried them all again, careful that I hadn't made a mistake in typing them in. Having no success, I tried all of the sony codes under every other kind of input, just to be sure; CD Player, Tape Player, Mini-Disc Player, Home Theater, etc. Nothing. I find it very hard to believe that Sony would have come up with a new blu ray player with a remote code that their own universal remotes couldn't control. Searching through the troubleshooting section of the remote's instruction manual led me to the instruction that 'if none of the codes for your product work, do [this code combination], and use the channel button to cycle through ALL of the codes, pressing the power button after each channel press to see if it is the correct code.I promise you, I tried everything and with no success. My girlfriend insists that she can just use the new remote for the TV and keep using the blu ray player's remote, but its the principle of the thing! I can promise that I will be much less likely to choose a Sony universal remote from now on, ESPECIALLY if I have a Sony product that I want to control!
This is a great buy unfortunately the plug doesn't fit correctly into my Toshiba laptop contrary to what they said. I have to constantly keep fiddling with it to get a proper connection.
I bought these at the full retail price when they were first introduced. They worked well for 2 years then the amp apparently failed. I still use the speakers with a good quality home theatre receiver and a new subwoofer.I read about the amp failures in the previous ProMedias but the problem was supposed to be addressed in the Ultras. Not for me.Given the choice again, I would have purchased a decent home theatre system to start with and used that with my computer instead.
After owning the Elura MC 40 for 10 months and taping not even 6 hours the infamous 'Remove the cassette' error started to apear and the data on the tape was garbled and completely unuseable.After doing some research on the internet I found out, that many cameras of canon have this problem.Unfortunatly the local Canon Customer Service refused to even look at the camera as it was purchased in the U.S. - &quot;You don't expect us to order the spare parts for you?&quot; was all they told me.I really regret spending a lot of money for a camera that can now only be used for taking low quality pics.
It's disapppointing to me that this latest, greatest, mass storage iPod STILL doesn't have BlueTooth capability--WHY NOT?? WHEN'S IT COMING?? WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR: FOR ALL US MASS MARKET DUMMIES TO KEEP SPENDING OUR $$ ON THE WAY TO A BLUETOOTH IPOD?? If anyone in product development @ Apple is reading this, I am formally requesting that you produce this iPod over again w/the BlueTooth feature for wireless music listening. So that's why I'm NOT going to be buying this new 160G iPod--I'll wait 'til they get it right, & save $$ in the process!!
I received this and found out that the installation disk was to a different model palm pilot leaving it unuseable. I will need to return this and hopefully find the right package.
This is basically the same old router from D-Link. The DI-514...remember that piece of garbage?This does have the basics and some minor content filtering/parental controls but good parental control software would be a better and smarter choice if you need it.There is already a firmware update to fix WPA and Network settings issues. That is pathetic but common with D-Link equipment. I see it regularly. They release a new piece of junk, make the consumer suffer then release a firmware update to fix things. They seem to do this with almost every single router and firewall.This box runs hot too! The WiFi range is pathetic. I set it up outside with no obstacles and could barely get a decent signal at 50 feet. Any $30 Linksys WiFi Router will give you atleast 75 feet!THe worst thing of all about this router is that you cannot dedicate specific IP Addresses to specific computers. If you need to do remote access, use DynDNS, use P2P applications, etc you will regret not having this feature!Do not bother. Pass this piece of junk over. If you need a good budget WiFi router with excellent performance...get the Linksys WRT54G. You can find it in sale for $30-$45!!
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 have a 12 year old HP Laserjet 6p that I wished to connect to my new Dell 8500 running win 8, but new boxes lack parallel ports. The printer is so reliable that I took a risk on this and spent the better part of 2 afternoons trying my best to make it work. Bought the original 8088pc in early 80's...this is my 13-15th machine. I know how to make things work, but the drivers don't seem to be available to run this old dinosaur via USB. I finally dropped back and ordered a STAR PCIe adapter (on Amazon) and (after a few fits - see that review) got the venerable printer to work like a charm. So this product MAY work fine depending on your uses but for me it was a flop.
The previous review sums up this junky product. All 4 times I launched the product it locked up the PC. I bought this card mostly to copy my home videos to DVD, but if your VCR doesn't have a s-video out, you must use the composite video line. BUT, THERE IS NO COMPOSITE AUDIO INPUT????? Who wants to burn silent DVD's??? This is being returned first thing tomorrow. What a waste of time.
Seriously i really don't understand why this garbage works with some users but a disaster with other(i'm one of them!!) I use it correctly with my LCD TV and it's not hard:i wait when the tv is cooled down,i spray the product on the microfiber cloth,i clean the screen and use the dry side at the end.When i finished the tv looks like new at 3-4 feets away but use a flashlight and illuminates the tv closer.... before to use it my tv was dirty but after it's 1000 times worse my screen is full of streaks!!!you cannot imagine how it is dirtier than before.....Don't buy this.......
THE MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
I received this item on 10/20/10 and returned them to J&R; on 10/21/10Very unhappy with this headphone. Not enough volume and hiss! The user guide indicates some TV,s will interfere with the transmitter and they are right. A constant easily heard hum when the TV is on. This is not present if the LCD TV is off. I have no hum in my 20 year old Radio Shack open ear headphones and they actually sound better the the Sennheiser's. I had worked in the audio industry for a good 12 years and Sennheiser made great headphones then and I think they still do. Just not this wireless model. The SRS surround sound feature very poor.
Buyer beware! This handlebar mount comes recommended by Amazon to fit the etrex20 GPS, but I quickly found out it does not fit. Hopefully the seller will provide a full refund...
Could've been me, or bad connections. Who knows, but after fooling around with it for quite a while I was able to get either a good steady B&W transfer, or a garbled color transfer. Needless to say, I returned the product.
They call me after i left bad feedback about their worthless product. They said they have refunded my money and asked me to change my feedback.After a week they still HAVE NOT refunded my money but that don't change the fact their product IS NOT what they claim it to be. ALL of the gauge sizes they give you is the size of the insulation not the wire inside. For example the 4 gauge amp wire is actually a 12 gauge wire with a 4 gauge insulation and the speaker wire, well it's a total joke!!Wal-Mart sells a better install kit than this!!Thanks for readingDiscussed
it was a dark night, with a man burning the midnight tungsten and tapping on his keyboard. reaching up to plug in this drive, a bump was heard as the hard drive knocked into the laptop stand.to make a long story short...night gets darker as man realizes that the tapping noise, and red light in the back of the drive indicates the death of 150 gigabytes.if you buy this drive, cover it in bubble wrap.
My HP Pavilion a1210n allegedly has an HP DVD Writer 740b, and I've updated it with the latest firmware, which allegedly recognizes all sorts of 16 speed media.Despite this, the drive is unable to even recognize these Memorex 16x DVD-R discs. I hope the store where I bought these will take them back, because they are absolutely worthless to me.
So my Macbook wrist rest chipped on both sides where the lid closes AND I get oily imprints on the glossy screen from the keyboard, so I figured the Malware Protection Pack was the way to go.It wasn't the way to go. The wrist pad gets dirty quickly (and never comes completely clean), and wears out quickly. Also, the thin strip of the pad that passes right above the trackpad leaves a strange horizontal mark on the glossy screen that is MUCH more noticeable than the oily marks that were there previously (and it is harder to remove).I would just remove it and move on, but when I tried, it was obviously leaving behind a sticky residue (quite contrary to Malware's advertising). Not sure what to do next, other than warn others away from making the same mistake.Oops! Did I say "Malware?" I meant "Marware."
The software associated with this cable, even downloading the latest version, is nearly useless. The software will terminate on phantom "file in use" errors that will wipe out hours of transfer time. The only alternative is to move data in small increments. It does not transfer program files and supposedly (I haven't been able to get it to work yet) will not keep mailbox files for multiple users separate. If you have large volumes i.e. music folders, pictures you are better off copying to an external drive then moving to the new PC.
So I have a Samsung BD-P1600 player and these Rocketfish 4' cables. Blu-rays played fine, but upscaled videos would make my tv's video occasionally blink and the audio occasionally snap and pop (ocassionally meaning roughly 25-50% of the run-time of a video). I thought it was my BD player that was bad. Nope, I just tried different cables with the player, and no more problems! Rocketfish is an overpriced POS brand. Stay away.
Cartridge did not work properly; did not wind properly, cartridge carbon paper stuck to copy paper. Have returned it expecting credit.
While this piece of hardware works flawlessly--and, as another reviewer notes, is a great way to turn a modem into an Ethernet feed--it's a silly concept to actually network more than 1 computer using a conventional modem as found in the RM356. Once you see this thing in action feeding 4 computers, you understand how silly the concept is... not to mention that 4 56kbps modems are, in fact, cheaper than this 1 unit.In short, get (or wait for) broadband, make sure your broadband modem is of the ethernet variety, then buy one of the multitude of lower priced switches/minihubs available here and elsewhere if you want to share that connection.
I wish it would have said, " Not recommended for recording Music. Also will not work with or patchable to Mike input to your HIGH-end Sound card.
i tried to use this to get off some glue from tint i took off my cars windows and it didnt do a thing. well one thing, smell like citrus. i used some fantastic and it came right off. silly me. i shouldve tried that first before wasting six bucks on this stuff.
DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT buy this. At least not until there is a FIRMWARE update released. The form factor is nice, but the design of the software it TERRIBLE. Songs are in alphabetical order, no playlists are supported.The included headphones are THE WORST HEADPHONES I've heard in my life. THE WORST.Beyond just about everything, it's freakin awesome!
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.
What does this batterey replace - for what model? What's the specs on it? NO description, NO specs, NO warranty info. I'm surprised it even passed the smell test to be listed on Amazon. An absolute ripoff price to top everything.
I have a 58mm Hoya Pro1 Digital CP filter for comparison.If I put the Hoya in front of my laptop screen and rotate it then the picture darkens and eventually turns totally black.With the Sigma, strange intersecting circles of darkness appear. As I rotate it, the dark circles move, but they never cover the whole surface, and they are never totally black. It's quite artistic, like flowers blossoming. But it doesn't make me happy when I want to use the filter on my camera...It's not totally useless on the camera. If you have a refelection on the window it can be as good as the Hoya.But for the blue sky, sometimes only half of the image is darkened. Sometimes you get a dark blue line across the sky, 10% width of the image. The line rotates as you rotate the filter. Again, it's artistic if you have the mood for it, but annoying if you want to do serious work.
This product does not work with the new iPod Touch. NO WAY, it maybe ok for other iPod's but do not waste your time if you have the new iPod Touch.
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.
Drive was horribe destroyed 10 disks software was really bad was on hold for 3 hours for 10 cents a minute on my phone bill.
read reviews and gave this product a shot. after all, i planned to use it to only bridge about 12 feet in a room with no barriers between the transmitter and receiver.it's a moody little box; some days, picture quality is great. others, it looks like my cable is being picked up by rabbit ears on the back of the TV. The packaging says it has a range of 300 feet, and through walls. i am not quite sure about those claims. in the age of BlueTooth and other wireless devices, a simple transceiver like this should be near flawless at short ranges (less than 20 feet, anyway.)i say this because i have an app on my phone that allows me to watch video/listen to music from my computer at home wirelessly from 30=50 feet out no pronlems, or from anywhere in the world via internet connection. so this device should be better, being it is working on a simpler, easier concept.Sound quality has always been perfect.lastly, the seller here was fantastic and i won't fault them for delivering their product in a swift, reliable manner. it's just the product fell a notch short of what i expected.
i orderd 4 of these cables and all 4 did not work properly the signal was bad the screen would flicker and go out, the reason i know this is i went and bought some high quality cables and they worked great. wish I could rate 0 stars
Cisco Linksys fails to acknowledge MAC computers. So if have MAC, avoid their routers. Cisco fails to include installation instructions for MACs. Hard to believe a major corporation ignoring the MAC market, well they do!
Can't believe Microsoft released this crap software. The software was a real pain for me. Now my Zune software has trouble seeing the Zune player. Apparently other people are having the same problem as me reading the complaints in the internet. Even if i don't have this connectivity problem, I would still feel like beta tester for the Zune. You're gonna have problems if you reinstall Windows, reinstall Zune, or install the software on another computer. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I regret buying this crap. Go for the Ipod or Sandisk Sansa.
This supposedly "global" adapter did not fit my Satellite U205 laptop. The plug was too big to fit in the port.
After several months, my hard drive crashed and won't power up. After searching online, I found that this has happened to a lot of people with this drive. Seagate will replace the drive under warranty, but will charge at least $700 (upwards of serveral thousand)to recover any data. Even before it crashed it was buggy- randomly disconnecting from the computer and many write errors. My advice is to buy a different hard drive.
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.
I've rated this before, but I really think anyone should know how Very, Very bad the hardware is on this machine. Don't do it! Go for a Zen!
I am disappointed in my purchase of the Toshiba 19HLV87 19" LCD TV/DVD. Normal cable TV channels are not clear...at all. I was not expecting the channels to come in great but not as bad as they are. I just about sent it back. Now when watching DVD's, the picture is really great. If I could have found a little bit larger TV with built-in DVD for just a little more money, I would have sent this back and bought that one. I would recommend spending another $100-$150 and buy something better.
I ordered the Pina Zangaro Presentation Jacket 1D, 19.75" x 17" it was way too small for my 13 x 19 presentation box, I shipped it back the next day and included an exchange form. I still have not received my exchange or any notification from them at all and its been weeks. Amazon sent me an e-mail saying the amount had been refunded to my card. Adorama really dropped the ball since I still don't have the case and they obviously have no intention of sending me a replacement. What a waste of shipping and time.
Worked ok when we first installed it, solid air flow, although rather loud. It did help the video card temp with about a 10 degree reduction. But the noise kept getting worse until it was really annoying especially on startup. It didn't get clogged with dust as I keep the machine and fans blown out; it was just the bearing wearing out. Purchased in Sep, 2010, totally dead in May 2011. Typical cheap crap. I'll be buying a more expensive one to replace it... hope the next one lasts longer.
In this case, the "trailer is better than the movie." I tried Podmaxx'08, the next release, on two machines. It would not install on a Vista machine, but did install on the XP machines. This software is not ready for prime time, as few features worked as claimed. I really wanted this to work and fulfill some of the claims.
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 :(
DO NOT order these items from Amazon. I've twice ordered four spindles and the box comes with no padding and many ruined discs. The plastic covers have been shattered and the main rod to hold all the discs together is disconnected from the base. This terrible shipping method makes many discs unusable. Amazon should know better!
The idea is really a great idea; combine a wireless router with a cable modem. I loved it when I first saw it, and having had previous good luck with many Linksys products I expected the same performance from this unit.Not so, unfortunately. I was very disappointed that this product did not live up to the performance I came to expect from Linksys, considering my good experience with other wireless routers from them. The big problem is the cable modem loses its connection with my ISP (Comcast) randomly, most often when I am very active with traffic (i.e. video conferencing or YouTube). That's not to say it doesn't disconnect at other times. We will just be surfing on our laptops and suddenly the cable modem drops the internet connection. The only way to fix it is to physically turn the power switch off and back on.I have had zero problems elsewhere with this unit. Wifi works great and home networking works great. But because of the frequent disconnecting problem (I had to reset the router TWELVE times in one hour while attempting a video chat), I don't care for this unit any more. I would rather go back to a separate cable modem and router setup than continue with this setup.Please look elsewhere, don't waste your money here.
Canon Pixma MP830 Office All-In-One Inkjet Printer (0583B002)This is the worst printer I have used in 25 years of computing. They have rigged it to mix color ink to produce black and white document. Anyone considering buying it should check out this url:[...]In spite of scores of hours on with tech. support I cannot get it to do the simplest tasks like linking a scan to an email or faxing. It uses up colored ink like a black hole even though I have not printed a single color document. When a colored ink is used up it will not function at all. it uses about $70 dollars worth of ink to print around 200 black and white pages. once the color ink is used up (which happens even if you are only printing b and w it stops working altogether and you have to replace 5 cartridges. i wish i could give it a 0. i hope that the company gets a class action law suit.
Had one of these when I was a young lad, it had been marketed in Official Playstation 2 Magazine (Denmark), irreparably damaged copies of GTA III and Metal Gear Solid 2 which I had spent months of allowance to obtain. I was not happy, if you see a skip doctor destroy it on sight before it gets to your games.
Stupidly thinking that SONY was a reputable audio company I bought and returned this CD player and one with more features this week. Problems? The systems would not read/play CDR - CDRW discs as well as several newer manufactured CDs. The "scanning - all discs" feature played unreliably - stopping after 20 minutes before all tracks were played. Coming from an era where you put a record on a turntable or a tape in a tapedeck and music plays - this selective playing is NOT acceptable. I returned both and purchased an ONKYO DX C390 6 disc changer (about 50$ more -well worth the quality)- wow what a difference. I will NEVER buy SONY again!!!
I ordered 2 of this product for two old laptops, a Compaq 1720 and a Compaq Presario X1000. Both laptops run Win XP SP2. Despite the claims of being plug-n-play, neither card works in either laptop. In fact, plugging one of these cards into the 1720 laptop actually causes the PC to GPF into a "Blue Screen Of Death"! And technical support from Q-Stor is laughable.
I was told by an employee of &quot;Best Buy&quot; that the Philips DVD recorder that they carried is not avcailable because of a recall.Does anyone have any detailed info?
Usually these battery are good performers and typically last a long time, an average of 3 to 4 years.. This battery provided by the seller was defective. I tried contacting the seller but I haven&#8217;t received a response. I ended up paying my alarm company for a service plus the price of a new battery. When you order a battery online make sure you check the voltage immediately. If you get anything under 12v it&#8216;s defective!! Plus, make sure you order from a responsible seller that backs their products!! I learned my lesson!!!
This battery is not compatible with the new Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC, only with the older models.
This laptop gets extremely hot - "will burn you" type of hot. Keyboard is super cheap and fan is super noisy. Loved the size and loved that computer was sturdy but the heat that this laptop emits is dangerous - this model should have been recalled. Barely used the wireless on and off button and it broke. No complaints regarding it's internal performance. Unless they are selling this model for $200 or less - look else where. If you purchase one you should also purchase a cooling pad. I suggest you connect them with velcro (as I have done)as you won't be able to use your computer without it - sort of defeats the portable aspect of a laptop though.
I am speaking from personal experience not based on the quality of the scanner. I used this scanner with a computer that using WIN XP and the installation was a great headache. The installation took 2 days just to come out the right way and when it was already installed the scanner will not work with WIN XP. I've 3 scanners before and this has been the most frustrating installation yet.I tested the scanner with another computer that uses WIN 98 and installation was very easy.In conclusion, if you have WIN XP and you try buy this scanner your doing so at your own risk.
Worked well for a while then system slowed to a crawl. Removed router and everything was ok. I did not bother to try to get it to work. This is probably a solvable problem, but, I do not wish to spend the time to try. This may be a good product, but my experience with it was not good.Disclaimer: Reviewer holds stock in Cisco.
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.
I bought the item more for the PCsync software and the cable, thus my review is based on PCsync more than the Easy transfer. The copy of PCsync didn't have a registration code with it. Nowhere did it say it was a free trial so I contacted Belkin, they sent me to Laplink, who after some online chats and emails, I finally got a serial # and key. Which only worked to register the software on Vista. More emails got me additional code which was required to be used in 24 hrs. Thus, any future installs will require future emails to Laplink. The application is a bit clunky, but is FAST through the USB. 1.3GB in 45sec compared to 20+minutes through my homes hardwire network. I tested the Easy transfer and it is just as fast.
I was looking to buy original ink cartridges for my printer. On Amazon I found Original HP 96/97 Ink Cartridges Combo Pak in Retail Packaging ( see attached link). Original and Retail Packaging means what the picture portrays, from HP.[...]I placed the order and received from Inkojet, remanufactured cartridges. Inkojet uses false advertisement to sell their inferior products. I have used remanufactured cartridges in the past and they either do not work or they do not last very long. I contacted Inkojet and that is where the nightmare began. There is no phone number to contact them. I sent four emails to Inkojet with no responce. Finally after telling them I was going to handle it with Amazon and my credit card company, I get an email from Inkojet saying they would refund my money if I would send the product back. This is where the fun began. I asked for a pre-paid postage label to be sent to me to return the product. No responce. I sent another reply and they replied back that they had no information on me to send the pre-paid label????? I sent them my info and finnally received a postage label. I returned the product and will never purchase from Inkojet again. No customer should ever be treated like this from any company. Two months later I get a refund.Buyer beware. Amazon is a GREAT shopping web site. They should refuse to do business with INKOJET
Ultimately, you'll regret making this purchase. If the device should ever fail (in our case, we had our first drive failure within the first 6 mos of purchase) you'll be forced to deal with Buffalo's HORRIBLE technical support and customer service departments.No one you'll speak to at Buffalo is empowered to provide you with real service. They cannot tell you when your replacement will ship because they have no way to communicate in real-time with the shipping dept. If you ask to speak to a manager, you'll be told that there is no manager on duty or that the person you're speaking to is the manager or that a manager can only call you back within 24-48 hours (and they never will).After we had a drive failure on our Terastation Pro, we had to wait for 3 weeks before we received a functional replacement. And this was after we ponied up the credit card authorization for an advanced replacement. I can only imagine how much worse the experience could have been had we had to send the device directly to them for repair/replacement.The first replacement they sent arrived in bad shape with one drive hanging out of the system (the drives snap into the case - it was obvious that someone at Buffalo had not reassembled the device correctly - this was no shipping accident) and once I powered it up, I discovered that 2 of the drives were actually bad. I had to call them back and ask for a replacement for my replacement. You'd think that this would inspire some sense of urgency - the fact that a customer received a bad replacement for a failed system - but it didn't. I actually had to wait longer to receive the second replacement than I did for the first one.I should also mention: when I was working with them to get the first replacement I had to call everyday to make sure they were continuing to work on getting the unit out to me. Initially, I was told that the unit would ship w/in 3 business days. After 3 business days I called to see if it had shipped; it had not. I was told that they weren't shipping anything that day because they were doing inventory. I called the next day and was told it still had not shipped because they were out of stock (and no one had any idea when they'd be back in stock). It wasn't until 4 business days later that a replacement actually shipped. And when it arrived, it was broken.If you are a small-midsize business who will rely on this device to store or backup anything that could be even remotely critical to your business, DO NOT buy this device. You will pay more for this device in the end after spending countless hours dealing with Buffalo's horrible customer and technical support departments, trying to get a replacement for any failed part.In other words: avoid Buffalo like the plague.
I have never had this much trouble with a package of CD-Rs then I have with these. 9 out of 10 disks don't work, my laptop CD writer can't seem to track the CD. I have burned a ton of CDs on my laptop previous to this, so I highly doubt it's the hardware. Never used Verbatim before, and I will not use them again. Not sure how they got the highest rated CD-R ranking on Amazon. They might look interesting with the vinyl record pressing on the top, but that is annoying as well. There is no where to write the titles on these CDs unless you can right very small with a felt tip pen.Going back to Memorex! Wish I could give these a half star rating!!
Byt this only if you plan to never never make a DVD out of multiple DVDs.. ;-) - that is the most common thing I do .. and i guess you all do too.The software which comes with it is terrible. Does not recognize the camcorder when it is connected to the PC - even the the Picture Motion Browser is up !!DO NOT PURCHASE - unless you have your own software to work with!
I DONT CARE ABOUT ANY OF THE POSITIVE REVIEWS ON THIS PRODUCT. I DONT CARE ABOUT WHAT IT SAYS ON THEIR SITE. THIS PRODUCT IS TERRIBLE. PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS REVIEW .Rio is distributed by a cheap Chinese company, and doesn't mantain a high quality performance at all. After previous experiences with Rio I encountered difficulties as well. The only reason why i bought this product is because the store I bought it from was out of IPods, and this was the only alternative. I am sadly dissapointed. WHY? First of all, the warranty is 30 days. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! I have had the Rio for like 5 months, and the joystick at the top is completely broke. How cheap is this? If they don't repair it, I will be extremely frustrated. It was a huge investment of about 249 dollars, and broke within 5 months.Secondly, this doesn't have near as many functions as the mp3 players coming out. Yes it is small, but has nearly no functions besides that it plays music. The sound quality was average, and the headphones broke in like 3 weeks. At times, i tried to turn it on after putting music on it, and it wouldn't even turn on. IT happened at least 5 - 6 times. This made me extremely mad also. The interface is terrible..The ipod has 2x better interface. You have to continually go back to a screen just go pick your music, instead of simultaneously using your joystick. So what have we learned?It sucks, it sucks, and it sucks? Yeah. here, let me recap.-not worth the money-CRAP durability-close to no features-quality is averageJust to not make RIO not feel too bad about their products, i decided to say one positive thing about their crappy mp3 player. The installation package that comes with it is easy to use.OK, so if you want more reasons to not get this, give me a call.
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.
I bought one of these in October 2003 from Dell. In December of 2004 (1 month out of warranty) it would not turn on. Dell tech support insisted it was a bad motherboard and wanted over $264. to install a new one. After searching Dell's Forums I found out that many, many customers had the same problem. Dell refuses to recognize that the power supplies on the 4600 are defective. I bought a new power supply at Circuit City and it solved my problem. I shouldn't have had to spend $50. on a defective part that Dell has been made aware by many customers. One thing strange about the problem is that the power supply doesn't fail until right after the 1 year warranty is up. It's sad to see how the quality of Dell computers has declined.
I have used this product since 7/07 and it works with only one of my three computers. I would not recommend this product if you need you work with the newest hardware/software systems.
I was hoping to have a good quality, very portable digital camera to capture the precious moments of my babies' early years. After 3 months it was dropped and I sent it in for repair (covered under warranty) and it was returned good as new. We've used it a lot. Now I charge the battery, insert it into the camera, and the camera turns on for a second, then turns back off. Unresponsive. Dead. Tried new battery. Nothing. Repair costs more than what I paid. It was a great camera... I was just hoping it would last more than 2 years.
You'll be lucky to get 6 months of use out it. I had one at home and one at work, the one at work had to be returned and the one at home shorted out one of the usb ports on my laptop, it is aggrevation and frustion all in one handy machine-before you completely give up on it for a better model or a different brand. Save your money and your sanity.
This is a good quality product, and worthwhile for the price. However, you should know that it may not fit your iPod touch or other device if you have any kind of case on it.I have a Marware Sportshell on my iPod touch 4th Generation, and this charger can't plug in far enough so that the device charges.Why? Because the plastic on the charging plug (where it plugs into the iPod) is too wide!Now, you may think "Well, that's the fault of the case." I don't think so, because all my other charger cords fit, and I suspect that Marware considered this type of issue. The recess on the case is just right for standard chargers.I suspect that the makers of this charger did not follow the specs.I was able to kludge this to fit by cutting off the sides of the plug.But if you have any type of permanent case on your device, buy a different charging cord.
I used the transformer for a Guitar Amplifier to clean the noise pickups of the guitar (Single coil), but there's no result. The noise remains with or without the transformer.I am a Recording Engineer and i'm testing different amplifiers top brand like hiwatt, orange, bogner, to be sure that the transformer it's not isolating or cleaning the AC Line.I do not recommend this transformer for audio purpose
When it works, it's a great printer. Unfortunately, at least with Vista and a wireless connection, the printer constantly goes offline. I have spent over 40 hours in at least 10 phone calls to HP technical support. For the most part, they have been hopeless (one excellent one, to be fair). This weekend, I am writing directly to the President of HP to see if HE has a clue. If not, I'm goint to demand a refund for two HP Pavilion Notebook high end computers and the printer, which never should have been introduced.
Don't buy these there free at any Bose store. Just show them your headphones and they'll give you new ones
These things are garbage-Which is precisely where they ended up after I attempted to use them. The sound quality was spotty, cord cumbersome and the worst was the fact that they continuously popped out of my ears. Don't waste your money.
Unlike the marvelous older Linksys BEFVP41 VPN router, the RVS4000 cannot be configured behind another gateway (modem/router) device provided by your ISP. The older router did not require a local WAN value to create VPN tunnels. This newer router does and it will default diminished to the internal LAN address from the gateway. I was surprised and very disappointed that the newer model lacked the flexibility of the older one. Like other reviewers I noticed greatly reduced speed over the WAN and returned the two units I purchased after several days of testing.
If you want to see how many ink cartridges you can buy in the shortest amount of time this is the printer for you. I use my printer at home with minimal printing and yet have had to buy new color cartrdiges within a week and 1/2 of replacing the first.
I really wanted to like this product. It is a great idea and the design is good. I've been using it for about one year now.It worked for about a month then stopped working. Should have been a great "Green" product.I'm using it with my desktop computer. Even from the beginning, it did not work properly when the computer entered suspend or hibernate mode. After about a month, it also stopped working when the computer shut off. No matter how I adjust the the sensitivity, it does not work properly when the computer shuts off.
The plug doesn't quite fit into a regular socket. It's a little loose and will simply fall out unless you bend the connectors outwards.
When i used this kit i had many problems. first of all the power wire was not long enough for my four door sedan. i had trouble getting the wire from my battery to my trunk. Also the RCA cable was not working which i was not aware of until i had spent days trying to figure out was wrong. i almost replaced the amp.-i would not recommend this kit since it is pain to use and inadequate for most needs.
Was not compatible with iMac. Too expensive to return for an exchange, so was of no use.
I'm so frustrated with these low quality disks that I have to take all my courage to write this review. So much time was wasted to save a few bucks! They keep failing with my Plextor PX-712A 3 out of 5 tries!
The keyboard with this set is flimsy and cheap feeling.Worse, the layout is nonstandard: they've messed up the key cluster above the arrows (Insert/Delete/Home/End/etc.). And the right hand Ctrl is not below the right end of the Shift key, it is under the left end of the Shift key, where one of the Windows keys (the context menu one) normally is. They've taken out one of the Windows menu keys, too.The wireless features worked fine (I've used it two days) and worked even without installing their driver software (something I'm always reluctant to do). I think some of the extra buttons (multimedia controls) on the keyboard don't work for me, because of this. I use the computer it's on for work, not screwing around, so this doesn't bother me. (I have it installed on a Thinkpad laptop so I can keep the screen farther from my eyes, and my employer bought the thing; it wouldn't have been my first choice.)I've given it two stars only because it worked great, out of the box, with no driver software. (This is on a Thinkpad running WinXP.) I'm already dreading the battery usage (based on another review here). Thankfully, it's not my main keyboard.
When I bought this product I didn't read (and I'm pretty sure it wasn't clarified anywhere) that this remote wouldn't work in my Nikon D3100. So, I haven't been able to test it.
I must generally agree with others who do not recommend this product. I have been using it for about 2 months and have had a great deal of trouble.If you understand the concepts of Shared Drives, and how to configure them, you will have no trouble mapping the drives connected to the USB port. I have 3 250 GIG drives and one 2 GB thumb drive connected to the router via a USB hub and mapped. I do not know if this is a supported configuration but it works fine.The problem has been that the clock on the router will not set. This means that any files written to the drives have a date of January 1, 1970. I have just been sent a beta copy of new firmware from Linksys (my 3rd revision in 2 months). v2.00.6 (Mar 29, 2006) this seems to correct the problem.Other aspects of the router are working fine. Signal strength is very good with no hang-ups (this was the first firmware upgrade).Overall, this product has, by no means, been worth the effort.It is sad what has happened to Linksys. This used to be a great little company with great products and support. Since being purchased by Cisco it has all been down hill.
I have purchased Zune last year and now its dead, can not be charged. I tried everything but nothing is working. I have wasted $230.00 for peice of junk.
While my recorder worked I loved it. My wife bought it for me as a gift since I was always jotting notes on paper and losing them. This recorder was great for clipping to my shirt pocket and pulling out when I wanted to make a note of something to do. That is right up until one day the record feature stopped working. I had only had it three months. When my wife called the company they said it would cost $[price] to just take a look at it. This did not include any additional labor cost or shipping. Parts were covered since it was less than a year, gee thanks. Why isn't labor covered? Is Sony contracting out so much to cheap labor that they are not doing the quality work? I have seen numerous complaints like mine that indicate they are not interested in customer service. For this price wouldn't you agree it should have a year labor warranty as well?
The low price was the main driver behind my decision to purchase this product. However, once I got it installed I was less than impressed with the "crystal clear" audio that the box claimed the camera had. The sound was muddled and the volume control had to be cranked up to the maximum in order for it to pick up my voice.Also, any attempt to optimize the settings really dragged down performance. Audio and video quickly became out of synch. I thought I was watching an old Godzilla movie.So why the two stars in my rating? Cute snowflakes and other graphics to animate the video. However, that didn't cut it and I returned this in exchange for a Logitech product which has been fantastic. Spend another $15 and you can find something better.
i just bought mine and regret every penny i spent! The only thing that keep this mp3 player respectable is its features. lots of it. but at the end of the day, if the sound quality would live up to the expectation , then all is worthless.I have compared the sound quality for ihp140 vs. my thinkpad laptop using sony earphone (6-320000hz frequency response). my laptop sounds much better than ihp140, the sound is richer and crispier.when i plug the ihp140 to my car, 03 nissan pathfinder LE factory premium sound, it just sounded like crap. really really bad! i have tried different biterate ranging from 128 - 320(upper limit). but that didn't make too much of a difference. there's no comparison to CD quality sound. so.... i'm very disappointed and going to return itoh yeah, and the LINE - IN has a LOT of noise. when i try to record CD from my DVD player using MP3/320Kbs setting, TONS of noise!!! i just can't stand it anymore!!!
I had to buy this calculator, because it was one of allowed calculators I could use for the FRM exam. Otherwise, I would not recommend anyone to buy this product. The biggest problem I had with this calculator was that buttons were not very responsive. For instance, many times a decimal point key button did not registered even after a firm press. So I was forced to re-enter again, which caused me to waste a precious time during the exam. Also the built quality is very bad too.
The keys on this keyboard are horribly stiff.I can't tell you the number of times I've 'dropped' keys, because I am a light/fast touch-typist, and I didn't have enough 'force' behind the keystrokes.The force required, especially on the ENTER key, is very high. It reminds me of olden days, trying to type on a manual typewriter (not that bad, thankfully, but that's the image that always comes to mind!)If you're a heavy-handed typist, or hunting/pecking, you won't care, and I expect you'll love this keyboard..Lori
beware Atlona products, very poor customer service, just hope you have noproblems with cable.
These speakers are okay to listen to in a quiet office setting. Perhaps they would also be okay for a work setting. So, they have fit the bill for me. Otherwise, they are pretty weak. But, for the price, you only get what you pay for.
Do not buy!! This will cool down your processor only when it's at it's full speed, and it is too noisy.... you should look for a brand other than this. I bought this and now i will have to look for another one cus my processor is getting high temps and it is a really noisy fan.
I've had this camera for a month. I selected it for two reasons - the 28mm lens thread is the same as my Nikon CoolPix, so I can share lenses. This works great! 2) the compact size - I mount it on the same rig as my still camera for dual shoots.Good points:1) Compact, light2) Variable zoom works nice3) Cool looking4) Uses any 28mm threaded lens, like the CoolPix 9955) Can capture video directly to the MMC card.Negatives:1) Battery life. 55 minutes with the viewfinder, 30 with the LCD screen.2) LCD screen not as maneuverable as others.3) Itty bitty buttons. I have to use my nails or a pen. My finger tips are too big.4) No accessory shoe to mount light or micReally bad negatives:1) Video noise. I was in medium light - not low light. A room with three skylights and four windows, but no lights. Grain, grainy and more grain. Looks like I'm shooting through a dirty window!2) Records tape motor as a constant high-pitch background wine. This makes the audio unusable unless you recorded in a loud environment - loud enough to overwhelm the whine. Nature shots, quiet scenes, etc. - unless you like a sound like an overloaded hearing aid in your audio, you'll want an external mic. Since there's no place to mount it, you'll need the Canon mounting bracket, a separate mic stand, or construct something yourself.3) Multi Media video card. The manual states it works with any MMC card. The camera comes with an 8mb card - the capacity was too small. I purchased a 128meg card. It will not work. There is NO help in the manual or site concerning MMC card capacity. I can only assume that higher capacity cards won't work. Why did I want this capacity? Because you can capture video directly to the MMC card. Pop it in a card reader and you have web quality instantly.Am I happy with it? Well, it was considerably lower in cost than the comparable Sony and I can use my 5 Nikon Lenses with it. It's small and compact. If I had to buy it again, I would probably go for the Sony if there was a $100 price difference.I have a custom camera bracket, so I can mount a light and mic. But adding these items totally defeats the advantage of having an ultra-compact video camera - now it's bigger than an old VHS camera! Here's this little, ultra-modern video camera with two arms, one with a mic the other with a light.I can live with the low light problem. But the audio quality is totally unacceptable!Followup: I returned this camera. Several sites that gave it rave reviews have yanked the reviews. Don't but this camera. The "Oh look how small it is - cool toy" wears off fast - especially if you want good video! I purchased a new Sony instead.
I purchased this unit on 3/7/2007 and returned it the same day. The picture quality is beautiful and it's a Sony, right? Precisely why I returned it. Multiple reviewers complained that the unit will not record from premium cable channels. But I took a chance anyway. I have Cablevision of Long Island, NY and this recorder will not allow a recording to be made from channels such as Starz, Encore, TCM and AMC...it will display a message about copyrighted material. I have a Panasonic and a Samsung dvd recorder....they do just fine on these channels. Sony is notorious for their so called piracy protection designs and if you want to record movies from cable movie channels........absolutely do not buy this recorder!!!
Can I use this for my 2nd generation ipod touch? I'm still waiting for this one to come and I was wondering if this will works for my ipod touch.
it scratches all the ipod.. and it is too expensive
The Jabra A125s IPod bluetooth adapter is easy to set up and connect. The bluetooth connection is great unless you plan to keep the unit in your pocket. There are many glitches and cuts in the music in that case. Also, it does not seem to work very well with wind. I purchased this product for the freedom to exercise and ride my bicycle without wires. Unfortunately, the product does not work very well for that purpose. The breaks in the music is maddening. It works best resting on a surface next to the bluetooth speakers or headset.
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 recently bought a Canon 40D and wanted a bag. I bought this bag after seeing the positive reviews. After one week with the bag, I decided to return. The main reasons are:1) Even though the bag can hold lot of stuff, I felt that the items are not secure enough. Zipper is cheap. I had to hold the zipper with a small lock to feel secure. A child or someone can accidentally drag the zip with ease if not secured by a small lock. In addition, to get the camera out, you have to put it on the floor and carefully open the bag.2) The items inside the bag got wet and the camera lense foggy when I was out in a slightly drizzling rain. The papers I put in front cover got very wet.3) It can only hold small laptop, perhaps 10~12 inch one in the front pocket. I think the pocket is not meant for laptop but I wanted one that can fit in my 14-inch laptop. It is a hassle to pack laptop in a different bag when traveling through airports.4) The bag looked crumpled after one week of minimal use.This bag is useful as a storage bag at home and not for even minimal travel. Right now I am looking at Kata bags, either a R 103 or a Sensitivity V, for my use.
This is a terrible piece of junk. I purchased the router 2 months ago and it's given me too much grief. Each time I've attempted to waste hours of my day trying to explain to the online tech support folks that a) I'm not an idiot and I know how to install this router. b) asking me question after question that leads to the same result. c) them asking me to try to set it up again and me explaining that if I do that, we will lose OUR connection because the only way I'm connected to the internet is through a hard-wire at the moment.Please do not waste your time with this modem. It is junk. Buy a more reliable brand. Linksys support is weak and unhelpful. The modem is cheaply made.All I wanted to do was to get a replacement. They make it VERY difficult. In the end, I just threw it away and bought one made by NETGEAR. It works fine
Worst ever printer.Lousy print qualitySucks up ink like a sponge.Poor customer support (they told me they couldn't help because I wasn't using "original Brother ink")Awful performance.Had problems with this trashy printer right from the start.Cheaply made.A real piece of crap.If I could give this a less than one star rating I would. Expect problems if you buy this machine.Also -- beware of good reviews about this heap of junk because their support staff told me they have people who write good reviews of their products.If you want to throw away your money -- this is the printer for you. Otherwise, buy a HP -- or some other name -- rather than this piece of crap.
My mistake in thinking a MiniDV Camcorder used MiniDV TAPE to record on.After discovering my mistake, I packed it up to ship back without trying it. Now I'll wait for Amazon to credit my card. I did ship it at my expense as I thought Amazon had done their part in a fast excellent manner so I did'nt think they should pay to return my goof !
I first got just this antenna. It did improve viewing quality, but not to any degree that I had hoped for. My problem with digital tv is that the picture quality is good until it breaks up into tiny squares or freezes up and that includes the audio. I thought that this antenna would do the trick, but it didn't completely fix the problems which make viewing any program quite frustrating. I never had this problem with analog; just had crappy reception.I have since purchased the amplifier to improve quality. Again, not a complete fix. And, with the amplifier, the picture quality is now diminished with faint lines that were not there before. However, I do have less problems with the picture freezing or breaking up.Still, with my costs of buying the Tiva box, the Aspen antenna, and the amplifier, I was really hoping for a better user experience.
I bought this wireless adapter because we bought two stories condo, so we need some kind of wireless internet access. It looks very sharp and cool, but the quality is horrible, it is LOADED with bugs!First of all, when I tried to run it, it will give me the blue screen of death every 5 to 10 minutes. a5agu.sys system crashed! I tried to call D-Link customer support and after a long wait and transfer, The tech support was unable to fix the problem and D-Link customer service refused to replace the broken adapter!!!They are the worst technical support in the world, they are rude and they don't have a clue of what they are doing.I trashed the DLINK WUA-2340 in the trash and went ahead and bought a Belkin wireless adapter and the Belkin works great on Windows XP!AVOID D-LINK and buy BELKIN!
Here's the situation:I purchased a GeForce 5500 128MB DDR AGP video card. I found out that I needed to get another piece of hardware and needed to return the video card. I went to the store to return it.Here starts the fun.I found out that the cashier typed the number in the computer instead of scanning the barcode as she was supposed to. I didn't think anything of it at the time. Looking at the box, it says I had a 128MB video card. When I put the card into my computer, it recognized it as a 128MB video card. Everything about it said it was a 128MB video card. Except the sticker on the video card. I didn't pay attention at the time and upon returning the item, I found that the sticker said it was a 256MB video card. The store's policy was that since it was an opened item and since my receipt stated that I had a 128MB card, but that the sticker said 256MB, that they couldn't take it back and I had to deal with the manufacturer. This was because the return desk actually scanned the barcode on the sticker that was on the card instead of being lazy and typing in the number that was on the box.Now I turn to the manufacturer, PNY. PNY might be backwards for You're Not sPecial. I talked with customer service (or lack thereof). The first guy told me that he couldn't take back my card and refund my money. He said he didn't have the authority to do so. He then pointed me to a voice mail of his supervisor. I left a message. Two days later (after no call-back) I called the main HQ in New Jersey. I told the operator that I wanted to talk to a supervisor since I had left a message and received no call back. I finally got to someone.He explained the reason for the mismatch as this: We sell our products to resellers in bulk. Sometimes in order to meet delivery requirements and deadlines, we go ahead and upgrade the product for free.I explained that this card really is a 128MB card and that it's just mislabeled-labeled and his quality control missed it. He went on to say that if the card was defective, that I could return it for a replacement, but that they don't do refunds. So I asked him specifically, I'm screwed and stuck with this card because his company has no process or policy to deal with their quality control missing things and he said no. NO! He even went on further to "advise" me that I could sell it on E-Bay or to a friend. Yeah! like I'm going to get what I paid for it! He also went on about how someone could have a shrink wrap machine in their car and blah blah blah. Come on, I'm not asking for the world here. If I really did have a 256MB card, then wouldn't my machine have recognized it as that? And why would I have paid for a 256MB card, then tried to return it in a 128MB box for a refund of the price of a 128MB card, all while keeping the 128MB card? That's about as dumb as someone going out, buying a HumVee, then buying a Civic, putting the Civic engine in the HumVee and then returning the Civic with the HumVee engine while keeping the HumVee with the Civic engine. I offered to send it in so they could see that when put in a machine it is a 128MB card and that the stickers that are wrong are the original stickers. He said that I could, but that I would only get a replacement. Again, I said, "So I'm just out of luck since the store won't take it back and you won't take it back and that your company will not do anything to help a customer?" He again said no. So much for customer service.So, bottom line is this, I personally will NEVER again purchase ANYTHING from PNY. If you find yourself so compelled to do so, then make sure when you purchase their products that before you open the box with the shrink wrap that you match the numbers on the outside of the box and the sticker on the card. Do a search on Google before unwrapping it. If you purchase it from a retail store, make sure the cashier scans the barcode located on the card that is peeking out through the little window of the box. Make sure that before you leave, your receipt states what you purchased and that you have matched the numbers on the barcode that is on the sticker that is on the card. PNY doesn't care about what happens to anyone. Straight from a supervisor at "customer service", they make sure they meet delivery dates and deadlines to their resellers.
I purchased item to replace a Sony Clie PDA. Being accustomed to the Clie, I found this PDA very confusing. It does noy have the features I expected from a PDA. I was unable to obtain an instruction manual. Up to this moment the unit is completely useless to me.
I bought this with a samsung tv TX-S3082WH HDTV (unhappy with it too, underscan and convergance problems) But anyway this unit would freeze and lock up on pristine new dvds. performance was even worse on backed up dvds (dvd-r dvd+r) manual says it's not compatable with burned dvds even though the unit has the logos and advertisement tag saying it does, I returned the unit for service and 3 weeks later got it back, they replaced the pickup assembly and it's operation is better but not great, still freezes on burned dvds (I am a service tech my self and allready know they will give me problems not honoring a warrenty if it's just burned discs it skips on)It does now work with all my normal discs a bit better but still does skip! It's going back to service,It is sensitive to heat, do not place this unit on a stereo or tv, picture quality is great and will still output an optical info while using the HDMI cable,
2 sony vaios, 2 batteries..both of them died all of a sudden and I barely used them.For sure next laptop I'll buy won't be a sony.
I am not sure for the quality of this model. Because it damaged my ipod nano 3rd generation on the first day. However, Griffin have sent me the replacements for iTrip and ipod nano. They work great in my car. I am satisfied with the quality of iTrip and Tech support. I recommend the latest model. They work great and charge ipod nano 4th generation.I do not not know how to change the rate this older model but I can give 5 stars for the latest model of iTrip Auto.
I purchased the the Terk LF30-RX add-on to work with a Terk LF-30S System I purchased about 5 years ago. On the surface the two are supposed to be compatible as they opperate on the same frequencies. How ever I was never able to get the either of two add-on units, purchased from different retailers, to communicate with my older system. I spent a half an hour with a Terk technician with no resolution. I would not recommend getting this unit to work with an older base unit.
I am not sure if the battery is what caused the problem, but since I have put the battery in, my camera will not work at all. I charged the battery and now when I turn the camera on, all I see is a screen with the menu on it. It will take a picture, but it is just black, so I am not sure if it shorted something out or not.
Everything critical that everyone has written below is absolutely true. It's cute with a funky design and -- and these are the only positive things I can write. It can't stand up to regular use. You'll need a replacement sooner or later either because the cord ripped, the contact shorts or because you lost the prongs.
The company viewed this microscope as a stocked item. I purchased and received confirmation that it was being shipped. 2 days before Christmas I receive an E-mail that they are sorry but the item will not be shipped until after Christmas. Thanks I would have looked somewhere else. My child will be so excited looking for her gift under the Christmas tree...
The card they ship is not a sony, it's a cheap knock off that won't work with PSP.
the battery is not working i waste my time and money on this products next time i will just buy the original one
I bought this item elsewhere without knowing anything about U3 -- that's what I get for not reading the reviews here first. I can't use U3 at work because my employer has strict controls on the PCs. And I can't use it at home because I have a Mac. For the same reasons, I can't even run the d*!*@$ software SanDisk offers to remove U3. I returned the drive, and I won't buy another SanDisk product with U3 installed.
You get 5GB(holds 1000-2000 songs) for $250 when you could have the Sony Digital Walkman 20GB(holds 13,000)for $350. About between 13 and 5 times the # of songs for only $100 more. You can't play movies on it like you can with the 20GB RCA jukebox/media player,has a 3.5 inch flatscreen and can hold 80 hours of movies(about 11 3.5hr movies,40 2 hour movies:costs $300 after rebates,$50 more )The Accessories not includedCase-$15-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
I have a Macbook, so I actually did a bit of research to see which wireless router would work best. I was too cheap to get an actual Apple product. Anyway, I put in the CD and followed all the instructions, but it refused to connect to the internet. It asks you to continue trying up to 10 times (which is ridiculous) but I did anyway. I ended up having to call tech support who eventually walked me through the set up manually...NOT using the crappy instructional stuff it came with. All in all, it now works but I don't know if it was worth the grief it caused before I got it working.
These earphones performance is pretty good, however they are so insulated that you can hear yourself breathe literally. So to me that's annoying, and as a result, I rarely use them.
Stupidly I bought a second one of these after the first one failed. As with the first one, after about a year, it was randomly not recording some of the messages. Prior to that, and if it were not for this problem, I was very happy with it.
Extremely low quality pics. Short battery life. Not worth spending any money on.I got this camera for free thank goodness. Now I am just trying to find a way to get rid of it.
I chose garmin over tom tom due to good reviews before i bought this product. Though, I'm disappointed. I have it set to "fastest route" and it gave me local streets than highway (which is faster, because I've tested). It's just not a very "smart" gps if you have high expectations, then you'll be real disappointed with this purchase. I'm thinking about returning it to amazon.
I bought(2)of this unit within one month. Because the 1st one was using Ver 1.0 Software, it was great, so easy to managed & transfer files....So I decide to get a 2nd one that when Microsoft "UPGRADE!!!" the software to Ver.2.0 , Now I have (2) unit & stuck with their "STUPID UPGRAGE!!!" .So don't buy this until they fix the software problems or smart enough to repost Ver. 1.0 .*PS: "UPGRADE Ver. 2.0 NOT WORKING WITH WINDOWS VISTA EITHER!!!"
This printer is horrible and it's the first HP printer I have ever purchased and will be the last. I have owned it for about 2 years and rarely use it except for sending/receiving faxes and printing photographs. I should have known to pack it up and take it back when it came with a proprietary phone cable of all things. Having used HP in an office environment for the past 20 or so years, I know HP is notorious for proprietary parts but a simple phone cable, be for real. However my main problems are with ink always empty in one tank or another and the replacement cost are outragious. Now it has started telling me that the printer was shut down incorrectly and to use the power button. Because it has the fax function, I never shut it down. I did the reset (power on while holding the # and 6 key combinations)and it still keeps displaying the same error. Please, please, please, save your money and buy anything other than an HP printer. I am seriously considering a Kodak and maybe even an Epson although I have had problems with Epsons and dry ink. You have been warned, buy an HP printer at your own peril.
I bought a new ipod and case but i was missing somwething to play in my car so i so this product and seem like it sounded good so i bought it ... I have had the worst sound ever in my car and sometimes the reception is not even there i would advise against this product i ended up buying a device that you put in your cassete deck and has a wire to you ipod cause the fm transmitter was so horrible..
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.
This printer has never worked since the day I purchased it. It is impossible to connect via a wireless network and HP support is the worst.
In the history of product designs, this has to be one of the worst of all time. If you want to pay [an amount of money] for something and spend alot of time on the phone with support people who don't work for compaq and have no idea what you are talking about this is the product for you.This product is only worth the money if you can connect it to the internet. It really only supports a dial up out of the box, but not an AOL dial up connection. If you decide to use the number supplied to get dial up internet connection, you are connected to MSN support and they have no idea what an Ipaq music center is or why you called. You will get referred to at least 3 different numbers before you give up. The documentation on the device is very poor. I am very computer literate, but this device takes alot of time and energy for even me to setup and use properly. If you just want to play CDs than this device is ok, but to rip cds and autodatabase the info on the cds, this device is sorely lacking, because it is difficult to get it connected to the internet with the supplied information and accessories. Save your money...
I have four identical computers at the office connected through a 10-T HP High end hub. I have been using NIC cards for 5 years. This card is slow, and locks the mouse up, and 'dissapears' from the hub link. The computers are PIII 700's w/128M. I took it out, and replaced it with a Netgear and worked perfectly. To see if it was the Linksys, I tested different hubs, and the Linksys card in the other computers; same problem. It's a horrible card or drivers! ie. The stuttering makes it impossible to play LAN lunch games!
I got the U2 for Christmas and it stopped working by January 6th. I have been reading the COWON forums and it seems that many of their devices, not just the U2, have the same problem. They just stop working off battery power. They work as a USB drive and you can add and delete files from the device but the device will not turn on. COWON tech support is very understaffed right now. It took me a week to get someone on the phone to get an RMA to return my U2. They haven't return my U2 yet so I can't say if the problem is the battery or something else. All I can say is that I see a lot of post about devices not turning on after a few weeks. I would recommend the 2GB iPod Nano instead.
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 i320 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 most incredible deficiency in this model -- and I understand the entire "c" series of StreetPilots -- is its near total lack of any way to use numerical latitude and longitude, the oldest, most fundamental and universal of all navigational standards.Can it display Lat/Long on its screen? No. (Even my cell phone does that.)Can it output Lat/Long electronically via USB, NMEA-0183 or RS-232, etc? No.Can you key in Lat/Long on the touch screen? No.Can you input Lat/Long electronically? Yes, via USB, with some difficulty. You have to generate a .CSV file on a computer, and download some software from the Garmin web site.Absolutely astounding, it's like a suitcase without a handle or a TV set without a picture.Initial setup and installation are also quite difficult. It took me a couple days. The documentation included in the package consists of a few random scraps of paper. The actual manual you have to download from their web site. There's a cumbersome password thing you have to find and key in. Why I don't know, it should be fairly easy to make the software specific to the hardware.Once past the initial hurdles and disappontments, though, it does have some good points. It does a much better job of gathering and interpreting satellite signals than my old 75 did. The voice prompts and simple map display work very nicely while driving. If you choose a different route home than it suggests, it seems to learn your preferences and use them next time.
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 !!
Sucks really bad lights quit working second day and the speakers don't put out good at all should have went with the Sony Wolof way better for the same price
Just hope you never lose/break the remote for this player! We've purchased 3 universal remotes so far-all claiming to work &quot;Apex&quot; dvd players and none worked. Called Customer Service and basically was told to either keep buying univ. remotes to try or buy the replacement remote for $23 (which is almost half of what I paid for the whole player). If anybody knows of a remote to work this-I'd love to hear from you! (on here of course) Also, a couple dvd's wouldn't play and they were new ones!
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
We also tried the Belkin F5U002 USB Parallel Printer Adapter. Actually, two of them on seperate pc's with identical OS (Win98) and printers (Epson Stylus Color 600)After several hours, of trying to install/restart/go back to step 2/etc, we gave up and uninstalled everything and went surfing for problems and ended up here. This cable will NOT work with the Epson Stylus Color 600, so don't waste your time.
I ordered this Memory for my Macbook Pro 15 and unfortunately they sent me the Memory for the 17 inch. they are not compatible and they did not want to take the memory back after sending me the wrong one either. Beware when ordering via the internet.
I tried installing this modem with Windows 2000. The operating system failed to detect the modem. The manuals and documentation all seemed to assume that the modem would be automatically detected, so they were not helpful in my case. I tried contacting tech support via their web page and while their site loaded fine, that page timed out. I tried calling tech support and received a message stating, &quot;We're sorry, we can't take your call right now.&quot;It seems that plenty of people have had good experiences with this modem, but I feel burned not so much by the fact that it didn't work out of the box, but that support for the product is woefully lacking.
Enough said in title. You can search online to see all the forums discussing this, but Texas Instruments has not, and potentially will not, update their software to be able to work with Snow Leopard or later versions of OS X. It certainly does not work with Mountain Lion as I have been trying to connect for the last hour.
Truly a nightmare as most reviewers have said. This device has a VERY hard time not dropping the connection at light loads. You will lose connection to this router just by thinking about a higher load such as even a voice chat. That is wired or wireless. Once the connection is gone, it will take 3 or sometimes 4 restarts of the device before it can be "seen" or allow access to the internet. I'm going through warranty as we speak.DO NOT BUY.
Great sound for the price, good bass, and comfortable to wear. Sounds like a good deal until you realize why they're so inexpensive. The rubber surrounding the headphone wires just deteriorates after a couple of months. At first it was just a couple of openings and I figured it was because of misuse, but the deterioration got to the point where the entire rubber casing just totally came apart. Had to throw them away because they simply stopped working. I didn't listen to the reviews which stated the same thing, and now I'm paying the price.Not worth it in the long run, currently trying to find a replacement pair of headphones.
I bought this to back up key data files on 3 computers, 2 are Win 2000 and one is a Win 98SE machine. At first the unit would not power up, either the AC adapter was faulty or the internal plug connection was lose. Tech support was very knowledable and helpful. They sent me a new adapter and I had power although sometimes I had to jiggle the plug at the hard drive end. I never was able to get it to work on all three machines, it worked on one Win 2000 and the Win 98SE machine. Even on these 2 machines it did not work all the time, it seemed very moody. I returned it before my time was up for returns.Next I bought a Kanguru Quicksilver and I am much happier with it. It has easier to use set up software and it is working well on all 3 machines.
I ordered this thing from Amazon about a month ago, expecting to be wowed and siriusly impressed. I still like it, kind of, but there are a lot of negatives. Overall, I gave it 2 out of 5 stars; if these issues would be fixed, I would love to give it 5 out of 5.1) The rocker button on the docking unit doesn't work very well... usually, you need to mash it down and rock it about 10 times in the direction of the operation that you want to do in order to get it to do what you want.2) The record feature is awesome, of course... that's why I bought the thing. However, I can't copy the files to my computer here at work and listen to them because they're in a proprietary format (PAC and TAG). I've searched for a converter but can't find one.3) The record feature has some flaws:3a) It seems that the live DJ has control of this, and depending on the channel you're listening to, they can change the display to be their name and phone number. When that happens, the S50 thinks that the song has started (or ended), so you end up with a song recorded about 10 seconds late, or ends 10 seconds early - chopping off the first/last 10 +/- seconds of the songs.3b) The beginning of song marker is oftentimes placed incorrectly; you miss the first few seconds of the song, or the previous song is just ending, so you get 2 seconds of the finale of the last song before the song you wanted starts.3c) The DJ oftentimes continues talking right over the beginning of the song. I (perhaps naively) thought that "no commercials" equalled "no talk" and was looking forward to hearing only the songs, not chatter. The chatter wouldn't be so bad if they would shut up once they started the song... but some DJs talk on and on over the lead of the song.4) When I've left the device in my vehicle overnight, it's still on in the morning, which is what I want... build up a 45 minute buffer of songs that I can fast-forward through, recording songs that I want to keep. That way I can (a) skip the songs that I don't like, and (b) build up my library at the some time. However, most times (9 times out of 10) the device goes from displaying the current song to saying "Lost the signal"/"Poor signal quality". I'm hyphothisizing (sp?) that starting the vehicle is somehow interfering with the antenna signal or the power connection just enough to confuse the device. The really bad thing is that the only way I've found to clear this out is to un-dock (shut down) and re-dock the receiver, which clears out the rolling 45 minute historical buffer. :(5) This morning, when I went pressed any of the buttons (to skip to the next song, previous song, record, or change the channel) the device displayed "NO PSRAM! IR Not Support". When I undocked the device (shutting it down) and re-docked it, everything worked again. However, again, I lost my 45 minute historical buffer. :(6) The percentage of memory used varies greatly, depending on if you are docked or undocked. For example, my device shows 42% used when docked, but 94% used when first undocked... however later, it goes back to 42%. It seems to still be recording more and more songs (I'm up to 283 songs now), so it seems to be recording the new songs without dropping the old songs off.7) Recording songs that you've already listened to and are completely in the 45 minute buffer sometimes takes 5 seconds and sometimes takes over a minute. There doesn't seem to be any ryme or reason to the amount of time. However, it does seem to go more quickly if you leave it recording (with the heart symbol down in the bottom right) until it finishes; don't skip to the next song until it's done recording the previous one. It still works if you do skip around within the song history buffer, but it seems to take a lot longer to record the song you wanted to keep.8) Speaking of recording, I presume that this is a feature, but I can't find it documented anywhere... when I try to record a song, sometimes it doesn't take any time at all to save the song (I mean that the heart appears in the center of the screen, acknowledging that I want to record the song, but the small heart symbol never appears in the bottom right corner). I *think* this is when that song is already recorded and I'm attempting to save it for a second time... but I'm not sure of that. It would be better to display a message like "You've already got that song recorded" instead of simply ignoring you.All in all, I will continue using the S50, but I would not highly recommend it to anyone else without some or all of these issues being addressed.
I have been a DVR user through Cox Cable for approx. 1 yr, and have always been disappointed. I have kept my eye on Tivo for some time, and when my DVR box went out for the 2nd time, I decided it was time to try Tivo. I got a refurbished Series2 DVR that was free for signing a 1 yr commitment for $12.95 per month.I received the Tivo only 2 days after I ordered, very impressive since I didn't pay to have it shipped that quickly. The setup was reasonably straight forward. I had heard so much about Tivo that I had very high expectations, and here are the problems I encountered that surprised me:1) My first mistake was not recognizing that you have to get a Dual tuner unit to be able to record 2 seperate programs (DVR does this automatically). So I ordered the wrong unit. To be honest, I don't see how this service is very useful at all with only a single tuner, my family relies on dual tuners A LOT. I am shocked that Tivo even offers a single tuner system, to me it's like a tricycle compared to a 10 speed, a dual tuner is so much more useful.2) I thought I would be able to hook up a wireless receiver to connect to my home network. No, you have to buy theirs for $40 to $50. Since I didn't know that, I had to rely on the phone line option. This really stinks, it is very very very slow. I spent 2 hrs trying to download one days programming, the system kept getting interuppted during download (yes I disabled call waiting).3) When you use the online program guide, it covers up the entire screen. My Cox DVR puts the TV in upper right corner (approx. 1/4) asnd the rest of the screen lets you see the guide. We use this all of the time to see if there is anything better on, but that won't work so well with Tivo. Plus, scrolling up and down is painfully slow, the screen takes for ever to refresh.4) Similarly to item 3 above, when you review recorded programs the show you are watching is turned off completely, you can only see the Tivo guide. Again, Cox DVR lets me look at my list and delete files etc.. all while my TV program stays visible in the upper right corner.5) Remote wouldn't work with my 42" Akai plasma. I can't fault Tivo too much on this one, none of the universal remotes seem to work with this TV for some reason.I did love some of the Tivo features and wish my Cox DVR had them:1) Wishlist2) Tivo Suggestions3) Can access your Tivo through internet4) View photo's through Tivo.In the end my items # 3 and 4 were things I just couldn't get past, so I returned my Tivo. They were friendly and helpful and I really wanted to like this product, but in my opinion it's not able to compete with the speed and power of the Cable companies DVR.
I ordered one of these here on amazon a while back, it was either sold from b and h or adorama it's been a while and i'm too lazy to check so for this i apologize. The reason i am writing the review is because the product i received was a gray market version an f80. i was kind of miffed that this hadn't been disclosed but i decided to deal with it since it was basically the same thing. I don't shoot much film and am pretty gentle with my gear because i intend for it to last a long while. well, i shot maybe 2 rolls during the life of the camera. then one day when i decided to shoot a roll i got the camera out of the bag, inserted the battery and started to shoot and after each shot i would get an error message and then the camera would basically lock up until i depressed the shutter (i assume to essentially waste a frame if any of the frames were actually working) so i blazed through a roll testing it out and assuming i just hadn't properly loaded the film or something. so i put the camera away until i could get back to the manual. the manual informed me that the error message basically requires me to send the camera in for service. i would be ok with this except that i had a gray market camera which is limited as far as the warranty's are concerned. so be weary, this camera can be a risk apparently since it can have a terminal error without hardly any use (or maybe the problem was it didn't get used often enough, who knows) and sellers here are apparently not great at disclosing that they're selling gray market versions.
i am, well was a fan of iriver products. i bought this imp350 player a year back i.e. 2003, and now it stops playing mp3 files but only plays fm. the darn player wont even load the cd. i contact support and they tell me they wont replace or even service the player after the 1 year wrrnty period. now that sucks, im stuck with a player that cost me $140 and now it plays FM.in other words, if u want quality and reliability, go for sony or any other mp3 player
I do not recommend to buy this product at all, i want to return it.I bought this GPS 3 months back, the first month it was fine, i was happy with it but after that it was horrible. Sometime it will just hang in the middle of the way and will not restart easily, sometimes it does not show the map at all, for any destination entered it says 'Destination is not in the maps'. I cannot rely on this GPS anymore, now i just check the maps on internet before going out in case it just hangs in the middle and leave me with no option.
I purchased this IPOD and in less than a week the hard drive in it started making noises and quit working. Apple would not take it back saying that it was dropped or otherwise shaken severely. Since I bought it, I plugged it into my IPOD connector in the car and it stay in the glove box until it stopped working. So unless riding in the car shakes these things too much for the hard drive, they are crap. Don't buy one, stick to the generic cheaper MP3 players, or go with a more expensive one that has the solid state HDD.
I loved this monitor when we first got it. The idea of having the night light is wonderful and it was a nice soft glow. Then one day, the static started..it seemed there was something wrong with the volume switch, it had to be set "just right" to get away from the static. Now, I come home and the one monitor is just screaming with static and is just about to die. I am currently looking for something new.
Although it was inexpensive, it really wasn't worth the money. It's cheap! I don't like the base, which is a piece of metal. It's not very steady and looks cheesy. Sound is not bad. I would buy this for a kid but would spend the extra money on a better one for an adult.
Loved the layout ease of use, but it locked up all the time giving usb error's. I'm now using an Iogear that works much better.
I had never used a GPS before I bought the Navcam 7000. All I can say is this thing made me feel very stupid. I couldn't get it to find well known streets in Austin, Texas. It simply ignored my requests without telling me it couldn't find the locations. It locks up constantly, and has to be reset, and re-started from scratch.My son has a Garmin 350 that works the way I thought the Navcam 7000 should have. After using the Garmin I realized it wasn't me who had a lack of ability; it is the Navcam 7000 that is a failure!!!!The only thing good I can say about it is IT LOOKS PRETTY!!!!!
I bought this battery and the picture shows an original Dell battery. It is not.When I contacted Amazon to process a return, I was charged more than $7.00 for return shipping (although they mailed me a label and return processing sheet). I am upset that it is misrepresented in the picture and they I had to pay shipping on their misrepresentation.
Following the BLUF recommendation (Manager-[...]) let me just say that if you wait until the 30-or-so day return window is expired, you'll never get satisfaction.After weeks of puttering around with this router, unsuccessfully trying to create an error-free connection, I finally called and got into the nightmare that is Linksys tech support, and finally got them to agree that I had a piece of junk. But all they could do was send another one. No refunds. Amazon's refund window expired the day before. Oh well, guess slow learners pay more.Anyway, the issue is that I dial use a Citrix remote-connection to the office, and any interruption kicks me off, and forces me to restart the login/authentification process. For regular Web surfing and e-mail, intermittent interruptions are pretty much invisable. But every time I tried to remote-in to the office, I'd get kicked off several times an hour. Tech support ran tests, and had me install new firmware. Still nada. So went through RMA process (not to painful) and got another one (not new, but rebuilt). It was worse than the other.I called tech support, and they wanted to have me jump through all the same hoops again. I declined to waste more time.What a PITA. Next time, I'll test the heck out of it the day the box arrives and ship it right back if it even smells funny.:-)Oh, should mention that I also got Time Warner (Road Runner) to come out about three times to test the internet to the house and the cable modem in the house. They made a convincing case that their feed was error-free, and when I took the router out of the loop, I could verify the same thing: no dropped connections.
I bought this camcorder a couple of years ago and it worked fine. Got it out of the box to use at my grandson's softball game this week, turned it on, pushed the button to open the door to insert a mini DV tape, inserted the tape but the door refused to close. I tried and tried to shut the door on the camcorder but it won't budge. Even though the battery I had indicated it was charged, and I do have an adapter, I went ahead and purchased a new battery thinking that might be the problem. Unfortunately I wasted the money I spent on the battery because the door is stuck open. The screen shows the 'C32:11' error saying to 'reattach the power source.' I've attached every power source possible and the tape door is stuck in the open position. Apparently the cost to repair is more than the cost of the camcorder so I guess I'll throw it in the trash. I'll be ordering another camcorder but not another Sony.
This Canon PSC-60 Deluxe Case is just good to hold my newly-purchased Canon A560. I did not notice there is a shortcoming to this case until it happens. The front bag used for holding batteries is not tight enough. I have had my batteries fallen to the ground at least three times. Have to have this Camera case returned due to its poor design.
This device has many great features. I bought the iPod Photo mainly because I want to transfer photos from my camera to the iPod. This way I don't have to buy a bunch of SD cards. It was a good idea, but...Brand new, right out of the package I couldn't get the click wheel to work. I could plug it in to the computer and tranfer songs, but I could not use the iPod. Finally after updating the software and reseting the iPod, the click wheel worked... for about 5 minutes. In the middle of viewing pictures, the click wheel suddenly stopped. I couldn't figure out what I did wrong. I Googled for help to no avail.In summary, the iPod Photo is a great idea but was poorly executed by Apple.
Item did not work as advertised. Virtually no recption, and the two units were only 20 ft apart. Don't buy this.
First of All let me say the Lynksys is Great! (Company and products)Now for the review: The WVC200 camera with audio has all the bells and whistles that a security camera would want to have. I never did get the (wireless) part configured and partly due to what was or wasn't in the packaged box. The installation CD was (Old) as I needed to get a newer version from the Linksys site, also I needed to update the firmware for the camera and although the help desk was very good in pointing me in the right direction to get the firmware and setup disks when it came to the (wireless) configuration they failed and I'm sure that happened because this camera (WVC200) needed retooled (tested) at the factory. I returned this camera and purchased from you the WVC54GCA Linksys and I'm happy to report it was configured in less than one hour (wired and wireless). I will get more of this camera but I need one with all the bell and whistles that the (WVC200) offered. Hopefully Linksys will put out another model to replace the (WVC200)
Bought this product twice and set up all systems according to the directions. I found out that after this system is on for a few seconds to play back from any of the components it would shut off. After 2 tries returned product and would not buy one again or recommend this product.
I returned my second RioCarbon after 3 months. It froze permently. I was promised a replacement within 10 days. It is now one month since I started the return process and still no replacment. For weeks they coud no find proof of delivery even though I had the proof in hand and gave them tracking numers. I called numerous times and was often on hold for 15 minutes, I was frequently escalated to higher ranking reps each whose compentency decreased as their title increased. I was promised two day deliverybut at last contact am getting 7 day delivery- maybe. I still do not have replacement in hand., I enjoyed the Rio Carbon when it worked. I actualy got 18 hours for my audible books. It is a handsome piece with a good screen. The service stinks. The quality is marginal. An IPOD for me next time. It would make a good fishing lure.
Even though I did like my Kodak Z612, I had a terrible experience with Kodak as a customer. First I was sent a camera that didn't work properly, the menu button didn't work. I asked Kodak to replace my camera with a properly working one, they told me they "don't replace cameras" but I could send it to Precision Camera to get it fixed. Kodak wanted me to pay for the shipping and insuring of the camera until I argued enuf that it wasn't my responsibility and threatened to write a review about the camera, then they finally agreed to pay for the shipping. After 4 weeks with no camera, I discovered after countless phones calls and emails that my camera had been lost by the shipping company. Neither Precision Camera or Kodak was very helpfull thru this process. I guess they figured it wasn't their problem. The shipping company agreed to refund Kodak the cost of the camera and Kodak would have to refund me because Kodak is who paid for the shipping. Instead of refunding my money, Kodak told me they had to send me a new camera instead of the money. At this point I was so tired of the whole process I agreed. When my camera arrived, I was surprised to find a "refurbished" sticker on the bottom of my camera. I was then told that Kodak "can't send new replacement cameras, but refurbished doesn't 'necessarily' mean that it's been broken or used". So I started with a brand new camera, went without a camera for about 6 weeks, spent hours on the phone with countless calls to Kodak, Precision Camera, and the shipping company, and now have a refurbished Kodak camera.
This was my second Netgear product I bought (previously a wireless modem which I was only okay with not impressed) The idea of a network storage appeals to me. But this drive just is not good.In reading the previous reviews I found that it was a finicky thing, and be careful on the drives you buy for it. Well I searched and searched and found a drive that worked and bought both yesterday.Tried to set it up today and connecting the drive went pretty well, but that is where everything started to go down hill. Midway through the install it tells you to okay any error messages (which turn out to be things like this is untested on XP and might not work kind of errors) and suddenly my computer reboots. Figured it would have told me it was going to do so oh well, and it never goes back to the install like most programs do when they require a reboot. Tried again, same thing happens. Started poking around and find out that not only do you have to check the drive you put in to the SC101, you need to look in to your own computer. To quote Netgears web site, "SCSI disk drivers from the Promise company conflict with the SC101 device drivers. Promise drivers are typically used for RAID 1 or for SATA drives. Many newer computers use Promise SATA drivers."My computer is just a week old and has these newer drivers. Back in the box the SC101 goes, and I try to uninstall the software as this product will not work for me. Tried the 3 things when you have trouble it suggests, and none work. This is where I get really frustrated, Netgear support. I waited 35 minutes for someone to pick up the phone, who ultimately told me it was my own fault and I'd have to pay to have that "cr*p", yes he said it, from my system. I needed to hire a local computer vendor and it would be my bill. I have to pay to get this junk off my computer. Way to support your products Netgear. The tech support person who got on the phone had an accent that was hard to understand, and went through huge mood swings during the call, from happy, to argumentative, to depressed, to happy again. I was freaked that this person knew my home address!All in all, this is a great concept. After reading up on it and now experiencing it, I think it needs a ton more engineering and refinement before it is brought to market. Maybe by a company with better customer service. It really requires a level of technical expertise that is not there with the average consumer.
This modenm is a piece of junk.I spent several hours trying to comprehend it's obscenely obscure user interface (UI) and then, when i finally got it working, it lost all the settings. Four times!(I am a 30+ year pro, so this isn't a newbie mistake.)Absolutely the worst product interface and usability i've seen in years.Don't buy this modem!
The first pair of 71SL's I bought worked perfectly, flawless, it was like wearing a dream...until 2 months later when suddenly the left ear stopped working. I thought that I had just recieved a bad pair, so I went out and bought a new one, but lo and behold, not more then two weeks after buying the new pair, the same exact problem on the same side occured again. Even though the sound quality is excellent and it has to be the most comfortable pair of ear pieces that I have ever worn (I've slept with them in before), I simply can not recommend a product that breaks with less then two weeks of light use.
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.
When I first opened the box, I was quite pleased to see what appeared to be an attractive and comprehensive kit containing most everything I'd need to wire up a powered sub I'd just ordered alongside this. Most impressive was the snazzy fuse holder. Upon closer inspection it seems that all the wires contained in the kits are comprised of far more insulation than conductor. I stripped the end from the power lead and the conductor was barely thicker than a piece of run of the mill 14 gauge wire I had in my toolbox. The speaker wires are a complete joke, as fat around as your average AC power cord but with next to nothing inside.I suppose I can't expect too much for the price and I am sure this kit would work just fine in a low power application. The problem is that at least a 10 gauge cable is specified for my installation, and I can hardly believe this product qualifies. I don't care to risk any hazards that may arise from cheaping out on cables, so this kit is basically useless to me and I'll have to buy something else. For that reason, one star.
Zero start for this product. Do not buy, waste of money. Worked for few weeks and stop as soon battery used for 10 mins. So after 10 mins this can be dead any time. Other cons- hangs very frequently, poor quality connector, filmsy buttons, low quality sound quality, poor FM recemtion. Do you want to buy ?
I love these speakers. They made everything I put through them sound huge but clear. Had some indie tunes pouring through them at about half-volume and then they died. Two sets died within 24 hours both after being played relatively hard but nothing which should kill a product labelled "hardcore multimedia". Stopped. Dead. I called EV/Telex and they informed me that they are redesigning the set up to address this issue. In other words....wait for EV's next try at least with the 4.1's.
Garbage. Blues screen twice a day.I using it with Win7 64bit latest driver from their website + putty.If you have lots of text output in the serial console, better pray well, otherwise you'll get blue screen.
Just an FYI, although Brother lists this as a "printer," be aware that it is not wireless capable. It can only be used as a wired printer.
Seriously, this is horrible. Buy a different product if using it for a 95 maxima. I literally had to cut 4 pieces of the plastic off just for it to fit where my Bose head unit used to be.And it broke my scissors.You get what you pay for.
The cartridge arrived promptly, but had no red ink. I did not check the expiration date, but the red was either dried up or it never was filled. Money was refunded, but the whole reason I pay the full retail price is to avoid this kind of issue. I have ordered another-the local stores don't stock this type of cartridge anymore. Wish me luck.I have used this type of ink cartridge for 10+ yrs and they have worked well, last a reasonable length of time, always run out of yellow first.
This is the perfect monitor for you if you like to spend $300 bucks on another 19" monitor after two years. I am amazed to read that I am not the only with the flickering problem and the white horizontal line. I wonder if the other people with the same problem fix it like I do. By slapping it hard on the side until the white line goes away. They say you get what you pay for. But I didn't know that $300 bucks would get me this piece of $#!+ Other than that it is a perfectly fine looking monitor. [...]
You know how everyone is comparing this, as well as all other mp3 players, to the apple IPOD? Well there is a reason. The Ipod offers features that the others can't fathom, and has the reliability and customer service that one expects when making a large purchase such as this.My Rio is fine, but when comparing it to the Ipod I was only dissapointed. I cannot get an FM transmitter, and the file organization is pathetic in comparison. The case is awkard, and I only have one choice for cases. And of course, the interface itself on it just is not up to par. The Ipod has obviously been refined time and time again, and they have a very polished product. The Rio Carbon may be a good item in a couple generations, but they have a long way to go. The battery life is the one advantage that it holds over the Ipod, and that is a nice feature.In short, if you are going to spend this much money, you might as well buy a quality product such as the Ipod.
this item was an absoloute waste of time and money. it's advertised as 8 gauge, but it's closer to 12. the cable looks thick, but when you open it, it's all insulation. dont waste your time with this.
I think my title says it all. The video image and sound are super weak. The item is definitely obsolete.
I can not rate the perfomance of the product because it did not work, but I can tell your the construction is low quality. Problematic cd door that easily breaks or does not open. If you are going to buy this and not have it shipped (store pickup) and are gentle with it you may be ok.
I bought the Targus universal adapter for my notebook computer and it worked great. However, the cigarette plug portion stopped working a week later (which Targus acknowledged). Problem was, I had a business trip in 5 days and they would not send a new part out until 10-15 days after I returned the defective part! Because I needed this for my upcoming trip, I had to go out and buy a new adapter (not a Targus). Apparently the $2 part was too much for them to pay to keep a customer happy who had spent $80 for their product!
This was advertised as a color correct flash tube. IT WAS NOT! So, I paid for Shipping and Handling TWICE for something I could not use. So, I'm out roughly $20 for nothing.
I bought this so I could take the glass cover of my iMac LCD and clean underneath because some tap water got under there and left some residue. So after cleaning with the solution and provided cloth I saw how many hundreds of tiny fibers it left behind. So after cleaning with the solution and the cloth I used the non-fibrous rag provided from apple. It was able to get rid of 90% off the fibers and clean the mineral deposits.I would recommend that you use the solution with the provided rag then clean it off with a better quality rag...
No WPA support. Don't trust US Robotics. US Robotics is just playing the WPA-will-be-available-as-a-download-soon game.
The headset arrived with the microphone dead. I returned it to Altec Lansing and they sent me a replacement, which had exactly the same problem; the mic did not work. I decided to let it go and buy another product.
Stupidly, I gave in to all the hype and went out and bought an iRiver 40GB mp3 player a couple of weeks ago. Big mistake. Here's my list of the biggest problems:1) Keep getting file transfer error messages from my Windows Music Library. Only about about 1/4 of the songs transferred and it took almost 40 minutes, only 60 or 70 songs, and some of them end halfway through - aarrgh! When I contacted IRiver they said I must have a computer problem, so I tried again by burning a couple of CDs on my other work computer (different model) and had the same trouble. In effect it seems I'll have to burn 300 plus CDs all over again to get them in the right format, whatever that means. I had thought the IRiver handled all formats 'effortlessly'. What a joke. Aarrgh again! No thanks.2) The much touted battery life is waaay off the mark. Mine gave out after 6-7 hours of normal play without any extra power hogging settings, etc. Yet iRiver advertises a 16 hour battery life. What do they base that on? I feel misled because that was one of the main reasons I looked at this 'thing' in the first place.3) The sound is really terrible. My Sony Discman even sounds much better compared to this. No depth or bass. I tried fooling around with it, even switched earphones to no avail. Maybe the problem is in the iRiver software or hardware. Not much else it could be :).4) Well, those are my three big gripes but on the less technical side of things it feels like a toy from a Cracker Jack box, with buttons that you really have to mess with to get to work. I can't believe they have the nerve to ask $450 for...this?! If it was only a $100 machine I'd have trouble giving it 2 stars. When the buttons did respond the navigation menus were ok if you want to take a long time to figure them out. In general this is not a user friendly machine. I think the iRiver is bigger and heavier than some of the other players I've since seen, too. For the money I feel totally ripped off so I'm going to send this thing back and hope I get no hassle. Maybe I'll try the Zen or the iPOD. Most people tell me those are still by far the best out there. I heard Archer (French?) has a new player out, too.Never again, this has been a constant headache. Lesson learned.
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.
I sent it back. It is not "user friendly." It is too small, and does not have any of the features of the newer ipods. I bought a nano, and it is much nicer. I would not spend the money on this.
I got them at our local target for $79 due to torn packing. I am no audio expert but these sound so murky as compared to my Er6i and EX71 buds that the term muddy bass suddenly becomes crystal clear after this comparison. Try the PX100 for third the price.
After using the DVD and VHS for about a month with no problems, the VHS suddenly lost its audio capability. This is very annoying since I now can not return it to www.Amazon.com and the closest service center is an hour drive from our house. The 1-800 line kept me on hold for 20 minutes before someone told me I had to take the unit to a service center (big help). I would not recommend this unit.
Works fine, until you get about 200 or so pix on the card (this number varies), then the camera says 'card error' after having written one or two zero-byte files. All photos were recoverable, but the card was no longer usable until re-formatted. Result - I didn't think I needed to pack another card, so was unable to continue taking pictures on a trip with the family.Also, with my Canon Powershot S110- a more devastating error, in which the entire card became inaccessible, again after about 200 pictures. Had to purchase PhotoRescue to get the pix back (told it to ignore the FAT table during recovery). This also 'fixed' the card, but the process about 4 hours to complete.This is just a bit too much of a hassle for normal use.
Thank heavens analogue cameras standardised on 35mm. Just imagine you went into a shop and had a choice of 2inch, 30mm, 25mm, 33mm, 35mm etc films, only one of which would fit your camera. Olympus have done a Sony and repackaged the same old memory chips (e.g. SD, MMC, SM, CF, MD) as xD and decided to sell it at twice the price of SD memory. Once you buy one of their (admittedly good) digital cameras the small xD market will force you to buy expensive memory that is incompatible with almost everything else our there. As I already own some cheap standard SD memory that's not usable in most Olympus cameras, I have had to look elsewhere for a camera :o(
This thing died within a year of purchase! The recovery process has been a time consuming and laborious process. Don't waste your money on this product...there are too many bugs and I never got the "one-touch" to work. I will be wary of ever purchasing another Maxtor product
HelloI purchased this so I could mount my etrex to my road bike. The mount would not fit around the handle bar so I had to attach the mount to the bike using some zip tie's.I think it would fit my mountain bike just fine.Kevin
I'm not an audiophile, so the sound is fine with me. My problem with this is the design of the cabling. I'm not a fan of the assymetrical cord lengths. Besides the assymetrical cord, the worst part of airbuds is the rubberized cord. This material allows for the cable to easily tangle. If you are tempted to put your earbuds in your pocket, please be ready to spend a few mintues untangling them. Very frustrating.
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.
I purchased 3 of these and they all experience the same problem. They will play one song and quit - never cycling to the next song. I've tried 3 ways to upload songs, including no directories -doesn't matter. My 3 are being returned to Lexar proper, I must have gotten a bad batch. Once one song stops playing, the unit stays on until you reset the battery to turn it off. Very frustrating, I had pretty high hopes and the price was great! Guess you get what you pay for - beware.
My notes on my brief experience with the HD860. I was primarily interested in it since it supposedly did High-Def JPEG viewing. Well...THINGS WRONG WITH THE SAMSUNG HD860 DVD PLAYER:==================================================Doesn't remember where playback should resume if disk is ejected, not even for one disc (Wow?!??! haven't seen that in a while). There apparently is a bookmark function, but it's all menu-driven, cumbersome and lame, so I didn't even test it. Bookmark function is also footnoted in the manual "may not work on all discs" (see below for more on that.)All remote control functions are slow. There's a noticeable lag when pressing any button.when using HDMI out, coaxial digital output is disabled. I didn't check optical digital output, though, but it seems unlikely it would work either. There was no option to enable this in the setup menus, not that I could find. Audio comes through HDMI cable, and needs to be rerouted from your TV to surround receiver, which did work fine on my Samsung big-screen TV.Remote is not a universal remote, DVD only. And I mean only.The "skip ahead" and "skip back" buttons didn't work at all while watching "House of Flying Daggers". Once during playback, pressing the "instant skip" (skip ahead) button on remote caused movie to hang on a single frame, necessitating unplugging the power to reset (!?!??!). There's quite a few places in the manual where features like these are footnoted with "may not work on all discs". Methinks they're covering their a**es for features that don't work on ANY discs.Pressing "info" while displaying JPEGs in HD mode does nothing. No menu, no filename, nothing. So no on-screen menus or help while viewing HD JPEGs, which means HD JPEG viewing is a hobbled afterthought!Sometimes pressing "next picture" (i.e. ">>|") while viewing JPEGs causes the screen to go blank. Pressing it again then proceeds to next picture. Obviously quirky firmware.Have to manually set JPEG showing to Hi-Def; Default is standard def. Why can't it automatically detect that I'm hooked up to an HDMI hi-def set and do the right thing?Painting a 233kb, 1728x792 JPEG took four full seconds, kinda slow. Needless to say, no controls for nice transitions, just a straight paint-down from the top.JPEG slideshows would occasionally randomly hang with a blank screen indefinitely.On my 720p set, with DVD player's output manually set to 720p via HDMI, an 800 pixel tall JPEG would show up as less than the full height of the screen, so it's obviously upconverting as though it's going to show through 1080, then "downconverting" back to 720p. I would have thought that an 800-pixel-tall image should show up full-height while in 720p mode, but apparently Samsung feels otherwise. This causes all images 720-to-1080 pixels tall to not display as well as they could, at least on a 720p set.I have no idea whether it's properly finding all the JPEGs on my disc. There's no "I'm showing you JPEG X of Y" display anywhere.Could not, for the life of me, get "random" or shuffle viewing to work while running a slideshow, in contradiction to the abilities stated in the manual. That's a real showstopper for me.ON THE PLUS SIDE:===============================Picture quality is indeed good for both movies and JPEGs, movie "pause" quality is especially excellent compared to my cheap Sony progressive scan player.Does recognize long JPEG filenames, although you can't read them all in the lame browser they give you.Does properly display overly-large JPEGs, and JPEGs of various aspect ratios. If you've got a huge JPEG that's in proper 16:9 aspect ratio, it looks pretty darn good.SUMMARY:==================================I can't imagine building a worse HD JPEG DVD player. Samsung, you should be ashamed.
I have used the IRock in Los Angeles and I have to say that it performed very poorly. The four FM channels it broadcasts over are susceptible to cross interference by other channels. I had to switch between the four available channels every 30 minutes or so! Sometimes it was every 5 minutes!Very disappointing :-( I rather use the cassette adapter I already have since performance to me is much more important than going wireless.
We had a very hard time finding DVD's that actually worked in this unit, but once we found the right brand/type, it recorded DVD's from VCR tapes very well.
I got this radio last Christmas because I saw the reviews and needed something with a bigger, more legible time display. It's a little quirky in its operation, but my biggest issue with it is that the tuner for the radio is TERRIBLE! We always wake up to the local public radio station, but another station several points further down the dial will leak into the public station's frequency unless the radio is placed just so. It's basically a terrible radio with a great display and decent CD player.Sound quality is nothing to write home about and the digital audio input is too low-powered. I'm living with this unit, but I would NEVER recommend it to anyone else.
Purchased this item elsewhere, and would not recommend if you are planning on using it to carry anything with weight. Used for two weeks to carry a laptop and an organizer and the strap broke where it was sewn into the bag. Would not use it to carry anything with weight, maybe a book and a few papers but that is it. It's cute and the pockets are great, but it doesn't work for it's intended purpose.
Purchasing any dell product is worst mistake in your life. I bought dell Inspiron 6000, and had to call countless times during past 3 years. After 3 years I had to pay 390 $ for hardware warranty support, because I knew it would spoil as usual.Each call to customer support takes very long time and its waste of time and money.The dell technical support, customer support is worst. If you are thinking of laptops purchase any laptops other than dell, because I am having worst experience with dell laptop and don't want this laptop even for my enemy.
Is this a high-yield toner cartridge? how many pages will it print? I am utterly annoyed by an amazon partner that doesn't bother to put up information about a product it intends to sell. take the time if you want my patronage.
The cradle is very finicky. The fit is not very tight and I have to press down on the top of the palm pilot to ensure the contacts are touching. Plus, it has it's own power plug AND the USB connection. I'd recommend the USB cable instead. It connects snugly, easily and is only one thing to plug in, plus very reliable long term. Charges fast too. This cradle just fell short all the way around.
next gps i will buy is a magellan triton 2000 and then use the national georaphics topo maps. the best hiking gps/map combination available in the market today.
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!!!
The pocket for the Nano measured 1.5" by 2.5" and a Nano actually measures 2" by 3"!
Amazing - I read so many reviews about the paper being torn but I could not believe that it would be so consistent, so given that I could use Amazon prime I still went with this order. It was shredded in the packaging - the packaging was not torn, so it was put in this way. There were about 8 tears that went fairly deep, rendering much of it useless. It's nice paper, so I will still order the brand, but someone is doing something wrong along the way and they need to fix it. On to Adorama or B&H.
Don't waste your money on these Canon batteries. They're rated for only 2100 mAH (milliAmp Hours).J&R; Music carries the Power 2000 NiMH AA batteries (part# XP4AA-27). These are rated at 2700 mAH, and they're priced about 40% less. It takes a LOT of photo shooting to tire out those babies. I STRONGLY recommend them for digital cameras.
I purchased this speaker thinking it would provide the excellent sound quality of a similar mini cube speaker I purchased at a drug store several years ago. My older one still works beautifully, but I had need for a second one. This mini cube speaker has a terrible scratchy sound at any volume above "very low". It was not expensive, but save your money and don't hope for the best like I did.
Great idea, but does not work. Tried this cable with a LG 55LM7600 with no success. Returned for a refund.
I love all the features of the I-Pod except for one veryimportant one: the battery charge. Apple says you should get8-10 hours from each full charge, but this is patently untrue.Or maybe they mean continuously, because if you want to use it for say an hour at a time over a few days, you'll get no more than 4 hours of play out of every 4 hour re-charge. This makes it a lot less practical, and I won't even go into how long this battery will last--so far I've read about it lasting only about 500 charges, which means mine will easily be dead forever in about a year. I paid too much money for only a year's use!
Over the years I've used some brand name and "manufacturer compatible" ink cartridges for all the printers I've had (mostly HP and Canon). These are unequivocally the most inconsistent and shortest lived ones I have ever bought. The last one I tried putting in literally printed 3 pages and then sputtered to death. Even at twice the cost, the Canon brand name cartridges print more than 6 pages each, and reliably so!
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!
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'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.
I agree with the reviewer of 06/17/04 that wrote &quot;I too read the reviews and took the risks, and I too,am sorry I did&quot;. The only positive item was that the installation of the software and hardware was sucessful. After that everything was downhill.Following is a litany of the problems I had:(Note the past tense)1. Pen Calibration locked up the OS on the first attempt. (My hardware exceeds the recommended hardware list.)2. After obtaining a calibration the pen read one word sucessfully and then switched to gibberish.3. Thinking that operator error was the culprit I generated a document that was triple spaced with both large and small type and tweaked every setting one at a time but still only got about 20% accuracy.4. The firmware/software seemed to have an inability to read repetitive items correctly. I would get one or two sucesses and then the pen output would go to gibberish.5. I tried reverting to the simplest text editor, NOTEPAD, butobtained the same results.6. The firmware/software even had trouble with two letter groups. The letters SO (for Sunday Only in newspaper parlance) was consistently read as the word so in lower case.7. I have extensive troubleshooting experience in computers/electronics and I think the output of the scan test reveals wherein the problem lies. The scan test raw optical output always read correct characters but the recognition by theOCR firware/software produces corrupt output.I would recommend against purchasing this device
Got this item twice. We exchanged the first machine for a replacement one. Both machines were unable to dub the audio from the TV or from a VHS tape onto a DVD - all we got was the picture. Sony tech help on the phone said the first machine was clearly defective and to exchange it, but we had the exact same problem on the second one. (Dubbing from TV or DVD onto VHS tapes worked fine, but we want a machine for copying our family VHS videotapes onto DVD.) A HUGE disappointment, two times!
I got a Lexmark and HP DeskJet 6890. Both sucks. Neither Wifi worked. It's a myth. YOu have to plug it in; either, ethernet or USB to get them to work. Wifi is a come on. The manuals are outdated for a Mac and the warranty expired. Customer service is a dream andconstant put on hold. I honestly don't know of a printer out there, that is worth buying! And you can expect to work, like advertised!!!
So here's the bottom line. If you don't listen to music very much, or you're not an audiophile, you would probably enjoy the vibration of the subwoofer, that's about it. The ten dollar skull candy ear buds have better sound quality (except the bass). It needs a battery, but you can change the equalizer so it fits the song. Don't even consider buying these if you listen to metal, you will be highly disappointed. I listen to mostly dubstep, but a few other genres as well. Besides the bass it sounds like five dollar headphones, and the subwoofer doesn't sound anything like a subwoofer elsewhere, it rattles a lot, it tends to ruin most songs. However like I was saying before, if you don't care about specifics you might not notice too much. These are currently 70 dollars, thank goodness I only paid 40 when they came out. If you're looking for some good sound quality headphones with very solid bass, I would recommend the solid bass headphones from audio technica (Ath-Ws55(i)). I bought these recently for only 20 dollars more, they won't vibrate like a subwoofer, but it makes up for it in every other way. The bass is still very satisfying, and the highs and lows are very clear with a nice crisp sound instead of a quiet muffled sound the skull candy subwoofer headphones give you.
I have a Visor, but now regret having bought it. I've since looked into the Pocket PCs and the Compaq Aero 1550 is a comparable size and price with far greater functionality. It has a voice recorder, an audio jack, 16 MB memory, a rechargable battery, and a Compact Flash port, which is much better than the Springboard port.
The product I recieved looks nothing like this picture, mine had no led lights letting u know it was working, and sata drive plug goes I'n the top. Just by looking at the product I received U can tell it is very cheap, I used it once, worked fine now for It to work you have to push the IDE contact on an angle, it's obvious the contacts opened up already after one use.
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.
When I first received this box, it worked great. Just after the warranty expired, it started having problems reading pre-recorded DVDs. Now It wont even burn them. It writes the disk for as long as your program goes, then blows a disk error writing the menu. Unlike other recorders, it formats and lays down the menu after recording the first program. My opinion of this is that it was money flushed down the can. I have a no name unit which dubs tapes to DVD and does everything else this unit was supposed to do and it does it better. Run away while you still can.
This sounds fine - it's clear etc.... rarely static... however... I have a case for my ipod.. the connector stays connected most of the time.. but you bump it and it comes out... it's not made for an ipod with a case...My friend has the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod --- He was two cars ahead of me on the same station and his music over took mine... so I had to go with the plus....
I purchased this scanner in December 2007 expecting that it would include the current release of SilverFast Ai scanning software. When I got the scanner, I found that scanning color negatives was unsatisfactory because of excessive color cast. I went to the Silverfast website to see if the problem was corrected and discovered that the version of Silverfast included in with the scanner had been replaced with a major upgrade in December 2006, a full year before I purchased my scanner. Silverfast advised me that a upgrade from the version 6.4 that came with the scanner to version 6.5 (the December 2006 version) would require $40. All my efforts to contact Plustek have resulted in no response. I did download the version 6.5 demo and it did solve the color cast problem. I have not decided if I will keep the scanner or not. The scans are good. Dust and scratch cleaning is very slow and not always effective. If you have a lot of old negatives and slides, you may find a scanner with Digital ICE a better bet for dealing with dust and scratches. VueScan (another scanning program) works well with the scanner.Update 24 Jan 2007I finally reached Plustek by phone (no 800 number) and talked to a helpful real person. They provided the updated Silverfast version 6.5.The scanner produced nice scans. Scanning old color negatives with Silverfast still results in color casts that must be cleaned up in Photoshop. IR cleaning slow and not as good as produced by my now dead scanner with Digital ICE. I purchased Vuescan and the scanner works very well with it. Minimal color casts with negatives. All in all I'm pleased with the scanner. If you're having trouble scanning color negatives do a Check out colorneg at http://www.c-f-systems.com/Plug-ins.html and you'll find useful info.I would now update to 3 stars.
I read through all the information on the seller's web page, and made sure that I would buy the correct battery for my ipod. I received this item, and the description on the battery itself also shows that I got the correct type. However the battery is bigger than the original one, I can tell just by looking at the two batteries when they are placed side by side. There is no way to place this one into the ipod. I cannot return this to the seller eforcity either as the shipping cost is so high, you will lose your money no matter what. This is a total trap. Do not make the same mistake as I do.
We bought this product in order to connect a Magellan Meridian Gold to the USB port on our laptop. It came with no instructions and a small installation disk. After installing the product to the best of our ability, no connection was ever made to the GPS. We have since given up and are transferring files between the laptop and the GPS using an SD card (works flawlessly).
Yes.....iPod created the wave with its beautiful mp3 player line. People loved it and placed complete trust in Apple. What ever comes out of Apple, must be the best and costs reasonably......The business strategy is to take people there before the corporations drop them down and make a helluva lot of money for lesser and lesser. I remember iPods used to come with chargers et. al. which has to be bought seperately now. Now with this jukebox what is called as a 'Classic', No TV out, poorer quality of audio. They brought in a newer and a cheaper chip that is not only a poorer performer but also a feature chopper!! Apple has disabled the TV out in an effort to sell another of their $50 product. AV cables work no more. Tell me something.....why will somebody watch a movie on a 2.5inch screen, unless they are waiting in a stinking airport? I also think their menu-ing system has slowed down a bit. Definitely they have been infected with Microsoft's monopolizing disease.Here I am one of the first sheep to buy this product.....It is a shame. If you find a 30 or an 80 gb 5.5Gen iPod.....Simply buy it. Run for it since people are drying up this product from the market. I am sure this is an opportunity for other manufacturers to get ahead.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
After so much research, I bought this item and was terribly dissapointed when I tried to use it in New Jersey.. First, its a world renowned fact that there is no LEFT turn in New Jersy,, but this little dangerous unit asked me to take a left turn on Route 1!! Also, it called New Jersey Turnpike another name, showed roads which existed 10 years ago, took me to places I had no clue where I was and turned me few times around a shopping complex when I could clearly see where I couldve entered without wasting my time. In Washington, Issaquah area,, the map shows me I am off the highway on a service road ( that doesnt exist) when I was on Hwy90 going West. To me defence, I did try to update the maps and it told me there was no updates available. I even bought the MSN subscription,, which was okay but not giving me traffic information when I am driving,, rather I had to go to MSN menu ( while driving) to look for traffic information what a joke!! I tried to save a location and it took me a while to figure it out,,, its not like a regular navigation where you can mark the point. The POI never comes up while you are driving,, you need to know where you want to go first and it will take you just there but wont show other POIs around the location. All in all, one thing that works good is the bluetooth pairing and the dumbed down menu, which frankly, I didnt really care about. I am really dissapointed in this GPS and would ask the company employees to use it themselves and feel how it is to take a left turn on a highway!!
While I should have read the description more closely, they should have easily edited the picture to show a correct representation of the product.
I read these reviews before I bought 2 of these cd players one for each of my girls room. Did not want to spend alot because I have had issues with dvd and cd players just stopping and no longer working and then I am stuck. I basically wanted something compact that will play a cd at night when they go to bed. Well I did not think through this bc I assumed that the cd player would have options to repeat automatically. This one does not so for my 9 month old I will have to go in to the room and press the play button again if she is not yet asleep and if she wakes up in the middle of the night there will be no miles davis to get her back to sleep. Even though this affects me and perhaps not those looking at this item it is bulky heavy and hard on the eyes. A bit outdated even for the price.
I just purchased the MP830, replacing an old HP Officejet T45. I have one phone line in the house, and a cordless phone base station connected to the MP830 for use in my office. When the home phone rings with ANY VOICE CALL, you HAVE TO ANSWER IT ON THE PHONE CONNECTED TO THE MP830 or else the MP830 continues to ring and click over the phone line then picks up and starts a handshake over your conversation. You can only use one base station in the house, and it MUST be the one with the answering machine, and it must be connected to the MP830. Tech service says the only solution is to set the fax to Manual so it doesn't answer, or purchase the DRPD service from your phone company. My 7 year old HP answered automatically with no intervention, and picked up faxes automatically regardless of whether the answering machine had them or if someone physically answered.
Beware of Canon customer support. I bought a G7 a year ago and after six month something that look like dust particle managed to get into the lens (all pictures and videos have a black dot). First I thought that I could clean than but then I realized the lenses are sealed. Then I wondered, if the lenses are sealed the only way a particle of dust could have gotten there was when it was manufactured. Well, I call Canon and guess what; they offered me to send the camera for repair (at my expense) or a refurbished one for $250 dollars. If I knew how I would sue this company for utter irresponsibility. Now all my pictures and videos have a black dot thanks to Canon's lack of support. So long for a honey moon with Canon...Fernando
Lack of Support for Failed Drivesby neever, Dec 07 '05Western 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.Pros:NoneCons:Lack of Support Drives fail
I had purchased this as a backup for my epson photo printer. Got to use it about 6 times-something was burning inside of it so I contacted HP and go so much grief then kept tellime me the warrantee was up and I informed them it wasn't up till July 2008 and it was a defaulty workmanship so they had to make good on it. Well to make a long story short after about a month of this they finally replaced it-With another broken one! I'm considering this a lesson in life-count my losses and Don't buy HP products ever, ever, again!
I purchased this frame after reading lots of frame reviews on multiple web sights to find a nice frame as a gift. I turned on the frame and put in a memory card from my camera to see how it looked. It displayed my pictures very nicely. I then turned off the frame, replaced the memory card with a different memory card and saw absolutely nothing. All I got was a dark screen when the power light was on. I tried resetting the frame, using the original memory card I started with, and no memory card at all. I could not get the startup screen or menu to come up at all.
I would highly advise everyone not to buy any products from Monster Power. I had this power strip for about two months and it stopped working. I tried contacting the maker of this product several times and never got a reply. The paper work states lifetime product warranty, but needless to say their warranty isn't as good as the paper it's printed on.
Plugged into phone and it did not work. Cost does not warrant sending back. They got me on this one.
I returned this instantly after comparing it to my other Hoya filter of the exact same kind. The coating was a different color and the labeling was different.
I am a little disapointed in this product. The driver cd that came with it would not load properly and I had to go online to find a good driver. The camera is not that great, either. I will keep it but would never recommend it to anyone.
The recording quality of the incoming call was very poor. Could not hear clearly - if I turned up the volume, feedback occurred. Returned it immediately.
At first, I thought I was buying a low cost, low engergy network storage drive. Yes, it is low cost and it does consume less energy than my old tower computer I was using for network storage. However, now that I have it set up and running, this is not what I wanted.First, you need to install a device driver on every computer that will access this device. This is insane! Your computer will not see this as simply network storage without the device driver.Second, if you have pre-loaded hard drives - forget it - the driver needs to reformat each drive, so all you material is lost! Make sure you back everything up first.Last - it's slow! Access time is very slow. I was running a WinXP machine as my network storage, and even with the operating system running in the background, that computer had much faster access to the data. I thought a dedicated unit would speed up transfer, but not with this device.Look for a faster unit, pay some additional money. I'm disappointed.
I find this calculator difficult to use. The functions are not intuitive and the buttons are hard to press.
i guess this a descent kit but the inline fuse holder broke somehow and im always messing with these wires to get my stuff to work.
Very very disappointed w/ this item. First, the set up instructions are awful. The instructions go as far as plugging it in. There is nothing about channel or remote set up. Second, both the box and the Amazon description suggest that the signal can penetrate walls. It cannot. The paperwork included with this pitiful item says, "...try to minimize obstacles (e.g. TV or other electornics, large furniture) where between the transmitter and receiver." In addition to poor editing of the document, one wonders, would you not consider a wall an obstacle. Regardless, this is a waste of time and money. I am returning my order.
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.
Although this router served me well for years, they simply stopped supporting it altogether. They haven't updated the firmware for years and its pretty much useless now. The new version of this also has hardwired antenna so the all-important replacement antenna won't work with it. I had to purchase a new router. I recommend a Cradlepoint.
This thing works okay as a hub/switch, but I can't connect to my ISP through the external modem. I was deceived by the product description because it guaranteed this device could handle "analog" phone service, which is all I have. Therefore I bought this product under the pretense of false advertising, and I'm stuck with a gadget that doesn't work. At least I bought it before the price went up $20. Now I have to have a network guru come in and see if there is any hope of salvaging my investment.
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.
First let me say that the sellor did an excellent job of satisfying my problem with this product. They acted prompty, sent email apologizing for the problem and authorized a return with refund in a few days. The product itself did not work properly out of the box. I almost wonder if this was a refurbished item. The item wasn't wrapped but the wrapping was in the box. I wound the arm for the recommended time but the charge did not last. The light wasn't as bright as I would have liked and the different settings did not work properly. Perhaps other lanterns worked but and this one might have been a lemon but I would not buy any product by this manufacturor.
I have made my order with the company Abacus24-7.I ordered on Sunday, and now on Wednesday the order is cancelled.
Will not read memory card on the network with Vista. Scanner on my machine looks really bad. BIG MISTAKE buying this thing. HP support is cue-less.
When you insert the clip into the RD. Then try to install or hook onto your visor. I crushess the buttons and it makes the screen of the RD not visible. Good try but not useful. Sorry!
I purchased a SanDisk Sansa C240 from The Factory Depot. However, the unit shipped did not have the FM tuner pre-installed. Nowhere on the listing page (at the time of the order) did it say the FM tuner would not be installed. When I contacted the vendor (The Factory Depot) to request either a replacement that worked as advertised or a return with full refund, all they did was send an email with sparse and cryptic instructions on how to run a "recovery mode" operation in order to install the FM tuner. Since they would not stand by their sale, I had no choice but to purchase a different item elsewhere in order to get a replacement Christmas gift for the person in question. [The replacement gift ordered was a Sony Walkman MP3 player, because those always work as advertised and last forever.] At this point, I have a half-working SanDisk Sansa C240 sitting in its box waiting for someone to wander by and fix it for me. The Factory Depot SHOULD have said very plainly on the Amazon page listing that the FM tuner would not be pre-installed. In their terse correspondence, they indicated that all Sansa MP3 players no longer come with pre-installed FM tuners. I don't know whether or not this is true, but at this point I consider both the player and the vendor "buyer beware."
They are obviously shipping the wrong item. I received a 3.5mm Male split to 3.5mm Female cable. Not even close to the description and not even close to the picture. I would not purchase this item without checking with Amazon first. I thought it would be corrected from the previous reviews because the seller was different. I was wrong. The package was labled correctly with the same description as on here but the contents were wrong.
It worked great, but then stopped working about 6 months after I purchased it. Would have rated it high had it continued to work.
Bought this items from Arch Memory through Amazon. Item is not packed with original packing like NEW one. It just sealed with a plastic bag. The ram module got some chinese word label which is weird enough and make me believe it is used and i doubt is it really a kingston ram module. If it is new it should come with a memory plastic box and with lifetime warranty from kingston. Although everything is working well. But Used items sold with NEW price which it really unfair to customer. Feel like cheated using new price to buy an used product.
This product worked great until ink started to leak onto everyting. Canon promised to ship out a replacement except they are backordered plus the 5 bussiness day shipping. So for a small company this is really inconvinient.
Before I purchased this product, I read the Amazon reviews. There were fewer of them than now, but the opinions were just as polarized. Based on the content of the reviews, I decided that the product was probably OK and that the problems resulted from a lack of technical skill on the part of the users. Wrong.All I've been able to wring out of the IRIS pen is two lines of text printed at about one character per second followed immediately by a system crash.I emailed for tech support. Silly me.IRIS tech support does not exist. My first email went unanswered; my second got a reply that said they were having trouble with their email server, so try again later. Weeks later my third try produced an error message indicating email could not be delivered to the listed address.Something else they don't tell you is the pen only works off a POWERED USB port. Plug it into your keyboard or piggyback it off a port extender and you get nothing. In my case, I had no extra ports and had to buy a $20 powered hub, only to produce the shoddy results reported above.IRIS is quite good, however, at flooding your email with ads for more of their schlocky products.The IRIS Pen may possibly work if you somehow fortuitously have the necessary configuration of hardware, memory, and operating system already in existence. If you don't, IRIS won't be there to tell you what that magic combination is or to help you get the pen to function.
I'm very disappointed with the iLap, especially after reading all the great reviews for this product. I got the iLap for ergonomic purposes. I have carpal tunnel in my hands and wrists and neck/back problems. However, the stand only elevates my Macbook a little and puts my wrists at an uncomfortable angle. I've tried it with and without the wrist pad. The pad puts my hands at an awkward angle and not using it causes my wrists to scrape against the bottom of my laptop.After using it for a week, I have determined that it has aggravated my carpal tunnel syndrome. It's also fairly heavy and awkward for bed use. Finally, the product is extremely overpriced for what it is. The stand is poorly constructed and if you remove the wrist pad at any sort of angle, it scrapes against the seams and rips them open. I highly recommend seeking an alternative if you're getting this to help and wrist, neck, and back problems. If you don't have those problems, maybe it's fine. I'm sending mine back.
I bought a SIMILAR lock about 2 years ago. (It MAY have been this exact lock... it had 4 digit combo... and the name is very familiar... i just cannot say for sure) I was curious about whether a thief attempting to break it would succeed and also damage the slot. I gave it a quick twisting/bending motion with, i would say, less than 75% of my strength. I broke right off without damaging the slot !! It took 1 second. I M fairly strong... but c'mon! I am desperate for a real security solution but now have no confidence in this type of lock... unless someone can enlighten me as to how strong this item really is. Furthermore, most people (except the ones who actually cut the lock or the cable) here merely speculate that it's strong. I was in a hardware store looking at a (much thicker) 3/16th" galvanized twisted steel security cable. The workers there seemed to disagree on how EZ it would be to cut the cable with a simple pliers-like tool. The opinions ranged from "very easy" to fairly difficult. Not one thought very difficult.
What's the big deal? I looked at it in the store, took it for a test drive. No big deal.So you can wifi a song to a friend. Big deal, whoopee. They can only listen to the darn song 3 lousy times for 3 days. Gee, don't let me get too excited.The 1-star is for the 3" display screen, which is nice. And the 30GB is OK.But we don't get anything new here and are still tied down in many ways to music subscriptions. It's baloney. AND the price is no deal.Do yourself a favor and buy the Creative Zen Vision:W or Creative Zen Vision:M. I've used both, and an iPod. Creative Zen or iRiver offer the most flexibility and the most features without strapping into a million rules.What all these MP3 & photo players could use is better calendaring, more like Palm calendaring AND wifi for anything.
While it is convenient to prevent camera shake at lower shutter speeds, it is not always reliable since it doesn't want to work all the time.
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..
Please, do not purchase this modem. It is a piece of junk. I have two and neither work. When I tried to call Tech Support I found out they did not give from support. The first thing they ask for is a credit card number and they refuse to take back the modem and replace it. They claim it had to be improperly installed and the tech support doesn't have a clue on helping. All they are concerned with is how long they can keep you on line to charge for the call. DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS MODEM, WHICH WE GOT AT OFFICE MAX! THE STAR RATING SHOULD BE A MINUS 10. IT IS A PIECE OF CRAP!
It is about one month. I don't know why I didn't still get my package. My address is ok. They told me that they resent another package but still I didn't get that. It is really disgusting.
I don't know what was at fault but I inserted in computer and it heated up to almost a burning point. went to radio shack and purchased a different one and it works fine ,I got so mad at the sandisk, I cut it into pieces
This Zune has been a nightmare. First, we could not load the software on our computer, we have a VIO,worked with Microsoft, Zune(Microsoft) and Sony. Second, we never could turn it on after we unpluged it from the USB port, it's returned to Zune repair, we have not been able to use it at all yet.
So I bought these to replace my ipod earbuds which have officially started falling apart. I liked the fact that these go in the ears, but to be honest, i have a REALLY hard time getting then in and staying. Maybe i have severely small ears, but whatever the case is, these are weird, and not terribly comfortable.The sound is pretty good for the price, but the comfort factor is a huge issue for me. I guess the deal wasn't that fabulous.....
Disgustingly filled with bloatware. I couldn't even locate my scanned photos or set my preferences so I could find them in my files.Huge driver package filled with useless crap. Can't say anything about the print quality because I didn't print with it, the softwarewas too much of a pain in the ass to use.
Poor reception, but it might just be where I live. I live right next to a big hill which may be hindering the signal. But it overlooks the valley on 3 sides, so who knows! I'd say go for a better quality antenna.
This product is very poorly made. Nearly from the beginning, the CD player was finicky, sometimes playing, sometimes not recognizing a CD (saying "no disc"). Well, it went from finicky to worse. The cover doesn't close tight enough to play the CD. We would have to hold firm pressure on the lid to get the CD started and then if we let go, it would often stop playing. Our son has sensitive sleep habits, and messing up his music, was enough to mess up his sleep - very frustrating! Now, we have to keep a very tight rubber band on the CD lid to keep it working, but still is finicky. If I could return it I would. It makes me question buying RCA products!
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.
If I could give this product, and the company that makes it, less than 1 star, I would. I should have been tipped off by the number of reviews that knocked this product for "bugs." I was never able to use it because the installation CD was defective. Customer support is embarrasingly bad. If you call, regardless of time of day, you get an outgoing message saying "we are experiencing a heavy call volume, please leave a detailed message and we'll get back with you within 48 hours." After hearing this repeatedly, all times of the day and evening, over several days, I finally left a detailed message with two different phone numbers for callback (both with voicemail). I never received a callback. I tried downloading what appeared to be the driver and other softward for this product from the ADS Tech website. The software downloaded but would never open and install. I created an account on their website for customer support. I received one response, in the beginning, saying I needed to check and make sure that the driver had loaded from the installation CD. I had made it very clear in my initial contact message that nothing loaded from the CD because it was defective. After making five more submissions requesting a reply and a new (functioning) installation CD from them, I still never received any other responses from their customer service through their website. After many emails to them, I finally received one response saying a new installation CD would be mailed out that day via, UPS. After two weeks I had received nothing. I sent another email asking for the shipping code supplied to them by UPS so I could track the shipment and find out what happened to it (knowing, of course, that they'd never shipped it) - I have never received a response to that email. The company I purchased it from, online, was nice enough to allow me to send it back for a refund (by this time is was up to the 30-day return policy the company has). Avoid this product specifically and any dealings with ADS Tech generally - you're in for a lot of wasted time, frustration and heartache if you do.
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.
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.
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
piece of junk, wasted 20 some dollars!!!!! OMG, please, do yourself a favor, don't buy even if it's free, don't get it, period!!!
It says monster 200 crimable ring terminals. and qoute (Shipping Weight: 1 pounds) i thought i was getting 200 rings. NOT. only recived 2 rings
On our Vertical SBX IP phone system, these headsets turned all the way up is way too low to hear the other person clearly. I constantly have to push the ear piece against my ear to hear it louder. Not happy at all about the purchase.
After a short time of use maybe 2 or 3 months it started shutting down, a few shots then the batteries were drained! It took great pictures but only 5 or 6??
This remote was simply to program and worked great, better than great. Then after two weeks buttons just stopped responding. It wasnt the batteries and it wasnt that they needed to be reprogrammed, they just stopped working. I rarely write a bad review and i read all the good ones before purchasing this.
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
The charge light would not come on after second use.I tried the digipowersolutions web site listed on the package.Got a warning that it was a bad web site regarding privacy and vendor reliability.It's so cheap it isn't worth shipping it back.Don't buy this piece of junk.
In order to calibrate your printer, you have to print and then scan the calibration target. Because of this, your printer calibration will only be as good as your scanner's calibration. Since they don't include a hard-copy target, you have to go to another source to calibrate your scanner. Their tweaking controls are only good if you already paid $$$ to calibrate your monitor.In my case, I bought the Spyder2 for the monitor, downloaded shareware to calibrate the scanner, and purchased a Kodak target to calibrate my scanner. After all that, my printer color is still not close. Finally, the documentation is very limited for a process this complicated.I was looking for something that would give me perfect color in only one process. This isn't it.
This so-called protector can withstand merely 420 joules. Even a $2 power strip sold at a famous Swedish furniture store offers more protection (740 joules) than that. I see no reason why this product should be made at all, not to mention why it should be charged at such a high price.
this camera was not what i expected it to be. very disappointed. not enought features. not something i will invest in.
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.
This lens does not work well with a Canon S3 IS. Only a very small area in the center of field is in focus, bluring heavily toward the edges. There is also severe color fringing. I understand that this lens is great on many cameras, but the S3 is not one of them.
In hopes of saving someone else the trouble of learning the hard way...I bought this set from a local retailer to replace our aging widescreen, a Mitsubishi Diamond 55" rear projection circa 2000 when the idea of HD was 480p. I fully expected that any modern HD would knock my socks off compared to our old clunker.I did the usual Googling and read the reviews on Amazon, Cnet, and paid for a Consumer Reports subscription to see what they had to say. What I found was that, while this set wasn't at the top of the heap (at $1,200 I didn't expect it to be) it was generally well regarded with few negative comments from anyone. Then I went to a retailer to view the set and thought it looked fine. Satisfied that I had found the best bang for the buck, I happily plunked down my money and went home with my new prize.The moment I turned it on was one of those "hmmm" moments since what I was looking at wasn't making much of an impression. I had it connected to a PS3 and a Comcast cable box, both via HDMI, so I tried various HD programs on Comcast and some Blu-Ray movies on the PS3 to see if it was just the signal. I also tried different HDMI cables and even component cables to see if it was something besides the TV. Nothing made a difference.It wasn't so much that the picture was bad - it just wasn't good. Blacks were grainy and different hues of the same color had blocky transitions rather than smoothly blending. Using various picture and quality settings (DNIe, black enhancement, etc.) helped, but what worked for one scene invariably did not for another.And then there was the ghosting. I was aware that plasma sets had a tendency to burn in when a static image was displayed for a long time, but was assured by various articles and the retailer that this wasn't a significant problem with modern plasmas. However, ghosting on the Samsung was very apparent even when simply displaying the Samsung's menu for a few minutes. After watching a two hour movie recorded from Comcast, the "ABC Family" logo appeared in the lower right corner for several hours afterward. I began to get very nervous about what would happen if we made just one mistake and left the set on the same channel all day.After spending several evenings fussing over the set, I called the retailer and asked their advice. They responded that Samsung's were known to have video noise issues and that I would have to upgrade to a Panasonic or Pioneer to get a better picture.I was so disappointed in the Sammy that I readily agreed and exchanged it plus some additional green for a Pioneer 5080HD.Turning on the Pioneer for the first time was a jaw dropping experience. I could not believe how much better the picture was - we're talking Pinto vs. Corvette here. Blacks were deep and pure, colors blended smoothly, and ghosting was non-existent - even video games weren't a problem. The improvement in the sound was just as dramatic. After seeing the difference, I found myself wondering how Samsung stays in the plasma TV business. Sure the Pioneer is more expensive, but it's worth every penny.
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 used the all-in-one three times before I got the dreaded message: "you do not have a genuine ink cartridge installed." Of course, the printer was rejecting the ones that I got with the printer.Because I was busy, I shelved the printer for about a year and, luckily, HP was nice enough to send me a remanufactured printer but that one didn't seem to work either.For all I know, it could have been the ink because the cartridges hadn't been used in a while and HP didn't send any cartridges with the replacement.And, given all the bad press, I wasn't going to buy new ink because I was already out $100+.
I bought my husband a Zune for Christmas. In January he finally got around to loading the music on it. It worked for one day. I took it back to Wall Mart in Layton, Utah where it was purchased. They would not replace it because they have a 14 day return policy on electronics. They told me the manufactures warranty would cover it.After my husband tried several times to contact Zune and was on hold for over 15 minutes, he asked me to call them for repair instructions. The Zune had been charging and I noticed a crack in the screen that was not there before. It was never dropped and really never used but for a few hours.I called, 877-438-9863, the warranty number and told them the music would not work and that the screen had cracked. The representative told me if you over charge it, it can crack the screen. I ask him how would you know if it was over charged or just enough? He put me on hold. When he came back on, I was told that they could not fix the Zune for me because the screen was not under warranty. I said fine just fix it so it plays the music. I was put back on hold and a supervisor came on who told me they are not currently taking any Zune's back for repair if they have a problem not covered by the warranty (the screen). So they will not fix what is covered by the warranty because of the screen.I have since called the numbers listed below and talked to as many supervisors as would talk to me and I am now waiting for another to call me back. I don't expect to get the call. The crazy thing is I ask one of the supervisors, supervisor, to give me a name of some company that could fix my Zune because they wouldn't. I was told that he could not give me a name. When I ask why he said "because if anyone else does the repair work then the warranty could not be honored". You mean the one you are not currently honoring, Mr. Supervisor. It sounds ridiculous but that is what he said!I would not buy a Zune. Two Hundred and Fifty dollars is lot of money to spend for a product when the company will not honor its warranty.800-936-5700800-360-7561888-673-8624800-218-5617800-642-7676
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.
My company purchased this flopy disc interface so that we could let any of the graphic artists pop the card into the machines without moving the USB reader we have around.. unfortunatly the card won't work on a dual processor system, so none of our graphic artists can use it. I think for the price we paid for it, it should be able to work on any system!
These wireless headphones simply does not work. All you get is static and noise. very disappointing. I am preparing to send it back.
I ordered this item from Amazon and was really excited for its arrival. Amazon's service was top-notch (as usual) and I had the TV in just a few days.And that was the end of anything positive.I really can't tell you how disappointed I was in this plasma.Firstly, the picture quality is well below that of the competition. It does an extremely poor job with standard definition broadcasts and even HD broadcast don't look great. No matter how I adjusted the set, I couldn't get a realistic color setting. It seems the only choices are "too red", "too blue", and "too green". Ughh...Secondly, the build quality leaves much to be desired. The TV comes delivered with a rotating stand that seemed like a nice feature as my room won't allow wall-mounting. But owing to the fact that the stand is mostly plastic, it does not provide adequate support for the TV and the end result is that the TV does not stay level in the stand. In fact, the left side of my screen was a full 3/4 of an inch lower than the right side. It was very noticeable.Finally, if you are someone who enjoys watching standard definition programs in a wide-screen format, you're in for a rude awakening. As you probably know, almost all manufacturers include a picture setting that expands the picture on the right and left screen edges while leaving the center of the screen untouched. Samsung calls this setting "panoramic" (others call it justified, etc.). Well guess what? Even though this is the flagship product in the Samsung plasma line, Samsung made the decision to leave this screen setting off of this TV. If you're watching a standard definition program your only options are putting up with the left and right side black bars, a zoom setting that cuts off the top and bottom of the picture, or a full-screen option that leaves you with the dreaded "fat head" syndrome.When I first saw this 63" plasma at this relatively low price, I thought it seemed to good to be true. Turns out it was. Spend a couple grand more and get yourself the Panasonic 65" 1080P model. That's what I did and I couldn't be happier.
I recently started using them about a three days ago. I put two of the 4 batteries that came in the package in a wireless mouse; two days later, the batteries were dead. I replaced the other two batteries in the same wireless mouse and they were dead as well. All four batteries had been fully charged prior just moments before placing the two batteries in to the wireless mouse. I don't know, but I think I got a bad batch. All the positive reviews and I end up with 4 that are worthless.
I owned this model for about two years. It's cheap and plasticky. The weight of the cord tends to drag it off the table.After the first year, the joint where the microphone connects to the base wore out and it no longer stayed in the position it was placed in, meaning it always drooped.Audio performance was okay, but nothing to write home about, especially if you're using it for gaming or something where fidelity isn't a huge issue. And for just $20 or $30 more you can get much higher-quality mics with steel bodies, etc. If this was $10 or $15, it would be a great buy, but at $40 (the price I currently see it at) it's a rip-off.
I also purchased the GTM 10 for use with my nuvi and I have a German car (Audi). The installer tried to use an adapter but finally had to give up as he said that none of the adapters worked. Guess I'm stuck, but reading some of the other reviews, it appears that the real time traffic interface doesn't work that well anyway. I love the nuvi though.
#1. Be careful, Amazon.com will try to trick you into separately purchasing this item when in fact it's already included in the TI calculator packages.#2. If you were expecting to download programs from your calculator to your PC with this device, like you used to do with Graph Link, FORGET IT !!!
This 3845 printer came with my HP desktop PC. The quality is fine, but it eats ink. I go thru one color cartridge for 25 pages of color photos. The black ink lasts a bit longer. do not trust the low ink warning, because you can get a few more pages after that.
if you are into online gaming this wont work. the port trigeting conflicts with the router eventhough port trigering is configured on both. if you just need online access this will do. it also has a router. for my case this was a pain because it wasnt compatible with upnp protocols. which means slow online game experience, slow downloads, and unreliable for ps3 xbox and port mapping. my title says it all...
I just bought this expecting a cd for a driver installation and the cable.However, the driver cd is confusing and quite sketchy and the usb cable doesn't seem to register with my laptop or my phone.you are probably just better off spending the money on a cable directly from verizon and knowing it'll work.
I too wanted to like this. My expectations were pretty low - play music, have a few pictures of the baby.The hardware itself is OK, though other than the screen size nothing makes you say "wow, that's nice."The software is somewhere between tedious and a nightmare.- What genius at Microsoft thought that when you install, the Zune software should automatically pull in every picture on your all your hard drives, without asking you? I have tens of GB of photos, I don't want them on my Zune. I had to figure out how to stop it, manually specify folders, erase the Zune. It imported some playlists I didn't want it to, so it took me a while to figure out that I had to delete those so it would let me delete some music I didn't want on. Uggh. If it had just asked what folders I wanted imported at the beginning, it would have avoided all that.- Irony of ironies, it will automatically import all kinds of stuff I don't want, but it won't automatically import the music I want it to - I have to do it manually. There are folders that it imported one song, but not the others. It turns out it's missed about 20% of my songs. I can sort of fix that by dragging the folders (in the Windows file view) and dropping them onto the Zune library view. It seems like it probably got all the songs, but I didn't need to waste time on that.More of the same tired Microsoft approach. We know what's best for you - have it *our* way!
I bought this product with the monster label. Well, it lasted abot 3 months and then just quit working. I threw it away forgetting I bought it from amazon. Buy less expensive with higher joules.
I was not the least bit happy with my last 'Epson Ink' purchase through Amazon. Three of the cardridges would not work in my printer and 2 of them leaked. Started ordering from the real Epson Site.
I like this mic, tried it out while playing games the other day and people said it was clear. The mute button is pretty cool, and the button lights up green so you know when you are on. Seemed to pick up pretty well during a pretty chaotic game. No complaints other than my playback from skype seemed a bit more bandwidth limited than i would have liked, but that was probably skype deign it for transmission speed reasons.EDIT: I now think this mic is horrible. I have bought a webcam to replace it, and realize that this picks up very little, and is hard to use. you basically have to have your mouth right on the diaphragm for it to pick up anything useable. Would not recommend.
Looks and feels nice, but broke after two weeks. I used it for rather high power appliances (3kW total) though.
Only 6 months old and already problems.The machine worked great at first, but now????? It was a wonderful machine while it worked....
I purchased this walkman when I needed something cheap to take on walks and runs with me. What I got was something cheap that sits in a drawer.I live in a large, metropolitan area and I could only get two or three of the radio stations I get in my car, house, etc. It would spontaneously stop working, and sometimes would not start again, even after removing and replacing the batteries.Sadly, I cannot think of a situation or person for whom this would be a good purchase. Please save your money, or spend a few more dollars to get a walkman that works.
UPDATEAs of Dec 2009, drivers and software for this product are still abysmal, so I've changed my review to one star. All that's needed is for HP, one of the largest companies on the world, to fix the drivers. But at this point, there's plenty other products on the market, so don't bother with this one.As other reviews have noted, there are 2 fundamental problems with this scanner.1-Eats paper. Yes it does, but as annoying as it can be, it's not too frequent, and anybody who really thought they would be able to just stuff pages in, hit scan and then walk away have obviously never spent much time dealing with computers and peripherals.2-Crappy software. The software's actually quite good, when it decides to work. By my assumption, this is fixable, HP just need to update the software, something they haven't done yet (still at version 1.0 as of this writing). Once they address that, I could see this being a 4-star rating, but until they do, this product just produces constant headaches here in the office.
I got this camera so I wouldn't have to get the film developed. lol. I also bought it for simple snap shots. What I like is that you can download the pictures onto your hard drive, erase them from your camera if you don't like them, comes with a battery and cord, you can retouch photos (not in a professional way), add special effects, take video captures, and play with 'photo fantasy' (your face on someone elses body). It doesn't take the good photos (made me rethink why I didn't get a camera with film). This Polaroid is only for kids or those who is new to digital cameras. Start with this model and get familiar with it, then buy a better camera.
Got this item less than one moth, but it faild to provide function as it promised, also it is weak in some functions.I have owned several GPS, including Garmin iQue 3600, Quest, Navman . This C320 is not as it supposed to be. Here are its problems.1. Easily to lose signal in city.2. Confused directions. It told me turn right then asked me to turn left immeidately. It did not make any senses.3. Some maps/directions are not accurate. The stree name is diffent than the one actually showed. I use V6.0 most update map.4. In cloundy or bad weather, it really took time to get signals.5. CAN NOT save current locations, for example, if you want to come back to your current location, there is no way to save it.6. CAN NOT browse through map. For example, you know the place you want to go, but you don't know the exact mailing address. There is no way you can find such place through browsing map. It is useless function of browse map. Their customer support kept saying it is working, but never got a chance to use the actual item. Their knowledge is based on their web demonstration.7. Limited POI, you can only can find nearest location, such as 2 miles, if you want to more, you have to know the name.8. Few choices for planning trip. They only provide two choices, short time or short distance. But I found either way is not working as they support to as I know the trip.9. The holding cup kept dropping. My car is not bad, but the holding cup keep dropping when I am in the road. Man, that's too bad. I have Navman, which never drop!10. No via point. For example, if you want to go to point A before point B. You have to put point a as destination, then when you arrive you have to put point B as destination. There is no function let you put them in one time and allow GPS to caculate an effeicient way to route.11. It is REALLY HARD to see it under sunny day. It is bad than Navman. In CA, it is almost impossible to see it under such Sunny day! Also the holding cup is aweful to adjust to find a good way to view. Who design it?!!I may be picky for this product, but you should get a sold production for over $400 bucks! But it is a not too bad GPS for beginner user!
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.
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.
More than 50% failure rate. Even PLAYO (unpopular brand) works much better using the same recorder.
I am currently using this keyboard and it's got the same problem as the Logitech keyboard before it: the writing is coming off the keys. Anyone else having this problem? Anyone else think that Logitech's quality control is in the dumper? I'd always been a big fan of Logitech products...you could count on them. No more. Both of these keyboards had the paint coming off the keys very soon after I purchased them. Except this time I'm not going to be suckered in to purchasing a new one just because I can't see half the keys anymore. I'm painting them in with White-out. And when I do need another one, guess what it WON'T be. Come on Logitech...stop going cheap on us.
This is a horrible product. The resolution is terrible. Not worth the money. I've been an amazon user for > 9 years and this is my first review ever.
The drivers for this card are indeed hard to find and install. Creative has so many different variants of their drivers that it took many different attempts to locate the right ones. Windows XP Professional did not install this card as plug-and-play, so my only option was to hunt down the drivers. In the end I found the right ones, but it was a lot of work. For those not driver savvy avoid this card for sure.The most disappointing part of this story is the performance. It does fine for most basic sound generation on my 2.0Ghz Pentium 4 system (YouTube clips, system sounds, etc), but I suspect that it is a weak link in MP3/AAC playback in iTunes. Music played back in iTunes skips and stumbles frequently making it unbearable to listen to. Upgrading to the latest Windows XP service pack, iTunes version, and Quicktime along with DirectX 10 did not alleviate the problem. I have never experienced this problem on any system with XP installed, including systems with far lower processor and memory specs. This leads me to conclude that the sound card is not keeping up (maybe its still a driver issue).In the end the cheap price will only be a true bargin if you are really willing to spend the time to hunt down the drivers, and you only need basic sound on your computer. You get what you pay for here for sure.
Item arrived damaged. Cord/cable organizer clips on end were broken off. Item was poorly packaged.
Save your money, The digital display doesn't show the numers anymore, it has really bad reception, tinny sound quality and doesn't put out it's rated 4 watts...save some money and buy a better radio, this one is not good.
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.
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.
This item is being heavily discounted at some online retailers, but make sure you read the fine print before buying: Make sure you can return it for a refund, not just an exchange.It's a fine scanner when it operates -- just read the reviews. But I suspect many people are returning it because, on some systems, software and driver conflicts are causing problems.I tried running it from a Toshiba A10 Satellite laptop with Windows XP and Adobe Photoshop 6.01. It scanned beautifully -- once. After that, the system refused to see the scanner when it was connected. I spent several hours on the phone with Canon customer support trying to resolve it. The rep was very helpful and patient, but ultimately the problem could not be resolved.I went even further, did a several clean system installs on my computer and loaded apps one by one, testing the scanner each time. The same thing happened each time -- one good operation of the scanner, and then the system ignored it.I'm disappointed that what promised to be a very good scanner won't operate due to the mysteries of compatibility. But I'm more disappointed that I can only return it for an exchange. I don't need a duplicate of the problems.I also don't need a $130 boat anchor, which is about all the scanner is right now. I'll probably stick it in a closet and try it with a new system one day, if and when I get one.Again, it seems to be a great scanner if it will run on your system. But before you buy make sure you can return it for a refund. That way if it doesn't work for you you won't get burned.EDITED TO ADD: Many months after I first purchased this scanner and wrote this review I downloaded newly updated driver software from the manufacturer. That apparently finally resolved the issues. The scanner has been working fine ever since.
Despite claiming to be 4.7 GB DVDs they are only 4.37 GB before formatting, 14% less than what they say they are selling you.
This product worked for one day.It is very poorly made.It does not even have a cover for the connector.The manufacturer made this as cheaply as possible.
A little skeptical so far, so good for the price. Hope it stands up to the ongoing required. Okay we'll see.
I tried to save money with this remanufactured item instead of an original HP cartridge, however I don't recommend purchasing this item. It was a waste of money for me. The cartridge would not work in my printer (HP Deskjet 400), all the printer would do is try to index the cartridge then illuminate the malfunction light.The green top of the cartridge was crooked, half glued on and loose, it came off in my hand when I took it out of the package. This signaled poor quality to me before I even put it in the printer. It never would work for me.
Been looking for a way to share my i9100 with Mac and PCs on my network. The Buffalo gadgets works as advertised as long as you don't have brain-dead drivers from Canon that prevent you from networking! Apparently if you use it on a PC only network, Canon allowes you to share, but not with a Mac!So, as long as you don't have a config like mine, I'd recommend it. Setup was pretty easy; seen better and worse but the server seems to work as advertised, just not for me.
OK. I ordered these February 2008. They sound great. However, since day one the speaker plug-in ports on the sub woofer have had connectivity problems. I've had to wiggle my sub woofer or the wires themselves to actually get the sound to come through. This leads me to believe they are cheaply made. On another note the "power on" button on the control box has recently had response issues. I try to turn the power on or off and find myself trying multiple times to get it to respond. I would not buy these again and would also stay away from the Altec Lansing brand.Again, I've had no problems with the sound quality. The major turn off has been the technical headaches experienced with these speakers.
I bought this in August 2007 and it worked great for a few months. Then suddenly one day, it did not boot up any more. No matter what I did, it was stuck in the "Loading..." screen. The manufacturer's policy is that any defective unit must be returned to the seller for repair. They did (probably still do) offer customers to swap their defective model with their latest model for $135. I could not find review or customer experience with their latest model and finally decided to go with a Garmin. With prices coming down so much recently, there is no reason to go for an unreliable brand.
Linksys Customer service has little to be desired I spent 12 hours trying to get this hooked into my Linksys router and systemAfter being hung up on 2x be on hold for over 2hrs in total I was told it was windows problem..one tech was reading some manual im sure 1 word at a time and shouting at me to write stuff down...they dont speak english too well, finally I was told since my new Lexmark printer was only USB cable ready and no parrallel cable it was incompatible....oh yeah and no list is available on what printers are workable....but the kid swore at Best Buy that it would all work.......NOT!Returned it...will wait for a better product! I would not purchase this and if you gave it to me its nothing but lessons in aggravation and sheer nonsence. Someone at Linksys needs to do some Quality Assurance! Oh and BEST BUY you need it too!
Horrible !Terrible !Pitiful !Trash !Junk !If only I had listened to the other reviewers and stayed away from this product. But NOOOOOOOOOOOO. I was stupid. So don't be like me. I could have saved myself a lot of time, effort, headaches and MONEY. I promise you this, you will have a lot of problems with these disc.I have a Sony DVD recorder RDR-GX330 and it does not recognize any of these disc. Period. First 4 disc out of the box would not format. Threw the rest of the package of disc in the trash. And since these are DL disc, I cannot use them anywhere else unless I have another dual layer recorder. I don't.Memorex ought to be ashamed of themselves to put out a consistently flawed product like this. Looks to me like their quality control department was on vacation, if it existed at all.
This is a good camera as far as it goes. But, it has no wide angle lens. It does have an attachment you can put on the front of the lens to provide for a .75X wide angle lens. But, the wide angle attachment will cost you at least $100 more and it will not be convenient to put on and take off over and over again. And, if you want a Canon point and shoot camera that "has it all" including a wide angle lens you'll need to go to the Canon SD800IS. Also, The Panasonic DMC FX01, Kodak Easy Share V570 and V705 and Panasonic DMC FX07 .....all have a 28mm or less wide angle lenses.So, you ask, "who needs a 28mm or 23mm lens?" You do! Most people concern themselves with how LONG is their telephoto lens. But, most people who "know" know that it is the WIDE ANGLE lens that is most important---most of the "best shots" are made with a WIDE ANGLE lens. For example, you're in Europe and you are trying to "get a shot" of that Cathedral of Notre Dame over there. You NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are in the California Poppy Fields and you want to get the expanse of the golden-yellow poppy flowers with the huge blue sky filled with white clouds above---you need a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are sitting at thanksgiving dinner and you want to take a photo from the foot of the table with everyone sitting on the left and right---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are in the garden of the California Mission and you want to take a photo of the ENTIRE garden surrounded by the mission walls---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. It's Christmas day and you want a photo of the ENTIRE GROUP of visitors in front of the Christmas Tree---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. This is where the 28mm lens (or 23mm on The Kodak cameras) comes in! So, you NEED A CAMERA WITH A WIDE ANGLE LENS! Otherwise you'll be cutting off heads and leaving Aunt Sylvia out of the "Christmas Group Photo" this year---and she'll disinherit you and you'll live a life of poverty and misery everafter! :o) If you agree or disagree or know of ANY other digital point and shoot camera that has a WIDE ANGLE lens or if you want me to send you a sample of a "ture wide angle" photo by email, please write, Email:boland7214@aol.I prefer the Nikon P50 which has all three features that I want: 1) A Wide Angle Lens, 2) An optical viewfinder in addition to the LCD screen, and 3) Uses easy to find AA batteries instead of a proprietary hard to find battery.
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
I've had the adapter 4 months, have been sent one new adapter and 2 new tips so far...I can't get my money back and am once again in need of a new tip. It's so cheap it snaps off if you sneeze. Targus, send it back to the design board!! And buyers, try Kensington.
I bought this tripod and after 2 minutes of testing I am returning it right away. There it ought to be consumer agency that should forbid companies to market this products. Kind of an FDA for unfit products. The head wobbles, the side wobbles, everything wobbles. It doesn't matter how tight one screws the releases. I feel like I am taking a picture on a boat in open ocean.Don't reccomend it at all to anyone for any reason. Do some research an for a similar price you will find something much much better.
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
Ear buds were way to big for my ears, other then that they would be great to have, but sadly they are not
The software won't install. It keeps freezing up and crashing. But the hardware devise was recognized by my computer and is working with Windows Movie Maker.
This is worthless. Don't buy. Basically every function it performs is just as easily accessible in photoshop/illustrator.
If you have the money to waste, CyberHome products is your one stop shop. The CH-DVR1500 recorder is easily outclassed by any cheap AM portable radio. Any blank disc inserted into the machine will automatically go to the format mode (even if it pre-formatted) and hang up until the power is turned off. Tried five different brands of blank DVD's with the same result. Never got the chance to record anything. The playback mode with pre-recorded discs gives a mostly fuzzy picture. The built-in channel tuner didn't recognize 12 cable channels so the unit just bypassed them during setup. I have never in my life been so disappointed with a purchase. Even more disappointed with customer service. It is mostly non-existent and if you manage to get a human voice you are more than likely talking to someone less useful than used egg shells. The only comfort I got out of this machine was when I took my 20lb sledge hammer to it.
Bought for a Garmin gps system, but the computer (Vista) wouldn't recognize it...despite following suggestions from other reviewers. We sent it back.
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.
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!
I loved it for about 3 months. I used it all the time and it was great. Then it just died. It wouldn't turn on even after charging it thoroughly. Spend the extra money and get a Nomad or an IPod.
There's just two small connecting pieces of plastic about the size of a toothpick width and about a third of an inch long that is part of the bottom part of the case connecting it to the top part of the case. This small part, one of two, broke in 10 of the 100 I purchased new. I will never buy this product again for this reason. In all other respects it is a fine product. God bless.
When I plug it in my iPod touch (2nd generation, OS 3.1) appears a message like this: The iPod can't be charged with this device.
I had high hopes for the Crane. Read many good reviews (some bad). But, it didn't work well for me at all. Distance and clarity was horrible. I understand from a reviewer the unit can be adjusted internally but it would void the warranty. It makes me wonder why Crane would set the unit for such a short distance when it's capable (supposedly) of a greater distance and better sound quality. A real conundrum.
After about 3 weeks of operation, the fan clicks and buzzes like crazy. Looking for a better option.
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've had two Western Digital My Book Premium 500GB drives connected via Firewire to my Mac Book Pro for a few years now, and they've given me more trouble than any other current piece of equipment.Actually, I don't think it's the mechanics of the drives themselves, but rather the company, its philosophy, and its software.The drives came with almost no documentation. It seemed to me that the attitude of the geniuses at Western Digital was: "We've engineered this so well that it works all by itself! It will read your mind and do what you want it to do!"Fair enough. My Macintosh usually works that way--intuitive. Problem is, Western Digital is not Apple.First problem: there is a circular button on the front of the drive, but no info on what it is, or does. On-off? It has blue lights around it that glow, or stay on. What do these signals mean? If I press or hold the button nothing happens. If I want to power the drive down, I have to---get this---reach around to the back of the drive and UNPLUG IT! Even after unplugging, the blue lights glow. What is this, 1985?The drive worked often enough at first, showing up on the desktop often enough to be useful, so I bought another WD drive, only to find that I could not get both drives to appear on the desktop at the same time. It was always one drive or the other, never both. After days of head-banging and Internet searching, I finally discovered that every Western Digital My Book Premium uses the same identifier. My Mac was not seeing two drives because they had identical identifiers. Two drives, but only one number. Wow! Geniuses at work! Western Digital's engineers had decided that no one would ever buy and connect two of their drives! I wish they had been right!There was a software patch on the WD website, but it didn't work.Eventually, they issued a patch that seemed to work, but now, several years into use, I'm again having trouble with the drives not showing up. I reboot. I unplug and re-plug. I try every permutation. I might as well sacrifice a beast and explore its entrails. I'd probably get more info about the problem that way.Western Digital seems to be a company that produces good hardware, but lousy software, and even worse customer support. They're too smart for my own good. I can't trust my back-ups to such people.
I plugged in the unit, I plugged in a couple of small electronics, and I flipped the switch. The power switch light came on, but not the protection led, so no power.
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)I had been waiting to buy this item but when i recieved it i found it almost impossable to put in my existing large mp3 library as a result i have less than 10% of my music on it when i try to get more i keep getting referred to the apple i store.... what a waste of my money
Bought this two years ago and enjoyed it then bam, it is toast on the cd changer nothing happens, and random cannot find any cds when other players play them just find, it is simply toast! Bad product, and $150.00 for two years is expensive!!! PLEASE READ BELOW IT WORKS GREAT NOW I RATE THIS AT LEAST 4 STARS NOW.I have to change this rating To at least 4 stars!,as it is working now and sounds great. The problem was the changer would not do anything just went into random mode and would not play, After unplugging, I took out the screws that held the outside metal case to the frame, and looked inside, at this point I could not see any obvious problem. So with the case off, I plugged it in and pushed the open button to have the 6 changer table slide out and there right in front of my eyes were two cd's one on top of the other wedged so the player would not accept a cd! My wife and I could not explain how we were missing two CD's.If moving this player unit, remove all the CD'S first as the slighest tilt of the case will upset the CD'S in the unit and when you open the case, these unseated CD's will simply fall below the player table and cause problems. Super Simple Fix. I had to share this to others who may have a similar problem. If you are missing CD'S this may be the cause, Hope this helps.
This tablet is actually something I've owned for several years now. That alone should tell you the quality of the product. It may seem, and definitly, look cheap - but this little tablet is built to last.Its a little annoying to see that both the pen and the mouse require a single AAA battery each to work - I suppose thats one way that Manhattan cut down on the price of the tablet, though. Also, the mouse wheel doesn't really "scrool", instead it just sort of pushed (imagine a joystick that can only go in two directions) up or down to scrool. Kind of annoying to use, since pushing it makes it really easy to do a middle click.Again. Cheap price. Built to last. Overall great product for the price.
i just put one of these into my older Compaq computer which had a Dlink 650Q G card installed. i am running Puppy on my system and chose a card based on the wireless card HCL on Damnsmall linux's wiki page. the cisco arionet is a great performer on the older 350mhz laptop. i had the laptop further away from my wireless AP than the Dlink could go and it still was able to connect up just fine. old hardware likes old hardware im my humble opinion.
I was looking for a small and portable tripod for taking outdoor digital shots. I purchased the Flexpod Pro at Best Buy. Within five minutes of removing the device from the package, the plastic locking ring at the top of the unit had snapped off. No worries, I decided to test the Pod's stability when wrapped around an object. While bending the arms around a nearby kitchen chair, one of them snapped off about mid-way down. Now, I was not man-handling the equipment...just trying to get the arms to grip the host object. I was able to reattach the arm...it uses ball-and-socket joints that simply pop together (or apart).After reattaching the arm, I noticed that one of the rubber-band-like grippers had detached from its seat.Bottom line: The simple acts of unpacking and testing the Flexpod Pro in my kitchen were enough to pretty-much destroy it. I would never trust such a flimsy device with expensive camera gear.Maybe the unit I got was an anomoly.... I returned it and got my money back. Perhaps this review will save you the time and effort.
Screen Works great. Actually blacks out wiew if not looking directly at tthe PC. It did need some minor adjustment to fit my screen which had to improvise.
I absolutely love this camera. I take at least 20 photos everyday. It's small and lightweight, it looks good, and the display screen is large and vivid. It's extremely easy to use, takes great photos in many different modes and I use the in-camera crop feature a lot. I could go on and on but I don't think anyone really reads the reviews entirely anway!!!
This is one of the better grades of film I have started using. It has great saturation and sharpness of colors, exceptional film.
I bought two 25-pack spindles back in March.These discs worked on all my dvdrw drives.I have a Nec, LG, Sony and Pioneer. No coasters yet.
The package came very quickly and was very well packed with a hard plastic clear mylar packaging and bubble wrap envelope. The memory works great in my Dell Dimension 4550 desktop.
Product came as described and arrived on time however, one pole broke during adjustment for programming and I did not receive any additional channels from what I was already receiving as noted from other reviews. Overall I do not recommend purchasing this product...what you get is what you pay. Maybe others will have better luck!
Build quality seems decent. Works fine for me. I hook my computer up to my new HiDef large screen TV.
I got this because I like to play Grand Theft Auto (I know, I know, save your comments, a thirty something playing that game, but it's frickin awesome!). However, the language is not something that my kids should hear, so I got these headphones.Sound great, hookup is a snap, and they work fine so far (a couple hours in). Much less than I expected to pay also.
I purchased this microphone because I wanted a hands-free microphone to use with Yahoo Messenger. Since this headset is one of the cheapest on the market, I thought I would give it a try. I like that you can easily adjust the microphone closer to your mouth for better voice recognition. It also picks up your voice as good as you would want for talking with another person. However, trying to use the headphones and microphone at the same time did not work for me. The microphone worked great, but it was very difficult to hear the other person in the headphones. I tried adjusting the volume on my system (I use Windows XP), but no luck.I think the worst complaint I have with this headset is that it isn't one that will last a good amount of time. I used this headset for about a year when the microphone died on me. I think it may have had something to do with the fact that I was wrapping the cord, but still! I also gave the same headset to my boyfriend, and the same happened to him. His microphone just stopped working.Okay, so I did buy another one of these headsets, but in the same day the piece that holds the microphone broke when I tried to adjust it. So now I have to tape it in place to talk with it. This was enough of a sign to tell me that I will never buy another headset from Labtec!
I have a hearing loss and I thought this alarm would be the answer for travel use. The problem I had was that the "screaming" is at a very high frequency that I cannot hear. All I get is a soft clicking and then only when I hold it up to my ear. This is at 120db. Since many who order this item may also have hearing problems and high frequency loss is common I felt this warning might be helpful. Returning the alarm to ILA was $5.30 but this is one of the considerations connected to Internet buying. I believe adding the information that the alarm emits at a high frequency might be a good idea in the item description.
This is the best FM transmitter I have ever owned. It is that simple.
Have had this turntable for about three weeks. I must say, I am very happy with it. It is very solidly constructed and the sound quality is very good.
When I first plugged these speakers in they were fine. I was perfectly satisfied with the sound, though there are better things out there for just a little more money. It was only after the first night that these speakers started to go down in my book. I believe it was the power cord that made the speakers crackle and moan loudly, but I couldn't stand the sound. I encountered two other sets from the returns I made until i finally decided to upgrade them using the replacement plan that I got.
A great product and sirius is a great service i liked it over xm.
I actually bought these for 5 bucks at a Five and Below not too long ago, I was actually a little worried on account of these things being found at a bargain bin store, I had purchased a headset years ago for 3 bucks, and man I got what I paid for that day. With these though, I saw them, and they did not look like cheap earclip style headphones, these types are my favorite since they don't have the plastic band that can break easily and render a set useless unless you can figure out a way to repair them.I purchased them, got to my friend's house for a bit, and tested them out there on my Samsung Instinct that I happen to use as an MP3 player as well as a GPS, so lemme tell you, that sucker gets great usage out of me for sure. I was pleasantly surprised, everything was crystal clear, no distortions save for when I didn't have the adapter in all the way. Heck, I could even use these things for phone calls on said phone, and they were clear for that as well.All in all, these headphones are a GREAT set for the price, an absolute steal even, the only complaint is that yes, your ears do tend to hurt after a little while, but that's to be expected, the comfort level could've been tweaked a little more, but still, great sound, great price, definitely a recommended purchase for sure.
I'm taking a 16 hour flight and need to power my laptop for at least 6 movies. I was disapointed that it was dead after one movie. The baterry that came with the Toshiba R705-P35 is good for 2 movies. I regret not buying two more Toshiba batteries.
anyone can use this to connect two usb cords together , very useful. I think it was made of very good quality
I got this speaker after being over a friends house and relaxing in their back yard while listening to this speaker. The source was from their I-pod and it worked great.I got this for my own home. It is wired to my receiver via audio cable (the headphone jack is not practical). Now, I can work in the garage and listen to music. Now, I can work anywhere in the yard, and listen to music. Now, I can sit in the hot tub and listen to music or get better sound for the TV I have rigged up outside. Last year, I put it in the guest bathroom during our super bowl party for audio of the game in the "can" so nobody missed a moment. Now THAT'S practical!The rechargeable battery feature is also a plus! We never have to worry about batteries.
I have two of these radios and both have been excellent performers. AM (MW)reception is very good. SW and FM reception is also quiet good. I really recomend the BLACK version since it is easier to see the notations on the keys in my opinion. SSB reception is about what you would expect from a BFO radio but overall good. Both of mine out perform the YB400PE and the FM bass boost is excellent through headphones. If you are looking for a multi-band radio with good performance on AM, this is about as good as it gets in a lo-cost super mini portable.
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.
After recommendations from a workmate of my wife, I started running the net to find out everything I could regarding this model. The first thing I found was the last number of the model, i.e. -00 means 1080p ($400-500 more), -77 is the newer version ($100-150 more) with 720p OR 1080i, then the -75 which has the speakers at the bottom. This is the model the reviewers like the best. In fact, the 42" 720p/1080i model is rated higher that the 50" model AND the -00 42" or 50" 1080P models. Local pricing of $1000-$1100 seemed the range we were looking for.And we did buy that model Friday after Thanksgiving as we shopped around in Jackson, MS that afternoon. Circuit City had them on a one-day special at for $1049.So far, no problems. As to glare, it's easier to "tune them out" with a flat screen. Only IF there is a dark scene in a movie do you notice any glare. Sure, when the power is off do you see more glare, but who watches TV that way? Both the glare problem and burn-in issue are salesman tricks to sell you a more expensive model (-77) or a more expensive LCD with a narrow viewing field and washed-out blacks. Beware of the LCD models in darkened areas of the showroom. Think how lit-up your viewing room will be!The next week we had the HD-Free PVR-upgrade package from DishNetworks installed and the set really shined - much more than in the showroom! In fact, you will probably use the "custom" selection of the picture menu to turn down the brightness and contrast. It does have a "cinema mode" if you want a quick setting.(SPECIAL NOTE- We like DishNetwork because it is less expensive and has several HD-only, no-commercial channels in their special packages!)VHS movies with our 5+ year-old VCR look great, since there are adjustments you can make through the setup menue to tweak them. They looked better than any regular DIGITAL TV broadcasts. Our 3-year-old Sony DVD player with the component (R-G-B) outputs provides all the fidelity these senior eyes can see! Maybe we'll get a Blu-Ray player later - after this one dies, but no reason to do so now.We had close friends to visit on New Year's Day for the Rose Bowl parade, and the Dish-only HD channel with the KTLA-feed won them over. She measured, walked to the side and looked, and poked, and prodded, and asked questions galore. She says they plan to get this model later in spring. He says "Hmmmm."Another friend (retired EE) had this model (rather than the 50") recommeded by his son, and with my additional encouragement made the purchase at CC two weeks ago for $1149 (with credit card points). They are waiting for their DishNetwork HD-upgrade but are impressed with everything so far as well. He is a football fan, so he is very impressed with his purchase.On another note, I hooked up an old medium-size outdoor antenna just five feet above the roof and picked up local TV stations with ALL their digital broadcasts from 20-25 miles away. Just five feet above the roof and looking through trees, trees, trees, the tuner pulled in great-looking pictures with only some pixelation when it rains.Buy this bargain Plasma HDTV ASAP... and before Panasonic improves it! Forget the cheap remote. The mega-stores and W-M sell better models for less than $30 dollars. Don't let a no-frills remote keep you away from a great deal on a HDTV with sparkle.Go shopping and see if YOU can see the difference between 1080i with this model and 1080p with other plasma sets selling for less than $2000. If the setup is equal, I'll bet you can't see the difference from 10 feet away. The plasma sets (anybody's) with 720p or 1080i are brighter! (My retired EE friend did the math.)FACTS - DishNetwork and DIRECT as well as most cable systems do NOT broadcast 1080p HDTV and probably WILL NOT for several years. Local mega-market TV stations do not broadcast full 1080p except for special events. They can't broadcast that type of signal unless they shut down their auxiliary channels that provide them with the extra money they need to pay for the DTV conversion. Our local PBS station that was one of the leaders in the conversion working the Harris, RCA, etc. only provides a 720p HDTV signal for their digital channel. They do not plan to broadcast 1080p as they also have a third SDTV channel.Try to find a salesman that will tell you those kind of facts!
These binoculars are well worth the money. They are dramatically better than most in this price range.Their view is very crisp at all ranges. One especially good feature for watching birds in the yard is the ability to focus at a very close range.The binoculars are balanced well, and are very comfortable to use.
Stick to the manufacture original. Ordered one as a backup battery. I swap between 2 batts during charges but I will tell you they seem to last forever. I have never needed to change a battery during a shoot when fully charged. I use a D700, no pop up flash, no VR lens and lcd viewing is average. I have shot off 500+ frames at a wedding and the battery meter only went down one notch!UPDATE: still going strong. Latest wedding shoot: D700, 600+ frames, about 200 shots used built in pop up flash as remote flash commander with monitor preflash. Often reviewing on LCD screen. Switch between several different lenses, one of them being 70-200 f/2.8 with VR ON. Camera was always on during 8 hr day. Battery meter only went down to half! I'm starting to think I don't need a backup battery. ha.
This is NOT Koss at its best. I recently bought its newest model and trashed this one. Don't bother buying it, a good price-bad deal! Buy the new one!Recommended Manufactors: Koss Aiwa Sony
It's not only beautifull to see, it's also most afordable for beginning Mac users.Mac OS X Tiger really is the best OS I've ever worked with, I love it. It's so smooth, especially with the Intel Core Duo processor.You can place this little Mac everywhere you want, because it's so little and lightweighted! It fits every room, cause it's so styleful.It's also perfect for people who love to work with Graphic stuff, like editing photo's and video's. With iDVD, which is included with the Mac Mini with iLife '06, you can make professional DVDs with flashing menus in minutes! You click the 'Make DVD'-button and it just works! It runs so smooth that you can do like everything in one time! For example, I'm watching Monsters Inc, typing this message and am chatting on iChat.With this Mac you can also make your room a Media Centre with Front Row! Just place the Mac Mini everywhere you want, maybe even next to your TV, and connect it to the TV or beamer. If you don't have a LCD TV, you can buy a Apple DVI to Video Adapter for $19.00 and connect it to an 'old'/standard TV. It's amazing! The quality stays the same, whatever screen you use!If you wanna use a Mac for school, this is also perfect! You can make presentations or shows on your Mac Mini and burn it on iDVD! Or you just bring the whole Mac Mini in your schoolbag to scool, because it's so little, and connect it to a TV, computerscreen or beamer there. Everyone loves it.With the 4 2.0 USB Ports you can connect eveything to it, so you don't have to worry about things like printers or such.Conclusion: This Mac fits everyone! Whether you're a student, Graphic designer, someone who tries Mac the first time or just a Mac lover!It's fantastic!
not a very good product. The most electrical noise I have ever heard from an amp. These amps shouldn't be on the market.
This charger was much cheaper than the original from Dell, but it works just fine. I got two of these, and am happy with them for now. Even if they last me for a year, I think it will be worth the money.
Slowing down my cable, and poor signal even i use my laptop within 10ft.
Like how the wire is tough and seem like it would be hard for it to get damaged. Best RCA cable out there
I have no experience with external hardrive enclosures. This was a quick and easy install. Just popped in my old hardrive and attached it to the computer. You can't mess up! I loved it because it looks nice, it has a green and blue LED in the front telling you what's going on, and it has a on/off switch. The encasement does not get that warm, despite hours of use. I would really recommend this product, especially for a first time user.
I've had this thing for at least 3 years and it just works. It does what it's supposed to and rarely locks up (usually because of some weird software I've downloaded for it) -it's easy to use, the battery has held up... I've dropped it on hard tile floors from 3 - 4 feet up and it hasn't broke yet. I have absolutely no complaints.
Just what I expected, a great product. It's got the features you pay for; not as much functionality as higher end models, but far more affordable.
I used a full 100 ft. roll of 16 gauge speaker wire to complete wiring of my A/V system, after starting all over again. For the price of these rolls, at about 15$, can't be beat. I've seen speaker wire from many manufacturers and this is a good buy. Recommend it for systems producing about 100 watts RMS and any bigger, 14 AWG is not necessary. I just got rid of a home AV system of wiring by Samsung which I think was 18 gauge or smaller. It was definately just too small for 8 ohm speakers taking 100 watts. This is good wire for home use.
I bought this one 1.5 year ago and it died after a year of use at home. I thought it's just one of few defected product bought by an unlucky guy. Plus, it is definatly not a complex product that will break easily, so I bought another one for the office 6 months ago. Well it died today with the same sympton - the light indicator can't even tell you which port is in use or not (you plug in to the 1st port but the fifth light will be on instead of the 1st one). Did the same thing happen to anyone?
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
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.
Player offers more features than most on market: Music (in a number of formats), Video, Pictures, Radio, and Voice Recorder. I have not yet used the calander/address book function. WARNING: If you have not already found out, Creative does not include an ac/dc power adapter as of July 2006. While I thought I was getting a $30 price break on my Zen, it was really due to the abscence of the $30 adapter. Charging with a USB port reportedly takes up to twice as long as with a wall adapter. Also note that as of this time the Zen Vision:M does not work with Mac OS X -- no file transfer, no battery charge. Overall, good product!
This item is perfect! Besides the anchor and screws included, I would just go out and purchase some better screws that fit the holes and throw out the anchors.Also, drilling this thing to the wall is a PITA. Good luck.
Feels like it will fall out of your ear at any moment yet it doesn't and once you get past that awkwardness it is perfectly comfortable. I prefer having a mic close to my mouth and this is very adjustable I wish the volume could be turned up a bit more on the mic but it is acceptable. It uses a USB plug for connecting to a computer and half way along the cord you can disconnect for use with a cellphone I guess. The size of the connector is not the same as a headphone jack though which I thought is what cellphones used these days. I have the iphone 3gs with a standard headphone jack and it would not work with that. I had to buy a $3 adapter at RadioShack which is no big deal. I also prefer this headphone jack option when traveling for use with my laptop (rather than bringing the long bulky USB cord) so if you want to use this with a standard headphone jack just be prepared to make a trip to Radio Shack before you plan to do that. I use it often on Skype and am very happy with it.
Havent got out into the field to use it yet, just purchased it in dec. but wow, it picks up like 8 satellites within a min.from inside my house! Very easy to figure out the features. Cant wait to not be afraid to find new hunting spots.
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 first bought one of these when it first came out. Now you can buy refurbished ones for $40, which is insanely cheap considering the features of this device. So I bought 2 more :-)Ok, the remote is not perfect, and the frame responds a bit slow to user input. But it reads from USB, memory cards, and the Kodak Gallery through WiFi. The Gallery is not extremely usable, but you get 2gb of space to upload your pictures for free, and the uploading is extremely fast.So now I have three of these: one sits at my parents' place, on at my girlfriends' and one at mine. We upload pictures to our Galleries and share them. This is an awesome way to keep in touch; no need to send huge emails or browse to Facebook... just upload it to the Gallery and the frames will download and display the pictures automatically.Great product!
I had just received my Lighting Studio last night. Even though this is my first, I found it to be very easy to setup & use. I took some test photos and they were quite beautiful. The lights worked perfectly well and the background was easy to change, though limited to only 2 colors. The only problem with this is the small tripod which keeps tipping over with the smalles touches I make to my Cannon 40D, which it just about supports. I think I will be using my bigger more stable tripod and put the studio on top of a big table to make sure I don't smash the lens into the floor.
I purchased the wrong item and did receive a prompt refund as soon as it was returned
I bought these at Target for $25 and they are the worst I have ever owned.First of all they are very cumbersome and heavy. They have this two piece cord that you have to connect together and that adds even more weight.They say its "3 way adjustable" as if its a perk. The problem is the hinges weren't tight and as I ran I was constantly having to adjust them.Terrible fit.I can't comment on the sound. I wore them one time and returned.
I ordered this item and never recieved it and still have not gotten any resolution.
When I first got them, I though they were too big to use for long time, oh how wrong I was! Right now it's the best inversion ever made, the quality of the sound, the deep bass response and a very pronounce mid range give what I need.I work on tv and what I need to monitor it's very demanding, since I'm using these headphones, no trouble at all
This sound card is great, ive owned a couple of soundblaster gamer before and this one is the best.
I been using the vista hcx with the city navigator and itwork very good. I like the detail of the mapping programits the best I ever had it has all the stores in my neighboor hood ,but its not to current since many are not there any more. Also like the feature where it tells youhow many feet accuracy your reception your getting. I have other gps and at the same location they can"t pick up any signal where as this one can get a signal but withless accuracy. The unit is works well but must get use to all its quirks, such as when using the elevation you must recalibrate it when you move to a different elevation when you turn it off. The screen it very goodand you can see it daylight .In conclusing I am a satisfied customer and would recomend it . a little expensive with the maps that come with it, the base map is very limited if you use it inthe cities good for the freeways only or main roads. andusing the go to command makes you really go out of your way. But ok if your just hiking and need to track back etc.
D-Link DPR-1260 RangeBooster G Multifunction Print ServerThis was ordered for a Christmas gift for my son. When installed, it worked only partially. He contacted Technical Support, which first insisted that there was a secret list of printers on which it would work, and his printers were not on the list. Then, they guided him through the re-install process repeatedly until the brief warranty period expired. Then, they informed him that the product was out of warranty. Worst of all, after their help, it does not work at all. Some Christmas gift!
When this camera first came active on the Internet, we were happier than Howard Dean after the Iowa caucus...&quot;FIRST, we're going to watch the pets! Then the driveway! Call the relatives! YeeeaaAAHHHHHHH!I am sorry to hear the other reviewers were not impressed. Perhaps the expectations were too high, but where else can you buy a wireless web camera with a built-in web server under $200?We have had it up and running for two weeks without a glitch. The picture is fine, in fact, my cousin is still on dial-up and it is the best picture she has ever seen. You have to set the picture quality to &quot;very high&quot;. With good light conditions the picture quality is excellent, almost video camera quality.We are definitely buying another camera and recommend this highly
Ultimately you will ruin your ipod by taking it apart with their tools. battery will work but the controls will not!! You pay your money, you take your chance!!
Just because there is no official "Windows XP" badge on the printer or the Microsoft web site does not mean the printer "is not XP compatible". That just means Microsoft has tested it and certified it for the particular OS. I have owned many HP printers and have found them to be the most reliable. My only issue has been cartridge cost but after having owned a Canon printer with separate color tanks, I'll stick with HP. As a previous poster stated about an Epson, you spend most of the time cleaning print heads. The poor sales guy at BestBuy was correct to say that the HP was trouble free. Of course this is a generality but for the most part, they are. I used to sell printers and the ratio of HP returns to other brands was wide. I would test returned merchandise and find that most items were fine. The problems are usually with the user or the user's computer.
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.
Indispensable if you use your TomTom in a motorhome. Just remember to keep the instructions handy for a while until you learn which button controls what. There is nothing written on the face.
These batteries work great in our digital cam. Last a lot longer then regular AA batteries.
Much like the other reviews I have seen on this page, this product stopped working after only a year or so. When we first set this up with the TV I thought they were great, then slowly it would have difficulty reading DVD's and you would have to take them out and put them in a few times. Now it just doesn't read them any more at all. What a disapointment, and not worth the money you pay for them. TV that comes with this set still works well though.
I have ordered 4 of these for people in my office area who work with sensitive information that shouldn't be shared with "passers-by" and they work great for blocking the screen from view even when the person is standing beside me leaning down toward my screen3M Privacy Filter for 14.1 Inch Widescreen Laptop (PF14.1W)!
****Four years later - update****OK - I have to change my tune. I've had these earbuds over four years now, and they are really quite nice. At some point either my ears got used to them, or the drivers burned in. But after re-reading what I wrote those many years ago, I had to update this review.In a nutshell, I love these. I've tried MM-50s, CTX-500s, and a slew of earbud w/microphones, and nothing comes close to them. To top it off, the other earbuds usually died after a few months. But these just keep on going.I'm an audiophile/musician/snob, with a good ear, and a job that requires lots of travel. I've been using the Sennheiser PX200 on-ear, small-folding headphones happily for over two years, but was always concerned that during flights I had to crank all laptop volumes to their highest settings to hear the music over the engine drone. This got me to thinking that I should get a set of 'quiet' phones. The bulky Bose were non-starters (Don't get me started on Bose speakers, and please, no flame wars - if you like them, then you listen to them. I prefer my 'maggies'). So I decided that earphones were for me.PRICESo I read every review I could find for in-ear phones, and saw a decent price on the E4Cs ($180). Shure had recently released the next series of earphones (210/310/410/510), so the older models were getting replaced. This seemed like an opportunity to get a nice set of earphones on the cheap.COMFORTI've taken two trips since purchasing these - one to Guadalajara (5hrs in flight each way), and one to Shanghai (15hrs out, 14hrs back). I wore the earphones the entire time for all flights. So yes, they are comfortable enough to wear practically forever (they do become annoying after 10 hours, but I think that's to be expected given the duration of the flights). I used the yellow foam inserts, as I had an easier time of getting them to seal, and was used to those inserts.SOUND[Sadly, here is where these devices fail].Well, after four years, I really can't say they've ever failed me. If anything, these are like a tank that just keeps on going.[The bass is severely lacking.] - Not anymore. If the bud is inserted correctly, the lows are nice (but not overwhelming).[The highs are harsh.] - ok, the highs are still a but brash. But I'm using MP3s, so we're not talking source material here.[The midrange is dumpy.] - Nope. Actually the mids are quite nice, and everything (highs, mids, and lows) all balance quite nicely.Spatially, they are nice - the soundstage is clear and well defined, and they really do seal off cabin noise. Close your eyes, and you can 'see' the instruments spread out in front of you (if only they sounded better). With them in place during take off and landing (unplugged so the flight attendants wouldn't accost me), I could easily hear the pilot announcements, but none of the other cabin noises. Once in the air, I listend to them using a [Blackjack telephone] iPhone3GS, laptop, and lots of cabin movies. Once you start listening to something, all other noises are obliterated. I couldn't hear the pilot, or the flight attendants, or the person seated next to me - or the crying baby on the flight out to Guadlajara. And that's a nice thing in a plane (I slept well). There have been lots of flights since then - most recently was to and from India, with the long leg taking ~16hrs each way. These earbuds were comfortable, and kept out all the noise (especially the crying kid).So overall, I'm happy with them because they're a small package, cut off external noise, and are easy to wear when sleeping on a plane. [BUT - I can't get over how poor they sound.] Change that to I'm very happy with the sound. They're not nearly as nice as my Sennheiser PXC200s (currently selling on Amazon for ~$50 - and also noted for requiring a break-in period for the bass to come out and play). The PX200s died two years ago. The pleatherette ear coverings eventually shredded themselves (yeah, I used them when NOT on airplanes).If these things get better over time, I'll update this review. (and here I am now!) And as a coda, I stopped at a headphone place at O'Hare airport, and compared these to the Shure 210/310/410/510 phones (yes, I listed to each - many thanks to a very patient salesman in the "F" causeway). The new Shure 2/3/4 series sounded about the same as the E4Cs. The 510 had decent bass if I pushed the plugs deeply into my head *and held them there*. (and no, I'm not a 'Bass-Heavy' Bottom-Dwelling, Subwoofer Thumping Miscreant).[So if I had this to do all over again, I'd have waited patiently, and tried out the headphones at either an airport, or a mall, or someplace, and made a better informed decision. Don't make my mistake. Take your time, listed to them all, and pick one that sounds good to you (don't fall for the, "It's expensive so it must sound nice" fallacy.]Part of that advice still rings true - go try out earbuds/headphones. Borrow ones from your friends. Read the reviews. But I have to say that I'm mightily impressed with these E4Cs. And if they ever to pass on to earbud heaven, I'll look closely at the Shure line again.Updated Nov, 2011.
Quick shipping and very good product. I bought a car stereo and it was just like I expected it would be I very happy of doing business with you.Thanks!
This product lives up to its billing. I have had other alarm clocks that claimed to use a 120 decibel alarm, but they only seemed a third as loud as this. When this thing went off the first morning I used it, it just about blew me out of bed, and all I could think was "make it stop! make it stop!" It sounds like about 4 home fire alarms going off at once except much louder and much more painful.It's Sunday evening and I'll set the dang thing again, but for 15 minutes after my regular alarm goes off. I think I'll get up quickly to shut off the Meanie before it sounds--I really don't want to hear it ever again.
I mounted this on the roof when we cut the cable and went to internet tv. We got six channels with rabbit ears. I built an antenna with internet directions got 9 channels. With this one we get 18 channels all clear without signal scattering.
I am a system engineer, and expected this item to be a plug and play solution to my print sharing problem on a mixed network with Apple as well as PC computers, as it says on the box. The fine print indicates that you can download software to accomplish the promises on the box, but alas, the website doesn't actually have the software. After 3 hours on the phone with level 1 tech support that knows less than I do, I decided to return the product. I don't know if my unit was defective new out of the box, or if it's just poorly supported hardware. I don't think it was worth any more time to work on it. After all, they aren't paying me to fix this junk.
dymo tapes were well packaged and delivered before stipulated, so i gotta say amazon's service this time was flawless and outstanding! thanks
Both DIMMs installed, but 2 days later the PC crashed. One DIMM was producing errors. Doented problem in e-mail, was given an RMA and a few days later I have the replacement DIMM.
Looking for a way to boost the memory on my home computer, I found the PNY 1GB just what I was looking for. It was installed easily and arrived earlier than expected.
Easy to hook up to an existing stereo component system. Playback sounds good, have not had opportunity to record yet. Good enough for my needs. Only wanted to listen to the 100s of tapes I still have from years ago. Didn't really want to spend the time and $$ to transfer them to CD.
I wanted wire that I could install from my home system to the outdoor speakers that I plan to install this Spring. I wanted wire that I could depend on so once I did the install, I would not have to worry about failure in any way. The wire that I purchased is just that. Good quality and good price!
I owned the older model for three years and it took a licking. Yeah, the CD player skips too much, but I can live with that. The big flaw is the radio reception. It stunk. However I loved the unit other than that, it survived more than one 8 foot fall, getting tossed in the truck daily and I love the fact that it charges and runs on the batteries I have for the tools. The sound quality is decent. So I bought this new one after being told by my Bosch rep that they had fixed the FM reception with a new antenna. LIAR, LIAR! C'mon Bosch, can it be that hard to get a decent tuner unit and antenna? I'd cheerfully pay another $25 if I could just tune in my favorite stations. If you own Bosch cordless tools this is a great unit, but if you don't have Bosch tools buy something else.
I recently re-discovered Audio books in the form of MP3s after finally buying a MP3 player. But I also discovered that ear plugs are not for me. They made my ears hurt. So I needed some basic headphone, well basic, but good ;)One word made the sale, Logitech. I have never been disappointed by one of their products.They are comfortable on the head, the ears and the pocketbook. And the have two very nice features. One is a built in volume control 2 feet down the cord. When you have your player in a pocket or coat, you don't have to fish it out just to adjust the volume. The other is a long cord, over 6 feet! I can have my player on my desk and still move around without having to pick it up all the time.Overall another great Logitech product.
The adapter works just fine. Very easy to install. With the linksys wireless router it works like a charm. Signal strength is always very good or excellent.Having said that the adapter doesn't work well with Belkin wireless router. I m not sure if the router was bad or the adapter was incompatible. It kept dropping connections. I exchanged the router for linksys and no problem after that.
I purchased this bag almost a year and a half ago and use it on a daily basis to transport my work and laptop to school. Fits my decently sized 17inch HP laptop perfect and the shoulder strap is easy to adjust and can be expanded to a decent length.The material used for the majority of the bag is sturdy, i have thrown this bag many times (not with the laptop in it :P ..). However, the material does let moisture in if rained on so I would be careful and try to keep it dry.The only other problem I have had with this bag is tha, one of the clips that connects the shoulder strap to the bag broke. It was only the spring that actually keeps the clip closed so a little tape fixed it easy.All in all, if the clip hadn't broke this bag would be an EASY 5 of 5.
An external flash is so important to good photographs and this one is great. I have a Canon 30D and my photos using the 430X are much better than the ones taken using the camera's built-in flash. This flash is easy to use and has lots of extras. I would highly recommend it.
Hi.Test environment:* 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis Automobile* Creative Zen Stone 1 GB playerI tuned the frequency to 88.1 and it was flawless.It gives my cruiser a new FM attitude :0)Highly recommended.- Michael
You definitely get you pay for. The iTrip just doesn't work as an FM transmitter. I cannot get a decent signal strength that's even remotely static free. I use it strictly as a phone charger now.
I take photos of antique prints for sale in a controlled condition (photo lights, etc), making correct color of utmost importance. The card is small to set the white balance on my camera, but works wonderfully with Adobe Lightroom to set the custom white balance. I am new to photography, but have found that this combination is working well for me.
If you had to buy a speed light, this would be the one. Does what you need it to do without a bunch of extra options you pay for, yet rarely use. I would also invest in rechargable batteries (at least 8/w charger). 98% of the time when you go Canon you don't go wrong. Paying a little extra for piece mind shouldn't be an option.
I used this RAM to upgrade my old Gateway 710x and I have noticed a gradual increase in performance. I needed more RAM since I have been using this old machine as a server somewhat and needed an upgrade.It did what it was supposed to do. Great product!
This is a great little camera, and I've attempted to upload 10 colorful photos so you can see the wonderful job it does.The ideal shooting situation for this camera is OUTDOORS, SUNNY DAY.You also must get used to having a steady hand. That means when you depress the shutter, you need to really concentrate on keeping your hand still--it's easy to inadvertantly move the camera at that precise moment, so just try and be aware of that. And practice makes perfect--don't be discouraged. Have fun with this camera. It is capable of taking some lovely photos. Please don't be so quick to blame the camera.Any movement, either in your shot, or from you, will most likely produce a "blurry photo".Altho, in my sample photos which I hope will show up here tomorrow, or when approved, you can see a NYC yellow taxi in-motion, yet the photo is still fine....maybe not absolutely perfect, but I'd call it fine.Here's who this camera is meant for: The person who wants to be able to email a photo; & to always have a camera with them that is not bulky or a pain to take along, for that unexpected "camera moment", like the squirrel standing on the rim of a garbage pail, eating a green pepper--got it! I carry this little camera with me just about always. It's tucked in my purse.Regarding INDOORS, I know I won't expect great shots, but I have gotten some that were fine simply because I was able to turn on some indoor lights.One of the reviewers "A Kid's Review" mentioned the camera not working after about a year. VERY INTERESTING, because, I had that problem with THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT! But, it broke a few days AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED Bah-Humbug!!! And I paid $100 for that camera when it first came out in 2003!!! Oprah had it on her show "Gifts to give Groomsmen". And that's when I bought it....a while ago.But, I bought the camera again, because I LOVED IT SO MUCH. And the second time the camera was selling for only $30 or so!!Well, I think this camera may only last about a year, because I just sent the 2nd one back, since it started to freeze up. But, it had never held the full battery charge properly. So, luckily, the camera starting konking out about 2 weeks before the warranty was due to expire. The Oregon Scientifc guy was nice on the phone, and I should be seeing my third!!! camera in the near future. A free replacement since it's under warranty.MY ADVICE: Great camera. Good for emailing photos. Best photos are taken under OUTDOOR, SUNNY DAY CONDITIONS.But, keep a close watch on it as the warranty nears the one year mark...and if it's acting a bit weird, like freezing up, not holding battery charge fully, or anything else, call Oregon Scientifc and arrange to send it back per your warranty. They'll give you a # for sending back the camera---you must get that #. And do it BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES!!If you are wondering if this is a camera for "all-around usage", I'd say no. If I was going to an important event, say a wedding, indoors, I'd want a camera that could handle indoor shots, without my wondering about it.But, for my everyday, outdoor & "surprise moments" it's just GREAT!!! Oh, and it's easy to download the photos onto your computer via the included software & USB cable.Until I'm able to spend the $400+ for the 7.2MP camera I'd like to get, I am THRILLED WITH THIS CAMERA, truly, I am. And I know that whenever I do have that "all-around" camera, I will still be using this little camera--it's so easy to always have with me. I LOVE THIS CAMERA!
I bought these speakers because often I enjoy listening to music or even talk radio from my laptop which I'll centrally locate in the house. I enjoy good sound, and didn't simply want louder cheap speakers. Though these speakers are a little large for pairing with a laptop, they definitely fit the bill for what I was looking for. I enjoy classic country music, and the music comes across extremely rich - clear highs, well defined and tuned lows. There have been some reviews that criticize the amount of bass these speakers have. I would recommend tweaking the equalizer settings in Windows Media Player or VLC - these speakers will really come alive!
I was headed to Fry's to buy a different monitor when I saw this one and loved it. Great color, brilliant picture and a fast response time and not much more money. Unfortunately Fry's was out of stock, in fact all of CA Frys were out of stock. So I go online and order it and it arrives about 5 days later. Plug it in and thats when I realize its not as great as I saw in the store. First I upgrade new drivers for my top of the line video card and the monitor itself. But I soon come to realize it takes over 30 min sometimes over an hour for the monitor to finish warming up. During that time it flickers, shakes, and has lines running through it.I also have a bright dead pixel in the middle of the monitor. NEC won't exchange it unless it has 4-5 dead pixels so it looks like I am stuck with a monitor that takes an hour to warm-up and has a dead pixel, pretty sad for almost $600
Compared to another DVD player I bought a couple years ago (for considerably more money), this one has:--Clearly superior sound quality--Fantastic ease of use (the manual is very short, but I hardly needed it at all; the machine makes many automatic adjustments to the media being played)There's little reason not to own a DVD player when they're this user-friendly and affordable!
I received it today. It turned on twice. Won't turn on again. Amazon is shipping a replacement today but I'm seriously considering just cancelling that and ordering a high powered FM transmitter and a half dozen $30 boomboxes and being done.
This is a very nice joystick for 30 bucks. It has software included so you can customize controls. In the software, you can customize controls for indvidual games. It's pretty big, but nothing too huge for children. BUY IT!!!!!
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.
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Elk will not honor their warranty for purchases through non-authorized dealers. They have a list at elkproducts.comThe Elk M1Gold is an awesome product, I just had a new customer today for service who purchased the panel from a non-authorized dealer and had to give them the bad news. SOL!
I ordered this antenna after reading the reviews here and it performs just like most of the reviews said: it pulls in all local UHF stations great by just connecting it to the TV and setting it down in back. The HD quality is great, also. It is not designed for, and does not pull in, the one local VHF digital channel that is about 19 miles away. It does get the analog signal quite well, however. To get HD, you have to either get a VHF antenna, or just wait until February 2009 for the change to all digital, when this antenna will work fine. I assume a slightly better signal would be obtained by mounting it outside, but I do not feel the need to do so yet. I am approximately 24 miles from the farthest UHF HD station,but I tried it at my office, which is another 12 miles away, and it still got an excellent SD picture just sitting behind the TV. This is a great product that does exactly what it was designed to do. The designer of this antenna, Antennas Direct, has a new version of this antenna called "Clearstream" that is a little more expensive, but looks much better if appearance is a concern.
Works great. Delivered on time. No complaints.By upgrading my memory, I can now open a lot more internet tabs, watch videos, and have several programs open all at the same time without causing my computer to slow down.I used to hate opening programs while I was on the internet watching a video. It used to take forever to load the program, and once it was loaded, my computer ran sluggish. Now, programs open right up, videos don't freeze, and my computer runs like normal.
Bought these headphones about 5 months ago. They actually sound pretty great, when they're not falling out of your ear or not isolating sound. After 2 months they went out, I sent them to monster, and got them replaced by a brand new pair. Which then lasted about 2 months, and went out again. I would expect this out of a $20 set, but 100+ dollars? Definitely not.
This Player is great. The folks at Creative, or third parties, should not lose the momentum and must start offering accesories for this Player.
This was my dream come true, better features than video ipod, easy management,but then the worst happened. After a week the player got overheated and the battery blew out, I'm now trying to exchange this for a video ipod. Creative made a terrible product.
My daughter sent two of them for my husband's and my birthdays. I finally got around to setting mine up this weekend. It took a while to get it to work but I finally downloaded 43 pictures of my grandson, hoping to be able to add on another 17 in a month or so. I then tried to download the same pictures to my husband's keychain but my computer keeps telling me that there is no program installed. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it to no avail. I fooled around with it for about an hour and gave up. I tried again last night, but gave up out of frustration. I am going to dump it. I do not recommend buying this keychain. It is definitely not worth the aggravation.
The 10 Megapixel Nikon D40x 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. In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40x will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera. 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, D70s and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40x (or the D40). I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40x. Don't get me wrong though, the D40x is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40x which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40x 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 D40x is a potent and exciting photography machine.Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40x 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 3 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 D40x 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).3. 10.2 Megapixel sensor for 3782 X 2592 on large image size settings. This is enough to print larger than 13 X 19 Inch.4. 3 frames per second (vs 2.5 for D40)To date, D40 and D40x are the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 and D40x 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/D40x 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/D40x 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/D40x, 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/D40x (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/D40x 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 D40x is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.Here are the pros and cons of the D40x in my opinion:Pros:1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality2. 10.2 Megapixel sensor3. Compact size and light weight4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD5. 3 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 battery life (500+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).10. Auto (flash off) mode availableCons: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 point7.8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings9. 1/200 flash sync (which is slower than D40's 1/500)10. No depth-of-field preview buttonComparing D40x with the D40. I personally prefer the D40 over the D40x due to only minor improvement on the D40x. If you will do a lot of cropping and print larger than 13 X 19 Inch then it might make sense to get the D40x, otherwise use that $200 (price difference) to invest in SB-400 flash or better/more versatile lens (such as upgrading the kit lens to 18-70mm AF-S or 18-200mm AF-S VR or add the 55-200mm AF-S VR zoom lens). If you shoot sports or fast action (in continuous/burst mode) and need more than 3 frames per second then get the D200 with 5 FPS. For enthusiast, 2.5 FPS (D40) or 3 FPS (D40x) is good enough in my opinion.In conclusion, the D40x 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 D40x is pretty much all you will need.Happy Photographing!
I game heavily with this mouse.It's great because of the forward/back buttons on the mouse give me more buttons to use when i am playing a game.I game heavily, and my mouse is still fine, considering there are times I may game for 8-12 hours straight.(College student so I have the time to kill lol)The mouse is incredibly durable even though I carry around with it on my laptop. (I hate laptop mice)It fits conviently in my laptop bag.Along with the mouse, I recommend getting the belkin gel mouse pad lol.Great for gamers who constantly have their wrist resting on a desk.It provides wrist support and mad comfortable.
I ordered my second pair of the same headphone because my wife would like to watch tv with a headphone, too. The two headphones worked perfectly, no adjustment was needed when I hooked both of them up to the receiver.
I used to own a pair of CD2K, its always been too bright for me, and bass roll off when goes real deep with a good amp. So i decided to upgrade, well... to these $400 pair. If you have a reasonable source, and a good tube amp, you can't go wrong with CD3K. But if you are planning to use them in a MP3 player, or a computer sound card, they ain't for you as they will review all flaws in your system. Even if you use a SS amp, you need a smooth (and probably expensive) top notch to drive them to sound good.But highly recommended!
I first shopped for wall mounts at our local Best Buy store and the cheapest one for our 37" Sony LCD tv was $250! I was surprised to find this one online for about $150 less. The included instructions are not well written, so it took us a little bit of trial & error to get it together correctly. It seems very sturdy and I like that it can pull out from the wall a full 20" (some only reach about 10"). My only complaint, which is very minor, is that it's a little stiff - so to pull out the tv from the wall (or push it back) takes a little work. But, it's not like we need to do that constantly, so it's a minor hassle considering we saved so much money buying this one from Amazon.
We were happy with this dvd/vcr player. We'd bought it because it was inexpensive and we wanted fewer components in our media cabinet. It was fine for a year. Now, suddenly the DVD doesn't work at all. I guess these combo units are never a good idea.Now I have to rush out and buy yet another dvd player before my kids drive me mad on these rainy days.
I purchased this printer several months ago and I have been very happy with its quality and efficiency. The text and graphics output are every bit as good as the big HP we have in our office and the Brother is just as fast. I did add extra memory to speed the printing of large graphic files but that was easy and also cheap. Toner cartridges last between 4,000 and 6,000 pages (the high capacity cartridges) and I have not yet had to change the drum. Has NEVER jammed on me. Quiet, fast, cheap...what more could you ask for?
Instructions are pretty straight forward. Keep this in mind, the cable monitor must be in the exact position indicated or it can make the programming later a living nightmare. It does not have to be off by much. I purchased this in June and hesitated to write a review until I was sure this was everything as advertised. I have been pleased with its operation so I bought another this past Labor day for my other door. This is the answer for older homes with low finished ceilings and you don't want that old conventional unsightly box and track hanging over your head. I am not mechanically inclined, but you must have some basic knowledge of tools and using them. Go for it.
I've had the Panasonic/Lumix DMC FZ7 for about a month now and have already produced some really exceptional photos.This is my 2nd digital camera and its quite a step up especially for a point and shoot. I have had several film SLR cameras and this cameras features rival and even surpass most of my older SLR's.The simple mode makes it easy for less experienced family members to use the DMC FZ7 too. The controls are relatively easy to master and makes the camera fun to experiment with. The 2.5" LCD is huge, allowing you to easily share the picture before processing.I do quite a bit of nature photography and the 12X zoom with stabilization has not left me disappointed. The macro feature has helped me to produce the best macro pictures I have ever produced after only one month. The quality and resolution is quite amazing. I own quite a number of optical instruments and Panasonic DMC FZ7 is definately the best bang for the buck I own. It really is premium quality and well worth the $261.00 price tag.
The mousebean has completely eliminated any carpel tunnel pain that I had. It didn't come with a sticky &#34;tail&#34; to attach it to the mouse, but I used velcro tabs, and it works great! I highly recommend it. If you don't attach it to your mouse, you must have a level mouse pad.
After I worked at one job and had a DYMO label maker and then went to another job without it, I felt like I was so unproductive and wasted so much of my time trying to use the label sheets.
This thing couldn't be easier to use, couldn't be more versatile (in terms of where you can put it), and couldn't be more reliable. I prefer to use it on my windshield, as opposed to the dashboard mount.
The product worked well just for three (3) months; event though I did not get promissed upgrade to newest software (destinator 8). I noticed first that you can upgrade memory only to 2GB maximum. Technical Support ( info@invionusa.com AND [...] was unable to explain why as I tried in vain to use 8GB SDHC memory card with 11MB transfer speed.After three (3) months FM transmitter stopped working. I contacted both two departments here upper and got answer only from [...]. I explained to them that each time I try to use it, I get as answer: "Please connect the device to external power cord". This was happening while GPS unit was connected to provided external power supply; and every other thing is working well, inclusive battery charging.Then I had been asked at that time to provide copy of my receipt as proof of payment. I did not get feedback since I had sent copy of the invoice. When I call, they just keep putting me on hold ..... for ever!HenriProduct: GPS-3V106Serial number: 06120704906
I purchasd my first "tabletote" in 2004 at the website. As I use this in my work (as a laptop computer assistant to a musician/entertainer) it is a valuable aid, I was alarmed when I found the website closed down. THEN I found it at AMAZON's site, only two left.No question. I HAD to have ONE of them "just in case". The first one has had five years of hard use, but you never know.
Works as advertised, but just know in advance that your Olympus camera may need to be returned to the manufacturer for a software update. Olympus was terrific and helped to track this process for me from start to finish with great care and consideration.
If you take a look around, (internet search) you'll see there are significant issues with this card & Vista. Intel, from Vista RTM, has failed to provide solid drivers that are stable.The Ver 10.x drivers intermittently drop the connection forcing a hard reset of the adapter using the notebooks physical switch.The Ver 11.x drivers are even worse. The only way to recover is to reboot the system.Just google "intel 3945abg dhcp vista" or similar and you'll see. This is not a Vista problem, or a router problem. It's Intel. I have the same card in Dell & Toshiba notebooks and they all have the exact same issue.
After reading the reviews, I decided to by the Garmin StreetPilot i3 (only $50 more than the black and white i2). Once I installed the hardware and plugged it in, I began to realize how intuitive the i3 is its use. You really do not even need a manual. I ordered the i3 with a 1GB smart card. This allowed me to load up the entire US, Canada and Puerto Rico... with room to spare. Then I went on the road and tried it out. It performed flawlessly. On the initial acquiring of satellites, the i3 takes about 30 seconds. After that, your position is always certain. Once you select a destination, the i3 takes about 5-10 seconds to map it out. If I ever deviated from the selected route, the i3 would recalculate in about 5 seconds.I have been using the i3 for about a month now. I have NOT had any problems with this GPS system. On the contrary, I have fully incorporated it into my driving. I recommend downloading the POI loader and the Web Updater (both free from Garmin's website). Once you get the POI Loader, you can download those intersections within some cities that have traffic cameras. Once loaded onto your i3, you can be warned when you approach such intersections, thereby avoiding tickets. It has come in handy numerous times already. In addition, if you purchase MapSource from Garmin, you can create an almost limitless number of Waypoints or "Favorite locations" that can be uploaded to your i3. Ever person in your phone book can now be positioned on your i3 and navigated to with the touch of a button. If you decide not to buy MapSource, there are some other GPS utilities that are free (e.g., Easy GPS). I still recommend MapSource for ease of use.So, as you can see this GPS system outperforms most vehicle installed GPS systems. With the ease of POI loading and the automatic updates from Garmin, you're always up to date in your navigation. You can even have a voice with different languages. And because it's mobile, you can take it with you as you fly to other cities and rent vehicles in those cities. It can even be used in Europe (if you buy the European map version). A SIDE NOTE TO CALIFORNIA DRIVERS... California Vehicle code will only allow you to place the i3 in the lower corner nearest the driver or in the lower corner furthest from the driver. Obviously, you will place it nearest the driver. But it's more convenient there than in the middle of the windshield anyway. Other than that, the i3 is an awesome device. I whole-heartedly recommend it!!!!!!
Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasI GOT THIS RIGHT AFTER I GOT MY CAMERA AND IT IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY GREAT LENS FOR THE PRICE
My husband was really happy with the way it worked for us this last weekend. He was impressed that it stayed working & didn't cut out like the last one he had. He was really glad the zune car charger worked so well.
Excellent Product, many extras with the purchase.Shipped fast and earlier than predicted delivery.Exactly what was ordered and a great buy Cammerata Camerawas terrific as was Amazon.
There are listings for Sandisk SD cards on Amazon from multiple dealers. It's the buyer's responsibilty to look at the shipping charge before ordering as it's always listed on the order before you buy. I ordered 4 of the Sandisk 4GB SD cards from eTech and the shipping is included in the price. $5.30 each ain't bad. They all work fine, none were "locked", nor did they need to be formatted before using in trail cameras, and had no problems downloading to my computer. I have ordered more.
This hard, durable case was just what I was looking for to protect my Tungsten Palm. There are also two slots inside for my Wi-Fi card and memory chip.
This cheap imitation of an HP power supply functions just fine. Just don't try to watch TV using an indoor antenna within 50' of it while it's plugged in. The adapter is apparently not properly shielded & puts out impressive amounts of RF interference. It doesn't have a right angle plug like the picture shows, either. Spend the extra money & get a real HP.
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 JVC RCBZ5LB boombox surprised me with the number of features it had packed into it's small (only 17 inches), light (only 9 pounds), and powerful (10 watts of total power!) package. With digital tuning and full-size 4 inch speakers, this little boombox rocks!Features: 5Wx2 Total Power Active hyper power Bass Pro; ALC Automatic recording level control; 3 preset equalization settings; Digital tuning; 15AM and 15 PM station tuner memory; Repeat play; 4&quot; x2 Bi speakers;Bass- reflect design; Cloth grilles; View disc system with large window; COMPU PLAY; Clock/ timer with sleep and Wake- up; Large CD display/Kaleido clock display; remote control with 10-key pads; 1 Year parts and labor warranty; Weight: 8.9 lbs; Width: 17 1/4&quot;; Height: 6 15/16&quot;; Depth: 10 1/6&quot;.
I got this to use with a non Ipod MP3 player using the input jack. The sound is good, but nothing like the incredibly enthusiastic comments here. (I also own the Klipsch IFI, various TIVOLI products, Boomtube etc.)In short, good quality sound but nothing to suggest that it is worth the $$$ spent. Also, because the speakers are placed so closed together, it did not have the expansive sound of units with wider separation. We never could get a very loud volume but again, that is probably due to the jack. I believe that this unit may simply work best with an IPOD and not through the headphone jack. Would love to be told otherwise.This unit is going back to the vendor not because of defects, but it did not sound like the $$$ spent.*************************8OK, months later, and running THREE units in our home, I wish I could go back and change my rating to a five star. My low volume with input jack was operator error. Once I provided a high quality MP3 player (Cowon D2), this unit is FANTASTIC! WOW!! For example, I evaluated it against a vaunted Audioengine A2 ($200) and it was not even remotely close.The ONLY thing that I can think of to improve this is for HK/JBL to make separate speakers using the same drivers and electronics so that we can have better stereo imaging.Absolutely amazing for a portable unit. We even used ours as a loud speaker for a keyboard to perform for a small group.Works fine on rechargeable batteries too - although not quite as loud as plugged in.
I LOVE this camera! I have owned previous generations of the PowerShot digital elphs, but this one, by far, is the best! The best feature is the image stabilization. Because it is so tiny, even depressing the "shutter" button can move the camera, but image stabilization fixes that problem. I highly recommend this model!
This is a replacement for one - same make and everything - that lost its coating in a couple of places. I suspect that the coating was missing from day one and because I didn't use my camera, I didn't notice it. No problem, Amazon are sending me a refund for the first, faulty one. I was going to change brands for a replacement but can't find anything that appears to have the quality of Hoya filters. Actually that's not quite true - some filters have been given really good write ups but I've never heard of their manufacturer, so I stuck with one I know about.I could have bought something much cheaper but why put a cheapo filter on a really good lens. Hoya filters are well made and I've never struggled to remove one from the lens either. It's metal as well, so won't warp.
I got this headphone extension in the middle of July and now in early October it's broken. A day ago, the sound from my headphones began to fade out when the cord was moved. Now there is no sound from the right side of my headphones. At first I thought it was a problem with my headphones, but I plugged in my backup pair and both ear phones would only work if the extension cord lay a certain way. Then I plugged my main headphones directly into the audio plug on my PC sans extension cord and they work just fine so I'm positive that this cord is the problem.Extension cords are simple things with a simple purpose. There is no excuse for this not to work when taken care of and mine has been taken care of. I'm going to look for a better headphone extension cord that costs a few dollars more and is from a trusted brand. I recommend you do the same.
The overall design is fairly ergonomic and after using it for several weeks now, I like it a lot better than the Apple mouse it replaced. The scroll wheel also pushes to the left and right, perfect for the column view in Mac OS X. Lastly, there's no bright red laser (it's invisible) - so I don't have to worry about my small children walking up and staring into the light ;)
I installed these in the front door of my 1994 Ext. Cab Ranger. i bought a new kenwood head unitKenwood Excelon KDC-X494 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Inputwith this but it got here first so i went ahead and installed it. The mounting holes made it easy to install into a 5 x 7 openong. yes i had to drill a few holes in the door but no big deal. With my factory head unit the clarity of these were not quite what i was expecting. When I installed the new head unit and adjusted the center frequencys the clarity and sound quality improved greatly. They sounded much better than the old factory 5 x 7 speakers and had much better bass. Although the bass is not increadably high it nevery muddied up even at high volume. The only thing is i had to adjust the fade to the font to get the sound balanced with the stock rear speakers (also 5 x 7). I've had them installed 6 months and the only problem was a lose conection where i spiced the wires (i used crimpers). I run them loud and proud every day so for me they have been good speakers. Just dont be rough when installing them.
Received this in two days and it just kept getting better. I put it together in 15 minutes, very easy.We used it that night and the next three consecutive nights. We love it, the deep bowl is perfect for really loading up the wood. It burned nicely for hours. Cleaned out very easily and the cooking grate is the cherry on top. This is why I do most of my shopping on Amazon, you read through the reviews and decide which is best for you. Would recommend to anyone. Also the color isn't quite as pink as it looks in the photo, more clay colored.
Great! I upgraded the computer I built for my step mother. I works great and is an excellent buy.
Shipping only took about 3 days.The Batteries I received are yellow with no red markings like the ones in image suggesting Sanyo product. Brand name should be in product description ,but I was just glad to find this size. If they work OK I will buy more.
I was surprised this unit is better than others. Sharp picture and bright lcd screen. I really like it.
I've always wanted Bose Headphone's, just didn't want to spend $399.00. After reading the review's here, I decided to try these. They're excellent! Leaving for a long plane flight soon and I'm excited about using them. I like them so much I bought my hubby a pair too.
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.
I am a contractor who wears radio headphones all day when I work. When I received the headphones, I found them rather heavy and clunky, but the digital tuning and the presets were quite an improvement from what I had before and the sound quality was excellent. The next morning, I put them on and pushed the power button. Nothing. Nothing happened. I looked at the display and saw three battery icons blinking, telling me that the batteries were OK. I tried doing everything, pushing all buttons, removing and replacing the batteries,with no success. And the bloody battery icons kept blinking. So I changed the batteries, and the headset came to life. One hour later I turned off the headset to talk to someone. When pushed the power button...nothing...and there were the three battery icons blinking,blinking. Since then I have tried many times to make the thing come to life with no success.
The foam was shipped in a timely and expected fashion. It fit well in my case and is authentic. I have always liked this type of foam. No problems here.
I love these headphones. They have great sound and I mosty use them for home use. Just too large for the street.And give great sound for the ipod.Only thing wish they was a little smaller, so I could take them in the the street.
I only used my Shuffle at the gym, so naturally I also got an armband and used it all the time. It turns out that the piece that connects the Shuffle to the armband is merely glued on to the rest of the armband! Within a week of owning it my headphone cord got caught in something and yanked out that piece with my Shuffle. So I super glued it back and things were well.I must admit, it worked just fine for the rest of that year. However, one fine day, what I feared would happen happened: it yanked the USB piece out of my Shuffle. I set down a 15 lb weight on the ground and a part of it rested on my headphone cable so that when I stood up it yanked my Shuffle out through the front and so the USB part came out and I could see inside my Shuffle.Ok, so I guess it was my fault technically, but what's the point of an armband if you can't use it at the gym without being afraid of breaking your mp3 player?! That should be the last thing on my mind! To its credit, my Shuffle kept working, and I ended up using lots of glue to put it back together. I don't see it lasting much longer though. A better design would've been for it to have been sturdier, or for the Shuffle to easily come out with pressure (like the MagSafe power cord) or something of that nature. This is a device that should be built for active sport situations.Oh, and it gets dirty really easily.
I'm pretty cynical when it comes to product promises, but I don't know how I could be happier with the Audio Technica ANC7. I've used them on planes, trains, data centers, and in my office. I'm using them now in my home office while my neighbor power washes his driveway, and I can even keep the window open! To test the noise-leakage discussed in another review, I tried adjusting my MP3 player in a quiet setting to determine the volume-level where other people would pickup noise leakage. I found that (with noise-cancelling on) I can listen at a very comfortable volume without disturbing others. But raising the volume to a more uncomfortable level did quickly cause it to be heard within a foot or so -- enough to annoy a fellow passenger when engine noise is low. But then, I previously annoyed them with my old ear-buds when I had to really crank up the volume to ear-splitting level to overcome the plane/train noise. And, unlike some other headphones (think Philips here) they are comfortable and the on/off switch is easy to find. Oh -- I just thought of one little annoyance -- the LED indicator gives away that noice-cancelling is enabled and one flight attendant asked me to shut it off during take-off -- really! But these headphones are a joy!
Got this camera looking to replace our old Canon SD110. Very cool unit with fun features. Unfortunately it seems that all the money went into design and not performance. While flesh tones were good the photos were very grainy. Switching from the auto settings to manual trying to override the ISO didn't help. Indoors, outdoors, all consistently dissappointing.
This thing works about 65% of the time, but the signal is weak, and it's cumbersome as can be. The itrip is way better.
I went through 4 different brand name PCMCIA Cards till I bought Sandisk's. It was the only one that would work in my new Honda Civic Hybrid MP3 player. This is the first MP3 player I have ever owned and I was getting no help from Honda. I hope this helps those who are trying to figure theirs out.
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.
Product shipped well, installed easily and worked correctly right out of the box. No problems! Computer is running great! I would recommend PNY!
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.
this item was exactly as respresented in the listing and now my older Panasonic printer is back working just fine
I love this sleeve. My 15.4" computer slides into and out of it nicely. I first bought the 15" sleeve and it was too small, but the 17" sleeve is great. It came quickly and was exactly what I'd ordered. The only downside to remember is your cords won't fit into it. I bought the sleeve because I usually carry my laptop in another bag anyway, so I just carry my cords loose in that.
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 ordered three of these cables. They were shipped and delivered no problem. I plugged the first one into my ps3 and was blown away. I have nothing but good things to say about these cables. However, one of the cables came broke. The connector was removed from the cable. I am shipping the cable back for a refund tomorrow. I would prefer an exchange but this seller does not offer them.
For some reason, I did not receive cables either. At the "List" price, I thought it was too expensive (thinking cables were included). At Amazon's price with free shipping and no tax to my state (CA), I was able to justify the cost. I mainly use it to keep the batteries charged at all times. The transfer button (I had no problems with it) is handy. Even though the transfer is slow (compared to my DSLR), I don't have to keep popping my SD card in and out; which cuts the odds that I get something foreign in the works. Its' three segmented lights give you somewhat of an indication of the state of battery charge. When you press the transfer button, a single light blinks indicating that it's ready to transfer pictures. It's pretty nice looking (silver over black) and stable on my computer work area. Just remember where that little clear adapter that came with your camera is, you will need it to mount your camera to this unit.
I got these a while ago and they have worked for over three years now. Decent sound quality and volume control is useful.
We've had this TV for a few months now and love it! The picture is great and it has lots of great ways to customize the picture if you'd like. I also like the numerous options for showing 4:3 pictures as well - you can zoom to multiple levels, like other sets allow, but you can also do a hybrid crop/zoom that I actually prefer.The 2 HDMI inputs are great, I wish it had a couple of more, but you can get a nice AV receiver to do that if you'd like.We have an HD Scientific Atlanta cable box hooked up to it, but it doesn't seem this TV will pass through the digital audio to our AV receiver. We have HDMI in to the TV and digital optical out to our receiver, but we can't get 5.1 audio this way. If I hook the digial audio optical cable directly to the AV receiver, it works great. There are some technotes on Sony's support site that say 'there could be some digital audio out issues when using a cable box as a source' - but this doesn't make sense to me, seems the TV should allow this. The quality won't suffer as a result, I just need to run the digial audio cables directly to my AV receiver, requiring a few more cables.I also wish the TV could accept 1080p input using its component inputs, but you can only input 1080p using HDMI.Another important note over the previous generation LCos/SXRD sets, they were 1080p sets, but could only accept 1080i inputs.The set is a nice size, not as compact as a plasma/lcd, but very compact nonetheless. It's also really light - I've done most of the moving around with it by myself.The component inputs on the front are a nice touch as well - you don't get that on many TV's.Another great Sony product that I would highly recommend!
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.
The speakers installed easily in the factory space. The sound is much better than the original speakers. Good quality product.
Product was advertised as a case with certain measurements, but that was understood to mean the measurements which would fit the object for which I wanted to use it. Unfortunately, it was the measurements when the case was completely opened up. Product was useless to me. Got my refund though, and without having to send it back!
This garmin gets me from point a to point b. The only problem I have is the directions. It doesn't say "Turn left on Oak Street", it says "Turn left now". I would like to hear the street names, it gets kind of confusing sometimes and I end up having to turn around if I miss it. That's about it.
The Kodak 400 ISO B&W; C-41 processable film is a great option for those who want to shoot in black & white but don't have reliable darkroom access to develop their own film. It has a high enough speed that makes it versatile for many lighting conditions, and afterwards, it can be processed anywhere. Image quality is just as crisp as Kodak's Tri-X film.This film used to be sold in four-packs through Target, but has been discontinued there, and is now becoming slightly harder to find - stock up now before it goes the way of the Polaroid.
This camera is great value for money. I previously owned the Canon EOS 50E (film camera), 10D, 20D, and 5D.In terms of image quality, this model certainly is en par with the 20D, even though the noise is noticably bigger than with the excellent 5D. Also, the lack of a rear-side control wheel and the unavailability of any ISO information in the viewfinder are drawbacks.Also, the hand grip is small, but not too small. I am using this camera with the rather heavy Canon 24-70/2.8L lens and it works, even though obviously not as well as with a more professional body.On a positive note, I had no problems with the infamous ERR 99 so far a software bug that frequently surfaced with the 10D, 20D, and 350D, although never with the 5D. If anyone is interested, just google for "ERR 99". This seems to have been finally resolved by Canon.The best thing about the camera is the build in sensor cleaning mechanism, which I often missed in the 5D. So far, the sensor is spotless. All in all, highly recommended due to its price. If you have the money, go for the 40D or 5D instead.
This is a good basic WiFi access point. I've bought many. Easy to set up and use. It occasionally disconnects, but a firmware upgrade usually fixes it easily. I have many in service.
My friend suggested to buy it for her...I dont know at all about polaroid stuff but I give 5 stars because I feel happy to give something for her birthday...
la pantalla es demasiado chica. La bateria de calienta demasiado. A veces la uso sobre las piernas y realmente quema!!!
We use these coby's reference to make daily hidens records, 6 months ago we bought the first player, we use it every day and its running perfectly. We recomend it, by price/benefit relation you ever win.Camilo PereaMystery Shopper Co.
I'd take zachman's review with a grain of salt. While the accentuated bass may be bothersome to some people, I found these to be a noticeable step up from the stock headphones that come with mp3 players (Apple, Creative, Sharp). They're not the audiophile quality of the better Shure's and Sennheisers, but for the money they're fine, sound good to me with a variety of music (not just hip hop or dance mixes), and they're less to worry about than a pair of $300+ buds. I stash a pair in my computer bag to use with my laptop.
I bought this as a replacement for the default Apple keyboard that came with my eMac. I am very please with this purchase. (Please bear in mind while reading that taste in keyboards can differ significantly between individuals.) I find this keyboard comfortable to use, with springy yet firm keys. The compact design is well thought-out and is done without sacrificing usability. The cord that comes with the keyboard is very long (I never measured, but I would guess around 3 or 4 feet), which can be very useful for some setups. Additionally, the keyboard has lasted for almost three years now in a house that has always had at least one toddler occasionally banging away at it. The only downside to the keyboard is that when it gets dirty it is a huge pain to clean. Speaking from experience *ahem*, I would recommend NEVER eating near this keyboard. All in all, a very solid purchase.
This product is superb. Once you remove the packaging and connect the power it comes straight up. connect the UTP cables to your PC(s) and set the TCP/IP on the PC(s) to do DHCP and you're done on the LAN side.Next connect your Cable modem or DSL to the WAN port, and you are done there. My cable modem had been in use for a while and I had to ask my ISP to reset it for me, once done everything came up no problem. This D-Link box is terrific. Previously I used USB to connect to the cable modem, via the D-Link the speed of access is appreciably quicker. The NAT and other security features of the firewall are transparent in use, and easily configured by a Web browser interface.If you know anything at all about networking, this should be a breeze to set up. It comes with power adapter/cable and two cat 5 UTP cables suitable for 10/100 Mbit operation, an installation poster and manual.Highly recommended.
I haven't had a problem with this mouse. It works pretty well. It's not as ergonomic as my current Logitec wireless laser mouse and it's a little bit tall (or thick) so that it kind of bulges out of my laptop case. But functionally it works fine.
Had the memory for one month and it's dead. Memory Error! message all the time and card will no longer be formatted. Junk.
This camera was everything I hoped it would be. It is small enough that I stick it in my pocket or pocket of my purse and take it everywhere. No more saying "Where's my camera when I need it!" The pictures are clear and the camera is so easy to use. There is no delay in snapping the picture and getting the picture. I highly recommend this camera as a great everyday camera.
The drive does everything I could want it to do. I've successfully burned a dozen generic 4.7 GB and a dozen Verbatim 8.5 GB DVDs without any coasters. This drive was an upgrade from a Plextor Preimium CD burner that I had for a few years that I loved, but it was time for a DVD writer. I have not tried the lightscribe feature yet, though given the added cost for the disks, and the unavailability of 8.5 GB lightscribe disks, I find a good old fashioned permanent marker does the trick.I'm pleased with the Nero 7 Essentials bundle that comes with it and used it for all my burning. While Nero Essentials has tons of functionality, I have a few more requests: I wish I could burn digital music files to DVD from a list within Windows Media Player 11. That "nice to have" aside, the bundled DVD video software is pretty impressive, as is the rest of the suite.I shopped around and found this 20x model at a few places, and Amazon had the best price along with free shipping. I highly recommend this.
I bought this to replace a Siemens wireless router that the wireless portion never worked on - it had a range of about 2 feet. What a difference with Netgear. Strong signal through several rooms and mountains of electronics. Setup was a breeze with Mac OS X. I first tried to set it up on my Windows 98 machine, and had some trouble, but I think it was related to some proprietary software I have installed on that machine. After setting up the router from my Mac, I had no problem accessing from my desktop PC or my laptop.
I have had this machine for a couple of months and it works just fine. The weak point is the answering machine which doesn't have very good sound quality. I like the compact size so it doesn't take up too much desk space. It is fine for the average home office but don't expect top quality functions.
These things have the most amazing sound I have ever heard. The bottom end is smooth and very detailed -- you can hear things in the music that were not evident before. Try wearing them outside -- the feeling of the sound enveloping your head is incredible. These are also very comfortable to wear. The cord is kind of light/breakable, but it is also replaceable -- you can replace it yourself. It would be nice if you could wear them cord-down, but I am getting used to the behind-the-ear approach also. I give these my highest recommendation!
All features are easy to find and use. I was hoping to be able to view and shoot images using the LCD screen but it appears it is not a function of this Canon model.
I bought the adapter to use on a Seagate 7200.9 SATA 200G disk installed in a Dell Dimension 4550 with an Ultra ATA 100/133 controller. The Seagate disk was not the boot disk. On boot, the Windows XP screen would show, followed by a completely dark screen for a couple of minutes, followed by a Blue Screen of Death with a hardware error. Fortunately, the kit contained a SATA data cable (not sure why), so I installed the Seagate drive in a different computer on my LAN that had a SATA controller.
This is the best product you can buy if you practice sports, it is very very! small. High quality sound and long lasting batery!!
I'm not a flash photography expert by any means, but the 580EX II works great with my 40D. I just attached the flash unit to the camera and they take over. Pictures came out great. I still have a lot to learn about both the flash and the camera, but this was a great start...
Shipping slow! But armor is great! Easy to put on camera body. Lens protector falls off easy going in and out of camera bag. Haven't used camera much since putting Armor on. Someones review has cure for lens problem. Would buy from this seller again.
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.
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.
Perfect from out of the box. One month intensively working with without any problem. The best laptop I ever had. I strongly recommend it. The price is also very low for what you get. Adding Parallels Software you can be inside any digital environment. I'm proud to have it and it is the -what I want- for all of my proffesor colleges at the University.Congratulations Apple!
It consumes too much battery power. Can't be viewed in the dark.And it can't be seen from far. The picture is sort of misleading.
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.
What you pay is what you get. It is a quality filter and much better than Hoya products. Highly recommend to other buyer.
This screen is worth the money. It works very well and is easy to install. Keeps the snoops away!
i recieved my pool with its box totally trashed...the handle that fits into the skimmer was bent and could not fit the accessories that comes with it. after filling up the pool, i found out that the pump was not working. i called customer service and told me that i had to send my receipt and fill up an application that they sent me, and fax it back to them. i did that and it will take about 48 hours before they actually get the fax to the right agent. after that it takes about 5-7 business days to send you a new one. i am still waiting and hoping that my water will not turn green. i added chlorine tablets and hopefully this will keep it clean until my new pump arrive.
I previously had a usb wireless adapter, it took a beating hanging out there. This one is solid and works great.
I am trying to find another one to buy as back up just in case this one dies or for my laptop so i do not have to keep switching out. But I have had this device for 7 years and i love it. Works even better angled better on my wrist I hate the other mice that you have to move around not to mention no one in the house likes using mine which is fine with me. great Product but i see it is hard to find now and when I do find one the price is way to high I only payed 25.00 for mine.
I picked up one of these for around 10 bucks and I get about 10 bucks worth of cd player. Pretty good value if you just need something to play cds that you can take around with you. The skip protection is mediocre at best, (I can't put it on the treadmill while running for example) but for 10 bucks I can't really expect it to do everything right?
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.
I needed a replacement bulb for my Epson MovieMate 30s. This bulb works perfect. The picture displayed on Amazon is not correct, but is part number V13H010L33 which the MovieMate requires.
just just received my cobra nav one on the jan.22 love the device but its flawed i took a trip to sanford fl from miami it told me to get off major highway to take US1 , i didn't take its advice and keep going. got there in record time.. but...... on the way back it took my through residental areas when i could visibly see I-4 & 417 the trip home took me home on the back roads and 6hrs later i made it home
i've had these headphones for 6 years now, and they have been used for thousands of hours (with atleast 700 hours a year * 5 years = 3500 hours (i've probably had more use...) ), and taken a good beating now and then (dropped, thrown, crushed). They have amazing lows and true bass, and clear highs - i prefer these headphones to any others, and plan on buying another pair soon. The pads have been deteriorating from extensive use. You really get what you pay for. Ff you enjoy music, put down the $90-150 to get these and you won't be sorry that you did.
Not full range, but rich in the range it has, this system is damn good for the money. My only advice is to watch out, as one short tumble of the right speaker killed my whole system. since i got it for 40 bucks and used it a year, it's okay, but wanna warn others. Also, beware of 5 piece gaming system by AL in same price range, horrible!! couldn't believe it was the same manufacuterer. REPEAT this product good buy but fragile, 5 piece system in this price range sucks.
I discounted the bad reviews on this site and bought this DVD/CD player in July. We have been using a sub fifty dollar model for a couple of years and I wanted to replace that and our CD changer with one unit. I wanted to go with Toshiba because we have a Toshiba TV, I thought we could use the new remote with the our old TV and consolidate some remotes.The first disappointment is the remote control's layout, it is the worst. It's all most unusable.Then 4 out of 5 DVDs played will freeze. I thought that the rented DVDs were dirty or scratched so I have taken to cleaning them before playing, but the sub fifty dollar DVD has had no problems playing the same DVDs that this player freezes.Audio CDs play fine, CDRs will skip and pop, the same CDRs will play fine on other systems.This is the worst purchase I have ever made. Avoid this piece of junk.
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!
THE TV IS A DEFECTIVE ONE AND IS BEING SOLD TO CUSTOMERS WHICH I HAPPEN TO BE ONE OF THE UNFURTUNATE ONES I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE THE TV WORKING FOR ATLEAST GOOD 30 MINS WITHOUT ANY INTERUPTIONS ON IT.SO FELLOW CUSTOMERS BECAREFULL BEFORE BUYING THE TV.
While I did have some problems using this media with earlier Mavica CD models, I have had no problems using these discs with the Mavica CD500. It's been my experience that should any problem arise, just reformatting the disc usually takes care of it. They are cheaper than the Sony brand.
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.
Este arciulo NO CUMPLE CON MIS ESPECTATIVAS,HAY QUE ESTAR CONTINUAMENTE CARGANDOLO.LA DURACION DE GARGA DURA MUY POCO
Item did not work. Thought it might be the batteries, so bought new ones. No dice, just broken
I actually bought one of these bags when I bought my macbook pro years ago. So I have had one of these bags for about 4 or 5 years. Its still together and everything. only problem I had was the zipper on the back got torn up, but i never used that pocket anyway. Carries everything I need. I have used this bag in all weather climates, and if you aren't an idiot, it will protect your laptop from medium exposure.
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.
I purchased the Energizer ER-D360 battery as a replacement for the original Nikon EN-EL7 battery for my Nikon Coolpix 8800 camera. Unlike the OEM EN-EL7 which slid easily into the battery compartment, the Energizer fit snuggly and had to be forcibly pushed into the compartment. The Energizer battery terminals did not align with the camera's terminals nor the terminals of the AC charger. Therefore, I was unable to test the battery nor was I able to charge it. I returned the defective battery and obtained a replacement from Amazon. The second Energizer slid easily into the battery compartment but also did not align with the camera's terminals.I called Energizer and Nikon Customer Support to determine if this was a known problem. They had not heard of any problems with the ER-D360 battery. I subsequently returned both of the replacement batteries for a refund.There may be Energizer ER-D360 batteries that work with a Nikon Coolpix 8800 camera but two unsuccessful attempts was enough for me. Through this time, Amazon tried to be helpful and I received my refund in a reasonable length of time.
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.
Upon receiving these headphones I was not very impressed with the physical aspect; they looked a bit "cheap" and did not reflect the quality I have come to appreciate with Sennheiser over the years. Then I put them on and listened to a little Simon and Garfunkel "Only Living Boy in NY." Was I ever blown away! The looks of the headphones do not reflect the sound quality. They are best at accurate sound based on your source, but are they ever true! The highs and mids are great and the bass is not overpowering which I appreciate in a such natural sounding cans. I would definitely recommend for the price! You won't find a better sounding set for under $200.
What a joke, apparently everyone must have their towers right next to their speakers. The wire they give you will not fit anything less especially if you are trying to hide the wide behind your desk. Have to go out and buy my own. Turrible.
For someone who was buying polaroid film for the first time, the description was awful. No where did it say it did not fit a 600 camera. When the film arrived and it didn't fit I called Ace right away and they refused to give me a refund and told me I should have known the film wouldn't fit. I was put on hold numerous times, not alowed to speak to a supervisor and utimately hung up on. I will NEVER shop from them again.
Great Palm, just have to pay HP for the software merge with your older Palm. $24.99.They did help th einfo transfer, and the Palm is fine so far.I also had to remove the information from the first owner too.
I bought this for me and my son. We both play some racing games on the PS2, and we play NFS as well. This steering wheel wasn't used long, for only one reason: that it just doesn't offer the same kind of control as the original hand controls do. The steering wheel only moves a half turn to the left, and a half turn to the right. So, it takes a while to really get used to keeping your car on the road with it. It is fun having an accelerator and brake pedal at first, but again, it just doesn't allow you to make those tiny movements when you need to.You get what you pay for. Otherwise, it works fine with the PS2.
Whenever I am going to work, I cant help to notice all the people sitting around me on the train with their stylish iPod. They are just cool fad as are those yellow rubber bracelets that cost a dollar. Apple should have just added the yellow bracelet in the packaging! "I really dont want an iPod, but my friends have one so I'll dish out 250.00 so I can look cool." This is why I didnt want an iPod. They are dumb and trendy. This Mini Disk player will obliterate any iPod ever made. Just look at the specs and compare. Ok, sure some iPods can hold more music, but who wants a device who's internal battery will only last you about a year or so under normal use. Not only do Mini-Disk players offer superior sound, but they are long lasting. I myself have dropped my player many times over the past two years and it still plays and records like the first time I used it. So do yourself a favor and get a Mini-disk player and stand out, unless you want to be like everyone else on that train or bus or wherever with their little iPods and white earbud headphones. If you got an iPod for Christmas, sell it on EBAY so some poser out in suburban America can look cool with their yellow LIVESTRONG bracelet.Pros:-Fast Data Transfer-Excellent sound-Durabilty/Reliable-Easy to use-Record all types of digital music files-Not an iPodCons:Ahem,...it's not an iPod!
I bought this product about two years ago when it first became available. It is a great music player and the software that comes with it is not bad either. I would recommend this product.
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.
this lens is a good solution for photos macro if you cannot buy a professional lens, single you must have very good pulse or to use triprunes, the approach is manual if you take hold the shot to him you obtain excellent photos
This router is unreliable and temperamental. It goes out at least 4 times a week. Sometimes it goes out multiple times in one evening. It is, again, unreliable and has to be reset far too many times to have paid so much and for it to be so slow. It should work much better than it does. I am not happy with this tiem and will never buy a Netgear product ever again.
Fits my 15"4 laptop perfectly. Good storage space included. Good buy for the price.
I read everything I could about Epson and Canon photo printers...I was concerned about the amount of ink used as well as photo quality.I had an Epson 740i, which served me well, but never quite matched the colors on the screen, (iMac DV 400), or in the original photographs. I use Photoshop 7 and an Epson 1200u scanner. The scanner does excellent work and I've had it for 3 plus years.Bottom line: EVERYTHING LOOKS BETTER PRINTED ON THE CANON i950! You can hardly hear it working, which is amazing in itself. From simple text, to scanned text, to digital or paper photos. It's all good!Ink is pricy. I've gone through one full set of all six colors and an extra black and photo magenta tank. So far, I've stuck with Canon ink. Staples is as good or better than anyplace, for prices, but I may try inkjets.cfriends.com soon.
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.
it is a plug and play device , nice to have something that works like the manf. said it would
I am in a great location for reception. On a hill in SF between 2 hill top transmitters. I read this antenna was for outdoors, but I don't want to make holes in the house. I attached the wire and laid it on top of the furniture. Great clarity and color. I have to design a way to mount it on a pole to move it for some stations. I don't use cable, etc. It's a keeper.
These headphones have excellent sound quality and are relatively durable. I had mine 3 years before I had to replace them. They're super comfortable, as well. I was able to wear mine with glasses on while excercising without any problems. The cord is nice and long, too. I'd highly recommend them.
A simple and useful device to store and see pictures as you are on the move. A great gift item for your near and dear ones!
If you're looking for some headphones to sit back and chill... these are the ones for you. Great for watching movies at night, listening to music while relaxing in your room, or just casually walking. Due to the size of the headphones and cord length, I don't use these that much outside of the home... but hey I got these for the home so I'm satisfied.
With moderate usage the battery lasts you a few days. But then the D200 is a power hog so if you intend to use it alot or go on a trip you will definitly need a second one.
Design: 6/10Playback: 10/10Sound Quality: 9/10Battery Life: 7/10Durability:7/10Overall: 7.8. Worth the money. Just get a good pair of headphones when you buy it!
I don't write reviews unless I am exceptionally impressed, for the good or the bad. I am pleased to be writing this review.The Sennheiser HD-280 Pros arrived and after the first couple of weeks I am quite impressed with both the quality and design. I was concerned when reading several comments on the snug fit, stating it was designed for a narrow head. I wear a size 7 3/8 hat and I find the set fits very well. It is snug but no more than is necessary for a proper fit. My other concern was wondering if these would measure up and if I should be looking for something in the 500 series. I decided to stay with a closed-back and these fit the bill nicely.These are my first headphone purchased "blind" and I have to admit I was concerned. I am a "try before you buy" guy. I stepped outside my comfort zone and gave it a shot. I was not disappointed.These have a much clearer sound with deeper lows and crisper highs than my Audio-Technica headphones. I recently listened to a recording of J.D. Sumner, best known as the bass singer for the Stamps Quartet and having toured with Elvis Presley. He is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for his solo recording of the hymn "Blessed Assurance". According to Guinness, the song contained the lowest recorded note ever produced by a human voice, a "double low" C.I was anxious to hear his bass voice on my new headset and it did him every bit of justice. I heard vocal depths I had not before heard. It was as if somebody turned on the light switch.I have always used, as my audio unit of measure, the sounds of the acoustic piano and the vocal accoutrements of a good Southern Gospel quartet singing a cappella. It is how I have chosen which electronic keyboards were quality and is the audio track I take with me when buying equipment and speakers. The HD-280's produce a clear tone in the lower, middle and upper registers without muddying or blurring the tones, neither does it produce sounds too sharp.Whether you are listening to B&eacute;la Bart&oacute;k or Ol' Blue Eyes, Southern Gospel or Jazz, Classical or Country or anything in between, these can handle the acoustics for even the most discerning ear.And yes, just as it makes the good notes sing, those sour notes will land with an echoless thud.The around-the-ear design is comfortable and the pads are quite sufficient. The speaker placement within each cup provides a sound that is set back from the ear enough so as not to have that in-the-ear sensation one gets from earbuds and even many headsets. The sound surrounds rather than attacks.A feature I particularly enjoy about these headphones is the included 1/4" plug adapter. It doesn't just plug on (which we all know will eventually begin falling off over the years). Sennheiser has adapted a screw-on feature to keep it securely attached. A minor feature but appreciated none the less.Don't forget these offer user-replaceable components making them that much less disposable.Comfort and quality. I recommend this product with a 4 1/2 stars (nothing is perfect).
The backing will not pull off cleanly. I'm currently looking for another self adhesive product. Pay the extra, because this product is going into the trash.
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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! :-(
This is a great item at a great price. I used to buy ink cartridges locally for about twice as much, for refilled ones. these seem to be just as good and are a lot cheaper. I will definitely be ordering more!
Comes with everything you need to get it started right away. Good price and a easy-to-use online manual.
I can't say enough about this product. I will definitely buy more of these for all of my lan jobs.
Two remotes, one full-featured. Fairly easy to understand. I got them because we have an RCA tv, so setup was easy. No real bells or whistles, but a pretty solid performer so far. I wasn't looking for much more than channel and volume control, but my wife programs DVR and watches quite a few DVDs and she likes it.
Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. They do not care about the consumer and based on my past 1.5 years of experience there is virtually nothing we can do about it but stop buying their products.Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
I gave this camera as a Christmas Gift -- the person receiving it was very happy and seemed to feel it was received in good condition. There are numerous parts and will take a little time to put everything in orderbefore using it.
This was exactly what I was looking for. Perfect for my needs, I replace a 25 year old receiver, I didn't want anything too fancy, and I still wanted to play my old LP's. The sound is great and the price was right! Thanks Amazon.
I split this drive into three partitions under OS X and use two of them to back up the two laptops in my house bit for bit and one for all my digital camera pictures and large files. The FireWire connections are fast and the drive gets warm but never too hot. Very attractive case at a nice price. Have never had a problem with this drive on any of my machines with this drive and highly recommend.
I was looking for earphones to use with my ipod and bought this one based on the reviews on Amazon. So far I have not been disappointed.The positves are:- fits my ear; they ship three earplug adapters one of which fit my canal well; can wear it for reasonable lengths of time without getting uncomfortable- blocks out most background noise, as advertised (I was a bit skeptical about this feature given the price)- very decent sound quality for mlistening purposes and for the price- behind the neck cord design; i lkethis better than the wires hanging below my chinI wish:- there were a carry case or even a clip of some sort provided with the product to keep it together when not in use
I've had these headphones for nearly a year now and after using them every day at work I can safely say they are the best value of headphones I've ever bought. I'm sure some of those ridiculously priced headphones out there put out some great sound but I refuse to pay that much for something I might break quite easily. In fact I like these headphones so much I just bought another pair.I have a big head but these are made in such a way that I don't need to stretch them open to get them on. If you have a small head there's no need to worry as a friend of mine bought these as well and he says they fit perfectly. The ear pads have shaped cut outs for your ear so unless you're a Vulcan this is a great feature as it helps cut out outside noise. The only few drawbacks are the sound could be a little louder and they are a little big, but unless you're concerned about your looks while wearing headphones it's not a big deal. That said, they are not even close to being "portable" so if you're looking for something along those lines I'd look elsewhere.I've had plenty of headphones in my life and these are easily the best for the money. I was initially worried because I had the Sony predecessor of these headphones and they were junk. I also own several V150's and they can't compare to these headphones, despite costing more. I'd be shocked if there are any other headphones for $25-$30 that are of this quality. Now you're not going to get Bose quality sound, but you also don't need a 2nd mortgage to buy these either.
I have gone through several wireless routers of various brands, and this one has hung in there the longest. It has performed flawlessly for several years now. It's easy and fast to set up. Took maybe 10 minutes. Range is good even in a big house. I use it for Vonage VOIP with no problems. And best of all, its reasonably priced.
I used the V-MODA earbuds for my inexpensive MP3 player. First of all I was impressed with the earbuds that came with the MP3 player, but when I replaced them with the V-MODA's I was totally blown away with the bass response and the clean high's. Definitley a good value and a quality product.
These are excellent, high quality headphones. I sampled a number of different ones on the market but these are the best I've tried. I highly recommend. A++
I've been snapping from the hip for around 15 years, I even studied Photography at Salisbury College, England, before I defected to the States.This is by far one of the best SLR's I have owned, for the price!I tested it in many different lighting conditions and it excels in all, ISO 1600 is a bit noisy in low light, but that is expected and if you have a steady hand you can get away with ISO 800.I managed to pick mine up with the 18-55mm lens kit for $565.00, shop around the deals are out there. Especially since the XSi came out.Ritz Camera have it for $579 but if you get the product sheet and go to Circuit City they will give you there price promise and beat the price. I was cheeky and asked them to throw in a 2GB Scandisk III compact flash card for free, if you don't ask you don't get.The color is warm and rich, close to film.Price: FantasticQuality: FantasticAs an entry level DSLR you won't be disapointed.I would recommend you get a grip for it though as the grip is tiny and my big hands hang over the edge.I picked up a canon knock off for $70 including 2x batteries. The quality is as good as the Canon original grip.It can't be beat! Unless you pay the extra for the XSi.
I don't usually buy the cheapest I can find, but I was on a tight budget for this. I owned a 19&quot; CRT that was too bulky and too dark. I wanted a 17&quot; LCD, but I didn't think I could afford one. I took a chance on this Kogi - worried after I ordered that &quot;you get what you paid for&quot;. WOW - I couldn't be happier. There were no problems, it was set up and on 5 minutes out of the box. It is crystal clear - great colors - great with text and games. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but I didn't need them. It is a really good basic model for an incredible price!!
I've owned 2 iPods and have read a lot of these reviews and have the following to add:1. Battery--you will run into battery life issues with all rechargeable batteries. Yes, the iPod battery doesn't last as long as the Dell DJ, and yes, you need to spend ~$100 to get it replaced professionally. I personally have never had a problem where my iPod ran out of juice. How often are you away from a power outlet and listening to music for 5-8 hours? If you need to charge in the car, buy a charger--trust me, it's worth it.2. Fragility--Drop your notebook computer, I dare you. Then say &quot;for $2,000 it should be indestructible&quot;. Don't expect miracles. If you drop your TV it will break, if you drop a glass of water, it will break. The iPod is not a tennis ball, it is a little portable computer, complete with hard drive, battery and LCD screen.Before I bought my first iPod, all my CDs were on a shelf in my living room--I rarely listened to a lot of the music. I don't know why--I guess because I wasn't home very often sitting in front of my stereo and it was a pain to bring CDs with me/switch them out of the changer. A real pain.Now here is the reason why I would buy an iPod again and again (so pay attention). If anyone out there is like me and owns a lot of music that they have collected over the years, they have well over a hundred CDs that translates into thousands of songs, and cost well over a thousand dollars to collect. I didn't get much use out of this music investment until I bought the iPod. For the marginal few hundred dollars, I have much better use of my &gt;$1,000 music collection.Now I have all the music with me at all times, and with the dynamic playlists that iTunes offers, I can keep the songs that I'm listening to fresh.I haven't spent much more money on music, but now I actually listen to what I previously owned--without the hassle of carrying around CDs wherever I go.All my CDs are now in my garage--who needs 'em?
This is one of those products where you smack your forehead and ask, "Why didn't I think of that?" It's such a simple concept, and the implementation is elegant. I use my laptop as my office system and I have very little desktop real estate. Also, I prefer using a full size keyboard. Unfortunately, using a full size keyboard would mean pushing the laptop even further away, causing even more crouching and squinting to read the screen. The Oyster moves the screen up to normal monitor height where the screen is easier to see. Further, I can organize the cables so I no longer need to worry about them falling behind my desk. Having access to a full size keyboard makes my work easier, faster, and I have less eyestrain and neck pain.
I received the real Cables To Go cables, so no issue there. They're very nicely made and work perfectly.
Item works just as intended. Nothing more to say but it is an HDMI cable that i bought for cheap. Well worth the money spent. Received item in a timely manner and in new condition.
It took all of 5 minutes to install and begin to enjoy the vastly greater speed on my computer. I was having to turn on my cumputer, go pour a cup of coffee, use the toilet and then maybe it would be ready for me to sign in, then wait another 5 minutes for apps to load before getting to work. Lord help you if it started a virus scan. Now I turn it on and before I get the coffee poured it's waiting on me, as life should be.
I returned the first drive I ordered thinking it was defective because the drive was not recognized by the bios using Cable Select and the Slave setting. The second drive behaved the same exact way. I got it to work by setting it to Master and my IDE drive to Slave. Burnt a few disk already with no problem. It seems to tolerate inferior media much better than my Plextor drive.
I would give this a 5 because for the price, I'm extremely happy with these. They're lightweight, produce wonderful sound quality, and I can sort of use them at the gym. There is a flaw that they do kind of get looser when I'm using them on the treadmill, so the music gets softer and softer as I work out. But they're also really comfortable to wear and I can always just push it back in my ears after a while.
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.
The switch works great without problems. I had a little problem with one of my computers and the support I got from Iogear over the phone was really professional and effective
I grabbed this switch to replace a 5 port 10/100 switch I had just outgrown. It was a simple unplug and replug install and I was very curious if the gigabit interface would improve my network transfers between my Netgear Readynas (has gigabit) and my PC (has gigabit). I'm delighted to say that it did. My old switch would peak at about 11Megs/second while this new one is about 22 Megs/second on writing and almost 40Megs/second on reads. This saves my considerable time in transferring files and I've got more ports to boot. I can confirm that having 100mb/sec devices on the switch doesn't bottleneck the speed. My printer and DirecTV DVR are both 100mbit devices (confirmed with the switches speed LED) but my speed was still much better than my old 100mb/s switch.I can't account to the "green-ness" of the switch, but I have no reason to doubt it. I should also mention that the power brick is tiny... my old switch's wall-wart was almost as large as the switch, this one is tiny.
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.
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!!!
I bought the large photo box but received the small unit, I have tried to send it back but have not had a reply. This could be due to the fact that Amazon.com billed the city I work for instead of my personnal account,even though my personnal account shows up on all the paperwork.I don't think this is ever going to be fixed and I'm out about $60.Amazon - you've managed to lose two accounts on this one. You need a highly visible real person to speak with when all else fails. I'm tired of going around in cyber world! It is much easier to go to the store and get it done.Very unhappy last time customer
The investment in quality earphones is worth it - compared to the cheap ones that come with the unit. Sound is greatly improved but most of all, I appreciate that they stay in my ear while exercising.
This product is amazing! It is so easy to use and so useful especially when running long distances and you don't know how far you've been. I would recommend this product to anyone!
This is a great mouse. I like best that I have operated it for over 3 months on 1 (yes, I said "one") rechargeable (! NiMH) battery without having to recharge it. (However, I use it only a few hours each week.) It was too heavy with 2 AA batteries, so I decided to try 1 (once I saw that it activated when installing the first battery). I never even turned the thing off (which you can with a button on the underside).Logitech obviously puts a great deal of thought into the engineering of their products. For example, it ran even with the single battery voltage under 1 volt. Also, there's an LED on the bottom that lights up only when it's not on a surface (I guess to report that it is in fact working). I appreciate the attention to such detail.
Having ripped more than 10,000 songs to my hard drive, I was frustrated listening to them with mediocre computer speakers. I decided to believe the amazing reviews you'll read here at Amazon and buy these speakers. The greatest raves you'll read are accurate -- these speakers have astonishing power and clarity. The listening experience compares favorably with my JBL tower speakers, Energy surround sound speakers and Infinity bookshelf speakers, all powered with quality amps.I always worried about the supposed sound degradation of ripping CDs to WMA files. These speakers from Klipsch make those little files sound great!Even if it's a stretch to pay this much for speakers, it's worth it.
I don't care for in-ear earbuds (painful) or standard headphones (big, hurts my ears by compression). These headphones were perfect - they hook over my ears, and are nice and comfy. I've had my pair since 2005, and it's still going strong.There's two choices of removable caps (silver and blue) if you wish to change colors, but I've never had a reason to. I've stuck with the silver, but then again I'm only wearing them at home.Bass doesn't come through very well, but then again I'm comparing it to the bass box on my speaker system. I doubt many - or any - headphones can compare to a bass box.The spongy bit covering the earpiece is still going strong. I've been expecting it to rip or get tattered, but that has yet to happen. When that does happen, I'll probably just buy a new pair. It's cheap, anyway. And my pair has lasted for five years now.
The 430EX works exceptionally well for all but the most demanding photography projects. The startup time is amazingly fast, making it possible to shoot within roughly 2-3 seconds of switching it on. This is very fast compared to earlier technologies where it would take 10-20 seconds for the flash to power up. I'm very pleased with the results of using the 430EX.
The basics are this is a great keyboard if you have jacked up wrists from being on the computer way too long. Another basic, it's gonna force you to use your keyboard the proper way. Small price to pay for comfort. I don't use the extra keys at the top as much as i thought i would, but they are convenient. Volume, stop, play, previous track, and browser back are used often. I rock while I work. This keyboard is not one you would probably put in your lap. It is much heaver than it's predecessor, the natural keyboard elite 2.0. I have both and still prefer the the Pro. This keyboard is pretty durable. I've not used the USB built in hub much at all, since USB is low power. Also the key layout of the Pro is better as compared to the natural elite 2.0. I keep using the pause key as I leave my desk. You can also tell when you are running out of resources on your PC. The top bonus keys don't work anymore. Oh I guess i use the calculator bonus button too. A cool thing for those that hate using mice, remember the pain it causes. The keys are coded for some of the standard hot key actions in Microsoft programs. I'm not changing my keyboard until the Bluetooth Keyboard and mouse become affordable. PS--I am a programmer. I have heavy keyboard use. This keyboard is a solid performer.
I don't care how intriguing the effect is, infrared-like is not the same as "Infrared." Adding IR to the title of the item is a direct misrepresentation. Thanks, however, for fleecing me. Next time I'll know. SFX 200 is, as one can even learn by reading the film features, not an IR film.
This item worked as advertised for the first 2 days and then died while in use. Efforts to revive it were futile. Returning it to Amazon. Considering the sucess I have had with other IOgear products this one is quite a surprise. Puchased a different brand that is powered- that one is fine. Not sure if the "powered" feature is significant or not but after reading alot of reviews of all KVM switches the self-powered ones seem to encounter more problems. Avoid this one.
I dont know if it is a good news or bad news for you but Unfortunately,this computer does not have BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY !!!! I had bought a Original Sony VAIO BLUETOOTH MOUSE and now I can not use my mouse on this computer !!!..This is not a mistakee..This is a FAULT !SONY DOES NOTHING ANYMORE..I HOPE YOU WILL NOT BUY THIS ITEM..! Exact These computers , every notebooks exact this HAVE BLUETOOTH..
It doesn't keep your cup of tea or coffee any warmer than if you left it on a coaster on your desk. I replaced it with a Mr. Coffee unit which works great in keeping my cup for hours as I work at my computer.
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.
This is a great laptop for taking on the road. Its very light and has a good battery life. Do not buy this if you want a gaming machine though. The low voltage CPU is slower than what you can get in a more power house laptop designed for games. This one is great of checking email and typing docs. The long battery life is great when traveling. The play DVD movie feature is also handy when on the road. We used ours on a recent trip to store photos with the built in stick reader.
I ordered this card because my on-board sound in my PC was not compatible with Win8. I was surprise at the sound quality it produced for such an inexpensive card.
Loyal Tiffen filter customer for 38 years. Never dissapointed with the value and quality. This purchse was the 7th Tiffen filter purchsae for my Cannon DSLR lens
Would recommend this product highly - our family of five uses it for homeschooling copies, art projects (making notecards), and general word processing printing.
These arrived in perfect condition and on time. They were the precise product refills that I expected. The refills pop in easily and there is little waste.
Prints, scans, copies. Everything you need in one package. Only defect is the ink cartridges only hold 5ml of ink. Get a refill kit and you're good to go! High quality output- documents, photos, etc. I like it!!!
Deep keystrokes that feel and sound just right, as close as the old clicky IBM keyboards did but without the ear-raping. Key spacing and travel is excellent for large hands like mine (YMMV). There is no flex and the plastic is solid. I like that it has absolutely zero frills and that they key layout is exactly as it used to be. I don't use the media keys but I'm sure they're wonderful.As mentioned by another reviewer, having to press the Function key each time you start up the computer in order to use the F keys is annoying, but I've been using this keyboard for 5 years now and it's no longer an issue. If anything, the problem is that the Sleep key is right next to the Function activator, so you may mis-strike and accidentally hibernate the system. But again that has never happened to me; just pay attention.A white keyboard means two things: (1) it'll get dirty; and (2) the keys won't fade as it does on the black ones. Since dirt can be removed but faded-out black plastic can't be revarnished, I always choose white keyboards over black ones (and if you think that's racist, you've got a problem!).Please, Logitech, bring these back onto the market! I need more for my other computers where I'm stuck with your crappy latest products...
This is the best PCMCIA card Wireless Adapter you'll find. As you know, Linksys makes the best Networking products around, and the WPC54G is no exception. This Wireless-G Adapter is very fast, especially when combined with the Linksys Wireless-G Router, the WRT54G. Also, because Wireless-G is backward compatible with Wireless-B, which is what is used for Internet "Hot Spots" you can access the Internet at Wireless Hot Spots around the world. These can be in anywhere from a coffee shop to an airport. Wireless-B and -G are also called 802.11B and 802.11G respectively. If you are deciding between -B and -G, I would recommend -G. It is about 5 times faster than Wireless-B. Wireless-B runs at 11 Megabits, while Wireless-G runs at 54 Megabits. This is especially great when you are doing file sharing over your network, and as I said before, -G is backward compatible with -B.
Purchased as a gift for someone. They use this to improve their closeup ability when unable to get in closer than where they are. Although this person shoots Nikon, nikon has stopped making close up lens. As with other canon equipt, this filter lens is well constructed. The 77mm was purchased with idea that it could be used on all lens using the appropriate size step-up rings. There has been no problems doing this and rings are much less expensive than buying different size filters.
for many years and no other producer of cabeling has the high quality of Monster for a VERY REASONABLE PRICE. As one reviewer pointed out, on re-sale venues like eBay/Amazon(Amazon is not responsible for rip-off items on their site but quickly makes restitution), make sure you check to see that the connection "grips" are NOT plastic. There are a lot of those floating around.I've used Monster for interconnects and speaker cables and have never had a problem. My equipment is "pricey" to say the least.
Cassette player and radio worked, but the sound quality was just ok. Sent it back because the cd player did not work. Bought a Sony CFD-S350 for $20 more and am totally happy with that. The sound is so much better and it is easier to use than the Emerson. It was definitely worth the additional $20.
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.
No problems at all with this burner. Installation took only 15 minutes, and I'm not a computer tech....
I bought this last January--I am very disappointed in it. Picture quality very bad--grainy and out of focus
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.
If you are a full-frame lens kind of guy, then you have your D3. However, that aside, having played with the D300, D200 and D3, I will have the D200 at my side regardless. As for why, it's just made better and it's cheaper. The added features to the D300 don't make it worth the money you pay and the D3 is simply out of most peoples price range. And, again, if you're a full-frame kind of person, just take a few steps back or forward and problem solved (Most of the time). The D200 rocks.
Product is exactly what I expected for the price I expected. Metal is very sturdy and the surround is glued all the way around. Hardware was included and of decent quality. I was able to get the brackets very tight without breaking the plastic and the screws didn't strip out, so it doesn't vibrate and make noise.
I bought this to add the maximum 2Gigs RAM to my 2007 Macbook. It worked well, is still working a year or so since I installed it, and it was very easy to install.
I started off really liking this product. Then the problems started. The player would hang, then freeze completely and wouldn't even let me turn it off. I had to use a bent paper clip to press the reset button over and over again. After about eight months of use, the player wouldn't turn on unless you charged it overnight, and God forbid if you let it go to sleep mode. Eventually, after about 11 months, it died completely.And forget getting assistance from Creative Labs. They won't even speak to you over the phone; you have to run the gauntlet of their unintuitive web site, and they won't deal with you at all if the product is out of warranty.11 months isn't long enough for a product even one-eighth the cost of this piece of garbage. Save your money and don't buy Creative.
We were travelling to Europe and bought Garmin Nuvi specifically because it had the maps for both North America and Europe. We rented a car in Zurich and drove through Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Other than very small towns, Garmin was able to locate the destinations and guide us succesfully. However, the pedestrian mode did not work too well in the streets and downtown Zurich.Overall, it was a life saver and it made our drive very pleasurable. Would highly recommend it if you are planning to drive and are not familiar with the roads in the area.It also helped us locate hotels/points of interest/restaurants.Two thumbs up
As soon as I received the reader, I tested with 1 MMC-256M, 2 FlashCards (48 and 256M) and 2 SmartMedia cards (16 and 128M). No problems with the MMC and the FlashCards, but the IntelliFlash was not able to read one of the 2 SmartCards I tested. It seems that it is not able to read SmartCards from some brands.The documentation that comes with the reader is very poor and does not address important information, like the correct way for inserting the SmartCards. I found it after spending some time searching on the Viking website. BTW, you have to insert the SmartCard with the golden contact facing down. I am really not happy with the reader and I don't reccomend it, if your primary goal is reading SmartCards from your digital cameras.
I like products that are designed well for the intended purpose. This is one of those products. The design is simple and most likely will remain reliable. I inspected a couple of other more expensive pressure cooker products. I even bought another brand a couple of years ago but had to return it because it did not keep the pressure. Plastic moving parts do not belong to a pressure cooker that operates under high pressure. I do not see any critical plastic part (except for the handles and safety rubber) in this Presto product. The lid closes and opens easily (unlike at least two other brands that I tried in a store). The pressure release valve is a simple metal piece on the top. It works by gravity and simple laws of hydraulics (nice). It is very easy to verify that the tiny hole is not clogged by holding it against a source of light. This can be a problem if you overflow the pot (see comments from more experienced users).Another good attribute of this product is that it is not very heavy. So, it is easy to handle it in the sink. It has a clad bottom which is important. In general, there is no need for heavy metal in a pressure cooker because the cooking temperature should always be low anyway.I tried the cooker by making a few dishes including a chili dish. It works perfectly. You can use all the recipes for pressure cooker.It is made in China just like most of the other brands including Fagor. You do have to assemble the handles. This was not a problem for me.I give it 4-stars just to leave some room for improvement!
Very good case for $5.97. The zipper does not work properly but I dont care for that as you won't get such good case at this low price.
I received my Magnavox 15" LCD screen television and gave it as a gift to my spouse for Christmas. I installed two days after Christmas and my spouse noticed a spot on the screen. I called the online store I purchased from through Amazon and they were very pleasent. They would issue an RA for the television to go back. I had already disposed of the packaging and I expressed concern for shipping the item back as I did not have the original shipping container. I asked if they could just send me a new Television, charge my card and I could then send the old TV in the shipping container of the new TV. They would not do this. I am stuck with the old TV and the Pixel dot on the screen due to this fact. As a customer, I am dissatisfied due to the fact the online store would not work with me even though I was willing to charge a second television on my card so I would have the proper shipping container to send the old TV back.Damon Owens
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.
For those people who are worried about getting one shield for this price, that is NO REASON to discount this screen cover. I have used other products with renewable adhesives like this and have always been pleasantly surprised by this technology (wish I would have invented it!). I did not like the way that I put it on the first time so I took it off (try using adhesive tape at an edge--and you may as well remove a nano-thin edge from the bottom to make the installation a little easier). Run water over both the front and back of the screen cover, any dust or lint will go down the drain, then shake off the extra droplets--all but a few on the back. Those little droplets actually make it a little easier to apply, and if I had realized it, I would have done it deliberately the first time. I used one of my SD cards to squeegee it, along with a soft cloth.Now, a small confession... when I ordered the product I thought that I was ordering the crystal clear screen shield and nearly sent it back. I decided to try the anti-glare screen since I had it in hand, and I hardly notice it is there. The only reason why I really seem to notice it is that I work with a light coming from behind and that produces glare, no end. Now, GLARE GONE.I will never, ever order the cheaper screen covers. I have used them and removed them. They are just not worth the money for this Axim's beautiful screen.**UPDATE ON THIS REVIEW: This was originally written in 2007. By then, I had already been using it for at least a year. It is now the middle of November of 2009. This screen protector is as good on my Dell Axim X51V as the first day it was ever put on. Even I never imagined that it would last this long. I have never had to remove it after the original application, when I removed a speck of dust under running water. I think that this is as good as it gets for screen protectors for a PDA that has seen far more than its share of abuse during all those years.
Only reason I didn't give this item 5 Stars is because I know there are cheaper options out there. Granted, they may not have the aesthetics of the Ergotron products but if I wasn't spending gift certificate money I would have chosen a cheaper option. But even $80 beats the heck out of the $149 that most office supply chains are asking - so maybe 4.5 stars.And the movement, adjustment and build quality are all top notch and shipping was very timely as usual.
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.
Although I haven't had this printer for long I've got to admit I'm impressed. I took pictures at Thanksgiving and my relatives were amazed at how professional looking the prints turned out. I think this printer is a great buy for anyone.
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.
I bought these at wallmart.. was trying to find some phones that would sound very good but wouldnt allow other sounds in and would not break after a few months of use .. my fav before these were sony earbuds. they had damn good base and good overall sound but would get the cloth covers dammaged and then got ear wax clogged after a while and the wires would break .. so i got these .. i hated them at first due to the fact that bass sounded like A$$ .. but after pressing them to my ears with my fingers .. WOW they sounded fantastic and could handle some impressive volume .. so i got me some head bands from the doller store to wear over the speaker sections of these to have them held to my ears while listening.. they sound great that way.. they are cheap and sound great once you press emCheers
I've gone through a number of headphones, trying to find ones that stay on/in my ears. Even with this set, it took me a while to get the bend of the wire correct. But, they do, mostly, stay snug on my ears when running, which is more than I can say for any others that I've tried.Sound quality- as mentioned here many times, is fairly good, but not outstanding. Not audiophile level, but seemingly better than most.downsides: The wire is a good length, but unlike the apple stock headphones, is easily tangled, and constantly hooks through the ear hangers. Really wish it had a slider from where the wire separates at the 'Y'. I'd easily pay an extra few bucks for a slider and a good clip.Also, one of the foam ear pads is beginning to split after just a few months of use. But, at $15, just buy another pair. Can't complain too much.Oh, it does come with a handy little black pocket case. Which I wish was a brighter color to make it easier to find on the bottom of my black bag. The case has just enough extra room in it to fit my Nike ipod+ sensors too.Others recently compared:The Seinheiser MX75 twist to fit are rather unique, and almost worked for me. The MX75's also had noticeably better sound quality, but the twist to fit would come out every mile when I got sweaty, or if it got tugged. After 5 months, I lost enough of the pads so now they don't work.The Similarly priced Sony AS20J generally stayed on, but the ear loop doesn't retain a bend, and they would often flop around a bit. The sound quality of the AS20's, as well as the J10 and J11's is inferior to the Koss KSC22s.I'm buying another pair.
I have been running a Linux router/firewall/print server/backup file server for yonks, and i was satisfied with the performance my 56k dial-up was providing me, over my 10baseT network (a Surecom 8-port hub at the centre of it all). However, as soon as I updated to a 1Mbit/256Kbit ADSL line, the performance of the 10Mbit network started to just frustrate me. Whenever I wished to copy files from one drive to another, whatever downloads/bandwidth going on with the ADSL connection was sapped and strangled. Not happy.Then I thought I'd make the plunge to a propper 100mbit switch. I haven't looked back. I researced into a number of 5-port switches from the likes of all companies (netgear, smc, belkin, linksys and one no-name 8-port) and i found that the best value for money was in the LinkSys.The unit itself is solidly constructed and the quality of workmanship would be as good as the big guns in networking stuff (baystack, designated novell stuff etc...). Speed-wise, I have no complaints. Very very very rarely do i ever get a collision and it has no troubles at all transfering data between my 4 computers and my server.The documentation is brilliant. Its easy to understand and in-depth, making its set up a walk in the park. Setup!! It is true plug and play. All i did is replace the connections from my old hub to my new switch, and whala! Going. No mess. No fuss.I'd recommend this switch to anyone wanting to set-up a home network. It'd also have few complaints even in small office. Its dedicated uplink port means its not going to be superceded any time soon which is always reassuring in this world.Out of 5 stars, I give it 10!!!
I bought these headphones to protect my hearing when mowing the lawn. They work great! I used to crank up the volume on my Ipod to hear over the lawnmower. When I was done my ears would be ringing. These headphones filter out about 3/4ths of the racket of the lawnmower so I can listen to music/podcasts at normal volume. I can't wait to try them out on a plane. For those interested in silence, they also work very well muting extraneous noise eg. subways, truck rumble etc...
If you have a Nikon CoolPix 880 you MUST have this battery. The EL-1 will keep you camera running for about 2 hours and can be recharge with the Nikon AC Adaptor/Charger.You would better served if you pick up two of these so one can be chargeing while the other is in use. Lots of power packed into a tiny unit. Save the landfills and use a rechargable.Also this product can save you lots of money, as the standard battery is about $12 to replace.
The sound quality is very good from these speakers and they look very nice. But I have two issues with them.There is an auto on/off that functions when there is a signal to them. It is a great idea because then you don't have to turn them off and on. But if the volume is not up all the way from the input they don't turn on, and sometimes will just turn themselves off. Also, sometimes they don't turn on even though music is playing with volume up all the way, so then you have to turn them off and back on. And if watching youtube or something, you have to turn off and on again because it is somewhere around a 30 second delay to auto off.Second, I purchased these in August of 2011. They just stopped working this week. So I got 14 months use out of them, just outside the warranty period.
I thought it was cheap because it was discontinued. But it is a counterfeit.At any rate, it doesn't fit. The plug simply falls out! I don't know anything about cell phone headsets, so I am really glad I dind't pay more for one.Since this won't stay put in my LG Lotus, I can't tell you if the sound quality is as poor and low as other reviewers have said. But it doesn't matter because it can't be used.
I've gotten to use this remote in 4 or 5 shoots now, & I love being able to just set up my camera & snap from a distance. If your goal is to be IN the pictures you're taking it's especially handy.That being said...I'm glad I have this wireless one, but I think I'm going to get a wired one too. This wireless one doesn't "wake up" the camera if the screen's gone black, so if you wait too long between pictures you have to go back over to the camera & wake it up. I think the wired one should wake it up itself? Also, if you don't want to be in the picture but you want to be able to just set the camera on a tripod & snap away from the side or something, the sensor is pretty stinkin' hard to hit unless you're directly in front of the camera. That makes sense, but that's another problem that could be solved by a wired remote. I was doing a photoshoot recently with a very solemn baby & missed several coveted smiley pictures because the sensor didn't pick up the signal!! Talk about frustrating. Not a design flaw in this product though, just something to take into consideration.Overall, this is a good product for you if you want to be in the pictures you're taking. I think it will come in handy when we're doing family pictures. Other than that, I think I'm going to get a wired one & mostly use it.And if I could quit forgetting to turn the darn thing off, maybe I'd save a little bit on batteries! Darn it!
Good quality, very easy to install, it did not take my more than opening the box and it fit on the screen so nice, my co-worker were asking me about it and I sure recommended it to them.
These speakers are far superior to the ones they replaced on my deck. The sound is excellent. They give a lot of performance for the money.
I bought this case to store and carry my Nikon D5000, lenses, and flash. After five months of use--including two vacations and plane trips--I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Although this case is relatively compact, it's interior design, with removable and repositionable walls and separators makes this a case that can carry a surprising amount of stuff. When I'm at home I can configure the case to hold all of my lenses and accesories (charging cable, cleaning supplies etc) but when I'm ready to hit the road I can quickly reconfigure so that my camera fits in the bag. The adjustable storage areas also make it easy to adjust the compartments to the different lenses--I have everything in size from a 35mm fixed to a short telephoto. I also like that the case has lots of exterior pockets which are handy for carrying other odds and ends, like pens, granola bars, cell phones and other small items. Finally the case is comfortable to carry with it generously padded strap.If you're looking for a DSLR camera case that is still relatively compact but can handle a lot of stuff, this is a good choice for you.
Have older Griffin Itrip until it broke. Convinced this was best option. Constant static in and out of city made this product unlistenable (is that a word?). I would avoid at all costs. I returned and will go with Griffin Road trip.
It works great, sits nicely on our monitor and we are pleased with it. Thanks!
I purchased the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system a little over two years ago for use on my primary computer workstation. I do some video work that includes sound editing, and I needed a solid set of speakers so that I could actually hear what I was editing! I have been VERY happy with my purchase. I will freely admit that I do not consider myself an audiophile, but I do find that the sound quality of these speakers make my extensive and highly varied music collection sound better than I have ever heard it on anything short of my home theater sound system. The highs are crisp and clear, the bass is solid and powerful, and I have heard details in the mid range that I have never heard before.In regards to some buyers complaints about build quality and malfunctions: I can see where the wires leading from the left and right speakers might cause problems where they connect to the subwoofer, but I have not, personally, had any problems with breakage or malfunctions because of them or anything else. The speakers have worked from day 1 and have been used every day for the last 2 years. I also think the general build quality (outside of the aforementioned wires) is pretty solid. The bases of the left and right speakers are metal; the cases feel solid and have some heft; and the two adjustment knobs on the right speaker ("main volume" and "subwoofer") turn easily, are a good size, and have a soft, slightly rubbery feel that makes them easy to grip and allows them to flex a little bit. This may make them sound cheap, but the flexibility allows the knobs to tilt with your hand pressure as you turn. It actually makes them feel sturdier.In fairness, the speakers aren't that attractive (they aren't grotesque either--just utilitarian) and the placement of the off switch on the back of the subwoofer does, indeed, make it useless. But these two issues do not detract from what are otherwise excellent speakers. All in all, if you can get them for the price I paid ($150 in Jan of 2010) or even a bit more, they are well worth it.
Couldn't get product to work with my TV. Instructions were poor. Manufacturer did not respond to e-mail inquiries about problem. Amazon return policies are great though.
The Sharp MS 722 is the best portable audio produc for the price on the market today. Period. I am very familiar with portable audio product so I know what I'm talking about. I've owned a Rio PMP 300 MP3 player, a Nomad 64 MB MP3 player, a Sony RZ70 minidisk recorder. I've sold them all for about what I paid for them. The Rio, having only 32 MB was worthless, I could only fit 8 songs at CD quality! The Nomad was better, with 64 MB, but after I went on vacation to Tennessee, I think I'll scream if I hear one of the 18 songs I had on it again. The Sony had the advantage of minidisk storage. but the sound quality was really lacking with it's ear bud headphones, no Bass to it. After doing a lot of research I decided to go with the Sharp MS 722. I am very impressed. The controls are very easy to use and the sound quality is beyond description with words. Most portable audio players sound bad when you hook the up to anything but headphones. The Sharp will blast through my Alpine car stereo at full blast with amazing quality. the unit looks really cool, I've gotten a lot of compliments on it.Pros: Best sound qualit...easy to use controls Very customizable, turn antiskip and button beep on/off Very durable, i'm convinced it's indestructable Looks coolCons: Doesn't include cable to hook up to most sound cards and Portable CD player Doesn't come with any minidisks (I was a little disapointed when the package arrived)All in all, Like I've said, I know what I'm talking about and you are not going to find a better minidisk player.
We were pleasantly surprised when we turned on the radio, and the sound was quite clear. In addition, the CDs sound awesome! We recommend this product.
When I bought it and still, at the moment, Amazon has the wrong image for this item.It's what the description says, an 80mm electronics cooling fan. What's nice compared to many fans is the flexibility of use.1. It can be set up for full speed.2. It has a thermocouple that will control the speed based on temperature.3. It has a manual speed control. It's mounted on a PC backplane slot cover and could be mounted pretty much on anything.4. As with any of these fans, speed may be controlled by the supply voltage.At full speed, it's fairly noisy; at minimum speed, very quiet. So with the various control options, it will work for almost any cooling use.They are so cheap and flexible that I bought two, one for now and one for the next project that shows up. One is now cooling a DVR mounted in a tight cabinet space. With the glass doors closed, it was running very hot. Now it's cooler than before even with the doors closed and the fan can only be heard when it's otherwise dead quiet and one listens for it.I didn't want the blue glow of the LEDs in my equipment cabinet - they are very easy to remove - snip, snip.Moose
There is no doubt that the Toshiba e355 will deliver all that is required of it. I had it for about a week now and I am really impressed with the quality of it. It has all I ever wanted from a pda. No more crashes!!! But remember no CF Slot. If you want a CF capability, I will suggest you go a little bit higher. As for me, I just need a cable to hit the Internet and enjoy all the funs that goes with it. With a USB host cable, I do not need a portable keyboard. Thanks to the Tosh.
It is just what I was looking for, I wanted a lager capacity flash drive, but all the ones I looked at had programs with them that I did not want or need and ate up memory. This is just the drive no extranious programs.
If you're looking for a black & white printer that offers superior text printing and for an incredibly low price, then this is it. Don't look no further, done deal. Feel free to read full, technical reviews of this product on PCWorld.com and PCMagazine.com.Pros:1. excellent text printing2. compact design3. very pleasant appearance (white with grey)4. installation incredibly fast and easy (from setup to first page printing was about 10 minutes), BUT that's because I already had a USB cable which is not provided with this printer5. low price6. 1200 x 1200 dpiCons:1. system is noisy when it's powering up (was taken aback a little bit when I first juiced it up as my previous printer was an HP inkjet which was quiet as a mouse), this noise level lasts for a very short time and found it to be trivial2. USB cable not provided (1/2 star deduction)3. user's guide not provided, you have to download the 200 pages (1/2 star deduction)I have yet to print any graphs so I can't say anything about that. But then again, I did not buy this printer for that purpose.
A perfect match for my camera to replace the ones I lost and reasonably priced. I would recommend for all.
Used the headphones for the first time on a trip to an from Mumbai, India. Very pleased with the performance. When I lifted them off my ears, I was amazed how much louder the cabin noise actually was. Even made a child's crying more bearable!!
After about a year of frequent use (yes, it was handy) the touchscreen crapped out. After a disconnection and a frustrating call to overseas tech support, I had to hard reset the device, loosing all my data. Getting it repaired will cost about 70 bucks,take 90 days, and the data was what was important, so I might as well buy a new one---which I probably won't.
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.
I purchased the item because I got tired of having to get glued to my computer due to the limited length of my conventional headphone cords, while listening to Webcasts (not music).This headphone serves my purpose. I am completely mobile now inside my condo unit, whether in my office, in the bathroom or in the kitchen. It gives out constant clicking sound, but that's not really disturbing, because Webcasts themselves usually come with substantial noise. The battery life is very substantial. If I fall asleep without switching off the devise, it will give out loud static sound soon after it stops receiving an audio signal, which will cause me to turn it off. The package comes with a bunch of adapters, and the headphone is very easy to install.
I wish I'd saved the moeny on CDs and bought this product sooner. I love it!
These speakers have been amazing so far (1 month). High quality sound and suprisingly high quality output. I use them with my IMac. I have not had any of the problems reported by other people. If I do, I will change me review.
My mother used a pressure cooker for years and I had an electric but wasn't happy. Recently, purchased the stainless steel 4 qt. Presto from Amazon.com and it's an amazing vessel. Haven't had it a month but have made several tasty items, herbed rice, Ty green beans,and carnita pork that was delicious. I'm going to try baked beans soon. You won't be sorry if you purchased this smaller family friendly size. I use an electric stove and the temperature/pressure was very easy to maintain. I might add, service and delivery from Amazon.com was super. It came in a few days faster than expected.
i really thought that it wasen't that bad. Actually it was really worth the deal
Love this tablet. I am using dual monitors and it works much better than the 6 x 9.
This was an excellent purchase, best price I could find and arrived several days before expected. I would buy again from this supplier.
This is my first webcam experience and I have been very pleased. I've owned it for a little over a week and have used it quite a bit so far. Everyone on the receiving end of my Skype calls have been very impressed with the quality of the video and sound (I use the integrated microphone, not a headset).It is a bit expensive... but I have no complaints. Install went smoothly and worked the first time.
I purchased this based on reviews and the lure of a nice price... The install on this piece of hardware was a breeze and I was up and running in minutes. I would highly recommend this router.
Never had a better mouse!!! I changed more than 40-50 mice (both at work and at home), from many manufacturers (Microsoft, Logitech, IBM, HP, Razer...) and I kept this one for the last three years without a single problem. Works flawlessly, perfect, even after years of heavy pounding of CounterStrike, Half-Life2, DOOM3, and other FPSs. I changed for these three years three computers (two desktops and one laptop) and the ONLY thing of all accessories that I kept was this mouse.I bought recently Logitech's G5, This mouse rocks, but it's not nearly close to its predecessor MX-510, so I moved G5 to work, and kept sweet MX-510 at home. If you have any doubts whether to buy it or not, DON'T. After couple of minutes using this gem you will be assured that you made good choice.
If you need wireless access and don't need routing, then the WAP54G is a great answer. It installs in a snap, is very easy to configure (even wirelessly!), and so-far is rock-solid reliable. It provides good security with WEP/WPA and SSID can be disabled. The antennas are replaceable so you can get a pair of high-gain antennas and get a little more signal for very little scratch. Only catch is that I can't seem to get my Droid phone to do DNS lookups with Dynamic IP; all works great with static IP. Linksys chat tech support is awesome.
I'm not as qualified as the other reviewers when it comes to sweeping Wacom recommendations, but I can fully support the following points:I purchased my Intuos3 from Amazon on June 28, 2005. I've used the device thoroughly in the two years that have passed. I have no regrets regarding the purchase. Wacom is still the world leader in tablet technology; this is reflected in their unparalleled creative application integration (Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Flash, Corel Painter, etc) and spectacular usability. (I'm Joe-Consumer, not Wacom-PR-Spy-Man - for me to use these words when describing any product is extremely rare.)Even at 9x12 inches, this tablet is light enough to comfortably place on your lap.Intuos3 is *still* the cream of the crop in tablet sensitivity.The learning curve is 1-3 days, depending on your previous experience with digital art technology.Once you've used this tablet, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Just got this card for Christmas and my camera won't read it, even though it says it should work for my camera model. Cheap media, a complete waste of money. Can't send it back for refund because Dane-Elec considers this to be a "consumable" item and won't refund it unless the package is unopened. This card and company are a serious ripoff.
I have three loose pieces that fell out before I could insert my first 8mm tape. However, the compartment for the 8mm tape is narrower than the 8mm tape and hence will not fit. Worthless.
would not travel without this on my computer. it really works well and keeps snoops off your screen.
It is really unbelievable to me what a terrible product this is. I am on my second frame because I thought the first one was defective, but I am having the same issues with this one as well. It is EXTREMELY slow, many times not responding to the remote at all. Either the frame freezes or the screen turns black. The only button that works 100% of the time is the on/off button. It takes at least 10 tries to actually connect with kodak gallery to display pictures I have online. I really wanted this frame in particular because I have TONS of photos on kodak gallery, but it is much more effort to get it to work than it's worth. It's a nice idea, but Kodak needs to go back to the drawing board on this one . . . .
I have owned the 3200 for a little over 2 months. I was looking for a mid-range receiver to drive my 4ohm M&K; speakers. Unfortunately, that ruled out some of the cheaper receivers under $500. I also wanted HDMI switching for my cable box, xbox 360 HD DVD player and ps3. The goal was one cable to the TV. Almost. My HD comcast dvr did not want to coorperate with the plan and the copy protection said it did not support HDMI repeaters. Who knew? I had to run the HDMI to the TV and a digital cable to the TV.To my ears, the receiver sounds great. It handles most of the decoding formats and plays SACDs from the PS3 at 192khz linear PCM 5.1. :>My speakers sound great and I do not have any complaints about the power output. The receiver also does not get nearly as hot as the pioneer elite that it replaced.The receiver does not lack inputs with one exception. I wish it had more than 2 hdmi inputs. That was the price premium for the 5200 - it seemed hard to justify several hundred dollars for an additional input. It is hdmi 1.2 which should be fine for the next several years.DVDs look great when played on my xbox running component to the receiver and hdmi to the tv. The receiver upscales to 1080i and my tv scales to 1080p - but the image quality is outstanding on my 46xbr3.The setup of the receiver was a snap. It doesn't have the fancy menu of the 5200, but is is straightforward and appears on the TV over the hdmi output. I was able to select 4 ohm vs 8 ohm easily and did the auto setup for speaker placement. It comes with a microphone and a 20-30 foot cable that you place in the room and the speakers then autocalibrate. I found this process pain free and satisfactory. The manual warns of loud noises, but I found it tolerable and it only takes about 45 seconds to complete the process.On most web sites I noticed the warranty was listed at 18 months - but the certificate in the box says 5 years - which is standard for ES systems.Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.
well i just bought this sound card today, and since no one has reviewed it yet i figured that i would. Anyway keep in mind i rated this card 5 stars and that is partly because my old sound card was a sound blaster live 5.1 so this was of course a big upgrade. Anyway the reason i bought this sound card was to support my klipsch promedia ultra 5.1s better than the old soundblaster did, and i am quite satisfied with the results. I now can hear sound in every speaker when i play music including the center channel, which is nice because before the center channel was dead during music, now it plays all the lyrics, thus making them come through much cleaner. Anyhow the other features i was interested in when i bought this card were the super-rip feature which turned out to be not for me, i'm sure only true audiophiles would rip music at that quality, i ripped one song and it was 120mb and i swear i couldnt hear the difference, when i had the crystalizer enabled on my low quality (192kbps which is low when compared to super rip quality which was somewhere around 7000kbps) mp3 i could not hear the difference between the one that was super ripped and the one that was just average quality. heh so anyway i happen to like the 24-bit crystalizer function i'm currently using it and i think it makes things sound a bit better, especially on the mp3s i downloaded from itunes which are 128kbps it has a big effect on those and less of an effect on the 192kbps mp3s that i ripped myself. anyway thats about it, overall i'm very happy, and i hope you like the card but dont expect to much because creative did overhype it quite a bit i think.
Purchased this football for my son. We wanted to have a ball exactly the same as his school's game balls. The ball was fairly priced and matched all expectations. Delivery was on time. No complaints with the purchase and the process. He just needs to break it in now. I was actually very pleased with he price as I had previously purchased a leather ball from a big box store at double the price.
I've tried various headphones at various prices, and the sound quality of these AKG K26P headphones cannot be beat for the money. They are durable, comfortable, and provide some noise attenuation. Since they're not too large, and you can fold them, they're also ideal to take in a carry-on bag, if you like listening while traveling. I liked them so much I bought my wife a pair and she loves them too. I was actually in the process of purchasing a pair for my brother for his birthday, when I decided to write this review.
I decided to try these based on all the positive reviews and the price. I run 3 days a week and lift at the gym 2 days. These failed the workout test.They kept falling off in the gym during various movements and, while running, they invariably needed adjusting.They may be OK for casual listening but are not intended for sports
This my second Presto pressure cooker, the first is a 4 quart I received as a gift 40 years ago and it is doing just fine, I needed a larger one!
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.
As the proud owner of an Apex AD-500W, I must say that I have been very impressed with the player's performance. It plays DVD's and CD's flawlessly (although occasionally, discs tend to get jammed; when that happens, I just eject the disc and re-insert it, and plays just fine). The player does just about everything I expected it to, despite what I've been told by salesmen who wanted to sell me more expensive brands, most of which don't have MP3 play capability.Speaking of which, the MP3 component of this player plays MP3 files fairly well, although it has trouble playing files that has a lot of bass, emitting static in the process. Also, the remote control could have been better designed. For starters, they can make the &quot;play&quot; button bigger and more accessible and put the &quot;menu&quot; button in a more prominent place.Still, at a hundred dollars (not including sales tax), this DVD/CD/MP3 player is a bargain, especially if you're a person who is not into movies that have either a lot of special effects or multi-layering (which, according to other reviews that I've read, also isn't a problem). Can't ask for more than that.
I tried cheap generic cartridges and ended up with a ruined print-head. Bottom line: you'll save in the long run with Canon cartridges.
Let me start off by saying that I purchased this camera with one thing in mind, snorkeling. Having said that i have gone on numerous snorkeling trips and fishing trips with this camera. I am stationed in the military on the remote island of Guam and believe me when I say that it rains... a lot! Having a waterproof camera and not having to worry about covering it up or stowing it away at the sight of rain clouds, is in itself fantastic. Not only does it take incedible underwater shots (I mainly use the camera in underwater wide mode, since I am mainly at the top of the water) but it also takes pretty good outdoor and low lighting shots as well. The only function that I have an issue with is the nightime scenery shot, for some reason the picture never comes out right. But, it is a small price to pay for a picture taking tank in my pocket. If you are on the fence about purchasing this camera, just remember, it is virtually indestructable! I have banged it on numerous amounts of coral and limestone and she's still truckin. In my opinion the best camera I have owned under $500 dollars hands down. I am curently working on my open water PADI SCUBA class and will be buying the underwater housing for this camera in the near future.
I purchased this notebook in December of 2006. I had one hiccup with an improperly displayed memory size when I installed a home copy of XP. This computer has performed really well and it's graphics and game play abilites are quite excellent for a budget laptop. After 6 months I have found a small problem with the dvd door not wanting to latch all the time. Not a big deal and I would be more apt to blame it on the drives manufacturer (LG) than on HP. After reading some of these horriblre reviews about shipping mishaps, and screen resolution???? I might have been turned off from this computer. I, however can highly recommend this laptop. I would caution you that while HP has made great strides the last few years their customer support support service is still slow and not too smart. However as a former employee of Dell I can tell you that most computer companies have lousy technical support. So be prepared to make some small fixes yourself. All in all the dv6000 line of notebooks are stylish, well endowed with powerful components, and they are a great value for the money.
I was looking for a way to get the local HD channels here in Austin. This antenna did the job. I was looking at more expensive models but decide to give the less expensive one a shot first. Glad I did. I live under ten miles from the signal tower (checked [....]) so I get all the basic channels clear (CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, PBS, and WB). I would recommend this antenna.
I bought these headphones as a birthday gift for myself. I did a lot of research, mainly using [...]cnet.com as a reference. I had a pair of Sony MDR-V600's for about 10 years. They still rock but I wanted something new and fresh. Then I discovered Sennheiser, a name I had never heard of before. Ratings for all products were through the roof, so I decided on the HD 280 Professional set. I'm blown away. Music, movies, you name it come in crystal clear and booming bass. Comfort is quite nice and they really block out any external noise. Given the high quality (German of course!) the price point was perfect. They even sound amazing when hooked up to your iPod or iAnything. I HIGHLY recommend buying these either for yourself or a music lover. You won't be disappointed! I love them so much, I plan on getting my dad a pair of Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Collapsible High-End Headphone for Professional Monitoring Use (Black) for Father's Day.
I received this camera about 3 years ago as a Christmas present. It was the first camera I had unless you count maybe 2 or 3 disposables. So, obviously I feared I would have a lot to learn about taking good pictures but this was not the case. This camera is incredibly easy to use for anyone and includes an extensively detailed instruction manual that should clear up anything (it also explains some basic image taking tips that are very helpful). I like things simple so I leave the camera on Auto about 95% of the time and it does an amazing job. I don't know anything about white balance or EVs and frankly I don't care because I get the pictures I want. I can't vouch for the ease of use of the included software however because I simply plug it into my Mac and drag and drop the images because I don't like "messing up" my pictures with all the editing. I don't believe in changing things in my pictures (except possibly cropping) because I think it's "cheating" to enhance images after they've been taken (I won't go into further detail about this because I don't want to start arguements).This is a very basic point-and-shoot camera (a camera for everyday use by the average person). Here is a breakdown of the pros and cons.Pros+takes great pictures if you know nothing about cameras (other than, obviously pushing the button)+takes great pictures in various light settings+the macro mode (close-up) is amazing and you can get incredibly close to your subject+incredibly easy to use and yields great results comparable to "better" cameras (better cameras include newer cameras, or cameras with more megapixels)+great prints are made from the pictures (although I don't make many prints)+there is a zoom feature+there is a video feature+has a viewfinder (not digital which is another +) that is very accurate+the LCD is very sharp+the lens is covered completely so it can't get damaged, if the camera is off (the front part that says "Finepix" slides over the lens which retracts into the camera)+uses AA batteries+I've had no problems at all with any part of this camera at any timeCons-takes a long time to start up if you need to snap a shot quickly-night shots are blurry if you don't use a tripod-the LCD is small-the video feature lacks audio to go along with it (I don't really use this much though)-battery life could be better I suppose but I manage to get about 150-200 shots per charge ( I use rechargeable batteries)-the memory card is an xD memory card (which translates to nothing more than a memory card that's a little pricey, but you can still manage to find good deals on the cards)-the zoom doesn't get you that much closer to your subject which is fine for most users but I personally would have liked a little more zoom-only has 3.2 MP because it's somewhat old which means that you can't make large prints (larger than 8x10)The pros outweigh the cons.Bottom Line: The only reason you shouldn't have this camera if you're at all interested in basic everyday photoshooting is because it's a little outdated and if it had 1 more megapixel then there would be no reason to not have it.I have submitted a couple images that I have taken so you can see the beautiful results this camera produces. Remember that when looking at my images THIS IS MY FIRST CAMERA!If you have any questions about this camera feel free to e-mail me sonicm88@hotmail.comI hope this review, in conjunction with my images that were submitted, help you make the right decision about buying your camera.Just as a note of interest: When I upgraded to a newer camera I switched to a Kodak Z-650 (or 700, I don't remember which) and had terrible image and transferring problems. I returned the camera and bought myself a Fuji E900 which I love now. Fuji has the best cameras on the market in my opinion.
I've used this camera for about five rolls of film in the first couple of weeks I've had it. It makes beautiful photos and is very versatile, not to mention easy to use. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the lens. Not to say it is bad, because it isn't. It's actually great in normal circumstances. I just wanted a tighter zoom for wildlife shots. That's why they make different lenses, and I'm waiting on my 300mm to get here.
I watched 1 DVD on this before the on-unit display quit working. It now just shows random pixels that blink in odd patterns. It also doesn't turn off anymore either. (at least not by the button...it still randomly shuts off on it's own when it's done blinking pixels)
Bought the used/open box with a little worry. Could tell that indeed it was open, but all original stuff was there still in wrapping. My guess is that some don't like the cabling arrangement. If you have these next to a desk, should all be fine. Had some old Harmon Kardon's that were due. The sound of the Klipsch units are incredible. Crystal clear highs and awesome sub woofer lows. They handle the high volume with little distortion. Started listening to music again on my computer. Decided to upgrade after I heard a friends Bose Companion II units on his PC. Looked at those prices and could not afford and decided to go with these. The Klipsch units crank and sound incredible and I made the right choice. Very happy I did not waste another $150. Wish there was a power switch, but can use power strip as other reviewer noted. Can't beat this value at used for $104 including shipping. Another nice feature is a line input on the satellite speaker for an ipod or in my case, my trusty creative zen.
Nice little addition to the iPod. Since Apple refuses to put radio reception into the iPod, this is the only way to go for now. This receiver/transmitter gets the job done. The reception is crystal clear and transmitting to a nearby radio goes effortlessly. my only complaint is that it doesn't come in black. Overall, an excellent product!
After less than four months, the CD player failed by displaying the infamous "NO DISC" message. Sony should recall this product. Don't buy it! Its functionality is nothing close to its look. This is the second Sony product (the first one being a 32" TV) that has failed shortly after I bought it.The better part of this deal was, when I called Sony customer service, I was told that I could send it for repair for $83 and they will cover the parts cost. And I was assured that it was not a joke!
While flying recently, I was using my nice but regular headphones. Bad news on the plane. When I got to my brothers place, he gave me a pair of his Sony nc60 headphones to try. I thought wow these are great. When I got home I went on line to buy my own before my next trip. Doing some comparison shopping I found these, they were so much cheaper that I almost didn't check them out. I'm very glad I did they are better and you can save a lot of money. Since then I have checked out the Bose also. The best value by far are these, comfortable over the ear, great sound for the music you want and great lack of sound for the noise you don't want!
This product is simple to set up (takes less than 5 minutes) and easy to use- it works as advertised. It's almost unbelievably small, taking up very little space and looks kinda cool (the yellow stripe is lighted). It took less than 60 seconds to backup hundreds of digital photos to the drive, which is very quiet when operating. We've only been using it for about a week, so can't speak to durability yet (and this is our first external drive), but otherwise we recommend it.
Just got this card for my Canon Digital Rebel XT. It works great! I have purchased many SanDisk products over the last few years and have never had a problem with any of them.
everything we wanted and more! very nice sound easy set up. shipped and arrived on time. very very very nice
These are great headphones: they are light, have great sound, they don't fall out of my ears, and they're inexpensive. The only bad thing is that inevitably one ear-bud will die, leaving sound only coming out of one ear-bud. I typically buy three of these at a time since they are so cheap, and they usually don't last more than 6 months. But they work for me.
I have to hook this system up to my T.V. which has a jack place for headphones so i can plug it to my stereo to get the sound to come out. I would like to know if there is any way i can get a speaker system with a volume on it.My ReviewThis product is amazing and sounds perfect on all my cassettes even Recorded cassettes. The quality on this thing is amazing and sounds real good on all my tapes, its so much easier to use cause you don't have to take the tape out to flip it to side 2/B or to flip it back to side 1/A. It also has a auto stop for example, When you Fast Forward the tape it will stop on track 2, If you want to go back hit the rewind button and it should stop on track 1. HOWEVER not all cassettes have a stopping point like that but allot do. I say get this product its worth all the money i paid when i bought it the only thing is i need a receiver or some sort of speaker that uses RCA Audio cord's so i can control the volume or something.
Seems well made, tightly constructed. 100 ft length of CAT6 with modular plugs solidly crimped on each end at a great price.
A 3.5 oz canister barely got my keyboard clean before it was out of air. I have had other products that lasted 10 times longer. Also, it is too expensive online--I found the same product for much less at Target.
Interestingly enough, this may be the only GPS made for hiking and the outdoors on the market that develops hypothermia. If I leave my Explorist 400 outside overnight in my truck and start it when it is cold (cold being a relative term - I am in Georgia - we're only talking the 30's) it loses its mind. It shows that there are no maps loaded, and that essentially the SIM card is empty.
It never worked. Returned it to be replaced. Instead they gave me credit. It looked great when I opened the box.
It's hard to believe that I've had this camera for almost five years now and haven't done a review on it. Before purchasing this camera I went through about one digital camera per year and two others the year I purchased this one. I was in Afghanistan when I ordered this and have put it to the test. It's been dropped down mountains, into snowbanks, and even fallen off a moving vehicle. A few weeks ago I had this camera on the beach and one of the people I was hanging out with spilled their drink on it. She panicked and started apologizing immediately. I took the camera down to the water and washed the soda off of it and started taking pictures again. I did get a kick out of her reaction. I'm not a camera expert and I don't know anything about ISO's or anything else mentioned in the some of the previous reviews, but this camera takes nice pictures and not even I can break it. At my previous rate of buying new cameras, I have saved thousands of dollars with this purchase.Need a con? Here is is... After nearly five years of using this camera the battery life isn't what it used to be.That's it folks. Maybe in a couple years I'll be able to say my MAC has lasted me that long.
I love these earbuds. The sound is much better than iPod originals. They do not have booming bass, but that is fine for me. I prefer a more balanced sound. The noise reduction allows me to listen at a low volume as I walk home through loud traffic. They are well worth the money.
This CompactFlash is designed for serious professional photographers who demand a fast, rugged, and a durable memory card. Amateur/Professional photographers who work under less than ideal conditions will find this card to be fast, reliable and offer good performance. I thought about buying one 2GB card but settled on two 1GB cards, because they are actually a little faster (performance wise) than the 2GB card. The other reason is that I didn't want to be in a situation that if that one 2GB failed, I wouldn't have another to pop in the camera and go unless you have the $$$ to buy two 2GB cards. Besides, it was cheaper to get two 1GB cards than buy one 2GB card. I bought two of these 1GB high speed cards to use with my Canon DSLR 30D and am very pleased with them. My camera doesn't have a problem push the high resolution images to the card.Approximate Number of Photos per Card Using "hi-res" JPEG Mode using a 1GB cardResolution #of pictures1MP 29252MP 11373MP 8534MP 5125MP 4096MP 3208MP 292If you shoot images using RAW (like many pros do), you might want to look ar the 4-8mb cards, because RAW images are much larger and you use converted RAW files to manipulate images (contrast, color, etc.) to produce more detailed images, using packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Elements or Paint Shop Pro.Overall, this is a very good card. I've used it on several trips and have not had any problems.
serves my purpose, sending info back and forth between my daughter. wish i had bought the 8 gb. but 4 gb is ok. I like the product.
Great quality. Powerful enough for my use. Improves drastically if used off-camera as with any flash. Highly recommended.
I have dvdrom on my laptop. so I bought this to burn dvd.1. It has extremely high fail rate(more than 90% fail, I wanted to burn 3 dvd and 32 blank discs were destroyed). The problems are all the same. the recorder freeze. it can stop anywhere, range from 1% to 100% of processing. even though I just repeat the same project, it can stop somewhere else. and the same problem happen to the one I exchanged from officemax too.2. I tried all the methods to find out the reason(you named it, change media, upgrade everything, Even restore my system). Finally I used other brand external dvds recorder without any problems. It turn out the problem is this dvd recorder itself.3. Ask tech help from this company is pain. Their tech support phone line is dead. only live chat is active. they tell you to upgrade this and that and try to burn a dvd. of course it did not help. since the problem is the product itself. when I used my friend's dvd recorder, I did not need to do anything.4. I should read the reviews before I bought it. the bad thing is I bought it from officemax on black friday. officemax did not allow return after 14 days. I made an exchange instead of return at first. after I found out it was design or quality problem of all dvd recorder of this brand, it is too late. I can only contact manufacture.5. the product came with two nero writer software cds instead of one nero writer and one dvd driver cds. obviously, it is very poor quality and mistaken package.
I bought it when the price was listed as 13 plus 2 for shipping I guess. Feel really they rise the price now. its still a good replacement for the ipod original earphone thou because the the iPod original just sucks.
I get this new small camcorder with its built in huge telephoto capabilities and very limited wide angle lens. I thought to myself, "hey, I think I still have one of those Raynox snap-on lenses from over 10 years ago lying around!" I found it and it works perfectly! As a pro videographer and pro photographer/instructor of over 25 years I am happy to see that the QC-505 is still being produced. I used to sell these lenses over a decade ago and I sold a ton of them. The only reason this is a 4 star and not a 5 star review is that the QC-505 mounts via opposing spring loaded tabs that bite into the filter threads of the lens, similar to the lens caps of many SLR lenses. This design is great as the lens can be mounted and removed instantly. However, the design could be a little better, actually stronger. Roughly 1 of 20 of these lenses would come back due to the tiny plastic piece that held the tabs in place would be broken. 1 of 20 may not seem like a lot, but it could be 0 of 20 (or 0 of 100 like the lens caps I sold hundreds of). So if you purchase one of these be sure not to drop it and DO NOT snap the tabs (like plucking a string) as that is a sure way to break them.You simply have to understand three idiosyncrasies about this style of wide angle lens. First your camera must have the ability of AF macro (close-focus), which most do. Second, your lens must have threads on the front of the lens to accommodate screw on accessory lenses. Third, you must leave your zoom set to wide angle, or very near it. This usually isn't a problem as you usually do not zoom to telephoto if you just put a wide angle lens on. It is like buying a 4 cylinder economy car for good mileage and driving it around with your foot constantly to the floor. Counterproductive if you know what I mean. On the rare occasions where you do need to zoom in, removing the QC-505 is a snap! Pop it off and slip it into your (empty) pocket and you are back in business within 2 seconds. Sometimes for personal use I pop it off while the camera is rolling.Even though I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of my QC-505 lens I must agree with the off topic poster as some of the other Raynox lenses did suffer from chromatic aberration and vignetting. For example, the semi-fisheye QC-303 suffers horribly from chromatic aberration.In summary, like I stated in my title, I think every camera should have a wide angle accessory lens. The only time I do not have my w/a lens attached is during recording of an outdoors sporting event, or distant shots. Otherwise, it lives on my camcorder.
I'm a natural light photographer, but there are those times when I wish I had a flash to use for the rare indoor photo or session. I used to own the regular Speedlite 430EX, but then tried the 430EX II, and I could tell a huge difference in the flash. I also own a Vivitar extended flash, and that one has nothing on the 430EX II! This flash is quick, and very user-friendly. I snap it onto my camera (50d) and take off! I don't have to wait for the next photo because the flash is recharged and ready to fire again right away. It swivels all different directions, and it's easy enough to switch from a vertical to a horizontal position for whichever type of photo you're needing at that moment. I use this flash for the weddings that I shoot, and it is amazing. I do not have experience with the newer models, but I think this one is good enough for an amateur (flash amateur) like me, and I will use it until I can no more!
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.
I installed this inside my Dell E-510 and mounted it to the rear chassis to exhaust heat from the computer. The fan fit perfectly; even the positioning of the four screw holes lining up with the grid pattern of the rear chassis. My temperature dropped 8 degrees while editing photos and very lean gaming. I don't have any games that put a strain on my processor anyways but if I did I'm sure it would run 8 degrees cooler under a heavy load.Great little fan that is amazingly quiet, and the 3 speed switch is awesome as well. Both my pc and I are cool as a cucumber now!
This machine is perfect in every aspect. Great pre-installed software, ram, dvd-rw drive, and excellent display. The only problem is the relatively low battery life.
I have installed lamp and it is working fine. Very well packaged as needed it for being a glass item.
Nearly twice the price at Radioshack for the quality so I'm very pleased. Rewired 5.1 system and actually notice a difference. Thanks Amazon.
This lens case is a quality made heavy duty padded lens case. I primarily bought it to protect my $2000.00 lens from the elements. It has done a fine job for what I use it for which is traveling. These cases hold there value when sold on eBay after you no longer need it. I would recommend that anyone having a lens that fits this case should buy it. It also comes with a heavy duty shoulder strap so you can keep both hands free to take pictures. The material used in the construction is ballistic nylon like parachutes use, no one will pull this and break it to steal your lens, I guarantee it. It has metal clips not plastic making it one of the strongest straps I've seen made today. I sprayed the outside of mine with a water repellent and it works perfect everywhere I go.
This camera is so hard to find any fault with. It's build quality, handling, sensor, metering and fast autofocus are first-rate and it does not require coddling. The only reason not to get one is if you belong to the Church of Canon instead of the Church of Nikon. It's also a tremendous value and has all the latest wireless options- a best buy you'll not regret! I highly recommend the new Nikkor 17-55mm AF-S DX f/2.8 G ED zoom for a versatile setup from "wide angleness" to low light performance.
these were a gift for my very picky son, who is into music recording as a career. He loves them, so thats the best praise I can give.
kick yourself and call yourself stupid cause i did when i bought these cables. if you were the person that went out and spent 50,60,90+ dollars on cables because they are "monster gold plated" cables then we are in it together. I actually tested these against a pair of expensive cables (that i already had). And you get the same quality no difference. now i bought two of these cables and a coupling and use it to change my computer over to my 56" inch tv (to watch movies). GREAT GREAT GREAT.
The capacitors were packed well and they arrived when expected. Since I can't get them locally, this is a great resource for me.
I bought this holder to use with my Dell Axim X5 and pharos GPS as I travel. The clips included (used to hold the holder to the vent) are VERY flimsy. All three included have snapped within 6 months.I left the main body of the thing in a rental car when the last clip snapped and placed an order for the holder with the suction cup. Well worth the extra $10.
This is a great camera but Sony does not offer any way to install the drivers software for this camera. The software that comes with the camera is only good for windows 95 98 and mybe 2000 systems
By far the worst pair of binoculars I have ever used. Appeared to have been assembled with dirt already in the lens. Did not focus well and needed to be constantly refocused. Useless binoculars. Sending them back for refund!
The camera only holds a total of 13 pictures!!!! The pictures during the day were phenomenal but my night pictures were horrible. The picture was so delayed and blurry. Moving pictures, even with the 'sport' mode on were just as blurry. I am not a camera expert and this is my first camera but this is not what I had expected.
I have really enjoyed using my Stiletto although the one main drawback is that the FM transmitter only works when in the docking station. This really reduces the portability of the device. And even in the dock it doesn't work real well. My previous receiver output a much stronger FM signal. So I am using a cassette adapter. On the other hand, the Stiletto seems to receive the satellite signal much better than my previous receiver. I reused my old antenna and the Stiletto will pick up the signal in my garage where the other wouldn't.
Clock worked only for about a year. When we replace batteries outside temp. disappear. Still doesn't work. Contacted manufacturer multiple time on multiple occasions. Still no result. Disappointed
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.
This is the second pair of these headphones I have bought. Their audio quality is outstanding, and I especially enjoy using them on airplaines as they deliver louder audio and block out background noise. Their downside is that they press against your ears, so after wearing them for two or more hours, your ears get sore. A minor complaint, but a significant one if you use these to watch a movie or listen to a lot of music.
I bought these cans after I broke my Sennheiser PX200's. I did my research and the AKG's were the closest to the PX200's: they're both "closed" headphones, meaning that they slightly muffle outside noise, they both fold up, and they're both pretty small and can be folded to fit in your pocket.Now, after listening to both headphones, here's my comparisonBass:The AKG's has some of the strongest bass that I've ever heard on a pair of headphones. The PX200 is famously lacking in bass.Comfort:The AKG's also fit a bit tight against the ears. They tend to hurt my ears if left on for more than 30 minutes. I could wear the PX200's all day.Noise suppression:The reason that the AKG's are less comfortable is because the headband exerts more pressure on the ears. That also means that the noise suppression on the AKG's is a lot better. It's a tradeoff thoughSound qualityThis is a big one. The PX200 has a much wider soundstage than the AKG. Comparatively, I hear alot more of the little nuances in music when using the PX200. However, the PX200 has alot of "coloring" in its music, no biggie if you're used to them, but it is noticable. In comparison the AKG has a fairly neutral soundstage. The Bass often overpowers the other frequencies, but I found that simply tweaking the EQ on my personal player helps alot.In all, there are tradeoffs between the headphones, and they each have their merits.
I use there earphones at work every day, and they were worth every penny. Because I am on the computer all day, I am often wearing these buds for several hours straight, and they remain comfortable.The sound quality is very good. I'm not a musician or sound tech, but as a layman, I get good base and crisp sound with no special fiddling required. These are very effective at blocking out background noise. I can still hear my phone ring, and if someone really needs my attention, they can get it, but I can screen out the general office chatter without having to pump the volume to ear damaging levels.Highly recommended.
I bought this GPS thinking that the real time technology was really neat looking, first of all, it does not appear anything like Navigons's advertisments make it appear. This GPS has major, major problems. The bluetooth phone feature is almost usless, because there is no storage feature on the unit for your cell phonebook. The display is not bright enough and very difficult to read during the day, in additon, you have to put this unsightly loose wire antena, suction cupped to your windshield for the traffic feature --- tacky. Next major problem, the battery died after only 3 hours usage after a 8 hour overnight charge (great), so half way though your trip, it dies and you have no GPS. You also must download the owners manual off a CD and print approxmitly 100 pages, (absurd for the price your paying, a printed manual isnt included) Its complicated to use, and I've owned 3 prior GPS units and none of them was nearly as difficult to figure out and use as this one. Worst of all, it's directional abilities are INACCURATE, taking me on longer, way out of the way routes time and again. The Navigon 7100 has major serious flaws and glitches to work out on this unit. Personally I feel Navigon released this unit prematurely (untested) without getting the kinks out. Needless to say, I returned my 7100 to the store after 3 days of total aggravation, and re-purchased a Garmin GPS.
The presentation was awful: it came inside a clear plastic bag with no box or labels but the cable does look durable and well made. This cable worked perfectly for me with no issues and I can say I don't see why spend money in branded & expensive cables when you have this little guy that provides the same for less!
I bought the PV400Plus in Sept 2000 at Wal-mart. I have sincebought one for my spouse too. ...it is a great buy. We syncronise diaries and contacts. It has been very useful for storing the Christmas shopping list and the secret code has kept the information safe from the kids who like to play the games on them. I recently tavelled overseas with it and found the time zone dual clock very useful for keeping the time change straight. I used the built in alarm to walk up to while in the hotel.
I bought the Minolta Maxxum 24mm-85mm f3.5-4.5 lens used in excellent condition for my Minolta 7d which came with the 18-70mm D f3.5~5.6 kit lens, which seemed a bit too plastic. The 24mm-85mm feels like a real lens! Although the 24mm-85mm doesn't have as wide angle capability, it is much more consistantly sharp across the zoom range and also from the center to edge of the image. I would rate this lens good to very good across the zoom range and f stops. I also get a brighter viewfinder image with the faster 24-85 lens at the long end. I like this lens and IMO the 24-85mm is optically and mechanically superior to the 18-70mm lens, which I would rate only fair-good. - the glassman
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.
Now I'm pretty open to seeing these things on the market these days but these Gigabank things simply suck. I work in an IT support group and we deal with all sorts of modern gadgets, this has got to be one of the worst. When everyone else says they have a heating problem, they aren't joking. This thing gets hot, real hot. It also has no buffering to prevent the drive breaking when you walk around with it in say a bag or pocket. Simply shaking it can break the mechanism. If you want price and portability, I would suggest the 5GB version from Seagate priced at $100 on average. It is a bit larger but comes with a cable attached to the device (its only about 5 inches long) but it gets the job done and lacks the inherent problems of these Gigadevices. We've got a dozen of the Seagate drives here that we use several times daily. We've kicked them, thrown them, dropped them, and in general abused them to one degree or another, the most we managed to do was scratch and chip the paint on it. I would reccomend going with the Seagate version of 5GB for half the price, besides Seagate is the industry leader in hard drives for a reason, they make good drives.
I bought this item as a phone jack to use for my usb fax modem for my computer. It's very easy to set up, you won't have any problems with that. Just follow the easy instructions.The problems is, that when I start my fax program (Windows Fax and Scan), and it finally starts to dial I have to resend the fax 2 - 3 times before it actually gets sent. I can hear it, it has a lot of static or the "signal" (for lack of a better word) isn't strong enough. I know it isn't my usb data-fax-voice modem because when I plug that directly into a wall jack it works fantastic. But doing that is not an ideal option for me.I don't fax very often so I guess I'll have to make do. So I have to click resend a few times, it's easier than moving my whole setup.I can't imagine using this as a landline phone!
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've been waiting to test it out for a week, and finally found one at BestBuy at 86th & Lex in NYC. I plugged in my iPod nano and jammed some club music, and let me tell you, it sounds incredible. Even after the volume was turned all the way up, there was no distortion at all - the base is solid and heart pounding. Sitting a foot away at their stand is the Bose $299 boombox, and when compared to the Bose, the ipod Hifi has much louder and more solid bass than the Bose. What the Bose lacks in bass it makes up in treble although a bit noisy on the high notes. My favorite setting is to set the ipod EQ to Treble Boost, and jam away.I can't wait to get my hands on one of these!!!
DO NOT--- I repeat, DO NOT buy this pci card if you have a Mac G5. It is filled with pops and clicks. It IS NOT a reliable way to record/listen to audio. At first, it worked great with my pc, but when I had them alter the software for Mac G5 (for $50) it does not work hardly at all. Buy a firewire audio card if you have a G5.
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.
I should of done some research before ordering. The DE1730C works fine with local police. It is outdated and will not pickup the new radar the NC Highway Patrol is using.
True to the name, the low-end bass response is incredible with these buds. Sadly, the midbass is loud but not crisp, and the claim of "warm mids and crisp highs" is a joke. The Sennheiser MX400's have much better balance and provide superior SQ if you bump the bass a couple notches. Because of the "earplug" effect, the heavy bass and the too-bright highs, these might be okay for a plane ride, but the overall sound quality doesn't make the cut for general listening.
I purchased this because I needed this cable so I could run my PS3 into a DVI switch, so I could use my monitor for both my PS3 and PC with just a push of a switch. This cable is build very tough, Monster Cable is a fantastic company; I've had experience with them and guitar cables, so I was familiar with the quality. I'd recommend this to anyone in need of high quality for a fair price.
DLP projection TVs have come a long way since they first surfaced about three years ago. Mitsubishi has in the last 15 months also built themselves into the leader in DLP TV by offering industry-leading DLP performance as well as value for the money.First off, despite being larger and heavier than plasma and LCD sets, Mitsubishi's DLP TVs still look really good. If you place it well in a living room, your friends might think it's a plasma!The image quality is where it counts, right? This 65" model supports 1080p, the highest HDTV display mode. The "p" stands for progressive scan, i.e., every line of each TV image is drawn instead of every other line as in old TV, resulting in clearer pictures (although I find it very difficult to tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p even on a huge set like this). This Mitsubishi does a very admirable job at taking full advantage of the latest DLP technology and for a long while I simply could not believe I was looking at a DLP projection TV. The video images are not only bright but
...I have been living with a very basic e-trex for the past five years and honestly it has done everything I needed it to do. I have used it for countless hours of deep woods hunting, fishing, hiking, attached to a canoe thwart for long distance paddling adventures and it has never let me down. But of course for some reason I wanted to upgrade, I think more for the electronic compass (a great feature) than anything else and the Vista HCx has met all my expectations (of course just like our vehicle units and the foretrex I own everything from Garmin is great). The electronic compass is really nice, you do not have to be moving to get a reading and the color is great. Another nice feature is the toggle to navigate while in screens. I have yet to use it for some serious backcountry adventures but will this summer.I would still strongly recommend using say National Geographic topo programs, or something similar, to plot routes and download to the unit versus buying the detailed topo for the unit and trying to do the same, the sreeen is much too small for that, really a waste of $99.00. It's much easier using your desktop computer.Anyway a great unit!
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.
I think this is very good product for the money was a little disappointed when my trays didn't fit - however - it was only two trays and the rest all fit so check the trays sizes /types and it will be a great product for youLove the auto focus - also sticks occasionaly but slides are all old so the happens -with all projectors I think
After several calls to Adesso when product failed to function at all, invested in hi-capacity rechargeable batteries which resolved all issues. Customer service was responsive and helpful. Would buy their products when needed.
These speakers hands down kick some major bootAY! They rock! BUY EM! Im now enjoying my music library with some serious bass!
There aren't many real choices for effective over the air antennas that are simply well designed to work and not look fancy or promise unreal gain.You can't go wrong with this antenna. It is designed as a directional antenna, but I have received broadcasts with the back side of the antenna. Used in several locations with great results. The best result will come if the antenna is outside, mounted as high as possible, and a high quality coax is used. If you have the room several of these antennas can be used together to increase gain.
I bought this because I wanted to be able to print on CDs and DVDs. All i can say is WOW! The cd/dvd print is super fast and takes under a minute even with complicated pictures. I must mention though that i did not buy mine on Amazon. i got it on Ebay for $48 including shipping. :DAt first, i was really unhappy because the print job was ugly and blurry. Guess what? IT WAS OPERATOR ERROR! I was using images that were TOO SMALL so when they got blown up to fit on the CD face they got all blurry.NOTE: If you're using google images, DON'T use the picture as you get it in the search as those are shrunk to thumbnail. Take the trouble of 4-5 additional seconds to click on the picture and then click on the original image size and BAM! beautiful CDS.I made a copy of Burn Notice Season 1 and got an image from google to print on it and the result was hard to tell it was not a retail DVD copy except for my horrible design skills :) . Use the right image size and this think is an unbeatable deal. Also, it does not use ink excessively like other printers. I've printed about 40-50 dvd/cds and i'm still half full. Oh, and it makes nice paper printing too. I haven't tried the photo printing yet though. Mostly shipping lables and business documents.The software is really easy to use and does a really good job if you're not trying to do professional editing. The only complaint I have is that you can't get rid of the text box on the cd/dvd but it's okay.I wanted to put in a video/picks of some of the dvds i did before and after i figured out about image size for those complaining about bad prints but i can't figure out how.P.S: I PUT THIS REVIEW IN TWO PLACES BECAUSE THERE ARE MULTIPLE LISTINGS FOR THIS ON AMAZON
Pros-Great design, very simple, straightforward, allows me to use anything I like and charge it at the same time.LED indicator is simple: Orange for charging, green for readyCheapCons-No velcro, so you're stuck trying to find a good spot to put it and hope it doesnt move so the signal doesnt dieWeak tramissionSOUNDS HORRIBLE.ANY amount of bass creates this horrific, nauseating distortion. If you plan to listen to any rap, don't. It handles highs *perfectly*, however. For exmaple: Party And Bull**** Ratatat Remix is nothing but static and horrible noise.Dorset Perception by Shpongle is crisp, clear, and beautiful until you hit 35 seconds in when a bass drum starts going, at which point nothing is bearable.Probably should've expected this from a $10 transmitter.
It fit perfect and protects my palm treo . If you own a treo I highly recomend it. It is well worth the price
It's nice to be able to be infront of the camera!!! Small enough to fit in your pocket. Good investment.
The card was easy to install and performs as expected. Good Value.
Ready to purchase my first digital camera...but what to buy? Fortunately, a friend recommended the Kodak EasyShare DX6490. The camera takes amazingly high-quality photos, is reasonably priced, beginners or the technologically challenged will find it easy to use, and it's small enough to not be a burden when travelling. Kodak makes it easy, with an included software package installed on my computer, to order prints of my photos directly from Kodak...and the docking station makes it a breeze to download my photos from camera to computer...and easier still to e-mail them to friends and family. Couldn't be more delighted...
I would advise against ordering Cat6 cables from Ucable. The cable I got had a generic boot on the end rather than the nice cover you see in the picture.
Great sound from these headphones, tried a few before I landed on these. The only thing I would ask for is the attachment of the wire to the headphones themselves to be a bit more durable feeling, if I were to accidently pull them from my ear by the wire I would probably be checking to see if I broke anything. I haven't had a problem with them, and the durability issue is non-existent at the moment, but i've only had them a few weeks now. As far as sound goes they are great! They also come with different sizes of rubber-tips so they should fit in most ears, this has been a big issue with me previously, they are comfy.
I purchased the 1GB version 3 years ago at Be5t8uy for $50. My little brother, who was a (poor) college student at the time, liked it so much that I purchased the 2gb version from Amazon for him. ...A while later, after noticing me use this as a flash_drive/microSD_reader my brother-in-law returned his !pod Touch and got this instead... That should say volumes.---PRO---As an mp3 player this thing rocks. It has flawless sound quality, and more playback features/options (sleep mode, equalizer, etc..) than Apple or Sony.As a USB flash drive and a microSD card reader it works very well, though I have not tested it with the newer microSDHC memory cards.Good battery life, small size, FM radio and voice recording, cool 1-way-mirror LED screen.---con---There is no built-in speaker, and the display is somewhat harder to read in full sunlight than others due to it's smaller size and mirror finish.--durability--My little brother ran-over his while snow-boarding and the volume button broke off, the player continued to work though.I kept mine on a key-chain with my Gerber Knife, which eventually scratched the pristine mirror-finish of the display (probably shouldn't have been playing with my knife while it was in my pocket anyway)...I am half-tempted to purchase another b/c not very many places sell these anymore...
Open the box, the bracket was small sturdy and easy to assemble. I was a little concerned since the bracket is held to to wall by only two screws, but they haven't budged under the weight of my 40" Toshiba. My only concern with this purchase is that you need to determine if there is a stud directly where you want this mounted. In fact, the stud needs to be off by a couple of inches from the vertical centerline of the LCD/Plasma display. In my case, the stud was almost but not quite there, so my TV is not centered on a wall space between two vertical door mouldings. It looks slightly awkward, but it's a tradeoff that's worth it. The setup looks very clean and getting to the connectors on the Display is a dream. I had centered the display previously using a universal wall mount, but it looked horrible. the display wasn't close to the wall, the end brackets were visible and the connectors weren't easily accessed. BTW: Amazon pricing is the best you'll find anywhere on this item.
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".
love the product, I use it while driving, no crackling or other disturbances as with blutooth, I dont have to yell to be heard
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.
My iPAQ has been a real time saver and truly a device which makes my job easier. I use it everyday and have been totally satisfied in all aspects. I encourage anyone needing a portable device to purchase an iPAQ. I am totally pleased with it's performance and storage-I can't say enough good things about this equipment.
I bought this set mostly for the MX1000 mouse, since I liked the fit and feel of it. I decided to get the desktop set since I had wanted a wireless keyboard too. The mouse is smooth, charges quickly, keeps it's charge for a long time (I get about 2 weeks of heavy use), and is a good fit for my hand. Pushing down on the middle button isn't as smooth as some mice, but isn't bad. The keyboard is very light, extremely quiet, has good, customizable controls, good wirelss range, and good battery life (I bought the set about 4 weeks ago and I am still using the batteries that came with the keyboard). The tilt stands could make the keyboard a little taller, but it is still usable. I would highly recommend this desktop set to everyone.
The Canon Carmera Kit Bag and accessories was a great value for my family!Thanks,
Works great! You have to keep in mind that first you screw off your antenna in order to improve the transmitting quality (no other radio frequencies will be received, that could disturb listening to your music). Second: give the transmitter a few seconds to arrange radio frequency. Then it will work out in a perfect way and the Ipod has enough power to operate the transmitter for some hours.Great!
I've run the gamut of MP3 players; Muvos, Cowon and finally iPods (Nano and Video). After struggling with iTunes and the crazy things it does to my music collection (like for instance I can't play 90% of my library on my laptop now because its not "authorized"!) I finally decided I was ready to take charge of my own MP3s! Somebody in a very helpful review mentioned that this was the MP3 player to get if you want to have control over your collection and they were so right.So here are the wonderful things I can do with the Vision M that I can't do with my iPod:1) Musicmatch, I finally get to use my beloved musicmatch which I abandoned when I couldn't get it to work with my iPods.2) Volume levelling... doesn't everybody else notice they have to reach for their iPod on every other song to adjust the blaring or whisper quiet volume?3) Delete, edit, create playlists; how wonderful that I don't have to remember what I want to do to my playlist til I get home and hook my iPod up to iTunes... I can just make the adjustment on the spot now! I must have died and gone to heaven.4) Listen to music while recharging5) Watch my videos in bold crisp beautiful color, I didn't realize how clunky videos looked on the iPod til I saw them on the Vision M.6) Wonderful bass boost, with the Vision the sound is so much fuller and deeper than the slightly shiny sounding iPod.7) No more converting to iPod format, many videos will copy over with no conversion at all. Nowhere near as difficult to get videos onto the Vision M.8) No more iTunes purchases, now I can buy my music anywhere and still be able to use it on my Vision M. Especially Rhapsody which is my favorite way to buy tracks... after I've listened to them for a while and really decided I like them.9) Shuffle within a playlist (as far as I can tell the shuffle on iPod will only work on its entire music collection!).Now I'm not saying this baby is perfect, but its such an improvement from the iPod/iTunes world that I just had to give it 5 stars.So to be fair, things that are not so hot about the Vision M:1) Hard to buy accessories in stores.2) Whats with this weird adaptor/dock thing that you have to plug in the bottom to charge it or connect USB? It would be so much nicer to just plug the cables directly into the Vision M.3) I am finding that this isn't easily used as a backup drive, the iPod was really nice in that regard. I don't really understand why they make it so difficult... you have to format it and then it is hard to find the place to put your data, kind of silly! Maybe I will keep the iPod just for backups, I don't know.4) Lacks the iPod Wow factor, but then my iPods have lived in their cases for 10 months so they aren't exactly making people drool since nobody can see them anyway! I'm thinking Wow factor is fun but overrated...In conclusion, I am a convert and will be using this for all my music needs once the case and skin comes in the mail ;) This baby is geek heaven and us control freaks love it too! Fashionistas may want to stick with the iPods...
Okay, so my friend ordered an iPod from amazon. Oo! It came fast. Sweet. Click wheel is nice, screen is good, minimalist design is nice. Hmm....maybe I should get one of these...OO! Zen Vision M has FM Radio, Voice Recorder, and a better screen the iPod?!?!! WHAT?! It's 35 bucks less than iPod?! Duh! I'ma get ZEN!Product came in two days. YAY!Loaded 2500+ songs from Windows Media Player 11 and URGE onto the Zen. Sweet! 3 hours of song syncing and I'm set! Amazing sound quality with Bass Booster on and V-MODA Bass Freq headphones. Way better than my friend's iPod (black 30gb)Battery Life is fine. Seriously, when do you need 15 hours of playback without charging?With some DVD ripping software, I've gotten DVD's onto this guy. Honestly, the screen size is fine for movies. The screen is way better than the iPod; I compared Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest with my Zen and my friend's iPod. Pretty awesome difference in favor of the ZEN VISION M! The FM Radio is great, and voice recording is a great for "Note To Self"'s. I'm just so totally bummed I didn't get the 60GB ZEN VISION M; I've loaded up these 30 gigs already! Oh well, still an AMAZING value, I highly recommend for any WINDOWS over iPod. ZEN DOES NOT WORK WITH MAC! Just a note =]***UPDATE***Yo, buy a case. The front gets a little scratched up during everyday use. Mhmm...
I run a small graphic design business, and this printer can handle anything I throw at it. We use it more than any of our other printers. I can print everything from a run of several dozen letters and lables to sharp color pictures. We even printed our "save the date" letters and envelopes for our upcoming wedding. I buy inexpensive ink cartridges at printpal.com, and the quality is still great. Sometimes there is banding across sentences, but then i just clean the heads, which takes a few seconds. I have to clean every three or four weeks. I think the banding occurs because dust and hair get into the opening where the paper sits. To prevent exposure to dust, i lay a magazine across the top of the printer with just enough space for the paper to feed through freely. This really helps to prevent the banding. The ink cartridges last a long time too. Overall, a great machine for the money, and i would highly recommmend it.
This was a great buy, especially for it's price. What a great Mac alternative. Thank you!
I bought one of these gadgets new last year, and tried using it out in the field. This model has the diagonal so you can see it from the back of your scope, a great feature, by the way.When I plugged it in, I couldn't get the dot into the diagonal, let alone, center it. I eyeballed my alignment beforehand and when I plugged in the laser, it would be way off. So, I adjusted my optics to get the dot in the center. When I did that, my mirrors were so far out I could only see about a quarter of the mirror in the focuser.So, I gave up and did it the old fashioned way.One day, I decided to try again. This time I was in the garage and set everything up. During this process, I just happened to rotate the laser in the focuser and the dot moved! Turns out, right from the factory, my unit came off-center. Whoever assembled it never centered it. There are adjustment screws so you can adjust the center, but by that time I was frustrated and gave up for the day. That was late last year and I haven't got back to it yet. I still give this unit four stars because I know that when I get the laser to actually point the right way, I'm sure it will work just fine. I just think Meade needs to work a little on their quality control, especially for something as simple as this. Still recommended.
I'm writing this review for the sole purpose of telling you about their customer service. A year and a month after I bought these an internal problem occurred, the fuse on the back kept blowing, and the speakers were totally useless. The speakers were out of warranty but I called anyway and Klipsch replaced them! Being outside of my warranty they had every right to say tough luck, but they stood behind their product and made the right decision.Thank you Klipsch.p.s. They sound excellent too.And they're still kicking! Oct, 2012.
I bought this for my husband for christmas!It works great.. we travelled Christmas Day and it took us everywhere we wanted to go!Fantanstic!!
I BOUGHT THIS LENS 80% BASED ON OTHERS' REVIEWS. AND I AM GLAD I HAVE THIS LENS IN MY BAG NOW SO I CAN GO OUT AT NIGHT AND TAKE QUALITY PHOTOS WITHOUT SPEEDLIGHT. IT IS VERY SHARP.
It was comforting to tune into a local all-news radio station during a night time blackout. The yellow colour cast illumination provided by the flashlight easily replaces a burning candle. The flashlight bulb is replaceable.Once the supplied rechargable Ni-MH battery pack is plugged into it's socket, the Dynamo crank stiffens during rotation. Not good. Therefore, one star had to be deducted from an otherwise handy unit.
I bought the Sony HD3 in lieu of the IPOD because of all the reviews I read stating that Sony had the best sound. I was not disapointed with the sound--it's amazing. HOWEVER, I had to exchange it after only four days because the flimsy power button bent when my fingernail accidentally slipped under it. The power button on this device is very thin and should anything get caught underneath it, it will easily bend. This is something Sony should consider modifying with the HD5 that is scheduled to be out this year.Also: The software is not the best but not as bad as some reviews would lead you to believe.The best reason to buy this MP3 player: The sound--it's awesome. Also the battery life is a plus but don't count on getting 30 hours unless you convert to the Sony format.
No difference between this and the one I paid $18.00 for. Resolution was identical, so I took the other one back. Save yourself some money and buy these.....
Didn't come with any instructions, had to figure it out myself. It worked alright for a little while, but after only turning it on twice the button broke, and the product is completely unusable. I had to stuff foam inside to keep the HDD from becoming dislodged. Going to return.
This is SCSI RW drive. Will burn 650M in less than 10 min. Great for servers with SCSI drives to daisy chain.Bought this drive. Worked for 3 months. It was great for first 3 months. Broke on the 4th month. Contacted Yamaha. After numourous run around, gave me non-working number for RMA #. When it works, it's great. Their service/support people suck! Once it breaks, you're on your own. But if it doesn't break, you're blessed with fortune.Just my experience, your mileage may vary.
I absolutely love this lamp! It appears to be very well made and designed. The parts are thin and nicely finished. It almost looks sculptural. It's very adjustable for putting the light right where you need it - the adjustable shade helps a lot. Now understand that this lamp will not light up a room. But it will put enough light right on the task at hand. I use it when doing computer work. I don't like having on overhead lights, because of the glare (on my glasses and on the screen). I find this illuminates my work well without causing undue light spread that would interfere with viewing my monitor.
I followed the instructions but it didn't work with my Toshiba 2003 T.V., BEWARE it may not work with your T.V. either be sure to check your T.V. mannual, and see if it says no 1080i signals!
great camera, especially for the price you pay. about it being the "worst, most crappy camera ever known to man." yeah, if you move the camera while taking pictures, the picture is going to be a little blurry, but that happens with any camera, even an SLR that takes film. the videos? no where does it say that they playback with sound. and having to save pictures? i don't know what camera that person was using, but it's not true with this camera. this camer takes great quality pictures, i used it for 3 months in germany and it never let me down, and i continue to use it over a year later. about the LCD not showing anything: just push the DISP/BACK button once and you've got it. otherwise, the LCD got turned off, which you can fix by going to the menu and turning it back on. i dont know, maybe the kodak easy share is a better camera for someone who has no idea how to take a picture. you do have to have some idea what you're doing with this camera, like how to take a decent picture, but even if you don't, it's easy enough to get the hang of it.
I don't recommend this router. It does have good features such as stateful packet inspection (SPI) in the firewall; however, the router's reliability is poor. It's signal strength fluctuates greatly throughout the day and it drops signals. I recommend paying a little more and getting a better router.
So far so good. I'm not sure about it's reliability yet as I just got it but it works and was so easy to install.
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..
I am actually writing a review for the D-CJ506CK, which is exactly the same model but with the following differences:*It is black with red backlighted display*Comes with a car kit plus an AC adapterTime of Ownership: 2 monthsThe unit looks very sturdy and well built. It has a two line lcd that displays the track name and artist in a scrolling fashion on the top line and the track number and elapsed song time at the bottom (supports ID3 tagging) It also has a battery status and play mode indicator. It plays quite loud and has an option that prevents it from playing so loud as to cause injury to your ears. It does play MP3 cds for 24 hours on two AA alkaline batteries and Sony reports 32 with regular cd's (I have checked the former but not the latter claim). In any case just buy NiHi batteries they will pay for themselves many times.The quality of music is very good and I truly love the bass boost (2 levels). The player never skips. It comes with 2 levels of skip protection, I have never used the second one yet.Pros:Backlighted display when using DC or AC current (the lcd will light up for few seconds if a button is pressed when using batteries)Very long battery lifePlays VBR mp3'sNo problems reading cd-rw's burned in different computersYou can search within a song.Easy navigation and hold buttonDecent earphonesCon's (what keeps me from rating it 5 stars):No remote controlNo playlist playbackDoes not recharg the batteries (not a big deal)Bottom line: for the price and quality of the unit is is a very smart buy
OEM battery at a knock off price. Its the perfect battery, installation was a snap, battery life is very good, and its cheap. How could you find a more perfect battery unless it was free?!?!
The battery wears out but I'm going to get a new one so that doesn't matter. 30 gb is all I need for storage, and it's exactly the right size for what I use it for!
I bought this router in July when my Siemens Speedstream wireless router somehow fried. To date, I have only had to restart the router a handful of times (all during electrical storms)and since I upgraded the firmware in September, I have had no restarts.The router works seemlessly with my G4 Mac with a Belkin PCI wireless card running 10.2.8 and my Windows XP laptop using a D-Link PCMCIA wireless card. The mac address filtering feature included in the router software is a very useful security feature for apartment building living and setting it up is very easy.I highly reccommend this product.
This item works very well as a charger, but the FM transmission is very weak. The problem is not in the signal reaching the radio, but in the volume; I have to turn my radio volume up at least twice as loud to hear the music equally as well as the radio or a cassette. Belkin makes a product that produces much more volume, a fuller sound with more low-end sound, as well as being able to digitally choose any FM frequency.I don't care what kind of car you drive, this product does not work as well as some others.
This little device is so useful one could argue it should be included with the camera! I purchased it soon after the camera and use it very often. It attaches to the strap and snaps on and off as needed.It would be too clever for words if the power switch automatically got shut off when attaching this to the strap but that's just the obsessive engineer in me.I have found this to be an absolute necessity when using long lenses on a tripod. I have found that I can "bouce" the signal off a close wall and get the camera to fire without having to point the remote directly at the front of the camera.With the camera in Live View, mounted on a tripod, and running auto-focus, I can sit in a chair and fire away without being near the camera. I have not included myself in any group photos yet but that day will come soon enough!For the price, this belongs on every Canon camera strap!
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.
I've had this tv since the end of Feb 2005 and I'm happy with every cent I paid for this tv so far. The delivery worked seamlessly with the set showing up earlier than I expected and the folks removed it from the box and set it up. The picture quality is perfect. I bought an HDTV antenna from Radio Shack and get the High-Def local channels over the air (for free, obviously). Works great with the dvd player. And the speakers are so good that sometimes I have to double-check if I have the sound coming from the Bose speakers or the tv (no exaggeration here, and I love the Bose speakers). There are more than enough inputs/outputs (audio/video).I bought this set after reading nothing but positive reviews on the web for this model. I give it a full five star rating.
I have five of these. I bought one and liked it a lot. Then I bought 4 more for various places in the office and studio. It's bright if you put it close to what you are working. And it puts off less heat than a CF bulb, which is to say that it is really cool.But, in the first lamp I have had the failure that was described in an earlier review. It began flickering then shut off. It now will stay lit for about 30 seconds when you first turn it on and then shuts itself off. The high rating on MTBF on the LEDs is meaningless if the switch only lasts six months.I am going to see what the scoop is on repair. If I can get it repaired, I'll up my rating, because when the light works it is great. If not, I will give it 0 stars and wait for my investment in these lights to be worthless in another x months.
Always a believer in you get what you pay for I was surprised at the quality for a decent price.I am very impressed with Yamaha CM500 Headset & microphone the sound quality of earphones as well with the quality of the microphone, well constructed, strong and not easily broken. Positioning of the microphone is easy and stays in place until you are ready to move it. Moving the microphone you do not get the feeling you are going to break it, strong construction and flexible. Fits comfortably overhead, nice cushion ear cups.I previously purchased Kxxxx xx49, they did not last, plastic mic connection.Sounds are GoodConstruction is GoodPrice is GoodWill update later if perception changes at any point.
I have carried a "Daytimer" for years and it would not fit in my purse. Researching my options, I liked the idea of a PDA, especially one that would synchronize with my Outlook program. I didn't need Wi-Fi or a mobile PC, I just wanted a "Daytimer that would fit in my purse". This basic little unit has been exceptional and it has exceeded my needs. I have downloaded a few programs into it, including several games and "Handy Shopper". I still have a lot of space left. I only had one problem when I downloaded a game that obviously must have had a conflict. (I would caution people to back up before you download any new program and only download from reliable sources). I rebooted and deleted the program and it has since been working like a champ.This unit has replaced my Daytimer and has now become indispensable!I highly recommend this PDA as it has been very reliable and has been easy for me to use and I am a first time PDA'er. I also have experienced no problems with it (knock on wood!)and carry it wherever I go.
The Bushnell Binocular arrived with one of the lens barrels broken off. I bought it to go on safari to Kenya and didn't have time to send it back to get an undamaged one so I tried to super glue the barrel in place. It didn't work because I suspect the alignment was wrong. The barrel was broken off at the point where it screws into the housing. The box was not damaged so the binoculars must have been packed broken and shipped.I will not buy another Bushnell product.
I bought this to transfer old cassettes to disc. It has been a wonder to work with. I have found nothing that doesn't work beyond expectations. With the auto-reverse I just start it up and copy the whole tape to pc in no time at all. Playback on the cassette deck is great.
Never worked from the day I removed them from the packaging and charged them. Then when I needed a tow and tried to use them to contact another Boater, they didn't work, finally when I flagged another boat down and they agreed to tow us to the Marina, my son was on the boat towing us, less that 50 feet away, and we couldn't even talk to one another. Never used them again, and will never by a product from the again.Disgusted in PA
I bought this camera last Fall for snorkeling. Played with it at home - iked the pictures that I took on land...Loved the small size that I could take anywhere and not worry about the weather.Took it on a snorkeling trip, took some nice photos and was happy with it until it flooded on the 3rd day.Returned it to Olympus when I got home, they replaced it right away.Fast forward to a few weeks ago - I took the new one on another snorkeling trip. First snorkel, IT FLOODS AGAIN! I have returned it to Olympus and am waiting to hear how they deal with this. I have had cameras since I was 15 (lets just say I am a fair bit older than that now!), and have never had a problem with a camera till now. I followed all the instructions for care and cleaning. I am VERY disappointed.I will not use this camera unless I have the U/w housing for it....the good thing there is if the housing floods, the camera should still be ok, but that is not the issue here.....All in all I would say it is a decent camera for the outdoors person who wants a tough little camera that is easy to fit in a pocket or backpack but the camera has not held up to the claims for it's abilities underwater.
This may be something for the casual photographer, but for someone who needs to use their camera on a regular basis I don't recommend these batteries. First, you need TWO for the Olympus c740...which is roughly $26 at a time. I volunteer for a local football organization that has 3 squads and on game day I take pictures for approximately 6 hours straight. I don't use flash at all, just point and shoot. These batteries lasted for a little over 200 pictures and 9 hours of shooting time before giving out. This means that I would have to replace these batteries for each game day and that is ridiculous. I certainly didn't get over 1000 pics like the previous reviews! I have since purchased 8 of the Monster rechargeable Nihm batteries with the charger and I make it through game day just fine. The total cost was $60 but it will last me all season and more....better value in the long run.
Extra sharp picture - no dropped pixels annnnnnd its 8 ms refresh rate is suspect. Nice unit !
the book talks all the interesting aspects of C, and very useful if you are familiar with it. but not a good book if you need one for reference.
I had to upgrade to this model from a much older version because I needed the SDHD support.Data transfer speed is lightning fast, especially when compared to cameras and other digital media using their own transfer to PC.The unit is compact, and has great industrial design. Its not much bigger than a USB key. I carry one with me when I travel for easy data transfer.Plug in your SD, SDHD, mini SD, or mini SDHD card into unit. Then plug the USB key itself into a USB slot on your PC. No drivers needed.
I purchased this for my server while I was moving it to a location in the house that didn't already have a internet port. It has worked extremely reliably... Currently I am using it in conjunction with a 802.11g router... but my next purchase will be an -n to complete the system!
I purchased this product based on the recommentation of others in my office. I purchased this as a Christmas gift for a family member. It is amazingly easy to operate and provides instant gratification. It is so incredibly easy to use - too bad remote controls aren't this easy.
Recently received my Voyage 200, and am very pleased with the unit itself. As others have commented, the lack of a decent printed manual is a drawback.Knowing that the TI-89 Titanium is functionally almost identical to the Voyage 200, I called Texas Instruments and ordered a TI-89 manual. Customer service was very friendly, the manual was cheap ($4.95 + s/h), and it arrived quickly.TI really should package this manual with the Voyage 200, and maybe they'll start doing it in the future. In the meantime, if you're getting a Voyage 200, just order an 89 manual from TI.
I'm not an audiophile so I was very happy with my pair of Sennheiser PXC 250. Until their NoiseGard broke. Sennheiser were great to fix them free of charge, but I was spoiled now and couldn't just listen to my music through generic headphones while I waited for my good ones to get fixed. I decided to get a second pair, but try something different. I fly to Europe twice a year so I really wanted something that would sound great and counter the drone of the engines.ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint are the best headphones I've tried, hands down. They are, no doubt, superior to the PXC 250. The bass is wonderful (many people complain about it, but I find it great), lows and highs are clear. It's a joy to have them on -- sturdy, comfortable, though they will mess your hair :-) and are in the way if you lean against the airplane window.Only reason I can't give them five stars is the sound leakage. If you use the headphones in a noisy environment, in the plane they are outstanding. But use them in the library and everyone will hear you. Sometimes the leakage is so loud it's just bad manners to keep the headphones on.A final point, which I didn't see anyone else mention. These headphones will not work with rechargeable batteries.UPDATE: I've been using the headphones for over a month now and they are very, very comfortable. I love them, and sound leakage isn't all that bad. But as of yesterday the cable is no longer working properly -- meaning I can only hear sound in the left can. The cable is detachable from headphones so I can buy a new one. Well, it's one of those slim jacks (like the one on the Iphone) and a standart 3.5mm male-male cable won't fit in. And a standard cable is all that BestBuy, Circuit City or Walmart offer in the town where I live. So I bought this cable here advertised to fit an Iphone --Belkin F8Z181-06-GLD Mini-Stereo Cable for iPhoneTurns out the cable still won't fit the headphone jack. I'm at a loss as to what cable to buy so I picked up an old starndart 3.5mm and thinned it with a knife. It works but I can't say I'm too happy...
I had a stuck filter, after trying a number of ways I ordered this and the filter came off with no trouble.
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.
This has been working great for about a month now. Battery seems to be holding up.
Excellent product for occaisional printing. Too costly for high volume printing.
I put this together over about a week of lunch hours, probably about 3 hours to assemble. Directions were clear and easy to understand. I heard nothing but some white noise when I first powered it up, but my workstation is below ground. As soon as I stepped outside I started hearing planes. The closer planes were the loudest. It worked first time, with no additional tuning or tweaking needed.I used it on my last vacation, from inside a plane you'll only hear your own pilot, but it's pretty interesting. It's a completely passive design and emits zero RF, so it is perfectly safe for in-flight use. After about 20 hours of listening, I am still on my first battery, so battery life is good as well. I can recommend this, if it's the kind of thing you're looking for.
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.
My computer fits nicely in this carry bag and my mouse and power adapter in another pocket.There's a flap that folds over the two bigger compartments and a nice shoulder carrying strap for easier carrying. There's an area for pens and pencils but I'm always afraid they'll fall out. Overall though this is a great carrying bag and I would buy it again without hesitation.
Ordered on Friday and arrived on today which is now only Monday! So far they work great, I did some reviews online and these headphones where highly recommended. I could not beat this price anywhere else online either. So definitely no complaints from me.
If you have a USB port that you need to stand on your head to find or just hard to reach, this is perfect. Can't beat the price!
First off, I'm a keyboard freak. I have had tons of famous keyboards including the legendary Northgate and IBM M type. I'm a software engineer and typing is part of my life. I have purchased 6 of these MCK-142 pro. (Food dropped into them) They are under different brands but share the same part number.This keyboard is simply the best investment you can give to yourself, especially for heavy typists. The keys are slightly larger than normal so you need to extend a little. The programmable keys are Godsend. You can program the 24 keys to type long variables, addresses, names, signatures, or even launching applications because these programmable keys can record special key combinations, such as ctrl-Ecs. There's no software, no driver, because all the programming is sone on the keyboard. Many people have gone through pain to get outdated Northgate drivers and the MCK-142 pro is much better, believe me.The only thing I wish it'd have is a switch like Northgate Omnikey pro where you can change the key layout (qerty/dvorak) and swap control key and caps lock key. otherwise, it's perfect.Not to mention the mechanical key switches. Yes it's loud but it's much more accurate and you will type faster and faster with it. Once you go mechanical, you will never go membrane again.If you want mechanical keyboard without paying big bucks, go with Benq or Acer &quot;Accufeel keyboard&quot; or Focus &quot;2001&quot; keyboard. They are real inexpensive. You can also go with old IBM M type which is selling at a website but i find them a little tiring after long use.Why would you buy a $100+ keyboard when you can buy one for 5 bucks? Your wrists will thank you. You will type faster. You will finally know what a real keyboard feels like.
I am very happy with this unit. I have it hooked up to a Panasonic 51&quot; projection HDTV, using it with a Zenith indoor antenna. Reception is not a problem (I am 35 miles north of Boston) and the picture quality is great. It took about 20 minutes to hook up, very easy, and the menus did not present any problem at all. I think it's a great unit for the money.
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 is a very good transmitter. I've already enjoyed hours of listening in my car using it. The only drawback is that it doesn't go as low as my FM 'dial'. Therefore, the options of potential numbers to use is limited at times...
After crashing my PC six times trying to transfer my camcorder tapes to DVD, I found this mailer kit. It works like mail order photo processing -- just send in your videotape and a DVD comes back.The DVD has a really cool feature in that there are pictures from the video that are used as a menu screen on the outside cover. This is great for reminding everyone what is on the videotape that has a title like &quot;Summer 1998&quot;. There are also music videos on the DVD made from my own footage. This was interesting but I wish they were a little longer.All in all, this is a great service at a great price. I wish I could get my money back for my fancy PC with its DVD drive.
I am very happy with this purchase. I debated whether or not to buy a much more expensive amplified antenna, but instead chose to roll the dice and buy this basic model. It turned out to be a wise choice. I placed the antenna on top of the TV cabinet in my living room, which is in a corner several feet from any window. Even without extending the antennae, I was able to pick up 16 channels at 100% signal strength from as far away as 30 miles. I later found that on very cloudy days it's helpful to extend the antennae to ensure the best signal. It has proven to be a perfect fit for my location.
I just wanted to share our positive exprience with eagle shipping. The unit was delivered in 7 days to our Florida house over the Xmas holiday.The TV looks sharp with a great picture a clean modern look to the design. So far we are please we purchase this TV.
Previously I used purely D-Link: DI-634Mimo router, 2 DP-311U print servers, 3 D-Link PCI adapters. After 1 year (the timing is just right for the manufacturer, 1 year warantee is expired) DI-634m dead then I bought this DI-625. Price is very low but I didn't know stability is low as well.After a really fast installation, every 2 to 3 hours the DI524 just disconnected. After numerous hours trying, I found this DI524rev.D is not stable. Return it (bought it from local Fry's, sorry, not Amazon.com) and bought a Netgear WPN824v2 mimo there ($59.99). It's worked as a router supposed to be. Then DP-311U not working since the DP use 192.168.0.X, not 192.168.1.X as Netgear's IP range. Heard it can be changed from 0 to 1 but requierd some efforts. Luckily I found frys.com has refurbished Netgear WGPS606 for sale at $29.99. I bought it and it just worked again! Now one WGPS606 hooked up 2 printers. I didn't try WGPS606 ethernet cabled to 4 computers.D-Link may have some good products but at least DI-524 not worked for me and from now, I quit from D-Link.I would think the Netgear is a good deal. $59.99 + $29.99 I got a mimo router and a print server for 2 printers (and 4 computers).
See those open corners? Sooner or later you are going to scratch up your iPod on those. If you want a quality leather case, check out the Marware CEO Classic. They make 2 sizes, one for each of the 3G dimensions, so you don't have a nightmare getting your 30Gig iPod out of the case you jammed it into, and your 10, 15, or 20 gig doesn't slop around. Also uses the Multidapt system, which allows you to switch to different types of clips, even a bike clip is available.The corners of the CEO are open a tiny bit, but they should protect your iPod from all but the most bizarre of circumstances.
I bought this cable to connect my HP laptop to my Sony HDTV. I'm not sure if there is some kind of compatibility issue, but it will not send a signal to my TV. Other cables in my house work, so the problem is not the ports on my laptop or tv.
I bought this product because out of the 4 different printer servers I was looking at, this was the only one that said it supports the X-6170. I brought it home, got it up and operating but it only printer 1/2 a test page and would never do more. I couldn't even cancel the print job. Did not recognize the scanner either.I checked the supported printers via the onboard printer list and the website and neither said the X-6170 was supported. Only the box had it listed.I called customer service and they told me the box was wrong and it did not support my printer.
The headphones have amazingly good sound and decent range. For the price they are a steal. The batteries last for days of use, and we use nimh rechargeables which work just as well. In fact they work so well I just ordered 6 more pair to give as gifts.
Good product. good quality. at all satisfied. thats all thats all thats all thats all thats all thats all thats all
I would not recomend this product. Although I could hear my Ipod music, the quality was terrible. I noticed that when I changed my radio to "mono" instead of "stereo" the static disapated a bit, but, well...it was mono and there was still a lot of static. Plus, I couldn't hear my music at all unless I was holding it right next to the radio (within 2 ft).I also tried it on my two car radios. Although there wasn't as much static on one car radio as my home stero, the sound quality was awful (yet again) and I had to turn the volumn way up just to hear it. Also, every time I moved the Ipod I would hear a surge of static. I'd rather listen to a skipping CD than that sound!But, the other car (a 92 VW) had much better sound quality for some reason. There was still the static (although still better than the ladder two radios) so I am still returning it. But, maybe those who have had luck just play it on the "right" kind of radio?I thought I was getting a great deal...but this will be my first return to Amazon.
I bought this 4 years ago, but yesterday the right side of the earphone stopped working. I've worn these daily at the gym, and they are fantastic. If you are looking for a gym-worthy earphones that can handle the motion and sweat for hours, then this one is for you. I've ran, cycled and kickboxed with these earphones and I've had no problem with it. Before this, I've tried 4 different earphones for the gym, and none of them would stay on my head. Since my old one has retired, I'm planning to order the same one and won't even bother with any other types/brand. Sound quality is really good (but then again, I'm not really an expert on sound bass etc).One disadvantage: They're a bit chunky; not foldable. And the length is a bit too long so I always have to wrap it around my mp3 player to shorten it (I'm 5'2" and the chord is 48" long from the plug to the tip of the earphones).
Easy to use and works great. Makes excellent copies. Pictures are bright and clear. Easy to understand instructions. Highly recommend.
I am an amateur photographer and those little cameras are simply wonderful. It is light easy to carry around and takes great photos.Overall, given my limited use so far I am very pleased with all the snapshots I own...specially the Casio's.They are user friendly for the ones who hate to read complicated manuals. Also, considerably inexpensive and more than perfect for a quick point and shoot capture.
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!
We bought these to make diaper bag tags for the babies at our church. They worked great! One caution though- I didn't read the fine print to see that these have to be heat sealed. You need a high heat laminator to seal these. They've held up great! We used Sharpies to write on the back (on top of the plastic) and that has worn off. That would only matter if you were planning on having blanks to fill in like we did. Great price!
It took me precisely 3 minutes to install the card, including the Windows 2000 restart sequence! It worked perfectly on boot up with the default values. I got much stronger signals than the 802.11b card (Linksys) I used previously. I still use this card on my old 802.11b network in mixed mode although I will be upgrading the network to 802.11g when I have time to do so (I already bought the router for it). I would recommend this card to anyone.
Really nice product--so easy to click and scroll. Works great with my iMac. In fact, I find it easier to use than the original mouse that came with the computer (I think they call that one the Mighty Mouse) because the MacAlly IceMouse doesn't have the tiny scroll ball. I did like the tiny scroll ball of the Mighty Mouse when I first got my computer, but, after I used it for awhile, I found that it would fail to operate unless I turned the mouse upside down and rolled it furiously, back and forth, to get it going again. Finally, it just failed to work altogether. The larger, more traditional scroll wheel on this MacAlly Ice Mouse, although not as innovative as the tiny scroll wheel, seems like it will be more durable and reliable over the course of time than was the tiny ball of the Mighty Mouse. The white color is attractive and fits in with the color and design of my Mac.Highly recommended!
I bought this to see how well it performs against the larger and more expensive Gary Fong's Lightsphere (which I used and loved). Although this yielded slightly harsher flash, I give it a 5 because of the cost savings and the space savings. The Lightsphere from Gary Fong was just huge and costs many times or more (I don't have the collapsible, so don't know how much space may be saved with this version). I'd recommend this one.
This is great! 4GB for $36 and change... plus I ordered it on Tuesday and received it on Thursday on Free Super Saver! How'd they do that?I transferred EVERYTHING crucial I needed fom my old PC to the new one in two trips. Now I'm using it as ReadyBoost on my Windows Vista piece of junk.. but that's another story.
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 just decided to throw it away after months of hassle. it seemed to me as great solution to go wireless but it never really works. i have it connected to an imac. difficult set up. every time i need to print, i need at least 3 tries until i succeed. i dont have the patience anymore. never lexmark again.
These are ver high quality printable cdr discs! What does printable mean, you ask? It means that you can actually print right onto the disc using your printer and an easy, special method. These discs can be writen to at 12x+ speeds and are top-notch in quality.
I've had the box for about a year. Over time it seems to drop calls. I plug my PS3 into it and it will drop off my game server consistently. I attached a DLINK and everything works fine. Software upgrades did not help. Vonage should look for a better system.
good job pront delivery and god quality in the product, properly packed it work with out a problem as soon as I stareted using it
I love the TV. Bought one in Nov 2007.After about a year or so; it started doing the 'wont turn on' problem and I researched and saw the common problem. Got it fixed and TV has worked wonderfully ever since and I love it. Beautiful picture and great sound with great features.Found out today that Samsung has reached a class action lawsuit for owners of this model TV plus some other Samsung models. You can get reimbursed for any costs associated with fixing the TV.[...]
Unlike the low-end Creative X-Fi Extreme Audio I had before, this one has no problems in either Windows or Linux. The driver even works on the 64-bit versions of both. It is a little simpler in its design from the other X-Fi cards, but it still sounds great.
In a world where network cards are built into motherboards and USB Wireless adapters are practically a dime a dozen I never thought I would ever need to buy one of these cards again. Boy was I wrong. I had forgotten how easy these things just slide in and work. Cisco/Linksys are masters of their craft.
Executive summary: 1.44 floppies are just not cutting it. I work with clients and don't want to lug around a CD burner to move files from my laptop to/from their network. I also don't always want to lug my laptop home. Enter Simpletech's Bonzai USB mini drive. It is awesome. If you are looking for high capacity and expandable computer storage in a small, portable, USB-based, no install hassle package, buy the Bonzai USB mini-drive now.A few details . . .Insert it into a USB port, and in about 5 seconds Windows 2000 and Windows XP (home and professional) pop up a message telling you about the removable disk that it automatically found. Automatically! No drivers are required for Windows 2000 and XP. This is very cool when you are visiting a client or friend and don't really want to install stuff on their PC. From there, you use the USB drive just like a hard drive (drag and drop, etc.)Here are some factoids I wish the product description (or picture) would have told me:1) A 4 foot USB extension cable is included, which in my book eliminates any negative dealing with the fact that the USB ports on some computers are close together or very tight. (BTW I have a Compaq Presario with 2 USB's on the front and although it is tight the Bonzai works fine there without the extension, even with my mouse plugged in right beside it). Having to carrying a small cable is just not that big of deal folks.2) It is very small. 2 1/2&quot; long including the USB plug. 1 1/4&quot; wide. 1/2&quot; deep.3) It is very light. About the weight of one Oreo Double Stuff cookie :)4) The USB plug has a cap.5) The case is heavy plastic.6) A blue lanyard (i.e big shoestring looking thing that goes around your neck like a Referee's whistle) is included. I like this a lot since it helps remind me to take it with me :)7) I have a 60MB zip file on my Bonzai right now which unzips faster than those on my hard drive. Did I mention the Bonzai is fast? And I'm only on USB 1.0.8) The whole thing seems solid and well made.BTW, a guy I work with and I did some research. We both concluded that Bonzai is the answer to our goal of a slick way to quickly move files between computers, with zero install requirements (at least on Win2K and WinXP). He is very envious of me since he opted for the Sandisk Cruzer instead of the Bonzai (because his Best Buy didn't have the Bonzai). I picked Bonzai and was delighted to find that amazon.com has it. The Cruzer is about 4-5 times bigger, and doesn't feel nearly as solid in my view.I opted for the 128MB model instead of the 256MB or 512MB models because at the time the cost was still pretty high. Things look much better these days since the 256 mb version costs less than what I paid for the 128mb version. If I was buying again, I'd go with at least the 256MB version, simply because I never seem to regret having too much space :) But the 128mb (equal to 88 diskettes) has been enough for me except for one time (and I really didn't expect the Bonzai to handle that 50 GIGAbyte backup file). The good news is that if I want to expand, all I have to do is buy a new memory card and snap it in place. In 20 seconds my 128mb drive becomes a 256mb or 512mb, or whatever capacity is available at the time.Bottom line: I've had mine for over a year now with ZERO PROBLEMS. Highly recommended!
I couldn't progress on my newest art piece because i ran out of ink. Eeep! You all came to my rescue once again. I got my ink SO fast. Awesome. &lt;3
Connection to Checkpoint VPN as well as others is only partial - requires that UDP encapsulation be forced on SecureClient. Still no VPN access to Exchange Server, can't map network drives.
Very happy with the service from Amazon.com. Product actually arrived 1 day before the ETA.Also very happy with the quality and speed of the printer.
These are the most uncomfortable headphones I have ever experienced. Not only are they bulky and imbalanced, the earcups simply do not fit properly.
I concur with the other reviewers. The RC1 is a simple little remote that easily lets you get in the picture without having to rush. I have it attached to my camera strap so it is always available. It is very easy to use. I was conducting some training and wanted pictures of the students and me together. I set up the tripod and camera, framed the shot, and took pictures at will without getting up.
As mentioned by other reviewers, the soldering inside at the turnable plugs come off on me after about 1 month of daily use. I have to open the case and re-solder it to get it to work again. I would recommend to just keep the metal connectors out all the time, then it should last for a long time.
I own a desktop manufactured in 2006 with 512MB of RAM. Things were getting slow, and forget about the kids playing Minecraft! The computer's RAM could be upgraded to 4G, (4 x 1G), so I purchased 4 of these, (type and speed were compatible with my computer). 10 minutes to install - no problems there, and now the speed issues have been resolved and the kids can play Minecraft. Great solution for a reasonable price.
I did a lot of research and finally decided on this unit. The installation was really easy, the three disc changer works flawlessly. I love the aux input. I play my ipod on it or connect it to my laptop and play either my itunes or stream from the internet.Great sound quality for such a small unit. I love the remote with strong magnet for the fridge. I like being able to shuffle songs b/t all three discs.The only downfall is the Aux cable. It is about 6 inches long so I had to go out and spend $25 for a longer one. If you plan on just using a small mp3 player then the 6 inch one is perfect.I would definitely purchase again.
TV DIDNT LAST 2 YEARS .GREAT PICTURE FOR 23 MONTHS. IT COSTS AS MUCH TO FIX AS IT DOES TO BUY ANOTHER. I WONT BUY ANOTHER SAMSUNG!!!
I'm not normally one to give any product a bad rating. For most things, if I don't like it, I discard it, and go on my way. But I bought this lens on the strengths of the Amazon reviews, and if I can help someone else avoid the same decision I made, it is worth it.Many reviews here seem to indicate that this lens is every bit as good as an L lens. That just isn't the case. If you need the L quality, this lens isn't going to give it to you. The sharpness and contrast that you expect with an L lens are missing from this lens.Now, if your primary concerns are price, and the only lens you have is the kit lens that came with your camera, this might be a great choice for you. As other reviewers have stated, the IS is a nice addition to a lens, and the image is probably acceptable for casual shooters. The zoom range is good for using this as a walk-around lens.I had really hoped that the lens could compete with other L lenses, because I needed a good walk-around lens. This one seemed to fit my needs, and at a great price, too. But the images just don't measure up to the standards that I am used to. For me, it is more important to have outstanding image quality than any other features in a lens. The 28-135 IS just doesn't deliver, and so this lens is not staying on my camera.
These headphones are incredible! I have a HUGE built-way-back-when A/C unit above my head in my office at school, and they bring the noise it makes to a background hum. I've compared these to the Bose QuietComfort 2, and there is a lower, not-so-distinct hiss that the headphones make when they are on with no music. There is more bass than the Bose, although the treble is not as crisp. They are on the large side and they do not contain sound (i.e. you can hear what someone is listening to when sitting next to them), but I'm fine with that. Even when on, you can still hear higher-pitched non-continuous sounds, like people talking and the like, but it is muffled. They are comfortable, and I like the fact that you can still listen to music even when they are off. Overall, a great product!
I bought exactly the same item a few years ago. It's only about half the thickness of the previous sheets, but they still call them "heavyweight". Now, each sheet (without the backing) is about half the thickness it used to be, or maybe even less than half. It's even thinner than the plastic shipping tape I use to seal boxes with.Also, this same item used to be a full 9" by 12". They still are, sort of. There is a line across one end to indicate which side is the easiest to separate, so it makes 1/2 inch of each sheet unuseable unless you don't mind the line being there.I only bought these because I didn't want to take a chance on any of the other brands that I don't have any experience with, and these were okay the last time. Now I wish I had tried one of the other, cheaper brands.
I recently purchased a set of Polk Audio speaker and was hunting for a receiver to go with it. After a lot of research going through a lot of gear I finally decided on 2 models - the Harmon Kardon and the Onkyo 603. I subsequently called or visited around 7-8 stores that carried both the HK and the Onkyo and they all recommended the 603. While you cannot go wrong with the HK, the Onkyo 603 was truly a great product and I'm really happy with it.The auto-setup was a breeze and it automatically calibrated my system. However, it went wrong at a couple of places. For example I had large front speakers and the auto-setup detected it as "small". Also, it had a hard time figuring out the sub-wwofer. But other than that this is one of the best receivers you can get at this price (less than $500)One thing to note about Onkyo is there incredible poor customer support. If you get an Onkyo product, remember that you won't get much of a customer support from their staff. I emailed them 10-15 times and got no response except their auto-response. I even called up just to get a rather rude lady on the line. Onkyo is a great company with great products backed up by a rather unprofessional staff.
I've tried many ear bud headphones, including:JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black)V-MODA Bass Freq In-Ear Stereo Headphone (Jaded Green)Panasonic RP-HV152 Portable Earbud Headphones with Powerful SoundJBuds J2 Premium Hi-Fi Noise-Isolating Earbuds (Black/Electric Blue)Cables Unlimited ZIP-AUDIO-CD2W ZipLinq Retractable Stereo Earphones (White)Skullcandy S2INCZ-033 INK'd Earbuds - BlackNone of them came close to the sound, comfort or general quality of these CX300's. They're simply the best!Make sure to get them when they're on sale, they seem to fluctuate between $20 and $50.
Great Laptop case Good Quality !I Recomend it to any one This is a great deal great PriceFast ShippingThanks ! Amazon
Finally, after buying and returning two other products, this is the laptop case I'm keeping. Perfect size for a white Macbook... not too snug, not too loose; soft corduroy lining and rugged nylon shell... easy Velcro open/close... and, just as important, it's cute. Not everyone wants that generic "executive" look. This is just what I was looking for!
I have had this unit for 3 years. I am very satisfied with it.I just added a new DVD with progressive scan capability. I connected it directly to the SONY VEGA televison using component video. I connected the digital audio from the new DVD player to the SAVAD900 unit via the TOSLINK. I noticed that when playing a DVD in the SAVAD900 it would decode the DD and DTS 5.1, however when playing the same DVD in my new DVD player connected to the SAVAD900 the DD and DTS was not decoded. I have read the SAVA Owner's Manual carefully. IT does not explicitly state that DD and DTS decoding is only available via the native DVD player but it must be so. I expected any digital audio source connected to the SAVA would be decoded as well. Guess not. THis is disappointing. Must be time to upgrade to a new Home Theater system. Anyone looking to buy a good used SAVAD900 unit please email me. [...]I live in South Florida, so if you are close you could pick it up.
What can I say? It is a cat-6 patch cable. The price is decent, but don't buy it unless you have use for a gigabit connection. Actually. You only really need a gigabit network if you move around big files and have a network adapter and the hardware that supports it.
I purchased this after seeing it in an advertisement in a jewelry making journal. I searched on-line for the item and found it via Amazon. I am delighted with the tool for my business. I have tried all types of photography for my jewelry and this is the perfect way to get a accurate and professional looking picture. We just talked about this item at our Guild meeting last night and we are having a class on using these in August. There are 2 other members with one and they said that they can be purchased at WallyWorld, but frankly, I did not see anything that is like it at Walmart. This is one of my main tools for my business. Now I can make decent pictures of my jewlery for an upcoming website. THANKS!!!TRRedmon
Due to the recently released Doom 3 and the upcoming Everquest 2, I bought this card for my latest computer build.Backed with 1GB PC3200 RAM and an Athlon 64 3200+ processor, this card rips though Doom 3 with all the effects on at 1024x768.THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THE BUYER NEEDS TO KNOW is that you should download and use the OMEGA DRIVERS in place of the Catalyst drivers that ATI gives you with the card (you'll need to search for them on Google, as I don't believe Amazon will allow me to post a direct link). It will save you a LOT of trouble, especially if you're planning on playing games.The Omega Drivers also add a bunch of useful tweaks that can enhance your video card. For example, RadLinker, which you can access by right clicking your desktop, going to properties &#62; settings &#62; advanced &#62; RadLinker, allows you to overclock your card with a simple slide bar. However, this card is functioning too well at it's current speed for me to risk anything/void the warranty, so I've left mine the way it is.
Just what I was looking for. My older standard 2-channel stereo finally quit and we needed an inexpensive receiver at our barn...nothing fancy, just needed to play FM and plug in an ipod. This unit has nice appearance, set up easily and for being under $100, the sound and quality is surprisingly good. Plenty of inputs and has A & B speaker function so we can use the speakers in the ranch office as well as outside the barn. I only rated 4 stars because it is a stripped down receiver, not becasue of any quality issue.
I love this little radio! After lugging around another brand "pocket size" radio, this one is light as a feather! I'm still not exactly sure how to program the thing (as other reviewers stated, the little owners manual leaves something to be desired, but it is a great little unit) It has a little button where you "lock" in what you are listening to so that it doesn't inadvertently skip to another station. Yet, you can still adjust the volume even though the station is locked in! Good feature. I researched these little pocket size radios because I want to listen to music, talk radio and tv shows while walking my dog. This is just what I was looking for. Seems like a solid little unit. I bought this one over the DT 200 because this has an auto=turn=off feature after 90 minutes, (the other unit, DT 200 shut off after 60 minutes. Too soon for me. Plus, I think I read that you can disable this feature in the DT 210 but not the DT 200... Go for this little unit. You'll be happy.
i have been looking for a device to listen to my music on the go, while i am jogging, driving or in the gym. i have tried the card based ones, fullsize cd players and also the hard drive based ones. finally this mini-cd player is the one that fits my life. it doesn't skip at all, even when i was jogging on the road, good idea to get an optional clip. I have a few mini CDRWs and i use them constantly, i fit upto 40 songs on a single disc. this baby works great for me, Battery life is also very good. i have had it for couple of months, as good as new.
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.
My Palm Z22 died after only 5 months of use. Palm said that outside of the 90 day warranty period there is nothing they can do to replace. They said they can try to fix for $75. No Thanks! They said that they are NO LONGER MANUFACTURING THESE DEVICES due to Palm producing Smart Phones.DO NOT BUY THIS OR YOU WILL BE WASTING YOUR MONEY. P.S. I rated this 5 stars to get this note noticed by potential shoppers. The real rating is a Zero!
I was doubtful about how well this would work but after using it I think its great. It slides off and on easily and leaves a very thin frame attached to the camera when it is off. Just wish I had ordered it in black to match my camera.
I didn't bother with the software on the CD that came with it, I went straight to the Delkin site and downloaded whatever was recent. It's worked wonderful with my Compaq Presario box running Win2K server.Also, the reader has a max capability of 128Mb cards.
This keyboard with its integrated trackpad has worked out great for controlling a Mac, while in bed. I use this wireless combo on my lap, with a Mac which has a video projector for its monitor, creating a 100" diagonal measured image on the wall. I'm still using the first set of batteries with this device after having it for 7 months. This system does see light use, since many times I only use the keyboard long enough to select an iTunes video to watch.This keyboard/trackpad combo device is just what I needed, for my application.
Buyer beware!I purchased a Viking 512 CF card and it lasted about a month before ceasing to function. The replacement card lasted about two months and then crashed. Interestingly, I discovered that my "replacement" card had already been returned once before by somebody else - I had NEVER been informed that I might receive a refurbished card.Viking refused to refund my money and is in the process of sending me another replacement. I wonder how long this one will last.
The Onkyo TX-SR304 Home Theater system was very easy to set up and use. I matched it up with some Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speakers. The two together make a great match.The sound was just what I was looking for.
Yo compre este mp3 hace dos meses trabajo bien un mes luego no funciono mas, lo envie a creative para revision y me toco pagar 140 dolares para por su arreglo, segun ellos el da&ntilde;o fue mal manejo, muy mal producto
I just got the lens yesterday from the port agent where i address the package because i work on the Cruise Ship, the lens is very disappointing because of its bad quality, blurred and soft image. i really want to send this lens back and get a Sigma 18-250mm for my pentax, if amazon will only give this chance i will not stop buying things from your website, amazon knows how much money i already spent in their site and i am one of their good customer.Im not doing this because I'm trying to take advantage, but because this product disappoint me A LOT.
Pros: Affordable, IS works, focal length (28-135) is good for a general purpose lensCons: IQ in low light, 28 is not wide enough for 1.6x bodiesRecommend for beginners like myself, great focal length, IS works well but IQ in low light is definitely not L. USM is very quiet & auto-focus is very fast.
This is a vary good player/recorder. Only one problem though, the included rechargable battery lasts only 65% of the time stated in the manual.(5 Hrs instead of 8 Hrs of playback ) If I didn't have this problem, it was perfect 4 me.
You can attach this thing to the strap of your camera. it's very small and works great!
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.
I cannot say enough about this camera. After doing significant research prior to my daughters birth, I decided to purchase the A20. Straight out of the box in the delivery room, I began taking breathtaking photographs. My daughter is soon to be the most photgraphed baby in the family if not the world itself.This camera is a snap to use. Point and click and you are off and running. Installation of the software on my Dell computer was also a snap with Windows ME. The pictures download fast using the USB cable supplied. I do recommend that you purchase rechargeable batteries and a larger memory card.Do not get trapped in the whole mega pixel debate. For family use, this camera shoots great prictures.This is a winner!
HP has lost it's way. This machine is junk as is the HP laptop I bought this year. I can recall when they were a leader and now they are simply stamping their logo onto imported junk.This printer misfeeds and misgrabs paper as a matter of standard operation. A typical print run of 25 copies will require the use of nearly 50 sheets of paper. As the paper feeds through, multiple sheets of paper are grabbed, often slightly skewed from each other, so that each piece is partially printed and rendered useless. HP's suggestion: You need to use HP brand paper. So, Instead of paying $4.99 per ream for Staples Bright White, I paid $12.99 for HP Bright White. Same problem, but now I'm ruining expensive paper, presumably manufactured from more expensive trees.HP has offered similar support for their junk Laptop. When I asked the woman in (New Delhi?) customer service why my software, which ran on a 1.8 GHZ Pentium 4 with 1gb RAm, won't run on a dual core, 2.6 ghz HP/Compaq with 4gb Ram (both running Win XP), she suggested that I don't use the software.HP is past it's time.I need a Laptop and printer for my business. I'll need to find a reputable manufacturer, HP needs to go back to their garage and back to their drawing board.
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.
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.
So far I am completely satisfied with this product. It works as advertised. I would recommend this to a friend.
On something of a whim, I purchased this drive primarily to store my music and backup my notebook hard drive. Upon opening the package, which was immaculate and well-thought out, I found the sleek FreeAgent Desktop. The instructions were more comical than informative, but this is moot, because the hard drive is so absurdly easy to set up. Plug and play in every sense of the word.I've read that this drive can become very hot during use, but I have not sensed anything other than a reassuring warmness during operation, not to mention the awesome glowing orange activity light on the front of the unit.As for its performance, I don't really have anything to stack it to, but in my view, the drive operates much faster than my notebook hard drive, and efficiently deals with anything I throw at it.Seagate has developed an fast-performing, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable external hard drive at last. I cannot yet attest to its reliability, as I've had it for only about a month now, but its five year warranty lends itself to some degree of peace of mind. I don't anticipate any problems at all with this unit.
I bought this for my husband for our anniversary. He has been looking at these frames for months. I was worried at first that it would not be good because of the price, however it is a nice frame. The picture is clear and you are able to add a lot of pictures if you get something such as an SD disk. He likes that it plays musid too. Get a 2 GB memory card and your set with pictures, videos, and music. I would buy this item again.
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.
very good product. so far, every disc I burned is successful. I will recommend it to my friends without any researvation.
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.
This is a wonderful product i am very impressed with my purchase. The shipping was sooooo fast too!! and The amount of memory is perfect!!! It fits my Kodak camera great!!!! I am very Happy!
A year and a half ago, I purchased everything I needed for my first computer. I did a lot of research and went way wrong with highly recommended Dell computer. But, based on what I could see at the store (the clerks at CompUSA are not too eager to help) I bought this printer. It has been the best purchase of my computing experience. Photos are flawless, as is everything else I print with this printer. It seeems to do what it is supposed to and musch more incredibly well.
I've owned the R10 and other Tivo based units. This unit, the R15, is by far the worst DVR of all time. DirecTV is doing first time PVR users a diservice by turning them off to the jobs of PVR ownership.It's slow.Impossible to navigate.Buggy.Crashes.Worthless.Be warned.
This printer is so easy to set up and use. Even my in-laws were able to do it on their own, which is a real accomplishment! The pictures are remarkable! It prints quickly and is small so doesn't take up a lot of space. It's also portable which is awesome! I love everything about it!
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 class 6 rated SDHC card is much slower than my other cards. Campared to Transcend 4gb 150x SD and Sandisk Ultra CF, this card takes 2-3 times as long to write. Tested in 2 different card readers, same overall result.
This product offers great value and nice integrated speakers too.
I previously owned a pair Bose Triport headphones and over time one of the cords got a short. Great headphones, great sound while they worked. While in the market for a new pair I decided I wanted a bit more bass. I also realized that every thing WILL break so I didn't want to spend a ton. Long story short... Good headphones, Great value. My only gripe is that I wish the cups had a bit more cushion and sat further away from my ears. Also the seller was as advertised. New was new and the item arrived on time in perfect condition as advertised. I recommend this product to all music lovers and to those tired of paying only pennies less for far inferior headphones.
The Z22 Palm Handheld is a nifty little device, but to say it's truly "handheld" is a bit of a stretch. You eventually need to put it down to use your hands or take a shower or whatever.
When we decided to redecorate and get new furniture, I knew the Silver Sensor and rabbit ears (for our one VHF station) hanging around the family room had to go. I read how good the DB2 was and ordered it for the attic. I had three concerns, though. Would it pull in the one VHF station we have, would I need a second antenna for my TiVo (or would I be able to use a splitter instead), and would putting it in the attic cut the signal strength a lot? Fortunately, I am pleased to say all my concerns were for naught. Even though the slip of paper in the box says putting the DB2 in the attic will cut signal strength by 40% - 50%, I haven't found that to be the case. I still get between 90 and 100% signal strength. (Full disclosure: I'm only 7 miles from the antenna farm in east Orlando so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. Even so, my signal strength didn't drop to 50%-60% like I thought it might after I read the little slip of paper.) As an aside, my roof is standard plywood sheathing, 2x4 rafters, and fiberglass shingles - extremely typical tract home.As for the one VHF station (2.1), it comes in beautifully without an additional VHF antenna. I get 90% signal strength with just the DB2.Is the signal splittable? Yes, and the results are great. I tested it split and unsplit and even after splitting the signal, I still get virtually identical signal strength and s/n ratio to both devices (TV and TiVo). I'm glad I didn't end up having to buy another DB2.If you want a good attic antenna, get a DB2, or a DB4 if you're further away. Hope this helps!
you cannot go wrong with this unless you don't know how to take pictures. Definitely not for starters. Great camera for a great price.
I bought this when my Apple optical mouse died. I had intended to buy a new Apple Mouse but at the time there was a $40 difference between the Apple wired mouse and the Kensington wireless.Pros:Good mouse, good feel. Fits well in your hand. I have relatively small hands and it fits nicely.Right click and scroll wheel are great. I am a Mac guy but I use WinTel systems at work and I had gotten used to both right buttons and scroll wheels and had begun to miss them at home. Kensington includes software to program the buttons and even switch them for left handed use. I use the default because it works. One thing I did turn off was the left-right scroll when pushing down on the scroll wheel. I kept doing it by accident and I couldn't figure out why it was not scrolling. It took 5 seconds to fix.Good range. I have been able to use it 20 feet away doing some troubleshooting.Good optical sensor. I have been able to "mouse" on the palm of my hand and on my leg during troubleshooting.Cons:It EATS batteries. Granted I am a 3-5 hour a day user but the batter use is pretty extreme. I get 6-8 weeks MAX out of expensive batteries. To help with this the mouse goes to sleep after a period of time. This time is related to the strength of the batteries - fresh batteries and it takes longer to go to sleep. As the batteries wear down, to goes to sleep faster and faster eventually getting to about a 30 second time out before it sleeps. You have to move it a lot to get it to wake up. All well and good but it becomes a pain. Eventually a popup tells you to replace the batteries.The sensitivity is not to the same standard of my Apple mouse. I normally use a Wacom tablet for serious Photoshop work but I could get by with the Apple mouse. The Kensington is just not sensitive enough or it is too sensitive - I cant tell which. I have a hard time moving just a little bit and no amount of adjusting sensitivity has been able to get it right. Maybe it is me but I cant get it right.Caution - my mouse is not the one in the picture above. It has no side buttons and is left/right neutral. - 14 March Update - now the picture is my mouse. If its dark blue with a silver band that is the right mouse.Overall a GREAT mouse and one I would buy again and recommend buying to anyone.
I got this as a birthday present about five months ago. Ever since the iPod made its debut I was in love with it. I even would spend hours(well, about thirty minutes) inside compUSA admiring its beauty. It has a nice feel to it, very smooth, which sometimes makes me worry that I'll be likely to drop it. It does have some weight to it, but that's not a problem for it, in fact I think it helps to make it feel like it's something that's valuable.The scroll wheel is probably the best feature of these new iPods. It's almost human-touch sensitive, as it will only activate when touched by a human, I've tried to use it by moving it along with another object, but it doesn't work. That being said, you don't even have to worry about it being accidently turned on because it's very precise in what can activate the controls. You can scroll through thousands of songs in less than ten seconds, or you can scroll through just a few in a relatively short amount of time.The backlight is absolutly beautiful. I love the orange glow that comes with it, the only problem is that it REALLY wastes battery life, in fact I'm even pressured into saying that it cuts battery life down more than half of its original eight hour time.Uploading songs is quick and simple with iTunes. It took less than ten minutes to upload my entire 5gb collection of songs onto the iPod. Updating it is just a matter of pluging the iPod into the computer and opening iTunes. Instantly you have a portable mirror of all the songs on your computer. iPod even downloads your smart playlists, so you can listen to all your highest rated songs or your newest ones while on the go.But my one complaint about this unit, which is why I had to knock off a star, is that it easily scratches. Within the first week I already found a scratch on my iPod, and now it's full of scratches on the front and the back. They're not very noticeable for the most part, but you'd think that if Apple can create such a great product, they could also protect it from scratches. Luckily there are products out there, like IceCream(not the kind you eat), that promise to remove the scratches on your iPod and restore it to a like-new condition.Nonetheless, this is a great product and I will no doubt by another one when the day comes that I've filled up my iPod.
Very high quality and good sound,was impressed with ease of use.Their set up so you can lay down with comfort and the head set doesn't get in the way. I am impressed,all in all a very good product for a good price.Sam Michigan.
I love these discs. They are perfect for putting all my cassettes and vinyl on CD. Wish there was a little more room to write on the label but they are still fun.
What do you say about a CF card?It works.No problems.
I have had my VDx for about 15 months. I used it daily, but would occasionally get "Fatal error" messages which required a hard reset and the loss of my most recent data. Finally my original unit died. I called customer service,which is NOT an 800 number and waited 15 minutes to get through. They sent me a replacement "refurbished" unit which was defective. I then went through the same procedure on the phone and amazingly got another defective unit!I have had it with Handspring and will look elsewhere for my next PDA.
Took the cleaning tape on our Alaskan Cruise. Only needed to use it once. Video Camera continued working "like a Charm"
I am an adult, but actually like the smaller size of this mouse much better than the bigger mice out there. However, the length of the cord is ridiulously short, so I have to use an extension cable, which frequently gets unhooked accidentally. If it wasn't for that it would be the perfect basic, no frills mouse for me :)
I guess this boils down to getting what you really need. I needed something that had a digital tuning radio, and an AC adaptor, and be small enough to fit in my cluttered cubicle.UpsYou can't find anything else close for this price. I use it at work with the AC Adaptor plugged in so the biggest advantage of this CD player is the fact that you don't have to worry about batteries. The digital tuning is also very convenient. I was considering buying a Mini-Shelf system for work for around $40 dollars, but this does the job nicely at a fraction of the cost. So what if it doesnt play MP3's. Sitting in front of my computer all day, I can just play them in there.Good job to Amazon and UPS as well. I got this item in two business days! So there's no need to even pay for the rush delivery!DownsThere's only 15 seconds on Anti-skip. (But who needs it if you are sitting in a cubicle?)Analog Volume control - I don't change it that much, so I guess I can live with itNo on or off button - There is only a CD mode and a Radio mode -This is a minor inconvenienceCheap Headphones - Replace these
The reason I bought a digital camera was to store pictures and x-rays (...). Picture quality and portability were very important to me and this camera offers both. The black and white feature proved very useful when I take pictures of x-rays. The macro mode works excellent and allows someone to take pictures of CT or MRI views with very good clarity. The greatest feature of the camera is its size. It allows me to carry my camera everywhere (OR, clinic). Although bigger (and more expensive cameras ) may have more features (that you probably never use) and better resolution I'm not sure that the difference is great and worthwile the hastle of carrying a big bag arround. You will definitely need a bigger memory card (I bought a 128MB). The battery life is satisfactory although I am getting a second battery through Canon's special offer. The software is very good and allows to create an easy to use archive of your pictures. Although my laptop (Compaq Pressario 1610) has windows 95 which I upgraded to 98, I had no problem with the USB port as other customers (even Canon) suggested.The camera does not come with a case which is quite unfortunate considering the price. I bought through Canon a case for Canon Elph (not the digital model)which is cheap, not bulky, and the camera fits in perfeclty. Although this is my first digital camera I am very satisfied with the purchase and the camera has done her job brilliantly. Congratulations to Canon for this gadget.
Keeps negatives straight and organized so that they are easily found when needed. Will keep in a notebook and store in a safe for fire protection of precious family photos!
It doesn't say anything about the film it comes with, the speed or even that it's black and white. I didn't know this until I got it developed. There is no text on the wrapping or the film roll itself. Other than that the set is a good deal and much cheaper here on amazon than other retailers. Just make sure you can find a lab that still processes medium format film.
Wish I had read the reviews here before I bought it (from another website). This is a piece of junk. Yes, the item is listed as "splash resistant" but it's also listed as being a SHOWER radio. One would assume that it would therefore #1) be used in the shower, and #2) GET WET. But God forbid you actually GET it wet. We've had this for ONE WEEK and it died - same as other reviews...poor volume (when it got wet) and it couldn't keep the volume at a steady level (we kept having to turn it WAY up and then all of a sudden it would be REALLY loud). And the battery compartment is now completely rusted. The buttons on this were also impossible to use and the display is hard to see (black on blue does not work). We bought digital so we could find stations easier. Spend your money on a regular ole' tuner...our previous one lasted 3 years.
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.
Bought my first set a couple(?) years ago and have purchased a half dozen more (teenager puts them through the ringer on her iPod). They are the best lasting & sounding earphones I have experienced (through my 17-yo). Of course, I have only used two pair in that time myself, she is on her fifth pair and loves the way they sound. I highly recommend these earphones for quality, durability, & price.
I used this ceiling mount for my Sony VPLAW15. The hardware is strong and simple, let me say again, simple to put together. You can't beat the price either.It literally took around 30 minutes for installatin, including drilling the holes, finding the beam, etc. The instructions are pictures only, no dialogue, but plenty sufficient. It comes with all the parts needed to mount your project. I would highly recommend this mount.
Bought 2 privacy screen to be installed (which was very easy) on my wife's computer and mine. We travel a lot and even when I seat beside her I can't see what she is looking at on her computer screen, this privacy screen turns out to be very curious people deterrent, no more having to move to spaces that are uncomfortable to do some extra work at the airports and club rooms. It just take one glance from the curious person to see a golden screen and that's it, no more looking into my screen.We have been using it for over 2 weeks and we don't have any complaints.
I purchased the E5700 back when its cost was around $975. It was money well spent. My amateur and semi-pro photography career has spanned three decades, so I've seen some good and many bad cameras over the years. The CP5700 is one of the best, IMO.This was my first digital camera -- moving from a 35mm SLR (Canon A-1) to a pro-sumer digi. Although a bit smaller than the A-1, the CoolPix 5700 still feels pretty substantial in my hands. The feature set allows for full auto (Aperture, Shutter, Program) and full manual shooting. I also love the fact that I can carry ONE camera and take color OR B&W; photos. The BEST thing about the Nikon 5700 is the screen. While it is not nearly as large as some newer models, it is the most versatile I've ever encountered. The screeen swivels in ALL directions -- making it possible to compose photos from ANY angle. In fact, I use it frequently to take overhead and on-the-ground pics. AWESOME!Add an SB flash, or a battery pack and you're ready for pro-shooting. I would advise one thing though -- *IF* you can't find the 5700 for under $525, I would suggest stepping up to the CoolPix 8700 (same camera, but 8MP) for a little more $$$.BTW, one problem often seen on the 5700 is the scrambled screen. Nikon will repair and clean the camera FREE of charge if that is the problem. I had mine done recently -- 8 days total turnaround. Lastly, the lens error most people experience is their own fault. They put the camera in a camera bag that's too small or turn it on in a confined space -- thus messing up the lens motor. In almost four yrs of owning the 5700, I have had ONE lens error message -- and it was 100% MY fault.
I purchased this system a few months ago, and everytime I pull this beast out of its case, and open it up I get positive feedback about its screen, size, and beauty of the system. It's powerful, the Ultra Brightview screen is simply beautiful. Playing movies on this system is a real joy, and feels as if your watching in a movie theater, the sound system is wonderful also. I didn't think I would like or use the fingerprint reader, but have actually found it to be a great tool, that keeps me from having to login to my favorite websites, this can also be dangrous though if you forget your login or passwords. The system is a beast when it comes to gaming, I'm not a big gamer, but the few that I've played ran extreamly smooth, Left 4 Dead 2, Call of Duty World at War, and Modern Warfare, all ran without a single hitch, and online play really screamed.The system is professional looking so you won't be embarrassed to pull it out in the boardroom, It's classy looking and the graphics on the lid really rock. Tons of ports on both sides for anything you want to plug in, and the remote is a nice touch too.Only problem I've had is when the computer got knocked off my coffee table and landed on the charging port, had to send the computer off for repair, but HP support was very fast and helpful. The only complaint I have is that it is so large that I've had trouble finding a computer case that will fit it properly. I currently use a Targus case for a 17" laptop, and it is a snug fit. Nothing smaller will hold this monster.HP really got it right with this one, so treat yourself.
after buying one for home, I bought another for work.The second for work was cheaper thru Amazon than the first one bought thru the office store.I'll be buying another for the wife's computer.
I used the device to combine my keyboard and mouse together to save a USB port on my desktop machine. It worked very well. The small size made just a small "bump" in the USB cord. The included USB cord was a very good addition otherwise it would have blocked the USB port to the side of the one I used. However, the packaging is difficult to open, unless you have a __very__ sharp knife. It is that thick, stiff transparent plastic that is used to protect the small device from being "light fingered" in a store. Wish that the vendor or marketer, had a "frustration free" package for mail order purchases.
I'm quite happy with these cards, though I've only had them for a week. If I have any problems I will come back and edit this review. In the meantime, I've already tested filling them up with gobs and gobs of pictures and with videos created from my camera. I've totally filled them, copied from them, deleted from them, and formatted them multiple times now (I'm going on a trip and want to make sure they work well before I leave). I haven't noticed any delay in the camera due to the cards. I'm not sure how much you can really say about memory cards except that they seem to work as advertised.
I owned this TV for about 2 weeks. I made numerous adjustments to the color, and never could get it as vivid as I like. The color always looked flat, in my opinion. The darker colors didn't show much detail, either. I thought DVD playback looked good, but that wasn't enough of a reason for me to keep it. I returned it to the store I bought it from (it wasn't amazon.com). Plus, the remote control seemed to be quirky. Say I'd want to tune to channel 28. Channel 2 would come up, then channel 8, instead of channel 28.
I normally have had good experience with Toshiba products but this combo DVD/VCR has not performed well. DVDs often freeze up. I have a Phillips DVD in another room and it always seems to have little trouble playing DVDs that have be freezing up in the Toshiba. It is nice to have the combo player although you will not be able to copy dvds onto tape due to copy protection.
Do you have another one of these. The one we got from you has died and am looking for a replacement.
I was looking for a cheaper alternative to BOSE. I am not audiophile, but to me they worked great! great sound, nice and quiet! I was a lot less tired after 5 hour flight with them on!great product!
Since I got this player worth almost $70 for less than $40 on Amazon with Free shipping (don't ask how), I can't really complain. The product is a typical SONY. Stable and smooth.It plays MP3s, Audio CDS, and has a Radio too (which I didn't find in any of the other brands I looked at).Some people may complain that it does not support WMA files, but I wouldn't count it as a con.The headphone is not really great and has a very short cord. I would suggest sticking to your earphones or getting a decent headphone.But the one that came with the player is good for short distance listening, like in Airplanes/Airports, etc.It also has a Power outlet, which is always a PLUS. My Weather band hasn't really worked, but that may be due to the location of my residence.The only CON I see is that there is NO way to turn OFF the CD player. I've had to switch to the Radio from CD and then turn off the Radio. May be there is a way to switch off the CD player, but I haven't seen it or it's not as obvious.Some people were complaining that the player was hard to figure out, but I found it pretty easy to operate. Sound quality is very good and it gives you a decent amount of options to set the sound. All and all, it is a very good player, and even if I had to pay $69, I would be happy.
Two coasters right off the bad. Then one which gave up the ghost about half way through a burn. Used MAM-A CDs before with no problem.Burned a Verbatim right after the failures with no problem.Don't waste your $$ or your time.
bought three within 6 months 2 of the headsets were broken
No matter where I placed the unit, I could not get good reception unless I had it outside of a building. I placed it near the window but it only worked for a little bit.
The printer was packed like a new one. It arrived in mint condition, about when expected, and came with a full toner cartridge. Setup was easy and the unit worked flawlessly from the first print job. Print is clear with fonts as small as 4 points at medium resolution (600 x 600). Speed is great. The duplex feature works well; although you have to open the printer properties dialog every time you want to use it.The one paper jam I've had was hard to diagnose and the paper had to be removed in pieces. My only other reservation is that the fuser must have to get really hot to print at such a high speed. The result is significant curling of office-grade paper which results in poor stacking in the output tray. To avoid problems, I need to remove product every 25 to 30 pages. But when the paper cools, it straightens out just fine. This is a nuisance, but I am a lone operator and will probably not invest in more expensive paper to avoid it. It could cause more of a problem in a shared, network setting. Then again, the printer is refurbished and I got it for a song. Very pleased over all.
1700 model broke after 2uses..finally talked to human at mintek cutomer service,sent unit back got call from mintek that unit couldnt b fixed & send more cash for new one shipped free.contacted BBB,filed complaint,manager from Mintek called after BBB contacted him & left a very nasty message on our voicemail..swearing at us.got new model after 3 plays the battery charger stopped working only plays with electric.NEVER BUY MINTEKThey got sued back in 2/2007 read for yourselfhttp://www.mpegla.com.
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!
This was bought for the church to split A/V stream so I could record programs both on the cassette deck and CD recorder.Connections were easy, and the unit does it's job. Highly recommended.
We purchased this camera for a recent trip to Italy, and I wasn't too impressed with the feel of the camera when it first arrived - specifically the function buttons on the back, as they had an inexpensive "feel" to them. I was also concerned about several reviews regarding short battery life.But those negative impressions didn't remain for long. I purchased six rechargable AA batteries, but the battery life was never a real issue - especially if you activate the camera's power save mode.The pictures had incredible clarity, and the close-up feature allowed me to take about twenty pictures, of pictures, from a relative's photo album. The quality of those pictures are remarkable!The LCD screen is large, you can zoom in for a picture, capture it, and zoom in more when cropping, and the function buttons are rather intuitive once you learn them (including a high-quality video function).I purchased, and recommend you get, a 2 gig SD memory card. I took over 500 pictures at 8 megapixel resolution & 3 long video segments and still have over half the memory left.The only, and I do mean only, drawback on the camera is the time-delay from the pushing of the button to the taking the picture. It isn't immediate, and the 1 second delay can create an issue if you, or your subject, is moving.But I highly recommend this camera. We spent a nice chunk of change taking 2 adults and 3 kids to Italy, and this camera was in a state of almost constant use while providing consistently positive results.With a few rechargable batteries and a 2 gig SD card, you should easily be as impressed as I was. This camera delivers far more than you would expect, especially considering the modest price.
This is a good product as I already had one (bought another Lexar product for backup). But I wanted the Wa (Write Accerlation Option) as it shows in the discriptive picture to see the difference! I will never know if there is a difference and IF you want the newer version (that the Nikon D300 Manual shows) you may be disappointed...
*****UPDATE*****the left ear finally broke last year in 2011. I contacted Monster and they REFUSED to replace or repair the headphones.The cost of a new pair was rediculous, so I went to costco and got the most expensive pair they had ($60) and if they break at any time in the future, costo will give me 100% refund, no problems.I was unhappy with the rubber ear tips from the costco earphones, so I used the rubber tips from my old ER6 headphones and now the sound is incredible, beating or matching the sound of the Monster Turbines! A word of caution though, be sure to adjust the bass/trebble controls in your computer or mp3 player or cellphone for any new pair of headphones to make sure it sounds correct.****************This is a review of the Monster Turbine earphones. I will compare them to the ER-6 headphones that I have been using for years.When I got the Monster Turbine Earphones, they came in a really cool box! I was not expecting headphones to come in an elaborate book-style box, but it is really cool! The packaging and the graphic design of the box and materails are very nice. Not that they have anything to do with sound quality or product durability, but they do look really good and the box is so strong it will protect the headphones well during shipping. The headphones are all metal with a nice heavy & cool feel to them. It is a great looking pair of earplug style headphones.I must tell you first about my old headphones, the ER6. I got the ER6 about 5 years ago to totally block out all outside sounds so that I could listen to my music at a much lower volume level to protect my hearing and allow me to enjoy my music. I could actually mow the lawn with them in my ears and not hear the lawn mower, but be able to hear my music just fine! This is something that everyone should have. Standard earphones that come with MP3 players, i-pods, cellphones and other gadgets are always of the lowest quality for sound and the worst for your ears! The reason they are so bad for your ears is because they do not isolate/block all outside sounds. So you end up blasting the sound at a much higher level to compensate for the outside noises around you like the subway, traffic, crowds of people, etc. With earplug isolating headphones like the ER6 and Monster Turbines, the headphones totally seal around your ears so that the only thing you hear is your music. Thats why they are way better for your hearing because you can then lower the volume by a huge amount and still be able to enjoy the music and not hear any outside noises.The experience I had with the ER-6 was good. I listed to music and I also used it on my DVD player, played PC games, xbox 360 games and PSP games using these ER6 headphones. Everything sounded good, but over time I noticed that I was having trouble with the sound on the left ear. I thought the wire may have broken. I figured out that it was poor product design that causes the ER6 to break easily. The ER6 almost goes entirely into your ear which means the only way to get them out is to pull on the wire and if you do that twice a day, the huge stress eventually breaks the wires. So then a few months later, the right ear started to have the same problem. When I wiggled the wire and twisted it, the sound would come back partially, but never as good as it was before. It was also awkward to have to hold the wire in a bent shape while I watched a DVD just to keep the sound good.Another problem with the ER6 was when I wanted to walk around while listening to the headphones, the wire would cause a strange sound. Its not that bad, but a small annoyance. Also eating tough food while listening causes the tight seal on the headphones to push on your ears which can pop open the seal breifly or cause another slightly annoying sound while chewing, but not that bad. For the first month or so of wearing the ER6 daily, my ears would hurt. This is not pain from listening to music for long periods of time and its not pain from loud music.. it was just pain from my ear muscles being stretched open larger than normal from the very tight seal and very hard earplugs of the ER6.So anyway back to the Monster Turbines! When I first tried them on, I assumed they would offer a similar experience with probably the similar problems. but I was in total shock from the difference in these 2 heaphones! I tried song after song, various action DVD's and the latest games on PC and XBox360.. and the difference is huge! Where I thought was good sound in the ER6, I was wrong! The Turbines produce such a great range of sound, that I can now hear things in my songs, movies and games that I could never hear before in my ER6's or regular speakers! The Monster Turbines add such a depth in sound quality at the high, middle and low end that all of your songs, movies and games sound better! I can now hear separation between individual instruments, voices and sound effects that were only muffles of blurry noise or muted sounds on the ER6! And the bass is so much greater that it sounds like you are in a movie theater! The only thing missing is the whole body vibration of true speaker bass in a movie theater. Other than that, these headphones are the best I have ever listened to. Movies like the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars showed the biggest difference in sound from the incredible musical score to the powerful battle scenes were all way better with the Monster Turbines. You really feel the warmth of the sounds and the weight of the deep bass. Its an amazing difference! On CD songs, it was equally amazing.. I would listen to some of my favorite songs, and it was like I was hearing them brand new for the first time. Voices have more character and definition. The separation of the instruments and sounds brings such a 3D sound depth that you feel like your inside the song. The craziest thing that happened to me is that I heard an old song that I hated before on one of my CDs, and now with the Monster Turbines, the song actually sounds good! On lesser quality speakers and headphones, that song could not perform well enough, so the highs, mid tones and lows all got muffled into a mess of sound and noise, but when listening to it on the Monster Turbines it just all made sense! The noises were actually sounds that were well beyond the high and low range of my other headphones and speakers which is why it sounded bad on those others and so good on the Turbines.Then I listened to some MP3 songs. Wow I can now tell the difference between standard MP3/itunes compressed songs and uncompressed WAV songs! You can really hear the huge difference when a song is uncompressed. I think most people will never know with their regular headphones because the sound range is not wide enough. But with the Turbines you really hear such an incredible range of sounds that you begin to realize why uncompressed sound is the best format for all music. You begin to appreciate music and recording quality more than you ever could before. Most songs on itunes and standard quality MP3s are so heavily compressed that you miss out on a lot of great sound from your favorite songs. A lucky few like me have most of their CDs converted to WAV or low compression MP3. I made most of my CD songs into WAVs many years ago when MP3's were still new. The hevily compressed songs on itunes sound like they are recorded underwater with muffled sounds, less bass and poor highs/mid-tones compared with WAVs and CDs. Its amazing how much better they sound with the Turbines and when its from an uncompressed source.The Monster Turbine bass is not like any bass I have heard before in a headphone. Usually the bass on other headphones is flat like in the ER6. But on the Turbines, the bass has a powerful presence from the deepest punch to the softest whisper. And its always sharp and clear bass, not foggy or muffled. Its a very powerful punch!I have to agree with Monster's marketing claim that the Turbines sound like full range, full-size speakers. The sound quality is unlike anything I have had before. There may be more expensive super high-end earplug style headphones from other companies.. but if you compare large studio headphones, ER6 earplug headphones, full range stereo speakers and MP3 player headphones Vs the Turbines, you will find the Turbines are the best. At least for me anyway.Even at a low sound volume level, the sound quality remains excellent.Now if you are still reading this and remember from above, I had a few complaints about the ER6.Here is how the Turbines stacked up against the ER6's problems:-The ER6 cord makes a sound when you walk or run. This is not a problem on the Turbines!-The ER6 cord breaks easily at the eartips where you pull the earplug out of your ear... This is not a problem on the Turbines because its a large and easy piece of metal to remove from your ear and the eartips are so soft that it comes off easy. Also the Turbines wires are of a way higher quality which makes them much much stronger and resistant to wear&tear; from normal use. The Turbines wires are also thicker and not cheap looking like the new ER6.-The ER6 hurts your ears for the first month from its large size and hard plastic. This is not a problem with the Turbines! The Turbines never hurt my ears and have much softer ear tips.-The ER6 makes a popping sound when chewing food. This is not a problem for the Turbines because of the softer seal and smaller size tip.-The ER6 wire gets constantly tangled. This is less of a problem for the Turbines since it is a thicker and stronger wire.That said, I have only 3 complaints about the Turbines:--The cord length is just short enough to not reach my head from my computer on the floor. If they could add maybe 1 more foot of cord length it would be perfect. For now I will just use a headphone wire extension.--The included eartips are not as good as the ER6 for totally blocking outside sounds & noises. This could be considered a good thing if you are doing something dangerous like listening to your headphones while walking in a city/accross intersections... But I would like to see Monster build an eartip for the turbines that would form a perfect isolation seal like the ER6 for people who need to block out all sounds. You could always switch to the other eartips for city walking.--The included pocket case for the Turbines has 4 very large gaps/holes on the sides that allow pocket lint, dust and dirt to get in. This is a very poor case design for such amazing headphones. The ER6 comes with a zippered pocket pouch that protects the headphones way better than the Turbine pouch. This should be fixed right away if you want to keep your Turbines in excellent condition longer.So other than those 3 minor problems, the Monster Turbines are an incredible pair of earplug headphones with the power of full range speakers!These are the best headphones I have ever had.
Great bass... very comfortable even after hours and hours of listening. I use them for my studio work. Sound is completely isolated when they're on your head or cupped together, so there's very little bleed. They are a little tight, so if you have a fat head, these might not be for you. They look great, but handle them with a bit of care, since they are plastic and seem a little prone to breaking due to the many moving parts.
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!
Even with their sub-$20 price tag, there are better alternatives. Considering the average noise isolation and sound quality, and the highly pronounced chord noise, choose a different pair.For those who claim that the chord sensitivity only exists with imitation CX 300s, mine come from JR, which is a licensed retailer.
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.
Looked at over 50 trunk organizers...in stores and online. This is the best out there for price and quality....and one of only a few that can actually close shut. Best feature if you are going to just keep in your trunk and store stuff in...can just close up top and not think about it.
I just took a chance because I only needed a short cable so to help everyone out this Dual male HDMI cable is 6 feet long or 1.8 meters. It looks very nice and very high quality. Hope this helps!
This works as it's supposed to between our XBOX 360 and 56" Samsung DLP led engine TV. Spend the $10 or less! :)
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.
This dashboard mount does NOT fit all Nuvi's (eg. 1390). I wish they warned me before I bought this.
So I tried these out the other day and compared them to the standard iPod earbuds, and I couldn't tell the difference. You would think it would offer deeper base or louder sounds, something, but for the life of me I can't tell the difference. I guess at the end of the day they are earbuds, and it's probably hard to make huge leaps in audio quality with them. A decent pair of $20 or $30.00 earbuds will produce the same sound.
This is great card but it will not play good in Windows XP or 2000.So beware, if you run windows 9X , you will love this card.If u have old PC like me that missinng AGP slot this card is great, games play good picture is amazinng quality, TV tuner and so on.For windows 98 this card is worth every penny!
Bought in error. Has been returned for credit. Did not adapt to my C Series unit.
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.
Like someone else here said, don't try to match up the colors but look it up or go by the diagram, and you will be fine. This worked perfectly for my 99 Silverado. Aggravating, but it works. I don't know why there can't be some sort of universal adapter to keep from splicing everything together, but in any event, this one worked for my truck.
Works Great for me on channel 88.2! Easier to use than the transpod I bought that plugs into my lighter outlet.Great price too!
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.
Good quality ink for our laser printer for less money than some local stores. Some local stores did not handle this product.
Even with a good laptop soundcard, its placement within the laptop's EM frequency filled environment adds unwanted distortion and noise to the output. You probably won't notice much of a difference though unless you are using a better set of headphones then say, iBuds. I am using this DAC (digital to analog converter) with myToshiba Satellite X205-S9349 17-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100, 2 GB RAM, 240 GB Hard DRive, HD SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium)andUltrasone HFI-780 S-Logic Surround Sound Professional Headphoneswhich is a pretty advanced desktop replacement with Harmon Kardon speakers and even a sub-woofer yet it totally removed background hiss on my iTunes mp3s. It has a fairly good amp in it too so it can power higher ohm headphones though I haven't tried it. I also haven't tried the optical out, but that is just an added bonus for those with 5.1 surround speakers.
I bought this Pyle PT-600A not for looks, but for actual audio use in my automotive shop which has 10 in wall and in ceiling speakers routed through a Niles MSA-10 speaker selector.I found this amp on warehouse deals for sixty five bucks shipped so I figured even though all power ratings (300W peak in this case) are hugely over blown, that this probably had enough grunt to comfortably run my 10 speakers.Happily, I wasn't wrong about that. by ear this seems to put out about 40-50 Watts RMS @ 4 ohms which may not sound like a lot, but it can make my whole shop painfully loud, and thats more than I'll ever need from it.the construction is sturdy and the amp functions well with its almost unheard of 7 stereo inputs! the unit also has binding posts, not spring clips which is a nice surprise! one small thing that doesn't go un noticed.. when you mute, the sound shuts off immediately, but when you un mute, the sound restores gradually over about 1 second, which gives your ear just enough time to re aclimate to the volume level you had before your phone call or whatever interrupted your music!the sound quality is pretty good, a little light on mid reproduction and the highs are actually a little muffled, but adjusting the treble and bass knobs on the front seem to get it right in the sweet spot.I don't miss the lack of inbuilt tuner because radio has just been the same crap for the last 10 years anywaysbasically, it works and I expect it should work for a very long time to come. I recommend it.
Amazon shipped the turntable well and it came undamaged, altho the box was roughed up. It ships in the original box, so if it is a gift or surprise, watch out. Set up was easy and it worked right away. The only problem so far is the cueing light seems to have burned out on day 2 already. Also be careful of the arm hold down, its plastic and won't take any abuse, period. This is my second purchase of this model for family members, and it seems like a reasonable value. It would be VERY nice if the arm would automatically pick up at the end of the album, but it doesn't. The integral pre-amp feature is super, especially with new surround sounds that lack phono inputs. All in all the best value I could find.
Very good sound and built quality considering the price ($35). Almost all my friends guessed the price to be above $100 after hearing the sound. The only issue is that the padding that covers the ears tends to heat up the ears after keeping it on for more than 30min. Need to take a break every 30min to let my ears get some ventilation! Other than that, really good buy.
Apple continues to add new options to their products that allow the appeal of such a player to continue. I picked up the orange shuffle as I was instantly attracted to the new color introduced by Apple. So, after using it for a few days, heres what I found:Good:Good battery life (12 hours)Very easy to use, from uploading music to playing music2nd generation headphones from AppleVery light, small, and appealing to people around you. I personally have had numerous compliments from not only the size, but the color as wellThe option of continous or shuffle, and the autofill option on iTunesBuilt in clipCons:No screenNo input for mic, radio, etc.To charge, you have to use Dock unless you buy 3rd party AC adapterCan't be used yet for Nike+iPod.Overall, for $79, you can't go wrong. At 1GB, I fit about 140 songs on my shuffle (192kbps MP3 stereo 44.1hz/16 bit encoding) with the songs being of average length. If the idea of no screen bothers you, buy spending about double the amount, you can get twice the space (as the Nano), screen, radio support, etc. However, the factoring decision for getting the shuffle was portability and size. I can use it between classes and clip it on my shirt without having a large iPod to carry around. On top of that, when you are riding the bus to class, its interesting to see what song comes on next.If you are in the market for a clean, good MP3 player, you can't go wrong with the shuffle!
There is no built in HDTV tuner. Sent it back and got the TC-26LX60 and love it.
When my $300 dollar Escort got swiped while I was traveling on business, I needed something to keep my lead foot in check. I live in a no-detector state (VA) but travel weekly to high-speed-trap states (NC & SC) on business. I picked this up at a local department store and it's been in use now for over a year. I have no complaints as its very accurate in it's warnings. While driving in my home state or in DC, I leave it in my front seat and it still alerts me when I'm under the watchful eye of the law. Knock on wood, I've been driving for over 35 years and my last moving traffic violation was back when I was a senior in high school - and a well deserved ticket too. I'm a road warrior with my job and average between 1,000 to 1,500 miles per week and depend on this to keep my driving record clean.
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
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.
After much research, I believe this Garmin to be the best buy for the money. I purchased one for my son, then, after finding it cheaper on Amazon.com, I purchased another for my daughter. They absolutely love the Garmin and have sold me on it. I am going to purchase one for myself. My daughter said the directions are given before you need to make a turn, not right as you are passing the street as most do.
all that it is cracked up to be. I have played the matrix and other films and have had nothing but success. This is a well made product, especially for the price.
I replaced the stock under-dash speakers in my 1988 Toyota pickup with these. It is a big improvement as you might imagine. They screwed right in and had plenty of speaker wire. The sound is good as long as I don't have the bass turned up too high. I accidentally ended up with 2 pairs of these--I only wanted one pair--because I couldn't find if they were sold by the pair or by each. The Technical Details section says "Item Package Quantity: 1." I guess it means 1 pair. I figured that if I ordered 1, I'd only get one speaker, but if I ordered 2, I'd get 4 speakers. Better to have too many than not enough on installation day!
Hi, I purchased these speakers to partner up with a new HP notebook (Thanks for the gift babe!) and to replace an older set of JBL's. The sound quality is some of the best you'll hear from a two piece set. There's been too many times teachers walk into my office and are shocked they are only two speakers. Can't say enough about them. They get 4 stars because they are always "on", even when the computer is turned off. Weird, I know. There's no way to actually shut them off. I figured Bose would have a way to detect current from the audio output on a computer to shut off (or turn on) the speakers. Other than that, the speakers are well worth the price. I can't comment on longevity, but I've had for almost a year, no problems. I hope this helps. -E.
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 own the Palm Z22 and it's a good product. Easy to use and it sync's well. The battery lasts for a long time *at least for me* It's been over a week and I don't need to charge it yet! If your looking to get organized and keep it simple, and watch your pocket book, I would suggest this item.
The product works very well with my Lenovo T60. Its simple plug and play. Windows XP recognized it as soon as I plugged it in and it was ready to go in 2 mins. No additional installation was required. My only peev is that the transfer is very slow. It took a long time to transfer a 120 min DV tape.
This product arrived fairly quickly after purchase. The free shipping was great, and although there was a minor shipping issue, the seller rectified that right away. This cap does have trouble staying on sometimes, and I wish it had the cord to connect it to the camera, but overall I am very satisfied with both the product and the seller.
I was very disappointed in this product. Its performance was very poor. The signal was lost repeatedly and so you had to constantly fiddle with the reciever and headphone to hear anything. Even when you were able to tune in, the reception was scratchy. However the worse part of this purchase is that it cannot be returned because it has been opened.
Have only used this adapter occasionally for the last month or so, but it works well, seems solid and the connections fit well (the FW880 connection is a tad loose, but it felt like it clicked-in well; the FW400 connection was nice & tight). Shipping cost ($5.58) was a bit steep, but I'm glad I bought it.
I purchased this flash after I had originally purchased the Nissin Di622-II flash for Canon. I had reservations paying as much as the 430EX II costs because I am just a beginning external flash user, thus the reason I originally purchased the Nissin flash. However, after about 2 weeks of use (the nissin flash)just up and stopped working. The seller that I bought it from (on ebay) only wanted to offer me an exchange(after I paid ~$100US) to ship the flash back to Hong Kong. After I stopped being mad, I just decided that I should have went with my gut and bought the 430EX II to begin with. I have not been disappointed with my choice. The 430EX II is AMAZING!! Just what I need!! I love to take pictures of my furry babies inside, but my house is not very well lit (with natural light) so bouncing with this flash is the next best thing!!I would 100% recommend this flash to anyone wanting to get a beginning flash (or ANYONE!!). Just go with your gut, save up the money and you will not be disappointed!
I bought at a retail store. With a salesman I checked the Canon website. The site and this add said Windows 98 compatible. My UMax 1200 scsi died and the Win 98 system it is on will have to updated eventually, but I thought this would fit the bill til then. After many emails back and forth to the company, turns out it is compatible starting w/ Windows 98SE, not Windows 98. The company was very responsive. I've loaded on my laptop w/ Win Me in the meantime. If you have a lot of items to scan, you may want to look elsewhere as this is pretty slow. The quality is adequate, color resolution greater than 300 dpi slows it down. If just an occassional scanner its ok. Does auto-cropping that my old astra couldn't do.
The remote does the job, but it's not that easy to use at first (you have to fool around with the settings on the camera.)
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.
I LOVE this purchase! Very good quality! Very easy to operate! You will be glad of this choice!
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.
Just slid the battery pack into my 10+ year old APC BP1000. The UPS has been happy with this new battery for several weeks now. Haven't had, or created, a power outage yet with this battery to test it in action.
Great camera! I shoot a lot of my pictures inside and really like the extra wide angle of the lens. PLUS it is a 3.8X xoom while most are only 3X. It starts up fast. shoots fast and the controls are easy to use. If you want a small (compact) camera the is EASY to carry with you all the time, this one is for you. I carry it with me whenever I am out of my house because I never know when I will see something I want a picture of. It really does the job. I own a D-SLR but this is the one I use the most.
This is a quality made product, the materials used, the workmanship, exceeded my expectations, Food cooks very fast, easy clean up.
Compliments the Canon Digital Rebel XT camera very well. The ease of operation and the professional feel of the camera, makes the investment of battery grip worth every penny. I am very pleased with the product and suggest that any body with the Canon Digital Rebel XT camera up-grade to this fantastic grip.
I bought a Sansa Express 2GB mp3 player at the beginning April. By the beginning of May, it no longer worked, and it took SanDisk until the beginning July before they got me a replacement, different model mp3 player (I requested a refund, but they said they don't give those). Before I bought the product, I read all the other reviews on here, and much of what is said in the 5-star reviews is quite true. This product is easy to use, the screen is readable indoors (it is almost impossible to read in sunlight), and it was easy to transfer music files from my computer to the mp3 player, and to remove them afterward.What kills this product for me, and the reason I would advise against buying it, is that it does not hold up to long-term use. Online tech support is helpful, but not quick to respond; it took me a week, and several back-and-forth emails, from the time I started having problems with the device, to the time SanDisk admitted what I'd known all along, that it was faulty and could not be made to work. After that, it was several more weeks before I received a replacement device.The replacement was another model entirely, from the mp3 player I initially purchased. It arrived yesterday, and I am already having problems with it. I will not do business with SanDisk again.
All of these products suffer from the same problems with interference/noise on AC wiring. I was using a Ethernet-over-Power Line product at the same time and that made the phone extender practically unusable. I ended up using WiFi bridge for the Ethernet solution but the phone extender quality is mediocre at best.
These stickers are always a great idea, whether one has an alarm or not.An intruder is not going to take the time to try and find out where the wires are.They will see the warning and go on to another house.
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.
WPA security can't be set on this router even though it's advertised by Belkin as supporting it. It seems to be a bug or firmware problem that Belkin is not fixing! The router doesn't reset with the WPA settings if you try to set it. Only WEP works which isn't secure.
RUN RIGHT OUT OF BOX AFTER INSTALLING DRIVER, BEAT THE LINKSYSSIMILAR MODEL WHICH CRASHED/HANGUP MY SYSTEM!
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 bought this for my Samsung SCX-4725FN printer thinking is the original toner as advertised. I received 2 "compatible?" no name toner cartriges that my printer did not recognized. I contacted the seller and they sent me a return label. They fully refunded my purchase but only after they received the items and I emailed them again to request it.
Good stuff at good price,, RCA Male / RCA Male, High Quality, Composite Video Cable, 50 ft,, kind of hard to write 20 words on vidio cable that works great and does the job well. recieved fast and thanks
I did a lot of research before I bought this camera, and it was worth the wait. The photos and digital movies (with sound!) look much better than any of the other cameras in it's class, with Nikon coming in as a close 2nd. You can play the movies or view photos on a computer or on any TV with AV jacks. You can also take the card to any photo developer (or email the photos) and get beautiful prints made, too. The built-in microphone records audio for the movies with remarkable clarity. It has a cool &quot;Stitch Mode&quot; to take photos that you can later &quot;stitch&quot; together with the included software to make great panoramas and 360 Quicktime VR movies. The software makes it very easy to do with great results. I've had numerous friends who saw a movie from this camera and say &quot;Wow, you made that movie on your digital 'still' camera??&quot; If for some reason my Canon S110 ever got smashed in an accident or fell in a river etc., I would definately replace it with the same make and model. I highly recommend it. As with all digital cameras, make sure to get a larger memory card and an extra battery so you can get the most out of it.
Works great. Sounds Great. Has a phono input for a turntable. Great price.
I had an e-500 with kit lenses for about a year. Bought an e-510 body-only along with this 50-200mm Zuiko lens to be used as its telephoto lens. While I was always happy with the e-500 kit telephoto lens, I must say this lens is truly remarkable! I'm only *aspiring* to be an amature photographer, so I can't believe I'm saying how happy I am to have spent $800+ on a lens!! It is super-sharp, fast, and gives great performance in lower light. At 200mm (400mm equivalent 35mm), it brings things right up to you. And, because the image is SOOooo sharp, you can crop your image if you need to bring your subject even "closer" - and you'll see fantastic detail!I shot an owl in the woods early AM on a cloudy, dimly lit, winter morning about 100 yards away at 200mm. No tripod. After slight cropping (but no other processing), I have an owl filling the frame with tremendous detail!It is a bit heavy, but worth every ounce! Great lens, great investment, great results.
This thing is expensive. Everybody agree on that I think. And that's why I give 4 stars instead of 5; because for sure it would make me happier if it was less expensive. But lets consider the facts objectively:1. If you want cheap photos: go digital. If you want best quality: go digital.2. As old technologies get less massified, they are bound to get more expensive, it's just the way economics work. They could eventually disappear, unless there is a niche that specifically requires the technology. Then survival as well as very high prices are assured. In the case of THIS technology: evidence photographs. But the conventional film could kill this niche.3. Did you notice that the Polaroid camera has a flash but does not uses batteries? Guess what: the film pack is also the battery. So you are not just paying for the photos.4. As with everything: If you buy bigger packs, the price for each photo is less.5. Last but most important: Unless you work for a detective agency, government or police; this product is for fun, for amusement. Is a very expensive method for pictures, compared to actual alternatives, but is very recommended if you happen to have a working Polaroid instantaneous camera and want to amuse today's kids or even adults that never had this experience before.
In all honesty I did not know what to think of them at first. this is a lengthy review, but its mostly for what to expect.I just installed a whole system set--> alpine f300 amp, kenwood deck, rear kappas, and this in the front, and powered subwoofer. I didnt like the sound coming out of this system for a few days. Then I found out you need to tune the system, because im used to stock systems I used to only have the option of bass and treble. now I have , bass boost, bass level, gain, low pass/high pass filters, treble and mids, and tweeter level to mess with. There are online instructions to tune systems as well as in the instuctions for the amp and deck, who would have thought there was instructions in there haha.Bottom line, this is a great speaker. You just need to learn about how to make it sound the best with your other car audio equips, especially if you are a newbie like me.Pros: you can get them for $130 from authorized dealers online!(cartoys). they retail around $250 at best buy.They can be set to be very punchy if you dont have a sub.They wont be drowned out by your sub unless you set the sub way high up.Cross overs look cleanVery clear even at loud volumes + the tweeter level adjustment if you really like to crank it up without the harsh tweetscons:you might need sound dampening if you make your HU or amp power the woofers for bass, might be a pro if you like bass in your door panel.Cross overs are labeled as low profile, but they can be hard to find a place on a door panel if you have limited space like in my scion tc. took me 3 hrs of trial and errorBuy it if you want a great quality speakerMy recommendations for under 100 are the type S from alpine, under 150 the type R's, and if price is no object the type X for around 200ish. Since i have never heard the alpine X's im only recommending them do to all my research. no one was disjointed in them, to bad it was out of my price range.
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!
I have used several notebook mice and nothing beats this one for simplicity of use, easy storage, and guaranteed operation on most any surface.
This camera is so easy to use. I have always not used a camera because I could not figure it out. My husband also loves it because he can do different things with it. So, it is good for both the inexperienced and experienced. You turn it on, put it to heart and shoot. To see the picture, you turn it to the green mark and there is your picture. It even tells you the lens cap is on.
I enjoyed using this kit. It creates a very nice, hardbound book to share with friends and family. My teenager has used a couple of these to make school projects. The teachers gave her excellent grades each time, so it was money well spent. The software is very easy to use, although you will find that you are trapped in their templates. You can't do much to change them if you want a bigger font, for instance. However, the templates are quite good, so this isn't as negative as it might seem.I do wish Epson had included something for the backs of the photos. As it is, the backs of the photographs actually say "Kodak". I have used some of my scrapbooking skills to attach another color paper to the back and add a bit more journaling there.The cover can be tricky unless you have Epson brand printers. There was another brand available, but I don't remember it. They do include extra photo paper that you will use to make very acceptable covers. However, with the correct Epson, you can actually print on the cover itself, which will include the bookflaps, front and back cover and spine.We enjoyed using this and are planning something cool for Mother's Day.
I liked this product very much. There were some down falls it did not work with my EOs 30D Trigger release but everything worked great. More than great. The stability of the product was very good. The pictures are equisite. For the price well worth the money.
The device was easy to hook up, and after some tweaking the tv signal came through great on the computer. After I had recorded what I wanted to I edited the commercials out, I feel it has issues as when I came back later all that I edited, and saved, was reset. This seems to be a reocurring theme.Acually making a dvd from what you recorded off the tv is really lacking. You are not able to customize the dvd menu and you have no say in labeling the seperate shows you want to put on the dvd. Also the software has a thumbnail option from each show recorded that I though was to be on the dvd menu. It is not. Another problem with this is it seems to work only with the computer that has the original software on it. It does not work well on my dvd player or at all on my other two dvd capable computers.If the dvd's you record actually ends up working, then I would recommend this product to those who do not care too much about how their dvd is formatted, as it is very amature. Beyond that this device is only good for watching tv on your computer monitor.
After reviewing customer feedbacks on Magellan 500, Garmin 2620 and TomTom Go, I decided to purchase the TomTom navigation system for the following reasons:- TomTom Go is/was less expensive than other systems- TomTom is market leader in Europe. I observed that TomTom is used by most taxi cab drivers in Europe- TomTom Go has/had few customer complaints and won serveral awardsHere's my evaluation after using TomTom Go in my 2004 Toyota for 3 months in New York City:Strengths:- accurate, up-to-date maps and clear voice instructions- very portable, easy to mount & dismount (to avoid theft)- great built quality and design- uses Digital Memory Card to store mapsWeaknesses:-issues with termal windshield (ask salesperson for exchange policy if device doesn't work with your car)-screen difficult to read in sunlight (can be improved with buying a PDA screen protection foil)-TomTom Website less informative than competitorsBottom line: I highly recommend the TomTomGo and would purchase it again!
The sound quality for the headphones are good for the price. They don't block noise too well, but what do you expect they are twenty dollar headphones. Great buy!
This flash drive works smoothly as expected. But I am little disappointed after finding out that it does not comes with a software to secure the content with a password. Also the cap is a simple (and somewhat feel cheap) cap that can be lost easily.
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.
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.
I received this as a gift, didn't open it for almost 5 months. Then finally I set it up at my work place and it just stopped working in two weeks. Personal take, DON"T BUY. Pay little more buy something else.
Got this cable to connect my laptop to my 32'' LCD HD TV but it dint work, hell the cable from satisfaction4u doesn't even have 15 pins it only has 14. Is a cheap gray generic piece ofjunk. A super cheap cable is only good if it actually work.
I purchased thisFujifilm Finepix S6000fdhere after reading a number of glowing reviews, both here and in photo publications in print and on the 'Net. It had been originally announced sometime in 2006, but wasn't available until around the Christmas season. I got my hands on one and loved it, but had been keeping my eyes on products from Canon and Nikon, so I waited.The editors of Popular Photography & Imaging magazine gave it a 2006 POP Award in December 2006, and I watched as further awards and good reviews appeared. I still waited, largely because I wondered if a digital 'bridge' camera" had any merit, or if I should go ahead and invest in a real DSLR. The demise of Konica Minolta's entire camera division had left Fuji as one of the very few options if one wanted a fully-featured long-zoom 'bridge' camera with a real wide angle lens. But the more I thought about it, the more that it made good sense, so I bought it here in October 2007.It was judgement call that I've never regretted.Today we've seen the reemergence of the 'bridge' camera as the logical alternative for those who want more than your average compact digital camera, and theFujifilm FinePix HS10 10 MP CMOS Digital Camerawith its 30x wide-angle optical zoom and 3-inch LCD is such an example. It's a big step up from my 6.3 megapixels and 10.7x wide-angle optical zoom its 2.5-inch LCD display.There are so many good reviews posted here for the Fuji S6000fd that I'm going to take the low road and just highlight the good, the bad and the ugly, so to speak.The good:* Quality optics, have nothing to complain about from any of the thousand of images taken.* Excellent ergonomics, everything is easy to access once one learns the layout.* Nice 10x optical zoom range, from 28-300mm.* Uses 4-AA batteries. As a result I've bought Sanyo eneloop NiMH batteries and love them.* Very good ergonomics, it feels like a regular 35mm camera.* It takes filters, just like a 35mm film camera. 58mm filters, to be exact.* Superb ergonomics... wait, I said that already.The bad:* Flash cuts off part of the subject on close-ups with the lens hood in use.The ugly:* Fujifilm's decision to go with the xD card as opposed to the SD. Bad move.As noted earlier, I'm not alone in my likes of this excellent digital camera. In a world of 10 MP cameras, its 6-megapixel CCD still give me enough good detail for excellent 16 x 20-inch prints. It had been used in a variety of climates and locations, and not once has it let me down. I would down-rate this camera because of Fuji's use of the xD card as an image storage device, but I had weighed that before I purchased it, so I knew ahead of time that this was the case.Summary:Simply put, it's an excellent product, even by todays smaller and lighter standards.Have picked up a number of other digital cameras since, and most have been decent, but this one still remains a favorite. It's the camera that I reach for when I have to take a shot on the run and am depending on getting good results. Had I reviewed a few months after purchasing it, would have given it a 5-star rating. And looking over some of the results for the last three years, will let that rating stand.Updated January 10, 2012:This good and faithful camera has done well by and for me over the years, but my Nikon D5000 DSLR had largely replaced it for serious work. MyFujifilm FinePix F300EXRwith its 12 megapixels, bright 3.0-Inch LCD and 15x wide-angle (24-360mm equivalent) zoom. It's still in use, but more as a backup camera than anything else now. It has been announced that a new "bridge" camera is on the way, theFujifilm X-S1 Digital Camera, and this one offers a large 2/3-inch 12 MP EXR-CMOS sensor, a 26x manual zoom (24-624mm), and a large 3.0" titling LCD display, along with many other features. Based on years of use with Fujifilm products going back to the '70s, this one is worth serious consideration, but we'll have to wait until the actual production models appear.
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.
I purchased this phone in January of 1999 and it has worked really well. Phone calls are extremely clear and the headset is very lightweight. The only problem that I've had with it is a problem that is common with most headsets, the headset part wears out rather quickly and breaks. After about 2.5 years, it finally broke. I must admit, I have been rough on it a few times, but the design is still destined to break after a couple years of regular use. I am considering buying this again, but I would like a two-line phone with a few more features, so I am looking at some other phones by Plantronics.
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 bought this garabagio last month as a present for my Mom & dad. I read the other reviews saying that there were problems with it, but figured the law of averages would work in my favor, with me getting a good unit.......NOT!!!The player played once and never again. The disc got "lost" inside the player, over and over again.....no matter what disc we tried.This type of stuff NEVER happens to me...I always have success with an otherwise bad product...but not this one. Leave it right where you see it....just don't but it.Now I have to go through sending it back and choosing another!
If I restart the card (disable/enable), it will connect for about 30 seconds (if I'm very close to my router) - then the signal strength drops to nothing.
These little speakers get big speaker loud. They have great range and just work incredibly, my only complaint is that the little green lights sometimes get on my nerves. I have these paired with an x rocker in my little mini office (hard to explain) just know that with a little bit of bass these things rival speaker systems that cost way more.
This is a fine camera, light, small, great zoom and stabilization. Battery life is also good.The negatives would be the manual focus is a bit tricky to master and the small size leaves your pinky finger with no room. The other negative was the high ISO setting is a bit obtuse as you have to go to scene mode to engage it.Lens caps seem to get lost as well.The light weight makes it a bit unstable at long zooms. Michelle Ress USA
I shoot film sometimes, and there's no white balance adjustment like digital. Stacking both a polarizer and warm filters produced vignetting with my Pentax 645 45mm wide angle lens. Now I can put this filter on and get the effects of both a polarizer and warming. It's not as warm as an 81c or Tiffen 812, but there's a noticeable difference-see my comparison photo I posted. It's not multicoated, but I don't spend the extra $$$ for MC filters anyway. Image quality has been great for me so far with this filter. I also use this on my smaller lenses with a step up ring adapter. I always use generic 67mm screw in lens hoods with it. When the hood is mounted to the front of the filter, it's so easy to rotate the polarizer. Just grab the hood and turn. But it's best to turn it clockwise to eliminate the chance of unscrewing the hood or filter.
An excellent digital display with crisp, clean pictures. Add your own music to go with the slideshow if you wish with built in mp3 player. I would recommend this product.
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.
Product works as described use it for my common access card and it works well, expected nothing less from cherry.
This is my first day to carry my first camcorder in my two hands.It fits in your hand just like if it is made for you.So small in size but, unbelivable in it's features. The photos are really so clear and the Zoom is great. Also that small Light in the top is useful and add some beauty to the camera.It is completly can't not be compared with Sony camcorders that are so unflexible and weak.I really recommand this cam for every one, beginners or profesionals. Hope you will enjoy it.
Every new employee receives this headset. They are low profile, stay in your ear, and reception is consistently good. My one desire is a longer plug. If you are looking for a good quality, inexpensive headset, this will work for you. For the price, you can't go wrong.
Good quality product - works fine. Quite handy when you need short-length cords between adjacent items in your home TV/Audio systems. Also handy between network modems and routers, etc. Most cables that you can find in this length are overpriced. This is a comparative bargain.
I have had no problems whatsoever with this laptop. The wireless works just fine without disconnecting periodically. The battery life is good , i use the power saving display mode and i can easily do 3- 3 1/2 hours with the wireless turned off.The screen is brilliant and its great fun to work with pictures . I use this for home and office use and i'm really glad that i invested in this piece of hardware. The price was a steal given the fact that this came with an 80GB Hard Drive and a DVD writer.The laptop looks great, Sony has done a great job with the design of the current series of laptops. It's a bit on the heavy side though, but as far as i am concerned that isn't much of a concern.
nice headphones can fit to ear so if you wear for awhile you dont get soar ears and if your woking out or running they stay in. bought 4 pair figuring would not last long but still on 1st pair after 3 years.
Got it, opened it, tried cleaning a disk... clean botton doesn't work... Repare works, but doesn't repare scratches that cause jerking in videos.
If you are looking at this item then you most likely need it. It makes the wire run very clean and is quality built. It works as advertised.
Using this mounted on my skylight (which is where I've had my previous ones) I receive full signal on all local HDTV stations, even without both antennae fully extended. It receives the channels much better than my more expensive previous one. I would definitely recommend this antenna to anyone using over the air signals. Full signal, no freezing or drop outs.
Bought this recorder over a year ago and use it for an average of 15 hours per week to record school lectures. I love the fact that I can down load it to my computer nightly and have it ready to record again the next day. I can put each of my classes into a separate folder and each lecture is stamped with the date and time. The only problem I have had is in a classroom where the air conditioner has been on and I have been closer to it then the instructor - this makes the recording very unclear. I would suggest to sit as close to the speaker as possible or at least not sitting where there is a lot of background noise.
This router works for one or two days and then drops its connection. Cycling the power is all that will clear it up, and in another day or two it happens again. As other reviewers have said, Support is no help, and firmware does nothing to help with the problem. Look around the internet and you'll see how many people can't get this router working well.Belkin makes good computer accessories, but do yourself a favor and spend a little extra up front on a wireless router with a name behind it like Linksys or D Link. The Linksys that replaced this Belkin has worked flawlessly, while the Belkin is collecting dust. I couldn't bring myself to give this headache to anyone else on Craigslist....
I've only had my printer/all-in-one for about 6 weeks but am extremely satisfied. The pictures are outstanding and the colors are dead-on. I've used the scanner once and it is very user friendly and easy to use. I have already recommended this printer/all-in-one to several people. The other great thing is the price for the ink--at amazon all combined were about $72--not bad considering the outstanding quality of the print--compare this to HP or Epson and you'll find this a great deal!! And the amount of ink used for the pictures I've printed is also great (not a lot of ink used!). I've had both HP and Epson and this printer/all-in-one is much better in ALL regards. You will find this machine to be larger than the usual printer--it will take up as much space as a VGA computer monitor. I would highly recommed this to anyone looking for a great device and not spending a lot of money.
Amazing price, perfect condition, we love it! we will continue to buy through amazon!
Very pleased with these binoculars. Excellent close up viewing for wildlife and birds in our area with the 10x magnification.
I find these work well with my Lexmark printer. The one fault seems to be that the color cartridge runs out of the blue/green range too soon and there is still ink in the cartridge. The black is fine.
so far these work just fine at a loss less price than most...I love the white color, makes them easily disguinshed from others.
I purchased this to dispel nasty ground loops from the family computer to the HDTV. We hooked a 3.5mm to RCA audio cable from the computer to this device, then an RCA to RCA going into the surround sound system. Worked like a charm and got rid of 99.9% of the ground loops that were present. Was hesitant of the price and tried to find a cheaper way to fix, but this proved to be the only real solution without a lot of headache. Great product!
We are using these totally now in our 3 year old Brother MFC640CW. Just be sure to keep your ink heads cleaned. We also do a lot of gardening photography and go through a lot of ink cartridges. We are satisfied with the overall performance. The black is really sharp. Occasionally, the printer will not recognize one of the other colors, but since the price is so low, we simply absorb the cost and pop in another one.The black color is definitely a winner. With clean ink heads we get sharp and outstanding print jobs.
It worked for about a month. Even when it did work it was a hit or miss thing. I had to fool with it for a while. Maybe it was because I bought the cheapest one available. Maybe it was a knock-off, who knows? I have yet to try it on another computer to rule out it not being the cord. Fair warning.
I needed a headset to use with my Nokia Net bookwhich did not have the standard microphone/headset plugs and iPad . It is used primarily with Skype. I find it a little bid difficult to put on but the sound quality is great and you con't even feel it on your ear.
I am one of many virtual employees for my company and have recommended this to all of my co-workers. PRINTING: The print quality is excellent on all types of paper - from matte, to glossy brochure paper to labels. In fact, the print quality is so good that I'm now able to print stuff in house that I otherwise would have outsourced to a professional printer.FAXING: Although I don't do a lot of faxing, I've found it easy to both send and receive.COPYING: The feed tray on the top is a great help. Papers - even wrinkled and dog-eared ones -- have gone through easily and without snagging.SCANNING: While this is certainly not the best feature of the product, the scans I've done have come out looking clean and professional.DRAWBACK: refilling black cartridges can be a problem. I recently bought one of those refill kits (you know, the ones with a vat of ink, big needle, rubber gloves). The Cyan, Magenta and Yellow (small-size) cartridges refill quite nicely. However, the Black cartridges (large-size) - when refilled - leak all over the place. I will have to do clean and refresh the printing head 4 or 5 times to get the printer back to normal. So, if you plan on printing a heavy volume of items using black ink and rely on refill kits to save money, I don't think this printer would be a good fit for you.Nevertheless, I would still highly recommend this great machine!
The item is as described. Shipping was reasonable and prompt. "Rex" has worked daily, and well, to help secure our home for over 6 months.
I got this case for my PDA(Sharp Zaurus), and I love it so much. It has a dense plastic shell with an automatic air pressure control vent. The rubber interior is real nice and help protect what's inside from water. The latch is also made of the same grade plastic as shells and latches tight. This 1020 is a little bigger than what you call "palmtop", and is just about right size to carry around. It is kinda heavy, though, I like the heaviness too(heavy=dense=safe). For the money, this case is a best buy. Looks cool too!!
the burner was great it even suprised me cause its also a cd player.. i guarentee it to anyone it burns music fast.it was just what i wanted perfect....i would strongly recommend it
I have recently bought the Samsung ML-2250 laser printer and it is wonderful.A very functional and easy to set up printer, it works great with my Apple mac. It also works fine and is compatible with Linux and WIndows.As I say, it works brilliantly with my Mac. Presently, I have the printer connected to a WIFI base station (an Apple Airport Extreme express) via the printer USB port. My notebook connects to this wifi network and prints over the air. Just magic. I can print from anywhere in my house without wires.The Samsung ML-2250 printer is highly reconmmended..... and so is the Apple G4 iBook running Mac OSX. They are great partners.
I bought this in December. I haven't used it too much but I printed 15-20 B&W; sheets and the quality was very good. I printed a 4*6 photo (connected the Canon SD550 directly to the printer) and it was excellent. I also printed a colored ticket receipt on plain paper and the quality was very good with the subtle tones getting captured in the printout.Overall, I am satisfied with the printer. If only printer manufacturers could include the USB cables that are required.
It will improve after initial "break-in". Just get an extra for the D200 and you're set.
My first professional digital SLR was the Nikon D1X. I got great pictures with it but it was too large and heavy to lug around for extended periods. I also had some issues with its operation. But now, Nikon seems to have solved my issues with the D200. I purchased the dedicated SB-800 flash and 18-200 lens recommended in the D200's manual. The whole system is much improved over my other digital SLR. Both focus and metering seem to work more reliably. It works better in available light. The optical anti-vibration aids in overall picture sharpness (plus for those of us who are not rock-steady). I am getting use to the button sequence required to enlarge the picture preview and really like the amount of magnification possible. The menuing system seems quite extensive and well-organized. I would like more latitude in the picture quality settings (e.g. contract, saturation, and sharpness). The help screens really tell me something when I'm confused. I appreciate the "modeling" feature. It is useful when attempting to compose in a dark situation. It also lets me see reflections BEFORE they are committed to the picture. Unfortunately this feature does not work using the built-in flash. I wish Nikon could add some type of lock on the continuous-single-manual focus selector on the front of the camera. My finger seems to move that switch unknowingly. I would appreciate a battery charger with a built in plug rather than the detachable cord. As a person who still wears thick glasses, I wish Nikon could make the viewfinder more like the one on their old N8008. Or maybe it's time to do away with pentaprisoms and mechanical mirrors and give us a truly pro camera that mimics the high-end pro-sumer models with electronic viewfinders and adjustable view screens!
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!!
I ordered this to use in a digital picture frame. I have tried on three different computers to put pictures on it and wont even register that it exists. A micro SD works perfectly and that is what I will buy from now on.
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!!
This is absolutely perfect for the laptop. It is compact, lightweight, easy to use, easy to plug in and easy to read. Keys are very comfortable for the fingers.
Corsair is known for quality. Spend a bit more if you want the best. Nuff said.
The cleaning pad works great, just don't put to much water, a couple of drops will do.
It fit my screen perfectly. I love the fact that you can choose a glossy side or a matte side. The picture instructions were somewhat easy to follow (it was a bit difficult to comprehend the typed instructions as they were listed in many different languages along with English - that was overwhelming).Although I like the screen for the privacy option, my boyfriend likes it since it blocks out the brightness of the screen glaring in his face when I'm next to him. Another plus for getting this, I guess.The filter is easy to remove and there is a concave area at the top of the filter that allows easy removal.
I received this home theater system for my birthday last September, and let me say, it is the best present that I have ever dropped a hint for. I had an iHome that died and I wanted something else to play my iPod on and listen to the radio with. An exact replacement iHome was $100, but I got lucky and I stumbled upon this. This thing puts out amazing power, I can use it as an iPod player, as a radio, and so much more. The DVD player makes standard definition DVDs look a little better than my old dvd player as well. As others have mentioned, it is hard to upgrade or change the length of the wires, but that is the only downside to it. For the price, you can't beat it.
This is my first compact flash card and it works really well . I recommend this card .
The replacement battery brought my 1st Gen iPod Mini back to life. Yes...it is sickening seeing the postage stamp sized iPod Nanos with twice the storage as my Mini, but, I am able to keep my personalized Mini going for a few more "clicks" (saving dollars for my gas tank!). For those a little weary about cracking open an electronic device and making repairs...do not worry. YouTube has a couple of short videos giving you step-by-step directions on the battery replacement process.
The stickers were completely unusable. Of varying shades of pale yellow, the letters on most of them were hardly visible. Cheap as they were, the money was still wasted.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 11 year old. I tested it tonight to make sure it was okay. The video and sound were excellent. I bumped it around a little bit to see if the DVD would skip or stop - it didn't. The battery pack is the same width and length as the player itself and fits flush on the bottom. I tried a CD also and the sound quality was great. I love the fact that it comes with two headphone jacks, but I think it only comes with one set of headphones. I would like to see it a) come with a carrying case, and b) have volume control on the remote.
Recieved these today (1/5/2008). Just a note to say they work fine in a 2005 Town & Country minivan with factory installed DVD. Seems to be everything they are advertised to be.
Light Weight, Very slim, I wish the legs could be put away faster but that is a very minor gripe.
I bought this for use mainly in my kayak since I didn'twant to install a permanent ff. I've used thesmartcast about a dozen times so far and am extremelyhappy with it.My brother has a yak and we go fishing together.I have the edge over him in a big way with this ff.It shows bottom contour, depth, water temp, and fish.This thing puts me onto fish and bottom structure that Iotherwise would not know existed.It's easy to learn to use, and it works...in fact itworks every bit as good as the Humminbird Wide I havein my bass boat. :-)One tip though: Make sure you shut the unit off whennot in use so you don't kill the battery. And whenyou store the unit, make sure it's not resting onthe on button. (doesn't take much pressure to turn the unit on).So, if you want a completely portable, full featuredff, imo the Rf35 Smartcast is the way to fly. I love mineand never go kayak fishing without it.
This TV lift is exactly what I needed to complete the stand I am building. Works like a charm! Very quiet and smooth.
This radio is great for talking at the shopping mall (if you still shop in malls), or for use on the trail when you are hiking. I use it at the beach when I am boating.The TalkAbout has about a 2 mile range, and works great from a boat . . . The TalkAbout 250 requires 3 AA batteries, and runs for at least 24 hours.After using the TalkAbout 250 for several months now I am very happy with it. When I purchased my TalkAbout, I also purchased the &quot;Motorola 50225 TalkAbout Remote Speaker Microphone&quot;. 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.With 14 channels and 38 privacy codes on the Motorola TalkAbout 250 you won't have to worry about listening to other peoples conversations.
I bought this Sherwood to replace a 2-channel Sony STR-DH100 receiver that I kept in my bedroom. I used this receiver almost exclusively for one function: to listen to audiobooks in bed. My only complaint with my Sony was that its power supply produced acoustic noise; that is, produced a vibration and thus sound directly, as opposed to hum through the speakers. This noise was at a level typical of many receivers with a switching power supply and is masked in most settings by the sound coming from the speakers and by ambient noise. But there are frequent pauses in spoken word and a quiet bedroom has (by definition) little ambient noise. Hence, my annoyance, and my need.Based upon a previous reviewer's praise of the quietness of this receiver, and upon many other glowing reviews, I decided to take a chance, even in the face of a fair number of negative reviews reporting dead on delivery or soon to die receivers. I am glad that I did, because this receiver, which arrived on 7 August 2012, has so far worked flawlessly. Most important to me, it produces absolutely no acoustic noise that I can detect until my ear is within 6 inches (I measured it) of the vents on the top of the receiver. It also has no audible 60-cycle hum through the speakers at my listening levels, unlike my Sony, now repurposed, which had a bit.This receiver does have its quirks. In standby mode ("off") it looks like it is on, because a red light comes on. When it is on, the red light goes out. With the display dimmed to its lowest level one can see the receiver's display only in a very dark room. This is nice for sleeping, but because there is also no red light, it looks likes it's off in the morning, so I'm forever forgetting to make it so. If Sherwood would reverse the function of the red light this problem would be solved. Also, the use of the TONE DIRECT button is very nonstandard and confusing. But for $100, it's a steal. (As long as it continues to work.)
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.
DB8 antenna is a good product, it lacks paper work or manual to put togeather but once I got it togeather I hooked it up quick to a pole I had and leaned it against the house the antenna picture with the green behind it is my photo I got 13 channels off the bat 12 of them were digital one even comes in @ 1080I and its cleaer then my cable , im getting rid of it this summer the cable , I plan on mounting it to my roof eave I bought the mount already, it will be about 25 ft above the ground or 10-15 ft above roof , this antenna says its UHF only but I am picking up some VHF so 11 channels are UHF and two are VHF I double checked with tv fool website i plan on buying a VHF antenna only to see if i can get more channels will see i bought this here on amazon cause it was cheaper then most sites I would recommend this,i only live 15-25 miles from most towers and have not used a tv antenna in my adult life but remember as a child and im 37 i pay $80 for cable and internet i can see all the things i watch online so why pay for cable? I will up my internet speed and loose the cable and use my laptop to hook up to my tv and watch shows or movies from hulu if you have a new flat screen hdtv you dont need a converter box the atsc tuner will do iti live in east tenn near bristol motor speedway
Guess this product is sort of superceeded by iPod's and other MP3 players, but if you have an old minidisc player and want extra capacity along with compatibility with your old MD's, this is the way to go. In the end it is now just another gadget in my drawer of toys, with very infrequent use. Sound is in my opinion better than mp3 format files, but limited storage 1G is still too small.
These speakers DO NOT fit the 95 Honda Civic. If you have a 95 Civic get the 6.5 inch pyle speakers, they are $21 and sound great.
I have tendonitis, but I can type on a good-quality keyboard that has 19mm key spacing (also called key pitch) without pain for hours. The original Targus Stowaway folding keyboard was such a thing. FYI, 19mm is also the spacing of regular desktop and laptop keyboards. Personally I *cannot* deal with an 18mm spacing keyboard -- the tiny 1mm difference really feels different and causes pain. So when I learned that the Targus universal keyboard was &quot;full-size&quot;, I assumed that they meant 19mm since that is commonly defined as full-size. ALAS NO, Targus lied: their universal keyboard is an 18mm key-spacing keyboard and consequently a problem. I do not know why Targus has decided to ruin their formerly excellent folding keyboard in this new version. Sometimes companies just do very stupid things. They don't bother to ask customers, or they ask the ones who don't care about the product details anyway. It's sad to see this failure occur but it has, Targus has screwed up.
I bought this headset as a replacement to the last plantronics headset predecessor to this one. I liked the old one so much that when after 5yrs of use I replaced it with an identical model(couple of upgrades) when my old one broke. Comfortable and crystal clear.
Have been using this for the past week with 10/100 NICS. (No 1000 NICS around.)For the price, I can't complain and they provide wall mounting instructions/screws. Since it's plastic, it's really light. I notice no heat at all and it's been on 24/7 for a week now. No where near the amount of heat my Netgear 10/100 switch -- bought approx in the year 2000 dissipated. I only have a 10/100 net, so no gigabit speed rates yet.The only bad thing I can see so far, the Energy Sleep feature(s) tends to put port(s) to sleep too quickly and port response becomes non-existent for approximately 5-10 seconds until the port on the switch wakes up. The fix for this is likely as easy as creating a script to ping the router before the Energy Saving features times the port out in an endless loop. I've yet to be able to troubleshoot this switch's timeout times and/or to see if they're documented anywhere.Another option is remotely logging into to the remote server/host or other activity, keeping the port awake. Could also crank the case open to see if there's any DIP switches or h/w for selecting sleep timeouts. Since this is a slight issue for network robustness, I'm surprised there's nothing apparent yet to easily fix this aside from hacking something s/w wise. :-/Nicked one star for this gripe, but got a rebate so no biggy for me! ;-)Model Number: "DGS-2208"P/N (aka .... H/W Version): "BDGS2208A....D1"
They look like they would be stiff and durable, but they're not. You're basically just buying a big piece of tape.
Pluses- Good Build- Great Zoom Lens- Quick poweron and multi shot mode- Wide screen 848 x 480 (16:9) 30fps videoMinus- Icons on buttons wore out after 1 week :-(- Sometimes not able to focus properly in low light/close rangeNo regrets in purchasing this camera.
DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. I bought one and it sounds great when it works. It lasted about 1year until the connection went bad, high resistance 2300ohms. I switched to the other side connections and it lasted about 4 more months. Just out of warranty. It was affordable so I bought a second one. It lasted about 3 months before connections failed and I switched to the second connections that lasted about 2 more months. It was still under warranty. I emailed Pyle twice about my registered products explaing problem with both units. I also put in a RMA. No response at all from Pyle. I use these in a stock premium audiophile 9006 system which is not over powered by a long shot. This must be why there are so many at low price flooding the market.
This drive installed quite easy. It seemed not to want to go with burner as master and normal cd-rom as slave on secondary IDE channel. Made the switch to having the burner on the secondary channel and the hard drive and cd- rom on primary. This burner works great even on my computer running a Pentium 2 400 MHZ. I have no problems burning music and data. Overall great drive.
I got this for my brother. His wife said he wanted to start recording his old records on CDs. After extensive online research, this seemed to be the best solution for the money. Unlike the USB version, this can be used with a stereo system when not recording CDs.So far he has used this on his stereo component system and proclaimed it quite good. He downloaded a different software package for recording, but I haven't heard anything about recording to CDs.PROs: It's all there in the box, some assembly required. My brother is impressed with the numerous features. Nothing was hard to install or adjust. And he is very happy with the sound quality.CONs: As said, some assembly required. My brother had prior turntable experience, so this was easy for him. This may not be true for others.Also, the cables are a pain. They are captive, and short. We had to buy extension audio cables and plug adapters to mate it to the PC's sound card.
The lack of any channel selection isn't worth the cheap price. I ended up having to buy another product to meet my needs.
We have deployed 2 or 3 of these sets and have not experienced the battery issues that others have. Our users like the ergonomic mouse and keyboard design, however myself being a lefty, I can not effectively use the mouse for long periods of time.
I just received these today, and tried them out around my yard. I have only owned 1 other pair of binoculars that a friend gave to me years ago, and they are big, old, and have fairly poor view quality, possibly do to their age. These Bushnell 10x25s have much better view quality even though they are very small.The Bushnell's do seem rugged, solid, and focus quite well. The 10x magnification of these binoculars also seems about right for my needs, and the very small size and light weight is a great benefit for the places I plan on taking them (i.e. birding, hiking, kayaking, etc.). The field of view also seems like it will be big enough, although a wider view would be better, but this small of binocular doesn't get any wider that I'm aware of.Now for the "minor" issues. These binoculars do not close-focus at 12 feet as advertized, unless my eyes just won't focus that close, but I don't think its my eyes. About 24 feet or so is more like it. I don't know if that will be a problem for birding as this is mainly why I bought them. For most bird ID it shouldn't be a problem, but for very small birds such as warblers in close quarters it might be; again, I won't know until I try them in the field.Secondly, a fairly trivial issue is that the case that came with these binoculars is useless. They fit in so tight and with the rubberized armor of the binoculars (which is nice) it is very difficult to get them in or out of the case. I have lots of camera type cases laying around that will serve this purpose quite well, but they should have at least included a case that fit properly.The only other thing is I wish they came with lens caps. I don't like lens caps in the field (on my camera lenses) as they are annoying, but the package seems incomplete without them. I don't know if I would use them but I'd like to have that option.
I found that one package of disks worked just fine, then the next one I bought did not work at all--not a single one of them. My CD-RW drive refused to recognize them at all. Needless to say, I am going to switch to another brand of blank media.
this product is very good. but look past the fact that it says for sansa mp3. personally i bought this 3 times and after the first i bought just for the wall and car charger because it was cheap. my sansa mp3 broke a while ago and i still buy this because at radio shack or best buy it's too high in price. i keep loosing it or breaking it accidently. so i get this and just throw away the cord. if you saw the original price is $30 and dropped $1.47, cant beat that. matter of fact i need to buy it again because my mom threw away the car charger by "accident" lol. so it's a great buy. now when i did have it, it worked fine it charged and transfered music and i think its a 2.0 cord so song transfer fast. n also when bought this b4 i paid $8.33 here u can pay about $4.50
Light is light - it either works or it doesn't. In this case, it works and the device is very inexpensive. 100% of the light signal gets switched from one of three inputs into the one output. There's nothing more I expect or should expect.Great product. Highly recommend.
I bought this headphone to wear while on the treadmill. The noise of the treadmill was too loud for the sound on my 19" toshiba lcd tv. They work well and are comfortable. The sound is good for tv viewing. I would not want to wear them for very long periods of time. It was easy to set up and perfect for this use.
I bought this to keep my laptop safe when I put it directly in my back pack when I'm doing some light travel or going on a plane. Outer pocket holds mouse and power cord, but does add bulk. No biggie since I usually just put it in my pack. I have a Dell Studio XPS 17 and it fits good. Top sometimes slides off, but usually stays on pretty well. People like that it stays on, looks cool. Has 2 handles and the velcro closure on top. Dual zippers. Overall quality and function is excellent.
The main reason I bought this is that it's the only vent mount that will fit my 60GIG 5thG ipod without having to take my iskin off. So far, it's held up well. The construction doesn't seem as sturdy as I'd like, but it hasn't come off the vent yet and it seems to hold the ipod in place fairly well. Overall, I'd recommend it.
I bought the iQ3600 about 4 months ago. I have been using PDA's for years, but this adds a completely new dimension.The device is powerful -- exacting directions and all the information you'd ever want to know about speed, distance, direction and even elevation. Accuracy ? Not uncommon to be within 8 feet, but usually about 12-14 using the suction cup mount on my instrument panel where the units antenna just crests the dashboard to lay parallel with the horizon.It has features such as the ability to tap the screen at any given time and the map will remain stationary while you appear as a moving triangle on the map. This is useful when seeing where you've been as well as where you're going.A few downfalls:Address information is not accurate. My street number is 211, but the map says that its 294. I've noticed this calibration type error in many areas.Not real easy to create and insert routes using VIA's. For example, the unit will take major highways, but I know a few shortcuts. In order to create a route using these shortcuts, you have to create a route from a to c, and insert a VIA -- shortcut location for the unit to follow the alternate path rather than what is known. Mapsource Software on the PC makes it simple enough to create, but I haven't found how to download those routes to the unit yet.I found that after an initial read of the manual, all you need is to look at its menus to configure and customize. And customizable it is. For example, I prefer to orient maps in the direction that I am going while zoom'ed in under 3 miles. After that, the unit switches the map to true north so that you can see your route and progress in a more familiar map fashion.Map details are customizable as well based on your preferred zoom elevation. I.e. I turn the details off when zoomed out over a mile.The other nice feature is its automatic zoom. Based on how far your destination is (or your next turn) the unit will zoom appropriately. For example if your next turn is 80 miles, it may zoom out to 8 miles. But as you near the destination it begins to zoom in -- this is a really nice feature that makes the unit a pleasure to use.I wish the unit had a Learn feature where deviations from calculatd routes could be saved as modifications to its own calculations. The unit does have "tracking" logs which you can convert to routes for the same purpose. Tracking logs are just that -- where you've been within a period of time.Battery life is not good. An hour tops using the GPS. I haven't tried the battery save mode where signal updates are decreased in frequency (default is an update every second).One final note --I've used the unit while flying in a commercial airline. Yes, it works - showed speed (458), correct altitude (32,000), and where I was over the US. I've also used it on trains to track speed. As long as there is a window -- the unit will work if you can see the sky.It takes a few minutes to lock onto satellites (unless you're at 32,000 feet -- then it's almost instant), but once locked, it remains so even with tempory obstructions (bridges, buildings and trees). It gets really confused in cities with tall buildings as reflected signals off of glass play havac, but the unit was able to hang in there until it resolved its location within a few seconds.I'd recommend this unit for anyone who wants a multiple use device - PDA plus GPS. Its easy to use and is, in my opinion, well designed in hardware and software.
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...
I have been using my zen for about 6 months. I use it everywhere in a variety of ways. I have about 20 episodes of dora the explora on it for bored grandchildren. i have downloaded comedy shows for entertainment on air flights. I have a my blues, my jazz, my pop, okay, the kids pop, and quite an ecletic selection of music. Last night I showed off a 100 family photos to distant relatives. I have been known to stop patrons of Frys looking at ipods and showing of my Zen. But, I only gave it 4 stars because of the sych adapater. On a recent unplanned trip i was without my charging cables. Went everywhere to find a way to charge the zen without the sync adapter. mission impossible. The closest I got was a charging system at radio shack, and if the A48 was the correct itip, it did not matter, not a single radio shack in the vegas area had one. I think the use of a sync adapter was a poor design by creative. The unit should have direct ports for usb, dc, and of course wifi and/or bluetooth. I do think they have the best on the market at the 30GB and higher.
Don't let the attractive specs of this camera lure you. This camera looks good on paper but will provide nothing but instability and mediocre image capturing.Logitech claims it is a software issue that causes poor and impossibly dark images, constant BSODs and hardware incompatibilities. Regardless, the camera simply does not work and should not have been released yet.I worked diligently troubleshooting but ultimately wasted many hours of my life on this paperweight. Do yourself a favor and buy another camera or wait till Logitech is kind enough to release stable drivers (hint. Don't hold your breath)Also avoid the forums if you are looking for support as they will offer one of two responses:"Repeat issue, search!" or "Try a clean install of the drivers"This product severely lowered my opinion of Logitech.
Versatile clean sound. One of the few amplifiers that can accept inputs from receiver speaker outputs. Although I don't use if for that purpose anymore it works great as a zone 2 outdoor speaker amplifier. The only feature I don't like about it is that there are no volume controls, only a limited gain control.
I play and compose music for a hobby. I wanted a headphone that I could wear for a long time and not have it pinch my ears or leave a welt on the top of my head becasuse of some casting imprefection. I've had these headphones for a month and love them. I look forward to the night when I have an hour or two to work on my latest creation. They have a music and movie switch that seems to give you a nice variety of sound profiles. Whether I'm listening to classical, rock and roll or the TV/radio, I've been very pleased with these headphones. Oh yes...the price at Amazon is the best thing.
I have been very pleased with the Sony Sports Headphones. The provide amazing sound and keep me motivated to complete my workout.
used it for 2 months and, thus far, has been flawless.
I have a Tungsten T/X and it rattled while in the case. Plus it was hard to open. Return it and order the Rhinoskin case instead.
I'm so much more motivated to work out now! The shuffle is a fantastic product... and so cute and convenient too, as it just clips onto your clothes. Hassle-free and so much fun!
I installed 2 of this beautiful machines on my home and i'm very satisfied in power outage may works for more than 24 hours if i use only lights, surely you need more batteries for make it work for that amount of time i have 9 batteries of 80 amps for each inverter and works smoothly, i highly recommend this product since it protect all things of low voltage andd over voltage, i have mines since 2 years and never fails, only bad thing is that some appliance articles like satellite receivers, motion detection lamps and some desktop pc sometimes turns off because the 20ms transfer time is not enough for this devices, but 98% of my devices connected works like a charm. and the remote control let you see how the battery is draining, usually i see my lcd tv for 3 hours before battery gets the 70% of 100%, and the tv is connected with satellite receiver,dvd,sound system, and lights of home, so i think this is a very useful inverter for any appliances on home.even i'm able to use microwave oven since it supports 3,600 watts continous, so it mean 6 KVA. hardwire is relly required for batteries specially.
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.
I have been using a Samsng YP-F1 since last Christmas 2005. As others have mentioned, its greatest attribute is size. I clip it to my shorts or slip it in a pocket and would never know it is there if it weren't for the music. This is a vast improvement over armbands, etc. Ipod may hold more songs, but it seems large and bulky in comparison.The stock earbuds are of high quality. I tried others, include some high end Koss buds, but come back to the stock items.Using i-tunes for music management works very well.The only down-side I have found so far is that the only way to recharge the battery is with the usb cable that plugs into a computer. My primary computer is a lap-top, which hybernates after 30 minutes, and the USB port goes down with it. I don't like to leave the laptop on for hours just to charge the mp3 player, so I'm looking for an alternative 4.5 to 5 volt charger....maybe Radio Shack....
These things are hard to find! It looks just as the pictures show and works fine. You can double-tap on the touchpad, slide your finger up and down on the right side to go thru pages. The only thing I wish was different about this was that the cord would have been on the top instead of on the right side but this is a minor point. I've been using this for about a month and no complaints.
Got this outfit for Xmas. Often stopped in the middle of the CD..paused.....then started again. Sometimes I have 5 CD's in there and it says "no disc". Controls are minimal. Bass feature has just 2 settings. Somtimesit just won't play when the correct buttong are hit. pretty poor qualitygizmo. When it plays, the sound is OK.
This thing takes the most distorted pictures I've ever seen. I am no photographer but these pictures are just bad. I am going to try to return it and buy something better. There isn't any image stabilization so any subject has to be absolutely still. The zoom is a joke. I wish I returned it sooner.
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 have a son that doesn't play with toys, but he's in love with his Vidster. The perfect Christmas gift, he uses it constantly for still photos and video. He used the software to create a video project for an arts contest and won! Simple to use. Yes, the picture quality isn't what you'd get from your 5.0 megapixel personal camera, but it didn't take him a day to figure out how to make sure the lighting was right for him to get clearer images. This toy has fostered a love of moviemaking in my son that just may last into adulthood. Thumbs up to Mattel, too, for replacing it for free when the buttons stopped working a year later.
The ink is working great in my printer. I was skeptical at first since, I normally do not buy on line but, this is the only place I could find my ink that I needed. It is less expensive than the post exchange where I used to get it and works just as well. It is doing its job and I am about to order more.
good binnculars and good prices,it is great at the price I bought, happy new year to you all, I like it
BECAUSE OF A MEDICAL CONDITION, I USE A SINGLE LEG POLE AND A REMOTE SHUTTER SWITCH TO TAKE PICTURES, AND IT TAKES SUPER SHOTS...I DO NOT KNOW WHAT EOS STANDS FOR, BUT WHAT EVER IT MEANS I LIKE IT
If you listen to classical or finely-recorded jazz, these headphones may not be to your liking. Although the music will sound satisfactory; it's likely that the clear, airy sound of a mid-line Grado headphone would be a better choiceIf, on the other hand, you're listening to pop, rock, or punk, the MDR-V700DJ are about the best phones you can buy.Both these and their Sony relatives, the MDR-V6, offer a more closed, powerful, &quot;crunching&quot; sound that works better with more abrasive music. Its main problem is and will always lie with the pads, which can be tiring with continuous use and may not wear well with rugged use. (The pads to the MDR-V6, which are similar to these, have been known to flake over long use.)Go to a nearby stereo store with a few of your favorite CDs and take notes on the various headhones. Be aware of whether replacement pads are available, and how much they would cost.
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 is, as it says, 100 feet of 16-gauge speaker wire. I don't really know what to say, it works.
Five minutes after opening the box, I was taking pictures of my family. You can set the camera to auto-mode (where the camera sets everything for you, aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and snap off some shots, or you can adjust everything yourself for that perfect effect.Instead of the stock lens that came with the kit, I got the same version only with Image Stablization (IS), so I can't comment on the stock lens. So far I've taken some very good pictures of my family and of landscapes. Using the 'sports' mode, I was able to capture some very fast motion pictures, and they turned out very sharp and clear.I was also worried that my 1GB compact flash card would not be enough, but in large (highest quality JPG mode, the best quality besides RAW) I can get 180-200+ pictures on one card, and they transfer very fast every evening.The included strap is very comfortable, thick enough to not dig into the back of my neck, but light enough where it doesn't feel like I've got a noose around my neck.Once I registered the camera on Canon's website, I was sent an email with a 'private' support email address for Canon, which I have not (thankfully) had to use yet. That was a nice addition to the package.As a DSLR beginner, this is a great camera to learn on, but I realize that as my skill grows, this camera can scale with me due to its excellent quality (10.1 Megapixels) and the accessories is where I'll focus future purchases on (ie Speedlite flash, better lenses, battery grip, etc.) but I can tell already that the camera will probably be the same for a while, and I love it.
I highly recommend these speakers after purchasing 3 sets: for my laptop at work, my home pc and one for a gift. There is no distortion, just clear, crisp, well-balanced sound. Also works well with my Sandisk MP3 player.
HP hit a home run with this printer. They are work horses! We have had 6 in our office [3 still work hard everyday]. This printer exceeds the stated printer live significantly.As long as HP printer cartridges are used the machine runs flawlessly.
Avoid this package, stick with Dragon Dictate Perferred and buy a high qualiy Sony Digital Voice Recorder (DVR). The DVR crashed my system using Windows XP with SP2 (service pack 2 installed). The driver are not Microsoft certified and scansoft only gives this DVR a 2 out five on it's own web site. AVOID THIS PACKAGE
We live on the Colorado front range, approximately 400m from the mountains and about 60 miles from Denver. Typically we suffer from loss of signal, presumably from absorption, being so close to the mountains. Prior to putting the DB8 up we got about 4 digital channels off our old (massive) analog antenna. We replaced it with the DB8 and jumped up to 20+ channels immediately. We seem to do well getting channels from Cheyenne to Denver without a problem. We have one Denver channel that fades occasionally, but in general I've been really impressed with the performance. I don't have an amplifier in the line. I tried a decent amp, but it didn't seem to make a difference. Also, I have a single 50 foot cable from the antenna to the converter (yep...I have an analog tv). I think having the single manufactured cable does help.There's a bunch of places selling this antenna, so shop around and figure the total price to get it to your door.
The Fujifilm FinePix A600 is a good camera for the price! I love the big window view screen. There is one thing that is kinda goofy on it. I don't especially like the battery compartment. It is very hard to get the batteries in correctly and get the lid shut. Also, seems like this camera uses up the batteries really fast. Pictures turn out really nice and clear, color is very good too. Overall, I would say it is a good little camera for the price. It was a gift for my 13 year old daughter, who loves it!!
I bought this mouse earlier this year when it was exclusive to Best Buy and before the blue one was out. I've been very happy with it so far. Very quick &amp; responsive. Best mouse for gamers and quicker and more reliable than wireless, with no need for batteries or recharging!! Set-up was a breeze. I like the forward/back buttons on the side and the customizable buttons on top, makes surfing the net easier and more fun. My sole complaint is it lacks the little red LED my old microsoft mouse had, but that's just a cosmetic/design issue. The MX 510 is very smooth and fits my hand comfortably. Amazon has a great price w/ free shipping too! Highly Recommended.
I own this case and have been very satisfied with it. it DOES have a belt loop, which is a piece of fabric about 1 inch wide that spans vertically from the top to bottom of the back side of the case. i keep my iPod in it (3rd generation, 10gb) with plenty of room to spare. there is a zippered pocket on the other side for earphones or memory cards. zipper is high quality, and the zipper handle is made out of rubber. the mesh part of it stretches to hold your mp3 player. note: the color is less copper looking than in the picture. it is more of a champange color. and if you want a mini disc player case, look at the case logic mini disc player case.
I am strictly an amateur, but wanted to make the switch from 35mm to digital. Tight budget. Friends let me borrow their Kodak EasyShare (3.0meg) and a 4 meg Olympus, and they were "OK." I was not going to spend the extra $$$ on the 5700. Then I read all the reviews of the Coolpix 5700 on Amazon and also the article on it in Consumer Reports/Online. Consumer Reports gave it a top rating, and everyone else raved about it. I thought it was too good to be true. Believe what you read. I am an amateur, but in about 15 minutes after taking it out of the box, I was making great pictures; even up to full-size enlargments. Warning: everyone else is right about the low-light problem. The camera is just not sure what to do in very low light. That's why I gave it only 4 stars. However, when you have 5 megapixels you are in digital heaven. Clarity, color, flexibility, color copies, people tell me that I am making stuff like a professional. A 256 flashcard is all I need. You can choose your photo quality, and even change quality settings between pictures. The adjustable LCD is versatile and helps a lot. I usually use the 3mg setting. I shoot all day, store it, and start all over again. I used the 5meg. setting on some wildflowers, and made a 14X20 enlargement. Crystal clear, you can practically see the pollen. Save your pennies and go for this one. PS: I also got the wideangle lens, but the 5700 is so versatile, you can easily live without it.
For surveillance you still want better resolution to identity a suspect.Also minus a couple points since configuration software and viewer is windows Internet Explorer specific.Doesn't support WPA encryption. Didn't want to run unsecured for obvious reasons. However, if I used WEP, the rest of the network would capped at 56Mbps and need to be reconfigured. Why should the rest of the network be slowed down because of a camera?
I bought this product 6 months ago when I moved and wanted to hook up my surround sound system in my new place. After looking around at several stores I found this product online and was skeptical that it would work good for the price. I know that some people might complain about certain nuances with better speaker wire but I haven't been able to tell the difference (I have even used the more expensive wire and thicker gauge). I even ran this wire in the wall and without it being shielded it works great! After 6 months of using it with my 7.1 surround sound and music I would recommend this product to anyone.
I purchased the Jetdirect 200m at the same time I purchased an HP Officejet D135 Multifunction Printer for my home. I wanted to reduce the tangle of wires coming from my laptop and be free to put the fax/copier/scanner where I pleased.I decided on this combination of hardware because of HP's reputation and my past experience with their products. It seemed logical to me to use a print server that was built specifically for the printer I intended to buy, instead of using a third-party product that may have compatibility issues. I was also unsure how a third-party print server would work with printer/fax/scanner combo.Setup of the Jetdirect 200m was a snap. After physically setting up the printer, I plugged the Jetdirect into its slot on the back of the printer and then connected it to my router. I then used the CD-ROM supplied with the printer to install the drivers onto my laptop. As usual, the HP software walked me through every step and the printer functioned perfectly on the first try.I have had some dubious experience with print servers before, particularly the Linksys EPSX3. Installing the Jetdirect, was barely harder than plugging in a USB or parallel cable.So far, there have been no problems printing, faxing (both from the fax machine and from my laptop), or copying. I have not attempted to scan anything, but judging from everything else, I doubt I will encounter any problems at all.
I was going to explain the logic behind Skip-protection on these CD players. The "45 second" skip protection is really 45 seconds of buffer memory. If it says 45 seconds for a regular CD, you can figure out how much memory the buffer is. For a regular CD, a second is 16-bits times 44100 sample/sec, divided by 8-bits (per byte), per channel. So 88200 bytes times two channels (left/right), which comes to ~172Kilobytes per second. If you have 45 seconds of buffer memory, that is approximately 8 megabytes.Translated, for your mp3 files:Take you bit rate, divide it by 8, to get the rate in kilobytes,then divide 8 megabytes by that.So 128Kbit = 16Kilobytes, 8000KB / 16KB per sec = 500 seconds of anti-skip protection. It's possible (and I don't know) that that's for just one channel, so at least it's half that, but at most its 8.3 minutes. Half, sounds about right.So if you are playing mp3 files, you will get better anti-shock protection.Another side effect of mp3 players is that the decoding process takes less power than spinning the disk. IF the CD only needs to spin the disk every 4 to 8 minutes, your batteries will last longer with mp3's than with regular CD's.The downside is that all mp3's are of lesser quality, encode at 160Kbit (Dual-Stereo, VBR). Don't do Joint-Stereo it sucks. I don't know if with many mp3 encoders there is that choice anymore. VBR = Variable Bit Rate, it means the audio converter balances quality with bit-rate over the CD, so where bits would be do nothing for some quiet areas on the disk, they go further toward the areas where there is audio. CBR encoded mp3 applies the same number of bits per frame, so every second has the same amount of sound quality (sound loss), but there are times when VBR can sound better than CBR, because savings in one area can be applied to make a higher quality in another area. Other formats like WMA and Sony's ATRAC, have different ways of storing the information, and may compress the audio much better with higher quality. Note that some companies hold patents of encoding processes, MPEG was the only one that was available in "Open Source".. MP3 was a off-shoot that deals with low-bit rates,generally not what you encode CD audio to. Audio books require WMA DRM, because its a patented process that is illegal to circumvent (if not impossible). But anyone can decode mp3's, not everyone can decode WMA DRM, except Microsoft.Oh another quality of mp3 files, each second of a mp3 file is split into chunks, each chunk has a 4 byte header that specifies the encoding of the chunk (I'm writing a mp3 utility), anyhow, if you seperate the ID3v2 header from the front and the 128 byte V1 header from the back, all that is left is these "frames", which supposedly can be mixed, cut, spliced, all without re-encoding the files. In the encoding process it's very easy to equalize the audio because its stored in a frequency/time format rather than amplitude/time. So all one needs to do is filter out the frequencies before they are converted back to waveforms. Also the length of the audio can be increased, decreased, and the pitch can be changed, independent of each other. This is just something you get for free with the mp3 format..
Having the 3 preset buttons definitley helps. When one station gets fuzzy just press 2 or 3 for your other stations and its clear again. Can position it any way you want, awesome.
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.
I researched LCD HDTV's for over a month before selecting the Samsung 4665F 46" model. I can say now that I made the right choice. All the positive statements in the reviews about the high quality of the sound, picture, color, and "hookups" are all true. I couldn't be any more satified with my choice. As for my experience with Amazon, I was a little concerned about buying a TV from a dot com Company. Having purchased many articles from Amazon in the past including a Sony Digital Camera and an Ipod, I thought I would take a chance. Again, Amazon came thru! Within a week of placing my order, I received a call from "Eagle" wanting to set up a time to deliver the TV. Wow, that was fast!! They came within the window of time alloted, and unpacked and set up the TV to make sure eveything was OK, which it was. They were pleasant and polite, and the picture was fantastic...right out of the box..and before hooking up to the HD cable box and my Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD player (which I also purchased from Amazon). There is also no question that Amazon has the best prices. The price of the TV went down within a week of my purchase, and Amazon credited my account the difference without question. Amazon continues to "do right" by me, and I continue to be a loyal supporter, and now a Samsung HDTV LCD enthusiast.
I have had this device for over a month now.Pros: Belt Clip and armband. I like to run so I use the belt clip to attach to my shorts. I don't like anything around my arms when I run. It has a built in EQ with predefined settings or a manual setting. The expansion slot is a must have. I typically combine my MP3 files into one huge file so I like being able to swap out the cards without having to load, delete, load, etc to change the music. Battery life has been pretty good. I use rechargeables and 12-14 hours is a given. Customer Support thru e-mail is about 24 - 48 hours. Calling requires more patience then I have. The 'hold' function that prevents unwanted button pressed during workouts is great. Navigating with the menu function is pretty easy. Not a lot of frills but what they do have is useful. You can go to there website rave-mp.com and look at the user manual to get more details of what this device does.I have used the IRIVER 890, and the RCA Lyra. The Rave to me is a better option. The IRIVER navigation is not intuitive and that stupid triangle shape is dumb. When you work out it is not stable against your body. The AMP256 attaches to my shorts and does not move. The RCA Lyra was a nightmare to load. The AMP256 loads by using Windows Explorer, or use Windows Media Player to create WMA files.Cons: Volume level is to low for the supplied headphones. The volume level goes up to 20. When I run or am outside, 20 is not loud enough for the surrounding noise level. I purchased 'The Plug' by Koss and have to keep the volume at 13. I guess this is a work around for the volume level. The other issue is that the 'resume' function does not work. Tech Support told me a Firmware upgrade is due out at the end of the month to fix this problem. My other issue was that I had a single MP3 file at 200MB and my player wouldn't load. Tech support had me return the item for a new one and the new player loaded perfectly.Overall, for active listners this item is great. I have compared to other devices with expansion slots and this one seems to be the best of the group. An expansion slot is a must for me.
The people who sold this were extremely fast in dispatching it to me. And since Linksys is a trusted name in Networking products so I was never disappointed upon recieving this product. It just worked wonders for me.
This gadget is very useful.... I bought a refurbished one for about 6 dollars shipped and it is working very nicely. The only things I do not like about it is if I turn my Zune all the way up I lose sound quality to radio noises and static. I have to keep my Zune at 17 or 16 for optimum quality. Overall very decent.
I've read a lot of negative reviews about this and other Stinger Bug Zappers on Amazon, so I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in.I've had this particular model for 3 years now and it's still working. The bulb and electrical grid still work fine. Since mine was manufactured 3 years ago, it's possible it's build quality is better than that of the newer Stinger models that other customers our criticizing on Amazon.I live in Colorado and this Summer we've had an abnormally large amount of rain, which of course has made the mosquitos twice as bad. I purchased some Stinger Octenol Mosquito Lure from Home Depot and it has seemed to help, although it definitely hasn't rid our yard of the mosquitos entirely. I still wind up with a few in my room every night that I have to chase after and kill myself. I live in a room in the garage and have the zapper hanging from a tree roughly 15 away from the garage in our backyard(our yard is roughly an acre in size). I wouldn't recommend using one of these to help with Mosquitos unless you're planning to replace the Octenol lure every 30 days or so. While it will kill some Mosquitos without the lure, Mosquitos are not really attracted to ultra-violet light, so the Octenol lure is a must. If your goal is just to kill other types of flying night time insects, you can probably skip on the lure.My only real complaint about the unit is the electrical grid design. It's designed with small squares through the grid, sort of like a checker board, and this does cause the dead insects to get clogged up in the unit. I have to clean it out every few days with a compressed air can. I've seen the Flowtron zappers and it is true that they have a better designed electrical grid(basically long, narrow vertical strips), so you might want to consider buying one of their zappers instead IF this is going to be a major annoyance to you. Another minor issue is that, unlike the "Ultra Model," this one doesn't have the 'from dusk till dawn' feature, so you might want to get a timer for it.Overall I'm pretty happy with this product and I've definitely gotten my moneys worth out of it. At [...], this unit is very reasonably priced. But like I said, judging by other customer reviews, it's possible the build quality on Stinger products has declined recently. So purchase with caution.
We were looking for smaller sized speaker mounts, and these turned out to be perfect. They are adjustable and are in good proportion to our small wall speakers. Heavy duty, no worries of them not being able to hold the speakers. Just what we wanted.
This inverter is almost silent and the cord helps you reach 12 volt lighter sockets that are hard to reach.I would buy this again.
I put 40 dvds on this thing, rip my cds and create play lists all within a few hours. the usb 2 just blows away the ipod slow connection it's not even funny. The only thing the ipods got for it is the easy controls but very short on features. One thing I really like is the porn files/ videos that I dont want my kids to see, just hide it and lock it. And the short cut button is just so great to have, need more buttons like this. Ipods need to learn how to do that. When the lights is out on the Ipod, you cannot see any thing, not this Zen, it's dim but u can still make out the screen. Those are the things that I have not seen anyone mention. Anyway, these things are selling like hot cakes, look for it at 6 diffent stores before I found the last one at bestbuy...it's so good I bought some stocks for CREAF too, at 52 weeks low. Already made enough to pay for itself.
The life on this battery is so much longer than my stock battery for my camcorder (Canon ZR70), I no longer have to worry about keeping it charged. I can also use my viewscreen more often instead of doing everything through the eyepiece. My camcorder experience is improved because of it and I can focus on the video and not worry if my battery starts to run out.
I reviewed this fantastic set of home theater speakers that just happen to be packed inside of headphones for some little dinky website that no longer exists in about 2004 (RIP lanitup.com). They were amazing. I saw that amazon had them for around $20 and dropped on them right them and there. Now I see they've dropped to $13.75 and I have to say that, that puts them in must-buy range for anyone looking for a set of phones for their computer. The 3D surround sound is amazing and really enhances your listening experience. Music sound crisp and clear and never overly bass boosted (a disturbing trend among modern headphone manufacturers). Where these really shine though is in the realm of cinema and gaming; particularly gaming. As we all know by now, watching a movie with surround sound is a game changing experience, and the true surround sound from the six independent speakers in these headphones does a great job of delivering that experience. As for gaming, if you're looking for a new way to enhance your experience, surround sound headphones will do the trick. I've been using them in the Battlefield 3 beta and the combination of Battlefield 3's exquisitely crafted soundscapes with 5.1 channels is a revelation.There are a couple of things to be aware of with these headphones: number one is that there is nothing inline on the cord aside from the integrated sound processing/driving equipment. That means no mic, and no volume controls. The volume controls would be a huge boon, since the headset was over-driven easily if I had my computer's volume at any but the lowest audible settings. With my computer's volume turned almost to mute the headphone's volume was at perfectly optimal levels (meaning the highest volume that's still comfortable). I noticed that when I turned the volume on my computer completely off that the headphones were still audible, albeit at about half the normal volume. This means you essentially have three viable volume settings; full, half, or off. So, that sucks. But the volume and sound quality are perfect with my computer's volume set at the lowest setting.The lack of a mic is really no issue for me since I game on a laptop with a webcam that has its own mic. But if you're looking for a set of phones with an inline mic, you may want to look elsewhere. Still the crazy price and solid quality of these headphones, combined with a cheap, standalone mic would still be cheaper and almost certainly better quality than many other mic-equipped headphone options. If you are like me and have a laptop with a built-in mic, or if you don't plan on using voice communication in-game, then these headphones at this price are a no-brainer.So, as I said in the title line; if you're looking for a 5.1 channel home theater system in a small package, or if you're in the market for the absolute best gaming headphones at this price, buy these, hard.
I plugged this into my guitar amplifier and now I can turn it up all the way to "Eleven"! No Has-Been, One-Hit-Wonder, Aging Rock/Pop-Star should be without this cable if they value any sort of career beyond fast-food, retail sales or other service industry type jobs! Thanks Denon for helping to ensure my future life of fame, fortune, and overall comfort and luxury!
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 bought these hoping they would work with my vehicles factory installed DVD system. I liked these for the fact that they were for small children. After not receiving a response from an email I sent to Bravo's customer service, I took a chance hoping they would work with my system as they state they "will work with most mobile video systems". They did not work with mine. I ended up buying Audiovox wireless IR headphones which work with my DVD system and fit the kids great as well as adults.Do not buy unless you are sure they will work with your system and don't expect any help or support from Bravo customer service.
Good improvement in my PC performance, great price, easy to install. Should have gone with the 2MB for a little more.
I have been having a great time with this little camera. I carry it in my purse all the time. It's been helpful at work, fun when I'm out, and very accessable all the time. It's taken a bit to learn all the many functions, which might cause some people some problems, but I'm enjoying learning what all it does. The huge view screen was what originally drew me to this camera, and I've found it does everything I wanted it to. I already own a professional quality SLR digital camera, but it's cumbersome to carry. I wanted something small, but didn't want to give up file size... with this camera, you don't.
This is a bulletrpoof product. Got it for my wife who treats electronics like they are unbreakable. Have had it for one year now and its hanging tough.
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.
Terrible, these things feel so cheap, sound quality is lacking, and what's worse, and inexcusable, is that they don't even work! My stereo is in the next room, pretty close actually, and I had to move the speakers and sender around a bunch to get any sound out of them at all, no range or reception whatsoever, and even more annoyingly, the remote that came with this thing doesn't work, like AT ALL, I changed the battery checked it a million ways, to no avail, it just came broken, so I can't adjust the volume, change the input, nothing, since there are no physical knobs on the speaker itself. This was a total waste of my money.
I bought this to replace my Macbook's stock RAM. Installation on the Macbook was a breeze and took less than five minutes to complete. It has been in constant use for over a month without a single problem. Crucial is a great brand and the price is far lower than Apple's memory prices. I am very happy with this RAM and would recommend it to anyone.
I brought this last year from Amazon during the thanksgiving blowout. I was a little hesitant and was leaning more towards Sony or Samsung. But after reading the reviews and comparing the models at BestBuy went ahead and bought it. I had absolutely no problem with it in the one year I had it except for one pixel in the screen that went bad. Recommended.
Needed replacement for an off brand LCD flat screen television. This item was shipped and received promptly and works fine. Kudos!
These headphones are pretty good. They're perfect for Apartments when you don't want to disturb the people living around you. I would suggest getting a home theatre system though, if you own a home. Headphones fit very comfortably, and have a surprising bass sound coming from such little speakers. If you have the money, they're worth it.
I bought this because my laptop is pretty old and doesn't have a fancy built in webcam. Image quality is alright, though it could be better. It's good as a quick cheap fix for your webcam needs. I run Windows Vista and usually use Skype, and this works well for me. I even used it for an interview I had over Webex, and heard no complaints (I landed the job as well).
I've tried several different cases for the iPhone and this one is by far the best. In fact, this is my second one, I wore the first one out. It holds the iPhone securely and it's very easy to remove. The horizontal belt clip makes it very easy to carry. I would certainly recommend.
How well this works must depend a lot on your car and where you live. I have a 2003 Accord and live in the suburbs of a mid-sized city, and this is useless. I could only get a signal from it for 2 of the channels, and it was very faint and full of static. I returned it.
Received this as a gift. First off the software would not install. I am running MacOS 10.3.9. The package claims compatible with MacOSX, but that is not very specific. Turns out you need 10.4.x. I contacted their tech support and was emailed a different version, which did install. The interface is relatively easy to understand, but primitive and awkward. The device itself is nice looking, but the other hassles make it not worthwhile. The biggest annoyance of all is battery life. It only runs a couple of hours on a full charge. Do charge it overnight though as the manual recommends or you won't even get that. It's funny - reading thru the other reviews, people either love this or hate it. Almost no 3 star reviews.
Let's start with my beefs-they are few but if you're unfortunate enough to be suffering from the most troubling of them, you're probably breathing fire from Rio's handling of the situation. I'm referring to the 'USB bug' that infects certain computers (tech support couldn't be more clear/candid about how many people were suffering from the ailment). &quot;It's our biggest complaint&quot; were the words of my by-now beleagured support guru, Mike. It's essentially static that bleeds into your player when music is downloaded that translates into minor static bursts (try picking one up at high volume) to an outright skipping of the song to the next track...intermittantly. Try jogging with your car radio set to 'scan' without the benefit of a regular interval and you'll know what I'm talking about. Out of the dozen or so tracks (different bit rates, repeated attempts) I downloaded, 11 of them exhibited this maddening glitch, which to me rendered the device useless. Rio's response? &quot;They should be updating the firmware in the next 2 weeks to compensate for the problem&quot;. This after the device was available on the market for over 4 weeks. Grrrrrrr.... The work-around? Buy a USB hub: my Xircom 4 port (after a speedy 3 minute installation) licked the problem for $29. Face it: the way the industry is headed, you're probably going to use multiple USB devices eventually. Use this logic to keep you from screaming into the phone at your tech support rep about how ridiculous it is that arguably the largest MP3 audio manufacturer can screw up this badly. And don't try the website for info on the when the glitch will be patched or even acknowledgement that it exists: it's useless.My other beefs are minor, but annoying. No belt clip. Who do they think is using their product? Try the weight room or the track without the handy PMP 300 clip. Not very well thought-out. And the earbuds...it may be me, but are any of you noticing the &quot;water ear&quot; you get with aerobic exercise and these things? It seems that sweat gets diverted somehow diectly into your ear. If I'm not using these things correctly, please let me know.With that off my chest, I have nothing but praise for the player and the software. The LED may (or may not) chomp at the battery, but it's clear, backlit and gadgety enough to impress my friends (if they're not in the middle of 'Freebird' when it skips). The menu button is handy and the forward, back, etc paddle is nifty enough. The hold button has even moved to a place where it can be used! (See PMP 300). The audio software for file transfers is lucid as any I've seen. I especially like the visual representations of the music (attention Rio:make it a screensaver-convertible and I'll forget about the earbuds). The possibility for expansion is cool too...300+mB? I can't wait to see the price tag (and I'm hearing ADDED? battery consumption *ahem*) on that one. Who am I kidding? To hear my Barenaked Ladies CD's at 192mps, I'll snatch it up in a heartbeat.Bottom Line: If you're one of the unfortunates who picked up a computer with a 'polluted' USB, pick up a hub and some crazy glue for a belt clip. Or you could just buy a Yepp. But for my money, WMA compatibility and exponential expansion, I'll make do with a semi-scathing review on amazon.com.
SAN DISK ULTRA OR THE EXTREME IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. I HAVE TRIED OTHERS AND THEY DO NOT COMPARE.
I gave this review a 1 star due to receiving this fan, installing it and upon powering up the computer the fan did not light up. I removed the fan inspected it and found that the blue LED's were not installed on the fan nor was the wiring installed for the LED's.I went to Staples as they had one of these in stock as I needed to get my customers computer back to them by the date I said and compared the two fans and sure enough the holes in the fan for where the LEDs would go were drilled but none installed.Never the less the Antec fan I purchased from Staples works great and lights up correctly and brightly. AMAZON returns was PERFECT with no hassle and minimal leg work by me to get the faulty fan back to them, AMAZON also immediatly shipped a replacement fan to me.I would reccommend this fan as I have used them in the past but just beware that you could, as with anything, get a faulty/defective one.Overall I have had a good experience with Antec fans, I will still use them.AMAZON returns also made this a much better expierence by making the return and replacement process hassle free, thank you AMAZON!!
Love the Shuffle, not crazy about the ear speakers. Have to keep pushing the ear speakers in farther constantly to maintain a consistant volume. Need a better design for ear speakers.
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!
I love this thing!!! We have been using this about 6 months and the annoying telemarketing calls have dropped off to almost zero. It was very easy to set up on the telephone line and worth every penny I paid for the peace and quite it gives me in the evening. My husband and I both work for a large telecommunications company and can use a call blocking service they offer for no charge-the Telezapper beat that service hands down.
If you want a white box with a flat plug, this is hard to beat. I'm happy with my purchase.
I bought as a recommended second product. And I'm not dissapointed. The right space, weight AND protection for my external hard drive. Excellent choice.
This was a Christmas gift for my sister and she says listening to it makes her feel like she is in the middle of a symphony.
this filter is amazing it has done a great job for my microphone keeping out exterior noises while we are working great product
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.
work good with my camera. easy set up, the pictures look nice, my wife love it and take a lot of pictures.
The CHEAPEST I have been able to find a 4G memory card!!! We used it on vacation and still have tons of room left!
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.
This my first digital camara and I looked around and questioned others about their camara. This camara seemed to have what I wanted and I am very satisfied with it. In fact after using mine my boyfriend also bought one.
I had been using a Radio Shack Model: 15-1878 "rabbit ears" and been struggling up/down to get stations to come in without the pixels. I read all the reviews here and was sold on this little antenna. I received it yesterday and put it together. I temporarily propped it next to a window on the first floor and this morning plugged the coax cable in. Voila channels galore, no pixels. I am able to pick up stations 70 miles from my home. No more having to move the antenna around. I just love the multi direction of this antenna. I live out in the middle of a corn field and have lots of trees blocking any straight view. I am thoroughly satisfied with this product.
I had to replace my old identical case because the clip tore off while I was at work squeezing down very narrow pathways between many pallets of merchandise. I used it 5+ days a week for over 3 years until I was careless and just ripped the case from the belt clip. However, the MP3 player didn't receive a scratch! It still looks brand new years later and that's with at least 8 hours of use 4-7 days a week! It's extremely durable, after all this time the stitching has held up extremely well, it's showing just a bit of wear around the belt clip from years of clipping on and off the belt. The clip never failed or became loose until I basically ripped it off from my hip when forcing my way through that maze of pallets.The only complaint is the rather annoying difficulty when pressing the buttons around the scroll wheel. You get use to it after a while, and it's not performance inhibiting. Clipped to your belt, flipping up the cover just enough to access and use the controls with one hand might seem like it would be a bit of a hassle, but it's not, becomes second nature in just days.Of all the cases I've seen used by friends and family members, this one is by far the most durable protective case I've seen. I paid nearly 25 bucks for the first one I bought over three years ago, and at the $0.01 + shipping they're currently offered for, it's an absolute steal. Buy it, use it, you won't regret it!
I am very pleased with the product,as I do not need to be watching the battery life on the camera. I received the product with little delay from the supplier. Thanks, Marshall
If you are reading my review to know exactly which headphone you are going to buy, thats a bad idea. There are really only 2 steps to buy a phone that you love.1. Know What Sound You Like. There are basically 3 types of sounds. A natural sound, colorful/vibrant sound(no so much artificial),and an artificial sound that is very bassy. The first step is find out which of these sounds you like most.2. Match the headphones to your audio source. If you would use a portable device then make sure you get a low impedance (25-35) headphone. There are also the professional type for studio monitoring. These have higher impedance (60's)Don't ever go by what somone else says because everyone has very different taste. Make sure you listen to the headphones before making sure they're the ones for you. If you have no clue which headphones to start with to find out what sound you really like I can give you some ideas. If you think you would like natural sound and use headphones for a portable device try out the Sennheiser HD 497. If you like natural soud and you listen to music through a reciever or a high powered audio source try the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. For colorful sound try the Sony MDR-V6; try the Sony MDR-V600 which are the replacements for the V6. I found the Sonys to be kind of and exception. They are good for both high powered audio sources and mp3 players. They will sound bettter on a high powered source, but they don't sound too shabby on a mp3 player. For plain bassy and artificial sound(ideal for techno) try the Sennheiser HD 212 Pro(portable devices). If you like portability I believe that the Sennheiser PXC 100 have the best sound and are the most convienient to travel with.REMEMBER: Never buy your headphones because of others opinion. The HD 280 Pro are NOT good for portable devices in my opinion. But if you listen to music through a reciever or watch tv with headphones, go for it. These headphones in my opinion are the most natural sounding headphones on the market. Sennheisers I find are the best value for what you get, including the warranty. My biggest complaint with the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro is that it is very uncomfortable.
One week after receipt, the left ear phone of the KOSS PRO-4AA audio was intermittent. Moving my head and the headset brought back the sound. The plug into my entertainment box is secure. It could be the positioning of the cup on my ear being too senstive. I did not notify KOSS.
Very nice hard case with removable belt clip that inverts Nano so earphone jack is on top. Great for running or other exercise - just clip it to your pants or shorts. Nano fits perfectly in the clear case. Protects screen and remainder of surface (but not wheel) while adding very little bulk. Only problem was that the plug for my Shure E3c earphones was too thick to push all the way through the narrow bottom slot. Careful filing on the case widened the slot around the earphone jack another 1/8 inch and all works fine now. The manufacturer should widen the slot to at least accomodate earphone plugs that are no thicker than the Nano. Otherwise, 5 Stars.
Laser printer at a good price, however extremely noisy and printing quality is light and grey.
Sound quality is okay, WHEN IT WORKS!! I'm not working this thing to death, but the circuitry somehow has crapped out TWICE. The newest replacement has a short(a nice hum) so is completely useless. Should have just bought a Klipsch, but I wanted to save a few bucks.
I spend a good amount of time off of trails and have seen plenty of this get pulled off by brush. I wanted to make sure that my camera wouldn't suffer the same fate, this case is secured by both Velcro and a metal snap. Once this case is attached to a belt or a pack its not going anywhere.As some people have commented it is a little bulky, but the camera that fit this bag are not small themselves. I would like to see the pockets flipped around so the camera is easier to access.Beside this issue the case is well padded and water resistant, both pluses for someone outdoors.
The thing I liked about this, besides the price, is that you don't need any cables to transfer music. All you need to do is slide the cover off, revealing a built-in USB port you can simply plug into any computer. There's also a display window that shows what you're playing, and you can pick from a number of different play modes, and split your music into different folders.
Installed them into my 1999 Toyota 4Runner and they fit right in the front doors with no alteration to the door panel or need for speaker brackets. The sound was everything i was hoping to get from them. The bass was clear even when i turned the volume up. I would recommend these speakers to anyone with a 4runner looking for a great product with an easy install.
A very disappointing product. It should have been called a topple over cart. The height adjustment didn't work at all. It was pretty though. But I was very happy with the Amazon return policy.
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.
Excellent lightweight inexpensive headset. I liked them so much I got a second pair for my wife, and a friend got them. Now more friends want them, but they're out of stock everywhere.
I Thought my phone was done for. New battery and it is as good as new. Smart choice, I must say
I bought the power box because of the mp3 capability but every cd with mp3s that I put in skipped songs, or would not recognize songs on the cd. I would use new cds and that did not help either. The sound is very highs oriented with no bass at all. The GFI is a nice feature but what I really want is a work radio that functions as a radio and can last a little. When out of the box there are malfunctions with the MP3 capability there is a problem. So I turn on the radio to find that there is no reception. Very bad very bad!!!!
I try several indoor HDTV Antannas to receive HDTV signal, this one is superior than others.
I think these headphones are the best for the price on the market. They are very portable and have decent sound quality. They are great for work out headphones but I also use them for travel since they are so small.
Sure wish I'd known that before I ordered it and paid for expedited shipping (which I didn't get!). They've updated the product description but I'm guessing only after selling a whole bunch of these and making a little bank on the shipping charges.
I pretty much knew after reading the reviews for this antenna that it probably wouldn't boost my Dlink DIR-655's signal. I rolled the dice and decided to try it anyway. If you want to place the antenna in a different spot, within 3 feet of your router or network card, then this is something that will work for you. It would be nice if the antenna's cable was at least 7 feet longer, for better placement.The antenna is easy to setup and includes screws and wall anchors, if you want to mount it on the wall. I hear you can buy some cable to extend the length on Ebay.In conclusion, don't buy this if you are trying to boost your signal or improve the reception on a network card. Do buy this if you want to move the antenna within 3 feet of your router or network card. To improve your signal, a wireless repeater or repeater bridge will be a much better option, though it will halve your throughput(not an option for me). Get a router that supports DD-WRT and turn it into a wireless repeater or repeater bridge. You can also try moving your router to a better spot. Category 5e patch cable is cheap.
I am not a gadget expert of any kind nor do i know too much about the varied sounds and frequencies. This is a review from a layman's perspective who wants to have a good pair of cups warming his ear while the clear sound of music soothes his mind.This is one of the finest sony headphones i have ever laid my hands on and of course the comparision is in the affordable category. The ear cups are massive and provide a wonderful cushioning effect. It also helps to keep your ears warm during the winter. But one wouldn't generally want to wear this to work or other places where he wouldn't want to look like a goof as they headphones are huge. One of the nice features is that it has two modes of audio. You get to choose between a music and a movie mode. There is a noticeable and good adaptation change between these two modes.The headset fits all ears i.e it has a good and fine adjustable body that fits all heads from small to extremely large bulging skulls.The sound quality is pretty good and you can hear most of the tunes and notes clearly too. It also reproduces the bass effects beautifully.One of things i hated about this headset was that the cord that it comes with is just huge. I could literally listen to songs in my laptop(in the bedroom) while taking a nice shower. It gets irritating when you have to move around whilst dragging the cord all over the place.The whole experience would have been a whole better if it wasnt for this extremely huge tail that comes with this beautiful,affordable body. Overall it is a good bang for your buck.
These headphones are good, they sound good for the price and I love the angle it goes straight to your inner ear, but the noise cancelation piece is worthless, I cut that piece off and solder to a reg headphonejack and the sound still the same, so unless you know how to solder and have the equiptment to do it go ahead and do the same if not, don't waste a dime.noise cancelation does not work, it's a phony. they just add a bit of white noise to make you think that: "there is some ambient noise cancelation".
I needed the capability to charge and/or sync with either USB (newer ipods and iphones) and/or firewire cables (older ipods) - this one cable does both, so I don't have to carry (or lose and then find) two different cables. great item at a great price.
I bought this on saturday and returned it the same day! the signal was poor at best, i could constantly hear the static in the back ground and the sound was heavily degraded. not even close to cd quality or just directly pluging the ipod in. save your money.
Full of power, convenient size and format. Easy to use with one exception:radio tuning seems like an afterthought.Would have been great to have the remote, but the seller said otherwise upfront.Only complaint: this was packed very, very unprofessionally and might have easily been smashed up in transit.
POS! You get what you pay for and this cord lacks in every way possible. The cord hardly works, picture is distorted, cannot even use. Do not recommend getting this product!
This camera is awesome. I am an amateur and don't know too much about the camera but, it has some really great features. The one downside is you CAN'T use the LCD screen to take pictures. You have to look through the window. Overall it is great though.
They are decent headphones for too much money. I thought they folded up, but they don't. hjds lskj alskdjf k
The Bose Wave Music System was a delightful addition to our kitchen/nook.I am not tolerent of most small radio/music systems because of the high amounts of distortion that they produce. The common small appliance units that are available at modest cost actually causes discomfort when listening for just a short period. The Bose unit provides clear undistorted voice, music, and even projects the AM talk shows that my wife likes in a clear distinct fashion. The CD plater is a snap to operate as are all the remote control functions. A bit pricey but acceptable once the quality is appreciated.
Wow, it seems the reviews on this machine range a lot. Well I can only say good things about this printer. First of all, I am an Epson person, I never use any printers outside of Epson, but Im tired of my Epsons always breaking down, and promising what they dont deliver. I was very impressed with the small things, like the individual holding tray for 4x6 glossy paper, plus the fact that it is a reader for 4 different types of portable media, including MMC, SmartMedia, and Compact Flash. It has a very easy to use and yet effective built in control panel so one can print pictures right off their cameras, bypassing the PC all together. I couldn't give this printer a better rating. And I never thought an inkjet printer can have such *superior* printing abilty. If i didnt do it myself, i would swear that those pictures i took off my cheap digital camera were made strait from the photo shop, and imagine what this thing can do with a high megapixel digital camera. Only shame is I cannot find any non-HP manufactured inks for this printer, gotta get em' from HP. I am using a 850 mhz machine w/ windows 2000 pro and I have never seen such a good printer, plus I have to admit, it has a nice look and feel to it. GET THIS PRINTER!
So after a weekend Cinco de Mayo party where everyone attending owned and was operating a digital camera, I figured it was time to join the revolution. After some research, I decided to go with this camera for the price, and the reviews that I had read in digital camera forums across the net. I am not an expert on digital cameras, nor will I even attempt to elaborate on shutter speed or anything of the sort. What I do know is that this 5.1MP camera captures incredibly vivid pictures, which when viewed on my camera for the first time last night solidified my decision to purchase this fine piece of electronics ingenuity. The video capture mode is also amazing, except I'm going to have to figure how to run them smoothly on my comp, but that could just take some simple editing. Size of the camera is amazing, and it literally fits in your back pocket( it may be slightly larger in construction vs. the canon SD series, but for the prices its unbeatable). I recommend this camera highly, and I'm pleased to add another 5 star rating to this wonderful camera.
The cable worked good enough for what I was looking for. The packaging was good and the shipment arrived promptly.
This is easier to use than your fingers touching the screen. Getting used to the controls takes a bit of time. No instructions.Make sure when you recieve your order that it is for the proper TomTom.I ordered the remote for the Go510 but recieved the one for the 520 which is bluetooth my 510 could not find this device.I have purchased three units for myself and children and love them!
I'm using them as I type. They are phenomenal. Solid bass, great middle tones, and the highs are strong yet light. Truly worthy of the name, "In-ear speakers."For 69.99, they were a steal.
Great holster, proved to be durable and I like the belt loop option. Only wish there were different color options
It would have been cool to have just the most basic tips on how to install this. I check the startech website and also nothing there.
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.
Being a new father, I purchased this camera for use with Skype to allow my parents to see their first grandchild regularly. I had been using the camera built into my MacBook Pro, but I also wanted a camera on my desktop for use when I am traveling on business.I was really enticed by the Logitech-supplied head-to-head comparison against the Mac's built in camera. However, I found that the real result was not at all as advertised.My desktop is superior to my laptop in every way - 2x more RAM, 4 processors vs. 2 (and the workstation's are faster), faster hard drive, and a wired connection instead of wireless. This should have been an unfair comparison from the laptop's point of view.As soon as I received the package, I was very excited to get it up and running. Installation was extremely simple and went very smoothly. We immediately called my parents to try it out. Unfortunately, we found that the video wound up stuttering and the "Right Light" technology could not settle on a lighting level. We wound up killing it and switching immediately to the laptop - no problems. We tried the Logitech a few more times with same result always. As a result, we have switched back to the laptop and given up on the Logitech for now.I personally suspect that the "Right Light" feature is to blame. When I have some free time, I will try to rework the lighting in my office to be more ideal.
These work well and are inexpensive compared to traditional retail. I bought 10 of these for about what 2 would cost you in a regular store.
I've used all the "major" brands of dj headphones and so far these are proving to hold up well. Definitely a different sound than the rest (a bit less bass-heavy). I would say these are more for the dj who keeps the phones on during the mix, rather than off-the-shoulder.
This is really a good deal. This is the best price I've seen for such quality storage. I would like to get 2 more.
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.
This battery replaced the original APC battery that lasted a little over 6 years. Not bad for the money I guess. As soon as a power grid problem occured the UPC took over and worked like a charm with the new battery. Don't buy imitation stuff.
This was my first digital camera purchase. I have approximately 10 years of 35mm SLR photo experience so I was looking for a camera that had some manual features and would function well taking night photos. Picture quality is excellent so far, as I haven't had the camera for very long (this is also the only reason I was hesitant to choose 5 stars).Using the auto-focus will take some adjustment. The shutter button must be pressed halfway (you will feel resistance to know how far) for the camera to focus on the subject. Once the focus is set you can take the picture. The delay between pressing the button and getting the focus isn't very long, but this is my first auto-focusing camera.The 180 degree swing-out screen wasn't a feature I was shopping for, but am definitely glad it has. The release mechanism is a little flimsy, but there's plenty of tension in the hinge to keep the screen from swinging wildly.All in all this camera rocks my brown-eye.
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.
I bought this lens to go with my Canon Digital Rebel XT. I absolutely love this lens. I got it to try some insect and other macro shots and it has served this purpose very well. With some practice this lens will produce fantastic macros with some great bokeh to boot.I read the other reviews and must say that I have never scared an insect away with the noise as mentioned before. And I have taken countless insect shots with this lens. It is a bit louder than the other lenses I have but I don't see it to be a problem. The one problem I do encounter is when using the autofocus in a busy closeup scene it often will focus on the background instead of say a closer insect on a flower. When this happens I just flip it to manual and focus that way. No big deal.Overall, great lens for an even greater price. Definitely worth it. (I submitted a photo of a bee that I took a couple of days ago with this lens as an example.)
It's a cable. It works and it's cheap, what more could you ask for? I'm not using it in a high performance application so I can't attest to anything other than its basic functionality but I'm happy with it so far.
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.
This memory was approved by ASUS my motherboard and i have used one before. Installing these two worked as well as the first. Stable and reliable.
I already had this lens shade as it came with my 16-35mm L lens. If you purchase the 10-22mm zoom (which does not come with a shade), it covers the same general angle of view, so it's easy to switch to the lens you are using, depending on full frame use or APS format.Realistically, such wide-angle zooms are prone to flare in certain conditions, so the shade can help--a little. It also can take a hit from the side, as others have said. It does make stuffing it into a padded Domke insert much tougher. Best to take it off lens and put it in camera bag pocket. Hoya HMC filters are very effective, as others said.As for the lens shade attracting attention, it's the whole package of black camera and big lens that does it, not the shade. Worse is carrying around those cream-colored Canon teles. That shouts, "Pro Photographer! Deny him access!"
What? StuffThe Kodak DC3400 provides easy picture taking with a friendly robust frame.
At first, it took some time to get use to the feel of Cleartones. But after using Cleartones for awhile, I now notice the advantage of using these strings, especially when I currently live on an island where it gets very hot and humid. But even if you are living in a desert where it can get extremely dry, I still believe Cleartones would still be the best way to go. In other words, no matter what, Cleartones are the strings for me!
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.
Got the cartridges very quickly. Very good value for the money. Would definetely buy from again. Thanks!
I recently got myself one of these little hummers and let me tell you, I can't remember how I lived with out it! It's slim, it's handy and it helps me keep track of things I used to track in a cumbersome notebook daytimer sort of thing. I read that it originally sold for around $400 when it came out last year....
This palm pilot is a great product. My only disappointment is I didn't realize it would have to be charged so frequently. I would highly recomment it.
I purchased this because it said it would work with Vista but it turns out it will not work with the 64bit version of Vista, which is what I have on my laptop. However, I have found that it will install on XP and Vista 32 (but this was on my desktop and not where I will be using it). Also, the latest driver on their website is from 2004. It would have saved me alot of trouble if they said it would not work with Vista 64 upfront.
IF you looking for quality in sound these are amazing. I did comparison with skullcandy & they are like 10x better in sound quality. Now don't get me wrong, but the build quality may look stylish but its crap. The wire are really cheap its got no flexibility. For listening at home ok, but outside while doing things... They will brake easily. I have the red ones (They look awesome, sound great, but I've noticed that they are starting to break -___- . So I stoped using them for outdoor & use my skullcandy's instead (witch have better built quality)
If you're considering this kind of expansion card as a solution, go ahead with your plans. It works nicely, it's completely stable, and the architecture of a desktop motherboard will probably run that PCMCIA card faster than a laptop.
I found these to be as advertised. It was easy to use the adapters to get a good secure fit. The sound quality is good, though I had been using Bose Noise Canceling headphones previously, and the base in these does not compare ..... of course!!
Worked like it was supposed to and was easy to use. The price was right. The only thing to note is that when you watch a tape with this adapter, hit the play button and then press rewind to rewind the tape. Don't hit the stop button and then rewind. I didnt have a tape break but it rewinds super fast that way so i dont recommend rewinding that way. just to be safe.
The biggest pro of these speakers is the price. If you're on a tight budget, like I was when I bought them, you probably won't find a better deal. I found them at Walmart for about $15. The biggest downside is the volume control. If you turn them very low, you get a very poor quality sound. Turn them up to about midlevel and it sounds less artificial. You can't turn them up very loud because they quickly reach the distortion point, but they give an ok sound as long as you find the balance. Now, in the level that they work at, they do give a good contrast between high and low dynamics, so just fiddle with them for a while, find that balance, then leave the volume alone and rely on your computer or CD player's volume control.I also am using them for my piano and CD player. Obviously, they don't give as good a sound for those uses as real studio monitors would, but I can have friends in my room and at least they can sort of hear what I'm doing that way. Connected to such equipment, they have to be plugged into the headphone jack, not the line level outputs that you would use for studio monitors.Another drawback to these speakers is that the cables are all wired in. That means you can't just go out and buy longer or shorter cables to meet your needs. Of course, you can buy an extension cable if you are hooking your speakers up a great distance from your computer. In my setup, the computer is on the left, so the cable barely makes it from the computer to the right speaker, which is the one that connects to the computer. But that's a minor thing to deal with. I could flip flop them like some people do, but it bugs me when left and right are reversed. (That comes from playing piano with headphones for so long.) A greater drawback is that the right and left speaker are wired together, so you can only put them about four feet apart. But, four feet is enough to give you a fairly decent stereo experience. As I stated at the beginning of this review, you cannot expect a better deal for under $20. They are smaller, lighter weight, yet better sounding than the Harmon Kardon speakers connected to my PC at work. If these speakers are not good enough for you, then you'll just have to break your pocketbook a little more.
Wow ive been looking everywhere for this card I have been searching and searching for it,Untill I came to amazon.Man this card is awesome!!Plus you cant beat the price on this bad boy. I cant believe other prices on other sites were about around$70+.But then I came to amazon and saved hundreds!!Thanks amazon!!!
I have to say I love these speakers!!!! The sound is great. I tried every speaker system without a big subwoofer and these sounded the best!!!! Actually bought the bose 2 companion and returned them. Everybody that hears them says the same thing. The speakers are loud and have a nice crisp sound. The best 2.0 speaker system out there!!!
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.
I found the Garmin 270 an excellent bargin. It is easy to use, accurate, convenient to the hand and for the price superb. I especially enjoy hearing the rather resigned tone of "recalculating".
This small and lightweight organizer has all the basics and then some. Functionally it is a step above my older Palm IIIxe and doesn't carry the weiht and complexity of the whiz-bang units with camera and telephone. It just fits the bill for me.
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.
I bought this to use as a cheap monitor for a Windows XP computer system I was giving away to a charity. This monitor will not act as a computer display, producing an overlapping band of three fuzzy images. There was no way to adjust it. When I contacted the vendor he said that it was not a to be used as a computer monitor, despite what the product description said. It was for POS displays, not for use with a computer. He offered to refund the price of the monitor, but would not pay for return shipping. He took no responsibility for the misinformation in the specs or product description. Obviously by the time I paid for the shipping I would be no better off then before. SO there was $30 gone.
Great product, love all the different colors and lanyard is great for hands free playing.
Works great with my 19" TV. Now I can watch TV in bed or at my computer without turning the TV myself. Prevents back strain.
IV HAD THIS PRINTER FOR OVER 4 YEARS--ONLY NEEDED BASIC CLEANING--YOU CANT BEET THIS PHOTO PRNTER-- GREAT QUAILITY-- EASY TO USE AND SET UP WITH YOUR DIGITAL SOURCE CAMERA PC OTHER IT REAL KNOCK OUT BLOW TO THE OTHERS--EPSONS ARE MY FAVORITE PLUS SIZE THIS PRINTER SMALL- EASY TO REPLACE INK TANKSI DONT WORK FOR EPSON OR AMAZON---OTHERS I DO PHOTO WORK AS LITTEL MORE THEN JUST A HOBBIEGREAT EPSON PHOTO PRINTER !EDDY KLEINNEWTON MASS.USA
muy bueno lo recomiendo muy responsable en la entrega lo recomiendo ampliamente articulo de primera calidad estoy satisfecho por la compra
I am only twelve and I have the Casio PV-400 Plus. It is very useful in school when I am writing down homework and the scheduler is useful for projects that are due. I also don't think other PDA's have a secret space like the Casio and it is also cheaper than other products like the palm and the visors. I recieved this for christmas and I have used it since and I especially like the PC sync software so you can transfer information to and from the computer and the PDA. I think if you want a product that you do not need the internet access for and you want it cheaper than the other products than this is the right one for you.
this product works well. it may be difficult to use in big cities because there aren't many free channels
A very good cam for your money, it has exactly what you need for a video conversation.
Had my alarm installer put one in my Viper system. Worked well for about 1 year, then, of course, with the warranty done, the siren malfunctioned (see previous reviews of people with this problem also). Thankfully it was inexpensive, so I purchased another, and will keep my fingers crossed. The horn is quite a bit louder than the stock horn that comes with the alarm itself, so I am giving it another chance... so far, not impressed with DEI electronics, as I have a window module that may be faulty as well...
I haven't used all the film yet in the Kodak PH-40 - Print Ribbon Cassette and Paper kit yet but so far it is really great. The pictures come out really beautiful. The only complaint I had was when I received it in the mail it wasn't packed really well. Only the packaging was torn and bent. Luckily nothing was damaged. I would of rated this product 5 stars but I'm only giving 4 stars because of the packaging being bent. Other than that, this is a great product.
Unbelievable sound from a small package. We love this system with CD player. It is expensive, but good value.
This is my second Z22, the first screen died after 2 - 3 years. I keep all my phone numbers, addresses, to do lists, appointments, anniversaries, shopping lists here. Since I backup most every day, I also get news headlines to look at waiting in the dentist's office. It is small enough to tote everywhere. When my cell phone died recently, I had all my phone numbers in the Z22 to copy over. And when my old Z22 died, I restored the PC backup to my new one and there was no interruption. Also, I am reassured that even if I forget to charge it (which I don't) the Z22 will not lose my stuff. I don't care about web browsing or email on the Palm, I have a PC to do that. I am a happy camper!
Has a ton of features and outputs for amps, overall nicely done and worth the money.
-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.
great sound for a unit of this size and price range, 5 speakers including a nice bass
I was after a firewire solution for my small form factor pc and this was exactly what I needed. It was affordable and solved all of my problems.
I found the telezapper very easy to hook up and understand but, after less than two weeks I had to unhook it. It also will disconnect you from calls when someone calls you from a payphone and if you have family or friends that use calling cards it zaps them off also. After several diconnects from these types of calls I had to take it back off my phone. I called radio shack where it was purchased and they wouldn't take it back because I didn't have the original packaging. I complained to the manufacturer and they were aware of the problems I was experiencing but,said they did not know it was going to do this until after it was on the market. There is no mention of these problems in any of the information they provide on the telezapper. They also will not refund your money for the product even though it has some serious brawbacks. For me it was [amt] right down the drain. It does cut back the telemarketing calls and much more.
Purchased this RCA antenna after reading all the wonderful Amazon buyer reviews on this product.However, it didn't work @ all for my TV ... didn't pick-up a single channel ... absolutely worthless to me.Consequently, I sent it back for a refund the same day I got it ... don't waste your money on this cheaply made device.
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.
Great product! Needed this to take voice memos for my wife who is a songwriter, and it appears that it will fit the bill perfectly. Also really like the ease of use and the built-in speakers, making it easy to play back. (Also had the fun of recording our young children at Christmas, creating digital recordings to keep forever!)
Slick looking portable radio, purchased for my wife, I ignored the review that said their display faded out because it supposedly had been corrected . . . well, apparently that is not the case, we've had ours less than two weeks and viola, the display has faded out and is now gone. This is a really nice looking and has a decent sound, I'm going to let them replace it once, if it happens again adios! . . . be warned!
The products were fine, as expected.The packaging for shipment absolutely sucked. I ordered two items, which arrived in a box much too large, without padding, so they were rattling around inside. Thank goodness that the manufacturers packaged their individual products reasonably well.
The specs say that this unit works with Macs and OS X. It doesn't. There are no driver to make the wi-fi work as it is tied to Microsoft Media Player and you can not use an IPOd as again it must be MP3 on the Windows Media Player. Kodak support was useless and they said sorry but had no downloads or help get this to work.The screen is nice but the software needs work.Also the packaging from the seller " Ace" was really poor, no offical Kodak box, parts just but on box, along with manuals.Maybe these are gray market goods?
I love this camera so much, I have recommended it to five people who have also bought it! Thanks for the great service, and the great camera!
I bought it for my daughter and she said it works great. I couldn't find a better deal online and was able to ship it directly to her which was a bonus.
I had my JVC for over a year with the same 1 hour battery and I was getting frustrated with having to charge it every 50 minutes. Looked on amazon for a new extended battery and I found the battery i was looking for! Thank you so much. I can now go 3+ hours without worrying the battery will die in less than a hour!P.S. This battery has a bigger booty than the regular battery. lol
I recieved my hdmi cable very fast. About 4 days before it was actually suposed to get to me. This cable is great Don't waste money on an expensive cable just becasue the geek squad says you need a 150 dollar cable. Just get this cable. There is really only one thing that is different with the more expensive cables. The gold plating and from my experence with my 80 dollar monster cable there is no difference in quality.
Shipped fast. Good quality. We took it camping and noticed other similar products were not as well made.
then... after one week it stopped working. do I want to hassle with getting it made right? NO!I really like the features and portability. as stated in advertizing an exteranl antena is needed for anything further than a short distance.
First, a brief background on myself: I consider myself an audiophile and enjoy a high-end system in a small media room/studio at home. However, for non-critical listening at the gym or while "mobile," I'll listen to mp3's on earbuds or other similar headphones. I have owned another set of V-MODA earbuds, the Bass Freq model, for two years. Prior to this, my favorite headphones were some Sony studio monitors.The good: although these units have considerably less bass than the less expensive Bass Freq units, I don't think that's a bad thing. The bass on the Bass Freq model is exaggerated and more than the producers of the music intend. While fun to listen to (and admittedly, habit-forming), it is not faithful to the original recording.These units, on the other hand, more faithfully reproduce the sound as the original recording production team intended. I would describe this sound as "smooth," for lack of a better term. Good highs, decent lows, good presence, and very good soundstage. They are also "fast" transducers, handling transients in the music better than other headphones I've auditioned, especially at this price point. Also, the sound is never grating and long-listening sessions are possible using these units. I am not sure that you can get much more accurate sound for the price. Note that the V-MODA units sold by Costco (as of the time of this posting) are not Vibe units.My favorite part is the new cord. It seems to be made of this woven, fabric-looking material. It's a LOT better than the Neoprene-type, rubberized cord on the Bass Freq units, which often got so tangled up that I would spend precious (and embarrassing) minutes standing on the treadmill at the gym untangling it before I started walking. On top of that, these Chrome ones look pretty cool! By the way, they come with six sets of silicone fittings, three in black and three in clear, colorless silicone. You also get a nice "leather" pouch.The bad: I hope mine don't suffer from the wiring problems that others have reported. Units like these are supposed to be made for portability and the designers better have taken that into account or they'll be hearing from me. Heck, I've had headphones that are over 20 years old that don't have wiring problems. I don't expect these to last 20 years but is 5 years too much to ask? I guess I'll just have to cross my fingers.
This is perfect camera bag. I have 5d and three canon lens, long one is 70-200mm IS, the other is 100mm. The bag can perfect storage those item and other stuff like flashlight, tripod..it's perfect bag for me..
Good turntable for the price. Only problem was that the alignment slotfor the headshell was about 8 degrees off from vertical. This causes thecartridge to be 8 degrees off from horizontal. As there is no adjustment,had to torque the headshell connector barrel to compensate.
This TV is simply the best value for the money in 32" LCD HDTVs. It has 3 HDMI and 2 Component Video connections for a total of 5 HD sources. Most competitors only offer 3-4 HD connections. This TV accepts inputs of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. The picture is fantastic whether watching standard def or high def. Games look great as well with no ghosting or any lag. We also have a Sony Bravia XBR and this TV looks as good or better for less money. I have already recommended this television to others. The menu system is easy to use. Built in digital tuner for HD over the air.Cons: There is a delay turning the television on of 5 seconds or so, remote layout could be better, and tv is a little thicker than some of the others (a condiseration for hanging on the wall)
We bought this camera for our 9year old twins for a gift last December. They are having a lot of fun with it. We also purchased a 512MB sd card and rechargable batteries so that they could take more video. They took the camera on a recent canoe camping trip and had a great time taking video of each other climbing on rocks, playing on the beach, and even of a HUGE snapping turtle near the shore of our island. The video quality is quite good outdoors in good light. Indoors it is not as clear, you definitely need good lighting. We did get a bit dizzy watching their videos bounce around and turn sideways ;-)
This router is fine for simple network Peer to peer, hooking up multiple computers to the internet for web browsing. However, the routers software has serious flaws on it's port forwarding/virtual server configuration. Basically, it won't allow you to enter in your settings. This means you can't run a web server, ftp server, etc with through this. Tech support is non-existant. I've tried the lastest and older firmware, they all have the same problem.
Many digital frames are now available. In searching for a frame as a gift for elderly parents, I decided to purchase a "reliable" brand rather than a newer entrant into the market. I wanted to minimize any problems and was more than willing to pay pay a premium to ensure low-effort, high-enjoyment for my parents. Granted, George Eastman's legacy is film, not electronics - but this is the 21st century, isn't it?If you simply want an frame to display digital pictures from a flash memory card, this unit will work fine. The picture quality is certainly acceptable. However, you will be overpaying by about 2x. The wireless connectivy with the Kodak Gallery is absolutely unreliable and unusable. You could get a frame without wireless capability with 2x the display area for the same cost.I wanted a frame that would allow me to send pictures electronically (didn't care how: web based, email, etc.) to my parents living on the opposite coast for immediate display (or even "almost-immediate" - within 24 hours - refresh). Kodak claims that with their Kodak Gallery web site, with proper setup one can upload pictures to private/shared areas and the frame will automatically be notified and download and display the pictures. And (at the time) there were no fees or subscription required (compared to the original Ceiva frame, for example, which required yearly fees). Of course, I expected that this would function without a full-time IT support staff.As it turned out, the frame's wireless capability is terrible. I am a computer/network professional. I had no problem setting up the frame to connect to the wireless network. Upgrading the firmware was simple. Pictures from the SD memory card displayed correctly on the screen. However, the wireless connection is totally unreliable. It is not the wireless network as it is stable and the WAP is 10 feet from the frame. I contacted Kodak support, and it was a terrible experience. After going through the scripted questions and rote responses, struggling to educate the 3rd-world support personnel, waiting for return calls that were promised and didn't happen, and interminable hold times, I was finally "allowed" to call a "technical specialist" in the US. At that time I was told that unless I was using a wireless router from an approved list, I would not be supported - so I purchased an approved router. Still the same problem. Then the "specialist" said there was a problem with the Kodak web site and I'd have to wait a week for it to be repaired. Two weeks later and still the same problems. I was finally given a RMA number to return the frame for repair. Three weeks later I received the frame, with a note from the "authorized repair facility". Along with the (same) frame there was a note included stating that they had tested the unit with a memory card, checked the display, and tested to be sure the unit would establish a wireless connection. No malfunction found. They had not even tested the ability to automatically view pictures uploaded remotely to the Kodak Gallery. I don't know if they bothered to read the very specific description I included with the frame, but I doubt it.I've given up with this item. It is now functioning as a 2x overpriced flash-memory reader with 1/2 the display size. I send a new SD card through USPS Mail every so often with new pictures. Kodak has also now changed their policies regarding storage space on the Kodak Gallery - you have to purchase a minimum amount of product from the site to avoid having your pictures deleted.Bottom line: the Kodak brand, in my experience and opinion, is a liablity, not something that warrants a premium price. Support is terrible, product does not function as advertised, and this was a waste of my time. I can't think of any reason to purchase this item and highly recommend against it. If you want wireless picture display this will not work; if you want flash-memory picture display many other, larger, less expensive options abound.
I bought the 7350 less than 2 years ago and paid almost $200.00 for it. It sounds like a thrashing machine, clunks and jerks, and now it only prints occasionally. I'm taking it to the Goodwill store today; maybe someone else can get it to perform since I sure can't. I'm tired of trying.Joann in Texas
I read nearly all the reviews; good, bad and "luke warm" ones alike. My responses to the 2 primary "themes" of complaints about this product are as follows:1.) Yes--compared to many of the other 2.0 systems the price IS on the higher side.Personally, I did not want a 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1 system in my small home office. I simply don't need it. These speakers will be used for listening to Pandora, iTunes and the occasional web conference on Skype, Gmail Chat, etc. If I really want to "rock the Casbah", I'll use my Bose Sounddock or my home stereo. I wanted relatively small speakers which would fit on my desk without taking up tons of room--AND I did not want the tinny, small sound which you get every other speaker this size--at least all the makes/models I've listened to anyway.2.) Yes--the bass does tend to be more pronounced on these speakers.In my experience, this has been true of every Bose product I've ever listened to. Incredible bass is one of Bose's "claims to fame". The good news is, unless you're planning on using these speakers with an '80s-style Sony Walkman with no tone equalization, it is very easy to drop the bass levels and boost the treble levels in iTunes, Windows Media Player, your computer's sound card software--or even on your iPod/MP3 player itself. Problem solved.Don't just believe me; bring your MP3 player to your local audio store and try a few 2.0 or 2.1 computer speakers.....then go try the Bose. Under $100 has never sounded so good! And if for some reason you decide later than you don't like them, the demand for used Bose products is very high, so you'll have no trouble selling them for almost full retail on ebay, etc.
Just bought the camera a couple hours ago and now im packaging it back up to return. Looking at the camera, it seems like a good buy with the mp3 player and 5 mp but the pictures just come out horrible. The mp3 functions seems to work good. Would not recommend at all waste of money.
I've tried burning numerous things on these discs and I've wasted numerous hours having to "quality check" them. Not a single one of the 15 discs I've used have burned successfully enough to play all the way through. I've checked them on my mac. Won't play. Checked them on my car stereo. Won't play. Checked them on my home stereo player. Won't play. Absolute garbage and the window of my return has expired. I'm throwing the remaining ones away and starting over with a new brand. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!
I just have 1 week to use it but is really oustanding performnace,Finally I found what I Was looking for too much time
I had ordered what I thought was the wireless rechargerable head set. But I made a mistake and had written a previous review and said that I thought there was something missing and almost imediately after the review was posted a Lady called me from the company and asked what was wrong? After we talked, She found My mistake and offered to take care of my problem, She was such a nice person to work with. The replacement head set came today and it works wonderful. I hope all the people from that company are as nice and helpful as she was. I wish that I could rate her company and the product a few more stars. Ed Payne
Excellent card, works well. I use it in my trail camera and has more than ample storage space for this task. I have used it in the camera at or near freezing temperatures and it is holding up well. Price was right and delivery was very fast! thanks
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.
I bought these to replace my old Radio Shack Realistic pro 25's. They perform at least as well and are more comfortable for long periods. My only criticism is that they lack an in-line volume control which is very convenient and avoids having to set up the computer volume setting for songs of very different dynamic range in a queue.
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.
This is an excellent item for the price and size. The only down side is no ability to adjust volume on the base of the machine.
My friend is old and had been bothered by kids knocking hard on her door trying to upset her. This looks real and the knocking stopped. Great idea for a small price.
I bought this to get around the loud hissing coming from the headphone jack of my Macbook Pro, apparently missing that there are only drivers for windows. The Mac's built in drivers are adequate for basic use however.Just go to System Preferences -> Sound -> Output Tab, and select USB Sound device as your output. You will only have control over the volume, but sound quality is at least as good as the Macbook's card, with no noise from the internal machinery. Interestingly, I did get a slight high-pitched whine from the left USB, but switched to the right and found almost no noise whatsoever using very low impedance headphones.Be extremely careful with volume levels. Like many reviewers have mentioned this product is LOUD. Any more than the absolute lowest volume is probably too high for headphone use. Be warned.
We were a little unsure but these are exactly the correct tapes for our P-Touch 12/15 class label maker. We prefer the black on white labels for the office.
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 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.
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.
I finally got rid of Charter Cable (absolutely the WORST organization I have ever dealt with), and got a satelite dish. My local channels were not available, so I bought this item based on the many positive reviews.I actually came across this based on an 'indoor antenna' search, but this product is not meant to be indoors. When I tried it indoors there was very little improvement in reception compared with a very old indoor antenna I had in my 'junk box'.I then installed it on my roof outdoors. I had two choices as to the direction I wanted the antenna to point to. I live just outside of Springfield Mass, so I could point it southeast to pick up the Hartford Conn. channels (about 45 miles away), or point it northeast for the Springfield channels (about 10-15 miles away). I decided to aim it at the Hartford channels. My thought process was being that the Springfield channels were so close I would get them easily, so I would do better aiming it towards Hartford.The reception did improve, but no where near what the other reviewers experienced. I often get the dreaded "SIGNAL LOST" message while watching Springfield or Hartford channels. The Hartford channels do come in better, which means this antenna is VERY directional. Signals coming from 90 degress from where the antenna is pointed will have a lot of difficulties.With my antenna aimed towards Hartford I should have much better reception than I am now getting, considering the signals are not that far away. I am getting a signal booster for this antenna, another $40.00, and hopefully this will stop the "SIGNAL LOST" situations. But considering the fact that I am no longer subscribing to Charter Cable, it is more that worth the price (the savings I am getting from switching from Charter to satelite will pay for both the antenna and the booster in less than 3 months).
Can anyone recommend a basic digital frame that has internal memory that does not need any extra accessories or memory cards and is somewhat easy to use? Because I'm just really incredibly frustrated and fed up with this thing. I gave this to my dad a few months ago for his birthday. Ever since he started using his digital camera he has amassed quite a collection of photos but has no where to put them. He still has not figured out how to use this frame. So the other day I offered to load the photos for him. What a nightmare.The user's manual is a total joke, it was riddled with misprints and none of it helped me. This thing is driving me crazy.According to the manual the frame supports these types of memory files:Compact Flash CardsSecure Digital CardsMultimedia CardsxD Picture CardsMemory SticksAnd, I have these types of memory:Fujifilm 16MB memory card xD-Picture CardSwissbit 64MB usb stickWhen I insert each of these pieces of memory the frame says: not supported file.Why does it say that? Am I putting it in wrong? Or what? Both my xD Card & my Memory Stick cannot be incompatible with this frame, can it?The "trouble shooting" inside the manual was garbage. It doesn't mention what "not supported file" means or what to do. And it doesn't talk in basic language for everyday customers to understand.I called their tech support hotline: 800-681-2629 and it was a huge waste of time. The person I spoke to sounded totally stoned it wasn't even a technical support department, it was an order taker that I spoke to. I wasted 2 hours on this plastic piece of garbage.I finally got it to work with aSanDisk brand SD memory card.Once the card was inserted, it took about 20 seconds for it to be read then once I entered on the image it took another few seconds to come up (for the first few seconds all I saw was a black screen.) When I set it to the photo gallery mode it was rather slow, I had it on the fastest setting (6 seconds,) but it seemed like it didn't want to move that quick. Anyway, the picture quality is pretty bad and the pictures all look much much darker.Suffice it to say, I would not recommend this to anyone because it is not user-friendly, the picture quality is abysmal and Coby's tech support is beyond abominable.
I use a Macintosh Computer and one of the things I have always loved about a Mac is how easy it is to attach and use devices (Printers, Cameras, USB device etc.). The digital keychain was the first device in over four years that challenged the Mac...it simply will not work. I tried every combination of install/uninstall but the software crashes every time I try to download images on to the keychain. I got the digital keychain as a christmas gift and I am not going to waste any more time trying to get it to work on my Mac.
order the windsheld mount and was very happy with the item also with the swift shipping will be back
It seems to work great, but don't buy it here. Pick it up at your local Target: they lowered the price in the store to 29.99 and you don't have to pay shipping.
Great speakers, very good sound for the size.I'm using these speakers to replace the built in speakers for a 24in TV in my kitchen.These speakers provide more volume and better base...a much fuller sound overall. Very happy with this purchase. I would recommend them, just remember they are small speakers, so don't expect them to sound like big speakers...obviously.
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.
Good image, good service SOLOLINK. Now i can look my kids all the day from my work.
I've used my 750 for a month now and love it except for one thing. No viewfinder. Most ultra compacts don't have one but in bright sun it's tricky to see the display. I "reshopped" today and found a Canon Elph 800si but - it was only 3x optical zoom not 5x, it weighed more, cost $100 more, had fewer features and scenes (which I really use), wasn't weather resistant and was harder to "figure out". I decided to keep my 750 and just learn how to shield the display better. It takes great shots and the automatic scenes are easy to use and easy to switch among. Much easier than my old Olympus.
The picture quality, color, and everything about this TV is wonderful. We got it for the bedroom, and it is just the perfect size. We are very happy with it. Highly recommend it.
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've owned two other GPS units from Garmin prior to this one - the Etrex Legend and the GPS V. The ique 3600 seems like it has used every bit of the vast amounts of experience and expertise Garmin has in making GPS equipment.Every time I buy a GPS unit, I spend days and weeks researching all available brands, and Garmin has always been the winner. The ique 3600 is a perfect blend of top-notch GPS functionality and PDA features. Some of the niftiest features are:1. integration with the address book. click &quot;locate&quot; on an address book entry and it'll locate the position on the map2. &quot;Edit Vias&quot; feature is awesome! I was going on a 24 hour road trip from chicago to wyoming, with jackson hole as the destination on the ique. Everytime we'd need to stop for a food/gas break, I'd click the &quot;edit vias&quot; button and search for restaurants in the 2 mile radius. ique would then incorporate the new &quot;via&quot; stop over point and direct you accordlingly.3. off-route recalculation is very quick.4. the 200mhz processor drawas and redraws maps very quickly5. scrolling is smooth6. voice prompts are great7. no other garmin product has expandable memory or memory slots for secure digital cards.8. this retail unit also comes with full unlock codes for the entire country maps.9. you can't find a GPS unit with a 480X320 color display with voice guidance and route calculation, alongwith Palm OS PDA features for less than $800. This is a bargain at $450.A few bad points:1. battery life sucks (3 hours with continuous GPS use on medium display brigthness)2. on my 300Mhz PC at home, it takes forever to create the map index files. a 256MB index file will take upto an hour to create. (minor annoyance).
I'm very happy with this camera. The face detection feature works great. It allows you to take great pictures of children that are not always willing to sit still for you. The camera is light and easy to carry. I'm still working my way through all the features, but I'm very happy with quality for the price.
The batteries (I got three of them) seem to fit my G7 perfectly, but they will not fit the battery charger so I will be returning them. I did not get a chance to use them in the camera as I prefer to use charged batteries, not flat ones.
I purchased a new (I hope) Toshiba DVD player. The 1st one I received made a severe grinding noise when it was turned on. I returned it for another one (new I hope). That one worked fine for about a week. Now when a DVD disk is inserted into any holder the display constantly reads &quot;NO DISK&quot;. I'm going to return it for full credit to my account. Too bad, Consumer Reports gave it a very good rating.
I bought this stereo for my father's birthday and didn't find out really how great it was until he started playing around with it. This is a good gift for the guy you think have everything. The only problem with it is easy to fix, the antenna. Either you can wrap some aluminum foil around it to increase reception, or your a more hands on guy (I wouldn't be surprised if most people who own this are) you can cut off the old one and solder a standard collapsible one easily purchased from any electronic store like radio shack to the base of the removed antenna.A little pricey, but you get more than what you pay for.
There was a time when Toshiba dominated the low-mid price notebook market. Toshiba virtually "invented" the "laptop", so dominant were they at the origin of the genre. No longer is this the case. What made the old Toshibas as good as they were, was that they either made their own components, or subcontracted locally in Japan, and assembled all their machines at home. This situation enabled excellent quality control. In the 90's, they started subcontracting in Korea and other parts of the Pacific Rim, and assembling the machines all over the world. In my opinion, the biggest mistake was the cheap harddrives they have built by Hitachi. These Hitachi harddrives are simply junk. The notorious Hitachi "Death Star", as it became known,may have crashed more frequently than any other hard drive built in the late 90's. The tragedy is - Toshiba hard drives are still made to the exacting standards of their early 90's machines, but they can knock off hundreds of dollars per machine by installing the cheap Hitachis. Combine this situation with the compatability problems of Vista in its current state and there you have major problems. Take it from one who has learned by hard experience. You get what you pay for. If these were Toshiba drives, you'd be paying $899 US not $699 or lower. Voila!
Don't buy this product. It is not ready for sale, and does not perform even the basic functions of a web-cam.1. Uselessly narrow range of acceptable lighting conditions.I am pointing it out of a window to monitor our construction site across the road. The image is usually completely over- exposed. Even over-riding the 'automatic exposure' I can not adjust it to properly expose a normally bright outdoor scene.On the other hand, it has almost no low-light sensitivity.On a dark day with heavy overcast sky we can get a reasonable detailed picture, but most of the day the image is a useless washed out white and all night it is a dark black square.2. The SoloLink DDNS remote access service does not work.You have to pay for it before you can find out if it will work!Even after following Linksys's instructions on opening a port on my Linksys firewall and 'successfully' registering the camera, it is unable to communicate.3. Unstable. System hangs/crashes every few days.Requires a cold-boot of the camera to restore LAN browsing.Save your time and money and give this unit a pass.
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.
No major complaints about this product, it is small and easily fits on camera strap. It is very light and does not add to weight. It is a bit difficult to remove from the strap but if it were easier it would likely be falling off all the time. Some complaints by others rating this can be addressed by adjusting the camera's or remote's settings (I use this with an XSI):1. To avoid taking a picture of the remote itself when taking pictures with you in the group set to use the 2 second delay instead of immediate release. 2 seconds is long enough to hide it in your hand.2. To avoid camera powering off and having to be manually woken up, simply set the camera sleep setting differently.For the price this really can't be beat. Not much with the Canon name can be had for under $30!
I'm pleased with the sound for the price. Sound seems clear and crisp, and I've only had them a few weeks. Performance should improve somewhat with time. Noise reduction is good. In fact, I've fallen asleep with them on several times and had deep naps! A primary reason the noise reduction is so good is that these phones sit very tightly against your head. For this type of over-the-ear phone I have not found this tight fit uncomfortable, despite what a couple of reviewers said. I will use these primarily during air travel or sitting around while the family is watching TV, so good noise reduction and low noise escape were priorities for me. I'm traveling to Asia soon and will found out how comfortable they are over a long period of time. I looked at some Bose headphones for a similar price, but they appeared to be cheaply made. I use the Sennheisers primarily with my iPod and computer, and the sound is loud enough--just barely, but loud enough (I like most music loud).I was not happy with the condition in which they arrived--it looked as if a mutt carried them in his teeth cross-country--but the phones were not damaged. Delivery was amazingly fast (maybe the delivery mutt was a greyhound?).
We got this for my daughter's 3rd birthday. She is the biggest Dora fan in the world, but I really wanted it because she loved playing on the computer at preschool, but was frustrated w/ it at home. Since school had a "child sized" mouse, I figured we'd try this. Well, she loves it and it works great. She has no problems pointing and clicking with this (whereas she did using our adult mouse.) It is considerably smaller than a standard sized mouse and itis much easier to click. You can click the side or tops of the buttons on either size. Great bargain. I highly reccommend this.
The Lucie external drive was installed and is now a complete part of my PC. It is used to store my pictures taken over the years and any data that I want to protect. I am perfectly satisfied. Tom Baird
I wanted this coupler to extend my antenna near my window to get full signal. This is a 2 side female connectors so you can connect it between.
I wanted a DVD/VCR combo that recorded from my TV and did not need a tuner. This item did NOT have a tuner and therefore I can not record directly from my TV (as I have been able to do with other combos). To me the description implied I would be able to do this.I have sent an email to the distributor and have heard nothing back. Not a happy camper - I imagine at best I'll be able to get my money back but will have to pay postage both ways. At worst, I'll be stuck with something I don't want and out all the money.
I like this external hardrive, the tranference speed is very higth and the storage capacity is excelent. i could see videos directly. from the harddrive without a problem
I have owned my Voyage 200 for several years now and use it for all sorts of things, from managing my investment portfolio to analyzing engineering data. This is a great calculator until the day comes that you have to update the operating system. I have been forced to update each time I have added a new application to the calculator, as new applications won't run without the latest version of the operating system. The update involves wiping out everything you happen to have saved in memory: programs, data, applications - everything. TI supplies an archaic software program to load the operating system and applications. It brings back memories of the 1980's when using a computer really did require a computer scientist. With enough time, effort and preplanning, it is possible to save your data and actually get it back onto the calculator close to the way it was to start with, but make sure you have plenty of time and patience pills.With that said, this is still the best top of the line calculator there is.
I bought these to replace my ipod stock headphones and was very pleased by the difference in quality in the sound. They fit in the ear canal so you do need to match the size of the ear bud to your comfort or they won't work well.Also, because it fits in your canal, you will find that noise can be transmitted physically from contact with the cord, especially when the seal is tight. I personally do not find this problematic but you need to be aware of this before buying.They are comfortable, relatively cheap and sound good. They are nowhere near as great sounding as my Sennheiser HD-555s, but that is to be expected. Sound is heard by the movement of air - larger displacement provides the means improve the sound so no earbuds will EVER outshine a great pair of headphones - simple physics.Great for travel; better than your ipod phones; good price. A worthy upgrade for your mp3 player.
This hard drive works great! I was a little taken aback when I first plugged the hard drive in and saw all the contents that came with it. Once I spotted the manual the rest was history. I followed the instructions and my external worked like a charm. This product is definitely worth the buy.
Like many I hesitated to buy this camera, due in part to the price. However, finally took the plunge because I was going to Italy for a couple of weeks. Well, 400 shots later I can say this is an excellent camera. Light weight, great resolution to the pictures, vivid color saturation and the big view screen cannot be beat. I tried out manual settings, auto settings, pre-programmed settings. The portrait setting seemed to have a tendency to take multiple shots even when the camera was in single shot mode and evening photos were tricky but that may be due to my lack of familiarity with the camera. I used it with the Canon 28-105 USM lens. I have been using digital cameras for about 4 years. This is the best camera I have used so far. The camera was also very popular in Europe.
Purchased the Promedia 5.1 probably about 5 years ago. In general I've been very happy with them.Pros:* Clear sound in all frequency ranges (high,mid,low). Speaker taste is very subjective and these were well suited for my ears.* The sound is much richer then any computer speakers I've ever heard.* Can play quite loudly. The sound quality is more or less unchanged until certain volume - I would say about 65 out 80. I never really turn it up higher than that.Cons:* The volume control nob is too jumpy (ex. trying to adjust it up by one number may turn it up by 5 and sometime it will even decrease the volume). Not a big deal since I do not adjust the volume on the speakers often, primarily I adjust it in Windows.* The part that controls the center speaker in Sub-woofer died after about 2 years of use. So, it worked as 4.1 system ever since. I tested and found that the speaker itself is fine. From time to time it would start working for a second or two - so that's not my setup.* Sub-woofer just went on me yesterday (after about 5 years in service). I opened the back of it and right away noticed strong electric burning smell. There was no visible damage and I'm not an expert in electronics to be able to determine what failed. This brings an opportunity to upgrade this system - buy a 5.1 audio receiver and connect the speakers to it + buy an external subwoofer and connect to the receiver. The original speakers should work fine (and will connect to any receivers with original wires). Should result in an excellent sound system if you want something even better for your computer. Sound card on my motherboard has both digital and optical connectors and this should be better then all analog connectors on original subwoofer.In general, I was pleased with the sound quality of the system and was quite surprised that the receiver (subwoofer) has failed like it did - I've heard many good things about Klipsch. I would not recommend buying a used system just because of the possibility of it failing - go to Google and search for "Klipsch promedia 5.1" - it will immediatelly suggest "Klipsch promidia 5.1 subwoofer repair", so it sounds like the issue is common with these speakers. Quite a few reviewers on Amazon also reported that their subwoofer died.
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
We live on 105 acres, so the furthest we can get from the house is about half a mile. There's no more than a 40 foot difference in elevation from the house to anywhere on the land. These little guys work on about 1/3 of our property.
This product was amazing. It has a back which means you don't lose sound into the wall. It was a great price. When I ordered these from buy.com they were more. Great product guys!
I've had this lens for several months now and am still impressed with it's quality. It produces great images with excellent bokeh and is built like a tank.
I needed a way to archive my photography - that will not corrupt in a few months! Thank you Delkin Devices!!!!
This adapter gets insanely hot within just a few minutes of plugging it into the laptop and outlet. It also started making a slightly whirring noise which makes me think something might blow.
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.
I upgraded from a Sound Blaster Audigy Value. Wow, what a difference in Mass Effect. The sound from this game is now pretty incredible. I did not notice much of a difference with music audio, but if you are a gamer, this is definitely worth the investment.
I purchased this for my daughter and she loves it! She has a 35 mm sized camera and we were concerned that it would be able to hold the weight. From what she has communicated, it hasn't been a problem at all. I would recommend this to anyone.
I've been using this for more that a year now with SBC Yahoo DSL. No problems at all.
I've been in search of a perfect set of in-ear earphones for iPod. I've purchased different earphones and tried many, and this V-Moda Bass Freq comes in at "pretty good" for the price.First thing you'll notice with these earphones is that the cord attached to these earbuds are super thin, though highly flexible. If you're like me who use (and abuse) the earphones everyday, you may worry about its durability. I have not used these for more than a month so far, so time will tell.... The sound quality is better than average of what you can find in this price range. As the name suggests, and many of the other reviewers had stated that these earphones give you a lot of bass. A LOT!! If you like a lot of bass these earphones would be perfect for you. For me, it's a little too much. Some music gets drowned in bass although the earphones are giving you fairly good mids and highs. I had to use equalizer to tone down the bass... I own a pair of very high-end earbuds from Shure, and if you compare the sound from Shure to V-Moda, you can tell all that bass from V-Moda is very unbalanced. I do have Apple's "In-Ear Headphones", and I must say they have much better balance (though I don't recommend Apple's at all) than V-Moda. For example, if you listen to pop or hip-hop music a lot, V-Moda may be good for it, but if you listen to folk or guitar-heavy rock, or even classic (a lot of acoustic instrument) you may find V-Moda to be too bass-heavy or even find the sound to be muddy.As an alternative (if you aren't looking for too much base), so far in my quest to find the perfect set of ipod earphones, I likeSony Mdr-Ex75/Blk Ex Earbuds Headphones with 9Mm Hi-Sensitivity Driver (Black)for the price, and all around sound quality. They're in-ear type to block outside noise, and they're comfortable wearing (and so is V-Moda, by the way). Very good balance overall in bass, mids, and highs, and very clear sounding. They're also pretty sturdy too, unlike the super thin V-Moda cords... I have tried Bose TriPort but I cannot justify their high price tag... Sony sounds better imho.
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.
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.
After owning the PowerShot A20 for about 6 months I love the camera, but hate the bundled software. On the hardware side everything is fine: the battery life is good, the picture quality is good. I use a 128MB Compact Flash card with the camera, which can store more than 400 pictures at medium resolution (1024x768), which is plenty good enough for posting on websites. The big downside is the software. Canon provides a Windows application called ZoomBrowser to use with the camera. It has lots of fancy graphics, and also lots of user interface problems. Although the ZoomBrowser interface can fill the screen only a very narrow band is dedicated to the pictures on the camera, making it difficult to see what you are working with. Whilst downloading the ZoomBrowser window constantly pops to the front, so you can't do any other work on your computer. The browser interface can get out of sync with the picture files on your hardrive, which is extremely confusing. Overall it is a bloated package which has lots of useless features, and does a very poor job of the one thing for which it is necessary -- downloading images. I did find a better solution -- for $10 you can buy the shareware Cam4You utilities from http://jpegclub.org/cam4you/. This program does a much better job of downloading pictures from the camera, without all the cruft. The interface is a little unpolished, but it functions much better than the Canon software.
HOWEVER!!!!I lost it and for all I used it, I'm not going to replace it. I have the wired remote which I find MUCH more useful.So Five Stars because it works exactly as Canon says.The ONLY reason I can think that this would actually be needed is for taking self portraits alone. But instead of getting the remote I suggest getting friends, focus on them, then set the timer.
I purchased two of these unit recently from Amazon and I could not be more pleased. The units are highly sensitive and find the signals quickly. The time quoted as 24 hours continuous use appears to be accurate. I also purchased the TopoMaps 2008 on the DVD and a 2GB disk and I am glad I did. If you are into hiking or geocaching this light, bright unit with a 2GB card will get the job done well. CACHE ON
This is a review of the Canon 580 EX-II off camera flash unit.Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR CamerasFor those of you who don't have a deep background in Photography, I'm going to share a few basic facts:1 Cameras record images created by reflected LIGHT.2 If you don't have a decent lens on your camera, it's not going to be REALLY sharp.3 If you don't have a really nice flash unit, you're leaving yourself open to the mercy of the light around you. Your pictures are going to be uneven, harsh, and you'll collect a surprising number of pictures that are both `overexposed, and underexposed,.. at the SAME TIME.4 A really good, professional `flash' photograph, doesn't LOOK like a flash Photograph.When the 580 EX II is attached to any of the supporting Canon cameras, it becomes part of an `integrated system. The units literally, `talk to each other'.The quality, power and features of the 580 were instrumental in the decision making process, regarding `which camera' I was to buy. Nikon doesn't have ANYTHING that will touch this unit.I mention in my Canon EOS 50D review that the 50D is water resistant. The same concept that went into the 50D, was employed in the design of the 580. BOTH UNITS have rubber flaps, and seals over every `plug in', every socket, and every access port. The Buttons, Switches, and Dials are also `sealed' for water protection. This carries all the way to the Hot Shoe. The hot shoe connection on both devices, is surrounded by a rubber skirt, that when they are connected and `joined', create a shroud to completely isolate the hot shoe from dust, dirt and water. No other camera system has this.Features / Specifications1 Flash Exposure CompensationThe same method for setting Exposure Compensation in the camera, can be used for the flash. This is adjustable in 1/3 stop increments. This feature can be programmed in either the Camera (50D) or from the back panel of the 5802 Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)This allows you to program in a `variance' for bracketing your exposure in a three shot group. You select the amount (1/3) and the next three shots will be: normal exposure, -1/3, and +1/3. This is independent from the Camera Exposure Compensation. This allows you to balance the ratio of flash to the Available Light.3 FE LockThis allows you to `lock in' a flash exposure setting for any part of the scene. By pressing the FEL button, it pre-fires the flash. This results in a `metered' flash setting, which is retained in memory.4 High Speed SyncThis allows the flash to Synchronize will ALL flash shutter speeds.This setting links the 580 to the camera. With this setting, you can go up to the full 1/8000th second. The camera and the flash WORK TOGETHER. As the narrow strip of open window travels across the focal plane, the flash `pulses' to paint the focal plane. At 1/8000th, it pulses 32 TIMES in less than 1/250th of a second. It `paints' the focal plane with a flat even coat of light. No `overlaps', no `gaps'. The higher the speed of the sync, the more pulses required, and the shorter the range of the shot. This is an absolutely STUNNING feat of technology! ! !5 Second Curtain SyncThis is used when taking an exposure with subject motion blur. The motion will flow to the end of the exposure, which will be accented by the flash.6 Bounce FlashThis `elbow' allows the flash to rotate toward the ceiling, (or wall). This softens shadows behind the subject for a flat, even, natural looking shot.7 Catch Light PanelThis is a small white panel that extends next to the flash lens, when using a bounce flash, it provides catch lights in the subjects eyes, and adds life to facial expressions.8 ZoomThe 580 receives distance information from the 50D regarding focal length and distance. The 580 has an internal zoom head inside the flash unit that allows it to focus the light wide for close shots, or narrow for greater distance. This allows for a greater range. The zoom setting is optimized for the camera and lens being used - Less light is wasted, battery life is maximized.9 Wide PanelThis is a translucent diffuser panel that broadens the flashes `spread' to match a 24mm wide angle lens. Between the Wide Panel and the Zoom setting, the 580 can focus the flash from 24mm - 105mm. Increasing both flexibility and range.10 Manual modeIf your subject distance is consistent (formal portraits for example), a manual flash output setting can eliminate shot-to-shot exposure variations. Using the control dial, it is easy and fast to set manual flash power output. Manual flash output can be controlled in 1/3 stop increments -1/1, , , 1/8th, 1/16th, 1/32nd, 1/64th, and 1/128th. This is a good mode to become familiar with.11 ETTLETTL II and E-TTL are Electronic-Through-the-Lens metering modes that fire a pre-flash to determine how powerful the immediately-following actual flash needs to be. This is Canon's very easy to use automatic flash. Some people love it and some don't (I personally love it very much). E-TTL is compatible with 98% of Canon's product line both digital and film. ETTL II advances ETTL by incorporating distance information from newer Canon lenses into flash exposure calculation. This flash also passes color information to the camera.The ETTL II flash output is dependant on the camera mode being used. I primarily shoot with my camera in the M mode or AV mode. With the camera in the M mode, the flash will provide the light necessary to get a proper exposure. This is the easiest mode to use for flash as the main light - stopping even the fastest action in the dark. In AV mode, the camera will set it's exposure for the ambient light lvel and the flash will provide fill/subject light. Camera and subject motion can be issues in this mode - unless a custom function (provided only on some cameras) is selected to increase the shutter speed. TV mode is similar to AV mode.12 Stroboscopic Flash modeThis is also called Multi Mode. In this mode the 580 fires a rapid series of flashes as setup in the menu. Modeling flash is available with the DOF (Depth of Field) Preview button.13 BatteriesThe 580 is rated for approximately 100 to 700 shots from a new set of AA Alkaline batteries (4) which deliver a fast recycling time of approx .1 to 6 seconds. For quick flash (firing a not-completely-charged flash), recycle times range from .1-2.5 seconds - again from new AA Alkaline batteries. The 580 is a `silent' charger, it makes no `whine' or scream as it charges. It's completely silent. The down side to this, is you have to watch the indicator lights to determine when it's charged. Canon's manual states "Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts." A couple of bullets later, it states "Size AA Ni-MH or Lithium batteries can also be used." Their manual is `messed up', As long as it's a AA, it'll work fine.I don't recommend alkalines (I carry a set as `backups' but I don't use them) - NiMH will save you lots of money and will work better. NiMH batteries have much less internal resistance than alkaline batteries, resulting in significantly shorter recycle times (up to 50% faster). NiMH batteries give more consistent (full) power until they are discharged, while alkalines will recycle the flash more and more slowly as they become expended. Adding environmental concerns and cost to this equation should make the decision to use NiMH a no-brainer. Buy the 2,700 mAh. I carry 1 set in the camera and two sets in the bag, along with a set of Alkalines. All rechargeables lose power over time as they sit idle. Alkalines have a longer shelf life. That's why I carry both.The 580 is also compatible with an external power pack (CP-E4)14 AutopowerAuto Power-off on the 580 normally sets the unit on `standby' after 90 seconds of inactivity, when the flash is not set up as a slave unit. When in standby, it's re-activated to on by pressing the camera's shutter. This wakes up both the camera and the speedlight.There is an internal thermistor within the speedlight that prevents the flash from firing when internal temperatures exceed a certain level. If the thermal cutoff kicks in, the flash cannot be fired until it cools down sufficiently. This usually takes about 15 minutes. C.Fn 01 disables Auto Power Off, but it doesn't disable the thermal cutoff.A total of 14 custom functions (C,Fn-00 throught C.Fn-13) can be set on the LCD screen on the rear of the unitC.Fn-00: Distance Indicator display (ft/m)C.Fn-01: Auto Power Off (enabled/Disabled)C.Fn-02: Modeling FlashC.Fn-03: FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) auto cancelC.Fn-04: FEB sequenceC.Fn-05: Flash Metering ModeC.Fn-06: Quickflash with continuous shotC.Fn-07: Test firing with autoflash (enabled/disabled)C.Fn-08: Af-assist beam firingC.Fn-09: Auto zoom for sensor size (enabled/disabled)C.Fn-10: Slave auto power off timerC.Fn-11: Slave auto power off cancelC.Fn-12: Flash recycle with external power sourceC.Fn-13: flash exposure meter setting15 Flash HeadThe 580 features a Flash head that rotates 180 degrees to both sides as well as a 90 degree upward, and 7 degree downward tilt. This is done by pushing 1 clearly water sealed button.16 Auto Focus Assist BeamThe 580 features an AF (auto-focus) Assist Beam to enhance the camera's autofocus performance in low light conditions. The AF assist projects a red pattern of light that creates enough contrast for the camera to autofocus on even a solid colored wall. The AF assist beam is functional within it's range: 2'-33' (.6-10m) in the center, 2'-16.4' (.6-5m) at the periphery. The 580's AF Assist Beam is aligned with the focus points on all Canon EOS bodies.17 Master/SlaveThe 580 can control (master) and be controlled by (slave) compatible Canon Speedlites, as well as the Canon ST-E2 Wireless Transmitter, for a very portable and flexible lighting system. The 580 can control up to three slaves. The Flash compensation and the ratio of each slave, to the master are all programmable by the 580 with wireless communication for the `network'. The limits for the network are `line of sight' and about 50 feet.18 Light intensityThe 580 has a guide number of 58. This means the effective distance, with a telephoto lens, at ISO 100 is 58 meters,.. 190 feet! ! !That's at ISO 100.Wider lenses have a shorter range,. The 50mm f1.4 lens has a range of 30m or about 98.5 feet. At ISO 100.THAT'S A WHOLE LOT OF LIGHT ! ! !There are other speed lights with less power out there, for a lot less money. I recommend this unit because my most frequently used technique is the `bounce ceiling'. When ceilings get over 15', the power usage goes up dramatically. You really need the extra power with a 20 foot ceiling.There are two places in photography where extra money will really improve the quality of your pictures. The first is a quality lens. The second is a quality flash. Of the two, the flash gives you more `bang for your buck'.The 580 is probably the most Powerful flash on the market. Nikon doesn't have anything close to it. It is THE `smartest' unit on the market (from ANYBODY). Hands down, it's smarter than you are. It's smarter than I am, and every photographer I've met who owns one, says it's smarter than they are, and they LOVE IT. They also are quick to tell you: "Keep the manual handy, you'll be needing it", at least until you become familiar with ALL THE THINGS IT CAN DO.It SEEMS like it does everything but help you carry the equipment to the car.
I purchased this product for my husband's birthday. He has enjoyed it very much. It takes time to learn how to use, but with time it gets better and better. He uses it for editing pictures with his adobe program.
I put this device directly on top of my wireless laptop and the signal meter read 2 bars out of 5 ! Needless to say, I had to send it back. My advice, keep looking, I am.
This is a sturdy, well built, patch panel. It comes with the mounting bracket. All the connections are well labeled.
I ordered this because it said it was model BE650G. They sent a repackaged BE650R. I returned it for an exchange specifying I wanted the BE650G and they sent me another repackaged BE650R. This is a previous generation of the product.
Excellent flash for the price/performace. Combined with my 5D and 50/1.4 pictures are amazing. If one needs the additional features of the 580ex then ok buy that one. However, the 430ex can handle most demands easily. If you outgrow it, it can always be used as a slave later.
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.
I received this system yesterday. The set-up was very easy and I had it up and running in about ten minutes. I used the RCA line output from my LCD TV and the system works like a charm. Very good range as well with no noise. I would like to add that I am an Audiophile and am very critical of audio quality. These headphones are not exceptional audio quality. The are an open sound design which means they allow ambient noise inside the headset. But for $50.00 I wasn't expecting more than what I received. The reproduction of frequency range is OK and will provide adequate sound from your television. I purchased this system to watch TV and movies without waking up the whole house. This system delivers and at $50 you can't go wrong. If you're looking for higher quality reproduction, look for a closed system with more features.
I bought this Panasonic Lumix FZ8 digital camera and a few days after receiving it, we left for a 10 day cruise tour of Hawaii. I literally was reading the manual while flying from Pittsburgh to Honolulu. The printed manual is well presented and easy to follow. During this trip I took 412 shots on a 2 GB Kingston sd card. With nightly batttery recharging the system worked flawlessly and I had space for an estimated 120 additional shots. I found this camera to easy to use and easy to learn new techniques. The ease of review makes it very convenient to accept or delete a given shot. The large screen and slide show function makes it easy to show the results of today's photos to your travelling companions.I think I'm going to enjoy the FZ8 for a long time to come.
i have used several cases and this is one of my favorites.the size is almost perfect and fits quite a few different lens.i would have liked it if it was half an inch taller and wider though.it is sturdy and built well and i feel safe putting my expensive lens in it.
Where to start... I started searching for new headphones when my Skullcandy Titans started dropping sound in one ear. For the most part, I love Skullcandy however, after awhile the plug connection starts to go bad like most headphones. I thought that I would try something new and after finding a $10 Sony headphone, I had to check it out.Upon opening the package, I was surprised on the design, I thought to myself, how could these possibly offer good sound? The earpieces don't go all the way in your ear like "noise canceling" earbuds, more like they rest on the bottom of your ear, projecting the sound upward and inward. When I first put them on, the plastic earbuds were slightly uncomfortable, however after a few minutes you don't even notice this anymore. Comparing these to my Skullcandies on noise canceling, they don't really compare, the sound canceling feels more like if you were to put your fingers about half way in your ears. Bass, also doesn't compare to the skullcandies, but its not terrible, bass enthusiasts should look somewhere else. Some people commented that the cord was too short, I can see where they are coming from on this but unless you are 6'5"+ I wouldn't worry about them reaching from your head to your pocket. Seeing on how they are $10, they are not very "sturdy", very light weight, but if you don't abuse your things, you shouldn't have a problem with this.Over all, for $10, these headphones amazed me with sound quality and comfortability. After a few minutes of walking my dog, I didn't really notice the difference between them and my $50 skullcandies. If you aren't willing to shell out much cash for headphones, these are the best deal for the money by FAR.
This is a great camera. Very nice pictures and good video. It has a ton of features that you probably will never use but things like the view finder, many cameras no longer have, comes in handy at times. Great focus ans sharp images. The wide screen mode is why I bought this item and does a good job! It is a bit of a struggle to get to the wide screen mode to toggle between screens and find it. I wish there was a button you could push to activate it instead. I have the same gripe about the night shots and other modes as you have to toggle to find them. Other than that its a great camera and I highly recommend it! If you can not find it the sd870 is its replacement at a higher cost and just more mega pixels and no view finder and larger screen I believe.
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.
After three attempts at getting a midrange dvd player (mid $80 range) and not getting a single one that did not have issues, finally went up scale and found it was worth the money. Plays all the dvd without problems, loads much faster, upscaling is great.
Let me tell you that I have had DLink products in the past and for the most part they worked just fine. This one, however, is the worst piece of hardware I have ever had the displeasure of owning. Connections drop every couple minutes or so over the wireless, and the router itself somehow resets every couple of hours, so a wired connection is a ticking bomb as well. I bought this since it was a good bit cheaper than other routers out there, but now I clearly understand the price differential. Do yourself a favor and spend a few dollars more, but actually get something that works.
Easy to use. Works as promised. A bit expensive for a piece of plastic.
My iPod will no longer work even when plugged in. I've learned since this purchase that car charging devices will ruin an iPod battery. As you know iPod batteries can not be replaced. At least not the version I have. Find another way to play you tunes in the car.
I bought this directly from the manufacturer as soon as it came out (and paid more than the Amazon price), but it is definitely worth the money. I can only get XM reception in one room of my home with the XM antenna precariously positioned on top of a curtain rod. It was very frustrating to have to deal with that (I almost sent it back and cancelled service), but this repeater takes care of the problem! I can now use the MyFi as it was intended to be used--as a portable device--in every room of my home. The only drawback is that the device is a little unwieldy at times because you have to keep the MyFi in its dock when you bring it to another room and you have the repeater antenna attached to that dock. It can be a little awkward lugging all that hardware around. If you are going to simply place it on a table in another room to listen, that is fine, but if you want to hold it in your hands, i.e., on your deck or patio, it can be awkward to have all that equipment attached to it. Another minor drawback is that the device can get very hot (the repeater itself, not the antenna) and also it doesn't appear to have an on/off switch, so it's "on" all the time. I don't know how many watts it draws, but that might be a problem for some people. Other than that, it is absolutely wonderful if you have a problem getting an XM signal in your home.
I have being contemplating jumping into the semi-pro/pro body realm since I outgrew my D40x a year ago, but the prices have been unrealistically high.The D200, though using nearly 4-year old technology, has been a staple for many Nikonians until the D300 was release in 2007; but I never felt that the enhanced AF abilities and ISO capabilities were justifying the extraordinary $1699 price tag of the D300 versus the D200! So I made the jump when a price drop happened, got the D200 for $599 NEW from a competitor online.You can't compare the processing speed or 3D AF of the D300 to the D200, completely blow the socks off of this nearly 4 year old body.But if you are a beginner like me and would like a semi-pro/pro body that has ALL of the functions and customizations you could ever think of, this is your time to jump in on a discontinued body. You could get a D90 for $300 more, but that will soon be outdated by the D400, and after testing out the D5000, I am sure the next in this semi-pro/pro series will be AWESOME; however, are you willing to pay the premium for new technology?In short,CONS:The D200 isn't usable without a flash above ISO 1000 (maybe 1250)The viewfinder isn't 100%Theere aren't dual CF slotsPROS:At the current prices, this slaughters the D90/D40/D60 series for ability to have ALL controls at hand, infinite customization, exapansive information in the viewfinder, unparalleled weather sealing, and backward compatibility to lenses dating to the 1960's.Looks cooler than the other D90/D40/D60 series in size, weight, grip, and dimensionAll in all, this body will teach you how to be an excellent photographer and show you your flaws faster than the newer non pro-models ever could.Happy shooting!
I ordered two of these, and absolutely love mine! The pictures show up very nice. The only thing is, close-up pics show much better. Easy to use, lightweight. I would recommend this product for those on a tight budget. I've already loaded quite a few pictures of my autistic sons. Great product!
The product is fairly easy to install, though the interface is a little quirky. Wireless option is turned off by default. Starting it isn't as simple as clicking a button. The button is there but you can't click it. I had to go through the awful "Smart" Wizard to get it to enable the Wireless capability.Once setup, I was pleased to find out that my company VPN was able to connect. The problem is the range. I have an old Belkin 802.11 B WAP and the range is better with that than this router/WAP combo. I moved my laptop out of the office where it's located and the strength drops to almost half while when I test it with my old WAP, the strength barely flickers. I move it to the next floor and I lose all connectivity while I still have about 75% strength connecting to the old WAP.
I purchased this digital photo frame for my wife for Christmas. What sold me was the MP3 player and the ability to play video -- although mostly we hoped to use it as a picture frame.Well, I followed the instructions and took a few dozen snapshots and put them on an SD card. They loaded up but the pictures -- which are mostly portraits and look pretty decent on a computer -- had white faces. I mean solid white. The backgrounds were very dark. There is no contrast setting and it was impossible to make any adjustments. Only about one in 10 pictures looks okay; the other 9 are unacceptable.The widescreen is also disappointing. I think, if you're like me, you'll find that most pictures don't fit the widescreen. I spent an hour trimming up a bunch of photos to fit the screen but they actually looked worse. If you hit the ratio button on the remote, it just stretchs out the picture and makes everyone look fat.Needless to say I never got around to figuring out the video and audio. I returned the unit to Amazon. What did surprise me is how easy it is to return something -- the whole process was very smooth and they even picked up the return shipping -- which kind of suprised me.I'm going to buy a new one but it won't be widescreen and I will check it out at a brick and mortar first.
Now that my hands free PARROT is installed in my car, there's less chance of accident as both hands are on the wheel!!Smart choice - pushed on me by my family...
After slicing my original cord by accident doing lawn work, I was at a loss as to where to find this part. I searched many companies, even the XM store. Prices were outrageous. I found this vendor on Amazon with decent pricing and ratings. I order frequently on Amazon for books and have had no problems. I ventured to ordering other hard to find merchandise and came across this vendor. Did my own research, just to check for legit and my own peace of mind. They are legit and located in Florida. Fast shipping, very fair cost, and product was listed as used, but I found it to be in very good, almost new, condition. Enjoying my satellite radio again. Thank You!!Belkin F5X003 Home Antenna for XM
I'm sure it is a good item, my problem is that it is not user friendly and the setup it to much effort. I'm not lazy, i'm not using this system again, i'm selling this unit and hope someone will have great success with it
They are not the most cheap but when you buy bose you already know that you have quality on the way.I am not an expert but for music in the kitchen or near the computer, this is it.The bass feature is very good for such a small speaker
works ok but stops abruptly and then needs disconnection and reconnection for restarting the application. gives a good speed. comes with a small extension cable.
This is one of the few products that are still made in America. And you can see from the workmanship and the material that this is a quality product that will last years and years. I wouldn't settle for anything less.
I have always loved Tamron lenses. This was a great deal being "last years" model. Bettter than half off. I have used it for several day trips to museums, parks, nature walks, etc and it has been the only lense I have needed.
Having 3 Sansa Clip mp3 players, our family needed a solution for charging the little guys when we aren't at home near our computer. This fits the bill. We can charge our mp3s now by plugging in the adaptor into the car cigarette lighter or any 110 volt outlet. Cool! Great price and quick delivery.
Do not want to worry about grounding and being up to the roof. Putting in attic got clear ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX HD and SD at Baltimore and DC from Clarksville, MD 21029 (18 to 20 miles to both cities) with few more stations than putting at the first floor indoor near window. Only one PBS is on and off. So I returned it and got a DC4 instead, only about $10 more. DB2 is really small like a 22 in monitor. DB4 is about twice a big. Most ABC, CBS, and NBC in this area at vhf. DB2 works just fine though the manual says pointing to the station. (May be better receiving). It picks up station at 71 degree and 214 degree vhf at the same time while pointing at 71 degree from my location. It is picks up significant more channels than indoor one such as RCA ANT1650 (brought and returned).
I got this key chain as a gift. I tried to load pictures onto it from a computer running Windows XP and a computer running Windows 7. It did not work with either one so I returned it.
Sennheiser makes good things, but not this one. Sound is okay, but they are stiff and TOO TIGHT. Oh, my Gosh, my hat size is only 7-1/8.I returned it.
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!
Ive had this flight stick for longer than I can remember and use it almost constantly. It is of excellent quality and the ergonomics feel just right.
Excellent product! Shipped fast and as described. Works wiell in the deer stand and has excelent glass uality! Would recomend
My Palm would not register because I have a high speed modem not a telephone modem. It would not draw letters or numbers as instructed with a stylus and though it speaks of a keyboard i could find none either on the device itself or its technical manual. Its technical manual has no information only advertising. When attempting to sync with my Mac it erases all addresses and appointments. In other words it fails in every way possible. It is by far the worst electronic equipment I have ever owned. I have owned Palm's in the past because they are supposed to work with a Mac and had no problems. But this Palm has convinced me never to buy from the company again.
I purchased this..and could use it as a boat anchor today..Sony no longer sells the paper that you can use to actually PRINT your pictures..I contacted Sony and they basically told me to F--- off... they didn't give a damn about the fact that I paid more than 300 for this printer...they no longer sell the paper that you can use... and they have no intention of ever selling it again. They told me as much and then HUNG UP THE PHONE!
Fits my Nikon D90 and an extra lens comfortably. Its a high quality product and much bigger than the pictures suggest. 3 stars for portability. I was hoping to get a more snug bag for the camera.
I bought this unit this summer and after three weeks the cord began seperating from the transmitter. I contacted Kennsington via email and within one week they called, got my mailing info and shipped a replacement unit. No questions asked. Only Costco rivals this customer service. The new unit works great!
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.
This works fine to listen to music from your smartphone, but doing so kills your battery so quickly that I feel required to carry an MP3 player as well
This item works as advertised. The vendor send it quickly and price was a great value.
Setup Experience:* Configuration: Belkin Wireless G router (version 9000) with wired connection to XP machine (used to edit settings on router). Second machine running Vista with Belkin Wireless G USB Adapter.* Initial setup was quick and relatively painless. It took a couple tries to get the properties configured correctly on my Vista machine (with a Belkin Wireless G USB adapter). Connection speeds were 10x faster than with my previous 802.11b router. Encryption setup was also fairly easy.* Initial problem: A while after getting the router up and running, my Vista machine couldn't see a fileshare I had on another machine (initially it could see this, which is how I determined the 10x transfer rate improvement). I brushed this off as a setup issue that I could fix (though it was really the initial manifestation of my evening woes).* After poking around a bit in the Wireless Security settings, I decided to go with the supposedly better AES encryption (instead of TKAT). After changing this, I entered into an hour+ nightmare. Vista and the USB adapter absolutely would not connect to the router, no matter what combination of WPA encryption I chose, including more than one restart of the Vista machine, numerous uninstalls of the USB adapter on the Vista machine, a couple restarts of the G router, and even a "return to factory defaults" on the router. Vista only gave me obscure messages: "no response was received from the router" and "unidentified problem". After poking in the event logs on the Vista machine, I found these messages from trying to connect: "Association Status: Fail 0x00038002" and "Association Reason Code: 0x0000000a" (also "Association Reason Code: 0x00000002"). Some searching turned up nothing useful for these errors. I then headed over to the Belkin website to see if they had anything: there's one Troubleshooting issue with "Frequent Wireless Disconnects". Here I found the resolution.* Resolution: The router ships with the wireless channel set to Auto instead of to any single channel. Apparently, if there's any interference, the router will switch channels. Selecting Channel 1 didn't fix the issue, but selecting Channel 8 (there are 12 channels total) got me up and running (for now).* Note: Others have had problems with Protected; my router was shipped with this Off by default.* Second Note: Configuration changes are *slow* - any changes to the wireless settings will take about 15 seconds to apply (though since my two machines are on different floors I spent this time running down to try the change - I suppose this router could be advertised as an exercise machine).In summary: This Belkin product is poorly tested and difficult to get working. Any cost savings are not worth the extra time you will have to spend setting it up. If you did try it, hopefully you'll find the above helpful.
For a mp3 player / recorder / thumb drive this price and for 1GB, this is a good bargain, but there's always room for improvement:1) ear buds: without cushions, it will always fall from your ears;2) the headphones cable sports a "heart". What was that?3) not much contrast from the LCD.4) only red colour.Despite the aforementioned, I liked the sound, the EQ options are quite good. And - important - it has a USB connector - a plus!
Heats up quickly and functions very well. I am pleased with the purchase and would buy the same model again if this one fails in the future.
This flash is exactly what I needed! Cant wait to get another one so I can use it off the camera with the slave!
It claims to be an 8.5 quart capacity slow cooker, which is 34 cups. I was only able to get 29 cups of water only in to the cooking vessel which makes it a 7.25 quart capacity cooker.I also verified the temperatures and found they are way too high for slow cooking. When set on low, the temperature reached 250 degrees whereas when tested against my older crock pot, the temperature was only 225 degrees, which is optimal for slow cooking. Water boiled away quickly on low. When tested on high, the internal temperature rose to 350 degrees where my old crock pot only went to 250. This item can't be considered a slow cooker with cooking temperatures like that.I had to return it the same day I received it.
....HOW U DOING....HOW MANY SPEAKERS ARE THEY....IS IT 4 15INCH SPEAKERS.....IS SO CAN U GIVE ME MORE DETAILS AND ADVICE ON A GOOD AMP THAT WOULD PUSH THEM HARD THANK U....
I bought this over a couple of months ago. The first one Amazon sent had some dead pixels so I sent it back for a new one. So far, I'm very pleased and the price is fantastic. MP3/videop playability, voice recording, and the warranty made this more attractive than the latest Palm offering or IPaq. You can't get voice recording for this price with a Palm and the IPaq 1935 warranty sucks as does its processor. I love that I can beam files to and from my PC without even syncing. I find the case a bit too smooth which makes it a bit slippery but other than that great buy. Would rather give a 4.5 but no such option.
i really like the speakers that i bought from amazon they work really well and i dont have to have them hooked to any power i really like that part so that the big plug only can be pluged into a outlet by it self
I just plugged it in and everything worked great. What else is there to say?
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.
Very complicated and required old version software to install, had to throw it away :(
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.
I used my Pepsi Points to buy these, as a back up pair in case my $99 Bose in-ear buds broke, and the V-Moda's sound twice as Good as the Bose !!! and they were half the price. I strongly recommend you buy these if you need to replace or 'upgrade' your ear buds.
I had an older etrex vista and (fortunately) lost it. This one is light years improved. The battery lasts forever and once the signal is locked on you almost never lose it..even in deep woods or in your pocket. Easier to read, easier to use and doesn't have as many problems as the old etrexes. I spend alot of time in the woods and have mine mounted to my quad handlebar. Get the additional memory (it's cheap) then you use free mapping downloads that you find online. I highly recommend this product.
Very good box with great sound. This boombox is designed to be played loud, the woofer kicks in at higher volumes, and reproduces low frequencies well and clean. Great to have a line-in input, this works great with portable MP3 players. A little on the heavy side. Excellent value.
Easy to install, even for some technically challenged folks. Works as advertised out of the box. A few too many gimmicky buttons and doo-dads for this curmudgeon's taste. But overall a decent product for the price.
Delivery was fast and without problem. The netgear switch was used but like new, packaging and instruction boxed etc. installed connected and working without issue of any kind
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
Works great. I can now use my laptop for hours on battery power
I simply LOVE THIS CASE!!! IT is perfect for any kind of activity you are doing while listening to your music!!! Everything from cleaning the house to working out and mountain biking!!! PERFECT!!!!!!!
We are very pleased with the Toshiba Multi Region Code Free Multi Zone DVD player! It is easy to install and easy to operate. The slim line makes it easily fit in spaces that are already crowded with audio/visual items.The quality is wonderful and we highly recommend it if you are searching for such an item.
The item shipped fast, was packaged well, and works great! I got a blue 10' cord and it snaps in firmly to my ethernet port. Buy it!
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.
The camera fits snugly but with plenty of room to fold the neck strap to keep it out of the way. Plenty of room for extra battery storage and extra photo chips.
This is a must-have- lens to all Nikon DSLR owners? Pictures are amazingly sharp. My friends noticed the difference when I started using this lens. I don't use flash at all when I take pictures.Absolutely the best affordable lens for low light photography
I haven't used this flash much since I bought it because I just bought it as a backup to my 580 EX II. I've heard it works great as a slave for my main flash.
I have had this lense for a month now. It has worked out great in just about every situation that I have used it in. I was amazed how well it took pictures on IS even when I was at the end of zoom range and using the stock flash. The wedding I used it for work great except for two things. The 28mm did not give me a wide enough angle that I was hoping for. Also, the only issue I have encountered is it has a problem focusing during low light conditions. I have not had a chance to contact Canon or see if I can reproduce it, so this may have been isolated incident. Otherwise I would definitly buy this lense again.
I got my archos av500 for christmas this past year and I really do enjoy it a lot. I use it a lot as well. I haven't had much problem with it. It has downloaded everything, and recorded everything how I expected, and wanted it too. Then I go to look at the clock...and it is wrong. I have set it many times, but it seems to change and have the wrong time a lot. So that is the only glitch I have found, otherwise I love it!
Imediately recognized by my camera (Nikon D300s). Holds a charge like the origional battery. Exactly what I expected and hoped for.
've used the played for abt a mnth.. very good battery lifegood sound quality.. and quite loud too.while playing mp3 files it remembers whereyou stopped so the next you play the cd you needn't scroll thro'all the files i love this feature.There a lot more features but i dont bother to explore its got all i need.
I had a lot of engine noise coming through my amps making it impossible to listen to anything on the radio. I ordered one of these, it arrived very quickly, was simple to install, and just did what it was designed to do. Horrible electrical noise rendered stereo system useless before it was installed, no noise detectable after installation, and it was four speakers going through it as I had to use a Y to get it all hooked up. This is one of those parts that either works or it doesn't. It isn't fancy, it isn't pretty - it is just functional.
Great little gadget. Very easy to install software and and download pics.Would recommend this product.
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.
I thought the price was a bit high once I've seen others similar in the stores, but nonetheless we have been pleased with it.
Ordered this cable and it came very quickly. I used it with some Samsung products and attempted to set up their Anynet network with a Samsung TV and a Samsung Home Theater set. HDMI 1.3 is required for Anynet. I could not get the TV to recognize the HT although ordinary features (sound and picture) worked fine with the cable. I ordered a more expensive cable that claims to be 1.3 compatible and sure enough I was instantly able to set up Anynet. My conclusion is that this cable is not 1.3 rated. If you just need HDMI and 1.3 is not important, the cable seems fine. If you need 1.3, steer clear of this cable.
these are great headphones....when they work-in now 13 months my 3rd pair just died-first pair i used often times while in bed for this reason"It is also the only headphone designed to lie flush within the ear so that you can use it while laying down on a pillow."after only about 2 months the wires gave out on me by the earbuds, and stopped working. when the next pair came i decided i would try to not use them while laying down, 4 months later they stopped working down by the plug into my ipod-both were the older straight plug design, now 7 months into the life of my 3rd pair with the upgraded wiring and plug they just stopped working, no visual damage to either the plug or the ear buds like in the previous cases, the left ear just stopped working followed closely by the right, the problems seems to have something to do with the metal piece in the middle of the cord separating the left and right ear. oh well great sound, but i think i will take what seems to be a slight loss in sound quality in favor of headphones that will work-or at least be fully backed up like with skullcandy who has a lifetime warranty and i suggest you do the same-
This was my first purchase from this vendor and I was impressed with the response, delivery and quality of the service and item provided.
I got my iTrip with my 15GB G3 iPod. So far I've been quite happy with it. I have used it on quite a few trips, and it's great not to have to deal with played out songs, stupid djs, and commercials on the radio.The only problem is the signal strength at times. I need to find a completely unused station to use with my iTrip. Otherwise I will receive static at times. If the signal strength was stronger, I would have no problems with this product.I recommend the iTrip. Its a cheap, easy, and sure way of getting your dose of iPod in your car.
I was a bit skeptical as to how effective an antenna would receive terrestrial HD signals. Based on a colleague's recommendation of the DB-8, I decided to give it a try instead of paying even more for cable HD content ($15/mo for a basic HD box, ~$40 more for standard HD service, ... FIOS is even worse- a total ripoff!!). I consulted [...] to determine the best directional heading to point the antenna. I initially assembled and tested different directions at ground level. I had to partially disassemble the antenna to get it into my attic space. Reception when the antenna moved to the attic improved. The HD tuner in my LG LED/LCD LE5350 42" TV acquired signal for 28 channels (antennaweb.org said 21 were within range). I haven't seen much in the way of pixelation so the signal is good and strong.I give this antenna high marks for functionality and price (especially with free super saver shipping- I received it 3 business days after placing the order).
I live in Queens, NY and drive in high traffic areas in the Metropolitan Area.I purchased a Magellan GPS and ended up returning it two weeks later. It had an old POI database...and seemed to think that everywhere in NYC was New York...which was frustrating.I rented a 340 Streetpilot in Florida several months back and loved it... I ended up buying the 550 for a bit more money because of the spoken street names and built in FM receiver.The POI database in the 550 is amazing! I have yet to look for something that it hasn't found... I purchase one for my 90something year old grandparents. They love it. I just purchased one for a friend of mine.Another friend borrowed it and took it to Utah. It was fabulous. They were able to find lodging, restaurants, you name it..with minimal issues.I have had very few issues with the 550. Once it wanted me to get on a bridge in Manhattan instead of taking an Avenue..which was totally wrong...however, it's always accurate otherwise (and this was a complicated intersection). I HIGHLY recommend it. I'm the most geographically challenged person..and I no longer worry about a thing. Well worth every penny!
I just love the product....it helps me do a lot of bulb exposure shots without touching the camera. I would recommend the product, although a Canon dSLR has the sensor on the front side of the camera and the remote needs to have line of sight.
The only complaint is that when I tried to use a better headphone, there was considerable hiss. Otherwise pretty good.
I say phooey to all those 4 and 5MP cameras that are coming out - what, are you going to make a wall-sized poster of your picnic at the park?This camera takes such nice pictures! The colors are never muted, indoors or out, the resolution seems perfect to the layman's eye, the controls are easy, the parts sturdy, and the battery lasts for ages! I've taken at least 150 pictures with the 2 regular AA batteries that came with the camera.The quality of this camera seems 1000 times better than my 2.2MP. Even the preview screen is better than the rest - it a special screen that can be seen from more angles than the usual digital camera screens which can only be viewed straight on.For the more technically advanced, if you're searching for an alternative to a 35mm, this has so many easy to use (and effective) settings that mimic the effects of a 35mm you can play with it for ages. Read the specs, and I will testify for it's quality.If you are really bent on photo print outs, you can buy the easy share printer - you can just stick the camera on it, press a button, and it will print your pictures. The prints are quite convincing versions of actual 35mm prints. The camera dock can also be purchased seperately , which recharges batteries and sends the photos to your computer when you press the button. Otherwise, you will have to settle for a media card reader or a USB cable, which works fine for me.For the price (even if it were more!) this is an excellent camera.
I'm a Scotsman at heart so when I saw these binox at such a low price I had to have 'em. Turns out, they're not only inexpensive, but they're really cheap. The rubber "armor" is thin and ill-fitting. The underlying binoculars are fragile and poorly assembled. The optics are atrocious. The exact center of one's field of view can be brought into focus only with difficulty. The rest of the view is badly distorted.
Needed more Ram. Got it with these. These were cheaper and just as fast as anyone else's. Perfect for what I needed. Sped up the computer quite a bit. My old Dell computer and Windows 7 had no issues with these.
For reasons unknown Sony sold this dog before the bugs were worked out. The F828 has several very bad design goofs and as is I wouldn't buy one. And neither should you. Oh, but it looks cool!
I will be returning my Jwin JD-VD138 DVD player. The video is jerky, and the spoken tracks get a bit off from the video at times. This does not make the disks unwatchable, but it is very distracting. For one of the disks I tried, "Head in the Clouds" (ASIN B0006J27WO), the menu cursor did not render although the menu worked if you counted the number of times you pushed the arrows.These issues were clearly the fault of the DVD player and not the disks or the rest of my set up. I have tried other players with the same disks, TV (a Zenith Z23LZ5R 23" LCD Widescreen, ASIN B0007MGCLM), stereo receiver, and speakers. I always use the component (YCbCr) video and the digitial audio outputs. The Sony DVPNS75H DVD player (ASIN B000EDK8V4) I immediately replaced this Jwin with has none of the problems I just mentioned. Of course the Sony is about $100 (4x) more expensive, so I guess you get what you pay for.To be fair, my JWIN did "work." It played every disk I tried. I had no problems with it not opening as others have. In the short time I had it, it never skipped. I would give it one star, but given how cheap it is, I give it two. It probably deserves 1.5 stars. Of course, I had it only a day before I replaced it, so I do not know if it would have broken in a month. Maybe it really deserves zero stars.
I have hundreds of VGA cables and these are of the worst quality that I have ever bought!!! There are black hum bars that appear in the image on a simple computer to LCD install. spent 2 days trying to trouble shoot the problems to find out its this low quality cable. Buyer beware!!!
product was good shipping was to high, it appears making $'s off shipping, I would not use them again.
I did a lot of research on Amazon when I decided to get a scanner. I read many, many reviews and finally picked this one. I'm very happy with it, I'm glad to say. I use it primarily to increase or decrease pictures so that I can trace them onto my quilt tops- very user friendly in that area anyway. I can even get fat books to scan!! :0) Thanks, I'm very pleased with this scanner!
When I received this item, it was WHITE & 160GB!!!I paid for RED & 500GB!The color isn't such a big deal, but this is false advertising!
Oh boy, is this fun! Just don't forget to turn on/off and the camera mode must be set for remote to work. Try a few times, then read the manual!
I have ordered numerous packages and they are an amazing product. On once purchase, using regular shipping methods I think I got them in a DAY! Thank you, love these. They are exactly what I was looking for, and the price is great!
It is a very nice MP3 player.. It has voice recording and other stuff, but I have never used that.I had a small issue with a firmware going out (probably me unsafely pulling it out of the comp when downloading).. took 2 minutes to fix by updating it with their software.I love this thing.
I first purchased a Sony IP5 and was very disappointed. I hesitated to purchase the SCD590 due to some negative reviews... but I also felt that the reviews may have been staged. Anyway... I bought the camcorder... and we love it. QUALITY is GREAT... and that means picture, features, ease of use, and mechanical. We've had our SCD590 for about 3 months.
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.
My only complaint was that my computer would only accept one stick at a time; when I first put both of them in, it wouldn't start up. Once I put the old stick back in with one of the new ones, it started just fine, and then I was able to shut down and install the other stick.It makes a huge difference, because for some reason my parents had hobbled a 3 GHz processor with only 256 Megs of RAM.
Perfectly fit to any SLR Canon cameras..... With the wide range of zoom at the great focus limit at 3.5 to 4.5.... Great!
Just recently had the Basslink II install in my Ford ranger. Along with Infinity Kappa speakers and a 400 watt Clarion amp, I am absolutely blown away by the total sound. The Basslink installed in a minimum of space and sounds much bigger than it's size. It give a deep, rich sound without distortion at levels much higher than I would normally use. It is highly adjustable with controls for gain, crossover and volume. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone who wants the best.
This item is NOT compatible with 400 or 800 series PDAs. Be warned before ordering. I'm having to return mine due to this mistatement of compatibility in the heading
This is just a useless piece of garbage that does not work.The drivers do not install and there is nothing to see in the menu.The unit is not functional and cannot recognize any media streams.
As most other reviews here have shown, these little earbuds sound terrific! Of course, the quality of the sound is highly dependannt upon the fit one can achieve in the ear canal, but Monster includes enough tips to allow most people to get a decent fit. While the overall sound quality is noteworty, the low frequencies are particularly impressive - the lower mids being especially detailed. I'm a musician and I use these as back ups for my main set of custom molded 2-way in-ear monitors. The first time I used these I was struck by the detail I got out of my 5-string bass guitar. I can hear my fingers on the strings! The useful bottom end I get rivals and in many ways out performs my custom monitors!Really fantastic!Mark
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.
I absolutely love Sandisk! I believe they are one of the best memory cards you can get. I've never had any problems with mine and they're super simple to use.
I owned a Zire 71 and decided to upgrade to the Zire 72 since the 71 served me well. I gave the 71 to my mother now I have no PDA. The first Zire 72 was defective so I exchanged it. The second one was defective so I returned it and purchased another one from a local store. The third one was defective so I exchanged it. The fourth one will be returned today. The technical representative with Palm said that if I purchase through them then I can get technical support. I thought that was provided even if purchased from a third party vendor. Maybe they don't give you accurate answers unless you buy directly from them. Unfortunately I purchased all of the necessary accessories for it which I can't return because the case is customized ( also expensive). Since the 71 was so reliable I thought the 72 would be also.This product has great reviews. Maybe those individuals purchased all of the good ones. I'm extremely disappointed and that's putting it mildly.
The B+W step-up rings seem somewhat more solidly-made than some generic versions, and have a very nicely-done anti-reflective matt finish on the inside (which is important to avoid reflections between the front face of the ring and the back side of the filter); some of the generic ones have a much shinier paint job all over. B+W rings also feature a chamfer on the inner edge which helps avoid vignetting in cases where the field of view of the lens is very wide, and the outer front edge is bevelled and serrated to give a better grip when swapping filters. For such a simple device, it's obvious some thought has gone into these things. They do look nice too, if that's a consideration!
This product is fantastic and adds a lot to the original purchase. This is a kit that contains many of the items necessary for use in the digital medium. Thanks so much!
Just got mine 2 days ago. Trasfering all my videos, photos, files was fast and easy. The screen is gorgeous. Very vibrant and bright screen. Like five times better than the ipod's. Videos look awesome. The best thing with this though is the sound. Even the headphones that are included in the box are not to bad. Overall this thing definetely deserves 5 out of 5 starts.
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.
Works great. I did have some trouble setting the down travel. Make sure you door travels freely in the down position before installing the opener. I had to adjust my overhead tracks to make sure the door is going "downhill" when it is fully up. You also need to make sure you have enough tension on the cable so cable tension switch does not activate when the door starts to close. The cable tension monitor is just a micro switch activates when the cable gets too loose. When the door starts to go down, the cable may become slack for an instant and activate the door tension switch if there is not enough tension on the cables. Adjusting the tracks so the door is going slightly downhill took care of this problem. When you press the door controller to remember the up position, the door will start to travel down. You need to immediately push the black or the purple button on the motor to stop the down travel or the door will stop on its own and will not respond to anything. If this happens you need to unplug the opener, pull the emergency release cord, lower the door and start over again.
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.
Contrary to claims made by both Amazon.com and Logitech, this product DOES NOT WORK on Mac!!!! Bought this for my husbands birthday, only to find out once I got it, that it does not work on mac computers. Logitech will tell you one can download drivers after purchase, however this is bunk! Very disappointed with whole experience!
This card installed without a hitch. (Windows Vista)You'll want to download the latest drivers from nVidia's web site. This isn't the fastest GPU, but with 512MB I think this card packs the best performance for the price. The ability to run 2 monitors is also a plus.
First off, Canon should really sell this with the flash. Having said that we all know canon has "issues", like not provding a lens hood with a lens purchase, apart for L lenses. Regardless,this product is a must have! Slap it on and see a major improvement in your flash photography.
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.
Battery works great. Sone batteries that are in no packaging or generac packaging donte last add long as this. Plus this battery holds a charge longer.
I bought two of these and they work well. I just wanted to add a note that the mount plate is just about 36mm square, and also that it has bevels on all four edges so that you can insert you camera on one orientation, or on the 90 degree angle as well.I bought these without knowing this, thinking that it might just fit into an older Cullman tripod with a similar shaped square mount system, or that they might be interchangeable with the quick release on the cheap little Cowboy Studio $15 micro tripod I bought at the same time. They are all different sizes however. The Cullman plates are about 40mm square, the Sima plates are 36mm, and the Cowboy is about 37. So no luck there, but there was a solution.I eventually settled on using these Sima 36mm plates and adapting the other receivers with shims glued in place. It took a bit of work in the shop but after about 1-1/2 hours I now have no less than 7 quick mount receivers on various kinds of tripods, dollies, monopod, micro steadicam etc, and can mount two different cameras quick as a wink on any of those seven holders.Personally I feel that all cameras should come with a quick mount plate like this, the square shape with all four beveled edges makes the most sense, and that the industry should settle on one or two standard sizes for cameras of different weights. It's just so dumb to be constantly screwing and unscrewing your camera to a tripod when something like this is so quick and simple. I wish my camera just had one molded into its body.As for the Sima hockey puck, I'd say it's pretty solid for smaller cameras up to medium size SLRs. It could have a bit of a lower profile but it's not a big deal. The plastic seems to be pretty tough stuff, probably ABS. I paid $15 which is a little bit much, but a lot easier than fabricating your own (which I've done before I discovered these things.)
it was alright because it did the job it was suppost to do. but the problem is that when you put a heavy dvi cable on this, thats a lot of weight on a little hdmi connector. i move my computer alot and broke it after 3 months.
My first Konica-Minolta was purchased in 2003. It replaced a Xerox Mono-Printer which was excellent and pushed out ream upon ream of text documents for 5 years. Xerox stopped producing this printer or any like it and jumped into color lasers which I found very disappointing, as well as their service.Back to the Minolta Magicolor printers; They are the best for crisp black text (we publish paper back books). Their service support is probably one of the best in the industry. I am retiring, instead of repairing a QMS Magicolor 2300dl, which has proven it's worth to my company. Purchasing is much cheaper and quicker than repairing these machines. I am hoping that this Magicolor 2500w is as good as my previous Mgicolor 2300dl. The consumables are pricey, but the end product is excellent. Have had bad luck trying to use knock off consumables.
I am having the same power problems. I called Toshiba, spent 20 mins on hold then was transferred to someone else only to have my call dropped without speaking to anyone about my TV. I called back and spent about another 15 mins on hold before speaking to someone who told me it was probably the powerboard. The part alone costs over 100$. This TV is not even worth fixing. The Toshiba company has poor customer service and I will NEVER but Toshiba anything ever again!
First of all, to the dude below, this MP3 player most definately DOES have a shuffle function which is explained clearly in the instruction manual. You can shuffle within a folder or from ALL of your songs, which basically means instead of making a playlist you organize your songs into folders, which isn't quite as good but it get's the job done. It's only 256 MB so it's useful for putting up a small collection of your favorite songs, or else making a huge collection on your computer and then transferring a few songs randomly to you player each day. The player is made out of plastic and seems kind of flimsy, but it has survived me 6 months of gentle use without any problems so far. The battery life is very good for my needs and uses AAA batteries, which is very handy if you are going on a long trip and you can't plug it into the computer to recharge. It also is easily recognized as a driver on all of the computers I've used it with and files can be dragged on via windows explorer. To sum upPROS:-Uses AAA Batteries-Songs can be dragged and dropped using Windows Explorer-Nice backlight-Has FM Radio and Voice Recorder-Very small and portableCons:-Seems a bit flimsy but has held up fine so far-256 MB doesn't hold much (about 5 cds at 128 KBS)
When realtime traffic monitoring came to my city, I immediately started looking at solutions to help my wife's daily business driving (2-500 miles weekly, crisscrossing a 50-mile area through major traffic routes). I quickly settled on an automotive GPS with realtime traffic monitoring. There are not yet many choices in this area, so the options boiled down to this unit and the Garmin 2720. (These use FM radio for the traffic info; the XM-radio units like the TomTom 700 and Garmin 2730 had unacceptably high monthly costs since I don't want XM radio.)I chose the Cobra for its large screen and positive reviews in areas that were important to me. Its flawed routing ability was not a major issue as it was to be used in a well-known region. Address lookup and traffic monitoring were the primary needs.In short, I don't know much about how the Cobra performs because I was only able to use it for a few short test trips. This is because the mounting hardware is one of the most deficient pieces of engineering I have ever encountered in higher-end electronics gear:- The only mounting option is via suction cup, which in tests would adhere reliably only to nearly flat glass. A stick-on disc for attaching the suction cup is also provided, but I did not attempt to use it and would not trust it to be able to hold this heavy (1.25 pound) unit over the long run. If your vehicle does not have a flat section of windshield in a convenient location, you will have very few options for mounting this unit.- California law prohibits attaching things to the windshield, meaning that California users either need to risk a minor ticket or find an acceptable alternate mounting point. (Good luck to you: I was unable to find one in three different vehicles!) Compounding the problem is that the mount has a very limited positioning range and easily runs out of adjustment room for most potential mounting alternatives.- Cobra does not offer any other mounts or mounting accessories at all - no beanbag or friction mount, no clamp, no fixed-base mount, nothing. If there is any aftermarket option (RAM Mount, etc.) I was unable to find it. You are stuck with Cobra's proprietary mount unless you are willing to modify the unit or its mounting pieces and fabricate an adapter for a Garmin or RAM Mount base.I was *almost* willing to go the extra mile to make this unit work in my vehicle, even though the best solution would have been very awkward to dismount and remount, making it a potential theft target.The final straw was when I found that the traffic receiver was faulty and I was unable to get a reply from the manufacturer in a timely manner (two days now and counting...) Enough's enough; something was telling me that this unit wasn't the right choice.So this unit is being returned and I've already ordered a Garmin 2720 with GTM11 traffic receiver in replacement. The prices for the units through Amazon are nearly the same (especially when factoring in the costs for 15 months of traffic monitoring - the Cobra comes with three months and gets $60 per year after that, while the Garmin comes with 15 months and has the same annual cost after that - so you have to add $60 to the Cobra to get a truly equivalent price). Garmin also has excellent mounts with a range of attachment options, some of the best map and routing tools, and a long track record with GPS units. It does have a smaller screen and some complaints about the user interface, but at least I can mount it properly and be able to tuck it away and remount it easily to prevent theft.This unit gets two stars only because my brief experience with its function appears to live up to all the positive reviews - but overall, it's like a high-performance sports car with no wheels! I 100% recommend against it for California users and suggest that others try to lay hands on a sample unit to see if it can be properly mounted in your vehicle before laying out $750.
The Meizu Miniplayer is very good all round. I have used it connected to speakers as well as an FM transmitter in the car for playing audio files. The battery life has been good, about 15 hours. The sound is very good with a tendency to have more bass as the volume of the player is turned up. With the FM transmitter I am using, if the volume on the player is too high, some songs will get clipped or compressed at times, making a static sound. I have restricted the volume to 37 out of 40 and that mostly fixes it for me.The controls are sensitive but easy to use, although they are too sensitive to try to use while driving. It is easy to connect and copy files from the computer by simply dragging and dropping. If you connect the player while turned off it will only charge, so it needs to be on before connecting if you wish to move files.The video and picture quality is very good and the video converter software is easy to use to compress and turn the video to fit the screen. The video converter software also works well under Linux using Ubuntu 7.10 and Wine 0.9.46.
I've owned this machine for about 8 months now. The setup was a breeze and the interface took a bit of adjustting to, but now I really like it. The fax function has been flawless, the printing quality isn't as ideal as I was hoping, but for the price, I find it to be very acceptable. The scan quality is great for a multifunction, though it's limited for many higher end desktop publishing applications, so I'm keeping my old slow 1 at a time flatbed for the occasional high res scans. The scanner feeder and auto alignment has almost made the purchase worth it all by itself. I love the pdf options and the ocr is as good as any I've ever used. If I could just network the scanner via ethernet...
This product worked just as it was supposed to. Good replacement. Happy with the purchase would buy again if I need to.
this was a great buy for my Mom who was having vision problems. Then when I lost Mom, the keyboard came back to me and is a great keyboard even with constant abuse from my Mom. She loved it too
It is definitely cheap plastic, but it has been doing the job for years and still looks new so I am happy with this product.
There are an overwhelming number of earbuds available on the market for a plethora of prices. For me, it was important that I had a pair that would stand up over time and deliver good sound for around 50 dollars.Positives: I would say that the range of sound is vastly better than what is offered by the standard earbuds which came with my ipod touch. They also are made of metal, so there is no worrying factor of sitting on them and crushing them. The chord is substantial, though not nearly as substantial as many other headphones' might be, and I have no problem with the fit of the earbuds in my ears. If I did, I would simply use one of the other sizes which come with the pair. Finally, they look nice, which is still important to me whenever I'm going to be spending money on anything.Negatives: The chord makes a funny noise which is quite audible when it is free to move around and jostle against it's surroundings, though that problem seemed to lessen as I got used to it and stopped playing with it. Really if it if going from your ears to your pocket on a walk, it really isn't existent unless you force it to move around in an unnatural way. The music playing quality is excellent, though at the very low base levels, there was some thumping noise which really didn't subtract from the overall sound quality.The one thing which bothered me the most when I received the pair, was that it seemed that in other colors, the chord was made out of a different material, some type of fabric coating, perhaps. However, on the Gunmetal Black colored buds, you have a chord that seems just like every other chord in it's composing properties.
We bought these for our home theater and a father that is hard of hearing and they work great.On family movie night in our house we have a large group (8-10), people chat, and our father is hard of hearing, These headphones solve the problem of him hearing the dialog. He is enjoying the movies better now that he can hear the words. I use them when the kids are sleeping and I want to watch a movie and not disturb them.Setup was a breeze with a simple connection on the AVR. We are using rechargable batteries and have yet to swap them out in a month so good battery life.Range is very good and we are able to walk around most of the house, in different rooms without static. There is no interferance from cellphones, microwave, or the house cordless phone.I can strongly recommend these headphones for home theater use.
i hate this tv, it really sucks. :]TGOD
Decent product. Cleans but sometimes leaves smudges or streaks but may be the way I'm doing if. I've found after cleaning, a slightly damp rag is best to clean residue left by this cleaner.
I am used to a hand held Garmin, which I've used for boating, and was looking forward to this car unit. Overall, it is an outstanding instrument and does everything advertised. I have only 2 minor negatives. First, the instruction manual is not particularly well organized or written. It took a long time, with a lot of trial and error, to learn how to use this properly. Needed information is scattered in different sections in the manual. My second concern has to do with selection of routes. You enter in a destination...easy enough after I learned how. Then Magellan gives you several options for choosing the kind of route, such as shortest route and avoiding toll roads. However, an obvious choice for shortest distance is not available. As a result, in our travels along routes known to us, it often took us longer and on other unfamiliar roads. Nevertheless, when one is traveling in unfamiliar areas this unit is just great. You can never get lost. If you make wrong turns, it points you right back to where you need to go. The display is excellent and clear, and it's very easy to move the unit from car to car. Has lots of other nice features, such as listing points of interest and necessities, such as banks, restaurants and gas stations. Overall a pretty excellent product.
I am mainly comparing these with the Quiet Comforts, like many other reviews are. I just bought these two weeks ago. I think they are very comfortable. The padding is like memory foam, similar to the quiet comforts. The noise canceling is pretty good, but it is definitely not as good as the Quiet Comforts. It is definitely not true that these headphones have better quality sound than the Quiet Comforts, but i believe that they are on par with them. The bass is around the same...heavy. After saying that, the sound quality is excellent. People complain that the Quiet Comforts are poorly built...the audio technicas are definitely better built, but they are heavier and bulkier. I personally like the lightness and design of the Quiet Comforts. I don't own the quiet comforts, but i have tested them out about 30 times when i go to bestbuy, or other stores. I bought these audio technicas because i wanted something like the quiet comforts for a lower price. I feel like i made a great buy.And for those who have V-moda vibes like i do, these audio technica's sound quality blow the V-moda's quality away.
I bought this device for recording tv on one of my many pcs. I have had TV pci versions never had a USB version and since this one had HDTV I figure I give it a try. I made sure I had USB 2.0 installed on my XP machine. I got the software installed and found the website to update the software that this device uses. This device doesn't work for recording it skips especially in HDTV. I thought maybe was my computer speeds but the device itself has problems recording anything HDTV. I would recommend buying a PCI version if at all possible over this. Maybe if they had a firmware upgrade or something but I doubt this device can even do a firmware upgrade.
This cord should not be used for DSL. It says you can but my older cord had a stronger signal and transfer rate.
I use these headphones all the time with my keyboard and my computer and I absolutely love their sound. Watching movies with them is a totally different experience. Unlike some reviews say, these headphones have plenty of bass. Excellent product!
My Dish Network VIP-622 DVR allows me to send recorded programs to other TVs in my house via a modulated channel 60 output. Having gotten used to this convenience, I wanted a way to send output from by DVD player and my VCR to my other TVs as well.So I connected them to this modulator and then used a Channel Plus 2512 splitter/combinerCHANNEL PLUS 2512 DC + IR Passing 2-Way Splitter/Combinerto combine the output from the modulator with the output from the DVR onto the coax going to the rest of the house. After programming the modulator channels 58 and 62, I now have all three devices available to the other TVs in my house.A better (but more expensive) option might be to use aCHANNEL PLUS 5545 Quad Channel A/V Modulator with I/R Output (CHANNEL PLUS 5545), which could handle all three devices (plus one more).This product was easy to set up and does just what I need!
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.
I got this as a Christmas gift. Took it out put batteries in and flash away. My wife we have fun Christmas morning.
I have been looking for a bag to fit my two laptops and this bag is pefect for both of them. It has many pockets in the inside and outside. I use it on travels and I am able to fit more things inside along with my laptop. This is definitely a good buy.
I have used earlier versions of SD memory cards and as the price drops, they seem to get better as well. Good combination for buyers. I have been using this on a Contax digital and compared to my other earlier SD card on a similar Contax, this one is much faster. The flash/memory works great. This camera features a 3 frames/second snapshot and the SD card does not disappoint.
this little baby is just hook up my desktop, wireless AP, wired router togetherit just works, nothing elsetips: if you'd like to use overseas, buy nokia AC adaptor (auto-volt model), it just works with nokia phone chargerthat's all, no question asked
I was given this DVD player as a gift and had no idea how much I would end up using this. Not only do I use it as my home DVD player now, but as an amatuer video producer, I use this as a "portable studio" to play DVD-R's I've burned to take to meetings. Sitting over lunch, going over works in progress with others involved in the project has been a real time saver. I use a "splitter" to plug in two headphones (there is plenty of power for this)..The five hour battery is fantastic. On a recent flight I took, the second headphone came in handy when I offered it to the person in the seat next to me who was uninterested in the inflight movie. Watched two movies with plenty of battery left. Great product!
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 bought one of these for hiking - on my FIRST hike with it, I climbed up on some rocks, took 2 pictures, started to put it away - and DROPPED it! As I saw it bounce 2 or 3 times on the rocks, and the battery and and SD card popped out, I figured it was a goner. But I picked it up, brushed it off, put the battery and SD card back in - no scratches on the camera at ALL, powered it up, took some more pictures, pictures were perfect when I got home - unbelievable! I am now completely a believer in Canon quality.
This bag is a great bag for the money. It has lots of room and is easy to access the camera in a hurry. The extra pockets hold my photo books and filters. Nicely padded interior protects lenses and camera. It was a real bargain.
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!!
The keyboard works well, is comfortable to type on, and best of all, BootCamp recognizes it on startup with Windows 7 which doesnt' always happen with my bluetooth keyboard
My computer only recognized 1.93GB but that's good enough, 70MB doesn't make too much of a difference. My computer used to take, no joke, at least a half hour to start up. Another 15 minutes for the task light to turn off. Now it's done in five minutes.The only problem is that when I bought this, Amazon said that it had a $10 mail-in rebate included, and it doesn't. I'll have to talk to someone about that...
actually, the sounds isn't too bad... that's one positive. And it looks pretty cool.the negatives:-no adapter for my ipod nano included-no volume presets for radio or ipod-no radio presets-the biggest complaint: when I plug in my ipod the clock resets to 12:00. The irony is that the only good features (the two alarms) are rendered useless by the fact that I have to reset the clock every single day.-WORTHLESS customer support. They just recomended that I return the item to the store where it was purchased--which is 220 miles away from where I live--and refused to provide assistance with a poorly-designed, defective product.There are plenty of other competitive products out there... It's a shame that I wasted my money on this one.
It's a cable, it connects two things well. The 'snagless' design is both effective and attractive, and the length was just right.
I've owned quite a few HP color printers and keep "trading up" hoping to find the perfect one.Well, with the 7550, HP has really done it. After the dismal failure of the 1315 (nice LED screen on front but nothing more), the 7550 puts HP back in the running for the industry standard in printing position.All things considered, it is not quite as wide as the pictures make it look but it is a lot bigger than their 895 series so it is not going to fit on anybody's desk with room to spare.But it does have a lot going for it. HP listened to the public and this unit is built a lot more solid than the last one - particularly the paper trays. Also, putting in the ink cartridges is a breeze as the door is to the right of the LED screen and you don't need to have half the top of the unit come up.They've now given us a third cartridge but I don't think this is an unnecessary expense. Rather, it is exclusively for photographs and, using the software they generously give you with the system, it only takes one test run to realize that this is better than any photo developers shop output. Professional quality doesn't really tell the whole story; that's how good your photos will look!And the reason for only 4 stars? The unit still shakes and rattles somewhat violently when printing. Make sure it is securely placed on a table before you go to print. And, like all the rest, HP is generous enough to give you a starter set of ink (thank you!) but why on earth would they sell a printer without a USB cable?So, if they're still listening to the public, fix those two minor "quirks" and this baby won't be getting four stars next time around - we'll give it SIX!
I was surprised to read any negative reviews of this product. I bought the Companion 2 speakers for my new HP 320-1030 All-In-One computer, because I wanted better sound. I tested various Bose computer speakers and there are definitely far more impressive sounding models (and of course, far more expensive as well). For my needs, these sound just fine. I am not looking to rock the building with thunderous bass, but simply looking for a more pleasant sound than any built-in computer speakers can provide. I keep the volume low to mid-way as I listen to music while I do my office work on the PC. I am quite pleased with the results. If your expectations are realistic, you should be quite pleased. I will certainly keep in mind the fact that some reviewers experienced sound skipping and other tech problems after a few weeks. I hope that is not the case with these speakers in general, because I have so far been satisfied with Bose products. I will update my review if anything noticeable develops.
Working in the prison industry, many times people are curiousnto see what I am working on! This screen blocks neighbors on planes, conferences and meeting rooms with ease! The mounting system is not perfect, but is very effective. I highly recommend!
I spent a couple hours, trying to get transfer DV from my camcorder to my mac powerbook. After hours and hours I had to realize that the USB cable delivered with the sony camcorder was absolutely worthless. If you don't own a sony VAIO (which in my opinion just a overdesigned peace of fancy 007 gear with an i.Link connection, which no other PC/MAC has)your getting frustrated pretty quick. I would have given the cable a 5 star rating, but the way I had to get the cable, by having to buy it seperately, is a big rip off. However I found the exact same cable in an apple store called "Thin Fire Wire". The exact same cable (1.8 Meter 4 to 6 pin to be exact) for only $29 and it works just fine. So check out an apple store near you and save some money.Shame on you Sony.
The product came and was leaking when I opened it. The loss of ink did not appear great, but it only lasted for several prints before going empty. Terrible value. I had always heard one should steer clear of secondary market print cartridges. Now I know why.
It's work. but not exact fit. Still see some gab around battery.If you does not care about cosmetic, it's good battery.
I bought this product about a year ago. It's worked very well for me until the plastic pieces the hold the round mount in started breaking, so the garmin won't face up anymore. I am buying another version, because for $6, I'm still a pretty satisfied costumer.
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.
Nice, simple slip cover for the Sensation. Slides on easily, doesn't add much weight and only a little extra thickness.The material is a little flexible and provides some shock absorption from impacts / falls. I wouldn't want to chuck it down the stairs - it's a nice phone, after all - but it works well for a drop from the desk.Design is nice. I would have liked to see a more even split between the clear material and the frosted material.
This is my first GPS. I was on a trip with a friend that has a Magellan. After a lot of research, the Magellan seemed the easiest to use with the features I wanted. I have had my Maestro 4000 for a few weeks now and I am thrilled. Still learning about all the features. So far so good.
This is a very well made surge protector. I'm not a fan of the Monster Cable company due to their overblown pricing, but I do put my trust into a few of their products. Although I have yet to really see the benefits of it's surge protection (I'm sure it's been doing so, but of course I don't notice it), what I did notice is it's ability to clean the power going through. I have several TVs in my house and when I run the vacuum cleaner you do see some noise getting to the picture except for the one hooked up to the PowerCenter. While Monster's speaker wire price/quality ratio isn't worth it to me, their power products I do see the value in.
I bought this headset because I'm taking a class on the internet that requires one. Classes are long (3-4 hours) and overall I'm very pleased with this headset. The comfort is top-notch and the sound quality is very good. The only small gripe I have about the headset is the earcups do not swivel (like the Bose QC 3's) which would provide a little more flexibility for the headset to fit squarely around the ears. However, the around-ear design proves more comfort for long-wear (compared with Bose QC3). The "open-air" allows sound to pass through the earcups from outside, perfect because I want to be able to hear my fiancee talking to me while I'm taking the class. Overall, excellent product!
I recently purchased this Kodak LS743 camera after purchasing 2 other digital cameras and returning them. I started with the Nikon CoolPix 3100 which was a 3-megapixel for $179. I took it to the zoo and took some really good pictures, but wasn't entirely pleased with the zoom quality and it had a purplish tinge to the prints so I decided to try a higher megapixel camera. I found the Gateway D510 which was a 5-megapixel for only $199. I was excited to try it out. I was extremely disappointed. The print quality was worse than my old Olympus 2-megapixel and the camera got so hot in my hand while taking just a few pictures and even just reviewing the pix. I took it back the next day and had an extremely difficult time trying to find a good camera.I really wanted the digital camera to take action photos of my son and pets at home. Since I didn't want to make another mistake purchasing a bad camera and having to pay a 15% restocking fee, I took my time playing around with all the cameras at the store. I had the camera associate move around so I could practice taking shots using the sport/action mode. I tested a few Fujis and also a few Canons and they were blurry. I tested the Kodaks and they came out great! I didn't want to pay too much for the camera (I paid $299), but I didn't want to risk buying another cheap one, so I bought the LS743. Right out of the box, it was so easy to use! It did not come with a SecureDigital card, but lucklily I had bought one for the Gateway camera.I practiced taking action shots on the way home by pointing the camera out the window while I was driving and randomly taking pictures. I reveiwd them later and was amazed at the quality. Homes in the background were super crisp and the detail on the cars which were moving at over 30mph were as if they were not moving at all. I couldn't believe it! Little did I know that this camera also has video with audio capability with no time limit (only limited to your SD card memory). The quality of the video is as good as my digital camcorder if not better! I am so happy I went with Kodak.This camera is nicely sized and takes great pix! The ONLY flaw I have found so far is taking pictures in low light - the LCD display is very dark and I can't seem to adjust the brightness. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting an easy-to-use point-and-shoot digital camera with great picture quality. The camera also comes with Kodak software which lets you create digital photo albums and burn them to CDs as slide shows.
I have the Canon SD600 which I love! I purchased this camera for a family member, thinking we could share my extra battery and use the same type of memory card. I returned this camera within a week. It is as small as the 600, just a boxier feel, the menu is very similar, the few pictures we took with it were nice and sharp. But...it seems much lighter, more cheaply made. The doors for the battery & memory card and the port to download to the computer are soooo flimsy!! We were afraid we wouldn't be able to open either door more than a few times before it would snap off in our hand. If you are looking for a very compact camera that can take great pictures consider this one, just pick one up in a store, open the doors, look it over before you order online.
Pricing was great. Product functioned very well, as designed. An abundance of features for the price. Hands free speakerphone was a pleasant surprise. Incoming calls ring in the GPS, giving you the option to answer and talk back. The screens are easy to follow. The bluetooth directory is a another great feature. The unit speaks the name of the street so you don't have to take your eys of the road. Just a reminder that no MAPS are perfect and neither is routing. Sometimes seemed to route the long way around. Might require some settings tuning for best inner city routes. All and all, a great value.
I received this case as a gift and have been very happy with it. My 15G iPod fits snuggly in the case and I've never worried about it falling out. The controls are easily accessible and the belt clip is secure.
Nice ball. Out of the box, it had a nice tacky feel to it. After using a couple of times the ball gets smooth. Using the brush helps some, but not a lot. Good for one season.
Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)Ordered it from reading the good reviews directly from Amazon. Received it on Thursday and was surprised by the low sound quality... The $25 Sony headphones provided a way better sound. It was alright though since these didn't annoy my ear piercings.Fast forward 4 days and I am pretty mad. The left ear buds stopped working completely. Returning it to Amazon for a refund. Not recommending to my worst enemies.
I have been fighting this router ever since I received it. My laptop connects to other wireless routers with no problems but connecting to this netgear router is intermittent (even when I set my laptop right next to the router). Get something else!
The quality of the camera case is adequate. However, it is simply too small to fit the Nikon CoolPix 4300. I must actually force the camera into the case. I think instead of making a case to fit this camera, Nikon simply adopted the case used for the CoolPix 2000. Too bad the case isn't in the same league as the camera - which is fantastic. I'm now shopping for a slightly larger case to protect my investment.
1st new digital camera in over 6 years. All I can is wow. Great pics, fast shutter speed, good menus, 7 frames/second capability, lots of power on/save setting options. Video capability is really good too. It won't replace a video camera but to grab some quick videos at a party it's awesome.
Product was exactly as described and it works as expected. I was not able to find this item in stores.
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
I bought this for the Alpine CDA-9826 so I could input music from an ipod. I used instructions (and the additional peripherals) I found listed here: [...] The instructions, and a little bit of work, got me hooked up but when I went to play the music, I found that AUX mode wasn't available.I had read some places that AUX is disabled on my stereo, and there was nothing I could do, but I soon found a copy of a manual for CDA-9827, and CDA 9825 on the internet, and it just happened to have the information available to enable AUX mode on my model. It worked and sounded great. MP3's actually sound better through the iPod than playing off of an MP3 CD.The forum I linked to above gave instructions and listed peripherals that enabled me to plug into my ipod through the dock connector(really check it out, it has some great information). Using the dock connector rather than the headphones jack is advantageous, because volume is controlled is solely by the stereo, and not effected by the ipods volume controls, so I'm not adjusting the volume on both of them trying to find the sweet spot. Again to be clear, the product listed here won't enable you to plug into the dock connector by itself. You have to buy other peripherals.In summary, it takes a little work, but it's well worth it.
I got this receiver about a month ago so I have had time use and provide an honest review.SET-UPThis was my first Home Theater receiver and it was very simple to set-up. I'm not sure what some of the other reviews were talking about. It comes with a microphone and it has an EZset feature that automatically detects how many speakers, what the speaker size it, how far away the speakers are, automatically sets the crossovers. It takes about 5 minutes, all you do is click "Start" from the online menu and your done. You get a perfectly tuned and calibrated system.SOUNDThe sound on this receiver is nothing less than outstanding. Crystal clear with plenty of power to spare. I have it set-up with analog and digital connections. This receiver comes with Logic7 surround sound which is unique to HK (they must own the rights). It works with analog signals and at times even outdoes the digital signals. Logic7 also does an amazing job of decoding a 2 channel stereo signal from TV shows and breaks it out into an amazing 7.1 surround sound. It's nice to have the option of going Dolby, DTS, or Logic7, among countless other surround settings that come with the unit.PROSGreat soundGreat priceGreat looksEasy to set-up if you just read the manual for a minute.DRAWBACKsThe only drawback that I have found is that it does put out a lot of heat. I have it in a well ventilated area so it hasn't been a problem for me, but some that may stack other components on it will definately object to the heat output.The remote is decent, but I broke down and bought a Universal Remote (Automater) which is unreal. It controls Home Theater receiver, DVD, TV, VCR, Stereo, CD player, and tape deck seamlessly. Unbelievably easy to set-up use. The macros are great. One click turns on TV, DVD, HT Receiver, and sets the TV to Video 2 - nice! One click also turns all that stuff off. So for a mere $50 bucks I got a great universal remote and don't use the HK remote at all.
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.
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.
High quality speakers for the price. They make the perfect Replacement speakers. Didn't exactly fit snugly in the stock speaker holes of my 93 f150 but i machined some new screw holes and it's all good now.
I bought this speaker and it sounded pretty good once installed. That's about the only thing that it did well. I don't know what classifies a speaker to be marine rated but this one was not. The first splash of water that got on it ruined it. Once the very small splash got on it, it started cutting in and out. I thought that there must have been a wire loose or something so I took it out when I got home and the cone was detached. I guess you get what you pay for.
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.
Works great,good coverage. Had a small problem setting it due to changeing my ISP from cable to DSL. Called tech support, and they walked me through the set up and even help with setting up my laptop.It's been two months since installation without any problems whatsoever.
Just got my lens and decided to test it around my window. I wasn't expecting much, but it really surprised me. I'm amateur photographer and I like it my equipments to be good ones, and decided to give it a try, totaly knowing what it was all about, and my intention was to have fun, not to spend much $$, or to freeze an action or catch a bird on flight.It is not fancy, it is not automatic, it is not light weight, and it is really hard to focus. Slide to zoom... very incovinient, but again, small price for the fun. The converter that came with is not great, and I think it is not even good. I'm using the 2x converter that came with alpha 330, seems to work much better. I got some good moon shots (cliche), but tried some street shots at day too, with good sun light and it was very nice, working better around mid range, but not too disapointing at 1300 also. Just have to be patience to get the focus right.Another thing, is that due the weight you have to use a VERY good tripod or 2 of them. I have one so so, and a crappy one, and I only got a good 2600 shot using both, one for the lens and other for the camera. I don't have a remote for the shutter, so using the 10 second timer is a very good deal too.The case barely fits the lens with the tmount, other than that, it is ok.
Has good sounds bass and does a good job at sound isolation. I haven't tried the really expensive earbuds and now I don't feel I have too with these. These are excellent and I've very pleased.
I used a Handspring (Palm) for a number of years and then bought a Dell Axim because I was intrigued with the idea of a color screen.I missed the Palm OS and finally got fed up with the Axim's quirks and bought the Z-22 in February. Like any new computer it comes with a bunch of programs you may not want but they are easy enough to delete. I have MobileDB, Addition4Palm and the Oxford dictionary plus a few time waster games on mine.Searching thru Contacts is extremely fast if you search from within Contacts using LookUp. Searching with the Search tool will find almost any bit of minutia on your Palm, but it will take a little longer. However it searches faster than my Axim and will find stuff on 3rd party programs too.The 160 x 160 screen is fine for the stuff I do. It is better and easier to read than the old Handspring, but is not real good for viewing photos. So what?I wish it had a replaceable battery but with the non volatile memory I don't fear data loss.
Did not work. Looks identical to the EN_EL1 battery I have and fit in charger and camera, however it dit NOT work. SF Planet even sent me a second battery and it did not work. Does not seem to charge? I am disappointed, I have a great camera but Nikon doesn't make rechargable batteries for it anymore. I guess Nikon just wants you to throw money out the window and hopes you'll buy another camera. I probably will not buy another Nikon, they have NOT been helpful with finding another battery for my camera.
COLOR IS GREAT, THE PRICE IS GREAT, AND IT IS PLUG AND PLAY.I NOTICED THE REVIEWS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE "SPEAKERS" I HAVE NOT EVEN TRIED THEM, JUST BY PASSED THEM AND USED OTHER BIGGER SPEAKERS.THIS A GREAT 20 INCH MONITOR. AND IT HAS A 3 YEAR WARANTEE. HOPE THIS HELPS :)
Great knock around camera. I expected quality of pictures to be better for a 4MP.
The parts did not align so I had to pull the heavy metal bars apart as I tried to put the rack into the base, which was quite challenging. And yes, I did double check in the manual that I was putting the right pieces together. I must just have had a bad one. At least, it won't come apart accidentally. Since it's fairly stable and holds my DVDs just fine (at least those metal wires are properly spaced), I'm overall satisfied with it. I'm sure if you had my issue, Amazon would do an exchange in no time.
One of the best player I ever got. and I went through alot of other mp3 players before:- ipod mini- muvo2 4 gb- ireiver ifp-190t (256 meg)- creative nomad.etc..along with all the other stuff, Pros and Cons that other people didnt' mention before:PRO:- USB cable is standard size (so u can use cable from anyone, instead of paying up the A$$ for expensive proprietory cables)- mp3 encoding and Voice recording is pretty good quality and small size- line-in mp3 encoding offer 96k, 128k, and 160k quality- FM radio has good reception and have have intuitive autoscanning and preset setup- Encodes files are in mp3 format and voice recording is in WAV format. so no need to convert it or load a proprietory program to convert it (that was pis me off about the i-river 190 player)- no software needed. just plug in and it shows up as a removable driveCONS:- The Left/Right Rocker is kinda not that that easy to use. I wish they would have swap the Rocker and Volume control buttons. as I use "next/previous track" buttons more- for some reason afew of my songs would miss the first 3-4 seconds of the song. those songs sounded fine in my other players- the wrapper that it comes in be careful when opening, it can cut you :P- when recording from FM radio the record quality is not mp3 quality but WAV like voice recording (but better quality)- the little "bump" near the back for a lanyard is useless because it's too small for any of my lanyard- No Playlist feature. it plays from the folders. not that much of a problem if u have few songs but when u get to 1 gig versions it's a pain to move from song to song since u can't jump.
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.
On the surface, the Coby DP-102 Digital Photo Frame looks as nice as any other Photo Frame in the price range. All the advertised features are present.My one complaint (and disappointment) is that even though the screen size can handle pictures in 4.3 and 16.9 sizes, if a photo is not taken in the 16.9 format it will not be displayed as such. The picture will look distorted.Other Digital Frames in this price range have a feature that lets the picture fill the frame without distortion. I would recommend a prospective buyer look for a Digital Frame with this feature.
More than i expected, they are just fantastic. The sound that it reproduces, the isolation of the external sound, a perfect pair of earphones for my 120 Gb ipod
SoundI would like to start off by saying that I am not an audiophile. That said I think that these speakers are awesome surround speakers. If you are looking for speakers that would go with your mid level surround sound system these are perfect. If you are dropping a few thousand dollars on surround sound then I dont think these are your style but you would probably already know that. Also I'm not sure that these would be very good for the front surround speakers. I have JBL floor stand speakers up front. (Its hard to beat a decent set of floor stand speakers)&lt;- strictly opinionInstallationAs far as installation goes it took me 4 hours to run the speaker wire through the wall and ceiling but once that was done the holes were measured cut and both speakers were mounted in about 20 minutes. No nails, studs, or support brackets. You clip the wires into the connection on the back of the speaker place flush against the ceiling in the hole (a template is provided for the perfect hole size) and tighten the screws on the face of the speaker(it has dog ears on it that flip out and hold tight against the drywall). Then just paint the faceplate the color of your roof and they are seamlessly installed.DurabilityI have had these speakers installed for a week and cant really judge the reliability on experience. I can say that I have had a low level Yamaha surround sound system for the past 10 years and it sounds just as good now as it did the day I got it. Now that Ive upgraded to a mid level surround sound I would hope that with materials such as Kevlar cone woofers and Titanium Dome Tweeters would be able to stand the test of time and the massive amount of abuse that I plan on inflicting to these speakers.
I'm using it at my dental office for clinical use, I changed the lense to 105mm Macro with Ring- Flash!It's a great camera for me.
Believe me, I have read every review on the internet for this tv. I always wanted to buy "The best" gaming tv for my xbox 360. I did not care about the price. I looked at Sony especially but no one has the response times and the experience as Samsung.I decided 26" would be a good size since it is for my bed room. I think this is a great compromise between the expensive 32" and the small 23".For those of you who are worried about the "high pitched noise" that many people are posting about, there is a high pitched noise AT TIMES. I would say it occurs less than 25% of the time. I myself am a teenager and it honestly doesnt bother me. The closest example to this noise is the sound of the high pitched cell phone ringer that is not heard by adults.Another quirk people might have is that if the standard cable looks good. Actually, it looks pretty good on this tv and I would rather watch shows on this then my tube. I do not have HD channels yet. As for sound, its decent I guess, I dont use the tv sound as I have a bose system to hook it up to that sounds much better.Honestly for xbox 360, the main use for this tv, I could not ask for anything more. I watched a few HD clips with the xbox live feature and these look amazing too. This truely is a good buy for Amazon's price of the low 700's.Amazon has a great return policy, there is no harm in trying to fantastic TV especially if you are a gamer like me. Nice Samsung!
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.
This receiver seems to be a great value. I'm not an audiophile, but it does everything I need it to do. I use it primarily to amplify my computer for playing music with iTunes. Set up was easy and intuitive. The remote is an unexpected treat.
I expected more from Kodak. The stand on the back of the frame is flimsy and the frame keeps falling over. Also, its operation was quirky out of the box.I own some off brands that are better than this.Stay away.
Hi,I have bought this camera yesterday and i saw a lot of cameras, so ill tell you the reasons that let me buyit:1st- Small camera, it fits very well in your hand and in your pocket.2nd- It uses a batery, you cant imagine the money that you can save with it, using regular batteries, it turns your camera very expensive to use (sony and cannon use regular bateries).3rd- 4 Mega pixes for image quality.4st- Good loking, and a very solid construction and materials (mutch better, than others).I have 4 cameras (1 mediaum format, one slr, 2 digital) and this is my 2nd digital camera, i bought it, to use it during my holydays with my familly.This is not a professional camera, it's a very portable camera, and we shouldnt expect mutch more than this.The lenses are small (because the camera is small) so, to take pitures with this camera in dark places is not the best idea (this is true for all cameras with small lenses, not for just this one), but this is a holiday camera, so it's excelent in places with a lot of light (beach and snow, out doors, or indoor placs with a lot of light).For the persons that are saying that the picture quality is bad, i sugest them to change the ISO, instead to use auto, change it to 100, or in places with a lot of light, you can use 64.And you will see that the picture quality is verry good.In general, this is a great camera, it has a lot of Scene programs, that will help you to take better pictures.Im happy with it.
I like the solid feeling and the positive action of the stick. The twist is a little on the stiff side but not unmanagable. The twelve buttons are nice to have.
I had a Terk HD antenna and replaced it with the DB8. When I first installed it, it didn't pick up much. So I hook it up with the amplifier that came with the Terk, and I was able to get 24 channels (about 12 more than the Terk could). When I hook it up with the bigger amplifier that I used with my old analog antenna, I was able to get 33 channels.I would strongly recommend using a signal amplifier with this antenna to get the max out of it. The amplifier I have now is just an old VHF/UHF/FM amplifier that was used with my old analog antenna, and it works just fine. You should be able to get a very decent one for less than $30. I have then DB8 in my attic, BTW.I've had this installation for about 6 months now, and everything is still fine. Not much can go wrong with an antenna, I believe :)
This was my first digital camera and it worked (still does several years later) great. It's very easy to use! I also bought the camera's docking station for my computer which makes transferring/sharing the pictures SO easy.
I have been using this router (D-Link WBR-2310, Rev B1, firmware 2.01) for wireless services (Auto Channel Scan ON, all other wireless options OFF; Security Mode set to WPA-2) for about one month (four months for wired network services). I've had no problem with wired services, but all of my wirelessly-connected computers (a MacBook and a Mac Mini, both running Mac OS 10.5.6, and an IBM ThinkPad running Windows XP Pro SP2) have trouble maintaining a wireless connection to the WBR-2310.After powering up the router, all three can detect the wireless signal and make a connection. After some time (as short as 2-3 hours but usually not more than about 36 hours), both Macs report being unable to get an IP address ("Airport is using a self-assigned IP address"; even assigning a fixed IP address to the Mac does that I'd previously "reserved" on the router does not reenable the connection), while the ThinkPad completely loses the connection (no signal reported). After resetting the router, all three computers are once again able to detect to the wireless signal and receive IP address assignments. While this is going on, my desktop XP SP3 system has no problem maintaining its wired connection (except while the router is restarting, of course), so it's strictly a wireless networking problem.I've tried simplifying the wireless setup via the browser control panel (shutting off all the options, downgrading from WPA-2 to WPA, etc.), but nothing helps the situation. Given that the problem occurs with both Windows XP and Mac systems (both with all OS updates installed), I can only conclude that it's a problem with the D-Link router (possibly with the DHCP server, though that wouldn't explain the ThinkPad's being unable to get a signal). FYI, I've left all of the "Advanced Wireless Settings" (Beacon interval, RTS Threshold, etc.) set to their default values; note that I'm using the actual defaults, not the erroneous values (typos?) that are given in the D-Link user manual.I'm a former computer systems manager and have been working with networks and routers for well over a decade, including a previous wireless router in my home. I've had troubleshooting help from a professional Mac systems integrator with whom I've worked for over a decade. After over 12 hours of cumulative troubleshooting between the two of us, we have been unable to find a solution to this problem. Consequently, I can't recommend this router for wireless networking use, unless you're willing to have to reset the router daily (or more often than that at times).
I received this TV two days early; however, when it was delivered only one man was sent to deliver (this is not a one man job by any stretch of the imagination). The driver's supervisor was quick to pass the buck saying Amazon did not notify him this was a two person delivery. The driver just wanted to put the TV in my garage. After speaking a second time with his supervisor the driver was told to attempt to place the TV by himself. I would not allow this and feeling sorry for the delivery guy offered my assistance. The driver flew into a flurry of explicatives. I asked him to leave the TV on his truck and return another day with the proper personel. He insisted that this TV had to get off of his truck. At my front door, I was able to lift my side of the TV; however, the driver repeatedly dropped his side complaining "his hands were slippery". After the TV was in my foyer, I inspected it and the speakers were ripped along the bottom due to the driver dropping it and dragging it along the steps. I told him I would go no further with his assistance and called his supervisor and advised him I would not sign for the television until he sent another crew to deliver it properly. His supervisor advised me I had to sign it. I told him I would not, and if he wanted he could put the TV back on his truck; however, I would not be assisting. He had his driver take the paperwork and sit in his truck for an hour. Finally a rep from the delivery company called and apologized and said I could leave the TV where it was and they would have another crew come out the following day. I signed the paperwork stating the damage which had been done and noted that the comapny said they would have someone come out and place the TV the next day. They came out the next day and placed the TV with no problem. I emailed Amazon about the damage to the speakers. They said they would respond within 24 hours. It has now been 72 hours and no response. It would have been well worth a couple extra hundred dollars to not go through this experience. The TV works great except for the visual flaws from the delivery damage. My wife is also left with a bad taste in her mouth as this was a father's day/birthday present. Buyer beware
I purchased this card for my Samsung SMX-F40 Camcorder because it was recommended by the salesman. This combination is NOT COMPATIBLE. All I ever get is a card error message.
I now have 3 sets of these speakers and am about 100% pleased with them. They are still computer-based speakers, not meant to fill a large room, but they are very, very good when you're sitting just a couple of feet in front of them. At this distance they deliver rich, clear sound. At about $90 a pair they are a bit expensive, but I think they are worth it.
All that you need for any ocation, even indoor events. Excelent takes for landscapes, portraits, and more. Anyways, it's allways better if you have a portable tripod. Got to have it!
The Amazon service was excellent as usual. I find the product as described. It's not as quiet as my old rewinder but noiser products seem to be in these days. It is compact with a nice length to the outlet cord.
For the price this is the most amazing processor I have used.. yes there is better out there.. I do plan to get a better one.. But, if all you do is internet and documentsand programs not the best for gaming.. altho doom 3 ran great.. This processor is amazing.. and for an additional 50 bux i can package the motherboard together...
I really like the headphones and they do have really good design, snug fitting and I even tried them on the plane, and I was pretty impressed. One thing is that its base response is not as good as the Koss Porta pro.
I bought this printer based on Canons rep and my past experience with Canon. It performed beyond my expectations until about a month after the warranty ran out then it started making a pink tinge on all of my photos. Then I noticed that my yellow ink kept turning dark as ink from the other tanks migrated into the yellow tank. I wrote Canon technical support, from which I never even received a reply. I am so tired of fighting ink problems that I am throwning this printer in the garbage and turning to HP. I will not replace a print head that should have lasted longer than the warranty and I will no longer buy Canon. Ashame, to, because I was going to buy a digital rebel to go with it.
Good picture, clear bright screen, but runs extremely hot if brightness is turned up. Lacks DVI input, requires DVI->HDMI converter for digital input from most computers. Also has VGA, component and composite video inputs, but converting digital video signal to analog (VGA) results in fuzzy picture. Wobbly stand.Now for the clincher: the unit died after one month. Westinghouse support is terrible. Three week wait to receive a replacement model. For an item this expensive, you would think Westinghouse would take better care of their customers. I do not plan to buy from Westinghouse again - by comparison, my NEC monitor has lasted 5 years and is still going strong.
I was shopping around a basic digital camera and encountered this product. At first sight, this camera looked great. It has 10Mpixel and all common features, yet a real bargain price tag. The user reviews I found on the web were mostly positive. But once I tried it, I have to say I was very unhappy. Quite simply, auto focusing works only under very bright conditions and this camera does not have manual focusing. When I tried to take pictures in my home under normal room light, auto focusing failed quite often and the images are terribly blur. I don't know if this is true for all of this model or specific to the unit I got, since nobody else has reported this kind of problem. I hope more people would post a review of this product which shed some light on the focusing performance.
This universal remote works fairly well with all the devices I've tried it on, except devices that are newer than the remote itself. However, it is missing one key feature that would have stopped me from ever buying it if I had known ahead of time: You cannot reassign a device function to control a different type of device. This missing feature becomes a flaw when you find out that if you want to control a component CD player, you have to use the DVD device button and you can no longer control a DVD player with it.
Loved the way it curled my hair!! :-D You can't go wrong with this curling iron. Overall i love it(my opinion)
Works well, and looks nice. I wish you didn't have to swap the interface on the bottom for USB and Firewire, but that's a minor gripe. The only thing that I really don't like is the power switch. Looks cool, but is a PITA to use.
The adapter was easy to install and worked exactly as I needed with my Air Card.
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).
First off, this is a great quality cable. Marketing a 7ft cable to Zune users in their car doesn't make any sense. If this was 3-4ft cable (I mean, how far away do you sit back from your dash??), it would be perfect. Buy a cheaper (and shorter) mini-stereo to mini-stereo cable!
It's an excellent machine for the price, the only bad it is too slow to start the Operating System.
I bought this case to transport C-stands for photography lighting on an overseas trip. The case is very sturdy but the strap that holds the lid on just has a simple plastic clip to hold it in place. It would have been better if it had a metal clasp that allowed you to place a padlock on it. To get around this issue, I bought a TSA approved strap with a lock on it and rivetted the strap to the lid and case to create a more secure solution. It held up just fine during the flight, other than the TSA opened the strap and didn't strap it back down tightly again, but that is a whole other story.
I had my previous soundcard in my computer for several years and it was a creative sound blaster live value. Although it sounded much better than onboard sound it did not feature EAX acceleration that many games today take advantage of.I bought this card and the sound produced sounds much cleaner. The crystallizer is a bit overhyped but it can help with some tracks that aren't of high bit rate.CMSS-3D for head phones allows you to tell which direction sounds are coming from which is nice because I like to take my computer to lans and most places do not allow speakers.Where this system really shines is with a set of 5.1 speakers. In games you can hear where your enemies are and it gives you a tactical edge.Speaking of games in games that support the x-fi acceleration such as battlefield 2 you will hear sounds that didn't hear before. As jets fly by you will notice the increase in detail of their roar.I had a hard time justifying paying so much for a sound card when my old one was working fine but in the end the investment is definently is worth it. If you listen to much audio on your computer you will appreciate the quality this card can output.
Got these in May with pepsi points and today one side doesn't work. When they did work they were the best sounding earphones I've had. the earphone when not in use were put in the closet with the wire hanging down so the wire was never tangled no reason for them to break. if it wasn't for getting these through the pepsi points I would be alot madder than I am now.
Simply put, this device is amazing. Before buying, I read dozens of reviews from users and tech sites and tested out friends ipod videos. And still, when I got my hands on the Zen Visoin M, I was amazed at the picture quality, radio performance, ease of use, sound quality, album art display...good grief....it is just an amazing product. Yes, there are minor annoyances (such as black version collects fingerprints like crazy), but overall it is well worth your money. 95% of you will be super satisfied with this product. I sure am.
I don't normally write reviews but I felt like this was vital information that was necessary to pass along as it is not listed anywhere on any site or on the original packaging. This product is NOT safe for pets. I have been using this cable for a few years now and has suited me just fine as a hyper-digital gateway platform for listening to my favorite operas but last week I had a problem. I have..or had I should say...a small chiwawadoodle puppy who had a bad habit of chewing on things. Last week I noticed Picklepuss playing behind my entertainment center. I didn't think anything of it and went into the kitchen to make myself a sandwich. While away, I heard loud pop like a transformer blew outside and heard Picklepuss yelp. I ran into the living room thinking he had been chewing on an electrical cord and got electrocuted, but I couldn't find him anywhere. The only thing I saw was his tiny spiked collar. I checked the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable and noticed a few chew marks on the insulation. I called my electrician friend over to help me figure out what had happened. He said he had seen this a couple of times before. Apparently this cable has a self awareness/self protect status. As soon as it felt it's life was endangered, it absorbed Picklepuss into the cable. I didn't believe him at first but he told me that if any absorption had taken place, the cable would be longer given how much mass was absorbed. I measured it and sure enough, my cable is now 64 inches long.This is just a warning for those of you out there with this possible deathtrap in your home. We have put Picklepuss's collar around the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable because we know he is still with us. Sometimes, I can faintly hear a slight bark in the background of my operas.Note: I also discussed the possibilities of reversing the direction connections of the cable with my electrician friend while killing a sacrificial chicken to bring Picklepuss back, but was advised against it. It would lead to some crazy, Pet Cemetery type scenario. I can't even image the things my Picklepuss has had to see and endure.
This is perfect for protecting the dvd player and storing all the cords and dvds. We love this! And what a great price.
Why would I want wireless in my house? I have a desktop! I just can't get it to work in marinas (as advertised) throughout the Pacific Northwest. It's good for about 50 feet (sometimes) from the antenna. I don't know what the range is supposed to be but it definitely is low-end. I made a mistake-I admit it! Now I have to buy one that will work the way it should.
I get a full 54Mbps signal even across the house and down stairs. Very fast. I had an installation problem and the support line was very good (answered on first ring and stayed with me to work out the kinks).
While searching for noise canceling headphones I was intrigued at the many positive reviews on Amazon along with the low price! At first I was skeptical that these headphones would compete with the "Bose quiet comfort" series but they did! They sound great and unlike the bose, these headphones pass audio through even when the noise canceling is off or the battery has died. The package includes a nice traveling case along with the various adapters you would need to interface this with a airline seat! Along with the very important fact that it uses standard AAA batteries unlike the newer Bose which uses a proprietary $65 battery! With the Audio Technica the battery drain was never an issue for me, on just one single AAA battery I made a long LAX to Australia flight and still had battery life left over for a few days in Sydney. The leather ear muffs are very comfortable as well.Very happy with the purchase!
We had an old cordless phone and this battery works just fine. No problems with it so far. Would order again.
I was able to install the software and get up and running with no problems. Even 20 miles from the transmitter most stations were viewable with the included antenna.
Just what my son needed. He often has to take his laptop in a hurry. A good size, stores a lot and has been easy to grab and go, it's in constant use and has held up well.
I highly recommend the Sharp EL 2196BL. This replaced an outdated calculator that I have been "making do" with for about 5 years. I'm not a calculator guru, but I really think most people would find this is a great product for the price. It certainly does everything I need and more and it's extremely reliable.
I received the TV sooner than the standard time and the shippers stayed until the TV was up and running. During the web order (and later I followed up with a call), I received no pressure to buy anything eles, thank God. So, I have to give the Amazon ordering and delivery process 5 stars, a pleasant surprize.This Samsung TV (LNS4092D)was reviewed and recommended by Consumer Reports in the Dec. 2006 issue. DVDs are picture perfect, but you might want to upgrade your cable to get more HD broadcasting. Reviews and my experience indicate it is the best TV for the money at this size. So 5 stars here too.
Canon has always made good subcompact cameras. Now that they have produced a couple models in their IS (image stabilization) line, the SD800IS has taken thing to a whole new level. With a 28-105 zoom lens you start at a wider angle that almost every other subcompact camera with plenty of zoom. (If you've ever backed yourself up against a wall trying to fit everyone into the picture, you'll really appreciate the slightly wider angle.) And, most importantly, the image quality is AWESOME! While it obviously doesn't compare to a digital SLR, you will have a hard time convincing people you took those pictures with a subcompact camera. I review good and bad technology regularly at techconsumer.com, and I am sold on this little camera.
Be careful! This one does not fit the 580! The product description is not clear on this and being a beginner, I didn't know and bought this one for a 580 flash. I would return it, but the shipping cost along makes it not worth it. I'm going to try to exchange it at a local store. Hope this helps prevent someone else from making the same mistake.
I boat with this Walkman, so it gets saltwater on it, but otherwise I've treated it pretty gently. The screen died within 3 weeks and now, 6 weeks in, it won't play at all.Also, although the case seems fairly water resistant, the headphone jack isn't protected.
These earbuds are comfortable and do help reduce the noise so that you can hear the music you are playing. The different sizes available almost make it a custom fit.
This item is an absolute must for operating your GPS unit out in the field when connected to a computer of some sort. Simply relying on the Garmin GPS's internal batteries leaves you with only an eight hour window of operation while if the unit is attached to an external power source one can expect unlimited usage.
When you receive your new Zen Vision M, there is a very good chance that the player can neither be turned on nor be charged. If it CANNOT BE EVEN TURNED on, all other pros and cons of the unit are irrelevant. So I will spare all such details in my review.In my case, it took me TWO replacements and a lot of headache to finally figure this out. Here's the issue: if your new player's battery is completely drained - which is often the case due to inventory sitting in some warehouse for a long time, then you're in for a world of pain! The player is not shipped with a wall charger. So out of box, the only way to charge the player is to connect to your PC and charge it via the USB. Here comes the rub, in order for the charging logic in the embedded code to activate, the player needs to be turned on and recognized by your computer's USB controller! But if your battery is completely drained, you cannot get it turned on. I think you can appreciate the chicken and egg problem here. The ONLY way to get around this nightmarish problem is to find a wall charger. Luckily, I found an old PDA charger with similar power output/polarity/connector to get the thing going. My advice for you is to look around your house, chances are you can find an old cellphone/CD player/PDS AC adapter that plugs into the DC input of the sync adapter. But for most people, the only option is to bite the bullet and pay extra for a wall charger.I think it's as low as a company can go to exclude the accessory that's ESSENTIAL for the basic operations of the product. Even worse, no where on Amazon, on Creative's website, and in any of the included documentations, is this documented. Very lame. I'm not a lawyer, but I think a scheme this lame warrants a class action law suit (Mr. Ambulance Chaser, please contact regarding this proposition:).Once you do get the thing to turn on. Then you're all good. You can charge it using the USB for the future (unless your battery is completely drained again, in which case you will have to go back to a wall charger of some sort).I know I said I wasn't gonna go into all the pros and cons. But I must say something about the sync adapter. The thing is ridiculous! The larger-than-iPod form factor allows all such connections to be built in. There is really no logical reason for this kind of ugliness. Why? Very ugly engineering. Perhaps Creative will decide to exclude the sync adapter AND the wall charger in the future.
Its got a spray mouth and comes in two bottles with a cloth just like the picture shows, and does it job in cleaning, its pretty handy as many other cleaner takes longer to deliver
Nice little MP3 player for the money. I bought to take to the gym and found it easy to use, good sound. I don't care for the earbuds but they are inexpensively replaced. This is a great starter MP3 for those that don't want to spend $$.
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
We purchased this camera for our honeymoon in Hawaii, and used it on 5 or 6 snorkeling/boating trips. In general the results were very disappointing. The camera is rugged enough to stand up to drops and salt water, but picture quality is poor in my opinion. It is also very slow to take pictures, which made it nearly impossible to catch photos of fish, sea turtles, etc.Outside of the water, the picture quality is equally disappointing. I am sticking with my 3-year old Canon Digital Elph for normal usage and will just rent a digital camaera for underwater use.
This D-Link Print Server is a four year old design, very old by today's standards, which makes it difficult to setup with current technology (i.e. Win7, Current Printers/Scanners, Tablets, etc)...plus the manual is very difficult to follow. However, once configured, it works great! I have 6 wireless computers (4-win7 & 2-xp) all printing to three printers on the D-Link 1260 Print Server. The printers are Canon ip3500 color, Lexmark E210 b/w laser and a Canon Multifunction MFC4370dn. Printing is instantly, as if they were directly connected to the computer. Range is great - the wireless router is completely on the opposite side of my house (more than 50 ft with walls). Not all of my computers were on the "list" but I got them to work by doing research on connecting them. The Lexmark was especially hard because there is not a win7 driver (a samsung driver worked). Tips on installing - setup the wireless connectivity and configure the device completely and make sure that is working properly before attempting to connect any printers. The xp and win7 setups are done differently. If you are setting up more than one printer, make sure you pay attention to the "port" setting. Good luck!
I live 23 miles from several towers and for some reason I could only get 2 channels with this antenna. Actually I take that back, if I was standing on a chair, holding the antenna up I could get more, but that was a bit unreasonable.This antenna just didn't cut it for me. I moved on to better options like the Terk Indoor antenna.
For the price, I can almost guarantee this is the best product on the market. It was exactly as advertised. I purchased the speakers for my professional film editing studio and they are working out fantastically. I really have nothing bad to say about them, the sound is crisp, the system is compact yet powerful, and they look pretty slick too.
They are certainly better than the earbuds that come with the iPod, but not top quality either. However, for the price, they are the best value. Good sound quality and decent price = worth trying!
ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH INFO ON THE DAM THING. ITS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER GOT. IT HAS NEVER I REPEAT NEVER FROZEN ON ME. YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO INCASE IT EVER DOES. GET THE LATEST SOFTWARE UPDATER AND RESTORE THE IPOD. THEN IF YOU CAN UPDATE THE IPOD. YOU SHOULD BE JUST FINE AFTER THAT. AND PPL WHO KEEP SAYING THE IPOD HAS 65,000 COLORS YOU ARE WAY OFF. IT HAS 260,000 COLORS. LOOK IT UP. ITS THERE
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 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.
I thought I would save some money buying this cartridge, but it did not work with my printer. It might have worked the first day, but is no longer working. What a pain. I just trashed it and ordered the regular HP cartridge. What a waste of money.
The product came in about three days.The packaging is cheap,but the earphones were great.They were definately worth the price.Amazing earphones
It's nice and cheap, and it makes my XBox graphics cleaner (compared to rca jacks).
Works great in Linux Ubuntu and Windows Vista. Powers two 17" crt's at most usable resolutions, doesn't flicker, inexpensive, looks great and installed easily.PNY Verto GeForce 8500GT 512MB Video Card
I bought this for my sister and she says its great, she had little problems with it and she says the sound is wonderful
I am glad that I purchased this product. It does a very nice job of cleaning the dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. My kitchen is very small and this causes our appliances to get dirtier than I think they would in a larger kitchen. I have used this product for several months now and it makes them look like new. The only disadvantage would be that the wipes make your hands feel greasy for a little bit, but that is easily taken care of by washing them. Overall, loved this product.
Can't go wrong with this receiver for your AV system. Looks great, doesn't break the bank, and has all the features you need. It was easy to use, and setup per the instructions. I suggest you download the instructions and read them ahead of time so you can get all the cables you need. Sounds great even through an unpowered sub woofer. Also the connections are laid out nicely compared to other receivers.
A little large for a spoting scope, but I knew that when I bought it. Optics are fine for the price, and the tripod is flimsy but usable, but I don't think anyone should expect more unless they pay more. I think it is a good value. Perfectly usable for wildlife with a taller tripod, but I think you need an angled eyepiece for sky-watching.
I especially like the motion stabilizer, along with the other menu features that help make this camera great. The accessory kit included a 1G card, a lithium battery, carrying case, tripod -- everything I needed to get started with my first digital camera.
I just bought a PS3 and wanted to connect my computer monitor with it (HP 2009m) The build and picture quality is great!
Garmin eTrex Venture is a good entry level choice for genreal purpose. It is not too pricy and is very easy to use. Good reception outdoor. The battery life is sufficient and it came with many good features such as recording tracks and sunrise sunset time as well as area calculation. It is also very accurate in terms of plotting your location and calculating your heading and speed. The only down side is poor reception when inside the car. You have to point it close to the window and possibly have to row it down if you have dark sunscreen. Or you have to sit in front seat and place the unit right under the windshield. The memory is also quite limited with 1MB. However, if your main purpose is not for driving navigation, I highly recommand this unit because its easy to use and fair price.
I use the J-3 to carry around my D200 with 18-200, 12-24, and 50 1.4f lenses, I also carry my SB 600 and an extra battery. I have plenty of room, things feel protected and yet it makes for easy access. I looked for a long time for this bag, I am very happy with it. I hate large cumbersome bags, but needed something big enough to get the job done. Great build quality, it is very easy to move around the dividers, but they stay put. Love this bag. If your looking for a bag, around this size, your search stops here.
I originally bought a pressure cooker from another vendor, and was unhappy with it. I returned it and bought this one from Amazon.com. I could not be happier with it. It does everything I want..and more.
When I purchased this item, I was in a tiny college dorm single. I picked this product out of the lineup because:1. It is a Sony (You can't deny that Sony has a great run of products)2. Compact design and clever handle3. Despite its size, it still includes a cassette if ever the mood strikes to make a mix tapeAdmittedly, I had BIG expectations for such a small product. My problems with the product were:1. Bass only has an "On" or "Off" setting. I am a firm advocate for manual controls. The sound you get out of this unit is pretty shallow. You need the ability to find a good balance of both treble and bass for optimum music output. Just not possible with this unit.2. Jogger skips tracks, not volume?! It's just counter-intuitive. How often do you need to jog through tracks quickly, back and forth? At least for me, I only occasionally skip a song or two. I'd much rather have the jogger control the volume - especially when I need to quickly turn down the volume.3. Digital display is only visible from a higher angle at a close range. Sometimes I just want to know what track is playing without having to get up and walk across the room.Don't get me wrong, there are some good parts about this boombox too:1. Its petite design was perfect for my cramped living situation. Fits in my milk-crate!2. It produces a high volume for such a tiny design. Like I said, not too great in sound-quality, but pumps up the volume!3. Old school recordable cassette feature. I know a lot of youngsters today may not need it, but being able to make a mix tape is still charming &lt;3Be sure you know what you're looking for in a boombox. At the time of my purchase, this boxette was just fine. Its convenience was more valuable to me than its capabilities. Now that I'm living in a larger space, this little bugger just won't cut it. I'd rather be stashing away my $60 towards somthing with a deeper, crisper sound and better functionality.
I was happy with the sound and design. Then one day the LED would not light up. Not a big problem; I had had this problem before and read the manual to see how to reset. This time the reset did not work. Nothing I do will make it work right though it's obviously getting power and was never dropped or anything.I wrote Oregon Scientific's help desk twice and never received a reply. Bad customer service policy guys! I guess I'll have to phone now and likely they'll have me ship it back etc...Seems like a pain for a solution that may not work and a product that wasn't so expensive to begin with.I think the electronics must be very delicate. I had only used it for 2 months when it went kaput! I can't say I trust them anymore..
I just purchase this item on 3/27/2011 and it is already not useful. The black knob on the top that keeps the pressure stabilize is not attach to the top and on one occasion it came off and burned my hand and later on got lost and we could not find it. I had one pressure cooker that I received as a wedding present which worked for nearly 25 years and the only reason is not working anymore is because we can not find the black plastic that is attached to the top is not manufactured anymore.
Used it once last season, and once this season so far, and it has stopped working. Guess a lot of us are having the same problem...
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
good value for the money, item shipped within 24 hours, good place to do business
i bought this only to discover it is NOT compatible with most Windows XP SD readers and very limited compatiability with older digital cameras - i have a Canon sd400 which it DOES NOT work with - but i have a Canon sd770is which it does work with - my Sony Vaio desktop running Windows XP Professional does not recognize the disk but my Sony Vaio laptop running Windows Vista Business Edition does - kind of a pain in the butt - buy at your own risk - endnote: i paid [...] no joke, nice little margin of profit on that shipping fee ....
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.
Overall, these disks have been reliable and affordable. They work well for backing up my computer as well as for recording music.
You can wear these for hours for private easy listening and not be fatigued by them. Battery life with these earphones are extended also because of the tiny size of the speakers -- but still provides a nice bass sound. The angle at which the earphones enter the ear is a new design and makes for a more natural fit.
If you need an easy way to store movies or DVDs, this tower is the way to go! It easily mounts on the wall (either together or in two shorter towers) and is ready to go! It looks very modern and I have gotten numerous compliments over it. The only minor setback (which shouldn't stop you from purchasing) is that TV series and bigger cases don't fit inside. Other than that it looks and is amazing! Just wish I had more things to stack on it!Note: PS3 game cases and movies fit great on it. Nintendo DS games require a little bit of pushing, and 3DS games fit fine. I have not tried any other kinds of cases.
I have had a few GPS units in my car. My last a Magellan 700 roadmate was stolen from my car and so I decided to get this unit.I think Magellan makes the best GPS system. The software is well designed and easy to read on the move.This 360 model falls short and if this was my first Magellan I would never have tried them again. First off there is no quick release button to remove the unit from the mount. So you either leave it in plain view all the time or you unstick the whole thing from the window every time.The screen is one of the best I have seen indoors. It has one of those shiny coated screens that show vibrant colors. Do you have one of those new laptops with those screens? Yea great aren't they. Ever look at them outside? Can't see much can you. It is a huge hazard to view this GPS in the car. I can see a mirror image of my car at times with all the reflection.The volume is stored away in menu options. So if you get a call or need to turn the volume up or down fast you will need to dig through some menues.The cpu is very slow but still usable.The good stuff.-Small well made unit over all.-Cheap-some one said the mount was cheap and not flexable. It seems to be better then the 700 roadmate version, seems well made and is flexable.Over all I would not recommend this unit to anyone. There are much better units made by Magellan. A GPS should improve driving not make it a hazard. I can't understand why Magellan would sell this with their name on it.I still love Magellans but am let down by this model. When deciding what unit to get try to look for reviews from people that have used competitors and other GPS systems. If this is someones first GPS they will love it because they don't know what they are missing or what to compare it to.
My review of this product is incomplete. It is a great looking and useful product. The set up is fairly simple, however in my exprience the product that I received was damaged. My advice to purchasers of this and similar products like this through websites like amazon is to have plan to test the product before using it. Mine was not a horror story as the seller was gracious and refunded my money but it is important to be cautious and have a plan in place. leasson learned.
I've had the sandisk for a month now. I have not had a single problem. Don't waste your money on anything else. This is the BEST MP3 player on the market. I researched for months and this was the best buy for the buck. If you really want an MP3 player, BUY SANDISK.PROS---------1) cheap2) easy to use3) tons of storage4) long lasting battery5) great style6) lightweight7) FM radio works greatCONS---------1) no expanable memory2) head phones are junk
I ordered two magicolor 2400/2500 series toners from the Amazon.com at the same time. This one came three days later than the other one from the other seller. The package is poor. No outer box provided. The toner itself was not clean. I could tell it was used. I am sure it is either refilled or refurbshed. However, this seller is selling it as NEW ! I will not order from them again ! be aware new buyers !
This is a great product. It is inexpensive and lots of fun. It is perfect for our kids who are 6 and 4. It was easy to set up and surprised us with how well it works. I worried it would be unstable but was very pleased with how well it holds up. I also worried that it would feel small but the size is perfect. It is big enough for my kids to have fun but not so big that I worry about safety. They can easily stand up in the pool. This is a great option for an inexpensive way to get through the hot summer months.
I had just bought a second computer to load linux on and was using a CRT. I have to say this monitor is definitally worth the money. It is so bright and so much clearer than my CRT. If I had more money I would buy one for my parents too. Only con is that it does not have DVI but I just went to radioshack and got an adapter.
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.
This product comes tightly coiled but softens and straightens almost instantly if you dip it in a sink or pan of hot (pre- or post-boiling) water. It's easy to stick multiple cords inside (I have three inside), and comes with double-sided adhesive to seal it to the floor (if you want). I give it four stars instead of five because it would be better if it had the optional peel off adhesive already attached to it -- like the IKEA wall cord covers.
I have no complains about this product, Im very satisfied and i would recoment it to other costumer, its a little expensive and its worth it.
This is a terrific little ipod for those who don't need all the extras of the bigger ones (viewing screen, etc). it's easy to use and so unintrusive as it clips right onto your collar, sleeve, or wherever. The last MP3 player I had needed to be attached to an arm band, which made for interesting stripes on the upper arm in the summer!
For an overseas buyer is a must to have a good support, the card gave me conflicts with my sound blaster and in less than 3 hours I had received from adaptec an extensive and comprehensive explanation of what I had to do!!!
I saw some negative reviews that bought their cables from discount vendors. I think some of these vendors are sending knock-off clones of this cable. I recommend steering clear of these, and make sure you buy directly from Amazon. It's a bit more expensive, but you're guaranteed to get the real name-brand cable.This is an excellent heavy-duty cable. I had terrible ghosting with my old VGA cable, which no amount of adjusting could fix.When this cable arrived, I immediately noticed how much thicker it was than the old cable. I estimate about twice the diameter of the old. Using this cable, my ghosting problems are completely fixed.
I'm a hard core photoshopper and I mostly use a graphics tablet, but when I want to use a mouse I haven't found one that I like better. Pros - This one is light weight (not as light as my stylus though) and not too bulky. I like the feel. I can't stand some of these really heavy mice after using the tablet. Some reviewers complained about weight but why would someone want heavier mice? The Cons- I've gone through 4 of these mice in three years! The main button gives out - sometimes sooner, sometimes later. So now I just order 3 mice at once and toss them in the can like disposables. Sometimes they hold out for 9 months or more under heavy use ( I have several machines with employees) but I have had some stop clicking after just 3 months! They're cheap so it doesn't hurt the wallet to stock up. I actually buy the iOptinet version because it's identical except that it's clear instead of white) and I just think that it's still worth it compared to the heavy bulky mice that I've tried. Other reviewers where also correct about the loud scroll wheel and the red light but I don't find it the deal breaker. If the Macally would just improve the button I would be much happier.
After considerable shopping around for a couple of months, I finally settled in on this TV. What a great choice it was! Setup was simple (as the TV walks you through your preferred color choices and palettes right after it comes on for the first time), user options are easy to use, and the picture is terrific!I also purchased an HD DVD player and the picture depth and sharpness is outstanding! I have to say the Ambilight is nice, but don't recommend the Dynamic setting, but there are plenty of other options to choose that makes the image easier on the eyes.
This was the first Panny FZ I bought (have bought an FZ18 since). It is a good little camera at 80 or 100 ISO. After that, IQ starts to drop from noise and noise reduction. No RAW to help either.Lens is very sharp and fast to focus. Exposure is a little overblown (dial in some -ev).All in all, not a bad camera for its time.
I bought these about 6 months ago and they have been good. They provide good clear sound with solid bass. I wanted to add a couple comments for those who haven't had buds like these before as I see many complaints from those who don't know what they are buying.First, these are ear canal type buds. They need to fit well in your ear to give good sound. I have found that you need to clip the cable to your shirt under the left ear to dampen these sounds when moving. They should come with a clip but almost no ear canal buds come with one. I have used one of those small clips that come with new socks to tag it to my shirt collar. That stops cable noise from being conducted up into the ear and improves the sound greatly when moving or walking.Second, I've seen some complaints about fakes. I got mine here from Amazon as the seller but many listings are being sold by Amazon partners where Amazon has no control over what they ship you. I'd recommend watching out for this as I think some of these partners are selling junk which ends up making Sennheiser look bad. There are definitely fakes out there. I have been in Bangkok and seen the shelves lined with fakes that are packaged to look real. So be careful which ones you order here.After 6 months of regular use I found one ear became muffled and the volume dropped. I've sent them back to service to be replaced. I see now that the price has almost doubled since when I got them. I think at the lower price they were a good deal and far better than the ones that came with my mp3 player but at $30+ I'm not sure these still have the value going for them. If they lasted longer I'd feel more sure but there does seem to be some quality issues.Edit: Just wanted to add I got an email today that Sennheiser is sending me replacements and according to the invoice they'll be "MK II" versions. Sounds great to me since they seem to be selling for a lot more. I guess the CX-300 is being fazed out.Later: Replacement ear buds just became muffled in right ear again. I've decided now that they don't seem to be able to make durable products. Even the MK II has crapped out and after only a couple months too. I really have to think about buying Sennheiser products in future. I've been forced to revert to my J-Buds - though not quite as crisp, at least they keep working.Now compared these to Klipsch S3 and the CX-300 have much better clarity and overall better sound even for a lower price. If you accept replacing each 9-12 months then the CX-300 is still a good way to get excellent sound. Just don't buy a fake pair - stick with authorized sellers.
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.
I purchased this product from Video Audio Outlet to use on a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. A friend and I installed the stereo, but found that the unit powered on but had no sound in the speakers. At this point, the issue was more than we felt comfortable handling, so I called a professional installer.After looking at it, he determined the wiring harness was miswired/mispinned. The wires didn't line up with what they were supposed to line up with. The product was labeled properly on its packaging, he said.If the harness would have been constructed properly, everything would have worked the first time without a hitch and I would have saved $80 on the install costs. Be wary purchasing this product.
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Good quality wire. Found the appropriate amount of wire on the spool, good amount of insulation and actually the gauge it says it is.I got what I ordered, which is all you can ask for on a cable product like this.
I have a 4 year old who had my computer lcd screen and camera screen covered with hand prints, and splattered on food and who knows what! This product removed it all. No streaks or problems. If you spray product onto the provided cloth and not directly onto the screen, NO PROBLEMS! Even took off the dried on stuff after a few swipes.
I bought the Magellan RoadMate 360 for my wife for Christmas. Although she also has a Tom Tom GPS for her Palm, I wanted something with a larger screen that we could leave in her car all the time. The Palm with Tom Tom is a great GPS, but if you use all the time for other things it's not that convenient to use it in the car. The Magellan Roadmate seemed like it would be an ideal GPS. The screen is large. The built-in speaker is loud enough and I loved the fact that the maps were all pre-loaded. Then I started to use it. The first thing I tried to do was type in the address to my daughter's daycare. Opps! The street didn't exsist in the system. I though that was odd given I can use Yahoo Maps or MapQuest or the Tom Tom system on the Palm and they all work like a charm. The I thought I would put another address in. This was a major street in downtown Sacramento (California). It had to work, right? Nope. It couldn't come up with a street that has been around 100 years right in the heart of the capital of California. At this point I assumed I was doing something wrong. How could this brand new system not find two major streets in a row? I read and re-read the manual and went online. It seemed like I was doing everything right. So I finally broke down and called customer service. I explained the problem and was told that, in fact, the street I was looking for was not in the system. Not in the system? You have to be kidding me!Well, that pretty much sealed the deal. I returned the Magellan RoadMate 360 and will buy the more expensive Tom Tom Vehicle GPS. At least with the Tom Tom I know it will find almost any street (in the past year the Palm Tom Tom has only "missed" a couple of times).Based on my experience I can't recommend the Magellan RoadMate 360.
This earphone is definitely the best I have used!!! It honors the JBL trade.The sound is clear in all ranges; bass is more than adequate (read it powerful without interfere in the middles and highs). I can't even compare the quality of these with the original iPod ones..The bad part: it takes a while (let's say 1 minute) to adjust it in the ears. (If you don't adjust it right you won't listen to any bass, but after, wow!). You can hear the cable moving if you are listening to music in lower volume.. this is annoying.. (that is why I didn't give them 5 stars)Other than that, I do recommend these earphones! Great value, awesome sound!!!
I'm using the 8 poe ports to power the card access door locks at an office building. After 1 year, I have not had one single issue with this switch. It's small, quiet, and easy to install. Thanks Netgear!
I would give this product five stars if it came with even mediocre headphones. The player is great. The headphones, however, are painful in your ears and the sound is terrible.The belt-clip is substantial and keeps the player secured. The rubber encasing makes the player more durable. It is remarkably light, in part, because it uses only one battery at a time. The lap function is nice and I love the lock that keeps the player closed and the tape secure.If you buy this product, be sure to get a different headphones.
I love this flash card. It was very easy to use in my Kodak camera, I was a little concerned as it was not a Kodak flash card, but not a problem!
I love this Tune Belt. It does get the back of my Touch iPod a little damp when working out, but I don't think it will hurt anything. It doesn't slip around, and it is doesn't bother me when I am working out. You can't charge the Touch iPod while it is in the case because the hole at the bottom isn't wide enough. It was also a resonable price for what it is. Love it!
We bought this Multipass730 and set it up today. After working with Canon Tech Support for a long time, not a single drop of ink is appearing on the test pages. We have now been told to take it to a service center Monday thru Friday. Today is Friday at 5pm, so we can't use the printer this entire weekend. What a loser we have purchased!!!
I was definitely skeptical about a few things before trying these Turbines out for "The Ride". First off, when I was opening the showcase style box that it was enclosed in I was very impressed. Monster Spared no expense with the way the product was displayed in the box. The multiple size tips that is included is extensive and guarantees comfort and fit for any user. I was worried at first how to assemble the Tips but it was Almost TOO EASY and the manual included actually gives a picture and detailed but simple "How To" on Installation of Tips to Cleaning and Storage. While i was playin' with em with the tips i noticed how Sturdy and Compact they were. You could drop these (Not Recommended)things and probably not break the casing. I did want the Cord to be longer because it would snag on my head. Easy Fix and Small Con Considering all of the Pros. When I put the Turbines in my ears i was very surprised how Snug And Comfy they were. Even after an hour and a half of Listening to music my ears were not sore at all. NO LEAKING!!!! I was testing how loud i can put the volume through the turbines before someone about 1 foot away could hear my music. I would have to literally blow out my ear drums before she even heard a faint outline of the music i was Jammin'. I Listen to "Everything" so i knew Monster was definitely going to have to bring their game faces. Of Course I started with Some Underground Hip Hop and The Bass was as if i had 2 "15's" behind me Bumping with no distortion. I Felt like I had a system with an EQ in my head It was an awesome feeling. Next I tried some good old fashioned 90's Death Metal and this time the highs from the guitar leads and solos along with the double bass drums were LIVE and KICKIN. Last but not least i tried some Smooth Jazz and not to my surprise now, The Vocals were very pronounced with a nice solid band supporting the levels. No matter what Genre or song, When I closed my eyes it felt as if it was the closest experience to being there live with the Artist themselves. I have never listened to Headphones that sound that True and Classy. Massive quality on the Design. Finally Headphones that accommodate for the everyday and all around listener and fan. Everything From Smooth Jazz to Death Metal and Hip Hop for those Club Bangin Slappin Beats. It Definitely Was a RIDE!!!!!!!!!!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.
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 was introduced to this unique piece of hi-fidelity equipment during a remote car-camping experience. When my buddy pulled this unit out of his trunk and clicked on the iPod, I was absolutely blown away. I was impressed with its quality and operation over a long period of time at high volume levels, on a mere eight D-cell batteries. I have had many boom boxes over the years, and also have several hi-fi speakers throughout my home.I purchased this unit on Amazon after the price dropped to ~$200. I look forward to quality performance sound for years to come when I need a take-away machine. The only downside is that it is not a radio. It only accepts iPods. If you live by your iPod, don't hesitate to purchase this unit like I did. Buy it now...you will be pleased.!
Great GPS device. We took a trip to Austin, TX just after receiving it and was totally impressed. Today's technology is awesome!!
I've been using USB transfer cables every day for years to keep my desktop and laptop synchronized. This is the first time I've used one with JetLan (PCLinq2) software and the experience has been horrible. I can't transfer more than one small file at a time without the software locking up. I've been trying for an hour now and anything bigger than about 20 MB just won't go across (smaller files do fine). This is under WinXP SP2. Also, the software defaults to the C:\ root drive and doesn't seem to have a way to override the default starting directory for transfers. Do yourself a favor and find a cable with better software.
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.
It sure would be nice if Kensington were a little more forthcoming about the actual models this thing is supposed to support. I bought an HP laptop, none of the tips fit, and support tells me there isn't one available. That's AFTER I ordered it based on the rather misleading description ("supports virtually all manufacturers"), tore open the clamshell packaging, and got thoroughly frustrated trying to find any actual specifications for power output and dimensions for the array of tips Kensington has on their website.I did learn through the user forums on HP's web site that the N19 tip for Dell laptops fits newer HPs, and has the right specs for power output, and therefore should work. But of course that one isn't included, and I have numerous hoops to jump through just to get this thing working.I hate to stick it to the seller by RMA'ing an opened, unsaleable product, so I'm going to try at least for awhile to get the right tip for this.Thumbs down to Kensington for vague and unhelpful documentation and support.
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.
PNY Verto GeForce 8500GT 512MB Video CardI just very recently ordered the GeForce 8500GT 512 Video Card. I wasVERY IMPRESSED, with the order process. I had the Video Card in justa few days after I ordered it. I had planned to install it in my Win-dows XP, but it would not work, instead installed it in my WindowsVista. Had it installed in no time..very pleased with it and a priceI couldn't pass up. Strongly reccomend if video card is needed forupgrade.
I would definatley recomend this item. I use it everyday and the battery life is great and over all performance is perfect. Thanks again Kensington.
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 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 like it, but I did needed to buy an Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler to place on top of it. It is stable, comfortable well-made which makes it easy to transport my computer from place to place in my home. Great stable surface when working with a my computer in my lap. Too big for mobile everyday use away from my home, however I will probably take it with me on most extended trips. I just don't see how it can cool a computer since it covers the bottom of my computer vents and restricts air flow. My computer got warmer.
We tried others, but this is the ONLY one that performed as advertised. It should come as Standard Equipment with every new laptop.
This mouse has a problem with tracking. At times it tracks well at other times it skips badly. This is a piece of junk that I'm throwing out.
While it makes the camera a little bulky, the plastic gives a good secure feeling of non-slip while holding the camera and the preformed buttons operate the camera controls very well. They even provide positive feedback in the way of the button "click". I keep it on my camera at all times and am convinced it has saved the camera body much wear and tear already. Much easier to take on and off than I expected.
I look for one criterion: do they do what they are supposed to. These do. You put batteries into the unit and plug it into the audio jack. Then you can sit in bed and hear the TV flawlessly whilst your wife can sleep. No cracks, no pops, no domestic arguments. One drawback: I have a Ph.D., but I could not figure out how to place the batteries into the headphones without looking it up on the internet.
This is a very satisfactory stick for MS Flight Simulator. And the price is right!
I bought two prior to Christmas to send with laptops that I installed for Make A Wish. Today I am buying two more. They work very well and installbetter than any other USB type I used. They get awesome in-house reception.
This is the quickest and cheapest way to upgrade an MSI Wind. It works perfectly.For those of you who don't know where to begin doing the upgrade yourselves, here's a great tutorial:http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/how-to/msi-wind-ram.aspx
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!!
Working perfectly in my Dell Latitude D520 running Vista Home Basic. Huge performance increase from 512 MB of RAM. No more thrashing the hard disk swap area. The system is much more responsive.
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
Nice crystal clear hardcase for iPod Nano, very easy to mount.It doesn't protect the Nano connections from dust or small things and is no good for carring the headphones cable as it says in the product information.Silicone cases are better, but this one shows your Nano as nice as it is (if you care).
I love this thing. It's pretty economical, especially compared to some of the other GPS units out there. The Street Pilots are awesome. You can find all kinds of stuff with this and it will take you right to it. Gas stations, restaurants, streets, just about anything you can think of. It is small and portable but has a good sized screen. It is easy to use, easier than I thought for just having a couple of buttons. A fun toy for those that like gadgets.
Works as advertised. My camcorder was only showing lines during playback and with one ten second run with the head cleaner I was back in business. I highly recommend this product.
This is the first high definition LCD I have purchased. After doing quite a bit of research, I ordered this Toshiba 42" LCD television from Amazon. I used Amazon's free delivery, which Amazon said would take about two weeks. However, after four days, I used the tracking link and found out that the television had been scanned into the local Eagle facility. Rather than waiting for Eagle to call me, I called Eagle and scheduled a delivery time for two days later. So, the delivery ended up being much faster than I originally expected.The televison itself has a very good picture as well as good sound. My cable company could not get me hooked up to high definition for several weeks, so I found an old "rabbit-ears" antenna and hooked it to the Toshiba, and I get five HD channels from the local broadcast stations. (You can have cable service and an antenna hooked up at the same time; you use the remote to go from one to the other.) The HD picture quality is incredibly good! The picture is extremely clear, and the colors are crisp and bright. I am very impressed. Overall, I am very happy with this Toshiba televison.
This is a good buy for the price and features. Look at the features. Can detect laser, K, Ka, X with the 360 degree protection. It gives timely audible alerts and more. I like this very much for the price and value compared to $150 radars.
OK, there's a lot of scepticism in these posts and rightly so. You ask yourself - how can an Ethernet cable justify such a price tag?. You sit there applying conventional thinking to the problem; you know the music is digital. You know the transmission protocol is TCP/IP, the same protocol that can deliver this website around the globe without a single bit error. You cannot imagine in your wildest dreams how a humble link cable can make a difference.But there's stuff you don't know. Deep stuff, stuff that's going to blow the electronics industry wide open.I've got a friend who knows someone in Denon, and if the rumours are to be believed then we are standing on the precipice of a tipping point. A fundamental shift in the global zeitgeist that is going to make the credit crunch and global warming look like a stroll in the park.For years, the huge electronics mega-corporations have been locked in an epic struggle, making their products ever smaller, lighter, cheaper and more energy-efficient - but nobody has pulled away from the pack and delivered the killer blow. Until now.My friend says the Denon guys spent years and trillions of yen on advanced R&D; to try and improve the transmission of 1s and 0s in a digital music system and now they've done it. The solution, like all genius inventions, is brilliantly simple - they added a new value called "2".So far nobody knows how they did it, but my contact says that within our lifetimes they are pretty sure they will be sending 3s! Maybe even 4s. I don't know about you, but I'm selling everything I own and buying Denon stock, because in the brave new world there's no place for people with only 2 values in their binary.Liberate tutame ex inferis. You have been warned.
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.
This is the greatest GPS I have ever owned or rented from Hertz or Avis. Right out of the box and I was good to go. Lots of excellent features and up to date software. I was cruising cornfields in IL on county roads with corn taller than my car on both sides and I ended right where I wanted to be. So very simple to use, too. The estimated arrival time feature is great. I recommend this GPS to anyone needing an automotive GPS.
I got this product because I work from home and have two computers in my office, a work laptop and a personal machine with a large monitor, ergonomic keyboard, and better mouse. I was recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel in my right hand, and the laptop's puny keyboard and mouse were no longer the most comfortable or wisest option for me. I got this switch so I could use the good keyboard and mouse, as well as the 25" monitor, with my laptop as well as with my personal machine. Ergonomically, it's a much better choice. I could have just gotten an extra monitor, keyboard, and mouse for the laptop, but that would have been far more money than I spent on the switch. Plus, it allowed me to put the laptop up on a Deskstandz stand and free up some much needed desk space.No, the switch does not work with wireless keyboards, and there is nowhere in the manual or on the packaging it says this, and that is a problem. I gave it a downgrade for this lack of information. However, I have a wireless mouse (Logitech MX Revolution) and it DOES work with that. Or, you can use it with a wired keyboard that has a built-in USB port, and plug the wireless mouse's receiver into the keyboard, and that also works fine.I agree with the user who said not to bother using the audio inputs. I don't really use sound much on my laptop, and I have a Bose system on my personal machine, so I just let each computer handle its own sound. If I really cared about sound from the laptop, I'd just hook up some wireless speakers to my laptop and position them near the shared monitor.One thing laptop users need to know: to get the laptop to use the external monitor, you will need to use some kind of keystroke combination to switch the monitors. My Toshiba laptop uses one of the function key alternates available by pressing the "FN" key (FN-F5). This foxed me for a short time.Also, although it's not marked on the switch, it does matter where you plug in your keyboard vs. your mouse on the switch. If it's not working properly, try swapping their positions.
I am very pleased with Apple's 1 GB iPod Shuffle. Easy to download music. Compact, Sleek and easy to use.
I got these speakers for my Airport Express. They're a perfect match. More usefully, if you get a USB->power adapter, then you can power the speakers from the Airport's USB socket -- no extra wires!The airport only gives about a quarter as much power as the speakers really want, so they can't play as loud as with the supplied power brick, but it's still fine for radio/background use. If anyone else wants to do the same, google for AAUSBPCP24 (that's a suitable power-connecter). Technically, the plug is 3.5mm OD / 1.3mm ID. It's supposed to run up to 15v/1000mA, though the Airport/USB provides 5v/500mA.
outside of an issue with the earbud separating where the two halves of the metal ends meet in the middle, and finding the correct earplugs, once I crazy glued them back together and found the right fit, the sound from these things was stellar. Handles distortion free thumping bass with ease. Anyone having issue with the sound either received the occasional mistake in a product, or may need to concentrate on rating the poor ability of their ears to hear. I've had these for quite some time now, and they're a great purchase and a quality product.
I purchased these headphones for half the price I was expecting to, but received better quality than I ever could have wished for. You can't imagine a clearer sound than these headphones provide!
This HOSA GPM-103 3.5mm TRS to 1/4" TRS Adaptor is the perfect solution to interface a computer or other device using the 3.5mm stereo standard to a studio or instrument 1/4" input. Why pay more for something when this is quality made, and should last a long time? 5 Stars!
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.
Ordered this filter for my Canon 5D and it awesome. The quality is great and the pictures come out just they way I want them too. I would definitely recommend this filter.
I always listened to my ipod with the apple supplied ear buds. Then I went out and bought a 200$ set of Etymotics. The isolation and sound was incredible but 0 bass. I then bought a set of the V-moda's bass freq's. Since then I have snatching these up and giving them as gifts to my music loving friends. They have excellent bass response and great clarity. I cannot say 1 negative item about these. These are my main staple for lawn mowing, yard work, and listening while riding the harley. For the price you would be stupid not to have a set of these in your possession.
I just received it and in a few minutes I got my first pic from an old film on negative. It's easy to operate and have a lot of controlers to adjust the image. It's realy worths the price.
I made a serious mistake when buying this product, my own fault. Although it does exactly what it says it does, know that it does not pass through a DD 5.1 signal to any external amplifier. DD Live does a fine job with stereo material, but it has no LFE when feeding it a 5.1 source if you use this, its best to feed it nothing but stereo files. Its great for its various formats, but if I had read all the reviews, I woulda purchased something else.
I'm an engineer, so trust me on this one. Sound is a wave, moving in one direction. A uni-directional cable such as this is needed for optimum listening pleasure. Some other poster, incorrectly I might humbly add, said using it backwards causes the music to play backwards. Installing it in reverse causes the 1's and 0's to start to clog the line since they have no where to go. As a result, you'll get no sound at all. If you do that, be careful when you turn the cable around as all the 1's and 0's will come out at once, potentially overloading your ethernet connection and exceeding your ISP's bandwidth caps.Overall, I gave it 5 stares because, in spite of the price (apparently there is one made every minute), it clearly does what it is designed to do.
Great unit for the price. It was easy to set up, and performs flawlessly. Not much more needs to be said. The only cons might be that it has TOO great of a wireless range, and there is no On/Off switch, so I need to unplug it, whenever it is not in use.
Acer is complete junk. Lots of stores are trying to push Acer because of the really high margins they get compared to other brands of laptops and desktops. I have had 2 Acers quit in the last year and a half, with Acer refusing to warranty either one. The first, my laptop, ran so hot that it actually burned the palm of my hand, red burn mark and everything. I called Acer support who told me that's normal. Well, I work at Sybase and have used laptops at work exclusively for the last 8 years. I know how hot laptops get, and third degree burns is not normal. A month later, the laptop's AC adapter fried. Again, Acer support refused to do anything. So, I bought a new AC adapter. Two weeks later, it fried also. Called back Acer support telling them this was not normal. "I agree" was the guys response, but since I was now ONE WEEK past the one year warranty, "TOO BAD!" They refuse to do anything even though my problems started well within the warranty period. Other problems with Acer is their build quality. Check how much the keyboards flex, screen hinges wobble, etc. Do yourself a favor, STAY AWAY FROM ACER.
The sound is amazing, compared to other eardbud headphones i had. also very comfortable. They also seem very durable,unlike the my previous pair of Gummies which came apart after a while. Very low prize. Overall Amazing Product.
Yo. As you can tell by my greeting I am a DJ. I am also a practicing occultist. Performing seances and summonings creates a great deal of vibration in the room. Also we are overweight and get really excited, so you can only imagine the amount of movement in the room. This vibration is detrimental when it comes to our audio cables. We always make mash-ups of U2's "Elevation" and Kanye Wests "Jesus Walks" when we are trying to exploit the dead, and without the best audio cables, this is impossible. Here is where Denon should have stepped in to save the day. Who was i kidding? If i want to ask Michael Jackson a question from beyond the grave (such as, "Why Michael? Why?!!") i'm going to need to spend a minimum of $5,000 for REAL audio cables. So to all of you out there just like me, don't waste the time or piddly amount of money.
I bought this for my thermal take armor case. I now have three and it creates a lot of fan power. Love it
I've had this radio for about 3 months. The headset is great, never having fallen out of my ears with daily 30 minute running use. Unfortunately, the headset stopped working this week due to a broken wire inside the connector. I also have trouble with the reception of some stations that come in fine on other radios. Overall, I'm not happy.
I had used PiN 100 for about a year, then accidentally broke it, so bought a PiN 570. After about 10 days' use, here's a comparison between PiN 570 and PiN 100.1. GPS functionality. PiN 100 worked smoothly right out of box in this respect. But PiN 570 had been giving me quite some headache for about a week until I finally grasped all the tricks after doing a lot of research online and conducting experiments myself.First trick is that, when the mapping software on PiN 570 complains GPS Device Not Found, go to Settings -> GPS and tap on the "ON" box. Somtimes the GPS is automatically turned off (nobody seems to no why) after you exit your mapping software. Sometimes the GPS is actually off even when the "ON" box is highlighted. So you want to tap on "ON" anyway no matter what it shows, then start your map software again, then the GPS Device would be back after a few seconds.Second trick is regarding the angle of GPS receiver. When you use PiN 570 in car (in the windshield cradle, in an up-straight position), a common mistake that novice users often make is to unfold the GPS receiver fully to 180 degrees so the GPS receiver points straight up. However, this is a very bad angle for the GPS receiver to detect satellite signals, because a large part of sky is blocked in the car. What you want to do is to unfold the GPS receiver to a smaller angle so that it points forward, to the front of car. That way the GPS receiver under the windshield would have a much easier time receiving satellite signals. PiN 100 didn't have this problem, because its GPS receiver was designed so that you could unfold it to at most 140 degrees or so, hence its GPS receiver naturally points forward, not up straight. In this respect I'd like to say that the PiN 570 GPS receiver design (which allows user to unfold the GPS receiver to 180 degrees) is much worse than that of PiN 100, causing quite some frustrating trouble for novice users when trying to use GPS in car.Speaking of car windshield cradle, I feel the cradle that comes with PiN 570 is designed much better than the one that came with PiN 100. In the old days when I used PiN 100, it's difficult to keep the Pocket PC in a upstraight position for a long time, because the cradle slips to left or right easily when driving on not-so-even roads. Now with PiN 570, the cradle holds the machine much more stably, never slipping. I am very happy with this improvement.2. Size and appearance. PiN 570 is quite a bit larger than PiN 100. I used to be able to easily slip PiN 100 in my pants pocket. But with the new PiN 570 I can't do the same. Also, the pure gray appearance of PiN 100 looks more sleaky than the black-and-gray of PiN 570. But that's just my personal taste.3. Speed. PiN 570 seems faster than PiN 100. When using MS Reader the read e-books, when I try to look up words with Encarta Pocket Dictionary, PiN 100 used to need 5-6 seconds to find a word, while PiN only needs 1-2 seconds, a big improvement that also makes me quite happy.So overall, after grasping all the GPS tricks, PiN 570 is quite good a purchase. Only problem to me is its size, but I'll put up with it.
Works like I bought it straight from Dell. No problems so far.Lighter than the old one actually and a lot more versatile.Great price compared to the 50+ Dell wanted for a replacement.On time shipping.
The legendary Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D lens is *the* normal lens to get for a film Nikon body. You just can't get faster than this, plus its superb optics has impressed photographers since 1962. (The D version came about in the 90s.) If you have a film body, this is pretty much a must-have.Unfortunately for us digital shooters, the 50mm translates into a focal length of 75mm, beyond the normal focal range. While this is not bad for portraiture -- a little bit of telephoto often flatters the subject -- if you (like me) wanted a real normal lens, this is not it. You'd have to make do with the 35mm f/2 D lens, which is of course one full stop slower.
i bought this unit 3 years ago, replaced the toner once, and it has been very reliable.i was a social science major in college, so i had to print a lot for all the papers i had to write. and this printer fit the bill perfectly. i highly recommend it!
I've had these headphones for almost 10 years and they worked great. Used on many gigs, sessions, and just normal music listening. They finally have met the end of the road as the swivel part has cracked. The only thing I didn't like about them was if I had them on while wearing my glasses, they were a little uncomfortable and painful on my ears. Other than that, great headphones for under $100.
I bought this product for my son's AT&T; Samsung SGH-A707 SYNC. The item was extremely cheap, so I figured I'd get two at once.Well, they worked perfectly out of the box - the problem is, both units failed within a week and a half of use. Real bummer.
This is a great lens that can be used for almost everything. It is great if you only want to take one lens with you. Pictures are very sharp and the color is good.
I had a Canon PowerShot SD450 before this one but I broke that one so I purchased this one. It takes good quality pictures, has features for creativity (B&W, Sepia, etc), and the preview screen in the back is large so you can see what you're taking a picture of very well. Some digital cameras have tiny preview screens which I hate - but this one is excellent in size. It also is easy to use & navigate, doesn't have a very long delay between pushing the button and the picture. It can focus on up to 5 faces at once (although sometimes it picks odd objects for the "face" in a picture that doesn't have people in them). It has good zoom as well. I can't rave enough, I definitely suggest it. Oh, it also has a rechargeable battery which I have found to be a must with digital cameras as they use up regular batteries very quickly.
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!
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).
I, too, read a lot of the online reviews and did my research on FM transmitters. This seemed to receive the best reviews. I was currently using an old Belkin TuneCast II which was absolutley worthless.So, I read the reviews and made my purchase. As soon as the Amazon.com box arrived, I ran to my car and plugged this in, picked one station and it was PERFECT! NEVER have changed the channel since! First channel worked! And I drive ALL over metro-Detroit, including outskirts of Jackson - the same channel works EVERYWHERE.Highly recommended... :)
I purchased this product last year. It worked fine for 6 weeks, and then some of the electronic components burned out or something. I contacted the company and they told me to mail them the speaker and they would send me a replacement. That was 4 months ago, and I still do not have a replacement. I have called them, left messages, and emailed them. I have been told by 3 different employees that the replacement speaker would be sent "right out." I just filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and hope I can get some justice finally. Beware of this company!!!! Their customer service is TERRIBLE!!
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).
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.
Purchased for a friend's laptop. Took longer to remove from plastic than it did to install. Works fine, no problems after a few days.
I used these headphones to watch movies, listen to music, and play video games, and for the most part they are amazing for the price. My only complaint with them is that after watching a 2 hour movie with them, they felt very uncomfortable and I couldn't wear them for awhile.
Not the easiest to use or the most comfortable but the sound is great for an ear bud.
I am an average consumer, not a PC expert by any means. I purchased an HP 9510i 12x4x32, installed it easily, and was able to burn a 20 song CD-R in about 12 minutes with the included software on my el-cheapo HP Pavilion PC. The unit failed though and I had to send it back for a full refund. The closest model they had in stock at the time however, was the 9150i 8x4x32. I figured I would lose a great deal of speed in burning CDs, but would save $50 on the purchase price, and decided to &quot;settle&quot; for this model. (While I waited for it to arrive, I happened to download a trial version of &quot;NERO&quot; off the internet.) I received the new unit, installed it in about five minutes and to my amazement, am now able to burn a 20 song CD-R in about 10 minutes! I highly recommend the 9150i. It was a breeze to install, and is idiot-proof when it comes to burning CDs. I guess I recommend scouting out some different software other than what it comes with, however.
I was so glad to find this item on Amazon.com. I didn't even realize the wireless remotes were available. I know from some of my older Canon 35MM products the wired remotes with extension (to allow you to be in a group shot and also take the shot) could quickly add up to the area of $100.This made it much more affordable and I no longer have to deal with that cumbersome cord stretched around the family photos.The only complaint I have about this product (if you could really call it a complaint) is that it is almost too small. Thank goodness it has a built-in clip that easily attaches to your neck strap or it could be lost easily.
I was really unhappy that this battery doesn't last as long as the original that it is supposed to be the same as (and it looks exactly the same). However it's a little better than the no-name batteries I bought in 2009, since it lasts longer than them, tho' the ratio of time the battery lasts/price paid is the same. For the price, this isn't very good!!! This is the 21st century - why can't we have better batteries (and not so many different ones - different kinds for each device - that aren't interchangeable)!
I read the review by the Princeton, NJ reviewer above and bought the product. I think that reviewer posted it to the incorrect product. This is for MINI-DISC players only. Not DVD. I called Allsop and they told me not to use it in my DVD player.
Most SLRs are expensive regardless of the brand. I find myself taking mine in and out of the case frequently and I remove the lenses or change lenses on the go. I found this lens cap to be exactly what I was looking for and the price was worth its weight in $$$. I'm a beginning user and want to make sure that I get long usage out of my digital camera.
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!
Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
I have owned these headphones for about 2 years now. The sound quality is excellent and the ear buds are very light. They create an excellent seal to keep out external noise. They fit so well in my ears that when I dropped my MP3 player the earphones didn't come out of my ears and the player was saved from an impact with the ground.I did have to return the headphones to the manufacturer under warranty once because of audio cutting out when the plug was moved. The return process (from their website) was easy and quick. Turnaround time for a replacement set of headphones was less than 10 days including the delivery both ways. I couldn't have been happier.
I bought this fan for my Antec 900 case and it fit like a glove, didn't even need the screws! The blue glow is a very nice finishing touch and goes well with the overall design of the case. I have all my fans at the max speed and the noise they generate all together is no louder than a regular computer with a couple of fans.
Can someone make sense of this for me please? """The smaller the maximum aperture, the smaller and lighter the lens.""" WTF?Anyway... it's an affordable range for those of us in the real world to explore. It gets 4 stars for price Vs usability for the Joe Soaps and the Jane Does like me out there.
I'm amazed on a daily basis how much sound these phone's block out. I work in an "open office" with no cubicles or privacy, just a large open space with lots of tables and ambient noise. These cans allow me at least to have auditory privacy.To give you a sense of the noise blocking, the other day my watch alarm went off. My tablemates 10 feet away had to wave at me and point at their wrist, at which point I saw my watch blinking and realized the alarm must be on. (I have very good hearing). Other frequencies are more noticeable than others however - I can generally hear if people within 10 or so feet of me are talking, but can't make out words.If you like to enjoy your music/audio in silence, these Sennheiser's will give you great passive noise-canceling with no need to replace batteries or addition of hiss like the active noise canceling phones.Fit-wise I have a 7.25 size hat size, and I can wear them all day. I do take them off periodically but it's more to do an auditory check-in on what's going on around me. I could see them feeling tight if you have a really large noggin.Great audio quality is Sennheiser's strongpoint and these cans deliver in that regard.Highly recommended!
This is the 2nd GPS I've purchased, the first being one for someone else back in early 2001. Since taking up geocaching in March of 2003 and purchasing the Venture soon after that, I've had the opportunity to take a look at the old model (which was also a Garmin and looks like it belongs in a museum already), as well as a couple of Magellans and one of the Garmin Gekkos. So far, I like this unit more than any of the others I've seen.The three things that really stand out in this product are the screen resolution (much clearer than any of the other units), the icon choices (I couldn't believe my friend's Magellan doesn't have a geocache as an option! Let alone a found geocache), and the durability (the other units all had hard plastic bodies that wouldn't bounce or take a fall as well as the rubber-coated Venture).I only give this a four because I'm sure there is better out there, though perhaps not at this price range. My friend's Magellan, which is priced much higher than the Venture, does have some actual road maps in the device, as opposed to the Venture's city points, but for my purposes, this unit is doing all that I require of it and more. Given the limited research I did, I am thus far not at all disappointed that I paid up from the Gekko models or that I didn't pay up to the even higher priced models.
I recently bought this TV from Amazon and needless to say it was a great deal and excellent TV for the money. If you want an LCD TV and save some money you should seriously consider this model.
I have been buying these for several years. I love the colors and they work great at the gym. These pink ones I bought as a stocking stuffer for my daughter
I've been using this camera for 7 and its still works well.The range is exactly as advertised.Clear images at very low light.I would have no problem recommending this camera to anyone.
I own four of these and I do really like them a lot. Sure they are not as quick as the third-party chargers, but they work just fine.
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.
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 sound quality on these speakers is great....However the construction quality is terrible!About a year after buying these speakers, the left speaker just stopped working. I was disappointed and thought maybe I was just unlucky and the thing broke. I really liked the sound quality so I went out and bought another pair of the exact same speakers. Today, about 6 months after purchasing my second pair of speakers, THE LEFT SPEAKER STOPPED WORKING....AGAIN!I don't usually write any reviews for products I buy but this really got me angry and I felt like I could at least write a bad review and share my unfortunate experience with the Bose Companion 2 speakers.
Wow!!! These sound awesome!!!! Sleek but I wish they were black to match my decor. I definitely recommend these speakers.
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 [price] 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.
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.
If you have ever held a real SLR (Canon, Fuji, Olympus, etc.) SLR film camera in your hands, don't WASTE YOUR MONEY on this thing. It feels like it is made of the same plastic used at to make the toy cameras at the dollar store. The battery cover will break after a few battery changes; the lens rattles like it is going to fall out. It is smaller and less professional looking that you might imagine.After flipping from LCD to viewfinder about 10 times, the mirror on the one I ordered began to stick.Do youself a favor...if you are considering this camera, go to W..mart and pick one up and see how it feels. Then if you still like it, come back to amazon and order it. (It is about $80 cheaper at Amazon!).
If you need one you can't go wrong with the Targus keyboard. Very small footprint when folded. It isn't much larger than my Visor in it's soft case. Very easy to type on. I bought it on sale with a rebate. The total cost was [a small amount]!
This is a great way to get on the internet while on the go. It works with almost all platforms of PDA, be it a Palm, Pocket PC or Psion. Also, because it uses the IRDA port, you can get on the net and still use your expansion slot for memory. My only complaint is the battery life... which falls somewhat short of the advertised &quot;4 hours&quot;. If you plan on doing a lot of traveling, you might want to pick up the optional AC adapter for this while you are at it. Other than the battery life, this is a great little unit and well worth the money.
I bought these for my iPod, and since their earbuds are really comfortable and don't hurt your ears after a while worn. Don't expect these to be the best sound in the world as compared to products that cost $200, but don't think these are crappy either. These have really good bass, are comfortable, and at a good price. Have had them for months now and still working great.
I just got my DVD-LV57 and its working great. My first thought was this little thing isnt going to be as fascinating as a standard DVD, and i was right... its much better.Great quality look, i like it better than the DVD-LV60, even though the screen is smaller.
It is working really good and useful, advisable for everybody who need a radio!Also there is lots of possibilities to use.
The products I received was earlier than I expected. Besides, free shipping,tax and cheapper price than most retail stores, I really enjoyed buying this brand new MP3 from Amazon. Thanks
Overall, this is a very good system for someone with a budget. I've had mine for almost 4 years.1. The Receiver:Pros: It has all the connectors you can think of.Cons: It's huge, it doesn't auto-select between Digital and Analog audio in. It is hard to find a universal remote that will handle JBL.2. DVD:Pros: MP3 player, 5 CD/DVDs.Cons: It's huge, truncates the names of the songs, firmware sucks. Had to take it to the shop because it didn't accept CD/DVDs at some point.3. Speakers:Pros: Good sound for the price, it includes the bases.Cons: Bases are not quite well designed or manufactured, may break.4. Remote:Pros: Universal.Cons: Very poor design.
Since this is a neck strap, I bought several of these to replace the short wrist straps of my point and shoot cameras. My Canon S90 nylon strap has been shredded from coming into contact with velco or hook-and-loop fasteners. I had to kiss that strap good bye. This one is metal and completely coated with thick durable clear plastic. It will not grab or pinch your skin or clothes. My other problem was that when my cameras are attached to short wrist straps they tend to stay on my pockets or in their protective cases due to laziness and lack of accessibility. If you wear your camera around your neck (with no case) you will shoot more! This is a high quality 34" Canon OEM neck strap and made in Japan. I highly recommend this neck strap.
I've had the Rebel, the Rebel XT, and now this Rebel XTi. The design just keeps getting better and better. I love the new bigger screen. It's so much easier to see the camera settings. I highly recommend this camera.
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
I bought a pair of these 4 or 5 years ago and my treatment of them has been nothing short of abusive. I really beat the hell out of them, for years, and they hold up like a champ. They sound great too but that's all in the spec sheet.
If you enjoy talking to a support person for 2 hours or more with a script that says &quot;Reboot your PC&quot; and &quot;Reboot the router&quot; then the Netgear DG814 is just the piece of kit for you. The box it comes in says 24/7 support I think this means 24 minutes in any 7 day period. Try ringing the UK support number out of office hours and you get a machine that won't even take a message.Email support is just as good, a promise of getting back to you within one business day is just a promise. I'm not sure what planet they base their day on, but it certainly isn't Earth. If and when I get an answer from them I may amend this, but currently well over one business day and counting.When it works the Netgear DG814 works well, but if it goes wrong, then unless your supplier provides support, try buying something other than the Netgear DG814.
Contrary to the manufacturer's claims, this device is not fully compatible with all HDMI devices for 1080p content. Case in point, the screen flickers constantly when connected to a PS3 set at 1080p resolution. Connecting the PS3 directly to the TV eliminates the issue, so the problem is clearly with this device rather than the PS3.Seems to be work fine with my Apple TV, but it's content doesn't go up to 1080p.if you intend to use this for 1080p content, buyer beware.
I purchased a computer and it arrived. Taking the machine out of the box, I was very pleased with the look and feel and design of the computer itself. However, after the computer booted up, I realized just how unusable this product was out of the box. The machine comes with more trialware installed than any reasonable person should have to put up with. The software was so overrun with trialware that the machine crawled after booting up. All of the trialware started popping up dialogs asking me to update my software and and asking me to purchase full versions. The computer was utterly useless. I had to format the computer and put a clean version of Windows Vista on the box. However, this machine doesn't come with ANY disk -- not even a recovery disk. If you want a recovery disk, you have to pay for it. The downside to that is, even if you had a recovery disk, you'd still end up installing all of the trialware again.Sony did a great job with the computer, but their execution on the full user experience makes me rate this computer poorly. Had Sony at least given me the ability to completely wipe the computer to a clean Vista install, I would have rated it a 2. Had they simply supplied installation CDs for the trialware and shipped the clean machine without anything pre-installed, I would have given this computer a 4 our of 5. Thanks for listening.
I was looking forward to these, as traditional earbuds fall out of my ears with the slightest jostle or bump. I couldn't figure out how something this big is supposed to fit into a space the size of an ear opening. They are 1"x3/4" big. I passed this around at work and nobody else could figure out how to make them fit, either.Maybe that's why the only picture of them actually IN an ear is a drawn one.
Yes. the picture is amazing and the sound is great. this is the best tv in the whole world.The vibrant picture and the real HD TV is all on this beautiful SONY KDL-32S2400 32" Bravia S-Series Digital LCD HDTV .you can really see 5000 contrast ratio .I have not HD Cable Tv.. and the programs are amazing.. Just with the simple cable.
This battery was a replacement for my OEM battery in my Panasonic cordless phone. It fit exactly as the original and after charging during the night, it performed well.......
I can't review the quality of these speaker sound or other characteristic.The ad state" Mission M35i 3 ways Floorstanding Tower Speaker-Pair".The Pair never came, just one speaker was sent to me,I return the Item.Very dissapointed with the process and alternative given to me.
This Genius Twin Wheel is great! The built in buttons are really convenient. Pedals have fast reaction. Totally give it a 5 star!
Really a pleasure on a long plane trip; almost magic effect of being in an acoustic capsule. Only drawback: after a few hours the ear-pieces start to feel heavy. If they ever develop a light one that looks and feels like ear-muffs, I'd probably wear it all the time.
delivery in time, goods in perfect condition, no problems with installation, system recognises the upgrade
These are in my opinion what a decent set of computer speakers should be. The quality is typical Klipsch, which is outstanding. This is actually my second pair of them. The first I ended up with a surround sound to replace them in a bedroom. I then sold that pair and really wish that I had not sold them here recently where I now have a place to use them again. I just rebought them after considering the THX Certified Logitech pair. To me this win hands down in quality and sound. You will not be disappointed with these speakers.
I used this speaker wire as an upgrade to the wire that came with my Onkyo surround sound system. This stuff is well made. No complaints at all. Will buy it again for sure.
Beware of poor product description on this Toshiba DVD/VCR player. While it has Component and S-Video quality outputs.....they only work with the DVD Player! The VCR only has Composite outputs for it!!!! Who uses Composite outputs in this day! I requested a refund 10 minutes after I opened the box....which was so worn and torn that it was obvious others had done exactly the same thing!
I've been waiting to upgrade to an LCD monitor. After reading the review on Samsungs smaller *MP monitors, I knew that I wanted a built in tuner, but I also knew I wouldn't be as satisfied with a 17&quot; LCD.Read the announcement on this model months ago, but Samsung was forever getting it to market. Very happy I waited for it.Picture is wonderful using the analog 15pin input, has DVI as well, but I probably won't bother with until I upgrade video card. Can't imagine that my picture will improve much.Response time is faster that most LCD's. DVD's, online games, etc. look great. Every pixel works.Was really suprised by the sound quality. I had planned to set up external speakers to enhance the sound. After hearing the sound on this, I'm not in any rush. The finest sound I've heard from any multimedia monitor. (and I've owned the incredible Toshiba with the built in subwoofer).If you don't require or think you might want the built in tuner, Samsung has some similarly spec'd 19&quot; lcd's that are more reasonably priced.I'm glad I purchased this one.
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).
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.
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.
I installed this on myAquos Quattron LE830 SERIES/70IN 1080Pand it fits perfectly. The built in level was nice, even though I double checked it using a real level it seemed to match fine. The installation was easy, but required two people only because the TV was so big.Overall very satisfied.
I hooked these speakers up to my pc in about 12 minutes and shortly thereafter played Acoustic Alchemy's Mr. Chow track via an on-line music subscription... crisp, clean sound ... no surprise since these are Klipsch and the sound quality comes through with no distortions, no rumble. no rattle. The subwoofer adjustment on the front of the primary speaker is a plus... easy to adjust for the type of music and volume.I expected to pay almost twice for bose speakers.... but Klipsch keeps me smiling.... Now onto the Dark Side of the Moon.the price was better than i expected and t
Awesome case! I like quality items and after much research i picked this case. Use of all buttons excellent. Love that it has a HARD HIGH DENSITY screen protector. Rubberized body has awesome grip feels sturdy in hand. Kind of ugly wish there were different colors. Also case increases size but i don't mind. I'm a large man and like big devices. Can plug in usb cord with no problem. I use different speakers and headphones with different size plugs and have no problem fitting them in the 3.5mm jack opening. Dropped it a few times and have had no problems. I treat it nice as to not test the limits but feel it would withstand anything. only gave 4 stars do to asthetics of beauty. But technical Protective use scores thru the roof!!!
I used this device in my back yard and while it did zap insects, the high voltage circuit burnt out. I didn't realize that once the high-voltage is gone the bug zapper is simply a bug-attractor. I give this two stars because I have had worse experiences with these devices (including one that died in less than 4 weeks).
I love this TV. The picture is crisp and clear. My room mate helped me hook up the connections and we didn't even need HD cables. We used regular cables in the HD slots it looks great. I also use my 360 on the tv, and it is amazing as well.
I live in a suburb. With this little antenna, I can see all the major local new/international news channels. For the price, it is a great product!
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
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
Ms. Rasmussen, I've been looking at this camera for a while and I want it sooooo bad! I haven't been able to get it though because I haven't saved up enough...if you got them for forty dollars thats so cool and could you please tell me where so I could get one for that too? A hundred dollars is a lot to a kid like me. I hope you check on this camera again so you can tell me. Pretty please? I won't tell anyone, I promise!
I bought these to use as inexpensive desk headphones at work, and for that purpose they are just fine. I'm not an audiophile or a sound board engineer, so to me the sound quality is very good. Not sure what a lot of the kvetching about "plastic noise" is about in some of the lower rated reviews; once they're on my head, they don't move around enough to make noise. My only negative would be that (as someone else said) they don't completely block out the outside world at lower volumes, but for $22 they're a good enough buy that they don't have to.
First of all I must say that this camera CAN take some wonderful, even incredible looking pictures. But since everyone else is proclaiming its virtues, I will write mainly about its negatives. There aren't too many, but it does have a few drawbacks; a couple of which I just don't understand.This camera is now the fourth digital camera I have bought. The first was the Nikon Coolpix 995 for my wife. The second was the Sony F707 for me. The third was the Canon SD400 for my wife. And lastly the XTi for me. So I have had a little experience with cameras at or near "prosumer" level. This is why I find it hard to believe how the XTi can get some of these things wrong.First of all is the white balance. Of my 4 cameras, this camera has, by far, the worst indoors Auto White Balance. I am using compact fluorescent light bulbs and daylight lights in the house and the XTi makes everything look yellow. And none of the other white balance options is close either. The one saving grace is the Custom White Balance option. You perform this Custom White Balance by taking a picture of something gray (preferably a large gray piece of paper or a card made just for this, and have it centered in the picture) and then selecting this picture as the Custom White Balance reference. After doing this the White Balance is nothing short of superb. I even had it work just by zooming in on something white and then selecting it as the reference picture. (I guess white works just as well as gray.)But my disappointment is, "Why does this have to be done at all?" All three other cameras of mine handle this lighting much better than the XTi. But what's really the saddest is that the Canon Elph handles it better than the XTi.It's nice that, after some hassle, it does have good white balance. But I shouldn't have to carry around a gray card everywhere I go or touch up every photo I take to get the right white balance. Especially when a 1 year old Canon does it better, for half the price.My next gripe is the lack of spot metering. It wouldn't bother me so much if:1) The other metering options were more consistent.2) Every other camera I own didn't have it.3) Canon Tech Support hadn't told me that they reserve Spot Metering for their higher end cameras.....Especially when their own [...] has it!! How is a $500 camera higher end than the XTi?Usually I can select partial metering and then turn up the exposure about 1/3 to 2/3 of a stop and get decent exposure. But it would be much more consistent to just have a spot metering option; especially with backlit subjects, or with a lot of harsh, low sun and shade in the picture.My last gripe is about the included software, especially with RAW pictures. Don't even try loading this software on anything but a dual-core or 4 GHz PC. The software is ssslllooowww!!! For one thing, both the Zoombrowser EX and Digital Photo Professional start scanning the hard drive for pictures as soon as the software loads, and there doesn't seem to be any way to stop it. If you have a lot of pictures on your computer, it will take a long, long time before the software lets you do anything. Make sure you have coffee ready! The other thing is that the software is just a memory hog and runs excruciatingly slow; especially when trying to edit RAW or .cr2 files. Speaking of which, why does Canon have to use such a non-standard file? I would be glad to use some other software for editing my RAW's, but Canon's proprietary files can't be opened by other "normal" programs. So for now I'll just stick to .jpg's.Then there's the other complaints, which are true. The kit lens isn't very good. The form-factor could use work. ( I am constantly hitting the FEL button on accident) and the view finder is kind of smallish; among others.Overall I am pleased with the camera. I have some wonderful pictures already on the wall. But I've also had a few real stinkers due to the lack of spot metering and the occasional terrible white balance. If it weren't for these two (rather huge for me) issues, than I would give the XTi 5 stars. But until Canon fixes these glaring issues it won't be given my highest rating. And it also won't be recommended by me to anyone who's serious into photography.
I LOVE this camera. I can't stop playing with it. I will say though that it'll take a while for a novice to learn exactly how to maximize a shot with all the different features. I'm not a fan of reading manuals either. but it looks great and does a fabulous job. I would highly recommend it if you're looking for a little more than a point and shoot but not quite ready for the big guns.
I have owened this camera for approx.one month and have taken at least 250 shots +. The only bad photos out of the bunch were due non- auto program and my own incompetance. There is some noise factor @ 800 ISO but is easily corrected with &quot;Neat Image &quot;.Purple fringing DOES NOT exist on this camera. I have blown up 8 1/2 X 11 pictures and zoomed to the max and saw nothing. I believe Sony corrected the problem with firmware early on, but, the myth goes on.
I love this camera because it still has the viewfinder. I hate the cameras with just the window on the back. In the sun, you cannot see the picture you are trying to take
I played with one of these at Best Buy and thought the display was hard to read and the knob and buttons felt cheap. When I ordered my unit I got the newer all BLACK version display panel and these things have been improved. I chose the 3100 model because I realized I don't have a lot of space on my cars dash to put a lot of displays.I ordered mine with not just a custom wiring harness for my 1998 Accord EX, but with a custom wiring harness which includes prewired mute configuration (quickconnectproducts dot com). I was dreading having to run the wiring for power until I realized I didn't have too!! The power is also automatically taken via the wiring harness from the power going to the radio. I installed it myself in about 1 hour.The Parrot has some thoughtful ergonomic design. Very functional. For example, when you turn your key ignition off while on a call, instead of going dead and dropping the call, it continues to to stay on and asks you if you would like to transfer the audio back to the phone! How cool is that.Audio quality is great. First, unlike my 2008 RAV4 factory bluetooth which is very good, the Parrot is FULL DUPLEX which means both of you can talk at the same time which allows much smoother conversations. It has the magic DSP background noise elimination so callers don't hear the road noise. All the echo is cancelled as well, and your voice is processed to remain strong and loud despite being distant from the microphone. Callers tell me I sound like I am directly talking on the phone and not on a speaker phone. The Parrot audio amp which sends sound to the car speakers does have a small amount of high frequency hiss/noise in the background; however this isn't a problem as you can only hear it when the engine is shut off.Even though the Parrot doesn't have an interface for your steering wheel controls (I don't have them anyway), you can still operate some of the key functions via voice recognition. Because the Parrot voice recognition limits you to half a dozen voice commands, they actually work!The 2-3 line display of the Parrot CK3100 is plenty of display for me. Some users may not even need a model with a display. The display indicates phone battery charge and cellular signal strength, although on my Palm Treo 700p with Verizon the cell signal strength is not accurate as displayed on the CK3100 display.Mounting the display and microphone for these types of devices in a car is always a challenge. However, the Parrot kit includes several different mounts for both the display and microphone. Some quite unique and helpful. The best assortment of actually useful mounting hardware I have seen.When talking on my cell phone while driving, I am aware that my attention is diverted. I don't like it. So for some time now I have used a Plantronics headset (great product). That improved the situation some but then I tried talking via bluetooth speakerphone in our 2008 RAV4. Talking on speakerphone is VERY different. It is much safer in my opinion. It is just like talking to the person sitting next to you in the car. I would encourage everyone who wants to be a safer less distracted driver while on the cell to get a GOOD QUALITY FULL DUPLEX speakerphone for their car. The Parrot 3100 fits the bill.
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 :-) ).
Quality product that is easy to use, right out of the box, convenient, and with good sound quality. No, not like an expensive stereo system, but like a good, strong radio station.
Did not work as advertised. I am getting better HDTV with my 20 year old roof antenna. Ireturnd the product.
I purchased two of these pads last year and both have held up very well. These have significant height on the lift which effectively cools our laptops. Additionally, these are small and very portable. I can easily fit a cooling pad in my laptop bag and pull it out when I use my laptop in a coffee shop or in a client's office. This also helps protect my laptop vents from the gunk and junk that are sometimes on publicly used surfaces.Recently the bf and I went out of state and used the pads to separate and cushion our two laptops in the same laptop bag. Very pleased with this purchase and when/if these wear out, I will definitely purchase more.
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!
We had one of these already and liked it so much we bought a 2nd for our son. It is easy to use and doesn't have the fans that you have to plug in but still keeps the laptop from overheating.
I can barely run a vacuum cleaner and this has been so easy. I love it! I've been laminating everything. Hopefully the cat will stay out of the way!
Crucial memory has never failed me - which is why I went back to them for upgrading my printer memory. I purchased through Amazon to take advantage of my Prime shipping option.
While it does not stop everyone from seeing what is on your screen, it does hinder their view. I work in an office with bright florescent lighting and this filter did something unexpected. This filter stopped the screen reflections that had been straining my eyes and causing fatigue headaches, for this reason alone I would recommend this product. Fortunately though I am not limited to only one reason, because this product does somewhat block people who are not directly behind you from seeing your screen depending upon their viewing position.
Product arrived in a brown box and inside was a bag with the document holder inside that. Box states contents and should have come with two large Command strips but did not.. Spending six more bucks to order Command strips and then I'll see how it works.. If you have large Command adhesive strips laying around your house, you will probably love this..UPDATE: I bought Command strips and then noticed that some parts were not in the box as well.. The part that the strip adheres to and slides onto the arm was not in the box. dropping the rating as low as it will go..
I have 2 of these on 2 different computers, both smoked as soon as it connected. I installed the driver first, reboot the PC, connecting the USB port, then it starts giving out burning smell. I immediately disconnect it from the USB port and put in a flash drive to verify my PC is ok. And it behaves the same on the 2nd unit on my new computer, behaved excatly the same. As soon as the PC re-boot and get to log on, it smoked. Under both cases, the USB ports on both PC are okay. Call for help to Trendnet, no comment on the issue and asked me to pay for shipping to send them back!?!?!?? I would not buy this brand for a long time. RMA# 105049 - Product Ref case # 110095 & 110097.
For the price this WD 500 GB hard drive was a must have. Immediately recognized by my Mac Book Pro, it gives me the extra space I needed for music, video's, files, and pictures. The triple interface is great because I can use it with any computer in the house. The FireWire 800 is very fast. There is a little vibration noise at times when the drive is spinning for a while but it seems to run at a reasonable temprature. It will "sleep" when I power off my computer but, I can't figure out how to make it "power off" without manually pushing and holding the power button. It looks great and the silver finish nicely matches my Mac Book Pro.
If your sub has a LFE terminal then this is the cable to go with it.It has tamed my aggressive Mirage Omni S8 subwoofer making it perform to it's true potenial and bringing out the subtlties of the sub.Mind you it needs some breack in time of about 50 hours or so as did my sub.Don't be too concerned about the grouding wires on the cable as I had no need to connect them but if there is a slight hum comming from the sub than connect the wires to your sub and unit so there grounded.Really not a big deal.
I am very pleased with the photos from this printer. Its as if I had them printed by the photo center. I don't like the cost per print, and the lack of the better price per print 75 packs in my local stores.I don't have a Sony camera and print from my computer. The first 25 prints were really bad even with all the tweaking I attempted in Photoshop. I'm pretty new to digital photography and was using Photoshop at work. A fellow co-worker pointed out that I needed to load the ICC Profile that came with the printer and map the profile in the mode setting. Now if I do auto levels and just print, they look spectacular.I hope Sony sells the printer/paper packs for a while since the printer will be useless the day they stop manufacturing them.Overall my family is amazed at the photos and how I can print off a picture for them in a few short minutes after we take them.
The company that shipped me this piece did not ship a genuine Dell AC Adapter.It felt cheap, it looked cheap, and no longer worked after two weeks of sitting on my office desk.Ensure you product is genuine before ordering.
3M supplies 8 plastic "tabs" to mount the privacy screen on your laptop's screen. The idea is that the tabs stick flush with the outer front-facing frame of your laptop's screen, and then the privacy screen slips behind the tabs, covering your laptop's screen. This method is predicated on your laptop's screen being recessed a little relative to the outer frame of your laptop's screen.This assumption doesn't hold, however, with recent Mac laptops: the "unibody" MacBook Pros, MacBooks, and MacBook Airs. Why? Because there's a single sheet of glass that covers the laptop's LCD screen AND the front-facing outer frame.So, to work around this limitation, I useScotch Transparent Tape 600K6, 3/4-inch x 1000 Inches, 6-Packto affix the privacy screen onto my MacBook Pro. Note that this tape is NOT the standard office Magic tape. The "Transparent Tape" is much clearer than the matte-finished Magic tape. And that's pretty critical since the tape must adhere to both the body of the Mac laptop as well as to the privacy screen.This method seems to be working fine, so I'm happy with it.One downside of having to use tape rather than the intended tabs is that removing and re-inserting the privacy screen wouldn't be nearly as easy when you have to tape the privacy screen on. I'm planning to leave the privacy screen on all the time and thus avoid that problem.
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.
Thought long & hard about Zen vs. Ipod. After 3 months, still LOVE the Zen & am happy with my choice. I'm an avid E-book listener (via Online County Library & pay sites) and this drove my choice as Library does not use Ipod's proprietary access. This product has exceeded my average user with podcast,audiobook,music,pictures (and even movie) needs!
See title. It's a problem with the router/gateway part and not the wireless, b/c my ethernet connected computer has the problem whether the wireless is turned on or off.
We bought these speakers to replace the speakers on our pontoon boat. They work great and sound great. Very easy to install. We received them in a very timely manner.
I have recently received the Tasco fashion Binocular for my birthday. It is extremely clear. The new set of binoculars are the best i have ever had. I hunt often and I use these everytime because they give me the closest and clearest picture that i could possibly imagine. The new Tasco 8 x 22mm binoculars are so brilliantlly mastered that it looks like you are right there with the object you may be looking at. Great for site seeing on vacations the new Fashion Binoculars by Tasco help me see the things I cant see from far away in great perspective. My son loves to use them at baseball games because they are so crystal clear he can see if the players are sweating or not! I highly recomend these binoculars to anyone who would like to see things through a whole new world. And at the great price of $19.99 Amazon lets you enjoy the awesome credibility at an extremely affordable price. I think these are great for anyone. They are great to buy for yourself or even for a trumendous gift.
This product is very good. The image is clear and the sound of mic is very good as well. It's easy to use, just plug it in!
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.
I bought a Sharp Aquos 37" LCD. Amazon advertised this on the page with the tv so I figured it "must" fit right along with it since they have them together. I get it only to find that I have to spend ANOTHER $100+ on an adaptor for it to fit the tv!!!!!!! That's some poor sales techniques by Amazon and I am NOT happy. Assuming you have a tv that it fits, it does look like a sturdy mount.
You can't beat this cable, especially for the price. Such a better connection than S-video or component cables. Get this and you'll be happy that you did!
I haven't had any problems although it may be a little louder than most printers - it isn't compared to most all-in-one's I've heard. Great buy!
Not much you can say about computer memory; it either works or doesn't. This PNY module works. While it has not been in service long enough to comment on reliability, based on other PNY memory modules I have used, I expect a long service life. So, this memory module is a good value relative to other memory modules.
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.
My daughter received the disney princess tv, dvd player, and clock for her birthday last july. At first everything seemed fine. The product was very cute and the picture quality on the tv was very nice. the dvd player occasionally smelled of very faint melting wire and stopped playing because it could no longer read the dvds. I returned the dvd player to the store that it was purchased at and got a new one. the 2nd dvd player stopped working within 1 month. same smell only this time it shows a picture but no sound. the store does not want to return it and the warranty is up with memorex. my daughter is 3 and she is heart broken. she cried when the player broke and wants a new princess dvd player that works. I am very disappointed also, but I do not want to purchase the same player that will just break again. now she has the whole princess product line but cannot use the dvd player.
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.
I've been buying TDK products since back when people used cassette tapes. This is a brand I trust for high quality products. The CD player in my car is really picky about which CDs I use. But this product makes high quality CDs that sound great in my car. This is such a good price for an amazing product.
I'm going to keep this brief. I like them. 4 13 hour flights. I still like them. I have worn them on really really really long flights. I have worn them when cleaning out the garage. I did a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot of HW. I decided on these. I am not saying these are the best headphones ever, but I think they are completely worth what I paid for them and I am taking time to write a review. I have no regrets about these guys. Buy them.
We print a lot and the black is always the first color to go. I buy all my inks at Amazon for price and convenience so this was a natural. It is good to stay an extra black cartridge ahead.
This is a very good digital camera in such a small size. The only problem that I find is its zooming. It does not zoom at slow speed. It is difficult to zoom any object in between the limits. But that is not a very serious issue. In a tiny camera like this the facilities that it has is wonderful. It fits well in the pocket and because of corners does not slip off quickly. It's movie clips are good and fine. I find it to be very handy one. I have a Cannon SLR. That one is big to carry and cannot be taken out quickly for some quick shots. This camera is easy to carry and has good performance. I like it.
This thing is totally unusable. The body of it is too wide for the USB connector to fit into my PC! On my PC there is a bit of an inset around the USB port. The neck of this unit doesn't reach deep enough into that inset. Stupid design. ....update....I just looked on the Nextar website and I guess I would have to pay $10 for an extension cord to plug this into my PC. *sigh*...
This camera is awesome. I keep it in my purse, it's always handy. Isn't that the purpose for candid shots ?
Don't have the time to write a long review.. but I wouldn't be doing these ear buds justice if I didn't at least make a mention of how amazing they are. So yeah.. that's about it.. if you're trying to make up your mind on what to buy... I'd say go ahead and add this to your cart.. will not say it's "worth what you spend" because you get more than what you pay for... Wonderful sound... almost as good as the Grados I have... almost...
I am using this switch for 3 devices - a cable set top box, wireless media player and a blue ray player that only has a coaxial output. I have bought a coaxial to optical converter to connect it to my optical input receiver.I had initially bought a cheap version of this product from a different website and then found that the coaxial converter would not work with it at all ! This switch not only accommodates the coaxial converter, but also preserves the high sound quality. It is very easy to operate and has a "child lock" kind of feature to prevent accidental movement between devices.
The card was exactly as stated, priced right and arrived on time. One can't ask for more than that.
I wanted to believe this was going to work on my Mac after reading all of the different reviews here and elsewhere. Further, Logitech even has the audacity to say that there are drivers for OS 10.x. NOT. I've yet to make this work with an app called GameConsole. Not sure if I'll be returning this. I just might.
I would not purchase this again, I would probably look for a mount made by Garmin. The quality of the suction cup is pretty low. It tends to loose suction within about 5 minutes. Luckly I found my original mount and am back to using the mount that came with the device.
The hardest part of the installation was running the wires for the electric eyes, lock and the door control unit. The one downside for some people may be that a fair number of tools are required beyond the basic screwdriver and Crescent wrench, but if you are going to do the installation yourself, chances are you have a handyman tool chest so fear not. One feature that I didn't realize that it had was the motion sensor on the wall control unit that turns on the remote light unit when motion is sensed. It's a nice feature when walking into a dark garage.
This product worked perfectly Allowed me to verify that a external SATA drive was bad through internal IDE. Shipped quickly Would definately buy from seller again.
I brought this GPS to replace my 350 carmin navi/06 version. I brought 7100 at around $340 after mailing rebate at Amazon. After using 7100 for one month, I feel that I like it more than my old carmin 350. I like it cool design, Traffice infor, and 3D view. Admittedly, the down side of the 7100 is the interface that is not as user-friendly as my old carmin. However, after using 7100 about a week, I don't think that is a issue for me.
This camera does a few things well... But only a few.The first, is that it does take decent candid videos. But even my phone can do that. I'm looking for better photos and this camera does not perform well. You have to have an incredibly still hand to take decent pictures with what seems like a VERY slow shudder. Inevitably, I get blurry photos. The reason I give it 2 stars is because of its form factor, and some of the features that can make it "cool". When I broke the LCD, I bought a canon and couldn't have been more happy that I busted this thing.
Now, I've never used any other webcam before so my opinion may be a bit naive. None the less I'll begin by saying the setup and installation is very easy only problem I've had so far is when the power went out when my cam was on and I had to reinstall the software but that can happen with any type of hardware. The record quality and record options are very good. If the default setting don't work there are many others to choose from. The motion detection is great although it takes a little tweaking of the sensitivity meter to get it to activate when you want. My only complaint is the base and the mounting clip. A little bit awkward and it slips out of place a lot. Overall a great buy for the money.
Not a whole lot to review, product is pretty simple. It arrived on time, is well built and works as advertised. Better results can be achieved in hard light situations. Allows for slower shutter speeds in bright conditions. I would recommend it to anyone.
I read a ton of reviews before I purchased this LCD. It was only after I compared this model to others at my local Best Buy did I decide to purchase it. It is HUGE, colors are great, blacks are good, and connections are plentiful. I couldn't be happier with my decision.The ONLY reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the optical output! I was under the impression that you could hookup cable TV, ps3, etc. via HDMI then pass a 5.1 audio signal through the optical output of the LCD to your receiver. I found out after talking to Samsung support that HDMI cables don't support 5.1 audio! Therefore, the ONLY way to get a 5.1 signal to you receiver is to connect the components directly to your receiver.Otherwise, this is a great LCD. BlueRay and PS3 games look fantastic! I watched football games on HD channels and don't experience ANY blurring (at least nothing I can see, and I've looked for it!). I don't notice any glare on the screen while watching it. The sound is clear and bright which is pretty good for stock speakers. It also offers a 5 band EQ.Ordering from Amazon was a great experience. The price was awesome, and I received the LCD 3 days later! Eagle service unpacked and tested it before taking the box with them.The price has dropped since I took delivery, and Amazon refunded the difference without any hassles! I will definitely use Amazon for all my big ticket purchases.
I don't know what the other complaints about this item not working well as a music player were about, it worked just fine for me even though I mainly purchased it as a digital picture frame... The music aspect is just a "bonus"... It was easy to work with and load with photos and music... My only negative comment and the reason I only gave it four stars is that I wish it worked on a simple "plug in" electrical socket as opposed to needing to use a USB computer port... It's a small problem that is easily overlooked with all the positives about it...
I had researched for months and months looking at budget HDTVs in the 32" size and finally bought the 32HL67U when Amazon put it on sale for $684. I wanted to make sure whatever I bought had the Clear QAM tuner (for picking up free HD channels over basic cable). I was debating between a Westinghouse and a Vizio really as those were in my price range. I had seen the Toshiba REGZA before but it was out of my price range (it was like $899 or $999 depending upon where you looked). It's picture is AMAZING! The viewing angle is also the best I've seen. It's really amazing how clear and bright the picture is even from extreme angles. I've had the tv for a few weeks now and really couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend this tv!
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.
I read all the reviews prior to purchasing. The excellent reviews are accurate. It is all it is advertized to be - a great product and very comfortable.
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.
My first intention was to buy Bose Companion 2 for my laptop,but when I looked at companion 2 and companion 3 at the bose store in Ontario(CA),I was amazed at these speaker's range.I played out a symphony piece and listened how both these speakers played it.The companion 3 was excellent it had good bass.I was impressed at an instant.I asked my friend to pick his choice,and he was not moving his eyes from ipod's version of bose speakers(I was not looking for the ipod dock),but ultimately he thought that companion 3 was awesome and so I picked it up after playing out some other songs with companion 2 and 3.It rocks at my room.My upper floor friends always knock my door to check whether I was banging my roof(their floor).update:I had to move to PA and to a new apartment,and on the second day my neighbour was knocking my door,he was surprised to see the small speakers and sub, cranking up awesome music.
I bought these for my trip to Italy, to use on the plane. They are great. Definitely worth the money.
I don't recommend this device because the controls aren't welldesigned and of course there is the "no disc" problem. HoweverI got mine to to play CDs by plugging it into AC power instead ofrunning it on batteries. I think maybe the batteries were tooweak to power the laser.
I have been looking for an affordable stainless steel pressure cooker. This one works great and was at a reasonable price. Nothing tenderizes meat like a pressure cooker. Most pressure cookers that I saw were aluminum. I am very well pleased with this product. Also parts are available if and when needed.
The Coby keychain viewer has created quite a stir among our friends. It's a great way to carry your favorite photos of our grandson and his family.We actually ordered several others for gifts as the price at Amazon was much better than any other site we found.
TV has very good picture and sound. If you don't need the tuner, why pay for it. Yes, you can get a cheaper brand with a tuner for not much more money, but to buy a tv of this quality with a tuner is at least $400 more. I use it exclusively with a cable hook up, DVD, VCR. I say, if you're not going to need the tuner, why pay for it. I am Very Pleased.....
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 COMPUTER ROCKS IT HAS TV IS ALL ONE PICE BRINGS A WIRELESS ROUTER CARD FOR A LAPTOP (WIRELESS INTERNET). IT COMES WITH SONIC STAGE. THE ONLY WIRES IT COMES WITH ARE THE MAIN POWER ONE AND THE MOUSE. THEN HOWEVER YOU HAVE TO ADD THE PRINTER CABLE THE HIGH SPEED INTERNET CABLE. IT ALSO BRINGS THIS WIRE THAT WORKS AS AN ANTENA FOR THE TV. THE SPEAKERS ARE LOUD CONSIDERIN THEIR SIZE. THE KEYBOARD IS FLAT. I PERSONALLY TAKE MY COMPUTER FROM PLACE TO PLACE BECAUSE IT IS SO VERSITILE. THE KEYBOARD ALSO CAN BE POPPED IN HAFE TO WATCH TV. THE IMAGE FOR TV MOVIE AND JUST USING THE COMPUTER IS GREAT. IN CONCLUSION THIS IS THE BEST COMPUTER OUT THERE AND YES I OWN ONE!
I bought the Nuvi 270 just before visiting France and the UK. It comes loaded with maps for North America & Europe and works great. It made my trip in Europe so much better! It is very easy to use and the interface is very intuitive.I highly recommend the Nuvi! It works great in the US and Europe and is small enough to fit in a pocket.I even tried it on the plane on the way back from Europe and was able to follow the route and speed of the plane.
A very good product at the right price. Allows the connection of older equipment to the newest that have the connections that are needed.
The Canon BG-ED3 battery grip is an accessory which depending on your shooting preferences, may provide features that are extremely useful. The device is compatible with Canon's D30, D60 and 10D model digital SLR cameras, and accommodates two BP-511 type batteries, providing power capacity for an extended period of time. BP-511 batteries are generally very long lasting, and having available the power of two batteries provides peace of mind for those who shoot for long hours, or frequently use the LCD display.Very handy for some shooters is an auxiliary shutter button, located on the grip, and positioned to be used when the camera is held in the conventional vertical shooting position. The shutter button is activated by a recessed switch on the grip, and operates in a manner identical to the camera's shutter button.Though it is relatively light, some may find the grip's additional weight objectionable. Others find the camera to be more balanced and easier to hold and handle, with the grip attached. Especially when a long or heavy lens is attached. Be advised that with the grip attached the space requirement in your camera bag or other carrying gear, will need to be increased a bit. Another "benefit" is purely esthetic, as some users feel the camera simply looks "better" with the grip attached. Secured primarily by a screw that threads into the tripod socket, the grip does have a tendency to loosen up with continued use, and just needs to be tightened occasionally.With some other Canon camera systems, buying a battery pack grip could be justified for cost saving reasons. Using rechargeable batteries in the grip, eliminates the need to purchase non-rechargeable lithium batteries. Over time, one could save enough to pay for the cost of the grip. In this case, there is no such benefit, as these cameras only use rechargeable BP-511 type batteries. So unless the other features are useful to you, the BG-ED3 may not be a recommended purchase. It mainly depends on the kind of shooting you do, and perhaps the type of lenses you have.
I am so happy with my Canon S31S! It has more features than any camera I've ever used and, with the lens adapter, you can add polarizing filters, or macro lenses, and extend your options even further. Plus, I love the swiveling display. Great for taking shots of yourself with your friends.
DO not do buy this piece of junk. TO quote my friend : Excessively complex large (bloated) drivers (?) , constantly calling home via the internet (HP likes to spy on its employees too ) ; install failed on one PC, worthless on another. It will fax and copy , but god help you if you need to connect it to a PC to print. I still have my Epson dot matrix.
I bought this player because of all the good reviews and it had a built in FM radio, line in recording and it had a drag and drop feature for copying files.When I got the player I was immediately disappointed because the player though very light was made of very cheap plastic. Also, the buttons does not seem very sturdy.The MP3 sound quality is good but the FM radio reception is very poor. I previously had a Nomad II, which had a much better reception.The line in recording is very useful but it is of very poor quality and so it is not really worth it. It is much better to use a computer to encode the MP3 songs.I am definitely returning mine and my hunt for another player continues.
I have had this product for about six weeks. No problems so far. I like the switched outlets. When want to turn the tv, blu-ray, and home theater off at once, no problem. I did not use the phone lines or coax filter because the AT&T guy advise against it. That's no problem because all of my equipment is going through the power strip. I did notice that there is no poping sound in the speakers when I turn on the hair clippers or the hair dryer. I have a nice clear picture.
These speakers are a bit pricey, but are worth every penny. I've tested them with various kinds of music...country, rock, classical, jazz, big band and ballads. It took a while to get them balanced and set up for my ear, and using a few tools like a graphic equalizer to enhance settings.The music can be played at high volume levels as well as very quiet with a wide dynamic range and minimal distortion.Doc Severinsen and Roy Shaunessey never sounded so good!Don't compromise on anything less expensive, even the cheaper version of the Klipsch...this is the one!Users could overdrive the sub with digital bass enhancers combined with the built in sub volume control. Moderation and common sense would be recommended. For sensible sub volumes, I have experienced no problems.
Read the reviews on this board and is true. Just plug it in and set to a station and works great. The sound quality is great with no hiss. Buy it.
I had really researched VHS Tape Rewinders before deciding to buy the Kinyo UV-520. (Not too many choices available for a virtually obsolete product.) Looking at the reviews, I figured I had half a chance of getting one that worked. Not so. The lid latch only held when there was no tape in the unit. The unit does rewind slow, so no time savings having to hold the lid closed while it rewinds a tape, with even pressure I might add, so you don't destroy the tape. Good looking unit, but rather flimsy. It is also telling that there are no replacements or exchanges offered on this item, just a refund. Is that due to the seller it came from? Don't know. The seller on my order, Electronica Direct, is not the seller on the two Kinyo UV-520's that came up on today's Amazon listing of the product. I think one might have better luck finding an older unit that works for sale on eBay.
The keyboard works fine, however the touchpad has some issues. Sometimes there is a delay in movement and when it does move it is somewhat jerky, not smooth. I wish it would be as responsive as the touchpad on my laptop (which works great), but that is not the case.
I was very happy to get back to a Palm hardcase, in the past they have alway been excellent. I carry mine in my front pocket, but the bulk of the Tungsten T (m550) made me opt for the slimmer leather case, a decision I believe hastened its demise.The good: The case is nice looking and very durable, has nice slits for storing cards (It fits the dummy card nicely, thats all I tried). The finish itself is subject to scratching, and the cover does fold behind the case for ease of handling.The bad: Cannot be sync'ed or charged in the case; The back of the case does not fold vary far away from the Palm, so the only way to accomplish it would be to prop the Palm up at an angle, where the multi-connector is holding the weight of the unit, not a wise idea. The Palm is loose in the case, as others mentioned it rattles with every step. I solved this using a peice of foam that presses against the screen, but I have to track that square of foam while I'm using the Palm. If you can keep it in a shirt or jacket pocket its a minor problem, but its a bit large and unweildy in the case for that. Cutouts for IR ports, headphone jacks, stylus access, and hotsync cables would be nice, but aren't there. And best of all, its uses a fairly weak plastic clip to hold the case closed, which can easily break in the course of daily use.I really hope they stop making this case and actually employ some designers to make a useful case.
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.
I purchased this item for my seven year old grandaughter for Christmas and she has already taken "38 pictures!". My daughter in law says that the software is easy to install and work with. My grandaughter carries the camera around with her everywhere. I am happy with this item!
Good plastic and metal went to this!?! Can't read half the discs I have. Won't burn above 8X even with a very capable computer. And now they won't help me with customer support! Apparently it's my problem for buying their 160 dollar POS.Supposedly Lite-On has a comparable reputation with about 1/2 the cost. Maybe you should try one of those.Very unimpressed. 12 thumbs down.
This item seemed to heat up fairly hot when I used it. I backed everything up to it, it comes with pretty good software. I hooked it up to a usb hub so I can control all these things at once. last night it began sticking and then started buzzing every five seconds. If you dont beleive me search on your google free agent buzzing. It seemed like it was incurable so I took it back. Seagate and Maxtor have always been run of the mill brands, I always trust western digital a bit more. DOnt know why. I got a mybook home. It is cool and easier to see when its working or not. Power button is clearly defined, unline the seagate. The seagat is also going to be top heavy on that wierd base it has. So You will have to place it in an area were it wont tip over.I lost interest and looked to western digital. The software they both use is the same one, so you wont have any issues going from one to another.Also Seagate had a bunch of uneeded software, the western digital had just what you needed, nothing more and nothing less. I liked that.The western digital world edition i passed up because people said it sounded like a rocket ship. The western digital home one doesnt sound like its on at all, its easy to see when the drive is working and I dig on that!Good luck, if you get stuck with the seagate problem, I told ya so!Jason
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.
I bought this as a present, but the minute that I turned it off it didn't turned on anymore. The battery is terrible, I don't recommend for anybody.
if you've got the basic tools like a drill and a leveler this thing is a cinch to install. took only an hour or so for me and my dad to set up. this thing is sturdy!i don't have to worry that my new beautiful 32 inch Samsung will come crashing down. at this price, its a great buy
First, it always amazes me to read comments/reviews panning a product because the purchaser did not do their due diligence to find out if it is compatible with their particular iPod. How the manufacturer is blamed for this is hard to understand, particularly as Griffin in explicit about which model iTrip supports which model iPod.This is a fine, inexpensive solution to getting my old U2 G4 playing through my car. It attaches quickly and interfaces very well with the iPod itself. The quality is more than adequate for most urban and all rural use areas.The unit has enough power to effectively broadcast through my car and home radios static free if I am within 10-12 feet or so of the receiver or antenna. The design of the product does require that you find a vacant FM frequency in your listening location. So, if you are undertaking long distance driving from major metro to major metro, there is some hunting and pecking to do, but this is about a 30 second inconvenience every 60 miles or so. In smaller metros and rural areas, this will likely be unnecessary in your travels.The included CD works flawlessly, the instructions and simple and clear, and the Griffin website still offers support for this legacy product. Compared to a $200+ iPod adapter installation at your local auto sound shop, there is plenty of value here to make this a worthwhile purchase.
I have a Nikon D300 camera. The case is well made and holds my camerawith the battery grip attached and it holds my SB800 flash and assorteditems like extra batteries and lens cleaning kit. The price was great. After searching the internet I found the best price @ Amazon.com.I received my order with in 5 days. I am very happy with my purchase.
I bought this to replace my stolen EC2 shures. The in ears are not as uncomfortable over prolonged wear as the EC2's, and are made of a thinner silicone with a ridge to keep the silicone from slipping off. It was like looking for your contacts before for me when the headphone slipped off.The wire is thin, but typical of most portable earphone designs. and the sound quality up in par with the price.
At the moment i am very tired, having spent 6 hours trying to update the software to the new Easy share. I have had nothing but trouble since updating to Easy share. I owned a Dx3500 and then a DX3600, which I was satisfied with until I upgraded the PC to Windows XP. Now I have the latest Kodak LS753, and the software CD included will not install and even when i down load from the net I get a message saying that there is an error. I have checked for virus, turned off all programs etc. and still no luck. I have never had such problems and I will be certainly returning to the shop with the camera and exchanging it, and I will be letting everyone know the problems. I feel so angry that I have wasted so much time.
Purchased the switch for $44 at amazon.com.With the $15 rebate, it came to about $29.Works pretty much straight out of the box.I have this switch in my main entertainment centerwhere it is typically quite hot.Have had absolutely no problems at all.And yes, it gives me almost line rate (1Gbs).Could'nt be happier.
Very easy to use and not heavy at all. It takes a little time to get used to the focusing at first but not really an issue. I would recomend this item if you are a beginner and don't want to spend hundreds of $$$. I bought two, one as a gift.
this speedlite unit is good for indoor photography.Pros:1. light quality2. build quality3. recycling time, much better than the flash lights I used before.Cons:1. off camera flash ability2. the screw-on button is not convenient3. the index (430) is not high enough
Probably one of the most inexpensive KVM switches you will find that comes with all the cables. You do need to be careful and order the switch with the right connectors, USB or PS2, but that's the only catch and applies to any switch that you buy. Switch works perfectly, and with the use of the hot keys to switch between computers, you can hide it behind the desk instead of hitting a button on the unit itself. It's a simple unit but sometimes simple is better!
I have to say I did not thank this case would work this good. It is by far the best thing I have got to work out or just walk with and it is holding up even in a place like Iraq where I am at right now I would say get it you will be happy with it. there is one thing I wish it had a way to put it an to your arm all it has is a belt clip but it is good.
OK, take 2. My original review of this product got hijacked somehow. After writing it, I checked back a couple hours later and my screen name and original title were there, but my review got replaced with what seemed like some guy's journal entry. It had absoluterly nothing to do with this or any other product. Strange.Anyway - as mentioned in my original posting, this review is more a condemnation or earbud headphones in general than the Sennheiser CX300-B, which I decided to try after my "over ear" style Sony noise canceling headphones went on the fritz. My past experience with earbuds was not good, although I had only ever tried the type that come with the iPod and not the "ear plug" type that go in the ear canal, like the Sennheiser CX300-B. However, having owned a pair of Sennheiser over the ear headphones back in the 70's, my impression of the company and their products was good. So, I decided to take the plunge. What a mistake.After opening the package (no easy feat - damn sound welded plastic clamshells!), I popped on the medium-sized bud covers (appropriate for my size ears) and inserted them into my ears. I turned on my mp3 player and listened for a few minutes. The sound was adequate - nothing spectacular. I did notice they had decent bass and did block some external noise. I kept listening as I stepped outside to go to the store. I couldn't believe what I heard. Every step I took was amplified in my head - like a booming bass drum. Even the gentle bumping of the cord against my chest was amplified - a constant thump, thump, thump that was impossible to ignore. As it turns out, the very feature that blocks a modicum of external noise, also amplifies any sound that travels through the body. Even breathing is amplified! As I walked, it sounded as though I was listening to someone breathe over a PA system! I had hoped to use these while running, but there's no way that's going to happen. In fact, the problem with amplified sound is so bad, I won't use them at all.I am very disappointed in this product and will never buy any ear plug style headphones again. I don't understand why anyone would sell them, let alone use them. They may have great sound reproduction, but the listening experience is totally ruined by the sounds that get amplified through the body. It amazes me that people buy similar style products that sell for hundreds of dollars. The only way you can enjoy the sound they produce is to sit perfectly still. I'm glad I only paid about $16 for these things. I won't return them because it'll be too much of a hassle - probably cost more to ship them back than I paid.BTW - The photo of the product is misleading. The cord looks thicker than it actually is and there's no way it can be coiled as is shown in the photo. It gives the impression the cord is more supple and flexible that it really is. Also, one end of the cord is longer than the other. Not sure why this is, but the thinness of the cord makes it prone to kinking and tangling. In fact, since one side of the cord is longer than the other, it makes it even more prone to tangling.Bottom line - steer clear of the Sennheiser CX300-B and all ear plug style earbuds.
I bought this Recorder on Amazon for $ 19.99 and have never had any problems with it. The recordings are extremely audible in SP mode and I especially appreciate the noise filter switch which filters out background noises. You can't go wrong with this one.
The 2GB Lexar Lightning Jump drive is exactly that, Lightning fast. The transfer rate is the quickest of any flash memory device that I have used. It is in an attractive chrome casing that inconveniently remains attached to your key chain while you are using the drive. Comparatively, I have a Lexar 512MB "Sport" Jump drive that is removeable from a rubber strap. With the Sport Jump Drive you can insert it into your computer free of a cumbersome keychain making it much more convenient to use. Ideally, I would like to combine the capacity and speed of the Lexar Lightning with the user friendly convenience of the Lexar Sport.
The Dell Latitude XP 3 slim laptop computer works well. it is easy to use.
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.
With my Nikon Coolpix 880, two of these and a charger, I no longer go broke buying batteries.
Tiny size makes it easy to carry. Features are much easier to use then other digital cameras I have used. Printed pictures are of excellent quality
Does anyone know how to hook the headphones up to an LG tv? My cable box has audio cables (red and black) that are plugged into my tv, therefore, where do I plug in the audio cable for the headphones? There is no headphone jack in my tv? Help! I do have a Sony BluRay player. Do the headphones need to be plugged into that and if so, how will that work with watching regular tv? I feel like this should be simple but it is proving to be more difficult.
One day it's fine, the next, Black Screen O' Death. Thank goodness the audio works, at least I can use it as a radio. I have a Hitachi circa. 1984> Still going, an RCA, 1991 still going. My HDTV Super De Duper CT27HL14, toast after a year and a month. Really very disappointing. Well, no sense in whinning anymore. Onto the "Service Hosing". I'll update if anything good happens. Maybe "Class Action Lawsuit" since so many of us have exactly the SAME problem.And, oh yeah, don't buy Panasonic anything. You'll be sorry,eventually.***UPDATE***Well, we got lucky, the CRT turned out to be defective. This WAS covered under the two year CRT warranty. The Service Center replaced the CRT and it's working fine now. I was a little rough above with my review, but.....Beware.
this may the only way you can do it. My netgear card would connect but couldn't meet all the security imposed on it...had to buy this expen$ive little darling. Worked fine but I really dislike being held captive to one vendor to use a network. But it IS CISCO so why am I surprised? regardless, performs well and is a bargain at half the price.
This is exactly what you'd want if you are hooking up cables for HDTV. Unfortunately. they are no longer available from most expected sources. BIC through Amazon was the only source I could find. If they run out, I would have no idea where to turn. Even RCA's web site does not show them as available.
I have been listening to mp3 songs for almost three years now, mostly using PC (Kudos' to Winamp team) in the initial years and wanted to buy a portable mp3-CD player for really long time. As with any technology I expected that the price would come down, so I can buy. Finally I bought this player two months back when it was on sale for little less than [money] after returning my Creative JukeBox (20GB,[more money]). My ratings are based on the extremely low price I paid. I use it in both at Home (hooked with my Sony music system) as well in my Car. I am extremely happy with the purchase (less $$$), and happy with the product.Tips/General:1.If my mp3 CD is organized into folders/files reads quickly as opposed all the files in the root directory.2.Like all AIWA products the BASS is more in the output, that is a negative rating to me (which is the main reason I went for Sony in the past).Plus:1. Extremely low price2. Plays all my mp3 files. Both fixed (128/44) and VBR encoded.3. I liked the display and the absence of backlight never bothered me. The Album and Track information is more than sufficient for me to decide whether to play or skip a song.4. Navigation is really simple with Folder/Track skip buttons.5. I noticed very little skips on very bumpy roads in the mp3 mode.(It doesn't bother me, since most of my driving is in good roads) I don't jog so I can't rate the performance of Jog proof.Negative:1.Quality of the mp3 decoding is poor when compared with creative jukebox and Winamp outputs. I have offset this by encoding my CD rips into VBRs. I use EAC and Lame for encoding my CDs.2.The Cassette adopter is poor. It does not align with my CAR deck. I have to manually move the adapter up/down to get better sound. If I listen using headphones it is fine.3.Output volume is low (It doesn't bother me much, since I jack up the volume in the CAR/music system)
I have the previous model, the HD-200 - the absolute worst AV purchase I've ever made. After being perpetually ignored by Sony's customer service reps, I'm not surprised to see that the same problems occur in the 300 model. I am really sick and tired of having to wade through 500+ channels to reset the custom program list (the only way to navigate so many signals), only to find it gone the next day. And the remote control doesn't work unless you are directly in front of, and close to, the unit. I have mostly Sony equipment, and have always considered it a good investment, until I got this $800 turkey. Sony should be ashamed for branding this (which, I understand, is actually made by Zenith). Buyer beware - it's a lot of money to regret spending.
The torchiere floor lamp was easy to assemble following directions and worked immediately flooding the area with brilliant light
I decided to pick up this little POJ for the local big-box because it was on sale and I am impulsive. AND the local stereo joint recommended it...I should have known.The reviews about the manual are absolutely correct. You can't just turn it on and go. You have to plug in the RCA jack first, so you can see the Setup menus...then set the player to something other than composite. After moving my tv in and out of it's cabinet and working in tight spaces to get my cords hooked up for the third time, we have picture! However, since my player does double duty as a CD player, I tested that as well. Big problem here...the player STOPS after each track. Now this might not be a problem if every artist wrote songs that were 3min. 30secs...however some artists write songs that seemlessly blend into one another (track one becomes track two becomes track three) and you don't even know it. This player paused, between each track. I unhooked it immediately. My very first CD player back in 1987 handled this little bit of "given" without even blinking. What was Toshiba thinking?!And the tray? Flimsy as a piece of paper board. Doomed to last 6 months, if that.On the plus side, and the reason for the single star... Great picture.
I bought this card with the wireless-g broadband router.About 30 feet away from the router and NO CONNECTION. I have to be about 15 to 20 feet to be able to get a decent "low" signal. And the signal only has to travel through 3 walls, not even cement walls.I bought a laptop recently with a built in wireless g card and that card can pick up the signal from where this linksys can. the laptop is a Toshiba P25-S509....other than that, the card is easy to install specially with windows XP Pro and its nice to have a wireless network at home.
This pressure cooker is very good. It has safety features that I like. The size is just right for cooking most foods. I have absolutely no complaints about it. I recommend it.
Good, all inclusive product. Am using for Bag Tags for golf bags for a tournament. Would get heavier gauge for longer use or as a luggage tag.
I own the Bose in-ear head phones with the i-phone mic/volume controls, It sounds fantastic. The CX300-B sounds almost just as great. If you like bass to your music or movies the CX300-B give very good bass. My coworker introduced these headphones to me and I was truly impressed. (the old version) I bought as a back-up pair of in-ear headphones for the gym. Very good sound, you'll be impressed.
With so many earbuds on the market today, choosing the right set can be a tedious task. I spent 3 weeks researching the right earbuds for me. Ultimately, I chose these. I travel a lot, exercise/run 5 days a week, and casually listen to music during my spare time. I've had them for a month now and can honestly say I really like them. My favorite quality of these earbuds is the ability to cancel out ALL the noise around you. Whether I'm on a plane or running in the gym, the ONLY thing I hear is my music. They stay in my ears while I run, have some of the purest sound quality I have ever experienced in a head set, and appear to be quite durable. It's a fantastic set of earbuds and if you can find them at the right price (I paid $58.99 during a gold box deal) I would highly recommend you purchase them!
I am unfortunate enough to be able to review two sets of products. The first set I received, I returned because the radios did not communicate at all. One or both of the radios were clearly defective. The second set did work well at 100 paces or so. Actually we test them several times and the furthest we got them to work was less than 1/2 mile. As someone said, hardly the need to have to apply for a GMRS license. Another thing is the very tight fit of the rechargable battery pack. It is very difficult to remove the pack. The clerk pried one out with the blade of a knife and the other he used the same approach one uses to get ketchup out of the bottle. Finally, I can't help but pass on the advise I received from the clerk when I received the second set. He told me that if I was not pleased with the performance, to remove the rechargable batteries and use alkaline batteries. I admit that I have not tried this yet. It will not change my rating because one pays extra for the rechargable batteries. If this truly is a known fact as the clerk seems to imply, I will not reflect on the ethics of marketing a product where they charge you more for a feature that requires you not to use it for better performance. Overall, a very disappointing experience for a product made by a company whose brand use to stand for quality products.
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.
This is good speaker wire. If you don't know, 14 gauge is recommended for distances up to about 50 feet. I only needed to replace the speaker wire for one of my speakers (moved it a few feet and my old wire was too short), so a 50 foot reel was more than enough for me. I like that the leftover wire is keep neat on the reel for a future use.
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.
this cable has served me well in a situation where it is wound and unwound daily. It has provided nothing but quality service. no dropouts, no problems from internal breakages, etc. It is constructed of quality cable, the ends are molded and do not have problem points; the unit itself does what it's supposed to - work day after day.
This bag is wonderful. It has more than enough room for my D50, extra lenses and flash. It is certainly worth the money.
Ordered it, received it ahead of time in great condition. Stylish and very comfortable bag.Thanks!
I've only had the IOGEAR GCS632U for a few weeks, but this unit worked great right out of the box. A buddy of mine has used one at work for several months and has had no problems. Great KVM unit for the price.
I have looked at a number of these in stores and it seemed to me that, especially for one with a bigger screen, this one had an exceptionally sharp and clear image. When I received it, I put in a memory card with my own photos in it. They were very crisp and sharp. They were probably sharper than the images themselves really are (i.e. I wouldn't get prints looking as good as the screen). I see that as a plus overall, but some might find looking at something other than the real image a drawback. I have not used any of the special features such as Wi-Fi or MP3, so my review is restricted to the images themselves.
Product works great, can really feel the bass in your ear.Noticeable sound output compared to the cheap earphones.Great range of earpieces to select from.
I shopped at many different stores knowing what I had in mind. This was by far the best set I could find.The only real con to this system is the LCD screen on the keyboard has no form of backlighting. I would also like to see a recharagable system for the keyboard. The wireless works flawlessly and the mouse responds to minute movements over every surface I have available. It does not come with an abundance of setup instructions. It is however, remarkable easy to use afterwards.
This device should be standard with all digital slr's. The versatility it adds goes far beyond including yourself in group shots, I was at the Kentucky derby this weekend and I wanted pics of the enormous crowd, so I mounted my camera on a mono pod without extending it I held it up high above my head as if it was a scepter or the Olympic torch and used my rc1 to trip the shutter. the shots are amazing.One reviewer comments that it doesn't auto focus that is not true! when you press the button your camera will quickly auto focus and then snap the picture it's true you can't press it halfway but why would you want to, if your using the rc1 then your not looking in the viewfinder anyway.Some reviewers mention difficulty in positioning the rc1 to effectively trigger the shutter. It is kinda tricky at first and it is IR so it is LINE OF SIGHT. I believe some of the blame for this falls on the size of the camera sensor. Its really small and the front of the hand grip may not be the best spot to put it. For the size that it is you would think there would be additional sensors on the back and side. But getting used to the sensor placement is a very small hurdle to overcome to really enjoy the benefits of this device
But now its gone bad!! Iriver support is not responding. I can't down load the updater to my H10,it won't reformat, and emails are getting me nowhere. Worst yet I miss my music. Like a relationship gone bad, it was great while it lasted, but the end was really sour.
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!
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 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D i love this little thing it makes it so easy to transfer pictures from and to my phone.The only problem is that it seems a bit fragile :) but I'm happy with it :D
This camera has been wonderful for 2.5 years. Great quality. Easy to use. Until it fails. I bought this for $500. I guess I expected it to last for more than 2 years. The camera didn't die slowly either. Worked one minute. Stopped working the next. And that was that. LCD screen fizzled out.
Had one for about 6 weeks and am pleased. It does what was expected; play MP3/WMA/WAV and audio books with the FM radio and recorder being sauce for the goose.Contrary to others I've found the menus adequate and easy to navigate even with my size 12 ham-hands. Of course our 10 year old son can fly through them. Not exactly feature-rich menus, but good enough at this price point. As for the OLED: of course it washes out a bit in the sun....but then so does every digital cameras LCD I've seen, but the OLED doesn't wash out as much.The only cons so far are that MicroSD's are too easy to eject (not uncommon with many devices) and the neck rope was too stiff.Many have complained about it dying or locking up, sometimes recovering with a hard reset and sometimes not. In my experience this is usually due to just removing it from a computers USB port without using Windows "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog. Not doing so can cause instabilities in MANY makers devices that show either immediately or later.
Speakers look nice. The sound quality is better than I expected. I'm using them in my family room for the receiver that pumps out low volume CDs, radio, etc. Perhaps a slight bit muddy, but I listen for sound quality all day long in my job as a professional video editor and I assumed for this kind of money that I wasn't buying anything to match my $1,250 each JBL monitors in the studio. For the money, this is a great deal. They work, look attractive and sound better than the last pair of bookshelf speakers I had for that receiver.
I bought this lens on a recommendation as a replacement for a used NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 (Product Number 1433) that I had been borrowing for 3 years. This is a moderately expensive lens for my budget and after using this I am very satisfied with the purchase. I used it in auto mode for outdoors photography (buildings and rolling stock) and found it satisfactory. I then took it indoors for low light photography (concert, music performance) and the results are smashing. With the older lens I couldn't use the viewfinder for focusing (very shallow depth of field and very poor eyesight) so I relied on the ring settings, with enough practice I got good at that method. This lens, on my Nikon D80 bodyNikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only), affords me more of an opportunity to focus through the viewfinder which I am thrilled with. I will need to learn all over again the focus using the ring but I am certain to master this. In certain indoors situations I was able to use the auto focus in P mode without triggering the focus assist light - sweet.Perhaps my issues with the old NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 just meant I should have had it serviced.
I like it. I kinda wish I had sprung the extra $ to get the Vista to get the digital compass. If you are not moving, you can not really tell the direction. Other than that, I very pleased. Easy to see at night as well as bright light. Button function takes a some practice and coordination, but not too bad once you get use to it.
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.
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.
I really like this little adapter as it allows me to go wireless on my older laptop with no hassle configurations and fits in my pocket or small pocket of my laptop case when I'm not using it. The setup with this device was very very easy, it gets good signal, and is alwasy ready to work. I never had any trouble getting this to power on, or boot up correctly, or anything like that. It's just like a PCMCIA/Carbus card (I have one in my other laptop)in the effect that it just works when you plug it in and it's easy to use. I recommend it for those that don't like messing around with settings or afraid of breaking the other types of adapters.
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.
After doing a whole lot of research about these in comparison to the Bose QC line, i was in high hopes to get these! I got them in the mail the day of a 3 hour drive, needless to say i was stoked! so of course i put in the battery and put them on and relax with them. About 10 minutes into using them the right headphone started to crackle.. like it was about to melt/explode in my ear. This was only happening on the NR setting. if i was listening to music, with the NR off, it was fine. turn it on adn you can hear it. there was no change if i turned it off, or put in a new battery, nothing would help. So i didnt get the 'quiet' ride i was looking for that day.As for the sound quality, its VERY good. Ive never actually worn the BOSE... well its been a loooooong time. The highs and lows of the sound was great, blew any sort of headphone you can buy at your local store out of the water.By the way, I wrote to Amazon what happened with the right headphone, and they sent me a new set no questions asked (no problems yet with the new set) and i have about 20 hours on them so far.As for how they sound with music, or DVD's they sound great. If you listen to something with the NR on, its almost like it bumps up the volume, and the treble goes way up. Ever turned the "GAIN" up too high on an Amp? kinda like that. Not BAD, but i prefer it off. To each his own i guess.The only CON i can see is something someone else said. no inline volume control. oh well right?They are comfortable, and the 'sound bleeding' ive heard about wasnt really a big deal i ran into. They seem pretty well constructed too. I hope this helps.
I wired a Yamaha home theater with this and it worked like a charm. I would definitely recommend to every body...
I tried calibrating it and it would not take b/c it said my distance did not equal what the sensor tracked. I did 1 mile and it had .60. Then I tried half a mile and it said .30. Then I did 1 mile and it calculated .46. ANNOYING! I will try it again but it is frustrating and I got it as a Christmas gift and my husband threw away the box so I cannot return it.Edit..Okay, now it works but I am unable to change the number of stars in my review.I would give it 4 stars (losing a star for not working properly in the beginning).
All the reviews are good. If you are a techy, filter out the 'I found it difficult to connect'. If you know your WAP from your WEP and a hex doesn't freak you, then no worries.What they say abou the UI is true. It sucks, big time. The number of times I have stabbed a button on the remote and cursed because it went to somewhere that was not intuitive.. grr. Big thumbs down to linksys/cisco engineers there.As to the performance, again, not too impressed. It sticks, it goes bloop bloop, it fails to respond - just like a computer.If you reboot your PC (i.e. your music server) and unplug then plug in this product, everything should be ok. For a while.You'd better get your playlists in order. Browsing through your music is a joke. And even when you play your playlist, I found that going to the next song with the usual >>| did not work. Access and playing your tunes is rubbish with this interface.If you rack up your tracks in an order you like then fine. If you want to skip your racked up tunes, then hard luck.But other users have other experiences. Maybe I don't know how to use it properly yet. That'd be beacuse the manual sucks too.In summary: this unit for early adopters who know about wireless parlance (if you run wireless security). It blips out from time to time, it simply doesn't play sometimes. Sometimes it gets stuck in loop in a loop and I have to pull the power plug.But, in saying all that, the ability to play the tracks that reside on your PC or laptop rocks. For all its early weaknesses , I am glad I bought it. But it is not for the faint-hearted.Note to Linksys: come on guys, put a hurryup on producing a more robust unit with a much better UI.An alternative is the Squeezebox. It gets rave reviews: [...]
The cables are really good. I wouldn't have got a better deal than this one.The same cable costs 50% more at Circuit City.
Amazon is the ONLY site I was able to find a 17.3" WIDE screen laptop privacy filter. I thought the price was reasonable compared to similar products and it's awesome. Fits the screen perfectly and stays on tight with the adhesive tabs that come with the product. Now, my son can't watch from the side and read what I'm typing!
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.
This adapter has a nice weighted base and upscale looking plastic parts. It worked great for 2 days so I threw away the box. Then it quit working. I packed it up and sent back to Amazon, hope to get a refund. I got a replacement Ativa which looks flimsey,light base,ect. BUT it works great so far. Amazon is pretty good about refunds.
At first, this thick neoprene sleeve would not fit my new Toshiba Satellite P205-S6337 17 inch laptop. After working with it, and stretching it for almost thirty minutes, I was able to get it in and zip it. The next day it was easy to remove the sleeve and MUCH easier to reinsert the laptop the second time around. I have not noticed any stitch breakage yet-- and would recommend this item if you want a really snug fitting sleeve that won't allow any movement of the laptop inside.Update: After owning and using the sleeve for 6 weeks now, I am very happy with it. The laptop slips in and out easily, while still allowing no movement inside (so no scratches). Even though the sleeve has stretched enough to allow easy usage, the stitching remains secure-- with no breakage!
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.
Battery life is good, am happy so far.Only wish it had some sort of display (probably asking for too much)!I just love the shuffle.
This is a great flash and offers the diffusion that you want from a flash. The adjustable angle is also very helpful when not wanting that full-on flash affect.
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.
first memory did not work so i called company they sent me another and it was junk to. I thought i was saving because it was half of what 512 memory was going for bout i was wrong....
I have tried out the product with a Logic Tech K520 keyboard and mouse. The screen switches back and forth quickly but the mouse and keyboard take nearly 20 seconds to become useful. IOGear warns that this may be a problem.Over all I really enjoy the device and it has been come very useful since I use it as the primary screen for one computer and the Extended desktop for a laptop. Will probably get a wired mouse and keyboard to solve this problem.
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 purchased two sets of these speakers. The speakers installed easily in all four locations in the vehicle. Couldn't have been easier with the Metra 72-5600 Speaker Adapters. I like soldering as much as the next geek, but the adapters are worth the cost, in time savings and keeping the factory wiring harness intact. Plus, I did get to solder and heat shrink on the adapter for the head unit.The speakers connect to a Kenwood KDC248U head unit. All in all not a bad "budget" system with decent performance for around $150 for all the components mentioned in this article. This will not compete with a serious system, but I didn't tick the wife off either by spending three times as much. As an aside, if you do these little jobs a little at a time and while they're not there, you can generally fly below the wife's radar, so to speak. ;)Do let the speakers break-in some. My first listen was disappointing but they started sounding decent after a couple of hours over several days. As you would expect the bass is lacking but not non-existent. Sound is subjective, so your opinion may differ. They're not the Infinity speakers I wanted, but at a quarter of the cost, an acceptable compromise.
I plugged in my workgroup switch, and then plugged in my PS-3, my Dell gaming computer, and my Dell laptop and everything worked just right. Hard to improve on this thing for trouble free installation and operation, and the previous reviews were what guided me to select it.
This time, I gat this camera.All compornents is good condition.Just time I gat it.
When i purchased it, I wasnt expecting it to be fantastic (for 20$ bucks - no way). But I was in for a pleasant surprise. To be clear, i am not a professional requiring the best quality that money can buy, but I do like my music and hate imbalance in bass and/or treble. The Sennheiser CX300 goes very well with my iPhone and provides clear music. It worked pretty well in canceling some noise as well. I travel a lot and have put the phones through some rough use and it has held well. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase and might consider replacing my Sony headphones (when they are due for change) with a better version of Sennheiser. I recommend a buy.
I think Dual out did themselves this time. I bought mine last year and I was suppose to put it in my wifes car. It just so happens that we are selling the car now and her new car comes with a 6 disk changer, so guess who got the Dual, yup yours truly. I put it in last night and wow, every where I drive heads turn. I have a 10' Fosgate Punch in the back (2 dr hatch back GT Starlet) I also have 2 6 x 9 Kewoods pushing 160 each and 2 3 x 3 in the dash, Profile 600 watt amp. There are 2 tweeters on the back dash and 2 up front on the pillar. It sounds mellow. I need to go back in the dash though because I am not getting anything from the IPlug. But other than that, I am good, the receiver is on -4 bass and it is strong, will turn down the bass on the amp some more and turn up the bass on the receiver and see how it sounds. My car is low and shock are bad (due to be changed for some Teins) so the car bounces A LOT, and guess what, no skipping. Guys and gals, for the price and what you get. This system rocks, I only have 2 thumbs, so Dual gets them both
These are great, they produce good base and for the average user they will appreciate the mids and highs. These are not $500 earbuds and should not be compared to them. If you are looking for some good work out earbuds these are great.
Hoya 62mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Ultra Thin Glass FilterReal nice filter - This one is highly recommended by us - a little pricey but superior performance and the Ultra Thin is great
Forget about carrying your zip drive around. This device can hold 256 MB, and fits in your pocket. At home, you can use this device to store all of your personal private files instead of your hard drive. When you're done saving, viewing, and manipulating your personal files, you can simply put the drive in your pocket and take your files with you. That way, even if you share your computer, no one else can access your files. Your files will be safe even if someone steals your computer. This method is more secure than keeping your private files in your hard drive, no matter the security settings you have on there. The best way to keep your files private is to simply not store them on your computer. Instead, use a device like this and take your files with you. This device is so small that you can keep, secure, or hide it just about anywhere. In appearance, it looks like a small highlighter. I highly recommend this storate device to anyone who is interested in maximum privacy, security, and portability.
The 30Gb IPOD is a wonder to behold. I have had it for about 3 months now and have barely begun to tap its storage capacity. EVERY song I own is in this thing and available with just a couple of clicks! I have songs, videos, video podcasts and pictures on here. The storage capabilities are fantastic. The only thing is that while it stores so much data that battery lacks in sustained energy. The battery is what keeps this from being a 5 star product. If you download a TV show like I did (The Office)a 22 minute show drains the battery like nothing you've seen. However the picture on such a small screen is awesome. The ability to create playlists is a nice feature, I have one thats about 40 songs of music I like to listen to while I'm lifting weights. And it has a shuffle feature so it's a different order each time.The IPOD is cool to look at but don't use outside or at the gym until you have a case. The one supplied is just a cover and you can't use the IPOD when it's on. The front is a glass cover that shows EVERY little scratch and the back is a highly polished silver that shows EVERY scratch so get a good case and protect this amazing piece of technology. If they ever get a really kickass battery for this the sky's the limit but it is just out of this world that something this small can hold so much info, sound so good and look so cool all at the same time.
This was purchased to give internet access to both a PC used for online gaming and an XBOX 360 for netflix and online gaming. I currently have it ~40 ft away from my D-link wireless router, separated by 4 walls including a closet full of clothes, and the computer attached to it still gets 99% of the send/receive speeds of my direct connection. I've seen absolutely no lag in online gameplay. I would definitely recommend this (but when I purchased it it was only $40 after rebate).
This product is a piece of junk. Third time I used it, the bracket fell apart where it clips onto the ball mount. Also, the suction cup does not work as well as my original Garmin product. I don't use it often because the GPS is mostly in my other car so there has been very little stress. Beware - this is NOT an original Garmin part. Spend a buck more for the genuine item.
This is an absolutely great product! I just recieved it today and I'm already in love with them. I'm going to detail my opinions on the major aspects of the headphones:1) Sound Quality: Awesome! The sound is so clear and beautiful. These are replacing my Bose QC2 and I'm venturing to say they are even better! I don't know how to explain it well, but it's almost like these headphones have a softer, calmer sound to them. I am enjoying my music a lot more with these headphones!2) Design: Also great. The cushions on the top and over the earpieces are so comfortable, without muffling the sound (earpieces). Also they are so lightweight! Yet they are made from large pieces of thick plastic, don't be fooled by that they are lightweight, and I can tell it would take A LOT of wear and tear to actually break these. And of course the orangey-red on the ears adds a nice bonus as well!3) Features: I'm not big on having headphones with features so this was good. I do love that it has a volume control on the wire. The wire is extremely long! That is kind of a drawback for me because it is too long! I'm just basically using this for my MP3 player so that is the only problem I have with it, which isn't a problem for most others!4) Cost-Benefit: Amazing! Like I said my Bose weren't even as good of sound quality as these and they are over $200 less! Now they aren't silencing, but in my opinion you don't need it. All it really does is eliminate the minor background noise and I prefer sound quality then actual not hearing sounds around you.To anyone looking for really good, well priced, and pretty simple headphones: BUY THESE!!!!!
I love this camera, a little complicated but I'm learning. One problem is that I now am buying everything else associated with this camera...lens's,remote control buttons,tripods,battery grips, larger flash. It's like crack ([[ASIN:B000I3XQNC Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
it is not comfortable. can't ware it for a very long time.and the sound is just so so.not as good as I thought.
We purchased this camera as a Christmas gift for our 10 year old son because he was always trying to borrow our "good" camcorder to make movies with his friends. He absolutely loves it. We got him a 512K disk to use, because the 32MB gets used up quickly. The only thing that is missing is a light. If he takes a movie in a room that is not brightly lit, the movie comes out dark. However, most of their movies are filmed outside in daylight, so the light is not too much of an issue. Also, the software installed easily and is simple to use. I would say this is a good buy.
I was looking for a new stereo receiver to replace an old one that finally blew. I was amazed at how hard it was to find a simple Receiver that allows hook up of turntables. I have an extensive vinyl collection and decided to start transferring some of the music you can't find on CD's. This unit did the trick.
I received this in a few days, put it in my powershot and am still taking pictures and video 3 weeks later. I used it on a 2 week vacation with my kids and took a lot of action shots. Some reviews that I read prior to my purchase made me hesitant that I would get it and it would not work. I had no problems, plus I have a great camera. Worth the price!
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.
The Amazon description says this product will accomodate 15" notebooks. However, most current 15" notebooks are widescreen, which will not fit in this product.
I bought one of these cables and it did not work so I contacted the company and they were very responsive and sent me another. The next one was also bad. It took us taking our computer, converter for the computer and the cable to the Apple Store to discover this - we couldn't believe 2 bad cables in a row! I guess you get what you pay for, so pay for something more expensive and hopefully it will work!
Bought these to add some better sound to a stereo 32" TV. Very pleased. Bought them at BJs wholesale club for $59 plus tax.Strong base for small speakers. Built-in amp. Using RCA plugs from TV to Speaker. A great way to easily improve the sound of a TVs little built-in speakers.
Not much to say other that this wire works like a charm. Can't say it makes much of a difference over the other wire I previously had, but that's mainly because I changed the speakers as well (I am sure the speakers were 99.99% the difference). The price is great, and the insulation is pretty thick and well made. No worries here.
i'm a long time sony fan, and it took me a while to finally decide to get the toshiba. the sony just didn't have the picture or the features to be competitive.... and, most importantly, the toshiba picture blows away the competing Sony model. Even if the toshiba cost more, I would have picked it. A great set that you can't go wrong with.
I have small ears, these headphones work well and fit almost perfectly. I have gone through three pairs of these over the past four years, they have good bass and great treble. Best headphones you can get for $25. It does seem like all headphone cords suck a bit.
Works as advertised on my 60Cx, I was wondering after reading a review that it didn't, it does. Using on a motorcycle so I wouldn't go for the USB power because it seems like it will create a weatherproof seal whereas the USB won't. It's a must have for me. 4 stars because of the price, yes it's steep.
This is cute and small and works well. It is for someone who only needs a little bit of space for music. If you love music, I would suggest getting one with more space on it.
I bought this router for its wireless and wired capabilities and price.But after 2 months started losing connection intermittently. I did the troubleshooting and work a few times more... a month later:Again to start the same:- lose connection- automatic test in the router is activated- connection is still lost- connection is restored (1 or 2 minutes)I checked for firmware upgrade, I did this, and reset router and other config detailsbut the problem still continue and as the 3months warranty expired.It is router is gone...And customer service completely hides their email address.I would not buy a Netgear product again
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.
The frame has a great look. I was able to connect it to my wireless home network in no time. It was able to see the computers in my home network easily except for some reason it was not able to see my work laptop running XP, but was able to see my desktop with XP and my personal laptop with Vista, just fine.Being connected to internet 24x7 is awesome. Sending pictures from MomentoLive is cool. You can bulk upload your pictures at MomentoLive site and the frame is notified of the new pictures and then it downloads them locally (caches the pictures in the frame memory) and plays them. You can also specify a personal message along with the pictures uploaded. The message gets displayed when the frame displays the notification that it has received new pictures. However if the pictures are big (which they usually are now-a-days) uploading too many pictures does not quite work very well at MomentoLive site.The MomonetoLive site also features downloading pictures from other sites like flickr etc and feeding them to the frame. There are several options there.Overall it is an awesome product for the price. The only thing about my frame that I did not like is that it was 7". I would recommend getting 10" instead of this one if you can, which I think is pretty decent size.The colors and resolution in this frame is fairly decent.One thing that was not quite intuitive for me was that in order to delete a picture from frame memory you have to click on info 'i' button on the remote and then choose the option to delete. The quick start guide did not mention this. The manual was not present in the box. I sent a support request which I got replied for after 3 or 4 days so customer service is really bad. By then I already located the manual online and found the answer to my question.
Good sound but very bad quality on the wire - wire broken from one of the headphones after 1 month. Dont buy it.
The bike mount stands still on the bike and holds the GPS tightly. It's easy to install and doesn't come off easily.
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.
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.
My antenna is 35 feet high. I have no obstructions near the antenna and the terrain is flat in my part of the country. I pick up stations that are between 60 to 65 miles away with 100% signal strength. I estimate that I could pick up stations 80 to 90 miles away with this antenna.This is not a multi directional antenna. You will need a rotor if you are going after distant stations that are not within 5 to 10 degrees of each other. The antenna does have some limited multi directional characteristics if the signal strength is strong but certainly not anywhere near 360 degrees. My estimate is that with strong signals you could probably pick up stations within 70 degrees. In my case I was able to pick up 4 stations that were between 60 to 65 miles away that were less than one degree apart by point the antenna directly at these stations, and I was able to pick up 4 stations within 30 miles that are no more than 45 degrees from the direction that the antenna is pointing.Also, do not get confused - the bow ties are the front of the antenna and not the screen side. We made the mistake of pointing the antenna in the wrong direction and were very disappointed in the performance until we figured out which side was the front side.
For the money this pool rocks! Ladder is a little unsteady, but nothing you can't live with. The pool is not made for adult swimming, but is a refreshing lounge pool after a hot day of working in the yard. Easy set up but definitely use two people so that you do not have ripples in the bottom of the pool.
Initially I was leaning toward the next step up in size but after reading the reviews, I felt that the smaller one was right for me. ...and it was! I'm not sure why I would need a bigger size. This thing is just perfect for what I do. It really didn't take much getting used to. At first, I was holding my hand away from the pad because I thought it was similar to a laptop touchpad (where fingers or anything else cause the cursor to move)...but you can rest your hand on it or whatever feels natural - just like with paper - and only the pen effects the cursor movement.I highly recommend this product!
Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds produce a great, rich sound while drowning out the rest of the world. They isolate what you want to hear and do it well. They have great bass response and they last for a long time. They come with 3 sizes of earbud replacements which is nice. The only thing I don't like about them is that one cord is shorter than the other for around the neck use. Just not a fan of it. Great headphones for the price though.
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.
The pictures make the case look small, but it is actually very large and almost square. It is WAY TOO BIG for a 12" laptop. The laptop fits in sideways, so the bag is much taller than it has to be in order to be functional.It is just too big to be awkward, but not big enough to fit textbooks, binders or anything else.YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED!!!I had to return it and got screwed on shipping!!!
This is the first wireless print server I've bought, and although it saves me from having to run cords across a room, I find myself avoiding printing anything because the print server times out or somehow loses the connection to my printer, usually within several hours of resetting it, and at least once a day. That means that if I want to print for the first time in a few hours, I usually have to get up, unplug the print server, wait a few seconds, plug it back in, and wait a few more seconds before it realizes there's still a printer attached to it. It also doesn't have a power switch--no reason it should apart from this problem--which means I have to unplug the A/C adapter from the back of the print server or unplug it from the receptacle.The technical support folks are friendly but unhelpful, since they really don't know a thing about this technology and just run through the one-size-fits-all troubleshooting flowchart. After all is said and done, ta-da! It still doesn't work!One other problem I've had with it is that it doesn't recognize my multi-function printer as a scanner. D-Link never promised that it would, since my Brother wasn't one of their test printers, but I was hopeful. And despite the set-up screen's optimistic statement that if my scanner isn't recognized I just need to re-run the installation software that came with the multi-function printer, that extra step changed nothing.My printer is a Brother MFC-8660DN connected to the D-Link print server by about 3' of USB cable, and the print server is about 15' away from the wireless router. The reason the print server loses the connection is a mystery; there are no network timeout settings associated with either the print server, the printer itself, or the wireless router that affect it, and there's no correlation between the print server's losing the connection and the printer's going into sleep mode.Perhaps this isn't the best make and model of wireless print server or perhaps this technology just isn't mature yet. Or perhaps I got a defective unit or there's just strange chemistry, so to speak, between the print server, my printer, and my network. Whatever the case, this is one peripheral that looked promising but has ended up creating as many new hassles and inconveniences as I had hoped it would solve.
the best way to preserve your negatives, waay better than glasine envelopes or the sleeves they give you on the photo finisher, but you have to remind them to not to cut your negatives (most of them use a 4 negatives format) the only pain is if you let your negatives sit for some time they would curl and then it's a bit harder to get in these pages, (a word of advise cut a little bit the corners of the part you're going to push in front so it doesn't get stuck).It let you scan your negatives faster than other sleeves.
I just rewired my 5 year old house from Cat 5 to Cat 6 since I'm doing a great deal of data transfer (got 21TB on my home server in the basement I share out to all my devices). This weekend I set aside time to just redo everything since I never liked how the home builder did it. My big thing was finding a smaller amount of cat-6 bulk cable though, since I didn't need 1000 feet... There were very few options out there.I got this one and it was really easy to work with. Unspooled just fine, never a snag, not even one. Cable was easy to work with and bend through where I needed it, even with the spline inside to separate the pairs. And that spline actually helped me in a few spots pushing it through holes and such.The amount was perfect for me since I had about 20 feet left when I was done, so I couldn't have planned it better.I just wish I had made as good a choice with the jacks as I did with the cable!
I'm now able to use some of my old flashes to augment the (always anemic) buit in flashes of my 2 digital cameras. My Olympus SP-310 will work with any old slave trigger, but it is a hassle to set the menu (to slave). This little unit is a delight to use, especially if you are an older user like me, used to guide numbers and manual flash settings. With a digital camera having manual or aperature priority its versatily is almost unlimited. It will even work with entery level DCs, although in a limited distance range. Note it will not work will ALL flashes. Some older ones operate at too high a voltage, eg. it DOES work with my old Vivitar 283, but NOT with my 285 HV.( The instructions do point this out) With the 283 I can reach out 35 metres, and with a pockatable old Hanimex CX333 almost 7. It works reasonbly well with my entery level Kodak C340 (no manual control) but only in specific distances depending on which ISO is set. I was so impressed that I bought a second one for my Brother (Canon powershot A530) and Sister-in-law (Olympus FE115)and gave them one of my old flashes. At last they can photograph the WHOLE proud family with the the new baby. So it is a bit light and flimsy. Treat it gently.
Here's a gadget that is convenient to carry in the pocket or mount on the dashboard. Extremely easy to use. Very few of those mysterious choices to make--just point and shoot. It takes adequate pictures and sound, despite a recent New York Times review that I felt was unduly lukewarm. The movies look really good on our bigscreen TV.I wish I had the 60-minute version instead of the 30-min.
I've just started using the product, but so far it fully meets my expectations. Good power, nice color balance, and easy to use.
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.
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 was initially delighted with this bag but after trying to carry around my macbook in it, my feelings changed. I'm a thin and short woman and I think that the sling design does not have such a person in mind. The bag felt clunky and odd on my back (kind of like an ill-fitting vest perhaps) and I felt the need to readjust it a lot. It is also a pretty painful experience if you have to walk more than like 2 blocks or so. All the weight of my computer seemingly rested on my one shoulder. Besides all that, I found that there was plenty of space for the computer plus maybe a couple of legal pads and I liked how there were tons of crazy pockets. It looks pretty cool, but I would definitely go with the backpack version of this bag instead.
I've bought several 1GB to 2GB portable music players over the last few years because I wear them to listen to podcasts and music while I'm doing yard work and household chores and I hadn't found the perfect one until now. It's super compact, but is still easy to use and the controls and menus are logical. Being able to plug it directly into a USB port is very convenient (no cords!). Above all though, the sound quality is amazing for such a tiny device. The FM tuner is very sensitive and pulls in stations I could never get on my other players. For under $20 this thing was a steal.
According to Coby they are compatible with Mac's however they don't say only Mac OS X 10.3 and possibly by extension 10.4 but this product does not work on Leopard. So if you are actually using the newest operating system that has been out for quite a while now instead of using 4 year old technology this product will not work for you.
This unit actually has nice DVD playback, but that's where the good news ends. The VHS playback is quite bad on this unit, even in SP mode. Also, the remote is way too small, with tiny little lettering that can only be deciphered in bright light. Would it really have cost Toshiba that much to increase the size of the remote by a couple of inches, with lettering we can actually see?The user interface for taping programs has way too many button strokes. You must go through the VCR setup menu just to get to the programming screen and you need to press the ENTER key after each parameter entry such as date, channel, etc. It doesn't end there. Exiting the menu itself won't set your timed program. After you've backed out of the programming screen, you must then press the TIMER/REC button in order for the timed program to be registered. The unit doesn't remind you to do this after you've backed out of the programming screen. Now, once you've done all this, the unit will then, for some strange reason, switch automatically to DVD mode whether you like it or not. So if there's a DVD in the unit, it will begin to play. If you don't want this to happen (who would?), you must then go into the DVD screen and hit STOP. Whomever designed this user interface should have their head examined.If you've owned a Panasonic in the past, you will not be happy with this unit.
My old Logitech Z-560 developed a short in it creating nasty crackling noises over one channel. The Z560 was a rare beast, a $140 400 watt 4.1 monster that Logitech built to really high standards to create a strong foot forward into the PC speaker market. Sadly, their quality has declined since then, and their current offerings are cheaply made, sound far worse with music than the 560s, and have even fuzzier and more overwhelming bass than the 560 did (the systems one flaw). I decided to try 2.0 systems to see if I could get good PC sound without the added failure risk of a high powered sub and the muddiness that all that extra bass and clumsy frequency transitions between sats and sub causes...My findings, from worst to best:Logitech Z-10: 30 watts. Looks good, costs a lot, $150, list. Sounds dreadful. Despite having a largish 3" woofer, and a 1" tweeter, the Z-10 seems to be doing a lot of signal processing of music and the soundstage sounds compressed and artificial. Changing bass and treble makes things worse, and your music will sound different (and worse) on these speakers than it would normally. The touch controls and LCD screen are useless pricy gimmicks that increase chance of failure and add weight and cost to the system. Who in the world needs to see the name of the track playing on the bottom of the speaker? Anyway, these are a disappointment, with the worst sound and tied for the highest price. The speakers are heavy and well made, very stylish, though easily smudged with the reflective black surface on the front of the speaker. Logitech needs to redo these, silly gadgets and useless feature are tolerable, bad sound however is always a deal-breaker. Two stars, for style and build quality.Klipsch ProMedia 2.0: Also 30 watts. Nice sound, good price, $100 list. Dual 2.5" woofers and a 1" tweeter with a Klipsch high-freq horn in it. These sound pretty good, but they are unexpectedly bulky and poorly made. The oddly formed speaker housing means these take up a lot of space and the volume and bass control knobs look like they come from a $10 CyberAcoutsics set. The cheapie knobs, bulk, and ugliness make these fit for corporate presentations where good loud sound matters and where style is largely irrelevant. For the home user, the cheap knobs may well break over time, which was the Achiles heel for my 560s; quality system, cheap volume pot. Three stars, good though not excellent sound, reasonable price, loses points for ugliness and some shoddy cost cutting in build quality. The bulk is sort of a neutral issue, as the larger box size probably helps the sound and bass extension of the units, but for some users the footprint and added portability difficulties may be an issue.Creative Gigaworks T20: 28 watts (though the box says 22 watts!) $100 list. Creative obscures most specs on these, probably fearing the single 2.5" driver versus the bigger Logitech and the double same size drivers of the Klipsch may convince buyers that the T20 lacks in comparison to its rivals. Truth is the build and design of the T20s makes them sound much better than either the Z10s or the Promedias. These little speakers can put out an awesome amount of clear accurate sound, and they look great and feel very sturdy. Treble in particular is excellent, and the alleged Bass Xport technology must have something to it, as bass is more than adequate. The separate bass and treble knobs may or may not appeal; to some, they offer more control, to others the added circuitry distorts the signal and gives an added area of complexity in the design that may fail. The portability is excellent. The only real problem is that Creative is so secretive about the wattage and driver size, out of unnecessary concern that buyers may avoid getting these because of a few watts or a half inch. These sound great, look good, and the size to sound ratio is impressive. Four stars.M-Audio AV40s: 40 watts, $200 list. My personal choice, these speakers are much bigger than the other contenders, but the amazing sound and plentiful bass will convince you that you don't need to even think about a sub system. These wooden cabinets are very attractive and sturdy, but are not exactly portable weighing 14 lbs and being quite bulky. (More so than the Klipsch, but they also look nicer and are built better.) Besides the size and weight, the other issue is cost and maybe availability as few vendors sell M-Audio, and the price for the AV40s even with discount will be $50-$65 more than the cost of the other units I looked at. To me the sound and accuracy (no distortion at high volume, lots of accuracy at low volume) of the M-Audios, at both low and high volume, offsets all the problems. Four stars, loses a star because of higher cost and weight. (Note though these are still theoretically portable, far more so than any 2.1 system or even the average boombox...)Do You Need More Power, a Subwoofer, or More Speakers? Probably not. If you sit at your desk with the speakers a few feet away from you, you do not need much more than 30 or 40 watts for great powerful sound. A subwoofer (unless it costs a lot!) will just screw up crossover freqs, create too much bass, and encourage the mfgr to give you cheapie satellites on the theory that the loud prominent sub will wow the casual listener who will not care that the sats have 1" uni-drivers and are made of cheap light plastic. Unless you need to entertain parties with your PC, you don't need more power or a sub.As far as surround sound, unless you watch movies on your PC or play a lot of FPS shooters that need positional audio, the added wires and difficulty of positioning the rear and surround sats in the listening environment are too much of a pain for most folks. Plus a decent PC surround sound system is at least $250, meaning a much higher cost than any of these 2.0 systems.Buying Recommendations: Don't mind big and bulky? Get the M-Audio AV40s. (Note the company has a smaller less powerful variant, the Av20s, but I did not hear these and they do not seem to be widely available so I cannot comment.) Want small and portable, get the Creative T20. The Logitechs unfortunately have no comparative strengths, and the Klipschs are adequate but offer no real advantage over the Creative. If you can find the Promedias significantly discounted, they may be viable.
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.)
My very first iPod! Being able to listen to ALL the music i like, non-stop, without commercials or radio personalities, or the hassle of changing CDs is such a pleasure! i'd literally forgotten how much i love my music over the past few years. Sad to admit that happened, SO happy to re-discover how good my favorite music can make me feel. The sound is great, the unit is easy to use...i've become addicted to this thing so bad that i even told Hubby i wish they'd come out with a water-proof one so i didn't have to remove it to take a shower!Even if you're 'on the fence' about getting an MP3 player, you cannot go wrong with this little gem! i'm definitely keeping these in mind for holiday gift-giving. Also, it's the perfect way to test out if you really want one or not because it's so affordable, you wouldn't even mind giving it to someone if you decide it's not for you. Which i would bet won't happen! So go on, go for it! (You won't be sorry!)
I was looking for an ipod and this is what i got was a cover not happy. One of the reviews said what you see is what you get. and thats what i thought i was getting, never any more electronics......
I am very happy with the quality, price, and versatility of this pressure cooker. I have made some great tasting quick meals in a pinch, and use it as a 6 quart sauce pan as well. It works well with my induction cooktop. As with any pressure cooker be careful with moving it!
i'am one of those who seek the best product in its category even if i have to pay more. The ZEN VISION M is one of those best products in the MP3 field. when i first decided to buy an mp3 player, first of all like everybody and without thinking and comparing i bought the ipod nano. i was looking for a small mp3 player with a descent storage and of course it must be good looking. After, having the nano for two months, i got so bored. the nano can't hold anything else except music and photos that must be seen on 1.5 inch screen therefore you will need a loop if you want to view your pictures. i sold the nano to one of my friends and i got the san disk sansa e260, excuse me san disk but that thing is suck. tha material from which that thing was made can't compete with other mp3 player in the market. the e260 gives you that very cheap look although it costs me 220 USD. i returned tha sansa back to best buy and i decided to spend a little bit more and get something with a video (fully equipped) and a big screen. i started comparing between the 2 most rivals in the market, the ipod video and the ZEN Vision M. finally, i decided to buy the VISION M for the reasons below:1-the vision M is equipped with an FM tuner with a perfect reception for 70% of the channels.2-the vision M is equipped with an FM recorder so you can record your favorite radio show, song or game and listen to it later.3-the vision M is equipped with an excellent voice recorder. i made a test for the voice recorder in Best Buy, i recorded my voice talking in the middle of a crowd and WOW i can still hear my voice clearly4-the 2.5 inch LCD(high definition)screen is very clear and sharp that you can see your pictures very vivid plus, you have a zoom in feature. so i don't need a loop anymore!5-the player is customizable. you can change the defalut backgrounds with any picture uploaded on your player. Plus, the player comes equipped with 6 different backgrounds and fonts.6-the Vision M is not scratches and fingerprints magnet like the ipods.7-the included software is very easy to use. i got used to itunes and when i used the software included i found it pretty much similar and i dealt with it like if i have been using it long time ago.8-the player comes with a wall charger!! thank you so much creative for giving the player's buyer his rights. the ipod video doesn't come with a wall charger, you have to buy it seperately for around 30 USD, ipods are charged with the included USB cable which is ridiculous because i remember one time i was in a hotel and i couldn't listen to my ipod because the thing ran out of battery and i had no access to computers.9-sound quality is pretty much the same, but the included speakers with the creative are prettier than the ipod.10-the accessories for the Vision M started to show up in stores, DLO company made till now 2 different cases for it. plus, many different cases that you can find online especially on Amazon.com.11-the Vision M has better battery life, lasts 1 - 1.5 hours more than the ipod video when playing videos and more hours when you play music12-The vision M has one of the best features that ever came in an mp3 player before..you can search for your song alphabetically. plus, you can click on the vertical touch pad and a keyboard will apears on which type the name of your song using the touch pad and the player will look it up for you whereever this song exists. Isn't that excellen?Conclusion: the vision M offers you all the Ipod Video features plus the list above. for the same price. you pay 300 USD for both!!!!the Vision M from my opinion worth every penny sipmly because if you want to buy some accessories for the Ipod video to make it with the same features equipped in the Vision M you will have to spend at least 120 USD over the initial 300 USD to add the fm tuner and the voice recorder and you will never have zoom feature or customizable player.Some Remarks:-they say that the itunes is one of the pros of the ipods, i don't know why, this software can be downloaded for free even if you don't have an ipod!!!-they say that the accessories is on of the pros of the ipods, i don't know who's going to buy all these cases and speakers offered in the market by everybody?-they say that the ipods are easier to use. Feel this one and try it anywhere and you will find very easy to use and even easier.i hope that my review can be helpful. thank you creative for making such an excellent product and saving the customers from this bad monopoly called iPods...Regarding the accessories i placed an order for an awesome silicone case from DLO.com and i received it yesterday.. the case fits my vision M perfectly and i got the case on time wih no hassles.
what more can i say, what more can i do, it is what they described it to be, a rreplacement
The signal strength is good. That's about it. Freezes often, and only fix is to completely reset router to factory, and then spend who knows how long configuring it again for use. My main complaint is the customer service. Today I tried to install an update wireless style, and now the router won't work at all. Will not factory reset. Will not connect to my pc. Nothing. I called cust service, and they told me since it was out of warranty, I could call two places and pay for the advice, or my third option was to email netgear, for free, but wait days for a response. Then, the cust service rep tells me it is always better to update over a direct connection. Well, why in heaven's name didn't they say that on their site where i downloaded the update from, AND uploaded it to my router???? So now I have to pay to get same day service or wait for an email which will most likely require more emails back and forth for possibly weeks, all for an issue their own update/software caused? I've got one better. Trash it and get another brand. I'll take option 4.
Sharp MS-722 Should be the ONLY MD PLAYER OUT THERE. I had this Incredible machine for a year, it was stolen and I searched hard and long to find and buy it AGAIN! Simple, Great Sound, Great Design without opening door that can break! This minidisc player/recorder is the One to buy, great price, great product, very convenient Jog Dial, Remote Control, and other great bonuses. Everything you Need to use the machine IS INCLUDED! Great Product!
I think i first posted this back in 2003. Just wanted to share that I've had this camera for 5 years now and it is still working great. It's got some scratches from being dropped a few times. We've used the camera for indoor and outdoors. Night use. Day use. Parties, schools, picnics, hikes, travelling abroad, halloween, christmas, family, business. This camera has been almost everywhere with us (except for underwater, ha!) Practical features too: Zoom in, sports shots, quick video clips, special effects shots, reduce back lighting and glare, timer, auto, manual, portrait, sunsets, and so many more.Incidentally, over 20 years ago, I had my first Nikon camera, an FE. I didnt think that the lens of the simple coolpix could compare with the professional quality lenses I could place on my FE, but the ease of digital photography with the coolpix has more than compensated for its "amateur" level service. I have even been able to take some professional looking chiaroscuro images that hearkened back to my photography buff days. I was surprised and happy with the results.We've even sent this camera in once for repair under warranty in its first year. It came back working better than ever(if not as it should have all along). Even my kids have gotten their turns with the coolpix. Yes, the battery has a short life, we have found that depending on use, we can get one day to 3 days of use on the battery life. We just charge it often and in between uses. So it still comes through for us despite the battery charging.We have had an easy experience with the coolpix 4300. its filled up our photo albums and library both digital and printed. We have all enjoyed this camera for family and fun use.We have just gotten a smaller, newer, more sophisticated and expensive Sony digital camera---I'm still on a wait and see mode on it. But, from durability alone, 5 years of use, I recommend the coolpix. And again, on ease of use and the immense and wide applications our whole family has and is still getting out of this camera, I highly recommend this and the coolpix family of nikon digital cameras.
I read someone elses review who had ordered the ATHANC7, paid the higher price and received instead the ATHANC7b. They decided to keep it a while and see how they felt about the less priced item. Well, the very same thing happened to me but I certainly am returning the item unopened. If this is how Amazon does business then I will have to rethink any further purchases from them. I can see where they might make a mistake now and then, but the same one to at least two people? Nope that is fraud.
I got the ipod...it look cute and I was excited. but it didn't come with anything to put the music on it. well, I must have used the wrong program and it wouldn't work, tried to fix it... had download some program to restore it back but it didn't work I was so mad that I sent it back the next day.
Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV AntennaAfter comparing other antennas online & reading many reviews from different customers, I decided to go with this brand. I was not sure if I had made the right choice since this is an outdoor antenna & all I wanted was an indoor brand to boost signal reception for my HDTV. I DO NOT PAY FOR CABLE & NEVER WILL. HERE ARE THE PLUSES: THE ANTENNA SHIPPED UPS TO MY HOUSE REALLY FAST FROM AMAZON.COM EVEN AFTER USING FREE SUPER SAVER. WELL PACKED DOUBLE BOXED. I OPENED THE BOX & READ THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: 2 LONG BOLTS TO ASSEMBLE THE 2 WIRE GRIDS. I REMOVED THE MAST CLAMP SINCE I AM NOT INSTALLING THE ANTENNA OUTSIDE & I AM NOT ABOUT TO CLIMB THE ROOF OF MY HOUSE EITHER! THEN I PLUGGED THE SHORT COAXIAL CABLE(NOT INCLUDED)TO THE BACK OF MY HDTV & THE OTHER END OF THE CABLE TO THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY, POSITIONED THE ANTENNA IN THE BACK OF THE HDTV SET(THE ANTENNA DESIGN MAY NOT BE PRETTY TO LOOK AT, BUT MY FLAT PANEL IS LARGE ENOUGH TO HIDE IT BEHIND)I TURNED ON THE SET & SCANNED FOR CHANNELS USING THE REMOTE CONTROL & PRESTO! NOW I AM RECEIVING ALL THE LOCAL CHANNELS AVAILABLE IN THE CHICAGO AREA INCLUDING THE CHANNELS I WAS NOT GETTING BEFORE WITH THE "RABBIT EARS". ALSO I CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE FOR THE HIGH DEF CHANNELS, THE RECEPTION IS CRISP & CLEAR! THE ANALOG CHANNELS WILL ALWAYS BE THE SAME AS BEFORE. I AM REALISTIC ABOUT IT: UNLESS YOU PAY FOR CABLE OR SATELLITE DISH AND AGAIN I NEVER WILL, THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! I AM HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE FROM [...] WHICH BY THE WAY WHAT I PAID WAS ONLY A FRACTION OF THE TOTAL THANKS TO AN [...] MERCHANDISE GIFT CERTIFICATE. THANK YOU AMAZON! I JUST PLAN TO KEEP ENJOYING HIGH DEF RECEPTION WITHOUT HAVING TO SPEND A FORTUNE!
I've been impressed with every facet of this machine...quiet, easy to operate, and great reproductive sound. I am in the process of transforming all my LPs to CDs so I use this baby nearly every day. Don't see how anyone could be disappointed.
for the money i paid i thought im getting better than this thing, pretty heavy, and can be done without it. and a big mistake never zoom out cause you will get a black circle around your subject.
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!
I purchased a pair of these in August 07. I LOVED LOVED LOVED them! They sounded GREAT, they are naturally loud, so I could listen to my mp3 player at half the volume. They also block out external noises so you can listen at even lower volume if you are concerned with hearing damage. I love the little rubber piece to wind the excess cord around. I bought a pair for my dad who is 80 and has hearing aids -- they are loud enough that he can hear his audiobooks with them.So, the bad... I tend to be kinda rough (not purposely, just rather clumsy) with my belongings. I didn't wind the cord up enough and would listen while I work on things in the yard or exercise. Several times I caught the cord on stuff, thereby ripping the ear pieces out of my ears. The rounded earpiece would break apart. I'd snap it back together, but eventually, the wires broke off and it was all over. They had lasted me about a year.I loved them so much, I bought another pair in July 08, resolving to be really careful with them. I WAS really careful with them, but I would leave them plugged into my mp3 player and wind the cord around the player before putting it in it's protective bag. Apparently, bending the plug-in end didn't agree with it. I noticed this and stopped doing it, but it must've been too late by then because, alas, the other day, the plug became detached from wire - the whole plastic piece just popped off. It's April, so it's a bit shy of a year.So, in Summary:THE GOOD:* The sound is great.* The volume is great.* The earpieces come in various sizes, so the fit is great.* They are comfortable to wear, even for extended periods of time.* They block external noise.These are easily the best headphones I've ever purchased.THE BAD:* If you don't take care, you can unintentionally damage or dismember them.But I still love them and I still recommend them to friends. Not everyone uses their mp3 player as much as I do or while doing difficult tasks as I do. And not everyone is quite as clumsy with the cord as I can be.
I use this swivel for my flat panel monitor. I have a GateWay 24" monitor that already has a swivel built-in. This swivel I use under the monitor base and it increases ( more than doubles) both the ease and viewing range of the monitor to share with clients and co-workers. Great product!
We ordered this product from outside the US, delivered to an address in the US, so that we could use it on our travels throughout the country. Unfortunately it would only charge a little on the first overnight charge, and after using that charge, we couldn't recharge it. It has been a major problem.We are returning the product for a refund.
I bought this keyboard a month ago for the sole purpose learning piano. I was not aware, at that time, tons of other features that pleasantly surprised me.This is a "Portable Grand" keybooard, and as the name implies, the piano sound is excellence! It is so realistic my jaw dropped. Even my friends who have played piano before admits the sound is extraordinary (key is touch sensitive for expressive playing too). I plugged (you have to buy the cable yourself tho) it in to my home theatre system (good power 6.1 system). Lo and behold, the low sound like it is coming from the real thing and the high is crystal clear. I can almost hear the sound of the wood hammer on the steel string.One of the special voices features in the voice database is called "sweet" voices. There are only a few choices available, namely, flute, tenor and soprano sax. These are the ultra realistic, blow your socks off kinda sound. For example, in the sweet soprano sax, if you hold the key down, the sound will become louder as if the sax player is blowing more air into it. You can actually hear the sound of the air rushing through the tube too. The sweet soprano sax actually sound like Kenny G's playing. Yamaha might model the sound after Kenny's. It never fail to amaze me. For the sweet flute sound, the way you play it fast, hard, or light on the keyboard actually give you a different sound and feel.The cons are the the keyboard does not come with anything. Not even the dang battery charger or USB cable. It does come with a very helpful DVD that features a real Yamaha instructor doing some amazing demonstration on the keyboard. The DVD will cover most of the important features like, voice, style, song and metronome of the keyboard. You will learn and be amazed at the same time. It also come with a CD with driver and sample midi for you to connect the keyboard to the PC.For less than $300, this is a really good deal for the quality and money. I highly recommended it to anybody who is picking up the hobby.
Exactly what i expected much sooner then expected. Ordered Sunday night and arrived on Tuesday. No shipping costs!!
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.
I bought this product 3 years ago right after I bought my first laptop, a polycarbonate Macbook (nothing in the world slicker than a plastic Macbook). I have used it everyday since, while wearing shorts, sleep pants, jeans, dress pants, skivies, whatever. After all this time and use, it still looks the same, feels the same, and smells the same (no chemical odor). I have my Macbook in a14 SHUTTLE - BLACK(another great product) and it has cooling feet and a non skid bottom so the laptop does not overheat or slip on the excellent cordura type fabric of the Cush Top. The Cush Top is an excellent product and I will buy another just for stuff since my laptop never leaves the one I have. Yes it is stiff, otherwise its a pillow . Yes the fabric is coarse, and it will look great in decades unless you let your dog naw on it (read that one too). That coarse fabric is not coarse enough to irritate the skin but it does provide enough bite not to slide off polyester pants. Yes it is sloped so a slick bottom laptop will slip if you dont put it in a case or put a slip pad under it. Read where folks say the inner compartment is too small, mine currently contains an external hard drive, an external optical drive, my headphones, a universal memory card reader, and usually some other things stuffed inside AND, unless you turn it completely sideways, they stay there. Its lightweight and the inner compartment gives a natural hand hold for picking up the the laptop. The slope of the Cush Top gives you the angle of a full sized keyboard and, because the deck is raised, helps with the wrist angle while sitting. Even when you have your legs stretched out the lap top stays at least level instead of leaning forward. No other similar product provides as much form, function, and quality for such a small price. Everyone that uses my lap top while at my house comments about it and asks where to get one so I've come to the conclusion that the negative reviews are just too harsh. The only folks that MAY have a legitimate gripe are the ones with big lap tops. Bottom line, this is just a great and simple product.
I've had limited experience with using flatbed scanners, an honest to goodness AMATUER! Until I got my Visioneer 8800...Out of the box, hooked up to the computer and using it by the end of the day! No problem! Now I can help to design the programs, program inserts, and special event brochures for my Church. I've made some &quot;special&quot; one-of-a-kind Certificates of: &quot;Acheivement&quot;, &quot;Attendance&quot;, and &quot;Vacation Bible School Completion&quot; for the kid's in Sunday School. One-of-a-kind Birthday cards are a ** &quot;Snap!!!&quot; **, no more searching through all those mountains of cards at the stores...What a welcome relief that is!!! And my friends and family are so surprised to receive such personal cards. And I love being able to scan all my old paper photographs, so I can put them on to discs. They'll last so much longer now... Like when I saw my Grandpa's old &quot;tin type&quot; photographs... It's helping to store so many of my family's memories...So if you were wondering; &quot;Would this be a good scanner for me?&quot; And; &quot;Is it worth the price?&quot; The answers are both; &quot;YES!!!&quot; If I can use it for so many different things, and so easily...SO CAN YOU!!! And it's well worth the price!
No hype, no problems, worked great right out of the bag. Works with all my SDHC readers with no problems.
I bought this Garmin for my wife. We had recently moved to a new area and she got a job that required her to travel daily to new and unfamiliar areas. After her first day with it she told me that it was the best gift she had ever received, and to this day...1 year later she still feels that it is perfect.The user interface is simple, easy to use and logical. Many, many POI's. The search function can be hit or miss, and at times can take a while. Searching for POI's in another location (not where you are currently, but for example your destination) is very difficult as it never seams to find anything. I know that each system has its quirks and specific ways to input info to get what you want, but I have no idea how to make it work if you are in Utah...Ex. trying to find the address 155 N 365 W , Provo, Utah (just an example) is impossible. It is not set up to recognize the address format, if you know how please let me know.Overall this is a wonderful product and for the price it is now- it is even better. I would buy this again if something were to happen to the one that we have.
This remote meets nearly all expectations for a programmable controller. It is easy to program (skip installing the version of the software provided with the unit and use only the latest version available from the Sony website) and does a commendable job automating the process of controlling multiple manufacturers' equipment. Even "teaching" the remote control to handle functions not preprogrammed was straight forward. The only weakness I see is the batteries need to be replaced about every three or four weeks. I'd suggest purchasing good quality rechargeable batteries in sufficient quantity to allow you to rotate them from one charge to the next. I have yet to reach the point of having to reprogram the unit even with the relatively frequent battery changes. For the price this unit cannot be beat.
I've had this camera for about 3 weeks now and am very happy with it. It takes great pictures and has a long battery life. I especially like the fast shutter speed. I can take pictures at normal room lighting without a flash for some great indoor shots. The only thing I would rather have different would be a direct power plug to charge the battery without taking the battery out. As it is, I have to put it in the supplied charger. It charges quickly, though, and really isn't all that inconvenient. Its a great little camera. I would highly recommend this one.
I bought it for my Tamron Lens. It fits well.
I got my first card last week and it would not work. I called tech support and the person said it was defective. I sent it back to Amazon and they sent me a new one (No cost to me for return or new one-thanks).I get the new card today and same problem. I call tech support and after two hours I get to a person that can barely speak English. She tells me that I have to change the Bios. Great, but why didn't they include that information in the instructions.Also, the description of the product is incorrect (Bad English). It will not support two monitors. It will support one monitor and one video.I still can not get it to work correctly with my Dell and am waiting for Dell customer support to help fix the problem.It might be great Hardware but Customer support and instructions are lacking.On the other hand, Amazon is my first choice for products. Price and service.Update! after spending 20 hours trying to get the two cards to work, I gave up and ordered an external device made by avermedia. I could never get the TV monitor and Video out to work at the same time. There is so much electrical noise from this card that it messed up my TV tuner card.During the installation, it screwed up much of my software and at one point lost my keyboard.I have installed dozen of different type cards over the year and never faced problems like I did with this card.
I just ordered this model but my review is about a 2 yr old Toshiba recorder which has had much use and great service. I also have the Toshiba "combo" recorder which I am very happy with after 2 yrs. My DR-2 has a feature I wish Toshiba would bring back in the controls. Instead of recording at 1,2,3,4,6 etc Hours the older model lets you record all those and manually set increments inbetween like 133 or 159, or 183 minutes. I hate to have to record at the 3 hr speed when a movie runs over to 2 hrs 15 minutes or 2.30 hrs.I question this machine recording on DVD+R disks as stated by one buyer. I think it only records on DVD-R 1-2x.I have learned some tricks with any "errors" produced by the Toshiba recorder. I have found resetting it after an "error" clears up all. Just unplug the machine for about a day if you keep getting "errors". This resets the machine. I have very few coasters with this recorder. Toshiba in computers or these DVD recorders has always served me well.If you use a Mac I have found the disks made on the Toshiba recorder duplicate well using Toast and the "copy disk" mode rather than the TS file mode. I like to make backups on the TV programs I record on my computer to save running the recorder.I do wish Toshiba would upgrade the 1-2x recording disks to maybe 4x. Don't know why they are stuck in the lower speed.JUST GOT MY NEW TOSHIBA...I was delighted to find this model will burn DVD-R 4x speed! Typical easy setup for Toshiba machines. I still wish they would return to letting the user manually set the length of recording like on earlier models.You can't go wrong with this set...beginner or pro!Just discovered you can record on 8X DVD-R disks and branded up to 16x listed in manual.
After extensively reviewing all of the products available for analog/digital conversion, my reading assessment quickly determined that Canopus is the clear choice.There are numerous reviews which provide the basic information on this product. Here are a few details which are less obvious in the specs and reviews.It is a great product. I also looked very seriously at the ADVC 1394 which is a card rather than an external box. It is a little less expensive but does not provide as many input options. Specifically, there is not an ability to do stereo analog input on the 1394 card using RCA connections. The ADVC 100 is more flexible and provides a wide range of inputs and outputs. The Canopus.com web site is very helpful for reviewing product specs.I had fantastic results right out of the box - which frankly suprised me, I expected to have to do at least some amount of fiddeling around with it to get it to work. The setting of the dip switches is not dificult, despite the comments of other reviewers. Pricegrabber.com also has a number of helpful reviews.
Searched for Network Adapter on Amazon that would work in home network, Found many opportunities to purchase selections and made a choice. Great choice as vendor was prompt, packaging for shipment was excelent and device worked like a charm and as advertised. Could not ask for more.
yes i am an "audiophile". i have been for over 35 years and have owned excellent equipment (not always the most highly prized and/or the most expensive!). i bought these for my teenage son who like his father enjoys heavy classical and film scores as well as jazz and new age synth music. i really was not prepared for the audio experience when we hooked these up. i was frankly, blown away by this little system. now i have a great system in the living room with large planar magnetic drivers and dipole subwoofers (carver ALS) and 500 watts of carver power per channel and another 500 watts for the woofers in a bi-amped arrangement. i mention this so one may know that i am into great sound and know what it actually sounds like. i have attended CES shows and heard it ALL. i can't get over this little system and am buying another for MY computer! all is not perfect with the sound of these however, less the readers here think that i am saying this replaces a high-end system. it could have used a bigger driver for the little woofers so it would not exhibit a 'suck-out' in the crossover from the sub. it also could have benefited from a lower crossover point from that sub as well but this is a quibble for an inexpensive little system that was not intended to replace a serious hi-fi setup. simply, this one delivers. forget logitech, it's a T O Y! little tang band drivers with a phase plug? BIG DEAL! there is no treble extension and they distort easily when driven hard. i cannot speak for their reliability however. as for the reliability problems of the klipsch. what the heck are you people doing with this thing??? the plug is fine. you should NOT have to monkey about with it and unplug it frequently. if you do, move the sub. i suspect people are inadvertently knocking the darn thing when they reach for the power switch, then they blame klipsch for not putting some gorilla plug on the thing! the circuit problem blowing in the power amp was solved years ago. this thing is brilliantly designed imho. having a separate sub control is logical and needed in an application like this. i would recommend positioning the sub exactly between the two speakers for best imaging. and these speakers image very well indeed! just buy these if you enjoy quality sound reproduction. Honestly, my equipment over the years does not break because i treat it with much care and just use my own head about caring for it. and I avoid utter junk!
While these are nice and comfy, the connector breaks easily and the "skin" peals off easily and with average or quicker than expected time...
As a heavy user of word processing on my Palm via DataViz's Documents to Go 4.0 (available from Amazon) which allows me to download -- and work on -- MS Word files on my PDA, I was anxious to find a means to print these Word documents directly from my Palm -- without having to synch and output from my PC. Additionally, if the printer were also portable, that would be even better.The Sipix Pocket Printer A6 -- along with the Docs to Print and IR Print software programs (both available from doctoprint.irprint.com as either a free trial or to purchase) -- fit the bill quite nicely.The Sipix A6 printer is just a little bit larger than the Palm itself. It runs on AA batteries and receives its info from the Palm via infrared (IR), which makes it totally cordless. The Sipix also uses thermal imaging, which eliminates the need for ribbons or ink jet cartridges, which is convenient; but it does require the use of specially coated A6 size thermal paper, also available from Sipix (and Amazon) in either rolls or sheets. (I use the latter -- and carry a little stapler with me -- since it lays flatter and looks much neater.)The basic Sipix A6 software (also from IR Print) that comes with the unit, only allows one to print entries from the Palm Calendar, To Do, Memo and Address functions, which in itself, is only mildly useful.To do more, here's what you'll need to install on your Palm:Docs To Go (DataViz) + Docs to Print + IR Print** The more enhanced version of IR Print available from their website.Once all three of these are installed, you'll be able to print Word documents, not only to the Sipix A6, but also to all of the IR capable models from HP (such as the DeskJet 990 series) and from Canon (including the BJC line of portable ink jet printers), which is really cool!Being thermal, the print quality of the Sipix unit is, unfortunately, rather crude; and the speed is rather slow (especially when compared to regular laser and ink jet printers). But the Sipix is still the smallest portable printer available today for my Palm. And I carry it -- along with a slim box of A6 paper -- everywhere with me in my briefcase.I use the Sipix to print rough drafts of my work (including product reviews such as this one), which is wonderful, since perusing a printed copy -- especially with multiple pages -- is still easier than scrolling up-and-down a miniature screen.The Sipix printer, as a watch-out, does have a tendency to drain four AA alkalines rather quickly. As a remedy, I've switched to the new AA size Energizer photo-lithium batteries, which cost a little more, but last many times longer.With my Sipix A6 printer, I can now print Word files directly from my Palm -- whenever and wherever I need it -- which is truly a dream come true!
I bought a Netgear rp614 awhile back to upgrade from my old Siemans router. I was very impressed with the ease of the routers administration and all, and would rate that router a 4.5/5.0 or 5.0/5.0 it's a damn good router all around, network transfers, stability and gaming.However, this wireless router I bought to conjoin with my old network and server as a WAP was horrible. It was very unstable and had several bugs working as a WAP which it is capable of doing, but very poorly. I highly recommend to buy a Linksys over the Netgear here, even though Linksys routers are a bit inferior wired for gaming, their wireless ones far exceed Netgear.
Not worth all the hassle testing and trying. It may work for some specific computer configuration. But it does not work with me Dell 1210 with XP SP2.
This lens is great for what i need it for. Its not light and built like a tank. Its definitely going to be my all around lens.
Product works perfectly, the paint specks that the seller warned about haven't affected the product's performance at all. Seller was very helpful and responded to e-mails promptly.
I have never had a problem with this burner and I would recommend it for a first time burner. It also has very easy to use software!!!
The cable works fine. I had no issues with it at all. Just be aware it is 25 feet long (I thought maybe that description was a typo, but it's not).Not a lot else you can say about a cable. it works like a champ and I can now put my monitor on the other side of the room. :-)
OK - I was skeptical ... an $8 piece of hardware that will allow me to access a range of HD channels? Yes, indeed it's true. Awesome product that netted me 16 HD channels after plugging this into the back of our television. The picture quality is amazing... it comes in like cable, without the recurring costs.Love this product,KM
Great product, exactly what was needed, If I had to buy another one I would buy it again. Price was reasonable and worth every penny.
This is a great scanner in terms of image quality, cost, and size/portability. The best part, though, is ease of use. It will do anything I need it to do, and nothing else, and it does it intuitively, easily, and efficiently. There must be better scanners out there, with more awesome features, but, frankly, I'd rather have a scanner with all the features I want and NOTHING ELSE to clutter up the interface. For scanning text documents & home photos, this unit can't be beat.Oh, yeah, and *perfectly* Mac-compatible.
I have only just begun to use this flash, but found it useful right out of the box. While I'm still learning about lighting, the automatic TTL with this is a boon, but it's also great to be able to make adjustments to the automatic settings to compensate for moments I want more or less light.I love the way the head swivels in many directions, which means I can bounce it off ceilings or walls or whatever. I also got the stofen omni bounce, which is a very nice addition for not a lot of money, and it has gotten some use indoors with family pictures.I can't compare this to off-brand TTL flashes, but I can say I like this flash and highly recommend it.
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?
This lens is the perfect addition to my Digital Rebel XTi. I no longer need that cheapie kit lens that came with the camera, and now I have an excellent zoom that is incredibly powerful. The lens is very sturdy, well built, and locks at the lowest focal length to prevent it from extending on its own. I also found that it's a tad larger than the standard Canon 18-55mm, but not enough to even warrant a discussion. I now use it all the time, however I use my Canon 75-300 IS USM zoom for sports (can't beat that image stabilization). Sometimes it does have trouble focusing in dark areas but no more than the standard 18-55mm. I highly recommend this to anyone with a digital SLR.
This product is very lightweight but surprisingly durable. It repels rain and snow well, although the shoulder strap can get twisted easily. I can't wait to see how this bag holds up after a few years of college use!
I just think that the GPS could come with more maps instaled and with a microSD card included.
No complaints. Works good. Writes fast and holds tons of 7.2 Megapixel pics
The employee it was ordered for has been using it for awhile. Seems to be working great.
These earbuds are not what they're cracked up to be. The sound on them is tinny and cheap. Attempted to contact the seller to rectify the situation but was ignored (I never received a response from them).I definitely would not recommend their purchase!
This is a very good reader, especially formated for CF cards only, it works with Mac and PC, very fast and secure transfers. It requires USB 2.0 but will work ok with USB 1.
I bought this laptop a week ago and the first thing I noticed was that it is incredibly slow with Vista Home Basic and 512MB RAM. After some tuning and turning off the "nice interface" features, it works OK. I have already ordered 1GB RAM more as it seems this is mandatory for running Vista... No Firewire port, no keyboard/mouse PS/2 ports. Otherwise the laptop seems fine.
I have had this CD player for two weeks and have used it very little. Yesterday, the headphones shorted out, and the right one only works when you hold the wire a certain way. Maybe I just got a defective one, but I wouldn't recommend taking a chance on it.
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
I got this player 2 months ago. It worked fine, it takes some time to get used to using it, but once I did, it was great. HOWEVER, I was using it while walking to class, and the screen just shattered. I did nothing out of the ordinary, it just shattered. The glass is all gone and the screen itself is half-black from it. I e-mailed them AND called them, and I was told from both places that the screen is not covered under warranty (seems as if almost nothing truly is). I even asked them if I could pay to have it repaired, and they said no, tough luck. Anyway, I'm pretty pissed off right now. I wasted 200 bucks on a decent player, but the warranty makes it not worth [...]. As much as I truly hate to say it, I may buy an ipod next... atleast they know how to keep a happy customer. I will never buy another iRiver product EVER again.
The Audio-Technica AT-PL12 turntable is terrific. My only disappointment is that the price has dropped in the three weeks since I purchased the item. Now it is an even better buy.
After reading a PC Magazine articlehttp:about NiMH batteries and their advantages over disposable ones, Idecided to buy some. Went to Best Buy, which had the batteries, but no charger for D cells. Found and ordered the Energizer Universal Charger at Amazon (about $ less than elsewhere) and found it to be excellent. It charges both NiMH and NiCd batteries in all sizes, AA, AAA, C, D, &amp; 9 volt.
We got this printer thinking it would be a good, reliable one. It wasn't to say the least. It worked for two days then the paper kept jamming. After that magically fixed itself, the paper would feed crooked and become jammed again! We tried everything and the booklet wasn't any help. So needless to say, we bought a new printer after only having this for not even 2 weeks. Horrible piece of equipment.
The CQ-C1333U proved to be a solid entry level CD receiver deck. For audiophiles, the unit lacks the features of more sophiticated and pricier units, but the average listener should appreciate the sound quality provided by the ROCK setting on the unit, especially if you have make the investment in some decent speakers. I currently run a small Adrenanlin kicker box with 3 way speakers and I get a good mix of bass and treble using the onboard BASS and TREBLE controls on the deck. I am completely satisfied with this unit and would highly recommend it for users who want a solid deck at a great price and who do not require such features as a fully programmable EQ.
Este ventilador, aparte de darle un bonito brillo azul a mi sistema, me ayud&oacute; a reducir su temperatura en 10 grados cent&iacute;grados.
Purchased these head phones for my wife to use while jogging. She had tried several other headphone and earbuds, none of which she found acceptable. My purchase of these headphones was based on reviews I read here. I would recomend these.
Very pleased with this product. They fit over the ears and direct the sound into the ear canal. I recommend them.
Ok, so I was trying to cheap it out and just use an old cord in my office to have a hard wired connection to my office internet..... which the wire connection is on the opposite side of the room from my computer. (isn't that the way it always happens?) Ok, so anyway.... I had been having connection issues, and my old cord (which the tabs were broken off of) apparently was the issue. You see.... those tabs are IMPORTANT, because they help keep a solid connection. *lightbulb moment*. So... in the end why did I wait so long? Especially.... since this cord was SO inexpensive.... and was delivered swiftly.So...if you're wondering if you should get a new cord. the answer is YES.
It does exactly what I wanted it to do. It is good quality - sufficiently stiff yet flexible. Fit perfectly. All of these filters have static. It would get a perfect score if it was anti-static.
I like this thing. The temps are accurate. The clock is dead on. What more can you ask for ???
I've had this scanner for ages...since 2002, I think. It's the oldest piece of computer equipment I own. I've never had one second of trouble with it. Genealogy is my hobby and I've scanned thousands of old photos with excellent results, as well as hundreds of documents. It worked for me with Windows XP and Windows Vista. I'm about to upgrade to Windows 7 and am keeping my fingers crossed it will work with it. I noticed some people commented on its supposed "flimsiness"...well, at 10 years old mine is still going strong and has outlasted 3 desktop computers and one laptop. Could you ask for more?
I don't know whether this product is compatible with the newer ipods, but if you have a 2nd Generation ipod nano and want a voice-recorder, look no further.Did a lot of research and learned that this little gizmo is by far the best. And it sure is. At $20 can't go wrong.
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 charger works great. Just the same as the charger its replacing. It takes about an hour to charge the batteries for my D200, which is plenty fast enough.
This is an excellent wall mount. I have a 32 Inch Flat Panel that is holding up just fine. It is very easy to install (Took about 15 minutes, just make sure you have a good drill) and looks great. It is easy to use to move the TV around, the range of motion is quite satifisfying.
The Phillips G2G302 Wireless FM transmitter is the worst product I have ever bought. Quite frankly I am surprised, as I have purchased other Phillips products that are wonderful. The transmitter messed up my radio requiring me to take it to my mechanic to fix.(The speakers stopped working). I purchased this product from Naturally Good Enterprises. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM! They only guaranteed the product for 30 days and of course, it suddenly stopped working after 6 weeks. I paid $60.00 US dollars for the product and they are not refunding my money. Purchasing this product is a big waste of time and money and is a rip off. Naturally Good Enterprises does not stand behind its producta and what they sold me is subpar.
I bought this for 18 bucks. Quite a great deal for a Sony, eh? However, right at the first time I used it, I was totally disappointed! I couldn't trace my favourite station which I used to listen to on my car at all. Quality is really bad, not like a Sony one supported to be. Moreover, it was made in China, I personally avoid stuffs made from China coz I don't trust the quality of products from that country much. SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR A GREAT NIGHT WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS, FELLAS!
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.
The picture has a mirrow image over lap giving it a double image. Coby does not answer email and their automated phone answering system hangs up on you after 5 minute wait.
I've had this turntable for five weeks and I have no complaints about it, for its primary purpose with me, is to convert vinyl to CD.I'm not an audiophile but I think I'm careful with my spending and after buying a couple of sorry offerings in stores over the past 15 years after my 1981 Technics SL-10 died, I decided to research my purchase online. I ended up paying less than $190 new from an eBay powerseller and I have been delighted since I received it. It's solid, attractive, and performs better than well. With the built-in pre-amp and the cartridge included, it's an excellent value.I agree that the instructions do lack in fully explaining tonearm balance. Their explanation does not make clear that the tonearm at 0 grams is supposed to be parallel to the platter. Also the antiskate on my system is about a quarter gram more than the tracking force. I track at 2 to 2.5 grams with the antiskate at 1.75 to 2.25.The RCA cables are a little short but you can extend them with female RCA couplers to another RCA set and use a stereo Y adapter to plug it into the blue jack of the computer sound card. I have never detected a hum.I use the Acoustica Spin It Again software and it's easy. I don't think you'll find a critical review of it. It's not audio engineer quality but it sure is a lot cheaper.I set up this system in about 40 minutes including leveling the system with a short bubble level and adjusting the rubber feet on the turntable. I've played 33s and 45s with no trouble. I played one severely warped 33 backwards and used the download-for-free Audacity software to flip it and burn a CD that's noise free and sounds fine. I used the Acoustica to clean up the sound because it's an easier to use system for me.This unit seems to be a quality unit that will stand up to anything a home listener would demand of it. It's the best turntable I've owned including Sonys and Technics in the 1970's and 1980's. I had Bose speakers and I don't now but I really don't recall these records sounding this good.This system is manual. You start it, you cue it, and you return the tonearm. The better systems are manual for a reason. This is one of those better systems and I believe that most buyers will be just as pleased as I have been with the AT PL-120. If you want a Technics, buy a Technics. For most, except the absolutely discriminating, the AT-PL 120 is a very good buy and easy choice.
Worked as advertised one time then after that intermittently after much screwing around and sometimes having to reboot. Now not at all. Currently waiting for tech support. Not enough info with the product to be of any use to trouble shoot it. Bottom line I own a mac cause they work, I use iTunes to listen to music cause it works, so something that is supposed to be an accessory for these two things needs to do one thing, WORK.
i ordered this for my sansa clip+ as an extra cord to carry in my car. i just plugged it in, for the first time, to my laptop to see if it will charge and sync and it did. no complaints and good for everyday needs.
This is a great addition to my kitchen. It works great and easy to operate also saves so much time cooking the same meal. I first purchased 16-qt cooker/canner then purchased this one and 4-qt also. Now I use these 3 cookers for everything. I am happy about "stainless steel" because I can use dishwasher without worrying about discoloration (they only make 16-qt cooker in aluminum so I have to hand wash it). This is a well-made, top of the line product for such a great price. Only issue that I have is occasionally I have to exchange the screws (holding the handles on the lid) since they rust after a while. Other than that, I am very satisfied with this purchase and strongly recommend to others.
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!
Unlike what the user "Rick Van Hazel" is telling, this is MX5000 is not logitech's flagship mous/keyboard combo. The flagship is Logitech's diNovo Media desktop laser costing $50 more then the mx5000.
I've only had it for a week, but I'm already up to speed on most of the features. LUV the touch screen navigation and intuitive menus. Online manual is better than print version.Now I'm a movie director in one easy lesson and do my own editing on the PC.Take three still photos while recording video!By an extra battery.
These are very nice to replace the factory apple ear buds for your ipods. Now when you sweat, these stay in place. I'm happy!Thanks!!!
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.
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 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.
Have a Mac G5 that this drive doesn't work at all well with. Plan on returning this item.
This came in real handy for my livingroom set up. I have this cable running from my desktop in one corner of the livingroom to the lcd display in the other corner of the living room. It works great. No flaws in the image on the screen.
I didn't try to use my Garmin iQue for a couple of weeks after I bought it. Big mistake. The button/wheel on the left was broken - and if accidently touched, it would make the screen go crazy...jumping very fast from one icon to another. I had to leave it on top of my stove overnight because it started to get hot and I couldn't turn it off. What a piece of sh..! I am very disappointed and would like to return it, but the buyer said returns only for 1 week. If something is broken, the seller should say so in the ad. This is the first time I have ever bought anything used online, and it will be my last. Don't buy anything from this seller.
This camera is great, it's small enough to fit in a pocket without being bulky and the zoom is exceptional for something so small! The battery has incredible life so far. I'm still getting some blurry pictures but I haven't had the camera all that long so I'm still getting used to it.
FINALLY INSTALLED THIS UNIT AFTER HAVING IT IN THE PACKAGE FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS, I HAVE MY VEHICLE NOW.TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO LIST!!! THE UNIT GIVES OFF A STRONG BURNING ODOR!!! THE SPEAKER SOUNDS POPPED!!!HORRIBLE QUALITY!!! I WOULD NEVER BUY FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN!! I WISH I HAD OPENED & USED THIS PRODUCTDURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS!!! I WOULD OF RETURNED IT PROMPTLY!!! I HOPE THIS SELLER CAN STILL MAKE SOMESORT OF AMENDS BECAUSE I AM EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED & FEEL THAT I RECEIVED A TOTALLY DEFECTIVE UNIT!!!DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CHEAP IMITATION!!! YOU WILL BE MAJORLY DISSAPOINTED!!!! THIS WAS A TOTALPIECE OF JUNK!!!!
This is the first & only gps watch I have owned. I live in a rural area with no tall buildings. I have been very satisfied with the Forerunner 101 as compared to the cost. I typically turn it on and set it on my front porch a few minutes before I run. 98% of the time I have no problems, when I have a problem it's with signal strength. I love having time/pace/total distance all displayed at once. The distance seems to be very accurate & consistant. I was afraid the bulk of the watch would bother me but it hasn't. Two AAA batteries are lasting me over 50 miles which is not bad if you only run 10-15 miles a week like me. I recently ran my first half-marathon and enjoyed being able to go back on the watch and see my pace for each mile of the race.
Very fast CF card (x133 20mb/sec) with a free recovery program installed if you mistakely erase your photos. Some cameras can not even match its speed so you have to check with www.scandisk.com if your camera is listed. If you want the fastest card on the market with the latest technology buy this card. if not buy a Scandisk Extreme for 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!
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.
I have been using Ridata DVD Media for some time now and I recommend this to every one, whose DVD burner supports Ridata/Ritek DVD media. I have used DVD+R/RW and DVD-R formats and they all worked flawlessly on my PC and DVD player. I must say that I have become big fan of Ridata media.
All those photos I had in frames, need a place to go when I update the frame with a current 5/7 photo. This album is great for that, keeps memories neat and safe. Great price and service too. Thank you.
This printer has a small foot print, is stylish, and QUIET! Ink consumption is acceptable. I have bought four of them for use at work and home. Not a single problem. Good purchase.
This is the 3rd Fuji we own. I have an older 3800, but wanted something smaller to throw in my purse or pocket. Ordered two of a different model off Amazon (both Fuji's), didn't like them. Menu was hard to figure out and they didn't work right. Bought this one somewhere else. The menu is simple, simple, simple to use. The image stabilization feature is terrific. Had a really bad "shake" problem with the older Fuji. No problem at all with this one!! Love being able to carry it around in my purse or pocket, not my neck (like the older model). I would definitely reocmmend this camera!!
Since the built-in speakers on the G5 iMac don't have quite enough oomph to fill a room, I thought I'd try these Harman designed Duets. They have pretty good sound for small speakers, though not quite as impressive as the Harman designed Apple Pro Speakers that ONLY work on the G4 iMac. My only real beef is the lack of attention to details... while the speaker cables are white like the enclosures, the wall wart power supply/cable are black and the mini stereo connector cover is the usual color coded green for those who can't read icons. No big deal if you're not using a white iMac/iPod, but not quite sure why the marketing guys think anyone would buy white speakers otherwise.
This purchase is to replace a predecessor which gave us years of great service. It is as though the previous one never left and we are very happy with it. A.R.
Fair Price, Good battery, with slightly longer life then the OEM battery it replaced. Cannot speak to overall longevity yet, but so far so good!
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
This worked right out the box on my XTi. I tend to do macro and noticed the camera shaked on the tri-pod when I pushed the button. This was bought to solve that issue. Now, I need to figure out if it does autofocus!
We don't have cable yet so we bought this indoor Antenna. Does it's job gets great signal. worth the buy!!!!
I wish I been found this, i have spent money on various fm transmitters & this is the best.I love the fact that you can also recharge your ipod while listening to it in the car
It was great i hooked it up very fast it was a breaze. the only problem i had was the editing software isnt exactly top of the line for my tastes
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.
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.
I bought this product because I could not find it anywhwere else and needed to replace the one I had. The seller expedited shipment, so it arrived many days before I expected. It works great with my camera and was exactly as described. Will definitely do business with this seller again.
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.
Quality in sound for the buck is what Sony is good for.When the CD player works, that is.If you have a lot of CD-Rs or you like CDs of any kind to play without skips or hesitations, do not buy Sony.I have already sworn never to buy another Sony CD player.I expect a CD to play consistently and without interuption.Sony seems to have skimped on this little engineering aspect.
I was very dissapointed. After reading other reviews and the specs Ii was expecting an accurate GPS device. I found it to be off by 150-250 ft at a minimum. When I was out an about in the mountains, and was close to a waypoint in a canyon, it shifted direction constantly. I have already returned this device and will be looking for something better.
Perfect used item, working great, top!!!! I do suggest this awesome flash, original Canon for ever! i tried many but this is the best.
I bought this since I needed something basic, small (under 15"), and inexpensive to replace a 20 year old 13" Sony CRT TV whose tube just went out. Since I couldn't find a Sony with a small size and didn't want to spend nearly 3x's the amount for a 15" flat screen LCD TV, I looked for a Toshiba next since I've had sets from them before which lasted over 10 years.The picture tube quality of the Toshiba is about as good as the Trinitron which is good enough for me. After having read other reviews about the sound quality and volume on this particular television, my own experience is that there are no issues with the set I received with low volume (I have it at 7-8 which is about just 1/8th of the max level and it is pretty loud at this lower setting) or buzzing with the volume nearly off. The side firing speakers are decent enough since I'm not looking for this to be a home theater experience (I just set the bass all the way to the max to make it sound "fuller" instead of tinny).I tested all video inputs (3) including the composite video connectors and also had no issues with buzzing. The nice thing about this set is it also has an S-Video port on the back (most cheaper tv's have just one set of inputs and no S-Video).The side firing speakers do take up some space but the set is still compact enough to fit in the space that my 13" Sony was in. Weight wise, this unit is also very light. Setup is naturally pretty easy. The remote is decent and functional.As for negatives, the text label for the onscreen channel info is sort of thin and ugly and the light blue color can make the information difficult to see depending what is on the screen (the fatter green labels on my Sony stood out). The other negative is editing channel labels and manually "erasing" channels (so they can be skipped). On the Sony, you could just use the channel selector to move to the previous/next channel with the menu options remaining onscreen to allow easy changing. With the Toshiba, you have to exit completely out of the menu screen, change the channel, re-display the menu screen, and select the option you want to change (i.e. it requires much more input on the remote). This however is just a minor annoyance since this isn't done often.Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by the value of the product since it is actually better than what I expected. Regarding reliability, time will tell if this television lives up to prior Toshiba sets.
I bought this to mount mySharp AQUOS LC60E77UN 60-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Gold Bezeland it works a treat. I've posted a couple of product pictures. The kit included the screws needed to mount this TV. The TV has a flat back, so I didn't need the included curve-compensating spacers.The mount holds the TV about 2-3 inches from the wall, which is pretty good considering that it allows 30 degrees of tilt adjustment. The tilt adjustment is controlled with two tensioning knobs that are operated by reaching in from the sides. This is a little inconvenient on my Sharp, since the TV brackets are close to the middle, forcing me to reach waaaay in to turn the adjustment knobs. (IMO, this is Sharp's fault.)The only thing missing from this product is a fine leveling adjustment feature for use after the bracket is on the wall. As currently shipped, you have to get the lag bolts positioned just exactly right, or the wall bracket won't be level, and the wall bracket determines the TV's angle. (This is a question of millimeters, so it's not the end of the world if you don't get it perfect. But that's the difference between 4 and 5 stars.)If your wall is rough (I have paneling) it can be tricky to exactly position a drilled hole. I recommend you grab a small nail, like a finish nail or a picture-frame nail. Use the nail (and a hammer, if needed) to make an exactly positioned hole, then expand the hole with a small drill bit. Keep using increasingly larger bits until you have the size hole you need. This doesn't take very long with a keyless chuck drill, and it lets you be as precise as possible. Be sure that you measure *and* use a level to establish positions for subsequent holes.The wall bracket is very easy to mount to a wood stud wall. A drill and power driver make fast work of the four lag screws. For other types of walls, other solutions are included. NOTE however that the documentation says that concrete block walls and steel stud walls are not supported (concrete block walls would require molly bolts, I suspect).Once the wall bracket is mounted to the wall, and the TV brackets are screwed to the TV, the two sets are paired up. I'm a big dude, but my TV was bigger, so this part required two people. You can probably "work ahead" if you need to, and just get a helper to put the TV up and get it centered, tilted right, etc.After hooking the top of the TV brackets over the wall bracket, each TV bracket has a little retaining screw that is used to hook the bottom of the brackets in place (preventing the TV from being "unhooked" without unscrewing). If you drive these screws up far enough, they will also prevent the TV from sliding side to side.Overall, the product feels solid. The product is definitely "low end" - there is no extra metal, no plastic boot to hide the metal works, etc. But it's "basic" rather than "cheap." The bracket is SOLID on the wall, and after tightening everything up, the TV feels really anchored.For the price, I am very pleased with this product. Recommended.One other problem that I encountered was with the location of the TV's bracket holes. The Sharp bracket holes are not exactly centered top-to-bottom on the back of the TV. This affects where the axis of rotation will be located for tilting, and it also affect where the top (or bottom) of the TV will be with respect to the position of the wall bracket.The TV brackets have several holes for attaching the brackets, so you should be able to compensate somewhat for the positioning of the bracket attachment points on your TV. But it behooves you to set up the brackets and *measure* the positions before you start the installation. Keep in mind that if you want to tilt the TV up or down, you will have to allow some extra space for the tilting. Don't just allow exactly the size of the TV - you need a couple of inches of swinging space.
I purchased this item for my husband. It arrived earlier then I expected. Packaging was perfect no damage. The product is awesome and works like magic. I highly recommend this company.
This does improve the throughput significantly. It is easy to mount and is worth the upgrade to give your server a performance boost
I installed this product on my mid-2011 Macbook Air (13"). Though the filter fits perfectly, either side creates distracting diagonal lines on the screen of my computer.
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.
This is a very limited and basic remote. It has macros but they are irratic and programming them can be tediousswiching viewing sources from satellite tv to lets say dvd viewing will usually just turn everything off. Believe me if you have multipe components and an HD tv this remote will not get the job done. This is starting to make my annoying Harmony remote 880 look good. I have decided to keep it as a back-up
Got the player about a month ago, my second creative MP3 player. Have a MIcro Zen, for two years, and eventually after so much use the headphone plug on top of the player weakened, and I could not fix it. Side note on the micro though is that I am sending it back to Creative and they will replace the headphone jack, of course for a fee. On the Vision M, I love it, very solid piece, feels heavy and It feels like it will last as my prme player for a time to come. Audio is solid, video looks great, I have tried to download DVD's but keep running into conversion problems, but I am sure eventually I will figure it out. The manual that came with the player leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to help in transferring music files and how to add video files. It took me for ever to figure out how to download my music files from the micro to the "M". The instructions are not out there, on how to do it right the first time, takes a lot of trial and error, you are on your own! But, overall get this player, it is a great piece of equipment.
I like this except for the fact that it tends to move on my slim computer screen. But recommended.
I purchased this camcorder in early Januray 08 to document my chemotherapy treatment process (I guess I think my future kids will like to look back on when dad was bald). I had considered the dcr-sr82 but chose this model due to the higher video resolution, better still picture quality (and flash), and higher quality audio. I've been very saisfied so far. The only complaint I have is that the low light quality isn't that fantastic, it is a little grainy. But even in my living room with just the lamps on it isn't that bad, and in normal lighting the picture is great. Besides that it's been mainly pros...**still pictures are 4.0 megapixels and actually look alright, a dedicated digital camera with 7 or more megapixels is better but it's still pretty good. The stills taken while filming are just over 2 MP and do NOT look very good.**audio is recorded in dolby 5.1 and sounds great. Every sound really does come thru in 3D which really will add to my recorded memories.**The ease of use use great! The touchscreen is actually very easy to use. Viewing, deleting, reorganizing clips is done within seconds, and transfer to your PC is as easy as dragging files from one folder to another. (however, make sure you have video converter software as everything is recorded in DVD ready mpeg-2 which are very large files. If you plan on sending email videos, uploading to youtube etc you'll need to be able to convert to smaller files types.)**the size and weight. It weighs like two pounds and fits in my hand perfectly. I see that some have criticized the way the battery sticks out, but I actually like it. I think it balances the camera weight and provides a nice thumb rest. I purchased an additional NPFH70 battery as the one that comes with the camera last about an hour when in use.All in all, great camcorder! And at the price I see they have it listed for on Amazon.com (currently $619.00) it is definately worth the money.
This is a great product. It has saved my camera (Nikon D40) from getting scratched. The only problem was with the cover for the lens. When I took a picture, the lens cover created a shadow in my pictures, so I just don't use the lens cover. Overall I would recommend this product.
Wanted to load with pictures of the kids for my wife and sister for Christmas. Spent hours trying to get the software to load using the USB cable provided but to no avail. Finally the next day I called Coby Tech Support for assistance. Well you can guess from the other reviews that they should NOT be called Tech support as they are NOt technical at all. The best answer I got from them was to jam the USB cable into the keychain with all my might and hope for the best. If that didn't work them just return it as this is a known problem with these keychains that the USB cable stinks and doesn't work properly. The software loaded fine but they need to redesign the whole USB thing to make this a better product.
got here fast, was really cheap, does what I needed it for. I can't complain about a thing. and it's always nice to have an extra SD card around when you need one
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!
I'll just start by saying, I've had an iRiver mp3 player since April, and except for some stupid things done on my part, it's worked perfectly, and the little 190T of mine has even survived a five-foot drop on a hard stone floor, and has an excellent equalizer, and just adjusting the bass and treble gives it spectacular sound. Judging by others' reviews, I assume the H10 is no exception. As soon as I amass the necessary funds, I intend to buy this, and rock out! The removable battery was iRiver's smartest move in my opinion, and that will give it the serious edge over the iPod. Creative's mp3 players are fairly good, but a friend of mine has one, and the bass is nowhere near as powerful as from my little 190T. The sound overall from the Creative Nomad was diminuitive compared to the 190T.People who like excellent sound, compact packages, convenient controls, and the complement of a removable rechargeable battery will not regret this mp3 player at all (and yes, firmware upgrades are a must for ANY mp3 player, and iRiver is sure as heck no exception.), and will find a good deal of use from it. Peace out. Chaos in.I have a few other questions: can this player be used as a backup hard drive? I know that the 20 and 40 GB models can be used that way, but can the 5 gig H10 be as well? Does the .TXT support mean one can read MS Word documents? That alone would have me drooling a veritable Columbia River. I like to edit my stories on the road, and being able to read over my stories to catch my mistakes would be a definite bonus. That's my bit. But do try and think outside the iPod. This one's a definite up-and-comer.
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 magical bag of holding is alot more than i appears.. not only does it hold my notebook, but i cal also fit my car inside and till carry it off easily. another fantastic feature is the "teleport" buttons just set a recall point and anywhere else in the world just press the button and poof!easily worth 10x the price
These speakers are in a category of their own. Far from the price range of comparable speakers, these are well worth the money. The mid range feels a little under-powered, as the incredible tweeters steal the show and the woofers really put out. The power handling is great for the size. The volume easily gets well beyond what would be considered practical before you would be pushing the wattage limit.The Price and tweeters are huge plusses, but the cabinets, with their size and resonance are a drawback.These are just too big to be bookshelf speakers, but not big enough to look like respectable floor speakers. As a result, they have become glorified (and I do mean glorified, their size is incredible) computer speakers. With a practical sitting height, most listeners have the speakers at the perfect height when sitting at a table before these. and being so close allows the listener the opportunity to hear the muddy, synthetic warble of the cabinets. The wood is not near dense enough to handle the force of the woofers. The side walls kick out their own sound, and add a fake, boxy feel to the low range. This also emphasizes the lack of ultra low range reproduction.If you are looking for a budget speaker that delivers quality, volume and durability, this is the way to go. MP3's and ipods will sound just fine over these, but lossless audio compressions, (WAV Flac Alac analog and such) will expose holes in the performance.
This is my 3rd pair of headphones from Sennheiser. The other 2 have been perfect. The sound quality is fantastic and they have held up wonderfully. One pair is a "waterproof" running set, that I run with 4 times a week and always rinse off after I'm finished, and I haven't had a single issue with them. These on the other hand have developed static after just 5 uses. I'm so disappointed. I haven't heard a single ounce of static from my other headphones, but these have started to crackle badly if the volume is anything above the minimum. It sounds like a blown speaker. I'm worried I received a knock off brand set or something, as Sennheiser product should never act like these have.
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
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.
I bought this laptop from Greg through amazon.com and I feel its a really great deal. The service provided by Greg to me has also been really good. He keeps in touch with the customers very nicely, which is really appreciable.This HP Notebook pc xt5377qv is a state of the art machine. I am a comp. science student and really like to do a tough testing on the comp systems. Floppy disk drive and the IR port are certainly added bonus which are these days not available in most of the other brands but are actully very useful.I talked to HP technicians before (for getting recommendation) and after buying the notebook, and both the times I received excellent customer service too. They ( HP tech support) listen to people very nicely and give genuine solutions. Unlike other brands they dont hang you on the phone.Note: When I talked to HP tech support few days ago, they told me that for this model (HP pavilion xt 5377qvnotebook pc), they did not get a single complaint logged till date.The notebooks seems to be very sturdy and nice. I would says that at this date today (Dec 5, 2003) it is the best deal to buy a new hi speed notebook for 1099 USD.Overall I am very happy with the system and would recommend to other buyers also.Many ThanksVineet Guptagupta_vineet@rediffmail.com
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.
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.
These are the best earphones I have ever bought. The best quality sound and a very good bass.
I am very pleased with this all-in-one printer. It is very easy to use and the quality of the copies is excellent. Mine is pretty new and I am still learning to use all of the features, but I would highly recommend this product. I am also very happy with the speed of the printing.
I had these in another color (mocha, which I loved) and my friend's dog broke them. Normally I wouldn't spend this much on headphones since I don't use them everyday but these are totally worth it. The sound is great and they're very comfy to wear for long periods of time. I work in a law school library and can wear these for an entire 7-hour shift without my ears hurting. The only thing I don't like is the cord - the red one is a little cheap looking I think because of the clear plastic coating and it gets a little kinked if you wrap it around your mp3 player. However, there is a "cord manager" that would probably fix this problem if I cared enough to bother with it.
I think in order to understand which reviewers you should listen to, it'd be helpful to know who they are in photography and what they are using this camera for. So, I'll start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, nor do I aspire to become one. This is my second digital camera, I used the first one for 4 years and loved it (a small Sony 3x), got this new camera primarily to take better pictures of my baby (zoom helps!). I've never owned an SLR - not even a film one.I do, however, enjoy photography immensely and have been reading on it a lot lately. It was precisely this camera that moved me to try and learn more so that I could take adtantage of all its features. So, I feel like I definitely grew as a photographer in the half a year or so that I've had this camera. From this vantage point, I love this camera very much for all the reasons already mentioned - zoom, video, IS, etc. I whole-heartedly agree with all the rave reviews for those, and I'm a little puzzled as to why people would complain of focus issues - certainly, they happen, as they do on any camera, even an SLR, but I would not call it a problem that should stop you from getting this camera.I really have only 2 real complaints, responsible for the 4 star rating:1) the flash seems to be charging somewhat slowly when it has been fired a few times in a row. I've missed a few amazing shots waiting for it to recharge, and that really upset me.2) the camera seems to have trouble focusing on skin tones. Taking close-ups of my sleeping baby have been quite a challenge, and I was really looking forward to those, considering I have a 12x camera.That being said, having explored everything this camera has to offer, I've come to the conclusion that unless I decide to do photography seriously and make money with it, this camera is all I need, and getting an SLR is not only expensive, but really absolutely unnecessary for my needs. In order to take full advantage of an SLR, you'll need 3 lenses (or an expensive zoom one), a tripod, filters, you name it, and quite frankly, when I compare my pictures with pictures of my friends who own SLRs, very rarely do I see the difference (and they agree).Added after 1 year of use:I recently noticed that if I try to take stills while also making a movie (a feature that a year ago, very few cameras had), every time I take a picture, the screen goes black for a second, and then resumes the movie (and that gets recorded into the movie, so when you're watching your movie, you will have black screen and a clicking noise). I remember others complaining about it in reviews as well, my camera did not used to do it, so it's some kind of recent malfunction. I do not take a whole lot of stills during a movie, so it's not a horrible set back for me, definitely not worth investing the money to fix it, but I thought I'd mention it, since it does kill a feature that you pay for.
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).
I have been using standard UV filters for protection for my lens for some time, and it was time to replace my old filter. After reading many reviews online I decided to try this filter. I do car show photography and shot a show yesterday with the new filter. I am VERY happy with the results! The colors are more true, and the images are sharp. You also can not go wrong with Nikon quality (glass and construction). Spend the little extra and get this filter. You will be very happy with your results!
Setting up and charging the player was a breeze. The included software is quite manageable, but I actually prefer using the plugins that Real has for their player to transfer files to the Zen. Its nice to have an option of software to transfer files to the player.The touch wheel takes a second to get used to, especially the "tap" feature that functions like an "enter" key when you want to access a file. But an Ipod "wheel" takes time to get used to as well, and I believe that the interfaces are comparable. file access seems to take up to 2 or 3 seconds, possibly longer if its searching for video files.For someone interested in an alternative to the omnipresent Ipod, this is a great item. You can also blow people away buy playing your videos on this very vibrant screen. I've shown just the demos to people and they are amazed, watching a show on this tiny screen is not all that tough on the eyes because the picture is quite clear. Transfering video files is equally simple as transfering songs, something I understand the Ipod isn't as adept at.Personally, i still derive a little satisfaction from having an enjoyable player that doesn't look like everyone else's. I love telling people what it is, and showing them how it looks and "handles". A real treat for those looking to buck trends.
In my opinion; Creative audio/video players are the best on the market in terms of value, performance, and features. These traits outweigh the aesthetic qualities of the ipod. What first impressed me with the Vision M was the quality of the screen; it is very bright, the abundance of colors is amazing and the backround customization is great. The navigation system is a little tedious at first, but it becomes a breeze after a little practice. The best thing I like about this player is the fact that it supports a large array of video/audio formats. I was able to transfer my video and music files easily.In regards to performance, the playback was perfect. I was able to watch a full length video and still have plenty of juice left to listen to music. The sound quality of the music was very impressive, (97 db SNR), add to the fact that you can use Custom EQ to tweak it to your liking. The only drawback with this device is the screeen scratches easily, but as one reviewer pointed out, you can use PDA screen protectors to preserve the screens finish.Other than this; the player is perfect. If you're looking for a product that will play your music and video files flawlessy and more, then this is the player for you. It is a better choice than the ipod and your dollars will go a lot furthur with this investment.
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.
La se&ntilde;al de este trasmisor es muy debil para utilizarlo en automovil. No lo recomiendo.
Although I look young, I've been cooking for more years than I care to think about. But I never investigated pressure cooking -- until my grandmother shared a recipe with me that requires it!! After experimenting a little with my 21-quart All American pressure canner (5 stars!!), I decided to take the plunge. Didn't do quite enough homework, and so didn't realize Presto also makes an inexpensive "second generation" pressure cooker (which I have since acquired -- so far, happy with it, but wish there was some really obvious indication of when it's up to pressure). There are only 2 of us, so I opted for the 6-quart size. And the only thing I've cooked "the regular way" since I got it is fried rice.I ordered it to speed up things like beans. What a pleasant surprise that it bails me out, if I've neglected to plan ahead for dinner!! Half-pound of frozen cubed meat, some sauce and a little water in the bottom, the rack on top, seasoned, foil-wrapped potatoes on top of that, and in less than 30 minutes, we're sitting down to a hot, homecooked meal. Even unsoaked beans only take 45 minutes or so. No more trips through the drive-through!! I often use both pressure cookers to cook different parts of the same meal. I have the 6-quart and an 8-quart, but some people prefer a 4-quart and 6-quart. Either way, I'm convinced that at least one pressure cooker, maybe even 2, is an absolute necessity in every busy person's kitchen!!This product is well made (although I have noticed a little spot that might be rust -- I'm keeping an eye on it), and comes with a 12-year warranty. I had a little trouble getting the first one to close, and one of the little plastic "ears" inside the handle broke off after a week or two, but Amazon sent another one immediately and the replacement is much better. I have to admit, though, that it was probably a combination of defective ring and newbie operator error.If you're new to pressure cooking, you'll want to check out a few cookbooks on the subject -- there are some things you need to know so your learning curve will be as short as possible. I highly recommend "Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes" -- check out her blog ([...]), too! (No, I'm NOT related to her -- it's just the most complete, all-around book I've found.)This is a well-made, "entry-level" pressure cooker -- you can't go wrong with a Presto. In fact, my niece has asked me for one for her high school graduation -- she'll probably get a couple of them!!
I purchased this CB radio at a local electronics store for $[...]. It comes with an adapter to plug into your vehicle. The adapter also has a hookup for an external antenna. You can use the unit as a hand held with the battery packs. The radio comes with two battery holders. One for disposable batteries, another for rechargeable. The rechargeable battery holder has an AC adapter included. It comes with a steel belt clip. Though, be careful it can easily scratch your belt.The radio isn't very loud, even with the sound at max level. The only time I have any issues hearing it is when I have a window cracked. It does come with a jack for headphones or an external speaker. This Midland model also does not have an ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter), and does receive interference from time to time.The range is to be expected for a hand held radio. Using it with the rubber antenna inside of your vehicle you can expect 1/4 - 3/4 mile range depending on the time of day and terrain. You get better range outside of your vehicle. Excellent for use on ATVs. If you plan to use this radio in your vehicle, it would be wise to purchase an antenna. I purchased a magnetic antenna for portability: [...]
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 :)
Ran just about the full 50 feet to each ceiling speaker, sound is real good. Is as good as any 16 gauge wire I have ever used and was an excellent price.
For the price, this is a great enterance to studio lighting. As with the other reviews, the amount of light isn't anything spectacular- you'll need a couple, or to purchase some higher wattage cfl bulbs if you're wanting a brighter studio setup, but this is great as a fill light. I'd recommend picking one or two up, and then later upgrading the bulb to a 70-100 watt daylight CFL bulb (for more like 300 watt output).
I purchased this camera in August 2002 and have used it extensively for the last two months. Fantastic! About me...I own a digital camera and this is my first digital video camera so I needed to do the research to spend the $. You can read the tech info here and the tech reviews at other sites (zdnet.com, bizrate.com, etc.) so I'll keep my review simple:PROS:- Compared to several sony dv cameras it has better/more responsive zoom, much better focus, and better/sharper/clearer LCD- JVC and Cannon reviews left a lot to be desired and hands-on Sony didn't compare although they are a little smaller- Very comfortable to hold/use -- buttons are well-placed and easy to understand- Very simple to hook up to TV or computer to review (I recently got windows XP and it works like a dream using firewire *must purchase separate* and the associated software)- Battery that comes with camera has lasted w/o fail...ran out of tape first!- MPEG capability is great and all you do is hook up to computer, download and email...super easy- Still shots recorded on tape do record about 5 sec of sound then camera continues filmingCONS:- Instruction manual is easy to use for basic camera operation but was no help in advising on downloading to computerYou will find lots of reviews on the 252 but 352 is better resolution, comes with a flash, and a few other extras (compare closely).I suggest getting a UV filter for lens to protect it (352 comes w/Leica Dicomar lens) a nice camera bag to protect your investment, a firewire to download, and if you don't use windows XP & aren't computer savvy, research hooking up & downloading...my desktop has windows 98 and I (novice) couldn't get it to work (too many periphials etc I think).Last 2 suggestions...1)buy online and shop around b/c there are cheaper prices out there (I challenged Amazon on their price today b/c I got it much cheaper so watch their price the next few days); and 2) go to an electronic store first to touch/feel/examine the hardware before you buy...many online stores (esp w/cheaper prices) have a shorter return period.Thanks for reading!
Great amp. for the price. Easy install and pleanty of power. The amp. is driving a pair of 8" Pyle marine coaxials and a pair of 6 1/2" Pyle marine dual cone speakers. We can easily hear the music over the roar of a 115 HP Yamaha outboard.
Great sound - stay on while running. Pinch a little from time to time.
I like the case, I have had it for about two weeks now, seems to be holding up well.
I love this ipod, it is so small I can wear it anywhere.
This lens works great with my Sony camera. The pushers on both sides make it easy to remove the lens from the camera which is very convenient if you want to go back to cam's normal capturing mode. I've taken pretty decent pictures with this lens, almost close to what a "pro" type can capture. I highly recommended this one to those who don't want to spend hundreds of bucks for a macro lens. Two thumbs up!
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.
I'm returning 1 day after buying.1. Sounds worse than my old Coby which I wanted to change because it was skipping.2the earphones are not securely placed in the jack3. you can not make it loud enough.4. buttons are positioned in complete chaos - both on the player (below ) and on the control (just over the clip) - you can not help hitting the play/skip while clipping the remote on.5 The sound is NOT greatI could not help writing the review - pls don't buy it!
I purchased these for $50 yesterday at Staples and I *love* them. Excellent quality for the price. They beat the heck out of the similarly priced Altec Lansing speakers, which doesn't have a wired remote and has a hiss in the right satellite.
This Boombox is the best sounding box in it's price range. Sony put a system together that is easily a best buy under $100.00. This unit has it all, CD, Cassette and an AM/FM digital tuner. I shopped for Units at less and more money, But I always came back to this Sony. The speakers consist of 2 low range and 2 tweeters. the bass is aided by a center mounted passive radiator and a rear port, A feature use in home speakers. This boombox has "Mega- Bass and Mega-Xpand modes that gives deep and clean bass and the xpand spreads the higher frequencies around the room, making you look for the rear speakers. You will be very pleasantly surprised by the sound this unit has, and the blue light around the center mounted passive speaker looks like a neon light, very nice. And there is the remote control, something a lot of like priced boxes don't offer. Try this Sony, You'll be happy You did.
This package came damaged, but i still instinctly hooked it up. At first, nothing, but after a reboot of the switch i got a picture, but the picture was flashing. I got it to be stable on port 2, but im thinking its my hdmi cable. great product.
This product does exactly what it is represented to do. Wireless does not make it more than a room away in my rebar-filled 1950's-era home, and it would have cost me (conservative estimate) ten times as much to have electricians wire my whole home. I have never been more satisfied. The installation is a breeze. The one potential hitch to watch out for is changing the default security feature and adding a third or fourth box afterward. It's a little tricky, but still quite easily done if you think it through.
Too funny about this product - got a pair for my daughter as I wanted a set and she got me the very same set for Christmas. Yee Ha!
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 cable was bought at a great price and arrived before the scheduled date. If I have the opportunity to do business again with this company, I won't hesitate.
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
Just the best MP-3 player out there..Fast to load, great sound, portable....do yourself a favor ..get it!!!!
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 consolec up to this little thing. It's in color and has a great picture. I highly reccomend buying it.
I shot engagement pictures 2 days after receiving this flash with no experience using any flash but the one on the camera. I was amazed at the increased quality of my photos. I am sold out to this product.
Perfect to keep my Blackberry Pearl in with my wallet while kayaking. It looks like it would also fit other size BBs and iphones.
I had been looking at these earbuds for a while, before I received them as a gift, and must say that my first impression was horrendous. I immedietly thought, what a waste of money!! These things sound like trash. Enraged, I turned to Amazon, and was pleased to find in the forum a section about poor sound quality. Follwing those instructions, I connected them to my computer and let them burn out that night. When I woke up in the morning, I found that these little rays of sunshine had completely done a 180 in sound quality- they sounded like a totally different pair, and I have loved them ever since. I'v had them for about a week, and I still love them.The contents of the box are as follows:EarbudsGold PouchModawrapModa VIP Card8 different sets of silicone earpiecesI was a little suprised at how many little accessories they gave you, but I could see why- they aren't exactly the highest quality. The Modawrap is a hunk of rubbery plastic that's supposed to keep wires untabled, while just hanging there (Yeah because that's stylish). The Pouch looks like a woman's coin purse, and I wouldn't be caught dead in public with, and the VIP card really does nothing.The Earbuds themselves are very stylish. They are way tinier than expected, and they weight almost nothing. You eventually forget about then in your ears. The only problem is that the first few days are kind o rocky- your ears may be a little weirded by the feeling of having these pushed way in them, but it goes away, and lets just say that your ears will be free of ear wax.Overall, the V Moda's are very worth the money!
I have had this printer for almost a year. It worked very well until it ran out of ink. For some reason trying to replace the second black cartridge will not accept it. That means the printer will not work. I paid a repairman close to $100 and he could not get the ink cartridge to go in either. Even though Cannon is his favorite printer he suggested to get rid of this printer and try a different brand.
I loved the idea of folding headphones because I store them in my gym bag daily. I consider myself a gentle user of these headphones, but my last two headsets have snapped where the folding mechanism is. I don't know what's going on, but it very frustrating to be out on the road for a run and all of sudden my headphones fall off. I can't wear the ear buds because they don't stay in my ears, so I just purchased the sony headphones that do not fold and hoping for better luck.I do not recommed these to anyone who uses headphones regularly.
For the price of these earbuds, you cannot go wrong if you are even considering them. You might be a bit happier with a higher-end set of earbuds, but you will definitely have to spend more money. The Sennheiser CX300-B earbuds fit my ears perfectly right out of the box and there is certainly more base response then my girlfriends set of Etymotic E6i and were more comfortable. The CX300-B's don't block out as much extraneous noise or have quite the same sound reproduction capability, but you will be pleased with their overall sound. If you decide you really need high performance earbuds or bragging rights for the most expensive ones in your gang...you'll always be able to use these at the gym or when you don't want to risk damaging or losing your more expensive earbuds. I would have given them 5 stars, but at this price I believe 4 stars is very fair.
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!
The Nikon 3100 received terrific reviews. It is my second digital camera, I got it for the small size and portability to use as a backup to my other camera. I keep 4 rechargeable AA batteries on hand at all times. Best of all, the photo quality is pretty good, for the price range. The zoom is great and there are lots of settings that are useful including macro and beach settings.
though the material may seem fragile, theses earbuds definately deliver, the bass on them are so sick, but it also has good sound quality on my non-rap songs, though id assume theyre not as effective.
This was my first "white box" purchase (saved about 150.), and I am pleasantly surprised at how sharp this kit lens is, especially stopped down. Feels very solid, and IS works well.
This is a very affordable tool that you should consider buying if you have an IPOD. I use this while traveling or at my desk when my IPOD needs a quick boost.
I purchased this camera almost a year ago after my old manual Canon was stolen. I was very hesitant to switch to an autofocus/autoexposure system after using a totally manual SLR for a few years. But I have to say that the Elan 7E has totally won me over and is now my favorite camera.The eye controlled focus works great, it will amaze you. For best results be sure to calibrate it under a variety of circumstances - the more you calibrate it, the more accurate it will be. I love this feature so much - it is definately worth the price difference between the 7 and the 7E. While the regular autofocus is good on it's own, I've discovered that the eye control feature can really be helpful under circumstances that fool the regular autofocus. I leave the eye controlled focus on all the time now.This is a dependable, fairly rugged camera for serious amateurs or aspiring pros. It has tons of features, half of which I haven't even had the time to experiment with. The controls and the layout of the buttons are well designed and intuitive, and it's comfortable to hold in your hand. My only gripe is that the depth of field preview button is too small and hard to find. I tend to use the DOF preview a lot when shooting macros and I always fumble when I'm trying to find it. I wish the button was either bigger or located on the back of the camera.Overall this camera is a dream to use and I would totally recommend it to anyone. As for the USM lens that comes with this kit, it covers a good focal distance range and the USM lens are fast at autofocusing and much quieter than others I've tried. I can't comment specifically on this lens as I bought this camera elsewhere and chose different lenses to go with it.
Just after I bought mine, I discovered it requires an external antenna. My car does not have easy access to its antenna cable, so I bought a separate window-mount antenna. (Unfortunately, this antenna picks up some noise on the AM band from electronics inside my car.)I'm using the Line Out on the Jump to connect to the Line In on my stereo. I don't understand why anybody would ever want to use the RF modulator, since that just drops the signal quality back to regular analog.ANALOG I did many A/B comparisons between the Jump (receiving non-HD radio signals) and my car radio. The Jump sounded better in almost all cases. Once nice feature about the Jump is that a fading FM signal will start to sound muffled, instead of presenting harsh noise like most FM radios do. AM radio sounds much clearer than my car's AM receiver (other than the interference caused by the antenna I was using).DIGITAL The Jump performs as well as HD radio is capable of.Do some research. HD radio technology is not perfect. Claims of "CD quality" sound are often highly exaggerated.The manual says nothing about removing the unit from your dashboard on a hot sunny day. But I'm not waiting for it to melt to find out what happens.
This is great if you need a new Ipod Mini battery. Comes with instructions, the tools to replace the battery, and of course the battery. Delivery is pretty fast as well. Taking the ipod apart is pretty hard though, but that can't be helped haha. If you need a new battery, then look no further.
This battery did not come in a NOKIA package and the black paint on the Nokia Hologram Logo is worn??? It only seem to last a little longer than the old one it replaces.
These headphones turned out to be more comfortable than I imagined. I can wear them for prolonged periods of time without experiencing any irritation.
Unfortunately I bought this EVERIO share station BEFORE I read the reviews.Normally, I am a little more careful than this. Did I not learn MY lessononce and for all!! JVC what are you doing putting out a piece of junklike this. No WONDER the price has fallen in 1/2. I wasted at least 12blank DVDs from TWO different manufacturers. Sure it worked on the first12 DVD's I burnt. It quit working with the Memorex..so I bought Maxell.Neither are working now. So do I go buy JVC DVD's now? Not taking ANY more chances.Bought a NICE Sony External DVD Burner for 199.99. It actually displays what youare burning on a small screen on top of the burner. Can be used with ANY deviceand ANY DVD Brand. Also, it is much much easier to use than the Everio Burner.Just hit one button and presto. Not a Sony Rep by any means. But I have toburn the videos I have made from my Everio Camera on a dependable burner.JVC...stick to what you know best...Camcorders...!!
This seemed like a good idea. Wireless dock for the sensor I already owned. The product literature even referenced my version of Streets and Trips, and the specific GPS-500 sensor. Should work seamlessly right? It was/is a nightmare. The problem is aligning the com ports of your laptop to the dock, and to Streets and Trips. It is a nightmare.Before you buy this, search "troubleshoot Pharos GPS-500 Microsoft Streets and Trips", or some variation of that. You'll see people on blogs and forums have all kinds of problems with this issue, and there is no simple answer(s). Pharos Support is of little help. They'll email you boilerplate directions with links to X-Port and GPS Gate, utilities that apparently are supposed to fix the problem. They don't work either. I have had my docking station up and running - only to lose it after a restart. If researching troubleshooting suggestions, sitting on tech support hold, downloading drivers and fixes, connecting and reinstalling Bluetooth settings, endless rebooting, and having your success somehow disconnected the next time you turn your computer on sounds like a good time then this is the product for you.
As my profession is in Architectural Services, I needed a lightweight Camera for site visits to projects. This one has the zoom needed and the resolution for presentation photos. You don't need to be a Pro Photographer to get professional results and presentations with this Camera. It's perfect for my personel photos to boot!
Great product, I noticed a difference almost right after I installed it ( I bought 4 gigs), if you have a older motherboard/machine chances are you have a low amount of ram...i'd say my machine runs A LOT smoother after i installed 4 gigs of this (no issues so far)
I bought this external hard drive for my 3000+ photos and all my mp3 files. It has more memory than i will ever need but it sure is nice to know i have a back up if my computer crashes. I am at ease knowing my memories are in a safe place. Shipped very quickly.
I've been considering this opener for a while and am not disappointed! It arrived in great condition in a few days. The price was great. The installation was very easy and it works like a charm. I would definitely recommend this opener!!
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 am very satisfied with Canon SD1000. Pictures are great. I was looking for a camera which gives me bright colors and no blurry pictures. The image stabilization works fine and the face detection technology is awsome. The red eye reduction also works great.
This was my second case to fail. It is otherwise a perfect case. It fits my iphone4 with a slim bumper and looks fine. But the belt clip is hot glued into a little leather slot on the side. The first lasted a year and I bought a new one. It has now failed too, again after one year. The Splash Mohawk II looks about the same so I'll try that one. I know nothing lasts forever, but is two years really too much to ask of a product?
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).
I was on the fence regarding whether to purchase the 430 ex ii or the 580. But the 430 is just what I need at this time (indoor photos in homes, outdoor fill flash). This is my first DSLR flash....I've owned Vivitar for my film cameras. My advice to you is don't get drawn in buy cool equipment features (580) that are fun to covet, but, in reality, won't get used. I figure I will only need the 580 if I get into 'studio' work, in which case my 430 will be an appropriate Slave unit. Until then I will be happy with the stunning results that bounced flash provides. Regarding the complaints of squishy navigation buttons, I concur, but I don't really use them much. I find that I use the camera menu to access these same settings.
I was looking for a camera that would take pictures of our kid's school programs and dance recitals where they are up on a stage. I wanted a camera with a large zoom without buying a DSLR. I did a lot of research and ended up buying the Canon Powershot S3 IS. I am not disappointed. This is a great camera. The pictures of the dance recital turned out great. I love the single button movie feature. It takes a lot of memory to take movies but they turn out very clear. I also like that you can take a snapshot during a movie, and it pauses just long enough to take the snapshot and then continues taking the movie. This is a very versitle camera with a lot of different setting to allow you to be creative. It also has an auto setting if you just want to aim and shoot. Our previous Canon camera had shutter lag. This camera does not. It turns on quick and takes the picture quick. Since we owned a Canon digital camera before, the control buttons were easy to get used to. The zoom lens is very quiet. You can zoom while taking a movie and you will not hear it. I bought rechargeable NiMH batteries with it and the battery life is great. I am very pleased with this camera and would highly recommend it.
So far so good for the money spent. Just running off stock head unit, but sounds well enough. Have to wait and see with putting them on an amp
I bought this camera after reading a very positive review in a major "consumer" based magazine. 8 months later the image chip went defective. Just as the same "consumer" magazine reported in a later issue. Nikon fixed this for "free", they would not pay for the incoming shipping ($30).Now 4 months later the flash does not work, the ISO settings do not change, the auto-focus is a no-go.What a piece of junk! Nikon won't pay for these problems either!DO NOT buy! Get the D50 or Rebel XT instead.UPDATE! Nikon has issued a service bulletin for this model. This is the second SERIOUS issue and this piece of junk went back for the second time in its 16 month life.I repeat-do NOT buy! Get the Canon Digital Rebel XT instead!!!
This thing does not work well with macs. It has caused many headaches. If freezes opened files, but you will not know this until you've done your work and you try to save it AHHHH!!! I have two macs and it has the same problem. I tried it to my buddy's brand new mac and it froze the whole thing. It's no problem when you are dragging files in and out manually, the problem is when you open files within it using applications.If for some reason you do get one (FREE) drag the files into your desktop, use them and them drag them back in manually.After I plug this thing in the USB port it takes about one to two minutes for the MAC to recognize it.The only reason I give this thing two stars is because it works better with my windows based HP.For MAC users I recommend the cruzer by SkanDisk it works perfect on macs.
... when powered on there is a very slight hissing sound, like a static sound, even when no audio cable is attached. When you hear music it isn't a problem, but when it is very quiet and no music is playing it is noticeable. I talked to BOSE, they say it is normal, all Companion 2 and 3 do that. Well, my cheap $20 speaker doesn't do that. Nor does my Logitech do that. Not acceptable, I sent it back.Besides that I like the BOSE sound and design.
I agree with the observations of "the engineer" elsewhere in these reviews. I too am an engineer, and I concur with his observations about the limitations of this Maha design.As for my personal experience, the first unit I received died within 5 days. I received VERY cheerful and FAST replacement direct from Maha PowerEx no questions asked. However, the second unit died as well, after just a couple of months of not-so-heavy use.I have given up on this charger. Despite what "editor's choice" might say, this charger isn't "the One".Truth be told, finding a good charger that is smart, world-power friendly, and inexpensive seems to be nigh unto impossible. Someone let me know if they find one.
My son could not play his airplane computer game without it. So, we looked and looked.....this was best rated for the price, and it's done a great job. Ordering was easy, delivery was timely.
The plustek 7200 is a veary good slide copping scaner. The only draw back is the slide holders they brake veary easey.
If you're not fussy about the color you can pick the V-Mode Bass Freq up for less then $20. I use mine at the gym and they are great for rock/hiphop/R&B type music. Great bass and acceptable highs and mid range. My first pair lasted about 2 years before the wire connection gave out and I could only hear out of one bud. I also have a pair of Denon earbuds that I paid $150 for. I prefer the sound of the Denons for jazz/folk/classical but I had the same connectivity break down. Fortunately it happened within the one year warrantly period but then the same thing happened to the replacement pair within about the same time frame. Denon customer service was great and did not hesitate to send a replacement pair. The current (3rd) pair is now just beyond the one year warranty so time will tell. I did purchase a case for those and I wrapped a piece of electrical tape around that cyclinder port to perhaps reinforce it a bit. I think that regardless of manufacturer and price, that point where the cord feeds into that cyclinder port piece that you plug into your device is susceptible to twisting and bending especially if you use them to exercise. And then you cram them into your gym bad or back pack. As far as I am concerned they are disposable and $20 or so for a year or two isn't bad. If they go before that they are covered under warranty. It's a waste to spend hours researching on the internet and then paying more. How long they last is based more on use and luck and sound quality is subjective
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.
I really love this product. The sound is solid, and nothing rattles or buzzes. I use it with my nano and it fits great! It looks so modern and different too! Very lightweight and portable. Money very well spent!
I LIKE THE RADIO, EASY SETUP OF PROGRAMS AND REMOTE APPLICATIONS; THE ONLY REASON I GAVE A 4 STARS INSTEAD OF 5, WAS BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A LIGHT INDICATOR SHOWING YOU THE RADIO IS ON. I LISTEN TO THE RADIO AT NIGHT WITH A WIRELESS HEADPHONE AND SOMETIMES I TURN OFF THE HEADPHONE AND FORGET TO TURN OFF THE RADIO, IF IT HAD A LIGHT POWER INDICATOR I WOULD HAVE GAVE IT A PERFECT 5 STARS.
I take a lot of fairly high res. digital photographs and, although I loved my HP printer, I was always running out of one color ink and having to replace the cartridge. I bought this printer because of the 6 separate ink tanks and the quality on plain paper has blown everyone away, who has seen my pictures. I had a few teething problems with picture quality- first with color, which was solved by un-checking one little box in the printer set up, the second with graininess in photos with a lot of fine shading. I was using Kodak Premium Picture Paper and I solved the graininess problem by going to (...). This site will tell you how to get the best results using Kodak paper. The recommended settings will surprise you!
This gets me the basic channels for free! It is more of an outdoor antenna, i have it indoors and it is ugly! But it does the job :)
Not only did my receiver break two months after I got it, Onkyo wouldn't help me at all. Try another brand.
This is a great curling iron. I was really impressed with it's ability to heat up quickly. You can adjust the heat settings so it's great on hard to curl hair. My hair curls quickly and saves me time in the morning. The safety sleeve that comes with it is a must have. I don't worry about melting something that it bumps up against while it's cooling off. Great product!!
These were by far the best computer speakers I have ever owned.However last night the left channel started to crackle, buzz, and pop. Then it died. A strong burning smell coming from the left speaker filled the room.I did a quick Google search, and I am not the only person to have this problem. Repair costs start at $75 plus shipping both ways, and local repair shops say it's not worth the fix. Unfortunately they are going in the trash tonight.While these speakers produced amazing sound quality, I cannot recommend purchasing them unless you plan on purchasing another set on a regular basis.
This "multimedia cabinet" is made of junk. It's flimsy, it's kinda small, and it's made of cardboard (nearly anyway), but all that said, it was worth what I paid for it. Reading other reviews I knew not to have high expectations, and that's what I got! It holds most of my movies and has yet to crumple into a little heap. All and all, not bad.
I just got these a couple days ago. Wo!!!!!!!!! This was good stuff. Let me tell U. The sound is incredible like your really at a concert. I used them for this one classical song and I could have sworn I heard people pressing down the valves of their instruments. These are great for the price!
This product did exactly what it was supposed to. I wanted to transfer files from my old desktop (Windows 98) to my laptop (Windows XP). Setup was easy, even for me--and I am NOT a computer person at all. The directions were very good, step by step.
I've had these speakers for three years and decided to write this because I'm still so impressed with them. As a college student, I haven't taken the best care of the speakers because I move a lot and like to drag them around, but they've held up so well, I can't tell the difference between now and when they were brand new. I can't say that for most products under 50 bucks! And the bass makes everything on my desk shake, even when it's not turned up all the way. One of the best purchases I've made.
I recently started an apartment renovation job in Jersey City and dreaded the drive from my house about 65 miles Northwest of there. There's a variety of ways to get there, and I was afraid of the traffic congestion. I got the Garmin for my second drive down, and it was a relief not having to try to read Mapquest directions and keep my eyes on the road at the same time. The Bluetooth function allowed me to make and take cellphone calls safely which was also a blessing. But so far, the Garmin has sent me down and back in several different routes. I don't know if it's because of the Traffic warning system that comes free for 90 days or what, it doesn't explain (it does tell you when there is congestion ahead, and includes a little yellow icon to indicate that--when my 90 day free trial of the Traffic receiver service is up, I may lose that little perk). Also, when I became familiar with Jersey City I would start to take the side streets, but the Garmin would recalculate my route by telling me to make an illegal U-turn and getting back on the main roads to follow it's original path. I'm still trying to figure out how to request a path that lets me bypass tollroads. I don't know if it will do this for me, like RandMacNally.com does (fastest vs. most direct route). One time I had a problem with inputting an address called "Route 97 South" -- the "south" part refused to be recognized by the unit. It only recognized "Route 97", and I had to figure out where I was headed by just following mailbox numbers. This is probably a Navtech problem though, not a fault of the unit. If you buy a GPS, I would get used to it's functions by taking it out on roads you know first, so you can learn how to use the unit without worrying about getting somewhere unfamiliar.I like the points of interest function. When looking for a parking lot in Manhattan it directed me quickly and easily via the POI function (admittedly there's a garage around every corner in Midtown Manhattan). You can select a destination, and call them via the Bluetooth link just by pushing a couple of buttons! I haven't tried the POI for other destinations (gas stations, restaurants) yet.The mp3 player function is of limited use to me. I did upload some "This American Life" podcasts and the Garmin refuses to play them. File size limits maybe, I don't know, because it played shorter mp3s. But I think the mp3 player is kind of pointless anyway, since you can't use the GPS and play mp3s at the same time.I told myself until the prices of these things came down to something reasonable, I wouldn't get one. But it has saved me a lot of frustration already and is worth the money, especially if you live in a metropolitan area (I wouldn't bother if I lived out in the boonies and a paper map would suffice). Bugs and all, I'd spring for this unit again. Amazon's price was the best (some others were a couple of dollars cheaper, but shipping is extra and those vendors had less-than-stellar feedback). If you buy one of these units, I'd spring for this one, which is supposed to have an updated chipset that recalculates your route every one second (see CNET.com) over the cheaper models. The Bluetooth function is a necessity, and they should all have the ability to link to a phone like the C550.Happy trails!
These speakers are outstanding, in both performance and looks. Not sure why they're somewhat ignored by the "audiophile" world, must be the reasonable price. I compared the 555's directly against the current Infinity Primus 3-way tower model. The Infinity's are excellent. But, the Yamaha's seem so much more "musical" with greater detail, focus and depth. Get a pair of these along with a good subwoofer and you won't go wrong! You owe it to your ears!Short term follow up for anyone interested. Had them for a little over 3 months now and they do indeed "get better with age." The soundstage has "widened" but still retains mid/treble focus and the bass has smoothed out nicely. Turned the subwoofer way down. Not sure what's up-breaking in maybe?-but they're sounding better and better.
Delievery was faster than promised, easy to assemble and install. we are 45 miles away from the tower and in a valley we pick up ch 46 like cable works great
I'm running 2 delta 1010s to a mackie 16 channel board. These cables helped clean up my setup quite a bit. All of them were working when they arrived and I haven't heard any interference when recording yet.
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
Just bought this yesterday and it is awesome! The sound fills the room and there is no distortion at high volume. Also listened to the Kicker i500 before I made my purchase. It is also very nice but not the same sound and had some distortion at higher volume. Very happy with my new toy.
No need to go to the store and you can get one exactly the same one. Its quality is good.
I use the joystick for fs2004 and it works like a charm. It has a hat switch wich can come in handy for when you want to look around the cockpit. It has 12 programable button wich you can customize for your own personal enjoyment. Over all it is pretty cool for the price
First criteria was it had to fit in my shirt pocket so it would be handy instead of in a camera case back in the hotel room. I had an SD450 that took gorgeous shots at Birthday parties, hiking in the Andes and the Cherry trees in bloom early AM. I love the big LCD screen, I used the viewfinder hiking to save battery, and both macro closeups and panaramas have turned out great. Gave the SD450 to my daughter and like the SD1000 even better, more pixels, less potential for camera shake and blur. Every time I am tempted to get one of the big SLRs, I remember the folks lugging them around and sometimes missing the best spontaneous and unexpected shots. The reviews are right - this camera takes consistently beautiful pictures.
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!
This is a nice product. Got it in the Circuit City desaster at a good price.I installed it in my 2000 VW Golf. I did not buy the harness to attach it to a Sony CDX serious car radio (another CC victim) so I had to soder the connections. Took a while to get all wiring plans (VW, Sony, Parrot - Crutchfield.com was great help)but I didn't mind the extra time. Getting the connections right was about 2 (very-careful-not-to- make-mistakes)hours.Installation in the radio compartment of the Golf was a challenge (no room!!!) but after two hours I knew the inerts of my dash quite well. After the initial set up I needed to do some mic relocates (mic on visor - bad idea; mic on windshield - no comprende; mic on foot of instrument cluster - way to go!). And I found that the double-sided tape of the display doesn't work with the plastic interior of the Golf. It now resides on a good spot on the instrument cluster.Pairing the Parrot to my LG VX 5500 took about 3 minutes - easy! The unit is set up for voice recognition, which works well as long as you remember how you pronounced a word during set up and turn the radio down when you want to make a call using this feature.Conversations work fine, even at highway speed of 75. Unit mutes the radio and hangs up once the phone on the other end is off. Very nice.One minus - not a big one and was to be expected: If one leaves the running car with the phone in the pocket and leave the Parrots range, it will get confused and does not reconnect once the bluetooth phone is back in range. Restart the unit (meaning - turn of the car and let the phone connect). Very nice little tool.
My husband bought me this wonderful unit for Christmas and I love it! Since it has all the maps pre-loaded we just plugged it in (with the included cigarette light adaptor), installed it (with the included windshield mount) and in a few mintues we were ready to go. It finds itself in about a minute in heavy tree cover, and in just seconds in open areas. It seems possible that the person who wrote a previous review that his unit regularly took 20 minutes for location could have forgotten to extend the antenna or his unit was defective. Also, the 360 is not meant for handheld operation (hence the name RoadMate) so it needs no internal batteries. After a quick look at the owner's manual, the Magellan is easy to use. The address autofill function is wonderful - I preloaded my personal addresses at home (with the provided AC adaptor) with ease. The voice directions are clear, the screen bright and large, the maps easy to see. It reminds me of the functional design and usability of the Mactinosh computers. I can't recommend the 360 more highly.
Good quality and the price is great. nothing wrong I can say about this product.Good work for my purpose.
i just got this yamaha ystms50, and i think this system are the best,and i think ya should buy this system if ya dont got 1.
These are nice sounding speakers with the equalizer built into my head unit properly set, not too harsh, and plenty loud enough.If you want good sound on a budget, these fit the bill.
A follow-up of my original assesment of product in January, 2000. As of May 30, 2001 I have not encountered any problems with this product. I find that the split design of the keyboard is much more comfortable to work with than keyboards which utilize the standard format. I do consider myself &quot;very internet active&quot;, but have never seen any significant or time-saving reason to setting up the hot keys.
bought this product to assist connect ipod shuffle 2G with docking station, however the ipod does not fit on the product - due to poor design of the product. makes the product a useless buy - waste of money.Kuljit
The product is reliable, comfortable and has good sound quality when they stay on on your ears and are not falling off. I have average sized ears and these just done stay on/in my ears when I run. Therefore, I am constantly fiddling with them and re-adjusting them or putting them back on when I run. I also think they are horrible for people who wear eyeglasses as they need to go under the arms to stay on, which stretches your arms...I don't like anything that frustrates me when I am trying to run. I hardly use them and just use my I phone headphones. I had to use them today and was reminded why I hate them.
This item was delivered without packaging or instructions. It was simply wrapped in plastic and put in a plain envelope. There was no labeling or anything referencing Kodak or the product number or any other information. There was no paperwork on returning the merchandise. Nothing at all included.
I had been using this speaker set for a bit over a year and had been very satisfied with the sound quality. One of the best, IMO (although my new HK Soundsticks have since won me over). However, a couple months ago the subwoofer failed on me, for reasons I don't yet know. I was considering having it repaired or just buying a new Klipsch set, but a little Googling turned up some forum discussions that indicate the subwoofer with this system is highly prone to failure. Needless to say, this was very disappointing. For that reason alone, I'm posting this review with a huge ding to the rating over this issue. It's a shame, because otherwise they are a great choice.
I bought this in store after checking reviews here on Amazon, Many people seem to love it, but I was only able to get 2 or 3 channels, I believe I just need an amplified antenna to get the signal, this one is not.
For what it is, its awesome. I made hundreds of product labels for our business and every one laminated perfectly.
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.
Save your money, this thing is a Mickey Mouse piece of crap.1. I bought the WGR614v6 and a wireless NIC when my Ethernet card broke. Alas, the router's wireless interface is disabled until you physically plug in an Ethernet cable and configure it. Using your physical Ethernet interface. That's right. You must have a working Ethernet NIC, with a *WIRE*, to use this *WIRELESS* router.2. I took the WGR614 to work hoping that I could set it up there and convince it to turn on its wireless interface. So I *PLUGGED IN* the *WIRELESS* router and tittered with joy as the "SMARTwizard" "detected" my "network type". It detected I had a "DHCP network", and then spent about a minute and a half trying to DHCP. It couldn't, because my company has static DHCP based on MAC address. So it gave up and displayed a 404 page. That's right. The "SMARTwizard", on the router, gave up and redirected to a page that didn't exist. On the router.3. I took the router back to the store and got a different one.
I really like this pressure cooker and give it full marks. It is amazing that more people dont use pressure cookers. It is a time and money saver and we make great roasts in so little time...no complaints at all.
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.
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.
For what it's worth, people who claim to get more than five or so channels with this must have some sort of environmental variable that I don't have because all I can get on this thing is basic PBS and one or two more local stations. But for ten bucks it gives you some basic brain candy to supplement Netflix or other streaming services.It gives me all I want in terms of TV watching.
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 one of these a year ago and lived through the minor problems (like the computer wouldn't recognize the drive after rebooting or just because it felt like it). Then, just before the 1 year warranty was up, it started making clicking noises and would not be recognized at all. I lost all of my data, but it wasn't critical stuff (recorded TV, videos in the process of being edited, etc.). I didn't get around to calling until just after the warranty expired, but when I called, they said they would replace the drive for just the shipping fee with a 'refurbished' one.I received the replacement and within a couple months, the internal controller apparently failed and now it will not support RAID to make it 1TB. I have a single, non-mirrored 500GB drive now. Still with the same problems about being recognized as the first one.It's about to go into the trash as soon as I receive my second 500GB Seagate Freeagent hard drive.DO NOT BUY. They have not figured the electronics out and if you rely on it for critical data or backup YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DATA.
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.
I've had this armband for 6 months and have broken it in before forming an opinion.Pros:- the picture shows a white armband. Mine came in black, which blends in with the player a little better.- Very sturdy- Lots of light reflecting accents were nice for early morning jogs- Would fit someone with large bicepsCons:- This thing feels like a blood pressure cuff. Heavy and not very breathable- I have a smaller bicep and I find getting it tight enough to be a challenge. I have to slide it over a T-shirt- The play/pause button is VERY hard to access when in the case. Once it's strapped onto my arm, forget about it.Overall, I find that it's made well, and it absorbs the sweat, which puts it ahead of most armbands. The reflective material all over it makes this a great purchase for a Sansa lovin' early morning jogger.
If you like the Apple mouse, then look no further than this oneThe bluetooth connection is very strong, and most of all, I am deeply impressed by the battery life ------ most bluetooth products need constant recharging, but I hardly ever find myself putting new batteries in this thingon the bad side though ---- I'm not crazy about the Apple Mouse ---- if you need Two-Button functionality, then do not invest in this productotherwise, if you like the Apple Mouse, then I recommend this product
This will hold my SLR with a vertical grip battery holder and a medium telephoto lens. It is comfortable to carry and secure. I attach one lens case to the side to hold my 80-200 f2.8 and another lens case will hold other lenses or a flash. There is enough storage for memory cards spare batteries or whatever. This is big enough for the essentials without taking up too much space. Of course, if I need to take "everything but the kitchen sink" I use a backpack.
DONT GET ME WRONG I LOVE THIS MOUSE If I were a pc user i would have given it a 5..... But the thing is that since I am a mac user i cant fully use its atributes cuz when i install it, it wont work with expose but when i dont installl it IT does work with expose and its Great, I rather use it this way ITS FANTASTIC.... Its very comfy, beats the hell out of that damn mighty mouse, Really pc or mac user, You should get this stuff cuz its GREAT!!...
I installed a video projector in our small church and used this cable to run from the projector to the pc.. I can't notice any single loss whatsoever.
After my first 24-hours with the HP f2304, I'm a very happy camper. The picture is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and crisp (after you install the monitor drivers from the included CD), the sound from the speakers is excellent, and the size is just amazing. I took off one star for the only issue I had with the monitor...the swivel on my base is a little loose, so the monitor tends to tilt forward instead of holding in the position I place it in. It holds in place if I tilt it back, but once it gets to straight vertical it seems to just drop forward. The base is removable via four screws in the back and can be replaced with another base or a wall-mount bracket, so it doesn't really reflect the quality of the monitor itself at all. Five stars for the monitor, 1 star for the base. :)
The DVD player broke after one use. The DVD player reads no disc everytime i insert a disc. If you call customer service they will replace it with the SD 4000. Seems as if this was a common problem.
I got this because I heard the d300 burns through them. To date, I have not noticed that, although I'm not a pro doing full events. Regardless, it's worth it to have a spare.
Received this on 5/18 and trying ever since to make it perform as promised. Plays music OK, and most slides, but thumbnail screen shows INVALID on every other frame. Will not play videos AT ALL. Tried clips from both my Canons and a Sony. A few play jerkily for 3-4 secpnds with garbled sound, then screen freezes and must turn it off and back on again. Finally phoned customer service and they would only say they would email me a tutorial to fix all my problems. Still waiting. Even purchased 2 Ultra Speed SD cards to see if that would correct the video problem. Didn't. Don't waste your money. Customer service just lies to get you off the phone. Will be contacting Amazon to return it. Glad I saved the box.
Picked this one up for the Super Bowl at Comp USA on sale at $999.99. It has all of the technical specs I was looking for (3D comb, 3:2 pulldown, 3 AV and 2 component inputs, dual tuner, picture&amp;picture and PIP, HD ready ETC..). Only has manual convergence but only needs to be done once (very simple and only takes a couple of minutes). Picture quality is as good as or better than others at twice the price. I would rate this one as a best value even at the regular $1599 price.
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!
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.
This battery double my video taping time. The battery life was much longer than expected. I was able to use my old battery as a backup.
This is an excellent printer for office workstation use. I just hope this model is available in the future when we need to replace other obsolete printers. The HP5600 is a wonderful printer too, it's just that you cannot get them anymore.
These are some great headphones for the price and easy to recommend. They sound awesome and handle the full range quite well for my tastes. The only thing that I have had an issue with is that the cable connected to the ear cup has started to short a little, probably due to heavy wear and tear, but some tape to keep the cable steady has really helped that.
I bought this as a present for my wife. She loves being able to load it up with lots of photos to show off the grandkids and still have plenty of space for music. Display and sound quality are good. The menus are simple to use, which is a big plus for her. The included software isn't fancy but it does the job. I like being able to use it as an external data drive. It comes in handy if we're visiting and I don't have a thumb drive with me. The only real complaint is that the instructions could be better, especially for the software.I recommend buying the optional rubberized skin. The non-skid surface gives the player a better feel and doesn't interfere with operation.
prefect size for my brother-in-law's laptop. it is sturdy, with plenty of space for everything needing to go with it. He also likes the style.
Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTVI was reluctant to give in to purchasing a large screen TV which my wife wanted. I came across the Samsung LNT466fF 46" set and was amazed at the price. It has completely won me over! The setup was easy, the picture is amazing, and the ease of use has not challenged me. There are two HDMI outlets on the back and one on the side allowing ease of use in any situation. The remote is well organized. I have had no problems and I would highly recommend this set.
PERFECTO.... I was hesitant to buy these - 1. I graduate this semester (and I want to throw everything I own away and run! 2. People talk poorly about the little rubbing things. I do not even have them on mine and I have had not one problem. The again I DO NOT slam papers in there and I do actually get up to get out very thick files. PSS The held my thick class files (THICK) and never budged.
When I connected to the Linksys G-Router I was only able to gain use three additional client ports instead of five. To connect the two together you must use one port on switch and one port of the four port router. So when using with a WRT54G it will give you only seven client ports total.
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 got this printer last night. Unpack, took out my old printer, install print head and software for less than an hour. I am not a handy man at all and I can do it. Picture quality is amazing. I show it to my wife and I can not believe the 4x6 is from a BJ printer. I will like to try some other printer paper to see the result. I also print out a copy of my hotmail email and it looks okay. So far so good.I got this printer at a good price.
This mouse replaced one which looked very similar to it but was an IBM mouse. I replaced the IBM mouse with this one because my system would frequently boot and the mouse would not work and I had to unplug then replug it in. This mouse does not have that problem. I love it! It is very accurate in moving around and it just plain works good and it fits my hand nicely with it's ergonomic design.
Being a canny Scotsman, I researched the subject of flat screen TV's to death before parting with my hard earned cash. I didn't make a mistake - this TV is a beauty. I've not suffered from any of the glitches that other reviewers have experienced. Top tip - if you like me you don't have HD TV set up - buy a good quality HDMI cable and link it to your DVD player - the picture quality is simply breathtaking.
Difficult to give a meaningful review as the radio only lasted a week and a half before failing - all functions failed, screen went black. Changing batteries had no effect and the radio was returned for a refund from Amazon (which acted promptly).
This external hard drive gave me exactly what I was looking for: an easy, solid way to keep my laptop backed up. The software makes it easy to select what and when you want to back up. Installation was easy and straightforward as well. I'm quite happy with this product.
I'm in love with my new S3 IS! I've been a die-hard Canon SLR fan for a long time, but my first digital was the Kodak Z7590. I was looking for high mega-pixels and the Kodak had the best optical zoom available at the time (10X). I was deeply disappointed in the quality of the images produced by the Kodak and am thrilled to have replaced that camera with the Power Shot S3. It is fantastic! Would highly recommend it!The flip out LCD image finder is the best improvment over the S2 and I love the fact that I can add lenses to the camera at some point as well.
Absolutely the worst software for flatbed scanner I have ever encountered. Scan is slow and softcover lousy. Don't buy
This is my 2nd purchase of the Vista HCX thru Amazon. As always, delivery service was excellent and on time!Judging from comments from most people, this product is great and I agree! I used it mainly for mountain/road biking, running and driving.Receiver sensitivity is amazing, once you get a lock, it's actually more difficult to lose the signal!Battery life is fantastic, I'm getting roughly 14hrs on rechargeable NiMH.Screen brightness is good even in bright sunshine.Road routing capability : this feature is extremely useful especially when I drive or when I go road biking.Tracking : In combination with a 2G SD card, I can set to 1 sec interval and record all my mountain biking tracks.There are more great features in this unit but these are the main ones for me. It is difficult to find anything bad with this unit apart from the fact that the screen is a bit small, but this is expected from handheld units.
This is a workhorse. It has 3 mailboxes and you can send a message from one mailbox to another. It is digital and can be easily set up. Remote access is also easy. I have had occasion when I delete a message remotely, it also deletes the following message, so I never delete a message remotely!
I love my Oyster.I use a laptop at work and when I get back to my desk I love the Oyster for the simplicity of connection. I had used the PC manufacturers' docking stations before and they do not work as well, since the connectors often break and you have to change docking station every time you upgrade your PC. And the Oyster's look is way cooler!If you use Windows XP you can activate the dual screen feature, I have my email inbox on one monitor and the stuff I'm currently working on the second monitor. Great multi-tasking.In summary, the Oyster has become completely part of my working habits and I can highly recommend it.
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.
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.
got these a few years back and had them for maybe a year or so. owned a couple different models of sony sporty behind-the-head headphones...they worked but sound quality was not the best (good for price i suppose). own a pair of sennheiser HD 280's for DJ'ing for many years now; those are the best headphones i've ever used. own a pair of sennheiser pmx-100's for listening to music at work; those are fantastic for the price, but don't work for running (they cut out), so i went for the pmx 60's. the pmx 60's didn't fit my head well; they're not adjustable in any way. the angle of the actual speakers is just wrong. i guess that helps them stay on your head, but it didn't work for me. i only used them for running, and they would always rotate so the sound was not as loud as it should have been, and i had to keep moving them back in place. also, the sound quality is not good at all - no bass! the pmx 100's in contrast have great bass for the same size headphone. and the pmx 60's eventually broke down, so in the trash they went. if you're looking for great sound quality and won't be working out with your headphones, go with the pmx 100's (or px 100's...i presume they are the same except for the headband location). if you're looking for something to run with, look somewhere else!
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......
I wanted to get a closer look at the birds in my area and planned to go to the beach more this year and look out across the ocean at the boats that passed. This scope is quite adequate for my needs, except for the tripod which is small and of no use to me. I attached the scope to my camera tripod. The tripods ability to rise or lower the scope and so similar mechanical things works just fine. Of course my adaption adds weight. I am wondering about buying a single pod to attach my scope to.
It is versatile and gives a nice full sound for such a small piece of equipment. I'm happy with my purchase though the price could have been a bit lower.
I purchased 2 of these batteries and they both take me weeks without recharging! Love'em. What more could an amateur photographer ask for.
Arrived fast. Sets up in minutes without any complications.Works as promised. What more can you ask?
Boxes are sturdy and easy to put together. I wish the lid fit a little more snugly and that the boxes came in other colors than black. So far, the best storage I've had for CDs.
I was one of those people who pours over reviews before buying anything. I saw that tons of people adored these earbuds. They're stylish, have great sound and deliver very nice bass. They were probably my favorite headphones I owned... until they broke. Like a NUMBER OF PEOPLE on this website have stated. After about four or five months of use (and only about 2 or 3 times a week) the sound in one headphone just "POP" died. That's not what I expect from $70 earphones (that's the price when I bought them). I, of course, didn't have my receipt so I couldn't get a refund. Please do not be like me and think that "Oh it probably won't happen to me." Because it will. I used them gently and put them wrapped up in the case that was provided, in the fashion that v-moda suggested and they still broke. Don't take the chance. Keep searching! These aren't worth the risk.
These are fabulous little devices for storing one's memory cards.I have about 8 in my camera bag. They provide excellent protection.
This is my first PDA and I really wanted something that would help me keep my work life synced with my home life and my 3 kid's schedules. This is a very basic PDA but it does exactly what I need. Scheduler, contacts, easy sync with Outlook, load a couple of picutres of kids and have a couple of games for the kids when they are bored. This does not have any bells and whistles but it does what I needed.
This product worked great for six months, and then it just stopped working. And let's face it, who wants to send their portable DVD player away to be fixed? Once they break, how much confidence can you have in them?
Ordered this product by suggestion from someone. I have no complaints! My computer runs great, soooooo much faster!!! I thought I had to buy a new computer, but I didn't! If you was questioning if you should buy this product or not, the answer is YES!!!!!!!!!!
First of all, the remote never worked since I bought this tv. If I press channel up or down, something else will happen, for example. After only a year, it would not turn on. Luckily I had gotten a warranty through Sam's Club. However, it took 2.5 months for them to service it and return it to me!! They refused to give me a new tv or pay for my cable bill while I was waiting. It finally turns on, though they did not do anything with the remote. I dare send it back again. I will never buy anything from this brand or Sam's Club again. Buyer beware
My system always sounded great and used to use RadioShack's gold cable's. I got these cause they were here on amazon where I bought my new dvd player. These cables are a lot more hefty than anything i've ever seen. I didn't compare quality to any other cables so I don't know about sound quality but it does sound good. If you're like me you probably want to spend more time infront of the tv than behind it.
Had been having burn problems with other disks. Read the reviews on these and thought I'd give them a try. Have used about 20 so far with no issues.
This Sony WMFX487 is a great choice of music fans like me. This is being sold very cheap as many of you might not have realized (69% off). I bought it a year ago at double the price now. I was crazy about it. It has a remote control, so you can keep the device in your pocket and control it from outside. It has feather touch buttons, which mean that u dont need to press it hard. It has alot of sound types like Groove, Mega Bass, Metal Cr02, Dolby NR, ALVS. Even many of the compact stereo systems sold today doen't have these types. It has Auto Reverse,Anti Rolling system, Hold button on it and a separate one for remote so it dosen't turn on in your pocket and waste your battery. It has 20 presets, 15 for FM and 5 for AM. The radio is completely digital. After you have stored some presets you can change the battery without erasing it(only within 30-60 second). This one has a belt clip so don't worry about that. It plays from the begining of the casette automatically. I has a full LCD Display and it also indicates amount of battery left. It's a bit compact than many other walkmans and has a nice silver finish. There are only two disadvantages that i found. One is that It takes 3-4 seconds to play and if you want to rewind it, then it takes 3-6 seconds to start rewinding. I think that is a also a problem in all other remote control Walkmans. Second one is that it has an average Battery Stamina. 24HRs Casette playing and 48Hrs of radio. You can even find this much in many older models of Sony.
Update: The manual focus ring has a tricky behavior -- at one point I thought it was broken and called Canon tech support. If you turn past the 'stops' at either end (infinity and closest) it keeps sliding. Basically the ring is simply a rubber sliding strip that's read by a sensor; it's not the direct mechanical interface geezers like me recall. So what appears to be a defect is not.With ongoing use I'm more annoyed by the bulk of this lens. If at all possibly I recommend weighting for a lens designed for the APS sized sensor, not a lens like this that's built for a full frame sensor. It's a nuisance to pay the "full frame tax" of excess bulk on a lens that one would prefer to use quite often.I bought this for my birthday and I'm happy with it. So why the snarky seeming title? It's because about 30% of this lens is wasted for most dSLR users. I knew that when I bought it, but I was tired of waiting for a better solution. If you are able to wait until Feb 2007 it might be worth sitting things out.-- ORIGINAL --For the good news see all the other reviews. The one thing I'll add is that you need to think about when and how to use the image stabilization. Unlike IS products that sacrifice pixel resolution, this is an optico-mechanical solution, a spinning lens -- presumably in air or magnetic bearings. Move the camera slightly, the lens remains immobile.If you remember your physics, you can think of times when this won't work. If the camera is accelerating or decelerating too much, the lens will bounce around -- blurring the image. Point the camera straight down or straight up and the bearings may not suffice. Rapidly panning to track a nearby fast moving object may not work. The manual says you should press the button and wait 1 SECOND before shooting. That's conservative (it takes probably 1/5 second) but it's a good guideline. If you need to do rapid panning, use a tripod and turn off the IS (it should never be used if you're on a tripod). If you're focusing on your daughter 100 yards away dribbling a soccer ball you should be ok -- as long as she's not rocketing along. It works quite well indoors and I don't notice it blocking the flash on my Rebel XT.Now the wasted bit. This lens is made for a full-frame 35 mm size sensor -- the kind that's on Canon's higher end pro digital dSLR and their legacy film camera. The APS sized sensor on almost all of Canon's popular dSLRs (and ALL of Nikon's dSLRs for that matter) is 2/3 of the size of a 35mm sensor. So about 1/3 of the light output of this lens is scattered about the innards of the camera.The result is a magnification effect and wasted glass. The magnification effect is not all bad. A "normal" lens for a Rebel XT is about 32mm, so this is basically a normal to zoomy lens. Pretty much the range I wanted. The wasted glass means the lens is 1/3 heavier and bigger than it should be, and the scattered light is sometimes said to cause image degradation (I wouldn't notice).The lens most of us really want is a 28-200mm IS USM Zoom built for an APS sensor for under $500. In other words, the next version of this lens. It would weigh about the same and have about the same f stop and size, but it would have 50% more magnification at the top end. That lens is not available for Canon cameras from any manufacturer. Alas, Nikon has committed to APS sized sensors fully so they DO make something like that.Canon will eventually crack and make the lens we want, or someone else will. So you can try waiting them out. In the meantime, this is a very nice lens and if you're a Canon amateur it's likely a quite good choice. Be prepared, however, to sell it for half-price next year and buy a new one ...
Absolutely wonderful product. Fits snug on the camera without impeding access to the controls. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to protect a hard earned investment.
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.
It won't play CD-R/RW's anymore. I don't know why. It just keeps spinning the disc really fast and doesn't do anything. I got frustrated and pounded it... it broke. NO CD player I've had has ever broken because of a simple hit. Not even my ANCIENT Sony Discman. I broke it. Boo Hoo. A waste ... after 10 months use... I've gotten more use out of my 5 year old Discman. This thing really ruined my impression on Sony. One time, it spun a CD-R for so long before I stopped it that it ripped the film off the top of the CD, therefore making it useless. So disappointing. I hope not everyone has this problem.
Just like most of the other 1-stars this machine died after 11 months. A machine this relatively simple should work for many years without problems. Cheap price became expensive lesson. Do not buy this!
The specifications for the H10 looked good when I was reading it, but unforunately this mp3 fell short of my expectations.Positives:Color screenRadio TunerNegatives:The USA version, which is what I bought through Amazon.com, isn't recognized as a "mass usb storage device" in Windows. This means you are forced to used Windows Media Player 10 in order to sync files with the player. When you do try to sync albums to the H10, they do not automatically play in order.The time and date on the player was always a day or two off. This is a silly bug that should've been caught before they released this product.The sad part is the iRiver has released firmware fixes for their International and Asian version of H10, but they completely ignored the USA version. How can iRiver release a product like this and expect it to compete with such products as the Creative Zen Micro or Apple iPod?
Extremely simple to use. Once taken out of the box, snap on, and you're ready to do your first backup with a press of a onscreen button.My visor crashed several times and I had to do a hard reset (loosing all data and software installed). But with this springboard, you can restore everything back with a click of &quot;Restore&quot; button.
Be forewarned that I do not use this printer for printing photographs so I cannot speak intelligently on that subject. It's printing, scanning and copying features are great. There are three reasons I gave this 4 stars and not 5. First, the menu options/functions on the digital display of the unit are more confusing than I expected. It will take some getting used to before you are comfortable. I needed to refer to the manual many times in the first week of owning it. But, you will get used to it. Second, and more importantly, the ink cartridges are comprised of seperate cartridges for each color (and black, of course). There are reasons for this but here's the kicker - when any one of the cartridges becomes "low" - not even empty, but "low" - the unit will not receive and print faxes. It will receive faxes into it's memory, but you have to be alert enough to look for the tiny green flashing LED that indicates there is a fax waiting to be printed. Then, your next step is breaking out the manual the first dozen times this happens to remember how to extract your fax. It's not a major problem but quite annoying - especially when your "yellow" ink is low and you only received a black lettered fax ! Other than that, the fax feature seems to work fine. Finally, and most importantly (almost took another star for this), If you have an answering machine in your house, and you are using the same phone line for this fax machine, you will have to hook the answering machine up to this machine in order to receive faxes automatically. In other words, if you want to be able to leave your house and have your fax machine receive faxes as they come in, and you do not use a seperate phone line for the fax, then your answering machine and fax will not communicate with each other to determine if it is a fax or voice call unless they are hooked up. It's easy to do, but was inconvenient to move our phone/answering machine from the room we had it in into our office. I had an HP Office Jet prior to this which had no problem communicating with the answering machine in the other room. I even called Cannon, and they confirmed this limitation. So, there you have it. The machine is built well and looks beautiful. It works fine (I've had it for about 8 months). I also just bought a Cannon MP470 for which I have submitted a review(5 stars - no fax - just print,scan,copy). I hope this helps.
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.
This kit is neat; I have to admit that. It comes with all the materials needed to make a nice little coffee table book. However, the kit itself is a little pricey considering that A) there's only 10 pages, B) the pages are only 5 x 7, and C) the pages are not double-sided. The software included, although as simple and easy-to-use as can be, is so limiting, it doesn't actually feel like you have made this book yourself. Instead, it's as though you're in preschool, bringing in the pictures and having Teacher put it together for you. You can arrange different page setups for different themes as you please, but there is seldom the precise one that you really want. It doesn't help that half of the themes have these cutesy "scrap book" elements that look absolutely ridiculous.However, the book itself is pretty slick once you make many, many comprimises. The only reason I gave this two stars is for the materials included.
I was having trouble accessing certain webpages and I found out that this particular modem has trouble recieving data. This is from an AT&amp;T Technician! They recommended that I wait for a firmware upgrade or get a different modem. As a previous employee that worked with broadband internet, we always had trouble with the Motorola equipment. I would recommend either an RCA, D-Link, or Toshiba. If you are still going with a Motorola make sure it is something different than the SB 4200.
I was unable to find these outdated cartridges locally because my printer is old. Amazon had what I needed.
I wanted to get some Pal DVD's and this was the most reasonable DVD player I found available. It was very easy to install with a s cable and it plays perfectly. I would have given it 5 stars except that I had to purchase the s cable separately but for less than $80..00 that was a small problem.
I was expecting a cable that was relatively the size of a regular t.v. antenna cable.....this is definitely not that. The cable is twice as thick but very flexible unlike a regular t.v. antenna cable. The connectors are HUGE and didn't come with any adapters so I can only go by what others have written here that the Hawking HOA15SIP antennas come with the necessary adapters to make the connections. The cable and adapters look heavy duty and well made. I will finish this review when the other things arrive :-)
I was looking for a V92 with Modem On Hold that really worked. What I got with the 3025 was excellent speed for a dialup and MOH that worked flawlessly. I believe both the Agere 3025-00-00L and Conexant 3025-00-00C chips were used in this model. I have another machine using the Conexant chip and MOH functions are not dependable. I would definitely recommend the Agere based modem.
This drive stalled on me in under 6 months. I had to return it to the company and they didn't save it just sent it back.
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.
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.
This wall mount is really strong and sturdy. It can extend really far out and pretty mobile. The main thing about this is that its extremely strong, well built, and super easy assemble. I checked out a few mounts at local retail stores, and the price of amazon and quality of this mount is just superb.
It shipped in a timely fashion, was as represented, and I would (and probably will) buy it again.
Prices have been coming down for these recently, and this was such a great deal! I originally got it to store & transfer vacation pictures, but my boyfriend has taken posession of it as his own ~ so I guess I'll be buying another one! Kingston products are usually very dependable, we are very satisfied with this product.
This has been a reliable display device used as a program monitor on many Final Cut Pro editing systems editing 1080i programming for broadcast.It exibits some LCD lag but reliably scales correctly to 1920 x 1080 using a converter (HDP) from HDSDI. Too bad this is a discontinued product or I would purchase more.
I'm using Verizon DSL with Dynamic IP address, and the MR814 loses my IP address between 2-3 times/week. I then have to power-down the router, and then restart my PCs.This is an issue that has been cited on other bulletin boards. I seriously encourage you to do more research on this before you purchase.On the plus side, the product is easy to set up with nice menus/configuration. It looks great wherever you put it.
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.
We have been very happy with this camera. The picture quality is excellent even in zoom. It is very easy to use and not heavy (which was my only concern with it as I have a problem in my arms -- but I have no problem holding it and taking pictures for a long period!).
Never again will I buy anything Toshiba. Within A year the 2 laptops I purchased both went bad. One had to get a completely new hard drive and the other is just plain slow. I have spent over $200 still with no success for just 1 of the laptops. The customer service people are no help and is constantly disconnecting the calls when trying to get help with my problems. The extended warranty was a waist of money as was my purchase of these 2 pieces of garbage. Save your money and headaches.
I just ordered this drive after seeing positive reviews. When I plugged mine in it was not recognized by my computer and I spent several hours with the worst customer service I have ever experienced. The online customer service was extremely cumbersome at best and did not resolve my problem. The live customer service took a 45 minute long distance call and then I was finally awarded an RMA#. I was told I had to pay a $25 handling fee to swap for a new one. I've never had such a poor customer service experience and I've bought a lot of stuff and had numerous needs for service. I will never buy another Iomega product.
I bought this drive when I was working on a presentation for work for two reasons. I needed something to transport data between my home computer and my work computer, and the price was right. This drive is so amazing that even after it went through the washer and dryer and still worked. All my data was still accessible and useable. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for something dependable and cheap.
Spare SD card slots molded into the lid of this case prevent it from closing completely around the Tungsten E. You will see a noticeable gap around the bottom edge of the closed case. Slight pressure on the latch side side will cause the case to pop open unexpectedly in purse or brief case. I returned mine to Amazon a few days after receipt; still looking for an alternative.
I bought this because of the endless problems with my Linksys BEFW11P1 (which seems to be discontinued - rightly so). This one worked right out of the box - and never stopped working.The only problem I had was getting my DSL provider to assign it an IP address, because the Linksys has no way of releasing it, only renewing. But the Netgear is great - it allows you to release the IP address and it even let me mimick the MAC address from the Linksys router temporarily, enough to convince my ISP's DHCP server to release the IP address and bind it to the new box's MAC address. Also the signal seems much better than the Linksys's.
I shopped around for 3-4 months for a portable DVD player before deciding on the Coby 7100. After owning it now for a few months and using in the car, on a plane, in a hotel and on the living room couch, my family and I are all quite happy with this purchase.Here's why:* The 7-inch screen is exactly the right size for a portable if what you're looking for is a car or personal player. Anything larger would be awkward in cramped quarters. If you don't need a car player and want anything larger, use your laptop. The display on this player is surprisingly solid and much better than I expected.* If you want quality sound, buy a good set of headphones. Does anyone realistically expect the speakers on this portable to provide booming volume or surround sound? The included headphones are adequate for a second set and kids don't even notice the difference. For a second set, look at the Sony or Panasonic noise-reduction units, especially if you are going to be using them in an auto or on an airplane. And you'll be able to use them with your laptop, MP3 player, etc., as well.* This package includes everything you'll need with the exception of a case. If you want something for the car, then look at the Targus cases as they include straps that allow you to hang the DVD player between or on the back of seats in your car. As I said, everything else is included such as the auto power cord that connects to the cigarette lighter, cables to hook up the unit to a large TV set at home or in a hotel, and even a small remote which is actually something you'll definitely need when using it in the car or attached to a TV monitor. In carefully comparing this DVD player package to others in this price segment I did not find any other that included such a complete range of accessories.One potential limitation worth mentioning is that the TFDVD7100 is only certified to play standard production DVDs. While some reviewers have reported success playing DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, I have not. Its worth noting that Coby does not specifically mention support of these formats in product documentation, either. However, if you purchase your DVDs at the store or rent from Blockbuster, you're fine. If this is something you require, you may want to keep shopping -- but be prepared to pay considerably more.In another year or two I'll gladly upgrade my player, but I don't own a DVR at present so this is not a gating factor for me. And if my kids break this unit or scratch up the screen, I'm only out $150. Besides, when it is time to upgrade, the technology is going to be much improved, the price point lower, and I'll finally have that DVR and the ability to burn my own.The bottom line is when you add up all the features of the Coby 7100, the versatility, the included accesssories, the smart ergonamic design, and the low price, I don't think you can find a better player. If you buy it you won't be disappointed. I recommended this player to a co-worker and he is quite happy with it, too.
Its a camera strap... nothing special. I can't even say that I bothered to take it out of the package. Nothing really wrong with it, just wanted a little something more... longer would have been better.
Generally, this is a good player. My only problem with it is horizontal motion. On some Region 2 discs, I've found that there is a slight stuttering or jerkiness during horizontal motion. It doesn't show up all the time and it's more evident on some discs than others. Also, it doesn't output component video straight out the box. I had to hook it up composite and then change some menus to get it to output component. The component output is much superior.
I bought this because I got a PC Express Verizon wireless data card for my MacBook Pro that I also wanted to be able to use on my IBM ThinkPad, which only has regular PC Card slots. It worked like a charm; no hassle at all.
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
I love this pressure cooker! It's not just for old fashion canning like my Mom used to use it for, I can cook dinner in 15 minutes with this. Very much worth the money spent!
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!
For the price this is a good keyboard. I dont know the long term quality yet.
Simple install and computer system picks up the changes for you! Good increase in speed
Surprise!! May be because the product information provided by Amazon was minimalistic. It turned out to be a Windows XP Pro (actually I took a chance on this one) and 512MB of RAM too. I liked the system. It is quite good on performance. May not be the top of the line... Very clean system. Indeed re-manufactured and not merely re-furbished (changed parts). Everything looks new under the hood. Nice green motherboard, shiny powersupply etc.. I actually bought it for some serious development work, but for a normal home user, mail, news and internet this would work fantastic. $350 is quite good on this one. I didnt want to put in another grand for a super-duper system which would inevitably be turned into rubbish (outdated, underperforming) in a coupla years or even months. and understand that this is a business desktop. Mouse and Keyboard are provided.Now the down side of it.....There is no modem, Line-out doesnt seem to be pumping out music. The new system usually comes with a restore cd, Windows XP pro cd and a manual. All I found was a Windows XP Pro CD. Amazon was indeed kind enough to send me another machine on complaining. But it didnt make any difference. same thing, including modem and line-out. The XP-Pro licence code on the sticker would not activate my XP Pro. I had to call Microsoft to activate it 'over the phone'. The CD drive is not a writer.However all is well that ends well. It is working very well. Hopefully for long!!Good luck and good day!!
This is my first sub and i use it in combination with a five speakers system of large size.The front towers have 10 inches woofers ,center and rear 5 inches plus tweeters,My room is 15' by 25' and this sub can fill it although if you want all out full bass effect tou have to push to six or seven but it can take it.As said elsewhere location is primordial for best results.Have been using it regularly for four months and for the price i am very satisfied.Note that the amount or type off bass depends a lot on the source and type of mix.
Sturdy and well made coax cable (for TV's in non-jargon) at a great price. What more can I ask for?
I've had these for three weeks. In terms of noise reduction, I'd say these are a tad worse than the logitechs (which lasted me for three weeks before breaking at the swivel joint of the right hand side speaker).The AudioTechnica seem a bit better built, with the exception of the earpads. I don't have large ears, but they are too small for me to be comfortable.
I have some coasters.. But not from the disks.. There were some problems with backing up copies of my kids movies... Scratchy scratchy.. There are lots of new write protection VOB files embedded, so it is the fault of the manufacturer making it hard for me..not the disks..How do you rate a disk anyway..
I had read reviews of this enclosure that stated the power supply was insufficient for large drives. Since I was only going to put a 5400 rpm drive into the Macally G-S350SUA I figured there would be no problem. Hey, I had had pretty good luck with Macally stuff before, and it was such an attractive enclosure. Wow, was I gonged. Within a week of inserting my Samsung 1.5 Tb drive into this enclosure, the drive didn't show up on the desktop. The only way I could remount the drive upon the desktop was to disengage the firewire cable while the drive was active, and I can't believe that does much for the integrity of the data. I had thrown away the packaging and thus couldn't return it to Amazon, so since it was certainly under warranty I contacted Macally. No, to be accurate I tried to contact Macally. They did not respond to emails or phone calls. Now I have a worthless piece of junk that was sold to me by a bottom-feeder company.I'm sure the enclosure would work fine for a 200 gig or even a 500 gig hard drive but the 2 amp power supply is unable to reliably power a drive larger than that. Since terrabyte drives are now common this enclosure is junk. There is no warning in any of the Macally ads telling us consumers that it is incapable of powering larger drives. I feel like I've been fleeced by what was once a decent company. Using this enclosure with a large drive (1 Tb or greater) is a crap shoot and soon enough you're gonna roll snake eyes. Underpowered enclosure but what is worse is the total lack of customer service. They didn't argue with me, they didn't try to placate me, they didn't offer satisfaction- The Company simply DID NOT RESPOND to repeated emails and attempted calls. I would rate them 0 stars if I could.
This speaker/docking arrangement is great. I have 3 of them placed around my home. The sound is good, the volume goes loud enough for daily use. I have used mine daily for about 13 months without any problem of any kind. If you already have a main stereo system I would suggest the Kensington dock that will play your iPod right through you system. Otherwise get this JBL. I also use my JBL when I go a friend's home who doesn't have an iPod.
I brought this for our school computer to communicate with a student that went over seas with his family so that he could stay in connection with his class. Great product.
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
Just bought the small stone and have to say for it's low price it is pretty good. Most phaser pedals are pretty similar anyways, but I have played others such as the boss phaser and I think it gives it a decent run for its money. Although I also feel like it's almost all personal preference so you're best bet is to play them and decide yourself. The small stone is good for it's price.
I like this radio a lot. It has good sound, maybe even a bit too rich for when I'm trying to doze off. It doesn't take up a lot of space on the bedside table. It looks quite "now-tro" (see "A Mighty Wind" if you don't know what I mean) with its wood sides and aero shape. It makes a lovely yellow glow. And I love the "humane" alarm that gets gradually louder.My 2 quibbles:1. It's hard to tell the buttons apart by feel, so it takes me longer than I'd like to turn off the alarm.2. After the radio has been on for a few seconds, I'd really like it if the display changed from the tuner to the clock. I don't like having to look somewhere else for the time. But I'm getting used to it. I'll be OK, don't worry.Update: About 2 years after my original review... and the display is gradually winking out on me, too. Since I rarely change the alarm setting or radio station, and there's a button to go back and forth to Daylight Savings Time, I can still use it fine. But if I needed to do more than listen to that one station and wake up at the same time each day, I'd be in trouble.
This is my first Digital SLR and I purchased this camera to learn photography. I read the manual before using this camera and taken pictures using different camera settings. I am using this camera with kit lens(planning to purchase extra lens for advance photography). The photo quality is Awesome even if the photograph is taken with medium picture quality.One suggestion - Cannon should provide at least 18-70mm lens kit with the camera.
This protector is not bad at all. It's hard to install it without having dust and air underneath protector but one you succeed it's almost unnoticeable. I give it 4 stars because the quality of image becomes a little worse. Otherwise - it's a good thing to buy.
thin, not as bulk as most and classy looking. I really like it, well worth the money.
This product is just fabulous, easy to use, the display screen is great, the zoom is great it is just WOW.
This is a very good quality and reasonably priced 1TB storage device.PROS-Very good build qualityAluminum construction and fan ensures very nice coolingGood general speedEasy general use, operation, and maintenanceNice packaging- RAID options and backup software is very goodCONS-Noise levels- It is somewhat loud when it starts up, and when reading and writing, it makes a good deal of clicking noises. Nothing outlandish mind you, or outside of disk read/write norms, its just louder than any other external drives I've used.This drive has a nice compact and clean design that blends in nicely with any desktop environment, and it looks rather slick when the blue lights are on behind the front's grill.In summary, a great value drive that offers very good performance, design, and features.
I have had the Toshiba SD-1600 for a few years now. We have never had any trouble playing dvd's on it. I'm looking for another dvd player. (This one for my daughter.) I was going to get one with a little newer technology, but after reading reviews on so many different brands I think I might buy another one of these. I was disappointed with how many brands seemed to die in the first year. If you are looking for a dependable dvd player this one would be a good choice.
After reading the various feedback on the Kodak DX3500 camera, I saw contradictory views about picture quality and battery life. Perhaps this can be accounted for by two facts: (i) picture quality depends on lighting conditions; (ii) full battery life comes only at the third recharge. After experimenting with my DX3500 (with docking station), here is my evaluation of picture quality:Close up (bright conditions): ExcellentClose up (dim conditions): Excellent2-6 feet (bright conditions): Very Good2-6 feet (dim conditions): GoodOver 6 feet (bright conditions): GoodOver 6 feet (dim conditions): PoorHere is the battery life for my camera (using the included Kodak NiMH batteries):1st full recharge: 13 shots plus data transfer2nd full recharge: 21 shots plus data transfer plus firmware 1.01 upgrade (highly recommended)3rd full recharge: more than 306 shots plus data transfer (PC World reported 218 shots)I say &lt;more than 306 shots&gt; because the battery was still okay when I had to leave for work. Although the 3rd recharge gave 306 shots (and probably more), the low-battery indicator turned on after the 10th shot. Therefore the indicator is not a reliable gauge of battery power, and is prone to false alarms. 65% of my 306 shots used the flash. 40% were high resolution. 30% used the macro (closeup) mode. Kodak tells you not to use alkaline batteries. Out of curiosity, I used fresh Duracell alkalines, and got only four shots.My opinion: Very good camera, though not quite suitable for professional use. Probably the best camera in its price range. The docking station is not absolutely necessary, but is very nice to have.
looks small, thin and not capable to swival a small tv, but it does. This item is good enough for the 19" LCD.
exactly what i needed to install a head unit in my 2007 Ford Crown Victoria P71 (police interceptor).Cheap too!
The SW100 is a great switch box. It has a nice sturdy feel to it, and does not feel like a cheap piece of plastic.When switching between the different inputs, I like how there is a 'detent' at each location. There is no doubt that the switch is fully seated in the chosen selection.If you are looking for an optical switch box, I would HIGHLY recommend this one.-Brian
This is great! No more carrying a cable for my camera to connect to a computer to download pictures. Lite and small - works great.
The sound on these using the cord isn't as good as the Sennheiser HD280s or 1st-edition Bose QuietComforts that I've owned, but then it isn't marketed to be. Bluetooth is this model's selling point, and it doesn't disappoint (though I've never tried any other Bluetooth headset). The sound will cut out as the reception drops, even when the receiver is attached to an iPod on your arm. The batteries on an iPod nano 5th-gen won't last more than 2-3 hours with these attached. And there's a lot of sound leakage. But the benefits of wireless listening outweigh these drawbacks.The construction is just too flimsy, though. the leatherette lining around one earpiece came loose a week after purchase, and the extending part of the headband cracked two months later when I was extending an earpiece. This is with occasional use in a home office setting, kept in a case when not in use. My Boses and Sennheisers lasted a couple years each when worn all the time, dangling around the neck, tossed in backpacks, traveled with, etc.
Bought this to upgrade from WEP to WPA-PSK support. After 1 month and an RMA from D-link, was told it does NOT support WPA-PSK and D-link would not let me return it.Avoid this product
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.
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.
I tihnk that these heaphones kick ass, I had them on and I was riding my bike, I fell down hard and and landed on my head and shoulders, The headphones stayed on the whole time, I don't see how people say that these headphones fall out, for me they stay in pretty well, It has okay sounf quality, but you could only make it really loud if they're in all the way. I tiohnk taht ppl who boguht these headphones might have bought a different kind that look alike but were different brands
I was looking for a notebook pad to lift the back end of my keyboard as I had just purchased my first laptop (I've always had desktops until recently). I didn't like typing on a flat to downward leaning keyboard. I shopped on line and most of the retail office supply stores to no avail. This Cool Lift is just perfect. It also steadies the keyboard while typing. That it keeps the machine from overheating is just a bonus, as far as I am concerned.
What else can I say? If you want a top quality DSLR then this is the right choice.
It is hard to find a shelf stereo with a 5 disc changer, and for such a low price. I love the look and features of this stereo, but I have had nothing but bad luck with the operation. I had ongoing trouble where the cd's randomly stopped playing, as if they were not being read. (I had no problem with the same cd's playing on another stereo.) I exchanged the stereo, thinking it was a defect but the second one did the very same thing, The last straw was when the cd drawer went bad and would not release the cd's. I am returning this for a refund.
For those of us with only a CD player, the iTrip is the best alternative. Ideally, the cassette adapter produces better sound quality but, with some fiddling, the itrip can sound pretty good. I have an accord coupe with tinted windows and a radio antenna wired into the back window so I was prepared for the worst when i got my itrip. But it has performed pretty well and I am happy with it. I live in DC but go to school in Ithaca NY so hopefully the FM band will be a lot less congested when I go back. Short of all of us getting BMWs with seamless ipod integration, the itrip is the best way for us to be able to play all our tunes on the road.
I love it, love it, love it!!! This is my first MP3 player. It's so small. (Sweeeeet)Of course I thought I was computer savvy until I tried to put my own music on it. That was difficult until someone showed what to do. Now I've got my Rap folder, Tori Amos folder, etc.I am very happy with my purchase. I love the FM radio also.I am going to buy another one as a gift for someone.
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 will be a short review in that I'm not an audiophile. These are some great headphones. Sound is crisp and clear. On my big head they are quite comfy. For 90 bucks I doubt that you'll find better.
I bought a couple of these to use on an outdoor roof top splitter. I hooked the splitter strait to an antenna booster and eliminated an extra cable. Recommend if your purpose is to bypass extra rg-6 coax cables.
The package was sent quickly. The product works wonderfully.
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!
These headphones are an excelent choice for the price, the sound quality they deliver it's simply great plus they are so comfortable and light that you will forget you are wearing them, I use these for portable and bed listening and couldent be happier with my purchase.The only downside it's that the headband feels kinda cheap but I have even stepped on them by accident and they are still like new.
i bought 2 of these subs for $30 a piece. they were well worth the money. will defenitely consider buying again
If you're like me, once you find something you like, you keep it for a while and enjoy. For years I had been milking an older open ear pair of Sennheiser phones while on the air but they tended to feed back anytime I had the mic open and audio level up. The right side cable had a make and break so I decided to go shopping and found the 280 at a "hardware show". My first impression was how well the treble and bass punched through but mids and upper mids were very clear. Almost too punchy but, hey, you can always dial back some of those things at home on your system or lower the volume when you can't. The clarity was even better for my diminished hearing. It's bad enough when the middle age starts to diminish certain frequencies in the spectrum, unequally, but worse when you had exposure to loud noise sources and didn't take preventative measures to protect you hearing in younger years. I know the young guys who pin the volume through their ear buds will really be sorry for this later on. They just don't know it yet, but I digress. The 280 really shines in hearing situations like mine but the overall quality in audio and across the spectrum is fantastic and I think good for every listener. One of their best yet. I did appreciate the other, more costly Sennheiser products similar to the 280 but decided for me, the lack of difference in sound but much higher price answered the question quickly. Comfort: The band around the top of the head can start to feel like it is cutting in after a while and the cushions can feel a little warm or moist. Small nit pics but noticeable. Compared to the Beats, Skulls, and a couple of other products, Sennheiser has a winner and it will take a lot beat it, especially for the price. I highly recommend them. If it weren't for the minor comfort issue with the band, I'd give it a 5 star. Small niggle you can live with most likely Still the audio quality is among the best and for the money? Slam dunk!Disclaimer: This is an objective subject. Your experience may be different. This is only a personal opinion and not a venue for debate. Please be respectful accordingly.
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.
canon did it again, awesome little camera, excellent pics and good features (IS, auto image rotation for viewing mode, color accent...). Battery lasts really long at least as compared to my sony dscw7 which was stolen recently. Probably the best advantage over the sony is the fact that I can now take pics of my toddler without having the flash go off 3 times before the pic is taken thus ruining everything...
I needed an opener for a 10 foot high door in my pole-barn. This unit was the most reasonably priced one for a door this size. I had just installed another brand on a door in the garage(a 8 foot door) and I had a terrable time getting all the sensors to work. This opener was very easy to install. I had a bit of a problem programing it once installed, but once I figured that out the rest was easy. A lot of nice features.
I read all the reviews both good and bad. I needed a hookup for my xbox (minus the wires and a high pricetag. So I bought the me101 anyways. A word to the wise if you are network setup savvy then this is 5min setup issue and your done,it took me about 10mins because I wanted to try it (test it) w/o broadcasting my SSID(of my network) and like the last reviewer said it found it but didnt lock on. Anyways I went down to my office got on my pc and went into the setup for my router (netgear mr814)and changed that setting and voila!!! the me101 works like a charm ... I've had no problems (its been 2weeks ) my wireless network sees my xbox just peachy. Hell I even connected my laptop to the me101 and was able to access the internet just fine. Its cheaper [...] than buying the xbox wiureless adaptor ($109) and its use is not restricted. If I want to link something else instead of my xbox I'm good to go. (lol) .BUT IT DOES HELP IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!
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.
I've only listened to a few albums with my new Grado headphones, so I doubt they've had time to break in yet, but I am thoroughly impressed! The sound reproduction is fantastic, and that's listening to MP3s (albeit high quality ones) through an iPod. I'm sure the sound quality would be even more impressive with uncompressed audio and a headphone amp with a little more current driving them. I can't comment on the longevity of the design since I've had them for such a short time, but I will say they do not look particularly sturdy, so I will be taking care with them. As other reviews have pointed out, these headphones do not isolate outside sound well and are not meant to (putting your hands over the outside of the earpieces does wacky things to the sound, so obviously tuned for open enclosures), but I don't find that a big deal. If that is your primary concern, go for a pair of around the ear, closed back 'phones or better yet, some with active noise cancelling. So far , very happy with my purchase.
This is the third, and probably the last Palm product we will own. The organizer worked good until the warranty ran out. After 102 days the organizer died. I hope that others have not had the same bad experience.
Nowadays we don't even need to get out of bed to be productive, don't you love it. This notebook stand works great also for iPads and the like.
I have an iPod photo: consequently, one of the functions one sometimes wishes to use is the screen in order to display such. I bought this product for the screen protector, as many other ones only protected the iPod's shell.The lousy, loose, cheap piece of plastic has actually managed to GRIND dirt against the screen (because it's designed to move around) to leave some v. nasty scratches.That said, iPod is extremely well protected, but that's not what's important to me. I will now have to spend $20 buying scratch-polishing fluid to fix the damage this product caused.
Although these speakers have good sound quality for the price, they have a "green" feature that powers them off when they are idle. Conceptually good, but not well-executed. They do not always automatically power back on after being legitimately idle. Also, they go into sleep mode when they should not - for instance, when listening to low-volume music. I have a support call into JBL, but have not yet heard back.
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.
Bought this to protect our computer and other sensitive devices. So far it has worked flawlessly. Very adequate amount of receptacles that are well spaced to get those large plugs into.
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.
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.
Klipsche speakers are the very best for desktop systems for the price.The shipping was terribly slow though.
do NOT waste your money on this product. Unfortunately, the keyboard/trackpad layout is great and I can't find it anywhere else, but that doesn't matter... I've purchased 4 of these keyboards and none of them has lasted more than 6 months. The shift key sticks on all of them, the mouse button stops working before long and one of them kept losing connection with the computer. Since I was in for four of them, I thought I'd try sending them back for warranty repair. They make you jump through all kinds of hoops, which I jumped through, then I mailed the first keyboard back to them AND THEY SAY THEY NEVER GOT IT! Completely unapologetic. It's crazy, but this manufacturer of an actual product behaves as if they are a silly scam company. Anyway, the product doesn't work, so don't waste your money. I am going to try buying a ergo keyboard and a separate track pad. Best of luck to you in finding the ergo solution that works for you.
Seems fine. No way that I know of to test the advertised surge arrestor capacity.The antenna connections introduced some signal loss so I did not use that part.
They were easy to setup and works flawlessly. I don't have any skips or misfires. I would recommend this speakers to everyone.
It was hard to find a short DVI cable that was made by a name maker. This is a very good-looking piece of gear and fit perfectly.
Yes, pictures in the open can be hard as "aim! shoot!" can be difficult because of the sun, but for the discounted price this model is a must. Pay attention to the fact that certain editing functions in the desktop software only work if you purchase the Olympus memory card, so buy it as there is no difference when compared to other brands.
This has to be the best cd player I've ever had. The bass is so smooth and plugging game systems/DVD players into it makes for the most enriching experience. Don't believe me? Try plugging a PS2 into it and playing Metal Gear Solid 3..I guarantee you'll hear things you didn't hear through your t.v speaker..and that thing is called bass. As said in another review, the only con to me is the slow switching cd process but that's alright to me because I'm use to only putting in one cd at a time anyway since my last cd player had only one cd tray. Do I recommend this? Yes..definitely. You will not be disappointed
excellent product the sound quality is great and it store more than enought. its so small that fix anywhere and the controls are easy to use
NetGear makes the best wireless products hands down. I used to have the LinkSys WMP11 wich was unreliable. now I bought this card with the MR814 Wireless router works seamlessly together for seamless wireless connectivity. I have had no problems at all with this and I have owned it for about 4 months now. It is very easy to install. It is a must have for all wireless networks.
Order came on time just as expected. No problems. Would order from this vendor again!
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!!
After having tried many like Griffin (all models) and DLO, recommended by the Best Buy guys, I stumbled across this one by accident and was pleasantly surprised. I believe this is as good as it gets for a FM transmitter. Clear signal, low hissing noise and relatively high volume compared to other FM transmitters. Unfortunately, not many people know about this product that's why I'm writting this review. After buying it, I did a search to see what people have been saying about this product and was pleasently surprised that people also agree. I don't give it 5 stars because my expectation for sound quality is no hissing noises. Maybe I'm expecting too much from a FM receiver or maybe there is still a better one (5 stars) out there.
very good product for the money, the sound quality is excellent. I would recommend them.
This scanner is quite fast and does a very good job at making double-sided scans. I'm a CPA and and get a lot of double-sided documents during tax season. I highly recommend this scanner.
I have used the 530 for 6 weeeks now...I have had some diff with the fax function, in that I can't stop a fax call in progress, so it rings every 2 minutes regardless that i can't stop it.Printing problems...some sensor seems amiss, and have called the phone tech bank three times. They are easy to get to, but vary some on their knowledge. I have gotten a "paper jam" alarm several times, and there is no jam. It even prints out a page to tell me I have a paper jam. After a couple of cleaning cycles, it seems better.Photo prints are glorious, even on HP paper.
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
This item is a mini gender changer ONLY. it is not cross wired to act as a null modem and does not function for that purpose. The distributor admits this fact, offered to refund my 13 cent purchase but has not removed the item for sale or modified the description, which makes me believe that this was advertised incorrectly on purpose to generate sales.Incidentally, the shipping on a 13 cent item is $2.98.
I had researched digital cameras for a year now through the internet,stores,and friends. I finally read about this Kodak camera on the Target website. Christmas was nearing and I wanted to get one for the holidays. I finally bought this camera and was very surprised when I also received a free DVD player. Even if the free gift offer isn't still in effect this camera is worth every penny. Very easy to use out of the box. I am very pleased with the picture quality and the software makes emailing the pictures to loved ones very simple. I plan on checking out the printer dock for this camera. If you are a beginner and want a easy fun camera this is the one for you!
For years, these headsets have made it possible for me to watch my favorite shows at any hour of the day or night without bothering my adoring, but sensitive wife. She can sleep in an adjoining room, do housework, or read right next to me on the couch without being bombarded by tv noises. Conversely, if I am involved in a quiet activity, like reading, I am spared a "HGTV headache" when she wears them. I can get audio reception anywhere in the house and the sound is excellent. I have recommended the Sennheiser RS110 to several friends and they have been happy with them. My wife tells folks that these headsets have saved our marriage.There were some minor problems with the initial set-up, especially if you are not technically inclined. They were very easily resolved and the result has been well worth it.
I received my order in just a few days and at a much better price than I could find anywhere else online or at any office supply or discount store. Plus, this is a genuine Canon quality item.
This is my first DVD player. I bought it so that I could watch some old TV favorites on DVD. The only problem I have encountered so far is with the DVD portion of the machine. There are shadows on the screen whenever I watch a DVD. By that I mean that whatever channel my TV is on shows through on the DVD picture. You can actually see the outline (or shadows) on the DVD picture. It is like watching two shows at one time. I am not too upset because I did not pay a lot, but if I had it to over again, I would have bought a different brand.
I am listening to these speakers as I type this review. WOW! What great sound at an incredible price! I am very serious about speaker quality and I promise you will not be dissatisfied with the sound of these JBL's. Although you will not get extremely deep bass from these speakers, you will NOT miss it. These speakers deliver big sound that is silky smooth and well balanced. You will be amazed!
This item fits remarkably well. I can operate all of the buttons on the D80 through the armor. It also improves one's ability to grip the camera, although the camera is already of a size that makes it hard to lose one's grip. My only complaints are (1) the rubber seems to attract dust with static electricity (can blow or wipe it off the uncovered camera body, but not the rubber armor), and (2) the piece that fits on the end of the lens is visible on the periphery of the pictures I shoot and at the 18 mm end of my 18-200mm zoom lens (unless I fold it back) and makes it hard to remove and replace the lens cap. I don't use the lens part of the armor for this reason, which is not a huge problem but enough to subtract a star from my rating.
I bought 2 of the Microsoft Fingerprint Readers & have not been disappointed. I use one on my laptop running Vista & the other on my desktop using XP. Set up was easy & straight forward. The only minor problem was that the readers were both slow to recognize my fingerprints early on - almost as if it was still learning my prints - but after 2 days of using it to log on to both Windows & websites & secured programs - they finally settled down. Now both work quickly & accurately. I really like the Quick Links feature that opens the browser to a website & logs you on. Very nice. I can highly recommend this product.
This player is amazing....All you ipod junkies need to break away from your little cult on ipods, and actually realize there is something better manufactured that an ipod, and thats a creative zen vision:m. My Zen Vision is amazing, its battery life is phenominal, and its screen blows me away. Totally blows the ipod out of the water...GREAT JOB CREATIVE ON AN AWESOME PRODUCT....and yet another IPOD KILLER...
I got this for my 13 year old son for Christmas and he just loves it. he wanted an alternative MP3 player to an ipod and after a great deal of research he decided on the Creative Zen Vision M.He has downloaded his complete cd collection very easily and quickly plus video's and other media. It is easy to use and has a larger screen than some of the other players. The sound is very clear and the system itself is very sturdy. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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.
I have previously owned Fuji & Olympus, good but not exceptional. I like the ELPH because of it's small size and versatility. I have not used all of it's multiple options yet, but what I have used is exceptional. The Manuals could be made easier, but the on-line Canon website solved most problems easily. My only suggestion would be to supply the camera with a clear viewscreen protector. All of these screens don't get major scratches or damage, but skin oil and gunk do collect & it needs protection. The options are numerous, the pictures are clear, and the rechargeable battery is good. I would suggest and additional 1 GB or 2 GB card, rather than the 32MB card provided. An exceptional product. (LBT)
I never received this item and have placed the charge into dispute with my credit card company.
Cheap and work, but no instruction, so you better know how to put in the module.
I am very impressed with the KLH SS02-HTIB speaker set, and for the money I couldn't be happier. The 8 inch powered subwoofer delivers good strong bass, and unlike other low-priced (and some much more expensive brands), it has both line and speaker-wire inputs, plus an auto off timer, phase in/out, adjustable crossover (30-180 Hz) and amplifier gain controls. That flexibility means you can connect it in many configurations, whether the receiver has a subwoofer output or not. The front, center and rear speakers are all identical, with 4 inch midrange and 5/8 inch tweeter. They deliver smooth full midrange and couple flawlessly with the subwoofer. For my tastes the tweeter could be a bit more brilliant on some music, but I adjust by inching the treble up a few decibels on the receiver in those situations and it sounds great. I compared several brands like Sony, Yamaha and JBL, but being budget conscious I could not justify more for those brands when these KLHs sounded just as good to me. (Noticed that Yamaha has the same satellites as rear speakers on a much more expensive set.) Overall the SS02-HTIB has all the bass you'd ever want, and a very smooth sound that's full but never shrill.
This lens was a present for my daughter who is a very talented photographer and she has been very impressed with what she can do with this lens so far.
I just purchased this Griffin Itrip transmitter. After reading all of the reviews here on Amazon I decided to buy one. I initially set up the transmitter in international mode to get the cleanest signal possible. By following the directions from the other reviews I was able to get it set up and working in less than 5 minutes. But I ran into a few issues that I didn't expect. I had to crank up the volume on my music player to a level normally reserved for listening to music on airplanes in order to get the proper volume on the car stereo speakers. If you set the volume to too high a level, distortion came become a problem. By adjusting both the music player's volume level and the car stereo volume level at the same time, I was able to come up with a combination that did not result in distortion of the music and gave me the decible level that I wanted to achieve. The most surprising problem I encountered was that after only a couple of songs had played, the transmitter would suddenly shut itself down. After this occurred I re-started it only to have it shut off again after a couple more songs had played. It turns out that if you use the transmitter on international mode here in the United States, it won't get an external signal that a station would normally transmit so it automatically turns itself off. I was able to get around this issue by changing the transmitter back to US mode (which was simple to do), and then dialed in 107.9 for the transmitting frequency. When I tuned my car stereo back on I found that the signal was received on the international station frequency 87.9. And the signal came in clear and strong! Don't ask my why the two different frequencies match up, but they do. And since there aren't any stations broadcasting on 87.9 in the United States, I should never have any interference problems!Others have complained about a low frequency buzz, and I would hear it in the background when some very quiet songs would play. After I disconnected the player from the cigarette lighter and then plugged it into my adapter from Radioshack that connects up to to three devices at once through the cigarette lighter, the buzzing completely disappeared. Now I have crystal clear sound, NO interference, and and the ability to connect to any music player I have. If you set the transmitter up this way, it should work flawlessly. Awesome value!
This is my first GPS unit and I have really enjoyed having it. I really like the lane assist. I find it to be accurate. Its directions are 98% of the time the route I would have taken. 2% takes me on a scenic drive that I don't really understand why it thinks is faster. It functions great and is quick enough that I don't feel like I wait on it. My biggest complaint is the holder to attach the unit to the windshield. I read the reviews about it being loose and really tried to be careful with it. It became so loose in 4 months that I had to call and get a new one. They sent me a shipping label to return it and got a new one in under a week. Driving down the street the new holder just snapped and the GPS unit went flying to the ground. They can't seem to build a quality holder. I am looking into other options since it cost enough that throwing it away and starting over isn't an option.
I was motivated to get this after reading reviews. Sennheiser is a respected name in the industry. However, these headphones are horrible. They are all treble without any quality of sound. Perhaps mine are defective. Either that or they have a lot of employees and friends giving these good ratings.I gave this as a present and bought it very early and it was too late to return these. Find another brand.
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. ;)
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.
Pros: - 1 piece intergration without unsightly cables- Not CD quality but its not all that bad, maybe FM quality (if you want CD quality you need a car stereo that has direct line in or ipod jack that are in alot new cars now)- Got it for $26 from Amazon (just click savae for later and watch the price drop, then get it with free shipping)Cons: - uses ipod battery, should have been made to use like 2AA or something so it wouldnt drain the ipodFor that price its worth a try! Havent found anything else better on the market. Not perfect but what is!!
I think I am too far from the stations, I can not get any reception.
Three big disappointments. Biggest is the viewing angle is WAY too wide. It darkens at 45 degrees, but you can still clearly see what someone's up to, even if it's *kind of* harder to read precise text. It doesn't blacken until your near a 90 degree viewing angle. Pretty lame.Also, though it's "matte" it's a lot more reflective than a regular LCD flat screen. Maybe it's less than an old glassy CRT, but the reflectivity is terrible compared to an LCD. You can actually make out your own face and highlights in the screen, even highlights coming from a side window (which I was hoping would be reduced by the microlouvre, not increased). Bright environments are 5 times harder to work in than they would be with a regular LCD screen.And lastly, looking at it straight in, it darkens the screen enough to be distracting and eye-straining. So it's the worse of both worlds - it darkens too much for the user, and not enough at odd angles.The method for sticking the frameless kind on clutters your screen with cheesy plastic adhesive disks.Plus, it's pretty expensive for a sheet of plastic.Wait until the tech gets better. Or decent, at least.
Pros: Easy to use, and exactly as described. Exceptional value.Cons: None
I was worried that the cord would not stretch long enough to reach my detector but once I took it out of the box I stretched it across my chest and my span is over 6', so its plenty long enough. I fired up the detector with it and all was well. Now Im safer from radar guns.
I'm not sure what I was expecting when I bought this thing. Based on the reviews I was expecting something to compete with my iPod Hi-Fi in a package one tenth the size, but that isn't what this thing is about.What I found was that it does indeed have good sound, esecially when used on FM. With my iPod though I had to pay more attention to the settings to get the right sound and sometimes it didn't seem as loud as the FM and easily distorted with certain types of music.None the less, I consider this to be a wonderful personal portable radio. Great for the office, bedroom, kitchen, or on the table during dinner. In a lot of ways the sound is just right. Just the right volume and clarity to give it many uses without being overpowering. Overall I'd give it 5 stars for the radio and 4 for the iPod. I'd also give it 6 stars for the built in rechargable battery which combined with it's very small size adds a huge amount of flexiblity to it.
Finally, I can look at the moon through my telescope without feeling like I'm staring into the business end of a flashlight.
If you were to use this for a Toyota Corolla, you'd be disappointed. Certainly not made for it. The wiring on the corolla is so very different when compared to this one. Probably works well with other cars.
I love this little flash drive - easy to use, lots of space, and very compact. It's just what I needed. I haven't had it long, so I don't know the test of time yet, but so far so good.
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.
This is without a doubt, the worst printer I have ever purchased. I bought this one to use on my HP computer, as I use a Photosmart 1115 with my Power Mac G4 and it is excellent. I figgured the extra inking would be better on the PC. WRONG. So I tried it on the Mac, it is SLOWER. It runs about 1 page per minute and a half. A color photo takes 5 minutes, and this is a small 4x6 print. I'll keep the 1115. It has better photo quality also. AND, the smart card reader is also slow. The 1115 reads the same photos in 1/10 th the time. I will never recommend this printer to anyone.
I bought this for Skype and AIM, but since it has a built in mic right next to the lens, I can use it for on line gaming like Half Life 2 - Deathmatch. My gaming friends say I sound "really good" when we communicate back and forth. I was going to buy a separate headset for gaming, but this turned out to be a great "all in one" unit.Logitech should market the gaming part of this unit a little more. It's a perfect solution for someone that wants to video conference, AIM, Skype and play online games.After reading the reviews about the software issues, I didn't install the software that came with it. I just downloaded it from the internet, and it was a piece of cake to install. Great product.
Kodak makes a great disposable camera with their Kodak Max HQ 35mm single use camera. The camera takes some pretty good photos considering it's a single use camera. Indeed, many of the pictures I've taken using this camera come out almost as well as they would have if I had used a more expensive, conventional 35mm camera instead.Don't open the box and unwrap the camera from its foil paper wrapping until you're ready to use it; and make sure you use this camera before the expiration date printed on the cardboard box. When you do want to use the camera it's simple enough to use. Wind it up for the first photo you take by running your thumb on the dial on the top of the camera from left to right. Want a flash for your picture? No problem. Just push the flash button on the front of the camera and within seconds the camera can take a flash picture. There's also an indicator on the top of the camera to tell you how many pictures you have left on the roll of film inside it.The 800 film helps make this camera very useful for both outdoor and indoor photos; and it's easy to carry this camera because it's so light and compact. It can fit into a woman's pocketbook, a man's briefcase, backpack or just about any overnight travel bag.You also get 39 exposures per camera; this makes the camera great for vacations or extensive photo taking days like weddings and other ceremonies. Great!Unfortunately, there is one fly in the ointment. Although this camera is really very good; the pictures it takes are not quite as clear and crisp as they would be from a digital camera or a conventional 35mm camera with the individual rolls of film you put in and then take out when you're ready to have the film developed. I hope that Kodak remedies this problem quickly; but until then I have to take off a star for this to make this a four star review.Overall, this single use camera is convenient and budget priced. After all, digital cameras and regular 35mm cameras can get somewhat expensive; this is your best choice if you're on a budget and want a Kodak quality camera. It doesn't yet have the technology to take the very best quality pictures so I hope Kodak works on this in the near future.Four stars!
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 +.
I bought this so I could recharge the batteries for my digital cameras while I was driving on weekend trips, and it worked fine the first couple times I used it, and then suddenly started making a high-pitched whine and stopped charging anything at all. Now I can't use it at all, because every time I plug it in it starts whining and refuses to charge anything.Something this expensive shouldn't break so easily.I normally love Targus products, but I'm very disappointed with this.
The 3M Privacy Filter for 15.4" screens is pricey, but does give you a measure of protection on information that could be revealed to wandering eyes (innocent or otherwise). If you are involved in high-security detail, or work for tech firms and need to keep the IP where it belongs, this screen might be just the thing you need.Installation is simple: you either use the double-sided tape or holding tabs (both types are included) to keep the filter attached to your monitor. The screen itself is very thin (yet rigid), and seamlessly layers over your screen. The filter itself has two sides: a glossy side to face your screen (and keep the screen in good shape) and a matte side to keep other peoples' eyes off your screen.Two things I should note: 3M has taken the liberty of adding a permanent mark to their filter (with their logo and model number, with text at about 1mm high), and it sits on the upper-right side (mostly away from on-screen items). This is a bit annoying but you get used to ignoring it. Secondly, there is a small notch cut-out on the top of the filter, to allow you to pull the filter out if necessary. This is annoying as it disturbs the look of the filter, but you may also tend to ignore this after time.So how does it function? Not bad at all. Any angle past 90 degrees and you will start to see the screen fade to black. Sitting right next to the screen or even about 30 degrees off the center, and you still won't see anything (this is just about the angle you might find that many snooping watchers at, such as on an airplane and just one or two rows behind you, opposite your aisle.)I use an HP Pavilion dv4170us notebook at the moment, and it fits like a glove. This notebook has an exceptionally bright screen though, and the brighter your screen is, the more that will show through the filter. If this is a concern for you, I suggest learning how to turn down the brightness of your monitor.Like I said though, this product is high-priced. But given the alternative of having thousands of dollars worth of stolen information whisked away because you failed to take precautions and shell out about $100, isn't something you probably want on your conscience.
Following instructions found around the web, the first thing I did was to update the firmware. For some reason this fried the device and I had to take it back to the store. The firmware did install correctly on the second device and I could access the device's set up screen, but when I tried to print to either of my two printers nothing happened. I tried this on my Vista and XP boxes. My brother is a professional IT person and after spending hours trying to get this thing to work we gave up. Actually I kept the device in hopes of getting it to work and experiencing the sheer joy of winning a sibling rivalry but having spent more time trying to get it to work the outcome isn't looking so good. There is a new firmware upgrade on DLink but the download link doesn't work. I wrote to tech support to tell them the link was broken and they wrote back that I should contact tech support. Probably best to avoid this product and this company.
Great bag very roomy fits perfectly on my Lowepro Slingshot 200AW camera bag. Real secure closures & it comes with a add on strap should you need to carry it seperately
I bought this mouse for a back up to the Microsoft Blue Optical mouse which has unfortunately been discontinued. I had used the Optical Blue mouse for years will little complaint except that I simply wore them out. After three months of use, the wheel on this mouse started being glitchy, in effect it would scroll on it's own. I was getting these "jerky" continued scrolls afterI would stop. Sometimes, I wouldn't even be scrolling and the screen would simply jerk. I suspected the mouse and plugged in another and realized the new mouse "clicked" when I used the wheel, in other words, the scroll wheel on the first mouse, like a gear, was basically stripped out and would continue to scroll regardless that I had stopped. After only a week of use, I noticed this mouse starting to do the same as the first. Accordingly, you get what you pay for. I have become increasingly dissatisfied with Mircosoft's products. If it aint broke--don't fix it.
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
No complaints, the Amazon service was great. I actually found it $5 cheaper and with free shipping on Amazon than I could from independant camera store websites.The flash works great, believe all of the 5-star reviews...
Looking for something to replace my ipod headphones. I almost got the ath-m40fs, due to the great reviews until someone mentioned that d40fs has enhanced bass so I cancelled my order and got this instead. I was hesitant, because very few reviews were done on this model, but went ahead anyways. If you intend to use this with your portable player, like an ipod, you will need to purchase an adapter to go over the 1/4 plug. What I did was replace the whole cable with an old headset and re-wire. Pretty easy, just remove padding and 4 screws. I got mine for $57 from samedaymusic with free shipping. Don't forget they will price match on their website.You won't be un-happy when you hear clean/clear not so boomy sound you never heard before.Ben
As a protective device only, I think it is worth it. Looks OEM, protects. As a UV filter, it does it's job well enough that I can tell. No signs of loss of coating, have had it for a year. Works well with the FZ-40. Can't say anything bad about this product.
This discman is offered at a fairly cheap price, and ultimately is a relatively good piece of technology. It met my expectations, handling my CDs perfectly, and never skips. However, at this time with a whole new wave of technological advancements, it might be a good idea to try out either an IPOD or an MP3 Player. I still sometimes use this even though I have an MP3 player, I'll pull this out and listen to any of the albums in my collection. It's very good for nice long drives to bring along, and has lasted a good two years.To name a few other good points to this Sony Discman, it is especially durable and offers ideal sound. You can very easily adjust the bass level too, in order to maximize your listening enjoyment. As for the design and overall look of it, I quite like it, and have absolutely no complaints about it's appearance.The only flaw that I have with this discman is that it is fairly heavy, and simply does not work well as a device to use if you want to go for a jog and listen to some tunes at the same time. It is not especially compatible for workout regimes, so if you're planning to buy it as a portable device to take to the Gym, I would not recommend it. You're better off getting something smaller for that. Also, compared to the MP3 players and IPODs, this is significantly bigger in size, and I cannot fit it into some of my pairs of shorts.Overall though, recommended if you're looking for a cheap Discman that will play you your CDs. A great buy, and perfect for the road.
If you have a swimming pool and want music near it, this is the way to go! Since You have the option of using batteries instead of plugging into an outlet it is truly portable and wireless. When loaded with batteries, it gets a little heavy but its big round handle makes it comfortable to carry. It`s downward facing speaker and all buttons and switches are protected from splashing water. Sound quality is not great but good enough(probably due to the downward firing speaker).Acoustic Research AW-811 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speaker (single)
I just wanted to let everyone know that this CF card is the Write Acceleration version. I purchased this in June '08 and it is as-pictured. Works great for me.
I bought mine as refurbished from Compaq Factory Outlet in February 2002 and I got more than I expected for the price.Unit still works (Well, I am no longer running games or numerical computations since AMD simetimes overheats.), I am suspicous about HDD that it is preparing itself to leave soon (just sound), but what would I expect from notebook with such parameters and price?I use it frequently both as home computer as well as mobile notebook for presentations, sharing pictures, music playing etc. I have never played DVDs, but at least for the first year I used it for numerical computations using its full power.
For the price it is hard to beat this receiver if you are looking for a good quality stereo receiver with a phono input. The sound quality is exceptional for jazz and good for classical music.My only complaints are:1) The phono input seems to pass too much bass. An equalizer might help.2) The electronic volume control has discrete steps resulting in slight popping to be heard while adjusting the volume. An analog control would have been better for volume adjustment.The actual product that was shipped was an AG-790 and not an AG-790A
RhinoSkin made a great case for the iPaq 3900 series. I like the belt clip option so I can be mobile without fear of dropping it.
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.
In response to the guy who was complaining about Palm's lack of keyboard drivers, I'm using a Palm Z22 with a PalmOne Universal Wireless Keyboard right now. The drivers on the CD work just fine, despite the fact that the Z22 is not on the list of supported devices.
These headphone are very comfortable, although the noise cancellation feature is not as good as I had anticipated. Still, they provide excellent sound quality and superior ear comfort at a reasonable price. Plus, they come with a handy carrying case.
Almost half the price of linksys, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Worked great for the first minute or two after I installed it, then it fried my internet connection. Now, every time I attempt to connect it to my cable modem, my cable modem stops sending a signal. I have to unplug the Belkin router and reset the cable modem in order to get any internet at all, and even then I can only access the internet by plugging in directly to the landline.
We've had the computer for about a month now and it's lived up to our (modest) expectations. It's a solid machine with good specs at a low price for a laptop. So no major complaints. A few minor gripes: the fan seems to run a lot (like every 10 seconds). And the keyboard is laid out differently than others. I find myself unintentionally hitting the Caps Lock key.
The keyboard offers nothing. Unless you need a lot less space on your desk ... there are no keys on it that you use on a regular basis (key pad, delete key, page up, page down) ... so unless you REALLY need more space (i.e. 5 inches) there is no need in buying it. The keyboard itself, however, does work well. I like the layout of the keys and the quietness of it, but in general I would much rather have those keys that I use on a daily (hourly) basis.
This antenna can only be used if the magnetic base is attached to a large metal plane like a roof or body of a car. This requirement wasn't very clear in the ad.
I have two little ones and I always carry my camera. Wearing it around my neck really helps. I never have to put it down and I always know where it is. Love this item. I recommend it to all the busy moms.
Wow! These earphones are the bomb, I've bought some Sony earphones that cost me about $40 in the past... THESE BLOW DOORS ON THOSE! Very nice penetrating bass. And in response to all of these other reviews saying that these cause a loss of higher pitch sounds due to the bass... WRONG! The sound is perfecto for the price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! btw, I'm an audiophile...
These are my first pair of "good" headphones, and I'm impressed so far. I'm coming from a pair of Sony MDR-V300, which did fine for me for a while, but the headband finally snapped after about 5 years. When the Senns came in, I was a little taken aback on first listen. The bass wasn't as pronounced as the Sonys, and the music sounded more "distant", if that makes sense. After about an hour on the Sennheisers I switched back to the Sonys, and wow, the Senns are a league or two above. Granted, they should be due to the price difference, but it's impressive.The bass in the Sonys was obviously overboosted. The Sennheisers sound much more neutral, and sound great with appropriate EQ settings for the music you're listening to. There's a separation I wasn't getting before. I can basically pick apart the different instrument channels, whereas with the Sonys everything was just kind of mashed together. Acoustic tracks sound like the singer is singing right in my ear, and on heavy rock tracks, the drums have a real snap I wasn't getting before. I'm very impressed with the sound.Sound isolation is absolutely insane. With the music at a moderate level, I can't hear anything from the outside world! If you want to lose yourself in your music, these are for you.Regarding comfort, I have a big head, and these were an overly tight fit at first. I fixed that, though, by just gently stretching the headphones over a stack of books for half an hour or so. Now they feel comfortably snug, but not overly tight. I've been wearing them about two hours now, and I could go two more without a problem.I don't have any real experience with quality headphones, but I can tell you I'm very satisfied with these for the money I paid. I'm sure there's better stuff out there, maybe even slightly better stuff at this price point, but I'm very satisfied, and now I'm contemplating some Sennheiser earbuds for my iPod!
I just received mine in the mail and so far they are great... I use my headphones primarily for gaming and plug them in to my t.v. Its hard to find a good pair of headphones with an extra long cord with volume control but these are everything in one great package. The cups feel comfortable and aren't irratating after long use like other over the ear headphones, and the sound remains crystal clear with no distortion at high volumes... all in all for what I need them for its a decent package at a bargain price..
I bought these headphones a few weeks ago and after no time at all the foam was ripping around the seal and the right phone was buzzing and distorting.Before this happened the headphones sounded harsh and there was hardly any base. These headphones are by far the worse puchase i have ever made and i recomend you do not buy them.
People who keep saying there are no drag and drop MP3 players are not fully informed. I have an Archos AV420 & Archos GMini XS200 MP3 player. It blows away any IPOD or Sony NW with sound quality, it has giant killing performance and you can drag and drop with NO restrictions. The AV420 can even serve as a Tivo with NO service fees, simply follow the instructions, use yahoo calendar and bingo, you can watch your favorite programs on the go, when you get home, or any where you please. The AV420 also allows for you to load pictures so it can serve as a photo album. All-in-All the Archos is the ultimate Multimedia device combining Video, Ripping DVD's, Storing Music WMA or MP3 with drag and Drop features, and photo capabilities. Archos devices simply blow IPOD away and are a more solid contender than the SONY NW series. The Archos GMini XS200 is as simple as you can get but WOW! talk about performance, drag and drop music and its really small and light as a feather! You can just drop this puppy in your pocket and hook up at a moments notice and then you get blown away buy great sound. It's like putting on your home headsets. How'd they do that?Before I bought my Archos players, I had the Sony NW-HD1 and raved about it in a previous review. I have now sent my NW-HD1 to the factory to upgrade the firmware so it will also play native mp3 and supposedly get better sound quality, we will see. (All this for $20 bucks, Ouch! Why couldn't Sony just do a Firmware upgrade via online?) But I figure, what the hey.This player is just an slightly updated version of the NW-HD1; the only differences I can see are the Native MP3 playability and Coloring.Make no mistake, I love this unit, it is stylish, beautifully designed, but it just didn't have the sound quality I wanted, which the Archos AV420, AV300 or GMini SX200 does. (I know, I sound like a broken record but its so true).To be fair, Sony has created a real jewel here with the NW-HD1/3, they just need to address some sound quality issues and add a mega bass feature. As for battery life? Not even the Archos can touch the NW-HD3 in this area. My NW-HD1 lasts on average about 26 hours.It really depends on what you are looking for; I would say if the Archos did not exist, this device would be at the top of any list hands down. If you're only looking for an MP3 Player this device certainly will do an excellent job, but the ARCHOS clearly wins with blow away sound quality. To be honest though, I am torn because I love Sony products and they clearly put lots of effort into this.The only true negative is the software and downloads restrictions this thing has. While the new version of Sony's software is MUCH better, it still has problems, and finally BUYER BEWARE! This part is very important! If you do a system restore on your computer, make sure you de-authorize the Sony BEFORE you do this, otherwise it won't be able to see your computer any more and you'll have a lovely paperweight.UPDATE: 03/15/05Got my Sony NW-HD1 back from the factory. The only thing to report truly is on the sound quality since the whole purpose of this exercise was to update sound and MP3 function. I'm happy to say that sony improved on the sound quality greatly, with two new Custom Preset features which gives this little device added Umph! But, sadly to say, it STILL can't beat the ARCHOS with sound quailty. Overall though, very very pleased with this update, highs and lows are much crisper and cleaner with no distortion!
From Wacom's own website it is listed at $369.95. The difference buying it on Amazon brings you down $19.96 saving you roughly 5%.
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!
I purchased the LiftMaster 3800 for my new garage. I have 10' wide by 9' tall doors with a 13' ceiling and a door track that is about 12' high. I didn't want to add the extra door panels on the inside of the garage, so this LiftMaster was the best option. I'm very satisfied with the openers so far. They are smooth and quiet (although when the motor first starts turning there is a bit of a grunt and hum). I was planning on installing these myself, but then I found out that would void the warranty on my new doors - so I had the openers installed by the same company that installed my doors. The only feature missing that would be a nice to have is the compatibility with the internet gateway to be able to control the doors remotely and see open/close status on a phone app.
These headphones have helped me figure out what I want in a pair of wireless headphones. The headset is very bulky and fits very loose and slips, I have to wear a hat to keep it from sliding off. Pads don't wear very well and aren't comfortable and anyone within 10 feet or so can hear what you are listening too. Definitely not worthy of comparing to BOSE headphones! Reciever is a little big. Distance from reciever with one wall in between seems to be about 100'. Sounds quality is ok till the batteries start to fade. then you get highs and lows and some static. I will be replacing them soon with an alternate brand. not impressed, but they are cheap so what can you expect....
I think this is a wonderful plasma television to buy. It's 50 inches which is very large and can fit mostly any where. It has an Integrated HDTV Tuner so you can watch High Definition television much faster than other HD-Ready TV's. The styling of this television is so nice. The floating glass design looks so high-tech and the color choices Sony did is perfect. The picture on this TV is perfect especially since it has High Definition the picture becomes even better. I think Plasma TV's are pretty cool and I like them better than LCD. I like LCD for a computer monitor but for TV viewing plasma is the way to go. These do last up to 10 years if you maintain them and don't watch them for like 10 hours a day! I think this is one of those TV's you should look at. It's a perfect choice for your next television.
for the price you pay for it works well. I use it for my DJing videos. I used up all outputs and works well. Thank you again Amazon.
Just wanted to add a review for Longmont, CO since I looked through hundreds of reviews hoping to find one for this area to see if it would work but could not find one (would also apply to Erie, Firestone, Niwot, Frederic, Dacano, Mead, Platteville etc.).I pointed the antenna SW towards Denver, plugged my cable wire into the antenna and rescanned the channels and instantly had perfect HD reception from inside my house (pointed through two walls and a neighbors two-story house even). The towers are exactly 30.8 miles away from my home. The antenna picked up 27 HD channels and they are all high quality HD. Direction makes a lot of difference - if I moved the antenna channels would drop out and sound/picture artifacts would appear (especially ABC channel 7 for some reason). If I actually put this on a mast outside or even on the second floor of my house I can't imagine ever having problems with reception.I can't believe I didn't buy this sooner! No more paying $17 a month for the Comcast "basic" plan just so I can watch network channels. This will pay for itself in two months!
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.
Bought these through antonline, left headphone cut out the second day. According to policy, you can only return to antonline if the product came in the mail already broken. Now I have to figure out how to have the manufacturer repair it. Did I say the only reason I bought these is to replace my other head phones(the same brand) that broke the same way after 3 months?
This is a cool tool for your canon camera. It makes taking portraits a whole lot easier by not being tied to the camera. It also makes it much easier to be in the picture.
This is the best thing to TV since color! The commercial skip feature, while not perfect, well makes up for any steep price. Easy to use, and NO COMMERCIALS!
Im not tech savy but find the features on this camera to be very user friendly. Very happy with the quality of images taken and I would recommend this camera to friends.
I got mine about a week ago, sound quality and the isolation is amazing.feels like more bass and tribble then every other small headphones that I purchase it,it is a bit hard to get used to it at the beginning but couple of tunes later you will get used to it and you don't want to turn back your old headset.I have senheiser and technics big size professionnal DJ headphones, they are much better louder and deeper of course but I also have ipod and iphone headphones, creative and 3 different sony small head phones, but CX300 is the best small headphone that I had so far. if it last long it will be my best mini headphone.my ears are weird, I can't use regular mini headsets they are all fall but earbud headphone works great. Default plastic ear pads did fall, but i change it to bigger one (included in package) and now it's awesome.it didn't fit in to my wifes ear until we replace the ear pads to smaller one and she likes it too, then I order a second one about 5 minutes ago.so if you are single this headset is half price, but do not buy over online auctions to buy it even low price, because as far as I noticed they are %90 fake.
alrighty this is my first reveiw so im gonna keep it good and real this cd-rw drive (cd burner) is a very good one it does not cost as much as all the others and it still gets the job done for me it would be a 4 star because of a few little problems at first BUT that is because i am dumb! i dont no how to install them plus my computer is a junk pile so its a good 1 i think u should go get yours because you no once everyone knows that i have 1 of these they will all go get 1(haha) so go get yours its a goo bye! c ya later alligater
The product actually works very well. The fit and ease of use is excellent. My issue was that of the two required inserts for the double din installation, one is left and one is right, I got two left and no right hand piece. It is plastic and hidden so I was able to carve the piece to fit. Second, one of the tabs on the trim piece was broken.All in all, its a pretty good choice
HP K5400 Officejet Pro Color Printer was easy to install and does a great job in my home office. It prints clearly and very fast. I recommend it for anyone needing quality documents under medium duty work load.
I bought this to connect my laptop to my LCD TV and play movies via Netflix. First off, it only supports 800x600 and 1024x768 resolutions, which isn't the widescreen I was hoping for. I'm not sure why it doesn't support others. The sound is fine though, and when playing full screen movies the quality looks fine. When not playing movies, however, text is really hard to read and picture quality looks poor.But, though it has cons, it does exactly what I bought it to do so you can't knock 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.
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 have had a gigabit router for a long time, and my desktop had a gigabit ethernet motherboard with the Intel chip, but I never bothered to look into why I couldn't get a gigabit connection until I got an Infrant NAS (which has a gigabit interface). I finally had a reason to care and was a bit mystified until I realized that my cable was the issue. This patch cable did the trick for a very low price.
I bought this router sometime in 2002 and it worked great since then without any problems. I found it easy to set up and configure. A couple days ago, the wireless portion of the router failed. I still have a wired connection, but my wireless network is now gone. I have 3 wireless devices that use my network and they all report a loss of signal. Nothing in the browser-based router setup/configuration/status screens indicates anything is wrong with the wireless. A couple hours of troubleshooting has taken me nowhere. So, I guess these things don't last forever! 4 years wasn't bad for what was at the time a very affordable router, and I'm satisfied.
This little laminator is a great addition to my office and I am sure I will use it a lot. The only problem is it takes about 15 minutes to warm up, so you have to think ahead!
I needed some clips to use in tight places and these fit the bill. Easy to open and attach with the double end screw: Phillips and nut driver. Hope I don't run out.
I HAVE HAD TWO OTHER SET'S OF PILE SPEAKERS AND NONE OF THEM HAVE LET ME DOWN! EASY TO INSTALL,COME'S WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED. SOUND IS GREAT. WITH THIS SET I'M USING A 600 WATT AMP.THE REST OF THE SPEAKERS IN MY CAR ARE ON A 1000WATT AMP. BOOZKA TUBE BASS. SOUNDS GREAT. AND THE PILES IS WHAT MADE IT ALL WORK. THANK YOU.
This was the first router I bought and it was recommended by the Best Buy employee I talked to. The installation was pretty easy and for a month this router worked excellent. I had great range and it was reliable. Then one day (about a month after I bought it) my wireless internet connection didn't work. I didn't know what the problem was, but after resetting the settings, I had decent connection again. Unfortunately this problem keeps reoccuring and about once week I lose my wireless connection causing me to reset the settings each time. Its kind of annoying to be honest.Overall this is a good router when right, but outside of a month it hasn't been reliable for me. I guess I would look for an alternative router if I were you.
Product performed as advertised. DirectTV was clueless and required several contacts to activate.
wow great sharpness at 135 and 400mm 200mm a little softer in focus.great price on a supurb lens. heavy but understandable for a 800mm equivalent lens.able to manually focus in low light.
This crock pot is junk! It gets way too hot on the outside, it cooks way too fast, chicken just gets tough. It is big which is why I bought it. Within the first few weeks the sticker that says hi lo ect. Now it has detached from base and I can't get it back in! I am going to return it.
Very nice monitor, beautiful picture. It was very bright, out of the box, but some adjustment on both the monitor and the computer gamma settings fixed that right up.My desk is at perfect height for the angle of the monitor, but the angle is not adjustable, so keep that in mind.One other thing, if you play games, make sure your video card can handle the native resolution (1680x1050) or you will have to run it at a lower resolution.Overall, I really like this monitor and would definitely buy it again.
Purchased a cordless battery for my phone...could not find this in the stores. Product arrived quickly, well packaged...charged it today, and it works beautifully! Thanks.
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!
I have tried 3 different fm transmitters and this was one of the worst. A waste of money. Just like a previous review stated the salesperson at Best Buy swore by it based upon personal experience and the return rate of other products - BS!It ALWAYS faded in and out - poor reception no matter where I put it in the car - it doesn't matter if it sounds good in the store where the display has it set up perfecty, if it can't lock cleanly into a station.
I bought this headphone 2 months ago, and it already stopped playing any sound on the right side. Very disappointed. I run with it every other day for only an hour, so only a total of 30 hours of playing and it is already kaput. Cheap material and poor construction quality.
As soon as I received it worked perfectly for a friend of mine's Thinkpad T40. I was needing this part to repair it. No problem at all.
I loved the outdoor pictures, but the indoor one's left much to be desired. Still, such is expected from an ultracompact point and click camera.
Perfect solution to an old printer and new computer. I don't print often but there is nothing wrong with my elderly printer and I was hopeful to not have to replace because of usb vs. parallel port issue. Problem solved!
What can I say they are patch cables. Works like they are supposed to and good price.
Got this drive over a year ago. Using for data storage and to move some mp3's from one computer to another. Has not missed a beat. Currently using for video storage. I can't understand the bad reviews. I'm using an HP,loaded with home XP with sp1 and have not had a problem right from the box. In fact I'm just about to order another one. Just a thought but there is a dismount procedure to remove the drive from the system. It appears in the system tray when the drive is active.
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.
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
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.
I've had Canon printers using this cartridge for more than a year and won't settle for any of those knock-offs. Yeah, they're often much cheaper, but this is one area where you get what you pay for. Brand X fades and does not perform as well in the inkjet system. This has been confirmed in independent lab tests in a leading PC magazine. I have had to install and remove countless cartridges and NEVER spilled a drop. The pop-in, pop-out design couldn't be easier.
I really like this camera. I have a son that plays football and a husband that races boats and needed a camera that not only could catch the action but also could zoom in close enough. It also has a great video option that can zoom. I have a pocket digital camera and a film SLR but wanted a better quality digital but not the bulkiness of the SLR. This camera also has optional lenses and filters with adapters. As the camera is on the top end of the point and shoots and the lower end of the SLR it is priced appropriately. I highly recommend the camera.
Great lens - does everything that's advertised. I'm a beginner and am just learning to get my camera off auto, but this lens has taken some great pics so far :) It's much heavier than the kit lens and a ton heavier than my 50mm, but it does have a good zoom. It focuses quickly too.
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.)
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.
I did a month of research before buying this multifunction printer. I really wanted something to do it all. It had to do decent faxing, plus serve my needs for scanning and copying as well. I already have a high-end photo printer, so basic printing was fine for me.This did all I hoped for and then some. The Fax worked great, I hooked it up to my home phone system and it does a great job of detecting voice versus fax calls and switching them appropriately. You'll hear the answering machine pick up for a second when sending a fax to it, but that's a very minor nit. Quality of the fax is nice. I did notice that it only redials 3 times on a busy signal, but I hope to find a function to set that higher. The document feeder is essential, you'll find a lot of multifunctions do not include one and you have to load the pages one at a time. It also has a nice cover for the paper feeder in the back, a nice feature if you do not print a lot.Scanning is considerably slower than my old flatbed to get high quality but the results look good. Anything less than high quality is not that great, but fine for anything but photos.The printing quality is not quite as good as my dedicated photo printer, but I doubt most home office users would notice. You'll still get very decent photos and color printing out of this, certainly far better than most multifunctions. It's good enough that if I did not already have a high end color injet, I probably would be fine with this one.Overall, I'm very pleased with this printer and recommend it highly.Followup - I had some issues with the FAX detection on this machine that weren't too obvious immediately. I'd be talking to someone when all of a sudden, the line would just cut out. We finally figured out that the fax was cutting in for some reason. It seemed to be getting worse, so I started playing with the settings and finally switched over to using the distinctive ring feature. This is a cool option where you pay the phone company a few extra dollars a month and they give you a separate phone number that comes over the same line but with a different ring. Mine for instance does 2 short rings in a row. You can then set the Fax machine to recognize that tone and pick up. So I know have my own Fax number without paying for another line, I know when it's a Fax coming through due to the ring, and I have *almost* no problems with the machine cutting into my calls. It still does it if I'm on the phone a long time, but it's very infrequent at least, and not a big enough issue for me to be concerned with. It does however sometimes have problems getting the fax. I had a client in Germany try several times and could not get it to come through. Not sure if that's an issue with the machine though, or just my old phone lines. Also, the scan quality at the highest level is pretty good...but also very, very slow. So don't expect to be scanning lots of photos in a short amount of time. Due to these issues, I'd probably go with just 4 stars, but it's still an excellent machine.
The battery is fine. Good price. Down side is that I learned in searching for this product that the parent company of PhotoShare seems to not exist any more. Oh well, nothing lasts forever.
I'm a Flash newbie and I'm enjoying very much the 430exii. It's much better than the embedded one.
The Liftmaster 3800 Jackshaft garage door opener, works great. With a slow start/stop, it doesn't rattle or bang the garage door when opening/closing. It is easy to install, you just need to have a 120v AC outlet close by (I am just using a heavy extension cord, until I run a new electrical box). It is much easier to install than a conventional garage door opener (I've done two of those before). It is much quieter than either a belt drive or screw drive conventional opener (had both of those before). I highly recommend this unit. It shipped quickly and arrived well packaged.
Can be installed in the 3rd PCIe x16 slot in an EVGA 780i SLI motherboard.So you can have 2 video cards and the quality of an Intel network adapter running at PCIe speed.
Just as if I went to the store and bought them myself. It was exactly what I expected for less than I would find at the store. Fast shipping, reliable service, good pricing, and a good product surely sounds good to me
I had a set of cheap Memorex Speakers for many years on my patio, but it was time for a change and so I ordered these 3-way/Outdoor Speakers and "WoW"; what a difference. My Wife and I love to listen to Country Music and Easy Listening at a low sound level,but the neighbors commented that they wished we would turn up the volume so they could enjoy, because the speakers were making the songs sound great. I am totally satisfied with this purchase. Thanks Amazon!
This item worked for a while, but required fiddling (unplugging and replugging repeatedly) with the lighter socket each time I restarted my car. Eventually, however, it blew out the fuses in both my lighter sockets. Don't waste your money on this piece of crap.
These cans are currently being offered well below MSRP -- no, they aren't in danger of being retired any time soon (confirmed with Sennheiser customer service) -- and are truly the best bang for the buck. Despite the very positive reviews, I had two reservations about purchasing the 280s: 1) the tight, uncomfortable fit; and 2) cracking in the plastic headband that some have commented on. I have a big ol' head where adjustable ball caps barely fit me. The 280s aren't tight at all, but rather comfortably snug -- what do you expect from a closed design? Shooting range ear protection/muffs are 3 times more tighter than these. Secondly Sennheiser claims to never having heard about the cracking issue but will repair/replace your unit with no questions asked under their 2 year warranty.Although plastic in design, the product has a solid, quality construction (made in Ireland if you care). An advantage, as you may already know, is that most of the components are designed to be replaced due to wear or damage. I like the folding convenience of the 280s, but don't expect them to fit in your coat pocket.After burning these puppies in for 24 hours, the audio quality truly impresses with details I've never noticed before in my Definitive Technology and Aperion Audio home theatre/stero systems. Initially I thought the bass was a *little* lacking, but the cans have developed a fuller, richer sound with burn-in. I'm tempted to buy a second pair so I don't have to carry mine from home to work all the time.
I had a RiteAV - SVGA Monitor Cable - 25 Ft. Just didn't do the job. I had a shadow image on my computer screen. Not with this cable though.
I just ordered another two pairs. I had purchased this set about 2 years ago as a solution to the painful in-ear headphones I had been trying. Apparently I've got small ears and earbuds either don't stay in while running or they hurt after about 5 minutes when sitting. These were the perfect solution. After 2 years of use, they've finally started to short out in both sides (mixture of static and silence). But, I find them so comfortable and the perfect headphones for working out that I purchased another two pair (in case they eventually go out of stock and I need another pair).
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.
I bought this because the bracket piece was lost in a car accident. I bought this to replace it and the suction cup piece will not stick to the windshield even in the locked position. Luckily I still have the factory model suction piece.
Since the dawn of man (or maybe 1978), the earth has been warming at an alarming (or maybe just normal given the current solar activity) rate. However, since this cable was introduced, the earth has actually cooled. Therefor this cable has single hand...double endedly solved man's greatest threat (or miscarriage of science).
I have had this a few days now and I can control both a MAC mini and PC laptop through the same keyboard, mouse and monitor. Job done.I had the added complication that the keyboard is PS1 connected to USB via an Adesso adaptor, again no problem. I also have a multi-function printer and works fine through this switch for the PC (device not MAC compatible). The audio also switches and this is useful since I have speakers in my monitor.The unit is quite heavy and robust, seems to be decent quality.The only thing that annoys me is that the LED lights flash when my computers are not active (off or disconnected) so unless you turn the power off you will have a blue and green disco thing going on in your room (unless I have not read how to avoid this).Overall I am completely satisfied with this purchase.
Great unit-set up with Bose AM 7's; Sony NS-75H DVD; Charter Box by Scientific Atlantic 3250; and Harmony Model 8800 remote. The set up was easy and the results were GREAT. Love the Onkyo TX-SR804, and AMAZON WAS TOP NOTCH- GREAT PRICE/NO SHIPPING OR TAX, and QUICK delivery.LIFE IS GOOD. HOORAY FOR HDMI too.
I thought this would be just like my old iaudio U2. In a lot of ways it is but more cheaply designed. It's a great little MP3 player. The only and main complaint I have is the shuffle feature. It won't allow you to shuffle only one folder. It shuffles the ENTIRE drive!! If you are far sided you'll want to stay away all together. The text and symbols are VERY small. I was really hoping to give this thing a good review. Honestly. I was even willing to give Trekstor the benefit of the doubt and upgrade firmware from their site BUT THERE IS NO FIRMWARE UPDATE!!! My advice is to stay away and pay a little more for a nice Cowon product. This is gonna be packed up and shipped back. Sorry Trekstor I tried.
Excellent unit, it is very compact, and the mounting was easier than standard door opener. I replaced a standard rail, belt drive door opener with this unit to maximize ceiling height for a car lift installation. This unit is so quiet and efficient, I plan on replacing the other garage door unit with this Jackshaft unit. The new electronic opener with clock, temp, and motion detector light, are just added bonus's I was not expecting. I highly recommend this LifMaster and I am a throughly satisfied customer.
this product helped so much made thing so much easier because it hold the radio tht is goin on top place
I bought the Targus CityLite Clamshell Case because I had to make two airplane trips in two weeks, and I wanted to take my 15-inch laptop computer with me. When it arrived it the mail, I was pleasantly surprised at the good looks of the case. It has two inside zippered areas; one for your computer and one for any large items, such as manuals, or large writing tablets.In addition, there are two outside zippered pockets, and the larger pocket has slots for pens, business cards, calculators and the like. Beside the carry handles, there is a shoulder strap, so you can zip through airports with your hands free to wheel your carry-on luggage.The unit is comparable to ones two and three times the price.I highly recommend this product.
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
The item description is not correct! The filters do not fit the Sony DSC-H3!
I bought these babies about three years ago as replacements for my computer and still love them. They are supposed to go down to 40 hz and sound like it. I am an audiophile with good ears and a big bucks system in the living room. These of course, don't sound quite as nice, but they are remarkable for their price. Great clean non-distorted sound. I just ordered a new computer with a very fancy sound card. I can't wait for it to arrive so I can plug the Advents in! Yes, they cost a bit, but to me they are worth every penny. I don't hesitate to recommend them to everybody!
This product does a great job playingall my cd's. It was cheap but it plays greatand I'm sure it will last a long time.
It charges my psp really quick. The reason I gave four stars out of five because the connection is somehow is loose with my psp. I have to adjust it to get a perfect position before it can charge.
Shipped quickly.Quality seems good:- gauge seems accurate- seems very flexible- conducts electricity :-)As long as you pick the right gauge for the right speaker power, you should be good.The price was better than that of another online store starting with 'mono' and finishing with 'price', and for cables that other place is usually unbeatable. So great job Amazon!Cons: no super cool sticker to impress the friends. i.e. not a monster cable 8 gauge super copper oxygen free... :-) but my ears will not make the difference while my wallet will.
This backup drive gets the basic job done but is not very reliable. I have it connected by USB to my desktop and have my own backup software that is scheduled to copy over changes in my files/folders every 24 hours. Problem is the drive becomes unresponsive (windows can't read/write to it) after a few days of use. Only way to fix it is to unplug its power, wait a few mins (maybe it needs to cool down) and try again. Have not actually lost any data yet but have had to deal with a few out of date backups.
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.
Bought this for geo tagging my photography and routing on my motorcycle. Both uses are perfect for this device since it is nice and small but still has a readable screen. I bought the navigator NT software and it does a good job routing the roadways when I go riding. I obtained a RAM mount and it sits right on my handlebar when riding and I do not need any voice prompts so the screen gives and arrow and a written prompt for me and it is all I need.
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!
After a long wait, finally got the bag from Amazon! Heard from Amazon's customer service that they ordered this from another supplier.After opening the product, I was amazed to look at the finish. You can bet on Samsonite. I have Canon G3 with 3 lenses, lens adapter, a small cleaning kit, charger and cables supplied with G3. I can fit all of them in this bag very well. I should be able to keep the manual at the bottom of the bag if I remove that extra (removable) pad. If I re-arrange all these, I am sure I can keep one more G3 size item in the bag... may be my next camcorder?This is my thrid bag for my G3. I was not happy with the other two. I guess I won't need to shop around any more...
This is pretty nice. I hang mine from the ceiling and watch flicks from Netflix. Definitely a big improvement over the public theatre. The screen is heavy enough that it hangs straight and it rolls up easily. I sprayed a little silicone spray on the spring mechanism to keep things smooth. Be aware that there is a black border around the screen so it isn't entirely white. This hasn't affected my viewing pleasure. Very happy with the product.
This product is just what I was looking for because it provides for a long-lasting and secure access for my camera.
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
I bought this product for my wife as a christmas gift. When she opened and set it up the remote came with this product was not working and I changed battery and tried, not good. I called customer service and explained to them. But they want me to send a $6.00MO for S&H for a new remote. We just took it out of the box and I din't understand why I have to pay S&H for brand new product. COBY spoiled our christmas happiness just a day after. very, very bad customer service and product support. Don't buy COBY products, product support is very, very, very BAD.
I'm a Sweet Adeline and I saw one of the other singers with this microphone. I decided I wanted one. It works great and I couldn't be more pleased. Taping our voices at practice is an important tool for better singing. Using an Ipod and mic is so nice!
I've had this mouse since 2008. I think I paid around $10. What a deal.The reason I bought this mouse was because I had used its white and gray sibling (Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical) since 2003 without any problems whatsoever. I wouldn't have bothered replacing the white/gray one, but a new desk back in '08 was begging for black desktop peripherals.Both mice have been through several moves, and have been used on a total of 7 different desktop surfaces (combined), all without problems. Gray laminate, solid pine, solid teak, oak veneer, solid birch, solid pine,... Recently, I got yet another new desktop, with a smooth, white, acrylic painted surface. And this mouse was finally defeated. Defeated by the Vika Amon tabletop from Ikea (Article Number: 900.711.68). It simply studders like mad when trying to navigate a page. What normally takes 5 inches of movement now takes 20 inches. The surface is not that glossy, but not that matte either; more like a super smooth white eggshell finish. So now, I have a sheet piece of legal-sized paper masking-taped to my desk so my mouse can function. Sadly, I am now in the market for a new mouse that will work on this troublesome but beautiful surface.
It's cute, it's comfortable, but it's a disappointing waste of money. The microphone boom is too short to reach my mouth and pick up sound sufficiently, and after a mere 12 hours of use, I'm already getting crackling noises in the ear piece, probably because of a loose connection between the cord and ear piece. Absolutely disappointing.
Well engineered, inexpensive, SAFE, does the job. What more can you say? Replaced an old Presto pressure cooker that served over 30 years before the handle broke. I expect comparable lifespan for this one. Steer clear of the cheap Mantra pressure cookers sold in Target. Those ones are dangerous and are not UL approved!
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!
Look above for the review telling how to change it to international mode. It'll save you a lot of frustration in the end. Overall a good product.
I bought this for my son-in-law for a computer he uses partly for church work. He has been pleased that he can see improvement with some programs. He still has the same computer and it does have limitations ... just works better now.
My 8-yr-old daughter and I share this little iriver. It is perfect for our needs. It holds about 65 songs--sound quality is great--it's super easy to add and delect songs. Our files are easily managed using iriver's manager. My biggest complaint is that I was totally confused trying to set this thing up. Unless you are very computer literate, which I'm not, you will be lost. The manual was completely useless. I was put on hold for an hour waiting for iriver's CS to answer. So I just put my phone on speaker and went about my business. Once CS walked me through set-up, everything else was easy. I have recommended this to many people. Since I purchased mine with a rebate the total cost was about $30--well worth the investment, even if it doesn't last forever.
Words cannot express the improvement in my system using this component video cable. Maybe not day and night, but have you ever use blueblockers while driving in the fog? WOW what a great picture.
This camcorder is one of the best. Not bulky and very portable. The zoom feature is great for getting those sunsets with all details. The only obstical is not having a tape that fits directly into the VCR instead of plugging your camera in to record on the VCR. This does not come or can you get an adaptor for the 8mm tape. Overall it's an exceptional product.
Powers up my Nokia phone and holds a strong charge for a great price. I have no complaints with the performance and it works fantastic. My original battery still functioned but lost power only after a couple of calls. This replacement one works like a charm.
What I like:1) price2) super light weight3) FM radio4) Good sound quality5) The GUI is good enough6) StopwatchWhat I don't like:1) tracks are played alphabetically - so you have to edit file names and add 01,02, etc. to the start of file names that haven't been set up with this in mind. Note if you use Windows Media Player (free!) to rip CD tracks, the correct track numbers are automatically inserted into the track name so when these tracks are transfered to the Zen, they will be in correct order. If you use the supplied Zen Media Lite software to rip tracks, the track names will remain unchanged, so because they are played alphabetically, they could be in the wrong order. A free utility (named Reorganize!) mentioned on the Zen support site will lessen some of the manual effort needed to rename tracks with numeric prefixes, or if you have the time & patience you can use good old Windows Explorer to hunt down each track & manually rename them.2) No gapless playback - if you listen to opera, etc. this will drive you nuts when you "hear" about a half second of silence between contiguous tracks. According to my research very few players by any manufacturer support gapless playback - so a new generation IPod may be your best bet if your musical tastes include "continuous" music. There is also an open source firmware download from Rockbox that supposedly works on a variety of players (not the Zen Stone plus) that supposedly will support gapless playback - and will also probably void your warranty & disable other features (like FM radio)3) Microphone is ultra low quality4) Non USB based charger is an expensive option (like most manufacturers) so if you travel, prepare to spend extra for this5) Blah battery life: I only get 6 hours at the most
Not much to say about it, Its a 3.5 inch bracket for a 5.25 inch bay. I love startech.com I buy random parts and connectors from them all the time, They have the most obscure stuff! It's not always the greatest quality but always a great price.
The thermostat in my duplex apartment is messed up and I wanted an accurate picture of the temp at one end of the apartment and the temp at the other end of the apartment. This works beautifully! The clock is very nice looking on a little side table in the living room and at a glance I can see the temp in that room as well as the temp in the back bedroom (where it's always colder). It's really helped me to regulate where I want the temperature set and how much the furnace needs to run.I also like having the always accurate atomic clock time and I love having the moon phase displayed.For the price, I didn't expect it to look so nice. It's kind of lovely!
I would recommend them to my friends they are great as Phil off duck dynasty would say happy happy happy!!
I bought this TV mainly for use as a computer monitor. I'm not disappointed. As a monitor, it's sharp as a tack. I can't go back to a smaller screen anymore. And you can't touch a flat screen monitor of this size for anywhere near this price. And the bonus is that it's an HD ready TV. Considering this, it's a great buy. DVD's look great. I can't comment much on TV reception because at this time I have it connected to an outdoor antenna, (Yes, I'm still living in the dark ages). The picture is good. Remote buttons could have been laid out a bit better, but that's no big deal. The internal clock runs slow, but I don't use it so again, no big deal. If you're looking for a big screen monitor, get this, you won't be disappointed.
I thought to myself - I won't need to see the screen while I run. I'll just set my playlist ahead of time and go. And it's true, you could go that route. The product works fine that way. BUT - a few times I found that my playlist was too short, or I wanted to listen to something else. Also, while the Nike+ system does update you every .5 miles or so on your progress, I find having your distance monitored can be a little bit addictive like running on a treadmill. I constantly want to see how much I have done, how much I have left, and what my pace is. If you're like me in that respect, this is not your best bet. Quite simply, you need to stop running and at least partially remove your nano from the sleeve - which puts it at least a little bit at risk for a drop. The new grey and black Nike+ sport armband has a window to get rid of this problem. Obviously they made a new one because they did not think to address it in advance. Is it functional - yes. Is it the best option out there - not anymore.
Had this for about a year. Reliable.Nicely laid out keyboard. Nice feel and well spaced for my big hands. 95% of keyboards are too small for me. Plenty of customizable options. Everything you need is on the keyboard.Mouse works well on all surfaces. Nice hand feel and good options. Only wish it would control sound and have a mute button.Mouse charger is nice. Mouse will work for weeks without a recharge, even under heavy usage. Keyboard batteries last for months.Recommended. Another quality Logitech product.
I bought it twice since I thought the first pair was just bad. The same happened to the second pair - one of the ear bud stopped working for no reason after a few weeks.
The Sangean ATS-404 is a budget minded travel portable designed for the business or vacationer on the go who wants to take a small receiver along for the trip.The radio is touted as an AM/FM stereo portable primarily, although the unit also is considered an entry level shortwave portable.The AM sensitivity and selectivity on this receiver is only fair, and if you are close to a transmitter, the receiver can be overloaded and spurious (secondary) signals will appear as you scan the band.FM is adequate, but the receiver is also prone to overloading in areas near FM transmitters, with stations appearing in places they do not belong.The shortwave performance on this receiver indicates that band was an afterthought, much like some boom boxes used to include one long shortwave band for novelty value.Even reception of strong signals available to North American shortwave listeners such as Voice of America, Radio Canada International, BBC World Service, Radio Havana Cuba and Deutsche Welle were not all they could be. The reception of good quality signals on shortwave requires a decent antenna, and the antenna on this receiver won't cut it. Attempting to hook up an external antenna overloads the receiver.If you are looking for a travel portable with AM &amp; FM reception, this is an adequate choice, but if you want a receiver that can competantly handle shortwave, choose a higher end Sangean model or a unit priced at $99 or above with digital readout. You'll be far happier.
Never buy this product, it is made of f....king cheap plastic that you can break easily.The grid is useless if you try to attach a heavy camera to it.The slave sensor for the flash is also another joke, it had been NEVER worked at all.My suggestion, buy something else.
Other Waterproof cases are very expensive and heavy. This one is light and safe. I used it on my boat, my Motorola Q felt off the boat and thank god I had the phone inside the bag it was completely dry when I took it out..... And it floats too. You can even speak and dial the cell phone with the bag closed. I will buy another one for my ipod.Well worth the price.
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!
This Sony under-the-cabinet clock radio/CD player is a terrific space-saving product with excellent sound. I needed something that would combine the radio and CD element together and I needed it for the center of the house so we could enjoy it in several rooms. But I didn't want to further clutter my counters. This under-the-cabinet model met all requirements and we love it. The product is easy to install and easy to operate (hand-held control with magnet).
I must say the product was exceptionally built by garmin. My last garmin mount lasted over 6 years with continued use of my GPS being taken out. I was able to find the mount on Amazon from an exceptional seller who gave a very reasonable price and fast shipping. Thanks Amazon!!!
For the $$$, there is nothing better out there. Looked everywhere before buying and this set just simply blows away the competition. Great value and I am sure you will agree once this bad boy is sitting in your living room
---Having a fair number of records in my library, I hadn't replacedmy old stylus cartridge in many years, the problem was finding one thatwas available and affordable for a 20 year old Sony Turn table. Unfortunately, the only ones I was finding were in the $150 or more range, which to me seemed hardly worth it since I could buy an entire new Audio Tecnica Turn Table for around $200, delivered right to my home.The decision was a no brainer & turned out to be worth wild.This Direct drive turn table is worth every penny.Nice looking and equally good sounding!Have received many compliments on it.Easy to set up, Nice tone arm, My albums never sounded so good.The delivery was fast and painless.I am a happy customer.
I purchased my Zen Vision M in early March and received it on March 22nd. I really enjoyed it...until it stopped working two weeks later. I sent it back to Creative and they sent me a new one. I really enjoyed that one...until it stopped working a month later. In both cases, the unit simply froze up and I was unable to turn it on. Resetting it didn't work either. The second one got SO hot while charging that it was honestly too hot to hold.I really wanted to like the Zen Vision M as I like a lot of the features, especially the FM tuner. However, after having two fail on me in two months, I am returning it to Amazon and exchanging it for an iPod. In their email response to me, Amazon noted that the problems with the Zen Vision M "are more widespread" than they anticipated so they are not offering replacements but are instead offerering me a full refund.The Creative customer service team is very slow in responding to issues. I must commend Amazon for their quick customer service and by doing the right thing by granting me a full refund.
These earbuds perform like more expensive counterparts. What is most impressive is the sound isolation, frequency range, and clarity.The V-Moda's are a great buy.
NOT THE MOST POWERFUL SPEAKERS IN THE WORLD, BUT THAT'S NOT WHAT I WANTED ON MY DESK ANYWAY. THE SOUND QUALITY IS EXCELLENT AND THE SPEAKERS ARE STYLISH AND UNOBTRUSIVE.
I needed a way to use my old firewire peripherals with my new unibody 15" MacBook Pro. This product works as it should yet doesn't take up too much room in my travel bag.
I love this camera! The reviews said that it made anyone look like a professional and it does! I've taken this camera on two vacations and had wonderful results! Even my husband, who couldn't take a good picture to save his life, can take beautiful pictures with this camera.
DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS SELLER!!!!!!!!!!I purchased this memory card and when I tried to use it in my phone it read "not formatted" so I formatted it on my laptop & tried again, nothing so I wrote to the seller & was told that they would send me a new one immediatly. I mailed the old one in the next day and waited, Since I hadn't recieved a new card I e-amiled the seller again and they tried to play stupid! Like they had no idea of the previous conversation promising a new one. I again waited and then sent them a nasty e-amil demanding a resolution and still it has been over a month & I'm out of a card and out of my money!!!!! This company sucks and so do their NO NAME products. I really should have taken into consideration of the other negative ratings on Amazon.
I bought the Creative Zen Vision W as a ift for my wife. She is not electronically inclined but once it was set up and she saw that she could view movies, save our child's pics and listen to music she fell in love with the device. These are just some of the functions. Its wide screen is awesome for viewing movies and video and it has multiple uses that will keep you entertained for years.
Never Received The Item Order!!!They Just Sent Me Some Other Brand.I Would Call That VERY BAD
The camera came on time -- as promised. The camera is wonderful. I have a Rebel 35mm SLR with a host of lenses and was exceptionally pleased to find a camera that not only uses all the lenses but has the same functionality as my 35mm. It is perfect!!Thank you.
I'm looking for the starter kit for a Mavica CD 500 and can't figure out if this is the kit for it?
Hi, this is my third bose sound system, the first being a lifestyle 8 system, a wave-radio and now this system.I bought this to replace my lifestyle 8 system, mostly on impulse for $1100. I was also planning to upgrade my sorround sound for a while.As one of the previous reviewers, this is probably not the best value for money. Dont get me wrong, the sound is quite good, but I do not see a major improvement in the sound quality over my 6 yr old lifestyle 8 system.Overall, I am happy with my purchase.Just a note for one of the previous reviewers, the "boomy bass" can be decreased if you adjust it throuh the remote..simply decrease the bass
I bought two of these for our laptops. After installing the WinTV-HVR-950, the driver, and the Hauppauge application software, we now have problems playing any mpg's (other than those created by the Hauppauge TV software) using Windows Media Player. Now, only the mpg's created by the Hauppauge TV software will play correctly...everything else sounds like Mickey Mouse on steroids at high speed, and the video jumps & stalls. Oddly enough, all the mpg's will play using another mpg player such as VLC Media Player or even CyberLink PowerDVD, but nothing now plays correctly using Windows Media Player except as noted above. We actually like the Hauppauge device & TV software, but cannot understand what it did to Windows Media Player after we installed the WinTV-HVR-950. If anybody knows a fix for this, we would appreciate it.
I have purchased three of these and they work great! I've been able to walk down the street 300 feet and stay connected at 1 Mbps. I've connected at multiple Starbucks and airport lounges. Seemlessly switches between B and G.
Summary: overall it works but trying to tune to a radio station is a horrible process; horrible UI or lack there ofPros: uses existing power of iPod and snuggles on top of playerCons: When you play random all files on your iPod you also play all the iTrip mp3 files; static is noticeable; No seperate UI for use of application on iPod which forces you to may a playlist of all iTrip mp3 files; trying to find a radio station in the Bay Area that is clear is very hard
Be aware! You won't get a "Cables To Go." It's some non-branded cable.I was hoping, at least, it would work with gigabit speed, but iperf reported the same speed as my old Cat5 cable (under 100Mbps) with my gigabit router and Ethernets in my local network!And yes, since it's not shipped by Amazon, you have to pay the return cost.Here is the seller (Amamax) explanation about this cable,"The 100mhmps depends on your internet speed you pay for on a monthly basis""item received was one of our 4 cat 6' branded cables which should be identical to the specs of a CTG maybe better with a thicker inner core of copper"
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.
This camcorder is loaded with cool features which are easy to use. The LCD screen is clear and the color view finder as well. The Super-VHS mode gives crystal clear video and sound. The digital camera feature works great and the software is easy to install and use. I have been impressed with the camera's operation and I have always had good luck with RCA products. It is a great Camcorder for the money!
This is my second DLO Holster case, and I love it. The second one is a little tight fitting, but the velcro is much stronger. I just put my fingers in the case, and stretched it a little. Part of the reason I like this case, is that is feels more protected than the clamp kind. It can't accidently pop out, if I bend wrong.
This product works perfect with my iPhone. I needed a little more sound while I ride my motorcycles and this was the perfect answer! It is a little awkward with the extra wire but everything tucks away in my jacket pocket. It is loud and clear except at the highest volumes there is some distortion. The highest volumes are not needed though. Overall this product is a winner...I would buy again!
I've ordered this product twice and have been very pleased. The name of the game is getting the best quality item for your money, this is it.
So far so good, 6 months in, still sound good, great price, easy install, and look great too. I would recommend these.
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.
This is a great joystick! I bought it to use with x-plane 9. Im running Mac osx, and I simply plugged it in and calibrated it right from xplane. Didn't even need to use the software that came with it. You can program the buttons right from the game. It is sensitive to movement, and is great for flying anything from the cessna 172 to the jumbo a380. The twelve buttons are easy to use and add To the functionallity. Great joystick
After a disastrous experience with a Sony Digital Relay drive, I was ready to give up on burning CDs, convinced by Sony's technical support that my four-year-old computer wasn't up to the task. Plextor proved us wrong, quickly and decisively. It took less than ten minutes to hook up the drive and install the software, and since then I've burned many music and data CDs-- at a variety of speeds -- without a single coaster. It's fast, easy-to-use, and flawless!
I recently travelled to Toronto from Ft Laufderdale by car and, as is normal in Florida, I counted no less than 18 radar/Highway Patrol hits before we hit the Georgia border. After that, all the way to Toronto I only say 3 troopers and 2 of them were at accident scenes. So, it's not that Highway Patrol in the other states hide better, we down here just get a lot more special attention on the highways ... LOLOLOL ..Anyway, I bought this Cobra unit and it is the max ... very easy to understand, clear and bright read out and voice warnings are given... both rear and front detection capablities .. 11 bands ... and MOST IMPORTANT I didn't get false hits continuously forcing me to turn the unit off, as has happened with outher radar detection units that I have owned! This unit has highway and city driving modes which are marvellous ...The four main control buttons are on top of the unit and easy to manage so you can go 125 mph and reeset or change settings easily ... OK .. I meant 75 mph we don't really speed do we? Appart from mute this unit also has an intellimute function that turns the mute ON when your engine is revving at a low speed level that you can set ... then as you speed up the mute is turned off ... HMM works great ....There are $400 to $500 units out there .. forget it ... Im sure this baby at less than $100 bucks will certainly give you bang for your buck ... and .... if you are one of my Florida neighbours, that travel to Disney regularily ... it will pay for itself on your first trip ...
I bought the camara and with every single picture that I tried to take, the camara will have a problem. Example will shut down or display a low battery sign even thought I tried 2 different sets of new batteries, the lences will no work corectply or the click will get stuck.
Very good product. Has European and Canadian maps. Does everything I need. It is not voice activated but I can live with that cause it's so easy to enter an address. It seems to know where you are going before you finish your entry.
A good camera for starting advanced digital photography. Full manual features and presets for good shoots.
I purchased this item from Home Electronics. It was not what was pictured. I received merely a bag of white dolphin clips. When I contacted the seller, he said that he sold me the 2nd picture not the first. HUH? I see one picture that includes the clips and the crimper. Seller better check what he is selling before selling it. I would have paid much less for the clips alone, which is where the listing should have been listed. I would not deal with this seller again. As to the clips themselves, they are white and say Dolphin on them, DC-100-P and do not appear to be a fake or import as other reviewers indicated.
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 is an excellent keyboard at a bargain price. The Apple Keyboard that I was using died and a replacement from Amazon was out of stock at $49. When you need a keyboard, you really need a keyboard fast and I had had good experience with the Icekey in the past using it with a Power Mac. So I ordered another one. It came even the day before promised, but by that time I had read some of the reviews with stories of driver problems. It did not take me long to diagnose the problem. The driver that works for Tiger and later (10.4+) must be downloaded [...]. As others have noted, the drivers that are included in the box are old, there is even a 9.0 pre-OSX version. And the driver that works on versions 10.4+ is apparently either a PowerPC program or a universal binary. I applied it to my Snow Leopard machine (version 10.6.8), running at 64 bits, and it works perfectly including volume control and eject buttons. However, if you are running Lion (10.7) the driver will not function as Lion has abandoned Rosetta, the program that runs PowerPC apps. I have no intention of "upgrading" this machine to Lion any time soon and I am pleased with the Icekey. However, if you must use Lion, which I do not recommend, you will not get full functionality from this keyboard until Macally updates its driver.
There are a lot of great reviews on this post, describing the functionality, pros and cons, etc., that I won't be repetitive. I've decided to share my personal testimony on the 60.I've been on the fence with the entire iPod series since it's introduction. It wasn't until 2/05 when I finally took the hit with the 20 gig iPod. Once getting it home and syncing the unit to my Apple G4 (via iTunes), I began uploading all my CDs until I realized that I was starting to get the fever for what the iPod was beginning to do . . . CHANGE MY LIFE and the way I would listening to MUSIC forever.I slept on it for that initial night and I couldn't help but to realize that 20 gigs wouldn't be enough for what I was getting myself into. Instantly I packed up my 20 gig iPod and headed for the apple store for a quick return and upgrade to its big sibling 60 gig iPod photo. As I hinted before, I was that consumer that despised forking out $300 for the 20 gig but once I understood what meaning and functionality these units would play into my needs . . . it wasn't no thing to pay the difference on the upgrade to the 60 gig. The expression on the sales associate when he said to me "Oh, it didn't work out for you . . ." and I replied, "Well it actually did but . . . I NEED MORE SPACE", "Give me the biggest iPod you have"!!! What an expression he had, quite funny.At that time I paid $599, but with the current price reduction this creates a whole new temptation for those of you who haven't acquired one yet!I use my iPod for various applications and its versatility is amazing. It's my jogging partner, my continuous music playing at home, my business sidekick when I take music business meetings. That's the coolest part because prior to the iPod, I've always had tons of CDs and artist pictures/promos in my attach&eacute; case. Now before I walk into an executive's office I will brief them that I will bring my iPod Photo to display songs, tracks, and pictures . . . and they're happy to say just plug in and let's hear what you have and let's see the pictures of artist I'm producing or managing.With the iPod Photo being a hard drive, I've had the ability to transfer and backup Pro Tools sessions and omit providing several DVD-Rs to the engineer.Along side my activity in music business, I also play in several bands. With the iPod on my hip, I've taking last minute gigs as a substitute that I wasn't quite sure of the music and will listen to the tunes with one ear bud in on stage, or listen to recorded practices. I've played piano for many open mic nights and I can't list how many people who asked me do I know this song or that . . . I simply say to them "I have my iPod and that album, let me listen to it real quick". Very nifty!I haven't showcased to my family yet, but I'm looking forward to this year's gatherings to display our family pictures via connecting my iPod to granny's television. Showing pictures (in slideshow format) archived on my iPod I have the option to play some of my family's favorite tunes simultaneously.I can go on and on with how my iPod fits into my daily regiment but I'll end with this last note. The iPod and iTunes has provided a way for me to continue studying music history, for instant I've purchased more music CDs or downloaded music in the iTunes music store. Sometimes we hear something on the radio we're not familiar with or forgot about one of those songs we adored as a youngster. I believe I have to tools to research and collect the music I enjoy or even an artist I haven't tapped into yet . . . I can import their selections on my iPod and listen to it in any environment to become accustomed to their music.I'm a proud owner of the 60 GB iPod photo and I'm currently at 10,000 songs. The moment I max out the 60 (probably in a few months) I hope Apple release a 100 GB iPod. If not I'll just purchase another 60.
Mine was new from Frys, but would stop responding (could no longer ping it) after a few minutes. Resetting the router by unplugging it would allow it to work for another couple of minutes.I guess I just had a bad one, but google'ing seems to indicate it's a flaky product.I got a Netgear Wireless router WGT624 that seems a lot better and barely bigger or more expensive.
The build quality of this product and the photos it takes are amazing. If you want something small, that comes close to what an SLR can do, this is the camera. we're very happy with our purchase.
This system sounds great but buyers need to be aware that the remote only has limited iPod control features. The iPod controls are limited to: Play/Pause, Skip Forward, and Skip Back. Changing Artists, Albums, Playlists, etc still needs to be done on the iPod itself. This is a great system to have within arms reach.
I own this laptop for more than 6 months now and i like it.The brushed aluminium finish on the exterior casing is very good.Also the configuration that comes standard is very good.Nice scren quality.Its not that heavy +/- 5 lb. Buy this if you want a laptop that is stylish looking and has good performance.The audio quality from the speaker is not the best,so i rate a decent 4.Hope this is helpful.
I'm glad I purchased this product. I use it while walking to and from my van pool meeting place each day and it works great. When the second set of headphones for my little Radio Shack am/fm radio went out, I decided to purchase the Koss. The price for the Koss was equivalent to what I paid for the Radio Shack and not far from what a decent pair of new headphones would cost. The sound and reception is better than what I had and the digital tuning makes it easy to find and switch between stations.It was a little difficult to use the first few days in the darkness before sunrise, but now that I'm familiar with the buttons it's not a problem to change the volume, switch station presets or find new stations. It would be nice if the display was illuminated but that would just use more battery power.Also, it seems to be pretty substantial in construction. All in all, a good radio for a reasonable amount of money.
this is a camera for us amateurs! pros may want something better! but its perfect for me!excellent compared to others in the same price range!
I purchased this speaker system so I could listen to my music in the kitchen without turning the volume up so loud in the living room that no one could stand it. It was pretty easy to set up, although I wish that it had a splitter cable with it. However, it has great sound. I hear no humming, echo, etc like some other wireless speakers that I have read about and it's shape makes it pretty easy to place anywhere.
After trying some crap FM tuners by Belkin and Maxell, I found this transmitter works great, even in downtown Savannah. The only drawback is a sharp hiss at the end of certain words or sounds.
I have been using my Casio PV-400 since Christmas. I sync it with Lotus Organizer and have never had a problem. It has everything that I need, plus a couple of really neat features that I never even thought about. The first one is the Quick Memo - great for jotting down a phone number or quick map while on the phone. The second feature that I was pleased to find is the "Secret" feature. I store information in there that I will need while away from my PC, but don't necessarily want others to be able to access, i.e. account numbers, credit card info, etc. My husband has one of the Palm VIIs, and even that one doesn't have the Quick Memo feature. Also, the PV-400 has twice as much memory as the Palm 100, and much lighter weight.When I saw how slim and light this one was, I didn't even look any further. This fits right into the back of my wallet purse, and works like a charm for me. I cannot say enough good things about this perfect little unit. It's the BEST!
I bought my Vision:M and in six hours have decided to return it. But let me start at the beginning. I had a Zen Xtra (60 GB) player that worked very well, so I decided to update and get a newer player with color/video etc.After much research I got the Vision:M to find out that after THREE years Creative had not updated Media Source or any of the software that came with the device. I HATE Media Source, it is the crappiest music organizer I have ever seen.To make matters much, much worse, it doesn't work with iTunes. That isn't so bad, I thought, but when I tried to put my purchased tracks on the Vision:M, Media Source wouldn't even read that the files existed on my computer, let alone copy them over.So, let me ask, what am I supposed to do with the 90+ tracks I have bought off of iTunes over the past few years? Um... burn them onto CDs, then re-rip them, which is a long pain-staking process? Or switch to Urge? Yeah, right.I'm returning this faster than you can blink. I am so furious that no one has posted about this before, and I am sorely disappointed in Creative. I suppose if you are a new online music person, this could work for you, but if you have an extensive library all setup in iTunes, look elsewhere. And I hate to even suggest it, but get the crappy iPod instead.
I bought this model 4 years ago for my computer lab. From the very start I had troubles. The projected image flickered and jumped. I called right away and they replaced my lamp for free.For the next 2 years it worked sporadically. It would not come on the first time I turned it on, sometimes I had to unplug it. I called several times and was given the run around. Finally a notice to extend my warrenty came. I extended it and called again. I was told it was certainly because the lamp was getting near the end of it's 1000-2000 hours (big difference, eh?). I explained there was no way it had been used for that many hours, and the tech support guy argued with me. I gave up arguing and tried one of the things he said (take out the lamp and remove the dust). After that, it worked consistantly. (When I could finally get it to work, I checked the lamp hours...it had run for 238, no where near 1000).I thought I was home free. I used it today and it was on for about an hour plus. I was away from it working on a computer when I heard a loud bang. I looked up and the screen was blank. The darn lamp exploded!I hate to give up on InFocus all together, but I may have to.
Its as good as the reviews comments and anything else positive you may have heard. Yes it shocks Ipod owners!!! Amazing product!
Good product and great amazon service. Speaker came with damaged wire. Amazon took it back and sent a new one. All in timely manner. Thanks AMZN!
Such a great and inexpensive lens. Fast as heck, at f/1,.7 so kids indoors at night aren't a problem (just get the white balance right if you are shooting under such conditions, as auto white balance under indoor lighting produces gross results). The out of focus stuff also renders beautifully.
My coworkers and I have tried every microphone option out there. We've tried desktop mics paired with headphones, multiple headsets, cameras with built in mics, etc. This is by far the most convenient and best sounding of all the solutions we've tried. The Skype integration in Windows is great. I did try it on the Mac, and it seemed to function well as a USB mic and output device. Unfortunately, it does not seem to work as well as it does in Windows, and the integration with Skype isn't there.The hardware itself is very nice and solid. The stand pops out to reveal the integrated USB cable which wraps up nicely on the back. A travel case is also included to stow it away for trips. The only downside I can see is that the USB cable may be a bit short and you'd need an extension for certain situations, but overall it's a great product, and I highly recommend it.
great product, my husband also has a version like this and he loves it
I bought this drive to shuffle pictures and documents around during grad school.If you can stand the yellow-green/white color scheme this is an excellent choice. It's not super fancy, but it does its job. There are no extra programs on it (like sandisk's U3)- just the drive.It came with a tiny, tiny, flimsy string to attach the drive to a keychain. If you're prone to losing things, I'd invest in a larger, more robust lanyard.Overall: good choice for price.
Bought this. Went to the UK. Plugged it in. It worked for about an hour. Imagine how much it sucks to NEED a plug converter for your camera battery charger when you're 5 thousand miles from home, in a foreign country, and spent hard-earned money on this thing. EXACTLY. Buy the Targus converter/adapter instead. It just works, and that's what you'll need - something that just works -not sucks.
I bought this a while ago at a local retailer, and i'm now kicking myself in the butt for not researching on amazon first! I have to give this router 2 stars because it works fine for my laptops. The problem is that, my ps3 loses it's signal, and the worst part is that I can't play COD4 online AT ALL(My Fav Game By the way!!!) My last router had no issues.
I've been using this monitor for about almost one year, since I bought my Compaq Presario (this came with it) and I have to say it's the best thing I've ever looked at.Sure, it's not 19" but its resolution (1280x1024) is equivallent to a 19". The image quality is super and crisp and from what I've experienced, it doesn't ware out even a bit (no dead pixels, etc.)Yeah, the only con with this one are the speakers (built in). They work well, although at times don't go as loud as you want them to. I currently use external ones but for a average home user, I'd recommend just using this one as it's not that bad.If you're thinking of buying this, I'd say go for it.
I bought an Athena brand home theater subwoofer a few years back and it sounded great, BUT that particular subwoofer had been manufactured with an amplifier that had some issues with dying early. Of course mine bit the dust.I replaced it with this amp and couldn't be happier. This amp sounds good and clean at least for my application. I like the standby option so I don't have to mess with it at all. It made my subwoofer sing again!
Shipped quickly. My boyfriend still hasn't installed them but he checked everything out in the package and seemed very pleased and excited. Good experience, thank you.
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
I used these for biking. They were ok for a few days, minimal wind noise, but the left side just stopped working after less than 4 hours of use.
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.
i've had this mp3 player for a year. It takes forever to load and keeps skipping to the next track without me touching it. It seems like every Sony product I buy breaks!
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.
I use a pair of these to move air through my audio/video receiver and cable company DVR. They are in a cabinet with a glass door and I was worried about heat build-up. I had already drilled some large holes in the back (top and bottom) of the cabinet and in the shelf under the two devices. I placed one fan above each device and the air is pulled through. I used the switched plug on the back of each device to turn the fans on. I wired them up using some 12VDC power supplies from defunct electronics.Just ignore the yellow wire coming from the fan. That is used for feedback of the speed if you are controlling them with a thermostat. Just hook up the red and black wires.Very slient. Can't hear anything outside the cabinet when they are on.
This cable combines the cigarette-lighter adapter and the pc-data cable into one harness. If you want to go on roadtrips, this accessory is a must have. There is only one cable connector on the Garmin eTrex GPS receivers - you can only connect one accessory. That means that if you want to have the cigarette-lighter adapter and the pc-data cable attached, this is the only way to do it! I also highly recommend DeLorme Map Pack 8.0 which includes Street Atlas USA 8.0 and AAA Map'n'Go 6.0.
I have owned 1GB Lexar CF cards previously and they have always performed fine. So when I stepped up to the higher capacity card I was pleased to purchase Lexar once again. I should point out that unlike nearly all other useres of these cards, I do not use them for digital photography, but instead use them for high-quality audio recording. So my comments come from there. Lexar decided to stick some PC-based digital photography software on these cards which caused my recorder some problems. Fortunately, I was able to remove the card wipe my recroder hard drive clean and then take the card to my computer and wipe out by way of a clean format, the CF card before ujsing it in my recorder once more. Needless to say this was all a pain in the butt! Lexar... please don't stick software on your cards!!! Because of this issue, I have decided to purchase SanDisk cards next time around.
I've had one of these for years but had given it to my daughter along with my old Nikon D70 and accessories. After spending about 4 months looking for a replacement, I ended up with another Orion for short trips with minimal equipment and a LowePro FastPack 250 for longer trips and travel.I now have a D90 with an 18-200 attached and usually carry a 70-300 as well along with small accessories.I've had neck surgery and carrying a fully loaded camera bag on one shoulder can be quite painful after a few hours.I like that the Orion gives me the options of shoulder strap, waist belt, or both together. I find that when I am shooting I will often use shoulder strap or waist belt separately, but when I am hiking, it helps ease the weight when I use them together.I also like that the Orion's low height, allows me to carry a regular daypack along if I need the extra room.Overall, a very useful bag.Just wish it came with an AW cover.
I bought this to use the 77mm filters I own for my Nikon lenses on a recently acquired Bronica medium format camera who's lenses have 67mm threads. It works perfectly and is easy to thread on and off both the filter and the lens. You usually can't go wrong with B+W's products.
I've had this flash going on 3 years now and it's got to be the most essential item in my camera bag. My dSLR has been upgraded twice in the life of this flash and it's still functioning perfectly. I've been using the same four Duracell AA rechargeable batteries the whole time and a 15 minute charger. That combination is enough flash power for a whole day of heavy use. Its recharge time is nearly instant and completely silent.It's construction quality is amazing, it's been bent, bumped, twisted, squeezed, dropped, stepped on, rained on, snowed on and its still perfect.The built in catchlight is perfect for venues with high or no ceilings and you can't bounce. Directs the perfect amount of light forward.It's powerful: When bounced, it's power can easily illuminate a whole group of people even at wide angles. I've also had acceptable (but not perfect of course) results in the telephoto range with objects as far as 40 ft.It's Versatile: The flash head is fully articulated. It tilts straight up and turns 180 so you can direct light anywhere.This is the only item of my camera gear that stays on my kitchen counter so it can easily be attached to any camera I'm holding, dSLR or my G12 p&s.;It's one item I couldn't live without, and if anything ever happened to it I'd gladly replace it with the same.
Im not a expert on CD-R's but from my experience with other brands memmorex, sony, panasonic etc. I will say these have been the best. No problems so far and the quality to me anyway seems good. Def great bang for the buck.
This is the best set of portable notebook speakers I have ever seen. Very good sound, easy to use, very portable, and a great design.
Exactly as described. I got authentic cables (2-3ft black). Dont forget to get one from your modem to your router to escape bottle-necking transmission speeds. I got it for my PS3 to speed up transmission rates to full capabillity.
I bought this printer and I think the best place for it is a trash bin.The print is OK, the software functions but is not real user friendly. The worst issue is you get about 10 color pages before you have to replace the cartridge. The black cartridge isn't much better. The cartridges cost less but compared to my old printer I will have to spend about $100+ dollars more for just either color or black cartridges. This printer isn't even worth 1 star. Stay Clear of this one.
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
I purchased my SR60's about four years ago. During that time I've slapped them on maybe a hundred other sets of ears, always getting the "no way! these crappy looking things sound that sweet?" I love their sound and have never heard different from anyone else.I've traveled with them extensively, but years of tossing them in my pack have taken their toll. The speaker wires are not able to twist freely, but the earphones are. This resulted in the wires twisting over the years until they finally frayed. I've repaired a few of them myself, but there is now a short in the left earpiece that needs repairing, but the cans are not user openable without destroying them (near as I can tell).Also, the ear pads do require replacing (about $10) every year or so.So, great sounding cans! But leave them at home if you want them to last. I'd recommend them to anyone about to spend up to $150 on a new set of stationary listening headphones, because there is currently nothing that can touch their sound quality.
Would it be good for a scooter radio that sits under the seat? Cause it sounds like the knobs would adjust themselves from the shaking so the value of this item is questionable.
I went to many stores and could not find this, I was so happy to be able to purchase this item and get it quick so I could keep using my printer dock, which I love.
No thrills. Just a good patch cable. No problems. Works as expected. Good for connecting switch with a router or otherwise closely located equipment.
i hate to say it but chromatic aberration might be a problem on wide open aperture, other than that i love this lens. i got a pretty good result when coupled with my D7000.for a cropped sensor DSLR this 50mm is a must have for all portraitist photographer.[...]
I wrote another review about a year ago on this product but I just wanted everyone to know (if they didn't already) that you can record mp3s to your minidisc player easily. All you need to do is but a cable from RadioShack (about 4 bucks). It has a jack at either end to go in your minidisc player and computer. When you get it home, plug one end into the line out end of your minidisc player and the other end into the speaker jack on your tower. You might want to turn the volume up before recording. Press record, start the song, and see if it is loud enough. Adjust the volume settings as you like, press play, and you're off! It's that simple. I hope this helps in you future purchases that you will not invest in an Mp3 player because of this great function on all minidisc players.Peace Out, Sam
Camera bag is very heavy duty, the haze filter is definitely a must, as well as the extra battery because my camera at least goes through the batter pretty fast. The bag has very good padding and lots of compartments.
I really like this product. I also have used an ipod mini and a creative zen micro. I enjoyed both of those as well, but this one has proved to be the most durable of the three. And I love the color screen and handy belt clip. The design allows for quick and easy song finding...much better than the other two mp3's I've tried out. The battery life is good, songs easily and quickly transfer to the device, and the sound quality is great. I'm very pleased with the quality and price of this player.
This is a versatile sturdy product. It works well and I recommend it for a lower cost mount. I mounted the Onkyo HT-6100 speakers on this and it worked great. The extentions that come with the mount really came in handy for my speakers.
Quality replacement lamp for a Sony LCD TV sold on this site at half the price.Great customer service.
These crt monitors are out of date. I give it some stars, cuz it's a Sony, and u never go wrong, w/ a Sony. Be sure to get yourself an LCD monitor, and go digital now, is advised. U don't want this 15" crt monitor.
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.
I just got these in the mail today. I picked them because Sennheiser makes fantastic professional quality headphones, and this was such a great deal. I always break my earbuds i am hoping these last longer than the other brands i have purchased. So, i got the package and immediately wanted to try them out. Seems like an easy task - however that was not the case. I must have spent 20 minutes trying to open these things. They are packaged in those annoying plastic form fitting boxes that are sealed shut. I tried cutting the edges off, didn't work, the seams are right up to the edge of the box. I took a knife to it, that didn't work either, the plastic was too thick. I ended up having to take my scissors and cut a hole from the hanging hole in the box and simply hack at it piece by piece. I ended up cutting my fingers and a piece out of my shirt before i finally got it open. I have never experienced such a hard time opening anything in my life. As soon as i pried the little earbuds out of their fort knox like enclosure i plugged them in and checked out the sound. Phew, what a sigh of relief, they of course sounded as great as Sennheiser products usually do. Clear tone with no tinniness and great bass. I definitely recommend the earbuds, just be prepared to have the battle of your life trying to get them out of their box!
A very nice and handy product. I used it to connect my desktop with my laptop (Peer-to-Peer Ad-Hoc connection). It works great, and has a decent range. There are two reasons because of which I have not given it Five Stars:1) It gets very hot. Even if there is no data transfer. Even within 10 minutes of use.2) The connection speed is seldom 54Mbps. Around 8 out of 10 times that I connect it, the speed is 11Mbps.Overall a great product.
Love it for its small size and nice design. Rotates 180 and auto flips the image. Better than built-in...you can point it in other directions easier, i.e., without pointing your whole laptop. The motion detection module in the included software is fun. You can lock your screen, leave your office, and catch your coworkers helping themselves to your stash of chocolate. I couldn't get it to work w/ Mac, but it doesn't claim to. Box says designed for XP, system reqs also list Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000. I'm using it just fine w/ 2000.The "jumping" someone else complained of is probably from the face tracking utility, which is easy to turn off, and I agree not ready for the real world.I only wish it had a digital zoom, but that is a minor thing I'd use rarely anyway.
I love pressure cookers. This one is stainless steel, had to replace my old one to work on my new induction range. I cook alot and a pressure cooker saves energy. I use for beans, potatoes, and artichokes and it takes so much less time. It is easy on the wrists ; easier to lift, easy to seal and vent may be tipped away from me to relase pressure instead of dousing with water.Nice model.
So far, I have every reasons to love this printer. Copier, printer and scanner. This unit is great except for the fact that it is missing fax functionality. I bought it on sale @ office depot and so far it has been performing up to expectation. It is great for all it has to offer. Love it!
While researching for a way to put my old vinyl albums on cd, I thought my only option was to invest in a usb turntable (although I already owned a turntable), since I didnt want to hassle with connecting my stereo to my pc. Then I found this Iriver iFP-895 digital audio player. I snatched it up immediately as the model has been upgraded and is no longer being manufactured. It solved all my problems. Complete with usb cables,line-in cables,headphones,installation cd, battery and case accessories,it comes with everything you need to start recording right away. This litle machine has so many features its hard to know where to start describing them all.First, it uses one AA battery so no wasting time recharging and hunting for that plug box. Just pop in a new battery. I pulled an all nighter recording albums,I was so happy to be able to digitize my music,and the battery lasted through the night and the next day and is still half full (theres an indicator on the LCD screen)Second, I found that my old cassette player has a mic plug in and I was able to use the line in cable to record my old cassettes also! You can record any external source using this.Third, it is completely customizable! If there is a setting you don't like, you can change it! Like the lenght of time the backlight is lit and the equalizer controls and the fade-in control to prevent sudden loudness from one song to the next, the adjustment for the lenght of space between songs and so many other custom controls it's amazing how many features you can personalize, even putting in text and song info. It has a sleep timer to shut off if you lull yourself to sleep with music, an alarm and a programmed timer to record your favorite radio programs just like a vcr with your TV. How amazing is That!Fourth, The sound quality is superb. Some of my cassetes were homemade second generation and the recordings sound better than the originals I made. The albums sound great too and I left in some of that needle humming noise (its removable) so it sounds like I am listening to a great sounding turntable which I like. I have a fantastic set of Alltec Lansing multimedia speakers hooked to my PC so when I play music at my desk its like having my stereo in my home office. There is a 5 band equalizer and 4 EQ settings, all adjustable to your personal preference.Fifth, Unlike the popular iPod version of this player I can also record my class lectures. I sat in the back of my class and turned this on and the recording was as if I was right there in front. There is a control you can set for far away recording (AGC) making it possible to record in large settings.Six, the software is a great organization system to store files on your PC complete with a conversion wizard to convert to MP3 WMA,OGC and ASF formats, it also supports 40 languages,and has easy upgrades to lastest versions of software on the manager screen. Drop and drag files lets you upload music to PC and create playlists to burn to cd. It is supported by many online music stores thou I havent tried this yet as I have my own store(collection) which had been collecting dust all these years.I cant say enough about this player except that I dropped it twice on a hardwood floor and it didnt skip a beat and works just fine. I don't know how they could improve on this player but the newer models may just be prettier and yet they don't record or use a single replaceable battery, although they have more storage space (this one is 512 but its enough for my purposes and I can delete files easily right on the player) so its a trade off on space or features. I'm glad I found one of the last of these (so much cheaper than iPod and so much more for the money) and I wouldnt hesitate to buy other iRiver products.
Antes aun precio promedio de $550, ahora $270. Lo he comprado dos veces! ninguno de los dos fue un G0 ambos B3, igual sigue siendo un procesador excelente. Amazon, cada semana baja mas de precio! Creo ya se mantiene. Es excelente para aplicaciones como edici&oacute;n de video y dise&ntilde;o en general, para los juegos tambi&eacute;n es muy bueno, este bebe se comporta excelente con el juego de Crysis. Es cierto que este procesador casi no lo aprovechan la mayor&iacute;a de aplicaciones en el mercado, pero por el precio y su rendimiento es excelente! Es de 2.4Ghz y f&aacute;cil lo puedes llevar a 3.0Ghz con un sencillo pero buen overclock. En resumen si tu PC es tu herramienta de trabajo con este procesador ser&aacute; un sue&ntilde;o trabajar. Por ultimo, a futuro sus perspectivas son muy buenas... solo habra que ver si ese futuro llega.
This product does what it says it does. Make sure you follow the simple instructions and you will be very happy. If you use alcohol based wipes to clean your lenses you will have to reapply this antifog more often but that should be expected. Lasts a whole day of hiking in the heat and no fog ups even though I was sweating heavily.
I got a lot of use out of this cable, but sadly I have moved on to a new GPS that does not use this cable. I gave it to a friend that still uses it almost daily.
I needed something for the gym and it worked to what I was looking for. I really enjoy the quality of the sound that it has. I know that Sennheiser make great products so I knew that they weren't going to leave any thing out in the consumer head phone.
The eMAP is good if you just want something to navigate with on the road, but when it comes to technical features, it lacks big time. Overall however the eMAP is great!
I'm one of those Consumer Reports-type fanatics who researches everything exhaustively before buying, and I decided on the MP730 due to its having a superior feature set (ADF, slots for memory cards, etc.) and generally very positive reviews on Amazon, PC Magazine, and elsewhere. From a feature standpoint, there's very little that compares with the MP730 (although I expect that to change any week now), and from a review standpoint, the MP730 seems to stand alone.Setting up took under 10 minutes, and it went flawlessly on my Win98-equipped P3. I immediately tested just about every function: copying, printing, printing from my digital camera's memory card, receiving faxes, scanning from the document feeder, and more. Every function has worked smoothly, and the photo quality is amazing (although I understand I might get even better results from a dedicated photo printer). It's been two weeks now, and I have no complaints whatsoever. What a pleasure.
This is an excellent buy and is a quality item. The service was fast and the card works as expected.
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 just installed this to replace a failing case fan that was averaging ~400rpm and occasionally needed help starting up when the computer was first turned on.I won't repeat everything that is mentioned in the previous reviews, but will add one thing: the "switch" that lets you select low, medium or high speeds is a nice little box attached to the fan by a short wire, and it's very easy to change the selection from one speed to another -- this isn't some classic mini dipswitch that you need a microscope and a pair of tweezers to change, it's a real switch that is easily selectable with your thumb.If your motherboard doesn't support the ability to monitor/control the fan through the 3 pin connection, you can connect the fan directly to your power supply and select the speed manually using the switch.Exactly what I needed, it looks nice, the quality seems good and the price is right. I would order this again when I need another fan.
A lot of cheap generic cables will cause ghosting and will not properly detect the monitors. Conversely, cables bought at retail stores do work, but are extremely overpriced. This is a reasonably priced cable and works just as well as retail!
This is a great CD/DVD holder. especially for the price. It holds an unbelievable 264 DVDs!!! definitely good buy!
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!
As a sports wristband presumably designed specifically for jogging with the Nike+iPod setup, this thing is really brain-dead. Not seeing the screen WHILE running is not the issue. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten everything together, walked out the door, pushed play as I started into my workout, then realized that I need to change something (like shuffling the music, or choosing a different workout mix) and have to STOP EVERYTHING, take the whole thing OFF my arm, etc. just to change things. Same thing coming back -- to stop your workout, you have to remember which buttons to press (is it middle button, then menu?) since you can't see anything. What if you just want to pause?? You end up unplugging the headphones and taking everything apart just to stop your workout, and you don't get to hear the little congratulatory voice telling you what a great workout you just had -- that little motiviational voice is a big part of what you're paying for (for me, at least)!Save your money and buy one of the many non-retardedly-designed bands available.
I bought this to bridge the gap until I get my DSLR thinking, best of both worlds, point and shoot features and creative freedom. Still (non moving) shots were decent, point and shoot shots were okay to but to be honest my old cheap Kodak hundred dollar point and shoot took better shots. The thing that really made me send the camera back was low light shots with any motion at all in any mode were terrible. I experimented in all creative modes and pre set modes, low light shots were all awful: blurred and a lot of noise even still shots with flash off had tons of noise. I just bought the Canon XTi DSLR...an amazing camera!!!...All I can say is Perfect! Save your money, pay $300 more and get the Canon XTi. It's like the same size as the Lumix and you will be astonished what a DSLR like this can do!!
I love the product and it does everything I hoped for and more (mainly boosting the power of my very light saber) but the discount for the Kindle ElectronOnly version was so pathetic so I decided to pony up for the EntireAtom version only to find that Amazon refused to ship at the Prime rate %-( I'm never shopping Amazon again - these guys may buy in bulk but they sell in bilk!!!
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 128MB Secure Digital 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 bought this camera after my old casio died out of nowhere. After a few weeks of use I am very pleased. The Elph take great looking photos and is nice and small, easy to fit in a pocket or small purse. The only problems I have had so far are that there can be a bit of a lag time between photos, but this can be overridden. Also, if you want to take quick photos in the dark, this camera tends to take a long time to adjust, focus, and finally take the photo. Another great feature is that when i connect and disconnect from my Powerbook, there is no risk of "improper device removal"- that was great for me.
I wanted to product to give to my girlfriend when she walks at night but when i received it and tested it I determined she would be better off yelling for help. First of all the alarm on both unit is not loud and the noise sounds like something that would resonate out of a child's toy. Second the "Flashing Lights" are extremely weak and I wouldn't even trust them on a bicycle. Overall, this product is grossly misleading and I do not recommend it.
i bought the cobra 220 radios for a ski trip. the first thing you notice about them is the size. the radios are extremely compact and can fit in your back pocket. they come with a belt holster. it is made of plastic and is flexible so as to allow the radio to snap in place. in my opinion, the holster is flimsey. i did not trust it to a fall while skiing and just carried the radio in my pocket. the radios are solid. cobra did not skimp on the plastic. these units do not feel soft at all.the reception was exceptional. these radios operate on all 14 channels of the frs band and have 38 subcodes. these subcodes do not actually give you extra channels. what they do it block out transmissions on the same channel that do not have a matching subcode. this sounds great at first, but it does have some drawbacks. since you do not hear communications from others with different subcodes, it is possible to transmit over another transmission on the same frequency. in this case, the person at the other end will not hear you clearly, if at all. the radio has an end of transmission beep. it is at times quite annoying, and there is no way to turn it off. all in all, these radios exceeded my expectations.
Should we call it 'Pro'? Or SEMI 'pro'? I'd call it 'pro'. This audio card accomodates two complete stereo record and playback streams. It has BALANCED inputs and outputs. This is a 'PRO' feature, making it useful for radio or TV stations where the transmitter is near the studio. (much less buzz from the RF.) It is quiet. It can record two stereo feeds at once, while it plays back two other stereo programs. Connections are made via a breakout box, which extends about 6 feet from the back of your PC. The connectors are 'RTS' (Ring, Tip, Sleeve) quarter inch.), and of course the other end can be whatever you need.I have run THREE of these at a local radio staton for about 8 years, and another in my home studio for about 12 years, and have had NO problems with them. I would recomend them to anyone.
The Vanguard VT-560 exceeded our expections. It is sturdy beyond most tripods. My husband loves it, being 6' plus this extends high enough that he does not have to bend over like most tripods.
Junk, Junk, Junk. Don't waste your time buying this camera. Mine was bad from day 1. I sent it back to SVAT and after a month, they sent me a whole new unit. I was no better than the first one. Now it's too late to send it back too. The picture is horrible. So bad that my computer did not recognize it as a valid picture.
Having owned several Olympus digital cameras and also used Nikon, Sony & Canon cameras, using this Samsung was an awful experience. It has so many odd features you have to wonder if anyone on their design team ever thought to try out their competition's cameras. Here are the problems I have with this camera.1. Wrist Strap. For starters the wrist strap holder is a little metal bar that sticks out from the camera into your right hand when using the camera. Every other camera I've owned has it recessed so you don't feel it. At least they should have made it easy to remove so that it doesn't stick into your hand.2. Batteries. Figuring out how to get the battery in was annoying. I've never had to look at the directions to put a battery in any of the hundreds of battery-operated devices we own. The description said this camera uses AA batteries - it does not. And I could not find anywhere to buy a spare battery. I gave this camera a try only because I thought it would run on AAs and I need to have spares with me because I use my camera to photograh my work in client homes.3. Touch screen. At first I this was a neat idea. In reality,you have to use a STYLUS PEN to operate it!!! I tried using my finger nails but it did operate properly. When I'm taking pictures the last thing I want to do is worry about finding the stylus pen and hold on it. There isn't even a place in the camera to stick the pen like Palm pilots & Treos have.4. Transfering Photos to PC. It took about a half hour before we finally got to actually take pictures with. I've never had to look at an instruction book for a camera to get to the point of taking the first picture. Once we finally did get some taken getting to the PC was a pain in the neck. My husband is a computer engineer and he had trouble! Turns out you can't move the pix directly to your computer with a USB cable from the camera's memory like you can with every other camera out there. You can't even do it from the disk. You have to install their software and use their software to make the transfer!! They plaster the camera instructions with warnings that you will lose your photos if you don't use their software. This is ridiculous. You should be able to easily & quickly transfer the photos to ANY PC anywhere with that disk. Even worse, you have to transfer the photos from camera memory to the disk, then you can move it to your computer.5. Picture Quality. As dumb as all these design errors are, I might have lived with it and not returned the camera if the picture quality were at least as good as my 200$ Olympus. The photos all had a kind of dark and grainy or fuzzy quality to them that I'm just not used to. Kind of like how printed photos taken with ISO 400 or 800 film look. I use photos of my work on my website (see www.neatandsimple.com) and in e-books. The pictures dont' have to be perfect, but they need to at least look good enough to see the work clearly. That's means I need a camera that takes good indoor shots. The wide angle lens feature is awesome, but there are a lot more choices out there as of October 1, 2007. OlympusOlympus Stylus FE-290 7MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom (Black)just came out with theirs at about the same price so I'm going to try that one.
Gets the job done! Just remember, DVI does not do sound. I ended up buying a optical audio cable to hook my ps3 up to my computer speakers.
As an FM transmitter, this unit is sorely underpowered and can barely compete with stations that normally receive nothing more than static. Unfortunately, this is the ONLY factor upon which the total performance of this product hinges, so that's quite bad.On the upside however it's a fantastic holder for your Zune, and is a good car charger to boot (the only reason it gets a second star). Underneath, there is a line out jack as well, which means (although though I haven't tried it) you should be able to leave this unit in your car, plugged into the line in jack on your stereo, and never have to worry about hooking up every time you get in your car. Just slap in your Zune and go!In conclusion, given the fact that it's a pretty useless transmitter, even the good points made above still don't justify the $50 pricetag.
I'm upgrading from a pair of BIC DV62si Bookshelf Speakers and they sound absolutely amazing. They are lighter than the DV62si Speakers were. I'm super stoked about these babies. They are awesome paired with my Pioneer Elite and other BIC speakers.
The laptop purchased for my son presently studying in Boston, was promptly delivered and my son has commented on how much superior it is to the old computer he had.
Too bad quickload film wasn't around when I became interested in large format photography in the 1980's. Loading the film holders and carrying them around always was part of the "tradition" of bulk and struggle with the large cameras and the large films, and note that I'm talking about 4 x 5 here which is pixie sized compared to other formats. The quickloader is inserted into the camera, the quickload film is put in with an envelope, the image is taken and the film goes back into the envelope. Very, very cool. No more sweating and struggling with the dark bag.Problem is: Fuji says people aren't buying enough of the Quickload film and they plan to discontinue the format. Oh well. For me the digital crowd is ruining a lot of good stuff out there that still works nicely and frankly, still delivers better pictures.
Overall I've been pretty impressed with my ipaq acccessories from iConcepts. I travel a lot and didn't want to tote around my desktop charger. Then I found this guy that charges with the USB port. I don't sync it w/ my laptop when I travel (although I should) but it charges just fine. The cable is a tad stiff, and I'm careful not to bend it
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. :( .
Very frustrating. I purchased this in spite of the many reviews about the battery life. After researching a bit it seemed that doing a firmware upgrade takes care of the problem...it doesn't. I have yet to take more than one picture with ANY type of battery. Rechargables don't work at all, lithium takes a picture then dies so there is no way to download, special camera batteries were no better. Spent $35 in batteries and no camera. The batteries are still powering my old camera though so they aren't a total waste. GE was no help. So either spend extra to get the battery issue solved or get lucky and get one without a battery issue. Would not recommend this to anyone, regardless of the price. Stick with Canon or Sony, I've never had an issue with either of those brands.
I've never considered myself an audiophile and knew very little about sound quality. I always figured one cable was just as good as the rest. As my story will prove, I was wrong!It was November 2010, I had just bought a new home theater system and couldn't wait to try it out. But the cable that came with the system was actually ripped. So I started looking online for a replacement. I came across nothing but positive reviews for the Denon AKDL1 cable, and with all that money I had saved by taking my son to that hispanic doctor that operates out of his garage down on 52nd street for his liver transplant; I figured I would put that extra money towards buying this cable.A mere 30 minutes after submitting my payment on Amazon, this magnificent cable had arrived. I had to contact Stephen Hawking for help getting this cable hooked up as it required advanced para-astronomical multi particle wavelength calculations to determine which end I was supposed to hook up first, which is why I have deducted a star. But in all fairness calculations like this are common for cables that only use high-purity copper wire.Minutes after interpreting the connection equations (and accidentally proving the theory of evolution with the equation) I was ready to listen to some music! It was at this point that my life was drastically changed. After throwing in my favorite Justin Beiber CD, I was overwhelmed by the sound quality. The quality was so good in fact that it was actually able to output a hidden frequency I had never heard before. Somewhere in the .0001 db range amplified to an audible level thanks to these cables. I was able to hear all the hidden messages in Justin's song "One Time". These messages were able to put me in a trance like state, it told me to do things... bad things. Due to a court ordered injuction I am not allowed to discuss my horrific crimes with the public. But two months later here I sit in the prison library, alloted 10 mintues of internet time a month which I have used to tell the world about these amazing cables. Sure, the audio they can output has the ability to control your mind and make you commit unspeakable crimes. But the heavenly sound emitted from these cables makes it 100% worth it. I will be up for parole in 25-30 years which is great, because by that time the next version of this cable should be out and I will definitely be looking to upgrade.I would highly recommend this product.
I am very pleased with my purchase of this product and would recommend this seller to anyone else.
I got this cable for my Nissan altima 2011 and worked perfectly. I would defiantly recommend this to others. . . . . . .
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 bought these headphones to cancel out the low rumble of bass music from the street or neighbors. Put it on and SILENCE. If you have a roommate who talks on the phone, put these on and it will diminish the noise. Play some soft music in addition to that and you'll cancel the outside noise completely. It's comfortable for an hour or two but your ears may hurt after that. Essential for noisy dorm or inner city living.edit: the wire is somewhat damaged on its own after 6 months. I have to arrange the coil a certain way for noise to transmit. The wire is cheaply made, much like a $10 set of earphones. Unacceptable for something that costs this much.
This people stole my money saying that this product works my camera, i wrote my review about it; but i don't know how they manage in amazon to take it out. The worst part is that after all they keep showing that the charger works for the dsc-p100.The executives at Amazon might do something about it. don't you think?
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.
I love this case. Since my life is now run by my PDA I wanted more protection for it than the little cover that came with it. I can already see the protection it's provided by the marks on the case. And I don't worry about it accidently being turned on while in my purse and running down the battery. It also makes it easier to locate in my purse.I have no complaints with the latch. It has never come open in my purse. The case has been dropped sereval times on the floor, it has sprung open but the latch is still intact.
Yes, you have to use this Sony cable (instead of a universal USB) to download video from the video camera - and yes it is typical sony expensive - however, it works like a charm and I am very happy with the ability to pull from tape into digital format.
We schmoes who bought Epson 1280 printers before archival inks became all the rage might have thought the good name of Pantone had come to save us. But we were wrong! What good is archival weirdness? Every now and then I am able to make a decent print with these inks, but by and large it is not possible. Almost everything comes out too green. In order to make an acceptable print I have to impart a hideous magenta cast to it on my monitor, but even that doesn't guarantee success. If a tech fix is available I would love to know about it.
Though I would agree Erik Mann's review in that turning the power on for the headphones produces a noticeably higher volume/quality sound. I found that sound quality to be superb. I attempted to re-create Erik Mann's result of having no/bad quality bass in music to no avail. In fact, I found the quality at various ranges to be great! Perhaps indeed it WAS just that pair of headphones? because the ones I bought are damned good!
I purchased these 6x9s thinking it was a good deal. The highs blew after about 3 and half months. The other "2 ways " (mid,bass)of the speaker plays fine but only on low settings. It only was on a 200 watt amp. The cost to ship and return is costly and would be better spent towards a higher quality pair of speakers, I'm getting infinity or alpine for now on.
It's exactly what it says it is. A basic antenna. Works well, doesn't need power, and picks up channels clearly.
Good for scanning, print quality is average. Previously owned an HP printer, which was bulker, so I bought this printer because it was more stream-lined. They also had a special deal on it when we bought our computer. However, it eats ink much more than the HP. Also the ink for the Cannon is harder to find in stores, and is more costly than other brands. I bought ink for this printer about a month ago, after using the printer for two weeks, the low ink display came on. It kept showing this everytime I would print. Two weeks later since the first display came on, the ink is now completly empty. Typically we print about ten pages a week. The HP printer was more expensive, but the ink was less, and the Cannon was cheaper and the ink is more. Maybe that is the trade off.
For little people who tend to misplace items, this tape offers an easy way to mark ownership. Hopefully it will eliminate some loss when school reopens.
This is the fourth device I have had in the Palm family. They get better every time. I am delighted with the interface, and just in general with how it operates.
face detection is great, but only works if people are posing. I missed the sephia mode in the SD700, it's not in the SD800. IS is great, but don't forget to put the camera on "Pets and Kids" mode if you want to take pictures of car racing or other sport events, because IS alone will not give you sharp pictures.
I purchased this item three months ago and it still is working great! I would recommend this item over the overpriced OEM battery hands down. The price, delivery, and reliability of this item is second to none. Thank you for a great product!One issue was with the height of the 'foot'. The battery has a rubber bumper that acts as a foot when working on a table. I needed to sand it down a bit to get the laptop to stop 'rocking' on my table while I type.
This made lighting so much easier! Once you connect it to a slave the freedom you have is awesome, but what makes this purchase even better is that since the price doesn't change you have a cool carrying case that gives you a small compartment for extra batteries and room enough for small cables. Love it.
I have hunted for months a digital camera that is, within this price range, small, light, elegant, user friendly and gives good natural looking shots without the nasty flash effect.what i found is Amazing shots with this camera, can use it in dim daylight without a flash, can change the modes to b/w, sepia filter, magenta filter, enhance flesh tones and increase saturation.3.3 mega pixels which gives u amazing results both on and off screen.Zoom lens and 3x Optical Zoom.what i extremly like about it is the manual focus and the ability to capture dim daylight like it is, without a blur and without the nasty flash.
Bought this for my 12 year old sons birthday. He loves having a large amount of space for putting not just music but video. Now he uses the video when we go on trips. I like it because I don't have to have itunes installed on my computer. I do wish it had come with a wall charger.
I had problems with this router the moment I got it home. I had to use the 90-day free customer service line 5 times in the first 3 months of having the router. Then on the fourth month, the router died for no apparent reason. Then I had to pay to send the router back to Netgear to get a replacement. I will never purchase another Netgear product.
The cable works just fine. It's great to be able to have my Garmin Legend turned on for hours while traveling in the car, without the hassle of batteries (rechargeable or not).
The Pixma MP530 provided all the features I was looking for. I wanted a printer with different ink tanks for each color, I wanted a fast printer with great print resolution. This printer has a great scanner and copier and works quite nicely. I have yet to make use of the fax capability, but I did not buy it for that anyway. I only have two complaints. First, I came from several years of using Epson printer products. The durabrite ink from Epson is so much nicer in that it doesn't smudge when it gets a slight drop of water on it. Canon does not have any comparable ink. Second, when you print full color photos with a lot of blank there appears to be some significant banding of the colors. Other than that, the batch scanning works great and the print resolution is outstanding, even in draft mode.
The frame and everything about picture viewing works great. The Wifi just will not connect to my router. I have a Netgear and an Apple Tile Capsule with Airport built in and I can not connect to either one. Other than that its a great product.
I originally intended the use of the privacy screen for class so prying eyes won't be able to see what i would be doing. Its a great product, most of my friends that see it ask me what happened to my screen and I explain. But the biggest problem I have with the privacy filter, and thats why its 4 stars rather than 5 is that I use the filter with the newer MacBooks that don't have the plastic frame around the screen and it moves occasionally and it doesn't stick on properly, other than that its one of the best 40 dollars i have spent in a long time, and I highly recommend it.
I originally ordered the cable directly from Cables to Go, but it was more expensive and they didn't have what I wanted. To my surprise, they had it through amazon for less money. Not sure why it was easier to buy through Amazon but it was.
I guess it is naive, and maybe everyone already knows this, but just in case I thought I'd drop a line to say that it works fine to back up all my stuff even though it shows up as MS DOS (that scares me) and I have a laptop with OS X.It kind of freaks me out that it says MS DOS, and that might turn Mac people off, but I bought this unit because I heard good things from my Mac-only friends.I dumped 700 images, 300 papers and about 4000 mp3s onto this thing and I still have tons of room for more stuff.
This product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks youThis product was great . I would recommend to anyone anytime.Thanks you
I looked all over for these batteries and could not find them in the stores that use to sell them. I looked on amazon and there they were I would not have been able to take pictures of my brothers weddding if I didn't have the batteries. Thank you I will be at this site alot.
A very nice mouse for the price. I bought it as a secondary computer mouse but now using it instead of Apple mighty mouse.I used to use an MX7 cordless before, of course it's not compared to that one (especially when my big hands are in account) but still a very smooth mouse.I'd pay a little more for a cordless version if existed. But there's still a "bigger & handful" mouse in my mind.I found the "scroll click" buttons very useful. Nudging the scroll wheel left&right; gives you two programmable clicks. I use it as a keyboard stroke and saves "a lot of time"Just a little reminder, I'm experiencing a premature "carpal tunnel syndrome" and using that "scroll click" with my index finger seems to be causing some pain @ near future. Not a minus for the product, just a reminder for guys like me.Overall: A good product. A good price/performance ratio. I'd prefer a bigger mouse but would be o.k. for most people.Reminder: Please pay attention on your working ergonomics. When it hurts, it hurts really bad!
I used my friend's Netgear 624. The setup was easy (I needed to set up the connection twice because I didn't wait long enough for the DSL modem to reconfigure) and the connection was good.I bought a Netgear 614 wireless router and have some problems in completing the setup. I hope someone with the Netgear routine and DSL service can help me. I am usinf SBC DSL Service.I connected everything following the steps described by Netgear. I am having some problem with the "Configuration Assistant". It has the following questions:Does your Internet Connection Requires A Login ?- I put down "No".Account Name (if required) - Host nameDomain Name (if required)- First time, I didn't put anything to these 2 fields. Then I put sbc.net, www.sbc.net, ww.sbc.com, etc.Internet IP AddressDomain Name Server Address- I used the default setting (automatically getting them from the provider).The test window popped up and it told me I should see the Netgear homepage if everything was set up right but I waited for 15 mins and nothing happened.Does anyone know whether I should put anything to the Account Name and/or Domain Name ? If so, what should I put down there ? Should I call SBC Internet Support ? Thanks.
The Griffin iTrip does everything it says it will, effectively broadcasting sound to your radio and doing so in as unobtrusive a manner as is humanly possible. Though it does diminish battery performance, this is really only noticable on long trips and extended time away from a charger. (...). The preset station, 87.9, is nearly useless if you live in a city with a lot of public radio stations (usually found near the end of the dial), and gives the poorest sound. I nearly returned this thing until fiddling with the preset stations and finding one in the 100's that gives nearly perfect sound.
I bought the discontinued model much like this one (C3855) which is like this one in almost every way. This player cannot be used anywhere but on a completely flat unmoving surface. Anywhere else, it skips so much you cannot hear the music. The headphones that come with the player suck too, they have no sound range. They sound HORRIBLE. The only good atribute of this If you want a durable Portable CD Player though, this is one. I dropped it from the top row of a set of bleachers, onto a concrete floor and it still worked. If you want the best value for your money, buy a Sony with ESP2 and spend a bit more. You will be much happier with it and it will last a lot longer. Trust me, Sony gives you a lot more value for your money.
I have been using it for the past 4 yrs and its still works perfect. Very good product at a reasonable price.
This radio was exactly what we wanted. Easy installation with enclosed template. Remote works from all areas in our kitchen which is rather large (20' plus). Sound level is more than sufficient (we use only about 20% of the available level)and sound quality is excellent for our purposes. Radio, 3 CD-Bays worked right out of the box. No problems encountered.
stylish and user friendly.....this camera is excellent. the stills are almost perfect..nothing a lil editing cant fix as long as you know what you are doing. if you love photography as much as me...(and if you buy this camera you probably do) get a 4gig sd memory card to with it...and spare batteries too. THIS CAMERA IS THE BEST EVER. THANK YOU CANON
The description says genuine. The tags on the units says genuine. Rated at 90watts. "NOT" One of my laptops identified it as a 65watt the other list them as unknown. Either way you can't recharge the battery with a 65watt. So my laptop is tied down like a desktop. Lesson learned.......Buy cheap....that's what you get.
THE ONLINE BUYING EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN REALLY E Z IT WAS A FIRST FOR ME AND THE APPLE COMPUTER I PURCHASED IS A SWEET MACHINE. THESE GUYS AT ABCDCOMPUTERS HAVE BEEN REALLY GREAT, I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH. I RECEIVED THE MACHINE REALLY QUICKLY IN VERY NICE SHAPE, IT IS CLEAN AND FAST, I HAD A SMALL PROBLEM THAT THEY TOOK CARE OF REALLY FAST, I'M A SENIOR WITH VERY FEW TEC SKILLS SO I CALLED THESE GUYS A FEW TIMES, THEY ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS AND THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY, THEY EVEN CALLED ME BACK, I WILL SURELY USE THEM AGAIN THE NEXT TIME I NEED A COMPUTER AND I'M TELLING ALL MY FRIENDS, THANKS GUYS IT'S REALLY NICE TO BUY SOMETHING AND IT LIVES UP TO WHAT WAS ADVERTISED AND MORE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I AM ALSO LOOKING FORWARD TO ORDERING MORE STUFF ON AMAZON.
Wonderful sound quality, no need to turn up the volume more than half way with these earphones, also very comfortable!
I waited a long time to buy a lens like this one with f/1.4D, what I didn't know and what was not clearly mark on the description is that this is a manual focus lens. It might be great for studio photographers, but as a parent chasing kids to get &#34;that&#34; great photo, manual focus just doesn't work. I tried the lens for 2 days, pictures are great but hard to get right a moving target. I ended up returning it and buying the auctomatic focus version of this lens. PLEASE type somewhere that this is not an automatic focus lens.
Best 5.1 computer speakers in the world
from my opinion, this 16Gau is really good, I dont know how different it is goint to be from expensive monster wire.
I have never in stalled this antenna. It came with a couple of small parts missing to start with, but I was able to locate suitable replacements from a local hardware store. I still haven't been able to get anyone to install it. However I can set it a window at ground level and get perfect HD reception from stations 60 miles away, pretty impressive. Now if I could only get it installed on the roof!!
I just ordered my second one of these. I put one on a TV that never had cable and it gets great reception. I get all the local stations in my area. We just dropped cable, and I'm ordering one for the TV that had cable. The picture is great, the setup is simple, and it is dirt cheap. I could probably pick up more channels with an amplified antenna, but I get everything local here and can watch all my shows. I live outside the city, but not very far outside of it for those curious. I'd say I'm within ten to fifteen miles of the towers.
This is a camera i didn't want to buy, the owner of the shop told me about it, since i was looking for some good camera.THE FACT is that for few money i have now a GREAT camera for family and business pictures, the pictures are amazing at day and depending on the distance incredible at night with a flash you won't believe, is so powerfull the flash, and sensible to darkness...It takes hours of WAV audio at perfect rate, more less 5 hours of audio, and 6minutes of complete video with audio at 600 x 480 if i'm not wrong, finally the most amazing thing is the battery life...I think they discontinued this product because is too much competence for other cameras...the battery recharges with an adapter and from USB, i use the adapter rarely since she takes energy from USB port meanwhile downloading pictures and files...It comes with a program to download files, and i don't know what else to say since i'm not being paid for making this ejjje :DAny way my name is Piero from Spain and i arrive here because i wan't to buy another camera to have to my wife.I forgot to say it has a nice color panel to see pictures and video and sound on the go....bye
I live in Chicago, a huge city with few hills and many TV stations, so consider this before I say:This antenna works great! I live in an apartment building. I hooked up the DB2 to my HDTV, put the antenna in the window, and bingo! I got more than 30 stations in crystal clear HD! I'm canceling cable right after the World Cup (hanging on to ESPN for another month). I paid around $35 once for this antenna instead of $70 PER MONTH for cable. EASY CHOICE. Down with Cable ripoffs and monopolies. Go open air!Check out this website to see what type of antenna will work best for you:[...]
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.
Love it! Travel friendly and keeps my laptop safe and scratch free. Love the color too!
I haven't explore much of the camera yet. the image is quit good. and I love the design of the camera. at this price, you won't find a better choice
1. Less than $102. works with Linux3. free shipping4. fast shippingIT also has brackets for use with a low profile or full desktop.
The handles attached to the cooker by small, low quality screws. Each handle is being held only by a single screw. Also the post where the handle and screw are inserted is small and rounded and allows the handle to wiggle even after the screw is tightened, especially on the long handle. The long handle came off after the second use. It is going back to Amazon now.
I have use this cam without any problem. Wireless is rock solid, image good. 270 degree coverage is hard to beat, low light good, free software excellent for the price.Still scratching my head trying to figure out why those other guys are having so much trouble!
The Firepit was exactly as described and of good quality. Arrived faster than promised. A quality item to get and enjoy an evening with the family roasting marshmellows.
I purchased the 6 qt Stainless Presto cooker to replace an old model of the same. It looks really good out of the box, but had a few disappointments. First, the supplied rack is aluminum. I called the company and they promptly sent me a stainless steel one. This has always puzzled me. My old one which is about 30 or more years old also came with an aluminum rack. Guess they just don't get it that you're buying stainless because you don't want to cook in aluminum!Then I put it together and the lower handle was not tight. It actually slipped around. My husband tightened it some more and it was ok. But the warning not to tighten it too much so you don't strip the threads doesn't make sense. It needs to be tightened quite a lot.OK now I'm ready to cook. Only put water in to try it out, etc. Tried twice, and it stained inside and got slight rust spots on the bottom. This is obviously a very poor grade of stainless. Made in China. I was able to clean it up but do not care to have to do this every time I use it. I would have given it 1 star, but the customer service was polite and efficient and sent me a new stainless rack and a new handle and screw.However, I returned this and bought a more expensive but made in Spain and obviously excellent quality Fagor Futuro. Am very pleased with it.
I've tried a bunch, this charges and is very easy to use. It has no real downside but all of the transmitters are prone to drop areas. I would recommend it totally.
This is a very good entry level machine, essentially an upgraded SD1200. Its not too complicated, just insert the disc and work your way through the dvd's menu. You are not paying for the extras like multiple disc play.Overall, this machine is quiet and reliable. It get s lots of use in my house, and the only complaint is that the remote could be a lot better. However, from a practical standpoint we don't need to do all that much with the remote other than navigate through the dvd menus.This unit will not be the one to select for a high end system, but if you are looking for a basic entry level unit then look no further
These speakers are great. The sound quality is superb. They are easy to set up and operate. The remote is very useful. The only drawback is they are not very easy to transport because of the limited area to grip. It is so great to have found a speaker system that is made for creative mp3's in an IPOD dominated market.
I have bought this unit after watching an ad on TV showing that it have a reality mode where you will see real views while driving. I decided to buy it but then returned it 2 days later after navigating with it on 3 trips. I was disappointed by the POIs which are VERY few as I was comparing it to my son Mio, the battery life was very short despite that I charged it all night through, and there was no reality view in NC as advertised, and the navigation was not accurate. I returned it back and bought the Mio C720t which have a fantastic database of 12 million POIs, VERY Accurate Navigator, a camera that register the location and the navigator can take you back to the same location, and a LOT more of bells and whistles. Sorry Navigon, your unit looks fantastic, but functions poorly.
almost feels like i have a brand new computer.great product..., just dont place your order on a weekend, else it'll take FOREVER to ship if you choose crucial as a shipper.* hint * always CHoose AMAZON!!!
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
This is the best case in its price range, period. Two 120mm fan mounts combined with a CPU duct make this case very cool and also very quiet.
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 cooker gets extremely hot on both the high and low settings. It would surely ignite a dish towel or paper towel if it came in contact for a while. I also received a 2nd degree burn on my wrist when I touched the unit. I would not dare leave this cooker unattended or sleep while it is on. I called customer service to express my concerns and they told me they would send me a new base. A month later I am still waiting and they no longer answer my emails.I made the mistake of buying this pot while on vacation at a store that is not in my area. Otherwise I would have returned it right away.
I just bought this exact same belkin hdmi 6 foot cable and it is really really really great. I work for sears and know a little bit about liquid crystal displays and plasmas and 720 and 1080p and i just bought my first HD LCD 37" LG and man this thing is awesome! I used to play my ps3 on some other tv which was a tube and when i got the tv and plugged in those hdmi cables it was like i was at the store looking at the clear display tvs lol. ANYWAY if you have an hd tv of 720p or 1080p you have to get thise cable because its what really makes it hd.
I also have problems with the paint coming off the case. Also, the case is really intended for the Zire 21, where the power cable and the USB connection are off the top edge of the PDA: The case hinges at the top, flipping open like a Star Trek communicator, so access to these ports is easy.This is NOT for the Zire 31: Palm added a Secure Digital card slot and a headphone socket to the 31, and there apparently was not enough room for the power and USB connector as well, not to mention the infared sensor, on the top edge. On the 31, power and USB are imbedded along the left edge, and there's a white rubber cover attached to the case to cover those holes when they're not in use. The PDA is attached to the case by applying adhesive velcro strips to the case and PDA, and the sides of the case are too high when the case is open to permit plugging these into the PDA without physically pulling the PDA partially off the velcro.Still looking for some protection for a really good PDA.
Sound quality is pretty good for an under cabinet model, but I do wish the tuning and memory set up was more intuitive. Overall, we use this item daily and would recommend it to anyone.
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.
I sleep right through my ordinary alarm clock, but setting my Screaming Meanie Model TZ-220 in the "Timer" mode and at "Medium" volume (90 dB) wakes me up every time. You have to press the circular button marked with the key symbol and the "Hour" and "Minute" buttons at the same time to turn off the alarm, which also helps me to wake up.The 120 dB setting makes my ears ring, so I don't use it, but others who don't hear as well as I do may find it very useful.I only give this product four stars because it's too easy to press the "key" button on it accidentally just after turning off or setting the alarm, which turns on the "Emergency" alert, which sounds continuously until you turn it off by pressing the same three buttons mentioned above. That's very annoying.However, that's the only problem I have with my Screaming Meanie. This product enables me to wake up on time, every time, so I'm giving it four stars.
I was worried about this book after reading the other reviews on Amazon but I found it to be a very useful reference for planning, last minute decisions and historical context. Definitely worth using.
Does what it is asked to do, protect the front element of your lens. besides who has time for lens paper when an all cotton t-shirt is handy! seriously folks you must use a filter for any lens and a sky or haze does the trick.the t-shirt reference was that it is cheaper to buy a new filter than a new lens!
I was curious about the world of racing wheels, and having never owned one I didn't want to go the 300 dollar route and decided to get this wheel with the intention of seeing if I really enjoyed racing games enough to get a better one.I find the wheel to be too small, just kind of makes it feel like a toy. The hardware driver support is weak, its out there but took me forever to get some vibration in game. Never managed any force feedback, but just tried a couple of need for speed games with it and its very possible I just missed a setting somewhere.All in all its a fine wheel for playing around, and I have had enough fun with it to teach me that I want the real deal someday. After beating NFS Shift and trying a few other racers I haven't used it much, it provided a solid couple of weekends of entertainment and was worth the price but now'll maybe bundle it up with an old ps/2 and try to sell it.
Got this for my new iPod. Both have been an absolute pleasure. This was simple to install and use. No issues at all!
The black tray is made of a low-quality plastic. It cannot be removed from the jewel case without cracking. Therefore, these jewel cases should not be purchased for replacing a music CD jewel case as you will not be able to insert the paper liner that makes up the back and spine of a music CD.
I did plenty of research before buying this set of speakers. I use it mainly for games and music with an occasional DVD. At $129 these speakers are a steal. They rival the Klipsch 4.1 system but are only a fraction of the cost. I was also considering the Creative 2500s but I found these to fit my needs more since the 5.1 system is mainly for DVDs. In my opinion, the BA4800s are better than the Altecs and Creative speakers. The only 4.1 speakers better are the Klipschs and the videologic crossfires. You should check that site out before any speaker purchases.
When you're talking digital, if you have connection, it's as good as it gets. I got connection, so I've got high definition. Why would I want to spend several times this price for the same picture?
There doesn't seem to be much selection in Dual Layer DVD media so far and the prices at retailers are very high. Fortunately I have found these Memorex discs to be reasonable priced through Amazon and have had no issues playing back the video on very old and new equipment. I just wish they carried a 100 pack for a better discount.
Fantastic Slim Lazy Suzan for my 20 pound Samsung 22 inch LCD TV.Smooth operation!
I use 2 monitors, each with 1600x1200 resolution and I have no problems with precision. It does take up quite a bit of desk real estate, but it's worth it. My only complaint is that the standard pen is a little small for my hands, but if you've got average sized hands, you should be OK.
This is an affordable size Memory Stick Pro that has enough room for lots of high-res photos and/or movies. It's finally less painful to pay for Sony-compatible storage devices.
Very fast charger, great design. Kudos to the engineers for the great design. Also has a great price. Don't buy anything else!
This router is OK especially for the low price (you can get it for $10 refurbished from time to time), but there are two problems with it.1. I cannot connect to it with my Lenovo t420, which has a INTEL wireless N6205 card. This is consistent, even when there is no other devices connected to the router (hence eliminate the maximum device connection explanation), My other laptop, Lenovo W520, which has a N6200, works perfect and never lose connection.2. My samsung captivate phone can connect to it with wifi for about 2 month. Then for some reason it can never connect back to the same wifi. Even til now it still has the same problem.The router serves several computer, 2 tablets, and a few phones well. Just the above two problem. Use caution if you have the same devices as mentioned above.
Lefties of the world unite, at least, around this mouse. I am ambidextrous but have always preferred to mouse left, settling on less than satisfactory solutions now that most mice are more or less ergonomically shaped. The Logitech MX 610 is crafted for lefties (and feels quite odd in the right hand, by the way). The feel and function are terrific. It comes with email and instant message notification lights, the timing of which may be varied - not particularly useful IMHO but do not detract from otherwise excellent function. Heavy enough to feel solid, light enough to allow quick use, overall, a "just right" (or should that be, "just left") product.
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.
Being a gamer and having recently upgraded my motherboard and the cpu a new graphics card was of course a must. I read a lot of reviews on different cards and what finally made me buy it was when i read that you could play a game like battlefied 2414 on max resolution with max details.Now to the facts. When it came i was positively surprised that it didn't even need en extra power connector. Another plus is the fact that it doesn't come with a fan but is *silent cooled* so it really is very quiet.Finally i have to say that it actually exceeded my expectations in terms of graphics power. resolution of 1440*900 playing bF 2142 max details is not a problem for this card.Reason i only gave 4 stars is that the performance for playing ghost recon is definitely too poor.Conclusion : Price/performance - the best you can get!!!!!
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.
Very good product, I like the assorted colors and having the lines to write on. I have been unable to find these in stores, hope you get more in stock.
The Nexstar 4 SE is a great buy at $499. This is a real telescope, not something bought at a discount store. The Goto tripod works well and is stable. The only thing missing is a low power eyepiece. A 40mm eyepiece would be nice. It comes with a 25mm. Add a 2X barlow or a few other eyepieces and you've got it made. It's small enough to leave set up. I won't call it a grab and go telescope, but it's close. For planetary, lunar, and solar(FOR SOLAR VIEWING YOU MUST BUY A SOLAR FILTER!!! DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN WITHOUT ONE!!! IT WILL BLIND YOU FOREVER!!!) this scope is great. For deep space you'll want something bigger. I'm not saying you can't see deep space objects, you can, but they won't look like pictures from the Hubble.
Typical Belkin junk. I just got this home and tried to "clamp" it on to several different thicknesses of wood on my desk. This thing flops around like an old man's johnson. The clamping feature is useless. I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow.
After 3 years of occasional use the screen went black with only sound. This was occuring intermitenly over the past year and a half but has now become permanent.DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA
I've had this pouch for awhile now and this product is great. I have a Sony DSC-P1 camera, which fits perfectly. The best part about the Z10 is the protection. It's thick inline supports your device so you feel a sense of comfort when heading out to the real world. I recommend the Z10 for small camera's and small cell phones. If you have something bigger, check out the higher models.
This has been the best printer I have owned (out of about 10 printers). Fantastic printing, ink last a long time, and never needs cleaning every other print like other inkjets I have owned.For those that say this printer doesn't support WPA, you are wrong. It isn't very straight forward in the setup, but I am using WPA-PSK right now with this printer.1. Use the web interface to access the printer.2. Go to "Wireless Settings" (may have to log on first)3. Click "Enable Encryption"4. Click "Advanced Configuration" button5. Select "Infrastructure" and click Next6. Enter the SSID under "Enter Network Name" and click Next7. Select "EAP/PSK" and click Next8. Enter the shared key under "Passphrase" and click Next9. Click FinishI wanted to put this here as it took me a bit to get it going and hopefully this will help somebody.
This clock radio/CD player is great. It is under the cabinets in my kitchen and is a great product. It is slim and doesn't take up much room. The sound quality is also very good. No complaints - glad I bought this.
it was shipped promptly, but the tapes were broken and it was to much of a hassel to return
These headphones are great in every way but one - the cord is waaaay too short! OMG, would it be so much to add another foot?!
This switch works great. Simple to use as just pluging it in. Works well in a mixed (10/100) and (10/100/1000) network. No fuss great fast product! I would Recomened this to friends and family.
I was having audio 'glitches' with my HTPC. The onboard sound was cutting out and driving us crazy. This little device provides 5.1 optical digital sound that works great for a very cheap price. I cannot say enough good about this product...
I have only had the Canon 800 SD for a few weeks and so far I am thrilled with my purchase. Feature packed, I will probably never use alot of its capability. With all of its features, however, it does everything I wanted in an ultra compact. Picture quality is outstanding, which is the primary reason I chose this camera.
We purchased this slow cooker and as others have said, it seemed to cook really fast. We had an 8 pound pork loin and according to everything I saw, it should have taken about 9 1/2 to 10 hours on low or 7 1/2 hours on high. My husband put it in around noon and checked on it about 6:30. It looked done so he removed it, and cut it up. It was all dried out. He turned the cooker off, put the meat back in to keep it warm and put the top on it. I came home about 30 minutes and went in the kitchen to take a look. As I was leaning over to view, I heard a noise and all of the sudden, the handle on top of the lid blew off like a shotgun and the entire lid shattered. The bulk of the lid stayed together but shards of glass did drop into the cooker ruining the entire dinner. We called the company and they had never heard about this before. They are sending us a new one so we'll have to see on the next go around. I will update my review when I try out the new one...
I got this router after trying several pre-N and wireless G MIMO routers for my home. All of them had some problem or the other, including interference from cordless phones, but not this one!Straight out of the box, it worked like a charm and still going....fingers crossed!
This is a review of the:Tiffen 52mm Color Graduated Neutral Density 0.6 FilterBottom-line: useless. It makes no difference for exposure. A cheap equivalent cokin works much better than this.This filter is pretty much useless. I've recently bought a cokin grad neutral density 0.6 and is much better than this useless piece of glass. It makes absolutely no difference in my pictures (while the equivalent cokin one works fine).My suggestion is: stay away from this and save your money.
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.
It can be used with the provided arm band or in your belt. But you need to unlatch yout belt to place it on and off. It's difficult to make selections once in your belt but you don't need to worry if you have good and long playlists ;).I have not had chance to go to the Gym or run with it using the armband. I have just used it for a walk and I found a little bit unconfortable since I might have some blod presure problems in my left arm.I found the crystal cover a bit larger than my iPod screen, so the edges have air in between the cover and the screen and I'm constantly pressing the edges to prevent it falls off. One star less for that.It might be becuase this product is for the 30GB Video but as far as I know the screen of a 30GB it's the same size as the 80GB Classic.
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
I am happy with this purchase and have recommended that my company purhcase these for our employee use. Fast access with a slim design.
Film is trash. Was stored vertically instead of flat, and the chemical coating that captures the image has flowed significantly downward 25%-75% (rough avg) leading huge sections of the shot blank and the rest rippled. Useless.About to contact seller for refund.
I bought these plugs in 11/06, I all ready needed to replace them. The right earplug stopped working after a month. Prior to that time, great sound. I jogged and worked out w/ them 3times/wk. Very disappointed. The cheapo plugs that came w/ my mp3 lasted at least a yr and I jogged /worked out them almost everday. Soooo...if you're satisfied w/ a month's worth of excellent, stereo concert quality, surround sound, go ahead and blow $30+. Otherwise, keep looking for plugs of better quality.
This decent EN-EL3e battery is well built by Nikon, works well in D700. Actually there're 3 ways to buy a EN-EL3e or equivalent battery as listed below:1. Buy the genuine one sold by Amazon.com (or other authorized Nikon dealers). It's a little expensive (about $37 - $38 as of late 2010) and with short 30-day warranty, but it's the legitimate, genuine, real, original Nikon EN-EL3e battery that you can trust, also the only choice to keep your camera's warranty.2. Third party off-brand cheaper equivalents, knock-offs or replacements. Some of them are really cheap, less than $10, others are more expensive, but still cheaper than the genuine Nikon one. They may or may not work with your camera, I tried several brands and then finally gave up this idea because of glitches here and there, like fast self-discharge inside camera even when camera is turned off, drop capacity from 30% suddenly to 0%, weird charging behaviors, etc.3. The so-called "Nikon EN-EL3e" sold by vendors (like HD Camcorders & More) in Amazon MarketPlace, or other vendors somewhere else. They have the same or a little bit cheaper price than the one sold by Amazon.com or other Nikon-authorized dealers. I don't have a thorough conclusion yet, nor can I say all of them are fake, but be aware that there do are some counterfeit or fake Nikon EN-EL3e batteries on the market. The one I encountered is "Cells made in Japan, Pack assembled in China", please see my uploaded picture and notes. The worst thing is the Pic.Meter doesn't work properly, meaning the battery cannot "remember" how many pictures it takes after being fully charged. For details, please search "EN-EL3e bad memory" online and you'll see my blog: "Be aware: counterfeit or fake Nikon EN-EL3e battery". Another reviewer M.Learn mentioned similar finding on March 18, 2008. Amazon should purge these fake products sold on its MarketPlace.BTW, there is a cheap and good after-market charger:Premium EN-EL3 EN-EL3e Digital Camera Battery Rapid Charger with Car Adapter for Nikon Digital SLR D700, D300, D200, D90, D80, it really works well with EN-EL3e battery.Giving it a 4-star because of its warranty is only 30 days.
These head phones where given as a Christmas gift and they work now and then and disapointed that I have to pay the shipping to return them. That's what I get for shopping too early!
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 bought this for my husband for Christmas. He is not very knowledgable of the computer and yet he found this easy to sync with his email and calendar and uses it everyday. It came recommended to me for someone who is not up on electronic devices but would like the convience of working with a pda. It does everything he needs and is easy to use. Best gift I bought him in a long time, and he actually uses it and loves it.
Can't believe the price for this item. Excellent! Fast shipping, and def. a great product and price for it!
I was really quite impressed at everything that you can do with this Visor. For the price you can not beat it. Perfect for students and business people! I would recommend getting a keyboard for it however since the Graffi style type writing can be difficult to get used to and quite frustrating. I personally went with the Targus stowaway keyboard and love it because it is so easy to carry and take anywere with you and is quite. Also they keys on it are full sized so typing is not difficult at all.
This flash drive works very well, with fast transfer speeds and quick dismounting. It doesn't come with any programs that launch automatically (an annoying feature of some drives, even on Macs). In short, this is fine and fast flash drive.
I recently bought a used S5000. It was a small upgrade. I am very pleased with the photos that I've printed. Although I would highly suggest buying a larger memory card. I don't upload very often so I needed a larger card than my 128MB. I searched to see if I could use a 2GB type M+. I couldn't find any information on the M+ but research said that the M would work. I even called Fuji and they couldn't tell me. I took a chance and it works like a charm. At 3M I can get more than 2500 photos with the M+. Get the upgrade at $25, it's worth it.
I've used this product in a variety of home applications. It is very good for reaching rooms where Wi-Fi doesn't reach and the self-configuration works as expected. The status lights are helpful. These nodes do not require IP addresses so they are relatively invisible to the routed network. Compared to rewiring my home with Cat 5 or 6, this product offers very good value.On the other side of the ledger, in my home (built 1990) I'm unable to achieve more than 9 Mbps peak node-node throughput with these products on a WinXP-based LAN. More importantly, average performance is approx. 2-3 Mpbs with high variability. This performance doesn't support the advertised application of watching DVD-quality, let alone HD-quality, video over a PowerLink HD LAN. Music and light file transfer works just fine. The diagnostic tool is very rudimentary and not quite ready for use by anyone without technical background. Seems like more of a released lab tool than an end-user application.I'm not quite ready to give up trying to make these products work for high quality video over a LAN. If successful, I'll amend this review with the good news.
The price was great and it fit very well. It looks well made. I have only used it for a few weeks, but I love it.
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.
Canon Digital Rebel XTi is a dream come true. I have wanted this camera for the last four years. I had bought another Canon which I have used a great deal with photos that are quite nice. However, this new Canon takes better photos with ease of use. Camera is "user friendly" even for a novice like me.
The Handspring Backup Springboard Module is a quick and easy way to keep your Visor's data safe. The module accommmodates all the data on a Visor Deluxe, and its simple one-step backup and restore processes are virtually fool-proof.This module provides a second form of backup for users who synchronize their Visor handhelds to a PC or a Mac. For users who don't sync to a PC or Mac, this module is a must-have to keep your data safe.
Generally speaking you get what you pay for. However this cable performs as well as others costing many times more. The more expensive cables tend to be over engineered for home use; sure if you expect to be unplugging the cable frequently, or have a run longer than six feet, or are using it outside, then maybe go for something more expensive. Otherwise I doubt anyone could tell the difference in audio or visual results between this and the more expensive choices.
5 years later they are still going strong!!! Sat on em a few times and held my weight. I don't recommend try that though.
This Machine is a Dream! The only thing that might be better is the Dual 800 MHZ machine that cost considerably more.With the super drive, made by Pioneer by the way, you can turn and burn anything. Apple SHOULD have made this DVD-RW but locked that out with the firm ware provided.The Drive is a CD-RW/DVD-RW made by pioneer and in a pc would do just that. Why Apple chose to lock out this feature is just what keeps &quot;The Mac from being on every desk top in America! No logic to it!!The Power Mac Quick Silver is a Mercedes Benz in the computor world. Sleek, pretty, and worth the money. A Graphic generating Machine! I use it for Digital video. I am satisfied that I bought one. There is something about having a top of the line machine that you can not explain unless you have one. It's a feeling of being able to do anything . Its Great!!
I don't have a lot of use for DVD-R's these days but when I need them, these are the ones I get. They rarely fail and the price is right.
I bought these over a month ago from Amazon, and they are truly amazing. I've heard lots of computer speakers, and this set beats all of them hands down. There are some things you should know, however: (1) these speakers WILL work on the final release of Windows 95 (I bought a pair for my wife's computer which runs on the final release, and they run perfectly), but not on earlier releases; (2) they definitely run on Windows 98; (3) they run really well on Windows ME; and (4) they do NOT run with full functionality on Windows 2000. Altec Lansing has not developed, and its tech people claim they will not develop, drivers for the audio management software for Windows 2000. The speakers will work with limited functionality with Windows 2000, but they will sound no better than another decent set of computer speakers that cost less than half of these--you completely lose the surround sound capability of these speakers under Windows 2000. I switched my computer from Windows 2000 to Windows ME because of these speakers. They're that good.
this piece of junk has no proper instructions as to how to install it,as well as pieces of the "packaged" items were missing!!! FALSE ADVERTISEMENT
I had a set of speakers that came with my 1st computer worked well but thought it was time for an upgrade. These sound great to me little better than what I had. Great for the money.
There isn't much to say about something as simple as a filter. These fit together and work together well and the polarized filter eliminates almost all glare.
Not what I expected. Images are genaric at best. No wonder a professional is so expensive.
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 a comicbook artist and I have a huge scanner that I use to scan artboards ( it cost me like 1000 bucks) and I also wanted a scanner that was good for sketchbooks. So I got this one. Great price, it's easy to set-up and the quality is great.
You can not get a better mouse for this price. It's solidly made. It has features of the $40 mouse. The wireless feature works flawlessly. And best of all the price is much less than the 'popuular discount retailer' and there's free shipping. You can't go wrong.
I had owned a Nikon 3.1 Megapixel Digital camera prior to this one. It finally started giving me some focus issues after almost 6 years of use, so it was time for a new camera. I research the heck out of every product I purchase. The two I was considering were the H5 and Canon's S3-IS. Everything I read leaned slightly in favor of the Sony. The deciding factor was the LCD. Sony had the awsome LCD and Canon's was barely visible in bright sunlight. (I did go to a local retailler to check it out) So I bought the Sony. Read the manual through and through. The beautiful LCD comes with a price. IT SWALLOWS BATTERIES like they were'nt even there. 2 batteries are not enough to power this LCD. I tried several brands of batteries, consumer and pro grade. Never made it past 40 pictures with flash. The second reason this product is so weak-an average of 2-3 clear shots out of every 10. Image quality, to me, is quite important. I write this entry to warn you all, the pictures on my 6 year old camera blew these away. In the end, I simply opted to spend an extra $100 and buy Canon's Digital Rebel. Best digital pictures I've ever seen. I will never buy another Sony product again.
We received our new charger for my daughters nintendo DS lite in record time. Quick service, good packaging all for a low price. Much appreciated.
I was having a problem with my digital cable and decided to rewire my distribution. I used the Channel Vision HS-3 3-way splitter because I had three digital cable runs. Once I moved everything and hooked it up through this splitter, my reception was as close to perfect as it could get. This is a good splitter and if you need one for three devices, buy this one.CHANNEL VISION HS-3 3-WAY Pcb Based Splitters/combiner
I selected this color laser as a follow on to my previous Brother B/W laser because it was such a reliable workhorse and it lasted for years. Boy was I disappointed. My first mistake was assuming the label "Brother" on the front actually meant anything. This printer is not even a Brother design, which explains a lot. I've had this Printer for over a year now, and basically, it's the worlds most efficient paper jammer. Even though it has all my checklist of features, and I can refill the toner without buying the expensive cartridges, it's all kind of pointless if you can't get the paper through. This will be the last time I buy any product by name brand only. I suspect that the problem is something simple with the paper sensor, but in my opinion, if it was designed properly in the first place, there wouldn't be any problem. Oh Brother, where art thou quality?
This is a fantastic printer for anyone that wants excellant quality photo prints up to 8 1/2 x 11. Yes, the ink is expensive, but the quality is amazing, and I have never had a problem with using non-Epson inks at 1/2 the cost. I will never understand why Epson only kept this printer on the market for about a year. I only regret that I didn't get in on their closeout at a couple of hundred dollars, as a spare would be nice.
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.
This is a nikon bag and as such has all the things you expect from nikon. You can partmentalize this bag any way you want,. It is well constructed. It carries very well with its safty latches. and the price is not that more expensive then other bags like it.
This is an amazing retro flip clock. The sound of the ticking is perfect. The batteries, though not included, the more you pay the more life of the clock you will get. The choice is either duracell or panassonic. It makes a perfect gift for old and young people who have vision problems. The numbers are clear and big. Every time it changes an hour, and when I'm near, my eyes jump to mark the beginning of the next hour! 12:59 then! Voila 1:00
Verbatim DVD-R has been my "go-to" brand for several years. I get a reliable, consistent burn each and every time.
The earpieces are connected to the band with thin plastic, and they are so tight around your head that they start to break off eventually. I am going to have to try gluing mine before they break off completely. I also had to wrap paper towels around the top of the band, so that the plastic wasn't pressed against my head. And again they are very tight on the sides, but the band is still above my head so they slide down. It is very awkward and hardly adjustable at all. I do love the extra long cord and the volume control is nice.
Very reliable and easy to use. Been using Linksys routers for over 13 years with great results.
Purchased for my XTi. I've used them for over a year and they still hold a lot of charge for a long time.
Well, I ordered the Intial DVD-1810 through Wal-Mart and I should receive it pretty soon. But in the mean time I was at Costco and saw the Mintek MDP-1810, which hopefully isn't exactly the same. I was going to return the Initial brand if I liked the Mintek. When I turned the machine on there was a blue dead pixal which was small but noticable on a black screen i.e. Letter Box format. We watched &quot;Parent Trap&quot; and the picture wasn't too bad but I did have to adjust the color and brightness a few times during the movie. When the movie finished I thought this isn't too bad until we watched the bonus material on the dvd and the picture froze a couple of times and made this funny noise. When I finally took the dvd out the machine it made a semetrical groove into the dvd! Needless to say the bonus tracks froze on my regular dvd player and did not play at all in another dvd player, the dvd is ruined.I will return the Mintek to Costco tomorrow, although the package came with a carrying case, 2 headphones and a dual jack I will have to part from it. I will also ask them to replace the dvd as well. I am praying the Initial brand fairs better. I will keep you posted.
La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-OAK Atomic Wall Clock with Outdoor TemperatureGreat Clock Really love the weather forcast
Nothing special here, of course, but it gets the job done for a good price.
Pros: Image quality, features and UI, price, optical zoom, weight.Cons: Larger than expected, not great for wide angle (or indoor, low light stuff).Thoughts: You can't beat the price. I researched for quite a while before buying this camera and I choose right; I would buy it again. It's just right for what I wanted to use it for: outdoor landscape pictures and long range. Not really interested in indoor photography. (The long shutter setting is great for night shots, as long as you have a tripod.)
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.
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.
Many users of the Garmin e-Trex bemoan the limited availability of map-data for their unit. This isn't a problem if they have the serial-data lead accessory, the GPSU application, and TextPad 4.6 or Microsoft XL.By taking a good quality map of an area of interest, scan the map and create a bitmap image ( using Photoshop Elements, for example), which is then loaded into the GPSU application so that a map-data file can be created. This file can then be opened in TextPad 4.6 or Microsoft XL so that the data can be arranged in alphabetical order and catalogued sections. It can also be printed out if need be.I did this for Northern Ireland by scanning a good quality roadmap, and loading all the data into the e-Trex. (e-mail me if anyone wants the files).This procedure can be applied to any country or region. The only restriction being the e-Trex's memory capacity.There isn't a `Where am I Now' feature, but selecting the screen for speed, etc., brings up an option to display - continuously - where you are and are going, without the need to mark a waypoint, like I did when the e-Trex was first gotten.
I picked these up several years ago. I use them on my PC mostly and I have had no problems despite the fact that the cord has been rolled over hundreds of times by me and my kids. They are light which is real plus, they are very comfortable on the ears and the sound is good. I like the long cord because I can sit in a chair away from the PC and still listen to my music while watching something TV. The downside is that the cord length is what led to it's demise-my kids did just what I like to do =sit in the chair. The dog ran right through it and the cord ripped out of theheadset. Better that than destroying the jack on my PC. I don't have a 100 bucks for headphones and plan to get another pair of these.
It was just what I need for my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC3650. It was easy to install. Now I am up and running. Product and service are great. Thank you :-)
I bought these for a friend for her birthday..I now find out she wants them for a laptop...don't know if they will work for a laptop...but I have an older model...I love them!!!
I got these on sale at Sears and was excited but then I tried them out. They fit my ears great but sound bad. They are very crackly and every time the plug moves your sound quality distorts. I would suggest something else.
This simple little tool works just as advertised...Film leader is retrieved without a problem... I am very pleased with the tool and especially with the service. A pleasure to do business with you !!Many thanks.... Bart
After trying various fixes, new batteries, new CD, CD cleaner, I've come to the conclusion that my CD player is dead. I'm assuming it's the drive mechanism or the motor since it no longer makes a spin up sound or vibration.Other than that this was an okay CD player. The volume was a little lower than other CD players I've had, making it hard to hear on the noisier parts of my daily train ride. I also thought the MP3 display / controls were a little difficult to use, but I've been spoiled by my computer's MP3 player I suppose.
Works really well gives out good audio quality and output for the mic. If your sound card broke or is not working, this is definetly a good substitute.
Died today after under 2 years of service. That's pretty terrible for a basic piece of equipment. I have switches from 15 years ago that still work fine.Had to reset the switch fairly often(every 4 months or so). Drove me nuts making me think our DSl modem or Cisco router was buggy. Would work for a while and then just stop passing traffic.Buy from someone else.
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.
Garmin do not make this any more. All the European maps have been combimed into a single CD package.
I'm absolutely in love with these earbuds, the sound quality they produce is very high and they cancel out sound in your environment (even in the lab I work in which has very noisy vacuum pump). Also the customer service from the factory was great when I had a problem with the fittings, they sent me new ones for free within 2 days! At $30.00 it's hard to go wrong with these earbuds.
Cable was dead on arrival. It didn't work when connecting my laptop to my flat screen TV. I had better results connecting three 6 foot long HDMI cables connected with two HDMI Female/Female couplers. I am really surprised that this 15 foot cable didn't work since it is really heavy duty and it contains those magnetic shielding things at each end. As a matter of fact, this cable is literally twice as thick as my other 6 foot cables. Also, my 6 foot cables didn't have any magnetic shielding devices and they worked just fine.The worst part about this is that this cable is so heavy that is not worth paying the shipping to return the defective item. I advise people not to buy this unless they don't mind throwing money away in the event that they get a defective cable as I did.
Title says it all. Left channel/bud started to fade after 3 months of use. Never used earphones with ipod in pocket, so bending of cord was unlikely cause of fault.That said, Vmoda stood behind their product, and provided a quick exchange via mail with proof of purchase.Big picture: Tremendous value and sound. Earbuds are great for passive noise reduction of piped guido music at health club and aircraft noise.
This cable was purchased for doing tests and experimenting. It was exactly as described and I am pleased with the quality.
The best portable pocket radio I have ever owned. Granted the only others I have used were cheap, convenience store radios, but this one does not even compare to those. I did not think it would matter that much, but I can use this radio in closed areas, under bridges and in basements of old brick buildings with almost no degradation of signal reception. I am so pleased with this radio. The next test will be long term. I will have to see if it puts up with the abuse of my very physical job, the heat, the water, and the metal shavings which have affected all of my other electronic devises. Unfortunately, it is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when. But that is still yet to be seen so I should not be pessimistic. Great radio so far!
I got this to replace my MyFi which failed recently (won't charge) after a little over two years. I have to have one that records, since I like to listen while biking and hiking, and the standalone reception isn't very good when moving around. I've only had it for a month, but I really like it... It has some great features, like replay and replay record. The ability to rotate the display is excellent! It records three different ways (single song, channel, or scheduled) and has nice features to allow you to find, organize the recorded songs. Even creating playlists, and saving songs, so they don't delete when your record more. It weighs less than half of the old MyFi (keeps my shorts fro sagging, while I cut the lawn). I don't find it to be cheaply made. And I like the fact that they increased the menu complexity in order to get rid of all the buttons the MyFi had.Only 5 stars because I'm not sure but I don't think the sound is quite as good as the MyFi. I don't notice it in the house or car (over speakers); but with earbuds, I think both the separation and dynamic range are lower. Does have a nice EQ, with 8 or so presets. AND (I don't know about you, but I am glad) that it automatically reduces the volume to mid level when you cycle the power. I used to blast my ears regularly, with my MyFi.
I had bought the Griffin RoadTrip last year to use in my car. See my review of that for more details, but I found it too top-heavy to stay put, not to mention that the sound quality wasn't that great. This one is compact and delivers great sound quality (for what it is - remember you can't expect Bose-quality sound from something broadcasting over FM!). I highly recommend it.
I tried this in several different cars and in several different locations. Urban settings, it's nearly useless as every other radio signal within 60 miles is going to be stronger. Not bad on the turnpikes when you get away from cities. And best if you're in the absolute middle of no where (north woods Wisconsin, extremely isolated)...but even then it still has a lot more static than described. I wouldn't buy this again. I'd try to figure something out with either a headphone jack, a usb, or if your car's on the older side, one of those cassette adapter things that you plug in and it plays off your cassette player. This item just doesn't work well.
I've been using the Zuiko 14-42mm for over 3 years now on my Olympus evolt e-300 , and the Sigma 18-50mm lens is far better. I have just recently got it and have used it many times. It's now become my favorite lens.The Auto Focus is far faster, the Manual Focus is very smooth. It's easy to switch from one another with a click of the button. The images are clearer and the focusing is amazing on it for selective focusing. Fits good in the hand and everything turns and moves smooth.The price is amazing.Only problem I see, is it feels delicate compared to the Zuiko and the shipping was not 2-3 days like I order, more like 8 but it's all good.-Matt
OK so I have looked everywhere for this type of hood and wanted it from Canon. Thanks to Amazon I got it and a great deal. The hood does fit the 58mm lens on the Canon XSI and does a great job at blocking extra light even with the long range lens I have. It pops off and on easily for both lenses and flips backwards for storage on the lens. Works with filter and end cap.Thanks for a great deal amazon. Not bad for 23 and change. Half of what other camera shops wanted to charge me.A plus for all XSI owners.
This is great, only wish I bought more RAM. good quality picture on screen, using a pen for input is a huge plus
I attempted to purchase a holster for my iPhone. It arrived and immediately it appeared to be poor quality and when attempting to put the phone into the holster, it was clearly too small. With a great deal of effort I finally got it into the case but after that it was virtually impossible to get it back out of the case. The cost and effort to returtn it is too great for me to bother with. I have learned a good lesson.
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!
Don't buy this product ! Not only is the hardware quality poor, the on-screen menus reminiscent of 80's DOS applications, but it also fries iPods. Yes my perfectly functioning iPod worked for awhile with the Home Dock, and now - nothing !
I've had these Sennheiser's for a couple of years, and there are four major points that I'd like to cover:1) They sound great. Awesome clarity. Ample bass, but no distortion. Full sound.2) They fold flat and can thus be slid into the side pocket of a messenger bag or backpack for convenient portability. (Overall, the construction is STURDY).3) They diminish ambient noise well. I'm a graduate student and work on my computer in coffee shops for hours, and even when I'm not listening to music, just having the these cans on my head significantly reduces peripheral noise.4) The fit is TIGHT -- if you have a big noggin. (I have to set a baseball cap on the last rung, if that gives you any idea). It's not a big deal for the first couple of hours, but after that I start to get a headache and my temples hurt. If it weren't for this, I'd give the 280 Pro's an enthusiastic 5 stars.And so, in conclusion, I'd say that if you don't have too big a head and want a truly excellent pair of headphones for around $100, these are a great bet.
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!
Worked six months then quit working. Don't buy this.Trust me!!
I was really excited to get this lense. I have just recently got into photography. I was not disappointed. Works great from what I can tell.....not a pro by any means but does what I need it to do.
Bought this box-standard 512MB card for my Dad, who I felt did not really need a fast card.I have the Sandisk 512MB UltraII, which sadly is built badly and is flimsy (read my review on it). Frankly, I find this Viking card is reasonably fast and built a lot better than my Sandisk UltraII, leading me to believe that the UltraII does not deserve the much higher price!So, for all you enthusiasts, Viking does the best value for money memory cards. Just go ahead and pick it up.
If you want a harddrive based camcorder, the SR7 is currently the best one out there. It has a large 1/2.9-inch CCD, has optical image stabilization (which is better than digital), and a 60gb harddrive. It uses AVCHD compression (which more editing programs are now available for).If you are looking for the best camcorder as far as recording quality, you still have to go with a tape based unit utilizing HDV. The reason is that there is less compression on tape than on current AVCHD systems. You will get excellent video with the SR7, but Sony's HDR-HC7 and Canon's HV20 will give you even better video quality. The Canon HV20 has one of the largest CCDs for a consumer camcorder, 1 1/2.7 -inch.
This bag is great! It fits all the accessories, battery, battery charger, cables and multiple disks. Even has elastic straps to hold the remote. Just in case you were wonder what type of camera I have that fits (Panasonic HDC SX-5).
These people are the best!Quick shipping, as in Lightening Fast!Tremendous Price!High Quality.Buy with confidence.
The bag is fine. It does the job. However it could be a little bigger. Quality piece.
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 will preface by saying that I am not the most technologically savvy guy. I like to keep things quick and simple, and this particular AV-Adapter is not the best. In fact - I can't get the cable to work at all. My LCD flatscreen has several inputs, and I've tried every single one. I went to my Itouch video settings and made sure the settings were correct. Nothing. As my title suggests, it's better to be safe than sorry. Pay the extra few bucks and buy a cable that connects directly to the ipod connector (and not the headphone jack). I don't know how the other reviewers were able to use this cable and plug into their TVs, but I had no such luck. I paid $4 (including shipping), so I didn't lose a lot.
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!
The 'over-the-ear' fit is not the most comfortable, but for non-wireless earphone jack, this is a good buy for the money. It's the second one I've owned and one must be very careful when removing from the jack port on the phone. Apparently I've drug my phone and all off the desk and/or counter too many times and the wires became disconnected within the headset itself, requiring the need to purchase another. Easily transfers from right to left ear depending on the user's preference. If I would have had the money, I would not have purchased this again. But, again...not bad for the price.
This joystick is the best I have found for the price offered. It has user configurable buttons so you can control different flight simulators or other games with profiles. Easy to use software to change the buttons and works well with windows for seamless operation. One note you have to turn off your Num Lock key in FlightSim to get certain functions to work on the joystick. The stick has a heavy weight in the base to make it feel very sturdy and not slide all over the desk. The response is great in default settings and are easily changed to match your style of flying. Overall a great product for flying.
This little thing ROCKS!!! I just got it today and I am already in LOVE with it! Clear crisp sound, no problems here! I was somewhat concerned after reading some of the other reviews, but not anymore. This is a great little system for the money!
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.
My mother just talked me out of my Zire 71 (3/6/06) It was a great PDA for myself and was used rather heavily. Mostly for reminders and a few other programs. I have read lots of complaints about screen noise but never had this happen to me. This is one of the few Palms now that has a replacable battery. The Palm TX and Palm Lifedrive do not. If it goes out and you are past your 90 day warranty your out of luck. Customer service isn't something it seems Palm gets gold stars on lately. This is too bad, because of this I probably won't stick to the Palm line and instead am likely to get a Dell Axim.
I used to buy cheap no-name brand batteries but found that they lost their charge quickly. This battery holds its charge for longer and maintains its warranty. Can't beat that.
I bought 2 of these units. After about a year, both of the trays no longer open. I have to use a paper clip every time now...
I use this router on our main network of about 40 permanent users and another 20 or so users (clients) that come and go. At any one time it is negotiating 50 to 65 users via DHCP through four 24 port managed switches about ten 4 to 8 port hubs and six WAP's. Clients come and go everyday, some with Mac's others with PC's and I never have to do anything to get them on the internet. In the two years it has been in service I think that I rebooted it once and I'm not positive that it was the problem since I will reboot the modem, switches and router together. Occasionally things do get turned off for maintenance, but looking at the router admin page right now it has been running 54 days straight. I have to say it is much more stable than other small routers that advertise delivering 99 DHCP address's but really can only deliver about 10 without having to use static IP's. It's powerful browser interface lets you manage port bandwidth, port function and port priority easily. Some departments need more or less speed or higher priority. Security notifications via email keep me on top of potential attacks. The effect on speed due to security features was negligible. The "Block WAN request" even keeps our own ISP from seeing us. All these things are simple to setup. As a basic router it is very powerful.The only short coming that I see is with the load balancing. This seems to really slow the speed significantly. I think that it is just too much for the CPU to handle. My intention was to have two different ISP's for redundancy. As a fix I leave both providers connected but only activate one WAN port at a time. If one WAN goes down I can quickly activate the other WAN port without anyone really being affected. The other ISP is mainly used for FTP anyway.On the problems with VPN's, we don't use them so I can't comment on that.In closing, you could spend thousands to get some of the features that facilitate subnets and load balancing, for the price it works very well.Update: I have since purchased a second RV016 (firmware 2.0.13) with the same solid performance. I've read about some of the problems that others are having and would say that compatibility with other vendors is an issue to consider. Also using switches versus hubs takes some of the load off the routers CPU.Update 2: We now own three routers without problem. I know that some have complained about customer service and I have to agree it's lacking. But what I would tell less experienced users is that the Sitemap column on the right side of the browser interface has extensive explanations of all the settings. This combined with a little experimentation should get you where you need to be. The file sharing problems that another reviewer had has nothing to do with the router, it's all about the computer settings. Another reviewer commented on customer service asking about the color of the cables. In the early days of DSL and daisy chaining hubs, crossover cables were used and they were generally orange or yellow and will not work with most equipment.
I have to say before I start ripping this product was that I was excited to buy and use the combination of this armband along with the Nike + software so that it would be able to chart my running easily. At first, I thought the price for this armband was a little steep and it is at $30 bucks considering that I can another brands Nano armband for at least 10 bucks less. Also, as I have read by other reviewers it sucks to think that you can't see the screen of the Nano even if you wanted while you are working out, I have to agree with them. This product should at least give you the option of viewing the screen if you want.The third issue that I had with this product is that I found it difficult to change songs while running without pressing pause or ending my workout, according to the Nano that is. As you can see on amazon.com the bottom half of the armband is covered also. I believe that they should have it an option to cover or uncover the bottom of the Nano, making it a lot easier to use.In addition, I found it hard to start and stop work outs with my Nano completely covered which was very unsatisfactory to me considering it is the main reason that I purchased the Nike Sport Armband and Nike Plus Software deal to use together. Instead of buying this product purchase an armband that you can access very easily during your run/work out, it will save you a whole lot of frustration. Plus, it's a lot cheaper, a lot simpler and just very easy to use without any of the frustration.
Awesome comfortable strap! I use it with the Sling Strap and it is amazing! Underneath the shoulder pad are a series of rubber &#34;bumps&#34; that effectively hold the strap securely and you can adjust it so your fingers hold the camera grip even as you walk. Best strap I've ever used!
If you like self torture get one of these. I play musical PCI slots to get it to work sometimes. It is easy to use when it works. There is nooooo customer support, they've never answered any of my emails. Is there a lemon law for computer hardware? The people at Dazzle should be sued for malpractice and mental torture!
High ISO and large screen were the reasons for my purchase. The screen is great but, when you force the ISO 1600, it seems to darken the pictures more than in 800. I have a S5200 and that one seems to adjust other options like white balance much better when an ISO is set w/o having to go to full Manual option. Definitely something to improve! The auto option seems to work much better and I was surprised with how good the high speed three frame shooting works. Also, the two picture function(it takes two with slightly different sets automatically) saves me on a lot of 're-posing'
Positives:+Amazing Sound. The best I've ever heard coming from cheaper headphone.+Thick Cable that won't twist up and is plenty long+Cool Retro Steam Punk look+Solid constructionNegatives:-Sound bleeds everywhere; not too bad if you have your own cube but won't work on a crowded bus-Uncomfortable for laying down or at an angle; best for sitting up as the headphones are a bit lose to fitI use these in a work environment sitting up. After people stopped making fun of my listening habits they have turned out amazing with only a few small drawbacks that are well worth overlooking for the sound. I would suggest Grado look into the comfort and bleeding aspects as both are definite downsides.
I recently bought this item because it provided exactly what I was looking for: a small system that allowed me to listen to my iPod, the radio, and CDs. The unit is cute but the interface isn't exactly user friendly. With time, I could get over that. However, there is a constant hissing noise that also has a constant quiet beeping that goes along with when the song title scrolls across the screen of my iPod. No matter what I do, I can't get the hissing or beeping to go away...and so the unit is going back.
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
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.
i really love this printer. the only thing about it that i have a slight issue with is the size... it's kind of massive. the scanner & printer both work really well though & the design is very sleek.
These guys have a long way to go. The documentation is poor, the product has many inconsistencies and is fraught with typos embedded in the interface. Stay away until they get their act together.On the plus side, they did call me back fairly promptly from tech support, but alas, not with the answers I needed to hear.
Works as advertised. I had no problem with product installation. This made the Receiver installation a lot easier and faster.
I've had this charger for a few months now and it charges up both me and my sister's nintendo DS. The chord is a bit short, but we just leave it on the charger for a while before we use our nintendos. Nice product, does it's job.
I would definitely recommend this camera. The clarity is amazing. I owned a sony DSC XX before, and this just beats it by miles.One test I did and was particularly impressed was the shake test.I was shaking the camera rapidly while taking a photo, and it did not produce a blurr in the image.... I tested it over and over and over... Although I was taking it with the flash on. When the flash was turned off it did create the blurr...but over all its an impressive camera...Very small in size.. great fit for the pocket.Best camera under 200 - got a 1GB mem, and a leather pouch all for 202
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.
This is a really cool-looking HDD enclosure that complimented my Mac Pro. But, that's as far as the niceties ended. While it was relatively easy to install the HDD (two external and four internal phillips head screws), it failed after about 40 days and would not couple with the computer. Before that, occasionally it had to be recycled by the power connection to get it to be recognized. This was the second one of these I obtained, the first being returned for replacement having failed within the 30-day replacement period. I should have paid attention to the reviews. If you want a handy paper weight that looks good next to your Mac Pro, then this is the thing. Otherwise, stay away.I can't say enough about Amazon. Their replacement policies are fantastic, their customer service quick and easy, and their polices flexible when the conditions warrant. My order arrived on time as expected with Amazon Prime.
First off, I do not usually review products unless they are very good, or very bad.The Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro fits into the very good category.It's has true plug & play installation. Very nice! The included software is very easy to use & functional for tweaking your speakers if they are not a top of the line system. Its not overly complicated to operate.This is not a true surround audio card, but I was not looking for one anyway. The simulated surround features are plenty good enough for my use. It plays all my multimedia sources very well. I'm impressed by the sound quality, since I only paid ~$30.My only complaint, is that the unit is too wide on a laptop, & it partially covers the second USB port. I had to use a short USB extension cable (approx. 6" long) to have access to the other port. Not a huge problem, but it could have been designed a little thinner.Sound quality is very good considering the price & size. I would recommend this to anyone on a budget that doesn't need crazy high end audio or real surround. I've been using it now for about 2 weeks, & I love it.
I have had the Superfi 3 earphones in the past but wanted a higher fidelity experience; the dual drivers of the Superfi Pro5s provide a much broader frequency response that is superb, very clean across audio spectrum, good external noise isolation, and good fit with wires behind the ears. Excellent choice in earphones!
I just mounted a 30" Toshiba LCD to a wood stud using this mount. It took about an hour, but I'm usually slow and methodical. Its rock solid. I would buy this product again.
I don't really have anything to say because it was so easy and worked great without me having to do anything so... Thanks.
This product worked alright. I haven't tried the lower settings yet since I don't seem to be able to ascertain the computer temperatures, but it's at least not louder than the old one. I might open it up again and set it to the lowest setting to see if that helps. I did at least verify that it was the fan making the noise when I accidentally hooked it up incorrectly the first time.
I've had three or four of these, three of them were gotten under warranty when they product stopped working. They work fine for about a year, then something seems to happen either with the software or the transmission of power between the battery and the device. I was so tired of sending them back that I went and bought another brand of MP3 player.On the plus side, and the reason I give it a two instead of one stars is that it really had good sound quality. Also, it was the perfect size and had the right features for me at that time. And, it was water resistant and reasonably shatterproof.
This is the only leather case out there that is soft and actually looks and feels like fine leather. Most of the others are very hard and inflexible. The only improvement that I would like to see is a little tougher leather on the INSIDE of the bottom hole so that your fingernail does not scratch the leather when you push out the phone. But small price to pay for an expensive looking and performing case. I love it.
I bought these headphones after discussing them with a friend of mine who owns a recording studio. For the money, they're superb headphones. I purchased them to eventually use in a home music recording situation, but I haven't gotten around to that application yet. I have used them quite a bit to listen to cd's. I've got to say the sound is incredible. They provide a full, rich range of frequencies and are able to produce subtle nuances often missed by lesser headphones. Also, they are better than most at noise cancellation, which is certainly a bonus. My only qualm would be that they may not be the most comfortable headphones on the market. However, I can wear them for hours without any discomfort. All in all, a great product.
I have owned this camera for a little over a month and thus far am very impressed with its features and ease of use. It takes great pictures at over 6 megapixels and amazing quality videos at 30 frames per second. You would swear that a video camera had taken the clips. I only wish they were in a more editable format - as they are in Quicktime format and you need to purchase Quicktime pro to do any editing of the movies you record. You will also need a better SD media card than what comes with the camera, as a 16 meg card will only hold a couple of photos. I purchased a 1 GB card and can now hold over 300 photos or over 11 minutes of video on one card. The camera menus are easy to navigate and this Lumix has everything I'll ever need in a digital camera for an unbeatable price.
Worked fine in Panasonic remote phone. I was not surprised it was made in China, but most things are these days.
I have to rewrite this a year later, I purchased two different lenses at the same time and wrote the wrong review for this one. With that said I have this lens for my Pentax K20, I wanted something small to carry in my bag with other lenses for wide angle and macro work so I settled on this one. For the price it is a good lens for a quick telephoto shot that I might have missed otherwise. It does not compare to my L series Canon lenses for one of my other cameras but it also didn't cost $1500. So with that said if you want small size that reaches out this is the one.I own many Sigma lenses and they are awesome
I think the people that are having issues with this case, have no clue how to put the camera in the bag. Lense down and out, fits perfect. I have plenty of room for (2) extra SD cards, and (2) extra batteries. When I need to take a shot, pop it and slide it out and snap. Never missed one yet, then slide the camera right back in and go. Nikon should have a class for those who need to learn how to put the camera in the bag...point and shoot for some I guess, lol.
Bought this when geocaching was just beginning and it was a good product in its time and served us well. Delivery etc. as promised.
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 needed some speakers for my Mac Pro. I just needed a boost so I could hear my audio books without pressing my ear to the CPU. I chose the JBLs for their price and size. I wasn't expecting surround sound quality.I was pleasantly surprised with the JBLs. The sound is good and, for their size, packs a much better wallop than I expected.I have them sitting behind my monitor and have had no buzzing or humming as experience by others.The adjustable volume knob is a nice feature, although I wish it wasn't as slippery. I have to hold onto the speaker to get a good grip.I've listened to classical, rock, audio books and jazz so far and I'm very happy with the performance. I've even edited sound effects and can hear everything I need to without putting on headphones. I am happy with my purchase.
I don't need more than 3 buttons. I don't want less than 3 buttons. Left click. RIght Click. Middle click & scroll. That's all I need. The black color is great too because it'll hide the dirt unlike white mice.
Best lestening experience I have had with these devices, and I have had many similiar devices.Excellent in bringing out the articulation of the voice; Grand with music.
I thoroughly researched this mouse (ie. read all the Amazon reviews) before purchasing. I've had it for about a month now and I'm very satisfied. It fits very well into my hand--perfect size and weight--and it's comfortable (rubbery on either side where the thumb and pinky rest). I've had no problems with the range, lag, interference, or battery life as of yet. If any do pop up I'll be sure to update my review.My one very minor gripe would have to be the third button. I agree with much of what has been said about it. I guess since it's a scroll/tilt wheel / third button all in one, something had to give. Scrolling and tilting works fine, but you do have to press the wheel straight down without the slightest bit of angle to achieve your third button click. It's a bit tricky, and I have about a 60% success rate using the third button.I'm on Windows ME and couldn't install the included software so I can't enjoy the tilt wheel and fourth/zoom button functions. But even without, I'm happy with this mouse. It's time for me to upgrade my OS anyway.
The Velodyne SPL1200R 12 Inch Powered Subwoofer has a spectacular depth of range! It has no hum or feedback, comes with a remote control, allowing control to on/off and an adjustment to the volume, the phase, and pre-sets of EQ (equalization) to compliment the kind of music you enjoy listening to. I selected the cherry cabinet over the glossy black because I wanted an individual look, not just a blended system appearance. In fact, when using the SPL 1200R, sometimes I have to check to see if the sub is working--all of this due to the smooth integration with the NHT L/R speaker mains. This sub is most musical, not just a fat thump underlying the sound, or pumping. It has no difficulty pitching separate, low notes. I have been acquainted with Velodyne for years and am pleased that, no longer having to compromise the lower range of music, after purchasing other subs, I finally can truly enjoy the beautiful, full range of music!
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 bought this together with the ten dollar V-Moda and at first, I was disappointed. It sounds pretty good but hardly any bass. But as I keep using it, it keeps getting better and now I think it's worth the money. The sound is crisp and the bass is what it should be. Not a very good noise cancelling feature but good enough for my purpose. I bought this because I don't like listening to people screaming on their cell phone. It works. The leads are rubberized so it does not kink or or get tangled up. Good deal.
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 have one word for the Argus Quick Clix, Horrible. I bought two of these cameras to give to my daughters for Christmas. The camera lists numerous features and that is what enticed me to buy them. I was looking for an inexpensive camera for general use. This camera takes horrible pictures. All of the photos had a blue tinge to them and were fuzzy. When the flash was used it was so strong that there was nothing but white out of the subject. One very irritating feature is that the camera comes on with the flash off. There is no way to change a setting to let it come on with the flash. You have to go through a series of menus to turn it on and then it takes almost 20 seconds for the flash to get ready to use. As stated when it finally does come on and you take a picture, it is so bright that the picture is useless. I would not recommend this camera to anyone.
I've used the AudioQuest splitter to split my audio feed from my TIVO to my TV based on the input's selected. This has helped me and the WAF!
Buyers be aware. I purchased this Nikon 4300 based on online reviews. This is the worst purchase I ever made. The camera is poorly designed. Besides minor irritations like the lens cap and battery recharge, the camera's other major operating functins are not even up to the standard of normal use. I used a 256MB Compact flash card. After taking dozens of pictures, it became painfully slow (longer than 5 sec) to write the data into memory card. You will for sure miss many great photo opportunities. The worst is when you need to delete any pictures. After many shots, each deletion will take over 10 minutes to complete (no typo here). Are you kidding me, Nikon people? I can't believe Nikon is even selling this product. You may wonder maybe this is a rare case of defect, but no, this is already the second replacement from factory. Both cameras are having the same problems. The camera must have used a very outdated processor and is extremely slow. When you need to review the photos in the camera, you can feel how slow the pictures are displayed. The irritations are just too much to bear. Now I am really skeptical at what I read online. Most are marketing ploy, not to be trusted.
they sound great...my only complaint is that you share youre musical taste with everyone else in the room
I bought this lens on a friends recomendation. In this economy, I can't afford to buy cheap equipment. I shake a little, so the stabilization feature is great! If you are looking for the best value per dollar spent, be sure to look at this lens. It was a great addition to my equipment.
sent this item to my brother in the philippines, and he told me that the disc player won,t play. he read the manual about the trouble shooting guide, "condensation may occured, leave it open for an hour and turn it on again" - as what the manual says. then he tried it, well, it plays the disc but after that it won't play again, then repeat the same process over and over again...BUT I LIKE TO ORDER AGAIN WITH THE SAME BRAND AND MODEL, I AM THINKING IF THE ONE I BOUGHT IS JUST NOT FUNCTIONING WELL
We use these to record from a dvd recorder/writer, usually from that unit's hard drive.So far, some 10 of the disks have worked with no flaws.Note that we are still waiting for the rebate check.Five stars because the product works as advertised.
This kit is a great value for the buck. You get a full size gel mouse pad a 21 hot key multimedia keyboard AND an optical mouse. The feel on the mouse is the same as any other manufacturer (like microsoft or logitech) but you will save on the price. I would reccomend this to anyone looking for just a keyboard or just an optical mouse.
I took this with me on a six-month bike tour through Europe, and would have been hopelessly lost and miserable without it. Unfortunate that I couldn't find a bike mount that fit properly, but with some duct tape and glue, I made one work. AA alkaline batteries (Duracell) would last me about 18 hours, but I switched to rechargable NiMH (2600 mAh) after a while and they would tend to last me almost 30 hours. The only issue with this thing is the slow processing speed. It can take 15 seconds to completely load a different zoom level if you are in a place with a lot of roads (city). If you have a route plotted and go off course, it will recalculate the whole route, not just to get back to the original route. So, if you have a 60 mile route plotted, it isn't really handy when getting confused while navigating a city. Recalculating such a route can take it a couple minutes.I learned that real quick in the the outskirts of London on my first day. From then on, I never used the turn-by-turn or route mode and just navigated myself using the map mode. Having to change the zoom level if I got lost in a city usually meant I had to pull over if I needed to make a quick decision on road choices. Still, having the whole of Europe on a little device like this was priceless and most of the time, while in areas with fewer roads, it loads changes quickly enough not to notice. It was way, way better than traveling by traditional maps and I really love this thing.
I tried the Rebel XTi and the Sony A100. The Nikon felt the best in my hand, I thought the viewfinder was significantly superior to the other and the camera was very quick (and quiet) to autofocus. I think the Rebel would have been a good choice as well, but I am very pleased with the Nikon.
I bought it for the auto reverse feature and used it as a source in transferring my cassettes to mp3. About 20 tapes in it stopped working so I dug in and fixed the drive belt inside, and lost the auto reverse capability. That was olkay but then the tapes started speeding up during play and I could not control that. So I tossed the unit. A lesson learned. I think I need a tape deck instead.
I've never given a one star review, but as a result of our experience with this product, I'm afraid it's necessary. The printer does print beautiful color. However, we also use it for scanning, and I would assume like most other users have it networked in our office. Unfortunately, the printer constantly loses its IP address, forcing a full reset. After numerous calls to tech support, a Level 2 technician finally confessed that this is a known issue with this model and that they are 'working on it.' In this day and age, how do you sell a multi-function printer/scanner/copier that does not reliably connect to a network?! We also have an HP printer in the office, which is considerably more reliable and never drops the IP address. Come on Xerox! But for this issue, Xerox has put out a pretty good product. Unfortunately, the benefits are destroyed by the networking problem. If not remedied soon, I will demand a full refund and look into an HP.
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.
I run movies from a desktop computer to our television. The cable runs across a large room, through bookcases. Plenty of other cables in the same area. No noticeable signal loss. Construction looks good. Connectors are solid.
This camera card does what a camera card is supposed to do. What can I say?
I bought original Panasonic battery for my Panasonic 5.8 GHZ phone answering system. Works great, have not had problems using my phone.
Have bought a couple of Maxtor hard drives over the years and have finally given up on them. All (especially external usb and ethernet) tend to run warm and to start having problems shortly after the one year warranty is over. Stay with western digital or some other brand.
I have small ear canals too. These are perfect for the gym. They stay in place but loosely and lightly and I can still hear people if I need too. I listen to books so I don't care if I hear background noise. I take terrible care of them and sometimes pull them out of my gym bag full of stuff by the cord.I used to go through a pair per year (about 150 uses) but my current pair I wrapped a little tape at each cord attachment and they lasted until I lost them!Looks geeky but I'm not sexy and I know it ;-)
If I'm remembering correctly, I've owned three Logitech Extreme3D Pro input devices over the many years they've been produced by Logitech, and recently purchased a fourth for a novice armchair pilot I'm introducing to the flight sim world. I have used the Extreme3D Pro primarily for flight simming, but I have also used it to reasonable effect for motorcycle and car simulators; I have found the Extreme3D Pro to shine brightest when used to control a flight simulator. While there are much, much more impressive input devices on the market today, the Extreme3D Pro is an excellent, no-nonsense device for the novice and experienced flight simmer.The Extreme3D Pro provides pitch, roll, yaw, and throttle in one device, and supports 12 programmable functions plus a programmable 8 position "hat" switch. The base is large relative to the height and throw of the stick, and is stable with all but the most agressive stick inputs (i.e., the base stays put as long as you don't bang the stick to the stops). The buttons on the stick are well-placed, making it easy for the novice to learn to use to good effect. The throttle is a small rotating paddle on the base behind the stick. I have found the throw of the throttle lever to be large enough to provide a good feel for adjusting throttle settings with default gains in the sims I've used with the Extreme3D Pro. Likewise, the rotation of the stick for yaw control in flight sims (that's how I've used it over the years) is natural, with good feel given default gains in the sims I've use with the Extreme3D Pro. Logitech placed 6 of the 12 buttons on the base. Those 6 buttons could have been laid out better to accommodate the natural left-hand placement on the base while using the throttle paddle. Speaking of hand placement, there might be a version of the Extreme3D Pro for South Paws, but I haven't seen one; the stick is definately meant for use by the right hand.The buttons often have functions defined by default settings in the most popular (flight) sims available today, so there is little or no need to customize the allocation of functions to buttons other than personal preference. Logitech has a rather crude, though effective, application that enables the user to program functions for the buttons, but the experienced and expert simmer will likely want to customize the allocations within their flight sim instead, saving system resources for the simulator to eek out every frame per second you can. I use the Logitech app to calibrate the joystick, but I use the simulator's function allocator to customize what the input device is controlling and how (e.g., function allocation, command repeat and rate, gain, dead-zone, non-linearity).I have not had an Extreme3D Pro fail the same way twice (yet). The construction is rugged, and the buttons have never failed on me. As the stick gets on in age, though, you might notice a persistent drifting in the calibration of the stick, or a "stuttering" in the throttle. When I've taken apart such miss-behaving sticks that are out of warrantee (it's always started to happen out of warrantee), I've found a lot of gunk in and around the sensors for the stick. Cleaning that up usually solved the problem. However, since the Extreme3D Pro is so inexpensive to purchase, and since they last so long with light to moderate use (i.e., not repeatedly slamming the stick or throttle from one stop to another during aggressive inputs...not that I have much experience with that ;-), by the time you get any kind of anomalies in the device you'll probably be in the mood for a replacement or an upgrade.All in all, I've been very satisfied with the Logitech Extreme3D Pro, particularly when used for flight simming. It makes a great first joystick or as a replacement for a low- to mid-range joystick.
I actually bought these because I wanted to try some higher end headphones without spending too much. For the price and sound quality they are excellent. As to the weight, I don't really notice it. One thing that you'll notice if you buy these, is that you'll discover more of your music, in some cases. (In the case of Ayreon and Billy Cobham for me.) In other cases, you may discover that the music doesn't sound as great with the headphones, and it could leave you a bit disappointed. Higher quality is a double edged sword, but overall, having better sound quality is worth every penny.
comes with everything you need, took me about 3 minutes to install it in my ipaq 3635, highly recommended. only downfall is that its made in china.
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!
Really good camera. I own the sd400 in canon too but Nikon's quality is the best. No red eye as in the sd400.
Besides being able to locate the eigenvalues of any complex linear system and find the true triple integral of e^x*xcos(2x)+sin(yz) with respect to x, y, and z, respectively, this calculator is great for any student matriculating to an engineering college. I also use it to calculate alimony payments.
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.
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
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Purchased this little camera over 4 years ago from Amazon. I've taken tons of pictures with it, both indoors and outdoors in all sorts of climates and conditions. It has performed well enough for me! I'd recommend the Optio waterproof line to anyone looking for a durable all purpose point and shoot digital camera.
Worked OK while it worked, but no warning that battery was dying or dead. Tripp Lite website has nothing about replacement batteries, what to get, how to get it, or how to replace it. The manuals available for download on the Tripp Lite website are generic, apparently applicable to all Tripp Lite UPS units, with no photos or specific instructions about the OMNI1000LCD, nor, as I said, ANY info re: battery replacement.My recommendation: LOOK ELSEWHERE. (My replacement for the TrippLite OMNI1000LCD, with which I am very happy, is a CyberPower CP1350PFCLCD UPS 1350VA 810W PFC Compatible Pure Sine Wave, comparable price, better performance, pure sine wave.)
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.
This USB Hub simply rocks. It allows 4 more USB devices which i use all the time.
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'm partial to Epson products anyway, but this is the fastest, highest-quality inkjet printer I've ever had. It's especially good for the price range.I generally use a laser printer for my writing business, but I've purchased a few inkjet printers over the years because I need the color capability. This printer is faster than my HP LaserJet with more standard features (such as double-sided printing) and has a much cleaner text output than many other inkjets. You have to take a much closer look to know that it's not a laser printer. Using the color features and high-gloss paper, I created a complete marketing campaign for myself, and few people could tell that it wasn't professionally printed.The C80 also seems to not eat as much ink as other models, with the added benefit of using separate ink cartridges for each color. It's also very quiet. I highly recommend it for anyone who needs a good but inexpensive inkjet printer!
Love this little camera but the LCD cracked after less then 6 months of use as well. I thought one of my friends dropped it but it looks like a pretty common occurence. Maybe I'll get it serviced.Either way, the quality of the pics is excellent and honestly, who needs 8 Megapixels anyway.
!!!!!!ONE BIG WARNING!!!!!!DONT BOTHER TO GET ONE IF YOU HAVE VISTA WITHOUT OUTLOOK!CAUSE YOU CANT SYNC ANYTHING TO YOUR COMPUTER WITHOUT IT.THANKS YOU PEICE OF @#$% MICROSOFT! NEEDED TO MAKE SOME MORE MONEY DID YA?OK..enough said..back to the unit ops, Other then being a bit confusing changing from my SDA phone to the 2795 it has worked fine. The only operational quirks Ive had is it can be sluggish and may show a couple photos out of focus when you have a LARGE amount of them your viewing. And it tends to reset your time and date to sometime in 05' when the power goes dead from the battery. The screen is nice and clear good color etc. Games run fine. Sound is good. Program transition is usually quick until you have quite a few things running at once.It feels good in your hand, looks sharp and has a good battery life. Hope that helps..
I REALLY loved these headphones! They fit great and stay on! The sound is SOOOO much better than with my ultra crappy Apple earbuds - there is bass! And my ears don't hurt like they do with earbuds. The cord is a little long for me, but I am a shorty so I understand that. Mine still work, but the foam part that sits against your ear has finally disintegrated cause they are so old. Hoping I can find some new pads so I can keep wearing these!I have heard the new version is not as good as these, so I really hope mine keep on truckin.
I received the item the next business day. It good and works as it should. I paid for what I got.Pros: Works well.Cons: You aren't able to see your screen to the top of its ability. Just imagine a Grey shade over the screen, but it's to be expected and you can also take it off anytime you want.
Good choice.Will do it again.Like the secure straps inside. Pocket on the outside has great space.I recoment it.Get it now.
I have always used netgear and had problems in the past but this one is great, it really work perfect
After receiving it I've been comparing the item with others unknown brands and it's worthy to buy it.
Very easy to use. Just flip your camera into the remote mode and your all set. Works great! I have been using it for night shots so I don't have to touch the camera preventing any shake. I haven't tested the range yet but it seems to do fine. I am glad I bought it.
Product returned.This headphone set did not extend far enough to fit over my head and the ear cups were too small for my ears.Also, the left earphone (has input plug) is much louder than the right ear phone on a wide variety of music.
The netgear ME101 is a compact wireless client mode bridge and a competitor to the Linksys WET11.It is about the size of a pack of cigarettes and includes a removable antenna, power and an ethernet port. The ethernet port is not auto-sensing so you may need a crossover cable (included) and a standard ethernet cable.The setup menu is web based and includes standard (SSID, fixed WEP keys, and preferred network). 802.11x security is not supported.Setup was straightforward. My problems were with functionality.I am using a 802.11b Intel/Symbol 2011 access point with WEP and Mac address filtering enabled with a wide variety of 802.11b equipment including Cisco, Intel, Orinoco, and Linksys client cards and bridges. The netgear ME101 was unable to lock on to my SSID for more than a few seconds at a time. Netgear tech support was unable to resolve the problem beyond suggesting to flash the firmware (did not help). Support also had long (30+ minutes) hold times during which I was disconnected twice and had to wait an additional 10-15 minutes to be reconnected. When I did get through to level 2 support the engineer was courteous but was unable to resolve the problem.For now, try the Linksys WET11. The Linksys units work pretty well but are subject to loss of setup information without a UPS. I'm still waiting for a reliable and inexpensive bridge.
Cat 6 is worth it. Fast and works way better than my dusty cat 5. I recommend upgrading all your cables to cat 6 even if you don't have cat 6 ports. Speed test can definitely tell the difference.
I thought the 37" would work for me but it turned out to be too small so I traded up to a 40" Samsung. The Toshiba has superior viewng options. Much better color implementation. Very nice design also.Pros: Great blacks that don't require constant adjustment to achieve.Balanced colors across the spectrum.Good easily readable remoteCons: No headphone jackNo variable audio outputNo mute function for TV when headphones are connected to audio outPoor "voice" direction (hard to hear clear voices) with built in speakersNo swivel stand (a great Samsung addition)Needs more jacks in the backWith all that said if you can live without the con's you'll get a better picture than my 40" Samsung.
I was skeptical of the usefulness of this item, but it has turned out to be quite the winner for me. I use it all the time. ALL the time. I have problems in both my shoulders, which makes it painful for me to use my mouse for extended periods of time (I do it anyway though). The EasyCat 2-BTN Touchpad Black GP160U (I'm putting the full product name in my review, since there are several versions, and the reviews I looked at before making my purchase gave different scores for different versions) takes a load off my mouse hand (and shoulder).Anyway, I haven't downloaded or installed the software that allows you to customize some functions (I believe there's some software for that). I just use it instead of my mouse, and it's great for moving around the screen, opening/closing programs, clicking links on web pages, etc.It's light and small. The touchpad itself is about the same size as the one on my Toshiba laptop, so I felt right at home with it.It was easy to set up. I just plugged it into a USB port and was ready in a few seconds (I use it on my Windows Vista Home Premium machine). I place my Easycat to the left of my keyboard, giving me quick access to the mouse with my right hand. The only issue is I haven't mastered the art of clicking and dragging, like when you're drawing a rectangle in a digital photo to crop out a section. I'm sure it would be easy with a little practice, but I just grab my mouse for selecting/dragging actions.If you're looking for an alternative to using your mouse for everything, I can confidently recommend this product. It does make a difference.
Palm finally made some high end product which can match the Sony and PocketPC. The 400MHz processor made this little machine very quick to response, sometime may be too fast :), especially when I'm scrolling down the document using the scroll bar. 64MB (51MB storage space) is a big plus, can store a lot of modern apps and data, refence materials. WiFi is another very convenient feature, very easy to set up. The screen is extreme good, the best I've ever seen. The battery life is excellent when you consider the features provided. It surely cannot compare with m50x or other older palm device. And it would be unrealistic to expect very long battery life with this kinds of features provided, at least at present time.However there are few negatives:1. one of the problems for the old Palm user is the compability of the older applications. Some applications simply cannot work on the new OS and processor. This issue should fade away as more apps updated. However for those apps has discontinued development ain't so lucky.2. Graffiti2, can be plus or minus, firstly old palm user needs to relearn some new ways to write the letters. Secondly The &quot;two strokes&quot; writing, ie &quot;t&quot; &quot;i&quot; &quot;k&quot;, could be very annoying, as it is slower than the one in Graffiti ver 1. and these produce some compability issue to certain apps. If palm can have a option to disable &quot;two-strokes&quot; feature, this would solve the whole problem.3. The mono phone jack as already mentioned by others4. I've experienced more reset (soft) than m505, even I'm using built-in apps, but not something happens on daily basis.
I have resarched and found out that a U2 iPod costs about $20.00 to make. But suggested retail price is $329.00. So why does Apple inflate the charge by over 1500%??? Bad business practices.
I am a Lexmark fan and this printer doesn't disappoint. The WiFi feature is terrific.
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.
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.
I bought these as a replacement for a logitech Z2300...I was highly excited until I plugged them in and heard. They were pretty nice, but hardly what I expected from a top notch brand like Bose...I plugged my Logitechs back in and they simply blowed the bose away as far as depth and resonance were concerned. The bose had good treble, but really not worth the money. I am returning them ASAP and am sticking with my logitech.Cheers. :)
I am using this arm on a 22 inch lcd monitor mounted through a hole on my desk. You can move the monitor up and down and side to side. It works great for my purposes.
I replaced the Infinity Gold speaker in my '97 Jeep with these. They more than met my expectations of what a $25 per pair speaker should be.
These tapes are getting harder and harder to find. Ordered three packs, they arrived quickly with Amazon Prime 2-day shipping, packaged safely. All three packs original/new condition, worked like a charm. May order a few more to have on hand. Very satisfied with the sale!
Honestly, if I had to do it over again, I would get the MG-35. The wireless is nice and I was able to stream an DVD .ISO to the MG-250HD from my PC without problems (just a bit of choppiness after fast forwarding, but it went away in a few seconds). I'd get the MG-35 because the WiFi is worthless for copying the DVD images to the MG350-HD (about 2+ hours to copy one DVD .ISO file). So, if you are not going to be streaming from a computer, the wireless is worthless (unless you want to use the unit as a slow NDAS device).It's easy to setup. Works fine (slide show viewing is just okay). The upscaling to 1080i is nice. I couldn't try the 1080p because my TV doesn't support it.The remote is fine. Some have complained about it; however, I found it to be very intuative and the layout was fine.NDAS setup was a breeze.CON: It has to be one of the ugliest units I've ever seen. Buggy software.____________________________UPDATE: If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't buy this product at all. It started smoking and support was non existent.
I purchased 2 sets - one for the bedroom, one for the living room. My wife can now watch her shows on the main TV without disturbing others, and she is comfortable in the headphones. My wife is verrrry picky when it comes to items such as headphones as the littlest inconvenience makes her start what I call "discomfort whining" (forgive me, my better half:), but these HP don't bother her the slightest bit. Same for me, I primarily use it while watching Supernatural or the like in the bedroom via Netflix, and since she hates horror or similar titles, it helps me keep the peace at home ;). I previously bought a similar product at a local BB&Beyond, but that was a piece of throwaway junk ("as seen on TV"). The sound of these HP is very clear, it is rechargeable, easy to use, love the benefits.
The product shipped immediately, a new Dell AC Adapter from Cable4Less. I am extremely happy with the company and the charger's performance as I needed a second one so I would not have to keep plugging in and out my primary charger. I didn't think I could get such a good deal on a real Dell product.
When the drive is working, it is so slow as to be almost unusable. I spent hours combing through the WD knowledge base and could find nothing to help. Worse, after a few days the Mionet program started throwing an error that says it cannot get my username, and then refuses to open. I emailed WD tech support and 2 emails and 3 days later they still haven't responded. Now all of my data is inaccessible, the knowledge base has no entry for this error, and tech support won't respond. Purchase this product at your own risk. I'll be returning mine as soon as I find a way to get my data off of it.
This amazing product significantly improved my transfer speeds, so much so that my packets now arrive at their destination before they're sent. In fact, I haven't even typed this review yet.
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
First, a note on buying these remanufactured (I'm not taking off a star since this is lumped with the NEW RS-110 reviews):They say here 'remanufactured to like-new condition'--a bit of an overstatement...I can see noticable scratches on the phones and a fairly small chip of plastic is missing from the corner of the transmitter (but I'm pretty fussy and notice that stuff).Still, condition is good and earpads look new (thank goodness). Comes with all accessories and panasonic AAA's. Still, for the savings (1/2 price) I can deal with some surface marks. I'm satisfied with my choice to buy remanufactured, but next time I might opt to buy new. If scratches will bother you, buy new.Now about the phones:Reviews that say they are plug and listen are true. I first had to find the battery compartment (well disguised behind one of the earpads)...just turn the pads sideways (eitherside) to reveal what's behind them.The reception is good, note I'm using these in a residential neighborhood....when I get back to college I'll update. I walked outside and to opposite sides of my house and to the basement...still soundin' good. Once in a while I do get some static, but (for me) it isn't constant or common enough to make this an annoyance....living in a city area or apt might cause more interference (more wireless phones etc).The sound: Nice base, not too heavy, just right. The sound is really crisp and clear. I use these to listen to my music (CDs and LPs) and DVD's wirelessly. They seem pretty comfortable despite size, the padding on the top and the earpads is very soft. They do look hilarious on me (according to my sister I look like I should be DJing). As with most wireless phones these are big cans, but they aren't ugly...just BIG. And since I'm wearing them mostly indoors, I'm not worried about the size.Recommended for a good priced and good sounding wireless headphone.
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.
This bag is very sturdy and well-made. My 15" MacBook Pro fits in the bag nicely. It has just enough room in the side pockets for a file folder or two and a few computer necessities. I am pleased 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!
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.See my article with links to photos comparing multiple B+W 502 graduated neutral density filters in the Photo.net Large Format photography forum:http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00MfNRIf 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 bought this mp3 player for my niece who is 13 and she absolutely loves it. She never leaves home without it. It's very easy to use. I would highly recommend this player. She can put the music on it herself because the program is that easy to use. She loves it.
I am disappointed that the volume and eject keys do not work with my Macbook Pro running Lion. Macally did not provide a timeline for updated drivers. I was initially deciding between this keyboard and Apple's keyboard and will be returning this keyboard and exchanging it for Apple's. The keyboard is decently comfortable to type on. However, I am a heavy user of the function keys on my keyboard (volume, play/pause, brightness, etc.) and these are only supported on Apple's keyboard. If the volume keys worked on this keyboard I would be more likely to keep it.
My PC is stuffed into a credenza that holds my HDTV which is connected to the PC with an HDMI/DVI cable. The performance of the D-Link DWA-556 card was usually poor to very poor mainly due to placement of the PC. I decided to try this antenna even though it was not advertised as being compatible with the the DWA-556. When I hooked up this antenna, which now sits along side the TV, the signal strength jumped to excellent and web pages load noticeably faster. Needless to say I am totally satisfied!
I looked into many sets of tower speakers in my search for the right pair for me. I had a low budget for the system so I was looking for something cheap but I didn't want something that'd sound bad. The other speakers I saw the most of in the price range were low end Polk towers. I know they sound okay and they are fairly cheap but I was excited to see that these speakers had an 8" sub on the side. This along with the internal crossover allows the frequencies to be split into a 3 way system. This creates a clearer sound. I've had the speakers for a little while now and I'm pleased. They are nothing special but they sound pretty good. This is not audiophile status I guess is what I'm saying. If you aren't looking for premium sound these are good speakers. One criticism I have is the quality build of the speaker. The finish is a cheap laminate. It looks pretty good but I know that it'll eventually peel off and look terrible. Another thing thats really not a big deal is the speaker shields are made terribly. When I was taking one off the sub-woofer on the side it literally crumbled. They are made of extremely cheap particle board. This didn't matter to me though because I like the look of the bare speakers anyway.Overall these are a good buy for someone not looking for premium sound. They sound good. Part of the reason they are cheaper is because the cabinets are made cheaply. This allows them to sell better speakers for a lower price.
I was a little scared to buy this. I was not sorry for taking the chance. I live in the mountains of WVA, in a very hilly area. I plugged these babies in and received 8 channels in HD. The FCC said that I would only get 2 channels. So over all Yes, these do work and its totally worth the funds!
My older GPS behaved as nuvi 255 though it was marked as nuvi 250. And it was much better than this nuvi 270 (except missing maps). This leads me to a conclusion that this older version is not worth the money and we returned it.Here are the most noticeable differences:Faster start.Much faster search for satelites.Arrows in top bar to give you quick info where you will turn next.It is off by hundreds of feets and it takes a while until it fixes position (tried in bay area, CA and South Lake Tahoe, CA)If you have nothing to compare with you can be happy. There are good maps and it finds reasonable routes. Recalculating works OK too. But if you know that it can perform better you will likely prefer improved model.BTW: we looked for some places in Czech Republic (Europe) and it looks good even though Garmin writes that the map coverage is not complete. Fresh and complete enough for us to find all places we've tried.
This memory card came as a free promotional item when I bought my Nikon D50 camera (actually I paid the difference to get the larger memory card, since 256MB was too small), so I didn't really choose the brand, it was chosen for me. However I have no complaints about it. I had never heard of Viking, but the price was right, and I knew that I would end up buying a larger SanDisk Ultra II anyway (which I did). The truth of the matter is that I can not tell which card is in my camera when I use it, or review my pictures. Although I paid many times more for the SanDisk card, in my camera (which has a 32MB internal buffer), there is no difference. This may not be true in other cameras, without an internal buffer, but for me, the Viking memory card has been great. The only difference (for me) might be the transfer speed, when downlowding the pictures to the computer, but I don't sit there timing it. That's a good time to grab a cup of coffee.
I couldn't find ANYWHERE in the description where it states the number of clips in the package. I ordered anyway as I only needed a few. When I opened the box, it contained a bag of 100 of these clips. They worked perfect!
When friends or family come to visit you can load pictures and give this as a gift.
I purchased similar model, C740, on May this year. And I took with me on the trip to Turkey and Greece for 12 days. I learned that it just used a little of power even you turn the color viewer all the time. It can take more than 300 pictures before recgarge or replace with new battery. The picturea are good even you use 1MP. During that trip, I took almost 3,000 photos. Even one is nice shot.
I purchase this to use outdoors with my MP3 player. I have rechargeble batteries and this unit recharges the batteries when pluged in. I am happy with it. The sound is not that big but I am not looking to share my music with everyone.
I bought this TV on 10/31/2006. It's been one year. I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever. I've noticed a few people's comments about a blue pixel showing up on the screen..I have not had this problem.I did have my screen professionally wall-mounted.But, I don't think the professional installation has had anything to do with long-term quality.I originally paid $1599.00 for this TV from a big-box store. I can't believe the price is around $950-$999. There may be newer versions with supposedly better features, BUT, for the price, this TV is great! The reason I bought this TV was that 2 guys who worked in the store personally owned this unit. I figured they must know what they are doing.Some have commented about the buzzing noise when the volume is turned up--I keep the volume on zero and feed it through a stereo system so I have never had the humming/buzzing problem people are talking about. However, I have turned off my stereo and used the volume built into the TV and did notice a humming sound.If you are considering buying this TV but do not plan to hook it up to a home stereo of some sort..you might want to reconsider buying this unit. But, if you plan to use your stereo volume---then no problem. I guess the humming could be considered a drawback.One interesting anecdote about this unit. It will definately induce envy from your friends and family.One of the selling points of this TV,to me, was it's piano-black-finish edges. This gives it the look of the expensive Pioneer Elite TVs. I don't personally like flat screen TVs with the greyish borders--they tend to look plastic and cheap. This TV looks expensive! It's a show-stopper if you wall mount it like I have, very clean and neat looking.Overall I want to state that I have no specific allegiance to Samsung. I am not a Samsung employee. I do not own Samsung stock. I used to think of Samsung as a low to mid quality Korean electronics maker.If you had told me 5 years ago I would be paying $1599.00 for ANYTHING Samsung..I would have told you, you were crazy! Overall, I have been very satisfied. I would not hesitate to recommend this TV, especially for the price as it stands today.
After falling asleep with my SD400 in my pocket and crushing the screen I needed a new camera. I had found the SD400 to work very well and take great picture, but the features felt slightly unrefined compared to some of the larger cameras I have used.The SD700 is the perfect compact camera, it does not have these problems. It crams enormous image size and quality, image stabalization and refined controls into a tiny body (slightly larger then the SD400).The menues and interface feel like using a Mac! Simple large icons which animated by getting larger as you scroll across them.I am just blown away by this camera.Oh it does make noises when you move the zoom, it sucks. The video are not the best but I didn't buy it shot video.
Item shipped fast and arrived in perfect conditions, it has been suitable to my needs and I have nothing negative in response.
The film I ordered arrived in fine condition and is in use. Thank you.pmmcneely
I have been using this same model pressure cooker since teenhood, at least 40 years. Once you are past the fear of it exploding (just keep the little weight gently rocking by adjusting the heat),it is the greatest friend in the kitchen. When time is up, run cold water over it till the pressure valve drops and voila! I believe I couldn't live without it. Cooking time is incredibly shortened and as the food is steamed, I think most nutrients are preserved. You get accustomed to the timing of foods; 2nd nature.The only slight criticism I have is that my last Presto (same model) was made of a somewhat heavier gauge stainless steel. Not a big deal, but it was a bit better for frying (onions, for example) before adding the remaining ingredients for pressure-cooking.
Bello a vedersi e funzionale. Per l'utilizzo che mi sono proposto &egrave; un ottimo prodotto.Funzionale, comodo e bello. Per il momento non mi vengono in mente lati negativi.
Stay away from this puppy! Has not worked from day one and even though it says that it is compatible with WIN2000 and with YM and Skype, it keeps on crashing the system after a few moments and even after downloading the most recent firmware/drivers and software, refuses to work.Have tried contacting Logitech tech support and not a peep out of them. Might as well stick with a no-name brand and save your money!
I'm not sure if it is just my luck or if this item is useless but it does not work. So I suggest that BEFORE you buy it you think very hard if its going to work. I would say ask the seller for guidance but in my case I think my seller was based in Asia so the communication skills that I found was rather disappointing.Good luck to you and take care.
I got all the local stations in rather high quality on my plasma TV. For $10, it can't be beat!
I bought an Ipod Video to have all my music and videos with me, but I have realize it's not recommendable to take you Ipod Video to Jog/Gym/Walk, because you can damage the Hard Disc.....So this is the best Option if you already have the Ipod Video or some other portable HD, is tiny, is fashion, its a memory, and wont fall out that easy (it has a SUPER CLIP)
is a very good qualityy for this kind of price and even the mothers of you are going the eat the breakfast untill yourt last nights hangover to the morning of the second place winner of the going to marronategee event. Please be able to be the beast at the club of the Jenpajioiuyy and never stop listening to the music.... uhhh... dui
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
Man. Where to start.Reasons why the zen rocks the ipod.1)the color screen is simply AMAZING.2)all high quality movies gotten off bittorrent are 90%divx and xvid. meaning you dont have to go through thedemeaning process of converting videos.3)And for the ipod, if you do convert your videos, they are restricted (quality wise) to the point that apple forces you to buy their videos off itunes to avoid stabbing yourself.4)Battery life. Conpared to the Original Zen PMC (12 hoursof video life!) the zen sucks. But against its current opponent,the ipod, the zen wins by 2 hours. Thats one more movie/4 more episodes of family guy.5)The shortcut button is an excellent idea.P.S. Sadly the only reason people find the ipod as a excellent mp3 player is that apple advertises the hell out of it. The ipod is actually a good mp3 player, it just isn't excellent like all of apple's herd of sheep think it is...
If you can find a stud and want to mount an lcd television in a corner, this is the mount for you. I researched these a fair amount and this one got great reviews on multiple sites for corner mounting applications. It took less than 30 minutes to mount the bracket and television once I figured out the stud finder! Good documentation and an easy job for two people.
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 Minidisk player and it didn't work. I returned it to the seller, EEK technology and sent me a replacement. The second was also defective. I got their ok to return this and I still haven't a replacement player. I have wrote to them and they have blown me off. DO NOT BUY FROM EEK Technology. They are theives!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took this and my digital camera on a 3 week trip to England, and NEVER had to worry about changing 'film'! As a matter of fact, I could have taken almost twice as many photos, and not run out of 'film'. (I took 260+ high quality photos!)
The bluetooth GPS device works well. The fact that it is weather resistant and has a strong magnet for holding it on the roof of your car adds to the versatility. However, the plug which weather proofs the connector socket when it is not being charged is not attached and very easy to lose. Also, the software for use with PDAs and phones does not allow you to plan a trip on your desktop or laptop and then download routes and waypoints to the phone. With that caveat, overall operation is excellent.
Hi all,this is Mr.Srinivas from indianapolis. My recent purchase of netgear router was awesome, its performance is too good.Thanks Netgear and Amazon.CheersSrini
this is a great product it met our outdoor music needs the speakers handle old time rock n roll and what our kds call music(heavy bass)
This is an excellent door operator, complete with remote controls and safety interruptors. It is easy to install (one man about 4 hours), and is quick and quiet in operation. The price is competitive - actually below those of inferior competitors. Shipment was prompt and complete. You can't go wrong with this.
I bought this for my Dell Inspiron 1200. This 1GB module was the biggest it could hold. It works great.
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
I've had these bad boys for quite a while, so I can say without reservation, these are the best headphones available in this price range, and perhaps at ANY price point. I've tried some low-end Shures, but not only were they harder to use (the cord goes up and AROUND your ear?), but they didn't have anywhere NEAR the bass response of the V-MODAs. And for my cash, that's where it's at, the bass. Perhaps the higher-end, near $300 stuff is more exacting in sound reproduction, but I have pretty good ears and the V-MODAs are just excellent, and as I said, these 'phones have no peer in the area of bass response. With the right tunes, the bass will feel like it's practically BOOMING out of your head! But it DOES NOT come at the price of thin mid-range or highs. Really, if your source material is of even average quality, these 'phones will deliver by every measure.My only wish-fors would be the same for any similar product. Sound isolation could be better, as I travel on increasingly noisy buses, but that might only come at the cost of more invasive buds, and after the Shures, I'll have none of that. The ones I tried didn't have the famous triple-flanged sleeves, but even once you got the hang of inserting them AND got used to the feel of them sliding ever deeper into your ear, fit remained a problem. I could never get them to snug in the same way twice, and the only way to really keep outside noise outside is to have a tight AND consistent fit. The V-MODAs don't go in near as far, but they fit very snugly and do so every time. With the excellent bass response, cranking up some movin' tunes tends to knock out the outside world well enough!I'd also like them to be more durable, but I don't know if ANY ear-bud 'phones will be sturdy enough for me. I'm REAL hard on these things (apparently; I don't know anyone else who uses this style of 'phones, so I can only go by my experience), so nothing I've used in the past 5 years or so have lasted more than six months. I'm being REAL careful with my current set, using the included case and cord wrap to keep them safe and untangled, and so far, so good.[And as an aside, I wish someone who makes good mid- to high-end earbud headphones like these would just copy the wind-up style hard plastic case that Sony uses for their low-end 'phones. Maybe it doesn't match up to some preconceived notion of quality to use such a case, but it made life SO much easier!]Though I wouldn't go back to using the 'buds from Sony, I did like their "neck-chain" style, where the cord going to the right bud was longer than the one to the left, so that when temporarily not in use, you could hang the 'phones around the back of your neck. Not a deal-breaker, just a nice handy thing that I'd like to have with the V-MODAs. Also, it's REAL hard to distinguish the left and right buds from one another. The "L" and "R" are printed on them, but right next to the earphone sleeve, thus obscured by the outer portion of the sleeve. My easy solution: they come with pairs of both semi-translucent white and black sleeves, of three sizes each, so I put a white sleeve on the left 'bud and a black one on the right. So simple and ingenious, I keep wondering what took me so long to figure it out!Even with the above minor caveats, I can't see using any other 'phones so long as V-MODA stays in business. They have no peer in sound quality, they're feather-light, and as an added bonus, they look great! I favor the "gun-metal black" color, and even that has a near-jewelry look to it, so if you're something of an aesthete, there's another bonus! Give 'em a shot. I highly doubt you'll be sorry!
save your money and buy bead head phones. the sound on these is hollow, which was a suprise considering their size. essentially just not worth the price.
The sound is great and the fact that it plays MP3s makes it better. It has easy to use instructions for installing and wiring.The only thing I don't like is the faceplate is to brite and there is no way to dim it.
I have had my Canon for a few months now. The picture clarity is amazing. I really like the digital macro for close ups. The camera also captures great video clips. I was impressed the quickness of the shutter speed/picture lag. I have a SanDisk Ultra 1MB and it can rap off pictures pretty quick with great results. I did buy an after market screen protector for mine.
I bought this bag for my boyfriend, and he loved it. It was shipped in a timely manner, and the color was better than the picture. This is a great gift for a special guy in your life. He'll love it.
If you're serious enough about digital voice recorders to spend $250 or more, this is the one you should spend it on. I think Olympus beats Sony hands down in the ANALOG (microcassette) recorder department, but when it comes to digital, the exact opposite is true. I bought the MS1 (the one that is sold without the voice recognition software, for $50 less) after returning an Olympus DS2000, which cost the same. The DS was noisy, and the speaker was weak. The MS1 is strong and very clear in its output and has a surprisingly powerful speaker. In short it makes the DS2000 seem like a $30 cassette recorder, no kidding.The MS1 also feels sturdy and well made, has a backlit display and easy to understand controls (at least to me, but then I'm a gadget nut).There are two things, however, that can be considered shortcomings. One is that there is no way to directly connect this unit to a PC. That's understandable though, because with the memory stick, I'm sure Sony would rather sell me a reader to interface with a PC. Still, I wish they had made that capability. Two, this unit eats batteries like they're bonbons! This is probably due to the powerful speaker and the backlit display, but still, I'd highly recommend rechargeable batteries.Overall, I don't think you can spend a better $250 on a digital recorder.
High quality speakers for an awesome price. They make the perfect replacement for stock speakers. Fit perfectly in my 93 f150.
Not only does this look cool, but it runs really quiet and it performs a lot better than others on the market. It makes a perfect intake fan for your case. It comes with an adapter for a 4pin connector. The bubble-like center of the fan twists off if you don't want it there. I'm definitely going to buy more of these in the future.
I bought this from Costco, instead of Amazon because they had a price that was "too good to be true". And it was!Unfortunately this screen was a non-starter for anyone who does digital imaging or critical viewing of anything. I'm very happy with my Viewsonic VX900 19" screen, and was hoping to get the same image quality w/more desktop space.The problem w/this VX2235 was, at least on my screen very uneven lighting from top to bottom and side to side. Of course, no LCD is perfect and many hardcore graphic artists stick to CRT's for critical work. However, while my old and still current monitor has a very even brightness,unless you look at it from acute angles, the VX2235 had stark image issues.I returned my monitor after just a day. It may be ok for the casual web surfer, but not if you're doing photography with it.
I have this radio for about a month. As a radio, it is much better than Grundig G6 Aviator and Eton 100 (that I also own). Unfortunately, it seems that manufacturing quality is pretty poor: after about a month of use the radio started having problems with the keyboard. It is necessary to press some buttons twice or more, with force. Pressing "power" to switch the radio on sometimes switches it on for a second and swithes it immediately off. Pressing some keys causes loud "click" noise in the speaker.Manual is EXTREMELLY poor and confusing. It cannot be dwnloaded from manufacturer's page. Make few copies and save. If manual is lost, you are lost :)Month later, March 9th, 2011. It is harder and harder to switch the radio on or off. Most frequently, pressing the Power button switches the radio on for a second and switches it immediately off. It seems that even for something that cost 60 bucks it is deteriorating too rapidly...
After taking a picture in A or M mode it frezees.You have take out the batteries and reset the camera tomake it work again.It sucks.
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.
Sweet camera, worked great out of the box. Pictures are decent if you want to take people pictures quickly without great fanfare and prep. An anti-shake feature would have been good (I think that is the SD750? but is quite a bit more) but has not really been an issue. It is tiny and it turns on in an instant (no 5 second wait from pressing the on button, this thing is ready to go in under a second- awesome!) I cannot believe they can pack so much into such a small space. It is totally a shirt pocket cameraNo problems at all so far (except misplacing the battery charger when we moved house..... rats!)./ I would totally recommend this camera.
Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original colorful ultra-cool Sony VAIO FJ series laptop with 1GB RAM, 100GB disk, DVD writer, built-in webcam, etc. and all for Free! I got mine from this web site: awesomestufffree.com/laptop
I've had no problems with the lite on drive. It was easy to install. It burns fast but I haven't been able to find blank dvds that are 20x so I can't say if it'll burn that fast.
I took this out of the box and within minutes (no exaggeration) had a picture scanned, saved and posted on my web site--very easy to use--no power cord, the USB does it all. GREAT PRODUCT!
OK, so the camera doesn't have pan and tilt features or audio. But its also about $100 bucks so if you're using it for monitoring a pet from home, or other functions that don't require a fully functioning security camera, it works great.Also, keep in mind that there are free Dynamic DNS services available that accomplish the same thing as the SoloLINK service. So the $20/year that you would fork over for the service is not really required.My only issue is linksys's customer support. My suggestion would be to chat with them on their website, rather than to call, as they seem to have habitual problems with their phone system (e.g. me getting randomly getting disconnected). The language barrier that exists with foreign call centers also tends to be mitigated somewhat if you communicate via chat.I give it 4 out of 5 stars because of the support issues.
I like this camera it has many improvements since my old Z57. I bought this simply based on the great reviews on amazon. This takes great video at 640x480, the pictures look great. I am pleased with the new features. I mainly bought a Casio because of the coupling feature on the camera and they took that feature shot off and replaced with other shots such as underwater & autumn which are useless to me. Taking pictures will not be fun without my coupling feature. = (
After spending hours (okay maybe minutes) looking for a antenna to hook up to my WinTv-Hvr 950Q usb tuner I finally settled on this baby. It's cheap, compact and picked up the main HD channels I wanted to pick up after a lot of adjusting. It was also a quick and easy setup. Overall I would recommend that people try this antenna before shelling out the big cash for the other more expensive and fancy looking ones, you might be suprised.
It will work. I will need to find another part to get it to work right. It was not what I thought.
I bought this for a fax machine, which works well. I tried to make a voice call, and you can barely hear anything because of horrible static. I tried different outlets closer to the transmitter but that barely helped to clear the noise.
Chad had mentioned having problems with JLIP/NT compatibility issues.From experience I can tell you that the JLIP drivers (or most software drivers for that matter) written for 95/98 won't work with NT. Windows 2000 however is a different beast and the driver may work in win2k. Ditto for Windows METhat aside, the camera in question has nothing but Kudos going for it. I've got relatives in Asia and here in the US using versions of this camera (or slight variations in the model) and for the money this one simply can't be beat.
I have had three replacements from Netgear and not one has worked. The most I have got is a short period of connectivity for a day or so then the whole thng dies. Save your money. DON't buy Netgear
Originally I was happy that the correct battery arrived, and quickly. Then I noticed that it didn't hold a charge any better than the 3-year-old battery I was replacing. Clearly, it's as least as old as my OEM battery. Boo!
This is a very good FM transmitter. I always use to have static interference with my old plug-in transmitter. This one has not had any static problems and works flawlessly. You can take it anywhere and make use of its very good range. One time I used it to make my own radio station that my roommates could listen to on their radios.Cons:- It needs battery replacements every 15-20 hours. (last me 3 weeks at the rate that I used it.)- Blue LED in the front is WAY too bright.
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.
Good one best one ........... ...............I like to buy one more if you thinking to buy canon flash buy this one
The design of the lamp is excellent as well as the quality of the materials. It supports hallogen lightbulbs of up to 300W which provides for excellent lighting. Very stable.
BEWARE THIS HEADSET IS NOT DESIGNED FOR AN IPHONE & EVEN WITH AN ADAPTER THE SOUND QUALITY REALLLLLLLY SUCKS!!!!A close friend recommended this product to me- as it was supposed to be a step above what I was already using. Wow what a disappointment and waste of effort trying to get this headset functing properly. I should say that I bought it for my iphone-- IT IS NOT COMPATABLE, and I only discovered this after it was shipped to my house. I had to find an adaptor for it.The sound quality is very poor and 70% percent of the time people at the other end complain about the sound. From my end I don't hear them very well either. It is much easier to just put my phone on speaker instead of deal with the hassle of "tweaking" the head set.What inspired me to write the review today is...after just a few months of light use the stupid thing broke, and I was actually happy because I was sick of using it.
I am basically echoing what others have already said about the Sennheiser HD 280 headphones. The sound is excellent, and they are amazing at shutting out ambient noise. However, to shut out that noise, the headphones press firmly against your head. This can become uncomfortable, especially if you wear glasses (as I do). But then again, you really don't have to wear your glasses to listen to music. Do you?
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.
Easy to use. Easy to keep charged. Useful both at desk and on the go. My wife loves it. This replaced one she lost and really missed.
Great lens. I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark2. Great clarity from this lens for a compact macro it is very light weight. easy to carry and a great addition to my bag. Nice lens for the money.
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.
This unit does everything I was hoping for. I use it on my DCR-TRV22. I've tested it in varying light and the result is always a terrific snapshot picture. The camera only needed a flash designed for the camcorder e/w its own battery source.
Shipped fast, works perfect and save us time from having to go to the store! Will defiantly order again. Thanks!Use these to mix and master (reference).. they offer a nice flat true sound!
This printer far exceeded my expectations, excellent with photos on glossy and matte finish, fast with text, prints on all my different types of paper with no problem. The standalone printing is easy to navigate and I find the image preview in copy mode extremely helpful. I bought this based on a recommendation and the cartridges being less expensive than HP and I would recommend this printer to anyone thinking of getting one.
Easy to use, good sound. I haven't figured out the video player yet, but I am not a "techie"
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!
Definitely a good buy. Really like the brush because getting that excess dust off the screen is key. Solid price
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.
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.
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 just got the speakers yesterday and I'm amazed. That's all I can say about them. A little too much in the line of cords but it's a small price to pay.
Having a new Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router installed made me want to increase my wireless capabilities. It made sense to get the G card to link my old laptop that my teenage daughter uses to the router. It was a good choice. It installed easily and worked immediately. The connection is very fast as well.It only costs a few bucks more than the B band card. It is clearly worth it!
I love this microwave! It cooks the food very quickly and very evenly. The "SENSORCOOK" setting works very well too. Another thing that I really like about this microwave is that the window in the door is actually made of glass instead of plastic.
love it that s what i wanted and it arrive the right way so thank you a lot............
I bought one of these units and it lasted one night. CRAP. Now I'm supposed to send it at my expense to KATZ rather than return it??? The red light is on, so it is powered, but the light and grid don't work. This is a crap product. AVOID THIS. I would have given this minus stars if I could have.
Thank you for the speedy delivery also this item is hard to find in local stores actually I didnt find at all until now! Thank you the toner works great!
My wife's cell phone battery died over a weekend. Went on Amazon, found the battery at a very reasonable price, ordered it, and it arrived in a few days. Charged it up, worked as it should. No complaints.
only the original panasonic battery goes the distance, all other brands fail much sooner. definitely worth the few extra bucks.
I was able to hook up router and gain wireless connectivity without a problem--just followed directions. I was pleased that I didn't have to call a technician or support desk.
I spent a lot of time researching the various options available for a new camcorder, finally decided to choose this one, and haven't been disappointed. Two things in particular that concerned me were comments in review I read on other web sites, specifically:- At least one person complained that the LCD screen menus are difficult to use because some of the "buttons" are too small and I'll agree that the buttons aren't large. The camcorder was obviously designed to be light and compact (something most people consider a plus) and this necessarily means the LCD screen must be small. I personally haven't had any trouble pushing the buttons, but perhaps I would if my fingers were quite a bit fatter. Then again, if I were that heavy ("gravitationally challenged" if you prefer) I suspect that camcorder usability issues would be the least of my worries.- Someone else complained that they pick up the sound of the DVD drive spinning when filming. Again, I personally haven't experienced a problem with this, but I'm not in the habit of filming performances by mimes either. Even when playing back tapes that were recorded without any noticeable background noise I haven't encountered a problem. Then again, I'm also not in the habit of playing back my records at gangsta rap volumes, so maybe I just haven't noticed it.About the only complaint I have with this camcorder is the annoying "Sony disk recommended" message that pops up every time I turn on the camcorder (which presumably would go away if I used Sony-brand mini-DVDs). This 5-second "commercial" would be annoying enough, but the box it's displayed in blocks out the majority of the viewing area so that you can't see what's being taped until it goes away. Five seconds may not sound like very much but when you're trying to capture a scene that won't last long it can seem like an eternity. Sony, my response to your "commercial" is to remind you that disks are a commodity and should be priced accordingly; or to put it another way, "Reasonable prices recommended."That one minor gripe aside, I'm very pleased with my purchase. As others have pointed out, the camcorder is easy to use, provides very good picture quality, and when used with DVD+RW makes for convenient recording, playback, and editing.
This camera is absolutely the best value in the 4MP and 10x optical zoom category. I ordered it on August 20 and it arrived on 29. I played with it for all the functions and was impressed. I used to be a pro photographer and used 35mm film camera on a daily basis. The dial on the top gives you all the pre-set shooting modes you need for almost all occasions. The portrait mode really throws background off and makes the subject stand out. Also I like the macro and super macro mode tremendously. I was able to get so close to an envelope that I filled the whole frame with just the address label. When shooting at its long zoom range, you may want to use some kind of support (say a monopod) to reduce the shake and stabalize the image. This presents no problem at all for me. Given that you'll get an Amazon $50 mail in rebate, the final cost is just $199.94! I never had problems getting Amazon rebates in the past and I believe it'll work well this time, too. One small issue that you should be aware. The Power, Size and Conents section describes that this passage comes with, among other things, four Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and charger (another factor when I said Great Value). However, my package came with 2 CR-3v batteries. I called Amazon Customer Service hot line. They investigated and responded within 24 hours. It was wrong and misleading info. I was given two options - either taking another $20 credit or I may return the package without incurring a penny. I favored $20 credit and I am happy with the whole experience.
this does the job exactly as it should. No problems at all. I highly reccommend it.
I now have two of these on one system and I can now record 2 shows off of directtv but you must have two directtv boxes,, but they do great.I have yet to have a problem and I have had at least one running for more then 2 years. if you have mce 2005 and are looking for a cheap kit this is it. I have yet to test it with vista premium or any other flavor that has mce.
These headphones have served me well over the past 10 months as a value replacement for my more expensive Shure's. The sound quality is just fine; the 90-degree angled headphone plug is a plus, and being able to comfortably lay down on your side with them in is a major plus.A few problems: The rubber ear flange tends to compress and slipdown the shaft when inserted into your ear too forcefully. Another downside is that these plugs tends to collect ear gunk easier than some others, especially when the flange slips, and there's no filters to replace, so you have to manually clean it and/or soak it in hydrogen peroxide to restore sound balance.
This is my first camcorder which I purchased based on the reviews here at Amazon. A few of the reviews complained that the small touch screen would smear after touching it with fingers. Not an issue. Just a light touch with the fingernail does the trick and - no smear. The free software that ships with the camcorder is good to get started, but just barely. I've since purchased Abobe Premeire Elements 3.0 after trying their trial version which seems robust enough for a novice. Because I'm a novice, editing software is a must to rid the final DVD of all the shakes and gaffs.
This thing is expensive and is $50 more than the completing model made by Metz. I got this one because I don't have to worry about compatibility buying third party made flash. Overall, it is an excellent flash and it recyles fast and almost instantly. I take one star off because of poorly written manual, lack of battery indicator on the LCD panel and built in bounce flash card.
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 am single and bussy; some tmes Idon't have time to cook , so I ordered this produt. Presto makes a good quality produt and stand beind you to help through Amazon.com; that way you don't have worry about the product. The first one had some staines after I cooked one time, then I contacted Amazon they took care of it right away. Amazon send me an another one this is one no has problems. That is why I order through Amazon.com also they give you a better better deal.Presto 4-qt. Stainless Steel Pressure CookerSo long; Happy Holidays!With regards,R.S.
I took it out of packaging and noticed that it said 110v only and nothing about 220v. A little worried I Tried it anyway on a surge protector. So far so good, it does heat up very slightly but is normal for any item with that much power traveling through it.
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
My six year old is always losing his DS charger, so its great to get a working replacement for under $4.00.
these headphones are really big. they do not fold to fit easily in a backpack or anywhere else. the cord is waaaaay too long. wearing them, you look and feel like a jackass.
Great buy!! I would recommend this for anyone who needs a bit more than conventional USB storage, especially with how easy it is to stick in your pocket and go (very small!).
We recently removed our wrought iron coffee table so our little one won't hit his head as he's learning to crawl and pull himself up on things. So, I needed something else to set my laptop on. After looking at MANY laptop stands I decided on this one. I have no regrets. This laptop stand works perfectly with my 15" Macbook Pro. I use the extension to set my mouse on and it even fits my little notepad and a pencil. Love that this stand is so portable. It's easy to put together and very sturdy. I have no worries about it being tipped over should it be bumped. The adjustable legs are easy to use and work well to adjust to whatever height you want. This is the perfect laptop stand for my needs.
I have had my XTI for over a year and still love the camera. The pictures are sharp and the color is great. Well worth the investment. I would have prefered a wide angle lens to the 18-55mm, but it is a good starter lens.
Great product, rich sound. Multiple earbud plastics ensure a good fit. Only issues would be when I move around (walking there's the sound of the wire tugging the earbud, eating the earbud falls out). Also, they kinda hurt after a couple hours of use(!) but those problems are unavoidable since they're just earbuds. They don't pollute sound, meaning you can listen to music pretty loud and no one will be able to hear it!
I have no problem with the service.I find these review request's a neusance.Please stop!
I struggled with my instructors telling me to &#34;Take it back like this...&#34; &#34;no, like this...&#34; &#34;NO, like this...&#34;I put this swing aid on and DONE! I got it. I don't follow instructions well, but being able to have the thing touch your arm when you are in the correct position is just what I needed. I can't tell you how my game improved. It is just a piece of plastic, but it really did the job.
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO CONTINUOUS LIGHTING UMBRELLA KIT + Free 27 Watts 5500K Fluorescent Photo Lamp BulbThe second one does not match with the first one I bought. Different brand and not the same base. :-(
This is just a normal charger for US only. The spec is completely misleading. It can't be used abroad. Be careful!
Perfect quality. The cable length is 6.5 feet so no insane shielding is needed.Hooked up my HTPC with my HDTV with this thing and it's beautiful.Like the other reviews, remember, DVI is only video. So DVI==>HDMI will only give you a video signal.
Product came in good condition but my headphone jack wouldn't fit right so sound only came out of one ear. I would not recommend buying this product.
When I received the unit only the two cleaning heads worked but the DVD wouldn't spin. I learned that it can't be returned to Amazon because of the flamable liquid policy and contacted Aleratec instead. They responded quickly and I returned the unit to them (not sure if I'll get the ~10$ for shipping back though)I received then a unit that functioned and tested it on two DVDs that I had previously tried to repair with one of these retail units that consist of a manual wheel with some type of buffing paper and a liquid to spray on the DVD. These were the only two DVD that couldn't be fixed with that cheap, easy and fast manual unit.The Aleratec system is kind didn't impress me and needs a lot of assembly to follow through the stesp. The cleaning unit is pretty worthless, nothing a littel Windex or alcohol and a paper towel couldn't do. The two buffing heads actually seemed to really take some plastic of the disc and the two repair heads did apply a wax layer on top. However, I didn't work in my case. Both DVDs that I tried still don't work. They both had still one or two deep scratches left that probalby were the problem.I wouldn't buy this again but go for one of the cheap manual units. They are much faster and easier to use. I can clean a DVD just with some alcohol and I can add some car wax myself.
A couple of months ago my old and very simple Sony equipment started to give up on me after years of use. So I started to look for a good replacement for it.Since this was meant to be a replacement to be located at my bedroom and mostly for music playing, my first idea was to look for one of those popular mini-systems with everything integrated on them. I found some interesting products from Onkyo and Denon but, although their sound was quite nice (especially Denon's), I found that their power was somehow limited.Then, I decided to look for some of those &quot;Home Theater in a box&quot; systems that are so popular nowadays, even if I would use it primarily for music reproduction! I tried Sony, Kenwood and Denon. I found an interesting Denon system, but before buying it I decided to bring along a couple of my own CDs in order to try it out with my own music!The next day I took a couple of my favourite CDs with me to try them with the Denon. I chose Mahler's Symphony #3 (with Boulez), Andreas Scholl's &quot;Ombra mai fu&quot;, some Dead Can Dance and Air's &quot;Moon Safari&quot;. It really sounded nice but since I had those CDs with me I decided to make a last visit to the department store where I had seen the Denon and Onkyo mini-systems before making a final decission.An hour later I visited this department store and went to their audio department. Instead of looking for the mini-systems I went directly to the high-end audio area. Among the various Onkyos, Marantz, Denons and Yamahas I noticed Harman Kardon's new HK-3480, and I immediately liked the looks of it's new design! Then, I contacted a salesman and after telling him that I mostly listen to classical music (although my other musical tastes are quite varied), he suggested me to give the Harman Kardon a try!I was able to compare the Harman Kardon with the Denons (both the mini-system and the Home Theater options). After some listening I was convinced that a nice stereo system was more than enough for me. The power and sheer clarity of sound of Harman Kardon's HK-3480 was immediately noticeable!We first tried it with a couple of Yamaha speakers, then with Cerwin-Vega, Infinity and finally with Polk. Boy oh boy, what a beautiful sound the Polk's have, cristal clear and absolutely gorgeous!!! Besides, they look so sharp! We finally added an Infinity subwoofer and there it was, the perfect setup for me! I was really ready to make a final decission! I bought Harman Kardon's HK-3480 reciever along with H-K's FL-8385 CD player, a pair of Polk's RTi8 speakers and Infinity's PS10 subwoofer. What a difference from my old and humble Sony setup! By the way, if you choose Polk speakers like I did, get the black ones, they look great along Harman Kardon's silver and black design!The HK-3480 receiver works great! There are more than enough connections inputs on it, including several for audio/video and a phono input too (now I'm also thinking about replacing my old Technics for a brand new turntable). The HK-3480 is surely a great receiver for those who want top quality stereo sound, but it should me mentioned that with the VMAx feature on this receiver you can have simulated surround sound too when you need it!I now feel that all of a sudden my CD collection doubled in size since every single CD in my collection sounds so much better now! I'm rediscovering music that I bought 10 or 15 years ago! What a joy!!!
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.
The unit is pretty nice and performs well even in covered areas. The only complaint is that the base map is VERY BASE and doesn't contain many roads other than highways and some rivers and town markers. Other than that if you want local streets or topo maps you need to buy rather pricey (but detailed and complete) maps from Garmin. GPSFileDepot.com has a collection pieced together of a lot of free maps but not as complete as Garmin.PROS: Size is small and battery life is great. Easy navigation with great accuracy even in heavy tree cover. Syncs with GEOCaching.com well too. You really need the expandable Micro SD slot offered on this unit and not available on some other units made by Garmin (maps are larger than the internal 24 MB limit of the other unit I looked at).CONS: The basw map doesn't offer much.
I have a Sony Mavica (which I love), but I needed something compact and fairly weatherproof to bring to an archaeological field school. This camera survived lots of blowing sand and dust, some light rain, being banged around in a daypack, and in the process acquired some dents and scratches, yet it still performs like a champ. The photos are fantastic. Yes, the LED screen is VERY difficult to see in bright sunlight--under those conditions you have to feel fairly confident about your ability to compose the shot, and for this reason alone I didn't give it five stars--but thanks to the autofocus and stabilization feature, the photos aren't blurry at all. Please note that although this camera is water-resistant, it is most assuredly NOT WATERPROOF. It will not withstand submersion.Purchase an extra battery because the battery can't be charged while it's in the camera.Overall, this is an excellent little compact camera. I'd purchase it again in a heartbeat.
I mostly listen to AM talk radio, as well as some FM, and I bought this radio because I had seen information on the Web that it had superior AM reception to all other pocket radios. I have found that these claims were correct. The radio is capable of pulling in clear AM signals that other pocket radios I have owned will not touch. I am now able to listen inside of buildings, and pull in distant stations quite easily.I also like the built-in speaker option, although I rarely use it. Like all AM radios it is subject to interference, and there is a period around sunset when there is a lot of interference, but it is far better than other radios its size, and in fact better than some table-top radios I have owned. As a bonus the sound on FM is quite good as 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.
ya, es el segundo! ya que tengo 2 utilitarios lo mejor que he comprado, para mi es el mejor multimedia que hay en el mercado, le puedo cambiar el fondo de pantalla conectar el ipod y etc.lo recomiendo
Easy to install and works great. I use it with Adobe Premiere and several types of cameras and dv decks.
S3 has heightened the standard for entry-level MP3 players with an inexpensive player that includes USB, Mac-compatibilty, and expandibility.Mac users rejoice, finally S3 (Diamond) has given us an inexpensive MP3 player compatible with the Mac. I own a PC at home, but I'm a Mac user in my office.While the Windows software rocks, the Mac's Soundjam software leaves a lot to be desired. At Mac World companies like MusciMatch were promising plug-ins for their MP3 players to allow 600 users to manage their portable players, so maybe someone will develop a better interface. However, I'm happy to have a player that works without any glitches on both OS 8.6 and 9.04.My main qualms with the harware is the on/off switch because it also controls the ability to turn off the buttons when you stash it in a pocket. In addition, I don't like the ear-buds packed with the system. Plus, don't trust the machine's battery monitor. When the batteries inch below 40%, grab an extra one in the event that it prematurely dies -- I had this problem in the subway the other day. In addition, I reccomend Duracell Ultras for the 600, and a good pair of Sony earphones.I can't wait for the memory upgrades. While other critics pan S3's choice to stop using standard flash memory formats, I praise S3 because the company chose the new form factor, so they could use IBM's smartdrive technology, which are basically small hard drives. The price of a 300 mb smart drive is the same as 64 mb of standard flash memory. Hmm, 60 minutes of music, or 5 hours of music? Unfortunately the smartdrive backpacks won't be available until Christmas.This player is ideal for both Windows and Mac users because of S3's embrace of smartdrive technology. However, if you already have a player, but are looking at nextgen models with USB, wait until Christmas when the smartdrive technology is available.
My husband is a truck driver and has to change trucks a lot so needs to put his GPS in every one - this comes off easily and can reattach to other vehicles.
I've had the HK3380 for about a year and generally liked it but I've had an intermittent failure of the low power side (all inputs). They (including the line outputs) will drop out for a few seconds to a few minutes. This happens once in a while but when it starts happening it keeps doing it for an hour or so. This unit is heading for the local electronics recycler and I'm looking for a new (non-HK) unit.
I got the Z22 to replace a well-used and well-loved Palm Vx whose battery died. I thought with the advances in hardware in the last six or seven years, I'd be able to get a great machine at a reasonable price. Boy, was I wrong.The biggest problem I have with the Z22 is that compared with the Vx, the screen is crap. It's ugly to look at, the pixelation is obvious, and the touchscreen function is not very good. Many things I could do with a fingernail on the Vx require the stylus on the Z22. The color is a nice frill but it's crappy color and unpleasant to look at. I continually have to fiddle with the contrast control to compensate for different viewing conditions, and in bright sunlight it's basically unusuable. I much preferred the Vx's four shades of gray.I'm also annoyed that the backward compatibility is not there: most of my old applications run, but a significant fraction (maybe 20%) do not. Some wedge the machine and require a reset.I also expected I would get better performance from a 2008 machine than from a 2001 machine. Except for one application (CacheMate), the Z22 actually performs the same as or *worse* than the Vx. In particular, Launcher III is noticeably slow. I do like the extra memory but I never ran out of memory on the Vx and the CPU is disappointing.Finally, the sound stinks. The sounds are not as good, and inside the hard 'air case' I can barely hear the sounds, even turned up to high. With the Vx I could hear easily even inside the clamshell hard case.So, in summary, the Palm platform is still great, and color is amusing, but if you order the Z22 be aware that you're getting a cheap machine where corners have been cut on screen and CPU performance. If this matters to you, get something else. If you don't care that the screen is ugly and the machine is slow, the case looks nice and pockets easily, and in my opinion the Palm platform is still the best personal organizer in the world.
I've always had good luck with LaCie products, so purchasing the d2 dual burner seemed like a no-brainer. Boy, was I ever wrong.I've used this burner on Macintoshes and on Windows machines. I've used it with various versions of Toast and various other DVD-burning utilities, and tried various brands of DVDs. In all instances, it consistently fails to burn dual-layer DVDs without incuring fatal write errors. When burning standard DVDs, the failure rate is about 25 percent.Returning the DVD burner to LaCie for warranty repairs did no good. It still does not work, so I'm sending it back a second time.Maybe I bought a lemon. Perhaps other people have had better luck with this particular DVD burner, but I can tell you one thing, my previous love affair with LaCie products is over. I will never again buy another one of their products.
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.
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.
I had the printer out of the box, set up and installed in a hour and half with no problem at all. So far everything works fine. The only reason I didn't give it a five star is that I have only had it for 3 hours and haven't used it that much, and the small ink cartridges. Cost of ink dosen't bother me as I use remanufactured Cartridges. So far I like it very much.
These speakers look great but they have very weak lows and no mids. However, the highs are very clear.
This unit works well and seems to couple terrifically with my 5d. I was not as happy with the results from the first 580EX and my 20d but I don't know where the fault was.The only little hitch is that the master-slave control was easier with the old unit. It was a simple push of a lever. Now you have to go through a menu. This is not serious enough to remove a star, so count this a satisfied user.
This camera is everything I ever wanted and more! Insanely fast delivery too! Pictures are fantastic and vivid, and the image stabilization actually functions as advertised.
i bought this with the honda wire harness for the price of just one of the iteams in the stores, great buy!
I'm also running Microsoft Media Center and had no luck with the converter. I attached it to my older Western Digital IDE hard drive, plugged it into the second SATA slot on the motherboard, and poof, nothing. Not only did it not allow my system to recognize the older drive, but when I used it, my system couldn't recognize the exisiting SATA drive! I tried every possible jumper configuration for the IDE drive, and nothing helped. I'm no hardware genius, but I built my last two machines without trouble, so I'm pretty sure I connected everything correctly. Furthermore, I researched the Intel Matrix Storage Manager issue listed in comments above, and although I'm not sure if my system is running it, Intel's site recommends against using SATA converters like this if it is running.OOPS: I just found out that my IDE hard drive had gone bad (circuit board is dead), so please ignore the above. I have no idea whether the converter works or not.
This card/box works perfectly for me, and does exactly what I need it to do. The software allows you to mix your channels down individually, and the quality of sound that is captured from the inputs and outputs is unbelievable. The 4 in/4 out was perfect for me as well, since I use a mixer to mix down all my tracks/instruments, I can send out two stereo outputs (a total a four LR) from my mixer in the main mix and from the alt mix. This card is exactly what you need for digital recording.
The speaker came with a defective amplifier so the left speaker didn't work. We had to contact Klipsch Support. They were not surprised and immediately told us they would send us a new amplifier in 2 weeks. It has been two weeks, and we are still waiting for the replacement. I am wondering if Klipsch does any QA testing on the product.
This case does exactly what I expect it to do. It protects the speakers and makes carrying the sound dock from place to place easy and safe. The sound dock fits in easily, snugly enough to be secure. There is a little pocket for that teeny remote and room for the cable and we are off. Good value at the Amazon price which was considerably lower than other places. Note that this case is for the sound dock that is not the portable one, however with the case, now it is!
The Canon BC-02 Black ink cartridge is becoming difficult to find...for good reason..most of the printers that it fits were made between 1994 and 1998. I just "retired" my Canon BJC-210 printer after 17 years of reliable printing, with the difficulty of finding "fresh" ink a factor in its retirement...for it still is printing just as good as it did back in 1995.If you happen to have a Canon BC-02 cartridge in its original box, you should consider keeping it as a relic of the early days of home computers. It is very unlikely that any home printer sold in 2012 will be in service 17 years from now...today's printers don't last much longer than the ink cartridges they are sold with.I hope Amazon and its vendors will continue to supply the BC-02, if fresh cartridges are available. They don't last long in storage, so after the factory stops supplying fresh ones, it is really the end of a long road.
I just bought them 2 day ago at a local wholesale store. I was skeptical about buying them, because the negative reviews about the bass level other reviewers have mentioned, but let me tell you... NOTHING TO BE AFRAID !!!These couple of small speakers just rock any song you throw at them. The sound is SUPERB for what they are intended for, LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER SPEAKERS.They are replacing a 2.1 Altec Lansing speakers, and they are just making bite the dust to the Altec System by far.
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 first bought a Canon 900. Lousy pictures from any but Canon paper. Next was an Epson 850. Had to wait on the tubes to load. Picture quality great, but BAD ink smears at top of paper. Then bought the 7550! Unreal! Senses the type paper used and adjusts automatically. Print on ANY paper is outstanding! Photo prints from Canon S40 4.0 meg camera are WONDERFUL! Document printing is from the seperate and cheaper priced cartridge. Cartridge ink level is indicated. Why would ANYONE buy another printer? Forget the slightly higher price. It is worth every penny.
I bought this as a gold box offer and am happy for it. This little guy keeps a solid connection in Chicago's downtown which is notorious for interference due to a few &quot;tall&quot; buildings here and there.I can get AM/FM and TV in the Loop without sounding like it's being broadcast from a cave in Mongolia.Worth every dime. It loses a star only because you have to manually scan for your presets. Nothing I can't live with though.
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.
My husband has been trying to get me to buy a new TV for our bedroom. I couldn't say 'no' anymore, as the colors in the old TV were going bad (is that person supposed to be that color?)Anyway, we decided on this TV b/c of the reviews and features (as stated by other reviewers).The ONLY drawback is that it does not display the closed captions when it is on 'HDMI' source. The only reason this is a drawback for me is that we used to put the CC on if the other person was asleep.Aside from that, I love this TV. Wish I would have gotten it sooner---but don't tell my husband ;-)
I held out buying a new computer for a while. I had last purchased an HP Pavilion and had good success but that was 7+ years ago (yes, I get my money's worth). My wife spotted this little guy and it was love at first sight.I believe it is essentially a laptop packaged as a super-small desk tower; so small it sits beside the flat panel monitor and provides plenty of desk room to spare.I recently moved into a professional D-SLR and use loads of disk space. This not only is fast at 1.7Gh but has a huge hard drive of 240Gb. The front CF I/II card reader and the front USB means I don't have to monkey around in the back or with add-on devices to read/write to my cards or iPod. There are 4 USB slots on the back as well as a full compliment of speaker hook-up options. The 10/100 Ethernet is included and installed. Essentially this is a "set it and forget it" home appliance.I have been struck by the quietness of this unit - no fan is necessary apparantly due to the fact that it runs the Centrino processor; known for it's low power consumption and heat generation. This is a great improvement over the 747-like sounds of the fan equipped full size towers. This also means no or little dust is kicked or sucked up by the processor cooling system.If you are hunting for a fast, quiet, energy saving desktop that has the HP name on it, this is the one. I did find that the prices are all over the map so it will pay to shop for rebates.
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.
I recently purchased 2 gigs of memory for my computer. It was the same item sold in the big stores in the same packaging. I received the memory in less than one week and the price was great. The cost was less than half of Best Buy was charging. Would definately purchase again.Great service, great prices, speedy delivery
when i first used this product i was immediately angered as i realized that my recordings had skips in them almost every 20 seconds, that is to say, i would be reading something and five of the words would be missing. i fumed for two days then tried recording on low quality. that seemed to solve the problem but that was perhaps only because i pressed the pause button every twenty seconds, incidentally there is no difference between high and low quality. but then the problem started back up again though this time at a much less aggravating intensity since it skipped only every two minutes. this is still very painful and damaging since i record poetry recitals almost every week and i also use it to practice foreign languages on a daily basis! the sound quality is barely above acceptable as well.
Well, as I have a Nikon Coolpix S3, I have to send this back (and, I guess, pay return shipping!) This cable is apparently for the S1 and S2 (not the S3 as stated in the description). Further research shows that I need a UC-E12 USB cable. The photo in the Amazon description wasn't large or clear enough for me to be able to determine that this was the wrong cable; I would like to think Amazon would make certain that their descriptions are correct when they offer an electronic accessory. I tried to give this product 0 stars, but wasn't allowed to do so.
When visiting this page Amazon pointed out that I purchased these way back in April of 2003. And I am currently wearing them right now listening to Pandora. They have been worth every penny I paid for them (admittedly that was about three-fourths of the current price). They sound and feel great; and they offer reasonably effective passive noise reduction. I have worn them at work, home, airplanes and pretty much any other venue you can think of. And finally over the last few days, the headband padding is slowly falling apart. Not bad for nine plus years of extensive use. I just ordered a couple of replacements from Sennheiser. They only cost about $5 each. Everything else about these headphones are intact. No cracking, peeling or any other significant signs of wear and tear.I am sure that these won't fit everyone properly and there is no doubt that some folks won't appreciate headphones that don't cheat and artificially enhance (i.e. distort) the sound. But for me I really can't think of another investment that's given me so much bang for the buck.Wholeheartedly recommended.
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 = ]
There much had been said about this camera's advantages and deficiencies already. I would say that it is the best non DSLR camera an the market. It is very well build, has very nice , sharp , versatile and fast lens.It is very capable camera as long as you understand its limitations, but there's no camera without deficiencies or limitations. The DSLR capable of producing better picture but it is prohibitively expensive to buy such wonderful lens with Sigma, Canon or Nikon. The similar setup will easily brake 2 grands limit.
the case is very handy for holding your sensor and lens cleaning essentials together.I had a fairly dirty sensor and was able to clean it quite well. the only negative is this kit only givesyou 4 swabs and it took that many to remove my collected dust and grime. my sensor is clean but now I have to order more swabs to have at the ready.it is still cheaper than a professional cleaning so I'm happy.
I was hesitant about this product after reading the negative reviews, but I could not resist the price. I got the wireless router yesterday. Installed it following the manual that is in the CD coming with the router. At first, the wireless part was a bit jittery, but later, it seems to be OK. One of my USB wireless network adapter shows that it is connected at 56MB/s as adverstised. When it was connected to my last wireless router (D-Link DI-614+), the connection speed was only 11MB/s and the signal strength was weaker. I can the download speed is faster with the current WBR-2310 than DI-614+.
This will be a great summer item for your family, just follow the 'rules'. Do not set it on grass, do not set it on un-even / un-level group (it will sooner or later tip over or spill (even on the slightest angle of 1 or 2 inch)). Get the cleaning tools and chemicals to maintain clear water. Enjoy!!! Unfortunately the pump is worthless, so be prepared that between the tools, chemicals, new -stronger- pump and the actual pool will cost you alot more than $100, i ended up spending close to $500 with everything, and alot of time to keep leaves out and water clear... but still an enjoyable item...
I needed a very small portable FM receiver that could bring in relatively weak stations and this device met my needs admirably. Other units that I've tried with external antennas are bulkier, heavier, logistically clumsy, and don't have this ones excellent reception. The sound quality is good and I like having a speaker, though my primary use is through headphones. The true digital tuning is excellent - my prior unit had analog tuning (with a digital display) which kept slipping off the correct frequency. It's hard to find "just a radio" - I have an IPOD and don't need YAMP3P. For my needs, it would be nice if this one had a connection for a neck lanyard, but other than that it's fantastic.
I needed an outdoor speaker so I could play our CD collection on our Sony Megachanger outside. The AW-811 does everything it's advertised to do. I hooked the transmitting antenna to the headset output of our stereo receiver and the speaker plays just fine outside about 30 feet away. It has good tone and a fair base, and was about $30.00 cheaper than Circuit City. Works for me.
This film is as close to the wonderful KODACHROME look as you'll find on color negative (print) film. Flesh tones are gorgeous and properly warm - and everything else looks fantastic, too, almost no matter the camera, with lovely saturation & contrast, especially if over-exposed by a 1/3 to 1/2 stop, as with most negative films. This film is reason enough to keep film & processing around. Beautiful.
Ive had this printer for 6 months, I have gone through countless ink cartridges (which are very small and overpriced) and I do not print that often. Now I have an error code and none of the functions work (print or scan) Waste of $200. Im throwing it away!
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 purchased this camera for my husband. He loves the zoom and the video feature. However, it does seem to take a long time between pictures.
Considering the retail price on this is nearly $500 I was dissapointed that my Garmin or my moms Tomtom which were both under $100 worked much better. Easier to use a map than this GPS half the time.
Comes with lousy instructions and is not complete, as far as I can tell.
I'm not a specialist, but to the best of my experience, this is a very good cam, one that does everything a non-professional could expect. Good video quality and sound record, easy to use (if you read the manual at least one time) and valuable features. I recommend it!
For the price, this noise canceling headset is not worth it. Basically the sound lacks any sense of fulness and the active noise canceling is subtle at best.If you prefer a headset that is not over your ear, but an earbud then I would go for any of the Shure headphones. They do not actively noise cancel, but the fit is more comfortable since there are multiple options in terms of size and ear foam material and the sound is noticeably better especially the bass.If you prefer an over the ear headset, I just got the Audio Technica one and they are fantastic. They are not as easy to carry around, but the active noise canceling is comparable to the Bose models out there and at a lower price. All in all, skip the Sony MDR-NC11 or at least set your expectations properly.
I had mine about 5 years (approximately) and I keep it at the dashboard--exposed to very hot weather in summer, and quite cold in the winter. It's still working just fine! It may not be as sensitive as the more expensive brands, but it saved me on several occasions--you know where the speed limit is 25 mph and you go by accident 35 miles per hour, and that's VERY easy to do! Those areas where the speed limit is very low--That's when you are most likely going to get a ticket--let's face it, it's easy pickings for the cops. So it did pay for itself.Simple as pie to set up. It also has some clocking technology activated at a push of a button.Considering the price, and it DID save me from getting a ticket, it definitely paid for itself. It's not the ticket I so much fear, but what the insurance will do--raise their rates over years.I don't know all about Ka bands and other techologies coming out; I suppose I'll eventually have to ugrade to a new detector; but for the present time I'm happy with what I have.Some say radar detectors "encourage" speeding. I beg to differ. If anything it makes you MORE AWARE of the cops out there, and is a constant reminder of this--it's made me a more defensive safe driver. Also the knowledge radar detectors are far from perfect, so I try to be at my best behaviour behind the wheel. When I hear beep beep beep it reinforces the cops are out there.
I admit, I loved this player when I first received it. It had a beautiful display, was easy to use/configure, and was cheaper than Apple for the same amount of storage capacity. Unfortunately, that didn't last long, as a little over 3 months later my player completely died, lasting only a few weeks after my warranty expired. Doing a little research online, I found that this is a common complaint with most buyers of this model, and most of the other models Creative makes. I had a similar problem when I owned a Creative MUVo micro prior to this, but was easily able to fix it by going online and updating the firmware. No such luck with this one, after numerous e-mail exchanges I was told that I would have to send it back to be fixed at my own cost, minus the cost of parts(though it was THEIR fault the product was defective).Researching further, I found that this was also a common response to the problem, replacing the unit for $25 only to have the same problem reoccur months later. So i decided not to deal with it, and opt to spend the extra money to buy an ipod instead which is much more reliable by far.
Lens came packed nicely and promptly. But it was made in Taiwan and not Japan.Yet to use the lens. Will update when I do use it. This my first SLR lens.
I am the proud owner of both Bose Companion 2 Series I and Series II Speaker Systems. The sound quality is excellent and the durability is what you would expect from a company like Bose.This particular set being reviewed has turned out to be a perfect replacement of the M-Audio AV30 Stereophile speakers I thoroughly enjoyed listening to for over three years until, like the experiences of many other previous owners and Amazon reviewers of this latter product, the left channel, for some inexplicable reason, went kaput. Also, the setup of this system does not require the seemingly anachronistic use of speaker wire, which I now find to be rather hideous, especially with high tech equipment in this day and age.I have also sampled the Bose Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System and admit that it has a seemingly richer bass sound than the Companion 2; however, I find the clarity of the Companion 2 set to be nearly perfect and can only conclude that I am not enough of an audiophile to justify spending an extra $150.00 for something that only sounds "a little better" to me. Besides, the quality of many of the top high fidelity speakers valued at $500-plus from a generation ago would not compare with with this small, but packed with a powerful punch, pair.For anything that Bose has issued and is now under $100, this, right now, is about as good as it gets.Thanks, Bose, for making this great, affordable product, and thanks, Amazon, for including this in your electronics line.
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.
I was initially looking at a 32" tv, and was set on this mount. Then my wife and i decided to go for a 40"... I guess we could no longer get this mount, right? Wrong! I went to the peerless company website (great site and product support) The product spec for this model lists 40" as the max size, with a top weight of 80lbs (our tv is 60lbs).The mount looks small compared to the TV, but it is very well made. it comes with great instructions, and was not to hard to mount.TV looks great on the wall, and we love the flexability of positions. It is also a fraction of the cost of many other mounts. You wont be disapointed.As always, Amazon service was great- I can't believe the things I am now willing to buy online with their great customer service.
I got it as a gift a few months ago and, at first, everything was fine. Then it started freezing on one DVD after another. It began with LoTR, then the Princess Bride, then occasionally on LoTR:TT and now on HBO's Band of Brothers. The DVDs play without a problem on other DVD players.The system still has a few months of warranty left so I will try talking to Samsung. But given some of the online comments I've read, it appears to me they will want me to ship, at my expense, a 55lb DVD player.
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.
These should be recalled and replaced free of charge by the Sony Corp.they say they are Dj headphones however they are not durable enough for the road ,the plastic swivel cracks on them ,i only had mine Feb.2010 ,there is an on going petition online about these headphones,Amazon should stop selling them
I have been looking for a good pair of headphones since about last year when I tried out my uncles pair of Sennheisers. Listening to a pair of great headphones then going back to my 10 dollar earbuds was disappointing to say the least. After asking for advice on headphone boards for about the last month, I decided to buy the Grado sr60s. I am a huge rock fan, so I didnt really want a headphone has too much bass that it drowns out everything else(I tried out my friends pair of Beats solos and I hated them for that exact reason, Bass would make everything else sound muddy). Today my pair of Grados came in the mail. First album I tried them out was on a album I bought yesterday, Mastodon's Blood Mountain. I was listening to that album yesterday with my 10 dollar buds, and now listening to that same album with the Grados is like listening to a whole new album entirely. Only real downside to these headphones for me are the long cable. Im sure people will have use for the cable if they use a amp or use it for their computer/laptop, but I mostly listen to music with my ipod, so having a cable dangling around doesnt look too good. I just wrap it up and put it in my pocket. That is my only true gripe with the headphones. If you are looking for a great pair of headphones for a truly amazing price, look no further, these are the headphones for you.
Great price (with the rebate) and terrific router. Works flawlessly for me and seems to have a great firewall. Highly recommended.
I bought these speakers to use with my Apple G4 Powerbook with the hope that I'd have an acceptable DVD and CD player combination for our Casita trailer on the road. Perfect! Lots of sound, easy to store, and worked immediately with the Apple. (That's right: they call me MISTER Plug-and-Play!) Ah, Retirement, where is thy sting?
We got to Guatemala and discovered that we had forgotten the charger for the battery in our camera. We found the battery in a "Batteries Plus" but they also had this charger even cheaper. We tried it and had good results for the rest of our trip. We have continued to use it with good results. I agree that it is fragile looking but we keep it in a small padded camera case. So far so good. It really bailed us out when we needed it. We stored away the adapter plates that we don't need. We'll have them if we ever get a different kind of camera or if someone else needs an emergency charger.
I returned this because I thought it was the traffic/weather antenna. It's not. This antenna just gets you a better signal, which you don't even really need.
Works great so far. I've bought another one as a gift.
As everone else said, it's good while it lasts. I bought mine a year ago and it worked fine until recently. Now it squeeks loudly when playing DVDs and skips a lot. For the price, I think it was worth it - it lasted a good year for 70 bucks. Don't buy this if you want something that will last a while! It seems to have about a 1 year lifetime.
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.
Excellent price; easy to use and clean; makes food taste more nutritious according to the person I gifted with it. Could only be better if made in the USA instead of China.
here in new orleans, we use these speakers when gatherings happen outside in hot and humid conditions.While outdoors, the pair I own right now are not directly exposed to rain and sun. I am buying another pair of these today to put them in the tree out back.The sound is decent.... not breathtaking... but decent. Other reviews are correct.... these need some power to get the volume up. if you are running another set of speakers and forced to use one volume knob... you may have issues.Overall.... good bang for the buck
I was very pleased with the lights & reflectors. The price was incredibly low. Arrived on time & in good condition. Will use IGgFactory Inc again.
1. Tech support is only available by calling an individual at GrandTec, during business hours, long distance and they expect that you'll be sitting in front of the HDTV during the call. If you happen to do something else during business hours, like . . . work, you're out of luck and open to outright hostility for being a "stupid customer".2. Before I had a chance to even explain what was happening, I was interrupted and accused of not "working with" the person on the other end of the phone. He then warned sternly that trying to troubleshoot it on my own was likely to result in the device destroying my TV.3. When the device doesn't work (which mine didn't), all you get is 2 big red bars on the screen. None of the menus will work until you already have everything set correctly.4. When I said that if I needed to stay at home to fix this device, I'd lose more money in lost wages than just scrapping it and getting something else, I was informed that since they are the only ones on the market with such a device, I wouldn't find a replacement.This arrogant manufacturer had better change their tune given that they're providing what is essentially technology that fills a short-term gap as HDTV expands into the market or they'll end up left in the dust.
I have an excellent Bogen tripod which I'd call "heavyweight,"---great for videos, overkill for my dSLR. This tripod is excellent: a combination of light weight, remarkable sturdiness (for its weight), and a usable ball head. The best feature is the ease-of-use of the lever-action leg extenders. It's set up in a way that a flip of all 3 (in the same motion) will allow you to shake down all leg extensions at once. I find that the ball head is capable of holding even with my medium-weight dSLR with its telezoom all the way extended, and pointed at a 45-degree downward angle. Recommended.
These are really nice for the price. I've had the BOSE ones, and those are nice too, but these are (were) 1/3 the price when I bought them. The sound quality is comparable. They block out ALL noise. Practically like earplugs. My only gripe is that the wires aren't very long.
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!
I've had my PAL for about 8 years now. I had to replace the battery pack a couple of years ago and, as mentioned by other reviewers, the tuning dial and volume dial have become quite scratchy over time. Overall, I would say that it's an okay radio with okay sound. However, there is no justification for the price of this radio. I would not buy this radio again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.One very important point, I recently traveled close to 200 miles from San Francisco but was still hoping to pick up the local SF AM broadcast of the San Francisco Giants World Series game. I brought my Tivoli PAL and it was unable to tune in the signal. But, my backup radio received it loud and clear. My backup radio in this case was the basic ten dollar AM/FM portable unit from Radio Shack. (Thank goodness I brought that with me or I would have been stuck watching the horrendous Fox coverage of the World Series.)Anyway, consumers should be aware that the most basic, cheapie radio will outperform the Tivoli PAL.
This enclosure is everything you hoped for, providing you choose the interface/s you want, not only now, but for future compatibility. Installing a Seagate 2TB raw drive was stupid-simple (plug into a drawer & secure). The only thing you may need that's not included is an eSATA cable. That's not an issue that applies to me yet, so I don't mind saving that expense for later. USB/Firewire cables are included. Odds are high that I'll be considering another one when that time comes around again.
Unfortunately, the opener has not performed as advertised and neither has the customer service. Buy it through someone local so they can install it and deal with the headache of getting it to work.
Very nice in ear headphones. They can handle a lot of bass! Although they are passive noise canceling, they did a very good job of keeping background noise out and sound in. Definitely for bass-heads. They come with 3 sizes of silicone inserts, so its easy to get the right size for your ear. On top of all this, they look very good. They don't draw attention like a bright colored pair would. I was very pleased with my purchase.
Fantastic sound. They are closed, so you can't hear people talking to you all the time. They are comfortable, but they are also big. Cord is long. I take care of my stuff so i expect it to last a while. It has an adapter to work with 1/4" jacks.I don't like them as much as my grado lab SR60's, but they do sound great with the ipod.When I don't want to be bothered I will put this set on and crack the tunes in the ipod. Great stuff. Bass response is good, highs are also good. Just the size, most people wont take them outside the home, I take them on the plane....enjoy them.
I must admit I didn't expect much in the way of sound quality when I got this unit, but I am very surprised and pleased at how good it sounds. Very clear and plenty of volume with the iPod turned up to around 3/4 full. No distortion. There is of course not much in the way of low end, but about what you might expect from a high quality portable radio. It's convenient and effective. There is an LED inside the case to tell you when the batteries are getting low and topside volume control is convenient.The one thing to keep in mind with this is that the volume control has an on-off switch that turns off the power to the speaker and you need to switch it off to preserve battery power. You may not notice that on-off switch except for the click sound it makes when the volume is all the way down. The LED "inside" the case goes off when the unit is off. It'd been better to have the LED shown through a little window so it can be seen with the case closed. As long as you keep this in mind though I think you'd be very pleased with it. I know I am.
If you have a Tungsten or a T|T2, this is a must have. Screen replacement is a lot of money, and these covers do the job right. They decrease glare, they are wonderfully clear, and micro thin. And they apply without adhesive, unlike those AWFUL Belkin ClearScreens and the Palm brand Premium screen protectors. Everything else out there is overpriced and significantly inferior. Trust me, I've tried them! I will never buy another brand of screen protector again!
I'm in an urban area (San Francisco) and this transmitter is even better than I expected. It takes a while to find the right station, but once you do the thing is nearly flawless. I can drive all around SF, down the peninsula, and across to Oakland using the same station and the signal is strong with very little static. For some reason, going across a steel bridge results in a lot of static. I imagine they are all this way, I don't know why. But once you're over the bridge it's gone.You have to have realistic expectations with an FM transmitter but this is probably as good as they get. The construction is perhaps a little flimsy, and there is no tactile feedback on the buttons, but I don't think it will break anytime soon. I also love the long cord. I keep it bundled up 95% of the time, but it is fun to hand the ipod around to my passengers and let them play dj. Much better than a docking cradle IMHO. Overall, I am very happy with it and recommend it highly.
This camera replaced a Panasonic Lumix ($600) that failed due to design defect which Panasonic blamed me for, so I was skeptical about buying another expensive camera. This has been a gem. Now, I have three Nikon lenses and two remote flashes. This camera "grew" with me. I mostly relied on the auto functions at first but then bought a few books (Scott Kelby) that made all the difference and enabled me to experiment without being completely in the dark. While just about any point and shoot, today, has many of the functions necessary to take great photos (shutter settings, aperture settings, ISO settings, flash adjustment, exposure control, etc...), THIS camera has them at your fingertips so you dont have to wade through menus --something that makes all those features useless in some cameras. Switching lenses is easy and undaunting. Best of all, I can take this camera anywhere and not worry that it is too fragile. It did take a big bump in my last move, and the lens on the camera might have been damaged if not for the lens hood, which did not fare as well but saved the body. I have purchased a D3100 for my son recently so we can share some books and equipment, and he loves his Nikon as much as I love mine. The years and dollars I wasted on buying "wannabee cameras" are regrettable. This camera will be a wonderful backup camera ten years from now -- and my lenses will all still be just as useful on a new Nikon as they are on this one. I especially have loved the ability of the D80 to act in Commander mode to operate remote flashes. I am still learning to use the features of this camera, but it is not because they are hard to get at... Canon certainly makes a wonderful camera too, but I will probably never know because I am now a loyal Nikon customer.
This is one of my favorite cameras to use. It's simple enough that anyone can use it with the press of a button for making pictures or video... But, has enough features that you can tweak to keep pros interested by being able to fine-tune your shots.In fact, I would doubt that there is anything that this camera couldn't capture beautifully because you can customize the white balance settings. A MUSt for any camera... Basically when you can tweak your own white balance, any camera will be able to make crisp, clear, true-to-life colorized images. It doesn't matter if the camera is $50 or is $5,000.It also has the "RAW" file format which strangely a lot of the newer Canon Powershot cameras seem to have left out. That means you can keep the images in their original uncompressed, ultra-sharp quality.Don't be fooled by the low "Megapixels" this camera has compared to more modern cameras. That is a salesman's trick to try and get you to but a more expensive camera. The only time megapixels will matter to you, is if you want to make very large prints. Otherwise when you just want to print pics out with your home printer or view them on your computer, you won't notice any sharpness issues... Providing you don't jerk the camera around to blur the images of course. Ha ha!The only problems I have found with this camera is that I don't really like how heavy and bulky it is, which makes it kind of hard to handle for me. That also reduces it's portability as you'll never be able to fit it in your pocket. But you can hang it off your neck or shoulder with it's strap. It also seems to drain batteries pretty fast. I'd recommend you buy some rechargeable AAs to save you some money in the long run.Otherwise, it's an amazing camera!
There must be some mistake here. This purports to be the car kit, but the car kit (KPA-H2C) has a suggested list price of $29.95 and sells for that at stores all over. At $59.95, this must be something else but since there is no real description, who knows what. Does this include an fm modulator? That would be a good deal.
Received this TV in late November, but didn't have any HD sources until later on in December. The picture is amazing in HD, when it works. Unfortunately, most of the time the screen is covered in pink and green dots that clearly shouldn't be there. Sometimes, after about 20 - 30 minutes, these clear away and the picture is great. Samsung is supposed to fix it on 3 Jan, so we'll see what happens after that.Update: TV was fixed under warranty today and looks great! Samsung gave me no hassle in getting it fixed, so I'll give this product 4 stars now.
The issue with the ipod they sent me was it DIDN'T work, it wouldn't even turn on. I charged it overnight and plugged it into my computer but nothing happened. Very Disappointing, I wouldn't suggest buying from them.
DO NOT ORDER, This is not a null modem the picture and description says it is but they ship you a gender changer in a bag labeled null modem. Didn't take the time to read all the negative reviews before and I paid the price as now I have to return. Save your time and don't order from Cablemass, Inc. Hopefully amazon stops letting them sell on here
I received what was described on the website. It arrived expediently, despite my far-flung location. I really like the Dymo Letratag but the refill tapes are expensive, even in the value pack. I wish there was a generic version.
I'm so glad you can still get these, order this and a opposed adapter to interace a really old computer terminal in a rack that was just chilling with a KVM so we can monitor a server with older gear. Works amazing. Plug and play.
During the year that I photographed using the built-in flash on my Rebel XTi, I became more-and-more unhappy with the harshness of light that it produces.With the winter-season around the corner, and potentially a lot of low-light in-house photo opportunities around the corner, I decided that it was time to purchase an external flash.It was one of the best decisions I have made with respect to purchasing camera add-ons.The swiveling head on the Speedlite allows you to indirectly light your subject, making sure that those evil shadows, hard colors, and red-eye are a thing of the past. Battery life is reasonable (4 AA's, rechargeables OK) and the flash reloads very quickly.All-in-all, I'm very happy with my purchase and I would recommend it to others.
I couldn't get my computer to connect a 1000mbps with a gigabit network card.I swapped out my old cable (Cat5e Belkin; high quality) with this one and instantly achieve a 1000mbps gigabit connection!This Cat6 cable was an easy fix to my gigabit connection problem cause by older Cat5e cable not officially rated for gigabit speeds.
I recently purchased this lens for my Sony DSLR A300 camera, just because of the great price, was not sure it would be equal to others that cost 100-200% more? I used this lens to take over 2000 pictures on a 12 day cruise, and it worked without any problems. The lens enabled me to get crystal clear closeups that at times looked like they were taken by a professional photographer!Many of the passengers were asking me where I got this lens, and that it looked awefully expensive. When I told them the price, where it was made, and that it was on Amazon they could not believe such a bargain was available. If this lens is available on Amazon be sure to buy it... especially if you have one of the Sony DSLR cameras.Thanks!Kathy
I purchased this switch to replace aNetgear GS608NA Giga Switch 8Portwhich fried about two weeks out of warranty (the switch died such that the power light would come on but it would no longer recognize ports or pass traffic.)So far this unit seems a bit faster than the Netgear and always gets link speeds right - the Netgear had a glitch where it would sometimes mis-detect gigabit links as 100 Mbps links and you would need to power cycle the switch to get it to properly recognize the full speed the interface was capable of.The only drawback is that the speed LEDs are TINY and must be viewed straight on to be able to discern yellow from green - from most angles the yellow LEDs look green as the green light from the green link status LED seems to overwhelm the yellow from the speed LED.Quite a nit, but still something to note if the switch will be placed somewhere you can't view it straight on.The enclosed materials are especially nice as they include wall anchors and screws for wall mounting the unit.One other potential downside is no paper documentation of any kind is provided, but rather a CD with PDF documentation is enclosed.
I brought this product 2 months ago and found it was much better than Linksys wireless access point: It has light weight and longer signal receiving range, besides, it could support maximum 256 computers and it is cheaper..... I can't see a reason why people want to buy linksys. I has a linksys access point for 1 year and change it to netgear
This is a very nice subwoofer for the price. I will say it is a bit larger then some will lead you to believe, but considering other subwoofers that take up more space, this works nicely. If you are in possesion of a very good set of speakers, the polk audio subwoofer can add to it nicely, so much so that a receiver is not necessary if you don't happen to have one. It has its own back connections, so other speakers can be added to it from the subwoofer itself. Sound wise, it gives a nice clean thump and adds to the overall home theater experience.The only con I can find is that the buttons to adjust the base are at the back, and a volume control on discretly on the front or side would have been a big help so make sure you position is right so it can be easily reached.All in all, it took 10 minutes to set up, and five of that was just to place it, one audio plug in and out, and your ready to go. The best part, though my speakers are JVC, the JVC remote can turn my subwoofer on and off with the click of a button, which is nice.All in all I am pleased and would highly recommend it.
This is a great battery charger for my Nikon D90 battery pack. It is very quick as the name states. Packs up very small in my camera case.
Comfortable for the most part. The angle of it seems odd, if you set it so that the bottom edge of it is parallel to the edge of your desk, then it feels crooked. So I have to angle it. But I think it's helping my "mouse elbow" and wrist pain.
While this printer does an excellent job printing text, I was disappointed in the quality of photo printing. Item was purchased because of ad that stated photo quality printing. WELL IT'S NOT! Packing it up to return it now.
Greetings, I've always liked the generic blank media. These TDK disks are top of the line for audio and data. We are burning them like crazy with no problems. Only problem is that they are so inexpensive you have to order a bunch to get free shipping. I suggest you compile a wish list and get it all at one time. Life is good when we have vendors like Amazon.com.
Note: I bought this for use in the Kodak Easyshare EX-1011 digital picture frame.No problems, easy to use and a decent price.I would HIGHLY reccomend buying at least 2GB for any digital picture frame...even if one uploads still photos at 400KB per image, those numbers add up.And since the didigtal frame allows for video and audio as well, you'll eat up 2GB in no time.Kodak Easyshare EX-1011 10-Inch Digital Picture Frame with Wireless Capability
This is a good quality cable for use with flat panel monitors. If you have tried a lesser quality cable as I have, you have probably experienced ghosting on the screen. It went away when I used this cable.
This boombox has been through hell and back for over 2 years and it still works as great as it did the day I bought it. Minus a few minor scuffs and dents, it still looks great as well.
Single fat wire makes it much easier to snake these through things, although it could also be an issue. Bulletproof, solid construction, something which became obvious when someone stole my headunit and tried to cut these....
This works really well, and having a pen on the other end makes it even better. My other stylus got hard and quit working, we'll see how this one does.
After 5 years my phone just wouldn't hold a charge for any longer than a half hour phone call. Yikes...I can do that much time with wrong numbers!Got the correct battery and voila....I'm back to my multi-hour calls.
Horrible product! Just spent 3 hours trying to install and configure this product. Several calls to tech support was a waste of time.It's not even sturdy enough to use as a door stop!!
I was surprised with what I found when the Combo Case arrived. I had thought that combo only included the two compartment leather case. I did not realize that the package came with the Stowaway keyboard. I already own the keyboard and have been pleased with it. One caveat is that the keyboard works only older IPAQ PDAs due to the connector interface between the keyboard and PDA. The case is pretty sturdy and well made.
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!
this was a gift. the person had it on their amazon wishlsit. I ordered it. They were happy. A cable is a cable.
we used these for storing family dvd's made from our camera tapes. they seem to be very well made. I like the white color. easier to write on and read.
I love this thing. I'm glad I bought it. Does so much, looks nice, doesn't take up that much space. Takes care of all my needs. I run out of ink pretty regularly but I guess that's true with most printers nowadays. Thumbs up.
By far the most comfortable and sturdy earbud style phones I've found particularly for the price. They're comfortable for long listening sessions and have great sound. I haven't tried these with an amp yet but that would probably enhance them with a mp3 player. Recommended HighlyUpdate 7-1-2009The more and longer I listen to these, the better I like and appreciate them. Great audio quality, extremely comfortable even if I fall asleep with them in my ears and no durability problems at all. Would buy another pair immediately if mine were lost or stolen.I noticed the current price on the item in the review was way more than I paid for mine so shop around.
This product is terrible, honestly, don't waste your money buying this item. After a month it doesn't work properly!
Good sound quality comes through. Soft ear pads, comfortable over-the-head. Good for MT's as they are listening and typing most of the day/evening.
This unit is a wide range flash with multiple uses. It is a usful tool to creative photography using it as a suplementary source of ligth. I use it as a slave for lateral ligting with superb results. I do recomend it.Ricardo MedranoMonterrey, M&eacute;xico
I like the sound of these headphones, currently on my second pair. However, the second pair just developed the already described cracked headband problem. The headband is hold together by a pair of plastic joints. On the first pair the cable eventually started crackling. While they are cheaper than other brands on the market, I am thinking AKG here. They are designed so that known weak parts cannot be easily repaired. I.e. simple problems in material (read about the guys whose cup mount broke). If you bend the small jack, replacing the cable is major hassle, where in other headphones its just a plug in piece which costs $5 to replace. The plastic design is full of weaknesses (headband, ear cup joint, comfort padding mounting method) that give away far more often than they should. And once the failure does take place its irreversible. I have a pair of Sony's which lasted for years and years (but their sound is too bass focused and not linear, so I don't use them that much) except the heandband eventually lost its gripping power.I think right now I am ready to switch brands and actually invest into a pair of solid headphones, but ones where one can fix issues if they (and they will) occur. Perhaps their more expensive models are designed that way, or perhaps I'll just switch to the AKGs (I like the way they handle the cable).In all fairness they are good for the price, but the one star is because they are ultimately money thrown out the window and material resources into the garbage dump.
this one is excellent toy I ever have. My student comment that "he carry the cammera like we carry cell-phone".On volleyball to wedding, "whenever I go it go".However, I don't know how view the view-finder from my computer yet. And I don't think this xti can do that.
The Belkin Components 16ft USB Ab Device Gold cable is an excellent, well-built, sturdy high-speed cable, that works well with my Photo Printer, and every other high-speed device that I have. I give it a 9 out of 10 for quality.
Bought this router and had no problems with it (liked it even)...until it stopped working one afternoon. Now i'm inclined to not buy from Netgear again. If they can't build a wireless router that works for at least 2 years, I don't have much faith in their products.
Well, it wasn't what I ordered. The listing states it is a DS Light TRAVEL Battery Charger. This is just a regular charger. The key word is TRAVEL, which means it adjusts the voltage, as described in the listing, for international TRAVEL. This is only a standard US charger. I wish sellers would read the listings before offering to sell their items. It is what we do as customers. I don't think it asking too much that they sell what they are listing.
This is a great item. I love that it is so easy to use. It works quickly, and makes a great photo printer at a reasonable price. Love it. Already scanned a bunch of pics and made copies of legal documents. It works great at a great price! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I had to write this as I read so manythis was a perfect gift for me! It works greatIt does not like the music blasting real high--it will cutoff if you do so. It is one of the best bargainson the market and lives up to the Sherwood name for the money/All channels work and aI have the TV PC and Play station hooked upflawless
I not gonna lie to you. I reviewed all of the other opinions on this belkin transmitter for the zune and the negative reviews were accurate. This Belkin FM transmitter is horrendous. When I had it i would take a drive and every other second static would drown out the whole entire song. the only good thing about it was that if your in a certain area the song plays clearly but even with that the volume is so low i literally had the volume in my car all the way up and the sound was still low. Another thing that bugged me about this was the rubber or flexible thing attached to the transmitter was not sturdy enough. every time i made a turn the transmitter would fall to the side which was really aggravating. My advice if you really want to play your MP3 player through your car speakers my suggestion is to just buy one of those car mp3 CD decks from best buy
I picked one up from Walmart this afternoon and it's already not working. It plays a DVD good, but it will not play a tape at all. I have tied serval videos and he best I got was a partial plyback during rewind. I don't think that is going to cut it. Most of the time it gets stuck in DVD made with no DVD in the player and has to be unpluged to get it so you can even use the remote again. Mabey I got a lemon, but this product is heading back to the Wally Mart.
Cables were just as ordered good quality cables that I know wil last a long time. Perfect fit!! I got them quickly!
...except it doesn't perform like a little brother. I'm going to keep this short (short for me, anyway). To find a more detailed review of BIC subwoofers, see my long-winded review on the 12-inch V-1220.My normal disclaimer: If you can, listen to any speaker system you are interested in before buying (and don't rely on other people's opinion, and that certainly includes mine).Initially, I was going to purchase the 100 watt, 8-inch V80. But once I saw the price of the 10-inch V-1020, I couldn't pass it up. I use the V-1220 in the family room, while this V-1020 model is placed in the computer room (smaller area and much smaller volume). And like all BIC speaker systems, it requires a break in period (around 40 to 60 hours), so don't judge it until it has been fully broken in (I've had this sub for about a month now).How does the V-1020 compare to its bigger brother? I find only minor differences between the two (other than the 12-inch model will obviously go deeper). Both have BASH-designed amplifiers -- this one rated at 160 watts RMS vs 200 watts RMS for the V-1220, and each have the exact same control panel, external finish, Venturi vent, and coned feet. The specs state that this model goes down to 26 Hz (compared to 23 Hz for the V-1220). There is an old saying, "Location, location, location", and this applies to subwoofers as well as to real estate. Once you've broken this puppy in and have found the right crossover for your main speakers, try several locations to see how it performs in your environment. Understand that there will be dead zones (it's the nature of any subwoofer), and moving your sub around to mitigate these dead zones is standard procedure.While there are plenty of outstanding subs that will reach deeper than the V-1020 (some significantly so), good luck finding one to match it at close to this price level. By any account, this is a price to performance leader (as is the V-1220), and should be given some serious thought. Its bass is solid, tight and surprisingly deep for a sub of this size. BIC proves in most of their speaker lines that a low price tag doesn't always mean low quality. Between 1 and 10, I rate the V-1020 an 8 (or a 4-star rating), which is the same rating I gave to its big brother.
I'm no pro, and this is my first external flash. I barely took it out of the package last night, so I have only used the fully automatic mode so far. However, I can already see a huge difference in my flash photography. The harshness of the built in flash is gone, the subject is properly exposed, shadows are softer. I've barely begun using this, and I can already tell I will be doing a lot more flash photography now. I hated the built in flash, but I love the quality of the first few shots with the Speedlite, so I'm sure they'll only get better with practice! I'm completely satisfied so far. If that changes, I'll change my review, but for now I can say that I wish I'd bought this thing years ago!!!Update - 4/27/11 Well, I'm growing as a photographer so I'm posting an update. These little babies still have a place in my gear bag, and I still think they're fantastic for portability and ease of use, and far superior to any built-in flash I've used. However, my needs require more powerful lights and better wireless triggering. If you're working on bigger projects, larger groups etc, these might not be enough power for you. The only other disadvantage I can see is that the infrared wireless is less than optimal. I have had a lot of misfires when they weren't lined up correctly, so if you're planning to use more than one light and control them via wireless, I suggest investing in pocket wizards or some other brand of radio triggering.
This was cheaper than my local stores and sure beats having to go out to purchase it. You just can't beat home delivery!
it is nice to be able to find what you are looking for. two batterys to tape my kids football games, thank you amazon.
I've had this printer for about 8 months now and I love it! The features for the price can't be beat. Consumer Reports reviewed it as a best buy! The cost per printed page is excellent and I love the paper tray. The expandable memory feature was another bonus that made me feel like I was getting a great deal.Consumer Reports and I recommend this printer.
I live in an old three story house and can use this to play music from my ipod or lap top from one central location to 2 (and sometimes 3) rooms away one level up and down. It doesn't wear down batteries fast and transmits a clear sound. There are very tiny dongles to change the FM station for transmission. This makes it less suitable for use in the car. Otherwise this works better than I expected!
I saw the Vision: M in a store and thought it rocked. I've looked at about 10 MP3s, and this has many more features than most other ones. I didn't buy it right away because the salesperson wasn't helpful. I'm not very technically savvy yet (this would be my first MP3) and can't find the answers to my questions anywhere. I want to know if I can download from iTunes to the Vision: M, and if I can "copy" songlists from my friend's iPod. Also, would I be able to download from NPR or old Seinfeld episodes?If anyone knows, let me know. [ GLMSW@hotmail.com ]
This printer is a simple, yet quality device. It has the print quality you expect from HP and easy operation of scanner/copier functions. The ink replacement is a bit tight to see what you are doing if you are unfamiliar with the HP ink snap in procedure. But, the price was right and the quality is there
So these really are the best Dj/Remix headphones out there right now, for this price. As you should know the sound is great, they have huge Drivers 50mm or something crazy so that Bass kicks which is nice when you are spinning records. Now they do have some minor down sides. Those being that the the shape of the actually earphone is round, which is kind of odd and does not give you/me the real comfy fit that you get with oval shaped ear phones. Also the leather on the ear piece has been known to crack very quickly. I have had mine for less than 8 months and the leather is already cracking on them. But otherwise they are a gem and a good buy for anyone looking for a good set of headphones, regardless of if you are &quot;DJ&quot; or not. 100% worth the money.
We owned this unit for four years, and were generally happy with sound qality much better than our tv set. However, it often needed to be unplugged and replugged in order to get it to turn on. Finally, it just stopped turning on altogether.
I was looking for the most value for my dollar and we know these days every dollar counts. This is why i'm extremely happy with my SR60's. I would highly recommend these to anyone with a receiver for their listening pleasure (they can also be enjoyed on a CD Walkman or iPod). I am not a audiophile who needs their sound equipment to be reference grade (or a separate amp just for the headphones) so if you are the same way, then definitely give these a look. For approximately $70 with the shipping, I bet you would be just as happy with the value you get for your money.Also, they are quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I can't imagine them not fitting your head unless it is unusually large. If you can, go to a sound equipment store and see if you can try on some Grado's and other brands. Your ear is the real decider. I do have to say though, "Some Girls" by the Rolling Stones sounds better than ever now that I have these headphones.
My fan was shipped out once again within one hour of order placement and with free "egg" shipping it stilled arrived within three business days. I have used Antec case fans before, and know about their HARD housings. I took the time to thread the included fan screws into the fan housing before I installed it in my case.Pros:1- Three speed switch2- 3 pin & or molex power connectors (psu or motherboard)3- On low setting really quiet4- 92mm instead of 80mm5- GREAT customer service6- Well packaged7- NOT defective or pre-opened!Cons:1- If you do not thread fan screws into fan housing first... install can be a hassle2- On medium & high speed settings fan is fairly loud (why 4 stars/EGGS)3- No way to really mount fan speed switch (I zip tied mine to fan housing)Overall, competitively priced, on low speed setting quiet and still moves a fair amount of air. I own my own pc service and been in business now for few years. Antec fans has never let me down. If you do not mind extra fan noise it moves lots of air on medium and high settings; hence a 4 "egg" rating After seeing Amazon providing/promoting advertisements (promos and e-books) to an online company I detest along with discovering **lower prices/better service on an "EGGciting scale" I now only use my "prime" membership for video streaming/borrowing Kindle books. Can anyone say NOOK and Netflix?
I have two media types: Memory Stick Pro and SD. This reader fits the bill perfectly and the price was excellent. I like that it only has one slot--I don't have to figure out which slot to select like I used to have to do with my other reader which had multiple slots.
I really liked this product because it was exactly how it was discribed to me. Also I got it for such a reasonable price. Thanks for the great experience!
I used this once and the interface was clunky and the product just doesn't have much behind it. I think I only paid $12 so not a big loss but I am not going to use this tool going forward. Maybe it's me, I don't update my scores on a web site either, despite my best intentions.
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 :)
Its well made and serves its function well. Tad bit expensive but if you have invested in an expensive lens then it doesn't make much sense to compromise that with a cheap filter. I stack it up with a Hoya 46mm 8x ND multi-coated (made in Japan) filter that gives me about 4-5 stops in all. They make a good combination.
Simply a good fan with a 3 speed manual control. I used this fan to replace the stock (noisy) Dell fan in my Dimension 8400 and it has been running efficiently (and quietly) for over a year now. FYI, the white wire can also be used to satisfy the Dell BIOS reqirements for fan detection on the 8400 but this would require a wire splice and should only be attempted by someone with a solid technical background.
I had this same printer about 1 1/2 years when the wireless function failed. I missed it so much that I purchased the same one again. I print text documents vs pictures. I could not find another that matched my needs so well - small size is great, simple to set up, great price. I do hope this one holds up a bit longer but for the price a 2 years life span will make it cost effective. My one complaint is the ink replacement system. Unlike my hardwired Canon it forces me to replace cartridges when it thinks ink is empty. I know I could squeeze more printing out of it if I could figure out how to over ride this function.
I'm a child/family photographer primarily and I wanted a fish to add interest and fun within a session. All my other lenses (except Lensbaby) are all Nikon so I was a bit hesitant when this lens was recommended to me. I absolutely love this lens. I find it sharp, fast and fun. Exactly what I was looking for. I use this on my D700 for really wide fun and from time to time I snap it on my old D80. Although the distortion is not as strong on my D80- it's still fun to use on my crop body.Other lenses I have (all Nikon) are the 24 f/2.8, 50 f/1.4, 60 f/2.8, 105 f/2 and a Lensbaby Composer. Although I LOVE using my wide 24mm- this lens with it's distortion (which I personally never try to correct in processing) is just a ton of fun and being able to be in a small area and make it look open - is really awesome! And with small kids (lifestyle photography) it really adds a fun punch to a gallery when you pull it out for a few minutes during a session. I also love using this lens with own kids or just around our country property for fun. :D
I've had this particular printer for 2 years now. This printer does its job quickly, reliably, and produces good prints. Other than replace ink cartridges, I haven't had to do anything to it, it just keeps on printing. It even prints photos remarkably well, which HP doesn't really market it to do (more in the domain of their Photosmart lineup). It would be nice if the ink was cheaper, but that's my only complaint. Good job HP.
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.
I just got my Zen Vison W yesterday. Pulled it out of the box and had it up and running within 30 minutes. The entire package is well thought out with an AC adapter, decent earbuds and a well designed software package for importing content into the player.I took about one hour to import my music to the player and also used the Zencast service to import Rocketboom and other video broadcasts to the player with zero problems. The import process for RSS-driven videocasts (no, I won't use the i*od word, since a certain fruit-based company is using legal tactics to go after anyone who even utters the word now). The Zencast service that Creative sponsors is just great and really is simple to use for both the Zen Vision and Zen touch players I have. I hope Creative extends the service with more functionality and features over time.I'm still working out how to load videos from my Directv Tivo, but overall, this is an amazing package. The only weak area I see is that the FM radio is a bit insensitive for folks like me who live further out in the boonies. I was able to pick up stations and feel that if I were closer in to the city, I'd do just fine.Powerup switch is sort of unique with a momentary contact switch that takes a little getting used to. At first, I thought I had a broken switch and then it became clear that this was all designed in. I'm going to be careful when turning the unit on and off, since I never have liked momentary spring-driven switches - They just seem to break unless you are very careful. I would expect that Creative used high-quality components for the switch.Powering off uses the same switch with a momentary hold to signal the system to shutdown. The system powers off and on in a matter of seconds and despite complaints about similar units being slow, I don't see what the big deal is. Where else can you get this kind of performance, quality and sheer information storage? If it takes a second to get things to work, so be it - Frankly, I think it is a very good balance that Creative achieved with technology, form, function and limitations. In other words - They did great!I was surprised that the sound w/o earbuds, using the inboard speaker was as good as it was. It can overdrive a bit, but honestly, it is just fine for watching videos in quiet locations and the sound is clean and just loud enough for most needs.I was very pleased with the video quality. The screen quality is outstanding and the angle of view is *very* good. I have yet to try hooking the output to my Westinghouse LCD, but I'll bet it'll be amazing.The photo section is great too - I was able to transfer all my photographs quickly and the ability to play through the pictures is just great. Very nicely done. I also took one picture and zoomed in on a spot I liked and used that zoom picture for my wallpaper. Yep, they have wallpaper that can change just like on a PC and it really is pretty cool.Getting data into the system is easy and just involves a USB cable and plugging into a standard Windows XP box. I was up and running in minutes. The battery charge time states 3 hours on the box, but it seemed like I was topped off in far less time, so I'll have to see how it goes over time.The only weird thing is how to set the time and date. Takes a bit of fudging to work the menus and figure how to do it, but overall, it was pretty easy. The alarm feature was interesting too... I'd guess you really need to set the volume high to make it work and I'd suggest future versions of the Zen incorporate a small buzzer or pleasant chime to make this feature shine more.Creative hit a home run with this unit and this should be the standard for all portable video. Huge screen, easy to operate menu and high quality. I'm glad I've always stuck with Creative - they always give exceptional quality and functionality for a great price. I recommend this player highly and think you'll be glad you bought it if you go for it.By the way, all my friends and family were blown away when they saw it... ;>) I'm happy with the product and will be using it for a long time to come.
Ordered 4 of these for my Olympus Stylus 730 and 750 cameras. Work exactly as advertised. Fast and fully Olympus compatible (as one would expect). Good price when I bought them but even better now with the free shipping.I'm also using one as a backup flash drive on my PC and it is working flawlessly.
These were great headphones for the first 6 months of owning them. I invested the ~$100 and so took very good care to put them in their case after every use and not tangle the wires. 4 months after I bought them, the wire just below the bud tore so that you could see the copper beneath. I did a quick fix using some super glue, being careful not to get it on the wires. 1 month later, the right bud died. It looks like the wire above the connection to the iPod is broken inside since when i move it, the sound comes in and out. Bottom line: good purchase for 4 months, but alas, something this good was not meant to last.
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.
I had an older 22" Dell LCD display and got a new MacMini with HDMI. Bought an inexpensive HDMI/DVI cable from Amazon.. Video worked fine but the Dell monitor would not go into powersave mode (only the diagnostic menu would float around the screen after macmini power off).Some internet research implied some challenges with MacMini's and Dell displays and powersave.I bought this much more expensive (and longer) Belkin cable and it fixed the problem. You get what you pay for.
Simply a great product.The angle of incline is very good, esp if you're sitting up in bed or on a couch while using this.The material is gentle on the laptop and it doesn't slip easily.. even with the relatively smooth surface on a Mac. PCs with a little more friction will have no issues here.No heat is transferred onto your lap.Highly recommend it.
Was able to use this remote during the Thanksgiving holiday with family. Something to know, though, you don't have the usually "blink, blink, blink, then flash and picture taken" - it's one light blink then the picture is taken. Caught us off guard the first time but we soon had it down. I was about 12 feet away from the camera and it took just fine. I haven't tried any farther away than that. Works great close to the camera also. Would recommend this purchase.
This camera has so many functions. The mega pixels are GREAT for such a tiny camera! I have a digital rebel already, and wanted something small to put in my purse and go to the beach or to the club with and it now everybody makes me use my camera for group shots because they always turn out great!
Exactly as described. I got authentic cables (2-3ft black). Dont forget to get one from your modem to your router to escape bottle-necking transmission speeds. I got it for my PS3 to speed up transmission rates to full capabillity.
These work and sound really nice for their price range. I am very impressed. The service from Amazon was swift and sure. I think very highly of Amazon. Back to the speaker system....They are currently in use in my apartment, and are very suitable for apartment living and listening to music at reasonable levels. In fact, i have the bass volume turned all the way down, and it provides enough 'oomph' for the rock and jazz I listen to. The mids are a little weak, but this can be expected of 2-way systems in this price range. The bright blue lights were a bit of a shock, but I am getting used to them. A drawback is that they are made in China, and all that that implies. But I will keep them, despite my feelings about sending money to that country. I like the speaker system a lot, and like their sound. They cannot do what studio class monitors do, but, hey, like it was stated....So, if you are looking for a 'good bang for the buck', and can stomach sending money to China, these are a great buy. Hookup was easy, and the sound is pleasing.
As a reporter, I decided to buy this keyboard because I was always taking notes at meetings. I would highly recommend it. I used it w/ my IPAQ, and it's lasted two years without ever having to replace the battery. After using it for a couple years, I've found it easier to type on then a regular keyboard. Takes a little getting used to at first.My only complaint is that it just randomly stopped working a couple times. Considering it happened only three times in two years, it's not too bad. Like I said, I really love mine and would recommend it to anyone else.
Received the next day and they work perfectly. I could not have asked for a better product for the price.
An Amish family, having shunned society for many many years, decide that it is time to educate their son and daughter in the complexities of the modern world. They decide to visit a city.The mother and daughter are looking at the fantastic shops in a huge city mall, whilst the father and son wait for them at the entrance. Becoming impatient, the father and son go into the mall and stand outside a metal door. There is a button on the wall next to the door, which the father presses. The door splits open and reveals an empty, featureless room, measuring a mere 5 feet by 5 feet. The door then closes by itself. The father is impressed by this, though can't understand the significance of the empty room. Some minutes later, a gnarled, old woman arrives, presses the button, and enters the room. More minutes pass, then the doors again open, and a young beautiful blonde woman exits, brushes past the father, still waiting outside the door, and goes on her way. "Son" says the father, "go find your mother".That's what this cable will do for your system!
it woks great and save my client work because the tower is main workstation...i hope it doesnt fuse itself again
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 bought this cord to hook my computer up to a LCD Display. I also experienced serious ghosting of images on my Sony LCD Display. When I use back the previous cord, everything is fine. No ghosting of images! I am going to return the cord, and I will update my review if I receive a better one.
This product works well enough, however, realistically, a much shorter version would be a better option for a vehicle. I mean, really, who needs 7 feet for a car? I ended up having to roll it up and tie it with twist ties to keep it from getting all tangled and looking messy in my car. Maybe some people like the long length, but then you should offer two options.
This is the perfect item for printing out school work documents since I don't need color. I haven't gone through a cartridge yet, but I am hoping it lasts as long as my old Samsung printer. It is much more economical to use that replacing the inkjet cartridges, and speed is right where i need it. Four stars because it is a little noisy. The $50 rebate was a plus!!
Very easy to use and a huge image quality. It would be perfect if it was capable to increase the images e little bit...
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.
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!!!
If you are looking for good quality speaker wire at a good price you have found it. This wire is easy to work with, and i get crystal clear sound with it. I would recommend it to anyone setting up their surround sound or a set of speakers.
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.
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.
A great little pocket or purse camera. Very compact and easy to use, even without a built in stabilizer. With the burgundy case, nice ladies camera.
I puchased x7350 without doing any product research. A BIG mistake. It ended up that I had to sell it on eBay and bought another one instead.Problem 1: The quality is not bad but not good. Comparing with the Canon MP600 I bought later, the x7350 quality is about 70% of MP600 in my judgement.Problem 2: It shakes greatly when prints. All inkjet printers shake to certain degree when print, this is normal. But this one shakes more than normal. Comapring with the Canon MP600, x7350 is at least 10 lb lighter with cheaper platic parts.Problem 3: It doesn't work with Linksys print server. After trying with many different ways and working with Linksys teck support, I gave up. The problem is that Lexmark use some non-standard or proprietary protocal so their printers only work with their own printer servers which are 3x more expensive.So before you purchase this one or other Lexmark all-in-one, please check out product reviews from sites like cnet or others. I have learned my lesson.
Summary: Buy it, but expect little nuances.SO it appears most of us purchaed these for mom! Well, I guess we'll all see if mom is capable of handling this product once she gets it home.I'm preloading the card I bought with a hundred or so pics, and will go through the painful but necessary process of resizing each pic in software before I send her home with it.She doesn't know if her Mac has a card reader, so I'm giving her one. It would be much easier if the unit plugged into the mac or PC via USB, which is at least a method she understands. So I worried that she'll never be able to put more pictures on the unit unless I do it for her when I visit.In any case, I think mom will enjoy this product very much.I bought one for myself also. I have been unable to find any video files, including those little vids that come with Vista as examples, that will work with the unit. There is no codec information in the instruction booklet (calling it that is a little extreme... it is poorly written and the English translation was done poorly enough to qualify for engrish.com). Animated GIF's do not work. In fact, I have several JPG's that don't display as well, no idea why.New purchasers and gift givers should combine this product with a memory card and reader (combined, about $30-40 at most) because the unit is useless without it.
This camera works exactly like pro reviews say it will. The photos don't look the prettiest when zoomed in 100% because the sensor just isn't as good as the rest of the camera. As for the rest of the camera i want to stress a few thingsYou just CAN'T compare this camera to a 35mm or 38mm camera because the difference is huge. Some people get caught up in the zoom rating but here is basically all zoom is good for:Sports (sort of)WildlifeOccasional random subjects that you can't get close tooHere is what wide angle is good for:Group photosLandscape (beaches, mountains, lakes)Scenery (buildings, sports stadiums)That latter category covers about 95% of most people's photos. And of course zoom can be accomplished after the fact (crop), but you can never go back and take a wider photo.Secondly I want to say that IS is a fantastic feature. Every picture in marginal light will benefit and even many pictures indoors are possible without a flash now. If i concentrate on steadiness and use the 2 second delay I can get sharp photos all the way down to 1 second exposures.The face feature on the other hand is somewhat gimmicky although its neat to watch it re-white balance and bring out the skin tone as soon as it detects a face.As i mentioned earlier the image quality suffers from noticeable noise and average resolution. It looks somewhat muddy compared to the sharper, cleaner sony i just replaced. Color on the other hand always shines with canon and thats exactly what I've seen here. The wide lens also leaves its mark in the form of edge and corner softness.So overall while the CCD is clearly lacking, the rest of the camera is still probably most well rounded and versatile compact on the market right now. And do not over look the 28MM LENS!
Just what I needed and for cheap. Item works great and shipping was fast.
I PERSONALLY PURCHASED THIS ITEM FOR INSTALLATION OF OUR FLAT SCREEN TV. I AM SURE IT WILL SERVE ITS PURPOSE WELL.
Over the years I've put on a few extra pounds and struggled with arthritis in my knees. I am passionate about photography but find it difficult to hike long distances or stand for very long without sitting down for a couple minutes. This lightweight stool is exactly what I was looking for. It costs a little more than other stools but it comes with a case, is easy to carry, fast to set up, and I feel secure sitting on it. Great item--I should have bought it months ago!
Absolutely love the product. As long as you find a "static-y" station to set it on, it works perfect. Worth the money!
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.
before i continue, i'm going to explain the title:this remote is the best, first, and (hopefully) only universal controller that i've used. however, the problem with the remote is that the company who sold this product went bankrupt, and any information about the controller on any of the company's website which bought jensen from bankrupcy no longer offers the product's codes or a downloadable manual.unless you're a pack-rat, here's an example: you program the controller. throw away the manual. think to yourself, "it's programmed already, why keep it?" the batteries run out, and the codes are lost; or something decided to stop working, you bought a new one, want to reprogram the controller, and find that you can't find the code list. the only way that you could get the codes for this at this point is to go out and buy another one.lucky for you, i am that pack-rat.. well, with SOME things. the manual is in both English and Spanish. the entire code list will be posted here for your programming pleasure. just be sure not to bring my website's traffic past its limit :-D.back to the controller:with this, I can control my TV/VCR combo (the TV and VCR i had to manually program), a separate VCR, DVD player, both the radio and cd player on my stereo. instead of having 7 controllers in my room, i'm now down to 2 controllers! the other controller is for my Windows PC; can't seem to get this controller to learn this controller, as i think it operates on a different frequency than IR.
I was visiting a friends house and I thought he was using his state of the art stereo. When entering the living room I found out it was the go+play. I knew I had to have one right then. I ordered and received it in just a few days. What a wonderful item to add to anyone's audio setup. Easy to set up, to use, and great to listen too. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed.
This unit has a very good picture, and generally good sound, except I found the sound will occasionally skip for a moment, even on brand new discs. The remote is comfortable to hold and has faintly backlit buttons in the middle, which makes it easy to find in the dark. The &quot;menu&quot; button, unfortunately, is in the middle of a bunch of buttons on the top half of the remote, so it's difficult to find. Also the up/down/left/right buttons are on the bottom of the remote but are rather small.Quirks: pressing fast-forward on the remote will only ffwd for about 10-15 seconds before freezing. You have to press &quot;play&quot; and then &quot;ffwd&quot; again to make it continue.Also, it doesn't remember where you were on the disc when you power down the player. And it has an auto-off power saving function, so if you pause the movie and leave the room for 20 minutes and then return, it's turned itself off and you've lost your place.
Klipsch has absolutely horrible warranty policies. While their speakers sound absolutely amazing, pray that nothing goes wrong with them, as you will get nothing but a run-around in trying to have them fixed.Best to go with a more reputable company like Bose, or one like Logitech that actually knows how to handle their customer base.
We purchased this camcorder a couple of weeks ago. even though I did not use it much yet I love it so far.Small size, good video quality.Pics are 1pix, ok quality.
The product is exactly as stated. It was still sealed.It was shipped promptly.
I looked everywhere trying to find a tape to tape deck recorder. I thought it would never happen. I mean difficult!I used it to record around 100 cassettes so far with really great results.
GAVE TO MY MOM AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT SHE LIVES ALONE SHE LOVES IT FEEL MORE SAFE WITH BARKING AND IS IMPRESS WITH HOW REAL IT SOUNDS SHE ALSO HAS ALARM SYSTEM. SHE CALLS HIM HARVEY. SHE KEEPS AT FRONT DOOR WHICH IS CLOSED BUT THE SENSOR CAUSES THE DOG TO BARK THE DOOR IS WOOD. SHE WANTS ANOTHER FOR MOTHERS DAY TO PUT IN HER GARAGE
This little tv was bought for the next time a hurricane rolls through our area and we're left in the news dark for days again. The set does what it's supposed to, and the brightness feature can make the picture really clear. However, I was a little surprised at how flimsy this tv is. It is definitely not something you want to take with you on a hike or throw in a glove compartment. All its components are extremely lightweight plastic and I expect we'll need to handle it pretty carefully so that nothing snaps off. But it does deliver what it's supposed to, and overall we're very pleased.
I upgraded to these speakers when I bought my Dell a while ago. These speakers are unbelievable! The bass the subwoofer throws out is intense and readily annoys neighbors when I'm playing with ReBirth or any action or sports game.The angled speakers really do make a difference and do a decent job imaging sound to your sides.At the price Amazon's offering them for - you can't go wrong!
This product is not a genuine Dell AC Charger as advertised. I ordered the product in January and paid for expedited shipping. It took 2 weeks to arrive. The product worked for 4 months and then died.
The cannon SD 1000 is always in Amazon's top 10 for a reason. This inexpensive camera has all of the features and quality of expensive ($300+) digital cameras. As others have done, I've done a lot of research on the digital camera market checking both product reveiws and constumer reviews. This is the camera that have everything that you want in a digital camera. The pictures are ablsoutely beatiful and video is a great gimmic. I suggest this camera to everyone!
I like the fact that it's got a built-in USB connector, and that it plays a variety of different audio formats, but that's about it. It does some very annoying things - like for example, it often doesn't remember settings, so every time you turn it on, you have to adjust the volume to your liking. Also, if you like to use shuffle, as many people do, you'll have to turn shuffle on every time you use the player. It won't remember. I never got it to work with Rhapsody. The worst part is, it just died on me a few days ago, after only having it for a few months. Won't turn on. No reset button or anything. It's just dead.
I added one of these to my existing 1GB and had no problems at all. It was like getting a new machine with that extra RAM.
For this price or lower you can get Toshiba or JVC, which are better and have progressive scan. This one doesn't, and VCR can jam your tapes.
This is my first pair of canal phones but I have tried others via friends. These have rich bass, as well as vocals.. I am extremely pleased with the sound quality, but cosmetics could be better.. they are bulky, and not entirely visually pleasing. They remind me of a tank compared to the stylish Q-jays. But As previously stated, the sound quality is top knotch. I recommend these to anybody that uses their MP3 player a lot, and willing to throw over 100$ into canal phones.
I wanted to stick with HP after much prior success with HP printers. The 7210 did not disappoint. I like that HP still gives you the choice of integrated print heads with the ink catridges. You can use a few different number HP cartridges with this unit. Use the 99 tricolor over the 97, it has more ink for about the same price. Several people have made an issue of the software - I had not problems. You need to follow the directions if you are using a USB connection. I suspect some users connected the USB cable too soon and had problems with the install. All features work flawlessly. An excellent all-in-one unit and especially for the price.
This must be the worst product from Netgear which typically has fairly stable products. First of all I'd strongly recommend getting the latest firmware from netgear.To name a few things:1- Very poor Range. I have a netgear PC card in a laptop sitting right next to ME101 and it showed a signal strength of 100% for a router 25 feet away, whereas the ME101 was totally blind.2- After the firmware upgrade (V2.0 07/13/03) ME101 got some vision back with a very week (35%-40%) router signal. For some strange reason, I had to configure my router to broadcast its(router's) SSID before it can be detected by ME101. The laptop and PC wireless cards (also from netgear) automatically detect the router, but ME101 cannot, unless router is broadcasting its SSID.3- Initially dropped the connection a little too frequently (re-scaning all the time) but its a little better now after the firmware upgrade.4- Installation Guide/User manual is very week - again as compared to other Netgear products.On the whole I'd not recommend it unless you are a technical savy person and don't mind trying different things to make it work. Firmware upgrade is a must.Btw I am using a switch behind ME101 thus allowing my multiple physically wired PC's to use the wireless connection via ME101.
I have to say that this is a great deal. I have been looking for a printer that is network ready and can print double-sided. I don't care about any other features such as copying or scanning. This one worked perfectly for me. Although it was a refurbished item, I couldn't see any sign of it being used. The toner cartridge was new and sealed.It was really easy to set up. I just had to put the toner cartridge in, plugged the power, and then connected it to my router (network cable not provided). Then, I popped the driver CD into my PC. It found the printer on the network in no time, and I was ready to print. All these took me about 10 minutes. The quality is definitely better than my inkjet printer. The speed is also fast. I printed about 20 double-sided pages in about a minute.Overall, this is a very good printer, with even a better price. You can't find a better deal than this.
When I first bought this player, I though for certainI was going to return it. Whenever the shock protectionwas turned on, CDs would have blips in them; the buttonswere totally confusing and oriented in such a way thatwhenever you put the player in a backpack or carrying case,they would get pushed and the player would turn off or switch tracks.Well, the blipping noise went away after a few hours ofplay (even with the exact same CDs and batteries!) andI found a "lock" switch to disable the buttons so I canthrow it in my backpack while it is playing.It still doesn't play scratched disks very well, and iteats batteries, but everything else is fine consideringthe price--around $[money]. Plan to read the instructionmanual at least three times if you want to play MP3disks. The text screen is very cool, but the buttonsare still pretty arcane.
I own this card and the Sony 1 GB version. This card when writing data to the psp via usb cable copied a 728 meg movie file in over HALF the time as the sony.(...)Also, I like the plastic case that comes with this card over the little sleeve that the sony card came with. The first day I had this card, I received the card at work. I put the card and the case in my pocket, then of course forgot it was in there.Pants got washed over the weekend. I realized this after the pants were in the dryer, and a cold chill came over me remembering the card was in the pants!After being washed and in the dryer, I though for sure it was toast. The card had a small water bubble i could see through the yellow casing. Popped it in my psp. It formatted fine. Then i copied my movie, which like I stated earlier, is still twice as fast as Sony's overpriced card.I give this card TWO SUDS up.........
they were affordable... they have a good volume range, and an easy &#34;earphone&#34; jack on the front for when hubby's trying to sleep. I'm not sure what else I can say. I'm very please with this product, the price I paid and the service they give me.
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.
I am utterly amazed with this product. I had ordered it 2 days ago but it arrived just today even though I picked SUPER SAVING SHIPPING!! I thought it would arrive next week, but Amazon.com has really amazed me by delivering it today.With that said, the product itself is quite amazing. The installation went smoothly and easily, although the rebooting didn't make me happy. The audio quality is superb and far exceeds my old internal audio card. There is no internal computer noise that I used to always hear with my old card and it is much louder that I have to put the volume low just to listen to music with my earphones!5 out 5 product. I highly recommend it!
does what it said it would do with no problems at all. i am a draftsman by trade and need to listen to my news, sports and music. the set up was easier than ever and reception is great. nice price for complete unit.
This was exactly what I was looking for...a bit of static which is alleviated wen finding another inbetween station.
I got this router to set up at my grandmas house, so I could use the interet wirelessly there too. I set-up 3 routers in my fife time, a belkin, a linksys, and this one, this one was the easiest one to set-up. It works great for small houses with not too much internet usage, It was verry easy to set up, very simple!! This router is compatible with Apple computers and other products. It has stands so you can lay it down flat or stand it up straight. I Recomend this product to anyone.(I'm useing my moms account!)Bye!!
This mic had an odd hole on the front skirt. It was definitly used and appeared to have been modified. It did NOT work. Appears teh mic element itself was broken. Beware of seller was evedenty UNTESTED
MAKES IT VERY EASY TO PRINT PICTURES , YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ALL THAT ON YOUR COMPUTER...
Great product with a couples of flaws but still worthy of five stars for me. At around $80 they represent a price point that allows entry to a world of fantastic sound quality. The crisp highs that are not tiring are a huge boon for the Grado's. A full bass adds warmth. The Grado's possess clarity and definition in abundance and are competitive with anything in the price point. Could have a little more bass and the open back means anyone around is hearing high pitched version of what you are listening to. Very comfortable I can listen to them for hours on PC games and music. Try them, you will like them.
The adapter kept falling out of the wall plug. We had to prop something up against it and it still kept falling out. It works, but it is a pain. My husband literally had to hold it in the wall so that I could blow dry my hair. Please also realize that you must have a dual voltage appliance (hair dryer, etc.) because this is not a converter. Dual voltage hair dryers, straiteners, etc. are easy to find at Walmart, etc. Also, most computers and phone chargers are 120/240 so they are not a problem. Good luck!
Big hit with the grandkids. Part of their halloween decor. Even with shipping they weren't too expensive and they are larger then I expected and appear to be well made.
Without a doubt, these are the most comfortable headphones I have ever owned. I am extremely satisfied with the purchase and would definitely recommend these headphones to others. Also, the sound quality is great; a clear, crisp and clean sound. Great value for the money.
Excellent flash with lots of features. The metal base is a nice upgrade over previous models and adds a measure of durability. Also has a long battery life (with lithium batteries). I take a lot of pictures in dark nightclubs and bars. Most of these pics require a room-illuminating flash with lots of coverage. This flash works great in those environments.
I bought ten 3 ft. cables to patch from my switch/router to connections that go to numerous rooms in the house. The cables work, are sturdy, and cheaper than the same length ones at Radio Shack which are $10. They arrived in 2 days. A bargain and it does the job!
I took advantage of the Amazon/Viking 512mb Compact Flash rebate program, which expired 9/2002, and I am very happy. I already have a Viking 256mb memory card, and it has been very reliable, and fast. I purchased a Dazzle PCMCIA Compact flash adaptor for [$], which presents the CF card as a drive on Win2k or WinXP. ... Movies play great directly from the card. I convert to *.avi format and play using PocketDivx. This capability allows me to leave my laptop at home when on trips. Even without the rebate, [$] is a great buy for the 512mb Viking from Amazon. ...
I live in an apartment building in Uptown Dallas surrounded by other apartment buildings. I was able to get about 20 channels with the antennae mounted inside my living room window. Not bad.
This camera addressed all of the complaints I had about my 5 year old Olympus. The SD1000 powers up FAST and is ready to take pictures in a split second so no more missed shots. I'm very happy with the image quality and overall features and value (especially good now that the price has dropped since I purchased mine about a month ago), all of which are covered well here by other reviewers so I'll only point out a few things I wish I had known before I made my purchase.It only comes with a 32Mb SD card so I recommend purchasing a 1 or 2 Gb card. I also recommend purchasing a second battery as a backup. My only significant complaint about this camera is that it doesn't provide a way for you to know what the battery level is. It only gives you a warning at the very end and you can maybe get around 6 more shots at that point. You can't just pop in AAAs to keep shooting so the backup battery is very important. After using this camera on my trip to Turkey, I sometimes think I should have invested in a Canon SD that had higher optical zoom. And I don't know if other models have a wider angle, but that would have been helpful to capture some of the tall monuments while still standing close to them. Some of the narrow streets or other obstacles prevented me from getting further away to get the shot I wanted. I didn't expect to use the video feature as much as I did, but I really enjoyed being able to capture dancers, musicians etc but I do wish I had purchased a Canon with image stabilization. Such a small, lightweight camera is difficult to hold steady, even with focused effort so most of my videos are a bit shaky.
I have never had an issue with true Epson inks cartridges. As soon as I get the re-furbished ones, they suck. These don't suck, they work.
I bought this for my media center. I can use it from across the living room with no problems at all.
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.
I bought this back in July 2004 and have found it to be very fast and a great machine. I put a second hard drive in it and a creative audigy card along with ATI AIW 9800 video card and where the card called for a 350 watt or better I put the 350 watts in and really find no fault with this. The software is limited as is on most machines but no problem with that. Others who think the machine is limited in ungradability is wrong. I even added 512 ram making it 1024 ram now.
Hasta el momento no he tenido ningun inconveniente con el cable.... el precio es muy accesible y llego a tiempo
Affordable and gives you the fastest directions. You will never get lost again with this handy device.
This is a great unit. Very portable and loud enough for use outdoors. The covers could be a little better fitting and I couldn't detach the rope. Overall, I am very happy with this unit.
I was really just looking for a small radio to take on my nightly walks. Most radios with DIGITAL tuning lock into one signal and allow NO adjustment whatsoever. Not very good when you're trying to fine tune a station. That and the price caught my eye on this little piece of electronics magic!First off, the receptation is good to excellant anywhere I have taken it. I notice that the AM stations also are not plaqued with static from other devices like some radios.Second, the headphones are better than most people have stated. True, I replaced them...but they still are pretty decent sounding compared to what I expected.Third, the EQ setting (Both TREBLE &amp; BASS). These are nice features on a 3 dollar radio and work adequetly. They really don't do much but let you adjust out some hiss you may encounter, but are still handy when fine tuning a station.Getting almost 20 hours on my first set of AA batteries was also a nice surprise. This sucker is pretty dang durable as well, taking numerous falls on the pavement.I really can't say too much more but BUY THIS RADIO and you will no be disappointed...
Works fine and came in a timely mannor. It is a perfect fit for the Olympus SW 770 digital camera and it holds 2 SD cards perfecfly. Thank you
Wonderful filter, essential for B&W photography. Does a great job equalizing the light and gives wonderful sky shots.
Never having owned a scanner - and thus having nothing to compare it to - this scanner produces pretty decent results. I've only scanned a corporate brochure and some Boy Scout patches so far, and in both cases I was pleased with the result.A heads up, though - installation of the software took me over an hour, as I tried to override the defaults and only install the necessary components (for instance, I already have Adobe Acrobat and a graphics editor installed and didn't want a 2nd version of each, etc.) Well, the installer didn't like that and threw a fit, so I had to uninstall everything and start over from scratch. Maybe it's me, maybe it's Canon - who knows.Incidentally, this was on a PC - I also installed the software on my dad's iMac, and it went on without a hitch.Once everything was up and running, scanning was very easy to learn and went quickly. I was really surprised at how quiet it was - it only makes noise when doing a &quot;preview&quot; scan (like an electronic whining, sounds sort of like a can opener). But when doing the actual, final scan, it's so quiet I was tempted to lift the lid to see if it was actually doing anything!Scans look pretty good, but you need to do some trial and error with the settings to maximize the sharpness. No manual comes with this scanner - all documentation is on the installation CD-ROM.
I wrote the below for the higher-end V-Moda Vibe Earbuds, but when I got those, I got a pair of these as well ... and it's relevant to both. Don't buy 'em ...>>> "I had done a bit of research before I got these, so I kind of knew what I was getting into. I knew the bass would be heavy, but after a run of tinny sounding buds, what the Hell? I got them, they fit OK {not great}, and sounded better than I had had for a while.For less than a week.The sound started migrating to the left bud. At first I figured it was getting used to the fit. Then I swapped left and right and it was obviously the buds. In no time, everything had moved to one side. I pulled out some older buds and a set of full headphones to make sure. They worked fineIn no time everything was on one side.When I got these I also got a pair of V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds; less expensive, but I figured I could have an on the go pair, etc ... something to have when I didn't want to take the nicer ones.Same thing happened to those in a week. Everything migrated to one side.That's two for two, consecutively. Don't do it ..."&lt;&lt;&lt;2 products from the same manufacturer, at the same time, with the same problem: something is fundamentally wrong.
Got these speakers for X-mas. They sounded a little flat at first; plenty of midrange and bass but weak in the highs (compared to the Harman Champaigne Glass model which came with my PC). There's no treble control on the unit. I also own JBL Creatures which look and sound awesome plus have bass and treble control knobs on the sub. Of course the sound of either system can be adjusted via the equalizer in your Real or Windows Media Players. Back to the I-trigues; the more I listened to them, the better they started to sound. As I read in another post, there seems to be a break-in period. The soundstage has gotten wider and the sound, more detailed; quite unbelievable considering the narrow profile of the speakers. I like the wired remote w/ volume and bass controls &amp; headphone and line-in jacks. Again a treble control would have been nice though. Overall, very impressive speakers. They also look great next to my 20&quot; monitor w/ their tall slender appearance.
I was looking for some nice sounding inexpensive speakers for a styling salon for their background music. I needed 14 speakers to be hooked up in the stereo mode to a satellite system. These speakers were the perfect solution. Not only to they sound very good with a great frequency spectrum but they are also weatherproof and come with the mounting brackets. I will buy more of these great speakers. The service was second to none. Fast shipping and no hassles.
This thing works just as advertised. Makes surfing websites a breeze. Other than few sites that doesn't work(eg. BOFA, ING....because the way those sites are setup) I would say it works for about +95% of the sites that I use. Setup was easy, read all my finger scans on first try(and reads scans on first try 100% of times so far) Works for both my XP and Vista computers. Overall, I am very satisfied.
if tour like me about 50 miles out side of large city (chicago)from a 6ft pole type stand in the ground BANG all the channels I used a wingaurd preamp .but it easy for me because I just line it up with the SEARS building.great HDTV
The original charger was in a backpack that was stolen. This charger is the replacement for my Minolta X60 which is working once again.
I got this player and hooked it up in no time. I was so excited, being my first DVD player and all. I was sitting very close to it just to get it started and played the movie with no problems. I even played with all of the whiz-bang remote features. It was great. Everything everyone said about this was true! Great picture, great sound! Wonderful! Then came day 2.I was over the excitement enough to sit back away from the player and started watching another movie. Just to play, I hit pause... then hit it again, and again, and again. Finally I did the remote dance and got it to pause..ONCE. Getting it to play again was another story. It still sort of works from about 2 feet in the dark but...Being an electronics technician, I figured the batteries they shipped were weak so I replaced them. Nope. I prayed it was something simple with the remote but took that to a friend's house with the exact same player and it worked pefectly from across the room. I suspected the optical sensor went bad in my 2 day old player. Warranty confirmed that this happens and I get to send it back. I was offered a free repair from Toshiba, but was informed it would take 4 weeks at that center. NO WAY! Thank God for return policies:-)Still, I guess there are duds in everything and I nailed one. Why 4 stars then? Because getting to see and hear the quality this unit produces for this price, I can't just simply return this one and hate it. I want this baby replaced and am hoping the next one works as advertised because it really seems like a great player for the cost. If it goes bad though, look out for the next review, Toshiba!By the way, has anyone else had this type of problem?
I bought this until to convert all my VCR into DVDs and it worked perfect. DVD player has a nice quality and up-converting is great. Plays any region any type of DVDs i put in it
I am strictly a home/hobby photographer but This Flash has very good range, recycles very fast and has lots of flexibility in it's usess. I have not used it enough yet to see how the battery life. Overall it seems to do a very good job
This experience with this product was very frustrating. Support from the manufacturer was with someone who had weak language skills and provided little information. I bought a new printer because the support informed me that my printer was not compatible with the firmware. AFter i bought & set up a new printer,i learned that i could download a new firmware that would make my printer compatible. Thanks for nothing!
This adapter is to connect a DVD player or other device with a Component (Red, Green, Blue) output to a device with a VGA input such as Viewsonic's projectors for which this is designed. It worked fine and gave a much crisper image than the S-Video connection on my Viewsonic PJ506D projector (hooked up to a Toshiba DVD player).
Memory works as expected out of the box without any special bios settings. Amazon.com took 7 days to ship from date of order and 10 days total for delivery. I expected 5 days max from date of order. This is not normal for amazon but will probably pay a couple bucks to get it fast from newegg next time.
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.
I primarily bought this one for my 1 1/2 year old daughter as she was blocking our TV with her videos and also holding up her mom by her on the couch all the time. This is a great product with all the basic features and required controls on it. Now both of them are mobile, our TV is free, and we can also take it around and keep by baby busy on the CAR when we can't deal with her anymore. The player is holding up very well as it is being always baby-handled and was dropped to floor twice... Thats a good bang for my buck. I strongly recommend this one.
This was just installed today about a week after i purchased it cause i needed a better power supply...The box says 300 watts but nowhere did it say that in any of the specs...I was kind of disappointed about that but i was going to need to upgrade eventually. The graphics are great and the control panel for this product is very detailed for those of us who dont know what all the lingo is about (concerning graphics and gaming and some visual references)My windows rating went from 3.2 to a 4.8 for the graphics and for aero it went from a 3.8 to a 4.8 and my overall rating is that very 4.8!!This card is good for everything from videos to games to applications and so on, so if your not an extreme gamer then i would recommend this Gcard.
EVERY THING ABOUT THIS IS GOOD, PRODUCT QUALITY,PRICE ,VERY LIGHT WEIGHT,LATERAL HEARING PIECE DESIGN, NON BLOCKING OF OTHER SOUNDS WITHOUT LOSS OF QUALITY. THIS WAS BOUGHT TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SONY MDR-W** WALKMAN PHONES....THESE ARE JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER....PS: NEXT TIME THOUGH JUST MAKE THE CABLE ABOUT 6in LONGER..REALLY!!
I used this adapter in several different outlets with several different power cords. It does not work, do not buy. And I was not refunded. Waste of money.
The site is down, anyone with drivers for Windows XP please forward them to me ASAP. GBE@adelphia.net AIM: Sh0wSt0pperHBK, Thanks
I looked around for a card that would snazz up my excitement since I also bought Logitech 5.1 speaker system........ I bought this for the wife and she is in seventh heaven............
Excellent design and install was easy. Though you'll definetly need 2 people to mount anything larger than a 26". Reason is that the entire assembly mounts to the panel first, then you place the whole thing on the wall mounted base plate and lock with a set screw. Seems a little weird at first, but just their design.The articulation in all three axis is amazing. Can't imagine not using in room with many seating locations. Example: I sometimes watch news and weather out of the corner of my eye as I work on my notebook pc; I'll end up sitting in every conceivable location of the family room to keep from getting fatigued. So, I'll readjust the panel orientation [with one hand] to fit my new seat in the room [ie: armchair, sofa, or even way back on the dining room table]. I'll install as second in the master bedroom eventually.
For me they work great, I use them for my xbox controller with headphones connected to it, philips sonicare toothbrush (which to my surprise needs two AA batteries) and so far so good. They seem to last a lot longer than the regular batteries. Also reusing them saves our dying planet lets not forget :)
I was looking for an alarm clock /CD player that was easy to operate and had good sound quality. This product has everything I was looking for. I love the dual alarm function; I can set one alarm for the work week and one for the weekend. The cd player sound quality is more than adequate. However what I enjoy most is how easy it is to operate. Setting the alarms was very easy and I had no problem learning how to operate the cd player. In addition the design is very sleek and looks very nice on my nightstand. I'm very pleased with the product.
Bought this for my husband for Christmas. The price and reviews were pretty good. It died on him after a few cleanings when he sat it down too hard while cleaning a DVD. Took him quite a few times tinkering with it before it started again. We thought we were going to have to send it back, but it hasn't had any more problems.It works well cleaning, although it couldn't repair a few of the DVDs he put through it. We have three little girls that are pretty hard on their DVDs.Overall, we're pretty happy with it, but it's only been 3 weeks.
zen makes another quality product, a movie lover's delight. Perfect for road trips and plane trips although I recommend the extra battery.Creative Zen Vision W Batteryfor plane trips over four hours. the 4.3 inch screen is huge and easy to see even in natural light. software might be a little confusing to "technically challenged" people, but other then that the mp3 quality is good but truly the best part about the zen is the screen resolution and being able to plug into your tv or hotel tv's when your on vacation.my only other problem with it is the size not as big as the PSP but a little to big to take running. if your looking for something more portsble that still beats the ipod screen i recommend the Zune.Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
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.
Do you remember the first time you heard a cd? How much better the sound quality was compared to cassette? Well, it has happened again. The sound of DVD-audio on the Audigy 2 gives that same feeling only better. I only have one DVD-Audio disc after spending all my excess on the audigy 2 card, dvd-rom, and 6.1 speakers. This new format totally imerses the listener in sound. You here distinct sounds coming from all different directions.The sound card itself is superior in sound quality than the Sound blaster live. Mp3's unfortunately will not give you the distinct 5.1 channel output, but this card still improves on the predecessor (sb live).The front panel of the Platinum edition gives addtional inputs to the card. Anyone who wants to be able to record form almost any source imaginable, should skip the basic and get the platinum. The remote control that the platinum edition adds is almost worth the price of admission alone.If you are in the market to upgrade your sound card, this is the one. You will not be disappointed.
I have never seen anything so compact and comfortable to carry. Being a photographer I have to carry my filters whenever I am out on work. These filters are expensive and have to be handled with care. I am so concerned about the damage that may be caused due to mishandling. But finally this fear is out of my mind with Tamrac SAS compact filter case. It is not just compact but holds up to three filters securely. It is easy to carry as it can be attached to the shoulder strap or backpack harnesses. I slide it around my belt. The buckle ensures quick opening and closing of the case.
DO NOT BUY THIS T.V! Purchased the samsung dlp tv in 2008 and within two and a half years the tv began to have white dots that completely covered the tv screen and shortly after that black dots began to pop up all over the screen as well. I found that it was a samsung manufactures mistake. After calling samsung and getting the run around, they said that my tv was not one they would fix for free.Sad that a billion dollar company would not take care of their customers. They transfered me to there repair department only to find that they do not repair dlp tv's anymore!! Yes you read right, THEY DONT REPAIR TV'S THAT THEY SOLD ME A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER!I called a local tv repair service to see what could be done. It came down to me having to pay $500.00 to get it fixed! Wow, I payed over $2,000 for a tv that only worked for less than four years.Samsung DLP tv's are horrible. Dont waste your money.
The memory worked as advertised on an old Pentium 4 desktop which had barely 512mb RAM. Many of the glitches that were caused with the computer having low RAM have disappeared altogether, in addition with the speedup in bootup and multitasking that the additional RAM gives.
tweeter worked for 20 mins then quit,too much b.s. to replace through here ,just wont buy again crossovers great ,subs great but 20watts and both tweeters quit after i cut holes in dash ,,not happy with that
The one limitation to this clock radio is that after the radio volume has been lowered to a certain point, all sounds stops, and the volume control does not allow you to lower the volume further. This is consistent with the one negative review I read about this item.
Excellent little filter! Being used on a Panasonic GF1 with a Minolta Rokkor 58mm 1.4f. Increases contrast and enhances sky detail for me. I just leave it on always, good lens protection.
Could not be happier. I have a tight space to fit my HT so this was perfect. Good tight bass when playing music. Really enhances the movie watching experience. Bottom line, if you have a space issue, you can't do better than this at this price. Have a space issue but don't care about price? Need a more powerful sub to pair with your speakers? Check out the Polk DSW microPRO 1000 or 2000.
Just what I was looking for to keep those 8 x 10s I have laying around in. I could not be happier with this purchase and I plan to buy more as my kiddos are little and many pictures still to come!
I thoroughly researched many DVD players online (thanks to the wonders of the internet) as well as looking at some at stores such as Best Buy and Circuit City but they did not have a very wide selection on stock since I wanted to check them out personally before I bought one. I decided to get this one only because it seemed to be the best value of all I've seen so far. This product is well worth the money because you get a moderately priced but well working DVD player as well as an 8 inch screen.When I first purchased this product, the shipping was delayed (bought it on 6/29 but did not receive it until 7/7 with 2-day shipping). A bit frustrating but OK. When I did receive the player, it was defective since it didn't play 6 out of 9 DVD's I put in it. Even playing the 3 DVD's were of marginal performance.I contacted Targetdirect customer service about this problem and they were very helpful and attentive. Valerie (CR name) sent me a replacement DVD player right then and there, with overnight shipping and without additional charges. She was very considerate and helpful. I received the DVD player on time and tested this one. It played all the DVD's I put in there, angle viewing was great (especially since it's hanging in between the seats for our kids) and the screen detail was very clear. It came with all the needed accessories to operate it for plane, car, or at home. I checked out the company (Mintek) on the internet and saw that it manufactured both portable and regular DVD players. I also remembered seeing the company name on some DVD players featured on Sunday ads. A bit of a gamble since the name is not well known but so far, this DVD player is great for the money and the features. Other people's reviews featured on this page also helped. You be the judge.
These headphones are wonderful! I am right now on my second pair. My originals never broke, but after 3 years of use they became disgusting so I got new headphones. I listen to all genres or rock music with these things and I have no complains.Pros:1. Ear clips are extremely comfortable and work perfectly! I could where these things all day.2. Long lasting.3. I have played all sorts of music though them. (except modern rap) They make everything sound great. (Right now I am listing to Slipknot in wonderful clarity)4. I often use them with biking and they do not at all interfere with my helmet.5. Unlike ear bud head phones, Apple Earbud Headphones (White), they are not even remotely painful and stay on perfectly.6. I have found that other headphones lose quality when turned up loud, these sound perfect, if not better, when turned up.Cons:1. I lost the blue plastic covers quickly. Never even bothered to replace them with the silver ones.2. A friend of mine complained that they would not stay on while skateboarding.3. The black pads that go up against your ears will over time, depending on how much you use them, change from black to a dark yellow.
I was very nervous that I'd ordered the wrong product when I realized this as a UHF antenna... but naively optimistic anyway. So the antenna arrived today, I plugged it in, and I'm VERY happy with the end result. I'm getting perfect signal for channels 2.1 Fox, 4.1 KRON (whatever affiliate it is, I forget), 5.1 CBS, 7.1 ABC, 9.1 PBS, 20.1 WB, 44.1 CW, and a few others I don't care about... the only channel I'm not getting is 11.1 NBC. It's not flawless, but I literally have this thing just sitting inside my apartment, in the window, not even facing the tower in SF and I'm getting all this. I can only imagine what would happen if I put it outside. So far as I can tell, this was the right product for me!UPDATE: it took a couple of years (it's now mid 2011), but I finally added a Winegard amp ([...]) and now get in 11.1 perfectly! The antenna is up on the roof, lying (oddly) flat on a railing. It's looking a little rusted, particularly the screws which hold the ties down, but I'm still quite pleased with how well the antenna is working for me even several years down the road!As I read the others' reviews, it definitely helped to know where folks were from -- so if you are in Oakland, I can definitely vouch for the Winegard+DB2 for a great solution.
I expected this product to come in a box so I can at least store it after I use it. Came in just a plastic bag (inside the brown shipping box), kind of disapointing. Other that that I still have to try it so I can talk about how it works.
Very comfortable fit and easy set up. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because the maximum volume is not what I expected. There seems to be a limit on it, even with my receiver amp turned up. My previous Jensen wireless headphones allowed more volume until, of course, it became distorted. That was always the clue to turn them down a bit.
Using this in my wife's Expedition is very annoying. For some reason the cord must be placed in exactly the right position or static will drown out the music coming from the car's speakers. Note that no other electrical devices in this car (and there are a lot of them; she got every option available with the car) misbehave at all. I would not repeat this purchase, not can I recommend anyone else buy one of these. I only gave it two stars because with continual minor effort it can be made to work acceptably - however, fiddling with the cord while driving is certainly NOT a safe practice.
YAHOO HAS THE SAME CAMERA FOR NO LESS THAN $165 !Check this link to compare prices:http://search.shopping.yahoo.com/search/all?clink=&p;=e-mini&tool;=0&did;=Amazing 4 in 1 Device:1 Digital still camera2 MP3 player3 PC camera4 Audio recorder (built in mic)TV OUTPUT (includes the cables)SHOW EVERYONE THE PICS ON THE TV DURING THE PARTY!!Includes:1) Headphones2) EXTRA MEMORY3) Soft Case with Window and Belt Holder4) AMAZING SOFTWARE to edit your photos (2 cds full of software)5) Software for the MP3 Player6) Cable for Connecting your cam to the TV!!7)Cable to Connect Cam to your computer !!!8) Batteries9) Warranty Card10) Manual11) Tie Strap for Camera12) USB Cable13) Headphone holder pouchDon't be fooled by others selling a imitation product for more.This Camera is the industry wide known for its quality and they back it up with a better service.Visit this link to see a camera layout and specifications:http://www.konica.com/products/digital/cameras/eminim_layout.htm
It does stick a little when trying to adjust, but I guess I would rather have that, than for it to be droopy. I think I need to clean the windshield in my husband's car, because it kept falling off, but in my van it did just fine on an 8 hour trip.
This device almost fell into my system by itself. I have a Compaq Presario 12XL310 with Windows ME. The software detected and installed the card automatically. I was online to my LAN in far less than 5 minutes. Although they are all somewhat fragile, the &quot;dongle&quot; seems nice quality.
This is a great monitor for those who want some extra real estate, but don't want a full 2nd monitor! I loaded it up with Windows Sidebar widgets/gadgets, and keep my music player (Winamp) information over there. Definitely one of my best investments for the PC.
The snagless patch cables are of excellent quality and work great for my networking needs. Hard to beat the price and I have no reason to complain. Product came on time and works. Period!
The APC PNOTEPROC6 is a fantastic surge protector for laptops. You don't need this product if you use a surge protector strip or UPS at home. The value of this product is that it is a fully-featured surge protector that is small and light enough to use when traveling (after all, isn't that why most people buy a laptop)? This is probably the best surge protector to use when traveling because, in addition to power surge protection, it also has inputs for your data lines (Ethernet, Phone Line, and Coaxial) to protect you from surges that come that way too. Therefore, it's great when using your laptop in hotel rooms and such.I bought my first one in 2004 with my brand new HP laptop and it served faithfully for 4 years until one day I smelled a burnt smell coming from the pnoteproc6. It appears that the surge protector sacrificed itself after a power surge in my house overnight. I called APC support and they were fantastic! The product has a full lifetime warranty so APC replaced my broken unit with a brand new one for free - no questions asked. I had to send back the old one so that they could confirm that it was from a power surge. They even paid for the shipping both ways! When I recently bought my new laptop I was so happy Acer/Gateway designed it with a 3-pin power supply so that I could happily continue to use my trusted PNOTEPROC6 (3-pin) instead of having to buy the pnoteproc8 (2-pin) or another 2-pin laptop surge protector.APC is a worldwide recognized leader in UPS and surge protectors. They have a great product here that lives up to their reputation. They trust their product and that's why they back it with a full lifetime warranty and will replace it for free if it is damaged by a power surge. It saved my laptop and myself a lot of money so I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone that travels with their laptop.
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.
These are genuine taiyo yuden discs, i have a Plextor PX-716A and it's able to burn them at 16X (They are rated as 8x)If you want one the best DVD media available TY is one of them, you can learn more about them on the cdfreaks website.
It's well worth the price. I been using for a month or so and has worked wonders. It has such a broad range that you can even include what color your Fav 1st pet was. The way it actually functions is that it runs in background till you show a screen that requires you to fill out many different blanks. If you 1st remember to put a finger on it... it will then remember ALL the blanks that you then type in as compared to Windows only remembering log-in and password. Once through filling blanks out, simply stick finger to again and it's saved. Once any info is saved it can also be put into auto-type for it's particular kind of blank on any webpage. The only real drawback is that it can't transfer already saved logins to itself, you must retype the info one more time for it to save. But with all the options available under what can be saved... yes.. It's a must have :)
This seems to be the perfect camera for those of us not interested in stepping up to an SLR. More options than a point and click, but not too complicated for someone that just wants good picture quality.
Right out of the box they didn't really work - or they worked intermittently. Use case: I leave these speakers plugged in to my laptop when I am sitting at my desk. I use Pandora, Spotify, and Amazon MP3 to play music. Most of the time I get sound out of them for about 2 minutes and then mysteriously there will be no sound - the green "on" button will be lit but no music. After a period of no sound, green light on, the green light will go off and, sometimes, they will magically restart.The JBL website has some troubleshooting tips and that seems to make them work for a while, but then I'll be back to on for two minutes, then off completely.Although I bought these a couple of months ago, I will probably return them unless someone can point me in the direction of how to fix permanently.On the plus side, it's hard to believe that such great sound comes out of such a small package.
I mounted a 26" LCD on this and it is great - very sturdy, etc.. black model looks great. Not so sure about a 40" TV -would probably not suggest going over 32/33" on the TV size.
I have had this camera for 3 years now, it replaced a Kodak digital that broke. I have been pleased from the first day it arrived. It had been through a lot (Key west, Disney, DC, NY etc) of vacations. It has been abused, bumped, dropped, gotten wet, kids sticky fingers and it still works great. If you are looking for a great deal for a DSLR style camera, this is it, look no further, because this camera is IT. This camera can also provide you with a great learning experience, no only will it tell you when the shutter speed is too fast, but it can even tell you if the aperture is not enough to take a excellent photo, and with 3.1 effective megapixels, your photos will print out better than Kodak prints. ...I now have the Nikon D80 and this has now been promoted to teaching tool for the kids to learn photography. I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting a quality camera at a reasonable price.I also recommend getting a 1GB xd card.
I had the same problem with this that a previous reviewer did - This reader had worked fine with other Sandisk cards I had, then I purchased a 512mb SD card that worked wonderfully in the camera, but as soon as I put it in the Viking reader, it corrupted the files and formatted the disk so that the camera wouldn't read it anymore. After downloading and trying every type of file restore program I could find on the Net to restore the files, I finally had to give up, reformat the card (losing all the photos) threw this reader in the trash and purchased a SanDisk reader and have had no problems. I'm just grateful I only lost about 25 pictures and not the 200+ I just took in Europe. If you value your pictures, don't waste your money!
My grandfather, who has since passed on, had ordered this for my nephew, a few years back. My then 5 and 8 year old children and 10 year old nephew, all enjoyed hours and hours of fun in this easy to set up and maintain pool. The size is perfect as well, and they had a blast swimming in this pool. My kids are more grown up now - 13 and 16, but our 2 1/2 year old and grandson who is 1 will enjoy the latest pool we bought (this pool) just as much, I'm sure. Plus the big brothers and sister and all the parents, too. ;D The pool arrived very fast even with super saver shipping provided, and in a nicely packaged, easily manageable box.
Simply said, because they are quality earphones. Period. Earbuds are uncomfortable, at least for me. They actually make my ears hurt after only a short time. As these are in-the-ear earphones, there is no pressure, and so, no discomfort. And I don't want any discomfort. The workmanship is great. The sound is excellent. You can spend less, and you will get less. These earphones are worth the money.
This is my first cb radio. It mostly gets used for offroading but because of its versatility, i can use it in any vehicle that I happen to drive. It does work with the little antenna that comes with it however it gets much better range with an external antenna (currently the little wil). People say that I come in clear and I seem to pick up a lot of signals. For the size and conveniece this radio seems just right for my application. The radio and antenna cost me rigjt at $100.
After having an abysmal time trying to take photo's on another Camera I bought for $65 (A DXG model 568), I was in the market for another camera. This GE caught my eye mostly because it had OPTICAL ZOOM as opposed to digital...I hate digital zoom.Strangely enough, the GE was ALSO $65 at the time, so I jumped ship on the DXG and cashed in my lot with GE. I have never regretted that decision.Cracking open the box and actually trying out the camera turned out to be simple, intuitive and FUN. Even the manual controls were straightforward and yielded amazing results. I was able to go exploring and shoot for HOURS on the included batteries, and most of the time the pictures came out razor sharp. The only difficulty it had was in REALLY LOW light shots, because the camera would automatically hold the shutter open longer and motion blurred the image. Getting a cheap tripod fixed that problem.But Speaking of tripods brings up my biggest and really my ONLY gripe with the camera...the tripod mount has plastic threads. YES, the camera served me wonderfully for over 2 years and over 8000 photo, but all it took was my tripod falling over and the metal screw in the mount tore the old plastic threads out of the bottom of my camera. Ooops. My poor baby is a handheld only now...One other think I liked about the GE A730 was that if I set the 10 second timer for a photo, it STAYED ON! My tripod wasn't the greatest and tended to shimmy a little after I pressed the shutter, so those 10 seconds helped eliminate almost ALL shake from my shots. Now this may have just been a firmware or programing glitch in the A730, but every camera I tried after that, including other GE's, the 10 second timer shut off after the picture was taken. I hated that...Sure the screen is sometimes obscured a little bit in bright sun because of the beveled edges directing light into it, but it really wasn't all THAT hard to see the screen even then. My main and only gripe with the A730 is the plastic mounting threads. Other than that, you'd be a fool to pass up this camera.Buy It.Enjoy It.Spread the Love.
I read the review of SOUNDaround in USA TODAY a few weeks ago...the headline said "Suround sound from a paperback-size box? It's not fiction" ...and went out and bought one. I can not believe how well this works and how easy it was to set up. I used it to watch DVD movies with a 12 year old Stereo TV that has some pretty small speakers and I could not believe the sound. Then I hooked it up to my stereo system speakers and the sound was awesome. My wife did not want wires all over the family room for regular surround sound and with SOUNDaround I don't need to do it. I also used this with our PlayStation because the games have Dolby sound and it works great with either powered speakers or with a headphone. I showed it to my neighbor and he immediately ordered one and is as enthusiastic as me. When people find out about this product it is going to be very "hot". Highly recommended...
I live in Detroit and I use this without problem. I set it on the universal signal as described in other reviews and I don't have any problems with static. It does change stations if it is bumped, so I set all of my presets to this station and just hit the preset button if this happens to quickly go back to my station.
These are GREAT. I've tried the Bose and Sharper Image headsets and these are far superior to the Sharper Image and better than the Bose, especially for the price! I've used them for several long trips and they worked great. I highly recommend to any traveler who doesn't want to spend a fortune - but values a quality product.
Front flap to be left open, or closed? Closed it hits against paper loaded in tray, push the paper in further, get error message. Leave it open looks messy and unprofessional. Canon could do much better.
As a previous Epson fan, I searched for a new Epson Photo Printer before deciding to check the HP (and other) printers. After much research, I purchased the HP 7550. An excellent printer, and extremely quiet (a feature I was not concerned about, but a bonus.) If you want to save yourself weeks of research (this perfectionist did it for you!) just buy this one. It is a top of the line printer at a very reasonable price. Definitely worth the extra few $'s for the extra features over the lesser priced models. The quality of print is superior, even on the non-HP glossy photo paper that I have left from my previous printer.
This joystick works really well but I cant find very many games that let you use itFlight Simulator is the best game for this joystick! Its really fun
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.
Got exactly what I ordered came 4 days after I ordered them so far the disc I have used work fine both on data and lightscribe side... Will order again once I run out using lightscribe is fun and they make nice and simple gifts...
Finally a pair of headphones that can really handle the bass. These joints are off the chain....no distortion or vibration.
WAP54G is maybe the oldest 802.11g out there. It's beenout before the 802.11g was finalized!!! (802.11g draft).This access point have some compability problem withmany brand of Wireless Adapter, such as random disconnection,poor range, and even cannot connect problems.Plus the antenna connector on Linksys is RP-TNC which isnon-standard compared the more famous RP-SMA. It's hardto find an external antenna that has the RP-TNC connector.I have no idea why Linksys do not follow the market standard.**Linksys is what people (end-users) know for Wireless LANeventhough there are some great products with the same priceand a lot more to offer (Proxim, Zyxel, Buffalo, etc).
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
What else is there to say about this camera other than it Rocks!!!! This is my second Cannon Digital Elph Powershot......my prior Elph was 7 years old and I needed to have more pixels, but my old Elph is still in perfect condish. Cannon has it all in one little camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone.Kathy,San Diego, CA
I was a bit weary of buying a camera via the internet, without being able to personally inspect it. However, I am BEYOND happy with this camera! It is so easy to use and it has more clarity than I hoped for. I highly recommend this camera. In fact, my Mother and brother in law, both want this camera. My mom just purchased a new digital camera and is not happy with it, but she LOVES this one, the big clear display on the back, and the ease of using it. I would HIGHLY recommend this camera for anyone in the market! I am so thankful that I purchased this camera!!! I know you will enjoy it as well. :)
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.
I love this little mini drive. I paid much more for mine then this. I took it to Niagara Falls with me and took hundreds of pictures and never filled it up. I love that it handles almost all types of media.
I have owned this router for over 1 year and it has never let me down. It is a breeze to set-up and works well with my VoIP system. The only drawback is its limited range but you would not notice this in an apartment or condo. Only when I moved into a single family home did I notice a drop in signal strength on the second floor. I tested it on a Gateway Vista desktop and set-up program ran with no problems. I have owned 2 Belkin routers and highly recommend them for their ease of use, lifetime warranty, and reliability.
I cannot say it enough - if you want a wireless home network, particularly if you have computers in your kids' rooms, this is the wireless router for you. Speeds are excellent; setup is easy with set up wizard, tech support at Netgear is helpful and patient. You can opt for more bells and whistles with other routers, but you do not need them. You can surf the internet on your laptop, your kids can be in their room, your desktop will be the home base. Cost of this router with rebates is about $29.00--how can you beat that?
I bought this battery as a back up for my D70s. Although my camera cannot take advantage of all this battery offers, it out performs the original battery. I haven't had any problems with it. It does what it is supposed to without any complications. That, to me, is a great thing!
I have owned a lot of the canon cameras, all have been great buys. last one was the 450, which was a nice camera, but this is an amazing upgrade, all the features the 450 needed, much better double zoom, color saturation is great, still some trouble with low light, but the auto focus really snaps the picture tighter and cleaner.this camera is bringing all the fun back in to shooting , pets and outdoors, great buy with the one gig card, I have a video camera, so never use that feature.thanks amazon for amazing shipping once again!
I've owned this camera for years now--it's gone through multiple drops, haphazard use by a toddler, and even an accidental soaking in Diet Coke (which my purse DIDN'T survive). The pictures are top-notch, and the battery lasts for months based on the intermittent usage it's received in my household. So simple my young son uses it on occasion--how's that for easy to use? Alas, a few days ago my beloved Canon PowerShot SD1000 took its last breaths. I've looked around for another camera that I could enjoy half as much, but in the end I've decided to go in search of another SD1000. You can't beat perfection!
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.
Read the other great reviews for more information about fit and relative merit. I am chiming in to say that these are the best headphones I have ever used, to the point where it is hard to imagine earphones being better than these. They sound incredible from the lowest bass to the highest treble, are efficient with my iPod's volume, and fit very comfortably. I have demo'd these earphones to 3 people that were using Apple earbuds and all 3 ordered them the same day and have converted others. I should be getting a commission!You have to take a leap of faith since it's hard to find demos of these in stores (Guitar Center carries them, but would not demo them for sanitary reasons), but there is no way you will be disappointed unless they just will not fit your ears. Anyone thinking of upgrading their Apple (or Sony, or Shure, etc.) earbuds should buy these now. They were worth every penny of the $250 I paid for them, and are even cheaper now. If you care about the music you listen to, you need these headphones.EDIT: I replaced a pair of Sure E3C headphones with these, and while those are at a different price point, there is NO COMPARISON between the two. The Shures simply did not have enough bass for my liking (I listen primarily to rock music), but I find these more comfortable and I think they sound better for mids and trebles as well. If you are considering these and Shures, they are both good, but the Superfi 5 Pros are far and away superior to the Shure E3Cs.
After just a few days of hearing the constant hum of the Olympia Digital Caller ID, I wanted to rip it out of the wall. Nonetheless, I kept it going for two full months to see if I would get used to it. Nope. Every time I walked into the family room where we had installed it, my attention was drawn to it and the annoying noise it made. Today, I unplugged it at last, and I can't tell you how relieved I am. I only wish I had the courage to toss this device earlier.The globe looks cool in a Star Wars kind of way, although it's fairly large for placing next to a phone, about 5" in diameter and 5" high. While the numbers are easy enough to read except in the glare of sunlight, the unit did not always register the caller ID numbers. The phone would ring, and I'd look across the room. Nothing. When I went to the phone itself, the number would be displayed on the phone but not on this unit, so the loss of functionality had nothing to do with blocked numbers. Still, it did work on occasion, and for that, I give it two stars. The time and date display is nice if you don't have other clocks in the room.I don't recommend this product primarily because of the constant -- and I mean, CONSTANT -- noise.
Though I have not learned how to use all the amazing features this camera has to offer, I am very pleased with the results so far! It is a GREAT camera!! So far I have taken some amazing professional like photos even though I am only an amature. I have two small children and with my previous digital (point and shoot) camera, most of the 'action' photos came out blurry and it was very frustrating. With this camera I have caught my children doing all kinds of things in action without the blurriness. I could not be any happier with this camera!
Got this for my Dad, a TAMU alumni. He loves it! Works fine as any optical mouse.
This item was faulty and when I attempted to install it my brand new flat screen was completely ruined.My flat screen was working fine but I decided to be a responsible individual and protect my equipment from damage. This item malfunctioned and my flat screen/stereo were damaged. This product came with a guarantee so I thought the matter would be taken care of. I contacted the company, completed a claim, and requested a refund. FYI: When I contacted the company I was notified that this item is discontinued. I had to get an estimate (that I paid for) in order to provide proof that my flat screen was damaged. I also had to pay to ship the item to the company in order to file my claim. I still have not heard anything about the result of my claim. However, rather than issuing me a refund that I requested tMonster sent me a replacement item. I will never use another Monster product. Amazon is not accepting product returns for this particular item. I am highly disappointed with the product but I am even more disappointed with the customer service that I received from this company.
the wall mount is not big enough to reach the wall studs,it's smaller than 15".
As I began setting up my multi-PC system (need to connect to two different networks and the two may not communicate) I heard horror stories from people who had problems with their KVM switches. This Iogear switch installed without any trouble and has worked well for the last month. Additionally, its very small footprint makes it easy to keep out of the way (mine is velcroed to the bottom of my desk). I heartily recommend it.
This is not an inexpensive TV. This is a cheap TV! Do yourself a favor and stay away. It is guaranteed to fail (perhaps repeatedly). I've yet to meet anyone who has had one of these go for more than 3 years without a failure. Mine failed twice in 18 months - naturally the second failure was 30 days out of warranty! Oh and Vizio will scold you for not buying the extended warranty rather than apologize for a crappy product.
Genius Twin Wheel F1, mini Vibration, PC/PS2 combo wheel. Vibration Feedback F1 Racing Wheel.A bunch of junk!
Fast delivery even though deployed in Iraq!
Boy was I surprised to see this on Amazon again when it was supposedly "discontinued" back in 2001. This is a very simple DVD rack but it is very effective in limiting space usage and combining quality and durability. It is very sturdy and is stackable (althought I don't recommend stacking more than two.) No double DVD case storage but its a-ok, the majority of DVDs are single case.
I feel angry and duped by BOSE. today I had my second, yes second, GSX321 system installed and it worked wonders for all of 7 hours before it began to shut down after a minute or less. Would never have believed the other negative reviews posted here had this not just happened to me. I bought the first unit two months ago and it worked for all of a couple of weeks until it too just began shutting itself off.for the second unit, today, I had the BOSE staff do the installation, so nothing would go wrong. boy was I foooled. another 400 dollars wasted.that bose knows about this and does nothing but ship out replacement units, and they do do this fast, must confirm they know it's a lemon and are just trying to hide this from the public.SHAME SHAME SHAME. Don't waste your hard earned $1500 on this garbage.
Was not that hard to do. This is my first time installing speakers on the walls so it took me a few hours to get 4 up but i had a free saturday afternoon. The speakers im using areOnkyo HT-S3200 5.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package
The product is stiff and does not fit completely right. However, it is usable and that size cap is difficult to find.
I just received the Toshiba 32A41 T.V. today and I love it. A excellent value. Well, worth the price. (Just like to add I don't work for Toshiba, I work at a local hosptial.)
You are taking huge risk by buying products from the company since you cannot expect any customer service anymore.
Even thought it makes some noise when working over 50-70% (wich moves a lot of air) it's still bringing a good cooling solution for your desktop, specially for the blue LED if you're trying to mod.Easy to install, but tricky to find by try-error way the airflow, no arrows to indicate the rotation or airflow. No idea for what are the black circles included.Anyway, if you're searching for a low cost solution, illumination and cooling with relative silent THIS is your choice. Try the 92mm version too, very cool too.
This camera is by far the best one I have ever bought. The flash is a little to bright if you are up close to a person subject, but I think you can adjust that, I just haven't figured it out yet. Other than that, no disappointments for this camera...love it!
The memory came in a nice sturdy blister package, the type that are oh so fun to open. The memory was as advertised and was not defective.
It looks like a PC but white, its not as fancy as the apple one, but for the price its a very good thing to buy, its more strong, cables are more resistant. It doesnt have the light at the lapconnector, but what your looking for with this charger is funccionallity and nothing else.
I couldn't get it to fit on my motherboard using one the free slots. In order to use it, I would've had to taken out one of the PCI-X cards, which is not really an option.
Last Christmas I surprised my wife with a Digital Rebel xti (10.1 megapixel). We're not pros, but we do take a lot of pictures. All year, she enjoyed the camera, but I had been somewhat disappointed that the photos were not all that remarkably different from our 6.1 megapixel Kodak Easyshare point and shoot camera.Throughout the past year, I continued to think that the lack of "wow factor" must be due to only having the standard 18-55 mm lens that came standard with the camera. I knew the xti had greater capabilities than we were getting out of it. So for about two months, in preparation for this year's Christmas, I've had an $800 "L" lens sitting in my shopping cart at Amazon. Unfortunately, I just never quite had enough money to pull the trigger, so to speak. Meanwhile, in all my research I noticed several folks had said that flash was as important, if not more so than glass. So, I figured I'd try this $200 flash, until I can afford the L lens.Long story short, WOW, WOW, WOW! I'm not kidding. In one moment, literally, the photo results went from ho hum good, to absolutely great. My wife was amazed from photo number one. It was as if the 18-55mm lens got better, as well as the camera, all at once.
I am a big fan of Griffin products. I think they're one of the most interesting vendors around. This is not their smoothest product, but it's very compact and it works for my purposes.The quirks come from the way the device is controlled. Transmission frequency is configured by the iPod. Since the iPod only outputs sound, Griffin uses a sound signal to specify the output FM frequency. So you have to load the iPod with the sounds, there's one for each of the possible output frequencies. They span the FM range.Since you're installing sound files it iTunes you have to exempt them from various automated playlists. This is a significant drawback for many users, though because of the way I configure my iTunes automated playlists it wasn't an issue for me.Griffin provides a small Windows and Mac app that suggests optimal frequencies for different locations -- I wish they'd simply dumped the text output to something one could browse via iPod notes (could be done).You need to carefully read the short 1 page manual to select a station successfully. I tried without the manual and failed.Sound quality is relatively crummy (compared to headphone listening) -- as is true for ALL of these FM broadcast devices. FM is just bad. That's ok, I mostly use this to listen to my medical lectures.You need to be charging the iPod from the car "lighter" while you use this, or it will drain your battries quickly. That's fine with me, it's a problem for some.Despite all that, the Griffin device works for me. It's reliable, it's compact, its lightweight, it doesn't require another battery. I'm happy.
This is the best curling iron I've ever had. Heats quickly and product doesn't build up on the barrel. Never sticks to hair. Has several heat settings for all hair types. I liked it so much, I ordered an extra one for when the one I'm using now no longer works. I hope it will be a long time before that happens.
I use DVD's for storing my RAW photo files. 29 of 100 Verbatim DVD-R's had errors. I bought 1 100 pack of Verbatim and 1 100 pack of the Amazon brand at the same time and Amazon brand DVD's had zero disc writing errors.FYI I own a retail photography studio, employ 4 and burn approximately 1500 DVD's a year. This is the worst batch I have had in several years. I have had very good luck with the Amazon brand but they were on backorder so I ordered the Verbatim to make sure i had some DVD's to use--as it worked out they both ended up coming at the same time.Bottom line: Verbatim costs more than the Amazon brand and work less. Save your money and do not buy these discs.PS If any one from Verbatim reads this, I still have the bad DVD's put aside if you want to verify.
I didn't want to pay the ridiculous prices for HDMI cables at other electronics stores, but I was a little wary of the super cheap no-name versions, so I went with this one - and it works fine. I just ordered another one to connect a Blu-Ray player I ordered.
I've owned this stereo for nearly 5 months now and I have yet to be disappointed. I must say that the screen size (7 inches) is huge and the video quality is great! I bought this for my 01 Grand Cherokee because I was really interested in it's Garmin navigation add on. I feel it it has the best navigational features on the market. I never get lost anymore.This stereo has a lot, (i repeat... A LOT!!!) of features that I have yet to use. I didn't know much about car audio when I bought this thing, so let me warn you... Unless you have superior (top of the line) speakers, this stereo will mainly push high and mid sounds from your speakers (eliminating most of the bass). Be prepared to spend money on a additional amplifier and subwoofer.I also bought this radio because of it was Sirius Satellite Ready. I subscribe to Sirius and I must say that it does make it a little easier to control the satellite radio. It has many menu options programmed just for Sirius radio. The only drawback is... (this is not the Stereo's fault!) that satellite radio doesn't sound like CD Quality radio, more like internet quality radio. It's not a bad sound, but I wish it could be cleaner and crisper. By the way... you need to buy the Sirius tuner add-on to listen!The ONLY problem I have with this stereo is the clock... THERE IS NO CLOCK ON WHEN THE SCREEN IS CLOSED! The only way to view the time is to flip up the screen and look at the digital clock. This shouldn't be a problem since you'll probably have the screen up all the time, but it would be nice to have this option. The original clock in my car was on the stock radio, but now that it's gone I'm screwed! (unless i flip up my screen!)Anyway, I rate this stereo 5/5 because it hasn't done me wrong. Be prepaered to spend a whole day trying to figure out buttons like I did. This stereo is nice and powerful and will impress all your friends! I really suggest adding on the Navigation kit (TRUST ME... you won't be dissapointed). And if you want to get really crazy, go ahead and add on the TV Tuner Kit and the iPod kit. You might as well go all out if you own a powerful system like this!
I am by no means an audiophile so this will not be a technical review of these headphones discussing highs, midtones, or bass. I'm simply someone who wants to listen to my podcasts or music without having to turn the volume up to dangerous levels just to drown out the noise around me.That being said, in my humble opinion, these are fantastic headphones. I've tried (in store) both models of the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones as well as the Beats by Dr. Dre and I think the Audio-Technicas easily compete with all of them, yet at a fraction of the price. The Bose and Beats are well over $300 and yes they're nice but much of that price is Name Brand related. I've been using the Audio-Technicas and they sound beautiful, they're comfortable, noise cancellation is very effective, build quality is very nice and, at the time of this review, they're selling for $109 which means you can buy 3 for the price of one of the competitors.
I ordered this scope as either a new primary scope or backup depending on whether or not it was better than the one I already have. Well, turns out it will have to be a backup, as the field of vision is not as good as the scope I have. My original is over 30 years old, and I figured with new technology, my new one would surely be better. Not the case. The zoom is fine, focusing is fine. It's just that the field of vision is not up to par. I'll give it 4 stars because it was certainly worth the price, and does a better than decent job for my primary purpose... birding. I would still recommend it.
I owned a Bose wave radio for a number of years. The price was well beyond my financial means, but I made the sacrifice, and I'm very glad I did. The sound defied belief, and I was very pleased. You will be, too. Forget the detractors herein. They know nothing, like the "reviewer" who listened to AM Radio. If the sound of frying eggs is appealing to you, then, any radio will suffice. But if a clear sound is what you're going for, then go buy a Bose Wave Radio! You'll be glad you did. I know that I am!
If you do any research into digital cameras, you'll quickly find that this camera is just about the best value out there.These are the reasons I think it's great:1) It has all the features an amatuer photo-enthusiast would want.2) It is easy enough for my grandmother to use.3) It is very compact but the controls are so well designed that they're still easy to use.4) It has optional lenses like wide angles and extra zooms.5) For "digital film" it uses Compact Flash cards, which are easy to find, cheap, reliable and supported by many other devices you may have at hoome.6) The Nikon Coolpix line is a well-established line so you know support and parts are going to be available even when Nikon releases a newer model.7) Picture quality is excellent.8) Battery life is excellent.9) 3x built-in optical zoom is a lot for this price range.10) Great price for all the features.Here's what you may miss or be annoyed by with this camera:1) No direct firewire to the camera. There is USB, though.2) The camera is so small that when you attach some lenses (I have the 19mm wide-angle--WC-E68), the optical viewfinder is partially obscured. This doesn't affect the picture, of course. You just have to use the LCD viewfinder to see the whole picture. It's no problem for me personally.3) Battery has to be removed to recharge.4) An AC adapter for powering the camera while the battery's out is not included, although one can be purchased separately.5) Two different adapters--UR-E4 and UR-E7--are required for some attachment lenses....Most of these "annoyances", though, are comparable to what you'll find on other cameras in this price range.
This product seems to print well, but the scan button doesn't work with Vista. It simply says "no connection." The HP website says the button is not compatible with Vista. Scanning from the computer does work, however.
My husband and I regularly use the XTi and 40D, both with separate Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zooms. (He always used the lens, so I caved and bought a 2nd one - it's a great all-around.) We've used these bodies for nearly a year now.My husband has large hands, but he prefers the XTi body. I like the extra weight of the 40D, especially for a largish lens like the Canon 70-200mm L. The smaller XTi body fits better into holster bags. The off-on switch is easier to operate on the XTi - it sticks out, whereas the 40D's off-on switch is flatter to the body. The XTi's buttons and menus seem a bit more intuitive than the 40D, but has fewer options for people who like to fiddle with new things. I think the 40D battery lasts longer than the XTi, although that's an impression, not a scientific study.(For the record, I had a chance to shoot with the Sony Alpha A200. That body feels cheaper to me in its build. And I think the lens choices are much better for Canon and Nikon.)Looking at similar shots taken with identical lenses, it is very difficult to differentiate between the results. We are amateurs. My husband likes landscape mode, I like Av mode. One huge difference between these cameras is that the 40D has the ability to automatically set the ISO film speed in creative modes as well as point-and-shoot modes. When I'm using the XTi, I find it a pain to have to remember to check the ISO number and set it for conditions. For example, as it gets darker towards dusk, you might want to set the ISO to 400 rather than 100. (Remember: for both bodies, the ISO setting is automatic for basic modes like "landscape," but I shoot mostly in Av mode.)Another interesting difference is the sky. When the XTi takes a picture of, say, a sunset in landscape mode, the sky is rich and red while the rest of the shoot is too dark. If I use landscape mode (or Av, for that matter) with the 40D, it adjusts things so that the sky is always washed out or white in order to make the rest of the shot visible. It often washes out a blue sky to white as well, even shooting Av mode at aperture 22. So if I want to get that sky color (at the expense of everything else too dark,) I have to point at sky only, press shutter halfway for exposure, and then recompose the shot. Then the picture turns out like the XTi. (I know, I know - probably need to buy a graduated neutral density filter, but I am so lazy and so cheap.)Something else to consider is that the accessories for these two cameras are not compatible. Although the CompactFlash cards are the same, the remote switch for the 40D doesn't work with the XTi, the batteries and chargers are not interchangeable, etc. This makes the pair less than perfect backups for one another, and more stuff to haul on a trip.For the price, I think the XTi is a better bargain than the 40D, although I suspect it's a lot like my brain: I'm only using the 40D at 18% of it's true capacity! Although I would still choose the 40D over the XTi, my husband prefers the XTi. For people who don't do weird things like reset the white balance or shoot in raw, the XTi is a superb choice - it's just an outstanding deal now that the prices have dropped even further. If you're not a real gadget nerd, I'd recommend buying the Xti, taking the money you save over the 40D and putting it towards a great lens.
Whether or not you are a 2D or 3D artist, this tablet makes it all the more enjoyable. I had an Aiptek 12000U which died no less than 3 weeks from purchase date. This Wacom is so much better.I love the customisation of it. Its fantastic! Only one gripe with it, and it may be just me, but I would love it if you were able to customise the touch strip and buttons to each program - just as you can with the stylus.Throw your mouse away - this one's a keeper!
The canon 850 is a great camera. Most of my 400 pictures (from my vacation) came out clear and with great color. You can adjust the ISO speed up to 1600 for darker settings. Awesome manual settings for adjusting your pictures to be the way you would like. The automatic settings are good also, for those who do no know how to use the manual mode. Great buy!
I bought this device after reading positive reviews, but after receiving the product I found sound quality is not as good as claimed. I tried this device on Dell Inspiron E1405(Vista) and Compaq nc6220 (XP). In both these laptops I installed latest drivers and and compared the sound quality between default audio out and this Turtle Beach "Advantage Micro" usb sound card, I used standard headphones (one is plug type another is open air type) and Onkyo receiver. result is disappointing, I found Laptops inbuilt sound cards are better than this on sound quality. On positive side sound from "Advantage Micro" is louder than default laptop audio out, and the software does some digital processing and can produce different sound effects. For me this digital sound enhancement is not of much use because it introduces distortion of original sound. Another positive thing is, it has optical out I can connect my laptop to my receiver. For me clarity of sound is more important than anything so I can not give it more than 2 star.As per my comparison and test following are the results for sound quality;Inspiron E1405 default audio- 7 out of 10Compaq nc6220 default audio- 5.5 out of 10Inspiron E1405 with Advantage Micro-5 out of 10Compaq nc6220 with Advantage Micro-5 out of 10
I totally love this camera! It has so many different settings and preferences that will take any type of picture imaginable! i would recommend this camera to any person from inexperienced to experienced photographers!
Great picture quality, on outdoor and indoor, anti shake system works flawlessly, the only cons i find is that the screen is not accurate some times... on outdoor shots it gets almost completely white, which is not good, but i've had no real trouble with that... the pictures are just amazing on that amount of light.Very easy to use and lots of automatic programs to just point and shoot.
This wireless shutter release works great with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. A must have if you are going to get into fotography to minimize camera shake when shooting with a tripod.c
Its great a great little charger. Works perfectly and I have no problems at all with this item.Thanks for asking.
For many people the Canon S3 is the camera they really wanted. The majority of the owners' reports here are testimony to that.For the rest of us the Canon S3 came tantalizingly close to being that ideal camera, but fell short for various reasons. We had hoped for more, not so much in features and options, but mainly in the quality of what was offered. I found that it missed out in four principal areas:1. its LCD screen is small and its resolution poor. The same is true of its EVF (viewfinder.) The LCD solarizes in bright sunlight making it impossible to use and is not bright enough to use in very sunny conditions.2. it has chromatic aberration (purple/green fringing) especially at the telephoto end of the lens3. it has no RAW mode4. it's overpriced.If the LCD & EVF had had decent size and resolution I probably could have lived with the other three. Almost every review mentioned this shortcoming. I liked the articulated screen - a must for me. But so small and so lo-res just didn't cut it for me. One user told me the EVF image was so pixilated in bright conditions he couldn't really tell what he had until he saw it on the computer.I had hoped to do some semi-pro work with this camera. Doing it with this LCD would be difficult and difficult I don't like. And that missing RAW mode, lamented by many reviewers and offered by other cameras in this class, confirmed that it was -almost - a photographer's camera, as distinct from a point-&-shoot, that didn't quite make it. And that disappoints me.I saw a lot of tele shots with purple fringing especially at the extreme end of the lens. Most of that could be eliminated with Photoshop work or by using a shorter focal length. But if you can't use the full length of your lens or you have to fix the image later, those are major shortcomings I don't want. An aprochromatic lens system, admittedly more expensive, would eliminate this problem.I think the price factor worth consideration. The current best price here on the West Coast of Canada was $C580. But you need to buy a charger and batteries $39, plus a memory card since the ludicrously small one supplied could take only four hi-res pix, another $39. And a bag, say $20. And of course sales taxes. And you've got a camera costing around $800. And if you wanted a lens hood and supplementary lenses you're getting close to $C1,000. So it's not really a $500-and-change camera: in this price range it's competing with SLRs and other high end cameras.For me, with the limitations I have described, that's just too much. For my eight or nine big ones I want top of the line quality. I hope that Canon hears the laments from many other reviewers and myself and rectifies them in the S4. They came so close this time but just missed the ring for so many serious photographers. I'm hoping the S4 will be THE one and not, like the S3, the one that might have been. And if not Canon then perhaps some other manufacturer will seize the opportunity. I'm waiting.
I like the Tune Belt because once you put your Ipod in, It's in, and you still can control everything. I'm happy with it.
Have been using this printer for the past 6 months. Absolutely no problems. I should admit that i have *not* printed photos with this, but i know the cartridges for this model are cheap.Prints fast, good quality print.I use this often and did not have any paper jams. A good product for the price. I would say 'go for it'
For a camera of its price range, I was dubious as to its quality, but buying is believing, even a refurbished model from cec-corp which got it direct from the factory. All the sample shots at digital imaging site reviews lived up to expectation and the camera walks the fine line between super-easy to use and great goodies like white balance, flash type, macro mode, and 6x zoom. Its slender feel beg for it to travel and be used.I debated greatly over whether to get the ...(refurbished) D-460 (out-of-production too in lieu of the cheaper D-470 which is fixed focus; likewise with the D-360/D-370 difference) but the 1.3Mpix and auto focus (*not* fixed focus) and goodies and lower price and newer nature (meaning USB and not serial support plus refined technology) of the D-150 make me glad Olympus continues to remember the poorer and more value-minded digital photographer :).
As a former SLR user for the past thirty years, I recently decided to step up to the plate for a digital SLR.Having owned a Nikon F2as, Olympus OM1 and a Minolta, I decided to purchase the 10 megapixal Olympus E-510. Knowing that the lenses are the key to photography, I purchsaed the body only without the kit lenses.I purchased the Olympus 11-22 f2.8, along with the Sigma 1.4 for a "standard" lens.The Olympus lens has proven exceptional. The 11 - 22 perspective is ideal in capturing Colorado landscapes. The photographs have been crisp with amazing color. In addition, the lens is dust and splash resistant making it ideal for outside work.Due to the large number of elements and relative fast speed of the lens, it shows its weight. Despite the weight, the lens is well balanced with the E-510 body making it easy to work with.If your focus is on great photography- this combination of body and lens is a great value.
I was looking for a charger/adaptor and this wasn't it. I thought it would charge the camera. I'm sure there must be a need by some to use an adaptor that required you to locate a ( hard to find an electrical outlet when they are out and about) and then shoot a camera with a cord in the way. I just don't share that need. I located this adaptor under battery charger..confusing when it doesn't charge...
awsome receiver,great power, good looks, easy to use, lots of switching, love the sleep timer and the panel dimming. this unit sound like the best high end home audio, i should know i used to sell high end home audio, and i used this unit to replace a nad preamp and a hafler power amp.
I originally had a Harmony remote, but after fairly heavy usage over a little more than a year it started to fall apart. That seemed too short a lifetime for such an expensive remote, so I started looking around and found this one.I've got to admit, it looks really nice. It's a little awkward to hold, but not intolerable. It looks like a few drops on a hardwood floor might take it out as well, but I decided we could be careful.Getting it to work with my four components was quite easy. I could control individual components with no trouble. I had to train it with each component's remote, but once I started doing that, it really wasn't much of a problem.The trouble started when I tried to program the one-button-does-everything feature. I simply never got it to work reliably. Sometimes the TV would turn on, sometimes it wouldn't. Sometimes the DVD would be inexplicably on, and sometimes it wouldn't turn on when it needed to be on. The approach to "syncing" from these commanding foibles was also much more awkward than that on the Harmony. I eventually decided this remote wasn't worth the trouble.I think if the remote were easier to hold, and had a wider IR beam (the root cause of my commanding issues, I think), it would have done really well for us. Unfortunately, Sony must not think a lot of the remote themselves, because the Amazon vendor who sold it to me said that only Sony could take it back (by Sony policy) and multiple calls to Sony indicated that Sony had no intention of giving refunds on it. The vendor, after Amazon pressure it appears, eventually refunded my money, but it left me with a very bad taste in my mouth regarding Sony products. This is the second time I've bought a Sony product that's not worked well and been very difficult to return. They seem to be coasting on name recognition lately.In short, this remote did not work anywhere near as advertised for me, and I'm going back to my old Harmony remote which, while not really well constructed, worked admirably.
On a recent trip to Sedona, Arizona, I encountered a photographer's worst nightmare: dead battery!. Sulking in the corner as my wife snapped photos with her iPhone, I resolved never to let this problem happen again. I bought another battery from Amazon that night, and would encourage every other photog here to do the same thing. A spare battery, don't leave home without it!
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....
My wife got me a Garmin iQue 3600 a few years ago for Christmas. I work as a school photographer and travel to a different location every day. This was the perfect gift! No more looking down at maps while I'm driving. It's not only a GPS, but also an MP3 and a PDA. It's really the best all-inclusive device you can buy. I have and would reccomend this product to anyone. One of the features I really like is its portability. I have used it almost every day since I got it and it still runs great.
A very basic simple device but very effective. Made my reception a ton times better! And good shipping to. All around a good purchase!
You can't go wrong with this flash. It works amazing outdoors and indoors. Easy to use and not that heavy.
So, I did a lot of research online for a decent pair of wireless headphones. Price and quality being the two main issues. These are what I ended up with.First off, you can't beat the price for the quality. I paid about 40 bucks on here, while most other sites wanted at least $60 for the same pair. These are the best sounding headphones I've used. Although, I am FAR from an audiophile and I haven't really tried many wireless headphones...but I think they sound great for what I use them for (watching dvds). There WAS a slight problem with a faint hissing/static noise at first (as other people mentioned in reviews) but I simply repositioned the transmitter and now they sound crisp and clear. I wear these usually two hours a day and they don't bother my ears at all. Although I thought they were fairly large (or maybe I just have a small head). I couldn't see a kid wearing these. Parents be warned. The battery life seems to be good so far. I'd say I've used them a good 24 hours now and still going. One minor complaint is the volume and tuner controls are too close to each other and you can easily bump one out of place while adjusting.Overall, I would say that I am pleased with these. I was kinda bummed when I discovered that they couldn't be used with my Nintendo Wii, but I just ordered a pair for that. Plus, it's not a bad idea to have two pair, in case one breaks.I would recommend these headphones to anyone that just wants a good pair for watching movies.
I bought this printer, refurbished, after a lot of hemming back and forth between several other HP models. The photo quality is wonderful, but I will admit, I use the premium plus quality paper. If you want the quality prints, you need to use quality paper. It prints a bit slow, (the only reason for four stars), but not excessively so. I imagine it has to be set that slow in order to get the wonderful photo quality pictures I have been printing. As far as the ink content that comes with the printer, I have printed out 20 8 x10's and still have yet to run out. This printer is relatively quiet compared to a lot of printers I have heard. It does take up a bit of desk space though, so if you're trying to squeeze a lot into a little space, this may not be the printer for you. The set up was easy, printing pictures five minutes out of the box. I haven't used the print from card feature yet, but it's nice to see it takes all types. As a result, I haven't utilized the LCD screen. But those two features are not what I bought this printer for. One thing I have found, the picture quality is best when printed thru the HP software. I tried printing thru Corel photo and colors weren't quite right. When I switched to the software that came with the printer, not only was I astounded by the quality, I found the software program very easy to use and a nice photo set up. I will still use the other software for any altering of pictures, but use the HP software for actual printing. A great printer for a great price!
DO NOT GET THIS DRIVE!!!!!! I got this drive and the very next week the drive crashed with about 30 gigs of info/work/music/film footage on it. I am only lucky that I am smart enought to back up my work!
The antenna improved my reception by one bar but nothing earth shattering. The cord is not long enough to actually get the antenna in a place where it could make a huge difference. I would pass on this items and go for something with a longer cord.
This memory was at a great price and it works perfectly. It came packaged in plastic for protection. I've had it installed in my Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427 for about 2 months now, and it has made a big difference in performance.
There isn't much you can say about this ink. It lasts about as long as I would expect it to last. It seems to print nice colors. It is easy enough to install in our photo printer enough so that my young son can install it in the printer.
Printing quality is good and it's a good looking machine. That's the best thing I can say about this item. It is not intuitive to use, too complex, it's slow and it's too big. I should have done better research.
Got 2 pools for Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephew. They shipped very fast, and I am hoping that they will love them. The only complaint is one of the boxes was tore up when it arrived. I blame that on the shipping company used.
Worked very well until the original toner cartridge ran out (took about a year as I don't print much). Two days after I replaced it with a new OEM cartridge, it started printing a line vertically down every page. After two hours of troubleshooting, I tossed it, leaving me with a completely full $80 toner cartridge that I couldn't return.
Let me see if I've got the scenario right...For the cost of this item, you get to:1) subject every caller (not just those pesky telemarketeers) to a &quot;special tone&quot; at the beginning of every conversation. That annoying 914-kHz tone (the first pitch in that familiar rising-three-pitch tone) will certainly make friends and family feel special.2) spend an order-of-magnitude more than you need to generate this tone. Early-adopter pricing for this technology disappeared shortly after the last rotary phone went off line.3) enjoy listening to the caller hang up on you. By my math, you are still getting interrupted if you answer the phone. Since this contraption doesn't work with voice mail (because the line must go &quot;off-hook&quot; to send the tone), you or your answering machine will still need to answer the phone for you to &quot;zap&quot;.4) stiff-arm your favorite charitable organizations that use predictive dialers to reach their members by phone. If your Caller ID identifies the caller as an organization you want to talk to, you better pull the plug on this device before you pick up the receiver.Don't get me wrong. I think these Borg-like telemarketing outfits are amazingly annoying, but this thing will not provide you the peace and tranquility you're hoping for. These telemarketing outfits acquire call lists and weed out the disconnected numbers as they go. They may or may not capture this data, so you may very well continue to get calls from the same outfits. And rest assured, the outfits that supply call lists aren't compelled to capture the data. The original data will be sold to another telemarketer and the cycle of calling starts again.Bottom line: Don't answer the phone if you don't want to be interrupted. If you mistakingly answer a telemarketing call, use that brief time lag between you saying hello and the call tranferring to an available agent to hang up the call. If you choose, stay on the line and inform the telemarketer that you don't wish to be called, to not call again, and to have your number added to the do-not-call list (although none of this will likely happen per your request as these activities aren't typical components of the compensation package of telemarketers).So while this may seem like the perfect gift for the holidays, consider a gift certificate from Amazon instead. Better yet, buy a phone with a switch for the ringer if you can't supress the Povlovian response to lunge for a ringing phone.
I bought this as a replacement for my other voice recorder that I lost in school. The sound quality is very inferior compared to my old Olympus. It is advertised as stereo but there is only one mic input. So, what you hear in your left ear is the same as in your right, no stereo imagery. Plus, Sony's DVF file sucks. You can only play it on the Windows Media Player, but only if you downloaded the included plug-in. My old Olympus's output are WMA files. So everywhere I go, I can use any PC with Windows Media Player to listen to my files.
This antenna does the job and you can't beat it for the price. The only reason you should have trouble with this antenna is if you're not in a good location to receive the broadcast signal.
I love the idea of an all-in-one input device for a wireless pc, but the product just doesn't quite work as I'd hoped. It barely weighs anything, which you would think would be nice but which in practice means it bounces around on your lap when you do any typing or mousing at all, making accuracy difficult. Worse, the reception is pretty mediocre; at a mere 4 feet away from the receiver and with fresh batteries, the mouse was still jumpy and keys would sometimes delay or repeat when pressed. The keyboard is also pretty cramped, which I would have been willing to live with but for all the other problems, but which can be irritating if you're trying to get anything serious done.I wound up switching to a logitech mx700 combo, which, while not having both the kb and mouse all in one piece, works pretty well.
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.
I bought these for myself last Christmas...and I love them! very tiny and inconspicuous. Nice sound quality, as well.
I have had this system for a couple weeks now and am loving it!This was a very easy hookup, I didnt even have to read the directions. The sound is amazing, the picture is amazing and the price/performance ratio is amazing! There are 2 things that the reviewer before mne had said, 1 I do agree with, the other I do not. There is infact a fast forward feature! You have to hold the chapter skip button down!!! I do agree that the remote not have a glow feature is annoying, considering I watch the movies in the dark.
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.
These are a great pair of speakers. I have them hooked up to an Apple Airport Express to stream music to my living room. The sound is beautiful. There nothing more to say. Great speakers, at a great price.
we bought these CD's and when I tried to burn the CD's as audio all of them failed after burning one or two songs.
Never had any problems for 22 months....I loved this huge portable drive except for its heat-- I would always let it cool somewhat before storing it back in its case; I figured the heat was okay as long it was out in the open air...until the day no computer would detect it! I never used the twisting/swivel option on the connector up until a couple months ago because I figured the constant twisting back & forth on the wires COULDN'T be good for them--and then only because someone I was working for twisted it to that 90' angle before I could get the extension cord out to use-- so maybe this has something to do with it....
It&#8217;s not strong enough to properly support the large Elinchrom Octo soft box. I sent it back and bought a circular adaptor.
Bought these 3 months ago. I listen to them pretty loud (Katy Perry and such). Only 1 speaker works now, not good quality. I smelled electric smoke a few weeks ago and they have always had static in them. Not a good speaker.
I bought my x789 about a week ago, and i love it. It sounds great, and the aux in is perfect for my iPod! I paired it up with some kenwood speakers and everything works beautifully. The controls are clean and easy to learn quickly, and setting everything up was a breeze. No complaints yet!
I'm very happy with the typewriter. It's just used for envelopes and proposals for our business. I've used this brand name before without any problems. Thank you.
I have this for close to a month and am loving it. It's bought to support a 24" LCD monitor and doing a great job at it. I first try the clamp type mount at the edge of the desk, only to find its footing being readily shifted when I move the monitor about. The weight of the monitor may be the greatest contributor to the matter. I ended up using the drill-through-the-table mount_be careful and plan accordingly before drilling if you had an expensive desk to deal with. Also note that the center of the foot of the mount needs to face squarely to the position of the monitor. Otherwise, you would see it weighs heavily on the side the monitor is at. Only minor details one must pay attention to. Other than those, this mount looks and works great on my desk. It's quite awesome that the monitor can be completely moved out of the way when needed.
Totally impressed with this camera! As a "starter" for me, I couldn't have asked for more: print quality and ease of operation. Big criteria for me was that my "non-techie" wife be able to operate it successfully most of the time...She did!!! Great value for the money. Only thing that would've made it better (but probably more expensive) would've been to be able to rotate the viewer when aiming at something, while holding the camera in an awkward position. If you're new to digital cameras this is a good one to start with!
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!
This pressure cooker is great! I had purchased one for my mom, and she like her's so much, I decided to purchase one for myself. I shopped several local stores and their prices were so much higher than what I had purchased my mom's cooker for, so I decided to shop online with amazon, which my son had given amazon such a good rating, and to my surprise their price was the best I found. The price was about $25 cheaper than what I bought my mom's for, and I got free shipping right to my home. The cooker is exactly like my mom's cooker and it is really nice. This size is just right, not too big and not too small. For those of you that have never used a pressure cooker this is the one you should buy, it will last you a long time, and stainless is the way to go!
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.
At last, a lefthanded mouse. For years, I suffered with mice that had the buttons on the 'wrong side' and would eventually disable the buttons and used the basic two and wheel. This is a functional mouse with everything I could ask for. I've had it for 6 months and I'm so happy with it, I'm thinking of buying another as standby, just in case Logitech stop making lefthanded mice.My one beef is that not all the buttons are customisble (the email and messenger buttons aren't) and I don't see why not. Oh.. and it doesn't make coffee.BTW, I'm right handed but switched to lefty when I was struck with carpal tunnel syndrome. I switched and then learned every keyboard shortcut there is. Never assume you wont get CTS and take the precaution of learning those shortcuts.
The rain cover works great. It fits my XL2 very nicely with a nice wide open bottom for easy access. Yet it can close up nicely with the velcro. Very easy and fast to put on. I just don't understand why a piece of waterproof fabric and a bit of plastic costs so much.
I bought this for travel. I have a Bogen Manfrotto 055X Pro Tripod with a 808RC4 Head. It fits perfectly in this bag. I believe this is the MBAG90P bag (I ordered directly from Adorama). I originally ordered the MBAG80P bag, and the tripod would not fit with the head attached. In spite of this bag being only 2.5 inches longer it made a huge difference.It has a greater diameter where the head goes. 9 inches versus 5.5 inches which makes a big difference. The 90P also has a hand strap and internal pouch which the 80P did not. I found it worth the extra money for the slightly larger bag. On Amazon, I believe the pictures were identical, but the cases are different.
This is my fourth PDA - the first in color. The display quality for text, photos and games is exceptional. Excellent MP3 player as well. I agree with the complaints about short battery life. With black and white PDAs you don't really need the backlight, so batteries last a while. With this one, unless you are in outstanding light, you need the backlight and that drains the battery pretty quickly.Also, the separate hotsync cable and power cable share an adapter. This sounds like no big deal, but it is unnecessarily inconvenient.
Hello, I've had the same problem with this tv. The blue blotches and the yellow discoloration. My warranty did expire though Zenith did say they would cover the 2500 dollar part. That's nice and all, but I assume they are using the same parts that these tvs were initially built with. I expect it will work for about another year or so until I'm faced with having to shell out all that money to have it fixed again. I'm wondering if any legal action can be taken against Zenith/LG for manufacturing and selling a defective product? Perhaps it falls under some kind of product liability law? I Just want my money back and I'll be satisfied!!!
These headphones destroy the etymotic hf5. It must be the dual drivers. Truly awe inspiring sound from an iPod. Compared to the hf5, the sound is much louder, much more dynamic and exciting. Truly no comparison.Don't use for workouts, the weight combined with your sweat will cause the seal to break after about 20 minutes. The klipsch s4i is a great choice for workouts because it is lighter and will stay in your ear regardless of sweat. It's half as loud and doesn't have as much treble articulation but still sounds pleasing.
I have had an UltraPod II for six or seven years and during that time it has served me well. Originally I got it to use with a small digital camera which is what most compact tripods are designed for. Lately I have been using it with a full-sized DSLR with absolutely no problems. This is a sturdy, well designed, portable tripod that is great for table top and outdoor use. Normally one uses it by extending the three legs to form the tripod, but it also has a long piece of Velcro that can be wrapped around tree branches, etc. Between the camera screw mount and the tripod is a ball head and ratcheting attachment that make it easy to adjust the camera angle (sorry, you can't pan with this setup). It is light, 4.2 oz, and compact, about 7" x 2" folded. I have absolutely no reservations about recommending this piece of equipment; it is perfect for travel or hiking. I got my UltraPod at Campmor which still seems to have a large selection of UltraPods.
We are very pleased with this purchase. Can see far more than we "should" see in our neighborhood. Can't wait to use them at the beach, for bird watching and during football games. One of my best purchases during the holidays.
I purchased this cable ... installed cable ... removed cable ... put in trash. Let us think, I spent $1400.00 on large screen LCD TV. $300.00 on Sony playstation. This cable produces image quality of a 1960s black and white TV using rabbit ears. Don't kid yourself spend the money on a quality cable at a local store. Atleast you can easily return the item if needed. DO NOT BUY THIS CABLE.
I bought one for my wife and she just loves it. It has a small form factor, long lasting battery, and NO DATA LOSS ever. However, it does not come with bell and whistles like MP3 player, fancy screen, etc. But as a electronic planner, it does an excellent job and it looks cool.
Just so you know. It's not super clear in the description, but it is not compatible with a mac unless you are running Windows XP on the intel-chip.
I have looked at every PDA on the market and the Handspring Visor Deluxe is the best value in a PDA out there. While you can get the regular Visor model with only 2 megs of RAM for less, the extra 6 megs is well worth the Visor Deluxe's higher purchase price.So reach down deep, scrape up the extra green stuff, and go for the big VD! (Visor Deluxe). You'll be glad you did. I can fit 100 different utilities and programs into that 8 megs of RAM and still have 1.2 megs of space left for data and other stuff. This is a lot of extra real estate and you'll appreciate having it down the road.The other great thing about the Handsprings vis-a-vis the Palms is the Springboard slot. You might not need it now, but the capability to add another 8 megs of RAM is nice.But the coolest thing for me is the 8-meg backup module. This device is non-volatile and can be used to backup your data to the module, almost like a hard disk. That way if you have to do a hard reset sometime, you can get all your programs and data back. (There is a gotcha here--just make sure you remember to copy over the module's backup program to the module itself.)The module comes with software that allows you to manage all your files and programs. You can copy one file or everything at a time. Great for on the road or wherever.A couple of reviewers here have commented that the Visors are 30% to 50% faster based on their benchmarking programs compared to the Palms. I haven't tried running these benchmarks myself, but I would say just looking at the screen refresh rate on a Palm Vx compared to the Visor Deluxe, you can see it is at least 25% faster.Another thing about the screen, although it isn't a big difference, the Visor screens look a little brighter to me than the Palms. Considering that you're looking at blackish-green font characters on a pea-soup colored, greyish-green background on these little devices, every little bit of extra visibility helps.I also like the grooved, parallel lines on the side of the case, which make it harder for the unit to slip out of your hand, compared to the Palms.The Visor's ability to hot-sync via USB interface makes this process significantly faster than on the Palm devices. Another plus.My only reservation about the Visors compared to the Palms is that the Palm OS resides in flash ROM, which means you can update it yourself. The Visor's is in ordinary ROM, so you are stuck with the current version. The Palms are shipping with Palm OS 3.5, the Visors with 3.1. Although OS 3.5 represents an advance over 3.1, this shouldn't be a big deal, as the older OS has a reputation for being more stable.Whatever Visor model you decide to buy, you'll be happy you did. These PDA's actually make it fun to get organized. Try one and you'll see how good it feels knowing everything is in one place where you can find it, instead of in three different notebook-style organizers and 40 Sticky Notes on the walls of your office.Also, the ability to search all the internal databases is a very powerful feature. How many times with your regular organizer (or worse, on notes scattered around your office) have you tried to find a particular memo or note but couldn't find it? The search feature eliminates this problem. And there are even more powerful search utilities than the native app that you can add on that will do more, such as accepting wild cards. The value of this feature relative to the normal binder/organizer cannot be overestimated.The Handspring is a great personal organizer and productivity device. I couldn't live without it (or at least, I'd be a lot more disorganized if I tried).
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8" Woofer (Pair)Bought these speakers to go with my new TV surround system. Well worth the price and nice sound for speakers this cheap. These are my main speakers that are backed up by the sony ss-b1000 for rear speakers and a Velodyne sub. All put together, a nice sound system
Have it side-by-side with Apple's HD display. Looks as good or better and more versatile. Definite keeper.
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.
This bag wasn't expensive and it fits all of our Olympus camera accessories. I do wish it was a tad bigger for any extra items we might purchase, but overall it's very nice.
It was exactly what I thought it would be and works great. I used it to migrate stuff from my old ibook to my new MacBook Pro and it worked flawlessly. Great price too and free shipping because I was ordering other items at the same time.
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.
The design is by far the best part of these headphones. They are very clean and appealing to the eye - and they fit on your skull like a glove. They seem fairly durable but who knows - they may break tomorrow... that would be a con.The sound is pretty clean and detailed at high volumes, but definitely distorts at very high volumes... especially with the bass up.Bass is not as impressive as you would hope for this price, but bass isn't everything. The full-range acoustics are nothing short of a amazing in comparison to other the cheap sets I've owned.Pros - style, fit, storage, crisp full soundCons - semi-fragile, poor bass, tight fit on head, distortion at high volumes** UPDATE **(December 24, 2012) These haven't broken yet - guess they aren't as fragile as I though. They still work great and have gone through mild abuse.
THE GPX CD/DIGITAL RADIO WAS A GREAT CHOICE FOR ME. I BELIEVE GOOD VALUE FORT THE MONEY AND AUDIO IS PRETTY GOOD.
BEST sounding thing i ever heard isolation is great. Cord needed replacement after a few months but was gratis.
The technical features and after rebate price of this monitor are very good when compared to similar generics. ....Pros: light weight, nice design, 400:1 contrast ratio, 16 ms response, 300 brightness. There's a web log that points to the monitor specifications, I don't remember the URL but you can find it by doing Yahoo search. The image is very nice, better than several brand name monitors. Also, good for DVD.Cons: Only 3 months warranty!!! I wouldn't consider buying it without the extended warranty from the retailer. That means adding $95 to the price tag in Circuit City (however, manufacturers don't offer something similar)The first monitor I took home, displayed a vertical white line on side after 5 or 6 hours of use. I've exchanged it, but a dead pixel showed up after 4 days of use. I've read that LCD monitors can normally have up to 8-10 dead pixels.At the full retail price ..., I recommend going for another monitor with similar characteristics and at least 1 year warranty.I'd consider buying it for less .... I didn't find other 17'' LCD monitor with all these features at such a price (but don't forget the extended warranty!).Good luck!
Received the item in a very timely fashion. Very well packaged and was very simple to insert into the Kindle.
I was looking for a set of speakers that would be small, have no separate subwoofer and yet be good enough to fill a medium-sized room with warm sound. These speakers fit that description perfectly. They also look good and understated. The automatic power on/off is a nice touch. The dual audio inputs are the icing on the cake. I was a bit turned off by the absence of treble/bass controls, but these speakers appear to be well balanced (perhaps there's some circuitry to do some dynamic adjustment).
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?
I bought this Christmas of 2011 mainly to run my Roku HD box in the family room. So far I haven't had any problems. Speed is great for the Roku. Those reviews that are unhappy seem to be old ones. I have had other routers that were junk, but I think this one is OK.Hey, with routers running only about $30-$40 and technology improving all the time, if it lasts 2 or 3 years I will be satisfied. I recall that the setup program on the CD doesn't work on a Mac, but the manual is on there and it's practically plug and play.I will recommend it and probably buy another if I have to.
The Koss Pro/4AA represent vintage design and super high quality sound reproduction. Mind they need a few hours of 'breaking in' before the full, rich sound unfolds. And mind...they were designed in a different age, when maximal sound quality was everything. They are heavy, and you can't do anything but listen to music, while wearing them. This is my second pair - bought the first in '78 and litteraly played them to shreads. Trien modern ones, expensive ones...but the rich sound just was not there. So i'm back to Koss Pro/4aa.
Takes a while to setup and is very cheap and flimsy... don't expect to put it together in 10 seconds... not exactly ideal.
I've been using this mouse for over a month now. It's very good for the price and serves the purpose. It's a basic optical mouse with two buttons and one scroll wheel. No need to install any drivers unless you want to use it in a mac. The mac driver is horribly slow. Mac users would love the right click button, but make sure you load the microsoft driver.One annoying thing (may be just me) is the red tail light which is lit 'all' the time, even when the PC is shut down.
I have been using 3 of these fans for the past week.Pros:1. Long cable that reaches and plugs into the motherboard without molex cable extension/adapters.2. Optional 3-speed fan controller. Quiet on Low, barely loud on medium, and annoyingly higher-pitched on the high setting. I have been using the medium setting (1600 rpm) for air flow and the relative quiet. The fans that came with my Lancool K7B case spun only at 1100 and kept my pc between 35 and 38 deg. C, while these fans have lowered (on average) about 4-5 deg. C to 31-33.3. Dual ball bearings for longer lifespan, otherwise I would have gone with the cheaper Antecs. Glad I splurged on these.:)4. Cool stickers.5. No annoying LED.Cons:1. The high setting is annoying and cannot hear much within 2 ft from my pc (my ears are about a ft from the fan and are on the same level. It might be different if your pc is below the desk.)All in all, an excellent, and by far the cheapest 3-speed fan if purchased from Amazon, and without any hassles.I would recommend these fans to anyone.
Canon BCI-21 is so hard to find and it is a good value here. The Canon has been a real workhorse and still performs so it's great to have a place you can find the ink it requires.
I just purchased this for my 7 year old son. This is what he has been wanting for Christmas. When it arrived, in the cool clear apple box, I really was stunned at how small it was in person! I took it out of the box, plugged it in to charge with the included docking station right into my usb port. In the am, I opened itunes on my mac, and it recognized this device, I was a little worried as I already have 2 other ipods on this same computer using itunes. I named the device, and opened my library, dragged and dropped songs into his shuffle. So easy and so awesome! I had it ready to go in 5 minutes. I have a mini and a nano. This thing is so portable, just enough when you don't want to drag along your other mp3 player. It clips to anything, weighs nothing, easy to use, super user friendly. I had debated buying a 7 year old an ipod shuffle, but after looking at Disney's mp3, and other players geared towards kids, I just thought this was the best overall deal , knowing apple's reliability and excellent products! Plus, maybe he'll even let me borrow it! The only negative- which is no biggie for this mp3 is no screen readout. BUT, I liked it because it's not too overwhelming, holds plenty of songs without being too many to shuffle through. You clip it on, press play in order, or shuffle through your song list. You can rearrange, update, change your playlist in no time at all on the computer and reload - perfect gift for younger and older. Great value! Plus it is just too darn cute! Go for it- you'll love it!
These boxes are well designed in that they ship flat, and putting them together is a breeze. The only fault I find is that they're not quite tall enough, so the top rests on the CDs rather than on the perimeter of the box. If the box was half an inch deeper it would be perfect.
I read a lot of reviews before ordering this item in 2012. Please read other reviews for general descriptions of the materials. I will focus on my experience with the product. I tried to use the advice of those before me. In fact, I combined the options of scoring the sticky padding with the use of masking tape.Initially I tried putting down masking tape only, and ended up needing to move a small section, however, some of the paint still came up, even with the use of masking tape, which I certainly didn't think was too strong. I scored the padded sticky portions with a longer section I was using (so that the entire length of the sticky padding was not entirely exposed).What really became a problem was the heaviness of the RG6 cable I was covering. Especially near the right-angles, the molding would become loose. This was also the case with the part that I didn't even score. That is to say, I'm confident that this would have still been a problem even if I had exposed the full portion of the sticky side of the molding. The pressure from the cable was evidently too much.I ended having to use very small nails and an undersized hammer to keep the molding from separating from the wall. Don't try that with a standard hammer, you'll smash the molding. It is what it is, and for now it looks nice and works fine. I'm not sure what it will look like if I ever need to remove it completely, but it should last until the walls need repainting again.
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.
Wonderful stuff - as a service center for multiple laptop manufacturers we run across some pretty bad screens and this stuff has never faltered in removing the grime and dust. Smells great too!
This is a very nice stereo for the price I paid. The base booster works great and the unit definaltely has improved the sound quality. You can hear the base really well on CDs and the radio; a very crisp precise sound. The display is very sleek and it even comes with an adaptor to hook up exterior devices like an ipod.
What can I say about a lens cap?? I bought an extra one to keep because I just know that at some time I'll lose the other one and it will probably be when I'm out of town. Be safe....buy an extra one.
I regret to say that this headphone arrived but not working. I had several family and friends try to set-up and was not working. This was a gift for my daughter for her birthday and I was very disappointed that she could not use. I need to return this item.
The 100 2-sided CD/DVD sleeves were a great buy. They are fairly durable and make carrying/storing CDs/DVDs easier.
this mouse works great but it is bigger than i thought it would be. I just plugged it in and it has been working great ever since. The USB thing snaps onto the back, but not very well. It falls off very easily, a problem in my backpack.
The Garmin nuvi 270 was a great GPS for the price considering it included maps of North America and Europe.Unfortunately, the USB cable was an option that had to be purchased separately. In order to register the unit with Garmin, the USB cable was required.Upon registering the nuvi 270, Garmin gave you a choice to update either the map of North America or Europe, not both. The extra cost to update both maps almost equaled the price of the unit.All in all, a great GPS for the price.
This one finally died after many years of faithful surge protection goodness, my equipment was on it during thunderstorms that took the power out for short periods of time, we get some pretty hard thunderstorms here and none of my equipment ever got damaged on it even during strikes.It finally died due to running a hair dryer on it for extended periods of time, took about a week + to kill it >.&lt; - the plugins don't work anymore, i didn't know it was bad for the unit >.&lt; Not sure when i got it, but was definitely more than 10 years ago, give or take. I'm going to miss it :( - when it died it didn't take any of my equipment with it A+. Battery died after a year or two (little fuzzy) - but i didn't care mostly just used it as a surge protector at that point, of which /flawless service. The Battery life for my pc was always short 5-10 minutes tops, but i didn't expect it to last long.I purchased a bigger new model by APC, and it didn't even stop minor power surges, when we got even a small surge i could see lines going through my monitor! the first thunderstorm killed my modem, which was plugged into the protected plugs, had to return it to the store for my money back. And No APC i don't care about the Modem that much, but YOU FAILED ME!, new models are supposed to BE BETTER not worst... So here i am scavenging the amazon for information and new models.This older unit served me so well, for so many years, its hard for me to consider buying from a different company, but as much faith as i had in this older model, the newer one completely killed it.This was my first real surge protection device, I am surprised now that I've educated myself a little more about these units that my equipment was never damaged on it, it don't have the highest Joules rating, though i understand in part that a higher joules rating isn't everything, but i am no electrician, so the mumbo jumbo gets lost on me still.Long story short, mine worked for a long time and did what i needed it to do. What that means on the grand scale of things i have no idea, maybe i just got lucky.
Best investment on my computer - I spend a lot of time reading on the computer, and this has made my eyes relax.My parents have the VX900 19&quot; LCD, but I highly prfer this one. More widescreen so movies look better. I have the DVI connection going, and while playing UT 2003 I had ZERO ghosting problems.Great monitor, great company, nothing more to be said!
I have been using this armband for over a year now and it works great. I bought a clear silicone cover to keep my sweat off the shuffle and that makes the clip slightly fatter and I was worried about it not working with the armband, but it actually keeps the shuffle from slipping off the clip.My only complaint is that while the armband is adjustable, I have bigger arms and when I go for long runs, the armband tends to reduce the circulation to my arm (I wear it just above the bicep). It's not like a tourniquet, but it is something to take notice of if your arms are on the larger side.
...dropped my MuVo TX FM in a bucket of paint last week, five years after purchasing for it about $70.00. Washed it under a stream of water for about 10 minutes to get all the paint off the surface and out of the crevices, then let it dry for a bit. It still works; even the mic. I imagine it will still be working in another five years. I guess that's why they were discontinued. Find one used if you still can.
Got this pressure cooker from amazon some weeks ago.The indian toor,moong dal and rice gets cooked really well and in no time.very happy with the cooker.definitely recommend this one to all my friends.
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.
Bought batteries for tester. Works great and vendor was fast and efficient as uaual. My second order with the vendor. Will do business with them again.
My Ethernet packets went through this cable, and while they looked shiny when they came out... when I opened them up to look inside, they still contained the same data. If you bought this item and liked it, I have a special rare magnet from uranus that you can attach to it to get even better sound. I'll sell it to you for only $450.
Not satisfied with the quality or feel of this item, even for the money (about $20). The operating buttons are illegible. You cannot tell if you are pushing the buttons hard enough. I bought 4 for gifts, opened 1 and decided to return all 4 of them. I would not recommend.
This would make a good stocking stuffer. The quality of the picture is ok. It is a great idea. I love having pictures of the kids with me at all times. It was easy to install. I wish it allowed for more editing with the pictures, but I guess for $20 your expectations should be limited. I think this is a good purchase if your expectations are realistic.
So far, I've had no problems with this camera. I am still learning how to use it and can say little about it's more advanced features.
It is light weight and easy to use. I had a Presto Pressure Cooker for almost 50 years that finally broke and was surprised at how inexpensive a new replacement was. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to save time, it is fast and easy.
I have been quite busy since receiving this camera. Consequently, I have made limited use of it. I am a frequent buyer of Logitech products and don't doubt that it will perform as advertised. If I have a problem in the future, I will report it.
This product was easy to use and works great. I haven't used it much because I bought it for my husband but he has used it and loves it.
It's hard to beat Plantronics when it comes to telephone headsets.We have one employee who wears this all day, since she's on the phone most of the day. She loves being able to disconnect when she needs to leave her desk, thus she doesn't have to remove it from her head. It's so comfortable, she once went to lunch and forgot to take it off. :-)Be sure to order the adapter cable you need for the telephone to which you connect it.
Only trick was learning how to install into my ear, but once there it stays there, doesn't get tangled in my hair, and includes all the right adapters. And it sounds great.
I have the base unit not more than 6 feet away from me and despite all the tuning, even turning my head brings in static/interference that sounds like when you have a defective small radio or very short antenna. Sound quality isn't too bad but what's the point when the headset induces additional piercing noise in the audio. A bluetooth set may bit a more but it is definitely leagues better than this junk.
This is my 6th LCD after Apple Cinema 23, this LCD is amazing, I'm using it for every thing editing, internet, programming.The main feature of this NEC over Apple is AUTO BRIGHTNESS which changes the brightness according to the light of the room, and according to the picture itself (with dark pictures it increases brightness and with white background it decreases brightness), so your eyes will be comfortable.Also it has 12-bit gamma represent the colors and I was amazed when I compared this LCD with Apple 23 which has 8-bit, there is a lot of details I couldn't see with Apple especially dark areas, however pictures in Apple seem a little more real, may be because of S-IPS panel used in Apple while this one has S-PVA (Not MVA).The black color in this LCD is the best you can see over any LCD in the world, and I had a lot of monitors (Acer Ferrari 20, hp 19, IBM 20, Samsung 19, Apple cinema 23), sometimes when it shows black color, I think it is off, because of its deep black.Note: I said it has S-PVA panel because it has OMINI colors and SAMSUNG LTM213U621 panel (according to their website) has OMINI certificate, and I couldn't find any 21 MVA panel has OMINI certificate which this NEC LCD2190uxp has it (see its specifications on NEC website wich is the same specifications of Samsung LTM213U6 panel), and every one knows that SAMSUNG only made PVA panel.Sorry for my bad English but I have to say if you plan to buy LCD and you can afford this NEC don't hesitate, it worth every penny.
Just came back from cozumel,Mexico with all my pictures,I also went on 4 scuba dives there with the underwater case. Out of 200 underwater shots I only deleted 10,They were all great! couldn't have picked a better combo.The pictures I have were up to 100' away and still looked good,Some shot in the caves with just the built in flash were increditable with colors,that weren't visable with my eyes and natural light. I captured all my memories and tickeled pink no regrets, and also seen 6 other older cannons with cases for underwater and they were all happy also.
Bought several of these spindles over the last few years of HP discs and have never had any burning issues...that is amazing considering other brands I have had issues with. Great value for a great product.
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!
I found these headphones to be comfortable enough but the sound quality lacking. To me they present muffled sound reproduction with the treble and midrange severely lacking. I experimented with very high bit rate MP3 sources (320 kbps) from a MP3 player and CD playback from a Sony portable CD player. I also tried moving the buds around in the ear canal with my hands but could not get the highs to emerge. I can't understand the positive reviews, maybe I got a bad set. Sure wish I could still get the Sony MDR-A30G headphones as I was very happy with them for years until I broke them. Guess I'll keep looking for something.
This product sounded like it was just what I wanted-something to record my old VHS home movies onto DVD. However, could never get the dubbing to work for more than a few minutes--kept sending error signals and stopped recording. Toshiba's phone assistance folks tried to be helpful but never found a solution.I had to return it, and I have to give high praise to Amazon for the ease with which I was able to return the product.
Arrived intact and as advertised and work great so i would give this a five star rating since it is the real deal.
The ad blurb stated 75ft thru walls and floors but the lit in the package made it clear that this was for line of site use. You're better off buying an extension for your antenna.
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas, and the unit stopped functioning after about a month. The CD stopped playing (or even spinning) and the AUX wouldn't even work. It was almost as if the unit wasn't getting power. Fortunately, Amazon gave us a full refund.
Speakers sound better than expected for the price. One plus is the wired volume control, adjusts volume of regular sound and subwoofer.
I've had this router for a few months now, hardly any troubles and setup was easy. Reception is great around my condo and thru the immediate walls. The primary reason I bought it was price. Also I have had Netgear products previously and they all worked great.Gave it four stars for design, wish it was a stackable design. And the reset button would be more convenient in the front than the back.
This is a nice case, but the small camera does NOT fit the nikon d60 (with standard kit lens). Its too short.
Yep! I concur with "wifeofskippy". Had mine for less than a year and it started to do glitchy things. I have to mash down on the remote keys to get the damn thing to toggle through the menu. Toggling through operational modes (i.e. HDMI to USB for instance) was totally frustrating. Again, mashing down on the remote buttons.Like "wifeofskippy" said: "Audio will NOT sync with our TV.. no, not even by using the "audio sync" button. So, you are forced to use only the Phillips speakers... TV audio lags".EXACTLY TRUE! The Home Theatre sound system is only useful when your playing a DVD.Now, when I power up the system and open the DVD tray, besides it taking forever to open, the system POWERS OFF COMPLETELY! I have to unplug the system and leave it off for a few minutes, replug and try it again. Sometines it works, sometimes it doesn't. Time for a new system and it WON'T BE A PHILLIPS!
Bought this refurbished and it came looking brand new! Very easy to use and helps you take better pictures! I just sold a bunch of jewelry on eBay and we took pictures using this lighting studio. If you're a heavy seller, this is a must-have item.
I would highly reccomend this brand of DDR memory to the person that builds or just wants to upgrade his/her system. PNY Optima is best suited for almost every type of memory need. Of course you have to pay extra for this brand but you won't be sorry.
I've owned these speakers since last year, and I'm as awestruck today as I was when I first brought them home. I had been waffling on new speakers for a long time -- you know, they're not a necessity, should I indulge myself, etc.. All this agonizing despite the fact that I store most of my music (about 10 gigabytes) on the computer. Finally, I stumbled into a computer store with a speaker display that included these Yamahas, and my inner debate ended instantly. I couldn't even wait to go home and order them online ... I had to have these things hooked up that day. I've been in sonic heaven ever since.The low end in this subwoofer is beyond merely powerful, beyond merely fat, beyond merely distortion-free. (Your ears will buckle before these speakers ever will.) The low end is absolutely beautiful: sweet, tight, smooth (geez, I don't mean this to sound erotic), and, as many have pointed out, musical. I guarantee that any discriminating listener will find these speakers revelatory--you'll hear things in your music that you never heard before. I keep the volume knob on the subwoofer set to 6.5 (like 1:30 on a clock face) for a window-rattling, gut-clutching experience. Turning it up farther would make me fear for the structural stability of my home. My neighbors hate me, but I can't stop. My computer is now my main hi-fi system, despite owning a pair of JBL 4312 studio monitors in the other room. Even they don't match the excitement and transparency of these puppies.Remarkably, these speakers deliver at any volume, without losing warmth or depth even when played whisper-soft.I will note that the high end isn't as crisp and glittery as I like. But a little tweaking of the Winamp equalizer when playing MP3s solves that insufficiency. And my discriminating friends think I overdo it on the high end, so you might find the Yahamas perfect without any EQ treatment.I'd be thrilled with this purchase if it cost twice as much. (In fact, I did pay 50 percent more than the price here at Amazon.) My acquaintances are gradually upgrading their computer sound, and I am absolutely forbidding them to get any other speakers. I listened to them all during a loooong shopping period, and nothing in this world compares to these Yamahas.I hope I've made it clear that I rather like these speakers &lt;g&gt;. They have thoroughly distracted me for months now! I get far more pleasure out of my music collection, which covers a global variety of genres, than I did before. They make average music sound good, and good music sound extraordinary. Don't cut corners on your computer-speaker decision. These might cost twice as much as some other sets you're considering. But you will love them forever, and you'll love your music even more than you already do.
This is a great unit. Just as advertised, buy it you will not be disappointed.
This was given to me along with the Compaq Presario 5000SR computer (2001 era computer). Having been mothballed for about the last 3 years the computer and monitor are definitely from another generation of the PC industry. At the time the 1st Apple Bondi blue and subsequent fruit color iMacs were making the staid vanilla PC industry look stale. PC giants responded in an attempt to inject a bit of style in their product lines. The Presario 5000 for instance has a front face plate with interchangeable color (Grape, Lime, Graphite) flashings. The 15" monitor matches the styling. The main issue is that with the brightness using the OSD menu is turned all the way up but is not near enough. Using the video card built in screen calibration tools to tweak up the brightness always results in a saturation in the image. Drawing from experience with a few monitors from this era and the 1980s, I am disappointed that Compaq poor choice of build quality will contribute to yet another landfill travesty. But mostly I bemoan the loss of a matching component for an otherwise serviceable computer.Caveats: The included JBL speakers are wonderful and although the wiring would be better engineered into the monitor cable (like the Sony Vaio of same era) the speaker mounting and cabling does work.
I am very pleased with the price for this item and the quality of photographs after using it.It is installed on a Nikkor 3.5 28-300mm lens, Nikon catalogue 2191. The lens cap and shade are unhindered. It cleans easily without smudges. Photographs of people four miles distant using this filter are in my review of the lens at the Nikon web site.An excellent value! (Hoya Pro 1 ultra violet filter for digital cameras)
As an amateur photographer, I did a lot of research before I decided that it is time to join the 21st century and buy a digital camera--Nikon Coolpix 5900. Why this camera and not the best selling Canon A95? Because Nikon Coolpix 5900 has the best reviews I've read, and I've read plenty in the past two weeks. Ultimately, it came down to three important specifications that every buyer wants and this camera has: durability, quality, and price.Coolpix 5900 has several good qualities: nighttime photography, auto focus, and zoom/macro features. I have tried these features many times and the images turn out sharp. If there is any blurred image, then the camera will alert you and ask if you want to keep the image. Be aware that when the battery is low, the camera takes its time between takes.I've had my camera for a week now and I play with it often. All the points noted by other owners in the reviews below about the Coolpix 5900 are quite valid.My one gripe about the Nikon Coolpix 5900 is the red-eye problem indoor with poor lighting. I attended a friend's wedding and the pictures that I took of the bride and groom inside the church constantly had red-eye. (I didn't think that the church was poorly lit, but in retrospect it could be.) I stood in one place and tried all the flash settings and none of them remedied the problem. Nikon boasts, "Coolpix cameras can automatically detect and remove red-eye directly within the camera." My Coolpix did not deliver on that promise. That disappointed me and the manual was no help. Luckily for me though, I have a picture software that can fix the red-eye problem easily; however, it was a pain having to go through all the wedding pictures to fix them.Update: I recently took pictures on the 4th of July at a friend's rooftop party from sunset to almost midnight. The pictures turned out well and the red-eye problem was not present even though the lighting was even worse at this event than my friend's wedding. I kept the camera on automatic flash the entire time. So, quite honestly, I'm not sure why there was a red-eye problem at my friend's wedding and not at this party.Nikon Coolpix 5900 is a good camera overall despite the red-eye problem I experienced. For now, I'll give this camera a 4-star rating because it has more good qualities than bad.
The reason I purchased the 2pac stylus is that, when I pulled out the PDA out or putting it back in my pocket it fell of because the button is so easily released with the slightest pressure. I didn't even know until it was too late.... so Watch out how you hold you PDA when you pull it out or put it back!!!!Taz
I bought this soundcard about 9 months ago. It deserves 5 stars, if not for the price. But, it was money well-spent.First off: Will this work in DX10 games? Yes, although I do not have a reference - I do believe that Creative Labs has stated they create a driver for the X-Fi cards (Notice I said X-Fi, not audigy!) to work in DX10/Vista.I am running this card on P7800 (7.1) speakers.In battlefield 2, the difference in sound quality is astounding. I had thought that the sounds were pretty good when I was running my integrated audio on 7.1, wrong! Sounds are clearer, sharper, cleaner, far more realistic. It's almost as if you just walked into a puddle of water. Or, you've just shot a rifle. On normal quality, these sounds get muffled. The sound quality has to be reduced in order to keep it from greatly affecting the frame rates.Yes, this sound card will increase your frame rates. Especially if you are like me and have more than 2 speakers. Now, I would not suggest to anyone with $20 walmart spealers: go out and buy this sound card.Should you get this sound card? Yes! That is, if you are using good speakers and you want a realistic gaming experience.My personal suggestion: P7800 or GigaWorks S750Would I buy this card again? Yes.
My computer is about 8 years old & it was way past time for a memory upgrade. Love my PC now. People throw things away too easily these days. Besides, I get to keep windows XP & don't have to worry about my printers & other things working with windows 7.My computer is very fast now. Noting to adding this memory. If you think you can't do it. You're probably wrong.
Takes great high quality pictures and the display screen is large.We ordered this camera in May 2007 and absolutely love it. We have now ordered another as a gift for someone else.
I picked up the Sony DCR-HC48 Handycam just three days before heading out for a southern California vacation (had to replace my Panasonic from 2002 because it just wasn't cutting it anymore).I was expecting about the same picture quality I was used to with my old Panasonic DV-103, boy was I wrong. After returning home from a week in the sun and editing the footage with Premiere Elements 3.0 and burning the finished product to DVD I was astonished. I have never seen such detail in a home movie in my life. The colors were so vibrant I thought maybe I had hit a time warp and ended up back in Hollywood. Truly an amazing camera. Even the paltry sized battery that was included with the unit lasted a fairly reasonable amount of time.As a general warning to those in the market for a new camcorder I'll include the follwing side note:My friend, who was with me in Cali, was also shooting with a Sony camcorder. However the unit he was using was the Sony DCR-SR62 HDD Handycam. After attempting to edit the footage on his PC and burning a DVD, the scenes were of poor quality...very shakey with tracers trailing every movement in the frame.This is (from what I understand) because of the MPEG 2 files HDD (and DVD) camcorders use. Apparantly these files are useless to edit with because of the degradation involved in encoding and transfering MPEG 2s on a PC.Too bad...wish someone had told my friend that before the trip.For now anyone who is intresting in editing their video footage on a PC should stick with MiniDV camcorders. I highly recommend the Sony DCR-HC48 Handycam as a quality consumer level camcorder with a decent price tag (especially online).Neccasary Accessories:- bigger battery (I recommend the Sony NPFH70 H Series)- carrying case- The Sony VF-30CPKXS 30mm Polarizing Filter Kit with protective lens cover (this may seem like an excessive accessory for some but when shooting at Santa Monica Beach I got a tremendous amount of sea breeze on the lens, which had me stopping at the local Office Depot for a lens cleaning kit. A bit frustrating considering I'd owned the camera for less than a week).
Palm Z22 HandheldOf all the Palm organizers I used (four in all), this is the one best answering my real needs, without adding features I don't use. The simplest and most efficient for me, so far. I most highly recommend it.
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.
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.
This is a great buy, much better than my Chinese binoculars. The optics are way better than expected. The only con so far is the weight, it is heavier than my old one so I have to try to rest it to focus properly.
The primary purpose why I bought this device was to connect video game console (PS2). As soon as I had it ready, I found that it could not be used for that purpose due to a 1 second delay, which is not a big deal with television, but is not suitable for the gaming.I also tried it out just to see how well the device performs.Pluses- Very easy to setup and install- Very easy to use, record and play the recordingsMinuses- The quality of the video was unsatisfactory, somewhat blurry and dark. OK to watch TV once in a while, but absolutely not for HD fans.- Every time I exit the TV mode, it would return the settings to default, meaning that every time I run this, I have to go and change video standard- Not compatible with satellite tuners- No good for video game consoles due to a delayI haven't really tested scheduling of recordings, so I cannot say anything for that. Overall, I say this device is not really a bad one, but I don't think it's worth the money it's being sold for.
This VGA cable is a little thicker than most, probably better shielded though I've never had problems with interference. Picture quality is as good as you're going to get from a VGA source. The screws are pretty easy to manipulate when connecting the cable. If you need a VGA cable this is a good buy.
I could not be happier . EASY TO USE , SOLID QUALITY /// RELIABLE PERFOMANCE
At first I thought I had just wasted my money. Every picture I took with the zoon or without, was blurred. I was getting really frustrated. Fortunately, I have another camera, a canon, that I decided to use for a control. I took the photo with the Lumix which was blurred and I took the photo with the cannon. The picture also came out blurred. I discovered it had to do with the lighting. I turned the flash on and "bingo!", outstanding pictue quality. I also had trouble with blurry images at high zoon. I took some time to read the manual and learnt about manual focus. It works like a charm with that little joystick on he front. The images focus really well at the highest zoom level and the results are professional. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to go beyong simple "point and shoot". A great purchase and you cant bit the price for such a good camera.
I use this attached to a mac mini via firewire, with a WD 640gig Black edition hard drive. I have had the enclosure for about one month and it is doing well. The HD was simple to install. For my needs this was a great buy. It is very attractive for an enclosure.The one very minor complaint I have is that when power is removed from the unit, and then restored, the power button has to be selected before the unit will start. This is a very minor disadvantage. I have another enclosure that has a rocker style mechanical power button which powers up when the power is restored to the enclosure if the power button was left in the on postion.I am very pleased with this enclosure.
Works great. Ran all devices to my tv (blu ray, Xbox, wii, cablebox) then ran a digital line from my tv's digital coax output through the converter to my home theatre system. Works awesome! Digital quality without having to change my audio input all the time.
Arrived on time; the filter is has exceptional build quality! The images and the polarizing effect is spot on when used appropriately.
These pads come with two extra pair of pads, but none of them would fit in my ears. Either they were too small or too big.
The product has worked perfectly so far. I purchased to be able to remotely zoom a side camera for my multi-camera events, and so far it's worked perfectly. The cable is thin enough to be coil tightly for portability but sturdy enough I'm not worried about it breaking.The only reason I gave it 4-stars is that because of the length, the cable can easily tangle. I'd give it 5-stars if it came with some sort of coiler/winder.
I got this item to use with doing Macro Photography. I can no longer kneel after an injury and this works!First it is totally and completely solidly built. It has HUGE feet that makes it so much more secure. I had a lower priced item similar to this but always felt like it was going to tip over. This does not give you that feeling. It is extremely light weight and comes in a little tote bag that has a long sling like attachment Making it easy to sling over your shoulder. It has be used low to the ground or fully extended to a normal sitting height.It is a comfortable seat and works in lots of different situation. I bought this for photography but have used it for viewing fireworks at the park, enjoying a concert at the beach, photography at a local sports game and for macro photography of flowers and butterflies.I highly recommend this for anyone that needs a portable secure, safe seat. I will be using this for years and years.
This is exactly what I needed, an ethernet to ethernet router that is relatively inexpensive but more reliable than a Linksys.
DVD001, i think fits upto 11 inch portable dvd players . I can safely say definitely up to 10 inch ones.I use it for my LS2 Panasonic player. i have additonal space on the side for wires and adapter.I place my player vertically in the bag not horizantally, that makes better utilization of space and it fits perfectly .I do not think you can fit any player bigger than 8.5 vertically as mine fits perfectly and nicely.nice looking bag ( once again depends on who is seeing it).over all a nice bag. it has place to hold 12 to 14 CD/DVD disks with a slight soft cushion to protect your DVDs.I liked it.
My wife & I just moved to a new home in a different state and we wanted a clock like we had in our last house. We love atomic clocks and this one was even the same color wood trim as our kitchen cabinets. Also, it's a great working clock!
The monitor is in good condition, it is not as sharp as I would like, but it was not very expensive at all.
I only have a 7" player, but it easily fits securely in the case, along with all the accessories. In addition, there's a front pocket with plenty of storage space, and another pocket that holds plenty of DVDs. Easy to carry as well. For the price, it's a great buy.
This bag was exactly what I needed. The descriptions were spot on and the product arrived quickly. It easily holds my T2i with the standard zoom lens, motor drive 75-200 f4 L lens and it's fairly sizeable lens shade. Extra batteries and charger fit well into the ample side pockets. Look no further for a trusty case. The front flap uses a rigid metal clip the secure it to the body of the bag. Fabulous design.
One review for this product mentioned that this bag is too large for a point-and-shoot but too small for a SLR camera. That may be true, but I am using mine to store my 20x super-zoom point-and-shoot, my HD camcorder, and my little 3x zoom Fuji camera. That way, I always have the choice to grab the little camera for great indoor shots at higher ISOs, or the camcorder (rather than shooting sub-par video with my super-zoom), or my super-zoom for great outdoor shots. Being able to keep all my gear with me in this one bag is great for travel and makes this bag very versatile for my needs.
I'm pleased with the performance of this product! My only complaint is that the unit needs a "brick" transformer to plug into the wall which is rather large. Batteries seem to last and so far no problems.
I got this light for my home studio. Its hard finding the right kind of light bulb. I need a really bright light. It's the best ! It is bright, perfict for photography only reason I don't give it 5 stars it's because it only last 60 hours. Shipping was perfict right on time for my photo shoot! 5 stars :).
It was a nice fit for my 15" inch laptop. There's a lot of pockets for those who like to be organized.My only issue was the other pockets weren't roomy enough. You can only care the bare essentials with this bag.
My purchase came in regular retail packaging. Great for the older PCs that you're trying to squeeze some extra life out of. Cheap memory isn't something you want to mess with. PNY has always done me good and I've never encountered a bad batch of RAM from them.
I previously owned a Sony 8mm and wish now that I had either stayed with that or gone to a Hi8. Some complaints. The smaller, lighter camera is more difficult to hold steady. The stabilization feature makes no difference that I can detect. The digital format simply does not handle contrast well: if the background is at all bright it will be completely washed out so the sky, for example, usually appears to be flat white. The digital zoom requires a tripod. The camera has an excellent range of fade and wipe effects but it is necessary to move the main switch from &quot;manual&quot; to &quot;automatic&quot; while filming and that is not easy to do. The camera light is not bright enough to make any practical difference. The lens cup is hard and flat and does not effectively block the light from the viewfinder, especially if you shoot while wearing glasses. They do not sell a more effective cup as an accessory. Compared to my six-year old 8mm Sony, the image in the viewfinder is very poor -- small and grainy. Bright images are likely to appear white. The manufacturer advises that the remote control is not likely to function in bright light so you cannot, for example, film on the beach with the camera on a tripod, operated by remote. Is there anything good to be said? The Digital Still Camera feature is very good and so is the sound. The easy playback (with sound) on the LCD screen is a neat feature. I have not fully explored the camera's editing capabilities but the manual makes them sound difficult and complex. I am no computer guru and I have found the instruction booklets for computer editing almost incomprehensible.
I purchased the bag right under this one (the 170 I think?) from a store, then decided to just take a look at Amazon in case I could have gotten a better deal. I found this one for less than the price I paid for the smaller bag! It's very functional, though it is big, so if you want something more compact, this is not the bag for you. I love everything about it though!
I use this in my Physical Therapy office on my laptop and it works well. I like the color side because it has a cooler feel but you can turn around the filter and get the old blackout look.3M does need some competition with this product because the screen is so expensive.
I couldn't help but laugh at the crappy-ness of this thing. Poorly designed with the short cord. Adhesive doesn't adhere very well... a piece of folded over scotch tape would have functioned better than whatever it is they used. Cap goes in the bag or pocket now.
I got this to replace a 100 pack of Memorex DVD-R's that ended up being a bunch of scratched coasters that Memorex would not correctly accept for refund or exchange... certain details in their policy conflicted with the ability for them to resolve the issue, so I was unable to trust that they would honor my request instead of adhering to their policy.So, bye Memorex. Hello, Verbatim. Clean discs, perfect burns, great price.And, Amazon shipped it in a neat little cardboard container shaped to fit the pack.
DO NOT BUY THESE EAR BUDS IN RED!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are advertising the wrong earbuds. this says they are the newer ones with the elbow jack, THEY ARE NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are the old strait jack ones. when i got mine it looked like the box had been opened and one of the little metal grill like things was missing. NOT HAPPY
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.
Griffin blows all of the other radio adapters out of the water by creating the iTrip, made specifically for iPod.
This products is the bomb, looks cool and everything is great. it only has 32 mb which is a down fall but it is extremely cool and easy to use
I bought this product needing 2 things: volume control on cord and a longer cord than most. I use it with my computer and don't like going back to adjust volume according to different songs while also needing cord length to move around. The length strangely isn't cumbersome, as it kind of knots in the middle without getting tangled around other things. The volume control is odd to get used to as dialing up actually turns the volume down, and vice-versa. Quality is great, bass is excellent if you can adjust the source settings on computer/tv and the durability so far is good. (3 months) The only thing I didn't like about it was the size of the headphones themselves. They are absolutely HUGE. They would fit on anyone; I have a small head and they work just fine, but they look funny. I can just about wrap my two hands around the two heads. All in all great buy, just don't get them if you're going to parade around town with them and care if you are mistaken for a wandering DJ.
Just what we needed. It works great! Perfect for at the museum concealing cords. Visitors never trip on them. Great.
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.
The quality of the pictures are not sharp compared to other digital cameras with similar pixel range. The waterproof feature compromised it a lot.
This printer works great, excellent HP quality with complete mobility. The resolution of the printouts, B/W and color are fabulous. We haven't tried photo paper yet, but so far it is versatile in printing with different media.
These earbuds are ideal for running, going to the gym, or listening to your iPod on the subway. They are 'noise-isolating' (not '-canceling') -- stick a finger in each ear to get an idea. The bass frequencies in your environmental noise naturally have the greatest leakage, so the 'bass enhancement' on these 'phones actually seems to improve the overall isolation.Playing bass-heavy electronic music at 60% iPod volume completely eliminates the sound of the NY subway. I was looking the other way at the platform and the (1)-train pulled up without me noticing. I've used 'em on airplanes and buses too - blocks the engine noise and all the colicky babies' crying. They work very well in the library too, since noise doesn't leak out and disturb others.A $20 price-tag places these in the 'disposable' category (i.e., you aren't going to use these to remaster classical music recordings). However, I'm satisfied with the sound quality and I love the intensity of the bass. These are BIG step up from the pathetic Coby and SkullCandy brand earbuds as well as the meek white iPod earbuds that break in half after 10 hours of use. They seem pretty durable: I've dropped them in a puddle and walked over them with ski boots and they still work fine.Bottom line: if you are on a budget and need a pair of headphones for the gym or on-the-go, these are a great choice. And if you listen to bass-heavy music, these are *the* best choice.UPDATE: 29-Aug-09: After nine months of everyday [ab]use, the right speaker died. It appears to be a burnt-out voice coil, rather than broken solder or wire (the wires are epoxied into the plastic headphone speaker cases, by the way). I am about to order another pair.
The product arrived on time, cord has many uses as blu-ray, TV, Cel, Mp4, etc etc Works with PS3 very well and gives a good image signal excellent all ok
This battery worked properly when I took it out of the package, and has not died to my best knowledge. I hope I can still buy one then next time I need it. Amazon was hounding my email to review this product, hence the title.
I'm writing this review not because I'm an expert with routers or networking, but because I was able to install this little jewel all by myself without any help from anybody. Believe me, that's a recommendation! I did use the installation CD-ROM and it took me through a completely automated installation procedure (I'm using XP - I don't know how it works with other versions of Windows) and it was up and running within ten minutes max from opening the box to surfing the Net. As far as I can see it is absolutely transparent, no speed changes, no glitches.If this computer idiot can be satisfied, I figure anyone can be.
With today's 'Newer' PC's they'v\e gotten rid of of the a:\ Floppy Drives and replaced them with higher capacity, Optical (CD Rom) Drives. This may save space (H/W) on the PC's but many of us 'old-timers' still use and prefer the economical Floppie Disks. I still use and prefer at times the Floppie Disks too.Thank you for providing this external floppie drive that meets my expectations.
I've had the DX6490 for 6 months now, and have taken a couple thousand shots, with no problems. No picture taking problems, no downloading problems, no printing problems, no CD burning problems, no album or tagging problems. Although Kodak's e-mail system can be slow, so I just use my MSN e-mail instead, which now sends full resolution photos.Consumer Reports rated this the #1 4MP camera of the 13 they tested, in their May 2004 issue. The only shortcoming they found was the battery life. But I think they are badly mistaken in that part of the testing. Especially since they stated the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 took 200 more photos on a charge than this Kodak camera. I have used that Sony camera, with both rechargeable batteries and alkaline ones. At no time, did the batteries ever last for the entire time I wanted to take pictures. At no time with this Kodak camera, and it's Li-Ion battery, has the battery ever run out of a charge. And I've spent far longer times shooting with this camera than the Sony.
A circular polarizer is something every outdoor photographer should have in their kit bag. It is one of the few effects that cannot be created in post-processing, so it is on a short list of must-have filters. I am on a budget, so I tried a cheaper alternative. It caused significant reflections when shooting into the sun, though that I could live with. (See the examples I posted in "customer images".) What I could not live with, was the fact that the cheaper circular polarizer caused both exposure and auto-focusing issues with my Sony A330 DSLR. I traveled a few hours to a beautiful photo spot, and when I got home and could view my pictures on the computer, found that many had poor exposures (which could be improved in post-processing), and many were not in sharp focus (which could not be fixed). I only had these issues when using a cheaper ($12.99) circular polarizer, and had no issues once I switched to the Hoya DMC PRO1 Digital Circular Polarizer Glass Filter. You do get what you pay for! I learned the hard way.
I bought Lenmar rechargeables for my digital camera and they've worked just as good as the Nikon originals costing almost twice as much. Thought I'd try the same thing for my camcorder and it works equally as well. Good quality and not the cheap knock-off stuff you see all over popular auction sites.
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.
The product works quite well using both a PV and an iMac. Using tech support for initial set up assistance is highly recommended, however. I like this unit much better than the Linksys, who, bother way, would not support or help me with my iMac.
You wont find a better mp3 player then the Diamond Rio 600. With the big LCD screen it is very easy to read. And it being nice and small is great compared to the other mp3 players. It is also very strong, and the coler is great. If you are looking for an mp3 player this is the one to buy.
I bought this monopod from Bogen-Manfrotto because of my experience with my tripod, Bogen-Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod coupled with 701RC2 head. I knew this monopod would be solid and quality build...and I was right. I looked at others, but they were just flimsy.This uses the same RC2 rapid connect plate as my tripod so I can easily change my camera/camcorder between the tripod and monopod.If you want something that will last you long time, you can't go wrong with Bogen-Manfrotto brands.
The product arrive sooner than forecast and was as expected. I would do business with them in the future.
Most other features will be useless. This Pocket PC records, plays MP3, takes pictures, movies, and most of all manages my busy schedule better than a paper agenda or a laptop. Besides I have been able to find many other professional and practical uses which means a lot when you can actually carry it with you. Like everything you need to be willing to follow the instructions and it will work for you fine without problems. Don't abuse it with extreme memory clutter and soft-restart once in a while. Oh, and make sure your kids don't drop it. For the price, this is the best package. If you are not the concious type, get the old paper agenda out and stop harming these usefull gadgets. Your bad reviews are affecting the industry and at the end it won't be profitable for them to produce such helpful thingys anymore. Maybe we can be nicer and learn how to use the new technology, it is not made of wood, you know? Who knows what have you been doing to it, and please take it off your back pockets before you sit!
Any antenna that receives UHF frequencies will be able to receive HDTV signals. The antenna receives the signals, the signals may contain analog or digital information, and your TV, HDTV, or converter box decodes the signals. This is a good quality, large antenna that will allow you to receive TV signals now and when the switch to HDTV occurs. If you want more info, do a search on the internet for the article "No Such Thing As an HDTV Antenna!" by Eric Gov.
Overall, a good case, if a bit cumbersome and noisy. The power switch and fan are a nice touch if you need that functionality.I bought it for use with a cable DVR, but ended up just using it attached to an Air Port Extreme Base Station (i.e., I turned it into a network attached hard drive). This works well.Installing a hard drive is a bit of a pain, but not really a big deal. Tiny screws in plastic. Eh - you only have to do it once.The fan, while good to have if you need it, is noisy. For my situation, it's not in an enclosed space, so I keep meaning to open up the case and unplug it. It looks like it's well enough vented that this would be fine.I would buy it again if I needed an external enclosure.As a side note, my overall experience with Antec is positive - they seem to make good products. I've purchased several computer cases and power supplies from them over the years.
Hello. So far, this has been a great computer. It is now 2 months and it works very well. I use many products at the same time (including background stuff like antivirus, antispyware, sw firewall) and the performances are amazing. I really like this machine.
This model doesn't like to record on +R discs; I stopped using them all together because the machine ruined so many discs by freezing which made the discs useless. When I switched to +RW I had no problem for several months. Now it stops recording for no apparent reason (not the timer or clock). I recently joined Blockbuster on-line and have been playing their new good condition discs on this RCA and it plays fine until you reach the middle of the movie and then it skips scenes and chapters; if you aren't watching closely you might not realize important excerpts of the movie were skipped over - then it freezes (won't move forward or backward either slowly or by chapter) These Blockbuster movies play perfectly on other dvd players. The troubleshooting section of the manual doesn't even address these problems even though I think these are common problems on this model. The library setup is pretty unsophisticated and can only label and list approximately 80 discs - and now that the machine is ready for the trash after one year I am left with 80 discs and no movie log. I wish I would have spent the extra money and bought a better brand recorder.
I ripped the box open as soon as the UPS man set it down on my doorstep. Had it up and running in 30 minutes. Should have done this a long time ago. My old Dual turntable sat in the garage for too many years and the heat and bugs and mice were too much for it. Found my box of old LP's a few weeks ago and knew I had to have a turntable again. The AT-PL120 sounded like the way to go. I have been listening for the last four hours and I'm in heaven. Most of my records are in mint condition and this turntable makes them sound so good I want to listen to them all without stopping. No hum here unless I turn the volume all the way up on my Yamaha RX-330 with the turntable running and no record playing. I would never use a setting that high so for my purpose the hum is a non issue. The included cartridge sounds fine for my purpose although I think I will invest in one of the Shure's for playing 78's. This baby is heavy, goodlooking, great sounding and looks like it will last forever if I take care of it. The included software sound interesting with the DeClicker and DeNoiser features. I have some old LP's from my younger years in the late 50's and early 60's which are well used. They will be fun to experiment with. If you have that big heavy box of LP's from long ago sitting in your closet, go dig them out and then order one of these turntables and go back to the future.
My original Dell battery lasted about a month. I have not had a battery installed in my Inspiron 6000 for several years. Last month I ordered a new one, and so far it is doing well. At 99% it is good for about 6 hours.
This is easiest & best fm transmitter I have used in 5 years. Low interference, easy to operate, works with shuffles, minis, I-phones, and more. I like it so much I bought one for each car.
It's a web camera, seems to have no problems with my Vista machine. The only thing I don't like is that it sits better on some of my LCD screens than others. My View Sonic has a rig around the monitor, it doesn't sit as nicely on. But my HP and HaansG monitors it fits perfectly on. I like the little shade thing on it, it's nice to be able to know nothing can be seen through it, just in case. Also the front light turns green when it's actually on.
Had it for 1 1/2 months, and VERY happy with it. Only complaint is the 2 minute warm up time of the light bulb, but am used to that now. Otherwise it is excellent in every way.To the person who doesn't like to press the TV/VIDEO button 7 times to get to AV7, go into the "Label Video Inputs" menu and you can choose "SKIP" for the inputs you are not using.Now, my question: There are only 2 lines for the DISPLAY Info Banner, to describe the TV show, but sometimes there are more words than it can display. IS there a way to make it show the rest of the words?
I had my Garmin 101 for 3 years. I just upgraded to the 205. If you are looking for a good entry level gps and trainer for running, walking, etc. this is it. Enough bells and whistles to keep you going for a while. The only draw back is if you live more urban and get stuck in those "concrete valleys", this will loose contact with its satellites. But runnning for 3 years in Denver with it was great. I've moved to a more urban area and wanted a more robust receiver. If you need that, get the 205.
Memory arrived in very good condition and on time as advertised. Easy installation. PC improved performance was obvious on start up.
I use this to print real estate brochures and I must say the color quality is good. It works on my Windows XP no problem.Scans great. Copies fairly fast in B&W; somewhat slow in Hi Quality Photo Mode.It takes my envelopes and cards no problen, just do not try to insert more than 15 envelopes at a time.The ink costs the same as all the others, you know too dam expensive... but what are you gonna do?I rated this 5 stars for function and lack of any problems.
This headphone is really AWESOME! This is my first professional headphone though and I guess there are better ones out there too. But comparing the price, I got it for $76 not from amazon!, its a huge bargain over $150+ headphones.Gonna buy better sennheiser headphones in future! FOR SURE!
I received my iCarPlay FM Transmitter this past Friday and immediately tried it out, but I was surprised to hear a high pitched static noise right after connecting the device to the 12v jack. It doesn't make the device useless but it does become bothersome. I Don't know if it comes from being connected to the car's energy supply and it sure doesn't come from the iPod or radio waves, but with the music volume high enough, the noise is barely audible. This also only happens when the car is standing still. When driving over 20mph the noise almost disappears (and not just because the engine noise is louder, but it just disappears by itself). Just wanted to make people aware of this, but maybe I'm the only one having it.But other than that, the sound of the transmission is amazing. Better than any other FM transmitter that I have used, and the fact that it charges my iPod is even better. Plus I can't complain if I got this for 40 dollars cheaper than at Bestbuy.I would gladly recommend this product to anyone, even with that minor noise issue which can be easily ignored.
I bought this card to because it is a reasonably priced dual moniter card. I have two CRT's (21" and 19") and wanted to increase my desktop real estate. It does not work well for this purpose. Installation was easy in my Dell 8100 system, but there is only one vga plug on the card, the other is DVI. Great if you have a LCD, but otherwise you must use an expensive adapter... Anyway, the output from the DVI port is of very poor quality. This may be because of the adapter, but regardless. it does not have a useful second output. Too bad, now I'm trying to use two separate card, which will be much harder to configure.
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.
Can notice the differance going from Cat 5 to Cat 6. Plugs in easy, no problems. Even works with wireless routers under them.
great sound fits perfectly in my desk. Recommend this to anyone! The sound is just so AWESOME a very nice product.
Features are good if not outstanding, in this price range.The 10X optical zoom provides an extra clarity which is not available in the 4mega pix range anywhere.Camera is not that ready-to-use immediately and you have to know the controls better if you want to make a start right away. But as soon as you set it up, and are handy with the controls you will love the features.Change the picture modes, play around with the resolution of the photograph, control aperture setting as per daylight intensity ( again by custom picture mode) and you can get good results coming very quickly.This one is a real 'scalable' model : add more lens power, flash, remote control and what not ! make the best out of it , judiciously.It looks bulkier because of the large battery case it encapsultaes in its body.Few good things I wanted with the box :A set of rechargeable CR V3 batteries and a charger (if not in-built) plus a cigarrette lighter charger as well.And instead of a 16MB chip a 32MB at least !!Overall , a worthy buy!
The product is satisfactory and does exactlywhat is desired.Except for the price it would have received5 stars.
You can't change cd's while playing one. After about a year mine started having mechanical problems.
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!
UNRELIABLE -- I have had mine about 4 years. I had to have it repaired a couple of times under warranty, and then two more time that I paid for. Now it has failed yet again. If I were to repair it this time, my repair costs would exceed my purchase price.INTERFERES WITH WIRELESS NETWORK -- when on, it brought my wireless networking essentially to a stop. The microwave it replaced has slightly more power, and has no discernible effect on my wireless network. For now, I am going back to that.BOTTOM LINE -- I'm going back to my older microwave, and if I really do miss having one this big will buy something other than a Panasonic.Too bad about the problems, because I like the large size (for large baking dish, or defrosting a good-sized roast), and (when it works) it cooks well. I just cannot see paying $60 or so per year to have it fixed (not to mention the inconvenience).
Tienen muy buen sonido para ser tan peque&ntilde;as, Recomiendo este art&iacute;culo, es muy liviano y peque&ntilde;o y de muy buena calidad.
Had occasional problems turning on after 12 months. At 14 months, it completely died and would no longer power up. It was always plugged into a surge suppressor, so I know that it had nothing to do with a power surge. Watching international DVDs isnt worth the expense of a new DVD player every 12 months.
Bought it because an existing one doesn't fit well. This one is also easy to use, & it fits perfectly for my rav4. Only complain is a bit stiff to extend the u bars to fit the wheel, but it's minor & can be fixed by wd40.
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
Since my digital camera and dv cam are both canon, I can carry one power cord and the 2 bricks. This small bag fits my G1 and my optura 30, 2 bricks, 1 powercord, usb cable and 6 tapes. It all fits perfectly.
Tfft. I bought this in January 2008, paying $309. It was, however, worth having whilst traveling in Scotland last spring and fall. Good maps there -- but a bit out of date in Ireland. Easy enough to program, loud enough, and all that.
Simple, but useful.It's easier to put the CF card in the adapter first, then insert the adapter into the Express Card slot. It uploads 8 MB Raw files in 1 second. 30 images then load in half a minute -- about 10 times faster than USB 2. Very helpful device.
I have duplicated 90 of these so far and none of them have failed. They burn and play great, and they also allow for good looking prints. I used these to make copies of a 90 minute documentary and effectively used about 4.3 GBs worth of each DVD with no playing problems.*Note that all DVDs actually only hold 4.37 GBs because of them using a different measurement system than your computer.
This bright sharp screen when pivoted 90 degrees on its side is great for programming and reading large amounts of narrow column text. For a dual monitor workstation, I have this monitor with its DVI connection and another older flat panel with an analog connection both hooked up to an ATI Radeon 9600XT dual port video card.I ended up going to two different stores and carefully viewing five of these monitors before I could find one without any dead pixels. To look for that problem, make the screen all black and look for any green or red pixels that are stuck turned on. Then make the screen all white and look for little grey spots that don't show white.
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.
I use VB, SQL, Access and Excel every day in my position as a DBA/Analyst. I have no less than 15 reference guides on my desk @ all times.This is the first book that I feel comfortable recommending to someone who wants to learn more about the ins and out of Excel. In the one week that I have had it, I have already learned some new automation tips that have helped my in my daily responsibilities.
I tried the new, $99 slide scanner you see advertised a lot, but had to return it. It just didn't produce good scans. I went the next step up, and for scanning a small collection of old slides, the Plustek OpticFilm 7200 Film Scanner did the trick for me. Probably higher priced scanners would be faster, but this did the job I wanted. Professionals with high-quality slides might not be happy, but for making prints from dusty old slides found in the attic, this product was ideal.
If you are a gamer or better yet...if you are a person who cares to have the best headset in the market...look no more. The PC 155 USB is it!It feels great...it looks great....the sounds are out of this world and best of all...it is USB.If you have a regular speakers that are connected to your pc....don't even worry. When you connect the PC 155 to your pc via the USB connector....all sound come out via the PC 155. However, once you disconnect the PC 155 from you USB connector your sounds come out via the speakers you had before.It is great! Just get it! You will not regret it!!!!!
I'm not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but I do know good sound when I hear it, and this inexpensive center channel speaker really improved my modest home theater set up. Good quality for the money, and easy to install. No downside as far as I am concerned.
I wanted earbuds on a light headband, but these don't fit in my ear far enough to hear the sound well, and are quickly uncomfortable in my ear too.
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I too had problems trying to figure out how to load the songs from iTunes and my own CD's onto my shuffle. I finally figured it out but there should be better instructions. Having said that, I love my shuffle so far! It is so small and compact and carries a nice sound. Be careful where you put this little gem, it's so small you could very well loose it! This is my first Apple product and I have to give them kudos, job well done.Oh, also, I am not fond of the ear buds, I'll probably go out and try to find new ones that are smaller.
Bought the Stinger UV40 40 watt 1-acre bug zapper and it works well. Kills anything that gets inside of the electrical grid. Doesnt work very well on mosquitos.
Pretty impressed, the only minor flaw I noticed is that when recording in the movie mode it flashes a red tint in the background but that may be some setup conflict I have.
Less than 10 minutes to set up both the router and the laptop card! I've done Linksys Phone Line, SMC wired router and a friend's Linksys wireless (.11b) and this was by far the easiest. I had concerns about temporarily using the Netgear router as an access point, but I just plugged one of the cables from my SMC into the WAN port on the Netgear and bang! I was on the web. Configuration couldn't have been easier or more automatic.I'd recommend this to anyone considering wireless, especially with the rebates being offered.
Had no problem installing - came with all the parts that I needed, although if you are installing into a computer that you are building yourself, you will need an IDE cable.
Ordered on the 10th, and got it on the 15th. IT DOESN'T COME WITH A USB CABLE....
I am sending back this repeater system. I had to make sure there was a direct line of sight between repeater and repeater antenna then it had week signal and it wasn't even 75 ft away from each other. It's a shame because everyone had such good luck with it.
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
Absolutely the best DVD player for the money! Awesome picture &amp; sound. Mine plays anything that I throw at it. How many DVD players can actually read CD-R and CD-RW? How many do Karaoke as well as have the ability to play MP3 files you've burned to CD? This one does it all! It even plays VCD's. Why spend $300-500 on a machine that won't even do half of what this one will? The Apex 600A had notoriety for awhile since it was able to circumvent region coding and copy protection. Unfortunately those machines also were riddled with playback issues, most notably the problem with seamless branching noted above. But not anymore! None of the newer 600A's have these problems, making them, in my opinion, probably the best DVD player on the market.If you're going to be playing VCD's a lot, you may want to go with the Apex 703, as they have a 3 disc tray so there's no need to get up and switch discs during playback!
For the money, this is an excellent tool to keep you organized and allow for some basic palm utilities such as drug formularies needed in my line of work.
We purchased immediately prior to a long road trip. We had horrible luck with a borrowed iTrip in our Chevy Tahoe and were reluctant to spend any money on this Monster item. However, the road trip is over and we have been EXTREMELY HAPPY with the Monster. Sound was flat at first, but increased the treble on the stereo and it sounds at least as good as any FM station.--Make sure to consider a version with the mini-plug if you want to use with any other products like a portable DVD player. (We hadn't thought of that before...but not sure if the quality would even be as good as it is on this one.)
This reader has some limitations.While it worked fine reading picture files created on an SD high capacity card in a Pentax K10 camera, this on a computer running XT Home OS; in a new machine running Vista OS, it would not read the card.It said the card must be reformatted (which the camera could now not read).This conflict was reported to the manufacture's support site, and they acknowledged this flaw. At this time they have no driver update to correct this.
Even aside from the incredibly low price, this router is an excellent product. It was easy to install (took me about 10 minutes, if that) and works seamlessly with both my SMC and my Netgear wireless PC cards. The range so far seems excellent. I am a home user, but get full 11/MPS reception on the other side of my house (two story/2000 sq. ft. home; router upstairs, laptop downstairs)I actually purchased this product when my Linksys Wireless router died after 13 months (1 month out of warranty). This Netgear product actually comes with a 3-year warranty. Hopefully I won't need it, but it is good to know they are there if I need them. And the performance of this wireless router well exceeds that of my old one. I am very happy with this purchase so far.So if you are thinking about making the leap to WiFi, this is a great way to do it. The product is excellent, and you cannot beat the price.
I ORDERED THESE AS A GIFT FOR MY SON IN LAW AND WAS REALLY UPSET THAT IN ACTUALITY THEY ARE NOT WIRELESS!! I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY GET AWAY WITH SUCH FALSE ADVERTISING. THERE IS DEFINITELY A WIRE WHICH I SAW FOR MYSELF. NOW I HAVE TO SEND THEM BACK AND PAY SHIPPING. IF YOU TRULY WANT WIRELESS, DON'T GET THESE!!
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.
What you cannot see in the photo here is that the gold text is shimmery/glittered. It is cool looking, not too flashy. It looks great and is my first choice when choosing a tape.
If you have ever tried to use cheep eBay or radioshack connectors, STOP and get this one. Higher quality and does not fail. The clasp/neutral connection is so freaking sturdy, at least 3 times as thick and not flimsy. The connections are made so much better. I have a favorite pair of headphones that brake at the connector and this one is far more sturdy then any of the replacements i have had. Worth the cost and i will report back in a few months of use.
The headphones gave good bass when angled just right in my ears, but that is pretty much where the positives end. The sweat guard failed several times while I was running and actually channeled sweat into my ears more than any other headphones I have ever used. The fold-up feature helped save space in my day pack but caused the cord to tangle. Finally, after only three months of use, the headphones snapped in half just last night as I removed them from my pack. This was a fun experiment with a new style of headphones but I will not buy another pair and would not recommend them.
I've had this for 3 months now, and they're starting to break.I've paid $28 for this, and they're breaking just after 3 months.The sound is good, but not $30-a-month good.
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.
Please do not by this product. After 1 1/2 years blue line appears, then slowly takes over the entire screen. Price to repair, $3100.00. They will not stand behind there lemons, and therefore will lose in the long run. By word of mouth and the internet this could hurt Zenith & LG for a long time. GOOD. The only reason they got one star is because there is no zero to pick from on this site.
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!!
This is a wonderful strap. I own a Canon 7d which is rather heavy and this is just great.ON my recent trip to Europe where I had my camera around my next most of the timethis made things so much easier - would suggest this to everyone
Sometimes falls short on oily dirt in the nooks and crannies.Def. worth $50 though.
I've tried out a number of noise-cancelling and isolating headphones with an iPod. Here are my impressions:Shure E4c (isolating): the most accurate and open I know of. With high-quality source electtronics and material, these (or the E5c's) would be the pick of the lot. Unfortunately, they're too revealing for listening to compressed source material through the mediocre electronics of an iPod and very quickly become very fatiguing in that context. Their other disadvantage is obvious: they're quite expensive.Sennheiser PXC 300 (noise-cancelling): these are my favorites. Very accurate without being too unforgiving for an iPod. Their disadvantages: comparatively bulky & won't play as loudly as any of the others mentioned here.Sennheiser CX300-B (isolating): considerably more compact and somewhat less expensive than the PXC 300, these are also quite good. Bass can be very tubby (that might be improved by stiffer custom inserts, but that would more than double the price)Koss "The Plug" (isolating): laughably innacurate. Buy these only if you have tin ears and a habit of losing small things on airplanes. Otherwise do yourself a favor and invest a bit more in one of the alternatives.
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.
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 researched this purchase quite a bit, and this item was far-and-away the best value I could find (even with the cost of rechargeable batteries factored in.) Key layout isn't optimal, and num-lock being on by default is just dumb. But once you get used to it, it's a compact, lightweight, reliable RF keyboard/touchpad at a great price.
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.
The problem with this device is that the ball is very smooth and will slip if it gets the least little bit of grease on it from a skip cream or even eating a potato chip. I use the mouse all day and had to switch to a trackball to avoid repetition injury. The only other mouse I've used is Logitech which is an optical mouse and requires no reqular cleaning. I'd definitely not buy Microsoft if you're a heavy user.
The item is received in new conditions. Thank you.The product is great for day light with the lens, but with an averageperformance at night or with action shootings (need a faster lens forsure), even with a 600 flash light.
Yes, mine did come with the wrong connector, which I had more or less expected having read the reviews before I ordered it. But after I replaced the connector, the light worked just fine.
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.
I left the suction cup mount in a rental car. I am pleased I could purchase just that component.The US Mail didn't deliver it because I wasn't home and didn't leave me a note that they took it back to the Post Office for me to pick up. The problem was I didn't know it since they didn't leave me a note. When I called Amazon they could see that it was marked as delivered and told me to go to the Post Office and ask them what was going on. They had it and had been waiting all this time for me to pick it up. All in all a happy ending.
I bought this for my boyfriend's DIRTY flat screen monitor and it looks fantastic. The reviews were right on - a little more expensive but well worth it.
I know the rating looks harsh, but I've just spent $240. At that range, the product had better be darn good. This one just isn't.For one, it's heavy and bulky... and on my laptop, it's actually making the screen go down if it's already tilted backwards... that's a bad start. Then, the angle of view is kinda weird. It's good sideways, but up and down, it seems like it's more tilted up?The back stand... these things on the logitech webcams have been driving me crazy. At first, you think they'll be helpful and balance the camera out, but in the end, the slightest thing too close to your laptop screen, and they're falling. They're also god hard to store, which means they easily break, and then, you're out $240, because the webcam can't hook on to anything, or balance.CPU issues... wow this thing sucks the life of my computer!! Everything slows down incredibly when I start chatting. Yeah, I want to chat, but I don't want to stop living and breathing for it!The mic - ok so the other person can see every pimple on your forehead (angle tilted up), but they can't hear you if you step 1 foot diagonally. So your kids can wave to granny, but they won't be able to say a word she can hear until all she can see is their lips... that's just weird.Conclusion: not the bang for the buck.
I have no clue why people will pay $50 dollars for HDMI cables when these ones do the same exact thing haha. They are cables people that deliver data. WORK GREAT. I use them on my PS3 to play games and watch blue rays. I have had them for almost a year now and they work fine.
Has all the outlets for items I need to connect. Lights clearly tell you when it is working properly. Small size.
I purchased the D-Link print server to extend the life of an old workhorse HP LaserJet 4 Plus, but with some hesitation--not all print servers work smoothly. So I was pleasantly surprised that this D-Link print server installed effortlessly and worked reliably for two months. It handles queues well. There are two limitations: (1) the product listing may not make it clear that the administrative/configuration software works ONLY on Windows XP--not Windows 7. It is possible to change settings very carefully using the Web interface rather than the software, but if you make a mistake in doing so, (2) the unit has no reset button. So if you can no longer communicate with the server via the Web interface, you MUST have an XP machine to enable detection of the device from the administrative software. I found the tech support very helpful and cooperative, although D-Link's phone system abruptly disconnected me once while I was on hold with a tech support rep.
I actually bought the 60GB version and this one as a gift. This is the 4th iPod I buy and is of course the best one I've owned. I've had absolutely no problems whatsoever and it has worked great for me. I was a little worried about the scratching issues that I had heard before buying it, but in my own experience can say that it is not as "delicate" as others claim. Of course it CAN scratch as any other of the plastic iPods can. But as of today 2 months after getting it and using it a LOT, only a few scratches are visible on the chrome side because I hadn't gotten a case for it.I went with the white because I find it more "classic".One of the features I was interested in trying when I first got it was outputting video to TV. I purchased a US$5 video camera cable at an electronics store which worked just as well as any advertised iPod-specific AV cable. (Note: With the cable I bought two of the RCA colors where "switched". I'm not sure if it was the particular cable I bought but video goes out through red and right audio goes through the yellow. Left audio goes through the white as it normally would. I guess that with an iPod-specific cable this is not the case. Just hook them up until you see video if you get one of these cheaper cables.)Apple's "standard" settings can be a bit confusing if you don't know anything about compression. You don't HAVE to encode in 320x240 or 480x480. There are other settings as well. Look up "last ipod video guide" with your search engine to find a good article which includes handy tips about the video settings you can or should use with the iPod.I found that compressing widescreen footage to MPEG-4 video at 640x352 pixels at 2.5Mbps was the greatest quality I could get. I would leave audio at the standard 128 kbps AAC encoding.H.264 looks great on the iPod but because of its size constraint I think it's not the best option if you want to output to TV.I tried hooking the iPod to a Samsung 42" widescreen television (HDTV-ready) with the first settings I mentioned and I was surprised by the quality.There are plenty of shareware apps and one or another freeware apps (such as iSquint) with which you can achieve great looking video which compress video even faster than Quicktime.Of course the iPod has many other cool new features like the stopwatch, the lock and a higher-res screen. But I mostly use it to listen to music or output video to TV.I definitely recommend it.
I've had my Apex AD-1200 for about 4 years now and I've never had any problems. I've moved about 8-10 times (recent college grad), transporting the player with me every time which hasn't affected it at all. It plays virtually EVERY format (besides the most recent DVD+/- R/RW, &amp; RAM), including VCD, SVCD, mp3, CD-R. It's not meant to be a top-of-the-line player, so with that in mind it does EXACTLY what it's supposed to do! Would highly recommend this product.
This battery works as a perfect 2nd battery to my D80. It arrived earlier than expected, and performs just as expected. I use it in my MB-D80, and it performs just the same as my original battery....but I expected nothing less.I highly recommend this battery over the non-OEM version. Why take the risk of missing a crucial shot over a couple of bucks. I'd rather spend the few extra dollars, and ensure that I get the shot rather than take the risk.
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!!!
Bought the Panasonic LS90 based on the battery life, screen size and ability to play numerous formats. Great marks on all accounts and the tilt screen is superb for use on airlines where the seat pitch is thin and you want to have a reasonable eye distance to the screen. The unit is a breeze to use and very intuitive in its operation. The only negative would be the disappointing screen resolution which is OK but not as good as some of the others available. I bought the higher capacity battery and get upwards of 9 hours of play time which is great for the international flights. Overall, very pleased with the player.
XP recognized and installed flawlessly. No digital signature required! Handy 4 foot USB cable for connecting behind pcs. I've looked at many sites that sell this drive and it was never obvious if the 256mb flash card was included. It is. My unit was gray (not blue like most ads show) with a green led. It's a versatile drive because the flash cards work with other devices, like my Rio S50 MP3 player. And different sized cards can be used, 64mb, 128mb, etc. Hardest thing was getting the package open! No different than any electronic gadget. Be careful with the blister plastic. 2 year warranty on the drive, lifetime on flash card. Highly recommended.
What a terrible product. I spent countless hours trying to get this thing to work. At best, I got a fuzzy TV picture and never got the computer to recognize the capture driver. The install software that came with the product is useless. You have to install multiple programs from ATI's website, if want to have any chance of this thing working right. I recommend going to their frequently asked questions section of their support area before purchasing. It provides a good idea what your in for. I finally pulled the plug on this experiment and returned it.
Not a show piece but very functional and good value at this price. Worthy of recommending.
ENTIRE PURCHASE EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT. RECIEVED FOLLOWUP WHEN PRODUCT WAS SHIPPED OUT AND RECIEVED IN TIMELY MANNER
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!
I bought the 1-1/4" model and I love it! I had a 1" curling iron that is over 20 years old that takes forever to heat up and forever to set a curl. I bought this one for my daughter and I and couldn't be happier. It heats up super fast and curls very quickly. The curls last at least 8 hours and I am not one to put a lot of product in my hair. It takes no time at all to curl my hair that is just above my shoulder and slightly layered. It smooths my cuticles and gives my hair a wonderfully healthy look. I saw comments about the power button being in an odd spot and people accidentally shutting it off when using it, this has not happened to me but sometimes I can feel the button under my hand. Maybe because I make myself be aware of the possibility helps prevent it. I would buy this product again!
I couldn't get the suction cup to stick no matter how hard I tried. The original one that came with my garmin worked fine, but this one's rubber was thicker and less pliable. The thing broke before I ever got it to work. Very disappointing.
I am very happy with the speakers which I have attached to my Mac Mini.They are perfect for this application. Amazon.com continues to provide excellent service.
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.
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.
After months of doing online research and going to retail stores to compare tv's and picture quality, I decided to get this one and couldn't be more satisfied. Very easy to set up, light reflections not a problem any more, as my other tv I had to close windows so I could see the picture (talking about plasma tv). I highly recommend you get HDTV service as soon as possible if you buy this set. you will get the best picture in HD and the best reception from satellite or analog tv. Since this is a large screen tv, regular channels look distortioned and it is not because of tv set quality, it is because these tv's are made for High Definition signal that is why you should get HDTV service once you take this beauty home. Once you get HD service you will also get the best resolution on regular (analog) channels. To get the best picture in HD I recommed the following settings done by a PROFESSIONAL:PICTURE MODE:.......CUSTOMBACKLIGHT:..........2*PICTURE:............85BRIGHTNESS:.........60COLOR:..............47TINT:...............R4SHARPNESS...........MIN.COLOR TEMP.:........WARM 2NOISE REDUCTION:....2ADVANCED SETTINGS:..ALL OFFUse these settings and you will be enjoying the best picture in HD and analog signals. If you have more than one component with HDMI connections, don't worry you still can get a HDMI-Switcher from Amazon.com and have 5 HDMI connections instead of one, so that is no big deal. Hope this review will help you make a decision.
Received this PDA after much research, and initially it worked great. Set it up quickly, and it immediately recognized and connected to my NetGear wireless router. However, it required hard re-boots frequently, and would just lock up for no apparent reason. Then, after approx one week, it failed to recognize any signal from the wireless router. (Yes, I upgraded the firmware as per the instructions on the Palm website) Would not purchase this product until Palm works out the bugs, since this appears to be a Beta product that was released prematurely. Returned to Amazon.com for a refund.
I bought the Sangean DT-210V radio to listen to the football play-by-play broadcast on the AM band at Dolphin games. The reception is great, and the sound quality exceeds my expectations. My previous radio had alot of reception problems and scratchy sound. This radio is a big improvement.
Absolutlely everything I expected for the price and more. It operates better than the Sony I paid $250.00 for a couple years ago.
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
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.
Tthese batteries fixed the issue with my panasonic cordless phones. before purchasing these batteries my headsets would lose connection the main line.
If you Have some Old Panasonic Network Cameras, and need a Great Network Recording Solution, YOU HAVE FOUND IT. My Company Invested in some Network Cameras years ago and we are now getting the full benefit of them with this Recording Solution
I recently purchased this product. Honestly i'm a hp fan, i think that if your really need a printer that prints quailty than hp is your best answer. Anyway, this product isen't that bad, for a hundred dollar product.So far printing is good, scanning is also good. However, photo printing is average. The only other thing that you have to worry about is INKKKKKK.
I installed this in my 2009 Honda Fit w/Nav. I bought the Quick Connect Products QCHON3 Non-Amplified Harness kit and the Actron CP5011 Panel, Trim and Molding Removal Set and both were indispensable for getting this job done. I have used a rechargeable bluetooth kit previously, but found it wanting. In particular, it had to be charged once every 2 weeks or so and if I stayed too close to my car when I left, it would stay paired, so if people called me, it would ring on the portable bluetooth device in my car and not on my phone. Also, it had no display, so I could not see phone book entries or status. The Parrot CK3100 took care of most of these problems. It turns off when you turn your car off, has a display to help you set up the system and observe phone book entries, plays sound through your audio speakers, and responds well to voice prompts. It never needs charging because it is powered by the car, was easy to install (with the aforementioned harness), can be removed without leaving a trace, and works as advertised. I downgraded it a star because people tell me that it does not sound quite as good as when speaking directly into the phone speaker, although I rarely have to repeat, so it is quite intelligible. Also, it is missing text to voice conversion. For example if "John Doe" is in your address book, it will not call john Doe by voice, or read that you have selected John Doe, unless you teach it with your voice first. Also, it cannot dial a number by voice, so if you find a retaurant on your GPS with a phone number you wish to dial, you must enter each number manually, or use your phone, instead of speaking the number into the microphone, like automated telephone systems allow you to do. Overall, it is a good product and I am happy with it.
I love my P10 printer. I purchased it when I purchased my Olympus Stylus. After setting up the printer, I realized that it looked like the camera from the old twilight Zone show. HA! HA! I must say the print quality is the best. I have 2 printers, the other is an HP. When I want to printer pictures which is almost every week I use my P10. For the price and the quality of print you can't beat it.Whenever I need printer supplies I go to Amazon.com and they have just what I need.I love my P10.
Very good volume level for a 50 ft run aven for my old sony speaker I am using for a the center channel. Good price and good jacket. The cable I almost used was the same price but 16 gauge and not even pure oxygen copper. The vendor I got this from repackaged it so I was short changed 1 foot. Not Pheonix golds fault. If I need more calbe down the road I will buy from them because they have pure oxygen free copper with finer strand at the price of cheeper cables and the jacket is both marked for polarity and every foot is marked.Almost too heavy to connect to my Onkyo Reciever.
Although higher priced than its counterparts, this card is fast. With pictures, I'm now able to shoot multiple shots a second at a time. When shooting videos with my camera, I've noticed that I no longer need to wait so long for it to write to the card. I reccommend formatting these cards quite often in order to maintain speed. I'm satisfied.
They sent me the wrong cable. It only outputs sound to one ear of the headphones per plug...
I was really hoping that this would work well with my Motorola Rarz Maxx. I could hear the other person well, but others could barely understand me from their end. After much research at Plantronics, they said that this product will not function correctly with modern Smart Phones. Even though it has a 2.5 to 3.5 mm converter cord, the required voltage is not present with Smart Phones, whether they are iPhones, Droid OS, or other. They need USB voltage from a computer, for example. Call Plantronics and they will verify this. Plantronics is not making an appropriate 3.5 mm wired headset.I could not find a good quality Bluetooth headset until my recent purchase of the Plantronics Voyager Pro HD. It is not 100%, but amazingly good. It is available from Amazon.
Awesome camera. Too bad they discontinued it. Only camera with wide angle and viewfinder.
It's only DB-15 for video and PS-2 for mouse and keyboard. If that's not what you need then move along.But if you need a PS-2 KVM, this is the one you want.I've used various KVM solutions over the years (Raritan, Belkin, Black box, etc.) and this one is very good. Quite frankly, for the money you're not going to get anything better.Switching from computer to computer with CTRL-CTRL (left or right, depending on whether you want to switch down or up in number) works great.Like any product, there are some gotchas:- It seems to have killed macro ability on my Gateway2000 AnyKey keyboard- The cables that came with it are OK, but they are cheap. If you have issues with your display being a bit fuzzy or unstable, try swapping out the VGA cabling. On my setup it helped a great deal.P.S.If you have a laptop, or any other PC that doesn't have the PS2 mouse/keyboard hookups, get the IOGear GUC100KM unit, it works flawlessly.Also if you are looking for a wireless mouse that supports PS2 connectivity, the Logitech LX7 is also a great product that works with this KVM.
CenDyne has declared bankruptcy, and will no longer warranty any of there products.
This potential "ipod killer" can hardly stand up on its own (feet) because of terrible software design. The player itself is beautiful and the designers ought to be proud of that but the software is a huge letdown. In the age of drag and drop mp3 players to have a propreitary software that is nonintuitive and full of bugs is a crime.I did all the updating but the transfer part kept hanging up on two mp3 files while allowing me no chance to exclude them. I finally deleted them and tried again. Everything seemed to transfer fine but the player itself would not play with the announcement "retry synchronization." Further attempts locked up my otherwise stable home-built, superbly cared for machine running windows 2000.Even though I'd be [...], I'm returning this thing.
I bought this little device about a year ago. I use it with the mp3 player on my LG Chocolate phone. The sound quality is really decent, considering it is coming through the radio. It has a lot more channels than some of the more expensive transmitters, and I am able to use it with a non-iPod mp3 player. I recommend it if you don't have an iPod, or even if you do, want to save approximately $30.
I ordered a used Nikon 18-70mm zoom and it came without a front cap. I went to Ritz and bought a cheap quantaray cap, but the tabs stuck out too far to use it with the hood on. Should have spent the extra few dollars for the Nikon one, it fits great even with the hood
I have had this machine for about a week and have been very happy with it. The copier is very fast, software works well with the computer (MacOS X 10.4.3) and was very easy to setup. The scanner didn't work well at first, but I realized I was scanning at too low of a resolution. Once the settings were adjusted it does a great job. So far I have been very impressed with this machine and would certainly recommend it. Especially for the price (I paid $299 and then had a $100 mail in rebate - can't beat that... it was refurbished and did not come with a USB cable, but for that price it's ok).
It does the job. I do however like the design of the plug, fold in to keep storage small
Why?1. The lowest cost per page toner of any machine in its class. To get lower toner costs you have to go to furniture size equipment.2. The scanner/copier has a built in 50 page feeder tray that WORKS. This is often an expensive additional option with most other brands.3. Trouble free and jam free operation most of the time. The only time I have had paper jams is when trying to print on really cheap (thin) paper) or feeding the scanner with paper that was badly folded or had staples in it.5. Extra fine printing quality every time.6. Durable. I had a similar Brother model (older by about 3 generations) that lasted 6 years. The only reason we replaced it is because the Fax function board was fried by an electrical power surge. The rest of the machine was still going strong after 6 years of steady daily small office use.7. Tech support. They have only failed one time to properly resolve my issues one time during 10 calls I have made to them over the years.If you have a small (or even not so small) business or practice that needs a fax, copier, scanner, laser printer (and who doesn't!) Get this unit. You will not be dissapointed.
TheseSennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)just arrived on my door. I plugged them in to my Ipod Nano and was surprised by the great sound and noise cancellation (I had to switch to the small plugs). I have the stereo on and a small space heater next to me and I can't hear either with the earbuds in.The cord is long enough. the only thing was the packaging. It was one of those crappy plastic blister packs that you must have a razor blade to open.UPDATE: I have had these for 2 years now and I still love them. they have held up to the test of time. I travel alot and the noise isolation is outstanding. even when not listening to anything I keep this in just as ear plug on the airplane. I have tried other buds, when I though I lost these, but they all felt and sounded like Junk. Next time I loose them I am buying an exact replacement set.
I never thought I'd live to the day where I'd fit the content of about 24 CD's (240 songs) in a little player the size of a quarter!!I got one for myself, I was so impressed that I bought another pink one for my mother, my mom is a lady who doesn't even know how to use a TV remote control correctly, yet, she was fully comfortable with her new shuffle in less than 1 minute. I've never seen my mother happier, that I was able to put her all time favorites on this little guy, and she can listen to them all day long... All in all, its a great purchase and I might buy even more as gifts for my loved ones..
As a newly professional photographer, I walked into an Apple Store to price iBooks to take on the road to upload images from my digital SLR. The sales reps pointed to the iPod as a low-priced alternative, with an optional USB adaptor for cameras. I'm not into iTunes, but it was slick because it's pocket-size - perfect when you're packing lots of photo gear or need to clear and reuse your camera memory in the wilderness. (A sales rep/photographer said her iPod reduced the number of memory cards she needed.) But it's been a disaster.What the sales reps didn't reveal to this iPod ignoramous was that you also have carry a computer (USB 2, no less) on the road just to charge it (the only device I've ever seen that can't be charged by plugging into a wall outlet!) - not to mention even seeing what's on the iPod hard drive! It's not an alternative to a laptop at all; it's a very parasitic accessory. This makes it useless as a lightweight, self-contained image storage device that can carry 60GB of irreplaceable images home to my PowerMac. If I have to carry an iBook in my camera bag, what do I need the iPod for?Because the only laptop I could pack after discovering the charging problem was USB 1, I now have a dead iPod and no way to store my pictures. Today I'll go out and buy something else for this trip and return the iPod when I get back.
Small and easy to handle, more robust then the early model. The original battery lasted only for 1 week, replaced it with a E2 battery. It has a magnify button it alows you to magnify text or pictures, i find it very usefull.
Great TV, what can I say. You can't beat it for the price!!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^My firstimpression^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Now:After 2.5 years with the TV, I'm still semi-happy with my TV. My family and I use the CC all the time and now unfortunally I have three rows of faint "00000000" side-to-side on my screen "burned" into it.I haven't tried getting it repaired yet but from what I've read this may be a $1000 disposable TV!?
This is an exceelent bag for amateurs and professional photographers like me. This bag is very protect of a good size and it feel nice to have it. it also have a special little bag for filters and film, in which you can access in an emergency.
we own 2 of the same model for about 5 yrs. both of them were bought new, no problems so far. took the chance trying to save a couple of bucks, turned into a big mistake for a lot of time spent to exchange emails/phone calls with the seller for a replacement unit...also like the other reviewer mentioned, the unit does not come with a factory box, but a plastic bubble warp.
Wow, so much light, it's like having a star in your hand.
Twice in my career as a weekly newspaper reporter I have dropped my camera. One of those times was last week. Of course I dumped my new Canon 40D out of my bag -- onto asphalt.The camera landed on the corner of the battery grip (Canon BG-E2N) messing up the shutter button and wheel on the corner of the grip and the other end landed on the lens hood, instead of the lens.The camera works perfectly and I am convinced I would have at least lost a filter on the lens if not for the rigid lens hood. It does make the camera a little long, but I think the length really helped when I dropped my camera.
Appears shoddy construction (doesn't look anything like the pic), and didn't fit my HP LaserJet 1100. Took weeks to arrive.
Makes the camera a little more robust but is perfect for my and other people. I love this product and recommend it a lot.
the product was delivered on time (i do not consider this as a part of the maker respondsibility) the product came as advertised it seems as if can cope with regular wear and tear
This is the type of product I enjoy when working on my favorite hobby...computers (fixing, upgrading, etc.). The power supplies are very easy to install and work flawlessly. I have already purchased 5 of these units for my various computer projects and they are all working great.
Don't even waste your cash. What was Labtec making? Drek! Poor voice recognition. Low sound reception. Then, even worse, an awkward on / off switch. Instead I suggest the high performance Logitech 980130-0403 Premium USB 300 Headset.
A great little product. Because you can run them off USB, you can literally take these anywhere. I often ran them directly off a solar panel from my mud hut in West Africa, and had the battery pack as back-up when there wasn't enough sun or at night. Seriously. I would advise against white though, as they do get quite dirty.
I feel like I shouldn't add anymore review for this product, but I'm obligated to since this product is a waste of money and Brother should have it recalled like what they're doing with their other printers.The first few months, print quality was clear (not one hundred per cent clear since I had to constantly clean the Drum unit by sliding the little thing on it), but after about five months, quality was dirty. Printouts would have black smudges and streaks. There would be a barely readable duplicate of a document I printed on the same page, kind of acting like a background. Solutions that Brother recommended did not work.This printer costs about $165 dollars. Buying a new Drum unit and a new toner is also about that price.
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.
I always liked the MouseMan design when I used to use Windows PCs. The mouse that comes with the Apple iMac may be a work of art but isn't nearly as functional or comfortable to use. I tried the wireless keyboard and mouse that Logitech makes especially for the Mac and was very disappointed in the software. I'd rather have a wired mouse and keyboard for a desktop computer anyway. No need to buy batteries. Rather than go back to an Apple mouse, I decided to give this one a try. I'm glad I did.This mouse works very well with my iMac G5. The CD-ROM that comes with it made no mention of having an OS X version of the software on it (even though it says OS X is supporte on the box), so I downloaded that from Logitech's web site. I'm very happy with the way this mouse works. It's very precise and responsive. Too bad the color doesn't match, but I can live with that.
This case reflects very poorly on Palm's product line. It doesn't fit a Palm T|X tightly, isn't padded on the interior, and it's hard to get the stylus out without lifting the Palm out of the back of the case.Like other reviewers, the plastic latch on mine broke after a couple of month's very light use. Then began the nightmare of getting Palm to honor their 1-year warranty -- and that experience was another sad reflection on Palm. I've spent almost an hour and three phone calls with no success. The Indian tech support are clueless about accessory warranties and Palm's phone directory seems designed to avoid warranty claims on accessories.My advice: buy a BoxWave ActiveCase -- it fits better and BoxWave even responds to email!I have owned Palm PDAs since 1997 and this accessory was my most disappointing purchase.
This printer has performed flawlessly for our family. We got it because it was able to fax, copy, print and scan at a low price. The pictures printed turn out wonderful, and we have had no problems with anything on this printer. It can do everything we need it to do. The best time saver I have found so far is the softwares ability when scanning multiple pictures at one time to automatically crop and save them individually. This has saved hours of time scanning in pictures!
Works great. Way cheaper than what you would find it for at the store. I highly recommend.
OK, it's kind of noisy, but for this price and this quality, close the door! Generic cartridges can't be used, but that is becoming more and more normal with all brands of printers. I print a lot of notes and figures every day and have only replaced the cartridge once. Actually, the first cartridge seemed to run out quickly, but the latest one has lasted forever! I think I touched the chip the first time, but I don't know if that's what caused the problem.Also, although the ink saver setting is a little too faint to use for most projects, you can choose your own ink settings to get something that is darker than the saver mode, but uses less ink than the quick mode.
Can't go wrong. Paid next to nothing, and it charges my husbands Ipod faster than connecting it to my computer. Best stocking stuffer ever!
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.
I was looking at many different options for an "indestructable" digital camera but something that was under $100. I chose the Pixtreme because of the fact that the protective housing also was rated as a dive shell because it goes over 120 ft underwater. I figured it had to be strong. And it was. I'm a big-time snowboarder and needed something for the slopes. Even after crashes and the cold the thing worked flawlessly. It's not the best resolution digital camera but for the price...you can't beat it! Best value on the market if you ask me.One happy customer.
I am not an audiophile. I am a 50 year old guy who likes to casually listen to music (all types).I do a considerable amount of air travel. Because of the noise on the plane, I first tried active noise cancelling headphones (Sharper Image and Acoustic Research). Although I found them to work, their performance depended on a good seal on/around the ear, the active NC affected what the music sounded like (it made it sound flat), and my MP3 (Sansa Click) volume needed to be turned up high (2/3 - 3/4 of full volume) to hear the music. Then I found out about ear canal phones.I read the reviews for all ear canal phones and decided I would try to spend the same as the headphone price range. My first set were the UE Super.fi 3 Studio. The silicone buds didn't do it for me. I couldn't get a good seal comfortably. I found the foam ear buds to be the most effective at blocking sound and the most comfortable over the course of a flight (3-4hours). The sound from these phones was fine but not exciting.I decided to take a step up (like I did from the Sharper Image headphones to the AR phones) and try the Super.fi 5 Pro. Even to my amateur ear, the sound is much richer and more satisfying. The foam buds continued to do a great job at blocking the outside sound and were very comfortable. The volume setting on my MP3 is very low (1/3 of full volume) and the music is extremely listenable. In order to hear anything happening outside (e.g., pilot announcements, flight attendants, etc) I have to pause the music and listen closely.Although I did not try the other ear canal phones in this price range, I would buy these again.
Very inexpensive item. Shipping was speedy. Charges my DS without any problems. The build is low quality but what would you expect from an item that costs a few cents? Long story short, gets the job done with flying colors. Great value!
The notification of low (critical) batteries both on the Taskbar of the computer and on the mouse itself (flashing red light) will not reset despite adding brand new store bought batteries twice.
These little speakers are ideal if you have a space problem in your computer area. They are not suitable for the confirmed audiophile, but if all you want is to be able to hear your computer alert sounds, and play an occasional snippet of music when reviewing a CD these are perfect. They contain magnetic shielding and are amazingly compact. Since my computer is used as a computer and not a stereo system, these speakers are perfect for my needs.
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.
I use it to switch between a Mac PowerBook G4 and a Dell Dimension. Monitor is a 20" Dell LCD @ 1680 x 1050. I use a Mac keyboard, because I like the slim configuration. I had to download a Windows utility to remap a couple of keys for Windows. I also use the KVM to switch audio. I've configured the switching so that's it's triggered by tapping the control key.So far, almost everything works as advertised. Switching happens pretty cleanly.One minor glitch: occasionally when I switch to the Dell, the display won't work. I get an error message about "on the monitor, "Cannot display this mode". Seems to happen when the Dell has gone into some power saver mode.Otherwise, it works fine. There are probably better KVMs out there, but they're more expensive. I would buy this again.
Recently, my old TR81 (first Hi8) from Sony broke- the AF did not work any more. Of course the new Sony Hi8 338 is light years ahead of my almost 15 years old camcorder. The Hi8 standard still produces very good picture quality for the price. The new HD quality camcorders are $2000+. For me I will stick with the Hi8 until the HD prices come down and when I get a HD TV as well. This is a great value camcorder for taking family moments.
I bought this webcam for my mother as a gift so we can enjoy live conversation with the family. The installation was really easy and I had no problem to adapt the settings for better image quality. The webcam works very well with MSN Messenger (I have not tested the other IM but drivers seem very standard). Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and I would recommend it to anyone that want an affordable entry-level webcam for IM usage.
Let's be completely honest about the downfalls of this camera...1. It has slightly noticable vignetting in some cases (i.e. shooting a clear blue sky) but nothing that can't be fixed easily with a few clicks of a photoshop brush.2. It's zoom from about 8x-10x is almost useless (at least with my tests)4. It's high-rez video recording has too many artifacts (too compressed) for my tastes...However, I still love the camera. Let me list the ways.1. It feels great in your hand2. Its manual mode is incredibly easy to use and gives you 5x the picture-taking capabilities of other cameras in its class3. the ability to attach standard lense filters is unheard of at this price. I use a UV filter and it gives outdoor photos an extra edge.4. If you are lucky enough to own photoshop CS2, you can edit in RAW > a feature almost unheard of for under [...].5. I have made some beautiful 8X10 prints that look astonishingly clear.You're pratically stealing this camera with the mail-in rebate bringing the final cost to [...]. If all you need is a max 8x10 enlargement, this is about the best buying decision you can make for the money.good luck
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.
Ive been reading reviews of these speakers since I was looking for computer speakers.One will complain no bass.Another will complain too much bass.One says clock radios sound better.Another complains they dont play loud enough.If anything the bass is a bit much.But nothing your equalizer cant fix.These speakers sound just fine.They play plenty loud enough for a computer.If you want loud buy a damn stereo system.Im sure there are speakers a little nicer for the same amount.But these little babys sound great.These are a thousand percent better than the speakers mounted in my monitor.Highly recommended.
After determining the specs of the memory compatible with my Dell Inspiron 1200 laptop and matching those specs to this memory, I purchased this item hoping to be able to postpone the purchase a new laptop by reviving the old one I already had. Well, this memory helped to do just that (along with a new battery)! The laptop functionality has improved, not by leaps and bounds, mind you, but dramatically enough to be satifactory for my immediate needs (internet access, streaming videos, and a little bit of non-3D gaming). So far, all is well; no crashing, blue screens of death, program lock-ups, or any of the other tale-tell signs of incompatible/defective memory. So, for anyone needing to squeeze a little bit more life-span out of an aging laptop, I'd definitely recommend this Patriot DDR-333 memory module!
Extra light on my videos gives a better look. Didn't mind buying a second light because it didn't cost much and I don't have the cord to worry with anymore.
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 use this case to store three circular polarizers for my DSLR kit - a 67mm, 72mm, 77mm. The case is well padded which gives me some peace of mind about the expensive filters inside not getting damaged. The front flap is secured with a buckle and velcro minimizing the chance of dropping a filter. It is also equipped with a belt loop which uses both a button snap and velcro for closure and you do not have to take off your belt to use it.
Like all antennae, reception is highly dependent on where you live. And weather. And having the best reception may mean a lot of trial and error to get the right angle. So the reception cuts in and out at times, so you have to live with that. However, I do find that the over-the-air HD signals are MUCH better than the digital signals over Comcast. And somehow my over-the-air HD picture is better than my friends' HDTV signal over Comcast. Maybe it is due to my Sony Bravia TV. :) Anyway, this product is cheap and good.I get all the local signals. Fox is the hardest signal to get. ABC, NBC, CBS, are the easiest.I don't know if this is the best product on the market, but for a few bucks, it is a good deal.
These speakers provide full sound and serve well if you are not looking for booming base. If you have a larger area and want to fill up the room then the "3" or "5" models would probably suit you better. I like the volume control on the front as well as the headphone jack. In my situation, with limited space, these speakers provide adequate sound. I planned to purchase these from Amazon but found them at Sam's for $62.
Works Great on my Alpine CDA-7873. Just make sure you have the AUX on. I have it plug in the the XM Module.
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.
Easy to Use - We use this as DVD projector stand to show outdoor movies. The legs are adjustable to whatever height you need. Works great. Easy to set up and take down. Do have to be careful with the legs when setting them up and down. We had one get stuck. It was able to be repaired with no problem.
Estoy absolutamente decepcionado de este notebook. PESIMO servicio tecnico, se calienta mucho, fallaron las bisagras, se quebro la carcaza. No encuentro donde venden estas partes por separado. Debo, segun "ellos" c&lt;omprar toda la pantalla a un precio de casi uno nuevo. NO COMPRARE NUNCA COMPAQ NI HP
This is a accessory for someone on the go. I routinely take my Nikon D40 on my boat and other rough areas and this gives me some piece of mind in case I drop the camera or it gets banged around. The buttons are slightly less accessible due to the thinkness o the rubber, but an exacto knife fixes that than the lens hood isn't all that useful - but it protects the camera body and screen very well so I am a happy camper!
So far I love these earbuds. They stay in my ears better than others I have tried and are very comfortable! I also love the pink color and the sound quality seems perfect. I have no complaints so far and I have gone through 4 other brands with disappointment.
Once THE speaker of choice for every hard rockin' audiophile with a big enough garage, Klipsch fell off the landscape for a while after being sold to a corporate conglomerate that didn't know the real value of what they'd bought. But after another buyout by a small group of genuine audiophiles, Klipsch is back on top, from a sound quality standpoint -- and it shows in the ProMedia 2.1 THX.I have my trio connected to a new Mac Pro desktop unit and the sound is absolutely magical. Yes, there are more complex set-ups, with 5 or 7 speakers spread out across the room, but if you just want the magic without the madness, the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX is an incredible (and very affordable) solution that's quick and easy to configure in about 5 minutes.Of course, there are other 3-speaker desktop systems by makers like Logitech, Cyber Acoustics, and Intec, but here's the difference: Klipsch is a true speaker company that connects great speakers to your computer, while those others are computer peripherals companies that one day decided to make speakers. NOT the same thing. The only brands that are true competitors to Klipsch in this area are Bose, Harman Kardon, JBL, and Altec Lansing. I find that the Altec Lansing and JBL 3-speaker sets both sound nasal and "tinny" on the high end, while the Bose and Harman Kardon sets sound great, but are more expensive. So, after a good look (and listen) around, I went with Klipsch.In any case, this is an incredible sound set-up for your computer-based music player and should not be overlooked. Enjoy.
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.
Great curling iron. This is a replacement for my prior one (same model) which died after several years of hard use.
Nice price, great sound for my hoopty was what I needed and got from these 3 way speakers. A nice investment. My son said after hearing them that I waited 6 years to long to get them.I
This battery charger is exactly the same as the one that came with our Nikon D700. It works perfectly, arrived packaged well. Just Super !!!
I bought the power supply for my V-DAC II based totally on the other reviews and am glad I did.It took just a couple of minutes to hook up and I immediately heard a difference. Not a minor difference... it was in my face with wider sound stage and much deeper bass.I also want to comment on how pleased I am that Pyramid priced this product so reasonably. I have a couple thousand dollars wrapped up into my headphones rig and, up until ten minutes ago, was a little disappointed with the overall performance. I even thought that there was something wrong with my ears because all the other headphone, amp and DAC reviewers raved. This little power supply has made all the difference. Thanks Pyramid!!!It's been said by other reviewers but I need to repeat... the positive side of the V-DAC's cord is the one with the long rectangles. The negative side has the words.Amazon recommends that you buy a separated cord but it is totally unnecessary if you just snip the cord that came with the V-DAC.
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 blew one of the KLH ASW10-120 subs that I have hooked to the Left and Right Rear surrounds of my home theater; both the speaker and the amp were fried. Not a big loss considering what I paid for them and they had both been going strong for more than 5 years. This amp is a easy replacement for the KLH as it fits directly in the 8.5" by 8.5" opening. It is certainly a better amp than what I replaced with cleaner sound (the full range of the gain control is useable and doesn't introduce audible distortion even at high levels with the gain all the way up) and has more power. I paired it with an 8 ohm 10" Pyramid PW1048USX subwoofer, also bought on Amazon for about [...] bucks. I have to fully break it in yet and it already sounds great. I might buy another set and replace the other KLH just because it is so much better, and I'm just a wee bit of a bass addict.
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.
Great keyboard. Much better touch than the one I was using, works just fine with the Imac.
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.
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Hello ! I bought this camera three months back and its good one for that price, some times the pictures taken in the dark are not very good ,but overall proformance is decent and its a good gift item too
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.
Took it travelling, works great, good sharp picture and sound (with earphones). No drawbacks that I can find aside from needing the earphones (hence only 4 stars). Easy for children to use. Glad I got it.
This system has wonderful crisp clear sound and never any static, even at a higher volume. It gives me chills at times, especially when watching a scary or dramatic movie, when I hear something coming up behind me (from rear speakers). Here is an example of how good the sound is: We live out in the country, with neighbors, but not close at all. One day, my son was playing Halo2 on the X-box and had the front door open (dont ask me why, he is a doofus sometimes)and was shooting up the bad guys with gun shots and grenades. Our neighbor came by and peeked slowly around the door and was very relieved to not find any dead bodies. He said he thought someone was getting shot over here and came to see if everyone was ok. Then he proceeded to drool over our new TV and theatre system. He was relieved that no one was hurt and now my son remembers to close the door and not air condition the entire 5 acres. We have this hooked up to our new 40 inch Samsung LCD HDTV (awesome) as well as the Wii, a VCR/DVD combo, and the already-mentioned X-box. Each component gets awesome quality sound from this system. I highly recommend.
..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).
The RCA AH16100SN 100 Ft. 16-Gauge Speaker Wire that I received was just about as expected. Genuine RCA construction and quality. I'm not sure that it is actually 16GA wire, but it's close if it's not and it should be okay. Unfortunately, I don't have everything installed yet so I can't rate it as 5 stars. However, I am sure that everthing should be fine once I get everything installed. If not, I'll adjust my review. But, I don't anticipate any issues...
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.
the gold in the fues make good contact even in poor weather and in offroad use ,there are good cost and solid will buy again . and i bought a spare to keep in truck good cost ,mount close to battery and dont have to worry ,
We bought this so my Daughter could hook her nano up to her ihome stereo. It took a while to get it to work - figured out you can't seat it all the way into the stereo, had to wiggle the nano, and then it started working. She is happy with it.
This is a great little webcam.I needed something for use with Skype in a room with very little lighting. The camera built into my Toshiba notebook simply could not operate in such low light and kept shutting down, even with added lighting. This new camera picks up a great image, even with no added lights. Microphone pickup is excellent. I could not ask for better for my Skype purposes.This camera is quite small despite appearing larger (to me) in the Amazon listing. Great device.I bought the refurbished model and it is every bit as good as new. The merchant shipped it very promptly and the only hitch in the entire process was Amazon's insane shipping policy. No fault of the merchant.
the lide 25 scanner by canon will scan documents to pdf format, tifffile jpeg, photo shop and will allow you to do other things that im learning to do as I use it more and more each day.
I needed a case for a new DSLR that I got for Christmas. I got this one based on the description and recommendations. I was not disappointed with the way the case is made. It's nicely padded, has a nice, adjustable sling for the camera body and one lens, and has a nice molded bottom that keeps the bag upright and seems to be somewhat waterproof.The only complaint I have is the size of the bag. My camera came with two lenses and a flash. Everything fit but just barely. I have since added a cable release and two filters and there's no room for the filters in the bag. And the only way to get my larger zoom lens out of the bag is to first remove the camera.I'm not disappointed that I bought the bag. It's a perfect size for carrying around and would be great for day trips and travelling. And it's a decent size for an amateur like myself. But this bag is definitely NOT for the well-appointed camera professional. Those of you with a lot of gear would be better suited with something larger unless you just need a small bag for a few items or for trips when taking all your gear is not practical.
Chips were easy to install. Arrived quickly. Good for boosting speed in my 6 year old Dell Dimension.Price and convenience also a plus.
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.
The cord is a little too short. And the headphones are attached together at a weird point so that one ear has a lot more cord than the other. The buds aren't extremely comfortable but it does come with three size options so they should fit in all ears. The sound is really good for the price and the noise canceling is slightly better than skull candy headphones of the same price.
One of my eyes is far weaker than the other and I could not manage to adjust the binoculars so that I could focus them clearly. I kept seeing double unless I closed one of my eyes. My son did not have this problem with them so if your eyes are similarly strong/weak, then perhaps this product might work for you. I also found them to be quite heavy.
Great transaction. Very fast shipping and product just as described.
I have been using these for about a month. They are great! I shared with my wife and I think another pair will be purchased next.I have a hearing loss in the high frequencies and these provide great listening. The system is hooked up to the TV, even the music channels are nice to listen too. Out of the box hook-up was easy, be sure to use the audio outputs. I use rechargeable batteries as I already had a charger and AAA batteries. Range for listening is great if you don't mind the neighbors seeing you with a headset on. I was 80 - 100 feet outside in the garden with no degrade of signal.
These folding &quot;bags&quot; are great! They're actually box-shaped and make great replacements for cardboard boxes in some instances. I use them for holding lots of different things:- groceries in the back of my pickup,- my winter survival gear,- unwrapped Xmas presents,- dry goods in the pantry,- an extra sleeping bag,- clean socks and underwear.The bags feature external web pockets, zipping covers, and sturdy handles. I do wish the sides were a bit stiffer since I don't need to fold them very often anyway. The lack of stiffness is the only thing that keeps these bags from being the perfect cardboard box replacement.I bought about ten of these when they were on sale a while back. I wish I had bought at at least twice as many!
After reading the reviews I expected allot more out of these headphones. They have good sound isolation but that is about it. I was expecting pretty good bass since they are in ear headphones, but it is almost non existent. And when you do play some music that has a good amount of bass like hip hop or electronic music they can't handle it even at modest volume. Mids and highs are clear but nothing impressive, maybe even too high. Overall I was very disappointed. Don't spend your money on these people if you are expecting any bass in your music.
I just upgraded to this camera from my FZ3 and I love it. It will take a little time to get used to it because they changed some of the methods of accessing settings. All of those changes are a big plus in my book. The lens is still great, the handling has been improved and image quality is excellent. Some of the new featurs over pervious version;- 2.5" LCD is just huge, yes lower res but still good.- Standard 52mm filter adapter much better then FZ3/4/5- High angle LCD mode works! I don't need tilt/twist any more- High sensitivity mode works, but not the best quality imageAll the featurs it adds and at a price MUCH lower then any other FZ has been introduced at, how can you go wrong!!Updated 9/28/06Still love this camera. Noise is not as big of an issue as some people make it out to be. I now have the after market lens adapter that is from Pemaraal, it is a great addition.
Once, years ago, I had proclaimed, "I could never use a PDA; I'd always be worried about running out of batteries or losing the information. Good old paper organizers are enough for me." That was then. A while later, while sorting through all my Post-It notes and hand "archiving" them into the back pocket of my fabric organizer, I decided to look into PDAs. Couldn't I keep a typed list of things to do without straining for hours to decipher my hasty handwriting on yellow bits of paper? Wouldn't it be nice to put an organizer that weighed a few ounces into my bag instead of the one I had which was quickly reaching the weight of a brick? Being a student, I wanted something reliable that also scored exceptionally well in the "coolness" section. My first inclination was to go with a Palm Pilot - after all, they're everywhere, right? Palm this, Palm that. Celebrities swear by them according to a few magazines, ads show off shiny new models all the time, and "Palm Pilot" seems to have become synonymous with the word "PDA." That's it, I had decided. I'm going with a Palm m100 or m105 (a decision purely determined by price); the next day, I said, "That's it, I'm going with the Handspring Visor (the decision purely determined by the cool case colors).Little did I know that seeing a PDA on the web is very different from seeing a PDA in person. Like supermodels and magazine covers, most photos of PDAs seem to go through this "retouching" phase thanks to Adobe. When I saw the Palms, I was immediately disappointed; the screens were barely visible to me. When I saw the Handsprings, I was again disappointed; the supposedly vibrant "colors" turned out to be rather dull and unimpressive. After asking others for their opinions, I was told that the Sony Cli&eacute; was the best way to go. The Sony what? I had never even heard that Sony was in the PDA business. A sales guy showed me the Sony Cli&eacute;s - it was instant love. I first purchased the Sony T-615, a perfectly competent model that did everything I hoped it would; until, that is, the NR-70V came out. As someone who loves the latest and greatest, I traded it in for the newest model. A built-in keyboard? Better resolution? A camera? I was sold! Of course, there were those who jealously defended their Palm Pilots, insisting that Palms were the best in this and that, that Sonys can't even touch what they had. Well, I was already taken by the Sony. I now laugh that I went from the... 150 m100 or m105 to the... NR-70V. What a leap!I had just returned from a summer vacation to Thailand. I always use a vacation as a diagnostic test on how effective an electronic device is. Why? Because while at home I am gingerly handling the device, careful not to scratch it, afraid of wasting the batteries, terrified of using it too much; while on vacation, however, thrown into, ironically, hectic situations (handling airline schedules, quickly converting currencies in line at the store, checking world times before flights, bringing up dictionaries to haggle with store owners), I am forced to break out the device to apply it to life situations. In Thailand, the PDA never left my side. Carefully protected in its Brando leather case, I used it for everything (see parentheses above). I even took pictures with it. Be careful to note, however, that the camera on this device is not top quality; they're pictures you take for fun, not ones you take to print out brilliant photos later. So, if you do want to take digital pictures on vacation, be sure to bring a capable camera. However, there's great value in having a camera with you all the time. The camera is great for taking quick photos when you don't have the time to whip out your digital camera (or even when you forget to bring it). "I wish I had a camera with me!" Well, now you do.A variety of programs can also make your NR-70V even more useful. BugMe! is a program that is designed like Post-It notes (you know, the pieces of paper I used to have all over the place pre-PDA); you just tap the icon on your device, bring up a new "sheet," and use your stylus to write right on the screen in your own handwriting. A great program for those who don't want to use Graffiti or type on the cumbersome mini-keyboard. Another program called Energy Dimmer is great for automatically dimming the backlight of your PDA after a number of seconds. If you are going to use this PDA for typing up notes, keeping the backlight on will drain the batteries quickly (along with using intensive programs such as games). Download this program so it will dim when it is idle, thus saving you batteries and the trouble of turning the device on and off every few minutes.After visiting three airports, countless stores and restaurants, and many scenic sights, I have to say that this is the best PDA on the market. There are several good reviews out there that contain more technical jargon than I've provided here; I just hope this review has been helpful for those seeking a more "day-to-day" review. Some more specific points and tips to help you decide:* The button placements are not ideal. They are awkward, requiring one to reach in and push into the heart of the PDA.* The built-in keyboard is not very user friendly. The buttons are small; not much of a relief from using the Graffiti. It is a pain to capitalize and use numbers. I recommend getting the newly released PEGA-KB11 keyboard. It's a fold-out and full-sized keyboard that allows you to type as though you are on a laptop.* If you want to use the camera instead of a digital camera (meaning these are just fun photos, not to be printed at great quality), use it with plenty of light, as there is no flash included. I took photos of some people in my tour group - one in a dark restaurant, the other in a bright restaurant - the difference is great. You can take pictures of people with this and insert the thumbnail photo in your address book.* The MP3 player, in my opinion, is not very useful. First of all, you need a special white memory stick (different from the blue ones) to store the files. The price can add up. The design of this PDA is also a bit bizarre, so it's not really convenient to use it as a music player.* The screen resolution is the best on the market right now. Some PDA screens will become almost unreadable with the backlight off; the Sony is still readable (with some reasonable ambient light) without the backlight.* Be sure you can live with the clamshell design. Many people find this design awkward and unnecessary. Personally, I think it gives the PDA a "mini laptop" feel and plenty of versatility. You can sit it open like a laptop, flip the screen over like a spiral notebook, et cetera.* If you don't want to use the cradle to charge or hotsync, purchase a cable that'll allow you to charge and hotsync via your computer (using the USB slot).In conclusion, the Sony Cli&eacute; NR-70V is a great buy if you know it'll be compatible with your needs. It is always with me, and many programs and add-ons can enhance the experience. This is your all-in-one device: an organizer, a camera, a currency converter, a laptop, a photo gallery, a subway map, your international watch, a music player, a remote control, a movie player, etc. After having this for a few months, I can't believe I ever preferred a paper organizer over this. This is definitely everything you want it to be.
Previously purchased the shorter version of this cable. This is the same high quality cable in a longer length. The cable is just like zip cord and can be separated. If you want these cables to not separate any further than you need, suggest tht you wrap the cable where it splits with electrical tape or better yet, a cable tie.
Light weight, space saving very attractive design. Sharp Picture, Good sound quality and quick response time. DVD playback also excellent. Only negative is its remote control. It is hard to read the functions of the keys due to color choices. The placement of the keys are almost illogical and you have to look at it carefully before each use. It almost seems like it was designed by an imbecil. The quality, the features and the price still makes this TV an excellent buy.
i'm a big fan of sennheiser headphones. This one did let me down. for some reason the "S" sounds like "SSSSSSSS". i.e like a hissing sound. The bass is pretty good and so is the sound isolation. Even though i sound a bit critical about the hissing sound, these headphones are pretty good and well worth the money.
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.
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.
I recently moved up to a Canon Rebel SLR from a pocket-cam. I loved my Gorillapod, but found it did not scale up - it became too heavy to handle an SLR. When searching for an alternative, I found this - and can highly recommend. It may not be as versatile as a Gorillapod to hang hook onto objects, but if a pole, or fence is nearby, it does a great job. It is also excellent on flat surfaces as a small tripod.The ball joint/connector is well designed and works great. Well worth a try.
I bought this one 10 years ago, don't even remember where did I get that first oneAfter moving to new place, I really need another cd tower and was hoping to find a similar style, cannot belive I was able to find exactly same one hereit is very fine made with good quality materials, the older one still looks very nice compare with the new arrival,
I've had this box since new, when I bought it as a demo model from Office Depot. After rebates, paid around $800 in late 2005.I invested $200 in Patriot Extreme 2-2-2-5 Ram from NewEgg (another excellent vendor) and eventually upgraded to a Hitachi 7200rpm 100GB hard disk.Earlier this year I bought a desktop AMD 4000 (2.4GHz) 939 processor on EBay, and this baby sings. Make sure you get the E4 stepping, though.I use it for daily Share Point Server development and am running Windows Server 2008 X64 with Vista skins. All the drivers (except the monitor, which shows as Generic non-PnP) are available for download.This is a wonderful machine. My colleagues make fun of the thickness, but in server mode it runs rings around their Core-Duo laptops.Step van SchalkwykSt. Louis, MO
These headphones have the most durable cord I have ever used. Usually my headphone cords break on the inside within 1-2 months and one or both speakers stop working. Not these headphones. I roll chair wheels over them. I get them tangled in all kinds of things. I sleep and roll and pull on them all the time. My first set lasted me over a year before the right side finally gave out, and thats with heavy wear and tear. For the casual user these headphones will last much longer. My girlfriend has a pair of these as well. In fact thats how I came to buy them. Hers have lasted at least 2 years, and are still going.Sound Quality is above average, but not spectacular.Nice long cord, and the cord goes into the left side first then wraps either around the back of your neck or under your chin to the right side. Whatever you prefer.Will buy again if I need more.
Purchased because I'm not a fan of the ipod. Overall a great player. Screen is amazingly clear. Having to keep up with the sync doggle is a pain. The wheel takes some getting used to also.
This is my second Pretec modem and my second Pocket PC. I could not get the connection to work with the HP545 or the Casio E-115. Each time the connection goes through, it immediately disconnects. I'm proud someone posted the tech support number online. I'll try that tommorrow.
I bought it for my bedroom, mainly to play music. It's clear, very nice for CD, FM music. But like all the bookshelf speakers, it does not have enough bass, but it's not a problem , I simply add a subwoofer yesterday, then it's perfect for movie now. I have finished my bedroom's 2.1 system settings: Bose 201 speakers, Polkaudio PSW111 subwoofer, Yamaha R-S300 stereo receiver, and Sony BDP S390 blue-ray player.
DO NOT BUY THIS, IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY!! I tried this cable withtwo laptops and neither one worked. The seller blamed it on not havinga dedicated video card, but one does. The seller did offer to refund mymoney if I would send the cable back, but I doubt that would happen plusit's not worth the shipping. I will never buy anything from this guyagain.
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)
Unfortunately can only hit 802.11n speeds when paired with the TEW-639GR router. Yes, they mention it, but one would expect this to just be marketing jargon to sell more routers. I don't really consider this 802.11n if it doesn't pair with 802.11n routers. This isn't clear by reading the description.Directly from TRENDnet:"The TEW-632PI Wireless N PCI adapter is compatible with your... router, but it will only connect at 802.11g speeds (54Mbps). For 802.11n speeds (300Mbps) you can purchase this adapter&#65279; with our TEW-639GR Wireless N Router...Unfortunately the TEW-623PI is not dual band, it only operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency spectrum. We do have the TEW-664UB, which is a Wireless N Dual Band USB&#65279; Adapter. You can find this product on our website under 300Mbps Wireless N Dualband products."
This is a follow up to the review below:"I can't give it a very high rating since it doesn't work.My APC H15 arrived with a "Fail:relay weld" error on power up. I followed the troubleshooting guide which said to unplug the unit and then plug it back in. This did not correct the error. According to several websites that I found this is a non recoverable error. In other words "deado" and needs to be returned.By the way, in the box was the APC QA checklist fully checked and initialed.I have today contacted APC and the Amazon seller and and in fairness await their reply but it is disturbing to receive a new in the box piece of equipment that does not work.A follow up review including the APC and Amazon seller response will be forthcoming."After contacting both APC and the Amazon seller both responded quickly and APC very efficiently sent me a new unit with instructions on how to return the defective one. I cannot say enough about how APC's positive and quickly response will impact my next purchase of a power product. It will be an APC of course.As for the Amazon seller they also responded quickly and offered me several options for swapping the defective unit. Typically I make all online purchases through Amazon to have some assurance that the 3rd party sellers are of high caliber.
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.
I totally fell in love with it the moment I got it. It's a great product, takes amazing picture, and is worth the money. I got a super deal here too, with the 18-200mm lens. I had a friend how had it for a greater price than I did. Like all DSLR cameras, you need to learn how to use it if you have not used one before. But it is really worth it. Allows me to take pictures I was not able to before. You can see the difference.
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.
It's a cable. What's to review? Plug it in. Use it.
setup was very simple, plug in the ethernet wires to the router, power it up, configure the other computers with router setup wizard or manually - do this on the primary computer, set security options, router assigns IP's...that's all, start using it.I had great connectivity to my lappy for about 4-6 rooms down the hallway (worked for me)moreover the router is light weight, nice design, looks cool, for the price it's a great purchase
Logitech web cam works for about a minute and then the video breaks up. Within two minutes the Skype call drops off and one must call again. There is no help from either Skype or Logitech for this problem. Could it be that this product is no longer being manufactured?
I beleive I did this review allready,but I will do so again.I not only received what I ordered but extra sey of cartridiges and paper.Can only say"Terrific"thank you.
After accidentally dropping my RioVolt 100, I had to find a replacement and the RV100 is no longer manufactured.Features important to me were:-ability to scan through MP3 files (FF thru)-ability to play low bit rates (the 150 can play down to 8)... because I often listen to old radio shows recorded at low rates and they can be an hour long, so scanning is critical.-ability to program in a particular set of tracks to play in a certain order- firmware upgradability (not critical, but an excellent feature)-uses standard batteries.... The higher iRiver models these strange square batteries but I think would end up costing a significant amount of money.If these are important to you, run, don't walk, and get this player. Some people say it feels flimsy, but they all do. I very careful and don't put my player through a lot of bouncing around. So that aspect is important to you, you may want to read more reviews.I tried the RioVolt SP50, but it didn't have the features I needed, and technical support was no help; they actually said the SP50 did have the features (but it did not). I searched high and low for a very long time dealing with technical support people who knew nothing. I even purchased a couple of models, but none performed as the salespeople represented. There's just not a lot of knowledge Albert, at least where I was. The best way to find the features, is to go online and read the user guide.I only don't rate it a 5 star, because I have not had it very long. If it performs as well as it is now, I would give it a 5.
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.
There are lots of different solutions to making a long run of component video, but this certainly makes life simpler (and cheaper!) if you need to make a long run, especially in spaces where it's too tight to run component cables. Cat5 cables are much, much thinner and easier to run, and will also save you money if you're planning on a longer run. I was pleasantly surprised with the picture quality, which looks just as perfect as if the devices were connected locally. As I also mentioned in my review of the CAT5RX here (CE LABS CAT5RX CAT-5 HD A/V Receiver) although the adjustment knobs on the receiver go from 100-500', I had no problems getting this to work with a run that was less than 50'.I am using this with a video matrix (Cables To Go 40697 6x2 Component Video Matrix Selector Switch) as well as a Xantech IR repeater system with no issues. The IR portion is pass-through, so it's basically like running a long wire for your IR; it does not provide IR power, nor do I think it should. In a setup like mine, it is a good thing that the power for IR comes from the IR block itself and just treats the IR portion like an extended wire.One last comment is that Cat5 should generally be run perpendicular to electrical wire (that is, you should avoid running Cat5 in parallel to electrical wire.) This is often unavoidable, and I had two places where the Cat5 (actually, I used Cat5e, because that's what I had lying around) runs parallel to electrical wire in close proximity for several feet, and this has caused no issues or interference. I am completely happy with this system.
Very satisfied with this product. Sometimes static could be a problem but other than that, easy to set up and use!
I like rechargable better but only batters are in the headphones and they last a long time great for the money
I'm happy I bought it. Controls are quite soft, nice, responsive, and has a sturdy base. I've been using it to play my MS FS 2004. I'm yet to use it fully for my Merc Warrior. Though I'm disappointed that the throttle lever doesn't work for car racing games I've used it for.
While the Apple Hi-Fi Home Stereo offers an attractive concept - direct play from any iPod in a compact system, sound quality is disappointing given the price of the device. While pop music sounds ok, classical music (the true test of a hifi stereo system) sounds truly terrible, with all nuances of the music sounding muddled or missing. Within the electronically-enhanced music system category, even a Bose does a better job. For the same price, get yourself a Denon compact stereo system with Mission speakers and plug your iPod into it - you will get real hi-fi stereo and will be much happier.
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!
No Ghosting, extremely fast rate 8ms (almost unbelievable, but I am yet to experience a single ghosting incident while gaming or watching movies). Very good picture and very good design.My only problem is that it is not made solid, and while punching your LCD screen should never be a habit, I still fear it will fall or break. That beings said, the base is very stable, and the chances of the LCD dropping off your desk is highly unlikely if even possible. Overall an excellent product well worth the price.
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.
These locking banana plugs seem of good quality and they do lock, in fact they took some effort to insert them into the connectors in back of my speakers, but I wasn't overly worried about damaging the binding posts. I did have some trouble with getting my 12 gauge speaker wire to stay secured with the slotted twist deal that holds the wire in place until I figured out to wrap the wire with electrical tape; enough to help secure the wire into place. Maybe this is standard procedure since I've not bought banana plugs in some while.
This item is a good value. Fits the flash perfect and for how seldom I will be using it, it is a great deal.
It is a very helpful tool, fits very nicely on both my Hasselblad H3DII and Kodak 14N (Nikon body) digital cameras. I have a Hasselblad quick release plate with two bubble levels on my tripod but they are small and hard to see especially when the tripod legs are fully extended.I highly recommend this handy little tool!
I have Sanyo Eneloop batteries and recharger at home and it's fantastic - I recharge and forget about them for months. This Duracell charger is crap!
These headphones are the perfect entry level headphones for aspiring audiophiles. While they are not that comfortable or durable, the sound is incredible, especially if these are the first set of hi-fi headphones you have owned. Every review seems to claim that for the price they are worth it, and I would have to concur!One note however, is that the sound leakage cannot be overstressed - these things are basically speakers on your ears, with all of the pros and cons that entails. Someone sitting across the room can hear everything that is being played unless you have your volume all the way down. Not a deal breaker by any means, just something to note!
I got this when my 4th gen. ipod failed.I ordered this after searching for quite some time. Installation was a breeze even though I didn't purchase that little tool used to pry the ipod open (I can't remember what I actually used to get it open but it was a lot easier than I thought).There is one issue of which people should take note: It seems that there is some conflict with wave files on this drive, it plays mp3's with no problems, but completely and immediately shuts off whenever a wave file is about to begin playing. I haven't tried uploading any more wave files to test this theory any further, but if I do notice any other issues I'll update this review.
This is by far the best iPod yet. This iPod comes in black or white, and it comes with 30 Gb of memory. That's something like 15,000 songs and 25,000 pictures, and multiple movies. Can't complain much about that. I definitely would recommend this for anyone who has the money to pay for it.The only downside is the price. I had to look around a while, but I finally found a way to get one for free. I went to this website:http://ipods.freepay.com/?r=26960987Then I signed up for a week of free service from a list of possible businesses. I canceled this within the week to avoid being charged. I then referred five friends to do the same thing and I had my ipod video within a month. Give it a try.
I was so excited to purchase two of these for my parents, who are going to be first time grandparents soon. While the devices themselves seem to work OK in that they show the 2 sample pics, the software DOES NOT WORK WITH WINDOWS XP. I wish I had read the "fine print" of all the customer reviews, because this seems to be a common problem.While the 6Ave policy is to issue replacements only, I actually found a nice person in customer service (Ray) who agreed to give me a refund--I told him that I had tried both, and had read about this being an issue with others, so I didn't want replacements because it wasn't likely they'd work either.It's unfortunate because this seems to be a good product. I see that not everyone has had this problem, so just be aware. It's embarassing for gifts you give not to work so just a word to the wise.Perhaps soon Coby can get the software fixed so that it's compatible with Windows XP.
I have ordered many items through Amazon and have been extremely satisfied. This TV, however, arrived 4 days after expected shipping date and then, would not power on when plugged in. Further investigation showed that the "On/Off" switch was missing entirely from the back of the set. The Akai representative I contacted said to send the TV back, but Worldwide would not accept it. They wanted to have an Akai technician come to my home to see if they could get the TV to work without the switch. This is an $850.00 item with shipping...NOT worth the hassle!!! DO NOT PURCHASE!!!
I ordered and paid for 3 of these cartridges but the box only had 2please send the 3rd cartridge or provide a refund.
I probably used this machine less than 5 times. It, like my other Toshiba DVD player, just stopped working. Toshiba tech support is worthless. They referred me to a document that told me to clean the tray and make sure I had the correction region. Totally insulting! I would never, ever buy another Toshiba a/v machine.
I have used the Presto 6 quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker several times and have found it to be an excellent method of quick cooking food.
Have had 2 of these since 2007, I use them with Nano 1st and 2nd generation, zero problems in past 5 years. Writing a review now because I was looking to buy a new nano and wondered if it would work with the newest model; I saw so many negative reviews I thought I'd add my 2 cents.
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.
I purchased a barebone kit from another site and built my first "new" computer last Christmas. That motherboard's rear USB buses worked for a few days off and on and then quit. Instead of pulling it back out I decided to do a work around and install a PCI USB card because I needed all four USB buses. Then the two front USB buses quit working and I had to return that board. I checked Amazon and found this motherboard. The Asus brand was highly recommended by one of my schools IT insturctors so I purchased it and I am yet pleased! Great board and I got it at a great price. I highly recommend it now.
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.
The circular polarizing filter and adapter were tied together for half a year. I could not separate them as much as I tried (the polarizing filter kept on spinning). In the end I used a wide rubber band and put it around the polarizing filter, so that the polarizing filter could no longer rotate. Then I was able to easily unscrew it from the adapter. I did not try the product above. Perhaps it's also very good, but the rubber band solution could save you time and money.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas- and when it showed up in the mail I was tempted to keep it for myself! It's so small- perfect for running (I was tempted to use the word cute, but my hubby would die! I even love the color...)He loves the fact that he can plug it directly into USB port to load it - no cords! The only problem is it wouldn't accept some of the songs he had downloaded (paid for) from 1 of the music sites he uses. Otherwise it's perfect for the price...
Clear crisp sound great noise cancellation, I travel daily on the bus and subway and all I hear is the music and not the bus or the people talking on their cell phones, it's heaven. After using Bose Quiet Comfort headphones for a month I think there is very little difference in fact I prefer the Audio Technica as I can replace the battery if it dies whereas the Bose I have to recharge them. The best investment in sound I ever made!
Bought 3 of these cables and I needed to add some 2nd sources on a couple of projectors. After using these cables the image flashed on screen for all of 10 seconds, after which nothing. I thought that was weird and brought in a laptop still nothing. Brought in a monitor and still nothing. Switched to a different cable (came with projector) and it works from computer or laptop to either projector or monitor. Ok so tried 2nd cable. Works! restart computer after small change, no image again....Long story short, 3 cables... 3 no images after a short time. Maybe just a bad batch for me, but it did not work.Seller was great throughout however, product not so much.
Item is exactly as described. A word of caution, make sure the headset is compatible with your player.
The good things: Good sound. Both AM and FM stations are clear and there are plenty of them. One minute crank provided me with 40 minutes of play time. Weather channel works fine.The bad things: It's huge! Much larger than I thought it would be. The tuning knob has too much play. Its not easy to tune stations in. Overall, it's perfect for emergencies, and that's what it's suppose to be.
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.
normally, i'd want the most manual controls, software for editing, etc. but, i just don't have the time for it any more. if i were going to get into moviemaking as a profession, yes. however, i wanted a easy-to-use cam that could take great INDOOR video. i finally moved up the chain to this DCR-DVD405 and am as pleased as i can be.I didn't want to invest the time to upload video from a miniDV cam then have to spend time editing and burning to DVD so i decided on a miniDVD cam. I initially bought the Canon DC100...if i were 13 and received the Canon as a gift I'd have been excited, but, as it were, the camera made poor-quality video both indoors (low-light) and outdoors.I then moved up to the Panasonic VDR-D250 with 3CCDs (all the rage, ya know??). awesome video outdoors in bright light although the colors were slightly drab and the grass (and weeds) in my yard looked a shade of radioactive green.Soooo...i did my research and learned that the small CCDs that panasonic used on that model ARE great for bright-light video, but hinder its low-light performance. The videos it made indoors under the light of 2x100W lamps in a 150 sq. ft. room were dim and fairly noisy (grainy). I did increase the gain to 18dB (a nice option to have by the way), but it still produced less-than-$700-camcorder results in my opinion. plus, annoyingly, you had to remove the battery to attach the AC adapter to finalize a disk before playing in your DVD player.Enter the Sony DCR-DVD405...yes! indoors, as good as I can expect from a consumer-grade camera. outdoors, 95% as good as the panasonic 3CCD whizbangthang. plus, the audio on the sony is much better with true surround sound. (I tested this and I could actually localize the direction the sound was coming from according to where it was in my shot.) nice feature to have is the nightshot allowing shots in complete darkness. the sony can finalize a disc under just battery power, the battery is charged in the camera and it has a built-in flash for taking 3 megapixel still photos!I must say that the touch screen LCD seems a bit counter-intuitive. I mean, placing your oily fingers on the very thing you're then going to frame your shot on isn't the "brightest" thing I've heard of, but it does function well and I don't have a complaint with it as of yet.Is it perfect? No. But, is it perfect amongst its similarly-priced peers for what I need it to do? Yes! Thus, 5 stars!
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.
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.
This headphone is overrated, , sound quality is okay but bass is weak, low is too exaggerated and not loud enoughBuild is horrible, padding around the ear is like 1980's technology, everyone can hear what you are listening and you can hear environment noise very clearly. and it looks bad like very bad. Leather parts are cheapest leather you can ever imagine.this is just waste of money, pay $30 $40 more and buy Technics RP-DH1200 or Pioneer SE-DJ5000 , Pioneer HDJ-1000 or like any Senheiser around $100 and learn what is THE HEADPHONE!!!!
I recently bought these discs to put my picures on for my children. I put a picture on the disc of the person that the disc represents. I had no problem whatsoever with the pictures on the discs. I am really enjoying them and have purchased two more packages to use. I highly recommend these. I have seen reviews that weren't as possitive but they were using them as music cds. For pictures they are great
While this product seemed to work with Windows 2000, It did not work consistently with the Windows XP that was on my laptop. As a result of all the finger pointing between HP, Microsoft, and Belkin techies (most somewhere in India) I abandoned my efforts to parrallel a desktop and a laptop into the new HP 1020 printer. I now have to switch input cables manually for print jobs. Very disappointed.Returned unit for full credit - no questions asked. (The only good part of the transaction)
Like another reviewer, I buy these for church recording use. In our case, they are used for recording both the spoken word as well as music and singing. These cassettes have provided reliable service, and the extended length makes it possible for us to record a complete service without flipping the tape, a real benefit.Fidelity seems fairly good. We have had no problems with defective cassettes. The only burble was an incomplete shipment, but this seller (the recording store) promptly forwarded the missing tapes -- very satisfactory customer service.I think I can safely recommend this product and seller. Happy recording!
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.
synching iPod with your desktop/notebook is ok. playing videos in your TV is a complete disappointment. do not recommend.
I was leasing my cable modem and decided to buy one. After shopping around, I bought the Motorola Surfboard SB4200 and have been very pleased. It is faster than my other modem, and the 'disconnect' button is awesome. Before I would unplug my modem but now I simply hit the button and my computer is no longer connected to the internet.
For 100 dollars the print quality is about as good as my Hewlett Packard 712C. The cartridges are lasting much longer than other people say, you just have to use them regular or they dry up.The fax works OK, fast, but not the best copy. I only used it once and it could have been the other guy's fax machine being an old cheap model at a Hotel. The scanner works very well with the software and everything. It is supercool to be able to make your own copies without having to drive miles to a copy store to just make one or two copies. All of the features I am sure would have better quality and function in a more expensive 200 or 300 dollar unit, but for occasional home use this fits the bill to a tee.
I purchased this unit when the original adapter(of course)for my iBook G4 broke. When I saw that the Apple units were $79, it was just no way. I picked this one because of its 65W output. When the unit arrived(in three days and that was with the cheap shipping!) I put the wall cord section into the brick and noticed how snuggly it fit. I plugged it into the lappie and Voila, we were back to life.. and it recharged my battery in no time even under load. I did notice it got slightly warm.. but that is normal.Its been about a month and there have been no hiccups. I really like the fact that the computer side jack is sturdier than the apple unit. I don't need an led there to tell me its charging.. thats on the finder bar anyway. I would have given it 5 stars.. but the cord is a little shorter than I would have hoped for. But hey, for $31 including shipping, I'm not going to whine! GET ONE!
I had an opportunity to listen to one of these units for a couple of hours.Let me tell you something first: WHEN YOU SEE A COMMERCIAL AND IT DOES NOT TELL YOU THE PRICE RIGHT AWAY, EXPECT THE ADVERTISED PRODUCT TO BE GROSSLY OVERPRICED AND NOT ANY GOOD AT ALL.This music system is nicely built for a $40 boom-box. It sounds decent for its all-plastic design and a pair of mid-range speakers.It does not in no way sounds "big". There is no magic here: if it is not built big, with large enough speakers, good amp and so on, it WILL NOT produce an opera house-like sound.For even a good boom-box it is grossly overpriced, just like all other Bose products. Any nice mini-system with shelf speakers can give you FAR superior results. For the price of this Bose system, you can afford something that comes with really good wooden speakers, CD/DVD changer, XM or HiDef tuner and then some! You can own a compact, but capable real high-end system, and save some money for a music collection.One thing about many 5-star reviews here: they all sound like pre-paid commercials. I do not think that the actual customers left them.
This item it work's perfectly, but it's heavy, if you are looking for something more practical, look for a HDMI cable. And doesn't alow the sound go to your TV, like HDMI, but like VGA cable, it's a very good tool, I recommend.
I have been using the PowerEx battery charger for the past year and a half with great results. This charger has performed without any issues to date.While you do have to charge two (2) batteries at a time, and may not be a true 'smart' charger, I have not had any problems with charging. I started out with four (4) AA and four (4) AAA rechargable batteries. I rotate through the sets in pairs to keep a pair fully charge and in reserve.I have just increased my count of batteries (in both sizes) to address the devices that require an odd number of batteries.Good luck.
This is a great travel tripod. It comes with a cloth case, is cheap, and reasonably well built. Its also reasonably light, and can be carried comfortably (in the case) all day. The leg locks have not let me down but are plastic and cheapo. I suspect that extended use may have them breaking or slipping.However. This is not a very sturdy tripod if you extend it all the way. I do not extend the lowest sections (I don't mind bending down, though others may). Don't even bother with the centre section. The ball head is compact and can work with my D200 in the landscape mode...vertical/portraits are a bit of a challenge. And there is no quick release.Having said all that, this is a tripod that would go places with you. Places that you would not take a larger, heavier one. As long as you are aware of the limitations (sturdiness, leg locks, ball head) this is a good second or travel tripod.
I purchased this DVD recorder for my son and he loves it.Well worth the price.
Love these storage boxes - they were very inexpensive but look great on my bookshelves. Wish they would have included pre-cut cards for the faceplate but I'm very pleased with them.
My original order didn't come ..But there customer service was great and they responded to my issue very quick..And sent out my order very quickilly.
Got the mouse -- with a beautiful new iMac G5 20'' computer -- in March. The mouse ate through a set of two AA batteries about every two weeks. I got sick of this soon enough and called Apple, where the techs acknowledged it was a problem and tried to find remedies. Nothing they suggested improved things, so I eventually got Apple to swap out the mouse for a new one, on the mutual assumption it was defective. That was a useless move though: the new mouse consumed batteries at precisely the same rate. I called Apple again a few days ago and a customer service rep now told me that the company considers the mouse performance "normal." I asked her if SHE'd considered it normal herself to buy a 60-dollar mouse that takes almost fifty dollars a year -- to run. I asked if competing wireless mice have the same problem, and if she, as a consumer, would consider it acceptable to be stuck with a mouse whose voracious power requirements are unadvertised. She mumbled that she wasn't at liberty to speculate. Beware. This mouse doesn't cost 60 bucks. If you hold onto it for four years before you get a new computer, it will have cost you a total of 250 dollars, or half the purchase price of a Mac mini. Ridiculous but true.
If you have kids, and you want quality indoor pictures, you need a lens with a wide aperture. I'm a novice photographer whose previous lens was this one. I then got the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens. The difference between the two lenses is night and day...literally. I avoid flash photography as I don't have the equipment to make the pictures look natural, so I was always taking pictures with the flash off. So many pictures turned out dark, blurry, or both. I wondered how much difference a wider aperture would make. I got the f/1.8 and was blown away. I'm taking sharper pictures in good light, and can now get them in low indoor light conditions as well. Your kids only grow up once, don't miss a shot, get a lens with a wide aperture. ,and for the money, the 1.8 probably can't be beat. I wish I had it years ago.(,and if you're wondering if I miss the zoom function?...I don't. It doesn't take many steps to frame the shot you want. The quality pictures more than make up for it.)
I'm a Recorded Music student at Tisch and got these because all of my professors recommended them for mixing. These are the best headphones I've ever purchased. They have very good fidelity of the sound.
I would defintely say this is a good subwoofer. I purchased this subwoofer from an Eloctronics store a few weeks ago and I think that it is great. The bass is definetely as much as you would need and it is a pretty good subwoofer for the price. If your looking for a subwoofer for your living room or T.V. room this would defintely be a good choice.
I've had these headphones for at least five years, and they've never given me any trouble - they're still in great shape and I use them daily. Tough design, comfy earpads, pretty solid sound (doesn't get too ear-blasting loud). The only drawback I can think of is its super-long, 11.5" cord, which isn't the easiest to deal with when you're lugging it around with your MP3 player.Still, all in all, one of the best set of 'phones I've ever had. I love 'em!
All of these negative reviews really surprised me. I have had this wireless adapter for over two months and it has not given me a bit of trouble.I have a home network, consisting of four desktops and a laptop. My network equipment consists of a Netgear router, 2 Linksys wireless PCI adapters, this D-Link wireless adapter, Netgear wireless card adapter, and a Linksys ethernet card. Of the three wireless adapters, this D-Link has been the most reliable.Let me add that this situation may have more to do with the operating system on those computers, rather than the Wireless adapters themselves. The Linksys adapters (WMP 11) are both installed on computers with the Windows XP Pro operating system. They give me constant trouble. They lose connection with the router on a regular basis. I noticed that this did not happen with a computer running Windows XP Home Edition that did not have the Windows XP Service Pack 1 installed. I am not alone in having this problem. There are plenty of people using Windows XP, with the Service Pack, that experienced the same problems. There is a possible fix in the microsoft knowledgebase.This D-Link adapter is installed on an old, Pentium III computer. This particular computer is running Windows 2000 Advanced Server, as well as Windows 2000 Pro in a dual-boot configuration. I have not experienced any difficulties with this system. None.I can find no fault with this adapter. Perhaps there are other factors that are causing the difficulties. I must admit that I have not explored the possibility of the Netgear router having a &quot;preference&quot;. Unlikely, but perhaps possible. I would have preferred to have all my equipment come from the same vendor. However, given the situation, this D-Link adapter has been the most solid component of my mixed-vendor network. Since these reviews are based on our personal experience, and mine has been great, I would have to give this device a five-star rating.I will try and install the D-Link adapter on a desktop running Windows XP Pro, with the Service Pack installed, to see how it will perform.
when I opened the package and noticed how small the screen was I assumed it probably wouldn't look very good... but after downloading pics i was pleasantly surprised..
I needed a really short USB cable because I bought a bulky USB device that would not have fit in any of my USB ports on the front or back of my computer without getting in the way of other things. This cable is good quality, feels solid, even looks kind of cool!That said, don't expect miracles from this product. After all, it's a simple 1-foot USB male to female extension. It does exactly that and nothing more, but it does it perfectly well!
I receive this product todaythis is an initial reviewthe CPU is not bad, though it's basic class (AMD ver of Celeron), the speed is still OK, no problem with internet and daily jobscreen is nice to view, perhaps it's brightview, I never tried on games, though I don't have high expectation due to shared memoryaudio is okay at low volume level, but it's getting distorted easily when the volume is higher, I even notice the speaker's amplifier has bass boost, though it's good idea, you need to trade off with loudnessI didn't yet try DVD recording, and the drive model is "unknown", I have nero, and I'll post this laterwifi is fine, though the RF is not better than my Centrino-based wifi (Intel 2200), but fasterthings I like:AMD 64bit CPU, even though it's basic modelbrightview screen (found on mid to high class model)DVD9 recording capability (up to 8 hours of recording)decent wifi (using with Linksys or Belkin wireless router is recommended because of 125M Afterburner support)audio plugs are located at the frontthings I don't like:speaker gets distorted easilyonly 2 USB portsvolume control is under the screen (unable to control when the screen is closed)card reader included will be betterslow 4200RPM hard drive (it's recommended to upgrade the hard drive to 5400RPM or higher to get the potential)shared video RAMconclusion: add card reader and more USB ports can make this laptop more attractive
easy setupfunctions all goodcomfortable pedalswheel is not too small, big wheels require more strength.Overall very satisfiled, strongly recommend! nothing could bit its price!
We bought one each for our parents and a grandparent (3 total). Price was about $[...] each. These are great gifts for family! Have Amazon direct ship & you send off an SD card w/all your pics. The tech-challenged just have to put the card in pretty much (they don't have computers). Very happy w/the quality and resolution. Wise to go w/this resolution minimum so the pics look good. Download a picture resize program (MS has a free one) so all are 640x480 and you will fit more on the card & will load the fastest.After trying one, I tried to buy a 4th (one for my wife) but they were out of stock prior to Christmas. Ended up getting a 10" one from Costco for about $[...] more (different brand, wood edge, same resolution). Very happy with that one also!These really are a great invention!
I purchased this product believing that SONY is a brand to be trusted. Unfortunately, just as many people have written in their reviews, after three months it stopped playing CDs.I spoke with Sony's customer service, but the only response that they could come up with was &quot;There seems to be a condensation problem. Keep the cover to the CD player open for about 30 minutes, and try playing the CD after that.&quot; Of course, even after following their instructions, the CD player still displays &quot;No Disc.&quot;It is winter and the air is as dry as it gets. I don't understand how there can be condensation in my unit. And, even if there is a so-called &quot;condensation problem,&quot; shouldn't Sony design their products to be fully functional under regular household use? It is a CONSUMER electronics product, not some delicate piece of high-tech machinery that needs to be operated in a clean room.The same &quot;NO DISC&quot; malfunction is being reported by so many people. There must be something wrong with the product design or to its manufacturing process. I can't comment about other Sony products, but this product definitely is of questionable quality. What a disgrace to the SONY brand.
I've replaced my Linksys BEFW11S4 router with Netgear MR814, and I have not been disappointed. MR814 has a better range, better user interface, and several features missing from the Linksys model.Setup was very easy - Netgear setup wizard even recognized the type of the broadband connection I have (PPPoE-based DSL). The manual includes a handy table with settings for many US ISPs. Wireless LAN was also up and running in no time.I have no complains about the router operation so far. It's does not drop my PPPoE connection, and is generally *not noticeable* - just like a router should be.Features that make this router stand out in the crowded field of wireless routers: 24x7 tech support and 3yr. warranty, parental controls plus free Zero Knowledge Freedom Personal Firewall software (one-year license for up to 8 computers), and ability to update your dynamic ip address in DynDNS.org database automatically (very handy if you need to connect to your home computer).The only downside I can think of is the size. The unit is larger than many comparable routers, although it is not as tall as others, and can be positioned vertically with the included stand, or mounted on the wall.
I purchased this card when I bought a Cannon SD400. The Cannon only came with a 16 MB SD card, which is way too small. This SD card is very large and does quick transfers. The SD400 saw it easily and I did not have to format it special or anything. I have also used the card in my Acer Aspire laptop and it was able to find it and copy/edit the files on the card without any problems. I can take almost 400 highest quality pictures with this card, or up to 8 minutes of the best video with sound.All in all, the perfect compainion to the SD400.
Why would anyone spend more for earphones to be used at the gym? The plastic headpiece keeps the earphones in your ears and comfortably so. Earbuds may be comfortable, but if you're exercising they tend to fall out. The sound is perfectly adequate. I'm sure that for serious listening, someone might want better, but for use with an mp3 player, these are great.As with all such earphones, after a lot of use the wire inside the cord tends to loosen near the plug, and that's when they need to be replaced. I buy a few at a time, and they last 7-8 months, with 4-5 uses per week at the gym. I think that's pretty good, especially for the price.
Before purchasing stuff like this, it is wise to go to the manufacturer website to read the instruction manual before purchasing. There one can see subtle points that are not covered in the product description or user reviews. I usually do this but this time I got lazy. How hard can this thing be? It's just a switch, right? WRONG!For this product, the KVM-121, the manual contains a statement that says "If a special mouse is used such as a cordless or scrolling mouse, make sre you use generic PS/2 mouse drivers. A non-standard PS/2 mouse may have extensions on the PS/2 protocol that are not supported by the KVM-121." WOW! What an understatement!Being a guy, I got the thing in the mail and just installed it with little or no reference to the instructions, and it worked perfectly as advertised in a plug and play mode without any problems for nearly a month. Then, all heck broke lose as the PC froze one night and I spent an entire weekend indoors in beautiful southern California troubleshooting and fixing computer problems!Here is a chronology of my Lost Weekend given in the hope that it will save a future user much grief and aggravation.1. The switch worked perfectly for about a month with a Microsoft cordless scrolling mouse, alternating between a 2004 Sony PC running Windows XP SP3 and a Dell Laptop also running Windows XP SP3.2. One night, around 2AM, the PC had to be restarted for some reason, and the PC froze at the start up screen and did not recognize the cordless scrolling wireless mouse or respond to numerous attempts to restart by pressing the power button or unplugging the power cord. The Dell laptop DID recognize the mouse when I switched the KVM-121 to the Dell. This was my first clue that the problem was not the KVM-121 but the mouse or it's driver. But without a mouse, I had no way to command a frozen computer.3. After a lot of swearing about the virtues of PC vs. Mac operating systems and threats to replace the PC with a nearly freeze-proof Mac like the one my wife has and enjoys (which hopefully instilled some fear into the machine) I installed the Sony Windows Recovery disk in the CD player and the PC started in Recovery mode. The Recovery disk asked me to remove the peripherals from the PC, which I did. Then it asked if I wanted to continue with the Recovery process and thereby delete all data on the hard drive. I wisely clicked "Cancel", and removed the Recovery disk from the CD drive. Then (still swearing) I hooked up the old wired Sony mouse supplied with the PC directly to the back of the PC (not the KVM switch), and waited. The PC rebooted normally and all my data was still there and it responded to the wired Sony mouse! I immediately did a full backup using an external Western Digital hard drive while I could and went to bed around 3AM.4. The next day, with the wired Sony mouse still hooked up to the PC directly, I READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, and un-installed the driver to the scrolling wireless mouse. Then I hooked up the wired mouse to the KVM-121. Then I searched for all folders relating to the Microsoft cordless scrolling mouse and deleted them (it was not listed on the "Add/Delete Programs" pane.)5. Then I hooked up the mouse to the KVM-121 and started both the PC and the laptop, and both worked perfectly!The Morals of the Story: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, GUYS! Also, delete any redundant mouse drivers and avoid wireless scrolling mice when using this particular KVM switch.As for the KVM-121, I give it 4 stars, since it worked perfectly in accordance with the instructions, but failed to note on the sell sheet the conflict with the cordless mouse.Enjoy!
This battery is a joke. It lasted about 1 hour of non-continuous use. I have charged and discharged but still doesn't hold a charge for an extended period. All I ask is for a battery to last 2-3 hours and I would be happy. Geesh!
Was lucky enough get in on this one for $219 during last weeks Friday Sale, and good thing I did, as it didn't last long! Works great out of the box, EXCELLENT quality and deals with low light situations nicely. Can connect it to any VCR or computer with S-Video connection (or analog RCA). Still, I probably wouldn't have paid $349 normal price. But it's really nice and very comprable to DV's. And I got a free case, tripod, and cleaning kit!
I bought these for an overseas 16 hours flight. My travel buddy bought a new pair of Bose QC2's and I bought these ATH-ANC7's at the same time. We were lucky enough to get seats next to each other for the flight over and we were able to exchange headphones for the duration of the flight. Needless to say the ATH-ANC7's did more than just keep up with the Bose, they surpassed the Bose in Noise Cancellng and sound quality. In all honesty the Bose did pump just a tad more bass, but that really is not an issue when you're sailing across the ocean at 35,000 feet. When you add in the fact that the ANC-ATH7's can be used for silence without the cord attached and they are just as comfortable as the Bose, they came out the clear favorite on the flight. Also, when you factor in that the ANC7's cost exactly half what my partner paid for his fancy Bose QC2's, I came out the clear winner on this one. His Bose are now on sale on ebay and he has ordered a new pair of the ATH-ANC7's. Definitely Bose killers in the first degree.
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Aspherical Large Aperture Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR CamerasI was looking for a zoom lens for indoor sports shots. I didn't want to pay the big bucks of $750 to $1500. The Sigma fit the bill. At 2.8 it gives enough light for a decent shutter speed. The quality appears good as well. Although I have not blown pictures to 20x24, I can not tell the difference compared to expensive lens I have rented costing ten or fifteen times more. It also works well for indoor and flash photos. For my money, it does what I need.
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.
Love these binoculars! Very easy to use, great picture, easy to focus in and out! Have had several different brands/types of binoculars and this is by far the best one!
Due to the name brand and price, I was expecting a good improvement from my current setup. I was blown away with this experience. I bought several for myself and my cousin. Did not get a chance to hook up the cables right away because I had to move. After a few months, I found them and was so excited to connect these cables. That is when the nightmare began. I broke a sweat and said many, many bad words while trying to make these connectors fit into the back of my TV. I had to use more pressure to connect than what I expected. Once installed guess what? The freaking things don't work!!! I made several attempts to disconnect and connect trying to troubleshoot using both new cables. Before I forget, the darn things are even more difficult to disconnect. What the heck? Are you kidding me? I thought I was going to damage my TV. Now, I'm stuck with these pieces of stuff. Don't think I can get a refund. I haven't asked my cousin about his install experience yet. What a waste of time and money. I'm looking to complain to MC unless Amazon can help me. Buyers beware. Both cables for PS2 and XBOX did not work.
EXCELLENT PRODUCT! Used with a mac mini. Others have talked about the minimalist design...it's true. Mine sits proudly on my dining table instead of out of sight because frankly I want to show it off. And by the way this is not a product where function has been sacrificed for form. It works beautifully. Overall, a 5-star product. Get it!
Its a 50' ethernet cable that I got for so low a price it bugged me for a bit... I got over it. This cable is well made and works as described.Now the SELLER, on the hand, was incredible! I got the item in three days brand new.
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
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.
Let me get to the point. Do not buy this router. It drops my connection on a daily basis and even minor changes to the wireless settings must be done after reverting to factory default. Whatever issues you might have is further compounded by the idiotic and RUDE Indian tech support, they speak perfect Brit English but their attitude sucks. What good is 24/7 techsupport if its populated by a bunch of oversea morons?The only upside to this router is the easy setup but after that the experience goes downhill.
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!
It fit my E1705 Dell perfectly and lasts twice as long as my original did when it was new. I'm very impressed with it so far.
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)
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.
Works beautifully. Easy to operate. Excellent sound.
This was an amazing product from Apple.I'm very much satisfied with its sleek and stylish look, feather weight, glossy display.... list goes on 'n on..I would say onething very clear - Don't ever miss a chance to buy this one !Good Luck !!
I am so impressed by this device. I've used in at work and at home (XP Home &amp; Win 2k) and it installed in a matter of seconds. I was told to always make sure that you &quot;unplug or eject&quot; the device prior to removal to ensure no loss of memory. I've never booted with the device attached, I always use it after it's already booted.I had to give a presentation at a local university and I put my power point presentation on this device and simply plugged it into one of the students laptops. There are so many uses for such a product.The only negative is with security concerns. I suspect that over time many large companies will find ways to block these types of devices. Also, this card does not have build in security or encryption of the data. Bottom line is this is the floppy drive killer!
these binoculars from Nikon are excellent, providing a great depth of vision and magnification. There's no colour leaching, or bleed, and the rubber diaphragm cap is securely fitted to avoid any over exposure. The bracket and adjusting screw retract smoothly into the lens housing, and the faux-leather carrying case loops nicely over either shoulder. The strap is particularly hard-wearing and does not bite into the flesh, providing a thick sweatshirt is worn. A fetching electric blue colour, the lenses are clean and speck free, granulated glass providing a rich, diverse prism and optical effect. An excellent all round binocular for taking to the races, the opera, or to the football match. Probably best suited to bird-watching, though. All in all, excellent.
I ordered this radio due to reviews, price and convenience. I am an artist and need to move around a lot. It's nice to have the radio clipped to my jeans so I don't miss what I'm listening to.My problem is having to have the antenna moving around so I don't lose reception. It can be tough to manipulate when hands are full of brushes and paint.The lock comes in very handy as I have changed the band (AM/FM) when I leaned against a counter.Another suggestion is rechargeable batteries as this device drains them quickly.Currently, I miss my little radio as my batteries died....
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 had purchased a cheaper cable, and it was terrible, then I saw this one, and was skeptical about the higher price (Only like $3 more) and decided to get it. I am yet to say or learn about any negative aspect of this cable, the video output is clear, the cable is of VERY high quality. I repair computers, and needed a vga cable to connect to my monitor, and with my screen's native resolution of 1900x1200, this cable displays that resolution ultra clear with no fuzz or lines! WILL purchase again and recommend!
I had this for about 8 months and used it less than a dozen times, and it just stopped working. F you Sony and your ridiculous, expensive repair policies.
I have been wearing this headset every day for the past 3 months. Either I am used to the snug fit or I've broken them in but they are comfortable. I have had them on my head for 5 hours and there was slight irritation on my ears just like my previous lighter Labtech LTV-8550 model. I would say my head size is medium since that's the size of my motorcycle helmet. They do look gaudy but that's probably why I purchased them...because they looked like they could handle multiplayer voice gaming w/o my partner hearing all the game noise. Also, I whip them off my head &amp; throw them down @ 5am when I finally call it a night. I'm not too gentle and I wanted something durable. For the price, the new brand/style was worth a shot for me and so far I am pleased with my choice :)
After going through the gamut of antennas for my new 13" Sylvania digital TV set I had almost given up and was ready to return the TV set. Every one of the four "super-duper" antennas I had purchased (some with electric "boost") did not provide a good picture. In frustration I went back to Antenna Web, entered my address, and noticed the column titled "compass heading"....DUH! It seems that no one has emphasized the fact that the digital signals are far more sensitive to direction than analog signals were/are. I took my RCA ANT111, faced it toward the south (towers were at 177-181 degrees), went through the channel setup and voila - perfect pictures on every local channel. The towers are 22 to almost 24 miles away, if anyone wondered. So the last expensive antenna I purchased is going back to the store for a refund. The RCA ANT111 is perfect for my needs.
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.
In my opinion, B+W makes the best ND (also UV and Circular Polarizing) filters! Solid construction and great glass!
This was the right cable for matching my Sony Digital8 Camcorder to my computer's 1394 port for high-speed data transfer. It was much cheaper than buying from Sony.
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.
Here are some Pros and Cons about this mp3/cd player.Pros:-Digitally store your radio stations.-Handles are fixed and don't move so they don't break like other radio handles do.-It comes with a removable power cord, so you don't need batteries if you prefer.-Sound quality is very good.-Overall this radio is very well built and durable.-Volume reaches a very high level while still keeping an excellent quality. Great for loud work environments (that is what I bought it for)-Plays regular cd's, and writable cd's. Regular audio or mp3 format.CONS-Digitally stored radio stations are lost when batteries die or when you unplug the radio's power cord (when no batteries are in it).-Random feature doesn't work well. Playing a 200+ song mp3 disc I created, during an eight hour work day, it played several songs three or four times throughout the day. And it never played half of the songs at all.-No skip protection. So don't place it on a counter or table that gets bumped or knocked very often. It doesn't take much to make this player skip.
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 bought this model and from the get-go VCR playback images were grainy and poor quality. Within three weeks, the VCR stopped recording properly. I am in the process of returning it directly to Toshiba. Btw, their customer service dept. was not very friendly or helpful. This is the last time I'll ever buy a Toshiba product.
It is very disappointing to have 40 pages of paper and only be able to print a little over half that number with the cartridge that comes with it. I now have three unopened packages of paper that I have no cartridge for. I think we should be able to buy just the cartridge when we need to. It sure would be nice. That is why I am only rating one star. Otherwise, it would have been a five.... Thanks, Marsha
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.
These are a great set of headphones. Very loud! Drown outside noise and fit my ears well.
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.
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.
I purchased this HDMI cable in order to connect my laptop computer to my Samsung LCD Tv in order to watch videos, Youtube content, pictures, and play video games on the big screen. This HDMI cable is long enough for me to sit on the couch with my laptop in lap. No more sitting close to the TV or getting up constantly in order to make adjustments to the content on screen. This HDMI cable is also high quality, I can watch blu rays/hd videos with no problems and everything appears clear and sounds great! I told my friends to purchase this high quality hdmi cable because they will not regret it and neither will you.
Para el que busque buen sonido, potencia, calidad y solo dos canales, este es el Receiver indicado, el H/K 3480 es perfecto para escuchar musica, incluso para ver una pelicula en DVD pero debes estar claro en que no es Dolby, 5.1 o 7.1, tampoco tiene entradas opticas, digitales, HDMI ni nada por el estilo, es solo un Receiver de 2 canales, con radio AM/FM, con un excelente sonido y una gran potencia, es de lo mas sencillo, pero es lo que yo estaba buscando, en lo particular el principal uso que le voy a dar sera para ver videos musicales en DVD, y este equipo es mas que suficiente para realizar esa tarea, el sonido es sobresaliente y la potencia es mas que suficiente, ademas el precio es magnifico, apenas 228$ y free Shipping, en BrandMarts esta en 348$ es decir 120$ mas. Yo acople a este Receiver 2 pares de JBL Control 1X y un SubWoofer Infinity PS-12, con un reproductor DVD multizona Philips y un Proyector Canon LV-X6, con lo que logre con un presupuesto limitado obtener, una gran calidad de sonido e imagen para uso domestico. En lo que se refiere a la funcion del V-Max, no creo que sea de las mejores caracteristicas que ofrece este equipo, pero de seguro que existira alguien a quien le apasione esta funcion, yo realmente no la encuentro necesaria. Por el precio, la calidad de sonido y del equipo, y si solo necesitas 2 canales estero pero de buena calidad, esta es la mejor opcion!
My daughter wanted a digital camera for Christmas. She has been using inexpensive film cameras for years. A senior in high school, she is still prone to breaking the camera's battery compartment door after about six months of use a camera and I have to buy her another film camera. The Kodak DX series cameras all have the same type of flimsy battery compartment door. The USB cable to hook the camera to the computer is very tiny and delicate. If you are not gentle with the connector, you could cause damage, rendering the Kodak camera useless. I bought the $280.00 Kodak DX-6340 digital camera for her to use. Since the digital camera is so expensive, I don't want to replace it in six months due to a broken USB connector or a battery compartment door. The Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock 6000 solves both of these problems. There are already a lot of good comments regarding the DX6340 in this forum. I won't repeat what everyone already said. I would say that the best thing about the Kodak DX6340 is its ease of use, but the Kodak Camera Dock 6000 makes the Kodak DX6340 a great camera. It is true you have to buy special rechargeable NIMH batteries to use the Camera Dock 6000. Generic AA sized rechargeable NIMH batteries with a generic battery charger costs less than the Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock 6000, but AA sized rechargeable NIMH batteries cannot be charge inside the DX6340 camera, therefore you would lose the ease of use with that option. There is a brand of NIMH rechargeable battery pack made for the Kodak camera made by DigiPower available for $15.00 (quite reasonable, when you compare that to the cost of proprietary batteries for cell phones and other digital cameras) from Circuit City and other fine photo retailers. Since the Camera Dock 6000 conveniently recharges the battery pack in 3 to 4 hours every time the camera sits in the dock, you never have to open the battery compartment; it would be like charging a cell phone battery. The battery pack should last one or two years before you need to replace the battery. If you want to transfer your picture to the computer, you never have to open another compartment door and connect up a flimsy USB cable to the camera. You connect the same USB cable to the Camera Dock 6000 permanently and forget it. If you want your camera to last a few years, this camera dock goes a long way to extending the life and reliability of any DX series camera. I bought the Kodak Printer Dock 6000 with the DX6340 initially and returned it un-opened after I found the cost of printing at the local Sam's Club a lot cheaper. The Printer Dock 6000 provides the same convenience and provides printing capability at a very steep price. The paper/ink cartridge refill kit costs $25.00 each time and comes with only 40 sheets of single size 4x6 photo paper with exactly enough ink to print 40 photos. That works out to be a costly 63 cents per print. I could get Sam's Club 1 Hour Photo department to print the digital prints for 17 cents a print. Even the local drug store can provide digital prints for half that cost of the Kodak refill kit. So I decided that the Kodak printer supplies are too expensive. The Kodak Camera Dock 6000 on the other hand allows me the same convenience at home to print through a generic photo printer made by Epson, Canon, HP and others at a lower cost using my home computer. However, I'm very lazy when it comes to photo printing and at 17 cents a print from Sam's Club 1 Hour Photo, I don't have to even do the work. Just spend five minutes to put the pictures on a CD and take it over to Sam's Club 1 Hour Photo department. If I want any size other than the single 4x6 size, Sam's Club 1 Hour Photo can do it. Not possible with the Kodak Printer Dock 6000. So, I say the Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock 6000 is definitely a must have option. $80.00 is not a lot to pay for the Camera Dock 6000 to get this level of convenience for the DX series cameras, especially when it makes using the DX6340 similar in ease to using a cell phone. Isn't convenience, the reason for all the cell phones in use today?
After three weeks my computer no longer recognized that the scanner was there. I called tech support (on my dime :( ) and they sent out another cable - no good. Called again (my dime) and they offered to replace it with another. What good is that if it just breaks again? The connector on the back needs some physical support, so make sure you don't breathe on it heavy or anything really violent like that.
it is bigger that I expected but I do not care. good and cool idea and works well.
public service-nec is switching to the mitsubishi 930sb-bkamazon-whether they know it or not - will not be getting any! Your welcome
All of you might be thinking,&quot;why get these when I can get the logitechs for half the price?&quot;. I'll tell you why. Sure, the logitechs sound good, but not nearly as clear as these! The logitechs get very distorted at high levels, because of the type of speakers they use. The monsoons might not have as much bass, but will be more than enough for the computer. They are also very attractive in design. The only down is the price. If you want a decent sounding system on a budget, get the logitechs. But if you desire a little more clarity and very nicely-blended music, and are willing to pay the extra bucks, then this is the perfect system for you.
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.
I've had this camera for a little under a month. It was an upgrade from a 4 year old 4MP camera that I still love. However, I've already put this camera through its paces. I've taken almost 1k pictures and outside of a few that were out of focus (because of me) they all have turned out great. I've shot everything from close up flowers, my son playing, my car after a wax to an entire wedding and reception. First impressions aside, this camera is easy to fall in love with.Nutz and BoltzI wont kid you, the learning curve is two fold and a little steep. There's an "easy" mode with included button(just like those Staples commercials) which out of the box makes the camera almost fool proof. Using the other settings takes a while to get used to, and even after a month of shooting, there is still stuff I don't know how to access on the fly.PictureIn bright sun light the picture quality is simply amazing. Spot on colr and exposure. The images I've captured outdoors have been some of the best, crips and vivid. Indoors with a flash you get good pictures but nothing spectacular, It is though more then what a good point and shoot would produce.Cons:At high ISO settings picture quality starts to get a little grainy, but when you resize the image to something smaller, alot of the picture noise is removed. Also as I've read on other sites a good noise reduction tool (software) is probably a must with any camera over 4MP.Can be slow to auto focus at times, so you may miss a shot. However, it has continuous AF which can really help.Pros:Great picture quality, high ISO settings which can be noisy do capture pictures you wouldn't normally have gotten any other way.Small joystick that gives you quick access to manual focus, exposure settings and other cool features.Captures quicktime video at 640x480 @30f and is pretty good at it. (About 11m for 1gig of SD media)Overall score 9.5 stars I love it!
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 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.
At first when I got the TV hooked up I was a tad disappointed, but being a large tv owner in the past I was certain that after I was able to go through the various options and configurations, everything would be alright. And boy was it! This tv delivers a practically perfect HD picture. Marry it with an HD DVD player (I've got the XA2) or even the new Sony Blu-ray BDP-300 and the picture one gets is nothing short of brilliant. It still has some of the drawbacks of DLP, namely the confined viewing angle, but if you're into watching movies and tv programming from a more straight on angle, the Samsung blows LCD and Plasma out of the water. It's obviously not as "flat", but for the price, and the asthetic look, the Samsung LED DLP is impossible to beat... that and fully realized black levels really shred the competition.
I used this product on a trip through western Arkansas, north and central Louisiana, and Houston TX. It was useless!
I bought this connector was to use the Chroma and Luma signal on an old Commodore 1702 Monitor with various vintage game consoles. I have hooked up a Super Nintendo and an S-Video modified Sega Genesis using this connector.Basically this adapter is used to split the S-video signal into the old style Chroma/Luma signal. This required an s-video cable with RCA video output. . . the problem was the only cable I could find like this had a male S-video cable on it. This adapter provides something for that cable to plug into, and for the game console to connect to.I am satisfied with the image produced. The Commodore 1702 (Built by JVC in the early 1980s)is a fabulous vintage monitor. If you find one, I would highly recommend it for vintage electronics fans and vintage videogame fans. I feel this product allows you to use equipment with S-video with the best "vintage" results (if that makes sense). This is the best I have ever seen these consoles look.My only gripe with this item is that it does feel cheap. . . for the price I wasn't expecting anything fabulous. I'm guessing there are not adapters with any better build quality out there, especially these days. I bought a few of them incase they ever break. I haven't had any trouble with these adapters and they have been producing great results since day 1.If you are a dork like me and want an amazing vintage picture this adapter may be what you're looking for.
Roses are Red, Bluetiful CD Players are Blue, and if your smart, you'll buy one of these too...O.K., I know pretty bad, but music puts me in a good mood, and for some reason so does Blue, especially the Blue on this Player.I don't know why someone else has bashed my beloved CD Player, I have had mine for a little over a year, and have had no problems what so ever. It is the first Memorex product that I have purchased and I would definetly recomend the brand. I was looking at CD-MP3 Players at 3 and 4 X the cost, a friend purchased a Sony and paid over $$$ and mine will do everything that his does, and at the price I paid if it breaks I could buy 3 more for what he paid.Overall, this thing is awsome for the price. I would, and do recomend this player to anyone, especially those just getting into MP3 Files, it is a great product at a great price to find out if you like MP3 Files, and MP3 CD Players.
Just plug it in and it works great -- none of the extenders with an antenna worked as well. Range of the WGX102 is not large but it's easy to move from one electric socket to another so it's easy to get a strong signal wherever you are.
The end of this review is based on a previous review I posted November 25, 2006. I have deleted that review because there are sections of it that are now obsolete (e.g. about the mouse driver crashing: it only happened on one machine which I've since retired). This new review was posted September 18, 2009 but I see that it is still dated November 25, 2006. Obviously when you "delete" an old review, it isn't really deleted. Amazon just won't let you start over! I guess they don't want you "floating to the top."The main reason I deleted my previous review is because I now have tons more experience with this mouse, and have gone through several replacements on different PCs because of the same problem developing. It's odd that I haven't found other reviewers on Amazon making this same complaint because this complaint does appear on the Logitech forum for this and other Logitech mice with a similar left and right button click design.So before I quote from my original review (mostly positive stuff), let me explain the problem with the mouse click that develops over time, and why I think it develops. I believe the problem stems from the fact that the mouse click buttons aren't buttons at all (at least not on the surface), but in fact are spring levers that apparently wear out over time -- in approximately 6 months in my experience. I haven't seen the problem with the right mouse button, probably because it is only used a fraction of the time the left mouse button is used, and so the left mouse button just "wears out."What happens is that the left mouse button starts to "bounce," and once that starts happening it just gets worse and worse. I've had several of these mice develop this problem. Now maybe I've got some kind of bad habit that causes it, but I'm pretty gentle with this mouse (with any mouse actually), and so I doubt it. Also I've experienced an occasional "return to sanity," where the left mouse button starts behaving with 100% reliability, but it inevitably reverts back to its defective state after a week or two of correct behavior.The bouncing is evident when you try to select text by holding down the left button and dragging. If it bounces during this action, you can end up grabbing a portion of the string you're trying to select and dropping it into another position within the string, resulting in scrambled text, and this happens while you're still holding down the left button! Time to hit the undo button on the window.The bouncing is also evident when you let up on the left mouse button. Instead of the selection highlight remaining, it disappears, e.g. the text is no longer selected, as if a click occurred in the act of letting up on the button.Another symptom: you start selecting the portion of the text you want when suddenly the selection stops before you've let up on the button, as if you actually have let up on it, which is what I think is exactly what it is doing!Note that this "bouncing" I'm talking about is obviously happening at the "micro" level: you can't feel it happening. It is only visually apparent, and it is obviously not a software problem because (as I mentioned above), the mouse has brief periods of sanity where it does work properly. This is obviously a mechanical problem with the design of the spring levers posing as buttons.Of course all of this is an enormous hit to my productivity. Sometimes I have to try to select text ten times in a row before it actually sticks and I can then copy and paste, or delete the text. Often no matter how many times I try making a selection it fails and I have to resort to some other trick like triple-clicking a paragraph, grabbing the whole paragraph and moving it somewhere else where I can edit out what I want with the Delete key on my keyboard. Honestly, there is simply no end to the problems caused by a bouncing left mouse button! I just wish there was a left-handed mouse that had true buttons, instead of these spring levers.Complaints to Logitech, I might add are completely ignored. I never get a response. They just want to sell more mice, and that policy works, because I'm about to place an order for my fifth copy! There is no other game in town for us "lefties," so Logitech has us over a barrel. Why not ignore a complaint like this? Why fix a problem that just generates more income for the company? I suppose my increased productivity during the period this mouse works reliably is worth the cost. I just have to face up to the reality that the mouse has to be replaced every six months or so.Addendum 09/24/09: I got a new one today and as expected, it completely fixed my bouncing problem. The one with the bouncing problem will go into a dumpster once I'm convinced the new one isn't going to flake out on me after a couple weeks, like a lot of people complain about (but has never happened to me with the six I've owned over the last three years).The rest of this review is an excerpt from my original review that basically explains why I keep coming back to this mouse, even though it costs me on the average of a hundred bucks a year.The ergonomics of this mouse for left-handed persons is great. Before this mouse I never realized how much of an advantage right-handed people had in mice designed for the shape of the right hand. For that reason alone, this mouse makes me more productive.But there is a hardware problem. I would like to use the middle mouse button to supply the double-click function. But the ability of the middle mouse button to rock back and forth for left and right scrolling makes it almost impossible to map the center click to a double-click. I always end up scrolling left or right when I'm just trying to push the button straight down for my double-click. The work-around is to disable both the left and the right rocking motion. The button still rocks back and forth but it doesn't do anything. I'd just as soon it not rock at all. It's over-design run amuck.In spite of these negatives, I want to emphasize again, how superb the ergonomics is. It really pays to use it with the highest quality mouse "pad" you can afford. I use it with the IcemapGear glass Mousepad, 2nd Edition. It operates as smooth as silk using this pad. Also appreciated is the tiny UCB receiver that is smaller than a stick of gum.
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've had the Acer 204tmi for 9 months now. It has performed flawlessly. Had a few questions for Acer and they were easy to reach and very helpful. Love the sliding track display. It appears this machine has not sold widely, though it deserves to. Couldn't be happier.
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.
Good product, well reviewed, good price, runs quiet..........howevermy drive would power up and shut down repeatedly. Never got my computer to recognize the device because it wouldn't stay powered up. After an hour on the phone with tech support they told me to mail it back with a website to give me a pre- printed return address label. That's all cool, but in the fine print, your mailing cost to send it back is on the buyer and the returned unit will still have the 5 yr warranty but may be factory reconditioned. Hard to feel good about paying an extra $10 to ship and getting a less than new device!
Loved my Christmas gift; still learning all the ins & outs but takes great photos & easy to use!
I've been using this for almost two years with all manner of external Firewire 400 devices and MacBook Pros and it's been a real champ. Alas, last week I "lost" it so I've ordered two more--one to keep at my workstation and one for my travel bag.
Installation was very easy. Documentation was clear and easy to follow.We have very good results, watching TV on the Dell laptop and on the 24 inch wide-screen, flat-panel Dell Monitor with my desktop. It is very convenient to be able to watch TV in every room (say, when our in-laws are here ... everyone gets their own channel!) and the analog cable pipes well into it, too. I've only tried watching TV on my laptop a couple of times: it was fun while traveling. But it is a great way to "grow" the # of TVs we have in the house by 3 more.
Let me start by saying delivery was very fast. The filter arrived in a big box very protected. I use these at work and this one is not very good. I can turn my screen all the way and you can still tell what I am looking at. Its darker but it does not block the screen, its more of a glare guard. Installing was not fun and very frustrating. Also you have to keep these unsightly stickers on your screen for the filter to stay in place. I got this for my 13.3 Macbook it fits. This filter only fits on the black part of my Macbook. When you stick the stickers on it and slide the filter in place it wont go in. You have to peel the stickers up to slide the filter in. And when you peel them up it moves, so now its not perfect on your screen. Overall this filter is unsightly and annoying. I am going to keep it up for a few days to see how I like it. I had a lot of friends want me to tell them how well it works and now after they have seen mine they said forget it. Like I said earlier if you want a glare guard then get it, if you want privacy move on. This product is cheap, and not worth the money.
this arm did exactly what i wanted it to do. Easy to install and easy to use
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.
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!
Found lots of positives when I compared it with my brother-in-law's Sony H2. For one, Canon allows you to zoom in and out while doing a video take, an option Sony does not have. The video quality is far better as well. The camera's flip-open-and-twist&turn; outside display is awesome. I've grown very fond of this camera in the last few days. I've found only one negative, and its big enough for me to give this 4-star rating instead of 5. This camera, per Canon's website, does not imprint time stamps on photographs. I'm used to storing pictures of my daughter since she's growing up so quickly, and to my wife and I, the time stamp holds great value. We'll miss the time stamp.. the positives of the camera however outweigh this negative, and I have every intention of using this camera for a few years.------------------ Update on June 13, 2007 --------------------'GPC' replied to my review stating the ZoomBrowser software that comes with the camera enables one to put in a time stamp on the pictures. This means the option to get a date through the camera directly is not there, but atleast the software gives you the option. I've used this software since, and have time-stamped several pictures and added text too to some of them in my color of choice. Only thing is software doesn't allow you to time-stamp a bulk of pictures.. you can do it to only one at a time.. still I'm glad atleast the option is there. Also, I like the results I've been getting from it.
I bought this sound card exclusively for the Dolby Digital Live feature (get 5.1 through SPDIF in games) and it does the job very well. SPDIF is a digital signal, so there's nothing to worry about the sound quality (I am not sure about the analog connectors though). I suggest downloading the newest drivers from Diamond website instead of using the one that comes with the CD, as they are from 2005. The driver works fine with Windows 7.For the DDL feature to work, make sure you set your output device in windows to Speakers instead of SPDIF. Took me some time until I discovered this.It's certainly the best alternative if you just want a Dolby Digital Live sound card.
This is a pretty good printer. I've had it for about 4 years now. It is really high-quality and useful. It isn't so good on pictures, but I haven't had a problem with it for a few years. If you get this printer, don't ever get paper too small or too big, it will jam the printer and is hard to fix.Sometimes, when I try to print blue or green it gives me purple or yellow instead, no matter how many times I get a new ink cartiledge. However, this only started last month, December 2003.This is overall a very good printer, but with the recent blue and green problems I'll have to give it 4 stars. Thanks for reading my review. I hope it's helpful!Good things:&gt;&gt; It prints EXACTLY what is on the screen&gt;&gt; It is very high-quality&gt;&gt; It won't have problems for a few yearsBad things:&gt;&gt; It isn't so high-quality after a few years&gt;&gt; It isn't so detailed for pictures&gt;&gt; It can be kind of slow sometimes.===========&gt;Selena
I listen to a couple of radio programs on the internet while I take care of routine housework. I needed some external speakers to amplify the volume in order to hear the broadcasts from the next room. These speakers have lived up to my expectations.
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.
This runs as hot and as loud as a full size desktop PC that is on 24 hours a day. It is just as loud and hot even if you turn the unit off(slightly less noise is made when the hard drive is idled). I went so far as to unplug it to make the room quieter and not boiling hot and the channel memory is forgotten every time (the shows I recorded did remain though). It even has to download updates upon every restart which takes a few minutes of staring at a blue screen. The response time is slow and annoying and having used a genuine TiVo before this is a vastly inferior product. The customer rep I had spoke to when I ordered this said it was a Tivo product which was wrong. Directv's customer service has been downright awful when it comes to returning this product and as of right now it is still sitting in my house as I am waiting for return packaging. While I was happy with Directv's service before, I think I will be canceling out of spite. The only reason I did not give it only 1 star is that it did work.
We have only had the ICF-DCK70 player a week or so, but so far I like it very much. The only reason for not going to 5 stars is that the FM reception is only adequate. It is about the same as our old GE spacemaker player that is being replaced.
Este binocular es excelente, brinda una imagen clara. Considero que es un gran producto de poco precio. // This binocular is excellent, offer a clear image. I consider that a great product is by not much price.
I have used this calculator in the past at work and when I left the company I wanted to continue to use this same make and model at my new post. As an accountant the functuality of a 10-key is very important and this calculator meets all my standards and requirements.
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.
Worth Every Penny,This cover, at the price is perfect, the plastic LCD cover is a awesome addition. The fit is good and comfortable. It does exactly what you would want from a cover. The Camera is 600.00 if you want to help protect your investment buy this today.
I bought this one after reading a review elsewhere that stated the Fuji xD to CF adaptor would only work with 128mb cards or smaller. While I do not know if that was true, I had read in at least one place that this Olympus adaptor works with 512mb xD cards. I can indeed verify this claim as I've now used the adaptor to read images from a 512mb Fuji xD card onto my computer using an external firewire CF reader, and also copied images onto a portable storage device (Nixvue Vista) that takes only CF cards.The adaptor box itself claims only that it was "designed" to work with 256mb cards, but would work for sure with 128mb or smaller. I am happy that the Olympus engineers appear to have had the foresight to think people just might use a larger card someday!
I got the minidisc for a birth day present from my mom and dad i am 14 I think it is really nice it rec. really well and the remote control is awsome i think it would be a great buy for any 1 that likes music.
Impresionantes para su bajo costo y su peso es excelente para salidas de campo en observaci&oacute;n de aves y estrellas
Works great with my Canon A-620. May never have to upload pix off of it!
This is a really excellent keyboard. The feel of the keys is like the old Mac keyboards; the keys are slightly concave, which I think feels much better than the new chiclet keys. It reminds me a lot of my iBook keyboard. I went to their website and downloaded the new drivers for leopard, so now the volume buttons work. The only thing is that there is no fn key, so you'll have to use an actual 'delete' key instead of fn + backspace. Really not a problem at all, though!
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!
This monitor/ tv was terrible. One thing broke after the other. The remote went bad, the picture got fuzzy and then went white and the channels didn't change reliably. What? I had many problems, it was terrible. Read the reviews on these guys, you'll see its a chronic issue with them.
Ive owned this exact mouse (but in the white color) for 5 or 6+ years and it just now as of this month is finally showing signs that its time to get a new one. Ive used this mouse for my digital art since day one and its always worked so well. I tried getting a 'fancy' new mouse, a $40 Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 with the new 'blue track' technology. But it just didn't have the same smoothness as this simple, humble little mouse. Well, my art and I arn't agreeing with said fancy mouse, so Im coming on Amazon to get another one of these guys. Never thought I'd see the day where a $40 mouse would be gathering dust while the most basic one will be the one I keep close at all times. :)
I've had these earbuds for about half a year, and so far they've been really great. The only thing I don't like about them is the difference in cord length between the right and left sides, but this isn't a huge problem. Sound quality in my opinion is truly excellent with definitely preeminence placed on the bass range, but that suits my listening style. Compared to the stock Apple earbuds, these are an improvement of several orders of magnitude!! Even though these do not have active noise cancelling, they seal tight enough into the ear canal to block most if not all external noise, which is sweet. Overall, I would definitely buy these again given the excellent sound quality especially at this price point.
I'm surprised this keyboard has such high reviews. I've owned mine for about 6 months and have had nothing but problems when it comes to it pairing via blutooth with Snow Leopard. Every time I try to use the keyboard after it sitting for more than a few minutes, it has to pair itself again with the computer. This usually consists of a 2-4 minute process which includes turning it off AND taking out the batteries. After you put them back in and turn it on, about 1 minute later, it finally pairs itself. This is just too much to have to deal with. If it weren't for that, I would give it a 4 star rating.UPDATE:This piece of junk keyboard now loses it's blutooth connection on a regular basis at random. Sometimes it requires a reboot in order for it to be recognized again. There's a reason why this keyboard is so cheap! I'm getting another keyboard asap! I've had enough!
After trying several other joysticks in the past, I decided to buy this one. Is incredible good priced for its quality.I truly recommend it to anyone looking for a budget joystick. Theres just no competition right now out there.
I ordered the Brevile single serve coffee maker. The price was great, and recieving the product was fast and the packaging was excellent. However; I had to contact the manufacturer because the product would not prime..They were efficient and replaced the item with a new one within 1 week.. I am very pleased with this product...I will share this review with my friends who purchase on lineI am a very satisfied customerTerri
This item gets the job done plain and simple its not the best but it is worth it for the price
Tengo 2 a&ntilde;os usando este producto y en verdad que la calidad de sonido es insuperable, son audifonos de excelente calidad y la durabilidad por igual.No se deje enga&ntilde;ar con productos caros y mediocres en su calidad, compre este y no se arrepentira jamas. No tienen comparacion.
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.
There are more cons than pros with this curling iron.CONS* The tip of the curling iron is rounded, so that it is nearly impossible to get a grip on it while curing your hair.* Because of the badly designed tip, I have burnt myself three times, while only using it twice.* While in use, it will turn off because the on/off button is exactly where most women would place their fingers while curling their hair.* It is awkward to hold and manipulate because of its shape.PROS* If you don't mind a burnt scalp and fingers, and the fact that it will turn off several times as you bump the on/off switch while curling your hair, it will produce good curls.
Just received Q6600 from Amazon and it is the newer G0 stepping version. Runs cool with a Zalman 9700.
I purchased this item for my 10 year old daughter and she really likes the radio and the convenience of the remote.I ,however, expected it to sound a little better based on previous reviews. Overall, we are both satisfied.
Maybe I am paranoid,but, I still do not feel completely safe even with those on ALL my windows. They can be seen from the road so I hope a burglar will pass us by. In the meantime I await my alarm system, maybe then I will get a good night's rest.
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.
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.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.
Buyer Beware: My Mom Loves her Mailstation but hers broke. I was So thrilled to see Amazon still offered them for sale! BUT...Earthlink would NOT transfer her service to a "previously-owned or 'replacement' Mailstation device purchased from a third party". I see now this is also stated on their Mailstation website. Wish I would've known this before purchasing.
This camera takes great pictures!!!! I'm just a novice, but I am thrilled with ease and quality of the Rebel. Finally I have a camera that takes great close ups! I also like the Auto & manual focus feature.
I love this radio not only because it has an MP3 player, but also because I get so many channels. I bought a shower radio from Bed, Bath, and Beyond and I got what I paid for $9.99. This radio has superior sound quality, has an external attenna so you're guaranted to get all channels, and on top of that an mp3 player. Only problem is the buttons covers start peeling off, but works great.
I was looking for a compact but big sounding stereo that could be my primary soundsystem to fill my condo. I owned a pair of Logitech Z2300 2.1 THX speakers with a Apple dock which are great but they were always missing the midtones and a muddy bass. It also looked like a mess of wires with the dock and the subwoofer took a large foot print The Hifi is able to get very crystal clear tones that I was missed from my Technics stereo which I got rid of due to space concerns. The bass may be a concern to some people who enjoy the thump in their songs. You really need to combine the EQ R&B; setting and Bass Boost in the speaker settings to get it going. The price is fairly high (I did pick mine up refurbished from the Apple website) but there's a couple of bonus' that I really like over my previous setup:- Simple, classic looks- Compact size, great for a condo- Added portability with batteries.- Added Line/Optical-in (I'll be connecting my Xbox360 and Macbook Pro)- Added Album art view for colour iPods when playing.
will attempt to get plantronics to warranty it.other than that I have no use for it.
My brother owns this camera and I love using it. It's compact, lightweight, tiny and it fits anywhere. By the way, it takes beautiful pictures, too!
This was a great concept that has been let down by shoddy workmanship. The Cable works just fine, but does not plug into the Palm properly despite having a locking unit. Many times the contacts do not transmit data and the plug has to be moved back and forth to get it working. I am very disappointed!
I bought this organizer after reading several reviews. I didn't want or need all the bells and whistles that the more expensive palms have and this one fits me perfect. It holds all the information that I have kept in my paper organizer and more! There are a lot of other features that I especially like - the capacity to hold photos and the color screen especially.
Amazon is great in still having these mounts - they of high quality and a super price!! They can be used in a variety of position well.
does it say anywhere in manual that this thing is water-proof? It just did for me! I felt so stupid when I saw it lay on the bottom of the laundry machine. but it is still working! Ha, 5 star of course.
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
Take a break from digital photography. Let go of instant gratification. Embrace Lo-Fi photography!This camera is a ton of fun. Load it up with cheap film from the closeout bin of your local camera shop. Snap away at anything at all. Double exposures, color-filled flashes, low-tech panoramics! Get your drugstore to process the film wrong (cross-process slide film) You can't mess up the pictures. They're messed up by design!This funky counter-culture camera takes great "grunge" pictures that are a thousand times more interesting than yet another round of boring snapshots of your friends sitting around the table at Chili's smiling over half-eaten plates of chicken tenders.
The TV is great while it lasts in my case two years and then developed the blue spot and green/yellow tinge. Every other negative revue posted here seems to be in the same boat. I was quoted $2995 for the repair. Clearly if everyone that has purchased this TV is having the same problem then there is a design fault and we should have our TVs replaced with a comparable non defective product, like that will ever happen. $3,000 to watch this TV for a mere 2 years and it is now cost prohibitive to repair. Shame on zenith, I will never buy another zenith product again.UPDATE- MY EXPERIENCE WITH LG ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE:I recently contacted you to obtain service information for my tv which had developed a blue spot and now a full screen green tinge, you gave me the recommended service agents, they picked it up and told me it will cost $2995 to fix, that's more than what I can buy a new one for. How is it that after just 3 years under normal operation a tv can require so much repair that it is cheaper to buy a new one? Clearly this is a defective lemon! What recourse do I have from Zenith in correcting this problem? Regards FreddieREPLY:Dear Freddie, Thank you for inquiring of Zenith Electronics. We sincerely regret that you have experienced difficulties with your Zenith Product. All electronic equipment requires maintenance from time to time despite the most exacting quality control standards at the factory. While we constantly strive for better ways of keeping maintenance to a minimum, occasional failures can occur. The manufacturer's limited warranty is designed to take care of any failures in the early life of the unit. Once this warranty has expired however, the consumer becomes responsible for any repair. Your unit is now approximately 2 years out of the manufacturer's warranty. Regretfully, we are unable to assist you with any of the expense of this repair due the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty. Thank you again for contacting LG Electronics. Neil E-mail Administrator Customer Interactive Center LGEAIRESPONSE TO THIS:Thank you for your comments please forward this email to the president of LG Electronics as I feel that it is his decision on how he wants to proceed.With all the negative revues here on amezaon.com, mine now included on this particular model of television it is clearly a design fault and this needs addressing by LG Electronics.I want my television fixed; I did not pay $3000 dollars to have a TV for 3 years this is absolutely unacceptable and unethical.If my television is not fixed I intend to contact FOX News here in Florida, they have a show called Help Me Howard, who's a lawyer that addresses companies poor business practices on local television.In addition I will report my findings in the incident with LG Electronics to the better business bureau and in addition start a website for all owners of this television to add their comments and experiences of it and looking at amazons' negative revues this would not benefit LG Electronics in any way shape or form.You made a bad product it's clearly flawed, you need to address that and replace that bad product, the negative impact already is extremely damaging to your company.Again I want a television that works, that is what I paid your company for, please advise me on how you want me to proceed?
I bought this mouse 9 months ago for the "family computer", but now I use it on my Mac Pro to replace the unreliable Mighty Mouse. It worked perfectly with no issues, and I was able to set Spaces and Expose to the side buttons easily.This mouse is the perfect balance of reliable quality, good features, comfort, and affordability. The scroll wheel is great and sideways scrolling is very nice. The laser tracking is excellent. The shell may not be as fancy and contoured as some high-end mice, but it is still very comfortable. The 2 extra buttons add nice functionality, but it doesn't have the abundance of extra buttons that some gaming mice do.If you don't need cordless and you don't need a ton of extra buttons, this mouse has all the other perks, like laser and tilt wheel, that a high-end mouse would have. For under $40, you really can't beat it.
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.
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 (...)!
I purchased this product two weeks ago. I am very happy with the performance it gives.
The speakers sound great. The bass is very natural and tight and not boomy. The midrange and highs are clear and natural-sounding. Also, the system can play fairly loudly with no strain. The headphone jack and auxiliary input are useful to have. The speakers feel well-made and have a pleasing heft to them that many of today's products lack. I think that the system is well worth the price. Highly recommended.
I do heavy keyboard work (sometimes 10 hours daily). The new program at work requires a pointing device for some tasks, but I really do not like a mouse--it hurts my hand and I lose keying speed when I take my hands off the keyboard. I can position the EasyCat 2 just below the space bar (similar to where it would be on a notebook computer), which means my hands stay on the keyboard! I find the EasyCat easy to use, also. It is very responsive compared to some touchpads I have used.
I've been looking for something like this for years. I tried it with my t-shirts first, and they dried about 400% faster than with the 97-strand speaker cable I used to use. Incredibly, it made my whites whiter and my colors more vibrant. My wife told me it worked even better with heavy-fabric items like jeans.1 star deducted because the line isn't long enough for a full load of washing, and I was forced to buy a $200 bag of fluoropolymer pegs.
......yes very decent. Doesn't do well in the current games tho, and DON'T expect to be able to run future gamer's with this graphics card. It performs quite well though, it layed it's cards tougher than I expected. It beats out the NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS, even the 64mb version. This is a worth it card for older games, but you can tweak out the setting's in today's 3-D games to have a good trade off between graphics and frame rates. But really? Frame rates? Who needs them? I got a better frame rate in half-life than I did with the ATI Radeon 9700 Pro I tested! This card isn't bad. It can just use more power and features. That's all. Gaining nearly 20-27fps in unreal tournament 2003 with high details enabled and at a decently low to medium resolution.(such as 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768). Really, theyre isn't any urge to upgrade to a advanced 3-D accelerator graphics card with mighty power without having to spend a big buck on a budget, do everyhing card pratically, or top of the line high-end. Todays' games only require a HW T &amp; L enabled graphics card with multi texturing and single pass capabitliesi that's somewhat directx8.1 compatible. So what the radeon 7500 doens't feature programmalbe shaders, 3-D textures, and stuff like that, and doesn't feature fast budget, or high-end acceleration graphics quality, as long as you can play today's games at a playable frame rate with good visual quality and tweak out the settings, there's nothing wrong with this graphics card!!
A Good product. I purchased it for my son's on line tutoring. it serves the purpose. No problems installing and works fine.
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.
The sound of these speakers is so clear and mesmarizing that my brain ceases to process, followed by a dark retreat of all conciousness. When I plugged these speakers into my computer the first time I immediately fell into a heavy sleep. When I awoke six weeks later it was because my power had been cut off. The electric bill saved me from starvation.-Just FYI
I tried 2 of these. When I plugged the first one in, I heard a 'Pop' and saw a small puff of smoke. My Computer (Power Mac dual G5) went dead. On advice of a tech, I opened the Mac and reset it, and turned it back on - it was fine. Whew. I tried the second cable (I know it seems dumb, but I assumed the problem with the first cable must have been a fluke, or due to static electricity or something. But the same thing happened with the second cable. To add insult, the supplier (Cables to Go) wouldn't provide any sort of refund, because the package had been opened.Bottom line, if you use a Mac, be very careful with these. Non-Mac PCs may be find - I haven't tried these cables with any of them.
Used this item to hook up high definition from the Blu ray to my projector on the ceiling which the wire to run needs to be long. Works great now the picture is looking awesome on the big screen. Now I get clearer pictures on the screen. Think of the difference between analog and digital on a big scale. This HDMI 50 foot extension does the job it is suppose to.
This is the best pocket camera I have owned. It has logical and clear menus for manual settings as well as fine images on default. And it is faster than similar cameras I have tried. I liked it so well I bought two additional cameras as gifts for special people.
Actually I expected more than 2hrs' using time after full charge. But the usable time was about 1 hr 30 min. I do not want to recommend this product to other people. You can buy another battery with similar performance at much cheaper price.
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.
Seem's to provide protection for minor bumps for the camera body.I don't use lens protector due to my changing lenses quite often, it just seems to be in the way.
My right ear was damaged due to stroke and placing earplug on my left ear tolisten to music from my MP3 player interfere with my job such as receivingphone calls, portable radio handset messages, verbal and other incoming form ofcommunication. That's why I don't regret buying a Kensington F300 speakerthat is cheap, that was delivered fast and received in good order fitting my daily need. Iworked with highly refutable speaker manufacturer but sad to say the radioset (not company owned) takes time to tune into the target frequency. Using rechargeable battery is discouraged. I would highly recommend to other user owning one.Sincerely,JOEMADZ
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.
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.
I have an old Compaq computer which needed a serious updating of its memory. I have a geek friend who helped me & advised me on what to purchase. This product met all the requirements at a really good price. We installed it and the computer is now running smoothly which has helped me postpone a new computer purchase, while meeting my home computer needs.
I received this computer as a graduation gift about a year and a half ago. About 7 months into using it, the system board failed, meaning that even though the computer was turned on, the screen was blank (I actualy saw another person on here reporting that same issue). Thankfully, it was under warranty, otherwise it would have cost more to fix it than it would to just buy a new computer. It took over a month to fix (kind of an inconvenience when you have online classes). When the computer was a week out of warranty, my first power cord failed. I purchased a new one to the tune of $115. Within a day, the tubing around the wires was beginning to pull away. Within a week, it snapped. I got it replaced free of charge. A month or so later, it snapped again. I went with a universal power cord this time instead. A month later, the power kept flickering in and out, though everything was plugged in. It eventually stopped working altogether. I figured it must be the connector itself, as my power cord was shiny and new. I took my computer in and explained what happened. A day later they called me back and informed me that it was actually the power cord that failed, not my connector, but instead of testing it with another power cord first, they just opened up my computer, which was a flat fee of $160. I c
worked fine no feedback. Maybe the other guys did something wrong like running rca next to or over power wires no issues here.
I remember the first time I saw a large plasma screen TV. It was love at first sight for my eyes, but not my wallet. However, as prices came down, I decided to finally take the plunge and I bought this 50" plasma TV from Sony a couple of months ago. What a tremendous purchase! The picture on high definition channels is just tremendous. I find myself watching a lot more nature and travel shows than before because it seems a lot of these are presented in hi-def now and they just look terrific. DVD movies look very good as well, although hi-def presentations of these movies on my digital cable system look even better than on DVD. Regular digital channels (non-hi def) look pretty good as well.I have my TV hooked up to a 5.1 surround system, so I can't vouch for the sound of the speakers that are integrated with the plasma set, but I am sure that they more than fine, but if you are willing to fork over the kind of money it takes to buy this set, not coordinating it with a good surround system seems like a waste to me. There are plenty of connections on the TV to create a nice setup.After two months, I have absolutely zero complaints. I empathize with the folks who have posted here regarding troubles they have had with the TV and buying it online, but I went to a local home theater store for my purchase and although I probably paid a bit more, they answered my questions, set my system up, tested it thoroughly and have answered the questions I've had since the installation. For a purchase of this magnitude, that may be the way to go.All in all, I'm very happy with my Sony and I think you will be as well.
This is a really nice bag, at a steal of a price. It looks attractive, holds lots of gear, and is very nicely built.It is new, so I can't discuss the long-term handling. With that said, at this price, I don't really care. If it fits your needs, get one while you can.
I suggested this product to my Mom to purchase for my 5 year old twins. At the time, there were not a lot of bad reviews. However, now after the fact, I have 2 players that are headed back to Amazon. I only tried one of them, and 2 minutes into a brand new DVD, the screen froze up. Imagine my daughter's disappointment. I didn't even try my son's because even if it did work, it's still NOT what I had imagined. The screen is sooo small and it doesn't come with anything!I'm a little concerned that Amazon is still selling this thing with hardly any good reviews.Any advice on what to trade it in for? I need something that is durable enough for a 5 year old, but plays actual DVD's.
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 like nice things. i am enjoying this battery grip more than i expected. it counter weights the camera/lens very nicely, and provides the perfect grip for steadier shots. the verticle aspect is a nice convenience, and having all of the important controls right there under your finger is a luxury. i notice no difference between these controls and the ones on the camera. my advice, get this, it's worth it. get it from amazon, and get canon. i own the 430 and the 580 flashes, the 24-105L, the 85/1.8, and the 50/1.4. of all of these things, the most important would be ALL of the lenses, the 580, and the grip. my back is an xti, which i am loving but still learning. happy shooting!!
This is 120mm fan is great.Works very nice.Red LED looks very sharp.Being able to control the speed with a switch is also a plus.Great product.
In the past I have had trouble getting items from Amazon sellers in a fairly quick manner (I think Im used to the quick ship from ebay sellers)but Digital Image Flow did not let me down. I got the item quickly and packaged professionally. I like that they include a key chain to keep the cards together.Thanks Digital Image Flow for the great service.Kelly
I'm a Canon guy, but I have to give it to Nikon on their quality optics. This is probably the best wide-angle CP on the market. It has many layers of multicoating, the edges are knurled so you can grip it to get it on/off and adjust, and you can even still attach a lens cap.I was hesitant to buy this one for my wide-angle lens due to the fact that you could still attach a lens cap. I thought it would vignette, but I read the specs on all of the other available wide-angle CP's and none of them are slimmer than 5mm (which is the thickness of this CP). So, I went ahead a took a leap of faith. I'm glad I did!This is an excellent quality product. Get ONE that will fit your largest diameter lens, and get B+W step-up rings for your other lenses so you can use a CP on all of your lenses without buying a CP for each.
I must say, I am severely disappointed with the D80. I "upgraded" from the Kodak 14n, sacrificing megapixels for speed, shadow detail, and ease of use. Yes, the D80 is better in these capacities, but it lacks in one area that is critical- focusing. I have tried this camera with four lenses, both pro and amateur, including the new 18-200 VR, and still have yet to produce consistently sharp images. I have tried these lenses on two different D80s, and still run into the same problem. It's not motion blur, as the images are frozen, but still have an unacceptable soft-focus to them, almost as if the focal plane is out of alignment. My wife uses the D40 with kit lenses, and doesn't run into this. Now, maybe I'm doing something wrong, and I'm willing to listen, but when a subject is out of focus, shooting in daylight at f16, there's something wrong. I got better focus from my original D1.
Bought this for my first Jeep Jamboree not having a lot of time to mount a full sized CB. It worked Great for our group. If you are not wanting insane long range this will work quite well for occasional use. Never used it out walking around though.
Got a $200 rebate from Nikon on this camera and couldn't pass it up and never happier. Very good all around performance, a few small problems (no Focus Assist light and fairly small LCD are some) but overall a solid camera with a lot of features and unbeatable at the price.For those who are having problems focusing in low light I have to ask, are you shooting on a tripod or by hand? Take advantage of the nice feature whereby this camera shows you the exposure time right on the LCD when taking pictures, at medium and low light levels the camera will often have an exposure time of 1 second or more, this will lead to a blurry shot if it's not heald perfectly steady.If you are having blurry shots at low light, try the same shot on a tripod or just sitting on something solid, I bet the shot will be crystal clear and very bright (I took some late twilight shots tonight and they look almost like midday with the right settings!).Many features seems advanced for a camera of this price range, and sometimes at the cost of point and shoot ability, but if you are looking for a good prosumer level camera I have to say this feels like a solid bet.
i bought the classic for 180 at circiut city it was the best mp3 player ive had yet and ive had like 20 other ones this is the best one it holds over 2000 songs never gives me trouble just a great purchasesony has horriable products im not going to even get intot the problems ive had with them
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.
I ordered the Recoton EP3 Audio Earphone twice. I was delivered speaker extensions both times. I would love to have this product but the company seems to be unable to deliver.
The Toslink digital Optical 3 link was recieved via regualr mail, in a yellow medium .99 mailer. The only protection was that of the small bubble wrap in the orginial box. Looked new, I was worried that it might have been handled roughly,during shipping as it was not packed as should have been for the way it was built. For the cost of the shipping it should have been better. Item does work, but time will tell. I have it conencted to my Direct Tv, Toshiba HD DvD, Playstaion 3 and my Toshiba reciever to the DvD Optical side. No instructions, you have to snap each cable into the switchbox until you here a small click. Be careful, as the optical cables have to go in a certain way. The switchbox is not heavy, in order to switch you have to hold the device and turn the knob. For the price, not a big deal, 101 percent cheaper than buying a new reciver with three optical inputs. I have ony two on mine.Again item is great, shipping/packaging can be improved...
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!
I have had the camera for about 5 months now. I have had a great time learning to use it. Easy to use and takes good pictures. The only negative is that the nighttime and fireworks setting is not the greatest, but is still pretty deciet.
card works great, i bought it for my Nintendo Wii to put all my old original nintendo games on, 4 gig will be more than enough. 2 gb would of prob been enough truthfully for anyone looking to buy an SD card for ur Wii, Just make sure it is an SD HC for the Wii, has to be an HC. atleast that is what i read online. but anyway working great so far. thanks
i bought one for my wife and i am using it just as much as she does until my P880 arrives. i just love the Kodak colors--rich and vibrant. my wide likes it because it performs well and is stylish to boot! this camera works well with the Kodak easyshare printer. it prints without need for a computer in seconds. if hooked to a computer, you can send e-mails at the touch of a button. the prints have a clear coat protection that prevents smudges and fading -- a problem with some ink jet photos. anyhow, love the camera and recommend it highly.
I am using this on a play station 3 on a toshiba t.v. I cannot believe how crystal clear the picture is. I was expecting the graphics to be enhanced a bit, but was blown away by the improvement. I think I read a few posters having problems, but being the low percentage it is worth the risk at this price
Does not hold up well. Unable to close properly after less than 4 months of use. Consider something else.
I've had the Kenwood HTB-S710DV Home Theater System for about 2 months. I like the ease of setting it up and it has all the features I need to hook it up to my Xbox, TV, and other audio sources as well. The reason I gave it four stars is bacause the subwoofer died after 2 months of normal use. I never blasted the bass or kicked it. I guess its a power cord issue or something. Hopefuly Kenwood will help me out.
This is not a bad camera, but it has a few problems, some of them show-stoppers.1. The USB connector is non-standard. Its not a mini-USB connector but one of those more "wierd" connectors. BAD idea. You lose the connector. How do you replace it ? It has happened to me once before with a Toshiba PDR-10. Connectors ought to be standard.2. Linux does not pick it up seamlessly. I have used Canon and Fuji cameras at work for years, and when I plug them in, they get picked up immediately by hal. Not so with this camera. Its software dependent, and that is a *BAD* idea. I am sure I could make it work with digikam with a little work, but I simply do not wish to own a camera that can't do something so basic.3. The flash is pretty bright, and probably eats batteries.4. There is a DC in (3V) port at the side, but this camera does NOT ship with a charger. Pretty dumb, don't you think ? What is the point of this kind of marketing ? Its not as if this camera has such great features that people will spend time online searching for accessories.Since I was unable to transfer my images to my machine, I cannot say how good the pictures it took were.A somewhat disappointing experience, and I am returning this equipment, less than a day after receiving it. This camera is not junk, but it could stand standardization and some redesign, etc.Pay some more money and get yourself a Canon or Sony or Fuji instead.
Traditional mice tend to need cleaning every now and then, and their ability to collect dust can make them very impratical. Optical mice are the solution to this problem. They use optical sensors to track the movement of the mouse, eliminating the need for cleaning the mouse, and for a mousepad.Optical mice are great, and this is a great basic optical mouse. The optical technology in this mouse is good. The sensors track the movement of the mouse very well, and with good precision. I have run some demanding programs, and this mouse seems to work fine within them. The included Intellimouse software extends it capability, and makes the features customizeable. It also lights up, which is a neat feature.Overall, it is a good place to start if you are looking for a basic, and inexpensive optical mouse.
I purchased this fan because my ATI FirePro V7800 video card constantly heated up, 90C and above, causing my computer to blue screen. I installed this fan in the slot just below my video card, easily fitting it between the video card and another card. I have to say at 36 CFM this little fan really blows the hot air out the back. I immediately noticed a significant drop in my average GPU temperature (7 to 10 degrees). I can hear the fan noise but it is fairly insignificant. This is a great little exhaust fan if you want to move some air out of the computer. The fan is inexpensive, small, simple to install, and fits easily in tight spots between PCI cards. I can't speak to durability as I have only had it installed for a couple of days but I will update my review in a couple of months and let you know.
This is well worth the money. You can pay more for the same quality but you can't pay less.
I just bought this used on eBay for $3. Reading the historical reviews here is very interesting and gives some perspective on why ATRAC and Minidisc failed. I didn't realize that Sony bundled Simple Burner with these units, and limited the ATRAC bitrate to 64K under the insane idea that somehow ATRAC was twice as efficient as MP3. It was not. ATRAC3Plus at 64K basically sounded lousy, like any other Codec at 64K. But Sony had to try and prove that they were somehow better than everyone else - so if you bought one of these units, or another unit and ripped your stuff at 64K, then listened to someone's iPod where they were probably ripping to Apple's AAC format at 128K, there was no comparison. I'm well aware of all of the rubbish that Sony spouted about ATRAC3Plus 64 being the equal of MP3s or AAC or WMA at 128K (I have about 10 Minidisc units) - but it was simply not true. Perhaps at very low volumes, on poor quality speakers or headphones you wouldn't be able to tell the difference - but people who said 64K sounded better than MP3 either totally drank the Kool-Aid, had bad headphones, didn't know how to rip good quality MP3 (e.g., LAME VBR), or were deaf. If Sony had just let the user decide which bitrate to use (they provided 48K, 64K, and 256K, and eventually, 96, 128 and 160) - they would have been much better off.
I've been using the JBL references with my ipod for about 8 months now. So much better than the white iPod headphones.Pros:- Plenty of bass- Nice middle range and overall sound- Small physical size- Cool cord/cable- NO LEAKING SOUND - I turn up my music all the way and nobody in public places can hear what Im listening to.- Good included accessories in the package - extra size buds, case, and bigger line-in adapter- REALLY expensive for headphones in their divisionCons:Honestly I really can't think of any
The headphones are adequate for music or radio listening where typically there are not any temporary lapses in audio. For use in conjunction with video they become distracting and annoying due to low level hum/hiss (similar to that in an inexpensive cordless phone). This becomes more noticeable when there are quieter scenes in the video.Sound quality is okay; range reproduction is not to bad for a cordless unit and better than some corded units. There is a volume control on the headset, once I got use to it's location I found myself using it instead of the receiver volume. They are fairly comfortable for short-term usage, anything over 1 hour and they can start to get uncomfortable. This is even more noticeable if glasses are worn, as the smaller cup size on these headphones has a tendency to apply pressure against the glass frames.The range was okay, once they are initially tuned (which does take a little effort). Depending upon the range you are moving, you may need to fine tune them again (not a problem when used with video because you're not moving as much). Fine tuning controls are located on both the base and the headset.Hardware is provided to accommodate almost any hook up configuration required and length of wires was good. The set up instructions were fairly clear and easy to follow (and multi lingual). The set does includes rechargeable ni-card batteries.My main intent was for video usage when I purchased these and these did not meet my expectations (I returned them). If my intended usage was to be audio, I might have given them 3 stars. I will try the Sony MDR-RF930K 900 MHz next.
I got this scanner so to scan my artwork on the computer and it works wonderfully! It's slower than other scanners I've used in the past but for this price you can't go wrong! It does a good job scanning pics and can even scan magazines and whatnot, only the small text isn't really that readable. The photo editing software it comes with isn't the greatest but overall this is a great scanner. And it's so thin and sleek it can even fit on my messy computer desk! (n.n) Another convenient feature is it comes with a USB cable and everything so it's ready to go as soon as you get it. Overall this is a nice little scanner for a nice little price!
Multifunctional camera for the beginner. Easy to use. Only drawback is you must purchase additional components to maximize it's functionality (i.e. flash and lenses).
I like this flash. Relatively speaking it was expensive but worth the investment. Has lots of capabilities and a solid feel. I expect many years of use. Recommended.
If you own an MP3 player and are still using the stock headphones, do yourself a huge favor and buy a pair of these.The stock iPod headphones made my ears hurt after 10 minutes of wearing them and I could never get a good fit. These fit perfectly and I could wear them all day if I wanted to.I'll probably eventually upgrade to some Shures or Etymotics, but for now these work perfectly since I'm on a budget.
For the money you'll spend on it, it's a good thing. Works good, shoots normal pics and it's small and very easy to use. Video shots are very short and I'll not advice to make it. But the most surprising for me was that it doesn't has SD card support and 8MB internal memory is not too much...
The Netgear wireless router product is apparently in working order because I mailed it to my son in Tennessee who got it to work just fine on his equipment which is the same as mine. Surely, I'm not so technically savvy as my son, but I can read and write and follow directions. The setting up of the equipment is quite complicated, in my view, far moreso than it should be. I've set up other peripherals with success, but this product is more than I can handle. I've followed the directions, over and over, and still the router doesn't connect. I've given up. Can't handle the frustration. By the way, I'm way over the age of 13. I have grandchildren over the age of 13.
After researching new digital cameras for several months, I found the Canon SD1000 to be the best camera for the cost. The picture quality is great and the camera options are even better. I found taking pictures to be very easy and like having the many photo shooting options available, like Kids and Pets ( I have two small children ). Even the snow setting works very good. Also, my kids love to use the camera, it is that easy to use. Having the movie mode is great for taking very good quality movies. I would recommend this camera to anyone getting a new one.
The TV is great and it was easy to install. I just wish that the base swiveled. It's pretty light so it's not a big deal. I'd recommend it.
I bought an Asus EEE laptop computer for my granddaughter, and it has been very difficult to find a printer that's compatible with its Linux system. This printer works perfectly! I just had to copy the software CD on to an SD card to install the drivers. Photos look great, and the printer is very easy to use.
I really like this camera. The viewfinder is HUGE! It has 5.1MP, but the pictures look so good you can hardly tell between 5.1 and 6MP. There are a few things I don't like about the camera: 1. When you click for the picture the image will shake (I don't know if that is normal for DCs) 2. The memory card is only 16MB. Other than that this is a darn good camera!
I purchased this Samsung on November 11th after doing extensive research and reading all of the reviews. The set arrived in great condition two hours before the UM vs. Ohio State game (great timing). The picture is amazing and I was completely satisfied until the set started "buzzing" about 6 hours after I turned it on.I called Samsung to complain and they quickly sent out a technician. After changing the power supply, which didn't help at all, the technician called Samsung who explained that Plasmas inherently "buzz" and I should sit further away from the tv. Psh, are you serious? I spend $1400 on supposedly one of the "best" plasma manufacturers around and this is the customer service I get? I'd expect this from a Wal-Mart plasma, but not a Samsung.Bottom Line: Clearly, Samsung makes a great tv, as you can tell from the many wonderful reviews on this site. I'm just warning that this "buzzing" glitch is not cleared up yet and you too may fall victim. Its not like I'm trying to score a new tv here. Mine is only 4 days old, and as much as I enjoy leaving the office to wait for the technician between the hours of 1 and 3, I'd much rather have a tv that performs as plasmas should.Best Bet: Buy the 42 inch Panasonic plasma for the same price - less the "buzzing"
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.
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've had this headset for about 1 year now and so far the sound had stayed consistant and it sounds amazing. the only problem i've experienced is the fact that the cable looks all weird and bent, but other then that the connections are extremly reliable. I've tried these in an airplane and i have to say that the tips cancel noise very nicely and if loud music is your thing, these are very satisfying. The overall headset is good for daily music to in-plane music.
The tape deck arrived in perfect shape and works as described, the output distortion is low and has lots of features, in fact more than I require.
I don't use it often but it works every time I turn it on. Prints fast. Easy to load. I use it to print out text but wanted the ability to print color images if I need to.
Good quality and very easy installation procedure. You can buy a more more expensive product but not necessarily a better one.
Monitor is decent for the money (I purchased it to use for my internet PC) but don't count on ever getting your rebate.I purchased this monitor at Best Buy in June of 2002 along with two CPU's and a number of peripherals, including a Samsung CD-RW. All of the products had mail-in rebates. I was careful to comply with the terms of the rebate (copy of receipt, UPC andpostmark dates). I've received all of my rebates (12 total) except three, all of which were from Samsung products.I contacted the company that handles the Samsung rebates and they told me that I had incorrect serial numbers and/or shipping labels instead of the UPC labels, which was not correct.I will not be purchasing any Samsung product in the future.
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). :)
I really like these headphones! They are comfortable to wear. The active noise reduction really works. They came with a hard, zippered case to keep them clean & protected. I'm very happy with this purchase & recommend these headphones.
I've had this radio for a couple of months now and really couldn't be happier. I won't repeat what has already been said, but I will tell you this: I have not seen a radio yet that can bring in a clear FM signal within my office building. That's where the Sangean comes in...not only does this radio finally allow me to listen to two of my favorite radio stations, it also brings TV audio in clearly too!One tip that I will give is that I have mine resting against a Fellowes Copyholder and that makes it even better because now I don't have to worry about the radio falling over and the speaker now points directly towards me. Here's a link so that you can get a better idea:Fellowes(R) Kopy-Aid(R) Metal Copyholder, BlackThere's really nothing more to say. The speaker sounds great and delivers a perfect level of volume for my needs, reception is better than anything else I've used, and it's small size makes it a perfect little desktop radio!
Sony MDR-W08 EarphonesPros:Comfortable. Lightweight. Headband is barely noticeable and keeps the earphones in my ears. Stay in place when I am moving (I tried jumping up and down with them on). Sound is ok. Don't isolate outside noise, which might be desirable. Short cord may be good while you are on the move. They have markings for right/left sides. Don't cost much. I have had these for years, and they still work.Cons:Feel cheap. Sound is only ok, with too much bass for me. Not isolating outside noise might not be a good thing. Cord is too short for comfortable use on a computer, and impossibly short for use with a TV. The cord goes to both sides of the earphones, which means it gets caught on everything.Other thoughts:These earphones are the only acceptably comfortable headphone/ear bud type device I have used. Ear buds always fall out of my ears, and over-the-ear headphones are uncomfortable for me. However, my primary use for them is on the computer, which is inconvenient due to the very short (only about two feet to the cord split) length.The sound is not that good, with a lot of unpleasant bass, so you may have to adjust the tone settings on your device. There are also ports on the back; you could try to cover these somehow to reduce the bass. I'm not handy so I haven't tried.Overall, I like these, or maybe I should say I don't like any other headphones. Plus these didn't cost a lot, which is good if you are not sure if you'll like them. Buying a premium quality set of headphones or ear buds is a gamble. They might sound great, but it doesn't really matter if they are too uncomfortable to wear. Then you are out a lot of cash.Try these if you can't stand the feeling of other headphones, or if ear buds always fall out of your ears.
These headphones are absolutely fantastic. I purchased these headphones to listen to music and audio off my computer now I find myself able to walk around the entire house without any drop in frequency and absolutely no drifting of the signal or static. The sound from the headphones are not Bose but believe me, the sound is incredible. For the price I wasn't expecting much but to my surprise, I was blown away with the quality and impressive response. You just can't go wrong with the Sennheiser brand. This is my second set of headphones made by Sennheiser (my first set are noise reducing ear buds)and the quality is flawless.
I'm an amateur digital SLR photographer with a large collection of digital family pictures and outdoor travel sceneries. The last few months I decided to seriously start looking for the right digital picture frame that would showcase my pictures to family and friends. My main criteria in choosing the right digital picture frame were; picture clarity, vibrant color definition, easy to set-up/use, and at a good price-to-value ratio.The Kodak EasyShare EX1011 Digital Picture frame met my expectations and then some. It wasn't my first Digital Picture Frame; I actually purchased another brand 10" digital frames based on some good reviews. Unfortunately when I received the other brand and started to use it, the picture quality was lower than I expected and was missing a lot of other functionality that the Koday EasyShare had.The Kodak EasyShare, worked like a champ right out of the box. From the packaging to the instruction manual to the first time you see your pictures on the screen, you knew you were getting a quality product. Here's where the Kodak EasyShare picture frame shines:-Easy to follow instructions. Set up basic system in 15 minutes; add another 15 minutes for WiFi hook up.Can be viewed from different angle and has minimal glare.WiFi capability(EX models only). Once you activated the Wi-Fi capability you get other options like. You can share videos, music and pictures directly from your computer. Use Kodak's Gallery via the internet. Enable automatic time updates via the internet.Enable automatic start and stop time function.I take away one star from my ratings because of minor issues.You can't hang up the EasyShare on the wall easily. Kodak provides one middle hook, but because the picture frame electronics is not balanced properly the picture frame ends up being tilted. Be careful when trying to hook the system to the wall, place a pillow or something soft to break the fall. In the end, I found that the safest place for the digital frame is on the center table.Price is a little higher than most picture frames, but the old adage "You get what you pay for."No randomize picture capability.Detail wireless media connections (to share files from computer) are only available online. Go online to download the wireless media connection instructions. [...]If you are looking for a quality digital picture frame that showcases your pictures in higher definition and quality, you will be pleasantly surprise with the Kodak EasyShare.
Not much to say here. The Iogear works just fine for me, switching quickly every time I double-click the Scroll Lock key. Actually my old non-USB 4-port KVM switch from another manufacturer used to get "stuck" on one port or another on a semi-regular basis, so the reliability of the new switch is a nice change.Although I do not use the switch for my speakers (want to keep internet radio playing regardless of which PC is driving the keyboard, mouse, and monitor), I tried it initially. I did not have any sound problems as many of the other reviewers have noted.
These batteries are better than the old NiCd ones. Here I just want to talk about the different models of these batteries. The oldest model (that I have seen) is 1200 mAh, the newer one is 1600 mAh and the newest one is 1700 mAh. I believe that the older ones will work fine but I think maybe we should not use the different models together because they have different power rating (just like we should not use new and old batteries together). I purchase them from a local store and they have all 3 models on the shelf (same UPC). Later I have to exchange several of them because of the above concern. The two older models are almost identical (blue/gold) except for some small details. The new one is much different (green/silver).
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 :)
________I've been using Lynksys products, almost exclusively, for the past 5 or so years. They usually work, but can be a pain to set up. I just bought a new Intel Centrino-based laptop (Acer Travelmate 800LCi - which is great, too) and was having all sorts of problems trying to get it to connect to my Linksys Wireless 4-port Switch/DSL Router(model BEFW11S4).... WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT!Out of the box and running in 10 minutes! Outstanding installation instructions and everything worked as advertised. I've had it up and running for five days now and I haven't had to reset it once. That's a major improvement over the Lynksys. I've got 6 computers hooked up to it, 3 via cable and 3 via wireless.My only regret - I didn't start with Netgear in the first place! If you're looking for an easy to install and reliable connection (okay, the jury's still out on longterm reliability) in a wireless router, this is the one!! It's even a good looking unit. Way to go, NETGEAR!!BTW, I have no affiliation with Netgear. I'm a software developer at Siemens. I write very few reviews here, but if I'm extremely satisfied and impressed with a product, I'm willing to take the time to reward the manufacturer with a good review.ralph
Beware of the Creative Inspire T3030,the 1/8" Female Audio Jacks (Remote Control / Subwoofer)are made of extremely cheap components leadingto bad contact between them and the male jack.This translates to poor audio quality,(with significant low & high frequency loss)It is a shame that what appeared to be awell designed 2.1 speaker system endedup ruined and sounding slightly better than cheap 5 dollar speakersdue to extremely low quality Female Audio JacksIf you already bought it and you getpowerful & clean deep bass at level 2-4 on the bass dial,then you have a good unit, but if you have to raise bass tolevel 4 and above to get some average bass responsethen more likely than not, you have a damaged female jackon the backside of the subwoofer.It is easy to damage it by just plugging / unplugging your subwoofer to clean it.I know this because I bought two T3030 systems due to their low price.Do yourselves a favor and stay away from the T3030,you've been warned....
If you're considering purchasing the Palm One Tungsten C device to use free wi fi, do not waste your money; it didn't work. I purchased this device in October 2011. The device is too out-dated to work with current wi fi features. If you're considering this device because you want to create documents on the handheld and then sync them onto a laptop/desk top device to work on later, do not purchase this product. The sync process does not work each time you make an attempt. I installed the Palm software on two different computers, a Dell Inspiron 1300 and an Acer netbook, both devices with a minimum of 1 GB of memory and the sync worked sporadically or not at all. If you do not have Microsoft Word installed on your main computer, the sync will not work. Sadly, the expansion cards have limitations as well, preventing you from transferring and editing data between the handheld and your main computer. In short, if you have important documents that you need to sync to a computer, do not buy this product.
I bought it for my overseas trip. It worked very well. I have no complaints.Resolution: sufficient to enjoy movie.sound: just sufficient with supplied ear phone.Operation: Fantastic.Evrybody, who saw me watching movie on this player was really jealous of me. I was offered so many times to sell it. Ultimately, I had to give it as a gift to a relatives's son. Going to buy a new one for me.
When we talk of canon we talk of the best. This product is awesome. Faster printing at better quality with all the ink you'll ever need.
LUV the detach face, smooth on and off. installed myself- no probs... all the memory set up real easy. the wiring was same as most, just get extra. PLENTY fierce volume, sounds TIGHT.
I do not like ear buds to begin with and they would always fall out when I ran.. I decided to purchase these after reading the reviews and they are great! Sound quality is awesome and they are very light weight.. AND they do not fall out when you run!
Bought these speakers thinking they would be as good as the Bose Around Ear Headphones. Very disappointed with the sound quality. Hard to believe that Bose labs created such a crappy product for a whopping $99.00. Competitors like Creative and Altec Lansing make better speakers for half the price. Terribly over priced. Build quality is solid but the sound quality which is what makes the speakers sell, is lacking...... mid range is good, treble is okay but bass is poor. I've heard better speakers that cost half as much. Do not buy Bose Companion 2 Series 2 speakers unless they are selling for $40. Sound cracks at high volume on my computer (75%).I don't think the founder Amar Gopal Bose needed a MIT degree to create such a sub standard product. Bose should learn to keep the quality consistent along their line of products. Or dont over price an average product such as this one. Would definitely not recommend to a friend or family.
This webcam is very easy to install and offers picture technology that is clearest when you have light from a window or lamp facing directly at you. The built in microphone is easy to hear. It works great with SKYPE but not so good with Yahoo!
Works as advertised. I am satisfied with this product. I like the secure, snap-on (USB plug)cover.
Do not buy this CD writer ... you'd be much better off with anything else. I had a hell of a time setting it up, and after much talk with HP tech support (who were no help), I finally got it to work after barebooting my system, taking my laptop off the docking station, not passing through the USB hub, and without task manager and any startup items. What a ROYAL PAIN! Everytime I have to burn a CD it takes forever. Now, it's even refusing to work with my specialized setup and insists on making this noise I've never heard before. JUNK!!
When I read specs for this, I should have looked up "160x160". My ipod nano has a better screen resolution than this thing! Bought it specifically for one program that I would need to stare at constantly, but the screen is too bad.Also, this made me realize, PDAs are just not for me. I wish Apple could put a Palm feature on their iPhone and then I wouldn't need all these gadgets.
I had been wanting to get a CD player in the kitchen so that I could listen to my favorite CD's while preparing meals, etc. Well, this little CD player looks so cute on my counter!! And when I looked at that little speaker, I thought it would probably sound like a squawk box. But it sounds great! And it has a remote control!! I just LOVE this CD player and AM/FM radio. I just got this yesterday, but I think I'll get another one for my sister-in-law for her birthday, 'cause I KNOW she'll want one when she sees mine. If you're in the market for an AM/FM radio with a CD player, this could very well be the one for you. It DOES have a sleep function, but it doesn't have an alarm.
I am very satisfied with this scanner, it's a little slow but for as much as I use it, its great. If you don't need to do a great amount scanning (because of the speed) this is the scanner to buy. This is the third scanner that I have bought over the years, my others (Microtek & HP) while more costly really didn't offer much more than the Canon.
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!
Excellent product for travel and other type usage. It easily fits in my glove box or coat pocket. I am pleased with this product thus far. It has good sound and clarity. Many different options on the unit are available however, when in a vehicle an adapter should be included to securely hang in the vehicle. The belt clip is good but not when using inside the vehicle. I would recommend this product for purchase.
I bought this RipFlash primarily for voice recording, including memos to myself while driving.What I like about the RipFlash:1) Since receiving the unit about 6 months ago I find myself using it for *SO* many things I never thought it would be good for. For example: The "Line In" allows you to capture sound from ANY audio/video or audio-only source. Big deal, right? Well I happen to subscribe to an Internet real estate service that hosts ALL of the author's lectures in streaming media format. Very inconvenient if you don't want to sit in front of the computer for 40+ hours to listen to all the tapes. Enter the PoGo. I unplugged my PC's speakers, plugged in the PoGo (it comes with a Line-In patch cord) into the back of my PC, pressed the "Record" button on the PoGo, clicked the audio file I wanted to capture, then walked away for 1/2 an hour. After downloading several hour's worth (since it is voice-only capture I picked a lower quality level, which uses less memory) I transferred the files from the PoGo to the PC as MP3 files, then burned the real estate lectures onto several audio CDs. Now I can listen any time - anywhere - to what originally forced me to sit in front of my computer for hours!That's just one example of an innovative use for this product. There are literally dozens of useful applications - I think of a new one every few weeks!2) Software for the PC is good, easy to use, and uploads/downloads are pretty darn fast using the provided USB cable.Now for the things I don't like:1) Battery life. Uses 2 standard Alkaline batteries. They last about 10 hours. I found the "Ultra" batteries go about 50% longer, but they cost more. There is no way to plug in an external power supply.2) Documentation is poor. REALLY poor. There are actually CUT OUT pieces of paper with new print on them covering the old print in the manual!!!3) Menu doesn't work well for deleting specific files. Since this base model doesn't identify songs/entries by title, you only get to reference entries by number. The numbers change (re-number again) as you delete entries. I've found the best way around this is to use the PC software that comes with the unit.4) No back-lighting for the display. Hard to view in low-light conditions.(Number 3 and Number 4 are addressed in the RipFlash Plus - spend the few extra bucks - it's worth it!)5) Ear bud headphones sound great, but you gotta have BIG ear holes to have them fit comfortably. I can't go longer than 1/2 an hour before it hurts.I'm very happy with my RipFlash over-all, but I'd recommend spending the few extra bucks to get one of the more expensive RipFlash models of this product line.
Love This system. Fairly easy to set up. Had to call Bose to help on a few things but they were very nice and cooperative in the set up. I also bought the speaker stands so I wouldn't have to put holes in my walls and they are super easy to set up as well. Great sound. Worth the money. Have to get used to the sound coming from behind.
Excellent protective case for Palm device. Very convenient and user friendly for storage of up to 2 SD cards and palm. The only drawback is when charging the unit, the case has to be open and the palm charging adapter rests on the edge of the case. Otherwise very sturdy and reliable protective case.
I have been looking for a new case ever since Case Logic changed their high volume Koskin cases and added the ugly brown stiching and nylon. I had been using some Targus cases, but I think my model was discontinued. I was a little hesitant at first, because I had never even heard of this company before. REST ASSURED! This cases are the real deal! Koskin material on top, bottom, and even on the sides where the zipper is. Inside there is a grey nylon material that provides a nice appearance. The pages are removable and appear very much like the Case Logic variety. The pages are removable and they are divided into two different sections so if you need to remove a page you don't have take out every page from the binder. There are two NON-REMOVABLE CD organizers on the inside of the front and back covers (I believe they hold 16 CD's each). The only thing that is questionable is the nylon handle, but that doesn't bother me too much (I would rather have a handle with a window in it so I can label what volume it is). My binder has perforated koskin material on the front and back which provides a nice balance I think. All in all, I give it as 5 out of 5 EASILY! I plan to order two more as soon as I'm done typing. I paid a little of $40 for it and I think it's worth every penny.
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.
Length:: 0:04 Minsthis is a couple of pics i just scanned. Scanned first thing that i found on my desk - a coupon from a store. You can see that saturated color quality is not that good while photo image is ok (at least for me since i mostly work with web)enjoy.
Battery functions as advertised. It's unfortunate that the batteries for the D100 isn't compatable with the 300 but that's ok. It's a Nikon so I expect it to last. I have batteries for my D100 that are 6 years old and they function almost like new. Being a Nikon battery I expect the same from these. By the way, the two different batteries are compatable with the different chargers. Go figure.
The motherboard is fast and reliable. I am happy with it. However, there are a few issues you should be aware of:- There used to be short occasional glitches in sound, but with newest drivers from chip manufacturers there are no more glitches.- CPU temperature measurement can be outrageously incorrect and it changes with BIOS version- Stupid design where the 3rd eye cable remains attached to the case while all other cables can be detached- ABIT support doesn't respond
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!
Do NOT BUY! I have now bought this product 10 times! and everytime once you put it in your phone the connection slides in, and you have to open it up to use it, then eventually since irs bad quality, the wires berak! HORRIBLE choice
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.
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This digital key chain is more complicated than others I have used. I purchased three different brands of key chains for X-mas gifts for various people. This is the only one I couldn't get to work. This one came with a installation CD that I could not install and therefore could not load pictures on the key chain. Other key chains come with a USB cord and you are on your way. I ended up returning this one and buying another at a store on Christmas Eve.
The only useful feature of this cable is the larger release tabs that make connecting/disconnecting a lot easier. The length is about right.
After 30+ years of using curling irons, I can honestly say that I have tried numerous brands, sizes, types, etc., of available curling irons and have NEVER been as happy with any curling iron as I am with the Infiniti Professional Nano! I actually ordered the 3/4 inch and the 1 1/2 inch and love, love, love them! I have very long hair -- my hair is well more than halfway down my back -- and during the regular M-F work week, I typically curl my hair 3 out of 5 days. The very first day that I switched over from my previous curling iron to using my new Infiniti 3/4 inch, within the first couple of hours of the day, three different people made comments along the lines of "Oh, you curled your hair! Looks really great!" etc. Each time, I commented back, "I've been curling my hair almost every day forever!" Then I would hear, "Really?" That should tell you how well this iron curls and how well the curls hold up! I still have curl in my hair the next morning when I get up! My 18 year old daughter borrowed my Infiniti and, after using it just once, has declared it the best curling iron she's ever used -- now I'm ordering one for her too!
Linksys can't tell me how to make this product work with a wireless LAN.I purchased the WPC54G Notebook adapter, the Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router and a Linksys WMP54G Wireless PCI Adapter. The cards can link with the router, but not send any data. Furthermore, the wireless link doesn't work unless WEP security is off. You have to broadcast your data in the clear!With an all-Linksys solution, you would think Linksys could make this work. Nope. Linksys tech support can't offer any solutions that you can't read off their website. If the website was helpful, that wouldn't be a problem.Don't even think about purchasing this product!
This product works great to protect and store negatives. They are thin but tough. They lay nice and flat and it is possible to make contact prints without removing them from the page.There's a strip on the top that you can write on. I have a ton of old negatives in paper sleeves that I am scanning to my computer with my Canon 8800F and I love being able to protect and organize them as I go.
I got this flash drive and another one which had the push-out USB connector. This one is wonderful, it slips right into my connection, no wrestling.Four GB gives me enough room to put not only all my writing, but also my covers I created in Photoshop. That's pretty neat. I fill up one, take it to the bank and put it in the safe deposit box, and bring home the one from there. I keep a month-to-month backup so I don't lose anything in case of a disaster. I strongly recommend this form of backing up.As usual, all the moving parts (none) make this easy to use. I may even buy another one.
I have kept these laminating sheets on hand for years since finding them in stock at our local Sam's Club. I have used them since I was student teaching in college. Now that I'm homeschooling my own daughter, I wouldn't be without them! They're perfect for laminating visual aids, flash cards...you name it. They're durable and make your teaching aids hold up to years of wear and tear. I only wish Sam's Club would carry them in the store again.
[Vignetting Effect]I bought this filter for my Canon wide angle lens (17-40mm), which is used on a full frame camera (Canon 5D Mark II). One of my main concerns is the vignetting effect on wide angle lens. I am glad that it does not present on this filter.Vignetting effect, or dark corners, is a common problem if you use a regular/non-slim UV filter on a full frame camera. I found that the dark corners start showing up at 30mm or below with my Hoya UV filter. So this problem is not limited to wide angle lens only.While I was researching the problem, I found that the slim filter will solve this problem. However, many people complains about the narrow thread problem of the B+W slim filter. It is hard to snap the lens cap (very loose) and many people ended up loosing their lens caps. Therefore, I decided to give this filter a try. I am glad that I've made an excellent decision. The vignetting effect does not present at all!Here are the lens I've tested on Canon 5D Mark II, and the vignetting effect is zero. Notice that I attach the filter directly onto the lens (i.e., there is no UV filter in between the lens and the UV filter):Canon 17-40mm F/4 LCanon 70-200mm F/4 L IS (via step-up ring)Canon 28-135mm (via step-up ring)FYI, I found that the difference between with and without this filter on Canon 70-200mm F/4 L IS is quite small. Unless it is necessary (e.g., I want to get rid of the reflection from the window), otherwise I don't use this filter with this lens.[Cleaning]Some reviewers said that it is not easy to clean this filter. Personally I haven't experienced this problem. I found that it is very easy to clean this filter.Overall, I highly recommend this filter if you are using an ultra wide angle lens.
The purpose of this review is simply to report that I purchased one of from Amazon in the US and used it for a day or two in Southern California where it worked fine, then took it to Paris, France where it also works just fine walking around. It's first satellite acquisition in the morning sometimes takes a couple minutes, but it always acquires, usually in a few seconds, even in narrow streets with buildings on either side.I will note that there was an available firmware upgrade for mine that I installed before using it. I mentione this because possibly the issues others have with satellite acquisition are fixed with later firmware.BTW I'm not new to GPS. This is about my 10th receiver, starting back with the Garmin GPS12; the point being I'm familiar with the norms for GPS performance.
No problems! Installation was easy and no compatability issues. Installation took less than 15 minutes. Computer flawlessly read new memory. Highly recommend.
With all the hoopla about whether or not the ambilight is a good thing, I have to rate it top-notch. I do not find it distracting as some have written and I think it is a big addition to the overall viewing experience. This is a beautiful TV which looks like a piece of artwork on the wall. Floating with the ambilight background around it reflecting off of the surrounding white pallette, this TV looks almost surreal. For an LCD TV&lt;the color and blacks are amazing, the options with Picture and Ambilight control are numerous and the sound is great. For the price, I am astonished at what a great set this is. My experience with Philips has been very positive including follow up with customer service when problems arise. I highly recommend this TV to anyone who prefers something stylish and unique.
Product works as stated just fine. Copies are sharp and clear. Very good value for the price. Fast ship also.
I just purchased the Jensen JXM900CNBA at a well known discount store/super center. Paid about $50.00 more for a older MDL. I should have shopped here at Amazon and would of purchased the latest MDL at a much lower cost. In any event I do like my receiver and like most of you, I to don't listen to regular FM/AM radio anymore. I definately like the fact about no commercials,that was the selling feature that got me to finally purchase this item. I am ordering the in house docking station so to enjoy on my home system. O yea I will be buying from Amazon as well. It pay's to compare before you buy.
Okay, so everyone complains that it is difficult to find the focus with this thing. Absolutely true but that is what happens to any camera when you seriously alter the focal length of your lens. Depending on the lens you place it on, you'll be lucky to have more than 2mm of depth of field.That being said, I find this thing is a lot of fun to use (don't expect to take a quick snap shot, plan on spending some serious time struggling to take 50+ exposures and maybe if you're lucky you'll get one worth saving - welcome to the world of macro photography!). What I really like about this lens adapter is the ability to really take a picture of the Gnat's a**, not just figuratively but literally. This is great lens adapter but my advise it to understand what it does how it does it before purchasing it. It is not for everyone, especially you point-n-shot guys.
This antenna enables me to obtain all the available on-air channels!And with great reception. You cannot go wrong with this.
There are some misimpressions in the preceeding reviews ... First, the relative merits of NiMH vs, say, duracell. Depends on the NiMH battery and the application.Some NiMH "D" cells are really "AA" cells wrapped in a "D" can. You can tell these from the following indications: 1. They're quite light, and 2. they'll say, oh, between 1800 and 2200 mAH (the amount of power (more or less) that they'll deliver. Of course they don't last as long as Duracell "D" cells. There are others (8000-11000 mAH, heavier in weight) that last about as long, *longer* in high-drain applications. What do I mean by that? A high drain application is where you're throwing out your duracells every week or so :-). Children's swings and digital cameras are a couple of good examples.The high powered NiMH batteries are *expensive* ... until you do the math on throwing away a lot of D cells .... then they're a godsend.As for this charger in particular, it's got some real problems. As I understand it, it charges D cells at about 500 mA for 5 hours (it uses a built-in timer). That's a total, then, of 2500 mAH ... far less than a modern NiMH D cell holds (mine are 8500 mAH). So you charge it again. And again. And again. Each time, you dump 2500 mAH of power into the battery (less, really, since it's not 100% efficient ... some of that energy gets wasted as heat). Get something that'll "look" at the battery as it's charging; that'll check to see, basically, how hard the battery is "pushing back".That said, it's still better than littering the landscape with discarded D cells, and better, too, than lining somebody else's pockets with my dough :-)
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!
I ordered this product for my customer and it does not work right out of the box. I compared it with the one I have which does work, and it turns out that the new connector is wired in the reverse order( for the record, the wiring is not symmetrical ).I thought this probably was a random error, so I requested a return label and ordered another one. To my surprise the second unit is wired in the reverse order too.I think this product came from Meade instrument directly. I wonder if they have a batch of such defective products or if they changed LX200 serial connector wiring after I purchased my telescope. In any case, be aware this may not work on your LX200.On the bright side, you can re-wire the cable yourself. It is a lot less trouble than running around trying to find one that works right out of the box. I would have done it if I was ordering for myself.UPDATE:----------------------------------------------------------------Waring, serious short circuit hazard!!!!!!----------------------------------------------------------------An update to my previous review, DO NOT BUY this product!!! Apart from being wired in the wrong order, this product can potentially cause a short circuit. The un-used wires in the RJ11 to DB9 converter are left dangling inside the casing. One of these un-used wires carries 12V DC from the LX200 telescope. If the 12v wire hits the metal shell on the DB9 connector, it can create a short.At this point I have no idea if this thing burnt my LX200 circuit. I fixed the short and the wiring order, but the serial connection still does not work. I've given my good connector to my client so I will need to get another good one somewhere before I can test my LX200. Only I do not know where to get one because so far both the 2 connectors I ordered from Amazon are bad.-------------------Update-------------------Since I left the last review, I bought another connector from a local store. That one also turned out to be wired in the reverse order. So I am pretty sure the whole batch of connectors are defective.I contacted Meade support, they offered no compensation what so ever. They offered no option to check up my telescope to determine whether a repair is necessary. Instead, they wanted to charge me $500.00 and have me ship telescope to them directly for a "service". They even tried to make it sound like a good deal for the money. The $500 is the flat rate without rebate. I would still say it was not nice even if they had offered to charge me for only the part, labor and shipping. But at the normal rate, it means they also want to make a profit out of their own mistake. I do not see how this can sound right for any reasonable human being.Lucky for me, before I turned into software engineering, I was an electrical engineer. I had a lot of experience designing and more importantly, debugging circuit boards. So I spent $400 for an oscilloscope, $50 for some other tools and a couple of hours of my time to fix it myself. As it turned out, the serial chip(max232) on the circuit board was indeed fried. I ordered a new one, replaced it, and my telescope comm port is working again.I admit I am in really good mood right now since I fixed my telescope and ended up with the long-wanted oscilloscope. But for those who do not take joy out of digging through your $2500 telescope or feeding Meade $500 for no good reason, DO NOT buy this connector!
This item has the wrong plug on it. Instead of the RJ-11 plug which is necessary to use the item as indicated on the package directions, it has a smaller, handset plug. I had to cut off the the plugs and replace them with the proper plug, a RJ-11. If you don't have the ability to rewire these lights, I would steer clear of them. Once they were rewired, they worked as advertised.
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.
The best macro flash on the market! With patience to learn to use is the best option.Hello! (sorry for my English)I have this flash for 4 months and have no hesitation in recommending it as one of the best macro flash in the market. Yes, it is much more expensive than its brother, the MR 14, but well worth it for its easy to configure in many ways and so achieve a professional lighting for any macro shooting. Do not be fooled, is not an easy to use flash. The learning curve can be slow, according to the abilities of each user, but once you learn to use, the results are amazingly.It's a good idea to think about the use of some accessories to change the light, which is usually very strong without the use of additional diffusers. In my case, some were bought right here on Amazon, and others did in my photo-studio. I will upload photos as soon as I can, to show how they were made.I am sorry for the friend "Zafar", but he should read much more before they spend money on something that was not what he needed, and it's not just that they qualified with 3 stars just for their own ignorance.If macro photography is your area of ''work, do not hesitate to buy this flash, the extra money is well justified if you consider the things mentioned here, and you can read in other reviews.Sincerely, Frank!
came without carrying pouch...as i'm an overseas buyer, just gotta live with it.cord length is a tad short and sound quality is lacking as interference can be heard.thickness of cord seem too thin as i've seen the originals.
This came nice and speedy. It was packed so nice and came with a great protective case. it was well protected in the packaging and the product works amazing! i would definitely recommend this product and company!
There are several reasons why I do not recommend this printer:1. Lack of Customer Support. Sony is notorious for bad support. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried getting support via email, chat and phone and did not get any help.2. Picture Quality. While the pictures are sharp, the colors are really off. When I have tried printing several pictures, they come out with a yellow tint. These same pictures were sent to an online printer and came back okay.3. LCD Screen. Even though Sony makes the screen really easy to use, it does not always reflect the exact way a picture comes out. I found myself wasting a lot of paper because the picture on the screen looked good but then printed out too yellow, etc.4. Documentation. The documentation they include with the printer is very poor.I received this printer for Christmas and I am definitely thinking about bringing it back. It is definitely not the quality I expected from Sony.
It's supposed to protect laptops from dust, water, etc., and it does.
The flash is an improvement over the previous 580EX. The base is more solid and the lockdown is improved. The battery compartment is a much better design than the older 580EX, refresh time is better. It is just an overal better designed flash.
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.
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!)
Great product so far.It fits perfect with my home theater.Labeling in the inputs are perfect.Performance is good and the price is really good.
ear pieces too small to stay in place[head set would be better]. any movement causes static that drowns out sound.Because of these problems ,this product was a waste of money.
If you need to extend a usb port so you don't have to crawl under a desk and find an open port on the back of your computer, this works great. If you can get free shipping on this then you probably won't find a better deal around.
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.
Love the receiver. Sounds and looks great!! I wish there is a multi-band built-in equalizer but hey for the price it is a good deal any how!
I bought this camera for an upcoming vacation, and I'm very pleased with it so far. The price was a little more than what I wanted to spend ($320), but for a 3" LCD there's no better deal on the market right now.Pros:--Attractive camera that's slim enough to fit in a big pocket or small purse.--3" LCD is stylish and will impress all your friends. Seems pretty strach-resistant.--Super fast start-up time. Its literally about a second.--Pictures are clear and beautiful!--Rechargable Li-ion battery means you won't fly through expensive AA batteries.--Menu options for flash, picture quality, ISO, self-timer are very intuitive.--In particular, there is a great flash setting takes two consecutive images for each picture; one is the pic with flash, the other is without. You can go back later to decide which picture looks betterCons:--When you're using the LCD viewfinder the picture always looks grainy, but the pictures are perfect on playback so it don't really matter.--If you're comfortable using only the optical viewfinder, like I was, using the LCD alone can be an adjustment.--Menu options for more advanced manual features like white balance are not as clear and accessible as they could be--3.4x optical zoom is good, but not greatSummary:This is the camera I love to keep in my purse for those moments I never anticiapate needing a camera for. You can whip it out, turn it on in a second, use the huge LCD to find the image you want to take and snap. At the most you might spend a few extra seconds changing the settings.While this camera is perfect for me, its not for everyone. If your priorities are an optical viewfinder, powerful zoom, or great manual controls consider something else.
We use this printer for home/small office use and go through 20-30 pages in a week of text, maybe a little color. I bought this printer due to the large capacity ink carts and the promise of decreased per-page cost of a print. The speed is nice and the networking has not given us any trouble, however we connected to one printer on our network with USB and just shared it from there. I haven't tried connecting just to the hub.As far as color goes, I am no art critic but it does OK on the few times we have used it.We have had the printer now for 14 montbs and have only gone through two sets of ink carts (as I recall) due to our low use and the fact we do mostly black. But now the print heads are out. If you re-boot everything and re-set the head firmly you can get one of them to quit flashing on the control panel, but not both.So I thought to myself I'll just buy new heads. HA! Depending on where you get them you have the price of a new printer if you buy both. And after reading all the reviews about this printer on the net it is clear this is a design issue with these printers and their print heads. Reading the reviews before I bought one is what I should have done before I bought it. My second mistake was thinking that HP would put the name OFFICEJET on a more durable printer, and that is why I was willing to pay more to get a better product. "You get what you pay for" didn't work in this case.This would be a 5 star printer if it wasn't for the defective print head design (or print head detection, see below). BUT Do yourself a favor and don't buy this printer. If a consumable like the print heads can't be replaced at reasonable cost, i.e. less than a new printer cost, and they go out frequently, then you are going to buy a new printer every year, maybe sooner. And yes I went through all of the manual cleaning of the printer and heads as suggested.I should mention that I took the printer down to the local printer shop because they had a k5400 that was working. We swapped out the print heads to see if it was just the print heads. Nope. Still wouldn't work. This may be similar those reviews where new print heads were put in and they still wouldn't work. The printer itself decides if the print heads are dead or not, regardless of whether or not the print heads need replacement. Either way you are dead in the water. Save the hassle. Don't buy this printer.
I got this to use with my Hanspring Visor Deluxe. The enclosed instructions made no reference to Palm OS. The box had a sticker on it saying something like: &quot;Now supports Palm/Handspring! For more info, go to http://www.psionusa.com./...&quot; but the specific page did not exist. After I searched the web site to no avail, I emailed tech support and in 2-3 days I did receive correct instructions. In the mean time, I had found another user at VisorCentral who helped me figure it out. The poor documentation is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.I haven't owned it long enough to comment on battery life.Mine doesn't seem to randomly disconnect the way the editorial review suggests. Maybe it's a Revo issue?As an IR solution, it's well done. During a long page download, I aimed modem away from the Visor, cutting off communication between the 2. The modem did not hang up, and the download gracefully resumed when I aimed the modem back.I really like that there's no cable between the modem and the Visor and that I don't have to take another module out of the SpringBoard slot to use it.I expect users of Palm PDAs should have the same successes I have had with my Handspring.
I've had this Netgear router for about 5 years now and I have no complaints what so ever. Over the years, I've also bought the Netgear WNDR3400 (hated it, 5ghz band gave me terrible range, yes I know it won't give you more range than wireless N networks and gave me tons of lag spikes when gaming) and I currently have a D-Link DIR655 which is great. I know my routers and research them before I buy them. First off, I use this router mainly as a repeater just to boost signal for my itouch and phone when using wifi. I have the main signal coming from a Verizon fios router not the D-Link (cause that's 802.11n) and its working great. I also play a game called Combat Arms and this was way back when I tried to play it off the router (before I had my dual band or D-Link) and it would not load at all (probably because it doesn't support gaming). The range on it is very good, I have a 45ft wide house and it reaches end to end. It seems to cut off I'd say 60ft. Compared to the range on the DIR655 I see no differences, only difference is in speeds. Not sure what my dad put in the walls of this house cause it seems to kill any router signal and its hard to find a long range router that out performs my Netgear and D-Link router. This Netgear router is very solid, never had it drop the signal at all and never had any problems with It over the years! For the money, it's hard to beat! Overall this is a very good router and has sufficient range for my needs and speeds are pretty consistent throughout the range band. Although I'm not a fan of Netgear but this product is great for the average joe or just using the wifi for tablets, itouches and similar products!
I purchased the WAP54G wireless access point along with theWPC54G notebook adapter card. I found that the access pointwas very easy to configure. There is a handy reset buttonon the access point that returns you to the factory settingsshould you make an error in configuration that you can'trecover from.The WPC54G notebook adapter card is another matter.The installation documentation did not match the installationsoftware. After I completed the installation, I was no longerable to establish a VPN connection to my corporate office.I kept receiving &quot;Warning 201: Necessary VPN sub-substem isnot available&quot;. I called the 24/7 number and was told that Ineeded to forward ports on my router, etc....... which didnothing to resolve my problem.I decided to uninstall all of Linksys software and wirelesscard. My VPN problem was now a problem on my hardwired nic.I actually had to perform a RESTORE from a RESTORE POINT justprior to my installation of Linksys card and software.Finally I was back to where I started from. I could once againreach my corporate office via VPN. FYI, Laptop is runningWindows ME and VPN is CISCO Version 4.0.3 (A).After MANY hours of research, I solved all of of VPN problems.I downloaded the latest drivers from Linksys.I unzipped the file into a C:\linksys directory on my laptop.I inserted my wireless card and installed the drivers fromC:\linksys. I then installed the software from CD except forthe Odyssey client. Now everything is working, the wirelessor the hard wired nic can be used to establish a VPN connectionto the corporate office.I am very happy with the results I am getting from the productbut I sure wish Linksys would put their documentation house inorder.In short, the product works great but may not work the firsttime. Be sure to check out all of the applications afteryour install as you may need to do a RESTORE, not just anduninstall. Also be aware that WPA (a step above WEP) may notwork unless you are using Windows XP.
Unfortunately the seller sent us an out of date cartridge. This was not mentioned in the sellers information. The date was obvious on the wrapper. I needed to use a color cartridge for some immediate printing so I had no choice but to install it. I only got a few good color sheets. After the initial first sheets the color the printing is now shaded and very light. I am disappointed.
I'm new in wireless networking. Just got this router today, hooked it up and was online in seconds. Works perfect with my Motorola Surfboard cable modem. Took a little more time to set up wireless access, but now everything is up and running smoothly.
An absolute steal! Can't speak about longevity (just got 'em, TWO pair) but sound quality equal to my very expensive Sony MDR V6 set. Unusual to find Sony "anything" discounted.Going to have two very happy Granddaughters - they're not into frequency response curves either! Extremely comfortable, minimal ear pressure.Don't hesitate, these won't be out there for long.
I looked at and priced several camera cases and the ones that appeared to be of any quality were way beyond what I was willing to pay. Not so with this Ape case. An extremely good bye. I have had it for 4 months and am EXTREMELY PLEASED.
After evaluating quite a few portable IPod options including the JBL OnStage, the Logitech MM22s, and the Creative Lab TravelSound, I came to purchase this unit.The packaging for this unit is superb and like no other. The unit, in its folded state, is flat and about the thickness of a deck of cards. It measures 8" wide and 5.5" up and down. To unfold the unit, you tug the top and buttom away from each other and the bottom portioin becomes the base, the connections behind the base, and the speakers become vertical with a slight tilt upwards toward the listener.Firstly I have to say for a speaker this size, the quality of sound is astounding. No it won't touch a larger bookshelf speaker system but its still excellent. Treble energy is on the bright side and, to my ears, there is a slight hump in the mid-high range characteristic of higher priced chain-store speakers. There is no low-bass or mid-bass to speak of but there is a surprising amount of low-mid end sound, however thin it is. For most people, this will give a pretty good illusion of some semblence of bass in this tiny package. There is just enough power to fill a medium size room, however, its ability to image and soundstage more than a near-field listening role is greatly diminized as expected for something this small. All in all, though I prefer the flatter response that high-end speakers are tuned for, this is much more than satisfactory for a portable foldable system. Its not hard to tune a speaker for a flatter response, but generally speaking, most consumer branded speakers edge towards higher treble energy.There is a caveat, however. The best sounding system of all the units I listed is definately the JBL with a much flatter, neutral response. That means it will sound more "full" to your ears, more "natural" sounding. It also has more power than the IM3s giving better ability to image in a bigger room. The problem with the JBL's is that 1) it is not as portable as the Altec IM3's and 2) there is not nearly as many features.And so we get to the reason why this system can be justified at such a price. If the sound is not the best but the price is the highest of the portable IPod systems, then why pay it? The answer is the features. The IM3 comes with adapters for the IPod Mini, the 30/40gb, the 10/15/20gb, and the older non-dockable Ipods via a stereo input connector. As do all the other systems beside the JBL, it can also run quite along time on 4 AA batteries. When running on batteries, the system will automatically go into standby mode after 2 minutes of non-use. This is a great idea to conserve battery life. It also acts a dock, with a standard IPod dock cable in the rear. The power adapter comes with 4 different tips that work in different countries. This is fantastic for us who travel overseas. Also included is a soft, thick carrying back that is just big enough to carry the IM3 and the power transformer. There is rather asinine design flaw to the bag, however. It closes up via 4 fairly strong permanent magnets. Put this thing near your IPod or laptop hard drive and there are no garentees how badly your mp3s or data would be corrupted. This is a pretty bad oversight. The absolutely coolest feature, in my opinion, has to be the little remote that comes with the IM3. It slides neatly into the back of the unit so you won't lose it if you somehow drop it out of your tote bag. The IR receiver is on the front of the base after it folds out. With the remote you have IM3 on/off, Ipod on/off, play/pause, prev/backward, and next/forward. With a little bit of testing, the maximum range is roughly 6 feet. Looking back at this paragraph, its pretty amazing the amount of features packed into the IM3!In conclusion (for those of you skipping all the wordy stuff up there!), you get the best audio quality except for the JBL OnStage's which don't totally qualify as a portable due to its lack of a battery compartment. What you do get is very good treble, acceptable midrange and a system which sounds better than the other small battery power portables. It is featured pack with the ability to be powered in almost any country and comes with a very slick remote. The only thing that prevents me from giving it 5 stars is its price. Even with all those features, it still is a bit overpriced in my humble opinion. But if that laundry list of features is appealiang to you as it was to me, there isn't any choice.
For those who want a replacement for their old HSF, and want to upgrade to something quieter or more effective, your search ends here. The VF700 took me only a few minutes to install, and I was up and running with +50MHz on my GPU core and +40 on the memory. Make sure you have decent case airflow, however, since this product cools very well and as a result dumps a lot of the GPU's hot air into the case.
I needed another power cord because I forgot to bring it with me on a trip, so I ordered one from Amazon and got it in two days (Amazon Prime).This Belkin cord has a higher quality than the one that originally came with my PC, and the price is very reasonable.I recommend it highly.
Out of all of the products for car audio hook up for ipods I found this to be the best.
I bought this bag a few years back (in 08 now it's 2010) because of the cheap price and to carry the the new laptop I had bought at that time. I was going to college as a computer networking major and had to carry my laptop around daily. I did use it for several months but had to stop because of the embarrassment it caused. Basically the plastic hooks that connect the strap to the bag makes a constant "squeeking" noise as I walk. Not only can it be heard indoors and in subways but its so loud it is audible even while walking in the streets. I live in NYC and the only place I couldn't hear it was when I walked the streets of Manhattan since its a little louder there - too bad my college was in Queens :(Anyway the bag itself is pretty good, quality is good as is cushioning. When it rains and you have no umbrella you don't have to worry about the water reaching the machine inside. But it's that darn squeaking that made me retire the bag for good. And the other thing is if you carry the strap over one shoulder instead of wearing it cross shoulder it keeps slipping off and you have to constantly re-adjust it, the small rubber piece you see in the middle of the strap here doesn't stay in place - they should have sealed/sewed it in place and this issue could have been avoided. But that's not that big a deal.So I wouldn't recommend this bag unless you don't get selfconscious about these things - which is kind of hard to do when you emit duck noises with every step you take.
I've had this for a month now and think I've found a possible Fix to most problems here with the USB Port Sleep mode. I previously owned the MX Comfort Duo & Cordless Elite (MX700 @ 5 Years) and the MX5000 seems to be working fine with NONE of the disconnect problems mentioned here. Every button & function work fine including the volume control even though it's a little pathetic (open your media control & watch the Volume on it you'll see it track the keyboard slider perfectly). Tried a game using both pieces and it worked flawless for 2 hours. I even still use the MX700 charger with the MX1000 and have rechargeable batteries in the keyboard.I don't use a Router and don't use the Bluetooth Hub either. In my experience 50% of the problems here are caused by a messed up OS (old drivers, etc) that should be reformatted from scratch. I use 3 different WINXP partitions and not one of them have any Keyboard/Mouse/Setpoint problems except when changing to a new Partition which forces me to reinitialize the keyboard just once for some reason.Another 25% may be caused by poor quality motherboard USB ports (saw this in Forums) which is why you should always try another port. I use an AMD Nvidia Chipset on a Biostar board. I'm guessing almost 50% may also be caused by the USB Sleep mode (#7) below too. Setpoint software isn't the problem either since other Bluetooth combos are fine with it.Other than the corrupted OS which should be done once a Year minimum here's what I've done to minimize the problems.1) Got the Bluetooth transmitter away from the PC & 2.4ghz Phone using the extension.2) I don't use a Router which can be the worse problem at 2.4ghz freqency.3) I DON'T use Vista, Ech!4) If you do disconnect ONLY use the Connection Assistant or Dongle Connect Button and disable the Hub under Connection Assistant/Troubleshoot/Disable.5) The MX1000 mouse has NO sleep mode (off or on ONLY) so if you click a KEY before moving it you get NO lag.6) ONLY use the latest Setpoint 4.4 off the web.7) Here's an unusual but Big one.Found a possible problem in WINXP Device manager under "USB Root Hub/Power Management" where the PC can turn a USB Device OFF (sleep mode) to conserve power and it's Checked ON by default. I turned both HUB power managers OFF and one device I was having problems with was cleared up. (MX5000 keyboard going to sleep maybe)These things might help the other problems here and I've Never had to reinstall the keyboard using Setpoint on a restart using Standby, Hibernate or Full Shutdown either.All around it just seems to be really a good system other than the gimmicky keyboard and cheap feeling mouse Wheel compared to the MX700. With a 3 Year Warranty and paying about $65 after Rebates it's great and if anything dies I just send it back to Logitech to get the latest updated system for a shipping fee.Positives:Good Range, Great looks and Excellent feelLike the layout of both piecesSoftware finally seems to work properly (Setpoint 4.4)Just found out that the Zoom changes Font size quickly while writingthis review!Can't Beat a rechargeable MouseEasy to reinitialize keyboard with Assistant or Dongle if neededNegatives:Gimmicky keyboard and unusual letters make it harder to typeCheap Feeling mouse Wheel from worthless TiltNo replaceable Mouse Battery (what were they thinking)
excellent product just right for the grandson, who will be the owner of item after christmas. great gift for anyone.
This is the best I have found so far... I have used the Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II, and I needed to hold it in my hand to get any kind of reception...not exactly conveniendt when driving. This unit works much better, especially out of the city, where I find the reception to be much stronger.
Unfortunately, this product is incompatible with other products sharing the 2.4 Ghz spectrum.If you have a newer generation of cordless phone (2.4 Ghz) or a Wireless (802.11b) router/gateway, you'll get a lot of interference / lines with your picture.The other &quot;downer&quot; is that the product won't transmit back a signal from your remote control - meaning if you want to change channels at the receiving tv, you have to get up &amp; leave the room.Oddities - There are also vestigial appendages on the device that aren't used - a small antenna on the side, an ABCD switch on the bottom (the manual refers to a channel 3/4 switch -which the A and the B settings are for, but the C and D settings don't do anything), and an IR port designated in the instruction manual as &quot;for future use&quot;.
Great cable, works as good as the $30 one Best Buy wanted to sell me but at 1/4 the cost.
I have had no trouble with this unit, it works as advertised. The battery compartment design however, is a little weird but works okay for me. Like most LED read outs, it can be hard to see in direct sunlight but I use it all hours of the day. The directional feature is very handy for finding hotspots quickly.
When I purchased this unit at Amazon the price was $199.00. The shipment arrived on time via USPS which took about 9 days with the super saver shipping option. I prefer UPS and choose to use UPS from now on. This GPS worked as advertised. No problems so far. I was able to download free NorthAmerica City Navigator NT from a torrent site, but I also ordered and received the latest microSD card for the unit with the same city maps preloaded. The version of map I got for free was not current. I tried to find topo maps for free somewhere on the net, but have been unable to do so. The unit seems to be accurate to within 13 feet as described by technical specifications of the unit. The battery life seems to be amazing which was an important purchasing decision point for me. The backlight is very good and the color display although small is very good. I have used it on some hikes so far and a short camping trip. I also have used it in a vehicle to help me find restaurants in an unfamiliar city. Worked great! This unit tells you when to turn in advance and is accurate to within a couple seconds with its turn commands. I did a lot or shopping before deciding on this particular model. The other acceptable model for my needs was the Garmin 60csx, but costs about $100 more than this Vista HCX. Not worth it in my opinion.
These were a wonderful value and they get the job done. I go to school online and have 2 kids. Sometimes they fight and scream and I just can't concentrate past them, even from another room. Now I can leave the screaming to dad and get my work done.Thank you for some peace & Quiet! Along with concentration..:-)
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.
This device is good, but there are much smaller radios on the market. It also does NOT include NOAA weather channels.
this travel kit is very nice. In addition to normal usage, you can recharge your plam through USB which is very useful. Also, i guess you may plug in other USB device to the car charger. But i'm not sure. Anyway, this kit is very nice.
arrived in two days which i was very excited about. looks like new except for minor scratches on the back, great quality of everything that came with it: buds, usb, and car charger conversion. excellent buy.
Good Camera.No Aberrations at all detectable.Compared it to Digital Rebel (made of Cheap Plastic) and it was no comparision
GREAT IDEA EXCEPT THE CONNECTOR TO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS TOO BIG AND I NEARLY BROKE THE DASHBOARD TRYING TO PLUG IT IN. ALSO THE CONNECTOR THAT GOES TO THE ZUNE DOESNT SEAT PROPERELY. I WISH THAT I COULD RETURN IT BUT THERE WAS NO RETURN INFO IN THE BOX. ALFRED RESLOCK
Es mi primer router inal&aacute;mbrico, y en cuanto a rendimiento, conectividad e instalaci&oacute;n inicial es excelente. Sin embargo, es necesario un conocimiento mas detallado del equipo para programar la seguridad requerida. Luego de varios ensayos y errores, se aprende a conocer el router muy bien y los cambios o modificaciones se realizan muy r&aacute;pido (acceso Web inclusive). Es verdad que frecuentemente se desconecta, por lo cual es bueno cambiar de canal (frecuencia) el enlace con el router, debido a que es principalmente por interferencias.
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.
excellent way to store aps cartridges and index prints. keeps you organized. good quality. about the size of a VHS box.
Unbelievable sound quality. These are probably the best sounding headphones I've ever had the joy of listening too, they look awesome and they fit nicely as well.Only gripe is the open back. Many people won't mind, but the large amount of sound coming from these while listening (even at low volumes) is pretty much a deal-breaker for me.If you want sound perfection and don't mind outside noise, and aren't planning using these in a public setting I would STRONGLY recommend these. However, if you need something quiet or with outside noise reduction look elsewhere.
HiThis product looks great for the price. I think I got the best one which I am looking for..and shipping was also at the right time as promised. I strongly recommend this product with this seller.Thanks
My Plantronics headset caught "disintegrating ear cushion" disease when the foam pads crumbled. These replacements are faux leather, comfy enough and should last longer. They fit the headset well, no issues there.
I've owned this radio for about 3 years now and i've had no problems with it. You can't find another portable radio of this size that provides the sound quality and durability that the PAL does. For those who think the price tag is high...well you get what you pay for.
This being my first -wireless- kb/mouse set, I'm presuming maybetoo much by assuming that this sort of behavior does not occur inthe other main technology (believe it's RF wireless) that isused..I would think by now that any kinks that may have been in a priorgeneration of bluetooth devices would no longer be an issue inthis one (response time, connection, battery life), butunfortunately, this set has all those issues and more.At first, the keyboard was ok, but I had numerous occasions wherethe mouse would lose connection, sometimes for more than a fewminutes. Nothing I did would fix the issue (like attempting amanual reconnect). Almost on cue, if I used the mouse for about4-5 hrs straight, it would seem to lose connection due toinadequate charging.The keyboard is mainly for looks IMO, the lcd display is moreof a gimmick than anything else. But the keyboard did have alot of nice programmable keyboard shortcuts, although I tendedto accidentally hit the mute button on the lower left a lot.But now, after only 1 1/2 weeks of usage, the keyboard batteriesare already drained to the point where I have keypresses repeatthemselves. I tried using rechargeables, but I have to almostchange them out everyday. You'll know when the keyboard batteriesstart being inadequate when you keypress and then you get 4-8repeats of the same key.I don't know if I'm expecting too much out of this wireless setsince this is my first wireless set and I do tend to use thecomputer for at least 6 hrs a day. I don't believe it's adefective product. But I did not expect it to be this bad,especially with one of the newer generations of bluetoothequipment. Again, I'm assuming it's mainly the bluetooth. I havenot seen similar issues with the RF sets that my friends use.My last comment - I ended up putting the bluetooth usb dongleon the front of my computer, which seemed to improve theconnection to the mouse. However, after doing that, any time Itry connecting other usb devices to the 2nd usb port on thefront, the computer no longer recognizes the device. Somehow,the bluetooth device either screwed the usb port up, or maybeis draining more than a usual amount of power?Anyhow, I would highly recommend anything else out thereunless you want a very elegant, compact, and troublesome wirelesskb/mouse combo.
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!
Bad sound, no bass AT ALL, very hollow mid and highs. I'm not even an audiophile by any stretch so buy this for an emergency and don't expect some good sound (not at least for rap). I've had the Philips Hook earphones bought from amazon for the same price and they sound MUCH MUCH better than these. BAD BUY, ALONG WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO ENJOY GOOD MUSIC = 2 stars
My wifes Sansa player refused to hold a charge and she was fairly upset given that she had not used it weekly and this had happened after one year. On an offchance, I tried the battery replacement kit.It was trivial to install and even came with new screws and a precision screw driver. The player now works like a charm again. Well worth the cost of the kit.
Ausome headphones, we use them on any flight... actually we now use them in the terminal waiting area to sleep as the airlines cancel flights.
Given the price and ease of use this camera is a fantastic value. The most frequently used fuctions are easily accessible. Menu based functions are logical & easy to navigate.On the "simple" setting the pictures can sometimes be just average (noise). This is where (I think) most of the dings come from concerning low light performance. However, just a little work with a decent image editing program will improve image output dramatically - so I do not feel the hard dings in some reviews is entirely warranted.If you will play with the other settings at all I think most users will be impressed under most circumstances. In real-world conditions this camera has less shutter lag than it's competitors which should prove to be very attractive to most users.I also considered the competitive models from Canon & Sony and do not regret my choice. The others are certainly viable choices but seem overpriced when compared to the FZ7.BTW: I also purchased a spare battery & 2gb card ($15 on a major promo at tigerdirect). Those items plus the camera and I just barely broke $325.00. What's not to like?
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.
After reciving my Navigon I've become an avid user. My first "True Test" will occure in the middle of June thru July/1st August on a 6500 mile west coast trip. I'll update after my trip.
My employer purchased several HP 4550N printers a year ago. With us, the main advantages are compatibility with several operating systems both on Microsoft and Unix platforms as well as the ability to administer this printer over the network via a web browser. For instance, you can monitor the amount of toner left in each color cartridge so supplies can be restocked more efficiently. Also, remote administration allows for changing printer settings and preventing users from making unauthorized changes.I was part of the setup team. The printer weights 125 pounds and is rather large so at least two people are needed to move it. This makes worthwhile to look into purchasing an onsite maintenance agreement after the standard one-year onsite warranty is up. The installation process is straightforward. After removing the shipping material, the cartridges are installed and the printer automatically goes into calibration to initialize the cartridges. After this is completed and paper trays are filled, a test page can be printed. I was amazed at the printing capabilities of the 4550N when I saw the test page. It is simply incredible. With a 600X600 dots-per-inch print quality, virtually anything can be printed with superb detail. The installation was completed by one of our network administrator who assigned the IP address and then accessed the printer via the network. From what he told me, everything on his end went very smoothly as well.According to HP, the printing costs are 1.5 cents per page for black and 8 cents per page for color printing. This is based on 5% fill for black text and 20% for color. The drum kit is rated for 25000 pages of black text or 6500 pages of color printing. The 4550N printer's intended use is 35000 pages per month. This means that the monthly cost of utilizing this printer at its duty cycle can be anywhere from $627 to $3193. For this reason, your network administrator may want to seriously consider restricting access to this printer to minimize wastage.Performance: Our experience with these printers has been truly positive. Print quality as well as paper feed reliability is excellent. The only glitches we experienced on one or two printers was that the print was off center. This was only noticeable when printing the test page and required a minor adjustment by a service technician. The only other user complaint was noise during the printing process, which was traced to a toner cartridge.
What I like about the recorder is that is lightweighted, great size, buttons are easy to use and not complicated. Although at first I thought I was made a mistake buying it because I was always taking off the batteries to turn it off since the manual doesn't say where to "Turn off" but thanks to the comments of other members I've learned what button to use.In short words, it was worth the price and since this is for personal use...I love it.
I was leary of such a great deal when I placed the order. Arrived promptly and was eveything I hoped for, at a bargain!
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'm a local truck driver that slip-seats everyday, I have a small setup that gets bounced around from truck to truck and it consists of a midland 1001z radio and a lil-wilson antenna, I tuned the antenna up when I got it on the truck I had for that day (your going to need to good pair of bolt cutters cause its not easy to cut the whip but once you do put that little weather cap back on cause that end is sharp) but I have readings below 1.5:1 on all 40 channels and never have a problem getting out or picking up. The magnet has never come undone through the ice & snow of a Buffalo winter and more recently the 60mph winds we had last week on top of me cruising I-90 at 65mph. When the coax of my first lil-wilson got cut because it got stuck in the door jam of that truck I went out and bought another one immediately. If anything ever happened to this one I would go out and buy another one in a heartbeat. Don't hesitate to buy one and don't waste your time on any other antennas.
Great aluminum box. Would buy again. Strong Case for any project and great for RFI or EMI. I would always use Hammond.
I bought this unit for Deer hunting in Minnesota and it works great. I would highly recommend this model.
This reader is junk. It locks up my MacBook Pro every time I try to use it.Can't say anything about Windows...but if you are using a Mac...this reader is not for you.
I bought this card because it only cost $9. after rebate. I didnt read all the reviews before ordering and after reading them I was sure I would be sending this back but after I installed it on my thinkpad it worked very well with my Netgear router. I went to the basement and 2nd floor of my house and never lost reception. It is much faster than my B card. Besides the great price I also like that it only sticks out about a quarter inch on the laptop and is almost unoticeable. I am keeping mine.
I purchased a LIFEDRIVE from Palm and I was immediately thrilled with it and I rated it 5 stars. I purchased a metal protective case for it and I purchased a special remote alpha/numeric keypad. I thought it was the greatest of all the Palm devices I had ever purchased! Having left a positive feedback on this purchase I am no longer allowed to make any further comments.But now I have lost ten years of vital data. I had been buying Palm products every since they had a memory of only half a megabyte. Now I have lost all personal and business information that I acquired over all these last ten years. And when I call them help for they demanded money to simply look into the problem saying they would not be responsible for the cost of any lost data.
What a steal for a 2 gb upgrade right? oh yea I can feel the loading speeds quickening in your minds. It is a great upgrade for my comp and is very strongly built.
Worked just as described, no problems at all. Used to connect a camera to a recorder. Picture quality looks great, no distortion, flickering, etc.
This is one heck of a Notebook / laptop. The 18.5" screen is wonderful and the fact you can have 2 Hard drives is great. I also like having a ESATA port available to connect an external drive with a lot better performance then USB2. Performance is good and Vista isn't really a lot different then WXP and didn't take much getting used to. This isn't a notebook your going to do lot of traveling with but if you want a great machine with all the features and no wires to connect plus the ability to move around a bit this is the Notebook for you. If you can find a notebook with more features then this at a price close to this I'd be surprised.
This radio, at first sign, is great. But, live with it for a while and you will change your attitude quickly.First of all, the plastic that contacts your ears is hard and funky, which is painful after 10 minutes or so. Second, the battery life is HORRIBLE!! I get 1 3-hour baseball game's worth at best. I get a message in the display stating that the battery life is gone, then I can remove and replace the batteries and get more life. Good or bad? This sucks, because the excessive handling and ineffective display are a joke!!I own many other Sony products and I feel that they are living off of their past branding successes. It is apparent to me that they are no longer &quot;top of the line&quot; and are cutting too many corners on the quality. Color me gone!!
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 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.
I purchased the 4GB SDHC Memory Card as a backup to the 2 GB cards that I had, as a backup for a trip. The high capacity and quality of the card enabled me to take over a thousand pictures at the highest resolution my camera could handle and take 15-25 minutes of video, and still have room for ton of pictures more. When you don't want to run out of space, this is a great memory card.
I received 3 rolls of the Neopan 400 Professional black and white from Amazon: I've used two of the three, and both rolls yielded completely blank film upon development. I've used my camera and settings using other film on the same day, and those have turned out fine: it's the film. Not sure that I want to risk losing more memories by using the last roll.
I play at my church every now and then, and when I replaced my old strings with these DR strings, the sound guy thought I had a new guitar. While having a bright and crisp tone, the DR strings also have a full tone. The lower strings growl (in a good way) and give the guitar some personality. For the price, I'll stick with these strings as long as they sell them!
Straight out of the box, this card worked seemlessly with my Inspiron 8100 (four year old laptop) with WinXP without the SP2 package. I don't know why others had a problem with their installation process, perhaps the SP2 package for WinXP caused the incompatability. As for me, I've had this card for more than a month now and it has never caused me any problems. I bought this card specifically for my iPod and it works perfectly.The only downside to this card is the power adaptor. It's a little bulky and now there's one more cord to untangle when I move my laptop around. I tried uploading my iPod without the power adaptor connected and it didn't work so it's definitely necessary.Overall, it's a good adaptor and I recommend it if you like using your iPod or external hard drive, etc. I was afraid to buy it due to the other problematic reviews I read but if it works for you, you won't regret it.
This was a replacement for original. Coiled is more convenient than non-coiled but be careful with plug end. The clip was the weak point on the original equipment. The clip will be under stress when plugged into the escort detector .
I have this mouse. I use this mouse. I don't like this mouse. It looks very cool with my PowerBook, and I don't think the battery life is all that bad. With that said, it does not track well on all surfaces - you need an even surface with a consistent color - when I use this mouse on the back of a book or magazine, it tracks all around. It actually works best on the carpet, if I'm sitting on the floor. A mousepad also works. It is not good for fine movement, either - it doesn't respond the same way a ball mouse would for fine tracking. I haven't used many other optical mice, but I think they probably perform better, generally, for fine tracking.
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 can not tell very much difference in differnt cables and connections. It must take an expet.
I really like this thing. It allow me to take really candid pictures of people and animals. The remote is a lot better than setting the timer and running to be in the picture. It has good range, and is really responsive.
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.
I don't normally use these quick connect plugs because, in the past, the cheap versions I've gotten from Radio Shack or Walmart seemed to cause too much signal loss and picture degradation. I did have a need to more easily connect and diconnect the coax cable on an outdoor TV and I purchased a couple of these. I was very pleasantly surprised that with these higher quality connectors I experienced no such picture degradation. Spend the extra bucks and get good connectors!
This is a really great speaker.. great sound and quality..plus a great price.. would highly recommend it to anyone.. I just love it and so do all of the guests who have listened to it....
If I could give the Casio PV-400 Plus a 0-star review, I would. But unfortunately I can't. I bought this so-called "Pocket Veiwer", which is actually just a cheap and very constipatedly restricting and unupgradable knock-off of the far better Palm OS, with [$] that had taken me a year to save. I was so stupid then. I should have waited a little longer and saved money for the Palm M100, but no, I had to have a pda asap, so I regretfully bought the Casio PV-400 plus, which I might add isn't even a real PDA. I do not have the will to point-out all the bad stuff about this product, but I will name a few of the big ones. Firstly, it is not in the least bit expandable. You can not touch the OS. It is what it is, and you can not change it. You can not add programs, and the few functions it comes with are extremely unsufficient. It lacks the ability to process data, therefore you cannot view documents or code across platforms like you can with Palms and some softwere. Secondly, there is no handwriting recognition. Typing on the keyboard function on the screen using a stylus is extremely frustrating. Additionally, the on-screen keyboard reacts very slowly, so if you are taking notes very quickly during a class or event, you will end up with a bunch of missing letters in your words due to the fact that the keyboard won't pick-up all of the taps when you are typing quickly. Thirdly, the paint on the PV-400 plus gets rubbed-off by it's own flipcover only 2 days after I bought it. Cosmetically, it dies within a week. Finally, the absolute most rediculous limitation of the PV-400 plus is the fact that it is completely and udderly unexpandable in any way whatsoever. Anything you think a PDA should be able to do, it doesn't, or at least doesn't do well. Don't waste your money like I did. Now I'm stuck with a peice of junk. Bottom line is, spend [$] more dollars for the Palm M100. It is only about [...] times the price, but is 10 times the capability.
Finally, a CD case without the tacky zipper that goes all the way around! This one looks like nice enough to display in a bookcase or entertainment center. There are two different kinds of sleeves in it to hold both CDs and DVDs. I used the DVD sleeves to store CD booklets as well allowing me to throw away hundreds of jewel cases (of course, you will want to save some of the cases from your more cherished CDs). You won't believe how much room you save by doing this! Mine held about 80 CDs, but that included a lot of booklets, so just a couple more of these albums and my whole collection is tucked away in a fraction of the space it used to be in.
So, I'm a pretty easygoing guy and I can adapt to pretty much anything. I think overall, the speaker system is an epic victory because of how great it sounds, but the design is just terrible. It really is.Pros:-EXCELLENT sound. The horn tweeters are pretty high and powerful and may be too "harsh" for some ears, but after about 40 hours of breaking them in, it dims to a more tolerable level. System has great substance and balance with good lows, mids, and highs to it and the bass isn't muddy-sounding like it is on some other systems.-Bass packs a serious punch. If you want to piss people off, this would do it. I am in a college dorm room right now and I can never turn my system up more than a quarter of the way without some complaints from neighbors. Luckily, you have a bass control knob to adjust the subwoofer level, but it seriously packs more than enough boom at just 1/4 of the way up. If you are looking for the kind of system that will rattle your room and shake the house, this system is *more* than sufficient at doing that, and with fantastic quality of sound as well!-If you take the covers off of the satellites, it makes you look like you have a home theater system right at your desk. It looks cool.Cons:-There's no on/off switch. Really stupid. Easily remedied by a surge protector with an on/off switch, but seriously. What kind of system comes without an ON/OFF button?-The wires are hardwired into the speakers as opposed to having the clip-on insertion holes. Highly inconvenient for if and when you need to move the speakers around to different locations. If you are not careful, you could damage the connections.-The angle of the satellites cannot be changed. Highly inconvenient for people who need to place their speakers in odd locations higher or lower than the average desk.-One of speakers has every wire and its mother going into it. As opposed to coming from the subwoofer like some other systems, the main power base seems to be in one of the satellites, so it has a line out wire coming from it, a power cord leading to the subwoofer, as well as the actual speaker wire transmitting audio. You're going to have to deal with a nasty cluster of wires coming from it.Overall, since I'm a pretty easygoing guy, I think the system is fine. I have remedied the lack of on/off button with a surge protector, and I just deal with the nasty mess of wires. The sound is incredible and definitely worth the money, but I'm just saying that because I bought this used for about $150 less than the price of a new system. I would probably be much less happy if I had bought it for $250. For an incredible sound, I can sure deal with the stupid design. But from what I have heard from other reviews, there was a previous version of these same speakers that was much better than this. It's up to you-- look into it before you invest a quarter of a thousand bucks!
Excellent digital camera. But, if you have large hands it is hard to hold, for some reason they made it as small as possible. If I wanted small I would have bought a compact camera. I had to buy the optional batter compartment to add more surface area and weight. STill the best.
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.
I don't review often, however just received and tested this Performance Teknique FM transmitter and i have had many other transmitters before, all disappointing in audio quality and signal strength. This is hands down the best quality sound i have ever heard, no background noise, good signal, and serious CD quality sound, better sound quality than some radio stations.
It works great but I am hardly in front of the camera. I always have to reach over the camera.
I received my Plextor Plexwriter in early December 2000. To be honest, I hate EIDE burners. I have used SCSI before and the performance was better. So why would I buy an EIDE CD-RW drive? One person that I have spoken with and is extremely knowledgeable about burners has a Plextor (not this model though). He didn't have one bad thing to say about it. I heard of Plextor about 6 years ago, and decided to look into this. I read about 5 reviews of the Plexwriter, and all were good.The single detail that sold me was BURN-Proof. What this does is when the 2 MB buffer runs out during the burn cycle, the drive stops burning, and remembers where it left off. Once the host drive picks up again, the drive starts where it left off, and continues burning. I only know of 2 drives that include BURN-Proof. The high end ZipCD, and the Plexwriter, although this drive has better reviews.The last CD I burned had over 500 MB of movies on it. While I was burning at 4X (though I could have done 8X just as well), I was downloading full board on my cable modem, I was copying about 2 GB of movies across drives, looking over web sites, and had ICQ going.Let me repeat that: burning a CD at 4X (a generic CD at that), downloading at over 100K/sec, copying 2 GB of files across drives, using the web, and talking in ICQ. So how did the CD come out? Flawless. I wasn't even trying to go easy on it.My system is a Pentium II 450 with 256 MB of RAM. Nothing spectacular. So how slow was it during the burning? I didn't even notice the burn going on.The downside? The drive is expensive..... BUT I have peace of mind knowing that I can go hardcore on burning and do whatever I want with my system and burn flawless CDs. So far I have only burned a few, but they were all perfect. And these aren't expensive CDs either.A friend of mine bought a cheap... burner and won't use anything but ICQ while burning. I FULLY use my machine while burning CDs. The Plexwriter doesn't even care.Simply put, THE BEST drive I have ever used, and the drive is very quiet too. Much quieter than my old Memorex 40X CD-ROM.You decide. I'm sold on Plexwriter 12/10/32A. Keep in mind that the 8/4/32A does NOT have BURN-Proof.
I recieved this item only today, was so excited to get them. I tried to hook them up to two T.V.'s in my home and they did not work on either one. Batteries installed right, hooked up correctly, heard only static! I had ordered wireless phones before from QVC, they worked right out of the box! I would have ordered the same , but can no longer get them from QVC. I would not reccomend these, don't waste your time!
Good filter for computer monitors in high traffic areas. Nothing visible from an angle (only directly behind). Sometimes the little self-adhesive tabs that come with it to keep the filter in place don't work well if the lip on the monitor is angled -- the filter will still slip. But if the lip is "square" it sits just fine.
Ever since Monster decided to mass-market everything that they possibly could, their quality has been steadily declining. This product doesn't even live up to what I expect from a budget brand.The transmission strength seems very low, it seems very hard for the car's radio to lock onto the signal. Even after managing to get the car's stereo to tune in properly, there is considerable hiss and distortion. In addition to that, the sound level is very low, so you need to crank your car stereo volume way up, which only amplifies the background hiss and distortions more.I replaced with with a Belkin Tunecast II. The signal from it is clearer (almost as clear as a regular broadcast radio station), stronger, and louder. All around a better device.
I bought this joystick because I was looking for a simple joystick for flying helicopters in Battlefield Bad Company 2 that wasn't too pricey but was junk either. As soon as the joystick arrived I installed the CD that came with it, plugged the joystick into the USB and it was ready to go. The joystick has a nice sturdy base so your not sliding around on your desk and the controls are nice and smooth. When playing BFBC2 I had to set the keys for the joystick myself, which I was worried about at first, but it turned out to be a lot easier than it seemed. BUT NOTE: the joysticks rudder twist controls will be inverted for some reason and you will need to look up a fix for this online (bfbc2's fault). Overall a great buy, well worth the money.
We have older equipment in our manufacturing facility and some of them still use this tape for data storage. I am glad we are still able to buy them. No issues.
I bought this in conjunction with the sleeve of the same color about 6 months ago. This is a great product. Before my husband would watch tv while using his laptop and he would complain about the heat from his laptop. Now he's on his laptop for hours with this stand without any complaints. The stand may get a bit warm, but your legs dont, plus the angle of the stand makes typing easier.
After trying an amplified antenna (Phillips MANT510) on my new HDTV with very little improvement in reception, I decided to try the DB2. I live 16.3 miles from the broadcast array and am below the crest of a hill but the DB2 pulled in all available stations. It even pulled in a station ~70 miles away and 45 degrees off the direction it's pointed.It does a fair to poor job on the VHF analog channels - but who needs 'em. :)I have it hanging indoors on a wall a foot below the ceiling - it ain't purty - but it sure works!One thing of which to be aware - the unit DOES NOT come with any RG6 cable to connect it to your TV.
Camera has great picture quality for wireless unit in this price range. Easy to use, easy to set up and for the price it's actually a steal. Also the vendor shipped quickly.
We bought this since our kids are still little, and also we didn't want to pay for a expensive permanent pool. We love it! My husband didn't have any trouble putting it up, he put a tarp underneath so the bottom of the pool wouldn't get dirty and be hard to clean off. It is perfect because I hate ladders and it is the perfect height to step in and out of. Our kids loved it too.
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.
Overall this is an excellent mouse. The setup only took about two minutes and default functions work perfectly (right hand setup). As far as the mouse itself goes, it may be a little small than some prefer (more for fingertip clicking than full-palm control), but has a nice sort of rubbery feel to it. The tracking is excellent without any blips and is reletively easy to manipulate from 800dpi to 1600dpi, although determining which one your on may be a challenge (no tell-tale signs except for the middle light blink when a switch is made). The most excellent feature, and the reason I bought this mouse, is that it can still be used while recharging. Just plug in the USB cable and keep going; no wall adapters, no running to the nearest convience store for new batteries, and no little rechargable stand to pack around, just plain simple. The only two faults that I've overlooked/fixed is that the mouse "sleeps" after about one to two minutes of inactivity. It reconnects after about five seconds of constant mouse movement or a click but still can get quite annoying sometimes and there is no cure that I'm aware of yet. The second fault is that the back black cover piece doesn't stay on all too well and the alignment isnt that great (yes, I know I'm a perfectionist) but a little glue and we're all good. These were minor setbacks but may be a major problem for others. All in all, the excellent tracking and non-frequent battery run makes this one hell of a mouse.Note: I am not a gamer and as such have not tested this mouse out on any hardcore graphics games, sorry.
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.
Bought this lens for my Canon XTi in anticipation of a trip to Yellowstone. Obviously the telephoto was the lens of choice for most wildlife shots, but this macro lens was a great addition to bring back flowers, details of rock formations, lichen, etc. The lens functions well, has met or exceeded my expectations. Still in the process of evaluating the photographs, and learning more about using the lens, but very pleased to date.
Bought these in July.Ran regularly in them as well as well as a few races during the summer (half marathon and 10K's).They just died on me. 4 months later.No audio coming out of them unless you apply pressure on the cable portion connecting to the ear buds.No fun.Comfortable. Long cord. Sound was okay. Not as strong as regular ipod headphones.
I ordered this for my daughter for Christmas, and it didn't even last a month. When she plugs in her Nintendo DS Lite, there is a short in the connector, and it only connects for a few seconds before it stops charging.
Having shot film for over 35 years, I researched DSLRs for over six months. Cost was not an issue. The D80 exceeds every need and nearly every want. I've sold prints in galleries and have clients who buy stock photography images--though I'm hardly even a semi-pro. I'm a writer who wanted digital to complement magazine assignments. The D80 is rock solid. The battery outlasts the 2Gb memory card. I use the 18-200 VR Zoom, and if the camera has a shortcoming, it's that 3 fps isn't much if you're at a sporting event. There's a great focus lock though that takes care of nearly all that might otherwise be a problem. A buyer needs to know clearly, though, that camera's don't make bad photographs--photographers do. Learn all you can about the D80 and let it work for you. It's a great piece of equipment.
These binoculars were a very pleasant surprise! The image is very sharp all the way across the field of view (even at the edges), and the images are brighter than I would have thought they would be for 8x21 binoculars (and it's corresponding small exit pupil size). The fact that they have porro prisms makes the big difference. When I compare these to most sets of similar priced 8x21 roof prism binoculars, it becomes quite apparent that roof prism binoculars just don't compare in quality to porro prisms in brightness & contrast, unless a person is willing (and able) to pay for the MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE binoculars that have the higher engineered grade roof prisms. In addition, the close range focus is somewhere between 4 and 5 feet, which is much closer than any other binoculars I have used, or own (with the next best being somewhere between 8 and 10 feet). My only complaint is the the way the neck strap is attached. It only hooks up to one side of the binoculars, rather than on both sides (or in the center). This leaves the binoculars hanging at an angle next to my body, which increases the chances I'll inadvertently grab them in such a way as to get finger smudges on the lenses. In addition, the strap length can't be adjusted, and so the binoculars dangle down almost to my waist. If the strap was attached to both sides of the binoculars, with a way to adjust the length, they would be perfect. But still ... a very nice set of binoculars, especially for the price I paid for them!
I ordered this keyboard after i spilt water on my old apple extended keyboard which i thought was really nice, but wow, this keyboard is so nice. Really comfortable and i feel like i can type much faster. I was doubtful of the reviews that said how good this keyboard really was, but it really is great...
Garbage! Don't waste your time with this, buy a stand alone turntable and either a CD/Cassette/Radio audio system with av inputs or stand alone receivers and speakers. It may cost more, but it'll likely save you the headaches.
I think these are the best thing ever i just wish you could write to them faster... 4x come on i can write to a CD-R at 32x!
This cable Izmir the first I tried witbcmy ps3. It does an amazing job too. 6 feet is pleanty. All in all a good product
Received it and the left ear didn't work out of the box. I tried it in multiple devices. On top of that, the right ear didn't sound very good anyway. Returned it for a refund and got something else.Skip this and spend a little more money. Not worth the risk or poor quality even for listening to spoken word audio.
is missing some of the cables to hook up moniters but other than that I hope it works I like all your products
I bought this product after returning Linksys and D-Link. D-Link was a bad experience - both the product and the tech support. Linksys & Netgear perform pretty much the same way both in terms of the ease of installation, tech support and link quality etc.After normal windows installation, I tried to turn the 128-bit encryption by using the passphrase option. But on my laptop I couldn't do the same passphrase on it. I get "Frame dropped error" with a yellow colored big "W" symbol over the icon on the system tray. The workaround for that it is to generate the encryption in hex on the router and type the hex values manually on the laptop.On the linux side, although I was absolutely hopeless to make it work, surprisingly there are great forums to make it work. www.....org is the best. There are different success stories to make this work.Overall, I am happy about the product. The tech support is also good. The link/signal quality is averaging 80 percent across the house. In the living room it is only in 70% as it is exactly in the opposite side of where the router is located. In kitchen and other places, it is at its upper 90s.Needless to say, microwaves, cordless phones have greater impact on the wireless connection.So get this and you wont regret.Mahesh
I bought this item and it just came a couple days ago and accidentally I ran over it with my car it cracked a little bit but it was still working good after it happened so it is very durable even after it was crushed. I just bought another because its the best I ever owned.
Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)I recieved the camera in good condition. It was easy to learn how to operate and the pictures are terrific. It's nice to order from home and have the product delivered at home.
I recommend the TV, but don't order through Amazon, their shipping company stinks and they damaged the screen which may not be able to be replaced. In short, get the TV, just not through Amazon.
Thought i had a big head till i put these on and looked in the mirror. These things are enormous! But i like them, not heavy at all and comfortable. So far the sound is good. I can get really clear low bass tones. The 10' cord is a big plus but I think the "sound mode" function is worthless. Didn't notice any kind of difference between movie and music. Thats ok cause i didn't buy it for that purpose anyhow. They're good headphones at a great price and im pleased.
I got these in pink for my birthday this year, my birthday was on April 24th and today, one month later, May 25th the left ear bud is dead, no sound comes out of it what so everi only used these for my laptop, but i did use them a lot, on a daily basis, i haven't been overly rough with them at all but i do have to unplug them every night and hide them from my cat lol but there is no wear and tear on the cord at all, and i assumed it was ok to wind them up because they do come with a holder that you wind them around, but as of right now i only have sound in the right ear, and from what i've read in other reviews on here i won't have sound at all soonthey're comfortable, the sound is great, they come in great colors but don't be fooled like i was, i thought the bad reviews was a rare occurrence and if i was careful and only used them at home mine would be fine but i was wrong, i was gentle with them and only had them for a month, the same thing will happen to you, don't buy these, find a more durable pair!
Great price because it fit my old ipod. works very well. absolutely no problems after 15 hours underwater lap swimming.
I thought I was going to have to get new cordless phones, but instead I got new batteries. They were the cheapest at Amazon and my phone is working like new. Before they would die in the middle of a call, with only one warning. Now, I can talk for however long I want and not have to worry about the phone dying in the middle of a very important phone call. It sure makes a difference when you get exactly what you need!
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 device works really well... IF you change it from US frequencies to International as explained by Random Bimms in another review of this product. (Thanks Random!!) I was having trouble finding a clear frequency in the D-FW area until I found the secret of setting it to 87.8 MHz. Too bad this tip isn't included in the instructions. With the USB charging connectivity, this is truly a universal transmitter/charger. Don't lock yourself into a unit that is dedicated to a particular brand/model... this one works with all of them that have a standard stereo headphone jack and USB charging.
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.
Nice Kodak, Nice Pix, easy to use and works well with the dock. Fits in pocket or pocketbook. Very user friendly.
You can depend on Crucial to give you reliable memory at a reasonable price. I learned a long time ago that it does not pay to buy cheap off-brand memory. I have now used Crucial memory in many systems and have never been dissapointed. As another reviewer said, just be sure you buy memory that is compatible with your system. The reliable memory sites make it easy by having you put in your system information. Thanks once again Crucial!
I'm not sure why A-Data can't make a card that doesn't fail so often. Cheap enough, but the warranty system is a little complicated, and replacing junk with more junk doesn't really cut the mustard.
First off, I agree with what the other reviewer says about this case making the DSC-H1 camera look big. This is true, but it does offer a nice layer of protection for the camera. Before I got this case, I never wanted to take the camera anywhere. Now I have peace of mind knowing that the camera is protected.The cam fits into the case lens side pointing down, with a small adjustable (with velcro) padded edge piece meeting with the hand grip portion. And due to the shape of the case, it actually fits better if you have the adapter ring screwed onto the camera.Overall, I am happy with the purchase and feel that the price is fair. (I paid $35, it has now been lowered)
Terrible router. Very unstable, sometimes it works, but after one n ight, it will stop working and you have to reset everything to get it work again. Also, it slows down the internet speed a lot. Very disappointed with it and will buy one from some other manufacturer next time.
I get these small weird little hazy circles on images when I use the flash. I used to think it was the flash reflecting off dust or something creating this, but it happens in just all of my low light picturess. Does anyone else have this problem?
I bought this case as a gift for someone else, but I had previously bought one for my iPod Classic. It works great with it, and I would think it would also work great for the Zune. It's easy to place on your iPod, and the clear protective screen cover is a nice bonus that keeps you from having to put a clear protective skin over the screen. You can also easily remove this screen cover if you wish. I feel like my iPod is well protected in this case. In fact, I've dropped it a couple of times onto a hard surface with no ill effects. I would highly recommend this case.
I got this cable to connect my new Blu-Ray player to my network. I wanted a Cat. 6 cable as I had had a lot of good luck using Cat. 6 cables. It plugged in solidily to both the player and the switch and after being routed I had not problems with the cable. I noted this cable's snagless tab seemed a bit more solid than some I've seen and it seem to help keep the cable from catching on things a bit better. Not a bad cable for the money.
These are excellent! Great sound, and very comfortable. I use them for viewing TV and DVD movies. This is my second set, as i wore out the original pair. I highly recomment them.
This product isn't all that bad compared to more expensive headphones. They take a few days to get used to but then it's good listening. I commute by train everyday to work and these block out the noise while riding and walking through the city. Not the best sound if you like a lot of bass to your music.
I realize that different people will always have different opinions about products. Especially when it comes to audio equipment.I have owned AudioSource products in the distant past. I wasn't sure what to expect with the Amp 300... but, I found it on sale at Fry's for $149 and couldn't pass it up. I bought two of them. Originally, my intent was to keep one and sell one... but, I ended up using both. In fact, I completely gutted my entertainment system... adding the two AudioSource amps along with a Kenwood Amp and Preamp, in addition to a Yamaha Sound Processor. As you can imagine... the result was spectacular!! The sound pressure levels that are possible are just incredible. The clarity... the tone quality... it's exactly what you want. I found the quality of manufacture to be flawless. Maybe the first one's off the production line has issues... all I can say is that I'm very happy with the equipment and will be looking forward to years of enjoyment.
We bought one of these at my workplace to connect a USB only pc to my Linksys KVM. The mouse did not work, the online LED on the KVM flashed constantly, occasionally the KVM would beep and switch to another port without my having done anything. Per cables to go tech support, I tried connecting directly to the PC without the KVM and it appeared to work fine in that configuration. The tech told me that cables to go usb - ps/2 adapter model 32185 uses a different chipset that "seems to be more compatible." I am already using the Trendnet TU-PS2 usb - ps/2 adapter with another PC on the same KVM and it works just fine. Buy the Trendnet adapter instead.
I bought this ibook for my husband and he loves it. He mostly uses it for internet but is impressed with his first Mac. The DVD drive was a bonus as I did not realize it had one when I ordered it. The only down fall is that the battery does not hold much charge (only about an hour) but you can always buy a better one. It's great and for a very reasonable prize.
If you're new to GoTo astronomy I might save you some grief with this scope. When you set up on the two alignment stars after the GPS has found North, you will find the stars to be quite a way off the eyepiece. Don't worry about this, just align to the correct star (this will need quite a bit of scope movement) and all will be o.k. You will find that when you type in your Messier or NGC object, it will now appear right in the middle of the eyepiece. Totally amazing! I've always had astronomy as a hobby, but try as hard as I could I never found the vast majority of Messier objects with my binoculars. With the Nexstar 11 all I had to do was type in the number and it found it immediately. The first time I used this scope I found 27 of the 34 objects listed on one of the pages in Norton's in one observing session. This was the most amazing hour's observing I have ever had. Don't have any worries about buying this scope, it will fulfil your dreams.
I have two SLRs. I fancy manual cameras. But I decided to buy this product so that I could take spontaneous photos when I take my family out to crowded locations and do not have the time to fiddle with the SLR.I love it. It is well built and takes excellent pictures -- just the right thing for snapshots. The controls are well thought out and so is the menu system. The camera is so easy that my technophobe wife can easily operate it. This camera may not be for someone that wants better control over the pictures they take. This is a good digital equivalent of your basic disposable camera.I've lopped off one star for the fixed-focus lens. It would have been better to have autofocus. However as far as I can see the pictures (without zoom) are quite sharp even when blown up to 8x10. I did not buy the dock. Uploading via the little connector from the camera to the PC worked fine and I did not know what benefit an additional docking station brought.
Purchased this and a Wireless Access Point and was surfing the net in 5 minutes! Just don't forget to download the updated drivers first... very new technology and still changing. Check to see what kind of PCMCIA device is in your laptop and if it is a Texas Instrument version be sure to download the correct drivers. Download, installation and checking on my PCMCIA device were included in the 5 minutes noted above. This is a great product. I've seen other wireless networks at my friends' houses and they were slow 10mb versions... the 54g products are nearly as fast as my wired network. I've ripped all the wires out of my house already... except for my wife's old iMac that is still hardwired. Forgot to mention that if you use ZoneAlarms (the freeware version) you will have to kill it before you can get connected to your network. Buy the Linksys 54g setup and you will like it.
After owning this TV/DVD player for three months it has broken down repeatedly and I'm going to be charged $95 to take it to a technician. Don't bother.
Great price, A fraction of what local office supply stores wanted. very happy with this purchase, will order this again.
... they let you enter information into your Palm. Much easier than using your fingers, or a chisel, or talking to your machine.
The styli are of sufficient quality for me to be satisfied with them (= they work), but I have two complaints about this product :- The product is said to be &quot;same as stylus provided with product&quot; and a &quot;genuine Palm quality product&quot;. It is neither. These styli do not fit the silo perfectly and the screws at the top and bottom are badly made, in contrast to the perfect screws and silo fitting of those that were provided with the product.- The price is excessive. Why should a simple piece of mass produced plastic cost over three U.S.$s, especially considering the mediocre quality of the product ?
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.See my article with links to photos comparing multiple B+W 502 graduated neutral density filters in the Photo.net Large Format photography forum:[...]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 adjustable 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
This device has exceeded my expectations. Our primary usage to this point has been for max speed and distance measurement for radio controlled hydroplanes. The small size plus features like tracking "run" time separately from "rest" time along with the custom screen capability has worked out superbly. We can then compare different props and setups and know when we have made an improvement.Meanwhile, my wife has also used it for walking and found the device very simple to use, easy to read and understand and added a fun factor back into her workouts.The Forerunner 101 is an excellent value - I recommend it for everything from the traditional workout usage to things "outside the box", like speed measurement for RC cars, boats and airplanes.
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.
It works just like advertised. Easy set up, and works great. I work from home and can easily switch between my home computer and my work computer. Just hitting Scroll Lock twice switches me. And it's even customizable. I'm sharing a monitor, keyboard and mouse between the two computers. I have the option to also share the speakers, but listen to my music from my home computer, so I'm not sharing my speakers.A great buy!
I'm older now and my digital stereo earphones especially with the carry case was welled received my me. Would recommend to a friend.
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 [...].
This is a great product. I'm using the the bag that was included in the kit for my cam corder it didn't look like the one pictured but it's ok. The batteries that are included are not Canon brand but are higher capacity. The charger is ok but the batteries fit loose in it, but it works and it comes wth a car adapter. Instalation of the grip was easy.I don't have lage hands but the grip definatley improves the feel of the 400D in my hand. For what you get it's woth the price. I would recomend this product.
These headphones are just awesome. I use them mainly at work, and it really helps me concentrate at my work as it zones out all the disturbances completely.Without music, the NC doesn't take all noises out. It helps to take out many things, like the A/C noise. With music on, it zones out everything completely. I don't even have to crank up the volume and still I can't hear anything what's going on around me. Just superb.Just today had my first flight with these, and again the NC cut most of the ambient noise. Some engine noise, mostly low rumble was left, but significantly reduced. I haven't had yet long flight where I would have slept, as that's one of the major point of having them during flight. These fit quite comfortably, so I'd assume my ears wouldn't hurt too much even after long periods. Many headphones are uncomfortable for me as I'm wearing glasses, and many headphones squeeze the glasses between the ear and skull.As for audio quality, these are better than I feared for. They don't get up to the level of my non-noise canceling Sennheisers, but that would be too much to ask for. As these are targeted to be used at a noisy environment, the audio quality is more than adequate.On the flight, I was hoping the person next to me having the Bose NC, so I could compare them side-by-side. Have to do that in some future flight.Overall, highly recommended.
Very cool, great picture. Not super user-friendly... well my mom hasn't figured out how to really use it yet. But great product!
Personally, I prefer using a sharpie to label my baby's clothes, but my wife is into the whole label maker thing and labels everything that's his. Sooo, I went and got this product. It does what it's supposed to do, but be remember that any iron on adhesive will eventually fail after time. Otherwise, I like the labels.
This item, as stated before, arrives in a box with a plug and the antenna only, no directions. Here they are: Screw it into your TV's HDTV tuner; Plug in the amplifier if you need it; use your TV to scan for digital channels.That's it.I had to scan three times to get the channels as clear as I thought they should be, and after the third time was done, everything was perfect! Granted, I have a direct line-of-sight with the Empire State Building, so they should be.The only annoyance is that if you have to have the back antenna's up this thing is pretty big, not something easily hid. But if you can get the channels without them (as I was able) it's slim enough to hide anywhere. I put mine vertically behind the TV without any interference--and that's against a brick wall.
Great camera, and for the price you can't beat it. I've been using it for about 3 months now.I found the controls very intuitive and learned how to manuver through the menus quickly. The quality is superb.The small size is perfect for my little hands, but may perhaps be uncomfortable or awkward for a bigger person.
I was looking for a case that would JUST perfectly fit my X61, and this one is close, but it's still a bit too long. (but too short of course to store anything else in the case). But it will work just fine as a grab-n-go case for my notebook. If I need to take more gear I just throw it in the bigger notebook satchel.
Working good, I have older motherboard. Its a slot 1 motherboard and it did not have a place for cpu fan.
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..
I bought a vintage polaroid camera that takes this film, and was so excited to try it, until I see the film when it comes out of my camera...it has a Budweiser beer ad on it!It says Budweiser, and budweiser.com on the bottom of my film, and all around it it's blue and white. Naturally, I was very, very disappointed to see this, because polaroid pictures should be white around the edges, and you should be able to write on them.No reviews or anything said this, and nothing on the packaging mentions these ads.I DIDN'T GET THIS ON AMAZON, BUT AMAZON GUIDED ME TO THE WEBSITE.Besides the horrible ad, the film quality is pretty good, and the packaging was unopened. I don't think every film package has this, but just know that some do! I'm in the process of making paper frames to cover up the beer ad, because who wants their pictures to have a giant blue BUDWEISER ad on it. Hope this helps.
Excellent for any audio/video applications. I have an LCD TV, PS3, Blu Ray player, cable box, and a receiver all plugged into this and it has given me no problems. The outlets are clearly labeled, it even has 2 outlets that have extra space between them so you can plug items that use transformers in without covering other outlets. It comes with a monster coax cable and a phone wire. Best of all is Monster Cable's lifetime warranty and coverage of up to $250,000 if the power strip fails to protect your electronics.
Poor reviews because of lack of bass?! Not sure what those people expected for less than $20. Forget them - this thing is amazing! I live at the beach and so this little thing has become my man purse to protect my cell phone from the sand. The sound is surprisingly good. It gets loud and isn't distorted at all. Haven't really stressed the battery life yet, but after close to 6 hours of bumpage it's still going strong. 5 Stars!
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.
We had a hard time finding this Polaroid film but this company had it a it is Great will order again when we run out price is a little high but if companys are not making it anymore and it is so hard to find and you need it then i guess you just have to pay for it if you really want it!
Great cord, gets the job done. YES! your ipod can play on your TV with this simple cord. With all of the programs out there to rip videos off of youtube, hulu, and other sites, and then a program to convert to iPod format, you can hold all of your TV shows, DVDs, and other things on your iPod and then watch them on your TV for FREE! Or you can pay iTunes for content in which case this little cord still comes in quite handy.
I had my doubts when I first ordered this product, and I actually waited for the 60 minute version instead of the 30 minute one tht was available previously. I have to agree with the other reviewers that this product is really easy to use. I have no complaints whatsoever. I use a Mac Computer and the files were easy to import and convert into DVD format . I use this camcorder primarily for work where I facilitate a challenge course and I have my co-facilitator record the activities. Afterwards I convert the captured files into a dvd and give them out to the kids who participate so they can share with their parents and friends. THis camcorder is really amazing for the combination of price and ease of use
This is a must have product for a consultant. It is useful in everywhere - open offices - planes etc. The only problem with the product is the price - it it too much.
This is an awesome camera because it is easy to use and the battery life has greatly improved over the previous digital camera that we have. The digital stablization makes the blurry pictures few and far between. Also the picture snap time delay is an improvement from our previous Olympus Stylus 510. For the money this camera is a great value and it is small and easy to carry in traditional case or I put mine in a wristlet handbag with keys and id.
I spend a lot of time on the phone for work, and this headset is comfortable and the sound is great. I would highly recommend it.
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 gave this telescope as a gift to my son's girlfriend. She is very happy with it. I would recommend it for a beginner.
As a father of two infants, I finally got sick of getting them to both look at the camera and smile only to suffer the dreaded shutter-lag of even the best point and shoot cameras. This is what got me to look into DSLRs. After weeks of reading reviews and researching articles, I settled on the XTi, for it's combination of features/price point. I picked it up with the kit lens and an extra battery, plus two 2gig sandisk ultra II cards and the 50mm f1.8 lens. I can't recommend the 50mm lens enough, but I already covered that in it's own review. The kit lens is not nearly as bad as some people have said. Everyone loves to trash it by comparing it to the "L" series lenses, but then that is like saying a new Nissan Maxima is crappy next to a Ferrari. The kit lens gives nice sharpness, vibrant colors, and has a focal range that nicely takes you from a little wide angle to a bit of zoom. Some people have trashed the battery life, but this camera has far exceeded any point and shoot I have ever owned, going for days without a recharge (in the 500 shot range). The camera itself is amazingly easy to use, in fact in full auto mode it is basically the best point and shoot you could ever want. If you are willing to read or learn a little, however, it can do most of the things any professional does on their cameras. You can grow into the hobby with this camera (as I am doing). It is set up to give you all the control and power you are willing to take. Add to that the extensive lineup of lenses and accessories offered by Canon and third party vendors like Sigma, Tamron and Tokina, and this camera has all the versatility, ability, and flexibility to be anything from a great point and shoot for soccer moms to a backup camera for a professional (or first serious camera for a fledgling amateur/pro).You will need a few memory cards, as it is so quick that you will find yourself taking many more shots and keeping the best ones. Nothing about this camera has been a disappointment) I give it my highest possible recommendation.
Wrote a review a few days ago but never got posted. Will try again. I used this GPS for a few days before I ended up returning it and I have to say that this is not up to par with some of the other GPS that I have been borrowing from my friends to use. The free traffic feature was what initially pushed me to buying this one. But I think this Navigon is one of the lower ones from my experience so far. In fact I feel that my old Magellan 700 had a much superior routing system.This navigon had me going an extra 2.5 miles out of my way to get home. When I was only 2 miles away straight up this one street and a right turn to my house. I tried different route settings but it still took me out of the way. I live in the Los Angeles area. I would be weary of the routing if I was in an unfamiliar city. On the map I saw an icon for McDonald's that did not sound right, so I had it navigate me there. It routed me to a place were they was no Mcdonald's (although there was a Starbucks) nor was there ever was one there. I purposely went off route to see how the recalculations would respond and it told me to make a turn on this one street that was not there and at one point had me making a left turn when only a right turn was available. Could not figure it out. In addition, I also found that not all the names of the streets were announced.In regards to the POI feature, I kept getting to the Zagat POI's only tried every which way to not get to the Zagat but could not. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. I followed directions from the manual but it just wouldn't give me the general POI's only Zagat. But then my friend who had bought one as well had the same problem. We are not new to the GPS World. I have owned three previous ones. The user interface could be friendlier in my opinion.I have read in other forums that some users have been re-writing the files making changes to improve the routing, and although I can easily do this, as well, I feel I should not have to. The Majority of people who buy a GPSshould have it work properly and efficiently right out of the box and not have to be a certified tech to do so.I also received the 2GB instead of the 4GB SD card as it was originally advertised. This being the case it would make future upgrades and adding on new maps and POIs "a bit difficult" unless you went out and bought a bigger sd card.Anyway, I was hoping the Navigon 7100 would work out. Having the free traffic feature would have been a nice touch. But I think I'll try another Brand of GPS.
Running XP Home I had no issues at all with the card or the software - although as others have said the software is a bit clunky. My only real complaint is that the maximum recording rate is 6 MBPS, half that of most cards. Recording fast-moving TV made that a bit rough, particularly when transferred to DVD. I switched to a PCI card from Hauppauge afterward and like it better, but for my laptop I was left little choice.It needs the computer's help though, as it isn't a hardware recorder, so don't plan on doing a lot of multitasking when you're using it. Overall though it's a pretty good package that does what you need it to, as long as your expectations are set at appropriate levels.
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.
Never did get it to work on two drives.Nice looking but no substsnce.
Once you can GET this router to work with your computer, it is fine. My husband just got a toshiba notebook and it doesn't even seem to be COMPATIBLE with the router. We have wasted over 12 hours with tech support (who are REALLY good, but who wants to waste so much time on something that shouldn't be SO complicated).My husband and I thought we were computer geeks until we got the router and had to rely on tech support for installation.
I love this pressure cooker. It reduces the cooking time significantly as advertised. I have never used a pressure cooker before so it took me a few attempts to get things right. It is compact, easy to clean and store. The 4-quart is a good size to cook for 2/3 people. Overall I am very satisfied.
I've been listening to these earbuds for a few weeks now and I must say that they sound really good. I bought these to replace my old ipod headphones because I wanted something with more bass and a bit more comfortable to wear in my ears. I'm very happy with these so far because they are both very comfortable and sound really great. The only thing that keeps me from giving this 5 stars is the cord. The left ear wire is really short and has tendencies to fall out of my ear which can be annoying a times. Other than that they are great and I really enjoy listening to my music with them. They were a good purchase.
These Xtreme cd cases STINKs,literally! I don't know what kind of plastic material they are using and if they are toxic, but the smell is absolutely nauseous. I kept it for two weeks hoping the smell would go away. Nope. Finally I threw it away.Other than the smell, quality-wise it is ok.
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.
The camera case is adequate to protect the H-9 Sony camera. Only fault is a better storage lid in the bottom of case is needed.
If you want something lightweight and not that expensive , this is the way to good! flash photography makes a differences in my pictures. i dont think some get how important it is to have a flash when you are indoors for parties and events, but the 530ex would be a nice upgrade!*** Maybe ill get the 530ex soon to get the full effect of wireless flash!
Being im only 12, im not sure why i bid on this on ebay, but it was totally worth it. I use it at school alot, Ive downloaded a program called GradePoint, it keeps track of all my homework assignments and stuff. I used to use a PalmV with 2mb of memory, I managed to fill that up. I gave the HSVDLX 4 stars because of its horrible tech support, and its Infrared port is on the side. My cradle would only work when I performed a hard reset, losing all my data. Then i could use it once and it wouldnt work after that. Then i called tech support and they said they would escalate my call up a few levels and someone was going to call me back the next day. It never happened. Im also pretty scared to drop it, alot of people say that the screen cracks easy.
I really enjoy the quick and easy controls that this camera provides. Great picture resolution for the money..I am happy with my purcghase.
I have always tried to support AMD, and would have if there were only duo cores out. But when I was looking for a processor for my new computer, comparing quad cores, I just had to go with Intel. And I'm glad I chose this one. This processor is great for overclocking. While stock is 2.4GHz, I was able to overclock to 3.0GHz on the stock heat sink/fan and without changing any voltages. I'm currently running 3.2GHz. You really get your money's worth out of this chip.
My last surge protector blew up along with a DVD player, and it was not a pleasant experience. Luckily, everything else that was plugged into it survived, but I figured it was time to find a surge protector that I had been seeking since the dawn of time (make that the dawn-of-my-first-computer time). Trying to make all the plugs fit was an exercise in frustration and the units never stayed in place because the weight distribution always tipped the things over. This little gem solved all those problems and looks good besides. I finally found the surge protector I wanted and needed! It is worth every penny.
Amazon's partnership with J&R Music World always spells good things for the consumer. This is a great product all in all.
I ordered the this item and what I received was a different cheaper model. I will never order from Fog Dog again and am considering the same for AMAZON. I contacted FOG Dog and have returned the scanner. I was told I would recieive a full purchase refund plus the cost of the retunn shipping. Within an hour I received an email indicating there would be no refund for the return shipping cost. I am still wainting for the refund for the purchase price of the SC230 scanner I ordered but was not delivered. BEWARE!!Uniden SC230 Scanner featuring Pre-Programmed NASCAR / Busch Frequencies
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 bought this unit primarily for geocaching, which I've recently taken up. The unit finds satellites quickly whether outside, inside, or in the car. Degree of accuracy is high. The unit is light weight and fits into a pants pocket or jacket pocket. The controls are easily used with one hand. The owner's manual could be more detailed, requiring greater time than should be the case to use some of the features. The unit has many more features than I need for geocaching, but I expect that I will expand my range of use during the warmer months when I will learn how to use it for navigation while sailing off the Maine coast. Although I cannot compare this unit to those of other manufacturers, the unit has met all my expectations.
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.
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.
The best feature of this audio system is the ability to attach an external antennae for the radio. I like waking up to public radio not music in the morning, and I've been hard pressed to find a CD player/radio system that plays both well until now. My only complaint is the mood light that changes colors or not on the LCD display that is too bright at night, and hard to read unless uou're close up. It's a nice compact system for a bedroom that fits on a night stand, or can be wall mounted. The speakers can be detached from the main unit and wall mounted as well. The remote is the size of a credit card. It has some good features like 20 memory presets, and displays temperature, date, as well as time. Oh yes, and the sound is quite good. Much better than my old boom box. An amazing value.
I bought this camera for my son's Birthday and since he is a very good photographer I was looking to impress him and at the same time to get him something he'll really love. I accomplished both! He loves his new camera and boasts about its features that he discovers anew every time he uses it. Now, I have to get one for my daughter. Excellent purchase and the price was amazing!
Sound is good on this unit for my first subwoofer. Great sound for the price too. System is Samsung 46" LCD/Denon 888 AV Surround/B&W 301 fronts/Mirage Center/60's Bose (12") speakers in large custom cabinets (father-in-law built them)/Polk Audio psw111 sub....room is 22x18x14. Sub located in corner.....sub reflects real well here.
I'm a long time PC user, and I used my PC to make movies. Most of the movies were terrible quality and they froze my computer a LOT. My computer was also only 1 year old! When my friend got an iMac, I was surprised, and I thought he made a mistake. I thought Macs were even worse than PCs. I went to his house and tried it out. Man, I was wrong. OS X Tiger ran like a stallion. I was able access documents in seconds, while on my PC, it takes forever just for the start menu to open at times. He let me try out office 2004 for Mac, and it's even better than for PC (although it lags a little bit). I even tried World of Warcraft, and it ran extremely fast and smooth. My PC can't even run it!I'm planning on getting an eMac, only because Apple computers is notorious for pricing. A standard iMac is $1500, while this is only $500. It's not as good as the iMac, but it's great for people who prefer the Mac experience to the PC hassle.Want a good Mac without a good hunk of money? This computer is for you.
This camera is great! I really researched before I bought, and wound up with the EX-Z700 for many reasons; the price was great for the product, and I really wanted something small.This camera does so many things! The "best shot" menu is awesome; you can pick from a list of 38 different settings tailored to what you're trying to capture. Everything from scenery to candlelight tonight scene portraits...pretty much anything you can think of. The menu's are very easy to maneuver, and with very few buttons, it's not confusing. It takes FANTASTIC pictures! They're not at all grainy or blurry, the "anti shake" feature really helps when you're riding in a car or anything really that makes for some hand-shaking.I am not all that "camera savvy" but I have had a few digital cameras so far, including a few Canon's, and this one is much more user friendly.All-in-all, it's a great camera!!
very fast shipping... the lens is working great and am happy to say the pictures it is taking are also great. the only thing I am worried about is when there isn't alot of light. the zoom keeps on trying to find the focus. I just switch to manual and all else is great. I like manual anyway so it's a win win situation. only had it two days but can tell the pictures are a deeper color than normal and I am shooting into my fish tank for some awesome effects on the colors.
I had been debating on whether to get the sd900 or the sd800is. I ended up going with the sd800is instead because it had image stabilization and because I have heard that the 7 megapixel isn't to far of a difference from the 10. When I got home and used it, I was so surprised. The pictures come out super clear and are very excellent especially when doing close ups. I have a sony 7.2 camera and it could not even compare to the sharpness I saw in the sd800is. I am now a Canon fan!!
los audifonos sony son muy bueno y suenan duro practicos lo recomiendo el envio fue rapido el vendedor serio ,
Oh yeah, up for sale, the finest U.S. scrap sent back from China and delivered to your door. Ive bought a few speakers in my day, these speakers are the cheapest yet. Cheap price, cheap materials, and cheap sound to boot. 360 what? Watts? Turn em up half volume - snap - crackle - pop, full volume and blow! Way to go Pyle - Not really!
I've been wanting Noise-Cancelling headphones for a LONG time.....a recent trip to Hawaii really made me regret picking up some Bose cans before heading out..........it was a blessing in disguise though, because waiting a little while longer allowed me to discover THIS gem! At ~1/2 to 1/3 the price of Bose NC headphones, I was skeptical of the quality of these headphones......after reading so many of the glowing reviews, though, I took the plunge and bought them at the lowest price point that I've seen so far: $120 from Electronics Expo on 7/12/07 .... I was still a little wary about the complaints about less bass response than the Bose cans, but was optimistic due to the rave reviews for its exceptional midrange and high-frequency responses.WOW --- all of the rave reviews were right on the money --- these headphones are the best that I've ever owned. I've been using Bose Triport (not noise-cancelling) headphones for about 3-4 years now --- these Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones sound EVEN BETTER than the Bose Triports in the high and midrange regions and MATCH them in the bass region, in my opinion (and while not an expert, I consider myself a reasonably knowledgable audiophile). I haven't had a chance to use these on a plane yet, but I've heard the results as a neighbor mowed their lawn right outside my window, and with these babies on, I couldn't hear ANYTHING except the great music from my mp3 player.With that rambling intro, here's my summary:PROS:-Amazing high and mid-range sound (best I've ever heard)-Great bass sound (on par w/ Bose and potentially even more accurate since there is no artificial boosting of the bass response)-Amazing battery life on 1 AAA battery --- they claim 40 hours --- I haven't reached that yet, but WOW --- that is a long time-Great carrying case and adapters for in-flight audio setups (they even have an adapter for the 2-prong inflight setup....they thought of everything) --- the headphones fold into the case very nicely and it is sturdy and compact-Luxurious look and feel: soft leather etc. Just buy it and you'll see what I mean --- even the smell of the case when you first open it has a sense of luxury-Reasonably comfortable on the head and not heavy-feeling, even after hours of listeningCONS:-The comfort level of these headphones are good, but don't blow me away as much as the audio quality and noise cancelling quality do. Both of those things are so amazing, that I feel like these headphones should feel weightless and fit perfectly over my ears to match that quality. They are not uncomfortable to wear, but I'd say I prefer the feel of the Bose Triports over my ears than the ATH-ANC7's. I have both headphones here for comparison and the ATH-ANC7 feels a little tighter over my ears (maybe something that comes with the territory for good noise cancellation) and the earcup leather portion of the headphones feel a little less "cushy" against my head than the Bose headphones. I'm not sure how the Quietcomforts compare in feel (I mention them since they are competing noise-cancelling headphones), but between the non noise-cancelling Bose Triports and the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7's, I'd give the very slight edge to the Triports for comfort.Too many pros outweigh this one con, though, so I give these headphones 5 stars --- even at its retail price of $200-$220, these are a huge bargain compared to the Bose.....especially if you see these below $150, strike while the iron is hot and buy them!!!
I purchased this printer about a year and a half ago. it worked well for a while. after year my printer started making these grinding sounds after it finished a printing job. I was much happier with my old HP that lasted me five years (I only had to get rid of it when HP stopped supporting it).
I bought these in 2007. They lasted until 2009/2010, when the cable casing started to crack above the Y splitter. The result was that sound would periodically cut out of the right earphone. Put them in storage until a couple weeks ago, when I learned that I could ship them, along with a check for $25, to Grado Labs for after-warranty repair.I've seen reviews in which people say these headphones have lasted nearly a decade, and I believe that's possible. I mostly believe them because I was pretty rough on the cable while it was still working. I'd wrap it tightly around the headphones while taking them someplace; I'd let my ipod dangle from them off the edge of my bed. The cable is no thick, woven, silver thing, but instead two small copper(?) wires wrapped in blue and red casing wrapped together in a larger, black casing that easily breaks.About the sound: Such an improvement over the ubiquitous little apple earbuds that listening with them is like discovering music all over again. The sound is warm and accurate, perfect for rock music. Listening to SR60s is like playing musical Candyland -- without the frustration.In short, buy these and treat them 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.
I bought this for my Cool Pix 4300. I thought it might be too small, but I am able to fit the camera, charger, usb cable extra battery, extra memory card, and it is still possible to squeeze in the manual if you bend it a little. Would be too small if you have additional accessories to accomodate. It is hard to judge the size of camera cases online, so I hope this helps someone.
These work great for my husband. They are wireless which is a huge bonus and he can walk around the house and still hear his movies. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because sometimes you can hear the neighbors tv pick up. Not all the time though.
This won't be a problem for most, but it's a recurrent problem for us with all &quot;spacemaker&quot; appliances (this and a toaster oven). Whoever built our home left 2 1/4 inch fronts on the cabinets, and none of the hardware included fits. For anyone ordering this appliance, measure your overhang first. If the front of the cabinet overhangs the underside of the floor of the cabinet by more than 2 inches, you will need hardware not included with the appliance. I had to go to a specialty store to find the right size screw (three local hardware stores did not carry it, despite the installation book saying it could be picked up at &quot;any hardware store&quot;). You will need (four total) #10, 32 (thread count), 3 inch, flat head machine screws to install this if your overhang is too much. I'd find them first before ordering the radio, or you'll be frustrated at having the thing and not being able to install it. If there are other problems after installing, I'll let you know.
Great for the price we paid. A lot of memory. We take a lot of pictures so we needed this.
It is good price. my tripod fit it very well.I would recommand it if you are looking for a simple and cheap one to hold you tripod.
I got these earbuds when my giant JVC HARX700 headphones gave out. I decided to go with a earbud because I was getting weird looks from other kids at my high school. I got these in the mail and after a fight to the death with clam shell packaging I opened them up. The sounded pretty good out of the box but sound fantastic with break-in. The cord is what really got me. First it has that rubbery texture that keeps it from tangling with other cords, but makes it tangle with it slef like crazy. Then the second thing is something i didn't hear about until i got it. It has this ergonomic cord design where the right ear cord is supposed to go behind the head. If I thought i would get weird looks wearing over ear headphones I dont want to know what id look like with one cord behind my head! In the end i just wear them normally with and extra long right ear cord
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.
It's not so confortabe after some hours but it's not a headphone for listening to music for a long time either. The sound is very good and if you adjust with a equalizer is gets even better. I recommend!
As of right now, I am an Apple Student DeveloperMost of my work comes from Filmmaking, as I'm an Independent Filmmaker, and all of my post production work relies heavily upon my Apple G5 Tower, as well as a TON of external harddrive storageWhile some of my LaCie HD's have worked great, many of them have simply failed mehere are the pro's -1. great interface - both FireWire 400 and 800, and they are easy to daisychain2. they are fast - 7200 RPM, and usually, if the drive is good, the performance will showCONS -1. very weak body ---- forget if you drop this thing even one inch - it'll be dead2. very tough to hookup to other drives -- when I say this, I mean it is impossible to stack this drive, or try and put it in a space where it'll stay putTHE BIGGEST PROBLEM ---I don't know what accounts for this - whether its the bridge or the drive itself - but LaCie's drives fail way too muchI've probably purchased around 14 LaCie drives in the past 4 years, for varioius film projects and associate ones ----- of the 14, I have had 5 completely fail on meThis is simply unacceptable for any drive companywhen you consider it all, companies like MAXTOR offer drives with the same interface, same speeds, but at a lower pricewith that said, take a look at MAXTOR, whose drives are housed in a very indestructive body (...)On a sidenote, LaCie has honored the warranties on their drives, and when they're open, their customer service is very helpful --- but I've lost too much data, at this point, to recommend them
What a pleaser to finaly get a Camera that works for my specific needs that I use it for.As I take my company's product pics with it and most of the time the colors and evrything comes out perfect only time its not perfect is when my lighting is in correct and the high res. and low res options also is fantastic.
This mouse is difficult to find and is the only good solution for a left handed computer user. I bought it for my wife and she is tickled pink. Thanks Logitech and thank you Amazon.
I keep seeing that the outdoor temp doesn't work, blah-blah-blaah!!!! I have had this thing set up now for over several years and it does everything automatically!!! It changes time for daylight savings; it keeps the date, temperatures both inside and out, and the day of the week. Simply follow the instructions, and I guarantee that you will be happy with it... for sure. Even your neighbors will like it when they see it hanging in your house.
Good sound, wire a little to short - could be 20 inches longer, ear bud plastic a little stiff - could be more compliant
I was originally introduced to these when a previous boss bought them so we could listen to interviews for long periods of time. I found that they were so comfortable that I even forgot they were in - which is something I CAN'T say about the stock earbuds that came with my iPod.When I wanted to buy some new earbud-type headphone, I immediately turned to these again. They are easy to put on, and contrary to what some of the other reviews say, they stay put in my ears. My husband runs long distances and I bought him a pair and he loves them.Pros:- Comfortable- They stay put (for me at least)- They come in lots of fun colors (as I girl, I like that)Ho-hum:- The sound. It's not bad, but it's not GREAT either. Just good for listening to music on my iPod, really.- The cords. They're very thin and they get tangled up really easily.- They are very...obtrusive. They are definitely not hidden in your ear...you have these brightly colored thing all around your ear. Could be a little more than most people want out of an earbud headphone.
I bought this WIFI card and ordered a pair of HITACHI mini-pci antenna from an ebay seller in UK for $15.99, now my thinkpad x24 is WIFI. I got rid of my PCMCIA card. Great product! You can do the same thing just like I did to your laptop as long as your laptop has a mini-pci port. All you need is a pair of mini-pci antenna to make your old laptop become a wifi machine.
This cable had all of the high end features one would want, braided cable, gold plated contacts, and so forth. And, well, the thing failed within a couple months. Now I replaced it with the cheapest piece of junk that Amazon carries and that lasted way longer, and it provided a better quality (or as good) picture.I would not spend my money on these overpriced, underperforming cables. Sorry.The items are only warrantied if they are purchased from a licensed dealer. Unless you are sure that this reseller is such a dealer, I wouldn't risk it. And I would save my receipt.
This was and still is my first turntable, and after three years of constant use, it's still serving me quite well. The build is plastic and cheap and the turntable itself looks fairly unremarkable, but it serves its purpose. The USB output feature is one that I use fairly constantly for those vinyl-only albums and exclusive vinyl tracks, though the bundled "EZ Vinyl Converter" is a very poor, no-frills piece of software and users should rely on Audacity if they want to actually split up tracks or remove clicks.I see now that there are cheaper USB turntables with better reviews, but I gotta say, this one has served me well these past few years.
I bought this TV after having had a 60" Sony LCD (rear proj), which was a 1080i set, rather than 1080p. I bought a Sony Blu-Ray player and wanted to optimize the picture quality, so I read the reviews and went with the Samsung. The set does not disappoint. Despite going down from 60" to 46" the increase in picture quality is astounding. While the clarity of 1080p is amazing, it's really the depth of color that I find most impressive about this set. 15000:1 contrast ratio provides the most amazing range of colors vs. darks you can get in and LCD today. As I said, I have the set matched to Sony Blu-Ray player and a hi-def comcast cable setup with Rotel amp/preamp. I have nothing bad to say about this TV--it's aesthetically beautiful and the picture is second to none.
I have not recieved the service contract 6 weeks after purchasing the Elliptical trainer and the service agreement. I recieved the Elliptical trainer 5 weeks ago. I am still waiting for the service contract. I have tried e-mail the customer service, but no responce as of yet.I am very unhappy with this process.
I am currently using four of these 15ft HDMI cables in my home. Two of them have been in service for a year or better. For the money, you cannot beat them. I have had zero, zip, nil, problems with this product. I ordered two from Amazon about a year back and I was so impressed with them I just ordered two more. Don't worry, they're good, they'll do the job. This is coming from an IT Professional. I have four computers, and two big screen TV's in my living room alone. Don't go blow $80 or more on HDMI cables you think you need to make your new LCD TV clear.nyteshade!
The item came quickly and is exactly as advertised - I am very happy with the service.
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.
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.
This was recommended to me by some people that had bought it and researched a lot of different routers. I think my only complaint is if you are using a computer and another device drawing from the internet then is is a little slow but I blame this more on my slower internet connection through my phone company.
Could not ask for more. Simply the best choice if you are in the LCD TV market. I have Comcast HD and the picture I get is mindblowing.
Upon receiving the MP3 player everything worked as expected. However, the unit kept indicating that the battery was not fully charged, even though it was charged overnight. Now it's come to the point where it won't hold a charge and the unit is therefore completely useless. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this MP3 player: it lacks dependability. It only uses USB 1.0 (slower) to load music and photos ... not the faster USB 2.0 I'm sending it back.
I have never written a review before but my utter disappointment in this product and DirecTV's refusal to do anything to make it right inspired me to reprint my response to their refusal to take the product back for a refund so I could replace it with an older Tivo unit:I am very disappointed to hear that [you will not refund my purchase] since I have had the DirecTV Plus receiver for such a short time and it has not met my expectations. I also don't understand why you make people pay so much money up front for a receiver that they don't own. Cable companies also lease their receivers, but at least they give them to the customer for free, including HDTV DVRs, whereas I had to pay a total of $600 for my HDTV and Plus DVRs and I don't even own them--that doesn't seem fair at all--in fact, it seems like a rip-off in comparison. At the very least, I trust that (like with the cable companies) I am entitled to free repairs or replacements if my receivers should fail since they are only "leased."I am obviously stuck with this DVR if I don't want to eat a lot of money, but I hope you will take the following issues and use them to improve the quality of the DirecTV Plus DVRs with new hardware or a software update.1. Unlike Tivo, the DirecTV Plus DVR is very unintelligent when it comes to knowing the difference between a first-run episode and a repeat. This leads to dozens and dozens of unwanted programs being taped over and over again. I shouldn't have to keep deleting episodes of shows that have already ended for the season and I shouldn't have to delete season passes to those shows just to get them to stop recording--that would negate the whole point of having a DVR. This is a feature in drastic need of improvement.2. Unlike Tivo, the DirecTV Plus DVR is not smart enough to refrain from recording first-run duplicates. This is extremely annoying when you wind up with 5 recordings of the same episode of the Sopranos and other HBO shows, as well as shows from the UPN and WB that repeat themselves on weekends.3. Unlike Tivo, the DirecTV Plus DVR does not allow you to switch live between the two tuners.4. The menu system for the DirecTV Plus DVR is unintuitive and extremely slow, especially when trying to adjust the order of shows in the prioritizer or changing recording options.I sincerely hope that when the new MPEG4 HDTV DVR comes out in August that it will not be as disappointing as the DirecTV Plus DVR has been. I have always thought that DirecTV had better customer service than Comcast, but in the case of DVRs, Comcast comes out on top and this may lead me to reconsider my options when my two year commitment is up.
first let me say.....nnnoooooo hissssssss...i have had it for about 1 mo. now. this is a great tv. the picture is great. it lookes good with reg. tv too. i had it hooked up to reg. tv before i got the HD. it had a great picture then. i looked at alot of tv's, but got this one on the reviews i had read. it is a great tv for 1250.00 i paid to the door. i hope you can tell i love this tv. thank you ( timbo )
These seem to be a variant of the PMX-100 headphones but with the around the neck design. I wanted a light and largely open air for around town, shopping and such. They do let others hear a bit but there just a nice general use pair of headphones which I use with my iPod. They are what they are and do it quite nicely - the sound is pleasing with clear highs and decent lows. They are not closed or in ear types, nor are they high end but hey for 90% of iPod use they're great and I definitely recommend them.
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.
Sure, these colorful jewel cases are pretty to look at but I give their functionality an F. As soon as I opened one of these cases to put a CD in it, the case broke. It happened to 3 cases out of the 12 I have used already. I wasn't using excessive force, in fact most people call me gentle. Buy at your own risk and HANDLE WITH CARE!!
ipod shuffle is really a great product - easy to understand and use - great for activity - delivered on time - no complaints
does what is make forand more, i'm very happy with this printer
I installed 2 pair of these on my covered outdoor patio last weekend. The sound quality is really good and the value is excellent.
if you're a fan of the ipod you won't be disapointed. i love mine.
I have two windows open to compare the same product from different vendors. When I picked up one and submit my order, it is actually purchase another. Very Disappointing!
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.
This camera has great capabilities. I continue to expand my application of them with every use. I replaced an Olympus Digital Camera and a Sony Camcorder with the Canon S3.
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.
Head phones do not stay on head. I have a lot of hair so maybe that is why they fall off. Useless for me to use.
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.
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...
I build custom systems for a living, and have used dozens of cases. I typically favor Antec cases anyway, but this case simply has to be the best designed case ever. It has no BS, oddball, gimmicky etc. etc. aspects to it at all.The SLK-3000B disappearing from the market left me scrambling for a good replacement for custom system building....so far, it's the Antec 900.
If you've managed to get this far.... find your TV stations and direction at tvfool.com or antennapoint.com. Use your smartphone compass or a compass to orient the front of the bow-tie in the best direction for your local reception. (I considered using a webcam on my TV and take my laptop up on the roof :)If you're behind plaster or stucco you'll need to get this up in the air, too much loss. Mine worked well in the attic with a wood frame house, but a bit better with a roof mount. You'll need RG6 wire and connectors. In short works a treat, gets great local HDTV 30+ miles away (that's all I needed).
While I wasn't ecstatic about receiving an iRiver (I wanted an Ipod), once I started using it I really loved it. It works well with Windows media player, I didn't have to download any software and moving around the menu is extremely easy. I didn't have the charging and battery problems everyone else had, but maybe that's because I read the manual. You don't have to connect to the computer to charge it; you need only connect the mp3 side of the usb cable to your player and THEN connect the ac adapter to player/wall. The only thing I needed to do to my player was update the firmware, which was easy if you can follow directions. Songs aren't always played in order (kind of annoying), but not so much that it ruined my experience with the player. SMART and AFFORDABLE BUY!
Bought this product quite a while ago but forgot to review it. I was very pleased with the product & had no problems using it. The quality & price were very good. i strongly recommend this item.
I bought this for my 12 year old daughter and like most kids she listens to music A LOT. We got it about 3 months ago, it works well, has a lot of battery life and excellent hearing quality. She listens to music on it nonstop and she says that even though she has a little trouble with the files and importing she can fix it easily and that itunes is excellent. She loves this ipod and many others will enjoy it.
This is a great GPS for the person just getting their hands on one. It has few "bells and whistles" , just the basics, but gets good support from Garmin. The reception will be lost in deep forest cover (that's why you carry that compass too)but knowing this up front you can adjust line of travel. You will get a full day on a set of batteries (AA). I use a solar charger on extended trips to avoid hauling a crate of batteries. The accessories available allows for mounting on bicycle handlebars and windshield of an automobile.
This is a great camera. LOVE the huge LCD screen. It's pretty easy to figure out. I only had to go to the manual for a couple of things. I would definitely recommend this camera.
This mouse is the best mouse of its kind (i.e. simple optical wired USB mouse). I love the way it fits in my hand and it's darn cheap. It's such a shame they don't make these anymore. I bought 2, the first one is still working fine and I haven't even needed to use the second.
I bought this for a trip and not only did it fit my purpose but it makes the camera look even cooler than it already looks. I had several people stop me and ask me what it was so I got a chance to explain how it benefited me.
This Kodak Digital Camera is Awesome ! The only problem with this camera is that it can't take a bad picture. Do you remember Glamour Shots in the mall? They could take a picture of a plain jane and make her look like a million dollar princess -- this camera does the same thing ! I swear I took a picture of a pile of trash and after Kodak adds it's little Color Science - it was the most prettiest trash pile I've seen in my life !This camera just ads a little sunshine to every picture through it's Color Science technology - no other camera on the market has that. I bought a 2nd Digital Camera .. a Pentax Optio S and returned it back to the store because the pictures didn't even compare to Kodak's.I don't think I will ever find a Digital Camera that can take pictures like the Kodak. Oh and one more thing, this camera is smart enough to automatically adjust itself to achieve perfect lighting, balance, etc.Why somebody would want to &quot;fiddle&quot; with settings is beyond me. By the time you did all that wouldn't you miss your Kodak moment? Good Luck with your purchase - but you won't go wrong if you pick this one.
With the low cost of this MP3 "Boombox" item through an alternate Amazon dealer, I was really expecting very little.......but out of the box it did more and easily then I ever expected. I am pretty MP3 savy and this was a mojo simple plug and play. You just drop the songs over the USB and it plays, no trouble at all. The 256 will hold at least a good 1 1/2 hour of play anyway but the best part is that it actually plays pretty dang loud. I was expecting a tiny tin sound but you can hear it playing three rooms away, no problem, no rattle. It has a fairly good base sound and if your files are simple medium bit downloads or rips, the sound is good. The FM radio has a pretty cheap reciever I guess but I didn't buy it for that. If you want something to haul around with you, this is prefect for size and with just 4 c's in it, not much wieght. I will update my review if this "thang" goes bad after a while.
Last year I bought a Meade 9460 microscope. I found the 12.5x eyepiece very dark and difficult to use. The x-y controls works ok while moving slides left to right but does not work well when moving the slide back and forth. Also this microscope doesn't come with a 4x objective which comes in handy when trying to locate your specimum on your slide. The microscope is ok but you can buy a much better microscope for a little more money. I looked around the internet and found a microscope for only 33% more than the Meade 9460 and it has 4 objectives, higher power (1600x), much better x-y controls, binocular eyepieces, variable light control, and the objectives are much much clearer than the Meade. For the money the Meade microscope is not a good value when compared to other microscopes out there.
If you are a parent you'll know what I'm talking about. I used this cable to improve the audio to my baby monitor. Now I can hear her breathing, pulse, everything. Yesterday, I heard a strange heart rhythm as she slept (I was watching a Family Guy rerun -- the one where Brian has eaten dental floss? Gross!) I checked on her, and decided to take her to the hospital as a precaution. It turned out to be nothing, but the look in her eyes! I've never seen a 14-year-old girl so pissed off at being woken up for nothing.But who am I kidding -- audiophiles don't mate.
I'm 13 years old and it took me less time to figure this PDA out than my other five-dollar organizer. This was a worthwile purchase and with school approaching I'm sure it will be a great tool, especially with all the functions. The PC Sync is giving me some trouble, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. Thank you Casio- your Casioppea Pocket PCs are incredible! I definately recommend this PDA to everyone- whether you're a junior high nerd or a wealthy businessman- it's a PDA for all ages!
Got what I feel is a great price. These batteries, the Kodaks ones, haven't tried the knock-offs, but they seem to last forever. You go out into the boonies with 1 in the camera and a charged backup, I seems incomprehensible to me that you could run out of resources.JbGTucson
I love these headphone, I have had to buy stereo headphones almost every year because I wear them alot and they tend to break in my life. I bought these headphones almost 18 months ago and while they still work, the base that holds the right headphone in place snapped (I watch when I am laying on my couch & I guess my fat head broke it)I am going to buy a second pair now .... These headphones are WORTH IT!
Cool looking player, had it for two days, sounds good, fast download and the price is right. Support got back to me the next day. Only complaints so far is the scroll wheel could have better feedback and almost a whole gig is used for program.
This item came promptly and was exactly as described. It meets my needs perfectly and I'm completely happy with this purchase.
It will share files across multiple networked computers but you must tell the MVPMedia.exe service the admin username/password to give it full access to the shared computer(s). Go to Control panel->Administrative Tools->Services. Right-click on MVPMedia.exe and select Properties. Then click on the Log On tab and tell it to use "\.YOURUSERNAME" without the quotes and then type in your password and then confirm your password. MVPMedia.exe will then try that username/password for any computer you attempt to share files from in the "Search For Media" indexing service. Both networked computers must use the same admin username/password combo. All of this is documented on Hauppauge's support page. Hope this helps!
The printer works fine (at least for now - I've had it for a couple of weeks now). And it is cheap - got it for $70 AR.You would need to, however, upgrade its memory - 2MB is not enough. Buy it on ebay for about $7 with shipping included for 16MB!However, the driver is not very good. If you have a document with pages in both landscape and portrait orientation and want to print it double-sided (with manual duplex)...forget about it. It doesn't handle it well. Will break the job into many smaller ones with window popping up for each one. However, Brother may fix it - they forwarded my case to their software department.Otherwise, this is a very good printer (with a paper tray, unlike Minolta 1350W) when you add memory.
Dimenssions: 17.38" x 13.38" x 4.38" Interior18" x 14" x 5" ExteriorThe case has removable dividers which accomodate laptops of any size up to 17",Detachable padded shoulder strap andMultiple pockets for folders and other accessoriesBrief case or laptop case removable padded inserts lightweight lock ergonomic good looks...did I leave anything out?
I moved up to the 7d from my original Digital Rebel with the Sigma lens. Heck of a jump by comparison and I think that there is value only achievable by comparing the two cameras and lenses. Not a weekend photog here but not a pro either. I shoot a lot of stop-action and full-motion animal pics, especially when we show our dogs at quite a few dog shows. The rapid response from the 7d and this lens is phenomenal by comparison. I made a good choice for sure.
Great image quality, great size, point & shoot. Lots of preset "manual" settings. And I can drop it all I want, even in water! Just a great camera to have w/ you at all times!
If you buy as many cd's like I do you, you will love this product. CD's that you thought were ruined play again. Instead of buying new cd's buy this intead and save hundreds in CD's, DVD's, and Video Games.
This machine is fantastic. It worked *over a network* essentially right out of the box: both double-sided printing and scanning. B&W; copies are crisp and sharp, though double-sided copies are a bit inconvenient to organize. First output is quick, especially for a home/home office application. I've seen reviews that say that the scanning speed is slow, but my *color* scans take only a few seconds. I'm very satisfied with it.There is a ton of software shipped with the unit. Installing all the software on both Windows XP Pro and Windows 2000 was a snap. There seems to be some redundancy between the different pieces of software -- it's not clear why there are so many scan setting managers, though the scanner utility is outstanding (it'll even scan to PDF). The documentation is the weakest part of the product. It doesn't explain the various software programs at all and it's useless for troubleshooting. I wound up solving the problems I encountered by myself (a word to the wise: don't run the Control Center on two networked PCs at the same time).Especially at $600 ($550 including the current MIR) it's an amazing deal. I'd definitely purchase it again.October 5, 2006 updateI've owned this unit for over a year now. Every single time I use it I am reminded what a great purchase decision it was. I scan, copy, and double-sided print constantly. The quality and speed are oustanding. And the PaperPort software (the only one of the many apps that ship with the unit which I still use) is really fantastic. Absolutely no regrets about my purchase. (No, I do not work for Brother!)
Many users of the sandisk memory are having problems because they are not formating the memory after it is installed. For example if you are using the MP3 Audiovox player MP1000 you should install the downloader software that came with the player, then install the memory card and right click on the memory card space to format the memory. Then it will work!
I bought this unit after having a Linksys 4 port Router for 1.5 Years, Lets just say that I will never go back to linksys... I had no issues setting up the netgear MR814 for my wired PC and then I Connected my Powerbook G4 to it wirelessly with very little effort. I am running web servers, and I run VPN to my Network at work and I am able to administrate the whole company fast. Love the features of being able to block Full domains and Keywords. So much to offer for anyone, I am Running 128 Bit Encryption with no problem with the wireless Powerbook and you can go a step farther and set it up so that it takes the MAC Address from you wireless card and will only allow that Wireless card to attach (which means you will not be sharing your broadband connection with people you dont want too.)I would Recomend this Router To everyone. Does not matter on your Knowledge of networking.. It has Wizards on the Router to help you set it up...I am MCSE and A+ Certified and I work as a Network admin and love the Router so much We recomend it to the Users of our company so they can connect VPN to the company securely!
Very easy to setup. This unit has a strong signal, and operates at full speed even across the house. Don't even notice a drop in broadband speed. Only microwave oven use close to the unit will cause slow down.
I bought the 500DV about 3 years ago and have used it everywhere for everything. I made tapes. I listened to Books on Tape. I used it with headphones; I listened to the integrated speakers. I played it in hotel rooms, airplanes, the desert, the snow, on long drives, while doing carpentry, while changing my oil. It's been dropped, sprayed with water, subjected to sawdust, dirt, and hundreds (yes, hundreds) of public library cassettes. It finally gave up the ghost after being dropped for about the fifteenth time (snapped one of the wires going to the drive motor--it's actually repairable, with a teensy soldering iron).Total maintenance performed: dabbed the playback head with isopropyl alcohol twice; blew on cassette bay to remove sawdust several dozen times. Dismantled once to put auto-reverse drive belt back on (it slipped off after I dropped the device onto a driveway, I think).It's got a speed control knob on the back, which is big fun to play with but eventually gets a strip of electrical tape so it doesn't keep moving when it's in my tool belt. The speakers deliver crisp sound audible from across a room and give your ears a rest from that unpleasant sensation that can occur from wearing headphones all day. I listen to my 500DV about 40 hrs. a week (I am a carpenter) and have become spoiled with its surprising ruggedness, reliability, and steady delivery of clear sound.Cons: Musical instruments sound tinny on playback, as the 500DV is designed for the human voice. It is a tad heavy when compared to its cheaper Walkman-like counterparts. It is more expensive than most voice recorders due to the external speakers, speed control knob, and overall ruggedness. The "PLAY" button kind of looks like the other buttons (dab some bright pink nail polish on it) and can be hard to find.
Having had two original Rebels, I was pumped to purchase the digital model. And I can't say I've been disappointed in the slightest. It takes care of all my photography needs, and the quality of the picture is so great I've even been able to use them for my magazine assignments. I purchased just the body because I already have the basic lens (if you have the original Rebel, the lenses are interchangeable), and I bought an additional wide angle lens from B&H Photo in NYC. Although not purchasing the original lens doesn't knock too much off the price, it's something at least. I also bought a back-up battery for when I'm traveling, but I have to say I've been impressed with the duration of the battery life for such a big LCD screen and for as often as I use it. I can normally go five days or so of steady use without having to recharge it. I loved this model so much that I bought the same one for my mom for Christmas. It's easy to use and a great first digital SLR, and even more than satisfactory if you're a seasoned photographer. My only minor complaint is the camera doesn't have a Live Preview option so you have to take photos the old school way and look out of the viewfinder.
I have now owned this laptop computer for a year officially. It has been super. It has gone through 3 months of no use because of a mistake I made. It has gotten a new CD/DVD drive, because the old one shorted out when it got wet. It has also gotten a companion External Hard Drive, An Upgrade to 2GBs of memory and a wireless keyboard and mouse. I must say, This is the first laptop I have owned and it probably won't be the last, but It is great and has only given me pleasure this past year. (Now that my Toshiba one year warranty is up, lets pray nothing goes wrong...lol...)
I am very, very impressed with these cans. They are fairley comfortable and the sound is very clear, crisp, and full. The "passive" noise cancellation does well in airplanes and when the music is on you cant hear much engine noise or other distractions. I recommend these for the music lover and at the price...you cant beat it
Heavy duty, quality product. Been using it for about 4 years now (purchased in June 2007) and no problems at all.
I need another camera with more powerful zoom but not ready to spend for a dslr. I did a lot of research between Panasonic DMC-FZ8k, Sony DSC-H5 and Kodak P712 to finally opted for a Canon S3is. Amazon service is excellent.All the pictures taken with the camera, so far, turn out amazingly excellent. It makes me a better photographer. I am very happy with it and don't regret my decision. The price is even cheaper now. I also added a lens adapter and filter. You need an adapter in order to use a filter. Please note that Canon came out with a new upgrade, the S5is, with more features but costing around $500. My next purchase will be a DSLR.
I just received this unit today about 3 hours ago.After playing around with it and taking it out for a short 20 minute drive, I think I got my money's worth.Installing maps to this unit took almost an hour.1. DVD setup copies everything to your computer. 25min2. Select states and it zips it or something. 15min3. Copy map to i3 unit. (&lt;5min)4. Acquiring satelite. (~5min)I was able to add.VA, MD, NJ, NY, DE, PA, WV.I might have added couple more but I am not sure.I also added couple customer POI that I downloaded from some site.Screen Size.I was afraid it might be too small, but actually it's not that bad. Plus with voice prompt, all I had to do was glance at it from time to time to see if I am on the right track.Navigation.It might be the map, but sometimes when I pass an intersection, I don't see anything on my i3 unit. Or the name is different.I was navigating to my office right across the street, but i3 told me to make left turn and go around instead of just heading straight.I have 2005 Civic and mounting was kinda tricky.First, I placed it lower middle of the windshield, but it was hard to reach.So I placed it right on the center, it was easy to reach, but the cable bothered me.I need to find the perfect spot to place this, or get batteries.Being a first time GPS user, I am not 100% satisfied.May be I was expecting too much for this price, but I think the whole calculating/locating/navigating/getting from satelite could be little faster.But I am very satisfied for this price.I am going on a trip to NY tonight and we'll see if it was really worth $300 or I should've paid couple extra for a better unit.---Edited Nov 29, 2005.I came back from my trip to NY from DC.It was great. I lost signal in tunnels and in the middle of NY city, skyscrapers, but it came back alive pretty quickly.I left the unit zoomed in, and it zoomed out automatically when I was on highway going over 60MPH. It zoomed back in when I got off highway. Pretty neat.It also zooms in when I need to make turn or exit.The only issue i had was the map.It would be nice to be able to setup the map to show gasstation, restaurant, restarea, etc..If I was looking for McDonalds, I have to search and see map on every single McDonalds from the POI to see which one is on my way and not far from my route.Another neat thing with POI is that they also provide phone number with address. No more 411 necessary.It was small enough to fit in my civic glovebox with the car adapter.I love it.
Fast and flawless up to now. I've got 3 pairs of these without any issues. Great price for 2GB 800Mhz dual channel modules.
Easy to install, reasonably priced. Was very happy to find this product. My 3rd gen had no battery life left and I was looking at having to buy a new iPOD. This battery has given new life. Definitely worth it. Easy to follow instructions and good tools.
The 430 Speedlite is easy to use and seems to be pretty automatic for correct exposure.The Speedlite is easy to mount and remove from the camera. Love the capability to adjustthe angle of flash. I have not tried a remote operation yet but will soon. I can recommendthis flash unit for anyone but especially if you who have a Cannon camera.Regards,Ralph
Good Price, Good Quality. Came in a reasonable time. The only difference was it didn't have the fancy cover, just cardboard, but the product was the same.
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.
I got my keyboard about four days ago and love it. This thing is amazing! The keys feel better than my PC keyboard and the size, when closed, is just slightly bigger than the visor. With this keyboard and peditPro, I don't need my laptop anymore!The attachment portion to the visor is a bit strange, but after a couple of tries, I've got it down. So far, I love the keyboard and it works great, even on my lap. I am just afraid that durability may be a problem, but I will soon find out.
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 previously had the 580EX and switched to this model. The only complaint I have is they took away the master/slave switch making it a little more difficult to switch on the fly....now you I have to go to a menu to select master, then so the same for slave.....besides that it is great!
It is a bit early to review but Amazon is asking us to. I think the lock is easy to use. My daughter will be driving one of our cars back to chicago and will be using the lock there, where theft is common. I think the ease of use will ensure that she uses it and that is the key. Price was right!
The problem was with the seller. The listing said it was a silver edition of the Zire, but it actually was the blue one. The problem is that I keep my Zire in my pants pocket at work and the blue version is a non-slick finish applied to the body of the Zire. It sticks to the pocket lining and I was specifically avoiding the listings for the blue version. Also, the seller included the wrong stylus and it's difficult to put in and take out of the groove. However, the Zire does work fine. When I contacted the seller, I received no reply about my complaint.
I am very impressed by the sound coming out of these inexpensive earbuds, and the comfort is incredible. The standard earphones that come with the ipod, or any player for that matter, never seem to fit properly and always have sub-par sound quality. These are the polar opposite of those basic earphones, not only are they comfortable, they sound fantastic for the price. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is looking for a great product in the $20 range.
If you're wondering whether or not it will charge your iPhone, it won't. And buyer beware, this thing gets REALLY HOT when it's charging your iPod...I'm throwing it out.
I've had my XTi for a week now, having upgraded from an old D30. Wow! What a difference! The speed, accuracy, elegant user interface, are top notch. My bro' has a 20D, and that thing is a tank compared to the Rebel, which is amazingly compact. Feature-wise, the XTi matches or beats out the 30D in every respect except burst frame rate (3 vs. 5 FPS) which shouldn't matter. You'll take more pictures if you don't have to lug around a brick. A recommendation: ditch the kit lens, which is not worthy of this body and get an EF-L 17-40 or the EF-S IS 17-55, which most certainly are worthy.My one question to Canon: why don't you put a movie mode in your SLRs? I know it doesn't appeal to photo snobs but it sure is nice if you have kids.
Several years ago, our son began asking for the "Spiderman Video Camera", and he was given one that Christmas. The day after, we returned it for a full refund because it was so awful. He still asked constantly for one and this Point and Shoot came up in my 'Gold Box' on Amazon. I bit my tongue and bought it. It was the best purchase I made this year, and we have 5 kids! I only wish that bigger, higher pixel video cams were this easy. This thing is fantastic. If you want something simple, good quaiity and HANDY, this beats all I've ever seen. Even the sound recording is good. I'm waiting for a 60 minute one to turn up in my 'Gold Box' so I can get one for we grown-ups to use. If it broke today, we would have gotten our moneys worth. Computer/TV hookup is a breeze. Emailing video clips is a breeze. You gotta love it.
I've made the trip from $50 Sony earbuds to $200 Shure E3C's to $300 Shure E4C's. And what a journey it's been...When I found the $200 E3C's for sale at CompUSA for $129, I took the plunge. Wow! I'd died and gone to heaven. I heard subtlties in my music I'd never heard before. Sure they were a little weak on the low end, but the crispness and sound isolation more than made up for it. I had them for about eight months when the little sound tube broke off. Gack!Fortunately, I'd purchased the CompUSA extended coverage! Unfortunately, they had none in stock to replace my broken E3C's. After some discussion, the manager decided to refund my $129 and sell me the E4C's at his cost! I thought about it for about two microseconds and jumped all over it! I ended up $36 out-of-pocket and my broken E3C's for brand spankin' new E4C's... not too shabby.OK... how do they sound? I didn't know what to expect and was very pleasantly surprised. What a difference from the E3C's. I'm not kidding, I didn't have to listen for the difference... it came right out and grabbed me. These things have great low-end response. The high-end is crisp and not tiring.And something else, I couldn't overdrive them. I had begun to notice that my E3C's would overdrive and distort on the low-end once in a while. I had decided that maybe it was a bad MP3 or something, but it wasn't. The E4C's proved me wrong!I totally love these earbuds. I didn't pay anywhere near full price for them... but knowing what I know now, I would. Of course, my wife would NEVER know about them!As other reviewers have mentioned, make sure you can handle in-canal earbuds before shelling out a LOT of money. Buy some inexpensive ones and try them out. If you like them, give 'em away to an appreciative kid and shell out the dollars for these. Street prices are coming down...You won't be sorry!
I use these as my satellite speakers for my surround system. They work beautifully for that. Couldn't be happier.
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've had this cable for a little over a year now. I usually unplug the cable from the outlet and computer and store it in my desk by looping it to keep my office tidy. I suppose it's a combination of the plugging and unplugging and looping that now usually leads me to having to jiggle the plug around so I can get a better connectivity. The cable still works but if I move or adjust my laptop, I lose connectivity. I suppose for the price, this cable is alright.
Was having trouble with my old Linksys... After deciding to upgrade and doing some research, this was the router that emerged at the top. Great performance for the price. Literally up & running in 5-10 minutes. It's amazing how much faster and smoother this is than my old router. Unless you have super-specialized needs, this is all you need!
The binocular work very well.They are very bright.They are the the best binoculars that I have used.They are a little hard to hold still.
The coating on the wires came pre cut at the ends which cuts on time to install. Overall went in smoothly and happy with product.
I have a 30GB black iPod and so far, I am nothing less than impressed.I bought this iPod to upgrade from my old, yet suprisingly more reliable, 20GB monochrome iPod and here are the upsides:Video: Everybody's talking about the new video feature. It's absolutely great and it has nice quality, but it eats up your battery power like nothing you've seen before and the iPod has very specific restrictions on what type of videos it can play, which is annoying if you don't know how to get the software. I watch mainly TV shows on it and after like 2 or 3 30minute episodes, my iPod's battery went from a full green (which means good) to a barely there red (which, obviously, means it's close to turning off on me). If you are on a trip and this happens to you and you are unfortunately caught without a charger but you still want to hear just one more song (not see one more video), I suggest that you IMMEDIATELY turn off the backlight, because the backlight eats up power as well. And an interesting thing I found, is that you can watch videos without a backlight...Which leads to my next section,Backlight: The backlight is possibly the brightest thing I have ever seen in my entire life. I honestly believe that staring into it can't be good for you, but it is a nice feature. It really needs levels of brightness because if you turn off the backlight completely, you are going to have to show it to another source of light because reading the screen becomes near impossible to read, unlike with my old iPod in which I could read the screen with ease.Portability/Scratches: This iPod is thinner and more portable than the previous 20GB iPod, but it is more delicate and feels more "wider", even though I've been told otherwise. This iPod is unbeliably easy to ruin aesthetically (sp?). If you breath on the silver back, expect to find a dozen little tiny scratches when you try to wipe it off. I highly advise that purchasers of an iPod buy a case (either metal or rubber) or a LCD screen protector and when the iPod comes, take it out of the box and put it on ASAP. You don't have to buy an LCD screen protector, though. You can just be cheap and keep the plastic cover on the front of the iPod on the iPod and not take it off. That's what I'm currently doing, LOL.Headphones: A lot of people complain about the headphones. I personally don't really have any qualms about it. It fits snuggly in my ear, but it would be nice to listen to U2's Vertigo at maximum volume without other people being able to hear it. And the headphones included with the iPod tend to falter when listening to loud music, producing a painful static sound.Color function: I think I speak for most 20GB monochrome to 30GB video upgraders that the colors on the iPod are some of the coolest things I've ever seen. It's great being able to see album artwork while listening to your favorite song. And if you added lyrics to it, you could read along as well as listening to the song you might be playing. It would be even cooler if they had a mini artwork box with the lyrics, but other than that, I'm okay.In conclusion, despite its qualms, I believe the iPod is possibly the best mp3 player I've been fortunate enough to have. But I also believe that despite its greatness, it's in your best interest to purchase an iPod apple care plan agreement and then when that expires, buy another protection plan, either from Apple or from an independent insurer!!! You will kick yourself when you wake up one morning finding that dreaded exclaimation mark is on your iPod and your limited year warranty just expired like a week ago.Best luck,A Proud Member of the iPod Generation
I've used quite a few different brands of Ethernet cables, including making my own. Triplite's are by far the best, both for quality, cost and the top of the cable is very well designed (where a boot usually goes).
True plug and play. No software to install. It just works. The manufacturer obviously noted complaints that the keyboard is hard to wake up from sleep mode. That's fixed - you just hit any key and you are back in action. I had the virtually identical USB version for more than 2 years and it never gave up so no question about the units build quality. It is not light and flimsy and yes it is smaller than a standard keyboard - perfect to use on your lap and with good range - no problems up to 9 feet away (I can't get further than that).Why not 5 stars? the scroll section of the tough pad is jumpy, when your finger wanders over it accidentally it's irritating. Suggestion to manufacturer - put a very slim ridge separating the scrolling area of the touch pad from the regular area, this way the finger will feel when it is wandering over the scroll area. I solved the problem with a very skinny strip of sticky "post it" separating tap from scroll area.Works out the box with Kubuntu Edgy.
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. :(
The cables that I received from the vendor "Ucable" were not "Cables To Go" brand, and they were not the same at the cables pictured. While the cables may have similar specifications, I ordered "Cables To Go 31342 Cat6 550 Mhz Snagless Patch Cable, Black (5 Feet)", and that is what I expected to receive. This seems to be a regular problem with Marketplace vendors. Unfortunately, the Amazon Marketplace vendors are making Amazon.com look bad and turning my lengthy experience with Amazon into one that is starting to feel more like eBay.
I ordered these headphones for one specific reason... the "in-line volume control" on a pair that looked cool enough for an 8-yr. old. One bonus also listed in the description was a carrying bag. However, when the headphones arrived, it not only DIDN'T have the bag, but also NO "IN-LINE VOLUME CONTROL"!!! I had to return them because they were not what I was looking for or wnat I thought I'd ordered.
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.
Pros:1) Cheap (I tend to lose these devices)2) Amazing sound3) Pretty RuggedCons:1) Heavy2) Consumes a ton of battery3) Shuffle algorithm is quite predictable, doesnt seem to be randomizing much
This ink works well on my printer (epson R300), i didnt have any problem loading the ink. This picture quality is amazing. Saved a ton of money verses buying orig cartridges. I would purchase this item again.
I've purchased this monitor in the beginning of 2005 and it is working great in 2009! (my usage since purchase: 5 days a week/from 09.30 to 18.00 non-stop and no defects what-so-ever) I have not seen any such quality product elsewhere. I was looking to buy an Apple screen but I've discovered that they are using lcds of Sony already.. decision was not difficult afterwards.. I'm looking forwards to buy new one identical for secondary display but it seems it is discontinued. Anyway, if you look for quality and professional product, opt for sony prosumer monitors...
Our store has a relatively small counter where our customers pay their bill and we have long been plagued by those who lean over determined to see the computer screen and the information therein. After a little research and reading the reviews on Amazon, decided to try the 3M filter knowing it could be returned if unsatisfied; yeah, it's a little pricey.Arriving in 2 days with free Super Saver shipping, we could not be more delighted!!Simply put, it does exactly what it claims-if you aren't directly in front of the screen,you're not going to see anything but a black screen. Period. Finally, we have conquered the nosey!In the final analysis, it's true you get what you pay for. As for this writer (and the rest of the staff), the filter was worth every penny. If prying eyes are your problem, this is your solution.
This unit is my first DVD player and will double as a CD player formy home theater system. Has a beautiful picture and has workedgreat. I do not have a CD burner so I won't be using the otherformats. I have rented several movies that have multiple disks sothe ability to store multiple disks is a plus.The downside is the depth of the unit. Measure your shelf to see if it will fit.
well, as a starter, I can only say that this D80 is much better than my stylus500 and feels good
This thing is another stupid bedside clock. The unit is so outdated. The sounds are like a cheap unrealistic sound machine with no purpose at all. the radio has a terrible tuner. It's nice looking, but poor quality. It worked for a week and it broke. This is not a good product, spend your money on a better portable radio. this one is not worth anything at all, so avoid this horrible clock.
good sound quality, and extremely comfortable when you've had them in for a long time.
My daughter is an illustrator.... these books keep her work organized, protected and easily shown... like that these come in various sizes....
I got replacement batteries for my older uniden phone from the local Batteries Plus where I really like the guys but the batteries they gave me were actually worse than the worn-out factory ones no matter which way I tried to 'condition' (charge) them. These Energizers make the phone perform exactly like new and the price was very competitive too. Thanks Amazon!
Definately worth the money. Good headphones with clear, tight sound and great noise cancelling.You won't be disappointed in the noise cancelling feature. The headphones themselves do a pretty good job of lowering ambient noise and turning on the noise cancelling while listening to music will take you to your "happy place."
This dvd player was purchased as an extra for a bedroom. It kept opening and shutting by itself and would not read any disc inserted in it. It also makes a loud noise when it opens and shuts. Needless to say it went back the next day.
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.
I received my V-Moda Vibe Red Roxx earbuds the other day and opened them tonight. The red looked awesome, but as soon as I put them in my ears, even without yet plugging them into my mp3 player, I knew I was going to have problems.I struggled to get a good fit with the angle of my ear canals. They ended up sticking out. Worse, as soon as they were in, sound in my head amplified like my head was under water. Any wire movement produced a stethoscope effect in my ears. And I still hadn't plugged them in.Once plugged in and music on, the sound quality was quite good. I bought this pair for the bass because I have oversensitivity to high pitch noises and struggle to hear bass sounds, and I could actually hear bass for a change. And then I moved around.The wires moving in my hair alone interrupted the music. When the wires bumped my chest, a loud thump interjected the music including the highs that usually impede my ears above all other sounds. There is no way I'd be able to use these when jogging as I intended. The thumping and wire movement alongside music would drive me batty. And this is an original pair of new V-Moda earbuds, not an imitation.Back in the box these earbuds have gone. I'm only glad I already happened to be going to the mall an hour away tomorrow, because I need a refund from Best Buy. Back to the drawing board. Any earbuds that have a stethoscope effect won't get more than a two rating from me. But from reviews I've read, this may be a saving grace in the long run.
It's a fine little machine when it works; but the chipsets on the ink carts seem badly made. If the printer senses a fault of any kind with any of the ink carts, it will cripple every function; even outgoing faxes that don't require ink! First, the cyan cart malfunctioned and Canon sent me a new one. The new one solved that problem, but by the time I installed the new cyan cart, the yellow cart started to malfunction in the same way. And now the magenta cart is malfunctioning as well!!! So, even though my carts are still almost full, I have to buy all new ones just to send faxes, much less do any printing, scanning, etc.!!And forget about third-party carts; they don't have the chip on them. They tell you to pry off the chip from the OEM cart and put it on their cart; but the OEM chip is the one that is malfunctioning!!! I'm suspicious that Canon intentionally designed the chip to have a short lifespan so that using it on third-party chips would be impossible.Do NOT buy this printer; if it worked, it would be great, but it doesn't.
Nothing fancy and not expensive but it works great! Buy this product, you won't be disappointed.
Honestly, the quality of this product is amazing. It's really not so much the seller experience i had as it is the actual product that is so amazing, tho the seller was extremely easy to go thru, they shipped quickly, and I received the product in the mail right on schedule with when they told me it would be here.
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!
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.
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!!!
I purchased this to match my pink 15.4 inch Dell Inspirion 1520(really thick) notebook...It fits it like a glove...and really protects it!! Love that it is also washable! Superior quality...I even ordered the matching bag for cords, etc...** Although if thinking of purchasing this for a 17 inch notebook...DON'T! It will not fit!
These are great! I ordered them for my home and work computers, and I love them!
Tyan makes really nice products, the VIA chipset goes along really well with the AMD chips, which as we all know are the best for games :o) This is a good buy, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in building their own system.
A lot of other reviews have provided a very thorough illustration of the perks and maybe flaws of this device. So I'll just make a few additions based on my experience.I've been using it for 4 years and never had a problem with it. It's not too big, not too small, just the right size. I love all the functionalities that come with it, playing music, recording, radio, video, stopwatch, etc. With an iPod Shuffle or Nano I feel there're very limited functionalities. There're also all kinds of customized settings for you to choose, pretty much everything you can think of you can configure it.I also love the earphone, it fits perfectly and stays in my ear while I'm running. It's also the longest-living earphone I've used.The quality of the device is very good too. I dropped it on the ground a lot of times during the 4 years, the device is still working totally fine. Unfortunately the battery was half-broken the last time I dropped it, it now only has about 1 hour battery life (which is why I'm here looking for a new one). But since the same thing happened to the battery of my laptop, I don't think it's the problem with the quality of the product, it's something that just happen to batteries.The only flaw I can think of is that it doesn't support line-in recording.Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product. After comparing with the new iPod Shuffle and Nano, I think I'll just get a new Meizu. I'd recommend it to all my friends.
SanDisk has always made me happy, and this Micro Cruzer goes well above and beyond. TEENY, and really fast.sweeet..
Got these speakers to mount on a golf cart. Hooked them up and was amazed at the quality of sound these put out.. I was between these and a set of yamaha's. The quality of sound is the same and the Yamaha's were double the price. Definetly recommend these to anyone.
My husband is a photographer and I got this for his birthday. It took him about 10 minutes to set it up and we had an ever changing view of some of our favorite pictures. He also takes it along to use as a table display when he does an event because it's so portable. It looks good sitting on a table in your living room or den. It also makes a great gift to friends or relatives who don't have internet access. We would highly recommend it.
I just bought these after trading my Acoustic Authority and returning a Logitech z2300 (read my review about the z2300 on Amazon - Do Not Buy). It's hard to describe how much better these speakers are than anything I ever heard (including Bose). I never realized computer speakers could sound so good. It brought a whole new dimension to listening to music from a computer. I run the thing normally at 1/4 power or less and it's PLENTY loud. It has the biggest and best satellite speakers of them all (and that's important because those are what are close to your ears). At 1/2 power the bass is blowing so much wind my leg gets cold. There's no wired remote but that's a small sacrifice for the incredible quality.
You can take a lot of pictures (100+) with the charge on one of these batteries, but its hard to know when your going to run out. Having a second seems a must.I don' know about the other cameras that use this battery, but the 775 comes with an external charger that charges a battery in less than 2 hours. It also has an interal battery that keeps track of the date &amp; time and is automatically recharged from the fresh EN_EL1 battery. (Some camera settings are lost when you remove the EN_EL1 battery).
Recently I decided it was time to get a digital picture frame. I wanted a frame so I could load it up with the thousands of digital pictures I've taken over the years then have them rotate in my office during the day for my casual viewing pleasure.Unfortunately there are not alot of complete reviews out there but several reviews pointed to the Kodak EX-1011 a possible candidate. Features I was looking for in a digital picture frame were:1. A sharp, accurate image. I wanted to be able to look over at the fram from time to time and see a picture that resembled a printed photograph.2. Support for multiple media cards (CompactFlash, SD, etc).3. An attractive unit. Since this was going in my office, I wanted it to look like a piece of the furniture and not some cheap plastic frame atop a wooden desk.4. Easy to use.5. Any other features that may be useful (wireless, remote control, internal battery, etc)So let me speak to each of these items:1 The Kodak EX-1011 offers a 10" screen with an 800x480 resolution. 800 horizontal pixels is the highest resolution available on today's consumer picture frames so I was satified with this. What I was very unsatified with however was what Kodak calls "Kodak Color Science" for "vibrant color and crisp detail." What this translates into is boosted contrast and distorted, inaccurate colors. With nothing to compare to, one can accept the images provided by the EX-1011 but place it next to a Philips 9FF2CWO/37 (the frame I ultimately went with) and you'll immediately see the difference.2. The Kodak EX-1011 supports all the major flah media formats. No problem there.3. The Kodak EX-1011 LCD is surrounded by a black plastic frame. At 10" and widescreen, this thing is large. The plastic itself is plain and simply, in my opinion a little on the cheap looking side.4. The Kodak EX-1011 is fairly easy to use. There are a number of buttons on top back of the frame (not visible when looking at the fram head on) for up, down, left right, menu, etc. I found myself almost always fumbling when pushing these buttons as it wasn't clear what button (left, right, up, down) did.5. Other features: It is very useful to have a remote control, especially if you want to sit back in your chair and navigate through the photos. The wireless feature I initially thought would be very cool but at least with this frame there are limitations regarding the location of the images on your PC plus your PC needs to be running in order to view the photos. To me it's much easier to just use a flash card.
My wife bought me an iTouch for Christmas and I was excited to be able to plug it into my truck radio with a 1/8" headphone auxiliary cable. That worked great!The Odyssey was a bit trickier. You see, Honda decided to use the front speakers of the sound system to patch in Navigation (if so equipped) commands when necessary. Essentially, there is a splitter that switches between the radio and Navi for the front speakers. This means that if you install an aftermarket radio, you either have to rig up all kinds of switches and amps, or you lose the Navi audio. In comes the Griffin iTrip.The iTrip seemed like the perfect solution - just plug it into aux power and the iTouch and tune in the appropriate station on your radio. The first thing I did was adjust the iTrip to international setting as recommended by other reviewers and tune it to 87.9. Turned everything on in the garage and it worked. Sound was kinda fuzzy, but after turning the iTouch volume down to below 70% or so, it got listenable.The first time out on the road, I was geeked because I could play all kinds of variety for my four children that wasn't available before. Plugged everything in and started up The Chronicles of Narnia radio drama. The first disappointment was a very noticeable whine over the radio that coordinated with engine speed. Don't know if it's a shielding or grounding issue, but this thing whirs the whole time you're driving. I wouldn't call it loud, but you can definitely hear it. OK, though, I could live with that - it's most noticeable in the quiet parts of the content. So after listening to the Narnia introduction and getting started with the story, there was some dialogue and then suddenly, only static. I looked down and the iTrip had gone blank. So I looked for the "On" button - no dice. Finally hit the preset selector button, which turned the unit on, but to the wrong station (it moved to the next preset). Of course, I later figured out to change all the presets to the 87.9 frequency, as other reviewers have mentioned. This turning off behavior happened over and over and over again - very annoying.So I got home from that trip and did some reading, discovering the auto-off feature of this glorious device. No problem, I thought, I'll just turn up the volume on my iTouch. Tried that the next time out and sound quality was horrid. When I reduce the iTouch volume low enough to produce decent sound on the iTrip, the iTrip constantly turns itself off. It was so bad that the other day on the way to church, my two year old got to where he would chime in with "A-gain???" every time it shut off.The reason I say the iTrip is useless for me is because I do have that family of six, with four small children. Apart from listening to (sometimes very annoying) kids songs, we mostly listen to either lullaby-type music or audio stories / dramatizations when we're all traveling together. The iTrip honestly just plain stinks for this. Between the audible whine and the unit constantly shutting off, I'd rather just burn CDs.The reason I say it might work for you is, it only costs $11 right now (which is dirt cheap for something of this functionality and the build quality seems to be decent), and if you listen to loud music the thing won't turn itself off all the time and the music will mostly cover up the whine. Certainly don't expect HD Radio quality, but if you listen to normal to loud volume music all the time, this will get you by for pretty cheap.Other thoughts:1. If there were a way to override / defeat the auto-off feature on this, my rating would jump to 4 stars. It does appear to be well made.2. The wires are a little lengthy for my needs (as stated by other reviewers), but better too long than too short. The transmitter itself is almost right in the middle of the wire run. I personally would prefer it to be closer to the headphone jack end than the power end. But that might be because the aux power outlet in my Odyssey is just above the floor.3. I live in a pretty rural area, so the only issues I've had with interference were from passing another car which was obviously using a similar device on the same frequency. Then you get a little taste of their music.Hope this helps with your decision.
JUST WHAT WAS ORDERED. HAVEN'T TRIED IT YET, BUT SURE IT WILL COOK A GREAT POT OF BEANS AND MUCH MORE. WOULD RECOMMEND.
this is a great pair of buds. they sound great especially for the price and block out most external sound. the only thing i don't love about them is how much noise is transferred into your ears if the cord is swinging around and hitting you. but i assume most in ear buds are similar. just tuck the cord under your jacket/sweatshirt if you're out moving around a lot.
Nice set for the money. When used at medium levels, the bass is nicely reproduced. However, when the volume is pushed to the upper limits, there is quite a bit of distortion. I bought this set for my son and he enjoys it very much.
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.
This home office printer has great pciture quality, I was quite impressed with it. The problem is that the paper jams EVERY SINGLE TIME I try to use it. For every page that I print, I waste about 5 because the paper jams inside the printer. Luckily, it's easy to open and remove the jam- Samsung must've known the hassles that their printer causes. I would never recommend this to anyone I know. Maybe it's just my printer that has these problems, but even if it worked every time I still wouldn't recommend it. I'm a college student on a tight budget, and $200 is ridiculous for a printer that offers no other functions. Get an HP instead. My "old" HP (I'm using it now instead) can copy, scan, read digital cameras, and I've never had a problem with the paper jamming in it-all for only $100.
My home computer is a laptop, and I use it frequently at night while sitting on the couch. I had been getting a lot of neck and back pain from being hunched over the laptop, and I was hoping that moving it up a little higher and stabilizing it would help. This product fits perfectly on my lap and puts my computer at the perfect level and angle to prevent sore muscles and eye strain. Keeping the heat off my legs is great, too. Plus, it's stylish and the brown/blue matches the color scheme in my living room so I don't have a problem leaving it out when I'm not using it. All in all, I'm extremely pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone who likes to use their laptop from their lap!
the printer is excelent, once it was installed, it took a couple of days to get just to it, but is great for the price
This is the 3rd cobra I have bought. I owned the previous version of this model that I purchased for about $200.00 - 3 years ago. My previous one was stolen out of my vehicle. Everybody keeps complaning about the accuracy & distance. As for false alarms I haven't gotten any. Obviously its is picking something up or it wouldn't be going off! I simply set mine for the city mode & shut off the VG2 alert. Mine basicly goes off for the K alerts only. I have had mine for about 3 weeks now it working just as good as my previous one did. Yes the range is on the shorter side but if you can not afford the $400 for a Valintine this will work. I used the under 13 to avoid registering an account.
I purchased this product to use with my laptop when my laptop is plugged into my television. This way, I can watch movies from my laptop on the television or play computer games on the big screen.I had a few moments of trouble setting up the mouse and keyboard, but quickly realized I had to first associate them with the base unit. Since then, everything has so far worked seamlessly and I'm quite happy.
The GPS works great and it's exactly how I expected it to be. The delivery was right on time. Thankssssssssss
Just what I needed to max out the ram for my wife's laptop to make it work better and faster.
I can't say anything that hasn't been said before in other reviews, but I feel the need to express how much I LOVE these headphones. The crystal clear sound that these cans put out (and without the need of an amp!) would make them a steal at twice the price. But for $80 or so? It's truly a no-brainer. To be sure, there are drawbacks; they aren't particularly stylish, they leak sound and therefore aren't ideal for public listening, and you may need to bend the headband a tiny bit to make them comfortable. But who cares? If you want unbelievable sound at a budget price you just can't do better than these.
I didn't even know I needed one and now I really love it! Even my 4 year old can work her way around it and navigate exactly where she wants to go. I recieved it for my birthday, and this little thing makes everything more fun. The video quality is very impressive, considering it's size especially. I have to leave home for a couple days a week for work, so I asked my technically inclined husband to load my pilates video on to my 30GB unit. All be it no Matrix reloaded as far as grahics go, but I am extrememly pleased with the picture quality. (Now if I could just motivate and do the videos). It is a great size for someone wanting to watch something on the commute, plane, train or sitting on the bike at the gym. Really amazing, and really easy to use. I agree with other reviewer, the "included case" is nothing to write home about as it is difficult to get your Ipod in and out of. It does serve it's purpose of protecting the screen though. I bought a dlo rubberized case, it fits but does obscure the outer edges of the expanded screen. It will do until the come ut with accessories for this unit. The head phones are a bit uncomfortable ( for smaller ears) as well, but the sound quality is great. Great gift for anyone, techy or not, who loves music, movies and portability.
The volume, memory, and tuning controls are a pain in the butt. i.e. if you want to change the volume, you have to press the "volume button", then the up/down buttons. However, if you are not fast enough, you have to hit the "volume button again". Considering that in most cases I am barly awake when I go into the shower in the a.m., this radio is hard to use. ---- OH YEAH, the radio has stopped working after 3 months. It is not located by a direct hit under the showerhead, in fact it's the furthest away from the showerhead in my shower, yet it still got water inside and stopped working. This was a slow death that started with buttons getting stuck, then losing the LCD screen, then death.
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.
Well, what can you say about the memory? I just hope it lasts, though I already had bought this brand before and never had any problems, that's why I got more memory of the same brand again.
Product works quite well. One of the better compatable inkjet cartridges.
The Presto 6qt. PC is one of the best purchases I have made lately. No Kidding! Cooked some old Pinto Beans from Costco - fantastic and tender. Tried some Peruvian beans (never made before) threw some onions DRIED chipolte Chilli's etc. Closed the lid and yummy magic happened to those beans. Oh and they cook in around 45 minutes! Made a chuck Roast, Potatoe soup - blah blah blah ...all were perfect and tender. AND FAST!Since we are talking about the Presto 6qt PC...it has worked fantastic and was fairly easy to assemble, I did need to read how to place the lid rocker on the top. I thought the thing was supposed to be attached - like a handle - but nooooo. Haha, well learned that the lid rocker was to perfect the amount of steam generated and it should "rock" gently from side to side. Comstruction and materials seem of very good quality. Would highly recommend.
this works great! my husband doesnt hear as well as he used too+wa having trouble hearing other alarm clocks...wont sleep through this one:)
This is a great camera for its price and very easy to use. I didn't bother reading the manual...you can pretty much figure it out just by playing around with the menu/controls. If you are like a majority of people and don't want a camera thats that takes an engineer to figure it out this one is for you.
This camera has been very easy to use and to set up. The picture quality has been excellent and I would highly recommend buying this one. I have noticed that when the camera door is not shut tight enough the battery power will shown none, but a opening and reclosing of the door always seems to restore the battery power. The instructions are easy to read and there are alot of features with this camera!
I was thrilled with this unit when I got it; for the money it is a decent little player packed with features. My joy was short lived, however, as I began to encounter problems:* It eats AAA batteries like a ravenous wolf. I probably should have looked for some rechargeable batteries for this thing.* I found that bumping, jostling, or dropping it, even lightly, can cause it to die and require restarting. Really annoying if you're exercising or using it in the car.* After about two months, I lightly bumped into a metal banister with the device in my pocket. It cracked the glass, making the screen unreadable. Seemed like it should have withstood more than that.* Another month after that, the jack for the headphones got messed up. I had to hold the headphone plug in it just the right way or the ground terminal would disconnect and the channels would cancel out. This got worse, and happened with any headphones I tried. Eventually the device became unusable because of this.Like Dad always said: "Buy cheap, buy twice". Should've listened.
I do not recommend this dual wan router. The advanced features tend not to work as advertised. If you want something cheap that will switch over to a second WAN this is it.Load balancing locks up your browser, it does not double your throughput. DMZ ends up not being able to ping or do anything. Yes, I upgraded the firmware to the latest level.I think there will be a big need for people who must always have internet on even if one provide drops out, unfortunately this router is not it.I used a peplink balance 200 it worked wonderfully, this router is a constant frustration.
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!
These, as well as the Mintek DVD players were on sale here at Fort Lewis, WA for around $179. Probably half of my platoon bought them to take with us to Iraq. Well, while trying out their new purchase, the players were &quot;locking up&quot; on them, in other words, the movie would stop, the screen would go blue, and when they tried to reboot the DVD, the damn thing would not load. Now I'm talking at least 90% of the Initial and Mintek DVD players purchased turned out to be pieces of junk. There were guys who took their players in to get them exchanged 3 or 4 times before getting their money back and buying a better quality player. Yeah you'll save a couple of bucks over buying a Sony or Toshiba, but in the end, you'll be stuck with a grey plastic door stop and not a DVD player.
I had seen this at a colleague's office. As I travel a bit and frequently have to use my laptop for accounting, this was a natural purchase. I was surprised that it was discontinued. The keypad doubles as a stand alone calculator. The mouse and keyboard share the wireless USB piece (2 not needed). Very happy so far
I live in SC near Charleston,commonly the low-country, so I'm barely above sea level (75ft) and heavy in tree cover. I'm currently connected with 50ft,with no amp, standard coaxial cable. outdoor single story roof 75cm mast installation. Stations avg around 30+ miles away.(from antennaweb.org)This antenna is surprisingly light,recommend downloading the instructions from the homesite, they have been revised. Farly painless to install.It was always planed for a outdoor installation, but a week of rain forced the option of a temporary attic fix. And I will report even in a over-insulated hotbox I still got 10 more channels than I would get thur cable or satellite. And outdoor all my channels quality could put Directv or Cable TV to shame.
These are the most comfortable headphones I have ever had. I can wear them all day and still be able to hear what is going on in the world around me. It's good to know that I don't have to be immersed in the music completely to be able to enjoy it.
Great little item to always have those many photos of the grandchildren,pets and vacation with you.
Bottom line is that this product is a poor value because it doesn't work properly. The $150 price tag would be worth it considering that the cost of an iPod dock, power cord, remote and cables. The trouble is that the software is extrodinarily buggy. I could not get my iPod to display on the TV because whenever I swtich to On Screen mode, I got a message on my iPod saying "okay to disconect". The other problem was I found the remote to be unresponsive and the dock for the iPod seems flimsy and poorly designed. Oh yeah and the box is very misleading since it makes you think you can navigate videos, which you can't really. A product like this really needs to support firmware updates because of the frequent iTunes updates. It's a great idea... if only it worked as advertised
This unit is simple and straight forward to operate. We now have two players in our house.
I was surprised to find that this is a device to take pictures. I rate this five stars because it indeed does take pictures. Early native tribes believed having your picture taken could steal your soul. I have used this product to confirm that is not true. I used this to take a picture of my ex wife. The camera worked and took her picture which would not have happened if the camera could steal your soul; my ex wife has no soul.
Great Quality for 69 dollars!!! Wow I can not believe the price!!!I BOUGHT WITH THE E5 AMP, WORKS GREAT WITH MY IPHONE 4. BIG DIFFERENCE!!!I LOVE ITTHANKS!!!
This is a real piece of junk, so it holds a lot of music, its slow from start up to changing songs playing, installing additional music is a real pain, I have had to re-install all the music just to add a cd.I paid 90$ 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!!!
The plastic portion of the ring that holds the mount ball has broken in just seven months of normal use. I don't think it was built to spec as it has never fit well.
This is the first flash I had bought when I first got my Canon Rebel T2i (550D). Now that I've bought the Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter, I plan on buying another one of these and a 580EX II Flash. If I could rattle off all the technical specs I would. But as someone jumping deep in to this to start, I would barely know where to begin, but from all I've learned from trial and error is that this flash is simply great when used as a slave unit.
This thing looks great. A little bulky, but I bought it not to be used as something for exercising and listening to music but to just listen to music. So if you want something lightweight, try something different. If you already have scratches on your iPod, you're pretty much going to see them even more clearly now.
We are very pleased with this product it is very well made and was easy to mount. I would definatly recommend this product. Also the price you will not get a better one. Very satisfied!
Well I was looking for some rechargeable batteries from Amazon, and I ran across their own make. It was kinda expensive for shipping because I only had a $10 gift card, so I found these by Mel Pierce Camera. (Sorry Mel Pierce Camera, but I don't use a camera.) I had needed them for my Controller so I could stop buying all these store brand batteries that didn't last. These work great. =)
After trying a number of different armbands, I bought this one. While more expensive than the others, this one actually works well. The velcro tab is easy to use for holding extra cord out of the way. The band is strong enough to hold the ipod snuggly against your arm, but also has sufficient "give" to be able to hold the ipod up a bit to see the screen better when working the menus.
We are totally enjoying our Bose Radio/CD. Sound quality is excellent and the casing is small - fits anywhere.
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!
I bought this for my two boys ages 4 and 6. They can't sit still but do for this phonics software. They love the learning games and don't realize they are really learning. I purchased this to help them with their speech, one is severly delayed and the other not so much. The words and pronounciation are very very clear and easily understood. Simple directions and easy to follow. Starts off easy but gets harder for my older child. Best of all they are learning to read and practicing speech. Also has sight words game great for school age children and early readers.
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
Great company to deal with and great product...went with genuine Dell product (after trying several universals which didn't last more than 2-3 months and frayed at crucial areas).
Had one of this at the grandparents house, supporting a Tivo and a Mac Mini behind a cable modem. Pretty much the lowest possible use a device like this is ever going to see. It was a bit of a hassle to set up initially, mainly because the web interface tries to be too helpful. It seemed to lose the internet connection once a quarter, for the first year. Then it started acting up monthly. Now it's unable to stay connected for more than an hour.
These are fairly nice speakers. They are not the loudest nor the clearest, but for "computer speakers", they function very nicely. The sound is surprisingly well balanced and full for such a small device. Some cheaper computer speakers advertise a "sub-woofer", but I have found that these models tend to have odd sound signatures (lacking in certain ranges). The Bose companion provides even response throughout the spectrum with only two small speakers.For their size, these speakers are good, but if you have more room, I would suggest a more "bookshelf" type speaker with a dedicated receiver (which may be attained for the same price as these). As nice as the Bose Companion's are, there is no substitute for speakers with a larger diaphragm.Overall, I am satisfied with this product. I have used them for over 5 years, and they have not given me any problems.If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
These bookshelf speakers by Sony are an outstanding value for the money! I don't think you can get better value in this price range. The two speakers arrived well packed in protective styrofoam and more; and setup was a breeze using 16 gauge speaker wire.The quality of the sound is really very good. Of course you can get better sound from other speakers, but you'll pay more for that luxury. These suit my needs very well; I wanted a relatively affordable stereo system in my bedroom, not a particularly large space, and when set apart from each other by several feet I can enjoy the best sound possible from these speakers.One thing to note that some have mentioned before--these are 20 inches tall; they really don't look like bookshelf speakers to me! I suppose they would fit in a large wall unit or on a shelf but they can just as well stand on the floor.Highly recommended!
I have purchased a couple of these and have had no problems. Very easy set-up with no problems. When I have had to call support they were very helpful. A much better experience than friends have had with other brands of routers!
So far, I am liking the camera....It is exactly as advertised....
I purchased these discs for use as gifts to others because of how great they look. Unfortunately, that is their only redeeming quality.The discs themselves say '52x speed', but do not, under any circumstances, write the discs at any speed over 8x. Writing at slower speeds helps, but will not guarantee a successful burn. In my pack of 25 discs, less than half burned without write errors. Before using these discs, I don't remember the last time I had a single write error when burning CD-Rs with my current setup. Caveat emptor.As for aesthetics, the discs look absolutely terrific. It's too bad most of them ended up as rubbish.Again, buyer beware.
This card is listed as compatible with the lenovoT60 line but is considered an "unauthorized wireless card" and will not function without significant hacking. What a disappointment.
I bought this TV used a few years ago for cheap b/c it was loud (had a bad bearing in the color wheel.) I replaced the color wheel myself, easy to do, for around $100 for an upgraded part with better bearing design, and the TV has run flawlessly since. I'm still using the same bulb that came with the TV, but I run the lamp setting on Low, which isn't much of a difference from bright. Another reason I use the low lamp setting is b/c the lamps run very hot and high heat is the enemy of electronics, the lamp will run significantly cooler on the lower setting which will decrease the potential for other electronic component issues. I have this thing on all the time as I use it for watching HDTV via Comcast cable with set top box, watching movies on Blue Ray player and gaming on Xbox 360. Something to note is this TV does not accept 720p signal. This could be a problem with a couple channels if getting HD reception through Antenna or Sat, but cable all comes through at 1080i in my area, so not an issue for me. Also most high def devices such as gaming systems and Blue Ray players allow the user to select which HD signal to use. I have both my Xbox 360 and Blue Ray set at 1080i, and the TV works great for all my needs. Picture quality isn't far off a new Mitsubishi 1080p DLP I had for a few days. I bought the Mitsu to upgrade, but it was louder in operation and not much of a difference in picture quality, so I returned it and am keeping this one till it dies; or the newer technologies eventually become rediculously cheap. The design is a bit dated, so it's kind of a sleeper; It always surprises people when the TV is off and I click it on and they see how good of a picture this dated looking beast puts out. These old DLPs have kind of a bad rep from bulbs burning out etc. but a lot of these are probably attributed to people getting the cheap knock offs, not the genuine Phillips bulbs which are rated for 6000-10000 hours, and possibly beyond using the low lamp setting. Overall, this TV puts out great picture, is very inexpensive and has proven reliable for my use. If you are on a budget but still want a large TV with great picture it's a good deal.
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 needed an extra suction mount for another car, but most just gave you the suction part and not the mount. Well, I really didn't want to have to carry around the one mount I had with me all the time, so this is perfect! Exactly like the one that came with the gps-very happy!
I'm not an expert by any means, so I just look for the card to function and I haven't had any problems with it these past 3 weeks. I use it for my palm to load medical books on it, so it has to allow for interactive features and it's done fine with that.
This flash is abosolutly amazing. My only gripe, is the horrible buttons, and the degree of movement. I dont know if i have a bad copy, but the buttons are extremly hard to press, I have to use my nails to push the buttons far enough for it to react. Also I see no reason why they couldn't make the head turn full 180 in either directions, its really annoying when you are moving the flash on the fly..
We used these cameras on the beaches and in the ocean while in Hawaii. The picture quality was as good as any permanent camera I own. The only draw back is it has no flash which would have been helpful in a few situations. But you just have to plan around this one fault.
I've been using these headsets for years and buy them 20 or so at the time. I lose'em, my dogs eat'em or they go bad but at the price, you can't go wrong and again, I buy them 20 or so at the time. They replace another model that I used which is not made anymore.Try a few of these, I think you'll like them.Also, I agree with one reviewer about the flexloop as he called it. I don't like them either.They make it harder to put on the ear. I liked the stiff ones better.
This camera replaced a very similar Nikon camera which I found very lacking in controls and useability. This Canon is quite frankly the best snapshot camera I have ever owned. It take great photos in all lighting conditions and gives the user the ability to modify ISO speed settings to stop motion in low lighting. The feature set and intuitiveness is far beyond any of the competitors products. I highly recommend this camera.
Having used other NHT center speakers in the past, this one has clearly raised the bar. The vocals are reproduced with ease with this center speaker. Nothing seems to tax the 3 way design and dialogue seems very crisp and warm. The dispersion is nice and wide and fills the room. I originally ordered an Absolute Center and thought that speaker sounded amazing versus my SuperCenter, but when I stepped up to the Classic 3C Center, let me say that the sound was much much bigger and stronger. I now can hear dialogue and sounds way better than before. This is paired with Classic 4 Towers and I am in love with my hometheater! I haven't found anything that has stressed this speaker! I've been a longtime NHT fan and owner but this center is by the best one they have produced. Also the finish is furniture grade looks amazing!
The interface is simple to learn, the features are all you need to get great photos, the build is super and the results are outstanding.I bought this wee camera over others because it has a wide angle lens and it has a viewfinder (there are bright sunny days when you just can't see an LCD screne well enough to compose an image). I also bought it because I believe Canon cameras produce the best images in terms of natural colour, low noise and sharp detail.I don't think you can get a better camera for $300. Buy it with a case with a belt loop, wear it often and take many many photos - you'll be delighted.
When I first bought the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable, I thought I was bein swindled by money-grubbing, elitist snake-oil salesman who would screw their own sister for a slice of cheese, even if they were lactose intolerant.Oh how wrong I was.The moment the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable arrived, I felt a presence. Not only did I achieve enlightenment, but that very night my dog came back to life, my child somehow UN-stabbed a prison parole officer and my wife suddenly became desirable again. It talked to me in my dreams, Amazon. The Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable told me wonderful things, of angels and space travel. And dammit, I believe that soon the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable will make all of this possible.If you'll excuse me, I'm just off to the jewel-encrusted gold bar bank to make a deposit, whilst my solid diamond chaueffeur polishes my Bentley (which is actually made of solid chocolate peppered with Green Beret tears) with the Turin shroud.Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable.Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable.Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable.
This is a great and inexpensive warranty to have. It will replace your electronic product if it stop working or you find out later its defective.
Yes, you could buy an off-brand battery for $6. And it would probably work just fine, or in some cases even a shade better. But, you have to consider how much energy is stored in a lithium battery, and how much damage this could do to your cameras electronics if the battery failed, or otherwise shorted out. With the Nikon version you have confidence that the battery has been well made and thoroughly tested (after all you were sufficiently confident that you shelled out $1,000 for one of their cameras!). Are you equally confident that another company can manufacture, test, and package a sophisticated battery for $6, and also make a profit? I'm not. I'd rather pay $30 extra than have to buy a new camera.
I just got this router (WGR614v2) today, installed it in like less than 45 mins. It's been pretty stable till now and on my HP Pavilion notebook with integrated 802.11b wireless shows all bars on my signal strength. Connecting through the Setup Wizard was a breeze. Though I knew exactly what needed to be done, I think the setup process is pretty simple. Updated the flash firmware upgrade from the netgear website (chose the stable as opposed to the beta version). I have also setup the 128 bit encryption with MAC filtering enabled. My old router which was an SMC barricade used to crib about when the encryption was enabled. Considering that it's only 4 hrs old, I will update the status soon to let you folks know how it's going on. Regarding the installation, seems like I got lucky like most others. From the reviews looks like some of them have had problems.
Just received my battery for an IBM T43 computer. It fit fine and the computer recognized the new battery with no issues. It came charged at about 63% and said it would take a little over an hour to fully charge. At a current 88% charge remaining it's saying that I have 2:14 minutes of power, so I'm estimating that it's maybe 2:45 when fully charged, which is about what I got from the original battery when this five year old laptop was new. So far I'm pleased with the quality for the price. Shipping was pretty fast even with super saver.
I use it everyday. Its small so it doesn't take up much room and yet I use it like An extra hard drive for photos.
The first Palm IIIc that I bought died after about a week of usage - the screen would never fully lighten up but you could somewhat make out the text. I returned it, and since have only had another problem. One day I was using it and then it had a &quot;fatal exception&quot;, upon restarting I found that ALL of my data was lost, which was restored upon resync. Apparently I had installed some apps which corrupted the system - beware of what you install.Despite the first bad two things, I love the IIIc. I find it very useful from day to day, and personally I dont think I could live without the color. It allows me to put things in a different color (Datebk4 or action names) which draw my attention to that particular item... also it makes the PDA easier to read and more like a PC. One comment about the screen is that you can barely see it in bright light or direct sunlight, even with the screen brightness turned all the way up.So i'd say it's worth the $.. it has PLENTY of memory - i have tons of stuff on there and im only using 4.5 mb...and i love the color..just be forwarned that there might be some kinks.
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.
Probably the best headphones for the price--and I sorta collect headphones. The odd thing is, though, you will need to give them a week or so of playing before their true colors show. After that, its sound is very true to the original recording. I use them with my iPod and they are far superior to the stock earbuds. However, I wouldn't unnecessarily want to walk around town with these big things on--they're not the most stylish thing in town. Oh well, function over form, this time.
I got this for Christmas from my granparents and brought it home. I opened it and was working fine but when i put a DVD in it gave me a screen that was black and white and looked like ants were crawing on it. It never ever played and so i returned it to Toysrus they told me that there was something wrong in them and they took them out of there store but they are still online. If you get this item you will not be able to return... DON'T GET! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! ! !
Sophisticated enough for our 8 year old, and simple enough for our 4 year old. This toy is perfect for all ages! It has been dropped several times and remains unscathed. We have three Vidsters, and all are still in perfect working order after a full year of use - what a find! We found a larger memor card a necessity, but well worth the investment. Both still photos and videos are excellent quality, and camera has features such as instant playback that make it just like an adult camera. Well worth the investment!
I bought this to replace a much more expensive SONY (the arm band on the SONY broke after a few months of use). I can't comment on the durability yet but so far, I'm pretty happy. The buttons are a little small but the reception is good. The headphones take a little getting used to but I'm starting to like them.
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 $
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.
amazing clarity, surprising range. deals well with other radio signals, I can walk around the office with them on without a noticeable drop in sound quality
I still can't believe how quiet this machine is. It's no Mac, but it makes my two-year old Pavilion sound like a positive racket. Nice and fast, too. One warning, and the reason for the missing star: this machine is not currently upgradeable. The earliest release of compatible RAM is scheduled for May. I was VERY disappointed to hear this. HP support (very fast, very nice) will tell you that you cannot upgrade the machine. This panicked me, since it is not what the documentation says, but, technically they're correct. You'll have to wait to upgrade the RAM on this puppy. Until the upgrades are available, this is a serious problem.
Absolute JUNK!! Charger lasted may be 30 seconds. The original charger that came with the DS still charges my DS but this one is DEAD. I bought it because it is advertised to support worldwide voltage. The construction is so junky looking, who knows what's inside - I am thinking it might even damage the DS. Always use the original charger. I Should've listened to others here with the same issue.
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 initially bought a Griffin iTrip mini for use in London, UK and it was awful. Someone recommended this to me and it is absolutely brilliant. The quality is excellent, and the ease of use is unparalelled (no need to install anything on the ipod itself - works straight out of the box). If this can work in London, where nearly every frequency is taken up, this can work in any city in the world!
This camera was my dream come true. I love to take pictures. The quality of the pictures were the best. The size it was my only concern, to carry in places where I felt more confortable if I have a small one. Great choice!
I recently wanted to get a pair of either noise isolation or noise cancellation headphones because in my current apartment, the TV is very close to the computer, which my girlfriend likes to watch since we just finally hooked up cable. With the TV noise, I can't concentrate on any of my work while I'm at the computer. I decided to go with these because I've never spent more than $20 on a pair of headphones, and didn't want to spend much more than $50 for casual listening earphones.The good:The sound quality is great, although I'm mostly listening to mp3's of varying quality. The bass sounds really nice. I listen to drum and bass and other electronic music, so bass is very important. The ear pads don't require you to squish them and wait for them to expand in your ear like other earphones I've had, and they are really easy to get in and out. There are also 3 different sets of ear pads, so if your ear canals are too big or small, there's likely something that will work for you. The sound isolation is good, not great. I can still hear background noise, but the trade off is that they are much more comfortable than other ear canal phones I've used. I can definitely see myself laying down and falling asleep with them in.The bad:I kind of wish the noise isolation was better, but they were only $50 shipped anyway. I also wish the cord was slightly longer, but of course these are meant as laptop or mp3 player headphones. They don't come with a case or anything, which kind of sucks but who keeps their headphones in a case anyway. Most people probably just wrap them around their mp3 player.overall:Good headphones for the price. If you've found other in-ear headphones uncomfortable or hard to insert, these are probably for you.
Got this camera on keh.com web site as a used but in excellent + condition (which it is) for under sixty bucks. What a deal ! But I had to buy the rechargable battery and charger from amazon.com. No biggie. Takes fabulous pictures, is built like a fort, easy, easy to operate. Will carry around in my purse for those just in case pictures. I am pleased as pie with this camera ! I don't plan to use it underwater (it's advertised for under water use) but if I do happen to drop it, I can't imagine anything would happen. I mean this camera is solid, solid, solid. I have 3 other Olympus digital camera, all bought used and all work perfectly. Don't think I will be buying new anytime soon. Buying used just saves so much money as long as you buy from a trusted source with a good return policy !
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.
What I have concluded about this product, which I own, is that it's a great system for someone who wants to listen to Classical, Jazz and other types of easy listening music. I quickly recognized that the positioning of these speakers is 50% of your listening pleasure. Simply pointing them in a direction determined by the layout of your desk is not good enough. Because of the Bose sound processing, you will have to play with the arrangement so that you get the best sound reproduction. Most people don't understand the design element of Bose until they have sat through a demonstration at a Bose store. Bose has high quality products, made in America, and has been around for many years. I also own a Bose Wave Radio/CD Player, and I'm very happy with that as well.
I bought these because i had a cheap altec lansing 2.1 system that broke and these are extremely good speakers for the price. They have really good bass and work great with my Pyle PCA4 amplifier that puts out 120 watts x 2 channels. You can play any genre of music or any song and these speakers will perform great. They even sound great with movies and tv shows played right off of a laptop or computer. I would recommend these speakers to anyone that doesn't want to spend very much but wants a great pair of speakers. The Sony b3000's pick up all of the low and high notes needed to produce a fantastic sound. Hope this helped for people that are unsure whether or not they want to purchase these speakers.
I didn't find anything wrong.The camera is very compact and takes good quality pictures.You ought read the manual of course as it's not very intuitive in some function.
good quality inexpensive receiver, mine is in my garage and I have my xm radio tuner paired with it, does just fine. Can't say anything about durability yet as i've only had it 2 weeks.
Great product, I will recommand it to everyone need a memory upgrade for their mac or laptop.
This router has been trouble from day 1. I've had problems with the router dropping [wireless] connections from the get-go. The router also loses IP addresses at an alarming rate. Virtually non-functional. Support from NETGEAR is non-existent.
Great quality for the price. Check out the closeup's I posted of the joints and fasteners, I'm looking forward to picking up 2 of these, one for the car, two for the camera bag.
I have had no luck with routers over the past couple of years. But this Netgear WGR614, version 7, has worked like a charm so far. Initially, I had problems setting up this router. But when I used the CD that Netgear included in the router package, it took only 15 minutes to configure everything properly. I am using Vista Ultimate on my Dell 1705 and 1520 laptops. One of my laptops is connected via ethernet and the other laptop and my printer (HP 6980) are connected wirelessly. The speed and range of this router are excellent. Moreover, when I stream video wirelessly, the router does not reset itself. This was a problem I had with other wireless g routers. I put in a 26 bit encrypted wep key and disabled SSID broadcasting. All of this is very easy to do as long as the set up and all changes are done on the computer connected via the ethernet. Netgear even places a wireless router icon on the desktop.I recommend this router highly and only hope it continues to perform the way it has over the past 2 weeks.
I was looking for a new mp3 player since my old one was small and didn't play videos and I wanted a pink one and I did not want an ipod by any means.The Pros.-Color Choices-Good Price-Plays More File Formats-Everyone and their dog doesn't have one like ipod-Holds alot-Holds photos and videoThe Cons-Senative tap pad even on lowest setting-Included softwear to convert files is useless and has yet to convert a file that wasn't compatatable.-Won't play some avi type files and will if they are converted to mpeg-Lack of accessories for this player, I want to be able to attatch it to a belt clip but it's difficult since more things are modeled for ipods.-Included headphones are too big30gbs is still alot of space for me. I have 3movies, about 600songs and have hardly made a dent into it. The battery life is good,3-5hours on video.
I did quite a bit of research prior to making this purchase and am very pleased with the decision. The picture quality is excellent! I've had friends over that also have flat panel TVs and they all say our picture looks better than theirs. I also really like the ambilight feature, it's not just a gimmick it really helps reduce eye strain when no other lights are on. Ambilight is also dynamic and each side adjusts separately in intensity and color. Plenty of inputs and outputs. I can't comment on the sound quality because I never use the built in speakers. Only complaint I have which is pretty minor is that after initial power on six or seven seconds before it will accept input selection i.e. changing from HDMI 3 to HDMI 4.
My original sound blaster audigy had served me well over the years but after a recent upgrade of my computer speakers, I decided to upgrade my sound card. I'm not an audiophile, so I did not expect to hear a big upgrade in sound quality but I was pleasantly surprised. Music, movies, etc, sounded much clearer. I understand this is in part due to my upgraded speaker system ( logitech Z-5500s ) but I tested the card with my original speakers and I could hear a difference rite away. Be sure to avoid the cheaper xtreme audio variant as that does not have the true x-fi hardware. I did have some initial random rebooting with the vista 32 bit drivers but everything is working fine now after I cleared all remnants of the old audigy software. This card is a worthwhile upgrade for those who are using older sound cards or onboard audio. I purchased this OEM ; drivers were available for free download from creative labs.
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 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.
I bought a Visor Edge in June, and loved it. It is slick, slim and easy to use, with enough upgrades on the Deluxe I've had for an age to make it worthwhile - or so I thought.In Novemeber it died. No explanation, just died and wiped all data. So I ring Handspring and get a replacement. This didn't even give me the chance to start playing with it - it was doa. I'm now awaiting my third one.Luckily I had a back-up module, and use it regularly as I may not be near a hotsynch station as often as my paranoia now requires. And where am I using this data? I'm back on the trusty Deluxe!! It's a shame - I liked the look of the Edge a lot...
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.
These were purchased primarily for digital-piano practice-sessions, so as not to disturb any of my neighbors (replacing my AKG K-55's which finally broke-down after several years). They do their job well in that department, and for $25.00 you can't do better for this application. Forget spending 40+ dollars on headphones specifically intended to be set-aside for music practice, in my experience these are all you will need! On the downside, I've discovered their potential for enjoyment of ALREADY recorded musical work is not quite on-par; the bass-capacity on these things is HORRIBLE for a headphone so large (except on my piano), though in every other area their large stereo-quality seems to shine through (especially with the Beatles.) It handles Treble and Midrange quite well, moderating them pleasantly, but when it comes to bass, forget it; just buy Sony's MDR-W24V if you want to LISTEN to music with your headphones, rather than play it yourself... 4-stars for doing what I need for them to do!
I am very happy with this purchase. The Targus Notebook Case is functional, well-made, and attractive. At the price, it is a bargain.
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.
We just went to a sound bar that had only a single digital audio input. Unfortunately, my bluray, xbox and cable box all utilize that form of cable.After doing some research, this seemed to be the perfect solution as all 3 of my devices could be fed into it then funneled to the one input on the soundbar.The only cons I see so far is that it is made of plastic and feels cheap. We will see how long it lasts. Also, you do have to manually switch it when you want to watch from a different audio source. Not a big deal, but just make sure you know what you are buying and that it can't auto detect the source to switch for you.Finally, don't forget to buy that one extra cable since it doesn't come with any!
You could spend less on another name brand adapter, but is you have good filters and lens this is the only way to go. I handled several of the adapters before purchasing this one. I use it to mate myCanon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Camerasto myB+W 65-073102 77mm Neutral Density 0.9-8x Filter #103, and it works wonderfully and does not require my to spend he $60 to purchase another neutral density in the 67mm size.Highly recommended. I now only use B&W; filters on all my equipment.
Prior to putting this in my house I was using a software router/firewall to share my internet connections on a dedicated machine. After hooking up the Netgear, I was able to setup the internet connection sharing and firewall without a problem. Though you dont get a whole lot of options to configure firewall wise, it does the job pretty well. I've had absolutely no problems with PC's connected by wire to the switch.On the wireless side, it seems to perform the same as other WAP's that I've seen, range is limited to 40-50 feet depending on surrounding structure. One thing you must keep in mind is that 2.4ghz cordless phones will cause the connection to drop on this and most other 802.11x WAP's. The older 900mhz phones seem to work without an issue. Keep in mind that you might have other devices that could possibly interfere, (cordless bookshelf speakers, non IR remotes, etc). This is a problem with all 802.11 wireless and not just the netgear unit.Other than those things, I'd like to note that I put the little box up about 3 months ago and havent touched it since. Its been solid and performs much better than the software firewall that i had.
Quality is great... Packaging is not so great.. bird nest of cable so bad i had to untangle and rewind.
I needed a remote to control 4 current systems : Sansung TV, Motorola DVR, Denon DVD and Denon Receiver.Within 20 minutes of opening the remote I had all four programmed (including manually loading the Denon DVD controls from the existing remote as the codes given were not recognised). I have not used the original controllers since.After getting used to the remote I enabled a few macros and made a few tweaks (like "punch throughs" and menu customizations).Very happy, no complaints and did not even need the accompanying DVD.
I had been looking for a wireless keyboard with a built-in mouse or touchpad to use with my Mac Mini. Another reviewer said he/she had used this keyboard with great success with a Mac Mini so I decided to buy it. My computer is set up upstairs and I wanted to be able to control it from downstairs so I could surf the net, write letters, etc., using my LCD projector and 100" inch screen downstairs.I plugged in the USB dongle, put the batteries in the keyboard and then powered on my Mac. Setup was unbelievably simple. I read the Adesso instructions for setting up the keyboard but that was not necessary. The Mac recognized that a new keyboard was plugged in and just asked the normal setup questions of hitting the key to the left and key to the right of the shift key so it would know what type of keyboard it is dealing with and I was off and running.The keyboard works flawlessly. Within 5 minutes, I was operating my iTunes from downstairs and checking my e-mail on the big screen. What a sweet set up.An added bonus is that this does not interfere with my Apple bluetooth keyboard that I use on my desk with the Mac. I can switch back and forth between the Adesso and the Apple bluetooth keyboards seamlessly.For what I want to do, this keyboard is perfect.
I bought this adapter to bypass the built in amplifier after I installed an aftermarket head unit. Unfortunately, it did not fit my amplifier. It is supposed to simply fit between the two plugs that go into the amp, but mine were different,with one plug being smaller than the other. I later found many other people have had similar issues, so I wanted to be sure and review this product to make sure others knew ahead of time. My advice is to actually disconnect your amplifier first and look at the connections. If they are the same size (or close) this part may work for you. However, if one is much smaller than the other, this part is not going to help you bypass the amplifier. In case you are wondering, I eventually found a wiring diagram and just spliced the wires together to bypass the amp. Also, if you have installed an aftermarket head unit and are getting no sound, you may just need to connect power to the amplifier (blue wire if I remember right), but if you want to bypass it completely you need to get an adapter such as this or splice the wires manually as I did.
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.
I've used several hundred of these HP- DVD-R's, with cover art inkjetted from the HP D7560 printer, which makes excellent copies that compete with the high end commercial discs.As an indie filmmaker, I'm very pleased with the color of the printing, clarity, and speed. The discs are also very highly reliable in recording, with a less than 1 percent failure rate , (which may be due to greasy-thumb-itus on my part).As usual HP makes world class products. Will not buy any others.
I gave this product to my boyfriend for Christmas this year and he's loving it. He has a Canon SD650 (a great little camera). I'm a photographer and so I've come to love most Lowepro products for their durability and quality. This little guys is great. It has extra pockets for your spare memory cards and batteries. I would highly recommend this compact bag to any point-and-shoot camera user. It is a good deal for the price.
I wanted to find a service that was easy enough for my parents to use, and high enough quality that it would be worth the price and hassle. The options I found were a number of software products for the PC (too complex) and a few mail-in services like YesVideo that parse the videos into equally-timed chapters, which I thought would be annoying to view and search.So I opted for YesVideo and ran a test. The test consisted of (holding my breath and) sending all 29 family videotapes we've recorded over the years of our kids growing up, and waiting to see what was returned. I did this without the knowledge of my spouse -- gambling with my life.I was impressed and extremely satisfied with the result. The service was much faster than I anticipated (only a couple of days), and the quality was terrific. Video and audio both. The intelligent parsing of the footage is much appreciated -- we can skip over the embarrassing stuff (like me in a swim suit) and not have to search for our son's birthday or our daughter's first steps. The DVD case also has screenshots on the front that make searching a real cinch -- this is a big deal when looking through 29 volumes of video for the right moment in time.On top of all this we got a photo CD with a bunch of digital photo-quality still images taken from the actual video footage. Not sure how they decide which ones to take, but it turned out a bit like a roll of film -- some good ones, some bad ones, and one or two that you want to put on your wall. Of course, they also returned the original videotapes, but I'm guessing the DVDs will outlast the originals anyway.In the end, I surprised my spouse with the achievement of transferring all of our memories to DVD, and she was very pleased. (And I got doubles for my parents, which I'm saving for a Christmas present.) The test was a smashing success, and I'm going to recommend the service to everyone. It's a great service, and definitely worth the price. I don't know of any other reliable way to convert taped memories to DVD with such ease &amp; efficiency. I give it 5 stars.
I enjoyed these headphones and so did my partners. So I sold them mine and im ordering me another set
Easy to use 5.25 to 3.5 adapter. I don't know what the others are talking about by saying the holes did not have any threads. The one I received had slots for me to screw my 3.5 HD into the adapter on both sides and then a set of thread holes to screw it onto my computer case. Screws were included. No directions, but if your savvy enough to open up a computer, I'm sure you can figure out how to use the adapter as well. No complaints, it was cheap and it worked!
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.
These headphones are phenomonal the give great sound and have a great variety of volume. The acoustics are as if you were hearing it live. The only set of headphones i found to be superior are the type the fits completely over your ears. Although beside that these are durable, well made and are easily stored with its folding capabilities.
Used this on a tripod on board an Alaskan cruise ship; worked very well for shore-watching, iceberg calving, and general bird & seal life watching
In case anyone is still considering this printer, do not buy one. It was great for about 18 months - quiet, quick, great quality prints - and then it broke.Anything yellow started printing greenish-brown. Upon inspection it was obvious that the yellow ink in the tank had darkened. At first I thought I just had a bad yellow ink cartridge so I replaced it with a new one. After a couple of weeks the same thing happened and it became apparent that the black ink from the adjacent tank was somehow leaking into the yellow. If I printed a mostly yellow page every couple of days the ink would be OK but if the printer sat for a few days the black could be seen beginning to seep into the bottom of the yellow tank.Either way I was going thru a yellow tank about once a month until I had time to do some research which has lead me to believe this is a fairly common problem with this printer and requires a new $75-100 printhead to fix. Not worth it. BTW I have only used new Canon ink tanks since day one.I think I'll go back to HP. I live near New Orleans and was not able to get into my downtown office for almost 6 months after Katrina. My 8 year old HP inkjet sat in a hot, humid, un-airconditioned building for over a month and was unused for six. When I finally returned last week it printed like the day it was new without so much as replacing a cartidge or doing the head cleaning routine.
This was just what I was looking for. The Griffin AirClick did not have a passthru for a power connection. This does. The RF remote works as promised and this can function in place of a more expensive dock if your choose to use it that way.A great product at a fair price.
I am not a Monster fanatic but do like some of their stuff when it is not over-priced. These cables were exactly what I was looking for. Great quality, small connectors that fit snuggly but still don't take up any more space than necessary. Sound quality great with no humm, buzz or extraneuous noise. The price on these fluctuates a riduculous amount. I would never pay anywhere near full retail regardless of quality - but if you time it right you should be able to find these at a significant lower cost.
This portable radio works great on my bus ride to work. Stations come in well, For less than $10 it is assume. Don't know how long it will last,probably at least 1 year. Have doped it on the sidewalk a couple of times with no damage.
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.
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.
Originally didn't have any luck with these batteries but I contacted the company (MYBATTERSUPPLIER)and they were very responsive. Sent me out a new pair at no cost and received them within a week. They are back in my good graces and I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.Purchased these batteries, as recommended by the Manufacturer Sony was an acceptable brand, for my wireless doorbell. They only lasted 2.5 months. Not sure if I have any recourse at this point but it's really annoying when you cannot get a reasonable amount of time from a purchased online product - regardless of price!
Easy ordering on line. Smooth transaction with great oommunication. Delivered ahead of scheduled time. Amazon is a great web site to shop. Will continue to shop Amazon and have recommended to others.
I'm very happy with this product. I'm especially happy with how quickly it arrived, as I employed my father and brother-in-law to set up my entertainment center for me. ;)
I've had my two sets of Koss Pro-4AA's for over 30 years, and they're still used today by many musicians and engineers in the studios. They still sound as good today as they did the day I originally purchased them, and true audiophiles don't waste their hard earned money listening to MP3 files. End of story.
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.
Setup is clean. Quality is very good. But it couldn't print web pages with graphics at full resolution with its default memory; it needed more memory. And it takes lots of electrical power: once per page it dims my overhead light, which shares a breaker with the printer and PC. Brother's tech support did not reply to my enquiry about this.
I have several AudioQuest items in my home and this one fits right in with my expectations. It worked perfectly, right out of the package and was reasonably priced. Sound quality through my 7.1 system is noticeably (but not greatly) better than analog. It's well-constructed and works fine. The eco-nerd in me says that they HAVE to find better packaging... it's in a non-recyclable plastic tray inside a corrugated box. If you're looking for bells and whistles and a lot of useless paperwork, buy Monster. If you want something simple that works and has a good corporate history behind it, look no further.
Nothing against the seller, but the item sucks. I have to take my pod out of the armstrap all the time to see the screen. It a real piece of junk. I could cut a hold in the armband, but that would probably look tacky!
As most people have pointed out, these headphones are unbearably uncomfortable, and I do mean COMPLETELY unbearable. I couldn't stand to wear them for any longer then 5 minutes. It's just awful that these were even allowed to be produced. The sound reduction (when I could focus on anything other then the pain) wasn't hardly noticeable at all. Plus, the cord was just short enough that you can almost always be sure you're going to have your head jerked or your C.D player pulled into the floor when you move. These headphones have really turned me off from ever wanting to buy anything made by Philips ever again. It's sad because they actually sounded pretty good. But, who cares what they sound like if you can't even wear them because they're so uncomfortable!!??
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.
beautiful crispy sound from this little stackupable or separateable 4 small speakers with a giant boombox! even by connecting to a laptop, the sound is just like what i have experienced in a theatre, just amazing! this model should never have been discontinued by altec lansing. i seached on line and got a set of used unit without the remote for thirty five bucks, at first, i still thought the guy who sold me has steeped the price a little bit high, but once i hooked it up with my dell laptop, it just blew me away! what a treat. almost every tiny sound that should be heard but never heard before now appeared so sharply and clearly but the crispy sound never lost its deepness. what a technique from altec lansing. love it and never regret anymore.
HP has the WORST customer service of any company of any kind that I have ever dealt with. I have never called without having spent at least one hour on the phone with them before the various extensions in India, none of whom are helpful. And once the service is complete the computer is usually returned with more problems than they were origionally sent with. I would never buy another HP again.
I use this whenever my camera is on a tripod. It works great - photos are tack sharp. I use it with a 5d, and I love how I am now free to look over my camera at my subjects (particularly children) to build rapport, make them laugh, or give them directions, i.e., "chin down", etc...It requires a line-of-sight to work, so I do have to curl my right hand around my camera to the right of the lens (same side as shutter release) to reach the sensor, but this is not a problem. And you can clip it to your strap so it is always accessible.Oh, don't forget to change your camera mode to timer or the remote won't work.Highly recommended.
The Kensington Digital Transmitter is at best a mediocre product. It does it's job barley. It is a battery hog that really doesn't overpower the static on many channels. It takes up the interface port at the bottom and then doesn't have a charger port so you can plug in your car charger into it (Which would have alleviated the battery problem). If it's on sale (which it was for me, I got it for 10 dollars) it would be an ok pick up if you REALLY needed an FM transmitter for your iPod.
I bought these speakers so I could play my guitar along with the music on the media player on my computer. They sound great. Supprisingly deep lows, crisp but not brittle high end and smooth in the middle. They look good too. Too bad there are still so many wires.
That Image Stabilizer is awesome. For Filmcameras this is pretty good lens but if using the cheaper digital slr's like Eos350 (Rebel Xt) 20D, you need some other lens that takes little wider area.
I ordered this turntable through Amazon to transfer my old albums to digital files. Setting up the turntable was simple. I wish it was fully automatic, but since I don't plan on keeping the turntable after I am finished transferring my albums, the manual feature is ok with me. I utilized the preamp included inside the turntable and connected the turntable outputs to a Xitel INport Deluxe, and then connected the Xitel to a USB port on my computer. I was up and recording recording in less than an hour. I used the software included with the Xitel to transfer and clean up the music files, and they sound surprisingly good. My only complaint was the way Amazon packaged the unit for shipping. The first turntable arrived with a perfect Amazon box, but the actual Audio-Technica box inside the Amazon box had a large hole in the top. It was obvious that the Amazon shipping department knowingly stuck the damaged turntable box inside the Amazon box and shipped it. I was very disappointed they would do that. Inside, the styrofoam packaging was broken and there was a dent in the corner of the turntable. Amazon shipped me another turntable right away, but I had to hassle with returning the first unit. Other than that, I am very happy, and have already transferred about a dozen albums.
I went to various stores to buy a pressure cooker but the one I bought finally from Amazon is the best with very good price and free shipping. I use this to cook vegetable, rice almost everyday. It takes me 5-7 minutes to cook anything and I eat fresh food everyday. This is a awesome product with enough safety.
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!
These headphones are designed to cancel out noise AND provide an excellent means of listening to either recorded music or music that you choose to play on an instrument!! Excellent construction!!! You hardly know that you have them on because they are so light on your head!!!
Excellent service. Excellent product. We use it in my wife's little Chev Avalanche because she doesn't have a plug to run her ipod through the truck sound system. It sits in the back and just fills the cab with great tunes. She loves it.
I'm not exactly a headphone connoisseur but I can tell you that these headphones have impressive sound. I upgraded from the standard issue ipod earbuds. The bass on these things is quite strong (its actually rather painful at anything too high). However, if you read the reviews for these things you will find that the common theme is that they break around the swivel thing. I was determined to be the dude who takes good care of his headphones and doesn't break them. NOT SO. Although these are some of the sexiest phones around, THEY ARE NOT MADE TO LAST. The plastic on the hinge/swivel device is completely inadequate for its purpose. Mine lasted only about a month. The sound still sounds fine, but the swivels are in shambles. DONT BUY THESE IF YOU WANT THEM FOR LONGER THAN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. FOR THE PRICE, THE LONGEVITY OF THESE IS A SHAME.
The product looks, feels and fits good. It has been working good for connecting my two gigabit network devices close to each other.
Though this was my first joystick purchase, I've used similar joysticks in the same price range and this joystick makes all of those look bad. Its wide base really doesn't allow it to tip over and it has plenty of buttons. But what I'm most satisfied with is how the joystick feels, It gives resistance when you're pushing the stick around and it feels very smooth. This joystick really doesn't look or feel cheap at all. I'd recommend this to anyone whos looking for their first joystick.
I purchased a 7100 7 months ago. It has been plagued with software problems. Fortunately their tech support is readily available and helpful. I have over 50 hrs. into troubleshooting on my own and with their help. They replaced the unit twice and the SD card twice. The earlier problems have not resurfaced, but the third unit locks up during route calculation/recalculation. That really messes me up when in heavy Seattle or Portland traffic.Even though they cannot fix it, they absolutely refuse to refund my money. Don't buy it.If they had the bugs worked out it would be a great GPS. The features are fantastic. I have not experienced the functional problems that others have reported.
Keeps the binoculars close to your body so when you lean over they don't swing out away from your body possibly striking something, damaging the binoculars. Would recommend to anyone that will be moving around when using their binoculars.
I live in Philly and I have a 2003 Honda Accord with an in glass antenna. I bought this and the i-River aft 100 and sat in the parking lot of Best ***. I have a Creative Zen Micro Photo and I looped the same song to hear the difference in quality. I tried the Monster one first, cuz it only had 8 preset stations it could hone in on. I was able to get a relatively clear signal 5 out of 8 stations. This is FM, so I knew it wasn't going to sound like CD Quality. You can change the stations relatively easy with the single button. Then I plugged in the i-River. I put it on the same channels of the Monster one. All eight of them sounded horrible. Alot of static. So, I figured maybe it was just those 8 channels. I sat there for 30 minutes burning through my gas to try every channel the i-River could get and could not find one clear channel. Mind you, I was in the same exact location where I tried the Monster transmitter. Maybe I got a bad one, cuz every other reviewer of the i-River gave it fantastic ratings. But it's kinda funny that Best ***, Circuit ****, and Comp***, ALL sell Monster and only one of those 3 sold the i-River. There's got to be a reason for that. It's also kinda weird that there aren't a lot of reviews for this product versus the i-River.
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.
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.
It was cheap, and a female-female connection, as advertised. I wanted this bulkier connection, but it is one of the smaller ones. It works though!
I was not impressed with Coby DP-102 10" Widescreen Digital Photo Frame. It can only read up to 2 GB memory card. It accesses the memory card very slowly and there are a few software flaws. One of them is that when you rotate a photo, you will not be able to save it. Furthermore, it does not support Mac OS X (I called the tech support to verify). I believe they still need to further improve this product.
As always with things ordered from Amazon, the product was as advertised, in great shape, and came promptly.Even though I live near two large cities it has become impossible to find this particular type of film anymore. No store carries it. My camera that uses this film works great and it upset me that no store carries it anymore. I guess these places expect people to just chuck their working cameras. I was pleased to see that Amazon carries it (hope they continue to), and will order all my film from Amazon from now on.
I wanted to increase the capability of my old PII 350 MHz desktop so that it would more effectively run Xubuntu 9.10. Since I have an AX6B motherboard the logical thing was to find a faster CPU. The PIII Coppermine did the trick! I ordered it, it came without delay and the removal of the old CPU and installation of the new one took only a few minutes. The computer booted immediately and all that was necessary was to do one change in the setup to match the speed of the new CPU and all was well.
My Lumix GH1 with the 14-140mm lens and a wist strap fit perfectly into the Lamborghini LM-2104 case. Elegant, light, compact and comfortable, the case has spaces for memory cards, an extra battery and a filter. The case is well made, with durable material and of good price despite the brand name. It's a perfect carrying around case. Because if its compactness, I also carry it together with my small camera bag whenever I need the space of my bag for extra lens, in particular the Panasonic 100-300mm. I highly recommend the Lamborghini LM-2104 case for small digital cameras. Check the dimensions of the case against the size of your camera though.
This stereo is very beautiful and it sounds perfect for the pricethe audio functions are very goodBoss is a good brand, I have had many amplifiers of this brand and they have never failed
This has been a very useful product. It is small and compact and easy to carry with my mobile canon printer. It is great and very convenient especially when I have to be going from one place to another. Thank you.
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.
I paid double for this Kodak kit to begin with (because the kit is now out of production and only available online). However, the pictures I have tried to print are very poor quality. I have always been able to print high quality pictures on my little printer until I tried this cartridge. I have thrown the box so cannot say for sure, but feel I have been sold an expired kit. I really should be refunded for this product.
I recently purchased this model and I must say,I love it!Cyling with the ipod and raybans is akin to riding in a convertible with a killer system.I really don't care for the earbuds so I replaced them with a different set of phones and it works out fine.The only drawbacks are : my wife and daughter each want one,and given the amount of space it has (actually more than my laptop)-it does occupy quite a bit of my free time loading music onto it.
Excellent camera! A lot of others don't like the Mustek cameras. I think the reason for this is they don't know you have to fiddle with the exposure settings, white balance and anything else that has settings. I can print full page pictures without distortions. I can even print clear 4x6 photos using the economy setting! I also have the new Mustek GSmart 350 camera. It is only a 640x480 camera &amp; prints beautiful 4x6 pictures and 5x7's! The key to using these cameras is using all the features in the menu for settings. I also have an HP camera that does beautiful pictures but doesn't have as many settings to help enhance the pictures. Another plus for the Mustek MDC-800 is the ability to print larger photos with a smaller resolution than the HP. I guess Mustek uses a different type of lense then the HP. (The HP does take wonderful pictures too) I also have a photo printer that probably helps the output of these pictures.
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!
Bought this Samsung LNS4092D HDTV last week on Amazon and Love It! Bought my last tv 19 years ago...was overdue for this one...Best Price online...No Tax..Free Shipping. Worked great out of the box...Can't go wrong. Who needs Best Buy?d
bought this for my kids 10 and 14 worked for about a month and know wont charge or play even with the plug. My kids are not rought on this toy so it simply stinks
This is excellent player.If battery is re-chargeable, it will be more better.
If you look at the Tech. Data on the AV-2000, it says it puts out 33mm, but that would be false since some of the best headphones out there put out that much, and I mean studio stuff. So I looked up these headphones on another site, and found out that they are only 13mm, and a ... cheaper. I can't tell you where, but you might want to look before you shop. This does not make these bad headphones though. I might just buy them.
This is the first time I bought any costly headphones. I am totally impressed by these. I never thought they can be as good as this till I compared them to the iPod headphones and Sony MDR's. Ofcourse, those are low end headphones, but I never expected as much difference as this. I am totally impressed. These headphones are totally worth their price.
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.
Great little cd player,untill the inside display quits working....but even then it has a remote so u can use it with the out side display.Doesnt skip at all.All in all its a pretty good cd player.UPDATE = Finally got around to taking it apart to find out what was wrong with it,it was a cable ribbon that connects the front display googled it and found a 10 dollor part that is supposed to fit it,they called it a sony flex cable,dont know if it will work or not havent decided to buy it yet but reassembly seems like its going to be more of pain than its worth.
great price for a great sound, we set up our speakers and surround sound with this wire and it really did the trick would reccomend to anyone and so much more reasonably priced then at our local store
Product is great, but actual cable received looks different from website picture; it is not black, like most Monster Cable 2 cables, but marble, like previous Monster Cable 1 cables; printed label does not state "Ultra-High Resolution", but "High-Resolution" only.Overall, products seems to be fine. As a friend told me once, there is a point from where difference is not perceivable, at least not for amateur enthusiasts like us.
A great camera with logical user features to make it easy just to get it, use quick start up, and get after it! Then, take the time to read the well organized manual and it gets even better. This camera is loaded with features, and is now well beyond the D40, has many features that appear to be improved from the D70. This one also is well beyond the Canon series at a similar price point, based on camparisons I've done with a 'Canon friend.'The Nikon D80 feels well balanced and solid. The package lens quality is better than average, but is the one thing that someone may wish to 'upgrade' at some point - more just to add focal length. However, given the package price, its a great deal and makes getting great shots in most scenrios easy right out of the box.Downloading is simple and fast, and with the SD card you have the option to save to standard formats (JPEG) or with a larger SD card you can save 'raw' and/or JPEG which gives maximum editing capability.Don't forget, you will need to buy an SD card (I'd recommend no less than 1 GB). And, although battery life has been great so far, if you plan on a full weekend of nature or action shooting, you may wish to order a backup for the very specific battery required.
I bought these to replace an old RCA wireless headphones that I've had for many years and are falling apart. I think the RCAs were slightly more comfortable, but not that much more. These Sennheiser RS110 headphones do sound much better and seem to have a slightly better range. So far I have been very pleased with this headset, hopefully they will last as long as my old RCA set.
PROS: Good noise isolation, superior noise canceling, comfortable, can be worn for hours on end.CONS: Pricey, small ear cups, ears get hotWent on a quest the last few months to find a good pair of headphones/earphones for heavy library use. Even in the adult section of the library, the sounds of kids running, screaming, crying, adults yakking away on cell phones, and an ever present AC rumbing all prevent total concentration.I tend to be cheap, and I never splurged on expensive eargear before. Read many sites and reviews - on-ear, in-ear, headphone, sound isolation, noise cancelling and wanted to see which were best.Bought many different types of earphones and headphones, from over the ear, twist to fit Sennheiser (MX55), to in-ear noise isolation from Shure (410K), to noise cancelling earbuds from Sony (NC22) and Audio Technica (ANC3), and finally over the ear noise cancelling headphones from Panasonic (RP-HC500)to this one, plus many others. My wife noticed multiple packages and a severely drained bank account. Before that, I had some cheap, in-ear earbuds, and a Philips 'stereo' headphones.I then judged them on ease of use, fit, sound isolation, and noise cancellation.Sennheiser twist to fit - slightly cumbersome, ear feels weird, no sound isolationShure - extremely challenging to fit, easily falls out, wonderful sound isolationSony (earphones) - easy fit, poor sound isolation, loud hiss for noise cancelingAudio Technica (earphones) - looks almost like the sony, easy fit, poor sound isolation, even louder, annoying hiss for sound cancellingPanasonic (headphones) - easy fit, bulky,decent sound isolation, mid level hiss for sound isolationAudio Technica (headphone) - easy fit, bulky, good sound isolation, minimal sound isolation hiss - fans, AC, lights almost inaudible after isolation turned on.Sennheiser PTH, Bose, etc - not considered, price unaffordableTo me, it boiled down to sound isolation vs. portability. The Sony earphones delivered almost the same performance than the Audio Technica's (yes, I saw the reviews saying that the earphones and headphones were the same in terms of noise isolation, etc., there are NOT). If portability isn't an issue, consider headphones. The Audio Technica headphones were superior in terms of sound isolation and noise cancelling, but the Sony headphones cost three times less.If I had to do it all over again, I'd go with these headphones. If I only had fifty to a hundred dollars to spend, then I'd be satisfied with the Panasonics.
Like another buyer, I find that the mute button reduces the volume. The manufacturer's support line says this is a feature and cannot be defeated in this model. The T-10 is a single line phone without this feature.The mute button is an important feature to me, as I use a headset phone primarily for conference calls. Since I have this phone at home for occasional work-at-home use, I can use it effectively.
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.
JUST A PAIR OF BINOCULARS THEY ARE FINE AS I EXPECTED NOT A LOT OF EXCITEMENT IN THAT
looks like a great product and all just 1 problem... it doesnt friggin work. always disconnects and the mouse is always crappy.. save a few bucks and get a better product.. i recommend the mx3100
My wife had needed a 4-quart pressure cooker and we could not find one around us anywhere. Thank goodness we found it with you folks. The order was handled accurately and quickly, was well packed and arrived in timely fashion. My wife has used it a number of times and is very satisfied with it. Thanks.Paul
It is beyond my expectations, and I plan to buy more once I am done fully building and setting up my computer.
FYI. Package says 77-72 Reduzierring (Reducing) and not "step-up". The confusion is that it reduces a 77mm filter to fit on a 72mm lens end. So the term 72mm - 77mm step-up ring is confusing as you will not see those words on the package.Caused me to return something that I could have kept. I will note that a non-reply by the seller edged me to return. A simple reply would have cleared things up.
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.
I'm a teacher, and this is a must have in the classroom or kids would be tripping on cords all the time.
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)
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.
This product worked perfectly. I had several computer systems that needed to be tossed or donated. I have used BC Wipe and other similar tools for electronic media sanitization before a friend recommended this product. I am glad he did.The software comes with two discs. One disc is wrapped in a red CD sleeve. It is this CD that one must be careful of (red = warning). It is CLEARLY marked that if you insert this into the computer and reboot, it will ERASE your ENTIRE hard disk drive. As a matter of fact, you have to proceed through several steps in the wizard after you reboot with the CD loaded before it actually wipes your drive. You must tell it which disk (if you have more than one) and/or partition to wipe and with which method of destruction. It seems that perhaps others may not have read the directions or the warning banners in their entirety which were clearly displayed before their hard drives were wiped.One nice feature is the disk editor utility. You can look at what your disk looks like after you have overwritten it with random characters or zeros.The other disc is for loaded tools onto your operating system so that you can destroy internet traces, specific files, and removable media such as thumb and flash drives.If you are looking for an easy tool that will securely wipe your drive for disposal (donation, garage sale, auction, etc...) this is a great tool for the money.
I bought this a few weeks ago. I haven't used it very much yet, but when I have, I am quite satisfied with it.
The PMX60's are comfortable, hold well on my head during my workouts, and have good sound. They are particularly well suited to talk radio and dance/workout music. I don't think that they are the best for classical music or jazz. They also block out a good amount of noise in the office - I work in a cube farm and use them to block noise when I need to concentrate.If you wear glasses, the headphones may push them askew as they press against your ears and therefore the arms of your glasses.I own 2 pairs (workout pair and another for work) as I do like them quite a bit.
This car mount dvd player case just &quot;saved&quot; me on an 11-hour trip with 3 very young children!!I bought this item after returning a Case Logic Car Mount case. It is very sturdy and uses fewer straps so it is less cluttering in the car. Also, unlike the item I returned, it hangs vertically and flat so that the other child in the back seat also has an unobstructed view of the movie. The unit holds the dvd player very securely, seems safer than the Case Logic model I had.There are openings in the case where the car adaptor fits through so that it doesn't fall out when things get jostled around....a real plus!The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the case zips apart into 2 pieces when you want to mount it in the car and I'm always thinking that I'd prefer it to stay together so that I don't misplace the other half.
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.
HORRIBLE INDOOR PICTURES - NOT A GOOD ALL-AROUND CAMERA IF YOU JUST WANT TO OWN ONE CAMERA - RESOLD MINE !
These headphones are lightweight and flexible. I love how they stay in my ears while I exercise; earbuds have never worked for me. The sound quality is great and the cord is a good length. Since I wear them while exercising, I tend to tug on the cord a bit, which eventually makes them cut out a lot. Even with this, though, they usually last a couple of years and I keep buying them because of the low price and comfort.
I was looking for some external speakers to go with my Apple Powerbook G4, and ended up choosing these. Having played a wide variety of music through these, and making endless adjustments to attempt to get the perfect sound out of them, I offer my opinion.They look great, I love the remote, set-up is easy, and the bass is more than adequate, but for the price, these speakers are severely lacking in mid-range. The high end sound is fairly crisp and clean, but there simply is not nearly enough mid-range. Everything the dude below says is absolutely true. For $50, I'd be happy with these, but not one dollar more. I'm already shopping for something else...
This keyboard turns a PDA into a poor man's laptop. If most of what you need it for is document driven, it's fantastic. I can type almost as fast as on my desktop, and with Wordsmith (an inexpensive but pretty powerful word processing program), I can create full length documents to review. Niceties such as spell checking and grammar (etc) can be done after syncing with a PC. I've been using this as a substitute for a pad at some meetings.A couple of caveats. I've seen some reviews that say that the Stowaway will work on your lap. I wouldn't advise it. The parts feel rather delicate--particularly the connection point. Use a table or, if you think you'll be doing lots of lap typing, go with GOTYPE. If space is a concern and you normally have meetings at tables, then this should be fine. (Moreover, there's a &quot;gee whiz&quot; factor to consider. The thing is just cool). Second, because of the small screen, one can write long documents, but it becomes tedious to read them. Bookmarking functions ameliorate this problem, but don't cure it.Still, it's obvious that a lot of thought went into the design of this product, and it pays off. The keys have good tactile response, and the function and shortcut keys were well thought out. If you have the cash and the inclination, definitely worth the money.
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.
Simply amazing...have not had any issues as of yet. This is fast...I have not had to overclock it yet. It can handle anything I throw at it. I have set up a home theater and am using my computer to record HD tv shows and this CPU has not bogged down once. If you are on the edge think no further...buy this one!!
I works fine except I haven't been able to get the caller ID to work with it. The caller ID software only works if you are online. I don't know why they don't include software for Caller ID that works even if you are offline.
Thank you! The color inkjets seem to be a little off, but it got here in great time, and the black ones work perfectly.
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.
I bought my new Technics SL1200mkII turntable only a couple months ago along with a sub-$100 Audio Technica AT120E cartridge to rediscover the 150 or so LP's that I had in storage from my younger years, mostly records from the 1970's and 1980's.As much as I loved the Audio Technica AT120E cartridge on the Technics SL1200mkII, I was anxious to hear something else "just for grins" without breaking the bank. The Denon DL-160 came highly recommended from some experienced vinyl guys that frequent an online audio forum that I hang out on so I figured I would give it a try.The DL-160 seems to retrieve more detail vs what I wasn't hearing from the Audio Technica AT120E cartridge and it has better defined bass and seems more "alive" or dynamic. The Denon cartridge is also smooth and perhaps a little quieter than my Audio Technica.I had some initial hesitation with the Denon cartridge as the high-output moving coil (MC) design puts out about 1/2 the voltage as my Audio Technica AT120E moving magnet (MM) unit. I was concerned that this might not be adequate for my phono preamp MM input or too much on the MC setting. It worked out fine and just turn the volume up a little more on my linestage.I'm working my way through my old albums and couldn't be happier! The Denon DL-160 puts a big non-stop grin on my face whenever I'm spinning the old vinyl.... and some new records that I have recently purchased. The fun is back!- - - - - November 17, 2009 - Additional Comments Added Below - - - - -As much as I love the DL-160, and I still give it 5 stars for bang for the buck fun factor, I have discovered the Denon DL-103R low output moving coil cartridge. Unless your phono stage can accommodate MC cartridges, the DL-103R will need a step-up-transformer or headamp to drive a MM-only phono stage.The DL-103R is noticeably more refined sounding overall retrieving more detail and producing more top end treble extension w/o being bright. The DL-160 seems a bit "warmer" sounding but this may be due to less treble extension vs the DL-103R. The DL-103R also creates a more 3 dimensional soundstage. It also seems to pick up a few more pops and clicks vs the DL-160 which can be a drawback if your records aren't clean or in good condition. The DL-160 appears to be more forgiving in this regard.The DL-103R is yet another outstanding high value cartridge from Denon! I prefer it over the DL-160 but it costs about twice as much and requires a phono stage capable of dealing with the very low output signal from this MC cartridge.My 2-Channel Audio System:Technics SL1200mkII direct drive turntable. Unmodified completely stockDenon DL-160, Denon DL-103R, and Audio Technica AT120E cartridgesGraham Slee Era Gold MM-Only phono stage & Graham Slee Elevator EXP headampAudio Research LS25mkII vacuum tube linestageManley Neo-Classic 250 vacuum tube monoblock amplifiers (one left, one right)Thiel CS2.4 SpeakersAnd Mac Mini music server with Apogee Mini DAC via Firewire using Apple Lossless compression when I'm feeling too lazy to deal with the turntable.
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.
Let me first say I really like this keyboard. I have severe tendonitis, and it's a lifesaver. Both the layout of the keys and the key action (softer than normal) contribute to the increased comfort.I am a &quot;keyboard person&quot; (as opposed to being a mouse user), and I use the cursor (arrow) keys a lot. I tried to use the Microsoft Natural Elite keyboard, but found its diamond arrangement and smaller-than-normal cursor keys impossible to get used to. This keyboard has the keys in the traditional inverted-T layout. If you EVER use the cursor keys, spend the extra money for this Pro model instead of the Elite!I also really appreciate the Intellitype software that comes with the keyboard. It used to drive me crazy to accidentally hit the Caps Lock key. With the Intellitype software, you can disable the Caps Lock entirely (among many other customizations) -- problem solved!So why didn't I give this product 5 stars? Two reasons: first, the function keys are smaller than normal. I would've preferred them to be full size. Second, the hot keys are dark blue with icons molded into them. The problem is that the icons are not easily visible at a glance. It would've been far better to paint the icons white for high contrast and easy legibility. As it is, it's annoying that i have to scan the buttons to find the one I want. Good idea, poor execution.Still even with these minor flaws, I love this keyboard and heartily recommend it.
Excellent Systemboard! I need a copy of the invoice... Please, send me a copy of the same :)Thanks Amazon!!
It took me 5 minutes to convert wired LAN into a wireless LAN with this router. The configuration wizard is *very* easy to use. With in 5 minutes, I was out on my deck, surfing the web with out an ethernet cable attached to my laptop.
The amor has saved my camera from duct and hard hits i don't worry about the camera being dented or any thing like that. But i am still very cautious about how i handle me camera - like an egg- the only thing i must bring to your attention is that the infrared sensor as it relates to the extension battery pack and grip, the amor impedes direct signal from the pop out sensor on the grip to the camera's sensor ... but a piece of paper like funnel near the trigger so the sensor can pick up ...thats why i gave the 4 star to the construction quality... if you need to use the grip button and you good to go ... Writing from Jamaica... Bless
easy controls, good option like a playlist, shuffle, and repeat tracks. descent bass boost capability. slick model. overall good value for money
speakers are awesome! nice sound. the only bummer is that the knob is hard to turn - it's hard to grip. we had to put a rubber band on it so that we could turn the power/volume knob easier.
I currently utilize the 3 foot version of this cable for my DVD player. In the past I have used the common "yellow" analog connection for my dvd players, however, after discovering component video there is no turning back. This particular cable is very durable, and provides outstanding signal strength. Acoustic Research is reasonably priced, and there are no defects to their products. As a result of their excellent products I have become a loyal customer for years to come.
We are very happy with the camera we ordered. We received the camera by the date given in the description of our order. The camera was in excellent condition and know we will enjoy it. We would definately recommend the seller to our friends and family.
The item sits in one spot. I was hoping that it would be able to turn. Also, my laptop overheats when using this product.
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.
Hey I got the Ipod 30 GB Black which I totally recommend to get or the New Creative Zen Vision: M , however it is so easily scratchable so you need a case like a silicone case or a leather case. If you buy from Apple they give you a flimsy pouch which could scratch your Ipod from just sitting in the case. Invest in it early and buy the protection plan.
These duals, sound better than my $100.00 KLH's. ..I've had them up in a hot tub cabana for about a month now. They look and sound great. They do have their limitations. Don't expect deafening sounds without some distortion and no, they won't compare with real expensive high end stuff. They are good at reasonably loud levels. I play them loud enough to hear over the hot tub jets and loud enough that the neighbors like them also. I saw another review that stated the screens rust. For thirty dollars I'll spray paint them if the do !!!Great sound great price. What else could you ask for?I'm going to buy another pair.
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.
My original goal in purchasing this camcorder was to record a festival in Russia where I would need a reliable battery between charges, good low light shooting,and plenty of space on tapes so I wouldn't run out.In my first week of shooting, I tried various scenarios. I interviewed a friend in low light conditions. I was very impressed by the quality of the sound - both hers and mine as I was interviewing. The picture quality was good - better than I had been led to believe by reading other customer reviews.I agree with others that the digital zoom is useless. I tried to film deer in a pasture that I could clearly see, but since it was out of range of the analog zoom, all I got was jitters and smeared video. Evidently the image stabilizer does not work above 10 power or with the digital zoom. Wish I had known this before I purchased the camera.My other complaint was that I never got accurate readings on battery life. So I could never tell when to re-charge. The battery symbol was always empty, even though the camera was clearly full and worked. I assumed that this is a defect in the camera, called Canon Tech support who confirmed this, and am now getting a replacement.Question for other users...Do you remove the battery every time you stop shooting? It does say to do this in the manual. Just asking.My final goal is to edit digital video and make a movie, saving it on a CD. This is because, as some of you may know, our video ( NTSC) is incompatable with European video standards (PAL). By editing the video and saving it to a CD it should be playable in Russia and elsewhere.
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 memory works great, as expected. It was deliverd to me in a timely manner without any problems.
I am very satisfied with the speakers. With excellent bass, and good sound quality, Iknew I had bought the right speakers. I would recommend that future buyers should have enough floor space for the large sub.
I got this router after frying my Belkin and I had the network up and working in 10 minutes. Super easy setup and I haven't had any problems at all.
This microphone is uniquely designed and lays flat on your desk. It doesn't have to be near your mouth to pick up the sound clearly. Unlike other microphones, especially the kinds with stands and a stick, this microphone does not get knocked over, turned away, or have to be adjusted. I use this microphone to have voice conferences while playing games like Planetside. So far, this is the best microphone I've ever had!
This book was a very comprehensive and honest guide to the country. It also included a section on North Korea and the possibility of travelling there. I found the information useful in order to decide where to go and the cost of living in Korea.
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.
How did people used to get around without GPSs? The one I have is made by Garmin. Not only does it give you directions to the locations you request, but you can also find directions to nearby banks, theaters, restaurants, hospitals, lodging, etc. It even includes a mode that directs you away from traffic to your destination.I'm usually not much into electronics, but I really appreciate my GPS. Knowing that I can drive around and not get lost has really helped me think about exploring a new way home from work or just going off on a road trip. I can drive to another city or get a rental car and travel anywhere in North America without a paper map.The other thing I enjoy about this GPS is that it is lightweight and compact. I don't leave it sitting out in my car on the stand because, of course, that would be like begging for it to be stolen. So I stash it away and bring it out when I need it. I can even fit it and the charge cord in a small bag.
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!
I receive it in manufacturer bag. This memory is working great on my laptop. It's a really high quality cheap price stuff. You won't get it anywhere cheaper than here for this time (11-01-07). I think the price will change a little bit in the future, but not really big different.
I have a Peerless mount for my larger screen and I love the overdesign built into their products. They are the premiere manufacturer in this category and I found this smaller articulating arm to be consistant with high quality and sturdy build features they personify. I was not entirely comfortable with the single top screw taking all that stress, so I drilled that hole out for a larger bolt and greatly increased my comfort level. That's just me wanting to sleep thru earthquakes! It's an attractive product with integrity at a price that's at the low end for the job it does compared to all the competition.
I bought this motherboard in 2007 to act as a base for a media center PC. It was one of the cheapest boards at the time that came with an HDMI out connection (w/o having to buy extra video hardware), so this board was a no brainer for me. Almost 3 years later, I decided to turn my media center PC into a hardcore gaming machine that would be able to play games like COD4, Crysis: Warhead, and Aion at max settings. As the computer currently stands, all I have to say is wow!All I had to do was upgrade the BIOS, which was very easy to do by downloading the new BIOS and putting it on a thumbdrive. Upgrading the BIOS was necessary in order for the board to work with the newer ATI drivers for the video card I had installed. I installed an XFX Radeon HD 4850 video card (removed the HDMI x16 PCIe card). It was a tight squeeze but it fit in there. I also upgraded my power supply and upgraded the RAM to 4GB's (processor was good enough so I didn't have to upgrade it, an AMD Phenom dual-core 2.33ghz processor). My computer is now able to play Aion and COD4 at max settings, without so much as a hiccup. Definitely a good all around board to have, which can also be turned into a hardcore machine with the proper upgrades and modifications.
I bought this based on the glowing reviews and my past love of Canon products. I was highly disappointed.The placement of the power cord is extremely inconvenient. It is hard to attach, falls out constantly, and the way it loops around to the back makes it nearly impossible to place it on any kind of shelf. if you're trying to conserve space and don't want a large printer out in the open, don't buy this and expect it to go into any against the wall apparatus.The printer boasts it works well with several types of paper. This is not the case. When using A4 paper, the ink dampens the paper and smears easily, even after being given time to dry. For a university student in Europe, like I am, this is inconvenient because it is hard to find "normal" paper and it makes the documents impossible to highlight.The software is also more complicated than I thought it would be. There is no explanation of how to print in a double-sized manner, which should be automatic for any kind of printer like this one. Instead, if I want double-sized papers, I have to take each page out and rotate it and select print again.The printer is also noisy, and the manual reflects the poor quality of the software. The front paper feeder is also a bit inconvenient. The cartridges are hard to find and cannot be shipped internationally without a lot of red tape.Here is a simple chart:Cons:NoisyComplicated and insufficient softwarePoorly written manualInconvenient power cablePoor printing qualityRare and expensive cartridgesFront paper feederPros:ScansPrints (on a basic level)Large screen for selection
The Macbook 1.83 ghz pros and cons:Pros:Mac OS X. Stable Operating System. No viruses. No spyware. No crashes. Use your digital cameras, camcorders, ipods, mp3 players and you don't need to install drivers! Just amazing.Excellent battery life.Screen is glossy and crispPowercord is magnetic so you won't pull down the laptop off a table if you trip over the cord.Email, Internet, Itunes, iPhoto, iMovie all works flawlessly. Just plug in your device and start enjoying your work.Cons: I thought the standard 512MB of memory would be enough but definately get more if you plan to use MS office and the Internet. 512MB is fine out of the box but I've discovered Mac OS X really does operate faster with more memory. Then again...PC laptops usually come with a weak 256MB of ram and we all know that is horrific.Review:This actually will run windoze exceptionally well. Only problem I've discovered is that windowz is not very appealing after you use mac osx. Its nice to have "just in case" and I've only needed it when I was trasnferring files from PC to Mac.Spyware, Viruses and constant crashes are what PCs' are known for. You won't have that problem with the Macbook. Go with a winner....the Apple Macbook.
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.
I won't question Brad from Illinois on his problems with the drive, but I have had none. I installed the drive in a machine that I custom built strictly for Digital Audio work. I don't mean copying CDs and burning MP3s, I mean creating music. It was not only my first attempt at building a Dig.Aud. workstation, it was also my first attempt at building a computer of any kind. I've done some CD, memory, and hard drive installations, but never the whole thing. I set the jumpers, installed the drive, inserted the power cable and IDE cable, then booted up and had absolutely no problems. The software tha came with it is helpful, and perhaps useful, but I may see what else is out there.Now, Plextor is now the only CD burner I'd ever buy. I have burned a half dozen CDs, and made a couple of variety discs, and all audio came through flawlessly. The few data discs I have burned (for pictures with a new digital camera) also worked great. I don't know what the real pros use, but this should do every job short of that.
This ink cartridge is comparable in quality to the HP brand at a fraction of the cost.
Very great product for the price, make sure not to turn what ever you plug it into all the way up leave it a half way or so and then let your car stereo increase the volume. If you don't do this is sounds crackly.
The described size of this bag was pretty right on. It has a lot of storage and the slot designed for the laptop is padded on both sides so the PC is protected on top and bottom, great feature. There is also room for my USB mouse, my fold away laptop table, CDs, etc. The only flaw that I can see is the elastic mentioned in the description, to ease the load on your shoulder, is not the strap itself like in other laptop briefcases. It's actually the small straps connected to the bag where you hook your shoulder strap that are elastic and they are rather stiff. I suppose if you're running full speed, skipping or hopping through the airport then you may feel them work but since I do not do any of those things, I'd prefer that the shoulder strap itself possess the elasticity. Overall though, I'm happy with this purchase.
Works perfectly to connect a video camera up to a macbook pro. Cord is sturdy and looks like an apple cord. Well worth the money
Order shipped and delivered very fast even selecting the budget delivery. Product installed in computer and it is now faster and stable. The anti-virus software was using most of the computers 512MB of memory, so with the 2000MB it is running great.
Edited 9/8/07: Navigon 7100 datasheet from navigon's own US website says a 4GB card is supposed to be included!! But they still shipped me one with a 2GB card. Watch out!! (would reduce the number of stars if possible but there is no way to do that)After analyzing every other personal navigation device in this price range, I decided on the navigon. The screen is simply brilliant. (If you are so inclined you can install TCPMP on it since it runs WinCE OS and watch movies).POIs: It had every single POI I could think of around my house. I was able to easily call restaurants from it using bluetooth link to my cell phone. One minor annoyance I have to establish connection to the phone each time I switch Navigon on. But it never failed to connect.Mount: It has a different kind of mount. It works wonderfully in my Saturn Ion since the Ion has a center mounted instrument panel I have the Navigon mounted along my line of sight.Route calculation: Route calculation and recalculation is done with good speed. For longer trips it takes a little bit longer to figure out the route. Route simulation is possible which is cool. You have the option of avoiding any portion of the route.Suggestions: As soon as you get the unit after charging it connect to your computer - it shows up as a USB drive - backup the SD card. Also check the size of the SD card. Although the specs show a 4 GB card my unit was shipped with a 2 GB card with only 19 MB remaining.Fun things: After you have backed up the SD card explore the xml settings files and bit maps. If you want you can change the icons and colors of the display by playing with the settings xml files.
I bought this product to use with my 512MB Lexar Memory Stick PRO. Unfortunately, my XP Professional computer wouldn't recognize it. I contacted Lexar tech support, and at least they were honest enough to say it wouldn't work with the PRO versions. They recommended the Lexar Multi-Card Reader 2.0, which they said could read memory stick PROs up to 1GB.
This microwave does exactly what it clains. I love the defroster because it really defrosts without cooking the edges of meat. I enjoy it's large size cooking area as well.
Okay; if you want something STURDY this may not be the tripod for you. Out of the box I was a little afraid, but I liked the fact that it is this small, while extending a fair length. I do miss a quick-release and the (easy extending & retracting) legs don't spread out very wide, but for a cheap, lightweight tripod compared to the price I paid I cannot complain. In practical use it does all that I require it to do and it holds my 2.2 lbs camera stable and still (I shot some long exposures of the moonrise over Palm Springs from a windy 10'000ft peak). Nifty carry bag easily clips to your belt, but as mentioned elsewhere it may raise some eyebrows (looks like you are into something kinky). So; if you don't like to tote around a big tripod and you don't require easy (or any) panning and your camera is at or below 2 lbs, this may be all you need.
The opening you put the screwdriver through to get to the harddrive screw holes is misaligned, so the screwdriver is always at an angle. I could not get the screws in with a phillips head screwdriver, and had to use the thinnest flathead I could find.This is just lazy. It's worth the extra 2 bucks to get a sled-style where you can actually get the screws in.
I was not happy that the product was not available to buy and was told about it several days later. Had to e-mail several times to get my money back and was not credited to my credit card but sent through the mail. I was not pleased at all with the service.
This is a great, sleek little wireless router. I have two PC computers in my apartment and an iBook with an Airport card. I simply connected the Netgear router to my DSL modem and it worked for all three computers right out of the box. Wireless security is simple with the web-based router configuration tool. Set up was a snap. I was able to set up a small network and secure the wireless network in 5 minutes.
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 bought the Apex AD-600A when the &quot;loop holes&quot; menu was still available. By the way, I understand the Sampo brand of DVD players still has this loop holes menu. I wouldn't buy a DVD player without the ability to turn off macrovision and region coding. That was my main draw to this machine. Also of interest was the ability to play CD-R and CD-RW discs. It can play just about every format you can think of including MP3 formatted CD-ROMs, Video CDs (VCDs) and Super Video CDs (SVCDs). If you have the equipment you can even turn your home movies into S/VCDs! Visit my web page (members.home.net/babymac) to learn how to do this with a Macintosh computer. The picture quality produced by the Apex was initially somewhat disappointing, but I discovered that a lot of it depends on the calibration of your TV. I now have NO complaints about the picture. My Apex has had some quirks. Sometimes (rarely) the machine will lock up, almost like a computer. There are certain DVD titles (Stuart Little, What Planet Are You From) that trigger menu problems with the Apex, but I've always been able to work around those problems (use the resume button on the remote instead of play!). Sometimes audio and video sync can be a problem, but this is slight and becoming rarer with newer titles. The only truly annoying problem with my machine is one that relates to the &quot;anamorphic&quot; widescreen feature. Certain titles (like The Sixth Sense and Toy Story 2), will pop into anamorphic/widescreen mode without warning. This causes the picture to look vertically stretched on my normal TV set. In order to re-set the screen I have to pause and then unpause (using the Setup button) the movie. It's a rare problem, but it is the most annoying one. The only other problems that I can mention with this machine relate to enhanced CDs with computer data. The Apex is the only modern machine I know of that will actually play computer data as audio! When it does this (try the Foo Fighter's &quot;Nothing Left To Lose&quot; CD), the screeching that comes out of your stereo will give you a heart attack. It could also damage your speakers. Also, I have found one enhanced CD (The Squirrel Nut Zippers &quot;Hot&quot;) that absolutely refuses to play on the Apex. However, that is the only one out of 500+ CDs that I own. As I said, this is a quirky DVD player, but the benefits FAR outweigh those quirks. 99% of the time I am in love with this machine
great adapter, got one for my computer and one for my tivo, both worked great. Glad I didn't waste my money on the more expensive ones
As someone who spends a lot of time on planes and subways I have been looking for a way to easily take TV shows with me. I have a Dell Axim x51v PDA and a Creative Zen Vision:M and use both to play video files.My holy grail was to be able to record a show and be able to play it on both players without having to spend time converting these files. I also own a Slingbox and, until I bought the OSD, used Applan's At Large Recorder to record the Slingbox stream into wmv files which I then copied onto an SD card and used on my Dell. Unfortunately the At Large Recorder ties up your computer, is prone to crashing and doesn't always record the right channel at the right time, so my search continued.Neuros OSDThe OSD is small, very easy to set up. It comes with the necessary cords and remote control. All the inputs and outputs are well marked and intuitive. This was an easy set up. The process of setting the IR blaster codes was also easy. (This makes it possible for the OSD to change the channel to the show you want to record.) Instead of wading through lists to find your cable box model, you just put your cable box remote control at it, press each digit and the OSD "learns" the codes. It detected the 2GB card I inserted and the external hard drive I connected (make sure your drive has a FAT32 file system, not NTFS as that isn't supported yet) and the navigation is like windows explorer. Using a wireless bridge, I connected it to the internet so that it can update the firmware on its own. It was easy to set the clock (which uses 12 or 24h time) and have everything up and running in no time. Strangely, it comes with a stand that is easy to knock over so after a few falls, I put the stand back into the box and do without.I've played a few Xvid movies that I have encoded using DVD Decrypter and AutoGK and they play with no problems. The picture quality and sounds were as good as DVD. The quality will depend on the bitrate and other specs and some experimenting is necessary to find what works.How is recording? Well, it's about 90% of the way there. I recorded a few shows off the TV and then played them to see what the picture and sound quality were like. I used the TV setting with Superfine quality and then tried the the "Advanced" setting, set the resolution at 640x480, put the Video Bitrate at 2500 kbps and the frame rate at 30fps. Even on these settings you can see a degradation in picture quality. While it advertises that you can use this to back up your DVDs, keep in mind that the finished product isn't going to be DVD quality. The picture quality on a regular (SD) set is good, not great. And there is a difference in picture quality between saving your files to an SD card versus an external hard drive. Programs saved to the hard drive look much better than the SD card and there is a noticeable improvement using S-video over Composite. I have also read in a forum that there are problems with recording a show that last longer than 2 hours.Scheduling recordings is a bit quirky. I have tried scheduling a daily recording of the news to save directly to my SD card so I can pull it out and throw it in my Dell on my way out the door. It stops recording after a couple days for no apparent reason, even when there's room on the card and it was just formatted. But when I save the recording to the hard drive, it works properly, indefinitely.My Dell Axim can pretty much handle anything the OSD threw at it. It could handle the top bitrate/resolution with ease. (My coworker, who also owns the OSD, had to reduce the fps to 15 in order to make the shows play on his Smartphone, so again you may want to experiment.) While the picture was more crisp than my Slingbox/At Large Recorder set up, the picture had some colour blocks in the darker colour ranges (blacks, dark greys, dark browns) at all the settings, which is a minor annoyance. But it isn't a deal breaker for me. I don't need a perfect picture on my Dell to enjoy the show. And while there are preset settings for the iPod and PSP, there isn't anything for the Creative Zen Vision:M and I couldn't find a way to transfer the files without conversion. It would be great to record a show, put in on my Creative and then hook up the video output cables on another TV and watch it there.Overall, I am happy with it. This is Linux based, open source software and Neuros offers money to developers to tweak, fix and add features. So as time goes on, I remain hopeful that the picture quality will continue to improve and some of the quirks fixed.UPDATE (10/26/07): The have released new firmware that finally brings the video quality when recording close to the original picture. You'll still see some degradation on fast motion shots, so you'll notice it when you record hockey or football games, but on regular programming it was fine. I recorded a nature program using the highest settings and couldn't see any difference from the original.There is also support for viewing You Tube Video (though vids on You Tube generally aren't high enough quality to look good on regular TV) and there is a feature you can view photos and listen to mp3 files, though I find the set up and navigation clunky.
I purchased this detector to replace the similar previous model that I had used for approximately 8 years. Works great within line-of sight, and has already saved me a handfull of tickets in a construction zone I commute through daily. The range can be somewhat inconsistent, sometimes it will detect 1-2 miles away and sometimes less depending on conditions and highway layout (such as around curves, challenging for all detectors). You will get false alarms for automatic doors, microwaves, etc. which the city function easily eliminates. Volume plenty loud enough to hear over stereo at normal volumes. VG2 protection worked great on my trip through Virginia, went off several times but the cops seemed unaware. I have a $250 detector in my wife's car, and can tell no noticable difference between the expensive model and this one as far as detection range and false alarms. Great buy for the money, easily pays for itself if you are speed-limit-challenged like myself.
One year later and I am still amazed that a pair of headphones of this quality can be had for less than $100.They were pretty good out of the box, but I began to notice an improved richness and warmth of sound over last summer (after probably 60 hours of use). They are to the point now where listening to them is like sitting in a perfectly tuned sound room.Pros - Ridiculous performance for a less than $100Cons - Open Air (Still need to be in a somewhat private area to not disturb others) [Not sure if this is really a con]Not stylish (So what)Molded Miniplug has a flare that may prevent it from fully seating in a smartphone with an after-market coverI use this set of headphones primarily for video/gaming on my Kindle Fire HD and Xbox 360 (via home theater rcvr/amp) and music on my HTC Windows Phone 8x (native Beats Audio; no headphone amp required). I have also used them for Live On-Line VMware training classes and found the clarity of the instructors voice to be better than a traditional classroom setting.In short, I kinda like these cans......
I purchased this camera based on many factors, but the most important one is the almost non-existent shutter lag. It's great for taking pictures of my 16 month old. Our old digital camera wasn't quick enough to catch him in the act. I read that this camera was very quick (for a point-and-shoot) and it definitely delivers. I am very impressed. Now I don't have to worry about my son blinking or turning his head. On top of all that it takes beautiful pictures and outstanding videos. As I have read in other reviews there is no battery life indicator, but I have yet to read the manual or search for that option. Nevertheless, if you are in the market for THE perfect point-and-shoot digital camera this is it. Oh yeah, and it's nice and small too.
I was looking for a low cost headset to fit my huge head. I found one and is sounds good to. I even had to lower the mic to a 10dB boost level for the max I used with my logitech desktop mic. I could even lower it further to baseline, but I kept at that 10dB level to be heard above game noise. I recommend this mic for LPs or other recording situations.
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.
he sound is just amazing, I installed in an open place and I can listen the sound over all my house, very clearly. The only bad thing is the cables, but you can use wireless to plug your speakers.
We suffered for two or three years with two Comcast provided Motorola Surfboard modems. Finally as my wife's complaining and accusing looks got worse, it occurred to me I could throw out vendor-provided equipment and get customer-provided equipment. I needed to assign the new MAC address for the modem, and I initially called up Comcast, but after waiting for their rep, and then getting lost when he put me on hold (what's new?), I figured what the heck, and ran Comcast's setup utility on my computer. I managed to muddle my way through, and after a month the Zoom modem has worked flawlessly. No more lost connections, and I've got a fairly complicated system of a Vonage adapter and two routers. Actually, here's the system that works for me: 1) The Zoom modem, 2) A Linksys BEFSX41 firewall/router as a DHCP Server, 3a) one port on the BEFSX41 to a Vonage Linksys Adapter, and 3b) another port on the BEFSX41 to a Linksys Router/wireless adapter in my home office that hooks to two computers, which in turn serve printers. I keep 1, 2, and 3a along with all household phone connections in a closet, so the equipment and cables don't clutter up my home office. I have ethernet/cable/phone cables running from the closet to wall outlets in several different rooms. Everything works in this configuration. I recommend the Zoom cable modem as an economical and robust alternative to vendor-provided hardware. I recommend not to bother renting equipment like this that's cheap anymore. If it stops working, I like no inhibition about buying new hardware and not depending on a tedious customer service process to muddle through my trouble ticket, sometimes for days or weeks, often with unsatisfactory resolution. Vendors too often think intermittent service is just fine if it happens to be working when they check it.
These are amazing head phones, and definitely a value for the money. The wife also uses them as mufflers when hoovering. :-)
Bought this for our left handed daughter. The box said, "Logicool," all over. She was worried that it was a knockoff but looked online and that's Logitech's Asian name. The instructions weren't in English but she's very happy with the mouse.
I worked fine and fulfilled my expectation. I recommend.
This is a fairly good tuner, and you can get it for a couple of bucks. That is amazing since I bought my first tuner(Belkin) for $50, and it didn't even work as good as this one. There is a trick to it however. If you turn the volume up too loud on your mp3 player, then it will make a sound that sounds kind of like static. I was a little disappointed with it until I figured out that if I turn the volume down on the player, and turn the volume up on the radio, that the sound is really good. On my Creative Zen Vision M, volume level 21 seems to be the best volume to play through.pros:PRICEPlug in a usb cable and charge your mp3 player while you listen.Descent signaleasy to use once you figure out the volume trickCons:It is still a tunerscreen doesn't light up until you hit a button
I purchased this keychain for my mom and ordered it in the color black. It came in white...so I had to ship it back on Christmas Eve. I did purchase the keychain at a local store and it is a great product, but I was not happy with Amazon. I still have not received a refund.
in order to access DoD sites passwords are no longer needed. with CAC access allow you to secure entry with out the painful need to retype a user name and password and if you are able to access remotely from home a CAC reader is needed. i will be honest that there is no real difference from this device to any other just that it sands up which is really nice.
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.
5 stars-- it does everything i want it to do. running, geocaching, and even a little navigation while paddling my kayak! of the three run is what it is designed for, but all in all a very versatile machine!
Great outdoors - indoor speakers for its price. Good sound quality for such low price. I woukd certainly recomend it .
Don't get suckered into a marketing scheme that will entice you to spend 5X as much as you should on a HDMI cable- That's how box stores make all their margin. This cable is great and well-constructed.
I originally bought this bag about 10 years ago as part of a $50 promo deal (including some other items) at a local camera shop. Its size and features appealed to me and it's since been through heck and back, still in good shape and in use by my wife for location shoots (she's a family and child photographer).For years I managed to find room for 2 SLR film bodies, 3 lenses, an assortment of filters, trigger cords and other assorted tools and accessories. It uses velcro partitions for customizability, has a large outer zipped pocket with a couple of smaller pockets within, a mesh pocket on the ceiling of the lid, and a long, narrow pocket outside the top flap for film rolls etc. The clip-type buckles make for quick access and have held up fine to years of heavy use. It's been camping, on rough off-road motorcycle trips, technical wilderness hikes and climbs, dragged by rope up cliffs, etc, and always did a great job of protecting my gear. I've loooong since got my money's worth out of this simple-yet-functional bag, and even often find myself wishing I could take it back from my wife for those shoots where my Naneu backpack is just too much...
I have no complaints about this model. Working in construction and having to travel to numerous locations, this navigation system has saved me tons of time and money. I have had no problems picking up a signal despite what Gadgester has said. The 7100 picks it up almost instantly. The many options on the 7100 such as traffic reports, local landmark finder, optional preferences, etc. make the 7100 fitting for all drivers. Picks up even the smallest streets. Great user manual and great capabilities with the memory card. I highly recommend this sleak model to all. All of my co-workers now want one. You won't be dissapointed.
I bought these headphones a few months ago, and until recently, I have been very pleased with them. However, over the past couple of weeks, the sound has been spotty in the right ear. This afternoon the sound shut off completely in the right ear. So while these are fairly nice headphones (and moderately priced to boot), they only lasted me a few months so I do not recommend them to others.
The ATH-ANC7 cancels noise, and it does a very good job of it. The headphones were comfortable to wear. I would have kept them except for one thing: there was a buzzing in the right ear, and only when the NC was turned on. It is possible I got a defective unit.I have since returned this product. I've purchased a pair of Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds since, and have also placed an order for Panasonic NC headphones which I have yet to receive.
These small speakers offer excellent sound considering their size and price tag, but I found them extremely frustrating to use because they are so light that you can't turn them on with one hand. If you are thinking about using them with a computer on a cramped desktop, you'll find them very frustrating. You'll need enough room around the switched speaker to get a hand in to hold it down while turning the rather stiff knob with your other hand. These either need substantial weights in the bases to hold them in place (remember the nice old AT&T telephones that weighed a ton? You could actually move around the room holding the receiver without having the base fly off its stand; like most cheap modern telephones, these speakers need more weight for stability) or the knob needs to be made much easier to turn. Also, and more important, mine broke after a few months of extremely light use. Broke? Yes. Cheap Chinese circuitry is the most likely culprit. One speaker just stopped working. I'm so sick of products that spontaneously morph into trash a few months after purchase. Will the manufacturer stand behind them? No. Will the retailer? No. (For the record, I did not purchase mine from Amazon).
I read the current reviews and see value in both. The unit is a snap to install, and eliminates the need to go through a wall or car body. The adhesive is excellent and lasted for two years before replacing it (not trivial. Keep the mount alignment jig.) But, its durable! When the adhesive failed, the outer mount bounced down the highway a good 100 feet. ][ Mine has been in service since the first month XM was available. It's on it third re-adhesive treatment and works as well as ever. ][ The original adhesive was form cut Scotch Indoor/Outdoor Tape, and you can find the same stuff (a little thinner) at home centers. But, you will have to cut it in several pieces to get full coverage. The barcode is 021200471032. I recommend two layers. It is a huge mistake that Sirius/XM has not come out with the next generation thru-glass antenna. But, it is a powered device with a hefty cable to hide and the original green/yellow two piece termination different from the current single plug XM antennas.
I just love these headphones. My fiance has the Bose QC3s, and I'd have to say these are very comparable (if not better) to his, for a FRACTION of the price! I was skeptical initially because I had never heard of the Audio-Technica name (they obviously aren't as well-known as Bose), but I read the rest of the reviews on Amazon and figured I'd give them a shot. I'm glad I did, because these sound amazing... and they're comfy!
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!!!
This replaces my 2.1MP Digital Elph that I use when I don't want to carry my big SLR (Digital Rebel XT with L series lens).Positive:Instant start-up, menu navigation and zoomScreen quality comparable to video iPodComfortable and intuitive button placementStrong flash (for camera size)Modern/traditional camera aesthetics (great looking)Acceptable battery lifeCamera operation was obviously well thought outLow price for what you getNegative:Poor low-light shooting without flashLots of noise at ISO more than 200No image stabilizationZoom ring spring a little too strongPlastic battery doorThis is a perfect pocket camera if you care more about ease-of-use, aesthetics, size, and price than trying to capture a print-worthy photo. Overall I'm very pleased with this camera, but only because I have a SLR to capture important moments/places. Think great MySpace photos rather than great family Christmas cards.
I paid $11.19. I noticed it costs more as I'm writing this review...Whatever. I only ordered because I needed one and had a larger order coming. It works fine for me. It may be slower then others, but I don't do enough transferring to care.Plug it in, and it works. What more do you want? I guess I don't mind if it's slow, but I have nothing to base it on (it could be fast for all I know)I would buy again.
This is easy to use with my older ipod nano and works great--I'm so glad to have NPR with me when I'm away from the radio! Also bonus: reasonably priced!
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.
The product is excellent. It provides safe and reliable storage of data with no problems or difficulties.This manufacturer produces quality products which serve its customers well.
First, Olympus as a company does not sell any of the verves cameras at a seprate price structure. The Prices venders pay for the cameras are exactly the same, so if you see different prices for different colors then the vendor is setting those prices. Just look at Amazon every color is the same price. As far as bad picture issues my Verve is great! The pictures are awesome and look really good on the LCD screen. Compaired to some of these small LCD screen cameras, I can see everything in great detail. I really dont se how you could take a bad picture with this camera. Plus, as far as awkwardness, I find the camera very easy to use. I can take a picture and zoom in and out and switch between movie picture and play back modes with one hand! Im again dont understand how it could be awkward when everything is so easy.
When the USB cord is connected to the WD external hard drive, my computer will not sleep properly. The screen goes black and the internal hard drive spins down but the fan continues and the lights never begin to pulse as when the computer is in sleep mode. It won't wake from this state and the only thing that I can do is hold the power button until the computer shuts off. This only happens when the USB cord is connected, it doesn't matter if the WD hard drive is on or off. Firewire doesn't cause this problem and I use it for data transfer but I need the USB for the memory card reader.Also, The WD hard drive won't shut off unless I push and hold the power button. I eject the disk from my computer as intructed but the problem remains. When I push the power button on the WD drive the light flashes for a moment then remains on. I never transferred data to the drive so I don't think that it is transferring data when I try to shut it off.It sometimes won't show up on my desktop after waking from sleep mode. I have to go into utilities and unmount then re-mount the drive in order for it to show up.Besides all that it seems to work fine. The software is terrible so I just manually tranfer data to it.I have emailed Western Digital about this but haven't gotten a response from them.Machine Name: Power Mac G4Number Of CPUs: 2CPU Speed: 1.25 GHzMemory: 1 GBOS Version 10.4.9
The bean is misrepresented on the box. It should say if you want to save up to 600+ song you have to sacrifice the quality of the songs.!! For good quality songs the bean will only store approx 225 songs. Sony Customer service is not direct with you until you speak to someone in "LEVEL 2" if you're not on hold for 40 minutes.
After nearly 3 months of research, I convinced myself that this camera was the best choice out of all the options I had considered. I had been a digital camera user for about 3 years, just using point and shoot cameras. This camera (along with other super zooms) is a good way to graduate between traditional point-and-shoot cameras and dSLR cameras. Ironically, this model camera happens to be the cheapest along with the one with the best reviews and most features. The Canon S3 seems to be the typical consumer choice, yet this camera has a very odd form factor, and once I picked it up I knew it wasn't right for me. The interface on the software side was confusing and far too "dumbed-down" for me. Some test images at the store came out with a fair amount of noise, which is ironic due to the fact that all the camera gurus complain about the extreme noise on this camera. The noise on this camera is there, but not as noticeable as some reviewers make it sound. To put it into perspective, the noise levels are basically viewable in anything above a 11x14 print. Picture quality is strong in nearly all modes, and when you don't know what to use, there is usually a scene mode that will take care of it. Of course, you can always enter Simple Mode, something I personally have never tried, but how bad could it be. In respect to the features of this camera, the form factor, to start out, is amazing. Although it may not look like much, the camera can easily be held with one hand by someone with small hands like myself or large ones like those of my father. On the backside, there is the huge 2.5 inch LCD screen (once again complained about by pro reviewers as not sharp enough, wrong again). Also, a simple set of navigational arrows, a trash button, the EVF, power switch, flash pop button, and a unique joystick that gives you access to all manual controls while in manual modes. The joystick is really great, allowing access to all the manual features whenever I need them. The 12x Optical Zoom is truly amazing, I can sit in my room and zoom so far with such great clarity that my camera can read things that I can't, and I have vision that is far above average. The Leica lens is obviously crafted beautifully, like that of the $4000 cameras that Leica makes. This camera allows a great deal of diversity for experienced users, while also offering options for those who are not as experienced. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who might want to get closer to the shot with the huge zoom or wants to graduate from point and shoot cameras.
When I purchased my Tripp Lite OmniPlus1000LCD (Plus version for Costco has lcd brightness slider), I assumed that it would alarm or alert me when something was wrong beyond the obvious - like when AC is off. After a couple of years it began shutting off completely without warning, thus losing computer data, so I assumed the UPS was defective - not that the battery was in need of replacement. After all, no beep or battery icon alert, which was what I would have expected. I went to Tripp-Lite's website for help, but this model was not recognized when I searched for a manual. I found their email link for tech support. I got a quick response to my request for a manual. They sent a link to a generic (!) user guide.The tech also said the unit was acting normally (!!!) by shutting off when it thinks it has a bad battery. He also said that if I was game, I could replace the internal battery with a sealed lead acid #1290 12V 9 Amp-Hour battery.You would think that these Tripp Lite Omni series UPS's would set the battery alarm if the battery is bad, but NO! You have to manually do a self-test by pressing and holding the Test button for a few seconds, which begins the self-test. Only then, if it finds that your battery is bad will it turn on the replace battery icon light! When I did that, the bad battery icon lit up to indicate my battery needed replacing. Otherwise the UPS won't tell you why it is shutting off! Dumb design.I went to Amazon, found the Power-Sonic PS-1290 12 Volt 9 Amp Hour Rechargeable SLA Battery for about $24 with free shipping.>>> Opening the UPS voids the warranty, and can be hazardous due to live/charged components even when unplugged - proceed with caution. &lt;&lt;&lt;Replacing the battery is relatively simple but frustrating. There are two #1 Phillips screws on the back of the UPS that must be removed to open the case. The screws are recessed over 4" deep, so you need a 6" minimum shaft length #1 Phillips screwdriver. (Maddeningly, the case holes are too small for a long #2 Phillips!)With the screws removed, the case halves can be separated. Open partially and observe the wire routing, the battery + and - wiring, and the slots holding the main circuit board. The slots holding the board are very short and are tricky to get realigned when reassembling.The wires inside the unit are not very long, so you can only open the case just enough to slide off the two battery quick connects, (observing the + and - to be sure you connect the new battery to the right terminals. Be careful to not touch any exposed wired or parts for safety.) Remove the old battery and place the new battery in the case and connect the + and - properly. By this time, the main circuit board will be out of the guide slots. When you start to slide the case halves back together, you have to make sure put the main board back in the slots on both halves of the case to align it properly while closing the case. Be patient! It took me nearly 10 minutes of fiddling around to get the board and wires where they belonged so everything was back where it should be so I could finally get the case halves fully closed. (When fiddling around with the main board, use care not to touch any wires, metal tracks or components just to be safe.) It took me several tries to get it back properly - Tripp Lite didn't make this easy.Replace the two screws and plug the unit back in with no load connected. The batteries are normally shipped charged, but the charge fades as they sit unused. The battery charge bar may not be at five bars until a few hours of charging are complete. When mine showed all five bars, I did a self-test, and it passed. The Tripp Lite liked the new battery!I put the UPS back on my desktop computer and all seems O.K. now! After a week of use, I switched off the power strip the Tripp Lite was plugged into to see how long it would power my system at full load. After 20 minutes, it was down to 2 bars, which is plenty long for me, so I switched power back to the UPS. I should note that Tripp Lite warns NOT to pull the UPS plug out of the wall or power strip to try a capacity test, since you lose grounding for your system, use another power strip to maintain grounding for the system.Also, I should add that the Power-Sonic PS-1290 from Amazon ran my system twice as long as the original Tripp Lite battery ever did... After two months of use with the new battery, my OmniPlus1000LCD hasn't shut off again!Bottom line is, these Tripp Lites work OK when the internal battery is in good working order, but will really tick you off when the thing shuts off with no warning when it decides the battery needs replacing!I am incredulous that Tripp Lite's design does not alert the user to a dying battery and just shuts down instead. What good is all the electronics and an LCD display when it gives the user no clue as to what is wrong unless the user does a manual self test! Dumb! If the UPS is smart enough to recognize that the battery needs replacing, the unit should beep and/or illuminate the battery icon to let you know! Ideally, the battery icon should flash on and off with a beep to alert the user to the battery issue. Seems like an obvious thing to me...Are you listening Tripp Lite???
Memory works fine in a Garmin i2 GPS. No compatibility problems.Adapter with the memory I took out works fine in my Nintendo Wii.I would recommend this memory to anyone.
Anyone who's considering buying a 3 way speaker system for their computer should choose this system hands down....for the money it blows the competition away.Scott
Love the mouse, works fine, the fingerprint scaner is more of a toy than something you need, but it was less money than the model without. Mouse is comfortable and has extra buttons that work as expected.
My printer is less than an year old, and I wanted to it work with Windows 7. So I went to HP's web site to look for updates. Well HP well tell you that Windows 7 has a limited support for the Officejet K5400. No check more: Printer Quality help meaning: No more Align the Printhead, Clean the ink print heads, Calibrate Line Feed , Advance Configuration- Paper Handling, Control Panel Language, Estimated Ink Levels. So I called HP. I just wanted to know if HP was going to support this printer. They asked for the serial number, and told me they could not help me. I did not want a repair, I just wanted to know if they were going to make a driver for this printer or not. I thought it was a simple question.All I got was sorry your printer is out of warranty- we can't help you.This printer is less than a year old. THINK ABOUT THAT. HP refuses to talk to me about drivers because less than one year old printer is out of warranty. I am not talking about if it's working- I am talking about if they are going to make a driver for a year old printer. It would be like "sorry your car is a year old, we don't make wheels for it anymore, go away." This printer has been very reliable printer, and that includes printed more than 50 reams of paper. All I wanted was to know if they were going to make a driver for it.I think this will be my last HP printer. IF I had to buy right now a new printer it would not be from HP.
Well, do remember that no FM Transmitter will work perfectly. All will have some background noise when playing back music.As I have read on other reviews it is very hard to find a radio station that has nothing on it. While searching through the stations around my home, almost all of the positions on the FM dial had some kind of station fading in and out.Well I had a brainstorm. I took the antenna off the outside of my truck. Problem solved. No radio stations at all now.The pro's I have found with this product are: The light on the front, many people say it's not bright enough, but I found it extra bright, and it looks so cool at night. Other pro is that it lets u choose any fm station you want. Other transmitters only have 4 or 5 different stations you can us.I dont want to say anything bad as of now because I have only owned this for a few days. But all in all, I would recommend it.
fits my Lenovo R-60 perfectly. Provides a bit of padding so it can be carried in a regular backpack or briefcase, yet isn't bulky.
These are terrific binoculars. Can't praise them enough. Get the rubberized, waterproof kind as metal will stick to bare hands in the cold. I own 2 sets of these camo H2O binoculars and find that both sets keep their fine adjustment focus with no problem. Whoever said they go out of adjustment was totally incorrect. My two pairs work well in the daytime, thru early morning fog, thru heavy rainstorms, at night for viewing planes, thru just about any condition imaginable with no problems in the focus or the adjustment. Today I spotted a plane thru these but could not see it with the naked eye. I like the rubberized eye cups as well. Very well thought out product. The range of these are great for such a compact size. Also, they are very lightweight. Who wants to lug around a heavy set of 10X50 when these do the job quite nicely. A police officer friend of mine would use these on stakeouts as the palm sized profile of these binoculars would be so small she would not be spotted using them. She recommended these to me as she used them for years with very good results. The price is quite reasonable as well and well worth the money. She paid full price! Comes with a nice case as well that is snug fitting but made that way for a purpose. The lenses are polymer. If you do get your lenses accidentally scratched use a dab of furniture polish on soft cloth on the scratched lens and rub lightly and the scratches will blend in and you can't tell where they were scratched. (A trick told me by someone who knows all about binoculars and yes, it works!) Best to use an optics cloth for cleaning them or an optics brush is even better as it will not leave any scratches at all. I do like the fact that they are totally waterproof. Nothing like dropping your lenses into water and end up with an expensive paperweight! This will not happen with these. Would highly recommend these.
This remote really does what is says it will. You can program it to do basically anything. It does take a LONG time to set up however. Any device that can not be easily programmed can be done button by button, and this takes some time. I love that you can edit all buttons to read however you like. For example, I call my audio receiver, well, receiver. The original name they give for receiver is "audio" but you can eidt the text so the display reads however you like. For the price I think it is an amazing deal considering remotes that you can program via the web generally cost $100 more than this one. I am glad I own this remote.
Using it to connect my mac mini to my Samsung LCD hdtv. Picture looks great!
This book was used as the text book during my first year in university in a C programming course. It was a very comprehensive book for starters and has a lot of very practical, industry-oriented tips. Now, years after I have finished the course, I still have the book with me. One very important thing that I picked out from the book which I always pass on is &quot;A working program without comments is a time bomb waiting to explode.&quot; Many more of such &quot;ultra practical&quot; tips in the book.
This is a simple, easy to use camera that takes pretty nice photos. I purchased this camera to send with my husband for his deployment to Afghanistan. It's perfect because I can just send him batteries and a memory card to stick in it. He isn't worried about settings or other functions, he loves how simple it is to use - Just click the button and there's the picture! He has some great photos with this camera. I also have to add that it is a durable camera since it's made it's way through a war.
I was extremely disappointed with these headphones. The sound quality is horrible, and the material and the craftsmanship is very poor. I felt the loud static would damage my ears. It drops signal frequently and the transmitter gets switched off frequently at a low volume. It would be waste of time and money if you order it. Thanks to Amazon's return policy, I returned this item. The headphone will go into my trash if I ever get it for free .
This thing couldn't be any easier or cooler to use.1. Burn the CD's you want to your computer using Apple's iTunes program (which comes with your Mac).2. Plug in your iPod to the firewire port on the computer. The iPod automatically downloads your songs and charges your battery at the same time. Downloading a CDs worth of music takes about 10 seconds!!! Amazingly fast!The unit itself is great. It's not only a pleasure to look at but a pleasure to use as well. Apple provides wonderful instructions with the player, but trust me, you won't even need them. Play around with the thing for a minute and you'll have a complete understanding of how to use it.My only beef with the unit is that the headphones aren't that great. I recommend upgrading to Sennheiser MX500 earbuds (which Amazon sells). It's a cheap upgrade that makes a WORLD of difference, trust me.
An earlier reviewer mentioned that his mp3 player freezes. Mine not only froze, but sometimes turned itself on and off for no reason. This happened from the moment I took it out of the box. Then I downloaded some music and everything seemed fine ... until I tried to download more music and was told my disk was full. This seemed odd, since I only had about eight songs on the player. I deleted all the files and tried to start from scratch, but the player continued to tell me that my disk was full. This mp3 player has been a headache since the moment I received it. Suddenly the reasonable price made sense. The manual that comes with the player also leaves a lot to be desired. My advice? Buy something else.
So I received my Ipod Mini last week (good job Amazon for the free shipping....which arrived very promptly) and I had a lot of trouble with iTunes. I had a 256 mb mp3 player before I bought my iPod and transferring music to that one was so much easier. With iTunes, you have to make sure every song you want on your iPod is in the library. Thus if you add songs from a different computer, the songs that are not in this new library will be deleted! I guess this protects illegal music sharing, but for something this expensive this is a very inconvenient feature. Basically I think iTunes is an inferior program for transferring music; on my old mp3 player you could just drag and drop music files into the player.Most importantly, the battery life of my iPod is absolutely disappointing. I've had to charge it every 2 days since the day I received it, and it's not like I keep it on all the time. I just use it when I walk to class, and in a span of 2 days it is actually on for about no more than 6 hours. I don't even have the backlight setting on at all. I am extremely upset with this because the 18 hour battery life is what initially hooked me into buying this second generation version.Apple is lucky the iPod has such a good interface. The scroll wheel I must admit is a very intelligent tool and the ability to make playlists is something flash drive based mp3 players can't do. For 190 dollars I got a second generation iPod that has EXTREMELY poor battery life and that's why I am so upset with this. If anyone else has had problems with their battery, please share. It's better to know I'm not the only one who got gypped!
This bag is perfect!! It is a must have for your kodak camera and printer dock. We have motorcycles and this fits perfectly in our saddle bags and we dont worry about any damage to the camera or printer due to the fact it is padded so well. I give this product 2 thumbs up. Thanks Kodak for making this bag for your camera and printer
this player is fantastic,it gives you everything you expected in a player.First of all,the size of this cd player is very small and compact just a little bit bigger than a cd.it is also quite slim(0.9 inch),I could even put it into my pocket.Next this cd player does not skip at alleven if you drop it.when i drop the it on the floor around 4 feet high,it still play without any skipping.The playtime of it is super long,more than 60 hours,that is enough to last me for half a month.overall it is the best player for anyone as the price of it is not too expensive either.
The case is wonderful and does what it was designed to do; protect my E2. My only complaint is that is difficult for me to open. Don't laugh!I have arthritis in my hands and it is tricky for me.
Ear buds are uncomfortable for me, so for years I used an old set of over-the-ear, padded headphones. When they finally conked out, with that annoying buzzing sound, I selected these Sony headphones. Having used them now for over a month, I've decided that these fit the bill. They're very comfortable to wear for a couple of hours, they're light, look decent, and sound just fine. I use them primarily for listening to audio books, so can't comment on how they function with music, but for my purposes, this model is just right. Sony makes a quality product, and the price for this one is reasonable. Well worth the small investment.
I may not have the ears of the top audiophiles, but still I'm going to claim of the excellent sound quality. These are the best computers speakers in my opinion. I bought them refurbished at a lower price. I'm happy to say that despite that, the Logitech driver was easy to find for windows, the speaker's buttons control my media player Winamp very well.I love the look and the light touch. If you are upgrading your computer, getting these and maybe a dinovo edge keyboard is like the rolls royce setup.The USB connection is nice because you can trust the beefiness of the cable and the accurate connection over maybe a cheap sound card, or on board audio port's quality. You still get an analog line input for things like smaller media players. They look so beautiful bookending my dual monitor setup. It's quality you will be happy with for sure.
It's true! Works out of the box for Ubuntu... and Windows XP. After spending waaaay too much time trying to make a couple of old webcams work on Ubuntu, I decided that it was time to move on. I picked up this webcam, and as the box advertises, it works straight out of the box on Linux. No hassles, no tears, no frustration. It just worked perfectly and made a perfect addition to Skype! I just wish it had a microphone!
Its from crucial. that should say it all.... Great product, i put it in my wind and it worked without a hitch.
Works well. Build quality seems a little cheap, it sounds/feels like there is a spring inside so I can see myself taking this thing apart in the future and popping that spring back into place. But for 20 bucks you can delay buying a new receiver. This thing is kind of big so plan on finding a spot for it.Sound coming from my xbox 360 and plasma tv sound great (no distortion). This thing does indeed allow PCM and 5.1 pass thru, that is all I have noticed so far
I was looking for a new "airline carry-on sized" bag to carry minimal, but redundant gear. Most bags I saw started at around $150-, and this Ape Case Pro Large sized bag was less than a third of that price. While this bag was sized right to use for transporting my kit, it would have been very difficult to work out of this bag at an event. Everything would need to fit tightly against everything else but there was not room enough to keep two fully assembled cameras (with lenses, battery grips, flash brackets, etc.), along with spare flashes, battery packs, etc. If everything was completely disassembled and wiggled and placed "just right" it would fit like a brick... but this isn't a practical bag to work out of. I would have needed two of these bags, one for each camera and kit... and that is one bag too many for airline carry-on.Other than this "Large" bag being too small, I thought it was made to highest standards. Inserts were fitted with tight locking velcro and fully configurable. Bright Yellow interior made finding items easy under low light. Black shell would keep a neat appearance and offered a good amount of protective padding. Wide zippers were easy to use and its relatively squared shape would make it easy to stand or stack with other gear.Bottom line... it is too small to work from with redundant gear. For everyone else, this is a GREAT bag and a true VALUE for the price.
These are comfortable and seem to be descent quality so far (only time will tell). I only bought one pair to see if I like them, and I'm planning to now order another pair for my other phone. I only wish the shippping didn't cost almost as much as the product.
Love this one, kind of too sensitive to handle but is great. I couldn't ask for more. This is one is compatible with all the music engines and the software is great. I truly reccomend it.
I bought this two years ago...then it went dead...contacted linksys and they said it the life of this router is only around 2 years anyway...so if you want to buy a router and not have to replace it then find something else...dont waste your time
I actually liked this camera. I had this this camera for about a year now and I never had a problem with it. However, I agree that the auto focus is not perfect.
The tripod is barely functional, because it is of such flimsy construction. Once when I used it on timer and was standing with the family in front of the camera, the movement of the shutter shook the tripod perceptibly and I was really concerned it would topple over, fortunately it did not. That was the last time I used it with my expensive camera.I now use it only to take photos for still items ( like for selling on Craigslist ) where I can put my hand on the tripod to keep it firm and steady. And I use my older, cheaper point & shoot cameras.The price was low, only about $5, but I should have spent a little more money and bought a better one instead.
Comes with all the cable necessary and the cables are really great qualityI would prefer a bigger switch with more ports and USB, but you get what you pay for.It works very well and seems well put togetherSo all in all a good buy for the money!
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!!!
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 had initially purchased this ink at target. upon arriving home I decided to check the price for Amazon and it was $15 cheaper!! I ordered right away and returned the ink back to Target the next day. $15 cheaper for ink that cost $50 is HUGE!! I will never buy ink from anywhere other than Amazon again. Thanks amazon
Bought this adapter to connect my external keyboard to a usb port on my laptop. Hooked it up but the keyboard is not detected by windows and will not work.
Mount worked just as it should for Sharp Aquos LC37D43U. Holes for cabling and outlet worked like a charm. I shopped around a bit for a bracket and can't understand why people pay over $100 and sometimes nearly $200 for a one. A fool and his money are soon parted.
This little dock adapter does exactly what it's supposed to do...allow you to dock your shuffle on a regular iPod dock. I tried it with my iHome alarm clock radio and my Phillips alarm clock radio. The dock adapter fits nicely. It will, however, come unseated if you just grab your shuffle and lift it out. You need to use your other hand to keep the dock seated. Small inconvenience. I would have given this item 5 stars if it charged the shuffle when it is docked but it doesn't. I use it at work so I just take the charging dock with me and plug it into a free USB port on my computer and charge it when necessary. It also does not work as an alarm, but that's a job for my 80 gig classic iPod. Good little product. October 7, 2008 - This is an update to my previous review. If I could change my rating to 5 Stars, I would. You can disregard the comment about not being able to charge the shuffle while in the dock adapter. I just realized there is a switch that you have to slide over to be able to charge. You can't listen at the same time, but that is a small inconvenience.
Don't bother with these... they don't last very long and the best thing to do is to simply replace the old phone system with a newer model.I had 50% of the replacement batteries not holding a charge within 6 months.
This thing broke within 3 days. Backside holder rim broke and it cannot be fixed
This cover/case is great. It covers the Zune while allowing access to everything you need. It's is very durable and has a nice feel and look. Most importantly it protects the screen from scratches and small impacts.
This little product relieves one from carrying the bulky and odd-shaped cradle that came with your ipaq. It also relieves you of carrying the equally bulky power adapter, since it charges the battery from the USB port of your laptop or other PC with a USB port.That is all it does, and it works fine.
I just got one this week. Although i'm a beginner with flash photography, I must say it's one amazing flash unit, and as my skills advance, i won't have to worry that i'll outgrow it. Everyone says that if you go with a cheaper unit, you'll regret it later on. So far the photos (even for a beginner) all look great, and exposure level seems dead on.Highly recommended!
This Photo Loader Product is very cool. You simply insert the card into your camera, take pictures then slip it into your card reader on your PC and shazam your pictures are copied to your desktop and up to shutterfly photo printing service.Easy, simple that's the way photo sharing should be!Ned
I initially had the Belkin F8Z115-BLK Clear Acrylic and Brushed-Metal Case (excellent product) but it lacked a strap which was needed for the workout sessions :o) This item is great - does the job - easy to slip the Ipod in and out (best to be worn with the screen at the bottom so you can view it with ease when working out). Very comfortable to wear - you'll almost forget you're wearing it....though the music blasting into your ears acts as a nice reminder ;o). The only negative is the crappy screen protector that needs to be stuck on. I got it on with minimum fuss but had to accept I couldn't totally remove the small air bubbles that are present (my friend messed his up completely - easy to do - and there's no spare). Also, I didn't read the instructions on the screen protector - make sure you remove the little tabs before you put it on...will be very difficult to remove them after without leaving horrible smudge marks on your Ipod - really hate the screen protector and can't understand why the Belkin F8Z115-BLK did come with a strap! Oh well...almost perfect.
This bracket was easy to install and came with all the hardware necessary for a variety of installations. I set my 32" flat panel in a corner on a wall partition stud about six feet up. It sits level with about 5 degrees tilt down ward. All cables, about a dozen are concealed in the wall with Radio Shack and hardware store components to connect Cable Box and DVR. Makes a great, neat installation that articulates nicely for optimal viewing or connection accessibility.
Great price on these batteries. This battery will fit several models of Uniden GMRS radios. They work just as advertised. The price at Uniden web site is rediculous. You can replace the entire radio cheaper than buy batteries there. I bought spares just to keep on hand for "next time".
I can't tell people enough how wonderful this camera is. It has a huge viewing screen, simple controls, and produces high quality images. People are amazed with the photos I take with it. The Stabilizer it worth it's weight in gold. When taking low light shots, it really shines. No blurry photos with this camera. The night time setting with the moon on it is amazing for taking photos of the moon, or city lights. Make sure you read the manual or you will overlook tons of features.
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.
It wont read discs and wont open to get the disc out! Very cute but poor quality.
I bought this camera for my husbands birthday and he absolutly loves it. I also bought it because we are about to have our second child and our old camera was too slow when I wanted to capture those cute moments. It also always turned out fuzzy. With this new camera I can get every little detail and it is super fast. I never miss a quick smile anymore from our two year old. We also love the video feature and have quit using our video recorder and have just stuck with the cameras video option for all of those cute moments that we want to catch on video for the future.
Exactly as I expected, I have used Canon products for at least 20 years and have always been satisfied with performance
This camera exceded my expectations. The pictures are clear and the color is outstanding! I'm still trying to figure out all the bells and whistles, but in the meantime, I'm enjoying my new hobby, photography. I'm a novice, so I should have started with something less complicated. I find it very easy to download the pics to my computer. It's a great camera at a reasonable price.
I just got my MP-3 player today. For what I need it for its great. You would think that SanDisk could have provided a better case rather than the cheap plastic cover and an instruction manual. But overall I like it.I purchased this MP3 player for the following reasons:1) price - compared to other more expensive MP-3 players this is alot for the money. Fits well in my budget.2) size - since I got to school afterwork, it won't take up any room in my bookbag or pocket, unlike my discman which is bulky, and I can take this to the gym too.3)ease of use. Its pretty easy to use, but I like have the manual to refer back to.The cons:the cheap clear plastic case that doesn't really fit wellWould I recommend this to other people? Yup! if you are on a limitied budget but want an MP-3 player, this is the way to go, and the price has dropped since I purchased it.
Okay, I'll admit it. The main reason I purchased three of these cables was to increase my sex appeal to all lifeforms, terrestrial or extraterrestrial. Needless to say, they worked VERY well in that capacity. But there were unanticipated benefits I never could have imagined, and I am **THRILLED** with them now.Not surprisingly, they are able to reanimate dead pets within a 100 meter radius, and apparently it makes no difference how long the animal has been deceased. Now I have a house full of slightly-putrid cats, many of which I'm not sure were ever mine. But that's not the best part.I had my sweet Nana's cremains in an urn on my mantle--the same mantle where I laid the Amazon box prior to removing my magical cables. Yes, you've guessed it. Nana (at least I think it's my Nana) is reclining on my futon with a putrified cat purring contentedly in her lap.Thank you Amazon and Denon for giving me my Nana back. Oh, and thanks for all the extra sex appeal, too. Life is sweet!
Useless and complicated...doesn't really work with four attachments points...needs 6 to be stable. It collapses under the weight of the DVD player.
This mouse is head&shouders above a regular ball mouse, in performance, but will scroll the page all by its self at unopportune times. Still a good mouse for me.
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.
Works perfectly for my 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport (TJ). Came with everything I needed and seemed good quality. Very easy to install, lots of options and sturdy.
The Verbatim EP-S high-yield cartridge was my third bad experience with &quot;remanufactured&quot; toner cartridges, so it's not for lack of trying. My first bad experience was with a generic brand, and my second, with a Lexmark. Pages printed with the Verbatim cartridge have lines, blotches and &quot;ghost&quot; images; this is by far the worst of the three &quot;remanufactured&quot; cartridge brands I have tried. I give up! Once I have returned this cartridge I will shell out the extra $30 for an original Hewlett Packard model.
Over the past 35 years, we have ordered and used close to 100 of these headphones. We have tried other brands along the way, but returned to Plantronics every time. They last forever, well almost, and when they do have a problem they are easy to order parts for and fix yourself. If you don't feel comfortable fixing them yourself...you can send them in for a cost of around $49 and the unit will be completely refurbished and returned quickly. Cannot beat them.
I bought the flash drive for about $40, and Amazon now sells it for only $20. Even at $40, I think it was worth every penny.Despite the label on the packaging, the drive is ReadyBoost compatible. I use it on my Vista laptop and desktop all the time.
The little plastic bar that's supposed to keep it on your keychain will last a few weeks. You will crazy glue it back on. It will break again. You will crazy glue it back on again. It will break. If you are like me, and you need it on your keychain, this will be a problem. Product worked fine otherwise, until it broke off for the last time and got lost and destroyed my life.
I got the Olympus P-10 Printer from my Bro-In-Law on a trade. It was brand new in the box. I love it. I am fairly picky about print quality, but not a snob - so I would be able to recommend this printer to just about anyone. I love the fact that it is portable, we can take it to the Grandparents, take pics of the kid, and print them out on the spot. I like that there is no ink to dry out, no print heads to clog, and the little box looks pretty cool. So far, it has been trouble free.
I bought the Nanosat Prestige 5.0 and knew that I would need a sub. So yes, already a compromise with small speakers. The boss said no big speakers with the new thin TV on the wall. Roger that. The biggest challenge was whether to get the V1020 or the F12.Info:-Very open floor plan 30' x 45'. Couch sections a corner of the room to about 15' x 20'-Hardwood floors (no curtains)-Yamaha RX-V471-Nanosat Prestige 5.0 (center is 12.4' & sub is 19' per YPAO to middle of couch)-My first surround system, so technically I have no idea what I am talking about. I've been using the speakers that came with TVs my whole life.It seems like the audiophiles say you need at least a 12" for this massive room. For $20 more you could get the F12.I chose the V1020 mainly because I remember liking the sound of 10" subs as opposed to 12" subs back in the day. I have no place locally to listen to subs, so a comparison was out of the question. Also, the V1020 is smaller and fits in with the whole Nanosat minimalist speaker setup. After I ordered I kicked myself for not getting the F12. After a week of ownership of the V1020, I am very happy. Its very loud.It works as a great solution for TV and movies. I have only listened to a little bit of electronic music but I hope the combo works for rock/classic rock.
I just wanted the extra power and sound quality. I got a bunch of extra features. I'm still learning them. It's like taking a course in school. I don't like the way the radio is programmed. Once I got it set up, it works great. The remote needs a direct aim at less than 20ft. This may just be my remote. I'm not sending it back for that. Other than a couple little things, this is a great amp. I tested the up convert from ps2 component 480i to 480p component out. It works great. I can't use it for my cable box due to it's inability to send 1080i or 720p signals through without them looking worse. I knew this before buying though. The way this system lets me switch between audio and video sources is great. Just push a button. Even my wife can do it. (not saying she's stupid, she just doesn't give a hoot about my stupid speaker stuff). I also like the ability to set the EQ on each speaker and select each set for "Full speaker" or set to X-over the lows to the Sub. Also, at night I can select alternate speakers so I don't wake the house. There are a lot of also's with this amp. Overall a great buy for just over $560 delivered. They raised the price $40 now and I don't see free shipping. If your not in a hurry, you may want to wait and see If Amazon sells it again. I love Amazons no tax and free shipping! (Update 7-20-07 . . . My HDMI output is faulty, I get random hdcp errors and my picture will not display. I have to pull the power from my amp and put it back in to correct. It's completely random. That makes the hdmi output worthless. The analog output is fine). I give this amp 3 stars not 4.
I have two right now and a third on the way. The current two are holding a pair of Samsung 226BW (one each) and the third will hold a Dell 20". There is approximately 20-30 mins of setup for each arm as there are various pieces that need to be assembled. Assembly directions are only OK, they could be much more clear. Be sure you have enough lip on your desk or mounting surface to hold the entire assembly, this can be problematic. Once completed, be sure to tighten the torque bolts at all the joints to achieve the right degree of stability and mobility. (The bolts are sort of hidden, look carefully.) The cable holders are not too much help given their placement. Overall these arms look great and are absolutely functional. My back and neck thank Ergotron every day.
This is a well constructed, quality joystick with many capabilites I haven't yet started to use. I am 100% satisfied with this unit.
YOYOYO this thing is the bomb, playing FEAR with this was a snap, forget the laser mouses why pay more when you can get the mx 510 that works freakin awesome....
This is a great little set of ear buds, for the price, they really can't be beat.
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.
for the first few times i used it, the lid was very difficult to close compared to the other pressure cooker i have used. and then very soon, the security valve wouldn't come up by itself when the pressure increases, so it keeps leaking the pressure and I have to keep an eye on it and manually lift the valve. so bad i found this problem right after the return window closed.
the item is a wall charger. so far when plugged into the wall and the product it seems to charge.So it does what it is made and intended to do.paul
This was a serviceable unit and I had no complaints until the CD player died after about a year and half of use. It won't play any CDs, not even store bought ones. I won't be buying another Dual to replace it.
Works really good for the price you pay, ships fast and its brand new as described, great deal, almost invisible really thin
I spent 4 or 5 full days trying to set this up for my father in law. First of all, there were no detailed instructions for the unit. You had to go to the website to download them. We had to call Garmin many times during the setup, and a few times were told contradictory information from the instructions. This is not an easy piece of electronics. Not recommended for anyone who doesn't want to devote a heck of a lot of time to it. We never really got it up and running.
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.
The headphones are really good for music but when I connected it to Tv with my Xbox the sound quality was not that great compared to other gaming headsets.So its great for music lovers not for gaming..
After going through several DVD Players, I have found the PERFECT ONE -- the Toshiba 2200 DVD Player!This player features everything that one needs to start watching the movies you love:* S-Video/ Component Video* Dolby Digital Decoder* Zoom (3 levels)* Dual tray* Coaxial & Digital audio outputIt plays every DVD flawlessly, and the audio quality is superb. Do not even think about buying anything else, this is the player to get. It is worth every penny!
the item 95101 I purchase for burning pictures on to the discs worked very well and would buy this item again
This is a great camera. The 18-135mm lens is a great combination. It is useable right out of the box, but customizable to suit just about any person.Would highly recommend!!!
These speakers are unbelievable for the cost. They sound perfect in my car; I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for a high quality; less expensive car speaker.
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.
I consider myself rather tech savvy. I've had this router for about 2 years (mainly because I don't own the modem we use, nor do I pay for the internet so I don't really have jurisdiction on it), and it's been /somewhat reliable/. It worked great for the first few weeks, then something happened. I don't know if it fell out where it was standing or something, but ever since it emits this terrible high pitch noise that only young people can hear. It's like having a CRT TV on (when theres nothing playing on it), except like 50 times louder. I've grown used to it.Anyways, this router does what it's supposed to. It routes information and does wireless. It doesn't do it that speedily though, and IT DROPS CONNECTIONS LIKE CRAZY. It sucks. Downloading anything large is impossible because it breaks the download, watching netflix is a huge pain... Never going to be going with NetGear again (Going to buy a D-Link tonight - sorry Cisco, your products in recent years have been sub-par). Never would have went with NetGear in the first place if I was the one who bought the router.The unit also gets pretty warm.Final Take: Don't buy it. Get something else. Obviously N is here but if you just want wireless (G) avoid this one.
i think, this item con be more eficient, i cant erase a song inmediately, i need to wait until i be in my computer and this is very unconfortable
Easy to use joystick. I don't like the fact that you have to have the logitech software running when using this joystick though. It sucks up some memory, although not much at all.
This works great with my 1 year old Macbook. During installation I thought I had pushed the RAM modules far enough into their slots, but after the MacBook failed to start up I took another look and found out that you really do have to push firmly and carefully past some initial resistance until the RAM goes in all the way. You may have to push harder than you think is normal, but seriously, you have to push pretty hard.Other than that I would like to note that my macbook was only allowed a maximum of 2g of RAM so check your system.Also the image is very deceiving it should be 2 sticks not one. I'll just upload an image so people like you won't get any more confusion!
The Tungsten E has proven to be one of my more worthwhile purchases. I have my whole life (just about) and what I plan to do with it right at my fingertips. After spending $200 on it, I figured I had to protect the investment. I originally purchased this Hard Case from the Palm Online Store for $39.99 - 20%. It was rather pricey, but I thought worth the security. On a scale of 1-5, I gave it a 2, as shown above, and I only scored it that way because the Palm is well protected from key scratches and so forth as well as falls to the concrete or floor when in this case. I stress the latter because the satiny outer surface is especially hard to grasp with dry hands, therefore is a drop waiting to happen. And like everyone else here, my latch broke and the case is not securely closed, so any fall could mean the end of this device. Even with the name Hard Case, I would not recommend this case to a man, especially one who plans to keeps it in a pants pocket. It just won't hold up under the pressure. The case itself needs work and for the asking price, it should be able to last as long as the device itself. All in all, if I had to choose again, this would not be my first choice.
I was looking for something that would elevate my laptop to prevent having to slouche or lean forward to read the screen. Compared to the ones I checked out at the Mac store and the similar iLap, this seems like a great deal. I would recommend this stand for others.
The camera purchased is an excellent camera. The shipping process was quick and the purchase was easy with amazon.
These are the BEST DVD-Rs that I have ever gotten! I have been through 3 packs and there have been NO duds! I have previously tried Sony, Memorex, and Amazon's brand. Out of those, Amazon was the best until I found these. These are excellent quality and I will never buy any other brand for DVD-Rs!November 8, 2011I originally wrote this review after 3 packs with no problem, and I wanted to add, I am now up to 8 packs and still NO duds! They record great using ConvertXtoDVD, work fine on my Toshiba DVD player and on my computer and no problem. They come in a packaging that protects them from damage and is still easy to get out. I definitely recommend these, even costing a little more than some brands.January 20, 2012I have now purchased 10 packs of these and still have NEVER had a dud! They play great on most DVD players and computers (one friend did have a problem playing on Asus computer). I love these and they are definitely a good quality for the price. Still sticking with these!
I ordered many of these for controlling my lamps inside and outside. They are easy to use and turn lights on by remote as I come home.
This is a very poorly designed case, and I would encourage you to look at alternatives before spending your money. The problems I have with the case are:1. The palm does not fit snuggly inside the case and tends to rattle around. I had to glue a piece of foam inside the front cover to stop the rattle.2. You cannot get the stylist out, even when the case it open. The edge of the back cover blocks you access to the stylist, so that you must balance the palm between the front and back to retrieve the stylist. Very, very annoying.3. The case muffles alarms so that they cannot be heard. I've just missed another appointment, so I'm going out tonight and buying a new case with slots for the speaker.
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.
Had the unit 4 weeks when it stopped working. RCA would not exchange it, and told us to get a warranty repair. The repair shop had the unit for 5 weeks. We got it back and it recorded only one disk before breaking AGAIN. Reading other reviews leads us to believe that it will perform best with Verbatim brand disks. We will give this a try - but we definitely don't recommend this unit unless you enjoy being frustrated and performing resets.
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.
I wish I would have paid closer attention to other reviews first, but here are some reasons that I ended up sending my HD-280's back. My use case is perhaps different than others. I am not a professional musician. I am a programmer by trade and I sit for 8+ hours a day. Music and noise isolation are important to me, but so are comfort and sound quality. I have a cheap pair of Sennheiser PX 100's that I use at my desk for the majority of the time and they work and sound and feel great. I wanted something a little better sounding and that would cancel out airplane engine noise for my infrequent flying for work. While the HD-280's did a pretty good job at isolating me from the airplane engine noise, the negatives I found far outweigh that positive.Comfort. Or rather, lack thereof. At least on my head, these headphones really squeeze tightly, to the point that they were giving me headaches. I guess this is important to keep outside noise out, but it was too much for me. In addition, they really made my ears hot and sweaty, and during summer, I could not use them, even in an air-conditioned room.Bulk. These are HUGE. Like, HUUUGE. No, really, they're big. And heavy. They take up a whole lot of room, and this is important to me, since one of my reasons for buying them was to use on airplane flights. But they're so big that taking them on airplane trips is just not practical. Also, the long cord, while I'm sure it's awesome for professional musicians or someone working at a sound board, is really big and bulky and heavy and kept getting in the way while I was on the plane and sitting at my desk.Sound quality. I was expecting that for $100, the sound quality was going to be amazing. But it really wasn't. Other reviewers commented on the lack of a lower end, and it's really true. It's not just a lack of bass punch, but really anything lower in the audio spectrum sounded like it was just lacking. I'm no audiophile, but my cheap open Sennheiser PX-100's sound better. =:(Anyway, I was disappointed with these and I returned them. I still don't have a good solution for my next airplane trip, but these weren't a viable option for me.
The Canon Digital REbel XTi is an excellent camera. It has a fully automatic mode plus several manual modes to allow for almost any photographic situation.
I bought this to go with the Sandisk 2GB MicroSD card I purchased off of Amazon as well. The various slots make it confusing at first and note that the card will not go all the way in to read it but it's an easy plug and play device and it was simple enough to drop music and photos onto the card and pop the card into my phone. It also works well if you are looking to use a R4DS and want to get games onto a MicroSD.
If your iPod is in any sort of protective case, forget about using this gadget. It's so short and stubby that even a thin layer of neoprene will block it from plugging into the bottom of the iPod. And if you've got a more rugged case, don't even think about it.To test it, I removed my iPod from its case; the transmitter plugged in just fine. But who wants to leave their iPod unprotected on the road? Not I, that's for sure.I agree with the other reviewers who have said that the audio quality leaves something to be desired. Here's something else to be desired: a plug that actually works with the cases most of us use!One final quibble, lest I be accused of being too gentle on the designers of this, the Microsoft Bob of iPod accessories: I really don't want to have to remove my headphones from the top of the iPod just to listen to the radio. There are cheaper, better miniature FM radios that I could use if that were the case.Kensington's designers need to be slapped around by Apple's designers. This mediocre gadget with horrible usability is the antithesis of the joyous experience for which we bought our iPods.
I found the Ergotron at a very low price of [&#8230;] and free shipping. I was looking for something to bring my computer screen more in line with a normal veiwing angle. I had the screen off to the side of my laztboy and had to keep my head turned to my right for extendeded periods and got many neck and headaches from looking at it like that. This arm-extension bends and turns to get a very nice angle for veiwing. Very fast delivery. I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it for anyone needing such an item.
This is a great remote. The software and instructions could be more user friendly for me to give it 5 star. I struggled for 2/3 hours to figure out the programming with PC. Once I had it going it was great. Now I am easily controlling 5 components in my home theatre, all different brands. I recommend use the "AX remote editor" to program it. Start simple without using express function. Just control individual components first with Preset codes and then improve on it in Advanced mode tab in the editor.Happy with Amazon $69 price.
Outstanding product. It can take an old computer without sound and quickly adds sound via the USB port. At last I have sound on my old work computer.
I saw these listed for some reason when I was looking for a subwoofer. These have rich, full sound while you are sitting at your computer. The stereo effect is spacious, especially considering they are placed about 3 feet apart. They can play quite loud W/O distortion and with amazing bass for their size. They weigh over two punds each and feel very substantial. I have had about 5 sets of computer speakers over the years and these are the best I've heard. I am entirely satisfied after listening them for 2 years.
I just got this player 3 days ago. It is incredibly easy to use(record and play). The sound quality is the best I've ever heard. If you're concerned w/battery life, this new lithium ion rechargable battery lasts forever! Also, the jog dial makes titling a lot easier than using regular buttons. The bass also sounds really good and doesn't drown out everything else. Believe it or not, the remote helps. It seems kind of stupid at first( I thought it was when I saw it), but it really isn't. I put the player in my backpack, and use the remote and headphones outside of it. Its really nice to have. Overall, whether or not you are good w/electronics, or a beginner,this is the best choice. Sharp included an analog cable and a digital optical cable so you can record right away. Its ease of use, quality, looks, features, and best sound quality make the 722 the best choice.
Great sound, lightweight, compact enough for a small head like mine. The only thing is that the wires originate from just above and in front of the earpieces so they tickle my face. Other than that, very good product.
This thing is a piece of junk.It stops working in between of a song for no reason.u can get a better mp3 player if you are spending this much.
A ham radio outlet recommended the Yamaha CM500 headset to meet my requirements that the earphones cover my ears entirely and effectively suppress ambient noise interference for ham radio signal reception. It is a good recommendation. I am happy with this headset!The supplied microphone is a plus that is very useful in a quiet environment.As with numerous other purchases through amazon.com, we ordered this headset with confidence that the product would be delivered promptly and that if any problem occurred with the purchase, amazon.com would solve it.[delete the following: there was a mess with unidentified suppliers and late shipping, but the merchandise was worth the wait. I believe amazon.com has taken over shipping of this item - that should help!]
Worked as described with no issues. Package does not include a return mailer for used cartridge. Would not hesitate to purchase again.
Headset is a little big, but pretty comfortable. Works great (we have it in our bedroom, so the signal is going only about 10 ft, but sounds awesome). The only complaints are:Headset is bigThere is a faint hummimg noice (barely noticeable) when listening to the tv. Not sure if it's the headset or the channel or the tv, but if you listen for it, you will notice it.I would rate this item A-
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.
I believe this is the 3rd time you have asked me to review this product.It was delivered in a timely manner and it is just what I wanted.Thank you.
No problems.....setup a breeze.....sound quality is very good. Have not checked long range yet......but everything works as advertised. Headset looks like new.
I unfortunately ordered a parallel printer instead of a serial printer. When I contacted Amazon and the distributor they both agreed that the error was mine and "sorry" there was nothing they could do about it. I offered to pay the freight to get it back to them they still said no. What kind of customer service are we dealing with here? I just lost 200.00....I'm not a happy customer.
Bought this product to put an aftermarket radio in my 2006 Saturn ion. It worked perfect and was very easy to install.
I picked this up in order to convert a small EDC bag (a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack) into a camera bag for my DSLR camera. The product is 8.2&#34; long by 5.7&#34; wide by 3.6&#34; deep, as described in the product info, but it's worth noting that the provided image is roughly 4x larger than the product itself. Even image for the compatible 1150 case looks significantly larger than the actual insert so be sure to base your purchase on the measurements and not the product image.Upon receipt I removed enough of the padding to secure a lens and I just insert my camera, lens down, into the bag and everything is secure. It's basically a perfect fit in the Versipack as well.If you're interested in a similar setup there's enough space to secure the camera body itself or up to two separate lenses standing vertically. I'm already planning on picking up a couple extra inserts to accommodate different carrying options.
What more need be said; inexpensive HDMI that's works great. Forget other high priced cables, buy these on Amazon and save money.
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.
A nice little trail or road GPS. With the correct maps it'll navigate turn-by-turn or just wherever you walk. You can have multiple maps loaded on it at once (I currently have City Navigator 2009 and Topo. 2008.) Sensitivity is good. It can obtain a lock quite quickly and almost never drops it. Connectivity is basic mini-USB (no special cables for interface or external power) Two AA batteries seem to last forever.And now...a few bad things. Turn-by-Turn navigation doesn't seem to be quite as good as a car GPS. It'll even take different routes than another Garmin. Menu's are a tad confusing and take some time getting used to, especially going through the maps. Button layout is alright, but some of the keys seem a bit too stiff and are difficult to use without fumbling the GPS around a little (though I do have rather large hands).Also, one thing I should probably bring up, the micro-SD slot seemed to get jammed once when I was putting a card in. I don't know if the lock got stuck in the locked position, but I couldn't get the card inserted. I finally did get it in, but I still don't think the slot feels quite right when putting the card in... But, all interfacing the card can be done by USB so it no longer needs to be removed...Well, all in all, I think this device deserves a strong 4 stars.
Great product for the price. Hardcase is excellent and the tripod is just ok. As a spotting scope this one is perfect for the price, clear optics and an all around good value.
Despite some reviews I find that the Ultra II disks are quicker than the regular disks especially in high end cameras. This 1 GB disk is the largest size I have used and is very fast.
I wanted to learn C in a very bad way and this text was my gateway to understaing. I am a EE at PSU and this book brought me up to the level of a computer science major. Very quick reading! I recommend it to anyone, beginner or advanced!!
Amazon messed up my order and they're backordered until who knows when, but if you call Apple -- 1-800-692-7753 you can get one.
ok its all good with the storage and the great song quality and i guess most of it but i have a couple problems. First the battery - biggest problem - lasts like 2-3 hours, if u got the 8 hours they promised then u have a miracle ipod. The Whole thing scratches too easily so i have to buy a case. If i had to choose to buy again i would because overall it holds all my songs and still has space. I suggest getting this one cuz the higher price is a rip off and it seems to be too much excess space.
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.
This printer is great for its price - c'mon, a personal laser printer, and less than $100? Ignore any reviews saying the product is bad or flawed because the drum had to be replaced. Anyone saying this obviously doesn't know that with lasers, the drum has to be replaced just like the toner does only not as often.Look up the technical specs on almost any standard laser printer and you'll see the expected toner life (often ranging from 2,000-6,000 pages) AND the expected drum life (usually on the order of 20,000 to 100,000 pages, depending on the printer)...Yes, a drum is expensive, and it may not make sense, but when the printer itself is so cheap, sometimes the drum is more expensive than getting another REFURBISHED printer. This is basic supply and demand (the price of this printer when first released was likely $150 to $200+, more than a ~$100 drum) and because we live in a mass-production "throw-away" society (it's cheaper to buy a new $50 inkjet printer than pay a tech $75 an hour to repair one).
WTF? If you push any button during some 'ongoing action', the disc is toast. Unplugging and re-starting is the only way. Mostly. I just love the poorly translated instructions. Old Low Norse into Chinese into American English apparently is a bad thing. I guess, ya' know, this whole technology is not done fermenting. Garbage-in = Garbage-out
I bought this Kensington "PocketHub" 7-port USB hub (K33366) at OfficeMax, last spring (2008), for the specific purpose of connecting a USB printer that I wanted to locate about 12 feet from the computer. It worked fine for that purpose, with just one device plugged into one port, for 18 months.This weekend, I decided to re-configure my home office, and I decided to take advantage of more of the ports. Inexplicably, I found that some devices (such as my iPhone adapter and my Logitech trackball) were never recognized when plugged into the Kensington hub, even though they were recognized when plugged directly into the computer. So I switched some connections, and tried plugging my WiFi adapter and my Logitech USB headset into the Kensington hub.I knew something was wrong when I smelled that acrid burning smell that comes when an electronic device is being fried to a crisp. The smell came from the Dell USB WiFi device, which is now dead. When I pulled the Logitech USB headset plug from the Kensington hub, it was very hot to the touch (but seems to work now, when plugged directly into the computer).Fortunately, I do have a 100-foot ethernet cable, so I was able to run that cable from my router/gateway to my home office. Perhaps I'll surrender and just drill a couple of holes in the walls to just use that cable permanently, instead of trying to find and configure a new WiFi adapter for the computer. That would also eliminate the need for a USB hub, since all my other devices are now plugged directly into the computer.
I was looking to add base to my four other Polk speakers and Denon receiver for the family room. Basically my receiver was auto-shutting off because the speakers couldn't handle the base when I turned the volume up. Ever since adding this Polk PSW111 the receiver no longer shuts off and the music/surround sounds so much better. It did exactly what I needed... I'm still a huge Polk fan.
I bought 3 sets of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers and wound up returning all 3, after buying an initial set of them that blew me away with its effortless, clear sound reproduction across the audio range and at low-to-high volumes. The 3 later sets all exhibited 60 cycle hum whenever the speaker volume control was turned up above about 1/4. (The volume control must be set higher than this, to achieve an adequate max. sound level). The hum only occurred while the audio input was attached to computer (Mac Pro). By swapping components with my first set of these speakers (which still works great), the source of the hum was localized to the bass/amplifier unit in each case. Powering the speakers and computer from the same grounded UPS outlet and inserting a ground loop isolator in the audio input chain did nothing to improve the situation. The initial set of speakers simply has exhibited no issues like this under identical conditions. Since 3 of 4 systems were completely unacceptable under normal usage conditions, I have to give this product low marks overall and for construction quality and sound quality. I wonder if this is why these speakers are now difficult to find new.
For quite some time my wife has been wanting an LCD monitor arm for her home office. Being the cheapskate that I am, I just couldn't justify spending more on an arm than we spent for the display. Well, my research paid off. The Ergotron Neo-Flex is just what we needed. It is very well made, sturdy, and easy to set up. Having never owned one of these before, I was a bit apprehensive at first that it would not support the weight of our 19" monitor and come crashing down. No problem. We usually keep it fully extended, it works like a champ. It's great having so much more free space on the desktop. I searched around and thank Amazon for having the best price on the Net. Highly recommended!
Perfect size for the speaker wiring portals. Not too small, not too big. There is enough wiring for a small car.
Well I usually don't review items, but I have had this camera for a week, my mother had it for a month before me. All I can say is I am very impressed with the camera and would recommend it to anyone.Pros1) Small and compact2) Waterproof, shock proof3) Great picture quality, have not had any grainy photos as other reviewers have mentioned4) Great battery life - I took over 200 photos plus tested features and still have not changed the battery5) If you take the time to learn the features it is flawless6) I could go on and onCons1) As with all cameras view screen is difficult to see when sun reflects off it2) wide photos are difficult to take, but there is a panoramic setting that is usefulI would say if you want a great bomb proof camera this is the one to buy
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.
What some other reviewers said is partially true, the cables dont fit well at all into my component video slots. They have no mechanism for them to hold onto and the slightest nudge pushes them out of place.Possibly because of that, they don't even transmit a signal. No video, no audio. This is inexcusable especially after you drop 50 bones on a pair of cables that don't even fit securely. My PS2 is rather old, considering I've had it since launch, although this should be no reason for cables not to work. Either I have a bum copy, or Monster cable needs to make sure their cables fit properly. One other problem, the cables make almost no sense in their color coding, it took me the better part of an hour to figure out which goes into which. Is it not possible to just have the cables a different color band, such as the Xbox 360 standard cables?These minor things and the fact that I get no signal make me furious for even wasting my time with this.
This product does not work. I tried installing it on three different computers, and it either gave an error that it could not connect to the USB device, or simply crashed the computer. Don't buy this!
Everything was in the box as expected and worked fine. These speakers fit perfectly into the dash of my S-10 pickup.
I bought this tripod because my regular one takes too much room in my backpack which in long trips is a problem. It's a great design, the head is very stable, more than some regular size tripods I have used. The problem is the cheap materias they use in the legs' nuts, they are cheap plastic and after the first two times I used it with the legs fully extended one of them didn't work anymore. Now is a dangerous unestable tripod for my camera if I fully extend the legs.
I bought this item about a year ago, and have yet to have it function properly on a consistent basis. While the reception is fairly decent when travelling between major cities, the slightest bit of interference from FM stations within major cities renders this device wholly unusable. Do not waste your money on this transmitter. I suggest either a direct jack into a stereo receiver, or burning CDs for car travel. Some of the new car models also offer a direct male-to-male stereo jack, so if you're interested in being able to actually listen to your MP3s in a car, I'd either purchase a stereo with this option or wait until something better comes along.
I was a little worried when the headphones arrived: it was light and made of plastic - I thought it would be a piece of garbage, however, I was pleasantly surprised with the sound quality. Very cumbersome and unstylish but the oversize design stays on your head well and blocks outside noise well. For the price (got mine for under $80) it's fantastic. If you want to wear headphones that look cool in public I suggest you get a different set of headphones -- look for the overpriced Bose Triport
best speakers i ever owned and their absolutley gorgeous. i have these bywired for my front speakers, and csi3 for center, 4 rti4's for surrounds, and a psw303 for my sub pumpin off my yamaha rxv663 receiver hooked up through hdmi from my panny blu ray player(which by the way has a better picture and sound options than the ps3 trust me) rockin the new Rambo movie in 7.1 DTS Master HD audio ducking my head so i don't get hit in the crossfire bullets whizzin by my head it sounds so real and amazing and CRAZYYY!! ... by the way i had these before my sub and they pump out amazing bass by themselves, a lot more than i expected. i couldn't even imagine the rti10's or 12's, the 8's are plenty and then some...polk all the way, amazon prices even more the way. got mine from J&R Music through amazon brand spankin new in the box mint 100% awesome = one satisfied customer
The sound on this tv is just that good. After receiving this item the day after I ordered it(Thank you Amazon!) I have done nothing but watch tv. I am watching HD through my cable company, so they get some of the credit here, but the picture is AMAZING.The black case on the TV makes it sleek and sporty looking, and will look great using the included pedestal mount, or hanging it on the wall is even better if you wish.Sharp added all the inputs that you could need on this tv. In my opinion, the HDMI is not worth the money, as you will not notice the difference in the picture quality using component cables, so save the hundred bucks.Overall, a great buy for an even better price. I can't find a single merchant that will sell this tv for less than or the same as what Amazon gave it away for. You will be thrilled beyond belief when you take this puppy out of the box. Don't let the small screen size fool you. Once you power it up, you are hooked forever!!!
This device does not work. I spent ages trying different software and running troubleshooting tests, and the bottom line is that this device is manufactured in such a way that it does not draw enough power from the USB port to keep the video and audio in sync.And no, it's not a problem with my processor being slow, and yes, I use USB 2.0, and yes, I have repeatedly tweaked my software capture settings. But this device cannot keep video and audio in sync. The only way to do it is to set software to drop video frames in order to sync up the audio. And take a wild guess what happens then. Yup, super-choppy video.I will probably try to use this to record my audio cassettes onto my computer to convert to mp3s, but this is all the device MAY BE good for, and that remains to be seen.
I give this head phone a BIG thumbs-up. Sound quality is really good. Though, the cord is too long.
This remote control works well for all the basic functions on the television: changing channels, adjusting volume, and turning the set on and off. There is not a way to program the TV with the remote control, so if you need to reset the channels after a power outage, for example, you have to do it manually on the TV set itself. Sure, it would be nice to be able to do this from a position more comfortable than 12 inches away from the TV screen; but, how often is this sort of thing necessary? For everyday use, this remote has been an adequate replacement.
oops!you want this for your iBook:Crucial Technology CT12864X335 1GB PC2700 DDR 333MHZ 200PIN SODIMM 2.5V CL2.5 Unbuffered Non-ECC Upgrade Memory Modulesilly me.
This clock keeps excellent time, works perfectly, and looks beautiful! Just like the old days. Fairly quiet as well.
This is good product, but the setup necessary to get it going was not effective until I visited the Skype website. This step led me to disable the computer's microphone functions in order to get the headset to work. After that the thing worked very well. I like being able to move around and talk on the phone and it works well with XM over the computer as well.A good purchase.
Only Sony products that I only trust to work for my 3 video cameras and nothing else for the past 5 years.
Perfect for my desktop computer and peripherals. It can accommodate all my DC power adapters while taking up less floor space. The only thing I worry about is the color won't last. I've had white power strips turned yellow after a few years. The wall plug is flat with the cable came out at about 45 degree angle to the right, and it is not adjustable. Overall a solid product. I'd buy another one if they have it in black.
My Dell and Windows XP hated it. Immediately asked me to ABORT download. So I did. I already had it too long to return. Wasted money.
I've had very good luck using a Sony GX7 DVD Recorder. I suggest using Philips DVD-R blanks - which have worked flawlessly so far (x20). I used only one no-name off-brand DVD-R and it would record 99% but 'freeze' for a second or two 4x and hour then continue, so I've stayed away from the junky disks and used the flawless Philips -R disks. A friend swears by the TDK -R DVD's for his Sony GX7. I've used only the 1 hour and 2 hours speeds on the Sony DVD-R which provide precise duplicates of live broadcasts or SVHS video. I have made copies of edited S-VHS video on DVD, and with the built-in Sony noise reduction, it is possible to make it look even better than the original (or worse if you over do it). You can also add titles, even to DVD-R's before you finalize them, but I could not read these titles back on a machine other than a Sony, athough all of the track and chapters sequenced properly and had no problems playing them. I've recorded TV shows - but don't forget, after you've set the timer you LEAVE the DVD Recorder Power ON! - different from a VCR in that respect. Fairly easy to setup using their menu - you just need to tell it if you want to use the composite video or S-Video input jack on the multiple inputs available. It's neat that there's two sets of inputs and two sets of output jacks, in addition to a single digital coax and optical digital SPDIF jack on the back of the unit; plus another set on the front of composite/SVideo and a Digital port. I have not used the front digital port yet, so I can't comment on it. It seems as well constructed as one of their $500 1990 editing VCR's which lasted me 10 years, so maybe this will last 5? Only one month of use thus far, and aside of waiting 20 seconds to read a disk after you turn it on, I have no complaints yet.
I've been looking for an external drive with 300+ gb for the longest time. I read all the reviews and did my homework. one day I just got bored from all the hesitation and bought this drive.and believe me U won't regret it.pros:-very fast.-small.-the best looking drive out there.-triple interface, now come on.-on and off botton.-quite.-relatively cheap.cons:-from time to time there is this little vibration.. a little buzz (it last less than a sec). it rarely happens, but its unnoticeable so I'm not bothered by it really.overall I'm loving the drive!
This product worked very well for our trip. Warned us of upcoming road work and radar in progress. The only concern was that it got extremely hot on the dash of the car. Other than that it was a great buy.
Bought this replacement for my Dell Inspiron 1501 when my new puppy chewed through the cable of my old one.Although I haven't used it very much yet, I am really happy with this replacement charger/adapter.
Never order for Christmas electronics from Amazon. They willtell you its available and then at the last minute, theywill tell you its delayed and can't be shipped until afterChristmas. They evidently do not understand the conceptof commiting inventory to an order at the time of order.They do not care if they ruin people's Christmas by not fulfilling their commitments.
I ordered the product for work because my desk faces the wall and I hate it when people come to me from behind.I don't do anything illegal, but I get very annoyed when people seem to think it's OK to hang out while talking to you and read whatever is on your screen. My work, is My work.Peer all you want !!! This 3M privacy filter is here to stay. Why didn't I buy it earlier?!!Love it!
This speaker system was easy to hookup and the sound is very good for such a small unit.The only drawback is that it is limited to using only a "mini-stereo cable" for input into the unit. This limits you to basically a iPod or DVD player. Can't be used for for other sources of input without adapter cables. While the specifications sort of suggest there are accessories not included, it is unclear as to what would be appropriate for other applications.
I must admit that while I am very satisfied with this product now that it is working correctly, I had a hell of a time getting set-up. I consider myself well beyond the curve when it comes to computing and general tech savvy, yet set-up for this camera frustrated me to no end. Adding to the horror that was setting this thing up was the poor English translation apparent in both the set-up CD and the online access component. However if you're patient enough, you'll likely get this thing running and will be happy with the result. My only technical gripes are that the unit does not support WPA2 network encryption (to my frustration I had to dumb our network down to WEP) and the sensitivity settings for the mo-cap component were difficult to tune to the appropriate levels.UPDATE (10/21/2009): Like others who have reviewed this camera, my BL-C20A suddenly stopped working. While it has taken others about a year before malfunctions begin, my camera seems to have gone kaput in only 5-6 months. My camera was mounted to a doorway between my kitchen and dining room and has remained in the same spot since initial installation. Up until it stopped working, it was working perfectly. It's really too bad as I enjoyed this camera while it lasted.
This product works pretty well for me. I'm in suburban Chicago and use it in a 2004 Corolla. Yes there is some static, but please do like others have suggested and turn up the volume on your mp3 player all the way, so that you don't have to use volume on radio as much. Less static this way. I used if for about 2 hours today and the battery in the mp3 played did not seem to drain at all even though I had the volume up all the way. It is very easy to use, and once you get used to it, changing the station is no problem.No, you do not get cd quality sound. If you can't stand any hiss/static then this is not for you. I use it mainly to try to keep up on podcasts, which is great to do while driving. I also listened to an mp3 recording of an audio book on a portable cd player (my car's cd player doesn't play mp3 format) and this worked well too. There was very slight static but not enough to bother me. If you have a cassette player in your car get the one that uses the cassette, but if you don't this seems like a decent compromise. We'll be taking a road trip into WI and MN in a couple weeks, and will update with any new thoughts after that.
These speakers look great and include a screen cover that is not pictured. I installed them in about 25 minutes including the time to, remove the door panels, remove the old speakers and break the wire harness/plugs for the stock system. I di not install the crossovers yet or the supplied tweeters but am confident that all will be easily installed when the time is right. Good instructions are included and the panel/cut-out template was very helpfull. Product was shipped very rapidly and received early. thank you.
This player worked pretty well for 8 months and I used it a lot. I was a little annoyed by the humm it made while playing a movie. My husband says I am too sensitive to noise and calls me "bat ears" though so maybe it wouldn't bother most people. The real problem is the one mentioned by others: it konked out after 8 months and started giving me the "no disk" and "wrong disk" messages. We bought the extended warranty and NEW sent us a check for $119 without any hassle. But now I have to buy a new one and have been without it for 3 weeks already. Why can't someone make one of these things that will last?
Get the Presto. They're all the same. It's a simple design, a pot and lid. I've been using them for 20 years and the expensive ones are no better than the Presto- Only an amateur cook would believe different. The Prestos cook just as good and just as fast as the Rikons. My kitchen is filled with the best and most expensive equipment money can buy, but when it comes to pressure cookers, it's not like other cookware where you "get what you pay for." They're all the same (although I don't recommend the electric ones as they have a tendency to break down). Save your money for the good espresso maker... don't waste it on expensive pressure cookers. Get the Presto.
I have had my Rio 600 32MB Mp3 Player for almost a month now. I have not had ANY problems with it at all. Tranferring the songs onto the player is quick and very easy. It says in the instructions that you have to install the Real Player onto your computer to work it, but Musicmatch also works with the Rio, and you can reduce the bitrate for mp3 onto it, meaning you don't have to convert to wma format. I reduce mine to 64 kpbs, and it sounds great! There are only two reasons I did not give my rating a 5 star:1) it was only 32 mb, and you defintely need 64 mb, to enjoy the player to the fullest. So, I had to purchase an extra 32 mb backpack for it, but the extra backpack came with a rechargeable battery, and an adaptor, so I don't have to worry about buying new batteries every week. 2) I wasn't too impressed with the earphones that came with it, so I bought another set, which worked out great. I can fit 30 songs on this player, which is just fine with me! This is a great MP3 player, and I highly reccommend purchasing it!!
I purchased this product to use as a switch connected to a larger network and it works great! No installation, just plug and play! :-) Also LOVE the indicator lights on the front of the switch that let you know if you are using 100 speed or 1000 speed! Would buy again!
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.
Just what you need to switch from one output to another. Had zero problems with the signals on both of the devices hooked up to this switcher. Using it for a Comcast HD Cable box and PS3. The only thing, its bigger than expected.
This LCD has been in the house and well-used for the past five days.Early comments:* The picture is truly outstanding. Certainly the best I saw (in much looking) at anywhere near this price point. The HD picture is simply the best. The picture on the non-HDTV channels is quite good--better than almost any other HDTV.* The unit itself is sublimely designed. Sleek, comfortable, classy and retro (if you want it to be by embellishing the LCD's surroundings). Small package--for a 46" TV. I like that. The Sony and Sharp comparably sized sets are considerably larger. I 'spose that's OK for some locations/installations--but not for me....* The sound is excellent. Good variety of settings to bring the sound to your ears in almost any way you might want it.* Awkward (#I) to shift from input source to input source. Requires jumping through a couple of "hoops" that I don't have to do with an HD LG set. I'll get used to it--but, scrolling through the menu to change sources is not fun.* Awkward, II: mounting the LCD on a lift (similar to a wall mount--but the TV lowers into a cabinet). The rear input jacks are located at the same level as the lower mounting screw holes. Virtually impossible to use a lower mounting bracket on this TV. But, the top bracket is secure (I hope).* Awkward, III: the remote is just OK. I have seen better (and I own better)--but I've also seen (and own) far worse. Just OK.Amazon is easy to deal with. I comparison shopped extensively at Fry's, Circuit City, Best Buy and Costco--and then on-line. The recent Best Buy/Circuit City price is ~$800 more on this Samsung 4665.... No tax, too. Free shipping. Of course, prices vary and sales do happen. Best, as always, to be an informed buyer if every last dollar is important. Speaking of shipping: the delivery company was OK. Rather surly--but the job was done. Set ordered on a Wednesday & delivered the following Thursday (nine days total).Be sure that you figure out how many/what kind of cables that you need to optimally operate your new TV. Order from Amazon as the electronics stores charge and charge and charge for cables.Outstanding. Now, if the set will only last for the next 8-10 years with no problems....
I have two external hard drives for my Mac, this one and a LaCie. The LaCie boots up instantly every time. This one almost never does. Some times it takes 45-60 minutes to show up, sometimes it never does. Requires endless rebooting and relaunching. Customer support was useless. I will never buy another drive from this company.
I purchased mine in 2005 from a sales rep. who decided to upgrade to a Blackberry. At first, I did not have a need for it, so I tucked it away until the time was right. I was laid off in August 2008, and I returned to college as planned. A year later, I found myself employed (yeah!)and taking three courses. So the need for this device finally arrived. I charged it up only to discover that it wouldn't work. Because I knew it's capabilities and being short on cash, I was depressed when I had to purchase another PalmOne PDA. So I invested in a refurbished Palm m515, and it was a waste of my time! After venting for hours about the m515, I picked up my Zire72s, said a prayer and plugged the charger in it. I hit the reset button again- and it came on!!! I have NEVER appreciated an electronic device in a my life until now. After all these years, it continues to keep me satisfied.If you are considering purchasing this item, you made the right decision. Keep in mind that it was released about 7 years ago, so the 1.2 MegaPixel camera may be outdated, but it continues to do a great job. The device has withstood the test of times in my various bags/cases (with and without it being in the PalmOne case), so the durability is excellent! Just when I began to develop an itch to purchase the Sony eReader, I discovered that I can also read Ebooks on this device. How cool is that? I was going to invest in a Blackberry this evening, but all that changed now that my Zire 72s is back up and running. I could not see myself paying an extra $30 per month for the Blackberry, so you can imagine how thankful I am right now. This is one electronic device I will never take for granted again.
This product was a great fit for my 14.1" HP laptop. Highly recommended and slides smooth over my nice casing. The zipper does not scratch the case on the way in or out!
This cable has an in line amplifier so you can extend well beyond the normal 4 meter limitation; without power!It's working ver nicely for me.
This is a beautifully retro experience. And the "flick" sound! Just incredible. Put it up on a shelf though, it's relatively flimsy in appearance and I wouldn't trust it to much handling.Did I mention the "flick" of the time flipping over?
Very good subwoofer. Hits very hard and is made very well. Sound is very compairable to a JL Audio.
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'm a person who can't get to sleep without listening to some music first. CD players eat up too many batteries, so I was happy when my boss presented me with an iPod nano last year (he received one of many as a free gift for watching demos). I loved being able to listen to the 2GB of whatever music I wanted on it, but I told my sister now that the Video iPod was out I would only shell out the great expense of money on it if something happened to the Nano. Well something did and I bit the bullet to buy the Video player from Amazon.I'm now a thrilled owner and absolutely love it. I can now fit more music than I know what to do with on it, which is great because now I don't always have to erase some songs off my iPod in order to fit new stuff on it like I did with my Nano. I've also got to say that the Video quality on the device is excellent. I can now watch all the Japanese music videos I enjoy on the go and iTunes does offer free TV show clips from time-to-time (my favorite currently being "Guy Love" from the musical episode of the comedy "Scrubs"). Watching videos does take a lot more out of the battery faster than listening to music but luckily the device can be recharged through the computer USB cord or adapter (sold separately) anytime.I think this a good investment device for those who listen to music all the time like me.
For the price this printer is great, it is very fast and does not appear to be an ink hog. The only thing that some may not like is, it is very noisy
This is a wonderful product. It exactly meets my needs. I received it promptly.
Easy set up, worked great, for a little while. After a very short period, it just stopped working. Maybe it was just the one I bought, but I was very unhappy, especially since a fight ensued about who was going to replace it(Still unresolved)An update: After several months of arguing about whether the failure was software or a hardware issue, Microsoft finally agreed to replace the adapter. Of course I had already bought another from a different company, and they wouldn't simply refund the purchase price. The one I have works fine, so I haven't installed the replacement adapter and can't say if it works any better.
It seems low power because it didn't change my battery drain rate in a noticable way, however I would have liked it to be powered off when I disable the bluetooth stack on my computer ... it just sits there blinking the blue LED no matter what the state is .. which seems a little wasteful.
Good price and delvery from amazon.com. I have not had an opportunity to used the terminal so I can't rate the device yet.
I purchased the Apple 1 GB iPod for my husband for Valentines Day.The size of the product surprised me, but the sound is great, and though it may have a "smaller" memory than other similar products, it still holds a LOT of music. After seeing how much he enjoyed his, I had to get one of my own!
Mine doesn't work. Don't charge (5 full days charging so far and nothing...). Probably the battery doesn't work anymore. As another reviewer said: it's a science project.
My personal experience with the iTrip has been wonderful and I recommend giving it a try.If, like me, you have read all other reviews and spoken to people who have the iTrip, you may be confused by the love-hate-bla mix of opinions. The truth is, iTrip's performance and value to you depends on many factors.One thing is for sure: even in the best case, the sound quality is much poorer than a CD, line-in, or what you get from your headphones. It sounds like just another radio station, fidelity is not very high.So why did I give it 5 stars? Because the iTrip is small, iPod-powered (no cables), supports all imaginable FM frequencies, looks good on top of the iPod, and allows me to listen to all my music in my car. It does all that better than other FM transmitters. I had one before (Belkin?) that could only support five 88.X frequencies, needed to be powered by the car, and provided the worst static-filled sound imaginable. I was sworn to give up FM and started thinking of changing my car stereo to accept line in or get a tape deck.Luckily, colleagues at work advised me that iTrip was worth it. They said it depended on already-taken radio frequencies and one's car. I found that around Seattle with my Mazda, the iTrip default 87.9 MHz is excellent. So give that a try first. If it does not work, you can go to Griffin's web site where they have a tool that suggests emprty frequencies to try given your US city. Bigger cities have fewer options, you're mostly out of luck in LA it seems. Evidently your car radio and antenna size/position also matter.To sum it all up: iTrip is a nice gizmo that lets you play your music in your car or friend's home without any extra wires. However, if your car stereo has a direct line in or tape player, buy the right cable and try that first as the sound will be better. If, like most of us, you have a CD+radio only stereo, go to your nearby Apple or electronics store, buy iTrip, and give it a try - you can always return it if it does not work.
We bought 3 of these items at $50 each. Excellent value!! Everyone we gave the frames to loved them!!
This item was bought as a Christmas present and she loves it. It is easy to use and very helpful for a person who has no sense of direction LOL .
Seems like a good unit. Works as expected so far. I cannot complain about it. I am waiting for a diffuser I bought. I hope it doesnt diffuse too much. But that won't be the fault of this flash. Just starting out it will suit me just fine but I know it does not have the same oomph that the 580ex or ex II.
I have had this camera for close to four months now and have just returned from a trip to Europe. I can honestly say that this little camera has been a joy to carry around! The camera functions are very intuitive and operating the camera has never been easier! The images are crystal clear, and the MPEG videos are great. Even the sound captured was better than I had anticipated. The battery life wasn't a problem during my trip, although it would have been nice if this camera could take standard batteries as well.All in all this is one fantastic camera. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who wants an ultra portable and pocketable camera without sacrificing picture quality. The only potential drawback is the 8 MB CF card that comes with the camera. I suggest purchasing a 128 MB CF card (I did!) so that you won't have to worry too much about the number of pictures you can take. Now... If Canon can come out with a 3-4 megapixel digital ELPH, that would be the ticket!
This is a solid product and works just as the manufacturers describe it!It is very easy to use and I am completely satisfied.
I recently purchased this item to play music from my iPad/ iPod through a PA system. I teach music and need reliable equipment that produces good quality sound so that my students can "dig into" the music. This product provided just that for a great price.
Absolutely LOVE this product. I have had absolutely no errors using this product. No recording errors and no reading errors. Verbatim is the best blank media out there in my opinion..... and Amazon made it very affordable and quick to get. Thanks Amazon!!!
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PROS:Plays all regions and both PAL and NTSC perfectly. Pretty decent picture and sound. Nice remote.CONS:The player will skip or have a picture glitch occasionally. The construction of the unit is somewhat cheap. Blue light on disc tray looks tacky.
As the title says, this is a great product for its price. Obviously it wasn't made for people who want to use it on an all day basis (which in case you should get a standard size mouse) This mouse was made small to keep hidden in your laptop bag and the wire is long enough and works very seamlessly. You will find the typical 2 buttons with scroller that pushes down like a button. Nothing fancy but just perfect.
This is my third pair of Nike headphones, but the first I have been tempted to leave a review for. The reason I decided the write a review is to warn other runners to stay away. The bottom line is that they are simply not good for running.There are several issues with these headphones and they compound to make a bad product that I regret I purchased. If you look at the picture, the earbud is made of two pieces; the earbud portion and the earhook. They are connected by a hinge, that creates a three way fitting system which should create a one side-fits all headphone that create a comfortable fit. Instead, what it does is create a weakness in the design. The weakness lies in the hinge, a tiny metal screw that becomes looser each time you run. This, then, creates a less snug fit, and eventually you will be fixing your headphones often rather than running without distraction. To compound this issue, there is an extension portion of the cord, which basically becomes a bouncing weight pulling the headphones off your ear.The one upside of this product is the sound quality is actually pretty good for an earbud, that is, when they actually stay in your ear. This is the third of three mediocre Nike headphone sets I've purchased and probably my last.
I would've given it five stars, but those darn headphones kept falling out of my ears at the most inopportune times! I use my own headphones which I've had for years. I just like them better anyway. And to be fair, I've never had any luck with those jam-'em-in-your-ears type of headphones.Fits right in the breast pocket in my body warmer vest with a whole lot of room to spare. It's tiny. And even though the one-page instruction sheet leaves a bit of info out, this player is very user friendly. I'm not completely a techno-phobe, but I'm no wizard, and I think I've got it all figured out.And the sound! WOW! A real little piece of big sound.I'm very happy with this. And 60 or so songs (give or take) is more than enough for me.
This is the third multifunction printer that I have owned and is by far the very best. Printing is sharp and clear even at "fast" print settings. The copy and scan functions produce clear, crisp results. The document feeder for Fax and Copy functions works very well, just like the "big" machines. The auto duplex function for printing and copying is the best I have seen on a printer in this price range. And dual sided copying and faxing saves time and is trouble free. The software setup was easy and troublefree. This is just a great value product and knocks the socks off the competitors.
Bought this model about 3 months ago to accompany me while walking. Sound quality is fantastic. Highly recommend. I don't use the TV channels but the AM/FM reception is great. Unit comes with nice sounding ear plugs but they are a pain as they keep having to be pushed back into ear when walking. Perhaps they are OK for sitting and listening. I purchased Labtech 450 headphones which I am also delighted with to use with this radio and my IPOD.
I bought this DVD Player almost a year ago, and I bought an open box one, so it was only (price). So, for the (price) I paid, it's a great DVD player with some great features. It has a x2 and x4 zoom [which is great for scenes like the guy hanging himself in "The Wizard of Oz"], it also has the option of changing your screen aspect ratio so even though you have a regular size TV screen, you can watch most 'widescreen' DVDs with or without the black bars on the top and bottom. It also has the features noted above and with all the features DVD Players in general have, it's a great deal. For only a couple bucks more than a VCR, you have the convenience of movies which will last forever, instant advance to the scene you were at, extra features, all sorts of cool advantages that DVDs have over VHS movies that you can have for so cheap.HERE IS THE BAD NEWS. This DVD Player is NOT user friendly. If the DVD you are playing HAS closed-captioning subtitles, THEY WILL BE ON THE SCREEN. Lots of other DVD Players default with the subtitles off the screen, this one defaults with them ON the screen. Also, if you want to remove them, [unlike other DVD Players where it can be removed with a push of a button,] you have to go to the movie's menu, find the audio set-up and click them off. Also, if you want to do any cool things DVDs can do, like: zoom in, change camera angles, change the time [so it displays how long the movie has left, how long it's been on, etc], whatever, a bar appears on the top of the screen that shows which function you are doing; so after you are done, you have to go and push ANOTHER button just to make the 'helpful bar' go away. Also, the both the buttons on the Player itself, and the remote, are all the same size, and just it neat little rows, so you have to be in a well-light room to see the buttons, or [like I ended up doing] memorize where the buttons are.Basically, if you are willing to fiddle with multiple buttons to get it to do something in order to save yourself 30 or 40 bucks, this is the DVD Player for you. Personally, it's almost as though VHS tapes have started to be a little tempting because I have to do so much for the DVD Player just to play the DVD. I'm going to get another, move convenient one for my home theater, and use this one in my bedroom. If you have the extra $$, you should go for the more expensive, but more convenient Player, so you can experience the fun of DVDs without "getting all funned out".
I got this for a pretty good deal at about 58 dollars when there was a deal of day deal. When the product first came I was impressed by everything. The packaging was really nice and great. The one downside of it was that the cover of the package did not match the product what was inside. Either the cover is too updated or too outdated. Also, when you open the box there is a really strong smell, but besides that it is awesome. The headphones are well designed and look like they're are worth the money that you pay for. This headphone is known for the bass and I have to say that it is pretty good. The three year warranty on this product makes it so much better because most products offer only couple of months to one year of warranty. Overall, I am really satisfied with this. Compared with the ipod earphones these are ten times better. Furthermore, the wires on these headphones are lets likely to tangle up because they made it like sturdier or something. I would 100% recommend this product if you are lovers of earphones!
This attractive flash card reader is a little larger than a man's wallet and includes about 3' of USB cord. Installation was simply &quot;plug it in&quot;! Mac OS-X 10.2.2 detected it without having to load any drivers (drivers for other OS's are included on a CD). After connecting, I inserted an 8mb MMC flash card and it downloaded the pictures into iPhoto flawlessly and quickly. I have not tried writing to the flash card from my computer.If you plan to use only one type of memory card, you may want to consider a less flexible (but smaller) reader. This won't save you much money, just desk space.I like the ability to read multiple formats since we already have three varieties of flash cards in the family. As a result, this reader fits the job neatly.
It arrived on time. It is beautiful. It works and I love it. I use is it about 5 or 6 days a week. I am very happy with the purchase.There is some assembly required.
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...
I have used this about 10 times since I purchased it so far and love it! What a great value.
The product works great once you get it working. Unfortunately, the included documentation didn't provide enough information to get it working with my system.I remedied this by first registering the product electronically on the D-Link Web site. (Lack of registration was apparently the reason for my email tech support requests having been ignored.) Once the product was registered, I received technical support by telephone. The entire staff was very courteous and helpful. The LAN was up and working within minutes of speaking with a technical support representative.
I bought this in June 2003. In August it stopped playing cds. Luckily my warranty covered fixing the repair. However, upon return I noticed scratches on the unit. When I called to complain, they said that the unit came into them as "Fair". Considering I got the unit 6 weeks earlier and it has been on my desk the whole time, I would not considered it "fair". Whatever! This month, November, the antennae literally just fell off. Mind you, I usually listen to cds so I don't touch the antennae. Sadly, the warranty does not cover the repair. The unit seems to me to be very fragile. Not a unit I can recommend.
This camera is not made by Polaroid, as carefully explained in the box. (Too late for me, as I bought by mail and didn't know before hand). Some distributor had them made in China, and then paid Polaroid a royalty to be able to legally use their name. It's so bulky that it looks like a 35 mm! I haven't used it as I'm planning to return it. -Feb '06 update: I bought from TigerDirect, and returning is a nightmare: they put on hold forever (over 45 min.), then they placed so many obstacles as to make the process impractical. Stay away from them if you can.
The AGP card (used) does not work like black screen, no boot up, I tried but fail. It seems my motherboard not support or the AGP was damaged...
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.
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.
Every time I buy a camera, I buy a LowePro AW series bag for it. I only have to choose size and shape, knowing every bag will be excellent. By the way, I tend to use Adorma or BH Photo for photography related items.
This product does exactly what it should do so what more can I say! Excellent price and quality product - well recommended.
Does its job. There could be more securing tabs, but it could install itself too, I suppose.Fit perfectly on my 2003 Protege5.
Shipping was slow on this item, but it arrived in good condition. I agree with the reviewer with the D50. This lens is very delicate to focus. It's very light weight and feels like you could damage it with the slightest bump. I'm guessing the quality control may not be great. This lens uses a mirror and there was a piece of the black plastic sticking out onto the surface of the mirror. And, also like the D50, my D70 can't adjust the aperture with this lens on, only shutter speed. I'm sending it back tomorrow.
While I was not thrilled with the instruction sheet, I loved the way this item looks so I went ahead and installed it.Like others, I had no problems using this to hold a 27&#34; monitor. My Viewsonic only weighs 12# so it is well within the manufacturers recommendation.It looks great! Everyone who walks into my office comments on it...all positive.
I had no issues running this cable through a drop ceiling and connecting it in to my devices. The connectors seem solid and had no issues during connection.
I received the product this evening. No where on the package is a manufacturer listed. There is no mention of Cables to Go on the package. The Cables to Go that I have have the name Cables to Go printed on the cable. There is no manufacturer printed on the cable. There is a Made in China paper stick-on label on the package. I feel duped.
Really Nice. The screen is enormous, considering the compact size of this camera. I don't really miss the fact that it doesn't have the old fashioned glass viewfinder. I'd highly recommend it as a "most bang for your buck" camera.
I bought the charger with two batteries. I tried to use them on my Canon EOS 620, A2e and Elan IIe. I noticed on the first day that once I used the internal flash, the battery would die immediately. At the beginning, the rechargeable battery can turn on my A2e. However it got discharged after few days even without any camera usage. After charging the battery three or four times, it won't work at all on my A2e right after it is fully charged.
I looked here at Amazon from a link provided by my wife to buy this particular product. It was "Out of Stock", so I found the Cambridge Soundworks website and found that they still had some "In Stock". I placed my order and after 7 days of them processing my order I called them. Apparently the item I ordered was "Out of Stock" and I must have been able to order it before they could update their site. The Customer Service Rep also told me that it usually takes them about 24hrs to update the site. So I asked why was I not contacted at all about this after 7 days?So I cancelled my order there and had to come home with hat in hand about how one of the big presents for my wife's Christmas was not going to make it for the big morning. She then found it on Amazon again "In Stock", again from Cambridge, so we ordered it...again. Amazon sent us an email the next morning that the item was in fact "Out of Stock".At this point I can only believe that both companies are in the business of bait and switch on the holidays and I think it stinks. I build websites that have ecommerce...I know that there are ways to control your stock up-to-date even when other people are selling your merchandise. I am only left with the conclusion that they are taking these orders just to secure orders, knowing very well that they will not be shipped anywhere near Christmas. This kind of practice would be okay if it was stated anywhere during the ordering that it was guaranteed that it would not be shipped until date X, but even on Amazon there are ads all over to take advantage of quicker shipping to make sure you get it on Christmas.Buyer beware. If they can't guarantee it, then don't do business online with them.Amazon...you shoud review your list of "businesses" that you do business wtih as well.Is the product good? I don't even think it matters at this point. I'm just upset that I now see this product again for sale on your site when you know damn well it's Out of Stock.
The speakers are great, sadly the engine blew in the car I had meant them for so I can't use them
Ideally this was purchase for using on my flatscreen monitor, though after testing out found it was great on our LCD television's. Using it sparingly is advisable due to a little goes a long way. I'm happy with the purchase
very happy to get a great set of quality binocs. Should last many years. A good buy.Thanks, Kenny Sacramento Calif
Just bought a Centrino type computer, Dell Inspiron 300m (excellent machine!). Set up the Netgear MR814v2 with DSL, a desktop (wire) and a laptop (wireless). The wireless connection started to work right away, but started having problems with dropping frequently. (This has been reported on other reviews) Once dropped, sometimes it would reconnect, sometimes not. I would have to reboot the router sometimes by turning off its power.Google search turned up a small posting by a person stating similar problems with Netgear MR814 and Centrino. Suggested turning off Windows XP control of wireless setting (open Wireless Network Connection Properties and uncheck the box &quot;Use Windows to configure....&quot;) Then double click open Intel ProSet Wireless panel. Setup a profile of your network (self explanatory, you cannot do this unless you turn off Windows XP configuration as stated above).I tried this and WHHHOOOOOOSSSHHHH. The network works GREAT!!! Wireless connects fast on boot up and flawlessly. I live in a brick townhouse with four floors. I have the Netgear on the Third floor office and I get excellent connection on the first floor. NO dropped signal!! Beautiful.MAKE SURE YOU TURN ON WEP SECURITY. If not, other computers in the neighborhood will pickup your signal.Netgear support website is crap. I would not have known to do this without reading the web posting. The installation software is not intuitive and not comprehensive. It should have more instructions on setting up the Network itself, not just the router. So, minus one star for the poor support and software.
This iTrip was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted something that I could plug into the headphone jack of my iPod and also charge at the same time. If my iPod is charged, I can use it to charge my iPhone. The display does light up which is nice too.My only complaint is silly. With having 2 cords you have twice the amount to deal with. The benefits outweigh the negatives any day.
For a $75 portable stool I purchased specifically for its claims of ruggedness and durability, the fact that it separated at the hinge and a leg will not retract -- this is NOT OK. I am returning after ONE WEEK OF USE. Not recommended. I'm not a big guy at 6foot9" tall and 160pounds heavy. This is NOT OK, and also upsetting because I really did like its concept weight and formfactor, but it can't fulfill its purpose in my life of allowing me to sit on it and trust it anywhere as claimed.Pros:+Seating mesh very thick and stiff nylon material+Adds almost no weight to year outdoor gear packCons:-Paid too much $75 I must've lost my mind-Claimed durable but broke after first week?!Bottom Line:Returning product for refund.
I actually do not own this model, I have an earlier model VE-500A 5" LCD under cabinet TV. The picture was great and the sound is good. However, it was working well just long enough to go beyond the 90-day warranty. Now, here is how it works: 1/3 of the screen is lighter than the rest; after 15-20 minutes the picture goes totally white (but I still get sound at least). To get the picture back, I have to turn it off and let it "cool down" for 20-30 mins. Then I'll get the picture for another 15-20 minutes before it goes white again.I called their Tech Support and to have it repaired out of warranty would cost a flat rate of $130, and would only get another 90-day warranty on the repairs. For $130 I could buy a new one. I hesitate to replace it with any TV because I am not too keen on the idea of drilling more holes in my cabinet.
As I've noticed others saying, the cables I received are not the cables shown or described in the title. They are just generic cables. Beware.
I got this cd player a while back and i thought it was going to be great. But when i got it the remote would not work and the sound was way down when it was in. Another bad thing is the battery life. I got less than 4 hours with the backlight on and without it on i got about 8. The mp3 player is also confusing to use and the player is very fragile. The top part is almost completely off on mine. Some positives are all the options you get in the menu but it doesn't balance out in the end.
PerfectI have tested other cables with my projector.This one makes a good difference.The image looks perfect.
Ok - it's an order of magnitude better than the shipping cover that comes on a lense. It's strong, would like to see a small rubber seal at the end to ensure dust stays out for extended periods of storing a lense.
This lens is one of the best I own so far! It surely is a really good portrait lens. I use it on my D40x. There is no auto focus but that is not a problem. It is fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it and the price is not bad for it at all!
After receiving this device sometime in late 2004, I put it to use as an ebook reader. The battery lasts several books when the screen is turned all the way down, and it can hold several novels in memory at the same time- but who needs the Library of Congress on one device? Switching files around between it and the computer is dead simple and as efficient as can be, as it connects via a serial port. The color display is nice, and the IR port allows the IIIC to be used as a universal remote. (Much to the chagrin of my teachers)Here it is now, 2010, a full decade after the Palm IIIc was released- and the docking cradle for my IIIc still sits in the same spot on my desk it was placed, six years ago. The same for my IIIc holds true. It has served me faithfully, and probably traveled upwards of ten thousand miles at my side. Ten years later, and this brick of plastic and silicon still functions. Six years down the line, and I'm still devouring the written word with this remarkable device.Although Amazon itself offers an ebook reader, I find myself strangely attached to this fantastic little gizmo. Sure the screen is a wee bit on the small side, it uses a serial cable, and it's a decade old, but it works. Were mine to break, even now, I would buy another as a replacement. Why spend so much on modern ebook readers when my faithful IIIc serves my needs.So here's my review, ten years late: Buy it. It won't let you down.And tomorrow, I have a function to attend, and a long ride to get there. If you'll excuse me, I have to load some reading materials on my IIIc.
The Speedlite 580 EX II is your best bet for serious lighting versatility outside of studio and light-kit photography. In studio it can be used as a master or slave too. Like everybody, I'm no fan of flash photography (obvious, that is). I love the amazing control and versatility of the 580 EX II. Incredibly beautiful results, immediately! After the camera body and lens(es) and camera bag, this Speedlite is essential. Amazon's terrific price and fast shipping keep me coming back. They've got what I want, when I want it, at a geat price -- and I can TRUST them!
I find the Palm IIIc absolutely wonderful! It is stunning to view, and with the 8MB of memory I have plenty of room to write down/enter everything I might need. I am in the medical field and I use it for entering lab results, making treatment notes, jotting down phone numbers etc. It makes my lab coat pocket much less crowded than dozens of notes on tiny bits of paper! The color allows me to divide notes more easily - patients, professional, personal etc. I carry it everywhere and highly recommend it.
I have been only using these Verbatim DVD-Rs for years. They are very reliable. Excellent and arrived in perfect condition!
The item was defective - instead of recharging my powerbook, it fried the powerbook's dc end board, costing me $150 in repairs. The adapter was clearly cheaply made, and did not come in retail packaging. Luckily, Amazon's return process was painless.
This is one of the better cables i have used, the problem is that you need to make sure that there is a free station to use, if not you will get alot of interference.
How to make it work! Please read first!1. Install PhotoViewer software from CDNote: DO NOT run PhotoViewer program yet - it will just fail if the keychain is not plugged-in.2. After software install is done, plug-in the keychain to the PC using the USB cable. PUSH IT IN UNTIL YOU HEAR IT 'CLICK'. It is a little 'hard' to push, but it will 'click' when inserted all the way - with pretty much the black just showing.3. On the keychain highlight "USB Update" (hit one of the left/right buttons) and action it (press the middle button)Note: Now on the PC you must see "Installing Driver" bubble or something is wrong - the device is NOT connected. You might not get the bubble with the provided USB cable. I switched to another USB cable I had already (from my camera) and it worked - I got the "Installing Driver" bubble.4. Now run "PhotoViewer" (from the icon on the Desktop of Start Menu->All Programs->PhotoViewer)Note: If the PhotoViewer program opens then it can see the keychain correctly.Now, follow the instructions enclosed on how to select, crop and "download" photos to the keychain.
I'm totally happy with this speaker wire. I needed it to connect my home theater speakers. The wire is shielded properly and one of the wires has a stripe for an easier connection on it. After installation the sound of the speakers is pretty good, so why pay more when you can have these??
I just got this TV today and I couldn't be any happier. It looks great, the picture is awesome and the sound is incredible for as small the speakers are.This is a fantastic TV and the low price makes it even better.
First, this keyboard, although small, feels just like a full size keyboard. If your new to Apple products, you will love it. Only three exceptions that I noted, the placement of the arrow keys, if your a die hard computer user, it is nearly or just plain impossible to get use to. Second, the delete key, meaning the delete key that deletes a key to the right of your cursor is missing. So, if you get one, remember that you will need to press FN+delete to delete to the right of your cursor. The keys for expose, spaces, etc, have been mapped over the function keys. I really don't care for the press FN, then hunt for the key.If your a long-time mac (or Windows switcher) you may have trouble adjusting to the shortcomings that I noted. It is too bad that Apple doesn't make a full size keyboard, in this new metal design, that is wireless. For now, I returned this item and opted to stick with the old white, full size mac wireless keyboard.
The graphics are superb, I've signed up for Traffic Delay reports and avoiddelay's when traveling. Bluetooth works well except the volume needs to be loud enough to understand which makes it distracting when driving. Now in California you need hands free device for cell phones. I love the design and mounting features as well.
The only negative feed back I have for these headphones is that when worn an extended period of time (1hr+) they become uncomfortable on the ears. Sound quality is great, better then any in-ear phones I have owned (Shure SE110, V-Moda and Sennheiser). You do get ambient noise if you are in public, but this, as being part of the design, is a sacrifice (for some) one must be willing to make to get truly pure sound. These headphones are a great value.
Well, they work. They were packed nicely in shipping material so they arrived undamaged. I put them outside on my deck so the weather exposure should be about normal, I would think. Nothing especially harsh. As far as sound quality, they're adequate for how I use them (relatively low level music). Though I didn't try cranking them up. Good no frills outdoor speakers.
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 bought this product 8 months back.Operating System:I use this product on both Windows XP and Mac OS X Leopard. [...]Use:I bought this for its PDA functions. However, I now use this to do two things:1. Create list of stuff when I go shopping.2. Read eBooks in text format.3. Scribble some pictures when I am bored :)My phone pretty much does the rest of the things and does them well.Charge/Life:I have read several reviews about this coming dead in the package. I fortunately, had no issues. I just make sure that this is never completely discharged. As soon as it shows low charge, I immediately charge it through the USB port. Each charge lasts 4-5 days depending on the usage.Connectivity:I believe the lack of Bluetooth or WiFi is a boon. It's just two less things to distract you! :)Storing images:It can store and display images in very low resolution (160x160 pixels). So don't buy this if it's the primary reason you are going for this.Other Info:Most of the rest of the features are OK. The software that comes with the device (for PC/Mac) for contacts, appointments etc shows age. (Looks like typical 90s software).The device itself never crashed and has been VERY stable.Hope this helps! :)---- Update Oct 29, 2010 ----Just wanted to update that the device is still working great.In spite of having an iPhone, iPod Touch etc, I still find this device very useful (and less distracting).I just hope (HP) Palm will release a similar device with the new WebOS.
. Easy to hook up. Great sound. I would recommend these to anyone. I had no zone headphones before , what a nightmare.
I bought this unit to monitor my barn. I have 17 mares to foal and want to keep a very close eye on them. My barn is over 300 feet away from my house and this unit works beautifully. The monitor works with up to four cameras. I now have 3 cameras hooked up to my unit and am considering buying the 4th camera. Its easy to install, easy to run. I have a crystal clear picture in one stall, and a not quite as good of pictures in the other two stalls which are a little further away. I love this product.
Every once in a while you purchase something that exceeds your expectations. The Pedco UltraPod II is one of those purchases. It's lightweight, sturdy, made in the good old US of A, and does exactly what it's supposed to do -- and it does it well. Of course, being somewhat directionally impaired, it did take me a minute or two to figure out how to loop the velcro strap through the link and around the legs so that the proper sides of the Velcro matched up correctly. And the U-ball has somewhat limited lateral movement. But it's possible to position this small tripod to get just about any shot imaginable. And as an added plus, because of the way the legs are designed, in conjunction with the positions made possible by the U-ball, the Pedco UltraPod II can be placed against your chest to provide some added stability for what would otherwise end up being straight hand held shots. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I definitely would. HIGHLY recommended.
I bought this camera around a year back and since then it has been used not only by me but also my friends. I have always got good results. There a lot of features in this camera and to get the good results you must use these features when required. I must say this requires a little knowledge of photography.
This transmitter works great. I have tried a couple of others and the sound quality and reception is far superior.
I keep seeing people write crummy reviews on this item, and I can't figure out why. I spent a total of 10 dollars on mine with shipping....Ok, so it really isn't the fanciest thing ever, but it does it's job. A lot of people say to go to the international frequency, but the international side sucks, it causes it to randomly turn off. I was able to find a really good station to take over living in a medium sized city, always works perfect now. I could understand this thing sucking for a road trip that involves going through lots of cities and towns as you would have to pull over to find a new station to take over constantly, but for a very cheap solution to playing a MP3 player or other device in a car, you can't go wrong with this one. REALLY easy to use with a little common sense, sound is decent, overall I give it 4 stars. Seriously, how can you go wrong for 10 bucks?
The product I received was an excellent product as described but I had a question for the seller and once I contacted the seller via email, the customer service was VERY POOR!!!!
Overall, these are nicely finished cabinets! The Cherrywood veneer is quite nice with a polished satin finsih! The baffles finish is also quite nice and smooth! The baffle "BREX" system may be desireable for some, if you like replacing your setup with a different set of drivers from time to time without a new set of cabs! There is no seal furnished for the baffles, so that is up to you to buy and install! I found a nice roll of Grip Premium Liner by Con-Tact at Home Depot that makes an excellent seal! Cut into small strips and installed on a ledge in the cab that mates with the baffles for a nice air tight seal! On the particular set I have, the routing was not that impressive where the baffles/cab meet and found when installing the baffle from one speaker to another, they did not fit well! Also, the cabinet seams are not sealed and you have to caulk them to make sure you have a good sealed cab!To prevent damage to the baffles when routing the holes, use blue masking tape or contact paper. I found that contact paper is the better of the two as it is a solid sheet and wont roll up at the seems exposing the painted surface to scratching etc. These are thick baffles at about 1 inch or so, so have a good sharp router bit on hand! If you are not into the BREX thing just lay a bead of glue on the cab and glue the baffles down for a permanent placement after all routing is done! Magnets are installed in the grills and held in place by the baffles BREX screws, however they are not all that strong and it was not long before the grills started to slide down the baffle! After closer inspection, I noticed there is a small nipple on the magnets that fits into the baffle screw slots to keep them in place! So care must be taken to install them correctly or they will slide down and possibly damage a dome tweeter!My project turned out quite well overall and am very pleased with the overall result in looks and performance
I previously used a case logic digital camera bag for my Coolpix 950. It was pretty nice, but it was a tight fit to get the camera in. Alhtough the Nikon case seems smaller, the camera fits much better. I also have room for an extra set of batteries, my PCMCIA flash card adaptor, and a video cable. However, the one thing I miss is that there's no shouldar strap. Just a belt buckle, and a little loop.
I purchased these headphones because they were the cheapest option with the highest rating. I have to say I am not disappointed, I mean if you are look for SotA headphones with magic noise canceling and comfort then no these are for you. The downsides would be comfort, if you have these babies in your ear for awhile they will really sting. If you are looking for some high quality lower end headphones while you are raising money for the behemoth badarse models this is way to go.
[Note: I have revised this review, originally written August 2002, to reflect the fact that better cameras are now on the market from other manufacturers.]If you are an advanced amateur -- someone who likes to take really nice pictures for aesthetic reasons, in additon to occasional ordinary snaps -- this camera will impress you with its quality.Having now tried several thousand shots under varying conditions, I am quite pleased with the Nikon Coolpix 5700. It was a good purchase, and worth the price. The photo quality is definitely comparable to most 35mm cameras. The camera combines subtle color sensitivity, good brightness sensitivity, and extreme detail in the images. The range of the zoom lens is wonderful. Controls are available for almost everything an advanced amateur would want. The included software (with included USB cable) makes image transfer to the PC, and previewing a big set of photos, very easy.You NEED to read the manual to use the advanced features of this camera. You can leave it set to full-auto, hand it to a friend, and just say "press here to take a picture," but to get the full benefit of the camera you'll need to understand some rather elaborate controls, some of which are un-guessable. After I invested 90 minutes to read the manual, my shots went from good to breathtaking. Since getting this camera I have not taken one single photo using my rather nice Canon EOS 35mm film camera -- it's all digital for me now.Though the camera is far smaller than "8x zoom" would lead you to believe, and smaller than an SLR camera, you'll still want to use two hands. And there is no way you'll be putting it in any sort of pocket -- it's not something you'll carry around just in case you want to take a snapshot.The single included battery lasts for well over 100 shots, assuming you don't use the flash much AND you use the viewfinder instead of the larger preview monitor. But frequent flash use drains it quickly, so if that's your need, order a second battery. And you'll NEED a larger memory card (128 to 512 MB is reasonable), so go ahead and order the extra memory card now.There are lots of semi-advanced features for the photo buff -- too many to list here. If you like messing with settings and trying different things, you'll like this camera. If you just want to turn it on and shoot without thinking, this is not the model for you.The main weaknesses I'd still like to see improved all relate to action photography: (1) a noticeable delay between pressing the button and taking the shot; (2) a slow auto-focus motor, sometimes painfully slow ;(3) high-speed shooting only at low resolution. One other weakness is that resolution in the new digital viewfinder is not even close to the sharpness of a normal 35mm SLR optical viewfinder -- it doesn't show you enough pixels.A further very real weakness is that this camera has extreme difficulty auto-focusing in dim light. Even if you intend to use a flash, that doesn't help the camera focus. And due to the above-mentioned viewfinder, you can't manually focus very well with this camera. So if you intend to shoot much in very dim light (e.g., indoors at night), this is NOT the model to choose.While there is room for improvement, and it's showing its age vs the competition, this camera is feature-packed and fun to use and takes photos of the highest quality. And you could not pry the 8x optical zoom lens away from me now that I've seen what it can do -- I could not go back to my previous digicam with 3x optical zoom.If you want to read even more, the "Steve's Digicams" reviews website has extensive details on this fine camera. I've been quite pleased with mine -- but I got it a while ago, and the competition has definitely improved since then.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the cleaner was very effective. Its very effective (you dont have to go over the same spot multiple times), it doesn't leave streaks, it doesn't stink, and the towel/rag it comes with isn't harsh. Very good cleaner and I definitely recommend it.
This is my third XM unit - Roady, SkyFi2, now this one. I bought it because I was impressed by the specs, namely the MicroSD slot and the ability to record songs for later playback. It felt to me like the ideal mix.Out of the box, it felt flimsy, and my hunch was right -- the unit died on me completely (won't turn on) about 18 hours after receiving it (only 2-3 hours of use). Two hours of troubleshooting with technical support has only confirmed it being busted. XM Radio has been unpleasant, to be polite, dealing with the matter (I bought it directly from them). This being the third Delphi unit to die on me, I'd avoid the brand... and at this point, I'm done with XM, after four years.
Great product for the best price anywhere! Love the ability to use with any mp3 player, as I myself do not own an ipod.
Let me tell you- if you start wiring with EZ-RJ45 you will never have another miswire again! I used a basic crimper tool (not the fancy EZ-RJ45 one to clip the excess wire), so I had to take a razor blade just to remove the extra wires at the end. No big deal, saved money from having to buy a new crimping tool!
I bought this as a present. It's very cool and everybody loves to look at it! It works just as good as any other name brand keyboard.
For only half the price of Nikon 105mm, this lens is an amazingbargain!It is super-sharp, renders great colors, autofocus is very smooth andprecise. I am very impressed with the manufacturing, too.Highly recommended.
I have a 6300 square foot house with great distances and walls from the router. I could not function without these extenders. Distance and physical barriers are no longer an issue.I bought 2 of them. My folks use one on their wing of the house, and I use 1 wherever I happen to be with my laptop. You can also just unplug the device and move it to another section of the house, or outdoors.It has worked flawlessly for the past year and a half.I do not have encryption enabled, though, because I do not have neighbors to worry about. That may be key to why it works so flawlessly for me.Since I bought the devices, I have had four different routers, from different manufactures, and each one automatically picked up the devices and configured them.You may, however, have to manually set the IP addresses on the Extenders. I did do that because I have more than one Extender. Also, some electrical outlets do not work with the device.One other issue I have sometimes is connecting to the router than disconnecting, and then connecting to the Extender. With my old routers, I had to reboot. My new router seems to have solved the issue.
For the most part the picture card does its job when using it in my camera; however, I repeatedly have issues with it when I attempt insert the card to view pictures on my laptop. I receive error messages stating that there is a problem with the card. Since I use mutiple types of cards in the same drive, I am confident that it is the memory card and not my computer. I also have issues with the card when reviewing photos in my camera. Not sure if these are refurbished cards or what because none of my other older cards give me trouble like this one
We just basically needed a simple surge protector that had a flat charging cord and this met all the criteria! This arrived quickly and it's perfect!
These work. It was priced right. I bought it. What more can I say about it? Still need 2 more words... sheesh...
Im sure if the item actually worked it would have been wonderful.But lets start with the things that were obviously wrong.- It was missing external screws ( no biggie...)- Upon moving the case - it rattled closer inspection -- internal board screws fell out.- Upon even further inspection - the board was actually ZIP TIED down to the case ( so much for grounding )- Rear outlet panel where plugs attached moved and slid around the back.- I can not be certain but it looks as though this product was used!!- Because OF APC ( not plethora7 who i did not contact) wonderful customer service both before and afterthe sale I will be buying another. But I will again check the internal serial numbers to make sure thatit is not a re manufactured / rebuilt aka used power conditioner.
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.
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.
I followed the instructions and Windows XP is unable to find a driver for the USB Memory Stick. I called their support, nobody answered. I tried their IM Live support, and nobody is home.The same thing occurs on two separate Windows XP systems, both detect the USB Memory Stick hardware and both claim not to find a driver for it.Finally, Lexar support e-mailed me back (they never returned my phone call as promised) and pointed me to an FTP site with an updated driver for Windows XP (not reachable via their web pages). Now it works. (I own a previous revision reader I had bought that claims not to support Windows XP and it works too now, so I didn't even need to buy this updated revision.)
I bought these to cover several wires I had coming out of my ceiling to my entertainment center. These are spacious enough to cover several wires. I like the way they open and snap shut (the old ones I had you just had to "stuff" the cable inside the small opening). I painted them to match my wall, and they are basically invisible. I would definitely purchase again!
I bought these because I was interested if they could actually stay in my ears while I jogged. They did but not in just a lil out of them. When running the actual headfone will comeout and dangle on outerside of the recess that makes the ear canal. They will stiil be around your ears but you will have to push them in again and again to get better sound and some Isolation. Sound on the otherhand is much better than what you can expect from a 10$ earphone. Actually it was better than the Sennheiser MXL51 that I bought along with it. So Great Sound, but the grail of stable earphones still remains elusive.
I bought this headset in hopes of finding a pair of moderately high-end phones with noise cancelling and a USB connection. Unfortunately, I misread the specs. Although titled &quot;Sennheiser PC155 Traditional Binaural PC Headset with USB and Noise canceling&quot; [sic], the microphone -- not the headphones -- is noise cancelling. Beyond that, the phones offer a weak (but very low noise) output. The headset is extremely comfortable, even on big ears like mine, and the microphone works great. Still, for the cost of this item, I'm better off with a good set of traditional 3.5mm headphones and a good mic.
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.
Product Pro: This mount is heavy and sturdy. Best of all, not only are the pieces solid, but the joints attaching each of the pieces feel smooth and secure. It's designed so that once you articulate the arm, it stays where you want it to stay. The TV wasn't directly at the foot of the bed, so the fact that this articulated in all direction and at a low price, sold me.Product Con: Nothing really, except for the fact that this entire thing is held up by 2 screws. That makes installation simple, but it took me a while to not worry about it.Installation Pro: Easy two screws. The attachment to the TV was a series of 4 screws and the bracket fits perfectly. On the wall, just make sure you make the pilot holes deep. Mounting the TV was so easy that I was doubtful the two brackets were actually aligned and hooked up, so I refused to let go.Installation Con: The screws that mounts to the wall had a hard time digging into the stud. Seems like other screws I've used had sharper edges which made it easier to just drill into the wall. I ended up having to take the screws back out and drill bigger and deeper holes just because I didn't want to end up stripping the screw head or even breaking it off.Overall, price, quality, and the ability to articulate the LCD in all direction got me to give this a 5 star. Peerless just won me over, that I am getting there glass shelves (PM610G), which I'll mount beneath the TV. All matching color.
I really like the sound quality very much, and they look great. However, when my son was listening to some music (not very loud) I was shocked at how clearly I could here the songs he was playing. They don`t seem very well insulated for the person sitting next to you!!Anyone else noticed this?
The New memory for my computer arrived ahead of schedule and was installed in my Mac G5 without any problem. The computer recognized it immediately and the performance speed was definitely improved.
Shipped quickly. Very nice undercabinet radio/cd player for the $. The sound quality is much better than what we expected given others we have owned. Tuner comes in well for FM. Nice to have the 3 CD changer. I installed this in less than 10 minutes. Comes with a template for drilling the holes. Looks very professional/stylish under the cabinet. I recommend this product to everyone. Oh, it has a nice holder for an Ipod, too. Everything seems to work. The remote even is magatized so you can attach it to the side of your fridge. My wife is thriled.
Since I already got a 580 ll, I did know what I bought.With 2 pieces of 580 ll, I'm able to be more creative with flash
I really enjoy this system. I don't have problems with the machine freezing up and it boots up very fast. I have captured video, burned CDs, burned DVDs and everything behaves the way it should.I am an HP fanatic! I only purchase HP computers, printers, and calculators. I'm convinced they proficiently test their products so I'm not left with some driver problem or IRQ problem. I have been burned with hand built computers as well as other computers manufactured by HPs competitors.The gotchas to me are the following:1) no restore disk -- HP is a bit fanatical about not makingthose available.2) It seems as though only HP DVDs work with the machine.I tried DVDs from Imation, TDK, and HP.3) The box is too small. I personally have a system ofalways putting 2 hard drives in a machine. The drivethat comes with the computer holds applications andwindows. The drive I install in is usually used fordata. To back up my data, I simply back up the driveand I'm done. The box size is so small, I have toremove the mother board to insert another hard drive.
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.
I bought the AM411T version of this product, which has 1280x1024 photo resolution. However, everything I say below applies to this microscope too.This really is the digital microscope many of us have been waiting for. It connects to a USB 2.0 port and pipes the images to your PC screen, allowing you to capture video and still-photographs of your subject. It's hand-held, which makes it versatile. The practical usable range is between 50 and 200 times magnification, which is good for general purposes.You can put it against any surface that you can get into focal distance (which can be tricky without a proper stand). Focal distance is within ~1" at the highest magnification. You can look at skin, eyes, hair, dust, coins, photos, lithographs, circuit boards, wood, paper, plastic, metal, dust, lint, insects, etc. Anything you can think of. The world that opens up to you at this scale is really amazing. It causes you to look at things in a whole new way.You can also attach it to a stand, which can be bought separately. This allows you to steady the camera for really sharp still-photo captures, and zoom in tight on very small subjects. You can also use this camera as a basic webcam, though you do have to adjust the focus (magnification?), as it does not auto-focus.The software that comes with it for adjusting settings and capturing images is surprisingly good. It also has a rim of LEDs around the objective lens, illuminating your subject if the ambient light is insufficient.For people who want to look at cells and things really at a super-microscopic scale (basically at 500-1000x resolution), this is not quite capable of doing that, of being used in scientific purposes. This is really a more general-purpose microscope. As that, it's pretty fantastic.
Think you still need to wait for those 17&quot; LCD displays to fall in price? Think again. I have always loved my 15&quot; SuperXGA+ LCD (1400 x 1050) display on my notebook because it gives me a &quot;big&quot; monitor feel in a small package, but this monitor is much brighter and just &quot;feels&quot; better on my eyes. Tack sharp text, amazing color saturation, small desktop footprint, and NEC quality make this display a real value. If you are in the market, this one deserves a look.
I was so impressed with this Item. The shipping was very fast. The item fit perfectly and works GREAT. The price was just unbelievable, can't be beat.
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.
This is the best point-and-shoot camera which gives you picture quality as good as Digital SLRs. I have used many other camera's but never got the picture and video quality as good as this one.Its has so many great features, including the color accent, color swap, black & white picture, and the time lapse movie mode which makes it the coolest camera ever.Its is so easy to use that even an novice can take professional quality pictures in minutes. The battery never disappoints me and it lasts incredibly long, more than you would expect, keep surprising me all the times.
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 wish i had read more reviews on this instead of looking at the great sale they were having for it. I probably would have figured out why they were selling so cheap. the quality is very poor and slow. i had to turn it off and back on more than once while trying to load the pics for the grandparents xmas gift. someone else mentioned poor battery life, i would have been glad to get 10 minutes out of it. maybe it was the batteries, i'm going to try again with better quality batteries but the battery sign started flashing almost immediately. they weren't the best batteries but they were brand new. it also got very hot with the batteries in it. since xmas is 2 days away i don't have time to return them (i ordered 2) but will be keeping an eye out for something better to replace these with for the grandparents.
Without doubt, Sony makes the best headphones for MP3 and other media devices. This is the second pair I've owned and they are great. They are so light weight you forget you have them on your head. They don't fall off, at least not very often when you bend over. The balance between left and right are always spot on.You can't go wrong with these headphones.
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.
These cables are great! They are built of very strong materials this making them very hard to break! The quality of the sound from these cables are very clear and crisp! Monster is the best!
I guess you get what you pay for. I, like many others who purchased this product, did so to consolidate my DVD collection.The boxes arrive flat, which means you have to snap them together in order to get that square box you need to store things. And, like others, the snaps do not always stay closed. It seems that the more you add to the box, the more it comes apart. (I ended up putting epoxy on the snaps to keep them closed.)The style of the box, looked good in the pictures. But in real life, they fell - well, the best way to put it would be - flat.I have since purchased a wooden box, to accommodate what I wanted to do; and now use this box as a catch all item.If you are looking to store DVDs, CDs, or anything else like that, spend your money wisely and get something that is much more sturdy.
I love this product. I like know what the temperature is outdoors. It helps me plan my commute to work. Great timely shipping.
This item was received in a timely manner. I was replacing a factory stereo and needed a slightly longer antenna cable. This was the perfect solution.
This is all you need! If your not a professional, then this baby is all you need. Its is an excellent Digital camerea for the price. You cannot go wrong with this.
I bought this printer after getting a Kodak DC4800 Digicam, and I must say, the results are nothing short of amazing!! When using photo paper (both Kodak and Canon's paper work equally as well) the picture that's printed out has the quality of a picture developed by the corner photo shop.I knew the output was good, but even with high expectations, I was pleasently surprised. One major difference with the S600 and the S800 is that the cheaper S600 is not as good at printing skin tones. For landscape, both are pretty good. The S800 even came with a compact-flash reader to read my digital fillm. Well done Canon!
STRENGTHS: Super fast (it took 15min to charge 4 AA Sony 2500 mAh batteries); Charges 4 AA or 4 AAA at a time; Includes free 4 AA Sony 2500 mAh batteries; In-built fan; Extra-long power cord - 6 feet (I measured it); Automatic shut-off function.WEAKNESSES: Does NOT support worldwide voltage; Input AC 100-120v only; Charges only NiMh batteries (Nickel Metal Hydrate); Exterior grey paint scratches and comes off easily with your nail; why was it painted anyway?!CONCLUSION: Overall it is a great charger for a fairly decent price. I wish it had worldwide voltage support and made exclusively in Japan (...). Unlike most people I do care about where products are made. This charger is made in China, which hopefully doesn't affect its quality.My another complaint is that it is layered with grey paint over its black plastic body. And paint comes off with your fingernail and reveals its black plastic body! Is it myopia of product designers or just Chinese workmanship? Thanks for attention.P.S. I've noticed that included Sony 2500 Mah Nimh batteries do NOT hold charge! I don't know what's the problem but I followed all precautions. After they got charged fully in Sony 15 minute charger the didn't last more then a few minutes in Sony CD player model D-NE306CK.Then I tried to fully discharge them in Mini MagLite flashlight and recharged Sony batteries in Duracell 1-hour charger. I put them in Sony CD player and put it away. Then when I wanted to listen to music 2-3 days later still the same problem they showed LOW CHARGE. Batteries do not hold charge, and they almost like new because in total they were probably charged less than 5 times. I don't know whether the batteries are defective but I'm not buying anymore Sony rechargeable batteries. They suck, at least mine although I bought them brand new directly from Amazon.I had much better with experience with Kodak AA 2300 Mah Nimh rechargeable batteries supplied with their 1-hour charger. They hold charge very good and last very long. By brother uses them for his Sony CD player and they keep working for about 1 week!I hope this warning P.S. is helpul.
Sennheiser Rs110 900 Mhz Wireless Rf Headphones are great. I have some RCA's that cost almost 3x what these did and they have given trouble from day 1 and finally completely died in a few short months. If you have a hearing problem they make TV enjoyable.
I recently purchased a Magellan Maestro 4000 GPS Unit and find it easy to use, very accurate and a great buy.I didn't need a lot of fancy features, just a GPS unit to get me to my destination. This unit features a nice large 4.3 inch screen, and is extremely easy to program and understand.I am very satisfied with this product.
Only thing I can say is that I used this for my laptop in the car while traveling and it keeps the laptop running and battery charged. Couple of things "bothered me" about this product...1. it gets pretty warm charging laptop battery 2. charge setting had to be set higher than battery rating for laptop to work with it.
Bought the linksys WPC54G wireless PC card for my HP pavilion ze4125 (AMD Athlon) running Windows XP with Service Pack 1a. Tried to install the Card as per instructions that came in the box, locks up my laptop everytime. The instructions tell to you turn off your laptop, insert the card, and XP should find new hardware. XP does find the Card and prompts you to insert the CD-ROM that has the drivers on it. It starts to copy over the drivers and then hangs. The only way to unfreeze your laptop is to pop the card out. If you reboot your laptop with the card in, it will sometimes hang at the initial windows screen (again, you will need to pop the card out to continue). I tried removing the drivers and installing from the CD-ROM instead, same problem. Every time you pop the card in, after you've installed the drivers, the laptop will hang (actually, the laptop is running - but the CPU usage is at 100% so everything is at a crawl). I also downloaded the latest drivers from the linksys website and searched the hp website for help. In addition I called the linksys help line and they said they never heard of this - but I've been seeing alot of similiar reviews for this card. If you are in the same situation that I am in, I suggest you try another card. Linksys obviously doesn't work with all laptops.
I purchased the refurbished unit to minimize cost. The vendor was 3BTECH. 3BTECH ships fast and their service is excellent! The WGR614 operates perfectly and has a broadcast range of about 150 feet despite concrete block walls in my office. 3BTECH explains that the unit ships without documentation but installation instructions are readily available on the web.
No drivers. Took the puppy back.
I recently purchased the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 noise cancelling headphones. They have performed as advertised! During recent flights, background noise was virtually eliminated. They fit comfortably around my ears and I experienced no discomfort during a three hour flight. A real bargain.
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.
I should have known but I'm a slow learner. I've had this pair in the past and forgot how I didn't like them. It produces a hollow sound that lacks stereo. I'm getting used to it and they will work until they get broken. THEN I'll buy a pair that works a lot better.
the digital frame was new in a never opened box as promised. Was delivered before the promised date. Everything is good.
The price was great. The picture took some time to get just right, but once I did, it was great. A CNET review discussed glare on the screen, but I have not seen this yet. Overall I am very happy.
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.
great price, quick delivery - I have been using this charger adapter set for awhile for my older ipod video, unfortunately it doesn't work for the iphone - double check your application for compatability - recommended
This antenna has to be assembled using simple tools (screwdriver). The instructions are reasonably clear although I initially installed the elements backwards. We attached the antenna to an internal HDTV card installed in a desktop computer and are using it indoors. It picks up more signals than our other antenna (one of those picture frame antennas). The main HD antenna towers are 10 miles away and they all reported maximum signal strength. We'll be trying it with some towers that are 30 miles away in another week or two and we'll report on that.
I have had these for over a month now and use them a lot to talk over skype and other VOIP channels. The headphones are great, havent had any issues with them so far. People on the other end say my voice is clear and without any noise - so I guess the mic works well too. I like the fact that the Mic can be flipped up and out of the way when listening to music only. The headphones could have been a tad lighter for me to give this 5 stars.
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.
It works great and is really convenient. I didn't have room for some of my programs before I got this.
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.)
I'm 15 and just starting out with photography. I purchased this camera with the kit lens (even though I've heard many people say not to do this), for convenience. It's way more than I expected. Very easy to handle, very good price.Overall, for a starter DSLR, it's awesome.
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.
The Ultimate CD-burner on the market. Plextor makes flawless burners! this is one of the fastest available so far. I have burned over 50 cd's and not one ruined! Burnproof technology does work and this drive has it. Burn an 80 min 12x CDR in just under 6 1/2 minutes! Easy to install, less than 5 minutes. All major cd software packages out there support it. There is nothing bad about this drive!
This product works exactly as advertised, it let's you add Sirius to newer model Sony headunits.You connect this to either your head unit or you can daisy chain this between a cd changer, to the Sirius connect, to your head unit.The unit is very buggy.Sometimes it wont turn on, other times it is constantly Linking (trying to find a Sirius signal)You wind up having to reset your head unit or in my case restarting my car.Either way, I am not happy with this product at all. Given it might be at "early adopter" stage of product development, but Sony should clearly be working on an updated version and actively hunt down anyone who has bought this and give them a newer working model.
Get tape good quality at a good price. Buy this blank tape.
not that great better than regular iphone headphones but not a bose at all.some songs play good but most are bad on these
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.
I ordered 3 of these batteries because they were so cheap. My package showed up with only one battery but the seller quickly shipped the other two to me. They don't hold a charge for anything. At least they were really cheap.
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 use this headphone for my laptop. I'm not a big fan of music, this headphone provides me enough sound quality when I playing games or watching movie. I wear glasses and it's comfortable. Nice choice for this price.
I bought this mount for a 32" sony lcd bravia. Installation was in the kitchen. I screwed the 3 in-line mounting screws directly to a stud located behind the drywall. I did predrill these holes with a smaller drill, so the stud would not crack. I can now move the tv over a wide range of angles and distances from the wall. It is a nice addition to our kitchen. I recommend this product. It has a solid design and is attractive. 5 stars.
This product is incredibly poorly designed. Like many, I use these earphones to listen to music while working out. The cord design is so poor that you hear incredibly loud and annoying sounds every time the cord brushes against you. I've never had this problem with other earphones, and it's so annoying that I'd be much better off listening to the much cheaper earphones that came with my MP3. I really regret wasting my $ on this product and strongly advise against buying it. I can't believe Sennheiser engineering is this bad!
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?
I bought these headphones two months ago and I just discovered today that one side doesn't work. It makes me sad because the sound quality was very good. However since they don't last long I don't recommend getting these. I only give two stars because the sound was good for the time it lasted.
I purchased this chip as it was listed as an accessory for the digital camera I was getting for my daughter. It doesn't fit the camera. I discovered this Christmas morning. Also the special discount code did not work for this purchase. In retrospect, I should have cancelled the whole purchase and gone to the local Circuit City. I saved money on sales taxes but lost the cost of the chip and the ability to use it in the camera as I wanted.You cannot trust the accessory lists. Buyer beware.
Quite a few of the Southern Cruisers M/C riding club I am a member of have this radio and suggested it strongly and Amazon.com for the best purchase place. I am very pleased with it so far.
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.
Surprised that after all the scratches on my dvd's this actually worked! Easy to use and small enough to store.
It sounds really good, much better than what I had. I'm not a tech expect, but I'm satisfied.
It doesn't fit my Ds all the way but im just happy it charges it even tho it doesn't completely fit.
I know this thing is pretty cheap but come in...it peeled the first time we fired it up. it is pretty at night when the fire is twinkling through the stars and moons..
My husband and I traveled overseas for the first time and this product was perfect for the long flight. It truly does cut out the background noise and made movie watching, listening to the IPod, and sleeping enjoyable.
I bought this because I kept losing my iTrip. It works great and I am very happy with it.
As others have posted, this case is great for carrying your Kindle and its related items.I have the KindleV1 in an M-Edge Executive Cover. It took a bit of wiggling to get it into the case the first time, but it fits comfortably. The smaller pocket holds reading glasses and the Kindle charger; reading light and headphones go in the zipper pocket.The case is a bit larger than I was expecting, but will easily slip into a carry-on bag or briefcase, making it a great way to keep all of my reading necessities together when travelling. Thanks to whoever thought of this great idea first!
The iPod Shuffle is a great digital music player for people on the go. Sure, the player only plays songs in order or random shuffle mode, and it is not easy to find a specific song. However, who wants to take time to sit there and scroll through menus to find something specific. Just fill it with songs that you really like, not whole albums with songs that you want to bypass. This iPod Shuffle plays hundreds of songs and lasts forever on one single battery charge. I have already made several long plane flights with the iPod Shuffle (7 hours or more each way), and I listened to the Shuffle continuously... with plenty of battery power to spare. Software and song loading is simple to use. The only drawback is that the only way to charge the battery is by docking it in the USB cradle connected to your computer. It would be nice to have a separate AC adapter for charging the Shuffle while traveling. Is there one?
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.
Since we already have a scanner and a separate photo printer I just wanted a simple deskjet printer to use for family and school projects. I spent a day or so researching a bunch of different types and decided on this one. I couldn't be happier. The print quality is fantastic and although it wasn't a priority for me I was thrilled with the speed it prints both color and black and white pages. Just had a paper jam this morning (did I mention I have kids?)and rather than spending 10 minutes trying to rip the paper out of the machine, it very nicely rolled the whole stack right out. I *love* this printer - and am amazed we got it for under $100.
this item is a waste of money it doesnt stand well on carpet it tips easy and down comes the cds to put back again. assembly (the parts didnt all fit together as notes stand tip was striped).
I tried various brands Sony, Bose etc, and as a professional musician and studio artist, I can say this has the best sound for an iPod player. It is perfectly equalized, and very powerful for its size. The remote is very handy also, being rf, and able to switch between playlists. Very well thought machine. The only strange problem is the iPod docks under the handle, not the most ergonomic design, but who cares about such a minor inconvenience, when everything else is so perfect.
At the time I purchased the case, Amazon called it "MID TOWER CASE 380W 9BAY BLACK" and nothing more. This case is in fact the Antec Sonata. It has a low noise 120mm rear fan, front panel usb/firewire/sound, 4 rubber grommet rotated 3.5" drive bays to help minimize hard drive vibrations, a quiet 380W power supply and a front dust filter. It also has 2 blue lights on the front that give the case a cool blue glow in a dark room. My minor gripe about the case is the sides and top of the case are a glossy black that can easily can pick up fingerprints, but luckily the front of the case doesn't have a glossy finish. Overall, it's yet another high quality product from Antec.
I was told this was the best transmitter on the market and so far we agree. I bought it for my husband for Christmas and it was the gift he was the most excited about. It works perfectly and we couldn't be happier with it.
September 2010 Update:I initially purchased this keyboard as an alternative to the full-size keyed Apple keyboard (the one before the current slim aluminum one). However, I would probably be fine with using Apple's new slim one.As for functionality, it's a great keyboard that feels pretty solid for being slim. My only gripe is that the driver to make the volume/eject buttons seems to make a few subtle things in OS X act odd (such as expand/collapse). Other than that, it's a great slim keyboard and cheaper alternative to Apples.
I bought one of these to scan in a bunch of old documents such as tax returns from the late 1970's.It has a lot more features than you would expect from the box and marketing information. With the Scanner Toolbox software you can easily re-program the three function buttons simply by selecting the new function from a drop-down menu. I set up one button for PDF.As of October 2009 Canon has new DRIVER software on its website for Windows 7 compatibility. The Canon website does not have the ArcSoft PhotoStudio software that comes on the CD.Version 6.0.1.132 of ArcSoft's PhotoStudio FOR CANON SCANNERS is available here: [...] NOTE: If you go to the ArcSoft website, all the "patch" links take you to their basic "buy version 6" links. The Canon OEM version does not qualify for the Upgrade price, so you would have to pay $80. Although the title and the various ArcSoft Forum pages indicate you have to have 5.5.0.91 or 5.5.0.93 installed to use the Canon upgrade, I had 5.5.0.75 and it worked. The upgrade does NOT uninstall the earlier version. Frankly, I tend to get confused by all the "bells and whistles" of Paint Shop Pro (I have versions 9, X and X2) and Adobe Photoshop Elements (ver. 7). I think I prefer ArcSoft 5.5 over 6, so I left both installed. When you first install 6.0.1.132 it will tell you there is a new version, which is 6.0.1.134. The ArcSoft software does install ArcSoft Connect Service, which checks for program updates, etc. You can turn that off with MSCONFIG -> Services -> uncheck ArcSoft Connect Daemon.Regarding the scanner, you may have trouble getting the colors on pale colored documents (such as tax returns) to scan properly. They may look washed out or even disappear, leaving a white background. This is because the Scan Driver has an Auto Tone feature that defaults to ON. The Unsharpen Mask and Auto Tone feature cause MAJOR changes. You can mess with them in Preview mode. Run a Preview scan and then just select the various features and it instantly updates the image. One thing I particularly like is the Text Enhanced scan mode, for (black & white) documents with some faded text (typewriters, multi-generation photocopies, etc.) It basically leaves the background normal but darkens any text. A lot of options may be unfamiliar, e.g., Descreen. The Help explains it clearly.Scan rate for colored images (tax returns) does seem a little slow. If you will be doing a LOT of scanning on a regular basis you may want a faster scanner, but may lose portability. Depending on the type of scan (color, etc.), the unit can emit a high-pitched whine. Someone said the unit could be used in a library but for such documents that would not be true unless you can go off to the side somewhere. It's not REALLY loud but could not be used, e.g., while listening to a lecture or in a library. This is not a malfunction, it is because the motor actually starts and stops constantly to move minute amounts. But, hey, if you REALLY needed it you probably could run the scanner IN a briefcase to kill the noise.The Scanner Toolbox software lets you choose your output software. So, for instance, it scanned tax documents, generated a PDF and I set it to transfer PDF's to Adobe Acrobat instead of Adobe Reader. You can choose your OCR, image editing, and PDF software.This is the size and weight of an average laptop. You could fit it in many laptop bags along with the laptop. It is mainly plastic, plus the glass scan area, so it is about as fragile/sturdy as a laptop. It is USB powered, so it doesn't have a power supply and you can't scan directly to a flash drive or memory card.
I purchased this Skyworth AC/DC TV a little over a year ago for a travel trailer I own. It was turned on for the first time a few months ago and worked fine at first. Now it slowly bleeds the picture to black and will not turn back on. Sometimes if it sits for a day or two I can get about an hour of use before it goes black again. Because it was purchased over a year ago I have no warranty recourse. This is a piece of junk. Stay clear of these units. I have read no good reviews since mine went bad.
These headphones didn't blow me away, but they are great for the listed price of $20. Bass is minimal (forget 'em if you're into hip-hop). As an unemployed college student these were the best I was able to afford after my other set suddenly stopped working.They look and feel pretty cheap e.g. the thin plastic headband, the length adjustments. The cord is way too long for the on-the-go listener,so keeping it tied up to the appropriate length is a must. Not much to look at, but for me that's a plus, as I didn't want a set that looked like princess leia's side-buns - i.e. they aren't bulky or any sort of fashion statement. The ear padding is pretty comfortable, but after extended listening ( 4+ hours) they may get a bit uncomfortable.If you are looking for a new set of quality headphones at a decent price, then these are probably the set for you. Certainly a major upgrade from ipod ear buds or any other similar basic set. All in all, these headphones are good. They're cheap (not a huge investment), comfortable, and really, a nice sound.
This light works well up to 7 or 8 feet. The color looks natural on people, and it isn't too bright for talent looking at the camera. If you need something stronger, there are options, but this is great for taking grain out of the picture, and adding nice light at shorter ranges.
Surprisingly enough, these headphones came out of the box with the wire already loose and causing some crackling sound when the wires were jostled. Plus, they sound horrible!
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 Love My IRiver is Execelent , The Sound is GreatThe Options and the Quality is Awesome !!I Recomend
i originally bought this for my daughter on her 4th bday in august. i was a little worried she wouldn't be able to work it, but just after a day or so she got it. i do wish the screen was bigger for what we paid. i just had to purchase another one becuase her 1 year old brother threw hers across the room and broke it. i guess now we'll have 2 sets of headphones :). the other would have lasted alot longer if my 1 year old hadn't broke it :(. luckily i found 1 really cheap...YEAAAA!!!!! there are other dvd players for the same price with a bigger screen, but they don't have Dora on it.
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
Before you buy this camera, Google "D80 autofocus problems". This camera has major autofocus problems and lots of people are experiencing it. My next door neighbor has this camera as well and she's having the same problem. I love all the bells and whistles on the camera and all the different options, but my Kodak Easy Share takes better pictures.I had a Nikon N70 before I bought the D80 and I loved it. Based on this experience, I will probably never buy a Nikon again.
GET IT IT WORKS WITH EVERYTHING EVEN AUDIOVOX!!! IF IT DOESNT WORK WITH AUDIOVOX FOR YOU GO TO AUDIOVOX.COM ON MAY 1 AND GET MEMORY JUST FOR THE MPDJ MP3 PLAYER!
I was leery of buying this product with so few reviews for fear that the sellers themselves wrote the reviews to entice us to purchase the products. But I needed power cords for two iBooks at home and didn't want to spend money on such old machines that are already outside their apple care contracts.So ordered two of these and sooo glad I did. They work perfectly. Do they look as well made and sleek as the original apple products? No...but they aren't ugly or anything and they're not expensive. I thought they looked cheap at first, than realized they look like all pc adapters do...only these are white to match the ibooks.Definitely worth the money.
I commute via park and ride bus in Houston daily. The only way I find the bearable is to listen to the NPR news. I have tried two fairly cheap Sony handheld Fm radios, but there are some parts of the commute where the audio breaks down badly with hiss and interference, and some days the whole commute seems this way. After a week with the Sangean DT-210V, I am happy with the reception on the entire journey. It is marginally better set to mono, and it is news, not music that I listen to. Even set to stereo, the reception is far superior to my other two units, and pretty close to the reception I get from my car on the odd occassion I have to drive in. It costs a bit more, but the extra cost is well worth it for the better reception.
Did an upgrade from my turtle beach card. I'm very impressed with the sound quality, the FPS increase in my games, and the ability to do the EAX models without impacting my FPS. Would highly recommend.
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!
First of all let me say that I am more than pleased with how this little card is performing but I want to mention that what is pictured as the card (TRENDnet TEW-623PI v1.0R) is not what is shipped...in fact, the item that gets shipped is version 3.0R which is even better. The 3.0R version supports the IEEE 802.11n standard (not draft although the card supports both) and seems to be working flawlessly. With Windows 7 the installation is literally plug and play as Win 7 can automatically find the driver. Highly, highly, highly recommend this card.
These are probably the most comfortable headphones I've ever tried. They slip on over the ear, and you almost forget they are there. Sound quality is pretty decent for $15 dollar headphones, they're actually than the $40 dollar KOSS headphones I had before these. I broke my first set, and promptly replaced them, and this set has lasted me for over 4 years of very heavy abuse. They tend to act like a set of weights, and when one falls the other goes with it twice as hard. I've run over the cord with my computer chair, sat on them, accidentally doused them in water, and a whole other variety of hazards. And through all that, they work as well as they day I bought them.I have absolutely no issue with these headphones except maybe that they're kind of bland looking. It still doesn't stop them from being the best bargain I've ever purchased. And this is coming from a guy who basically avoids buying anything Sony. Highly recommended for cheap travel headphones.
I rated 5 because this product perfectly matched my lens. The only problem here is when you shoot with flash (built-in flash), a shadow would appear on the image but it doesn't matter to me since i am using an external flash when shooting at alow light environment.
I debated for 3 weeks on to buy or not to buy this atomic clock based on reading the reviews several times over here. I did buy it and the setup was quicker than I thought,put batteries in the sensor first and then the clock and about 10 minutes later the time set itself. I just had to set the time zone to central and i was done. Have not had to touch it since!
First off I would like to say that I do own several top of the line gaming headsets such as the Astro A40, Turtle Beach X41, Tritton AX360 and AX Pro and these actually had better 3D directional sound than the X41 and the Astro A40. I didn't get these for myself but since they were so cheap I got 3 of them for each of my cousins.The vocals and sound quality suck with these headphones, every time that someone says something they end up sounding like Shakira singing.. You know.. like how she sounds like she's underwater when she sings?Anyways, the headphone isn't the amazing thing, it's the decoder box! I swear when I plugged my sisters TB X11 in it, it sounds just like I was plugging it into my Astro Mixamp. The decoder box can turn any stereo headset into a Virtual 5.1 surround sound headset/headphones just like the Mixamp and TB DSS. (Amplified headset recommended.)For the price I paid at $11 plus $7 for shipping it was well worth it because even if the original headphone that came along with it is bad with the vocals and sounds, you can use any stereo headset/headphones and it will work wonderful! I even tried it with my HPA2 and it's gorgeous!Secrets out and now everyone will want one of these for the decoder box! But seriously though, I wouldn't pay anymore than $20 shipped for these. So manufactures and resellers think twice before upping the price again!Price 5/5 $11 + $7 shippingEase of use 5/5Sound Quality 2.5/53D Surroundings in FPS games and others. 3.5/5 &lt;=Better than A40, TB X1, TB X11, TB X3, TB X31, TB X4, and TB X41 No lie!Comfortability 5/5
I got it for my daughter. She was starting to scatch theoutside of the dvd player(she is 2). Our 7" portable phillips dvd player fits perfect. It fits so it doesn't slide around. It is a wonderful product for the price.
I've had my "cool lift" for about a week, and it works beautifully. It's a simple foam pad that lifts the back of your laptop off the desk surface, requiring less work by your machine's cooling fan (ergo longer battery life if you're portable). My Toshiba has a hot spot under my left wrist, and the lift has improved that dramatically. The added benefit is a comfortable typing angle on a table or desk (I'm not sure why another reviewer thought this was for your lap [different product - see lap desk], or why they would be placing their laptop on a slanted surface and expecting this item to hold it in place [duh]). The product is smaller than your laptop, but offers solid support with virtually no "give" as you work. Finally, it's small size also allows you to throw it in the briefcase or backpack without sacrificing a lot of room.I notice there are currently two offerings of this same product from amazon.com at two different price points. One listing adds four bucks to the price and offers FREE Super Saver shipping. This would be the best way to go if you're looking for a deal, as the shipping from Handstands is six and a half bucks.
I just got this and it didn't work with my G4 Powerbook. I found a tip online that fixed it. While plugging the keypad into the USB, hold down the number lock key and release it once plugged in. If that doesn't work, plug in the keypad, then hold down the number lock key for a few seconds. That last one worked like a charm for me.
Ok First i will state : DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.Simply put this is the worst set of earbuds i have ever bought.Straight out of the box, it was showing signs of faulty wiring.I would go to plug them in, and the sound would distort, I would twist and twirl the plastic near the connector to get my sound to be balanced.I had these items for 1 day, i am returning them as soon as i can. Don't make the same mistake I did.
This is a really good choice for a sturdy inexpensive stand. It's really lightweight, due to a lot of plastic fittings, but it's smooth, sturdy, and easy to use. The air cushioning also works well. That may give up over time, but it worked great out of the box. It's not a substitute for a good c-stand, but it also weighs about a quarter as much too. I'm actually buying two more of these.
This unit was a piece of junk. The DVD player quit reading DVDs only a couple months after purchase. I contacted Samsung and they said all you have to do is pay for shipping of the unit to SASCOA, E. Providence R.I. (my nearest repair center)and they will repair the unit and ship it back. There the unit sits. They don't pay for return shipping - you do (they didn't even tell me it was repaired - but they did tell me when I called that "Wow, I'm surprised they haven't sold it on you, they're authorized to do that if it sits for more than two weeks". Samsung didn't care who told me that I only had to pay for one way shipping, SASCOA is very unprofessional and they pretty much told me they don't care about the consumer, they work for Samsung. I will never buy a Samsung product again, no matter what the reviews. Customer service is poor at best. They only want your money, not your return for more products.
I have a very old Sony receiver with only one digital audio input. This devise has allowed me to plug in my X-box, cable receiver and DVD player so i can get surround sound.
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!
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.
I have had this mouse probably since it came out. It is so nice and smooth, and unlike the other reviewer, I have had no problems with it veering in the wrong direction. In addition, this mouse is very durable and doesn't "feel like its going to crumble in your hand" as the other reviewer stated. My scroll wheel doesn't work in Firefox but it does in all other programs. I think this is a Firefox problem though, because my brother has a Microsoft mouse that's scroll wheel doesn't work in Firefox either. I plan on buying another one for my other computer.
after 60 000 pages you will have spend well over 4000$ in consumables apart from the required tonersafter 4000 pages complete replacement of low stater toners600$every 15000 pages500$ belt kitevery 60000 but really about 40000 pagesa wopping 799$ fuser kit replacementWhat a joke on brothers part. Contacted them and they admit their fault but far from ready to correct their disaster. I even heard they send free belt kits to calm the furious responses of customers. Simply not buying anything with their name on it!
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.
Product works as described. No problem using it. The ordering, shipping, tracking and delivery of the product was without any problem at all. Good job by the seller.
I was looking for a digicam with ultra zoom that I could basically use for point and shoot purposes along with video. I went to the Steves-digicams.com website and found this in the category of "best of" under the super zoom cameras. Turned out this was the smallest size brand of zoom cams and was actually under $300 at another reputable online store. I decided to give it a try and figured that Olympus specializes in cameras so it shouldn't be too bad.At first, I couldn't believe the camera was so small. When I started playing around with it, I was pleasantly surprised that the video function lasted more than the usual 3 minute limit that most other cameras have. I tested it up to 5 min then turned it off. I also was happpy with the zoom and the pop-up flash. Often, I take it to b-ball games and other events and don't want the flash accidentally going off. Picture quality outside is great but inside, its a bit suspect. But I'm not really anal about all my shots. The shot-taking speed is a bit slower than the Canon A75 I used and that is a bit annoying but its ok.Overall, if you want a great zoom camera thats smaller than any other, is a good value, and is versatile then get this camera.
Don't be fooled by the cheesy blue color or the price. these Pyles sound superb. I was putting in a whole new system and then some in my sister's honda, replacing factory, on a limited budget so i took a chance. I was blown away by the sound that 4 of these put out. I personally have always put Pioneer in my cars...but I think these changed my life. for the price, these can not be beat. they may look cheap in the pics, but they look and sound good in person. if you are not an audio enthusiast like myself and require the best of the best, these are the speakers for you. i would highly recommend these speakers to anyone any day.
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.
Bought the binoculars for my husband for Christmas & he says they are really good.
Call me a glutton for punishment. When my first Palm died after a mere 12 months, I tried again. The second one lasted about 6 months. My thought is that the battery system in Palm is defective. And since you can't replace the battery yourself, you are out of luck when you can no longer reboot the unit.The handwritting option never worked at all on my first unit & just a little on the 2nd. If this is what attracts you to the Palm - don't bother.I did like the way it interfaced with the PC so you could type large amounts of information instead of using the stylus, but overall I am very very disappointed and will look for another company for my next organizer.
I owned another Lexmark printer before this one, and this one prints twice as fast. The automatic document feeder comes in handy, and works quite well, especially considering the price. The printer driver supports two-sided printing; it prints the odd-numbered pages first, then pauses while you take those pages out and flip them and place back into the tray, then it prints the other side.The photo printing, even using the standard color cartridge is very impressive. Using the photo "31" cartridge yields slightly better results-the photos are printed a little too dark with the standard cartridge. But most people won't be able to notice a difference.The fax has a lot of features, but it is a pain to configure. I just use the Microsoft Fax driver instead of the Lexmark fax driver. You can use the fax without having to have the computer on; that is useful at times.You can also use it as a copy machine without having to have the computer on. Quite handy to get a quick copy and not have to wait a few minutes to boot the computer.
The Canon BCI-3e Multipack Ink Tanks (4 Pack) arrived in a timely way. Thanks. R. Rothenberg; 2.17.08.
I verified at the manufacturer's website to make sure this was compatible with my TV. It did not indicate I would need to spend $80 more for an adapter plate.
I bought this product on a whim to see if I could replace the battery in my wife's mini instead of tossing it out. She upgraded to the Ipod Touch, but I hated to get rid of an otherwise solid mp3 player b/c of a dead battery.The shipment arrived on time with all the tools, great instructions, and of course the battery. In case you want more assurance you are doing things right, I found a great instructional video on CNET, but you don't need it if you follow the included instructions. Just search for "Replace Ipod Mini battery" and you'll find it on CNET if you feel the need.FYI, you are going to mar the case. No avoiding it unless you are a true surgeon. But it's no big deal.Took less than 10 minutes. Now my young daughter has a perfectly functioning Ipod and it cost me like $15 after tax and shipping.Highly recommended.
I have ordered this item before and this order was just the same, a quality item at a good price.
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!
Even after reading really good reviews on these speakers, I was still skeptical because of the price. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. We hung them in the rafters of a very large pavillion. They are playing in conjunction with some very nice home sterio speakers. The Dual speakers actually sounded best. The sound is very clear and true. No distortion. I would recommend these to anyone looking for an outdoor solution. I intend on getting another set for my garage.
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.
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 :)
This was everything I expected and more! Good heavens! I am very happy and listen to it everyday and it works with all the stuff I have plugged into it.
I bought this but it's mute now that I got rid of that awful phone it went into. I now have an I-phone and it's not an issue.
I use this product (DB8) and I am very satisfied. I have recomended it to 3 other of my friends and they also tell me they are very happy with the performance. I'm older and don't like to pay to watch commercials. I grew up with over air broadcast and paying $4o-$90 a month for satalite or cable is silly. They also cut up to 70% of the picture quality out of the transmission in order to cram 200 or more channels into the cable line, mostly junk channels I never watch. My friends come over to watch football and tell me my picture quality is way better than their cable that they have pay extra in order to get "HD". I'm very happy to have a very good picture and not throw away a lot of $$$$ every month.
It was delivered earlier than when I was expecting it. Perfect Bag for camera and accessaries. Once again I am very pleased with this purchase.
The unit is ok if you never have had a Tivo DVR. If like me you can't live without Tivo then you have to scour ebay for used Directv tivos. Why Directv broke up with Tivo I will never understand. When I wanted to add another DVR to my existing Tivo I let myself be talked into a R15 by a tech who had both and told me the r15 was better. I had it for 2 days and hated it. The most important button for me is the pause button. On Tivo its the 2nd biggest button on the remote, is dead center, and is the only yellow one as well. On the R15 its a tiny button to the left of middle. I returned it and asked for a refurbished Tivo. Two days later a new r15 arrived FedEx. I asked again for a refurb tivo and two days later another r15 came. This happened 4 times before they admitted to me that they can request a Refurb tivo but if the warehouse doesn't have one they send the r15. I went on ebay and bought a used tivo.I have no idea why Directv tried to reinvent the wheel but I hear the new heads of Directv are looking to rekindle their relationship. One could only hope. I now have 4 receivers in the house. My kids both have the r15 for the last year without any problems.Bottom line if you never had a Tivo you will probably like the r15. If you have used Tivo you probably will be using ebay.
This speaker system provides great sound and matches the decor of my 50 inch Panasonic plasma TV. Highly recommended. Quick delivery from J&R.
The fiber cord came really fast. works great and have no problems with it. I would recommend this to anyone looking for it! I was very pleased when they gave me a 3 day ship date and even more pleased when it came in 2! the fiber cord works perfectly!
What is the dimension of this carrying case? Without this key information, I can't take a risk to buy it. I am looking for a case can hold my Olympus Accura Zoom 105, which has a dimension of 4.8&quot;(W)x2.6(H)x1.8(D).
The Palm IIIc organizer is one of the smallest color handhelds on the market, and fits neatly into your shirt pocket or purse. A rechargeable lithium ion battery lasts more than two weeks with normal use, and recharges in your HotSync cradle in just minutes a day... An optional recharger kit is great when you're away from your PC. You can also charge up during auto or air travel, making this the ultimate organizer for road warriors and mobile professionals alike... Keep your meeting times, contacts and other information organized in this elegant device with an active matrix TFT color screen for stunning, full-color data display... The Palm IIIc handheld also supports any of the thousands of applications already available for Palm handhelds, with new color applications available for download every day... Use the HotSync cradle to quickly backup and exchange information between your PC and your Palm handheld, as well as many popular PIMs like Symantec ACT! and Microsoft Outlook... With the PalmModem Accessory, you can access your desktop PC remotely in just minutes using a standard phone line. Now you can check e-mail, access information from the office, or schedule a group meeting... Use the infrared beam to exchange business cards, phone lists, data, memos and add-on applications with other IR-enabled Palm OS devices... 8MB stores approximately 10,000 addresses, 5 years of appointments (approximately 3,000), 3,000 To Do items, 3,000 memos, 400 e-mail messages and lots of extra applications, books, language translators, image viewers, dictionaries, games, and more... Items Included in the Box: Palm IIIc handheld Synchronizing HotSync cradle and battery recharger (120 VAC, 60 HZ), Metal stylus, Palm Desktop organizer software, Handbook, Getting Started Guide, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (internal), DB-25 adapter, Protective flip lid, Palm III Series Accessory Catalog... A great improvement to an already fantastic device, but can you really justify the drastic price difference between the Palm IIIxe and the Palm IIIc?
A very good LITTLE camera!Fits easily in a shirt pocket or pants.The zoom is adjustable all the way to 115.Tried the macro also, it came out extremely CLEAR.A nice camera...thanks again Amazon.Com &amp; Pentaxps, many features, tried em all, they all are easy to understand, you'll be taking excellent pictures within minutes of loading the battery &amp; film.They recommended using 400, but my first roll of 200 film worked exceedingly well.Very satisfied
I recently purchased two of these keychains to give as Christmas gifts this year. I read all the reviews and even though they aren't stellar, I decided to give it a go. Now I'm sorry I did. I have Windows XP and even with all the assistance given here in various reviews I was still unable to get the pictures loaded into the keychain. And it took FOREVER just to get the message that the software installed. This is really waaaay too much work for just a simple keychain. If I were you I would look elsewhere for a digital keychain. There's a reason this one costs under ten bucks.
Just a really fine item!Had for six years, hundreds of pages a month, and never a problem! Quiet, truly reliable fast machine!The best office printer for black and white. And cartridges last for six to eight months depending on how much you pull it out and rock it back and forth! Give it an A++!
Worked well for protecting my ipod and looks stylish too.
This mouse gave me problems after only about a month of light use. It seems that the USB reciever has to be so within 3 feet of the mouse to be reliable. Also, there's lots of interference if there are USB cables near the receiver, which makes some of your USB ports unusable. For a lower price, I got the Logitech 200, which is sturdier and has a more reliable connection.
While copying music to my mp3 player, I was asked by Creative Labs if I wanted to update the current operating software so I said yes. After the operating software was updated, the device stopped working stating that there was a firmware problem and no further explanation. I went to Creative Labs site and left an e-mail with their customer service dept. and was informed that I would have to mail the device to them in order for it to be fixed and that it was going to cost me another $50.Needless to say, I'm very upset since I've already spent enough money buying the device in the first place. Therefore, I recommend to everyone not to update their firmware and avoid buying their products altogether.
I purchased these for my cabin in MT for outdoor listening by our camp fire...about 25 yards away from location. Reviews were quite high so I decided to go for it. I think the sound is fairly accurate with good mid range and lows for inexpensive speakers, but these do require a bit of power to drive...I had Polk audio speakers earlier, and they only required half the volume. Overall, I am pleased, but maybe need a more powerful reciever than my old Yamaha...
As one who is not particularly technically sophisticated, I have been amazed and delighted by this product. It is remarkably easy to use as is the software that comes with it. Every CD I have burned with it has been perfect. My primary use is to make CDs of my digital pictures and it has been so helpful in preserving space on my hard drive. I am using a Belkin USB2 adaptor card with an HP Omnibook notebook computer. I am a true novice but was up and running with the PlexWriter in just a few minutes and have had consistent good results.
A standard memory card that I used with my PSP, came in and worked just fine and hasn't stopped working since.
I ordered this for my mom's new camera. I have the same one in red. It is a great, durable case for a ultracompact camera. (We both have a Canon Elph Powershot.) I like the fact that it has slots on the inside of the flap for a couple memory cards. I have also tucked some cash, a credit card, and ID in the case along side the camera and it all fit fine. You can remove the wrist strap if you prefer. The only slight improvement I think Olympus could make it to allow the wrist strap to open so it can be looped around something like a belt or purse strap for extra security. I highly recommend this product.
Bought it a couple of weeks ago and love my new MP3 player. It is very easy to use, charges quickly though the USB port and it is just so cute (girl thing).
This antenna did about the same if not a little worse than an omni-directional antenna I bought at Radio Shack. After I bought a power booster for this antenna, it did a better job than the omni-directional antenna.
This bag is well thought out. There is a place for everything, and I mean everything. I purchased this bag for a two week trip to Baja and then the BVI's. I brought a Canon d20 with battery pack, a 15mm, 28-70, 28-300 lenses, a Sony hd video cam, laptop, cables and cords, chargers etc. and it all fit nicely. a little heavy yes, but comfortable to wear.
Item arrived as described and was used on vacation. Excellent and sharp images recorded my vacation memories. Looking forward in getting more Panasonic HD mini DV tapes.Thank you
This is a "Cat 5" cable, right?Where are my five kittens???
I got this for Christmas, and I love it! After I got it to finally work, of course.We are a strictly Mac household, and it really rankled when I initially found out that the iQue is supposedly not compatible with Macs. I thought originally that I could use Virtual PC to sync it and install the maps. After a full day of pulling my hair out, I gave up and started researching on the web. There's a wonderful bunch of people from PDAstreet.com who actually got the problem (pretty much) licked. This is the website that enabled me to hotsync the ique and download my maps using OS X and VPC: http://www.lycestra.com/iQueDoc/ .I'm waiting for the SD cards to get here so that I can download all the maps. So far, the local ones work just fine.I'm giving this 4 stars because of the Mac compatibility issue. I think Garmin should make it work natively with OS X. I thought about sending it back when I couldn't get it to work, but I know it will break my husband's heart (he was the one who gave it to me). I'll be sure not to buy any more Garmin products, though, until they get this compatibility issue resolved.
I seriously considered an iPod Nano and an iRiver Clix before buying a Shuffle. I use it for one single purpose: at the gym. Because of this narrow purpose, I have never felt the need for a screen to navigate. At first I wondered how I would find all my favorite songs, but then realized they are all my favorites. After all, it is MY music collection.The 1Gb size is certainly adequate and loading from iTunes is easy. Neither have I found battery life to be a problem. I just plug it in whenever I am at my computer, and it juices up, if not completely, then certainly to a level to get me through the next workout. I LOVE the size. I clip it to my sports top and it stays in place without feeling heavy.I bought Sensenheimer sport earphones, after finding the Apple ones uncomfortable.The only negatives are that the music quality lacks some bass (addressable somewhat with iTunes functionality and choice of earphones) and the 'sort' function in iTunes does not seem to carry over to the Shuffle playlist.Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. If you listen to music in multiple settings (or moods) or are a fan of audiobooks and podcasts, then maybe the Shuffle's simplicity is not for you. But for as a workout aid, it is $80 well spent.
The advert here on Amazon clearly says: USB interface Requires Pentium PC [blah blah]...or Macintosh with USB port running Mac OS 9, OS 10.x or higher. NOT TRUE!!!
The binoculars were too heavy and would require a bearer to be used effectively. The sale article did not clarify the weight (Although calling them &#34;supergiant&#34; should have been a clue) so when the box arrived, I opened it in disbelief then repackaged it and returned it the same day. The cost to me was incovenience of having to return the binoculars.
I have had this little guy for about 3 years.I love it. It is well designed and works like a charm.It clips on your camera strap so that it is always available.
Awsome! that is what i have to say! this is just a great turntable. all the features are there, preamp, reverse play, 33/45/78 rpm, anti-skate mechanism, pitch shift, pitch quartz lock, light for dark listening sessions, S - shaped arm, and a million other ones that i missed...automatic on/off button....that are very usfull and available at a low price on this great turntable, compared to the pricier models such as the Technics Sl1200, which has less features and costs more than 3 times as much. The quality is superb, and the hum some people talked about in previous reviews, is just audible when i turn my receiver all the way up to max listening on headphones. I have had this turntable for almost a year and listen to it about 1 to 2 hours a day almost every day, and still I haven't had the slightest problem. Overall, this is a great machine, don't hesitate when chosing between this and another turntable, to chose this one
seriously! I love it! My room is so dark and when I tried taking pics of it with my old camera, they came out black, but with this, they look the same in the picture as in real life. Better actually cause my carpet looks clean, lol. But this camera is great! The Picture quality is amazing and you cna connect it to your TV and could make silent movies that way if you wanted to. I can't connect it to my computer though, but that's a problem with Windows ME, not the camera. If you have Windows ME you should upgrade to XP anyway, lol. But it works perfectly fine on my parent's computer. It does have a lense cap, but it won't let you take pics with it on which is real good. The battery recharges ral fast and the recharger thingy that comes with is real nice. Ooh, and I dropped it and it still works fine :) This little camera has so many features I haven't even gotten to all of them yet. It's way spiffy :D
I bought these for my daughter, who loved them for a couple of weeks and then didn't love them after the right side of the headset stopped generating any noise whatsoever. This happened outside the 30-day return window, so I'm going in digital circles trying to figure out how to get a repair or replacement. Wish me luck.
This is wonderful for laptop users that travel or like to move your laptop around a lot. If I leave my laptop somewhere I hate having to worry about tripping over wires and wires everywhere just look bad. This is really small and compact! Perfect for traveling too. I've used it for about 8 months now and it hasnt had one problem...it still recoils well!
I have one of the standard kodax avantix cameras, and I must say that I can't tell the difference between this and Kodak film in my camera. I see another reviewer mentioned problems with his olymus and a difference when used in it. My camera is not one of the more expensive one, so I don't expect mych out of it. I find that the pictures are good for my average use. SO check this out, not a problem in my book, but you may have to check for yourself.
Outstanding features, but there are several negatives!I am a long-time HP loyalist, having used HP calculators for the past 25+ years. I have used a 48SX for the last 10 years, and recently decided to acquire a 49G to aid me in some college level math classes (algebra &amp; calculus).I find that the 49G has a wealth of advanced features including a greatly improved equation writer, and the CAS system is very, very nice also. If you want a feature-rich calculator, look no further, but there are three characteristics that I consider negative:1. The manuals are possibly the worst I have yet seen - they lack a great deal of information. Even with the Advanced User Guide, there should be many more examples.2. The keys are quite different than any previous model HP that I have ever worked with (I have owned six HP's so far, not including the 49G), and I believe that they are definitely a step backward. I find that I have to press harder, and sometimes even twice to get the function / number entered. The keys feel cheaper to me than any previous model; they appear to be molded rubber instead of plastic. I have never had a key on any of my previous HP calculators wear off, even after extended use, but I have seen a photo of a 49G owned by a user where the label had worn off. I consider this a serious issue that I hope HP will correct in future calculators.3. The colors of the left and right-shifted functions on the 49G are red and blue, and is tough to see in some ordinary lighting situations against the brushed light-blue background of the faceplate. Although the 49G color pattern is cool and modern looking, the color pattern of the 48SX or 48GX series are much easier to see. I would far prefer the color patterns on the older models for ease of visibility over the new color pattern any day.In closing, the new functionality is very impressive, but I believe that HP made three serious blunders on this calculator series. I hope that the development team working on the next generation calculator from HP will learn a lesson that newer is not always better, and that you should change a characteristic only if it is an improvement.
Main problem - the built-in level was off, so when we put the TV on the wall we immediately noticed it was tilted down on the right side. Taking the TV down and repositioning and re-drilling the frame cost us about an hour. Also I'd say this frame does not appear to be as strong as others I've worked with. The box claims 220lbs. but I wouldn't try more than half that.Finally this frame does not tilt down! Only tilts up. Not what I thought I was buying.
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 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've had these for about a year now and haven't even looked at them for about as long. Which is good because based on some of the reviews I'd seen, I thought that I would be replacing them every 3-6 months. But so far so good, they haven't exploded or caught my house on fire yet (although they do get very hot). I bought these after the cable company wouldn't install ethernet in my living room for XBox Live. I'm glad I found them, too, because Wi-Fi wasn't nearly fast enough. Now I can stream HD movies to my XBox from my computer instantly and play online with no lag. I do not advise using Media Center )if you have an enabled computer) to manage your media streaming, just allow your XBox to access Windows Media Player instead. Media Center is ridiculously slow to start up and can't play some of the formats that WMP can. (Oh, and they were $200 when I bought them and still worth it)
Few things in life amaze me to the point to which i write a review but here geos: This is a long review but really worth reading explains everything.I've had it for a week now and i just want to say it honestly exceeded my expectations. This thing works so well its unbeleivable, i thought it wouldn't really work but my previous laptop cooler broke down so i decided to try because i didn't wanna spend alot of money. This thing is just great lifes your laptop and makes it great for typing much more comfortable, i guarantee a 100% that your laptop will be much much cooler and all overheating problems will be eliminated. But you will have no heating problems if your fan just works properly. It lifts it up properly so it allows the air to be circulated. Just wanted to clarify what other low rating reviews failed to justify, yes this thing is tiny i mean i have a 17 inch laptop and i can pretty much tell you this thing isn't huge i would give it like 11 inches. But it is small for a reason it doesn't cover the fan vents which are under your laptop usually on the far left side, so the air will come out with no problems whatso ever. Second thing it is very safe it will hold your laptop up and it most definetly will not slip unless you positioned it wrong in the first place. Overall, exceeded my expectation for the price and i can tell from 2 years of experience with laptop coolers it works 10x times better.This would make a really great purchase.
This laptop is stylish, lightweight, and the screen display is especially great. However, those are about the only good things I can say about it. I owned my laptop for about a month before it stopped working.The power would cut out after it was on for more than a few minutes. Sony phone support insisted that I reformat the drive before they would believe that it was a hardware problem. Their onsite service sounded like a great idea until the repair person showed up at my door. The first person had to replace my entire motherboard but broke the keyboard while putting the machine back together. The second repair person flaked on the appointment to fix the broken keyboard. More than 2 months since the problem started, I am still waiting for Sony to send a third repair person out to fix the hardware issue. Sony support has made it seem as though it is my fault that the laptop is not working; have been less than polite; have kept me on hold for hours; and have run me around in bureaucratic circles trying to get a brand new computer fixed.In summary, considering the faulty hardware and terrible service Sony has to offer, I would recommend that you buy an Apple PowerBook or an IBM ThinkPad for the same price.
I ordered this to provide a quick solution for my office. I worked perfectly out of the box and offers the quality of sound I was hoping for. It is not my primary music system but is great to use while I am working.
As with most Macally products this ICEKEY usb keyboard is great. For the price you will not find a better keyboard. The key action and feel is natural and comfortable. It has a great elevation with the optional angled setting. Comes with 2 usb ports on the keyboard which is a cool feature. Works perfect with my Macbook and all of the secondary and Apple specific keys work perfectly after installing the driver.Obviously this is not a luxury keyboard. There is no backlighting, the key labels are laminated or glued on and are not etched into the keys. That being said, it looks very high quality. The actual keyboard itself is matt white and clean looking. The back end of the keyboard is also white, but a gloss look with clear plastic bumpers on the end. If you own Apple products this will match seamlessly.
I bought this wireless router about 6 months ago and have not had experienced any problems at all, and I use my laptop daily at home. The link quality is excellent all through my house and in the backyard. I do have a small house, though (1600 sq ft). Don't have any issues to report as never had to reboot or troubleshoot in any way. Installation was piece of cake too.I'm very pleased with this Netgear router. And you can't beat the price. Give it 5 stars.
I bought this scanner based on reviews I read on here, BH Photo and other sites. I have about 10,000 slides to scan. These slides are of family events over the last 40 years or so plus my own vacations as an adult. My goal was to be able to batch scan these slides. I want good quality but also can't spend the next year doing each slide by hand. I thought this would be a good choice. The software is horrible and crashes often. I bought a copy of Vuescan and that worked great. Quality of the scans was decent not awesome. Sufficient for what I wanted to do.Based on the reviews I read I bought 2 of the 100 slide Braun carousels. However my experience proved that the 50 slide tray was the best choice. The 100 slide carousels frequently missed. The 50 slide tray never did that. Only jammed once but the slides mounts were not perfect.However I returned it after scanning a few hundred slides. The power supply died. I was not impressed with that and decided to buy the Nikon model even though it is much more expensive, especially when adding the slide feeder. Once my slides are scanned I will sell it and recover most of my money. I figure if the power adaptor lasts less than 2 weeks it is a piece of junk.Also it only includes the USB interface now.
Great player -- works beautifully. Drag and drop file management via Windows Explorer, Nautilus/Konqueror, or Finder. No need for extra software. The Vibez will automatically update the internal database, so searching and managing playlists on the fly works flawlessly.The best price out there for a 12GB flash player.
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.
Although the box the cooler came in touts "extra quiet", it's anything but. It's very loud, but for the price, it's fine.
I like it. But actually I can not fix the screw tight enough so that the body handle often looses a little. I don't know why.
Really helpful. Great price. We would be lost without it 100 times already. Also works perfectly in Canada.
I bought a stack of these and every one failed to burn. I then went and bought some Verbatim dvd dl r and FIRST TIME it burns perfect. This was on a MacBook Pro.
With this AC adapter it only takes about four hours to completely charge your i-paq. Unlike other chargers it detects when the battery is full and then automatically stops. With casios AC adapter it will continue charging creating a fire hazard. The HP jornada 540 AC adapter will no completely fill the batteries to their max, there is no way to fill the batteries to their max.
The actual product is very nice but alot of problems with software. Repeated attempts to download and each time you use the site it says no software found and then you have to again try to load software
I wanted a new camara and it was down between a more expensive film camara and this. I chose this because it was cheaper and it could take video. It is great it can store 120 pics easily and the video is almost the same as if I took it with a video camara. The only problem is you have to hold it stady or the pic will be blury.
This player is slightly smaller than a credit card, and before receiving it was a bit worried that the screen would be too small, however the screen is very clear and bright and am very happy with the display.The player had sensitive navigation to start with but after downloading and installing the latest firmware I have encountered no problems with the touchpad.I would like to address a few concerns that Central New Yorker "Skier", a previous reviewer has raised...> The user interface is awfulActually the interface is very simple with many easily accessible features. Users can choose their own wallpapers for music playback, menu, etc. and the background can be reset if the colors clash with the text.>there are some very basic features like fast forward and volume control that are badly implemented in the designI regard this as misreporting. This reviewer most probably hasn't even used a Meizu miniplayer. The sound control works by sliding your finger up or down the touchpad. One fast forwards by pressing forward - if you want to go to a specific place in a tune, one only needs to tap the menu button to popup an icon on the displayed progress bar. Sliding your finger up or down on the tocuhpad moves the icon to anywhere you want in the tune or audiobook.>If you listen to audio books this is not the product for you.With the method above you can navigate to where you want. Bookmarks may be a feature that is added shortly. Meizu do listen to their users and may release a firmware that addresses this point.>It has a tendency to restart the book from the beginningNot so. The player resumes to the correct place, unless you are re-opening the file after playing other files.Things I like...Long lasting battery.Nice resume function.Extremely fast video conversion software.Flexible player setup.Superb audio quality - the best I've heardDurable design.Clear radio reception.Highly Recommended!
I figured that these would at least be half decent speakers for the money....even ordered a subwoofer to ensure that my deck would have decent bass. But these speakers were a very pleasant surprise!! They look as good as they work and I could not be happier!! In fact, I'm tempted to cancel the subwoofer since they sound so good!Ed
The other people who reviewed this must be working for memorex. You have to be smoking massive amounts of tile paste to think that these work. If your looking for five jewel cases with accompyaning drink coasters then i suggest you buy this fine product.
I have recently purchased your WAP54G. I did so becuase I have used other products like your 4 port BEFSR41 router/hub and it has worked great. Installation was a problem. I tried to install on a hardwired computer on the network with WinME OS. It didn't detect the access point. But I called and got a rep in less than 2 min and I had WEP installed and turned out the WAP was actually working with no installation at all. I popped the wireless notebook card (WPC54G) into my notebook with WinXP OS and again in less than 5 minutes, it was working. The hardest part of the install of a wireless network using your devices was actually typing in the WEP encryption key. I am very impressed. Total time to install a workign wireless network, less than 10 minutes. Hard to beat that. You won't get 54 MBPS though. Still very very fast. No problem with online games etc..
The remote is very small and mounts on the camera strap for easy storage. It's an IR remote so you must have line of sight to the camera to operate it. Because of it's small size, if you have large hands like myself, it can be a bit hard to push the button. There are times when it took two presses to activate the camera because my finger wasn't pushing it down all the way. Still, a great addition to my camera.
Excellent product, recommended if you want a quality kitchen radio...Pros3 cd- disc changermp3/ipod adapterstrong signal qualitygood sound qualityConssize (not as slim as one might like but a trade off to play 3 cd's)placement (have to be careful of water and heat and in smaller kitchens with little counter space for food prep this might be a difficult unit to place)
I like this frame photo, it's so cool!I aprove this product, easy to use and beautiful!
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.
If you want a PDA that's really just a PDA, this is it.I'm a stay at home mom to two kids with special medical needs. I'm always making appointments on the run, running late leaving playgroups, or trying desperately to remember my errands or shopping list.This PDA has helped me to be on time more often. Even more importantly, I have to make fewer rescheduling calls because I double scheduled us...again. The Z22 keeps track of our recurring appointments too. The only complaint I might have is that it isn't super easy to change when you get reminded about something after a reminder has popped up. I like a remainder a few days ahead, then one day, then a few hours before, then 15 mins, then when it's time to go. This isn't easy to manage on this device without changing it each and every time. I have the same complaint about Outlook, so the Z22 is in good company.The Z22 also has a great grocery list program (from the CD). I love the grocery list feature because it keeps track of prices too. I know before I get to the store how close to my budget I am going to be!I can also keep a few photos. This is great for those few times I manage a few minutes away from the kids, since I always want to show off a few pictures of them! Only complaint on that is that I'd love a better resolution, but for the price, the picture feature works well enough.The notepad has been great. I can keep track of directions to where I'm going, or even a take out order. My husband has discovered it's a great way to leave me a love note, and even better for requesting movies that aren't chick flicks. He gets to avoid the sighing and rolling of my eyes, and I get to avoid the "I'm a man and I like man movies" speech.I haven't used any of the other items this PDA offers, but those I use, I use regularly.
I've had these for around 3 years, I think, and they are just great computer speakers. In fact, if I lived in a dorm, I might see these as a possible substitute for a full-blown stereo. That is, if I'd had to use them from a distance of more than a couple feet, so I can't speak with much certainty to how they'd hold up at high volume for a long period of time. But at moderate listening levels at a computer-speaker-distance, they sound better than anything else i've heard marketed as a computer/media speaker. The highs are very crisp and maybe boarding on a touch too bright, but you can EQ it out. The bass can be on the boomy side if you go past the white dot. I keep it a little below and it's adequate and still pretty accurate. Of course, the accusations of "boomy" and implications of inaccuracy are being compared to my real stereo and not other PC speakers.As computer speakers, I don't think that you could beat these for an all-around solution. They're fantastic.
I guess it's ok if you're not a proffesional(of course), but if you're just starting out, this is actually a pretty good camera. The biggest help for me was the auto-stabalizer; however, if you're taping from a long distance, it can kinda be a hastle. It has a whole bunch of features(I've had it for a year and a half and I haven't even tried them all out!) such as an mp3 player(I would invest in a different mp3 player, cuz you only have so much memory), a camera/video function(it is all on the same place so you don't have to switch modes. also, if you put it on a Vista computer, you have to change some settings to get the media player to work. I'll tell you how at the end of the review), a TV out cable, a headphones jack, a flipping screen, an awesome start-up noise(lolz), a pretty durn long battery life, and a voice recorder, plus some more things that would take too long to list. Now about watching videos; in order to watch them on a Windows Vista computer, you have to(on the gallery) click organize, click "folder and search options", click the "view" button, uncheck "hide extentions for known file types", click ok, find the videos taken by your IS-DV camera, right-click on it, now click "rename", now change the ".ASF" to ".ASX". Congrats, you can now play your videos on Wnidows Media Player.
I read many of the reviews with the general consensus being poor and bought it anyway because... I wanted to protect the Nike+ receiver and the connector on the nano. I didn't see any similar products that offered a design for the Nike+ attachment.This fit ok but is much bigger then it needs to be. It is difficult to adjust. I can't adjust the volume and can't see the display. I don't really need to see the display but changing the volume would be a nice addition. Good news for me is that I left this in a hotel so I was forced to buy a replacement. This armband has been upgraded to one with a display but I went with a different manufacturer. The Sports armband from incase. This is a smaller armband but is more comfortable, it is easier to get on and off and I can see the diplay and adjust the volume. Run away from the Nike offering.
It looked very nice. Very good and organized interface. The main problem was that it nearly had no lists of stores or department stores on its POI which can be very disappointing if you are in a different city or state and need to go to stores for shopping or whatever, you will never be able to get there unless you have the full address and enter it on the unit. I called customer service to ask about that strange unexpected thing, they said that each unit has its own features and you have to choose what you need and they added that this unit just had lists of other POI that a traveler may need on the road such as gas stations, hospitals... etc. but it had no stores or department stores because, according to customer service, you usually know where they are..!!! Do I know where Costco or Walmart are in a strange city??By the way, Their customer service rep. told me that stores may be on the updates to be released on May 14th, 08. That's what he said. Not for sure.When I got it in March 08 I tried it with destinations I'm familiar with. It strangely took me through side narrow streets that were even farther and may take longer time, besides being not the straight way to go. I thought " What if I'm in an unfamiliar area?" Actually, I had to return it to Costco in a week and got my full refund.
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
these cds all came out perfect for me - no problems whatsoever
I have had this machine for seven months now and I can't help but tell you how well it is performing. I was a bit wary of the all in one concept but this apex does everything it says - it records your tv programs while letting you watch a dvd or as I have done - connect my old stereo system and speakers to listen to mp3 cds. The recording function on this machine works much better than stand alone vcr's that I have used - it records high quality digital cable. I would certainly buy apex again.
I am running Windows XP Pro, and I got a little frightened when I read a review here on Amazon from a guy with XP saying it wouldn't work right. Well, he was wrong. I got my Audigy Platnium, installed it, downloaded the XP updates from www.creative.com, and everything worked like clockwork. The sound is great on my Klipsch Promedia 5.1 system, and I have yet to encounter a problem. Although it is a little pricy for a sound card, I would highly recommend this card if you have a nice speaker system to take advantage of its features.
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.
These headphones are really really great, but there are few things that keep them from being 5 stars.Everything in the one star reviews is basically true. You can hear tapping on the headphone cable. The cans are really difficult to adjust correctly, and the way the cables are arranged makes it really difficult to wear these headphones comfortably without having the cable brushing up against your neck or twisting around in some weird fashion. Everyone can hear what you're listening to.But the sound quality is perfect. I upgraded to these from some Panasonic headphones and the difference has blown me away. I can hear nuances in music that I never heard before, and everything I listen to sounds crisp and real. If you're looking for headphones in this price range, these are the ones to get.
I have an HP Pavillion 5700 computer that started shutting itself off after running for only 10-15 minutes. It did this EVEN THOUGH it was plugged into a wall outlet and the power light indicator was green. I took the computer to a repair shop and they talked about over-heating mother boards, etc., and offered a ~$600 repair bill. On a lark, I decided to simply replace the battery. That solved the problem! Now, the computer runs for hours. I guess that even when the computer is plugged into a wall outlet the power must pass through the battery, so if the battery is dead the computer still won't get power. Also, the indicator light obviously doesn't mean much. It is also work noting that the battery was about 1/4 the price here than directly from HP.
I purchased this for my new 80gb IPOD and found it to fit nicely and the cover over the wheel does not affect its sensitivity at all. As other reviewers have noted, it does get scratched but since it is plastic, that is to be expected and its sole purpose is to protect the IPOD from getting scratched.Someone wrote below that it was "plasticky" and not sturdy. If this case is anything, it's very sturdy and robust. It fits snugly and so far I have not had any problems with the cut-out hole for the headphone jack. I have used an AV cable to plug into my stereo without any problems. Obviously, not all cables and headphones are the same size, so you do need to aware that it could be a potential problem for you.I have had no problems plugging in the power cable, accessing the hold button, or anything else. If I were to have any complaint (but this could go either way and is a personal preference), I would like for it to have some type of mini rubberized strips on the back to prevent it from sliding around. If it is sitting on clothing or other slick type surface, it slides easily. I've had it hit the floor once due to this, and plan on finding some very thin strips to help stabilize its movement.I have read a lot of complaints about IPOD covers that have a covering over the wheel and its effect on the sensitivity, but this is definitely not one of those. The quick find feature (when you are scrolling through a list and the alphabet pops up) works great. Overall, I highly recommend this case.
If you have Windows Vista, then this printer is absolutely useless. The installation CD is only for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Macs. The technical support website listed all over the installation manual [...]) is a dead link. There is no way to install this and no one at the company who will be of any help. Waste of money.
Really like the big viewing screen, can hardly look at a regular size screen on other cameras now. Menu easy to figure out, prefer the rechargable camera as opposed to the other battery operated. Camera small, easy to bring everywhere-orange color is very stylish
This was the MB I was looking for! I needed SATA II native RAID onboard (with 4 ports and R5 support), and this was the one I found, for under $100...Installation was a snap, and no trouble whatsoever to install the accessories.5 stars!
I am so fuious, I am shaking as I type this.I've just returned from a trip across the country and this piece of junk unit nearly cost me 20% of the photos I took!!!I shooot with a Canon 20D and both a 512MB and 1GB Kingston CF card. I have been using this setup since the 20D's release a couple of months ago with NO problems or corrupt files or anything.On the trip, I shot over 1,200 photos. At one point, I encountered a problem dumping the 1GB card to the unit. The unit reported "data transfer error" and shut down at about the 13% complete mark. Since I could not empty the CF card, I could either format it and lose everything on it, or leave the pics on it, and use only the 512MB card. I took the second option.So I unhappily limped through my vacation like that. Upon returning home, I attached the unit to my computer. Over 20% of the directories showed up as empty, or corrupt (these were directories which appeared to transfer fine in the filed!!!). I nearly fainted. Luckily (being an IT professional), I was able to mostly rescue 186 files (608MB of data), although some of those are destroyed images. All of the recovered files were recovered as Windows "CHK" files (after a few disk checks). Non-geeks would have been hard pressed to recover much without professional help.Bottom line, when I ran Windows disk checks on the unit, it came back with *numerous* errors. Inexcusable! My unit was purchased new and was babied every step of the way. I even tested out the transfer of both JPG and RAW (CR2) files before leaving home. I guess I should have run full scandisks against the thing too. Lesson learned.Bottom line? Run away from this unit. I don't care how good of a deal you think you're getting. I would not trust it to hold up my coffee table any more. Once I'm sure I've saved all I can from it, I'm fdisking and formatting it and it's going back to the store it came from. It's a shame. The unit cost the same as another model with half of the storage capacity. Guess the old adage "you get what you pay for" holds true here.Buy something else. Trust me on this one.
We had previously purchased an under-the-cabinet radio/cd player but the first week the cd door wouldn't open. I thought I had broken it, but after reading other reviews of the same model, I found out that it was a defect and I didn't break it. I researched other brands, and found better reviews of this model. It has been a good purchase. We get many more channels on the radio and the cd player has not had any problems opening. The sound is excellent and we are very happy with it.
I keep having to buy these because my cat chews through the wire if I leave them out. So, then one pair always turns into a bed-pillow version (using only 1 ear) while I watch something laying in bed.Great bass and tidy highs. A noticable difference from the twenty something dollar buds and therefore worth the price difference. I use these mainly for workouts at the gym and riding my motorbike. They fit well under the helmet as their "height" is minimal allowing the helmet to be put on without them getting pushed out of place.Can you please make them without dipping them in catnip please????
I used this to split the TV side of my Cablevision IO service. I have this working with 2 HD sets and 1 analog set.
I was looking for an upgrade to my Nuvi 680 and this unit is NOT it. It has some great features, everything is included i.e. traffic and Zagat guide. (these cost extra on a Nuvi) Good graffics... sort of... if you can see them. The size of the information on the screen is so small that if you are in the over 40 crowd and use reading glasses you can't see the info. Side by side with my nuvi 680 traffic winner Nuvi, shortest routes winner Nuvi, accuracy of routes winner Nuvi. After a few days with the Navigon I couldn't wait to put my Nuvi 680 back into full time use. Navigon has some nice features but it's not ready for competition with the class of the lot GARMIN.
I like emthey arrive very soonthey sound good but i spent some time trying that my body accpt em and feel comfy with themreal nice sound i heard things i never hear with my ipod's headphonesit could be a nice purchase for everyone
I just treated myself to this camera as an early birthday present and, I must admit, I am quite impressed. This is my first "quality" digital camera and I am very happy with it so far. After ordering it, I received the camera within four days and have been snapping at least 10-30 pictures a day for the past week to familiarize myself with the many different settings that it provides.Before committing to this camera, I did quite a bit of research online; reading reviews and deciding on what type of camera would best fit my current and future needs. I am a novice photo snapper, and after buying this camera I must say that I can see myself getting into photography as a hobby. This camera offers a wide range of manual settings. It has a full manual mode that allows you to control the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting (64-400) along with manual focusing, for when the camera just can't seem to get a good lock on what you want it to. The 10x optical zoom was one of the selling points for me, as using digital zoom degrades your final photo quite a bit. It does have a digital zoom option, however I will never use it for that reason (which is one of the "lies" of digital camera marketing). As far as picture resolution goes, the C765 has 5 different quality modes (TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2), each of which has it's own resolution modes along with it. So, for the casual picture of friends and family that you might take, 1280x960 (SQ1, High) would be more than enough to print a quality 4x6 picture for the photo album. However, personally, I like having the option of using extremely high resolution (TIFF, 2288x1712) for those pictures where you would want more detail and may like to print a larger copy.There are few things that I must recommend when buying this camera. You absolutely must buy a bigger memory card, as the included 16MB card is just not enough. This camera has a movie mode as well, and 16MB only gives you a 14 second movie before the card is full. I bought a 256MB card along with it and, at 1600x1200, you can fit 182 pictures on it (with approx. 13 minutes of video if you want to use it). Another accessory that I highly recommend is another battery (Li12B). I have found with my tinkering that the included battery (Li10B) will only last for 1 - 1 1/2 hours of continuous use (with the LCD on). It sounds like a long enough time but you definately should have at least one extra battery just in case. Lastly, I highly recommend a tripod. I have found it quite hard to keep my hands steady enough to take a sharp picture at full zoom... plus using the manual settings you can have the shutter open for up to 15 seconds (for night photos, extremely low light, and creative photos), and it's close to impossible to get a non-blurry picture at that setting.So, to end my rather lengthy review of this camera, I highly recommend this camera to any user who wants complete control over his/her photos. It is definately a learning experience deciding when to use specific settings, but taking the time to go through the manual (full manual on the software cd) will give you a better understanding of the finer points of digital photography. I look forward to experimenting with all of the options that are available to me and hope that my review of this camera helps someone else decide upon this excellent camera for the relatively low price.
I just bought a Sony VX1000 to film skateboarding, but I did not have a firewire port on my Dell 530S. I thought that this was gonna be a huge problem, but then I came across this PCI firewire card. It shipped fast and it took me like 15 minutes to install into my computer. It uploads great, only bad thing is the port is all the way in the back so its hard to reach. Besides that, its a great product if you have a slim or low-profile computer like the 503S.
The idea of reviewing a small battery is absolutely rediculous! It arrived in good shape and is working just great.
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 bought two sets of these at seperate times. After I bought mine and tested them I was confident that my son would like them so I bought him a pair and he likes them very much. I highly recemmend these as a great value for the money.
Quality of these ink are ok but the price is too high. The generic ink I bought from ebay are only $1 each and works just like canon ink.
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.
Needed a good length of decent wire to run through our crawl space and up the walls in order to install our surround sound system without seeing wiring inside the living space. This worked perfectly, and the sound system is excellent. Center, two front mains, two middle satellites, one big 'ole subwoofer, and two rears to complete the surround.Awesome wire for the job, and when we play U571 the glasses on our bar start clanking together with every depth charge that goes off! Outstanding.
Overall I love this product. I have one for me, and I gave one to my dad. My dad enjoys his stuff loud so this took care of some of the clarity issues he has on his older CRT TV. I do enjoy the bass boost as well as the overall sound quality coming from my stock TV. I always have this technology on. For $30 its a great product and a must for any stereo system. i've put it on a stereo setup and it goes way beyond "equalizer" boosting or standard amplifier. It does have a subtle surround sound effect, but nothing to the feeling of a true 5.1 setup. You can jimmy it on to a 5.1 setup and it enhances it better as well. I really enjoy this technology and would recommend it to any audiophile just looking to get more from his/her sound experience.
this is an excellent product. the metal case and ed lens is well worth the extra cost above the 5600 model. the camera is very easy to use, has long battery lastability and records excellent quality stills and movies. since buying the camera i have continued to check other cameras out there and have not been anle to find one better for the price.
I love the Logitech MX series of mice. I didn't get this mouse because of the "gaming" stuff or whatever, but because I've got the wireless MX700 at home and wanted a nice mouse for work. The mouse has brilliant ergonomics, a great "click" on the buttons, and a well designed mouse wheel. In addition, the forward and back buttons next to thumb make web-browsing a lot faster. I can't go back to browsing without them. My only complaint is that I wish the mouse had the same "weighty" feeling that the wireless version has. When I first used it I thought it was too light, but I've gotten used to that by now.
I read many many reviews and could not decide between the AKG 26P or the Sennheiser PX100 so I got both. Staight out of the box they both sound great but in my comparison test, the AKG's seem to be louder using the same source and volume probably due to higher 125db efficiency than PX100 114db. The AKG's also have better defined bass likely due to their closed-back or sealed design. I must say that they are not completely sealed as some noise does creep in and some music does leak out but it is tolerable for my inteneded use (bus commute to work). They both have a similar compact fold up design, are light weight, and comfotable although the PX 100's put less pressure on the ears due to their open design, a good seal is not needed ... I think I could keep the PX100s on my ears without adjustment or rest for a longer period of time than the AKGs.In general, the AKGs sound great with hard rock music (ie. Hoobastank, Van Halen, White Zombie, ZZ Top, Motle Crue, etc.) while the PX100s sound great with softer/accoustical rock music (ie. Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young or Bob Dylan, Joni Mithchell, etc.) where the bass guitar and/or the bass drums are secondary to the vocals and more accoustical instuments.I understand that there needs to be a "burn in" or break-in period so I will try to write an update in a few weeks.
I got this not knowing what to expect but I'm glad I did. I have it hooked up to a Colby surround sound system that needed an extra boost and this does the trick. You can adjust clarity, stereo output and bass with the small remote. The sound is a HUGE improvement and converted my 50 dollar speakers into a true surround sound theater and at the price you really can't go wrong.Note: The little led indicators light up red when it's on. Just a tip for those who are concerned with the visual stuff.
Excellent video and audio. Very convenient size. The only thing that I don't love about this webcam is the clamp. It's a bit awkward to clamp it to the top of the laptop monitor. Nevertheless, I recommend the QuickCam without reservation.
I'M IN THE PROCESS OF SENDING THIS BACK.THE BASS IS TREBLY-IT SKIPS.THE BASS IS EXTREMELTY BAD.WITHOUT THE BASS-IT SOUNDS TINNY,LIKE A BUNCH OF AIR IS INSIDE THE HEADPHONES.PLUS IT HAS A CHIRPING SOUND AND A CRACKLING SOUND.
These noise canceling headphones work as advertised. They don't block all noise and work best for lower frequencies. The substantial earpieces are somewhat effective on their own for blocking out ambient noise. I used these on a trip from SF to Frankfurt and back. The battery easily lasted the whole time and they were reasonably comfortable. I was behind the wing and they did cancel out the low rumble of the engines pretty well. Overall, turning on the switch was the same as putting in earplugs, except that when you turn on your iPod it sounds a lot better. Overall I think it's a good value considering the savings over the Bose headphones.
Was returned to sender costing me an additional $20. Would not wowrk with my TV.Probably work on most tvs but not mine.
I bought this Sony media because I thought it would be the most compatible with my Sony DRU-530A burner. Unfortunately, every single DVD-R in the pack could not be read by any DVD burner. Please stay away from Sony DVD-R, buy Memorex instead.
I don't quite get the low reviews I'm seeing here...It's a dvd player...it plays dvds...even region free ones! want anything more, go elsewhere, it will play mp3 cds/ dvds, and even some downloaded videos from the net...freeones dot com anyone? Let's see...what else were they bitchin about...oh, yeah...the cheap quality...who gives a rats azz? You trying to impress someone or something? Who cares if it feels light and cheap...it does its job...I've had mine forever it seems...dropped it several times from moving, and had it knocked around quite a bit and it STILL plays dvd's that WON'T play in some of the more expensive players...bottom like, if you want an economic dvd player that also will play your tunes and chick flix from the net, this is your huckleberry.
The RCA Basic Indoor Antenna I bought is really good. It's able to receive almost every single channel compared to my old $30 antenna. Exception being its inability to receive channel 11, but that' okay. Set up was extremely easy and picture quality is great.
HP Deskjet 6940 Color Printer (C8970A#B1H)The order for this printer was delivered in good time and good condition. However, my wife, who ordered the product realized, on delivery, that she wanted an all-in-one printer instead. We simply rebundled the printer in its original box, obtained a return label through Amazon's web page and dropped the parcel off at the mail store. Within a few days our Visa account was credited with no questions asked. I will never worry about ordering through Amazon again, honest mistakes may be made in ordering and Amazon understands this. Amazon are good people to do business with. We have since ordered and had delivered a different all-in-one printer that more suits our needs.
Tested the product and it works very well. The sale price was very inexpensive for a unit that can be used in the USA, Canada and Europe. The unit comes with a car power adapter and a windshield mount bracket - so I did not have to buy these separately. I really don't care about other bells and whistles, i.e. Bluetooth - so this unit is perfect for my needs. The unit does provide voice instructions. The only limitation is it does not tell the street name - but it really does not matter to me (I just turn left in 100 feet). It had one free map software download included. Unfortunately, I could only pick North America or Europe software, and not both. I chose the North America - since I would use it more (it took awhile to download even with fast internet connection). I highly recommend this product for a person that travels throughout North America and Europe and is on a budget.
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.
this is a basic model that's working the way it suppose to.
I bought this TV refurbished fir $799.99 at TV Warehouse. All I can say is that the TV is flawless. Great picture and sound, and an HDMI connector that expand the video to look like HD at it's best. Save yourself tons of money from buying garbage overpriced (POWER EATING) Plasma and LCD TV's that cost $300-$400 more!!!
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!
I read many reviews about this product with a lot of people saying it was difficult to use... i am not sure what product these people got. This item is so simple to use it is unexplainable. So easy works great. i recommend this to anyone looking for a cute small digital photo frame, or for a simple gift!
I'm sure I can't add much to the list of nice features - like 4 speaker control, easy and memorable buttons for each main function (like AUX, TAPE, that sort of thing). And maybe there's some hiss always, though I'm not sure as it's lower than my urban ambient noise, I guess.What I can say authoritatively (based on my N of 1) is: this unit lasts and lasts with nary a bleep. I was just surprised to see myself prompted to write an Amazon review. I forgot I owned it! It's been the same amp for what seems like going on 10 years (can't be sure, but many years, certainly more than 5). I use the receiver often - mostly for amplifying DVD outputs, playing CD's, and amplifying several tape machines. All of which it handles dependably and reliably for years, and years, and years. There's not many amps or tape players which hold up so incredibly well over more than 3 or 4 years. This and my Sony Betamax are survivors!I can't comment on receiver sensitivity etc., as I rarely use the radio except in times of emergency (AM) or trying to catch a live concert (FM). It's now rare in this cable/optical age to find FM simulcasts of concerts and things. Maybe I'm not as demanding as I used to be, as a recording engineer in the (first) era of vinyl, FM, then digital CD's.But I can play master CD's and open-reel tape, or crank up the volume on a classic movie on the telly, and it's all good! In my environment (2 different rooms, 2 sets of speakers) it has served me very well for a long, long time in electronics years. I think some of its protection has served me well, too (such as turning off the speakers if one pair or another of speakers is disconnected or shorted). But mostly, it just works!As a plain but versatile receiver with lots of power and easy to use controls, for what seems a relatively good price, if it's still made, it's hard to beat this if it offers the things you need and want. Reliable, easy to use, quite decent sound characteristics. Tuner: ymmv.
One of the best CD-RWs on the market! I've gone through several CD-RWs over the years, no other has worked so well, as the FireWire Spressa CD-RW. With other drives I've had problems switching between systems (PC and Macintosh) but this one easy to install and worked right out of the box. great deal-- this is the one to buy!
Not much else to say.. It's a cable, it's cat6, it was the advertised CTG snagless design, and it was shipped very quickly from Amazon.
I have this Olympus D565 for about a month. I love this camera. It is easy to use, small, fits anywhere. I bought this camera for $299.99 at OfficeMax AND it came with a Espon 5400 all in one printer!I do recommend getting a higher XD-Picture Card for this camera, It comes with a 16MB card, you only take 5 pictures at high res. I got a 128MB card with that you can take 44 high res pictures.This camera can take AA batteries which you can get anywhere.It has a strong flash for this size camera.The pictures came out great, easy to download to your computer.Great software with this camera. You cant beat this price for a 4MP camera.You can download the manual and see if it fits your needs. This is a great 4MP camera!!!!
This a keep it simple camera. It does everything well. I like the features, disign, and ease of use. I bought this camera for my grandson along with the underwater case for his trip to Australia.
The quality of pictures is very good. However, the carriage gets stuck on the left margin and there is no solution, outside of replacement of printer. The lever to insert photo size paper is poorly designed and break easily, leaving one to hand feed paper.
This product was discontinued in December 2000, according to the Magellan web site. I installed the product on Windows XP Professional, and discovered that the Search features do not work. (None of them.) Magellan's technical support replied to my request for help by pointing out that it is a discontinued product which is no longer supported. They suggested buying a different, newer product. I agree. Buy something else. If you just want a map of Europe, Microsoft AutoRoute Europe 2007 works pretty well, though incomplete in at least some areas of Italy. Of course, it won't help with your Magellan GPS.
good interconnect cables that won't bust the budget. I'm using them in a low cost set-up running a Sony PS-1 game console run as a CD player through an old school 70's Marantz 2020 receiver and a pair of Dynaco A-25 speakers.
I have been very impressed with this turntable. I've had the AT for about three weeks now and I've been thrilled with the turntable's performance thus far. The 120 has made me realize just how much better vinyl sounds than CD. In fact vinyl is just about all I've been listening to since I purchased my turntable! The unit is very well constructed and compares quite favorably to the Technics 1200. Fit and finish is excellent. Even when bumping my audio cabinet, which sits on a sloped, unsteady floor, the audio-technica does not skip. Is the Technics better? For my use as a home audio turntable, I think I would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the two, especially with a good quality cartridge on the audio-technica (the cartridge it come with is a great one by the way). I had a Technics for many years so I feel comfortable saying this audio-technica is so good most people should not spend the additional money on the Technics unless you're a professional DJ or feel that you need to have a Technics branded turntable. Keep the difference and invest in a couple of high quality cartridges and some nice vinyl!I'm very picky about my equipment and this has been my hobby for the past thirty two years. This turntable is one of those hidden gems you find ever once in a great while that make you smile when you realize just how nice a component can be with out having to spend big bucks.Very Highly Recommended!!!
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.
Installed fine had to make minor adjustments to get the full speed but the only thing I hated was I didn't get a proper receipt the receipt I had said I ordered a bunch of porn and books that I wasn't familiar with which seemed it was addressed to some woman because it was for women.Really wasn't planning to return the memory anyways after some adjustments to the cpu everything runs cooler and faster then the older memory I had. The old 2x512mb GEIL modules had BSOD and heat problems so I had to give them away.These modules are mixed with lifetime memory 2x1gb modules I was expecting problems but they didn't show up only had to change CAS frequency to 3 and I had the full speed.Oh well more RAM for videomemory then because of the chipset limitation.Really its not a bad thing to max out your RAM to 4 GB it will use the excess for your videocard and if you have a newer videocard it will utilize the memory better for applications so everything will be faster.This is an older Emachine model T6212 with amd 3800 dual core and an western digital 320 gb drive and an MSI 4830 videocardRunning 64 bit Windows 7 but please be aware of the chipset limitation!
I'm very happy with this product. I needed a scanner that was compact, easy to travel with and (most importantly) USB powered. It's not the fastest scanner (which is why I only gave it 4 stars) but what can you expect for something this small without a separate power supply.
Do not purchase this product if you are planning to use it with IBM machines. We bought a whole bunch, and none of them work with any of our IBM servers.
I've owned two of these and they worked great, but both stopped working after a few months. I'm going to try another brand and hopefully I'll have better luck.
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.
I have been using TDK blank CDs for several years now and have found them to be consistently excellent -- not a single defective one so far. Highly recommended.
When I shoot alone I would trust my shots to nothing but the best. I love this holder and I use the Westcott 8' stand to hold it.It holds my reflector secure and in place.
I've been using this paper-and-ink kit in my HiTi PhotoShuttle for 3 years now and have been consistently pleased with the high gloss, full colors and durability of the prints. I think they're as good as professionally finished prints from the local photo shop, though maybe Kodak or other nationwide processors are a touch better.
This wireless speaker does the job that I want to. I have connected my iPod docking station and PC audio to my AV system. As long as I output the audio from the AV system to transmitter, I get the music in the backyard. Now, I can listen to my favorite MP3 songs and Internet radio in my garden. The sound quality is okay since I have only one (mono mode), but I don't really care that much. The only thing I don't like is the power adpater is not meant for outdoor. However, for the value, I can bear with it.
Used this on some of the power runs for security cameras. Check the charts to figure out what gauge you need to deliver the required amps to the cameras.
I've purchased three pairs of these, including the earlier "AR Powered Partners" version. Advent later picked up rights from AR and is producing a nearly identical model -- and the one most recently bought.In years past, the speakers were directly connected to line output music sources (e.g. CD or MP3 player) in small rooms. The latest pair are being used as computer speakers.The sound quality on these is excellent for vocals, folk, jazz, classical and other instrumental music where exaggerated base isn't the goal.There are also a number of mounting options. Mine are raised to ear height on either side of paired computer monitors; using pipe stand mounts through the back of the speakers (a design option built into the speakers). The flexibility of mounting these speakers can help you get exactly the best location. For a clean-looking installation I painted the pipes flat black and ran the power and line wires through the pipes.As others have noted, powering these powered speakers is a slight hassle. Each speaker has its own power switch and there is a loud click whenever they are switched on or off. The old AR version had push button power switches in the front. The new Advent version has rocker switches in the back. So, probably the best option is to plug both speakers into some sort of a more conveniently located switch -- either on a power cord or with something like an X-10 remote device etc.If you'd like a set of these for a fraction of the cost, consider buying a used set of the AR Powered Partners. These will likely have damaged foam surrounds and sound terrible. However, new cones can be bought for under $10. The ones I bought were a bit undersized, but work OK. The replacement process should only take an hour or so, with lots of glue drying time in between. It's also possible to buy complete replacement drivers, but I haven't tried that route. What I can say is that my re-coned units sound fine.
All of my co-workers went home with The plague. Fortunately due to the healing powers of this cable I was able to resist the black death and keep working. Thanks to the Denon engineers for saving my life! I only gave this product 4 stars because it did not whiten my teeth as quickly as I expected.
Bought this to have the extra mm's. It takes a lot of light and little to no movement.With that said, it works very nice. I put it on a 300mm lens. When I go to 300 I usea tripod. You have to manual focus at around 200mm. I'm ok with that, it's what I'm usedtoo. It will also take a lot of light(of course).If you think you are going to get actionat a distance think again. If you want static or very slow moving objects in good lightit does a nice job. Price a 500mm lens and you might think the same. I'm not a pro, just likereally nice pictures.
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
I just bought this along with my new Kodak camera and I wouldn't want to be without it. I didn't want to have to install the software that was included with my camera so this card reader was just what the Dr ordered. I just got the card reader, plugged the USB cable into my computer and it was instantly recognized and installed. No need to install the (included software) unless you choose to. Then I took a bunch of pics with my camera, pulled out the SD card, slipped it into the reader and that was it. Child's play! It even reads several different card types. This card reader is well worth the money.
The camera resolution would be good if the Rightlight 2 didn't make the image so dark, even with lights on. I called Logitech but was on hold forever. When they gave me the option to leave a call back number, they never called back. I returned this product and got the Logitech Communicate CTX instead. Lower resolution, but it uses Rightlight 1 which actually seems to work. One would think if Rightlight 2 didn't work, they would not push that for any of their camcorders.But I would recommend avoiding any logitech cams that use Rightlight 2 until some one actually says they fixed the bug. Sometimes more expensive is not better.
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
Atrac is a far superior file format than MP3, but this plays MP3's too. Too bad Sony didn't just drop the proprietary nature of Atrac.
The Wacom tablet is just great! At the beginning I was having some kind of difficulties coordinating the movements of my hand and just looking into the monitor, but pretty soon I started to know how to use it better and now I do more things with it than with the normal mouse.I'm working on two monitors at the same time and it's just great that the included software lets you decide you want th tablet to cover so in case you want to use only on a program or screen, that will be easy to accomplish!
I have over 200 CD on my computer that are in the WMA "Lossless" format. After several emails and finally a long distance call to Creative I find out that they do not support this format and can not help. They said that "maybe" if I gat a Codec from Microsoft that would help, but they could not tell me which one to get. The only reason to buy this product is b/c it is MS compliant and in theory should work better with XP and other applications. However, I have learned it is no more compliant then IPOD. Since this player is not fully MS compliant like they stated I am taking it back and going with the smaller and more ergonomic IPOD.Bottom line buy the IPOD it smaller and better!
I received this item as indicated on the order. An awesome item to have and a must have. It is so easy to use and can be used in many settings. I will buy from this seller again.
This company is very bad with rebate. Please send certified mail if you want to get your rebate. They are good at claiming not receiving your rebate. When you write to them, they don't response and don't bother to call them. Your call will be forwarded to their fulfillment center. I did file a complain against this company to BBB and got a letter saying that the company did not response to their request.Last year, I bought this router with a rebate. Mailed in all the requested documentations (receipt, original upc, form), but not by certified mail. Six months later, checked the status (wheresmyrebate.com) and said they need the original upc. Called them up and was told to resubmit a copy of the rebate. I did that,,,and 3 wks later, check the status again. Still said the same thing. Anyways, the whole process drags on and on. I called them up and was told the offer was closed.Anyone out there have this problem with Netgear rebate? I don't know now. Maybe I should return it to Amazon for a credit...Help..Thanks
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.
Monopricedotcom (the best place to buy cables of all kinds) has an adapter just like this (without the monster name, but with thicker wire and a higher build quality) for three bucks, plus two more for shipping (5 total, which is what this used to be priced at, but apparently it costs more now). Wish I'd seen that before buying this one here. Search there for "6inch RCA Female to 2-RCA Male Digital Coaxial Splitter Adapter" and compare. And check out their prices on all of their other cables while you're at it. Excellent stuff there, and unbeatable prices.
Shipped & arrive as described. It's nice to have it as travel tag or my son's backpack tag since my 7 year old son always lost his staff at school.I would recommend to all parents.
This speaker has it all. Great sound, great looks, and as of right now, a great price. This will be 100x better than any speaker included with a bundled home theater package. Sounds great - highly recommended.
The much ballyhooed &quot;digital darkroom&quot; is finally a reality. The images that this printer produces are smooth, detailed, and without any dots visible to the unaided eye. Indistinguishable from a lab print.To get some idea of the fineness of grain, consider the following. I printed a 3.3 megapixel image (approx. 2000 x 1600 pixels) as an 8X10 image. Upon extreme magnification, I could actually see IMAGE pixelation - the printer could resolve the individual color squares that composed the image. This means that, at least for 8X10s, the printer is outperforming my camera. Extraordinary!I had been using a Canon S600. This was OK for images viewed from a distance, but had unacceptable dithering (&quot;dottiness&quot;) viewed at close range. The i950 images, on the other hand, look GREAT close up. You can produce 4X6 prints that you wouldn't be embarrassed to put in an album. Or give to friends.The bottom line is that desktop printing quality may continue to evolve, but after the i950, I don't think many of us could tell the difference. Now if only they could bring down the cost of paper and ink. . .
Have been buying recognized, name brand DVD-Rs for years and years...This was a bad purchase...too many DVDs became coasters, failure to complete.Rarely or never had this experience before...what's up with that?
I love the replacement cartridges and especially the price. I've had difficulty shopping at both CompUSA and MicroCenter, since they never have the cartridges in stock, so I went to the Dataproducts website and was disappointed that I couldn't get the cartridges in question on line through them. I find the cartridges of good quality and am at least as satisfied as if using Epson products, which are overpriced.
These headphones tuck away in a pocket, I can whip them out and get them on faster than any other kind.They are comfortable and low-profile.I like this version without the volume control as the cord seems to last longer and when I want less sound I just pull them away from my ears a little and they still stay on well.These headphones have really good cords compared to others I've had. By the time there is a short, they have given me easily enough use to justify the price (which I consider very reasonable).I like how I can hang them around my neck and don't have ear pads to be concerned about losing or roughing up.I love these so much, but don't see many people wearing them. So I always keep a stash of new ones to replace any that develop cord problems. I've never had headphones that didn't develop cord problems. These easily last twice as long as others. I hope they stay in production forever, but in case they don't, I have several new unused pair ready to keep me going for years to come.
I received my transmitter and it work great... exactly a week after using it, it stopped working completely. I keep trying but no luck. I cant send it back because its out of the package, my suggestion look further into the transmitter before buying to make sure it works longer than a week.
The very first time I used this unit, I got totally lost. But the problem wasn't with the GPS, the problem was the connection between the chair and the mouse - I programmed in the wrong address. When I got the right address I was right where I wanted to be.Garmin have done a great job in making a car navigation system that is so easy to use straight out of the box. You can get where you want to go without even reading the manual, the software is so intuitive. And the Bluetooth connection to my phone is just wonderful - I didn't even choose the unit for this feature, but it is so useful I would consider it an essential on any future unit I buy. I have used the FM traffic service, but to date I haven't had to try any detours so I can't really comment on this feature.I have had a hiking GPS for years now, and so I'm familiar with how they work. It actually amazed me that about the only thing that a hiking GPS and a car navigation system have in common is the connection to the satellites - the way they use and present the data is totally different. As a result of using the hiking GPS there is some functionality that I wish the car system had (Garmin software engineers, I hope you are reading this):1. I wish the c550 would display current heading (in cardinal points or as an arrow on the compass (track-up or north-up), user selectable) on the map screen. You can get heading info on the "Trip Information" screen, but it means toggling back and forth. This is important information to know when you are navigating unfamiliar areas.2. I wish the c550 displayed altitude. It could display this on the "Trip Information" screen. While not necessary for car navigation, it is interesting info that I've grown to love on my hiking GPS. Sometimes I even drive with both GPS's in operation, just to get altitude, which I guess makes me a certifiable gadget freak.3. The next one might be a little harder to implement. I rent cars a lot, and have to fill up with gas near the airport. I would like to be able to aim the car at the airport, specify a detour along the way to a gas station (you can do this at the moment), but then I'd like to specify that the gas station must be the closest reasonable stop along my route to the airport. At the moment I take aim at the airport, then change my destination to a gas station when I get near the airport. Most times this works, but on occasions I've had a sizeable detour to get to the gas station.4. A QWERTY "keyboard" would be more useful than the current ABCDEF one.5. LAT-LON data would be nice too, maybe tacked onto the "Trip Information" page.Keep up the good work, Garmin. I'd have given you four-and-a-half stars if I could figure out how to do so.
The Canon PowerShort is a workhorse of a digital camera. I have had mine for 4 or 5 years and taken thousands upon thousands of pictures. The camera has never failed that I remember.
Take excellent pictures. I've taken it to vacations everywhere, domestic and overseas.Love the 10x optical zoom. 3.2MP is good enough for me since I don't do prints much, mostly facebook and other online picture sharing.It has a tripod mounting screw socket at the bottom, which is great for taking professional shots without blurs.Too bad it only has a small built-in display, i think it's around 1.5" compare to 3" these days.Uses 4x AA batteries, NiMH rechargeables last a long time.Can also take motion videos, pretty good quality and light levels.Just wish it fits in my pants' pockets. =)
This is pretty solid, good looking bag.Material is very nice and durable.Get this, it's a good deal!
Arrived quickly, does what it is supposed to do. Overpriced for a piece of plastic but what else is new.
I've had installation difficulties similar to other users: "A device attached to the system is not functioning." I tried to solve the problem to no avail, searching the website and contacting technical support.I'm using WinXP Pro, and whoever certified this as "Designed for Windows XP" made a cruel joke.*UPDATE*This device conflicts 760 chipsets which is just, plain sloppy engineering on the part of Dazzle. The 760 chipset is used in most AMD Athlon motherboards. THERE IS NO HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FIX TO THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN TO INSTALL THIS DEVICE ON AN INTEL MACHINE! If Dazzle is this sloppy in engineering, I've got to wonder what other poor quality products they produce. Personally, I'm never buying Dazzle again. I suggest you do likewise.Hence, I've downgraded my review to one star.
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.
After using a Canon 380, 550, and 430 flashes I am truly amazed by the recharge speed, brightness, consistency of color temperature, and number of flashes from a set of batteries on this flash. It is a steep investment, but well worth the money because nothing else compares to this flash. I shoot it with a pocketwizard TT1/TT5/AC3/AC7 with a brolly box (umbrella octobox looking thing) and it gives me a light pattern as consistant and bright as a studio strobe. Use external battery pack, and it just keeps on working for hours of shooting.
This back pack is big enough to hold my camera and accessories. The zippers are heavy duty and there is padding so I feel safe setting the bag down. The pockets are lined with a soft plastic that is transparent so you can see what you are grabbing. I love how it fits on my back and the straps are thick so it doesn't cut into my shoulders. It is perfect for hiking to locations too.
This PCI fan does a perfect job keeping my video graphics card cool. I feel the PC is properly ventilated now.
The card is fully operational and buying it from Amazon was about 20% cheaper than the next vendor's price.I'm fully satisfied
Some months ago I purchased a Chinese speedlight device thinking it may have been a cheaper version of something like this and reckoning I could put up with the absence some of the finer, more sophisticated features. I could not have been more ignorant. While the other device was fine it was just that, 'fine'. Useful as a stopgap!I decided to purchase the real thing and as is usual when I am in the market for something I am about to purchase I try to get as much information as possible. I pester people in shops, on the streets, sometimes I even ask them about the device I want to purchase, mostly I stay out of jail.After finding how many different grades of Speedlights there were I decided on this one and have not been disappointed. Best of all I can also use the Chinese one I bought, remember that? Pay attention and reread the first paragraph then stand in the corner and write 500 lines, 'I must pay attention in class' only write it on the blackboard.Anyway, the Chinese one gets used as a slave fill using the Canon as prime. Very satisfied with this purchase.
This cable will do exactly what you need for 1/3 of the cost. Great shipping and great product. Save yourself the money and buy a discounted cable. No loss in peformance only gain on wallet weight. Once again a highly reviewed product that I made a jump on. Happy I did, don't hesitate.
I dont know what the he11 everyone is complaining about....this thing is awesome. It's pretty close to CD quality audio, always takes over whatever frequency I set it to, and is NEVER choppy (interference from the radio station). I bought it from a Best Buy in Florida, they didnt have any here in Ohio, only the crappy, cheap ones. I think the fact that it gets grounded to the vehicles electrical system really helps. I've had other units that I had to hold in my hand because the grounding capabilities werent there as they were battery powered.
I live in an apartment. I can not attach anything anywhere on this property. I bought this antenna because it was described as a surprisingly good indoor antenna. It did receive a few channels, but it did not do as well as the indoor antenna I already have. I think if the manufacturers would make a few adjustments for the customers who live indoors, they could really get paid.The antenna came in the form of a wire grid, with two "bowtie antennas" attached to the front of the wire grid. There was no base, post, or other method of holding the grid up to catch the high definition signals. The walls in my apartment didn't help the antenna receive signals when I attached it to the wall.I know the Phillips antenna I have has three features the DB2 Multi-Directional HDTV Antenna could use to make it work indoors.1. It should have it's own base. The base should be tall enough, and sturdy like an indoor fan.2. The "Rabbit Ears' do make a difference in receiving the high definition signals. Add a couple of sturdy ones.3. Add a Low Noise Amplifier (at least 24dB).The basic wire grid is probably fine for outdoors. It just needs to add these other features to make it work indoors. I have returned 3 antennas so far, including the DB2 Multi-Directional. I have a Phillips antenna that is "pretty good", but it doesn't pick up all of the channels in the area. It picks up most of them, but not all. I now have a Terk amplified antenna on order. I hope that one works! If it doesn't work, it's going back too! I don't mind paying, but I do want to get what I paid for.I'm sure that the first company, with the best indoor antenna, at a reasonable price, will sell a lot of antennas. Don't assume that everyone will be able to get cable or digital television. Assume that many people, for many years, around the world, will need a good indoor antenna.
This item works as advertised. We bought extra transmitters to place around the house for grandma (i.e, bottom of steps). Tested all transmitters and all transmitters successfully called everyone we programmed into the device. It is a smaller 2 story home, but it worked from basement, upstairs and outside in the yard. A great substitute for the monitored alert systems and saves us significant $ since there are no recurring charges.
Okay, I've had this new iPod Video for about a week now. I've had one iPod before; the 4th generation 20gb. I won't waste your time by writing the things you've read a thousand times. I'll try to put a fresh spin on things.First of all, the video capabilities. Right now, I'm going to be honest, it's a pretty overrated feature (unless you're buying it simply for music videos). There is very little you can purchase on iTunes currently. All they have are 6 different TV shows and 7 Pixar shorts. However, there is a plethora of music videos available. Now this is not what I really want to utilize the video feature for, but there is a variety of them for those who do. Granted, I'm sure Apple is going to be releasing more shows and even movies for purchase on iTunes, but as of now (Nov. 21), it's limited. Of course there are alternatives, such as capturing your own video, but unfortunately this process can take hours to do. Also you need Quicktime 7 Pro to convert it to the special iPod video format, which will cost you an extra 30 bucks. But it'll probably be worth the money for some extra video on the iPod to watch. So take my opinion with a grain of salt, but for those who want movies or TV shows alone, you might want to hold off on this for awhile.Now, the style of this new iPod. Of course, it is thinner than the previous model, which is nice. It's about the same length and width, the clickwheel is smaller, and the screen is obviously bigger. Now one thing that I did notice that was different about this iPod (and also the nano) is that the front faceplate is no longer rounded off but cut with sharp edges (see the side profile picture above). This shouldn't bother anyone, but for me it was a change I'm not too sure I like. I mean, an iPod is supposed to be round all over, just like every model before it... I don't know why the designers made this change and I hope that they go back to the old style eventually, but for now, it looks like it's here to stay. Also, the headphone jack is offset to the right, if that makes any difference. I'll also mention that I have the white model, which scratches less. I've seen the black one at Best Buy and it is all scratched up and because it's black and everything shows. Right now there are no official cases for sale at the [...] or Amazon.com for that matter, but they do have quite a few on eBay and I ordered the brand new leather one on DLO. You can find that here:[...]All other features are still intact: music, videos, colored screen and the like. The battery life however is roughly only 4 hours. The backlight and keeping the backlight while video plays really sucks the life out of the thing. But for me I usually keep the Pod close at hand or in the car where I can keep it charged. So if you are always travelling and want to carry it with you to watch videos, you should probably get a full charge before you leave.I think eventually this iPod will grow to the 5 stars it truly deserves, but as of now, there really is no improvement. It meets all expectations for Apple's iPod, but it needs more video options to get a real step up from the previous model.I hope this review has been helpful to you._Max
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!
I just got these headphones less than a week ago, but I'm already really liking them. Previously, I owned theJBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (Black)and they just weren't that great. I bought them because of the good reviews and the lower price, but the bass was no good and they didn't really seal with my ear - allowing a lot of ambient noise in. The sound quality of these headphones is much better, though. I use them in my ipod touch to listen to all different styles of music - rock, classical, dance and hip-hop and I have to say that I'm pleased with them for all types of music. I'm sure there are better headphones out there, but for the price, these are a perfect fit for me. I also used them for watching movies on my touch and the sound is just awesome. If you're looking for headphones in the lower price range, look no more. And if your choosing between the Jbuds and these, I'd definitely go with the v-modas.
This is the coolest, cheapest alternative to the expensive iPod shuffles and has many more features as well. It can play both mp3 and wma files, has a screen so you can see the names of the songs you're playing, has AM FM Radio, Voice recording and is easy to plug into your computer (like a USB drive) so you don't need to carry wires to connect it or charge it.SUPERB VALUE FOR MONEY!!!!
Its difficult to find a good Network Card that works on Vista 64-bit.I used to have a Marvell Yukon onboard, but it crashes if you have more than 2 gb of Ram.This card works perfect, and its PCI Express! Its a rare perfect card.I have Vista Ultimate, 64-bit, with 4GB ram, and it works PERFECT! I don't know of any other cards that can boast of the same thing.
I wish I had bought this a few years ago, when my camera was brand new. I do wish it came with a couple lens covers, as my lens' are be changed all the time.
This thing is great if you have alot of appt. (like Dr.s for your kids) or going grocery shopping. I like the fact that you can store your grocery list, Dr.s Appt., and even contact numbers all on this little handheld. So you dont lose or forget anything.
I have had this video camera for a about a year now and its the best camera i have owned so far. The video is very nice quality inside and outside. I have had dvd video and 8mm and this is by far the most convenient and best recording. it takes ok stills but my digital camera takes awesome pictures so keep your digital handy. I am giving this a 5 because of video quality and ease of use. If i included the quality of digital stills i would give this a 4 star. But then again your buying a video camera the stills in my opinion are just bonus. Enjoy.
Ever since the dawn of the information age, I have been waiting for this package, I can say. To me, it provides real-life-useful information in very usable ways. Period.I purchased it as an open box item. Of course, it had everything needed. (The hardware, base map & detailed map.) Besides, ther customer service via e-mail is great.Happy:- I will hardly get lost again. This gives a great deal of comfort when driving.- It can recalculate the route when I go off-course. I can make it automatically do it or ask my permission.- I like the "Que" application package. It maps, guides(in background), provides GPS information, searches, tracks and plays tune(in background). IMHO, this "package" is an excellent combination of HW, SW(applications/OS), data(map) & infrastructure(satelites).Less happy:- Like a few reviewers pointed out, it crashed randomly several times. Later I found that Garmin is providing s/w upgrade from their web. The process was not simple but after that, the device seems a lot more stable. When I let it navigate and don't go there, something seems go wrong.- When I have many detailed maps in the SD card, the search seems a little slower than desired. (It is natural but more computational power or a better way to search the data could be helpful.)- Once, its route guided me into a prohibited turn. However, it should be user's responsibility to drive safely & follow the traffic regulations...Hope:- More (internal) memory.- Integrated cell phone.- Integrated digital camera.- Map edit capability
Decent computer, for the price. Unfortunately, during shipping, the 'T' button ceased to function, so I pulled it out and pressed it with my finger and the button worked. Then, about a week after I got it, the whole thing shut down. Couldn't get it to start up again(trust me, it had good battery). Since it was so cheap, I just returned it and was refunded full price.(minus shipping, cheapskate)Don't buy it, just don't.
I already have a decent inkjet, but I wanted one with higher resolution and better photo-realism. I read reviews about the C80. The resolution on it is fantastic. But, after running 4 hours of trials on it (in a serious attempt to achieve decent color), I decided to return it. On my other printer (only 1440 dpi) the colors are crisp, rich, and sharp -- especially the blacks. Looking at conventionally developed photographs, the same can be said. On the C80, the colors are VERY muted -- DULL. I called Epson, and they confirmed that the archival inks have a different tone than their standard inks. The Espson driver doesn't even offer an independent control over the black saturation (even though it does provide one for cyan, magenta, and yellow). If you're looking for realistic photos, this is NOT the way to go if color is important.
Confusing on what cartridges to use--two slots, 3 choices. Also cannot determine how to print photos in black and white--have to remove the color cartridge to print in grayscale or b/w, no matter the settings. Tech help is not very knowledgeable. Have had good luck in past with HP, but very disappointed in 7660 (and cartridges are extremely expensive!)
These binos have good glass for the price. Good warranty. Diopter and focus wheel are smooth. I am not saying these are steiners or swaros, but for the money they would be very hard to beat.Thanks
It was great for 1 1/2 years but it suddenly died. Sound but no picture. I'm going to call Panasonic tomorrow to complain based on all these other bad experiences.
This product ROCKS!!!!! I love it! I am a runner and it's much more convient to clip and go. Other products I have had required that I use a arm band but those tended to rub or just be a hassle. The sound is great coming from such a small product. I rave about it to all my friends and it's so affordable.
looked for an inexpensive ND filter for my lenses, good combination for the money. Could have spent more but for my basic needs it was perfect
I am not going to write a long techincal review, but if you want a very good basic receiver that has very good stereo sound, in my opinion you can't go wrong with this 100 watt rms per channel receiver.
Very nice laptop bag for the money. Lots of storage space. Let's you get eveything well organized.
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.
Highs and mids sound excellent from the two monitor speakers... Bass is good but overly boomy even at about 1/10th max on the dial. Others have said the sub is not for tight spaces - being in a dorm room this is probably an issue for me if anyone. Probably less boomy if not butted against a wall and under a desk. Here's the nice bonus with these things - they sound amazing used as a 2.1 system for your TV.Full surround systems become frustrating because they are just too much to have on all the time for regular TV or gaming... The THX certification must mean something because these just sound awesome for TV and movies. The clear tweeters make dialogue come through nicely and the big sub is pretty impressive for explosions and such. Fills in the flat sound on LCD's and plasmas without being over the top (unless you want it to, because these things can crank up to be pretty loud). Honestly, for most people, this is a much better idea than some big store home theater in a box. Look on ebay - I got open box returns on there for around $60 shipped a few years ago and they were literally brand new condition
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.
Compre la camara hace un mes y no me ha dado problemas , en verdad vale lo que vale , la recomiendo 100 por ciento , no se van arrepentir.Santa ana de Coro , Venezuela
This printer is great. The prints are very clear. Everyone I have shown the pictures to say they cannot tell the difference between mine and a professional developer of film. It is very easy to use either with my PC or as a stand-alone. Thank you for a great product.
I have owned many expensive headphones, mostly years ago when I could afford to spend hundreds of dollars on such things. Now I have a family and am on a budget. So now I have less than $100 dollars to spend on a new set. I have to choose between the SR-80 and SR-60's and a few others by Sennheiser. I decided to go with the less expensive SR-60's and it turns out they are as good as or better than the much more expensive competitors from Grado and Sennheiser. I think to get any significantly better sound from Grado, you must go up to the SR-225, at least in my opinion.I actually like their styling. Unlike my Skull Candy Skullcrushers I bought earlier, they look and feel well-built.They have excellent mids and highs, and despite what a few say, they have excellent bass. Anything with "better" bass to me sounds artificial. These are very "sweet" sounding and natural sounding headphones with an excellent construction quality.You won't regret buying these GREAT HEADPHONES!UPDATEI did go ahead and buy the SR-80's for the extra $26, and though I still feel the SR-60's are the best buy of any headphone under $75, I do indeed see a difference in the bass with the more expensive 80's after giving them a longer trial run. I would say they are the best under $100.
Pretty nice sound and system overall - reception is not as good as hoped, but most undercounter do not rate well here. Each time power outage, expect to reset preset radio stations. Would still buy unit - after 1 month useage.
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!!!
I got it coz of the brand name and big screen.The clarity of music and the display is excellent.But the price is too high as compared to other MP3s like sandisk which gives the same quality of music as well as other features like FM,voice recorder.other features are good like the games,clock,timers etc.Although I am sure how to play vedio.the kit has not information about it.
First off, I was going to go with TIVO until I found this unit. Open box with rebate along with it made it too irresistabel to pass up. Plus the subcription fee is only 9.99, much cheaper then TIVO when you think about having for a year. I was also drawn to this model becuase of the ethernet port and digital out. THe only ones to have this when I purchased it. Let me tell you, setting it up was a bit of a hastle, First I plugged it my ethernet cable in and couldn't get it to recognize, after about 30 minutes i tried it with the phone line, here it dialed out and finally I was able to set it use the ethernet port. I think mine had this becuase it used phone jack before when it was a display model. Ohh well, my only other gripe is that I use this DirecTv and well it does not get any of the pay-per-view listings or sport listings, this is more on part of ReplayTv service offering then with the actual player, still a major gripe on my part. But the listings are easy to navigate, to find movies it's great, everything is so simple to understand that my GF could use it with out my instructions. I've seen tivo and really like ReplayTv's setup. Also the best feature is really the commerical advance, you would think it wouldn't make a big deal if you just had to fast forward it manually, but with just a quick skip of a second and your back to watching the show that just left for commerical break, no work from you. Obviously this feature is only avaiable on a recorded show. But now when I watch a tv program, commericals do bother me now. It really spoils you. Why it's not a 5 is becuase of the listing problem wtih direcTv. Also, the Digital out will not get you a 5.1 sound output. Beucase there is no digital in, and you can't receive a digital sound over coaxial cable w/o inputting it first to into a digital receiver, you can't get a true digital signal. I'm really not sure why they even put this option in. Good for the price and the menu is really slick!
It is sturdy, well made and has the virture of using the double sided sleeves that permit a narrow but sufficient label at the top.In fact with a printer you can use labels that allow a alphanumeric filing code and brief description. You do have to cut the printed labels and fit them to the narrow strips for inserting at the top.So, much like a filing cabinet, you can look down the length of the "Trabinet" I call it to find the specific CD you are looking for.This makes for quick and convenient access to your media.My only reservation is that you can stack only one on top of another. But that is about as far as you can go.So I give it a 4.5 rating.Rod Edington
...if you want quality shots with flash. I'm relatively new to the flash scene. I've been getting into off-camera flash photography so without much research I bought this flash because the 580 is way out of my $ range. Once I ordered it I found out later that this flash can not be used as a Master. It turned out okay because the 7D's onboard flash can be the Master. (To use wireless flash you have to have one flash as a Master). The flash is fantastic. It's opened up a whole new area of photography for me. Hi speed sync is great for daytime photography as well as trick photography. No problems at all with the flash. It does heat up and goes into protective mode if you take alot of shots without letting it cool down. (It's good to know it's protective mode works). Go ahead and get this flash if you don't need it to be the Master, check and see if your camera's flash can act as the Master otherwise you're going to need to get the 580 or a wireless trigger if you want to go wireless for off camera flash. Do some research and find out what all you want to do then go for it.
I bought this as a basic DVD player and it lasted only a few months. Freezes up, won't play and generally frustrating. I am throwing it out since it works only intermittantly. I thought buying Toshiba would mean it would perform for a few years at least. Waste of money. Don't buy it.
I used this to connect my fw400 monitor cable to my fw800 only new mac. It works fine for my old (no desire to replace) fw400 compact flash card reader, which I now just plug into the monitor's fw400 link.But I also tried it out as an option to use to connect my fw400 canon scanner to the computer, and it did not work with this or with the fw400 to fw800 cable I also tried out. Ended up using the scanner's USB 2.0(?) link instead. So, basically ymmv on how useful this is.(And it's several bucks cheaper as I type, less than a month later. Amazon can be so annoying sometimes.)
The Velco tabs are so sturdy and so loud when opening the sleeve; bats flee from the belfrey, cats leap from their sleep, children weep.
This router is great! I set it up in 10 mins and also attached my netgear wireless laptop card and BANG! I had wireless connectivity! Net Gear accessories are solid..I have had no problems...I whole heartedly reccommend Netgear routers and cards.LL in NYC
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.
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!!!!
Glad I didn't throw out my old Polaroid camera!I always shop Amazon.com first for anything. Excellent service and very good prices.
This was my second purchase of an AcomData Firewire drive. Both are quiet and cool and fast enough for my purposes. I use one only for backup of music files and the other for cloning my main Mac hard drive once or twice a month (alternating with a 5-yr-old LaCie drive). Used this way they should last a long time. I think AcomData drives, at Amazon prices, are good bargains.
We purchased a Sharp Aquos 26" TV (model LC-26GA4U) in the fall of 2004. Ever since we purchased it, it has had a VERY annoying clicking sound when it is on, and even for a few minutes after it is turned off. We have taken the TV to two different Sharp approved repair shops and they have not been able to fix the problem. We have contacted Sharp twice recently, and have not heard back from them. We are very disappointed in our TV and would not buy another Sharp again!
This product has to be, by far, the worst value for anyone's money, be it a free gift certificate or your own hard earned cash. Of the 15 disks I have tried to use of the 50 in the package, NOT A SINGLE ONE HAS WORKED! THEY ARE COMPLETE GARBAGE!
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 used the Digital Audio Optical Toslink 3-Way Selector Switch with an old AVR that had only one audio optical input and can now feed this old AVR with three optical inputs at the turn of a switch. The switching mechanism looks solid and engages each optical input port with a positive locking feel. I've had no problems with this unit and heartily recommend it.
Update : My first Mac has gone from being a secondary laptop to being my primary laptop. Mainly due to the excellent OSX and Safari web browser, which beats Windoz and IE hands down. I've become more proficient with Macs.What I HATE about the Macbook(and also a 17" Powerbook I bought to play around with) is that these things COOKS- an egg! Flip it upside down and they work as George Foreman grill and you can fry burgers on these. Updating to 10.5 Leopard is even more demanding. In Summer I wonder if the laptop is heating up the room more. It makes the Macs feel inefficient and even (undeservedly) low tech and unreliable. I hope they use better cooling and one of those centrino or whatever comes up next cooler running processors.Sometimes I wonder if the white plastic casting will melt. It hasn't but it has turned yellow at the track pad, palm rest etc where in comes with contact with human skin. This is a manufacturing defect and Apple has acknowledged it and fixed the issue on later White Macbooks. They offer a free replacement (the palmrest etc only) for the earlier Macbooks IF it is still under the one year warranty. Well, I didn't know about this so I missed the deadline . While most Macbooks are quite problem free, there are many other issues with reliability with the Macbooks and Macbook Pros you can easily find online with a search.x x xMy first Mac. Switching is like learning to drive a right hand drive car. A little frustrating at times but the MAC OSX is Very well designed and intuitive and user friendly. The upcoming Windows Vista looks a lot like a MAC OS.If you're new, your local store can offer help if you have questions. I also signed up for Pro Care. $99/year . Also bought .Mac for $99 (or family pack for $179).When you buy it, it is so nice to carry that box in your hands.PROS:Security. Virus, spyware etc are rare, almost none.STABLE.Hard to crash. Especially if you're doing video editing, 3D computer modeling and animation etc. Pros all switched to Macs now. Once you go Mac you don't go back.FAST.USER FRIENDLY. Simplicity. Most Mac users love their Macs. Some very smart little touches.Very responsive interface. Computer starts fast. Programs starts fast.iMovie HD is nice for doing simple hi def HDV editing(upgrade to Final cut express or final cut pro), iphoto a little too basic but ok for digital photo work(upgrade to Photoshop or Aperture), Garage Band is fun and quite versatile if you're a musician, iSight camera is fun for a short while but I hardly use it, good for iChat perhap.Motion sensing Harddrive! Prevents damage from sudden movements/ drops of the laptop. My Sony topend laptop dropped merely one inch on the desk and needed a new harddrive. Not with the Mac.CONS :No word processor!Throw in that word processor darn it. It comes with a 30 day trial of Apple's own 'Pages' and you can buy MS Word or any other software you want. It does come with a very basic Text edit.Laptop gets hot.Thats why they call it notebook now cause you'll heat your laps, esp when plugged in to ac/dc.The new GLOSSY Screen is BRIGHT and SHARP with great COLORS. But the Blacks are are not really true black except from certain viewing angles. This is not obvious viewing text. But only when you use a screensaver with a lot of black(which Apple cleverly avoid putting in the system) or viewing DVDs or editing photos. Most laptops under $1000 are like that except a few premium ones like my other laptop with an x-black screen(on select Sony models) and the blacks are just black and watching DVD's, editing photos are fantastic. On the Macbook it's just not bad. Texts look good. That's a shame because Mac users are often working with graphics. Macbook PROs are better but at $2-2.7K.***Tip : You can increase or decrease text size easily by pressing the Apple button and + or - key. How convenient.Touchpad is large but marginally less responsive if you're used to moving your finger fast. Also it has only one button instead of two like on PC laptops makes it less convenient. But someone on Amazon told me you can go to system preferences>keyboard & mouse>trackpad and enable two finger on trackpad for secondary button.Magnetic Macsafe power adaptor is nice.One of the softest sounding built in speakers on the market! I guess they expect you to use either headphones or external speakers. But bring on less wimpy speakers next time please.NO PCMCIA or PCIexpress slot. Can't use Verizon Wireless Broadband etc cards. Need Macbook Pro for these(and they use the new PCIexpress, not PCMCIA. Airport(wifi) works great but is not truly mobile.$200 for a DVD burner upgarde when Dell charges only $50 for upgrade to DVD burner AND a 20GB HD. DVD burners don't cost more on Macs than on PCs. Another $200 for the Black instead of white shell. Overpriced! $1099, $1199, $1299 seems about right for the 3 Macbook models. Or throw in some iPod shuffle or nano with those models.SOLID body but easiy scratched. I always protect mine with a case.Battery life = a full 4 hrs! You'll see mac guys using no extention cords often while PC notebooks struggle with their 75 mins. Also very accurate battery meter compared to PCs!Software updates takes awhile to download. Can't they just sell the CDs at the stores or by mail for a coupla bucks ?I heard the next OS Leopard is going to be faster and better optimised for the Intel core duo.Did I say fast for video editing? To my surprise it is similar in speed to the Pro models! Even in HiDef mode(HDV).The Macbook PRO models are great for gamers with the seperate graphics card. But since i'm not too much a gamer , I don't need it. I HOPE APPLE MAKES A MACBOOK IN 15.4 INCH OR EVEN 17" SCREEN(aluminium or plastic case)PRICED LESS THAN MACBOOK PRO.[I also put in a 1gb ram(a must for video editing), it is easy to do yourself. Just search Yahoo/google. Take out the battery, unscrew a metal cover and push a lever firmly and quickly to remove the 256mb ram. 1gb+256=1.25Gb ram works fine(don't have to be 512+512mb). Thousands of us have 256mb rams sitting around going to waste. ]
The Speedlite and service were both supper.the 430EX is out standing for the money,a Pro item at less cost.Thank You Very muchBill Hatch
After quite some time doing some research for a decent home theatre system at a great price, I finally decided on this unit. My Mom and Brother both have Phillips Home Theatre-in-a-Box systems that work perfectly. My brother even returned the "so talked about" new Bose surround sound system for a Phillips system. I am a music fanatic and can't go anywhere without my iPod, so the included dock was perfect. I can even watch my downloaded Movies/Music Videos/TV Shows on my television from the dock. The sound is awesome and so far has played all my DVD's.It does take a little while to switch sources, but hasn't been a problem for me so far.
I bought this for my Dad for Christmas as he was going to an "in wall" install for his Infinity speakers he bought. He decided to return the speakers, I think he still has the rough in frames. Anybody want to buy them? They are probably still in the original box. Let me know.
This worked fine, until my Chihuahua chewed it in half!
I don't need lightning fast transfer or expect it (All my ports are USB 1)nor do I need it on my keychain. But if I did, I would be disappointed. Lucky for me the first thing I did was void any warranty by popping off the case and put it in a new case. The one thing that did cheese me was the missing .25 gb. Where did it go? If I buy a 4 gb drive, that is what I should get. Not a 3.75 gb drive. But it was cheap, so my rant is not as caustic as it would be if I'd paid more.
I have been a very satisfied user of a Samsung ML-1210 laser printer for several years. Samsung really had made a reputation for manufacturing top-quality inexpensive laser printers, and my ML-1210 was a prime example of Samsung's attention to design and usability. So when I urgently needed a new laser printer after a recent move, I could not wait until my ML-1210 arrived with the rest of my belongings, and bought an ML-2010 immediately. After all, it was a Samsung design and probably an improvement over my trusty ML-1210.What a huge disappointment. When I go through the reviews here at Amazon, I noticed that the majority of people praise the printer for being inexpensive. These people obviously never used a previous generation Samsung laser printer, because there actually was a time when Samsung made quality inexpensive printers, and there actually were inexpensive Samsung printers that were excellent in every aspect. Unfortunately the ML-2010 is not one of these good Samsung printers.I have to admit that the installation is much easier and Samsung has to be given credit for attention to Mac and Linux compatibility(Just use Samsung ML-1710 drivers for Linux). But this is about the only good feature of the ML-2010. In my opinion, its shortcomings are:-NOISE. The reviewers who complain about the noise are right, folks. We're not exaggerating, this printer emits an incredible sound during the warm-up period, and a very noisy cooling fan keeps whining for minutes. In contrast, my ML-1210 was ultra quiet. Samsung engineers really dropped the ball here: I believe the addition of the noise cooling fan was due to the unnecessary push for the impressive 22ppm printing speed and the hot printing engine necessary for these speeds.Dear Samsung marketers: In case you couldn't figure this out with your fancy MBAs from leading US and Korean universities, let me be the first to explain to you that the people who buy a sub-$100 laser printer DO NOT care for the 22ppm printing speed. They just want a quiet laser printer with high quality output. Which brings us to the second shortcoming:-MEDIOCRE PRINTING QUALITY: What's up with the GRAY text? Even in the 1200dpi quality setting and darkness set to maximum, the output from this printer is fuzzy and gray. Something went horribly wrong during the design of this printer, and you can tell by the print quality.-BAD DESIGN: I will not even dwell over the fact that the design is ugly: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and honestly a laser printer does not have to be a Le Corbusier masterpiece. But the poor design of the printer impacts usability: The printer literally spits out printed pages at the (unnecessarily high) speed of 22 pages per minute, and unless you deploy the ungainly paper retaining extension, the pages will not stay on the printer and will simply fall off, resulting in a mess of unordered pages. Why did Samsung have to change the design of the paper path? My ML-1210 could easily print a hundred pages and retain them on the printer, in order.In short, the ML-2010 is not the well designed, inexpensive Samsung printer that the company was well known for making. Please do not reward Samsung by buying this poorly-designed printer. Samsung has proven that they could deliver excellent printers in the past, but the ML-2010 is a total failure. I recommend an HP printer or even a used ML-1210 instead of the ML-2010.
This flash drive is very sturdy and has separate, well fitting top, which I like.
I had procrastinated about buying a digital camera. This was a great first choice. Easy to use for pictures or video. Quality camera. The small size I needed. Very Pleased!
Pretty good printers but several caveats. Typical HP junk drivers included on CD - The shovelware works fine, but the driver doesnt work...OOPSIE. D/L the driver only version from the web.I also want to warn about changing print cartridges - we have a few of these printers in remote locations and the casual user can destroy the printer by changing the print cartridge roughly. There is something in the design that doesnt take to rough handling. You can jam the spring thats located in the cartridge bay into the PCB which the cartridge needs to connect to - this wrecks the printer.Also someone wrecked one of these printers by forcing the cartridge into the bay w/o taking off the sticker that covers the printhead.Keepint all this in mind, I prefer the 6940 printer over more recent models from HP.
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.
Honestly, the comparing these to any other in-ears below $300 is like comparing apples to oranges. These are in a league of their own for their price. Even if you listen to music casually, pick these up.Just be careful that you don't push them in too far, put them in just enough that things sound muted. I was used to cramming mine in to block outside noise, and you really don't need to. Once I figured that out these things shined. Crisp highs, smooth lows sum things up well.The only downside that I can find isn't infact isn't a flaw of the earphones, but of MP3s. You can tell that there's a huge difference between MP3s, even the highest bitrate, and lossless. If you purchase these, be prepared to re-encode all of your music library.That being said, I don't suggest buying from the iTunes music store. Your best bet is to ask friends if they own the physical CD of something, and share your CDs you purchase with them.
There's not a whole lot to say about the item, had to get some in for a couple customers of mine, and it's exactly what they were looking for. Good product, would buy from again.
I held off buying a TFT because of their delicate screens. Now, this is a dream, around the same price as other flat panel monitors. The glass filter also enhances the viewing quality, even in sunlight. It doesn't offer as many viewing angles (just a small tilt), but once I saw it I was hooked. Easy to set up. I can't turn away from the computer now. If I could just stop raving and get more work done...
I have had this printer for about a month. I purchased it for its scanning and copying capabilities. Both functions have satisfied my expectations. Of course, the printing quality has also been great. The hide-away paper tray was a bonus. I installed this printer with a new Dell PC with a Vista operating system. I encountered no problems with the installation. The ink usage appears to be acceptable for my requirements. Third party ink prices for Brother printers are very reasonable. The combination of the ink usage efficiency and economical ink prices played heavily into my decision to purchase this printer.
I wanted something small and lightweight that I could carry in my purse to help me with appointments and lists. The Z22 is a great little aid to me.
I was having major problems with consistent channel changing from my TiVo. Then someone suggested one of these as a replacement for the ones that ship with TiVo. At this price, I figured what the heck, and ordered one. Well, it just works. Stuck it directly on the front of that (simply awful) Motorola digital cable box they stuck me with, covered the whole thing up with black electrical tape, and I haven't had a missed channel change since.
Works great! I have cleaned about 100 discs and repaired 10. Alot of my discs I thought we have to be repaired, but after sending them through the cleaning cycle they work great. I had one disc that had a very deep scratch (just running your finger across the disc you could feel it)when I would try to play it my player would freeze completly. I ran it through the clean, the buffer, then repaired it twice. I can now play that disc all the way through, there are no skips or scrambles or anything. It is as good as new! I even have a disc that got cracked during a move and it has started playing again. It does skip some, but since it is cracked I am very impressed! My kids are very happy to get to watch some of their movies again!
Have had it for only a short time but it has performed flawlessly so far. Very happy with the purchase.
The quality is OK, but it is about 2mm shorter than regular 1/4" plugs, such as one came with my Sony V6 headphones, and another adapter I bought somewhere else. Because of the length is too short sometimes it comes out of the socket by itself!
I bought this AC adapter as a replacement for my Dell Vostro 1500 DF266 adapter.Only issue I had is they sent me 3 prongs while my original was 2 prongs .I paid more thinking I will get 2 prong.Good thing is they were ready to refund if I dont like it.But this one is 90w and works fine with my laptop so not going to return it.
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.
Increased my reception by two full bars. Excellent product. I would recommend it for d-link reception.Item being reviewedD-Link ANT24-0230 Xtreme N 2.4GHZ Indoor Antenna
This wire DVD/game rack is simple and cheap, holding 30+ DVD/games per rack. Some of the bars, vertical and horizontal, on mine were bent when I received it so I was unable to attach the two towers together or get the stand to fit on it. I just mounted them to the wall separately and it looks fine so no big deal, just something to consider when buying. The horizontal bars are pliable and easy put back into place...
I followed the advice of another reviewer - I installed the card and expected WIndows to find drivers.Win-7 (32bit) did not recognize the card as anything. It did not look for drivers.So, I tried the install disk. It crashed my system - badly. Took some extreme measures just to make my system start. When it did, a message said take the new unknown device out of the computer.Bottom line... It does not seem to me it is compatible with Win-7. The box says it works with Vista and XP. It does not mention Win-7.I returned it. (I appreaciate Amazon's customer-friendly return process!)
This Headset is not only uncomfortable but the speaker part broke after only a month of use. I did like the sound quality but it was not worth the discomfort and poorly made design. This product is very disappointing considering the quality name brand. I recommend opting for the Plantronics M220C Mobile Headset instead.
This went into one amazing machine!! The sound quality is wonderful, my old records did not sound this good when they were new!!Great price considering it's not that much more than I paid for diamond needles way back when!! SO the price value is really one to make you smile.
I highly suggest this privacy filter. It almost completely blocks out your neighbors view of your screen. The plastic tabs that come with the screen to hold the filter in place don't adequately hold the filter in place when you open your laptop- it sometimes slips out. Overall though, the filter works very well, removes easily, and is well worth the price if you are having privacy issues.
the sound quality from this ipod fm transmitter varied from awful to merely poor. if you have a "tin ear" you might find it acceptable. otherwise you will probably be disappointed. the unit lasted about 18 months before burning out - which was admittedly better than the measly 3 month guarantee. but when i enquired about getting the unit repaired dlo just said it was time to buy a new one ! i don't think so. it remains to be seen if any of the other available ipod fm transmitters work any better.
I wanted a bag that would hold my camera gear, particularly a long lens (300mm f/2.8), as well as my laptop. The main purpose of the bag would be for air travel. For car trips, it's easy to toss two bags in the back. And for hikes, I probably wouldn't bring my laptop. But with airlines cracking down on the number of bags per passenger, I wanted everything in one bag.I first tried theKata R-103 GDC Rucksack, but it wasn't big enough. My Dell Inspiron is 14" x 10-1/4" x 1-1/2", and it didn't fit.I tried the next size up, theKata HB-207 GDC Hiker Backpack for DSLR system or DV/HDV camcorder. (Insertrolly optional). It's an immense bag - so large I can't imagine carrying it for long. But my laptop wouldn't fit in it, either.So I started looking at Lowepro. TheLowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack (Black)was squarer in shape, rather than tapered on top like the Kata, so it seemed more likely that my laptop would fit. I went over to the Lowepro site to check the specs (Amazon's are often incomplete, or even incorrect), where I saw that they also made a version with wheels. Perfect!I don't know how I missed this bag before. Perhaps I overlooked it because Amazon doesn't carry it. I ordered it from Amazon seller M Z Photo and got free shipping and delivery in two days - as good as Amazon Prime. ;-)And yes, at last, my computer fits! There's a pocket in front that holds a removable laptop sleeve. While the sleeve itself is too small, the computer does fit in the pocket. I can use the padded laptop sleeve without closing it (the outer pocket zips up easily around it and provides plenty of protection), I can put the laptop in without the sleeve, or I could buy my own sleeve that does fit. (If you don't understand what I mean, there are photos on the Lowepro site that show what I mean.)The bag is well-made and well-designed. It's bigger than I expected, but it does conform to carry-on rules. At least if you don't overstuff the outside pockets. It's too large to fit under a seat, but should fit nicely in the overhead bin.As others have said, this really isn't suited to carry as a backpack, though they give you the straps to do it. The roller mechanism makes the bag heavier than a backpack needs to be, and not terribly comfortable to wear. I will probably keep the smaller Kata bag to use as a backpack and daybag. Pack it my suitcase and take it out once I get to my destination.
I got this router upgrading from my Netgear RT314 router. I couldn't be happier. This router works just as flawlessly and easily as my last one. Of course the added bonus is the Wireless network I now have at home.I am actally writing this review from my kitchen table about 50ft away from my router through a few walls with Excellent signal strength and 128 bit WEP encryption enabled.The only thing I'd like to see is the ability to disable the SSID broadcast. Even that doesn't bother me though, as all of the other security features in this product pretty much eliminate fears of wireless hacking or squatting on my network.
Quality is superb! Glass and frame gives you the feel for its price value. Highly useful when sun is way up and shining brightly. It serves like shades to your eyes and prevents too much glare. It helps add contrast to your photos.Do not apply too much torque in threading this onto your lens as it may be difficult to remove since its front element rotates.
Works as advertised. I was able to solder all my connections on a bench before I installed my new radio, pretty straight-forward instructions.
Just set up the scope today and so far so good. Nice hard case, soft cast, and the tripod is OK too. Scope is very clear and easy to focus. Could use a little more eye relief at max zoom. Otherwise very nice product. I was looking at game trails on the top of the mountain over a mile away from my house.
I purchased this product based on my experience with a Sanus flat screen TV mounting kit. I wasn't disappointed. Sanus makes an excellent product. Well engineered, good instructions, well identified parts. Easy installation.
no more loud guitar noises at night. decent quality specially for the price and standard headphones work great with it
I purchased this set of headphones for about $45 from Amazon mainly to listen to the TV and it's EXACTLY what I was hoping for for the price I paid. I don't have the best hearing and I find myself rewinding my DVR or DVD player to try to catch bits of dialog. I've also turned on closed captioning and raised the volume on my TV but since I now have a baby in the house, we keep the volume of the TV down while he is asleep. These headphones are perfect for watching TV without disturbing anyone else. I live in a 2 story townhome and can move from one floor to the next without losing the signal. I haven't played video games with the headphones on yet, but i think they'd be great, especially since it makes the video game more interesting if you can follow the storyline/dialog (and many of my video games have no closed captioning)Another great use of these headphones is watching sports. Any captions usually trail the action because it's being done live. Plus sports are usually something that I need to turn up the sound on to truly enjoy. I can do that now without affecting anyone else. And I've found that I can be in the kitchen doing the dishes and still watch and hear the game. This was impossible before because of the clatter and running water while doing dishes.I would buy these headphones again in a heartbeat, especially at this price. I'm not an audiophile or headphone expert so i can't speak to the fidelity of the sound but i definitely think the headphones have clear and crisp sound.I also plan to work out on the treadmill/nordictrack with these headphones on and watching TV. This is another one of those activities where i typically would not be able to hear the TV because of the noise from the exercise machine.In terms of battery life, I'm using two rechargeable batteries (Eneloop) and have been using the headphones for 2-3 hours per day for 4 days so far without needing to recharge them. I'm pretty satisfied with that battery life.
I bought these as a replacement for my home stereo system and built a speaker box for the 6 1/2's along w/a pair of sony xplod 5 1/2's and these speakers were half the price and were just as loud as more expensive brand, awesome quality in sound, great price, are good for home stereo or car stereo. Highly recommend.
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.
Works as billed. I put a 200g HD in and it functions well, keeps cool. Would recommend.
I bought this in May 2010 to take on our trip West to Yellowstone NP, Custer State Park, Badlands NP and the Grand Tetons. I watched 2 grizzlies eating a bison carcus about 100 yards away and at 40 magnification was able to see all the teeth, claws and their hair blowing in the breeze. So it has great detail. The wildlife can be quite a distance away so the extra magnification and a good tripod worked well. Also stopped in Wyoming at Devils Tower and used it to find climbers while parked at the entrance to the park. Works best to start at 20 magnification, find the object and then zoom in closer at higher magnification.
$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 know a lot of people have said this doesn't work if you're setting a 17" computer on the larger surface, but I haven't had any problems at all with it. Comfortable, ergonomic, and hasn't tipped over on me yet.
Okay, I'll admit that in the past I have been skeptical of reviews that rip a product. But please listen... this product is a joke and Palm's service is a joke. The unit has been returned twice within one year for different defects. Service is terrible. Rep's don't care if you have a problem, and are not solution-oriented whatsoever. The two exchanges have taken a cumulative month, all for a product that is less than a year old. And to make matters worse, the unit cannot be read outdoors at all. Even on a cloudy day. Trust me, rather than use THIS product, you are better off with a pad of paper and a pencil.
The hook-ups on the base for these headphones, that plug into the TV, are not compatible with new digital TVs such as Panasonic flatscreens. Our TV is a digital audio format, has cable audio hook-up ports, and the headphone base is set up with a tri-color prong adaptor. Had to return these and wasted $12 on shipping them back.
Received item in great condition. Looks great with my camera. Plastic coated to prevent scratches. Very long and flexible.
I've had yepps, a dell jukebox, rca lyra, and a few other mp3 players... this is by far my favorite. Its easy to use, weighs next to nothing, and its cheap. The quality of this is compable to units costing double. I love it.
works prety finelooks very nice, stylishgood rangevery good batery lifenot so good: the touch sensitive doens`t work well..
this camera takes good pictures out of doors & with a flash or bright lites could take pretty good indoor pics, I think-----batteries can be removed after snapping pics without losing images, in order to save battery life----pics are still bright & clear when enlarged-----main problem is the same as with most cheaper cameras of any type: the view finder is not in same position as the actual lens, so resulting pic is slightly different than what you see (or significantly different for close ups), so you have to adjust & experiment a little. I found instruction booklet somewhat confusing.--------but pretty versatile, all in all-----definately not a rip-off, for the casual phtographer
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!!!
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.
These monitors looked like a great buy for the price. I figured NEC would be a good safe brand. I bought 8 of them in Dec 2001 and just had a 3rd one go bad as of today. Now NEC says they have a ... backlog on sending out a replacement monitor and the best option is to send it in for repair (about 2 weeks). At least they have a 3 year warranty. I ended up buying a 9th monitor as a spare but now I have two in the shop :( Oh ya, everytime one goes bad it costs me [money] in shipping.
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!
Picture very good, remote control works well. Wood frame looks excellent. Only problem is connecting to a computer to transfer files. The USB connection is poor. Often will not transfer pictures. I have three of these frames and several computers and all combinations act the same way. If you use some other method to write to the memory card, everything is fine, just do not count on the Coby frame USB connection. Also, Coby will never answer their on-line support contact.
You can't go wrong with the money it works great. nice case for any 10 inch DVD player.
My wife and I own three of these. One stays in the car and two stay in our individual backpacks or stored with our small Panasonic digital cameras (which we also love). It is absolutely perfect for a pocket digital, and I even keep my camera attached to it while hiking and use the combination hand-held. It steadies the camera even when I don't set it up on a solid surface or attach it it to a tree or something. I can't speak more highly of this product. It is one of the best photography values I have ever found, and I've been a landscape and nature photographer for 25 years.
Great concept. Except this thing does not sync time when it's in my office. If I take it outside, it will sync time properly.
This is the first webcam I've owned, so I thought I'd pay that bit extra to ensure it was of good quality. The pictures are excellent. The face tracking does work, it's just that our office is in the basement and if the face tracker loses me, then it focuses on the ceiling light and stays there! I bought one of these for my family in the UK as well, and the webcam images are brilliant. The only microphone we have is the one in the webcam, and the sound is perfect. I would definitely recommend this webcam to anyone - even my 10 year old daughter can use it!
Bought 2 of them as i only have 2 slots and wanted 2gb in my HP dv8408us laptop. Easy install of course and works fine. Effective product from a good company. About 1/3 the price of memory from HP (made by Samsung). I recommend this product and this company.
I accidentally posted this review in the Shure E3C page, so I cut and pasted it here, since I have the E4C's not the E3C's.First off, I am a semi professional musician, so I am pretty familiar with Shure's mid to high quality pro audio gear, and thus made the purchase of these headphones, sight-unseen, particularly after reading all of the rave reviews on this site. Now, in fairness, the high end and even, to a large extent, the mid-range is crystal clear...almost too clear in fact, sometimes to the point of feeling a little shrill. However, I suspect that this had far more to do with the overwhelming lack of BASS! Um...okay the advertisement above says "Booming Bass".Oh really? Where? Certainly not in these ear-buds. I tried experimenting with the various in-ear inserts, and, like so many reviewers, have to agree that the foam are, by far, the best. In fact, to be quite honest, they are the ONLY acceptable sounding pieces, aurally. I don't mean to be negative here, honestly. I really wanted these to be AWESOME and in some ways they are. The musical detail at the high end is fantastic. The problem is that I paid 300 bucks for these things, because I didn't buy them off of Amazon (yeah I know, my mistake) but instead bought them from my local Apple store, where I purchased my 60 GB iPod. Now I realize that two stars is a PISS POOR rating, and these ear buds certainly sound a lot better than the "two stars" I gave them. The problem is that for the $300.00 I paid for them, or for that matter, the $189.00 they list for on this site, I may actually be over-rating them. If I had paid 20 dollars for these hear-buds I would probably give them a 4 star rating, but combining the under-whelming bass response with the overwhelming price tag, leads me to lower the rating even more, relative to cost to sound ratio.Now maybe I am doing something wrong. If so, please feel free to email me and give me detailed instructions and I would be more than happy to revise this review accordingly. What leads me to say this is the fact that these ear-buds are billed as cancelling ALL ambient noise, and that simply is not the case. They cancel a good deal of it, but I can still hear external noise, particularly when the music is not playing. This leads me to wonder if perhaps I am NOT getting the proper seal even with the little yellow foam inserts. I sincerely hope this is the case, and that someone emails me and I can feel like a COMPLETE IDIOT because I am not using these right, and thus will have to revise this.My biggest complaint, as I started to say, is the complete lack of appreciable bass. My buddy has a pair of $20.00 ear-buds that sound like utter crap, because the bass is LOUD but distorts. So I am in no way looking for that kind of sound, but his ear-buds PUMP out bass (albeit distorted) in ways that these Shure buds can't even dream of doing. Now I cannot believe that the technology is not good enough to reproduce thumping bass in small ear buds, particularly given the pretty hefty price tag of these.Oh and as an aside, I am NOT into dance music, where you hear nothing but bass. I mostly listen to Grateful Dead concerts. So while I am not looking for bass like you hear in car audio systems with MASSIVE sub-woofers, and from blocks away can hear nothing but thinping bass, it would be REALLY nice to hear the awesome bass playing of Phil Lesh as more than a distant and somewhat muted background.If anyone has any suggestions, my email is ChiroVette@aol.com. If not, I am going to dump these things into the trash heap and HOPE that someone out there can make a set pf ear-buds that can give me some DAMNED BASS!!!!
This is the second notebook stand I have purchased. I am very satisfied with the product.
This is a very stylish light weight drive that works great with USB. I've had no problems with it and I don't even notice it my my backpack because of it's size and weight. I recommend it.
I bought this over other optical mouses because of its great price and I figure you can't go wrong buying Logitech brand mouses. Easy to use as I thought, I was able to play games using this. The only complaint I have is that this mouse is not that comfortable, I have small hands and I thought the mouse is still too small granted it is a mini optical mouse. But the scrolling and mouse sensitivity are excellent.
I purchased this Vizio 32" HDTV from eBay for the bedroom. It replaces my JVC 32" that was damaged in shipping during our recent move. The picture is awesome! The set up was simple. The remote was remarkable! It automatically connected with the DirecTv box. It works the same as the DirecTv remote. I am a little cautious about the reviews I read about the power supply. During registration on the Vizio website I purchased the 2 year warrenty. We love the picture so much we are considering purchasing another one maybe larger. The price on eBay, although for a reburfished model, included shipping. It was under $500 including 6 mo warrenty and shipping. You just can't beat it. We did a lot of research, including comparing the pictures in a store, for a replacement tv for the bedroom and this was the best value. We have not used the PIP yet. We are just enjoying watching all of the new HD channels!!
I had always been a fan of Bose, but a day before I purchased my first high end computer 2.1 speaker for the first time in my life, I had a chance to test out side by side my "then favorite" Bose Companion 3 against this Klipsch Promedia 2.1.Boyyyy I gotta tell ya! For the first time in my life I really know who Klipsch is. This bad boy instantly defeat my all time favorite speaker brand Bose in just the first 30 seconds of testing out a song. The song I played on both speakers were "E.T" by Katy Perry. The typical boom-boom-clap sound of the song made clear of the difference between the Bose Companion 3 and the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. Klipsch had a deeper, warmer and crisper low bass than the Bose. Mid-range and high notes are clearly audible. AND A MUCH CHEAPER PRICE RANGE THAN THE NOTORIOUSLY EXPENSIVE BOSE BRAND!!!
I bought this computer in March. It is the worst computer that I have had. The CD- Writer, only works half the time. I have the 40 gb hard drive and every time you go over 10 gb, you have to restore the computer. The CD-ROM drive does not close anymore, you have to push it in. There is a short on the left speaker, it does not work anymore. The computer has many lock-ups and freezes. Some times windows does not even start-up. I would recommend Gateway or Dell, they have a lot more opitions, and better value than compaq
These headphones are great. Comfortable, convenient case for storage, awesome sound and external sound reduction. Highly recommend. A couple years ago I bought some "sound cancelling" headphones for $150. Top name and I couldn't see spending what they ask for to own the Bose. Well they are uncomfortable crap. I was very leary of trying again. What a pleasant surprise these were.
I'm a musician with pretty good ears. I also view the audiophile world with amusement, because 1) I can't tell a super-high-end audiophile rig with thousand-dollar cables from a nice stereo and 2) I doubt most owners of said rigs can, either. But hey, everybody needs a hobby.Now, I do take sound quality seriously, for both listening and recording. I've used dozens of earphones, some good, some mediocre, and some truly great. These definitely fall in the "truly great" category in terms of sound quality. When I first plugged them into an iPod and listened to high bit-rate MP3s I knew inside and out (under duress, as I much prefer the sound of CDs), I heard parts I had never heard before. When listening to a good source like a CD player, the instruments are all very clear, trebles are crisp, bass is good, mids are flat and not humpy or honky--everything sounds like it's intended to sound. As far as sound reproduction, the drivers in the SR-60i are about as good as you will find anywhere, at any price.I did have to knock one star off the rating, because the Y cable these ship with is a terrible design. The cord always tangles over itself, and each earpiece's cord is crimped rather aggressively into the plastic Y connector. The result is the cables fray and lose signal fairly quickly--mine are about 3 years old, I handle them carefully and always use them at my desk, and the cable already needs to be replaced. The foam earpads are also mostly worthless--they start to flake and look disreputable within weeks. Comfortable, yes; durable, no.All that being said, the sound quality you get from these drivers is extraordinary. If all you've ever used are ordinary earphones, even by big famous names like Sony or Sennheiser, using these will be a life-changing experience. They're so good I'll definitely change out the fraying cable and pads until the drivers die.Very, very highly recommended.
After reading these almost all positive reviews, I ordered these cartridges for my brother multi-fuction center. Make sure to remove the plastic cover over the ink outlet at the bottom of the cartridge (something you don't have to do with the Brother brand cartridges)so the ink can come out! : The print-outs are of acceptable quality. I still think the Brother brand black ink cartridges are a tad crisper with print outs but this is fine for all regular use documents. If you're printing any documents for publishing, don't use these, but for all else, they are just fine.
Great product for the price. I put in my jeep and would definitely purchase more products frm Pyle. Keep them coming!!
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 can't speak to the usefulness of the car charger. But the wall charger works like a charm. I'm replacing one I bought a year ago--it failed after I stepped on it and broke it.One nice feature is the green light that lets you know the charger is getting power. For two dollars + shipping, this is a steal. (Helps you realize just how much other firms mark their stuff up).
I purchased this product to laminate my store signs and I'm sorry I wasted my money! Just as one other review stated, the paper is so difficult to peel off the back that it will utterly frustrate you to the point of messing up any quality printing you are trying to preserve. At first I thought maybe it was just the end of the roll that was sticking really bad so I rolled off pieces in 3 feet sections and tried it at least FOUR times before just counting my loss. This is JUNK,JUNK and did I mention... JUNK!! Here it is almost Christmas, I've wasted money on laminate that I can't use for anything because the backing paper won't come off, it has messed up previous printing that I had to do over (wasted laser ink & premium paper) and I still have to order a product to get my store signs done.I initially bought the product because of the Avery name and my past experience with other Avery products but this laminate is pure JUNK! They should stop selling it because you can't send it back to Amazon once you open the box and cut off the roll. So people, if you chose to buy this product anyway to save money (that's why it's so cheap) DON'T bother because you'll end up paying more in the long run! Just as I am very upset about this purchase, you will end up very unhappy as well because they have my money, I now own a box of JUNK that I don't even want to give it away to anyone based off what I just went through. Take my advice and keep looking for a better product!The other thing that pissed me off was the fact that I could not even give this review without checking at least one star when it did not deserve that! So my one star rating is really a ZERO STAR RATING! In my store, I'm always telling people... What you pay - what you got! Boy did I get it!!!
First off, let me tell you that the iPod is amazing. The music sounds excellent and watching video on the Liquid Crystal Display is like watching my HDTV.~The compactness makes it easy to store all your music, and pictures, and videos and listen to/watch them in the car or while your in a place you really don't wanna be, but are forced to by greater powers (Mothers, wives, etc.)~The click wheel, although it takes a couple minutes to get used to, is fascinating. It makes it so easy to scroll through all your music.~The song shuffle feature is great! I can listen to all my music and not have to take it out of my pocket to change the album.~So far, my only dissapointment is the huge number of scracthes that randomly appeared on the surface (On the Black Version). However, when the backlight is on, the scratches are invisible on the screen. I have a feeling that the case is actually what scratched it, as many people were complaining about that with the nano. But I can live (I'm sure it would've gotten scracthed sooner or later).~Accesories are very expensive. You need to charge the iPod through your computer, which although isn't that bad, can be a problem if you dont have a desktop hidden in your back pocket to whip out when your on vacation. The adapter to charge it through the wall is like 30 bucks. The cases for it are 30 dollars as well which can be difficult for someone who doesn't want to drop 30 dollars on a little piece of leather.All in all, it's excellent. If you want it, buy it and don't expect to be let down. You can't listen to all the negative reviews that say that the software was faulty, becuase I'm sure that their computer was too old, or they didn't read the instructions.If you're torn between this machine and the iPod nano, it all depends on what you are using it for. The video has a hard drive, it has a little disc spinning inside it. This allows for much more storage, but it will skip if given the chance. If you plan on using this for exercising, I recommend the nano. Instead of a hard drive, it has "flash memory", which means the songs are digitally encoded into the machine itself, much like an mp3 player. This will not skip but has much less space and can't play video.&lt;marquee>If you have any more questions, feel free to email me at bass46slinger@yahoo.com.&lt;/marquee>
This flash is excellent. It is by far the most powerful and versatile flash I have owned in over 20 years of photography. I also like the fact that it can act as a "master" flash for other canon flashes. The only down side is that it is a little pricey although Amazon helped some with that.
We bought this camera to bring on a vacation and I bought a second battery to make sure we didn't run out of power. Unfortunately I forgot the second battery and the charger BUT we got thru the entire vacation on the one charged battery.It takes great pictures, is super small and light and has tons of features. We were looking for simplicity and ease of use so it took some reading of the manual to get that much out of it. There are so many features and functions yet to learn to use and so we think this will be a wonderful camera to use for the next few years.Good buy.
The sound is good. Just don't do what I did and buy in inferior portable CD player that stops the player due to even a small shock. It works well with my ipod.
I purchased the 14' (black) CAT6 Ethernet cable that is sold by MarginMart, Inc. I was a bit apprehensive when I first placed the order, due to some of the reviews here stating that they were sent a cheap, knock-off cable, and not ones manufactured by Cables To Go. Fortunately, this company seems to be selling the real deal.The cable I received came in Cables To Go packaging and certainly looks to be well-constructed. I've been using it for a few days now without any problem. I had previously been using an Ethernet jumper made by Belkin, and this cable seems to be the better constructed of the two. Delivery time was fast as always, using my Amazon Prime membership. No postage costs, no sales tax, no driving around and no huge mark-ups like I'm used to dealing with from local stores or most mail order outfits. As deals go, this one is tough to beat.
I've used Crucial memory upgrades in desktops. I ordered this Crucial upgrade DDR2 RAM for my Dell XPS M140 laptop after finding it was cheaper to buy from Amazon then from Crucial direct. The install was easier than I thought. I did search and find a YouTube video on how to do it which was very helpful. Also did a search on Dell and downloaded a pdf file on how to do it. My laptop is faster now and I'm happy with the price/performance ratio. I always check Amazon first before buying almost anything. Never been disappointed so far.
We have used this printer on a daily basis for a business for 4 years running now. It has only let us down twice but that was due to it getting dirty. We use it in a trucking type atmosphere so diesel fumes and whatnot are usually present in the surrounding air. This printer offers great print quality. I'm actually surprised it is still offered being that it is this old. Usually models are replaced with newer models and discontinued. Not sure why other people had problems with small wires and whatnot. We have had no issues at all.
Just got my Mac Book Pro yesterday, this I had pre ordered, arrived today and popped right on and looks great and frankly for my expenditure of 2800 for the Mac and acoutrements, this is a bargain since it will protect the outer covering of my mac and keep it looking good long after its no longer new. I think its great and definitely recommend for those who want to protect their big investment.
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???
BOSE Companion 2 Series speakers are attractive, slim, and surprisingly small to produce such rich bass tones and soft tenor. I tried to spend $15 - $30 on small speakers for my laptop, which was an improvement to the MacBook Pro speakers, but it was a waste of money. The dollars spent on BOSE speakers is well worth it.
Range is less than I expected. Overall a good, compact, wifi router
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.
Great sound and bass is not too heavy. Mid and high tones very clear. Negative reviews of these headphones must be listening to mp3 players - duh! Check the sound quality with a CD and you'll notice the richer fuller tones from these headphones. Headphone top rest is uncomfortable after about 4 hours of continuous use. So what?
A news article even said that to work an iriver properly most of the time, you have to download music. You can't just rip cds to it like you can with the ipods. Definitely not recomend this item. Just go back to faithful apple for good mp3 players.
I love these, love how they hook behind the ear and not hanging on my head giving me a headache.
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.
Overall I'm very pleased with the scanner. It's very easy to use and the image quality is decent. It's not great, but good enough for my needs. The image editing software that comes with it is just ok. I don't do much editing anyway so it's not a big deal. One great thing about it is that it's USB powered! No power cord. Just plug it into your PC and it's ready to scan. The buttons on the front are nice too, especially if you want to make a copy. You just push the button and the copy comes out on the printer. So cool. Overall I'd recommend this scanner. I can't believe I waited so many years to get a scanner.
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.
Very sturdy camera case. It's big, but the camera (DSCH3) and accessories fit nicely and are well protected. Very satisfied with the purchase.
There are detailed reviews, so I'll focus on my personal experiences:In general, a GPS unit is NOT NECESSARY for safe driving. It was really really useful when I drove to Philadelphia from Charlottesville, but I generally don't use it when I'm driving around my home town. The directions are SPOT ON. And when I selected the option to avoid toll-roads, it had be go on a 2 mile detour and somehow landed me on the other side of the toll gate. nice!1. Batteries are not required to operate this unit, but it wears out very quickly. Mine keeps saying that the battery is low, but I just ignore it since I just use the car adaptor.2. The LCD Screen: It's tiny, which makes the unit tiny and if you place the unit properly the unit will not block your driving view at ALL. The contrast and brightness is excellent, even in direct sunlight. However the screen is small and if you have bad eyes you won't be able to read the display text. (But if your eyes are good enough to pass the DMV test, you can see it fine.) By all accounts, the screen is NOT too small.3. The voice prompts are very loud and clear, which is nice.4. I have been leaving this unit in the car, and it seems like freezing weather is OK for the unit. I have yet to leave it in the car in HOT weather...5. When you are driving and want to stop at a McDonald's (for example), it just directs you to the closest McDonalds, even if it is behind you. There is no obvious way to select a place ON THE WAY.6. The unit doesn't have a touch screen, but the scroll button works just fine for me--I've never mistyped anything.7. The reception is excellent. The only times I've lost reception was inside a underwater tunnel and under a bridge.
Could not get this to work on my PC. Tried everything Apple recommended (for a week). Still nothing. Actually returned it, and I expect a partial refund (minus shipping costs).
I have a Linksys BEFSR41 wired router, so when I started bringing my wireless work laptop home, I decided that I needed to get a wireless access point rather than another (wired/wireless)router. Basic setup was simple; I was up and running in ten minutes with the very basic documentation. I am a pc tech for a hospital, so I have more than the ordinary skill needed to configure the WAP. Even so, I downloaded the docs from Linksys' site to be sure that I'd done everything properly. I hadn't. While I'd set the encryption, I hadn't turned off brodcasting the access point's name. A really good hacking program could have gotten access.Definitely download the documentation from Linksys' site.
We bought the Samsung LNT4665F from the now defunct Circuit City in the summer of 2007 with the extended warranty. In the summer of 2008 the set would turn on with sound but no picture. Though covered under warranty it took Samsung and it authorized repair provider nearly three weeks to replace the main and IP boards (had to be ordered). It worked swimmingly until late summer 2010 - yes, 1 month after the extended warranty was up. Then we turned it on one evening and had purple/pink dead pixels. Turn off and on and they went away. Then the fun began. We started to notice when the set was turned on, it would cycle on and off, a few times, then a few more times. We are now up to 10 minutes/ 15 cycles for the set to come on, then we deal with the dead pixels so you have to shut it off and then back on. Currently we have to do this 3 times to get all the pixels back. I am not looking for a TV I have to coddle to watch. Samsung has offered us a 1x courtesy repair, apparently the on/off pixel thing is a known problem from them using underpowered capacitors on the power supply board. After doing some research online, it appears that Samsung is now stepping up to take care of the issue, but initially did not. I will see how this repair goes, but am unlikely to buy another Samsung TV of any kind. Remember when your set would last for years and maybe decades?
The keyboard has a totally different feel to it. I like it. I didn't know when I purchased it that it was a for a MAC, however it works just fine on our PC.
I am so happy with this purchase. Used it so far on 6 long flights (over 6 hrs each). It helps me get some sleep, shuts out unwanted noises. Wish I bought these sooner. I like the noise cancellation better than others I tried. Comparable with Bose, but feels slightly heavier/bulkier. can make ears hot after long use, but that's common with any headset that is covering your ears trying to block out noise & keep your sounds in. Love it.
I tried similar rabbit ears a few years ago, before the networks moved to all-digital, and the reception was spotty at best. So I wasn't expecting much when I bought these cheap, but surprisingly, with digital channels the reception is crystal clear. I only get 5 channels, but now I don't have to pay the "man" and can use Netflix/Amazon Prime for everything else. Make sure you do a channel seek after connecting the antenna and select antenna vs. cable as appropriate.
Allows you to level your camera. I like the convenience of having it on the flash shoe, so it doesn't get in the way when you're not using it, but it's there when you need it. Fits snug into my Canon 30D.Only 4 stars (not 5) because paying this much for a piece of plastic kinda sucks, but I couldn't find one cheaper, so I had to bit the bullet, but I'm glad I did, so if you're looking for one, this works nicely.
There is really nothing not to like except the sound leakage problem. It's only a factor if you are in a quiet office or library I guess.
I have used this card in my Ipaq 2215 and have no problem at all so far. I put 2 movies (about 400 MB) in this card and those movies play fine. Highly recommended.
Bought this switch to connect a couple of PCs and a wireless access point to my router/modem. Performs exactly as a switch should, in a small package, and for a reasonable price.
I don't see any issues with this product even though I'm not a big Apple fan. Purchased this to use at the gym - small size and sturdy clip work great on the sleeve and don't get in the way of my workout. Original headphones lack in bass response unless you can insert the whole bud in your ear (NOT practical), but an investment in a better pair is a small price to pay unless you want to go with a bigger music player. Otherwise, this thing ROCKS!!
I hade buy it for my PC and then I receive a note that is only for server and I using it for this one; and it working nice. I need to purchased another one, so I will buy the memory for my server, to the same provider I get the first one.
The H10 iriver is a very convienent product to have and it has served me well. If you intend to use it for taping lectures an want to be able to scan to specific points inthe lecture, though, this may not be for you. The Fast forward scanning is slow, it is made mainly for music. If you intend to label your recordings also you need a computer so if you don't hae access this can be irratating. So if you plan to use it for music and downloading this is a very good option for its price. For anything else I think other MP3 players have better options.
what you see is what you get. Includes the bracket and suction mount. Works as expected, fits great. Has good firm suction.
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 should have known something was wrong when I saw a big stack of these at the store and none of the salespeople recommended them. I don't know if this thing actually records because it never worked. It seemed to overheat after I hit Record and shut off. In the process, it made coasters out of the discs. I did some research and these are actually manufactured by some schlock company in China. RCA just puts their name on it. I guess quality control is nonexistent. I took it back for a refund. I should write RCA and tell them to reimburse me for the discs it destroyed.
I received this product as a gift for my new iMac and I am very impressed with the sound quality that comes out of these speakers. I have always known Bose for amazing built quality and amazing sound and these do not dissapoint. Sounds like I have a stereo system coming from my iMac. Highly recommend them.For those that complain about the the static, I also had this coming from the left speaker and I realized that the problem was that the main speaker was to close to the monitor which was causing static, I separated the speaker a bit and the static/crackling noise ended.
Great keyboard for the price. We've got three different brands of pdas in the family and this works with all three. Easy to use. Very good price. Beats hooking something up. Very pleased with it.
I loved this keyboard when I first got it. As other reviewers have noted, it occasionally missed a keystroke, or would even duplicate keystrokes, but I assumed this was par for the course with a wireless device. After about 6 months, performance had gradually degraded to having to hold the keyboard in just the right position to get it to recognize even a single keystroke. Another few weeks, and the device didn't work at all.I bought a replacement (the RMA process for Adesso seemed like a hassle, and I didn't have the original box which was a requirement) and the new replacement keyboard is worse than the first! Right out of the box, the touchpad doesn't work at all, but it does appear to be sending a left-click periodically, often when I'm nowhere near the keyboard. I'm going to have to take this one back immediately. If the third time's not a charm, I may try out the Logitech diNovo Mini instead.--Update: 2009.9.6I have owned three of these keyboards (am typing on one now, in fact). I don't have experience with other wireless keyboards, so I can't compare it to others, but I can tell you what's wrong with this model, with plenty of qualified experience.MY SEETUP:I use this keyboard as the intnerface to my home-theater PC, which is attached to my television 6 feet in front of me. I sit on the couch with the keyboard in my lap. The receiver is connected to the front of the PC and there is a direct line of sight to it from the keyboard. Sometimes I sit 1 foot away and stitll have these problems.As you can see from mthis review's text, the problems with this keyboard are evident.CONS FIRST:- misplaced/delayed keystrokes. Typing "letters" you'll get "leterts" or, as I have gotten twice while attempting to type this bullet-point, "letterrs." Which leads me to...- repeated keystrokes. It is merely annoying when you type "This keyboard blows" and get "Thiss keyboaard blws." But it's *PAINFUL* when you use a keyboard shortcut and this keyboard repeats it ad infinitum.Example: use ctrl+backspace to delete a previous word - this keyboarrd will often continue to delete words as long as you hold the ctrl key, deleting entire paragraphs.Exampmle 2: use ctrl+F4 to close tabs in the browser. Doing so on this keyboard will often close every single tab you have open.- unresponsiveness. Sit with the keyboard facing the computer and you're ok (with only occasional typos). Lean back with the keyboard tilted upward, and you get this:theuickroewfox jumpedver the lazyThat's my attempt at "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog." Yes, I typed everyy letter.PROS:Makes a great gag gift.I've had three of these keyboards because at some point eachc one has exhibited the same problems, and each time I have lived with it until I couldn't take the torture anymore. Save y ourself the heartache, learn from my lesson and do not buy this product.
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.
I'm really impressed with how easy this card was to install. The sound quality was much better than what came installed on my Dell computer. While the card seemed a lot less expensive that a lot of other card I doubt they would sound any better.
This bag is well padded, has : 12" long outside padded pocket with a movable velcro divider , a 10" inside velcro-close pocket , and the bag is also equipped with straps on the inside on both ends so you can strap in your tripod - and then fill in with other things if you're an equipment junky like myself. It is well sized, very well made and has plenty of options for carrying with the well placed handles. There's plenty of room inside to stuff in a rain coat or other clothing or other equipment wrapped in that clothing. Overall it's well made, well proportioned, does what it's supposed to with grace and efficiency. I should probably mention that there are two other smaller sizes which might suit your particular needs better. I have a tripod&head which are 32" closed up, so needed the extra room in this larger size. The next size down is 33" overall which I felt would have been too tight on the inside. I wanted to be able to pad the top on the inside and with the larger size, that is very doable.
I purchased this mouse to replace Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse - Slate (BX3-00008), which had a faulty USB connection. In order to keep the connection, you'd manually have to hold the USB adaptor in place or the connection was lost. I had assumed it was just a faulty unit, and I was pleased with all other aspects of that mouse, so I upgraded to this one.I'm currently pleased with this mouse. Most importantly, the USB connection is solid. Also, the range is good, response time is good, and the features offered by the software, such as the magnifier, 4 way scrolling, and button customization (to name a few), are nice. It's possible to use the mouse without installing the software, but the side scrolling, magnifier, and left/right hand features are not available. Otherwise, it works like any other mouse, so if those features aren't important, there's no need to install the software.The only annoyance I've noticed, and this is solely user preference, is the feel and sensitivity of the scroll wheel. Most scroll wheels have a "clicking" aspect to them. This one is extremely smooth. At first, it seemed nice, but after awhile, it makes it seem like you have less control of the scrolling, and the slightest touch makes the page move. Even on the slowest setting. Other than this one issue, I'm satisfied with the mouse overall. I've only had it a short time, so I'm hoping to get used to the hyper-sensitivity of the wheel.Just to add, another nice addition is the battery saving feature. When not in use, the USB adaptor inserts into the base of the mouse and turns off the power, so the battery is not wasted. Hope this helps.Follow up 6/2006: After using the mouse for approximately 6 months, I've grown to like the smooth scrolling action better than the clicking. It just took some getting used to. What's also nice about it, is that the scrolling speed increases with each roll of the wheel. This is nice for quickly scrolling through long pages, or quickly getting to the bottom of a page.I've just changed the battery for the first time, so the battery life is outstanding, especially since I use the mouse daily, many times for hours.I have to correct my comment above, regarding the range. I'm right-handed, and my USB port is on the left side of my laptop. Sometimes, a low signal warning is received, and the mouse function is lost until the connect buttons are pushed or until you bring the mouse closer to the adaptor. The advertised range is 3 feet, but in actuality, it's much less for uninterrupted use. I feel this aspect of the mouse should have been made better. There should be no reason to lose the signal when using the mouse normally with a laptop computer, while it's, at most, 2 feet away from the adapter.One other annoyance is the middle click button (wheel). It takes too much pressure to successfully click the button, thereby causing the page to scroll since the wheel is overly sensitive. This definitely needs to be improved. It was bothersome enough for me to disable the middle click option, and to find other ways to get that function.Minus the range issue, which doesn't happen daily, or often enough to make it a major annoyance, and minus the middle click issue, the mouse overall is well worth purchasing. It fits in the hand more comfortably than most others, but not quite as comfortably as the BX3-00008. In my opinion anyway. If Microsoft could increase the signal strength, keep all the features, and house this mouse in the BX3-00008 case, maintaining the smooth scrolling, while not letting middle clicking interfere, this mouse would be perfect. If the only way to accomplish that is to add the click scrolling, that would be fine, as long as it's equivalent to the clicking on the BX3-00008 model.
For whatever reason, the scroll wheel stopped working about a month in. That's not a good thing, as a scroll wheel is extremely important for gaming. Dunno if it's an isolated problem, but I'm definitely not buying a Logitech mouse for a while.
I ordered this for my Viper 5904v alarm/remote start system and it connects to one of the additional sensor ports with no problem. I read the installation manual for my alarm system and it states that you cannot connect this directly to the port because the port provides constant power and it must be hard wired. FALSE!!! I have done it for anyone who has been wondering. The only thing I noticed is that since the sensor ports are constant, it will cause this sensor to remain on constantly without turning off; it doesn't hurt it at all nor does it cause a power drain. You can, however, cut the ground wire on the connector pin coming from the unit that plugs into the main alarm module and tap it into the GWA wire (normally the Orange wire) on your system which will cause it to only arm when the alarm sets itself. Great product and I will order another for my other vehicle.
Stay away from this vendor, If you don't give him five stars you will get nasty emails from him! This man went so far as to go to Amazon and have my "Fair" review REMOVED! He's Dirty Pool, Im waring you! The product is inferior, you do not get what is in the picture either.
I did not receive this bag I ordered the one I got was asmaller backpack laptop did,nt come close to fitting inside very disappointed
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'm a label nut. I hate digging through cupboards looking for something and resorted to using Dymo labels on the inside of the doors to stay organized. I got frustrated trying to find the various styles, types and colors of Dymo tapes in local stores. Store A would have the plastic, but not metallics, Store B would have the metallics and paper, but not plastic, Store C would be out of one or more of the colors I needed. Rather than trying to keep in mind which store was likely to have what I needed or calling the store to check, I ordered this package from Amazon.It shipped quickly, contained three of my most commonly used tapes: white paper, white plastic and clear. This is so much easier, cheaper and less frustrating than running around town and spending gas money. I've ordered several more tapes through Amazon and now have plenty whenever I need them.
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.
Very portable. Excellent quality pictures. Don't complain if there are limitations to this camera, it's less than $80.00, what do you expect? I got one for each of my little brats and am getting one for my technically challenged Mother. I'm thinking of getting some for my cousins who are all kind of clumsy, if you drop this camera, who cares? It's cheap and heck, the SD card can be easily removed and nothing happens to the pictures! Ladies like it because it's small and fits in a purse. I like it becaue it's cheap and I don't have to give my $800 Minolta to my brats who always want to take a picture.I tried the 3195, it was good but it's for children. I'll buy it again though, however the 5195 has a 2 inch LCD screen. Come on! You can't beat that for less than $80!!!
My daughter was the first in our family to purchase these earbuds. She is the one who did the research, read reviews, and initially took the plunge. She was very impressed with the fit, sound minimizing, and sound quality. After hearing her rave about them, I bought two pair (for my husband and myself). I love the way the fit can be customized and the comfort when you wear them, but what I really love is the fact that they stay put! Great product for a great price!
Theses are okay... at first I got fakes but after returning I got real ones. They're pretty decent. The high and medium voices I found excellent. The bass... a little lacking but still present. I had a pair of Sonys extra bass for about $40 so I'm used to more bass but the sound quality is very crisp and clear. And you do have to break them in because they kept getting better. I would never buy these for the full $175 but for the $100 on Amazon, they're a good deal.
I bought the FujiFilm S5000 3.1MP in early April 2004 for my honeymoon and then to use on a regular basis for other travel and events. I spent much time researching various cameras with similar features. I decided on this camera because it has 3.1MP (a higher MP is only needed by a professional photographer), great zoom options, exposed LCD window, lighter weight, and a nice design. Given that I use the camera in the correct lighting and without a shaky hand, all of my pictures are crystal clear and professional looking. This is the perfect digital camera to own, and for having it for over 6 months, I am still certain that I made the best buy. My husband is very happy with it too, and we are both amateur photographers, but since we have an excellent camera, we are often complemented on taking professional looking photographs.
i been reading the other reviews giving it one star and their complaints and all i see is people who prob didn't spend a lot of time to prepare the ground. i did it with my dad which im 26 years old and we had to spend about 1 week to fully prepare the ground and took us two tryes the first time one side of the wall wasn't levels and had fallen into a small hole because of that we couldn't fully fill it up,the second time was caused by my neighbor tree which lost a branch into the pool draining it "luckly" it didn't break, i wasn't surprised because it is very durable. which that time we fixed the ground one more time and this time we had it. now i been having this pool for a year and a half, we upgraded the pump and filter for something about 10 times more powerfull than that joke pump and filter they give you, when you buy the unit. the only thing i would say is if you have lot of trees and branches like i do near the pool make sure you use a pool cover.Let me give you a little tip, if you gonna get a pool cover anyway don't get one that's a solar cover, the full cover heat up your pool much faster than the solar pool cover. the reason is more space between the cover and the water to retain heat, those solar covers only have small bubbles the kind you have when you ship something, the higher space that air can get hot will mean faster heating up of your pool ;)
I bought one of these cameras and find it to be all that the others have said. However, I find that in the bright sunlight you have trouble seeing the image in the LCD display. It would be of benefit to have a viewfinder, wish it did.
I have used many different types of fm transmitters. This one was the worst quality i have had to date. I don't know if it was just a dud but it its really bad. I can get the station perfectly clear, but add soon as the music starts, it will get extremely distorted.
It looks perfect next to my DVD shelf. I might need to buy another once my game collection grows a little more. I would have liked to know how tall this tower would have been since it is a bit too tall when assembled as shown on the picture, but luckily I was able to keep both parts side by side instead. the second part without a stand seems to be rather stable. I really picked the right one for me.
Bought this to replace the original that a dog chewed up. It worked great, seems solidly constructed. Didn't hum or get too warm. Seems like it will last without an issue.
I love this product, it gives the camera substance and gives another shutter button when holding the camera for vertical shots. AWESOME!!
I own a few portable dvd players, but none compares to Panasonic's LV-57. Super slim and weighing just under 3 Lbs., the LV-57 is targetted towards those serious movie fans who would like to view their favorite movies on the go. Now you can go to "Entertainment Outlet", pick up a new release and pop it into your dvd and off you go into the magical world of celluloid movies. It's so small and tiny you can fit it in your coat pocket while strolling down 5th Avenue. Pop it open as you relax on a park bench or in a subway car. The hours will fly by as you enjoy all your favorite movies. Battery life is the major factor for any hard core movie buff and the LV-57's 5 hour battery life is number one among portable dvd's on the market. Add an extra battery (which I was lucky enough to purchase at "Data Vision" for only 60 dollars) and you will be able to enjoy 10 hours of continuous movie viewing. The third quality that makes the LV-57 the choice for the hard core dvd viewer is the high quality sound which eminates from this tiny unit. Yes, the LV-57 packs quite a wallop. ...
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.
Powerful cooling solution without high noise level. Install not difficult.Shipping left something to be desired. The retail packaging came loose in transit within the bubble lined envelope, spilling the contents. Arrived undamaged none the less.
I bought the flash drive to put music on and send to my brother in Iraq. He absolutely loved it. I had no problem getting it, and the price was right.
When I decided that I wanted a new TV that included the convenience of a built in VCR, I price shopped around major electronic stores like Best Buy and Circuit City. I never thought I would make a major purchase of an electronic product over the Internet. A book, a CD, or a video tape sure but a TV? I don't think so. Oops! I was wrong. :) Amazon.com had the best selection for TV/VCR combos that I could find, and a price that matched or beat even &quot;discount&quot; chain stores. Amazon.com also had a return policy that seemed fair to me, so I decided to try this rather major Internet purchase. And, I'm glad I did...Now, as to the TV itself, in case this posts in the wrong place I'll clarify that I'm commenting on the Panasonic PV-C2080 in black, which I received yesterday, I am really happy with it. The screen is 20&quot; on the diagonal, which is round about 16&quot; horizontal. I think it's the perfect size for a bedroom TV, which is what I'm using it for. I was concerned that I would need extra cables or another antenna for it like is recommended for some models, but I didn't at all. The only cable I needed was the antenna cable from my old TV that links it to the outdoor antenna.It was so easy to use too! I just plugged it in, hooked it up to the antenna connection, put the batteries (that come with it) in the remote, and turned it on. The TV programmed itself. I selected the language I wanted (English, Spanish, or French), and then it found the channels and set the clock.All of the options that it comes with are really nice, like the FM radio, sleep timer, and alarm clock. I can't wait to wake up to my favorite tape of music videos in the morning (by Type O Negative! Sorry... shameless plug). Well, I probably can wait to wake up, but at least it's not an alarm blaring in my ear. I'm still trying out all the features with the REALLY detailed operating instructions booklet, but I haven't found a single glitch as of yet. I was going to get another model originally, the PV-C2020, but for $100 more I also got a 4 head VCR, stereo sound, and an FM receiver. That's a lot of really nice extras that matter when it comes to quality. The sound is really great. I was impressed with the way it &quot;fills&quot; the room even with the volume low, and it's very clear. The picture is great as well, even with low quality VHS recordings, I could see the images as clearly as possible, and with professional recordings it's fantastic. The reception allows me to see stations I could barely see on my old TV with only a little 'fuzz' if any, and the popular network stations are as good as ever if not better. I am really happy with this, and if you're looking for a TV for a bedroom or dorm room, this would be an ideal choice.Also, for the interior design conscious, the look is really subtle with no hard lines, and the black screen with the black paneled TV just blends in without being obtrusive at all. No matter where you put it, it will look like it belongs there. It wasn't too hard to move around either. I got it upstairs and on my dresser by myself--didn't even break a nail. :)
I got the CX300s as a replacement to my Sony ex71 earbuds (that started to have the same cord deterioration problem that others have experienced). When I first tried the CX300s I took them out of the package and just started listening to them as-is, thereby using the medium sized ear pieces that come installed by default. Immediately I noticed that the low bass was almost non-existant, and after 30 minutes of comparing them to my Sonys I thought that although the CX300s had better and more clear highs, the lack of bass meant they were bound for the back of my unused electronics drawer.Finally, thinking that maybe they weren't sitting far enough into my ear canal, I actually tried the smaller ear pieces first, and it made no difference. Not expecting much, I then tried the large ear pieces and WOW - totally improved the bass response. They went from the trash to sounding better than the Sonys in 15 seconds with the ear piece switch.My Sonys didn't seem to be as sensitive to the ear piece size so I didn't expect a huge difference from changing them, but they certainly do make or break the sound on the Sennheisers. Now I'd highly recommend the CX300s. Great sound for the price; I'd give them 4 1/2 stars if I could (I'd like the wire casing to be a little heavier duty). If you're not getting good bass, you just don't have the right fit. Now hopefully they last.
Best price I found, for exactly what I needed. I live in a spot where the db2 works perfectly (don't need the extra with the db4). Just checked what direction I needed it to point online, plugged in, and aligned it with my compass. Works perfectly, unless I try and put it unmounted (when testing) behind all my electronics. But mounted it in my attic and it works even without a signal booster.Great price, nice size, works perfect.
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.
Excelentes aud&iacute;fonos. Ya tengo 11 meses con ellos y est&aacute;n igualitos, muy resistentes. Suenan mejor que los de iPod originales.
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
At last a mouse for left-handed! Been using the Logitech MX610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless Mouse for about 2 weeks. The unit arrived in protective packaging. Installation is a breeze and the receiver is rather tiny. The size of the mouse itself is just right and well built. Excellent experience so far. This contrasts with my terrible experience with Logitech Bluetooth mouse from the erratic charging to the break, delay in communication.
I purchased the Monster RadioPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for my wife for her birthday, and she absolutely loves it. She uses it almost all the time when she is in the car. The reception is excellent and the sound/clarity is as good as the quality of the mp3 (since mp3's can be recorded at different settings).Overall I am very pleased and would have no problem purchasing another Monster produce.
I got this printer packaged with a new Dell system. I usually always go with HPs, but this little printer is a jewel. It's not the fastest in the world, but resolution and print quality are excellent, and it just prints away with no problems. Small footprint means it fits on even crowded desks. Replacement cartridges are reasonably priced. My daughter is going away to college, and I think I am going to buy another one for her laptop.
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!
I have this product for over a month now. I am overall happy with this device.Pros:1. Nice navigation features (Lane assistant / Reality view). Very useful for new drivers who have difficulty in changing lanes in the last minute. or in busy highways.2. Bluetooth handsfree quality is very good.3. The win shield mount never comes off. (My friends who have garmin complain about the mount which comes off very often)4. Free traffic for life. (Have not used this much though)5. The voice alert is good and timely.6. If the next turn and the subsequent turn are close it warns you about that. Very useful feature!Cons:1. Routing is not the best route always. (But not very bad as some reviews say.)2. POI database is not as good as Garmin3. There is no power off prompt. Even though the screen goes off you might not have switched the device off! It will still consume battery. You need to make sure you press the power button for 6 seconds and then verify to make sure it is off.Note:Earlier customers had an issue with the charger socket being in the bottom of the device. which was a hinderance to keep the device as low as possible in the wind shield. Now they are giving a charger wire which is bent and is no more a problem
Great product. After a very bad travel experience where I along with thousands of others were stranded in a midwest airport all looking for outlets to charge our phones I decided to purchase this item. It was shipped promptly. Worked right out of the box. I've used it to recharge my Iphone 4 or 5 times now and it works perfectly. Small and compact, it will be a great addition for travel and an emergency charge. Appears to recharge a completely run down Iphone in about 1.5 hours. GREAT!
You have seen many reviews below that speak better and in detail of how good this player is. I was one of the early adopters of the mp3 players, way before Steve Jobs introduced the ipod, way back when 16Megs of memory started to make them viable as portable music players.This is the best I've had so far. The number of feaures is amazing and it still remains very portable. It is the first one I have had with video capability. I have sinc'd video podcasts and home movies with ease with the included software.I can record important meetings that have many assignments handed out thanks to incorporated microphone. Now I can easily remember who is suppossed to do what. So if you see me in the office carrying one of these you dont know if I am goofing off or just using it as voice memo, hah.I am glad they improved the 'I' touchpad excessive sensitivity of previous models. It was very difficult/frustrating to use back then. Now it makes navigation very easy and feels natural.The con: it depends, if you have a large library of itunes music, then making the move to this player is going to be pain: you either abandon your library, or re-rip to mp3 via the cd burning route. If this is too painful and stick with your ipod, then just know that you are living the lesser of the two machines. Not to knock on the ipod, and sound unfair, the ipod is good, but it stopped being the best mp3 player by the second generation when other developers included more features into their products to separate themselves from the ipod. Unfortunately, this did not catch on thanks to itunes ease of integration with ipod.the second con is that there are no many fancy accessories like the ipod has, just the basics stuff. This makes sense, since there are more ipods, unfortunately, to attract third party developers.If you want to start fresh and are not polluted by the itune/ipod sheep mentality, get this one! not only you will be different when you pull it out, but when the curious ipod user checks your machine out, they will be jelous that you have the better player and probably paid less!
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 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.
The problems I have with this product are not specific to just this product but to all ipod-to-FM devices. The sound quality is just terrible and it is very hard to find a middle of the band station to use. Basically you get the best speaker sound separation when you use a station in the middle of all the stations. If you live in a metro area this is impossible, and even out here in SD it is pretty much impossible. Also FM just cannot handle low end bass sounds and causes the sound to crackle when any bass is introduced.Bottom Line: Just find another way to hook up the ipod. If you have a tape deck use a cassette tape converter. If not then find some way to rig the ipod to the sound system using rca cords. Using FM devices just makes music sound horrible.
For all those race fans out there that want to purchase their own race scanner rather than rent one at the track, this one is the best. I've seen and used all the scanners at a NASCAR race. This one has the most memory and will show the name of the driver that you're listening to(Alpha tagging). It doesn't matter that the frequencies that come with this scanner are outdated. When you go to a race, you will only spend $5.00 to have R.E. download the current frequencies in the scanner and it only takes about 2 minutes.Update for Oct. 2012.I first ordered this scanner from Abetterwaytobuy back in Sept of 2009. Everything was great.I did not order it from FogDog.I ordered 2 more SC 230 scanners from FogDog this month. That was a mistake. Instead of the SC230 scanner, they sent me a lower model (BC95XLT). I should have heeded the warning from the other review that had the same thing happen to him.WARNING: If you do order something from fogDog, beware that you might get something different.
I recently installed this unit into my 1995 Geo Prizm after the factory stereo lost its FM capabilities. Installation was a snap with the purchase of an adapter plate and power wire adapter. I left the speakers from the previous radio in the car...Boston Acoustics 5 1/4" in the front and JBL 6 1/2" in the rear. AM stations sound like the factory's FM and the FM is so clear that I hear instruments in the music that I didn't hear before. I must say that the Dual unit lacks a low end unless you turn on the "loudness," and then it is adequate. A large part of the problem is the JBL's in the back. I do not believe they are capable of cranking out bass. The stations pull in great on both bands and there are plenty of pre-select stations to program (6 AM and 18 FM)...I don't know what the local/distant feature does in this unit. It doesn't seem to have an effect. The CD player is very good...very clear and hasn't skipped when I am gone down bumpy roads and potholes.There are claims of the brightness of the radio when driving at night...well yes, there is no question about the brightness. It's a nice blue and it doesn't bother me a bit...as a matter of fact, it is easy to use the radio in the dark because the controls are easily seem and identified. A weird "feature" about this radio is that when you have it turned off, any button will turn it on...any button!All-in-all, bang-for-buck, this Dual XDM6820 is worth every penny that I spent on it. I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money for a radio in this old vehicle, but I really got my money's worth and more with this purchase!
Replaces notebook in class - Great for note taking (I can type faster than I can write with a pen).
We had a first generation iPod with a Bose docking station.and when the iPod died ,we thought it was lights out for the station as well. Thanks to the Griffin dock adapter we use or iPod minis and get that great Bose sound again.
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 received my order today, and it arrived damaged. I have not even tried to use it because I am sending it back. I hate wasting money.
I ordered this to scan in over 1,300 pictures found in my late Father and Late Grandmother's picture box. I have found this item to be wonderful. It lets you do multiple scans to save time. Now it is a bit slower than most scanners, but it is worth the wait, because it has one USB cable and is a synch to use.
this webcam is really great. once you get the software to load correctlyi had a hard time to get it loaded. i can't the make avatars work in yahoo messenger. logitech said it a problem with yahoo so will just live with it as is for now. everybody that webcams with me says the picture is super so thats what i wanted
Very easy set up and worked well the first try. Only glitch was that the battery in the remote was dead on arrival and had to run to the store to get a button battery. I use it every day attached to my Bose radio so when the alarm goes off I have news and music in the bathroom while showering. The only time I notice static is if a person puts their body close to the transmitter directly between it and the receiving speaker. I am very happy how they work and more than enough power.
i have had good experiences and bad experiences with this camera.my sister got the same camera as me on the same day [christmas] and her's lasted about a month before malfunctioning. the flash is not timed correctly with the picture taking and all her pictures come out extremely dark or black. unfortunately we had thrown out the box, and having heard about fujifilms's bad reputation with customers, we did not do anything about it.however, my experiences with this camera have been extremely good! this camera is seemingly very durable [i've definitely dropped it a few times] and takes great pictures. i have not had any problems. the recovery time between shots is a little lagging, but other than that, i have no complaints. my pictures all come out great and the battery life is ok [not the best-but i've had worse]. i've had it about a year though, and it's still taking great photos. and considering my sister is now sharing this camera with me, we've probably taken over 1000 photos. so i guess you have a 50/50 chance! make sure you save the box!
Are you using Yahoo! Music Engine? BUY THIS PRODUCT. You will not be disappointed. If you use Yahoo! to manage your music, you never even have to touch WMP. PLUS it has a great FM tuner. An overall fantastic product.
Product was exactlyas described & light speed shipping! As an ebay seller this will help with taking perfect pictures. I always struggle with glare no matter where I set up. The lighting studio makes all the difference in the world.All the equipment worked out of the box, perfect for small items.
Ipod has an over glorified market. My sister went through 2 Ipods and dealt with Apple's tech support. She said they are garbage, and said their tech support is terrible. She also said their battery life is terrible. After a short period of use, she said she needed to replace the battery. I have consulted with her and since then she bought a creative MP3 player and swears by it. She has had no problems after 2 years of use. Another person I know bought an Ipod and said the same thing about their tech support. He said when he called them up, they placed him on hold and must have just walked away. He sat there for 45 minutes waiting and nothing. He finally got ahold of them and they told him he needed to fax his receipt in. He tried it 5 times from numerous fax machines and got the same response that it was unreadable. If he was on hold so long for tech support, it could only mean 2 things: 1. They are ignoring his call because they don't want to deal with him. 2. They are loaded with other callers because their products are garbage. You can do the math, but from both cases, I think I have made my decision. CREATIVE ZEN IT IS!!!!
Purchased a set for each of my 3 kids (ages 5-9) because they don't like the ones put into thier small ears. They are great! Kids love them, they don't tangle, they stay put, and they do thier intended purpose. Can't honestly rate the sound, because I have not listened to them, but the kids don't ever say anything about poor quality. Construction quality has been great for 2 years running, until husband stepped on one... Now need to purchase a replacement. Good Luck!
I previously purchased the cheaper Ergotron model and was unsatisfied with how clunky it felt. I purchased this model and was impressed and very satisfied with how smooth it was. It has handled my Dell 20" monitors with ease! Oh yea, I bought two because I liked it so much! I'm thinking about buying another one (I have three Dell 20" LCD monitors side by side using a MacBook Pro and a TripleHead2Go to extend the display) Awesome setup! As a matter of fact, I think I'll have to do the same at work! The only thing that I dislike about the arms are the plastic covers on the outside of the arm. They seem a little fragile to me. Oh, a cool feature is that they are very adjustable. If you don't like how springy they are, you can adjust the tension. Very Nice!
I bought this cable from Eforcity becuase it is very cheap and gets many positive reviews. This cable is used to connect my PS3 and the TV in my bedroom, I'm very suprised it provides the excellent performance as same as the Monster cable that is used for my blue-ray player. I like this cable very much and I bought 2 more for my parents.
I don&#8217;t want to brag about how good the can is, coz' the whole world has hailed its performance over and over again. The very fact that this can is repeatedly compared to ones costing over $300 itself speaks of its astounding performance (... and unbelievable for its price). So I will give you the cons of the product that I have experienced.CONS:1. The headphone can be uncomfortable for extended wear. Many people have mentioned if you bend the headband backward or if you stretch the headband etc.... it gets more comfortable, but I haven't quite succeeded in achieving absolute comfort that Sennheiser HD497 provided.2. Too much sound leakage. Since it is an open design, it leaks so much sound to the outside world, so I am forced to listen at low volumes at work. But then physics places a limitation that sealed headphones cannot achieve the quality of open headphone (resonance issue ... you can easily find info. as to why on the net...)Conclusion:1. When you listen to the can, its pure sound quality, imersive music melts all the cons away and makes you promise yourself that you will never give away this can.2. If Bass is not much important to you, the Sennheiser HD497 provide a more crisp clear high. I have owned both the models, so I can vow on that. But overall, I would any day take the SR60 over the HD497.Currently I have graduated to SR80 driven by a Headroom Total Bithead. But if you do not plan on getting an AMP, then I suggest you stick to SR60.
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.
I bought this to explore studio photography and was pleased with the overall construction and ease of use. It is lightweight and compact and has a pretty lengthy power cord. The only disappointments are 1) the included light is woefully underpowered for studio photography and 2) there is no max rating for what bulbs can be used.
We paid about $75 for this privacy screen filter. It did reduce glare; but the information on the monitor was visible even at a 30 degree angle. We had to be 45 degrees or more from looking straight on in order to not be able to read the screen. This product would not work if unwanted eyes were close or over your shoulder. Other cheaper screens work better. Save your money and shop around more.
This is an ammendment to my earlier review. I found out that the SP50 does support variable bitrate MP3 files. I don't know what I did wrong the first time, but I ripped a few CDs using LAME's 192 kbps VBR setting (which uses bitrates from 192 to 320 kbps as necessary) and this time the SP50 recognized the files and played them. Unfortunately, I still heard the same &quot;blips&quot; that I mentioned in my earlier review. Not all songs had the problem, but when it did happen it was bad enough to annoy me. I ended up returning the unit and getting the SP90 instead. So far, the SP90 has had no trouble with any files I've thrown at it - VBR, 256 kbps constant rate, etc. Navigating the files is better than the SP50 (the joypad is much better than the SP50's buttons), but I liked the SP50's display better. The SP50 would tell you the bitrate, but the SP90 doesn't seem to do that.So, I'm going to up my rating to 3.5/5. My last review gave it 3/5, so I'll rate it 4/5 to average it at 3.5.
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This adapter does exactly what it is supposed to. The quality is great for the price and I have had no trouble with it. I use this for an adapter for my electric drumset audio port to pioneer headphones.
I use this in my Kodak EasyShare C182 and it's perfect! I can put a ton of pictures on it! I've been using it for over 2 years now and transferring the pictures to my laptop after each big occasion. No issues at all!
This drive worked fine for about six weeks. Now it is dead. The drive makes clicking and buzzing noises and Windows XP won't recognize it. As the drive contains a lot of personal data, I am going to toss it and get a non-Maxtor product.
It's great. Unlike other styluses... stylae? stylus'? ... anyways, unlike others its surface does feel as though it sticks to the screen as you drag it, and the pen on the other end is quite useful, especially when used in tandem with the Moleskine iPad Case.
This cable works fine, but is only one way to connect a computer to a television. If you have another application for the cable, or an older video card and TV, then go for it. For anything newer, consider instead, depending on the specs of your video card and TV:* DVI connector or adapter (such as to RCA or component video, but there are losses going from digital to analog signal)* VGA connector or adapter
This remote is a great accessory for the Canon Elan II/IIe. It's a very convenient way to do astrophotography, where you set the camera on &quot;bulb&quot; and leave the shutter open for 30 seconds or more. One push of the button on the remote opens the shutter, the next push closes it; you never even have to touch the camera. It's also great for taking group pictures when you want to be in the picture, and don't want to race into position to beat the camera's timer. The RC-1 is small and compact, and fits nicely onto a holder on the camera strap. My only complaint is that you have to hold it in front of the camera to use it, which can be inconvenient at times. Overall, though, it's a relatively cheap, convenient gadget to have.
The rating is not for the item advertised: the item advertised was a StarTech 6-Feet Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Cable - HD15 M/M (MXT101MMHQ) but what I got was a 6-ft M/M VGA cable manufactured by 3C Cable City Corp. So the rating is for the cable received, with one star deducted for it not being the one ordered -- for the cable received does work and work well between the VGA port on my netbook and the VGA port on the VGA to S-Video/Composite Video adapter I bought it for.This, of course, would explain why some reviews are so negative: those unfortunates presumably were also not sent the cable ordered, and the one sent in those cases was not very good. So, here, the quality of the merchandise depends on what the seller decides to actually send, not on how well the item advertised is manufactured.
I haven't had a lot of chance to use this product but from what I have used it, it is great.
VERY NICE PRODUCT!!! WELL PADED AND LIGHTWEIGHT!!! I BOUGHT IT HERE THRU THE SELLER - DATA VISION FOR $15.78 SHIPPING INCLUDED...BUT IT SHIPPED A DAY LATE NOT THAT A BIG DEAL THOUGH...
Its realy small and convenient to hook it up it show a dramatic speed up in uploads and downloads when you have more than 1 pc or laptop at home networki hooked up my voip ph laptop steaming pc home pc it work realy fast i have the eth cable running more than 200ft from a single linksys ezxs55w i recomend this product to all and the price you will never get a better deal...........!
Functionality is marred by a bad choice of keyboard shortcuts.I bought this after being pleased with a two-port model by the same manufacturer.However, the keyboard shortcut was well selected for the two-port model (Print screen, I think). But, this one uses the control keys, and that's a big problem. Accidentally bounce the control keys a couple of times and you'll end up connected to the wrong computer. For games that use the control key to fire or such, the situation is hopeless. Imagine having the KVM switch to another computer in the midst of a heated battle on that game level that you worked so hard to get to. Oh, the agony of defeat. But you won't have to watch; the monitor has been switch away.Unfortunately, the computer industry has developed a fear of dip switches. But, if ever there was a place to have dip switches, it would be on KVM's to disable really stupid keyboard shortcut assignments.Yes, we want freedom of choice. Give us our options; give us our dip-switches!It's a pity that such fine quality electronics is marred by stupid design choices and a lack of options. And, while the box is both pretty and rugged, rectangular boxes are stackable and more easily mounted to other things.Minus 2 stars for bad keyboard shortcuts.Minus 1.5 stars for lack of choices.Minus .5 stars for frilly case.I now have a couple of SVIEW04 units, which I'm quite happy with, and I'm ordering a third. But, the memory of this foolish thing fades slowly.
Popped this into my Toshiba Satellite M45, and lo and behold, it worked right away! Compatible out of the box. I had 2 x 512MB (1.0 GB total), now have 512MB + 1.0GB = 1.5GB total. Although this didn't speed up the system when I'm only running a couple of applications, when I'm running half a dozen or more simultaneously, the system is quite a bit faster. This allows me to not have to close down applications to get the speed, so I have apps available when I need them without delay.
I purchased the Fujifilm XD Picture Card PC Adapter (DPC-AD) and use it with both my laptop and dvd player.
Lamp is very sturdy. Had trouble adding the pine cones. The cone's threads were off center and I could not attach them correctly. The company was quick to respond and replace the two problem cones. Otherwise, nice lamp.
If you're serious about photography, this is a camera you will really be happy with. Not really for the point-and-shoot person (although you can leave it in Programmed Auto mode for great pictures with no further adjustment). What sets it apart as a semi-professional tool is the ability to quickly adjust shooting parameters through external controls on the camera rather than wading through multiple menus to get what you want, as well as added features such as auto bracketing and virtually limitless control over almost all of the camera's performance features.Add to this the magnesium frame and dust sealing, 3D metering and the ability to auto-focus many of the older Nikon lenses (for those stepping into digital from the film world) and you have a solid camera for the serious photographer.There are newer models (the D300 and the soon-to-be announced D400) but the D200s are currently going for less than half their price a few years ago. Prices on equipment of this quality are continually rising, so if you can find one for a good price and are willing to spend a little time learning how to use it's full capabilities, this camera represents a great value.Don't get caught up in the megapixel wars - the pictures from this camera will amaze you with their quality all the way up to huge enlargements.
This photo printer is so easy to use and the pictures are very clear. Had mine up and running in about ten minutes. Sure beats my old photo printer hands down.
I bought these to go with my new IMac, which has not arrived yet but I am using them with my old Toshiba Mini (NB205) and I must say, these computer speakers have incredible sound. I like it that they will turn themselves on and off to save on my power bill. Thats a nice feature. The main reason why I bought them is to "go" with the style of the Imac. I was not expecting the overall quality though and is NOT JUNKI give these JBL speakers an A+++Few things I buy make me happy, for just computer speakers and considering the deal and the quality, This buy made me happy.They arrived fast too!
The speakers did not work very well at all!! It makes a buzzing sound as soon as I plug it in!!
This item is functional, but fails to project well--the light isn't bright enough to project a good color image. Also, the user instructions written in English are not very literate, extremely difficult to follow.
This router has given me problems since I took it out of the box (and yes, I upgraded the firmware). For starters this router has the slowest boot time of any router ever made (30-40 seconds). I had a five year old D-Link router that booted much faster. This router also seemed to constantly drop connections, very annoying.Don't let the "RangeBooster" technology sway your purchase decision because you will probably never use it. I you any security sense you will probably want to disable your SSID broadcast which also has the awesome feature of disabling the proprietary range boost. The two settings are not capable of being used together. So much for boosting my routers range.Other problems include the router just generally freaking out every few weeks and not responding. From time to time the router would become inaccessible from any computer and I was not able to reset it properly. After messing with it for hours it would come back online with no indication what the original problem was.After months of messing with this junk box I finally tossed it in the garbage and will be purchasing a new one tomorrow. I would not even feel comfortable giving this router away for free. Save your money, look elsewhere.
This is a very nice receiver from Sherwood I paired it up with a pair of sony book shelf speakers and sounds very good and easy to hook up.
I have had the ear speakers for a little more than a week and they are pretty awesome so far. Their sound quality is very crisp and clean, awesome basses. The mids and highs are also awesome. So far I haven't had any issues with the construction of them, they seem to be well made and look like they sound, high-end. They are really amazing they make you feel like your in a live concert even at low volumes. I don't know if anyone can make earbuds sound any better than these, but then again I never heard really-really high-end earbuds. I recommend them to anyone that wants great sounding earbuds. I wish the price was a little better, too bad I didn't buy them later because Amazon had a sale on them for $106 I paid $179 for them. If you get them, enjoy.
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!
The adapter that powers this thing makes an annoyingly loud buzzing sound. Since this is a product for (presumably) home audio, it's actually somewhat annoying. You won't really notice it when the sound is on, as long as you're listening above a whisper; you can also replace the adapter with a different one if it gets to aggravating (like I did.) The conversion itself works great. For the money, it's a great buy.
This is a well made product with great features. You can adjust the spring tension to keep the display balanced so it stays where you put it.The clamp that mounts to the end of the desktop is very sturdy and solidly handles my 22" Samsung monitor. I able to move the monitor from touching the desktop to height of 9 inches and can also rotate and tilt the display. It also has a range of more than 26 inches of forward reach. This is one of the better upgrades I have made and I recommend this product.
I recently bought a road bike and have been getting into cycling more. I saw other people had sound systems rigged up and had an old mp3 player that I hadn't used in a couple of years. I made sure that the player still worked then ordered this speaker. The results were awesome! It's light, small and sounds pretty good. I zip tied mine to my top cross bar - make sure you do not zip tie your brake line with it - it will affect your rear brake!!! What's nice about having it on your cross bar is the easy access to the volume and on/off controls. My wife will probably get one for her bike now. Hope this review helps.
I've had my 65 inch Mitsubishi for about 6 months now. Generally, I've been pretty pleased with this product. Although it's size was somewhat imposing at first, I now can't imagine having a smaller screen in our media room. It pays to go as big as your room can accomodate. Trust me.HD viewing is great...this is where this TV really shines. Regular channels (even the digital ones) are disappointing, ranging from slightly blurry to very blurry. Fortunately, my cable system has a fairly broad range of HD viewing, from which I rarely stray.I invested a little over $100 in a Sony up-converting DVD player which makes use of the 2nd HDMI connector on the TV. A great investment, providing "near" HD quality and full screen picture on most DVD's. This would be my recommended solution to DVD's until the HD and Blu-Ray formats come down significantly in price from where they're at today.My current problem/concern has been an intermittant issue with the TV shutting itself down after flashing a message about the "room being too warm". It's now happened 5 or 6 times. I'm suspecting that it's a problem within the TV, since it happens shortly after turning the system on, the room was probably at 70F, and the TV sits entirely exposed (i.e., no enclosed cabinet) on top of a media cabinet. Fortunately, I'm still well within the warranty period, and will test Mitsubishi's service if this continues.
I wanted to like this so much, & some things i can't complain about the sleek look, the clip, the size & battery life- all very good. [[**IGNORE THIS However the volume is bad. It doesn't play as loud as the older shuffle, & if I am getting drowned out on subway car or city street, then Apple did a bad job. I'd happily trade back some size for a little more muscle in this thing.**]] I found that i had checked "enable sound check" in the settings, which in the end reduced overall volume. Unclicked it & I am a believer again.
I've had these speakers for over a year now. I absolutely love them. For the price they can't be beat and the sound they give off is amazing.I'm a huge fan of heavy metal, dubstep, ambient music, and even some classical. All music sounds incredible. Before I had theKlipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black)I had a 3 piece Altec Lansing set that is no longer in production. While I loved those computer speakers and thought there couldn't be much better I read nearly all the reviews for these speakers and was proved wrong.These speakers offer great sound for ALL types of music, movies, and games. Great highs, mids, and lows.I live with 2 roommates who purchased theLogitech Speaker System Z623. After listening to that sound system for several months I must say they are very comparable. I think the Klispch has better satellites, they offer extremely crisp and full sound. The bass of the Klispch is also very nice, it's tight, it's loud, and it sounds amazing, but the Logitechs win in terms of bass. We have the Logitech Z623 in our main living area and the bass that floods that room is incredible. It's so loud I have to turn the bass to half volume and only rarely hear distortion when it's on full volume.I've noticed the Klispch Pro Media's have gone up in price. If you want amazing computer speakers at a competitive price then these are the ones for you. But if you're looking for ear popping bass (not body rumbling sadly) and great satellites at a lower price speakers than Klispch, the Logitech Z623s are for you.If you'd like to hear more about the comparison between the two or have a question about which to purchase for your situation leave a comment and I'll be glad to answer.Note: The sub did stop working when I was playing extremely loud and bass heavy music. I unplugged it for about 12 hours and let it cool down since the back of the sub was nearly burning my hand off. It worked the next day and sounded fine, I'm assuming I just blew a fuse... Thank God not the sub, because then I would just need to get another set.
I have had a Picture Mate printer for a few years now. I'm thinking of finally getting rid of it and buying something else. The set-up is a hassle. It's slow to respond to commands, doesn't' recognize some devices and is just not user friendly. Every time I use it, I have to do a nozzle clean, which is inconvenient and uses up ink and paper. The menu is quite laborious and slow. Maybe it's just too old, but I remember shelling out quite a bit of money for it a few years ago. Because of this, I would buy another brand.
GREAT PRODUCT AT GREAT PRICE. SHARP AND BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS.LOVE IT. CLARAGE A730 7MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Pink)
SHIPPING WAS FAST AND THE PRODUCT IS A FRACTION OF WHAT I PAY AT OFFICE SUPPLY STORES
I bought these headphones at a sam goody. I wasnt expceting an amazing sound but a descent one. When i plugged these into my cd player it sounded TERRIBLE!!! they sound extremly flat and no bass no treble no nothing. it was like i was listening to air i say that save some money and buy some sonys or spend all your money if u live in the L.A. area and leave a dollar so u can go to your local 99cent store and buy some that i guarantee will sound better and last longer.
This amp definitely makes things louder, too bad it also adds a substantial amount of hiss as well. It also seems to amplify only the higher range frequencies as well, since the bass volume through my Sennheiser HD555 actually lowers when using this, but the highs are almost too loud and makes the mix of most songs sound very weak. I am going to return this for the cheaper Boosteroo since I have read that it adds no noise at all, hopefully it is true.
The memory is doing just what it is supposed to do--work! I've had no problems since installing it four months ago. Great product, reasonable price.
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.
I purchased this stylus to use with Notetaker HD on my iPad. I have not put it down since I bought it. My ultimate wish would be to have a fine tip capacitive stylus but until then, this will be the best you can get. I thought I would use the pen on the backside more but its handy to have.Since purchasing this one I have also purchased one just like it without the pen. BoxWave is the way to go!
Took me a little time getting used to the pen as an input device but works great. Nice to have the option of using the mouse with the tablet too.
I am very satified with this tv. Although the TV is extremely heavy, it took two men to lift it in position, you can't beat the picture quality and the features for the price of this TV. Just make sure to adjust the color on the TV.
I have had the pleasure of owning this magnificent display for a little over a year now. I had read many reviews from others who initially purchased their monitors only to find deficiencies in its pixels or received a non working monitor. To further make this problem worse it appears that Samsung was severely lacking in the customer service department. Despite all of this I went ahead and ordered one figuring that the majority of reviews that are written by consumers are going to be the negative type. I received my monitor and have not had a single issue with it since it's purchase.The monitor is breathtakingly huge and takes a little getting used to for someone who is not used to working with 30 inch displays. The native resolution of 2560X1600 provides a beautiful landscape in anything your doing. I purchased the monitor to play PC games with and it has not disappointed me yet. Be warned however that running many games at the monitors 2560X1600 native resolution will require a significantly powerful graphics card to power it. The only thing this monitor lacks is an HDMI input and High Definition capabilities. Overall this is a solid display and I would recommend it to anyone who does not need HD capabilities.
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.
The TuneView works OK except the fact that you can't play all songs of a particular artist by just navigating to that artist. You always have to navigate down to the song level before you can start playing a song. At least that's how it works with my new iPOD Classic.KeySpan's support is particularly unhelpful. First they send you an answer which is definitely not correct and after inquiring further they don't respond anymore at all.....great!!!
All the features work as promised on the box. A default setting for the microphone caused some minor issues. The camera was trying to auto set the volume levels of the microphone and speakers and this was causing glitches like the sound cutting out on the receiving end. Once we turned the settings to manual mode, all worked great.
I have no experience with card readers, had a borrowed Olympus digital camera and needed to read the smart card in it. Bought this on a whim at Target for $25 and it worked fine from the first time I used it. My only problem was I kept getting notification it was using a slow USB connection. Found out that required a download for XP SP1 to rectify, so it had nothing to do with the reader. Have since gotten a Sony DSC-10 and this reader reads the Sony Memory Stick &amp; Memory Stick Pro just fine -- and it's at full USB 2.0 specs, AFAIK. I can copy files, write to the stick (I've even used it to transfer regular computer files between computers), make directories on it, etc.Based on my previous experience (none), this unit is flawless, maybe that means it's GREAT ??
This works quite well. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it is a tad awkward to use and you can only enroll one person. Having the finger print reader on a "leash" is a great idea, but a longer leash would be even better. Especially for laptop USB ports on the back of the machine.The enrolling limitation can be overcome somewhat if you enroll different people as different digits. Would be better if you could enroll some number of "users," though.
I decide to re-write the review to do a conclusionthis adaptor is the best one I ever had, from Linksys WPC11, WUSB11 2.6, WET11, Lucent (now Proxim) Orinoco, Netgear MA401, WG511, Belkin 5070MS MN710 is the best among reception (can pick up wifi from West 31 Street when locate at West 37 Street), good throughput (can get up to 54M under heavy load even it has 2 bars of reception)very easy installation (note, put the CD in before initial installation, the software is OPTIONAL for xp, and DO NOT lose the CD,)however, it has a big problem, that the computer goes BSOD after returning from standby, and happens on both desktop and laptop, this is the reason I don't give 5 stars)the adaptor is using prism chip, which proved the best among consumer wireless marketto close the conclusion, buy this card if you have chance, MS is closing networking business, that means the adaptor may be no longer available
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The player comes with a disc, helping users organize all files. Zen users can find their loaded media by artist, album, genre,and videos easily with their menus.The deejay option gives you the ability to play your music on repeat, random play, and random play all. Listen to the most played tracks, or review the lesser played tracks. Rate your favorites, or design your own playlist.Video picture is good quality, but is sometimes altered, if the media needs to be converted, to a lesser quality. I've run into the video on playback being upside down. Depending on a file's format to converse may take, awhile.In pictures you'll see folders typically,unless your images weren't in a folder on your computer. With any of the files you can create slide shows,only for your device.An Extra feature gives you a calendar,date reminders, contact finder.The FM Radio comes in decent in large cities, but not so well in small towns, and the record feature is easy to use when recording radio.The built in mic is sensitive to the slightest sound! Recorded audio can be relabeled,and found easily in the recorded content file! You can add these to your playlist,or slide presentations!My regret is Creative doesn't provide instructions on 90% of their features. The touch screen takes some time to get used too. If you have a crazy life, and don't have time to figure out music, and video files, this may not be right for you.
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 is an excellent remote with relatively easy setup using your PC USB connection. It has many options for customizing and naming buttons. The only downside is it is somewhat large which makes one hand use difficult. I would recommend this product to anyone with multiple systems or a large number of components. I am very pleased with this purchase.
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
After reading reviews of many similar products what sold me on this model was the fact that it came with MapCreate on 6 CD's. The contour maps are very nice indeed but don't expect to find trails for your State and County parks. If you pick up a trail map when you enter a park it can be used in conjunction with the GPS and whatever points of interest (POI) are on the map to provide you with everything you need. In town, the maps are also loaded with POI's for lots of businesses and restaurants. Downloading the portion of the US Topo map that you need is a snap, the technique is just like using your mouse to crop a portion of a photograph. The map portion I downloaded is about 120 miles by 60 miles and it only uses about 30MB of memory. The unit comes with a 64 MB card but I am using it with a 512MB SD/MMC card which will give me far more memory capacity than I will ever need. As another reviewer noted, the learning curve with the 134 page manual is quite steep, it took me about a day and a half to learn how to use most of the bells and whistles. The satellite acquisition is very fast and stable, even when the unit is indoors or in a car. I am very satisfied with this GPS unit and am building up my own set of waypoints as I use it in different parks. I am using it with rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and so far no problems.
I was disappointed. The binoculars gave a jpermanent focus but only for objects further than 100 feet. I had used this product before and the focus was permanent for both far and near.
THIS IS A ITEM WHICH IN MY OPINION, IS VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE AND TO PROTECT YOUR EXPENSIVE NIKON GLASS
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!
Just as needed. Each bracket pair come with 8 screws, x4 of one size, x4 slightly smaller (one group to mount bracket, one group for HDD mounting). One set doesn't quite fit the other, but almost does--so it might be easy to mix them up.
I've shot a lot of this film and really like it. It has excellent latitude and is easy to get developed and scanned. (I use a local shop and sometimes walgreens when I'm out of town.)
This is an absolutely great product to have....But i was a little disappointed at the size of it
This works fine and fast-as-advertised in Windows XP - if you only use its drivers along with WinXP's Wireless Networking features. For some reason the Linksys app is rather dodgy. It will connect to your WAP/Router just fine, showing your throughput and signal strength okay, but for some reason it won't connect to the Internet; its graphic display will show a dash-line connection from card to Router, and a blinking question mark from the Router to the Web. Encrypted or not, broadcast SSID or not, default connection or edited, it's all the same.Technical Support has been stumped, and I'm not entirely convinced they know what's causing the problem; I've read similar complaints by other users. I've tried using their app in a Win98SE and Win2000 environment and its the same. I haven't tried it on Windows 7 as I don't have that, therefore I can only recommend using it with a duly-updated WinXP environment.
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.
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!!
Since getting this unit, I can't express how much easier it is to find stuff and travel.
I have had these head phones for almost four years now and they are incredible. They have survived my entire time at college riding around in my backpack. Very durable and the sound quality is incredible. While they may not have active noise canceling they do a great job of keep they sound of the rest of the world out and only the sound you want in. Highly recommend them if you can part with the coin they are definitely worth it.
I'll admit to copying the title of this review from another reviewer, but she/he is right: This is a perfect match for the 17-55 lens with the hood on. There is no addition room, and you do not need to squeeze the lens in.It is possible to squeeze an EF-S 10-22mm lens in this bag with the lens hood, but this is not recommended. (You need to take off the hood to get this done).The EF-S 10-22 mm is too narrow and too short for this bag without the lens hood and will have lots of space to bounce around.This case is surprisingly wide, fits the 17-55 perfectly and is sturdy built.
I can not believe that nowhere in the description of this cable, do they specify what length it is ! Even in the details, the length does not appear ! In all of the many offeres from other vendors who offer to sell this same calbe, do they specify what length it is ! Perhaps they expect me to buy the cable, as the only way possible to find out how long the cable that I bought actually is, since once I get it in my hands, I can proceed to measure it, and let the wourld know its size ! Camilo Quelquejeu - Very Frustrated !
I have been trying to quit smoking (18 year of bad habit) by concentrating on running. I have to replace ear buds every 2 months due to sweat and shake. However, this one lasts for over 8 months before retiring. Considering the relatively lower price, good sound quality, and GREAT durability. I feel this earbud is a good value. Thank you Amazon!
After serveral months of use, "Card Error" was shown on my Canon Digital Rebel for my 512MB Viking card, which was half full with pictures. Fortunately, I just lost a few of pictures. I tried to format the file; "Card Error" kept occuring on my Rebel. This 512MB Viking card is now used for my data files.Probably, 512MB Viking cards are not designed for high Mega Pixel camera and taking many shots in a short period of time (i.e. 3 shots/sec.). My Canon A40 has no problems when used with the 512MB Viking card so far. Probably, I am going to buy a 512MB card from Sandisk or Simple Tech.
i did much research before i bought these but without a doubt they we're the best , especially for the price ... The Monster Turbine High-Performance In-Ear Speakers are what they claim to be " In ear speakers ".PROS:Pricebassqualityweightnoise isolation (with right tips)CONS:i didn't buy them soonerI've had them for about 2 months and they are like brand new but i recently bought the Turbine(tm) Pro Gold Audiophile In-Ear Speakers(tm) i have to say that the gold are better but i recommend these more for the price ... hopefully this review can help you buy them ..the're worth every penny!!
It's so easy to use that I haven't had to consult the directions at all. Plugged it in, set the stations on the transmitter and radio, and pushed play. Sound's great, don't even think about it anymore.Only a few complaints:1. Unless your cigarette lighter is at an angle, it is very difficult to read the digital display on the transmitter. It looks like all 8's unless you bend down awkwardly and face it head on. Once you get the station set to a good one, though, this will rarely be an issue.2. Since it goes through the data jack of the iPod, you can't control the volume level through the iPod, which, I understand, is kind of pointless. But on low volume podcasts, for example, you have to crank your system up, which results in a lot of annoying buzzing and static that you wouldn't normally hear. I guess this doesn't have much to do with this product, really, but still something I noticed.
Good little router, basic, but generally works well..haven't tried the WPA security on it though since my connected devices don't support it. The WEP works fine though, as does the ethernet switch component. Rarely needs a reboot, in contrast to what the other reviewers here say. But this is Version 6 of this router, there are 7 versions now according to the Netgear site..maybe the other reviewers had one of the earlier versions..?The range on this router is not great, although it's good..thus the 4 starts instead of 5..
Do no listen to Frances. This trackball rules! He is unaware that he does not need the extra software to adjust the speed of the trackball. He simply needs to go to the control panel and adjust the mouse sensitivity as he would with any other mouse.
Prompt attention and rapid delivery. The camera works perfectly for what they describe and has unexpected quality for so low price. I enjoyed using it, since it was out of its box. I will buy again from this seller.
This product appears to have some serious design flaws. I only used the radio function, and for three (3) days it worked just fine. Then the next day I turned it on and no sound came out of the FM radio. When I tried the AM band, I heard only static, as if no stations existed within range. Since I never moved or jostled the unit in a way that could damage it, the best explanation I can come up with is that a connection broke (spontaneously?) on the circuit board somewhere, probably involving the digital tuner. Needless to say, I returned it and purchased a basic portable stereo for ~$30. You should definitely avoid this product.
I loved the First Generation iPod Shuffle, which I bought in March 2006, but this one is even better. There was absolutely nothing wrong with my old Shuffle, but when I saw this 2nd Gen version, I said, "I'm in!" The only thing I didn't like about the 1st Gen was its lack of a good way to attach it to clothing, belt, etc. I use my iPod mostly at the gym, and since I walk briskly on the treadmill, the Shuffle was always bouncing around at the end of the lanyard. I finally found an arm band made for it...that's the other problem with the Shuffle: lack of accessories...but after 45 minutes or so of a brisk workout, it made my arm sweat and irritated my skin. So the addition of the clip to the 2nd Gen model made it a no-brainer for me. And it's been worth every penny!If you don't care about all the bells and whistles on the larger-capacity, higher-priced models, this is a great choice. And Apple has doubled its capacity but only increased the price $10...not bad for a great little machine.
I purchased the Sony Cybershot DSC-F828 for my wife, and she is writing this review:We received the Sony F828 in record time, great service from Amazon! I read the manual and experimented with the basic features and read of some of the more advanced features. We left for an 18-day vacation soon after, and the camera got a 3,500-plus photo workout. This included multi burst shots of jet ski races in Pahrump, NV; amazing shots of stalactites and stalagmites using the NightFraming feature in Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park; magical sunrise photos of red rock formations in Arches National Park; atmospheric but crisp photos of Monument Valley, UT before/during/after an afternoon storm and many others. Not being a professional, or necessarily gifted, photographer did not hinder me from getting many wonderful shots.I am an artist, and tend to compose my paintings through the camera lens. This camera captured exactly what I was seeing, capturing the true colors. I was able to figure out, through trial and error at times, everything I needed to take the kind of shots I wanted. The manual, in my opinion, falls short of explaining things in more than vague terms, but I think if I can figure out all of these features any person of normal intelligence and persistence (stubbornness) can do the same.The more I use this camera, the more I get excited about having it. I would definitely recommend it as being a very powerful camera for even professionals, yet manageable for someone like me, who needs the best quality photos in terms of clarity and color possible.
i bought three of these things. big mistake. the software installs, but won't pull up when i click on the icon. complete garbage
Like most on this site I did intensive research in preparing to buy a multifunction to replace my HP officejet d135, of which I have two, home and office for about 5 years. Office one still going great, home one very persnickety. The Canons looked the best to me, and I chose this because, without a digital camera in my life, I couldn't justify the bells and whistles of the 800 series. In the two weeks I've had it I've been very pleased. It's almost spooky, like suddenly having Jeeves show up with a breakfast tray and pressed suit: the thing came out of the box ready to go; I've not looked at the instruction manual because it's intuitive enough; it's quiet, I've scanned and fooled with photos, faxed just fine, printed quickly and without problems. Loading the software was momentary, it seemed, compared to dealing with HP. I have not needed to call Canon for anything. I was put off by two things: all the talk about expense of the ink, and the lack of a great fax director program which is a real virtue of the HP software. Ultimately, though, the ease of use, and consequent peace of mind, is worth so much. I've figured out how to keep some fax programs on Word (I'm sure there's a cleverer way, I just don't know those things) and print them out with my fax when necessary. I'm very relieved to have the HP off my desk. And by the way, the machine is SMALLER than my HP officejet. I think this is a great bet for anyone with small to mid-range office needs. I appreciate all the previous reviews which led me here.
I purchased these rubber lens covers for a pair ofFujinon Techno-Stabi - Binoculars 12 x 32 - image stabilizedbinoculars. The lens covers themselves are flexible enough to fit nicely over the objective lens and provide great protection for them... but the barrels of the objective lenses are too short to accommodate both the covers and tether rings. Therefore, for my particular binoculars, I plan to cut off the tethers and rings and just use the covers themselves to protect my binocs.September 6 update: I tried putting these lens covers on a pair ofCanon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteriesbinoculars, and they fit that model also. Again, the barrels of the objective lenses are short, so you'll need to cut off the tether ring. But the rubber caps fit nice and snug, so I don't see a problem with them falling off easily.
Bose sound is highly overrated to start with. But when these speakers failed 3 times in &lt; 1 year, I gave up and switched to M-Audio. Don't waste your money.
After using these extensively for a month now i have to say I am impressed. I am no audiophile but the sound quality is really nice. If you are planning on listening for more than say 2.5 hours straight your ears may get sore from the cushion. but a five minute break fixes that.
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.
Works great. i had a really hard time finding this memory card for our camera and when i did it was a lot more than what i ended up buying it for through this company. item works great. no issues what so ever. Would recommend this to friends. I did wish they had the high speed one so its less time to take the picture but since i couldn't find it this one works.
Uso este cable para conectar mi consola PS3 a una TV Sony Bravia. Todo bien, hace lo que debe hacer. Dudaba de su eficiencia por su bajisimo precio, pero funciona muy bien.
This is an incredible product. I have been using this incredible system for over a month now, taking the iQue on several out of town business trips. I never feel like I am lost. This system works simular to the Hertz Neverlost system (the iQue is made by the same company). It is extremely simple to use, just turn on the GPS system, let it locate where you are now and then tell the iQue where you want to go to next. It already has preloaded (that you have downloaded from their included CD maps) a number of sites, including malls, resturants and attractions. It then gives you a turn by turn direction to get you to your site. If you make a wrong turn, it re-adjusts the route and gets you back on track. I do reccomend that you buy the Auto Navigation package and a 256 memory disk. Great product! Don't ever get lost again.
I got this ink, which is typically expensive, from a private vendor who had a lower advertised price on amazon. It works fine so far.
This is a MUST HAVE for an Canon Rebel user. It not only makes your awesome SLR camera even more useful with the added battery life and extra shutter button but it also make you look like a Pro. It adds bulk to the camera and really make it feel solid. I love it. It never comes off. With 2 Canon batteries it can last for 1500 photo's. Like I said a must have...
Used it once and it seemed sturdy. It was an outside photoshoot. Love the versatility in heigth. Overall a good buy. Time will tell if its worth purchasing another one or not.
Does not fit the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. No where near what is needed. Absolutely a waste of time. Look else where.
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.
A simple idea that works the way is was meant to and also light as a feather. My husband runs his Macbook pro for hours and now it isnt getting warm at all. He even likes the Cool Lift and he doesn't like anything like this. A good price and a good product.
This recorder works great for the classroom. I have owned voice recorders before, but this one has many great features. First, all the buttons are easy to use &amp; find - not as small as my previous recorder. I especially like the &quot;pause&quot; button, which is great when you want to stop recording (it doesn't distract the speaker by making a loud noise, like you would if you hit the stop button), and is also useful when you are playing back the tape and want to take notes. The pause button is also located at a convient spot - no where near other buttons so you don't accidently hit &quot;rewind&quot; or the dreaded &quot;PLAY&quot; button in the middle of class!I also picked this recorder because it has a counter on it to help me match my notes with the tape.I must point out that I was in the second row of my classroom, and the teacher spoke loudly. I had one professor who did not speak as loud, and I have trouble hearing *everything* he says on playback. However, I was impressed that the recorder itself was quiet, and cause minimal &quot;noise&quot; on the tape. I do plan to buy a microphone, however, so that the sound of the tape recorder will not effect the sound as much (for the softer-speaking teacher).I would recommend this recorder and have no regrets in purchasing it. I think it is probably one of the best in it's price range.It should be noted, however, that this recorder takes normal sized tapes, NOT mini-cassettes.
...if you don't mind an installation taking about an hour and a half. The installation was much faster on our XP sp2 -- except that, after four tries and a conversation with tech support, I *still* couldn't get the HP software to run the fax software. (XP has built-in fax software, so there's a workaround, but I'm not paying over a hundred dollars for software that I can't install.) Since our old separate scanner, copier, and fax were working, and we got the old fax to work better with a new answering machine than the 6210, we'll just return it. And, yes, we also noticed the small ink cartridges.
This CB is terrific. I purchased it for use on my Honda Goldwing. The Honda CB is over $600.00. I purchased this CB for about a tenth of that price. I use the CB to communicate with other riders in my club. After tuning the stock Honda CB antenna to the cb; I received favorable comments from my fellow riders as to the clarity and power of the CB. I would highly recommend this. Note: in order to transmit and receive on the Goldwing, I seperately purchased a helmet comm set.
this product worked perfectly. still have to manually turn off the stereo after turning the car off but the extra ignition wire is most definitely needed on this type of car thanks it was definitely worth it.
LOVE this flash.. it's fast, SILENT! (except for zoom head motor), and the metal foot with quick lock is a godsend. However, the ONE and only thing that kept this from being 5 stars is something that may not effect all of you. The way you switch from normal, to master, to slave has gone from a lightning quick dedicated lever, to a rather annoying push and hold for 2 seconds then rotate dial process. Sounds like I am a whiner.. no?? BUT I myself shoot weddings and use 2 other Canon speedlights as slaves and sometimes I need to switch in and out of master/regular mode many times and very quickly. Hopefully Canon will go back to a lever next time..If you don't need the silent operation and weather proofing I would recommend getting the original 580ex, which has the same exact power output.
Purchased headset to use with Ham radio stationgreat product, excellent performance for this price , comfortable to use, light for few hours using
This is the third time I've ordered a ten pack of JVC MiniDV tapes, and they've always worked great for me. The packaging is always a bit unique, as once I actually got a 10 pack, once 10 individually wrapped tapes, and this time I got three 3 packs and a single, but it still works! This is also a great deal versus buying them individually at retail.
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.
This thing is awesome!! And now that it comes with Garmin Mobile XT, it is even better.Mine came with an old version of Garmin's software, but the upgrade to XT was free. Now my PDA detects the receiver automatically and easily. In a couple of trips to Dallas/Ft. Worth, Longview, Chicago, and California...this thing has definitely paid for itself!I'm so surprised that these things can be so precise....and keep the charger hole cover in a safe place. Even then, you will lose it.
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.
Delivery from Amazon very good. Installation simple. Laptop powered up without problem, recognized the additional memory immediately. Performance great, much improved speed. Very satisfied with purchase.
ORDERED THIS FOR MY CANON CAMERA. AFTER INSTALLING GOT MESSAGE THAT THE CARD WAS LOCKED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. I COULD NOT UNLOCK SO TOOK CARD TO LOCAL CAMERA STORE AND THEY COULD NOT UNLOCK, EITHER. THEY SUGGESTED I BUY NEW CARD SINCE THEY FEEL CARD IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE IT WOULD OT UNLOCK.
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.
These are the second type of pin connectors I've tried. The first ones were the Monster Flex Pin connectors. The Monster one's were very difficult to fit into the A/V receiver's spring clips (the tips were too thick). The Cables to Go, on the other-hand, fit fine in the spring clips but could not hold onto the speaker wire when the two pieces of the pin conn
I love it; it looks sharp and keeps things organized SO well, but...1. why do I have to remove a screw with a screwdriver to open it?2. why, oh why, can't the FRONT lip have an adjuster as well? my Toshiba Satellite laptop doesn't open to the full 180 degrees (and it's not listed on their web site, so be aware)... so I had to stick a big rubber wrist-rest under the front of the Oyster to get it to lean back a little and see the screen. It would be sooooo easy for Oyster to put some adjustible legs on the front corners, or something, to let it lean back further... and it's just a crime that they didn't. I can't believe something so elegantly and beautifully designed requires me to jam a piece of rubber under the front lip to make it usable. sheesh :-)
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.
Bought this because I saw the great reviews and was referred by previous users. I know a lot of the product's efficiency is based on location and position--but my experience had another variable.It worked well enough for the first couple weeks--five out of the 7 local channels were coming through with a little tweak here and there. I think my location is bad because I had a lot of trouble getting a steady signal. I recently tried to get a local ABC channel, but while changing the antenna one broke clean off! I thought that I unscrewed it with how easily it came off--but it was a clean break without any heavy handling.I would say to be very careful with this antenna and to think about getting a sturdier one--especially if you have to move it around to get certain channels.
Unfortunately, we do not yet live in an all-electronic world and we still need to write things on paper once in a while. This is a good way to always have a pen with you. The only down side is that sometimes the plastic cap comes off unintentionally and you have to pull the stylus/pen out with a pair of needle-nosed pliers or gently pry it out with a tiny screwdriver. Of course this temporarily deprives you of a pen and your PDA simultaneously. This is the second time that I am buying these, so my overall endorsement is favorable.
All of the other reviews raving about the ease of use, the convenience of the photo tray, and side loading ink cartridges, as well as the ability to hold all three types of ink cartridge, are true. The print quality is fantastic. We networked a color laserjet at home for heavy duty printing, and gave away our then year old all in one inkjet printer, and BW laser to students/family almost 3 years ago. First of all, let me say that HP printer quality is fantastic. Two Canon printers I'd owned prior to switching to HP were both trashed within a year. I know the HP printers I own and I passed on are still going strong after 4 yrs of daily use.And while those prior inkjets HP/Canon were superior to our color laser in color print quality, none of them approached photo quality. So I still sent away for prints at shutterfly and ofoto with digital pix, and still bothered with getting CDs from our trusty 35mm point and shoot.AFter 2 days of owning this printer(and probably other photo printers of this generation) I am ready to give away all my film cameras. You can't tell the difference from a real store print especially on the premium paper. and my online photo accounts will probably get archived from disuse... My visiting aunt was so happy to get some instant photo prints with my mom. You don't need to take down email addresses to mail album links etc later.Cons:The included software to print and handle photos is not the greatest but its adequate if you took good pix in the first place.My biggest disappointment is that it won't read my 512 MB memory stick pro card. anyway, I was planning on using that big one more for MPEG movies at VGA res, and have a couple of 128 MB sticks which it does read, that I can use for photos. and given that my camera hooks up via USB to the computer, not much is lost.
You might not belive me, but it's true. I even scrambled up a pair in Australia when I steped on my old ones. I've gone through 6 or 7 pair (not because they stopped functioning--only because they met with unfortunate ends like being chewed by a rabbit). I'm now buying an 8th pair because my Mom has decided to keep the pair I lent her. These headphones have a terrific sound, they are light-weight, The headband is completely flexable and impossible to break, and they are good for people with small heads as the headband part is really small. My Mom has never had headphones that would fit her head. Hence the reason she stole mine!
For the price, this little stereo is quite a jewel. It's great for a bedroom or office. Very clean sound, good highs and moderate bass with a very small sub. I would put it up against anything even close in 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!
We are having a destination wedding and ended up buying the hi-fi because the resort we're going to wanted an insane amount of money to have a deejay and so we decided to just use our ipod instead. We were really concerned about finding something that would sound good, but more importantly would be loud enough to be heard at a reception. Speaker quality is not something I'm an expert on, but to my untrained ear I think it sounds great and it gets really loud. It's going to work perfectly for what we wanted.
Unit worked fine for my purposes, which is a simple hands-free audio system to use instead of wearing headphones. Great for people with hearing aids. You won't have headphones pressing down on your hearing aid which can be uncomfortable.
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.
After a few months of occasional use, the lamp began to flicker. Now it doesn't work at all. The on/off switch is broken and I can't get it apart to fix it.
I've used one of these saddlebag cases for 2 years now. I don't know how I ever lived without it. It holds any laptop I've ever seen, plus allows for ample storage of papers, folders, and even my large day-planner! It has great storage areas for power bricks, cables, keys, metal pocket junk (for quick storage before hitting airport metal detectors) and a great outside pocket to tuck away a cell phone or pager. It is convertable from backpack mode (great for moving in planes and airports) to shoulder strap or handle carry, and the backpack straps hide for a professional look. If you carry a laptop, buy this case!
This little camera is great. Easy to use, light weight, decent zoom, and excellent color accuracy. It is a battery hog, but at least you can pick up AAs anywhere.Invest in rechargable batteries and a larger compact flash card, such as the Viking 128mb. A card-reader isn't necessary, because the usb cable can download dozens of pictures in a few minutes.The Lowepro D-Res 10 AW Digital Camera Bag is the best $... you will ever spend. Small, well padded, and has room for the extra batteries you'll need to carry. It fits the camera perfectly. I bought it based on an earlier review said that with this bag, "you could throw the camera out the window." I have had absolutely no reason to toss the camera, but snuggled in it's bag, it has survived being dropped in parking lots, banged around climbing rocks, hiking, etc.I have been very pleased with this camera and would recommend it over anything else in it's price range.
This thing is a lot hotter than I was expecting, especially at the price. Plus, when the neighbors want to get too loud with their boom-boxes, I just take this out, set it up, look them in the eye and turn it on .. and watch them cringe in terror.
There are so many GPS units out there that choosing the right one was difficult. I was looking for specific features: Portability, FM Traffic/Road Conditions, Bluetooth cell phone link and easy programming. I had the opportunity to try a similar unit that was provided by a rental car company. As I was driving down the highway, it alerted me that a better route was available. I chose to take the alternate recommended route. I later learned that there was huge accident on the freeway that would have delayed me at least one hour if I stayed on my original course. I was also amazed as a approached a construction area, and the device warned me in advance. Remarkable!! This is right out of Buck Rogers.We own a car with an expensive, built-in $1,800 GPS. It is impossible to program and about 70% of the time, it does not find the right street. It is practically a waste.The Garmin c550 is perfect for those to need a dependable device that can be easily taken from one car to another.
Monster cable is one of the best cables you can buy. And at the price I paid was great.
May have been my own fault. The product I recieved (a piece of foam)cost me $15 by the time I paid shipping and handling. Just put a book under your laptop or go down to Wal Mart or Best Buy and at least you can look at what your buying. There were pictures but the picture I "thought" I was looking at was not the item I got. I'll be more careful next time.Stephen SneadPortable Notebook Cooling Pad
Looks great, very easy to mount, mounted in under 10 minutes. Might need a screwdriver with a longer shaft and/or smaller handle due to the size of the spaces. I just used a marker to mark the holes, drilled the holes with a small drillbit, and tapped the anchors into the holes, very easy for even someone that isn't handy, don't use a drill motor to insert screws into the anchor unless you do so at a very low speed, that way you won't damage the anchors. Holds everything that it says it does, already ordered another one for my DVDs and Blu-Rays. Highly recommend this product. Also posted a picture of it with all my xbox 360 games on it and a few Blu-Rays to show that it holds those nicely as well.
I bought this frame for my mom and her husband; they love pictures and this seemed the perfect display for them. The only thing that I would appreciated was more detailed instructions on how to download the pictures. Overall, a nice buy.
We have a 42" Sony Grand Wega that's 2 years old and wanted a larger one for a large room we have. We just purchased this 60" from Amazon. I like the black bezel better than the silver one on the 42." We also got the Sony SU-RS11X stand at the same time. The picture with SD is very good and with HD it is amazing. Everyone should have HD! The colors and clarity on this TV are amazing. When watching something like Discovery's Planet Earth you can actually see the hairs on an animal's face. You see so much detail it is truly incredible. The stand is made for this TV and should definitely be considered since you'll need a stand anyway. The TV sits down into the stand almost like it's all one unit and it has a strap which attaches to the TV to keep it from toppling over. The glass shelves are smoked glass and the stand is plenty wide for your Dvd player, receivers, etc., and is very attractive. And here's a hint I read on CNET: Set up a halogen floor lamp in the corner behind the TV and the illumination at night behind the TV is a wonderful addition. We received the TV in five days including the weekend and it was delivered by Eagle USA and they were ultra nice. The stand came by UPS 2 day air. I was very impressed. We got a super deal on the TV as well as the stand, with free shipping to boot. I've purchased a lot of things from Amazon and love dealing with them. I also love Sony products. I looked around a lot at TV's and absolutely love this Sony KDS60A2020; so if you're shopping for a large screen TV, look no further. What more could you ask for? I'm very, very pleased with the whole process.
I own a Toshiba notebook and whether it runs well is not an issue. The issue will be that when you need warranty service or just service, the customer service is TERRIBLE.My laptop had a problem. Tech support's answer was send it in to the depot through UPS. I did. The depot sent it back as refused. No reason. Costumer support gave me 10 days and 45 phone calls worth of run around. They will call me back! I'm still waiting.Average phone wait for costumer service, 45- 90 minutes according to the young lady at 1-800-457-7777, ext. 7053. Yes, that is Toshiba's official statement!I have a $2,200.00 laptop with extended warranties that I bought in 1/2007 that does not work. I cannot get anyone through Toshiba to service it. What's wrong with it, they don't know. How will they find out? I'm still waiting for a return phone call to find out, because no one is authorized to give me a shipping number.Save you money,buy anything else!Mary Allison WallHigh School Teacher
As for the sound, this is the best 3-piece computer speaker system you can get. Its simple to setup and works flawlessly.As for the bad...They've improved the main cable (preamp input) a bit, but it still could be so much better. The fact that you can't turn the sub-woofer off, that's another head scratcher.Klipsch builds great speakers, can't say that they know much about computers and those that use them.I'd recommend these if you need a 3-piece system and want excellent sound reproduction, no coloring, no fake highs or lows, just what the artist was trying to create.
I bought this DVD/VCR after painful 3 weeks of exhaustive research on Amazon, Circuitcity.com and Epinions.com. It seemed like there is no perfect candidate as far as combos are concerned, but this model was the highest rated among the alternatives.Don't fool yourself, though. Keep in mind that you are buying a piece of high-tech video equipment for under $100. The first one I bought had defective sound performance, whereas one channel made a cracking noise. I wasn't shocked or awfully upset for reasons above. I took it back to the store and got it exchanged. So far, I am happy with its performance and quality of both DVD and VCR components. Sony's and Hitachi's are twice as expensive, but based on the reviews I read they are not worth even half of their prices.Pros:- Reasoanable features, some hot-buttons available on the remote- Nothing super-fancy that always confuses housewifes and teenagers (I am pretty tech-savvy, but I get frustrated with too many options and buttons)- Quality of playback and recording- PriceCons:- Fast-forward and rewind are slower on VCR than I would desire.- The most upsetting drawback: the "universal" remote only works with certain models of TV's (LG, Goldstar, Zenith and two or three others). You would think, for the 21st century technology, it will at least be compatible with Panasonic or Sony. Now I have to have a second remote (my TV remote) to adjust volume and other TV options, something I hate and don't use anywhere else in the house.Still, I would give it an "A", or 5 stars, for the value.
Filter works well, easy to install and doesn't have arms to hang unlike older privacy screens. Not 100% sure if it blocks as well as other filters, but it does the job for our company's purposes.
On the Texas Gulf Coast a bug zapper is necessary. I have used many over the last 25 years and for the last 5 years I have bought Stinger products. They are increasingly expensive and more shoddy and poor. This last 40 watt lasted one month last summer and now is BO. Bulb is out AND high voltage grid is BO. These latest models are built so the owner can not take them apart for repair. The Stinger products are absolute JUNK and a total waste of money. I will spread the word and only dream of someday coming face to face with an executive or engineer from that lousy , greedy and crooked company. JM Bowers
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.
Well made and will do the job....and the sale price was excellent.No need for those $100 cases in leather or otherwise...they yell ..steal me. :)
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.
Not as quiet as i hoped. PS fan is loud. Easy to install components.Front USB is only usb 1.1 - BAD!Othersiwe a great beautiful case
The first one I bought had a static noise on the dvd player, So I brought it back to bestbuy, and changed a new one. After a month, the VHS part is broken --- not exactly broken, but blurred badly, on every tape, even brand new one -- Then the picture disappeared on the dvd player, I can only hear the voice ( the voice is great), but no picture anymore. I tried to call Zenith ( bestbuy won't take care of it anymore, because I bought it over a month) 2 times, everytime after 20 minutes waiting, I was asked to leave telephone number and expecting them to call back, of course, no one called back. I decided just throw it away and buy a no-Zenith brand.
I considered purchasing the lens manufactured by Olympus, but a friend suggested the Opteks .45xHD2 wide angle version would be a better buy. I took him at his word and am glad I did.The lens does everything I expected and then some, and the cost was considerably less than the Olympus model. The quality of the product is outstanding, and the picture results are much better than I expected.I would recemmend this lens to anyone who owns the Olympus SP-510, they won't be sorry.
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 is my second set, first purchased to use as rear surround for my home theater, and recently replaced my front L/R with this second setthey have a very clean sound and handle my volume levels with easemovies and music sound great, even love the design they look great mounted on the walls
Inasmuch as this monitor alone cost more than my last IBM computer system (including monitor and printer), I was highly critical of it the first couple weeks -- looking for dead pixels (none found) -- etc. I edit several newsletters in QuarkXpress and my eyesight is slowing failing. I bought this unit because of its nifty pivot-to-portrait-mode capability, a feature I value highly, and which reminded me of my old Macintosh Portait (monochrome) Monitor years ago, which I loved. Anyway, I was less than pleased at first with the sharpness of small fonts, when viewed in portrait mode: five lines were sharp, the next five line fuzzy, the next five were sharp, etc. In checking with Samsung's 1-800 technical support, a techie worked me through 20 minutes of fine adjustements until he suggesed I push the monitor's "Auto" button (I hadn't done so earlier, as I assumed incorrectly that it would merely discard all my fine adjustments are return to factory-preset defaults). But that did the trick! All type everywhere on the massive screen popped into equal sharpness, and now I'm 100 percent tickled with this unit and can recommend it to others.
This is a great and affordable product. Very satisfied with this buy. Definitely got my money's worth. Recommend it anytime.
I bought this a few weeks ago from a computer shop. It is a very low cost good performance speaker.When I was about to buy this speaker, I was able to test it using a pc with an audigy soundcard. It sounded great, I wasn't really able to test it at very high volume. I didn't notice that the bass becomes distorted at high levels until I brought it to my apartment where I was able to play it loud enough. At first I was disappointed because the bass didn't sound as good as my creative sbs370 which has a very smooth tight bass. But after a few weeks of long hours of use, I've learned that I can get the best effect when setting the bass level at only 20%, pointing to the second dot in the bass volume knob. At this level, the bass is sufficient enough to fill a moderately sized room at high volume level, and a small room at a mid volume level. But if you're going to use it with your dvd player, you can try increasing the bass level a bit further. I think this speaker is a great deal for its price. But if you want a really good sounding speaker without any compromise, you should spend more and get the kinds of altec 621, or megaworks, or klipsch promedia. Though they are a quite more pricey, they really sound awesome.
I have a small fleet of the Motorola Talkabout 250's (12 of them). I use and abuse them regularly and I have not ever found a better radio for the money. I use them in industrial applications and at the lake on our boat. They are incredibly durable and have amazing range.
this unit comes with 2 stiker metall plates for units with magnet baseit is full plastic device, so ones you install it, better not to move to much..
Seems to be what was advertised. Shipped and deliverd on time. No lightning strikes to fully test but expect good things.
For the price these are the best value. I wanted some outdoor speakers for occasional use for parties, bbqs, etc. These did the job perfect. You may be able to find others out there that have better sound but you'll be paying triple the price. These work well for me. These can be louder than I need, with decent bass. I'm giving 5 stars because these are a great value and sound quality is good. You won't be disappointed.
For $30, something should work, very well. I got two of these, one a replacement for the first. Neither of them worked properly out of the box. The cord or the internal wiring in the USB adapter were faulty. I could hear and get the mic to work only when the cord was giggled and/or held in the right place.JUNK.
I have a C8-SGT (f10) scope, and I purchased it to increase the scopes FOV ( and also reduce the mag per EP) so I could see the complete objects (some of the objects are very wide, and I was only seeing a portion of them with a 32mm wide field EP).The increase FOV does come with a price, called coma.... But, its not a deal breaker.Again, I wanted increased FOV to be able to see the complete object without purchasing a 8&#34;Newton scope at f6 to do it!! So this option gives you 2 scopes in one...
The item came without base plate sticker , without that it is useless. Unfortunately I opened the package after the time limit to return, So I couldn't return it. Later I found many more reviews with the same complaint, that means they are selling like this purposely.
I like the film, but they were a little pricey from what I use to pay Wal-Mart. The 300 film I sent back, because I couldnt use.
I agree with the previous reviewer's comments. The Stylecam Snap didn't retain the shots I took despite a brand new battery. I returned the product for a refund.
Got this and did'nt know a great deal about it. Just plugged it in and wow it was easy to navigate. My wife loves it due to the fact that you never have to stop and ask for directions again. It was inexpensive, has a large display and has audio cues as well.
El flash tiene una respuesta en tiempo excelente, y su integraci&oacute;n con la XTi es fabulosa. En todas sus configuraciones el flash se comporta muy bien. La &uacute;nica limitaci&oacute;n es que solo tiene modo esclavo.Pero recomiendo su compra , Cliente Feliz
This vendor provided the LEAST expensive cartridges for my HP and great service re: delivery. Even better pricing than Costco. In fact, Costco I had to buy 2 color cartridges, which I didn't want! Was worth searching on line.
Does exactly what I was looking for and how it was advertised. I would recommend this product to any Canon hobby photographer.
Casio, this tops Palm, Royal, Sony, Sharp, etc.!!!! I think your Cassiopeia division is going some where. Someday the Palm Pilot will not be the leader- it'll be a Casio!! I believe in you and trust you- all the products are great. You really have a keeper here and I think that if you give more attention to your handhelds they'll be number 1 in no time. It was cheap, too! Wow, the best PDA I've ever seen
What a success story to share! I was doing a little research on fan noise for my Dell XPS Gen 3. Long story short I decided to replace the stock fan on the ATI Radeon X800 XT video card with a Zalman VF700-Cu fan kit. I had to clip and solder the existing wire connector (which is why I marked "Ease of use" as only three) to the new fan leads but WHOOOOOOooo what an improvement. It's like a new computer! Apparently the existing fan wasn't cooling enough so the video was constantly being throttled back which slowed down the overall XP interface (would not have expected that).Now it's not only much quieter when watching sites like [...] but it's also much snappier when surfing in general (It's not just my imagination. It's NOTICEABLE.)! I can't say enough good things about the new fan. Hopefully it will last.Beware though there are space limitations. You won't be able to use the adjacent PCI slot and the bracketing for the fan has slightly different clearances. But I had no problem moving the audio card to another slot and fitting it all in.
I've owned this TV monitor for six months now, and I am delighted with my purchase. I had been searching for a flat-screen TV that was reasonably-priced and had a good, sharp picture. I compared this TV in a store to several others in its price range. This was the clear winner. It has a beautiful picture and great sound. (I am pleased that my TV has no dead pixels, either.)This is a monitor, not a TV, so you do need a cable box. I have a digital HD box through Adelphia cable. The HD channels on this TV are outstanding. The persons on screen might as well be standing in front of you. I have never tried to use this as a computer monitor, so I cannot speak to how it would work, but it is a wonderful TV. And, despite Westinghouse's reputation for having bad remotes, the remote control on this TV works well. It is very easy to switch from HDTV to regular TV.All in all, I am delighted. My only regret is not having bought a larger Westinghouse TV -- but that would have meant paying much more!
Lightweight and multiple positions make this a handy device to keep the laptop cool and adjustable to help view the screen while you work. Very nice.
An excellent buy that is working well and i am using alot!Thank you very much!
Received printer promptly and it is in beautiful condition, not a mark on it, works perfectly with my laptop running Windows 7. Print quality is fine, not as good as a newer desktop printer. But terrific for a portable printer that I can take with me to Mexico. Very well packaged with all parts as promised. Highly recommend this seller and this product.
Please don't buy this radio. It's range is about the same as an FRS and it's very hard to understand what your partner is saying. I have the T-5200 Talkabout radio wich is a much better radio.
Ok. You all know the jist of this new ipod: it plays music, videos, and displays pictures all done in full color with style! The other reviewers on this page certainly have a knack for telling you the rundown of what this mp3 player can do. I have myself owned 3 ipods (including this one) in the last 7 months. Why? We'll get to that in a second.Anyway, if you were thinking about getting an mp3 player but you dont want to buy this one becausea) ill never fill the damn thing!b) its just too expensive andc) everyone's got one and I dont want to look like everyone elsewell i have a few reasons why you should. To counter my last statements chronologically:1) you need room for expansion and your ever-changing tastes not to mention the "leave me by the side of the road" trends of technology. In other words, you cant predict the future.2) dont be cheap. seriously, good technology (like this) comes at a price and you may spend less for another player but you certainly WILL get less. To summarize, just open a bank account and save! its what they're for. And finally3) Come on! you know as well as I thats a stupid reason not to get one of these. Give me an excuse that "the sound quality is just not good enough" or "ill never use it" and Ill accept that. Dont say you dont want to get it just to fight the undertow of popular culture. In short, there's a reason why everyone's got one of these just like there's a reason everyone's got a honda; it just flat does what its supposed to.Now, some of you might not like some of what I'm about to say next. Thats fine. Keep in mind that this is my opinion and you know as well as I if you were thinking about getting one of these (or not) you will do what you want no matter how many bad or good things I say about it.Now that that's out of the way, on to my review.To summarize bluntly, this is the best ipod ever made in every single way including sound quality. You may have liked your old ipod but by god this one is like comparing a ford escort to a lexus ls430; its just better and beefier in every single way.Well, I have to say that the photo aspect of the video is just like a regular ol' photo. It displays pictures. whoopty doo. unless your a major photophile, this aspect probably wont intersest you enough to buy it just for this feature.The video aspect is certainly a refreshing and sort of strange addition to this new device. I say its strange because if you think about it, by definition an mp3 player is designed to play music and only music. The addition of video turns this device into something else which doesnt really have a name yet. Maybe we can call it "multimedia device" for now and leave it at that. The screen is really still too small for this sort of feature, even considering this is the largest ipod screen ever. The screen is plenty crisp by the way and displays videos nicely.For music this is probably the best mp3 ever made up til now: It's got plenty of room, its small (but not too small), the sound quality is superb and is free from distortion in the high frequencies (which is why I abandoned my old ipod photo 60GB. the distortion is inherent in all photo ipods), and its compatible with most computers out there.Now that Ive basically turned the ipod into the holy grail, its not without flaws.The video aspect is great but unfortunately if you want to watch videos in good quality, you must watch it in "widscreen" which further reduces the viewing area. You can turn off the widescreen but it severely cuts off the sides of the picture and degrades quality. Annoying, but this feature can be fixed with future updates and a standardization of resolution for videos played on the ipod. And also, the battery life for watching videos really just bites. You get 2-3 hours. Part of this has to do with the huge size of some videos and also the fact that the backlight stays on when watching videos. Again, some standardizing will help this. In addition, you can watch ANY video on your ipod, but you must convert it to a format that the player can understand. You can do this with quicktime pro, but it takes FOREVER. I'm sure there are other ways to do it which dont cost any money, but i have QTP so I didnt look into this.Music is played back with refreshing clarity and crispness that has been lacking in all ipods up to this point. Even if you arent an audiophile, you will hear the difference. Unfortunately, with these new ipods, apple has decided that everyone has usb 2.0 on their computers and has abandoned firewire. Most people who buy ipods are windows users, but I'm a mac user and the lack of firewire basically kills this purchase for me. Most people wont care, but for those who do, be warned.Finally, to explain why this is my 3rd ipod purchase: crappy sound quality, and I dont mean from compression artifacts. All and I mean all photo ipods have a distortion which can be heard on music which is abundant in high frequencies and has plenty of audio "space," like a piano solo. Check out my review of the 60 GB ipod to get more details. Fortunately, the video does not have this problem.So, there you have it. This is a great player in every way. All the flaws that the player has with playing video can be fixed with a software update which will come once more people have the player. The battery life is VERY good with the exception of playing videos, and the SQ for music is the best of any mp3 player Ive ever heard. Once more standardization comes along, we will all be watching episodes of "smallville" on the metro ride to work. I give this player 4 and 1/2 stars for the lack of firewire because that is an important feature which I think should have been included.
I've owned this mouse over five years now and swear by it. My kids looked at me funny when I bought it and started using it but at least they've left me alone with it! This many years later I'm amazed at its durability and ease of maintenance. There is none! The 'Trackball' pops right out so you can 'shine' it to remove the inevitable skin oil from your hands, and any other junk that collects on it. The recess that holds the ball has three steel ball bearings that actually hold the ball and they collect various bits and pieces of dead skin and whatnot from time to time, but a fingernail or pencil eraser is all that is needed to restore the ball's movement to 'spaceship' precision. The 'wired' configuration has never bothered me because being an optical it never has to physically 'move' like a regular mouse that must move around. This was my main concern when I bought it because I'd just had shoulder surgery on my Right arm and found it painful to even horse around a regular mouse. And, since it is also a Five-Button there is absolutely no need to ever move the mouse. Why anyone would consider a regular mouse over this one is beyond me. I might add that though this is advertised as a Premium 'Gaming' mouse I've never used it for that purpose because I'm not a gamer, per se.Would I highly recommend this mouse? A thousand times 'Yes', though it seems a little expensive. I didn't pay nearly this much for mine when I bought it, but that's the 'Market', I guess!Oh, yes. I also bought a 'Logitech' knock-off some time later to use on another PC but it just wasn't the same. The quality was on a par with this one, but it required the use of one's index finger to 'work' the trackball instead of the Thumb. I couldn't make the transition from Thumb to Index finger so I gave it to my grown son who loves it. I've since learned that Logitech also makes a 'Thumb operated' trackball similar to this one but I've never actually used one; some reviewers seemed to like it. That Logitech item is wireless, however, and there seemed to be some issues with the size of the receiving unit on the computer body.Both these units seem to be made for 'Right Hand' use only. I haven't seen any reference to Left Hand versions though they could possibly exist. A Left Handed person would have to adjust to these Right Hand units unless I've missed something. These Mice would be extremely difficult to operate with anyone's Left Hand, in my opinion.Written by Barry Willis, dutiful husband of Ruth S. Willis.
Cable to go quality like always. Would definitely buy these cables again!!! Unlike other reviews I did get cable to go cables.
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.
This set of earphones has to be the best deal in town. They typcially cost about 10 dollars, yet they deliver very good sound quality. The very nice thing about them, too, is that they fit right inside your ear - delivering the sound where it is needed. They are great for just about any application including on a noisy airplane. The 'phones' are almost as good as those expensive so called "noise cancellation" sets. The only down side is that these earphones block out most other sounds around you as they fit rigt into the ear. I would not try walking in front of a train with a set on ... you might not hear it coming. These earphones are efficient and can provide proper sound levels from almost all audio devices. Again - a super deal!
I am very impressed with the Sylvania dual-deck DVD player and VCR combo. It was exceptionally easy to set up, and the audio and video quality is outstanding.
Very nice little gadget that makes taking photos so much easier while the camera is on the tripod. I do wish it was easier to see the on/off switch, (the switch is black and written with black lettering on a black remote), and would be nice if the shutter release button was better situated, but overall this is a very convenient, handy little remote for the Xsi
GREAT performance for the money. Don't expect professional results however - at least 1.3MPx digitals needed then. Perhaps however best view as a great tethered camera that, as a bonus, can go "walkabout" when needed. Nothing else noted (at the price) with such esteemed CCD sensors... el cheapo digitals usually are CMOS based that flare badly in uneven lighting. Minor negatives (pun !)include slight delay after pushing shutter ... sometimes leading to blurred images, only modest depth of field when used free ... seems optimised around 2m "portrait" distance, & occasional non clicking into place of the focus ring. Strong positives include HUGE pix. capacity (120+ shots), non volatile RAM ( nothing can get lost ), amazing battery life (still on original AAAs after 6 weeks )& outstanding software when tethered ( becomes USB powered & even allows time & motion triggered security shots /webcam etc). Macro features,(focuses to ~50mm = 2") when USB tethered to PC, are A1 & espec. useful for close ups of tiny electronic/ biology goodies etc. EDUCATORS- every such classroom should have one! Virtually up with Intel's blue "Play" USB PC microscope we also use in fact - that too is now going cheaply.
Easy connection, simple and flawless software install, and is working great with all of my wireless devices. Range seems good as well.
Being into psychedelic rock-n-roll and all that jazz, I LOVE this pedal. With the color switch on, it gives you a deep, smooth sweep with a huge range, similar to the TAME IMPALA guitar sound in "It's Meant To Be" or "Solitude is Bliss". Before this pedal, I had the MXR phase 90, which gave me some unwanted distortion. With the small stone, the tone is clear and smooth as can be. However, if you want a phase effect that is noticeable but not in your face, this pedal is not what you're looking for.PROSColor switch offers versatilitySingle rate knob makes it easy to useSounds amazing: bright, smooth sweeps with huge rangeNo distortion from delayed signalSturdy structureCONSNot the prettiest pedal everNo "in-between" phase effect: (color ON: deep sweep / color OFF: effect is hardly noticeable)YES, I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PEDAL
Was looking for a good quality cable at the best price. No complaints with this cable. Would purchase again.
I'm not well pleased with the construction of this machine. The paper guide does not slide easily, opening and closing the backdoor trap to allow paper jams to be unjammed (which happens more frequently than I'm thrilled about) is not easy to maneuver. Also, it has not been my experience that this printer is easy on ink. Quite the opposite. And I've given up trying to print a full color page. The top half of the page looks fine, and then it all turns purple/reddish. And as somebody else pointed out, the software for printing to CD's is woefully inadequate. I've had this printer for six months. I bought the wrong printer.
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.
I recomend this item to anyone seeking to replace a broken shuffle dock. Overall it is a much more compact and sturdy unit then the original. I plugged it into my laptop and my computer registered the ipod without a single problem.
So far, has worked flawlessly on XP and Win 7. Had to buy a printer cable that converted to USB since the HP I hooked up was quite old and only had the older pin connector. HP model wasn't even listed as compatible, but works flawlessly. Also hooked up a brother all-in-one without problem. Will soon be adding an Epsom inkjet for printing photos. Setup, for each of of ur 4 computers took less than 5 min each. Would definitely recommend this product.
I've been researching headphones for a couple of weeks. I was debating between the JBL 410's and this one. I went out and bought both. I found the JBL's had alot of bass to them and seemed a bit delicate (especially the wire), and was uncomfortable after 10min. When I put these headphones, WOW what a difference! I didn't want to take them off. Just enough bass and just enough treble, and much louder! If your looking for headphones that are comfortable, sound great, looks good, light weight, great quality, blocks out the outside noise, and under $50,....well....these are the headphones for you.
Hi,I was wondering if anyone else has seen frequent postings for used models for unbelievably low prices? Has anyone successfully purchased one from these sellers? I am in the market for a plasma and found the deal to good to be true...Thanks,RBrxb2138@hotmail.com
I bought this memory card for my camera and it is working just fine. The product arrived just in time and without any trouble.
I was satisfied with this Palm initially, but in 12 months it just died for no reason - software glitch, most likely. The screen started to wear off after 5-6 months of not heavy use, so that's another drawback.The warranty is very short - 90 days only.
because I never liked wearing them. In my limited experience using cans, every pair had something intolerable about them - if not the sound, then the weight, if not the weight, then the fit. I never particularly liked the 'experience' of headphones either, compared with listening to speakers in a decent room environment. I'm not going to say that these have radically changed my mind on headphones in general, but these really are wonderful if you have to use them.The styling is beyond retro. When they arrived, they were a bit larger than I had guessed from pictures on the web. They almost look like WWII leftovers. I had a moment of buyer's remorse before I put them on. But, despite the size they felt very light, (and with a little bending of the headstrap) far more comfortable than I anticipated. Then I listened. Yowza! Finally, a pair of headphones I can deal with - and at a very reasonable price.All things being equal, I always prefer speakers over headphones. But when I have to go under the cans, these are always an enjoyable, musical experience.
Delivery as announced, very quick.Easy to use and sync with desktop.Indicated.
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.
I did my homework on personal cd players and I'm really glad I did. I could NOT be more pleased with the Panasonic SX282. I use it when I'm exercising and I've never had it skip even once. I sort of dismissed the fact that it came with a remote, as I didn't think I'd ever use it. But now I don't know how I'd do without it!. I put the player itself into a Case Logic camera case (which is the PERFECT size for the cd player and a couple of cds as well as some extra batteries) and it hooks around my waist. The velcro remote just pulls right off the camera-case and ZAP! I'm able to control volume, repeat songs, skip songs, whatever. Very handy when you're at the gym. And of course it comes with the car kit which is pretty handy as well. The headphones are surprisingly well-built too and stay put even when you're on the move.All in all, I am very, very satisfied with the SX282. So if you're being a &quot;good consumer&quot; then you'll read some reviews on different models. My recommendation is that you make this cd player your final stop.
I love my GPS! I previously owned a Magellan Meridian Gold and I was great for it's time, but technology outran it. The color screen is very readable. The battery-life is great, maybe 12-18 hours on a pair of alkaline AA's. The digital compass is handy for when your not moving and trying to get you bearings. I'm using the Garmin MapSource, North America NT software, which works great. I'm using a 2G micro SD card and it will hold maps for nearly all of the USA. The unit is small enough to keep in your pocket.Highly recommend this unit!
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 @$$.
Exactly as shown, exactly as promised, work perfectly on my Linksys Cable/DSL Router (4port).
I must be one of the very lucky of the 200 or so people to purchase, and comment about this turntable here on Amazon and not have any issues with it. I have the AT-PL120 connected to the TV inputs of a Sony STR-DH700 and it outputs warm and wonderful analog like no other turntable I've owned, and I've owned a few in my 41 years of existence. I also own a Stanton T.90 USB turntable, and the AT-PL120 sounds much better and they both have the same cartridge installed, a Ortofon Concorde Gold @ 1.5g. Maybe the Audio-Technica quality control people have hit and miss days at the factory.Now I do not claim to be some audiophile aficionado, rather I am a common vinyl record collector and lover (on a modest budget) since the age of 3 years old when my mom was nice enough to shower me with a record player and records. I've been hooked since then and never gave up collecting even during the rise and fall of cassettes, CD's, Mini Discs. SACD's, and DVD-Audio. Records just have that special something I can't stop loving.Anyway if you are looking for a budget turntable that gets the job done of playing your LP's with fantastic results, do not hesitate to make this your next purchase. I am not sorry I did and, neither will you.
I was looking for a cheap CD player with good quality, and this is it. I can store almost 25 HOURS of music on one CD, or up to 490 songs. It is AWESOME!!! I am in the school band, so I travel a lot, and I bring my CD player and a lot of CD's with me on the bus.. It can be a hassle changing all of my CD's all of the time, but not with the Atrac 3 plus. I put 65 of my favorite songs on one CD, and it fits FIVE HOURS of music, more than an MP3 CD can fit. The quality of music is also great. The headphones it came with are very good, but not excellent. (What do you expect?). The program it came with to put all of the songs on one CD is very simple to use, you just select which songs you want to put on the CD, and it burns them. When I burned my CD, which had 5 hours of music on it, it was done in ten minutes. This CD player also looks good and is rather small. Believe me: looks ARE important. You don't want to walk around with some ugly CD player, do ya? It is also small and lightweight, and very portable. Another cool feature is, when you are listening to a CD, you can see through the CD player in a small, clear space. For about 30 seconds, you see the CD spinning around, but then it stops spinning. I think that it takes all of the data it needs off the CD and plays it from a type of hard drive. This prevents skipping (There is none at all!). Another cool thing: I love to download music on Kazaa. If you do too, then you know that sometimes the songs get cut off when you put them on the normal CD's. For example, I downloaded Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith, and it got cut off 30 seconds into the song. But when I put it on my Atrac CD player, it played the entire song! This made me very happy. It did this with every other song I had downloaded and had gotten cut off. This is VERy COOL!!!This CD player is Well worth your money, and I reccommend it to anyone who is looking for a good, quality CD player for cheap. AWESOME!!!OVERALL SCORE:Quality of Sound: 9Ease of Use: 9.5Program Ease of Use: 9.7Looks: 9.4
but of course, that's because my camera is a Sony DSC -S75. from 2002. so if you have old cameras like me, do not buy this product.
This item works as advertised, except for the red indicator light for each switch position. Since that light does not affect the functionality of the unit, I gave this item a high rating. Don't forget to get a toslink cable as this unit does not come with one. I bought a pair of 3' toslink cables for $1.48 that work just fine. They're out there on the internet, and cheap, too!
I bought these headphones bearing them in mind that I would use them at work primarily for blocking out the gossip ninnies. I find them a little tight, but I don't notice after wearing them for 10 minutes. The sound reproduction is well balanced all around. Being that these are over the head cans, I think I will get more use out of them if I make an Altoids tin amp one of these days.
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.
This is a very nice product. I have a belkin tunedock that didn't want to play nice with my iPhone or Ipod Classic in the case. When I saw this I thought it would be worth the try. It works and makes me happy.
I love my Treo, but the one drawback is the car adaptor is too tight in the lighter. When I remove the adaptor from any rental car's cigarette lighter, I almost pull the lighter out of the dash -- without fail! Is it just this one or are they all like this? My Nokia adaptor doesn't have this problem. Otherwise, it's fine. I find the holster helpful.
Very good product. Not has good as the first set of Bose Companion Speakers but good non the less.
I use this for listening to the recordings I make with a Tascam 8 track recorder. Great frequency response, they are comfy to wear after a while, at first they are rather tight. These are good and the sound is excellent!
I have always been a wide angle lens fan, so when I got a new Canon 5D body I decided to get this lens too.I am very pleased with the brilliant optical performance, but don't think that it is a limited use lens because of the distortion inherent in a full frame fish-eye.Using my image manipulation software (Paintshop Pro 8) I have corrected the distortion and obtained some stunning wide screen format landscapes which would have required 4 or 5 shots with a standard lens stitched together and the compromises that brings in matching brightness in the join areas.After a couple of months use I have found many more uses for this lens than I had imagined, I take it with me everywhere.The ceiling of a mediaeval cathedral shot with the lens pointing vertically up is a revelation in detail and design which is hard to appreciate with any other lens.
Priced right and stores around nine hundred songs - amazing - it's magic!. How do they do that? I can't remember that many.
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
I've had the product for abount a month and thus far it has worked very well. There were no instruction to included, but set up was really simple, especially after I realize that I needed 3 cable to operate two instruments.
Why spend more? This is a great product for the price. Don't worry about damaging these thing - it is almost impossible. Quickest and most effective way I know to get the strip laid out flat as a board is to stick it in a pot of water, heat it to a boil and then lay it out flat on a hard flat surface. Obviously, use caution when removing it from the water, and handle with care (it just came out of boiling water.... it is hot, and it stays that way for a while). As far as my experience goes, I don't think you can over-cook these things. I got distracted by a phone call and let one boil for 15 mins. Same result as boiling it for 5 mins.
I am writing this review 'cause I want to make sure others can also enjoy this wonderful product.I bought this product two days ago and got everything working within 10 minutes, a true &quot;Plug-and-play&quot;, I burned three CDs w/ different speed, first w/ 4X, then 12X, and then 24X. They all worked perfect!Then I burned a few more CDs using 24X, and things just worked very well, I am very happy w/ this toy!I want to thank to the guy who wrote his review earlier, and his good experience helped me make up my mind on buying this one, and I was a little bit nervous though, 'cause it was the only review there.Now, another happy user, and hope this helps those who are still evaluating their buying choice.
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 bought my first set of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers in the very early 2000s and instantly fell in love with the luscious sound that poured forth from them. I thought it was just because they had a THX rating, so in 2003 when I bought a new Mac workstation, I bought a different brand of THX-rated 5.1 speakers. They did NOT sound as good as the 2.1 Klipsch speakers.Since that time, I've bought a total of five pairs of Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers for various computers that belong to myself and family members. My most recent purchase was in 2010. So for over eight years, the Klipsh ProMedia 2.1 speaker design has impressed me with the quality of construction, simplicity of design, and quality of sound, so much so that I am a repeat customer over and over again. I have yet to hear their equal.
Battery works fine. Easy to install. Good price. Just like original. No problems with charging and staying charged. Would buy again.
I Purchased $130- cable from monster, and this one for $15-. I compared the picture quality. The cable was between a new sony blueray player and a sony 46inch 1080P TV. I spend hours to see the difference , compering dipfferent movies, DVDs. I spend time to read dozens of review on the internet. Very technical riviews. Tell the trues, I can not see any difference.
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.
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!
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 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!
I have a 77 mm Hoya ND filter. I placed this adapter on my wishlist and received as gift. The first time I used it, I just practiced setting up a few shots working out settings. When I took it off my lens, the adapter was stuck to the filter. I cannot get it off and fear I will ruin my filter. While this is the first time I have used one of these, I did not over tighten it. Word for the wise - do a Google search on 'stuck filter adapters' before using this and buyer beware. None of the solutions has worked for me.
I take photos of failed gears and other engine parts. Gears fail for a variety of reasons and you need to be able to photograph the break, crack or fatigue area to help explain the failure. This lamp, along with the Sony DSC F828 give perfect photos of these parts at very close--MACRO--views.I can see that 60LED lights will eat batteries, just have to remember to shut it down between set ups. Highly recomended to anyone doing Marine Survey work.
This is a great product that does what is says! Use for switching between Triton headphones and surround sound stereo.Would recommend to anyone.
Great product. Good price. Easy to install. We are using it as a hub/switch for our home network. This is the same product recommended by Earthlink Home Networking at a better price than they offer.
I received these headphones along with an Itouch for Christmas this last year. Let me just say that these are some phenomenal headphones for the price. I had done some research before with the BOSE and several other brands, but I am so glad I did not waste an extra $200 for a product with only slightly better quality.COMFORT:These headphones can be worn for hours at a time. When I'm studying in the library, I can wear them for extended periods of time and never feel like I'm uncomfortable or being suffocated.NOISE CANCELING:I think some people have too high of expectations when buying noise canceling headphones. These do a phenomenal job muffling louder sounds and almost completely eliminate any ambient noises such as fans, fluorescent lights, etc. That's what noise canceling is about. Don't expect to buy these and not be able to hear someone else talking, but do expect some phenomenal results. The installment of the battery is simple, and a single AA battery has lasted me for nearly 2 months already.SOUND QUALITY:I've been going back and listening to all of my old albums, because through these headphones it is an entirely new experience. Sounds you may not pick up on otherwise are clear, crisp, and beautiful.CASE:The case is great. I can easily fit the headphones in, and there's a nice nook for my ipod situated within the headphones when they're laying in the case. They come with two separate cords that are 1m and 1.5m long. The 1m cord is great if you're sitting at a desk, but I prefer the 1.5m and it's great that they even give you the option.Overall, you get WAY more than you pay for. While more expensive headphones may do a better job with noise canceling, the increase in quality is not likely worth 2-3X the price. BUY THESE HEADPHONES!!!
I bought this for my son for a present. It worked for a while. Then it just stopped working one day (three weeks after buying). I had it in on the charger for 48 hours (they say 16 hours) and the battery still indicated it was low. [...] They indicated the battery adapter was recalled and that they would send me a new one. I called a couple weeks later after I still had not received. It will take at least a month I was informed. Now two months later I have yet to receive and have left several messages inquiring. I am spending the money I saved on phone calls and aggravation!! I cannot even believe that companies sell this product!!
The product looked and performed exactly as advertized. It also performend exactly as needed and expected. What could be more satifying that that?
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.
don't buy the 55-200mm lens with it. They are both cheap and on the zoom lens it shows. This one is great however and has been my second most used lens on my camera. The autofocus can be a bit slow but otherwise it's great and sharp
I am very happy with this flash. Very bright when needed does what it suppose to do. I am not a professional photograher but don't have to be to use this flash works on my S9 as well as my XSi with no hesitation. Reasonably priced highly recommend especially if you aren't wanting to sink the money into the 580 EX.
My cousin bought the similar item from Apple store and cost him $50! I couldn't believe that I bought the similar item for this price! It works but unfortunately its not made for my Honda. I have to twist it 180 degrees so my Ipod can face me. Everytime I would drive, it would twist to its original position. I guess its not made for my car but I still give it a 4 star due to its performance.
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'd rate myself as being relatively low tech. But I want advanced features available in case I need to access them. This unit is the ideal blend. I started taking great pics right away with very little study or prep. It was easy. And yet, the advanced features are available for situations where I would want to take more time to figure them out.
In brief:-Very easy to install-Looks pretty good in my car. Clean installation. No wires exposed-Sounded great during my 35 minute commute. Excellent quality FM radioOne thing however is that with this type of FM Transmitter the iPod sits pretty low (below the A/C unit for me). It is really unsafe to take your eyes off the road to operate the iPod at that low a height. Some other transmitters allow you to hold the iPod in your hand to operate, which would allow you to hold it higher up and closer to your view of the road. Also hard to share the iPod with the passenger because it is attached to the ashtray.Overall I gave it 5 stars because it was a simple elegant solution to the problem of listening to my iPod in the car.
Make sure you buy the charger adapter along with this. This will not work with Bose SoundDock 1st generation without the charging adapter.
Since I had Toshiba's 36AF62 TV, I wanted a good quality progressive-scan DVD player to match it. This player was an easy choice. I'm using the generic cables that came with it and the video looks great (better than using a PS/2). The remote is intuitive and easy to navigate. The zoom feature is great and makes viewing 16:9 films a lot better.I'm moving up to component cables next month so it'll be even better. As a plus, this player supports the DVD-R spec. so I'll be able to burn my divx movies to DVD-Rs (after conversion to MPEG2 of course) and watch them on the big screen. (I haven't tested this out yet though, I've got to get a DVD-R/RW drive first) I'm a very picky person when buying electronics so being happy with this DVD players says more than you know!Another bonus, you can turn off the front LEDs while the DVD is playing so no distractions, just the TV screen. The next step is to buy a receiver and hook the player's optical out to it.Enough said, it's a great DVD player!
I would give this 5 stars but for a few things:- the included earbuds are uncomfortable and fall out of my ears duringexercise- syncing is sometimes buggy- you have to load all podcasts manually- podcasts seem to be ordered by date on the player, no matter how youarrange them in iTunesRecent releases of iTunes have solved some, but not all, of the sync issues. Also, I have read about some workarounds for the podcast ordering problem, but they involve rebuilding your library, and furthermore from what I've read they're just temporary fixes. Apple needs to fix this.Still, the small form factor, cool design, and easy-to-use controls make this a great product. I sold my 4G 40GB iPod right after I got this, and I have no regrets.
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.
This camera rocks! I have only owned the S3 IS for a short time, and already have over a thousand good shots in my computer. This is the last of several digital cameras I have owned and believe it is by far the best value on the market. Battery life is great, lag time is minimal and the super macro is the best I have ever seen. The owners manual is a little confusing even when you know what they are trying to say, but buy the camera!
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...
If you just need a tiny tri-pod to put on a table or something like that, this is ideal, because it packs up very small. I used to carry a gorilla-pod (I think that's the name), but this has replaced it in my carry pack because this one weighs basically nothing and takes basically no space. The two vendor supplied images on Amazon aren't too useful, but if you look at the two that a user uploaded, they are pretty indicative of what this is designed to do.
Wow! what a great piece of gaming furniture. This is the first piece of Video Game furniture I was able to get my hands on. Now finally I have the feel of a true arcade video game. I tried plenty of steering wheels for driving games. I use to jump off the couch and play dead when I died playing my Atari video games. And Oh Yeah I pretended that my ps/2 remote control made my body shake. But I do not have to lie to myself anymore. The Pyrmat Interactive is where it's at. With this comfortable, sleek piece of furniture you get the Arcade feel that you never had before. This household item is a must for anyone that is a True Gamer and not just a poser like I was before I bought the PYRMAT INTERACTIVE.
It is a beautiful case. I'd bought it last year but returned it because it was too slim for my camera. When I got a new canon camera for Christmas, I decided to buy the case again. Still love it but it is really REALLY slim. Very tight fit for my canon powershot camera which is actually really a very slim camera. But I still love the case.
This is a great clock-radio. Just the right size....not too big...and one that's quite easy to use. It has good sound quality, and one of the nicest features is that the beeping alarm starts out quietly and gradually builds up to a much louder tone. It doesn't jar you out of your sleep like so many other alarms I've tried. I would definitely recommend this clock-radio, without reservations.
I purchased this because of the Europe maps included. We plan to give it a workout in Southern France this summer. So far I've been comparing it with my garmin 250W that I purchased Oct 2007. The windshield looks pretty funny with them both mounted there but I have learned a few things too. The two are identical at directions in New England. They speak together most of the time and the displays vary very little. Speaking of "Very little" - I prefer the wide screen size of the 250w in the car because you see more info. I find it a bit easier to read the directions too. HOWEVER - The 250w cost $289 13 months ago with USA maps only. The new 270 cost $159 on Amazon With USA/Europe included . The minute I registered I was offered a free 2009 Garmin Europe update on the 270 for free. Not bad, and it will fit nicely in my shirt pocket in France. I believe that it is discontinued but with a free update it's a great $159 free shipping deal (I think it was $600 a few years ago). I have to laugh at some of the other reviews. No, it won't Say the street names/ No it won't do traffic alerts/No, it wont do bluetooth/ bet it won't tie your shoes either! If you want those features just pay for a more expensive model. This one is a huge bargain. Works great and won't break the bank.Update June 2009 : We drove all over the Arles /Avignon/ Nimes/ Camarque area. It was flawless. What a great and useful tool. Superb.
It went up in smoke the first time I turned it on...anything more to say?
I purchase this batteri grip in as my XT Digital Rebel feels rather small when you handle lenses such as 2.8 70-200 mm zoom. Without the grip is not confortable at all (let alone than this lens is really a good workout for your arms).
The installation cd was no help, but I was able to find the driver via Windows installer anyway. Still, my pc didn't recognize the device, unfortunately. It looks like I am going to have to buy a new printer. At least this item was cheap enough that I don't feel the need to return it.
I purchased this subwoofer on May 24, 2011 to compliment my 2.0 set of Swan D1010MKii speakers. It was a great pairing, and the subwoofer's auto-on feature worked well. I was able to adjust the crossover point as well as intensity/volume. It definitely gets powerful at its highest setting, enough to overpower my relatively small D1010MKii speakers.If it wasn't for what I'm about to write, I'd give this sub a solid 5 stars.However, on March 9th, 2012, the sub started emitting loud buzzing sounds, in varying intensity and tone. This persisted even after disconnecting the audio cable. Attempts to turn the sub off by switching the switch to "OFF" did not work. An electrical burning smell came from the subwoofer. I'm away at college from August until May, except for short breaks... so the total amount of time I've had with this sub (and have used it) is about 5 months. And, this subwoofer is plugged into an Uninterruptible Power Supply, specifically for power conditioning (not for battery backup), along with my other computer equipment.. so it's unlikely that an electrical surge damaged this sub.I could forgive the random failure, though... and it normally wouldn't affect my rating, because failures happen. However, I attempted to contact BIC America to see if they would replace the sub, as there is a warranty of 1 year on the electrical components. However, my e-mail did not get a response after two business days. Also, I attempted to call their technical support phone number, but got no answer. In desperation, I tried calling the SALES number, still no response. These calls were placed during the specified business hours.So, as much as I enjoyed this sub, it's now a $100 piece of wood sitting in the corner of my room, and BIC America doesn't seem to care. I had never heard of the brand, but I put faith in them. Now I regret not buying a comparable Polk Audio subwoofer, which is a more widely known and reputable brand.=== UPDATE 03/15/12 ===I was finally able to get in touch with their technical support on 3/14/12. The person I spoke with was very nice, and said he would send me e-mail instructions on how to get my subwoofer fixed under warranty. I did not receive the e-mail until today, 03/15/12. The e-mail instructs me to TAKE APART THE SUBWOOFER MYSELF, remove the amplifier, and ship it to them for repair via UPS or FedEx. Shipping charges are not covered. If you ask me, they should just send me a brand new subwoofer, ask me to put my old one in the box, and send it back.. although I suppose shipping would be expensive. Let's see how long it takes to get back...=== UPDATE 03/16/12 ===I've just shipped the subwoofer to BIC America ... it cost $15 to ship it via UPS Ground from my town in NY to Anaheim, CA where BIC America is. Overall, I have a very sour taste in my mouth from all of this... First, it took forever (3 days) to get in touch with their technical support. Second, I have to cover shipping charges on a product that failed within the first year with minimal use. Third, I had to take the subwoofer apart myself to get the amplifier out to send it to them. They are supposedly repairing it and sending it back. Sure, the repair is free of charge... but what if it happens again? Do I wait another three days to get in touch with them, take the subwoofer apart again, spend the $15 to ship it to them for repair? If you ask me, skip right over this subwoofer... go for a reputable brand, one that won't take three days to get in contact with, and won't make you take your own subwoofer apart.=== UPDATE 04/16/2012 ===UPS Tracking shows that BIC America received my subwoofer on March 26th, 2012. I have yet to receive any word from BIC America that they received my subwoofer, or that it's been shipped back to me. I called their warranty/tech support department, and was told that the delay is because of the "holiday weekend" (Easter). They aren't even open on the weekend, so I fail to see what difference that makes. He said it takes 10-15 days to repair. They've had it for 15 business days - I haven't heard a word from them. The guy on the phone is the same guy that I called to request warranty replacement, so they must be a fairly small business ... and apparently, they don't care very much about your business. I've now been without my subwoofer for a little over a month. This wouldn't be that a big deal if the customer service wasn't total garbage.=== Final Update 4/19/2012 ===Incidentally enough, I got home on the 16th to find the replacement/repaired part from BIC America waiting for me. I installed it in the subwoofer, and gave it a test... everything seemed to be fine. The replacement part didn't look any different.. and I can only hope that mine failed just as a random chance, rather than due to a defect. The subwoofer is working great now, and I hope I don't have to deal with their warranty again. All in all, I was without my subwoofer for over a month... and it took them 3 weeks to get the part back to me after they received it. Again, is it a good subwoofer? Yeah, I love it. I just hope you don't have to deal with their RMA process.=== UPDATE 6/11/2012 ===On 6/10/2012, I was about to watch a movie. The beginning intros were playing, when the subwoofer started making a rattling sound. After checking it inside and out for any objects that could be causing it, I isolated the sound to the woofer itself. I called BIC America, and this time, I was able to get an answer on the first call. We determined over the phone that the woofer is bad, and again, I'll have to send it to them (at my cost) to have it replaced. Maybe I have bad luck... but I certainly haven't abused it. Most of the time it's on 1/2 volume or less, and it's powered by a computer sound card... in any case, another failed part. I'm almost worried that the wooden box itself is just going to come unglued.
Clock works OK except it does not pick up the time signal very often. Could be because I am in FL about as far away from Ft. Collins, CO as you can get.
Let's get one thing straight: these are earbuds. They're not going to supplant your $600 Sennheisier/Beyerdynamic/Grado fetish-cans any time soon. The driver's the size of a well-worn pencil eraser for cryin' out loud! That said, what you ought to be looking for is sound that is sufficiently evolved so as not to fatigue you when its 2mm away from your eardrum for hours on end. Also, you're (hopefully) not using these in the comfort of your big cushy studio, so you're looking for reliability and durability. With that in mind, lets take a look...Pros:Totally bombproof driver unit constructionIntegral bendy-wire for round-the-ear wearingThin 3.5mm jack for poorly designed phones (cough)Easily replaceable cable(!!!)Not over-done in the EQ departmentExcellent noise isolationCons:Somewhat larger than most budsDouble-baffle pads are quite largeExpanding-foam pads seem an afterthought, they're simply hollowed out earplugs that you slide over the driver unitNot over-done in the EQ department ;)To add a personal aside, I work variously throughout Iraq/Afghan and other luxurious destinations, so I do a lot of flying both on sketchy cargo craft and helicopters. I use earbuds rather than earplugs for hearing protection and listening to music or comms gear en route. I arrived on my first hitch in 2007 with Shure E2c's, which broke after 30 days because of a loose contact and a non-replaceable cord. Many earbuds will suffer this failure, which occurs at the stress point where the cable mates with the driver housing. I then tried vModa's, with the same problem, then Sonys, then Etymotics. You get the picture.I shelled out for the UE's after all these follies, not even knowing the cord could be replaced. But, I didn't need to for the 12 months and 25 or so flights I took while there. Every flight the cord snags on body armor, weapons, bags, helicopter doors, seatbelts, gear, and limbs, giving a good yank on the earphone unit, so you can imagine the stress. It was only during a hitch thereafter in Iraq that the left-ear contact loosened. This was after an additional 100 or so helicopter missions. In 130 degree heat. In full sun. Sweat, grime, dirt, dust, and all manner of other fluids and sediments readily penetrate everything you wear. Still, I was happy with them and went back to the UE site to try and see what a replacement pair would cost. It was then that I noticed they sold replacement *cords*, and sure enough, the faulty one slid off without issue. I was back in business for another $30. My UE's are still here on my desk back in the US-of-A, safe and sound. The best part is, I still have my hearing, and my sanity.The sound is flattish but enjoyable, the attenuation of outside noise is astounding, and the things are literally bombproof. If you're reading this looking for opinions, you have mine. Just stop looking. If you're reading this and you're from Ultimate Ears, I'll be heading back to Afghan some time soon, how about a set of IEM's? ;)Good luck!
First, kudos to Amazon's super speed. Even with "Super Saver" free shipping, I got the item delivered to my New York apartment in less than 36 hours of ordering, eight days before the estimated arrival (shocking, catches you off guard, doesn't it).Unlike those here that the Wi-Fi card didn't work for, I had a great experience. I have an HP iPaq 2110, with Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE. The Linksys card worked right out of the box, with the software on the CD that was provided (i.e., I did not even need to go to their website to get the latest installation software). The available Wi-Fi networks were detected seamlessly as soon as the card was plugged in. The connection speed is great, and pages load up surprisingly fast (even heavier ones, like Yahoo mail, have exceeded my expectation). So far there has not been a single glitch. I had tried a Sandisk Wi-Fi card prior to this, with disastrous results (apparently Sandisk is getting out of the Wi-Fi business altogether). I could not get my PDA to recognize the card after it went into standby, and in general, connectivity was very erratic, and I had to send it back. Sandisk had blamed it all on "Windows Pocket PC 2003 Second Edition", which they had not guaranteed compatibility with. Neither had Linksys, but their card had no problem with the operating system. The power on the card turns off as it should whenever the PDA goes into standby, and 'wakes up' again when the PDA is turned on, all quite naturally. Thanks to Linksys for a product that finally works.
If possible prefer an internal card than this USB external adapter since it is not stable, dropping a lot.
it work good,I have 5 different copier's I use and love all of they.It was a good price and helps alot,I would buy another one.
I bought these because I had 2 other pairs of ear buds and one of the 2 sides had died out on me on BOTH pairs. I was getting sick of having to be able to only use 1 side of a pair of earbuds. I don't often use earbuds except at night when I want to listen to music without being noisy for the other people in the house. The sound was alright, it is kinda on the bad side when the volume is down low, but when you turn it up a bit it sounds really quiet decent, I'm surprised. One complaint is that you can hear OUTSIDE of the earbuds a bit louder then most other pairs I have used. Not a problem though unless you listen to loud music and have other people close by you in the same room (wouldn't suggest using them at school if you are not allowed to be listening to music, you will likely get caught). Buying them at 5 bucks with free shipping though is what was really awesome. If you just want something to listen to and want to get the best sound for a really low budget, get these, or a similar pair.
After returning our Canon a610 to futureshop for repairs on the lcd (it went green) and finding out that it would not be back in time for the holidays (a long story, i'll say), we decided to pick up a new canon to take with us.Being very happy with the performance and quality of the 610, as a camera and the pictures it took, we decided to go with another Canon. Looking at a few models, the sd800 looked like a good option, with a 7mp resolution vs. our 610's 6mp, IS, which came in very handy during the holidays (we took 1600 pictures in about 16 days), and a familiar user interface we were well used to.Initial use of the camera was great. My wife was VERY happy with the form factor, being able to drop it right into a pocket, vs. the 610 being about double the size, considering all the dimenions.Then about 5 days into our trip, as we were heading towards the active lava fields in hawaii for a hike out to the lava, and our camera died! Battery dead! Ugh! It was fairly late in the day, so we decided to head back to our cottage, recharge, and head back to the lava flows the next day. What had happened, was I had charged the camera the night before, then decided to transfer the pictures over to my laptop, and forgot to turn the camera off overnight, draining some of the power.In any event, after that, we looked in the manual to see what the average lifespan/picture capacity was on a single charge. The manual said around 300 pictures w/ lcd, and 600 or so w/o. The battery pack being around 1100mah, I realized the difference. We normally use 4 AA 2300 mah energizer/dynacharge rechargables in our 610, which last -forever- and easily can take over a thousand pictures (i've never sat and tried to take that many), the sd800 has only 1/8th the battery capacity.Overall, I would highly recommend the camera, as a great quick point&shoot;, small compact you can toss in your pocket, purse, backpack, etc. If you decide to buy it, I highly recommend that you get a second battery pack for it. They swap in and out very easy, and will save alot of grief when you're vacationing somewhere and run out of battery power. The recharge time on the batteries is great too, around an hour or 2 to completely recharge.dwight s.ps: Just a quick note I forgot to mention in my review. After taking numerous pictures, I printed 62 5x7s, 10 8x10s and 3 11x14's from pictures taken with this camera, using walmart's online photo service (they are across teh road from my office).It was the first time I had really printed large size digital pictures and I must say, i was -thoroughly- impressed with the quality of the shots printed at 11x14 and gave them to my wife for christmas. She was quite surprised and very happy to see the shots printed and framed.We've got the two canon's now, the sd800 and an a610, and i would say we've completely switched to digital photography from 35mm film. I would suspect our next camera will be a canon digital slr - a friend of mine has one which i've used a few times, and I really like it.
I'm 16 and just bought this mp3 player after shopping extremely carefully. I definitely did my homework on this one especially when I saw the prices of the players of higher capacity that would actually hold my music collection. Of course it came down to a battle between the Ipod and this nifty little contraption. So I looked up all the specs of each finding that the zen had many more extras to it like radio, being able to record the radio, a personal organizer, a mic and recorder that I can use to record lectures in school, and so on. So I finally decided to buy it and boy was I amazed.I had heard people talking about how much smaller the Ipod is compared to the Zen vision: m though now I have mine I have to disagree. The unit is thicker than the Ipod (which makes it perfect as I feel like an Ipod is ready to break in my hand when I hold it)but not nearly as wide or as tall. So if size is keeping you from buying this unit absolutely don't let it keep you from buying it. It's not very big at all. Also The Sound Quality is very good. The controls are easy enough to figure out even without the manual and the software that comes with the player is easy to use as well, though you can just use musicmatch or something along those lines. Overall I have to say this player definitely defeats the Ipod any day. The only problem I have is that since Ipods are so mainstream most of the accessories in stores are just for Ipods. As for me ordering the accesories off of the internet is fine. Also, the picture quality of the unit- Absolutely amazing. It's much better than the lcd screen on my camera, even my computer. It includes zoom, brightness and contrast controls, and you can convert the pictures into black and white, sepia, and two other neat settings. The video- amazing as well and the battery life is very good. If the vertical touchpad seems sensitive you can change even that in the settings. If you're looking to buy a zen vision: m I definitely advise you do so. If you're looking for it all, that's just what it does.
I wore out my Phillip brand headphone and was looking fora light weight headphone to use when I work out in YMCA. I found thisone that works very well for me. The sound quality ia well worth theprice. I love it. It is just what I need to carry in my GYM bag togethe with my iPod.M.C.Lin
The cartridges are N (new) but they are also NIB (not in box). Who cares though. They are genuine Canon, they work great and they are very reasonably priced.
I've purchased these headphones today and all I can say is that this is a good product to buy. I was planning to buy a wireless headphone but they are out of my price range. So a headphone with 6m cable solved my problem.Sound quality is good. Bass is at least strong and clear. Now I can watch TV with a considerable sound late at night. Please keep in mind that this product is a middle-range headphone. It can't accomplish sound quality like AKG or Sennheiser.
I was going to buy the Apple 30" but after reading the reviews I chose the Samsung 30". The first one I received did not work out of the box, I called Samsung they said it was a defective monitor, send back. I returned it back to Amazon and Amazon sent me a new one. The second one doesn't work either. I called Samsung again and again they said it was a defective monitor. Sorry Samgsung I won't be buying your products again.
This is a powerful little antenna. I could pick up 10 mile away is as far as I have been able to verify. They said I was coming in at 38 which was a very strong signal. All I have is a basic Midland cb radio to this. It did not say anywhere but it does come with a little 4 inch antenna and the 36 inch one and also has about a 10 or 15 foot coax with it.
Pros-*Lots of room for everything you need*Protective of your Laptop/PC*Well designed with compartments with everything you needCons-*Handles breaks after a year - had two of these bags handle breaks in same spot.Over all-This is a good bag over all I had two of these bags and had the same problem twice I would not have purchased this bag again but I have looked for something else with the same quality and for the price there is nothing out there that has the design and the features that this one does well I have not found anything else that bets it and I'm still looking and might buy it again because I like the features and compartments that the bag has.
The Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones are good headphones. Comfortable to wear and sounds good. It dosen't have that much bass, but enough to sound good. If your looking for headphones with heavy bass then these are not what your looking for, but if your looking for a good sounding head set for a good price then these are it.
All of my expectations are met and am proud to own it.
Will buy from this seller again, speedy delivery. Well done, that's what I call good customer service
I've owned a 2nd generation, 2 Mini's, a Nano, and this - the iPod video is by far the best:* Great size and "feel" (not too thin like the Nano)* Wonderful video - I have easily ripped numerous of my DVDs to fit on this screen (using free software). Though laborious, this works just fine. Ripping DVDs is one glimpse of the future of portable videoSerious limitation:* Still no radio - must pay $50 for a remote with FM radioOther limitations:* No Firewire anymore* Does not come with a useable case or dedicated power cord (only power through the USB)- must buy these separately [ADVICE: Rather than buy separate power cords, get the wonderful universal iGo adapters]* Likely to scratch - use plastic stick-on screen protectors + caseNote:* iPod does not support the (subscription) services. This is a reflection of the state-of-the-art. This does, however, present a choice for us mere mortals buying the products.
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.
Copper coated aluminum, low strand count. Garbage wire; my speakers sing now that I've replaced this aluminum junk with proper oxygen-free copper wires.
With the advent of the new MacBook Pro minus a firewire 400 connector, the Sonnet 400 to 800 adaptor is an essential device for those of us who have several transportable firewire 400 hard drives and cables. It works very well and is easy to include in my carry bag.
Brother's separate drum/toner cartridge arrangement makes for a longer life of the toner output equipment overall. Having been the owner of laser printers and inkjet printers for many years, I can say that Brother's solution is very nice. Here's why. In the arrangement used by HP, for example where the toner cartridge and drum are combined, if the drum is scratched, or otherwise damaged, the cartridge is ruined. That's the end; it must be replaced. In this arrangement, however, it is possible to fix the drum. Should a splotch appear, it's possible to wipe it off and even vacuum out the drum, if necessary. Sometimes when a cartridge is about to run out of toner, for example, it burps out a little extra toner. Because you can separate the drum from the cartridge, it's possible to clean this up instead of just throwing out the whole cartridge before it's really worn out. Another advantage along the same lines is being able to remove pieces of paper that get stuck inside the drum should a paper jam occur. Now as far as the economics of laser printer versus inkjet printer go, just figure it out for yourself. Do the math and come up with the best compromise of print yield, resolution, etc. In terms of comparing the cost of combined drum/toner cartridges versus the cost of separate drum/cartridges, I found that there was little difference on a per-print basis. Add to that the convenience of recovering from problems described at the beginning of my comments, and I am forced to conclude that the Brother solution is the best.
On sound quality, this V-Moda is a definite improvement over the iPhone buds. However, the plastic shell on V-Moda buds began to disintegrate after 6 weeks. Cheap plastic, cheaply constructed. Also, the wires are so thin that they're constantly getting twisted up. iPhone's wires seem the perfect gauge to avoid this. So, iPhone buds may be have mediocre sound, but they're much better made. I wouldn't buy the V-Moda again.
I bought this item approx 1 year before actually using it. I initially thought the item was DOA since there is only one way to make connections and my camera(Canon SD850IS) would not power up. I came back to Amazon to check reviews and noticed others reported receiving a DOA item as well. It turns out if the battery cover remains open and the cord is connected directly to the coupler, the camera will not power up. There is a small hole behind the part of the battery/memory card cover labeled "Card/Batt. Open". This smaller cover needs to be opened with a fingernail or small tool to the right of the arrow beside the word "Open". Once I connected the cord via this hole to the coupler, the camera powered up. Now I can use the camera for extended hours without worrying about battery life.Gave the product 5 stars but it would have been helpful if the instruction sheet from Canon provided some detail regarding the proper connection of the item.
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.
I've never been one to fall for claims of magical super quality speaker wire that enhances audio. It's all digital and as long as you buy the proper gauge for the length of your run, it will all sound fine. This cable is good quality, and there is no sense in spending more for a product that will sound the same. Would recommend.
I wouldn't get anything thinner than this. Heavy duty enough for my surround system. I am pleased with this purchase.
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.
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 translated Arnoldo (Arnold in English) Blanco's review to English so you could rate it fairly and read it easily. Here it is:Please see all my reviews up to now. I have tested practically all the computer mice and always found something that bothered me. Basically, the Razer possesses everything that I'd want out of a mouse.1. - The 2 main buttons are large and they permit me to easily click any place where they can be pressured.2.- It is very light, so it does not generate a lot of inertia.3.- It has super fast dpi, which allows me to manipulate it very easily and prevent it from colliding constantly against the palm of my hand.4.- This mouse even surpassed the Logitech MX-1000's performance!!5.- It also has an insurmountable Resolution, and even permits calibrating it's neons lights while playing games.6.- Its' cable is thin, so I do not have that to fight with it, to have it maintain in it's place while aiming (in shooters or whatever).7.- Excellent price.8.- It even has a protective lining, so you even can transport it.And to complete my review... it is a spectacular sight. After so much seeking and to testing mice, this definitely plays the best.
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.
I have had this computer for a little over a year now. I have had to send it in 4 times for repair, gone through a motherboard, and have had several parts replaced. How ever, as shown by my previous computers, i run them very hard. Over all i like this computer, and will be very loyal to HP after owning this computer. My biggest complaint is the heat. The power packs (i have had three, so i can be sure its universal) heat up while the computer is working hard. I have gotten small burns from just trying to pick up the power pack while i am running high power games. The computer itself runs very hot as well, proper venting is a must at all times, and sitting it on your lap will be very uncomfortable after about 15 minutes of even light use. During the winter, i can use this computer to heat my bedroom from cold, to sweating hot.On a lighter note, i run very high power games on this with little problems. The graphics are great, and the CPU power can handle almost anything i have put to it so far. The battery life at purchase was about 3-3.5 hours of easy work with screen on low light, down to about 45 minutes of hard work with screen brightness down.It's a little heavy. As a student i carry this to class sometimes, and it gets heavy fast, but with the power it has, its not a problem.The screen is great. The keyboard is the best i have seen on any laptop, and prefer it to my desk keyboard. The touch-pad is very useable, though i have burned my finger tips on it when the computer heats up. It also becomes a little hard to use if your fingers get sweaty or sticky. The media controls are great, the fast mute is extreamly good for use when that random phone call comes in.
Ordered 12 of these cables. They arrived on time and as advertised. Tested each cable and all were fine. Clips solidly into socket, so far I'm completely satisfied and when I need more I will look here first.
This is a must have flash for indoor use. It's a reasonable cost for what results in much improved quality pictures. It makes the quality of the lighting much softer rather than the harsh often overlit results from a regular flash. People in your pics end up looking more natural and complimentary than having a hard flash that often makes them their complexions looks shiny and show the smallest flaws. We have tried pics side by side with the flash that came with the SD50 and this flash and it really is night and day. Highly recommend you purchase this!
I was looking for a sub in the sub-$200 range and after much research settled, no make that kicked butt, with a purchase of the BIC V1020. I listened to Polk PSW10 (as others have said, lacks definition, although I am pleased with my other Polk center channel and bookshelf speakers), Yamaha YST-SW216, Boston 10" (model unknown) and Velodyne VX-11. I own another 12" JBL sub that's about 10 years old and none compare to the tight responsive BIC. I mostly use it for home theater and it goes way down deep with feel-it-in-your-chest thumping and then pops back with sharp smooth rapid-fire pulsing beats. It's hard to believe it is only a 10". Size was a concern, but I did not sacrifice performance by any measure and am pleased that it is not so big. I also have BIC bookshelve on my other system and they have always put out more sound than what's expected from their size. Bic makes a solid heavy speaker with excellent sound for the non-audiophile that can tell quality, but can't justify the expense when the family just wants to enjoy and impress on movie night. If you have to watch your budget, Bic (and Polk) can't be beat.
Great value, better than a few others I have tried. The only con would be the keypad could be smaller but I love that you can control media which others never offered. Money well spent.
I love these speakers. Its great for when I play my video games. This is a great deal to get.
Let's be honest... this film isn't great. Reviewers who are praising its &quot;GREAT COLOR!&quot; and clarity may be confused with Polacolor peel-apart film, which yields extremely high quality. This stuff, on the other hand, is consumer-grade and is worse than 35mm film in these respects.That's why I love it. While it isn't accurate, this film's color reproduction says &quot;Polaroid&quot; all over it. That really adds a certain dimension to your photos. Especially if you are photographing more &quot;serious&quot; subjects (i.e., not just family/friends), the polaroid has a way of lightening it up and making your photography look more nonchalant. It also &quot;ages&quot; your film for you, giving the photographs an old, faded feel right from the start.If you've got an old polaroid camera lying around the house, take it out, by a pack of this stuff, and experiment. It's a lot of fun.
I love this little thing. Price point is so low that you can carry it everywhere without worry. It works flawlessly exactly as advertised. The little color screen is VERY bright, and very sharp. Software built-onto it makes it idiot proof; for novices it's a no brainer; for tech junkies it's tremendous fun, as simplistic and perfect a working gadget as you will ever find. If you've a little more skill, it lets you open up just like any flash memory drive, to just copy the avi files over to your computer. Quality is 640 x 480 and it really is very nice. It's auto-adjust circuitry for lighting conditions "on the fly" (while filming) actually works very well and adjusts quite rapidly while filming, and this includes relatively low lighting (in-home, at night, standard household lighting) as well as regular lighting, outdoors, day time. Sound quality is maybe a little tinny (mono) but really not bad at all, again, decent, better than decent; just not stereo hi-fi quality. It's small, easy to carry, 1-button operation to start and stop video; no special set up or accoutrements to carry around; works 10 seconds after you open the box (batteries pre-installed on mine - good alkaline no less, from Costco Dec. 06' purchase). So inexpensive it could be a high-end toy for a deserving kid; but any regular consumer can use it and love it and it is just great. Can't say enough about this thing, and I'm a real tech junkie, ready to be tough on nuances and flaws that could be better. This just does not have any for what it's meant to be.
meshes well with my Mac--haven't tried it on the PC yet--and SMALL, but easy to operate. iTrip antenna works great with the Bose in my car
I Located a DVD player far away from tv on wall. These worked great for that. I was concerned about video/audio due to lenght of cable but the signal is great.
This bag is a very nice value. Its one of the cheapest laptop cases out there, yet still looks to be made out of quality materials and with quality construction. A 15.4" notebook fits easily into the bag. The shoulder strap has a nice rubber pad for comfort, however, as some of the other reviewers noted, the pad is not adjustable. The bag is also small size, meaning it weighs much less than some other larger bags.The one downside is the size. The secondary pouch is large enough to fit either a power cord and mouse OR folders, books, etc. Not both. There are smaller compartments to hold pens, CDs, and other smaller items. There is even a third pouch on the opposite side of the secondary pouch. But this is very thin, so it is really only good for a few papers. Its also not protected, and only closes by a small piece of Velcro, making it less secure, especially when traveling through an airport or train station. The bag is not really designed to be traveled with, especially if you need to bring a lot of different things with you.The bag is a good basic transportation solution. And for $17.99 that's what you'd expect. But if you need something more than that, it might be worthwhile to spend the extra money on a better (and bigger) bag.
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.
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!
I got over the small screen because the color and detail was so much better than my old one. And it very quickly locked onto satellites, even inside my house, which my old one could not do.But I needed it to transfer live GPS data to my laptop, running Terrain Navigator software to record the track, in my four-wheel-drive vehicle as I explored back roads in Arizona. It would work for a few minutes and then would freeze. I spent a lot of time with tech support and finally returned it. I went back to my old Magellan GPS as it worked OK.But otherwise I really liked this new Garmin.
This is a great product for a traveling photographer. A must for your equipment collection.
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 think this is the ideal tripod if you don't want to carry around something bulky on your vacation / travel. Folds and fits neatly in any camera bag. Have used it with my canon SLR and with up to a 70-300 lens - it can hold the weight quite easily.
This radio was easy to install, it fit in the same holes as my old Sony radio. I love to remote and having 3 CD's is great.
The product works perfectly, but Linksys' "We don't do Macintosh"attitude is for the birds. The setup CD is for Windows only, and there was no package insert nor a website describing the setup procedure. I had to email Support who gave me a) the magic key, e.g., the IP address of the WAP device, and b) instructions on what to do once I arrived at the WAP setup
works great, holds tv no problem, came with all bolts and whatnot to mount, just had to measure the holes and drill
Functionality is good, but quality or quality control is very poor. Headphones were very poor, had bad tonal quality, and one buzzed irritatingly w/ resonances. Tone quality was good with quality headphones. Player exhibited extremely high noise levels while playing CDDA disks and right channel &quot;chirping&quot; noise during MP3 playback. Battery life seemed poor, although no quantitive measure was made. If you purchase this player, test it carefully before you throw away the packaging!
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.
I love there headphones, I listen to music and radio streamed from my computer which used to be a total pain, because I would get caught up in the headphone wires, or roll over them with my chair. Now I can walk all over the house or at work with the headphones on. The quality is pretty good, I have low tolerance for static. The one very important thing with these that is that the second the battery gets low, the sound gets all crunchy. At first I thought the headphones were just bad, because I did not put in a fresh battery. I would say the batteries last about 25 or 30 hrs before they go bad.
These devices seem to be everywhere now and lots of different prices.They are inexpensive and mass produced. These type of electronics will be sold under many different names. I believe you should buy the cheapest you can find. This way if it does stop working you have lost the least amount, because the truth is the there is only pennies different between ones that may be $10.00 different in retail price. The internal workings are basically the same for each. I bought several for my granddaughters for stocking stuffers and they are still working more than a month later. A very good sign for cheap electronic devices. Would recommend the girls loved them.
We purchased this digital keychain for my father-in-law as a gift. Before giving it to him we tried to set it up, but the software was not usuable. (We did understand what we were doing!) We returned this product and purchased a handheld (credit card size) digital photo viewer from WalMart for under $30. We gave that as a gift and are pleased with it.
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.
I have an old sony "Sports" headset radio -- Model SRF-M59. I have used it and loved it for years, but it's fallingn apart. When Sony came out with this one, I was happy to order it, thinking it would be as good as my old one. It is not. We have a strong local FM station and I can't even get it much of the time. I'm back to using my old one -- and buying duct tape.
I currently have 5 of these decks - I didn't just purchase them, I have had them - The reason I am posting here is I was about to order another one when I decided to read the reviews and compare them to mine -If you want a good multifunction cassttte deck, this is the one - The price at Amazon beats everyone online at this current price - This cassette deck is well worth the price - Its easy to use - The only thing most people won't like is that it doesn't come supplied with a remote -Fortunately I have one -I bought one for my Dad who is in his seventies - If he can figure out how to use it at high speed ddubbing, Cd to casstette, cassette to CD, well, need I say more - Doesn't take a rocket scientist to use this product -
My husband got this for me 2 years ago and I can't leave home without it. It's the best PDA I've ever had! We take it on vacation with us and we can explore everywhere and not have to worry about getting lost or hassle with trying to read a map. I had a slight problem a few months ago with the battery not holding a charge. When I emailed the company about it they replied promptly and asked me to send it back for a free replacement even though it was no longer under warrenty. They had it back to me within a week, none of my information was lost, and I've had no problems with it since. I highly recommend this unit!
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.
product was damaged upon arrival...I have not been able to get ahold of the company to return the product....co. has not returned any of my several emails. extremely dissatified, problem has yet to be solved....would not do further business with them. would not reccomend this co.
Easy to install. Works better. Once in a while i wld have to restart. I noticed the connection speed becomes low when I connect thru wireless when compare to connecting directly to the modem using network card. When you set the WEP key, it always works only for the first key that was generated. I guess this is the bug in the s/w inside.
I ordered these once [...] had a two-pack for $5. I am normally the first person to say I don't like RCA products but these are 100% the exception to that rule. The sound was surprisingly decent for the price (nothing stellar but well worth $2.50). What really sold me on them is how unbelievably comfortable they are. They're great for running. Would definitely purchase a box of them if I ever found them for $2.50 each again. Make no mistake, these are NOT audiophile headphones. They are decent sounding, comfortable, and cheap.One thing to note: the description says they are foldable. I think that is inaccurate. Though the band does have a certain amount of "flex" to it, enough that I have gotten them into a pocket on more than one occasion, I would not advice trying to completely fold them over.
The Sennheiser HD 280s had such rave reviews for sub $100 headphones that I couldn't wait to try them to replace my 8 year old Sony headphones which were getting pretty worn. In the end though, this purchase made me appreciate the Sony 7506 headphones that much more (better bass, much more present, and way more comfortable). Go for the Sonys!
I live 30 miles outside Atlanta in Georgia's hilly terrain. Bought this antenna with very low expectations. Now I get about 50 channels in HD quality. I was amazed that this little antenna could pick up so many channels with such clarity. Granted they are not the channels you get on cable. About 30 are infomercials, 10 are spanish, 5 are old or b-rated movies and 5 are local news channels. But since we were only wanting local news and weather, this is perfect for us. We were even able to watch the SuperBowl on one of the local stations. This product works great as long as you realize what you are getting. It can only bring in the signals that are available in your specific area.
I just replaced my blown factory door speakers with these in my 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. I was looking for something inexpensive and hoping they'd sound better than stock. I still have the factory radio installed and these speakers actually sound pretty good. I'm getting a new head unit in less than a week and I'm hoping these speakers sound even better.If you're someone looking for the best audio system in your car you'll obviously spend more, but for those who need to replace their stock speakers for cheap and still want good sound, get these. Seriously these are great. The bass thumps pretty good, definitely an upgrade from most stock speakers for cars before 02.
This was my fifth attempt at finding a &quot;workout friendly&quot; portable radio. For the money, this little radio is the best I've tried. The reception is great, the sound is fantastic, and it is truly portable. I will be giving some of these as Christmas gifts this year.
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.
My first digital camera and it suits my needs for family photos, vacations, etc. I purchased both the Kodak LS440 with 4mp and DX6340 and instantly knew I liked the DX6340 better. But I was concerned about the quality of prints of the 4mp over the newer features of the 6340. While I was at Best Buy I was able to talk to a Kodak rep. For features the DX6340 has much more and the flash is good to 19ft compared to 10ft. for the LS440. A major selling point for me. Overall quality of print was minor, he showed me 8 x 10's from the DX and LS. Battery life for the LS is better but I haven't had any issues with the DX. You could wait until the fall when kodak releases the upgrade to the 6340 with 4mp then you'd really have a good camera.
Received this today and was up and running in less than a half hour. I live in a three story brick row and the wired router and wireless access point are in the basement in the center of the house. My notebook worked well from throughout the house with the signal getting a bit weaker as I went to the back of the yard but I still had coverage. I would attribute the weakening to the placement of the access point as its around the corner from the backend of the house. I chose WEP encryption, configured it with no problems. I recommend it
Add me to the growing list of those who are quite pleased with this television. Analog signals are certainly adequate while high-definition signals are nothing less than spectacular. I've watched a few movies and sporting events now, and haven't detected much, if any, blurring or ghosting. To my eyes, color, sharpness and picture clarity out of the box, are all outstanding...however, contrast and backlighting both needed to be reduced. Sound is above average, but I wouldn't call it great. Haven't detected any bad pixels or other mechanical/cosmetic defects, although there were numerous fingerprints on the bezel that had to be cleaned off...apparently they haven't discovered the value of gloves where these are assembled. Picture-wise, the one modest criticism I have is that trying to get a pure, deep black while at the same time adjusting brightness to get acceptable shadow detail can be a little difficult...and this is further complicated by the fact that the originating broadcast source seems to have a lot to do with this, so it can be quite variable. However, one of the nice features of this Toshiba is the fact that just about everything is adjustable to one's liking. Shipping, via Eagle-USA, was a bit slow but eventually got here in good shape.All in all, I can highly recommend this television to anyone looking for a 32" HDTV.
When I reached the point where no paper planner could fit all my tasks, I turned to digital alternatives. As the other reviews have said, the z22 does exactly what you need it to and it does it well. If you're looking for something to make your life easier and more manageable without all the bells and whistles, this is it.The palm z22 is lightweight and small enough to take everywhere with you. As a journalist, I make lots of contacts and need space to store their phone numbers, e-mails, and info about where I met them, what they have expertise in. The z22 has 8 separate sections to store custom information, and all your data can be entered into the handheld or your computer and synced up easily and rapidly. It's a fast, classy and intuitive alternative to buying a giant paper planner every year, and it makes life so much easier.As for cases to protect your new-found assistant: Don't get the air case, the metal case, or the flexi case. The air case either opens too easily or not easily enough, the flexi case doesn't protect the palm's screen, and the metal case gets scratched up and opens on the left side (which is awkward for a right-handed or small-handed person). Plus, none of them protect 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.[...]
X-ray specs using an opicosoundtransoformer from a UK sound specialist with my platinitude audio bit by bit player (they only build one every 1000 years as it requires these living dwarfs who live inside it, who also need special training) I bought in a small village in scottland (an actual small person sitting in the machine hand correcting every bit manually and smearing it with gold particles for warmer sound) to have a more transparent sound and it worked great. even lady gaga sounds like maria callas when you use this cable and what you belive is autotune has simply been distortions of ordinary cables ordinary people use. with this excellent cable simply all those horrible sound effects are gone I highly recommend this cable. I strongly advise to keep it in liquid nitrogen when not used and clean the outside of the cable with the tears of unicorns to protect it. from neutrinos and other sound deteriorating cosmic rays. even though I was totally happy with it sound wise I didn't like the colour, it doesn't go with the mauve colour of my magiflute sound sensitiser sheets I use to cover my speaker fronts with to eliminate wave distortions). there should be more colour options as people who buy this should definitely use those magiflute sound sensitiser sheets made from the hair of unborn Pygmy marmoset monkey nostril hairs.
The item was exactly as described and arrived promptly. No problems were encountered and the item was installed and worked as it should have.
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.
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 bought this mouse for home use, and we have them at work, and it works absolutley wonderful. Its super smooth, easy to manueaver, and easy on the wrist. Also, it will not take over another USB port on your computer, leaving your USB ports open for other things. I love the price too, very affordable. Overall I would recomment this product.
I've been using the BenQ for a couple weeks now. It's worked on every surface I've tried it on, with very good response & resolution. The only thing I would change is the eject button for the reciever. I carry the mouse in a backpack, it hasn't happened yet, but the button is a little flimsy and I'm worried about it ejecting and running out the batteries.All and all its a great product, I've tried the similar ones out there and the BenQ is by far the best.
We're quite satisfied with this product.It's what it says and rather attractive with its styling.Only one or two very minor quibbles with the ways alarms and the snooze bar function but that's more to do with personal preferences than any real problems - tomayto/tomahto as they say.One main reason for buying was the need for an early morning alarm which it does to our satisfaction and the big time display is great for when you want catch a quick peek at the time during the night.I don't find it too bright as some others do.The power output was a pleasant surprise and it may now double as a music source for some children sessions at church.
hated to spend this much money to do this job, but it does actually work. i did not want to remove the nice case from my iPhone every time i put in the charger (plus it was a pain to do), so I broke down and got this. it is really easy to us and the back rest prevents any damage to your iPhone or the connections.
Bought the wife a new 16gig nano because old 4gig mini battery slowly died. Returned it a few days later, didn't work right from day one,actually too small to handle, and ear plug connection was the problem. Wife was happy with old mini if I replaced battery. So for $10 plus shipping I came out way ahead. Took about 45 min. to fix,came with tools, and directions.
I love this system! I am amazed about the sound it generates either from DVD movies or HDTV!Listening to CDs is also what Bose is known for, spacious sound! The storage of 200 hours of CDs is a steal! I don't agree to the previous review on this same unit. I don't buy the idea to have 3 same units to be bad!The other feature I love on this unit is that it remembers that DVD you last played regardless if you ejected it, it will remember and continue to play to the last time the DVD was playing!
Works as advertised. Battery life is equal, if not superior, to the original battery. A very good deal.
I found the notebook stand useful at campground sites. It easily fit within my laptop carrying case and I carried it with me as I traveled.
I recently bought this camera I did a lot of research.for the price I doubt you can get a better camera , I have used a digital camera before, and I don't think there is too much else you could ask for.It takes supurb pictures.We were even able to catch water in mid-air. and take pictures of documents. It's an unbelievable, Camera. you won't regret this purchase..
My only gripe with these wonderful headphones (and other similar models) 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.
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.
This dock is simply awesome leaving the more expensive bose systems by a mile in terms of sound quality. It has the best base that could fill the room with utmost confidence.....the RF remote is equally just as useful making possible control without the need for a direct line of sight with the dock.I would give this dock 6 stars for being the best for less!!! Go grab one!!!
Crosley Explorer 1 XM Tabletop RadioWhat a great product !! I use it with satellite radio and listen to it often. I keep it on in my bedroom all night, on a music channel. So soothing!! Well worth the price, and I recommend it highly.
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.
Bought this radio mainly for use at the health club. Small size and good sound quality. The earphones took a little getting used to since they feel like they may fall out on their own but they have not so far. Reception seemed pretty good while walking the dog. The included belt clip is handy and secure. I would recommend this radio.
OK, here's my bottom line. You need a set-top box for this recorder. The video quality is very good, clearly better than my Liteon (dull color) and slightly inferior to my Panasonic (great color). I luv the multiple recording time options-minimizes compression. IMO, this is all you need to make a great disc. I don't think you can beat the price!!! Search the GREX video stabilizer online for an INDISPENSABLE discussion on copyright. I've had this for over 1 mo. now and am very satisfied since I knew what I was getting. I hope it lasts many years for it to be an awesome purchase.
These speakers are beautiful, The bass work is nice, the balance is well set.I recommend 'em.
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....
This ipod accessory is probably the best one I've bought so far, especially considering that it only cost about $10. It was really simple to use, just "plug and play." The most complicated thing you have to do, is switch the iPod TV feature to "ON" how simple is that!!! If you want to view your videos from your iPod on your TV screen accept no substitute. I used these while I was deployed to South West Asia and they worked like a charm.
This Backpack is very portable and comfortable to carry with all you need to play your player anywhere, even your car (comes with 4 extra straps for hooking it to the car). Both Malata 710v and Coby 7100 fit perfect. It's perfect for travelling and it's definitely a quality product.
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 am still learning how to use it, but this is a wonderful wide angle lens and takes fantastic pics of landscapes and structures. I shopped around quite a bit and did lots of research. I always kept coming back to the DA 12-24 for my Pentax K-x digital. The only thing that kept holding me back was the price..... much more than anything else. I have a wonderful zoom lens made for Pentax and like the feel and weight of it. I thought the DA 12-24 would be of similar quality, and it definately is. With contributions from family members for my birthday, I was finally able to swing it. The only real problem I have had is to find a case for the lens. It arrived without the advertised case and I was offered a percentage off the price or a case sent to me. I had read in various places that the advertised case doesn't work for the lens, primarily because this lens came with a hood which made it wider than the case would allow for. So I accepted the percentage refund and went to a local camera shop to select a case. It's much larger than the envelope type (which I prefer), but has enough padding to protect thelens while traveling. And considering the lens cost a fortune, I chose protection over convenience in getting it in and out with a zipper instead of a flap with Velcro.
These headphones are excellent. I have had sony 7506s, audio technicas and others and they easily hang with the $100 plus range. They have detailed mids and low mids, are not scooped and are not fatiguing. I am always surprised when I hear an old song I like on these and hear new detailes in the mix I haven't heard before on any other monitoring system - speakers or headphones. I do professional studio work and use these to check mixes, for tracking and for clients. They sound natural, not hyped anywhere and just well articulated. As a frame of reference, I have several pairs of studio monitors (Tannoy Precisions and Reveals, Hafler, KRK and have owned Events, Mackie, Behringer, and others). And obviously at this price, they are being given away. The only drawback is the spatial/stereo imaging which does not wow. Also, below 100Hz is a bit light. In every other respect they are totally worthy.
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.
My kids got this camera for Christmas, and I think I have had more fun with it than they have. It is as small as a pocket still picture camera. The videos are arrached in "chapters" each time you sto pand start, so going backward and forward to find the one you want is very easy. This is an AWESOME item for the price. The USB port is so easy to use. Great job!
Company sayit shipped and I still cannot trace it using the UPS tracking numbers. UPS says tha the label was created on 01/11/2012 (that's almost 11 months ago).NEED MY PRODUCT NOW!!!!
This cable is all you need for an hdmi cable. The expensive ones are not necessary. Picture quality and sound are awesome. Fast delivery service.
It leaves a substance on the screen that can be removed when it's dry, and then it looks finally clean, but it's kind of annoying to have to clean the screen twice when you just want to do it fast
I was issued a Palm Pilot at work and made a lot of use of it. I was going to buy my own... one that had more memory than the 2MB version they gave me at work, but a co-worker showed me his Handspring and I was in awe. I then did a lot of research and read the specs on many hand-held devices... Handspring was the clear winner.You still get the benefit of the very popular Palm OS which already has literally thousands of programs available... many at no or little cost... AND you have the ability to upgrade the pants off this thing.The Springboard slot at the back means that you can pop in modules that contain memory, programs or devices such as cameras, phones, pagers, GPS devices... absolutely revolutionary.I've had my Visor Deluxe for 2 years now and I would be lost without it.My less than perfect rating comes stems from these issues:1.) the screen scratches BADLY. It looks like the same material that's used for the Palm Pilot, so either it's the screen or the Handspring stylus... something about the plastic surface of either the screen or the stylus will grab any bit of microscopic debris and score a heavy scratch into the screen. I still use my Palm from time to time and I have no scratches other than normal use wear that looks like mild tiny scratches you can only see if you hold the Palm at an angle under a light.2.) The Springboard slot should have been designed so that it inserted from the side OR should have been more narrow so that the infrared beam port would not have to be on the side. This makes beaming awkward when beaming info to and from other Palm users... either you or the Palm user has to turn the device 90 degrees in order to make a successful beam, which means you have to read side-ways.3.) the decals or screen printed ink or whatever it is on the silver buttons rubs off. In only 2 months of ownership, the phone and checklist buttons were blank with no icons on them... very frustrating. Considering greasy fingers are going to be on the buttons all the time, perhaps they should have been embossed w/ the symbols instead if not just using more durable ink... my Palm does not have this problem after 2 years of use.4.) Mac tech support from Handspring is ABYSMAL. I had some problems getting my Handspring to synch when I first got it. I struggled for several weeks. I e-mailed Handspring and I got a number of replies that showed that not only did they not read my e-mail, but that they had poor command of the English language. I finally was able to get my Handspring to synch w/ my Mac by messing with settings on my own... Handspring was totally unprepared to provide support to Macintosh users... this gave me a really bad impression of their consumer relations department and their company philosophy.Despite these problems, this is a fine piece of equipment that I've really found indespensible now that I've been using it for so long. I also got a Targus Stow-away keyboard for it (also available here on Amazon) which was a fantastic investment in my continued enjoyment of this PDA. Compared to Palm Pilot, Handspring wins the contest hands down.
If you need extra Grip(big hands) this grip is perfect. Also you get an extra battery slot to increase your shooting time.
I bought this type radio last year by sony and now it is broken. I liked it but it did get uncomfortable after long use and as I said in about 1 1/2 yrs it is now broken. I don't think it is worth it.
I bought this router to split the connection in my room so I could connect to my XBOX and my computer at once, and its working perfectly so far.
People seem to complain often about Maxtor hard drives, but I suppose I've either been lucky or unhappy customers are just more likely to post their comments compared to satisfied customers. This is my fifth Maxtor external drive (the other 4 are 300gb) and I'm about to purchase another 1tb unit. Works great for me, no problems in set up or usage. And unlike the 300gb drives, the 1tb drives don't get hot under heavy usage. I'm very happy with this drive.
As long as you see &#34;shipped from and sold by Amazon&#34; you will receive the exact battery pictured (Type 29).These are very good batteries and are less expensive here than most anywhere else.Revived a Panasonic KX-TG5633 phone system that had older (depleted) batteries.
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.
Don't buy this modem at this point the technology is outdated They run, but they run really slow. I have the 5 light modem that runs really good and made the mistake of thinking this would do the same but there is a big difference in speed, Don't waste your money like I did!
I upgraded to meet a game requirement (Battlefield 1942). The card works great with the game and at the low price represents a good alternative to buying a new computer. Includes the transform and lighting engine required for this game and others. Overall very satisfied, simple installation and worked immediately on my Dell. Replaced an old TNT2 card
I usually make quite good choices in life, however, not reading the manual or taking the 3 day training seminar in Oxnard, CA before trying to install this work of art was not one of them. Once I powered up my system, I realized that I had inadvertently hooked up the wrong ends to the wrong components. I don't need to explain to any of you that the immediate reversal of my local gravity created quite a mess (it was pizza night of course). I had to replace every component in my system (not to mention a broken collar bone). The only exception was one well-made cable. Since that day, it has preformed flawlessly.
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?
I have tried numerous types of earphones previous to this one, and none of them had the sound quality, comfort, stylishness, convenience, and almost invisible appearance as these earbuds. Its cost has greatly been reduced since it was given to me as a gift a year ago, so I recently purchased another pair, just in case I needed to have them around for any other listening equipment.I have been using them to listen to Sound Therapy CDs by Dr. Tomatis and Patricia Joudry (purchased from Tools for Wellness), which is an alternative approach to helping people with hearing loss. This method requires many hours of listening to music that is recorded on a wider range than normal. I saw a profound improvement in my hearing once I started using the Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds and found that there is a direct correlation to how fast and well my hearing improves to the quality of sound the ear phones deliver.These earbuds are also small and far less cumbersome than the other listening devices I've used and are so comfortable that I often fall asleep with them still in my ears. They can be easilty stored in my pocket, backpack, or anywhere else where it can remain inconspicuous.
I owned the original versiom of this product, and it performed well for 6 plus years. Regretably, it was dropped on a hardwood floor,and gone.I ordered the latest generation of the product, and to my dismay, I found that once correctly set-up, and out of nowhere, the remote would send strange signals. One of a nuber of examples: Push the favorites, and the power turns off. Not always, just enough to make you crazy!
This case logic case is a useful little item, to hold almost anything, not just mp3 players, I'm using the two I bought to hold my extra Motorola cell phone chargers. (see earlier review of that product.)
Watch out for this product. You'll notice that all the glowing reviews for Calvary drives come from only those who've reviewed other Calvary products. I haven't used one of their products, but the fake reviews scream "Buyer Beware!"
These switches are unstable. Wiggle a wire, and half of the switch will crash. May work fine for months at a time, then partially crash... When crashed some ports still work, while other's don't.Not worth the trouble.
This is by far the best external flash I have ever purchased. It is expensive but it gets the job done efficiently and effectively. Not only that, it is weather proof! I had an old Canon flash from the 80's. It was used extensively and it is still fully functional. Hopefully, this flash will last.
I am a pro wanna be and I am not well versed in technology, or capable of using a complicated camera, but I found this camera to be easy to use, and it produces excellent pictures without pouring over the manual. I have even figured out how to produce some special effects with a little manual reading. So I am very impressed.
I bought this mouse in February 2006. From the beginning, using it with my Sony Vaio, I had problems with the mouse's precision--it skipped all around the page, and in general was very hard to control, despite my attempts to fine tune its precision using the software.Then the USB stick died. It apparently, as it sat in the various USB ports, bent, and now won't work in any USB ports. I did nothing unusual to it, it just kept getting worse and worse over time (sometimes it would work, sometimes it wouldn't) until now it won't work at all.I tried out my friend's Logitech v500 last night, and was amazed at its precision (actually moving around the page without jumping around, going right to what I pointed to, etc.), and he's had it for about a year and no problems with the USB stick.Maybe I got a bad model, maybe the USB stick was defective, but at any rate I can't recommend this mouse to anyone. I'm just glad they're cheap enough that I'm not out of a huge amount of money. If you're looking for a mouse for your notebook, from my quick experiment, the Logitech V500 is a much better price. I'm off to order one now...
Be aware! You won't get a "Cables To Go." It's some non-branded cable.I was hoping, at least, it would work with gigabit speed, but iperf reported the same speed as my old Cat5 cable (under 100Mbps) with my gigabit router and Ethernets in my local network!And yes, since it's not shipped by Amazon, you have to pay the return cost.Here is the seller (Amamax) explanation about this cable,"The 100mhmps depends on your internet speed you pay for on a monthly basis""item received was one of our 4 cat 6' branded cables which should be identical to the specs of a CTG maybe better with a thicker inner core of copper"
Thanks for the good and cheap product, although I received the item after more than 3 weeks!!Thanks again
For $149. You will not find a better Compact Camera. The Photo Quality is Excellent! The LCD display is great (no view finder is also a plus)... At this price... Buy 2 of them.
Logitech Quickcam Communicate STXI was pleased with this camera. It was easy to set up and use. It worked well with Skype and I was able to have video communiction with my son who is stationed in Belgium.
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 had never used a Palm before. This one may not do quite as much as some others but for me it is just right. It replaces my paper calendar, allows me to store pictures. I can organize info I carried in many other places and it even has a few games. The size is perfect for my purse. It charges and syncs with my p.c. in just a few minutes. I haven't had any problems with it.
Its getting real boring say the same thing over and over. First rate on service and first rate on quality.
I can't remember wehn I purchased this or what computer it went to, but the item worked. Crucial is an awesome brand.
Pretty typical of what you'd expect if you've messed with these before. Dense enough to give a reasonable slope and protection to 1 to 2 cables. I have a cable coax and a indoor extension cord both running through it and cross over it with a manual wheelchair daily and its holding up so far.
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!
I decided to break up with the cable company and try to receive digital TV signals over the air. This little antenna is perfect for that. I get great reception of all local channels, and the picture is crystal clear and looks amazing on my new LCD TV. I read good reviews of antennas that cost three times as much - those may be more attractive, but as long as you don't mind the sight of rabbit ears, this one gets great reception.
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
We're very happy with the sound and ease of use of this unit. Most radio stations come in well but we have one local FM station that we couldn't get at all. I added a cheap three-foot extension cord to the power cord and that made a huge difference. We did have to move the cord a little but once we found a good place it works fine. The cooking timer feature and the easy DST toggle are also nice surprises.
Good enough for less than $20.00, I have the PX100 and that blows this away in sounds. I needed this for the gym, the lenght of the cable was perfect for me. I gave it a 4 star because of the uneven length of the cable that goes to your ears. It is designed that ear plug that goes to your right ear has a longer cable than the one that goes to the left ear, I did not like that.
This case fits perfectly and offers a level of portability and protection for my DVD player--go get one!
I was very pleased with the prompt delivery and the many features on this camera. My friend does some professional photography and this is the camera he uses. I'm still figuring it all out but it takes crisp clean photos.
It's a really beautiful, compact camera. Well made, simple to use - and it's not plastic - which has to be a great advantage in a world where so many consumer products are designed to be obsolescent in a few months. Takes great pics, and is a sure fire attraction when you haul it out in front of your heavy SLR toting buddies.
Bought this as a back up to my primary alarm clock. It has three volume settings. Medium is loud enough. High is over the top- very loud. Can sleep right through many alarms. This should work just fine as insurance that I don't oversleep. It's not too complex to use. Instructions are printed on the back of the device (nice!). Two fast presses on the round white button will make it start screaming. Good for an emergency alarm for women and such also... It is much louder than other cheap little nine volt personal alarms I use as door alarms around my home and shed... Chinese made but it looks well made (not cheap Chinese junk). Has two sirens instead of one like most of these sort of devices. NO ONE with any hearing left can sleep through this thing. Would work great for a kid that is hard to get up- it's extremely loud on the highest setting (torture).
After a few hours of fiddling with FAQ's and device driver updates from the company Web site (the manual is filled with errors and basically useless) I was finally able to get the product to read my SD card under Windows 2000. In the process my computer stopped recognizing the internal CD-RW. I contacted Viking support through the Web. The helpful support representative then led me through the process of completely uninstalling the device (yeah, the one that took hours to install). At the end he asked me if my CD-RW was working. When I said no, he said the problem was with my CD and closed the case. I have replaced the CD-RW and it still doesn't work, and in fact nothing on my USB port now works, but it is pretty hard to reinstall the drivers without a CD drive! This cheap device has cost me hundreds in time and frustration! I only wish I could give it a lower rating than 1 star.
I was looking to upgrade my sound system for my TV but didn't want to spend more than three hundred dollars. I have a medium size living room and only wanted a two speaker step-up. I purchased a pair of Sony 3-way speakers (Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speakers) which are rated for 150W, 8 ohms and this receiver pushes them easily. At half volume this system shakes the walls. I am very happy with the mids and highs and more that satisfied with the lows. The only thing I wish it had were more settings for the levels.
After we relandscaped our garden area several years ago...it was obvious something was missing. We needed a fire pit! We found this one and have used it year-round (except, of course, in the rain!). We love to sit around the fire at dusk and watch the bats come out. A perfect alternative the usual backyard party! This summer, we decided it needed to be freshened up a bit...so, we cleaned it and then, painted it with Rustoleum's Barbecue Black spray paint (it handles the heat without compromise). It's like having a brand new pit! And, we are back outside, enjoying a glass of wine and watching for the bats at dusk!
OMG I'm shocked at how good these are! I mean at first I was turned off Becuase they looked cheesy out of the box but they fit really well. I must say even on vol. 3 for the iPod it seems like you have surround sound earbuds x10 especially since the cups have and indent in the back for you ears to fit! Now it says the cable is 3 ft but mine came as a 15ft cable!!! I went into my bros. room and was able to walk out and into my room and sit down with them on his head. (PERFECT FOR DJ USERS!!!!!) anyway another perk is that there is a button on each stereo cup that has a movie and music setting. Now for some reason this might just be a minor fluke but it seems when movie is on music sounds better and when music is on movies sounds better. I mean I just got these headphones about 2-3.5 hrs. Ago and I love them. Now there not as noise canceling as they seem but they do manage to keep out a lot of noise with no leakage from your sound. I VER Y MUCH ENJOY THESE AND RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO BUY THESE HEADPHONES THEY ARE WORTH MORE, THEN THEY ARE SELLING FOR AND ARE BETTER THEN THEY SAY. VERY IMPRESSED CUSTOMER RIGH HERE&lt;----
I was looking for a low cost solution for a second scanner and this model fill the bill.
VERY GOOD SOUND. MY SON NEEDED DECENT SPEAKERS JUST HAVING BOUGHT DIABLO III. THESE MIGHT HAVE BEEN MORE THAN HE WANTED TO PAY BUT NOW HE DOES HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT CRAPY SOUNDING SPEAKERS.
It was very convenient to order it and get it right away - Charged it up & it worked fine!
Bought these to replace stock 4x10's in rear of Tahoe. I have an aftermarket Alpine stereo and it really brings these to life. Worthwhile and inexpensive upgrade over stock oem speakers. I recommend the low pass filters for them for the best results.
This is a great LCD monitor. It's bright and clear. Much better than the one I use at work. It doesn't have DVI but because I use a KVM switch, it doesn't matter (KVM switch with DVI costs > 100 dollars). You can't adjust the height of the stand but it can be dealt with by placing a book under it if necessary.
This is made in CHINA, must I say more? It was a gift and does hold 110 if you PUSH it BUT they sway back and forth when filled. If you push it with just a finger, it falls to the side. If you place it thinking that the wall will support it, think again, IT FALLS to the side!!! Needless to say that paint chipped off and the main part broke off after only 2 days! Shame on selling these defective Chinese products!!!
I have been using Maxtor external hard drives for just over a year now and have made recommendations to family and colleagues which have resulted in them buying many of them as well. So with experience with close to a dozen hard drives, we have not had any problems and have nothing but praise for the drives.First off, with internal hard drive prices for laptops so expensive and so difficult to install, external hard drives that use firewire (IEEE1394) are a great option. These hard drives use both firewire and USB, so you can take the information and hot swap it among multiple computer (like a thumb drive) or keep it plugged in to a single computer for use a secondary hard drive. I have found virtually no speed difference between accessing files on the external hard drive versus the internal.The automatic backup feature, makes the hard drive all that much more useful. It comes bundled with Dantz Retrospect Express program which is an easy-to-use option for automatically backing up just what you want with a touch of a button. I backup often, usually just punching the button as I go meet to clients. It usually finishes the automated process by the time I return. Because backing up is so easy to do, when I did lose the hard drive on one of my laptops, I barely missed a beat after I got it replaced, simply restoring the drive image to make my new laptop look just like my old one.I highly recommend Maxtor external hard drives.
I have to say I'm a little bit disappointed by the quality of the armband. It's not cheap, I mean compare to these super bargain $0.11 armband. But it looks like cheap and smells terrible...
Like many of the reviews around this date, I purchased these IES as a deal of the day at a great price. They are replacing/in addition to my low-end Shure's that have served me well over the last 18 months. I was looking for something a bit more "delicate" than the Shure's for normal wear, but wasn't prepared for how delicate the Turbines turned out to be. I was impressed with the overall sound, although I found the buds to be somewhat uncomfortable after prolonged wear. This surprised me because the Shure's are heavier, but, for me, more comfortable long-term. Not daunted, I decided to order Monster's gel ear buds. They have yet to arrive.When I first attempted to change to a smaller size of the standard ear buds on the Turbines, the right ear piece came apart in my hand. I was not rough with it, and had already removed the left one without incident. It was as if the factory folks forgot to glue it in place or something. I assumed this was a freak occurrence and contacted Amazon for a replacement. I have since learned this is a fairly common issue and I am not alone. In addition, my box clearly shows a picture of a right angle connector, but I received a straight connector. I guess I now know why these were such a "bargain". I am seriously considering refusing the replacement shipment today. The overall construction (i.e. the wire connection to the ear piece) seems like an accident waiting to happen.It's a shame because the sound quality is there--I'm just not convinced the build quality was also invited to the party.UPDATE:Well, I decided to accept the replacement order today and give these another chance. You remember the old saying about curiosity and the cat, right? Well, the box (again) showed a picture labeled "right angle connector" but it was (once again) a straight connector. I could have lived with this, understanding I received a significant price break based on a printing/packaging error. However, as soon as I dismantled the spectacular packaging, I checked the IES to ensure they were glued (?) properly this time. I checked the right ear piece first because it was the problem child last time--no problem, whew. I then checked the left ear piece--it came apart and cracked open like an egg. I didn't even attempt to change the ear buds this time. Needless to say, I will not be jumping on this merry-go-round for a third time.Please, please ensure your Turbine's (or your gift recipient's if you gave it as a present) are affixed properly while you are within the Amazon return timeframe. Amazon has always been great with me on return issues like this. Good luck!!If you have recommendations for other earphones in the $100 range, I would greatly appreciate it. Right now I am leaning toward the Klipsch S4 model. I have low-end Shure's that have held up well for 18 months, but they are a bit cumbersome and the sound could be better. Should I just stick with the Shure's and work through my earphone envy?? Thanks!
With all the great reviews for this product, I have to wonder if the manufacturer has a quality assurance problem. My unit has very poor reception and I live in an urban area, and the color could be better. Also, I got less than an hour on batteries. It appears people either get a unit that works great or works like a piece of junk. Well, I have another older portable TV and it gets great reception so I know its not signal strength. This product works so poorly, that essentially I will have to shelve it and spend money on a different product.
The RAM was individually packaged well and shipped in pristine condition. The RAM swap added the speed that I was expecting and works very well with my Gateway laptop. Very good RAM.
As an owner of Pentax 67 medium format lenses as well as the camera it is quite a handfull, The flash sync is too slow as well. I've taken pleasing shots using this combination.One does need to set up each shot, but on the K20D it seems an increase in picture quality.
I am very happy with the camera. This was an upgrade from the earlier model and I have taken many wonderful pictures. Does everything that the product summary says it does and that in itself is remarkable. Light but functions great.
The story:It's been 3 years since I first purchased this printer. I got this printer from another source without any documentation or drivers. Thus my weaker rating of the ease of setup. That said I've had this baby running as my network printer for quite some time and have had many network setups and computers hooked up to it.The Review:So, to make this short and sweet here are the good, the bad and my suggestions:*The good*-Cheap to operate. By far the cheapest black&white; laser printer out there. It's this printer main strength and after 3 years of intensive use (around 100 pages per 2 weeks year-round) this baby is at 40 percent ink. Simply put, It has an AMAZING Cost/page ratio.-Compatibility. This printer has worked with windows PCs (win Xp up to win7 in 32bits & 64bits), Linux PCs (ubuntu, fedora & mint) and MACs in homogeneous or heterogeneous networks (w/ multiple different OS' on the same network). This thing will WORK WITH EVERYTHING on your network. Speaking of network, this thing worked with my custom TOMATO software installed on my router and the default software installed previously.-Works. Does not stop working for mysterious reasons, does not requires software (other than drivers) to operate and the Network interface is easy to use and customize. goes on standby mode by itself. In other words: fire & forget.*The bad*-Slow to get working. Starting it's "engine" takes time, but once there, it prints fast.-noisy. Compared to my HP1020 and other BW laser printers I've owned and own this one likes to make sure you know it's printing to say the least.-Ugly. This printer is ugly. Nothing more to say. Given it's a network printer I personally keep it out of sight.*My suggestions*Download the software from Samsung directly to get the up-to-date version. Software is not necessary to operate but is necessary to install correctly. You can uninstall it once you are done.Turn ink saving mode ON. This, with network compatibility, is it's key selling point it's dirt cheap to operate and there is sensibly no difference in quality between ON & Off.
I was so excited when I first saw the mouse. Because it was wireless optical and size I liked it. Its performance sucks. I used for 1 week and the range is not event 2 feet.... I first thought the piece is defective. I went to compusa and they gave me a brand new piece. Then I decided to test the new piece in their stores only. The notebook had USB slot (same as mine) on left side and the mouse works when I kept it on left side of laptop. When I kept it on right... IT DOESN'T Work... What the use then !!! I returned it immediately.
I've had to return two because they will not mount. The drive inside is fine, eSATA, USB, and FireWire connections are read by my 2008 MBP just fine, but this enclosure has some serious hardware issues.
Just the right thing for tight places when you need extra few inches to play with.Perfect fit on both ends -- to radio and to the antenna lead.The best two bucks ever spent (less than a cup of latte at local espresso shop).
We purchased the W10 in 2006. So far I have taken over 10,000 photos on it. It has been to Hawaii 4 times and the Bahamas once. I have had it snorkeling in the water up to an hour several times a day. Sometimes I rinse and sometimes I don't. I have also used it here in Oregon to take pix in the rain to get those sports shots of my kids. It has been dropped, banged, scratched and otherwise benignly abused. So far, no leaks and still going!Comments:1) Photo quality: as long as I stay within the optical zoom range, photo quality is terrific. I am not looking for a camera that will take super-high quality shots (like a 10 mega pix), but one that will give me good resolution and color. No small point and shoot is going to be able to give the highest quality...SLR cameras are better for that (still trying to talk my husband into one of those.)I have gotten great shots of fish, kids, scenery and such. I still have not utilized all the menu options!!2) Underwater shooting: be sure to set the program to underwater photos (or video) and turn off the flash. Particles in the water will reflect back and the water will look cloudy. Best shots of fish are to float for a moment and try to pre-focus on the area, then snap the shot.3) Action: as with all point and shoot camera, action shots are not the greatest; however, if you program the camera to take multiple shots on the "sports" setting, you have a better chance of catching a good one. Cameras with shutter speed options are best for sports shots.4) Viewfinder: It took me awhile to adjust to not having a viewfinder and using the LCD screen. I still have trouble when I have my sunglasses on (or is it the bifocals?) I initially purchased a little attachment that sticks on around the LCD and pops open. It cut the glare and protected the screen. Unfortunately it did not survive multiple dips in the water. I have now adjusted to the screen and only occasionally miss something.5) Battery life: I have found that, for the most part, the battery life is terrific. I do have to remember to recharge it if I take alot of pix or video. Just noticed that it seems to be running down a tad bit faster. I prefer having the rechargable rather than having to use regular AA or AAA because of the environmental impact. Plus, AA, AAA don't hold a charge as long and you have to replace them often (having had a previous camera that only took AA batteries.)6) Overall operation: Either my kids are secretly devils (which I doubt) or I just can't really figure out how to prevent red-eye. Even using the red-eye reduction doesn't help. Shutter can be slow to respond, especially if the battery juice is running down. I try to snap the shot before the action happens (anticipate the shot.) The kids (ages 7 & 10) can use the camera with ease and I don't worry about them dropping it in the water (like our son did when he was 2...the camera was NOT waterproof, but did work again after 6 months of sitting around in a drawer.)As mentioned above, we have been 100% satisfied with this camera. It fits our needs as an active family who wanted a no-fuss, waterproof, "tough" camera!
I'm using this filter on a 5D Mark II with a 24-70mm L lens. filter does everything Tiffen says it will do thus far. I have other Tiffen filters and am very happy with them. I was not a fan of the way Amazon (and yes it was Amazon not an independant vendor) packed and shipped this filter. Thankfully it didn't get damaged. However, it was extremely dirty with a film of scum on it. It cleaned off after a thorough cleaning. I normally buy from B&H Photo, but they were on holiday thru october 3rd and I needed the filter sooner than that. Shipping was very fast even for 2nd day air. but i apparently should've paid more for professional packaging. All in all, I greatly enjoy this filter.
Pretty solid printer. I usually print documents in the economy mode and the quality is reasonable and fast. It is a bit loud and took quite awhile to set up. I have been using it for about a month with no problems.
i bought this dvd/cd player for my little girl to have as we travel back and forth. it comes with no car adapter, no charger,and i was told by techs that i am not able to use mines because i need rechargeable batteries. which is very expensive. not a good idea for a child or anyone else. think hard before purchasing this booga.
What can be said about a lens hood? That it fits well and does its job. I only ever bought one generic lens hood (years ago), but that cured me of trying to save money. It was so tight that I worried about damaging the front lens lip. From that time on, my hoods have been genuine Canon. Yes, they cost more, but they fit properly, they snap into place, and they are lined by felt to eliminate all glare and reflection. Sometimes there is a reason a product costs more; and sometimes you get what you pay for. With a decent lens, I don't want to skimp on a hood for it. End of argument!
I have spent 2-3 hours trying to getting this unit to function. The internal light comes on, the computer says there is a device out there, but can't get it to work. Probably my lack of understanding, but the printed guideance leaves something to be desired. I'm going to try it on another computer.
Loved these so much that I bought a second pair when the first got caught in a dispute between my pocket and a doorknob.
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...
I purchased one of these exact models about 3 years ago and I love it. Still works great. Scroll wheel is fluid, clicks provide good feedback yet not overly loud and clacky.I purchased a 2nd one for my office last week. Seems like a totally different mouse. Very harsh, rough, jittery scroll wheel. Loud & clumsy button clicks. Cord is super kinked. The quality on these has really gone down. I would speculate that the factory in China was switched to a different one.Look for something else. This performs like bottom of the barrel mice.
This fan is not quiet if you are not use to servers. If you desire little or no noise, leave it on low or else medium and high may be too loud for you.For me, the CFM to noise ratio is good enough for the price so I'm very happy with 5 of these fans controlling air flow in my chassis.
works great. i use it with my nikon D7000. it feels like it can hold a really big camera in place. even with the velcro i strap it on a rail or a post and its not going any where. this literally replaces my huge tripod i was lugging around strapped in my camera bag when i go around the city taking photos WHILE on my bike. its great as well because since im not carrying a huge expensive tripod people do not think im carrying expensive equipment.
I ordered this product because of a stack of VHS-C tapes that I had. I opened it slowly like it said to, placed the C tape in and it works just fine.
I bought these at guitar center for $70 using a coupon I had attained. Been testing them out on my bass amp, my friends piano and guitar amp and my laptop. The sound quality is amazing and I can hear every bass line very clearly. Not much to complain here I am very satisfied, specially with the muting from outside noises.
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+++
I'm not an early adopter, and could have gone through life just fine without one of these, but... my away-at-college, freshman daughter called last week wanting to visit a friend in another city over fall break. She's never driven cross-country alone, and never been to the city she wants to drive to next week, and she's only been driving for two years... "hmmm, sounds like a good excuse to try out one of those Garmin things," I thought. A friend put me on to Garmin's stock last November, I've almost tripled my money in that investment, so I thought it was worth looking into... if the stock's doing that well, there must be something to the product, right?I'm completely sold on these things, and although I was confused before purchase, simply because of the huge number of devices offered by Garmin, I think I made the right choice. As far as I can tell, this model is the least expensive one that comes with Bluetooth capability. I find that very handy. Not only can you talk on your cell phone through the c550 as if it were a speaker-phone, make & receive calls as well as text messages, it will also load your cell phone's phone book... you can scroll down the list of names & numbers in your cell phone right on the Garmin's touch-screen... much easier to do when driving than having to look down at your phone. Even better, this device can connect to as many as 5 different bluetooth devices (one at a time). Every member of my immediate family now has their cell-phone tied to the Garmin... you can switch what's "Bluetoothed" to the Garmin via a few strokes on the touch-screen... very easy to do.My only gripes are these: the info is a little dated... for example, some restaurants shown in the c550 don't exist any more, in some cases for a year or more... maybe they should try to update that list as often as they update the street maps. That doesn't bother me a great deal, but some. The only real gripe I have is that the speakers don't work as well as I wish they did. In a really, really quiet car, they're fine. You don't have to turn the Garmin's volume up all the way and you can hear as well as understand the directions. In a car that has the least bit of road noise, like mine, I have to turn up the volume all the way, so that the speech comes out a little distorted, and it makes me think I may blow the speakers by keeping it turned up to max. volume all the time. The speakers are on the sides of the device, toward the back... I assume they were too big to put on the front of the box, but where they are now aims them at the sides of the car... if they can't be in front, would they be better in the back if they were aimed at the windshield? Maybe more sound would bounce off the windshield back to me better? I'll leave that to Garmin's designers... it's something that would improve the device in my opinion.All-in-all, very happy. This is one cool, useful gadget. Love the Bluetooth capability, don't really need the mp3 player. This is a very, very easy device to use too.
My mail was miss delivered. And they resent the memory card. It works great on my old imac. Love this product and this company. And if I want I can put it on my Dell Inspron 6000 notebook computer. COOL!
I love Music. The type varies from Jazz ... to Country ... to Soul ... to rock ... to electronic ... to classical and so on. I usually listen to music through really good headphones so I can hear everything in the music. But after a while that gets tough on the ears so I decided to get speakers that were better than the ones I had. I was tired of the built-in, underpowered laptop speakers I was using (when I didn't use headphones). I used to plug in my Altec Lansing speakers and sub-woofer with my laptop, but found it was just too much for my apartment. Besides, it was tough controlling the mids and highs I wanted from that set of speakers (even though there were bass and treble adjustment knobs on it). So that left me longing for a set of speakers that DID work well.I came across these Bose Series II speakers one day and they looked like something I could use. They didn't cost too much and I'd done well by Bose products in the past so I bought 'em.I gotta say, I was REALLY surprised at the full sound coming from these speakers. The sound was rich, deep and colorful. There's plenty of amplification pushing the sound through and I was thoroughly impressed by that. I finally got the mid and high ranges I wanted and didn't even need a separate sub woofer! These 2.0's already produce PLENTY of low end. EQ can ease out any heaviness of the sound.In summary, I'd buy them again. They sound great when plugged into my DVD player, XBOX or computer... They're small enough to travel with ... and they deliver REALLY GREAT SOUND without requiring that you turn the volume way up. This is great for apartment dwellers. Some reviewers might call them underpowered, but I'm definitely disagreeing with that. This set of speakers has plenty of power to go around. Especially for what they're designed to serve as. Bose seems to pioneer the art of packing big sound into small packages. These speakers aren't the typical, hollowed out pieces of plastic with cheap stuff inside. So Thanks to Bose for another great product.
I recently purchased this camera after owning the SD200 for three years. The SD800 is such a delight to play with and offers cool features like the color accent and face detection. The color accent sporatically picks up colors that the sun is shining on mostly. I'm still learning to work it, but the screen is a little more grainy prior to pressing the shutter button, but it comes out 100x better once the picture is taken. The wide angle lens is an awesome plus. The size is a little thicker than my SD200 and maybe a little heaver, but I'm really pleased with it thus far.
I had read every review online here. Mostly all good review, but I dont think this is a great product. If you are going for good sounds, pls DO NOT get this item. This item will not do it for your need. It's too soft and not loud enough.
this is a real good wireless router for its price (i got it for just $16)!.It configures pretty easily and works with all known operating systens. it may be getting old cause its not 802.11g which is the latest standard... but believe me it doesn't make much of a difference if ur trying wireless for the very 1st time!
awsome to see quality at this price.think drummers/ bass players in a live room, and then dont try these with anything eslse.these are hot and will make you sweaty, and these excel at thier job.every drummer bassist i have recorded with wants to buy them.... i tellem, amazon dude, amazon.your definately going to need an extension 1/4" adapter /extender option that they sell, cord is not long enough IMHO.
I use the Cool Lift for my 10.1" Toshiba netbook and my boyfriend's 17" Toshiba laptop and it works perfectly for both. No electricity needed, it makes typing much more comfortable, and it's so small and lightweight, I can slip it in the same bag I carry my netbook in. I had my doubts about how effectively it could keep my computer cool, but it works brilliantly and you can't beat the price!
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.
I like the fact that they're designed to keep sweat out. The sound quality is good and they do stay on your head while exercising. The bad part: the design!The foldability is great, but the joint at which the ear piece bends is EXTREMELY fragile. I've broken two pairs already in one month, I will not be buying the fold ups any more. I took the headphones off my head and bam! One side snapped. To buy them at a store costs $20...not for me
Very high tech design. Great sound range. Very comfortable for hours. Great price. Would recommend them.
I have used this case for years. It is very solid and well made and protects your vials against mishaps. The hinge on mine broke after about 7 or 8 years of daily use - no complaints! I just bought an exact replacement, because there is nothing better for this purpose. Its terrific for traveling as well. If you are an insulin vial user, this is a must-have item.
No sooner had I mounted the new garmin GPS in my car than the rubber suction cup cracked rendering this whole device worthless. It lasted me all of 15 seconds before it failed. I felt totally ripped off.
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).
Kept dropping the signal. When I upgraded the firmware, it didn't work and after painfully waiting for CS, they said that my warranty was void because the firmware was beta version. Better invest more and get a better router
This flash makes a perfect match with the 7D. One of the main differences between this and the 580 EX II is that the 580 can control other flash units as a master. Luckily the 7D (And 60D) have this ability built in! This allows you to set up the flash on its own tripod where it can be close to the action and activated remotely from the camera. Also, the 430 EX II has a nice focusing assist which you should notice the results from the first time you use it. Awesome product!This flash throws a lot more light than the built in flash. Also, you are able to aim the light where you want it. If you are in a room with light colored ceilings you can aim the flash up or at an angle and have the flash be reflected from up 'above' which removes a lot of the harshness in your images.
I love this mouse, it requires no cleaning, it's very accurate and it has more than enough buttons. I loved it so much that I bought another one after the first one died about 3 months after I bought it. Now 6 months later the same exact problem I had with the first one started again. The mouse goes offline for no reason. Shaking it side to side would sometimes make it come back but most of the times it was just dead. So I pried it open and took great pleasure in ripping it apart and taking my vengeance on the mouse. What pisses me off the most is that inside the mouse everything looks very high quality and for the amount of money that I paid for it, it should be. So my advice is to save your money and the heartache because you'll end up loving the mouse too much it will break your heart and your pocket book in a few months.
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.
I bougth this product months ago and it works fine, but now dont work I change the batteries but nothing its dead
I am really grateful that I used a car adapter splitter to plug my iPod with this power cord as the power cord blew out my splitter instead of my iPod. I have had no problems in the past using my splitter with my CD player, etc. I feel really uneasy about using this power cord directly into my car plug with my iPod. The fuse blew and I don't even know where to find another one but I don't want to use it again anyway.
Screen: The screens are both excellent. The Sony has a definite edge in sharpness and overall quality, but the iPaq is more colorful and brighter. The edge goes to Sony because for reading small text, the Sony wins. Sony 340x480, iPaq 340x240. It does make a difference.Form factor: The Sony is nice and slim, but about an inch too long to be comfortable in a shirt pocket. The clamshell is also awkward, and I almost never use the keyboard. On the plus side, the flip screen protects it, nice solid metal case. The iPaq is also slim, but wait. It's rounded and feels "slippery." Add the standard plastic screen protector case, it gets bigger. Add anything else (like an adapter for Compact Flash, or wireless) and it's as thick as paperback book and HEAVY. Edge to Sony.Apps: Apps for both were ok. I found that unlike PalmOS apps, most PocketPC apps cost money, not as big of a shareware community around PocketPC. Some PocketPC apps I liked better than Palm, some Palm apps I liked better than PocketPC.Text and email and spreadsheets were all the same, but again, edge to Sony because the fonts looked better. Slight edge to iPaq, because you can always get rid of the keyboard for more screen real estate (we have to wait for Palm OS 5 from Sony before we can do this.)Toys: Sony has the camera. Nice, but not great. iPaq was simply stellar with MP3 playback with a MUCH better internal speaker, and did great with video. But I found a lot of PalmOS shareware video players that also kicked [...] I wish the Sony had a decent built in speaker, because it has the better MP3 player, but you need to use headphones or external speakers to listen to music. The iPaq you can hear across the room with zero distortion.The iPaq has built in BlueTooth. What they don't tell you is that you need a BlueTooth receiver, and those get pricey. It should have built in Wi-Fi instead like the Toshiba does at this price. You can add wireless to the iPaq, but hold onto your wallet - at least [$$$] more. And more bulky add-on adaptors. Sony has no public wireless add-on plans for the Clie, but a BlueTooth Memory Stick is available overseas and wireless is rumored.Sync: It was nice that PocketPC autosyncs, PalmOS you have to force Hot Sync. Transferring files was easier with the PocketPC OS. But again, big plus for Sony since I all need was a hot sync/charging cable, the iPaq uses a very bulky cradle with a ton of wires (I suppose there is an aftermarket one like the Sony has.) Memory: The Clie has 16 megs internal and I added a 128 meg Memory Stick. BIG plus - you can run some apps off the stick - nice! The iPaq has 48 megs in ROM, 64 in RAM, and you can add more with a Smart Media card. Edge to Sony again. It has less internal memory, but PalmOS apps are also MUCH smaller than their PocketPC counterparts, so you can run more apps with less memory. I was surprised at how quickly I ran into memory issues on the iPaq.Neither PDA wins points for the memory form factor.One other point. In two weeks, the Sony locked up once. The iPaq froze three times in two days, not a good sign.All things being considered, and after testing several apps for both platforms (including mapping, games, multimedia, presentation programs, web browsing/clipping, email, etc.) the two units were similar and neck and neck.I waffled between the two for three days, but the verdict is in.Sony wins. Bottom line is that the iPaq costs [$$$] more than the top end Sony. It also gets quickly tops [$$$] when you add wireless and other features. This is bad enough, but the form factor is a killer. The iPaq is simply too bulky even in a standard configuration - I don't want to carry a paperback book from meeting to meeting.I'll keep an eye on the iPaq line, but for now the Sony and PalmOS still offer the best bang for the tech buck. To win me back, the iPaq needs: 340x480, built in Wi-Fi, better form factor/screen protection,[$$$]off the price. Then I'd look at it again.I expect that by the time we see this unit, Sony will have PalmOS 5 support, a better built in camera, and Wi-Fi as well.
The stand helps keep my lap cool without using a blanket and also seems to allow the notebook stay a bit cooler overall. It's lightweight and very sturdy.
The antenna boosts the range somewhat and is much cheaper than upgrading all netword nodes to a newer wireless standard that promises more range. A nice feature of the DWL-M60AT is that is can be directed where you need it. My router is the corner of my house and I don't want to boost the signal to neighbors across the street. An advantage of having an antenna separate from the router is that one can elevate the antenna without moving the router.
I just bought the stowaway keyboard and it works great for writing emails, notes, etc... But I had one problem w/ the first one I got from Comp. USA. The &quot;t&quot; key didn't always work as well as it should have. Every now and then I'd have to really concentrate on hitting the button to get it to work. All the other keys worked great though and the new one that I have seems to have not problems. Overall it's a great little item but I'd buy it for the same price from a store in your area so you don't have to pay to return it if it is defective. Awesome product though and I'm not as worried about breaking it as I am of breaking my visor so it's pretty sturdy, but then you can see for yourself if you go to Comp USA or somewhere that they sell it in a store rather than online. Happy shopping.KC
the cd/dvd does not work properly. the screan does not stay on. I have sent the seller an email, to let him know about the problem and has not respond back. I told him that I dont want my money bank I just want a new screan. please respond to this email. thank u
My stereo never sounded so good. I didn't realize what I was missing. It required a littel metal to be taken off for them to fit but not that difficult at all to install.
I bought this for my teenager to replace the earbuds that came with a cheap mp3 player. He says the sound quality is much better, it hasn't fallen apart, and I liked the price. 5 stars.
I bought the Emerson ITone iE600BK Home Audio System to use with my ipod. My wife liked it since it would also play CD's. Well, we are both disappointed. We now only use it for the radio feature which can be static radio if the little line antenna is sitting just right or is blocked by anything. It worked ok with my first ipod, although I had to take off the case so it would fit in the slot. Now I have an iPod touch and it doesnt work with it at all. It charges it so I guess that is a feature, but it doesnt play from it. The CD player is hit and miss, as it has issues with many CD's. Unfortunately I like the look of this unit so I bought 2, I wish I would have looked further. I highly recommend getting a unit with an Aux line rather than the slip in models.
Advantages1. Good balance; Enough bass - I don't miss the woofer2. TrueSpace technology - your ears will like it3. Small size and nice look;Disadvantages1. Speakers aimed at the desktop user. No swivel stands2. Bass can be overwhelming sometimes;
This product has done what it claims to do, which is to provide a really convenient way of connecting MP3 and selected streaming radio to the home stereo system. Unlike some reviewers here, I have been able to create long playlists and individual albums which conveniently play all tracks. My installation was hampered only when I bothered to call Linksys user support for questions about DNS and server setup. Documentation is insufficient.BEWARE if you don't have the time, patience or expertise to experiment with the latest Linksys products, such as the WMLS11B, then avoid them. Linksys had clear user documentation and reasonably helpful customer service in the past. Now both are inadequate if not misleading. The technical support personal are ill-informed, incapable of understanding fundamental questions and reluctant to seek higher-level assistance. Until Linksys decides to correct its support problems, novices or people who don't want to wing it alone should avoid new Linksys products.
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.
First bought SD900 only to realize that it had no stability. Then got the SD800 and the wide lens + stability is far better than the advantagous of the 10M pixel SD900. BUY THE SD800
I just returned my 4508 for a refund, so consider the source.One day out of the box, my machine died. I returned everything and, two weeks later, received my repaired unit. Then, I noticed that the Commercial Advance feature wasn't working. "Well, your replacement unit came with the old software. We will put you on the list for the latest version. Can't say when it will be available, but should be downloaded to your unit in two weeks or so." Huh?When my ReplayTV worked at all, I found it 'okay'. Picture degradation was significant. I used the same cabling as for my VCR. I found the signal throughput was significantly worse for the ReplayTV. Software was very user friendly, and, on the one day when it worked, the Commercial Advance feature was quite good.The general idea of ReplayTV is good, bordering on great. But for [the] total cost..., I expected much better performance and service.Since I have yet to get my refund, my 'divorce' isn't final....
I bought four of these SD cards for about $20.00. The same items at Best Buy would have cost $68.00 They also came with a plastic case which I wasn't expecting. I have to use a screwdriver to open the case, that's why the four stars instead of five. Make sure you spend an extra $5 on something to get the Free Shipping. It's nice to have extra cards around for pictures and video on my camera.
I purchased three of these cards(for myself and my kids). Installation of each card went well(no problem with win XP) configured each machine and we were on line in minutes with great range from each machine to the router(router is in the basement) I would hightly recommend this product to anyone who is thinking of going wireless!!
I purchased this privacy filter for my husband's laptop. He travels on airplanes a lot and needed to shield confidential information from prying eyes. It was very easy to install and gives him the privacy he needs. It was pricey, but it does the job well. I would highly recommend this product if you have a need for privacy while working on your laptop.
When I saw that BOSE had a 2 speaker set that also had dual input sources, I ran to the nearest store! As I write this review, I'm listening to some Celine CDs on them in fact. The speakers have a good dynamic range of sound and I'm quite impressed by them. I also heard their companion 3 speaker set which had a lot of bass compared to these, but too much bass isn't a good thing for a desk at my office - it would disturb others. These speakers look great, sound clear - and have a little bit of heft to them - there's some quality for you.I'd say its the best sound your going to get for an office environment without subwoofer (which are a pain for an office anyway). For home computers for normal listening, they would be suitable as well. It all depends what you do - I wanted accurate music reproduction - so I'm pleased. If I was a big movie watcher, I'd probably go with their Companion 3 or another brand's offerings. The dual input is perfect for my two PCs at my desk :-).The only negative (which might be a positive for some) is that there is no light on the front indicating that it is plugged in. Also - no way to turn them off from what I can tell...just a volume nob. Regardless, I'm very pleased and looking forward to many years of great music listening.
Using other chat clients I had no problems, but with Microsoft Lync for some reason there was a ringing noise. Oh well.
This is a great printer which prints fast in normal mode. It will also print on very small envelopes and note cards (as it can handle small photographic paper as well). I do not use it for photographs/photo paper, so I cannot comment on those features.
Just got it today and set everything up. The case is super quiet and the blue LED up front is a nice touch. If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing csae for your living room or family room and want it to blend seamlessly with your other furniture and not stick out like a sore thumb, this is definitely the case for you. The piano black finish matches the rest of my electronic goodies and looks pretty sharp!Setup was easy. I was essentially just transferring everything over from another case (also by Antec, the Aria...wonderful case also but a little to cramped to work in but looks great). The only real complaint I have, and actually it isn't really a complaint, is that the front mounted IEEE 1394 connector might just be a hair short. I am using a Micro ATX Mobo and the connecting cord BARELY reaches. With a standard ATX board...I don't know if it would make it or not (I have a Foxxconn Mobo and the 1394 connector is in an awkward spot). The front USB and front audio connectors reached with room to spare, however and there really was no maneuverability problems inside the case. The hard drive cage is removable and even has rubber grommets where you attach the drives to dampen some of the noise. Their is a 92mm exhaust fan directly behind the HDD cage and also a 80mm fan on the front right. On the front left is the power supply which would seem to be in an awkward place but works perfectly and is super quiet!Once everything was assembled, it was noticeably quieter than the Antec Aria and I think it looks fabulous. Well worth the money, and Amazon has it the cheapest anywhere! Go to COMPUSA and look at it and open it then come back to Amazon and order it here.***EDIT*** 11/16/04 The above reviewer refers to the fact that Amazon.com had the wrong pictures of the interior but have since been removed. He neglected to mention if he or she even bought it or not! The other two pictures of the case with the television above it is from my own home setup in my living room. Take it from me, a very satisfied customer, this is an awesome product. Pay no attention to the above review since all he wanted to do was bring down the rating of this outstanding product. Repeat: 5 stars.
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.
As usual when I need something Amazon has it, and at the best price!! Our phone went dead, and we wanted the manufacturers battery. Found it here for an excellent price. I do not know how long this one will last, but the original one lasted a long time.
It's no wonder that people aren't seeing a big difference in speed; point and shoot, prosumer P&S;, and entry-level dSLR cameras aren't going to be able to write to the card fast enough. Take a look at Rob Galbraith's CF database:http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007The SanDisk Extreme III is almost always the fastest when the card becomes the limiting factor.
OK, we thought this was a good deal, since there were plenty of good reviews and it was only a hundred dollars. We figured we couldn't lose. We were wrong.The receiver worked fine at first. Then, after three months of light use, it froze in the on position: no controls worked. The remote did not do anything, and we could not adjust the volume. It was just "on" at 28 volume, permanently. When we cut the power to see if it would reset, it went 100% dead. Nothing.It was never subjected to any shocks, dropping, or abuse of any kind.We saw we had a 2 year warranty, so we decided to check for a service center nearby. The Sherwood website, which is written in almost incomprehensible Engrish, had a broken page for finding a service center: server-side scripting made it impossible to click any links. When I wrote to Sherwood, they told me to ship it to their Buena Park address...at my expense.Epic Fail.So, dead after 3 months, no service, and a laughably unusable website.You could buy it and get lucky: some people apparently do. But look at how many 1 star reviews there are and then ask yourself, "Do I feel lucky?" My advice is not to gamble: spend money on a better receiver, and DO NOT buy any Sherwood product, unless you want to be left high and dry with no customer service, and a warranty that is a useless.
I bought the Sangean ATS-404 for my wife for Christmas 2004. I found the sound output rather amazing for such a small package. AM reception wasn't great but adequate. FM was fine. SW left much to be desired. My wife was born and raised in Africa and I bought this radio with the idea she might pickup stations from South Africa or Kenya. We could get very few stations at all and none from Africa.And the worst has been after less than six months use I found the radio sitting in a pool of "radio blood" this morning. I suppose some large capacitor inside leaked (no, it wasn't batteries). So now it doesn't work. Seems like a lot of money to spend on what is essentially a small FM transistor radio.If you have to buy Sangean, better spend some extra money on a service policy. Better yet, buy anything but Sangean.
I have only had my Ipod for 3 days but I know that every other product on the market is a step backward. The most important qualities are the ease of operation in downloading music and audiobooks (why I bought it!), the compact size and sleek design (it feels good in your hand). Last but definitely not least, you have no idea how large 15 gb is!! I am so excited to have this product, which I will use constantly. Contary to what I may have thought before, this is one "gadget" that is definitely worth the price. I have many...I know! Try it. You won't regret the investment. AB, Springfield,Ma
This is an excellent eyepiece for viewing planets one I think should have been included with my 6" dobOrion SkyQuest XT6 Classic Dobsonian TelescopePackaging is excellent, Orion ships the eyepiece with endcaps fitted over both sides to protect the lenses so one can snap them on easily when the eyepiece is not in use.
Battery worked perfectly. Held charge perfectly. Strong as original battery. Would purchase again. Packed nicely and received promptly.
Good for my intended purposes. I use it mainly for close-up shots. The video is good, but NO SOUND! (it does not have a built-in microphone). It uses two AA regular or rechargable batteries (saves money on batteries). The built-in memory is handy if you don't need a lot of memory (at any one given time), but it also has a memory slot for an Olympus XD-picture card (a negative, since it is proprietary).
I use these as studio head phones for a internet pod cast. I also use them from time to time for music. For the money they do the job. They are pretty good for blocking out outside noise. The little sound switch is about the only useless thing on these phones. Although, I have to admit that my ears are not what they used to be. The cord is nice and long and the foam ear covers are large and as close to old school head phones you can get with out spending a ton of money. These totally enclose your ears. If you want a decent budget set of head phones that are comfy. These will fit the bill.
This is a wonderful product. The design is so beautiful, the weight is so light that I can carry it eassily in my pocket. The picture quality is superb, much much better than a Nikon digital camera I had before. It's a perfect digital camera I have ever owned.
Nice quality. I was so glad to find this hard to get frame size. Perfect for the picture I have - looks great!
This was my first try at using a webcam. I bought one for myself, and one for my less technically savvy girlfriend. She's never had to ask for help. I'm impressed with the simple installation and plug-n-play performance. The software is quite good and feature-laden without being overwhelming. We tend to chat late at night and the images at low lighting levels is more than acceptable. As pleased as I am with the product, and it's attractive design, I'm not sure I would have purchased it without the rebate. It's worth [...]-[...]bucks.
been very disappointed with the camera. i've used to travel to 12 different countries and the pic quality is good but way too slow to capture any large files other than normal and zooms so slow that it is painful. but i am selling mine if you want to buy one.
This is definitely heavy duty. Well constructed and works great. Highly reccomend this product- a very good upgrade and at a great price!
I bought this cute little Tv to take on road trips and for entertainment while I'm in the bathtub. The screen is small, but adequate. If you're going on a long road trip it's great to watch movies on or even hook up your PS2.
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.
I am very happy with these headphones. I use them primarily for watching TV, and the long cord and inline volume control makes them well-suited for the job. They are also very comfortable and the audio quality is good.The only downside is that the included 1/4" adapter was flaky and made the audio crackle, but I already had one. I would still say that for the price there is none better, so these headphones get 5 stars.PS. Like other reviews said, the description is wrong. It does not come with an extension cord, but just one long one.
These lens covers are cheap, flimsy and don't fit well. It would cost me more than they are worth to send them back. The claimed sizes are a little off too. On the pair I received they are so loose they fall off the binoculars when I tilt them lens down. I've had to tape them on to keep from losing them.
I love my zoom.. it works great with my NIKON'S. I would and have recommended this to other people. It was money well spent!
I bought this router six months before and struggling to get this work for me. I have tried all means to get this work(firmware updates, re-installing the router many times, all the options available in the internet) but no luck. I would not recommend this product to any one. PLEASE DO NOT BUT THIS PRODUCT.
Super easy set-up but 11 months later this router stopped working. It started shutting down and restarting all the time. I updated the firmware and still the same issue. I called customer support and they walked me through some set-up tweaks. The router worked for two-weeks and then same problems. They called a couple of times but I missed their calls. I called them back and they walk me through the same set-up and firmware upgrades I've already done. The router worked while i was on the phone (of course). They told me if I still had problems that I could just called back to have it replaced. Of course, one week later the router stops working again, and they never called to check on it so I called on what happened to be the day that was exactly one year from the purchase date (dec 18, 2006 to dec 18, 2007). They told me it was out of warranty now and they could not do anything unless I wanted to pay for support. I'm shopping around for a better router now.
Although the documentation says that you can stop this product from broadcasting the SSID the option is not available when you try to do it. Netgear support has confirmed this is a problem and said that it is releasing new firmware but can't confirm the date. This is a very basic security feature that should be available on all wireless routers. I would not purchase until new firmware is released.
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.
These are ideal headphones for someone whos looking for great quality sound. These even cancel noise better than the Bose Quiet Comforts 2. My only concern for them was the weight. After a while of wearing these headphones I noticed my neck was getting very tired. Plus the wire is very long and curly which can become annoying at times, but overall I recomend these headphones.
Bought this to upgrade my sony vaio vgn-250e from 1GHz to 2GHz. The upgrade was smooth and encounted no problems. My computer is now much faster.
I was a bit skeptical about spending this kind of money on a lens for my camera but I have to say that it makes a huge difference in getting the right shots as I'm able to zoom in and out effortlessly and capture great pictures. It's a great addition to my Canon SLR Camera.
What can I say, after trying several after market batteries, I finally gave up. All the after market batteries I tried seemed to loose their charge fairly quickly without even being used, the genuine Nikon battery is holding it's charge when I'm not using it, plus I am getting a lot more shots per battery. I use the battery grip for my D90 and another problem I had with the after market batteries, is that the right battery would run down and the camera would not see the left battery, this problem went away with the genuine Nikon battery.This is just from my experience, I'm not trying to knock and particular after market battery, but for my own use, I'm only going to buy the genuine article from now on.
I've never had any trouble with any of the pc computers I use them on... though I think a friend of mine couldn't use them on an old macbook pro... I think there's a disclaimer for certain players listed on the package about it and a firmware update was required. I don't know if thats the same with newer macs.
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.
This is the second Wacom tablet I own and the third tablet in general. The other wacom is the 9 x 12. Which, at the time, I thought was the greatest. And the Hyperpen (my first tablet for a starving artist)... well, don't. Don't buy it. Stay away. Horrid thing. Save up and get a small wacom.With the purchase of my 6 x 11 i realized that it just feels right. The size is not so large it becomes unmanageable but big enough to use with my dual 19 inch monitors. And, with proportional aspect ratio on it does not waste a lot of the tablet area.The touch stripes are useful but really not necessary. Only with it sitting in your lap pushed back from the keyboard does it really offer any usability.The 6 x 11 is just about perfect.
Fits perfectly on my 430EX II. Super light-weight. Softens harsh flash edges just enough without sacrificing much on distance. Can't beat the price and portability.
The sound is very good and the reception is clear. The flat earpieces are not as comfortable as other headphone designs, but I'm more interested in a clear signal with decent range. I recommend them.
These headphones fit over the ear very well. And because they are so adjustible, they are extremely comfortable.They stay on and don't get off my ears even during a 1 hour jog. So I'm very impressed.I use them with my IPod Nano. The sound quality of the phones is 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.
This model helped cut down on marketing calls quite a bit, but I still get at least one per night. The new model is a lot better, but I'm not going to buy that one. The state where I live, MN, just got a do not call list, which I think will work better than the Telezapper, old or new.
Bought for use in my bedroom, so I may watch TV after my wife goes to sleep. Works great for this. Sound reproduction is excellent - clear, no interference or distortion. I am thoroughly satisfied. The reproduction quality and transmission range might be more of an issue if used with a stereo for music, and/or through walls, but this is secondary for me. I haven't even tried such a setup yet. If I search for a quibble to mention, it might be the flat soft panels over the ear pads. I expected typical around-ear headphones. These are fine for me, but a few might not prefer them due to comfort or sound leakage. Neither of these issues should be a concern for most.
I haven't started school so I haven't used it too much, but the few times I have, its been amazing. I got this so I can bike to school with all my stuff and it holds everything--my mac, books, and more. The only thing against it is the fact that its huge and you need a sleeve for your laptop for some protection. Otherwise, I've loved it so far.
I bought this projector back in February of this year and so far it has given great performance. With little ambient light it looks good and with no light it looks awesome!!! I have been using it for my high def xbox 360 and hd tv broadcast. Both look great on it. I also watch some dvds on it and they dont look as good but its the dvd's fault not the projector, they are all low resolution. I have put over 200 hours on the lamp already and it is almost as bright as the day I got. The only problem I have had with it at all is the fact that it has a 2:35:1 aspect ratio setting that zooms in on a 2:35:1 ratio and makes it 1:85:1 to fit the screen. This will not work with an 1080i source so you are stuck watching it with the black bars. Other than that this machine is awesome and should provide you with a lot of watching enjoyment. I gave it a 4 star for the little ratio problem. People are so picky today and I am one of them but I think this one has been getting a bad rap from people that expect too much. Expecially from DVD, this projector is capable of giving you a great picture that anyone could watch and love even if you watch it at close ranges.You just need an HD source The only thing else I can say is get you one, you will be very happy with the huge picture, better than any big screen tv I have ever seen.Oh yeah, almost forgot, get a screen too, it makes all the difference, white walls dont make the best projecting surface!!!
I use Sony tapes in my JVC camcorder. This tape worked great. My camcorder runs like new.
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.
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 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.
The product is as described and it has withstood the more than average wear and tear. Perfect for dorm rooms etc.
They just moved my dept into some high density office space with low cube walls. Everybody can see everything you're doing as they walk past your desk. This filter took care of that problem completely. Even people who stand right next to my desk can't see what's on my screen. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the outrageous price. Nearly 80 bucks for a piece of plastic! And this is including Amazon's discount off the even more outrageous list price. But it does the job so I guess the benefits are worth the price, even if the materials are not.
I use this for all my cds works great and now I have two of them.. Its the best cd case ive owned.. I well buy more when i need to and im close to filling both up.. THX Slappa
If you are somone that doesn't know much about PSP's and wants a good cheap memory card this is for you. Here are some things about it....1. this memory card can hold around 240 songs -WITHOUT PICTURES-.(the memory may not be as big as an Ipod but you can upgrade to somthing bigger if you want. If your like me, your using this for mostly gaming so its not a big prob.)2. This memory can hold about 500-1,000 photos -WITHOUT SONGS-.
I am very happy with this toner cartridge. Quick shipping. Product exactly as described.
Pros:Sturdy, held my 24" Dell LCD without any problems (needed to be adjusted to make it stiff).Very aesthetically pleasing.Cons:Not enough room for cables in the cable management channel. It could have been that I was just trying to plug in too much, but my monitor has the inputs so I tried.Summary:I don't think I'll ever use a traditional LCD stand after using one of these. Gives me more desk space and looks very cool. Also gives me the flexibility of turning the screen without worry about knocking over everything on my desk. Recommended!
I'm going to have to give this a 1-star. I just received it and haven't taken a single photo yet. But I can already tell I'm going to have a frustrating time with it falling off of my 430EX-II. Judging from other reviews, I would have to say that sto-fen has a problem with their manufacturing; some fit well, others not. This diffuser sits so loosely that it falls off when I tilt the flash down. Think I should return this...
With a combo of my Nikon D300s+Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 and this Tamron SP AF 1.4x, I was able to get great up-close soccer photos! I can only speak for my lens combo, make sure you get the "SP" version of this TC. At 2.8, it will drop you a step to f/4.0, which is great during the morning/daytime games. In the evenings, I found I had to bump up my ISO with the above combination but cant beat it unless you have $$$$ for a 300mm f/2.8 :)
I have had several navigation systems in cars that I have purchased in recent years. This device works as well as they do and it is portable. The unit was purchased for use in a rental car for a planned trip to another part of the country. The device worked without a flaw on the trip and I have since moved it to a vehicle which does not have navigation. Because the device is so small, it requires very little storage space. I did buy a 1 gig chip to expand the capacity of map storage within the device as the chip that came with it wasn't big enough to store several maps. I recommend that anyone buying this get a 1 gig chip for it.
I have owned many pairs of headphones and earbuds over the years, and these are without questions one of the best. When you are sitting down at your desk, on the subway, or just walking down the street, these are essentially the best headphones you can get. The sound is crisp, and the bass response is very impressive. They are only $24 right now on Amazon with free shipping, and I would honestly say I would buy them for 4x that!I can't recommend them in the car, as they effectively cut out almost ALL outside sound. At the office I can't hear any phones or people around me, with the music not very loud at all. I haven't tried them on a plane, but I imagine they would be extremely good at blocking out the outside noise. As they aren't officially sound-reducing, if you can still hear the outside rumble a little bit, you can't complain.The only quality of these earbuds that isn't perfect is trying to use them while working out. I love the y-shape wire, which is perfect for running down your left side. However, when you are working out, and the cord is bouncing around, every time it knocks against something it reverberates inside your ear for a loud and annoying popping sound. After reading other reviews of this product, I would have to agree that it is annoying but you can ignore it if you aren't bouncing around too much. Other than that: best earbuds I've ever used, especially if you like completely blocking out the outside world.
I'm not an audiophile but this sub-woofer sounds great. Easy setup good cross-over range. I've placed it in the corner of a 12' X 15' den and the base is solid. Looks and sounds like a winner to me.BIC V1020 10" Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer
Don't know why, but there are two separate entries for this camera on Amazon. The other one is the "main" entry with the most reviews. Do a search for S80 and you will find both, choose the one with the most reviews.
Much better than the built in flash on my Rebel XT allowing for more flexibilty for bouncing and tilting. I love the high speed sync function when using the 430EX outdoors as a fill flash with fast lenses.Value for money is a bit dubious though as you could get a Sigma EF-530 DG Super E-TTL II for about the same price, which like the 430EX has High Speed Sync and E-TTL II plus the wireless Master function that the 430EX lacks.Still, if you don't need the Master function, the 430EX holds its value very well and is small and compact - recommended.
These speakers are a great value for the money. I am very satisfied with the sound for the cost of the speaker, they sound as good as many I have heard that cost twice as much.
I have to admit, I was skeptical at first...all I need is this cable? I previously had nine separate cables to carry the signals which now are transported through this one cable. I didn't think they could do it. The reason I needed this is that one of the nine cables in my high-end system failed. It must have been carrying electrical current, because the sheath broke and released the smoke, which was carrying the signal. Once you let the smoke out, the cable is no good. So I started shopping around online, and found this upgrade cable for just $499. I bought two of these, just in case.The one I have installed is working perfectly. The spare was a great idea, since I can display it in my Trophy Room. I have hanging around the neck of my stuffed "Sidehill Gouger", right next to the Jackelope.
We have used CoolBug on our computer for over a year, and I am about to buy Kidzmouse &quot;Marinabug&quot; for another computer. The kids (now 3 and 5) love it! Obviously, it fits their hands better than a regular mouse. A great feature is that our regular (adultoid) mouse is also hooked up and both work at the same time. That way you can get the cursor back to the correct area if it &quot;wanders away&quot;.This is the way we taught them to use the mouse. First the adult hand was on the mouse and the child's hand on top. The child can feel the mouse move and see the cursor move. Then we only clicked when the child pushed down with his finger. Then we only moved the mouse when the child moved it. Then the child did it himself. You can also do this with the adult hand over the child's, but don't click by pushing on their finger...it can hurt. I highly recommend this product!
I LOVE THIS CAMERA! The picture and video is great and so clear! It's the best purchase I've ever made.
I did months of research on various monitors and finally set my sights on the NEC LCD1970GX-BK. I appreciate the fact that stuck pixels might be a problem for some, but I didn't have any. What I did get is a remakably bright and clear display, a handsome and easily adjusted base which includes 4 additonal USB ports. In short this monitor is excellent, and is a great compliment to any high-end machine.
This product is much better than the standard 3M filter, with the viewing angle decreased and the strength of the filter increased without greatly dimming your screen. I've tested it out and can't complain. Now I can work during my flight without worrying about snooping eyes -- more distracting than anything.I did much research before purchasing this product and I'm very happy to have found this product at the right size, from a seller who was able to provide expedited shipping. The shipping was very fast, and they were able to get this to me before the 3-day weekend, and more importantly my flight! Both the seller and product are reliable. I'm very satisfied with my transaction.
i'll keep this short and just explain what i like and don't like about the Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB mp3 and video player.what i like:~~it has great color display, more than the video ipod.~~video quality looks excellent, even with small subtitles, you can see everything perfectly.~~i like the fact that it actually plays mp3s, and not the proprietary formats that ipod converts to. (important because you can use your zen vision:m as a flash drive for importing and exporting videos, pictures, and mp3/wma)~~IT PLAYS DIVX!!! i watch a lot of anime and other TV shows, so it was very important that it plays divx formats (avi), and it does. and it also plays windows media video (wmv). where the video ipod requires you to convert these formats to mp4 or quicktime movie files (they suck!).~~and for any other audio formats or video formats it doesn't support, the software it comes with allows you to convert it into a playable format, such as converting audio to mp3 or video into wmv formats to be playable on your player.~~battery life on the zen vision:m is great. roughly 2.5 hrs of video and 14 hrs of audio.~~has the fm tuner, voice recorder on it, and displays still pictures. not much to say about those features, other than the zen vision:m does a good job with it.what i don't like:~~some picture displays are pixelated.~~the wheel on the ipod is a lot better for searching through music and video files.~~a little bulkier than the video ipod.~~organizing playlists and searching through files can be somewhat troublesome, but not really a big issue.~~lack of accessories available for purchase for the zen vision:m, but not directly related to the playability of the zen vision:m....so that's it. my quick review of the Creative Zen Vision:M mp3/video player. and my recommendation: GET IT!!! you won't regret it, i know i haven't. as you can see from my review, the pros far outweigh the cons, and it's just an overall excellent player. well, i hope this has been helpful. and good luck with your Zen Vision:M player purchase.
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.
I am an avid birder. Unfortunately, I am also sixty-seven and have back trouble. Many of the best sites for birds have nowhere except the ground to sit and rest which is hard on your back and your clothes. This stool comes with me when I go to birding and it has been wonderful. It is surprisingly light to carry and easy to set up. It is also quite comfortable when you sit on it. It has enabled me to go further than I could before and has saved a lot of wear and tear on me. One other nice thing as well. When you first enter an area, the birds tend to freeze in place until they become accustomed to your presence. With this stool, you can sit quietly AND comfortably until the birds become used to you and start moving again.
First of all, for you people with a short attention span - DO NOT GET THIS CAMERA !!! Now for everyone else, this camera has been one of the biggest thorns in my side in recent memory - it started pretty good - it is easy to take video and pictures the LCD screen is good the zoom is above average for the price and the on screen picture is good. But try to move on from there. The Image Mixer software must have been written by morons. It is convuluted time consuming and not compatible with anything (except perhaps a 1985 version of Super Mario Brothers) - Then came the issue of it writing over previously recorded video for no reason - And finally it decided that anytime you removed a disc and put it back in - it had to be reformated. I contacted Sony who politly told me to use a disc rescue service and have a Sony center check it out - I have been on many boards that talked about the same problems - I have never kicked myself so much over a piece of electronics - Avoid it at all costs
I can fire this up in San Jose and drive to Los Angeles without having to change the station. And when I have to change the station, it's easy and straightforward to do. I am much happier with this transmitter than I was with a previous transmitter from a different company. If you don't want to buy a new car with Sync, try this instead!
If you are looking for a flash for your SLR then you really only have two choices, this or the 580EX. The lower-end flash would be a waste of money and space because it doesn't provide much more then your camera's pop-up flash.The flash is very impressive; you can setup just about any bizarre exposure you want on your camera and the flash will produce enough light to make the picture actually come out (with-in its limits). Bounce flash is really helpful for shooting near-by subjects; it greatly reduces the hash shadows that often ruin indoor pictures against white walls. I am very happy with the recharge time. At close range you can normally get 2 or 3 very quick shoots in before having to wait at all; after that it is still pretty fast. When it has to fire hard it recharges in a couple of seconds on good batteries. If you have the original Digital Rebel then the 430EX also adds flash compensation control.I don't own a 580 so I can't really comment on the advantages. It has a longer range, color temperature information, -3 down angle and wireless master mode; it is also larger. At the time I bought this one the 580 was twice the price so I didn't even consider it; the prices have come down a little, so it may be worth looking at. You should also keep in mind that the 430 does support wireless slave mode, so if you buy a 580 down the road you can still use this flash as a slave.A few tips:1. Always keep spare batteries; weak batteries cause very slow recharge times on distance shoots.2. Always watch for the flash icon in the view finder. If you are shooting quickly in low-light and you happen to press the shutter before the flash has recharged you could find your self having to wait through a completely useless 10" exposure.3. If you find that you have a tendency to accidentally tap the Depth of Field Preview button the side of the camera then you probably want to use the flash's custom feature to disable "Depth of Field Preview Illumination" (I think that is how its worded). Normally the flash strobes when that button is pressed; which annoys your subjects and forces you to wait about 5 seconds for the flash to recycle.
Contacted Sakar Intl and they sent me replacements !!
Apple delivers excellent value this this computer. A lot of people say Macs are more expensive than PCs, but this computer proves them wrong. If you price out a comparably equipped leading brand PC with the same software and hardware that comes with this computer, you'll find the Mac is a little cheaper. Additionally, you need not worry about spyware and viruses with Mac OS X. If you want to use your computer for anything beyond surfing the web and checking e-mail, I highly recommend this computer.
The 7100 does not calculate the shortest time route and takes you on round about routes. This has happened to me on more than one occasion while using the system on very familiar routes using different settings. When the unit was set for fast route which means fast roads not fastest time it took me on a route that was not the shortest time route. If you set it for shortest route it will provide a shortest distance route which may not be the shortest time route.I called Navigon and spoke to their technical support and general support people. They were unable to provide a solution to correct the problem.This was very disappointing since I know Navigon is a very good and respected supplier of GPS systems in Europe. To bad they did not wring out all the kinks before rolling this out in North America.Amazon is allowing me to return the item.
I shopped around quite a bit before I found this item. I now have one for every SLR camera and every pair of binos in the house. Why you would want a strap around your neck is beyond me. This item takes the pressure off your neck and prevents the camera or binos from flopping around when you walk. I don't know why these are marketed only for binos, because they are just as useful for cameras. I found several more expensive versions of this item, but this one works great. Nothing fancy--just very functional and a good value. I am delighted with it.
I have had ear canal phones for my ipod, and a small set of bluetooth headphones for my office.The bluetooth headphones finally wore out so I bought these as a replacement.I sit by my computer, so wired or wireless really isn't an issue.I have to say I am amazed the difference the nc makes. I never realized how noisy my work was until I put on these headphones.They are comfortable, cancel the noise in the environment, and play good clean music.Maybe some are better, but these are good for me.Well worth the money in my opinion.
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!
I was eyeing these buds eversince they showed up on the shelves of Cos***. They recently had a coupon sale and offered $10 off which I thought was good enough although shelling out $69 for earbuds still seemed high for me, but I thought "ehhh these are probably very good ones".As a semi-pro musician on the side, I am very particular in sound quality and have access to studio quality equipment. I must admit that I was very impressed with the appearance and total packaging of the vmoda. My wife saw them and immediately wanted one for herself. I read somewhere that you have to break-in the buds and let it play for atleast a week to get the sound right which I did... I set my mp3 player at a comfortable listening level and left it alone playing thru the buds. After about 30 hours of continuous playing, I picked it up, filled with excitement and started to try enjoying them. This is when I noticed that no matter what I did, the bass although powerful, sounded muddy, boomy and kinda drowned out the rest of the ranges. I tried adjusting the sound setting on my mp3 player and even messed with the equalizer setting to no avail... and yes this is a high end mp3 player with quality mp3 files the lowest quality files ripped at 192kbps. My wife's ipod earphones although lacking the bass sounded better than the vmoda. I just couldn't get the mid and high range I mean I could hear them but it was like I was listening from outside of someone elses car like one reviewer mentioned. This even when I had turned off all the bass options on the mp3 player.Anyway, I was going to continue hoping that it gets better during the "break-in" period (which I thought I had done already) but then I got an email from Cos*** which had a link to another vmoda lookalike that they were having a special on (the lenntek sonix). So I ordered those and returned the vmoda. I couldn't have made a better decision! Read my other review on the Sonix. You too might like that a lot better not to mention they cost less than half!
i just have too say that this mic an headset it great and at such a low price i couldnt have gone wrong clearness in the mic and the headphones i recommend this one too anyone lookin too buy a mic an headset like this
These headphones work just as well as the Bose and cost a lot less. I used these for the first time on a flight and couldn't even tell I was on a plane. They also work great with an I Pod. I would recommend them to anyone looking for noise-cancelling headphones particularly for traveling.
I just received this polarizer in the mail today and I am blown away by its effectiveness. This is the first polarizer I've ever owned so I'm not an expert, but I think it is definitely worth the price. I will upload some photos for demonstration.The polarizer itself feels extremely solid and well-built, and looks beautiful for what it's worth. It is extremely easy to use, and fun to experiment with. The rotating ring spins very smoothly.I highly recommend this product for any photographer, especially if you do landscape photography. I think it is a terrific investment.
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.
This product was used on an office that was adding several new computers to areas that were not originally designed to have computers. Instead of running wires all over the place we decided to go wireless. These worked very well and were a great alternative solution. They are USB and a little bulky so you have to be careful with plugging in to many other things around it, or if you have it plugged in the front of the desktop you have to be careful not to bump it but besides that its very convenient.
This is much better than the stock strap. The quick release is great when you want to get the strap out of the way. The curve and the thickness of the strap make it much more comfortable to carry the camera for long periods.
I purchased these based on the amount of positive reviews I had read here at Aamazon. My ear buds came defective. The left ear piece was extremely loose and the speaker was barely audible out of that side as well. Sometimes it would make a crackling noise and begin to work. There was not anything really impressive about the sound quality. Several items such as the extra rubber ear buds, the right angle connector and cable clip were all missing from my box. I suspect i received re-packaged merchandise.
This wireless mouse works great, just as advertised. Bought many for my staff, friends, and associates. The Bluetooth driver has been tricky for my laptop, but that is just another Windows thing. Most just plug, charge, pair, and use it. I travel and having one less cord/battery combination is a winner. It really makes that slot useful.
for those who are skeptical on buying this due to not laying flat. Just boil it in hot water and it'll lay flat for the rest of it's life.
This item does not zap anything. I wish I had my money back. Amazon should be testing products like this before selling them.
this works as good if not better than my kenwood receiver it will power my 2 12" 4 way floor speakers and my 2 2way 6.5" wall mounts at once with no noticeable distortion however it does get warm so i think that extended used should be limited to powering A or B which is fine with me because i hardly run the floor speakers anyway just a test for how much it would power. the clarity and power you get with this amp is way beyond the price you are paying for it and it has a good amount of inputs for cd changer/tapes if you still use them/tv vcr/ you could plug your ipod in, anything! the only thing i found that i don't like is the tuner while it gets great reception and has many presets it would be nice if the tuner were a knob instead of buttons while i knew this when i bought it i just sorta wish it were a knob.anyway once you get used to the buttons it works great and you can do almost everything from the remote (while usually i don't use remotes i found that i quite like this one its not too big not too small it doesn't have too many buttons and they are spaced so i can push one without hitting another with my big fingers.well to sum this up this is the best value stereo amp i could find and i am very happy with it.
I purchased this item in June (4 months ago) and have printed approximately 500 pages of black and white traditional pages on it. Yesterday while attempting to print another one page document, I got a message saying there was an error and to retry or contact a service center. After retrying according to their instructions approximately 5 times I received the same error message. I contacted customer support and after five minutes they told me that1. the printer only has a 90 day warranty which I have already exceeded2. apparently the paper won't load and they can't fix this item because it would cost more to fix than the item is worth3. that i would need to replace the printer.Needless to say I was livid. I spoke with three different Canon reps and finally managed to get a customer support agent who is sending me a replacement printer at no charge. I'll be using that one until it too gives up the ghost and will NEVER be buying a Canon limited warranty item again.Continually during my discussions with the agents they told me this printer was meant for limited use (which I believe my usage represents) and meant for students. I am not a student, but I was a student and can only imagine how this could affect a "last minute paper deadline". If you are a student and reading this, please, PLEASE be sure to purchase printers with longer warranties. If your printer does fail outside (but no more than a year) of the limited warranty time frame, calmly but firmly insist that you speak to managers, customer service reps, etc. until they send you a replacement printer. In my mind, marketing a low-price item with a limited warranty that has a tendency to fail shortly after the warranty expires is a sad business practice meant to prey upon those not willing to spend a tremendous amount on an item they will use infrequently. It's not something I expect of a solid company like Canon and it's a practice and policy I hope they change in the future.
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.
My on board network port went out so I had to buy an USB one since that is all the expansion I have left.It works great, nothing fancy but does the job ;)
Great laptop. I few scratches and bumps, but nothing major.(ALWAYS Ask seller for pictures of the actual product!!!) I am a student and needed a laptop for classes. Its small and portable so it is easy to take with me. It did not come with Microsoft Office so whatever they say is on the laptop is what you're gonna get. Camera works great and clear so skype is good. Might have to get a few programs or update some, but overall I am happy with it. ;)
I have had the camera for a couple of months. I had a digital camera with lower resolution that i really liked before buying this one. I only bring a basic competence in taking straightforward pictures and this camera works very well in that respect. I found the camera relatively easy to use on all of the features that i wanted and fairly easy to research some experimental stuff. Most of what i take includes still photos [inside and outside], some short video clips, and still photos with a timer at Christmas. i have tried some specialty features [night shots] and they are pretty easy to figure out. i am certainly not a camera pro but for a layperson it works very well and produces very good pictures. It also has enough features that i can learn some techniques from using the camera. The optical zoom is great.i also found the shutter speed to be much better than my older camera.The video card works well with my computer and the resulting photo prints are excellent.If you want a small camera then this would not be your choice, but for ease of use, quality of photos and additional features then i would highly recommend this one.
I bought this table from another vendor (not via Amazon) to use while traveling. I only use it if there is nothinin else available. I commute a great deal to other people's offices or conferences. This table is stable enough for a clipboard w/ sign-up sheets, a water bottle, a roll of paper towels and other small items. I won't put an open cup of coffee or tea on this table. I certainly would not put a laptop on it! One of the legs will not stay locked in the under side of it, so it is very wobbly. Buyer beware!
Got it home Popped it in the Mighty HP pavillion and it worked like a charm. no reason not to get this.
This camera was easy to use right out of the box. It gives high quality photo, that we used to have to pay others to take. You will not regret this purchase.
I used this cable to connect a DVD player (component video) to a projector (VGA input). Since the cable was so cheap I thought I would give it a try. It worked perfect. Much better picture now that simple composite video cable I was using.
Although I wish the front pockets were a little more flexible as far as expand ability goes but otherwise, it carries my laptop and keeps it pretty well protected when I have to walk outside in the rain or snow.
It's FAST! The problem is that it is the only thing that has created a system level kernal panic crash of my MacBook Pro in the last 2 years. There is a very specific sequence you have to use when using this card. I have not used it a lot yet, but it seems that you have to put the expresscard in the computer w/o the CF card in it. Then insert the CF card in the reader, being careful not to eject the reader from the slot while doing this. If you have the card in the reader before putting the reader in the computer, it will not work. I pulled the card out and re-inserted it and it crashed my computer. NOT COOL! It did not come with any driver installers or make any suggestions to do so. I'm going to continue to look online to see if there are any.As of right now, I have to say go with a FW or USB reader until the bugs are worked out. It may simply be a driver issue. I don't know enough about these things to be sure.PS. Mine does not look like the one in the pic. Instead of the white piece on the end, it's black.
I purchased this product on a recommendation because I was planning a long road trip. The Rio Forge came, I downloaded 2 audo books, tested it to see that it worked. Ran it a total of no more than 1 hour. Put the Rio in my bag, a couple weeks later left on a 30 hour drive. I used this exactly 6 hours before we stopped for gas. When I went to turn it on again: NOTHING. Nothing at all. I replaced batteries...wiggled, jiggled all to no avail. Total bust - and of course I was on the road with no option of doing anything within the 30 warranty! Here I am, home again, and it's several days beyond 30! Now WHAT??
great sound and it looks very well put together and I only need 6 more words to finish this review
Printer works just fine, once finally installed. I had problems with the installation, so called HP Tech Support and was astonished to learn that "they no longer offer free tech support" for this item -- this despite the fact that it was just one day out of the box. Finally was able to get free tech support, but had to email them a copy of the Amazon invoice, and also fax them the same document (no reason given for this seemingly needless duplication.) Faxing them a copy was not very easy, when one does not have either a fax machine or a functioning printer. Then had to wait 48 hours after sending this info, before they would give tech support. Apparently the reason for all this is that this is an "older model" printer (obsolete?) -- a fact not disclosed prior to purchase. Maybe that was the reason for the discounted price, but it was not disclosed in any of the product info prior to purchase. All this made my selection of "two-day shipping" completely irrelevant -- though Amazon did refund 50% of the charge when I complained. Again -- printer is fine -- hassle is frustrating, to say the least.
If only I had read this review before buying.Purchased this as a replacement on my Mac Pro. Had to search for drivers to use with Snow Leopard to get some of the function keys to work.All of a sudden my mouse and KB started Freezing. Uninstalled Driver. No more freezes, but back to function keys not working. Since it is past the 30 day return, I have to keep it and buy another. May work on older macs, but I would avoid if you have a newer one. In fact if you have an older mac and really want it you can have mine. Macally Customer service is non-existent.They give a phone # that is also NON-EXISTENT.I realize its a cheap keyboard, but FERCHRISTSSAKES, the function keys should work.Robert
Use it to watch Hulu (and others) full TV shows on my analog TV. After initial setup, fullscreened shows look fine. Some are a touch "soft" (although not enough to make it unwatchable), but closed captioning is clear and legible. Economical solution to high cable TV prices.
got it, ran it, my wife's pc is online at our usual cable modem speeds.
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!
I bought this model a week ago and i already watched over 20 movies.I had a Proscan before,good machine but costed twice the price of the SD-1600,didn't have color stream and no &quot;Zoom in&quot; features.Picture and sound are top notch and the remote control is easy to use.Toshiba is the way to go for DVD players and this model is a great value.
The Ergotron is amazing! It's a must have for anyone sitting at a computer for any length of time. I will never be without one again. Why? Because at the end of the day my shoulders and neck are relaxed and not a mass of knotted up muscles! A minor plus is that one can simple swing the display in to a comfortable position for colleagues to use.I tried both the clap and the grommet mounts that came with the arm. The clamp worked fine with the additional extension arm. However, I wanted the added weight capacity (i.e.,18 lbs vs 10 lbs) so I used the grommet mount instead. The really nice touch was that the arm included all the tools to reconfigure the mount except a Philips #2 (P2) screw driver.
This camera is replacing my SD110 Digital Elph from close to 4 years ago. The basic operating controls are simpler than the older camera, as there are fewer of them. The Print share button is now programmible in the shooting mode, and should be set to Exposure Compensation. This gives the photographer very good manual control of the camera without having to delve into the Main or Set Menu, if not in the classical sense.The body is quite small, about 1/4 inch thinner than the SD110, but still quite solid in feel. The rubber cap allowing access to the USB and AV connections has been replaced by a hinged, close fitting matching plastic door. The build quality is equal to or better than the older camera, but Canon should have kept the turned metallic surrounding lens treatment of the SD110, and perhaps reversed the black treatment of the black model.Battery and memory access is equally good in both cameras. Battery life is very good in the SD1000, but warning of the need to be charged is short. In fact, it's non existant. You get warned, you might get one more shot (or not). Buy an extra battery, keep it charged, and keep it with you. Overall, the camera is worth the effort.If you've been using almost any small digital more than about 2 years old, with an optical viewfinder (or even a larger camera, like my D70 or my daughter's Digital Rebel), you will love the LCD screen on the SD1000. The optical viewfinder on the new Elph, by my reconing, shows about 2/3 to 3/4 of what the camera actually picks up, at all zoom settings. I think that optical viewfinders belong on any camera that represents itself as a serious camera, and the accuracy should be closer to 90% at distances of over 3 feet.All in all, if you also own a DSLR, this is a very nice little "daily driver".It's a small, solid and (if you carry a charged extra battery) very reliable companion. If this will be your only digital camera, start at the top and look at the Canon G7, and work your way down in price through the A700 series to the A500 series. Here you will find pretty full (almost classic?) manual control, optical viewfinders, easy program modes, and still pretty portable cameras......Tom
I have had this printer for almost a year and have spent more money on the ink tanks than the printer itself. It constantly gives error messages about the ink......this is low.....that is low....its in the wrong spot....then after taking it out and putting it in again....it will print a few pages and next day the same thing. Sometime I would not touch it and few days later it would start working again.Once I repalced all the tanks at once just to see what happens. It worked for two day and the same thing started...............This is the WORST printer I EVER HAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This camera is my best friend, its screen is huge, and it makes the best companion to parties, because all my friends love to look at the pictures and comment on how great my camera is. The color is spectacular and well, most my pictures i dont print them, so the option of the slide show inside the camera is great. Thank you!
I've been using this camera fairly frequently for two months now. It works well and the image quality is great, but I discovered what appears to be a bug in the camera's firmware when shooting my daughter's birthday party recently. If the camera is recording, and you shut the screen, then it usually stops recording automatically and shuts off. If you open the screen again, the camera starts up and is ready for you to press the record button again within a few seconds. However, the mechanism that detects when the screen is closed doesn't always work when the camera is actively recording. I have many minutes of footage where the camera was in my waist pouch, with the screen closed. Worst still, when I opened the screen and pressed the record button, expecting the camera to start recording, it in fact stopped recording since it didn't stop when the screen was closed. Hence I am missing some key parts of my daughter's birthday party, due to this camera malfunction. An unfortunate bug.
I checked out the Coirsair website to see what DDR fit my Vaio. It gave a quick search in Amazon and i found the item as it is. It worked in the first try, i set it up in the BIOS to see the full GMb (2 X 512Mb). So far it has bieng working just fine, only increasing the heat of my laptop. Aside of that perfect purchase. I really needed them.
Thanks for fast ship. As usual, I don't order until I'm almost out of ink, and your fast ship "saved me."
I travel within the United States a great deal and normally add a GPS to my car rental. This Garmin 300 unit is very easy to transport and it works great. I can save my company $10 a day now and have my PDA all in one.I'm a long time Palm user, nearly 10 years. I was happy with Graffiti (1) but found that the 'new' Graffiti 2 was not too much of a set back. But I prefer the old Graffiti.Installation was smooth with no errors or problems. I have 2 other palm devices and I needed to sync them and then unintall the old software before installing the included software. Note that you need a DVD reader to install. I've had one small error while trying to install maps while the PC was very busy on other tasks. I just selected the maps and limited my other activites during the process.I too found that the auto package is a must have. My unit has worked fine with the attached antenna but I've added an external unit, NYC might be a challenge :-). The auto package speaker is clear and the volume works even in my convertible with the top down and in any event there is a headset jack.I too have found that on foot the battery drains quickly when leaving the GPS function on at all times. However, I've never found it necessary while hiking to leave it on.I added a 1 GB SD and that give me a great deal of always available maps. However, I'm not able to load maps for the entire US. Oh well, 2 GB will be available soon for a resonable price.In general, I recommended the Garmin 3600.
This MP3 player is absolutely the worst laid out design of all the MP3 players I've had. I'm usually pretty partial to Sony, but they hadn't picked up on the drop and drag thing when I bought this (my only major problem w their players; other than that, they're great). This player's draw was that it's drop and drag: its only good point.It takes _forever_ to turn on and turns itself off after like 5 seconds of being paused and it doesn't saved its turn off point so you have to shuffle back through to find where you were. The file layout is cumbersome and takes entirely too much effort to find what you're looking for. I've taken to keeping maybe 20 songs on the thing so I can find what I'm looking for when I want it (even though it can hold way more, obviously).I've had it for over a year and the buttons went funny after maybe 5 months (?). I tried to return it after 2 months because it was an awful prodcut and Sansa said they don't accept returns unless there's something wrong with it (bad design doesn't count apparently). After the keys quit being reliably responsive, they still wouldn't take it. I was sick of fooling with them at that point; so needless to say I will think twice about ever buying Sansa again.This isn't one of those electronics where there's one or two "oh it would be nice if this had this or that." No this thing is beyond annoying. The simple fact that I bought it over a year ago and I'm still hating it (enough to write a review) should say all that needs to be said.
WE LOVE THIS CAMERA!! No shutter lag.....quick start up time. Long battery life, as well.Have had just one problem....they are pretty delicate. I dropped my 14 month old v10 about 3 feet onto a carpeted floor. The lcd screen cracked and it cost over $100 to fix it. I know now to be extra careful.
I feel bad that a previous reviewer doesn't like his. I love mine. I have used it daily since May 2000 and have not had a CD eaten yet! I finally have my music in the kitchen with me. I love having a radio in the kitchen since my stereo is in the living room with the kids TV. I was missing out on my morning DJ and my Holiday CDs. Now I can enjoy my music while the kids watch TV. The sound is great. I love the light too. It's great for illuminating my counter top and at night I use the nightlight feature.
As usualy Belkin products are very good quality at a great price on Amazon.com. Picture quality with my Toshiba SD6100 Upconverting DVD player is superb.
This one of the best systems you can buy these days, It is really 320 watts of power in surrond sound mode. This system has both Dobly Digital and Pro Logic decoders built in.It also has 4 preset EQs(heavy, soft, clear, and vocal)with 78 watt subwoofers built into each main speaker. The surrond sound speaker aren't the best but do sound better than most speaker. It has a 5 CD changer that takes a little time to change, and you never know which Cd is in what spot. You cant dub tapes, it has disc exchange which lets you take out one cd without interrupting the others.It has Bass/Treble controls, sleep timer, and clock. I really like the remote because it can control everything. It was real EZ to hook My PS2 to it. It just has 2 RCA inputs so you may be finding yourself walking up to it and changeing the cables if you have more than 2 things hooked up to it.This is a real good system for just about erveryone.
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.
Very easy to use. Mouse buttons appear to have 2 detents so must push harder to engage. Once use to feel, works great. Takes some time adjusting from standard desk top keyboard layout to 10 key. Like calculator function.
The cord works great with my Playstation 3. And the length of the cable is just perfect for my room.
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 is the biggest POS i have EVER came into contact with. It doesnt' work with pocket PC 2003 period dot com. I have never had a problem with Linksys products up until now, i am very glad i haven't as their tech/customer service sucks complete A$$. I spent 15 hours on the phone with them (i would say over 12 hours on hold), more than 10 hours trying to get this thing to work right and still nothing. Add to that they want to try to charge me to
when i got this mp3 i enjoyed it for a while. then while in the plastic wrap it dropped and the screen cracked. after a while when u play the song all u hear is static. at first i thought it was the headphone but after purchasing a lot of head phones i came to the conclusion that my mp3 was bad. i gave it out and now i am here shopping for a new one.
I live in an old (circa 1855) stone house. This WAP is in one corner of the house and is used for a computer in a far corner of the house. Works pretty well over that distance as well as being able to handle multiple connections. If starting a new network I suggest moving up to N standard.
Use it for every long trip I need with a backpack. Often my sister steals it for her laptop and classes when I don't require it for mine. So many pockets you'll lose stuff in them. Doesnt hold much more than 2 binders and a laptop + power cord. Def - Not quite a travel pack, but really handy. I trust the padding to protect my large desktop replacement lappy.
If you want to vacuum a car or a set of stairs, there is no better tool
These things are as useful as my telescope at zooming in on the mountains or for a a quick glimpse at the moon and some planets. I have absolutely NO problem holding them steady enough to see distant objects or birds in the sky. Other reviewers that say they are too powerful to be steady obviously need to drink more water when they're out adventuring, cause they be shaky! I carry these with me in my adventures all over the southwest and I have never been happier with a pair of binoculars. (I've owned more than a few good quality binoculars)The quick focus at your fingertips makes sharing them perfectly enjoyable - my gf focuses them for her blind eyes, I can have it back where I want them in a second or less.
I bought this camera after reading many of the reviews, with particular attention to the dpreview. They were spot on: LCD is a little unclear, but large and bright enough; one needs to get into the camera vs. wanting a very simple point & shoot. But when I downloaded the photos I had taken (on auto, and some on manual settings, jpegs and raw) I was just simply excited:) The photos had great definition (long zoom and closeup), the low light shots are very interesting, and the color saturation is deep. The software works well and is very easy to use. I broke down and also bought the Olympus Xd card reader, and am glad I spent the extra $$--it does post processing using the Fuji sw while the files are on the card--very seamless. The price was right when I bought it and even better now i see (should have waited a few weeks and saved $50 bucks, but the enjoyment I've received is worth it. Go for it!
The MP-1000 has become useless since there is not currently and will never be support for Windows XP or 2000. Audiovox &quot;understands your frustration . . .&quot; but will no longer be providing support for their MP3 products and will not be providing any further software updates.
This turntable could well be the perfect machine for those of us still addicted to the recording methods of the past. Literally undetectable rumble and concise tracking and control.
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
I build a relatively low priced PC with an ASUS motherboard inside of an Antec case. I have no video card since the motherboard provides adequate video for my purposes. I decided to put fans on all of the ventilation ports, except the port on the case's side door that's directly over the Intel CPU.I wanted fans with very quiet operation and reserve cooling capability. I bought 3 TriCool fans, in 2 sizes. I'm very pleased with them. One is set on high speed and the motherboard controls its speed. The other two are set on low speed. Whenever I've turned on the motherboard's monitoring software, the CPU and motherboard's temps have been only single digits above room temp so I'm very pleased with their cooling ability. As far as reserve cooling capability, if a fan fails I can speed up another fan or two until a replacement is installed.I have no direct way of measuring how quiet the fans are. My new PC stands beside my old PC which now is used as a Linux server in our home. The old PC uses conventional fans. When I turn off the old PC, it's shocking how much quieter the room becomes. Enough said.
After using the product for more than a month now, i'm very satisfied about the results. Subject lighting is good and even. Definitely will recommend to anyone. I have both for canon 430ex II and nikon sb600 and they work equally great!
These are such great headphones. They are super comfortable, easy to wear for a long time, sound great, and super cheap. The cord is pretty long (which some people may not like) and comes with a screw-off 1/4&#34; adaptor. I keep a pair at my desk and a pair at home, and have bought them as gifts for people. Highly recommend!
I bought the AM/FM Hand-Powered Emergency weather radio for two main reasons - the first being the battery free operation by way of the hand-powered crank handle, and second, for the relatively good sound for a transistor-sized portable radio.As some other posts have said, there are some drawbacks to the unit. Of the several radios I tested (all under the "LifeLong" brand name, a different name than the Innovage name, but essentially the exact same model), some never powered on even after 30 seconds of turning the power handle. All radios that did work, including mine, require the volume switch to be moved a ways before the volume comes on. I have yet to hear the emergency weather band station. All I get are FM and AM stations. At the lower end of the FM band, selectivity between the 90.1 FM and 94FM bandwidth is poor in one regard - a strong station that broadcasts near 94 FM is heard again near 90.1 FM, overpowering the signal of the weaker station that should be heard at that frequency. Other than that problem, most other FM stations are heard fine. The telescoping antenna does not extend up as far as I would like. I associate length with greater receptivity. So far, even with the shorter length of the antenna, the set does pick up FM stations adequately - even inside a store with heavy floresent lighting. Selectivity on AM stations at night is average - some stations that I can pick up on other radios only can be heard when I turn this radio in one specific direction and hold the unit there.Now the strong points - the handle fits snug into the unit and is easy to pull out for cranking. The radio station numbers appearing in the small horizontal window near the top of the front side of the unit can be seen rather easily, albeit closeup (due to the small-sized lettering), but at least the station indicator dial is in red and is easily visible. Switches are intelligently separated so as to not be confused with each other as far as functions go - volume and tuning dials are on the top, on/off on the side, as are the band switches. The product description indicates that this unit is water resistant. I still wouldn't want to have water coming down on the top of the radio where the tuning and volume switches are!This unit is deeper than most small portable transistors, and for the extra width, the listener gets a bonus of deeper bass which is normally sacrificed in transistor sized radios. In fact, for a set this small, this offers one of the deepest basses I have heard. The treble sound is average at best. Sometimes the "s" and "t" sounds, audible on sensitive radios can barely be heard on this set.The feel of the set (the portion that is in black) is excellent - the material feels like soft rubber, not hard plastic. The set comes with a carrying strap attached to the back of the unit, as well as ear buds.After cranking the set for about 15 to 30 seconds, I received at least 30 minutes worth of power. I installed two AA batteries just to makes sure the set worked with those. It did. Next, I plugged in an adaptor (DC 6V), and while it was plugged in for about 30 seconds, the "charging" light stayed lit. I did not touch the set for another few days. I was shocked to learn that one week later, with no hand-cranking of the power handle, when I turned on the volume switch, the sound boomed out.A friend suggested that there may be built in Ni-Cad batteries in the unit to hold the power. I thought that the unit would only run for a short time, and then with lack of use, it would be totally out of power. My set seems to have held the charge all this time.This is a fine backup radio for when you don't want to bother with batteries and also want a slightly better than average sound for a transistor radio.I bought this unit on sale, but even at the normal price, it offers good value - decent sound, and three ways to generate power - by hand, battery, and by adaptor. Make sure that the unit you buy works! Not all of these models do. It may be that my set will never be able to pick up the one emergency weather band, but given all the other features it has, I am happy with those.
Aftermarket batteries are usually have less performance than originals but in this case I have to say it is as good or better than the original. I like the fact that I don't have to buy a new phone system and for a few dollars I can continue to use the phones that we are all familiar with. You can't go wrong with these batteries.
I have only recently delved into digital SLRs after a number of years shooting with an array of point and shoots, even to the point of winning a couple of photo competitions. I am good with composition but still learning with the technical side.I bought this lens as I needed a walk around lens with a bit of zoom for taking photos while bushwalking and also while in the city. Originally I had a Canon 18-55mm kit lens and a Sigma 70-300mm zoom. I have used this lens on an 1100D (Rebel T3) with the APS-C sized sensor.Pros:Very clear photosVery fast auto focusWorks well in bright and low lightThe focus ring operates even when autofocus is switched on allowing fine tuning.Very smooth focussingsmooth zoomingCons:When camera is point directly down or up to 10 degrees off it extends by itself.A bit heavier that other lensesAfter using this lens for about 2 months now I find that it was an excellent choice. It is very good in most light, fast to find focus and gives surprisingly clear results. With this lens I often can zoom up to 100% when cropping the image and still have an acceptable result.I have taken photos of birds in flight, moving vehicles and people running both at high and low shutter speeds and have had pleasing results. I have used it for photos of waterfalls, plants, flowers and vistas with great effect. I have also used it family gatherings and found that the zoom is great for capturing candid shots.The quality in this lens is well beyond the other two I mentioned above and I would recommend it to anyone who is ready to take the next step with their photography.
I ordered this joystick last year for my flight simulator and I really like it, I didn't have any problem with it since then... its been working great.
Here is a short summary of my experience with the camera the last few days. For starters, this camera has an enormous feature set. For a relative beginner like myself I had to read the entire manual - carefully. You can take it out of the box using the default settings and take fantastic pictures however I ran into a number of issues until I started reading.The camera battery charges in about 2 hours - which is great. The battery was only lasting about 70 minutes at first but after asking someone why it was "clicking" all the time I found out it has a default setting of continuous auto-focus. This keeps the image in the viewfinder sharp but is much harder on the battery. I changed the setting to focus only when I press the shutter release halfway down and now get about 90 minutes battery life.I initially had a problem with the auto focus not locking on in low light. After changing a couple settings it is much better. Tonight I finally tried out the picture previews. Looking through the viewfinder, I found a photo I took where I wasn't sure if the subject had closed their eye's or not. They were standing a short distance away and on the small LCD I couldn't tell. Once the picture was selected, I used the zoom feature and went in for a close up. I could see, plain as day that it was a keeper. Some people might not consider this a big deal however at a family reunion or similar special occasion you want to know if you need to get another while there's still a chance. I will also point out that while I scrolled through the images and zoomed in (still in preview mode) they were very responsive. I expected some lag while panning around but it was trivial.The Electronic View Finder seems kind of strange to me however I'm rapidly growing accustomed to it. I've heard you can have trouble getting "action" shots with it due to the lag behind real life and it updating. The delay seems to be about 1/20th of a second. Since you can lock the focus for a distance you expect something to happen and select a program to compensate for your choice of a faster shutter speed, I haven't had a problem with sports. I actually find it easier than an SLR. I've never been able to manually rotate that stupid focus ring in time to catch anything. This is similar - prefocus approximately where it's going to happen. The auto focus takes about 1 second in well lit areas but might hunt if it's too dark, zoomed in too far or a combination of both / contrast.I've heard a few people complain that the eyelet on the right side jabs them in the palm when holding the camera. I'm not sure where they grab it but I found that it fits perfectly in front of the webbing of my index and middle finger - doesn't touch. Also on the left side there are a series of buttons on the lens housing. I've never come close to bumping these. It never occurred to me to hold it that way. With my left hand I support the camera with my thumb and index finger from the bottom, centered under the lens. To use the buttons I rotate my thumb up.The flash is centered well above the center of the lens. I believe this contributes significantly to the near elimination of red-eye. I don't think I've caught even a trace of it so far. Also the red eye option from the flash menu actually lights up a white light on the camera positioned just below the shutter release and power switch. This has also worked well and avoids the "strobe" effect of the flash prior to actually firing. I always thought that was annoying.My only complaint with the camera is that it doesn't have a factory option to use filters. There are third party products to get around this, most notable is device that screws into the tripod bracket and has an adjustable arm that sticks out in front of the camera and will hold a filter in front of the lens. I haven't purchased one yet, but plan to.Before spending the kind of cash that this one is going to set you back, go to a local store and feel one in your hands. I think it's a fantastic piece of engineering, built very solid with the largest feature set I've seen in a single camera (without cutting corners). If you make a living with your camera then I'm sure you will find it's missing some spinbobulator that just doesn't cut it in your case however it's a lot of fun to use and will satisfy the needs and growth of almost anyone that doesn't truely require the giant step up to a D-SLR.
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.
I was pleasantly surprised by the qaulity of this pressure cooker. It is very heavy duty and a breeze to clean up. My family has loved every thing I have made. The flavors and textures are retained as well, if not better than steaming and slow cooking.It took me a while to learn what temperature settings on my stove were the best to maintain the gentle roll of the valve. I have discovered that it is dependent on the liqiud and it's density.I would highly recommend getting a cook book with the purchase of the cooker. My family is picky and I needed more choices than what came in the recipes with the cooker. Although they were good.The 6-quart size is more than adequate for a family of 5. We still have left overs for lunches.
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 :(
Ok, I've been searching for replacement buds for my Koss Sparkplugs for a while (If you see my review on them you'll know why), and until I got these I'd been through two other sets and wasted $$ on them both; the Koss KEB24 has that annoying 'round the back'cord style, popping out of my ears repeatedly as I'm not used to that short-side, and I couldn't seem to get sound to come from both sides simultaneously. I was about to head to the doctor to see if I had a hearing problem (I'm almost serious) because I could hold the Left side away from my ear and hear sound coming through fine, but once inserted into the ear it was muffled drastically; coupled with the fact I had the mp3 player's volume much louder than was necessary & still couldn't hear well from either side.Then there was the JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds. Good design, earbuds fit "Ok", but there was basically NO bass. Another $20 wasted. Did more review-searching, and came across these little beauties. Hm, "bass Freq"? Well, why not? It was this or go back to the great-sounding-but-tragically-short-lived Koss SparkPlug, and I KNEW what was in store if I did the latter. Got these in last night, they glided into the ear with the sized cushions right out of the package, and when I turned on the iPod...Impressed is putting it mildly!My music tastes range from classical to (some) Hip-Hop, Soundtrack scores to Disco and 80s Pop, New Age to Techno and EVERYTHING sounds great from these headphones. I almost killed my ears listening to Steve Jablonsky's "Scorponok":) and loved every pulsing second of it. The manufacturers aren't kidding when they say you can feel the bass in these--you CAN (but may not want to).If that's an issue, then please look elsewhere for a headset. If you're a "bass FREQ" like I am, look no farther. The noise-cancellation is terrific; on the SparkPlug I had the cushions pretty well jammed into my ear canal to block out the environmental sounds; these sit quite comfortably without having to press hard into the ear at all, making prolonged use enjoyable and no worries about having to take them out momentarily and then struggle with getting 'just the right fit' again (like I did with the Spark). Now, the only question left is durability, because I loved the SparkPlug too, until every one I had stopped working less than 4mo old, so expect an update in a few months on this. Now let's get back to the music.***UPDATE September 2009***Okay, so I've hade these earbuds for several months now, and just purchased another pair literally 10 mins ago (Amazon has a great deal $10 off at the moment!) and thought I'd update my review. Obviously, I'm still happy with the buds, but I thought it may be helpful for other (potential) buyers if I came back and added a couple quirks and (gasp) dislikes I've come across while using the Bass Freqs.PROS:-The sound is still gorgeous...as long as you REALLY, REALLY like to hear bass in whatever music you're listening to. As I stated above, I'm not that big into hip-hop/rap, but really do appreciate bass, especially in soundtracks and 80s Pop. These buds will NOT disappoint on that level. I've found NOTHING better when it comes to the deep basses and I don't feel at all that the vocals/treble is drowned out.-They REALLY DO CANCEL NOISE. If you need to drown out background noise, these puppies are for you. Total musical immersion :)CONS:-Okay, something I've discovered with these--and honestly, was most likely the issue with the Koss earbuds I trashed above--is that they will NOT hold up if you exercise (READ:SWEAT) in them. These buds appear especially sensitive to moisture and I now believe that's why I was blowing through headphones every couple months. I used them on the treadmill most days a week and couldn't understand why my headphones would just "suddenly" stop working one day (most times only in one ear). As an experiment, I bit the bullet and bought the JayBird earphones which are touted as specifically designed for sports/activewear and stopped using my wired earphones for exercise. They have not had an issue with sound suddenly dropping out or one side not working, until...A couple days ago, I was cooking in the kitchen and went to rinse my hands. I had the buds in and the left side was coming out of my ear, so I just quick-dried my hands on my shirt and pushed it back in. I may've done this several times while cooking, but thought I was being careful not to touch the buds with wet fingers. Evidently not, because only a day later, the sound on a YouTube video was sporadic at best. I changed from the white buds to blue and the same video was clear as day. The white buds haven't worked in one side since the kitchen incident. I'm now convinced they just don't handle the moisture well, and since they are not advertised as such, wouldn't reccommend these for anyone looking for earbuds to run/exercise in. Otherwise, I love them for leisurely listening and while at work (desk job). Hope this helps others
Bought this for my daughter, she thought it was cute, but did not have the add on features she would of liked, so she returned it for one that suited her geek nature.
Love it! Has made my life so much easier and I've bought one for all of my family.
This is such a great way to carry pics of the family with you to show off to friends and other families when you go out of town.
I see a lot of negative reviews and I think they are somewhat unfair. First off, you should always upgrade the firmware to the latest version before placing in a production environment. Perhaps in the early days the firmware was unstable and thus bugs resulted, but I've been using two of these acting as a gateway tunnel between remote offices and these things are rock solid. The gateway has been up for 257 days now without a hitch. The vpn aspect works great if you know what you are doing, and even then I think its easier to use than other relative products. One reviewer said the PPTP vpn feature (easier to setup than L2TP)just plain doesn't work and I can vouch that its absolutely not true. I have both Windows and Mac clients connecting to the vpn over PPTP and it works perfectly. You do NOT have to use the proprietary linksys vpn software if you do not want to. That piece of software is not perfect but does work and its totally optional.I don't use all the feature sets on this thing but it has yet to crash on us. We are using all 13 ports in both offices and it handles the traffic just fine without any packet loss.The ONLY two negatives I can find is that its not gigabit, but at this price point its expected. Secondly, you can't do aggregate linking to a server with dual ethernet ports. Not a big deal for most people. If you are looking for a solid performer with many features I highly recommend this model. You won't find a better product for the price. Just don't forget to upgrade the firmware, which at the time of this writing is 2.0.18
I bought this for my wife so she can easily transport her laptop and paperwork to and from work as well as while she is traveling. She loves it. It is classy looking, nice soft leather and has compartments for paperwork, cords, chargers, etc. It also has a nice padded compartment for the laptop to protect it. The wheels roll very smoothly and do not make noise like some others I have heard screaching through the airport. Handle collapses easily for overhead storage in the plane. My wife said it has taken all the stress off of her neck and shoulders that the typical backpack carriers cause. I feel this was an excellent purchase.Ken B.
I spent a few days waffling before deciding to try this indoor antenna. I owned one before that I'd bought from Radio Shack and it worked fine for me until it was damaged moving. There is a temptation to buy an antenna that is futuristic looking, wall mountable, and a little more expensive.Here's some things to consider when choosing an antenna:1. Do you have any particular design preferences? (By this I mean, will an obvious antenna like this destroy the decor? Do you have a place to put it?)2. Can you use an outdoor antenna? (If so, they will probably get better reception... some are even made for window sills and not necessarily to be mounted on a roof.)These are the main two questions to ask yourself. Next will be choosing a specific antenna to try. This one has high popularity and a high overall rating among indoor antennas despite the low price. There was a lot of temptation to spend $30 or more on a bigger, cooler looking antenna, but I remembered that I can always return it and spend more if it didn't suit my needs.When it arrived it took about 2 minutes to assemble (no tools, just screwing in the antennas and attaching it to the antenna input on the tv). Then, without doing any adjustments, I put it behind my tv (because that's the only place I have space) and used the auto channel setting on the tv to find the "air" channels. It found 23 on the first try, including all the major networks, so my shopping is done.I'm happy about the price for this one, and it seems that for where I live this has enough power therefore I recommend trying the inexpensive ones because one of those may fit the bill for your area.
This FM transmitter does not work very good. Too much static. Does not work well long enough to enjoy. I returned it today.
Terrific player,easy to use and with Fm radio a real plus. It was hard finding any discounts,but Amazon gave me the best. Wanted something different from all those i-pods.
I bought this a few weeks ago. I have never used one of these before. It works very well. I take a lot of landscapes. So far I have only used it at dusk to capture the evening moon rising over the moutains. Without the filter the sky was over or the mountains under exposed. With the filter, both are exposed properly. Cool.My only complaint is that it costs $40. Seems like it should be cheaper.
I've used virtually all the netgear products, with great success. The WGR614 I setup for a friend, and wow, the range and speed were impressive. I got stong signals upstairs or down, front or back of the house; way better performance than from the older 802.11b-only products. And it was a snap to setup. This is by far one of the most refined, well documented, easy to install netgear models I've used (it looks cool too). And the security features I configured on the wireless, very tight. Also, no performance hit for the compression that I could measure (in 64bit mode; 128 seems like overkill to me, so i did not comare performance with 128 bit).Anyhow, an excellent product all around. As good, or slightly better than the Linksys equivalent, which I have also used. (PS: If you have broadband with no firewall, it's only a matter of time before a worm or hacker gets at you. Buy one, seriously.)
My advice is to buy an extra battery and a 2MB memory card. Other than that, I love this camera. I am often complimented on the image quality and many functions of the Nikon D200. I highly recommend it to experienced photographers (it is a bit complex for those used to a point-and-shoot).
Have a five year kid that loves to leave CDs/DVDs every where until they won't work anymore. Tried DiscRX on six so far and all six are working great. Just came back for more because I have about 40 more to do. Can't lose on this product if you go through CDs and DVDs.
I have used Macs for about 10 years. I was in a position where I needed upgrade my old machine, monitor, and OS. I don't do much design work anymore, but I still wanted to get a Mac for the little work I do, and personal computing. People tend to complain about the price of Macs, but when you consider what you get for the price with one of these Intel iMacs, it's a great deal. Especially if you are in the position I was in upgrade wise.The 'pros' and features in general have been well documented and I agree with everyone elses points. One thing that really stands out for me is that I really like is how quiet the computer is. I actually use it to watch DVD's on now because it's quieter than my DVD player.On the 'con' side, the only things that really annoy me. First, the computer should come with more RAM standard. You will NEED to get more RAM. Second the keyboard cord is way to short. They make a system so that it's as clean as possible, but then make the keyboard cord so short that you have no choice but to run it in front of the machine in plain view. It should be long enough to so that you can conceal it behind a desk.Other than that I can only advise that if you are a design professional you would be best to wait until some of the applications catch up with the new technology. I only do occasional design work now, so the speed of the non-native apps running in Rosetta isn't a big deal to me. But it defintely would be to someone doing more work. Then again, if you are a design proffesional you will likely be holding on for newer more powerful machines anyway.
I'm unaware of any other 3rd party products like the Adesso touchpad. If Apple would ever make a full-functioned trackpad, I'd gladly shell out the (big) bucks for it. However, the 2-button EasyCat seems to be the only game in town for a Mac user (the larger 4-button SmartCat is not Mac-compatible at all).As it is, the EasyCat affords only bare-bone functionality for Mac users, as the provided software will only work on Windows machines. Here's a list of the drawbacks:1. You can't change the functions of the buttons,2. You cannot scroll horizontally,3. You can't adjust the scrolling or tracking speed, and4. The "tap-to-click" function cannot be turned off. I've managed to get used to "tap-to-click," however, and it turns out to be a better option than clicking the bottom-positioned buttons with the thumb. The reason for this:5. The surface area of the EasyCat is so scant that only the smallest hand would be comfortable operating the thumb buttons.Although the EasyCat will not replace my trusty Kensington trackball, I am keeping it as a secondary input device. The EasyCat trackpad demands the least amount of manual effort, and its small size and negligible weight make it easy to hold in the hand or lap, which is a relief from the stationary posture that the trackball requires.
These headphones do not disappoint. I pulled them out of the package and was glad to see how sturdily built they are. They sound great, with good, crisp highs and lows. A good burn in will improve the bass alot. The noise cancelation with these is great and they dont leak much at all unless you crank them up insanley high. You might find them to be a bit tight, just break them in. These are great quality headphones for the price!!
Noisy and breaks easy. I returned it 3 times. Shame on me, I wont buy another one.
The first DVD I put in (Lost City of Atlantis from Disney) only brought up the commercials, and never went past that (the menu button just brought us back to the beginning of the commercials at the beginning of the DVD). I also did not understand why my other Toshiba (2109) played the same DVD fine, and this one not only did not load the movie, but the picture was crunched, kind of like widescreen but on the opposite side of the screen (the sides were scrunched together).Displeased with that, I put in Star Wars the Phantom Menace. MAN did that rock and roll with awesome sound and nice picture quality. I paid $400 3 years ago for the 2109, $180 today for the 2715....you decide what's a better deal...
I bought the mobilemate and love it. It is very easy to use. It is as simple as putting the device into your USB connection and dragging what you want to load on to the card. That's it. Very easy to use. It doesn't appear to come preloaded with extra "goodies" either and that is always good. It is very plug and play. No set up required. This is a good device for anyone who uses cell phones, mp3 players or digital cameras. Good, useful product.
After I had HDMI problems on a job I bought this to find out why. Turns out one of my color channels was not coming through. I had to replace the cable but this tester helped me get the cable replaced free. Now I use it when I get the cables, before the drywall goes up and again right before installing the components.
I hardly ever watch TV, but I still like to be able to turn on the news and check the weather reports.For someone like me, this product was perfect. I canceled my satellite TV service (saving myself 100+/month & 1200+/year).I climbed up on my roof, used this product's bracket to mount it to my old satellite, and then just unscrewed the cable from the satellite and screwed it onto the DB2 antenna here. That made it easy to tune in my TV and watch about 10 local channels. I will say the reason I don't rate this product a five is basically reception, that may not be the fault of the product though. About half of the channels come in almost seamlessly, the other half tend to lose reception pretty often (especially in bad weather).Overall, for the price you can't really beat the deal here. Saved me a fortune over the past couple years.
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.
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.
Seems solid. It's better than others I've seen. It's quiet rolling. Lots of velcro. Perfect size I believe. It irks me that the price drops $12 right after I buy one. Doh!
I bought this Toshiba DVD Player (3750) seven months ago and now it will not turn on. Of course this is conveniant for Toshiba since it has a 3-month labor warranty and 1-year parts warranty. The local authorized repair shop says labor will cost ... (adds up to the cost of a new dvd-player). So this TOSHIBA dvd player will be going straight to the TRASH and I hope to find a different brand dvd player with a longer warranty.Until then I will suffer with my VCR.P.S. This dvd player had a great picture and sound until it broke.
The best part about this machine is the versatility it has in providing you both the Tablet PC experience and when needed converts to a standard laptop. It took me about two weeks to get comfortable with the stylus but now it is second nature.I use the M275 in Tablet mode about 75% of the time. I have downloaded Microsoft Reader and find it quite easy to read ebooks. I also have subsribed to Zinio Magazine reader and have subsribed to both PC Magazine and PC World. Being able to hyperlink to various products in the ezines in great.The system is a bit heavy but it has not prevented me from carrying it around the house. The Centrino CPU makes it very convenient to take around the house and connect wirelessly to the net. I had no difficulty setting it up with my wireless network. Battery life is quite good and the battery charges very quickly. I can't say enough good things about this system. Although a bit heavy it is well worth the money I paid to get this great system. Gateway has done their homework and developed a great Tablet PC.
I love this docking station. Would recommend it to anyone. It is easy to take with anywhere.
I ordered this item for my husband's birthday. It arrived in good time. The box showed some possible damage, but not much. The packing inside the box was on one side, pushing the interior box up against the outer wall. Regardless, all seemed OK. I carefully read all instructions and followed the assembly steps. Finally, to get the machine to operate you are supposed to do two things. First, you turn on the POWER ON/OFF button. This worked fine. All the lights and indicators lighted up. Next you are supposed to press the START/STOP button and then the turntable will begin to rotate. But NOTHING HAPPENED - no sound, no rotation, no anything. I read up on problems on the Web and also contacted the manufacturer by email. From Web discussion it seems that "inside the box" which a layman should never open, some major connection is disconnected. The manufacturer's return email said to return the item to the reseller for an exchange (thus indicating that no SIMPLE SUGGESTION could fix this problem). The website for this reseller says that once you open the manufacturer's container for a phonograph, you're on your own, they won't accept return. So now I have to sort all this out. Meanwhile, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! for a $250 item. I plan to file an Amazon Shipping/Packaging review and to pursue getting an exchange item, but good luck! I also plan to edit this review or add another one later when this "case" gets a little further along. Meanwhile I want to warn all buyers that THIS IS NOT ROSES - PROBLEMS exist!!
This was a gift for my daughter and she loves it.Service and quick shipping are super.
I bought this for my dvds and these are the worst storage rack ever! Do not buy this, stay away from this. The rods are super cheap and they are not all the same length and not even straight. It makes it almost impossible to put this together without being so unstable. Please take my opinion and save your money and buy something better that uses shelves rather than these cheap rods, you'll be sorry.
PROS: 2 gg capabilityvery light mp3 playereasy to use itit charge with any mini usb adapter or usb computer portgood menu and esay touch buttongood mic amplificationradio fm tunerworks wtih windows media playerCONS: Slow sowtware interfaceyou will need to upgrade to reduce these cons
What I need to know is -- will this replace the regular Sanyo DB-L20 in my VPC-E1? Can I plug it into the existing charger without burning the house down? To be safe I was just going to by a regular DB-L20. But the *AU is all that's listed.
Great sound, but Sony got the dimensions wrong. It is not as small as described on their website. Actual dimensions are as follows: 20-7/8 by 7-3/4 by 13-1/2 (WxHxD) I was hoping for something smaller, but the sound is great and it does comes with an auxilliary input jack that I can run my DVD/Computer through when I go camping. I only found two boomboxes that have an auxilliary input jack. This one sounds a whole lot better than the other one (Phillips) anyhow.
I used this motherboard for my pentium II computer. It is working perfertly without any problem. I did have to replace the battery on the motherboard. It accepts ATA 100 hard drive.
I've had many external hdd. This reach best performance at right price. UltraGood.I'm an Apple Computer owner and I use Windows systems too: Ultramax works well with both. UltraGood.
First off, wireless isn't perfect, so you have to know that going into purchasing a mouse. That being said, this is the best optical wireless mouse I have used (and I have used a few). For the person complaining about having problems using it with a Mac, that's what you get for using a Mac ;p
Actually i bought this TV online at another site. 4 months later it's still sitting on my living room floor & has never worked from day one! Sony's treatment of me has been disgusting. They don't want to fork out for the expensive replacement part so keep the service contractors coming back & forth trying all sorts of things. Logical solution would be to tell the service guys "Hey try this, this, & this but if they don't work then here is the part to take with you to install so we don't have the customer waiting & inconvenienced."But NOOOO, Sony don't give a damn about their customers. It's impossible to reach anyone at Sony apart from a telephonist at the customer service # & when you do get someone with authority they don't return your calls in a timely way & are inflexible, unhelpful & just plain unsympathetic or concerned with making customers happy. My advice? Don't buy Sony because if you have a problem with your appliance their service is almost nonexistent. Also don't buy any large appliance online. Buy it at a local store where you can easily return it if something goes wrong. Needless to say i will NEVER EVER buy Sony again!
I was very pleased with my purchase experience. The camera came sooner than I expected and I was happy to see that it was very well-packed and gently handled so it came in A-l condition.I rarely buy anything online. My experience with Amazon.com was just great!
Nothing better out there for the price!
This kit comes with everything you need to 'go rechargable' with one of today's digital cameras. I use it for my Nikon Coolpix and have noticed that one full charge of the 1450 mA batteries lasts 5-6 times as long as the disposable alkaline batteries that came with the camera. Full recharging takes about 3 hours. The plug on the back of the charger folds up into the unit so you can slip it into your pocket or bag with no problem and be rechargable anywhere!Overall, slightly more expensive than other units out there, but worth it. Be sure to get 1450 mA NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries if you're going to buy extra batteries with it; you'll find all kinds of uses for them (pager, penlight, handheld games, etc.)
I'm an advanced amateur photographer (difference between me and a "professional" is that I don't derive 5% or more of my income from the pursuit of photography). I've owned numerous Canon film cameras over the years. Their reliability is second to none. The Canon EOS 10s was years ahead of its time. So much so that when Pop Photo first reviewed it, they essentially said that it was the most advanced 35mm SLR camera they'd ever reviewed to that point in time. Buying the Rebel XIi many years later took no great leap of faith. BUT, I first had to be convinced that the noise level (or the equivalent of the graininess in film) would be extremely low in those areas where it is most apt to rear its ugly head -- nighttime photography, photos with dark backgrounds, underexposed photos. To make a long story short, I was astounded at the lack of noise. I tried my darndest to make noise appear, and about the best I could do was equivalent to shooting today's high-quality ISO 800 speed film in moderate to ample light. Match a low noise camera up with a fine optic and a photographer worth his or her salt, and you have an unbeatable combination that will befuddle a top notch photo editor with his or her trusty 10x loupe.
This is the lengendary entry-level headphone from Grado Sound Labs.This is the model that turned me on to audiophile level headphones.Do yourself a favor if you've been listening to your portable audio device with earbuds and have been thinking about upgrading...FORGET ABOUT BOSE, Sony, and all those other mass market products...check out a pair of Grados, you'll pay less and get a superior product.[...]
The bag is a good size and fits the essentials plus some room for papers or a magazine, etc. Will not fit anything big like a textbook but if you are just looking to carry your laptop and laptop accesories with minimal paperwork, this bag is perfect especially for the price...
My mother-in-law came to visit for a month and brought her computer with her. I wanted an easy way to connect her desktop computer to our wireless access point (also linksys). This product is very easy to install (USB), but must have a terrible antenna, because it has a hard time picking up the signal even when only ~20 feet away. We have two laptops that connect at high speed anywhere in the house -- compared to those, this adapter is very disappointing. That said, as long as it is installed very close to the access point, it works fine.
They shipped fast and it work's great with my lap top and was a replacement for the same product that just got old and wore out.
I was looking for a noise canceling headphone as I travel in long duration flights (cross altantic) and often. It's often terrible to not get the sleep because some kind of whirring noise is there or not able to listen to in-flight entertainment program. I looked for Bose as the reputation goes for it but always weighing if I want to spent this much. Then my search ended with this affordable but really good product.Now I'm using it for a year and really satisfied with it. The packing is good, material solid (good built), not so heavy on ears, and above all superior sound quality. I didn't go and measure the audio metrics in a controlled environment but good enough to know the difference in daily environment. So overall very satisfied and recommend to it anyone who is looking for such a product.One thing that I would desire is to make the design foldable and hence the travel pouch smaller to carry it easily.
I bought this for my older MacBook, it has a 2.16gHz dual core processor. It was easy to install and really improved the performance. This is the best upgrade available for the money :)
It is a good tripod... the only shortcoming is that the knob to adjust the angle of the camera is not all that strong so if you move the legs a bit and it's not tightly in place, the ball head will slip a bit (or in some cases a lot) Other than that I really do like this tripod... it's compact, easy to use and ,with the exception of the knob, well made.
I have owned these headphones for 4 years under limited use. They are too big, awkward, and too fragile to take outside of the home. I rarely use them since I use headphones most on the go. I was really disappointed when they fell apart on me in the 1st year I owned them. I never subjected them to any harsh conditions but the plastic in the head band cracked and has only stayed together with gorilla glue and fragile handling.The sound was decent. I liked how much they isolate all other sounds and there is no need for headphones with noise-cancellation when you've got a pair of these. I like to listen to movies loud with my wife asleep next to me and gratefully these headphones let very little sound out. Although it is faint, she does hear it still.The bass is poor. You will be immersed with the full range of sound but not moved by it. And I'm usually fine without much bass but surprisingly the new hd201's are much more enjoyable in that arena.I just can't get over the fact these broke on me so quickly. They are still usable, they are just fragile.
I love this camera.So much that after I broke my first one I purchased a second one.After buying them 4 years apart still the same quality and satisfaction.Would recommend to anyone and everyone, point and shoot takes a great picture.
I received this subwoofer and it worked perfectly right out of the box. It is probably the best speaker/subwoofer I've used for the price. The instructions could be better, but worked it out pretty quickly.
I researched on forum websites, here, and sporting good sites. For the money and small amount I'll use them... these rock! Only reason a gave 4 stars, because of the delivery delay. Purchased on 2/25/12 arrived on 3/5/12. I'm glad I went with 20x50. I will definitely update on how well they hold up.
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.
This is a great product. I am totally happy with my purchase and the price I paid. These headsets compare equally to the BOSE at a significantly lower price.
Garmin do not make this any more. All the European maps have been combimed into a single CD package.
I've had this for over ten years. Other mini tripods and even a couple of full-size tripods have come and gone in my collection, but this one stays. In all these years, I've never had a problem with it. The silver lettering has rubbed off -- that's just cosmetic and I prefer all black anyway -- but I've never had loose vinyl feet like others have complained about. It's stiff enough for any point-and-shoot as well as most of the superzooms and digital SLRs without superlong lenses, with a weight capacity triple that of even the Gorillapod SLR. The Velcro strap is losing a bit of its grip after being peeled open many hundreds of times, but that's easy enough to replace. It's light enough that I almost always keep it with me, although it's not especially compact when folded, about the size of a small folding umbrella.One addition that I consider invaluable (but is unfortunately very difficult to find) is thequick release head for the Ultra Pod II, for which Pedco itself (via Amazon) appears to be the only source. The quick release for the smaller Ultra Pod I is available from many places but won't fit this tripod. Nobody should have to struggle with screwing a tripod into a camera when a good picture is waiting. Especially since if you need a tripod, it's likely dark so it's hard to see, and you don't want to risk messing up the plastic threads in a camera's tripod mount. Strip those and the camera can never be attached to a tripod again. That quick release head is more secure than the ones on the Joby Gorillapods, which can sag when used to hold a heavier camera vertically. It even has a pan feature, which is used by leaving the locking knob untightened. The locking knob is much easier to use than Joby's sleeker but stiff locking mechanism.Note that this is actually the Ultra Pod II, the biggest of the three Ultra Pod models, after the original (now called Ultra Pod I) and the Ultra Pod Mini. As such, it's the sturdiest and most stable of the three models. The Ultrapod Digital is nothing more than this model molded in translucent plastics following the original iMac design fad and with Velcro Onewrap rather than a Velcro cinch strap. I prefer the black Ultrapod II, which is more scratch-resistant and I'm guessing less susceptible to damage from ultraviolet rays in sunlight (assuming you're outside a lot).
We ordered this kit just a week away from our Honeymoon and the kit arrived on time and was the product we ordered. Great job!
I bought these looking for an inexpensive set or earbuds for my laptop. I plan on flying and would like to watch movies and listen to music on the plain. I also watch streamed tv, movies, andlisten to music at home.These are perfect. The music is crisp, i listen to practiclly all types of music from rap to rock. The volume is capable of going higher then i can handle.Fairly comfortable and the cord is just right, not too long or too short (for me).One downside, they do not have those plush little earbud covers...not a huge deal but it wouldnt have killed them to include those fuzzy lil covers...woulda made them stick better in the ear and made them slightly more comfortable.All in all cant beat it for the money! I highly recommend.
I walk each day and like to listen to talk radio. This unit fits the bill perfectly. On Sunday mornings I use it to listen to the major network news interviews and the radio works well for them too. With the changing regulation on TV broadcasting I don't know if this service will continue, but as of now, it's all I need.
I landed in Germany whipped this bad boy out and was on my way. If an overstressed 8 month pregnant blonde chick can use it, anyone can.
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.
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.
This is a good product. People have been complaining about it but I think its good. When I first got mine the click wheel would skip and make it seem like someone was moving it but I think because it was in the box for a long time and I kept it in the case for a long time. But it is a good thing to have!
I bought this for my 9 year old daughter and she loves it. She can use all the functions and make movies. Very easy to use and takes great pictures. Would be good for a begining photographer, great price too!
Battery delivered, I popped it into my key-less remote unit for my car and it was back to working immediately. Would recommend at the price easily!
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?
At first I was going to get one of the more expensive audio cables like R3L PitchPerfect or an Ultra-Pro bit-runner, but a friend told me about the Denon AKDL1 and said it was a reasonable performer for the price. I have to agree. A lot of other reviewers are complaining that it moves bits too fast or doesn't come pre-formatted with easy to use TCIP protocol. I don't know what they're talking about. I mated mine with a Wasburn Schmidt Appalachian Mandolin with cherry trim. I had the to twist the tuning pegs pretty tight to get the sound I wanted, and the fibers scratch up the neck a bit, but the cable is definitely oakey and resonant. A real smoky mountain sound!
El envio fue el rapido, la tarjeta funciono perfectamente, buen proveedor, y muy buen producto.Lo recomiendo para aquellos como yo que tienen un laptop antiguo que quieren volver a usar con sus hijos peque&ntilde;os.
Like a Nikon product it just plain works, and works perfectly. Have had it for years!
I have owned the Palm Vxe, 515 and now have had a Tungsten C for a month. The Tungsten upgrade was easy from my 515 and my files were on the new unit with no problem. Here are some of the pros and cons of the unit:1. WiFi range is OK, but not stellar. It is comparable to my laptop with built in WiFi, but not as good as an external WiFi card. Good for most "hot spots", but may not work all over your house.2. The supplied Web Browser is not Palm's best. The T|C has Web Browser 2.0. For extra cash, you can buy Web Browser Pro 3.0... now why (except for greed) should you have to spend extra money for the upgrade software, when you've just spent 400+ for the Tungsten?3. Battery life is excellent. I used a Sony UX-50 for awhile and the battery life on the Sony is very short (less than 2 hours). The Palm beats this hands down.4. Display is clean and crisp. Photos and web pages display nicely. The sony has a bigger display (320x480) and can display a bit more of a web page (plus it has different zoom levels), but I find the Palm easier to read.5. The standard Palm applications are mainly unchanged from prior versions. The desktop software quickly syncs with the T|C and is much faster, given the speedier processor of the T|C.6. There have been prior users warn about cracked screens with the T|C. The suggestions are that no abuse was given to the unit, but just normal use of the keyboard flexed the circuit board, cracking the screen. Check the forums on the site: http://www.brighthand.com to see if this worries you. It is of concern that Palm has given its customers such a hassle for repair, and may or may not replace a cracked screen. (You can buy an extended warranty that will provide replacement of one display for the extent of the warranty.)7. Palm's customer support is via their toll free 800 number to India. I had one question which arose when the web broswer quit working and would always crash with a message of FATAL ERROR...LINE 3965. Calling the help number gave me the chance to give my name address etc... to four different people before I got an unhelpful response of "try to reset your unit". Gosh... I should have saved myself 30 minutes and done that in the first place if that's the only "fix" they can offer. I rate the support UNSATISFACTORY. Plus, after the first 90 days, you get to pay $25 for your phone call to India.8. I have not used the voice memo or audio feature at all, so I won't attempt to rate them. With only mono sound, it's not worth much to me, but I have a good MP3 player, and really didn't need the Palm to function as an audio device.9. Web Browser seems more stable than the Sony UX-50 Net Broswer. In my use of the Sony, the browser would frequently hit a page and crash, resetting the Sony. The Palm seems more stable in this respect. But please note #2 above. The 2.0 web browser does not support pop up windows if your particular application needs them.10. The new Graffiti 2 is a downgrade from the old Graffiti. I used to get about a 95% writing recognition rate on my 515. Now, the recognition rate for letters is about 50%. Even making the space character generates spurious letters like "m" and "W"... who knows how a straight line gets interpreted as those characters. At least the T|C has the keyboard and an on-screen keyboard as alternatives.Bottom line: Good functionality, size good, plastic case probably part of the design issue with screen stability. I'm satisified, but I've had my unit for only a month, and if it breaks, given Palm support -- this is going to be an expensive $400 paperweight.
I had to upgrade my printer as my old one wasn't supported under Vista. Be sure to go to Brother's website and download the Vista driver package. Installation couldn't be easier. FAST output compared to my Panasonic KX-P7100. Graphics are not a big concern for me, but any I've printed are acceptable. I installed mine as a network printer and the install was flawless the first time. All I can tell you is I'm very pleased with this unit.
Just got the armor and had the same problem with a number of people in that the lens protector would fall off. 18 - 55 mmf lens, D60Here is what I discovered. I put the lens protector on backwards, then turned it inside out. Now it stays on.
Poor sound quality:Today I assembled the speakers and played a Netflix show on my computer. My first reaction was a cringe; I was confused and disgusted. I looked in the manual for an explanation thinking I was wrong to assume that the system was as easy as plugging in three cables. Unfortunately, the speakers really sound that bad. I own a macbook air so I have been using a pair of high quality ear buds (Shures 210 SE) to make up for the built-in mono speaker. I am not sure if I am spoiled by my ear buds, but I am certain that the Bose muddle the voices of the actors in my show. I am sorely disappointed with these speakers. I know these are the cheapest Bose speakers out there, but with a $100 price tag I thought it would at least put out a clear sound at low volumes. These speakers most certainly do not produce a clear sound.Portability:I bought these speakers for its portability. I compromised between size and sound quality. The speakers are large enough that they are not convenient to carry around--though manageable. However, I thought I would receive better sound quality, so I justified purchasing a moderately larger set of speakers. The size of these speakers are not justified by its sound. Ironically enough, the more expensive Bose speakers have smaller speakers and produce a clearer sound. I understand that the more expensive models include a separate bass, but if you can produce a clearer sound with smaller speakers, I would prefer that without a bass. I don't know who buys 2.0 speakers as opposed to 2.1 (bass included via .1) thinking it will provide adequate bass--I didn't. For the sound that you get from these speakers they are not portable by any means.Summation:These speakers may provide a better sound quality than your laptop, but they lack the quality that a pair of $100 speakers should provide. The sound is muddled and unimpressive. I would not recommend these speakers.
I have owned 2 of them and both only last about 3 months. They have some sort of electronic problem that makes it not recognize the DVD and therefore not play.Tracy
I like the DT-210V more than DT-200V because it is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket and yet it delivers comparable quality in pulling in distant AM stations. I appreciate the fact that the memory includes 10 stations per band, with a more convenient way of switching between bands. I also think that a 90 minute automatic shut off is better than the 60 minutes for the DT-200V. I am satisfied with the quality of the speaker for talk shows, etc., when the bass enhancement feature is"off." I am a serious, every day listener of radio. I like the DT-210V, and I recommend it.
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.
Nice fan but i was expecting better but for the price it,s ok
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 digital voice recorder is very small so it's easy to carry with you. I suggest purchasing a strap since it wasn't included, but there's a hole for one. I found it to be a little complicated because of all the features it has. However, once I master it, I'm sure it will be perfect for the use I purchased it for (paranormal investigations).
The battery is just as perfect as the original. It was fully charge from the store so all you do is to insert it to the computer and start your work. I really recommend this product to any dell 6000 users because it is the best battery ever had. I can say that this is far better than the factory default battery.
I was very disappointed to wait on this scanner for a week and a half for it to not work straight out of the box. As mentioned in a couple of other reviews, the scanning mechanism got stuck. It started scanning and then returned and made a horrible noise. The normal scanning operation seemed to be pretty loud even before it got stuck.
Good product for the price. Only had trouble with a DOS based program, but of course those are about out of date, so it was to be expected. As for speed, it's ok. Only thing I didn't like was that it had 2 512MB DIMM's and I thougt it was 1 1GB, so the expansion I bought only brought it up to 1.5GB
Buying this at my local Staples, I initially thought it was a bigger sized, capacity flash card... turned out to be one of those micro drives like with the ipod. All the better....Pros:&#62;price. This product's MSRP is roughly $one hundred eighty as of this review. My local Staples only sold it for $one hundred thirty after -$fifty instant rebate. It's a great deal when you compare the price per MB/GB vs. USB flash memory card type devices.&#62;Easy to use. Just plug, drag & drop.&#62;It can reach close to the limits of USB 1.1 and 2.0 maximum transfer rates.(57min to transfer 3.04GB of 9 files about 70MB to 280MB each on USB 1.1. 10 min on USB 2.0)&#62;Nice extras. Rotating and retractable USB connector and included USB extension cable provides easy access to hard to reach ports. Also includes a carry case.&#62;Seems to be faster than mainstream USB flash memory and flash memory card products&#62;NTFS and FAT32 file systems available (NTFS for WinXP ONLY IIRC).&#62;I've only used this unit for 3 days so far, too soon for a chance for anything to go wrong really, but the overall build quality and durability appears good.Cons:&#62;During the transfer (read or write), the unit heats up quite a lot.... like a warm coffee mug. At least it wasn't painful to touch for me&#62;without carrying along the USB extention cable, u may not be able to connect to some computers or certain computer setup environments.&#62;If you're using a PC that can only handle FAT32, it's going to be slow in handling lots of small files (as opposed to fewer large files) and/or folders and subfolders.(On USB 2.0, 3 files taking up 19MB only took &#60;10 sec to transfer. On the other hand, 21MB of scattered photo files about 63KB each with over a dozen folders and up to 2 deep took close to a minute! The transfer rates for such a scenario are MUCH better if your GigaBank is formatted for NTFS)&#62;Needs defragging like just like an internal hardrive. The included defragger that comes with Windows can handle this though.&#62;More physically fragile. Conditions such as extreme heat/cold (like those found in Iraq, or Canada), low pressure environment, spills, vibration, drops that wouldn't be a big issue for flash cards may cause damage to this unit.&#62;May not be as fast as new generation of "ultra" or "extreme" flash memory cards&#62;It's bulk won't enable other USB devices to be plugged in tightly stacked USB ports without an extension cable.CONCLUSIONS:If value and capacity are more important than transfer rates and durability, then this is a solid choice. With a USB 2.0 connection and NTFS formatting, it'll be faster than most mainstream flash cards, but cheap enough to make it worth your while vs. newer, faster flash memory cards. With only with USB 1.1 an/or FAT32 formatting, it'll be much slower, but the ease of use and decent transfer rates still make this product worth consideration. Just be sure to take extra good care of it.
This is the second XDM 510 we own. I am not sure how we could function in our business without it. It is an over-the-top product and great for anywone who requires reliable and efficient scanning to Word, PDF, and/or other formats. Multiple page documents are no problem and quick to scan. It turns complex documents into small, easy to read, email, and/or, store files. I run it in Win7. Dave H.
So I had finally upgraded my Windows XP desktop and my Linux file server so that they both had gigabit network interfaces, but everything was still plugged into aLinksys EZXS88W EtherFast 10/100 8-Port Workgroup Switch, so I wasn't getting any benefit from the faster NICs. I sometimes move rather large files around my home network, so it was time to upgrade. After reading the reviews I decided to try this D-Link DGS-2208 gigabit switch as a replacement.To see what kind of improvement I got, I performed a file copy benchmark from and to the server both before and after I swapped in the new switch. The file was a 2.87 GB hard disk image from Virtual PC. Here are the results:Copy from server to PC, Linksys 100M switch: 6:08 (62 Mbps)Copy from PC to server, Linksys 100M switch: 5:00 (77 Mbps)Copy from server to PC, D-Link 1000M switch: 1:16 (302 Mbps)Copy from PC to server, D-Link 1000M switch: 1:23 (277 Mbps)As you can see, the file copy times were drastically reduced after upgrading to this gigabit switch; my effective network speed increased by about a factor of 4. I was very happy with this result. In case you are wondering why the gigabit transfer rates are nowhere near 1000 Mbps, you have to take into account the other limitations of your hardware such as hard drive speed. You would need extremely fast systems with RAID striping to get anywhere near actual 1000 Mbps performance.For the record, there were also two 100 Mbps devices plugged into this switch during this test (a print server and an uplink to my router), so the idea that it falls back to the lowest connected speed is nonsense - that is not how switches work. I just got this switch today so I can't say anything about its long term reliability, but if it continues to perform like this it will definitely be a winner.As far as ergonomics, I like the fact that there are indicator lights that show the device speed (yellow is 100 Mbps, green is 1000 Mbps). For my setup, it's also convenient that the lights and ports are on opposite sides of the switch. This switch is a bit larger than my old Linksys, which was no wider than the 8 ports plus power connector, but it's not too bulky. A documentation CD is included, but there's really no need for it. You just plug this in and go; there's absolutely nothing to configure since it is an unmanaged switch.I rated this item 4 stars only because its reliability is not yet proven. So far, it has my full recommendation.
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!
It worked better when it was off! I thought I was going to get some great improvement, but instead the reception was worse! As soon as I turned on the amplifier, the signal is gone! Maybe mine is broken; I can't believe anyone would sell this honestly. I tried it on two different receivers and then compared with 3 other antennas I had - this one was the worst of all!
Hmmm, new house on the river, big birds everywhere...was that a Bald Eagle?Googled "learn about binoculars" and ended up at Amazon. Found these Nikons, read the reviews from others (fantastic resource), and bought 'em. Can't say enough how happy we are with them. Every technical comment written in the other reviews was dead on. They're light, awesome clarity, super value for the price, and perfect for bird watching in dim or bright light. The Blue Herons, Osprey, Red tailed Hawks, Cormorants, & Bald Eagles (and much more) never looked better. We can't put these Nikons down.
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!
VIKING AND LEXAR ARE THE BEST YOU CAN FIND FOR DIGITAL RECORDING. I ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SANDISK.SO THESE ARE GREAT !
Their compact size, appearance and superior, and clear sound quality all for a reasonable price make them a great choice
These headphones are definitely worth buying at the price.Pros: Great sound quality although not the best. Never had any jarring of bass or high frequencies but the sound could have been a lot fuller. Nice inline volume control. Mic quality is super. These headphones are extremely lightweight.Cons: Prolonged wear leads to an aching of ears. The most comfortable design is big earcups which cover your ear. Small earcups which dont cover your ears completely are worse than an open air design like this pc130. Secondly, the build doesnt feel very solid. It remains to be seem how long it is before it breaks.
This machine has been working pretty good so far. I've only had it about a month. It DOES use up large amounts of ink. I've already changed one of the cartridges twice in one month! Other than that, it's alittle slow, but it seems most Canon's are. It's very quiet, and the quality is good. I looked online at reviews and it seemed as if I had to pick between machines that used up large amounts of ink or ones that got poor ratings for quality. I chose to buy this one because I would rather repalce ink cartidges than the equipment itself. I still have not figured out some of the fax machine's options, but so far so good with the rest.
I'm extremely happy with this camera. This is my first DSLR and mostly use it with automatic settings so far. Canon 17-85mm lens makes a real difference. I shopped around for a while and Amazon had had the best deal.
I don't know why the ratings had a category for "sound quality", but whatever....I wanted a longer VGA cable to plug my laptop in to the TV to watch videos from laptop on the TV. This product fit the bill and was easy on the budget. Less than $10 for a VGA cable to watch videos on the TV with my laptop 20 feet away.......GREAT!!!Very good cable, strongly shielded and very sturdy. Video quality is good and you can't beat the price!!
This is a fine product: it does the job. With few alternatives that offer AC/DC capability to the ThinkPad's Z series, this one works just fine. Indeed, the engineering and design might have been a bit more thoughtful (it's a little large and heavy), but there are few PC companies that truly make the effort to improve form factor. This one does the job, however...
I'm not sure how long I had it before I got the "no disc" message but I know it was well beyond the warranty period. Still it was a dissapointmet when it happened. No one buys anything, (even something cheap) expecting it to only last till the warranty ends!Me and my kids loved this player while it lasted. It seemed perfect for our needs and what a price! And I have to say that we got a lot of use out of it before it stopped on us. But the fact of the matter is that it did stop just like all the others appear to have, suddenly saying no disc. Bummer!
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.
I've been comparing these headphones with a pair of $20 Sony MDR-V150 headphones I've had for years.Compared to the Sonys, the Sennheisers have very little umph in the bass. When the music swells in a loud place, the bass gets completely buried under the mid range, so you lose the roots of your chords. The Sonys have a much richer, warmer bass that never gets buried.Additionally, the Sennheisers are quite tight on my head, and I have a small head! They squeeze the sides of my face quite a lot, so they aren't particularly comfortable for wearing all day.Finally, they have a very heavy, stiff, bulky cord. I have to wrap it around my chair arm to keep it from flopping awkwardly. When it flops, or when it stiffly rubs against my shoulder or shirt collar, I can hear it loudly in my ear, so if I'm listening, I have to keep the cord still.Overall, not a good purchase. I like my $20 Sonys better.
As usual, the product was delivered quickly and in good condition. However, I ordered a Tiffin 3-stop neutral density filter and that is how the box was labeled. However, the filter inside the case was actually a 2-stop filter. I've decided this filter works for me, but I would have preferred the 3-stop filter. I don't know who messed up here, Amazon or Tiffin, but these kinds of errors are unacceptable!!
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.
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.
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.
No complaints about functionality. Instructions were absurdly bad, specifically preventing proper assembly if followed exactly. Assembly was nothing too difficult to figure out once the instructions were discarded. Nice low price. Only comes with enough cage nuts/screws to mount a server or two.
I purchased these speakers and I am not disappointed. Magnificient sound using a Turtle Beach "Santa Cruz" Sound Card. Well worth the price!
This pool is great! It even complies with all of our local codes so we don't have to pull a permit or put up fencing around it. The kids are having a great time in it, and we parents even hop in it every now and then. I love that Intex has extended the cord attached to the pump on this model so that it no longer requires the use of an extension cord (a code no-no).
i got these bad boys a few days ago and so far im loving them they arent so loud as some people keep saying and i have them on high they are abit brighter than all of my other devices with leds but over all i they are great
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).
Now let be for real. This is very good indeed for normal things if your dvd or cd is really mess up just buy new ones. This product is reaaly good, I had minor damages, this product did it's thing did a very good jobs. Heck I got two of them they are wonderful. I keep them near my TV, and my music box. It's the juke worth the money for the job.
I bought this for a friend of mine in France. She informed me that the package had an expiration date of two years ago. She has not used it, so I don't know how good they are, but for the price you pay the least they can do is send you a product that has not expired yet.
We live in a house we rent. I wanted to take advantage of the 50mg download that our ISP has..but we were not getting that via wireless - even with N (too many bricks in this house!) I used two of these to go out one window and one door..and between have regular cat6...hidden under an eve outside. It works GREAT! Now seeing the speeds we pay for!
The Shuffle returns with a brand new invention....I had the first generation 512MB Shuffle, which was small enough for me to carry and use everywhere. The second generation IPod shuffle is 1/3 the size with twice the memory of the 512MB, and at a lower initial price point. This is the first IPod product that has come out which was an immediate buy for me. My need for musical portability is limited. I use it in the gym or the library. I don't need a 2GB or larger Nano, and only have a 80GB IPod for video use and music storage. The Shuffle fits the perfect niche for me. I preload multiple playlists, thrown in some utterly random goodness, and I'm walking out the door. Some don't like not having a screen or having to move forward through the track order or the randomness of the music when it plays on shuffle, but for me that's the appeal. This 2nd generation Shuffle is as simple and inexpensive as it gets, and does its job incredible well (which is to play music). The only major drawback are the hideously bad earbuds, which you may want to consider upgrading.One note, check the pricing before you buy on here. Some days Amazon is fulfilling the order at list price, and other days third party vendors are ripping people off charging between $99 and $115. If you don't see it at the list price of $79, Apple has it on their own website for $79, so pick it up there or in big box chain stores. This 2nd Gen Shuffle will dominate the low cost, low memory end of the portable music spectrum, and continue Apple's dominance in the market. At this price point, there are few who can't afford it, and plenty who are going to add it to their existing IPod collection. Highly recommended, and the perfect holiday gift.A.G. CorwinSt.Louis, MO
This is my second pair of these headphones. They have amazing sound quality, good sound insulation and are comfortable to wear.
Just got it as a gift and already cant be without it!I take it too the gym, the office or out running.I am a fanatic for hi-tech stuff but this is really great for anyone.
Works as advertised. I own several, and have loaned several to friends when they've needed to recover data from dead PCs. I've used this with MacOS 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, Ubuntu Linux, CentOS, and several other Linux distros without issue.
I had ordered the Cables To Go 15' video cable, and the picture from my PC to monitor wasn't sharp. I returned that, and ordered this one -- crystal clear! This cable is about 2X heavier than the other, seems of very good quality and nice solid connectors. Not much else to say about a cable, but if this is what you need, this one is a good choice.
This product was shipped fast. The receiver works great and sounds superb. Great product, great price.
I've had this stereo system for 7 or so years now and never had any problems! I've upgraded the speaker wire to 16 gauge. It had sounded great from the day that I bought it till this very day! The sound is very good. I at one point hooked up my subs from my car to my stereo and it made my 12" pioneer sub hit pretty hard.. I have had this in apartments and bedrooms but never too large of a room.
Obviously a bit large and heavy, these cans have a great sound with reasonable bass. They are pretty comfortable for long trips, and block a fair amount of external noise -- w/o needing a battery. Also means they can stay on for the whole plane flight. Downside is they are big and heavy. They looked like they might not be that durable, but they have survived many many plane trips and various other adventures so far.
The quality on these headphones are really good, they really bring out the bass which is a huge plus for me (especially coming from using apple earbuds). They're also very durable, the ear cups arn't made of plastic, but a metal that makes them feel like they aren't braking any time soon. My only complaint is that they get uncomfortable after wearing them for an extended period of time. Other than that, I would recommend these, they're great headphones for the money and I've been pleased with them since I got them.
It works well, when its on. I had really high hopes for this thing since it goes down below 88.1 but not quite. Sound quality it great but it has something built in to where if it doesn't "hear" sound for a set period of time it turns itself off. Dumbest idea ever. It works fine for music but podcasts on my iPod nano are a whole different ballgame.
Did away with cable a long time ago and only streamed popular shows the day after they aired online. Decided to give this a try and catch shows OTA on the nights they aired. Guess what? I connected the coaxial to the TV, searched for digital channels and voila, digital HD television free. Now I can watch Modern Family, Parks and Rec and The Office on their actual air date and not wait until they are online. Oh, and the important daily news and weather alerts. I'd say I'm getting 10-16 digital channels that are crystal clear. Very happy with this purchase.
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.
We are very pleased with this little photo keychain, and with the whole Amazon transaction.
If you travel a lot this is for you, video and sound quality is the best, 90% of the movies or videos I download can be played on it without any conversion (divx xvid wmv, etc), sync with Media Player 10 is great.Recommended - I love it.
I purchased this for use with my XP Media Center 2005 machine to pick up Digital TV (DTV) over the air signals only - I was not interested in analog TV or Cable use.Driver installation was confusing but I muddled through it. I have not been able to get the proprietary WinTV software working. I was, however, able to download and install the hardware driver and the Media Center encoder update use Media Center to watch TV - all using the included stubby antenna (which, by the way, telescopes).Because of the difficulty I had with getting the drivers and software loaded, I would recommend this product only to the technically adept. Novices and Intermediates will be thoroughly confused by the software installation.
I'm very impressed with my intial results with these filters. No distortion (that I can see), and hardly any chromatic abberation.I think if you have a camera that lacks a macro "package" you will be very pleased with this lens kit. I find however that i'd like to purchase them individually more, than as a 3 set... but the price is so good that you can't really complain. I think this is a must have in every photographers bag who likes macro work. 4.5 stars for me.
This player is super fantastic, once you know how to operate it. It's my second player (1st one another brand) and of course I thought I could immediately "work it", but you must read the book first if you're new to mp3 like me. I did end up online at iRiver to get a better understanding of how to download but after that, it was all uphill. I love the sound, the versatility, the style, the graphics, just everything about it including the sound of my recorded voice!! Now that I've learned to operate it, I would consider buying another iRiver with more memory.
This product does everything as advertised plus more. The company is very easy to deal with.
This product works very well. It answers call from the land line and the Skype line through the same telephone. It has only one phone jack but I have cordless phones linked to a single base so I can answer my call from everywhere in the house. We only use Skype for outgoing calls; this gateway requires to suffix the # sign to the phone number so it knows that it must send this call through Skype instead of the land line. We get use to it. Configuration of the unit is quite simple after the software installation. Skype requires configuration too in order to redirect the sound to the gateway/usb port instead of the headset or speaker. With such a configuration it means that when someone skype talk or skype telephone you, you will have to answer through the telephone unless you quickly change the configuration to answer through your PC. Overall it does not really anoying for us. I do not think this is a gateway limitation but more likely a Skype or Windows one. All this said means that someone can skype-to-skype you (not calling your Skype telephone line) and it will ring on your telephone or your cell/other phone that you configure in your Skype account has follow up/reach me phone number. So you become reacheable by phone through free skype account!!! That is very cool!!! So overall, excluding the internet connection, having a line with Skype is $90/year!!! I can live with few inconvients at that price. My previous VOIP ITP provider costed me $200 for bad service, double billing issues (they never have been able to recognize all their mistakes so receive only partial refund), fights and down time (6 days: account desactivated no reason provided). I do not recommend ITP!!!
The Samsung LNT4665F 46" has a great picture and is good looking set in my family room. The picture is bright and the colors are vibrant. I had to adjust some settings to get the black to look more black but it was not difficult. It works great with my PS3 and is a great set for gaming (with the game mode option). Blu-ray movies look amazing at 1080p, especially pixar films. Everyone who has blu-ray player must get the movie "Cars" to show it off. The screen is a glossy finish, so if you have a lot of light in the room, glare can be an issue. Also the base and edges collect dust like crazy. That is why a micro fiber cloth is included with the set. I highly recommend this set, and for the price it is a great deal.
I just received my Nikon D200 several days ago, and I'm very impressed with it so far. I picked it up from Amazon seller ubee67. Though it is a used camera, it's in almost mint condition. I've got large hands, so the D200 feels good when I grip it. I also like the fact that it is metal instead of plastic. I own a Nikon D5100 which is smaller, lighter, and does much more than the D200, but I just enjoy handling a camera that is well built. The controls on the camera are right at your fingertips, and easy to get to quickly. The color images produced by this camera are incredible. If you're in the market for a second camera body, as I was, or simply want a well built, reliable start-up DSLR camera, don't hesitate, get the D200. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. That being said, I have to say that the seller, ubee67 was incredible to deal with. The camera came exactly as described (with original box, CD, manual, battery & charger). They even threw in free expedited shipping, allowing me to get my D200 even sooner. I'll definitely do business with ubee67, great camera, and great vendor!
Cheap and it works. I have my phone line going into my cable modem. Another line comes out to the house for the phone. I needed a 3rd input for the fax machine. It works. What else can be said about something like this?
I was looking for a portable photo album for my wife, to show off pictures of our new granddaughter. The keychain models are just too small to view the pictures decently, and anything bigger doesn't fit well in her purse. The ability of the photo album to hold hundreds of photos is great for her. I also like the leather case that holds the photo album. It is soft and protects the album extremely well.
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!)
Do not even think of buying this product. It is just no good. The driver supplied with it does not work very well with windows 2000. The driver software crashes at least once a day, and if you want to print again, you need to reboot your computer. The copier/scanner mechanism does not feed narrow items/small items very well. If you ever hope to scan something other than 8x11 plain paper, you're in for a surprise. This thing is junk, and the Lexmark support team is of no help whatsoever. The &quot;driver&quot; software problem noted above was mentioned to them, and they claim it is not a &quot;known issue&quot; nor will they assign it &quot;known issue&quot; status - yet many other folks are having the same problem. Just search the web for &quot;lexmark red diamond red x&quot; as the symptom is that the driver's &quot;red diamond&quot; symbol turns into a &quot;red x&quot; when the driver software has crashed. Goodbye Lexmark, hello HP.
If there was a "zero stars" rating, I would give it a zero. This drive is supposed to work on both a Firewire and USB 2.0 connection. Our system has both and it won't work with either one.When connected to the Firewire the system freezes before even getting to Windows. We tried other devices on the Firewire and they work fine. We tried the device on another computer with the same results.When connected to the USB 2.0 port, the system boots, the lights come on, the drive spins, but Windows displays an error in the SysTray - Device will not start. We tried another device on that port and it works; we tried the device on another system with the same results.We followed the troubleshooting steps in their manual, updated our Windows 2K and BIOS, and have the same results. The drive simply does not work.We contacted BUSLink by email (they have no 1-800 number). Their response was to follow the warranty return policy (which requires a long-distance call) or return it to Amazon.com.Although the order is placed through Amazon, the drive is shipped from ANTonline, and their return policy is to contact BUSLink first.So now we're going in circles!The only thing worse than defective devices is a manufacturer's lack of customer support.Don't buy this device. Purchase one from a major manufacturer, or go to your local electronics store where you can be assured of a quick return policy.
Let's start with the defects that may not (or may likely) exist in other units. First the eject button on the front of the unit only worked half the time. The eject button is poorly designed and hard to push. When it did work, the disc holder was very slow to open up. Secondly the DVD disks in the unit often vibrated and had to be reseated several times to stop this annoying vibrating sound. Now for the design problems. The remote has a power button which does not truely power off the unit. In a dark room the red light always illuminates from the unit, which is fine unless you sleep in the room. Pushing the power button on the unit does shut it off, however it again is a poorly designed push button. Don't waste your money on this unit, when you can buy a quality unit that actually works flawlessly for $15 more. What a waste of time this unit was, it was obvious that the costs cut in manufacturing result in a unit that is flawed even in its best working state. This is my first negative review. I've bought many electronics and have never seen such poor quality from a manufacturer. This unit also sells at the APEX 1201, same unit different number.
This adapter does NOT fit well with the shuffle - the connection is loose and requires moving the iPOD around to get some level of connection. The connection is bad when you are able to find some connectivity. Don't buy it, unless they make the male portion of the adapter TRULY compatible with the female jack on the Shuffle. This was a waste of money.
Minuses:-If you wear glasses: especially with thick frames, every time you adjust/move your glasses, it creates friction with the padding and a rubbing noise that is very apparent and mildly annoying. its not that its uncomfortable, its just that it makes noise if there is any movement between your glasses and the phones.-if you plan on moving around: it will make noise [via headphone cable]. any rubbing anywhere on the cable is audible in the phones. so if you plan on moving around a lot while listening to these [i longboard] then i would say no dice. these are meant to be listened with while sitting down.-does not play friendly with techno: any hard/sudden bass hits can be distorted pretty easily. if you are using an equalizer, and you want more bass, dim the trebles and turn up the master volume. and smooth/rolling bass sounds wonderful though.-takes a while to break in: give them a dozen or so hours before the cans are broken in.Plusses-accurate sound reproduction: sounds peachy keen. put on some jack johnson for example and it sounds like he's singing into your ears and his guitar is in your face.-good soundspace: when listening to multi-instrumental music, its easy pick out individual instruments as though they are in different areas around you.-cancel noise very well: i have to take my headphones off to have any conversation. thats the way it should be.It may not seem like it, but the plusses outweigh the minuses. however i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND just getting a px100. i've had better experiences with those.
The keyboard and mouse are very comfortable and quiet. The scroller on this mouse is a little slower than that on my Microsoft Desktop 3000 mouse, but usable nonetheless.Apparently, installing the drivers for the keyboard and mouse does interfere with the settings for your screensavers. That is annoying.Still a good product and a nice upgrade from our wired keyboard and mouse.
good price for open box really good sound and software for it. Fits snug in my computer just like that installation is a snap really nice look on it
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.
Excellent product. Amazingly fast, super compact and very easy to use. One small downside is the buttons are allitle small for medium/large fingers to press.
This wire harness does it's job. It works just as stated & has all reqired parts with it. My installer said he would buy again.
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.
Now that I am burning my vinyl onto CD's I wanted to get a good new turntable. This is the best deal out there. Burn the cleaner records first and then do the scratchy ones. Even plays your old 45's and 78's if you have any of those. Can you imagine having a CD of old music that is only found on records and never made it to the commercially available CD? Now you can put all those one hit wonder 45's and B-sides that you really like but cannot find on CD.
i thought its a good deal while i was in need for the extra batt and nothing more... but when i got them the battery is fine, the bag is good quality and i like the side pockets. but the filter IS NOT FOR THE G7 as it says or should be. and it is not for the telephoto lens or even the wide lens so i dont know what to do with it other than keeping it aside till any of my friends needs it.
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.
I love these headphones! They are the only ones I use. I was upset when the stores stopped carrying them but thrilled when I found them on Amazon. My 17 yr old daughter loves them too and won't use anything else. They are comfortable and have great sound. The price is great!!
What a great bag. The fit, the style, the utility of it so well made and presented. This was a lucky find for the money, you simply won't find a better deal or more, a better sling bag.
does what a ND filter is supposed to do. i would recommend it to most photographers. still sharp for a consumer priced filter.
I received this radio/cd player from my husband for Christmas. I absolutely love it except for one thing. There is NO battery backup. So, every time the power goes out (even for a few seconds), I lose the clock setting and all of my presets. I'm not sure why Sony didn't add a battery backup to alleviate this problem. Resetting all my presets every time is a little irritating.Other than that, I love it. The sound quality is great. It's nice having a cd player that holds 3 CDs as well as being able to connect an mp3 player. I also use the timer all of the time while I am cooking....very convenient!
bought this thing about 3 weeks ago. And for the first 2 weeks it was fine, and I couldn't have been happier with my purchase, but then during week 3 the Ipod started to freeze up on me, and I couldn't get it working again. And apple's tech support was no help, they basically restated the same stuff from the support section on their website. Waste of money....I'm sure there's a better mp3 player somewhere....hopefully I'll find it...this was too much money to spend on something that was just going to break down 3 weeks after I bought it.
It almost looks like a monitor. The resolution is not what I expected its not bad but it didnt meet my expectation. It did not come with any cables except the power cord. It is easy to operate.
Looks nice, tunes in the radio fine. But if you're looking for a good sounding system for the kitchen, keep looking - and good luck on that. Remember the old transister radios of yesteryear, well at least they had some treble. Muddy and flat sounding would be the word here. It looks good and the wife's happy but I'd like to throw it out the window every time I hear it. If you have an ear for music (which most people don't), do yourself a favor and don't torture yourself with this unit.
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.
The HDTV picture quality is stunning. I use the HDMI cable connection from my satellite receiver which makes setup easy. The menu settings are pretty straight forward, but the instruction manual is not written for the average consumer. There are seven inputs that you must switch between to watch satellite, DVD, camera, etc.. The sound from the built in speakers is reasonably good, but I am using a Pioneer VSX-1016 AV receiver for surround sound. Hooking up the Pioneer was another story.
THE CAMERA IS THE BEST I'VE HAD...AND ONE OF THE CHEAPEST. IT WAS SHIPPED AND DELIVERED IN AMAZING TIME...ABOUT 3 OR SO DAYS AFTER I ORDERED IT WAS IN THE MAILBOX...I DIDN'T EVEN PAY FOR EXPEDITED SHIPPING!
Very good price. The only semi-bad thing is that shipping was around two to three times more than the product costed. But it was well worth it.
i purchased one for my son, and it helps him organize his school assignments, study, and with all of the downloadable applications, its pretty impressive for something small. im upset that i didn't purchase it later because i could have saved [$$$]. but its worth that much!
After weeks of reading up on all the newest TV technology and assessing my personal wants I decided to go with a Rear Projection TV. The 2 main factors were size vs price. I really liked the LCD's on the market, but wanted at least a 50" set. And as many reading this know the larger LCD (most max at 47") are almost double the price for a comparable RPTV.This set is spectacular. The viewing angle, lack of glare and picture quality are top notch. The one minor flaw is the basic sound is, well, basic. But when your in this market of TV you must have upgraded audio. If you don't, it's okay, the sound is adequate, as are most TV sets; even tube TV's. This flaw is common in the TV market, so I don't count it against the overall marks.I should also say the price I got from Amazon was unbeatable. Also, the shipping was QUICK and without issue.Good luck to those researching and you won't be disappointed in this TV, so go ahead and get it already!
I've had this device for about 2 weeks, and I love it. Very nicely put together - I love having the reliable automatic clock, the indoor outdoor temp, and it's very big and easy to ready. A techno klutz, I had no difficulty setting it up.
Sucks. Really really sucks. This is why I didn't want to spend more than 5 bucks on a pair of earbuds. Better to buy something cheap and when it stops working, throw it out and buy another cheap set. I got to thinking, however, that maybe I should invest in something of a higher quality and stop making that trip to the dollar store to pick up headphones. So I bought these...and loved them. The sound is top notch. And I can blast my music without my neighbor on the train or bus being any the wiser as to what I'm listening. Sigh....then one day the left ear piece just stopped working. I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary. Just standing on the bus when all of a sudden it just went out. I then looked at the reviews and, low and behold, I'm not the only one that's gone through this. So here I am...with these expensive buds...that don't really work. So now I have to deal with Monster directly to try and get a refurbed unit which is basically another broken set of headphones.I'd advise you to look elsewhere. Seems like there's some sort of build malfunction that causes this as, again, I'm not the only one.
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 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.
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.
I had this router for almost 5 years and it gave me no problem. I bought another one for my brother's house and he used it for about 4 years. There was only 1 time that I asked him to unplug and plug the power to get the internet back. Both of our routers are on 24/7. I recently moved to a bigger house and I sometimes get connection drops when I use the PC downstair (the router is upstair). So the only weakness of this router is the range but I expect it since it is not range max, range extended or MIMO type. I want to change to a wireless N router but after reading reviews over here, I'd better wait. In the meantime, this router is a rock and it's very affordable.
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.
This Garmin StreetPilot c550 is the best thing next to the cell phone, I would not part with it for all the money in the world!!!
Compre este estuche para mi nueva camara Sony y es de muy buena calidad, el tama&ntilde;o es perfecto para guardar la camara junto al cable y el cargador de la pila. Puedes colocarlo en tu cinturon (aunque me parece un poco grande para eso) o colocarle la correa. Es muy practico.
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.
its good i love it now i can go anywhere and plug it in to charge my ds ya :)
I've used Corsair for almost a decade and only had one stick of memory go bad. They replaced it within a week. Simply the best company. Maybe it's not the best price, but it stays cool, works fine, and I trust corsair.
High quality portable CD player with very convenient battery location and great skip protection. I take it on walks and it does not skip.
Ordered these speakers because of positive reviews on this site and dimensions are such that I can actually fit these speakers inside empty 1970 set of Utah speaker boxes that had given up on me. Not an electronic geek ,unable to repair Utahs. Components looked fine. These speakers sound great. As the younger set may say "for cheap".
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 have used Logitech mouses for years. They keep getting better. I like the ergonomics. The buttons on the side are hard to push accidentally. I like the scrolling left and right very much. I just have to remember to use this new feature. I am missing the independent "double click" button. I can still set it to double click, but I have to either replace a button that functions for some other useful purpose or use the simultaneous two-key click, as I have it set now. I'm going to just have to get used to that. Overall, I like it. I haven't seen anything better.
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.
the sennheiser ear buds are good if you useing them for a ipod they are not the best that I have had but for the price there good I give them an 8 on a scale of 10
The sound is clear and crisp, the bass is incredible, they fit comfortable, the cord is extra long. Overall, these headphones are worth it!
It took 2 hours to copy a 1gb of pictures from a 2-gb SD card connected to a USB reader to another 4-gb USB drive.
I see some reviews that knock the audio quality, but nobody has taken the time to complain about the quirky volume control. The volume knob lets a considerable amount of sound through even when it's turned all the way down, so I'm constantly fiddling with the computer's volume as I toggle between very loud and very quiet. Also, twisting the volume knob up from the "off" position has no effect until about 10 degrees of rotation. This gives the system a flimsy feel.The Bose reps I've talked to assure me that this behavior is by design; yours will do this too.
I have been a Navy photographer for over 18 years and have used the top of the line Nikon and Canon cameras. This is by far the simplest, user-friendly camera I have ever used. The image quality is outstanding, as is the construction. This is a great camera for beginners and those who are more advanced. Remember, in the "old days" of film, it was the lens and film that made the image quality, not the camera. Well, digital takes care of the film part of the equation. So do yourself a favor, get this camera and save your money for a good quality lens. The kit lens is a good start though. A good Canon or Sigma lens will give you better quality.All the shooting modes give you above average quality, but the Monochrome (black and white) setting is pretty darn close to black and white film. Add the fact that in the settings mode, you can digitally add red, yellow, orange or green filters for more effects and you have a pretty amazing camera. Learn to use the camera and you will not regret buying it. One item I can suggest getting is a add on battery grip. If you have large hands or shoot a lot, the extra grip space and battery power will keep you shooting more comfortably and for longer shoots. Amazon sells both the Optika and Canon grips.
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 tried this device after trying 3 others : Pioneer, Panasonic and one other that wasn't worth remembering. Quit frankly because of the price I didn't expect much but it has been 2 yearsnow and 2 PC's later( I took it with me when I purchased other PC's) and it still is as dependable as when I first opened the box.:
Uses the exisiting stereo system in one's car and sounds good when using an existing blank FM Channel. I appreciate the ability to program three diferent FM stations for selection, and to change the site location when in a different city. However, in any big city such as Chicago, one will find that there are no blank FM channels, and thus the sound from your iPod tends to be fighting with any adjacent FM stations. If the cable could use a stronger signal to over ride any existing FM signal, that would be beneficial.
very easy to install and use. my daughter installed it and she needs help with everything. It is working great and she is now able to connect via her laptop and don't even know how.
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.
These earphones were sent to me as part of a review program. I put them to a tough test: a crowded Seattle Metro bus, my low-end Panasonic CD player that's about 8 years old, and Brahms's Violin Concerto -- a CD from the Public Library, not a new one.And suddenly I was surrounded by magnificent music. The orchestra could have been on the bus with us. I've used many headphones (including some noise-cancelling phones) and never achieved this quality of sound. I may not have to buy a new CD player after all.Normally I don't like small ear pieces but these are really comfortable. I didn't take time to place them perfectly (as recommended in the manual) because I was, after all, on a public bus. And they still did the job.Highly recommended.
This Targus case is a steal at around $20.00. It is lightweight, well constructed and has plenty of room for a small-mid size laptop. It has a simple, classy design that is perfect for a man or woman. The case also has plenty of room for a charger, mouse, pens, cd's and a few thin files. If you want a utilitarian case at a really good price, you can't go wrong with this.
This computer has a lot of bang for your buck. I love the built in camera and the ease of use; just press one button and you're off. I also love the small form factor and its lighweight makes it perfect to lug around. Barely weighs anything. Feels lighter than a school text book. For something that is so small, it has all the port connectors I would use; firewire, usb, vga, ethernet, and a magicgate port to boot. Some people complained that the native resolution would make text too small on screen, but I find it perfect. I gave it only 4 stars because it runs on crappy windows xp. Otherwise great product and Sony customer support is very helpful.
I'm using mine as a baby cam. Also, I have it put a picture on my ftp server every 15 minutes, and run scheduled (AT command) batch files to copy the newest jpg to a known file name. Then, I or my family just click the link (ftp://name:pswd@www.mysitexxx.com/camera/babypic.jpg) and look at the latest picture.I use dyndns.org and some software to keep my home computer's IP updated there. This lets me remotely use a domain name instead of IP address.To initially configure it, I had to change the IP of my other computer wired to my router to 192.168.0.x I then configured the wireless camera for 192.168.1.20 and put in the WEP code.I have a web server on port 80, so I configured it to also use port 81 (which I put in my browser as :81 after the URL.) I told my Linksys router to send port 81 (and the higher ports the camera uses) to 192.168.1.20.It's nice just being able to move it around and plug it into the wall outlet.
Great system! Sounds very clear and it is very easy to connect on your iPod. They came with international jack plugs for traveling and a pouch to carry on. We love it.
It is cheap, it works, and I have been using it for almost a year and it doesn't "break". There I said it all.
I received these earphones two days ago, and they didn't disappoint me!I was shocked by its strong wires at the first glance, maybe it's the sturdiest wires I have ever seen for a pair of earphones. I think it should be very to break them.As for the sound, it's awesome! I have purchased several earphones before. Most of them either present a much too strong bass, or have no bass at all! But these e4c earphones have good performances for both low and high frequency.The only flaw about this product maybe the wearing of them. They are just not as comfortable as the ones I had before. And there is a little of 'stethoscope effect'... But for a person putting the sound equality to the first place, like me, these shortcomings do not mean so much. So I will still give a five star rating!
I contacted the seller and we agree to let the problem like it is....I loose some money but it was my will to keep the SD card !As a foreigner in US I`m very satisfied for AMAZON services !!!!Regards,Cristian Cismigiu
If you come across a product that says "Refurbished" and you think it will be a good deal, think again. I bought the 30GB IPOD (5th generation) and it lasted about 2 hours. Thinking it might be the battery I took it to a local battery store and the clerk was knowledgeable enough to tell me it was not the battery but the Ipod that was bad. I took it to the local electronics store that handles the Ipod business and they told me to send it to Ipod company along with a check for $100 and they would fix it for me. Thanks but no thanks, I have lost enough money on this transaction.Please listen to the voice of experience - go to a local store and buy a new one, it will be cheaper in the long run.
This cushtop makes it easier to use my laptop on any other location that isn't a desk. I have a 14.1 inch laptop and it is the perfect size. Much better than propping my laptop on a pillow as the pillow would not allow for good ventilation. Great buy and cheaper than buying at a retail store.
Yes it's a great mount for what I needed. This mount was a little wider than most measuring 36" across. I needed the extra length to catch 3 beams in the wall. I had a old Hitachi Plasma that was very heavy (70lbs). I did not feel comfortable securing to only in 2 places. This mount should only be purchased if you have a direct viewing angle to your TV. There is no side to side movement. Ya it tilts but difficult to adjust while on the wall. For under $30 it did the trick for me. Now I wish I had a mount that could swivel from side to side. Does anyone want to buy this one, "CHEAP" ?
Works perfectly - exactly what I needed. Plus, I get the added bonus of getting off my a** every once in a while.
After reading several reviews of different digital cameras on the Web, I chose the SD200 for its price/value point, and I am not disappointed.This camera is definitely worth it.
I bought this and the wireless keyboard and type papers on it in class. It has a decent browser and reads ebooks great. I did have the E2 but upgraded since my laptop broke and i needed a wireless connection at school as well as a way to type my papers. Great for on the go and its one of those things that is hard to break. Since its so simple in principle its virtually worry free. No errors, upgrading service packs, yearly maintenance nothing, great for college.
I've purchased three ink colors now from Databazaar (except black) for my Canon S520 color inkjet printer. They've all been authentic Canon inks. They've all been new & unopened. Shipped promptly & free. All reasonably priced.-Buy your Canon inks from Databazaar on Amazon & you won't be disappointed!
This is the perfect TV for the bedroom. It fit nicely into our cabinet and the picture quality is oustanding. I can't wait to get our HD Tivo box and see the HD quality.We have a large Sony HD TV in our greatroom but the picture qualtiy on this smaller guy is much better.
I upgraded to this printer from the Brother HL-2070N. Both are network ready so I was comfortable with setting up the printer on my home network which uses Macs and PCs. The printer is fast and the duplex option is awesome (the main reason I bought it). It will help me save paper in the long run and reduces paper clutter on my desk. The printer also is quieter than my previous printer which is always a plus, and unexpected since it's faster. I've always been pleased with Brother and their printers are a steal compared to HP.Oh yeah, I couldn't even tell it was refurbished and has worked without a problem for about a month now so I strongly recommend you do the same and save some money.
I had these headphones, after about a year they developed a short in the right ear and now are quite useless. My crappy stock ipod headphones have lasted me longer :-(
Never in my life have I ever seen a VCR like this & THIS IS NOT GOODIT DOES NOT SAY ON THE BOX, CLAIMS THIS MODEL IS VERY EASY TO HOOK UP TO YOUR CABLE BOXHa ha. Very funny.You need SOME OTHER BOX TO HOOK THIS UP TO YOUR CABLE BOX & like me if you own a RCA TV you need another cableWhat?There is no clock display. NO CLOCK TO VIEW ON A VCR? That's a first.Very light, cheap plastic.It works ok. Even at this cheap price, it is NOT WORTH THE MONEY
This item does what it claims to do. It doesn't fit my acer perfectly, there is about a one mm gap on each side, but this doesn't stop it from protecting my privacy. I would recommend the product for the price. The screen is reversible so you don't have to have the gold bling if it attracts too much attention. My classmate that sits right next to me cant see my screen. Its totally blacked out. it helps if you turn down the brightness of your screen. Other wise there is a little bit of viewable area. Depends on how dark the room is though. In a regular office environment, I don't think you can see the screen. I would give it a Five star rateing if it fit perfectly. I would also like it if they could make one that stuck on the screen like a the protectors on the Iphone.
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*Depending on options system can be configurable to exceed $2,000 as of 6/23/04** products/companies are registered trademarks of there respected owners
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She played with it once. The CD player stopped working on the 2nd song on the 1st CD we tried. Very poorly made.
works fine with old IDE hard drives.works excellent in Raid 0 , boots up with no problem !very recommended!
So this is my first review, but that is besides the point.I am throughly enjoying this new mouse. It's comfortable in my hand and the extra buttons are a pleasant addition to my usual 3-button mouse experience. The laser is accurate and I don't have any problem with lag that is usually expected with a cordless mouse (Yes, I play FPS games). The volume control buttons can be a little awkward to reach and the novelty of having lights for instant messages and emails is nothing special.One problem I have with this product is that the two main buttons (left and right click) seem to be swapped in hardware. I find this extremely irritating at times. Also the included software for certain button configurations is kinda clunky and unhelpful.
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
I wont even get into Tech Support. After owning multiple Linksys products from pre-Cisco days to present (lets say 1998-2011) I feel they are in a downward spiral. My original BEFSR41 home cable/DSL router still works fast and reliably. This device purchased only a couple of months ago fails on an almost predictable 2 week cycle. It appears the firmware running on this device uses more and more resources without recycling them and eventually stops working altogether. For the same price you can get the same functionality, most likely better performance and reliability, and undoubtedly better customer service from almost any of the other manufacturers.
I was given the iQue M3 for Christmas of 2005. A few months into the new year, I dropped it onto pavement, and it broke. For $99, Garmin replaced it with a refurbished unit, which I consider a fair price. Unfortunately, the refurb unit couldn't play directions at full volume, so I returned it for another refurb. This unit fell off the windshield still in it's cradle, and it started making that frying sound of short circuits. I called Garmin and was told that if there was no obvious damage to the unit, they'd look at it under warranty. I had told the guy what happened, so I was pleasantly surprised; they did, in fact, replace it.Under all circumstances, the report you get back says the returned unit was "within specifications" (or words to that effect), even though clearly not. I have no idea why. Units will be returned with new software keys to enter, and the software will begin urging you to register, even though you already have.For some, the mapping software on the M3 will appear crippled. It is a basic drive from here to there unit. It does not allow you to load way-points, Points of Interest, and the like.Each of the units had quirks. On the first one, every time I inserted the SD card with maps, Windows player (or whatever it's called) would start up and ask me if I wanted to search the card for tunes. The second one had inaudible volume. The fourth one has a problem common to the first one: The brightness resets itself randomly to zero. Yep, zero. The first one left the powered brightness full on, so you could give power and see to reset the battery brightness to half on, but this one resets them both to zero. So you may think the unit is not turning on, but it's on. You just can't see anything on the screen. If you're outside, you can put it in the sun and see dimly enough to navigate to the brightness setting, but if it's dark, you need a flashlight.The current one will do a hard reset if I start the car with the unit plugged into the lighter and sometimes when I put it in the cradle. This means I have to do the full new user routine. Touch the screen on the little plus signs to register the touch screen. Press and hold to learn again how to copy. Press and hold to learn again how to paste. Reset the time from Olathe, Kansas, to where I live. All contacts, notes, calendars, and other information is lost. All preferences are gone. After I've gone through the restart routine, the unit will then find the satellites and get me where I'm going, but I can't load destinations from contacts, as they're gone, so I have to type them all in by hand.If the battery runs out of juice, the unit is dead. It forgets everything, and I have to touch the screen where the plus signs are to register the screen. Press and hold to learn again how to copy. Press and hold to learn again how to paste. Reset the time from Olathe, Kansas, to where I live. All contacts, notes, calendars, and other information is lost. All preferences are gone.I complained about this to support at Garmin, and I was assured this is a Microsoft feature and that Garmin can do nothing about it. They recommended that I buy a program from one of several vendors that backs up the data to an SD card where it will not be lost. So now I carry a card with my detailed maps and a card with my backup data. I did learn, though, that if the battery runs down, the backup program is lost, so you can't retrieve your data from the backup SD card unless you have told the program to save as self-extracting archives. I learned it the hard way, of course.To restore, I pop out the detailed maps SD card, insert the backup card, navigate to the File Explorer, navigate to the SD card, open the contents of the SD card, select the latest back up, click through the restore procedure, click to OK that it has finished (just a minute or two with my small amount of data), click to restart, wait a long time for it to restart, tap to get past the owner data screen, enter the password, then pop the restore card out, reinstall the map card, wait while it reads it, then I'm good to go. I can't do it while I'm driving, of course, so if the unit resets on its own, I just go with the complete lack of contacts and without the unit knowing where "Home" is, which means I have to type it or other locations into the Where To dialogue.The unit defaults to 3D directions instead of north is always up, which is confusing for me as I can't look at the screen and out my window and make immediate sense of where I am vis-a-vis the map. I'm sure this is my shortcoming, and I then have to remember how to navigate the menu to the setting for north is up, which I can't do while driving. It also defaults to different displays for day and night. The night display uses a dark background, and I have found that the menus for the Windows programs use a transparent background with black text. So I can't read the menu selections against the dark display. And the unit will not save my preference for using day at all times if I lose power or the unit resets when I start the car or sometimes when I put it in the cradle.On the contacts database, the unit assumes all phone numbers start with the area code to Olathe, Kansas. It also formats all numbers as US numbers. I have a few overseas numbers, and they are crammed into the (xxx) xxx-xxxx format, even though they are longer and don't start with an area code.In the calendar, if I have meetings scheduled outside my time zone, I enter them at the time they're scheduled. Then when I get there, I have the option of choosing the visited time zone, and all the times are screwed up, as the unit assumes all times entered are for my original time zone. So I never use the visited time zone feature, and the unit assumes I'm still in my home zone wherever I may travel.I have not found a way to have it tell me how to get to places that have no street address, but for which I have the lat/long coordinates. I camp in places that are off main roads and trying to move the map around gets to be burdensome at the scale necessary to show unpaved roads - I quickly lose where I am and have to zoom out, which loses the road.On the whole, the directions part of the M3 is excellent. It gives good directions, has reasonably up to date maps, and lets you find stores, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and the like in your area, and it provides addresses and phone numbers so you can call ahead for information and reservations.On the whole, using the device is too aggravating to make it a keeper. After a year of use, I can't put up with it anymore. I'll take Garmin's word that this is all a shortcoming of Windows Mobile and not Garmin's fault, but I can't put up with it anymore. I'll switch to Magellan or TomTom or some other unit that isn't Windows-based and that doesn't completely lose its mind when the battery runs down, doesn't randomly do a hard reset, doesn't randomly set the brightness to zero, and doesn't assume all phone numbers start with the area code to Olathe, Kansas. Maybe another manufacturer will let me import POIs and way-points from other people's files.
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.
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.
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.
I bought this about a year ago, and it's was half the price of the newer models, yet it has almost all the features of those models. Great buy and still a bargain if you're on a tight budget or are going to give it a rougher treatment than the big-screen models like the Oregons or dakotas. When looking at the current models, I plan to keep this device until it dies or a revolutionary new generation arrives.Pros: Good price, works great, excellent GPS signal sensibility, waterproof, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, rugged, tested in all sorts of environments, great battery life, uses find-anywhere AA batteries, can use almost any map (topo, city, sea), provides turn-by-turn directions, Garmin has provided many software updates for the device and the computer software, so no bugs left. and more!Cons: Small screen, User interface could be more straightforward, doesn't talk but just beeps to give you alarms and directions, basic compass needs you to hold the device horizontally for it to work properly, waterproofing up to 1 meter depth (at least 3 meters or 10 ft would have been perfect).
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!
this item was so cheap i couldn't pass it up. Keep in mind the shipping and handling costs, they can be higher then expected. Well worth it!it looks good and works well. I've been using it for a month with out any problems. I recommend it.
These are truly the best pc speakers out there in this price range. Look at the subwoofers on all the other brands. Their wattage is very low. This subwoofer is 40 watts...Try and find a better sub. You won't! The midranges are nice too, very clean sounding. I have had this set for a year and a half now and have not had any problems. I listen to mostly rock and rap and these can handle both. Buy them.
I have always bought my HP ink cartridges from Amazon merchants,and never been disappointed. This is the place to shop for the best quality and price!
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 Axis 241QA Video Server device on May 12, 2008 to monitor one of several remote properties approximately 40 miles from my home. It stays on 24/7.I can't say enough good things about it.It was pretty easy to hook up. (It helps if you are a "techy" kind of person)The image quality was pretty good for an analog system (considering its not digital)It has remained very reliable (as far as maintaining a connection)as I have not had to reboot this device at all.The construction and connectors are solid (you can feel the quality).Would I recommend purchasing this product?Absolutely !
This camera is everything it's touted to be, and maybe more. Great in the wet. Haven't verified the shockproof claims. Battery life is very good, especially with the power save feature. The quality of photos is very good plus the ability to crop, enlarge, and zoom with the 7.1 MP is nice. Really surprised at the quality of video and sound in video mode. Get the 2 GB Olympus memory card as it will hold a whole vacation and more. You'll really like it if you had an Olympus brand camera before as the features are consistent throughout the product line. It packs enough mass that it feels like you're really holding something. Not a wimpy camera.
This product is great for my media center PC. If you have a big screen (ie. plasma monitor) and a media center pc and don't want to use an optical mouse which need a flat surface, then this product is a good choice.
I bought this bag for my Nikon D40, 18-55MM and 55-200mm lens, external flash, lens hoods, filters, spare battery, 2 chargers and cords, remote control and misc stuff. Everything fits like a glove. Even with all these goodies in the bag it is not a heavy as one would expect. I really like the reinfored bottom with the rubber bumpers. I will be taking the kit with me to Alabama in october as carry-on and I don't see any problems. Great bag for the price. I would reccomend it to anyone.
Length:: 1:51 MinsI'm a gardener by profession, so I listen to my MP3 player a LOT. I love that I can get concert-quality sound out in the field and while being active. The no-tangle wires actually work and save me a lot of hassle. I'm very glad I got them!
This antenna brings in many more channels than the rabbit ears we were previously using. This is quite an improvement. Before we attached the antenna, we were lucky to get the local PBS, and maybe 2 other fuzzy local channels. Now we get about 8 channels and the picture is crisp and clear.
I tried getting into this book today, and for me it isn't readable due to the poor paragraph formatting. It just seems like a rushed job with no followup editing.For the small portion I was able to get through the book has the majority of it's paragraphs left justified, but then mixed in are the occasional indented paragraphs. Reading dialogue is especially difficult when there is no indentation since it is difficult to tell when it transitions from one speaker to another, it just doesn't flow the way a novel should.
its a wonder yet full of lots of good features, like fm radio, voice recorder and .... well i have had it for like 3 weeks and except for a few minor scratches its wonder-full. buy this over ipod, less money more features the video ipod borrows technology from sony, panasonic and agus
I saw these earbuds recommended in an article in the May 07 issue of Smart Money magazine (Wall Street Journal's monthly publication), and I'm glad I did. While I was generally happy with the Shure E2Cs that I was using, I had found that they were really deficient in delivering a strong bass output. The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5s have solved this problem. Like the E2Cs they give many options to use in order to get a comfortable fit and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. When I use a product 15-20 hours a week, I don't mind paying a little more than I'd like to get the quality difference that matters.
Headphones are uncomfortable. They don't seem to fit right no matter how you try to wear them, and always seem to tilt forward on your head such that the headband ends up infront of your face. No amount of adjusting made this better.Sound is tinny, sounds awful compared to even the stock ipod headphones.When running with these headphones, they seem to direct wind into your ear, and fall off your head. These suck
Pros:- the best 15.4" screen I've seen on a laptop, much brighter than the Toshiba M45 (though colors are slightly washed out)- thin and relatively light considering the specs- exceptional design, runs cool, very quiet- easy to upgrade hard drive, RAM, or battery- Sony's are known to be very reliable but if they do break down you might get the runaround from SonyCons:- lots of useless software pre-loaded that makes the system much slower than it should be- difficult to perform a clean install (instructions are vague on Sony's site) but the system is MUCH faster if you do- connectivity ports are on the sides rather than along the back of the laptop which can get messy- LCD emits slight humming noise when brightness is set at less than full (this is a known issue)- shared video memory (perfectly fine for typical tasks, not okay for games)- slow 4200rpm hard drive (though easy to upgrade to 7200rpm)- Sony's support isn't the best: long hold times, weak web supportConclusion:definitely check out the Fujitsu N3510 and Toshiba's M45, which both have similar glossy displays, though I think you'll find the Sony to be the leader of the pack. Good luck!
This product is capable of doing much more than i am able to comprehend.i`m about to test it on camera to printer picture printing.
I was looking for:- Affordable price- AUX in- CD/MP3 playerThis in-dash receiver is just what I was looking for.Sound quality is just as the original player I had in my car (Toyota Corolla 2005), maybe a little better.I would summarize that it is a great buy for the price I paid ($100.00)
I bought this three years a go to record tapes and i always use it. never once i cleaned the tape heads. the sound qualitiy is ok i am getting a SONY STR-DG500 AS A NEW RECIEVER. I HIGHLY reccemend this.
I have had numerous headphones which i use to go running with. These are by far the best set, sound quality and fit wise, i have EVER had. I would recommend these to anyone who wants to listen to good sounds with a comfortable fit. Plus they come with plenty of extra ear pieces in case the default buds dont fit your ears. 10000% satisfaction!!!!
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.
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.
So I live just north of Minneapolis and quite frankly this thing sucks. There is a ton of interference and it cuts in and out constantly, plus when the song changes and what not, you hear an annoying huge pop. However, when you get out of the Minneapolis area, and in the middle of no-where it works pretty well. If you live and plan to use this in a highly populated area, I would pass on this item and try to find a different one!
I've had the drive for about a year now. As I was carrying it across a parking lot, it fell 3 ft onto the rock hard concrete. I almost had a heart attack, but when I plugged it back in, it worked fine. I've had no problems with this product.
Upon opening up the box, I discovered the poorly made, cheap plastic speaker stand was broken at the base. I went ahead and set it up just to see how the thing worked, and lo and behold the component video signal did not work. I spoke to Phillips guaranteed-to-make-you-pull-your-hair-out customer service people just to make sure there was no setting I was failing to change. They agreed that there was indeed a problem with the unit and suggested I send it back. Amazon was quick to send me a replacement unit, however when I tried this one, the same problem occured. The regular video and the s-video both work fine, just the component signals don't work. I double checked my component imput with another dvd player and it worked just dandy. Shame on Phillips for shipping a faulty product.
I love this radio. It works perfect for me being outside at work. It fits in my top pocket. .
THIS UNIT PERFECTLY ENHANCES MY SONY DSC-R1 AND SONY DSC-F828 CAMERAS IN THEIR DIFFERENT MACRO MODES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RING LIGHT ALLOWS THE APPROPRIATE SONY 2 ELEMENT CLOSE UP ADAPTERS TO BE USED FOR MAXIMUM VERSATILITY AND QUALITY RESULTS. THE ABILITY TO ROTATE THE RING WHILE LIGHTING ONLY ONE HALF OF THE LEDS PERMITS DEFINING TEXTURES WHICH MAY BE LOST WHILE USUNG FULL 360 DEGREE LIGHTING.PROPERLY USED, THIS LIGHT RESULTS IN PERFECT IMAGES OF MANY SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS POSTAGE STAMPS, COINS, JEWELRY, AND THE SMALL DETAILS OF THE BEAUTIFUL WONDERS OF NATURE.I ONLY REGRET NOT BUYING IT SOONER.
i now have 2 of them i think they are just great battery lasts for a long time very easy set up
I mounted the antenna outdoors about six feet above the ground and get good reception from stronger channels thirty miles away in Philadelphia. Depending on the weather, some moderate-strength channels come in also. I'm considering buying a signal amplifier. The FCC has reduced allowable power for some Philadelphia channels due to interference with FM radio frequencies. I would have to install a stronger, higher, more expensive antenna system to compensate for that but this little guy is doing a fine job considering the challenges.
These are some of the best headphones ever. Inexpensive, but great sound. I stocked up on extras, because I'm hard on headphones and can't stand some of the new types that hang off my ears. You'd be hard pressed to find a better sounding set of headphones for the price.
PNY Verto GeForce 8500GT 512MB Video Cardwith the low price at Amazon, you can't go wrong with a 512MB Nvidia card.Low price, uses DX10, easy to install, plenty of memory, great graphics.
I purchases this item to use on my tripod to give more versatality with my tripod and i sure does the job. you can put it on and angle if needed and side shots if needed, and it is quick and easy to move.
Haven't had a good chance to test this battery out yet but it seems to work great for the price... Judging the other reviews, I think it was a good purchase.
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.
The Palm Z22 is very easy to use and does everything that it said it would. Also, the support is wonderful! I had to call twice and both times the people I talked to were so helpful and "walked" me thru my problem. I am very pleased with this palm.
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.
Great typewriter.Easy to use, clear instructions.Compact and good design
For about the same price you can getthis set, with everything and car power adapter included. And yes: this bracket is included there, too.
I used this to connect my PAC OEM unit in my Mazda 3 to myAlpine MRP-F300 - Amplifier - V-Power - 4-channelunder my driver's seat through my center console. I've had no problem with interference even while running them near the amp power wires. They do what they should!
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 wanted to get a combo FRS for my nieces to use. I've been waiting for these to drop in price at a local electronics store. Finally did...Why I decided on the T5200, it has 14/38 channels. Also, you can lock the settings you have, it also has 5 call sounds. Very simple to use, I have my 2 1/2 yr old easily learning how to use it. The sound is very clear, the screen is easily seen. Size is perfect, fits the hand nicely. Actually, it's a bit wider than the other Motorola FRS I own. Since I own a T6320, T6210, & a pair of T6200's, everyone in my family has no problem w/ the call button being in the middle. All they have to do is press the talk button & release to listen.Another nice feature the T5200 has that I wish the 6200 series has, it's minor, but the mic is on the left side. It is not under any button & being on the right side, like the 6200 series. The kids can easily see where the mic is on the T5200, & know that's where you speak into. The problem w/ the T6200 w/ the mic, it's under the squelch button on the right/middle of the radio. This does have a tendency to be covered up when my daughters are using them.I have added a split ring on the top, so I can attach a lanyard w/clip. I don't trust the kids on having the radio attached to the belt clip. I figure that's inviting for the radio to get lost or for them to accidentally drop the radio while trying to clip it back on. Now the radio hangs around their neck, they can hear & answer calls w/o a problem.One thing I wish this radio has, that the upper line Motorola FRS has, would be a volume control +/- button, instead of the volume dial on top of the radio. It's minor, I knew that this would be something to consider, but since my nieces are older, they will leave the volume preset.Haven't had a chance to check the distance, but we're going to Knott's Berry Farm this weekend. I'll see if the T5200 have the same great range that the other Motorola radios I own.If you're looking for a great combo FRS, this is the one. The price is great, Motorola quality, ease of use, & it takes 3 AA batteries w/ 30-35 hrs of use. Not 4 AAA like the Audiovox or Cobra brands. I only have to buy one style of batteries. It's a great basic 14/38 channel FRS. I'm giving these 4 stars, since I want to check the distance clarity. but I'm sure they're a 5 star!UPDATE: We had a chance to use all our two ways plus the new ones at Knott's this past Saturday. The T5200 worked wonderfully, no problems at all. The volume dial was never touched, so my nieces heard all calls & answered. They were thrilled to have their own radios to communicate. The range was pretty good. From most of the park, we could talk to one another. I changed my rating to 5 stars, for the price, quality, brand name, this is great. A must buy this Christmas season.I did notice a few 2 way radios, mostly the older Motorola 250 & some Cobras at the park. Wow, two ways are really starting to be popular keeping in touch w/ family or groups. I wonder what it would be like up in the slopes, I wonder if many more people are using them???
Dead on arrival. Two adapters, one came with the laptop works fine. This one, just received from eforcity does not. I don't see an option to leave feedback on that seller. I wonder why not.RWM
I bought a pair of KLH C-180B Indoor/Outdoor 170 Watt Dual Woofer 3-Way Speakers used for 40 dollars at the time. Very fortunate by the way to get them - looking at what they are going for now. I used them on my 7.1 Sony surround receiver and did not particular like as left and right speaker - average performance to me. But If you use them for center channel speakers they are fantastic. The highs and lows are very clear and for the size of these things kicking out a 170 watts does very well for any surround system at home. Two for the price now is a very good deal considering the price you have to pay for one on the market. Even the bass is reasonable, but if they start to rattle a little bit make sure that you keep them at small speaker set up instead of large on you surround system.
I bought this sound card around Dec. 2008 to replace my SoundBlaster Live! 24 Bit basic card (an okay sound card), because I wanted just a little more sparkle in my games, DVDs & mp3s. It gave me that, and a whole lot more.I bought the card for $69.95 USD at BestBuy. Sound is amazing, particularly music. I'm running Windows 7 Build 7057 (32 bit), and the the Creative Labs beta drivers for Win7 work flawlessly. My system is an ancient P4 3.4 GHz Northwood, with 4 GB PC3200 DDR dual channel, 2 x 500GB SATA-150 Seagate 7200.11 Barracuda drives, and an ATI Radeon 3850HD AGP 8X vid. card. It's still a pretty darn decent rig, all my apps & everything still "pop" up on the screen, so that's good enough for me!For Windows 7, I downloaded and installed the Creative Console Launcher for Vista, because Creative Labs doesn't have it for Win7 yet. I am *STILL* using my ancient, 1996-vintage, crusty old Altec Lansing ACS45 speakers & sub-woofer (the ones with the ORIGINAL plastic sub-woofer housing), and they sound phenomenal. I also have a decent set of Radio Shack headphones, and they sound great with the X-Fi XtremeGamer card.
I purchased this as a replacement for a HP photosmart 2710 that had a little piece break off where the ink inserts and since it was out of warrenty HP refused to work on it no matter what /I would pay them said they nolonger work on printers or sell parts but were willing to sell me another printer for $250 I told them where they could go and found this Lexmark X8350 the ink is cheaper it prints just as well and although it is a little more noise its worth the price
Bought this to replace my Palm III which I had for many years and relied on completely to keep life sane. Palm still worked great but wanted better screen display &amp; more functionality. found everything with clie. No complaints. Easy software install on pc at work and home to keep everything synchronized and ok. Moved all data from palm III without too much trouble. One glitch with transferring data from Palm iii (both use same operating system) Kept getting messages about dates prior to 1970 not being supported. Don't have them, don't care. Just deleted the items and they went away. Highly recommend this product even if you are moving from a Palm platform.
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 am a CD-writer newbie and Plexwriter was my first CD burner. All I have to say is &quot;Coaster? What is a coaster?&quot; My Plexwriter has performed flawlessly and in my ignorant ways, I continue to surf on the web, read e-mail, and writer papers at the same time. Who says I shouldn't do this? Must be the old-timers back before there were BURN-Proof Plexwriters. They'll have to get with the times and realize that with a Plexwriter burning a CD is now as easy as turning on the computer. My advice? Buy it, plug it in, and burn, baby, burn.
I've been using several of Logitech's past keyboard/mouse combo models and have always been pleased with the performance. I'm pretty hard on my keyboards, so my last one finally gave up and this model looked great. The mouse and keyboard are ergonomically great, the keys are much quieter than my last model (something my office mates appreciate!) and the mouse battery indicator and docking station are great features.I haven't found the LCD display to be of much use yet, but I haven't learned enough about what I can do with it. The only setup issue I have is that I can't seem to get all software installed due to a bluetooth incompatibility of some sort. It all works fine, so I'm sure I'll forget about it and use it as-is.The only disappointment I've had so far is the "touch sensitive" slider and music command keys. They are far less effective than the past wheel-type volume controls. It takes me several times to the get controls to respond, and you have to press down quite hard (this isn't like a touchpad, which you might expect). The touch-sensitive controls look cool, but fall short of being what I'd expect from Logitech.Overall I'm pretty pleased with the upgrade and don't regret the choice - especially for the Amazon price and free shipping!
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.
The Apple keyboard for my somewhat older iMac G5 (but, this computer still works like a work horse, so I continue to use it, along with my other more recent generation Apple computer and mobile computing devices), started to act up, with a couple of keys not producing any type, when pressed. Instead of driving over to an Apple Store, or having to wait a week or so to get a keyboard from an online order at the Apple Online Store, I ordered this keyboard from Amazon.com. The keyboard arrived in just one day, after I had ordered it, and within minutes I had plug it into my iMac G5, had downloaded a somewhat newer driver for it from the Macally online site, and both my older iMac G5 and I are happy campers. Would I have purchased this keyboard or any non-Mac keyboard for a newer generation Mac? Most certainly not, but for the computer and Mac OS, it's being used with, this keyboard is more than good enough for my needs, and yes it has saved me a bit of money as well.
I would have preferred not to have a need for the Nyrius SW100, but I did and the device works seamlessly. Like many TVs, my LG 37LE5300 decodes Dolby Digital internally but doesn't pass it through to an external speaker. I use a Polk Audio IHT6000 Surroundbar, which also decodes Dolby Digital but has no HDMI connectivity and only one digital audio input. To get Dolby Digital on the Polk, I needed two digital audio inputs, one from my Comcast cable box and one from my LD570 blu ray player (both of which pass through Dolby Digital). Unhappy with having to choose between getting DD from one device and PCM/analog from the other, I did a little research to see if there was a switch that would allow me to do both. I found the Nyrius on Amazon and decided to try it. It works like a charm, and I don't detect any deterioration in the sound quality. So now the little green Dolby Digital light on the Surroundbar lights up no matter what I'm watching or listening to. This one little device (actually not all that little) compensates for the weaknesses of both the TV and the Surroundbar. It does require physically switching from one channel to the other, but it clicks in place unambiguously and so far hasn't let me down. Assuming that it lasts, I'd recommend the Nyrius to anyone who needs more optical audio inputs than their devices provide.
These are excellent speakers for the price. Moderately sensitive at 88db, these speakers produce a reasonably flat response. The 3.25" squawker and 8" woofer provide terrific value at this price point. The description on the web site doesn't say this, but the baffles are rear-ported bass reflex, so it is possible to adjust the bass a little by altering the distance from the back wall. For a small to medium sized room, these provide enough bass for vocal music and some types of jazz, but for a wider range of music they need to be augmented with a subwoofer. I suggest you do not use the included 22 gauge speaker wires, but upgrade to 16 gauge or better. Though the spring-loaded connectors will hold up to 14 gauge, it probably doesn't make sense to go thicker because of the quality of the connectors. But at this price point, I'm not complaining. Also, if you're planning to actually put these on bookshelves, make sure your bookshelves are 15" deep, or 12" if you've willing to give up some bass. I'm happy using them as floor speakers. Excellent performance for the price, and good construction and conservative good looks to boot.
This is a great product from Monster. The length is perfect for my application and works great with my connection to the receiver from the subwoofer.
I've been buying these over the past few years and just love the sound quality . There GREAT !
I purchased this router for my college bound daughter to use with her laptop. It worked great for about 5 days, then died (no power). Repeated calls to NetGear have gone unanswered. They advise you to leave a call-back number but no one has called back after repeated tries. Look for a manufacturer with better support!
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.
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.
Bought this camera about 2 months ago. I read many reviews of tons of different cameras and almost bought a digital SLR. Glad I didn't! This camera has many options and they are all easy to use. 12X optical zoom is wonderful. The digital SLR's have more manual capabilities - but this one is a true performer! It's not the best low light camera, and ISO settings over 400 have some quality hits... but you get that with all other digital cameras as well. Overall - very happy! If you are looking for a good digital camera - that is a quality alternative to an SLR - look no further! Oh yeah - also shoots in RAW format! YEAY!!!
I am surprised by all the negatives this little gadget got. I have owned mine almost 6 years. The light bulb was replaced for the first time today. I use it indoors to kill moths and flies, and just started using it outdoors to kill a nest of yellow jackets.I set the zapper right on the entrance hole to the nest. Had it on for 4 hours. Just when I noticed no more activity, I started digging into the ground, and found the nest. The bugs went straight to the zapper, instead of me. Round 2 is going on. I expect to have no more stingers within hours.LOVE my zapper. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.
Cheap, works perfectly with my Canon Rebel 2000 (yeah I'm new to photography, big whoop, wanna fight about it?)
I had some speakers that had come with an older computer and they really didn't handle anything other than the Windows theme very well -- I wanted something a little better, but didn't figure I would ever want anything that would rattle my boots. These speakers do a very nice job -- the sound is rich and full, much, much nicer than the ones they replaced. I listened to a few others that were a bit more with subwoofers and fancy features; these just have what I need, and now I can listen to music and be happy, and can turn on music when we do workouts (computer's in the same room) and be happy.I have always been happy with Bose products, and these speakers are worth the price.
I wasn't quite certain whether I needed an external flash on my Canon, but after using this flash I can't imagine living without it. No more busy signal from the camera as it recharges the built-in flash. I would recommend that you get rechargable batteries to use with this flash, however, since I find the flash uses up AA batteries quickly. Still, definitely worth it and has improved my photography more than I expected.
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. THIS UNIT DOES WORK WITH XBOX! You need one of the Xbox AV Packs( I have the High Definition AV Pack) that has a Digital Optical Input for the digital optical cable provided. There are in fact 2 provided( 1 long, 1 short)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.
I like the stainless steel - I'm somewhat adverse to aluminium for cooking. We used to have an 8qt. stainless steel in the same style, but it did not survive being put onto hig with no water inside! Made a mess of the cooktop with all the aluminium from the base melted over it.The stainless steel is easy to clean and the aluminium bottom spreads the heat evenly. Our 6qt cooker has a small handle on each side, unlike the one pictured today (14th July) with one big handle. It's the same diameter as the 8 qt., so the basket from our 8 qt. fits inside - it's better for lifting things out.
This is a great flash, I enjoy using it because it corrects my errors in adjusting for lighting. The angle flexibility helps to eliminate background shadows.
We needed a replacement power cord for a LCD TV. Did a bit of looking around, all of the ones we found were $10 and up, for a power cord!Not only did I find this Belkin power cord on Amazon for much less, it's a name branded, UL listed, and just a higher quality cord.After getting it out of it's package it didn't retain it's bent/wadded up form either!Pros:Cheap!UL Listed (far too many companies are using cheaper certifications).Has a good memory, i.e. doesn't stay coiled up from being packaged.Cons:Doesn't magically lower my electric bill. LOL :)
I've had it for about 2 years and it works great. The sound is really quite good for such an inexpensive system, far, far cheaper than buying high quality components for a stereo system, and it provides access to the massive music library stored in my iTunes app. Better than good enough.
I switched to this router after having the worst experience with a Linksys WAG54G Router/Modem combo device. Not only does the Netgear router have a modern design that looks good anywhere in the home, it was easy to configure and set up. More importantly, I did not experience the frequent disconnection of the wireless signal between my laptop and the router (which was a common occurence with my previous Linksys router).Overall, very happy with the performance of this device and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a reliable wireless router for the home.
this helped me free up more than enough space on my phone and it comes with an adapter so I can use it on my digital camera
The Telezapper is the most worthless piece of junk I ever paid money for, It disconnected people who called me collect or using a calling card more often than it disconnected the telemarketers, I'll spend... per month for the call intercept feature from my phone company!! now there is an investment that is worth it!!!
I just can't believe this Ink set was so cheap! I was so impressed when I used it on my brother printer. You can't even tell the difference from the pricey Brother Ink Set! Seriously, worth a buy! I will definitely buy it again once I need the refill!
I am doing Underwater Photography and wanted to have an 'off-camera' storage+viewer; this product was cheaper than the 'professional ones' so I bought it.Good things:1. Plays almost any video format (including DivX)2. Good size product - pretty small.BAD THINGS:1. Product works ONLY with CF Type I (thin) cards; CF Type II are too 'thick' for it.2. Little 'joystick' that is used for majority of operations works very strangely. Having a Computer Science background, it took me a while to figure out how to work the device. Overall UI is OK, but...3. No support to RAW format (honestly, did not expect it)4. Takes FOREVER to load large images (at times you think it is hung).5. Does not play some MPEG-4 (very few of them do).REAL BAD THING(S):I could not get the Video/Audio output to work! ANYTHING I TRIED - could not get the image/sound on TV. Not too much about it in the manual.I called support - ABSOLUTELY NO ATTEMPT FROM COBY's side to help. Basically 'send us the unit; we will send you another one in a few month' - totally unacceptable!!!OVERALL: RETURNED THE PRODUCT - VERY POOR QUALITY!
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!
Although this product had a 3.5 to 4 star rating when I bought it, I do not agree. I found the reception to be poor and inconsistent and the quality to be lacking. At high volume levels, needed when you are trying to do yard work, the sound quality is extremely distorted. I also find that I often accidentally change the volume level by inadvertently touching the control. Overall, I am not happy with this product.
I have had (2) 4gb e260(s) for over a year now. The battery on one just went out so, I bought two new ones (for $40, same price to send in one ipod to get battery switched out). I have transmitters for both and a way to plug into any system I'm close to. Love the Sansa. Oh and, free shipping by Amazon.
Have owned this same lens before. I recently fell in the Little Greenbriar River in the Tennessee Smokies while setting up a photo shot. I broke the lens on a boulder. I realized that I did not want to go on another photo trip without replacing this valuable lens. A great all-purpose lens for wildflowers or panoramics.
I bought a set of these for a co-worker because they were inexpensive, but I was very impressed at how nice they sounded for the money. They have 3 other features I really like: 1, a simple volume control that controls both speakers. 2, the voltage adapter is built it, so there's no external AC adapter to use up 3 spaces on a power strip (it has a standard AC plug). 3, an external headphone jack that makes it easy to disable the speakers and listen quietly. I was so impressed, that I bought a set for myself.
While there are many cameras to choose from, the Sony camera offers the most features for the money. Its a great 2 mega pixel camera, that has a VERY nice LCD screen (one of the best I've seen). The MPEG feature will not be useful to most, being that it is very low quality, but it's nice to have. Make sure you have a good printer to go with the camera (this is the case for any digital camera)!The camera comes with everything you need, cables, battery, software, and 4MB memory stick which suprisingly can hold a pretty good amount of pictures. I would get the extra 16MB memory stick as well... With the 4MB and 16MB memory sticks, you'll be set for any vacation.Because it is USB, all you have to do is copy two sony extensions into your system folder and the camera is ready to work on your MACINTOSH. Just plug it in and you can read/delete from the sony memory stick as if it was a mounted drive.
Scenario! I have no children, so there is no one who dirties or touches my screens at all. There always seems to be a smudge or something on a screen though. Who knows from where or how. That's why I eventually tried this product after just using plain bottled water all of these years.I have many LCD screens at home and the car (HD Tv's, Computers, GPS's etc), and this Monster screen cleaner has left stubborn streaks on my larger screens. I first tried it on my tiy 4.3 inch Garmin GPS screen and thought WOW, this stuff is amazing. Then when I tried it on my bigger screens it left stubborn streaks and smudges that are hard to clean off. This cleaner dries to quickly and leaves your screen worse than it ever was before. I couldn't clean my screens streak free no matter how many times I re-applied the cleaner and tried to wipe it off as fast as I could.I thought I destroyed my new Hitachi 60" HD screen with all the streaks all over it, but I since have cleaned up the mess the Monster screen cleaner had left behind. I hope I didn't destroy the protective layer in the process.Eventually I had to go back to my old way and use plain bottled water on soft tissue paper and then follow up with dry tissue paper and a very soft dust wand to remove any lint left behind from the tissue paper. This has always seemed to work for me, but I thought I would try a commercial product and I am now sorry that I did. I figured it had to be good, because it's Monster Cable, right. Wrong!! I am sure that Monster Cable doesn't even manufacture this product and just puts their name on it and profits from it as well.Well, I will bring it back to Best Buy and have learned my lesson to leave well enough alone.
Consumer Reports rated this the number one DVD player among multi-disc non-progressive scan players. (progressive scan players are players that use a special method to make them look even better with high-definition TV's, if your TV isn't high def you don't need progressive scan).Number one among single disc non-progressive scan players was the sony DVP-NS315.If you're looking for progressive scan the JVC XV-SA602SL is the number one single disc and the number one multi-disc is the Sony DVP-NC655P.Had my consumer report for this month in front of me while I was ordering this, just thought I'd help :)
I received my AT-PL120 turntable in a very reasonable amount of time and found the packaging to be outstanding. I have used it to transfer many of my LP's to CD with great success. The quality of the product is excellent and I am pleased with my purchase.
I looked long and hard for TV headphones and for the price and features these were the best. I like the long cord and the inline volume control. I like the fact there is no battery to deal with. The sound quality is great. I even use them when I watch movies on my computer.
I had heard good things about the Monster iCarPlay and I have to say that it lived up to the hype. The cable worked perfectly on our 10 hour road trip to our vacation. I loaded my ipod with music and podcasts and just turned it on and it kept us entertained for hours. Great product, easy to use and not only did it allow us to take our ipod on the road, it charged it too!
I've been using it for 6 years now without any problems.Its hardware quality is higher than others(including ipods) but has a very junk software.
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.
Easy to use and understand. Graphics are clearly visible, and the audio is easy to follow. So far very happy with the product.
I wanted a CB radio for my car for a few reasons, but the main reason was being able to communicate with other motorists. This radio gets great signal when needed, it is easy to carry around, the battery life is great, and sounds come though clear. All in all, 4.5 out of 5.
If you have a box full of old family videos recorded 10-15 years ago and you're considering dusting off the old 8mm/Hi8 camcorder to transfer these videos to DVD or computer hard drive you might want to consider running Sony's V8-25CLD head cleaning cassette through the camera before playing the old tapes. Just insert the cleaning cassette like you would a blank video cassette, push the play button, and in 10 seconds the recording and playback heads on that old camera are sparkley clean. If your transferring a lot of video consider running the cleaning cassette once for every couple of hours of video playback. You've all seen the grainy, blurry, videos posted on YouTube? Not your video. The scene of your cousin, Raylen, vomiting in to the punch bowl, at Uncle Ned's retirement party, will leave no doubt to his identity as the image will come through nice and sharp, as you relive that historic family moment, viewing it, at home, on DVD or putting it, out there, for the world to see.
Samsung HLT6187S 61" Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTVeveryone from the pizza delivery person to the mailman and now my new best friend my neighbor who never said one word to me in 6 months .walks in house see's the samsung dlp picture and there knees go weak!they are drawn like a moth to a bright light.they lose there hearing and have only tunnel vision as they murmer wow is that one of them new tv's?as a little drool comes out the side of there mouth.but really i did so much research on this and other 1080p tv's it could have been my theasis.the picture a 10...the sound a 10 value for the dollar a 15! thank you samsung for making it possible to get a quality product and not have spend 5k.you will end up spending 5k when you see this tv in your home .because now the sound system isn't good enough and the dvd has to be replaced with a blu-ray player.but thats ok because now i can honestly say i own a home theatre thanks to samsung!
Agent18 Shield Case for Zune 30 GB is pretty AWESOME. It is clear. Very well made. It fits the 30 GB Zune perfectly. I have not been rough with anything that I own. But, I can see that this case will be protecting my Zune 30 GB Player really well. The only thing that I wished it had would be a built in belt clip. But, that does not matter too much because I put the Zune 30 GB in my shirt pocket when I use/listen to it. This is a high quality case. Thanks for reading this review and thanks to the company for making this product.
Anyone who purchases a MR814 will encounter connection problems, but the main pain they will suffer is trying to communicate with the illiterate and unintelligable souls on the phones at Netgear's tech-support center. And worst of all this company withholds relevant information from it's customers until you scream load enough from your MR814 inflicted pain. Eventually they disclose that they are fully aware of your issues and have been, but hope to continue selling the MR814 even though it does not perform well in most applications. Warning: only purchase Netgear products where there is a clean and clear return policy that will &quot;net&quot; you your money back when you inevitably go looking for it!
I bought this to workout with. Only good for running, provided you don't turn your head or move it in any way, otherwise, it pops off of your ears. Don't buy - be warned
The furman works very well and very funtional.My rig is still quiet.And the lights are cool.De'Lano
This is an excellent lens cap for protecting 67 mm lenses. It fits very well and tightly on the lens. It is easy to install and remove.
TV never looked right from day one. Terrible quality. Now the TV shuts off every 2-3 minutes. No help from Amazon. Samsung is horrible. Web-service hell. Input serial number multiple times. Input problem multiple times. Create account - I get nothing but spams. Website keeps rejecting service request. Finally gave up. Will never buy any Samsung product again. $1299 for a product that sucks. I will never buy anything from Amazon again except books which are easily returnable. They push you off to manufacturer but in the legal world they are 100% responsible because they sold a faulty product. Who wants to sue them over a TV. Be wary of buying expensive items online - you can get screwed with very little recourse.
Got this before it was out of stock.It was sent on an international shipment and it preserved the shape, no bending or breaking, enough space to place in the hardware. Definitely a great buy for those with low budget and don't want to spend too much money on a case.
Fits very well, but one star off for the very high price. Still, I'd rather have an expensive hood that fits well than a cheap hood that falls off.
I use for MP3 playing only, volume not adequate, plays MP3 disc then cuts off in the middle of the disc.I was hoping for a machine i could play my MP3 and i did not receive my hopes.
It works great although all i use it for is to connect my Souround Sound System to my Zune/IPod, TV, and Gaming system (Xbox 360 and PS3) great overall cant complain about this onewould give it a 8 out of 5 if i couldlater
This T.V. is like looking through a window when it's getting a Hi-Def signal. I never watched PBS until I got this baby. I also have a PS3 and a HDMI cable. When I set its output to 1080p resolution and put in The Empire Strikes Back DVD; I was blown away by the picture. The only thing I regret is not getting the 37" model. This is a little small for my bedroom. But, I would highly recommend this model for anyone looking into getting a HDTV.
I went with this TV after a ton of research and it's high rating also by Consumer Reports. In my living room, one side is open with two six foot sliding glass doors to the deck, with a fireplace between. With plasma it would have been nothing but a glare fest because of the glass on a plasma screen. I was also was concerned about the black levels on LCD, NOT anymore. The blacks on this set are just as black, the color is WOW with no adjustments needed. I have it set up with HD DirecTV and the wow factor on 1080 stuff is high. For now I went with a upscaling DVD at 80 bucks with a HDMI output until the HDDVD/BlueRay prices come down, and I must say it looks great on this set. VERY glad I went with this!
Bought this battery to restore an old 1st gen iPod. Using provided instructions and web instructions, restored battery life in less than 30 minutes. Not for the timid since you have to pull the guts out of the iPod.
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.
we have had ours for about a month now and it has done great. Gives off good signal and is strong
The antenna works OK. Assembly was simple, appears well built however I was hoping with the items description that I would get better reception than the 20$ Radio Shack antenna I was using. I have a 50' run and it is mounted on the roof with a clear view to Seattle at about 13 miles and the reception is exactly the same.as my other antenna. Most channels come in but a few cut out frequently. Overall its OK, if you are attempting to upgrade yoiur current roof antenna I would say save your money as this is nothing special.
I got this radio so I can listen to the radio while working out. But the armband is horribly designed and it fits very uncomfortably. As for reception the strongest stations that come out fine in my stereo does not come out in this radio well. It's extremely staticky and the placement of this radio matters...This is one my worst purchases ever!
I bought the Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones on line after my brother introduced the Audio-technica product to me. The price was a bargain. The performance is absolutely top-notch. I use them every time I fly and often at home.
I really love this case! After looking around and finding only boring, ugly cases without enough storage room, I finally found this one! The material is soft to the touch, but it keeps my Palm T|E well protected. The credit card/id slots as well as the cash slot are nice and oversized and yet the whole thing fits comfortably in my purse. I love it!
I hooked up the drive to my lap top and it installed but my usb controller would not read it. I tried every single thing I even tried hooking it up to my freinds computer and the same thing occured I contacted iomega support and their information that they told me did not work. I thought this drive was plug and play but in fact its plug and struggle. I gave it 2 stars because it looks nice.
The service was excellent and the product is perfect.
I've been using this camera for several months now. I'm very pleased with the bang for buck value. This is a great introductory digital SLR. Noobs and those with photo experience will enjoy using this camera.
You get what you pay for with this player. It's the cheapest one I could find and it showed. I returned it immediately. The build quality is horrible and it skipped while sitting on the coffee table. I was so disappointed that rather than tacking on [more money] to see what that gets me, ... I got the Sony 901 and it is excellent.
I needed removable antenna. After reading various reviews and product descriptions I ordered the Little Will. It arrived on time. It was easy to set up/tune. It stays put, a previous magnetic mount flew loose at any speed over 50 miles per hour. Only complaint, it all most too sticky, it is difficult to remove to go through drag link car wash.
Works great! Use it on a Viper model 5000 in my Dodge Ram quad cab. When adjusted to high it even picks up motion a few feet away from truck with windows and doors closed. It even picked up on the vibration/motion of me tossing in a tool box in the back of the bed. Odd that it indicates 'open door' icon on remote when it warns and/or alarms. It does show as a different zone number than the door zone.
My husband and I bought a Wii and wanted to be able to play online. I looked online and found this one on Amazon for a reasonable price. We have had it for a few weeks now and are very happy. No problems, glitches or issues getting the Wii online. We also started up with Vonage and there have been no issues with this router and Vonage. We are very happy with our purchase!
I'm extremely happy with this remote. I have had good luck with the One For All brand before, so I tried this one.Setting up most devices was quick and easy. I tried the codes in the manual, and most devices worked the first time without problems. A few devices had a few buttons that did not function quite right. For example, the remote would turn my DVD player off, but not on. I fixed this by pointing the other remote at it and have it learn from the old remote. Problem solved!I especially like the learning function and the ability to move functions from one button to another. This allows you to control the volume on your sound system while you're in DVD mode, or control the TV volume while you're in VCR mode, etc.Setup is sometimes a little complicated for the advanced features like this, but it only requires a few steps, and once it's done, it's done!
I have had my Dimage for about a year now. I used to use it often with the marine case while I was out kayaking. The image quality, features, and responsiveness of the camera are outstanding. However, the battery life on this camera is horrible! I think I have spent more in batteries then I did for the camera itself. Even with the flash suppressed and a new, charged battery, 20-30 shoots is all I can get. As another reviewer mentioned, it seems to be getting worse with age, making me suspect it is something in the camera circuits.
First of all, this computer dies after three months. That's just how first generation Mac products are. Don't buy first generation- it WILL die. This thing freezes literally every time I use it.Secondly, Apple doesn't help at all. Tech support doesn't do anything for you. They refuse to honor my one year hardware warranty, and I've talked to customer service AND tech support, and all they do is try to sell you Apple care- why would I want to extend coverage for a product that they already refuse to honor service for? Their service team isn't a service team at all. They are a group of trained salespeople who try to sell you their product. Why should I have to buy Apple care for something that should already be covered?I've grown up on Macs, and loved them all my life. But the company's integrity is going down hill, and this was the last straw. Between the horrible products and the sleazy "support," I'm never buying an Apple product again. Linux, here I come...
After searching high and low in the St. Louis area, even at camera stores that once sold the Mavica, I could not find any mini CD-RW's for my Mavica. Sony had them on line, but at a much higher price. If you need the CD-RW for your Mavica, this Memorex CD-RW 5 pack is much cheaper than the 3 pack Sony sells online at around $25. These Memorex minis work great in our Mavica.
I own an NEC LCD2190UXp monitor. The reasons why I choose this model were that I wanted more than one DVI input, wanted an S-PVA panel and wanted to be able to turn off interpolation when not supplying the native resolution to the monitor (1600x1200 pixels). Originally I was looking into buying a Samsung 244T, but it was missing the features that I wanted. The Samsung and the NEC seem to use the same Samsung S-PVA panel though.The 2190UXp has two DVI inputs, one is a pure digital input (DVI-D), the other is a combined digital/analog input (DVI-I). On top of these two DVI inputs the monitor has an independent standard 15-pin VGA input. So altogether the monitor has three video inputs and allows three computers being connected at the same time. A button on the bezel allows switching between them.The features do not end here! The backlight can be automatically dimmed. A light sensor on the bezel senses ambient light and when enabled, the monitor then automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. The minimum and maximum brightnesses can be set via the on-screen menu.Two up-down/left-right button sets in the lower right corner allow direct access to contrast and brightness adjustments without having to bring up the on-screen menu. They also allow for easy navigation through the on-sreen menus. The monitor has a normal user on-screen menu and an extended one for advanced setup (selected when powering on). When the on-screen menu is shown, labels are displayed next to the buttons on the bezel informing the user what the current functions of the respective buttons are. On the black bezel the buttons are not too visible, they are almost a bit difficult to locate when ambient light is dim.There are other features, one for instance is a built-in clock to automatically switch the monitor on/off. Not sure who needs this, perhaps when used in a shop.Raising and lowering the panel is totally easy as the mechanics make it that easy that one only needs two fingers to lift or to push the panel down. The range is approx. 155mm (6 inches). The panel can also be turned to portrait mode but I never use this.Quality: When I compared this panel with my 4 year old Sony CPD-G520 21" CRT monitor, I couldn't believe the difference. I am sure the CRT had better colours when it was new than what it has now. The LCD panel has such great colours that I did no longer have any desire using the CRT at all. Colours are vivid, brightness is great, I even had to reduce the backlight brightness. I do not notice any so-called "mouse lag" that some LCD monitors have, but I am not a gamer, so I cannot tell for sure.My monitor does not have any dead pixels. However, the monitor that I had initially had a dust particle (the size of about 3 pixels) between the LCD and the backlight. NEC replaced the monitor without trouble with another new one. What I disliked was that NEC did not have a published dead-pixel policy, something like a 7 or 30 day etc. "zero dead pixel" policy like some competitors have.What you won't get: Does not have a HDMI or DVI/HDCP input to watch encrypted HD-videos. Does not have a built-in USB hub like some competitor models.The printed manual is in 11 languages, however, to get the full manual you have to open the PDF manual on the CD. I would have preferred to have the full manual printed but just in the local language or no printed manual at all. Once the monitor is set up you should not need the manual anymore and so it is not an issue really.
The ease of hooking up and using this turntable is easy. Once you set up your computers sound card and install the software that comes with your turntable you are good to go. The sound quality is excellent. But if your Vinyl Records are in poor shape, you are gonna have to edit the popping and hissing out. But if you all were like me and took care of your old Vinyls then you won't have that problem. But I do highly recommend this turntable for anyone who wants to rescue their LP's from the Closet of doom.
At first, i didnt' think canon would be such a good product in the computer industry. but that was before i bought this scanner. it did the job perfectly! the 42-bit color and 600x1200 resolution made the pictures looking great! it was easy to install, and i installed it on my win98se system. worked great. the ocr worked great too (omnipage pro 8.0). the pictures turned out so good that it even picked up the dust that fell on my pictures. for this price (retail is under $100) this is an excellent scanner to pick up.
This book captured my heart right from the beginning until the very end. There is plenty of mystery and romance in this intriguing story. The plot was great and kept you guessing throughout the entire book. The characters seemed real and it didn't take me long to start caring about Clair and the disappearing artifacts. If you don't read this book you will certainly be missing out on a fun adventure.C. LaRene HallMartha's Freedom Train
I was amazed at the clarity and depth of the Bushnells. I purchased these for a government agency to be used by search and rescue.
No problems yet, worth the extra $100 for the capability of triggering another flash and, if the other one is a 430EX like ours, intelligently passing info about intensity, etc.
I bought this to replace my old beloved Canon PIXMA ip1500 after about two years of faithful use. In the end, the print head clogged up, and even after several alcohol soaks, I could not revive it. My Canon was a blessing as far as ink prices were concerned, and I wanted a good printer to replace it. I decided that I was going to step up and get a multifuction printer this time.I settled on this one after reading the reviews on Amazon. I am very pleased with my purchase. For starters, the printer looks amazing. It is very sleek, and it doesn't look like your typical office machine at all. It is very well designed, and everything fits together in a compact way. One thing that made me leap for joy with this printer was the ink cartridges. They are not as cheap as my beloved PIXMA ip1500 ink cartridges, but there is a reason for this. Older printers used to have a separate print head that the ink would fit into. That was great, but if the print head got clogged, you would be screwed (just as I was) because you either had to replace it, which would end up costing much more than the original price of the printer, or you would have to get another printer all together.With the Photosmart C3180 ink, the print head is actually built into the ink cartridge! That means that if the print head ever gets clogged, then you don't have to worry about getting another print head or another printer. You just have to get a new ink cartridge to replace the print head. That is amazing! The printer will last for that much longer.The ink is good as well. I get excellent print quality for what I use it for. The controls are easy to use, and you can plug you memory card right into the unit and get great pictures directly from the card. The one touch controls are pretty straight forward if you ask me. The scanning and copying is good as well.If I have one issue with the printer, it is the tray. The printed pages have no where to go but on top of the unprinted ones. The tray was not desinged well to keep the printed pages separate from the ones being fed into the printer, but if you just be careful about watching what you print, then that is not an issue at all.I am very impressed with this printer. The more that I use it, the more impressed I become. I am satisfied with this, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a powerful all-in-one printer at an exeptional price.
What else can you say except they do exactly what they are supposed to do. However, they only last about one year before the suction cup rips away from the metal backup. I am now on number three. Unfortunately, there is no other option. How can Garmin make such a great GPS and such a sorry suction cup?
The Technics SA-AX730 is one of the most powerful and quality receivers. With its H+ class circuit amplification produce a clean, precise sound with a wide dynamic range and a minimal T.H.D (total harmonic distortion) 0.05% on rated power with all 5 channels driven (20Hz - 20Khz)and a damping factor of 30 (no need for more).With its Dolby Pro Logic processor you can enjoy a full surround music from 2 channel sources and a discrete 5.1 channel (AC-3) from a device containing Dolby Digital Decoder (its 6 channel input ready ) and most DVD players are equipped with Dolby Digital Processor. I strongly recommend this machine because of its nice design, quality of sound, and some uniqe extra features like the automatic cooling fan, the help function botton that gives a status information about the reciever and operating faults , the timer and alarm function and its capability to handle speakers from 4 Ohm to 16 ohm impedance. In addition; its &quot;test&quot; and &quot;Delay&quot; function for speaker adjustment and distance can optimize the sound for every room.Do not forget the protection (cut off) circuit that protect the receiver from a possible damage when a shortcut or overload is happening.The bottom line:An amazing a/v receiver for both Music and Home theater with high end sound quality. worth every pinny!!Enjoy the music....
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 needed to replace a the fan that was going bad in a INOI external hard drive and DVD enclosure. When looking at it I was a bit bummed as the leads were much shorter and I wasn't sure it would work. After a bit of rotating the fan in it's intended resting spot the leads actually reached but it wouldn't work. After closer inspection I noticed that the red/black leads were reversed from the fan I was replacing so after figuring that out it now works just perfect. The fan I had used a sleeve bearing that was rather noisy and this one is ball bearings and is much quieter.
Received this product in just a couple days after ordering. Hooked up to the headphone jack on my HDTV. The headphones kept turning off and the volume was not loud enough for me. Hooked it up to my cable box as instructed in the skimpy manual for strong uniterrupted signal. Again the volume was not acceptable. Kept turning off also. Almost ready to return them but decided to hook them up to the audio out on the back of my TV. They now work great. No turning off. Volume is louder than I need and is independent of the TV volume. I haven't had to adjust the tuning control since I initially did it. I'd highly recommend these. Cons: The instructions that come with them are very poorly written almost to worthless. The batteries used by the headphones don't last very long (a couple weeks), but you'll know when to change them because the headphones quit working perfectly; losing the signal. Investing in some rechargeable batteries will save money or ordering the rechargeable Sennheiser headphones would be worth considering. Pros: Excellent audio. Very comfortable. No problems. Great helpdesk. I did contact the support desk when I was having problems initially and had no problem getting thru (no waiting), very helpful and they are based here in the United States.
Durable, long lasting. Nothing fancy. Does the job. Put this on all of our pocket digital cameras. Nothing more sophisticated is needed.
This camera does everything I hopped it would. I just took it on vacation and couldn't have been happier. The battery lasted quite a long time. The photos look amazing!
My last one stopped working after 3 years of use... It drifted in one direction.Got a new one and no complaints. WWII online player.
worked great. it came just in time to allow me to use my digital camera for a family gathering.
I am a typical college student, I am not a photgrapher to be or anything, so this digital card was perfect for me. I get about 330 pictures on my second best setting and have never come close to taking that many pictures. I believe this card is great for anyone who is not obessed with taking pictures, or to someone who loads them on quickly. :)
I like the Canon MP530 though there are still many features I don't know how to use. It's much bigger than I thought it would be but fortunately not too big for the space I have. Makes great images and is faster than my very old HP printer. I'm still not sure what to do about the cartridges when I'll need one; which shouldn't be for some time as I don't use it every day. I've read reviews about the quality and expense of buying cartridges from you or elsewhere. So far we're enjoying it and have no complaints about this purchase.Thank you,Linda Landerholnurse@citcom.net
I purchased this headset to allow me to connect to a ATT 933 desk phone (that includes 1 2.5mm jack) as well as to use with my Laptop for applications like skype. I originally had considered other headsets and a headphone/mic "Y" adapter for the skype application but since the difference in price between the 500i and the 500c (which appears to be the same save the USB adapter) was about the same as a "Y" cable I decided to give it a shot ... I found the headset comfortable and I'm told by people on the other end of skype and landline connections that they can hear me fine. The headset has a control on the wire that allows one to mute the mic as well as control ear volume. There is also a shirt clip on the wire between the control and the headset. the headset ends in a 90 degree 2.5mm plug that attaches to the USB adapter when you use it or to your mobile or hardwired phone. The laptop I connected to is running XP professional (someday corporate will upgrade to 7) and it worked flawlessly .. in addition, connecting the headset muted the normal speakers connected by the normal headphone jack on the laptop dock. Upon experimentation I determined that this was only the case when the speakers were not in use ... if itunes is playing and the usb adapter is then attached, it continues to play. if you exit itunes and restart it ... it then plays through the headset ... I actually like this behavior. Connection to a mobile or hardwired phone is via the 2.5mm jack ... I'll need a 2.5mm to 3.5mm to make it work with my Blackberry. Overall I'm pleased with it and believe it will meet my needs well. I'll be doing some travelling in the next few weeks and will update this review with life on the road experience. The reason for the one star demerit is twofold 1)The USB adapter should have included some sort of wire management .. a piece or two of velcro ... it has two lengths of cord ... 24" or so of USB and 48" or so of headphone .. nice and long ... and easily tangled in my bag and 2) they should have included a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter plug these retail for under $2 and cost pennies.
I shopped around a good bit, and talked to several friends with more expensive systems, before buying these. I'm a musician who likes fidelity in sound reproduction (for mostly jazz and classical), I'm also someone who doesn't like clutter and appreciates clean design. These speakers in my office, where I don't play loud music, but want music to sound right at modest volumes. Decided to avoid a "subwoofer," and am glad I did. These speakers are inexpensive, but sound and look great. You can hear the cellos and bass just fine.
I purchased WINTV-HVR 950 to use on my laptop that has Vista,2G RAM and a video card. The installation was easy. The picture quality was fine. However, this overtaxes my system and causes it to freeze up about half of the time. I would not recommend purchasing this item.
I bought the second time this camera for my friends and I am very satisfied of the quality of the photos, specially the photos taken in the nighttime. A good camera for the best price.
My husband and I were looking to purchase a multi-function copier/fax/scan/printer; our research led us to Canon; Amazon was by far the cheapest, so I ordered one. I have had absolutely no problems. I love this machine. I use it a lot for my job and have found it up to the task. It prints quickly and faxes with no problems. I have not tried the scanner function yet. It prints beautiful photos. I love the separate ink cartridges. I would highly recommend this product
No problems with this cable. Long enough for what I need it for and works great. I would recommend this cable.
We used this on a short trip to a destination we didn't know, and it directed us right to the front door. Very satisfied with product
One of the overlooked benefits of this and some other Canon scanners is their ability to run on the power of the USB port alone--no wall socket connection needed. Scanners, even small ones, have a relatively large footprint, and one less cord makes it easier to detach, store and re-attach. I store my U67OU sideways on the bookshelf.
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.
Have my cell phone with me everywhere NOW I can have the camera within easy access. Very pleased.
This was more than i expected. I can't wait to really use it. Fast and friendly shipping.
Sometimes it will not bring me a picture when it is hook up. They have a loose fit with all my HD product (TV, Bluray,PS 3) I have to wiggle the ends to get it to work, and sometimes it work and sometimes it doesnt. I will not buy this product again
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.
At home I have a HP 23&#34; LCD PC monitor for which I bought this filter. I have a problem with a dry left eye. The monitor is bright and has beautiful color but after a few hours working on the computer my left eye starts to give me problems. I read that not only would this filter give me privacy but also help with reducing monitor glare. This filter does a magnificent job in both cases. Using either the smooth or grid side of the filter, the monitor color still comes through beautifully. Unless one stands immediately behind or close to my side at the same eye level with me, the monitor screen cannot be seen. Furthermore, since my monitor tilts slightly backward, the filter fits the screen so perfectly that I do not have to use the fasterners designed for holding the filter on the monitor. The fastners for the screen accompanied the filter as part of the packaging. I would highly recommend these 3M privacy filters. They are worth every bit of their price.
The Canon PIXMA ip1500 is a good starting photo printer for its price range. It has a very stylish design, and it does not clutter your desktop.The quality of the prints it produces are exceptional for the price. And the ink cartriges are insanely inexpensive, compared to my mother's Epson and Lexmark printers.There is a minor delay from when you tell the printer to print, and when it actually does print (during which it is a bit noisy). Still, this is not a major problem.My only criticism is that I wish it had a paper tray for the printed paper. It does not have any, and this means there is nowhere for the paper that has been printed on to go, except your desktop. But still, this is a wonderful printer for a very inexpensive price, and the low cost of the ink makes it even more worth it.
The cord is a decent length. There's no indicator light as to whether or not its charging, but for the price you can't complain. Works fine with my PowerBook G4.
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!
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.
these headphones are just not worth the price... Im using Cowon S9 as a sound source (best sound around for the money) I used the sennheiser CX400 headphones that i bought for 40 bucks from amazon and i was happy with them until they broke a year later.I thought i will upgrade the quality and these headphones were on sale in gold box deal so i took it, but they are not what you expect from something that expensive :!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Right side is wobbly and almost opens,the cheap color just wears down- minor problem,if u use them for more than few minutes it hurtsand THE WORST PART IS THE CABLE that BROKE after MONTH!! of light usageThe only +:The sound clarity is pretty goodBTW: those senns. were trough hell unlike these
The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS is a great point-and-shoot camera. It's small, it sports a stabilized, wide-angle lens, and it can pump out beautiful shots at a pretty rapid pace.Very good photo quality, low noise through ISO 800. Very easy to use, great night time shots.Wide-angle lensOptical image stabilizationCompact, super stylish metal bodyLarge, sharp 2.5" LCD display; easy to see in low lightHas an optical viewfinder (a rarity in this class)Snappy performanceFace detection system works as promisedAF-assist lamp, good low light focusingExcellent movie modeOptional underwater caseUSB 2.0 High Speed support -- Recommend 1GB SD card
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.
From the moment you take them out of the box, you know these headphones are not ordinary. The light-weight, softness and feel of these phones hit you immediately. Even the cords extending from them feel like heaven to the touch. And the sound is very distinct - exceptionally clear and bright. The bass is not over-powering but adequate, and could be a little stronger if you prefer strong bass. All in all, a beautiful set of headphones in more ways than one. Great sounding, as well as stylish and comfortable. Seems like they could be worn for hours without ever feeling them. Good price for such quality and worth every penny!
The item works well and your shipping service was great; it was the first time I buy an Amazon item , it arrived with enough time and my sister in law could bring to me in Argentina. Thanks a lot and sorry for my English. Berta
I have the black version of the bag. It works well, but not great.
The Audio-Technica noise cancelling headset is really well-designed for the purpose of noise cancellation. The basic requirement for me was to have a headset that would cancel out the drone of the plane engines, as I travel a fair bit.While flying, one can notice that there is more than one noise that can be heard - the low frequency engine noise and the 'whooshing' sound of the wind as the plane cuts it at those huge speeds. You can notice that the headset cuts out the latter very effectively, while not attenuating the former by any significant amount. While that isn't necessarily a bad thing, I would've liked it if Audio-Technica would've taken the trouble to generate additional noise cancelling sound waves for both frequencies.Where you must, however, give credit is that the noise that IS attentuated is the major polluter and its virtual elimination is an extremely welcome action. An indication of the amount of noise reduction can be had by noting that without this reduction, I need to move my Philips media player volume setting to its full 20 level to hear just barely the song properly. With the noise reduction, however, a volume level of just 7 allows me to hear the song very clearly, with almost no background noise incident on the ears !One thing that bothered me though, with these headphones - they are similar to the QC2 in design, meaning that they cover the ears. In fact, the Audio-Technica headphones cover your ears so completely and so well that they create a sort of vacuum around your ears. This can sometimes be a pain in flight, when pressure differences affect your ears and you want to either yawn or swallow to relieve the pressure oddity you feel in your ears. With the headphones on, however, this is not easily achieved. You either want to yawn really hard or remove the headphones, do your stuff and put them back on :) Talk about weird !Someone had mentioned earlier that the quality of sound in the headphones is not the best. Well, I am not an audiophile but I can certainly hear good quality sound when I hear it. In this breath, let me also mention that the first time I connected the wires from the headphones to my media player, I connected them the wrong way - this is because the connectors actually appear to allow this connection ! With the wrong end of the cable inserted into both devices (headphone and media player), the sound was almost garbled and very irritating. I was still able to hear the song and make out the lyrics but it was clearly really bad. I switched the ends and the sound quality was really crystal clear !Wearing the headphones in the office suddenly makes you feel like you are on a remote island in the ocean with no one around except you !All in all, these are absolutely great value for money. I'd recommend them anytime ! I've only tried Bose once and I can't imagine their products to be significantly better than the Audio-Technica. If only they'd also eliminated lower frequency sounds as well (sigh) !
My router broke down two days after the 90 day software warranty failed. Netgear techs misdiagnosed the problem as a software problem and charged me 36$ to get support. When they discovered it was faulty hardware and that I was under warranty, they refused to refund the 36$. They then offered to replace it, but with an inferior unit (They were out of mine) and told me they would ship it only after they received the broken one, and only after I paid return shipping. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, they put me on hold, then disconnected. I will never go near these people or their junk again.
Speaker is great for the budget concious person. Good for extension speakers. I normally buy monster cable for the main speakers. This is the same as any lamp cord.
I am a Pro photographer who normally uses and SLR camera. We were planning a trip to Europe and bring a huge SLR all though Europe was something I was going to do no matter what until I found this jem. We ended up bringing this with us as out only camera and got some amazing pictures. I normally spend hours retouching photos but with this camera I spent about 30 minutes in total on about 2000 pictures from out Europe trip.I love this and I was so happy that we brought this camera and only this camera trekking through Europe.Here are our photos from our trip!http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/270183/
This product is really meant for laptop screens but 3M also recommends it for LCD monitors. I bought one for my LCD monitor because it was such a good value when compared to screens that are meant to hang on the monitor frame.This essentially just a sheet that perfectly fits the screen. The downside are the tabs that you attach to the frame of your monitor to hold the sheet in place. They don't provide much support and if the monitor frame has a beveled edge like mine does they can be tricky to apply. The tabs are pretty small and non-obstructive.If you don't need to ever remove the privacy screen after putting it up this will do the trick. If you have to take it on and off I can see those tabs becoming a pain and probably the glue will not hold for long.The product does what it claims and will black out the screen if viewed from the side. Make sure it will work for your particular office set up. The best part is as long as I have brightness turned all the way up , it doesn't darken the screen tremendously when I view it from the front, and is much easier on the eyes than the type of filter that blurs the text.
GOOD POINTS===========- The quality of this item is nice. It's not one of those cheap wallplates that will crack on you.- Keystone jacks snap in easily- Fits most electric wall receptacles- Includes 2 screws for attaching to a wall receptaclePRECAUTION=======I wanted to use this for ethernet jacks. I have a standard ethernet cable that I ran through a wall. I wanted to connect that ethernet cable to a female ethernet coupler and then connect that coupler to this wall plate. In theory, everything works and fits. In reality, you probably want a side-mounted box instead like this one:Cables to Go 3849 Keystone Surface Mount Box (White). This is because an ethernet cable can easily bend sideways but to bend forward (i.e. towards you) like this wall plate requires would need a pretty deep wall mounted box.I could not find a 90 degree keystone Cat6 coupler. If you are crimping your own ethernet cables then you may not have any trouble using this wallplate.
Worst item ever, this only turned on for one day, and did not have any features, and froze, requiring reset every 5 minutes. I returned mine.
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 downloaded a pdf listing the manufacturer's specifications of the unit from Sony's website. I needed certain specific features. After finding what I needed I placed an order. The unit does not have the features that the specification sheet listed. After eight times on hold, an hour & a half later, finally someone at Sony admitted that yes the specification sheet was clearly wrong & I needed to buy a more expensive unit for that feature. None of the people I talked to seemed concerned that the specification sheet wrong.As far as returning the device, because it was an opened unit, it was not returnable. The Sony representative told me that I needed to take that up with the retailer. The fact that it was not returnable to the retailer, according to Sony, is the fault of the retailer. They certainly couldn't have cared less. Unless you are purchasing a unit to donate to Goodwill, you may want to go with another manufacturer.
So, the first thing I noticed was the clear separation of the frequencies in the audio spectrum.. I was listening to some rock music and you could clearly hear where each tom had been panned. Never has this been heard with any of my other head phones. Most headphones I've used, just made everything sound muddy and discombobulated. Next is the bass, the bass is easily audible, while not to loud and not to soft, you'll get a great sound without too much distortion.. Lastly, these headphones are very comfortable. Ignore the reviewers complaining about your ears sweating. I've had them on for over an hour now and no sweating has occurred. Maybe they're just in a hot room? Overall, for $4 ($8 After shipping) you cannot go wrong with these headphones. If you're looking for something unbelievable, then I would say it's safe to assume you're gonna have to pay a little more than $8! However, you cannot go wrong with these headphones.
F-Pin Couplers arrived quickly and they worked just fine. What can I say?5 stars.
Its actually smaller than u might think...slimmer, sleeker, and actually works. Great product to purchase from a simple workout to long flights, Trust me cause I'm a traveler...
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 use this at the bottom of an old ATX mid-tower that was not meant to hold as many hard drives as I put in it. It's just sitting, unsecured, on the bottom of the case, below the original drive bays. The weight of just one drive is enough to stop any rattling in my situation.Absolutely effective in keeping twoHitachi Deskstar 3.5-Inch 2 TB Internal Hard Drive (0S02861)and one old 160GB Maxtor SATA II cool. It has a positive affect on the motherboard and processor, too. (I assume this is due to increase airflow within the case, as I did not increase the external intake/exhaust openings. It might be that the original fans were just inadequate.) The fan is quieter than the original case exhaust fan.My only problem with it is the blue LEDs are bright, but the set-up is in another room so I don't have to see it very often.
I brought my Visor metal over two years ago after I dropped, and killed, a Palm handheld. The Visor had been refurbished prior to my purchase of it. It has worked great since then. It has been dropped (numerous times) and hacked with specialty software, without any problems.I use the Mobil-Mate launcher, it's called HandScape, which I think is better then the default Handspring launcher.The only problem I have with it is that it the screen is in black and white. I may have to upgrade to a color model, hmm....
Thanks Robbie this is the best gift I ever got for my birthday. I love it!
The TV itself is nothing great, in terms of quality. However, if Vizio did not have the worst customer service ever, the below-average quality would be made up for by the below-average price. However, they have the WORST customer service you could even imagine. Check out this story:I ordered from them in mid-March. They shipped it FedEx, pretty late. Had to take the day off from work to take delivery. So far, ok, if annoying. Then, because of their crappy packaging material, the TV is broken on delivery. Now the nightmare starts in full: it took me at least 3-4 calls to find someone who could figure out what to do for me to get a replacement. Their people are not the brightest, to say the least.Then THEY started calling ME: "why are we sending you a new TV?" "we don't see you in our system" "where are you in our system" (Yeah. They kept demanding I tell them where I was in THEIR system). I tried to get them to tell me how to send back the old, broken TV. Noone could tell with any certainty or clarity. One of their guys could barely speak English. But I was finally promised a "return label" in the new TV's package, which I could use to send back the old one.And yet it got even worse: on the day the new one arrived, I had to take a day off from work again for this delivery. Now UPS had the unfortunate task of delivering for these idiots. Of course, the return label was NOT provided as promised. At this point I'm so pissed off I can barely stand up straight. I've been on the phone with their rude nasty people at least a dozen times, EACH TIME being interrogated as to exactly where "I was" in their broken system. So after more calls, finally a manager calls me. And says someone will pick up the old broken TV that day. This is the first person at the company who seemed like she had a brain above the reptilian level. An actual human being. Wow. At Vizio. She is truly the exception.The clicher: today, MORE THAN 10 DAYS AFTER I THOUGHT THIS NIGHTMARE WAS FINALLY OVER (!!!) some cretin "customer service manager" named "Donovan" or whatever (who had the nerve to tell me she did not HAVE a supervisor or manager, apparently she thought I would believe she reported straight to the president - "and he's in Taiwan a lot" she helpfully informed me - nice tidbit, huh?). She begins to AGAIN interrogate me as to where I was in their system, and threatened me that they would charge my credit card for another TV, or repossess their old one, if I did not cooperate.Un-believable! Just incredible. At this point, the modest savings of a couple of hundred bucks earned by buying Vizio were more than outweighted by the lost time and aggravation.Do yourself a HUGE favor and DO NOT deal with these clowns.They have the worst customer service I have ever experienced.
It made my reception significantly better, however it didn't cure all my problems. After doing more research I found out I needed something a little stronger. I bought a Winegard also from Amazon and it fixed all my reception problems. This is a very good product and I'm going to keep it just in case I need a little extra boost. I would recomend this product to people who only have a marginal reception problem.
I found the player to have excellent picture quality. It is easy to navigate around and my only regret was not getting 60GB version. Being able to plug in the TV is a bonus. I would definately recommend this to my family and friends.
I just received my Antec SLK3000-B case and, while I haven't assembled my system yet, I'm quite impressed and ready to get started! Construction for the most part is outstanding. The case is one of the easiest I've owned to get into. Unscrew two thumbscrews on the back, click two buttons on the side and pull the side panel away. The inside is roomy and the floppy and hard disk bays are very easy to remove for installation of hardware. When out of the case, they give you more open space when connecting your motherboard. My only other observation on the inside concerns the 2nd shroud that directs air towards the processor. The shroud attached to the side panel is a good quality plastic - it looks and feels sturdy. However, the second shroud (with the flared end) that fits over it is flimsy plastic. I'm thinking it may need a little duct tape to ensure it stays firmly in place. Otherwise, this is one heavy steel case considering it doesn't contain a power supply yet. The lack of a PSU was the reason I purchased this case and I wish there was a larger selection of cases w/out PSUs. I am picky about the PSU I use and generally have to buy a case with PSU and then immediately replace it with the PSU of my choice. Seems a waste of money to have to pay for something you're just going to replace! Overall, I am completely happy with this case and I highly recommend it. While it may not be on the cutting edge of style, you get a sturdy case and can save a bundle of money which you can spend better parts to go into it! Ordering from Amazon.com rather than one of the large online computer parts stores saves you even more money - they charge around $15.00 for shipping while Amazon.com ships it free via FedEx Ground. I had it 3 days after it was shipped so unless you're in a big hurry, don't bother with the more expensive 2nd day or next day delivery.
Based on the other reviews, I agree these are very good sound quality for the price. Most of the headphones in this price range seem to be optimized for folks who want killer bass in their ears. I was looking for faithful sound reproduction and clear sound. These definitely provide clear sound across the frequency range. They are comfortable to wear and surprisingly lighter than they look.
Bought this for my wife and I for Christmas this year. Got the one with both US and Europe maps since we started traveling overseas now. Been using it around town to get use to it. Set up was simple and easy. We have been surprise at the accuracy and some new routings that we never used but work well. The unit is fast and just mounting to windshield gives it great connection to the satellites. This is our first unit and we can't wait to use it overseas since the rentals never have GPS available we when rent from them.
It did not take a clear pictre with the polaroid camera. I took some pictures and they didn't look clear.
Delivered in record time and these are the absolute BEST earbuds I've ever owned!
I love my Zen Vision M, which I purchased about three weeks ago. It is beautiful and has most of the features I could ever want. I would have liked a little more flexibility with modifying the menu system, and an optical output would be a nice addition. However the product works very well.New users beware, however, that Creative recently modified firmware so that anyone with firmware 1.5 (I believe) and above will be unable to record directly from the FM. Even current users who update their firmware will lose this ability. Creative has apparently caved in to the music industry. I feel betrayed by this company. Think twice about whether you want to support them with your money.
Typical ceiling speakers from known respected brands all had great sound but a hefty price tag to match. This speaker carried a middle of the road price for a pair, and packed quite a punch once it was installed. I have been very pleased with the overall performance in my home. It has been a nice addition, and is fabulous for entertaining!
I own one and I echo the fine comments and review on this camera here.The S3 IS is nothing short of an excellent professional camera. Packed full of great features rendering clear sharp photos that a camera 10 times it's cost delivers. So if you want a camera that puts the "P" in Photography and Professional this camera is a good choice. I did my research and decided to purchase the S3 IS feeling very good about it.Just get yourself a 1 Gig high speed SD memory card and you are on your way to making great photos. What still amazes me today is the many great features this camera has and the quality of it all. Canon doesn't make good camera's they make great camera's and I can safely say Nikon and the like don't have anything on Canon. Canon is right up there with the best.I know a couple professional photographers and they said to me that Canonmakes quality pro camera's equal to Nikon and Canon's optics rank right up there with Nikon. In fact one of these photographers was amazed by the quality of this camera and it not costing a few thousand dollars.Truly a gem this camera!
I haven't tried many heard phones. Comparing these to Jbuds and the Marshmallows, these are a lot better. I actually bought these online the same day i went to Best buy to get the Marshmallows (excuse me if i misspell it). i loved the Marshmallows, especially comparing them to Apple's HPs an jbuds. As I was waiting for the CX300 I thought I made a mistake. When my sennheider arrived i though, "Ok, I gotta at least give them a try." They were alot more comfortable than the Marshmallows. i could barely feel them. I compared all of my headphones and they were the loudest AND cleanest sound. The only bad thing is that they, like the other ones, are small. I lost them so I came back to buy some more. I also decided to write a comment because I am a very hesitant buyer and love reading reviews online. Get these.
These are great headphones. Sound quality is incredible. I use them at work and don't have to worry about disturbing anyone. The only drawback is that they can get a bit uncomfortable after 2-3 hours of continuous use. If you get these, there is a bit of a "burn in" time. They sounded good right out of the box, but didn't have much bass. Now that I've been using them for a solid month, they sound even better. One of my co-workers has the Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones, and I like these better in a head-to-head comparison. These aren't noise-canceling, but the padding and the tight fit do a great job of blocking out extraneous sounds (fluorescent lights buzzing, computer fans, printers, scanners, etc.). Sometimes I'll even put them on without music just to have some peace and quiet.
Overall: a fantastic alternative for those interested in macro photography that are looking to save some money.My experience:I'm highly interested in macro photography, but didn't want to save up and spend a few thousand dollars on a new lens. This attachment was recommended to me by a user on [...] (a must for photography inspiration!), and I'm very pleased with the product. I see now what the other users meant about the extremely shallow depth of field: it takes a lot of practice, and a lot of patience. If you're not a patient person, then this attachment is probably not for you. It took about 30 shots for me to get a well-focused photo of my brother's eye, up close, because even the SMALLEST movement will switch the focus from the color of the eye to the lid, or contact lens, or the eye lashes. As soon as I got it, however, it was well worth it. I've taken some beautiful photos of bugs and single dandelion seeds, and let me tell you, you haven't seen anything in nature until you shoot a real macro photo (zooming in on the photo is incredible, and my family and friends are shocked at the detail we can't see with our own eyes, that I'm able to capture).Downside:While the sqeeze-into-place attachment is very convenient for the need to take photos quickly, my lens cap (52mm) doesn't fit onto the attachment, so I have to keep the piece in it's original container. This could definitely be improved. I might look into getting a 43mm cap to see if it would fit onto the macro attachment.Some tips if you have the attachment:It works best on telephoto lenses, but if you try it on a wide-angle lens, and zoom out, the image is encircled in black, which can be a fun effect if you want to use it.Always set the focus to manual, and move back and forth with your body to focus.
This television is off the meter. I love it. I presently use it with my PS3 (Tiger Woods, Moto Storm, NBA Street, NBA 2K7), and it is great. I also have DISH network HD, and its ok...................BUY U 1.
This set is one of the best we've seen. It's very comfortable in the hand, not too complicated, and sounds good. I took off one star because the rounded bottom makes it unstable in the charging dock so it has to be set just right to make contact. I do recommend this set up though if you can find one.
I would at all costs stay away from any product made by Phillips. I bought a dvd/vcr combo, it broke, I shipped it to them for repair, they charged me shipping and then sent back another broken unit. They then refused to take it back at their expense, even though they had shipped a broken unit (The first time the dvd didn't work, the unit they shipped to me had a defective vcr). Their customer service people have no authority to help you, and neither does their management. Repeated attempts to move up the ladder were ignored (i.e. being constantly told they weren't available, they never returned phone calls even after telling me they would, etc.). Beware of any Phillips product.
I purchased a IPOD travel charger recently and it really comes in handy.
great product. never had problems. it sat in may car for a week exposed to extreme heat and cold fluxuations... not to mention slight rain water. it still works great. i love it
I think this surge protector is great. Some of the labels were not applicable to me so I had to just use an accessory plug, but everything seems to work. I love the rocker switch. I originall bought a Belkins Surge Protector with a Push Button switch. I could not get the on and off switch to turn off so I returned it and bought this Monster Surge Protecter and I am pleased.
I purchased this item because a friend had one and I liked the size and price to have something to take the the pool and not always have to use earbuds.... however it did not work, would not power and I tried other batteries thinking those were old... now I have to return and still don't have speakers!
Bought his battery in Aug 2008. It worked okay while it was holding the charge, but when it was getting close to a year it became impossible to take even 10 shots with this fully charged battery. I emailed their customer service asking for a replacement as it was well within the warranty period ( 3 years), but never heard back from them. After this experience, I'll never buy any product form this company. I replaced this battery with the Sterlingtek battery which is still working superbly after 2 years.
I like this camcorder. Been through several generations, starting with mini-vhs, to mini-dv to Panasonic's SV AV100 and now this. It is a looker, and will likely make you ponder up lots of innovative situations to use it in, unlike a low-def camcorder. The photo button is a bit awkward, and there is not a viewfinder. But these are both trifling complaints when contrasted to this unit's build quality, feature set, and most importantly, high-caliber recording ability. Sure, as others say, the editing options are currently limited though ambitious people can use Nero to convert the SD1's .mts files to .mpg files for use in Adobe Premiere, etc.I considered buying the Aiptek HD-GO, which seems like a nice deal for the money. It likely is a decent camcorder, but this one is in a different league, an incredible league. The HD-GO lacks optical image stabilization, leading to movements and hand jitters that can quickly ruin your recordings. This device features marvelous optical image stabilization, which I am lead to believe involves weights, squirrels and pulleys, for excellent results.Long review made short: Buy this little fella. Well, if you are interested in having video you will ever want to watch again. It can make even childrens' baseball games and pet videos compelling.
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.
This new shuffle must be held to be believed - increadibly small and great for gym / snowboarding. Sound quality is not too shabby either compared to the full-sized ipod. Great for some simple, reliable care-free listening without worrying about size or battery life.
Fits screen perfectly and works exactly as it says. I just wish it came in the "gold" filter. The tabs to attach to the frame is clear and does not distract your screen viewing. I would have liked the tabs not to be stuck to the packaging as the tape left a residue on the tabs.
I had my HTS3555 for almost two years when one day it wouldn't work. I went up to it to find out what the issue was and it smelled like burned plastic. I plugged it to a spot where I could see the back more easy and when I turned it on again, it was sparking and smoking. If I wouldn't have come home when I did, my house could have burned down!
Ordered as a gift since this size is hard to find in stores. Great colors and will work great.
This is a great camera that takes the best pictures. It is easy to use and transfer to the computer is easy.
This mp3 player does not support XP, which I switched to. Do not get this player if you have XP, which you probably do if you have a new computer
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.
I've had these about a month now and they are the best computer speakers we have ever had. The speakers arrived 3 or 4 days after I ordered them. Very satisfied with the customer service.
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
Great card, great price, best bang for buck! Now I know why they are so popular. If you are building or upgrading from onboard audio, get this card, unless you have money for the higher end Creative cards like the X-Fi..
I am not an Apple person, but I needed a wireless keyboard that works (with my PC). This is the one. If you have a blue tooth adapter - this keyboard does not come with one as I found out, this keyboard works very well and at a good distance. My last wireless keyboard gave me fits when it would miss letters, but that doesn't happen any more. The aluminum design is very thin and light and the keys feel nice and springy but are quite different from a conventional keyboard. Once you have your blue tooth adapter set up, this keyboard will be easy to install. I also have figured out how to remap the keys to inactivate the horrible cap lock key. If you are looking for a wireless keyboard to eliminate wires for a home theater or just to get rid of the tether, I would definitely buy this thing.
I purchased this item as a Christmas present for my husband, and it did work well at first, but within one week we found that it was locking up and had to send it back. I have since read that this is commonly occuring problem with this item. Amazon handled the return fairly graciously. My husband did his own research and purchased a Tom Tom which has been fantastic and has more options.
I bought this for an '01 Mazda Miata. This fit quite well and I had no problems with the install. The only drawback is that it is held in place with a few plastic clips. I can actually pull my head unit out of the dash with little effort. So if you are concerned about security, you may need to make your own modifications to make it harder to remove from the vehicle. Otherwise, this was a good fit and easy install.
I regret buying this clock because it is just unreadable, unless you are standing very close to it, and in bright light. Forget about reading it in medium to low light or in the dark -- the black letters disappear into the medium gray background. I posted a picture on this site to show you how the clock looks midday, next to my bay window with lots of light shining on it -- see how hard it is to read?It was also hard to set up because the instructions were inadequate. I called La Crosse customer service for help, but only got a voice mailbox to leave a message on, and no one called me back.
THIS BATTERY IS NOT WHITE~ IT'S LIGHT GREY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have a WHITE iBook G4 that I bought this battery for. I should not have assumed that the battery would be white and would match Apple's WHITE iBook 12" G4 laptop, but I did. Notice that you don't have a picture of the COVER of the battery, just the inside of the battery. The color of the cover, the outside part of the battery, the part you will see, is LIGHT GREY. To me it really clashes with the look of the laptop. Everything else is ok about this battery= good life, etc, but I wouldn't have bought it if I had known that it wasn't white. Maybe there is some other laptop that this fits that is light grey, but not one put out by Apple, that I know of.I'm giving this review only 2 stars because I really think that if you advertise that you are selling a replacement for an apple laptop that only comes in white, then you should at least MENTION somewhere that the battery you're selling is NOT white. I don't think that's unreasonable. If you are ok with a solid white laptop with part of the outside looking another color, like a white car with a gray fender pulled from the junkyard, then this is the battery for you.
The Sennheiser earbuds are much more comfortable that the hard plastic things that came with my Sony Walkman. I am able to understand the words of various songs better than I have with any other sound source. When I first listened to them I was a little disappointed....but, I adjusted the equalizer on my Walkman, and changed the default on itunes so my CD's were loaded at 256BPS instead of the default 128BPS....huge improvement in sound quality.The unequal length cord seemed odd at first, but I have grown to like it. I can easily identfy the right and left earbuds, and if you pull the earbuds out of your ears they remain securely on your shoulders because of the one cord that is routed behind your neck. Really not a problem at all.I have heard a bit of the noise from the cord some people mentioned, but it never bothers me because it's drowned out by the music.I'm impressed, and they were a bargain at the $20 I paid.
A good pair of headphones, especially for the price. Great sound on standard quality MP3s and videos.
As the title said-very easy to assemble and nice design. Sometimes the legs wouldn't be exact to the holes and you really needed to push it in- but it wasn't hard. Fits cds well and hasn't fallen over which is great. Very happy- bought 2 of them.
The product advertised arrived promptly, fully functional and in short order. This is the way online purchases should always work. I would order from this store again.
Got these to replace the ones that came with my mp3 player. Had thought the originals were okay, but in a comparison, there is no comparison. The sound is much fuller and the bass is fine. I don't have to turn up the player as much and get more volume. I am very pleased with these. The fit is good, though they do occasionally ride back and put pressure on the tops of my ears. It just requires an occasional adjustment; nothing bothersome to me. If there are better out there, I'm not paying for them! Great balance between cost and performance.
The product does exactly what it is supposed to do. I had problems with a wireless modem that constantly needed to be reset. Got the Linksys access point and have not had a problem connecting to my wireless network since. Did have a small problem setting up the security, but was able to work around it.
I have a Mac G5 as my base machine, and a Windows XP Dell laptop. After reading multiple reviews regarding the unreliability of Apple's Airport gear (and the high price relative to non-Apple routers), I figured I'd try this Netgear router. I'm glad I did.Setup was incredibly easy. I initially tried using the installation CD, which did not have any Mac install files. I went to the Netgear website and printed out the basic instructions, which consisted of powering down my cable modem, installing the Netgear router, then powering up all the components one-by-one. Simple. Within a minute, the Netgear router self-installed and configured. Within another minute, we were browsing the web on our Win XP laptop --- NO problems.Great stuff --- easy setup, and so far, the connection is reliable and consistent. We've only had to re-boot the laptop once for a lost connection.This'll get 5 stars if it lasts a few years. Even if we only get a few years out of it, the price is worth it.Highly recommended!
After much shopping we found the product in a store and decided to look for it online. Found it at Amazon at a much lower price than locally and ordered it. We are extremely satisfied with it and the ease of installation was a pleasant surprise. The mount does everything we could ask of it - tilt, swivel, extension, etc. and looks good to boot. It's also much more compact than many others we saw, but has plenty of heft for our TV (40" LCD). If you have a TV up to that size, there is no need to get a larger mount. I recommend this product without reservation.
We purchased these for our office and they dependably work for all of our staff members and all of the computers. It's nice to know that I can hand them out to staff and know that there aren't going to be any problems.
The zipper sticks like crazy. If you plan on using the bag, plan on the zipper breaking.Save yourself the time and get an incase sling bag instead.
The product is great. Sleak, light and easy to be portable. The menu is easy to use. The only thing I have to do is to add more memory (microSD). Am thinking about getting 1GB so I can put all the detailed US map to my I3.This product seems can run out of the battery very easily, using rechargable battery is a good idea or just by using the car kit came with the I3.One complaint is when I received the package, the box was not in good shape. The packing is no good.
Purchased in March 2006, and having shot over 5000 frames with it, I've been happy overall with the D200, but concerned about a few issues. I have NOT seen the "banding" described by some reviewers early-on, but my body did have a dusty low-pass filter right out of the box - easily seen as spot anomolies in blue sky areas. I did not expect this from a brand new unit but understand it's easily cleaned...The noise issue: I agree with other owners who've reported higher-than-expected levels of pixelization noise in shadow areas even at moderatley low ISOs (but not in solid "black" areas); This has been a major disappointment, especially in a camera which is otherwise "sharp" when coupled with high-quality Nikkor lenses (which this is)...The Matrix metering tends to overexpose about .3 to 1.0 in my most frequent applications - another surprise considering my other camera, a Nikon N90S metered spot-on perfect in Matrix with the exact same lenses (but very simply compensated-for with the +/- dial)...Other nitpicks: The 'C'/'S'/'M' switch is easily changed by accident if you're gripping the lens where it meets the front of the body. Also, I predict early failure of the battery housing door because of poor latch design. The plastic flash hood is alarmingly light-weight and cheap-feeling...Now the Good News : FAST! This is why I bought and will keep this camera; Fast at all tasks - Impressive!...The D200 has an excellent feel and superb overall balance - great when dealing with heavy lenses. The build-quality is up to par, nice and solid-feeling. The menus are relatively easy to access and considering how much this camera can do, this is a major plus and particularily welcome in high speed shooting. The ease and variety of on-camera playback features is impressive, making it actually fun to review shots! The battery charges faster than I was led to believe and the plastic view-screen protector is a nice touch...Because of its complexity and price, I do not recommend this camera as a first digital SLR, but do if you've used the Nikon D70S dig-SLR or any of the old 'N'-series Nikon film SLRs.
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.
I brought this LCD TV on January 1st. I got this LCD for 499. Its a really a great LCD TV for that price. Its light weight, looks great. Easy to carry where ever I go.Picture quality is good. I have not seen any problem as of now.
the lens cap was cheaper here and easier to find than on any other website.
I bought this to go with the Escort Solo 2. Works great, has the mute button right down where it is handy to use.
I would recommend this enclosure because I haven't had any problems with mine. I just leave it turned on all the time as a backup drive on my Mac.
The headset came in quickly and is of high quality. The only knock on the headset is it's a little heavier than I would have hoped for the purpose I intended. That's to use it in the field attached to a metal detector...I give it 4 stars.
I have had this for approximately 2 years. It is a good product.I have used it in planes, cars, noisy environments and have found that at just a flip of the switch i get transported to the "quiet" world.If you are a sharing an office space, which is noisy, this is a great piece of headphones.The case that it comes with is excellent and i have carried it around the "world".I used to travel frequently on long flights and this is always with me and my kindle.The sound is good, the silence is great....All the positive reviews are true.
This HDMI cable does not send a constant signal to my TV which results in a "search for signal" blip every second. Bad quality, do not buy.
After a hassle with Hawking over A RMA for a bad router, I decided to purchase the Netgear. It installed very easy and quick. I was and still am very happy. It has more range tha any of the previous Routers I have used including Linksys and Hawking.
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 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.
Overall, this quickcam was easy to setup. Ihe quality of picture and sound was good. Though it wasn't on the same par as the Logitech 9000 that I purchased at the same time, its worth the money.
My husband told me he would like a Sony RM-AX4000 HomeTheater Remote Control for Father's Day. As Father's Dayapproached, I realized I couldn't remember what it washe'd asked for, so I asked him again. I was nearly out oftime to locate this product, but I checked Amazon.com andthey had them listed. I ordered one and had it shippedquickly, but I didn't think it would be in time for him toopen on Father's Day. The package arrived on Saturday, theday before Father's Day, and Amazon saved the day for me.Thank you Amazon, for all that you do!Kathryn Santos-Reed
Stopped working after 3 days....Amazon made it easy to get a replacement but I had to pay an extra 7 bucks to ship it back to Amazon :(The new one has been working fine for about 2 months now
Pros:Design is simple and clean. No flashy buttons or rainbow lights.The display is easy to read in both daylight and dark.Lots of power for a head unit.Remote control.Cons:FF and RW buttons are tiny. Hard to find when driving.CD eject/insert motor is painfully slow.Mediocre sound quality. Rudimentary EQ.Detachable faceplate is clunky. Hard to get on and off.
One of the things you will notice with this is that if you have power sensitive equipment this will make sure you have a clean power source.Granted this is much cheaper now than when they first came out ($13 vs $70) so that makes it much more bearable.Another great feature is that each plug has enough space for wide plugs vs the surge protectors that are only designed to use the standard cords.Overall for $13 it is just as good if not better than any cheapo power strip.
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.
Finally! Having endlessly read and imagined the results described in countless rave reviews, I dared and bought. Now that I've bought, I've printed. And now that I've printed, I can stare... and stare... and stare. Ahhhh. Very nice, indeed.
This review is for the DP-887. 8" non-widescreen frame.First this is one of the non-widescreen photo viewers, which means it actually will not crop any of your normal sized photos which is probably most of what you have. Also this is an 800x600 display which means that for the size of the screen the resolution is absolutely awesome and pictures look great. Also it is fairly bright and has pretty good color rendition.The styling is okay, a little cheap looking, but not more cheap than your average photo-frame and if you really don't like it you can probably find a different frame.The transitions bothered a me a little at first, but you can fiddle with the settings.In short this is probably one of the best digital photoframes currently available (Jan 08) and one of the cheaper ones at this time.
Love this GPS. It is no frill and easy to use. Clear voice instructions and large bright road directions.
I ordered these because I wasn't comfortable with the no name brands that were much less expensive, but at 7.99 each I can afford to splurge on the name brand factory sealed stuff :) I've been using them and they hold a charge much longer than the original batteries that came with the phones.
This book is realy useful for people who find it tough to grasp effective knowledge about the camera from the cryptic technical descriptions described in the manual that came along with the camera. This book doesnt teach you tips and tricks on using the camera. But at the same time it gives you a solid base to start understanding the various funtions of this camera and use them efficiently for taking better pictures.The book also has an introduction on the EOS camera line, an expanded version of the manual that came with the camera , lots of color pictures and how those pictures were taken and what settings will help us take pictures like those, and 80 something pages on the various lenses available for this camera.The section on lenses is good, particularly if you are planning to upgrade the 28-80 / 28-90 lens that came along with the camera, or if you are on the lookout for macro and zoom lenses for closeups and long shots.Go for the book with the knowledge that it is a tutorial on the camera, not for photography. Then you will not be disappointed.
The Cat6 Cables are as I expected. There was nothing wrong with the quality of the cables or the use. They work as intended.
For the money you can not go wrong. I've got great results taking pics of small items for images posted to ebay. Deal.
I am very pleased with this product it was basically "NEW" so that was a good suprize.
This seemed like a bargain, extended delivery delay notwithstanding. However, the sound is awful. I ordered two, and both produce tinny sound and loud, unbearable clicking noises. And one literally cracked and fell apart after one use. The price was great, but ultimately a rip-off for the delivered product.I got one from Cingular (at a higher price), and the sound is perfect. It saved me from having to buy a new mp3 player. With a 2G microSD card and the headset adapter to accommodate my regular headphones, presto!, no need for an iPod.Just buy it from somewhere else!
Since I saved nearly $400 off the list price, I got all three colors. Sure, there are cheaper alternatives, but can you depend on them to light up. This one does (light up). I'm taking one star away because some assembly was required and it was unclear which end goes up where.
I am very pleased with this product. They snap together easily are strong and look good. I was able to open up three shelves on my book cases. Great to have the extra space again and my CD collection is safe and it is easier to locate a CD that I am looking for. Thank You for a great product. Bob Spencer
We have been buying those HDTV off the shelf antennas at the local electronics stores for my mom. None of them worked very well for her. She always had to keep repositioning them in order to view her TV shows. I got the DB2 HDTV antenna and built a small mount (a small board and a 18" wood shaft) for use in-doors. My mom is so happy because all her TV channels come in crystle clear. Great Antenna - I highly recommend this product.
it was easy to order on line, the Samsung TV that I ordered was found on Amazon, after I had shopped around all the stores in my area,and found that amazon offered the lowest price,, The ordering was simple, the delivery was on time and the two men who delivered it set it up and running for me,,, It's working GREAT, in fact my brother ordered one to... Two very pleased customers...
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 love the Canon Pixma MP and have used it for year but recently it broke and will be $45 to fix so I found one on Amazon and it looked good although not new. I came well packaged and after I bought new ink (disappointed I could not use the ones from the old machine) it was good to go except it does not feed properly. It is unusable. I guess that is what I get for purchasing a used printer.
The first time I put a DVD in this player it said loading 'No Disc' I thought the player was new so I ignored it , but after three days of some disc playing and others not, I sent this disc player back. All total I had this player 8 days.Cons:You get 2 pair of headphones, cigarette-lighter adaptor, carry pouch and a credit card sized remote. Free shipping from Amazon, then UPS came back to my house to pick this crap back up to deliver it back to Amazon.
Since I was a kid my mom owned a presto pressure cooker, in fact, (2). It's a proven product. I never had a second thought prior to making the purchace, not to mention the excellent, expedient service from Amazon.
I bought this primarily for the audio of my home entertainment center and headphone listening station. Then I was bummed out when I realized the device could not power a fairly large home theater amp or subwoofer. Two high current outlets are provided but they are not filtered so this turned out to power my HDTV and XBOX 360. With the TV, I didn't notice any change and with the 360, even if a cleaner power source helped helped it produce better colors or sound, it didn't come out looking any better. My headphone equipment didn't sound any better either but they all have their own dedicated power source which is suppose to clean the power it recieves anyway.My house is fairly new so the power coming in might have been good to begin with. I've never had a brown out and kind of spike which has caused damage but knowing that something with a guarantee is between the TV and a potential spike is nice. The device has a neat display up front which you may look at once or twice after buying and the second time only to turn down the bright blue display or to see how much power your entertainment center is drawing.I gave this a 4 out of 5 because it ain't spectacular but I believe it does the job it says it does. I just happen to not benefit from it much. But at least its a surge protector and looks pretty sitting near the other equipment. Also, I choose this model because it was the best reviewed model I could find at a low price.
I like these Antec Tri-cool fans because even the sleeve bearing ones are quiet and still move a reasonable volume of air. If I were overclocking and stressing the mobo/processor/ram I wouldn't buy these. I'd buy the highest airflow fans available and not worry about quiet.
I just received my AT-PL120 today and I am very please. I have already played six albums, one, while I write this note. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a professional turntable, or someone who just likes to spin old classic vinyl.By purchasing this through mail order my fear was that it would get damaged in shipment, or when it was manufactured. I am pretty particular when it comes to quality and I will have to say this is a top notch unit. I just hope it lasts many years.My only wish was that it had auto shut off. But, I knew it did not before I bought it.Audio-Technica builds a great product! I wish I could say that about other products.
As far as I know right now this is the only car dock available for the Zune. Overall it's a great product. I only have 2 real complaints. 1)Depending on the vehicle you're driving the TuneBase may or may not shut off when you turn your car off. A power switch would have been nice. 2)The ability to receive a strong radio signal depends on what vehicle you are driving. Larger cars tend to have fewer problems with reception. Something should be done to address this in future models.
Great Value. I bought this frame for my mother for Christmas and found it very easy to load and use. I had never used a digital photo frame before and I would purchase this frame agian.
I have had this joy stick for about 3 years now I think it was. A very very good price for what it does. I gave it a 4 only because it doesn't have forced feedback.As a matter of fact I'm looking for a joystick with forced feedback now and I think I'll stick with a Logitech joystick. I Have NEVER had a problem with ANY Logitech product.
Thankfully, Amazon has a wonderful return policy. When I first used this sub it tended to rumble and thump but with some tweaking I was able to find a decent sound. I used this exclusively for music and it did a fine job adding richness and depth to the sound of my two speakers. Unfortunately after about two weeks in the middle of a song it started to whistle and hum and then it just droned like a broken fog horn. I shut the whole system down, let it rest, turned the system back on and, nothing. Again, returning it could not have been simpler; the UPS driver affixed a pre-printed label to the box and picked it up from my house. In two days I received an email from Amazon that my return had been processed. I know that Polk makes wonderful speakers as I have a pair, but this sub is not in that category.
I love these headphones. I've tried a ton of different headphones, but feel like these stay on and around the ear the best. The soft covers of the ear piece makes them very comfortable. The part that goes around the ear is shapable while helps them stay in place perfectly. This is the third or forth pair I've purchased of these...definitely the best ones for the buck that I have come across.
We purchased two of these, one for the family room TV entertainment center, and the other for my desktop computer. Both of them are emitting a very strong electrical/burning smell. It has been two days, and so far the smell is just as strong. If you buy this item, keep everything because you may need to return it. We are giving this about two more days, and then they are going back. I will revisit this review. May 16, 2008: It has now been more than four days now, and the smell persists in both units. We called the company, and they said that they had not had this complaint but that we should return the units, which we are doing today.
I have played with a number of GPSs over the years and this one is one of the nicest. Considering the screen size, it is remarkable. My main use of the unit is as a logger when I run. I have the Garmin City Navigator maps on it and it is very accurate and pleasant to use. The track logger has a bit of weirdness in it (apparently only creates one track log per day) and the mapsource software for downloading the tracks sticks all the tracks together. These are easy problems to overcome however. The display is bright and easy to read outdoors and the buttons require a firm push so there is little chance of having something unintended happen when the unit is bouncing around in your pocket. Sensitivity of the GPS is outstanding and it is quick to obtain a fix. Just a delightful unit. Beware the Garmin 100K topo maps -- they are very inaccurate. Garmin should refund the money to anyone who bought these. At any rate, if you do use them, just admire the nice little contour lines -- don't think for a moment that the vessel indicates where you really are on the map.
I've just got a pair of these and was disappointed by the buzzing noise from the left speaker (mentioned in many of the 2 star reviews on here). Well, I decided to try everything before returning them as they have the usual tremendously rich BOSE sound - which I first experienced in the Quiet Comfort on-ear headphones. So, after exhausting the web, I tried the control panel sound settings on my computer. I found that if you disable ALL of the INPUT sources the buzzing stops!!!! (Previously I had miisec my separate microphone input). So, if you've just bought or are think about buying these, don't let the 'buzzing' reviews put you off! Going back now to enjoy my music!
I purchased this because I have a need to connect multiple USB 2.0 devices that require power. This compact hub includes a fairly compact AC power adapter to power the hub and still keep the total package small enough for travel purposes.
I purchased a Teac AG-790A stereo receiver from Amazon.com. Amazon's service was all around stellar. However upon receiving the unit and after setting it up their was a pronounced hum in the left speaker channel. After troubleshooting it was determined the receiver was defective. Upon contacting Teac America I was treated discourteously and informed my only options were to send it to them for repair or return it to Amazon. When I asked why Teac did not support their new product with an out of box failure again their attitude was less than caring in fact they seemed uninterested at all. I contacted Amazon for return and was treated as I would expect from them very apologetic and helpfull and a full refund was promised which I am sure will be the case. I can heartily recommend Amazon but CANNOT RECOMMEND TEAC PRODUCTS AND IN FACT WARN ALL POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS AWAY. THIS PRODUCT RECEIVES A NO STAR RATING
A very nice and flexible product. My son is thoroughly enjoying it and uses it daily - A highly recommended item.
I should have assumed this, but this cabinet is shipped unassembled. It is held together using those metal dowel fastener things that you often see on cheap bookcases. Once together, the piece is sturdy and very attractive. The wood veneers look wonderful and it has a first rate look and feel. But for the price, it would have been nice if it were crafted as a single furniture piece (and not held together by dowels).HOWEVER, the quality is excellent and the assembly process -- albeit time consuming -- was generally effortless. (On other build-yourself projects I would experience crooked or poorly aligned joints and fittings -- not so here. You can tell that the factory's QC process is first rate.)A few small nits about my assembly experience:-- The assembly instructions are legible but the sequence of the instructions isn't always the best. It helps if the assembler has some experience and can think around some poorly worded instructions.-- There are no extra hardware parts. If you strip a screw or over-tighten and bend a fastener, you'll be out of luck. That being said, the screws and fasteners were of the best quality I've seen for one of these "kits" and held together very well under my screwdriver.-- The packaging padding wasn't quite sufficient for shipping and two of the parts were slightly broken on arrival. I was lucky that they were internal and easily glued back together.-- The drawers are very light duty. On first go, one of the drawers didn't align with the opening, but I was later able to "cheat" some of the wood screws on the drawer to make it fit better.Now that assembly is completed, my family is going to enjoy this piece for some time. It looks great.
The Western Digital My Book Pro Edition 500 GB External Hard Drive with Triple Interface is a great value. It is fast, easy to set up and very flexible. I use it with my Intel Mac. After quickly formating the drive to MAC OS Extended (Journaled) it worked like a champ. It is an extremely fast drive; I use the firewire 400 interface. You can go wrong with this drive!
this product very durable but....the silicone click wheel cover should have been made of different material maybe some sorta membran thin plastic.but they probally couldn't due to patents. but im will feel better using this in wet weather. i did modify the click wheel cover and left the outer ring intact and i have a sheild cover over the ipod it self. now i can change a song outside in light rain. im very careful my ipod classic 160gb 2009, cause it my treasure and i would hate lose it to water damage from something like alittle rain.
Having purchased a new Kodak DX4900 Digital camera for myself for Christmas, I fealt that I needed a printer capable of giving me superior photo like qualities. Since I have been very pleased with my other HP color printer, and in spite of a couple of negative reviews herein, I bought one. And, I have had wonderful results. I especially like two of the features, being able to plug your camera chip directly into the printer (you can totally bypass your computer), and the borderless prints. Everything worked as advertised, and for a printer costing under [$$$], gives remarkable results. I would highly recommend it.
. . . I would have something to say about this antenna. After sending several inquiries and getting no response I tried to find out if this vendor was an actual company through Amazon and the manufacturer of the antenna and because of no reply to my eMails from the vendor and Amazon saw that I acted accordingly, they instituted their A-to-z Policy and I had a refund before the vendor got around to shipping. Don't buy from this vendor. Since it was finally shipped 20 days after it was due for initial delivery, I was told by Amazon to refuse the package of which I did through UPS and bought a Clearstream 2 (newly released from another vendor that had it in my hands before I could realize that had I even bought it). Now that will be a whole other review. The C2 comes from the same manufacturer as the DB8, Antennas Direct, I have had to talk to them and they are great! Look for my review on the C2.
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.
This table is not secure at all, it's all made plastic and cheap constructed.I returned because there is no way I'll be putting my 2000 dollars Mac Bbook or my 1500 projector on it.
I love stainless steel pots, but didn't have a stainless pressure cooker, so, when my sweet son gave me a $50 gift certificate to Amazon, I got to buy this wonderful pressure cooker. It has a cool release valve that lets you know when the pressure is out, so never again will I have ham soup all over my body because I opened my old aluminum pressure cooker too soon! Thank goodness for teatree oil, or I would have had some scarring, but I learned! I love, love this nice sized, easy to clean quick cooking pressure cooker, and couldn't feel more privileged to have it! Thanks! Janet Muhn
I used to have the Sony Street Style headphones and they would give me a headache. Now that I have a pair of these I can hardly feel there even on. They sound excellent, as do all Sennheiser, but I will say they lack a little in base. I am about to purchase my second pair since I have finally worn my existing pair out after approximately 2 1/2 years of heavy use. If you want something light, comfortable, and perfect for the gym or blading, these are definitely the way to go.
I could not believe the price on this item. Circumaural 5.1 Surround sound headsets for under $20 is an unheard of bargain, so I had to act. I know that Cyberhome is out of business, and no support is going to be forthcoming, but it was such a cheap item, it seemed worth taking a little gamble. The headphones arrive neatly packed in indestructible plastic wrapping, and there was a lot of stuff in there. The included optical cable looked short and flimsy, so I never unpacked it and decided to use a 6' one I had bought separately. The Coaxial cable also looked short, but sturdier, but it too was not used. I hooked these up to my PS3, gave them some power, and started a test run by running a 5.1 channel white noise pattern from Digital Video Essentials DVD through all the speakers. For some reason, when the audio was in the center channel, there was no sound. I initially thought that this was a defect in the decoder, and started looking around the web. Luckily, it was not a decoder issue, on not even a headphone issue. A few inches past the headphone jack is a oblong black plastic module. The problem was with connections inside the box, because when I squeezed the box, the audio in the center channel came back. The only way realized that this was the issue was by reading the fantastic review of this unit at bigbruin. They had a similar problem with one of their test units, and their ghetto solution of tie-wraps around the plastic module to keep is under permanent squeeze has been working for me. The picture of how they did this is on page 4 of their review. By the way the review also mentions that they had issues with their battery never getting charged, but I am happy to report that my battery charging works just fine; not that I will ever need to take this on the road.With the tie-wrap solution in place, the unit works great, without it, the sound field is uneven, with a loss of sound for dead ahead sources. Once fixed, I was very happy wearing these for an extended period and playing the game, and my wife was happy as she did not have to be distracted by constant loud explosions and screams of enemies I killed. The positional accuracy is not as good as a real 5.1 speaker setup I normally use, but it is clearly well beyond that of a stereo headphones. The bass response is also very good and provided a nice low rumble. A typical setup like this runs 5-10 times as much, so I have nothing to complain about. Since there is concern about the permanency of my fix, and the company is gone, so if something breaks I will have nowhere to get replacement parts, I decided to order a couple of extra units for spares. This should have me all set for a long time to come.P.S. - I also wanted to see if the Mini-DIN 9 port on the decoder unit could work with Turtle Beach HPA2 headphones before I decided to put more money into additional, and possibly also defective, Cyberhome headphones. While physically the HPA2's quick connect cable does fit perfectly into the port on the decoded, the electrical output is not on the same channels, and the audio cut out during certain positions during the 5.1 audio tests. So the HPA2's are going back to the store. I can use the fixed Cyberhome headphones with any system I can think of.
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've used several different makes and models of DVD recorders, and this is one of the best!First off, the person who said you can't play DVDs made with these on other players is VERY mistaken. The DVD+R and erasable DVD+RW formats will play on the vast majority of DVD players with no problems. Players older than 3 years may not be compatible, but this is minor. 99% of players on the market today will play DVD+R and DVD+RW so compatibility is not an issue.The machine records in DVD+R and DVD+RW formats but can also play back DVD-R and DVD-RW, as well as VCD and SVCD and of course CDs.Recordings look quite good, especially at the 1 or 2 hour speeds. The 8 hour picture isn't much good for anything except maybe timeshifting daytime soaps, but since discs are dropping in price so quickly most people will use the better quality modes for keepsake material anyway.The menu system could use some improvement/streamlining but it isn't hard to use once you figure it out.For the price, this is the best DVD recorder I've encountered.
Very solid sound for the money. If you want great sound, check out Harmon Kardon Sound Sticks. But if you want a decent pair of speakers for you computer, I'd take these over similarly priced computer speakers like Logitechs.My advice: If you want a sub, spend some more money. The 2.1 options sub-100 are generally poor. You can get 'more' bass with the sub on these, but its bloated, slow and in my opinion detracts from the overall SQ. Save up for Soundsticks or just get a solid 2.0 system like this.
Luego de decidirme por adquirir una computadora port&aacute;til, comenz&eacute; a investigar a trav&eacute;s de la red. Finalmente seleccion&eacute; una HP(quiz&aacute;s por excelentes referencias de compa&ntilde;eros de trabajo). La relaci&oacute;n costo /rendimiento(+expectativas) me pareci&oacute; -y ahora estoy seguro de ello-, una de las mas convenientes. El servicio posterior a la formalizaci&oacute;n de la compra fue excelente.En los dias prometidos por Amazon, ciertamente me fue entregado el equipo.
I've had this set for over two years. The picture is beautiful with DirectTV HD. I play it around six hours a day and no problems. If I had waited I could have bought it for half the price I paid for it. 65 inches and a beautiful picture for way under $2000.
I purchased this for my Ipod classic 160 only to find the case is too thin to allow attachment of the cover. It is a substantial case, just not big enough.
I used my iPod every day. At the gym, while doing laundry, walking the dog. It's so convenient to clip on my sleeve and carry out my day.
When I bought this product a few days ago and so far I am very satified! It is a little bit ugly and the face doesn't do any cool tricks, but if it's sound your after, this is one of the best for your money. It's 50 watts per channel gives a healthy power to your speakers...Instead of Sony's new EQ7, this has D-Bass, which isn't as fancy but it fills the car with smooth bass. All in all this is a great cd player for your money. If you can spend a little extra and wan't something better looking, go for one of Sony's Xplod Car stereos.
Top quality images: the optics are excellent, the best in this price range.Easy to install, easy to use. Nice design.Built in microphone is not of same quality, and Logitech would do well to provide a bypass feature for users who want better sound. Gimmicky video effects good for kids, use up space.Highly recommend.Doug
This deffuser works well in close spaces, give a good even light with no hot spots.
The amplifier worked perfectly for my 2 West Marine speakers on the boat, now I can hear the music while at full throttle.
The timely manner in which it was received, cost, exact itemI needed; no problems at all. Am very satisfied.
I have three of these units and have been happy with them. I agree with another review that it's large and heavy. As I use them for security, I want them to be visible and built strong. The quality is excellent. The dome screws off easy to allow for cleaning or to make adjustments to the camera.
Well it works.....I guess that's a good thing. In all honesty I'm not a critic and I'm not about to slam a product. I did my research, needed an external flash and this was all I needed. It works, It's what I was looking for and I got great service from Amazon, and I will continue to use their services for years to come.
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.
I got this for my Vivitar Digital Video Recorder. It worked perfectly and immediately. I would highly recommend it.
I purchased this case for my Canon PowerShot SD870 IS. It fits the camera perfectly, allowing easy access, while still providing ample support. The smaller front compartment is large enough to hold an additional memory card, as well as a spare battery. Even when completely full, the case is not particularly large or bulky, making it very convenient to carry on your belt or even in a cargo pocket. I particularly like how you can de-attach the strap. I would highly recommend this case for anyone with a similarly sized compact camera.
Received the cartridges pictured - and it arrived within a couple of business days. Best price I could find from any reputable online stores.
I ordered this product to add a USB 2.0 port to my older HP Pavillion laptop, to speed up sync times w/my Apple iPhone. A previous reviewer had made the same purchase for the same purpose. The card works well with my laptop, and has drastically reduced sync times on the iPhone (from 5 hrs to less than 1 hr). After the phone syncs once, iTunes seems to stop recognizing the phone as a device, and I usually have to disconnect and reconnect the phone, or reboot the computer and reconnect the phone if I want to sync again. This may have something to do with the iPhone needing power, and the IOgear card not being a powered device. However, given the reduction in sync times, I don't consider this a major inconvenience.
Though the product does what it is supposed to, there are just too many FM channels wherever I travel and the quality is not good . It is now my expensive ipod charger in my car.
It's not a game, and I don't know why amazon wants me to give it a rating as one, but this DS Lite charger works exactly as expected with no issues. It arrived in perfect condition and has been working for months and months.No complaints.
This is by far the best DAP I've ever had. You gotta love the screen. It's very bright and colors shine alive on it. Audio quality is top notch and you can adjust it with many tweaks (custom EQ, Bass Boost, volume normalizing), The UI is really responsive and easy to use, but it also offers some advanced features. It plays and record FM radio stations, record sound, and support MP3, WMA and WAV files.One of its strong points is Video reproducing. You don't have to do any further recoding or converting to play your videos. You just drop them in there and this beauty will play them. I've only had a few issues with some movies with rare video and audio formats, but it will play most of your video collection.Also, this thing is a beauty and an eye catcher. I keep getting compliments from everyone that sees it. My only gripe is with the glossy front finish, it's a scratch magnet. But I just put a "Best Skin Ever" (brand) invisible protector and this is almost scratch-proof and it's hardly noticeable. You don't have to worry about the back, as it is made of some aluminum alloy.Get this baby with no doubt if you were even thinking about it. do it now!
MY WGX102 BEGAN TO FAIL ROUGHLY AROUND THE END OF THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY. WHEN IT DID FINALLY FAIL DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS 33 DAYS AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, NETGEAR WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT IN ANY WAY. UNLESS YOU'RE INTO BUYING $100 DISPOSABLE NETWORKING GEAR, AVOID THIS PRODUCT.
This product so far is very good, and I would highly recommend getting one.Not sure why, but the light blue one was only $199 on this site with free shipping. Well worth the cost.Note at this point it does not come with the AC adapter cord.It does come with Microsoft media player 11.I did not install the software that came with the player, I just plugged it into my computer and XP found and installed new hardware. If anyone finds that the provided software has some great features I am missing out on, please let me know. I found working with the media player 11, which I already had works fine.A word of CAUTION, make sure you understand what you are sync'ing. After I saw that the ZEN was known by Media player, I thought I was sync'ing just the play now songs and after 2 hours I found that every song, picture and movie file it found in My documents, My pictures, My videos and maybe other places had been added to my player. Over 4 gig of stuff.Good news is all the movies play, the pictures can be viewed, and the songs sound great. Even better than that you can open the player in Windows Exployer and removed files.Many other great features like radio, radio recording, voice recording. You can section off part of your disk space and use it as a giant thumb drive for moving files from one computer to another.The touch pad takes a little while to get used to, but it has three setting for touch and when I set it to low, I don't have any problems with unwanted selects.Battery life I don't think it will play for 14 hours, but it last long enough for what I need. I have not used it for more than 5 hours continuously, but after that it still had more than battery life.When you get yours installed on your computer, down load the new firmware. It was very easy, I google'd Creative ZEN and found the web site at the top and it was very easy to find the firmware downloads. Once it's downloaded, make sure your player is connected to the computer through the provided USB cable and execute the download. It finds the player and update for a few minutes and then restarts the player. Mine went from 1.40 to 1.61 on the firmware version.[....]
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!
Didnt work for my telephone.... Period.... cant be universal if it isnt, right?
I first fell in love with Klipsch in the 80s when I purchased a set of Klipsch Cornwall II speakers. I was expecting good things from them for a computer speaker system but was blown away by the ProMedia 2.1s. Highs and mids are crystal clear and BIG. Bass booms, a little more than I am use to, so I backed the sub off a little until it was what I wanted. These speakers are more than I expected am am more than satisfied with their performance thus far. These are high quality speakers both in sound output and construction.
I bought a 54g so that I could use wireless TIVO. The router has excellent range as my computer is upstairs and my TIVO is down stairs. The installation was SUPER easy. Just use the CD and you don't have to do a thing to get under way.The administrative web site was also easy to use. Configuring WEP and MAC address filtering were very easy. The only thing I would caution is that the web interface allows you to delete the MAC address entry for the computer that it's installed on WITHOUT warning you first. You then have to flash the router's memory and start over.Their tech support also rocks! I called 6PM on a Sunday and they took my call in less than 5 minutes and I didn't even have to prove I bought the router.I highly recommend.
Ive had my map330 for about 6 months and I think its a great unit. it's very user friendly .and gives quick,accurate readings.Being able to move the cursor to a destination and just hit goto really is easy The only thing i wish magellan would do is come out with a marine&amp;recreation disc.7
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. :)
My problem with this otherwise good deal was its propensity to lay down when I started opening a lot of connections (e.g. p2p).It also had a problem with yahoo!mail account. Don't ask me how this is possible. The router should be transparent at that level but I can tell you : with the Netgear there was a problem with connection getting reset to certain yahoo servers and the problem went away with a Linksys and direct connections.
Went looking for a trackball to carry with my netbook. Have this one, purchased ten years ago, used it on 4 or 5 computers, and think it's the best, so just figured I would buy a second to carry with me when I needed to. At that time think I paid around $40 for it and couldn't believe the price now, but sure glad I have the one I do. Opted this time for a wireless Logitech, which works just fine, and was about $30.
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.
Great camera - has features that will keep me learning and improving for years to come. The lens is very versatile for travel and every day use.
I had very low expectations for the speakers because of the low price, but dont be fooled! They sound a lot better than I thought they would. I'm powering them with a pioneer head unit and they produce enough mids and highs combined with my tweeters that I can actually hear the words in my music now. I have 2 volfenhag 12" subs
This package is great. You get the rechargable battery, the dock, which charges the battery and allows for syncing to your computer. I have Kodak Z740 and I use a Mac, so I use iPhoto and as soon as I hit the transfer button on the dock, it launches iPhoto and begins the import process. Doesn't get any easier than that.You don't need to turn your camera on to sync, which is great. However, the only problem I have with the unit is that the camera activates and will not deactivate unless I turn it on and off again.Overall, a great addition to anyone with a series 3 Kodak Easy Share Digital Camera.
This product really stunk it up. Firstly because the software didn't work with my laptop which is not that old but mainly (and the support person I spoke admits) it doesn't do half of what it advertises.I returned it for a full refund so it's all good in the end but I really wanted what was advertised and didn't get it.
This is a really great speaker. The quality is more than good enough fro the price that you pay. I bought these with a set of 4" two-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.
This is my second laminator and I use it frequently. I am fairly famous for laminating things and for some reason I like laminated things more than the average human does.The product has a nice wide path for paper, it works well, takes no expertise at all to use and seems to be of fine quality. I bought another one as a gift and I just got a call from my sister where she let me know she was enjoying it and has been using it frequently.If you are thinking about laminating, good for you. I recommend this product as a good solution for frequent home use and hope that you find it as useful as I do.
I read great reviews from audiophiles about this headphone and they were right.This headphone's sound has to be the most realistic and enjoyable possible for anything near the price. It has it all, good, but not over boosted bass response, clear highs and true percussive clicks and bangs. I love to listen to "Mozart's too many notes", or to John Lewis' studied individual notes.They are light weight and comfortable, and have a soft flexible cord.They are "open" phones, so you can hear outside sounds.
If you are taking a photography, double-check ALL of the photo enlarging paper specifications that the instructor provided BEFORE ordering this. I actually needed RC paper, but I didn't realize that this was fiber paper. I tried using it once and it was awful. The developing process took a half an hour longer, it never dries completely, and it curls up on the edges. Its technically supposed to be better quality, but its really intended for photographers who are NOT beginners, and aren't working on a deadline. Not great if you're new to the process, or have little patience.
This Denon is better sounding than the much more expensive Shure V15 MrX 5 or whatever the last model was when they discontinued it. This is less edgey than a Sumiko HO MC. Sounds great, gotta do a side by side to my Stanton CS 100 which is superb in mortally priced cartridges. The Shure is lifeless, Sumiko Blue Point Special is a bit bright. One thing I see is this cartridge is much lighter than any of em, so on my JMW 10 VPI arm it needed extra weight on it so I could get teh 1.7gram tracking weight. With the counterweight all the way up it still was too light, they certainly did lighten it up. And to get teh exact overhang adj like all teh others did on teh VPI adj jib for overhang, since the cartridge is a bit smaller in length too, it couldn't quite get to teh exact spot on teh jig for exact overhang distance, like all teh other 3 could do with no problem. It's about 1.5 MM short of hitting the exact spot on teh JMW 10 arms. Sounds great
The texture doesn't match my car's interior, and the faceplate is too small for my Pioneer P4200! Buy the Scosche LS2075B Lexus Dash Kit instead!
I got this as a gift and, even though there are some problems with it, I'm going to keep it for long flights. Why on earth they don't show movies anymore on long flights is beyond me, but this device is a good solution since it's a lot cheaper than even $300 laptops and less of a pain to set up.The picture is not pirated-video bad like another reviewer says. Its not very good, but its better than horrible. The sound is, I think, very good.A couple other reviewers mention the horrible aspect ratio problems. This alone would have me return the device, but it was a gift. Even if your ipod and the device are both set for wide-screen, it will stretch the picture horizontally but not vertically, leaving a ridiculously narrow image with black bars on the top of the screen. This is totally unacceptable. Using a 4:3 setting on your ipod and the wide-screen setting on the device fills up the screen but everything is short and squat and your not seeing the whole picture. SUPER LAME! Keep shopping!The best solution is to set the ipod and the device to 4:3 - you get a good image, but you only get 6 or 7 of the 8.5 inches you paid for, with black bars on the sides of the screen. This item is not light to carry around, so those missing two inches are, I feel, insult to injury. Still, even with cut-off the screen is much bigger than a PSP or iPhone and the sound is loud!
This is definetly rios best mp3 player yet! They have continually gotten better and they have outdone themselves this time!
I didn't really need this. I'd just bought a Mac, which was incompatible with my Visioneer flatbed scanner, but I still had my Windows PC and Windows as an option on my Mac. But since I could get an additional rebate through my new job, I thought, why not?I don't know how I did without it. This thing is so small, I just put it under my office sofa (it's not very tall). It's also very lightweight. I love how it's powered through my Mac's USB, so no extra power cords. And the software is easy to use and very effective.I'm so happy I bought this. I'm finding more uses for it all the time. Flatbed scanners have come a long way!
SOUNDED DECENT WHEN IT WORKED!!! Started turning off and needed to be unplugged..Now nothing! was always slow to load and for disk drawer to open. overall This is a waste of 200$ AND only lasted a year ):Stick with a sony if you need one
No scratches or damage on the product at all, everything was neatly packaged--but after I tried to connect it to my computer only a second time, for its second charge and refill session, it stopped registering that I had put music on it.I started to worry after it took a few unplug-plug back in sessions to get my computer to see it, but as it finally showed up and seemed to be filling up just fine, I didn't worry--I have a thinkpad, the iPod is an old model, and my iTunes is the most current one. I thought it was just a bit of inter-generational glitchiness. Then, when I ejected the iPod and tried to use it, it flashed the 'no music on iPod' pattern at me. Confused, I plugged it back in--iTunes said it had music on it. I re-synced it. Still no dice. I plugged it back in and reset it, then reloaded it with music. Same error.About that time I found the iPod this one was supposed to replace, and so I haven't continued the mess about with this one. But needless to say I am very disappointed so far.
This receiver was fairly easy to set up, and it sounds great. I like the fact that there are enough buttons on the front panel that the remote isn't necessary to use the unit. Also, it has quite a few different settings that you can match to your source material, and each input remembers its own setting. So, if you like the "All Channel Stereo" mode for the CD input, but prefer "Neo6Cinema" for your DVDs, you won't have to change this setting every time you change inputs (this is a weakness I've seen mentioned in reviews for other units).Another thing that worked well for me was that I initially was able to set it up for stereo with just two speakers, then turn on the output for the center channel, then later the surround channels, after I installed those speakers. This might be standard on these surround units, but this is my first one so I don't really know.Overall, I am quite pleased with the unit.Update December 2011: This unit is still going strong, with almost daily use for movies, TV and music. We continue to be quite pleased with the ease of use and sound quality of this receiver.
For the money it doesn't work well enough. I don't use it anymore because I can't find a station that allows my iPod to play well - I always end up with static. I'm considering a new stereo in my car instead. I do not recommend buying this item.
Purchased this floor lamp for my aunt who needed an adjustable arm floor lamp. My aunt loves it!
Good design, effective. Excellent value. It significantly enhanced effectiveness of LED viewfinder UNTIL right side fold-out shade fell off and was lost WITHIN FIRST FEW DAYS OF USE. Better construction / quality control is badly needed.
Was delivered very quickly. Very reasonably priced-- but the shipping cost almost what the item cost. However, have not been able to find it locally so it all evened out. I plan to buy another one as a gift for a friend who travels a lot.
Good product for the price. Bleeds a little but not much. Not as good as Bose but they are 1/3 the price. My grandson is very happy with them.
Despite the specific claim to be compatible with the Dell GX110, this memory module DID NOT function in my machine. However, after my consultation with tech support the vendor cheerfully offered to refund my money. So, five stars to the vendor (presuming I do eventually get a refund) and two stars for the product. Footnote: Finally got the correct memory module from "another" vendor who has the same exact mailing address. Go figure?Update Jan. 18 - finally received credit on this return, but it wasn't the vendor's fault, Amazon dropped the ball. But everything eventually got taken care of, no problems with either party.
Installs easy and is very easy to use. It prints crisp,clear documents and pictures. The seperate ink units are a plus. The only downfall is the noisy paper advance.
I got an 1/4" Female Jack TS 4 Guitar Pedal Effect Patch Cable an soldered it to my tattoo gun so Icould use this 10 Foot TRS to TRS Cables to power my tattoo gun. It worked like a charm.Have no problems with this Cables.Switchcraft 1/4" Female Phone Jack
MY HUSBAND ORDERED THIS CAMERA FOR A RECOUPERATION GIFT FROM MY BROKEN FOOT PRIOR TO OUR DEPARTURE TO THE ISLANDS. ON THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT AS I WAS LAST MINUTE DETAILS TOGETHER I NOTICED THAT THE MEMORY STICK PRO DID NOT FIT THE CAMERA SO NO WAY TO TAKE PHOTOS -- IN A BLIZZARD WITH A PAINFUL BROKEN FOOT I HAD TO FIND THE NEAREST DAMERA SHOP (45 minutes away) TO GET THE CORRECT MEMORY STICK. THIS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
These folks were great, in that their price was well below the competitors for what is a quality cable. It was delivered quickly. All was good with the entire process.
I though it produces a good sound with my TSS 1200 but it produces unreal sound.... But it's better when plays Orchestra. However, with 150usd ... that's good deal.... 3.5 stars
Bought it locally for $40 plus tax to replace my old b series d-link. works fine and easy setup for my tivo and iphone. hope it stays that way. the network magic software 30-trial that was included looks interesting as well.
With 2 toddlers, I'm the type of person who likes to have a camera with me to capture those unexpected moments on film. The ELPH cameras are ideal for this because they're small and lightweight. I used a 3.2MP Canon ELPH before this one, and I thought the 3.2 was good until I started using this new one. The clarity and stability control on the SD700 is great! And downloading the photos to my computer takes only seconds. I highly recommend this camera.
4-phone system is several years old and still performs well - availability of these correct replacement batteries for the system with base extends the life of the system and lower the overall cost of ownership. This is the first time replacement batteries have been required.
The gadget is very cool, but it's only drawback is a loud humming noise. Sounds like an airplane. It may work in a noisy environment, but not in a bedroom.
The clips fit perfectly with the clips in my 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo, and the wires were easy to work with and pretty neat. Overall it worked exactly as I wanted and was a very easy install!
I have several external hard drive enclosures, and this one is great and the price is reasonable. So far, so good, for about a month.
Pros:It's an ethernet to USB adapter. It does exactly what it's supposed to, and nothing more.Cons:The cable is WAY too long for most things.
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.
It worked for about 6 months and gave up the ghost. Replaced it with a Griffin PowerBlock/AC Charger, a much better product. I haven't had a simple device malfunction like this in years.
I have been buying and replacing these headphones for a few years now. The left side always stops working after a few months. I know they take a lot of sweat but it is always the left side. My most recent pair only worked one month. I think it is time for me to find another cheap pair for workouts, since I'm pretty aggravated with the durability.
We got this to play tapes for our babies because it looks reasonably appropriate in their nursery yet has decent sound quality unlike typical tape players for babies.Unfortunately it has this annoying bright flashing display that comes on at random times when the unit is turned off, e.g. at night when the babies are supposed to be sleeping. I'd imagine people of any age would be bothered by this light flashing in their bedroom every night. It flashes random colors for several seconds then the word "...HELLO." scrolls across the display. When it gets to the end it wraps around and for an instant it says "O....HELL" which is exactly what I'm thinking: "oh hell, the idiotic radio is flashing again; I better unplug the piece of junk before it wakes the kids".IMO, a product that you have to remember to unplug after every use is unacceptable.-BillP.S. Product developers everywhere take note: You have to wonder why Sony added this "hidden feature". Presumably it's to make the product stand out while on display in a store (but my kids' room at 2am is not a store) and to call attention to a useless "advertised feature" of this boombox: the display can light up in different colors (I guess it can be red when you're playing a CD and green for the radio and orange for tapes or something like that). Oh boy. My guess is Sony had a perfectly good boombox design on the drawing board, then some over-eager engineer came along and said "we can get red/green/orange LEDs for only 5 cents more than plain red ones" and it all went downhill from there. A plea to engineers everywhere: don't add useless features just for the sake of adding features. You may think you're showing off but you're just being an idiot. This could've been a good product.
Product of good quality, Honda licensed, I believe the manufacturer don't have the choice when dealing with an official merchandizing product, Honda logo embroidery is excellent, CD's are inserted/removed easily. Easy to install and don't cover the vanity mirror either in my wife's car (CIVIC) or mine (PILOT).
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 an outstanding radio. It has the ability to pull in weak signals from distant stations better then any small radio I have ever owned.
Unless you want to constantly change the camera settings, the Nikon d80 overexposes pictures. This means that the picture looks extremely white in some cases, especially if you take a shot that includes the sky. This is the case even when the camera is set in auto mode. One would expect that auto mode would produce a balance picture quality. Instead most pictures taken in bright light, even the sun reflecting off an object, will be extremely white to the point where you cannot see the features or "highlights." It is a shame because this camera is rather expensive!Based on several reviews and web postings, the D70 underexposes and the D80 overexposes. From what I am reading, some people buy the D70 to find out that it underexposes--meaning that the pictures are very dark. A lot of people who bought the D70 got stuck with it because they believed that the underexposure was due to their not knowing how to use the camera. So, they end up buying the D80, which is presented as an upgrade. However, the other extreme happens in the D80; it overexposes. Some people are smart enough to return it immediately. Others fall trap to the notion that overexposure is due to their not knowing how to use the camera. When they realize that the D80 has a defect, it is too late to return. Some end up buying yet another upgrade--the D200. I have not used the D200, but from most accounts, it does not have the exposure problems that is seen in the D70 and D80. Here is my theory: Nikon purposely designed the cameras with a flaw, so that you will never be satisfied with the camera that you buy. As a result, you will end up buying three or more cameras to compensate for the shortcomings of the one before. I have packed my D80 in it original box and I will return it immediately. At first, when I decided that I cannot live with the D80 another day, I was thinking about buying the D200. However, I am skeptical of a company, who designs products to trick consumers into spending more and more money because of dissatisfaction.Don't buy the D80! If you cannot take "normal" pictures in auto mode, it is useless--especially since the camera was designed for amateurs, as some reviews present.Do not trust the reviews that say the camera is good, including DPreview. The reviews are done in a way that people who do not know about camera will not get a straight forward presentation as to whether the camera should stay on the shelf.Nikon, you need to fix the D80 overexposure problem!
The purchase of this used camera was to replace my identical Kodak P850 which I bought about four years ago. I found this camera to exceed most of my expectations. As a digital camera it performed similar functions to film-type SLR cameras. The photos I took ranged from close-up facials to very distant landscapes.The zoom feature allowed me to get precise detail of distant objects as far away as 20 miles (such as Mt. McKinnley in Alaska). When using the zoom feature it is important to mount the camera on a sturdy tripod to prevent shaking.The one thing the camera could have would be a Blue Tooth shutter release. I found that when taking zoomed-in photos, some had to be re-shot due to using the mechanical shutter release. I solved that problem by using the timer feature.The Auto-Focus is easy to use and took away any guesswork.My original camera started having an intermittent problem after a couple of years with the On/Off switch. I would turn on the camera and would be ready to take a picture when the camera would suddenly turn itself off. I've had cameras (including Kodak) that were without defects for twenty years or more.One good thing was the availability of several accessories such as color filters, wide angle and extra zoom lenses, and an electronic flash.
Supported Apple Notebooks:iBookPowerBook 1400, 2400, & 3400 Series, G3iBook 500 MHzPowerbook G4 TitaniumSupported Sony Notebooks:Vaio F, FX, FXA, GRX, R505 & Z505 SeriesVaio SR, GR, & VX SeriesSupported Toshiba Notebooks:Satellite 1200, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2400, 2500, 2600Satellite Pro 4200, 4300, 4600, 6000 & 6100 SeriesTecra Series all modelsPortege 300, 320, 610, 620, 650, 660, 2000, 4000 SeriesSupported Fujitsu Notebooks:Lifebook A, B, C, E, i, L, P & S Series (Not Compatible with E-6600)Supported Panasonic Notebooks:Toughbook Series all modelsSupported IBM Notebooks:Thinkpad A, R, T & X Series, 240, 365, 380, 385, 390, 560, 600, 701, 770i Series i1460, 2621-xxx, i1480 2621-xxx, i1500 2621-xxx, i1420 2621-xxx, etc..Supported Compaq Notebooks:Armada 110, E500, E700, M300, M700 & V300 SeriesEVO N110, N115, N160, N180, N200, N400c, N600, N610c, N800c, N800vTablet TC1000Prosignia 170, 190Presario 300, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1700, 1800, 2700 & 2800 SeriesSupported Dell Notebooks:Inspiron 3000, 3200, 3500 & 7000 SeriesSupported Gateway Notebooks:Solo 600, 1400, 1450, 5300, 9300, 9500 & 9500 SeriesSupported HP Notebooks:Pavilion 2100, 3000, 3100, 4100, 6000, 6100, 7100, N3000, N3100, N3200, N3300 & N5000 SeriesOmnibook 500, 900, 2100, 3000, 3100, 4100, 6000, 6100, 7100, XE&lt; XE2, XE3, XT, VT & ZE Series, XE4100, ZT1000Supported Winbook Notebooks:Winbook XP, XP5, Si, Si2, X1, Z1 & J1 SeriesXP5 Pro & FX Series
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.
Seeing how cheap this was ($1.15 at the time), I was a bit skeptical on how it would really work on me. I have a keyboard with a 1/4" TRS jack and after breaking a pair of KOSS headphones that I was given, I needed something that wouldn't set me back too much... a college budget and all.They arrived promptly by the mail in a little envelope and after plugging it in and a pair of "regular" (3.5mm) headphones, the sound was very firm.If you're on a budget and don't feel like spending cash-money on a pair of headphones with a 1/4" TRS connector, I say this the product for you. Happy buying!
I was very dissatisfied with this product. The color was completely distorted and I had to watch the television on black and white. When I e-mailed the store, they said it was due to being near another electronic, but when I moved the TV away it didn't work, and I e-mailed the store back and never got a response. I am very disappointed and will likely end up throwing this product out.
This product creates beautiful photos. The shipment was fast. The business center gives you all the tools needed to complete small jobs quickly and professionally.
I have owned several PS didgicams, all having strengths and weaknesses. The sd 800 is no different. It takes very good photos if exposed correctly . Colors are rich and well saturated, maybe a tad over , but not too far done like my former lx-1 by pani. I bought it for the features, wide angle, IS andcompact as compared to LX-1. The SD800 takes pictures far better than the LX1 as far as color and sharpness, all in a small package. I use a Nikon D200 w/ over $5K in lenses, but have found that while my pictures from the sd800 are no wear near the quality of the D200, they are more numerous, meaning it comes w/ me everywhere and i never miss a shot, unlike the large D200 which sits at home most of the time. I brought the sd800 on my recent trip to PR and it was great. 600+ pix on a 2g card, no need even to bring the laptop as the file sizes are small enoug and the 2g card big enough for a weeks worth of keepers ( itossed several hundered bad photos). While most will complain about, the corner softness, the design, the this the that, remember this, it is about getting the shot and the sd800 is always thier when needed and performs in 80% of all situations (low liight is ok, lots of noise at iso 200 +, but better than the LX1, flash is weak and recycles slow, and high contrast is tricky but use AE compensation and AE lock to get it right). Bottom line, if you pixel peep at 100% and make your decision on this camera, you are stupid. It is a PS digicam w/ great features and very good photo quality. As far as some design problems and cheap plastic material, it is metal and the Sd door is cheap, but when the sd700 came out it was $499, the sd 800 is $360 from amazon and has better features in the wide lense. Get this camera, if photo quality is poor it is a poor sample, exchange until you get a keeper, you won't regret it.
I go to highschool and one of the hardest choices i had to make when i got up in the morning was to choose what cd wanted to listen to at school. Now with the iPod i don't have to suffer any more.It's so small i don't even notice it's my pocket.Just buy one and don't even think about buying any other than the iPod.It is worth every hard earned penny you buy it with.
This is the second digital camera I have ever toyed with. The first one was a 3 megapixel camera that was junk in every way. The PowerShot is 4 megapixels. Does that mean it's better? With what Canon shoved into this tiny thing, I'd say a big yes. But to me, the resulting photo is more important than any bells and whistles.Actually, I've been doing a tiny bit of research on this "megapixel" stuff, and I've had a few chats with the Senior Vice-President of IMAX Corporation (who else would understand resolution than the owner of a quality control business for large-format films?). Check this out. Simply put, a megapixel (defined as a resolution of a million pixels or greater) is actually a marketing scam. A 4 megapixel camera can be marketed as such (they refer to the CCD chip), while the actual image is taken with less than half that. In this case, the CCD chip works UP TO 2272 x 1704 pixels (3.8 megapixels); plus the final image is compressed. In the end, your beautiful photo isn't as beautiful as it could be. And even if it looks good, the company is lying through its smiles.And advertisements press the megapixel and digital zoom issues while ignoring the relevant (at least AS IMPORTANT) issues: contrast, brightness, focus, etc.Here are my opinions about some of the PowerShot A85 features.Let me get a few quick things out of the way. The zoom (5.4mm - 16.2mm) is atrocious. Compared to a similar priced camera, the A85 cannot zoom, period, and the digital is pixellated and looks like someone did the mosaic effect on your photo.The flash is super bright, but there is no automatic shutter compensation, so your subject comes out looking white-hot (great for some effects shots). I work around this, since most auto-cameras compensate for the flash resulting in extremely dark backgrounds.The delay between pressing the shutter is annoying. It's not a large delay, but I've missed some good portrait shots because of this. (But I can take dozens of pictures for "free" as opposed to my film camera, which I now reserve for nature shots only.) There is a feature to photograph 8 pictures in a series within 1.5 seconds which would fix my problem. I'm just lazy about this one, though.I have taken images with the camera in non-professional settings, and they come out looking pretty good! I've used some of these images on DVDs and watched them on TV and they look impressive on the screen. The colors of the original subject remain the same even on a television (blue-light). Keep in mind there is a difference between images on paper, and images meant to be seen on a monitor or screen. Somewhat of an amateur photographer myself, I would never resort to digital photographs just yet for a show, but I do use the PowerShot for website and DVD/TV applications, as well as pamphlets. (I find that, depending on the subject, a digital picture looks as good as a photo scanned into a computer, and saves me money and time in the process.)The autofocus features are incredibly high-tech. This camera was purchased for its purportedly amazing macro feature, though, and this is sadly overrated. The macro is impossible to use and never works. Recently, I took a hike up a Colorado mountain into Alpine Tundra terrain and along the way I found a small group of Alpine Forget-me-not flowers. I am able to get serious macro photos with my 35mm and extension tube, while the PowerShot required some serious distance. The photos came out blurry (I took them anyway) even with different focal lengths and camera distances. I made sure the Macro Flower was on the screen.Speaking of the screen, I have found it to still be pretty easy to see, even in sunlight. It's not so pixellated that I can't focus (meaning that it looks great) and it shows the exact photo area. I use it all the time, and I never use the little viewfinder, which is tiny in size, doesn't quite match the zoom frame of the digital screen, and has a horrible parallax problem (although I am used to shooting SLR cameras). There are no parallax correction guidance lines in the viewfinder, either; those never work anyway.The auto shutter speed isn't great for shots of people moving or nature in which the wind is blowing or the subject is running away for its life from the photographer. However, I have some great pix of people talking and they're slightly blurry, and the effect came out as a wonderful surprise. I still use it today. Don't let this bother you, though. You can choose from 15 seconds to 1/2000 of a sec, though I never use this feature.You can take movies up to three minutes (low res), or 30 seconds high res (640 x 480), the latter which looks nearly like true video when watched on TV. I spliced it up against Hi-8 footage (which I personally think looks better/sharper than single-chip miniDV), and the difference was negligible on a Sony TV. Sound is also recorded and played back.You can take panorama pictures for however many photos you want (I made a 720-degree upward-spiraling panorama to awesome effect).You can set the White Balance to auto, day light, cloudy, tungsten, two fluorescent choices, and custom: just aim at a colored object and press the set key. For example:Red wood gives a Matrix-like green resultA lemon results in a power-blue colorA green digital clock bathes your photos in darkroom red (you lose focus a bit)"White" computer screen (actually blue-ish) results in a nice orange filterA dark blue portfolio will give you a great yellow (nice for surreal outdoor shots)Messing with the white balance works best if you set it with a colored light, rather than a colored object. You can also use these color features to play with contrast; then in a photo program, turn the image into black & white, and voila, a pseudo-Ansel Adams!A silly thing, but you can change the start-up image (like on your cellphone) with a choice between Canon bluescreen, Morning Star, and Bird, along with theme sound effects (you can change these independently as well).There are too many other little features that I never use. This camera would be, quite literally, perfect for my tastes if it weren't for a poor optical zoom, poor digital zoom, and macro. I'm a huge macro/telephoto fan, so I had to remove one star for these. Otherwise, it's quite simply amazing, the technology that's out there. I hate to think what a higher-priced Canon can do.Check out "customer images" to see what people (myself included) have done with this camera!
I recently purchased two Bose speakers for my computer because I was going to give a presentation in a church that did not have a sound system plug-in for a computer. So, I used my Bose speakers and what a difference from the usual computer speakers. The sound was superb with lots of base. I rate these Bose speakers 5-star. They are winners.
We use this HP 5550c scanner at my work. Or rather, we attempt to use this scanner at work.The 5550c scanner jams whenever we try to feed more than two or three pages at a time. Then the feeder has a deathgrip on the document when you're trying to pull the document out.We've been scanning our checks at work before electronically depositing them. It's scary when you almost rip a check because the stupid scanner won't let go of it.Basically, it's a horrible waste of your money. Everyone in my department HATES it. We can't wait to replace it!
Heavy, Short Battery Life, Rechargeable Batteries last a couple of months then need replacing. I do not recommend this product.
I live at 9500 ft altitude where it can take many hours to tenderize anything. I cook stew meat in 25 to 30 mins, pot roast in 50 mins, veggies in 5 mins after it gets up to temp. Trick is to have only the small recommended amount of water.I've had the 6 qt stainless for 18 years and need to replace the rubber seal and plug every 7 years or so. I use mine a lot, 3 times a week ($7 for both at AMZ) which is why I am here commenting. Don't get the aluminum ones, not good for you.Very safe and fool proof. You can't open it until it stops steaming.Tales about dangerous come from Grandmas who were cooking in the 1930's, 40 and early 50's before safety features.Buy into their recipes not their tales.
I now live in an area with very unstable power - continual voltage spikes and drops causing the circuit beaker in my Krell amp to often trip and re-set. The problem became so annoying that I switched it out with my Adcom GFA5500, but when the voltage dropped to low it would pick up a disturbing hum from the transformer. The APC H15BLK solved the voltage problem and restored my piece of mind.The H15 is easy and straight forward to set up and it's features make it convenient and easy to monitor the incoming and outgoing power. The high currant receptacles allows either amp to perform as it should - very quick, open and detailed with no constraint. The Analog and Digital receptacles do a great job at keeping everything isolated and the noise level down. My system has never sounded or performed better.
I bought this product after a friend disclosed she had purchased a pair of noise reduction headphones, although hers were a different make and about twice the cost. I purchased this make and model after reading reviews posted here and am completely content with the noise reduction capacity of these 'phones. Having sensitive hearing and being a student in a shared house this product has enabled me to concentrate and loose the frustration of frequent interruptions. This product is evaluated as a four due to not having comparison of other makes and models. I am extremely pleased with this product and would advise anyone who needs to study or concentrate to purchase a pair. This product definitely does what it is designed to do.
I love this camera. It is simple to use. The picture template settings are extensive and useful, even simpler you can choose the 'Best Shot' mode to let the Exilim choose the best setting. It is hip. A cool blue/purple color and not much bigger than my cell phone. It is fun. The big screen lets you view pictures immediately with your friends. And it takes great pictures.
ND filters should be standard equipment for any serious photographer. Primarily I use ND filters for use in the blazing bright mountain snow; the perfect solution without changing colors like a CPL filter can. I have been very please with all the Tiffen filters I have purchased and never hesitate to shop Tiffen first when I'm in need of a new filter or a replacement. I know are bothered by the vignetting you can get from screw-on type ND filters but I haven't noticed this to be a problem as long as enough light is available. I fact, this filter is most useful when too much light is available. Until something happens to change my mind, I will tell everyone, "You can't go wrong with Tiffen filters."
I was looking for a slim camera to carry in my purse. This camera was just the right size I was looking for. I love the large display and the photo quality is great. The camera controls are easy to run. I don't use a lot of the camera options, I leave it on auto. I have downloaded photos to my computer and the software is more complex to work with then my olympus software. This is not a big problem for me because I only download photos for emailing. I don't print my own photos I take the xd card to a processing center and so far the picture quality has been wonderful. I purchased this camera off Amazon back in April when it was a sale for $140.00, I wished I had ordered 2 seeing the price is back up to $270.00.
Great sound, but the comfort they provide is what I like the most of all.update: These earbuds are amazing. I have washed them on accident twice, dropped them many times but they still sound like they are brand new. I never expected them to last so long.
I purchased 2 of these monitors 23 months ago. Both monitors died within 3 weeks of eachother. That is a short life in my opinion. Won't purchase Westinghouse again.
After uploading 8GB CF cards via USB, this speed of this card reader is just amazing. It works great in my MacPro laptop -- just pop it in and in a few seconds OS X mounts your card.I've carted this card around with me on a few trips and have abused it a bit more than I should have, but it is still solid and working great.The only thing I dislike is that it is difficult to change CF cards without the entire unit coming out. When you insert the new card, it usually triggers the spring mechanism to release the card. This is only a minor annoyance, though.This card is well worth the investment -- I should have bought it long ago.
I have the Archos 605 160GB. I bought this for a road trip to Texas, and it worked wonderfully. I thought someone had said that you couldnt watch and charge at the same time, but you can. I watched 3 movies in about 8 hours, and it was plugged in and fully charged the whole time. The car I was in had a tape deck, so we used a tape deck adapter that plugs into your headphone jack so we could also have the movie on the car speakers. All in all, great product, worth the money.
This is a great product to expand your network. I use Cisco products and haven't been disappointed by any of their products yet.
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
Everything was fine as far as the prompt delivery, etc., but the product leaves something to be desired (Toshiba DVD Recorder/VCR Combo. D-VR600, However I am keeping it because I don't have the energy to return it.
Lowepro makes great, very well made stuff. Make sure it's the right size for your camera though!
I've only had it &lt; 1 month; however this unit does everything it is supposed to. I previously had a Dell 1600 laser all-in-one, and there is no comparison as this is far superior.I did have to make the phone call to brother to get it set up (which was over 1 hour); but after that, it has been excellent! It's fast, quiet, great printing and scan quality..no complaints yet. I scan to email, fax, print, and copy..great machine.
I am now on my third Tungsten C and even this one is not working right. To be fair, Palm customer service has been very helpful but this device is just plain no good. I'll keep it to play solitaire but I'm now getting a pocket pc for my PDA needs.
Just received my unit from Amazon. The set is much better than expected. Picture compares to my 55&quot; Toshiba at a much better cost. If you are looking for a great deal, this is the one.
These are great headphones.Pros:lightweightstay in your earsclear soundCons:they feel like the plastic is going to snapthey take some time to get used tothe cable is a bit shortoverall: these are a great deal and are esp. good for exercising since they won't fall out and are very lightweight.
Bought this model from a retail computer store about 2 years ago. At first I thought there was something wrong with the monitor because the images looked out of proportion or grainy. I experimented with many different resolutions until I found the native resolution that this monitor likes. 1440x900 is the best resolution for this monitor. If your computer can't support this resolution then this monitor will not look good to you. Just a heads up. Give it five stars because it has been working great - resolution issue was my fault.
Setting aside that these are not small, not stylish, and not attractive to wear, they are great performers.If you are more concerned with how you look, go buy some Shure earbuds. If you want something that is going to deliver excellent sound (rather, as excellent as it need be for being on a plane) and block out noise. These are the ones.I'm so used to taking my headphones off on a plane to be pleased by how quiet the engines are relative to my music volume. When I take these off, the jets are overpoweringly loud, even though I could hear perfectly. Personally, I only plan to use these on the plane, and for that purpose, they are ideal. For my day to day commute, I still use ear buds.
UPDATE 12/25/07: The frustrating slowness of this reader finally drove me to search for a faster solution. I discovered, however, that hi-speed readers with a dedicated XD slot are rarer than hen's teeth. Mostly you'll find "XD compatible" readers that require an adapter for XD cards-which is great if you're in need of another small part to lose. No thanks. At last, though, my search came to an end and I'm happy to direct you to the perfect XD card reader... you'll find it right here:Edge All In One Reader with Xd and SdhcIt has blazing USB 2.0 transfer speed as well as dedicated slots for XD and many other card formats. (I was beginning to think that the XD card format may have been the reason for the slow transfer speeds, but now I know that's not true.) About the only possible downside to this reader is the short USB cable: at just a few inches long, it stows nicely in a slot along the side of the reader, but it obviously must be kept close to your intended USB port. Without exaggeration, I'd estimate that this reader is at least 10X faster than the Olympus.ORIGINAL REVIEW: Flash drive convenience and snail-like speed--that sums up this Olympic XD Card Reader. Believe the other reviews that complain about slowness. If you've got a dozen or so pics to download, no problem. But if you're in the habit of dumping a half gig or (god forbid) a full gig of photos onto your computer, then be prepared to wait... and wait... and wait. Very disappointing as compared to the high speed card reader that I use for my Memory Sticks, which is compatible with many other formats but (alas) not XD.
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.
This is a great addition to my kitchen. It works great and easy to operate also saves so much time cooking the same meal. I first purchased 16-qt cooker/canner then purchased this one and a 6-qt also. Now I use all 3 cookers for everything. I am very happy about "stainless steel" because I can use dishwasher without worrying about discoloration (they only make 16-qt cooker in aluminum so I have to hand wash it). This is a well-made, top of the line product for such a great price. Only issue that I have is occasionally I have to exchange the screws (holding the handles on the lid) since they rust after a while. Other than that, I am very satisfied with this purchase and strongly recommend to others.
I have yet to test the card's maximum transfer rate of 300mbps because I don't own a router that sends at that speed. The card does what it's suppose to. I can connect to the internet fine. Occasionally, it loses connection with the router. Easy to install, just plug in to your motherboard. Then install the driver only. I don't bother using the included hardware, I just use Windows to regulate the wireless connection.
this is my very first Amazon order and Quick buys sent my order ahead of the scheduled time which is very impressive, thanks.
all in all these headphones have good sound and do fit very comfortably. The color is somewhat old school sony, but for a somewhat inexpensive workout set of headphones, I'm pleased.
I purchased a pair of turbines last year, and having listened to my fair share of quality headphones, this is probably the first pair of in-ears I've ever used for which I can say I'm actually satisfied with the bass response. These tiny things are powerful, look amazing, and sound amazing. Unfortunately, I can't say I'd recommend them, because they broke on me after 4 months of heavy use. I sent them into Monster in July for an RMA. It is now December and I still haven't received my pair back. I've called customer service and no one there has been even to give me an estimate of when I can expect to receive my headphones. The person I most recently talked to said "hopefully soon". So yes, as great as the sound quality is, honestly you might save yourself a huge headache in the future by going with something made by Sennheiser or Shure. I had minor issues with a pair of Shure headphones I purchased a few years back, and Shure had excellent response time and gave me no problems with the RMA process. Monster on the other hand has been the worst I have ever dealt with. I'm starting to think my $150 headphones will never come back to me and am now hugely regretting my purchase.
Great GPS - good undercover of trees. Poor documentation from Garmin - the owners manual is weak!
Was right in the middle of a surround sound install, I needed 4 runs, 2x30 foot, 1x22 foot, and 1x18 foot, but after measuring/cutting the first 3 pieces, only 11'5" remained for a total of 93 feet 5 inches. And yes I double checked my measurements. Had to go to the Depot to buy more wire so I could finish the job, wasting more of my time, gas, and money. irritating to say the least. Guess they figure most people will never notice.
Good item, good delivery ,good company I don't have more to say but will keep rambling if necessary. Why do I have keep talking.
I made this purchase for a friend's birthday and it was an absolute success because she carries it everywhere with her. Thanks to the seller for listing this at a very reasonable price.
i wanted an antenna who could grab hd channels because i had a rabbit antenna so i look my favorite place amazon and of course i always read the reviews that it was a great antenna and they were RIGHT its an excellent antenna i grab all the hd channels around my area i didnt not even need that website where it tells you where you should put it i just did it by my own just if you see a big tower channel just point it there and i didnt have to put it in the roof i put it in the second floor in my bedroom with long coxial cable i put some crew nails in by the door and put it there hanging what can i say just perfect antenna for an economic prise
Do not scared by those one star reviews, the router has undergone 10 generations from WGR614v1 to WGR614v10, I belive those one star reviews attribute to the earlier version of this product.My friend has a WGR614v8 and it is very stable and with surprisingly good Qos,which is quite important for smooth web surfing under heavy load. We buy the same model and expected to be the same but turned to be a wrong decision, the current one (bought at Walmart at 02/2010) is actually a different model: WGR614v9, with only 8MB Ram and 2MB flash Rom, only half of the WGR614v8, and more important no more Qos in router firmware, it is much slower than the WGR614v8, especially under heavy load thus need manual reboot. It is a shame that netgear ruin such a good product to make room for more expensive model while still trying make money from a cost down version.
We bought the case for our vacation trip this summer. It fits very well over the back of the front seat so the kids could watch movies. When not in use, it is a great case for storage. It protects the portable dvd player very well.
Exactly replicates the original Garmin, for much less money. Seems to be the exact same item, just without the word Garmin printed on it.
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.
These things are Huge!! At first when I looked at the reviews for these head phones, I read all the reviews and it seemed like everyone said they were huge.. but I thought, " Oh how big can they be?" But let me assure you, These are large headphones.. Do not get them if you are self concsious in any way.However, I am not concerned with what my coworkers think about my UFO-like headpones.. The sound quality is great! All I do is listen to music on my iphone. And it is perfect for that. I got them for 24.99 an incredible deal. I had sony headphones before these and I liked those as well..One other reviewer said that the head phones were noisy because of the plastic.. I disagree. They are fine. You don't hear a thing even when you're moving around.Also, there appears to be very little sound leakage. I tested it out with my wife in a quiet room and she could only hear a little bit of what I was listening to when I had the volume turned up uncomfortably loud.. When it was at a comfortable volume she could not hear much of anything, maybe just a faint buzz or beat. but keep in mind she was no more than 3 feet away from me. so these would be good in a work setting.They are also good if you are wanting to ignore your wife and not lie about not hearing her.. I would put these on and my wife said she was talking to me and I could honestly say that I couldn't hear her. haha! I didn't have the music turned up too loud either just at a comfortable level.. These are not noise cancelling headphones though. They just have a good seal around your ears.I think that's about it.. The main reason I gave it 4/5 was because of the size... they are just huge. If I could, I would give it 4.5 Stars instead. They are great headphones for the price.
The only trouble is using the software on the CD which came with the unit. It would not properly interface with my "Windows Mobile" handheld. However, after contacting Garmin the had an updated download available from their web site.Now it works great. Very good battery life and very fasst satellite aquisition. Unfortunately, my wife does not like the voice commands - its hard to make everyone happy!I recommend it.
This adapter broke apart just after a few weeks of using it.The female side of it, the side where you insert the 3.5mm plug justcame out one of the times I pulled my 3.5 mm cable.Unfortunately I bought it from one of the third party vendors here in Amazon, LowerPriceUSA, and they only have a 30 day policy, so just by a few days I could not get a return/exchange or similar.The good side is it's extremely cheap but I'll have to order a new one, this time I'll try a different adapter and a different vendor.Thanks.
Hey, what can I say? Its a cable and it made the connection from point A to point B. It seems to be well made and constructed with solid materials. That's about the best review I can give for a strand of wires!
speakers working great out of the box, easy hook up. nice features and awesome sound. was going to buy bose and glad i didn't.
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 have used a Sekonic L-408 for about 15 years. I use a meter in studio to measure exposure values for my studio strobes, which are ultra-consistent and reliable Elinchrom heads and monolights.Decided to get a new meter and based on recommendation from Will Crockett at [...], elected the Gossen DigiPro F.VERY happy with it as it is 100 percent accurate. In fact, I have had to re-calibrate the Sekonic by 3/10ths of an f stop to get it to meter with 100% accuracy. Everything previously metered in studio with the Sekonic was underexposed by that amount. The DigiPro is easy to use, accurate, and well built.I don't have experience with the Sekonic L-358 which is the nearest competitor but I can recommend the Gossen DigiPro F without hesitation.
This is just what you expect it to be. If you're moving a lot with it you should consider getting the double fold ones.
I've tried a number of similar products and frankly, this is my favorite by far.It does have some bugs, but, the vendor is constantly adding new functionality and bug fixes.This device plays DVD ISO files like they were the original.It has a very nice playlist system (just wish you could save them)It does a very nice job of picture slideshows with background music (even with PowerPoint like effects)It includes internet radio playback (Shoutcast pls files)Protocol support:Streaming From: NDAS, FTP, Samba, UPnP, NFSServes: NDAS, FTPIt supports a single PATA hard drive internally and multiple external hard drives through USB. It only has one host USB port; however, it supports (unofficially) USB hubs with no configuration changes at all.The user interface is intuitive, if not a little dated.Now, the bad points:The internet radio option works very well; however, there have been times that the device locks up or reboots if the stream is really garbled.NDAS is software emulated, so it is very slow especially over wireless. FTP over wireless is a better soluton.The MG-350hd only supports PATA hard drives internally (the slightly newer MG-350Shd supports SATA and the brand new MG-450HD is the replacement for both is SATA)I love this product and use it all the time....I love it so much, I've ordered a second (actually an MG-450HD) so that I have one for a different room and for travel.
I've received this great product from a trusted seller. I performed perfectly. However, I had been using it for less than 3 months because my laptop was infected with a computer virus beyond repairation and I have replaced it with a new Sony Vaio Laptop. I still have it, just in case I will have a Dell Laptop again.
This phone does not have a mute button which is a 'meets minimum requirements' for anyone who wants to use this for work. I'll be packing the phone up and returning it to Target this evening. Very disappointing to see such a simple, intrinsic function overlooked by the manufacturer.
I purchased the Brother HL1250 laser printer for use in my home office connected to a Dell pc operating Windows 98 and Office 2000. I only print 25 pages a day average but want top quality. With most typefaces I use, the printer will not print in normal &quot;black&quot; ink--it comes out either medium gray or dark gray. This is true with the typefaces: Courier, Times New Roman and A Garamond. I immediately called the Brother Service Representative (per instructions on the box) and was told that this is not fixable but most people don't object and that I should try Arial typeface that prints a little bolder normally, and it did. It will print &quot;black&quot; when you select to make your typeface &quot;bold,&quot; so it's clear the printer is capable of proper black intensity--simply not designed to do so all the time. I don't know how it will do with graphics or other normal needs and can't take a chance. It only gets a low one star rating because it simply is incapable of normal printing needs outlined above, which is acknowledged by Brother. With considerable disappointment and aggravation it was returned to Amazon (cheers for Amazon) and the whole selection process starts again.
This device leads you in the right direction regarding wrist cock. I was never sure if I was cocking my wrist correctly. Now I am...
the ear buds take a bit of getting use to. Definitely wouldn't buy these for the MSRP, but they are decent for the price I got them for ($59.99). I use them for running and unlike the typical ear buds that come with an iPod, they stay in your ear and won't fall out. Good sound isolation as well.
I bought this product to convert my rather large collection of VHS tapes to DVD-R discs. With the Toshiba name and some good reviews, I thought I had made a smart purchase. I was wrong.Sometimes, when dubbing, it continues to play the VHS tape but it stops recording without any on-screen notification! Sometimes I get the "Video input system changed" message that others have reported, but it usually happens that I watch 2-3 hours of tape only to find that the unit recorded a whopping 5-10 seconds.If you want to dub your old tapes to disc, then your money will most likely be better spent on a product from a different manufacturer. Shame on you Toshiba!
I have just started working with this lens, and I am already amazed by it's capabilities with my D300.Well made, solid, and of course very fast allowing you to take good low light photos without flash. Focusing speed is not bad at all.Though ideal for portraits, I am happy with the results for other subjects too. Could not notice any vignetting or distortion -just perfect photos.The focus ring at the edge of the lens rotates, but I quickly used to not touching it when holding the camera. And what I most like about this prime, is that it makes carrying around my D300 much easier than with the Zoom lens I have.I am looking forward to shooting various subjects with this lens during our upcoming vacation.
It's a good product, and highly recommended. The product arrived on time and in good package. It is convenient to set up.
This card is perhaps one of the easiest to install. Simply pop in the CD, install the drivers, insert the card, and connect to a wireless network. After this process is complete, it just works. The strength of signal the card can pick up is about what would be expected on a lower-range netbook, but it is able to run with great performance and speed you'd expect from a internal wireless support on a newer notebook. On Windows, this should work excellently; on Linux-based systems, ndiswrapper should do the trick--it won't be as easy as popping in the CD, but it should work well.
this printer would not print correctly immediately after install. I checked all troubleshooting ideas and FAQ's. No luck the print was unreadable.
Was somewhat taken back when this arrived "Made in China" having owned the Japan version in the past.I can't see any difference in optical quality. Using with both a C5 & C6 OTA's, star images look tight to the edge.You are nearly turning both these smaller OTA'S into rich field scopes with the f6.3 focal reducer. Open star clusters look great and an added advantage is GOTO searches are more successful with the wider field of view that at f/10.
I love this!!! I can't believe that I went this long without it. My pictures are amazing. It did add weight to my camera, but it is well worth the work out. I can bounce the light of the ceiling, light up a dark room, and.....I just love it. I am an amateur photographer, still learning, but with this flash I am loving my products. I feel like my pictures are sharper looking, it add dramatic effects, and the cost was perfect.
Bad Bad Bad software, says it captures to mpeg4 it will not, remote will not work, a/v out of sync when rec, documentation is 1 piece of paper. If you doubt me find the msg boards on msi and check for your self save your cash and buy somthing else.
I ordered this item from amazon through DLN Enterprises, and the product arrived promptly and they worked fine... for a week. The jack doesn't actually do a good connection so under the slightest movement one of the earbuds stops producing sound. I have tried to contact DLN Enterprises so they can replace my faulty unit since April 1st I haven't heard of them at all, I already filled a complain with amazon. While they worked, they sounded great... but that didn't last long.
[...]."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.[...].
This thing worked great. Easy to use.. Popped old tape in and played on VCR. Worked like it should a
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!
I was looking forward to faster wireless in my home than my older 802.11B card gave me. This card was a severe disappointment. It has far less sensitivity in picking up the signal than my 802.11B card has and often times will not connect at all even though the notebok it is in stays in one location. I have reverted to my old B card for faster and more consistent response.
Took all of 5mins to unpack, plug-in, and get my local off-the-air broadcasts in full HD Glory! VHF reception is weak but that would defeat the primary purpose of complementing your existing cable/satellite/iptv set-up with a cost effective HD solution if your tv (critical) already has a built-in ATSC HD Tuner.
I've been using IEMs for years now and hardly ever looked back (especially after getting some better quality IEMs.) However, after a while they can start to get unpleasant to actually use due to having to put them IN your ears (which my ears at least don't appreciate much -- it doesn't help that my ear canals are apparently all the wrong shape.) So I finally broke down and decided to get some headphones. I looked around in all the places I could and ultimately decided to try these out as they are probably the most recommended in the entry-level audiophile headphones.And they were right. Now I don't fool myself, these are cheap and are at the low end of the audiophile spectrum, but, they are GOOD. They do have some definite color to them, but, for many of us who are getting away from the norm of bass-heavy sound where you listen less to the music and more to the beat these are great because they offer a wonderful price for such a quality level. Other headphones in around the same part of the spectrum will tend more towards $100+ normally really (though it seems there are exceptions from time to time.) You can easily beat the overall quality with a little extra spending, but at $69, these are an incredible bang for the buck.Now, that said, they do have their down sides. The most obvious is best shown on a frequency response curve. Around probably some 18KHz or so there's a bit of an extreme peak where they respond more than normal and there's a bit of an upward trend immediately approaching this range, then there's a sudden extreme falloff after this range. Also, the bass has a slow climb where the really low ranges don't respond as well as higher ranges (though I like this as it almost seems to add a sort of clarity to bass instruments and such due to the low range overpowering the high less.) The overall effect is a sort of "brightness" (this is how others describe it) that is not for everyone but which is hard to downright hate so long as you don't turn them up loud enough to hurt your ears. Oh, and I noticed that Grado isn't being full of themselves when they describe their headphones as having low distortion. Though I'm not audiophile enough to truly hear it (or if I am I don't realize it yet, lol) from the graphs they compare quite favorably to much more expensive headsets in the distortion department with an almost frighteningl low line with even the usual peak around about 450Hz or so even being less extreme than most. Remember though, these aren't for everyone. Amazon has a great price with free shipping from many sellers (well, the price is set by Grado I think so may be the same everywhere, but with free shipping it costs less from Amazon than in a store with tax,) but you may want to try listening to them in a store before buying here to see if they suit you.Oh, and yes, they do have a LOT of sound leakage. I found that actually I didn't have to turn them up much at all to hear every word from the back side (I tested by setting them tight on something so nothing would leak from the sides, so I think it's safe to say they have a VERY open design to them indeed.) This is actually a good thing though. They are MEANT to be fully open. This makes it possible to get better sound than a closed set normally can get at such a price range (it gets really complicated to make closed sets sound as good.) Also, take this with a grain of salt, but I have read once that it may even be better for your hearing (which doesn't sound impossible since it strikes me that there may be less overall pressure this way.) You buy an open set for sound quality, not for private listening. Mind you, an open design goes both ways. You will also hear outside noises quite well. Basically, you loose all sound isolation for the sake of a much higher quality for the buck ratio. If you can get a quiet environment at all for listening, it's worth it.As for the earpads, there are two ways you can go. First, the L-Cush pads are good. I put a pair on mine and like them. I think they aren't well designed for smaller ears (such as mine) but a bit of extra padding from a cheap headset on the inside solved this issue for me. The other direction some people go is called the "quarter mod" where you take a quarter, set it in the middle, and cut around it with an craft knife (others have also done things like take a socket from a socket set and hammer it into the center with a mallet enough to make the material basically get cut.) Both of these methods leave you with a more direct reception of the sound which many like better (but not all, so don't do this if you have doubts unless you don't mind buying replacement pads.)Also, they have really low impedence so a good DAP (aka MP3 player) such as Cowon's D2 will be able to play through them with great sound (though they apparently still benefit somewhat from an amp if you already have one.) They may still be a little low if you have a lower quality player or a laptop/desktop with a low quality onboard sound chipset though.Oh, and yes, as all the reviews say, they aren't really fashionable. I personally think they look pretty ok for their intended use. There are far uglier headsets out there (such as one set by AKG that is little more than a set of speakers with a grill hanging over your head.) They may not look as nice as the horrible sounding Skullcandies sometimes do, but I wouldn't mind being seen with these in public either.
TV arrived fairly fast and in perfect condition. Amazon had a very good price.At times the picture is breathtaking, but dependent on source and HD TV channel. Standard Def. is fair. Colors are outstanding and the blacks are very deep, especially for an LCD TV. My biggest complaint is the redish or pink hues in the faces. I have tried setting the color about 50% over to the green side, but the faces are still more pink than flesh/tan as they would be in real life. Some TV sources have this pink facial color worst than others. Overall, I am happy with this Samsung LCD TV. I have compared this 46" TV with many other manufacturers in the stores and this one stands out in best detail and color, and very dark blacks. I have no problems with reflection in my bedroom with this screen. Overall, I would recommend this TV.
It is speaker wire. It is inexpensive. It works well. 100 foot is usually enough to outfit a mid sized room. Get it.
It looked nice but after only 2 days it is dead. As others noted, it gets hot. I suspect it fried.
This camera takes amazing pictures. There are so many settings with this camera. I was very stuck picking a camera at first, then I narrowed it down to either this camera or the Canon SD900. I decided to get this one because it was $80.00 cheaper. It gives a lot of bang for your buck. Also in the continuous shot mode you can take so many pics really quickly. Great Battery life. My grade for this cam is an A!
I purchased this up-converting DVD player when my parents just purchased a 32" Samsung LCD 1080P. I was younger when I purchased it and didn't really do enough research, great price for the time but could have purchased something better for the money.
I tried the Bose IE's and returned them that very day because there was no improvement over the cheap KOSS Plugs that I had and they cost me 10x as much. Tried my roommates Sony MDR 51s... and those sounded muddy. Tried my old Panasonic headphones that came with an old portable CD Player... sounded fine but a lot of exterior noise leaks in. Got these babies, and the sound is great. Those complaining that it lacks mids and highs should A) Not shove them in too deep, B) check the Bitrate of your files... and C) check your ears for hearing loss (the high frequencies are the first to go)... These have definition and power. The bass sounds great. CNET gave them a good review, and I think its pretty accurate. I'm definitely pleased with these, except for their wires. I can see that these wires won't stand up to too much abuse. If you are running or walking, the wires probably will be fine. If you run the risk of falling down a lot (board sports) then these might not be for you.
Getting to be harder to find these batteries at decent prices. This was substantially more expensive than when I bought batteries 2 years ago. It's stupid that battery availability is the reason that I may have to upgrade my laptop.Otherwise, it's a great product and works well.
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.
I have owned several radar detectors over the years - none better than this one. I can't imagine getting one any better for less money.
I got this unit and it was defective. I tried e-mails toboth the seller and Amazon and got no response from either.I had to take it to the next level and challenge the chargeon my credit card to try to get someones attention !
After reading several unfavorable reviews of other replacement batteries, I was a little worried about buying a battery from anyone other than Dell. But, I have been very pleased with this purchase. I've had this battery in use for a month and it charges to 100% and last a long time. I'll have to wait to see how long this battery lasts before it needs replaced again.
This was a gift for my husband, he is very happy with his tripod. A bit heavy for its size
This is the 3rd digital camera I own. I wanted a new one for my sisters graduation. On the first charge I took over 400 pictures (all with zoom, adjust light and 'click'). I was surprised over the long battery life. The pictures were great and time in-between pictures were low so that I could take many pictures before the moment I tried to capture had passed. The image stabilizer and fast shutter speed made for very many clear shots that with my older PowerShot 400 would have turned out blurry.I like the size and weight... small and compact so that I can have it in my pocket without it being noticeably heavy.
Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle AAC/MP3 Player Pink (2nd Generation)This is my first MP3 player and I love it! It can have over 200 songs and it is smaller than a credit card! It clips to your shirt, easy to use and the pink color is cute! For beginners, this is a perfect product.
works well as this is the 2nd one I purchased. Like all monster products they tend to be overpriced, however with exceptional quality
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!
beside all the description that this headphone has, i need to add one more. Yes it has great features, quality of sound and everything else, but the sound that comes out is really low. You can hear people talking around you. The music is clear but no enough sound coming out of the speakers. I paid $100 for them, way too much money for poor low sound.
Radio was weak and after 3 weeks this player showed error massage and PC cant open or format internal memory. (after that i crushed it with hamer)
I have been stalking new headphones for some time now. I wanted the Quiet Comfort quality without the price. In reviewing dozens of alternatives and reading scores of reviews I settled on the Audio-Technica. I am not disappointed.A concern that I had in purchasing the headphones was the prospect of sound leakage. This has not been a problem, and in fact, I am impressed with how it is contained.Further, I was concerned that since my ears are bigger than average that they would not cover my ears. However, this is not the case. They fit comfortably on my ears. And they are quite comfortable for long periods of time as well.The sound is great, as advertised.As someone who has headphones on for several hours a day and occasionally has to travel long distances, I am quite satisfied and thankful that I settled on this model.
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.
I got these as a gift from my dad for Christmas. I read the reviews on Amazon and considered returning them because the reviews were terrible. I tried them on...flipped on the noise cancellation and agreed that they were useless. But, because they were a gift, I decided to try them on a trip to China. After the first 15 minutes of the 19hr flight, I was thrilled to have the headphones. Before having the noise canceling feature on, I was not able to hear the in-flight movie because of the jet engines. After flipping the noise cancel button, I could hear the dialog perfectly. I highly recommend this product and I take them with me on every flight. I'm considering buying another set in the event that I lose this one. Try it for yourself...it's a great value and product.
I bought this to re-charge the batteries of my old Panasonic digital camera. I now have 3 of these devices because I am constantly taking photos as a hobby. These chargers are easy to use, the batteries are easy to get in and out, and they indicate when the battery is charging or fully charged.I recommend this gadget.
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......
Arrived ahead of expectation, excellent packaging, worked perfectly out of the packing. This was exactly what I needed. Would recommend this product.
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.
This is a great media player, the video quality is excellent, battery life is great and the audio is good as well. Great for college students, can watch the videos on long bus rides home and listen to music walking to class, etc.I mainly wrote this review to mention a note about the initial charge.Initially, I thought I received a defective replacement from Amazon (first one didn't charge at all).I plugged it into my laptop and it didn't charge, left it in for 48 hours and nothing. Tried plugging it into my friend's laptop and nothing. So I went to a computer lab on campus and I plugged it into a desktop PC and it started charging. This might be because laptops don't supply as much power on the USB ports as desktops, I'm not really sure, but I plugged it into 4 different laptops and it didn't charge on any of them.So if you own a laptop and you notice it doesn't seem to be charging, try plugging it into a desktop PC if it is available, if not, you'll probably need to buy the AC adapter just for the initial charge.
I bought this for my wife who wanted her own computer. She hates dealing with the technical stuff associated with PCs and just wants to be able to sit down and use the computer. I opened the box, installed an Airport wireless network card (which took less than 5 min. start to finish)and handed it to her to set up. Within 10 minutes she had everything up and running including a printer, memory card reader and access to the internet over our existing wireless network.The 17" flatscreen is beautiful, the fans in the back are quiet and the computer is relatively fast. Perfect for digital photography, web surfing (no popups or spyware attempts so far), email, and managing a digital music collection.If you don't have to use a bunch of programs written only for Windows machines why subject yourself to all the extra (viruses, spyware, popups, adware, system crashes and constant security downloads and updates) hassles?Windows XP has come a long way but based upon my experience it is still quite a few steps behind Apple and OS 10 for making computing more enjoyable.
When I saw these on clearance at a local store, I bought two of them, one for the Ricoh GR digital and the other for the Panasonic ZS7. Both cameras fit in the case nicely.The bag opens with a smooth zipper, has a belt/strap hook , and a carrying strap. The small exterior zippered compartment is just big enough for one lithium battery or a couple AA batteries. On the inside is a handy pull out storage place for memory cards.I like the convenience of the belt/strap hook, but it is not large enough or long enough for a quick and easy attachment to the belt loop. It's actually a chore to use it as a belt hook. There's also a flap on the back of the case through which you can slip your belt. I like this much better than the hook meant for the carrying strap anyway.For me the case serves its purpose nicely because I just wanted something small to protect the camera. Look elsewhere if storage is important to you.
Certainly an upbeat, carpe diem, you can be a winner in business -book: written by a regular guy, turned superstar. I saw the show, and I was interested in Bill. He does not disappoint! Tells the story of business success, complete with full details... he didn't hold back. Bill, it seems, started like most of us- with nothing: not a pedigree, old boys network, or even cash in the bank. Now he's on the top of the world. I certainly was super interested in the story- told here. If you love America- and root for the nice guy, albeit underdog- you'll love the book.
Love the v-moda bass freq earbuds...incredible sound. I don't use the v shaped clip v moda provided, just gets the wires too spirally. The wires leading to the speakers is a little thin, but it hasn't effected the sound quality!
It's a nice little unit to test out my motorcycle CB. It has all the right accesseries & performed as expected. Not so good in high traffic areas.
This item is great! I am really pleased with my purchase. I remember when I first got this printer that the cartridge and paper for 40 pictures was $50.00 so this set is really a deal!
Another life long bose basher here, and for good reason! Many years ago (1990) I bought a Bose acoustimas system. It was stereo and in the store it sounded AMAZING - I bought one and took it home and it sounded tinny, flat and cheap. I found out that Bose charges a ton to pay for their marketing. They still use PAPER speaker drivers! I returned that acoustimass system and years later tried the 1-2-3 system (2 years ago) I hooked up the new system and was underwhelmed. My Sony 60" XBR TV speakers sounded just as good. I returned it to the Bose store, sweraing to never buy another Bose product. (I did buy some Tri-Port headphones which were VERY muddy and bloated sounding)Well, 2 weeks ago I was in a bose store and I saw the Wave Music System and the new Acoustic Wave System. The guy in the store told me the new (larger) acoustic wave system was their best stereo system. I bought one for $1079 and took it home. It sounded HORRIBLE. Harsh, flat and NOT spacious (this is the larger acoustic wave) at all! I felt ripped off. It was ugly, cheap looking and sounded horrible. My Tivoli Model 1 sounded better. Not as loud but better. Off to the Bose store I go to return it.(Let me also say that 3 years ago I owned a $25,000 STEREO only system with super high end tube amps, pre amps, a $5k CD player, etc. It was my dream system that I had to sell last year as I was having some money issues. I REALLY missed my system.)So I return to Bose and look at the little, smaller Wave Music System. It sounded spacious, big and had a depth to it that was very pleasing. It sounded MUCH better than their so called "BEST" system. I was shocked that Bose would make a $1079 product that sounded BAD and much worse than their $500 system. I decided to take on home in Graphite to give themn one last chance. Took it home, set it up and WOW! It looked great on my table. Very nice look and I LOVE that it has no buttons on it. PLugged it in....This is what I have been looking for! Deep, BIG, spacious, room filling sound with just enough Bass. It sounded AMAZING on piano music, jazz, classical, vocals, big band...I then threw in some rock consisting of AC/DC, KISS and even metallica. It sounded VERY good. Not as good as with the other music but still had bass, and sounded very very good. I WAS FINALLY HAPPY WITH A BOSE PRODUCT!Add to this the alarm function, the auto dimming display and small size and you will think that $500 is a deal. I bought the large backlit remote for $39 to go with it the next day. The Bose Wave Music System IS a GREAt sounding system. Those who bash this new version never heard it, period. Remember, I came from a $25,000 system and nothing made me happy until this system. NOT that this is in any way better or even comparable to my $25k system, but it kills the larger Acoustic Wave, the Tivoli model 1, the Boston Acoustics $500 set and the Cambride set. (yes, I tried them all)If you wanted a Wave system but are afraid of the bad reviews, don't be. This new version is WONDERFUL and fills my house with rich, clear, deep sound. Throw on some Ricky Lee Jones, Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra and be amazed at the huge sound coming from this litle box!
HELLO BOUGHT THIS INVERTER SPECIFICALLY TO POWER THE 180 WATT BATTERY CHARGER THAT I USE TO POWER UP THE BATTERIES ON MY ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE.VERY DISAPPOINTING. IT IS A 900 WATT UNIT AND WHILE IT WOULD POWER OTHER 110 VOLT APPLIANCES, IT WOULD NOT RUN THE MUCH SMALLER DRAW THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED CHARGER. ONCE THE CHARGER WAS PLUGGED INTO THIS INVERTER, THIS INVERTER WOULD START BEEPING EVERY ATTEMPT.FUTHER, I EMAILED THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THIS UNIT 2 WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM.I BUILT MY OWM SOLAR PANELS, AND THEY WORK FINE. I PUT TOGETHER SOME 12 VOLT BATTERIES POSITIVE POSITIVE TO POSITIVE ETC. MY GOAL WAS TO HAVE ONE SOLAR POWERED RIDE ON MY MOTORCYCLE THIS FALL BEFORE IT WAS TIME TO PUT IT AWAY.THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN.I DID MY PART, BUT WAS LET DOWN BY THIS PRODUCT.END OF REVIEWRodney7777
perfect.would have been nice if i didnt haave to turn off the speakers for the head phone to work. sound excellent though and very affordable.
I found these borderline unusable for three primary reasons:1) The interocular distance (spacing between the eyes) is quite narrow, at least for me, and non-adjustable2) There's a huge one-piece plastic cover for one end that's always in the way (but you wouldn't want to discard it, so you have to deal with it)3) The focus is sensitive and to properly do it you have to focus both ends of each eyepieceIn short, you'd never want to rely on these in a hurry, but if you have time to fight with the ergonomics and focusing then they do indeed actually function. I found, however, that unless you're within range of the built-in IR illuminators that the light-amplification was somewhat minimal. If you can see it through the binoculars, odds are you can see it unaided.
THIS UNIT HAS ALL OF THE NEWS STREET NAMES. THE OTHER UNITS I CHECKED OUT COULD NOT FIND MAJOR ROADS. I HAVE PUT THIS UNIT ON OUR NEW PUMPER FIRE TRUCK AND IT WORK GOOD.
After years of using a point and shoot camera, I decided that I wanted more control over my picture-taking and the quality of my prints. I chose the Canon Rebel 2000 because of its features. While the instruction manual that came with the camera was helpful as a starting point, I wanted a book that went into a little more depth without being overly technical. This book is it! It explains all the features of the camera very well, and it provides examples of pictures taken using all of the various modes. There are suggestions as well for how to get great photos from each setting. The section on lenses will be extremely helpful to me when I go to choose another lens as I am new to the SLR camera experience. I am glad I didn't seriously follow the previous reviews of this book. If I had, I would have missed a very helpful and informative guide.
Originally intending to buy a Creative Muvo Micro N200 256 MB or San Disk 256 mb player, I saw the $99.99 (after rebate) IRiver player at Best Buy and bought it quickly, expecting a long-time name in the business like IRiver's MP3 players to work well. And, when I arrived home, I was surprised to see it work like I imagined: easy to use. It came with some pre-loaded songs from the most common genres: Rock, Pop, R&B;, Classical, and Jazz which was nice, though most of them weren't from today's biggest artists.MP3:IRiver gives you three booklets that help you install the system easily, and I quickly did so with no prior knowledge about IRiver's software or system itself. I was quickly placing my music onto the system, and to my surprise, after placing 14 songs and 2 large audiobooks on the MP3 player, it was still well and fuctioning with lots of space left for more.This is decent space. A lot of people want the more expensive 4 Gigs and 6 Gig players, but I personally think that for the exercize guru or simple MP3-beginner, this is fine. If you want 15,000 songs (which I doubt most people have), take an 80 GB hard drive and a killer price, but this is fine for the music user who deletes most of the old music. And even so, you can place that music on a C.D. and use a C.D. player for it later.Voice Recording:Another good feature about this system is voice recording. You can record your voice or someone else's voice. This might be good for recording your professor's lectures or your boss' game plan for the quarter. It is a very nice feature to use. Yet, if your mouth isn't too close to the Mic, it won't pick it up. This machine is very sensitive.FM Tuner:A lot of people buy IPods and Creatives without the FM/AM tuner, which is a bad thing. You can get live music from your local channels, like usual on the IRiver as well as setting presets like channels (like you would do in your car). This really helps for the person in a rush (though I doubt I'll use the channel system).Others:Hold Button- This button is very easy to use, and is the most functional button & most useful in the system. For exercize gurus who enjoy using a small but powerful system to run with, hike with, or canoe with, this is a great feature. If you don't want your MP3 player clicking buttons automatically by accident when is is bouncing in the case, slide the Hold button, and all buttons will suspend their functions. Therefore, nothing will happen if a button is accidentially clicked.IRiver Music System- This is a great system for uploading music onto your IRiver system. First of all, it is from IRiver, so it works fine, and secondly, it is easy to use using the File Transfer Wizard. It helps you transfer music, audiobooks, and other audio files in WMA/MP3 format to the system.Overall, I give the system 4 stars, because I've just gotten it. I suggest any warranty you can get on it!
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.
We've had this printer in our home office for 6 months. It works O.K., though it is slow to start and the machine is noisy. The main problem is that we now need to replace the $500 OPC belt, a consumable, despite realtively light usage.
My original case fan was incredibly loud. It doesn't pay to go too cheap on the case fans. I'm not a 'modder' and don't spend time making the computer case look pretty, but I wanted a fan that would run quiet and help contribute to the overall process of keeping the case cool. This fan seems to do both just fine for my needs. The blue light it emits is a nice gimmick too. The fan shipped to me quickly and without any troubles. I would recommend this fan.
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.
I've had this deck since it first came out almost ten years ago and have transferred hundreds of hours of tape to computer with it. Not only does it have auto reverse, but you can choose to have it play and reverse two tapes in two different decks. Pitch control has also proven a marginally useful feature (to my perfect-pitch sensibilities). And the AMS (automatic search feature) was effective and frequently useful. I'd hazard to say that Dolby C is no longer relevant (remember Dolby DBX)?), and some of the settings on cassette decks merely duplicate all that can be done with the sound file once it's been converted to digital. Nevertheless, pause control and headphone monitoring were useful and effective as well as auto record levels. But above all, the deck continued to look and perform like a mint-condition machine despite the miles of tape I had run through it.Everything was fine--until I played a defective tape that snarled and jammed the capstan mechanism, bringing the machine to a sudden halt along with the dreaded LED read-out: "E" (for "error," as though I needed to be told). I shut it off and on, petitioned it with a few of the Shinto Japanese phrases I remembered from a crash course I'd taken back in 1990--until, after exhausting every trick I could think of, I saw no recourse but to gently pry the door open with a nail file and go after my jammed tape with a tweezers.I salvaged my tape (most of it) and was able to open the door. Unfortunately, in the process I broke off the little piece on the inside left that serves as a latch holding the door shut. So with miles yet to keep (i.e. boxes of cassette tape awaiting conversion and disposal), and with the cost-prohibitive rates of repair, I've opted not to keep running the machine through the use of adhesive tape as a door latch. I'm primarily annoyed at myself (and the defective cassette), though it also seems to me that the machine either should have been able to handle the unexpected little bump in the road or made it possible for the user to administer some sort of productive first aid in instances when the dreaded "E" makes its appearance. Of course, there's always the possibility that, had I kept the user's manual, or sought to download it from Sony, I would have found a solution in a troubleshooting section of the manual.So mine is a recommendation with a minor reservation (admittedly, it would be a major reservation had the problem occurred shortly after purchase). Since Onkyo has a comparably priced machine that matches my Onkyo amplifier, I'm changing horses, though I wouldn't be surprised if after another fall I re-order this Sony.[I now see that Amazon has the User's Manual on-line. Leave it to Amazon. Even with the market in a free-fall, I'm not selling my Amazon shares even if I wash my hands of this Sony deck (there was nothing in the manual's trouble-shooting section about the problem mentioned above). Nevertheless, this may be the #1 selling cassette deck on Amazon for good reason. I'll let you know after I've spent some time with the Onkyo.]
Does make a difference the lows hit harder i have one kick cvr on a jvc radio. Would recommend to anybody
The included software is very hard to use and most stupidly written. I add wma files to the library and convert them to Sony's supported format. Then I delete the wma files from both computer and library from within the software. The software will delete the converted files also from the computer though they are neither in the library nor in wma format. How stupid can Sony get?The player sometines doesn't recognize some wma files. All files have to be converted to a different format. The player control itself are hard to use. The player's USB port stopped working within 45 days of purchase. Sony support says that my only repair option is to have the player exchanged with a refurbished one even though the player is under full parts and labor warranty. DO NOT BUY THIS PLAYER.
I bought these switches to connect two separated building over fiber. They seem to do the job well and we have had no need to reset so far.
This is more of a love hate kinda thing. First I love the fact that it records and plays DVD's that the same time! The only other unit I have found that does that is an Apex. The picture is great both in tape and DVD. Now for the bad! The remote control, its white with black (with is OK) and orange thats right orange lettering with is hard to see when trying to use the unit at first. Also its not a smart remote, ot only works for the unit. Other than the remote it's a great unit, it has all the bells and whistles.
I bought a pair of these as outdoor deck/ambiance speakers as temporaries while I decide on a higher end next season, and after hearing them, I really don't think I'll even be bothering with looking next year. these sound really great for the price.Construction: the body is plastic, as are most of the thumb screws that attach the brackets to the speakers, but the plastic feels sturdy and thick enough not to tone the sound too much, the bracket is stamped, hardened steel, painted to match. the speakers have small amounts of vibration damping material where they meet the brackets, which is nice if for nothing else to keep the speakers exactly where you set them.Drivers:woofer: appears to be 4.25", foam surround and plastic composite conemid: plastic cone, plastic surround.tweeter: plastic dome tweeternot high end stuff, but feels and looks like it'll last at least a few years.aesthetics: they look just fine, they're pretty small at 5.5" wide but that's again not a bad thing inherently. the 'dual' logo does rotate to accommodate any orientation you choose, but its hardly visible from 5 feet and almost looks like a 'JBL' logo (observation, not really relevant).Sound: before I start critiquing these, I want to say that I'll be comparing these to a vastly different Klipsch set I have in my garage, and I was not at all expecting these to sound good.At low volumes, these are very well balanced and even have a little bit of their own presence. when I researched these, I noticed the frequency response wasn't impressive at all, but I am very impressed with the low range response for a 4.25" woofer. the highs are a bit shrill which is jut the nature of this type of tweeter. the sound doesn't give me a headache, and can be somewhat cured with a treble adjustment. the mid-range of the speaker is really only apparent in low volumes... which if we're honest, is where 99% of these speakers sold will ever be used.at high volumes (and here is where I was surprised) they don't want to distort, and they don't feel uncomfortable. the bass keeps on par with the highs, and the mids are a bit lacking.Durability:I burned in two sets of these (one new, one Amazon.com warehouse deals 'used') for 50 hours with a 100W RMS amp at something like 20W@8ohmsthey didn't really loosen up much (because the surrounds aren't Butyl rubber and the driver material is lower end) but I am confident after that that I will never blow these speakers, and the only way they'll ever die is one of two ways: if an animal eats through the grill and ruins the foam surround, or if the foam surround just breaks down with use and weather elements (in Minnesota winters, etc).Other Thoughts:the grills aren't meant to be removed, but they look exactly as pictured on here with the grilles off (which is pretty nice, actually)they feel higher quality than $10-15/speaker.they sound WAY better than $10-15/speaker.I say well done, Dual.a company that used to make complete crap has maybe stepped out of it's awkward teens and into maturity.
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.
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 packed away my emergency kit and various other might-need car items in this and I haven't heard anything from them since. It keeps everything nice and secure back there, which is all I asked it to do.
I have 10 of these and the perform very well. Very little degredation of the video and the sound is great.
Having the sound built into the web cam makes a big difference in the quality. Picture is clear and the audio picks up from other rooms.Very good quality for the price!
This is a pretty decent cheapo case. If you want something that you'll use every day in the car or at your DJ gigs, then you may want to get something a little sturdier. For my [archival] purposes, however, it works just fine.
You get what you pay for. I paid twice as much...and it's worth every penny. Don't skimp on batteries and chargers.
I'll try to be somewhat brief. It sounds good. Better than expected and better than the Bose products. Overall, it also sounds better than the vaunted George --- I checked this carefully. It's also portable. The vertical position of the IPOD does not bother me, especially as it allows for a very good docking and I do not use the remote --- hey it's portable --- who needs a remote! No bass and treble controls but HK did a good job of tuning it right. The looks --- I like "the Bug."The sound --- a lot of volume (120 watts), very good bass, and decent treble (sometimes it could be a bit clearer and have better resolution, but, hey, it's aone piece IPOD boombox!).Is anything better. Sure, but it will have to be bigger. The Klipsch IFi is the best sounding IPOD speaker system (2.1) I've used. Big subwoofer, good satellites, 200 watts. But it's big. (I didn't check it against the $599 Zeppelin --- too big and not worth $599.)The conclusion. It is not "the one" (thanks Matrix) but neither is anything else. It sounds very good for a one piece, portable IPOD speaker. The best I've heard (I've not listened to the bigger and more expensive and not portable Geneva Lab speakers.) Would I but it again? Yes, even thought $299 retail rather than $349 would be more enticing --- and they would sell a lot more of them IMHO.Am a happy? Yes! Ecstatic? Not quite --- but I'm hard to please. I would be near ecstatic if the treble were just a bit better. But that's a quibble.HK: A- at $349Sound Dock: B- at $299 and C+ at $399George: B at $499 due to AM/FM and remote.Genevas Labs L: B+ (???)
Love the bag to carry my new Dvd player in, has lots of space and it also is padded to protect the dvd. Can't wait to use the bag on my next trip.
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'm using my PSW111 connected to a H/K 3385 and Orb speakers for my computer sound system. (Google Orb, great speakers.) I must say this little 8 incher is pretty darn good. You almost forget it's there. The sound is so seamless not boomy at all. The computer sound system is so good my neighbors are jealous.
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.
This radio is illegal for use in the United States--either as a Citizens Band unit, or as a single band amateur transceiver. It is not type certificated for either use by the FCC, and is considered an "Export" model for sales and use outside the US.The intended purpose of this radio is for illegal power output on the Citizens Band Channels (as clearly evidenced by the channel 40 and frequency clearly visible), and illegal "freebanding" in the frequencies between 11 meter CB and 10 meter amateur band.N4PRT
We've had a Epson 3000 for 3 years now and I can say that it is the worse printer I have ever had to deal with.For starters the machine refuses to feed paper right the first time or the second sometimes it will go the third time (after you have let it cool down), the quality is ok, (when you can get it to work) it likes to print only postscript code on the [costly] paper the first couple of times out of course adding to the cost of comsumables. The printer also likes to miss feed paper a great deal we waste on an average 4 sheets per box ... you have to constantly babysit this thing!When we sent it in to be looked at the service personnel not only broke the door to the ink drawer and refused to fix it, but also kept it long enough to slam it out of warranty. We were stuck with it and there was nothing we can do about it.Just to be fair we tried the 9000 professional and got some of the same old same old, but this time the printer printed backwards, ganged layouts would'nt print right, color calibration was anything but consistant and trying to operate the rip software on the required PC was like trying to decipher Ancent Egyptian Sanskrit.Not for the faint of heart or anyone that is in a hurry, this printer really will cost you in time more than anything else. The time you waste trying to get it to operate properly.
I really was anticipating receiving this product and when I got it I loved it. I had it for over four months, I use it everyday and only once did it "freeze up". I am extremly satisifed with my purchase and I recommend it to any one interested in buying a simple electronic organizer.I recommend buying the extended warranty just in case, but based on my experience with the product I doubt I would ever have to use it [the warranty].
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
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.
I purchased this product so that I could listen to audio books that I have downloaded from the library onto my MP3 player. Every time I tried to listen to a book, the device would go into sleep mode after 5o seconds. I thought something was wrong with the transmitter so I tried listening to music and it works great (thanks to the reviewer who told us to change to the universal mode- that was a life saver.) Can't figure out what to do to get the unit to recognize the book- any advice would be much appreciated.
This is my 2nd Brother Printer and I love it. The duplex feature works quicker then I expected. I also utilize the fax/e-mail quite a bit. Good support software to manage printer settings from any PC on my network.
This unit is horrible. It has a mind of it's own. It never would tape a show. (Yes, I had everything set up correctly). It won't play a DVD unless there's also a tape in the machine. When you try to play a VHS tape, it will only play for 15 seconds and then the machine turns itself off. The entire unit just shuts off! Save your money and get something else!!
I dont know why every one complains this isn't awg 10 wire, it is.I compared the size to boss awg 10 and the only difference is the size of the rubber jacket, Boss had more rubber making it seem like a larger wire but both conductors are appropriate size for awg 10.so I think its great! when used properly.The wire will provide minimal line loss when used in appropriate lengths for power needs.the shielding is thick enough to avoid hum and other interference.so save yourself so $$$ and use it.You must note that I have found with almost all mid end and low end cable it is not true copper, but copper tinned metal, I think its aluminum you'll know when you cut it. Like i stated above as long as you don't exceed length and power needs the line loss is negligible.bottom line, use it your wallet will thank you.
I bought 2 of these and they both don't work at all. I get lots of visual artifacts and audio issues. I tried them on a Roku, PS3, and XBox 360. Returning them asap!
It all works perfectly after the firmware upgrade. It has lived up to its potential. The integration with my Kodak Gallery is spectacular!!!!! The documentation is still a problem - even the firmware instructions were more difficult than needed to be! I just copied the firmware file to an sd card and upgraded. There instructions added another unnecessary step. Kodak is supposed to make things for the average user - this product instructions are just not clear! Remember Kodak who buys your products!
Looking forward to toting my camera and all the associated gear on an expedition to the Amazon Rainforest next March ... will post results and reviews after that again. Speaking with professional photographers, I am told that the tropical rainforest is among the most demanding conditions for photography. Need a macro lens, a wideangle ... I'm set with everything else.-----------UPDATE - I traded up from the XTi to the 50D - better sensor, higher ISO speeds, doubling of burst speed from XTi's 3 fps to 6 fps. I'm excited.Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Like:Cost-effective if you buy it from Amazon.Simple self-explanatory installation instructions.Compatible with windows XP and windows zero Configuration utility.Compatible with b/g and g networks.The max data transfer is 108mbps.The knowledge that D-Link has achieved several consumer and technical awards.Reliable so far.Dislike:There are not that many reviews listed for this product.It partially sticks out from the slot a bit more that I expected.No serious dislikes so far.
While this is a great way to protect your macro lens, it is a VERY tight fit. It takes both hands to slide the lens into the case, and it won't work at all if you own the lens hood.... ODD
The iTrip Auto Universal+ could be a great product, if it actually worked. The auto-off feature works so well that unless you have your MP3 player cranked and are listening to loud music it shuts off after a minute. It also has fairly weak output compared to similar products. The good features are it can broadcast on any station, has presets to remember the best frequencies to broadcast, and it can charge your MP3 or other devices through its built in USB power connector. Now, if only I could find a product with these features that actually worked.
I purchased a bulk amount of headphones for my daughter as she goes thru these things like water. Each one was damaged, she'd have to hold the wires in place to be able to hear as they kept "shorting out".They really are terrible quality and I wouldn't recommend anyone purchase them
These phones sound good, but not good for noisy gym. They are not isolating headphones, and I found theneckband uncomfortable when working out. I found MME ear monitors better, the screw into your ears typemuch better. My gym blasts music from the ceiling speakers - the MME's block much of it, but like a lotof earphones, you have to experiment and try different ones.
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.
Overall good buy.Good MP3 playback - manual says that MP3 on CD-R with 700MB is not supported but in actual practice it does work!Works beautifully with DVD/regular audio/CD-R regular audio/CD-R MP3/VCD 2.0 format. Have not yet tried all the menu options but with VCD the search using direct time is not supported which makes VCD watching in time gaps little annoying. The fast forward also is limited to 8X for VCDs. For DVDs the fast forward is 100X (very good!)The picture/sound quality is good. The remote is good and works.
I've only had the unit for a little while, but it works as advertised. To all of the people writing negative reviews, keep in mind that this thing is $! You get what you pay for most of the time. This is no different. I use mine in my office and not as my primary DVD player. My motto: Don't pay much, don't get much, don't expect much.
It's about $7 for a reason...Unless you hate using the headphones offered by airlines, do NOT buy this item. Wayyyyy too loose; felt like having a a large shopping bag handle behind my head, the audio wasn't loud enough to drown out the crowd/train nose in the subway; at all, and just by looking at it you can tell that a newborn could break it in half. Audiophiles, beware of this item.
This cable was dirt-cheap and did exactly what I wanted it to do: connect my MacBook Pro to my TV. Couldn't be happier with the price or the quality.
I didn't have any problems at all setting up this router. Since I already had my computers set up for DHCP, I just took the old ethernet hub out, plugged this one in, and I was up and running. Five minutes tops.
I must say when I bought the $400 camera that it wouldn't compare to, say, Canon or other big name digital cameras. I've already edited several videos on my computer that I imported from this JVC. Color me impressed! It is very full featured for such a low cost camera. I've used it several times already and am VERY happy with the results. It's a good camera with suprisingly good quality. Go for it!
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.
As a college student, I wanted something with the convenience of a laptop but with a pricetag to fit my sad budget . . . when a friend of mine got a Toshiba Pocket PC I thought I'd try to get one too. Amazingly enough, for a lot less than other Pocket PCs the ViewSonic had the same things and more! The ViewSonic V36 has the essentials that I need for basic day to day use away from a desktop: Word, Internet Explorer (with a Wi-Fi card), Windows Media Player, and more. And when I went on the Microsoft Pocket PC website, I was able to download programs that let me create Slide Presentations and more. I bought a keyboard and use it just like a laptop . . . even my friends w/ laptops say that my Pocket PC is more convenient. It's a great buy for the money.
Did a nice job of protecting the screen from scratches, but when I removed it, the screen started acting strange. The pen movement became very imprecise, jumpy. Had to send it in for service. Peeling it off puts a lot of upward pressure on the screen, and it wrecked mine. Don't chance it. Spend your money on a better stylus and skip the WriteWrong.
i just wanted a simple headunit because my stock did not have amp preouts.this headunit was cheap, had everything i needed, looks nice, easy to put in and low maintenance.plus its easy to figure out and has alot of equalizer settings.great deck.
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 bought this for my son for his christmas in 2004. We just sold our old pc and had to use my business laptop.It worked fine until 2 weeks and then the bad things started to happen.The controller calabriation went out of control and when we checked on what happened, my son showed me the tests and it turned out that on the x axis( right and left ), the joystick was showing on the laptop and then the pc screen that it could only go 1 mm and no further to the right. Every button was alright.I told him that he had to deal with it and now it is 2007 and he is now complaning that it never works in the usb port.Now its his 13th birthday and I heard pretty nice comments on the Saitek X52 joystick system. I just gave him $100 and he wants it. Try other joysticks but avoid this. Test drive it on your pc if it works but if it doesn't, return it and goto best buy, Circuit City, or here and try to look for microsoft joysticks and other Saitek joysticks.***Advice***There is a portable and foldable joystick by saitek and many others from that company like that. Saitek is more experienced and logitech in making joysticks so buy those.( again at B.B. or C.C. or here)Thanks logitech for ruining my trust with you for joysticks
Works great so far. I'm glad I purchased this bulb rather than a new projector. It Shipped quickly also. It appears to be brighter now. I don't know if as the bulbs get older they lose lumens.
I bought this to mount my Sharp LC60e88un 60" LCD. It fits the TV just fine and the installation went smoothly.One note, the buit in level wasn't dead on, so I used a good level I had at home.
I live about 30 miles south of Indianapolis and no matter what channel I select there is static! The quality of the sound is very poor. I'm now looking to somehow hardwire my ipod into my car. My advice is pass on this one unless you don't mind constant static.
First I bought for $40,a paper Thin Leaf Plus Indoor antenna, and it did find 3 channels which freeze all the time,you can not even watch them and sent it back. And I ordered for $7 RCA Basic Indoor antenna,it found 15 channels,and picture quality is perfect.So far I love it. And sold by &#34;Ocean Reef Electronics&#34;, shipping was very fast. Thanks for quality product.
The Bose speakers were just as described in excellant brand new condition. I give this seller a good review since the delivery came much sooner then I thought. This seller had done a supurb job in all ways and I highly reccomended seller for all he did.
Bought this tv from dorm life at college and its great! 3 things to say...1. comes with a tv and vcr a huge + (had it for 6 mo. with no problems)2. Awesome picture quality and great realiablity(had other Panasonic products that are still working that are much older)3. Great price for a tv/vcr combo especially someone like me who has on a small budget.
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.
The Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip really adds some weight and extra grip to help my Rebel XTI feel like a real camera. The versitility of being able to use either one or two batteries in the grip and the ease of being able to remove the grip and put a back-up battery back in the camera when the grip batteries need recharging makes this a must have addition for any Canon Rebel camera owner.
I player works fine for CD. But radio is very sensitive to noise. Not worth.
I got these earbuds for my ipod and I have been very happy with them so far. They fit inside the ear very comfortably and are adjustable depending on the size of your ear hole. They keep out external noise sources really well and I plan on getting another pair for my PSP too.
I had a store credit from Best Buy and didn't know what to do with it. I ended up buying this little picture frame on sale for $89. I must be honest and say, I really disliked it at first. For one, the pictures seem a little dark, but really, it's not as bad as it seems. I was looking at it at the wrong angle. The main reason for my disdain however, was while trying to upload 303 pictures (for a total of 24.3Mb) to the internal flashdrive (128Mb), it kept failing to copy all of them. I kept getting the same error over and over again. I deleted the pics countless times and retried it. I reformatted the flashdrive. Nothing seemed to work. I finally figured it out, but I had already spent hours and was exhausted and disgusted, ready to return it.You must create a folder in the root of the flashdrive and copy your photos to that folder. The root itself will not allow you to copy anymore than 196 photos/files to it. So, as you can imagine, I spent hours on this, all because the manual is lame and couldn't mention this little fact. All is well now though and the frame works fine.The Mosaic slideshow is pretty nifty and I like it. It also takes both SD and XD cards and some others, but those are the only two I use. The 7" screen is adequate. Anything bigger really would be overkill. The closeups on this are C.L.O.S.E.U.P. and I can already see every pore on everyone's face in all the pictures! You really don't need the larger screens out there and this little frame does the job just fine for its price. I've got just under 350 pictures on it and still have over 100Mb available for more pics! We're going to get another one, load it up with photos and send it to my MIL in Italy as a gift.I was going to rate it a 3 because of the missing information in the manual, but that really is my only complaint. It didn't seem fair to give the device a lower rating because someone didn't think that bit of information about the flashdrive was important enough to make the manual. It really is a nice little toy though!
The wireless router was dead on arrival and the wireless card broke 2 months later. Don't buy this product!I replaced it with and Apple Aiport Extreme base station (it works on PC's too!)
You get a lot for 30 $. The sound is great and they have excellent isolation. One down side is that my ears are a weird shape so they don't fir PERFECTLY. Most of my friends who have tried them love their fit and sound.
I bought this unit from RS in May 05 as we were moving overseas for two years and wanted something compatible everywhere. It has been perfect. I travel with this one charger kit and use it for PSP, three types of phones, two types of Ipods, three different laptops and it has worked everwhere we have travelled from Cyprus to Egypt to Africa to Thialand and more. I just recently had to order a new cable as it broke from my own carelessness.
This is a great case. The quality is superior and very useful compartments. Constructed very well and stitched nicely. Definitely well worth the purchase price.
This lens hood is easy to put on the lens and does what it is meant to do. It does, however take up a lot of space in my bag.
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.
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 listen to this every night before bed. setup was easy. police, fd, highway patrol, ect...
Does its job quite nicely. Good angle of vision and really blocks out prying eyes after 30 degrees off center. Does not cause issues with usability up close. Fit my monitor perfectly (measure first!). Just can't quite see why they should be soooo pricey!
Works well for me, and you cannot beat the price. If you are starting out, you might as well get the feel for studio lighting at low cost before you dump a few hundred into an industrial-strength kit. I do commercial food and merchandise photography, much of it close ups, and cannot find anything negative about this unit. I'm putting the savings into other gear.
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.
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.
Some of the comments have information that is not accurate, stated as if it applies to all machines with Intel chipsets.I'm running Win'XP w/SP3. IBM ThinkPad T40 with an Intel 82801 chipset.The IOGEAR installed fine and is working with a Seagate 500GB USB2 drive, with absolutely no issues.Hope that helps others considering this device.
This is a great machine at a good price. It is not even in the same league as my old parallel port scanner. The USB connection makes this unit very fast. The quality of scans from this machine are A+. Easy set-up and connection. Had it up and running in five minutes. Slimline design fits anywhere. Comes with full version software package where others (HP) come with only a trial version. Only drawback would be that the USB connection is not too secure. Buy this unit, you wont be sorry.
My receiver has 5.1 audio inputs for dolby pro-logic but I couldn't use this DVD player with it because it doesn't include a &quot;decoder&quot; which would provide the 6 audio outputs you need. I'm upgrading to the sony that includes the decoder. Otherwise it seemed like a good unit. The dolby digital systems are incredibly confusing and not explained very well on amazon.
I've had my Sony RDR-GX7 recorder for two weeks now, as of the date of this review. I decided to buy it in part because of the raves it got from consumers here on the amazon.com website. Let me tell you, they didn't steer me wrong! This recorder has already become an indispensible asset to my home theatre system.As a devoted film fanatic, I've been wondering for years how I was ever going to replace some of the scarcer titles in my movie collection once my old hardware players die (I own movies in several now-defunct formats). It's no longer a worry - I'm transferring everything to DVD-R discs! And the new DVDs look incredible, even on my 57&quot; widescreen TV ... the Sony DVD recorder is cleaning up some of the video &quot;noise&quot; on my old software, and the results are amazing. I also have an extensive library of home movies featuring loved ones who are no longer alive, and it's such a relief to be preserving my cherished - but fading - VHS tapes onto DVDs! I'm even doing some re-editing with my new Sony Recorder, and although I'm strictly an untalented amateur, I'm very happy with the results I've achieved so far.The RDR-GX7 has some very cool special features that I wanted, but didn't think it had when I bought it. You can set up the recorder to automatically make Chapter Stops on your DVDs, at either 6 minute or 15 minute intervals, making the discs easy to search. You can record several programs onto one DVD, and then create a menu - including the names of each separate title - using a simple feature on the remote control. There are six recording modes, allowing you to control the quality and total recording time of each disc you make. If you make a mistake while starting to copy something onto a disc, it's no big deal! Just &quot;erase&quot; the bad footage using your remote control, and start over - your mistake will still be on the disc, but it will be permanently &quot;hidden&quot; and unplayable, so no one will ever guess you're not the perfect DVD-masterer. If you want to record raw footage and then edit it later, you can do so by using a DVD-RW disc and recording in a special editing mode.The Sony RDR-GX7 is also very easy to set up ... I was afraid it might be a nightmare to integrate into my existing home theatre system, but the Quick Start Guide made it simple. I had never used a DVD-recorder before, but I had it hooked up to my DSS dish, AV receiver, TV, VCR, and LaserDisc player - and was creating my first disc - within an hour of unpacking the box!I'm admittedly not familiar with all the other DVD-recorders on the market, so I really can't compare them all. However, I can tell you that I debated making this purchase for about four months while I debated formats and features and prices, and that I have aboslutely no regrets about choosing the Sony RDR-GX7. It's everything I hoped it would be ... and much, much more. Good luck making your product decision, and I hope that whatever your choice, you end up being as completely satisfied as I. Happy DVD recording!
I really like the carrying case. The camera fits great in it with a little room for extra batterys. The only thing I would have liked is a side pouch or area to put the instructions for the camera. Not enough room for that
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.
Perfect size for the Altec-Lansing IM-600 portable speaker system. I pop it in, pack it into my suitcase and head to the airport. It's one of my best purchases, aside from the speaker itself.
After 3 months of use I am a huge fan of this Nikon camera. The battery has only drained once and it gave me ample warning before shutting down. It's ease of operation and small size, with a well designed handle, allows one to hold it with one hand securly. The VERY best feature is the quality of the photos it takes, especially in "auto mode". I've printed high quality photos on my very basic printer using glossy paper. It goes everywhere with ease. Personally, it's better than any camera I've seen.
I recently purchased this for my 17' HP dv7 series pavilion notebook and it fits just right. I would venture to say that it probably wouldn't fit any older or thicker models.
This model had a firmware issue (failure) right out of the box. Found on the internet that this is the case with this model. Wasted no time exchanging the printer. Purchased a P2015dn instead. Also bought a Kingston 256MB DIMM for $30 (not the $599 DIMM from HP). The P2015dn is working great... so is the memory DIMM. I use a Mac.
I needed some speakers to replace some factory speakers that were 16 years old. Perfect fit and sounds much better now. Great value!
Item description specifically stated it came with a Remote Control and a Manual. I only recieved the Receiver! This was not a FAIR transaction!
I gave it a rating of 1 because that was the lowest choice available. Amazon didn't give me the option of a negative number. I received my first (of 3) as a gift & it lasted about 1 month before it completely froze up & stopped working. Because one corner of the cover refused to stay down, I optimistically hoped that it had been dropped and damaged in the store or in shipment, so I replaced it with an identical model. 2nd one worked for 11 months before it stopped working. Since it was under warranty for 1 more month, I sent it back. Whether iRiver replaced it with a new one or repaired the old one, I don't have a clue. I just received a player back from them without any explaination about what was done. It worked for about 2 months, before it stopped working. No attempts at resetting or reformatting have worked. So now all I have basically is a $300 paperweight. I will never buy from iRiver again.
it is a great motherboard but you have to be a little computer literate and you will be great!!! the overclooking and hardware monitoring software "uGuru" is very useful just take sometime and you will get the hang of it... you can update the BIOS with one click (don't need to upgrade the BIOS if you don't have a good reason to do so) it is a dream (mine) board and a great motherboard... if you are a crazy geek who wants to know what's behind everthing and google's everything that is new to you.... then this is the board for you trust me you will be not only a Gamer but a very DAMMN good A+ technician to. the board has everything you want and don't want is has only one PCI expansion slot but it is SLI ready and when in SLI mode you get a boost of 32X (hence the name) instead of 8X or if your lucky 16X with other boards. it has a great cooling system and two fans which pulls out the heat to the back... it is a strickly gaming board.......... so get it!!!!!!!!!!1
Easy to use and set up. However if you use a Compaq laptop with Hot Swappable Bays, you must disable Bay swap.exe in the startup menu or the software will lockup your computer. I called Kodak to solve my problem and they were very helpful! The pictures I've taken look great, and the one touch picture transfer makes it simple to transfer your pictures to your computer. The docking station is a great feature. The extra memory card is a must have! I also purchased another card so I can take pictures on vacation without running out of space!
Overall this is a great cd burner. My only problem with it would be if you wish to be on the network with the burner using NT server you may have some problems. I would not let this deter you from buying this burner especially if you will only be doing backups or other activities that don't require 100% access to the burner.
great portable mouse. i havent seen any flaws from this mouse yet. its responsive, looks very cute, is durable, and has a killer design. the usb reciever tucks in seamlessly into the mouse itself. installation was literally plug-and-play: 5 seconds. the buttons and scrollwheel feel very good. the manual poweroff (push all 3 buttons simultaneously) works well and will surely save battery life. ejecting the usb receiver automatically turns the mouse on while plugging it back in automatically turns the mouse off - clever. the mouse is also coated in a rubbery type of plastic coating: the same used on some cellphones. it feels very nice and grippy. the size of the mouse is quite small, but thats what makes it portable. if you want a bigger mouse, you would get a full-size desktop one. what you sacrifice in comfort for this one, is what you gain in convenience. perfect!
Not sure why all the complaints. I've had the device a couple weeks, put it to the test and it faired well.Sure, there could be some tweaks (which is why the 8100 is around the development corner) but all in all a great unit.Some complained about the traffic feature. Said they never received traffic updates. I guess if you're in a rural area you may not, but to be honest, I'm only concerned about traffic on the highway as that's the biggest drain on the time.I've received several traffic updates. To my surprise, I was about 3 blocks from the highway route when I received an 'audio' update "traffic alert, please view screen". It informed me that there was slow traffic about 3 miles ahead. Gave me the option to ignore update, or reroute. I decided to reroute and it took me on a side road around traffic and back to main highway. Other times, it simply showed me flashing traffic signs on the highway in various other directions.. basically, though not on your route, it simply allows you to see what's happening in case you want to manually change routes.Thought that was neat.Someone else pointed out the start up as being slow. Yeah, when you first turn the unit on it doesn't automatically have a signal and each time you power off/on again you have about a 1 minute delay while the unit it finding a signal. I didn't find this to be a deal breaker. I think if you're traveling you don't know where you are anyway, so to sit in the car a couple secs while it finds a signal is no great hardship. Once locked it was locked. I didn't loose a signal under bridges/tunnels/or wooded areas which was great.If you're in unfamiliar areas you need a couple secs to gain/regain your bearings anyway, so why so impatient?My only complaints, again no deal breaker, was the 7100 should have come w/built in fm transmitter, but as I said, that allows them the opportunity to come out with the upgraded 8100 model (surprise, surprise it has a built in transmitter).Lastly, the routing is a bit ugly at time. When I was out of town, the routing was fine...(guess if you don't know the area you don't know if short cuts exist) but when I try to map to an outlet about 10 miles away...the first route try's to take you a couple blocks over, and back to the main highway when from my cul-de-sac it's a straight shot out and to the main highway.However, they indicate the patch to be released this month will address the fugly routing issues.I gave a 4 out of 5 simply for the last two issues. No matter what routing issues, it still routed me where I asked.Good Job!!
This is a great quick release adapter. It is well built, easy to use and the price just cannot be beat. You could pay near $80.00 for the Velbon QRA-635L, but why? An extra plate for the Velbon QRA-635L alone is around $45.00.Not only is it good on a tripod, but even on a camera flash bracket. Don't you just hate fumbling with the screw attachment connecting the camera to the bracket? With this quick release bracket, do it once and f'rgetta 'bout it. That's what I did. I highly recommend you do it, too!
It was my first time using verbatim dvds and they work very great. In fact they worked better then some other brands I've used before and they were at a great price too so can't argue with that. When I run out I'll will order them again.
I can't express how much I love this product. The combination of mp3 and CD systems in one revolutionized the way I looked portable music. I fully endorse and recomend it.
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.
This product was shipped very quickly and was very easily installed on the wall. It was just what I had been looking for to put the flat screen TV in the corner of the room above a chest.
I bought it, tried everything, now, it's not working at all. It's dead..don't buy this refurbished.
Well built case with accessible controls, even with 5mm gloves.Make sure you follow the directions when preparing for dive and keep the lense clean.
Very happy with these ear phones. Sound is great and I could not be happier. Great value as I have tried others for more money and these are the best by far. Thank you.
Overall, the unit is excellent. The quality of the pieces is extremely good -- the docking port connector looks identical to an Apple part.I have so far only used the transmitter in a 1986 BMW 325 sedan. The lighter port is beneath the dash and vertical and the car's antenna is at the rear of the vehicle. The quality of sound is generally very good -- you occassionally get some hiss and noise, but it is usually acceptable. I suspect that in most cars with a horizontal plug-in and an antenna near the front of the car that the sound quality would be even better.It is a very good product and worth the price. I would buy it again.
I have been using Casio Exilim 10.1 mega pixel cameras since they were first available.Great photos with lots of built features and controls to get the best shots you can compose.
I purchased this for my son's birthday. We started with the IPOD shuffle which was a great investment as well. The Apple GB iPOD however is just so over the top better. It travels with us everywhere. My son's friends love to gather around an watch the weird videos that he find and down loads. Anyway this was a wonderful gift to give.
First of all, it took over 2 1/2 weeks for the item to arrive from Hong Kong. When it finally did, the packaging was half open. The cord itself was severely damaged, missing large sections of the rubber coating, which had exposed the actual wiring inside. Needless to say, the cord doesn't work and is complete junk.
I bought this threw amazon.Awesome customer servicereceived in a dayawesome photography by an amateur photographer (me), only because of this camera!!
I wonder if the item varies from order to order, but the clip I received did not fit on a Garmin bean bag stand I purchased previously. Here's the best part: it doesn't even the suction part it came with.Be careful before buying.
Just got done installing this opener as a weekend project and it has wowed me so far. Quiet, efficient, and just what it said it would be. I had an awkward situation with high ceilings and a 5 panel 9 foot door. Works perfectly for an application like this.
Quiet, cheap, good airflow. No complaints, ordered 2 more to replace some louder fans in my machine. Cant go wrong
I purchased mine about 5 months ago and it has been a very handy addition to my tech room.The Picture in Picture (PIP) works great, and I have a security camera hooked up to the AV input. So now I can sit in my office, work or watch TV and also have the PIP of my front door.The monitor is very configurable with preset brightness settings or fine tuning available. Decent built in sound is nice, and the size and footprint are just right.
Gave this to the in-laws for Cristmas and they were taking pictures the next time we went to visit. Definitely buy additional memory, the internal memory is really more of a back-up.
This is a great product and at ~$125 it's a great value.The big unexpected plus is the simi-hard zip case that comes with the headphones. I knew it was included but didn't think much off it. Now I see it is real value added. These headphones are an expensive bit of equipment and unlike disposable earbuds that can be crushed in the bottom of your bag, they deserve a bit of protection.Other nice touches are the included adaptors and AAA battery. Realistically I've already got the adaptor I'll use, but it was a thoughtful addition; the AAA battery I've got too, but is another sign of the way the Audio-Technica approached the ATH-ANC7.Noise cancellation (aka: the reason you are looking at these)...These are very nice headphones, but not, nor expected to be, audiophile headphones. The feature-set seems geared towards the audio conscious commuter. Regardless of the intention that's why I got them and that's how I'll review them.1. Passive noise cancellation: These are serious headphones, put them on and the world fades into the background. This isn't quite like wearing ear-muff style ear protection (think heavy industry), but it's a lot better than the in-canal optional iPod headphones.2. Active noise cancellation: No questions asked, it works. The first time you flip that switch asking yourself "does noise cancelling actually work" you'll be pleasantly suppressed by the answer. The first time I tested these I was in a loud data center, I flipped the switch, I was in silence. It was just like being at home when the power goes out: suddenly all of the mechanical white-noise was gone.3. Active noise drowning: I'm not sure if this is a feature, a bug, or just a characteristic but it seems that turning on active noise cancellation amplifies the input. I've tried testing this in a silent room to control for the drop in background noise and I really do think it is amplification of the signal. I feel like this is a little bit of a sleazy design to trick people into thinking they are getting `better than silent' performance. Regardless, it's not a big problem for me.Now here's the but... On a loud subway these things are amazing at dropping out all of the random stuff in the background. If, however, two people sit down next to you and start talking you actually hear them MORE clearly than you would with the active noise reduction turned off. Because the system takes out all the background but seems to do nothing to conversations, the conversations around you sound much louder.Bottom line / where did that last star go?For an hour our two these things are comfortable. For much more than that I find them a bit uncomfortable, and increasingly so with time.The amplification of conversations could be a technical limitation or it could be a limitation of this particular implementation. Either way it's a downer.Finally pricing, at $125 the price is right. At twice that the price is not right.
I bought this speaker a couple of weeks ago and if I could give this thing a 11/10 I would. The sound quality on this thing is such a large leap over my previous center(a Yamaha that I got with a Home Theater in a Box set) I also upgraded my rear speakers to Polk Audio M3II's so it really helps the over quality of my surround sound. I already own some vintage Samsai SP-X9's for my fronts, so it's nice having some speakers that can keep up with it. I can not stress enough about NOT getting Home Theater in a Box sets. This is a mistake that I made twice before just forking out a little extra for a decent mid range receiver You're better off getting a good receiver, a center and two fronts then start upgrading from there(which the next step should be a sub woofer before you get your rears, IMO) I noticed a difference going from my old receiver with my current receiver, but I really didn't know what I was missing until now. I live in an apartment, so I couldn't possibly imagine going any more high end with my set up. Games sound amazing(just got done playing God of War 3 in 7.1 PCM), the movies I've tested on Blu-Ray sound crystal clear and music is far superior to just about anything I've heard. I actually bought this speaker off Ebay for a low price but the quality of it I would easily pay $150 for it if I had to. The last thing I mention is that like other reviews have stated, this thing is BIG. I have a 50" Plasma and this thing looks massive mounted above that so it might be something to consider if you are pairing it with a smaller TV. I mean seriously, the front end is actually bigger than my receiver. At the end of the day, it's the sound quality that matters most in a speaker, not the look so if you are upgrading a HTIB speaker, you are in for a surprise in the drastic leap in quality.
The device I have received does not work. I see absolutely no difference in the reception quality with/without the device. It looks to me it is broken. This is the second time I am experiencing a problem with devices ordered online which are not factory sealed.
I expected a tack sharp, fast lens with excellent autofocusing...and guess what? It does all those things very well indeed. It also makes for very clean shots straight into the sun. Almost no reflections are present in the end photos. Geometry is the best of all the lenses I own.This is the fastest lens I own. Playing with a shot at f1.4 is tight depth of field on a whole new level. I shot a pic of my daughter at f1.4 at a distance of about 24'. She appeared to be facing me almost directly. One eye was in focus and one was out. All the rest of her face was out as well. I have found that portraits where you want the background as out of focus as possible at best shot at about f2.8This lens will meet or exceed all of your expectations.
Contrary to the terrible sound that others have been claiming, I think that these are among the best headphones I have ever owned in terms of sound quality (and I consider myself an audiophile). The noise canceller ups the bass quite a bit (if you happen to like that kind of thing) and muffles out all surrounding conversations. My only problem with them is the design of the noise canceller. The switch is hard to use and the cord is barely long enough for the canceller to make it to my belt loop. Also, I dunno what you guys have been saying, but I have always been able to use the headphones with or without a battery in the canceller. I bought these when they were a new model for $50 and I still think it was worth it. It's been 2 years with them now and they are still great.
Within two months the dock stopped getting power. I tried buying a new AC Adpater power source, but the problem was obviously with the unit itself. Kodak said, "too bad. you can send it in for repairs." Hardly worth the trouble. Not crazy about the C330 camera either.
I have long been a fan of Logitech mice/trackballs, having used them exclusively on my home PCs since the mid-1990s. I had been using the MouseMan Wheel for several years, and was been quite happy with it, but wanted to try a cordless mouse to clear up some of the wire clutter on my desk.Since I had been happy with the MouseMan Wheel, I went online and searched for the Cordless MouseMan Wheel (which had been discontinued by the time I bought it 2 years ago). It is very similar in contour to the MouseMan Wheel, angled perfectly for a right-hander. It was slightly heavier than the MouseMan Wheel, but I adjusted to that within a week. The button feel is nice, better than the corded MouseMan Wheel. As with the corded version, the thumb button is in the ideal location, and can be programmed to perform any one of a number of actions - I programmed it for double-clicking, so that I never have to double-click the mouse, which reduces strain on my forearm. I liked the mouse so much that I purchased another one to use at work.
I have used this 50 ft. cable now for a few months and have not notice any type of interference or lack of speed. It seems to be performing as specified.....now if it only survives the heat of a Texas summer, as it's run thru the attic!!!
Two days after I ordered the camera, the store called me and told me that the camera was out of stock. They were very embarrassed, but made up for it by sending me a 1GB memory disk. I reordered the camera through Amazon and received it just in time to use it on a trip.
Excellent sound from my I-pod Shuffle, whether it be music or audio books. I listen to them at work and it blocks the outside sound very well. I have had no problems with them so far, but it's only been a month. I take fairly good care of them, and don't workout with them. I really like the bass it delivers and it sounds great with music that doesn't have a lot of it.
The ADA-305 powercube speaker ensemble shipped with my new computer, and I must say, I was completley blown away by the sound. I use them in conjunction with a Soundblaster Live! and I have never in my life heard better audio from PC speakers. It really isn't even fair to call them PC speakers, since they sound just as good as my AIWA reciever that I have in my living room. The bass is unbelievable, and the range goes from quiet to LOUD. The speakers emulate a 3d sound from only two towers, and the surround effect must be heard to be believed.
Overall i must say that im very pleased with this set. I have compared it to other LCD televisions and found that it is easy to set up and its picture is equal to much more expensive sets.
Buy this. Works well and a good deal for the money.
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.
To make a very long story short, this SD card failed on me in my Canon SD 400 just before entering Yellowstone NP (I've never been before) on a perfect morning in late July '05. I had to purchase a disposable camera in the park and then buy a replacement Lexar SD card at a Walmart. The Lexar works perfectly, several hundred pictures later.To make another long story short, their online tech support is poor as well. They sidestep issues and give canned responses. While trying to convince them that the card is dead and that I need an RMA, I received the same canned e-mail answer twice. They kept recommending a 3rd party product to recover the data, but my laptop doesn't see the SD card (it's dead!!!). Sandisk will not recover the pictures for you. They offered two other 3rd parties that could do recovery -- one is $125 for a "chance" or $395 for a guarantee. Forget it!!After two cases and several e-mails, I finally have been "approved" for an RMA.I have learned my lesson. I will never leave home without my Lexar card again.
Just got this product a few days ago and use it primarily for my office...I've always liked Belkin products and this one does not disappoint. It has a very simple design but is very utilitarian - especially for an office where we all have power adapters of all shapes and sizes -- the top row of outlets have dust covers and accommodates regular size plugs just fine such as those on your iron for example -- and the side outlets accommodate others such as those power bricks for USB hard drives and laptops and cell phone chargers -- it has a loop connected to the power cord that acts as a cable management system...which is neat but I don't use it and the 8 outlets are perfect with room left over for all the gizmos I have on my desk. Great product -- great price under $20...and of course the surge protection is a BIG plus :)
This cooling fan is great especially if you have a replacement fan on a video card, connected to the system fan plug. There's a 4-pin Molex adapter to power the fan and a 3-speed manual switch.
This product arrived on time; actually ahead of the scheduled window for delivery. It was in perfect condition. I am using it as a backup drive via a USB-to-PATA cable. Tested it twice and found no bad sectors. Price was very reasonable, better than expected. Highly recommend this dealer, based on my experience.
Just returned from a week-long vacation and only had to charge the battery once. It had plenty of power to do all our recording for the whole week. I highly recommend this battery for your JVC Camcorder. I have the 60 GB GZ-MG630AU and this battery is a perfect match.
I bought the table for my wife to do her homework. The table was easy to assemble but is a little unstable,
how hard would it be to have an "aux" position on the selector dial? I am constantly switching back and forth from radio to iPod input and it's a pain to have to fish around behind the unit to plug or unplug the aux. cable for the radio. I absolutely love these radios, though, and wouldn't trade them for anything. I know it wouldn't look as "slick", but even putting the aux. jack on the front would be an improvement.Update: I agree with everyone - the new prices are absurd. I bought 2 Model 1s for $85 new, and an iPal for $120. I would not buy any more of these at the current prices. I would lower my star rating if I could.
I was a little skeptical about my miniDv cam having add ons but i was impressed. They shipped everything in good protected packages and my order was worth my money. Thanks again.
Was perfect, then simply ceased to work one day. Tried with Mac and PC, neither will recognize the device and Windows explicitly states that it has "malfunctioned".Finding a non-crap enclosure is tough!
Got these for traveling overseas. We needed something that worked on batteries. 2 AA batteries lasted the whole week of vacation in Central America. I love that these pack down pretty small & seem sturdy. I thought the quality was great for the price. No, these are not high-end but they did the job perfectly.
I have seen this warning before, but I didn't expect it out of Lenmar. After all, they make batteries for all kinds of uses. A shorter battery would fit everything and could be compressed in with a spacer if too short.There are many reviews at camera sites where aftermarket Li-Ions are too long and won't let a camera close properly.I bought this to fit into my GPS. Wrong!! It is probably 1/8-3/16" too long. I am really disappointed. Also, the charging unit does not line up with both the + and - terminals. They use a system where the standard negative terminal lines up with a pin. However, there is a small whole toward the center of the battery where a center pin actually contacts the positive side. The rechargeable Li-Ion for my GPS does not have the center hole, so I cannot even charge it externally. This was a must for travelling since this comes with a 12V vehicle adapter.That said, it may be done so that some moron does not try to recharge a standard lithium battery instead of a Li-Ion. It woul be a heck of an explosion!!The problem now is will another brand of Li-Ion work. I.e., will it have the center pin hole and will it be shorter? Nobody shows those specs.
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 did a lot of research before making this investment and thus far I am VERY pleased with this set. Extremely easy to set up and the picture is amazing....I have not even tapped the HDMI yet and am getting great quality from S-video and component video. Be sure to read all the reviews here, cnet, and circuit city has to offer....they are helpful when trying to choose b/t similar models. There are lost areas in blacks, but you quickly get used to them. I am using cox cable and most channels are very nice, but there are a couple channels with weak reception. Beyond 6-8 feet most everything looks awesome.The item arrived 10 days ahead of schedule despite the fact that I used the free super saver shipping. Very pleased with the service from Amazon and would look here to purchase electronics in the future.Lastly, I just mounted the TV and it looks great on the wall even when turned off. Very nice, modern cabinet makes it easy to disply and it blends into the room.
I bought this player because of the combination of 30 GB hard disk mp3 player and fm-radio. The positive details are mentioned in many reviews. All in all I'm very satisfied with the purchase, although I think the player is a little bit to heavy, if you want to go jogging with it. Sometimes it crashes, if it gets moist from sweating. Compared to the I-Pod there are not so many useful accessories. You can not play songs while the Accu is recharging.
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.
I bought these headphones a few days ago. I have not heard any of the popping/clicking/buzzing noises that other reviewers mentioned. I think the sound quality is quite good and the noise canceling absolutely works. I bought these headphones for the sole purpose of plugging them into my computer to listen to music/radio at work so I am not moving around with them, but if I were walking around I would definitely find the battery case annoying - these are not headphones for working out. I also agree that they would not be comfortable to recline with, but I have never tried a pair of behind the neck headphones that would be very comfortable to recline in. They are not at all uncomfortable to me and I wear them every day on-and-off for 8 hrs. All-in-all these headphones were definitely worth the money I paid for them.
These are the best I ever owned. Its great to be able to see things so close up and clear. I got my money worth this time.
Let me first start off by saying I spent 180 dollars on these, and after the first few songs I played them with, they were already worth the money. I had used a pair of 50 dollar Sony plugs for about 2 years and they sounded alright with OK bass, but they started shorting out after a lot of use, so I moved on to a more expensive pair and bought the Shure E2C sound isolating headphones. They got good reviews and everything, but they definately were not worth the money! It also took me seriously forever to pick the right size material to insert into my ear. I could never get them to fit comfortably for more than 10 minutes! I would always find myself adjusting them, it was annoying! At first I thought I liked them, then I thought they sounded better with a different size plug, then I thought, "I can't even really hear the bass that well at all. The quality was good but the bass would get distorted sometimes, and it simply just wasn't really there." After about only a month of having enough with those, I sold them. I came across Ultimate Ears, and I was trying to make a decision between this pair the Pro or the less expensive pair that also concentrates more on the bass. Let me just say that I am a bass head, and after I ordered these, I felt worried that what if the other pair had better bass, but there is such a thing as too much bass believe it or not, especially for plug earphones. Right when I put these on, the comfort, the bass, the sound, the treble, everything is PERFECT! I can't be more satisfied. These seriously are the best sounding headphones I've ever had on. I also am a DJ, and I think these sound better than my big Technics MDR-V700 DJ headphones! They come with all different size pieces to put on the ends of the plugs, but I haven't even needed to try those sizes. I put the headphones on however they came in the box, and they seriously fit absolutely perfectly in my ear. They kind of suction into your ear for a perfect fit making them hard to fall out. The wire is a plus too because you can bend and wrap the chord around your ear any way you want! Seriously, these are worth it.
I love my 8x40 Nikon Binoculars. It brings objects in so clearly and concisely. I live on 34 acre property with lots of trees and enjoy watching the birds and the deer, etc. I have tried other binoculars but none compare to this one.
Brother SX-4000 Electronic TypewriterThe original typewriter that was ordered was defective, (carriage would not advance). A replacement typewriter was shipped and received fast. The second unit works nicely.
Really surprised at the little guy. It was cheaper than moth other BT mice and it works just as well as any other Laser mouse. It takes a bit to get used to the scrolling, but after a few weeks i'm not totally happy with it, but I can deal with it. It sure beats having to pack a separate mouse, and the batter life is great. I used it one day over 5 hours straight without an issue, and haven't seen it die yet. I have found that maybe once every few days it will just stop working, but i just pop it in the card slot and pull it right back out and its good to go. Its not bad enough to really complain about, but I wanted to mention it. All in all, one of the best little things I've bought in a long time. Very satisfied!
The product was delivered on time and it was new and packed.It was a very good choise to by it at Amazon.
Can I give this zero stars?I saw a bunch of one-star ratings, but a couple of people said that the latching issues were just a matter of user training and this was a really cool case, and you really need it, and.... I was silly enough to buy it. I should have paid attention to the fact that more people give this made-in-China piece of work one star than any other rating. DOH! Give me the Homer Simpson award!This case is flimsy. Period. Shame on Amazon for sending it in a bubble bag. Mine was dented from day one. But set Amazon's inadequate packaging aside for a second (which another buyer complained about). This sorta misses the point that the case itself is cheap! I'd have dented it using it normally in a matter of days!The latch is problematic. Sometimes it hangs on tenaciously, other times it pops open when you just look at it. The locking operation is based on two sets of plastic tabs which are at 90 degree angles to each other. One set opposes side-thrust. The other set opposes opening forces. The better-engaged set wins, and usually that's not the set that keeps it shut. There is no real "home position" that you can feel that says the case is truly, properly closed. There probably never will be such a position due to the design that Palm chose. The spine consists of two parallel hinges about 1/4" apart that make for a loose-and-goosey structure to the case. Will some of the cases work? Sure. Those went to the five-star guys. Can typical Chinese manufacturing and quality standards ASSURE YOU that YOU will get one that works? No way. The design concept is not consistently manufacturable given the methods used. (Yeah, I'm an engineering and ISO 9000 guy).How do you feel about bulk? The case easily doubles the volume occupied by your PDA in your purse or pocket. I don't know about you, but my ego doesn't demand a whacking great PDA to impress my friends. Slimmer is better in my book.Use the leatherastic (or is it pleather?) PDA flap that comes with your Palm and save your money. Even spending it on 24 basic McDonald-burgers will be more gratifying than this engineering wonder!
Nobody I know of has ever heard of these speakers, they all buy Altec Lansing, Monsoon, Labtec, Cambridge, etc... When I found these and got a good deal on them, I thought I would be playing catch-up to my friends (even though the Watt statistics hinted otherwise). Let's just say that the sound is amazing, and my roommate with this $100+ speakers is very jealous of my gigantic Yamaha subwoofer. These speakers don't look like much, but the sound is crisp, complete, and the bass is indeed something to brag about.
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.
These towers are functional and very versatile. They are free standing or you can mount them to a wall; they come with screws and drywall anchors. I really don't know what else you'd want in a DVD tower: they fit a lot of DVDs, they're sturdy, they look good, and they hold more than DVDs! I've used them free standing and I recently mounted them to my drywall. I can confirm that they DO hold Blu-rays: PS3 games and BR movies, fairly well. I also have some bigger DVD/BR cases that hold multiple disks and, with the help of some wire cutters or dykes, you can easily modify these towers to accomodate them. There are handles on the top so that the towers can be moved around easily (if you're into that) and the base keeps them standing well on carpet. They're also welded well and they aren't too heavy.-D
My Visor Edge is my first handheld and I love it. I was an experienced user of Outlook and regularly printed out my address book and calendar -- now I don't need to. It is easy to use (I find the stylus simple to remove contrary to other people) and it is pretty. More importantly I actually use it. I just read the book &quot;Piloting Palm : The Inside Story Of Palm, Handspring, And The Birth Of The Billion-Dollar Handheld Industry by Andrea Butter &amp; David Pogue and it gave me insight into the challenges of designing such a useful thing. If you love to read and love your handheld, I recommend the book. And I recommend the Visor Edge. In terms of software for it, the best one I've found is SplashMoney which is more sophisticated than the &quot;expense&quot; program supplied by handspring. SplashMoney from SplashData lets you enter information and it is transferred into your Quicken program. Saves a lot of going through receipts.
This print server was recommened by the techie at D-link, for my printer/scanner. I took a chance, bought it and hooked it up. By following the instructions, every thing went fine, and with in minutes I had 4 computers printing to it. It works great, no glitches, no problems. The scanner portion also works well. I haven't figured out how to print multilple pages to the same file yet. Overall, this is a fine print server, and does just what its suppose to with nno problems.
This is the nicest printer I've ever owned. I have a Sony DSC-P9 digital camera and use the printer's memory stick slot to download my photos. This process is a bit slower than downloading from my camera, but the convenience outweighs the slight increase in download time. Print quality is excellent.
Wow, is Apple really that desperate? The original Shuffle was bad enough, but now they go and make another one! Now I don't have this, but it's pathetic just by looking at it. $79.99 for this thing. Who in their right mind (if you have one) would buy this remake of an already pathetic excuse for a portable music player for $80 when the Samsung YP-K3JQB is a measly $100 currently on Amazon?! The ONLY people who would get this shuffle instead of the amazing E250 are those can't stand the fact that Apple has finally made something completely unacceptable (well, the Nano was pretty darn close), those who keep saying that "they don't need a screen", and those who are so braindead that they get anything that has the "Apple" logo on it.Yeah, I know, I'm stupid. I don't know what I'm talking about. In a way, I like this more than the other Shuffle. It's cool the way you can just clip it anywhere and go. But something as bad as the original shuffle should NOT be remade. It should be totally discarded, and make a completely new iPod. , and you obviously can't make a new shuffle WITH a screen. The price is ridiculous, it STILL doesn't have FM or recording or even a screen (the lack of a screen is the "key feature" of the Shuffle, but it's really the key blunder). It's obvious why they don't add the radio or voice recorder: they want to be totally separate from the other music players. It's obvious. Well, I hope you enjoy my review.0 of 3,000,000 found the following review helpfulsigh...As a closing note, I'd like to show you my beautiful poem. It's very appropriately called "iPods are Rip-offs"IPods are Rip-offsby Michael MarcopolusThe iPod's not the only music player you can get,It's just that there are MP3 players people have not met.If they just knew what the other players had in store for them,They'd know the iPod stinks so bad it came from a pig's pen.The iPods soar to the top of the list of MP3 players like kites,But why not get a better player with more gigabytes?SanDisk and Creative have some pretty decent devices,Yet people cling to iPods even with their retarded prices.The SanDisk Sansa E200 has many, many things,An FM radio, recording, and movies make it the king of kings.Does the iPod Nano have this stuff? No, it does not!The Nano lacking all these features is definitely its weak spot.The Creative Zen Micro Photo also kills the Nano for an amazing deal,It has so much more for so much less that it's basically unreal.Radio, recording, and replaceable battery make it a better player,For less than the Nano...are you kidding? It's definitely a Nano slayer.There's a player that blows the iPod Shuffle into outer space,It's called the Samsung YP-U2 and it definitely earns its place.FM tuner, voice recorder, and screen make it a great buy,The fact that the Shuffle doesn't have these things should make Steve Jobs cry.The Creative Zen Vision: M is better than the Ipod Video,Better screen, more features, and better value make it glow.The fact that the Vision: M is thicker doesn't really matter,The features are what make the Vision: M unimportantly fatter.So you see, my friends, the iPod is a waste of precious time,The fact that Apple cheats you out is basically a crime.They make their iPods fragile just to make them really "cool",Anyone who buys one is just a ridiculous crazy fool.Facts1. Ipods are MP3 players. It seems like people want to separate iPods from other MP3 players. Can iPods play MP3's? If so, it's an MP3 player.2. The Creative Zen Vision: M is pretty much the same thing as the iPod with video, but the Zen has much, much more. It has an FM tuner (FM recording), voice recorder, better screen (262,144 colors as opposed to 65,000-very big difference),
One reason to buy circumnaural (around the ear) headphones is to reduce environmental sound.These headphones block nothing at all....nothing. I can hear the environment just as easily as if they were not on.Otherwise, adequate for the price...nothing special.
This filter lets you view the moon up close without hurting your eyes and ruining your night vision. It also lets you see it more clearly. Highly recommended.
I purchased the "Targus AWE 14US Notebook Stand with Removable Chill Mat" as a gift for my fiancee this past Christmas. She is very particular and as usual I researched all available notebook stands(to facilitate using a laptop comfortably in bed or anywhere away from a desk/table). The Targus AWE 14US was the best I found...not only was it a notebook stand...but it incorporated a chill mat, which I thought was an ingenius innovation. I researched chill mats and did not find anything as versatile as the Targus model. I ordered it and on Christmas day I found out how close Targus came...and no cigar! At the bottom of the stand, there is a rail that serves as a "stop" or cradle for the laptop, to keep it in place sitting square. What kills me, after using numerous laptops, is that Targus-a HUGE name in laptop accesories-must have scrimped on the market research on this feature. The rail blocks the mousepad...I mean it runs right in front of where the mousepad is located on any laptop I have ever used. You are left trying to access the mousepad between the bottom of the rail and the bottom edge of the stand! There is not even the redeeming quality of a retractable "stand" of some sort for an external mouse to be utilized.Then, as if that wasn't a deal-breaker, the chill mat power cord jack that accepts power from the laptop USB is intermittent. The fans are really quiet... I mean really quiet which is a great feature; the laptop cooling fan generates more noise than the chill mat. When you realize, however, that they aren't working as they should because the power jack is cheap and does not have good connectivity, you find yourself constantly checking the fans for operation....because you cannot hear the fan operation. Finally, the chill mat does not take into consideration that newer laptops or replacement batterys have a protruding, rounded bottom to them-the bottom of these laptops are not flat from front to back. The laptop will not sit flush on the stand making it less apt to sit in place.The Targus AWE 14US Notebook Stand with Removable Chill Mat looks very cool and versitile....but it's not. What it is, is a dissapointment and a hassle, as you will be returning it just as I did! :-(
I purchased this camera to keep an eye on my house while away. So far it has delivered for over a year. Also has helped to finger those who don't pick up after their dogs!!!Setup was straight forward, until it came to the part of connecting over the WAN (for viewing from work). Don't know why anyone would think that WIRELESS means not having to run wires for power. Oh yeah, that guy who gave it 2 stars :)This camera is not for the meek if you to go through more than 1 router. You need to understand quite a bit about networking to get this to happen.All that said, customer support was excellent and they put me on the right track. I am going to buy another for the back and I tried to see if I could find something less expensive, but you give up a lot. So here's my list in order of importance:Pros:- Free DNS Account (this would cost you otherwise)- Totally browser based so can be viewed from iMac, PC or Linux box- Alarm I/O, which I use to trigger the camera to preset view area- On-board storage via SandDisc- email alerting- motion detectionCons:- Clumsy playback!!! when on frame 244/1000 and you hit play, it starts from 1.Should be able to take a date and time and find the frame for you- No optical zoom. At 640x480, having 10x Digital Zoom just gives grainy video.I'll take 2x optical zoom and give up 10x digital- Cannot zoom on a preset
This is my 3rd pair. I've been using these for work for years. They stay in place on on my head so much better than the in-ear type. They are durable and take alot of abuse. You can wear a beany or hearing protection over them easily.
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!!
I originally got this lcd from my dad. He wasn't using it, so I decided to use it. When I had plugged it into power and my computer I tried it. One word describes my thought when it was on: WOW! This screen had amazing quality, and I have proof. This is true because my computer ( an IBM thinkpad T42) had a screen with a resolution of 1400x1050 and even though this lcd had much less pixels, it still had amazing clarity. I personally think this is one of the best screens available.
...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.
Bought this because another review said they were using it with their keyboard and mouse, but it constantly switches ports without me touching the button. I'll be in the middle of typing something and it'll just switch to the other machine. It even does it when my laptop is on standby!
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 love this TV and everyone that has seen it has been impressed. No complaints. PS3 and Xbox 360 look terrific with this TV.
First off, I'll admit it, I'm a bit anal when it comes to my music. However, all I wanted was radio-quality sound with the iTrip. What did I get? I got a good amount of buzzing, humming, and electronic interference. I have been able to find "empty frequencies" however, humming and a loud annoying bass boom negate any good things about the iTrip. It zaps energy from your iPod like none other, too. Sure it looks sleek and nice, but this device is all show and no go. I'm off to put in the extra cash to get a nice Monstar iCarPlay transmitter and expect great things in comparison to such a dissappointing product.
This is the same memory card that I yuse in my own camera. I didn't need a reader because the one I bought came with one. Excellent value and San Disk is a reliable brand.
I was excited about this product, mostly because I didn't want to deal with wires and my laptop (last generation powerbook 12 inch). However, the dock is wide enough that you can't use the other usb input.
Worked fine with Win7. No problems at all. Connecting cable to printer and then inserting to PC USB results in "new device found" and the usual steps to configure new device. Maybe WinXP was a hassle, I have no idea, but Win7 OK. So good old HP Laser still plugging away with new PC.
I switched from using hard plastic CD/DVD cases to these soft plastic cases. These soft plastic cases are much better because they do not break and seem to be more resistant to scratches. One of the things I like best is that I do not have to worry about the CD/DVD coming lose inside the case and falling out. This has happened to me several times with the hard plastic cases.
I looked around for quite awhile for a good size TV with alot of features, a great price and excellent picture quality. We are several weeks into havign this thing and couldnt be happier.Thsi TV has two HDMI ports on it, and a ton of other rca jacks on the back as well as several component video jacks..so your covered.We got the matching stand that goes along with this and setup was pretty simple. Both products werent all the heavy so moving them around wasnt all that bad.If I had to do it again I woudl still get this TV as the quality is unbelievable especially for the price. You wont be dissapointed.
Got this cable for under $5 during a lightning deal. Compared to the 2 other optical cables that we have, this is a much better build quality (The others came with products, so they weren't very expensive). This cable has caps for the optical ends that are connected to the cable itself, so no losing them. I didn't experience any fit issues like others have. I used it to connect a PS3 and an Onkyo surround system. Obviously its only 3 ft, so don't buy it and expect longer, but that was all I needed so I give the cable 5/5 stars.
Received the camera very quickly and very pleased with how it operates. Still learning about all the camera functions. Love it and still learning.
Look to be a high quality cable to me its thick but the yellow strip say audio ?? regardless the cable work and work well
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.
Before i bought this, I had no idea there was such a thing as a 'SD HC' card, and that my camera didn't take them. Ah, well... I'm only out a couple dollars.
I purchased this unit (as a Christmas present to myself) to replace a VCR, and to have DVD playback in my den. After just under one year of use, I have no significant complaints (perhaps I've just been much luckier than other reviewers). Unlike other reviewers, I've had no trouble with this unit eating tapes, in fact it plays them back in very high quality; same with the DVD side (I've actually been able to play DVDs on this unit that my older, but more expensive RCA unit would not play).Also, I'm unsure about the complaint another reviewer had regarding not being able to turn off VCR timer recordings, once set. I've had no such problem; resetting or eliminating programming is easy, ONCE you get the hang of it.Which brings me to my complaints, of which I do have a few. Setting up VCR recordings is not very intuitive...luckily, I have dealt with just such a beast in a Symphonic brand VCR that my place of employment uses (from the appearance of the user interface, I'd assume that Philips also manufactures Symphonic). Still, for a new user, it would be rather confusing, to say the least. Also, I am NOT a fan of the remote control (which you MUST use in order to set up timer recordings). And, of all the things NOT to have on a remote, there is no eject mechanism, for either the VCR or DVD player; such an option seems pretty basic, IMHO.Overall though, 4 stars from this user!
Product arrived on or before the date promised and was OEM as advertised,the price was better than any other vendor that I found
I've had my speakers for over a year, they work great. They were meant to be crappy speakers until I could do enough research to get some nice ones, instead I kept these and invested in a better pair of headphones. These speakers are great, you get what you pay for.
Bought this to use with my Celestron Super Giants. Tripod is beefy enough to handle the work.The head has a nice motion but the binos are still to heavy (156oz/9ish pounds).Will most likely upgrade the head. Rest of the tripod is great.
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.
The only complaint I have is that you have to raise and lower the volume with the remote by pushing the button for each increment vrs just holding the button.
The specifications for this antenna states it will pull digital signals in with a 70 mile range. I installed this in a wooded area 40 miles away from Seattle. It does not recieve diddley. what is not mentioned is that UHF is line of sight, so it does not work for my application. I now have a $100 Roof Clothes Hangar. this Antenna may work wonderful in the big city
My wife and I bought this system and hooked it up to a standard sony dvd player. We had tried a pioneer dvd player and a panasonic dvd player, neither of which left us with a satisfactory result (the pioneer was really bad). I gave it four stars because it doesn't have an equalizer (granted, it's supposed to be used on a computer) and there's no remote(same deal). But the sound is wonderful, even with classical music, which is a big deal. I listen mostly to jazz (keith jarrett, brad mehldau, branford marsalis, etc.), and it sounds great. Definitely worth the price.
I can't beleive anyone has the bare faced cheek to slag this player off, I have been through soooo many different brands and styles of player and this one is just the dogs!My housmate has the equivolent I-Pod video device, a nice piece of kit, bit slimmer than the Creative player bu for me I-Tunes is pants and the battery life is shocking.Everything about this player is superb, do not buy anything else if you are considdering an mp3 player.
The Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitter for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black) does NOT work with the first generation iPODs. I found this out the hard way via a technical support call to Belkin after I bought this item as a gift to my wife. I assume the reference to 1G in this listing is a typo.
I purchased this item because of many positive reviews about it. If it works for others, great, but it didn't even work on some of my slightly scratched disc's & it's a pain to use. I would of sent it back, but I forgot about it & it went past 30 days. What a waste of money!! I suggest going to a local used CD/DVD store & get your items resurfaced their (if you have one). It's allot cheaper than this junker.
I bought one pair for my husband. He said they worked fine! He has used them for a few months and never had any complaints.
This unit is difficult to set up. Auto config for speakers does not work. Manual is a joke. Sound quality is poor to bad. I would not buy another Onkyo product. I am back to Sony next time.
Slim but spacious! This replaces my backpack laptop carrier because it can fit where the big backpack cannot. Lots of room but also has plenty of built-in carriers that detach to load or unload.
So I have been using in-ear headphones for about 5 years now cause I am a drummer and I do some studio work on the side for local bands. I am pretty tough on equipment so I have always bought cheaper headphones cause they break fast and within the warranty. First time I bought these I love them! Two speakers controlled with a passive crossover gives those highs and lows, and in general the mids fill out because of such. The only real problem I have with these headphones (and this is the ONLY problem): where the cable attaches to the earphone the mount piece between the cable and earphone can come undone and can rip out which takes the small cables inside with it and destroy the earphone. I have had this happen twice but within warranty limit. So overall if you have the money I would recommend them
Love the versatility of this lens, being able to go out with just one lens attached is just great imo. The depth of field is nice, as is the focal range. Ok so the auto focus is a little slow, but for the price I paid, I can live with that. Some reviewers have complained about the plastic mount on this lens, but it's not that bad. I mean the idea is to not be constantly switching between lenses right?, therefore you shouldn't have to put too much stress on the mount right?What do you want for the money? it's cheaper than the Nikon lens for goodness sake, and considerably lighter! Overall the Tamron is a great all purpose walk around lens. Get one if your on a budget, you won't be disappointed with the range or the image quality it produces.
I bought these headphones so that I could listen to internet radio without disturbing others. I chose this headset particularly because it had volume control independent of the computer, a great convenience factor for me. I did not particularly care about the sound quality although it's fine for my purpose. Having said that, the base is emphasized a little more than I would have liked and there is no way to adjust it. That's ok; I would buy them again.
I'm a computer programmer and I use all those funky buttons on the keyboard all day long. I appreciate the layout of the page-up, home, end keys and such. If you do a lot of typing, I think you need an adjustable keyboard. Those Microsoft and Logitech split keyboards are poor substitutes. You've still got to make sure to stretch and take breaks; the keyboard isn't a miracle. However, I would not be able to do my job with a normal keyboard.
iCarPlay works great in regions where there is little congestion of radio stations in the 88.X FM frequencies. The built-in charging feature is a nice addition and great when driving long distances. In areas like New York, the reception becomes less satisfying since there is static and other signal inhibiting sounds. But you can still hear the music. I end up hunting for the right frequency with the least amount of disruption which is a pain especially when driving. So I like the device but the right conditions need to prevail for it to be totally enjoyable.
I expect a few things of a receiver: sound, ease of use, with style a low 3rd. the sound is ok. not much difference from my 20 year old low end receiver which I got for about the same price (20 years ago); This is not a high end receiver. Its solid in the middle/low-middle. It comes with VMX which makes music sound either like you are in a tin can or in a bad music hall. Its nightmarish for punk, techno, rock. Merely annoying for Mahler. The system is not easy to use. There is a manual - you will need to memorize it unless all you do is listen to CDs. You also get a large remote control device that you must use for every thing you want to do. Want to listen to FM go get the remote. Changing from CD to VideoAudio to Phono to FM get the remote or put post-its on the hard to read buttons. You can;t scan for FM AM stations w/o the remote. My box had a horrible plastic smell took about 1 week to disipate. Another issue is the power outlets are both Switched off when the unit is powered down. My 20 year old receiver works much better but it is only worth $25.00 ; I don;t think this is worth much more than that.
There is not much to say about this product - it does what it's supposed to do. It's solid metal and feels pretty durable.There is a little vignetting at 18mm on my Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens, but zooming in just a hair fixes this. I don't consider this a design flaw, just a natural by-product of stepping up a filter. Maybe it could be avoided if the step-up ring was thinner, I don't know, but this might lose some durability.
These speakers are truly impressive. They sound as good as speakers that are much more expensive. These speakers represent a high quality item at a great price.
I bought two of these hubs and I have connected them at a distance of about 60 feet apart. I completely upgraded my 6 computer 10 Mbps system to 10/100 in about 1/2 an hour. Also, I upgraded in the middle of the day while the network was running and with little interruption to the workstations or the network. The only trouble I had was my own mistake. I couldn't get two of my computers NIC to run at the faster 100 Mbps speed only to later find that the hubs had automatically sensed that the NIC's were 10 mbps only. They work like a charm and so does my new fast network.
You really need a speedlite for that extra lighting and the Canon 430EX Speedlite is great
First of all, I love my XT. I wear it in my shirt pocket everyday at work. I can whip it out and take a picture in literally seconds. It has been said by a reviewer that it has "no self-timing mode. Nor is there a tripod mount."Well, that isn't right because I use both features. The tripod mount is on the bottom. The self timer is a menu function.The XT can been recharged by using the little stand that comes with it. The newer XG model has no such feature. Sad that they would take away such a nice ability to recharge by simply placing it back on the stand. That's why it was $100 cheaper, I guess.The only fault I can find is common sense... it has a little battery and a little flash. Don't try to illuminate an entire room full of people with it. Best used for close "fill in" flash. Still 5 stars in every respect.
I purchased this GPS back in April of 2006 and have been very happy with it since. It is not perfect, but you have to remember that this is not a dedicated street navigator or hicker GPS, it's a hybrid of the two and with that there are compromises.In the car: It is accurate and maps routes quickly 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time it either looses signal, has outdated maps (my update is ordered and on it's way as I type), or just slow processing for some reason. Of this 10% of the time I'd say only 2% of the time has this been an actual problem for me. The rest of the time I was able to simply guess what I needed to do next or it didn't matter at all. I have not found a perfect way of fixing the slow route calcuations, but the vast majority of the time this hasn't been an issue.On foot: One of the features that sold me on this was the fact that it had a long lasting battery and it was waterproof. Both qualities needed to be used for hiking. The only catch is you have to turn off the lock to roads, otherwise you will get some really confusing directions! Also it is difficult to program in destinations by coordinates as opposed to addresses, but it can be done (put in and address then change everything including the coordinates in the confirmation screen before hitting route!).On Boat: Haven't tested this as I don't have a boat, and haven't purchased the water based maps.Overall I'm very happy with this and looking forward to the map update. I wish it was a little faster on route calculating and map drawing, and that it was easier to imput exact coordinate points. It's still better than buying/lugging around 2 seperate GPS systems to me.
It is great. I love this case. Everyone should buy it!
works just like the one the ds came with.. now my kids wont argue over who gets to charge... lost one a month after we got them
The speakers are amazing. They are small and easy to move. They were exactly what I was looking for. I am very pleased.
This is my second Garmin. My first was an earlier generation version that had the same basic features, but was much bigger. There are many subtle improvements: First, of course, it is much smaller, but it has the same screen size. Second, it finds satellites faster and therefore maps more quickly. Third, it has a slightly better display. Finally, it mounts on the window a little more easily. When you consider that it does all this at a lower price than my first Garmin (which still works just fine) -- and that this particular model will even work in Europe -- this is a great little product.
I have had this program for years and have transfered some 600 + 45's to CD's and I am still working on transfering and cleaning more. My only problem is that I recently had a computer crash and I can't find my original program disk to reinstall and it is driving me crazy. I have also used the program to download music for videos that I have created. As a x-professional muscian I can't tell you how great this program is. If you have this program and don't like it, all I can say, is that you don't know how to use it.
This is a wonderfull maouse my last one lasted a very long time with abuse from my toddler lol Will buy again Thanks for the great low cost and fast shipping product.
Good but not great. A little larger and heavier than I had hoped. Not quite the power I was hoping for either, but this was my first pair of binoculars so I really did not know what to expect. Vision is clear when focused properly.
Great camera. I already own a digital Nikon DSLR but wanted to try the film experience and test what I have learned (and also what I have not) since I first grabbed my D80. This camera is very easy to use, lightweight.
I just bought this the other day. It is actually pretty good. Camera take pretty good picts. The video is not bad at all. The softwear is really easy to use. Great small size. Only thing is the speaker isn't very loud. I mean you can hear it but it just isn't the loudest thing. So in all this camera is really easy to use. Very basic for the beginner to the person who wants a basic camera to use.
I have been getting great shots and been able to drag the shutter in ways I only dreamed before. very happy with it.
I purchased this Phillips 42PFL7432D 42 " and I am very pleased. I don't know enough about what it can even do to rate it higher. I found it easy to use and I like the picture and and the ambilight. It has been a pleasure. I have to say I haven't hooked it up to HD yet and am just using a regular DVD player but I think it looks great. I'm sure when I finally get that together it will be so much more, but currently it is much better than what I had before
My family and I spent a week on a houseboat on the Mississippi River this summer, and we found these 2-way radios to be a great help in several areas. We used them to communicate between the cars on the road trip to the river, as well as passing through the locks on the river (used to communicate between the helm, aft, and stern of this large houseboat), and to stay in touch with any crew who heading into town to shop when we docked. We had also taken a small boat to use to check the depths at the sandbars before landing for the night, and these radios allowed us to stay in touch with them the whole time. We found these radios to be a great help, and I don't think we would consider going again without them. We had no problems at all.
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!
I purchased this product as a replacement for my dead iPod that was only about two years old. I had exceptionally high hopes for the Zen, considering its many functions and usefulness for airplane trips, etc., which I especially intended to use it for.Problems started from the beginning when I first turned it on. It immediately started on Recovery Mode and took a couple of hours to reboot to the normal screen that it was supposed to start on. Then my next problem was that when plugging the player into my computer to transfer files, there was a problem recognizing the player!After a while, my player did work. However, it was very slow and had to be restarted many times due to freezing. There were also many difficulties when trying to load videos and DVDs into the Zen. I emailed Technical Support and got all this shpiel about having to download a bunch of codecs and conversion and whatnot that I am not really familiar with (nor do I think any average person who just simply wants to watch videos and listen to music on occasion while on the go), and decided to scratch the whole idea of ever putting entire movies into my player.Finally, only after about a month of purchasing the Zen, the infamous "Firmware Problem" screen showed up every time I would turn my player on. The simple solution was only to reload the firmware that you could download from the Creative website. No matter which USB drive I plug in my player to reload the firmware, yet again the player was not recognized at all; therefore rendered completely useless and virtually impossible to fix it whatsoever. Again, I emailed Technical Support for help and they told me that the only thing left to do was to send it in to get fixed. Well, my warranty ran out, and fixing it would cost a whopping $137 - not worth it.To end this story, I got out my old iPod again, dropped it on the floor, and discovered that it started working again after a 3-month-long coma.
These are a great pair of ear buds, super sound, good fit and a price that can not be beat. The only downside is the offset leads to ear buds from the main cord. This creates an uneven "pull" on the shorter lead causing one bud to tend to pull out of the ear. If not for that I would have given it all five stars-exept for the poop rateing, what the hell is that anyway?
This would be my first actuall camera before this I bought all disposables, and knowing nothing about cameras except the very genral more pixels are better I ended up buying this one and I am glad I did. the camera is smaller than I thought it would be and takes really good pictures all I have done is set it to the highest resolution possible and put everything on auto with that done I just ran around taking random pictures and found I could read writing on a wall 30 feet a way in the picture. I have had no problem using it as a point and shoot type which thankfully is the reason that I bought it. the battery has yet too run out but I dont keep it on for great lengths of time. I have shot a couple of movies with it and it picks up voices really well with not much distortion that I could notice and from what I can tell the 7.1 MP are more than enough for any picture that I could take but the most importat feture that I like is the image stabalizer with that in place even my zoomed pictures with people and me moving come out very sharp. I took a picture of someone throwing darts and I could not only take a picture of the dart in the air, when I looked closer at the picture on my computer I could see the design on the fan of the dart. really nice smaller than I tought it would be, takes great pictures with hardly ever bluring and not much red eye or anything like that and pictures upload to my computer just by plugging it in basicly just no hassel good quality point and shoot camera I am very glad that I bought it
I had seen other reviews that this product was not a Cables To Go product, so I made sure I ordered directly from Amazon and not one of their other sellers. Boy, was I ticked when I received a CableTech cable in a bag with a "Cables to Go" label placed over the original label. It does not have the signature Cables To Go connectors/boots. I could have saved a couple bucks by ordering from one of the other sellers and gotten the same cable, or maybe even the correct cable. This cable may be just fine, but it was NOT what was advertised and what I paid for. Shame on Amazon!I had just ordered two 7 ft Cables To Go cables from Amazon and they are actual Cables To Go products. The quality is obviously better than this cable.
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.
Package arrived doubled boxed. Shipping box was acceptable, product box was mint. Immediately charged item for about 6 hours until the unit notified me the battery was fully charged. Turned on the unit but never got to the main menu. An error message saying, "HDD Read Error" appeared. A couple seconds after the message, the unit jumps into the FM Radio feature. I then attached the unit to my PC with the USB cable. WindowsXP failed to detect any connection. The only driver available is for Windows98. I spoke with two different Coby tech support people at different times of the day. Both had little computer experience and no Coby product experience, they're like temps hired to search through Coby's knowledge base. Just as Coby's troubleshooting tips and FAQ failed to help me, tech support failed as well. XP on my PC has never had an issue detecting USB devices in general nor different types of removable storage devices which this unit is supposed to behave like. This one's going back and I'm out the shipping both ways. The kicker, the product box comes sealed with Coby quality control stickers saying the item has been inspected to work, right! Btw, looking at the screen I concluded I would not enjoy watching video with this unit. (Draw a 2" diagonal and see for yourself.)
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'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.
I received this lens as part of a package on eBay, along with a Canon XTi. On paper it looked to be better than the Canon kit lens.The image quality is nice although not outstanding. The real gripe I have is that the auto focus is nearly useless. Most of the time, the focus is off just enough that the photo is too soft to be usable. (By "soft", I mean "out of focus". I know the difference between soft and short DOF.)Occasionally (maybe 10% of the time) the AF will go into what I call "thrashing." It will get near the correct focus and then it will jitter back and forth focusing just a bit close then too far, never settling on anything. I'm looking to unload it on eBay, but I doubt I will get enough money to make it worth the effort.
I ordered this through Amazon, which passed the correct order onto Crucial. Crucial shipped me DIMM instead of SODIMM. After phoning them and being left on hold for 40 minutes, they:1) refused to acknowledge they had made a mistake (despite the shipping order enclosed with ram providing all the correct order details)2) insisted that I ship the ram back AT MY EXPENSE3) would not ship me the correct ram at the price advertized on Amazon -- they wanted to charge $12 moreAltogether a foul experience. Avoid Crucial!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this for my MacBook Pro, which has line-in but no microphone input. I wanted a microphone input so that I could use a headset with Skype. I plugged the unit in and had to do nothing else (no drivers necessary). However, I found that no matter what I did, the input had a constant loud noise in the background. It varied if I touched the USB adapter or the computer, but it did not matter what microphone I tried. I also tried to move it away from the computer using the included extension cable as well as a 6ft. extension cable I use without issue for my HDTV tuner and neither improved the noise.
This product doesn't block/reduces sun glare at all.I was very disappointed when I tried to use my laptop on my sunny deck.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
For the price, this is a great match for my large Yamaha 555 speakers. The mica domes match sound across the front stage, so dialog is blended seamlessly. I only wish there was a rear surround speaker available that is lighter than the 333. Also, the 444 is a rather large box compared to modern soundbars, so expect to make some room for it. The box looks like a large bookshelf speaker on its side.
Excellent plug and play switch from Netgear. I've purchased this switch for my small business. Easy to mount on my 2 post rack with included kit. It has nice purplish blue (that's best I can describe the color) and compliments the usual boring black computer equipments. High quality product~!!!
Since the day i purchased this camera, i havnt been able to put it down.- Ability to take great low noise shots in darker situations (indoors, night ect..) with the flash turned off.- ISO settings are right at your fingertips.- Pictures come out exactly the way you see them on the LCD, they are perfect everytime.- Solid construction.- Good macro mode for its size.- Menu is very easy.- Changing settings is a breeze.- Image Stabilization makes a noticable difference when taking shots indoors.- Perfect size,.- This is the first digital camera i have actually used the video mode on. The videos are as clear as my video camera.The videos have to be seen.I would highly reccomend this camera, It's the best I've owned and this is my 6th digital.This one will be with me for some time to come.
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.
Satellite speakers are larger than I expected, but thats okay! So is the subwoofer that goes on the floor! But AMAZING quality
This 9"x12" available digital tablet is actually 13"x17" as far as desktop real estate goes. The install software was easy and it meshed well with Photoshop. I've been reinvigorated to do more art now. There is still a learning curve on how to become comfortable and versatile with the Wacom grip pen and of course digital art software but I think it's well worth it.Tip: Use or buy a cotton glove to preserve the surface of the Wacom and also place a clear, Mylar film over the surface to preserve the surface; just a note to prevent wear and tear. I opted out of the extra Nib Package but in afterthought I think it would be a good option.
This is the second tablet I've ever owned, the first being an old Pablo tablet. The Pablo left me with a bad taste in my mouth for tablets in general, but I decided to give this a chance since Wacom has been around forever and Pablo has gone the way of the Dodo.I just finished my first drawing class in college and wanted to translate those skills to the pc. It was a very natural transition for me, although there was an issue at first. This is a 'wide' tablet and my screen is a widescreen, the pixel ratio between the two weren't exactly the same, so circles drawn on the tablet turned into slight ovals on screen. This is an easy fix in the wacom settings app. After making the change, there is now about a 0.5" vertical strip on the left of the tablet that is unusable now (it's 'off screen'). This seems like a problem, but it really isn't and you won't notice it if you need to do this (you could always use it as an excuse to get a better monitor).I was worried that the 6x11 size would be too small to work with, but it really is more than enough to work with, even with the unusable zone on the left. The size of the whole tablet is about as wide as a standard keyboard and a little taller.A note for Vista users, when you install the tablet, Vista recognizes it and tries to use it as an input device for everything using handwriting recognition (it works impressively well), which is both cool and annoying. I finally turned it off as it just bugged me.There was also a coupon for Photoshop CS3 in the packaging. I ended up getting both the tablet and Photoshop CS3 for the price of what Photoshop CS3 would have cost alone, a HUGE plus.I really have nothing bad to say about this tablet, it simply rocks. Even though it's connected via a USB cable, the cable is roughly six feet long so I have all the freedom I could want.
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.
In short: I recommend not buying this tape deck for 1) extremely noisy transport, 2) played my tapes too fast (played a 3 minute song in 2:54 on side b and 2:57 on side a), and 3) line out signal is not as loud as line out on my 3 other tape decksSpecs on this unit looked impressive and there were many positive reviews, so I bought it.1) I was immediately struck by the noise of the transport. When you play/stop/fast forward/etc. this tape deck sounds like a hammer banging on metal. It is the noisiest transport on any tape player I've used in 30 years. Ok, so that's not a deal killer. If it plays my old tapes well then I can live with it waking the dead I guess.2) The deal killer - The tape motor plays my tapes too fast! Upon playing my first cassette I could tell it was fast. I tried side b and side a. Side b was faster than side a, but neither was normal speed. To test this, I pulled out my old Sony deck which this new one was supposed to replace, as well as two old tascam 4 track cassette decks. I then sampled onto my computer the same song from the same tape on all the decks. Every deck but this one played the song at relatively the same speed (these things are analog - so they aren't all *exactly* the same speed. I tried different tapes as well. I also fully fast forwarding and then rewinding a tape and then playing. Same sped up result.3) Line out signal is too low. I compared the average rms and the peak db and this deck was the quietest of all my decks.I have already returned the deck and will continue my search for just a "good" deck that I can convert my old tapes to digital with.
I have much more expensive speakers and none come close to the sound for the price and incredible value. These speakers will stand up favorably to speakers costing much more. I use for music and home theater in my bedroom with smaller sony surround, sub woofer and center channel and they are absolutely stunning looking and sounding....just get them and see for yourself. I am listening to them as I am writing this review and I am telling you, you can not beat them.
I got this for my Daughter in law....It is a very good zoom lens for portraits and sports. So far it performs as advertised.
By far, the best electronic purchase I made this year. I am thrilled with the Samsung. After months of research, mostly due to display technology, I went with this manufacturer. As for the comparison to HDTV delivered from tube sets', there is no challenge. Often, when I what's new become the norm, I flip between the analog and digital HD version of the same broadcasted event, say a nature program. The difference is outstanding. If I had only one CON, it would be this: "This, as with all plasma TVs, runs hot". That is, where a normal tube set, up to about 37" operates using roughly 120-watts of electricity, this set consumes hefty 320-watts of power. This result produces an exponential increase in the amount of heat emitted from these sets. That is, about three-times more than what comes from a CRT(TUBE)TV set. The slight cost increase for electricity is a small price to pay for unparalleled clarity and definition. Another way of looking at it is that a plasma set can serve double-duty. No more cold winter nights! Lastly, don't waste your money on expensive HDMI cables. Having the cable TV technician on-site, I tried both the HDMI and component forms of hook-up. Component was the clear winner. According to the "cable guy" 85% of all HD TVs he installs, produces the same results I found. Save the HDMI connections (two of them on this set) for the new Sony PS3 or XBOX 360.
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 bought two of these for x-mas and they are both out of their boxes and running. These printers are a great deal! The setup and instructions could not be easier and the pictures are high quality. No complaints at all. Buy the print pack too so you can just keep on printing and have fun. Fun for all ages from 10 years and up. Even my Mom loves it! If you are using a Cybershot, you will need the card adapter. It accepted the Olympus card without an adapter.
Great ear buds.This is my second pair. I stepped on the first.Like a lot of buds out there ,the wires are light and tangle easily. They popped out of my ear when I was taking off my coat and I stepped on one end. It could not be saved. I really enjoyed these. After looking around I came right back. I could not find better for the money.
I'm very pleased with the Mitusbishi 65" DLP TV. It was easy to install, and the internal software makes the connection process simple. A week after I had the TV up and running (on regular cable & DVD), I added a hi-def DVR box and was blown away with the picture. TV does run hot, and needs to be placed in a well vented (cool) room. I've yet to see a better picture than this Mitsu!!
The camera is great! It has an easy to read manual and the functions work wonderful.
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.
This would by my forth XM unit I've used since signing up in 2003. I've used the SkyFi, the SkyFi2, the RoadyXT (My brother actually) and now, the SkyFi3. Choosing this unit itself was a no-brainer when shopping around for portable units.The SkyFi3 takes all the functionality of my beloved SkyFi2 (pause/rewind features more than anything) and crosses it with the versatility of the Helix/Inno. Unlike the Helix and the Inno though, this unit has a bias towards car use, yet still gives you the option to be completely mobile (With the purchase of the antenna/headphone set). The Helix/Inno units, which are primarily for on-the-go usage, have a much smaller, yet more colorful screen than the SkyFi3, and also include a built in antenna for on-the-go Live XM feed without any extra accessories.The SkyFi3 on the other hand, has a much bigger screen, though monochrome, that make viewing from afar much easier. Also, as stated above, unlike the Helix/Inno, this unit has the ability to pause and rewind live feed. It is the first of it's kind to accept MicroSD memory cards for your own music to be added to your playlists, giving you nearly unlimited storage. Be warned though, Recording Live XM feed is limited to the built in 256MB (~10 Hours). The only potential downfall this unit has over the Helix/Inno would be it's large size in comparison. Also, having such a large screen could potentially get scratched much easier. The SkyFi3 is significantly cheaper than the Inno/Helix and when bought through certain retailers, you are given a voucher to get the $50 Standard Wearable Kit for free.As for the overall sound quality, as long as you are using the SureConnect or a direct wired connection to your car radio, quality is equal to any other XM unit (Of course, using a non-modulated method will be the absolute best). But if you attempt to use just straight up Wireless FM Transmitter, forget it. Total trash. I am going to assume the FCC forced Delphi to use a much lower power transmitter. I live in the Buffalo, NY area and I've gone through the entire FM band and couldn't find a single channel that even made it usable. The SureConnect kit that comes with the SkyFi3 is just a clip that connects to your AM/FM antenna on the outside of your car, then connects to a wire that plugs into your car kit. Make sure you use this unless you have another method of hard wiring the unit to your radio (either by FM Modulation of an Aux input port)
after several attempts to get this to work on my XP computer, I finally got it, the directions are terrible, I installed the cd, then rebooted my system, I plugged in the keychain to my usb drive, then on the keychain I selected usb update and pressed the center button on the keychain, waited a few seconds and the computer said found new hardware and went through the steps of installing it, when it said new hardware installed ready to use or wording near that, I started the program and IT WORKED YAHHH, uploading images was great from that point. I will be ordering another one for my husband
We got this DVD share station as a wedding gift. My wife and I decided to not have a wedding lunch and keep the money to buy us a JVC Everio Hard Drive Camcorder so that we could have it for our honeymoon and first few years of our new life together. We took some video and burned a DVD with the share station with the DVD that came with the burner. Then we edited a video on our computer and tried to burn it. It didn't work. So, we went out and bought more burnable dvds. I just thought I had some faulty, cheap blank dvds, so we bought some nice sony DVD + RW discs. They didn't work. I got upset and checked reviews online, and all of them were pretty much bad saying that this burner didn't work. Well, the next day, we read the instructions and learned that there is a differance between DVD + R and DVD - R discs. We learned that the DVD + RWs and the DVD - RWs didn't work with the burner, and that it is picky on which brand you use, and you have to make sure that it it is a DVD - R formatted disc. JVC, Sony, TDK, and Verbatim DVD-R discs are the ones that work. Ever since we learned that, all of our dvds have burned perfectly and everything has been great. It was a pain in the butt figuring out what was wrong, but now that it is working, I am very impressed with this burner. I hope that people who have problems with theirs will read this review and try what I suggested before getting upset and returning it.
unbelievably low-quality plastic, noisy (high-vibration) motor,no fm (dx/local) switch. anti-roll mechanism seems to work, however. save your money...
I have 15.4' notebook that fits perfectly in the bag. The thing that impressed me the most is the design. The bag is SOooo stylish! One of my friends bought a similar one from Nordstroms for $200. The bag is also light and has multiple compartments. It's really a steal.
I purchased this privacy screen for my 17" macbook pro so when I travel and am working on the plane or in other public areas, the information I'm working on stays private...well, after receiving the product, it was rather surprising that it did NOT provide adequate privacy blocking. Moreover, it comes with "plastic stickers" that you need to put on your screen, something that is NOT a good idea because a)they are not easy to put on and off and b)they aren't designed to easily allow the screen to slide on as the pictures would imply. DON'T waste your money on this product...
I bought this card because the Vid card in by machine was really getting pushed around by &quot;MahJongg Master 3&quot;. The DDR memory that the G4-MX 420 didn't have cinched the deal. Installation of the card &amp; newest downloaded drivers was a snap. Over the course of 2 wks., it's been great. Yes, this is only a budget card, but a VERY GOOD budget card. &quot;M.M.3&quot; is now fully under control.
These headphones are great!! They block out all outside noise - acting just like earplugs, ensuring quality sound.
The Canon EF 50mm f2.5 macro lens is yet another example of Canon doing a fine job catching up with the likes of Nikon, Zeiss and Leica with respect to optical design; optically it may be the best 50mm macro lens currently available for 35mm SLR film photography. I am impressed that a lens as cheap as this counts at least one aspheric lens element and an apochromatic lens design; unfortunately it is not nearly as durable a lens as the celebrated L series lens line or the Canon EF 100mm macro lens. Unless you are constantly working out in the field taking close-up photography, then the durability of this lens's lens mount and barrel should not be an issue. More importantly for the user is the quality of its images, and having read some test reports on this lens, I have no doubt that it is a capable performer. Those interested in digital macro photography may choose to look instead at the new 60mm macro lens, which is optimized for use with Canon digital SLR cameras.
Great product. I have no fear of my iPod falling out yet it's easily removed when I need to. The lanyard works, the belt clip works fine. You can't beat the price and the front is unique which is fun. They also include a sceen protector. Mygift was fine, arrived on time.
This is a pretty good sd card for camera. The price is cheap and I'd like to recommend it. no problem till now.
This is the second DLO Transpod I've purchased. One for me and one for another person. Both work great and I'm very happy with them.
It works! There is a myth that the more money you spend on an HDMI cable the better off you'll be. NOT TRUE! These are not complicated cables and I have never had an issue with any off brand cables I have purchased and I currently have about 20 cables in use in my home. No issues whatsoever.
I recently purchased this KVM to replace a 2 port device with integrated (non detachable) cables where one of the video signals had broken causing color issues. After spending the time to connect 3 machines I discovered that the mouse wouldn't work with any of the computers, yet the mouse connected directly would work with all 3 computers. A quick call to Belkin and I was told this is an OLD product that doesn't support mice with USB --> PS/2 converters (which is >90% of mice sold in the last 18 months!).The mechanical design is not ideal with connectors on all four sides - this creates placement issues and leads to it consuming a large portion of your desk area. It would be much better if the cables all exited from the rear. In addition there is an annoying (and uncontrollable) beep every time a switch is made - this should really be configurable as some people love this - others have a problem with it and have resorted to opening the device to defeat the speaker.I wouldn't have been so frustrated had the product identified it ONLY works with old defunct mice / keyboards. Sorry Belkin but I will be returning this device and looking for an up to date alternate from one of your competitors.
I have yet to install this item. Will get back to you as soon as I do
Searched various optical switches and it appears this would be the best quality among all. Received and tested it works with the switching and is easy to use.
The lcd screen is the best. The system gets heated up a little bit but I guess I can deal with it. The battery life is around 2.5 hours as mentioned. But this is the lower limit, I am running this with the power savings option. The system does not come with recovery or operating system cd, which is really bad. The sound quality is ok, not great but not bad either. For around $1250 after $250 rebates, I guess this is really a good choice. Its better than the 13.3" S series notbook, because the S series notebooks gets heated up soo much that you cannot handle them. This FS series is much better than them.
Pro: Nice features and quality. Low price. Low ink cartridge price for replacements. Fast.Con: None so far.
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.
OK. Here is some fact about this Cable (based on my cable investigation which I purchased here)1. This Cable is Made in China.2. in my opinion. This is NOT a real copper Cable.This cable is Aluminium Cable Coated with Copper.How to Investigate :- Cut the Cable, look at it. Copper cable will show Copper Color. This Cable show White Aluminium Color- Open the Cable, Burn the cable. Copper will show copper.When you burn this, the Copper plating will gone and will show what is inside. and the materials will become weakTry yourself and see if it is true or not.Correct me if I am Wrong.
This privacy cover is great! It is easy to put on and take off and really works! We are now in HIPAA compliance and it is amazing that people that are sitting right beside you, can't see anything.
After reading most of the good reviews for this product, I couldn't wait to receive it once I placed my order...Once received I followed all the installation instruction but this router could not find my ip address, submask, gateway default etc...as it was advertised it could...I've been using an older linksys router and wanted to get something new, but I think I will stick with it or at least with linksys...
I love this product. It was very easy to assemble and it great for cds in cases or slips.
Bought this clock as a Christmas present for my mom. She loves it...especially the outdoor temp. feature. It wasn't hard to setup...just followed directions. So far it works very well.
I have two SS-B1000's with 2 B5000's, an Onkyo receiver and a Yamaha sub. I received the SS-B3000's today to replace the 1000's and the difference is like night and day. These speakers are really not bookshelf. They can stand on the floor or on stands. I received them in 2 days with free shipping. Yay Amazon.
Bought as a Christmas gift so my husband could have pictures of our grandchildren to carry with him, this has now sucked three hours out of my life and is in the trash. It wasted more time than money for me. I'm not an idiot, but I can't make it work. If someone who knows how to use computers can't make it work, then the problem isn't with the user. Amazon shouldn't be selling this piece of crap. No one should.
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!
I bought these headphones about a month ago and it's already broken. The left earbud sound has been cut already. Also, when you're walking or making slight movements, you can hear the cord hitting against you and it messes with the sound of what you're listening to.
This stylus works great most of the time. The tip is bulky and can be a little wildly when trying to do detailed work. Overall, it is the best I have used.
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.
I have had this for some time, but recently was using it and accidentally bent the tip while it was attached to a computer. The casing fell apart (other flash drives I've had just bent, but didn't break), but I taped it back together and it is still functioning (for now).1 star for the physical size.1 star for weight.1 star for memory size.1 star for the price (It's now $15.21. I bought it when it was ~$40, but it was still good).- 1 star for ease of breaking case.1 star for it still working after taping it back together.
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.
I purchased the Snap-N-Store CD Storage Box to organize all of the store-bought CD's I have accumulated over the years. Most of my CD's are in their original jewel cases. The assembly of this product was easy enough. After placing my CD's into the storage box, I found the lid would not fit securely. It merely balanced on top of the jewel cases. I think it may have been better if they made the sides of the box a little taller and the lid fit tighter. Also, the corner of the lid must have been smashed during shipment...I guess that's what you get for buying cardboard. It doesn't matter how you dress it up---it's still cardboard! I wouldn't recommend purchasing this product unless you want to store CD's in paper sleeves. Even then, the lid is not a tight fit but at least there is enough overhang for box to close properly.
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 have had this mouse for probably 2 to 3 years now, and it's still going strong. I love this thing!I have been fortunate enough to not have experienced any of the problems that some people list here. My buttons don't stick, my scroll wheel still scrolls, the optical LED is still as alive and accurate as ever.It's very comfortable for my hand and my hand is pretty big. All the buttons are easy to use, and I find that instead of trying to use my finger tip to hit the buttons, it is much more comfortable on this mouse to use the sides of my fingers to sort of roll over the back and forward buttons. Since there is only one on each side, there's no risk of hitting the wrong one by mistake.I use this mouse for everything from internet surfing to gaming, and I've found that it is equally adept at everything. I use if for Half-Life 2, Command & Conquer (all of them, haha), Fable, and much more. Shooters, RTS, and RPGs all are easy for this mouse.I guess my only complaint is that the symbols on the back and forward buttons have worn off along with the logitech logo... but it sort of looks better without them!Overall, a great mouse with no complaints from me at all! It's sensitive, accurate, lightweight, and reliable, with a great button layout. I don't even remember if I installed the software or not, it was so long ago. But that means that if I did install it, I had no problems whatsoever. It honestly doesn't need the software at all. I know I didn't install it on my other computers, just the first one, and it works perfectly without it. If the other reviews are any indication, I would say don't install it. It's probably not worth the risk.I will say that the reviewer who said that you need to shut your eyes and just hold the mouse (or something along those lines) is pretty much right. If this thing doesn't feel comfortable immediately - return it, it will never feel right. But if you're like me, and it feels sturdy and comfortable, KEEP IT! It will serve you well!
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.
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.
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.
A wonderful help as I drive so much on my job. Makes life so much easier!
the burn-in for headphones is a real thing. This will be my third pair of headphones first were some Panasonic SE-20 in 68, then some yamaha YHD-2 the late 70's then came walkman and mp3 player and assorted earbuds then headphone amps like having a real stereo when you used real headphones. purchhased these puppies and the sound got better the long I used them the noise isolation is great when your roomate snores. the soundquality js sweet now.
I am glad that amazon can offer just about anything that you would want. Was glad to find this product online at a good price. If I had to buy from a local dealer would have pay more than what it was worth. Keep up the good work amazon.
this is Junk...Do not buy itCustomer support is absolutely NONEBuy at your own riskJunk...JUNK...JUNK
I used this one night in a power outage running my 27" television, an 18 watt lamp, and my satellite box receiver using two marine batteries in parallel. I was able to watch t.v. from 6:00pm to 11:00pm when I went to sleep. The inverter got warm but never got hot. For the money you can't beat it.
Like many here I was unimpressed when I first used them. Bass was lacking and overall sound quality was nothing impressive. Then I tried the small flange type earbuds and all I can say is these headphones are awesome. The sound stage and bass were exceptional. I hear more in my music than I ever did before. Get the right fit to get a good seal and the performance will blow you away. Very impressed and pleased with my purchase. Emko out.
These headphones are completely outstanding. I'm not an audiophile (or maybe now I am?), but I can absolutely appreciate the massive difference these phones provide in the listening to the same music I've listened to for years in cars (good and bad), typical headphones and earbuds, and average home systems. There is SO MUCH MORE to be heard, I had no idea! The sound guitar strings make, the subtle smacking of lips or drawing of breath, the background sound as various recording tracks are cut in an out! It all sounds so good. So alive, real, and deep. So many different instruments! So much in the background, far from the mic, back in the depths of the studio! I think I've heard band members drink a bottled beer in the background during a moments break. I sounds great at conversational volume levels.... but things keep coming out of the shadows and tempting me to turn it up a bit. Its addicting.The sound is addicting. Indulgent. I love music more than ever before.I listen with my iPhone 3GS, it has more than adequate power to drive these, more than enough. Sound quality with the iPhone is superb and better than my Sony surround sound receiver or laptop (nothing special). I can't even fathom the price. How can something so life changing happen so far below a hundred bucks? You can't pass these up, the Grade SR60i headphones are a MUST HAVE.
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.
For the money it is hard to beat the Sennheiser CX 300 headphones for sound quality and reduction of unwanted outside noise. Bass is sufficient, highs and mids are crystal clear. The cord is asymmetrical, which I prefer (the extra cord around the back of my neck keeps them in place even if I pull one bud out, whereas one unplugged symmetrical cables will pull the other off).The key to enjoying the Sennheiser CX 300 is to use the correct sized bud. If the bud is too large, they are uncomfortable. If it is too small, you end up with a "tunnel-like" sound. This is probably true for all ear-bud headphones, and fortunately Sennheiser includes three sizes so you can get them just right for you.In addition to the best possible sound, the correct fit earbud set effectively blocks out much of the surrounding ambient noise. This feature is great anytime you want to hear your music and not the lawn mower, the TV in the next room, or some other distracting noise.I absolutely recommend these earbuds. Mine are months old, get daily use, and yet they sound and look just like new.
A well built,3 speed, manual turnable with preamp and dust cover!. Sturdy unit, not like the paper thin plastic ones you see around that also play back with a lot of wow and flutter!!.It looks great and sounds great plugged right into my Creative Audigy Soundcard for LP transfers to CD.Some people have mentioned this turntable humming but I have NOT experienced ANY humming. Mine is really nice and quiet. Maybe they have another issue, ground problems etc, don't know.The stylus it comes with sounds fine but you should buy a Shure M78 for playing 78's on it. I did and bought a Stanton headshell to easily swap it out when playing 78's.I bought it from Electronics Expo through Amazon...they have the best price around on this one! It's hard to beat the price on a turntable with 3 speeds AND dust cover AND cartridge that looks and plays like this one. I'm a professional musician and my ears tell me a lot about sound quality without having to go overboard and spend a fortune to get great results. I'm not a DJ so I don't really need the reverse platter mode etc. but I like the fact that it has a strobe to maintain the proper speed, etc etc..I did a LOT of homework regarding which way I would transfer my LP's to disk. I have a bunch of turntables and this one is the best for this purpose. I've tried ION's,DAK Preamp etc.. this turntable beat them all as far as sound quality (with the exception of the DAK preamp which is ALSO very good and a close second in sound quality if you want to just use your own existing turntable)Just going right into my Creative Soundcard for me is an easier solution. For best results use Spin It Again software for cleaning the recordings of hiss,pops, etc and EQ.My LP transfers now rival some re-issued CD's I've purchased of the same material thanks to the methods I use now. I was thinking of upgrading the cartridge to a Shure but after reading a few reviews, although I'm sure it's a great cartridge having owned a Shure V15 type II for years which I still have, the reviewer whose advice I listened to most on Amazon was one guy who actually did an A/B comparison and burned a CD with tracks from BOTH cartridges and noticed NO real difference between them. All in all I would buy this turntable again hands down if I needed to replace it. It is one of the sweetest deals I've found on the web.
I own a number of MP3 players (Creative, all of them) and this little unit is quickly becoming my favorite. Small, skip-free, and so easy to clip on I can drag it along on almost any activity except, perhaps, whitewater rafting.It was a breeze to plug in and hook to either my PC or Dad's Mac. It recorded a friend's jam session and I could hand him a CD the next day. I've tried the radio in big cities and small, and the reception is typical for any small radio - its auto-scan picked up about 30 stations in Washington, DC, and about 25 in the San Francisco bay area.I concur with the comments on battery cover; slide it on and off carefully. Battery life is pretty good, and I purchased a number of rechargeable AAA's and I think I'm set for life. It seems to last about 8-9 hours.You can create folders, play a folder, play the whole system, shuffle a folder or shuffle the system. I'm a random child, so rarely select anything else. Playlists should be do-able by loading a folder and playing it sequentially.It holds a remarkable amount of music, slips into any pocket, powers up swiftly, and has great sound.On the subject of headphones; I never purchase any without an in-line volume control, preferring not to fish the MP3 out of my pocket for each adjustment. The ones shipped with this unit do not have this feature, so find yourselves a good pair and enjoy!With a rebate, I paid $130 and haven't seen any better deals since purchase two months ago.
Ok first off i see that everyone is complaining about the scratches. so heres my solution what i did is the ipod initionaly comes with a protector already on it so i just cut the part over the click wheel up to the screen there problem solved the screen is protected and it isnt even noticable. next i saw people complaining about getting videos to the right format. heres the program i use http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/ works perfect and its FREE. next people are wondering how to get videos for the thing instead of purchasing them from itunes well i get all my vidsfrom bittorrent for free and the have about every show and movie on it. here is the site for that http://www.bittorrent.com/. i love my ipod video and the video capability is the best you can get right now. i highly reccomend it.Kelly
Mush have if you have a GPS and topo map software
Finding the right media center keyboard is a real pain in the neck. I've gone through a number of keyboards (such as belkin media pilot and gyration) prior to purchasing ADESSO wireless keyboard and I can't say that I liked any of them. This is the FIRST keyboard that doesn't "eat" letters (up to 14 feet away - haven't tried further) when you type and that has smooth mouse functionality (via integrated touchpad). The touchpad works very good and while it probably woulnd't be the best thing for Doom3 death-match it works great for just about everything else (unlike Belkin's integrated joystick which was a nightmare even for simple web browsing).Since I bought the keyboard (about two months ago) I havent had any problems with it freezing (as some reviewers have reported) after not being used(all I have to do is hit ENTER key twice and it wakes up).
I was looking for porable speakers for my ipod, and came along this one. I got just what I wanted. It plays my music nice and loud and is a good size. I would definitely recommend it.
I am very pleased with this tv and with the price. Thank you very much.
the best phaser out there.MXR script and new 90 got nota on this pedal, get it you well not regret it. And to the folks who think 80 dollars is cheap. what the heck do you do for a living? if you can afford it this is a pedal/ worth saving for inless your a doctor or have rich daddys and mommys. just getting the 20 words, word!
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.
I picked up a truckload of these for a pool party a few weeks ago. The quality is great, but as one other reviewer mentioned, these cables do tend to bring demons or some sort of creature through the dimensional rifts their subsonic rotational channels create. Normally, a cable this expensive would prevent such things, but I read on the manufacturers website that they had to nix that feature for this edition due to the harmonic frequency interference thresholds.All in all, a good set of cables, especially for parties...But tell everyone to bring their own weapons, because those creatures can be a real hassle to kill sometimes.
So much fun--hot dogs, steaks, s'mores, family visits, ghost stories, and best of all Snuggles. Well engineered and constructed, the cut out stars and moons were an amazingly fun addition.
Digital and very easy to read, even from a distance. We purchased for senior parents and they are delighted that it's so easy for them to see and read from across the room. Provides indoor/outdoor temps, date and day, and moon reading. Was a hit for Christmas.
I managed to squeeze 3 wires in it,coaxial and 2 electric extension cords(one of them was heavy duty A/C wire).Looks nice and neat.I just hope it is not going to come off the wall.
My ears are not designed for earbuds it seems, so when I want to run (or really do any moving around) this design seems to be the only one that keeps the earphones in my ears. They are pretty sturdy and hold up to the sweat from running and working out pretty well. That said, after about 6 months I typically have to buy a new pair because the wiring one one of the sides will break down and I will be stuck with only one of the plugs still working.
I purchased this unit from Amazon. The first unit I received had an issue with it. As with typical AC adaptors you insert the "plug end" into the device, in this case the transmitter unit. Only problem was the AC adapter came with a plug that had a 90 degree turn in it. However the back of the transmitter and the position of the power connector is such that it is designed for a straight plug rather than one that has a 90 degree turn. I thought they sent me the wrong AC adapter. The instruction sheet even shows a straight plug rather than a 90 degree one. So I sent it back to Amazon and requested a replacement. The replacement also came with the 90 degree unit. So I had to set it up so that the transmitter sits on the ac adapter cord slightly. It works but minus one star for Sennheiser supplying this ac adapter with the stupid 90 degree turn. Others might deduct two stars for such stupidity. However the unit works great and I can basically move about the house and still receive the audio without any problems.
This briefcase has a leather-like dark brown exterior with a suede-like interior. The whole case latches closed and the inside is divided into a small front compartment for easy access to cell phone, PDA, pens, etc. and large main compartment for documents, books, and laptop computer. Separate pouches hold accessories in front pouch and power supply/cord in main compartment. Padded, baby smooth interior and nice handle + padded shoulder strap. Like many Sony items, it may be overpriced, but it's a well-executed products.
wireless connection is disconnected frequently. you can not play starcraft with other people. sucks.
I just recently got these and posted a review which somehow got lost so here's the redo. I purchased these to replace my Sony's since the left one had stopped working completely, causing a wobbly sound as I worked out, not great at all! I was concerned about the 'fake' issue but trusting Amazon I went ahead after reading a great review which cited correspondence with Sennheiser stating that Amazon is in fact an authorized retailer.I did compare the packaging to some pictures I found online (google Sennheiser fakes) and after I was convinced they were legit I let my husband cut them out of the packaging (I recommend using a knife or scissors and just cut in, it's quick!). I tried them out and was blown away by the major improvement over what I was used to. Great bass, wonderful clarity, and I was able to put my volume back down where it belonged from almost maxed out. I even ran up and down the stairs to simulate the gym. Cord noise was minimal, and to be expected from in-ear headphones (ever play with a stethoscope?) it just comes with the territory, but it was much less than my previous pair.This Monday I used my new 'phones at the gym for the first time and was thrilled to turn down the volume and still cover the loud spinning class who yells and screams and also barely hear the cord, but hear beautiful quality tunes. The medium buds fit perfectly into my teeny ears (iPod earbuds didn't even come close to fitting in there) and never once slipped out during 45 mins of cardio. I barely noticed they were in! The cord is better worn behind the neck as the packaging instructs. My sony's also had the asymmetrical cord, but 'proper' wearing didn't make a difference. With these the cord noise is much, much less when worn to the design.Great price. Great sound. Great buy. If for some reason you get yours and think it might be fake, just call up Amazon. I have heard only amazing things about their customer service! Just be sure you are buying from Amazon (page will show item eligible for Prime shipping) and not a third party since there is no good way to know how legit their suppliers are. Good luck!
I installed the drive yesterday, it was easy and everything went well. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't have any problems with the installation software on an XP Pro system and the drive is quiet. I was pleased to see that it came with four screws and the ribbon.My only complaint is that the directions that came with the drive were overly complex. Having installed hard drives before, I got only the information that I required from them and ignored the rest.As for a drive failure (another reviewers complaint), time will tell.
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.
Good deal allowed my son to disconnect the 100ft ethernet cable he had strung across the living room floor, down the stairs, down the hall, and into his bedroom in the basement, isn't wireless wonderful?
I bought this item for my husband for christmas 2005 and he is very pleased pic. quality is great, luv it
Listening to these headphones makes one feel like they are in their own concert hall. It is wonderful. I would have given it 5 stars had it not been for the noise leakage. But it does not bother me too much, as the noise leakage only happens when the volume is cranked up too high, but with noise cancellation, one does not need such high volume.
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!
I am on my fifth Rio 600. They are lovely, for the 20 minutes that they work. The on/off switch broke on the first one - like so many others have stated. The sound went after 20 mins - 2 weeks on the next four - you get a loud pop, followed by nothing but static. Rio has replaced my unit each time, and claim that they've never heard of the problem. But from the reviews here it appears that many have encountered the same problem. I will not be replacing my Rio until I hear some more favorable reviews. . .It's not worth the phone time!!
I purchased the suction mount and bracket from Savin-A-Lot dealer. Though I had requested the standard shipping, I received it within 3 days. I was very impressed. But when I tried to put the bracket on the suction mount ball, it did not fit. The bracket was smaller when compared to the suction mount ball.I informed the dealer and they promptly refunded the money without even asking me to return the product. I was very happy with the customer service from Saving-A-Lot.
I bought the right product, I'm so happy. That it an incredible charged from Nikon, compatible with a lot of cameras and desing
As described - accurate and quick shipment. Very good value. Item was properly packaged and battery seems to be performing well since I installed it 2 weeks ago.
GPS works well; easy to see and use interface. Upgraded maps will be a plus in late 2008. Great value for the price.
Short and simple: Please do not buy this junk. It came free with both mine and my girlfriend's Macbooks. Not only it has the dishonest feature of not allowing you to print black and white if the color cartridge is out (something the companies do exclusively so you are forced to buy more ink), and you do not have any controls over quality (not being able to print in draft mode, for instace - also a way to force people to have to buy more ink) but the paper feeder is the crappiest quality you'll ever see and it simply breaks after a while and you are left thinking that you should not have accepted the printer even for free.
It is just so simple but so powerful camera, with easy handling, and small size and mass.
I hate this router already before reading the feedbacks here. If a router wont work with so many devices, it is basically junk. I have used both Microsoft(I know,I know MS) and Netgear but the routers never gave me any problems with any devices, &quot;firmware&quot; also was great. This stupid thing restarts every time I add a MAC address to the filter list. I sneeze and it restarts.In short, I HATE IT!!!Go for the little more expensive Netgear or grrr... Microsoft and you will get your money's worth and professionalism.
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.
I previously had an Epson 850Z digital camera, but was constantly missing those key photo moments on our 2 yr old daugter. I read the reviews and narrowed my selection to this Kodak and the Canon 300. I tested them at Best Buy and found this camera to be quicker--quicker from the time you pressed the buttom till the photo snapped--key with a 2 yr old that won't sit still. I have been 100% satisfied with this camera in all settings and environments. The movie function is a nice addition, thought beware, the file size gets large quickly. Highly recommend this camera for both beginners and intermediate users--can't beat the features for the price. I've had the camera for 3 months now and don't regret my decision one bit. Great camera.
I love this item. I read the reviews that said it didn't work, or was to hard to load, but I had no problem, and I have Windows XP. I bought this one and 2 other brands for Mother's day, and I kept this one for myself. The software was so much easier to use than the other 2, because I loaded them before I gave them as gifts. I am impressed with the small but clear screen, and everyone who has looked at it agrees. I will order one again for a another gift. I highly recommend it!!
I ordered the 15ft Coax Monitor Cable and was very happy with the greatquality and price. If you try to purchase this in Best Buy or Radio Shack you would pay alot more. It was also received in a speedy time. I was very impressed and look forward to doing business with this company again.
This product worked great out of the box. Burned up then in about 30 minutes. Sent back for a replacement and got nothing for 4 weeks. The Price Pros says it takes longer to get a replacement. I finally just asked for a refund. Probally take a month to get a credit. Beware of The Price Pros!
My old charger broke but this one works great and even worked with my original battery with no issues. Good price and good product.
I bought my IIIc about a month ago, and can't imagine how I lived without color. Goodbye, my IIIxe!The device is much smaller and sleeker than any WINCE device, and fits easily in a shirt pocket. This is, frankly, about 33.33% of the reason that I went with another Palm. I can't see myself buying (or wearing) cargo pants so I can carry around an iPaq or Journada.Another 33.33% is usability. I am a heavy user of contact, scheduling, and task management tools. I looked at some of the newer WINCE devices, and they've improved their UI, but still have miles to go. Frankly, I don't want to tap the screen six times to enter a new contact or memo. Or eight times to beam my e-card to a contact. With my Palm, I press the address book button, and it turns on (instantly) to the address book. I start writing, and a new contact is automatically created.I _use_ my PDA, almost continuously throughout the day. I don't need MP3 music or MPEG video. Those have a high cool factor, but low usefulness for business. I need instant on, long battery life (8 hours, min.) and one-touch syncing. I need to be able to find 3rd party apps that meet my needs for less than $50.00 a pop. I also don't want to navigate the hideous Windows-based file hierarchy to find apps. WINCE can't deliver where it counts to a business. When they can, I'll switch over and have all my needed functionality AND the MP3s for the weekend.The other 33.33% is, of course, price. I have all the PDA functionality I need, and I paid about $200 less than my iPaq toting pals. Honestly, you can buy a reasonably capable laptop for the price of some WINCE devices. I'm using the extra cash to buy a modem and camera for my Palm.I love it!
The soft leather case fits the V1 like a glove. It's very stylish and elegant in looks. I really like the fold-and-snap design and I couldn't be any happier with it.
I have had a very dependable Sony camera for many years. I had to stop using the camera because the battery pack was depleted. It is very fortunate that the Sony M Type NP-FM50 battery is avaiable. After some careful check to see if it would fit my camera, I ordered it. I was pleased with it because the camera was brought back to life and I was able to take pictures all day without charge. (Do charge them after long use!)
This is my third generation of noise cancelling headphones, and the best by far. I spend hours a day on the New York City subway, and the Long Island Railroad. Whether I'm listening to music or just using the active noise cancellation I find myself much more relaxed and agreeable when I arrive at the office after wearing these on the commute. The ergomonics are great. They're big, and a little heavy, but remain comfortable for hours. The headphones also sound great, far superior to the dozen or so sets I've managed to collect over the years. Bravo!
The picture is excellent and it plays everything including mp3, dvd -R/-RW/+R/+RW using dvdxcopy/dvddecrypter/ulead/myDVd (Sonic). My kids really love this dvd player. I broke the player (my fault) and customer support from initialdvd replaced me a brand new one. Their support is execellent.
I went round and round trying to decide between the Canon grip and the Opteka. But after reading the bad reviews on the Opteka regarding the questionable electrical contacts I decided to spend a little more and get the Canon. I'm glad I did. I have not had a problem with it to date.This is a great addition to an XTi. It balances the camera much better - especially with a heavy lens attached (like my EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM or EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM). Switching from landscape to portrait is much nicer with a grip attached. Then there's battery life. I have over 500 shots on one charge and the battery meter has not gone down yet. A side benefit is that the XTi looks and feels more professional.
good quality print for cost. only complaints is that the paper tray isn't deep enough to hold more than 50 sheets of paper. It occasionally jams and the paper feed doesn't have a release for the paper jam so you have to fight to pull it out. I am fairly satisfied otherwise as I only use it for school to print up notes and papers.
I recently purchased a Sigma camera lens for my Canon xti. 28-300mmI took a trip to Lopez Island last week and cannot express the joy I have gotten with the pictures I took on the trip. Just wonderful!!!!!!!!!Sincerely,Priscilla
ok the first day i got it, it never worked the lights dont even come on and my friend does hook ups for a living and he said its something wrong on the inside
Like most of us, I spent a significant amount of time researching MP3 players. I finally decided on a Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and video player. What a buy! I got a great price from Amazon and it works great. The average rating for this product was four out of five stars. I gave it five stars because it rocks!
This headset has wonderful bass and sounds terrific. Just what I need to drown out my flatmates without disturbing them.
Is a great camera for the price and is really small and stylish, the image quality is good, comes with great options and easy to use.My rating...Camera Size: 5/5The right size for your pocketLCD Screen: 4.5/5Small but beautifulMenu: 5/5Easy and fast, very intuitiveEasy to Use: 5/5Fool proof :)Internal Features: 5/5Great built-in optionsExternal Features: 4/5TV-Out would be a great option in the camera and not as a separate option with the HP DockBattery Life: 4/5Good battery life, long time to recharge unless you got the Rapid ChargerImage Quality: 3.5/5Is good but some pictures come out with noises or blurry, the image quality could be improved a bit but for the price I think is right
I chose the Creative Zen Vision M based on about 10 hours of research. It came down to an iPod or the Vision M. iTunes was not what i wanted to rely on for future music purchases, so I chose the Vision M. I've had it for about a month now and use it many to deal with my 1-hour commutes. My ultimate goal was to download audio books and catch up on my reading. It's worked extremely well except for the syncing. I had Windows Media Player (WMP)version 11 loaded on my computer already, but also loaded the Creative software as instructed by the quickstart instructions. Seems like there's a conflict between the two media managers. Many times my computer will recognize the Vision M, but the WMP won't see any files on the Vision M, even when I can see the files using the Vision M screen. I had to constantly try different settings on WMP and try unplugging and plugging the Vision M player back into the computer's USB port. Nothing was consistent. So I deleted all the Creative software. The syncing works a little better but it's not as consistent as I would like. Seems it should be easier than this. Perhaps I am overlooking something, so if anyone has a solution, please let me know. Overall, I love my Vision M and may consider buying a better set of earphones, but I really enjoy it.
Since Apple doesn't make these anymore I set out to amazon to look for it. I immedialty found it on amazon.com I looked for a cheaper no name brand and found some. Some were $1 and some were $5. My philosophy is "you get what you pay for". I decided to pay for the apple one. It works perfectly, great quality from my macbook pro.
I decided on this camera over the D40 and the Rebel XTi due to the fact it takes great shots right out of the box. I am still learning to use an SLR so this helps. Also the meni system is very user friendly on the Nikons and the kit lens is pretty decent. I was able to get a bag, flash, and a 50mm lens on ebay as well. Great camera, I cant wait to figure out all the features. If you thinking about buying this model, do it!
I had a Monster iCarPlay for some time and had givben it to a friend. So when I was looking for a new one i thought I'd try the Kensington.Big mistake - my car couldn't pick the signal up without manually tuning - very painful. Go for the Monster products over this in a heartbeat.
I love everything about my canon powershot sd1000. It does everything I expected plus more. The battery lasts longer than I thought and I was able to find an extra battery for under $13.00. You will need to purchase a bigger memory card. I was able to get a 2 gig card on sale for $19.95. Love it!!!
Excellent and versatile GPS that I use for geocaching, driving, mountain biking, and hiking. I previously owned the Venture Cx and the display cracked due to my carelessness in the airline luggage. I upgraded to the new Legend HCx with the high sensitivity receiver and this unit significantly outperforms the older units. The new receiver fixes your location much faster and provides much better signal coverage. I noticed this as soon as I turned the Legend HCx on, as I was able to get a fix inside my house.The expandable memory option (Cx) of the etrex series allows you to store a tremendous amount of map info. I installed the TOPO and City Navigator Mapsets for the entire state of CA and I am able to switch between mapsets. When I am on the trail, I "hide" the other mapsets and "show"/use the TOPO mapset. When driving on the road, I switch to City Navigator to get turn by turn navigation to my destination.The only cons about the etrex series is that they have a small screen to view while driving and the menus/control button configuration are complex. I had to install my unit right on the steering column for driving. It took me awhile to learn and use all the features of the City Navigator and to switch between mapsets. But, for a pocket size all around GPS with excellent battery life, these are acceptable compromises.
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.
Did quite a bit of searching around and found this unit to have fantastic sound compared to many others. The unit fills a room with thumping bass at high and low volumes. As for portability, it is a little heavy; however, I don't mind as it really feels like you can take this unit anywhere without the worry of it breaking; it feels sturdy and rugged. The unit is getting great reviews on the web and is priced exceptionally well compared to retailers in Canada so really this is a win/win. You won't be disappointed in your purchase.
Great price for this type of cable. Same quality as any you would find in Best Buy or other electronics store.
I have had these for almost a year and we really love them. I got them for my daughter who needs quiet to read. My husband uses them when he works at home. I use them when I cook dinner to listen to my music or a podcast. They really allow me to escape from kids bickering and music practice. These are so much more affordable than Bose and offer comparable quality. I have recommended them to many friends.
The Test:My input is OTSAV going through a Sound Blaster Audigy. I started the Freq test at 20hz but found 35hz to be the true bottom. I moved up the spectrum and found these capable of 35hz to 19khz.My "EAR" Test: Celine Dion - Power of Love (Don't laugh:)Tweeters are very directional, Mids are more like mid-tweets. Great low end. Seems to be a little shallow above Sub level and before the Mids kick in. This would make these great for Movies (THX Certified...duh) but no so great for studio monitors. These are almost like wearing headphones but you can still hear the phone ring. No Hum, Low THD, There is PLENTY of bass! I'm keeping these for my desk PC! I have headphones for whenever I'm recording.
This is a great product. I have 2 of them and I have enjoyed them very much. If you have any programing knollage you can create so much using the wireless capabilities and 11mhz processor. [...]The internet no longer workes on cybiko but it can be used with 3rd party apps to communicate and chat with icq and America online.This is a great product with over 400 games avalible and many 3rd party games and apps.
I bought these Panasonic RP-HV152 earbuds on the recommendation of most the reviews on here. I also bought the Sony MDR-E818LP as well.The four star average rating (as of 6/16/09) is way overrated. I would say these headphones are more 2 star.Sound: very thin, complete lack of bass, and very little detail. If you compar an well-recorded track with the use of cymbals and compare them to a better set of headphones, you will notice the lack of sound quality in these headphones. That said, these headphones will work fine for uses like talk radio, kid activities, e-books, etc. where fidelity isn't required.Build: thin wires, not a great connector, and very light cheap feeling earbud housingsThe Sony headphones for a four bucks more are much much better than these in sound quality and build.Rating: 2 stars
the remote does not work like it should. i unpluged and pluged it in many time and each time it was something different.....
I am one of those people who never bought into the high-definition craze... the nicest TV in my house is a 27" stereo CRT that weighs 100 lbs! So, I was absolutely shocked when I transferred The Lion King onto the Zen Vision... every detail of the sound was amazing. I could hear the ruffle of each feather on the birds' wings, and my wife actually flinched when an elephant nearly stepped on her. I couldn't imagine that there would be a rich experience from a 2.5 inch screen. I am absolutely in love with this unit and now I am starting to consider the benefits of gettting a 50" plasma as well!
We got this for my husband's daughter so that she could use it to access our home network with her older laptop. It installed with no issues or problems and works like a champ! In fact, she gets a better signal than ever before. This was a great bargain.
This is a pressure cooker that comes with simple and easy to understand instructions on use. It is a great stainless steel weight. We are so please to have found this item and at a great price. It came quickly and we used it the first day with great success!
The sound takes me back to 1970. They make current harsh digital tones sound like smooth analog music again. Yes, they are heavy. Yes the Chinese build and material quality is NOT up to 1970 American made. But if you factor in 40 years of inflation and the hours of listening enjoyment these will bring you... they are one of the TRUE bargains I have purchased. Don't hesitate to acquire this classic.
After traveling a good amount with my Alpha cameras (previously A100, now A700), I was tired of lugging around the battery charger with the long cords it requires. I bit the bullet and bought this charger.SO GLAD I DID!!! Seriously, it is extremely compact, and the prongs fold flat into the unit making it that much smaller and safer to store with other gear. No cords = no snags or knots or jumbles. I can leave this charger in even my smallest camera bags without compromising space for other equipment like filters or cleaning supplies.Bottomline: If you travel with your camera, particularly when space is a premium, this charger should be on your very short list. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
What a great TV. Picture is awesome on DVD and HD. Standard def doesn't look so hot, but that's got more to do with the cable source (and the fact that my GF insists on watching standard def in stretched mode).It also works great hooked up to a computer as a monitor. video streamed over the network looks really good, and it displays its native 1280 * 720 very nicely as a windows desktop. I bought a wireless keyboard - with mouse built in- from Fry's, and now I really enjoy surfing the internet from my couch.I bought this TV in February '07, when amazon had it on sale for $1,250 with free shipping. What an awesome deal. Since we got this TV (which dwarfs the 30" CRT that used to be our living room TV, but now lives in the bedroom), we've been watching everything from standard def to HD to tons of DVD's -- upscaled by our Sony upscaling player (also great, it remembers the position of the last 6 DVD's and movied played on it through HDMI look wonderful). The difference from before we got the TV to now is so amazing it's hard to describe. Though you get used to the awesomeness pretty quick, you still say to yourself "Man I love this TV" at least once a week. We now host a weekly LOST viewing every wednesday, and are looking for a new show to watch with our friends every week now that LOST is in reruns. My money is on Entourage.My DVD collection has grown by leaps and bounds since I got this TV, largely thanks to blockbuster's awesome and frequent used DVD deals. But, I digress, back to he TV. I love this TV so much I feel like I ripped Amazon off. Though it doesn't do 1080p, there is no 1080p content on TV just yet so it looks as good as anything else can unless you're a gamer or own an HD optical format player. Haven't noticed a rainbow effect, and neither has the GF. We went to the store before buying this TV to see if we could see the rainbow effect and neither of us could. YMMV on that.Pros: Great picture (after you mess with the menus a bit)Can't beat the price for this screen size with any other technology.Great Build Quality (after 4 months of ownership)Cons: It'll need an expensive new bulb sometime next year at the rate we're putting hours on it.No 1080pRemote sucks and is worthless (but, who actually uses the remote that came with their TV for anything except accessing he tv menu?)Bottom line: You cannot beat this TV in terms of screen size, features or quality for the price.
This is my 3rd GPS unit. I have previously owned Garmin products and this NAVMAN takes the prize! Not only is it portable so I can use it in any of my vehicles, but I can actually use waypoints. This is a great feature because not only can I use this product for road navigation, but I can use it for all of my outdoor activities like hiking, fishing and geocaching/orienteering! This is the only GPS that I have had my hands on, that you have no trouble seeing the screen when outdoors...it's a touch screen by the way!! The battery life is great I have not lost juice on it once. I usually let it run 5-6 hours before recharging. This is one of the better purchases I have made lately and have been recommending it to everyone. You just can beat the portability and the versatility!
I use several of these data sticks to hold pictures for my digital photoframe - can group pictures according to subject and plug into the frame for showing. The Kingston product is low cost and as good as any I have used. Also handy to carry key information for use on other computers when I am visiting out of town. Easy to password protect so I am not concerned about the possibility of losing the information.
I completely renovated a room in our basement to a home theater using the Optoma HD72 and DaLite 110 diagonal Cinema Vision screen. What I learned:- you've gotta plan any projectors location, whether Optoma/JVC/Panasonic/etc, including distance from screen, offset from ceiling, height/size of room, etc. So...if the HD72 fits within your room requirements it should be strongly considered- the screen is as important as the projector, so any review that doesn't tell you what type/size screen is teamed with the projector limits its usefulness.The basement room I put this in is 7ft 9in with excellent light control. Being 110" diagonal, the screen sits a little low on the wall. However, it is just fine when either sitting or standing.Picture is outstanding...rivals a 50" plasmaBottom line, I can't imagine I could have the quality image I have for the price I paid with any other combination.
Very good case and accessories.Very good sound and Noise Reduction systemBatteries last long.A very good choice, reccomended!
Necesitan ampliar la informaci&oacute;n de los accesorios que incluye la caja. En esta ocaci&oacute;n yo no estaba seguro de que el cable con entradas de video compuesto venia incluido, a pesar de que en la foto aparecia.
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.
I use this to label my jellies and perserves for gift-giving. I use it to label all my homemade, homebaked goods at Christmas time. Excellent, water-resistant, and easily dresses up a boring jar with the metallic gold tape.
Close-up lenses are no substitute for macro accessories such as a bellows unit and extension ring, but they do allow you to take close-up shots covering a subject field with the area of half a postcard, taken at a range of down to around 25cm, with a standard lens. Their main advantage They do not block any light, so they only alter the reproduction ratio and greatly increase the working range of standard and telephoto lenses. For reasons of quality, stopping down to at least f/8 is recommended.
Disappointed it did not have a warm setting, but the low setting seems to serve my purpose. Delivery was qick and easy.
I have had two of these. One quit after only 3 weeks, the other never worked at all. My experience with the unit that worked was very dissapointing:You cannot import playlists, you have to create them using clunky software included with the player or on the player itself. This becomes much more difficult with large numbers of mp3's. You also must select and load mp3's with the software one by one. The unit's database crashes frequently and must be rebuilt using the software, this destroys all playlists. The only media player that supports it is "Musicmatch Jukebox" and only the version included with the player, (It's not much better as an interface than the other software included with the player).This is a discontinued unit which is being sold off by third party resellers under several different names, there is almost no tech support available except from other owners.If you buy one of these you will soon be wishing you hadn't wasted your money. The Creative Labs Zen Extra can be purchased for under 200 dollars, It's well worth it.
Ordered 13" color TV w/VCR player - received in record time and an excellent purchase.
I've had this trackball for a few months now and I absolutely love it. I have small hands, so I was worried that the ball would be too big. In the past I've always used a Microsoft trackball that had a tiny ball in it.I work a lot of hours on the computer and ergonomics are an absolute must for me. This trackball fits the bill. The shape of it is strange at first, but my hand cups over it more naturally than any other mouse type product I've ever used. I also love having four buttons! They're programmable so you can set them up any way you'd like.The design and position of the ball allows you to use your thumb for control, or any of your other four fingers on the opposite side. When I first started using it I actually used all fingers for better control. I like a sensitive trackball, but I found that this one is the most sensitive I've ever used. With others, I would have to set my mouse speed as high as it would go to get the sensitivity I wanted. With this trackball, I had to set it at a medium speed instead, because high is *really* sensitive.In short, I love this trackball and expect to use it for years to come.
My wife likes to create her own tapes for us to use when we go on road trips. this tape deck fits the bill
I must admit that I bought the Pyle PL63BL 6.5 Inch 360 Watt 3 - Way Speakers with some reservations based on the critical review posted. However, since installing these speakers, I have no doubt in my mind that the decision to purchase them was a good one.I am currently using these speakers in the front (doors) of my vehicle, together with some Poineer speakers at the rear and when combined, they produce some of the best quality sound I have heard. To date, I have not heard the rattling suggested even at increased volume levels and I get a balanced sound from all the frequencies of these speakers.As speakers produced for Car doors, I think they play clean and provide well defined sound. However, I want to suggest that you can get much better quality, clarity and depth from these speakers if you use proper equipment to match such as equalizer, Stereo Deck and possibly Amplifier. If you use just an amplifier which may be too powerful for the speakers then you are sure to not get the kind of sound you are looking for.To those persons looking for good quality sound for their listening pleasure I can say "you can"t go wrong" with the Pyle PL63BL.
This TV is really nice. I plugged it in and it worked flawlessly out of the box. Great clear picture, and wonderful sound. The manual it comes with is very detailed and easy to understand.
I have had this card for several months and have used it to transfer thousand of pictures and movies without any problems.
Hello, I'm about to purchase this adapter, but I wonder if it can be used on the nintendo DSi. Thanks,
This flash works fine if you don't want spend lots of money on flash. I had this work good on my Rebel2000 and better than speelite 200e.It's cheap, not look like pro-Flashs light, but hey works great for me.
Unpacked box. Unscrewed faceplate. Screwed in drive. Screwed faceplate back in place. Plugged in USB & power. Turned on power. Windows XP went beep beep beep. Five minutes, fun fun fun.
The product is great. I also was very pleased with the Shipper.Thanks
The product is great. Easy to handle and set up. The service of Amazon was amazing - they shipped it ahead of time and in a well protected package.Highly recommended!! don't go to stores - just use Amazon!!
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
Here's the short answer: Buy this thing. It flat-out rules.I have so many things hooked up to it and everything looks stunning. Nice and light. Great colors and contrast. Games look rad. Movies and the little HD cable stuff out there both look great.I should have bought the thing sooner.
We liked the camera and we still use it in a case for scuba diving. It works well and really works great for an underwater camera. It's been 135 feet deep and worked like a champ
I had this unit and a MIO 310 on a 3 hour trip side by side. The MIO worked perfect and never froze and had all the POIs, plus the menus were easy to use and understand, very nice display. This one on the other hand, froze all the time, wanted to take me in the wrong direction, and the menus and ease of use is very confusing and clumsy, not to metion the unit is bulkier and you cannot take it out of the car with you. The price is good, but I was able to buy my MIO on sale for the same price, so it is a much better beagain. the Magellan went back to the store.
I have had this router for about 6 months. It works well with a static IP from my ISP and as a DHCP server to my wireless clients. I have not tried the auto coniguration as I do not have DHCP on my DSL service. The one flaw I find is that I cannot maintain a steady connection to my wireless clients when using WEP. My solution was to create an access list on the router and limit wireless access to the mac addresses of my wireless clients. I have also noticed that I need to recycle the router once in awhile (maybe once a month or less). No big deal.
I originally bought Mediabridge speaker wire and came up a little short installing some surround speakers. I went to K-mart and they had Rca 16 gauge speaker wire. It is actually a little better quality than the Mediabridge. I am definitely impressed with both brands and my speakers have opened up a little bit and sound cleaner.
extremely fast .. i use it on my blackberry and its works perfectly fine !!! the more data u have the more speed u r going to need !!! this microsd card does everything for me .... very happy with this purchase !!
Item was not as described/advertised. Ordered a "Konica" brand name cartridge. Received a remanufactured "Premium Toner Cartridge" brand name cartridge. I posted images of what I received. Returned the product for a refund. I will not buy from this company again.
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
This tripod head is worth the money because it holds heavy cameras and lenses lock-solid without wiggle yet is adjustable to hold the camera in just about any position except upside down. It works very smoothly and well in all respects. The head I was using for heavy lens-camera work offered 360 degree adjustability in landscape position but not in portrait. This head offers total flexibility (360 degrees both in landscape and portrait orientations) along with precise adjustment and solid, non-slip positioning. If you have a heavy camera-lens setup that you wish to hold securely in virtually any orientation this head is an excellent solution costing substantially less than comparable "pro-heads".
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.
I have to be honest the Camera is the perfect size, takes OK pictures, but not great, would be great for casual pictures, and home shot. The main drawback is that the LCD screen is WAY too fragile. It literally takes nothing to crack it, and Canon will not cover it under warranty. My LCD broke in a case with a plastic lcd screen protector on it, I have been very careful because I was aware of this problem. Canon built a pocket camera that is too fragile to carry in a pocket. I highly suggest you find and buy something else.
Great product. Unfortunatelly I did not have a chance to compare it to many other products but I had a great experience so far. The quality of sound is very good. The noice cancelling works really good. I use them at work where I sit near air conditioner and I don't hear anything when I turn them on. The only minus that I had so far that when the noice cancelling is turned on the sound leaks to outside environment (what I mean that people around you can hear the music almost as well as you can with headphones all). Otherwise, it's a great product. I will recomment it to everyone.
my infant son can now enjoy baby einstein. quick shipping and easy to use
Very satisfied with the performance and comfort of these headphones. A fraction of Bose headphones.
I bought this on sale for $20 from some office supply store, and I've been waiting for a long time to try it out. Turns out that the one I bought was too big for my laptop, but it was nothing that couldn't be fixed with a proper paper cutting board.I cut my privacy filter to be a little larger than the screen, that way the curved removal grip wouldn't cut into my screen. I don't see the cutaway on the model shown on Amazon, but perhaps I have an older model -- I'm not sure.I can't comment on the quality of the grips yet, as I've only just put them on -- though it seems that they might be a bit flimsy -- but I could be wrong as they may not have set yet.As for the actual privacy filter -- it's pretty awesome. We tested text and pictures with a friend sitting next to me as though we were on an airplane -- and more or less, it's darn effective even with a LCD screen on full brightness. If you dim your screen, it essentially goes black for third party viewers.Overall, pretty good technology -- probably only going to get better in the future.
HDTV and DVD - Video and Sound are amazing on this set. The viewing from all direction in the room was exceptional. Did not notice any depreciation in clarity or visibility from any viewing angle in the room. The speakers are attached to both ends of the screen. This give the unit a pleasant wider stance. Sound is above average. TV mounts like a picture frame on the wall. Wall mount is not included. I don't think it is included with any LCD TV in the market. This LCD will set the trend to bring down the LCD TV prices..
this headset is very balanced in response. great at isolating from outside room. I'm very satisfied with this set and am glad I bought them.
These were my first foray into hifi-esque phones and I love them. Burn in is essential, I'd say after 50 hrs or so the sound quality jumped expnentially. Great for rap and dubstep and equally so for rock and acoustic. They've got an in your face soundstage that puts you in the middle of the music. Add an amp and the sound gets even better. I'm tempted to try the pro coppers but don't know how much beter they would be for the $. Get em, you'll love em.
perfect for a light walk, at work, on a plane ride. so lightweight can barely feel them on my head.it you sweat heavily then the earphone may clog up on you and you'll be listening to some muted music until u shake then or air dry them.wire's a bit short too. doesnt quite reach my mp3 in the bottom of my shorts pocket when I am at the gym and I am 5'6".
I had high hopes for this unit given what we paid for it, but have had MANY problems. About half the DVDs we have played in it have had serious sound problems, as if you were turning the volume up and down randomly. It makes many movies unwatchable. Plus, you get plenty of picture freezes. Most cdr/mp3s that we have tried in it also had serious audio problems, lots of pops and the like. These cdr/mp3s play fine on other players.I've had lots of problems with other Toshiba products lately, so my advice would be to avoid them.
This is the seventh camera in the family of four in the last four years... Canon simply is reliable manufacturer.
This printer and scanner works well. I am a little disappointed in the scanning/ocr software. Dell's read characters much better than this, and it was easier to use.
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.
I finished up my last batch of these discs bought some time ago, without a problem. BUT the next batch purchased most recently will not record on my Philips CDR 765. There are too many different types of media discs and not labeled properly. Should be an industry standard that the consumer can readily see that they can use them. Not sure what to get now or if another brand will work properly.
I USE SETS OF 2s, NIKON EN-EL3e IN MY NIKON D200 CAMERA AND MY NIKON D70s.I CAN SHOOT THE FULL WEEKEND OFF OF 1 GOOD CHARGE.I;M VERY HAPPY TO SAY NO PROBLEMS,EXCELLENT PRODUCT,GOOD JOB NIKON.
I purchased the WGR614 a few weeks ago along with a WGE101 wireless bridge for my Turtle Beach Audiotron digital audio receiver. The performance of both products has been rock solid. I'm running 3 computers through the ethernet and two wireless devices. Plus this thing costs half as much as the comparable Linksys product. The only thing I don't like is the support. When I've emailed, it took several days to get an automated response to a question that is not even to close to what I really asked. I haven't tried to call yet. Also the manual indicated that you could shut off the SSID broadcast, but infact you can't unless you upgrade the firmware to the newest beta version. I did that and everything is working fine.The only other problem that I've experienced is that I can't use my employer's VPN. My own internet and network sharing works fine, but for some reason I can't use the VPN. The instructions state that shutting of the SPI firewall would solve this, but it doesn't. This was not a problem with my comparable Linksys product.
The headphones live up to the billing and provide a pure, silent environment for me to work in. I have not used them for travel, just to block out the ambient noise of my household while working, and the product is excellent!I love my children and my family, however they tend to create an enormous amount of noise, and most is undetectable when wearing the headphones. When I connect a computer or iPod to the headphones, I can hear nothing but thoughts and music, a miraculous occurrence. Right price, right product.
I bought this camera to replace a larger, clunkier one I had before going on a trip to Europe. I wanted to have something compact and easy to carry discreetly in my pocket without looking too much like a tourist. This camera has been perfect for that, and so much more. It takes beautiful, crisp, colorful pictures, and is great for portraits as well as scenic shots. It doesn't give a lot of user-control over shutter speed or aperture, and so really isn't for professional photos, but it does the job well.The downsides: surface scratches easily, doesn't come with a protective case (although Virgin MegaStore carries one perfect for it), and the flash setting must be re-set each time after camera is turned off, which is slightly annoying.A great camera for the price though. Very satisfied, indeed!
I was just about ready to buy the Canon SD1000 to replace my Pentax Optio 43WR. (I would have bought another WR if Pentax still made one like it) but found the V10 at Ritz Camera for $99. Wow! This is a fine camera anyway but for this price, it's a steal. The last Fuji I owned was a 40i and I'm a fan of the Super CCD. The 3 inch LCD closes the deal, especially for us over 50 guys who need reading glasses. Spare batteries are cheap and the camera is very easy to use. The picture quality is good and 5 megapixels is more than I need.
I bought this case for my Dell Axim X5. It arrived fast and is working out great. This case gives your PDA a better feel and a more secure grip. I've used the other Otterbox cases and prefer this one due to it's ability to have access to you slots and I can charge and sync my PDA while it's still in the case.Best part is that when I upgrade my PDA to the HP 211...this case will still fit.
I am a Sony Products fan and I love how this little item makes my memory stick compatible electronics work together seemlessly. I can take a picture with my 4 year old Cyber Shot camera and view it on my PSP or PS3. Very Cool!
These buds give good performance at a very reasonable price. If you take the time to select the right cushions so they fit properly, and you do not expect studio quality from a $20 pair of earbuds, you'll like them. They do a fair job of blocking ambient noise too, I'd say -9 dB or better as an informal estimate.In stock configuration they are warm and a little muddy. That's because there is a little plastic disk stuck on the ear end of the tube coming from the driver element. This disk has a tiny hole in it, and seems to be designed to filter high frequencies coming from the driver. If you remove the disk by using a scalpel or utility knife, sound volume increases by at least 3 dB at normal volume settings and becomes almost painfully crisp.I found this out because my wife complained that one of the earbuds had stopped working. Auditory testing revealed that both buds were working, but that one was about -6dB down from the other in loudness. Visual inspection showed that both of the ear ends of the buds were coated with a sticky substance, and that there was a small dimple in the center of the apparently solid disk at the ear end of each bud. When a utility knife blade was inserted between the rim of the driver tube and the disk, the disk peeled away, revealing the driver at the base of the tube. When the disk was held to the light, a very small hole showed up.All right. The disk from the low-volume earbud had its hole plugged up with what seemed to be earwax (ew). When the hole was cleared with the knife and the disk re-attached, sound volume was restored.As noted, without the disks at the end of the driver tube, these earbuds are too bright, with far too much high end. I made the holes a little bigger with a sewing needle and achieved a more pleasing balance (to me) between bass and treble, as compared to the stock configuration.
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.)
For those of you slightly mechanically inclined, the PAL is quite easy to disassemble. I dove in recently (since my review), removing the various components to access and disassemble the volume and function pots. Gave them a good spray with no residue contact cleaner and worked the little plastic inner part back and forth. There's essentially no identifiable electrical contacts in pots, but I gave it a shot anyway. Reassembled and was surprised to hear clear and consistent volume. I've listened for over 8 hours now and can declare it fixed.Just read Jason's recent review - bummer on the reneged offer! I'm knocking my review down to a 2 due to my labor for repairs and his customer service experience.
I bought this and a RiteAV 25 ft. 3.5mm Extension Cable at the same time. The RiteAV 25 ft. 3.5mm Extension Cable dramatically compromised the sound quality into my B&W P5 headphones. This headphone extension cable, by contrast, did not cause any drastic deterioration in sound quality. Because of the solenoidal supercoiling, full extension to 25' is difficult, but if you are within say 15' to 20' of your amp, this should not be problematic.
My Zen Vision:M was my first foray into the world of hard-drive mp3 players, before buying it I had only used flash-based players with significantly less memory. I did my research looking for an mp3 player and after a few weeks (I can't make decisions ;) ) decided on this one- save a few minor complaints, I couldn't be happier.The price has dropped significantly since I bought mine, but they're still more expensive and physically larger than an iPod. I personally think that they're worth the extra cash and that the added bulk is nice- it makes the player feel more durable and overall better-built than an iPod (which have a reputation for being rather fragile anyway). The front is soft black plastic with buttons flush to the surface and lit by a blue backlight. The plastic scratches VERY easily, though, and on the black-colored player, those scratches really show. The problem can be fairly easily avoided, though- just stick it in a case or use one of those plastic PDA-screen-protectors the second you get it out of the box. If you're cheap, a couple layers of Saran-Wrap also works decently as a case; just wrap it up like leftovers.The included software is adequate- nice user interface and very easy to use. Transferring music is done quickly and with relative ease. However, the ports for USB and power cables aren't built in, they're on a separate adapter that must be plugged into the player itself. This gets a little pesky, especially when traveling, as the adapter is easily lost. Replacements can be ordered from Creative, but shipping takes nearly forever. Battery life is good, and I've found that it tends to live up to manufacturer claims. The player can be charged either with your computer or with an AC adapter, and trust me, the includion of the AC adapter is a nice touch.Screen quality is, in my opinion, quite superior to iPod's: colors are brighter and and photos/videos really look great for such a little screen. I have had very little trouble with the player freezing/malfunctioning, so I can't comment on tech support or troubleshooting.The player is easy to use, and the controls are very intuitive- volume is easily accessed from any point and menus are nicely organized. The "random play all" feature is actually quite reliable compared to other players I've owned- little repetition or songs that seem to come up too often. There is an in-player "favorites" feature which can be nice; just rate each song with 1-5 stars and it will shuffle accordingly. The ability to delete files from the player is unexpectedly handy, too.Overall, just a spiffy little player- not perfect and not for everyone, but a great choice nonetheless. A bit expensive, but definitely worth your money.
The new Apple iPod with video playback brings a much anticipated facet of technology to the pocket portable world. With the capability to playback crisp and vibrant video in both H.264 and MPEG-4 formats, the new iPod enables you to take your shows on the go. Matched with the new QuickTime version, creating your own movies for play on the iPod is just as easy!The new flat-faced, slender design not only brings a new asthetic quality to the orignal iPod line, but also brings it together with the recently released iPod Nano. The new, smaller scroll wheel, no longer sporting a rounded center button, fits the overall design much better as well.The face of the new iPod features the same clear laminate coating that the iPod Nano was treated to, serving to both protect the new 2.5" screen better and allow the iPod to be produced not only in the original white, but the new and decidedly appealing black.The new 2.5" screen holds to the same Apple quality most have come to expect. Clear, bright and easy to watch at nearly any angle. While many compare this to the Sony PSP's larger screen, the two technologies serve decidedly different needs, and the iPod executes its purpose well with the design.All in all, the new iPod is the same old great functionality and design with the ability for video added in. The "icing on the cake" as Steve Jobs put it.[...]
After a couple months, both buttons stopped working. I had to press so hard to activate a "click," use became impractical. Also, plastic housing never quite fit right and kept popping off.
Awesome printer for the price! Great quality printing compared to some much more expensive printers.
This product exactly what it says. I used it to clean my Vaio Laptop screen and one wipe was enough to get it clean. With two bottles, this is an excellent deal.
On the very first use the sticker over the control knob started to peel off. I bought this size for the express intent of cooking a turkey breast in it. Even for it's large size it cooks much faster than I had anticipated. A very large turkey breast was cooked to perfection in just under four hours. Santa should have tried it out for Thanksgiving instead of getting up early on Christmas day and having the turkey ready for serving at 9:30am. Ho Ho Ho. Tossed the bowl into the dishwasher and my cleanup was a done deal.
I use this adapter ring to attach my Olympus twin flash unit. I use it for taking macro shots. It works well but the attachment to the Olympus 50mm macro lens is imprecise. It is mostly a friction fit and it is easy to misalign it to the lens. It also is not adaptable to fit other lenses I might use it on. It is pretty much purpose built for the Olympus 50mm macro lens. Unfortunately it is the only adapter I could find for my twin flash unit. I took off one star for the imprecise fit to the lens.
This product is unbelievable! For weeks I have been receiving unwanted calls from unknown callers and 800 telemarketers and as soon as this arrived in the mail, I hooked it up easily to my telephone and to my amazement, it worked beautifully. I only had to press the button once, the other times it just automatically stops the call from getting through. (I know this because I called my home phone from my cell phone and removed my ID) A womans voice says, I'm sorry but this party does not accept calls of this nature, please hang up and dial 1182 then the number.....I highly recommend this product, if you are lucky enough to find one.
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 product to everyone.
I love this camera. Can't say enough. Easy to use, great pics, small. Its everything I was looking for.
ordered the plug and received it very fast, good service. the plug is just what we needed. will order again when we need more.
I bought this product despite the negative reviews seen here. I also purchased a Netgear router at the same time. This product is a breeze to set up, just plug it in and go. I control access to my rounter via mac address screening, and had no problems setting that up. I have had absolutely no connection problems, this thing stays connected.I highly reccomend this product-it's an affordable solution for sharing a network connection between computers, video game consoles, etc. Similar adapters exist for Video Game units specifically labeled for video game consoles but cost twice as much and are exactly the same product as this one.
Just got these headphones figuring they would feel and sound like the sony walkman headsets of old but they do not. Cheap feeling plastic, thin sound, no bass and strange wire exit from the speakers make the headset a sub par replica. They are not worth a penny more than 5 bucks. Its not worth going through the hasstle of returning, so I'll just keep them as a backup. Guess I have to deal with the modern earbud style to get decent sound quality. Oh well.
I've had the UE Super.fi 5 Pro for a little over a month and they sound amazing. Like others have said, you hear things in your music that you've never heard before and they make you want to listen to your music collection all over again.I previously owned the Shure SE110 and Denon AH-C700, both of which I returned to keep these UE SF5. The Shure SE110 were definitely more comfortable than the Super.fi 5, but the Super.fi's are MUCH better soundwise. The isolation on the SE110 is also better, to the point where you can't hear anything, even with no music playing. The SF5 still has good isolation, but you can still hear things like if a car is going to hit you or something. Too much isolation just makes me uncomfortable when walking around. I admit I liked the Denon C700 and only upon closely comparing songs between the C700 and SF5 was I able to see that the SF5 provided clearer sound.The reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is the comfort. It isn't hard to get a good seal (although there is a technique involved), but after wearing them for more than 45 mins with the silicon or provided foam tips my ears begin to hurt. I tried flipping the left and right monitors and that helps a little. I actually ordered the Comply T400 foam tips and they are very comfortable. The quality of the sound is still the same and I can wear the earphones for longer periods of time.Also, these earphones are pretty big and they stick out of your ears, which bothered me at first. But the sound is so amazing on them that I didn't really care and they actually don't look that bad.Overall, the sound is great on the UE SF5 Pro's and listening to my music is a whole new experience for me. If they are uncomfortable for you, I would suggest getting the Comply foam tips and/or flipping the monitors.
I have been visiting BestBuy, CircuitCity as of late. I like to see which one will be my next purchase for under $150. I do not need a subwoofer since I already have a THX certified sub, which just needs to be connected to a compact stereo unit.So, I tested Sony, Panasonic, Philips, JVC, and this Sharp all $100-$150. JVC ruled out, their systems cost more than $150. Sony ones under $150 have no bass, ruled out. Only Philips MCM-530, Panasonic SC-PM41, Sharp XL-MP130 are left. Philips has good bass, just the sound is not as crisp as the other two. Both Panasonic & Sharp have exceptional clarity of sound for the price. Both are on sale this week for less than $120. I, then, rule out the Philips as I don't like the wooden color besides its less clear sound.The Panasonic is really good with tremble. Clarity is very good. However, to the point some music are overshadowed by its own super-tremble power. It gets to a point where it is too much tremble especially when turned on loud.The Sharp seems to get the best of all for sound quality. The tremble does not go over the top when the system is turned on loud. It is just very clear and nice, whether you are up close or farther away from the system. The bass is wonderful and deep especially when the X-bass is on. Man, you really have to listen to this Sharp to understand what I am saying. The bass is deeper than the Panasonic and Philips. This Sharp system feels like it has a sub (subwoofer) in it, although it doesn't! Vocal is pretty good, although not as good as my father's Bose system (which costs twelve times as much!). Yet, don't get me wrong here, this system has all the tremble, mid-range and bass you need for a 100 sq ft room, or even a living room of the size of 150 sq ft to 200 sq ft. It will fill up the room!Which leads to my next point: the 170 watts seems to be accurate and is powerful! The sound seems to be twice as powerful as my old Sony was, which was rated 80 watts. When my Sony's bass start to distort, this Sharp continue to get louder and much louder before I hear distortion of the bass. At that point, the volume is very very very loud in my apartment. My neighbor hears my new system too. He comes over and checks it out.Remember, at the very beginning, I said that I had a subwoofer at home? Here is the important part. Although the Sharp gives out excellent bass already, I connect it to my 260 watts(peak)/100 watts(RMS) subwoofer. Man, this almost matches my father's Bose system which in total costs six times as much!!I can now feel that walls and floor are being shaken by my system!! Yet, don't get me wrong, even without any connection to a separate subwoofer, this Sharp already pumps out a lot of bass, enough to start a party and dance!!As to whether I recommend it over all other costing less than $150, my answer is a definite "YES".The drawback of this system is that the cd changer is a bit slow and noisy. Yet, I usually connect this Sharp to my computer and listen to my music in digital formats, so I am fine. I seldom use the CD changer though.Overall, very satisfied; and when I consider the small price of $118.99, I am perfectly satisfied!
Just got these today. Great form factor and comfort, good sound quality (mirror other observations). Sound leaks are awful though...my daughter was singing along and she was across the living room...could hear lyrics, every detail. Volume was at a low enough level that I could hear my fingers tapping on the table.Going to return these.
I picked this unit up to replace a Saitek A-100 system that had skyrocketed in price after I fried it due to a power adapter mismatch. Unlike the Saitek, this personal system comes with a power adapter (no identification on it, so it would be prudent to label the device it's intended for). The sound from its lightweight speakers is at least as "present" and loud as the Saitek unit, though bass frequencies are slightly more muffled. The Cyber Acoustics Portable is not quite as "grip friendly" as the Saitek's narrow, flatter design, which is also lighter overall in weight when used with batteries, employing 4 AAA batteries as compared to the Cyber Acoustics' 4 AAs. Nevertheless, the Cyber Acoustics Portable can slide into a jacket pocket with little problem other than excess wire (see below).Even though the Cyber Acoustics comes with power adapter, it lacks the fold-out stand that made the Saitek relatively stable when used on a desk top. Especially when not weighted down by the 4 double-A batteries, the Cyber Acoustics is prone to tip over and move around on a flat surface with little provocation. Also, the power adapter pin doesn't seat deeply or securely in the speaker unit, causing it to come loose with moderate movement of the speakers.The cable to the player is permanently attached to the speaker, which could save the frustration of searching for a misplaced mini-cable. The downside is that it's a good 5 feet, more than you need (or want) when transporting the speaker with your iPod on walks around the block or when your player is in close proximity to the speaker. The excess cord requires some clever concealing on the part of the user. Also, I'm not one to complain about overly bright "power on" lights, but this one, even though blue, is a potential migraine trigger, so best not to gaze at it.Overall, a good little speaker for the money. It'll serve until Amazon Gold Boxes another Saitek A-100.
Clearly the only reviewer of this product doesn't understand what they purchased. If you have a PS2 keyboard and want to plug it into a USB slot, you need a MALE PS2 to FEMALE USB adapter, not this product.
I purchased the DB2 after reading the product description:"Although the DB2 was originally designed for outdoor use, it has quickly become one of the most popular indoor antennas due to its small size and extraordinary gain..."Antenna is not a good indoor antenna because in order to receive the UHFsignal, it needs have a line of sight to the broadcast tower and should be mounted on the roof for best results. Otherwise you will waste you hard earned money like I did.Sam In Denver Co.
Did anyone get the 4-year extended warranty offered by Amazon? Does anyone know if Samsung offers their own extended warranty on the LNT-4665? Any suggestions? Is it worth it to get an extended warranty?Thanks to all for your comments about the Samsung 4665 -- your feedback helped me make my decision to get this Samsung HDTV.Thanks!
The BrotherDK2211 is very easy to use. It does print well and sticks well. However you may see it peel up slightly but make sure the surface has no dirt before sticking it on. We used it on panel boxes. It was a easy and cheap solution.
Great for running, biking, etc. Fold to a size small enough to put in small container. I have had 4 or 5. I buy them in pairs cause there cheap but fragile. The wire is the weak link so I tape the wire where it exits the buds with elec tape and that helps
I bought the Pyle speakers to put into a center channel speaker enclosure for my 5.1 Dolby sound system. I did not use them in an automobile system.My amplifier is rated for 8 ohm loads, so I put the speakers in series inside the enclosure.The mounting instructions were clear and the hookup wire and mounting hardware were adequate. I painted the enclosure black and used the grills on the outside so it looks good, even though its hidden in the back of the entertainment center.They sound great and have cleared up the muddled sound from the previous enclosure I was using. I haven't turned up the volume yet, but I am sure they will work very well at higher sound levels.
it doest its job. no better no worse than any other mouse. id buy it again. and recomend it to others.Lizzy
This bag does its job protecting my laptop! great product and great and fast shipping!
My daughter just got her license, and lo and behold, my old mini-van that she'll be driving has only and FM radio. She asked if I could put a CD player in it, and I agreed that I would.On a recent college trip in her mother's car, we used a cassete tape adapter to listen to her iPod (That worked great too!). At the start of the next trip, in my car with a CD and no cassette player, I said to my daughter that they ought to make an FM transmitter for the ipod. She said they did, so I stopped and bought one at the next town. We finished that trip 6 hours of driving later enjoying her ipod all the while.When we got home, I asked her if the iTrip would replace the need for a CD player at 3 or 4 times the cost. She tested it in the van and said sure! So the iTrip saved me over $100!!
Worked exactly as advertised, sound quality is great and battery life is very good aswell.
I purchased the Macally enclosure along with a Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB disk drive. The enclosure is sturdy, well made and has some weight to it (being cast aluminum). The drive was extremely easy to install in the case tray, and the 4 screws for mounting were included. Also included were a Firewire 400 cable and a USB cable. Both cables were good quality and both had the ferrite core surrounding the cables to reduce/eliminate unwanted signal interference. The enclosure has no fan, but seems to dissipate the heat from the hard drive extremely well. Since I've installed it I've been running the drive hard copying my other drive to the new one, and it's barely warm to the touch, but you can feel warmth in the air surrounding it, so I'm very pleased with the design. I've seen comments about vibration and rattling problems, but I don't have any, and with the construction of the unit I don't see how the case would cause any noise if assembled properly. There were also some complaints of the cables not fitting well into the back. Mine are snug. Also the complaints about the back plate being plastic are unfounded. The plate just surrounds the input and power ports, but does not have anything to do with the structure of the enclosure. The screws in the back attach the interior tray to the body of the enclosure, so even if the back plastic case broke or cracked, the unit would not be affected. Overall I am very happy with the unit, and hope that it keeps working as well as it is well into the future. I'm planning on buying a 2nd one after I've stressed this one for a month or so (with a Samsung drive - the WD is noisy).
I just bought the 37 inch Vizio from Costco for $1199. Nothing else out there can compete and that price. The picture and soung quality are great. I have it hooked to a Samsung 860 up-converting DVD player with HDMI in my bedroom and the picture is awesome. I can't wait to see it when I get it hooked up to a HD signal. Now I will be forced to go out and get a big screen HD TV for my living room!
I have an IPod full of classic jazz & some rock, blues, country, etc., but most of the music was recorded on vinyl first. This is not a knock or meant to sound snobby, but it is music where a lot of ingenuity had to go into the engineering. With this type of music, the Hi-Fi is incredible. I move it form room to room and you can hear every instrument in each song, including some overdubs that I never knew exisited. This thing may be expensive, but with 809 albums on my $400 Ipod, I fell like I already invested enough money in music and this is just an accessory.
The Avery laminating roll really did the trick. I had to laminate (double-sided) an 8 1/2" x 11", a 16" x 19", three 11" x 14", and 22" x 28" inch posters, all ranging from copy paper to sketch paper to poster board. All of them were precious original artwork. The grid made it easy to measure and cut. And the actual lamination sheet had great adhesive -- It stuck well, but if I had to remove and reposition it, it didn't rip or crinkle the paper. It had amazingly good results. A lot cheaper to do than paying an office center to laminate for $3 a square foot. Now I can laminate practically anything for less than a fraction of the commercial cost!It's very easy to use. Simply measure and cut your segment, and then separate the plastic from the paper. (This is a little tricky, and I recommend kneading a corner with your fingernails until the plastic is separated.) After this, simply peel it off and apply onto your surface. Then smooth out to rid of wrinkles and air bubbles. (I did this on a kitchen counter, seeing it was a hard and completely flat surface.) Then fold the edges over. If you want a double-sided effect, simply repeat the process on the other side, and then cut away any edges. (I like to leave a 1/8" margin.)What I would recommend this to anyone who wants to laminate in large loads without the large bill.
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 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 had tried the Bose headphones before getting this, and now I can say that the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 performance is quite good comparing to those. Orlando, Caracas-Venezuela
My pre-teen and teenage kids wanted to shoot videos. I did not want them to use my expensive Canon camcorder or any standard tape-based or DVD-based camcorder because I knew these camcorders would not hold up to the rigors of my kids. These camcorders have no moving parts (other than the buttons). Even the zoom is electronic so the lens does not move. This fact makes these camcorders a cheap solution for a simple-enough-for-kids, and rugged little camcorder they can use to do their video creating. Just remember these camcorders have no image stabilization so the videos will have more jiggling than usual, and their low light capability is rather poor. These camcorders are mostly useful for close up situations.
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.
I bought this as an HDTV antenna for my DirecTV HD DVR. I prefer OTA picture quality to the PQ of DirecTV HD channels. I mounted it on a pole attached to my chimney. Assembly took 5 minutes. Small, unobtrusive antenna. Signal strength on San Francisco HD stations (30 miles away) is 100/100 on every station.
I was looking for a compact camera to take on vacation with me but didn't want to trade size for quality. After reading many reviews, I decided to go with something in the PowerShot line. I debated between the SD750, SD800, and SD850 for a while before settling on the 800, which seemed like the best value at $300 here on Amazon. I'm glad I chose this one. I prefer the form factor of the 800 - the big power button on top meant I could reach into my pocket, hit the power button while pulling it out, zoom, and snap a shot of a passing Mickey Mouse in under 10 seconds. The 800 takes fantastic one-handed photos, even while moving. The only blurry photos I took the entire vacation were a result of me doing something wrong. There are not a lot of manual options, but the clever user can get by just fine switching from the various built-in modes. There were occasional shots the camera was unable to get in its standard mode, including some low-lighting (though not dark) areas where it's flash was too bright and washed out the subjects. However, the overall quality was more than enough to compensate for these rare instances. I have been extremely happy with my purchase.
This is the slickest handheld to date. I fell in love with the PEG NX70V/U in a nano second when I first laid eyes on it, and I went ahead and got one. Looked cool when I used to take pictures and then stored them on the memory stick (MS). Thats when the trouble began.I did a not synch and connected to my PC. The Clie did its thing and suddenly there was a bar across the memory stick, so I waited till the synch stopped. Took the Clie out of the cradle and reset it. Still no memory stick on the icon tray, even though the 128 Meg stick was still in. SO I did a hard reset, wiped the handheld and the memory stick was found ! Did a hot synch again, and it could not be found.Sent it back to Sony for repair, they sent it back with a new MS. Case closed. Hmm, so is set it up and it found the memory stick. Now for the real test, I did a hot synch, and the memory stick disappeared, and the line went through the MS on the icon tray. I just shipped it back to Sony for repair AGAIN...If they can fix this minor problem I may even be able to use the wireless NIC I bought as well.
I purchased this HDMI Cable about 2 months ago with the intention of connecting my laptop to my TV to watch videos and to play games. This cable did not disappoint. I plugged everything up and got excellent video and audio quality for both videos and games. I looked around for HDMI cables at retail stores before I got this one, and for 1/2 the lengh of cable, it cost 5 times as much. Name brands don't matter to me much. As long as things work, I'm happy, and this worked. Would recommend this to anyone looking for an HDMI cable.
Purchased these Binoculars to take to football Games and to observe Wild life on nature trails. They were everything I hoped for. Excellent Quality at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
So, I've had my creative zen: vision for several years now - since they first came out, and I have never stopped loving it. I had started out with an ipod as it was the thing to have at the time (and still is, sadly) and I was not at all impressed. My ipod died every three months like clockwork, so I gave up on it and went out and bought this. Best choice I ever made.This thing has been dropped in water, hurled across a room(quite by accident), and dropped on every surface imaginable more times than I can count. (I do try to take care of my expensive electronics, but mp3 players have a way of finding their way out of my pocket when I'm running/exorcising) Because of this abuse, the face has come off and has to be kept on by duct tape... but the thing still works beautifully! And when it does freeze (which isn't often) it has a handy little reset button that fixes everything.(my ipod was forever freezing and it's hold-the-buttons-down reset method usually didn't work) It has scratches, dings, scrapes but I love the thing and I'll be very sad when I do have to replace it.I would recommend this mp3 player to anyone, it's quite the gem.
For the price this NETGEAR WIRLESS router can not be beat,buy now before the rebate expires!Brand name company ,quality product.Very easy install and lots of features for those who like to tweak,
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.
i bought two webcams and neither of them were any good i ended up purchasing a laptop with the webcam built in
I do not know where all these reviewers are getting their criticisms from. As a musician myself, I bought a 2nd generation IPOD three weeks ago. I also own a first generation Shuffle and a Nano.I use all of these units with both the Bose triports and the Sennheiser 100's. Both the sound and the portability are excellent. They certainly do not lack bass. I have a feeling that problems with bass are due to the included ear buds and not due to the player itself. In short, I feel that when I can clip this much music practically anywhere on my clothing and get this quality of sound, these units are a bargain...I do, however, wonder why Amazon is getting so much more for their units as all other vendors out there.$79 seems to be the going price at almost all vendors.
Well, I finally bit the bullet and stuck my toe into the digital pool. I'm glad I did, and chose the D80 as the vehicle.I'm an old film fan from way back, and my standard was the F5, an absolutely outstanding camera in every way. I also have a couple of N80s, and a couple of FMs. So I know the Nikon product line pretty well, and of course have a significant investment in lenses, so there was no way I was going to switch to another brand like Canon and have to buy a whole new line of lenses also.The D80 is a pretty outstanding camera, and utilizes the digital technology pretty impressively. Now that I have some experience with it, I'd recommend to other film users to go with at least this level camera, as the 10 megapixel capability is going to be important to you if you want to use it similarly to film as far as cropping, enlargements, etc.This camera's easy to use, and if you're familiar with Nikons the learning curve will be very steep; it's all familiar territory. No surprises here.Excellent quality, excellent image quality. Of course, the ease and speed of seeing your end result as soon as you shoot it -- as opposed to waiting for film processing and printing -- is a huge plus to the digital technology.The only lens I had to add to my current line with this body was a super-wide zoom, as my 18-35 now became effectively a 28-52. On the up side, my 28-300 now effectively became a 42-450.All well and good, BUT..... don't throw your film camera away. There are some things that film just does better. The ISO range of digital is much more limited. You can't crank it as low as the available film ISOs, which may impact your ability to take long exposures, especially in daylight. Also, above a relatively modest ISO of 400, you start running into issues that have to be addressed in the digital world that aren't a factor in the film world until much higher ISOs, such as artifacting (the digital equivalent of graininess), lessening of color accuracy, etc. Though there is some compensating programming built into the camera, ISO 400 is a pretty low speed at which to have to start thinking about these kinds of issues. With my F5, there are films available with ISO 3200 that can be pushed to 6400. Digital just comes nowhere near this.So, a great camera for what it is. A wonderful capability to add diversity to your camera bag. But keep your film camera around.
I've had the i3 for about 6 months now; used it all over the Northeast and took it on vacation to the Phoenix area. Upgraded to a 512MB chip so could add western US to east & midwest. This thing works great - very visible, voice is handy, small size is appreciated - I tuck it up next to the rearview. Very simple to use, I loan it to my kids (who have terrible senses of direction) so they don't get lost. Highly recommended, with a couple of issues:1) Agree with other folks that the suction cup isn't great - but it does work better if you clean and moisten the window area and the suction cup itself;2) This may be unique to my car (2000 Maxima w/ Bose sound) but when I use the CD player, the unit loses the satellites! It took me the longest time to figure this out, and it's kind of inconvenient! Fortunately, I mostly listen to the radio . . .Otherwise, I'm a happy i3 user!
Regretfully the problem was not with the batteries but with the camera, which is placed in the pasture.Jim Kapnias
I am not of the "digital computer generation." Have an old computer. Attempted to download the cd that came with the radio. Nothing is working right. Probably my fault. But it is not like plugging in a radio and turning it on. Guess I'll keep on trying, but I hate every minute of it and IT'S JUST TOO COMPLICATED!. Just get a few old saggy stations and they have advertisments! Won't do that again. Just going to buy books from now on. The fellow who sold it to me has emailed and sent me some websites. But I am just flat tired of the whole thing.
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.
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.
This was a gift for my son with the Yeti microphone. He was able to attach this pop filter without any problems as were alluded to by other purchasers and didn't have to use a hack to get it to remain in place. The filter works well - so it was a plus that we didn't have to drill holes or go to the hardware store for bolts or thumb screws to "make" it work - which we *were* willing to do because of the product. So far, the filter works just as advertised and we received it very quickly, packaged well. HTH
I just purchased another Canon A20. This one was used. I use them in my business to photograph houses. I have 2 currently being used and this will be the third. I have purchased other digitals, Fuji, Pentax, Nikkon, and even the newer Canon 510.All have had problems and did not last 6 months. The Canon 510 has a major design/engineering flaw. When the batteries die and the camera is in the process of taking a photo, the lens attempts to retract into the camera but gets stuck. When new batteries are put in, the lens will not move. You cannot take photos with it. After the fiasco with the new Canon and the other name brand digitals, I decided to try and find an A20. I did and it works as good as my other two, though it is used.
This item surpasses the original equipment that came with my Palm T|X in that it provides charging options at the wall, via USB, or in a car. The retractable cords of the central adapter reduce clutter and have a simple design that locks them in place up on extension, so that I can place the Palm precisely where I'd like it to be, without loops of cord hanging down (or the unit being pulled by an overactive retraction mechanism). It's compact, feels sturdy, and works perfectly. The price was excellent, the order processing occurred within less than 24 hours, and I had the item on my desk in advance of the anticipated earliest delivery date.Really nice to see an after-market product that improves upon the original equipment. I would buy from this manufacturer again and have already recommended the product to others.
I purchased this TV/DVD unit at an unbelievable price for use in a secondary room. All I was looking for was something with a decent picture, considering how little I had paid. What I got was a unit with really excellent picture quality and a fine DVD player. I have been very impressed even when comparing it to my Sony. The only complaint I have is that the manual is very poorly written. However this is not a big complaint (once you figure out how to get the batteries into the remote) but it does cost the Apex a star.
I just got a set of these at my wife's request because I need some TV downtime before falling asleep nightly. These are awesome. Super easy to set up, they play great with my Sharp Aquos LCD HD TV and I can walk around my 1800sq foot house with them still playing what's on the TV, without interruption.I can't compare them to the rechargeable model that cost slightly more but I'm happy I got the battery powered ones instead because UPS delivered them a few hours before I wanted to use them and I didn't have to charge them before use.Fantastic product...great price here on Amazon.
I'm a middle-aged man who likes good music reproduced well. My idea of musical heaven: Jimi Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner" played LOUD on early Fisher speakers (1960's era) powered by a Sansui amplifier (1970's era). So it has been difficult to grow old, to downsize, to go digital. But finally I have.What did I choose to deliver the sound burned into my I-pod nano?It took two months of regular visits to electronic stores--Victor Wooten and "Fanfare for the Comman Man" and Leonard Cohen in pocket--to decide. There were three finalists: the Bose SoundDock, the Klipsch iGroove, and the Harman Kardon Go + Play.The Klipsch was good, but was only considered because of price. (I wasn't sure I wanted to spend $300 for a boombox. The Bose was $299; the Harman Kardon was $349; the Klipsch was $150.)The Bose was my choice--clearer, crisper sound than the Harman Kardon which had better bass and seemed louder--but, because of price, I was never able to pull the trigger.So the Harman Kardon, now playing in the background, was purchased because it was available from Harman Kardon (directly through eBay) for $120 delivered.I'm very happy, but still miss the youth of my ears.
HOW DO YOU REVIEW A NIKON BATTERY, PRODUCT WAS AS STATED, GOOD PRICE, QUICK SHIPPING.
I have another op/tech usa strap that is a little wider so I kind of knew what to expect with their products. This is a nice and comfy strap that I use on my Canon SX40. It is much better than the standard strap. It could be a little longer, however. You can buy the extender straps to give it more length but I haven't done that yet.
This camera has broken after being used about 5 times - the shutter no longer functions. The battery drains too quickly. The quality of the images is appalling. The manufacture of the camera is cheap and flimsy and the delay after pressing the shutter is ridiculous. The only thing that lasts a long time is the waterproof casing which will now be in a landfill as it only fits this camera.
Stupid thing doesn't have a button to start hotsync! I have to check the box to see if there are any instructions. I'll write another review if I can get it to work. I'll write a BAD review if I can't get a refund.-g
Product is not required to do much but it doed the job it was designed for and looks well made for the price
dont buy this its junk sounds awful and i think a car stero could blow it and it says sony
Just what the title says. If all you do is surf a largely static net, then this is as good a router as any & works both wired & wirelessly without problem.If, however, you do any sort of net-intensive things on any of your connected computers/devices (game online, share files, p2p, stream, etc) you are in for a terrible experience.I am one of the latter and this router now sits gathering dust waiting for my folks to get high-speed where they live since they will only have lightweight demands.
I really like the print quality of this printer, its just phenominal. However, i find myself not using it as much as i would have like because of the operating costs.
I purchased both the Fuji S6000fd and Panasonic FZ8 to compare them head to head. I was left very underwhelmed by the Panasonic's undersaturated pictures; they lacked any punch to them. I shot using "P" mode and IS mode 2. I must admit though -- the optical image stabilizer on this camera is absolutely amazing. It is FAR superior than the competition, especially when shooting at full telephoto.Other than my being unhappy with the pictures, it was a very nice camera.Pros:- Long battery life w/ included rechargable li-ion battery- Long 12x zoom- Extremely effective image stabilizer- LightweightI was able to tweak pictures in Photoshop by boosting saturation but I have no desire to do that for each and every picture. My S6000fd turns out great pictures as is, or more saturated pictures in F-chrome mode when I need it. I'm much happier with the Fuji since I don't do much full telephoto work.
Finally decided to write a review about my Wacom. This is the second Wacom tablet I have owned, a massive upgrade from a 4x5 graphire 2. The only thing I would want over this tablet is the cintiq, but economically speaking this is the best money I have ever spent.Okay so onto the review. With its added sensitivity and large drawing area, the cramped wrist flicks of my old tablet have turned into graceful, gestural lines. Painting on my tablet is much easier and I don't need to scan in sketches as often as I feel much more confident drawing with my tablet now. The biggest improvement beside the widescreen scaling are the buttons on either side of the drawing area... considered useless to some I have found them to be invaluable. I have been using photoshop long enough to have many keyboard shortcuts down, the ability to change these buttons to any combination of shortcuts is amazing. I have the touchstrip on the left set to zoom in and out, the touchstrip on the right increases or decreases the size of my brushes. Step backwards(undo), eyedropper, free-transform, new layer, merge layer, hand tool, constrain, etc... are just some of the other shortcuts I have programmed into the hotkeys. The only time I have to touch the keyboard is to switch between fullscreen mode and standard mode, oh and adding type.The extra software may be nice if you use it, I have yet to find any use though. The nibs might be helpful as well but I stick with the basic platic nib... I still occasionally tape down a piece of paper on top of the drawing area to get a more natural feel, plastic on plastic feels strange to draw with in my opinion. If you are looking to get a new tablet or get into graphic design I would recommend this hands down. I watched prices on amazon for a few months, (the lowest price anywhere I could find this product sold) and managed to get it at about 300$. It fluctuates between 300$ and 370$ so be smart about it and you can save yourself some cash by being patient.Now onto the complaints.The reason I still give this 5 stars is because I am unsure if this is a problem for everyone or just my setup. This works PERFECT on my desktop computer running windows xp, however with vista on my laptop I am having constant and consistent problems. The tablet worked on occasion with the drivers sent with my tablet, the updated drivers from the wacom site fixed 95% of the problems where vista and its tablet drivers would argue with my wacom drivers. However, I still get loss of pen pressure, tracking, and hotkey problems when certain things happen in photoshop... basically my computer drops my wacom drivers and I have to restart to get them back. Considering I use the tablet almost every day this can be very annoying. However if you learn to work around these problems, ie: be careful about starting any media program like mediaplayer or itunes while using your tablet with photoshop. This is why I feel it is a vista issue, as long as you start windows, plug in your tablet, start your music programs, then start photoshop/illustrator/etc... in that order I can use my tablet for days without an issue. Plugging in your tablet after starting photoshop will cause plenty of problems like loss of layer opacity and whatnot.The product itself is flawless in my opinion, the drivers and software you will have to deal with will be your biggest problem, but if you don't mind them or stick with xp or maybe a Mac you should be fine like wine.
Instillation was more complecated than I thought, so I haven't been able to install it yet. It does seem like a good product.
So I read all these great reviews about this headphone and had to run out and get these. I already had the wrap-around headphones that came with my RCA Lyra, but after reading these reviews, I thought that I couldn't go wrong buying these as an upgrade.I couldn't have been more wrong. Listening to my stock ($9 at Wal-Mart to replace) RCA headphones and then listening to the PMX60 one after another I was shocked to find that the RCA headphones actually sounded better. Some reviewers even talked about bass being great. I have no idea what those people were talking about since that was the most distinct area where the ($9 have to mention that again) RCAs were better.Something should have clicked when I noticed that many of the reviewers had iPods. Yes it is true that ANY headphone will sound better than an ear bud. Going from tiny ear buds to headphones without having anything else to base your comparison is the only reason I can think of for the large amount of erroneous reviews.*This headphone is no better than any other replacement wrap-around headphone.
My family has been using Kodak for generations. I remember their commercials when i was a little girl. Also Paul Simon singing about Kodachrome's bright colors.Anyhow, I have always used these point and shoot cameras and decided to get more into photography since I plan to travel more. I also like to take candid shots of the kids. The camera does a fine job for when I have time to experiment and it automatic setting makes it easy to take pictures in a hurry. There are some samples posted above near the camera's picture on this Amazon page, so take a look. I think most do the camera justice.
BOUGHT AS BIRTHDAY PRESENT I THOUGHT IT WAS OK HE COULD NOT HAVE LOVED IT MORE BIG SUCESS.
This harness came on time and in good condition, but it did not fit my car 2008 chevy express even the seller says it is right product.Be aware and double check if you have newer year GM car. If there are 2 small harnesses going to your original radio this one will not fit for sure. Good luck
I needed a pair of not-too-pricey headphones to help block out construction noise at work--I didn't want to pay the price for true "noise cancelling" headphones. These dull the sound of jackhammers to a tolerable level, are comfortable, have a cord long enough to move around my office and have sound quality that is just fine for someone who is not an audiophile. And the price was right.
Easy to install and works like a champ. We used it to share our KVM between a windows XP system and a Wyse thin-client running XP embedded. The single USB connection to each system had me a bit worried but those were quickly dispelled as XP recognized the new hardware and the install was complete. Highly recommended.Can't comment on the audio quality since we don't use speakers.
Having to first wipe and then reburn a CD-RW just to hear a few new songs on my MP3-CD player was an inconvenience I wanted to be rid-off -- plus the inability to fast-forward to a certain point in a track made listening to audio books a pain. So began my hunt for a MP3 player.Since I didn't plan on having my whole collection with me (simply 40 songs, if not less, at a time), a 1gb+ player would be overkill. True portability, plus not having to wait for a recharge and potentially having to send the player back 3 years later to pay x amount to replace the battery, meant that I was looking for something that runs on AAAs or AAs. I might also jog with it and a read through the on-line forums showed mixed results for micro-drives in this capacity which placed me in the market for a 512mb or 256mb flash DAP.Examining the reviews and user opinions on CNET, Amazon and various on-line, audio forums, the companies to consider were Apple, CreativeLabs, iAudio, iRiver and SanDisk.Apple has a great reputation and everyone seems to agree that the quality (both finish, ease of use and sound) of their players are excellent. The only controversy was with the short life of the lithium ion batteries but all players with this energy source will have this problem. (According to Battery University, if the user leaves the battery at 100% charge at 77 degrees Fahrenheit, at the end of 1yr, the total charge level will only be at 80% which means that if you were able to get 20 hours of play, a year later, you'll only be able to get 16 hours)The new iPod Shuffle didn't appeal to me because it lacked a LCD screen (try navigating a CD-RW with 107 songs and you'll know what I mean) Also, I heard that the Shuttle was binded to your home's iTunes so the only way to transfer files from your office was to first format the thing. It doesn't have a FM tuner, runs on lithium with ~12hr life, and doesn't support WMA but is the only player to support AAC. You can only have 1 playlist. So it wasn't for me. However, if you have a large iTunes collection, have an iPod and just want a excellent sounding player with familiar controls to workout at the gym with, this player is for you.CreativeLabs, the guys who brought us the awesome sound blaster cards ( I have the Audigy 2 ZS), offers a wide array of DAPs which have just as much mind-share among the enthusiast as Apple. Their most popular models are Zen Micro followed by Zen Touch. The major issues were: 1. bad firmware update for the Micro and 2. the headphone jack on the Micro seems to degenerate too quickly. Sound quality-wise, vox poplui is that Zen Micro and the iPod 4gb sound about the same.Among the flash players, only the Muvo N200 and Muvo Tx FM have a FM tuner and run on AAA batteries with ~15hr life. Both are exactly the same but the Tx FM can act as a USB key without having to use a small adapter like the N200 -- this also means that the Tx FM is slightly larger. Reviews and discussions suggest that both have pretty good sound quality but not on the level of a iAudio or iRiver. I favored the Tx over N200 because the former can be a true USB key but ultimately decided not to go neither because the LCD was so small. (Went to J&R; to see one).Of interest, the original Tx FM could not fast-forward to the middle of a song, however, a firmware update has fixed this plus added support for Audible.com. I have also read the manual and found the controls (jog wheel that can be depressed to select and volume + & -) to be as intuitive as Apple's. Overall, the N200 & Tx FM are for people whose willing to sacrifice a bit of sound quality in order to get a small LCD screen. Both have FM tuners and so-so voice recorder ability but has no playlist support and you can only have 1 subfolder (C:\Level1\Level2). They support MP3, WMA and Audible.iAudio is a company that appears to be quite popular in Korea. They don't seem to have as big a following in the states due to fact that their players, before the recent price decrease, were rather expensive and had limited distribution. Their most popular models are the U2 and iAudio 4 (there is a 5 out now, different look, same insides). Both had FM tuners, excellent voice recording ability with playlist support and fast forward ability. They support MP3, VBR, WMA, WAV, OGG and ASFSince there wasn't too much on the forums about them, the CNET reviews were the main source of information and the U2 was rank the top flash player with some of their other players also taking top spots. The U2, with its extremely small form factor, had excellent sound, on par with the iPod Shuffle and a beautiful design. The only problem for me was that is used lithium rechargeable batteries. The iAudio 4 used AAA batteries and had the same sound quality as the U2 but didn't navigate via joystick. Both had about a ~15hr battery life.Taking a look at the manuals, the i4 did not appear to be as intuitive as the CreativeLab Muvo or Apple iPod. The U2 is good for people who want excellent sound with an easy to read LCD and navigation plus small footprint. The iAudio 4 is for those who are looking for everything in the U2 but is willing to trade slightly larger form factor and navigation to have a non-lithium battery. I have ordered a iAudio 5 512mb (The i5s are gorgeous!!!) and am waiting for it to arrive. An interesting note is that you can change the short boot-up screen for the i4. Just download the software from the company's site and it makes converting a moving gif for the start-up screen a snap.iRiver is iAudio's rival in Korea and it seems that both have about the same sound quality (which means excellent sound and on par with the Shuffle). iRiver is also known to have elegant designs and their iFP-799 is no exception - this player looks very similar to the U2. The review on CNET and elsewhere were very favorable to all their players however, it seems that quite a few users in the forums have quality problems and report the units breaking about a few months later. I was going to get an iFP-799 which supports MP3, OGG and non-protected WMA but didn't want a lithium battery (these things are everywhere) and the fact that it doesn't work as a UBS key killed the deal. You have to install iRiver's software in order to transfer anything onto the player but you can't save songs from the player to your computer - perhaps done to please media companies. Battery life, at ~40hrs, was the longest of all.SanDisk has been in the flash memory business for awhile and it was a logical step to create more value-added products like a MP3 player. Their entry seems to have forced prices of flash players down. I have brought 2 of these (gave one to my youngest brother who loves it) and found the value, relative to price, to be the highest among all the flash DAPs. It supports MP3s and both protected and non WMA files. There is no playlist.The sonic quality of the item was a bit worst than your average CD player and the included headphones sounded mono. Switching to my Sennheiser HD 457s, gave the sound a better range (lows were lower and highs were higher) but it came with a slight decrease in volume.The FM tuner had trouble auto-scanning but you could manual select and I found the reception to be no worst than a standard walkman. I have not tried the voice recording but heard that it was only good for personal messages. Don't expect to record lectures like the iAudio and iRiver DAPs. The unit itself only supports one folder level (no subfolders) and couldn't seem to handle more than 10 of them. My brothers and I found that the navigation wasn't a problem for us. Reading the manual, however, was required in order to get all the options. How can someone know that holding down the select button for 3 seconds while in any mode will bring up the systems menu?The LCD screen was a decent size. With a blue backlit, there were no issues reading it. Since you could just drag and drop your songs via Windows Explorer, I have not tried the included software. You can also create your folders via Windows Explorer. The small form factor meant that you could place it in any pocket and not notice it there. No problems were had connecting to our 4 PCs via the included USB cable. File transfer was very quick. A reviewer complained that file deletion was difficult but that was not the case. Just select the song and hit Rec, press the Play/Stop to confirm. We had been using the 2 units for awhile now and the 15 hour stated battery life appeared to be correct.This DAP is definitely good for those looking for a ultra portable device. It's not much bigger than your thumb. The sound wouldn't blow you away (audiophiles would be better serve with a iAudio, iRiver or iPod Shuffle) but the low price will surely impress. SanDisk looks to be a strong contender in low-end flash player market.General note about what storage size to select. Besides, the SanDisk 1GB, non of the other 1GB items could be recommended. Often times a 4GB unit can be had from the same company for just $25 to $30 more which means that the user should choose between 256mb or 512mb. Assume 6mb per song, you can have around 42 and 83 songs, respectively.
I like this product so much that I ordered one for each of our laptops and netbooks. Light-weight and easy to pack with the netbook. You do have to have a firm surface under it. I use a small plastic tray (found in the summer picnic supplies area)from the 99cent store that is also small enough to pack in netbook case. I do agree that it could be a better product if it was made with a no-slip material.
I bought this for my father to use with Skype. It fits well in his ear and he loves the controls on the wire. It works flawlessly.
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!
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 !
I used this on a Panasonic DVP 5960 dvd player and HDTV. Picture quality is good, cable quality is good.
Very good quality, exactly what I needed to network several in home computers. I like the fact that it is cat6.
Whenever I can, I use this 50mm lens. It's extremely sharp, no distortion, nails the autofocus, and works wonders in all light situations. When being used on a digital camera, like my D200, you won't have to worry about vignetting since the format is full frame film cameras and digital camera is using the "sweet spot" from the middle of the lens. Make sure to get the rubber HR-2 hood so you can hold you're larger filters directing onto the end of the hood without a single worry of scratching them. It will save you money, instead of purchasing all new filters that are 52mm. If you use more than one filter, then simply screw them together and then hold it against the hood. Have fun and happy shooting.
Keep your original earphones that came with your Iphone. Do not waste the money on thesepoor quality earphones. The sound quality is extremely bad.
Nice unit. Small, has on-off switch, which is very useful and beats plugging and unplugging if you're charging while driving. Nice green light to show when you're charging. Sturdily made. High Watts for a good price at Amazon.
Turntable is exactly what we wanted. Our receiver requires the built in pre-amp and the turntable integrates perfectly with our audio system. Beautiful machine, too!
This Prest cooker is easy to use and saves me time with my meal preparation. Also, it is energy efficient due to the short cooking time. I love this cooker.
i have some other, cheap earbud headphones, and the most noticeable pros to these is they have much better base, offer better sound clarity and block out outside noises. now, it may have better sound quality because it blocks out the outside noises, so i wouldnt say these are super amazing or anything, but they definitely improved my listening experience. i use these when im running/jogging on the treadmill. people have complained about the wires making too much noise to be used for any "active" listening, but if you just tuck the cable into your shirt or sweater, it removes any noises. also, i think some of them confuse the sound of your body hitting the floor with the sound of the cable hitting your clothes, because hitting the cable directly doesnt make that much noise, but because they isolate so well you can hear all the noises within your body pretty clearly (chewing, chomping, stomping, joint cracking, etc.). i can hear my heartbeat with these things on if my heart rate goes up while running, and thats because they block other noises so well. i think theyre perfectly fine for running, and i didnt like the j wire at first, but i got used to it, putting it behind my neck. works good. good headphones.
Well constructed. Good value for the money. Cover goes on very easy and stores nice. Recommended for all levels of photographers
We bought this for my Mom early in 2003 during her stay in a convalescent hospital. When she eventually went home, she "donated" the television to our guest room. We installed it in an armoire where it was used extensively by guests until June of this year. Now it sits happily in our home office/exercise room where it keeps me company during my daily workout. The picture is great and the VCR hasn't missed a beat. (I'm just hoping that the TV/DVD combo I just purchased as a replacement in the guest room works as well!)
Dash kit worked perfectly for my '06 Kia Sorento. Wish I could say the same for the deck I purchased. Had to router out a section of the dash kit to get it to fit, but it held together fine.
This is not only a great turntable at a great price, it literally arrived at my doorstep the next day after placing the order. Bringing up the old vinyl from the basement has been great and has never sounded better. This turntable is tops for the money.
After a little research, I ordered these headphones for my husband. Although they're not Bose, they are excellent noise-cancelling headphones for the price and would highly recommend them.
This product is useful in many ways. Can be connected to a wireless desktop to xtend the range or on the router. I connected mine to the router and encased the router for estetics but have great reception.
This is my second digital camera, though I also use one at work and have some experience with several Nikon and Canon models. The Nikon Coolpix 4300 is wonderful--easy to use, high quality, and compact in size. With an extra battery and a couple of good sized memory cards you are all set for a day of picture taking while on vacation. The auto setting does a great job most of the time but there are manual settings for those who want them. If something were to happen to my Nikon Coolpix 4300, I would order another just like it.
This Palm 3170WW USB Desktop HotSync Cable is a better product than the one I received with our Tungsten E2. It fits in much better, where the original was always a struggle to get it in and have it stay in place. We are very pleased with this product and the cost was very reasonable.
These batteries are better then the ones that where present when we got the phone brand new. Nuff said I guess.
I had a hard time getting the iTrip to work, and even when it did, it was still on the static-y side. It comes and goes: sometimes it works -- and not that well -- and sometimes it just decides not to. Maybe it's because I live in a city where there are radio stations for nearly every spot on the dial. Yesterday I went through every FM station and got nothing. All these FM-based products are just a patch until car stereos become more iPod-friendly. I'm almost tempted to buy a BMW so I can just plug the damn thing in. Almost.
This bazooka tube fit my needs. I wanted a small package that packed a punch. The dual voice coil allowed me to hook this speaker in parallel with my amp. This 8 inch speaker fills my car with clean bass that adds to my music but doesn't dominate it.
This piece of c**p is by far the worst router I have ever had I bought it because it was cheap and on sale and it worked fine for the first three weeks and then promptly stopped allowing wireless connections no matter what setting or what computer I did the firmware update no change, called tech support was told that it's my problem and that I should buy a different brand if I want to complain about D-Link.... Stay away from this product get a Linksys instead.
This camera TIED with the Canon 30D both having a 74 Score with Consumer Reports July 2007 Issue, which stated on the front of the magazine. "Finding the Best Digital Camera" THEY EVEN SHOWED THE NIKON D80 camera on the Front of the Magazine!!! I find this Camera and especially the Nikon Lenses quality to both be extremely EXCELLENT. You can't go wrong with buying this Nikon D80 DSL Camera, This Camera even OUTPERFORMED (according to consumer reports) the HIGHER PRICED Nikon D200! This is one FANTASTIC CAMERA! As for Lenses, I know that Nikon offers a package with THIS D80 Camera along with an 18-135mm Lens. (An EXCELLENT LENS) The only other lens in this same categeory of Lenses would be the Nikon 18-200 which is priced at OVER $800, if you can afford to just buy the D80 body and can afford the $800 for the 18-200mm Lens I would highly recommend it, otherwise the 18-135 Nikon Lens IS an EXCELLENT substitute, Nikon also has a NEW Lens out the 55-200mm Zoom Lens It retails for ONLY $218 on Amazon and is a worthy investment. I am just getting into photography but am a quick study and one thing I will tell anyone is this: Do NOT substitute a lesser quality lens which may list the SAME Nikon Lens Spec's such as: SIGMA, Tammaron, and a few others who make the same type of lens Nikon makes but NOT WITH THE quality and dedication to EXCELLENCE that Nikon Lenses offer. You may save money in the short term by going with one of these COPY LENSES as I call them, but you will regret your choice when you see the lower picture quality, especially if you are able to compare the picture with one taken using a true NIKON Lens.C. HENDRIX, ATLANTA, GA
I'll just break it down for yall:SOUND QUALITY: The sound quality is real nice on a pair of Sony Fontopia earbuds or the h.ear. I really didn't like the included MX400 earbuds. It had okay sound, but the bass just wasn't good enough. You can either choose an equalizer preset or you can choose the custom EQ option and you can change the settings under Settings>Sound>Custom EQ. There is also a SRS-WOW option, but I don't like it much because the vocals sound faint. The only negative in sound is that there's no mono option, so if you have one earbud in to listen to city sounds while biking, it's awful because you can't hear right sounds.DESIGN: Though it doesn't have a click wheel, it still has a cool up down touch pad and buttons on the left and right for those options. The play button is differently textured so it is easy to find in the black color. The top has a 3.5mm jack for headphones or speakers and a lock button. The ON/OFF switch is on the left side. The bottom is the charger/USB port. The back is just a battery.FEATURES: Loads! Not just an MP3 player like the iPod! It also comes with an FM tuner, while not as good as others, fair. Maybe in a firmware upgrade, they'll include a city mode for hilly areas. It also has an FM tuner so if Eamon ever comes out with a new joint I can record it. It also has voice recording. You can have line-in recording, but you have to buy a cradle. I just saved money and bought a Belkin TuneCast and used the FM tuner recording option. There's also a photo viewing and text viewing feature.Overall, this is an awesome MP3 player. Get one!
I purchased this scanner for my eleven year old son when we determined the expensive 98 scanner would not work with his Vista laptop. I was very impressed with the quality for the price. It is so easy to use and great with his Acer laptop. He loves to create things with the pictures he takes both for school and family. If I were scanner "smart" I would not hesitate to get one for my laptop but, I am still waiting for 35mm film to make a comeback!
I have had my Creative Zen Vision M for 2 years and still love it. I originally bought a Sansa e player (being an anti-iPod music lover) and enjoyed the Sansa. I was traveling internationally and wanted a second player because the battery would not last through the plane ride. This "back up" quickly became my primary mp3 device.It is large by today's standards - jogging with this is like jogging with a brick - but it is sturdy, reliable, high quality and has survived the test of time. I now catch up on TV shows and movies on the road, by using TiVo and the Zen Converter program. Easy to use, easy to set up, great music and video - it's a great little package all around. My only other "nit" is that the menu navigation can be a bit touchy.I thought the 30 Meg size would be a limitation. I have yet to fill this puppy past the 85% mark. I use Napster and am constantly filling it / exchanging music. I also have at least 15 audio books and 20 1 hour recorded seminars. At least 10 hours of movies / videos. Still can't fill the dang thing.I was initially concerned about battery life, especially with the funky exchange program with the iPod. With constant use (at least 10 hours a week) the battery is still going strong. I bought a power supply with international adapters, so I can recharge it from anywhere in the world. I use a set of portable speakers (my favorite is the $10 HMDX set from Bed, Bath and Beyond) and am never bored where ever I am.My husband now enjoys the Sansa e for his own use. At first, it was a challenge to synchronize it with Rhapsody but that settled down once I started using Media Player. I recently purchased a Sansa Clip, but that is for exercise only because I am tired of running with a brick.Net, net - If you are thinking about buying a Vision M used, or buying another Creative product, I highly recommend it. I also highly recommend Napster and Media Player. Both have been extremely reliable for managing all of my music needs.
To establish my bona-fides, I own not one but two pairs of Shure E5's, multiple brands of open and closed full-sized headphones, and I have two hand-built custom headphone amplifiers for my home listening setup. I'm all about trying to get the best sound I can get while not spending tens of thousands of dollars on snake oil.The Shure E4c's are, as the model number indicates, one step down in quality from the E5's but still retain that clean, fairly neutral Shure signature. With only one driver you won't get a totally full bopttom end, but these do a great job of reproducing tight, accurate bass. In fact, I would say that's their signature: they're accurate across the board. The highs are good without being too brassy. Mid-range is a little forward - it's the primary sound you'll hear, but it's totally accurate and not at all tinny like most earbuds of this size.I stopped using my E5s every day because they were taking a beating - and they;re so expensive! I never thought I would be satisfied with any other earbuds, but the E4c's really do the trick and for a lot less money.
I bought this as a gift for my husband. I think it was the first gift he's really liked! He says it's a great scope!
Nice. Easy to use. Pics are bright and easily seen. I sent it loaded with a few new granbaby pics and it was well received. Not really good for holding keys, but it attaches well to existing keychain for easy bragging.
I thought Alienware had something great with this player. I was wrong. Out of the box the player operated fine at the inital start up, but when I tested the EQ button the player shut down. This did not happen each time I pushed this button, but enough to warrent me returning to the vendor (not Amazon). I tried Alienware support but received no response, tried again in 24 hours, still no response three days later (disappointing).Sound from the player was great, FM radio worked good. I did not try the SD expansion slot. Plastic case will become a problem, I could see the battery lid breaking after repeated use. This player was made to be thrown away at the end of it's (short) life.I would not recommend this player for purchase.
This really is quite an impressive piece of equipment. I was sold on the 1080p, dual HDMI and PC input but couldn't figure out why I would need an RJ45 connector on a TV. Toshiba really thought about this one.As a network engineer I have a file server in my home so that my family can share documents and pictures. Most people don't have this, but if you have more than one computer you might think about investing in a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. The Toshiba TV can talk SMB directly to the server or NAS device. This means that even if all the computers in your home are off the TV can still display pictures or play MP3s directly from the NAS.I have only one problem with this, the maximum number of images that can be displayed on the TV is 1000. This is not a per directory limitation but a per drive limitation. If you have more than 1000 pictures on your shared drive (even if they're in different directories) the TV will only see the first 1000. Hopefully Toshiba will resolve this limitation in a future firmware release.
This modem has consistently produced poor results. It constantly needs to be reset, and it overheats. Don't buy this ever.
Very pleased with the product but do not think that the cost of shipping was reprentative of lowest cost. I seems that it was a partial subsidy for somebody needing a shipment further and faster than I was interested in.
I purchased one maybe two years ago, works fine,no problems so far. Plays all DVD formats(DVD-R,DVD+R),my home made DVD's,no problem. I'm planning on getting one for my mother as a gift.
This will be a short review. I have not had the product long, but in the time I have had it, this card reads the images so quickly and I think faster than a USB 1.0 port. Amazingly inexpensive too. Excellent buy if you have a laptop.
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.)
I bought one of these in 2002 when they first came out. I've been using it since 2002 and it's held up great. I type a hard 85wpm (I tend to beat on keyboards) and it still works.The only thing I don't like about it is my wrist rest broke in the first few months and the function keys are enabled by default.If it were USB, I'd be buying another one.
TRIPP LITE 5-Feet Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cable RJ45M/M Red (N201-005-RD)TRIPP LITE 5-Feet Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cable RJ45M/M Red (N201-005-RD)I got this cable to go between my cable router and my new switch as the router ran out of outputs. Now I have 8 more I got a D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X7TRWE/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00)I've noticed less dropout to my(Sony and DVD player)since installing the patch cable and the Gigabit switch. So the cable appears to be working as advertised.
I bought this because I couldn't, for the life of me, remember what I did with the original one that I had. The one that I got wasn't the one I was expecting to get. I was expecting the gray one with prongs that pivet in and out, but I got the black one with the prongs fixed in place. I guess that's what you get when you go solely by the picture shown and not reading the description. Anyway all that aside, the one I received works great. It arrived on time, and I've been using it ever since. Good stuff!
I bought this computer a few weeks ago after the iBook I had used for about 3 1/2 years finally died, and there were some nice surprises on this new model. Though Apple computers in general are relatively expensive, I find that it's a worthwhile trade-off for features such as an incredibly user-friendly OS, durability (my old iBook lasted years despite a fall down a stairs and a Pepsi spill!), and of course the aesthetics.Pros:-Tech specs: Though this obviously depends on what you might use the computer for, I find that the memory, processing speed, and disk space are more than enough for using the internet, watching movies, listening to and storing plenty of music, word processing, and other common tasks.-Improved power adapter: On my old iBook, the adapter had warped fairly easily and I had to replace it, but the magnetic version on the MacBook seems very sturdy.-Remote control: Very simple, light remote control that can easily contol music, dvds, and photos from several feet away. Very convenient way of playing music without having to go to the computer constantly to change a song.-Built-in camera: not necessary, but lots of fun! Also, surprisingly good resolution.-Speed: a much quicker processor than the previous model. I can run the internet, iTunes, and other apps all at once without issues.-Screen: absolutely gorgeous! A serious improvement, crystal-clear image quality.-The OS: As always, very intuitive and easy to pick up, and the help menu will answer almost any question that might arise.-Heat issue?: I've read some reviews claiming that the computers becomes terribly overheated, but mine seems not to have had that problem. As long as you try to avoid soft surfaces and use it on a desktop or other flat surface, even a textbook, you should be fine.Cons:-The included apps: Though some basics, like an internet browser, iTunes, and iPhoto, are included, you'll likely find that you'd like to add some things, by either buying them or through free downloads on the Apple site. Appleworks is no longer included, so you'll likely need an office suite, and even the included games are fairly week (such as backgammon and mancala).-Media files online that require shockwave, windows media player, etc. are often hard to find ways to run, since many of these types of programs do not yet have updates that are compatible with intel-based macs (though I expect this will be resolved within a few more weeks).-Speakers: I would definitely recommend external speakers, as the built-in ones are not loud enough and have relatively poor sound quality.Overall, aside from the flaws that can mostly be worked around, this machine is both fun and easy to use, very attractive, and most importantly can perform most tasks one might need a computer for with little to no problems. As a Mac user for years, I highly recommed their products in general, and this computer is definitely no exception.
I like Sony products in general and I completely trusted SONY quality. But this time I'm just so disapointed with this pair of earphones. They are uncomfortable to wear, not worth the high price and provide very poor sound quality. I didn't buy them from Amazon. I hope I bought the fake earphones otherwise I really should be careful with Sony products in the future!!!
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.
This card holds 415 1 MB photos on my digital camera.Enough said!
I purchased this Mac charger unit for my laptop computer. I have to say the cost is unbeatable and the regular costs for this charger from a MAC store is 3 times as much. It works great and I would buy another charger from this manufacturer. I am very pleased.
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again!
These are great speakers and i recommend them highly! only if yo have or are buying an amp tho.! The sound is amazing and so pure and clear.!
This unit works like a champ. My listening space is limited & tricky. The auto-configuration routine set up a 10-speaker array to maximize listening enjoyment with little or no effort on my part. A multitude of inputs & outputs allows me to hook up a total of seven A/V input devices including an analog turntable & select one with a click of the button. It's missing HDMI input/output & has now been supplanted by more advanced units, but I expect it to serve my purposes for many years to come. The savings went into purchasing a better LCD HD monitor - a real plus in my book.
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
Big and bulky, but worth it. The picture is crisp and the colors pop off the screen. If you are in the market for a solid HD TV that's affordable, look no further. This one is the jam!
- first of all despite being marked as "in stock" only part of order was in fact in stock. I.e 1 sheet. Other 6 arrived week later.- secondly it is not 12x12. It is in fact 11.5x11.5. Which really screwed my project up.- thirdly few of sheets were bulging. Not flat by any means.
The suction mount by Garmin 010-10936-03 (for Nuvi 205,205w) from "Semsons & Co" did not come in genuine Garmin packaging and is missing a plate (with a sticker on it). I returned the item and reordered the same item sold by Amazon LLC to receive the plate, bracket, and suction mount in genuine Garmin packaging.It's deceiving because the item sold by Amazon LLC and Semson have the same Item Model # and ASIN # when you search for them. This is probably why the reviews are so discrepant for the same product - the people who ordered from Amazon were the ones that received the complete and genuine Garmin product. I've ordered the exact same item sold by Amazon LLC and it came in genuine garmin packaging as described on the accessories page by Garmin. It's only a one dollar difference between the product sold by Semsons and Amazon LLC, it is worth it to order the item that is sold directly by "Amazon LLC" and not "Semsons - fulfilled by Amazon" to avoid any disappointment.In addition, I just noticed that Semsons and Co listed the item to have an original price of "$42.68" which is untrue, the item is on sale on Garmin's official website for just $25! This enables the seller to list a large discount (68% off!) so that people will purchase the item from them. I strongly advise against ordering this particular product from Semsons and Co, order from Amazon and you won't have to make returns!
Great for slight hearing empaired- also sleeping partner not bothered by sound from tv.. only complaint , ear phones get warm after a while...
Nothing much to say, except it does exactly what it is supposed to do....lengthen your car's antenna. I have noticed no drop off in reception, and the plug and socket both seat firmly.
Takes a little practice to use. You don't really know the results until post-production of photos. Rotating the lens you'll notice changes in the exposure level - lighter, darker, in between. I found it best used to accentuate sky and clouds. Deepens the richness. Easy to misadjust though, rendering a dark area where it shouldn't be, especially the sky. Used it extensively when photographing the Grand Canyon in June 2010. Only wish I had instant feedback of my adjustments. Some pics turned out unusable. Practice, practice.
I got these a few weeks ago after months of hunting around for the perfect pair. I thought the price was a little to steep at first but after testing it I thought this might just be worth it. I chose these because I've always found earphones annoying as they keep popping out of my ear. The sound quality is superb for this type of headphones. It's also light and the clip does not hurt my ear after long periods. The problem with them is that it takes a bit longer to put it on because you have to make sure the clip is securely fasten behind your ear or it will come off. The caps are a bit loose and come off when I keep them in the front pocket of my backpack. However, I find these problems a small price to pay for the excellent sound quality.
Bought these to work with our office's new laminating machine. They are a little thin at 5 mil so we when ahead and ordered a set at 7 mil.
Very satisfied. My step-daughter (11) loves it and had no problem learning how to use it. Holds up very well.
The memory was terrible. It did not work in my machine! After it was installed my machine kept shutting down- a memory test showed the sticks were faulty.
Earlier reviews of SONY's MDR-W08 mini-phones describe an in-line volume control. The set I received in January of 2011 doesn't have this extra.Their one-meter wire is the precise length of the cord on the bright yellow phones that came with a SONY Walkman cassette player I bought a quarter century ago, but there's definite design and function differences. Those old phones were metal and plastic; these are only plastic and weigh less. The wire is now a thinner gauge as well, but not by much.The old headphone drivers were more disc shaped and always chafed my ears just a little. These new ones are nicely contoured and fit so much better; no discomfort at all.Audio quality is lusher with these but clearly their response favors low frequencies over high. It's not at all a sacrifice, but if you're looking for phones that will reproduce a dog whistle with no loss of DBs, these aren't for you.I don't recommend the MDR-W08s for anyone who will be moving around while using them, as the wire probably won't take much tugging before shorting out. However, if as I do, you plan to plug into a DVD player or notebook computer while sitting quietly, they should serve you well.I'm satisfied with my purchase.
I bought this one to replace a weight-less pressure pot. That one has an issue of leaking steam and hence does not work.This cooker is lightweight, but works very well.
Bottom line - there are far better mp3 players out there for the same money. Don't buy this one.. keep looking. This player REQUIRES the use of iTunes meaning that one can't just drag and drop music into the player. This means installing this bulky virus/software and waiting for it load each time you want to monkey with your music. Also, you'll be forced to use only one computer to manage you music. This concept is completely dim-witted and annoying.Also, the player does not have simple, but vital, functions like "hold" or any kind of on-the-fly file management.Get something else that has drag-and-drop file management (sorry, that means non-Apple) and last longer than a year.
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.
This lens works well, it does have a very narrow field of vision and takes some getting used to.
This is my 4th Epson printer and as usual, I am very happy. The installation was the easiest I've ever seen. I bought this one because of the price and the print quality..my Epson Stylus 740 seemed to be out of style. :) ( But STILL working with no problems ) I have been very happy with not only the black and white photos I've printed but the color as well. For the price..jump on it!
This Hard Drive is keeping all my files safety. I am more relax now of not loosing any important data. It is fast and the software is easy to use.
These are great quality if you dont want to dish out nearly double for the Bose. Sturdy headphones, and durable case, even if both are a little bulky. Can get weary if you have to wear for a long time but would be the case with any noise cancelling.
The discs perform as any major brand DVD-R should. I have not found any flaws or recording issues and actually could recommend this brand
THE CASE ISN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR MY DOCKING STATION, YET YOU SAY IT IS. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS.
Bose is a good performing speaker all around. These speakers are no exception. I have had the speakers for awhile and they work great for all types of music. Keep in mind that these speakers are small they will not perform like large speakers. They will not fill a large room with tons of bass. They are bookshelf speakers, or small room speakers. For that they are great. For the money these speakers are perfect!! I highly recommend these speakers to people who want a good value but don't want to sacrafice quality and performance.
This is the best charger made for iPods. I bought it because my TuneCastII transmitter eats batteries, and it was very cheapr compared to other charges. It serves its puprose perfectly and I highly recommend it.
Bought this so i could attach an iPod to my Dell PC. Worked like a charm. Have Windows XP so i never even had to use the enclosed driver CD, XP recognized it with no problem. So I give it 5 stars, does exactly what it's supposed to without any problems.BTW, if you've never installed a card into your computer, I hadn't either. I was a little nervous but it's the easiest thing to do. Finished in 5 minutes.
I bought these based on lot of good reviews. Mine don't work and the shipping is more then what I paid for them. Perhaps I just got a lemon.
great product for the money. the sound and comfort are as good as other earbuds that i paid more than twice for. highly recommended.
These headphones were really inexpensive, but nothing too terrific. A problem with the design of the in the ear headphones is the vibrations picked up through the cord translate really loudly into the headphones. This makes it really annoying when using these while running, walking, etc. It comes with three different sizes of in the ear pieces. This is kind of nice, but I lost one of the sizes that fit my ear really well, so I have to use a size bigger and its pretty uncomfortable. Definitely worth the money though.
I bought these because my Maxwell clip-on headphones died after many years of use. I prefer ones that slide over the ears as opposed to ear buds that insert in your ears. These are pretty comfortable, if a little loose. The cord is super long, which can be good or bad depending on your use. (For me, it's too long since I carry my iPod in my pocket or purse, so there is a lot of excess. It's not a big deal, and is probably a benefit if you are using them to attach to a computer or stereo.) The sound quality is fine and what I would expect for this size, price, and type of headset. They are great headphones for normal, daily use.
Update: I had given our first set five stars, they worked beautifully until the recharger base stopped working. Decided to buy another set - it's less than 6 months old and this base has stopped working too! We won't waste money a third time!!!
I take a lot of photos and I use a lot of camera cards. This product definitely helped me store more pics. What can I say it's a camera card.
I read the other reviews for this and other CB HT's {handy-talky} and one thing troubled me about this radio and thin i realized what the writer was saying when he said that the range doped to nill in a car. Well think about all the safety feachers in a car, they make up a big iron box! but if you add a magnet mount antenna such as the:Cobra HG A 1500 Base-Load Medium Magnet Mount 300W CB Antennathat big iron box becomes a huge ground plain which will increasing the range both TX and RX {transmit / receive}and for that reason a also gotCobra HA-TA Hand-Held CB Antennabecause the "rubber Dukey" that comes with any radio can be as much as a 10 to 20 Dbs loss.this radio was perfect for me because I'm a bicycle mobile so it will be great in both configurationsi would also like to point out to the people that will or have modded there CB radios. the act of doing that is in violation of FCC part 95 Regulations and doing so will get you 5 years and $5,000 fine minimum as well as confiscation of all equipment and what ever car that its connected to. let me point out that they are not "120 or 400 privet channels" the frequencies are in the Morse code portion of Ham Radio 12 meter band, and we as Hams report all misconduct and unlicensed users to the FCC.
I bought these as a gift for my girlfriend a little while back, and she loves them. She loves the color (which I guess is something girls tend to care more about than guys) and I don't know how many other brands of this quality sell pink earbuds. They sound great too. They get great bass and a decent amount of noise isolation (I think that's the correct term for these). While the sound quality may not be quite as good as a nice pair of Shure's, it's almost comparable (while the price is certainly much sweeter).
Great mouse, cheap and works great. The back and forward buttons are amazing, no more having to move the mouse all the way to the browser's button :-). The tracking is wonderful, I have experienced zero lags or &quot;errors.&quot; Everything works and the mouse feels comfortable in the hand, no doubt because it is light. The ambidextrous design should be welcome for lefties.
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
I bought my Sharp722 about 2 months agao, and I honestly have to say it is the best protable music system I've ever seen. I have heard the Sharp702 had problems, and it dosen't have the edit functions of the 722. This player has a nice display, great sound and recording options. IT also has the added bonus of a huge battery life, as well as 3 power options. IT has a great range of accesories included, however you might need to buy a stereo-stereo cable at Radio Shack for 3 bucks. The rechargable battery is tiny, and holds 10 hours of play time. Teh jog shuttle control is easy to use and very efficient. The headphones ore addaquate, but you might want to buy a really sup[erb pair. All in all this is an excelent buy, and much less expensive then comprable Sony moddles.
I was looking for an inexpensive digital camera and own a Panasonic brand camcorder already. Found this camera listed for a bargain price. It has an easy to understand user manual and simple to use options built in. Really happy with the deal.
These cables are junk, short in Left channel cable fresh out of package-cutting in and out with horrible crackling sound and finally quit altogether. Go with the Hosa version.
I have had my pioneer dv626d for a month know and it is great, both the sound and picture quality are the best i have seen on any dvd player. Before i had the 626d i had the sony dvsp7700, and i had problem after problem with it, yeah the picture was good but the sound was totally rubbish. the movement of the caricters in many films didnt coenside with the sound, the whole thing was out of sink. when i changed to the pioneer 626d i found that, that was no longer a problem. i currently have the 5.1 channel surround set up and, no matter what player you have you will never find one that can deliver the same picture and sound quality that the pioneer dv626d can. If you dont have a dvd player and want one i suggest that you buy this one you will not regret it.
My previous HK developed a short (probably due to rough handling during many relocations) - which couldn't be located. I tried replacing it with a Sony "90 Watts" per channel unit. What an unpleasant surprise. The power just wasn't there - and the volume control was defective. I returned it to Amazon and explaned the problem. They refunded my money (gotta love those guys). And I stepped up to this HK unit.Wow, what a difference. Worth every penny. My expensive JBL speakers couldn't sound clearer...and there's plenty of power left over! BTW, Amazon had this receiver at appoximately $100 less than any other otlet in Minneapolis. I'll be back!
These speakers work well. I use them for laptop and iPod. The volume control knob is not suitable for someone with a hand disability, as it is not the easiest knob to turn. Nice wide base so the speakers are not tippy.Good value.
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.
For years, I've been looking for a set of reasonably priced speakers that could handle anything. I've found them! I'm an absolute music lover, but I've never had a sound system up to the task of, really, bringing the music to LIFE. The sound quality is absolutely amazing-- booming bass, or no bass, if that's what they intended in the mastering room. You hear audio with no distortion-- no speakers rattling or, dare I say, "farting" (hey, just tellin' it like it is) when you simply wanted to hear a low-frequency bass tone.Now, I have to be honest, the first set speakers I received were faulty from the factory-- the right speaker distorted and crackled because of an output problem. Amazon quickly sent a new set, with no rush to dispatch mine back, and the second set has worked perfectly. Now all I have to worry about are plastic bags or picture frames chiming in occasionally with their own little rattly contributions (sometimes the bass gets too high quality for them).These speakers were made with a love for SOUND-- be it music, movies, or the most shared YouTube clip of the moment. When you own these, your sound is no longer limited by the speakers themselves, but the quality of the source.
Once installed and charged, these batteries run my portable phones for about a week before needing recharging. Good enough for me.
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!
Fan's low speed setting is just the ticket for cooling hard drives. Ordered two fans, one arrived open and most likely in used condition. No packing material except for one small bubble pack, but these fans are sealed in a well designed plastic container so lack of packing was not the cause of the open container. Retuned and received a replacement without any problems.
This Dayton audio amp has been a solid product from the time I installed. The installation manual was very helpful and easy to understand. I use this thing every day with nothing bad to say about it. it powers my 200W 12" subwoofer with ease.
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.
I used to agree with great comments of fellow consumers. Today I experienced very scary part of it. When my wife kept the cooker for little longer than used to be( less than 45min), we started smelling metal. When we went to kitchen we couldn't believe our eyes, the bottom of the cooker melted and dripped down as molten metal, ...it was so scary. I do have pictures of it all and will be going for consumer protection on this item. Just thought of let you all future buyers and current owners know about it.
I bought a Sony VAIO in 2000 because it was light weight. I decided I needed an upgrade and reviewed many different brands. After returning a Dell, I saw this VAIO and decided this was it. It is even lighter than my first VAIO, yet has the DVD and 2 USB ports included. I added a MOGO mouse that stores and charges in the PC slot. I am thrilled with all the capability I now have in only a little more than 2 pounds.
This is a great product, My husband has one and loves it--- I bought one for each of my son's for Christmas
I have had this now for almost 4 years and it still works perfect. I probably printed over 200 photos already and 100's of business cards without errors.I had a cannon Multipass that was a piece of crap, way back. I took a chance on this and so far its paying off.I like the individual ink cartridges!
This wire was perfect for wiring my apartment with 5 speakers (the sub-woofer uses a different kind of wire). At $16 it was priced right, but at the $29 I see it listed at now I would look elsewhere.
The product arrived in the exact condition promised and in a timely fashion. The Grado SR=60i headphones are very comfortable. I found the fit to be excellent right out of the box and the sound to be as good as advertised. I got these to use mostly with my Zune at home. They are light enough to wear around the house for some time. About two hours is the longest consecutive period of time that I have kept them on but I barely notice them. I do wear glasses and just have to get the glasses and the earcups arranged and they are fine.I am no sound engineer but the sound quality seems excellent and they are not yet fully broken in. I have only had them for about three days. They represent a major upgrade over the ear buds and I think that I will really enjoy this purchase. The SR=60i cans represent a nice value in a quality headphone to use with an MP3 player.
Good product although not waterproof as the ad alluded to. They provide a plastic sleeve which makes it "waterproof". Good, crisp audio quality with decent range. For the price, it is a good buy.
Exactly what I ordered. The recorder works great. I have hd cable so I have no idea about the tuner but I am now recording and watching shows on my laptop, which is what I wanted it for.
What a cool looking device. Its amazing how fast and efficient this little guy is. I'm able to carry digital pictures, MP3 music, video and audio clips all in the palm of my hungry little hand. The Bozai is the future and the future is now.
Like everything from Linksys this is a very simple to set up unit. Not only do we use our laptops and the printer wireless at home, we also have two TiVo systems which link to the wireless. Going to the higher speed has really made a change in transferring shows from one system to the other. Make sure to secure your wireless. It has great range which means others can tap into it.
There were not many details on the product online. I bought it thinking it might fit the specs and sent an email asking the sender to not ship it to me until I got a detailed description. The sender never responded and shipped it to me about a week later. It does not work like I needed it to.
I have been looking for this metal strap for a couple of months. Since I have already one that I used from 2 years ago I know about durability and practical use for my 400usd Olympus Camera, belive me there is nothing safer than this strap. After daily use is in great condition and now I need a new one for my new Olympus camera. Excelent even for beach weather.
If you're like me and don't read instructions and just want to figure out how to make something work - then this is the memory card for you! Works like a charm - soooo simple to use and super easy to copy photos - once you use this m-card, you're never going back!
Ink cartridge runs out fast. I wish they use a bigger cartrige for the printer.
My wife and I had previously owned two Philips GOGear HDD6330 30GB mp3 players and had many many problems. Mostly with syncing the songs onto the devices and also some with proper playback. The interface was also not as nice nor responsive as the iPod. So we returned the Philips players and got an 80GB and 30GB iPod. Neither has let us down once. They sound 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. On the 80GB iPod we have about 6,500 songs, 50 videos, 200 photos, and all of out outlook contacts 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 uses 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.
This camera is very easy to use. I took it out of the box and was taking pictures within 10 minutes, but when I down loaded them, many were blurry. The quality was poor. I thought 2.2 mega pixels was really going to be something great, but as many of the other reviews have said, the pictures did not turn out good at all. I am very disappointed with this camera and will be trading it for something else.
Tengo un Samsung IDE de 120 GB y se calentaba mucho. La temperatura ambiental promedio es de 30 grados cent?grados as? que el Disco Duro estaba muy caliente. Este Ventilador funciona muy bien, el Disco Duro permanece fresco siempre. No hace ruido y es sumamente f?cil de instalar.
Bought these for a trip to Yellowstone. Could not be happier. Also have used them at various sporting events. Large enough to,provide good power, but not over bulky or too long. Very comfortable for over the shoulder while hiking
Cables To Go - 28011 - 6ft HD15 M/M SVGA Monitor Cable with Ferrites
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.
When we placed our order for the marine midland nautico handheld radios the price on the screen stated that the item price was 49.99 how ever we were billed 59.99 apiece for them. When we called the seller about this price change he informed us that it must be an error that amazon .com made and said they could not refund the difference. If it is on the screen being advertised at one price I would say its pretty convenient to then change the price and tell the customer you cant do anything about it. Over all we are not impressed with the way this was handled and although we had planned to order several more we will now order from a different site. We will also be advising a number of our friends who planned to buy them here not to do so!
If reliability and customer service are important to you look elsewhere. After years of using Compaq equipment professionally, I've seen a marked decline in the quality and reliability of the Presario series Notebook line. I have a 700Z Custom built that replaced my 1201Z 1 Ghz AMD notebook after Compaq attempted to repair it 5 times in 3 months. The customer service is awful, and they can't seem to get it right. Just this week I ordered a spare battery for the Mdl 700 and they sent the wrong battery. I spent years reccomending Compaq equipment but in good conscience could never reccomend one again. I too have had DVD playback difficulties and thats with it loaded with 384 Meg of RAM.
What can you say it works and the price was lower than going to the big box stores and purchasing locally.
I bought one of these Hi Fi units back when they first came out. The sound was so impressive I figured if one is good, two would be great! And then, just last year, after buying a third to fill up what I call my "staging" area it was so good I thought I had died and gone to heaven. And, yup, one more time this year and I bought the fourth. They sit on four posts at my dock on our lake which is situated in somewhat of an amphitheater setting. You would not believe it....they outshine my sophisticated stereo system which has six studio monitors. As long as you take care not to hit the individual speaker cones themselves (I like the look and sound without the speaker covers) these speakers will last indefinitely. The type D amplifiers are limited however to a certain loudness. I assume this is to prevent blowing the speakers as would someone into loud, loud, loud like me. But in the outdoor setting they clearly do a super job. Here I am at 61 and still like to bang it out.Yup it sure cleans the head out! It's been nice to find used units on Ebay and I have less than $900 invested in all four speakers. They seem as though they will last forever even with me forcing the loudness most of the time.By the way, the battery operation is useless and eats batteries like crazy. I even that out by using a pure sine wave power inverter with a marine battery....works like a champ! All the speakers are hooked up by using Y cables and high quality speaker cables with the 1/8 inch connections. Ya gotta hear it to believe it......
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.
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.
For those of you thinking on purchasing this model. Think twice. It cost me $400 to get my computer system working again. The software destroyed registry files and corrupted others. This was all after I downloaded the Palm software into my system. I was dumb enough to try this twice with regretable affects. It was all returned. I am now trying to get Palm to reimburse me for the damage done. I only got my computer back to normal after we could uninstall the software from it. Good luck for those who will take their chances, condolences for those who failed.
I was looking for a thicker curling iron for big curls and this one is perfect. Not to mention cheap!!! it works as good as my old expensive one. Great gift idea!
This book is a good INTRODUCTION to visual basic programming. If you have never used VB at all, this is a good book to expose you to what VB has to offer. But once you finish reading it, you will definitely feel the need to buy a REFERENCE book for VB.
These headphones are extremely powerful and provide excellent sound reproduction. Using Windows Media Player with its volume set at 50%, and the system master, wave, and stereo wide volumes set likewise I can walk away from the computer room to my bedroom which is about 5 meters away and hear everything clearly, lyrics and instruments alike. Furthermore with the above volume setting I can put them on and still hear sound completely free of distortion. Sony built them very well. They are a great value for their price.P. S. I typed the above with them in use.
I originally purchased this drive for use with my Mac as a Time Machine back up drive. The drive worked without a hiccup- for a month. After unplugging the drive to move it across the room, I was unable to plug the power adapter back in to the drive. The power plug consists of about five flimsy metal probes surrounded by a tube-like shell. One of the probes had bent, and a second had broken off completely. Because the drive was still under warranty, I contacted LaCie customer support. First off, their support page on their website is tedious and hard to navigate. After successfully contacting a customer support representative, they agreed to send me a replacement power cord free of charge, and at that point stated that it would arrive within five to seven business days. Two weeks later, I contacted customer support again to ask why my power cord had not yet arrived. They said that the power cords were not in stock and that they were waiting for a new shipment of them, but that they had absolutely no idea of when they would come in. To make a long (and arduous) story short, after a month of ownership, I had to wait an additional month for the cord to arrive and for the drive to continue functioning, wasting a month of the warranty and leaving me, that point, with a drive that had been usable for only half of the time that I had owned it.
Great protection for delicate item(s). I got it for a GPS unit which has a big, vulnerable display screen. Of course, you can't expect a custom fit on the interior - but I got the closest size to the GPS unit and then used some leftover bubblewrap to keep the unit from slipping about inside the case. I choose a bright yellow color to make it easy to find in darker areas of the car or to standout anywhere it's placed. It's apparent that while you cannot drive over the case and expect protection, you CAN expect the case to survive well should moderately heavy items get stacked on top, or from other less-than-extreme abuse. A cheap insurance policy with only one premium.
I love my Bose speakers, which I first picked up for my senior year in college, three or so years ago. I primarily used them with my computer at the time, and they worked great as computer speakers for playing my music or movies in a dorm room. Now I use them with either a record player/turntable or my ipod Classic 160gb in a 16 x 14 bedroom from time to time. They work great with either! The sound is clear with mid, low, and high tones, and even at a low volume, the sound is consistent, crisp, and clear. And you're paying for the Bose name, too, so you know you're getting a quality product for that $99. I highly recommend these speakers!
I really have been enjoying these ear buds. They took a short while to get used to and I quickly realized how much I like them. My prior set had a connection plug about chest level. I guess it was there to enable to you keep them in your ears and walk away from your player but this never made sense to me and the weight of the connector was too much to keep them in. Also, contrary to one review, I LIKE the fact that the cords are equal length to each ear. The other design puts all the cord weight on one ear which can pull it loose. I also find the little cord winder incredibly handy!My only problem is these are apparently tasty! My dog bit the heads off them so I'm going back on Amazon right now to order a new pair!!!
This is a GREAT product and is visually stunning! Show friends my pics, watching movies, listening to music anywhere, my contacts, appointments and of course it's a great size. This is the best IPod product to date!Cons: Need a protector, buy it at the same time and never handle it directly once it's in the protector, trust me, it can scratch easily. IPod software interface is lacking! Trying to play the songs in the order you desire is not easy via the software. Mu IPod occasionally locks up, does not play or the sound does not come out, a reset (no loss of settings) fixes it, downtime = 30 secs.But, it's one of my best purchases and I have NO regrets!
The first one I bought was defective. The DVD didn't work at all. I purchased it from Electronics Express and when I contacted them they were wonderful. They gave me an RMA number right away, Fedex picked it up the next day and a new one arrived 1 week later. This one is just fine. I really love the clarity of the picture. My only complaint is that in DVD mode, the sound isn't loud enough. I have it in my RV and with the A/C running, I can barely hear it. I solved the problem by running an audio out jack from the TV to the input on the RV stereo speaker system. It's very lightweight and easy to move around and store. A bonus for the RV. The remote isn't great, but it works just fine and the video/audio jacks and antenna input are easy to get to as is the DVD player. All in all, it's a great deal for the price.
... then look no further. The Netgear MR814 is a great part. I initially purchased a Linksys wireless cable/DSL router. My wife wanted internet access on her laptop and I thought wireless would be the best solution. I managed to get the Linksys router working right away and set-up was reasonably easy. However, the internet connection dropped after about 30 minutes. I reset the router and powered down the modem and PC to reset everything. Again, the internet connection drops. I tried cloning the MAC address and the same thing happened. Linksys tech support suggested doing a hard reset. Again, same problem. Next solution was to upgrade the firmware. It was already upgraded to the latest available. I scoured some message boards looking for solutions and everything I tried failed. I finally sent it back and purchased the Netgear MR814. I wish had bought this in the first place. Set-up was incredibly easy and everything worked perfectly right from the start. Netgear even included a fairly comprehensive list of DSL and cable providers indicating what settings/set-up was needed for each. Nice touch. The router auto-sensed the MAC address and the connection type as well. It is very easy to secure your network. The router interface is well laid out and easy to navigate. Network performance is very good and there are only a few spots in the house where the connection to the laptop is poor. But, I am still experimenting with the router position and antennae orientation. If you are looking for a wireless network solution I highly recommend the Netgear MR814.
Easy to use. Great sound. However, it comes with uncomfortable ear buds that didn't fit either myself or my wife right.Worth owning for the right price. The 256 MB players should be dropping in price, as the players with higher capacity are now becoming available for less.
This item was easy to use right out of the box. No problems or hassles with installing the software. Just follow the directions!! There is an insert for Windows and Windows Vista people to follow with additional instructions. This was easier to use than my upgraded iPod. Would recommend.
I picked up a pair of these headphones at Sears simply because they were the only ones there that had a halfway decent range and I needed something cheap for my portable MD. I was blown away when I plugged them in and put them on. Never have I had a pair of headphones this comfortable. They're so light and well fitting that I sometimes forget that I'm wearing them. But in the end it's all about the sound, and these babies put up like no other in their price range. Clean, clear, crisp bass like I've never heard in a pair of headphones. The clarity extends through the entire range. Simply put, buy them! they're the best deal available.
i'm not an audiophile. and i couldn't tell the difference among speakers once they reach certain level. this is a beautiful pair of speakers that works for me. sound is excellent. proportion is gorgeous.
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 bought this camera on-line during January 2006 and discovered it to be slightly bulkier than I expected. It's definitely not something you could carry around with you in your trouser pocket. On initial inspection everything seems in a reasonably intuitive position. The menus are on a simple up down left right curser and once set most options that you might want to change depending on your environment are on marked buttons on the outside. Mine came with a 64meg SD card which I quickly swapped for a 256 meg card which should enable me to store hundreds of photos at a reasonable resolution.One thing the shocked me was the apparent power consumption. However after a little investigation I discovered that standard alkaline AA batteries cannot hold a high enough voltage for long enough and therefore the camera dies while there is still a good charge in the batteries. Therefore you must purchase rechargeable NiMh batteries with the camera. These are designed to hold a high voltage for far longer than standard batteries and I have not had to change mine yet after about 4 hours of use. Otherwise you will be replacing standard batteries every 20 mins or so.Otherwise picture quality is good, there is no noticeable delay between pressing the button and the camera taking a picture. Downloading to a pc is akin to taking data off a usb memory card and requires no driver so long as you use Windows 2000 or XP.All things considered it's a good buy for the 75 I paid.
The current version of this router (7000) does not support bridging to older versions of the 7240-4. If you plan on using it in a bridged network call Belkin to verify that it will work.The posted documentation on Amazon is not for the current version of the product.
I own a Mobile D.J. business in California and am extremely pickey about the music I play/listen too and THIS unit is fantastic!!The clarity is unbelievable-the bass is thumping in my Ford Explorer (stock speakers, to boot!) and the look is not "busy" as other overly priced stereo units with so many graphic designs and pulsating lights on the screen that you don't know where to find the track number, much less where the "Play" button is located.And the best part? With rebate, it only cost me $69.00 plus tax! What a bargain.Installation was a breeze in my vehicle-wires and manual were very easily laid-out/marked and my only fault was that I failed to know that my Explorer has an amplifier installed into the rear side wall and after installing the unit, received NO audio whatsoever-after calling a local installation company (Circuit City) the tech asked me to connect the amp. leads together and this should work-seeing that there is a factory installed amp which, if not connected, will disallow the speaker to produce music. After getting this information, I disassembled my unit, put the two wires together and that was all it took-the sound is extraordinary; especially for such a low cost unit. I recommend this to ANYONE interested in getting a great unit. (Downside? Just one...the Power and Loudness and Audio, etc. buttons are very narrow and go around the edge of the volume button, so if you have large fingers, it's going to be difficult to access these quickly or easily, but if you can work around this, you'll be very satisfied with your purchase.
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.
Just purchased this 15&quot; LCG monitor and love it. I replaced a Sony CRT 17&quot; and found the viewable area to be equal to the CRT. Colors are brilliant and text sharp. Plug and play, with no need to utilize any additional software. At 9# and slim depth my Desktop looks like a desk again. Set at 1024x768 32bit true color. I could'nt be more pleased
cheap you can hear the wind on the cord while just walking have to turn sound up high so you don't hear noise I read this in other reviews and didn't think it was a problem it is. had a set of v-moda's before that sounded great but had a bad plug arrangement, but i'm not sure about the company now. not worth the money. read all the reviews
First set I got only 1 worked. Returned those for replacement set and both were defective. The one that did work sounded good though. The price is right if you can get a good pair. Returned them for the Kenwoods which work and sound great.
I have to reboot this router once every other day to keep my signal. I also had to purchase a signal booster to get it to work throughout my house - and it's not that big.The worst thing is that I bought Belkin products because of their router-based Parental Control features. Thet have since cancelled their contract with Cerberian, and now provide NO ROUTER BASED PARENTAL CONTROL WHATSOEVER. They tell you to go buy Zone Alarm. With 4 children in the house, I now have 7 Belkin products that are absolutely worthless. EBay, here they come.
I bought this printer after looking at the many different types available. I have had several printers that say photo quality and have never been happy with them at all when trying to print photos. This printer has well exceeded my expectations in quality. The ease of getting started within 5 mins of getting it out of the packaging was also great. My photos have never looked better. The only thing I would like is more border options such as blurred edges and such. My husband who did not think this was a smart purchase loves this printer now.
I know it is Mac keyboard but some keys are missing which you have to map using third party software. I mean even Mac people will have problem using Home, End, Page up & Down + Delete keys if you have windows on Mac. Otherwise look, size, performance & comfort is top notch but price is high as other apple product (which is not fare that's why I never buy apple product) It is only small & thin keyboard in market which you can carry with your laptop bag so no choice but have to buy it.BTW: Logitech was my choice for 4-5 years but size of this keyboard is not available from logitech.
My pro recommended this and it truly gets your hands in the proper psoition at the top of the swing.
My first Canon---I'm hooked!!! I spend too much time taking photos and editing on my computer. It's just so easy and the functions are right there at your fingertips. The easiest camera to use. Pictures are sharp, bright and exact. What can I take a photo next!!! Got to get going!!!
Battery grip is everything I expected, a definate must have for any photographer! I have no idea how I've gotten along without it! Shipping was fast and it arrived brand new in box in perfect condition.
When I got this wire I thought it look good until I open the wrap and actually saw that the wire was smaller than the 8 gauge I got with an amp install kit, however the plastic surounding the wire is thick so if you need some 10 gauge wire with thick outer plastic layer then this might be what your looking for. I'm using this for a solar panel set-up and hope it works better than what I have currently. This wire is good for high amprage, well actual 8 gauge would have been better, you need a good wire for solar panels if your using grid tie inverter I'll update later and let yall know how the wire works. Each pannel is estimated 40+ AMPs so this wire should work. I'm using a distribution block to run all panels to and then using hopefuly 4 gauge (4AWG) to go into the inverter =(1200W). Each panel is about 120W.I'm actually disapointed this wire may be new unused but it is not 8 gauge 8AWG. I compaired it to 12 gauge and it is slightly bigger than my 12 gauge. It does look big looking at it from the side looking at the wire throught the red plastice but that just magnifies the wire to look bigger. I think this was rerolled onto a spool claimming to be 8awg when it is not this is 10 gauge at best if not 12 gauge. I'll have to post picks. Later sry.....
I have had this printer in my office for 4 years. It's still prints beautifully. Anytime I have had a less than perfect print, I have followed the instructions and slid tab on the toner back and forth a few times. Everything returns to normal and away we go. Never a paper jam, and I have printed invitations and envelopes, labels, etc.
Bought this item at the end of November to use while I give massage, and by early February it no longer worked. Amazon did not bother to return my email asking to return it.
Initial review (April 2005)I don't like Apple and neither understand nor want to participate in the iPod mania. My experience with Sony walkmans (I've got two MD walkmans before plus MD hardware) has always been positive, and the choice of NW-HD3 was obvious.Here are my impressions:+ Sound quality in incredible (I don't have the background noise some people are complaining about);+ Navigation is convenient; I'm able to control the device when it's in my pocket;+ Native MP3 playback is nice: I've got my previous collection of 300 CDs encoded into MP3 because I couldn't take all of the CDs with me when I moved; NW-HD3 didn't require me to decrease the already decreased quality of the music by converting MP3s into ATRAC.* The battery lasts for 14-16 hours, not 30 (I'm mostly listening to ATRAC3Plus-encoded music);* The charger is inconvenient but seems to be hard to break :)* The screen is large but long song names get scrolled just once.* Sony's HD-CASE1 hard carrying case became available just recently; it's still hard to find. It's a must if you don't carry your HD3 in your pocket (as I do).* SONY Connect music store is a joke. It doesn't have what I like (various kinds of metal and rock). I downloaded a few songs from it and they seemed to be in ATRAC3 132 kBps - could've been ATRAC3Plus 256 (I didn't find a way to switch the format).- The software takes getting used to. I tried SonicStage 2.3, 3.0 and 3.1. Upgrade requires you to re-authorize your player (kind of inconvenient). The latest release of SonicStage (3.1) occasinally terminates with some error.- The player sorts music by album name, not by the release year. It's a bit confusing.- The most annoying feature is that the player forgets the song that was played before charging it, and you have to look for it again.It should be noted that I don't need some features many people find extremely useful: playlists, genres, games, organizers, etc. I know all the albums I record on my player (so far I've put 12 Gigs into it), and thanks to the fast navigation I can access any of them in a matter of seconds.Buying this walkman was my conscious decision which I didn't regret.Update after 2006-01-31. The walkman freezes for 20-40 seconds every 3-4 hours, and SONY suggested me to pay them $83 for figuring out what the problem is. Next time I will think twice before buying their harddrive-based gadgets.
What is there to say? It's memory, It works, It was the rite price, and it arrived on time
I received this from a gift exchange game at work and was quite happy at first - a digital photo frame is not something I would buy for myself - but my joy quickly faded when I tried to use my new gift.I plugged this product in expecting it to work like a standard USB drive with a photo-viewing display. My expectation was a device that I could just plug in anywhere, drag and drop photo files to it, and go - just like any other sane USB storage device product.That is not the way this product is intended to work. Installation of COBY's proprietary Photo Viewer Software seems to be REQUIRED in order for this product to work as intended.The installation of the Photo Viewer Software was not user-friendly. When you insert the disk, you do not get the nice Autorun feature that any other civilized Windows program provides. Instead you get a Readme.txt file that has you drilling down into subfolders on the CD in order to find the correct installer based on your OS. After that, installation went smoothly except for extraneous steps that served no purpose except to make me click "Next" an additional time. It's just one extra mouse click but it is still evidence of a lack of attention to detail by the developers.When you finally do get around to plugging the device in, in order for the program to recognize it you need to monkey with a menu screen on the device itself to choose between charging the battery and "updating" the device. I'm suspicious that charging and updating cannot be done simultaneously as a reasonable person would expect.When I started the program, the first thing I encountered was a warning message box stating "Upload Completely!", yet more evidence of lack of attention to detail by the developers. The program itself looks like it was written for Windows 3.0. The toolbar icons in the program somehow manage to be blurry and aliased both at the same time; I have no idea how even the most novice graphical artist manages that anti-feat. The two-step shuffle required to select photos from the disk and then upload them to the device feels clunky and unintuitive. Context menus are totally absent.Once I uploaded some photos to the device, I nearly undid all of my work trying to remove the stock photos that were included with the device - there are two delete toolbar buttons, with different icons, right next to each other. The only thing that saved me was yet another poorly-worded message box asking, "Make sure to clear all images?" Of course, I couldn't answer "Yes" or "No" like a sane person would expect, because the only options presented to me were "Ok" and "Cancel".After all that, I still did manage to lose my work. The program gave the impression that the photos had been uploaded to the device when they hadn't - perhaps if the "Some images have been edited. Are you sure to exit?" dialog was more clear about which changes were unsaved (I assumed it was the cropping work I had done on the "local" side of the app), this could have been avoided. It turns out that there is a final "Download Images" button that needs to be clicked to finish the process, which rewards you with another poorly-worded message box stating "Download Completely!"I usually hate and avoid products that require me to install their proprietary crapware (beyond basic drivers) in order to use them, and this product demonstrates exactly why I harbor that hatred.If only the device behaved like a standard USB storage device, I could ditch the unforgivable software and keep the picture frame. Unfortunately, since the software and picture frame are symbiotically tied together, both will likely lie in a landfill (or end up recycled) in a few days.
The Magellan leather carrying case is well made and fits the unit like a glove.It is a little harder to push the buttons on the GPS when it is in the case, but for the added protection from damaging or scratching the GPS if accidently dropped,I definitely think it is worth it to have the added security this GPS case offers.All GPS units no matter what brand are sensitive pieces of equipment and any kind of padded protection you can get will ensure long trouble-free hours of operation.The attached belt clip is also a big plus. This case most certainly fits the needs for my particular unit...
Its a fine little headset, sound quality is good, wears easily. But I broke the boom mic, the straw like part that is removable from the unit. So I call Plantronics, explain the process, hope they'll ship me a new one, worst case I'll have to spend a few bucks to get the replacement part shipped to me right? Wrong.No parts available. This is the 2nd one of these I bought, the first one had the rubber earpiece tear where it connects to the plastic body. Got tired of supergluing it back together and ordered another. Plantronics tech support guy xfers me to a guy in a diff dept, he didn't say where, but the guy offered me a $25 deal on a new unit. me: no, you must have misunderstood, I just need the boom mic. mine cracked and broke. him: you have to buy an entire new unit. me: are you kidding me? I'm not interested in that, I just need the part. Him: we don't sell the parts. me: okthxbye, clicknot sure how to rate this in the end. the headset was good enough for me to buy 2 of them. but each time having access to parts would have fixed the prob such that I only needed parts. I give the headset 4 stars, but service no stars for post sales support. I shouldn't have had to buy $60 worth of headset to keep a $27 headset in my possession. An even 2 stars it is. Fool me once... I won't buy Plantronics again
I bought this one because of the good reviews here and I was very...very disaponted. It has more bass compared with most of the other speakers of the similiar size but the problem is that the music is twisted (in order to empasize bass) sounding like from a can. I returned it and bought a Klipsch Promedia 2.0 and there is simly no comparison!It's not fair to reqire this kind of tiny speakers to perform, but the Bose's problem is to use a price tag to impress the buyers in stead of focusing on quality.I believe some of the reviewers here are just new to home audio. I still remember how I was excited when upgrading my OEM dell speakers to a entry-level 3.1 system for the first time.Well, if you do not believe me, just buy a pair of Klipsch ProMedio 2.0 and see for yourself if Bose worths even $50.
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?
the product is good, and is working quite well so far. but the initial setup is a little complicated. the antenna's angle needs to be adjusted otherwise the signal won't reach excellence.
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.
It is much better than 2 other headsets that I have tried. The sound quality is what I notice most. I also like that it is a USB device with its own sound device. No more plugging the headset into the speaker/microphone jack quickly as a call is coming in. I'm using it in Linux and haven't had any problems setting it up or using it. I've been using sipgate/google voice with it so I can make calls while sitting at the computer, and have been loving it.
It's hard to get too excited about a replacement case fan for your desktop but this seems to be a pretty good 80 mm fan for the price. The fan is fairly quiet and is pretty flexible in terms of fan speed and power connections. There is a tiny switch that can be moved into 1 of 3 speed positions. Even on the highest fan setting, the fan isn't very loud. I cannot speak to the longevity of the product, but I would recommend this fan to anybody based on the built in options for the price.
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 agree with most of the positive comments from previous reviews. The one thing that wasn't mentioned much is the auto document feeder. For me, this started out more as a replacement for copying and scanning. Scanning with a dedicated scanner was always a PITA, but with this unit, it's a simple push of the button to copy up the 50 pages (duplex) and is much faster. That goes for scanning too. With it, I've converted to scanning all my paper work for archiving (I hate to manually file papers).Cons: the Mac software is out of date for 10.5. An update from their site helped most of the issues, but a couple of minor annoyances remain. There is some question in other reviews on if the toner/drum are under warranty for this refurbished unit. To add to the confusion, my toner arrived completely empty. An email to Brother told me that it still should come with a full toner cartridge, but I needed to call their support center. The person on the phone said that the toner was not covered because it was a refurbished unit. Fortunately, my old Brother laser printer used the same toner cartridge (that is a good sign) and so I had a new one. In hind sight, I should have just purchased a new unit.
I dont use the multiple mailbox features, so I dont know exactly why I bought this one vs some of the others but none the less.Audio quality is rather decent but not as good as my old Panasonic but better then a GE I tried.Unit keeps messages during power outages without the need for a batteryDate and Time can be set through CID so theres no need to fiddle with it after a power outage.Drawbacks-The Private Call block feature is nice however it doesnt seem to catch all Blocked calls (name comes without number or private name with number) and doesnt help avoid 'unavailables'.The setup process is slightly clumsy, thankfully you dont have to enter it often.You cannot set a remote access code that has a first digit of 1-4.Took a few tries to get the remote access codes memorized, but there is a help code which can be of use.Finally, if you live off the grid or have backup power through a modified-sine wave inverter, this unit will occasionally 'pick up' when there is no incoming call and not pick up when there is a call. I havent tried if this unit can handle a full 12v feed directly from my batteries vs the mini 9v wall wart....something to test.Overall, I think id do it again. The partial blocked call feature is worth it as my local phone company doesnt offer anonymous call restriction.
What can I say, the thing just works. I pulled it out of the box and I was syncing my entire music collection -- which is substantial -- in minutes. The product supports FireWire, but I still use USB and am glad that RCA chose to let you do it that way too.You get a nice set of accessories with this so you can play it in your car -- a big bonus. And it supports WMA. I also appreciate the fact that it is compatible with Musicmatch. The price is all right too.This thing rocks!
Very cool. Has value as a nifty clock/calendar even if you don't hook it to your phone line (though I have). I've often considered getting another one for work just for the &quot;ooh, ahh&quot; effect--and I wouldn't use it as caller ID there. I also enjoy that its operation is so intuitive (I never have to get the instructions out).And yes, the motor is audible, but with just a bit of trial and error you can find a placement in which the noise is minimal.
Great player, especially in progressive scan mode. I was more interested in this unit as a DVD player, but I have played several CD-RWs without a hitch. Only complaint is that remote could be better laid out, but that's really a quibble.
I am still learning how to use this camera. All the photos I have taken so far are absolutely beautiful. Very happy with this purchase. Love the small size, as I travel a lot.
I bought this because it can travel around the globe. It uses a simple DIN plug, cords for which can be bought anywhere around the world for easy convertibility. It's also nice and small, and while it's not one of the superfast 15min or 30min chargers, you can rest assured that your batteries don't get overheated. Charge times of 1-2 hours are plenty fast for me (especially since one set of batteries can last a whole day in my Canon S2 IS), and it's as pocketable as any of the proprietary Li-Ion chargers for other digicams. A great choice all around.
This is a fairly good Stereo. It fits most bookshelves (hence the name) and can swich between 3 CD's. Thats perfect for me because I only have 3 CD's.(Wierd Al, Papa Roach, and Gorillaz)I called this review &quot;Lazy Bumb Music&quot; because It has a remote and I often sit on my Lazy A** using the remote to control the radio, record CD's, adjust the volume or just listin to CD's and change them. It's A good stereo. I gave it a 4 because it can't go very loud. (I have a small room so I don't care) This is a room stereo not a house one. If you whan't one to fill a room it's the best. The remoter takes two AA batteries and the stereo plugs into the wall. Get this stereo for your offspring for Christmas, that way they can't blare music all threw the house. (They wount because they can't)
Well made and great protection for your lens, far better than the pouches nikon provides. The case securely fastens to a belt or strap making your lenses easily accessible for quick changes. Fits my nikon 10-24 and 18-200 perfectly.
I recently purchased a Palm z22 and was very excited about getting my life a bit more organized. Unfortunately the z22 was dead on arrival. The best part is that neither the Palm OR the AC adapter work. I was able to test my AC adapter with a friend's z22 because I thought this was the problem. As I assumed, the AC adapter didn't charge her z22. Then I tried her AC adapter with my Palm This did not work either! I'm waiting for a response from Palm. Is there no quality assurance? I'm baffled.
Worked great with my Dell Inspiron 640m. Installation was pretty easy. I just followed the instructions on the user manual and watched a how-to video on youtube.
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.
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?
Suffice the say the unit works as advertized.I did have a problem with the first audio CD I tried in it(a Stephen King CD), but all the other CD's and MP3's I tried worked wonderfully (including King's others). The problem with the King CD's, plural, was actually with three of a four CD audiobook. However, it is important to note that the problems I encountered with them I also encountered when trying them on a Sony CD player. Although both units played the audiobook CD's fine, neither CD player could forward them to the next chapter or "start again from where I left off", they all started at the beginning of the CD again. Clearly, the problem was the CD's.The key thing was that before I realized it was the CD's and not the machine I called the 800 number provided with the unit, twice acutally! Both times I got service quickly, once immediately and once after a minute hold, and the lady I dealt with both times was wonderful. We were on the phone together for a lenghty period of time until I finally decided to run downstairs (two flights) and get other CD/MP3's to try. She waited patiently as I did so. Once I popped those in the unit it worked as advertized.Time will tell if the machine contiues to work as advertized, I have no reason to think it won't. The instruction pamphlet for the unit, and for the accesories for the car and remote control, could certainly be better written as they are not always clear. On the other hand, I have nothing but praise for the customer service I received when I thought I had a problem.Bill
Brand new computer had video card issues causing it to hang. CD drive sounds like a 18 Wheeler truck. I returned this headache after two days of use and bought a sony vaio , happy ever since. I will never buy a toshiba product again. So far I have used HP, Sony, Dell and toshiba laptops, and unfortunately toshibas are the worst quality laptops after dell. I am not stereo type and I know alot of people who have numerous problems with toshiba.
Well. I bought this printer for my father b/c he needed a fax , printer, and copier (not so much the scans). After shopping around a little, i found this product on newegg for a great price (around 260 including 3day shipping).If i could i would give it 4.75 stars:It didnt come with a usb cable, but came with a ethernet cable...i tested somthing out and since my fathers comp is wireless, i just plugged the hp into the rj45 port of the pc and it worked!setup was easy. Only problem i had was trying to get it to come up on MY computer for printing through xp shared ...it could never find the printer, although i believe this is a network issue b/c the pc wouldnt come up for me. So id let that one slide.Fax was easy to setup and it had a fax test with the softwware which was GREAT & gives a full fax test with a PASS/FAIL analysis of all major points! Super helpful b/c i have vonage, and hooking the fax up was a little annoyuing with vonage since a first rj11 splitter wouldnt work, i tried a differnt rj 11 splitter & it worked.The auto feed is great, printing is good. Im not to sure about prices of the ink though Since i havent had it long enough yet. hope its cheap! though other reviews say it isnt :(Overall great product. Im happy with this purchase :)
****Updated Review**** 1/17/2006 (original below)I've installed Windows XP as a dual boot on one of my machines. I was able to install the Zen Vision M and Creative Media Source software without any issues. I also successfully installed WMP10 without issues.While I was getting my pc ready to install XP I played with the player to see what I could do with it alone. I figured out how to quickly adjust the settings using the slide and tap paradigm. The Zen Touch has a similar paradigm but the Vision M extends it, the touch pad actually has left and right clicks as well. After a bit of frustration I realized that sliding through menu's should always be done with the finger on the surface of the pad, if you lift and reseat your finger the player would interpret that as a "tap" and thus commence whichever setting you happened to be on when you were sliding..I did this a few times before I got the hang of the slide and tap. Also, it took a few minutes to figure out how to enable submenu options using the lower right icon. Once I was up to speed (took about 10 minutes WITHOUT consulting the sparce instruction book) I quickly went through the task of selecting my name for the player, adding a background (I used one of the samples provided in the picture section), setting the date and time. I then moved on to checking out the radio feature, you can set the device to "auto" scan and it works perfectly. It picked up and preset every station inside of 10 seconds, awesome!I live in a basement apartment and I was suprised at how clean the signal was coming from the radio from such a small (read: tiny FM antenna) device. The next thing I wanted to try was recording, from the radio I was able to enable recording, the sub features are really very intuitive. Again, I did this all without consulting the book within a space of 20 minutes. The hardest part was the first 10 minutes of getting used to the slide and tap paradigm. Now on to the XP experience...I finally got XP up and running, I installed the software and fter the obligatory reboot, I plugged the port doc into the player and connected the mini usb plub into the doc and the doc into the pc's USB port. Within seconds, the sync screen flashed on the player and the pc reported the synch process had been started. The Vision M software loaded up and showed my connected player fine.The layout is very intuitive and nice, the inards of the device were layed out by category (music,video,recordings..etc.) and subcategories and folders where necessary. I could freely create or delete subcategories under the main categories. I am still miffed as to why this functionality couldn't have been provided in basic form for every known OS but only Creative and Microsoft have the answer to that riddle.I proceeded to upload a ripped album ( I have several hundred cuts waiting to go on the player) unfortunately, I have USB 1.1 on the box I installed the XP on so the transfer is not as fast as it could be but it is acceptable. The entire folder of 14 mp3's took about 4 minutes to copy to the player. I tested a cut, the sound quality is really excellent. ( I rip at 192kbps)Now that I have gone through the inconvenience of installing windows XP just to use it, I am very happy with the player itself. It is a shame that broader OS support isn't in place but that should be easily rectified with firmware upgrades (are you listening creative????). As much as I'd love to give the player a 5, the pain I went through to get it to work really demands something lower but not quite a 4. Hmm....I guess I'll have to give Creative the nod, after using the player now for a week I am really impressed with it's performance in all areas. So 5 stars it is (this should tell you just how good the player is despite the hell I went through to start managing media on it).Player highly recommended but make sure you have XP!**ORIGINAL REVIEW 1/13/2006****ORIGINAL REVIEW 1/13/2006**How some are claiming to have this at Christmas time in the US when it wasn't even available until this week is telling of the mental disturbances behind some peoples needs to assert the superiority of products they prefer because of one one manufacturer or another. Sad.That said, here is my real world review of the Creative Vision M. I just took possession of it today, UPS came through 2 days as promised by Amazon.Previous player experience:I have used a few other mp3 players but have never owned one until now. I've used the Apple Nano, Ipod Video and the Creative Zen Touch.Packaging and box:The box is well designed and sturdy, a sleave and box design gives it a artsy touch, however it makes it more difficult to get at the player..no matter it's just a box.Player and contents:Upon taking out the parts I enjoyed the well built and finished look of everything. The cables , port adapter and the player itself are very well made. Contrary to what some have said, the size of the player is quite small in my medium sized hands. I wouldn't want it any smaller, it fit in my hand comfortably and was a lot lighter than the Zen Touch which I bought for my ex girlfriend last Christmas. In comparison to the Ipod Video it's about twice as thick but weighs and "feels" about the same. In the hand they feel similarly, so all talk of the weight/size being a drawback is bunk or those complaining need to do hand strengthening exercises ;) The surface of the player is very cool, much like the Ipod video the black (the one i got) surface is glossy. After charging the battery (takes 2 hours) I turned it on, the screen is quite beautiful to behold with rich vibrant colors. In comparison to the Ipod Video, though technically the M has more colors both have enough that video on them looks amazing, I guess I'd have toplay something on both that stretches the gamut of the players to see which is better.Software Installation?:The first major issue I ran into with the player was installation of the software. First, Creative includes a warning card indicating that Quicktime versions 7.0 and 7.0.2 will crash the installation so you should upgrade first to 7.0.3 (which fixes the bug) or uninstall Quicktime, install the Creative software then install Quicktime again.This isn't the deal breaker however, the insurmountable problem for me is that I use windows 2000 and windows 2003. I don't have XP on any of the 8 running pc's in my home/business network. I own an IT business and have no use for the annoying "features" of Windows XP, why Creative didn't think to maximize software support to as many OS's as possible is beyond me (actually it is not I have some ideas..). Beyond that, why the player just doesn't attach to any pc using the USB port as a drive is also inexcusable.****Creative! wake up, many , many users still are on windows OS's that are not XP and if a thumb drive can auto doc without software surely your $330 player should be able to as well!!!****Now that said, I had to figure out how to add content to my player. I figured Creative has to have software available for windows 2000 so I decided to contact customer support to find out. Page 2 of the "product information guide" indicated that customer support services are located on the installation cd in the "support" folder, I explored the CD and found the english phone number on the "customer support service center" page.For service in the U.S. in english (french,brazilian,spanish numbers also available):405 742 6622I called the number expecting a long wait time, 2 minutes turned to 5, 5 to 10...and then I realized the number was long distance, "complementary" service should always be on a 1 800 number other wise it is not really complementary is it???. The nerve of Creative to call this so called "complementary" service. I hung up quite pissed off. I figured maybe I'll have more luck at the website. I went to www.creative.com/support/downloads , and tried to select my product from the list, of course there is no listing for the brand new "vision m" player.Now I was really seeing red, how can a company release a product for sale and then not provide the necessary support services??!!. Not one to give up (ever) I decided to see if anyone with my issue had posted to the public forums (always the best place..should have done this straight away)..I went to the mp3 player forums page and queried "vision m and windows 2000" and the results were not encouraging at all, of the 8 total posts that referenced the words together, only 1 had ANY replies. (I guess the Creative support team is keeping away from answering legitimate customer complaints about this issue???)I dug into the only thread that had responses hoping a solution to my problem would be found there in.http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=pmc&message.id;=4967Bad news was waiting, only one post was by a Creative moderator and they offered no help at all. I do have a copy of windows XP on site that came with my Dell Laptop, back then I immediately ripped out the XP and put the more functional windows 2000 on. The idea of installing XP is anethema to me just to use the player really sucks. If I didn't have XP I would have no choice but to return the player! There is no way I would give M$ $100 bucks just because Creative has a secret deal to lock us into M$ proprietary protocols.The most egregious aspect of this situation is that the older players (Zen Touch I bought for ex) did support 2000 in file mode, why Creative went the restrictive route of only supporting the Micro$oft proprietary protocol exclusively has something probably to do with some "relationship" they struck with MS no doubt. It really stinks, here I am unable to use the device on my desired OS. I am seriously debating weather I should just send it back or if I should install XP on a box JUST to use my $330 mp3 player. (which is a pretty deck of card size brick otherwise)Conclusion:***WARNING TO ALL PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS, IF YOU HAVE ANY OPERATING SYSTEM OTHER THAN WINDOWS XP , YOU CURRENTLY CAN NOT USE THE VISION M TO DOWNLOAD OR MANAGE MEDIA. IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS 98,ME, NT, 2000, MAC OS, YOUR ARE DEAD IN THE WATER.***Hopefully with enough of a stink being made of this ridiculous situation Creative will move to provide a firmware update that provides the WIDE OS support that existed PRIOR to this NEW product. The player itself works fine, the sample videos that were on it played with excellent clarity and color, the sound was excellent. The touchpad was a bit sensitive on first touch but that was rectified by turning down the sensitivity in the settings. However, the OS support severely hampers my ability to give this player a top rating. In fact I would have given it a 5 if it just worked with my OS but it doesn't (not even as a removable drive..come on Creative even a $30 USB thumb drive can do that!!!) so I will have to take the rating down 4 points to a 1 out of 5....now I'll have to find that old copy of windows XP lying around to grudgingly install it on one of my boxes.Regards,David
The sound quality from these speakers is phenominal. The only shortcomming is that they do not have a power button on the desk speakers.
Fantastic price. Product works just fine, much better than the battery my camerea came with which does not hold a charge any more. I went to Best Buy and they wanted $40.00 plus for the same one!! Unbelievable! You can buy a new Camera for that. Any way, it fit my need perfectly. I was a little skeptical because of the very low price but I'm very pleased and happy with my purchase. Thanks for the great deal.
I bought these headphones as backups while I was waiting for another pair, and they ended up being really close. There is so much sound clarity in these phones for the price; it takes you by surprise. The only difference between the Behringers and the other pair I have is the other pair reduces outside sounds. Try them out.
This little MP3 player is one of the best on the market, in my opinion! I read up on Iriver and they caught my attention from the get-go. I liked the design and I liked the fact that it seemed an underdog had a better piece of equipment than the ever-growing Apple IPOD. Don't buy an IPOD! Buy this! It's better quality and better thought out. The buttons are in the perfect position for your hands and the scroll bar in the middle of the unit is excellent! You can tap it or hold it down and it seems to be pressure sensitive with how fast of slow it scrolls. Great design.... espeically for those of us with oooodles of mp3s! The actual button design and what each of them do is very easy to catch onto after the first few uses. I actually don't even have to look at the buttons anymore. I've never had a problem with any of the software. It works perfect with Windows Media Player. No problems with freezing. No problems with reboots. No problems with play lists.Unlike some other units I have heard of, this one will charge whether it is connected to a computer or not. Very convenient. The charging wire actually is a Y shaped wire. You can have it plugged into a computer while it is charging if you want to...but you don't have to. I've never actually tested how long it takes to fully charge, but it seems to be a "quick charger" and the charge itself lasts for quiet a long time.As for the transfer rate... I've transferred 2 gigs of songs onto this thing in a matter of a few minutes. I will say that you do need to have your song files named properly for the submenu system to work properly. The iriver will automatically give you submenus underneath all of your artists concerning albumbs. It also give you an 'all' menu underneath each artist. Works perfectly as long as you have all of your artists name and alubmb name fields filled in before you transfer them over from Windows Media Player. If you've never used WMP before... don't worry, it's fairly easy to load songs onto this unit from WMP. You'll catch on quick.The number one reason why I love this unit.... It doubles as a portable harddrive! You can save ANY kind of file on this thing. It will display photos and text files. It has menus automatically seperate these type of files out for you from your musix files. However...it also has a browser function where you can scan thru ANY kind of files that you saved to this unit if they don't fall into any of the above mentioned catagories. VERY VERY COOL. IPOD CANT DO THAT!!!!!Now I've read previous reviews...... in response to all of those: (a) As long as your not a 17 year old looking to blow your ear-drums out, the ear buds that come with this unit are just fine. If your REALLLLLY picky when it comes to bass or treble, then you might want to go with an expensive pair of Sony's or something, but for the average-Joe, these are just fine. And besides... if you decide to buy new ear buds (for whatever reason), its the unit that makes the mp3 player, NOT the buds. (b) This is a piece of electronic equipment. The general rule of thumb that goes for anything that is electronic/comuter related...DONT DROP IT!!! You wouldn't pick up your laptop and accidentially drop it to the ground and expect nothing to be wrong. Why should this be any different? Come on people... common sense here... treat it well and it will treat you well! :) (c) The case that comes with it is a bit ridiculous. I've heard people refer to is as an Iriver condom because that's exactly what it looks like. It's rubber and white and it doesn't always quiet do the job. LOL. I've stuck with it because a case really isn't all that important to me. Here's the deal... it offers NO protection for the screen. ZERO. My solution to that is to go and buy one of those protective films that people use to protect the screen of their PSP and just cut it down to size. That's what I did and it works great. I do like the fact that the case covers most of your buttons (except the thumb scroll in the middle), but the covering over the buttons is slightly thinner than the rest of the case...so the buttons are still very usable and protected from dust and dirt at the same time. Bottom line is... it works, but not as well as it could. If your picky, you may want to find another alternative for a case.I still give this product 5 stars!!!! Don't buy an ipod just because Apple has a bigger advertising pocket. The name of this game is quality...not popularity.
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.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
went off the reviews that i read so i thought i pick these up works great had no probs. with them yet.
I have owned several different brands of GPS's and this one is my favorite. If u get lost with this GPS u shouldn't be in the woods alone.
had this klipsch for about amonth and noticed the sound lacking, in the last week the bass has almost completey gone. the bass speaker rear is very hot to touch though the room temp stays a constant 67 degree farenhieght. sorry i gave a friend my $50.00 regent 5.1 i had since 04 Update returned to amazon for replacement, now have sub in corner of room beside PC table.temp 75 to 85 degree on top of file cabinet with a small fan for cooling as the amp has no exterenal fins and will get hot.perfect setup be extremly careful to not let the din plug on back of sub touch anything a very weak link. Thought the sound was great until replacing sound card with creative extreme music card. Reminds me of listening to high end stereo systems in the 60's 70's may be even better. the bass strong and clean but not overpowering, crystal clear highs and exellent midrange from sats. Can hear instruments, vocals and little nuances i never knew existed in music that i've listened to for years. Now own two sets and will be buying another for my cabin. Easy fix for power switch buy $4.00 christmass tree power switch to plug klipsch into and velcro the extra rocker switch anywhere handy, also eBay dealer has improved strong pod din plug fix cheap.
What else do you need to know? You plug in your PCs and a cable to your router - and go. I used a Netgear hub for years. Replaced it with this Linksys switch and my network speed improved immediately.
This GPS is great for geocaching.Easy download of waypoints and routes from the PC with the Datacable (make sure you still have a serial port for that).Typically get 18 feet or better accuracy - even in wooded areas.Battery life sufficient for a whole day in the woods...
pretty cheap and seems to be well protected, nice locking pieces and its probably gonna last me a long time just like a cable from best buy
Well, it's a great idea, the main problem i've found with this is that it has a hard time picking up the satelite to use the GPS system, which stinks. I live right in the heart of madison, wi, so there shouldn't be a problem with this, but I find the GPS frequently loses the signal and will not calculate an accurate distance and speed. Also, if you stop during your run the device takes a long time to get back on track when you start running again. So, I really like the idea, but it's probably worth the money to get one with a better tracking system.
I tried the 1/2 acre and 1 acre versions. The light attracts tons of bugs, but the grids rarely zap one. The bugs fly around in there like crazy. I put a white plastic bucket under each one. After 2 hours there was only a handful of dead bugs in each bucket, even though there were clouds of bugs flying into each unit.
This small device converts the HDMI outlet found on many newer laptops to DVI-I/D (that is, single or dual monitor output).Note: Whether you can output dual is a function of your graphics card, not the adapter. If you need dual, you will also need a DVI-splitter cable.The tapered design is helpful for some where the output slots are close together. It's just-a-hair too wide for my laptop, so I cannot use one USB slot, but this had no impact to my work. If that is a problem for you, there are HDMI-DVI cables that may suit your needs.The adapter has withstood several travels, drops, and getting squished without cracking or failing, so I rate its durability as very good.For my purposes (as small adapter I can use on the road), this adapter is perfect.
The best memory kit i ever bought. I got 4GB under Win XP and its awesome, the latest games like Crysis and CoD 4 are now in high quality with a 7900 GT, in a few words: Performance and Speed. Good job OCZ.
I am very pleased with the Targus CVR400 15 CityLite Notebook Case. My laptop fits in it perfectly and the padded sides eliminate worry about banging it on anything. The zippered pockets provide convenient space for all the items I need to take on library trips for genealogy research. The cover seems to be a fabric that will withstand lots of wear and tear.Virginia Winters
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 wireless router has been working flawlessly. It took 10 minutes to setup and signal strength is great. Even "borrowed" neighbors unsecured network which was the same router also. Recommended by Dell.
I've used this radio for over 6 months, and I am pretty much satisfied with it; Although I live in a major city, my house is located nearby the mountains, and I've found that the reception is acceptable, but mainly constrained to the stronger stations; I've had some noise and fading on some weaker AM stations that I like when walking doing excercise. The strap works fine, although sometimes you have to tighten it to a somehow uncomfortable extent, in order to secure it and avoid slipping through the arm. Anyway, I highly recommend it.
When I tell my friends what I have, I am met with blank stares. I understand them. It is a revolutionary product whose sole function is to turn video from any source into MPEG-4Now MPEG-4 is the format that a DVR such as TiVO uses to store all your reruns of The Daily Show. More importantly it is the very format that your iPod uses to play video. Even if you are enough of a techie to get those Jon Stewart pieces off of your TiVo and into your iPod, this is only a partial solution to a much bigger problem-how in the heck can you copy your favorite DVDs onto your iPod?The Neuros OSD is the answer. Basically it takes video-cable TV, DVD, camcorder, and even old VHS tapes and converts them automatically to MPEG-4. Once converted you can load it onto your iPod, or play it on your computer, or just store it forever on an external hard drive.This product is a video converter and not a storage facility. You are going to need something to store its output. My first solution was to purchase an inexpensive 500 GB external hard disk. This works fine but it is a little like using an elephant gun to bring down a field mouse. The OSD has memory card slots. since a two hour DVD turned into a MPEG-4 has a footprint of less than one GB, a 2 GB SD card should be more than sufficient for most purposes. But SD cards are coming down in price as well. I have tried using 8GB and 4GB cards without success. Stick to the 2GB until the firmware is revised to accept the larger cards.Now your iPod can be your storage device but it is necessary to put and keep it in the manual sync mode, and for me anyway that defeats some of the great joys of iPod ownership. Once on a hard drive or memory card it requires only a simple import command to load it onto your iPod.Some of my friends when seeing this opine that they will wait till the OSD produces copies in HD. I do not see that anytime soon. First if you are going to watch it on your iPod or on your laptop how would you know if it was recorded in HD or not? Secondly the foot print of an HD recording on an HD recorder is about 5 times larger than a standard MPEG-4. Finally the really good stuff, the 1080p DVDs are exclusively the province of Blu-ray and (for a while anyway) Toshiba's HD DVD system. These disks are extremely complex electronically and simple conversion technologies will probably not produce comparable copies.There are a few negatives. The interface, accessed with a remote, is clunky. It is a dumb device so you will need to name every recording you make. Otherwise you will have a whole bunch of video named "OSD.mp4". You also have to set the record time. The default time is 30 minutes, although changing the defaults is relatively easy.Firmware updates are frequent. One solution is to check monthly or so and download onto the CF card that comes with the unit. An even better solution is to hook the OSD onto a home network and set it for automatic updates. This will require an ethernet connection.As a final note, this appears to produce legal copies for personal use. Although I am a lawyer, this should not be considered legal advice. Ultimately courts will decide and they may agree or disagree with me. But it is certainly possible to misuse the MPEG-4s you create and to violate copyright laws.
I only bought these because my cat chewed on my sony fontopia headphones and I was low on cash, and these were on sale for $25. I figured they hold me over for a week or two. A minute into the first song I regretted buying them. First of all, they're ugly as all hell. The only reason i got them is because they said they were noise cancelling and the original price was $70. The noise cancelling consists of a distracting static frequency, and there is no bass whatsoever. These are honestly terrible headphones. I should have gotten $15 sony earbuds, i would have been much happier.
The receiver worked fine for about 3 month. Now I can't get it out of standby mode, no matter what I try. I can't even turn it OFF, it just stays in standby mode. What a waste of money, even if it was only 90 bucks.
There are a lot of people who'll go on and on about the virtues of Macs as though they were divine gifts. Let's dispense with that and get down to why you really want one.First is that you really, really do save space. My mother (the owner of a new 17" iMac G5) was astounded at the sheer amount of desktop area she got back by going from a comparatively bulky Windows computer to an iMac. You have room to breathe, and you never have to crawl on the floor to plug in a cable.The second reason is that of security. I won't pretend that OS X is invincible, but it's been so free of attacks (and so free of the mistakes Microsoft made) that security programs are just good policies, not absolutely necessary. What good is a cheaper Windows computer if it's virtually guaranteed that you'll need security software or a trip to the local computer service shop?Another point I've noticed while using the iMac G5 is that it's extremely quiet in common use. You don't have to listen to your computer humming or whirring. The loudest it gets is the DVD drive spinning! And the quiet is extremely valuable, since it lets you focus on the task at hand... or at least makes it easier to appreciate your music.The only qualms I have with the iMac are that the video is a bit underpowered (it's still good enough for young kids or casual gaming, though!), and that many people will want to add more RAM shortly after they get it. But its strengths for the *real* average user - the one who wants to get work done, and enjoy the Internet instead of fearing it - more than compensate.
Easy to install. I'm 72, You youngsters may have harder time.Sound is great.Looks are very pleasing.Sony Under-Cabinet Kitchen ICF-CDK70 CD Changer/Clock Radio (Silver)
I had just bought a Mac Mini and this keyboard because a friend recommended it. I was looking forward to getting my new system up and running and this keyboard really ruined the day. Here's a quick summary:. Keyboard is not solidly made, feels cheap. Keyboard was not automatically recognized by the Mac OS.. Driver disk is worthless, driver simply does not install.. Phone numbers listed on the files in the CD AND the phone numbers on the website are out of service. A LOT of the keys on the keyboard simply did not work.Plugged in a real Mac keyboard and problem solved. I'm returning this item and don't think I'll ever buy anything from this company.
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
After purchasing this same media in a 25 pack, I had to jump on the 50 pack.Same great quality as the 25 pack of 4x, G04 Ritek media burns flawlessly at 4x & plays back in any of my dvd drives or players.The 25 pack discs have a clear disc center while the 50 pack of discs have an opaque center of the disc. Not that it makes any difference, just thought I'd pass that along.Next step.... a 100 pack!
This product came to me as expected. I received it timely and am pleased.I think it is a great deal. Margo Geyer
Don't be fooled by those who tell you that off-brand cables aren't as good or that long runs will degrade your signal. I needed long runs to get from my satellite box and DVD player in a cabinet to my Samsung 58" Plasma HDTV. These cables fit the bill and the picture from both devices is perfect. No loss of signal due either to the length of the cables or the fact that they are not a name brand. They are just as robust and with their gold ends, they fit as snugly into the HDMI receptacle as the expensive cables. Save your $$ to buy Blu-Ray discs! Don't waste it on over priced cables!
I was pretty disappointed in this product. When I received it, it was a "refurbished" computer - BUT IT STILL HAD FAMILY PHOTOS AND PROGRAMS FROM ITS PREVIOUS OWNER ON IT! Scary thought huh? It also had an issue overheating and randomly shutting down. So...I got a MAC! :)
I originally had the digital converter box hooked up to an existing indoor tv antenna and had limited reception. After reading other reviews, opted to try the DB2 antenna. I hooked the DB2 directly into our exising cable-ready house system. I removed the indoor antenna, hooked up the digital converter to the existing coaxial system and got instant reception. The antenna is mounted on the deck. Needless to say, we have extra channels without having to buy cable or satellite. The cost was minimal and my family is impressed with the results.
I wanted to put a network in my house so that I could share resources and back up sensitive media. I think this product is fairly easy to install and has great reliability in file and printer sharing.
It is probably the best mouse for left-hand users. There are a lot of extra useful buttons, such as Back and Forward for Internet Expolorer, the scroll wheel (excellent, very responsive), and the volume controls are also must-haves. However, I bought this product hoping that Logitech's included software would allow me to program any mouse button I want, but the software does not allow you to do that for the two main Mouse buttons (which is very crippling in my opinion).
13 months, 12 days. This is exactly how long my RIO 600 worked for me. And yet according to many reviews, I lucked out...I think that by eclipsing the one-year mark I broke the record!So now what do I have? A purplish plastic thingy that refuses to turn on when I give it that very command. I'm not asking it to factor 200 digit numbers. Nor am I asking it to draft an economically feasible flat-tax proposal. I am just asking it to turn on, and yet it can't.This seems to be easily, the most common defect among RIO products, particularly their portable MP3 players. I think that they might have to start advertising these things as disposable, we should be able to buy them in six-packs.Anyway, I am going to avoid the temptation of getting another one of these stylish numbers, and I am recommending that anyone thinking of buying one look at another brand. Intel is looking better and better, but I really wish that Sony would get in the MP3 game.Bottom line: if this gizmo could last longer than a hockey season it would be great. Features are wonderful, great sound, yada yada yada. Sadly though, it just aint gonna last, and that's a fact.
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.
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.
Bought this six months ago. I needed a small stereo for a tiny room, tried out several in person, Sony and others, but this one has the best sound and look for the buck. You can change CDs while another one is playing, which is very handy. The extra bass feature reduces the tinniness of small stereos, so you can crank it up a bit without major distortion. Would be great throughout the house or dorm. Brushed silver case is attractive, speakers come with silver mesh over them.
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.
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.
My daughter asked me to buy her a CushTop Notebook Stand for her laptop, so I ordered one for myself as well, and have thoroughly enjoyed using it. It places my laptop at the right angle and distance for optimal use. I recommend it to anyone who uses a laptop at home.Cheers,Paul
This adapter works and keeps my old HP printer working for a few more pages...
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 purchased my pair of these headphones while I was still in the Military, and they worked fine even in the worst desert conditions I have ever experienced. I got them toward the end of 2007, and passed them on to my room mate about two months ago and they still work fine. They are not audiophile quality, but they are really good for there price point, and I have a feeling that many of the people who hate them and want to make sure no one else ever buys a pair need to take a look at how they treat their equipment, or maybe more to the point, how they abuse their equipment. If you pull on the wires to remove them from your ears, or to remove the jack from your mp3 player, than your ineptitude is the issue, not the product quality. IF YOU CARE FOR THEM WELL, THEY WILL LAST!! Mine survived monsoons in Korea, and all conditions all the way to Sandstorms in high desert west of Death Valley, including peak heat levels over 125. If you expect perfection at this price point, it isn't going to happen. However, if you can take care of them, and want good solid performance, these may be for you.P.S. If you have had issues with these headphones, and contacted the company at a time when service might be more difficult and then gave up after virtually no effort to fix the issue before coming on here to write your hatemail, consider this: If you can't be bothered pursuing a solution, shame on you. You are now part of the problem instead of part of the solution. For those who have done the right things appropriate to actually fix the problem, and are still left wanting, than this P.S. message is not aimed at you, unless you just WANT TO BE OFFENDED, in the which case drive on and enjoy your angry fit.
ok well I think cybiko is great.Gameboys are expensive and if u want a big celection you need to buy a lot of games($$$) . But with cybiko you have a free celection.Also I have a neighbor who also has a cybiko so we chat a lot. There is a orgaziner, dictonary translaters and a lot more. Like other parents too they wont let you have a PDA. So cybiko is like a PDA. Not exactly the same but hey, what could you exepect for a cheap toy which is almost like a PDA. Overall I think this is a great toy for kids and adults.
Right when i was looking for information on this fisheye lens i found it hard to find good solid reviews so i decided now i got it im gona let you all know what its really like.I live in the UK and i spoke to someone in London a few days after i ordered the fisheye, he had ordered the exact same fisheye for 300. By buying it in the USA and through Amazon i got it for $300, which works out half price to the current exchange rate. Even if youre in the USA this is the cheapest place i have found this item anywhere on the internet.The lens arrives in a brown cardboard box, a very solid and strong one. Inside this there is a similar-but smaller box- which contains a leather pouch with the fisheye in it.It really does feel worth 150 when you look at that piece of fisheye and compare it to the considerably lower quality ones you can find on ebay for under 50. The glass quality is Amazing and although i have not yet hit it by accident and found out its strength, the review before this one has done that for you...I own a Panasonic GS500 which has a 43mm thread on the lens. The baby death has less of a difference when you compare it to my camera's thread than the full size, original death lens, so i thought it would be wise to buy this one as its half the price and more suitable for such a small camera as the GS500. It fits nicely with a 43mm --> 37mm step-down ring and shows no vig on the screen, but its on the verge of doing so, thats how you know it fits perfect. If you want it wider, you can add a couple of spacer rings that separate the lens from the camera by a few mm, these are cheap to get at a couple of Pounds each on ebay.Overall, if you have a small camera that will benefit from the smaller 37mm threads on this lens...this is the fisheye for you.I made a video the day after i got the lens to test it and although im not 100 percent perfect on filming with it, it does show what it can do.here is the link to the GS500+baby death test video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4DtH2djkLII hope you've found this article useful.
I've had one of these for years. I've used it to connect an iPod to a tape deck in an older car and to the MP3 player input jack on a newer car. I really like the fact that a user can connect the line directly from the adapter to the car, so only one cord needs to be connected to the iPod - no more connecting another cord to the headphone jack on the iPod. And, it has its own volume knob, so the user can control the input volume from the adapter and not need to adjust it from the iPod.
I saw this same identical 6qt pressure cooker priced else where for $99.00. I'd been keeping an eye open for a good price on a stainless steel pressure cooker. If you go with aluminum, it won't be as quality an item. The 6qt is the perfect size in my opinion for average size families. Very pleased with it and it also includes a booklet of instructions and some recipes. Very pleased with this item.
The Sandisk SDDR is easy to use. Basically acts as an additional drive. Easy to read and write to any card.
I bought this minitripod to use with my Canon Digital Rebel XT. It's quite a bit bigger than the flexible legged minitripods (but those wouldn't be able to hold a digital SLR properly), but is still very portable. Unfortunately, the construction is quite flimsy, and it seems hard to get stable pictures on this tripod. On the plus side, it does extend to a pretty good height (i'd say about two feet [60 cm]), it's not too heavy, and as I said, it's small, so you can carry it around with you all the time. This, and the fact that it's very cheap, is why I gave this item four stars.
Works very well. Does exactly what it's supposed to do. I use it on a 40 inch and the picture quality is very good.
I didn't have any clicking problems, but just before the year was up, it would just stop playing on random and sit at the first disk. I brought it to one place recommended by Pioneer and had to wait about two months to get it back. About six weeks later the same thing occurred, brought it to another fix-it shop and am told that there is nothing wrong with it. I just think it is not built well and will have intermittant problems until I buy a new and different one.
Cheap and works for what I needed it for.. Used this to help reverse my 50mm and couple it to the front of my 105mm macro.. Nice product, works as intended!
I ordered 3 Pyle Cd Players. What was recieved was 3 Pyramid subwoofers. The retailer said it was a problem on Amazon's side >that the SKU # of incorrect. They said they would issue a credit if I shipped the product back AND removed the nagative comment concerning the retailer. It took over a week for them to recieve the product. It took an additional 4 days for them to inspect the product and 2-3 more days to issue the credit.
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.
I bought the Free Agent to insure my Doctoral Dissertation work would not be lost in the event of a computer crash. This has to be the simplist device I've ever used. Plug it in and copy my files and folders. Took about 5-7 minutes. Quiet and fast. I don't know if it's good for business applications or high volume work, but it fits my purposes great.
I researched HDMI cables and because I wanted to be sure I could get 1080p I wondered if their was something special in the more expensive cables out there, like the monster and others that are 3 to 5 times as much. I read the reviews by previous buyers of this HDMI and decided to trust them and go for it. Good move. These cables are currently selling for $40 at Target and are as good as any HDMI cables out there as far as the quality of the picture they can deliver to your TV screen! I found that because TVs have become so competitively priced that stores are making their profits on way over priced HDMI cables! If you want a BEST picture quality, you want at least a 1.3 rating on the cable and this has it. I hooked up my new Panasonic Blu-Ray Disk player to my 40" Samsung TV (with a perfect contrast ratio of 29000/1 which is important to depth of color and clarity as well) and put on the ultimate Blu-ray DVD: the BBS Planet Earth and WOWWWWWWW! Better than I've seen in any store on any TV at any price. It doesn't get any better than this for clarity, quality, beauty, and everything else! Don't waste your money on more expensive cables. Buy these and spend the extra on a Blu-ray player and some Blu-ray DVDs. These cables deliver the best of the best I've ever seen anywhere! Unfortunately, I now have a growing addiction for Blu-ray DVDs. Go for it! I promise that these cables will give you the best possible picture at the best possible price! Belkin delivers!
Printer works terrific... laser printer toner has worked for multiple bundles of paper... so much better than any inkjet.Absolutely no downside to this printer.
I love this camera! The big display screen is great to have so you can tell if you need to take another shot. I have found it very easy to use even though, I must admit, I haven't read everything I should have. I am now taking the best photos of my life. What a great purchase!
All aspects of these speakers are top notch; sound great, woofer a little large but satellites good size for desktop. Really enjoyed the music these guys came prerecorded with. Would have preferred a little more Country but pleasently surprised by the amount of Jazz. You can't go wrong with these speakers.
Great product, exellent sound. I also own a sony MD portable player, after I bought the Rio 600, I havn't used it once. My only complaint is with the Rio's software package, if you already have a large collection of MP3's I had a difficult time loading them into the Rio's database. Found it much easier to use the plug-in with MusicMatch Jukebox to download tracks into the Rio 600.
I read the reviews about the difficulties of using Vista with this product. I bought a bunch as Christmas gifts anyway. I loaded a bunch of pictures onto mine and everything worked well the first time using Vista. The screen, however, is small. You can't really see pictures with several people but it does work well with close up shots of single subjects.
I'm a big fan of the Icy Dock enclosures. They are solid and well constructed. I have used two different models at work for the past few years. The problem I have had is with eSATA. On my Dell OptiPlex 755 mini-tower, if I use the Icy Dock with the eSATA port, and a Western Digital Black 1 TB drive, it will occasionally lock-up my machine. If I run the drive as a second internal drive, or with the USB cable on the Icy Dock, I have no issues. Only the eSATA causes the problem. If I had another enclosure I could figure out if it was the Dell or the enclosure.
I had gotten a kodak 3mp camera for christmas, it broke after the first day and I was never given the recept, so I could not return it. I through away the warrenty info, if there even was one so i was left with no alternative but to buy my own. I got it at wall-mart for 140$. My kodak was big and ugly and not too easy to use. this camera by contrast is really sleek and super easy to use. I really didnt need the mp3 feature but its a nice addition. Im not like a photographer or any thing but the pictures come out pretty good. yes the flash does white out some of the pictures but only when you are really close (less than 3 feet). I really like the look, reminds me of an ipod. I have yet to make prints but on my computer they look pretty good. Good price, nice package, bonus Mp3 player (would not suggest this for an everyday, stand alone MP3 player), decent pic quality, im happy.
After having my Griffin I-Trip die after a few months I wanted a better FM transmitter for my car. Not how I truly wanted to listen to the ipod in the car, but my only way without spending $300 bucks or so for a proper hookup.The I-trip always clicked loudly between songs, and in certain areas I would lose the signal, or it would compete with EM fields and other radio signals. The Kensington has more than enough power to transmit OVER other signals, makes no unwanted noise whatsoever through the speakers, and sounds great.As much as I do not like wires and things sticking out of power sockets on the dash, this thing is worth it.
It's an excellent tool for playing any jet of flight simulator game, i highly recommend it!
Good quality and does what it is suppose to. I actually use this on my computer, splitting audio to computer speakers and TV since I have the TV connected to the computer. I have had no problems with this item to date.
After having a Harmon Kardon receiver for almost 20 years that died a graceful death, my purchase before this TEAC was only about 2 years ago (big mistake was the latest purchase - a "refurbished" product from another vendor. Within 2 years it had a significant background hum). I really like this TEAC unit for several reasons. I have never had a receiver with a remote, and it is nice to not have to keep opening and closing the audio center doors to operate it. More importantly to me is the fact that I have seen very few audio receivers that support a turntable, and I have a great collection of old vinyl - sometimes I like to reminisce! For those interested, my needs are for more background music, so I can't comment on how it sounds amped up full tilt, but overall, I think this was a great value and suits my needs just fine.
2500 mAh Energizer AA : These batteries are POWERFUL. You will need to use an overnight charger & let them charge for the whole time listed to get the complete & fullest charge for these batteries. The quick chargers are good for keeping the teary eyed toddler from throwing a fit, then after he goes to bed, put them in the overnight charger. These batteries have been in our son's Leapfrog Clickstart keyboard for over a month & they are STILL going strong, longer than the regular AA's, and he uses it everyday. We have the C size in the console & same there, over a month now - almost 2 - lasting longer than the regular batteries did (only a month) I am completely amazed at how long they hold a charge. I am getting more because we seem to have quite a few things that need AAs. The price may seem steep at first, but we will save quite a lot in just a year by using these rechargeables.
I ordered the 1' cable, but received the 3' cable instead. Not a big deal. The cables worked just fine, connecting my home theater components to an ethernet hub. This was a great price and I'd buy again without hesitation.
Not much can be said about wire, but for the price it brings good sound to my awsome energy classic speakers.
Easy purchase and item fits with camera. We slid in the battery, placed the camera on the docking station to charge the battery for the first time, and took great pictures on vacation. Did not need to recharge in the 10 days we were gone.
A great little bag for the bucks. Main compartment holds a D40 with the 18-200 attached, with room for 2 more lenses and several filters. Interior can be reconfigured using the supplied velcro walls. I like mine just as it came. Sides and top are padded to protect from bumps. Zipper pouch on front holds charger and cords and has pockets for pens, lens cloth, etc. Net pouch in lid has just enough room for manual(D40). Only thing that would make this bag better is if the shoulder strap had quick disconnect snaps.
I bought this CD player for my step-daughter for Christmas and since it is still only July we have yet to open or play it. It seems like a good machine, in the same packaging as it would be at a retail store but at a great price on Amazon.
I was in need of some sturdy, durable and comfortable headphones. People kept referring me to Sennheiser, and I'm glad I bought these headphones.Pros: The sound quality is terrific, and the amount of noise cancellation is wonderful when you're actually wearing them. They don't require any batteries, they're incredibly durable (toss them at your desk as hard as you like), and they feel great.Cons: Initially there I experienced some discomfort after wearing them for long periods of time (on and off over 4 hours) but since then I've grown used to wearing them during a work day. My only true gripe with this headphones is that max volume was max. The sound doesn't seem like it quite goes to 11, but the sound quality still is superb.Definitely buy these headphones if you're looking for something that's worth your money, long-lasting, and will deliver awesome sound fidelity.
Easy to use, accurate navigational device ... when it works. I bought the first unit and powered it up but got nothing. Tech support suggested I exchange it for a new one. The second one worked quite well and was a pleasure to use ... for three weeks. Then it went dead and no amount of charging or resets made a difference. Returned it and got a replacement that also went dead after three weeks. I'm waiting for the fourth unit to arrive but don't have high hopes of having it work.I paid almost $800 for this unit but think it was a waste of money. It's a great product but it is too unreliable.
When it comes to in ear headphones, it's a challenge to find something comfortable that offers great sound quality and great bass even at higher volumes. These toast to all three. It's actually hard to distort these with high bass/ volume which means you can pump your music the way you like without sacrificing the low end. I also wear these for hours at a time without any ear pain or fatigue.The only drawback would be that they isolate your ear to the sound using a "plunger," so you need to exercise caution if you are running around at night with these in as you cannot hear what is around you. Certainly not knocking the product though, this is what was intended and is the reason for the fabulous audible experience they provide.
Overall I like the adapter, am using it for my Thinkpad X60. Since no other travel adapter seems to have tips available yet, it is the only one available. The only downside is the size. The power unit is a bit larger than the iGo or Kensington, which is what I had previously. Other than that, it works great.
Perfect, easy and economical solution to upgrade memory and increase the functional speed of my mature XP system. Just be judicious in checking for the right memory type for your system. PNY tech support confirmed I was ordering the right memory for my system.
These speakers are great for a classy office that could use as few bulky items as possible. The sound that comes out of them is definately surprizing. They are obviously not designed to wake your neighbors, so I'm rating them as such. They are the best small speakers I've ever heard, and look better than average to boot.
Super el pedido llego realmente como lo pedi, pero me gustaria que tambien tuviesen en su catalogo de ventas el del modelo mazda protege 1988-89
I was lost when I was shopping for an antenna and there were so many to choose from. I ended up buying this one because I read about it from someone's positive review. I have tried another (amplified) antenna in the past and it was big and bulky...but this little passive antenna can get just as many channels. I got all the major networks now (need to adjust antenna to get certain channels). I highly recommend this little antenna.
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 printer because of several reasons:1. My very positive experience with HP printers over tha past 10 years.2. The ability of this model to be used either as a wireless printer, a network "wired" printer, or as a direct connection to my PC.3. Its ability to print both normal black & white documents as well as photography.Amazon was great as usual, with UPS ground getting it to me in less than a week!I got it out of the box, set it up according to the easy to understand directions, and powered it up...... everything was downhill vrom there! :-(No matter how I hooked it up: wireless network, wired network, or direct connect to my PC, I ran into problems. After printing about half a page, the machine would "hang" and then stop. Even the stand alone tests didn't work.After spending a couple of hours of this, I called tech support. After trying about 30 different set ups, re-installs, default resets, etc. it bacame apparant to me that the unit was probably a dud, although the tech support person didn't think so.The mere fact that it couldn't even print out a "self test" option clearly indicated to me that the unit was a problem. In any event, after about 2 1/2 hours, which included the tech putting me on hold three times while "consulting" with another person, I indicated that I was going to return the unit and get another one.What I did get to replace this is the HP Photosmart 7960, for about $60 more. Now this is one incredible printer!
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
Its the perfect size for my Canon G10 and charger plus memory cards and batteries. It's too bulky to wear on a belt but the shoulder strap works fine. The construction is exellent and there is plenty of padding.
Batteries were exactly as described. They have worked perfectly. We let them charge overnight in the phone and the next day we had our phone back. Works like new. These batteries definitely did their job. Would highly recommend for your Panasonic home phone.
It does a super job but I found it difficult to learn all the features. Its weight precludees it being attached to the camera for comfortable transport.
I got their product because of a rebate and what I thought was a good product and company. When I got the items, it work fine but then I started to have problems and had to unplug it to get it to work. One day it just stoped working and I called customer service and they could not figure out what was wrong after hours on the phone with them. Then I came to find out that they made up some error with the rebate form and I would not be getting my rebate. Their customer service sucks and I will never buy their products again.
Love these speakers.To bad they don't make them anymore!I have the set of "studio series" matching speakers, and love the look as well as the sound.These are very efficient speakers, and bring out everything.I especially enjoy them for music, but they are also incomparable for heart-pounding movie scenes when paired with the center channel studio series speaker!No complaints - they are solid enough that you could put a vase on them and crank "The Doors" / Zepplin and no worries about is shaking and falling off!
I really love these headphones. I have had them for quite a long time with no quality issues whatsoever. Does anyone know if you can purchase replacement double flange tips that come with the earphones originally? I have been unable to find those...
Crisp and boomy at the same time -- full sound, great separation, makes my small office sound like a concert hall.
I have had the product for 1 hour and it will be returned ASAP. I called Belkin and that was a useless exercise.I currently use a SIIG Wireless Audio Pro tuned to 88.3 with the car antenna retracted. Works very well (the secret is lower the antenna to minimize adjacent radio station interference). So, I am experienced with these devices. I wanted the Belkin because it is a nice integrated look and no more wires. There was absolutely NO reception on my radio unless I wrapped my hand around the gooseneck. Something is wrong with either the tuning, the antenna, or the power output of this device. I have seen Belkin transmitter hacks on the net that lead me to conclude that it is the antenna. Save your money!
I use this all the time. Totally eliminates the harsh flash! Would recommend!
Great for the price, not big and bulky, easy to carry. I bought to put yearly Christmas pictures in, works perfect.
i have not owned this camera long i just got it today but it takes super fast pictures and without zooming in too close none of the pictures came out blurry. You definitly need a digital card, because it only takes 4 pictures without one. Also the picture look great not only on the camera but on the computer also. I havent dropped it yet so i dont know how tough it is but it doesnt seem flimsy to from my view only small. GREAT CAMERA!! I also took pictures with a child moving around and not one blurry pic. I'll say it again GREAT CAMERA!
easy to use. conceals wires great. didnt try to paint it. the adhesive it strong and the tubes snap close firmly.
I saw my friend has one of this and I told myself I need to get one. The design is nice and simple. Good size for a pen and a stylus. The stylus surface is very durable (much better than pogo sketch that I bought).Combine this with PenUltimate and PDF annotator and you get yourself a complete paperless solution.
Arrived damaged and seller would not back the product. Amazon stood behind the sale and refunded payment. Beware of certain sellers!
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.
I recently bought this camera after looking at cameras for over a year. I have a canon s410 which I bought from amazon a couple of years ago that gives great pictures (that was until the dreaded E-18 error) I recently fixed that camera but i wanted a long zoom. I was waiting for the olympus but when I tried it the shot to shot was very slow, I almost could go make a cup of coffee in the time it took to shoot from shot to shot! also at full zoom it dropped the resolution down to 1.2 megapixels! so I purchased the canon from Amazon for around $300. Its not a bad camera, it does have a learning curve, automatic is probably the worst setting to use, there are a lot of assesories you can buy for it. The pictures come out decent. Although I was disapointed in the low light setting of a dinner I attended, the photos came out grainy, some not usuable at all, the same happend with some outdoor shots on a gray day in ohio (a recent trip)I am hopping that once I learn to use the settings properly I can avoid this in the future.The S5 was just announced but for what you get I dont think it is worth the extra money. It only gives you a few more megapixels on the same size senor, a hotshoe and a bigger screen. In researching this camera I did find one common problem and that is people complain that on a 2 gig card (any card) when you get close to capacity, it hides the photos on the card and they are not readable in a card reader and eventually not even in the camera-disapearing act-I havent experienced this so I dont know if it affects all but i doubt I will fill up my 2 gig card anyway, I use this camera for amusement.I dont want to buy a ton of lenses, if I did I would get a DSLR. I pretty much bought this for the zoom. I have read you should buy a filter to protect the lens which means also buying the adaptor, lensmate seems to make a better one then canon out of metal, I will probably get mine there also the lens cap they sell has a tether to it so you wont loose it. I myself am torn between the 52mm and the 58mm.Some people like sonys better, never owned one so I cant comment. There are also some user forums where you can learn from others the best settings to use with this camera, [...]Overall a good camera for the 300 range, there are no 5 star digitals it comes down to what you want to use it for and how you take pictures, I dont feel its worth it to spend more then 300 on a camera unless you are in the market for a DSL, and this is no DSL! but I also didnt want to learn how to use a DSL. Hope this helps.
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 am wanting to purchase a few bateries for my new Nikon D-90 camera but don't know which ones are scams and which are legit. It seems the battery is about $50 but I thought I could get it a bit cheaper but not compromise the battery.Thanks!
I originally bought this for an older Garmin GPS C330 unit that I have, and it wouldn't fit...... wrong demensions.I also tried this with my Nuvi GPS, and the fit was very tight.. thinking that it may damage the charging bars, I threw it away.The pivoting head is very tight, to compensate for the lack of an adjustment screw.The suction cup is stable enough for a standard light gps unit, but nothing more.Pro's : Cheap pricedCon's : Cheap plastic, No charging capabilities
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!
Great item to help you keep all the components together. Makes a great gift for those who have little ones.
Being single, I needed something to cook faster/or make is easier to cook. This Presto cooker does both. I live on a farm and it frustrates the heck out of me that things are not built (quality) like they use to. BUT, this one IS QUALITY!!! Thick stainless steel, quality parts. I'm happy!
I looked at a lot of multi machines before purchasing. Settled on a Cannon or the HP 7210.The good: Despite reviews saying Cannon multis were better for color quality on copies, my in-store comparison showed that HP color copy was better, much higher fidelity. The 7210 also had much easier controls on the machine itself. The machine in itself is great.The bad: The scanning software is not very good. HP was trying to do too much by using a central suite of software to control all aspects of the machine. The software often fails on my computer, and several HP sub-programs do not close on their own, forcing me to close them using task manager. Admittedly, I am running an old computer, but it isn't ancient. The software should function well, but doesn't.The ugly: I've found it easier to scan using Windows built-in imaging software.Overall, I like the machine and look forward to getting the bugs worked out. Maybe it will force me to buy a new computer.
Owned the camera for a month and carry it in my purse. Never missing those last minute incredible shoots. Own a full sized Fujifilm camera but could not use on the beach, near water, or in extreme heat or cold. Also I wanted a camera that used the same XD card. Have not printed pictures yet hopefully will be happy with them also.
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 $$ ;)
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.
Was about to give up completely on the little old digital camera I "inherited" from my daughter when her hubby bought her a new one - it's really old! Couldn't zoom anymore without draining the battery, even right after a fresh charge. Thought I would try one last thing and see if I could find a replacement for the battery online and voila ~ here it was! Only cost around 2 bucks and worked like a charm! Thanks Amazon ~ once again you saved the day! ;)
I have never had a problem with these DVDs. I have burned many a many a many. Isn't that the ultimate test?
Was expecting maybe a really cheap cable, but was happily surprised with the great quality. It works absolutely great. No problems
these headphone are verynice.i had a pair of rap around 800 series.they broke at the earpice.ill miss them because theyfoldup.but i love these.they rock.i should of gave theseheadphones 5 stars.but i didnot have them position on myhead.but they still sounded great.ive had many inthe ear headhones.some by sony.these are great.
I haven't placed a scope on the input or output therefore, I don't know how good job of filtering and protection it provides. All components connected to it perform well. I was told by my cable co. not to put the cable or phone line through it because when the cable box is updated every few days that it will not come through this unit. Therefore, I don't run my cable conection through it. It is a very user friendly and attractive unit.I'm well pleased with the price from [...].
This is an amazing remote that is small, has great reaction time and works from across a large sized room.And you cant beat the price!
I got this paper for a class and got a pretty good deal on it! It was packed perfectly, allowing no light in and worked perfect, giving me amazing prints!
The case is bulkier than expected, but offers good protection.The palm rattles a bit inside when the case is closed (a little annoying).The card slots inside the front cover were too tight to use for fear of ruining the cards.The plastic latch that keeps the case closed wore out in a couple of months (case was opened twice a day on average).I wouldn't buy this again.
I received in the time promised and it works great. Great product and seller.
Great toy, easy to use and skip free - transfer's music fast and sounds great -Loses a star - you will scratch the case taking it out of the box, breathing on it or near it or touching it. Be prepared to spend $100 on accessories right away.
if you need speaker wire,this is definitely the best deal out there.it gets the job done without the big store mark-ups.what else can i say?GREAT DEAL!
If you are considering this remote over the RC5, look no further! The RC1 takes the cake. The RC5 cannot take instant shots, only 2 second delay. But this one has settings for BOTH - 2 second delay AND immediate. It is smaller than my thumb, but can stay attached to your camera strap via the attachment piece it comes with. LOVE that! Perfect remote. I can't think of anything I don't like about it.
Reflections are never a problem with this filter. It is build sturdly. However, some less expensive filter may do the job too.
For my computer, these speakers are great. My only problem is turning the speakers on and off. You must go below the computer desk to get to the sub woofer to turn the speakers on and off.
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.
Attach to a camera and put it on a tripod and photos will for the most part be sharp, although the lens would often hunt for a focus causing a delay in the ability to take the photo. Shooting with a monopod, bean bag or hand held and it took excessively long to focus and more often than not the resulting photo would be out of focus. Not motion blur, but just out of focus. The problem was so bad that I returned the lens.
NICE CARTRIDGES AT AN EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE PRICE IN THE TWIN PACK. THANKS AMAZON.
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
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!
Tried making cable on my own, never really worked right. This cable did the trick.
I got these headphones to take to work. I'm a computer programmer, and spend the majority of my day with headphones + iPod going, so I thought that having these would be nice since there would be no cords to get tangled in at my already overcrowded desk.Simply put, these are a major disappointment. It seems that I can never find a clear signal on them no matter what I do. Every attempt to "tune" them in results in frustration and misery. These don't seem to have a very wide range of frequencies that can be picked up, and there is constant static no matter how you tune them in. They basically make any type of music sound like it's being played on an FM radio on a bad day. Constant hiss, noise, and static make these pretty much unlistenable to me. Also, there is a very annoying sound of static between every song. I have experienced complete loss of signal just by turning my head a bit. This is with the iPod and the base less than 3 feet away from me.I can't recommend these to anyone at all. I have even told friends who have asked me about them not to bother, that they are complete crap. One would think that in this age where everything is wireless, this would be a simple thing to get right, but these headphones get everything wrong.The only positives I can think of are that they are comfortable, and they look nice. Other than that.... 100% waste of money. I will most likely be replacing these very soon with good ol' wired headphones. These wireless are not worth the time/effort/money/frustration.
If I worked on the design team at Harmon Kardon, I would be really upset with our sales and marketing team. This is BY FAR the best sounding, best looking portable speaker system for Ipod on the market - yet very few people know about it. It isnt on the floor at Best Buy, it isnt a featured product at the Apple Store, it isnt front and center at Sweetwater or Crutchfield, it isnt prominently promoted here at Amazon.Every single time someone walks in my living room, they comment on the looks of the unit - then I turn it on and they are blown away. Right out of the box it is tuned perfectly, and if you play music with some real bass to it (Reggae, Hip-hop, or some form or House or Techno) the unit just comes alive.The RF remote is amazing...and works from 35 feet away, through walls, outside, downstairs etc. It is truly incredible. Its usefulness for things other than skipping tracks, adjusting volume and hitting play and pause is debatable - but that is most of what you need to do with a remove anyway.There are drawbacks for sure. The way the Ipod docks, makes it impossible to see the screen without getting up and hovering over the unit. And the remote, while full capable of doing everything you need it to do - is so minimal in its design that you need to memorize a ton of commands to do simple things. Two mistakes in the design for sure.BUT, if you are a savvy Ipod user - have well planned play lists set up that preclude you from having to get up over and over - you can overcome these minor draw backs and enjoy THE BEST sound you have ever heard from a portable speaker system.Why H/K did not market this more is beyond me. I recommend it to everyone I know, and they can never find it for a good price.I have more than 15,000 songs on my Ipod and leave for music and I can say that this is the best product I have ever bought for my music collection. Love, love, love this product....if you love music, you will too.
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.
This flash drive is great. Plenty of room 4GB for all my files and at $17.00 worth every penny, so don't let the cheap price fool you !!!
I ordered a Sonya Headset that I use for the gym. It does the job for me and I like it a great deal.
Want to improve your computer? I popped in my 2 new ram sticks and in 3 minutes I was done and instantly noticed a significant improvement in how my PC opened and switched among programs.
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.
When I first got this card I expected a great budget card. It was great for old games such as Half-Life, and Quake 2. However, the card had zero durability. Couple months after I got it I started getting strange graphical artifacts in OpenGL. This happened because the cooling fan failed. It still worked fine, but the thermal compound blew away. I replaced the fan and the compound but the artifacts were still there. It caused pernament damage to the card. I got the card replaced at the store with great difficulty. The jackass at the store didn't believe me that the card was broken. The card worked fine, but several months later the artifacts appeared again. I replaced the fan again and the thermal compound but I guess the card is pernamently damaged again. Also the card didn't fit in my new motherboard! I decided to get a different video card. I can safely say that my S3 Trio with no 3D support was better than this piece of crap. The card can't function normally without breaking down. Buying this card is suicide. I will never buy another Hercules product again. The quality of the product is abysmal.
I was concerned about whether these would end up as frisbees but so far I haven't had any problems....good solid product at a great price.
Wow--that's a great price for that level of detail. Right out of the delivery box I was taking shots with some very satisfying results
I recently got my DocuPen. I was extremely impressed with it. It clearly outshines any of those line-by-line scanners such as Wizcom, C-Pen, etc.The technology is simply mind boggling, the way they cram all that impressive technology into one small pen-shaped like device.I was impressed with the scan quality of the device as well, considering that its a small pen-shaped device. The sample scans on the DocuPen homepage is truly an indication of the quality of an attainable scan. I scan mostly documents, bank statements, deeds, receipts etc. In fact all of those scans of those documents all turned out good, as good as the quality indicated on the site.As for the OCR feature, the OCR was decent. OCR basically onverts your text based document scans into editable text, but then again OCR was never a good or perfect technology. In fact the DocuPen never really promoted the OCR feature from my recollection. I have a high-res flatbed scanner, and when I used the OCR feature, I still get errors from the conversion and that's from a hi-res flatbed scanner.I love how light weight it is and how portable it is. Truly a tool for road warriors.I am also looking out for Planon's future DocuPen version which I hear is sometime soon.
I bought both a 64M and 128M ROM and use them with a ZiO! Flash ROM Reader/Writer to back up files that will no longer fit on a floppy, and that it's inconvenient to backup to CD-R. The ROMs are reasonably fast, unless you're copying large numbers of small files, and then it can take a long time to transfer all the files.I've done a test with 100 megs of data, and it took about 2 hours to copy it all over. Also, copying large numbers of small files is slower than a few big files, for some reason. I usually don't need to transfer that much data, however, so they work fine for me basically as "fat floppies." I'm not sure what the speed on this ROM is, but I know it's not the fastest one since there are more expensive ones at the same capacity that cost more.Overall a fine product. If I remember right, SANdisk may have invented this type of Flash ROM, and so I'm happy to give them my patronage for this product.
I've had this TV for a few years and I love it. I looked at many tvs before settling on this one. I bought it because of the picture. The sound is really good too. It definitely has the best colors. Sony and Panasonic have the worst skin tones. I got it at Costco. I still haven't got an HD receiver but I really don't need it. The standard picture looks good.
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!
I bought these becuase they were on sale and cheap, so if that is your goal they are fine. BUT the are very dark compared to other glasses (i.e. the Nikon Travelite V) and not terribly clear. Better glasses will capture light and make viewing easier. These only work well in bright light. Unless you are really boke, spend the extra money and get binoculars with higher quality lenses.
When I got this cable in the mail, it was not a Cables-to-Go cable, but a cheap generic. I'm going to try it, but if it doesn't work, I'll be returning it. Avoid Cables N Wireless; their price is low because they cheat you.Update: After pulling the cable and hooking up the equipment, it does work satisfactorily, so I won't be sending it back.
This is speaker wire plain and simple it works as advertised, note it is a bit heavy so be careful if you need to put thru a hole in your banana plug or push to insert wire.
Works Great and Price was right I don't know why anyone would spend more money on a different battery
I was looking for an HP printer that used numbers #74 and #75 CARTRIDGES because my old printer broke down.I mistakenly ordered HP Deskjet 5740. The printer I received was just as old (if not older) but did not use the printer cartridges 74 and 75 which I have a total of 14 of each number. I got stuck with the Deskjet 5740 because the SELLER would not take it back.
I wanted a secure external drive, but did not want to spend time encrypting and decrypting the data. This product fits my need for security perfectly. The fingerprint recognition software works very well....I have two fingers encrypted. The average error rate is less than 10%, usually because I have some junk on my fingers or on the reader, and I have used the product daily for the past 6 months.
I will preface this by saying I am not a pro photographer. As a matter of fact, I have only begun my trek down the path of photography. However, I have a bad (good?) habit of buying the best stuff for whatever task is at hand, which can get expensive (and man can photography equipment and accessories get expensive!) This was the first lens I purchased based on research and reviews outside of the lens that came with my Nikon D80 (which let's face it, the kit lens isn't that great.) I knew I'd need a few different lenses, as I enjoy a wide variety of shooting subjects: outdoor environments, portraits (outdoor and indoor), and various other types of shoots.One of the things I was looking for was a flexible lens that I could shoot under low-light conditions, so aperture was important. Next I wanted to make sure I was getting a lens that could produce beautiful shots with excellent detail. The more research I did, the more this lens stood out. So I bought it, and after a lot of trial and error, I find the results with this lens are nothing short of extraordinary. When everything is dialed-in, the images this lens captures are simply amazing.Now, the only bad thing about this lens is setting up the shot. Being a prime lens, which means there is no zoom, YOU become the zoom. You want to frame the subject? You have to move further or closer to it. Want to zoom in on it? Better start shuffling towards the object. If you're shooting models with this lens, it might be a good idea to let them know that the lens doesn't have a zoom, or you might get funny looks or make them uncomfortable by invading their space. You can always reassure them that the images it produces are worth it if you hook your camera up to an LCD screen to show them immediate results. I'm sure they'll feel good about your wandering feet when they see how gorgeous they look on a screen they can see some detail in.I'd highly recommend this lens to anyone who wants to take pro-level shots. It makes a perfect addition to any photographer's arsenal of lenses.
Picture quality is just OK for email or memo.It is not good for print out.But I always can carry and easily take a photo as memo.Music player function is very good.
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.
I used the Itrip in Dallas where there are many radio stations and the quality was BAD... So bad I could not stand it and return it. You hear all kind of static noises and you lose a lot of the quality. So bad that radio sound 10 times better... :-(
When I first listened to my new IPod shuffle, I was blown away by the sound. I couldn't believe this little item could sound this incredible! One possible downside is it can get lost easily due to it's small size. The clip is very nice to keep it from moving around. My previous shuffle would bounce around while I was on the recumbant bike. The shuffling of music doesn't work the greatest, I seem to hear some songs more than others.
I bought this keyboard 2 months back. Until then I was using a normal keyboard. I used to be in great pain at the end of the day because of the strain in my fingers and fore arm. I had a bad habit of resting my hands on the desk while typing.Now that I have been using it for sometime, I don't feel the pain anymore. This keyboard also solved the problem of resting hands on the desk while typing. I think partly because of the keyboard layout, not all keys can be reached when hands are at rest while typing.Other Advs.1. The layout of the keyboard encourages better keyboard fingering (typing). Which I think is one of the strong points of this product.2. The multimedia features of the Keyboard are handy.Disadvantages.1. F Lock Key -- Key that toggles function keys between Function keys and one touch special functions. Its frustrating sometimes if you are a programmer.2. The Home-End-Delete key Layout takes time to get used to. I miss the insert key. I strongly feel the Insert key need to be back in its position.3. For me (may not be for everyone) the keyboard keys need a little extra force to type than I am used to. I generally use and love HP keyboards for that reason. The HP Keyboard keys are very soft and make the least amount of noise.4. Again for me, I like the Enter key to be the reflected L-shaped key as it used to be on the old keyboards. Although I am used to the smaller size of the Enter key, I still like that one.5. The characters on the keys are printed, I wish Microsoft would have done a better job by molding the characters into the keys.Inspite of all these, I like the keyboard very much because of the absence of pain in my fingers.
I used to have a Dell laptop a few years ago and it massively disappointed me, but the Latitude is a pleasant surprise. I think it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. I use it to film videos, play music, and write. I've never had any problems with it. My only wish is that it had more USB ports but I honestly think Dell is improving. Perhaps they're becoming more receptive to the needs of their customers and trying to emulate Apple. If so, that's a wise move. Whatever the cause I'm pleased.
This was a decent item i remember buying from a target/walmart type store. super excited to get a volume to price ratio that was good for me. While yes it did work for awhile it did eventually bow and i mean every piece of press board bowed. i kinda put it in a closet and forgot about it over this last year and when I checked on it all the shelves had fallen down onto the tops of the dvds below. this happen on each level. I think it lasted for about 3 to 4 years but now it pretty useless, unless some one knows how to warp press wood. the problem with the design is that it just doesn't have enough support, the walls are thin and the pegs are short.
The Palm Z22 is a great little product and I am sorry it is no longer being made. It is small and provides all the basics for organization--phone numbers and schedules. And I play Scrabble on it all the time. It's cute too.
This is the first Pressure cooker I bought, and I'm very satisfied with it. It came with a very handy cook book, and within an hour, I was able to cook a yummy Beef-stew. Considering me as a green hand to cook, this is really a big help. And the best of all, couple of my friends visit us and seems really like the meal as well. Highly recommend to busy working family.
i went to a high school with 1 TRS 80 computer for the entire school to use, so i was not in the comp generation.i love this camera. easy to use. looks great. nice feel. incredible picture quality. i love to pull it out at snap away at family and public events. and if anyone has forgotten their camera i offer to email photos to friends or strangers. everyone who sees it &quot;ooohs&quot; &amp; &quot;ahhhs&quot;. i feel like such a high tech member of society :)
Picked this up for use w/ my MacBook Pro & Apogee DAC (stereo: james loudspeaker, anthem statement, krell, cardas). Was using a generic $10 2m/6-6pin firewire cable and figured i'd give the monster a whirl to see if there were any gains to be had. In my case, I found that the monster cable just didn't play nice w/ my DAC:i_ the cable likes to pop out far too easily (more than i anticipated)ii_ when using the monster cable i find my DAC likes to reset to 24Bit/44.1KHz when set to run at higher sample rates 88.2/96/176/192Khziii_ 16Bit/44.1KHz recordings sound fine but 24Bit recordings are noticeably lacking in depth when compared to my $10 cable ...i'm starting to think putting the $$$ toward an amethyst geode to minimize geopathic stress would have been a better sonic move but on the upside it does give me a reason to check out Oyaide, EntreQ, and Siltech next.
Works very well and stylish. I hope you like the color red because the bottom portion of this mouse is clear and it makes the whole room light up red when using in the dark. I like it though.
Very Likely Your First Lens Will Be This One...They Are Incorperated Into Most Of The Canon Kits Available Today, And Why Not?...It Features The Most Popular Focal Lenghts...From Wide Angle To Telephoto, This Zoom Lens Gives You The Best Of Both Worlds...The Apature Is Kind Of Limited, But For A Starter Lens, This Is Great...
This is the second set of these speakers I have purchased. Had the first set for two years. I think my teenager was listening on maximum volume and busted a speaker. One had a crackle that annoyed me.
I received my Grado SR60i headphones today, and they are a godsend.I have had significant high frequency hearing loss since childhood. I have difficulty understanding high-pitched women's voices; I cannot hear the highest notes on a piano; I have considerable difficulty picking voices out of background noise; and the Army wouldn't take me during the Vietnam War because of my impaired hearing. (Granted that the latter problem has something to be said for it.) Lately I have been watching movies on my new computer and streamed to TV, and have had more trouble than ever with understanding the voices--I have had to resort to reading subtitles so that I could follow the dialogue. I have seriously considered getting hearing aids, but I began to suspect that poor speakers and headphones might be at least part of the trouble. I had always thought good headphones would be wasted on my poor ears, but now I know better. With my Grado SR60i's music sounds much clearer, I can understand singers (that's an incredible change), and movie dialogue is clear. Certainly the headphones can't make me hear what I cannot hear, but they clarify what I CAN hear, and it is a temendous improvement. This is a wonderful product, and the best $79 I have spent in a long time.
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.
Pulled stock radio (hardest part using coat hanger). Had this harness pre-wired to my stereo and was able to install new stereo in &lt;10 minutes. Everything works great and did not have to bypass stock amp.
This cooler works well and has a decent quality design and copper-core. The fan is quiet, although I had to return the first one I ordered because the fan completely died after only a few weeks. Considering how many Thermaltake fans I've purchased over the years, I think they have had a darn good track record, notwithstanding this one. The only problems, albeit minor, I had with this cooler was when I had to remove it, as other reviewers have already mentioned. The fan has to be removed and the 4 corner tabs have to be carefully rotated 90 degrees with a screwdriver to release them from the motherboard. Once that was done, it released pretty well. Overall, for the price, this is a great value!!
Really nice outdoor firepit.Easy set up. Looks Great. I added the veranda cover to this.I looked around at other fire pits and think this is a good deal.What else is there to say!Enjoy!!
My sound card died in my emachine and this was the perfect solution. Just plug it in and away you go. No need to use the Disc, Vista installs it as soon as you plug it in !The sound is amazing, highly recommended and way better than paying for Geek Squad to replace my internal card !As an Amazon Prime member, I was a little apprehensive as [...] were shipping this and in my experience they take forever, but this took 4 days from order to delivery !!! 5 stars all the way.
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!
I got my switcher right away, nice packaging, fast shipping, and quality service. Thank you!
Here are the reasons you should not buy this mouse:1. It is way too expensive. I in weak moment when I was not paying attention to number, I bought it for $29.99. It is small and so will fit well in a stuffed laptop bag but 29.99 is way too much. But this not the reason why you should not buy it. The real reason is below.2. Making a small mouse does not mean that its cable must be small as well. This mouse comes with a retractable cable. Guess what? First, the designers have made the cable extremely flimsy. I am sure mine will break before the mouse dies. Second, the cable is so short that if I sit on the floor, put the laptop on my lap and connect the mouse to the usb port on the left side of my thinkpad, the mouse DOES NOT reach the floor on the right side.My purpose in writing this review is to save an innocent buyer from the trouble. But more than that I hate these manufacturers who start shipping the products without using and testing it. This nexus between US suppliers and Chinese manufacturers is costing the consumer a fortune.
It lasted only 17 months before it died. Now I have to spend more than $150 to fix it. We did not even use it that often. I would not recommend to buy it. Very, very dissapointed.
I really needed a second DVD player and after much searching I settled on this Pioneer unit. But like so many other Pioneer DV-626D players reviewed..., this one also failed to display any video. I eventually went with the Toshiba SD-2200...and have had zero problems to date. I gave up a few features from the Pioneer, gained a few others on the Toshiba, and saved...(money) to boot. It's doubtful Pioneer equipment will ever make it beyond my front door again.
Yes it is exactly as shown and was exactly what we needed to pack a very expensive laser level for travel from Canada to Africa.The pick n pluck insides made it easy to get the exact shape we needed to protect our equipment.
Easy to use. Works well with Yahoo! music but the programs that come with it might cause problems with subscription music services.
This fan is quiet and easily installed and adjusted. It looks good and is very well made. I would recommend this to any pc builder either beginner or expert.
So, as a disclaimer, I've had this case about 5 days, but so far I really like it! It fits my MBP 13" really well, and I love the zipper protection flap that prevents the computer from getting scratched. The pocket is really small, on the downside, and you cannot fit the charger into it, but it does fit my iPhone or iPod.
I currently own a Canon 20D so I was looking for a high quality pocketable camera as a compliment to my "big rig".The S80 is a nice size, although maybe a little heavier than expected, but still pocketable.The manual itself is not up to the usual Canon standards, in my opinion. I found it difficult to understand the manual, which is kind of strange, since I was able to easily follow the manual for the 20D which is theoretcially a much more complicated camera.The S80 powers up quickly, and has a very nice rear LCD screen. The viewfinder is sort of rangefinder like. The viewfinder follows the zoom, making objects appear larger and smaller as the lens is zoomed in and out.Image quality is very good, however not truly stupendous as compared to images you might see on some professional review websites. I think the professionals find all the best light/photo situations to portray the camera in the best possible light.A slight disappointment is the max ISO400 sensitivity. Already at ISO400 the image is somewhat noisy, which I would have expected more from Canon.The controls and overall usability, however, is a class act from Canon, which is known for class acts.All told it's a very good cam, but not truly an excellent one, in my opinion, so I only gave it four stars.To be a top cam, it would need to give 800 or 1600 max ISO, even better image quality and a better manual.Being able to shoot in RAW format would have been nice too.I think Canon hit a nice level with the S80, but maybe didn't reach enough to call this a professional's second cam.-- Terry
I love my new stereo and would tell all my friends to get a product like this one. the sound is great and the stereo is just what I needed for music.
Got this for my girlfriends iphone to listen to music in her car. It works like a charm, and fits through her case, which is what I was most worried about. Most cords do not fit through iphone cases. She has an otterbox commuter TL iphone case, in case anyone was wondering. Would reccomend cord to anyone.
This product is built tough with xtra protection on the ends to prevent snags when pulling thru walls. Great price so i will never buy a cheap cable again.
PACKAGING: The first thing you notice about the Monster Turbine headphones out of the box is the construction, if not the actual box itself. A solid metal casing gives you a feeling of sophistication, you can feel the weight in your hands and you know it's Monster quality worth a nice carrying case to boot.SOUND: The bass reflex is impressive even at low comfortable volumes. The mids are noticeable, but not overpowering. The treble is perfect for those who prefer a little more mids and lows and can be heard well even on a NYC Subway during rush hours.PRICE: For the price, you certainly feel you are actually wearing more expensive headphones. The headphones I wore before this were Schure, close to $500.FIT: The drawback is ear fitment can be tricky and for those with larger ear canals they may not have an appropriate size. Once you find the right size and properly wear your headphones, the size is perfect with just enough weight to notice you have them on, but not so much that your ears become "tired." There are five ear tips to ensure you have a proper fitment you will receive a "true" sound. It did take a few tries and a few minutes to find the correct size / shape ear piece and learn to properly place it in my ears.WEAR: The 45 inch wire is nice and long and comfortable extends to a messenger bag or front pant pocket. It is surprising a light and thin cord which makes it more enjoyable to have hanging down than some other higher end brands which have thick cords that become too stiff in the colder months. This is a serious plus when considering that these types of thicker wiring sheaves often dry and crack with wear. With the Duraflex wire jacket, there is minimum wire tangling even when not using the carrying case the headphones come with.These headphones make a great gift too because of the book style packaging.
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
This unit setup perfectly with a new Dell with XP, installed with USB and then switched to Firewire. I don't know about long-term peformance obviously, but it works fine, just another drive on the PC. And it's fast with the Firewire connection, for regular use not noticeably different than the 500 gig hard disk in the Dell. It runs warm, but nowhere near hot, and it's silent except for a little clicking when it does its shutdown light show dance. I don't know what else you would want from this kind of drive, except for it to be a lot smaller and cheaper, which is coming obviously. But for now this multiple interface unit appears to be the state of the art.
Well, it works for desktops too.Just hook up your USB printers, it supports up to four, and you can print from anywhere on your wireless network. I used an HP1020 laserjet and a Dell A720 photo printer. It even suports the ink level indications.It seems fast enough -- I'm not printing doctoral college papers, and I'm using W2K and XP, two wireless machines and one hard wired to the network. They can be the default printer, or not, either way works. I have it installed on a different level about 40 ft from the Access Point (wireless router).I like it, I've recommended it to friends, and I'd buy it again .
I have been using this mouse for more than a month now. Though I am quite satisfied with the performance and the asthetics of the mouse. There are a few things I would like to point out.1. The mouse has an very hard middle click button, infact this is quite a prob because you end up scrolling using the scroll wheel while tryin to click it.2. Not very good if you plan to use this mouse sitting on your bed. As it does not work all that great on fabric. Also if you work with the laptop on you lap and the mouse placed on the bed, it complains of a poor network connection, I wonder if the height defferential has anything to do with it.3. The USB receiver in this mouse though smaller than its predecessor, on attaching it back to the mouse the entire thing does not fit snugly into the base of the mouse it infact keeps jutting out and has infact been scratched below due to the same.4. The battery holder when released needs to fitted inside the mouse at an odd angle and at first I had to make quite an effort to get the battery holder to fit back into the slot. It kinda looks flimsy so did not want to exert force lest I end up breaking it.Other than this its a perfectly good mouse to work with and has a great battery life. A very smooth scroll. A good but considering the price tag.
I bought this wireless router 2 months ago. In the beginning,it worked fine. However, after around 2 months passed, itstart to drop my laptop from wireless network every 5 to 10minutes. After the similar situation appeared several times,you will find the wireless network indicator light doesn'tflash anymore. At the time, you need to reboot this router againto make it work for a short time. Then repeat the similiar steps,every several hours. :(I give it 2 stars because I use it as an expensive hub now. :Q
These headphones are very good quality, at a very affordable price. I have purchase many different brands including bose and shure and I would definitely recommend these headphones over all the expensive brands. If you like your music with a little base this are for you.
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.
Am very pleased with the quality of these binoculars. A bit on the heavy side, but worth it to have the fine optics. Amazon makes it a bargain buy too.
This is so worth the $$'s you'll spend. Now I can just pop the flash memory from my camera and pop it right in the IntelliFlash which sits nice and tidy on my desk (I happily got to remove another random cable floating around in my office). I have been able to download pictures in half the time. It has multiple slots for compact flash memory, memory sticks, smart media cards, MMC and SD cards. Installation was a breeze. I use Windows XP so all I had to do was plug it in and re-boot my system. It took about 5 minutes MAX...no drivers to load !! Definitely a good buy !!
I bought mine from Best Buy with the 4-year protection ($60). The salesperson there "demoed" the item by throwing it on the ground, saying he had done that at least 50 times previously without breaking it. The camera fits very easily in my pocket and the SW protection gives me great peace of mind (the less to worry about on vacation, the better!)As a Dad with three kids my favorite feature is the "shoot & select" mode which allows many pictures to be taken quickly so you can choose which you want to keep or delete. Anyone with kids will know how useful that is in getting the best shot. It's packed with lots of other features as well.Other reviewers have mentioned an issue with picture quality. I admit that was not the most important feature to me because I also have a digital SLR and am looking to this as my everyday/ on-the-go camera.Bottom line: To me, it didn't make sense to pay around the same amount for a similar camera without the SW protection. I'm very please with my choice.
The lens was everything I expected, and then some. Crisp images, good autofocus, solid construction - none of that plastic junk that is way too common in lens design. And all of that came with a reasonable price tag, too. A bit on the heavy side, so lugging it around all day in Texas heat becomes a chore, but that is expected with a lens of this caliber. Due to its weight, a monopod (at least - a good solid tripod is better) is a must, though.On the other hand, service I received was not even half that good. Seriously, 5 days between the order and the actual shipment? For comparison, a certain outfit sells the same lens, for the same price (incidentally, Amazon shows the price as "discounted", whereas the store in question lists the same price as "regular") with the same shipping terms. The difference is, they ship the same day, and being a photo-only store, they have a wealth of advice to offer. Whereas I have nothing but praise for the product itself, I honestly see no reason not to buy it elsewhere.
Exactly what I ordered, when I needed it. I recommend this supplier.
The printer came professionally packed. It included the power cord. Plugged it in, installed the ink and it worked perfect first time.
Like everyone else, when I first installed the router I was having difficulties. I was having dropped connections, sometimes the SSID was not broadcasting, and a bunch of other stuff. I was about to re-box the thing and send it back, but I decided to fool around with the settings thinking I could not make the situation any worse. I remembered when I activated my DSL modem there was something called PPPoE. The PPPoE could either be hosted on the modem, the router, or the computer. Since the DLink WBR-2310 has PPPoE built-in I decided to turn off the PPPoE on the modem and host it on the router. Low and behold, all my connection problems went away. I was still a little apprehensive that I had found the problem, so I started a large file transfer from my notebook to desktop over the wireless connection and had two other notebooks pulling large downloads from the internet. Not once did the connections drop. Things got slow but nothing ever stopped. So, for anyone having connection troubles and they are using DSL try my example. It may work for you, it may not. I took away a star because I had to "luck-up" on finding the solution. DLink does not provide support for my modem and AT&T does provide support for the router. Terrible situation to put a customer in.
before i listened to these awesome cans i had those crappy skullcandy skullcrushers... what a appropriate name for the headphones that gave me a headache due to how tight they are on my head and the overwhelming bass that gave me a big headache... I found these at a affordable price and never looked back... thanks sennheiser ;)i plan on buying some Grado headphones next :)
This is an excellent printer, scanner, copier. I am very happy I purchased it. Would do it again, too.The only problem I have encountered is trying to find inexpensive ink cartridges for it, but I do like the large size of the ink tanks. They last a long time between changes.
They sounded great upon opening the package and continue to sound great every time I put them on. The bass is just so powerful, but only on really low frequencies. Some bass tends to be a bit muddy, but I'll blame that on the songs. As for comfort, I tend to forget they're on me. I have a big head and they're not tight at all.Overall, one of my best purchases.
I have this drive in the external scsi version and it is great. I make fast burns with never a problem. I have friends who have cheaper burners who sometimes get bad burns for no reason...
At least two other reviewers here have posted about the problem of some Rio 600 units abrupting ending the play of a track before reaching the tend. Despite these warnings, and consoled by the large number of positive reviews, I took the chance and bought a unit from the local store of a large national clicks and mortar electronics chain. Sure enough, my unit exhibited the same behavior; of the three MP3 tracks I tested, ranging from six to eighteen minutes, all would end after less than a third of the track had been played. A repeat download of one MP3 did work, so the problem seems sporadic. Despite a nice design, the execution is flawed. Who wants a well-designed can opener that opens a can only part way? I returned the unit.
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 have a really hard time finding headphones to use for running because everything is either too big or they rub after a few miles. These are the only thing I can tollerate over 5 miles because unlike earbuds, they dont make full contact with the inside of your ear. It's hard to see from the picture (and hard to explain) but the piece itself that goes into your ear is not round - it's a vertical and it rests in your ear. The tension from the headband holds them in place.
Thank Denon for coming to the rescue with the AKDL1! I have a '96 Honda Civic DX hatchback with a faulty hood latch. After spending hours upon hours scouring message boards and repair manuals for the best way to solve the problem, Amazon came to the rescue. While my only complaint would be that I had to pay $4.99 for shipping, once I got the cable in the mail, I was a few steps away from hood-closed-driving-bliss. As soon as I opened the package, and once the angels stopped singing, I read the handy-dandy directions and I was on my way out of my mom's basement and into the carport to install my new piece of bad-ass-ery. As promised, the cable is the perfect gauge to fit through both the latch of my hood and the tow hook under the "bumper." The length of the cable was almost problematic due to the size of the after-market milk crate bumper that I installed back in '99.All in all, it works great. The woven cloth covering makes for a nice secure knot. Almost as good as rope!I'm just happy that I got this baby in time for summer. Now the ladies that I'm following home can see my smiling face and bare shoulders in their rear view mirror.My only advice: skip the discounted refurbished options and go all out for the $9,999 version. Because it's like my dad always said, "You get what you pay for. Now shut up and go make your mother stop crying."
I no longer have to limit my running gear purchases to things with pockets
This is a fantastic camera. I especially like the movie clip capability. After changing several clips to DV format (with QuickTime) I imported them into iMovie on my Mac, merged them together, and presto, I have a great show that includes both stills and movies. I also appreciate the fact that Canon includes separate instruction booklets in English and Spanish. This sure beats having one oversized book, half of which would be of no use to me.
I bought this camera for my 9 year old daughter for Christmas, and it was the best purchase ever. The screen is a great size and the picture quality is wonderful, even the videos are clear. If I had to have any complaints, it would be that it doesn't come with a rechargeable battery. We change batteries often but when you see the picture quality, it's well worth it.
Don't just don't. Bass quality depends on how aggressive you're willing to be in pushing the monsters into your ears.My pair fell apart after two months; left side just quit and I had to take it to a repair guy who said "well these are not very well built are they?"As far as I noticed amazon actually took them off the site for a while - probably due to too many complaints - now it's back and it's still bad for you. Or me.
I agree with some of the earlier reviewers that these speakers are well worth the cost. JBL and Harmon have gotten together to create a cheap speaker set for people who care about sound and don't have a lot of money.Qualification: I bought these speakers to install in my truck as mp3 player speakers--I live in a neighborhood with a lot of tweakers, and my stereo was stolen out of my truck twice in a month--and I would not recommend these for car use.Perfect for computers indoors, as there is enough bass to hear the entire spectrum, but definitely not for bass players who want to hear their own playing!BUZZING: Some people have complained about a buzzing sound with these speakers. When I plugged them into my truck, they buzzed very badly. If I were to keep them in there, I would have had to ground them out somehow. That is why they're buzzing...They are not grounded. If you take a piece of wire and wrap the metal tip of the cord bridging the computer to the speakers, and then attach that wire to a grounding agent, like a table leg or something, the buzzing should go away. There was no buzzing when I plugged them into my laptop.I am listening to them right now, and they have depth, clarity, and more low end than I am used to from pc speakers, although again, really these speakers do not have very much bass at all. Just below the level I would consider enough, and that's why I only give these four out of five stars. The mid to high end are superb.Overall a good product.
I just got this for x-mas and I haven't been dissapointed with it in the least I think the video quality is excellent for what you have and i think the software is very user-friendly. I have only experienced the player freezing up on me once and all I had to do was take the battery off and put it right back on. As far as the resolution on for pictures is concerned, again I think it is great for what you are getting. I bought the flash card adaptor in order to just take the SD memory card out of my digital camera and download directly to the vision W. I love this device and so will you!!!
This navigator is great it has everything you will need to get around. There is no reason to spend $600 for a GPS system. Im am very happy with my purchase!
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.
I had to figure out that I needed an adapter to connect it to a coaxial cable in order to connect the player to my not-so-old-but-not-brand-new TV and then it worked perfectly. It required no additional "modifications" or "setting of codes" or anything like that. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE BOX AND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ARE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY ITEMS AND SAY THIS IS A REGION 1 PLAYER, HOWEVER, THERE IS A SMALL STICKER ON THE BOX THAT STATES: "THIS UNIT HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PLAY ALL REGION DVDS, INCLUDING REGIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 0 PAL/NTSC". This is the only sign I found that this is not an "ordinary" Region 1 player. So far, it has played Regions 1, 2, and 3 DVDs perfectly. Also, I have ordered DVDs from Amazon.uk and a Hong Kong distributor and they have arrived promptly, in perfect condition, duty free, with low shipping/postal charges (Hong Kong was postage free) - just be sure to check languages and subtitles, if they are important.Incidentally, TO AMAZON: YOUR PHOTO ON THIS PAGE IS NOT FOR THIS PRODUCT! IT ISN'T EVEN FOR A DVD PLAYER OR FOR A TOSHIBA PRODUCT!!
I personally have had this starter tool kit since the mid-90s and for it has served me well as I have added other computer building tools over the years. Got this for my children as they both our out on their own and followed in their Dad's footsteps and maintain/build their own systems for both competitive gaming and work.This is a great starter kit to maintain modern PCs or MACs...
Very difficult to figure out. I'm pretty sure it shouldn't have worked with our projector, but after several hours we made it work using our own tools and screws. The directions have very few words and include pictures of parts that are different from what's in the box. It is very shaky on our ceiling. We tried to order an extender pipe to bring it down from the ceiling, and it only comes in black, even though are mount is silver and they are made by the same company. Also, the extender needed a pipe coupler, which was not included, and I can't find a place to buy it anywhere. Why would a company make an accessory product that doesn't connect tot he original product.
The cable's alright, but the box it came was 2x1x1 feet! Why such a big box for a very small cable?? Could have come in a protected envelope!
I live in urban Dallas area and this antenna is a perfect alternative for cable for me. I only use my TV to watch sports games on network TV and use my internet connection to get everything else.The reason I gave it four stars is because it is really hard to mount if you have a flat panel TV. IT is made to sit on a flat surface so I had to put it behind TV with less than optimal altitude.
Great headphones. Worth every penny. I purchased these headphones about two years ago and they still sound like the first day I got them. Clear sound and deep bass.
After I received the memory chips I installed them in my computer so I could play better my video game. I actually had 4 256 MB chips in four banks in a Dell Dimension 8300 for a total of 1,024 MB and my idea was to bring it up to 2 GB but after a few minutes playing the game it started to freeze. Doing regular computer stuff didn't affect the computer but seems that when it is used intensively the memory start to acting up. I removed the new chips and put back the old ones and I didn't have any problem since.I don't recommend this memory modules for this reason.
I used this one as my backup battery for my D300. This battery is very very long battery life. I have my battery fully charged, and I only change my battary once during my trip (13 days, 1000 pictures). I changed the battery after I took 700 pictures. So I think this battery is super long battery life. If you planning to do this for a trip, you can just buy one as backup, that should be good enough.By the way, I didn't use the built in flash at all, because I have my SB-800 attached. Maybe that is why I can use it for such long time.If you have D300 (or other supported model), I think it is worth to buy this backup battery, because it is cheap and it can last very long!!
Purchased to save batteries while travelling. LED is a plus letting you know that the unit is working.
Extended battery performance. And the 'bulge' that protrudes out to contain the extra cells elevates the rear of the laptop which increases air circulation (aids cooling) and makes typing easier.
This is a great radio. While it isnt FCC type accepted, it does have it's place. If the wattage is turned down(done by variable power switch on front of radio) to the cb legal limit of 5w what matters if you use it for 11 meter? If you have a "ticket" to operate Amateur Radio, this does have the ability as it is a 10 meter radio, and there are people using 10m for communication. Amatuer Operators know what frequencies they can use voice on. Now concerning price, the radio listed here is rather pricey as I got mine for quite a few $$$ less somewhere else. I have been into C.B. radio for over 30 years and plan to be very soon "ticketed" to operate ham. This radio works well and has a great receive so if your thinking of purchasing this radio, you could do a whole lot worse than this one!
This battery does NOT fit the Sony DCR-VX1000 video camera, which comes with a Sony NP-F730 (as labeled on the battery itself). It lacks the grooves along the sides so it will not slide into the camera body. Most disappointing to find this out when I needed the battery most.
Compact. Small enough to fit in my camera bag or my shirt pocket. Serves the purpose I intended.
I purchased the AW118 twice. The first one worked great the first time it was used. Then it would not work again. The second time the same thing happened. I think it is a problem with the ac adapter or a capacitor or something. I tried everything to make this hunk of junk work. I even called the manufacturer and they were no help at all. The weird thing is..when the speaker was totally unpowered it gave off a static sound occasionally. And when I tried to connect it again, the ac plug-in on the speaker actually arced. There is a serious problem with this speaker. Save yourself a trip back to store where you purchased it and go with anything else you can find.
As an avid novice photographer, happy with a great camera that utilizes Advantix film, it's great that my ability to continue using my camera hasn't been fully taken away, so that I have to go digital or buy another camera, just yet. Happy to have a source for both batteries and film...Thanks so much.
This is a great GPS...very easy to use. I bought one for my "techno-challenged" husband and another for a "directionally challenged" friend. They both love this unit and found it very helpful. I wish my car unit was as easy to use! We all love the touch screen.
I've owned and used this printer for over 3 years. In that time I have gone through about a toner cartridge a year. I never bought the official HP toner and got aftermarket cartridges for about 1/2 the price. I've found this printer to be very reliable and require little maintenance. All I've had to do is a light cleaning of the inside of the paper tray and the slot the toner fits into. It is also compatible with Windows 7 as a plug-and-play printer. You can even share it on your network and have the advantages of a networked printer without the hassle of setting up true networked enabled printer.Pros:1) Reliable & well made2) Inexpensive (especially if you buy aftermarket toner)3) Plug-and-play with Windows Vista & Windows 7Cons:None of significance.Conclusions:A great little laser printer if all you need is black and white.
Huge improvement over the pop up flash--makes me wonder why my XS even came with one after seeing what this external flash unit does. Even for an amateur like myself, my photos look much more life like and not over exposed like the built in flash tended to do. Looking forward to using this as a slave flash after I save up for a 580!
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.
I bought this one on a whim one day and it has been one of the best computer electronic purchases I have ever made. I attend graduate school online and when I am traveling, I am forced to upload my class work via any available computer. I am able to do my work on my XP Laptop and upload my work to any other Windows computer but the really nice thing is that I am able to use Macs as well. There is not a hassle or requirement for reformating. Each system recognizes the mini as soon as I plug it in. It has saved me much time and many headaches. I should also mention that it doesn't take up more than one USB port due to its slim size like some do and that is a great advantage as well.
Quality product. Fits a 15.4" laptop perfectly. I'm very happy and the price was great. I mean...this is all you really need.
My old computer recognized the printer well and the driver was installed.But not printable.I am figuring out what's the probelm.
Item arrived qickly, easy installation and great performance! For sure a great product, and last but not less important the price is low compared to the performances and accessories included in the package.
The only reason I gave this 2 stars is because it looks decent and worked with things under 1080p.I plugged in my PS3 into every input port in the back and the TV would not recognize is in 1080p. The only time I could pass through the signal is if I set the PS3 to pass through in 1080i.Just to make sure, I plugged the PS3 directly into the same HDMI port on the TV as I was plugging the switcher into, and it would recognize the signal in 1080p, so I know it's not the TV. Plus, I just got a new Samsung PN58A650.Anyway, I called XTremeMac support and they told me that recently there have been problems with the TV recognizing the switcher between the items you are plugging into it and the TV, so that is causing the problem. I don't know why that would cause the problem, but I guess the switcher should be unrecognizable to the TV according to them, and it doesn't do that in the latest batch of these switchers.[...]Good luck to everyone.
Well, as long as it's Nikon made battery, you can buy it anywhere and quality is the same. I have batteries that came with the cameras. They all worked well and lasted a long time up to now and still working.I bought some extra ones here at Amazon when on sale really cheap and they worked just as great. Just don't buy the third party brand. They don't hold or have that much juice.
I mounted this antenna on my roof with the j-mount. This antenna works great in capturing so many digital channels in my area. I was able to capture over 50 channels with no problems whatsoever! The picture is clear and never goes bad with this antenna!This antenna looks clean on my roof and because it is multi directional, it captures stations from all directions. Oh and the price is great! Highly recommended.
I've been impressed with the sound quality of these, particularly with the bass; they're definitely the best earbuds I've ever owned. I like that you have different plug sizes to choose from, which allows you to fit them snuggly and eliminate outside noise almost entirely.The only thing that bugs me about them is that the wires on them kinetically conduct a lot of sound into your eardrums. What I mean by that, if you can imagine, is a lot like wearing a stethoscope. If you're sitting still it doesn't happen, but as soon as you jostle the wires or start to walk, you can hear every tap and thumb on the wires. It's not that big of a deal, since I'll be stationary most of the time when using them, but I don't think I'd want to work out with them. It'd be too annoying.
I will skip the technical mumbo jumbo and focus on the experience of using these binoculars.When I first picked these up, I was surprised and pleased at how light and comfortable they were in my hands. My pleasure remained and my surprise quickly turned to amazement when I brought them to my glasses (Yes, I wear glasses and no, I did not take them off to try them out. I use them with my glasses on - very nice!). WOW! Beautiful color and pristine field of view - from the left of the lenses to the right the of the lenses. I did not know such a wonderful image could be seen through binoculars. Images seen are crystal clear and higher detail than what can be seen with the naked eye (or in my world - through glasses). This is true from the closest focused items to the furthest focused object. (I looked at weeds ~15' away and on the weeds I could see grains of dirt not seen with the unaided eye. Also the weeds were more distinguished than with the unaided eye. I turned to look at some nearby mountains and I clearly saw eagles riding thermals that I could not see without the binoculars).The focus knob is easy to use, they are very easy on the eyes, the price is reasonable, and I even like the color. These would make a fine gift for most any age group and for most user levels.These binoculars are spectacular. WOW!
Perfect Flash for my new Canon T2i. Clip it on, they begin talking to each other, and your ready to take perfect pictures. Invest in a decent set of rechargeable batteries and it will flash all night long.
I am using this as my computer speakers. The sound is extremely clear even if I turn up the volume.
I am amazed seeing this product is rated so low by many reviewers. Just take another product by Bose - "Bose SoundDock System for iPod" is more expansive than companion 3, yet the sound quality is no where close to it. Companion 3's quality is very very nice and definately worth the price. I strongly recommend you to give it a try.Crusawaky - Reviewer from Reviewpublic.com
I absolutely love this backlight stand! It is built to last..which is exactly what I expect from Manfrotto! I love the fact that I can take the extension pole out and only have my backlight set a couple of inches from the ground. This is a huge plus for me!
The image quality of this camera is stunning - very crisp and clear, very little noise. I had an S100, but this one is even better - the movie mode is great fun, and the price is right. I can't recommend this camera highly enough!
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.
I have had these headphones for two months and have both great and terrible things to say. The overall sound quality is fantastic, you really cannot do better with ear buds for under $100. Deep, rich, and full of bass.However, the ear buds themselves have broken three times now. The right one broke came apart once, glued it back together (no actual effect on sound since it stayed wired together... just in two pieces), and then again with another glue session. The left bud just now broke for the first time. Again, this doesn't affect the sound quality at all, but it is extremely annoying and the glue makes them pretty unsightly.And in the past two weeks, the wire itself has gone a bit haywire. I can only get sound if the plug is positioned perfectly in any device. These buds are on the verge of total collapse!So I whole-heartedly recommend these to anyone, just don't make the mistake I did and throw the receipt out. Unless the ear buds are stored very carefully all of the time, they will break. Easily.
This is a lousy product from Garmin. It is not "out of the box ready to use" - in fact not even close! It took me one whole day (almost) to set it up (with maps and everything) and it was not easy going through the process. I wonder why they did not pre-load the entire US map. Perhaps because it does not come with SD memory stick ($20 extra), but I would much rather have paid that extra. The antenna is VERY WEAK. Takes anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes before it locks on the satellite signal. My built-in car Navigation device does it instantly. It is an EXPENSIVE Palm Pilot....at the very best!
Worked well. Probably would have worked better if I had the right tool to gauge the wires so I could connect the speakers to the receiver. Otherwise it worked well.
Working fine.One note should be put here is one should always measure the voltage from the car. the default pin map is a little different from my car real pin out (Chrysler crossfire).
I do a lot of printing and have purchased a lot of different cartridges. I now always go with the offical products by the manufactur of my printers. May cost a little more but always worth the perfect and trouble free performance.
My mom got this camera... wow a digital camera right? Wrong, not just any digital camera, but one the size of a credit card, and with the thickness of about 5 credit cards. To simply put: that is bloody small.But as in all things, when something is too good to be true, it often is. Though it is very conveniently small and portable, you will notice that there are no other cameras this small on the market. Why? The camera can only take pictures up to 640x468 pixels. If you know anything about printing and digital cameras, that is absolutely horrible. You can print 2x3 inch pictures... but what good are those? Anything bigger than that and you can enjoy crappy-quality photos with a lot of noise and off-the-walls lighting problems.The camera boasts an Auto-Brite system, which personally, doesn't seem to do much. Other than that, it also boasts being able to hold up to 26 640x468 images, and more with smaller-sized images. That is totally bad, but considering the size of the camera, it's amazing it can hold anything.The biggest problem with this camera is no LCD display... which is understandable with this size. Creating something this small, makes great conventionality, but sacrifices the most important things about a camera, being able to take a lot of images, quality images, being able to see the images so you can keep taking more or taking a picture again. With this camera, it's just hopelessly aim and click, or make sure you got the perfect set-up, and if it's bad, you will never know until you upload it to your computer.The camera itself is bad at picture-taking. Lighting is horrible, and colors are all over the place. Worst of all, half the pictures even with the steadiest hand, come out horribly blurry. I also noticed after using this camera for a while, the quality seems to go down a little with time. Not a good thing. Also, the lens can get crooked, resulting in things becoming very off-center.Simply put, even for 50 bucks this isn't worth it. It's not worth even selling... Any person who wants a quality digital camera needs to be willing to spend at least 300 bucks, not 50 bucks. You're better off buying a one-time use camera... you can at least get at least 81 quality shots with those for this kind of money...
This is very high quality wire and a surprising value. The sections are color-coded so you have no problem maintaining proper speaker polarity.
I have no excuses: I am experienced computer user who should have known better. I, too, was taken in by the phony reviews. The stupid thing is that quality external hard drives are not much more expensive than this thing.
My Toshiba Regza 32HL67U had the screen go dark just after the warranty period. The inverter board failed. No one sells the board alone. Toshiba service is a joke! The inverter is integral to the LCD screen and it would cost up to two times the cost of the new unit to replace. I will never buy another Toshiba and I am a true believer in "word of mouth" advertising._Johann
Since we received our fire pit, we've used our pit twice and LOVE IT!. Glad we got the deeper bowl and best part ia roasting weenies while enjoying the fire. Provides a lot of heat.
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.
I'm vary happy... have had no problems at all... the battery life is excellent... the operation is vary intuitive
i bought this to replace one that i lost for my teacher....i have used it and my teacher seems satisfied so im not complaining :)
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'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.
This is an excellent product at a bargain price! Seriously! Achieving a higher level of spiritual enlightenment and mind expansion has never been more inexpensive! Granted, perhaps a trip to India would have also worked however this cable is much more convenient: no mosquitoes, no diarrhea, no mutilated beggars and hepatitis B - how could I possibly complain? Also keep in mind that there are very few items of alien technology available in the open market so again I think this is a bargain. Plus the versatility of this item as a kinky whipping toy, blingy dog leash, demon-repelling dimension-slicing energy channeler (think Ghostbusters) and as a fermentation aid at the bottom of the next keg of your homebrewed pale ale - this cable excels at a multitude of usages! Thank you Denon!
Gas and electricity has gone up so much lately. Pressure cookers can help you save by making cooking a lot much faster. 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 of its capacity. You cannot open the lid while it is still pressurized with the built-in precautionary lock, but the rocker valve can easily get toppled and extremely hot steam can escape through it.Pros:- Stainless steel. You do not want aluminum for health reasons.- We have been using this for more than 5 years. We just have to replace the rubber gasket around the lid.- Although not as cheap as we like it to be, if you compare it to other manufacturers, you still save some money.Cons:- The pressure valve rocker. Other pressure cookers (but more expensive) has a non-removable pressure valve. It is often get misplaced.- The rocker makes quite a bit noise.
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.
My machine was 3months old was working fine until I backed up my pictures to disk the thing died. Toshiba said it would be faster to take it to the repair station well it might of 4 mother boards later and 2 weeks I finally got it back. Yes it was repaired I haven't tried to back up yet figure I'll wait because noticed last week one of the pixels went out on the screen as long as I'm waiting might as well get a new screen. I will be looking into the lemon law for electronics.
This ball head is simply the best you can buy for its rated weight class, and it also doubles VERY effectively as a gimble head. I love it. My heaviest setup is about 8 to 9 pounds and it doesn't budge one single bit even when clamped down lightly. It doesn't take much to get the full clamp effect and is very reliable at providing perfect stillness. Also, the 10 year warranty means you pay around $35/year for having an extremely reliable head just within the warranty period, so I find no issue with the price. It should last me decades since I am gentle on my equipment even in rough situations.When acting as a gimbal head it will only add a lot of friction but slowly travel even if the weight is balanced with a tripod collar (gimbal mode isn't made for clamping down anyway, its for fast movement)My only negative feedback on this is that the Acratech screw clamp mechanism is too simple and too easy to undo, and the Chinese made Benro screw clamp mechanism is actually much better. Benro adds a clever dual action screw clamp that requires a pull AND a twist at the same time to fully release their screw clamp, while Acratech only has a simple single action screw drive system. The safety pin is a very limited and inferior form of protection and I think they could do much better with a dual action screw.However, their actual ball head is much better and is the only head I've ever used with no creep whatsoever so I'm willing to forgo the 2-stage mechanism.
Instead of sending me the 100-240V "Worldwide Traveler" adapter, the vendor sent me the standard USA-only adapter that comes included with Nintendo players sold in the USA. From reading other reviews, I can see this is not the first time this has happened. This vendor either has very sloppy quality control, or they are using Amazon as a way to discard high inventories of the USA-only adapters. The price is very low, but even a low price is not worth it if customers cannot buy the item they want.
My old Samsung DVD player was not working reliably for a few months, and when it wouldn't play a brand new Star Wars DVD my son received for xmas I knew it was time for a new player. I'm very pleased with this Sony after 1 week of use. The time it takes to load a DVD seems fine to me, unlike some reviews I've read that state it is slow - perhaps my old Samsung was slow as well so I don't notice it. Picture quality actually seems a little better than the Samsung I had. I like the design and feel of the remote.Two minor complaints: First, when using the "arrow" buttons on the remote to traverse the menus on any DVD it seems too sensitive resulting in moving two selections in the desired direction instead of one. For example, if "Play" is highlighted on a DVD's menu and I wanted to go to the menu item directly below it, I keep going two items down instead of one (and then sometimes two items back up to "Play") before getting to the desired selection.Second, it has a feature where it remembers where you were in the last 5 DVDs you were watching if you stopped/ejected in the middle of the movie. I've found this to be inconvenient. When we stop watching "Star Wars" half way through, then watch a few other DVDs over the course of a few days, then decide to watch "Star Wars" again it goes right to the point where we left off a few days earlier instead of going to the menu screen.These complaints are minor. Overall I'm very pleased with this Sony DVD player - it's a great value.
I got this just recently but I am very happy with the quality of the sound. No power cable interference as somebody said, and trust me I have a lot of cables around it!
I had it about 5 months, only charged once total took 485 pictures some with flash, even recorded a few videos.Sometime when you want to take a short even fully pressed the bottom; it won't response, and showing try to flash on the LCD.Apart from that, Very easy to use and excellent picture quality, never need to extra edit again. (At least I did not edit any pictures.)
I decided to buy this after reading all the positive reviews. I was very hesitant initially, coz I had a JVC 7 disc DVD player that plays all files but for DivX. I tested this unit with DivX, VCD, DVD, CD R/RW and WOW it does a great job. Load time is not that long as others stated. I loaded a DVD with 80 DivX songs in it and it came up in less than a minute. Indexing is good too. I dont see any picture clarity difference between my high end JVC and this player. I have a HDTV and a JVC Home Theater. This player simply does a good job. Bang for the buck!
I've spent the last two days and countless hours working to get this router to work with my ISP and cable modem. What a nightmare! No one should suffer this level of torture from a single product. I've never encountered such perfectly opaque directions before. Even users with experience networking and confidence in their ability to puzzle things out should avoid the DI-704. I'm not even convinced that it's working properly now. What a waste!
I've bought two of these and am about to get two more as simple webcams set up around our business for customers to view. The wireless is very good and the interface, though a bit clumsy, is easy to understand.The only disadvantage is the lack of a replaceable/interchangeable lens, or an option for a wide angle shot.
I know there are many reviews on here that post 5 star ratings on this product and say it is simple to set up and works great - both of which may be very true. However, I am a computer equipment installer and I can tell you the truth about these routers - THEY ARE JUNK!!! Sure the first few months of operating this router may be a smooth "honeymoon" period - but within a matter on 4-6 months you will find problems beginning to arise. About 8 in 10 Netgear WGR614 (v.6) routers that I installed in the past 6 months have gone bad. And then dealing with their tech support trying to get a replacement is like ordering multiple blizzards in a Dairy Queen drive thru. I WILL NEVER USE NETGEAR WIRELESS ROUTERS AGAIN. Now I'm not a Netgear hater - they have some great networking products such as hubs/switches/extenders which I have used for years and had no problems whatsoever, but the wireless products are total junk. Stick with Linksys - you will have much better LONG TERM success - guaranteed!
It would've been nice if it were compatible with my slik tripod's quick shoe, but it's slightly too big. That might be asking a bit too much though. I'm happy with it and it's cheap.
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.
So glad I bought this. It has truly changed the way I carry my camera around. I used to hate lugging my big ol' camera bag everywhere with me, but now that I have the Zing, I can just cover my camera and toss it in my regular bag. It pads and protects my camera so well! I LOVE IT.
Tried a bunch of different RCA leads same result, faded picture and horizontal lines, watchable but pretty bad. It's cheap, I guess thats why.
well I bought a color screen palm for personal information management (calender, appointment, tasks...); I dont need mp3, video, web browser, large storage space or extention features on my palm; and z22 is just what I want. dont have to pay for the features I dont need.no doubt that it looks very good; and it's extremely small. I bought it with the silicon case (feels like a rubber) and it does help protect its plastic frame and avoid slipping out of the pocket.
I am very pleased with these speakers. They live up to the Bose reputation for quality products. I purchased them to replace a pair of 8-year-old Harman/Kardon speakers of the same outside dimensions as the Bose. I use speakers in combination with a laptop computer and a microphone for Karaoke group singing in a classroom setting, and desired more bass and overall power than the Harman/Kardons provided. These Bose speakers provide great sound quality for both vocals and music, and sufficient power to fill our classroom-size room.
I Love This! I never used a pen tablet before. I received this one today. I found that after I set it up to suit my needs, it is very easy to use. I have two wide screen monitors and the 6x11 is definitely the size to use. There isn't any wasted/dead tablet space. There is a feature to select for each monitor how much space and where you would like the pen movement to begin and to end. After I set it up I was able to use this product with both monitors as if it is one display - instead of constantly moving the mouse over on the mouse pad as I was doing before. I also love the precision of using a pen as opposed to a mouse. The software and tutorials that are included on the CD are extremely helpful. It is light enough where I can place it on my lap and the cord is long enough where I can lean back and work - so in addition to the comfort it provides to my hand with its comfort grip pen and less awkward position my elbow used to remain in using the mouse - it is also adding comfort to my back by allowing me to lean back and work. I love this model for the scroll bars which alreay proved to be a good feature for me. I can't wait to tailor the buttons to suit my needs within my programs. I just have to figure out what is going to be the most convenient but I love that I have choices. Using this for only a few hours - if someone asked me would I buy it again I would say - WITHOUT A DOUBT!!
Battery life is terrible if you use image stabilizer, expect 25-30 shots on a full battery. Also the camera lacks of an optical view finder. Very difficult to shoot in sunlight with LCD. Many shots are somewhat bleached out while using auto white balance. Owned a stylus 400 digital prior to this and it is a dissapointment rather than upgrade. The only upsides are the 5x optical zoom which is a little choppy, and the image stabilizer that kills the battery if left on.
I purchased these as a lower cost alternative to the Skylon headphones which have the same design, only in a full-metal body.The good: The fit is good for an earbud, and the 3-way adjustment is an elegant solution to the problem of keeping something snug while being able to market it to everyone. I will say, though, that the buds themselves are large (1st gen iPod earbuds kind of large), so small-eared people beware.The bad: Within a week the plastic joints, where the earhook meets the earbud itself, began cracking, with the only force applied to them being adjusting them when first being put on.It's clear that these headphones were a low-cost afterthought to the Skylon design, and that if they'd intended to use plastic they would have beefed up the material in the joint.If you like the design I'd suggest purchasing the Skylons. But if you're not ready to fork over the $50 for them, I think a pair of sub-$15 Sony over-the-ears are a much better, cheaper and more durable alternative.
f'in wicked! you have to get one. the only way it could get better is if I got the video screen one, but even then I don't think I'd like it as much because I am running 3 monitors. this thing is soooo sensitive that the small fan I have in the corner of my office blows on the mouse and the cursor registers movement WTF! that's sensitive.
I have had the Z22 for about 6 months now. Used sparingly during that time, maybe a total of 2 hours in that whole 6 months. The unit stopped working a few days ago. Won't charge, reset or even turn on anymore. Its worthless calling Palm. They just say its out of warranty and "would you like us to repair it"? But their minimum repair price is $75. I can buy a new one for that.Stay away from this PDA. Its inexpensive for a reason. The construction is cheap, all plastic and looks lots like a throw away toy. I don't think I will buy another Palm product after this experience.
Our older model RCA antenna worked fine for us (even with chopped receivers that were bent in closed doors) until the unfortunate day my daughter up-ended it into the floor to its death. After this, I went to Radio Shack to buy their indoor HDTV $35 antenna, took it home, picked up 4 channels at different orientations. Very high-maintenance. I bought this one online guessing it was as sturdy as our old RCA antenna & I was right. It even picks up a few more we didn't get in one orientation (mind you, we only have 8-10 & we are fine with what we've got). We have to live at least 25-30 miles away from the broadcast signal in the foothills of TN & most of our neighbors have cable. We just flat out refuse to pay for it. Great picture quality. It's a steal for us & at peace knowing I can get another one cheap if this one breaks!
Installation was easy, even on a pre-1960's garage (where the 2x4's measure 2inchesx4inches). Obviously, I do have a modern door though. The only problem I've seen is the door does not go down when the sun shines on the receiving (I assume) safety sensor. I still need to swap the sensors and verify the problem goes away.
I purchased this camera for a trip to Yellowstone Park. I am technologically challenged, and was able to get it up and running very quickly. It is compact, recharges quickly, holds the charge a long time, but best of all the pictures turned out beautifully!! I will continue to try to learn all of the things I can do with the camera, but it certainly performed on this initial trip!
I only needed a surge protector - I must not have read the description well, because there is a place for phone connectors - just more than I needed. Otherwise a fine product (so far) that came within a reasonable amount of time.
The filter is awesome. Tiffen makes great filters and this one comes at a great price. It is a great addition.
I have used this PDA for 2 months. I have installed a Chinese OS in the PDA, a whole bible, several dictionaries, such as English to Chinese and Chinese to English. Each dictionary has >50,000 words. I also have installed many games and applications to this PDA too. It still has some room for me to install more applications into this Palm Z22. Great PDA! Because it is simple, I do not need to worry about "virus". I would like to recommend this PDA to all my friends.However, its picture quality is not good! That is the only disadvantage of this PDA from my point of view!
This is an excellent product. Installation was a breeze. The disk tray is a bit large but for me that was not a problem. Excellent image. Could play DVD's I received from Holland without any problem. Very good product at a very good price.
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!
I've been using the Netgear RT311 as a firewall/connection sharing solution with my @Home cable modem for about 6 months, and it works great. It took me about 30 minutes to get it setup out of the box, and then I was up and running.I replaced an existing software-based Firewall (Norton Internet 2000), and was suprised to find how much faster my network access is using the Netgear (not to mention how much faster my PC is now that it doesn't have to act as a firewall...). It also gets my previous &quot;firewall&quot; PC off the Internet, so I don't have to worry about it being attacked anymore, while I can still access the Internet from all 3 attached PCs.I recently upgraded the Netgear's firmware to v3.20, and that went very smoothly. I just had to FTP the new firmware image and config file to the router. Then after the router rebooted (automatically), I re-configured my network settings, rebooted my PCs, and all was well. The new firmware even handles passing the domain name to the connected PCs, which I had to manually configure before. This makes setup even easier. I haven't yet done anything with filters- the default config works fine for me, and all of the applications I use work- but I have tried the Telnet interface, and while the menu arrangement isn't always intuitive, it isn't very difficult to find what you need.Give it a try and I bet most people will be very happy. Easy setup, dependable hardware, prompt software upgrades, and reasonable documentation... highly recommended.
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.
I've been using these cables for about a month now, and they deliver audio and video equal to the other cables I bought that cost much, much more. Using them for the cable box and PS3 and I've got nothing to complain about. Didn't seem as robust in build quality when I first saw them, but that was an eyebrow raiser more than a complaint, because after handling them I see no noticeable difference. They're not stiff or brittle at all. Great buy!
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.
Based on my research, I hoped that I'd have this router up and running as soon as I plugged it in, especially since a friend of mine had bought it the day before and installed it without a problem (and I consider myself to be more technically savvy than she is). Well, after two days I figured out that my problem (having an ethernet cable connection to the router working but not being able to access the router wirelessly) would be resolved by a firmware upgrade. In the hopes that this will save other people the time and hassle, I wanted to let future purchasers know that you can find the upgrade at Netgear's website under support for the MR814v2. Now that it works, I love it (and had I known about the upgrade, I too would have had the product up and running within 15 minutes after opening the box).
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 wanted to purchase a video player with both DVD and VCR. I thought this was a great deal. I was very happy with they way it worked initially, however after only 4 weeks, it BROKE! The player is permanantly stuck on VCR mode and I am unable to eject the DVD in the player or even use the DVD player, which is the main side we use. Further, since it just broke, we are a week past the time you can return the item! Waste of money. Also, I would recommend purchasing electronics from another on-line site that has a better warranty and return policy.
I looked at a lot of televisions and this by far is a great set.I got agreat deal on this set through Amazon and it was shipped without anyproblems.I will always think of Amazon for most all of my shopping needs.Sony did everything right on this television.I would put it up against anyplasma or dlp or lcd anyday.Thanks again Amazon for everything.
OK, I admit it - I've only used this keyboard for one day but couldn't wait to write a review. First off, I can rightly claim to be an official Mac enthusiast/fanatic since buying my 1st computer (Blue &amp; white G3, 350Mhz) in 1999 and understand some of the Mac community's loathing of Microsoft. But if a product works this terrifically for the Mac, even if it's a Microsoft product, then we should show our support for the Mac by buying the superior product. When Apple offers an equally fine split-keyboard I'll trade this one in for that, but at this time they don't have one.I have experienced the superior stress-reducing ergonomics of the 'split' keyboard design for a couple of years now with the Adesso TruForm keyboard, which is also a fine keyboard, but this one from Microsoft is a cut above the rest. Note that I have also briefly tried the Datadesk 'SmartBoard' split-keyboard which was also a fine product but the keys on that board made very audible 'clicking' sounds - a real distraction when you're used to 'silent' keys. Fortunately, the Microsoft keyboard keys are very quiet.The keyboard is indeed wide but not as wide as the Adesso Tru-form keyboard. The keys on this Microsoft board are soft to the touch, but with a responsiveness that I find perfect (not 'mushy' like the Apple Pro keyboard). Just plug in the USB cable and you're ready to go, though there is a CD included that contains some very useful software to allow you to reprogram many of the hot keys to your liking and to mirror those keys that are on the Mac keyboard, such as the command and option keys (all reprogramming was super easy and worked flawlessly for me). All the keys worked as advertised: the volume control keys, the internet hot-keys (they work with IE or Netscape), the reprogrammed Apple 'command' keys, and more. The comments about the product's plastics feeling cheap are totally unfounded - this is a solid product with thick plastic moldings throughout. The CD also installs informative HMTL help files on the subject of proper keyboard usage (posture, carpal-tunnel symptoms, etc.); this is really a complete package.If you are someone that is about to embark on the blissful path of the split-keyboard then this is the keyboard to buy - it's the best one one out there for the Mac. You won't turn back.
This is a Very fast CPU. and well worth the money. I paired it up with a Intel Motherboard model DP35DP. Both work fine togeather.Make sure you buy the more recent version of the CPU with GO stepping, and eSpec SLACR. Box code on the outside of the box is BX80562Q6600SLACR.The reson I mention this is if one use's the same Mobo. The Intel DP35DP motherboard is fully compatable later model of this CPU and only casualy compatable with previous model of the CPU which has a different stepping. It comes down to the revision's on the board. The GO stepping of the later model CPU's is said to be Much much better than previous version.None the less a HIGHLY recomended CPU at a good price. Thank You AMAZON.com
I am very impressed with this little card. I recently purchased a Sony PSP and the 32mb card that came with it really disappointed me. I went online to check my options and stumbled upon this little bad-boy. I ordered in hopes of satisfaction and this product delivered. I have now stored a bunch of MP3's that I like, a bunch of pictures and I still have 700 mb to spare. If I haven't gotten my point across, I would recommend this to anyone who wants a little more out of their PSP and I highly recommend buying from Tiger-Direct. They delivered a perfectly good product faster than expected. Booya! I need more PSP batteries.
This filter works very well. Fits my notebook (Dell D620) perfectly (I heard earlier ones didn't). I have used another one before and this one seem to be better in blocking side view. This one also comes with more tabs, including 2 long tabs for the sides, which seem to work well. One issue is that, as mentioned by another reviewer, it attracts dust. Not a show stopper though.
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 bought these from another site where I had a discount coupon. I was in the market for a good set of $200 over the ear noise canceling headphones. My first choice was the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7, but they had been discontinued, and the new ATH-ANC7b version was not yet out. I chose the Able Planet after doing a lot of research on various headphones.The headphones are good quality, with a very comfortable fit. The noise canceling is very good, with only a very, very slight noise canceling artifact (hiss), far less than other mid-priced noise canceling headphones. In fact, I did not hear it the first time I turned them on.Sound quality is very good. The LINX technology seems to be a form of equalization which boosts certain ranges, mainly low base and midrange. The strong base and midrange boost gives a sound color very similar to Bose.The head band was large, and I don't think the headphones would have fit well on someone with a smaller head (more on this later).I used the headset for a long flight to the South Pacific, however on the return, something malfunctioned in the headset, resulting in the left earcup failing. I contacted Able Planet, and they emailed instructions to return the headphones. About a week later I got the replacement shipment, however it contained the wrong headphones (the Able Planet Clear Harmony NC200). I called Able Planet the next day, and they looked up the shipments and realized they had reversed two warranty shipments (someone else got my NC1000s). They immediately shipped another set of NC1000s to me, along with a return label for the NC200s. But I never got them. I contacted Able Planet again, they pulled up the tracking number on the new shipment, and found they had never been delivered, and instead there was a bizarre code about the shipment. So Able Planet immediately shipped out a third pair the same day I called them.This shipment I did receive. In the rush, they did not include the return label for the NC200s, so I called Able Planet back, and they told me to just keep the NC200s.The replacement set appears to be brand new, not a refurbished set. It has worked fine so far. One physical difference I see is the new set uses a different head band, the same as on the Able Planet Lost Cauze and Sound Clarity headphones. This eliminates the one design issue of the original, however I am uncertain if this is an intentional design change.Despite my challenges, I am sold on Able Planet's customer support. They are very responsive and friendly.
Good product. Picks up signal very well.Only problem it only works with Garmin maps.
These cables are really gret nd where delivered in less than 4 days in the Netherlands. I am very happy wth this way f doing business over amazon.com
JUNE 04,2006I PURCHASED THIS RADIO FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES, HOWEVER IT SEEMS TO BE VERY WEEK. I AM A DOUBLE AMPUTEE AND AM CONFINED TO A WHEEL CHAIR. I DEPEND ON MY RADIO TO RAISE HELP. BUT, I AM AFRAID THIS ONE WILL NOT BE DEPENDABLE. I AM NOT ASKING FOR THEM TO BE RETURNED OR FOR A REFUND JUST LETTING YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMERS KNOW OF A VERY WEAK PRODUCT AND I COULD NOT RECCOMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE. COBRA WAS THE TOPS IN RADIOS BUT SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED TO THE QUALITY.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING;WILLIAM HEMBREEWmHembree@aol.com
Very nice product but did not meet my needs and was incompatible with my equipment, so I had to return for refund. Merchant promptly refunded purchase price upon return of the headset.
The size of the bag is perfect to fit in a SLR camera and a mini camcorder.The padding seems good enough for protection, could have improved at the base.Overall the bag is good at below 20$.Only a small concern that the bag is bit slippery and the belt could have been improved with a better grip.Other wise you wont regret in buying this bag.
I love my iPod! I've had it for over 2 years now and it is still working well! I keep a plastic cover on it and then another aluminum one over that one so that might be the reason it doesn't have any scratches on it, but it is the best thing. I use it daily; I always have it on when I'm walking to and from class. It's great for car rides and bus rides and I can still find accessories for it even though it is so old. The battery life is still amazing and I can go about a week using it everyday without having to recharge. I would recommend this to anyone and even though it's not the newest one, if you can find one that is in good condition, you can have the same experience for at least half the price! I hope to have this one for at least another 2 years :)
As soon as I took it out of my mail box, I went straight to my car so I could test it out. The sound was bad, until I adjusted to volume on my Sansa Clip and radio. Then, the sound was perfect...had a very clear signal. I only used the transmitter for 2 or 3 minutes. So yesterday, which was my second time using it, the sound was horrible! There was this irritating humming noise, and the humming only got faster and high pitched as I proceeded to drive. I tried using several other stations to see if the humming would stop...but it didn't. I changed from US to INTL mode...that didn't help either. I also changed from DX to LX...and NOPE that didn't work as well. So basically, I will be sending this back tomorrow. I surely do hate that my Monster FM Transmitter stop working all of the sudden, but due to poor customer service I was forced to search for another FM Trasmitter. Well...I guess my search continues.
The item pictured is the Nikon Universal Adapter. I ordered it and received a Nikon Adapter. A simple L-bracket with two threaded holes for the tripod and a captive bolt with thumb wheel for the binoculars. Curiously, it was what I was shopping for so I was satisfied and didn't return the item. It does its job but is over priced so four stars.
This is classic European quality from the Bogen group. Sadly, the great Gitzo shock mount shown, is NOT included. They don't tell you this, and it'll take another week waiting for it -after you paid another 70 bucks, plus shipping. Still, it's the one to get.
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.
I bought this product at CompUSA as a replacement for a Linksys router. Linksys was extremelly unstable. The Netgear router worked immediately (5-minute installation). No more reset-button-pressing, which was the case with Linksys. It works great (real plug-and-play) with RoadRunner (Ericsson PipeRider cable modem) in Tampa.
The Plam Z22 is a great starter PDA. It has most of the features I was looking for: address/contact list, calendar, task list, and memo. The Z22 is intuitive and easy to use. One small disappointment: I thought that there would be a list maker (for example for shopping lists)that came with the Z22. There is a shopping list maker for the Z22, but you have to buy it separately.Overall, the Z22 is a great starter PDA at a great price.
First, a little about the Ceiva. And then, a little about just how cool it really is.The Ceiva is basically just a screen that shows digital pictures. I bought some last year that show 20 pictures at any one time. The new ones (I just got 3 more!) do 30 -- plus some very cool new stuff too.See... what makes this so awesome, is that the Ceiva plugs into a phone line, and then dials out every night and grabs new pictures from your account -- you could get 30 new pictures every day. There's a cost for this service, but for the value, it's really quite reasonable. They have monthly and yearly plans, or if you're buying it as a gift, you can get a gift certificate good for a year of service.This new Ceiva does some cool things the first one didn't. First, I can delete pictures out of my slideshow right from the unit. Before, I had to do it on Ceiva's website and then have the Ceiva dial in again. Also, if I like a particular picture, I can just hit a button, and it'll order prints of that picture for me -- and they'll show up in the mail in a couple of days!We bought 5 Ceiva's last year. Each one of them has turned out to be amazing, in increasing our ability to share our lives, our joy, and our pain with our family.My adopted daughter's great grandmother had one. Even though she was bedridden, she was able to keep up with Erin, and see pictures of our family, as well as her other grandchildren's families, as we sent her new pictures every day.When my own grandmother passed away this year, we took pictures of all the friends and family who came for the funeral, and then sent some of those out to my sister, who couldn't make it. She still thanks me for that.My wife's father likes the fact that the weather channel is available on the ceiva -- every night he gets a 3-day forecast uploaded, which he can see at a glance when he gets up in the morning. They're out in Missouri, and they call us every couple of days asking for new pictures.I never thought such a little thing could have such a profound effect on our family, but it has. I can't recommend the ceiva high enough.
I have the FireWire&USB; version of this HDD250 drive, so you may want to check whether this variant has the same problem as that one: It's wonderous that drives are available in this capacity at this price. BUT ... this small little unit is the noisiest object in my office, which also has three computers, printers, monitors, etc., but the worst aspect of that is that it has NO POWER SWITCH. Yup, that's right. The only way to get this baby to shut up is to pull the power plug. Crawling around on the floor to get to the power strip isn't very convenient, so it's more natural to pull the plug on the back of the unit, which is a small circular jack, with a barely visible indicator to tell which end is up, and that indicator faces down, towards the desk surface. Pokin' and proddin' to get the thing back in doesn't suggest that this is going to have a long lifetime. With such hearty competition among manufacturers, why bother? Most others offer a POWER SWITCH.**** Update as of March 2005: Good news, bad news. The unit started to get flaky, first not permitting use of the FireWire port, and then not responding on the USB ports, either. I feared the worst, a crashed hard drive. But a trip to the local independent computer store, which does great repair work, found that the problem was in the case electronics, and not the drive itself. Yea! They replaced the IOMega housing with a MacAlly case. Sure, it cost money. But now I have a solid, reliable drive. Best of all, it's whisper quiet -- I have to struggle to hear it! And, wonder of wonders, it has a power switch! Great drive, once we got rid of anything IOmega had to do with it!
I used it to charge a ds and an sp a while ago and I remember it functions well. Nothing to complain about,
Thank-you very much. I received this item very fast. The price was terrific. In the stores these items are double what I paid here. What I paid is the cost of the diskette drive I bought when I had my first PC built in 1996.
I agree with all the reviewers regarding the factory installed Panasonic batteries vs. the higher quality Energizer replacement batteries. What really threw me is the drastic difference in prices for ths same product (ER-P511). I noticed that at one dealer alone, in this case DB-Roth, they had 4 different prices for the exact same product. The prices ranged from $6.99 - $10.49. However, finding the best deal is not as simple as choosing the lowest priced item. Once I added in shipping, prices for 5 of the batteries (I wanted to have extras for our phones) ranged from $51.34 - $65.54. Strangely, the lowest total price came from the batteries that were listed at $8.95 each.I ended up buying from DB-Roth simply because I was sick of comparing prices, but I would not be surprised if there is a cheaper alternative out there. I advise everyone to compare prices, even within the same dealer, to be sure you're getting the best deal offered.
I travel a lot...to work on the flight or at the airport, I was looking for a privacy filter to put onto my laptop screen. This works perfect. you can't see anything on the screen even with a slight angle.
I have had to retunr this product five times for a flash problem. Locks up either after 3 pics for 60 seconds, or won't shoot at all when flash is needed. Canon will not replace with a new one, and customer service is awfu. The keep "fixing it," yet within 3 weeks of getting it back, it craps out again! I have the first digital Rebel (model), bought in 2003. It still shoots like a charm and has never given me an a bit of trouble. It's mega pixel is outdated, as well as other features compared to XTI. Big mess - piece of junk!
There's a reason why this router is often "free" or heavily discounted: it's a sub-par model. High-speed transfers, downloads, and radio streams are often suddenly dropped because of spotty reception. I've been kicked off of internet game sites, and a friend of mine gets kicked off of X-Box live all the time with this router.Sure, it's cheap and relatively easy to set up, but I recently got a Netgear router, and it's much better, especially in terms of reliability and security. I hear Linksys is pretty good too. If you don't use the internet very much, then this model is fine, but if you want something reliable, get another brand.
Works as advertised. Did require more tightening than I thought it would to hold my SyncMaster 226BW but that was a one time adjustment.
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
Only the magneta ink would print.I placed the cartridge in warm/hot water, let it dry for thirty minutes and was able to print one card I designed, in which all three colors printed.The next day I attempted to print a birthday card and only the magneta printed. I again placed the cartridge in warm/hot (microwaved filterd water for 1 minute) and only the pink and blue colors printed.This is the frist time I've had any problems with a remanfactured cartridge.I believe it is the company's method of refilling and packaging that is the problem. Other cartridges had tape over the copper part that had to be peeled off. This one had a plastic cover. Not effectively sealed seems to be one reason the cartridge was partially dried out.The other reason to consider is the age of the refilled cartridge.I would not purchase from this company again. Sorry..
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 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.
Originally, I selected this because I wanted the extra battery power, not realizing that it had the portrait buttons available. For the battery use alone, it's a 5-star item, but after 2 weeks of heavy usage, I'd give this 10 stars for the portrait buttons. They're so unbelievably useful and handy and I've found I hate going back to my other camera body without it. It works flawlessly and makes the XTi an even more balanced camera to shoot with.Well worth every penny.
I travel, so instead of me taking a digital frame, I take this key chain. It's durable, holds 60 pictures. The quality of the pics is not great, but that's to be expected with the size. So I am okay with that. The only complaint I have is the software. It was hard for it to register on my computer and then to upload. Once I realized the tricks of the program it was okay.
The battery fits my phone and works perfectly! I would recommend it to anyone looking for an economically priced replacement battery.
When Apple first released this 60gb ipod it was $599. They came out w/ a newer model 60gb for $449 but they striped out about $70 in accessories (dock, some cables, etc) This deal is for the old $599 release marked to $399 - its a great bargain on a great ipod.very happy w/ my purchase. This is the 2nd ipod i've bought, and both times amazon has had the best deal.
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.
i give this tv a 4 .the price is really high for a 13inch but over all the picture is nice and clear.
My wife got one of these from an offspring on Mother's Day. I am sure the kid thought it sounded nice. The wife didn't get a chance to play with it, so I thought I might set it up for her.Going to the web site as the instructions indicate, the information requested was severe -- name, address, phone number, email, as well as the code off the box. The privacy policy said that they would spam you -- well ok, all it said was that you would recieve information and offers, but we know what that means. Ads on the display too, it seems from the policies.Then the price! $9.95 a month (discounted to $112 or so/year if you pay in advance) to make it work! Three month minimum to sign up and a fee to cancel. It apparently does absolutely nothing without the service fee, as it has no interfaces but the phone.Looks like if it does work, she can see the grandchild pictures on a smaller dimmer screen than usual, at least she will if the kid goes to the trouble to put them in the right place on the service web page.I will probably be forced to sign up to make the kid feel good about the gift, which will cost me a minimum of $30, and get a ton of spam. I would be happier if it gets into the trash unused.
We moved to the UK and these are a lifesaver. So far no problems. They're robust, stay in the socket and do what they're supposed to do. Would recommend these.
The best thing about these speakers is the power and ability to play music and noise. You can crank your favorite song so loud it actually sounds clearer the further you walk away. I love the sounds of a chain machine gun firing away; while empty shells hit the ground.I think the THX certified might be stretching it, but part of that certification is placing the speakers in a perfect acoustic balanced environment; which I have never done. The moment you hear these things rock, music and gaming will never be same.
Its getting real boring say the same thing over and over. First rate on service and first rate on quality.
Before Gyration Inc. can compete in the Mouse &amp; Keyboard arena, they must learn to design products that are COMPLETELY in sync with Windows! I even took extra steps in downloading all drivers needed from the Gyration Website, but this slick and very design driven package still couldn't give an &quot;Ultra Performance&quot;. The Keyboard would sometimes read and sometimes not...and the mouse would force Windows to crash! It's too bad, I wanted it to work. I guess I should stick to the &quot;Old School Products&quot; with more experience.
Had never heard of Kilpsch before but sales rep. said That I would not be sorry if I got them!! (Kilpsch/THX 4.1 Promedia) He was RIGHT!! I had just purchased Altec Lansing 2100 two days earlier. I returned them with the intention of getting the Altec Lansing 621. Man, am I GLAD I got the Kilpsch 4.1!! The sound is WONDERFUL!! I am using them on my new Dell 8250 with the Soundblaster Card. My computer area would not allow me to place the rear speakers behind me. I placed them on the floor to the left and right side of my computer desk. They still sound GREAT!! BY,BY Altec Lansing!! You have been beat!!
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
My only complaint with this car charger is that the connection to the ipod is very tight compared to my other car charger. hopefully the tiny prongs don't break off.
I had never heard of V-MODA vibe earbuds. I did not know what to think... so, i read some reviews. Some reviews disliked them completely. While others (who knew that head phones - especially earbuds - need to be used awhile so the mechanics can 'seat' themselves) said after the break in period were "FANTASTIC!"I concur with the latter of those two groups. I am so glad i trusted savvy people's opinions! Two great benefits to buying (for me) are these: 1) my Creative Zen:W has taken on the position of the master of music! I loved my 'W' for it's beautiful video aspects but now that i have earbuds that blow the ones that came with the Zen:W way out of the water! I CAN HEAR EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! 2) My music is better, because now i can hear details that i never knew were there. So you might know what type of music i listen to: Benny Goodman - Mozart - Sex Pistols - Beastie Boys - Deftones and everywhere between.I am just a guy, my abilities are normal, and my knowledge is 'run of the mill' but i feel these earbuds are better than the Bose earbuds (which i owned for a week before i got my V-Moda's in the mail). And, every story you've read from satisfied customers about two day shipping are correct.Thank you for your time.
worked fine when originally installed but dead 2 weeks later. the last recycled cartridge I had worked great for quite some time but I couldnt remember where I bought it. This one is probably not out of ink but clogged after sitting idle for 2 weeks. tried cleaning via print properties but still not printing anything legible.
I get so tired of people whining about noise on small sensor cameras. "OMG, it is noisier than my 30D/D80/etc." Hmm...what was your first clue? Perhaps that the same number of pixels are being stuffed on a sensor that is almost an order of magnitude smaller in surface area?!?!?The MP race is stupid, but so are most consumers. I would have preferred that Leicasonic made this a 7MP camera with really high dynamic range and able to shoot high ISO. But they didn't...because consumers want big MP numbers.This camera is unique because it is native 16x9. That changes the way you frame and shoot. At least it has for me. This also gives you very good manual control over things. And being able to shoot RAW is a big deal to me. I got hooked on that with my D70. And speaking of that D70, I just sold it because I am happier with the images I'm getting out of my D-Lux 3. Yes, they can be noisier, but I also can fit the Leica in my pocket. The best camera is the one you'll have with you to get the shot. This beast is a very good compromise between portability and performance. You can't have it all. Where would you put it?
I was so very happy with this product. It was very easy to install and has worked perfectly.
I loved the functions of the bag BUT it's not the same as the pictures here..actually it's ugly. i had to return it back and order to black color!
This camera is good if you are looking for an inexpensive underwater camera. There are a lot of features and the low light feature is really useful. The pictures do turn out pretty grainy but what do you expect when you are using features. All in all, I really like it.
The headphones never worked from day one. The TV out works fine and the base station light comes on but the headphones never made a peep. Unfortunately, I did not open the box until after one year had passed, so I don't think Sennheiser will help me out.
I would have given a 5 but the picture of ds charger is not the same charger I have received. It's not built from Nintendo but another 3rd party. I think that it works good and it's affordable. I have a DS lite btw.
I'm not going to get into why one would want this specific type of filter - there are books on the subject that will go into a lot more detail - here is one example - there are many: The Photographer's Guide to Filters (Photographers Guide).I will comment on the quality of this product. B+W filters are made in Germany. Germany is consistenly one of the best producers of high end glass and optics. I have been told the reason the quality of these filters is better than most is that they don't make them as separate units, but instead they build a cylinder of glass and cut each filter off of it. Consistent quality. Screw ring is hard metal, so it is very difficult to strip the threads. I have messed up the threads on cheaper brands by accident.In my experience, buying filters falls into the category of you get what you pay for. Cheaper brands are out there, but if you want a very high quality filter, that is durable and consistent with what you want to achieve with it... you can't go wrong with B+W filters.Be sure to choose the right size - for example, Nikon prints the size on the back of the lens cap.
It came to my house real fast, and I,m really pleased with the prouct.thank youMike Macomber
The product works amazingly underwater, what a cool thing to have, especially in the summer, or to use on vacations at the beach!
Bought this last year (2006) at a local electronics store. I thought that for the price I'd at least get a decent CD player. Wrong. It wouldn't play about half of my home-burned CD's. I tried using the tape player and after about two or three tapes it started eating them. Didn't try the turntable, but I wasn't about to trust my vinyl to it. After about a year of relatively light playing of CD's suddenly it decided to quit, without opening so I could get my CD's out (it didn't play and it didn't open). Ruined an Iron Butterfly CD trying to get the CD drawer open, but I finally got it open. With a crowbar and a hammer. Felt good, but needless to say the player was not able to continue operation.Took it to the store, they didn't do anything, so I told them I'd never go back there again and just threw it in their dumpster. Kept the speakers though; they might actually work for a while longer.I wouldn't trust this player or this brand as far as I could throw them. Which was a fair distance.Into the dumpster.
5 STARS because this is a great program.I had once over 200 tapes.But by using this program i got rid of all of them.Also the sound is great for listening to music.Also there are also other great software.
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!
The Garmin Nuvi 270 GPS is truly a good product and Amazon is a truly good seller and I highly recommend them them over EBAY any day.
I love the look of my Sky Blue Abbey nubuck cover, but the nubuck is getting awfully dirty and I've only had it a few months. It's starting to get black in the clasp area where it gets touched a lot. However, the hard plastic insert that the Visor snaps into really protects it. I just think it's going to look so ugly in a few months I'll have to buy a new one.
The differance between, night and day, this joy stick and your keyboard, I did use the keyboad for awhile , but the joy stick made it better
I have 2 of these (one for each car) that I use with my IPOD. Very reliable, no static, stays locked on the selected station with no problem. I would recommend this unit to anyone.
My new Presto cooker is fantastic! It has a super-flat exterior bottom surface that heats so quickly on my glass top electric stove--exactly what I was looking for.
I was looking for a decent pair of closed headphones to wear around the house while not traveling around. I use these at my desk and the ambient noise blockage is great, although Shure's line of IEM's does a much better job. At first i did not like the sound of these as much as my E3c's but as I had worn them around and broke them in a bit I found they actually started to sound less thin and more full bodied.I had been listening to these headphones for a week and was a little disappointed that they did not beat my E3c's in any musical category when driven through my Ipod shuffle. I was expecting much better sound out of these phones than with my Shure's. Anyway i finally plugged these puppies into my Onkyo home theater receiver and was taken back by the sound they produced. Finally the bass reproduction was thick and tight, (not overwhelming, just there)drums pounding in my head, and the mids pulled through carrying the vocals and symbols in and around my head, the trebles were much better than with the E3c's and let the sound of the guitar pick tickling my Tympanic Membrane but not as bright as I would have liked. I'll round up the pros and cons.Pros:1: The coiled cable is great for sitting a distance away from your source, such as a receiver.2: Sound reproduction (flat and even frequency response). Noise blockage is also phenomenal for a closed headphone minus active sound cancellation.3: I picked these headphones up (refurbished) off of an amazon listed store for $63 after the cost of priority shipping which makes me even happier for the quality they provide.4: These also are constructed very sturdily and are comfortable to wear for enduring periods of time.5: Great for all genres i have tested so far. Amazing jazz, heavy metal, rock, rap, dance, techno, reproduction. Incredible for heavy metal rock especially because you can feel the drums and here the guitars shredding solo at the same time with good separation.Cons:1: Sometimes a little muddy on the bottom end and a bit light weighted at the upper ranges.2: plastic body feels brittle and fragile at times, although has not yet been a problem.3: These take a while to burn in and until then they sound like little tiny speakers. (Best advice... Be Patient!)4:Ipod/ MP3 players have not been able to drive these phones correctly so far. They feel thin when in such portable sources and probably could benefit from a portable headphone amp despite of their relatively low impedance.Other than for the few beefs i have with the product, it is great for the price, i don't think any other can on the market can beat this in a performance to price ratio even if the price was higher than what i paid. Got these directly from Buzmart for 63 dollars after priority shipping and could have spent less if i had not puchased priority shipping. For the price, they were steal. This is a five star upgrade I recommend to anyone looking for a great headphone at an astounding price.
I recently bought this DVD player (although not from here, I got it at buy.com for 100 dollars cheaper) and I am very happy with the player. Picture and sound quality is wonderful. The only downside I have seen is that the remote is not backlit and there is no disk eject button on the remote. Other than this it is great. Worth the money. It is easily one of (if not the) best DVD players in this price range.
I bought this camera in October 2003 and was very impressed, it truly was an awesome camera. I even felt so good about it that I wrote a review. Now, 3 months later I am regretting my decision to buy the s5000. In December 2003, shortly before Christmas the camera began stuttering into playback mode while I was shooting. I immediately became concerned because about 6 months ago I owned a Fuji 3800 that did the same thing before it progressed to turning itself off and becoming generally unusable. So when this started happening with the s5000 I immediately dug out my warranty card and shipped the camera back to Fuji for repairs. I have yet to receive any word of it from Fuji. It strikes me as being too coincidental that both Fuji digitals I have owned in the space of a year have had the same problem. I never exposed them to extreme weather, they were never dropped, I treated them very well. I guess I should have learned my lesson after the 3800 but I work in a photo lab and we use all Fuji equipment and I can say with confidence that they make very high quality lab products. I thought I just got a lemon and it wouldn't happen again. Well I was wrong. I just wanted to let you all know about this potential problem so you don't end up in the same boat as I am: $800 and two cameras out the window in less than a year. For your own sanity, remember to register your camera and keep your warranty info! Or better yet, spring for the Olympus c750 and show Fuji that poor quality doesn't sell.FEB 10, 2004 UPDATE: Got the camera back from Fuji on Jan. 27th, is is now feb. 10th and the camera has died yet again. Two weeks! I am sending the camera back and requesting a replacement this time. I strongly suggest people use caution before purchasing digital cameras from Fuji. They do not care about the life of the camera, they only care about the sale. When I called to ask for the replacement they told me I could get a refurbished model. I did NOT pay for a refurbished model, and they will give me a NEW one before I am through. I am also telling all of my customers at work not to buy Fuji cameras because of their poor quality. Please use caution!
Not a bad unit for the price. I've seen better units that cost more, and worse units that cost the same. Overall decent value
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.....
can't believe the ease of use. third dvd we own. easier than the cheap basics with great resolution,clarity. in sync with our samsumg lcd(which we did not expect)very happy with our purchase
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.
This card is awful. I have a 3 megabit cable connection, however when using this card, I can only download files at about 20 kilobytes/second as opposed to 300+ on my other cards.
pdx 1.1000 is a great amp. Powers two of my 10" type-x subs flawlessly. The sub system is very loud, clean, and not distorted. Plan on buying another pdx 1.1000
Nice addition to our kitchen, radio reception not bad considering, and the sound naturally is a little shy on bass, but good considering the size. It's certainly better than having a radio sitting around on the countertops.
I owned the original 5GB and the bought the 10GB version when available, I had been a minidisc user for many years. I have a 2000 cd collection and was carrying 20-30 discs every time I travelled; now I carry none, just a 'fits in my shirt pocket' IPod.Transferring songs is a snip with Firewire. I use the device as a hard drive and just drag and drop songs onto it, very easy, takes just seconds.The quality is excellent, the sound is excellent, especially through the superb Endymion headphones ER6's - I rarely have to have the volume full up even when listening on the subway, the interface is excellent, in fact the IPod is just ...excellent.I use it nearly every day and rarely have a probem. The only one being that every now and then (very rarely) it 'locks up', easily solved by pressing the Menu+Play button for a few seconds.Most of the cons have now been addressed by Apple, ie Remote Control, Windows compatibility, loadness(?) and its cheaper, (but not cheap). I have been using 'walkmans' for nearly 20 years none have even come close to this.
I bought this transmitter for my daughter's birthday and it broke off in the cigarette lighter the first time it was used. It also blew the fuse. I would look for another brand with the same features.
As with any Canon EOS camera or accessory, outstanding product. Well made and fully functional with my EOS 5D, MkII, EOS D30 and D40. Very reasonably priced. You will not be dissapointed.
It appears that Amazon is really trying to push the Wharfedale label. They are about the only moderately upscale speakers that they sell, and the Amazon official reviews are gushing with praise for them. I just bought a pair and have some comments.1) A practical comment. It's a pain to get these delivered from Amazon. Make sure that the phone number in your user profile is up to date, or they'll end up sitting on a shipping dock with some local shipper (not UPS in my case) who won't know what to do with them.2) These are quite nice looking speakers. We've got this sort of art deco thing going in our living room, and these complement the whole design very well. Having said that, lots of companies are putting out good looking speakers in this price range (not at Best Buy, but look around online a bit.) If you dig the specific design (as we did), then that's a big bonus for these speakers since they are attractive.3) They do sound pretty good. I'm not sure if the gushing reviews from Amazon are warranted, but if you're replacing a pair of lame bookshelf speakers (which I was) with these, you'll definitely notice the difference. Especially in the bass which is something that the reviewers tend to harp on. Perhaps compared to top of the line speakers, they have weak bass, but compared to what most people have hooked up, they're quite sufficient. I'm currently using a piddly Yamaha receiver that I bought just out of college to run them and, even with that, they're pretty nice (I may update later when I get the Denon one I just ordered up and running.)4) The biwiring hoopla may or may not be overdone. I don't want to take a stand on this, but some other sites that I've checked out have either said that its a scam (buy twice the expensive audiophile wire and maybe two amps!!) or that it only matters in very specific situations. I tried to biwire them and couldn't really notice any difference. However, that's not necessarily these speakers, but may relate to the overall practice of biwiring. Biwiring seems to be like wine appreciation; some people rave about certain wines with all sorts of fancy verbiage (e.g. "soundstage", etc. in the case of audiophiles) while the rest of us stand back and say "Nice wine" (or nice speakers in this case.)...
I just got my Palm Tungsten C about two days ago and it's great. I was in the loacal mall and tried the WIFI feature and found some &quot;Hot Spots&quot;. I was on the net in less than 2 clicks.
Considering these are averaging around $12-20 on amazon they really are super cheap. Also for that price they provide the deepest bass of any earbud I've ever heard under $80. The main problem is they just dont last. Over the last 4 years I've gone thru probably 5 pairs of these things. So yes less than 12 months average life span and I use these exclusively at the gym. So they get maybe 5-6 hours use per week and after lets call it 40 weeks they are done, usually one ear bud shorts out due to weak wiring. Now Im not saying after 200-300 hours use they stop. No. Im sure part of it is that I dont take pristine care of them. That is wrapping them around my mp3 player and throwing them in my bag at the gym when Im done. However, no matter how careful I am the longest pair maybe lasted a year and a few months and the shortest maybe 6-7 months. Why do I keep coming back? Honestly the sound is that good. They usually qualify for free shipping if you get two pair and exceed the $25 price point total. Thats what I just did. I got two for like $26. I figure that should last me a good 18 months and for the sound quality I figure its worth $1.50 a month. Besides at $13 a pair and even now buying a total of 6-7 pair Im still not at the price of one pair from Bose or Dre.Might seem like a lot of criticism for a 4 star overall rating. As long as any prospective buyer has their eyes open and expects these to last just a year I do recommend these. If you like Bass, which I do especially when working out at the gym, these cannot be beat. I wish they lasted twice as long even if they doubled the price. As is I think I found the solution; just buy two pair at a time.
I have had my SD 3900 since 1993, and it has performed perfectly. It has never broken down or needed a single repair. I own DVDs from the UK, Germany, Australia, Japan and Korea it played all of the with no problem (once I punched in the correct code for Region 0 playback).Two minor nitpicks -- occasionally, DVD-Rs will jam the player, requiring the disc be ejected. However the DVD-Rs play just fine after being reinserted. Also, pausing/reviewing/fast-forwarding and then returning to the play mode might occasionally create a slight sync discrepancy between the sound and image. Most people probably won't notice it since it is so slight.
Like most people, I was lured to the Gmini XS200 by its low price and massive storage. When I loaded my music files and started experimenting with the player I noticed some of the problems people have mentioned in previous reviews. First, the player seems to occasionally shut-off when quickly skipping through tracks. This is a bit annoying, especially since any changes made during your current session are LOST. I recommend shutting down the player frequently when you are building a playlist(save playlist before shutting down). I had over 100 of my favorite songs added to a new playlist when my player shut down. When I restarted the player the playlist didn't exist :( Definitely frustrating. The other problem was trying to figure out how to create a playlist. The directions are a little confusing. The main thing to remember is that you need to be in the Browser folder to edit and save the playlist. You'll have to experiment to get it right.Bottom line! It gets the job done if you're on a budget. If you plan on using the player in your car, you may want to consider an iPod. There are tons of car stereo accessories made specifically for the iPod. I've got my Gmini connected to an Aiwa deck with a front auxiliary input and it works good, but it would be nice to have the ability to control the player through the deck(available with iPods).
Love it! It is such an easy way to take the music I love to the gym, tanning, working outside and in the car!
Originally I was thinking of getting a $100 piece, but I am quite happy to get this for a dirty cheap price.It's a great piece to listen to APE format songs on my desktop.Cons: no volume control, only works for windows.
I used these to replace my speakers in my camper because the ones that were in it blew. it doesn't have a high end stereo in it but these speakers worked awesome. i would not hesitate to buy these speakers again. Pyle seems to make a pretty good product with out the high cost.
After using a trackball at work, I was inspired to buy one of these well over a decade ago.The trackball continued reliable and, most importantly, easy to use, through several incarnations of Windows without any compatibility issues (after all, it is a Microsoft product).The programmable buttons were a cinch to set up for different applications, and I had no problem at all using it for web browsing, office applications, or audio editing. For graphics, though, I would have chosen a tablet with pen... but couldn't justify the expense of the one I wanted (over $500.00).So I stayed with the trackball.The only nag I had was that the ball would lose its free rotation and eventually stick. The cause was the build-up of assorted detritus on the small bearings. A stiff toothbrush did the trick, followed by aerosol to clear out the dust. The ball occasionally needed cleaning, but a wipe with a non-stick silicone wipe restored it to perfection.Over the years I must have put in tens of thousands of hours of use but I never experienced RSI or physio problems from it. Once, I considered buying a standby... left it too late, for Microsoft had taken it off their catalog. Now, I wish I had, for recently it finally gave up the ghost. The fault lay with the cable; it had flexed one time too many and either one of the conductors inside it, or the connection to the circuit board inside the trackball, was shorting intermittently. At the time, I could find no repair or replacement parts worth considering. So now, I'm making do tolerably well.Would I buy another one? Yes, if the price was right.Sadly its reputation has forced up the price to ridiculous levels. Likewise all Microsoft Trackballs, apparently.One of these ** Brand New ** might be worth up to $100 (going on 5 times the original price) at a pinch, but certainly no higher than that. It's not a fine example of folk art or early 20th century American impressionist. Its value is in practicality, not in rarity.I have no idea why Microsoft took it off the product list ... but the company has not been noted for an abundance of common sense.There are other trackballs on the market that are good substitutes for this model and probably don't have the same sticky problem.Logitech has several excellent alternatives and the price is still, umm, right at between $21 and $50. Go for one of those unless you are like Microsoft (more dollars than cents....)Four stars because of the stickiness. Value for money = 1, because the system does not allow Zero.
The Coolpix functioned well until about 10 months into ownership, when the lens mechanism failed and the display shows only a "System Error" message. I suspect that because the unit designs to force the lens against the lens cap, some damage occurs through frequent use if you fail to remove the lens cap before turning the camera on. This is a definite design defect. Although I loved the camera for 10 months, and frequently used it instead of my Canon EOS 10D, this design defect basically sinks this unit as defective from the get-go. Avoid.However, in this edit of my review, I was able to fix the problem later by continuing to cycle the camera through a lens opening and closing and by forcing the retraction of the lense. (I know it is hard to explain.) Finally, the software matched the machinery and the system error vanished. What a hassle, but it saved sending the camera back.
Best bang for the buck. Essential for long flights. The jet roar is one of the most fatiguing things about air travel. By canceling it out you win an extra day at each end. This alone justifies the purchase price. They 100% cancel loud office computers, but only ~80% cancel jets - but this does make a huge difference to how well you survive a long trip. They do not cancel out screaming children or irritating loud neighbours. The sound quality is excellent, but is not quite up to pro level reference headphone standards. They lack real punch in the bass. My AKG K240s are clearly better for sound quality alone, but they cost more without the fancy noise canceling stuff. I will never travel again without them.
I returned this item!!! You had sent me a second one which I did not request and said you were going to charge me for it even though I had refused the UPS delivery and had it returned !!! I told you and requested you acknowledge your error which you did NOT do!! Now acknowledge this one!!
Small, light and neat. Number pads only at top of keyboard. Really nice to get rid of wires. May not be suitable for people who like to pound their keyboard.
This filter certainly helps even out the light in the photo. Looks to be about 1 stop. Wish I knew about the Cokin filter holder at the time. Live and learn.
I've had this LCD for about 1 month now and I absolutely love it. Set up was easy; less than 45 min from box to wall. Picture is bright, clear, and vivid. You can't go wrong w/ this one. I also own 2 Sharp LCD's and wasn't sure if I should purchase another brand. But, I'm glad I did. For the price you can't beat it. I'm also ordering the Toshiba Regza 47HL167 and can't wait to get it. I can't figure out why there are some negative feedbacks on this one...It's an awesome LCD. READ THE MANUAL BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO DO THE SET UP...this will avoid confusion....I'm not really a tech savy person, so If I can set this one up...anyone can!!! (I'm still confused as to why one reviewer wrote that it took them hours to do the set up?) That one has me puzzled...
Those considering buying this unit should check out the official Creative forums first. It appears a large number of people are receiving units which are either DOA (Dead on Arrival) or die shortly thereafter. I personally have gone through three dead units from 3 different vendors, all with the same symptoms. Too bad, this would otherwise be a great unit.
I especially like the zoom - it's like having a zoom and macro all in one. The stabilization feature works well. There's lots of features, so I still am exploring the depth of features. Would buy this one again.
I like the sound of these speakers. They were exactly what I wanted for my laptop. I am not an audiophile by any means but the sound to me is amazing for the price.Cons: I don't like how you have to unplug them to turn them off. That is all the cons I can think of at the moment.
flash is very weak and pictures that are not closeups are blurry and grainy and the battery life is so weak that you can not rely on it. I can barely get 1 hour of shooting maybe 40 pictures so make sure you buy at least a second battery. The LCD is visually only good for shooting in daylight. I bought this as a second camera to put in my pocket, but am getting rid of it and look for something better.
I bought these headphones because my other headphones had died on me. So far, these headphones have wonderful sound quality. Some people, I have seen, have complained about them being too tight. I am petite so maybe that makes it different for me, but I think they are great. I like the little bit of tightness because I use my headphones while working outside and its nice to have something to block out the sound of machines.If you are like me, you probably didn't read the box very well. The cord for the headphones is about 19.5 feet! I ended up rolling a good hunk of it up and securing it with a pony tail to limit the size. I suppose this size is good if your using the headphones for watching TV but for walking around it could get cumbersome (unless you do what I did, but be prepared to look a little bit nerdy).I'm not sure what the attachment is called, but these headphones come with something you can pop on to the hook up end to make the fit larger.I saw someone comment that the picture looks nothing like the product. Maybe Amazon has changed the picture since that comment, or maybe that person commented on the wrong thing. The picture of the Philips SHP2500 headphones with the very large ("surround sound" I call it) ear caps is accurate.
I bought this camcorder 10 days before.Earlier I had Panasonic PV DV800. I returned that one because I wasn't happy about video quality.I liked TRV 730.Pros :Day light video quality is superb. Except night time it is not quite good. Mega Pixel digital photo is quite satisfactory.USB support is very useful. You can just connect to computer and your camcorder will become virtual disk. It is pretty sleek and data transfer is fast.Cons.Memory is just 4 MB. I could hardly take 5 photos with high resolution. Separate Battery charger could be better. At night time even there is plenty of light, picture seems little dark.Final Word:There are many DV camcorder cheaper than this one. I will still recommend this based on quality. I found this digital 8 better than other DV's. Overall this is best bet.
I replaced my old Palm Zire 72 Stylus with this ballpoint pen stylus. Fits perfectly, good quality and it's great to have a pen to jot information down. I have to admit though, that at times, I forget I can use it as a pen. :-) I'd recommend this product.
I don't know how to explain my disappointment with this product, I read good reviews and expected that I would be receiving a quality product, I got less then I bargained for.My initial reaction was to how comfortable they sit in my ears, and to how stylish they look, definitely an incredible job in this department. The sound quality on the other hand, was nothing sort of disastrous. The bass sounds extremely muffled, and overdone. The midrange and highs might as well not exist, and this was after a burn in. To make it worse, a few hours ago I noticed a crackling sound coming out of the right bud, prevalent on multiple devices, I could only conclude it was a defect.Not only was the sound extremely underwhelming, but these buds broke after only a few hours of use, they never even left my desk. To make it worse, V-Moda want me to pay for shipping costs to return their defective product. Not impressed.
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.
Friends of ours have a fire pit and we have had many wonderful evenings sitting around the fire talking and laughing into the night so I decided that we needed one as well and couldn't be happier with my purchase.I wanted a unit with a grill grate included and something that was a bit deeper than some of the shallow 'bowl' styles I'd seen at local department/home stores. This fire pit fills the bill in all regards.Amazon always pleases with their wonderful service and quick shipping. Received the fire pit in 3 days and couldn't wait to get home and assemble it.Assembly was a breeze and the resulting fire pit is sturdy and very well made. Having read in another review that sand was required, I had a bag waiting. Put the pit together, started a fire and had an absolute blast roasting marshmallows and making S'mores with a great group of friends. Although it was 33 degrees outside we had a ball sitting around the fire's warm glow.Highly recommend this fire pit!
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.
A good quick solution to using my strong tripod directly without a panhead. I used this to put a binocular "parallelogram adaptor" onto the tripod.
The unit arrived quickly, and setup was a breeze... plug into outlet, plug into computer.I like the pulsing yellow strip on the front. It's helpful for knowing when the unit is active because this thing is completely silent. Doesn't vibrate on the desktop either.
"I 've had these speakers for little over a month now and they are Great! I tested out Logitech z-2300's and was not impressed due to too much bass, lack of mid ranges, and short sat cables. Besides logitech is known for great PC mice and keyboards. NOT high quality PC speaker systems. At least not to me!So, I found out about Klipsch(known for making speakers for over sixty years). I believe I've made a good decision to purchase their PC speakers. My games, music, DVDs (movies) roar to life using these speakers. I listen to a variety of music from R&R;, R&B;, Classical, and Blues. I love the rich and deep bass. Not hard or thumping bass. I set the Main Volume to 10 percent high and keep the sub volume at the notch or a little lower (My Windows volume is set at 50 percent high) and ITS still Loud! Rocks my home! Also, like having controls on main sat for bass and volume to adjust sound. BTW I was able to get speakers while they were on sale!!!!!I want to point out that I am using a Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fata1lty Pro sound card and; using the SB software I am able to adjust my tremble and EQ settings etc. Having a high end sound card really brings out the full sound of these speakers! Highly recommend getting a high quality SC to go with speakers!!!THX certified is another plus! I have one speaker on my desk and the other speaker on a bookshelf. Speaker wire is long enough to go behind my desk and wall to reach my bookshelf.One final thought: There are many good reviews and not so good reviews about the Klipsch Promedia system. There have been some defective products but that should not reflect on the hundreds/thousands of klipsch speakers that are EXCELLENT! I believe that these speakers can give you many years of listening enjoyment--providing that you take "excellent" care of them!!PS. Others have mentioned that On/Off switch is not in a good place due to it being on the sub. I recommend using a Indoor Plug-In Switch ( Cooper Wiring Devices-- [...]) that can be used to power on and off the sub/speakers. This switch is plugged right into your surge protector etc (DO not plug the switch into a wall outlet! You just might have a power surge and fry your sub/speakers). Just flip the switch--- problem solved!!! Good night !
In the late 1990s I purchased an NHT Super Center and 4 NHT Super One satellite speakers. Back then, owing largely to an amazing Stereophile review, these (well, the satellite) speakers were considered an exceptional value. I auditioned many speakers at the time and found myself agreeing with the consensus that the NHTs sounded as good as speakers that cost quite a bit more money. I was very happy with the Super Ones and somewhat happy with the Super Center. I use these speakers almost exclusively for movies; the Super Ones worked great with everything I played but the Super Center didn't sound as good...let's say a bit 'muffled' or 'muddy', especially if I turned the volume up pretty high, compared to the sound I got from the satellites. I ran sound tests ranging from pink noise to frequency sweeps, etc... and there was clearly something 'muddy' about the center channel compared to the satellites. I was still happy with it, but not totally wowed like I was with the satellites.A couple of my Super One speakers over time developed problems, probably through no fault of their own but rather from being bumped off their stands and dropping to the floor. I also decided to go for a better sounding center channel. So I replaced all my NHT Super One speakers with the NHT N3-B Classic Three series in December, 2009.I'm happy with the N-3B Classic Three bookshelf speakers. My subjective impression is that they sound a bit better...let's say 'fuller' and less muffled than the old speakers, but I have absolutely no objective measurements to verify this. They have no problem handling loud volumes from my Onkyo TX-SR805 amplifier. The new center channel is unquestionably better than the Classic Center.These speakers cost a lot more than the Super-1 series (I paid $350 a piece for the Classic Three whereas the Super 1s were about $150 in the late 90s). It's possible that there is something else available now for the same price that sounds as good or better, and I didn't properly audition anything else (that is, I didn't try any other speakers in my own theater). I am satisfied that these are worth the money I paid for them, though.The only complaint I have about these speakers is the glossy finish. I have a dedicated theater room which is completely dark when we're watching a movie, and the more reflective glossy finish can be annoying. It's easy to fix by covering the offending glossy spot, but I would prefer the speakers to have a matte finish.
Awesome camera.. I changed to SD 800IS from Powershot A400. Low light pictures are amazingly good. Canon truly rocks.. I would say go and get one for yourself..
This is the third (and best) option I have tried to listen to my ipod in my vehicles. First, I tried Sony's cassette adapter (my Toyota has a factory tape deck). It worked well for a while, but then started to create a loud electronic "popping" sound, which I believe was caused by the head on the tape player being magnetized by the adapter. Next, I went the FM transmitter route via a unit called iRock, but the low number of transmittable frequencies was an issue, as well as a low output level, which caused you to have to turn up your stereo so loudly that you got a lot of hiss, even with the ipod turned to full volume. So, after doing some research, I tried this unit. Very good sound quality, and the dock connecter eliminates battery life concerns (my 20gb ipod isn't so great on the length). 3 presets, with the whole frequency band available is great, as well. I would recommend this as the best option for anyone that doesn't want to spend 3-4 times as much plus installation for a hard wired ipod interface.
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.
Very disappointed. I have had many ear buds lose sound on one side after awhile but I just pulled mine out of the package and the sound is almost non-existent on one side. Total crap.
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 connected my Macbook Pro to the TV to watch online shoes and movies on my TV flat screen and it works great. The quality is really good.
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.
These Nikon Binoculars are the best anyone can get for the money. Great resolution at lower light times out of doors. The t 10 power is just what you need to see up close and the 50 field of view is perfect for viewing moving objects. Nikon backs it up with a flat charge , too, on any repair you might need in the future.Nikon Action 10x50 Binoculars - Black
My friend has the expensive Bose version and it is good, but not worth the extra money. Also this one uses standard batteries so no problem is you are running low on power, just pickup a back of batteries. Overall works great on a plane, in a train, and even in an apartment with annoyingly loud upstairs neighbors.
Needed more RAM that was the same type as I already had installed. Because it works well, it gets 5 stars.
Remote has a switch that is OFF / INSTANT SHUTTER / 2 SECOND DELAY SHUTTER so you can control the behavior of its button. Handy little cradle allows it to snap onto camera strap if you want to carry it with you. I am using it with my Rebel XSi and it works great.
This pair of headphones is good value for the money. For those that complain about its tinny sound with no bass at all: When I first got this cans, I felt exactly the same way. Tinny sound, no bass at all. Basically I wasn't impressed at all. But that was before I gave them a burning in session. NO, I don't mean lighting your phones on fire but rather, playing them at above average volume for one or two days continously. Try leaving them with the cd player on repeat mode, at above average volume for 24-48 hours. But be careful not to turn the volume to the max, might spoil the phone. Use any kind of music you want. This loosens up the drivers of the phones. The phones will be able to respond better to sound/music from the audio source. Try listening to your phones after you've done the burning in session. You'll definitely notice a difference :D
I have bought and installed belt and screw openers for 20 years. They all work fine, but none hold a candle to this product. Installation takes minutes, yes, minutes, and setup is simple. The hardest part was running the electricity. I particularly like the learn mode. You turn on calibrate and press one button until it's high enough, press another until it's closed, then open and close it three times to learn the torque, and DONE! I did have one issue. The guy who installed my door mounted the right cable drum on the left and vice versa. I had to swap drums and spring direction, which took about an hour. With a screw or belt opener it pulls the door. This one turns the shaft so the springs and drums have to be set up to turn the same direction as the opener. No big deal to change, but since this was my first time I spent two hours trying to program the drive to run backwards before realizing there was nothing wrong with the drive - the idiot from Overhead Doors had installed my springs and drums backwards!When you are done you end up with NOTHING OVERHEAD. It's also quieter and much smoother on my 18 x 10 door than the belt or screw drives, which struggle with the weight. Great design.Make sure your door lifts by the cable winding onto the back of the drum as the door rises. Other wise you need to swap drums and reverse the springs. Not a big deal, just takes time winding the springs down and up again.One thing you do need is a couple of inches of shaft sticking past the drums or brackets - doesn't matter which side. If not, you could probably buy another coupler and mount it inline, but that would be a lot of effort.
This wifi gateway router technically 'works' but did not at all meet our ordinary domestic needs. We ultimately had to return it.
i purchased this unit to replace a similar usb mouse/keyboard combo that didn't work as well (the keys were too small and key layout too... unusual). the keys on this unit are of higher quality than similar units and have a pretty decent feel. the mouse pad works well. it may be worth mentioning that it does not appear to be a multi-touch mouse pad, out of the box. so far i am able to type rather long commands from a linux command line comfortably without missing keystrokes. my typical range of use is approximately 10-15 ft. with clear line of sight to the usb receiver. ubuntu linux recognized the hardware without issue. this is a bit larger than other units you might be considering for an HTPC... but i like the size and, having experience with smaller units, am very pleased with this one.
As noted in the first review, this printer is excellent value for money. Depending on your location, it may be more cost effective to order it from one of the Amazon vendors, depending on the shipping cost as some of them have it for [...][...]
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.
For $30, I've never had a better joystick. I started playing X-Wing Alliance and X3 with it, and it seems to be lasting pretty well during intense moments of combat where I pull up pretty hard.It doesn't hurt my hand, even after hours of use, so it's definitely an improvement over using the mouse for flight sims.It installs on its own because of plug and play, but you won't get all the features unless you install the drivers, which you can download or install with the disc.The only drawback was getting used to the twist feature, which I assume is for MechWarrior players. Twist makes you roll in flight sims, and it's extremely sensitive. I tried change some settings, but nothing really seemed to affect twist.After a few missions in X-Wing: Alliance, I quickly got used to twist and actually started liking it. Instead of holding down a separate button and turning to roll, it now became embedded in the flight experience, allowing me to avoid enemy fire more easily.Don't worry about breaking it; it will probably last several months before you finally break it, which is most certainly better than my last $100 joystick. So far, it has lasted dozens of missions and doesn't seem to have worn at all.
nothing but trouble speco is a terrible company to do bussiness with they refused to stand behind their product gave the excuse that amason is not an authorized seller so therefofe they would not honor the warranty come on give me a break amason is great though they gave me a complete refund
I bought one of these back in 2003 and it's been protecting my computer, monitor, wireless router and dsl modem ever since. Granted we don't lose power that often but the few times we have, this UPS did it's thing and kept me up and running without skipping a beat. Last year I had to replace the batteries but that was much cheaper than having to buy another UPS. Added a 22" LCD Wide screen flat panel monitor this year and the computer is running 2 gigs of ram on a 2.8ghz AMD athlon xp processor. All things considered, I can't give Belkin enough praise and if needed I'd purchase another UPS from them without hesitation.
It is excellent queit fan with 3 speed control in a good quality, which is exectly what I want. I love it so much!
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.
Great printer for the money! The only problem is if you print alot the ink jets get clogged and you need to clean them on a regular basis. Easy to operate and if you ever have to reinstall the driver it's pretty straight forward. I would deff. purchase another HP product like this one. I love the fact that you can make a copy with just the push of a button!
Please do not buy this: I bought it since it looked cute and cheap. It was one of my worst decisions ever. The mouse literally cannot catch/send singnal well and the pointer doesn't move!!
I ordered this from Amazon because it was cheaper than on Crucial's site plus I used free shipping and save some more money. I used Crucial's site though to download their program which reads your computer and tells you exactly what you have now and what is compatible with your computer. (By the way for those who complained that they thought they were getting one card of two gig, there it clearly says that it is two separate gig not one card)I then thought I had an issue because the computer was beeping and wouldn't turn on until I removed the old half gig of memory and just had the two new gig. I was about to rate this less than five star and decided to call Crucial first. Their technical support was very knowledgeable, nice and helpful. This, even though I told them that I bought it from Amazon rather than straight from them. The solution worked as he said it should.I wish all customer and tec support would go so smoothly.
This wired mouse is quite good and better than my past mouse, Apple's Mighty Mouse. My current screen resolution is 2560 x 1600 and this mouse it able to provide pixel by pixel feedback. For the price well worth it.
I am an avid photographer and scrapbooker.. I have wanted a smaller compact digital camera for a while now.. I am so happy with my purchase here.. I just came back from a ski trip to Colorado-- took this baby up 12,000 feet on the ski slopes with me-- it shot excellent pics in a snow blizzard as well as sunny days.. It's face detection option is amazing.. Just the right exposure and details are fantastic.. I chose this one rather than some of the 'newer' models- because of a faster shutter speed in between pics.. My kiddie subjects are not very patient waiting in between pics.. Neither am I for that matter.. Get it.. you wont be sorry!! Have fun!
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.
I admit that I am not an expert pertaining to inkjet printers but one does not need to be one to realize that the Epson C80 is an excellent printer. My Epson C80 prints perfectly clear colors as they are suppose to appear and it prints out extremely fast with virtually no noise. The added bonus is that it is inexpensive as compared to other printers. You definately will get more than your moneys worth if you purchase this printer.
There isn't much to say, the case is good and protects your telescope really well. The handling strap is really useful when transporting the telescope to your favorite viewing location. Thank You Orion, you guys (and gals) are amazing!
I had back luck with my last USB/SATA drive enclosure. I wish I would have tried this one the first time around. It's well-constructed and cool-looking. My last enclosure would occasionally drop off and become inaccessible from my PC. I would have to restart to unit to get it to show back up. I have had ZERO problems with this one. Oh, and the price is great too!
Upgraded from a 3X2" to this 9X12" is wonderful. No more oh my wrist hurting while trying to animate. The pressure sensitivity is fairly accurate. The surface is smooth so your nibs last a very long time. In all from what I had to this is great!
This is a comfortable and well-thought out strap. The quick-clips are really handy, as I usually leave the padded part of the strap off when I put my D300 in my Lowepro bag, to minimize bulk. The nylon loops are strong yet gentle on the camera's fixed steel loops, and more importantly on the body. I got this strap concurrently with my D300. Needless to say, my factory strap is still in the plastic.....
This is a wonderful product with the exception of a very annoying and lengthy lag in keyboard strokes. As I write this, If I were to stop typing for more than a second or two, it would take five to ten seconds of typing or twenty to thirty key entries for my keystrokes to start to be recognized. Reinstalling the drivers and software has no effect. Thus far Logitech has not addressed this issue. Contemplate the effect this would have on word processing.
I am a proud owner of a 30 GB ipod Video and so far its been great. Its not too big so it can be carried w/o any problems. The ear piece is nice and can get really loud. If your like me and own 100+ CD's and can not live with out them than this is for you. I put 9 GB of music in the first 2 weeks i had it. I really havent used the video but i will - ive been told you have to download a program that converts your videos so i will do that soon.I have found iTunes to be really useful and easy to use. I am organized as it is and already had the songs on my computer organized and they transferred like that to my iPod.One thing i found was that - when i first got it my brother placed 5GB of songs from his iTunes to my iPod, when i went to install iTunes on my computer and hooked up my iPod - it said it had to replace the songs in my iPod for my iTunes songs which was zero, so it cleared them and loaded the songs i placed. JUST a few days ago i was charging my iPod thru my usb port on my laptop and found that the songs my brother put on my iPod are still there and can be played on my computer, but not on my iPod - infact my iPod doesnt even read the songs. Besides that it works fine and have had zero problems with it.The only thing is that the battery life lasts up to 3-4 hours. The advertised 14 hours is only for standby battery life which it can do for about 10 hours.
the sound coming out of this headphone maybe good, but the fact that there are sticky glue on the ear pad right out of the box made this purchase worthless. didn't know sony would sell something with such bad build quality. I'm still trying to get rid of the glue without damaging headphone....
I was mistakenly sent this unit instead of the similar STI ED-50 Rex Plus alarm. They both have similar looking cases, they have the same alarm modes, same controls, same bark patterns. One difference is that the ED-50 has a detection range "up to 30 feet", while the Secure Dog has a detection range "up to 7 meters" (23 feet).I got this alarm to protect a blind corner. I set this up on a table inside of a sliding glass door, behind curtains. I hoped to protect the door and a door and window on an adjacent wall. Turning the sensitivity up, I was able to go out 16 feet. If I turned the sensitivity beyond this point, the unit became less sensitive, and would sometimes start barking uncontrollably, not stopping even after I left the area.I then tested how well it would guard the window. The window was about 10 feet down the wall, at about a 30 degree angle from the center of the unit. I tested by sneaking around the corner, simulating jimmying the window and going through. Sometimes it would start barking as I came around the corner, sometimes it wouldn't detect me until I was well into my simulated break-in, and several times I was able to complete the simulated break-in without it detecting me.Now given the stated range and 90 degree detection arc, it seemed like it should have detected me quite easily. So, I moved the unit into the garage where I would have an unobstructed line of sight, without moving leaves or animals potentially interfering with the test. I found that the setting that detected 16 feet through the glass and curtains was detecting 20 feet through just air. However, the ability to detect 45 degrees off the face was limited to very short range. The detection cone falls off rapidly as you move away from the unit, so it isn't so much a wedge as an egg-shape. At long distance, you have to be nearly directly in front of the unit to have it detect you.I will also note that the barking sounds MUCH more realistic when sitting on top of a washing machine. However, if it lets off more than a few barks, the repetitive nature of the bark pattern makes it quite apparent that it isn't a real dog.
these cables i received are a cheap chinese knockoff. although they do work they are cheaply made and am wondering for how long. As the saying goes "you get what you pay for" but this is nothing less than false advertising.
When these are working, they work well. They appeared to be very sturdy. The wires, in fact, seemed a bit thick and tended to retain their shape, standing at strange angles instead of draping down. I used them daily for three months, at which point the contact at the audio plug went bad and the signal to one of the buds began cutting out.
I bought this fan to replace the old fan in my Dell PC power supply. The other reviews were right: the fan is LOUD. However the fan also moves more air compared to the one it replaced in my PC power supply. The fan evacuates so much air from the PC enclosure that the other thermostatically controlled enclosure fan has yet to turn on! The second fan used to come on and off all the time to keep the computer enclosure temperature down.The fan was packaged in just a yellow bubble mailer. At first I thought this packaging was a bit basic but I actually like that there was no additional unnecessary retail packaging which would have gone straight in the recycling.
I have tried several different types of earphones, buds, etc. These are by far the most comfortable and have great sound quality.
After over a year my son still regards this as the best gift he has ever received. He still finds new ways to use and enjoy it, and it has become a platform for still other gifts. It's truly "the gift that keeps on giving"!
I previously had a Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 which I returned. I brought home the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision. I stood around the webcam section of the store for almost 30min trying to decide if I wanted the QuickCam Fusion or this QuickCam Ultra Vision. The difference was $30.00 (Fusion=$99, Ultra Vision=$129). I decided to get the latter because of a few things written on the shiny box:1. "Unsurpassed image quality through 5 precision engineered lens elements."2. on the back side of the box shows "Snapshot button" and "Quick Video preview button" (the Fusion only has the former).Aside from the two points above and the physical looks of the webcam, I don't believe there are any other differences with the cheaper QuickCam Fusion. My reasoning was, ok.. so maybe the two points are really worth the extra $30.Installation:Installing is very easy. Always install the software before plugging the webcam. The QuickCam installation will ask you to check the internet for the latest version. It is the same as the LifeCam. The only difference or annoyance I see is that the LifeCam ask you to install the Microsoft Live Messenger. The QuickCam on the other hand is a little more subtle in that it senses any installed programs that you have already which you can see in the "Applications" section and you have the option to download the rest.Looks/Design/Function:Comparing this to the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000, the LifeCam looks much more of what a webcam should look like. The QuickCam Ultra Vision on the otherhand has a peculiar shape. It looks more like a salt/pepper dispenser or a cologne bottle. This is just my opinion since beauty is in the eye of the beholder say as far as looks are concerned. Functionality wise, it is much sturdier than the LifeCam VX-6000. You can tilt the webcam maybe around 60% of a 90 degree angle. Unlike the LifeCam VX-6000, it does not have a horizontal swivel. Personally this is very trivial as I would rather stay centered to the webcam or you can just slide it left to right or adjust via the QuickCam software. There is no privacy shutter or slide cover on the Ultra Vision unlike the Fusion, but you do have the software version of it which you can even assign a graphic file as your privacy cover. People watching your webcam stream will see a picture instead of a black screen with just a click of a mouse.Video/Still Picture Quality:Obviously, the video portion is much better than the LifeCam VX-6000 or the QuickCam Fusion. The "Rightlight 2" techonology works well which the Fusion uses also. The focus is fixed. In a way, I seem to like the fixed focus so I don't have to fiddle with the focus adjust dial that the LifeCam VX-6000 has. One less thing to worry about. Snapshot quality goes to the LifeCam VX-6000 in that the QuickCam Ultra Vision has a problem with taking snaphots that are over 960x720. Almost all the pics have these horizontal lines appearing as anomalies with anything higher (ie 1.3mp 1280x960, 2.0mp 1600x1200, etc, etc). Hopefully Logitech can fix this with a software update. As of now, 12/27/2006, the latest QuickCam version 10.4.0.1401 has this problem.Extra Features:Hands down the Logitech QuickCam software package outshines the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000. The QuickCam software can easily use it's video effects (avatar and face accessories on most of the video chat programs, while the LifeCam video effects (Dashboard) seems to only be enabled with Microsoft Live Messenger. Video capture is saved on WMV format. You can easily import and capture video using the webcam on a 3rd party video editor and save them as AVI if you want to though.I would have rated this product a 3.75 Stars actually since there is a problem with taking snapshots at high resolutions (horizontal lines appearing) and Logitech needs to get this fix. I would have to say though that this problem could just be my webcam and I might have to get it exchanged. Aside from that, the feedback quality of the video on the webcam is great! So I rounded the rating to 4 Stars.If you are contemplating on getting the Fusion or the Ultra Vision, they are both good webcams, the former would be around $30 cheaper, the latter obviously has slightly better picture and an extra feature button. The Ultra Vision larger and heavier. The software it comes with (QuickCam) is basically the same. It depends if you're willing to spend extra just for these few differences.
Worked really well but broke twice. Comes with a nice 1 year warrenty but make sure you don't send in your reciept without making a copy cause if you break it a second time, you still need the reciept. The bass is amazing but too much bending of the wire will cause one or both of the earphones to stop working so needs some taking care of.
PURCHASED THIS ITEM TO INSTALL A STEREO IN A 1998 CHEVY MALIBU....NOT ONE PART OF THIS KIT WORKED IN THE CAR EVEN THOUGH WHEN I PUT IN THE PARAMETERS OF WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AMAZON SAID THIS WOULD FIT.
I just recently got an iPod and I love it. It is great. I use it all the time. The only drawback is if you have a PC, you either need to buy a firewire/USB 2.0 cable or already have a firewire card installed on your machine. Other than that, I find this to be utterly amazing product. The iTunes software is great and it rips CDs and lets you import them to your iPod. If you love music as much as I do, get this. It'll be the best investment yet.
Just purchased and installed in my 2-Channel audio system, which includes the following:Conrad-Johnson MF2300 Amplifier (Mosfet) 200 watts per channelParasound P3 PreampWadia 170iDigital Link III DACMusic Hall Maverick SACDI researched power conditioners for approximately a month as my previous experience with a Monster Power Conditioner severely suffocated the dynamics of my speakers, while also putting a veil across them at the same time. After experimenting, it became apparent that the conditioner couldn't handle the amp.Since then, my amp has been directly connected to the wall outlet, while the rest of the system was connected to a cheap Audio Research extension strip. After looking at Panamax, PS Audio, Furman, Richard Gray, etc. I was sold on the LACK of promises this company has made regarding this product. They don't promise a wider sound stage, a quieter background, or generally better sound from you speakers once their conditioner is hooked up to your system. Instead, they offer protection and are UL, FCC, and CSA approved.So, this conditioner offers peace of mind, but does it suffocate the life out of your music? In my case, absolutely not. Does my 2-Channel sound better? Nope. And I guess that's the point, it simply does what it's supposed to without any gimmicks or promises. My system sounds the same, and I'm fine with that because that's what I wanted a conditioner to do...simply protect and condition.For those interested, power draw from all five components running is 17% of the maximum 100% power draw. No subwoofer connected.
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
I resisted providing a review of this camera for about 2 months now in order to make sure everything was as I would like it. I can now say that this camera is a great choice for those that are looking for a trade-off between ultra-compact, and long-zoom SLR. I recently took it to a Black Eyed Peas concert that was in the evening. The pictures I took at 12x zoom were really good. The large screen is perfect for sharing with friends immediately. The simple mode is good for taking most pictures, and if you like to fiddle, it's got just enough of the manual features to give you those options. It's considerably lighter than a digi-SLR, with a better form-factor (I think) than either the Canon S3 or Sony H2. I would definitely recommend.
I like most of the other people am extremely dissapointed in this TV. I had a great reception for the first year and litterally less than a month after the warranty was up The bottom started to turn all blue. I have now owned this set for 1 1/2 years and 40 percent of the set is blue and now it is streaking blue on other parts of the screen. This was a $3200 TV set when we bought it. I think there should be a class action law suit, this is unjustifiable. People do not pay this much money for a TV that does not last even 2 years.
I bought the Magellan RM 500 long time ago for my wife. Since we both are so familiar with the Magellan interface, I bought the RM 360 for our second car.What I like this device:1) Price was good(before Garmin dropped the price for the c330 model)2) Preloaded entire USA and CA maps.3) Simple user interface.4) Using very generic mounting. Lots of after-market mounts are available.5) Sound is loud and clear.6) Bright screen.What I don't like this device:1) The routing calculation is fast, but the satellite detection is slow. The unit will be in useless state while it is searching the satellite signal. It is very annoying while you're in a hurry.2) Sometimes, it asks you to make unnecessary U turns.3) The map is not as detail as the RM 500 and above (of course, it is so much cheaper)4) It routed me wrong one time on the Highway 1. I would not be able to go back to the hotel before sunset if I followed the GPS. This could upset lots of customers.For the quality, I doubt Magellan put very good QC to the 300/360 series. Don't you notice there are many of these refurbished units in the market? Also, people were complaining the device was broken in the new box. Something you may consider when you purchase it. To me, I have had pretty good luck with Magellan so far.Last but not least, I've seen many customer reviews complained about the device could not find the streets that have existed long time. I felt the same way when I first just got it. After awhile, I notice the RM 360's searching intelligent was different. Don't ever try to type the whole street name to search. Let's say you're looking for Market Street. You should just just type Market and press OK. The next screen, then, will ask you the city name (you must see this screen to get the right routing.) After you enter the city, it will list all the streets that start with Market in that city. You may get the choices like Market Ave, Market Rd, or Market Street. I've found 99% of the streets so far. The last 1% is I was having problems to search one street that starts with numbers. I found a way to go around it, but I forgot how to do it again.Hope this help!
Unfortunately, I have been unable to use the deck because I can't find speakers to fit it.until that happens, i can't render judgement.If anyone reviewing this knows of any I would appreciate hearing from them
I've used pressure cookers for many years including some of those very expensive models. This is one of the best cookers I've ever owed. This cooker is constructed of high quality stainless steel and is very easy to use. Pressure cookers are very safe. If you follow a few simple rules, you'll never have a problem. I use my cooker weekly for everything from cream of potato soup to braised lamb shanks with wine sauce. Additionally, it is amazingly cheap to own. My only con: wish it was made in the USA, otherwise, highly recommend.
We purchased this unit at Target last month. Fortunately we tried it out at home before leaving on a long road trip. It worked great... for about 45 seconds! Then the main screen went to static and we smelled a strong electrical smell. We brought it back to Target and received a full refund. We expected that Disney would only put their name on a quality prodoct, but sadly we were wrong!
This is the second MX400 I have purchased, as I have three computers in the house. This one replaced a laser wireless mouse, but it kept having problems. I have tried wireless at work and at home and am coming back to the wired mouse and keyboard as they are proving more reliable. I also have large hands and this fits me better than most, but it is still not what I would call large. Bottom line is that this is a good mouse for a good price. I recommend it.
My old Sony MDR-CD180 headphones have lasted forever, sound good. I got tired of having to press the ear piece to my ears when I listened to my fav songs...wanting to hear every beat to the fullest. These headphones are no different. The sound is about equal to my old Sony standby headphones. I find myself changing the sound mode on this headphone during songs to try to get the best audio possible. The sound quality is elementary to average. I am also still pressing the ear piece to my ears in order to hear every beat to the fullest. I am not impressed with these headphones. Just blah...average. If you really like music and need to use headphones, like me, this is not a good pair to get. I also seem to get a static sound when turned up loud. I have no recommendations of another pair. I will continue to look for a better pair. My head seems to be a normal size so I am not sure why the headphones don't fit tight enough on my head!
Sound Quality-There wasnt a wow factor for me when i listened to these headphones. They sound great, definitely better than the skull candy smokin earbuds that i had been using. But not a substantial upgrade to justify the price.Pro-I like the heavy feel of the earbuds, the sound quality, and the array of earbuds tips they provide.They dont seem to get tangled that much, and they com with a clip that i like to attach to my clothes and use to help keep the cord out of the way.Con-The construction of the cord doesnt seem that much of a step up from the skull candy's that i previously used. I never had a shorting problem with them, but they do seem a little on the flimsy side.I also had a hard time getting the buds to fit to my ears. The smallest ball size fit my right ear but not my left, but the next size up was too big for my left. I may just asymmetrical ears.
This is probably one of the best things that has ever happened to me wich is having and ipod video. it is sleek, has good quality and sounds with better earplugs are good. i have at least 400 songs within the first two months and i am not going to stop. if you want an mp3 player then get this.
This item makes a noise through the stereo when I have it plugged in and have my ipod playing. For sole charging purposes it works well if you are going to have your ipod out of comission during the chargin process
I now have purchased two of these fans and I have no issues whatsoever. The 3-speed switch is a nice feature. I have put both of these purchases in an older case and it ultimately dropped my case temps dramatically.Also, the screws are correct (unlike some products I have ordered).Excellent product!
I've had mine for about a mounth now and it is a fantastic little device.the reason I purchased the GPS is because I was going to be doing a lot of traveling in different states. That little talking screen was a life saver, I mean she lead me right to the door of my Hotel, she found places to eat. And when I say "she" I mean the disembodied Female voice the GPS has. The GPS has a few little Quarks but if one keeps driving on the same road and not making a lot of wild turns she well straghten her self out. Other then that the screen is bright and automatically changes for night driving, the windshield mount is really strong and stable.So the bottom line is if you need to get somewere and don't like to read maps pick up the Magellan Maestro 4000.
Havent used it yet but i bought it for my brother for Christmas after his knee surgery and he said it was awesome
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!!!
After reviewing the Microsoft Zune and the IPOD, I went with the ZEN Vision. This has been one of the best gadgets I have ever owned! I can listen to the radio on this thing and play movies/tech videos encoded in divx (which neither of the others could do). The video on the device is amazing! I wonder why anyone would go with an IPOD or a ZUNE instead of the ZEN! Oh and did I mention, it's about $70 cheaper than the others! Finding a good case for the ZEN has been a challenge though. A very happy ZEN customer!
After reading the pair of "doesn't work" reviews from the same person, I decided to try it anyway, figuring that Amazon would do an easy refund if it really didn't work (also, I've had good experiences with other Sonnet products in the past).It works just fine for me. I've used it to connect an iPod and an iSight to the Firewire800 port on my Powerbook, both work fine. It seems a decent value and I'm happy with it.
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.
Door BLEW OPEN on my Panasonic microwave while using it to boil water for coffee in a cup I've been using for months! Called Panasonic and right away they had me talk to their lawyer. All he cared about was getting the microwave in their possession (maybe getting rid of evidence?). When I asked about getting it replaced, they said after they had it and checked it out, they would let me know. How do they expect me to be without a microwave oven for 2 weeks? 4 weeks? When I said I couldn't wait that long, since I have to feed my family, the lawyer said that is the legal agreement I consented to by buying the oven. My only solution is to buy a another microwave. I feel like a fool for buying a Panasonic. Never again.
I LOVE this thing! I mean, what can you expect from Bose? I think they go outta their way to make their products excellent!HOWEVER, there is one thing that annoys me GREATLY about these speakers!I have VERY LIMITED space, so I have to keep the speakers together on my very small desk. Luckily, the music masks the sound while in use, but when I'm not online - I have to unplug them so I don't hear that obnoxious sound!It may seem like a tiny thing, but when you have a quiet room and that's all you hear, it gets to you!I wish they'd warn you about that kinda stuff, but then again, these speakers work AMAZINGLY with clear, crisp sound and AWESOME bass despite the fact they lack a woofer!
We primarily purchased this GPS for our trip to Europe. We used it in Germany, Austria, and Italy. The unit was incredible and our trip would have been a disaster without it. We drove over 4000 miles and used theGPS the entire time. Even the smallest roads and exits were in the database and it made finding our way easy. I would completely recommend this unit.
Bought this charger through Amazon when we lost the charger that came with our Canon Digital Rebel XT. This seemed like a good option at a good price and it has proven to be so. I actually prefer this to the Canon charger, which always felt like more of a travel charger to me. This one can sit on my desk and I don't have to get down on floor to get the battery. It also includes a car adapter and foreign power adapter - nice extras. To me this is the right charger to have around the house, even if you have the Canon charger (bring that one on your vacations since it packs up nice and small with the caveat that it's easy to forget in a hotel or something). Get an extra battery when you get this charger too so you can always have a charged up battery ready to go.
Have always trusted Belkin products for quality and value. Good cable which works just fine for connecting my laptop with the flat panel tv. Would recommend over the cheaper cables for plus in workmanship and picture quality equal to much more expensive cabling.
Incredible deal, the volume is only so-so but for a TV this nice you should have it setup to a receiver. The color is just amazing, there are already reviews out there with all the technical specs and so I will save you time. IF you want an HDTV under 50", get this TV, I am amazed every day when I turn it on, and if you arre not tech savy, don't worry it looks great right out of the box and there are simple setting you can adjust to get the picture you want. An HD source isa must for and HDTV otherwise you will be disappinted only because the SD signal is so plain. I use mine for my XBOX 360 and DIsh Network HDTV, and I love it.
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.
Product is very wonderfulI have asked more than oneIt is comfortable to the hand and practicalThank you
The cable seems to be very sensitive. I had a cable prior that was lost and it worked perfectly so I do not believe it is the computer. But it does not always recognize and a touch can cause a lost connection. Bad buy.
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.
I have to use this as I work on some confidential info during work travel. It works as advertised though, and becomes unreadable at different angles. You can see it if you are directly behind, but because I'm using a laptop with fairly refined resolution, it would be hard to read that without sitting on my lap.The best thing about this is that I sometimes forget it's even there. When I'm trying to share something with colleagues, they all ask me what they should be looking at and I realize that I still have it on. It fortunately is easy to slip on and off, as needed. A big plus. Several colleagues and execs have commented that they should get one too and ask me where to get it, so definitely seems to be a popular item for business/work and dealing with stuff you don't want random strangers to peer at.Ultimately, it's easy to setup by applying the sticker holders which hold the screen on. It is important to measure your screen properly and choose the right filter size. I work off a Dell Latitude E6420, which has the 14.0" widescreen, and that version of the screen fit perfectly.As per above, I've definitely recommended this product repeatedly, and have no doubt it will work out for those who get it. I opted for this over the gold screen (newer version) as it was cheaper, and I saw no need to have a gold reflector of a screen. Enjoy!
This is the camera for people who'd want to unload the burden while travel. This is my first digital camera. I was attracted by its compact size, so I bought it and took it with me to China.Am I glad I made the right choice. With its compact size, it fits in any of my packet so that I can take picture whenever and wherever. The quality is better than any fool-proof camera, and with my recently bought LCD Photo Frame, I can enjoy and share my good memory with my friends and family all the time! The only problem is that the flash seems to consume lots of power so remember to buy extra battery.
"Connector and cable structure designed to thoroughly eliminate adverse effects from vibration"Well, I used it in my car to replace the distributor cable but the connector fell out and the engine wouldn't run so I sent it back.-dk
This thing won't record correctly when you tell it to. It's slow, and a royal pain to use. We called Directv to ask for a solution to it not recording shows and they wanted us to pay them to switch our paid for box with a rental unit, or we could pay $399 for a new one. This after I told them that THEIR forums are filled with people complaining about the thing not working, and a replacement wouldn't solve the problems. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.
I am happy to have pressure cooker, I enjoy preparing my dishes now, in this version of stainlees steel cooking is better for health.
This case doesn't inspire a lot of drama. My Macbook Pro slides in it easily and seems well protected. The pocket holds my mouse and charger and various other computer specific items. After a year of constant use, it isn't really showing any wear. It does exactly what I bought it for.
Purchased this as a replacement for one that failed. My only use is formaintaining a record of the books I have read, in that I found I waspurchasing paper backs that I had already read. It is perfect for thattype of thing. Just be sure and back up.
Works like a charm, very happy with this purchase! Shipped fast and well packed!
I have had nothing but problems with this laptop. 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.
Keyboard has lots of features. More than you'll probably use. The mouse is very accurate and convenient to use with its many buttons.However, please remember to put the mouse im its charging cradle every few days.A quality keyboard
This ipod is very nice with a solid, high quality construction. It is unbelievably small and the controls are intuitive. I love going to the gym with it.The sound is not as good as one would expect. The bass is not much and the sound not is not crisp. It sounds better with my Sennheiser headphones but my PDA (which of course is not primarily designed for music) still outperforms it. It comes with low quality earphones which keep coming out of my ears when I work out. This is a big problem because the ipod shuffle must have been designed for the gym crowd. These are the only things making it less than perfect. Otherwise a fine product and I dont regret buying it.
I've owned this DVD burner for a few years and it has served me well. LaCie really makes some high quality products. Would recommend this to anybody looking for a dual LightScribe DVD burner.
This is a great unit. I had no trouble understanding a guy that lives in Boonville (30 miles) from me. The NOAA weather info is very helpful for vactions and long travel.When using the magnet mount antenna the reception was very clean.
This lens is slow, noisy, and soft. I struggle to find enough light for long focal length shots. The noise of the auto-focus annoys me so much I wonder if the internal parts aren't grinding into pieces. And I've yet to take a photo that's sharp and acceptable - they are all incredibly soft. The focus is so bad I wonder if there might be a problem with the specific combination of my Canon 20D and this lens. I've shot a few hundred pictures with this lens and not one has been worth printing. It's become an expensive paperweight. The 20D's kit lens takes better photos.
I have had this printer for 4 years and it goes and goes and goes. I have refilled the cartridge 3x's and I now have to buy a new cartridge. The good deal is that they are $20- $30. on ebay/amazon awsome. So if you know how to refill a laser printer cartridge your good to go if not the new cartridges cost very low now. I have probably printed off over 10,000 papers and its still going strong. Thx Samsung !! I will buy from them again.
I've had two of these cases and always used them for keeping my electronic devices dry, BUT...this past weekend my 1150 case fell onto the water, was floating for about 5 minutes and managed to take on water. It wasn't much, just a little splash, but enough to ruin my iPhone. I called the company and apparently they are water tight, but that doesn't mean "water-proof". They make no official claims about keeping water out, I guess. Like I said, I've always enjoyed having these cases, but if they aren't waterproof, I'm not sure what good they are. Be warned.
The Delphi XM repeater works exactly as it should. Install is as simple as plugging it in, and aiming the sat antenna (that you must already have from a home hit).
I bought this because I have a VHS-C adapter that came with an old camera and uses a battery, and it is getting pretty old and beat up. I tried to find an exact replacement, and found the price would be at least $50. I decided to try this as a low-cost alternative and to keep as a back-up. When it arrived I read the instructions very carefully and tried putting in a cassette to see how it would work. You have to put the cassette in slowly, and then slowly move the clear door closed, but it works perfectly. It's actually a very clever design, and I ended up using it all the time instead of my more expensive adapter. You have to be gentle with it, but I have played closed to a hundred tapes using it and have not had a problem. I highly recommend it!
The benefits to me....1.) I like being able to select exactly which banks I want to be switched. This is nice so you don't have to have things like the Xbox and playstation drawing current all the time or the seldom used VCR and record player. You don't find this feature for this price from any of the other manufacturers.2.) A feeling of security with surge protection.3.) Bottom line, a full list of features and great performance for a great price!You just can't find anything better for the money!
If only they would make the hinge that the Pilot unit rests upon stronger (less brittle plastic for holding the hinge, longer spoke on the hinge), I would be ectatic about the case. The supplier of the case provided excellent service.
This is a great product, not olny that combines technology and sports, also gives new meaning to running..just buy it and hit the road.
Excellent! Fast service, good price and ONLY $5.00 Shipping by UPS ground from Colorado to California (do not "eat" the cost of Shipping & Handling like many others!)Thank You
If you like to listen to tv quietly so as not to disturb others who may not want to hear the tv, this product is for you.
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.
I got this for my mustang and pretty happy with it. It's not anything fancy but I am happy that it has the nylon straps with Velcro rather than the elastic. The elastic seems to degrade pretty quickly so I have hopes that this will last longer.
I am one who loves the iriver h10. A lot of people have problems with windows media player 10. Windows media player 10 tells you to press F5 because it can't detect anything. I tried that and 2 minutes later it found the iriver h10.To delete song(s) connect your player to your pc and open windows media player. Then click on sync and when the screen comes up there will be a menu on the right side. It says music with a plus sign next to it. Click the plus sign that looks like this but surronded by a box +. Then it will have menu's like emusic or other things. Then (let's just say the file is emusic) left click on it and all the songs from that file will go on that menu. Right click on the song you want to delete(when your right click on something a new menu will come up) and click delete.The iriver h10 5gb accessories included: earbuds, case with belt clip, usb 2.0 cable, and a battery recharger. The earbuds are not my taste, but a lot of people love them. The case is easy to slip on and remove and resists fingerprints. The recharger is on the usb 2.0 cable. The instructions say light will dim when battery is fully charged. What a lie. I just leave it in for 45 minutes or so and that does the trick.This mp3 also comes with a removable battery which is helpful.This is a great mp3 overall. It's got an fm tuner and recorder. The fm comes in crystal clear where I live. It also has a photo viewer and voice recorder so you can sing and then hear yourself.All that matters is that you get the mp3 suitable for you. You should also get more info on great mp3s at www.pcmag.com
The tech support guy was soooooo ignorant,,,,My problem was when the router tried to connect to the internet during the last stage of the setup process. It kept trying for about 10 times but failed. Their tech support seemed knowing nothing but following a standard proceedure and eventually directed me to my cable modem's vendor. The cable modem worked just fine with a wireline Datalink router.The purpose of writing this review is tell you how I fixed on my own in case you have had the same problem: While it was trying to "connect to the Internet", I turned off the cable modem, and then turned it on. After that, the router found the Internet connection and everything else has been just perfect.
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.
so i get my camera and first off they basically lie because they act like you have a lot of memory on it to start off but you dont.Then after a week it just stops working.dont get it, theres no flash whatsoever
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!
It works as expected and prints sharp fonts. Just remember to shake a bit to even the toner powder inside.
Just ordered these to replace the door speakers in the front of my 90 Civic Wagon. I upgraded the to a CD player in the dash and wanted to upgrade the speakers (factory were worn out and buzzy) without spending a lot of cash on a 240K+ car. I am no audiophile, but I would recomend them to anyone who is looking for a good value. They do not have as much bass as a pair of 6.5" DP Audios (similar price) that I tried in the same location but could not keep due to resonance with the door. I don't know if that is due to the size of the speaker or the quality, but either way it sounds better because of the lack interaction with the door. Installation was as easy as it could be.
Ordered this little fella hoping it would act as a suitable interface between my Gemini XL120 turntable and a stereo system. Imagine my disappointment to discover that the left-channel was dead. After trouble-shooting with different RCA cables, and input jacks I decided that it was DoA.Sending it back for a full refund tomorrow.
this radio proves the old adage "you get what you pay for" pricey yes, stereo no , quality (top drawer). for a bookshelf speaker size radio, this baby delivers top notch tonal quality . the price HAS gone up, but its kind of like a portable bose that you can take on vacation. i have a bang & olafson system, but for day to day use this is great i live in georgetown where housing is old but solid, w a few of these units i have great music sound all around and it goes w me when i move. sure stereo would be nice, but the solid feel/quality more than makes up for it. i have several and have also given several as gifts...great when you suffer through a power outage. i'd def rec and buy again. just compare this baby to a cheap boom box . remember that henry kloss made handmade stereo receivers when they first came out 40 plus years ago in cambridge and before japan and china priced them out of the market strongly rec this and i dont often write such notes john in washington,d.c.
If you are looking for a great set of reasonably-priced cans, special order a set of AKG K240 Monitor headphones. It's an old, discontinued model, but AKG will still send you a set. I'm a professional drummer and have been using this particular set of headphones for well over eight years, and they sound great with jazz, classical and even live rock recordings (Allman Brothers Filmore Concerts, Little Feat Live, etc...). They are durable, astonishingly accurate, and very comfortable for long-term listening. My iPod drives them perfectly up to reasonable listening levels. Anything louder will blow out your ears anyway. The AKG K240 Monitor model is STILL one of the most preferred cans for professional studio production, if not THE preferred cans.
I purchased these speakers with a $100 budget expecting them to be the best I could find in my price range. I was pleasantly surprised at first at how well the speakers sounded, considering their small size. The bass isn't great, but it definitely kicked harder than I ever imagined 2.0 speakers could. The sound is pretty clear, but that also leads me to my only con. The speakers are producing a really low humming/static noise that is audible when there is no music playing. it is annoying enough to give me headaches after a while, so I am forced to return the speakers and hope a different pair does not produce the same noise.
Order came quick and I hooked it up. it worked great for a couple of months and now it cuts in and out. Sending it back.
I have always been a fan of Canon Digital Cameras after owning my very first Powershot back in year 2000. I had that Canon S10 (like 2 megapixels) from 2000 to early 2005 and it still works, with the exception that the rechargeable battery just does not last more than 24hrs. Shortly after, summer of 2005, I had purchased a Canon SD500 for about a little over a year before my sister accidentally dropped my camera onto the cement ground which had caused my LCD screen to break and leak. The camera was still functional without the LCD screen for about a month before it started acting up entirely (perhaps due to something loosening up within the camera body) - sometimes it will take photos and sometimes it wont. Having researched online to see how much repairs were going to cost me to fix my Canon SD500 LCD screen (~$100-$200 USD), I figured I will be better off getting a brand new camera - so now I own the Canon SD700 IS.Few Key Items I love about the Canon SD700 IS:1. Color Quality of the photos after being developed (Shutterly is the BEST!)2. Image Stablity (altho there are times when I feel like there is still some bluriness to my pictures despite the IS capability)3. Bigger LCD Screen (compared to Canon SD500)4. Fast Response Time (for capturing the perfect moment and that is especially hard when ur camera takes forever to start up)5. Stitch Assist Mode (for those beautific panoramic sceneries)6. Compact7. Digital Macro (absolutely the best for capturing the smallest details)Overall, I do love this camera... however, if I had to compare Canon SD700 IS to Canon SD500, I think I still love my old Canon SD500... the pictures always came out just perfect... plus the SD500 was 7.1 megapixels whereas SD700 IS is 6.0 megapixels.Overall - 4.0 out of 5.0 scale for Canon SD700 IS.
Cables seemed to fit snug and 'click' into the outlet great. They are exactly 1-foot long from tip to tip.
I use SONY dual layer burner and this media works nicely. It would be nice if the media were printable, which it is not :(
Lost in shipment, but Amazon supplied a speedy refund because the item was no longer available. I would definitely purchase this again when available. I have purchased this item in the past and I was always satisfied 100%.
This is a nice combination of VCR and DVD and a great space saver. Unfortunately, 7 months after purchase, the DVD stopped opening and closing. Philips has a 91-day to 1-year warranty and will prorate the product for replacement. You send them the machine and a check and they send you a new one. Not good pricing on exchange, either.
This cartridge also works in the Canon LBP 460 Series Printers as well for those requiring that cartridge. Canon used to manufacture the cartridge for Hewlett Packard but has since discontinued is own selling of it.
this is great, i had a similar kit 20 years ago but this one is even better. great views. arrived ahead of schedule
The product wireless-G Notebook adopter WPC54G made by Cisco is excellent and useful for internet connection. I am satisfied with free movement reception from wireless router
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.
I have been searching for a replacement for my older GE 29917A everywhere. I ordered this phone online since the specs listed a mute button--critical for those 2 hr. + concalls. THERE IS NO MUTE FEATURE!! Now I have to pay to ship this back. Where can I find a small, lightweight headset phone with mute that won't cost a fortune?
Not much I can say about the cleaning tape but it cleaned the video heads.It works and its affordable.
The archos car lighter power adaptor works well, was received promptly, and was reasonably priced.
Pretty pleased with it so far. I haven't tried all functions in taking pictures, but the default setting has been working so far. Had a Kodak CX7430, that takes decent picures, but Canon SD1000 is less than half the size and takes better pictures.Only disappointment is trouble finding a case that tugs the camera and leaves room for a spare battery......
I thought I would be able to connect my laptop to the tv with this thing, I havent tried to go from a computer monitor to a dvd but, I guess that is not going to work either.To do what I meant to do with this item get a "converter", not an adapter. at least the converter i got worked.
I have always purchased Linksys in the past, routers, switches & hubs with absolutly no trouble. I read all the reviews here, some good, some bad. I took the advice of some who said not to use the setup CD and to download straight from the web. Another said to setup the router and not let your "know it all" 19 year old set up the laptop adapter first, among many others. Well, I set up the wireless router WRT54GS but could not get a clean install of the software drivers not even from the web. Finally I got it to install and work. It worked fine as a router with a Ethernet (wired) connection to my laptop. Then the fun started when I tried to install the Laptop Adapter WPC54G. I can't begin to explain the hours and pain that was spent. No matter what I did or how I did it, the adapter was active and appeared to be ok BUT it would not communicate withe Router. I tried every configuration I could. And, Yes, I called Linksys. Even at 3AM they are there to help you .... RIGHT! I called them 3 times, was on the phone for almost an hour each time and GOT NO WHERE. It might have been faster if the people spoke english as a first language!. Bottom line, Linksys said there must be something wrong with either the adapter or router, or both and left me hanging. THANKS. I bought both pieces back to the store and returned them. Would have liked to exchanged them for another Linksys set but, the experience was very very BAD. I purchased the D-Link DI-624 108Mbps G Wireless router and the D-Link DWL-G650 108G Laptop adapter. In 20 minutes I was up and Running. Lesson Learned? ... If you buy Linksys or anyone else, and it does work out of the box (if you followed instructions), consider it dead and don't waste anymore of your time trying and trying to make it work!
This cable is just right for use in connecting a home network. It is just what we needed at an excellent price.
Sound quality is good on the transfers from cassette to cassette. A bit difficult to use in the beginning, but gets easier as one keeps using the features. Editing is not the greatest asset of this unit, since there are split second "dropouts" at the splices. But for my purposes, it is good enough. Another reason why I purchased this item is that my old Sony dual cassette player (a 20 year old model) is slowly giving up and the cost of repairs would exceed buying a new machine.
The headphones are pretty good, especially considering how reasonable they were. They are much louder than the headphones that came with my iPod. They fall out a little bit more easily than others I've had, but it's not annoying enough to prevent me from using them.
This keyboard is a joke. Constantly dropping its signal, taking too much time to recognize the signal and having to press the button after every boot up that is on the USB plugin stick, just to get started. A complete joke. I will be more careful in the future when buying a bluetooth keyboard from Logitech (or anyone for that matter).
I am a very satisfied customer of these drives. Currently there are 36, yes, thirty six, of these drives hanging off of my Dell XPS - all tied in with USB connections. I have had zero problems with any of these drives unlike the drives from the "famous" French manufacturer. I had around 10 Terabytes of French storage that failed so often I deep-sixed each and every one of them.I maintain enormous data bases for clients. The data is not subject to being changed and grows only ever so slightly, so it is easily backed up on DVDs. It just needs to be available reasonably fast. Thus these drives fit the bill quite nicely.Having 11 and a half Terabytes of these drives running in my drive farm without a hitch speaks wonders for these drives. I highly recommend them!
This item seems too good to be true, and it is. The resolution is awful on anything other that the built-in monitor. The USB hookup is short and rigid. It won't line up with the port on my macbook, and it hangs from the back of my imac. Something flexible would make a lot more sense for versatility and be less fragile. The shape is also completely non-ergonomic.You'd think by the reviews that this was a miracle machine. Maybe I'm less motivated to rate it highly as it was a gift. Be warned, it's useful only if you dig watching video on a &lt;2 inch monitor. I'd return it if it weren't a gift.
My Ipod Mini broke after about 14 months, and when I called customer service they told me (as it seems they tell everyone), that I may as well buy a NEW Ipod since it'll cost that much to repair. Angry I vowed to never use Apple again and decided on getting this IRiver.What a piece of crap! First off it froze three times while trying to put some music on there. Then when I tried to go jogging with it for the first time it froze twice, the second time it never came back on, forcing me to jog only to the sound of my wheezing (I hate that, that's why I need loud music to drown me out).And for Ipod users looking to switch over, be aware that the windows media player is is much worse than Itunes, very confusing, and it took several attempts to get a playlist on this thing. Also, a lot of your songs won't play on here if they are in ACC format (the default format that ITunes uses to import your music).So now I think I'm going to buy a nano, at least I can expect about a year's use out of it, as opposed to ten minutes.
Cheaply made, very flimsy. Stopped working two months after I bought it. I ended up buying the Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch. Which is of very high quality and very overpriced. But at least it works.
Great Product.I ordered one for myself and then ordered one for the VFW Auxliary Kitchen.It is greatly appreciated to find a crockpot so large for home use.
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.
I'm a old logitech fan! Almost everything is logitech and I might be influenced by that in this this review, but here it is.First to explain why to buy it. I had, for a long time the first IR mouse from Logitech. It was great until the mouse button lossed its contact By living in Brazil, Logitech didn't gave me any support for fix it. It lasted almost 4 years (extreme gamer :))I changed it for a A4TECH model, one that says to be one of the winners of gamming mice the X7 model, well it is a good mice but FAR from beeing a exceptional mice, and it is wired.As my old keybord from a local manufactor that stared to show maufunction due to loss of contact.Well I bought this set a week ago, Yes in set 2008. It is a "old" set but HELL it is good!!No wires at all!!Simple installation!! A really plug and play at XP SP2Took me a little to acomodate my hand at the mice due to the weight, but one you master it, it goes smoth! Playing STALKER with it was much better and controllable. The weight helps the hand not going flaying away the table.AND NO LAGS or DELAYS! I guess the folks that complain don't follow the manual! I also connected, WITH NO PROBLEM, a NOKIA E62 phone synchronized with out look and also browsed the Internet throught the bluetooth connection.Well but not everything is good, but considering that it was released in 2005, well to hell with that, this new features wasn't available or well managed at that time. This small issues are:- No backlight at the display or touched keys;- Size of the keyboard is not standard and sometime for getting used to it is needed;My final considerations. If you want a wired free computer with a accessible price this is a good choice. If you have mor money to expend, buy the 5500 set.
This is my third spindle of the Verbatim disks and I've only had one coaster using my NEC burner. These are quality blank dvd's that I would highly recommend.
I did a lot of research before buying. It is the best value in this class. Don't expect great snap shot quality from this camera and others in the same class. You need progressive scan and at least 1 mega pixel CCD for a good quality picture. That would put you into a totally different price range. Manufacturers advertise mega pixel camcorders pretty loudly and they are currently above $1200. The video quality is great (almost DVD) and low light sensitivity is good. I don't use special effect while filming so I can't comment. It does not record analog video. Manual says it records the DV but I have not tried it. Overall it is great for indoor/outdoor everyday filming even with my picky taste.
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.
Good quality, camera fits inside fine. The case would be better if it came with a strap. It does have a belt loop, but I prefer a strap.
Very tight. I stripped out the padding and replaced it with headliner material to get a Canon XS and strap in it.The picture that I saw with an SLR and a spare lens must have been a mirage.The belt material is too slippery for the buckle. It was constantly loosening and almost got dropped. It had to be sewed.I am not happy with it, but have to live with it, having found no alternative.
They deliver what they claim.Some reviewers complained their computers can't read the disc. I had the similar problem, but a computer geek told that certain brands of computers refuse to read discs of other brands (& you can guess why). I used a different computer and all was well!
I purchased this little gem and am pleased with the performance so far. I use it mainly for receiving weather reports and to keep on hand for emergencies. Reception and transmission voice clarity is better than I expected. I use on an inland lake so I have no problem with receiving a strong signal, but it seems to be about as advertised. Good set of accessories including AC adapter/charger, cigarette plug adapter/charger, waterproof "bag" (pretty cheesy but it works), belt clip, headset, and stand. Everything is lightweight plastic, but I don't intend to toss it around. If I get 5 years out of it, it still merits a "5" to me.BUT: Don't do what I did and buy the Midland AVP4 Desk top charger. I thought it would be great to have extra NiCad battery packs on hand. Although it is shown as an "accessory", it is in fact designed for handheld two-way radios and NOT the NTVP1. Thanks to Amazon for taking it back - I think I'll just throw a set of fresh AAA's in my boat to use in an emergency.
The Cisco-Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point is easy to install and use. The security is easy to setup. Works great. The range is perfect. I highly recommend.
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.
Excellent product. Took me longer to extract from the hideously wasteful packaging than it did to get working. Transformed my UBUNTU desktop from a solitary workstation to a member of the electronic community. Operates consistently at > 1.5 times specified band width.
Great sound quality- all factory speakers replace with these- great sound from highs to mids to some lows- kept the crossover at 0db and it sounds great - install was a little time intensive but got it done right- great souds
While I did find that this antenna does a good job of amplifying the channels that were already coming in, I have not been able to pick up any new channels. One major concern is the design, which has two adjustable poles for channels 2-13, and a square loop type frame for channels 14-69. The two poles screwed in without a problem, but the ends of the loop that are supposed to go into the base don't even line up straight with the holes they are supposed to go in, and on top of that one of the holes seems to have something that is keeping the end from going in. Living close to downtown Minneapolis, I was expecting a couple more channels out of the antenna, and seeing as to how the loop that does not fit right into the base is supposed to pick up channels 14-69 and I am not getting any of these channels, I would say that is a major concern.
THIS HEADPHONES WORKS PERFECTLY ( MY KIDS SAY IT IS THEIR EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT) THEY WERE ALWAYS TELLING ME THE TV WAS TOO LOUD AND TO TURN IT DOWN, NOW THEY LISTEN AT WHAT EVER VOLUME THEY WANT, I CONTROL MY SOUND ON THE &#34;VERY COMFORTABLE&#34; HEADSET. THERE WAS SOME NEGATIVE REVIEWS ON THIS PRODUCT, I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH IT AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE. AMAZONS PRICE WAS AT LEAST $20 LOWER THAN ANYONE ELSE, AGAIN DELIVERED AND RECEIVED IN PERFECT CONDITION...
I had to leave a review after seeing some of the negative reviews...I think I've had my pair for close to 10 years now and absolutely love them:* The extra long cord is nice.* The wrap-around style fits me comfortably and I can wear it for a long time.* The microphone is "good enough" for the recordings I make.* They are very easy to travel with.* The microphone comfortably swings up, out of the way, when I don't need it.I do have a bad habit of switching off the microphone when I don't need it and have (AHEM!) been more than a bit irritated on more than a few occasions when a "quality recording" ends up being blank -- but that's MY fault...Just one suggestion for the microphone: Adjust it so that it sits at the corner of your mouth. You'll get better sound recording than if it was sitting directly under your nose.
I received this camera a few weeks ago and it has been great so far. It takes good under water pics and movies (much better than those disposable cameras where you waste money developing the camera and getting only one or 2 good pics).I also took it to the beach for my daughter's birthday and it worked great in and out of the water. It is nice to know that the camera can be dropped, get wet, and nothing will happen to it. The only slight negative that have seen is the the rechargeable battery does not last as long as I would like. I had to recharge it after taking about 100 pics and 10 minutes of video. I can live with that for the convenience of taking underwater shots and vids as well as the peace of mind knowing that my kids can drop the camera and it will not break.One last thing...I am also impressed with how many features this little camera has. It has tons of shooting modes, slide show options, add audio to images, tons of stuff to play around with!If you want an all in one point and shoot that can be dropped, go under water, with decent mega pixel and pay about $200. This camera is a really good deal!
Three years later no issues... listen to mainly jazz with a little Rock from the old days, would I purchase this system again yes I would.
I have an Invisible fence system for my dog and they charge a lot for replacement batteries. You can take a razor blade and pop open the existing battery holder case (Indestructables website has instructions). Then the battery pops out and you can pop another one in for 1/3 the price of the official battery.
What's Hot - 1.5 years effortless operation. During that time excellent printing!What's Not - Changed the drum when toner ran low - ever after - the fatal symptom of streaking and poor print quality. No support for EPS files.You wanna like it for what is does well but can't help being pissed off that it's designed to fail.
I like the headphone's design very much and the sound quality is good enough for the price. My only complain isthe extremely short cord, but in my case it's tall enough as I'm using it to watch movies and listen to music onmy laptop. so it's not a big deal.. nice work SONY (:
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.
great digital picture frame -- easy to set up and use for those of us who are technically-challenged.
used for live music concert. were superb! were lightweight and easy to focus. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL!
I don't know how long this thing will last, but it's very lightweight and has a clever tripod system where two legs retract into a larger third leg. The feet are grippy vinyl so you can put it on an angled surface without it going anywhere. The ball head is of course plastic within a clamp made of yet more plastic but is remarkably tight.I would not trust putting a heavy SLR on this but I've been putting a remote flash in it with no stability problems at all. It's a tremendous weight saver compared to my metal Manfrotto table tripod with a professional ball head.It's not quite a five star product. I'm skeptical of how long the construction will last and it costs at least five bucks more than it's worth.
THIS CAM IS AMAZING!!!! All I can say is Leica Lens ... I had taken the specs to a local camera shop and tried to see what they had to compare ... all he showed me was Leica's at around 8 Megapixel (and they can't even do the high def video!)... so I was like - well guess I am getting this Panasonic then!The video features are truly awesome ... this could just be one step better with 60 frames per second, but 30 frames per second ROCKS! Yes, this does high definition at 10 frames per second ... so if you are not taking a video of much at high speed then it is really quite nice ... the only downside is that there is not really a direct cable to patch it up to my HDTV to watch it ... so I am unsure if it is true high def - yet.I have only had this cam a week or two ... I had to wait for my larger memory SD cards to come to my house so I was using the 13 MB internal for a short time and it was still sufficient - although you could only take like 3 pictures. :)I would recommend a cam of this stature to anyone ... even my work peeps that are highly into electronic gadgets are impressed. I would have to say this is worth every penny. I will just have to spend some more time now and go through my 140-page manual to check out all the other cool tricks this cam has up the sleeve.AAAAA++++++++ PANASONIC!!!! WHO-HOO ...p.s. I am normally a Sony man ... but they only had a crap HD camcorder that would only take 4 MP digital stills ...
I had this lens for a few month but it just wasn't for me. That's only because the fixed 50mm focal length is really only a good lens for head portrait shots and that's about it. It's tough to take group photos and such because you have to put the camera so far back in order to fit anyone in lol. Anyway that's why I swapped to a 35mm. Back to the lens. It's tough, it's small,, it looks nice, quick focus, very sharp, good in low light, and it's cheap. If 50mm suits you go for it, you won't be sorry.
over all this product is a good product but if you put it in your room and you cant sleep with bright lights. this product is not for you. there is no way to turn off the lights and still have the internet still on.
This is the greatest product. I use it everyday. It hs a non-skid surface so my computer does not slide off and it makes typing much more comfortable. I have ordered another one as a gift for someone else.
I purchased this camera about a year ago but never took this camera serious until recently. On an overseas trip to S. Korea. I ended up using this camera because I found it impractical to carry around Canon 40 D when you walk or ride subway most of times. I set the resolution to 7.5 M (the highest setting) and PROGRAM MODE in all pictures.I had problems initially with the picture quality: most pictures were overexposed but I learned how to RESET and corrected the problem; the images were on BLUE side but I corrected by adjusting the WB ADJUST. Most of my street images are superb.PICTURES ARE PARTICULARLY IMPRESSIVE WHEN THE EXPOSURE IS JUST PERFECT. I cannot really tell the difference which ones were taken by Lumix and which ones by Canon 40D. (As a fine art photography major in college, I am very critically of the image quality.)Cons: Wish this camera had an automatic open/closure cap; I don't like the little metal thing that you push to the right/left to turn on/off the camera. Why didn't they come with up a recessed push button?; The battery seems to run out quick; the camera has RAW option all right but a RAW image is as big as 16MB. Besides, when you set to RAW, the camera takes a JPEG image at the same time regardless you want it or not.
This is really an amazing little gizmo that lives up to its sales pitch. The only feature from my home mouse that it lacks is a scroll-wheel function. Now over time we will see how the battery life holds out . . .
The screw drivers in this set are too small to offer any torque. On each screwdriver, this is a spinnable cap, which only interferes your hand from holding it tighter.
OK - so this might not be your top of the line Center Channel (most of which retail in the 150-300 dollar range) but for a beginning DVD enthusiast this more than fits the bill to upgrade any stereo system you might have. For the price, it delivers crisp, audible dialogue that will only enhance your viewing pleasure (though Star Wars sounded nice on this speaker, I couldn't get over how amazing the Matrix played.) I have friends with the JBL center speaker which I guess is more of the standard on a higher end system but for a novice, this speaker pretty enhances any movie experience (especially DVD). One last note, the only problem that I had with this speaker is that when you have your center channel standardized (set on a particular setting) it drowns out your rear and front speakers (I'm not sure if this is exclusive to this model, but I've had to constantly adjust the center mode to accomodate this particular model).
This is my fourth camera from the Canon Digital Elph line (previously, I had an S330, S400 and SD400). They have always taken great photos, and Canon has truly earned my repeat business (I also had a Digital Rebel and now I have an 20D).I've had the SD800 for a few days now. Like its predecessors, it takes fantastic photos. The image stabilizer works wonderfully, and the camera functions quite well (and faster than most compact cameras). Other reviewers have spoken about the photo quality, and you can also get detailed technical reviews elsewhere on the internet, so I won't get into that here. What I want to focus on is the functionality of the design of this camera.Digital Elphs used to be chunks of stainless steel. I dropped my S330 from a 12ft balcony, and it emerged unscathed. This is the first camera I've had that felt like it is going to break at any moment. It is larger and clunkier than the previous generation of Elphs (e.g., it is 36% larger than the SD200/300/400), and feels "plastic-y" and cheap (despite the fact that it looks nice). The buttons are small and offer minimal feedback, so it is easy to press the wrong button, especially if you have large fingers (and even if you have only average fingers). The "mode select" dial switches between Auto, Manual, Scene, Movie and Playback modes, but it is difficult to move. The dial is stiff and has only a small raised ridge on one side, making it difficult to set the dial to the proper mode on the first try. In sum, the design of this camera makes it operation more difficult than necessary; not something I expected from a camera from Canon, espectilly one at this cost.This camera takes amazing photos, but Canon needs to brush up on their design. For a brief moment I considered returning this camera and keeping my SD400, but this camera's features are too good to pass up. I suppose everyone will get used to the poor design, but for this amount of money, none of us should have to.
These are decent headphones, especially for the price, CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP! If you don't need anything fancier, this does the job and then some.
I really love these headphones. I have an IPOD and the I don't like them as they keep coming off. These headphones stay put! I plant to order another pair in black for my son, who wants it for his PSP.Definately I would recommend them.
I purchased this 6ft Belkin HDMI cable to use with my new 46" Samsung 650 LCD TV at amazon for approx $12 where as Target had the same cable for around $48, other stores were charging even more. I am glad I purchased it at amazon. It works great at a reasonable price.
If you are looking for a very compact case for Panasonic FX-28, this is it! It can hold camera, extra battery, extra card and charger. It can also carry extra battery, charger and mini DVDs for my Sony camcorder at the same time. Its a snug fit, but I wanted the smallest case possible. Quality of case is very good. PS: I had to reposition divider in main compartment to 1" from front to accomodate my camera and accessories.
acer service is the absolute worst!do not, do not, do not buy acer unless you love dealing with failure.
Works as advertised. Works great for group shots. 100x easier than setting the timer and running into the shot. 2 second delay makes it easy to move it before the shot is taken. Allows the camera to autofocus when autofocus is switched on.Love it.
The current 50mm f1.4 D-series AF Nikkor lens is the latest in a venerable line of 50mm f1.4 Nikkor lenses produced by Nikon since the early 1960's for both its manual and autofocus Nikon 35mm SLR systems. Performance-wise, it is probably the best autofocus 50mm lens available on the market now, with excellent contrast and resolution from at least f2 and below (I have found as a rule that Nikkor lenses don't quite have the "snap" and contrast I have seen from Contax Carl Zeiss lenses, of which one of my favorites is the venerable 50mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss T* Planar lens which has been around since 1975 and was recognized as the best 50mm lens available by Popular Photography a few years ago.). If I was still using Nikon equipment, I wouldn't hesitate acquiring this lens, which still ranks among Nikon's finest. The excellent pictures I have seen from those using this lens are a clear visual testament to its optical excellence.
This is without a doubt the best wireless keyboard and mouse I've ever used. One of the main reasons I was looking for a new wireless set was because my old set had no wireless range. I have a media center computer that is attached to my HDTV in the living room. With the Logitech MX5000 Laser I can sit all the way across the 15' living room space and still use the mouse and keyboard without a problem. I've had other wireless keyboards and mice that have to be within 3 to 5 feet in order to work and that was useless to me. The fact that you can turn the mouse and keyboard off with a switch is very handy too. I went on a week's vacation recently and before I left I just flipped the switch on the back of the mouse and on the back of the keyboard and when I got back a week later and switched them back on they were still fully charged and ready to go. I would recommend this set to anyone who asks.
I just got this product today. as look at this speaker system, I just have disappointed with the size. A small woofer, tiny 5-settle speakers. However, as I connected all the speakers and turned on music by Winamp, the sound was loud and clear. not poor to use. One thing that I'd like to mention to you is base is not as good as logitech Z560. no echo-effecting base sound.simply, there's no vibration of the bass sound.BUT !! Nice to use for computer user.
I lived in NJ Suburbs, our place got lots of trees. It easily losses it's signal with the satellite. Then I tried it from my home going to my work in Parsippany. The device got me lost. I tried to stick with it's direction, I am following it turn by turn. I never miss a turn but it keeps on recalculating the route. It's good I know my way.The good thing is if it worked it is awesome. Just don't give 100% trust on the device.
I can not believe how this curling iron easily curls my hair. Before I bought this curling iron I would use my hot tools curling iron. There is no comparison! I think the tourmaline and ceramic material reallys makes the big difference. My hair could never hold a curl. I used this curling iron with just a leave in conditioner and my hair stayed curly for the whole day. I also love the fact the hair easily slides of when you release the clamp which reveals a nice curl. I highly recommend this curling iron! And for the price you really are getting your money's worth. I bought mine at Wal-mart for just $19.88. I have the 1" barrel which works best for my hair length which is a couple of inches below the shoulders. I did not give it 5 stars since the power button is in a place where you can easily switch it off. This does not bother me though since I am already amazed how I can finally curl my hair so easily and quick.
This product met my expectations. It is inexpensive and easy to carry along. It allows me to take pictures while I am I videotaping although they aren't as high of quality pictures.
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.
I totally agree with Anthony from Beverly Hills, Ca. :&quot;Great Features, but HIGH POWER CONSUMPTION PROBLEM....THE LARGEST DRAWBACK ON THIS CAMERA IS THE HIGH BATTERY CONSUMPTION. This IS NOT THE CAMERA TO PURCHASE FOR ROADTRIPS UNLESS YOU HAVE 4 SETS OF BATTERIES. This camera drains batteries like a Vampire drains blood on his victims. I purchased this camera and the alkaline batteries lasted only about 15 minutes. I then placed a new set of RECHARGEABLES into the camera and for some REASON the Battery Low INDICATOR lit up in only 5 MINUTES (SEE RAYMOND MOK REVIEW, NOVEMBER 22, 01 who had the same problem)and the camera shut itself off. Sadly, I returned this camera and purchased the Olympus 3040-C, my second choice. Like Raymond Mok said in his review also, I MISS THIS CAMERA.&quot;I miss this camera as well, but it was not worth the frustration!
These are so good that I began literally laughing out loud the first time that I turned them on! If you want ground-shaking power along with (more importantly to me) tremendous sound quality, then these are your speakers. Careful subwoofer placement is MANDITORY or you will end up with about three times the bass OUTSIDE the room than IN it...that is to say that you don't want to put the sub up against the wall into a hallway or other room or they get all the bass!I should have bought these three years ago when I bought some Monsoon flat-panel speakers, which just broke. Also, don't bother with the JBL Encounter speakers... they have 1/4 the power of these and their cheap housings rattle and buzz.
The product came in on time, the packaging itself was giving a very China made kind of feeling. We still did not lose confidence and assembled the handles of the cooker. Even that was also not very clearly explained in the manual. The handle on the lower pot has just one screw that attached it to the pot and the handle on the lid had two screws!! A Major design flaw. The pot has to hold a lot of weight with food in it and needed a firm support. So once the cooker was assembled, we tried lifting it empty the lower pot handle felt as it will yield to the pressure of the hand was not sturdy enough. It did not take us more than 5 minutes to realize that we have made a wrong choice and the product needs to be returned before it is too late. So here we are returning the Presto 6 Qt Stainless Steel pressure cooker. We figured that may be it is a better choice to add 20-30 bucks to your budget and go for a sophisticated decent brand.
I got the speakers as a way to improve my very crappy Sharp 32 Aquos sound. And they do they jod very well. Before we were forced to use subtitkes to watch tv, since we did not want to crack out the volume of the built in speakers (Kids sleeping)... Now we can watch the movies / TV shows without subtitles thanks to the crisp and clear sound provided by the speakers! No non-sense installation, pretty much all you need for our 400 sq. ft bedroom.
This is a great camera for a new camera user or one who is more advanced.You can do so many things and get some great images. Love the ease of learning.
The package claims to support up to 30lbs. of weight, but that is not the case. I am using two of these on my wall for speakers which are Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble II satellites. Each speaker can't be more than 10lbs. or so, however after only a few weeks these speaker mounts are now sagging a good 1-2" downwards. These mounts have three seperate rotating joints and they are held in place by set screws which, at the time, didn't seem all that sturdy when I was installing them. I guess they really aren't! Especially when I'm reading other users with even lighter speakers are seeing a sag as well. AVOID!
This camera had everything I was looking for. It's features were great. The overall quality was fantastic. The only problem I had was that I could not make it work with the Linux Operating System, so I had to return it.
This is my 7th digital camera purchase in the past 4 years. I have taken over 16,000 pictures in those 4 years. I am an active young person and my cameras go with me anytime I am out on the town or the beach or anywhere with friends and family. I started with the C-50 and went through 4 of those. The C-50 was a great camera in its time, but the slide mechanism wore easily after use and the the camera was in general very fragile. I lost one and broke the others.I owned 2 of the C-60's. The C-60 was a much improved camera, but the slide mechanism still weakend with use and it was also very suspect to dust and debris with its style of zoom out lens. The picture quality of the C-60 was much better overall than the C-50.This 770SW is tremendously better than the C-60 or any other camera. It is thinner, there is no pop out lens to break or catch debris. The overall picture is just slightly better than the C-60 but I thought both had a great picture. The 770SW excells in close up and fast moving pictures. I rarely see a blurry image anymore and anything up to 5 inches away produces a perfect picture in the right mode. Purchase the XD high speed card with this camera and take pictures faster than with any other olympus.Where this camera blows past every other point and shoot is in its duarability. It blew my mind last week that I could jump in my pool with this camera and take under water or just out of water pictures without hurting the camera. I purchased the skin with this camera and it keeps the camera completely scratch proof even after dropping it or losing it to the bottom of the pool...with the exception of the part right above the lens hole. The only minor negative is that the skin is somewhat sticky and makes it hard to store in a pocket and pull out quickly. Again, very minor and far outweighed by the protection.If you are an active picture taker, buy this camera right now...you will be impressed!
Sometimes the only way to shut the dog up is to turn it off or unplug it. Does not work rightall the time. I bought the Rex Barking Dog sometime ago and I love him, he sounds so real. WishI had gotten another Rex instead.
This does exactly what it is designed to do - keep prying eyes away from your laptop screen. I specifically bought it to be able to work privately while traveling on planes and trains, and for that it works like a charm. It is a tad pricey, but highly recommended if you have a need to work privately in close quarters.
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.
The only grip I had with this player was that it wasn't as loud as it's ipod rival... That has all changed since Olympus recently released a new firmware upgrade that gives the mrobe player a much needed boost in sound. Now I can say with confidence, this player rocks.
I purchased this scanner to replace one that died. It was quite easy to set up and thanks to the internet I was able to find all of my local frequencies online ([...]). It took me a minute to figure out how to enter the codes in but once I did it was easy and I have my own set of channels to scan. I can hear calls from the entire county and my home town clearly. I haven't tried to do anything elaborate with it but I'm sure there are many things you can do with this. My only complaint with the radio is a very loud beep when you turn it on, other than that it's great. I would recommend this radio highly to my friends!
I bought this card for our notebook computer which we sometimes travel with. There was no problem with installation, it was quick and easy. The card worked perfectly as soon as I was near a wi-fi station and guided me through the connection using my At&T fast access dsl account. Highly recommended.
Good CB, fast delivery,and great price. The other reviews said the small attached rubber antennae did not have much range, they are correct. Fine though for cars traveling together. Attach an outside antennae and radio has good range.
This is a slick little hub/switch. i saw immediate gains in performance over my old 5 port 10baset hub. The only odd thing is that the ports in the back are in opposite order of the lights on the front.
I installed it easily enough, but nothing worked. I couldn't connect to VPN network and web pages crawled. I had to upgrade the firware out of the box and that helped with the VPN, but the only way to surf the web with any normalcy was to disable the firewall features.What a piece of trash. I returned it and bought a linksys.
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.
In the past year, I have purchased high end photo printers from Canon, Epson, Sony, Olympus and HP. This is my favorite printer. The only disadvantage relative to the other printers is that the Canon is significantly faster. The HP, especially since they added the third cartridge for longer lasting prints, wins in every other important category.
Now where to begin? By stating this is quite an unusual love affair? It did come upon me suddenly an totally unexpected especially since in over 50 years of loving the hobby of radio from listening to the sounds of the 60's on AM to later in that decade FM to dabbling in SW finally obtaining a HAM license in the mid 90's, but to be honest have never listened to such a pleasing full rich sound than that from this PAL radio! I just recently retired from public service for the state of Massachusetts where I had the pleasures of operating various drawbridges around the state for over 38 years an the last 10 years or so carried a PAL radio wherever I went an entertained the troops (workers) so to speak. All were awed at the remarkable sound from such a small package! Then a week after retirement ended up in the hospital for 13 days. Of course I brought the PAL along with an iPod, Kindle an a portable DVD.. certainly wasn't going to be without any entertainment! The nursing staff would make regular visits to my room not only to check on my condition but also to listen to the pleasing sounds of the PAL. One doctor asked "How do you like your Tivoli?" obviously being familiar with the brand name. What could I say besides "Best i've ever heard" an adding "the PAL is a big reason to stick around longer, life is worth living when your ears are treated to such pleasantries!" One only needs to listen to the remarkable bass response an then want to listen for hours upon hours an never get tired of the richness an clarity of sound.Side note: I own the PAL an the iPal an the only difference between the two is zero unless one considers with the iPal the inclusion of a 3 ft. mini plug cable for attachment to the iPAL from a iPod, Kindle, DVD etc. This can be purchased inexpensively at any electronics supplier including Amazon
This Lens Worked Really well with the Lumix FZ50 , it even worked well with the Auto Focus feature and gave quite sharp images.
The replacement battery for the Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop exactly replaced the original battery - but a a much lower cost than going through Dell. The battery life indicator says there will be over 4 hours of usage -- at least initially -- when fully charged.
It is cheap, small, gives a great picture and shows multi-region dvds. So is great!
I am enjoying the convenience of the palm Z22. I am a little slow in operating it, but time and use will take care of that.
Keep in mind this is a DSLight charger. I see some people order the wrong charger. Anyway it works fine, my only complaint was the box it came in. Not enough support so it was crushed.
I was really surprised to find that this was really made of leather and actualy works. The pouch is a good idea for the remote and wall plug accessories. As there isnt really any good handle for the IM7, I am very happy to have purchased the harness.
If you have a pair of those big house speakers and your music sound weak its because the wire can't hold the power. I had to tell my guy that about his car speakers in his car. This wire is made for in the house speakers and can hold the music and sent the signal thought the receiver to your speakers and sound wonderful don't lose quality to your music again.
I cant hear a thing when I have these on! The only drawback is that they are really big and I cant hear outside when I am walking. I love these. They came on time and I will order from them again.
Nearly immortal? Maybe not nearly. These babies keep going and going.I dropped my 30 year old pair off at the Koss HQ in Milwaukee. Over the years the cord had stretched, the cushions had flattened, the foam had dried out... They still sounded great, but were unused due to them being very uncomfortable. So- anyway, I popped back into Koss a few days later and picked them up. They even put new drivers in for me. They sound and feel fantastic now. GREAT headphones. Flat, natural response. Clear, accurate sound. I really really like these.
My computer system is mounted in the back of a box van, that provides a mobile wifi system wherever I go. This APC backup has proven to be durable, despite the dust, heat and vibration. I use it to power my computer while I travel from place to place, when I have no access to ac power.There is only one flaw with this unit, that will not affect most users, it will not run on the modified sine wave power produced by most dc to ac inverters.Other than that, this is a great ups.
No issues, I use this on top of my mono pod. Makes it easy when I wish to shoot with just the hands.
Pros: Super easy to use for basic navigation. Ready to go out of the box, just turn it on and start using it. Very easy to use for basic navigation. Basic screen has just two buttons: "Where to?" and "View map". For "Where to", type in city, street number, street name, and go; or hit "Go home" button, recent finds, favorites, etc. Easy to add additional destinations along route. Easy to zoom in/out. Great user interface for people not particularly comfortable with technology. Finds satellites very quickly, much quicker than my previous Garmin. Voice tries to read street names ("In 1 mile turn left on Maple Street"), which is helpful, even though the voice mispronounces nearly every name. Excellent value for the price.Cons: Very limited in features, and downright idiotic in how it handles certain things. While navigating, you can't drag the map left or right to see what's coming up; all you can do is zoom out, or you can leave the map and go to ANOTHER map that you can drag (requiring several button pushes). Traffic is not superimposed on the main navigation map; you have to go to a DIFFERENT map to see traffic, and that map has NO STREET NAMES!!! (I don't know why they didn't just overlay the traffic info on the navigation map). Navigation doesn't include a feature for shortest time for given traffic. When looking for places (e.g., gas stations) along the current route or near the current location or destination, you can't specify how far away to look. And when looking along current route, the search returns results that you might have already passed miles back (truly foolish of the designers, nobody wants to go backwards). The maps all have a "cartoony" imprecise feel with horrible choice of colors (yellow on white, c'mon, when have you seen a map with those colors?), especially the traffic info which looks like it was drawn by a child's crayon onto the map. Once you've added a destination along a route, you can't delete it, and if you've added multiple destinations, you can't reorder them. The system has very limited configuration options. The traffic only shows yellow and red, but not green -- meaning you can't distinguish between "no traffic" and "no data". None of the above are expensive to add; I don't understand why Garmin dropped the ball so badly.Ah, now for the traffic accuracy. The accuracy likely differs depending on what city you live in. For southern California, it's HORRIBLY INACCURATE. I don't mean slightly off, like should have been yellow when red, or missed the start of traffic by a couple miles. I mean it very often has NO RELATION TO REALITY WHATSOEVER. The map showed red for 20 miles, but I was driving 65 mph the whole time. It shows stopped traffic when traffic is cruising (even at midnight!). It shows no traffic when traffic is stopped. Sometimes it gets it right (e.g., it notified me of an accident ahead, and indeed there was, so I was ready to exit). But it's SO wrong SO often that one cannot use the information in any meaningful way; if I see red ahead, I'm not going to reroute because odds are that the red is WRONG. I've also used it in Phoenix, and again it was wrong. I've seen Garmin's response on some chat sites to the MANY complaints about inaccuracy -- "Hey, the FM traffic service is responsible for the accuracy, we just provide access to the service." That's sort of like a restaurant saying "Hey, if you don't like our food, well its the food distributor that's to blame; we just cook what they give us." If the FM service is so horrible, don't provide it until its reasonable.
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!
...keeps on working? Well, that's what happened. I've had this little flash drive for over a year and used it to transport data back and forth between my home and work computers. One day I realized I'd misplaced it, and was horrified to find it on the bottom of my washing machine. I had apparently left it in a pocket and it went through the wash. I didn't bother to try the soggy drive, figuring it was ruined, so I put it aside for a week or so. However, when I later plugged it in, I was thrilled to see it seemed none the worse for wear, and neither was the data that was stored on it. That was back in July.Great little inexpensive, solidly made storage device. I just ordered three more....
When I started in radio 30 years ago...the first cans I used were Koss Pro 4AAs...over the years I have used AKG's,Pioneers,and more recently Sennheiser HD500swhich I like...but call me sentimental...my wife got em for my birthday and they stillsound just like I remember them and still cost about the same...So there heavy...big deal..adjust. It is worth it...I missed the weight on my head and they sound great in the studio too! A+
I bought this for my husband and he loves it! He has over 1100 songs on it plus 3 full length movies and still has over 2/3 capacity left. the sound is good, the picture is excellent and its easy to use. I have an iPod and although I love it the Zen gives more bang for the buck..
This print was bequeathed to me by my mother after she got a far better quality printer. At first, I thought I had just been given gold; my own personal printer for free. I could finally print out essays for school, and a few pictures of my friends and I. However, my excitement was incredibly short lived.This first issue was the printing itself. The paper jams in the printing tray so frequently that I have to individually place in each piece of paper, which makes printing long essays for school impossible; due to the fact that the printer will stop printing when the paper tray is empty.As for those pictures of my and my friends? the print quality on photos is absolutely horrid. The color is incredibly faded. Even after spending almost an hour fiddling with the color properties and even after swapping with brand new ink cartridges, the color is STILL faded.The worst is the fact that the ink cartridges have to be in the printer in order to scan an image onto a computer. Scanning SHOULD NOT need ink, why on earth would the printer be programmed to do that?!I was lucky enough to not have to buy this junk of a printer, but for those who have lived this nightmare and are out a good chunk of change I sincerely feel for you.Aside from the major negative problems, the "good" qualities of the printer are average. Makes the same amount of noise as any other printer, and prints about the same speed as any other printer; when it does print that is.Stay away! Run! While you still can!!
I purchased the MR814v2 router with the MA401 wireless card from Amazon after reading several glowing reviews. Installation was quick and easy, including wireless using the MA401 until I tried getting my Centrino notebook to connect wirelessly using the built-in Intel PROSet 802.11b. It won't stay connected for more than few a minutes so I contacted Netgear technical support. Replies were prompt but after several exchanges and suggestions, did not help fix my problem. I found out on the web that a lot of people with Centrino notebooks have the same problem. To fix the problem, you have to upgrade the MR814v2 firmware to version 5.01 ......, uncheck the "Use Windows for Wireless" in the wireless network properties (use the Intel PROSET program that comes with the centrino notebook), and make sure that the PROSet power management is set to manual. It appears to work well after that although I occasionally need to recycle the router every few weeks, which isn't such a big deal considering the problems I had prior to this adjustment. I hope this tip helps a lot of people who already purchased this router save time. I otherwise would not recommend this router as it is not WiFi certified (see Netgear website). I'm still disappointed that Netgear technical support was not aware of this solution and last I checked, the solution is not posted anywhere on the Netgear website.
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.
The product came fast, well-packaged and with instructions for installing. There was also a small gift of a pen, a nice touch!My only quibble with it is that I had to set the contrast higher, past the mid point,when printing, as it seemed a little too light for even a refurbished new drum.
over all i give this review a 7-10 on a scale of 1-10.1 being horrible and 10 being perfect.its an excellent cd case with the exception of one malfunction.sometimes when flipping through he pages the spine that the pages are rung through pops lose and you have to reattach it.its no big deal.it isint broken but it gets annoying at times to have to pop it back into place.i like this purchase and intend to get another one in the future if they are still available.
This is good bulk stranded CAT 5E cable. I have made up several long patch cables of this for my home network and they work flawlessly. It is only bulk cable. No connectors or boots as shown in the picture. Those are extra. Be sure to order stranded connectors.
I used the product right out of the box because I was very excited after having read all the positive reviews. My hair is very thick so I used it on the highest level. It worked very fast but my hair got so hot that I burned my finger only from touching my hair. I put in on a medium heat level and still it was extremely hot.I was finished with my thick and long hair in about 20 min, which is very fast in comparison to other products!A couple hours later I went to bed and realized a bad smell, I couldn't tell what it was first. After inspecting the pillows and everything around my bed, I realized that it was my hair. It was burned, I've never smelled anything like this. I almost broke my heart, I spend so much time taking care of my hair, I try to eat healthy, take vitamins and biotin, I don't wash it too often, I don't dye it and have been able to maintain healthy hair... And then in one night I go ahead and burn it with a curling iron :(((The next day I was scared to look but it wasn't as bad as I thought, the damage was at least not visible.I mixed my shampoo with baking soda and got rid of the nasty smell. I did some research on heat protector products and ended up buying a Tresemme Heat Protector, it was recommended by Instyle and had great reviews on Amazon.Do yourself a favor, when ordering ANY curling iron, start on a low heat level. NEVER forget to use a heat protector spray.While you hold the curling iron in your hair, keep on touching your hair that is spun around the iron with your finger tips, when its hot, take it right out. be careful not to touch the iron, stay focused.To make the curls last, spay some hairspay on each curl after taking the curling iron out and pin them to your head with a bobby pin or any other pin will do, too. Once you are finished with the entire head take the pins put and spray the entire head with hairspray. If you prefer the natural look like me brush the curls out with you fingers (not with a brush, the curls might come out).Whatever you do, don't burn your hair!!I have long hair and use the 1 inch barrel, it works for me. Also I didn't have any problems with the position of the buttons unlike other reviewers.
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.
My P90 battery does not last long.I reccomend having 2-4 spares in hand for a full weekend.
The price was right. The communication with the seller was great. Seller really tried to satisfy my needs. I would definitely do business with this seller again. I expect to have many years of use with this laptop.
This was a present for my daughter. She now keeps the camera with her always, taking numerous pictures. The ones she took recently of her brother's concert were wonderful. I appreciate the quick turn around on delivery, which has made a huge hit for my young lady.
Well, what can I say about the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones that hasn't been noted by hundreds of other reviewers? Simply put, these headphones are absolutely amazing. (In fact, I'm wearing right now!) I purchased these headphones about a month ago for my trip to Japan after reading numerous reviews praising the noise-canceling cans. I, like many of you potential buyers, was weighing the pros and cons of these headphones and the Bose Quietcomfort 2. Over the short period of time that I have owned these, I can still say that I am so happy that I went with the Audio-Technicas. Here is a brief overview of my experience with them:While first impressions are always the most important ones, my "introduction" to my Audio-Technicas was a rather pungent affair. When I opened the packaging, I was nearly knocked over by an overwhelming burnt rubber smell that radiated from the headphones sturdy case. I guess some might call it the sweet brand-spanking new, straight from the factory, headphones smell, but at the time, I just called it just plain nauseating. Just one whiff of my new headphones practically caused me to pass out, and I was going to wear these on a plane for 14 hours? Ugh, I hoped my aisle mates either had strong stomachs or no noses. Now, most of the smell started to dissipate after a few days of airing out, but even after a month of moderate use, the headphones still exude a bit of funkiness. However, I began to overlook its odorous nature the moment I put these babies on.Now, I am no expert on the average size range of human heads and ears, but these guys fit me like a glove! Snug, comfortable and seemingly well constructed, I was beginning to forgive the ATH-ANC7s for their tire factory smell. I popped a AAA battery in (an included Energizer) and flipped the noise-canceling switch on the left can. Silence...Well, almost. As you probably read from numerous articles on noise-canceling headphones, nothing on the market today offers 100% silence. After having to endure screaming plane babies and a snoring father, I can confirm that these headphones will not block out 100% of intermittent sounds, but it will greatly reduce them, particularly if you have an iPod or DVD going at a reasonable volume level. And this brings me to my next point, noise leakage.Simply put, the noise leakage on these things are just terrible, particularly when the noise-canceling switch is in the "on" position. While this might not matter on a noisy plane, it is really noticeable in a moderately quiet office and unbearable in a silent library. You know those morons who listen to their iPods so loudly on the train that you get to endure their embarrassingly bad taste in music? Now imagine being that guy without intentionally trying to be that guy. Even while listening to your music on the softest level, you will still manage to get dirty looks. Well, you are pretty much guaranteed that future with these puppies. Read other reviews and you'll get the idea.Well, despite the aforementioned flaws, I'm still happy with these guys. The price truly cannot be beat in comparison to the Quietcomforts. All in all, if you want a nice, cheaper alternative to the Bose headphones, go with these. They may not perfect, but I love them regardless.
DON'T BUY BELKIN! PERIOD. Of the few reviews I've read I'm very surprised to find no one else complaining of this problem. Once you buy from Belkin they will OWN you. Perhaps the multitude of other problems people are having dilute this annoyance. The problem is that they put spontaneous ads on my computer. This means that very often, after I punch somethng into my browser, I get re-routed to a sales page of their products. Do I need to explain how annoying this is? Many times, upon start-up, their page overpowers my home page & shows up instead. I have to X out & start over. Every time it makes me think "I HATE BELKIN!". I've tried everything to remove this. There's no way to unsubscribe, no way to mess with the programs- nothing. Who needs this? When we have the free will to buy any other brand, why voluntarily commit to this abuse. Otherwise I only need to reset this sometimes- when it rains a lot, sometimes when it rains just a little or when a slight wind goes by. So I am replacing this otherwise OK router. I vow that no matter what product I am looking for, even if they show up with alll my requirements met and they're the cheapest product I STILL refuse to buy another Belkin product as long as I live. The last thing I want to do is support their sales when they have such an underhanded way of going about marketing them. Who needs this?
The sound quality on these speakers is not the greatest. Also, the touch-sensitive controls did not function properly (or at all) with my computer. I called Logitech customer support (which is not open 24/7) a couple times when I owned these speakers and they were not very helpful at all. If you want good looking speakers but don't care how they sound and want to take a chance on whether or not the touch-sensitive controls will work with your computer set-up, then by all means these are the speakers for you. Personally, I returned them and purchased the Logitech Z-4 speakers which turned out to sound A LOT better and look pretty cool as well. The Z-4 has a seperate sub woofer so the sound is a lot richer.
I have found that the pressure cooker works very effectively. I also feel confident in the fact that it is a stainless steel one and is not subject to warping. I choose this specific type of pressure cooker namely Presto stainless steel because my previous one was the same and gave me very satisfactory service for many years.
We have used this for about 2 months and are perfectly satisfied with this pressure cooker. It is an ideal accessory in any home. It is big enough to cook meals for upto 6 people.
The MZ-R55 is probably a good product, but not the best, nor the lightest, smallest player available. I've bought mine in Japan, the MZ-R90, and it's smaller, lighter, and has a longer lasting battery life. and it looks better too. The size is slightly smaller, but then it really can't get any smaller than the size of the discs, can it? I would definietly wait for the MZ-R90.
I purchased this surge protector to clamp on to an adjustable laptop desk. It works perfectly, and I am happy with my choice, but do be aware that this product only clamps on to items that are approximately 1.5 inches thick.In my case, the portions of the laptop desk that overhang the bed were too small, however, the surge protector did clamp perfectly onto the adjustable, vertical base that supports the desk section.The end result is that I have convenient power for my laptop, desk lamp, and Kindle, that rolls right along with the base of the desk.
Got this to replace my Canon 300D. Great upgrade. Fast, tight sounding shutter. Quick startup, solid feel. Nice big screen (wish it could do live mode.) Got the battery grip and it feels just like a 40D :)Very happy so far!
Over 50% of the photos I have taken are blurry. According to the instruction manual, when the dot in the view finder turns white, the picture is in focus. This is only true if blur is your focus of choice. I have taken still shots, motion shots, shots with flash and without with the same poor focus results.My current digital camera is an Olympus also with a 10x optical zoom which is my desired zoom minimum. My only complaint with the Olympus is the delay time between shots. I had such high hopes for the Minolta as the write time and refresh time is so good. And that did fulfill the promise, but again with out of focus pictures.I am returning the camera and will continue my search for a camera that will deliver the features promised.
We are very pleased with the camera. It is easy to use and has several features we weren't expecting. I certainly feel much more comfortable purchasing something from Amazom.com than many other sources. It is worth the extra money for some peace of mine.
I have very small hands, and very arthritic hands. The usual mouse that comes with the computer was a strain, and it took me a while to realize that the mouse was hurting me. This little gem is fabulous. I don't know if men (or women) with large hands would appreciate it, but for folks like me, all I can say is GET IT!
I got this printer from Walmart at a cheap price. I am happy with the print quality and don't mind the loud noise and shake pretty good.The disappointment I have is that this damn printer eat up ink way to fast for my liking. Eat up a set of cartrige with probably less than 100 pages. I print mostly black color. But where the hack is my color ink go? It is dry up about the same time as black ink. Like other reviewer says, sell us the cheap printer but rape us with the inks.Update, I can't take it any more. This printer sucks the ink dry with less than 50 pages and yes mostly printed in black color. But the color ink is dried up as well. The Cl40/41 are to expensive for 50 pages of prints. I will dump this piece of crap into the trash can soon and replace it with a color laser printer for cost effective in the long run.
Good quality wire, works with my surround system. Came on time. Don;t know if it is copper, but it works.
As soon as this pressure cooker arrived, I made swiss steak. I browned the meat first, then added the tomatoes & vegetables on top. In 1/2 hour I had a delicious dinner! I am going to have a lot of fun experimenting with this thing.Buy it! You won't be disappointed!
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 love my combination vcr and dvd. I have many old vcr tapes which I enjoy watching and now I have many dvd's recently purchased. The combination vcr/dvd makes it easier to enjoy all my movies. It's features are excellent. I recommend it highly.
It seems to work. A few more parts and a bra on my head and I can create Kelly LeBrock.
the navigon 7100 works pretty well, it just needs an up to date map to work from, the local map has roads that were never completed and some that have been rerouted years ago. so far it has worked pretty good. the order through amazon was a very good experience, product was delivered on time and as discribed.Gary
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.
Of course when my charger stopped working I scrambled to order another adapter. It didn't even occur to me to read the reviews on Amazon because I just needed to get my precious laptop back.This adapter is terrible. It barely fits into the port, and I actually have to loop the cord over the corner of my laptop to force it to stay in place. Of course, half the time it doesn't stay in place and is constantly pulling out of my laptop. I only bought it a month ago, and yet the wires are already showing as the black cover pulls away from the battery pack (not unsafely). Also, the cord is much, much too short and is constantly pulling out of the wall.Do not buy.
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.
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.
Worked well with no problems in uploading and downloading data between my laptop with XP Pro and a Garmin GPSmap76.
the mouse is the most responsive and accurate mouse i have ever used. a wonderful peice of hardware.
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.
This player is great for the price. It is one of the cheapest CD/MP3 players available, but like the cheapest of anything, it has some flaws. First the positivesPROS+ Decent sound quality+ Connectable to external stereo with decent sound quality+ Clear ID3 Screen+ Plays most filesCONS- 2 Setting EQ is either too little, or too much bass- ID3 screen not backlit- Gets only about 10 hours on 2 AA batteries- Some songs sound bad when played off MP3 CD-RW- Weak amplifier causes distortion (Not headphones)- Included earbud headphones just plain [stink]- Menu system takes some getting used to.It works fine for what I generally use it for. My main complaint is the poor quality whe using CD-RW MP3s. When I play them on other sources, they sound fine, but on this player, or at least mine, I get many electronic bleeps. In the next model, I hope they add a better EQ, maybe with a Low, Med, High Bass setting, and not just too little, or too much. The styling isn't the best, but it doesn't feel or look real cheap. All in all, for the price, it's good. But if you use it a lot and have extra money to spend, it may be worth moving up to a RioVolt SP 90, or something similar to that. By the way, I hate ear buds, so I immediately bought Sony wrap-arounds as a replacement, and they work well with this player.
I've had these for a year now. It's important to note that these are the cheapest wireless headset you can get from Sennheiser and they are awesome. The sound quality is very good and I was also impressed by the loudness. You won't get the highest highs or the lowest lows but then I knew what I was paying for. Here's the low down. For the price you cannot beat how easy they are to use and the surprising battery life. The signal has little interference with other wireless devices (i.e. baby monitor on the same freq.) and you can group these up. I bought two of these so that my wife and I could watch movies while the baby was sleeping.All in all, I'm very satisfied even after using these for a year. You won't be disappointed with these headphones.
Great looking bag that keeps a slim profile. Ample space considering the design. Keep laptop and adaptor, plus notepad and bible without crushing anything. Feels as sturdy as other bags without looking like every other backpack.
I had a Sound Blaster Audigy (first generation) and it worked well and I thought that the X-fi whould not be as great as everyone is saying it is but after my dad had trouble with his old Sound Blaster Live! I decided to buy the X-fi and give my dad my old Audigy.After installing it and trying it out I see now the reviews were not wrong, it is a great sounding card.
This is the first comp fan I have purchased. The fan on my hp went out. I didn't have any problems. It was easy to hook up, and the multi-speed is good (I guess. I just have it on the lowest speed for now). Not much else to say.
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 is a great pressure cooker. Simple design and easy to clean. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it came with an aluminum rack. Even though I've never had a need for the rack, it is a shame that when you pay for a stainless steel unit that it should come with an aluminum accessory.
I picked up a pair of these just before a long roadtrip thinking that we could use them to talk between cars, but on every point they came up weak.Range: Even in GMRS mode these things couldn't talk between two cars no more than a half mile apart in clear sight of each other.Clarity: horrible - I couldn't understand the speech most of the time.Two other features that were troublesome were the inability to lock a channel/code combination and the big dumb volume control which invariably dialed down to zero every time we put the radios in our pockets.Battery: I picked up the optional two-radio drop-in charger and the batteries were NiCd instead of the much better and longer life (and no memory) NiMH that everyone else uses and the charger was a dumb trickle charger, not a smart charger that actually told you when the radios were charged.Conclusion: What a joke. If I were Motorola I'd track down everyone who bought these, apologize personally and give them a real radio and a real charging system. I'm going with Cobra next time, which is sad since my t6320 was such a great radio.
I found this opener easier and faster to install than the standard chain type openers. Very well thought out, and I found the instructions clear and easy to understand. I had no trouble whatsoever with the installation, even considering my "average" mechanical skills. After I finished the install, everything worked properly, the first time.I am using this on a 12'x12' door in a building that's 42'x50', still even considering the distances I had to cover, the wire they provided was enough to get me where I needed to go. I have two more doors to do someday and I'll definitely go with this model again.I happened to have a 3/4" drill bit to drill metal with, but I think that would be the one thing that most people would not have handy, so make sure you have that.
I bought this to be a foot pedal for Ventrilo/Teamspeak for playing games to free up a keyboard command. Someone recommended it and so I bought it. Turns out this will not do that. It can't be "held" to work with those programs.So now I use it at work for those times my snoopy co worked comes around. It's great and works well. I've also started to use it with to switch between windows (I combine excel sheets a lot)
This device looked like the ticket for someone in constant search of hotspots! I opened its attractive packaging, and charged it on my computer by simply plugging in the USB port.I pressed the Power button, and was entertained by almost UFO-ish, colored lights -- but then the fun ended....I spent hours trying to get this to work, but to no avail. Using my USB 1.1 port, I was able to get Windows XP to recognize it was there (but not link to internet through a strong wireless source), but with USB 2.0 port, it never was recognized. I returned the unit and Hawking sent me a new one that produced similar (lack of) results.Technical support consisted of removing and replacing the software in exactly the way I had already done, and asking me to request different software drivers from another branch of Hawking. This software did not work either. Technical support was not able to help me troubleshoot why Windows would not recognize the device-- this is the type of help I expect from Technical Support, not a regurgitation of the software installation instructions.What a product and service disappointment!!!
This box holds my small collection that was scattered in drawers. I purchased it for half price in Warehouse and for the price is perfect, sturdy, holds approx 40 CDs in their cases, likely many more if you replace original cases with slipcovers.
Great Receiver for any home system, very easy to setup and fun to use with music or movies.
Great Camera especially pictures at night with little or no light those pictures are magnificant Great is the GE A730 it has surpassed sony and all top brand name.
Enjoyed with the product a lot. Sunnheier paid attention to a minute details. Very cosy and convenient. Ipod's native earphones can't even compete. HUUUgest Thanks
This handheld mouse is so effortless to use you baarely have to move your fingers or hand. I bought it because I was having trouble with carpal tunnel syndrome in my hands and wrists and wanted to keep using a mouse to game and everything else I do on the computer. I also wanted it to "read" on any surface. Well, this Razor Diamondback fullfills all my requirements.
my last one lasted us 7 years and i wouldnt change a thing,, this pool is awesome,, it is the best baby sitter i ever had..
My Ipaq 3630 was more than three years old and the lithium-ion battery doesn't hold a charge more than a day. So I got the 2400mA replacement battery and now I can listen to my MP3 continuously for 3 hours+.
Upgraded to this after a few years with a Canon G2 and a Powershot 500, and have now had it for six months. Looked at all the various compacts with zooms, and this one continued to impress. The only other serious contender was the Olympus which just didn't sit right in my hands for some reason, and cost almost twice as much. Quick, little digital delay, excellent, low noise (once you change the default setting on the noise reduction to low from normal). My brother, by chance, had just bought the Olympus and we were comparing pictures taken at the same time side by side, and he was very depressed afterwards. This may look like a DSLR, but it is not. For really fast action sports photography and high speed continuous shooting it gets very jerky and hard to track the object as the screen refresh rate is too slow. However, between the long zoom with a nice wide angle, the overall picture quality and ease of use (from "basic settings for dummies, to very advanced) this camera gives you almost everything you possibly ask for. Very happy, great camera for overall travel and family shooting. My most recent camera is an Olympus E-510 and of course, a real DSLR is much better in pretty much every way, but the Lumix makes for a great all round camera.
I had a strange problem with the LX5 mouse on a Mac mini. Sometimes I would have to click more than once (up to four times) for a click to be recognized. It was VERY annoying. Apple has a number of known issues with mouse clicks; many of these cases involve Logitech products. Apple's suggestions did not help. Upgrading the OS from Lion to Mountain Lion did not help either. I replaced the LX5 with an Apple Magic Mouse (Bluetooth) and the problem disappeared.I have a MacBook that uses a very old M-RM67A Logitech wireless mouse with no problems. There may be Logitech wireless products that work well with OS X, but in my experience the LX5 is not one of them.
The Rio600 certainly is an impressive player. Small and sexy, it holds a load of music at an amazingly high quality. The difference between storing in WMA format at 64k or 128k is almost undetectable, giving virtual CD quality on the move.The LCD display gives plenty of track info, and there are lots of customisable options too, such as many different tonal balances to suit different tastes etc. On the subject of tone, dump the supplied earphones, which amazingly are far too poor for the player. With a half decent pair and the right tone settings, you'll get it sounding just how you want. The underlying source sound quality is astonishingly good.Apart from the supplied earphones, the only other down sides worth mentioning are the battery life indicator (the batteries will die suddenly with the indicator still showing 50% life!) and a slight software &quot;sting in the tail&quot;. Don't get me wrong, the CD copying/transfer software is a joy to use, doing its' job in minutes, and it even collects all the track info from the Internet in seconds. But why does it appear to be limited to copying only 50 CDs? After that, you have to pay for an &quot;unlimited&quot; update version, for a few dollars. A cheap trick, I thought.But all in all, a hell of an impressive player which will soon become the only way you listen to your albums on the move.
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.
I purchased this cable to wire my blu-ray player from the living room to the router, located in the den. I ended up sending the wire through a hole into the basement, and then coming back up at the router. I decided to spring for the cat6 because 1) It's better shielded and is is running alongside other wires that might cause interference and 2) It offers faster speeds than a cat5. Quality wise, I definetely noticed a difference in video quality when streaming wirelessly vs. wired. Netflix was much snappier, and videos were near-HD quality (It's very hard to get HD streaming because my internet connection is 1.5 Mbps, while you need 3mbps to get full HD 720p and 6mbps for full 1080 HD). This cable is good for just about any use, and I really recommend it.
I have owned these headphones since 2002. I have also owned some over-ear grados, sennheisser 560s and Etymotic Headphones. Even for the most discriminating audiophiles, the sound quality is superb. The large 50mm driver and biocellulose diaphram deliver an extremely accurate sound reproduction. Some people complain that Sony's can't give the same warmth of sound as some German and American head-phones, but I disagree, these phones are among the best I have owned and they are extremely comfortable for extend wear despite their enormous size.I am reviewing these phones because I want people to know that it doesn't deserve a 5 star rating because it isn't that durable. I listen to head phones more than most people do, since I probably have them on my head about 8 hours a day (due to the nature of my work) My complaints are the head band, which deforms after wearing it for a long period of time and now I have noticed that the metal attachment is cutting through the leather slightly and probably will need to be replaced. The other problem I have had is with the cable.When the sound started to cut out, I initially thought there was a problem with my system. Then I tried them in my ipod and same problem. Long story short, after a couple of calls to Sony's customer service and some diagnostic efforts, it turns out the pure copper cord isn't very durable like braided wires. Probably due to metal fatigue, it lost connectivity about an inch into the phones. Make sure that you are really careful with the cable like don't pull on the phones by the cable. It took a while to diagnose, but I finally fixed them. If you send them to a repair professional, expect it to be expensive.In summary, these are great headphones, expensive but not excessively so, like the R10's. Just be careful as they need to be handled with some care.
Got this camera about 10 months ago and it passed my test -- my wife uses it and doesn't complain about it being too hard. In fact, except for the occaisional disposable, we don't own, and probably won't own, another camera until we replace this with another digital.This is definitely for the &quot;Instamatic&quot; crowd. Point and shoot, fixed focus, etc. Everything is made really simple, without getting too technical.I love being able to put them up on the web quickly, and email to friends quickly.Negatives: (Hey, everyone want's to know what I don't like first.) 1. Delay after taking the picture. This is the only real complaint I have. It doesn't seem like it would be that bad, but if you want to take several shots of something in a row, you have to wait. Kinda kills the moment. 2. Batteries. This was a complaint until I started buying NiMH batteries. DON'T try it with NiCads -- just doesn't work. And you might want to have some &quot;emergency&quot; Lithiums around too (though they are so expensive, I don't do that normally). 3. I went for the gold, so I got an 8MB card, and it was too small. So, I just bought a 16 MB card. I rarely get it full, and if I do, I dig out the 8MB for the rest. Or, I just get rid of the lousy pictures. 4. Software -- since I never plug my camera in directly, I was dismayed that the software keeps complaining that I didn't plug in the camera. So, I just copy all pics onto the hard disk and look at them with the default Microsoft picture viewer. If need be, I clean them up with PhotoDraw 2000 (which is a total pain -- don't think you're getting anything if you get it). We get by. Some means to keep notes for each picture would be great.There are probably some things I'd look for in my next camera, but all in all I'm pretty happy.
This is a snip form a customer service email from Magellan:"Please note that the replacement cost for the eXplorist 610 through our Customer Loyalty Program is $269.00 while the eXplorist 710 cost $329.00.If you wish to take advantage of the said promotion, all you need to do is call our customer support line at 1-800-707-9971."All I had to do is stick my MAP330 into an envelope and get the top of the line explorist 710 for $329 incl. S&H.; That's close to what I paid for for the MAP330 back in 2001 including the street and topo map software CDs.Now I have all of the US as a 24K Topo plus world-wide turn-by-turn navigation in one awesome unit. Plus Geocaching, plus geotagged video & photo.Magellan must have taken a very sharp pencil for this kind of offer.Good Luck!
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.
When I traded my N90s for a D70, I lost the flash synch connector for my studio flash packs. This little connector slides on to the hot shoe connector on top of the camera and provides the PC synch port missing on many DSLRs. It also works great with my D80. I don't use my studio equipment very often, but this is an essential piece of the kit now.
not too big.great bass.great sound.great noise cancelling (even good for loud subways, etc.)only problem is that they might fit tight and/or get a little uncomfortable after a while. so it wouldnt be a good idea to wear them for three hours straight. but i love these headphones.
This was quite a terrible wrist rest. The one I replaced it with lasted for years. This one, after only two weeks, started to indent and get &#34;smashed&#34; down already! It doesn't do any good for wrist support if it doesn't offer any support. I'm very disappointed in the quality and would not recommend it to others.
I was recently thinking about getting cable for our HTPC/Projector setup. Until recently, we were just watching DVDs, but that does not allow for high-quality live TV, like sports. However, I was not interested in the additional 150+ channels of nonsense, clunky hardware, three additional remotes and price that comes with cable or dish. So I saw this gadget and thought ok, lets give it a try for $100... I only set it up with the small antenna it comes with on a 2.8GHZ pc and a 1280x1080 dlp projector. The results were better then expected, to say the least. Now we got 25 digital channels, all the HD programming of the major and local networks and the reception is great. It is way much better then anything on ntsc, including cable or dish! If you think about getting an HDTV receiver for cable, better try this first. We are three miles from a TV Tower, but with an external antenna, you probably get good results even from a distance.I just got the unit this weekend, so I am still learning about aspect ratio, resoultion, etc. The documentation is unfortunately very basic.We had friends over for the footbal game this weekend and they were all impressed to see HD on a 7 x 5' screen with 5.1 speakers.
I don't know anything about electronics and I know even less about cables. Belkin is a familiar name to me as I have their power surgers and I know how satisfied I am with them. I recently purchased a 40 inch LED TV. Sorry I couldn't purchase it from Amazon as I needed the store to install it on my wall. At the end of the sale the salesman said I needed a HDMI cable and it would cost another $50. After just spending a small fortune I balked at paying another $50 for a cable and said I'll go home and purchase it on Amazon where I knew I would save money.. The salesperson really surprised me and said he would look it up on their computer so I could order the best one. You know the outcome! After searching, this Belkin 12 foot cable came up and he said you'll be happy and safe with this brand cable, it's as good as ours.. He actually printed the information out for me. I saved $22 and couldn't be happier with the absolutely perfect reception on my new 40 inch Samsung. Even though the set is only a few feet away from my cable box you do need 12 feet. It couldn't be clearer and we're so thrilled our 13 year old clunker died. Look no further, this is the HDMI cable to purchase. .
Ordered through work as my standard desktop keyboard. First impression...cheap. Way too light, button layout is odd..seems too tightly laid out. Volume control failed to work.Going to throw this in a drawer and re-install my Logitech.
If you are looking at a BIGMA, you are most likely price-conscience. Nothing wrong with that because this lens gives a lot for a little price. In good light, it provides a great pictures. Great ability to change to varying degrees of distance from the subject, making it very versatile. But without IS and good light, it lacks a bit. I love to shoot youth football, and day games are great, but night games are impossible. So if you want to shoot at night, get a Canon IS lens. If you are going to shoot different distances, especially outdoor sports, this is a great lens.
I recently left my earbuds on an airplane. I replaced them with the lower cost Senheiser CX-300. Boy, was I disappointed, and I wish I had saved the price of the SC-300's and applied it to a better pair. However, I have adjusted my equalizer on the iPhone so I can use them, but they are far from Hi-Fi. Previously I had a pair of Etymotic Research ER6i buds, and they were great. Note that they cost considerably more than the Senheisers. The Ety's not only gave great sound (get a good seal in the ear for bass), but they were much more sound isolating. I had to run the sound loud on the Senheisers on a flight, because they give very little sound isolation.Save up your pennies and get the ety's.
I'm an avid photographer with high end SLR's and Digital SLR's. Just Before going on a trip to Maine, I lost my Sony T7 and needed a replacement. The T7 was a great camera but it's underwater housing was a pain to work with. So, I decided to by an underwater camera. With all the poor reviews out there I almost decided to go back to the T7. I'm glad I took the leap.This camera takes GREAT shots. I purchased a 1GB memory card for it and it holds tons of photos. The picture quality is also excellent. I'm not sure how people are getting poor images but believe they may not be holding the camera still while shooting or may not be filling the shadows with light. I default the flash to always being on and it works great. I did this also for my T7.For the complaints you've read about it not saving the "shooting mode". When the camera is turned back on, it defaults to the standard shooting mode. If you'd like to use a preset mode, it goes back to the last one you selected at the push of a button. This is a great since you may turn it off underwater and then turn it on later while above surface (and forget that you were on a preset mode). If you are still underwater you're only a button away to getting to the last preset mode you used again. There are a lot of presets, so having it go back to the last one used is really helpful.I'm going to try to upload some of the shots I've taken. They're as good as the Sony T7 (if not better) with the added versatility of underwater photography. If you want a camera that can truly go anywhere, this is the one! Don't forget to put a little RainX on the lens and clean the lens regularly as this is another common reason people get poor shots with these cameras
You get what you pay for. 25 years car audio experience, I wanted a budget system for a back up vehicle. Better off spending a little more on something else, like Kicker or Lanzar. These may perform fair off just head unit power, avoid these if your running an amp. Ran these off an amplifier low-level line outs, the cleanest power option and results are minimal. Tweeters simply sound cheap and distort easily, mids are a bit better but not much. I knew Pyle was nothing but restamped Pyramid junk, but decided to gamble anyway. Photo of the mid-bass in photos is misleading, not at all a beefy speaker. grade "D", giving them 2 stars at best.
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.
I gota' tell ya', for the price it is absolutely worth owning, especially if it's your first mp3 player. I couldn't be happier with it: the display is great, it's very light, and it has many features.Some people have complained that it's a bit too difficult to use. True, but after a couple of rounds of forward and backward any user will get the jest of the most important functions. Programming the FM player gets a bit confusing but it's doable.It's really a pleasant surprise as how many features are put in this product; it's actually fun trying to figure them all out. Although the manual is not very helpful, you can figure it out for yourself.You can organize your mp3s or wmas any way you like. Maneuvering through your folders and files is also easy. The FM radio has 20 preset stations that you can program, the signal is not great but it works. The mic picks up conversation from almost 2 feet away. Just a good product.The only downfall is the immense consumption of batteries. I go through 4 batteries a week!! I know the company promises 15 hours of play time, but this is misleading because it uses a lot of juice when you're transferring songs to the player from your pc (or Mac). Now, I only transfer songs sporadically, to deter some of the battery usage. I also figured out you can turn off the backlight, which also saves some juice.Overall, I'm happy with it. Keep in mind I haven't experienced any other mp3 players, but objectively I think it's wonderful. Enjoy.In My Humble Opinion
Why doesn't anyone make these anymore? They were standard issue with all "sports" related Walkman, Diskman, etc. Now, you can't find them. Earbuds don't stay in, and you can't run with over-the-ear headphones. I'm amazed there is still not a market for these.
I ordered this keyboard hoping it would be a suitable replacement for my old broken keyboard. I wasn't expecting much condsidering I bought this product for about $15. Neverless this Inland product did NOT satisfy me. (Note, this is much better than a Dell keyboard because none of the keys fall out.) But I found this particular keyboard to be extremly annoying!This product failed me. I was disappointed to find that the backspace button was small, and somebody like myself who makes many typos or whom re-edits work may find this product a bit frustrating. The keyboards design was not as modern as I expected it to be. It was definetly my fault for not reviewing the pictures. Also there are three buttons on this device located at the top of the keyboard: POWER, SLEEP, and WAKE UP. If the POWER or SLEEP key is pushed, your computer/laptop shuts off. I lost loads of work because I had mistaked these buttons with INSERT and HOME. Maybe not the best design out there.I hope you won't need the mouse included, because this picture may fool you. The size of this mouse is fit for a toddler. It's not practical!This set isn't an entirely bad buy. Those two bad keys can always be taken out, you could always get a bigger mouse. Try not to waste your time wondering whether you should get this or not. GET A DIFFERENT KEYBOARD if your not so sure. Don't take your chances.Shopping doesn't have to be a gamble. Choose with caution!E.V.E
Good size. Gives off good light and heat. We love it. Will cook on it any day now as it is getting cool in NYC. Highly recommend this purchase to anyone .
good product for the money. poor quality image makes it feel very cheap for a gift.
Waste of money, do not buy these. I bought them and they fell apart within a year. I wasn't even hard on them, just wore them like a normal person, hung them on a rack when I wasn't using them. One day I went to put them on and the cheap plastic that holds the rails to adjust for head size split in half. I taped it back together with duct tape, and a week later the other side broke. The cables are also wired in a bad way so regular use causes a lot of wear and tear on them. By the end of their life ( a year ) there was no sound coming out of the right ear due to the cable being broken at the Y joint.Do yourself a favor, skip these. For a lot less you can get equal quality with a much better lifespan.
This case is typically classic Leica. I remember my father's Argus camera from the early 50's with a case very much like this. It is a throwback to leather cases from the early-to-mid 30's.The camera rocks, too.
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!
I've been using a Cambridge SoundWorks "SoundWorks" Amplified Multimedia/Computer Speaker System since April, 1998! I paid $126.29 at the time and have been extremely happy with the purchase. You cannot go wrong with this gem of a system. And at less than half the price of what I paid, six years ago, I'm even more impressed.
I decided to buy this one, even though it was a little more expensive, but I think it's definitely worth it! It's totally easy to mount to the wall and tv and it's very, very sturdy! But more than that, I installed this a little bit crooked and it was so easy to straighten the tv. It tilts all ways, so I was able to mount it really high and tilt it downward, but now it's out of the way and I can turn it anyway I need to anywhere around the room!
Bought one of these after tired of lugging a laptop to use ping,DNS problems.Works Great !Checks Cables Distance and Built in Toner to Find cables. But would need a receiver to pick up tone sound.You can use DHCP mode on unit and work on any network or use static IP settings.10/100 connections.Very Fast networking checks.Built in Light for dark spots.Kind of Pricey, but work the cost.
Once I received the complete order and installed the initial 4 ink tanks, they performed excellent. I tried printing several different documents and they printed fine. All seems to be fine at this time.
My computer vaio already has 512MB. When I bought this item, I thought it is 2X512 MB, total is 1 GB. I checked in my bios, it is total 512MB. I try so many ways but I still got 512MB. My laptop is still slow and I just waste my money.
Although this device was clearly created with ease of use in mind, it stopped working within a week of using it. Only three of the ports were being used when this happened. Until this company is able to refund my money, I will advise all electronic users to refrain from purchasing items from this brand.
We use an old Matrix 5000 system that uses these Smartcell batteries in them. When I ordered this one it was because we had one just go bad. The install date was 1993. They are a super battery and last a long time not to mention they are hot swappable. Very easy to install in our system and was mailed here 5 days faster then the assumed ship date.
I have been using Verbatim CDs and DVDs for several years and have always been happy with the results. I don't remember ever finding a defective disc. I have to admit I've managed to mess up my fair share of recordings, but it has always been my fault. I highly recommend these blank DVDs for your day-to-day and archive recordings.
This set of headphones was a complete waste of time. Do not buy this if you expect 5.1 surround sound as it states. The headphones do not produce this effect and the sound quality is absolutely horrible at every thing possible. The sound is muffled and when the sound is traveling from one side to the other it cuts in and out; sound basically disappears for a second which was annoying. The rear was absolutely silent, I heard nothing. Just in case your wondering I ran several surround sound test on this device through the optical input and it was disappointing. I tried several settings giving them a chance but no luck at reproducing the surround sound effect. Also the headphones have a weird connector so your not going to be able to use them on anything but the decoder. I hope this helps anyone in the future. Have a nice day ; )
Sound clarity is good with this cable plugged in. You do have to make sure you get the cable oriented correctly so you get that distinct click telling you it's installed correctly.
Nice compact scanner with A4 size capacity. Delivered fast and secured. Its doing a fantastic work for me.The driver installation was a little tricky to figure out.
The XT is the first/only camera that matched my four essentials:- Tiny.- 3 Megapixels or more.- Optical zoom.- Minimal shutter lag.The camera is virtually perfect for its role - a shirt-pocket camera that takes pictures good enough to print. It probably will lose some points on technical merit - such as a little vignetting and distortion when shooting test scenes, but none of these are noticeable on a day-to-day basis.With its portability, fast startup, and minimal shutter lag, you'll be taking pictures when no-one else can. It even doubles as a primitive video camera when the need arises.The only significant issue I've come across is with flash photography when red-eye-reduction is disabled (to keep shutter lag low). The camera, it seems, actually flashes twice in very quick sucession - once to gauge exposure, and again to take the picture. I have found that the first flash causes some subjects to blink such that the picture (and second flash) is always taken when their eyes are closed.I'd also like to see the little charger stand made more useful - it should power (not just charge) the camera, and it would be great if the charger stand would be a USB dock rather than having to fiddle with the USB cable each time.
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!
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.
These little earphones are great! I needed some lightweight earphones for my treadmill adventures. But I didn't want in-ear ones, because I thought they would make me too hot with my ears plugged up. Plus, I feel more secure with earphones that go over my head - ear hooks irritate me. Enter these little babies! They have great sound and are so light, I can barely feel them. I was confused at first on how to put them in, since the "speaker" portion faces towards your face rather than towards you ear canal, if that makes sense. That has the effect of giving your ears a little breathing room, so to speak, without compromising the sound or making you hotter by blocking air circulation. Love them!
Great product, but I'm not crazy about the touch finger scroll. Overall, great product
Thinner than my last 14 gauge speaker wire that I bought, but stripped just fine with the 14 gauge part of my wire strippers. Not bad, does the job. A little pricey here, and can be found cheaper elsewhere, but thats if you don't mind waiting 2 weeks for shipping.Its wire, it works, I really can't complain.
I grew up during the Golden Age of High Fidelity. My fondest wish at age 16 was to own a Thorens 124 turntable. My wish was granted and I'll never forget what the Audio Exchange (now know as Harvey Electronics) salesman told me. "Yeap- she's a beauty. Turns round and round real nice."Which brings me to the point. This Audio-Technica platter turns round and round real nice. It is quiet, reliable and includes a perfectly acceptable tone arm. If you put a fine cartridge in it, it will sound spectacular. If you put in a cheapie, you'll get cheap sound. Likewise if you connect it to a cheap preamp. End of story.This table is not what I would consider "audiophile esoteric"--but it does the job just fine. In fact, you would have to spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more to find a better wheel that goes around and around (believe it or not, some people spend over $15,000 for a table that weights 90 pounds and is mounted in a solid granite base.If you need a phonograph (aka Victrola, Grammaphone, etc) to play your old lp's, or even to place your more precious platters on, then look no further. I am told that this is a professional broadcast instrument. Such a claim was impressive in 1968. Today, that spec is as silly and outdated as FM Multiplex itself. With a good cartridge installed, be assured that you will hear sound that your iPod cannot match. It will not harm your discs or fall apart. It is an honest deal for people who know that $2,900 for a hand-crafted bottle of Scotch is bizarre.Of course, I own "esoteric" Bang and Oulfsen Tables. I am an audio snob. If you are a normal person, spend your big bucks on good electronics and speakers. This table will produce lovely sound and spin round and round for decades to come.
I bought this headphones because of the high ratings. I used it on a couple of flights now and it was very good. It blocks out a lot background noise, the sound comes in nice and clear. I was watching Transformers and i can hear all the background sounds. It feels very comfortable after 6 hour of use. I was actually thinking of buying either a Seiheinser or Bose and I used to have a Seihenser PCX. For the cost and the sounds it delivers, this is a great headphones!
This is an amazing camera. It's great fun to use and has tons of neat features which you can read about at length in other reviews. I will advise you not to bother getting the kit lens. It is useless -- unless you need an $80 dollar paper weight. I bought the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens and cannot be happier with my decision. Why? Because it's a super fast lens that delivers great portraits. At nearly $300, it's worth its weight in gold. If you can't afford to drop $300, the Canon 50mm f/1.8 delivers similar results and can be had for roughly $70. The trade off is one stop (and its housing is made of plastic. If you're clumsy, you'll end up replacing it at least once. It reportedly falls apart quite easily.)
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.
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.
GOOD PRICE, GOOD QUALITY, I LOVE MY CAMERA AND THE LENS COME GREAT, THE BAG IS EXCELENT VERY BIG!!! =)
The kit does not fit a 1994 nissan sentra xe. I wasn't even able to use it because it is meant to be used when you are putting the receiver where the A/C controls are. Don't buy it.
my Xfx 7900gs was so loud that it could be heard in a other room. Also the heat was very hot about upper 90 F range. Everything came in the package. Installing on my video card wasnt difficult. I plugged the plugs into the power supply wires with ease. So after doing that i turned on my pc. I heard Very little sound and my first thought was that something went wrong with the cooler. I looked inside the computer and saw that the fan was moving. After about 30 minutes i checked the Temperature of the video card. i saw it with my own eyes... it was in the 50s! not only that but i heard almost no sound compared to the stock cooler of the video card that sounded like a tornado. When playing 3d games that Temperatures ranges from 60s to 70.
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.
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 digital camera which I had been using with a 512MB Panasonic SD card, however since I bought the 1 GB Sandisk Ultra II SD card I really started to enjoy taking 5 megapixel pictures and not worrying about save-to-card times and space limitations. Its a truly fast card for a very afordable price.
I was searching for a pair of speakers for my 2-car garage. I purchased a pair of Pioneer speakers a million years ago and decided to replace them when one of the woofers had seen its last days and the sound was distorted. The Pioneers were paired with a pair of Bose 141 Series II Bookshelf Speakers. I considered purchasing another pair of the Bose 141s but I didn't want to spend a fortune. I reviewed the comments of current Sony SS-B3000 owners posted on Amazon's site and decided to purchase the speakers. The speakers were received prior to the promised date of delivery( Amazon always beats the promised delivery date). For the price, the SS-B3000s sound great and I am completely satified.
After doing a lot of research on digital camera, I finally decided on the Canon Powershot SD800. This camera is great. I owned a Fujifilm and it could not come close to the Canon. The features are perfect and the picture quality is wonderful. It is very easy to use for even a beginner. I would recommend this camera to anyone. It is very good in low light and great in wide angles.
This puppy also works great with 40GB IPod too as we found out recently on an evening of Frank Caliendo impressions and jokes. The ultra compact remote is way cool, almost futuristic-James Bondish in sleek design. Plug your Ipod in on the desk and you almost expect a hologram to appear and start speaking to you. Seriously though this is one little impressive unit. 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 one of my sons and he likes it to take into every room to play outloud . When he goes to visit grandma he takes his little system. 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 . It is only slightly padded(wouldn't want to bulk it up!) so care should be given while your Ipod is stowed away or traveling. 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.
In general, I am very pleased with the SD 700. I have a Canon Digital Rebel, but I was looking for something easier to carry around for the more routine P & S type of pictures. Anyway, besides meeting that requirement, this camera also has many extra capabilities for some manual control and special situations. I like having both the LCD screen and a Viewfinder. The Viewfinder is better when there is a lot of sunlight hitting the LCD. The LCD is bright and sharp in most situations and very useful in setting up the camera for timed shots. During my last vacation, I used the SD 700 a lot more than the Digital Rebel. The Rebel was great for special scenery shots where I needed a Polarizer filter or whatever, but for most cases and people shots, the 700 was easy to carry and use and took great pictures.
Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure CookerThis is my first pressure cooker and I'm very impressed with the quality. It was a great price and it seems very heavy duty and well made. I've made a few recipes from the book that came with the pressure cooker and then purchased another cookbook to use with it. I love it!
This is the first portable DVD Player I have owned. However after reading many reviews on other systems I took a chance with the 9 inch Audiovox. So far this unit has proven to be a good buy. With the 9 inch screen the picture quality is excellent especially when watching movies in wide screen mode.Like most other portable DVD reviews I saw the external speakers will work fine if you are in a quite place, if not you will need earphones to hear the movie or music.This unit has comes with a 3 point AV Jack conversion so you may use the system as a standard DVD play with a TV or LCD Projector.I have used the unit with DVDs, DVD-R, music CD's, MP3 disk, and have also dropped some MP3 files onto a USB Tumb drive all work very well.The only drawback I will note is the short battery life, only plan on two hour maximum. The product details only indicate a 2.5 hour battery. This is not an issue for me because I am almost always near some type of power outlet. This unit comes with a cigarette lighter power adapter and a 110 - 240 electric power adapter.For the price I would recommend this product..
I have bought 3 of these now.. every time I have a friend that sees it and also has a macbook i end up having to give it to them and getting myself another. During my 3rd purchase I looked around for new items maybe that came out since.. NOPE.. this is still the best for macbook 13.3.It carries my macbook, extra batter, my apple remote, and my headphones. THe openning at the top makes it easy to pull the macbook out for airport security and also to pull the laptop out without pulling the whole sleeve out of my larger carry bag.love it. buy it.
The Sony MVC FD83 is excellent for the Novice to Intermediate photographer. With its high resolution 1280x960 the photos are veru high in quality at this price. I rsearched digital cameras for about a month online and at retail stores. You cant beat this camera and what it has to offer with this price range. MPEG short voice clips and all you need is a 3.5 floppy. No expensive FlashRam to buy for the other brands of cameras. I was hesitant to buy Sony outside of TV's(they are the best) but I am very happy I went with the Sony. Dont Buy the FD71/73 because it doesnt offer as much as the FD81/83/91 models
Excellent value for around $125. Multiple quality settings. "Best" quality more than suitable for professional business proposals, etc. Black & color cartridges, easy to install. Reliable - Daily use for 2 months and have not yet experienced a paper jam. Recommended!
I purchased this as a gift for my mother. Although the picture quality isn't great it's about what you would expect for the screen size and price. Overall I'm pleased with that aspect of the product.I had a hard time making this work on my (Vista) computer but the key was to 1) install the software 2) plug in the key chain via the USB and 3) select update FROM THE KEY CHAIN SCREEN. That opens the PhotoViewer program so that you can add photos to the key chain. If you try to open the program directly from the desktop or from the start menu you get an error message. This should be more clearly explained but it did solve my problems.
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.
The storage stand for my Crosley unit was great. A little problem with the directions but it all worked out.
My first info globe lasted a little over a year.. But.i loved it so much that i replaced it and added another in a different room.. Have had the two now almost two years... Not bad for a cheap 39 bucks... Wish the could add a alarm clock feature to it. Its GREAT not having to get up at night when the phone rings to see who's calling.. Easy to see in the dark and the noise is minimal and almost hypnotic... Acts almost like one of those wave or ambiant noise makers that are suppose to put you to sleep.. Going to buy another one to have as a spare as i can't imagine being with out one in the bedroom and having to get up every time the phone rings at night...
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
I bought this product as a gift for my nephew who wanted to run an xbox 360 and a computer in his bedroom. He installed it in a matter of seconds and was on xbox live within a few minutes......works great.
Can't beat these speakers for the price! If you're looking for good sound quality without spending a fourtune these speakers are perfect.
I think product is very easy to use. For some one that does not howto use the computer well should have no problem down loading picturesonce you get familiar with it
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 just wish it would have a repeat mode!!!!!!
Does not fit HP 17" notebook. 6th Ave. charges back shipping and restocking so it really doesn't pay to return it.....
Good Camera. User Friendly. Underwater shots actually work. Movies are OK, but that is not what the camera is designed to do. Dont waste your money on the waterproof box unless you want pictures in the deep.
Great picture, HD reception without anything extra (like a box) for about 10 channels. One cable into the back of the TV and I was done. One more cable to the DVD and I have a very good movie system. The TV is capable of being part of a much better system, but this is great for now.
What a product! Eye-catching, beautiful aluminum body and very easy to fill with songs and to use. Works perfectly with iTunes and, in spite of lacking all other features of iPod Nano, the clip, the tiny size and the lightweight make it a great player for jogging and for listening to music even if you don't have a pocket as you can easily attach it to your clothes.
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.
Pure waste of money. They have poor tension and do not hold the plugs properly and fall out. Avoid.
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
Great headphones for $8.... Base could be better but if your a treble kind of person, you will love the clarity!
I LOVE these earbuds. I find that when I wear normal headphones all day (I work in a noisy office with "enthusiastic" coworkers), I get a headache from the pressure of the headphones, so I prefer ear buds.For the price and for the functionality - these earbuds are FANTASTIC! They're perfect for closing out almost all external sounds, they come with different sized covers for the buds so you know they'll fit in your uniquely shaped ear, and I've been using them for over a year now without a single complaint and even after a few "desk accidents" (the random coffee, or peanut butter honey sandwich needing to be washed off).At first, I thought the irregular cords (one side of the cords is longer than another) would bother me, but it hasn't been a big deal. They keep out the external noise (and boy, is there external noise here), they sound GREAT (at all volume levels!) and they are little workhorses. Delicate, unobtrusive and yet really great - I recommend these earbuds to anyone!!
I have owned a Gateway M305CRV for nearly 4 years. The processor is a 2.4GHz mobile celeron and I installed 1GB of Ram (system max). I also upgraded the hard drive to 100GB, which the system handles with no issues.Despite the fact that the processor is the older single core vs. the newer dual core intel and AMD models, the performance is still comparable. I use the sytem for surfing the web, e-mail, photo editing, some video editing, and standard word and spreadsheet processing. I have also used it periodically for database development in Access.While you cannot use the more demanding programs (such as Access or photoshop elements) simultaneously without bogging the system down somewhat, the performance is still on par with newer processors for working in a single application. I have owned several different models of the Gateway laptops and Dell laptops, and I find in general that the Gateway models seem more efficient that the Dells. The downside of the Gateway's is the customer service. If you don't need tech support and can do your own upgrades for most items you would want to change (such as RAM, hard drive, optical drive, etc.) don't be afraid of a Gateway.
I studied the Amazon.com reviews for numerous USB disk drives of roughly similar size, and this drive had the best reviews (at the time I bought it, anyway). I've had the drive for about 2 weeks and it works great. My computer, running Windows 2000 Pro, recognizes it within a few seconds of turning on the drive; the switch is really convenient, and I leave the drive off until I need it. Unfortunately, the "award winning" backup software would not run on my computer. As soon as the software starts up, Windows reports an error and shuts down the software. Thus, the backup button on the drive does nothing. However, I bought the drive for the disk space, and I'm pretty happy with it so far.Update (April 2012). Well, this drive is still working fine after about 6 years. Actually, I purchased a second one shortly after buying the first one - both are still going strong. I still turn them off when not in use, which probably contributes to the longevity. Seagate makes a pretty good drive.
What else can I say. The batteries fit into my phone and they work just fine.
Ever since the SR-60s arrived on the scene around 1994, they have received outstanding reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. I bought a pair of SR-60 back in 1996 for $69.00. I was pleased then with everything about them and the sound was exceptional. They are a unique looking set of cans and I thought I looked like a real audiophile wearing them. I actually bought them for my home stereo system. I would describe the sound as well-balanced, natural and warm. Nothing exaggerated or colored...just pure musical bliss. I never experienced discomfort or listeners fatigue. I am hoping to receive a new pair of SR-60i this Christmas. Through the years I have owned or auditioned Sony, Senheiser, Dr. Dre's Beats, and Philips headphones. For the price, I still rank this superior to almost anything in its price range (79.00)now, which is a pretty consistent price.Soundmiser
They sound great and will not fall out of your ear when you are running/exercising. They fit so well that they drown out most of the noise on the subway even when the volume is off.I must admit, however, they are not durable.My 3rd set just started giving me problems this week. The plug connection is always the same issue- there must be a design flaw or something.After 2+ years and 3 sets I am currently looking for a new brand.
I ordered these speakers because I wanted some portable speakers that needed no receiver/amp to play adequately music from my MP3 player. I use them when on my treadmill and I haul them out to the back deck for cookouts. They won't replace your family room sound system for permanent play but for what I believe is their intended purpose, they are great.
I use several of these cards and change them out frequently when doing weddings! I find the colors to be good, as weel as the speed. Great card.
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.
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.
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!
I couldn't be happier with the Midland CB and the antenna that I ordered thru Amazon. thanks for the great serviceJimmesa, AZ
i ordered a no-name 2gb miniSD card like this one in June; it died in September.meanwhile, my SanDisk SD card purchased in Dec 2004 is still going strong.I just replaced the dead no-name card with a new SanDisk card; if i had done this in the first place, like i KNEW i shoulda, i coulda saved myself $48.
Great compact camera. I wanted a camera that I could keep in my handbag, that would not take up a lot of room and worked well. I've taken quite of few pics of different subject, from Grandkids to a tree toad. So far, so good. I love it!
The title says it all: absolute garbage. Don't waste your money on this POS. It simply does not work regardless of your computer's OS. I threw it away...where it belongs. Avoid!!!!!!
When it comes to products such as this, there really isn't much to it. Either it works or it doesn't...and it does so I gave it 5 stars. I ran memtest86+ for a little over an hour and it didn't detect any errors. My purchase was prompted by my desire to get rid of a generic 1gb module I had bought about a year ago which was a bad idea on my part. I think memtest86 detected something like 56,000 errors over the course of a 2 hour scan..it was initially the reason why I kept getting BSOD's but when I swapped it into a different slot, the problem nearly disappeared...so I decided to keep it in for a while until I felt the need to buy new memory. At first, I was only going to by 1 gig stick, but after doing some research on Dual Channel, I decided it would be better to buy the kit since I already had matching pairs of 256mb ddr pc3200 installed anyways. I figured I might as well remove the defective gig stick and install two quality modules to fill up the other two slots. Now I've got this kit installed with dual channel enabled (as indicated by cpu-z) and couldn't be happier with this purchase.
WOW!! I upgraded from a 4GB iPod Mini. This is an awesome mp3 player, I have multiple DVD's on it, a ton of podcasts, a lot of TV shows, 1,000 songs and it still has barely even a third of the memory used up. It great!I love useing it on road trips, yes the screen is small but the qaulity is great and it is better than nothing. The plastic on it does scratch easily though so I would recomend getting a case for it, but use the one they give you with the iPod until you can buy a nicer one. I have never been a big fan of the ear buds, but thats not that big of a deal I just use different headphones.Slide show on this thing is wonderful, expecially when you hook it up to a TV to do a presentation. You can choose what you want the transitions to be and what bachround music you want!I definately recomend this, its just another great product that Apple has put out.
I love these keyboards...I used to get a lot of wrist/knuckle pain from using standard keyboards, they all seemed too small, and really uncomfortable to use. I switched to the MS Natural series, and all that went away. Really an excellent product.My super-ideal, 6-star keyboard, would be a USB version of the original Natural, with the USB ports as well. The Pro is the closest thing to this. (I don't need the macro keys, and they add depth to an already very deep keyboard)I just bought a five-pack of these, they're going in the closet as spares.
Grabbing one of these for myself, since I found my camera on the list, at the canon site. Here's the list, if it is of help to anyone. Or you can visit the canon site, find your camera and check the accessories list:Digital Rebel XTDigital Rebel XTiELPH 370ZEOS Digital RebelEOS Digital Rebel XT (Black)EOS Digital Rebel XT EF-S 17-85mm Lens Kit (Black)EOS Digital Rebel XT EF-S 18-55 KitEOS Digital Rebel XT EF-S 18-55mm Kit (Silver)EOS Digital Rebel XTi EF-S 18-55 KitEOS Digital Rebel XTi EF-S 18-55mm Kit (Silver)EOS ELAN 7/7EEOS Elan 7N EF 28-105mm KitEOS ELAN 7NEEOS Elan 7NE EF 28-105mm KitEOS Elan II/IIEEOS Elan IIEEOS IX LiteEOS Rebel GEOS Rebel K2EOS Rebel T2EOS Rebel T2 Date BodyEOS Rebel T2 EF 28-90mm III KitEOS Rebel TiEOS Rebel XSiEOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS KitEOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit (Silver)EOS Rebel XSi Kit (Silver)Limited Edition Digital RebelLimited Edition Digital Rebel kit 18-55mm KitSure Shot Classic 120Sure Shot Z135Sure Shot Z90W
Excellent product, good performance. It is a product pleasant in sight, very good performance, excellent to work and to share entertainment in the home
I really am not a camera expert-That's why I love this camera!! Very easy settings to follow. Best of all instant shots. My old camera would cause me to miss great shots due to a delay. This camera takes the picture when you push the button and needs no recovery time before the next shot. If you're shooting the kids or pets in action its a great camera. I know other cameras have higher MP's but you won't miss it with this camera. It shoots quality ever time. Also really like the hold grip and the light weight. Great for the price!
For my office, I have purchased (from Amazon.com) four of these cameras over the past few months. I intend to purchase another 3 or 4 over the next six months. We use them to illustrate our reports. I also use the camera a lot for personal use. For use in business reports, web page photos, or for emailing photos of the kids to the Grandparents, this is a great camera. Don't be fooled by all of the hype surrounding which camera to buy based on the amount of megapixels. If you are looking for a camera that is simple to use and has good photo quality this little 1.3 megapixel camera is perfect. In fact, if you just want to take photos for emailing or for a web page, set the camera at the "SQ" (Standard Quality - which is ambout .3 megapixel)to take the picture. This setting produces a very good picture file with a relatively small file size (about 80 kb). This makes emailing with a dial-up modem much faster, and more practical. Just imagine trying to email a 3 or 4 megapixel photo file over a dial-up connection - the file would be so large, it would take hours to upload / download. Transfering to your computer is simple with the wire included, but you must have a USB port on your computer. We also purchased Floppy Drive ("A" drive) adaptors (Flashpath)to have an alternative means to transfer...Other brief comments, purchase a 32 Meg SmartMedia card for extra storage. The 8 Meg that comes with it is okay, but these things are so [inexpensive], why not get the option to hold more photos. Also, buy rechargable batteries, and a recharger. You will save money in the short term.
Love this printer. so easy to use and understand.Fast printing scanning and copiing.
I used this cable to connect my laptop to my surround sound and it has worked like a charm. I only wish i would have bought a longer cable so I could use my laptob further away from the reciever.
Duration of Ownership: 10 MonthsStrengths:works well as a wired routerWeaknesses:wireless is so unpredictable but most of the time downSummary:I have this router for almost a year and I was never able to use it for its wireless fetures more then a few hours at a time, and only once. It usually drops the connection after 10 minutes. Then it does not work for days.Customer support is really bad, they give you the run-around trying to save a buck replacing the unit. They blame your wireless computer for it and want you to upgrade everything like there is no tomorrow. (My wireless worked well with other networks, and even in the house &quot;sees&quot; a neighbour's wireless network). I really wasted 1 hour on the phone with them so they told me (after on hold most of the time) they will connect me with level 2 technician. Probably somebody smarter at the run-around.THIS WAS MY FOURTH AND LAST CALL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND I TOLD TO THEM HANG UP BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO &quot;HELP&quot; SOMEBODY ELSE (WHO IS PROBABLY ON HOLD FOR HALF AN HOUR). These were totally 3 hours wasted.I will never buy from NETGEAR again. (I have a 15 year experience with computers.)Thank you!
[[ASIN:B000I1X6PM Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link CableSpeed of light broken again as scientists test Denon AKDL1The speed of light appears to have been broken again after scientists carried out a new set of experiments to test measurements that could require ...the laws of physics to be rewritten.Scientists have posted new results that confirm measurements made in September that a stream of subatomic particles had travelled faster than the speed of light.Orignally they used a daisy-chain of Denon AKDL1 dedicated link cables streching over 200 metres and costing 1.2 million pounds.The initial result caused widespread debate as it appeared to break one of the most fundamental laws of physics - that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.The findings have proved troubling for scientists as it goes against Albert Einstein's law of special relativity and opens up the possibility of being able to send information back in time.The researchers behind the experiments, the latest of which involved sending particles 450 miles via the Denon AKDL1's from the CERN facility in Geneva to the Gran Sasso laboratory in Italy, have now attempted to rule out one possible source of error, which was caused by an ordinary Cat5 interconnector.By tweaking the experiment - and taking the kinks out of the Denon AKDL1 - in an attempt to address a potential flaw in their original experiment, they again showed that the neutrons arrived at the Italian site some 6 seconds faster than if they had been travelling at the speed of light, proving that they got there before they were actually sent.
Although it didn't fit the mic I purchased correctly, I made it work. Very high quality pop filter and very stylish as well.
It delivers what it promises. It carries your laptop and some books and pens and CDs. The bag doesn't seem really durable(I rode with it on my bike and the bike tire grinded against the fabric and ripped it; however, it was just a small hole, shouldn't be a big deal and maybe I shouldn't be so careless), but that also means it weighs less too. My laptop fits in it, my books fit in it, and pencils fit in it, and none of them have had problems due to fallacies of the bag. Decent bag for its cost.
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 memory was a great deal. Had no problems with installation and the computer recognizing the addition. Made an old computer last a year or two longer! A must buy.
The Ipod is certainly a find. To me it's quite user-friendly and aesthetically-pleasing. 15 GB is quite a lot to use up. Right now I have used less than half with about 1400 sounds on there already. The sound is crisp and Itunes is very easy to use and convenient.However, there are some things about Ipod with which I am unhappy:1 WINDOWS USERS HAVE TO BUY A 19 DOLLAR CORD TO ATTACH THE IPOD2 THE BATTERY LIFE IS TERRIBLE (YOU ONLY GET ABOUT3-4 HRS PLAY TIME3 THE IPOD ITSELF SEEMS RATHER FRAGILE SO PLEASE BUY A CASE4 THE BATTERY SUPPOSEDLY STOPS CHARGING IN ABOUT A YEAR OR TWO SO PAY EXTRA TO GET AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF SOME SORTHonestly, Ipod has satisfied me somewhat but i should have done even more research. CNET.com reviews all the mp3 players out there. Have fun!
this machine is a bit cheap and it didn't come with Microphones until I requested them. then they didn't fit. Get the all in one unit. I wish I had, no hassels.
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. Make sure you buy from a reliable seller.
This earset is great. Very helpful to use when on the phone for any length of time. Saves having to hold the phone up to your ear. Would recommend this very highly.
These headphones are cheap, they sound great, and they fit over my head without breaking in two. So far, so good.
This is a great tweeter, the frequency response is wide, pretty dang flat, and it sounds awesome. i have used this speaker in three very different configurations, and it has always come through with flying colors. this design is basically copied from b&w's tweeter-on-top minimum defraction concept that is used on almost all of their speakers, to great effect i might add. also there are many people beneath B&W worth imitating, but when you do this good a job at copying this good a design from this great a company, i'm more than slightly amazed. i highly recommend it.
How EXTREME is EXTREME when the product in question is the XTREME 128-disc CD/DVD case? MEGA-EXTREME, baby, WHOO! Do you have 5 DVDs? GET THIS CASE! Do you have 128 DVDs? GET THIS CASE! Do you have 256 DVDs? GET TWO OF THESE CASES! If you've got hundreds of DVDs littering your livingroom floor because you have no place to put them, YOU NEED TO GET EXTREME and buy this XTREME CD/DVD CASE!
Card works fine very good sound quality easy to install only problem I can't use my Audcity program with it.
The iTrip does what it is supposed to, but not in an outstanding way. The signal strength is not usually too strong, and has to compete with inescapable static and interferance, no matter what station it is set on.If you haven't already bought this, buy something else.
I've had this mouse for more than four years, and it continues to function as beautifully as it did new. I upgraded to this product from a Microsoft wireless model and realized I had no idea what I'd been missing. The increase in precision between that mouse and this helped not only my gaming, but my art (if it can be called that) as well. I know that there are newer, arguably better, mouse models on the market now, but I have no intention of switching until this goes bad -- which at this rate may be quite some time.
I'm using the Smartpath kit for home entertainment components in a closed cabinet in the next room. It works outstanding; don't know why I went so long without it. My only complaint is that the blue LED indicators flash sporatically when I'm not even using the remotes, which can be a bit distracting. I've experienced absolutely no functional issues with this product.
Besides giving good sound quality, it is very easy to use. Plugs the ends, find the station and enjoy. The signal is strong enough to use the radio's search function to find the iPod. If a station is using the frequency, push the red button on the transmitter to move to the next frequency and find it on the radio. Very Simple.I know it's the kid in me but I also like the red glow from the button and end that is in the lighter socket.Only complaint is that I wish it was easier to read the frequency numbers on the device at night.
Hopefully Amazon has fixed this problem by now, but from the most recent review, I doubt it. I ordered these headphones and actually received the HMD-280, the same headphone but with a microphone. I might have been able to just deal with it, even though I didn't want the microphone or extra weight, but they're sending the UNTERMINATED model, with bare wires, that requires you to put your own plug on. It's probably great for DJs who want a headset and mic, and want to make sure the plug matches their equipment, but for listeners trying to order the HD-280, it's no good. I'm especially irritated because I bought an Amazon Prime membership, and now I'm going to have to pay for shipping anyway to get these someplace else because Amazon apparently hasn't corrected the problem. (I returned my headphones and was refunded by Amazon already, so this shouldn't be news to them.) Caveat emptor!
I've had nothing but problems with this thing, and, after spending hours in an infinite hold loop with their offshore tech support, I'm giving up.
If you're looking for a lightweight, comfortable pair of headphones that won't tire your ears after hours of listening, or break the bank, consider the Grado sr60s, which are the lowest priced headphones in Grado's lineup. I've had my pair for two weeks now and have spent more time listening to music wth them than I did all of last year with my $2,500 component system. I'm now a headphone convert. Or at least some kind of vert. To me, the Grados sound best in a quiet room as they are an open ear design. I like this as I can tell if someone is knocking on my front door or if my dog is having a fit because a chipmunk just raced across the back deck.To me the Grados are light in the bass, although what low end they do produce is clean, taught, well integrated and satisfying. If you require earth-quake levels of bass, look upward in the Grado line or look elsewhere. Sometimes, too much bass is not such a good thing.You can boost the bass artificially, but I found that it just muddied the music. Muddy Waters, however, sounds good through these phones.I mainly listen with them plugged into a battery powered Sony dej011 walkman cd player. Connected to an Onkyo a9555 two channel amplifier, and a NAD cd player, the bass deepened and expanded a bit, but I did not enjoy the music one-tenth as much as with the $100 Sony/Grado combo. Cheap thrills I'd say and I don't have to fuss with speaker placement.What the sr60s did and do for me: When listening to "Winter" by Bill StainesTracks and TrailsI can smell the smoke from his fire. "Ticket to Heaven," by Dire Straits (On Every Street) comes across as, well, heavenly. "A Meeting by the River" by Ry Cooder and V.M. BhattA Meeting by the Riverfloats my dinghy down the Ganges. Van Morrison sounds great, so does Simon and Garfunkel. Listening to the Moody Blues brings me back, way back. Loreena McKennitt,, geez,The Book of SecretsI thought I was tired of her but the Grados sparked new life into the music. Now I can't stop listening to her and her fantastic musicians.If you're into music for meditation, these Grados don't distract in the way they fit or feel. You can focus on nothingness for as long as you wish. Whether it's chanting or bells or tuning forks or chimes or ocean waves, it all sounds so lush and clear through the Grados. I feel that I'm getting closer to "being there," whereever "there" might be. These headphones did improve the more I used them.
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.
This lens and it's provided adaptor worked out of the box opening a new world of close-ups. I have wanted to take many shots of flowers in bloom and the nature found in Central Kentucky however I was limited to the factory focus. Really looking to spring and the new options I have. Example a wrist watch face or 1/2 dollar over-fills the frame.
In many ways I really like this all in one, it's does great copying, printing, scanning in all ways except that it often prints slightly crooked on the paper, off by a small but noticeable amount. HP tried over the phone to help me resolve this with no success. Since I have other printers, I learned to live with this until the machine died recently. HP sent me a refurbished replacement which after about a year of ownership I was happy to do, they charged $34 for a temporary warranty "uplifting", no problem with that. However, I am sorry to report that this refurbished version has the same page misalignment problem as the last one. Yes, I've checked my power supply, use HP paper and toner, etc. This is just an unfortunate and non-trivial defect for this otherwise fine printer.
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.
The blue light is very cool and adds bling, but this fan is quite a bit louder than the 120mm TriCool fans. I have both installed in my PC and recommend the 120mm if it can be used. The air moved by this fan is not very good until you put the switch on high. At that setting though it will sound a bit like there is a bee flying near your computer.A 120mm set to low will move just as much air as this fan set to high but the 120mm does it with almost no noise.Before choosing fan size be sure to do a web search for "case fan template" to print out a page you can use to find the right size fan to match the screw holes in your case.Final note: the screw holes in the fan are not threaded. You need a good phillips screwdriver and have to work pretty hard to get the self tapping screws into the plastic to install his fan.
The cable on my V-Moda split after just a couple of months and I used their warranty. The new one arrived 8 days after I mailed the broken one in, no charge, no problems.....nice and easy. These days most companies trip over their own loop holes so it was good to deal with one that stands by what it sells.The earbuds are very good and it looks like they've fixed the cable issue.
the lid will not close with a tape in it unless held down manually It will close when not plugged into electric outl Waste of money Unfortuneately Do not have the mailing box or invoice.
I got this player a year ago when it held the middle spot on the iPod line-up. This is the 15 GB dock connecting (3rd Generation) iPod. Since I have had this for a year now of heavy daily use, I thought people looking to buy now might know what a years use would be like. First of all, regardless of all the scratches my iPod is still performing like the day I bought it. I use it a minimum of three hours a day 5 days a week (I rely on public transit, this thing keeps me sane) and my battery hasn't lost a bit of it's life. I can still go a little over two day's of use without recharging. I test the length of the battery every couple of months to make sure everything is going well and it is. I have dropped it about three times about two and a half feet, and it still works great. Some of my favorite functions with this unit are:I can carry all my music with meCreating playlists on the fly(Just navigate to the song, artist, album, playlist, etc... press and hold the selection button and whatever was selected goes into the on-the-go playlist. If you sync with iTunes before your battery runs out, the playlist is saved as on-the-go #__ .) For example, you can go to the artists section and while an artist is selected, press and hold the select button. It blinks at you about three times and stores all the songs by that artist in the on-the-go playlist. You can do this to a single song, album, playlist, genre, etc... whatever you can navigate to and select.Connecting my iPod to my stereo.Unfortunately, you will have to purchase the dock for this function (mine came with the dock at the time). I just set up the dock plugged into the wall and a cable going from my dock to my stereo and I have all my songs, playlists, etc. available on my stereo. Of course with apples new airport express you can do this with your pc, but that's for a different review.Smart PlaylistsThis is actually a feature of the iTunes software. You can make smartplaylists which are dynamic playlists. For example, I have a favorite playlist labeled seldom heard favorites. It keeps all my five star rated songs that haven't been played in the past three days ready for my listening pleasure. You can have a playlist with all kinds of parameters. A very powerful tool. And these playlists sync with your iPod.Automatically organizes your music and updates playlistsNo extra cords to recharge battery. Data transfer and recharging is all done through firewire (not true for USB 2.0 users due to the considerably less watts used with USB 2.0). This is great for me because in a pinch I can use my laptop's battery to power my iPod (it has firewire on it).Also, to dispell some misconceptions:The iPod plays MP3's as well as the AAC format and now apple's lossless compression available in the latest iTunes.iTunes will import WMA files.Sound is just as good as any other player. The main reason for differences in sound is the compression rating and the source of most people's songs. I use the AAC compression at 160 kbps instead of 128 and it sounds great. 128 sounds pretty good too, but I am a bit picky.A final bit of advice is to download iTunes from apple and see if you like the software. I switched before the wma support so I imported all my cd's (about 9 GB worth) in two to three days. Then I took a day to download all my album art when the new jewel case mosaic print feature became available. I love iTunes as a jukebox player and music organization tool and the iPod is an absolutely wonderful tool to make the time really fly.Oh, one more feature that I can't wait to get and use is the optional flash card reader that will let me download my smart media card into my ipod (my digital camera uses smartmedia, but the attatchment takes compactflash and secure digital as well. I'm not sure about the new xD memory). You can't view your pictures, but it will give me about 5 GB of storage space, so I don't have to waste a lot of money on flash cards. This is a great option cause now I don't have to take my laptop with me on vacation, just my little bitty iPod.Also, one of the times I dropped my iPod, a pretty large gash was taken out of the scroll wheel and a crack in the selection button, but it still works like the day I first got it.
The keyboard worked fine for about a week and then in the middle of the day it quit working and I haven't been able to make it work since
Great purchase. I bought this item as a gift and the person loved it. Great seller.
All of my network products are Linksys & I probably will continue to use them b/c of the exceptional customer support. This product is a great idea but it doesn't function as you would expect. The video frequently freezes & then when it continues you see some of what you missed in a sort of fast foreward mode untill it catches up. I wanted to set this up for a friend to use as a nanny cam. It is really unuasable for this. B/c of the freezing & speeding up it would be hard to tell if the nanny was playing with the children or abusing them. Additionally, the video does freeze... sometimes more than a minute at a time.I used it with a Linksys B router. I will probably upgrade it to G or N soon but I thought that this camera would probably funtion about the same as Linksys' G Network cam b/c even B-wireless is faster than my cable internet connection. I haven't tried the G yet, but I expect it is more stable (b/c G-networking is more stable).Really only usable as a toy in my opinion.
For this price, I thought the sound is quite good. Blocks outside noise adequately but of course not nearly as well as noise cancelling headphones. They are comfortable for me especially since I wear glasses. They don't pinch my ears so I could use it longer. The plastic seems to be made of cheaper materials but then again it's a cheaper model. The chord is super long so it's great when I'm watching movies on my laptop but it's quite a nuissance when I'm on the move. I read a review before I bought this and the buyer called it the Princess Leia headphones. She/he was right.
I originally intended to review this product at 3 stars. Keep in mind that I originally bought them for $34.75. The sound quality is great and has lots of bass (what i was looking for), but the cord is VERY thin. I take very good care of my electronic equipment (my ipod is my baby) and any accessories... so imagine my dismay when the wire cover started coming apart right where it connects to the jack. Had to rig it with some electrical tape to extend the life. At least I got a good 8 months of use before any casualties!!FYI be VERY CAREFUL with the cord (i.e. when wrapping it around anything, don't yank it out of the jack, etc). I suppose thats good advice for any headphones, but these especially because of the thin cord. Otherwise they are great headphones, especially for bass lovers such as myself. And at the current price, I don't mind purchasing another pair!
Nice product. Works exactly how it should. I have had no problems with signal problems. The cord is thick and feels very well built. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a longer RCA cable at a reasonable price. I really like this cable and would buy another.
I like these so far. The are very flexible, so no headache worries, the sound is good and the price is unbeatable. I ordered 3 pair (I am afraid I won't workout in silence). And some other reviews said they didn't last &#34;forever&#34;, but some other reviewers bought again, so they must be good.The headband is adjustable, the sound is clear, and the price is right.
The unit works fine and the charger part is a great plus, this is much better than the wired tape setup which sounds mushy assuming you can get it to work with your deck. The price is decent too. My car antenna is about 3 feet from the unit so works fine but if the antenna is too far from where you plug it in you will probably have issues. I would think over 5 feet would be too much. Obviously you need to live in an area where radio stations are not everywhere on the dial. Another review gives a good tip on the US/International setup. The cords are long which can be a plus or minus. This unit is definitely worth the money.
I purchased these headphones specifically for use in the gym. I have not been disappointed. They remain in place in spite of running / weights. They have very good sound and are even comfortable on this bald guy's head!
The cable presentation is excellent, the firmness of the copper is really good and it has a great golden color.
I have had it with consumer malipulation! I have Yamaha's HTR-5560 receiver and it is a nice one but my Sony DVD just crapped out on me and I bought a Yamaha DV-S5950 as a replacement. Clue, the DVD player's ONLY digital audio output is component (RCS plug), the Yamaha's ONLY component digital audio input is assigned to the CD component - the rest, including DVD is optical. What the %$#@!SO, let me guess, every other year they switch from optical to component inputs so we'll buy a matched pair.While I'm ranting, lets' talk about BlueRay vs. HD, HDMI and PlayAlways. When are we just going to give up on these people and let them know what we really feel about this blatant manipulation!
Great product for the price, but doesn't always catch everything, and sometimes picks up things that are not valid.
I bought one of these for my mother. She used it very lightly(ie 20 times or less over a year). Just over a year after it was bought(and shortly after the warranty expired), it got corrupted and the recovery software from creative doesn't help.I have a somewhat high computer/technical experience and normally can recover gadgets like this.Save some aggrivation and buy a Zune or iPod instead
This is an excellent little flash player, perfect for sessions at the gym or on the trails. Sound quality is very good, useful features are numerous, and the size is not too small, not too large, but about right. Yes, it does feel a bit fragile, but used with the neck strap or, even better, with an armband holder or belt clip, it holds up just fine. For the price, this older model is a great value for beginners or those who want an inexpensive, almost expendable source of a couple hours of music or radio.
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 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.
Got this little hub over Christmas at great price (discount) and installed onto my cable modem broadband connection.1. it immediately recognized the Internet Provider's DHCP server and gets a lease every time2. it immediately recognized my 2 new, 1 old Win boxes and 1 portable once they were set to DHCP.3. the firewall defaults to full security. grc.com verified it.total time: less than 30 min (including reboots)- setting up the firewall is pretty easy too, but as with many of these things, the terminology is a little goofy. overall, reasonably flexible- the d-link folk are worthless by phone, but got fairly quick response to some questions by e-mail.- early on the hub did hang a few times (voltage spikes?) but simple off/on fixed it. since, its on a small UPS and no such problems.overall - sweet little hub/firewall. i'll probably pick up a few more for simple projects at home/work.
It is very long, the price is the cheapest I've found. I am happy with it.
Hello~!i recieved you order on exactly two business dayss~~!which was wonderful~!sadly what i hoped of not happening has happend~! i recieved expied film!and 3 years too!oh no!however i just wanted to know how you stoed these expired film...thats all and dont woy i wont need a eturn b.c expied film also creates wondeful vintage effects~!but i really do need to know HOW YOU STORED THESE FILMS!!!thanks and please reply back!
The picture looks like the official Nintendo charger, but what we actually got was a cheap Chinese knockoff. It charged properly the first time we tried it, but the second time we plugged it in the DS's orange charging light didn't come on at all. We haven't been able to get it to work since.
These headphones achieve pretty good noise-reduction effect. They are light and comfortable. The only drawback is the switch. It moves sometimes very easy and this generates noise you can hear.
Cable works like it is supposed to - using it on 802.11N and HDMI 1.3 / 1.4, so why spend more money.
Is a great laptop, excellent size, clear sound, great performance, I'm very happy with this buy. Things that I might add: Less heavy.
This router has worked very well in my house for 2.5 years, but I had problems after I tried to update the firmware. I set up a return via their Website (lifetime guarantee) and had a new router within 1.5 weeks. That is good service.
I have owned this camera for 6 months now and am quite pleased with it. It is extremely easy to use and you can purchase a 17X close up lens, 2x telephoto, and a wide angle lens. I do a lot of close-up work so the close up lens works great. You can find links to the lenses at Kodak.com.
I bought this to take to the Dodger games with me. I love it.
I have installed two of these routers and both installations went very well. I installed my own at home, plus one for a friend. Actually, I was able to talk the friend through the installation process by telephone. I never laid hands on it!I recently also installed a Linksys router (sorry, don't remember model #) for a friend who had run into a problem that I couldn't figure out over the telephone. The Linksys installation and initial configuration is done by a Wizard. I quickly came to hate that Wizard because it didn't provide the first bit of failure information. No error message, nor even an error code. I got it working after about 45 minutes, but I have the advantage of being a network professional. I knew all of the PC and router things to check and set.Important! Always check the software (firmware) version of the router, whatever brand or model. If an update is available from the vendor, install it!In summary, I believe that Linksys is a good company with good products, but I prefer, use, and recommend this Netgear wireless router.
When I was in my search for DVD-R packs, I was very skeptical on which one to buy. Every single brand had customer complaining about a good amount of DVD-r not working or unreadable. I decided to give this one a try and so for no problems. I have amazon prime so I paid less than $13 including shipping (unbeatable). The only suggestion I will give anyone that is trying to backup information is to make sure in their burning software to match the burning speed of the burner to the DVD manually or maybe lower and you should have not problems. Ex; 16x DVD, Burner speed 16x or 12x. I will buy this product with confidence again.
I wanted keys requiring the least amount of pressure, and found it in this keyboard. My other keyboard is a PowerBook G4, and I needed to replace a Dell PC keyboard that had a lot of key resistance: an apparently light touch but a lot of mushiness on the way down. In contrast, the IceKey requires a firm touch to get the key moving, but the resistance seems to decrease after that. I understand the hardware is a different type from other keyboards which might be described this way--and I think it is a huge improvement over a certain &quot;portable&quot; USB keyboard I picked up that required me to point my fingertips down at the key to get this effect. The IceKey is robust enough that I can strike the keys from almost any angle and get the same pleasant feel. It's a pleasant feel because with this keyboard my pain problems have gone away--it might work for you too as part of an overall strategy.
These are super comfortable and the sound quality is good. My only issue is that I've owned a couple of pairs that have died on me in less than a year. However, I use them daily and often fall asleep with them in at night. So, I use/abuse them more than normal. That said - they are the only ear buds I'll buy or wear. The are priced very reasonably and if I have to replace them once in a while - it's fine with me because they are worth it for the price, comfort and listening quality in my opinion.
Did NOT receive disc we ordered. It was a black disc and looked used. It was unusable and we had to send back. We spent more money mailing back for replacement than the purchase price for disc. Very unhappy.
The Nikon 5700 is one of the better ones you'll find around the thousand dollar mark, but it is not a point and shoot consumer camera. There are some problems in low light conditions if you keep everything on auto, but with numerous user settings you can program the camera itself to perform very well. I do find the icons somewhat cryptic and the LCD is too small. If you are an inexperienced photgrapher and don't know anything about aperture and shutter control you might want to look at the Sony F717. The complaints about the autofocus are unfounded. The autofocus is slow, but in most cases the problems are with the inexperience of the user, or maybe they just didn't read the manual. If you want an inexpensive creative tool, buy this camera. If you want something to take family pics on your vacation and are not interested in serious photography, don't waste your money.
Shipped like said,very nice headphones,block sound nicely,nice screw type adapter to 1/4&#34;feels much better than earphones
My friends have tried to use this keyboard and extremely dislike it. I currently own one and I am very satisfied with it. It is true that the gap in the right-hand keys and the left-hand keys take some getting used to, but once you do become accustumed to it, it is an excellent keyboard. I personally like the fact that the keys (in some cases) are pretty significantly spaced. I am not a fan of the crammed keyboard. All around, good keyboard, comfortable feel.
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!
Works great on my 18.4 inch Sony laptop , feels very secure on my desk . Some times simple outperforms more complicated design. I own two more expensive stands Connectland Ergonomic Laptop Stand and Diplomat Desk Stand in my opinion this one is more comfortable if you do a lot of typing .
Hey, remember me! I'm the man to see for all of your photo needs. Ha,ha, just something I like to say to my family and friends. So now. Let there be light. This Speedlite Flash will take out the darkness. When you take pictures using this flash, it will light up your world. Learning how to use this flash is simple too. You'll never have to worry about getting caught in the dark with this flash. This is a nice addition to have with you when your out shooting. Dark places will be opened up to you. I've got some great shots in the dark using my speedlite. Try it and see, (ha, ha, get it, and see), it will light up your world. Don't be afraid to shoot into the dark you may like what you see. This is a nice powerful light. Get it and see. Ha, ha, I did it again. I hope I've brighten your world up a little. I know this speedlite will brighten it up a lot. Happy Shooting!
Connected these cables one to my new Vizio 3D TV and 3D Sony Blu-ray player to my ethernet switch going to the broadband modem. So far they're working good.
Only used it once so far and it worked great.
This simple piece of plastic is worth every penny. It has helped me the most in releasing my writst through impact. But it can help in a host of other areas too. If you already have a fairly good grasp of the golf swing but want to improve your ball striking i think the Swingyde if for you.I placed my swingyde on an old 7 iron i keep on my back porch and practice with it every day for about 15 minutes at a time. When i am on the course, i just imagine its still on there and release my wrists so that the imaginary Swingyde comes to rest on my wrist. The result more often than not is crisp contact and a nice divot. I am a 10 handicap'er, and before the Swingyde playing my best i would pick the ball cleanly of the grass. Now i hit down on the ball, taking a nice divot with that pleasing "smack" and solid feel.The Swingyde will not teach you the fundamentals of the golf swing, but it will improve your ball striking. I have not yet tried it for putting, but i plan to soon. I am also going to by a second Swingyde just to have on an old driver, and to practice short pitch shots as described on the DVD. This is the first and only swing training aid i have purchased, and without question it has helped me.
Okay, I know these are cheap, but someone paid to get me one as a stocking stuffer, plus shipping. It's the most useless gadget I've ever seen. No vacuum whatsoever, I mean none, even with the "high power" button pressed. And the attachments fall off if you look at them too hard, let alone try to use them. Bad joke.
There isn't much to say about a good-quality Cat6 patch cable. Wire is wire - it works, doesn't kink easily, end of story.But the plugs/connectors at each end - those deserve some mention. This cable features a new style of &#34;snagless&#34; boot at each connector end, and I really like these. Older styles of boot are often hard to use and make pressing the end difficult, but not this one. The ends are quite easy to use and work great - and have proven not to snag when pulling through my typical rat's nest of wires.I'd definitely buy one of these cables again - and probably will!
Great bookshelf speakers. Power handling is actually more than advertised; these speakers can take at least 150W each. I'm using them with aPyle Home PCA4 Mini 2x120 Watt Stereo Power Amplifiercurrently, after having tested them with my other receiver. Sounds great, even at high volumes. Build quality is very sturdy, although the finish looks a bit cheap, so I will probably just paint them sometime. Overall value was almost unbeatable considering how cheap they are. My one reservation is the terminals, I would have liked banana clip compatible, but if I really want those I can always just drop them in.
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.
Purchased this memory to refurbish an older desktop so it could be used for surfing the web, doing email, etc. Only had the system up & running for a couple of months, but so far... so good.System is nice and stable using WIN XP PRO SP3.Replaced the hard drive at the same time with Western Digital 160 GB Caviar Blue 100 Mb/s 7200 RPM 8 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD1600AAJB. 160 GB drive and 2 GB RAM works nicely with the single core Pentium 4 processor and the OS.Not the fastest thing on the block, but it's fine for the intended purpose.
This is quite possibly the worst piece of consumer electronics I have purchased in 30 years. I wish it would stop working so I could return it. It has a confusing user interface. Unintuitive controls. An almost illegible LCD screen. A proprietary battery for the small removable mp3 player. Sensitivity across all bands is poor to barely average. Speaker is tinny. Stay away, you have been warned. Buy Grundig or Sangean in this category
my phone is old. So it is diffuclt to find a replacement battery.And if you do find one it is too hight in price. this purchacefit the bill for me!!
If you're looking for a device to play dvds, then this Denon 1740 is great. You can never go wrong with the Denon brand. I have nothing bad to say about the dvd player My only recommendation to audiophiles out there is if you have a 1080p HDTV save your money for a blue ray player.
A friend of mine recommended this Canon PowerShot. She has a SD600 and when I found the SD1000 she was impressed. It is everything she said it is. Point and shoot and the quality of the pictures is outstanding.It is very user friendly. I appreciate that, being 'technically challenged'. I figured out the video feature without the booklet. Now that's easy.I would recommend it to anyone.
WOW! Love the new lamp! The piano music has never been so easy to see! It's very bright and flexible and very easy to use! We are really enjoying it a lot. Thanks!
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).
Overall its not a bad product, it does do a lot. The different language programs to read different types of languages has not caught up with it.Nonetheless its good with letters. However, mine stopped recharging after the initial charge to start using it. Apparently it can often be damaging to carry it too close to certain kinds of cell phones. I don't undertand since it has a blue tooth function, what do they expect? Anyways I CALLLED PALM, and they wanted to CHARGE ME $40 TO "EXCHANGE" it with a new one, which I do not think is fair at all. I recommend purchasing some sort of insurance that would cover it so that you don't get ripped of by the "EXCHANGE" costs of replacing it.
Background you can skipI realize a lot has been written everywhere about this lens. Just look at KenRockwell or DPReview and the sheer detailed reviews from fellow photographers around the internet. One thing is special about photo-ists: they are hardly fan-boys: if something is a-miss with a product then that get splattered out in gory detail, often with photo evidence... Why am I saying this? Because I think you can therefore trust the overall rating of this lens on the web. This one is often referred to as the model 1902, as well, by the way.I wanted to add my 2 cents since I have bought several lenses in the last year that are all very similar. This review focuses on the 1.8 and 1.4 50mm lenses. The other 2 lenses are reviewed on their individual product pages. I thought some others might be trying to choose between these 2 lenses, but having a hard time determining the relatively steep price difference between the 1.4 and 1.8. I will not go into the technical differences between the 2 either as others that are more adept than me have done that and I am predominantly a person that focuses on the results and not the specs.The primes I own:85mm 1.835mm 1.850mm 1.8 ( http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-50mm-Nikkor-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1265596625&sr;=8-2 )50mm 1.4 (this one)About this lensI bought this lens especially for portraiture. I am a hobbyist but my camera is glued to me (a D90) and I tend to shoot lots of shots indoors, capturing casual moments of my kids, pets and so on. Probably very similar to any other proud dad and hubby.Initially I did not want to shell out for the 50mm 1.4 and decided to get the well respected 50mm 1.8. I loved the 1.8 from the start. It was great indoors and even at the 1.8 f-stop it was sharp (with the softness that one can expect). The color rendering is beautiful and I love what it does to skin tones combined with the softness wide open. Since the 1.8 became my most beloved portrait lens I decided that it would be worth looking at upgrading to the 1.4. So I took the leap.Of course the extra light is great but do the photos come out magically better? No, not for the pro-mateur like myself. The AF is a little faster it seems and perhaps, but I am not sure, the colors come out a little more vibrant. Softness wise at wide open I think they are equally soft but the 1.4 gets tack sharp at f2 whereas the 1.8 needs to get closer to f4. I happen to shoot mostly in the f2 to f4 range so this is acceptable for both.The bokeh (the out of focus texture of the background that can make the subject look like it was placed in front of a wonderful milky pastel) is impressive on both lenses. I cannot say that there is a visibly distinguishable edge for either.Ofcourse the depth of field with the 1.4 is more pronouced than with the 1.8 at wide open.My simple conclusionI am not trying to compare a 100 dollar lens to a 300 dollar lens because the 300 dollar one is the better lens when you read all the reviews and I *think* I agree. However, when you are looking for value for money, the 1.8 wins hands down. You get so close to the 1.4 results and if you're a photoholic amateur like myself you will be deliriously happy with the 1.8. Once you have exhausted its capabilities (which will take most of us 20 years of learning) or you become enamored with sports photography (or your kids play ice hockey and you do not want to flash) then the 1.4 becomes more realistic.I recommend that if you are on a budget then you start with the 1.8. Once you are ready to upgrade you simply sell it, you will always get 80% of value back if well treated, and substitute with the much more expensive 1.4.Al the serious pros would simply jump straight to the 1.4 but that is not the audience this review is meant for. Hope this helps.A humble non-technical amateur photographer
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!
Good board.1. Not a first choice for overclocking but you can squeeze a little something out of it if you need it ;-)2. Only ONE IDE controller, so if you want to re-use older drives, make sure that you understand that you will only be able to use TWO drives! In my case I was using SATA drives so it didn't matter.3. Layout is good, even though it is a small board, you'll be able to use extra long video cards without bumping anything on else the mainboard.4. Drives are pretty good, I installed Windows XP on this system, didn't need to go hunting for updates or anything like that.5. Performance is good with the AMD 4400+, 1GB Kingston RAM, an Nvidia 7600GT (256MB) and a Seagate 160 GB SATA hard drive. Very stable. Plays Warcraft III at 1024x768 with all options set to HIGH ;-)6. Doesn't come with a bunch of extras, just drivers Molex to SATA power cable and SATA data cable, floppy cable and IDE cable.
I bought this tripod for use with a Nikon D90 + kit lens or other lightweight lenses. The tripod itself is well made, and behaves as advertised. The size of this thing is great. However ...The tripod can hold camera/lens, but due to its flimsy construction, even minimal movements (such as mirror and shutter movements) result in unacceptble vibrations, even when the camera is triggered by remote control. The two situations where this tripod may still be useful for me are (1) taking very long exposures - shutter-induced vibrations may not play a significant role then, and (2) using the tripod velcroed to some other support - this may work, but I'm a bit worried about entrusting camera to the velcro.All in all - this tripod is not very useful for the type of camera I'm trying to use it for. It may be useful for significantly smaller cameras.
I lost the Ultrapod that I used for many years and wanted another one, but I got this instead of the original (smaller) one because the wider base and larger ball head make it usable with a dSLR. (The original was fine for a point-and-shoot or lightweight camcorder but a little scary with a heavy camera.) The one thing I don't like about this model is the strap: It's got a "hook" section of Velcro only on the last couple of inches of the strap, and a "loop" section on the rest of the same side. The other side is just smooth nylon. To fasten it, you *must* feed the end through the D-ring and back onto the loop section. But when fastening around smaller objects, you sometimes have to fold up some of the strap under itself so the hooks will fall onto loops. It's hard to describe why that's such a pain, but suffice it to say that a far, far more useful strap is one that has all hooks on one side and all loops on the other, like the original Ultrapod. With those, you can just wrap it as tightly as you can around anything, going in either direction, and if you just get some contact you're finished, and it's nice and tight. Although I like everything else about this model (and I consider an Ultrapod an essential accessory), I'm seriously considering replacing that poorly designed strap.
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 haven't found anything objectionable about this. from complete package inclusion of every possible mounting necessity to form and function there is nothing to complain about.PS, I'm a 66 year old man and had zero problems understanding and implementing installation and subsequent use.
The Shuffle is really easy to use and to wear. Downloading songs is pretty easy. The sound quality is excellent. I bought one to give as a gift, then after seeing it...bought myself and my sister one. You will not be sorry! If you order directly from the Apple website they will put your name on it for free.
The set up is a nightmare.Now Rhapsody has an upgrade that does not work with this product. Naturaly, Linksys knows nothing about it and is completely surprised.No one at Linsys (Cisco) knows anything about the product. Every call I've made I have finally figured out some solution while waiting endlessly on there "support".The device will only work with Rhapsody from Real networks (which actually works well) and Musicmatch.Rhapsody will only play music from it's own server.Musicmatch is supposed to play waht is on your hard drive.Recently, when Musicmatch upgraded to a version 10.0 it is not supported by Linksys. It only works with 8.2 . The "support" people at Linksys were blown away that anyone might want to upgrade a music service that you pay for.In any case, other features of Musicmatch such as music on demand or radio will not play on the device.Also, it will not play music on your computer and the plastic piece of junk at the same time.Most irritating of all is if these electronic companies absolutely MUST export customer service it would be nice if that person serving North America could actually speak and understand English with at least some proficiency. I don't even call customer support anymore because:1. The wait is always an hour or more even in the middle of the night to get to someone who knows anything about this procuct.2. Once you have that person trying to communicate is such a mind numbing difficulty that it is not worth it.DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!
I've had this lens for a month or so now and I am extremely pleased with it. In all lighting situations it has performed excellent. The IS really does make a pretty noticable difference. It was well worth it.
Just what the doctor ordered for a project (NOAA WX Radio antenna system) that required the addition of another length of coax (I used Mediabridge - Triple Shielded Coaxial Digital Audio Video Cable (50 Feet) F-Pin to F-Pin w/ Easy Grip Connector Caps). I used the RCA ANT751R Outdoor Antenna Optimized for Digital Reception. If, like me, you care going to use this coupler outside, make sure that you use Coax Seal to seal it or else water will infiltrate your connections and wick down the inside of the cable through capillary action. If you don't use Coax Seal, in a year or so you'll be wondering why your reception has degraded.This item came from China (couldn't find one that was "Made in America") and it took 16 days to arrive. Which is completely fine as the coupler is $1 including shipping!
We have several Kodak cameras, so it was easy to get this bag to carry our printer around. It works great and is easy to use.
This is a horrible frame. I bought the Coby DP-772 for my self about a year ago and have been very happy with it. I decided to buy this new version for my dad as a birthday gift. Wow what a difference...all the pictures are dark and skin tones are blotchey. I took the same SD card out of it and put it in my frame and they show up fine. I returned it within hours of opening the package. Unfortunately the 772 is not available on Amazon so I'll either switch to a Philips or look for it elsewhere.
Great camera strap. I'm using it on a Canon SX30IS. Much better than the OEM. It's longer, which is a must as I like to carry the camera over the shoulder. OEM strap was so short the camera was almost in my arm pit. The suede is kind of 'tacky' which I like as it keep the strap from slipping around. The strap I received through an Amazon link has the metal secondary buckle which someone said was not necessary and cut off. I left mine on - hurts nothing. The strap is heavy duty enough to pull a car, which is over-kill for the SX30 Canon. The metal buckle is a back-up in the event the strap would slip through the plastic buckle. If I had $6000 of Nikon telephoto over my shoulder I sure would want the most secure system I could get and this would provide it. All in all, a very nice strap which is rugged & longer and provided the features I was looking for at a reasonable price. Oh, and if I made it sound like this is a bulky, heavy strap it is not. Very light and comfortable to carry.
HDMI cables can vary greatly in price as most of us know. I figured for a few bucks if this didn't work oh well, if it did stoked! So far so good! I have a Wii, X Box 360 and PS3 all hooked up to my HDTV so I've needed more than a couple cables, I just wish I had found thus seller before shelling out all the $$ I had!
This is the best player you can get for under $200! Just make sure you change it to WIDESCREEN mode because by default it's set to 4:3 fullscreen.Sound quality is excellent with headphones, not so great with the tiny speakers.I was very happy with the video quality.I have not had any of the freezing issues. I even heard that newer models have fixed the previous problems, so if you get one with problems then you can always try your luck again. I, for one, have not had a single freeze.Keep in mind that the &quot;name-brand&quot; models are much more expensive than this, and even then you'd need to spend more money for the 7&quot; screen.
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 a windows XP laptop with CF slot. After looking around for a wireless CF card with a working driver, I finally decided to give this one a try.Linksys sure have the worst website but their product is pretty good. There is actually a windows 95 driver for this card hiding in the ZIP file of the WPC11 driver. And this driver, after my testing, works pretty nicely under windows XP but not windows 2000. Moreover, this card shows a 20% decrease in range compare to my PCMCIA card. This card is one of the smallest CF (The main reason I want this card) and it works.
The pit was easy enough to set up with a screwdriver. I used it only once so far and enjoyed it. Seems sturdy when I am moving it around, even with a bunch of sand at the bottom (as the product recommends). It lives in my shed when not in use.My buddy stepped on the top screen cover and put a nice foot print in the metal. But he pushed out the damage and I can not even tell it was stepped on!
Nothing comes close to the quality of these cases in the market. Think outside the lens because these cases are also good for other uses: telescope eyepieces, compact cameras and video camcorders etc. My point is that the quality is simply unbeatable.
Fast response. I can finally take my own portrait while I am alone. I love it!
The camera itself is excellent--the software I got for mine is almost impossible to use--way too complicated and contradictory to the printed manual. I`ve noticed this before with Minolta stuff--Great hardware, extremely confusing software.
I've been looking for a replacement for an old pressure cooker for a long time. It was tricky finding this size--especially good for one or two people--in stainless steel. This Presto model fits the bill. Now, I'm confident about the pressure and the cooking time being safe and accurate. I find pressure cooking to be a quick and healthful alternative to other types of food preparation. In addition to the product being dependable, I thought the accompanying instruction booklet was one of the clearest I ever received with an appliance. Also, the recipes have been really good and useful. I'm a satisfied customer.
I recently upgraded my computer to run 64 bit Windows 7 and the old on-board sound wouldn't work (no driver), so I tried this one. I have it plugged into a nice mid size 5.1 surround system and couldn't be happier. I can listen to I-Tunes, watch TV and movies while working on the computer, I couldn't have asked for more, especially for the price. Easy instellation and set-up, works as advertized....You can spend more but you don't need to.
This is just what I was looking for. It is sturdy, small and inexpensive and produces a nice image. Its size means it is easy to toss in your pocket when you go for a hike.
I bought this card to put into a five year old computer, to replace the onboard sound chip. It is vastly superior to the motherboard sound, there really is no comparison. When paired with a set of Altec Lansing speakers, this card sounds great. For the price I would definately buy this card again, and most definitely will buy another one for my next build later this year. I did not use the drivers found on the disk, I went to the website and downloaded the latest drivers. Installation could not be easier, and both software and hardware works great with Windows 7.
Nice thick quad-shielded wire with really nice connections. Wanted to purchase it in white but couldn't find it, (at least at the time). Hooked it up to an attic mounted antenna and it did its job in helping to transmit all the major channels broadcast in NYC from over 40 miles away in Long Island. Would buy again.
I bought these looking for some fairly cheap in-ear headphones. After using them for more than 6 months, I have to say I really enjoy them. The sound quality is good, the bass is clear, and they fit very comfortably. I do agree with others that the cable is a bit short, but I'm 5'8" and hardly ever really had trouble with it.
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.
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.
Silverstone makes beautiful cases. Got mine with side window. Brushed alumnium front case panel with glossy black coating on top and sides. Audio connectors are AC97, which was fine until I upgraded motherboard which had HD audio. AC97 will work but without autosense which turns off rear speakers when headphones are plugged into the front panel. Installed Silverstone FP35 3.5" bay device and problem solved. Fits seamlessly with the case.
For such small speakers they sound great and can get decently loud. I paid ~$30 and at that price they are an excellent deal. I saw several other reviewers mention a buzzing sound - I have not experienced this with my speakers (I've had them a little over two months now).Only two minor issues: no jack for headphones -and- in order to turn the power off, you have to turn the volume dial to zero. It would be nice if it was a push button dial or had a separate power button so that I didn't have to mess up the volume setting to turn the speakers off.
So far its being a great buy, not only it is cheap but by using only the black connection i am able to connect various simpler devices with the device. Really recommend to buy.
Sadly, I must echo the previous review. My 320 20 GB player, for which I paid 300 bucks, is failing to hold a charge after less than two years and only modest use. (I've been reasonably happy with it until the battery started to fail). I called IRiver today and was told that 1) they do not provide any battery replacement parts or service for out of warranty units, and that that 2) I could return it to them for about a $25 credit toward a new one. TWENTY FIVE BUCKS!!! As if I would ever buy another player from this company - HA~!
I have never heard so much awful sound come out of something so small. These were simply the worst speakers ever. They are scratchy and tinny and you have to turn the volume all the way up and that makes them hiss and buzz. I hope they were defective-- thats what I said when I returned them-- because I can't believe any company would sell something that was this terrible. Oh and the silver-- it is just a bit of paint on the front. The speakers are actually white.
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 considered a lot of different 20&quot; flat screen TVs and finally decided on the Toshiba 20AF43 because, for me, it really hit that sweet spot between price and features. It has a great clear picture and good sound, plus along with regular RCA a/v inputs, it also has both S-video and component video input. However, it isn't as pricey as the equivalent SONY KVFS100, which doesn't even have all the same input options. So although I have generally been a Sony person in the past, I am generally very pleased with the Toshiba and am enjoying having a TV I can actually see from across the room, even though the set isn't terribly huge (a plus in my book).However, I am deducting a star for the terrible remote control. First, the remote that comes with the Toshiba is very picky about where it will work -- perhaps I am just used to being able to vaguely point the remote in the general direction of the TV, but this one you really have to have it very precisely angled or it won't work at all. Plus, on several occasions I have done something mysterious with the remote that caused me to lose all control, even if I try it again up close to the TV. The only way I got control back was to turn the TV off and back on again. Also, when I entered the code to have the remote control my (Sony) VCR as well, it no longer worked for the TV. Finally, the number buttons are really awkwardly placed at the top of the remote and it is very hard to enter in specific channel #s that I want to jump to, especially if I'm trying to hold the remote at the magic angle at the same time. Can you tell that I'm irritated by all this? I will probably purchase a universal remote to use instead...The TV itself is great though!
Excellent equipment. Used a 6 ft. length of 1" PVC and anchored it to my brick chimney, with the antenna mounted about 24" above the chimney top, and the reception improved dramatically. I couldn't get CBS at all with my indoor antenna, now I get Hi Def on my 40" LCD. I now get channels I didn't know were out there! Ran 75 ft. of R6 coax into my LCD, everything is great! Good product.
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.
This is my first purchase of any noise-canceling headphones so I don't know how this one compares to others. But I was pretty happy with it. I used it in flight between LAX and NRT (Tokyo) and had this on for the entire flight duration. With foam earplugs or ipod inside the headset, I had a pleasant flight.
The bag is designed so that you can watch your player right in the bag. I'm not sure how useful that is given the size of the case. My 7&quot; Initial portable DVD player is swimming in this case. I can't say as I find this a negative though as there's plenty of room to hold my player, full size fold up headphones and all of the batteries, and cables for the player plus quite a few DVDs.Probably my only complaint is that the pouch where you store DVDs is a little difficult to get into (it doesn't open too wide). So for those of us with fat paws its a bit of a challenge to pull out some of the discs that are in the bottom sleeves of the case.Overall though I'd say it's well worth it.
This was the best thing I had bought for my Toshiba A105-s2141 lap top. NO more waiting for things they just pop up. great item. Shipping was fast as well.
Delivery was prompt, packaging was perfect........set up took probably 3-5 minutes and dialing in the RF was less than that. If you plugged in speaker before, you can have these working in not time. Sound clarity is very good with the TV, movies and video games. Highly recommend this product for the price.
I upgraded to this from a Logitech Attack 3, For just a few bucks more this is a very nice joystick. I got this for the hat, and for the twist roll function. The throttle is much more responsive than the attack 3, and has enough buttons that I don't run out. I have used thrustmaster, and a few force feedback joysticks, this is by far my favorite. For a full functional joystick on a budget, you can't go wrong with this one.
I liked this product so much that I ordered two more and replaced my 3 Dell printers with these. Network ready, Duplex, great! Received the items in 3 days.
This flash works extremely well and is definitely worth getting over the built-in flash if you plan to take a fair amount of pictures. My strong recommendation is to buy rechargeable batteries (Eneloop work very well), especially if you take lots of pictures.
Choosing the best charger and batteries for your device is not easy. I use Palm IIIx, tried a plenty of varieties, used a different battery monitoring programs and found this one the best for me. So, if you use any personal organizer or other not so big feeder of battery power I recommend it. I purchased this Energizer charger with 2 pairs of Energizer AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries for my device, so I use 2 batteries in my Pilot while other pair recharges - and I am pretty satisfied. Other part of the charger/battery story are rechargeable batteries so choose right ones. I recommend Energizer nickel metal hydride.
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 a journalist who uses the Sony ICD-B500, I can tell you I'm super happy with it. It's not going to make podcast-quality sound files, or even upload into your computer, but it does exactly what it says it will -- it records interviews with good enough clarity to transcribe later. I used this recently to do an interview with a soft-spoken guy at a crowded party, and the recording came out just fine. There was background noise, but he was perfectly audible. In my experience, this is a bargain digital recorder that's of solid, reliable quality. It's not a top-of-the-line model, but it is perfect for my needs.
My entire company was issued this model and I was at first very excited as it would make my life easier. I figured that if several thousand employees were issued this model, it must have met some minimal usability and functional standards. However, this wasn't the case in anyone's experience who I talked with. In fact, over half of my team threw theirs away and I may not be far behind them. The bullet points:- Uncomfortable: after testing this for 20 minutes it left my ear feeling weird, not hurting, just uncomfortable. Maybe it was because I was wearing glasses. The cord was also surprisingly short.- Headphone jack on USB connector was very poorly made: if I put the headphone connector all the way in, no audio was present, I had to make sure that it was exactly halfway in to the jack. If it was, yay!! perfect audio, If it wasn't........ (yes, that means silence, I couldn't hear anything).- The microphone was malfunctioning: on all of my test calls, no one was ever able to hear me. So, I ran some microphone tests on my machine and found that unless the microphone was directly in front of my lips, there was no audio that it picked up. The problem is that the microphone could not reach my mouth. I am a normally proportioned individual, so this is obviously a poorly manufactured unit.Ultimately, based on the reviews, I would have thought that I just received a malfunctioning/defective device. However, all twelve people I talked with at work had similar problems making this device unusable. Is it possible our whole batch was defective since they were bought in bulk by the thousands? Yes, of course. However, the cynic in me thinks it is much more likely that someone at the top has a friend/family member who works there (joking!!! - at least I hope I am).
For the price the Swingyde is not worth the money. It is difficult to set up correctly, and it really does not give that much feed back. I forsee it breaking in the near future as it is literally a plastic piece of crap. Just goes to show golfers will buy almost anything in their quest for par. Save your money on this one.
I bought this model to use as my personal address and phone book, and to keep grocery lists, notes and all of my computer passwords. It serves its purpose well. It is handy and easy to use, and it syncs with my personal PC, so my contacts and calendar are always up to date.
The battery arruved in time, was exactly what I ordered and worked flawlessly in the unit. I would buy from this seller again.
This product is advertised as having a DVD player, but it does not! Do not buy this unless you realize you will have to buy a separate DVD player for your vehicle. The unit looks nice and I love that it has infrared for headphones, but it will be going back to Amazon and my money is being refunded for misrepresentation of the item. The model that has a DVD player is BV10.4TA. Otherwise, this was a great price, just not what I needed.
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....
I didn't know what to expect. These headphones are terrific. I am completely satisfied with the fit and tone levels.
We live ten miles North of downtown Chicago and this antenna picks of every station possible in HD. And it's mounted in our attic! I didn't even know that our local PBS station WTTW channel 11 has three HD channels. We only received one with a basic cable subscription. Our cable is now disconnected. I highly recommend the DB2.
I purchased this headset for my son to use for play by play sports broadcasting. It has features (boom mic, over the ear noise isolation, a very long cable, and rugged construction) of high end broadcasting headsets for about 1/3 the cost of the most reasonably priced "professional" style broadcasting headsets. The voice quality is good and the headset is comfortable to wear for extended periods (2-3 hour football games). It comes wired with separate 3.5mm plugs for microphone and headphones and includes two adapters to convert each from 3.5mm to 1/4" for use with standard audio mixers.It is important to note that the microphone is the type used by PC sound cards and not the types typically used for professional recording (dynamic or condenser). However, this ships with a battery powered microphone adapter (uses one 1.5V AA battery) to facilitate usage with a standard audio mixer. Although the adapter works fairly well, I replaced it with a custom unit I built myself with parts from Radio Shack.I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for an entry level sports broadcasting headset.
good transaction and delivery. For whatever reason, the cyan color not longer functions. I think it got gumed up. I simply don't know if the previous Brother cartridge did it, or this new one did it.
I wanted a screen that would provide glare reduction, and thought that added privacy would be nice to have as well. However, this filter is a big (and expensive) disappointment.First, the one positive note -- the privacy filter works fairly well, as people seated to the side of the screen will not be able to see what is on your screen. However, the filter does not sit flush against the screen, so the image the user sees is a bit warped. It's also going to add a lot of glare / reflection to your screen.Second, the glare reduction -- this is a joke! There is noticeably more glare on the screen when this filter is attached. I see my own reflection about as well as looking in a mirror... except worse (because of the non-flat fit, the image is warped).Additionally, the screen is quite a bit darker when the filter is attached.Overall, the screen may provide some privacy protection, so if that is all you need, this could work... however, you will have to learn to deal with increased glare, a darker screen, and the warped distracting glare / reflection.
The sound quality is good. It feel secure and comfortable in my ears. The only thing is when it's in the ear you can't really see the cool detail on the body of earbuds.
Had this UPS for several (3+) years. Worked fine but I guess batteries weren't mean to live forever.I had one surge that killed the UPS tho. The UPS just beeps annoyingly despite trying to plug, unplug, reset or charge the battery again. I'm guessing something shorted (UPS did its job and protected the electronics) and needs to be replaced? Just a guess tho.
Great little player for the money allowing me to carrying more than one on bike trips for switching content.Received quickly and well satisfied with purchase.
I have not tried inscribing the discs, but the price is excellent and Verbatim are always reliable. I highly recommend these discs!!
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.
The Kenwood DNX-7100 has a beutiful screen, great navigation feature and installed perfectly in my 2003 Ford Ranger with the addition of a aftermarket install kit (SCOSCHE FD1330B). It still required some trimming of the radio opening in the dash, but it fit solidly and looks great. Other reviewers have been very hard on the kenwood based on their opinion of the screen layout, and I was concerned about this before I bought mine, but now that I have over a week of use under my belt, I can say that the screens make perfect sense to me. You should not let the negative comments about the user interface disuade you from buying this unit. All in all, the sound/video is great, the USB interface automatically plays files on thumbdrives upon insertion, the navigation is a breeze to setup and use and also has some very nifty features. My next addition will be to install a backup camera and use the connect the truck's reverse signal to the radio's reverse input to automatically switch the video view when I put the truck into reverse.
Used this filter for couple of months now. Makes a big difference with nature shots on open space. A little pricey for round piece of glass? Well, make sure you know what you want to do with it. It pays off.
The Coby Portable DVD player may not be the most advanced portable player on the market, but it's slightly over $100.00price tag makes it the best buy for the buck.The Coby (more specifically, model TF-DVD7100) comes withstereo headphones, remote, and car adapter plug. The generous7" viewing screen provides crisp, sharp images with no refresh time problems. Twin stereo speakers provide more than adequatesound given the Coby's size. Controls are easy to use and theCoby is sturdy and well built.
This lens adapter works just as described - you use it to mount extra lenses to achieve better quality pictures. Due to the fact that HP 618 comes with absolutely no lenses or filters, and that a polarizer is an absolute minimum for a photographer, this mount is necessary.Pros:* Very easy mounting, through a single big screw.* Fits perfectly; does not hinder the movementof the built-in lens.* Includes a mount for a tripod right under the lens, which makes taking pictures with a tripod more natural than by using HP's original tripod mount, which is way off-center.Cons:* I've had a slight problem mounting some Tiffen lenses; had to apply lots of pressure (and patience) to screw them in properly.
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I bought this player a month ago and still love as much as i did the day i took it out the package.It has great sound the joystick is easy to use and every thing is really easy to set up.The only complant i have is that on your playlist if you have alot of songs if take a long time to lode but that doesn't bother me.Overall I think this mp3 is the best.You wouldn't be disappionted in bying the gmini XS200.
I picked up these headphones to replace a pair of Aiwa HP-JS35 I used for jogging. The Aiwas had quit on me within a few months. The Sony headphones are well designed, they fold up for easy portability in a tri-fold design. They also sound reasonable as far as in-the-ear headphones go. As with the Aiwas, the left ear piece stopped functioning after a few months. These outlasted the Aiwas, but that's a small consolation. I do sweat a fair amount on a 10K run, but the description, which sold me on the Sony headphones, reads:Water-resistant - stands up to rain, snow and occasional splashingMoisture Guard Mechanism pulls sweat away from ear canalApparently, the moisture guard is a gimmick, because the left ear piece shorted out from the sweat. I've been looking for another pair of headphones, but so far, I haven't found a pair that would be suitable to take on my jogs. I'm using my iPod earphones while I keep looking, but I don't expect them to hold up with repeated use as they're not designed for exercise.
I love this camera. Very good product for good quality photos. Excellent zoom! Not the quality of a DSLR, but pretty good for its kind. The only thing I can say needed improvement is more megapixels. Other than that, quite happy with it. I recommend it if you really want to get interested in photography and cannot afford something else.
This is the second set of Klipsch ProMedia speakers I have ordered. This one was a gift for someone. I have had my set for 3 years now and it still sounds great! Highly recommend.
I use AA batteries specifically for my digital camera. It was most annoying to have a photo moment happen, and turn on my camera to see 'Replace Batteries' instead of what I wished to shoot. I did a lot of research and this combination received the highest reviews. My experience bears this out. The batteries hold charge for up to 4 times longer than my previous (Brand name and expensive) rechargeable batteries. The charger itself is compact and versatile, able to quick-charge only 2 batteries at a time, 4 at once, or to drain and recharge the batteries, which is recommended to extend battery life. Well worth paying a small premium for.
I bought the 6x9s and the 6.5s. They are both good speakers, especially for the money. But the 6x9s sound better, the 4 way makes the highs better and the larger speaker hits harder.I have had $4K+ stereo systems in the past. Do not expect this level of quality but for most people these are going to be great. They are well made and should last. They come with everything including wires, grates, and screws. I have them running off an aftermarket deck but they seems like they could handle more power. But again even for a picky former stereo buff I am happy with the sound I am getting from a stock deck, the 6x9s up front, and the 6.5s in the back (in a pickup).Overall much better than I expected. Go for the 6x9s if they will fit in your car.
I bought these after being dissatisfied with theSennheiser PX 100 Collapsible Headphones. I've had them for four days and used them extensively (at least four hours daily) in that time.Included are three sets of "ear adapters" (small, medium, large) so you're likely to find a fit suitable for you. Note that the use of earbuds can be dangerous, depending on how well you fit the ear adapters, as virtually all external noise is eliminated. I wouldn't recommend a city pedestrian (or anyone else in a situation with the need to be aware of external sound) to wear these!These earbuds handle bass far better than the PX 100s. In fact, all around, they sound much better than the PX 100s: they pass the "Nirvana Nevermind" test (bass and drums sound fine) and the classical music test (various Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach pieces sound good).Also, unlike the PX 100s, I can wear these for hours at a time before I start to feel a very slight soreness in my ear canal. I can also sleep on my side with only a very mild discomfort.The cord is a bit "rubbery" which transmits vibration (from rubbing against your clothing, say), but this effect is minimized if you wear the right (longer) ear cord behind your neck as is recommended.The cord is about 3 feet long (could use about a foot, IMO) and has a 3.5 mm L-shaped plug, which is safer for your MP3 player as much less force is transmitted to the socket should you accidentally "lever" your player with the plug.There is no carry pouch included, product description notwithstanding.Overall, the pluses far outweigh the minuses should earbuds satisfy your requirements.
I needed a way to play music from my iPod in my car. This piece is very user-friendly but the sound quality was terrible. If you listen at a low volume it's fine but I like blasting my music. If you're looking for an iPod/car transmitter, I suggest you look into other options...
I'm ordering this item. I'll hook it up to my Bose uber-expensive radio/CD player. 'Cause then I'll have, you know, just absolutely super sound.You know?
Besides being so happy with the IM7 Speaker Boombox that I got for my daughter (the sound is terrific, it rocks), the shoulder harness is great. You put it on the IM7 and just leave it on. It makes the IM7 much more portable. I love the IM7! And the harness. What a team!
The grills came on time and they were easy to install and they provide me with the protection that I needed for my speakers.
So I purchased these the summer of 2007. I did a bit of research before, looking at all sorts of different headphones and I wanted something high quality and that would last a bit. My friend had a Sony i think the MDR-V600 or something, the black version that's step down from this. Well I decided to go with this one because it was more powerful.Okie so, iPods are very disappointing, they have horrible sound quality imo (it was a christmas gift, personally i never liked ipods, it was all hype). Now with my samsung mp3 player the sound was amazing, solid bass (which was the main thing i was looking for) the vocals are clean, even at high volumes it doesn't crackle. It sounds just as good on my computer that has a creative soundcard in it. gaming is amazing with these. I've also DJed with these and I trust these, they've worked great, easy to listen to, sometimes i have them over so i don't deaf my ears from the speakers.i have big ears so i was kinda worried that these would hurt, but they don't, it's pretty comfortable and snug and the person next to you won't be disturbed from your music (unless it's like max). I've been happy with most of Sony's products, and this one I would prefer over other headphones in the price range. My friend has a pair of 300 dollar bose ones, it's good... but it's double the retail price of this and Amazon had a great deal when I bought them.That being said, this is an excellent pair of headphones for music manias, though If you do get this I'd highly recommend get the Creative X-Fi mp3 player. Mine are almost like new after using them for over a year and half, some scratches, if you take care of these they should last you a few years. I regularly walk around in these.
Worked fine for 3 days although it was irritating that you can not add folders to the data directory for storing text files etc.Then it would not power up at all. Tried to recharge but it was dead and I sent it back. Gonna try the Creative Muvo T200 next - similar music and radio features but is supposed to be recognized as a standard HD for data transfer. Hopefully I'll have better luck with that.
This battery worked fine when I first got it. Now, after nine months of VERY light use in my Pentax camera (like, I may have shot a couple dozen photos with it) it's completely, utterly dead. Won't even charge.Meanwhile, the original Pentax battery that came with the camera five years ago is still working great.I just wanted a second battery so I could always have a charged one on hand. Apparently there's a reason why SterlingTek's battery is so much cheaper than the Pentax one.
A very good tripod for the money. It won awards for its Pan Handle and grips. Sorry no bubble level built into the tripod but you can always put one on the cameras hot shoe. Very light,compact,user friendly and can support alot of weight.
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!
There were a couple of idiosyncrasies with this bag that I had to work around. First was the ride height--kept bouncing oddly against my bum. That's when I discovered the strap was adjustable. Good.The other thing was the plastic "handlebar" at the top of the bag. I guess it's necessary to have, but it kept falling between the back of the bag and my back, bumping into my spine. Problem was fixed after I put a velcro sticker to keep the bar at the top of the bag.Pocket-wise things are a *little* spartan. If they could add a pencil/pen carrier and a better spot for notebook mice (I put my mouse in the flap pocket, which I guess is ok).Note: 13" Macbook is as snug as a bug in a rug, but it is in a memory-foam sleeve. I don't reccomend putting a naked macbook in there. Also, can't hold much else if you're macbook is in a sleeve. (need to store textbooks? look elsewhere)
I was so dissapointed to find that when standing behind me anyone could still read what was on my monitor. It only blackens when someone is standing to the side of the screen. What's the point? Very expensive for one sheet of plastic.
Adapter does not work with my MacBook running OS X version 10.4.10 due to driver incompatibility.StarTech technical support advises "kernel change" beginning with OS X version 10.4.8, probably is causing incompatibility and they're working on patch as of 24 Jul 07.Full marks to the responsive, knowledgeable tech support team but this product's not targeted to Mac users in other ways: 1) inaccurate installation instructions; 2) software provided on mini-CD not playable on MacBook (requires CD player that ejects a drawer/cupholder); 3) necessary installation files hidden in nested folders with cryptic titles.So Mac users, before you order this USB to Ethernet adapter, recommend you check with StarTech on current driver compatibility with your OS version and be tech-savvy enough not to need the manual.
I had the same problems as the first reviewer with my Jvc Hi-fi Vcr/DVD Combo. The DVDs started freezing up on the machine after just a few months use. I gave up and decided to buy a separate DVD player. I am still using the VCR to play videos but the recording and receiving quality is so bad it is just good for playback. Anything you attempt to record with the VCR is just second rate quality and using the time recording function is just to frustrating. Why bother --- the video quality is just not worth the hassel. I am current looking to replace the system with something better.
The title in my other review says it all; i.e.; I am totally satisfied. The cable was delivered within a week and came exactly as described. All related parts were included and it was completely compatible with my Q-See surveillance system being installed at the same time. It was priced on Amazon far lower than the retail price for the same product on the Q-See.com website and, because I ordered a couple of cables of shorter length with one of a 200' length; delivery was free at the time of purchase.
I simply love this camera. It has everything I want. I especially like to play with the shutter speed and aperture in Manual mode. This is when you can really get creative with your photos. Although in auto mode, it does a super job. I bought this camera for it's manual capabilities and the many accessories you can add to it. I strongly recommend to only buy Nikon accessories. They are pricier but you know you are not getting anything generic or substandard. I also highly recommend taking the time to learn it and read the manual. This way you will be able to use the camera to its full potential. Many of other reviewer's "frustration" come from the fact that they didn't take the time to learn the camera. Also, if you take it to your nearest camera dealer, they will be more than happy to show you it's many awesome features.
Bought this asBirthday present for my 90 yr old wife who doesn't like gadgets. Worked just Ok for maybe 3 days and after I downloaded 4 albums, it would not work at all. Took to Apple store in San Joee. They are processing for replacement but must be ordered? Because I bought through Amazon, I may have to wait longer??As a side comment, I am used to MP3 ( Sansa) but thought I needed a User Manual for the tiny Ipod Shuffle.I wennt online and marked tp print the user manual. I got 31 pages of an IPOD Shuffle that doesn't look like what we have! Apple should update their wweb site!! Bob Homer
I have a MPL, a gift from Ameritrade, and it worked like a champ all the way until its first refill. I used some Ronson Mult-Fill butane, available at Wal-Mart, to fill it up. It sends a flame like a blow torch, unfazed by the flame setting knob. In just a couple/few uses, it is out again. It is as though something is stuck or jammed fully open. When I checked the web site for warranty instructions, they will fix it but want you to send them a $5 check for shipping, plus pay the shipping and insurance to get it to them. That is at least another ten dollars invested in an item that costs about $25 new, right? If it is working, I give it 5 stars. However, this sinks it to 2 stars for me.
You're not alone if you believe the stock headphones that come with most portable music players aren't up to the task, and that earbuds are a headache.Back when I bought my first Sony WalkMan, I sought out an alternative to those first-generation mini headphones and found it in the legendary Sennheiser HD414 headphone. The HD414 was a departure from the previous century's vogue for head-devouring phones, replacing big heavy drivers with a pair of lightweight foam rubber "earmuffs" that exerted almost no pressure on the ear. Like a pair of glasses, you could get used to them and forget you were wearing them. Sennheiser's patented Open-Aire design allowed you to hear all the music without being shut out from sounds around you. They quickly became the favorites of radio disc jockeys and others who needed to monitor audio but still carry on a conversation.Those headphones served me well from my days as a college radio disc jockey through a series of portable CD players but by the time I bought my first iPod nano, I had long since lost track of them.The good news: Sennheiser Open-Aire headphones are not only alive and well but better than ever. The HD435, from about the middle of the Open-Aire range, is possibly the best value, combining the legendary Sennheiser listening experience with a handy inline volume control. Because of their on-the-ear (also called supra-aural) design, you ears stay cool and comfy. The padded headband is a nice improvement of the original Open-Aire design and the single-point-of-entry cable means more freedom of movement. The cable terminates in a mini-stereo plug and Sennheiser includes a 1/4-inch adapter so you can plug the HD435 into stereo receivers and mixing boards.On the technical side, the 19,500 Hertz frequency response ceiling is a mere 500 Hz shy of what's considered the limit of human hearing, while the bass response reaches down to 18 Hz. Translation: even though the sound is going right into your ears, you can sometimes feel the bass all over your body. High notes remain crystal-clear with little loss in directionality.
The world of hi-fi audio is expensive. The Belkin PureAV audio cables, however, prove to be an exception. This product is packed full of features usually reserved for cables ten times its price. What is first noticed when the product is removed from the packaging is the sturdiness of the cables. The wires are wrapped in an aluminum foil shield that prevents interference with the audio signal from both EMF and RF fields, and although the cables are thick and sturdy, they remain flexible. The tip of the plugs are also built well. The connections are plated with 24k gold, which prevents the copper underneath from corroding. The tip of the plug is also split so that it remains flexible and expands to make the best contact with your equipment.Despite the price, this is a product that I am not afraid to use on my hi-fi audio system, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants hi-fi on a budget.
The best sports headphones I've owned. They're comfortable, durable, sweat doesnt' interfere with the sound, portable, sound quality is great and they cost $14.
If you want a decent quality MP3 player but don't want to spend much, this is an excellent choice. I have used mine for several months and I'm very satisfied with it. It's also a fine CD player though I primarily use MP3 CDs. It's worth noting that CD-R/RWs are probably the cheapest digital media format, so when it comes to MP3s, you will also save money there.Here are the main pros and cons...Pros:-Very inexpensive considering the potential capacity (650-700+MB per disc).-Good sound quality. I don't think you can do much better for under $50 (or even $100).-Great battery life. I used it every day for well over a month before I had to replace the batteries. Maybe not the full 85 hours under (my) normal listening conditions, but close enough.-Startup load time for MP3 CDs is fairly short. After that, switching between songs is virtually as fast as a normal CD. It is worth noting that if you have mp3 tracks that are supposed to transition into each other (like in the Gladiator soundtrack) there will be a slight pause between them.-Very good at finding and playing all the MP3s even on CDs containing considerable amounts of non-MP3 data.-Has a very good resume feature with MP3s. Even if it does sometimes need to rescan the disc when it's powered on, it always picks up where I left off.Cons:-No track seeking for MP3s. Be aware that this is a con for every MP3 CD player that I know of (except for a computer). Shouldn't be a problem for most content except for audio books. It does have a good resume feature though...-No ID3 tag support. It would be nice to see the song titles, but it's not really important to me. As long as you keep your MP3s in well organized folders, it's easy to figure out what's playing.-There are smaller MP3 players out there. It does fit into some of my clothing pockets but since I'm not Guybrush Threepwood, it looks weird and is not comfortable. If size is a major issue, then you probably should consider a non-CD MP3 player. It's worth noting that it doesn't take up unnecessary space. Actually it's probably as small as any CD player with an internal AA battery compartment can get.Miscellaneous:-Has 4 Equalizer modes:-OFF: A nice, crisp neutral sound.-S-XBS: A rich and warm bass sound.-S-XBS+: Very heavy bass. Too heavy for some songs, but nice for others.-Live: This seems to add some treble and reverb. Interesting, but some songs sound strange if they already have reverb.-Headphones are decent quality but there's not anything special about them. If you need to move around while listening you probably should buy a different style.
Got them on time and they work exactly as expected. Would order them again if I need more cables. :-)
I will preface this by saying I never tested the ps/2 ports on the kvm switch, the problems the other reviewers had are not unusual with any kvm that only uses the ps/2 ports for the keyboard and mouse.Instead, I used a Logitech usb keyboard and a Microsoft mouse plugged into the usb ports. Once the proper drivers are installed on the machines, switching is wonderfully easy, just hitting the scroll lock key twice ( this way you can hide the unattractive switch). There is a few second delay before your mouse responds while the drivers are loaded when you switch computers in usb mode, which is tolerable. My main concern was the video quality, as I use a 21 inch montior at 1600x1200 resolution and often the cheaper units will degrade the video quality on larger monitors. I have not noticed any problems! Video quality is unaffected to my eyes.My only complaint is that there is a beep emitted when I switch pc's that I wish I could shut off, as it can get annoying if you switch back and forth a lot. I also wish I had bought a 4 port unit, but that's my fault...
Almost 6 years later and this thing still keeps those nasty computer calls off my nerves. I have another one of these in our city home we have had for 10 years and it still works too.
This notebook computer is certainly a great way to go for anyone looking for a low-cost, home laptop.The processor is certainly fast enough to accomplish most anything typical home users are planning on doing. As long as you are not planning on running several RAM eating programs (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Freehand) simultaneously you will never really occur to you to call your computer is "slow." I am running a full Microsoft Office Suite and programs like Adobe Photoshop (also Elements) and have not run into any significant memory or speed issues.The computer runs a little slow at start up, but otherwise it moves right along. I would recommend not installing every little program that you can on this (or any machine) since doing so will chip away at your memory and create a slower and less stable system over time.The touch pad isn't the greatest I've used, but there is a nicely placed mouse port so I can use my favorite mouse most of the time anyway.Compared to other notebooks, the keyboard is certainly up to par, though not as nice as some desktop keyboards (which you could also easly plug into the notebook).I'm not sure why the other review was unable to find an adequate CD burning utility. It has Roxio which is fine for music, data, or CD-RW burning.The screen plays DVDs very nicely, while the computer has several DVD player pre-installed to choose from.I am very happy with this machine. It's certainly not as powerful as comparably-priced desktop machines, but I'll the slight differences in performance to have the portablity. (The battery has about 3.5 hours of life when fully charged.)Like any computer, getting rid of the pre-loaded promotional software (AOL et al) is annoying. But the money Compaq gets from these placements means I was able to secure a great quality notebook for [a great price]. It's a great way to go.
I used to have this connection issue where any wireless computer would drop randomly from the internet and eventually require me to reset the connection multiple times per session. There is no problem of that kind with this router and it is so relieving. I went through 3 brands and I'm glad I finally got this one! Setup was as simple as can be too.
THIS toy gets me so mad you charge is for 15 houres and 2 min's after you take it off the charger the battery died. I threw mine out the windows. I hate cybikos never buy one. I dont care if its free do not get one
I recently purchased aUniden BCD396XT Handheld TrunkTracker IV Digital Police Scanner. It has a feature to open and close scanning frequencies based upon the location of the radio. One needs to connect a GPS to the radio to use the feature.I already had a Garmin eTrex GPS with serial cable. The Uniden has a serial cable as well. The StarTech serial null modem adapter connected the two cables so the GPS and Uniden could communicate the location information.At the end of the day, this is a null modem adapter. It is not a life changing purchase. It did do what I wanted it to do. I can now fully use the features of the Uniden with an otherwise unused GPS unit.
Perfect pen and pointer (soft rubber tip) for use with iPad.No more wiping and cleaning of the iPad screenface! Would prefer to have the removable cap able to "clip" onto the rubber cap end when using as a pen, but otherwise perfect. I will be buying a spare and ink cartridges - this is perfect for me.
Pros-- Great Value- Excellent quality- very sturdy- exceptional sound quality- the best cd player ever, havent tried the MP3 feature yet, but based on other reviews, im sure it works fineCons-- The the earphones they give you kinda hurts, but only for the first time you try it on, after that, its alrite- no more
This is a great printer for the bucks. Amazon by far had the lowest price I've seen for this exact same model. Print quality is great however it does run out of ink fairly quick.
It's an awsome sounding product, believe me. I wish to by it but for some stupid reason they won't ship it to me internationally.
I got this lens to upgrade my kit with the purchase of a Nikon D90. I travel a lot and spend a good bit of time in southern and eastern Africa. I always go on safari when I'm there, even if only for a day or two, so I was looking for a long lens that could be easily moved about, both on and off the camera. This lens was the biggest glass I could find that was a reasonable weight and length. It's also affordable, given the quality.While I haven't taken it into the bush yet, I have taken it to the zoo to simulate both the distance and subjects I'll be photographing. The results are better than I expected. The focus takes a bit of getting used to, and the tracking is going to take even more practice. But, even after only a few hours of working with zoo-constrained animals, I was able to signficantly improve my ability to get hand-held sharp shots of slowly moving animals. When on a tripod, the sharpness increases, but then you lose the ability to track. Wide open, it's a bit soft, but then so is any lens of this size under 5K, so you can't complain.The best thing about this lens is its weight, or lack thereof. It's about 2.5 pounds, and with the hood inverted it will fit easily inside a LowePro slingshot. Its weight and length make it possible to hand-hold and easy to lug around on your back through rough terrain. Overall, for an affordable long lens that can be mobile and versatile, you can't do much better. This is not a perfect lens, but it's a darned good one.
This item is a part of a graduation gift, so I really didn't open it. It doesn't look how I expected it to look. I could not see the belt clip, but I'm pretty sure it is enclosed. There is one thing that puzzles me, I didn't receive a owner's manual about this product. I seriously rely on them, especially when it is a gift for someone else. An owner's manual or a product information guide or paper would have really helped!
I wanted to buy a no-nonsense mp3 player to keep me company while running. No video, no funky display menus, no labyrinthine software to work with. If I wanted to spend half a day getting my music in order I'd shell for the 80 gig iPod.So I got myself a Shuffle, by far the sleekest small pod in the market.But boy did I regret it.After the one-time registration and initialization (which is not optional) the lemon wouldn't get the songs on it, thanks to the infamous "Disk not found error". Googled for it and discovered websites that are brimming with untended complaints; I'm on Windows XP, but the glitch seems to pervade operating systems.Spent a day battling with the idiosyncrasies. Downloaded and installed an extra utility that Apple's Help site recommends. Enabled the Shuffle "for disk use". Reset it to factory settings and tried all over again, five times. And I'm a fairly persistent tech-savvy one. I did everything that's needed and more, but the stupid thing will still not remember the settings, will not let me change songs, and so on.Tired with all of this rigmarole, I got this sleek little gagdet. It's a little larger than the Shuffle, but you can see why: Shuffle doesn't have a display and it uses the same jack for charging and earphones so you can only do one of those at a time. Stone Plus on the other hand connects through a small non-spaghetti USB cable, comes up instantly as a new drive on your PC, you copy the mp3 files from your music folder to this drive, and you're done.I was up and running in 5 minutes flat. Can't help kicking myself for having fallen for the iPod luster.Without becoming any clunkier in any meaningful way (both the doohickeys are pretty small), Stone Plus shows me the song that's playing, which I don't see on Shuffle. Stone Plus has an FM radio, a voice recorder, a timer, and a digital clock--none of which the Shuffle has. It charges in 5 minutes, which the Shuffle doesn't. I can use iTunes or any other tool or even nothing at all, but with Shuffle I am in an unhappy marriage with iTunes. The Stone Plus will hold about 1000 songs in comparison to Shuffle's 200 at the same bit-rate.Because this is Creative, the company known among geeks for its speakers, the ear phones that come with the Stone Plus have a fabulous combination of bass and treble that will please the most fastidious connoisseur. After hearing them Shuffle's white thingies sound tinny and childish. I got my Stone Plus with a clip that makes it much more practical for running.And all of it at 60% of the cost of a basic bare-bones Shuffle.Sorry, Apple folks, in the small-mp3-player market Apple is simply the beautiful blond bimbo who trips on high heels at ten paces. If you're in the market for a nifty little mp3 player, skip the Shuffle. Even in the 3rd generation it's a 3rd rate contender.
This was so easy to setup and a great low price. I would buy Netgear again.
The installation of this camera is simply plugging it into a wall socket and either accessing its web based interface via it's IP address wirelessly or wired. Then from there you can set everything, like FTP upload times, new IP address, picture quality, etc. After configuring it all the way I wanted I unplugged it from my PC and the wall and mounted it where it was going to stay. After mounting I plugged it into the wall and thats it. I have done little tweaking to the setting since my initial setup, but I didn't have to move the camera, and when you have this convienence of wireless it is hard not to appreciate it.
I needed something that would fit level in my lap while I typed papers and did work on my computer.. A couch cushion/pillow wasn't doing the trick. This cushtop keeps my legs cool and my computer upright. I can sit on my bed for hours and not worry about feeling uncomfortable.. I would highly recommend to anyone who spends a lot of time on the computer but doesn't like to always sit at a desk.. Great product!!
These make great bookshelf or rear speakers. I would not recommend them as the primary speakers for a main home sound system, but at ~$36 apiece, this should not surprise anyone. They make a good auxillary component of a sound system.I could also endorse the SS-B3000 for use as main speakers in situations where budget, space or neighbors in the next room/apartment place constraints on how big/bassy your speakers can be anyway: kid's bedrooms, TV in the garage, dorm room, etc. They're not bad speakers.
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.
Amazon's price for the Garmin StreetPilot c550 is excellent and the GPs system has easy to use features...and it also talks! Unfortunately, the power chord does not fit a VW Passat or Audi A6 cigarette lighter. Garmin says this is rare but acknowledges that there may be a few car models that cannot use the product. The literature does NOT include this caution.
Ok, I had some savings in my pocket and I thought &quot;Hmmm...what should I buy?&quot; Voila! I decided to get an MP3 player...Rio600. Let's see what problems I've encountered with this nifty device:Battery Pack: On my first night with Rio, we started having problems. I had to figure out how to remove the battery/memory pack at the back of the unit. There was this little button that you press but nothing happens. To remove the battery pack, you got to pry and clamp your nails around the edges to slide off the cover. Taking it off was difficult, putting it back was almost impossible. You have to align the connector pins between the pack and the unit and at the same time putting it at an angle so you can slide the cover back on. Too cumbersome!!! Requires getting to used to.Power Guzzler: This baby drains your batteries like hot milk. My suggestion is you buy rechargeable batteries- Alkaline Rechargeables or Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. If you dont invest on rechargeables, you'll be making frequent trips to the corner store for batteries.Now it's on, now it's off: By some weird phenomenon, my Rio600 kept shutting itself off. One minute it's playing, the next minute the system just shuts down. I reboot the unit and nothing happens. I reboot it twice, three times, and then it boots itself. Hmmmm... Off I went to the store and had it replaced with a new one. Now I got a new but the assembly was not done properly on the unit. A small opening can be seen on the sides. Somehow, somebody from Diamond Rio fell asleep while putting my unit together. Off I went again and had it replaced. Now everything's working normally.The Software, oh the humanity: DiamondRio needs to release a more stable software. It's a bit too buggy. Most of the time, the software can't detect your USB connection to the unit. THe workaround is to go to the Options screen manually select the device connected to the USB. Also, there's a bug whereby if you delete some songs in your database, it still leaves the files in your hard drive. Weird really...Now the good points:WMA Files: It takes WMA files. Since it's only 32 mb, WMA can squeeze in more music into your player than mp3 at the expense of sound quality. WMA is Windows's answer to MP3. WMA usues 64kb as opposed to MP3's 128 kb.Sound Quality: Sound is pretty decent when you listen to WMA or MP3. However, with the WMA, the cymbals and high hats sound a bit wavy rather than a consistent hissing sound of a cymbal.Volume: This player packs a LOUD PUNCH. This is really loud. I'm using a Sony WEAR headphones and RIO600 just knocks your ear drums off. Not advisable to listen to full volume on extended periods. Too risky.Overall, the device is good except for a few quality control issues. It's a shame because on the memory pack, there's a label that says ASSEMBLED IN THE USA. If you're planning to get this unit, be prepared for some surprises like returning it and getting a new one. People have already complained about the poor quality control on this device. But that doesnt mean all the units are duds. Who knows, you might be lucky enough to pick a solid one. ANyways, the device is worth the money. It's light, it's cheap, it's a got a solid sound quality.
Nope. Had three pair, and all three fizzed out after a short while. Terrific while they are new, but they have no longevity. I'm sure it's just poor quality control and cheap components. These things should last longer than a month. Sorry.
I got this @ Best Buy when it first came out. I was looking @ a sony but they didn't have speaker wires with it(open box item) and I asked the guy @ Circuit City if he could call Sony and find out how I could get them and how much it would cost me. It was 55mins later and the guy was pissed. He waited that long to find out that Sony was going to charge me as much for the wires as he was charhing me for the system! (Sony had special speaker wires)Anyway I booked it to Best Buy and there it was the HT-DB600. I was impressed with the design and it was easy to use @ the store. I looked @ the other systems but they all cost more. It had the same watts as the other ones too. I got it and was eager to hook it up.I took it out of the box and looked @ the instructions and I was done putting it together in about one hr. Like I said I never hooked up something like this but it was real easy. I have an HD tv and Xbox with all the stuff to make it HD and a sony VCR and A HD samsung direct tv reciever. It was pretty easy to get all hooked up to the surround system and everything had sound.I have not had any problems with it scratching up discs or dvds or taking to long to load.(a sony playstation 2 takes longer to load) I've had this for 2 years now.I got used to the remote for it but it didn't work with my tv so i just got a universal remote.( make sure when you get a universal remote you put all options the old one had otherwise you'll be even more frusterated)Overall this is a pretty cool system. I live in an apartment so I can't have too much power but I still piss off the neighbors. It looks cool on the outside and it's not too tall so it can fit inside your entertainment center if you have one.You can also save pictures on it so when you are waiting for it to load, you have a picture you can look at. I thought that was pretty cool.I would recomend this to all who first start out and want to pay less for something that they can use for a while and understand how everything works. I'll be going back to Samsung to get more products in the future.
I can't see how most pros would find this adequate, but I like it a lot. I've got a Nikon, so I wish the "lens gap" could be adjusted better for the off center DSLRs, and I find there's really not all that much flexibility despite the sort of modular look and the velcro holding the compartment dividers, but they give and move.It works for me to carry the D5000 with the 55-200 lens attached, plus schlepping along a Canon FS-100, a Canon Elph, my Zoom H2 audio recorder and all the associated chargers, some spare batteries and sundry accouterments. Convenient to carry if you're not a photojournalist, in other words, but I don't think you'd find it spacious enough if you routinely rely on more than one DSLR body and a full suite of lenses. I use pictures as an adjunct to journalism, not the centerpiece of my work.I read one review that complained about the "superfluous" clips, but I think they keep the strain off the zipper which will add to the longevity. The complaints about the strap being the weakest link in the chain are perhaps valid, but it's working for me and a strap can be swapped/replaced without much effort.The yellow interior ROCKS. The plain black exterior that isn't covered with logos that scream "steal me, I'm pawnable" is a plus to me. As soft-bags go this was far and away the best I saw for the money, but again for pros it's likely not enough (and many prefer a hard case to better protect their investment - after all, I'm not carrying around a D700 or an EOS 50D and $2000-$6000 lenses.) Factor in PRIME shipping and it's a great value.
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 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 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.
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.
Amazon got my order in four days earlier than I expected. It was flawless. Thank you!!!
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.
If you use your 350D / Rebel XT without the grip you can find it too small. If you use the grip with the two batteries you have a heavier camera. But, you get double battery life, an excelent grip with functionalities for portrait pictures. I use it always.
I just replaced my old HP Deskjet 722c with the Photosmart 7550. I am sorely disappointed in the fact that I've had to replace the ink cartridges 5 times since I got it last week - Buyer beware - the tricolor ink cartridge for the 722c is $35 and contains 30ml. The tricolor cartridge for the 7550 is also $35 - but contains only 17 ml - major difference when you do a lot of high-quality color printing. Next time I will know to check the size of the ink cartridges. Mind you, I was printing at a higher than usual resolution - &quot;Normal&quot; resolution for HP brochure/glossy paper. There are a couple of lesser resolutions and then the &quot;best&quot; resolution. The copies so far are extremely nice, but what was supposed to be a reasonably priced Christmas present (calendar) for 28 of my closest friends because more expensive than if I'd just taken the project somewhere to be done professionally. Would I buy this printer again - probably not since my reason for wanting it is for high-quality printing and at a reasonable price. Final note - I had the &quot;photo&quot; options turned off.
Please be very careful with this product!!! My son and daughter both received this as a holiday gift from hteir grandparents - one of them blew up right out of the electric socket in the wall - there was a crackling sound and then a gunshot sound as the power cord was blown off of the wall! There was black soot and smoke all over the place and the power cord was blown apart into many, many pieces! I am [...] both products as I think that it is a real safety hazard - This product is geared for CHILDREN!!!! and it is not SAFE!!!!
I was so excited when I saw this tablet and it was reasonably priced. But when I received it I had major problems trying to install it. This isn't even worth the 1 star minimum that I was required to give it! If your a Mac person this will be the biggest waste of time for you. The installation software says that it is for both Mac and PC. It absolutely isn't! So I went to the Adesso website to see if there is a different driver that I could download. There was...it didn't work. The only thing I could get this tablet to do was open files that the cursor was on before I plugged it in! It wouldn't move the cursor at all. Seriously, don't waste your money on this piece of junk...invest the money and just buy a Wacom. At least they are dependable and worth the investment.
The outer insulation extremely thin and totally inadequate compared to most of the brands available in the market. I am not happy.
Review of the Tiffen 77mm ND 0.6 FilterND filters reduce the amount of light entering your camera's lens, slowing down your shutter speed and letting you blur backgrounds when shooting panning action shots. Instead I bought it in lieu of a polarizer to bring out the color in skies, because it has effects similar to polarizers with respect to fixing washed out skies, although it doesn't offer some of the other features polarizers offer.Nevertheless, I brought this filter on my school trip to Spain for outside shooting (it takes away 2 stops of light so it's not recommended for indoor, night, or available light shooting) on my Sigma 10-20 and Canon 40D, and the pictures it produced are absolutely breathtaking. Sure, part of it was due to Spain's beautiful architecture, but the filter made the skies a deep blue and the buildings really stood out against the blue skies.I haven't done a lot of action shooting since I bought the filter, especially not on a 10-20 lens, so I can't comment on what effect this lens has on blurring backgrounds in action shots, but for my own purchases I was extremely pleased I bought this filter.
I bought these earbuds as a medium upgrade from my skullcandies as noise cancellation during airplane travel. These are probably the best earphones for the money that I have used; they have a surprisingly full bass and retain clear fidelity at higher volumes. I would recommend the vmoda earbuds for those uncertain about dropping more than $50 on earphones.
This is one of the best purchases I ever made! Product is made in Japan, ( I like the Japanese Technology).Works GREAT!! and, as always, Amazon is great!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!! Good Buy!!!
I had Iomega zip drives and Jaz drives before and never really liked them, but I needed a good priced CD burner and this was available. I bought a bundle of blank CD-R's when I bought the unit and then found that there was a list of compatible CD-R's and this Iomega unit wouldn't write to the ones I bought. I have used many CD burners and never discovered this before. 2 days after I got it home the little door fell off and I had to take it back to get it replaced. The Iomega software that is bundled with it is the worst piece of software I, as a programmer, have ever come across. Overall I just don't understand why Iomega don't just sell up and quit making low quality products with hard to use, non-intuitive software. I eventually took this unit back for a refund and bought one from Dell. It was more expensive but I can burn to whatever brand of CD-R I like and the software is user-friendly.
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.
Card does exactly what it's supposed to. Could download movie to my laptop from my video camera. At a smidge over $10 you can't beat the price. Definitely recommended for those needing a firewire connection to their laptop.
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.
I love it! It is easy to use and fun, plus it is compact, and comes with its own padded case, so I don't have to worry about it being damaged.
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.
The light-bulb in these is not user replaceable - not a screw-in but a custom lamp requiring a service-call to replace. The first unit I had failed early - bought a second unit - the wiring to a safety interlock had a cheap push-on connector that make poor contact thus over heated - yet another repair.The internal design is poor - they use two circuit boards when one would make the system more reliable and less costly. The quality of push-on connectors used was 3rd class - not quality parts.The basic idea of using a switching power-supply is a good one - less shipping weight, more efficient etc.The user interface is so-so - sensor reheat adds value to this unit. Forcing the user to push four buttons to start up a 1:10 heating is just lame. Much better would have been a rotary input that would increment by larger counts the faster it was pressed. This could also be done with two push buttons - labeled plus and minus so a press increments 10 sec - press and hold an it starts to increment by 1min. Not rocket science and a one time expense to develop.
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.
Everyone is selling off their 50 1.4D for the new 50mm 1.4g. This one focuses a hair faster then the NEW lens. Of course in reviews people say it is not a sharp. It looks pretty sharp to me though. I bought mine used a few weeks ago for $175.
I bought this battery for my panasonic phone almost a year ago and it still works fine. I've had no issues with the battery not holding a charge or dying prematurely.
I find these to be well made and easily adjustable, as good as any others I have used. Comfortable on long hikes.
If you're looking for a cheap, 2-speaker solution to your computer sound needs this is a great choice. They have a great "presence" of sound. If your sitting in front of your computer or within a reasonable distance of it, these speakers have a very good sound. If you're looking for something to fill your home with sound and bass then fork over the money for a 3+ component system. As for the 60Hz noise complaints, I've found that if you max the output on your computer sound and use the speakers solely for volume the background noise is only noticable if you have the speaker knob completely cranked. For $40, this is a great speaker system. Anyone who complains that these aren't the end-all-be-all of speakers needs to realize that that costs a lot of money.
I bought 6 Aura Pro Bass Shakers and wired them up in 2 groups of 3 to rumble my couch for special effects. WOW does it work incredible. I used wire ties to secure the shakers to under each seat and seat-back in my couch. Set the gain down to 40, the effect to the 1/2 way point and put in Transformers on Blu-Ray. Absolutly stunning!
I bought this scanner about a month ago around the same time I needed my computer system upgraded. I read some reviews that mentioned the software was difficult to install and there were some problems, but since I had a professional set everything up for me during my system upgrade I haven't had a problem.I'm very happy with my scanner right now.
The sound quality on these headphones are not bad, but the way they fit irritates me. I have a normal sized head and they fit so loose you would swear they were made for not a human but perhaps a moose instead. I haven't had the full affect of the sounds because they barely tickle my ears. I bought these becase I don't really like ear buds, but I didn't want bulky head phones while exercising either. What a mistake. Next time I will go in to an actual store to purchase some headphones a bit more snug. Other than that they came in when they said they would and they were in the condition described. I love amazon, hate the headphones I bought. Oh and the return policies are horrid...
The first one arrived DOA. No remote temperature, and the atomic clock would not update. A replacement was sent (cross shipped)and shipping charges were paid for by the seller, both ways. Awesome customer service! The the replacement arrived in perfect condition. My only complaint is that the atomic clock won't update unless the the clock is facing south. I thought the antenna should be omnidirectional. But this thing has excellent visibility, so I'll keep it. For the price, you can't beat it!!
very good build product,exceeded my expectations,well balanced and works perfect with my nikon d5000/sigma 10/20 lens standing on a manfrotto190xb.very satisfied.
I thought others might want to know that this printer doesn't come with a USB cable. So if you don't have an extra already, you'll need to purchase a USB A/USB B cable separately. Their documentation says that it should be "less than 10 ft./3m." (You'd think I'd have scads of these kicking around the house, but when I really needed one I ended up having to cannibalize my old printer!)Also, I haven't been able to get this printer to work across my Airport Express wireless network. In fairness to Canon, I haven't talked to their tech support about this, but after a 1.75 hours on the phone with Applecare, I've given up trying.
For a long time, MultiMediaCards (MMCs) were a tough sell against other formats such as CompactFlash & SmartMedia (and lately vs Sony Memory Sticks too), largely because they were offered in smaller memory capacities and always had a higher cost-per-meg than those formats. The SD card (interchangeable with MMC cards) is a format which has some distinct advantages over the other formats in terms of physical size and memory protection. However, when compared to other SD cards of smaller sizes (eg. the several 256MBs available), there is a considerable premium here on a dollar-per-meg basis (all of those are well under 50 cents per meg). I think for most folks it makes more sense to buy two 256 MBs than to put all one's eggs (and files) in one costlier basket. When the new 1 Gig cards come out, the price on the 512s will drop.
I really like the Zen Vision MP3 player. As of today I have about 4800 songs on the Zen. I recently bought a new car and I am able to connect the Zen directly to the sound system. Having the Zen is like carrying my entire CD collection with me wherever I go. I recommend one for everyone.
I bought my Seagate to replace a lower capacity Firefly for use with my PC. I have had no problems at all over the last 3 months. I use it as my main hard drive between home and work utilizing the backup software to keep copies on the servers at work. I just toss it in my backpack for the trip to & from and find it travels very well.
Bought the card to run the newest games like BF2142 on my AMD 3500+ single core system.Standard shipping only took a couple days. The package arrived undamaged. Installation was simple taking less than ten minutes to install card and drivers. I used Nvidia's included software to over clock the system by almost 20%! BF2142 runs smooth with default moderate graphics settings.I'm a happy customer. This will be the last card I need until I build a vista system sometimes next year.
I researched HDTV for the past year and decided to buy this TV and I'm glad I did. The picture is simply beyond words! I LOVE THIS TV!
Works pretty well but not perfectly. I will get good reception (with converter box) but have to adjust it every several minutes. However for my location/set up it works much better than other antennae I have used here.
I have had this unit for just a few days. It seems to be working fine, but there is a fundemental flaw in the design of the killing grid that causes most of the clogging. By removing the lower rung of the outer grid with a pair of wire cutters the clogging problem can be mostly if not entirely cured. To do this, unplug the unit and remove the bulb. Using a torx driver, remove the two screws that secure the lower bulb support to the body of the unit. This will provide access to the grids. Remove the two plastic insulators from the bottom of the grids; these simply snap on. Using a pair of wire cutters, carefully cut away the lower rung of the OUTER grid; do not alter the inner grid, as it needs to rest on the upper land of the lower bulb support piece that you removed; the inner grid will project one rung lower than the outer grid when you are done. Replace the two plastic insulators. Reinstall the base and two screws, then install the bulb. This mod will provide the necessary clearance to allow the insects to clear the grid when they fall. Mine has not clogged since performing this simple modification. As built, the design does not allow the proper clearance between the bottom of the grids gap and upper land of the bottom bulb support piece; it amazes me that the manufacturer missed this simple modification.After reading many of the other reviews on this product, it also appears that bulb life is rather short for this unit as well. Typically, these units use the primary winding of the high voltage transformer, that energizes the grid, as the ballast inductance for the flourescent UV bulb. This design causes current surges in the bulb whenever insects are being electrocuted on the HV secondary of the transformer, as evidenced by bulb intensity changes when insects are being electrocuted. Thus, shortening bulb life. This thing gets one star only because that's the least I can give, and I like to tinker with such things...
Good printer for on the go. Take it with you on vacation, business trips, wherever you might need a photo printed. It is a little slow to print (between 1 and 2 minutes per photo) and sure the paper and ink are a bit pricey, but all photo printers are. If you want cheap get your photos developed at Wal Mart or Target, but if you want convenience, a reasonable price, and the ability to print photos when and where you want then I'd go with this printer.
I didn't realize it was a problem with this cable until I switched to another one with the ferrite cores at the ends. I had been using this for a few months. It was a world of difference. This cable caused lots of signal interference and the picture was really bad - severly ghosted and fuzzy. Even the LCD monitor's auto adjust functionality went out of whack because of this cable. I have since stopped using the cable and have started using another one as described above. I paid 15 bucks for this at a local store which is daylight robbery. This company should stop selling cables they either don't know how to engineer it or they are deliberately trying to rip off from people who aren't tech savvy. I think its the latter.
Anybody can use this with no instruction. Even my mom who needs a short course to operate her own VCR, can use this with no problem. Comes in very handy and is very intuitive. If you are questioning buying this item for someone who struggles with technology, buy it.
I use my old Nikon 995 all of the time. So I find that I have to buy new rechargeable batteries every few years because they seem to lose the ability to retain a charge for longer periods the more they are recharged.
This is a great product. Even though it's not made by Brother - the ink is of great quality. I just ordered my first set of ink in March and I had doubts on how great the ink would be or if it would work in my Brother MFC printer/copier/fax. I was greatly relieved once I printed out my first test copy and saw how awesome the quality was. No smears, dark rich black - it was perfect. I just used up my 2 out of 3 ink cartridge today - and ordered another combo pack today because i'm impressive on how great and inexpensive this product is! I would definitely recommend this product!
Really pleased with this product. Ample room with numerous inside and outside pockets and is well padded. Nothing negative to say; for the price it is great. Wish it came in brown/natural leather but this black one does look and feel good.Carry strap and handle is an added bonus
I got this item for my son for Christmas, he loves them. He downloaded his music on it with ease and still has room for more. He said that they are comfortable and cool. All of his friends are wanting a pair. This is a great product at a great price. Buy with confidence.
I bought these speakers about a year ago. They sound very nice....if they didn't, it would be a one star review. First, I often have to turn off the subwoofer, then back on to have the speakers work when I first sign on. The simultaneous button push does not work. This is a relatively minor annoyance. Last summer, I upgraded my Mac OS, and the computer would not start up for 30-60 minutes. After 4 trips to the "Genius" bar, I pulled the Klipsch USB transmitter out of the back of the computer. The next startup was normal. So now, I have to turn the subwoofer off then on, and make sure the USB module is not plugged in when I start the computer, then plug it back in. Recently I noticed that after the computer was on for a while, the screen would freeze and the cursor basically became an eraser. After a call to Apple support, I decided to look for a previous guilty party....now that the Klipsch transmitter is not plugged in, no eraser effect! I did call Klipsch, their response was, we'll let our engineers know. What a great system!
The picture quality is ok at most, but has a big lag with the sound. The manufacture customer rep was not helpful at all.
I have had these for about three months now, and no problems what so ever. They fit well, the sound is good, and the mike works well. I think if you are looking for a low cost setup this is really hard to beat.
I love this thing. This is the second ball head I have owned and the nicest. The knobs are nicely machined and function with precision. It handles a heavy weight and stays in place. It has 3 bubble levels to aid in keeping the horizon straight. It is also able to pan which eliminates the need for a separate pan head. This is an excellent starting setup.
Well made and extra padding to protect the camera. It keeps the camera secure so it doesn't move around to get damaged.
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!
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.
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 bought these speakers because they are beautiful, and look nice in my bedroom. My TV is mounted on the wall and I ran a cord to the speakers, which are on my nightstands. They are unobtrusive, and I can listen to the TV late at night without having the TV volume up too loud.PLUSES: These speakers are not only beautiful, but sound great as well.MINUSES: The volume button is absolutely maddening. I can't believe the engineer who designed this. Had they actually USED the product, they'd have figured out you have to hold the speaker with one hand, while grasping the button with another hand to turn it.REGARDING THE BUZZ: My speakers buzzed occasionally too. Discovered this was caused by setting my cell phone next to them. (I don't do that anymore.)ABOUT THE REACH: If you want to spread these speakers apart (like I did.. each on one side of a queen bed), you will needParts Express RCA Extension Cord 10 feet.Overall, I really like these. Great sound and unobtrusive on my nightstands.
This camera is finally the one that got me to give up my beloved EOS-1 35mm and go digital. With film processing stores closing left and right, I was looking for a digital camera that would give me all the creative options of film, but wouldn't cost a fortune. The rebel fills the bill nicely. Complete control over ISO, white balance, saturation, sharpness and color temperature give me all the power I need to take the pictures I want. 10 megapixel resolution gives me better images than scanned slides, too. The final straw was finding out that this camera has mirror lock-up, something my EOS-1 lacked. I was sold.Canon really improved things over the last Rebel. Controls are more intuitive, the 2.5 inch LCD is bright and clear, and the appearance is vastly improved. The grip still needs to be bigger, but I bought the optional battery grip to solve that problem. After installing the battery grip, I now would consider it a "must have" item.I hated the idea of going digital. I was proud of being one of the few film users around here. But I can't argue with the facts: Digital pictures are now just as good, and much more convenient.Pros: Sharp, beautiful pictures; great features and controls for the money; creative features usually not found in entry-level DSLR's.Cons: Small size makes it difficult to hold steady; the price has dropped twice since I bought it (ARGGGGH!).
Received my CR2 Batteries in the mail very quickly, and seem to be working fine.Thanks! Would buy again.
I must say that my initial impression was very favorable for this drive. Small, quite, and easily powered by my laptop using only power from the USB port.My initial satisfaction was quickly erased when I opened Windows Explorer and clicked on the drive. My anti-virus on access software immediately identified a virus on the drive - iexlores.exe also known as W32/Tombai.worm. It also detected W32/Pate.a worm on the drive.I contacted Smartdisk's technical support line and they confirmed that "a small number" of drives shipped with a worm on the drive. I suspect that "a small number" is an understatement because as soon as I identified that drive I had, he asked what the lot number was, even before I told him that it had a virus on the drive. The support person immediately confirmed that drives had shipped with a virus without having to research.As best as I could tell, every executable on the drive was infected. I believe that attempting to install the Bounceback software included on the drive will infect your machine.Needless to say, I am returning the drive.
I have had a pair of these for almost four years now and have been using it almost everyday and its still intact. Sennheiser products are known for their longevity and quality. As for sound quality, it sounds great. i still have yet to hear a pair of in-ear headphones that sound better (at least to my ears). you just have to use the right size rubber plug for your ear and you are good to go.
I had been researching LCD T.V.'s for two months, as this was my first purchase for a really nice T.V. set. I had my eyes set on either a Sony Bravia or a Sharp, depending on the prices of course.At American I saw the new Sharp Aquos, and the Bravia, they both were stunning and I was leaning towards the sharp, then I noticed the brand new Toshiba REGZA. It's a beautiful set and I watched it side by side to the Sharp and I couldn't tell a difference to pay an extra $200 for the Aquos when the REGZA was just as good if not better. The REGZA has a 14 bit processor and the Aquos is equipped with a 12 bit, so even there it just convinced me to try out the Toshiba. The sleek design, 3 HDMI INPUTS!!, pretty much everything you want in lcd for under $1000. This was my first purchase and I'm very happy I didn't pay extra for that name brand hype from Sony and Sharp.I've had no problems with the T.V. i've had it for over a month now, it plays video games so well in high definition, there is no ghosting at all. In Resistance Fall of Man the gameplay is actually better because I can see things clearer, and the action runs smoother. Dvd's & Blu-Ray look phenomenal, I cannot think of a problem i've had with this t.v. the only complaint I have is I wish I had more money so I could buy the 42"!!!!If your looking for an overall solid LCD T.V. this is a great set and I highly recommend it to anybody looking for hi-def.
Cheap, works well, transfered tons of digital pictures in Hawaii quickly.Get one if you don't want to risk messing up your storage card or camera. I messed up a camera by pluging a storage card into the wrong slot of my PC and with this unit that problem goes away.
I never knew what I had been missing on those 40 year old vinyls! I always thought the audiophile purists who decry the sound of digital vs. the warmth of vinyl were sophisticated sound snobs - the Audio-Technica has changed my mind. I had considered less expensive turntables, but since my plan was to primarily use for transferring my hundreds of vinyls to disk, I decided to spend a few more dollars after reading many reviews. The controls are of professional design and quality; the pitch control is easy to read and operate, the cueing light is a very nice feature for my setup; the 3 speeds was also a selling point for me; and the laser speed check is just a gas! Solid build and quality, relatively easy to get up and running (though initial tone arm balancing was a bit of a challenge-but the manual was very helpful); the dust cover also a plus. I am no professional, but have been a serious music listener for many years - now I am enjoying hearing those oldies & goodies as if for the first time! For a few dollars more (than entry to median priced turntables) the critics are right: this is the one - even if you're not a DJ or pro. A very reasonable price for a very professional turntable and worth every penny to this listener!
Out of the box to installed and operational in 5 minutes - without any configuration (ISP uses dynamic addressing). Two computers, one running Win98, the other WinMe. I don't see how another unit could be more effective or easier to set up. An aside: when I first connected the unit it was not functional - which I later realized was strictly my fault. Reply to an e-mail sent to D-Link was received in under an hour.Bravo D-Link!
camera workes fine but I also put in a order for 1 of Deluxe Accessory Kit with Soft Leather Case + Two (2) Spare CGA-S005A. the issue is that the camera has an outter lens and this case is for flat digital cameras can you tell me wich case would fit a panasonic lumix dmc-lx2?thank you.eduardo
Jesus. These speakers caught me totally off guard. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING sound, obviously I cant describe you just need to hear them for yourself. BTW, the two frontrunners in this category seem to be these speakers and the audio engine 2's. GO WITH THESE. I bought the AE2's and they are nowhere near this level quality, at 100$ more.These are the best computer speakers on the market, bar none. Seriously, buy now.
Although all FM transmitters have some problems with static - this one is the best out of the many I have tried. You can almost always find a clear channel - I was even able to do so in downtown Los Angeles. I love that it also charges your iPod while using it. Highly recommended!
I am using this battery with a Nikon D80 camera, provides more than enough shots between charges, buy two and you will never have to worry again about batteries.
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".
Finally I can get privacy from those that keep looking at my screen in class! Easy installation - did it in 2 minutes (max). The stickey tabs hold the privacy screen from sliding or falling out. Overall A++
Wow - I love this little printer! I had always been afraid to print my own at home worrying that the prints wouldn't last, but this epson takes care of that. It is compact, easy to use, and creates beautiful prints. Has lots of nice little features and I love the "paper pack" that includes paper and ink for 100 photos (only comes with a 20 print pack initially). Just a note - the USB cable is not provided, so if you want to use it with your computer remember to buy one or have one on hand.
i have had this camera for over a year and never have been able to get the sololink service to work. i recently took one last shot at it and spent many hours with not so great tech support. like many others i have found it works fine for an intranet, but forget actually getting the ddns service to work. i even have gone so far as to try and sniff the packets to try and figure out why it is not working. the camera it self is not so great and the image quality is on the low side. it does not work in bright or dim light so it is really only appropriate for a normally lighted room. i broke down and spent the money for a toshiba web cam and in less than an hour i had it working on the web. the picture quality is much much better than the linksys. i love my linksys products as they are always on the leading edge, sometimes good, sometimes not so good. i do not know if the "g" version is better, but this camera is really limited to a role such as a baby monitor (if the lights are on).
Comes preconfigured with a private ip address. Upon changing the units' address to match my home network it locked up and became unuseable. I sent it back. Poor product. I might add that I make my living configuring networks. This is a poor product, period.
Just got the iCarPlay yesterday, and I am already ready to return it. I am sure it is a great idea if you live in the middle of nowhere, but in San Francisco there are radio station on almost every channel and you have to change frequency every 5 minutes.I thought I could use it for my commute to work, but I end up spending way to much time making sure I have a clear signal...I am returing it.
What was Logitech thinking? They're a great company in danger of soiling their reputation with such a bad product. The picture quality is horrific. Lucky thing I've got other Logitech stuff to tell me the company isn't all bad. But if this were the first Logitech product I had ever bought, I'd probably never buy another.
So, I normally have a hard time installing things like this, but this product was a breeze to install. I was on the internet within 15 minutes. I give this product an A+.
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 as a gift for my brother and sister-in-law who are expecting their first child. They were so excited, they already have so many picture frames around their house and love that they can have one frame to show so many pictures.
The armband is awesome! At first I thought that it wouldn't stretch but once I got it to this is not something I want to live without!! It is a perfect companion to my walks!:)
this is a great for traveling, you do not have to remove your computer from this case to go through airport security
I've had my Brother label maker for many years now. The variety of tapes available and the ease they are changed has made it a must have part of my home and business. The labels are professional looking and stick well. White lettering on black tape as made many of my applications more discreet and professional, as a lot of the devices these go on are black. Most wall-warts I use these on are, too, and labeling them helps me keep straight what AC power supply goes with which device. Will always have one of these around.
Honestly I thought all this "noise cancelling" headphones stuff was just pure HYPE - but NOT SO! Our first use of these amazing headphones came on the airplane (had a 3 leg trip about 12 hours total trip time). The plane didn't "seem" that noisy at first, but we thought, hey we bought them for the plane, let's see what they can do. Put them on and turned on the noise canceling feature - and WOW! We were truly amazed, and just to be sure of the difference, we'd take them away from our ears from time to time to see the change. The last leg of the trip was an American Airlines Eagle (puddle hopper" plane) - and it had a horrible roar. Even with these amazing headphones, it was still really annoying, but WAY worse without them. Fortunately that flight was only 45 minutes long.WELL worth the money spent, and when used with the music on the plane, SO MUCH better than the airplane headphones that you'll want to feel sorry for the poor sods who are using the airplane headphones! Then there's what they do for your music on the computer or portable devices!!!I can't recommend them enough. My ears and my sanity thank Audio-Technica.
This headset is confortable and the works great. Feed line is adequate in length and allows for some mobility. Sounds great.
Super clear, great optics, the only two things I don't like are the caps, and I should've manned up and bought the slightly more expensive model that had antifog/waterproof. These did fog a couple times, but it wasn't too bad. My buddy was using a 700.00 older pair of binoculars and mine were just as clear, if not better... Overall I recommend these binoculars for the price. And to be honest I've had Nikon cameras, but never scopes or spotting equipment (I'm a hunter). I am buying a new scope to replace an old Simons scope and and now I'm considering replacing my Nikon 3X9X40 to replace the redfield and Simons scopes I have on my 270 and 7mm rem mag.
While there may be wider options available from Olympus and other vendors, this lens is quite flexible in shooting architecture, landscapes, nigthscapes, streets, museums, insides of low-lit cathedrals and even portraits (at tele-end of 44mm eFoV). I also have Canon EFS 10-22m which though wider, is not as flexible in variety of scenarios as 11-22. Image quality rivals primes.With an aperture of F2.8 and image stabilized body, this lens can take some incredible handheld lowlight shots. On E520 and other bodies with IS, it is possible to take handheld shots as slow as 1/2~1/5 seconds at 11mm. Neither Canon nor Nikkon offers anything similar.Highly recommended and extremely under appreciated among non-Zuikoholics.A current and future collectible.
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.
This sound machine is great! I use it at work in a warehouse. It is inconspicuous. The buttons are easy to push and also easy to figure out what does what. The sound is great for what it is . . . a small sound machine --- period. The case is aluminum and strong to take the punishment of being scraped into other metal objects. The clip works well and fits into the small watch pocket of blue jeans. I purchased silicone skins for the shuffle, just for added dust and grease protection. Between pausing the music and turning it off when on break/lunch etc., I get about 3 work days use out of it before needing a recharge(non-continuous battery use).The only improvement could be in the earphones. I think they should come with a small clip near the ear speakers so that you can clip the wire to your shirt. By having this, there would be a strain-relief so that the weight of the wire would not keep tugging on your ear pieces(a little annoying having that constant tugging on your ears).All-in-all, a perfect device. It turns on, stores music,and plays music. And its so tiny !!
I like this unit. It is a little complicated to revise an entry at first, but the included directions are easy to follow. I do not download to my PC b/c it is data that is useful (to me) for only a short while, say a month or so. Driving accuracy and greens in regulation are the best of the data compiled.
I think some of these reviewers need to lower their expectations a bit and read the product description before bashing this. This thing has one speaker and protects your iPod. It is a niche product.There is no iPod control once it's zipped up. Only volume. Use a playlist!It runs off AAA batteries and the iPod battery. How can anyone think the sound would be outstanding? On the other hand, I was surprised how loud it was only running off this power source. I have my 5.1 computer speakers, my 5.1 Home Theatre, Ipod dock, in ear headphones, and audiophile cans...now I have convenient and cheap totable music.*With it's clasp I've hooked it onto a golf bag so I can play music on the green of a deserted golf course with my friends.*Great way to bring music on a beach.*Drinking on a patio without worrying about bulky equipment.Everyone of my friends who has seen wonders what the hell it is before I play, and they all ending up saying it's a neat device. Nice product.
Very Fastshiping.The item was good and new. i love it.Thank you.
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.
This opener is the quiet, simple to install, and smoothest running opener I have ever used. It is well worth the extra cost over a traditional opener.
This product works wonderful and I got it for a much better price from Amazon than anywhere else.
I really like this tripod.I mainly photograph wildlife and need a tripod that is light,and for the price this is an excellent choice.I replaced the pan head with a manfrotto ball head which made it a little heavier, but i like it better.I really like the measurement marks on the legs because you can set it up quicker too.there are better tripods out there but for the money this is the best choice.
pros:+great sound+great battery time(32H CD play back 24H MP3 CD playback)+great functions+easy to usecons:-after 1 year the mp3 anti shock is no longer like new... the unit shuts down sometimes when it got strong shocks.Strongly Recommended.
This product is very good for people who have laptops without sound cards. It provides 3D sound with all the games I have tried (Half-Life and its mods and sequels, and some other first person shooters). There's a program you install that enables you to customize how the sound...well...sounds. For example you can make it so that it sounds like you are listening to the sounds inside of a cave or an airplane hangar or a bathroom, along with a myriad of other locations. Very interesting software.The problem I had with it was whenever I am surfing the web and a gif image or large image file shows up, there is a strange constant irritating static sound. I saw this problem on the LTB Product FAQ page, but their solutions did not work and they have not replied to my emails. Basically, I just try to avoid gif images. It works fine when playing a DVD movie, sounds incredible actually, with the impressive bass. But if it were not for that static problem, I would've given this product 5 stars.
I was very surprised by the output of these earbuds. They have tremendous bass and good mids and highs.They work good on several types of music.
This unit is practically the only telephone switching system available to a consumer. It seems to have all the features for routing voice or fax calls I had this unit only a few days though and wasn't able to verify that it would do all I wanted.Setup procedures are confusing, despite a detailed manual. My first call to Tech Support didn't help at all, but the follow-up was very good. They actually called me!
These earbuds are just plain out awesome thus far, I've been using them for at least a week now. The bass levels on them are quite nice. The looks, everybody loves the shiny gunmetal and wants to purchase a pair as well. The buds fit perfectly and comfortably in my ears. They will cancel out a lot of unwanted sounds and noises without disturbing others, excellent for traveling. Also comes with a wire manager and case containing extra buds, pretty nice. V-Moda did a gr8 job.
Purchased this to use with an MP3 player at the gym. They have decent sound, but weren't too comfortable. Every time you turn your head, the little bar on the back hits your neck and pulls the earbuds out of your ear. I'm going to return these and get either the Sony h.ear or a regular behind-the-head model.
Pros:LoudClip-on ColorGood Sound QualityPriceCons:Flop off ears (just a little bit but nothing to major)Cord too long - Thought I would never say this about headphone is that the cord is WAYY to long and tangle easly.So overall the headphone are the best I came across and I went through tons of headphone. And for the price you cant complain...4 out of 5 stars
Oh, how I wish I had this sweet little picture-taker last month when I was on a cruise. That's what prompted me to buy it when I got home. As my other camera sat in the stateroom, I watched a countless number of passengers with similar, small cameras snapping pics right and left. Even though my other Canon Powershots aren't considered especially back-breakingly heavy...I'm becoming lazy in my middle age. I want LIGHT and EASY! I love the convenience of being able to carry the SD1000 in my purse, always ready for that perfect Kodak...er CANON moment. And, I must say, the quality of the photos that come out of this camera are above my expectations.I almost purchased the Canon 800IS, however, it's a bit larger than the SD1000. I really love the compact, simple look and feel of the SD1000. I do like the 28mm vs 35 on the 800IS. But, I can live without it. As for the Image Stabilization, I already have the Canon S2IS which has a 12x optical zoom capability. I bought it specifically for that. And, that's where the IS really is most needed.Anyway, I am extemely satisfied with my new Canon Powershot SD1000 Elph. I highly recommend it.
I read all the reviews before I bought these earphones, they all seemed to say that these earphones were comfortable to wear. I've had these earphones for over 1 month now and I still can't find a way to wear these earphones without them falling out. These earphones also makes you seem like you are wearing a hair band because of the way you're supposed to wear them.
i have had this tv for about 3 years now. i am totally impressed with it. i have charter hd boxed hooked to it and wow what a great picture on all hd channels. i was in the market to purchase a plasma tv ,but after doing more investagating on them ,they only last about 5 to 8 years and repairs can not be done on them. with this tv all you normally have to do is replace the picture bulb. so if you want a great hd tv ,purchase this one,you won't be disapointed.
Pros:Screen Color, SpeakersCons:It's really too hot to be a "Lap" top! And without the AC adapter, the battery itself can only last a little more than one hour, even when no program running.1GB RAM is too small for Vista. Every time I just feel waiting forever for its boot up (>5mins). And Vista didn't support most of the softwares I have to use. It even did not recognize the brand new Kingston USB Flash Disk. You will have to add at least 1GB RAM for it (actually TWO, because the original sockets were occupied by two 512M ones), or downgrade it into XP (just search "downgrade" in HP tech forum to find out how many people are doing this) to make it really usable.After fix the software problem, now it's the worst thing coming! The DC power supply on HP Pavilion DV2000 series' motherboard has an astonishing poor quality. At the beginning, it can not wake up from sleep mode frequently; and several months later, it can not boot up anymore! Totally DEAD! After checked out HP website and some technical forums, I found this is a universal problem for HP DV2000. HP already announced a special Warranty Enhancement Program for his Pavilion products. I don't know if they will solve this clearly, or just change a motherboard. I have to purchase a hard drive enclosure to save all my data out. So if you're using a HP Pavilion, backing up all your data is especially important!I think I will never buy HP notebook anymore. Maybe the laser printer is the only reliable product from this company.
As an owner of the Logitech Elite Bluetooth KB/Mouse set, I had very high expectations for this new setup. My Logitech Elite just stopped working from one day to the other and I saw myself forced to look for a replacement. Why my Logitech Elite set died is still a mystery to me and a bit disheartning considering it wasn't even a year old... regardless before it died it was a GREAT setup.I saw this for sale as the new version of my previous KB/Mouse so I went for it... Bluetooth 2.0, a laser mouse and a funny keyboard... oh well I can deal with the keyboard I told myself.Unfortunately the keyboard has more problems than just the looks and gimmicky features which are just that... gimmicks. The main problem it has is a software problem which makes the keyboard overtype commands. Say you're browing a webpage and stop typing for about 2 or 3 minutes... you decide to search for say "Apple iPod"... the keyboard would type something like "AAAAApple iPod". Yes... it's that bad, and its just about every single time you leave the keyboard alone for more than a minute or so.I looked for a software update everywhere and there is none from Logitech (as of Dec 20 2005). This is a common problem as you can see from the reviews here and elsewhere on the net.My previous Logitech Elite had some software issues, but a quick download fixed those when I purchased it. This MX5000 set has potential as it has BT 2.0 and a very nice mouse. The mouse is VERY nice and feels extremly smooth and accurate. They keyboard kills the set for the price you pay though.I am currently using my Logitech Elite keyboard from my previous set and my new MX1000 mouse. I am extremly happy with this cross-setup, but of course, that isnt want you're buying here. There's no reason for me to have to use my older keyboard with a new product that retails at $150. I haven't decided if I'm going to keep this setup as I think it's unfair to me as a consumer (and repeat Logitech customer!)Logitech needs to sort out the software issues before selling something like this with such a severe issue.
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 have come to find that keeping the laser lense on my portable MD player clean is very important for the long-term durability and clarity of my player. This cleaner's four brush system is by far the best on the market, and it is very affordable
So even it running at 200 MHz, the performance is about the same as a real Pentium 133. The reason is this CPU's floating calc speed is way too slow, and the software today (especially those multimedia software) uses lots of floating calc power.It is very easy to install and compatible to socket 5, which lots of old Pentium based PCs are using. A real Pentium 200 won't fit in Socket 5 and most likely you won't find the connector on your motherboard to plug the CPU fan. So if you have a &lt; P100 PC but do not want to upgrade motherboard (in most cases, that means you will have to upgrade memory and PC case also), this one may be a choice for you.From the one I got, I really doubt about PNY's quality control. It was wrapped perfectly outside, but when I opened the box, the CPU was actually out of the place it should be. Many pins (on all four sides) were banded. So I had to align them one by one. The plastic wrapper on the video tape was opened, very carefully. From this I can tell my CPU is not brand new but a returned product. And it was not checked, tested or packed carefully.The CPU is working so far. That's where the 2 stars coming from.
I am very happy with this product, my first wireless router. Set-up was simple; both my Ethernet and wireless computers acess it easily and have no problems.I would recommend reading the instructions to anyone who feels they are having problems with the setup. Routers are not completely plug and play - by definition it would be difficult for them to be completely so.One down side - customer support is not very supportive. On the other hand, with a product this simple and powerful, you probably won't need them.
I didn't buy this model...I brought the VL173 17 inch LCD monitor. It had a 1 year warrantee. 3 months after it went off warrantee, the monitor started exhibiting a one inch column of pulsing vertical banding. I called Princeton to see what I needed to do to repair it. They said the monitor was failing and there was nothing they could do. They won't work on any of their products that aren't covered anymore. They wouldn't make any suggestions as to what I should do. Just Adios and tough luck. I'll never purchase from this company again.
Fit the Saturn just fine. Edges are square (not round like the factory ones), but I don't even notice anymore. Easy to install.
I prefer buy MemoryStick Pro Duo instead of Memory Stick Pro because almost every new device comes with the Duo standard. Duo comes also with a Pro converter so you can use it on MemoryStick Pro devices. I choose SanDisk because they are cheaper than Sony but same quality.
I had an older computer and the hard drive was fullllllll........of stuff!Pictures, etc. I bought a new computer and realized I had so much to transfer. Then my wonderful husband did a bit of research. How about a gadget that would allow me to go back and forth between the old and new computers - I wouldn't have to transfer any files. I'd have the speed of the new machine and I wouldn't be clogging it up with all the junk accumulated on my old computer. It took my husband about ten minutes to install the switch with its various cables. Now I have one keyboard, one mouse and one monitor and by hitting "Scroll Lock" twice on my keyboard I can transfer back and forth between them. The speaker system on the old computer is wonderful and I use that for my music. He also set up my printer as a network printer so I can access it from either computer. It's the very best of both worlds. I would recommend this to everyone with my type of need. Thank you Iogear for the MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM Switch.
Stay away from Netgear products! Mine rarely works and I can get no response from Netgear what so ever. Take a look at the discussion board on their own web site for this product, you will find a long list of people having the same problems and getting the same response from Netgear...none! Mine is going to sit on the shelf above my computer as a reminder, to do better research before buying.
If you are looking for a pocket size camera that produces excellent quality pictures, SD800IS is the best choice.
You cannot go wrong with this antenna.I took it out of the box, connected the 2 cables and in seconds I was viewing a crystal clear picture.This was with the antenna sitting right next to the TV facing south. Full green bars reception.If this antenna doesn't work for you, then you probably are doing something wrong.It worked even better after I installed it in my attic. Price is fair.
the DCR-DVD300 sits atop the recently released line of miniDVD camcorders from sony. other models in this line are the DCR-DVD200 and DCR-DVD100. the main difference the three camcorders in this line are LCD size and CCD resolution:- DCR-DVD300: 3.5&quot; LCD, 1MP CCD- DCR-DVD200: 2.5&quot; LCD, 1MP CCD- DCR-DVD100: 2.5&quot; LCD, 640K CCDpros:- records dolby digital stereo.- carl zeiss lens.- 10x optical zoom.- video quality almost at par with miniDV camcorders (at slower recording modes).- Super SteadyShot image stabilization system - and sony's system really helps.- three low light shooting modes: Nightshot, Super Nightshot, and Color Slow Shutter.- big, 3.5&quot; LCD display.- great connectivity options: firewire, USB 2.0, S-video, headphone, mic input, etc.- USB 2.0 support for fast downloads.- the convenience of DVD navigation - simply select the scene and you're there!- supports analog-to-digital conversion.- hot accessory shoe with lots of optional accessories.cons:- expensive - as with most sony products, you pay a premium, plus you pay for DVD convergence.- average low light performance.- no memory stick support; if you want to take a still picture, it is saved on the DVD.- mic picks up DVD spinning noise in quiet environments.- finalizing a DVD takes upwards of 10 minutes, and it can be a confusing process.- don't expect much from the still images recorded, even at 1MP resolution.- 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.- no manual focus ring.- getting video into editing software (e.g. Final Cut Pro) is harder than it should be.- not Mac friendly.- poor battery life with included battery so add $$ to your budget to buy a higher capacity spare.- compared to current release camcorders, this is a pretty big one at 3.1 x 3.8 x 5.6&quot; weighing 1 lb 9 oz.this is a nice, solid effort by sony and i give them points for dvd convergence. however, in my opinion, the DCR-DVD300 is too big and not easy to use. it's expensive for the feature set but the alternative to this dvd camcorder (a miniDV tape camcorder and DVD recorder combo) is even more expensive. i already have a dvd recorder so for me, a smaller and easier to use miniDV camcorder makes more sense. if this is your situation as well, i would recommend a panasonic gs-70 or sony's pc-105, both miniDV camcorders. otherwise, if you want a finalized DVD straight out of your camcorder, consider the DCR-DVD300.a final note. if you have decided you want to record directly to a DVD, which camcorder should you buy? DCR-DVD300 or DCR-DVD200 or DCR-DVD100? only one hundred bucks separate these three camcorders (street price). for me, a hundred bucks is worth it to get the 1MP CCD and the big 3.5&quot; LCD.i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
I wish I had never bought this USB TV Tuner. The signal strength of the cable is cut so substantially that I see more static than it is worth unless I disconnect my internet connection since they share the same cable line. Additionally when you use the remote to turn off the TV tuner it shuts down your whole computer without the opportunity to save anything so I lost a document I was working on but hadn't backed up yet (I know, should back up often but still an unexpected hastle). I would have been better off just doing a quick internet search for tv access online as there are several that you can use for little or no cost. Don't bother buying this.
I purchased this product to use with a large-screen TV connected to my laptop. It has performed exactly as it is supposed to thus far. For a simple, lightweight wireless keyboard with touchpad, I would recommend this product to other consumers.
I ordered this yesterday, and received it today! It was in great condition. It's easy to use, the instructions are easy. I have horrible balance because of issues with my legs. I'm able to get onto this without difficulty and feel perfectly safe sitting on it. Once you're on it, it's very comfortable. I'd highly recommend this product. I love the carrying case. I have knees and a hip that need surgery so I needed something I could sit on that would give me enough height so I can get up easily and be able to avoid standing so I could work on things. This is a great product and I'm so thankful to have found it.
I recently purchased this camera bag for my Canon G9 and all its accessories. I really like it! When I was looking for a bigger camera bag, I asked around. People suggested either Lowepro or Tamrac camera bags. I looked at those brands and none of the bags fit my needs. This bag met my needs. I am hooked on Mountainsmith camera bags!
Purchased one of these locally (Seattle - King County Area)for use with sansa 512 mb mp3 player. Was completely unable to even hear my mp3 player over the radio instead what I got was KPLU (Pacific Lutheran Universities)radio station playing Reggae, Jazz or NPR clips. Do not buy if there is a radion station anywhere on 88 FM in your area because that station will be all you get.
I was prepared to be knocked down by the bass and overall sound of the JBL220. Instead I've heard really good sound, but it is hard to get real bass from the headphones. I think the clue is to learn how to wear it - it is not enough just to stick it into earhole - the silicon ring must somehow well fit in the canal - and for the first time it is not easy to get it on. When you learn how to were the eraphones you can start searching for the bass, there are some good fitting when you hear the reall bass, but I was expecting more. I've never heared the Bose in-ear so I cannot compare it. What else I can tell - they sounds better with iPhone than iPod classic 80GB. Best thing - they really sit in you ear, very good cord (material). The worst thing - when you move and you touch the cord - you hear "scratches".
I purchased a package of these and a package of the Scotch self sealing pouches at the same time. IF you have a laminator (which I do) these are a much better deal since with this brand you get 25 pouches and 25 loops vs. just 5 and 5 with the Scotch self sealing variety. These were just a few dollars more than the Scotch for 5 times as much product. Also, they are the perfect size for luggage if using a business card inside the pouch. The Scotch self sealers are larger and actually look slightly too large for a business card. All in all this is a stellar deal, as long you have a laminator. I bought one of those (made by Scotch) last year on a "gold box" deal for about $15.
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+.
During check out of a sony digital camera, I was prompted to buy this stick. Assuming that this stick matched my camera, I accepted. Guess what-It did not match my camera. Now the return is still not being completed as was promised(a box was supposed to arrive within a week). Be careful
I ordered these headphones expecting Sennheisers smooth sound and comfortable fit. Needless to say I did not achieve either.I read the reviews here and as I know headphone reviews are very subjective I gave them a try. I happen to own a pair of Sennheisers right now-a very old set that isn't produced anymore. I wanted an upgrade.When I first received the phones I tried them immediately and I was shocked at how harsh they sounded. I forgave the fact that they were crushing my head since I felt I would be able to adjust them somewhat. Not so. I tried stretching them apart without breaking them but it didn't help much.Since reading many reviews here suggesting breaking them in sound-wise I played a few CD's on an endless loop for many hours a day. To be honest they did improve somewhat. However, I didn't feel like waiting a month to decide whether they would improve enough to warrant the expense and I returned them.I suggest these headphones for those with smallish heads, those who like a somewhat harsh, powerful sound, and those who don't like bass at all. I am not a big fan of booming bass but I could not detect any bass whatsoever from these phones, which is odd for a closed ear headphone.I gave them 2 stars, even though i considered giving them 1 star, because they seem to be built quite well and headphones are very subjective as you can tell by the differing reviews here.But what the heck, Amazon will take them back if you don't like them so tight fit, harsh sound, and lack of bass notwithstanding, give 'em a shot if you think they are up your alley.
Comparing the product with others.Can't beat the price. Sometimes explanation in the manual is hard to understand. but overall it is a good product
I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews. This product had a good amount of up and down tilt, which I felt at the time would be important. Most reviews said they did not change the tilt once it was set to where they wanted it but I wanted the option to move it as I needed. The center of my TV is about eye level when standing, so when doing exercise or playing active video games, I wanted the TV facing forward (no tilt) and when sitting on the couch, I wanted to tilt it down. This mount allows me to do this without messing with the tilt knob adjustment (but I could tighten it if I wanted to). I could easily tilt the TV with my hand, which is what I had hoped for. One site I visited that reviewed various mounts mentioned that they could see no reason why somebody would need to tilt a TV upward. Really? There may actually be people out there that may want to get off the couch and do aerobics or play active video games that require you to stand once in a while. If you have a TV that is at couch height, you will get the best experience if you tilt it up towards your eyes when you stand; not that you have to, but it is a nice option to have. Tilting up also allows you to access the cords easier if they are in the bottom half of the TV.The long length made it easy to place it where I wanted it and still hit studs. However, if you have a small TV, the mount will probably stick out. Mine is 55" and the mount is almost visible on one side due to where I placed the TV on the mount.The mount seems strong enough; the weight rating was well above the weight of my TV, so I feel comfortable with it. I didn't have any problems with the lag screws like other reviewers had. Just make sure you don't over tighten them and the heads shouldn't snap off.The mount came with all of the necessary screws of various sizes, and spacers for rounded TV backs. Nothing was missing from the box and the product was in perfect condition. The mount came in the original box, but I was surprised to see that it was shipped only in the original box with no plain outer box concealing the contents of the box that is dropped off on my porch. Not sure how many TV mount thieves there are out there, but you never know.As most reviewers noted, don't trust the leveling bubble as it is not accurate. Use your own level.The instructions weren't the best, but good enough to easily install and mount the TV. They didn't say much on how to adjust the TV once it is mounted, and I think it wasn't clear where the adjustment knobs went. It was obvious the instructions were translated or English was not the primary language by the last statements in the instructions, which stated: "Thanks for choosing our products. Enjoy the using."
This itty bitty thing can do so much, it's crazy. I got it for my room-mate for Christmas and she won't leave home with out it, she's always using it for everything, addresses, her medical history, to-do lists and more. She uses it every day, it's small and easy to carry around, the graphics and colors are great, easy to read and see even at night or in the bright sunlight. It has tons of memory (she doesn't store pictures on it though, so not sure how that would affect the memory), the battery lasts a long time, she hooked it up to the computer and has everything backed up on there. Make sure you get the clear plastic case to go with it though to protect it from scratches.
The stylus fits perfectly in my antiquated palm pilot and I really like the weight of the stylus. My pda might be old but it works for me. Thank you very much!
I own a labtec webcam pro since almost 10 months ago and the most important thing is that I can't complain of anything against it.It was easy to install, works well with the instant messengers (I tried Yahoo, MSN and lately Skype which by the way it's awesome for what I've seen so far in the PC world), the image can be adjusted even when there is dim light due to the camera software utility, the built in microphone was good enough to use for voice over IP, but not as good as a separate microphone (only for chatting the built in microphone will do the job though).Overall this is a great camera to use for video conferencing, and maybe other people would appreciate the other features too, like the motion sensing for instance.The only bad thing I could say about it is that it's not one of the most advanced webcams you could buy. This means that the picture quality should be rated as "fair". But you really get the listed features and I would say at a very good price. And getting a better camera might not get you better quality video conferencing because of today's internet connection limitations.And I read here people complaining about messy installation: in my opinion it's a harmless installation.Yes it does 9 entries to your windows registry, but compared to Real Player for instance which does 16, or Yahoo messenger minimal installation which does 15 it really isn't that much. Oh, and by the way: the most of the registry entries (all but one) are Logitech named, so don't think installing a Logitech webcam would mean less registry entries (Labtec is owned by Logitech).One way to avoid unnecessary registry entries might be to connect the camera first, and then when Windows will ask you for a driver insert the CD and let windows pick the driver from there. This way you'll be able to use the camera just fine without adding extra software to your computer (it's something I tried).
but that's not possible here. Anywho, my only beef with this contraption is the shuffle option. It sometimes gets "stuck" on a song and repeats it several times. However, this rarely happens and I just skip ahead. The sound is great (although, I use my old sony walkman headphones,) great price, and easy controls. Excellent iPod alternative.
Haven't used it much so far, but good to have for those lingering VHS tapes! I just need to get it set up right to come through the surround sound speakers on DVD's.
No bells and whistles; this organizer is easy to use, light weight and higly functional.PS: Recommended cases for this product are very marginal. The Lowepro Slider 20 case for compact digital cameras ($20) fits almost perfectly.
Worked perfectly for my new CD Deck I installed on my Mazda Protege LS 2003. Two Thumbs up for this.
The order was received quickly and in good order. The only thing is, it doesn't work as advertised. I contacted Adesso for support. Twice I contacted them. It still did not work with their downloadable driver and software. It was supposed to be a plug and play It would not recognize the device. I have returned the device. Amazon is great about returning a product does not perform as advertised. If you purchased the device you may get better results, but then you may not.
This product DIDNOT work at all with the ipod shuffles I have. There is a small ''tab''(not sure what to call it) that prohibits the shuffle from connecting all the way down. But even after taking a razor blade and cutting off the extra plastic that was in the way, the shuffle STILL wouldn't work with this! If I held the shuffle down snug with my finger I could get music to play, but as soon as I lifted my finger it would pop up and wouldn't play. So I guess I would say to make absolutely sure this will work with your EXACT ipod Shuffle 'Generation' before buying it.
This is easy to assemble and works great. This pulls in stations for me that are 45 mi away. Mounted on roof 28' above ground.
I have been totally impressed with this turntable. So much so, that I bought two of them. I bought the first one for my stereo system. It is a great turntable for the money, most direct drives cost much more. After checking out the first one, I bought a second one to use with my computer to transfer some old LP's to CD's. It is working great also. This turntable does take a little while to set up, especially the first time. I think it was worth the work.
I'd like to know where I can find and buy this reader in florida. If somebody knew which store have it, please let me know, THANKS.
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.
I ordered this based on the product photo, which shows two female connections. A waste of my time and money, and I still need to order the opposite kind and wait again.
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
I shopped around quite a bit for all types of headphones, and landed on these. They have excellent spatial separation and crystal clear sound. Bass respone is very good.I use them for personal music composition, so I need a headphone that can handle a fairly intense dynamic range. The sound will flatten out at high volume and will distort. However you would normally never listen at the volumes that this will occur at.I've had them for 4 months, chuck them in my bag when travelling and they look and work like they did the day I took them out of the package. For the money this is the best bang for your buck. You would probably need to break the $150-200 range to find anything comparable over all.Enjoy1
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.
Although not perfect this will do until the perfect comes along! The ONLY problem that I have found with this lens is that at the extreme telephoto of 225mm-250mm I need to stop down the f/stop a couple of stops to be really sharp. Other than that, it's fantastic!The macro is so good it makes you want to cry!I've got 30 yrs professional experience and I knew going in that I would give up some low light and shallow depth of field in this 'do everything' lens, but ya' know what? So far it just hasn't happened!! Add to that the convenience and quality this lens offers and it is just too good to pass up.I could ramble on about the barrel distortion, pincushioning, and ashprical abberations but they just aren't worth mentioning. Could you get a better lens for $1000? I would hope so! But at this price can you get a better lens? NOPE, NO WAY!Check out the 5 macro and low light pictures I uploaded above in customer images. I think you'll see why I'm so impressed.
what else can i ask for? but it's been only 1 month. let's see how well all of them work.
This router was extremely easy to install and works beautifully! I would highly recommend this router.
This is a very nice lightweight headphone. Very good feeling since doesn't push into the ears. No pain after use.Very good for hiking/ running. Wish could use for biking too, but doesn't go well with the bike helmet. Not designed to be used around the neck.Overall it has an amazing quality, good sound and most importantly much lighter than it looks. Like it and recommend.
I bought a Sangean DT-210 at a huge Electronics retailer. The sound quality through the ear buds sound pretty good especially when it's on "Deep bass boost". For some reason, after only a few months of the purchase, the FM reception became real bad. Stations that usually came in started not to come at all. The memory pre-set buttons on AM, changed the stations, but the stations it changed to were not the stations that were programed. So i guess the buttons actually worked. There was something wrong with the programming. The price was too high ($50) for the quality you get. I would NOT recommend.
I recieved the prodct with no instructions but i found some online for a diffrent product. Also, either im doing something wrong or the laser pointer feature just doesnt work at all.
This is my first digital camera, but it's easy to use. I like how it's so small and light that I can carry it with me in my pocket.Pictures are good quality, my only complaint about the pictures is that outdoor photos at dusk or in evening shadows tend to easily blur slightly due to long shutter speeds when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. I don't know if other digital cameras have the same problem as much but this can be fixed by using a tripod or shooting when it's brighter.Another minor quibble is that it's not as easy to change the settings as it could/should be. To change between night mode to sport mode, for example, I have to go to the menu and scroll through the options.As I understand it, the camera is very good on batteries, I took about 250 pictures (albeit in the span of 3 days) before I had to replace the batteries that came with it.I would definitely recommend this camera, it's small, easy to use, and much cheaper than a similar Canon. One thing to consider is the price of memory, though. This camera uses xD memory, which is slightly more expensive (though smaller) than some other kinds.
Just beginning to use this product, but so far, excellent. Will have more to say in the next couple of weeks.
piece O Crap you have to tape your plug with electrical tape to get it to stay in the adapter. crap crap crap luckily you get what you pay for.......
Its awesome to see the Pyramat Interactive sold on Amazon.(com)now since I bought my first one 3 years ago and use it all the time. Its portable which makes it perfect for watching TV, camping comforts, laying out in the sun while reading a book or just hanging out. Its extremely comfortable and withstands the beatings of everyday use. All of mine have kept really well.
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 have had this camera for 5 years, never failed me, takes great pictures, zoom is fantastic. Simple to use, durable. Sony is the best. Third Sony digital for me, I keep upgrading, and the old ones just keep taking great photos.
...good traveling case for leica d-lux 3......protects camera and allows for moderately quick access in the event of a 'decisive moment'......not the highest quality leather (is it even leather?) when compared to the 'hermes-like' case for the leica cm (original zip and ever-ready) or the m cases...
This is a great product with good price. It comes with 2 cat5 cables, a poster Installation Guide and a User's Manual. The instruction provided on the user's manual is quite easy to follow. I am using optimum Online and it doesn't require me to configure PPPoE. (if you can turn on computer and go online immediately without sign-on like Dialing-up, you probably don't need to configure PPPoE)If you don't need IP-forwarding, you can set your computer to use the DHCP service provided by this router (by default). If you want to use IP-forwarding feature with static IP, be sure to acquire DNS sevrer address from your broadband ISP and enter it into yout TCP-IP protocol DNS property. (a requirement)Router configuration is Web-based. Be aware of a few things that are important in the manual, such as: 1) you may need to clone the MAC address during configuration and click on the reboot button to take effect. If your router can't RENEW a Dynamic IP from your modem, chance is that you need to clone MAC address. 2) If you want to use the IP-Forwarding feature, you need to select a static IP (a number betwen 192.168.0.2-192.168.0.99 by default) and obtain DNS data from your ISP to enter into the TCP-IP protocol property page. 3)By default, you should select the &quot;Dynamic Ip Address&quot; option to configure your WAN IP (connected to ISP via cable modem).I am a programmer with networking experence and therefore I feel comfortable with this product. If your have mutiple PCs, I suggest that you try to set up the first PC with DHCP because it is easier and doesn't require DNS data from your ISP.I hope this info will help you to configure it without spending unnecessary hours .....
This is the first time I owned a pressure cooker. It's very easy to use and helps me cut down the time to cook beans, meat,.. subtantially.
The picture quality is great most of the times when I use this cable. But after playing for some time (20 mins to 2hrs) there are green, pink and white lines that appear on the TV and the picture is not visible at all. I had to restart my TV and the picture comes up good again. My old HDMI cable never did this. At first I thought it is an issue with my TV (new Sony Bravia z series 46"). But after talking to the Sony personnal and the DISH network they said it could be the issue with the HDMI cable. hmn..I am not happy with the cable.
Bought this for a gift as well as one for personal use. Pretty good for $20.
Great product, very easy to install and use. The feature to have your I-pod source is excellent. The remote control feature is very nice addition. It is a must for every Kitchen.
Exactly what I expected. The threading was perfect, and the lens cover fits snug over the outside threads. I highly recommend this filter. Adorama always comes through for me.
Whats to know ? It is soft silicone armor for a camera. Fits relativley well, and should be good for soft knocks and to prevent scratches. Downside is the bottom extends too far, making it hard to attach camera to tripod. Other than that, it's decent for the price.
Brought this memory to upgrade an old system to be able to install win7/32. The memory is woking great with no problems at all.
I was very excited when I purchased one of these monitors. When I first turned it on, I noticed that there were several lines of dead screen across the monitor. Of course, I immediately returned it.Because it looks so cool, I exchanged the original monitor for a new one, to give it a second chance. And guess what - I had the same defections again. I then gave up and purhcased a monitor from another brand and am very happy with it.DO NOT buy this monitor!!!
Quick response and delivery. Product performs as advertised.
Does what it should and does it a fair price. Can't ask for more from an adaptor.
This is the second of this model of microwave oven that I own. The first I bought 12 years ago and when I needed another for a second home, I was worried that I wouldn't find another microwave like the first with all the great and usable features. Lo and behold, I found that Panasonic continued this model with refinements and I bought it right away. You will never go wrong with this model. I was so happy that it was available through Amazon.com since it was so easy to order, a great price, and I received it in three days with free shipping. Kudo's Amazon. Thank you all!
I bought this TV about 4 years ago used on Craigslist for $200. Everyone thought it was stupid and a waste of money to buy a CRT HDTV, but they quickly shut up after seeing the picture quality. They then thought it would die after a year of use... it hasn't.The picture quality of the set is truly excellent, especially when watching a good Bluray disc. The speakers are loud and have plenty of bass (something all flat panels lack imo) and I've never noticed any sort of lag, wether playing video games on xbox 360 or watching a high paced movie. I use my TV a lot, and often leave it on while I'm using my computer for hours, it's still performing excellently.Recently it has started to show some artifacts and "fuzz" along the middle lines of the screen, but only when the screen is pure black (I only notice it when it's not receiving a signal). I'm finally going to upgrade to a Plasma this year, but only because this screen is too small for me, that's literally the only drawback. I'm keeping this TV as an extra set in another room and if it keeps on being as reliable as it has been, I expect to own it for many years to come!If you find one of these gems for sale on your local craigslist and need a nice HD set for next to nothing, don't hesitate to pick one up!
I was first worried about build up or streaking on the sensor. So I was hesitant and then I was worried about hurting my precious 30D in the process. Needless to say I didn't need to worry about either.This product is really easy to use and the instructions are complete leaving nothing to wonder about.I do have to say even if you use a sensor brush as I do you will come to a point (or) a piece of sticky dust that just wont come off.This kit got it and now it is clean back to perfect! I didn't hurt my sensor there is not streaking or build up.I will still use my sensor cleaning painters brush but when it needs a deep cleaning you really can't beat this product!
Since it is air and water-tight, this CD player is good and solid. Sony tends to make products that seem substantial, and this often means they will last, like the now over 20 year old cassette Walkman I have that still not only works, but works well.This is a vast improvement over a different brand MP3 CD player I have, that won't even recognize half the CDs I have burned. This reads them ALL, I am not kidding, whether I have the files in folders or not, in various bitrates, etc.And it has a radio which functions better than average, too.
I use this to connect to my sewer camera and record video for my customers, fit the bill PERFECTLY. I download the video to my pc then just put it up on youtube for my customer to access later down the road.
My journey with Sungale and their incredibly crappy products began almost a YEAR ago when I purchased the Sungale 8208 (now discontinued). The first machine had a faulty menu and I was sent an upgrade disk that promptly fried the machine. The next one I got died after a month with the DVD still in it (explain that to Blockbuster!). The next machine did the same thing. By then they could no longer replace the 8208 so for the amazingly low sum of 39$ I could get their NEW model, the 8500. Well, this has shown up at my house sans manual, sans control and currently the menu screen is flipping around the TV with the colors inverted (and yeah, it was hooked up correctly).SO, after all this time I'm still waiting. Oh, did I mention the 20-45 minute wait times to customer service (the ones that keep you on hold so long the battery drains from your phone?) or the unanswered emails?I am locked in a Sysiphean battle I probably have no chance of winning, but I doggedly keep calling, keep returning the product, keep fighting in the hopes that SOMEDAY I will get a Sungale product that works.My only hope is that you who are reading this will buy something, ANYTHING but a Sungale product.
I must admit that I was skeptical from the very beginning but I decided to try this anyway. I'm using it with MS Live Search (which is free) and my T-Mobile Wing. After pairing with your phone, type in a location using Live Search, then click on route/maps/menu and finally "Center on GPS". It even works inside my house. The only reason why I didn't give this a perfect rating was because it doesn't come with a wall charger and you have to download Pharos' Ostia software ($120) if you want voice "turn by turn" directions. For $80 dollars this is definitely worth it.
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.
The idea of this product seemed good. I purchased it for a co-worker who has been losing his eyesight, and wanted his computer monitor magnified. The way his desk was set up, this product was too big/awkward to even set it up. But that wasn't necessary, as we held the magnifying screen in front of the monitor to test it. Not only was it blurry (however not to me as much as it was to him), but it did not appear to magnify much at all, if any. I ordered this one because it was the only monitor magnifier I could find that would fit his 21" monitor. But I was disappointed. Good idea, but not a very good product!!
Bought two of them. Very easy to set up and works well 100ft from the source. Sound quality is better than what I expected. Nice bass. Bought one more speaker for my front yard. Highly recommended. Amazon has great price on those.
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!
This is a pretty cheap hub. In terms of price that is. For the cost is delivers a nice bang. I don't really push it much, but my hub is connected to a 10base-T LAN for my campus ethernet and I've got three computers hooked up to it. It usually handles multiple connections well, but there's just a few times when the poor hub just can't take it and the collision light blinks mad crazy. Performance is decent for my setup however, but my setup is probably atypical. However, if it can manage to deliver 1 meg/s total very nicely to one computer, and about the same total when three computers on the hub are asking for data, on this really nice campus ethernet connection, it should have little trouble handling slower DSL and cable modem connections. Oh, and over the summer, the thing was relegated to distributing a 56k modem connection. As if anyone was wondering... it handled that without a problem. Setup is a cinch, but that goes for most hubs. Plug and play in the truest sense of the word... if you have DHCP set up properly, Windows shouldn't even realize there's a hub there. Linksys products in general are very reliable however, so I expect this hub to last me for well past the amount of time I'll need it to.
I ordered this high capacity cyan toner cartridge right after the previous one was installed in the printer. I always order the replacements immediately so that I have them on hand. It was stored indoors in a heated room until it was needed and installed in mid-September 2012. But early October, I noticed a dim repeating wavy cyan pattern on the pages that had colors that called for the cyan toner. Those 'wave' patterns were about 3/4 inch long, and about 3/4 inch apart all the way across the page, side-to-side, and the rows were repeated all the way down the page with about 1 1/2 inches between the rows. It took about 3 pages without the use of cyan in the pages before the rows faded away and were no longer being printed. It appears that the roller on the cartridge must be damaged somehow. Replacing the cartridge with a new one eliminated the problem.Since I had stored the faulty cartridge for several months before using it and finding the problem, it is too late to return. I was only able to print a few pages before the problem occurred. This cartridge is "Genuine Xerox" and looks like all the others I have used. So I am out $190 for a useless cartridge, with no recourse. I'd give zero stars if I could.Update: (same day as review) Amazon responded to an email I sent them with a copy of the review, with the message that they would allow me to return the cartridge and provided a pre-paid UPS label for the return.GOOD JOB, AMAZON!!
Reordered second bundle and havn't had a problem yet. Very satisfied, and will do again next time. Good price, good service.
+Great Printer+Great Scanner-Duplex jams every time. Have yet been able to get it to work.?Sometimes it says Printing on the screen and feeds in a sheet of paper, but doesn't ever print. Not sure if this is the printer or the fact that I have it hooked up to a Wireless Print Server.
My non-friction mount was stolen along with the peice to connect my nuvi 200W to the mount so I had to buy this and a whole new mount. It's overpriced but I needed it!
I picked this player up 2nd hand for my bedroom. I'm bit of a Yamaha fanatic and got a good price. I was pleasantly surprised by the player, picture quality was excellent and it integrated perfectly with my Yamaha AV receiver as you would expect.I also own an OPPO in my main room, it's definitely got the edge but I paid almost 4x the amount... If you want a good quality player for a reasonable price this is a good choice, I've not found any problems.....
I had mine for a week now and so far so good. the only thing i noticed was when i first put a cd in it. It was a loud loud noise like it was grinding something ,and it was when i took the cd out there was a ring around the cd. what happened was the metal part on the inside where you put the cd was sticking up and grinding into the cd, so i pushed it down bent it down. and ever since that it's been working great. the picture is great. the sound could be a little louder. but so far with the price i got and all of the parts i got with it i am cool with it. i like it.
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.
I got this product really fast, however I can not use it ONLY BECAUSE "I" ordered the wrong item. I am saving it for the day I may need it. :)
Nice spacious and well constructed bag. Can easily hold all the lenses and flash along with our slr camera as well as other misc. items. Great value!
I got this earlier this week and I have it all set and running. The configuration CD has all answers that you need for advanced set up. I have WEP enabled laptop and router working smoothly. I also have a PC connected to the router. This is great value for the $65 since you are getting the highest speed, with lotsa security and it all works without any call to tech support!! I am very satisfied with this so far. Will keep posted if anything unexpected happens.
The price was right. It performs well with one hand and yes it is a little scratchy sounding at full volume, but I put it up to my ear anyway so that others around me can't hear. I just hope it lasts for at least 1 year. That was the lifespan of my last (radioshack brand) voice recorder. By the way, the size is about right. It's not so small that it gets lost in your pocket yet not so large that it won't fit along with your keys and a pack of gum.
Unless your computer is fairly 'virgin' with only simple codec needs and no other video software ... it won't work without a LOT of tweaking.Buy something better.Not even XP approved, forget Vista.
This is a must for loading music to listen to on my Palm TX. But BEWARE of eek Technoligies and buying at this price. They wanted $13.20 for shipping a 2 oz memory card? Buy from someone else even if it is a few dollars more and pay reasonable shipping rates. Don't be fooled by their cheap price they make it up 2x in shippoing charges. When I saw it I cancelled my order..
I bought this pressure cooker just 4 weeks ago, but the price we paid was only $38.- and now, 4 weeks later the price went up almost $10!I am very disappointed with this purchase, because both I and my husband had to tighten the screws that hold the handle on the body of the pot constantly. For the past weeks we used this pot almost 4-5 times a week. When it was shipped we had to attach the handles for the lid and the body with a Philips screwdriver. Almost immediately, I noticed that the handle was not tight. So we tightened it. Now the screw to attach the handle to the body is stripped.Today I called Presto and explained our issue with the cooker and our disappointment. I was told that the pot in fact is stainless steel, but the screws are not. So I checked and sure enough, all the screws holding the handles on the lid and the body are already rusty. The customer service promptly offered to ship new, stainless steel screws and new handles.I asked, why they use steel screws that are not rust proof on a pot that by definition gets wet all the time, but there was no logic explanation. I was told that steel is actually better than stainless, but also was told that this is the reason that the screws strip!? Also, the lady mentioned something about the cost of stainless vs. steel screws. I guess the increase in price of $10 has to do with that....I certainly hope this will fix the problem, because I really like the pot otherwise. But I still cannot comprehend the reasoning of using non-rust proof screws!
Very fast memory. Used for video recording, and no problems. Getting 2 hours in high quality record mode.With an SDHC usb card reader, it transfers 8 GB in a few minutes, faster than my DVD drive.
The cable is high quality and it performs exactly as a cable should! There is no signal loss even though the cable is 25ft. I bought it to use on my projector so that I can game on the big screen! Works at full resolution 720P (1280720) with no interference or artifacts.
I wanted something to be able to play my IPOD while I work in the kitchen, without a mess of speakers and wires. This is compact with tremendous sound, no set-up involved at all... just plug it in, insert IPOD, enjoy.Great product!
I really liked the quality of this printer when it was new; the pictures were outstanding. However, after only two and a half years of relatively light use, the printer head has failed. This is no different than having an engine fail in one's new, shiny car. What would one's reaction be if the dealer said "oh yes, after 2 years you have to replace the engine" "Didn't anyone tell you?".I expect more from a noted manufacturer such as Canon . Canon should be ashamed. I have had enough of throw-away products and the corporate mentality that produces them. I ask: just who does make a good reliable printer that will last for a few years?
What you'd expect from a ipod. Convienent, easy, and a great way to hold music/videos.
You buy it, you hook it up, it works. Please do not be fooled by any ads for HD antennas. Digital signals can be received with a tin can if need be. This antenna will work as well as any.
This is a great system, with the subs on each side of the main speaker this system will blow you away. It was easy to hook my PS2 to it. And I love the output for another sub. It takes a little time for the cds to change and you really don't what cd is in what drawer.This is a real good system to start with. If you have the money you sould buy this system.
You will not be disappointed. Great sound, take a little getting used to at first because of the size but no biggie. Very long cord which is nice. Good for listening to music or watching movies late at night or while your in same room as another person who dosent want to listen (dorm room)
This wire is long and thick enough to wire my speakers to my receiver anywhere in my room. I love the length on it and it was really cheap! I went to Best Buy to price match it and I saved around $25 dollars!
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.
Like most, I find holding my 350D to be rather uncomfortable. It gives you the option to use Li-ion or AAs (not all grips allow this). Makes portrait shooting easier. Price was excellent. Highly recommended.
Best price ever - thanks! Hundreds of books on it and music, too, but only 1.2GB used!
I did have to call tech support to assist in the installation process, but it only took ten minutes to walk me through the process. I installed this on a dell for my father-in-law and it works great.
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 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
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.
I got three of these cables. I got it hooked up to my 360, surround sound dvd upconvert player and my hd dvr. These things are awesome and cheap. Would buy 100 more ..... if I had that many hdmi devices.
I barely find a coaster on the Verbatim DVD-R's. It is as par as with the Maxells, Sony's, TDKs 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.
This camera by far is the easiest to use. i could not beleive the quality of the pictures i took with no work on my part. this is the best camera i have ever owned and would recommend to anyone looking for a great camera that is easy to work.
The I-jack is the feature that sold me on this unit - it works so much better with an MP3 player than do the little FM transmitters. The sound from this stereo is super -- several reviewers have commented that they heard instruments they hadn't heard before, and it is true. I replaced my Pioneer SuperTuner with this unit, and it sounds better.I also agree with the many, many people who say the blue lights are too bright. Much too bright, unless you either only drive in the daytime, or else you are Corey Hart ("I wear my sunglasses at night..."}. I tried the Sharpie Marker trick, and it helps a great deal, but still not enough for my taste. I am going to go over it again to darken it some more. If the stereo isn't really going to be in your line of sight, you probably won't care about the bright lights, but in my Honda Civic, it is right in my periferal vision, and it is bothersome.That said, I'm really happy with this stereo so far.
The built-in city database is a must. The higher resolution screen makes a big difference. The click stick makes menu navigation and data entry a breeze. The operation is quite intuitive. I really like mine. I find myself using it more that I thought I would. Besides hiking, etc., this usit is great for geocaching, and it is also great for driving down the highway.
Can you believe that, for $1600 TV, it lasted only 2 year? People gave a very good review on it,just after a few month use, it is too short. They should have waited a long to give a review. No surprise there will be more bad reviews coming as people use it longer and more problem come out.My TV now is filled with colorful vertical lines. It is dead after two yrs. I can not do anything but leave it as a junk. Repair cost will be worth a new TV.I wish every one who has the same problem with the TV will post a review here.
I used this neoprene sleeve for several years (until the laptop I used it for died!) and it protected my laptop through a Master's degree and has now been inherited by a 13.6" macbook pro user with no complaints. Simple, reliable, does the job!
This receiver was all we expected and more.We hooked up to our huge 30 year old speakers and it sounds better than with the original set-up,and we never had a remote control to our old unit!
... but for some reason my cord for the Left ear and cord for the Right ear are totally different lengths! The left one is much shorter!I can't imagine that they are ALL manufactured like this...but I thought it was rather strange. Luckily I usually keep my mp3 player in my left pocket anyways, so the cord length issue rarely is a problem (I only listening to my mp3 player while sitting on the NYC subway for the most part).Anyways, it's a small technicality...but could be a big no-no for some people. As far as comfort, sound-quality, and noise reduction, I actually found the earphones to be very comfortable. They sound great, and of course, are very affordable.
I bought this GPS unit after several weeks of research, and now after having it for about two months, I've got to say I love it. It was everything it claimed to be, in a well designed package. For the price, you can't do better.
The challenge with inexpensive cables is that the seller doesn't care about their quality because they work on volume. I was looking for an extra long cable for my printer and thought this was the solution. Never worked. If you are lucky enough to get one that works, good for you.
This battery works just like a genuine Canon one, as far as I can tell. It's certainly worth the price I paid for it.
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.
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.
This is an excellent clock radio. The first thing I did was test the receiver on the reception of radio station that is hard to reach where I live - I returned a different clock for that reason. The sound was crystal clear. The features of this product were well thought out. The light on it can be bright as a powerful night-light or very subdued. The cd player is great with the full sound of a device several times its size and the alarm can be set to any track on the cd. I like the battery backup also for power outages. The one thing I don't like is the black on gray digital display is more difficult to see from across the room than the standard red/black or green/black displays. Other than that, it's a great product.
I decided to take a chance with the Samsung and save a lot of money. I also doubt I'll be in my small condo for more than a few years so why spend $900 on something I'll probably want to replace in a few years anyway.Positives: The sound is great with plenty of thump from the sub, satellites look good, DVDs look amazing on my Sony HDTV and the 5-disc changer comes in handy with a NetFlix account. I replaced a nice Sony system with this and the sound is just as good. I have a 12x12 living room with hardwoods and I have had to turn it up higher than my old STR component but I have never needed more than 75%.Negatives: The unit did overheat after about 2 hours of watching the first movie so I just cut a larger hole in the cardboard in the back of my TV stand and haven't had a problem since. The blue light around the volume is annoying if you want to watch a movie with all the lights off but the remote has a dimmer button where you can turn down the intensity of the light or off completely. My only complaint about this is that it always turns on with the light on full intensity no matter what state it was in when you turned off the receiver. My biggest complaint is the connectors you must use to connect the speakers to the receiver. I already had Monster Cable run so I just stripped and crimped the wires just before the connector but I would have much rather just run my wires directly into the receiver.Overall I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to get a great product at a great price for a small to medium sized room. The cost savings are well worth the few complaints I have above and I'm not even sure I'll try to replace it if I move into a larger place. A true audiophile may be able to point out negatives in the sound quality but I haven't heard anything that I didn't like.
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.
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'm not gonna waste your time or mine to tell you how good these sound because it doesn't matter. The fact of the matter is that THESE HEADPHONES WILL STOP WORKING AFTER ONLY A FEW MONTHS. I take great care of my stuff, but even these expensive headphone eventually stop working in the exact same way that cheap ones do. All of a sudden one day the left earpiece just stopped working for no reason. The cord is fine, and the headphone case is fine, but it just stopped working. I got these as a christmas gift from my parents and actually feel really guilty about it because they went to the store and made sure they asked for good, durable headphones but the ended up breaking just the same. Please don't buy these.
DR Strings are so underrated. They're very well made, rarely break, and they have a great tone. These are straight forward guitar strings with a round core. The round core may produce a noticeable difference in your sound. If you've never tried them, they're worth a shot. As for me, I won't buy anything but DR Strings any more.
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!
Pro- powered by USBCons- speakers interfere very badly with my 5.8GHz home phone. The phone gets so much static that it is unusable.- the sound in one of the speaker gets very distorted sometimes
FYI, the 9360 is identical to the 9370, except the 9370 has a battery charger. google search for "cc9370 rca manual".or try amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004Z583/104-4032710-9364765?v=glanceThe manual is right there.Thanks, Amazon...tim touveBy the way, I also got a similar Panasonic camcorder for about the same price. The Panasonic is nice, and easy to operate, but the RCA has a movie light, which makes the RCA much more flexible.
Received the dvd player via Fedex undamaged neatly packaged. Opened up the box unpacked the unit all of the accessories where there. Read instruction manual put in dvd, the screen display did not work...... what a dissappointment. Repackaged player within 2 hours of receiving it and returned to Amazon. It is hard to understand why a new unit would not be checked before it is packaged and shipped....
The colors from the camera (P850) are spot on. I love the camera and have used it on several occasions already. The zoom is quite good, pulling in far away subjects to an amazing degree. And the IS keeps pictures clear and steady. In most of my "amateur" shots, the results have been stunning.I think I have a funny comment on the below:I noticed that DigitalTech's Steve Randall's errors in grammer are similiar to BoricuaTech's errors. I find this odd, along with the fact DigitalTech has a similar name to BoricuaTech's and only one post in his history. Both give one star ratings and share exactly the same extremely critical view.I believe the two reviewers are one and the same person. A person who seems to have a grudge against Kodak? I agree with the general conclusions of the other posters. Cheers!
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 !
I used to really believe in the quality of Epson printers. They provided quick, good quality prints at an affordable price. Not anymore. I bought this for my parents in January and it never worked properly. Wouldn't turn off, computer would scan but not print, had to continually unplug the machine and restart it. Epson's concept of printing contact sheets and photos without a computer is the WORST idea ever. Process is cumbersome, tedious, wastes ink and paper, and basically doesn't work. I sent it back to Epson under warranty and they had the audacity to replace the new CX5800F with a refurb CX5800F. After 2 hours with tech support, the refurb would finally print. Next time I'm buying Canon.
This item does what it says. I am a new golfer this year, haven't been in over ten years and I found that I was having some success but was never consistent. The swingyde helps you realize your movement and when you need to stop your back swing and move forward. I have played some baseball and I found my swing had a lot of wrist hinge. I would try to overpower the club and often times slice the ball or hit it straight but not where I wanted. This has helped me realize the movement necessary and really has given me more confidence.
Fantastic little MP3 player. It took a little while to get used to the controls, but it works great. I definitely recommend it comapared to some of the higher cost iPODs.
I've been hanging onto my old 35mm Canon Rebel since college. It's been a great camera, but I've grown tired of buying film and making trips to pick up my pictures, organizing negatives, paying for expensive development, etc. So, a year ago a bought an over-priced pocket size snapshot digital. Hated it! It took the worst pictures and had practically nothing for a zoom. What a waste! It was back to buying film again.But recently, a local electronics store was going out of business and I kept my eye on this Canon Powershot. I liked the feel of it in my hand. It reminded me of my 35mm that I loved so much because I could really put my hands around it. It felt like a nice piece of equipment. The price wasn't bad either since I caught it on close out. The zoom was amazing and once I panned around the store with it and zoomed in on minor detail of items across the sales floor, I was hooked. Of course, the salesman tried to talk me into some palm-sized plastic toy camera again. Absolutely not!Unlike most people with a new toy, the first thing I did was sit down and read up on all the cool features this camera presents...snow pictures, fireworks, foliage, portrait, landscape, color swap, black and white, and many many more! I couldn't wait to test it out. Since it's Spring time, I ran out to try the foliage setting. The pictures were amazing! Next, I snapped pictures of my dogs running in the backyard using a different setting. Perfection! I toyed with the flash and took pictures of my roommate. They were so crisp. Even better than my 35mm.My two favorite features of this camera are the color swap where you can set the camera to keep only one color in your picture and it will turn the rest black and white. I paint pictures, so playing around with this setting on a painting I did was a lot of fun. My second favorite feature is that you can set the camera to take two pictures at once. It will take the picture the way you set it to take, and then it will also take a plain ole original pic at the same time. So, let's say you are playing around with the color swap feature but you hate the way those turned out. You'll still have an original picture with no special setting. Two pics at once! And you don't have to set the camera to do this again and again. You can set it permanently to do this each time you use a specific setting.I was totally turned off to digital cameras thanks to that snapshot piece I had bought, but the Canon PowerShot has definitely changed my mind. It's the best camera I have ever owned! I can't stop showing it to my friends, and because of the quality I use it all the time.Definitely worth every penny! CHECK OUT MY PICTURES! I HAVE SEVERAL POSTED ABOVE USING DIFFERENT SETTINGS. BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
I'll briefly echo the pros that others have offered in detail: these headphones sound great and provide a snug but comfortable fit that does a good job of blocking out external noise. Beyond that, I can say that these things are crazy durable. I've owned my pair for 6 years and they look and feel like new, and they sound great. I do a lot of music and audio work, so I'm using these bad boys nearly everyday.I've found no cons whatsoever. Get them.
The z22 that I purchased has met all of my expectations. I am completely satisfied with this purchase.
very good sound for so small a unit. Surprising bass response.An on-off switch and a power-on light would have been nice.
Fast ,Fast delivery , packaged well ..works great on my new computer & monitor .... like it shorter ...less tangling than the longer ones ... would order from this seller again ...Thanks
Alright, look...I don't go the gym. I do not jog. I do not have a small collection of music or just a few favorite songs. I'm an all-out music head, with thousands of songs on my computer and thousands more on vinyl and tape and small heads made of wax.So then, why did I choose a 512 MB flash player?1. Reliablility. I can chuck this thing at one of my iPod-owning friends and not damage it, yet the minute their clunky white internal hard drive machine hits my skull they're screwed.2. Freedom. I don't listen to 10,000 songs at a time. most I've ever pulled off is someting around 800, and even then it sounds messy, what with all the different styles and keys and noises on top of each other, it's just a big schism. With this, I can throw on a few albums I'm digging at the moment and keep a base of about 30 of my general favorites and be happy. Get tired of the album or song, I just come home and delets it and throw a new one on with Windows Explorer. Easy.3. Cost. Though for $100+ it is not proportionately a good value compared to an iPod at $300, it's still cheaper, and if you wait for the price to drop more, you'll probably be able to score this for $90 in a few months. Despite the lack of value, it still is cheap.You can actually group songs the way you like them on here. Just rip the files on with Windows Media Player or the included software (which isn't THAT bad) as WMAs (so you can fit more). Then find the folder on your computer and go in and number each song: 01, 02, 03...10, 11, etc. (don't just put the first songs as "1", then you'll be hearing songs 1 and 10 next to each other). This numbering may seem like a pain, but so is scrolling through every song just to find "Ziggy Stardust" or whatever other song you can think of that starts with a Z. After you have all your tunes numbered up in the album order or the way you like them, go up one step and copy/send the entire folder to the MuVo. Then you can enjoy song after song of sequential linear enjoyment.Some bad things-the earbuds are, in fact, larger than the average human skull. However, these can be replaced or you can let them sit in your ears and get used to it. I'm on the second option now since I spent most of my remaining funds on my MuVo. Also, the little knobby for the belt clip scratches the back of the player when removing it from its rubber case. Oh dear.Besides those two little drawbacks, this is a fine machine. It's tiny, pretty cheap, has the more or less solid reliability of a flash player, and comes in many colors to entertaainf you for decades on end. No, music freaks, you don't need some big, expensive, fragile monster MP3 player...just some cash and some patience for one of these.
I use it with my 2005 I-4 Camry which has completed 40000km. I installed a simple aluminium air intake system in the hose pipe connecting the throttle body to see if the product really increases power by 10-30% due to more air flow in the combustion chamber...I can tell for a fact it does coz my stock car is only 150HP SAE now it registers 197HP all the time and in some instances registered 185HP and recently registered 210HP which is mind blowing, in one particular run I went from 60MPH to 80MPH in 6.4secs never possible with any stock camry. My 1/4mile is 16.7 best and under 17sec most of the time. My camry is a manual shift and has DVD-NAV w/Xenon fogs,low & high headlight beam with LED taillights and underbody LED blue lights and rear view camera mirror not just mirror and a separate rear view through the NAV system when I reverse, also have 4 rear sensors. I clocked a mere 9.35sec to 62.5mph which is ok for a 4 banger. this product is amazing...race dudes/buds should get one it is cheaper than the G-Tech performance device and has English and Metric system if you like Kph or mph.
I am really impressed with this camera. Great quality! I was researching these for a while and although this is a relatively older camera (over 2 yo) it has higher quality (3 mp) than the current ones unless you spend $$$$ for the high def ones.
I just bought these headphones and I am extremely happy with them, especially for the money. While I am not an audiophile, I can tell you these produce excellent sound. The review by the Amazon editor is very true, and for [the money] you can't go wrong with these. Also, comfort was a big priority for me, and these feel better than any full-size headphones I have tried. I highly reccomend this product!
(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
This MP3 player is very good. It has excellent sound and does what it says it will do. I haven't yet figured out how to adjust playlists I have saved, even with the help of customer support, which is INCREDIBLY difficult to find how to reach them (the seller has the phone number). It also tends to stop playing after a song rather than continuing to select songs. Other than that, it's great. Small, easy to work, good sound either through the headphones or incredible sound when played through the stereo with a Y adapter from Walmart. I'd recommend it for the price.
Read the instructions and you will be very happy!You will not have the problems related by other reviewers as long as you follow the step by step instructions. The entire process took about 15 minutes and is well worth it.It works fine as long as there is adequate lighting. Great way to keep track of your pet at home while at work!Do not get it for using outdoors. The package states that this is only for indoor use.
This thing barely worked once opened. Photos are grainy and the camera is complicated for a kid. Not worth the money at all.
I'm running this between my computer and TC Electronic Konnekt 8 recording interface and this cable made a huge difference in sound over the stock cable! The highs are crystal clear and the spacial imaging and depth of the sound is much better. Low level details pop out of the recording.Note that I have the DAC connected to an Audio Research preamp, Hafler 150W power amp and Paradigm Studio 100 speakers. All interconnects, speaker and power cables are audiophile grade. This system is pretty revealing.I definitely know that cables make a difference in the analog domain, but I wouldn't think it would matter that much with a digital signal. I was wrong on that assumption. There are only a few audiophile grade FireWire cables out there and I haven't tried all of them so I can't compare this directly. But I think this is a great bang-for-your-buck upgrade, and is relatively cheap in the domain of audiophile cables, where cables easily run $100+.
What a difference. I haven't had much time to learn the ins and outs of it but its easy to pick up and use, even if you've never touched it before. I have an older Sigma telephoto/super macro that throws an error code when used outside with this camera. Canon customer support is awesome though and directed me on how to remedy the problem. They are courteous and professional. The customer service alone is enough to keep me with Canon. The flash mechanism rattles a little bit and makes you think somethings broken when you pull it out of the box but if you read the manual you'll find thats normal. LCD screen is awesome. Functions are pretty easy to navigate, especially if you have experience with any of Canon's PowerShots. Looking forward to many years with this camera and the shots it will capture.
in their Feedback section, a place where dubious claims are highlighted. (Vol 199:2666, p.56) For those of you who actually paid $500 for this, I feel sorry for you because you just got duped. This is a digital signal. End of story. The claims about this are snake oil. If you believe this nonsense I've got this bridge I want to sell you in new York for a great price.
This little dock has the elegant design that should have come from Apple. It works exactly as advertised. Be aware that it takes some space and is awkward to use with USB hubs that have vertical ports. I use my dock on the keyboard ports on an iMac.
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.
I wouldn't use this bag to carry a laptop through an airport or any other activity in which I would expect the bag to actually protect my computer. I regret that I did not spend more money to purchase a sturdier bag. It would have been a wise investment.
It's mostly good, so far (3 months of use)!(1)Sound quality is great! I have an iPod and iPhone 3GS. I have always used Apple's factory headsets until they broke. Then I switch to other headsets I could get my hands on. The sound quality among all of them are about the same. So I thought all the headsets sound the same, until I bought this pair off from Amazon. The first moment I put it on, all I could say was "Damn!" I have wasted all my life so far in mediocre headsets if not "enlightened" by this pair! This pair of headset brings out a very balanced sound/music from whatever you play. Hence, there's also a negative perspective -- it's a bit lack of bass output when you really crave for it. But, like they say, you can't win all the time.(2)They are comfortable. This set comes with 3 other sizes of ear plugs, if I remember it right. I found the factory ones comfy enough.(3)They cancel the outside noise quite well! Once I put them on, most of the embient noise is gone.(4)They stand up to my beating qutie well. I use them rough! I do mean rough -- in the gym running, bench pressing, skiing, skating, rock-climbing, hiking, outdoor cycling, ... I won't say it is under tuck and pull all the time. But it has a rough life for sure. It has been 3 months. So far, so good.Update:Now that I have used this pair for almost 2 years everyday with heavy use (I fell asleep with them as well), I am really impressed with it! So I changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars! Like everybody else, I have used many different headsets/earbuds before. I haven't seen any other pair even come close when it comes to durability. The sound quality is just as good from the day I received them from Amazon 2 years ago.
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 have no prior experience with noise-canceling headphones, but I thought these worked great on the plane. Even if you're not listening to anything, the noise-canceling takes a lot of stress off of your ears! The sound quality is great and they are very comfortable (even on my shaved head). They come with a nice, hard shell case, and they have that feel like they are well constructed and durable. My opinion is that you get what you pay for, and with these you're not paying for advertisements like you would be with a Sony or Bose product.
Very good product. Act like a glove protects the camera body really well. The Lens cover is really like a joke just like others have been saying. Other than that, great product!!!
This scanner doesn't work with macs. I'm giving mine to goodwill. Waste of money.
Personal ExperienceAfter an inordinate amount of research, I finally decided on this unit.I've connected my HS20 to my Toshiba HD-DVD player and the look is nothing short of stunning. It's honestly hard tearing myself away from the unit. The picture is that good. Had a friend over to watch the Matrix and the superlatives were flying. Just like being at the theatre was one remark.The unit is whisper quiet. Remote is fine, while the manual could include greater detail on the unit.If I had one negative remark for this unit, I would have wished it to be brighter. The rated 1400ANSI is dramatically reduced when the optimal settings are set. I prefer to have all the lights off in my flat and I've already got a dark room where my PJ sits. I use it exclusively for movies. I still prefer my 25inch CRT for regular viewing of the news, etc.ProblemsFlawless so far.
This version of the iTrip works the best. I don't know what they did with the new versions that have the LCD. I have tried both that display the LCD, the one that docks on the top of a 4th generation Photo iPod and the one that docks at the bottom of 4th and 5th generation iPods. And they both don't work as well as this original version.This original version you can clearly sit far away from the radio (about 30 feet) and have no static. Unlike the LCD counterpart that if you just are a few inches away, the signal starts to fail and gets weak.I just ordered a few of this suckers, because the price is great! I originally purchased this version when it was $30+, but at these deals, it is good to have a few spare in case one gets lost or broken.
These remarkable and inexpensive speakers have an innate ability to sound &quot;right&quot; playing jazz (vocal and instrumental), popular music, as well as a wide range of classical music. In particular, I enjoy the degree of truth these speakers convey when reproducing the sound of a well-recorded piano. Great depth and presence with a rather narrowly-focused soundfield. These speakers offer terrific value-- another example of what British design and Chinese manufacture can achieve.
Just got these earbuds. The sound is not rich...it is tinny and "thin." They occasionally crackle.I've only been using these for ten minutes but I doubt I will change my mind.
Being slow to learn (senior citizen, I read the manual umpteen times before trying this sweet camera. It has lots of features to consider. Don't know if I will ever use all of them, but it is nice to know they are there. Everything seems to make sense and be in the right place. I took a video of my first grade grandson in his school program. I used a a 1 gig card. It ran out real fast, but I think I should have changed the pixels or something. The quality of the movie was good. (Even though I got the back of some heads) I expect many years of fun with this little jewel.
Ordered this since I've been using a WD 120GB for the last two years. Best new feature I liked was the shutdown button on the front as it used to always bother me to just unplug the drive not knowing if all files were safe. Also, an extra USB port is pretty nice too. I like the fact that the drive is lighter and actually smaller than my 120GB :) It doesnt feel quite as tough as a result.Only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is because of the clunky two part power cord. This is a two-piece cord that has a weird connector that goes into the drive. Nothing simple that can be replaced if something goes wrong with this.Speed is quick over USB. Havent tried the firewire option or the software. Works well as a simple extra storage option.
My husband finally convinced me to throw out my mother's old pressure cooker, which I've been using for 30 years now, because it was probably slowly poisoning us whenever I used it. I bought a Presto 6-qt stainless steel one at a ridiculously low price and it works great! The handles will need tightening eventually (the old one I got rid of had handles that were part of the structure) but as far as cooking with it, couldn't do better.
I have 8 of these cables connecting my Knutsen Jigabit router to various other Jigabit switches. The cable does a great job of keeping the heat transfer away from the connections. I was using some hollow core nitrogen impregnated gold flux cables made by a cheaper mfg (monster - utter crap) but the sound just seemed so hollow. I was blown away with the soundstage reproduced when streaming pandora with these Denon cables.I was unaware that the connectors use a special plastic developed in space on the ISS. The plastic is of the purest form because of the weightlessness of the super-heated gamma rays bombarding a special melt box outside the ISS. These cables used to be cheap as hell (#bay for 15 bucks!) but since Obama decided the people didnt need a space program anymore the shipping charges skyrocketed. The Russians seem to think they can just screw people over. Also, the blue connector holders are of a rare material. Denamadium is a rare earth substance that is created when the northen lights come in contact with CO2 in the stratosphere. When the resulting microscopic particles fall to earth they turn blue. Denamadium is so small it takes an open pit mine of 20 square miles to retreive 1 ounce. I say its well worth the earth damaging process once you hear the sonical bliss coming from your ihome speakers.Please dont listen to the naysayers. They cannot comprehend the spacial clarity gained by using theses cables. Do we all really have to go to the moon once just to say that YES we did land on the moon? Just take it from a sound junkie that you WILL be blown away by these cables.
It must be an unqualified manufactuer like other small electronics sold on Amazon. The first time works, and then didn't use it for a long time, four months or so. The second time we did use it again, the sound suddenly disapeared in the middle of the movie, I turned it off and on again, the sound resumed with no problem through the rest of the movie. The third and fourth time, this happened more and more frequently, now I'm sitting in front of my computer watching a movie, the sound can only last two or three minutes. And I cannot return it now. It's not a cheap item, so save yourself some time and money. Like many other examples, this is definitely something you buy in a store but not Amazon. There is a reason why it doesn't get five stars.
Save yourself the pain of this giant piece of garbage and buy ANYTHING else. The TV is even part of the class action lawsuit because of the poor workmanship (check the misubishi website). This TV has more problems and the customer service is horrible!! I thought I was buying a great TV but now its part of the trash pile. If it were possible to give less than one star I would.
This din installation kit arrived broken on the left corner of the radio insert docking. It was probably broken before it was sent to me or it was broken in transit. Whichever was the case? I am very disappointed because of the improper packing. Yes, I am glad to receive the item in efficient time. The proper packing should have been in a cardboard box with cushion for accident impacts. I do not know what to assume, but result is that I have to either pay $21.00 for new or try to repair it with super glue.
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 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'm not yet sure that my laptop is as cool as it should be (I need to keep on trying the cush top), but IT IS REALLY COMFORTABLE.
This product is great for long distance travel. While you won't get the promised 40 hours on an iPod 30gb, you will get 15-20 hours depending how much video you play. I've had mine for about 18 months and it still gives me about 12 hours. However, my advice is go to the iluv website and order directly from them. You have more color choices and it's less expensive
My grand nephew loves this toy! He learns while he plays and the toy is very well made. It was an excellent gift for Christmas!
I have another pair of these for my lap top, So I got these for my desk top. Its nice to see the quality has not diminished
Wanted a second mount for my other car for my Garmin 285 WT. Was a little hesitant given some of the reviews but after receiving & using it I'm very satisfied. It's genuine Garmin, excellent quality & fits the 285WT perfectly. It included the suction cup mount, bracket, and adhesive mounting disc. I've seen cheaper ones, but I like the idea that this is a Garmin product, and at under $15 (when I bought it) it was fairly priced (It was $25 on the Garmin site). Update: This has seen regular use for a couple of years now with no problems.
After a terrible lightening storm, I came home to a dead 3-year-old Sharp Aquos TV. After much research, I decided on the Toshiba Regza, and I LOVE it! I am in a townhouse, so I wasn't interested in any of the 42 inch, etc. TV's out there. After reading all of the good reviews, it seemed like this was the best 32 inch. I think the picture is excellent. I ordered through Amazon and got the best price available. I even showed it to a sales consultant at Best Buy, and he lowered his price some, but was not able to price match. Amazon's "white glove service" was excellent. They even assembled the stand. The shipping took a little while longer than I expected, but it was well worth the wait. (And, yes, my Regza is plugged into a surge protector now) I have had my TV for a little over a month, and now friends and family are considering ordering it. I hope that it lasts longer than my Aquos did.
I bought this when I bought a new computer system so I could easily access the hard drive from the old computer. Once I figured out the correct jumper setting for the drive (set the drive for "Cable Select"), it worked fine for about a year. Now, it powers up, the drive spins up, and the computer will recognize it as a USB device, but it can't access the drive at all. No data, no volume information, nothing. I installed the drive into a PC, and the drive works fine, so the problem is clearly this enclosure.
i got a horrible defect. on the left of the screen is a line going straight down the middle. on the right of the screen there is about 3 inch bar that is blurred going down from the top to the bottom. now i gotta send this beast back :\
I bought this for my son in 2005. He has used it every single night playing a windchime CD to help him sleep. It still functions just as good as when I bought it. I enjoy the remote and the sleep timer feature. Cassettes are a dying art, but we still have some, so having a casesste player on board is helpful.
Overall the headphones sound good and fit nicely without too much pressure, but seal very well. Sound range is very good for this price point and would consider buying again if needed.
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.
I could never get this box to work. I plugged in my Ethernet connections in the exact same way I did with my old switch/box (I assure you it's not that I don't know how to use these types of things, I used a newer box that was only a few years old prior to this). Even when I used the CD that came with it, it tells me I'm not connected to the internet! True, I guess I can't complain about this $5 piece of hardware from 2002/3.. but still, waste of that little bit of money. Do not buy.
PLEASE READ UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM! Interface with the Mac is now good! I only give this 4 stars instead of 5, as the altimeter refuses to stay calibrated, and I can't upload much of my old tracks back to this unit (Mac problem? Unit problem? Memory problem?)If you are a Mac user and want to be able to upload and use anything from a Garmin product (or any?), you are out of luck.First, let me clarify that by itself, this is a good unit in the way it functions--I have had no glitches or function errors. The menus and functions are fairly intuitive. It is accurate and offers great visuals. Long battery life, easy buttons and toggles.If you know nothing about GPS, the owner's manual offers great descriptions of the basics, but fails to describe the more technical terms or how to use some of the more intricate features.A minor irritation is that the screen light has to be reset to your preferred setting every time you turn it on.Another irritation is that there seems to be no way to truly turn off the track log so that there is not a big straight line from the end of one track log to the beginning of the next. This would normally not be an irritant, because one would simply edit the tracks as desired with the appropriate software. BUT this brings me to the main problem I have with Garmin:THERE IS NO VIABLE SOFTWARE FOR MAC USERS. The entire reason I bought this unit was because I want to track my off-pavement routes, then be able to create printable maps. Despite extensive research and assurances from Garmin customer support, THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE. Bobcat (Garmin's Mac interface program) is a joke--I have not been able to figure out why on earth anyone would waste their time writing or downloading this program. As far as I can tell, it does nothing. You cannot edit, print, or do anything other than look at your track. The background maps only identify major highways and major cities--completely useless for even the most basic on-pavement navigation.So I bought National Geographic TOPO! which does not recognize the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx, even with their latest updates. TOPO! is supposed to function with Intel-based Macs (which I have) yet continually pops up warnings, errors, and will not download my tracks, if it runs at all--it usually crashes.I have sent emails to customer support at Apple and TOPO!, with NO response, let alone a helpful one. Garmin at least replied with a "try to reload Bobcat". Ummmmm...I am not having trouble running Bobcat, I am having trouble with finding anything even remotely USEFUL in it!The bottom line is: if you are just looking for a handheld unit for exploring, this functions great, but you can buy the same service for much cheaper. IF you want to be able to use more extensive features AND you are a Mac user, don't waste your time and money--there is nothing out there for us right now. I could have kept my 3-yr-old $99 Magellan and had the same results I have had with this purchase.Garmin, please prove me wrong!Update 9/23/08. Garmin has now released RoadTrip to replace Bobcat--this program actually works, though you still cannot print from it. It does allow one to much more easily upload tracks, edit them, and even--YES!--even export them! What I have found is that I can save a track file through RoadTrip, then import it as a Geocache GPX into TOPO! and actually print from there. TOPO! still sucks, but we have at least achieved basic mapping ability. Yay! If I could, I would change rating to 4 stars for Garmin. Why 4 instead of 5? Because Mac users are a serious gizmo-geek crowd and don't appreciate being an afterthought. Will leave separate review for TOPO!, but unfortunately, the lowest rating possible is one star.
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
Product was as expected. Instructions for assembly were complicated. Clearer pictures are needed as well as not skipping steps in the written directions. Not a friendly first time telescope.
These are a great sounding earbuds! The sound is incredible, but they lasted only a week! Yes, they no longer work! I am so disappointed that these have such poor quality workmanship that many of us are having to return them. I have had mine more than thirty days, so I don't know if I can exchange them. I am going to buy a different brand if I am not able to replace these.
This TV lift from Wood Technology performed as stated. It is well built, runs quite and capable of lifting 200 pounds. It has a rise of about 30 inches so mount the TV so it sits above the motor on the base. The bracket to hold the TV has lots of adjustment and is strong enough to hold my 50" TV. The instructions are clear and it is easy to install. Follow up from the seller was prompt. I found this unit to be priced better than the others, yet has solid quality.
There are some other good tapes out there, like Sony and Maxell, but if you can find TDK you can be quite sure of a really good product. I've used it for years and been happy with it and with the re-record (multi-use) results.
These headphones were purchased as a Christmas gift. The person who received this headphone set is very happy with them.
More substantial than most I have seen in stores. Assembles easily and easy to relocate thanks to the surrounding ring handle. Be sure to add the sand base to prevent burn-out problems and a fire pit cover is a necessary add on to stave off rust. Great buy...........
Maybe I should have left off...'for the $'. I've tried the QC2 and QC3, and in my opinion, the ATH-ANC7s beat them both!If you're looking for near-audiophile balanced sound (bass, mid and high-frequencies), I think you won't be disappointed. Great design, great noise cancelling, great battery life, detachable cord, very comfortable, and less than half the price of th QC2. They look better in real life than in the picures.High quality product, reasonable price. Highly recommended.
got this awhile back but didnt get to test it out til lately and it will use an entire battery charge for one use (full charge), but it works and i would use this for long international flights where you dont have access to a wall outlet or computer. not the greatest device, but like i said, for situations that dont allow for access to electrcity, this is a handy device since you can just buy batteries before the flight and you're set to jet!
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 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.
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 these for my Mom who has trouble hearing some of the lower voices on tv (without cranking the sound way up.) She LOVES them. Everything said is so crystal clear she doesn't need to use closed captioning to understand the television shows. The only thing I wish my set had come with was a hook or something to stand the headphones up on the receiver.Great, right out of the box operation - couldn't have been easier! Best XMAS present in a long time - per Mom!
I've been buying them for over 10 years (Walgreens is the only brick-and-mortar store that seems to carry them). Great sound, very light, and super comfortable. These are the best value phones you can buy!
I purchased the canon S800 three years ago. I was very happy with that printer and I am thrilled to own the new I950. Quality is there in build and print. Also, has a small footprint so if space is an issue this is also a good choice. Think tank system is a nice feature as well. I love it, I love it, I love it!
This item is listed as a typewriter, but it is another electronic "wonder". It is very complicated and difficult to use. Every process involves a code. There is little manual control. It is most difficult to figure out where you are "typing". Filling in applications and such is a trial and error process. I am struggling with it, for sure, and disappointed. I would much prefer to be using my old Smith-Corona typewriter if I could only find a ribbon and correction tape.
Canon S3 is the latest camera for S series. Nothing has changed much though. The black color makes you feel comfortable about your camera. It will not be wrong to say that S3= Black S2 with 6 megapixel.
With my new 60gb video ipod, I've enjoyed DLO's transpod, but have always wanted a wireless remote to use with it and the iJet is it! It has a 30 pin passthrough so with the iJet receiver plugged in you can still plug it into your charger or the transpod. And the range is apparently much better than the Griffin remote product (in a head to head test, I estimate the iJet has about 2x the range). The remote is water resistant and does volume control, skip forward and backward as well as fast forward/reverse WITHIN the song. It also will pause and has an energy saving feature when paused for a bit. And very exciting, the receiver that plugs into the ipod will work with the new two way remote that is being released soon (allowing you to see the title and artist of each song on the new remote with an LCD screen). Great product at a great price (and comes in white or black to match your ipod).
If you are looking for a hardware RAID card (like I was)then don't get this card. If you want an entry level software RAID card to use with Windows only then this card is fine
Most everything that has already been written is true. The iPod is simply the best working, coolest looking gadget in the world. It works perfectly and as far as syncing up with PC's - I have had no troubles using USB 2.0. Also about not being able to upload songs to other computers...that is UNTRUE! All you have to do is plug in the iPod to the computer you want to upload to and go to -my computer- and open the directory for the removable disk that is the iPod and then open the -data- and then the -music-folder and you can move all the songs you want. The only drawback is that you are going by filename and so finding what you want can be hard...to fix this you can just go to the windows -find files and folders- feature and search in the removable disk for the artist or song title and you will get the hit that you can then drag to any folder on the computer.I bought a Nomad Zen befroe my iPod and it broke in two days so I brought it back and exchanged for the iPod...the best move I ever made. I have it hooked up to my car stereo and bought the cable to connect it to any stereo with RCA inputs.My only complaints:1) The earbuds sound good but are uncomfortable.2) The battery life could be longer.3) I wish you could manage playlists better from the iPod itself.Go buy one now!
I purchased 15ft Coax SVGA from Amazon.com. Upon receipt of the cable, it was amazing to notice that it was bad item. Called customer service of the selling company and within 5 days I received replacement with pre-paid postage for returning the bad item. New cable works like champ.
After tinkering around with this product and trying almost everything recommended by tech support, it still does not perform at USB 2 speeds. I am trying to use an external CD-RW drive with this card. I have tested the drive on other computers that have USB2.0 ports and it works without any problems, but when I use it with this card I only get a speed of 7x when the drive should be working at 16x. Also, no where on this website does it mention an external power supply you might need, the only place it is mentioned is in small print on the installation manual. The power supply will set you back another 17 USD and is next to useless. Overall it is a very poorly designed product that needs more refinement.
I have been using an earlier version of these phones for several years while mixing live performances, the newer version has slightly better perfromance and has a much better padding arrangement on the underside of the headband. The main downside to the newer version is that the headband does not maintain the flanges at the ends of the headband which allowed for 1-handed adjustment of the earcup locations. Still, this is relatively minor and the newer phones are still a great performer.While not technically the best item out there, I have found them to be an excellent, low cost tool for adjusting the equalizers on microphones and individual instruments using a 32-channel Allen and Heath Mixer.The frequency response and overall distortion levels are adequate for these purposes, and they are comfortable enough for extended wear (even though I do not wear them continuously). I find that the attenuation of sound from the house system is sufficent that I can hear what what I am working on without it being "drowned out".The last point I will make is that I have not had any mechanical problems with the units I have been using.A good choice for those who do live audio mixing for small clubs, churches, and parties with live bands. A good deal for the money.
I bought this player to watch documentaries, movies and video content and I've not been disappointed. The video is incredibly smooth and sharp, just like watching a video at home on your tv. The sound is great. The software for video conversion is not entirely effective on decoded video but 3rd party software is available that might work better (especially for dvd movies). You can even use windows explorer to edit the player's content.Great purchase; hours of entertainment; incredible battery life and there is even a digital recorder and built in microphone.
This machine is perfect for the second TV in the bedroom. Yes, the remote could have been laid out better, but once you're familiar with it it's fine.
I have it at home & work as well! It works great and I am happy with it. I highly recomend it.
just place the camera in the dock and instantly download pics to computer for printing and keeps the batteries charged. doesn't get much easiler than that!
The on/off button did not work. The button was lit 100% of the time. Pushing the button caused it to blink a few times - that's all it did. The only way to power the drive on or off was to pull the power cable. What a piece of junk. I have three other external hard drives that I assembeled myself from hard drives and external enclosures. They all work fine.
Setup and use of this external drive couldn't be simpler. Plug it in and go to work. As you can see from the picture of it, the footprint is small and styling is appealing. What you can't tell from the picture is that the yellow stripe down the front is actually a light that pulses slowly when the drive is in use. Kinda cool.All in all a handsome, easy, functional drive that I recommend.
If you need a portable printer this is a great choice. It's very light weight and the picture quality is good. You can print different size photos, print on transparencies (which I have not tired) and print watermarks. My only complaint is that the power adaptor and power cord do not stay together. If I move the cords or bump into them they often come apart. I'm not sure if this is a problem for this model or it's just my printer. I'm looking into it.
Like the other reviewer said, the speakers are cheesy, but I was hoping that the adapter would be of use in other ways. Unfortunately, their plug will pretty much fit only their own product.
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.
I like the camera overall - you get good zoom, it is light enough (without either the fit-in-pocket feel or sticker shock of sub-compacts), its user interface is intuitive, its reviewing features are great, it offers the capability to take super short movies with sound if the muse strikes you. The controls are mostly automatic, which is good for a beginning digital camera enthusiast. There are several different modes of operation - I find the sports mode useful when taking pictures from a moving car.But here is the bad news - if you want to take night time pictures, this camera is terrible. I have missed out capturing some very camera-worthy moments at night when the photos have come out really bad. The trouble is the slightest shake ruins the night time picture.
This is my first DVD player, and overall I'm very pleased with it. My audio CD's sound so much better than they did on my old CD player. CD's that used to skip now play perfectly.The quality of the video is beautiful. I used a an S-video cable to connect the DVD player to my TV. I have never before seen such a sharp, clear, and crisp picture on my TV.The machine has a beautiful, sleek appearance.What I don't like about this unit is the remote control. The main buttons are very tiny, so it's awkward to do basic functions such as play, pause, and skip. The owner's manual is also not user-friendly -- very small print and difficult to understand.Without the shortcomings of the remote control and the owner's manual, I would rate this DVD player 5 stars.
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!
I have this card (Netgear MA311) installed in dual-bootable computer, which runs either Windows 2000 Professional, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0. Works well under both operating systems. Originally I was using it with Netgear MR814 router, later replaced it [the router] with 2WIRE 1701HG Gateway, provided with SBC Yahoo! DSL connection. Can't complain about anything.
This is not 8 gauge wire. I have 10 gauge wire that is twice as thick. This is borderline 12 gauge wire encased in a very thick jacket. I would not recommend this wire.
I am using this A/B switch box to allow one laptop to toggle between two different external monitors (at different locations in my office). The unit works exactly as desired with no discernable degradation in video quality.
Easy to install. Works seamlessly. Great reception even when placed behind other electronics and metal building supports. No heat problems or other issues. You get what you pay for.
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.
WHEN I BOUGHT MY PALM Z22 IT WAS TO REPLACE AN OLDER MORE CUMBERSOME PALM PILOT THAT I HAD FOR YEARS AND YEARS. I FIND THAT I CAN CARRY THE NEW ONE IN ANY PURSE OR JUST IN MY POCKET. THE ONLY PROBLEM I FIND IS THAT THE WRITING IS SO SMALL. I USE IT FOR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE. I WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT IT.SINCERELY,PATRICIA SARKA
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.
My Epson C80 is agout four years old. I have used it for printing photographs and color graphics, but it's a home use printer and I do these tasks about once every two weeks at the most. My computer system is a Gateway with a pentium 4 and I've had absolutely NO issues with the computer. The Epson is another story. The first couple of years it wouldn't talk to the computer. Several times I was forced to remove the software and reinstall. Within the last six months, the color is skewed. I've followed all the recommended processes to get it right and now I get no color and the black is horizontally intermittent. I contacted Epson technical service and the response I got was this . . . [buy a new printer. It will cost more to fix it than to buy new.]. So here I sit with $65 worth of ink for this printer and Epson tells me to buy another one. I'm so aggravated I'm about to go back to a dot matrix and get my photos printed elsewhere. I will not purchase another Epson product.
I ordered this device so I could toggle the sound between my PC and my XBOX 360 as I have them both sitting at my desk. It works fine for the PC. I have tested all the ports and all my cables, and they work fine. When I plug in the XBOX, I get the red light on the cable indicating that a link is established, but no sound at all. I have tried jiggling the switch and have tested all cables. Not sure what else I can do but return the product. I see other reviews on here where people have got their XBOX to work fine with this toggle...mine does not.
It has some great things: an awesome super macro mode, great 12x zoom, but also some annoying little factors: icky aut-focus and difficult manual focus, tiny and not clear LCD, horrible fake viewfinder.I got really annoyed, especially when taking macro pics because the LCD made it look as if the picture was in focus, but when I uploaded the pic, it wasn't in focus at all! Maybe it's just because I'm not a great photographer?Overall, its a nice cheap camera for amateurs...but maybe there are better choices.
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'm very happy with these speakers. They are powerful and very clear. The sound is great when I play games, watch movies, and especially when I play my music loud.
I purchased the Linksys WRT54GP2 to set up a wireless network at home for 2 desktops and 1 laptop. In addition, I wanted to use the phone ports with Vonage service. The router was very easy to set up with the instructions provided. Even setting up the wireless security options was easy. I've had my system up and running for 4 weeks now. The new Internet phone service and network operation is working great.
having never owned an i-pod before I am blown away by my 30 gig video pod! It has allowed me to get in touch with music I haven't listened to in years, since I can carry my entire music collection with me whenever I go. Ease of use and functionality is great. I haven't really tried to watch a video on it yet, so I don't have an opinion on that. I will say that I am not that impressed with the ear buds. They are simply ok. Bass response could be better that is for sure. And they could be more comfortable. Overall, this is an awesome product, and I highly recommend it.
I love my shuffle. I recieved it for my birthday and immediately feel in love with it. I loaded 200 of my songs. I know many people say that it doesnt fit many songs but honestly no one listens to the 1000 songs on their ipod. I have around 900 on my Itunes library but was easily able to pick 250 of my favorites. Its so small and have an awesome clip function. I use it when I workout at the gym but I might need different headphones for using it at the gym. Overall though 5 STARS. Awesome gadget cant wait to see what they do for generation 3!!!
I needed to replace a unit that had died. I decided to stay with 5.1 technology so I bought a fairly low end item. The unit performs well - it sounds big. I find it easier to program and use than the Pioneer unit it replaced. I was surprised to find it does not have a switched outlet so I have to manually turn on the enclosure cooling fan; an irritation. The more expensive Onkyo unit have switched outlets. I never looked into the documentation deeply enuf to note the lack of a switched outlet, I thought all decent receivers had one.
I bought this amp as a replacement for the one that broke. I really enjoy this amp, plenty of hookups with a lot of functionality. Pros: Loud, Two channels, Built in EQ sounds good, over all great system. Cons: No surround sound, that about it.
I foolishly purchased an offbrand imaging drum and had nothing but grief! Never again. Only HP product!
Received this item quick, was packaged well.Speed improvement in both OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 Ultimate. Great RAM for half the price of the Apple RAM. Highly recommend it.
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 purchased a Ford Oval Logo CD/DVD Visor Organizer and it is a good product, with the right amount of storage space.It fits well on the visor and I use it on the driver's side visor.With the visor in the up position, I am able to use the attach straps as a pen holder and this works. In short, I like the product
This product is defective! It doesn't work and there's absolutely no guaranty process to take care of this.We bought this product in Dec 07 and after 1 month of using it very sporadically it froze! There was nothing we could do to get it back on.Took it to the store and got it replaced just fine.New unit froze in less than a month later! Store refuses to replace it and sent us to the manufacturer. Manufacturer doesn't provide a process to replace this piece of garbage!If you are in the market for something like this, pass on this garbage! You will be sorry if you don't.By the way, there's no way to take the battery out and reset it. You are out of options on this garbage! Please, please pass on this.Thanks for your patience. Good luck on your search!
Works as advertised. I use it to transfer data between my notebook and my desktop computers.I have never had any problem.
Great product. I am using this device with a notebook computer and a portable antenna to check out the quality of the new ATSC digital off the air signals at folks houses who are interested in putting up an antenna to get the local stations in Hi Def. It makes for a very portable signal test setup since it has a signal meter page.
UPDATE: Quote from L. Spake..."Canon would love you buy their tanks every time they go low, but you can refill them yourself; but you must turn off the print monitor because the printer thinks it's tanks are empty even though you've refilled them.Do it this way: 1) go to "maintenance" tab on print properties 2) select "View Printer Status" from the bottom 3) Click "Option" and deselect "Enable Status Monitor" -- That Simple!"I'm happy to say, it works!My printer prints again! In colour, no less! Thank-you L. Spake. I would definately now like to change my rating to 4 stars. (Anyone have any idea how I do that on the edit screen?).I still have a beef with Canon's decision to have the ink monitor cease all printing, simply because it perceives the ink cartridges are low, but at least I now know how do deal with it. ^_^My original review continues below.The MP530 scans great. I've no complaint there.It prints great; when it decides to.I've had this multifunction for many months now (6, 8?) and rarely use it to print. I bought it to replace my old HP printer and even older OpticPro scanner. Reviews were favourable, and they even mentioned it was the most cost effective printer when it came to ink (in terms of cost/page). Ink cartridges were separate, so I'd only need to replace the low ones. (Something I loathed about the HP, having all the colour inks in a single cartridge.)What a load of BS.I've probably printed less than 100 sheets of b&w; text in all the time I've had it. I may have made 3 or 4 colour pages when it was new, for fun, but that's about it. As near as I can tell, the ink cartridges have a chip, or a timer on them or something. From the moment the first dreaded "Low Ink" warning popped up for one colour cartridge, to all five of them being "low" was less than a month. After the first warning, I can say with 100% certainty, that I never printed anything but b&w; text. Now all five cartridges are "empty" and it won't print anything. The last page it printed came out beautiful, with crisp, dark text. It didn't seem low to me. The HP would at least show subsequent pages, after the initial "low ink" warning, definitely running out of ink; but not before I could get another 5-10 pages out.Now rather than buying any new ink, I'm tempted to put the money for ink towards buying a colour laser.I'm especially ticked about this because initially I really liked the MP530. Having separate ink cartridges makes alot of sense. Now I just get the feeling that the folks who engineered the MP530 were thinking about the customer, whereas the pinheads who developed the cartridges and or drivers were thinking about the corporate coffers.(Please IGNORE my original conclusion: "Sad to say, but avoid this turkey.")UPDATE: Highly Recommended, but be sure to disable the low ink monitor as discussed at the beginning.
Well, just read the reviews, everyone can't be wrong excluding human error, this is a great device. Far superior than any other PC based speaker-phone I have tried. You get everything you would expect; clear sound; very good distance on the mics; compact size; good looking.I'm a computer guy by trade and by nature I dig deep into all gads and this one has my 5 stars.It cost a little over $100.00, but for the quality (one life to live) it is well worth it.
Bought this for an older laptop that can't run a USB wireless. Installed the software, installed the card, connected to the internet. What more could you ask for? Speed and range is normal for what the card is.
This card helped so much in my digital camera! The price was great and it arrived very quickly. If you need extra memory this is the way to go.
After I took delivery of my $500 Denon AKDL1 Cat-5 uber-cable, Al Gore was mysteriously drawn to my home, where he pronounced that Global Warming had been suspended in my vicinity.Yes, I had perfect weather: no flooding, no tornadoes, the exact amount of rain necessary, and he pronounced sea levels exactly right and that they were not going to rise within five miles of my house.Additionally, my cars began achieving 200 mpg and I didn't even need gasoline. I was able to put three grams of cat litter into the tank and drive forever.What's more, the atmosphere inside my home became 93% oxygen and virtually no carbon dioxide. In fact, I now exhale oxygen.One heck of a cable.Didn't notice any improvement in audio quality though.The $800 Apple iCable is clearly superior.
If you do any type of restoration or software transfer, you need one of these. I can't tell you how many times this lttle gadget has come in handy. It's a Must Have.
I bought the Dual 3-way because of some of the reviews I have seen. I was willing to spend more on something a lot more higher end, but for out side why? I was very shocked when I wired them up. I play a wide range of music and the out put was good. The speakers put out some lows and the highs are good. The mids are a little over powering, but they are out door speakers and they are not a $200 set of speakers. What was really shocking is no matter where I am in my back yard, I still hear the music and the sound-high, lows, and mids didn't change. I do a lot of car audio and the one thing about car audio is the speaker placement (imigaging)Placing a set of speakers to where you get the full sound range without sound drop-off and not knowing where the sound is coming from. Placing the Dual's somewhat in the middle of my yard high up in the air (over a door way) and spaced apart about 10 to 15 feet. Walking around in my yard and I hear the music, but can't tell where the sound is coming from. Even with the mids being a little over powering and not being a high-end set of speakers. I still give the Dual 3-way 5 stars
Not really much to say about this product. It's simple and to the point. The switch works great for what it's intended for. Even though it's a plastic construction it seems to be solidly built.
I use this radio mostly as a free standing weather radio for vacation and camping trips. With all the included parts it also hooks up to an external power source, speaker and antenna for more power and range as a CB. I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality and performance. This CB/weather radio is easy to use and easy to move from vehicle to vehicle.
This joy stick is easy to setup and use. I would recommend this product highly to all ages.
I bought this CPU cooler for my budding gaming PC in May 2007 and it definitely does the job, even in tropical environments where the temps in my house during the day can easily top 30C (86F). I currently have an Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (2.2GHz)I get 40C at stock speeds it doesn't cross 44C with a stable overclock to 2.65GHz while doing 'typical' stuff like internet and documents. Obviously the temperatures will be a lot better in an air-conditioned environment, but I am very happy.Bes sure to use a wide gaming case. In my Thermaltake Armor Jr. case I only have about 2-3 cm clearance between the top of the HSF and the side panel. also get a nice high rpm 120mm fan as it is necessary (heat sink does not come with any fan; I am using a Thermaltake SmartFan with manual fan speed control).Use this on your AM2 or Core 2 Duo system. You won't regret it!
I plugged this into my laptop and recorded a sound file. There was a noticeable hum at the low end in the recording. Sent it back.
Bought this home theatre system a little over a year ago, but used it for about 10 months (because i was finishing the room I used it in). After about 9 months of use the front display went out. Upon contacting Samsung, they told me it would be $160 to fix that. About 2 weeks later the entire unit stopped working. Unfortunately even though I had only used it for 10 months, since I bought it over a year ago Samsung said there was nothing they could do to replace it. $160 to fix a system that was used less than a year and I only paid about $250 to begin with. Don't waste your money on this overgrown paperweight!
I really like Logitech mice, I have two wireless mice that I use with laptops. They work very well, and have never given me an issue. When I bought a KVM switch, I discovered that my old USB mouse on my desktop computer did not function well when I plugged in the USB-PS/2 adapter to the switch. I bought this mouse just to see if it improved, and it works perfectly with the switch...It's just a basic mouse, but that's all I needed. I really like it.
I received this as a Holiday gift recently and initially was very impressed. Cool design, and easy to install and use software. Music capacity is defintely skimpy, however. MP3 format takes up much more memory than WMA format, so it helps to search for music in WMA format. Even more helpful would be the upgrade, and frankly they should make it with the higher memory to start. Out of the box I would say the memory capacity can sometimes be closer to 30 minutes than 60 minutes. Biggest problem: after only a couple of weeks of using it, it died. No warning, it wasn't dropped. Everything appears to be fine except that no sound comes out of it. Tech support was very matter-of-fact about the problem as if it happened all the time and said they would authorize a replacement, though I have yet to get the paperwork that will allow me to send it back. Bottom line seems to be: good product with quality control problems!
After purchasing this product I was impressed on how quickly it had arrived at my home. The follow up on my satisfaction to the service I had received was also impressive.Thanks
Anyone looking to purchase these headphones should note: they were designed and advertised for DJ use specifically. And by DJ, I mean the live-performance variety, not the studio-technician variety.And, for DJs, these headphones are excellent.The actual physical configuration of the headphones is clearly designed for DJ use, with easily folding, individually rotating cups for single-side monitoring. They are also designed to rest close to the ear which, although it may make your ears hot and uncomfortable if you use them for prolonged home listening, is ideal for DJs because they effectively cancel noise up to extremely high volumes (I've used these in both a small party and club setting, and have found the non-electronic cancellation to be more than adequate for both).The actual sound styling is typical of Sony, with the quality generally reflecting the price. I listen to a variety of music through these: in addition to hip hop &amp; house for club use, i listen to various other electronica, various rock, lots of acoustic music and a ton of a capella. The headphones perform admirably in all cases. The bass is strong without being overbearing, the mids are balanced and the highs are clear without being ringy or piercing.Please note my initial admonition again, however: these headphones are designed for DJs. For your money, you can probably find a better set for home use by Sennheiser, or similar, which aren't geared torward performance/studio use. In addition, other reviewers are right: the headphones get uncomfortable after prolonged use (I found that after about 30 minutes to an hour of home use, I felt the need to take them off and massage my ears for a bit, as these fit tight and are a bit heavy). The only reason I would ever recommend against these for DJs is if you plan on spinning for an extraordinarily extended period of time, because they are slightly heavier than the v600s and the extra weight, while usually unnoticable, can become an issue if you're spinning upwards of five or six hours.
The card has some definite advantages for enjoying music, games and the like. The only disadvantage would be that it is not compatible with AC97 microphone and headphone jacks.Since I have a lowgrade videocard which i am planning to upgrade pretty soon I noticed there is a 15 percent increase in gaming as the card advertises. This is combined with an Athlon 3200+ 2 ghz processorCompared two games with this videocard Hellgate London and COD 4 there is definitely a performance increase in both games because Hellgate londonwould crash every other minute before the soundcard. In COD4 there is less system lockup and the bullets actually sound like real bullets.This is a rig with a 3 gigs of Ram and a 2 ghz processor so if you want to see some definite improvement running a outdated system buy a decent videocard for 150 and you will be gaming for awhile with the best sound for 80.00 dollars guaranteed.
This product does what it says it will do. It feels and looks well made with the only one exception. The outter plactic ring around the adjustable lens on mine broke years ago but it didn't affect my useing it or it's ability.It does what the higher priced ones will do but at a really great price! It really does a very good job at night and for distance. You can switch the extra light feature (for total darkness) on and off and really see the diffence. It's a lot of fun for summer night games and watching animals at night without them noticeing you. The Hand strap adjusts both in lenth and also moves around the lenses, for easy personal grip style.I've had mine for over 5 years already. The Battery lasts long, I haven't used it fifteen hours worth but the same battery is still working all this time! The battery/housing is easy to change without tools and fits snugly/ejects easily.The Picture is admitidly grainey but considering the absince of light still seems very impressive and clear. I think you'd have to shell out much much more to see much better than this. This brand has seven models and this is the entry level one the rest of the line are above $1,000 and cap out at $4,500.
The gray card is 100% required for taking pictures in artificial light. Haven't used the black/white cards yet but hope to soon.
I have this antenna installed in my attic and have been using it for almost two years now. Had it been on the roof I probably could have done fine with the DB4, but I got the DB8 to compensate for signal loss. That way I don't have wo worry about the weather affecting it, didn't have to climb on the roof, and there is no unsightly metal contraption sitting on top of my house. My signal is at or near 100% on every channel in my area, the farthest of which are 55 miles away. I chose this antenna because of it's wide receiving angle, as all of the tv stations in my area are located in two different cities. After all was said and done, I couldn't ask for better results. I rarely have any problems with reception and the picture quality on HD channels is magnificent (HD programming over the air is much higher quality than cable or satellite because unlike those (paid) services, the signal isn't compressed).What I really must emphasize is that I didn't get my results by just buying an antenna and throwing it up there. I did a lot of research beforehand to choose my antenna(antennaweb.org is invaluable) and installing it took a lot of trial and error. Radio signals are tricky to work with in any scenario, especially where I put it in the attic. If you want to attempt the same thing, here are some useful things I learned in the process:-Find out where the broadcasters in your area are located and use a compass to point your antenna in the right direction. Antennaweb.org will give you the exact distances and compass headings. You will probably have to do some fine-tuning after you have it hooked up.-Put it in the part of the attic that is closest to the source and has the fewest obstructions. It's hard to pick up channels when the rest of your house is in the way.-Mount it to the ceiling of the attic as high up as possible. This made a huge difference for me.-Don't cheap out on the coaxial cable; expecially if you have to run it a long distance before it gets to your tv. Use quad-sheilded RG6. A good amplifier is also important. I used the Winegard AP-8700.If you have lots of tall trees surrounding your house you are basically out of luck. Either get cable ,cut down your trees, or mount the antenna on a really tall pole or something. Don't buy an antenna and then complain when it doesn't perform a physics-defying miracle.
I bought this a year ago. It sucks. I cant take any pictures inside even with bright light. It looks like I'm in a cave. It was cheap for a reason. Do not buy this camera. I cant even get the mp3 function to work.
I think this is a good product that seems well made. I wanted to get rid of the jewel cases for my c.d. collection, but keep the inserts for the artwork and the lyrics. It doesn't fold completely flat on a table, but that doesn't bother me as it mostly gets used in my vehicle.
Needed a new card for a trip so as to NOT run out of cards or space. This is the card i use in a 1, 2 and 4 gb and they all work as expected!
From the time the set arrived (on time and in fine condition) it was easy to set-up and use. I am delighted with the built in ATSC tuner and elegant simple design of the trim set itself. Like many shoppers I have been carefully comparing my purchase to other advertised TV's and such for 3 weeks since. It's still the best deal I can find anywhere!
I grew tired of feeding expensive ink to my epson ink jet printer and thought I would save money with a laser printer (most of my print needs are b&w; anyway). The Brother HL-1440 fit the bill from a price perspective. There is an HP in this price range also, but does not get good reviews.Text quality is excellent, to my naked eye. It's as good as the HP's at my office. Graphics are not as good, but if I want to print graphics I'll just use the ink jet instead.Adding additional memory is easy and [affordable]. I added another 32MB for less than twenty bucks.I've had the printer for about 2 months, with moderate use. I've had none of the line problems that some others had. A few jams, but nothing out of the ordinary. I had no problems with installation. I have it connected to an XP computer and also use it on a WMe computer via the network. The installation disk is idiot proof - there are little videos that show you everything you need to do.The only fault is the power requirement. I don't know if this is true of all lasers (I know they all use a lot of power). This printer pulls nearly 8 amps when the fuser heats up. The fuser heats during warm-up or when it prints a page. Unfortunately this causes temporary power drain, making all lights on the circuit dim or flicker. I solved it by running another circuit into the room, but that wasn't an expense I planned for when I bought this inexpensive printer.So ... if you've got a 15 amp circuit doing heavy duty, you may want to consider a different,lower amp printer, even if it costs more, unless you don't mind the occasional light flicker. I should note that the printer powers down quickly when not in use, and there is no flicker while it's in sleep mode.
I ordered this product at the beginning of Sept and it's already broken at the beginning of October. And it's just past the 30 day return limit so I'm stuck with broken headphones......
Recently, I was able to successfully receive the product item.I will be happy to want to use again. Thank you.
sounds great. small so it can be hidden but rattles my medium size living room. lfe input. purchased with denon 1612. no complaints
Per the Manfrotto web page this is Manfrottos heaviest duty photo tripod.I bought mine from a used listing on Amazon so saved substantially on the cost. The version received was silver finish rather than the listed black but I prefer the silver anyway.Construction is precision such as there is no noticeable slop in the geared center column when raised whether the lock is tightened down or not. No visible or feelable slop in the leg hinges either. All in all an impressive tripod but heavy enough so it is not what I would call a readily portable unit.
I knew the kit lens was pretty much garbage so I decided to take that extra $70 and put it towards a decent walk around lens instead when I bought my Rebel XT. Actually I put that extra money towards the 50mm 1.8 prime lens which is excellent for it price.The 28-135 IS feels solid on the camera, moreso if you have the optional battery grip. Focus is almost instantaneous and totally silent. IS is worth the extra money if you tend to shoot landscapes and such, but since I mainly photgraph people and other moving objects (my daughter) the IS doesn't really help that much in low light.As others have stated, the IS only helps compensate for the shooters movement, not the subject you are shooting. so if you are shooting a 1 year old in low light with IS on at 1/20 shutter, chances are that it will not be sharp. Nevertheless, I think the IS is well worth the added cost. The lens is a great first and walkaround lens for most amatuer photographers.Just this week I grabbed my bag which was mistakenly left open and my 28-135 IS came flying out and landed on the hardwood floor. I wasnt happy at that moment, however I tried the lens out by snaping a bunch of pictures and it still looks perfect. Something to be said about its durability as well.
The concept of a wireless IR keyboard that can work with multiple PDAs, as well as Pocket PC & Smart Phones is great. But the execution by Targus is poor, especially if you don't have a popular PDA model that is approved.Unfortunately, I found my Pocket PC Phone is "pending" approval - and so are dozens of other models. (But when you first see this in a store, you see "compatible with most PDAs..." and how are you supposed to know differently?) Although this keyboard may support most PDAs in terms of quantity, it actually may not support most "models" of PDAs. [. . .] I've contacted Customer Support 3x's over the past two weeks on a number of matters, as outlined below, and get no solutions or answers, just form responses. In particular, they cannot let me know when my PDA will be approved. However, even if your model is approved, there are some things you should know.One item that drew me to this keyboard are pictures of it operating a PDA sideways. For taking notes in meetings, this can be very useful. Some reviews even indicated that the sideways software was included. Don't be fooled like I was. Not only is sideways software not included, but Targus does not indicate 3rd party vendors on their website, nor will customer service recommend what to use. The sideways software I tried, Nyditot, had conflicts and wasted hours of my time. Customer support alerted me to the small asterisk and print that referred to their picture of a PDA sideways on their keyboard that says "3rd Party Software Required." OK, if they can't provide you with a trial version, can't they at least let you know what sideways software may work with it - if anything does?Problems that I encountered follow: 1) The back-light doesn't come back on when a key is pressed. Instead, the screen must frequently be touched or backlight set always on. 2)The "Task & Find" button on the far left - one of the most potentially useful features - has a conflict and does not work. 3) It is always necessary to "enable" or "disable" the keyboard software and you MUST select "disable" before taking the PDA off the keyboard. Otherwise, it can freeze your PDA. If you forget this, and take your PDA without your keyboard perhaps to lunch, the only way you might be able to unfreeze your PDA is to do a hard reset. 4) The keyboard software pops up on the PDA from time to time, for no reason. Granted, some of the issues above may be limited to non-approved PDAs, but I doubt all are.Finally, regardless of whether your PDA is approved, the keyboard layout has certain faults, as pointed out by one or two others. In particular:1) The space bars are badly located and too small.2) There are no cursor keys3) Although there is a "mouse" of sorts, because it is a little awkward to use, there should at least be at least two dedicated cursor keys (left/right) & with Fn (Up/down).4) The backspace key is small and awkwardly placed.5) No Page Down & Up keys.6) No Home and End keysThe product manager for the Wireless IR Keyboard dropped the ball on what could have been a "must have" product for PDAs & PocketPCs. I especially believe the advertising on the packaging is deceptive regarding the use of its stated compatibility with "Most" PDAs.. and the picture of a sideways PDA on the keyboard is very misleading. You can get a much better price on this keyboard here at Amazon than in the stores, but be sure to consider the issues. Personally, I'm returning mine and believe this device needs to be improved- or another vendor will have something better. I'm very disappointed in Targus, not only due to poor customer support, but in rushing a product out before being ready and making deceptive claims.
We purchased 3 of the SVAT AUTOLOCK200 Auto Steering Wheel Security Lock's for our trucks. These locks are terrific. They are well made, they are easy to use and the key lock system makes these locks near impossible for any thief to unlock, especially in a short period of time. The price was reasonable and the delivery was as expected.
Needed one, found one and ordered it. Received it in very short order. Plugged it into desktop and iPAQ and did everything I expected from it. Good service-good product and next time I need something I will look here first!
these headphones are simple, hold their place, and sound crisp. The only downfall is they are not adjustable for smaller ears or flexible to fit around different shaped ears.
This camera neck strap lived up to the promotional ad. It does reduce the weight of the camera and the cushioned strap is very comfortable. I would recommend this strap to anyone who is seeking to have a more comfortable experience with their camera hanging around their neck for 8 hours a day.
Have not been able to successfully burn a DVD on my drive. Firmware is up to date. Have tried burning on 3 different drives and neither of them succeed. Will not purchase these ever again.
Infinity Reference and Kappa car speakers are the only brand/models I ever buy for moblie audio and for special projects like Sealed Lead Acid battery powered MP3 player boomboxes with small subwoofers.You will not be disapointed with infinity!
the seller shipped the cd player very fast,everything works great on the cd player tyvm
They are every bit as good as the old headphones and I like the black color over the white ones i had.
It holds the Coby DVD player just fine. That's what I bought it for. It does the job. Good protection for the equipment. I'm sorry that this review isn't exciting.
This was the best price anywhere for this great Canon Camera. The delivery was quick and all was in order.
What was Garmin thinking when they changed the mounting from the c300 series to the c500 series,instead of a secure mount that holds the unit in place.They added a ball and socket mount that literally gives absolutely no support to the unit.Go over a bump and unit will tilt downward.go over another bump and it moves to one side.another bump and it leans all the way forward almost facing the car floor.My unit in my old C340 never moved by itself,Garmin needs to rethink this mount and send buyers a new one that secures the unit.otherwise unit is great.For some reason i cannot downlaod POIs like i did in my c340.The blue tooth is great,I have no need for a MP3 Player as its easier just to put in a CD.And you can only program it to make one stop on your way to your final destination,inexcusable for a unit at this price.For those who no doubt will disagree with my opinion of the awful ball and socket window mount.Wait a moth or go over some heavy bumps and then tell me what you think.
I generally do not review products but this copy needs an alert to consumers. Does not record most videos and when it does the picture quality is grainy. Will not read a picture that has over 8gb. As MP3 player, it is ok but why spend so much for a bulky Mp3 player when you can buy one less that 30 bucks. I own one and willing to give it away if recepient will pay for shipping. Useless useless useless. Buyer be aware.
The reason I love this printer is because of its ease of use, and that's due to it's number one feature - TV output. I've had a tendency in the past to neglect photo printing because once I get our pictures onto my computer, I want to fiddle with them endlessly to "improve" them before I print them out. In the end I never do get around to it. Now we'll come home from a day of photo shooting, look at our pics on the TV and print out the good ones - then I can touch up the photos that need it at my leisure. And if I am too lazy to even do that, it's simple enough for someone else to take over, meaning it's much more likely to get done. It was great coming back from a Hawaiian vacation with my family and printing out pictures that day for them to take home!This printer doesn't get 5 stars because of photo quality vs. cost of goods. You can get the printing packs for half a buck per photo, but professional printing will cost less. The photos from pros will usually look better too. While this is a dye sublimation printer, it only uses three colors of ink, so better inkjets, dye-subs and professional prints will have better colors than this machine. Based purely on tech specs this one should beat out most of the cheaper inkjets (including other stand alone photo printers in the same price range) but I haven't seen any side-by-side comparisons. On the plus side, the Sony does "print" a transparent layer over the picture that'll keep it from fading for quite a while. As for my personal opinion of the printouts (as a casual pic taker with a Canon SD500), I would give them an A-/B+. The colors could be a bit more vibrant, but I have also been surprised by just how much they will pop in a good pic. Ultimately however I feel that the convenience of having everyone sitting on the couch and picking out the photos they want through the television means the minor cost/quality issue becomes inconsequential, because without that convenience those pictures might never see the light of day in any form.Overall I would recommend this unit to friends who do casual printing and want something that is very simple to use. I've even considered sending one to my mother for Christmas. While the interface as a whole is perhaps not quite as intuitive to use as an ipod, anyone who isn't scared by a cellphone or basic computer use should be able to handle it easily. It's also flexible, taking a variety of card formats and providing different options for choosing the pictures you want to print - though I would be surprised if you ever used anything but the TV out. And ultimately I think that anyone who gets it will be printing more photos than before.Finally, a couple of notes for those who decide to take the plunge. Don't count on finding the 3.5x5 paper easily, I haven't seen it anywhere. ALL of the 4x6 paper is "postcard paper" - I was a bit confused at first looking for "normal" 4x6 packs. The paper has tear-off edges on the left and right - it's micro-perforated so you wont get any rough edges, but it's a bit of a pain to tear off without "fingerprinting" or creasing the photo. Enjoy!
They are excellent for this low price. The best choice I think.But I have a little problem with the cable. It's asimetric, so when you use to run or only walk, I hear the "touch" with my T-Shirt or Jacket in my ear and eventually the put out. It's a little difficult (for me) to put in my ears good and comfortable, because usually the put out.
I am a photographer. I know what a camera should do. I own many. I bought the Minolta, because of its size. I wanted something to fit into my pockets basicly for snap shots. I have had this camera for a little over a year. I have had problems since the begining. The lens cover stopped working after about a month with the camera. I sent it in and it was fixed under warrenty promptly. A few weeks later it broke again, this time in the down position. I never bothered getting it fixed since I could still use the camera. Lately the camera turns on but no image will show up and I will not be able to turn it off. I take the battery out and sometimes it will work other times not. Since it is no longer on warrenty I am dealing with the problem and looking for another camera. To put money into fixing a bad camera does not make any sense. The camera took fine photos, was easy to use, extemly slow lag time taking pictures, and the reliablity is non exsistent. I paid almost $400 and expect the camera to work better then it did. The lens cover is just a bad design. I will bet Minolta is fixing this camera a lot. Any one want a Xt that doesnt work?
Excellent quality, excellent sound and clarity.Mounting them is a no brainer which is good because the instructions are lame and they give you extra parts? for which they have no instructions or suggestions at all.Typical Chinese approach to marketing. Build a good product, butcher the english translation and assume the buyer will figure it out. Almost called the importer/distributor since they are in my area but figured they probably don't give a hoot anyway.
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!
Seems like such a great idea... but my icydoc burned out after one year.And even when it was working, screwing each sata into the sled before inserting it in the housing defeats the purpose. I'm going to try one of the sata docks this time.
In fall of 2006 I paid $1150 at Best Buy very excited about the new technology. I also thought at the time like televisions of the past, it may last more then 3 years. Or that it could be fixed if it broke. After the second year the power board acted up. The tv blinked on and off instructions said it over heated. It resolved itself a few months later, but the warranty ended 6 months prior. Keep in mind I have the best Monster Surge protector. It had the features and benefits before broadcast went digital. I was waiting for broadcast tech to catch up to my LCD TV. 2008 TV goes digital, I got 18 months of HDMI television and the power board burned out. Dead. I took it to Stanton Repairs, self proclaimed the honest guys who fix TVs. 2 weeks later these guys are stumped. It can not be fixed. I am shocked. A TV has such a short life span? I am a fan of Samsung but they don't stand behind their product. The disclaimer I got from customer service said in 2006, the technology was so new we gave you 90 days plus one year parts and labor. After 3 years of normal home use, Samsung had no idea what would fail. Stanton had my TV for 2 weeks with no phone calls or no news. I was told maybe 1 day, 2 days, 5 days. 2 weeks later I got the phone call. Buy a new TV. I will never ever buy a Samsung LCD TV.
All this product does is makes noise like a vacuum cleaner but was a waste of my money, total waste.
These are a little bigger and more comfortable than the panasonic which otherwise are nearly identical - I bought both and will be returning the panasonics
I purchased this actually somewhere else, but anyways this is a replacement for my 4 year old Dell. My original drive died probably from too much vibration. I love for the fact that is has "DuraStep Ramp(tm)" which parks the head during sudden movements, since I'm always on the go. This drive is so much more quite than my previous one, but it does get somewhat warm.
The Belkin Cushtop is perfect for me and my needs. Due to health changes, I need to sit for long periods with my laptop on my lap. I tried pillows, towels and even potholders. I found the Cushtop and am delighted. It's comfortable, keeps my legs from the heat, doesn't slide and has a place to store things when done. I love it. Plus I got a great price from Amazon so thanks to you as well.
This is a great little camera. If you are looking for a small camera that you can fit in your pocket this is it! It starts up super fast and is ready to shoot in less than 2 seconds. The battery lasts a long time and it even has an "AUTO" mode so you can let the camera do the thinking. You can spend much more on an SLR camera (they are the big cameras you see around peoples necks) and they are better, or so the people who have forked over the cash for one say but do you really want to walk around looking like a Japanese tourist? If you want a camera that is not a nuisance to carry that takes super good pictures this is it. Did I mention it takes video with sound to boot!P.S. For about $30 more I would recommend you get an extra battery, a leather case and a 1Giga bite SD memory card. You can find this on that big auction site (you know the one).
I bought this , evrything worked fine... the software, the keychain, but the disk is not formatted and it never allowed to upload photos. When i called the customer care they told they will exchange with a new one. But return shipping charge is of my own cost. Again the new one may have the same problem and i dint want to waste my money any more. Dont take risk! It may work fine, if not..... its waste!
These speakers sound amazing and are very well made I expect to get many year out of them. I'm not one for long and technical reviews so thats it they are really really good...
Personally, when looking for a pair of new headphones, they have to be closed (no sound escapes) because the whole point of headphones is that you are the only one listening to your music. The Sony MDR-CD570 headphones are not only closed but they have great sound quality (nice, tight bass) and are extremely comfortable. If you're into hip-hop, you should listen to the track &quot;Find A Way&quot; by A Tribe Called Quest with the 570's on. This track has some of the lowest bass i've ever heard, and it sounds superb. Much better than the critically acclaimed Grado SR-60's that I returned partly because of the sound leakage and partly because of the lack of good bass definition. If you get a chance to purchase the Sony MDR-CD570's, don't think twice about it. These cans have it all, comfort, no sound leakage, and most importantly, sound quality.
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.
This a great turntable that tracks beautify. Its only flaw for me is that it does not lift up at the end of the record; probably designed that way for JD's, since it also plays backwards. I replaced a 30 year old Dual 704 direct drive turntable; this is better and without the quirks. I have owned the AT-PL 120 about month and was going to replace the cartridge with a Shure M97XE, but for records from the mid 60's and before I haven't needed to. It plays those scratched old records like the Dual never would. The motor has great torque.
I am really liking these headphones. The only downside is that they tend to cause my glasses to sit on my face oddly and I need to take the time to adjust the glasses after I've put the headphones on. Otherwise the sound is great. If you wear glasses just be aware that you might have an issue.
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.
Excellent article, fulfills my expectations of purchase. I bought it for a picture frame to complement digital worked perfectly, I hope to fill it with photos to post.
I never had a problem with this type of DVD. I experienced problem with other brands names, like TDK and HP, making copies from my PC but no problems with Verbatim. For now they get 5-star from me.
This product would not charge my DSLite like is was said to do.I would not recommend buying chargers online.
got it so i could plug the ipod in. im sure there are better systems but for the money you can't beat it.
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 read a review of this item at CNET.com about your total price of $69.99 including shipping but I am yet to see one in this website or that of egghead.com.
After reading reviews on many different types and brands of stylus, I opted to spend a little more and purchase the BoxWave Capacitive iPad Styra. The BoxWave Capacitive iPad Styra works as advertised. The pen has worked very well and the touchscreen "feedback" is as good as, if not better, than using a finger (without the smudge). This was an excellent purchase.
I purchased this mouse MX 400 in the spring of 2007 and it still works perfect as of 2011. The finish has held up well.
I recently purchased this camera and have found it to perform very well. I have digital versions of my brothers wedding photographs that were taken on a digital SLR and the images that I've taken, in similar light conditions, with the NV10 are actually superior in quality. It is true that in low light conditions when you do not use a flash and shoot at high ISO speeds there is increased grain / noise in the image but that is true for most compact digital cameras. I'm of the opinion that if you shoot a lot of low light photographs you should use a tripod and shoot at low ISO's with this camera for excellent results. There are plenty of more technical reviews of this cameras performance on the web and I encourage you to seek them out. For a very compact camera, this one really has a lot of flexibility and the user interface is intuitive and a pleasure to use.
Ricoh's newest addition to the MediaMaster family is atop-of-the-line performer, exhibiting excellent read, write, andrewrite speeds. In CNET Labs' tests, the MP7080 was the speed demon of a group of 5. With an amazing average throughput score, the MP7080 more than doubled the speed of the nearest competitor, the Acer CRW8432A. Its read and write scores were equally impressive, securing the MediaMaster a place as one of the fastest drives on the market. The Ricoh's 4MB buffer size helps prevent underrun errors, which can interrupt or even abort the recording process. And with a price tag of only ( ), this Ricoh is a bargain! The MP7080 makes no excuses. Ricoh promises a fast and affordable CD-RW, and it delivers. The MP7080 is a great performer, like the MP9060 and the MP7040 before it. Ricoh skimped a little on the included software, but the sizzling speed far outweighs that shortcoming. This is a no-frills drive that will blow through almost any task you throw at it. END
These speakers are simply amazing. Low volume, high volume, the speakers don't seem to care and will faithfully reproduce your music at whatever volume you choose.The ONLY negative is the lack of a power switch on the satellite speakers. It is on the sub. Highly recommended.
The batteries ordered were exactly what I was looking for and they arrived on time. The price was good too.
I've owned a lot of desk lamps over the years but the Koncept Technologies Z-Bar is by far the best yet! Provides an awesome amount of pure white light is easily adjustable and comes with both a weighted (very heavy) base and a clamp-on mount. Highly recommended.
Wow! No complaint from me. This cable works well. I watch Amazon prime TV shows every night and it looks great! Works like a charm.
These are a good pair of speakers,I have installed alot of these and have done some remedial repair work on peoples cars who did nottake into account the depth of the speakers,cut holes in their door panels only to find they are too deep............if you have dont this the easy answer is to cut 'spacer' rings out of MDF which will allow these to fit correctly,just an opinion offered.Now these do handle amps VERY well and aslong as they are installed correctly there wont be any distortion so they are worth purchasing...........just plan ahead with the layout of your system,as with ANY speakers pay attention to the depth and measure before you cut so you can check they will fit where you intend to put them and not cause you any aggravation modifying the opening.Worth the price and will help your system with or without a seperate amp(depending on what internal power your head unit offers)
Really has come in handy being in college and keeping my things organized. I am a neat freak when it comes to my car :)
bought this framework and it was great - for 3 months. Then it just stopped working! I'll never buy anything else from Coby.P.S. I gave it 1 star only because Amazon won't allow a 0 star rating!!!!
Real simple: DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!! While it works exactly as it says, it WILL fall apart VERY easily and is UNFIXABLE when it does. I bought this item to network my Tivo, and it worked perfectly. This item has these two metal hinges that feel like they are hanging by a thread. The ethernet cable has to be jammed in at the perfect angle, and if even the slightest bit of force is applied, you will have one broken piece of plastic ethernet adapter!!I did not follow the warnings about the cheapeness of the item, and I paid the price. It broke the SECOND time I handled it, and now I have to replace it. I should have listened. And chances are you wont listen either. But Im telling you this right now: BE SMARTER THEN I WAS!! DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!! Buy one of the other products on the market that do EXACTLY what this one does. Spend the extra cash...heck spend double if you have to!! Because this product WILL break for you FAST! It will crumble in your hands like it did for me, and will leave you standing there mouth agape that any company could produce such a cheap product!!But hey, you're gonna do what you want to do. So what do I care? Buy this...you'll see...and dont say you weren't warned when you are standing there crying with some plastic pieces in your hand!!This product deserves 0 stars because it doesn't exactly matter how functional this product is when it breaks before you even have a chance to use it.-propynyl
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. The map has never failed to get me to the destination.I have never read the directions so it took me awhile to 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 bring places you type in such as a certain grocery store, a certain coffee shop etc.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.
I am shopping now to replace this. Having had success with other Linksys products, I stuck with this brand when I needed a USB network adaptor. The hinged door into which the network cable fits broke not long after purchase, rendering this product useless.
I love these earphones-they are comfortable inside my ear, stay in place, and reduce noise enough for me to keep the volume low on my ipod. I can even listen to music on the train without blasting my ear drums! Unfortunately, they keep creeping up in price, undoubtedly because more people are discovering how awesome they are.
Most of my pictures came out grainy and some had the sun reflecting off the lense. The better pictures were closeups. You'll definitely need the flash for every picture.
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.
tl;dr Cheap and awesome speakers provided by a non-name brand company, so very pleasing. If they blow, I won't feel too bad seeing as how I only spent $25 on them.I bought these to replace my blown stock speakers in my 1992 Ford Taurus. I had bought Pyle before (amp/subs) and was pretty confident, despite all the reviews of people telling me to spend an extra $50 on some name-brand. I have to say I am quite pleased.First off, I'm only giving these about 50 Watts each, which is about one-sixth of their full potential and they still sound amazing. I installed these before installing my subs, and was still really happy. Very full sound, the treble and bass are both very loud. Not lacking anywhere.Installation was ez pz, came with everything I needed. In fact, didn't need anything that came with them. I just clipped the old wire in the car and soldered the wires on, placed them in their seating in the back and screwed them in! Powered right up!
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.
This transmitter has worked great for the past two months. I live in Phoenix, AZ and drive a 2004 Acura TL. I pluged the transmitter into my car's power outlet, tuned my radio to a blank FM frequency and set the memory buttons on both my radio and the transmitter to match. I then plugged in my Ipod and got great sound. I did the same thing with a GMC Yukon and also got great results.Very easy to use, great sound and almost no interference. Twice in two months I did get interference with another FM station but it lasted less than a minute. I also like not having an Ipod holder. I set my Ipod on the console between my front seats so I can pick it up to look at it or make changes.I am quite satisfied with my purchase.
The item works great. I tried other adapters to connect my older generation Macbook Pro to my TV with a VGA cable. However none of the cheaper adapters worked. Should have just bought the Apple one in the first place.
I have had my laptop for almost a year now, and for the most part I have liked it. As far as the sticky keys problem goes, for all of you that have had this problem GO GET THE SOFTWARE UPDATES AT ACER.COM LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO! A simple bios update fixed it clean and I've never had a problem since. Nobody is perfect at keeping bugs out of computer systems... Otherwise, my DVD burner has worked great, other than a minor software issue I had with Roxio software--but NOT an Acer problem.Overall, I have enjoyed owning this laptop, though I have also had the paint wearing from the palm rest area, but that is only because I wear a watch and it was rubbing against the computer case before I could realize that was causing the paint to come off (yes, metal rubbing on plastic will take the paint off--) The travelmate has a nice form factor, intuitive keyboard layout, and a nice docking port. I have enjoyed owning this laptop, the tablet pc is the way to go as far as laptops go; you can't beat being able to write on your computer screen. Microsoft relesases new tablet software very often to keep the productivity surpassing that of traditional laptops...I am a college student and taking notes was great. On the downside, the laptop is heavier than most, but it boasts a large 14.1 inch LCD, and I have the C303 model with includes a 1.7Ghz processor, 1GB ram, and an 80GB hard drive, and a DVD+-RW burner.Overall, for the price I paid ($2100 at the time, now down to $1800), this laptop packed more than anything else I could find for what I was looking for, including bluetooth connectivity, firewire, wireless LAN, USB 2.0, GIGABIT LAN (1000mbps), and fast infrared.--(a great desktop replacement).Acer has just released their new C310 model with NUMEROUS improvements over this model, many of which are benchmark. For one, they now include an Nvidia graphics card and need I say more about the ezdock docking station (google it an you will see what I'm talking about).If you are looking for a packed-to-the-brim tablet PC, I highly recommend this Acer model, or Toshiba's Tecra model, but with the same features, you'll be paying around $3500 for that (I priced it out). But do check out the new C310 series, an upgrade of this model, it is well worth the price. (And don't forget to take off your watch before using it; it is uncomfortable anyways). Happy shopping.
I received a 5G 30G iPod video for Christmas, and it has become my new best friend. I take it with me everywhere. I can honestly say that I do not know how I lived without an iPod for so long.It is very easy to use. Those of you who already have an iPod are familiar with the click wheel. When I first opened the box I thought "OMG, this is going to take me forever to figure out." But in about two seconds I knew how everything worked.Fortunately, I already had iTunes on my pc and was using it as my media player, so I was able to connect the iPod and listen to my music right away. I was a little sceptical about the video feature. I thought it would be crappy and the screen would be to little to see anything. I LOVE IT! The picture quality is great, and while the screen is small you can still see everything clearly.I hope this has helped.
Love the new headphones... it's amazing the amount of noise they filter out. Several plane rides worth of travel, and they are great. I use them mowing my lawn, and when I need some quiet time to concentrate at my job.I'm worried about the connection line wearing out over time as it's thin, but I haven't had any trouble so far... it also looks like it could be replace pretty easy. Great product, great case... but could use a carry handle on it.Highly recommended!!!
I've owned this TV / Sat. Receiver for around 6 months now. I was impressed with the ease of setup, and the ability to get rid of the unsightly sat. receiver box. My previous setup on my kitchen counter was a mess of wires, and the remote control situation was cumbersome as well. This TV makes for an elegant solution.Picture quality (while SD) is quite good. News, football, golf, kids shows... all look great. I really don't have any complaints at all.I wish someone would offer a similar option for a large HDTV (with integrated DVR).
The color cartridges are a hit or miss proposition. Sometimes they work well and sometimes, they just do not work at all.
My wife, my 10 year old, and my 6 year old, ALL know how to reset a wireless router because we had to do it 3-4 times a day with this one. Our Netflix shows would stop playing because of this router. My company webinars would get interrupted. Finally recycled it and bought a better one.Save your time and money and buy a better quality product.
I bought this as a Christmas gift in October. Lasted 1 month and now the company won't replace it because of 90 day warranty. Then it would have cost me more to send it back than it cost me to buy it. Coby does not stand behind it's product. Would not give this company another dime of my money.
This new cord did the trick. Saved me from having to shell out hundreds for a new unit. Good price, fast delivery and solid product. I can travel safely again ;)
They are one of the best speakers i have ever heard, they are loud and respond to bass very well, if u are hesitant about buying them just do it, they are worth it!
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).
When attaching my laptop to my LCD monitor, this cable gave an "image shadow", where all images and text had a phase-shifted shadow to the right of it. Changing to a different (and frankly cheaper looking) cable fixed this issue.
This is the third sub woofer that I have owned in my life and is by far my favorite. (Others were a 100W Polk and a 150w Klipsch)The output is more than sufficient for my needs although my room is only 16x12 and I do have relatively large front and rear speakers. I get plenty of punch for all types of music and where it really shines is in a home theater setting. I did however need to play with the placement (google sub crawl) a bit for the V1020 to sound it's best. But once situated correctly the bass is wonderfully musical without the in your face floor rattle that some subs can have.Others have said that the Bic V12 is a better value and I have no doubt that a 12 inch front firing sub will put out more bass than the v1020 however as I write this the V12 is 30% more $ and substantially larger. The size is something that I think too many people overlook. All sub woofers are essentially big boxes and none of them in this price range could be called pretty. While they don't need to be placed as critically as your front speakers you do need to live with them in your space. I think that the V1020 is the perfect match of deep base, smooth tone and not so large that I feel like it's a third end table.
The Canon Pixma MP530 is, indeed, hard to find in stores. Having seen it on Canon's website, I was intrigued but could never find one anywhere for a hands-on look. I had decided to go with Canon's more expensive MP850, until I stumbled upon a 530 over the weekend. I've used it now for a few days and am very pleased.The 530 is quite compact for a multifunction (with FAX) machine, with a more sleek design than the larger 850. One nice feature is that paper can be loaded from a closed tray at the bottom and the print "finished" door pops open when a document is printing, so you can keep the entire machine closed when not in use - no slides and trays poking up and out all the time. It fits nicely and looks great in my small home office.The front panel is nicely arranged and the buttons are mostly self-explanatory. I had no difficulty figuring out the basic functions without looking at the manual. The LCD panel is a bit small, and not full color, and thus is useful only for programming the machine and receiving basic feedback.Print and scan quality is very good - as good as I've seen from an inkjet - and print speed is fine for a medium-volume home office setting. In addition to the bottom tray, paper can be loaded via a slide at the top. And the machine features two-sided printing.The 530 offers several alternative FAX configerations. I have a fairly complicated home phone system but was able to configure the FAX machine so as not to interfere with my phone calls and answering machine.Photo quality is acceptable, comparable to the Canon S900 photo printer I used previously. I had planned to keep my S900 but, after seeing the 530 prints, I may just use the 530 for everything. The 530 does not have a card reader, but has a USB port on the front for a camera connection.Finally, I've had no trouble sharing the printer among multiple computers via a mixed Apple Airport and 2Wire WIFI network. Just make sure you have the latest drivers and firmware for each device.Overall, the MP530 has impressed me as a very capable and stylish mid-range multifunction machine.
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.
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.
I bought this because the new home theater i was given only has optical in while my tv only had digital coaxial out. Works perfectly with all sound formats. Very small too, easy to tuck away hidden.Also, my HD DVR has digital coaxial and optical out and I first did straight optical then coaxial to optical to my home theater and there was no quality difference.
Just as indicated by some other reviewers - this was up and running in 2 minutes! Note - that this comes with a patch cable so no need to buy two (each side comes with a patch cable). I am now able to use VOIP (through a VPN) without any issues!
First the Pros:The Yamaha receiver HTR5560 is truly one of the best looking units. Simple lines, a minimum amount of buttons, timeless, as these units have been for years (I did upgrade from a none digital RXV1070 unit)To my surprise, Yamaha has kept its sturdy aluminum front plate and the uncompromising good solid feel of every button on the front panel.The sound is truly remarkable. A huge improvement over the old none digital $900.00 unit. Dolby digital is absolutely incredible compared to the old Pro Logic and the DSP is still as much fun to play with as it used to be, however, Yamaha left one of my favorite settings out, the Church environment.Very good designed speaker cable terminations, which make it virtually impossible to install a wire that would touch the next terminal and short it out.Room for Improvements:The user MANUAL is still bad, actually it got worse. The print is not as sharp and smaller, making it harder to read the almost invisible identifications of connectors in dimmed light (hey, who has the time to set it up during the day?)The manual does not have diagrams with all the connections for the different possible set-ups. The diagrams do not show if you can hook up a DVD player with S-Video and continue with RCA to your old TV monitor. Also, you might find in your DVD manual the answer to why your unit never switches to Dolby Digital. Yes, you need to hook it up over an optical cable. The manual does not explain enough what all these different decoders do how they work and what the hardware andconnection requirements are.Don't get me wrong, all the info is in there, but you will find a lot of important information just by chance. And, if this is the only place where Yamaha did the cost cutting, thumbs up.The plane front panel requires that a bunch of operations have to be done by pushing buttons several times until you get to the setting desired. As a result, you do more with the REMOTE CONTROL. Unfortunately this unit is truly the weakest point on this receiver. Small buttons, no illuminated buttons, no LCD and not enough buttons for all the functions. As a result you are still going down the menu hierarchy for settings you might change for every CD or DVD. This is a pain in the neck and cuts down on the fun. Any of the aftermarket remote controls for $15.oo-20.00 can do a much better job, except for the DSP functions. I will try to get one from a RXV730 Yamaha receiver, the next step up from this one.If you still use a record player, you are out of luck, or need to buy a pre-amp. There is no PHONO INPUT.Also, no ON SCREEN audio information.A word of caution when shopping: The features listed buy most sellers have tons of mistakes; the worst of all is the Tweeter web site (North East Region). According to Tweeter, this unit is almost identical to the RXV730, a $599.00 unit. Crutchfield seamed to have a much more accurate list of features and has top-notch photos of all angles and the remote.Still, I think it is still a very good unit, sounds wonderful, very good price and it will still look good in ten years, just as my 12 year old RXV1070 does today.
The system works but the picture is impaired at my office where it is setup probably too far from the base. It seems to be a made well and is certainly a good value.
I got one of these w/ my shuffle.Don't waste your money!!!Horrible design. With the velco in the back, against your skin, if you do work up a good sweat (running) the moisture will seep right through and soak your shuffle. The velcro at the top and bottom seams is woefully inadequate.My shuffle died after only 2 months, b/c the repeated exposure to moisture (sweat via running) did it in.And the earplug access is um, a challenge, as best.Keep looking.
This product is labeled as mac compatible but it is not. If your mac only has a "line in" plug (as with most macs), you will need a headset with a USB plug. This product does not have a USB plug.
installed in 5 min, works great, gave my old laptop new life,will keep buying crucial products and will recommend to friends
Get this: the eyehole that holds one of the strap ends broke free, and the tiny (internally mounted!) screws that held it in place jiggled their way to the lens mechanism and turned the camera into a paperweight. This was the second instance of fragility. Right after the warrentee expired, the USB port stopped working, so for two years I had to upload via a cardreader.Save your money.
Much surprised with the B95. Bought 1, did not work out of box. Returned for replacement and sent one fax from replacement and it stopped working altogether. Returned for second full refund. All this i within first 30 days. I own Canon MP600 printer-copier-scanner and it is wonderful. I need a fax and am a little worried about any of them at this point.
It's screen cleaner and it works. Also, there's A LOT more in the bottle than what it looks like in the picture. Be sure to read the instructions befor using, they make it WAY easier to use, and last longer.
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I have bought two of this keyboard and none of them wor more that want year. I don`t recoment this product, even they don`t give internet support to this device.
I loved the keyboard but could not get it to work properly, inspite of working with Targus Tech Support for months. Once I started to use the keyboard, the batteries would drain very quickly (about 2 days). Targus says its a problem with some of the older Visor Delux models.
Pros:- Good sound quality (for me)- ...that's itCons:- Flimsy cable (The mfg should have just compare the quality with Apple's)- Bad design connector that stick out from my player (ipod) 1 1/2 inch, combined with the flimsy cable it will easily break the wire inside in time. Should design it as a low-profile L-shape or flexible connector.- Not sure about the copy right issue with Apple earphone, but the cable slider organizing thingy make sense and should include in most earphone design.Overall the flimsy cable and bad connector make me lost interest immediately.
I purchased the Technics based on the good words of Consumer Reports. If I had no stereo equipment, I might consider it a good deal at a good price. Unfortunately, my $... Teac AV receiver from Costco seems to be the equal of the Technics. My 11 year old Yamaha integrated Dolby surround sound amp is certainly it's superior.The back panel is well laid out, with a good number of connections. However, setup is not as easy or intuitive as one would hope for.If budget is a concern, with the $... rebate, this is probably a decent buy. However, I think there are other alternatives that might be considered as better choices.
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Charges the ipod very well. Works as power source for Belkin FM transmitter. Could not work better than this!The green LED helps to make sure it is firmly connected.
My son bought me this case for Christmas, and I'm delighted with it.The case is made from perfectly clear hard plastic. It completely encloses the nano, protecting the screen and exterior from scratches and fingermarks, while still giving easy access to the controls. It fits the nano perfectly, so there's no chance of it rattling around inside or getting scratched by the case itself. And the whole thing is thin enough that you maintain most of that amazing nano asthetic compactness.The case comes with a large detachable plastic belt clip that looks very cool, and which is very handy. There's also some way you can use the clip and the case as a lanyard and for headphone storage, but I never really bothered with it.After eighteen months, the case is pretty scratched up, but my iPod isn't, which makes the product a success in my book. The good news is, the cases are still available right here, so I've bought a few replacements for the next few years.I haven't seen a better case for the 1st Gen iPod nanos. Buy it.
It is Panasonic and not some cheap knock-off. It is still working perfectly. My husband had bought a cheaper brand that made an annoying loud buzzing sound like it was ready to explode. It was worth it to pay a little more to get the real brand
I've used Palm products since they first came into the market. I bought the Z22 to replace my Tungsten E because I was seduced by the lighter weight, clean white design and bright color options. This was a big mistake! It has been an overall disappointment! It has less command buttons on the front and I miss them. It has a "cheap" feel to it. The screen is significantly smaller, so small that I had to enhance the font in order to see it. It has very little memory available after initial set up. But worse of all, in less than one week, the Z22 has needed to be reset 4 times because of freezing up! This is a surprisingly poor product from the otherwise superior Palm family of products. True, it is inexpensive at under $100, but it doesn't need to be "cheap" because of the price!
At first I wasnt sure about a fixed lens, but after I started using it I was shocked! It's my favorite lens now!! Fast focus time, lightweight, and sharp.
Sounds great. For &lt;$10 for the pair, much better than the stock speakers of my 2000 Honda Accord SE. HOWEVER, even though this was supposed to fit my car, it does not. The speakers do not fit the harness in any way, and had to shell out another $20 for the spacer AND had to dremel the door to make everything fit. I guess I should have done more research, but had I known, I would have spent an extra $20 on the speakers themselves that actually fit my car; hence the 4 star.
I just love my Griffin iTrip. It is easy to use and produces great sound. I also love that I can charge my mp3 while traveling. It works great with my sansa clip. Loved it so much I ordered a second one to have in the second car. You can't beat the price. I have seen this exact model in truck stop convenience stores selling for over $20. I've bought two and spent less than $20!
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 scolded the technician for not carefully reading the issue before responding I was ignored and never recieved anymore emails.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.
this lens is great for bringing in the long distant stuff.i wouldn't suggest that you go on a 2 mile hike with this lens because it is very heavy. to use it correctly you should have a beafy tripod, although i used it with my cheap aluminum tripod. it is also slow, which means you have to have decent light to get great pictures. don't expect to take this lens into deep forests and get good photos. but if you give it a good light, like at a football game, you will get great results. the only reason i am selling mine is that i want to hike with my camera and lens. i now have a canon 70-300mm lens it is not any better in the light department, but is considerably less heavy.
i've been having the same problem with my wap51ab as described by many others. i would lose my connection after 30-60 minutes and my dell latitude would act like the wpc54a was not present. i haven't had any problems with my system though (keeping my fingers crossed) since i shut off all power to everything at the surge protector for 5 minutes. like i said i haven't had any problems since, it been about 48 hours. i would stay away from this access point and perhaps if i felt daring try the new G.
I have never had an issue using Hewlett Packard ink cartridges. Remanufactured ones have given me grief in the past and I will not use them.
I work in the electronics field and have seen many MP-3 players in recent years. Hands down this is the best video / MP-3 player out to date. It's well built feels good in your hand and does just about anything you want it to. The videos play on a 42 inch tv as clear as they do on the player. I transfer videos from my pc onto it and then play them on my tv or bring them to friends and famlies homes to watch. It's like having a mini vcr with you. Sound quality is second to none. FM Tuner is just another plus that Apple doesn't have. Apple has always wanted to own a particular market, That's why they lost the PC fight in the 1980's. It seems they never learned there lesson. I never liked apple because of it's licensing of content that has to be loaded into it. We all download Music from different sources and with apple only it's I-Tunes music works. With other players including creatives any music on your pc can be loaded and played. Apple seems to want to place a noose on it's owners necks.Bottom line this player not only looks as nice as the Ipod but performs better with no restrictions on what it plays.No brainer, Creative Zen : M is the winner in my opinion.
I play Battlefield FPS games (Vietnam, 42, BF2), and this mouse helped me decrease the time needed to aquire targets. This mouse is perfect for doing head shots as the sniper class.The Red Diamondback has a side button that allows you to toggle between 1600 and 800 dpi modes making it easy to switch back to normal desktop operation. Although, sometimes in a frenzy I accidentally hit this button when I don't mean to (See con #1).I like this mouse better than the other colors because the red lazer is accompanied by red LEDs inside the unit. It is transparent and looks quite cool. I've not had any problems with the mouse synching at startup, though I have a newer Intel mainboard.The mousewheel operation is very smooth. The left/right buttons make an audible 'click' sound. I also own the Logitech MX wireless mouse (800dpi), and I like the click action of the buttons better on the MX, but I like everything else about the Razer Diamondback.Also, since owning the Logitech MX I will never use a wireless mouse for FPS gaming. The ability to send information through a cord on a USB 2.0 channel seems much more solid than a cordless mouse that requires batteries or recharging. Sometimes in the middle of a game my Logitech cordless MX mouse would require recharging and I'd have to switch to a wired 400dpi mouse I had lying around.In addition, the Razer Diamondback doesn't have annoying driver software that Logitech does, which frequently asks you to upgrade it.Cons:1. The toggle between 1600 and 800 dpi has no indicator, and the toggle button is sensitive and sometimes I press it accidentally with my thumb. So I have to toggle the button, and guess-and-check until I can perceive it's back on 1600 dpi setting. An LED indicator would be helpful to tell me which setting it is on.2. Must download drivers from The Web. Albeit this is minor and done with quickly, you must have Internet connection.On the whole:If you can get the mouse for forty bucks or less, go for it. It is not perfect (see con #1), but makes gaming a little more fun because of the precision and ease of aquiring head shots. Sniper rifles take on a whole new level of enjoyment with this mouse.Rated 4 stars due to con #1, but definitely worth the purchase if you're an avid FPS gamer.
Popped right into my PC - not a day of trouble with it - excellent value for the price
I thought the fit of this adapter was a little strange to begin with, but since it worked I went ahead and used it. It pooped out after 2-3 months, confirming my original intuition. Suggest you spend the money and buy a short or long cable instead.
Excellent headphones.When the Sony Walkman Sport first came out I bought one still have it and it works now like the first day I listen to it.I have the original headphones that came with it.I bought these new headphones for a boombox I have at my cottage.Great product good price.recommend highly.
We have used a version of this same calculator for many years at our company. It has a comfortable keyboard, is sturdy, large display....no complaints. This is a full sized calculator designed for daily use.
I bought this earphone in Dec 2010 and at present it's damaged and I can't use it anymore. I have no idea what is going on with it. Can't hear anything from it. So disappointed! Just a warning to those who gonna buy it.
This posing stool works great. The height can be easily adjusted. Plus it comes with both rolling casters, AND, flat glider feet which increases its versatility. The glider feet are a nice addition for times when you don't want your subject to roll around, or for use outside. This model is a great value over the competition!
Bought this to install a Pioneer unit in my 2001 venture. It fit good and came with a ton of parts to install just about any configuration of stereo you'd be likely to have. Seems sturdy enough and looks good and even has some punch holes in the CD cubby so you could run a wire to the back of your unit. Only downside I can see is that the instructions are not the most comprehensive. Still in all it's pretty easy to figure out and seems to work good.
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.
Happily this day, my wonderful Wharfedale Atlantic 100's have arrived. I'm still waiting for my Harman Kardon receiver to show up, so tonight I plugged my barely decent Sony boom box receiver into them. It boasts a modest 3.2 Ohm preference, so I'm "pushing" the sound into the 6 Ohm Atlantics. The boom box has endured about 7 years of moderate tape playing. So to slap in an equally worn copy of Steely Dan's 'Aja', only to find resoundingly detailed and rich sound flowing out the other end . . . and I paid less than 100 dollars for these little guys . . . okay, Wharfedale, what is your secret!? I suspect that when the Harman Kardon arrives, and the 2 meet, the results will defy my greater sensibilities. To say the least. So my friend, treat yourself a little this day, and buy a pair!! And the speakers happen to be beautiful as well, elegant and matching their crystal sound with both class and style. January isn't even over, and I've already made my best purchase of the year!!
This adapter broke the tape player on my car, so that it will now not play regular tapes. On the second use, it became stuck in the player, and could not be removed by use of the eject button or by use of the eject button with gentle pulling on the unit. Removal required more-than-gentle pulling while pushing the eject button, and now the tape player unit does not work with tapes OR the adapter. This is an inexpensive unit that turns out to be very costly. Perhaps I should sue Amazon and the maker for the cost of replacing my car's tape/radio/CD player.
I purchased this for my ailing mother to take to the dr. with her so she could have the recording of their visit to remember what he tells her. There are voices of two other people already on the device. There is so much static you can barely hear what is being said. Completely unusable! A waste of money and my time in researching for a "quality" product!
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.
Great headphones. They block outside noise, they get loud and they didn't distort unill I set everything to max which was too loud for me anyways. A bit heavy and big but that doesn't matter if you're just lounging around the house. And even for their size they're still comfortable to have on.
Bigger than I thought. Great product especially for the price. Very efficient. Lots of settings. Light enough for one person to move.
The klipsch 2.1 Have magnificent sound quality after tampering with it a bit,Its obviously made more with music in mind tho,To hear voices over based clealy had to do alot of tampering unless i was playing music,Movies will sound great with propper positioning and volume to sub tampering,And lastly regardless of the work you have to put in for certain media to get voices to pop thru the bass this system is one of the best for pc hands down,But have a cheap backup in case.
Work wonderfully for our needs, we use them for crate tags when travelling with our dogs and clip them onto the front of each dogs crate. Simple to use, an overall great product!
I am extremely pleased with the clarity of reception from the RCA Basic Indoor antenna, which in addition is inexpensive. We live in Mclean, Virginia, and was able to get the major networks (NBC,ABC, CBS, PBS,and FOX)all very clearly and without cable. I use this antenna with the Samsung LN19A331 HDTV (located in my bedroom), and selected the Antenna option on the TV's menu options to be "Air" vs "Cable". In addition to adjusting the rabbit ears on the antenna, I also found adjusting the connection cord of the antenna to the TV to be helpful. Prior to choosing the RCA Basic Indoor antenna, I did try the RCA amplified antenna and another amplified antenna by Phililps, but for my location, neither measured up to the RCA Basic Indoor antenna.
this is a must get module and its so easy to use
The Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones is some of the best headphones i've ever had.They fit well on your head and the adjustment of the headphones is good too.They fit well on your ears and the sound is great too with Music->Movie modes which is a unique feature for headphones that I have ever seen.You want very good headphones for a resonable price the Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones are the ones to get
I am always short on black ink. I try new ink product from different vendors hunting for the best deal-I use a lot of ink. This one at last is the product I will keep buying for its quality and price. Good deal. Thanks.
This router/wireless access point is great when it works, but unfortunately its frustratingly unreliable in a mixed environment.It will reasonably consistently connect to my Netgear G wireless card, but getting it to connect to other manufacturers' B or G equipment is a lottery. I've tried several, and in some cases it works fine some of the time but not others at random; in some cases, it won't serve a DHCP address but will work fine if you manually assign one; in some cases you'll have to turn off WEP encryption to get anything to work.I also installed and configured one of these units (with the v4 chipset) for a neighbor and found similar problems - eventually I had to *downgrade* from the latest firmware to get DHCP and WEP to work at all.And don't even think about trying to use this device as a simple access point in a setup with an existing router/DHCP server (for example, if you need a second access point in a large house). There is little chance you'll be able to get DHCP passed through this router when configured as an AP. This is especially frustrating because for reasons known only to the manufacturers, standalone APs are often more expensive than combo router/AP devices such as this one - which actually contain more functionality and hardware than an AP does! (Economies of scale, perhaps?)I've tried other vendors' equipment (Linksys, even a cheapo Belkin) and while they have other shortcomings compared to Netgear, they have much higher compatibility with other vendors' equipment. And Netgear could learn a lesson from Belkin in making it easy to use a cheap router as an access point.In brief: config and connectivity is something of a lottery unless you have a pure Netgear environment.
This is a nice magnifier for kids, and a good value. It's heafty enough for a little rough handeling, and magnifies well. It's also easy for kids to handle and hard to loose.
Easy to set up. Excellent sound and lots of power for my small system. Sound field options are limited (especially in stereo mode)but controls, including the remote are simple and intuitive. Great value.
Pros: Almost every key stroke is individually programmable, making even the most complex systems work. I am running an HDTV, HD Tuner, Sat Box, DVR, Xbox, and DVD 5.1 combo and could not have asked for a better remote for the price. I would not worry about your system compatibility, as long as you have the original remote for your component, this remote will learn the keystrokes and you are good to go. PC interface is a breeze for anyone who has some technical proficiency.Cons: Two hand operation due to size, but for this amount of functionality it is expected. If you look at console type remotes in the $500-$1000 range, they are of similar size. Since half of the buttons are touch screen, you have to look before you press, since there is no way to "feel" your way around. I use the DVR buttons the most(jump forward/backward, rewind, pause), and I have to look down to find them.Tip: Bypass the "wizard" feature in the PC software and go into the Advanced tab to program your more complex units (i.e. everything but the TV). Also, get yourself four rechargeable AA batteries here at Amazon, and you will not regret this remote purchase.....
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.
I was oriented on the JBUDS but a revew quote that they have no good treble response. So I choose the CX300-B. And I'm very happy.bass are smooth and deep treble natural and cristal. I use them most in gymn with a Shuffle ipod. The ipod's original are maybe a little louder but they are difficult to wear for long time. They have hard rims,and let pass a lot of noise from the ambient. The CX almost floats in you ears!They also isolate well in airplane and you can rest the head over ears with no problem. The only warning is that I suffer a pain at the the right ear during the landing phase. Maybe, since the silicon cap (all brands not only for the CX300!!)isolates the outer part of the ear, and pressurizing the airplane can hurt. Better remove often to compensate the pressure.definitely a good purchase, specially at this price.
It is not as sharp as I wish. but not bad at all. The range is amazing. I compared the sharpness to canon 70-300 IS and they were identical. This is no L quality lens but the fact that I don't have to change lenses is great. I am not sure about this comment but either Canon's 250MM is showing 275MM or Tamron 250mm is really 225mm. What I sure about is at the same distance Canon has a higher magnification.Overall, I recomend this lens 100%.
I bought one of these units Jan 15 07, took delivery Jan 24. Had it delivered and set up by Best Buy with the 4 year warranty. The install was fine but it went, here is, have fun, good bye! Screwed out 200 bucks for delivery!Not being familiar with HD /TV it took about a week to figure out that the unit was not working correctly. I called for service they come a week later. Tell me the HD tuner is out. We need to order a new one. A week and half later the wrong parts come in. The right parts come four days later.They are installed and the set looks great, now I know what I paid for. The very next morning the lamp is out? I call service, they say they will be back tomorrow Thursday first thing. The next day they don't show, so I call them back. Service tells me we had a tech call in sick we have nobody to come and fix the set until next Tuesday? "And you were going to tell this WHEN"? By now I blowing a gasket! I get on the Internet find the number for Best Buy Corp office, and give them a call tell the story. Corp has me file a report, tells me to go see the Best Buy store manager. He sets me up with a new TV, new model because the S6186W has been discontinued. Today Best Buy delivered the new TV model HL-S56187W. Stand by for an update on this model, it's looking good today? Best Buy did this with almost 60 days past the original delivery date.
Good deal on some heavy gauge speaker wire. It blows away the prices you get for cheaper, thinner wiring from stores like best buy or Wal mart.
great product over all nice clear and loud only thing didn't like about it was the cap that goes on it.
My first experience with Klipsch speakers was when I was about 18 years old. My friend had a pair of Cornwalls with 21" woofers. He drove them with a Kenwood 100 watt per channel amp and used a Pioneer reel to reel tape player. This was before the advent of CDs. Even with only 100 watts and an analog recording I had never heard such clarity in a set of speakers before in my life....or since.The first time I heard the ProMedias I was in a Best Buy and they were priced over $200. They were the best sounding computer speakers I had ever heard and I knew someday I had to own a set. I have had this set since 3 days after Christmas of '07 and I couldn't be happier. My son bought the U2 Rattle and Hum DVD and I made it into a quicktime movie posthaste. I am driving my speakers with a Creative Soundblaster Live sound card and have an Nvidia 256 MB video card driving a 19" widescreen Samsung monitor. It is a budget computer, but with a little patience and watching the online sales I have created enough UUMPH to make me content, but the pivotal part of the whole setup is the ProMedia speaker set!
I travel alot and needed a reasonably priced set of headphones for listening to my mp3 player and wanted noise canceling so I didn't have to blast my ear drums to hear over the plane noise. I read all the reviews and these seemed to fit the bill. I'm real pleased and found all the reviews accurate.
This is an excellent sound card, and unless you need the bells-and-whistles of the other models in the X-Fi line, this is also the most economical. It is important to pair this card with a quality set of speakers, otherwise its clarity won't be appreciated.You already know the specs and features, so I won't repeat them here. The features work well. Positional audio in gaming is exceptional. Audio content creation is also excellent, allowing for over-sampling (24-bit Crystalizer for CD ripping). Provides both digital and analog 7.1 output.The only potential hangup is installation of the software and drivers. This is a complex product, and its drivers are likewise complex. There can be the occasional crash or instability associated with installing this piece of hardware. However, once it's installed, it works great.
The webcam was easy to install and the resolution and lighting is fantastic. I love it and have already recommended it to a few friends. Actually I ordered 2 of the laptop model as you already know by my account activity.Best Regards,Orlando
I have a 17" laptop and this product works for me, you just have to position it correctly. this is great for making sure your laptop doesn't overheat. would buy again!
I bought this receiver to give better sound to my TV. It is not a "surround sound" system, but we have totally enjoyed it!We plugged it into the Blu Ray player. It is a 2-channel system (left and right), but I only have 2 ears. Sometimes we leave the volume up on the TV which provides a center speaker similar to the center chanel on many entertainment center sound systems.The only things I would improve is I wish it had a HDMI input so I could have connected it directly to the TV. Also, the buttons on the remote are small and hard to see in low light settings. Other than that, I have really enjoyed it!I'm glad I added this to our blue ray player for the added sound!If I had to make the purchase all over again and choose between this and a (more expensive) entertainment sound system, I would buy this same thing again.
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!!
What a pleasure it is using this monitor after my Sony 15&quot;. I have had this one with a new 6000 series Compaq set up beside my 2 year old Compaq with the Sony 15&quot; for almost a month now.The Compaq display is bright, clear and easy to read. In comparison, my 2 year old Sony looks dull. The whites are not white and the colors lack punch even though I have done all the adjustments I can on the Sony.It also has a great titanium look and the JBL speakers sound good too.It also runs much cooler than I am used to with the Sony.I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed.
I had some old speaker boxes that needed some replacement speakers, these Pyle speakers were a perfect fit and make some useless wooden boxes into some mighty fine new speakers for my workspace!
I should have listened to the other reviews. It does not work! As always, you get what you pay for!
After I have been waiting for 2 weeks finally I got this speaker. I heard that boston-acoustics is really good in making crisp clear speakers system.. well it does!!. This BA4800 is the best speaker that I've ever heard for it's price even it doesn't have a digital output but the sound is still crisp and clear at every range also the sub rocks, solid,tight and powerful enough to shake everything very easily but not that powerful as klipsch 2.1 but hey.. I'm talking about the quality of the sound... I can only say &quot; I LOVE THIS SPEAKER&quot;...thanks BOSTON.
Seal is tight, safety vents checked ok, nice size for 1-2 people, just great all around. Seem to be having difficulty with the recipes in the book allowing enough water.
this product is a good buy for the price, but you have to put batteries into it and if you forget to turn the speakers off after using, the batteries run down pretty fast. There may be an optional ac adapter that you can purchase, but at extra cost. These speakers aren't very small for travel speakers, and don't detach from the middle part, they just fold in, but not all the way to make it more compact.
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.
This camera is is compact and easy to use, but I have yet to get a viewable video indoors. I've had every light in the room on - more than required to read a book on the couch, yet the video is dark and blurry. Outdoors it's better but the recordings of my daughter's soccer game are still dicey if I use the zoom. Overall it's just a waste of time and money to try and capture family moments with this camera.
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'm very pleased with this camera :)prosit's very light and small, but well builtthe lecia lens is awsome and the 12x zoom is perfectvideo quailty is goodmacro setting is greatauto focus is greatall the settings and options work welleasy to understand and use menuquick start upimage quality is generally superbflash works greatnearly perfect veiwfinderLCD is crisp and clearaffordableconsnot so great photos at ISO 200+the flash is set to forced off (all you have to do is pop it up and change it to forced on, no biggie)action shots? still figuring out how to take them well with this cameraI've had it for about a week and so far Im loving it more and moreI havent had any problems and it's a great upgrade from my standard 4mp kodakI'm still learning how otu se all the settings and all the tricks, the manual is very helpfulI highly reccomend this if you're not quite ready for an SLR, but want more options than a standard point and shoot
I've bought their RAM several times and have never had a problem. Got this for a friend's white Macbook from 2006 and it works great with Snow Leopard 10.6.8!
I thought this was the adapter that will connect my 50mm 1.8 II to the front of my 28-105mm just like the other reviewer described and the seller. Just a waste!
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 bought this back in May 2006. Since then I had it connected to my desktop which has been powered up for 24x7. It worked great and it died in June 2011. I'd like to give lots of credit to this product for lasting over 5yrs of real abus.!
Once I followed the instructions exactly I was able to do everything I wanted with these photo key-chains. I gave them for Christmas presents preloaded with pictures of my children. They loved it.
We couldn't believe how affordable this item was! It was easy to install, and has been a great help to us as we switch between gaming systems.
I purchased this because the cheap $10 adapter I bought off ebay focused a bit PAST INFINITY, meaning if you want to achieve infinity focus in your image, you actually need to set the focus on the lens a little SHORT of infinity. Turns out this adapter has the same problem. It also has an almost identical build quality to the cheap ebay adapters. Additionally, it's a bit misleading to advertise this as an Adorama branded adapter when it's actually a Fotodiox adapter. Had I known this from the start I would not have purchased it, as I was already aware that Fotodiox adapters focus a bit past infinity.Bottom line is, a cheap $10 ebay adapter provides equal performance for a fraction of the price.
THIS MOUNT CAN ONLY BE USED WITH A MONITOR THAT IS A LIGHT WEIGHT IN ITS CLASS. THE ARM DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A TOUCH SCREEN TO WORK PROPERLY. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT. TO USE IT AS A MONITOR STAND ONLY IS BEST.
What can I say, I'm a freelance photographer and an iTunes junky, so I use these discs for burning valuable information. I highly recommend them!
I got this camera for a christmas present and it's great! It's small enough that I can carry it in my pocket but I did get a carrying case for it to keep it pretty and unscratched. The pictures that it takes are awesome and it has more settings then I know what to do with.
I am still having trouble wrapping my mind around how great this gadget is. I began being very selective about what music to put on, but after realizing that entire albums transfer in less than 5 seconds, and then realizing that after putting 150 CDs onto this thing that I wasn't using 1/3 of its capacity, and then realizing there was NO seek time for songs at all... it struck me that this may be the most amazing thing I've purchased in a long long time. Buy it.
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.
I've bought dozens of Headphones. These sound GREAT in Every range Bass-Treble. Add the good price.
We bought the privacy filter for our computer monitor because of the location of our computer. Customers were able to look at our products and pricing. Now they are unable to see what's on the screen unless they are sitting directly in front of the computer. This is great!
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 is great all-purpose paper. It has the ability to create rich tones and is very easy to work with. If you are not willing to spend double the time on fiber paper (such as if you are a student) then this is great paper.
I just bought one of these for $... and it totally reinvents the quality of your interaction with the computer. Why ? Because the individual pixels are extremely crisp in their presentation, which gives your eyes a more relaxed in-focus feeling. Next, the display is flat, and that opens up your desktop in a way that is most pleasant, and gets the screen AWAY from your eyes which reduces eye strain. NEXT, the unit has no TV-set flicker as regular monitors do, thereby reducing headaches. The elimination of electromagnetic and gamma radiation is also beneficial as there is no electron gun. As to me, I hucked out my CRT monitor and will never go back.. The reduction in headaches & eye strain is immediate & obvious. Passers-by also greatly admire the image.However, an NEC LCD 1830 is only for the technologically knowledgeable, and here is why: If you don't set it up and use it properly, it will deliver an image worse than a regular CRT. Think of the flat-panel field of LCD pixels as better, yet less forgiving of technical errors.Firstly, you have to understand that the native resolution is 1280 x 1024 (1.3 million pixels) and you must drive it as such from the computer. If you don't properly match to the 1830's native resolution, instead of razor-sharp individual pixel crispness, the image will be interpolated and look poor. Many a fool has presumed these displays to be inferior to the CRT's, only because they didn't operate them at native resolution.Nextly, you have to understand that the NEC 1830 is a value-oriented product and therefore has a good ole' fashioned RGB ANALOG (standard 15-pin) monitor interface. When the analog signal clocks in, it behaves much different from the CRT, in that there can be a mismatch between the changes in the clock and the changes of the analog value. THEREFORE the LCD 1830 includes an on-screen menu adjustment to adjust the dot-clock delay timing relation between the RGB data and clock. This is the 4th menu option and it is just below "H. Size". This adjustment is NOT adequately described by NEC and if you fail to carefully make this adjustment you will NOT get sharpness down to the single pixel. Admittedly the full-digital interfaces coming out will solve this but that topic is not in widespread manufacture here in Summer 2001. Except for the lack of emphasis on the dot-clock delay adjustment, the built-in menu is notably pleasant and easy to use... unlike various competitors. Also you are vulnerable to whether your analog cable was wired well, or poorly, and I have seen variations in pixel sharpness with different cables. Again the digitally driven versions to be seen in future years avoid those worries. Meanwhile the 15-pin analog cable is a universal and entirely safe thing to invest into so I bought into the 1830 without hesitation. The value and sharpness is incredible and was the best of the LCD flat-panels around $... If you want the best then this is it.You must also make a point of turning it off when not in use as all of this incredible good fortune comes at the expense of flourescent backlighting. If you leave it on 24 hrs/day the factory says you will get about 5 years and then the bulb must be replaced in Georgia.If you are the least bit demanding about visual sharpness, and if you are tired of headaches and eye-strain from traditional monitors, then this LCD 1830 is the best bang for the buck here in Summer 2001. You will be wise to select a black-frame unit rather than the white-frame as it better offsets the crisp, photographically high-quality image.I hope you enjoy this new technology as much as I do. I shouldn't tell you this because I will be buying a 2nd for another machine, and I actually don't need your competition on the limited supply.
The future of "recorded media" seems to be the Mp3 format. If you get a boombox that does not have Mp3, you will lose the benefits of Mp3 or you will have to repurchase another boombox like this one in the future to get the Mp3 capability.This ZSSN10PS plays Mp3 CD's. Plus there is an INPUT capability so you can input your portable Ipod or Creative Zen small Mp3 player INTO this one so you can listen to music or books on tape using the speakers of the ZSSN10PS and you won't need to use earphones to listen to your small portable Mp3 player at home. This is VERY useful so you don't have to use earphones all the time. The only thing this doesn't have is a cassette deck. Cassettes are slowing being superceded by Mp3 technology.Mp3 is useful because you can have 3, 5, 10 or more CD's on ONE CD. This is especially useful for multiple CD Sets of music and even more useful with Books on Tape which sometimes are 10 or more CD's. Now you can have one entire book on one or two CD's!There is a "new service" called netlibrary. You can ask how to get this service FREE from your local library. It allows you to download entire unabridged books FREE from their website. Then you can listen to the book on your computer. Or, better yet, with a Creative Zen Nano or similer, (not the Apple Ipod) you can put the book on a small portable Mp3 player. Then, you can input the book from the small portable Mp3 player INTO the "input" on the ZSSN10PS thus using the speakers of the ZSSN10PS.If you need to have a cassette player you can buy this one AND another 2nd boombox with cassette capability---if you are rich enough to buy both types, that is! [...].PS: This one seems to be unavailable. There is a silver one under the title: Sony ZS-SN10 Silver MP3 CD Boombox If you type that title into [...] you should get to the page for one in silver that is available.
I've gone through two in the past 4 months. The third is on its way and is heading straight to the garbage bin....Their tech support is hard to get to, I had to leave messages threatening to write to my state's attorney general to get them to respond. They finally inspected the 2nd dead one and said it was a heat issue. I have the units out in the open, and my Seagate unit does just fine. He suggested that I setup a table fan blowing over the hard drive. No Thanks, I'll stick to a trusted brand for something as important as my backup data.
The Goldtouch revolutionized the computer keyboard market when it introduced the Goldtouch Keyboard 13 years ago. Ergonomic keyboards had been around a few years but most computer users weren't wild about the giant-sized, oddly-shaped boards companies such as Microsoft and Logitech were producing. Still, the designs produced at the time did improve hand and wrist positioning.Enter the Goldtouch Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard that offered three major improvements over other ergonomic keyboards:1.the ability to adjust the keyboard to fit the user and position the wrists in a straight, lower stress position,2.a softer, easier on the hands key pressure, and3.a compact size that allowed users to get their mouse closer to the body.These changes can make a huge difference to the worker who types for much of the day. Now Goldtouch has revised their innovative design yet again and the new keyboard, the Goldtouch V2 Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard offers distinctive advantages over the older design and similar keyboards.New Features and Improvements*The appearance of the keyboard has been changed slightly and it features rounder edges, updating the look.*The keystroke has been altered and it is softer on the fingers while still offering full travel. As a very fast typist with arthritic hands, I absolutely love the new keystroke feel. My fingers are doing the happy dance.*New hot keys update the Goldtouch Keyboard so now it has multimedia keys that have become commonplace on keyboards. Another perk, this keyboard is fully plug n'play so you don't need to load any drivers for the specialty keys to work.*Caps lock, shift and control buttons are smaller now so it's less likely you'll hit them by accident.*The GTU-0088 is plug n'play compatible with both Windows and Mac. This is a real boon to those who use both operating systems or corporations who want to standardize on one keyboard for all users.*Another great feature is that there are now feet on the bottom of the keyboard that allow the user to adjust the slant of the keyboard. Flip the two feet closest to your body and the keyboard is positioned at a negative tilt, the angle most often recommended by ergonomists.*Legends for "control" shortcuts like cut, paste, underline and italics are present.Familiar features such as the easy to use, adjust and lock lever, compact size, embedded keypad and the option to add an external keypad are still present.The Corporate Buyer is Going to Love the Goldtouch V2 KeyboardGoldtouch clearly kept the corporate customer in mind when they designed the new Goldtouch V2 Keyboard as they've incorporated features that make this a great keyboard to use as a standard and eliminate the need to keep several models on hand to satisfy different users. Among these advantages are:*Compatibility with both the MAC and Windows operating systems.*User adjustability - use it flat, spread or tented plus it allows users new to an ergonomic keyboard to adjust it gradually to get used to the change.*Compact size with embedded keyboard and the option of use of an external keypad.*Keyboard feet that set the keyboard at a negative tilt will eliminate the need to spend more on a keyboard tray for many users, especially those with a height adjustable desk who can get the keyboard to the right height but still need the negative tilt.*Corporate-wide use of ergonomic keyboards can reduce health care losses and increase worker productivity.In summary, I have been typing on the new keyboard for several days and I love how it feels and think I may actually be typing faster. I've always been fond of the easy adjustment lever and the fact that this keyboard is easily adjustable without needing to buy a kit to set height or splay.Tell us about your favorite keyboard. Have you tried the new Goldtouch V2 Keyboard? What do you use and why? [...]
Very pleased with the photos that this lens helped to produce. Glare was substantially reduced and saved a lot of time by not having to setup for the right position.
My five year old grandson is giving the charger a workout. It is doing it's job and keeping the DS charged for him. The price on it was great.
only brand i will buy no problems not like other brands with lots duds good company to deal with don
Since I don't use the surround sound system all the time I don't want to use any receiver as source select. I want to use the HDMI inputs on my plasma TV and just send the audio (from the TV) to a decoder when I want surround sound. Therefor the pass-though only audio HDMI on the SONY is very user un-friendly for my use. It requires to use the receiver as a source select and be on for any kind of TV watching. Not a problem if you use the surround sound all the time, but as I said, many times I just want the regular TV audio. In addition, although PRO-LOGIC decoding is a standardized technology, I found the decoding fairly poor. A case of you get what you pay for and I don't want to knock the product. I should have read the description on the SONY better, because I would have not bought it for my circumstances.
This is a great computer. Easy and fun to use and comes with everything you need right of the box. Elegant and powerful. I have using Macs for many years and it certainly a great Mac.
Notice, all the happy....five star ratings, are from people that JUST bought this MP3. I have had mine for 9 months.I have had this MP3 since Christmas 2005. I bought the white 512 for my son at the same time. Whith in 3 weeks, my son's was no longer working at all, he had it in his back pack, and some how it got crunched enough to never work again!! I was not happy. Also in a few months, mine started to have issues. The very "tiny" menu button is rediculous. And the main toggle was a complete failure for Sony. I accually removed the cover to the toggle, and just moved the joy stick under it, to change songs, or volume. How stupid. I am so mad about this MP3 player. I am going to buy a Creative V. I have done a lot of research this time, and I will not buy another Sony. The hold button, that is part of this sliding door never works, I find the player dead in my gym bag, all the time!!! Apparently, the door slides over a bit, and the player will turn on, FOR HOURS, and than you have a dead player. Maybe Sony should have given us a on/off button, than this would not happen! Dont do it folks, look into other options, even my mom's iPod Nano is better designed than this joke of an MP3 player.
I researched competitor units from Garmin and Tom-Tom, and decided to buy the Magellan 4000 from Amazon.com. The unit arrived just before Father's Day, and I am extremely pleased with my choice.The 4.3" screen is easy to read in all light conditions. It powers up and finds my location in just seconds, compared to minutes with a former Garmin unit. I have used it for about 10 days, driving to all parts of the Twin Cities. It brought me right to every address, and found a restaurant, when someone's verbal directions lead me astray.The AAA data base is very extensive, and the mapping detail is extremely current. The battery holds a charge for over 3 hours of use, and it was easy to program addresses in the easy chair at home.I am very glad that I now have the Magellan 4000 to get me around the city and the country.
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!!!
This headphones are great! Sound quality ( Bass is good but not dominating )and comfort are excellent and you can use it without using the batteries which is for noise cancelling function only (unlike Bose where its always in noise cancelling mode or nothing) another thing is it runs on a single AAA battery only ,sweet! no need for expensive and hasslefull reachargeable batteries. But the best part is its less than a $100,shipped! Overall, I would recomend this product to all of you music lovers out there.
I purchased this product to transfer Hi8 to DVD, and was completely disappointed.Video quality is poor at best. Color is particularly bad - washed out, rainbows soaring thru the video, strange artifacts, and bursts of dropped frames (even though Pinnacle's software always reported zero dropped frames). I don't expect Hollywood DVD quality video, but I know what my source video looks like and this product didn't even look as good as streamed Internet video.I might have tolerated the product with its video problems if it weren't for the audio. Others have reported 'no audio capture'. I didn't experience this but my captures consistently had 10 to 30 seconds of lag between the video and the audio. This made the product completely useless. I can believe that other reviewers didn't just have wiring problems.The user interface is better than most other products, if not outright brilliant. The feature set looks great but I didn't waste the time to try most of it since the core functionality just isn't there.I am running a 2.8GHz P4 with 512M RAM and 80G drive, so I was well above min specs. I used XP Pro w/SP2. In fairness, others have reported install problems on XP and I had no such problems. I did have multiple lockups while the software was running, and even Task Manager couldn't always kill it.
Wonderful to be able to buy a Genuine Pentax Adaptor rather than those cheap imitations. Works perfectly except that when the M42 screw lens is screwed into the camera body, it does not always line up with the lens setting exactly on the top. But at least I can be sure taht there no risk to the camera and I avoid all the (on-line) horror stories from generic adaptors.
I purchased this as a replacement for the wireless keyboard that came with my iMac. If given the choice, I would always choose this over the wireless keyboard - I don't really understand the need for a miniature keyboard that allows me to sit far from the computer.So far, I haven't had any issues with certain keys, such as the volume keys, not working - the driver that came with the product has worked fine with Snow Leopard. Everything with the keyboard has been what you'd expect from such a utilitarian device - it's comfortable to type with, it looks fine, and it's a fraction of the cost of the wireless keyboard. Unless you need to type from across the room and/or a wired keyboard simply won't do, you won't be disappointed with this.
I've had these headphones for nearly a year now and use them every day at work for pretty much the entire workday.Mostly echoing the 200+ other comments here, they sound great (to me), do a pretty good job at keeping the outside noise out and the music in (ie they don't bother your co-workers and your co-workers don't bother you).My main work player is my laptop, which while not exactly the best source drives them perfectly fine.The snugness/size is possibly the greatest obstacle to overcome with these headphones. You will either get used to it quickly and not be bothered with it, or you will hate it and it will drive you insane.I find the comments citing lack of bass humorous. The bass sounds natural and tight, but certainly not overblown and overpowering like other available headphones. The overall clarity and frequency balance is great IMO.There been several comments about cracked/broken headbands, however mine do not (yet) appear to have any problems. I have about 7 1/4 hat size for reference.The coiled cord, I've had no problems one way or other. It is a non-issue for myself.Overall, I give these headphones 5 out of 5 with the note about the snugness being a potential issue, they are among the best set of headphones I've had the pleasure of listening to, particularly for the price point.
This speaker wire is very good and easy to use. The strands are easy to separate and easy to work with. This was my first time wiring a surround sound system in my house and I had no problems working with this product. I'd definitely recommend picking this up if you need to wire some speakers.
Much more satisfactory than ear buds. Use them all the time for listening to audio books. Ordered at least 4 additional pairs for spouse and friends. Just wish they could fold, but no matter - they are wonderful.bought through Amazon - where I buy EVERYTHING
No matter how cute this looks.The company carries no spare parts what so ever.So if your battery dies or your charger damages.This item goes to the Museum.
In my opinion Logitech makes the best mice. I got sick of all the wires my "wireless" mouse had, the charging station and the AC adapter for it and all that crap. This had a nice fit for my large hand, the weight is comfortable and not heavy, the buttons are crisp and the texture of the mouse feels good. It works great with Vista x32 without installing the bloated logitech driver suite. The scrool wheel clicks with each partial turn which I prefer to the smooth constant scroll type.For the price I don't think you'll find a better mouse. Also it has the PS2 adapter with it incase you are low on USB ports (like I am).
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...
Our first problem occured Christmas morning. We plugged it in and then we smelled smoke and it had two places where it got so hot it was melting. Also, the battery is too big. Will definetely return and get something else. Toys R Us should do more research before they sell something like this.
This cable is well made.fairly priced.A bout $9 delivered is a good deal. Monster cable is nice & durable.Sometimes it cost a lot more to own. You can find a cheaper one on Amazon. I owned a $3.50 and it works fine.But cheaply made;Thanks jaya2
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.
Crackled. Made terrible noise when plugged and unplugged into new imac. Went out half the time, finally just stopped going on or working after only three years. I disliked them and the sound was sub-par for what I paid. Sorry but would never buy again.
Think more than twice before you decide to buy this product, unless the shape of your head is square.I wonder if the design engineer of this product knew the word &quot;ergonoimcs&quot;. Your head and ears will start hurting right after you use the headphone.Don't buy this product. Buy anything else(Brookstone or Koss).I really with I had seen this kind of advice before I made a fatal mistake.
I found this switch to be adequate for my need of using a single monitor, keyboard and mouse for two computers. It is quick to switch, and is not 'fickle' like the previous Belkin switch I owned. I love the fact that only one button is needed for switching between the two computers rather than a combination/multiple button switching system. However, this product does not support audio other than 2.0 systems. I have a 2.1 system (two speakers and a subwoofer), and it did not work. I consulted the manual and sure enough, it indicated that only 2 speaker systems are supported.I am not faulting IOGEAR for my oversight, mind you, but I think the fact that this product cannot support the very widespread 2.1 systems warrants 4 stars rather than 5. If you only have a two-speaker system without subwoofers, this is the KVM switch for you. If you have a 2.1 or higher system, look elsewhere.
I've had the S3 IS for about a week now and am thoroughly impressed with it. Before the Canon I owned a Minolta Z6, and though both cameras' tech specs are similar, the Canon is far superior. I decided to migrate to S3 IS because of the Minolta's shortcomings, such as poor battery life, terrible handling of contrast, oversaturation of reds and bad white balance. As far as I can tell, the S3 has none of these problems. I was also worried about the learning curve -- changing brands can be daunting and difficult -- but the Canon is very intuitive and easy to set and handle, plus it offers tons of options to get it to do exactly what you want. It is also fantastic in low light conditions (as good as the Olympus C2100 UZ). The 12x optical zoom and image stabilization are fantastic. I have equipped the S3 with a Lensmate 58 mm lens adapter (several owners recommended the Lensmate product instead of the Canon adapter) and it works fine. It also spares me the minor aggravation of the original Canon lens cap, which comes off easily.
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.
I bought this a wal-mart for 120$. WORTH THE PRICE, EVERY PENNY.Pros - Plays 99.9% of my mp3s perfect, very good sound qualty.Cons - Dosen't oranize my folers, no radio.
These cases are great because you can just grab a sharpie and write directly on the front and unlike some other, similar cases, the matte surface of these prevents the markings from just smudging off. I find it quicker to just write on these rather than printing a label. I can only find them at one local store and they are almost always out of stock so I must not be the only person who loves them.
The SanDisk CompactFlash PC Card Adapter is a quick and easy way to transfer photos from your type I CompactFlash memory cards to laptops and other PCs with PC Card slots. The memory card simply shows up as a hard drive, allowing direct access to copy, move, and delete photos much more quickly than with the typical USB interface provided with today's digital cameras.My only caution with these adapters is that they seem a bit delicate in terms of electronics; always be sure to stop the card services on your PC for the device before removing it from your computer, or the adapter could go &quot;bye-bye.&quot; I've gone through two in two years (on multiple PCs) due to simply ejecting the card--upon next use, the adapter failed to work. PC Card standards supposedly allow for hot swapping, but something in these cards simply doesn't like being handled that way.
Great product and fast service!!! I have several of these protectors in our house and so far have not had any issues!!
Easily the best set of headphones I've ever owned plus they didn't break the bank.
I purchased this unit to run my chainsaw sharpener that usually works with a 12 volt auto battery so I could use it on the workbench without having to keep an extra auto battery around. Works great. Doesn't overheat or burn up the sharpener or bog down. You must consider the power requirements of your sharpener before selecting a power supply though.
It,s great
Purchased this drive to move my large file phots around from home to work, and family members etc. It is also has enough storage for small movies which will be useful.I wanted to be sure that the drive would stand the test of time since it would be moved around, dropped, squashed etc The rubber design is very tough and I can see it would be hard to break it. So top marks there.The write and read speed is very fast - make sure you check these time when comapring to other cheaper drives.I give 4 stars because the encryption software that comes with the drive is not user friendly, and this was a another key reason I bought it.
i bought 2 GB for my vostro 1000 a month ago and worked perfect since i installed it. very recommended.
Great receiver the best I've ever used and I chose one of the less expensive ones.
UPDATED REVIEW: After only about 9 months' gentle use (in a nice, cool, dust and vibration free office, simply attached to my Mac to do automatic backups) this unit suddenly quit working. The light is on, the drive hums, but it's not showing up as a hard drive on my system despite numerous efforts to do diagnostics or repair. Online support from WD has been less than stellar. I will probably switch to laCie on the theory "fool me once..." A shame, because it was a good item as long as it worked. Amazon won't allow me to change my stars once they're given, but now I'd have to give it two or three stars.ORIGINAL REVIEW: This drive works flawlessly with my Mac, Leopard and Time Machine. After several months I've had no problems. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that it's slightly more loud in its "humming" while actively copying files than I'd prefer. However, it's utterly silent when sitting still but still turned on. I did have to put some padding underneath it to stop a resonating hum with my wooden desk, but that solved the problem. I love the flexibility of being able to hook it up with firewire or USB. Overall I have no major complaints and this easily deserves 4 stars if not 5 in my opinion.
I received my package super fast and it was in perfect condition. Usually these printer cartridges end up in beat-up and taped up packaging, but mine was like it came directly off of the shelf.
I have been using a MS keyboard & a mouse on the side for years. Lately my right hand thumb hurts a bit when I bend it holding the mouse, so I ordered this one that has a mouse pad at the bottom just like a laptop keyboard. It's a great little keyboard, nicely built and easy to use. At the beginning the mouse pad seems to be a bit stiff, but I get used to it after a while. There is no number keys on the right hand, it takes a bit getting use to. But in general, I like it very much.The only annoying bit is that there is no LED for the Num Lock nor the Caps Lock. How could this be possible?? It's really annoying when you enter password that has mixture of letter and numbers. I can't not believe that the engineers forgot about this and hope Adesso will incorporate this in the next version.
I was skeptical at first with the price, but this little guy works great! Really, it is all you need! I use this as my primary charger for my DS Lite! Take note: Will NOT work with the old, large Nitnendo DS. Only works with the newer, smaller Nintendo DS Lite. (They have completely different charger connectors).This price really can not be beat! I send for a few of them, and take one with me whenever I travel!
The DVD-1740 displays a beautiful picture on my HD television on the 1080i & 1080p HDMI settings. Colors are noticeably vivid and sharp. Disks load very quickly with no waiting/response time. Music CDs emit tremendous sound quality, especially when using fiber optic cables.
Being a professional photographer I am very picky about the cameras I buy. I wanted a small pocket point and shoot when I don't want to carry around my pro gear. I've carefully researched most of the compact digitals on the market and have always gravitated towards the Canon line (my pro gear is all Canon).I've been using these Canon Digital Elph Powershots for years now and by far they are the best compact point and shoots out there...and they keep getting smaller without compromising picture quality.The newspapers I've worked for have even bought several of these to use as backup cameras that a reporter can grab and easily shoot an assignment when a photographer isn't available. The prints have always looked just as good as if they'd been shot with the high-end pro digitals.
I purchased this TV from Amazon during the Dec special and could not be happier. I've owned a 720P projection and decided it was time to enter blu-ray and HD-DVD world with a TV that supported 1080p inputs. I have done as much research as humanly possible and decided on SXRD and could not be happier.My decision was based on these facts:1. First and foremost, I did not intend to hang my television on a wall and having a rear projection that protrudes 13" as opposed to 5" for LCD or plasma was no concern.2. Based on #1 I decided to weigh the pros and cons btwn projection and LCD. LCD has better viewing angles and brighter during the daylight. Well I work during the day like most people and the room is not greatly lit anyway. And I do not intend to move to the sides of the tv while watching. On top of that, these projections have better contrast (black levels) and pixel response time (2.5ms vs. 8ms for LCD generally). This proves very important watching movies (contrast) and sports (response time) where the action is fast.3. Now the harder decision was which technology? DLP, LCD projection or LCos (which sony calls SXRD). The below reviews and articles from video mags and their high tech tests convinced me the newest technology (SXRD) did away with 'rainbow effect' and/or 'screen door effect' inherrent in DLP and LCD Projection, respectively.[...]Now I have the TV and could not be happier with my decision. I paid the same as some friends with 1080p LCDs with a bigger screen! (50 vs. 40). These friends have agreed that after some tweaking, my tv actually is better watching sports (no trailing pixel effect) and movies (where deep blacks can be realized). Their advantage is very brightly lit rooms where the projection picture can look dimmer but this is extreme conditions. They also watch their LCD on a stand which removed any size difference since it will protrude only as much as your stand does. Also note this TV is about 75lbs, which is light to me. If it werent for its size, I could move this around myself! As far as the viewing angle is concerned, I cant see much difference sitting from any angle until you actually are at the side of the screen but who watches at that angle anyway?SETTINGS: I know many people want to know the optimal settings. There are two schools here.A. Majority perception - this is the pre-set settings out of the box. Most people are not as technical will enjoy this since colors are bright and the display is bright and generally the normal population will like to see this and it sells better in stores this way. Colors and brightness are maximized.B. True to Scale (lifelike) - this is the videophiles who have everything set closely to the telivision braodcast standard and what the dvd calibrations help you attain. This is where everything looks 'real' and not exaggerated and scales are distinguishable for the same color i.e. different shades of black.The settings Ive used to accomplish B. are below. This seems to be the preferred settings from many of the forums for this television and originally distributed by CNET with their professional calibrations. I have followed this and am very impressed by 1080P Blu-Ray movies!!!! AND you can have separate settings per input!!! which is great because I want blu-ray 1080p material as close to whats intended and I want to 'tweak' cable broadcast, especially standard definition signals."What follows are the user-menu settings we found ideal for viewing in a completely dark room with a 1080i HDMI source, namely the Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD player (with its Enhanced Black Level turned Off). Your ideal settings will vary according to room lighting, source and personal preference. We have not listed settings that do not affect picture quality with this setup. See the full review for explanations as to why we chose these settings.Picture menu:Mode: CustomAdvanced iris: Min [I use AUTO IRIS 1 since my lighting varies and not completely dark room as in there tests]Picture: 84Brightness: 56Color: 41Hue: 0Color temp: Warm2Sharpness: 50Noise reduction: Off--Advanced Settings--Black corrector: OffGamma: Off [I use low to correct Standard definition picture with my DVR box input and off with 1080p blu ray input since I assume it sends what was intended to view]Clear white: OffLive color: OffWhite balance: (see below)Detail enhancer: [I use low to correct Standard definition picture with my DVR box input and off with 1080p blu ray input since I assume it sends what was intended to view]Edge enhancer: Off--White balance--R-gain: -2G-gain: -1B-gain: 0R-bias: -3G-bias: -2B-bias: -1Setup menu:Color matrix: StandardPower saving: On"[...]The last thing is bulb replacement. The bulb lasts about 8000 hours (approx 4.5 years for 6hrs avg daily viewing). I think I would prefer to replace the on rear projection which brings the picture back to 'new' with no picture deterioration (at a cost of ~200). As far as LCDs, I dont think there is any method to bring the picture back to new after many years of use.I know this review is long but I believe it is helpful for many needed to make a big decision.
I bought the Apex ADV-3800 from Amazon because it seemed like a great price. I had no problems with it at first. Then, a malfunction started. I no longer got video output from the DVD player. I could still view cable channels and VHS tapes fine. But when I switched to DVD mode, the screen would go black; there wasn't even the generic-blue DVD screen. If I inserted a DVD and pressed the buttons in the right order, I could get the DVD to play. However, I only heard the audio (which came through flawlessly); the screen was still black.I tried calling Apex's customer service number (both the California area code and the toll-free). They were busy every single time. Except for once. The one time that it wasn't busy, I was on hold for over 3 hours before I gave up waiting. (In that time, I went from #17 to #3 in the queue, according to the recorded voice.) I also posted my problem on their website. They promised a reply within 24 hours but none came after 5 days of waiting.I even called one of the companies listed on the Apex website as a licensed repair company. The company told me that they also have great difficulties with Apex, especially in getting hold of them on the phone.Spend your money on a product supported by a company that will actually help you if anything goes wrong. Avoid Apex. I'd give them zero stars if I could.
Sound is better than most stock earbuds, and they are very good at shutting out external noise. Takes a bit of work to get them sized up & fitted correctly, and after that it still takes a while to get used to them. If you get them fitted in your ears just right, they have good frequency range for earbuds, but if you don't, the sound quality seriously suffers.Would have been happy enough with them but after about six months, sound from the left earbud failed. Got them pretty cheap so it's hardly worth it to try to RMA them, even if they are still under warranty. I have the HD580 and HD560 Sennheiser headphones and the sound on those is fantastic and they will last forever. A big reason why I bought these is because I thought I'd get the same sort of quality in these earbuds. It's disappointing to see Sennheiser put their name on an unreliable product.
All in all, a great purchase - the price beats all.They are a comfortable wear, but I notice them on.Sound quality isn't mind blowing, but again - for the price - a fantastic find IMO.
THIS CAMERA IS SMALL AND KINDA NEAT,BUT IT DIDNT WORK VERY LONG.AIPTEK MAKES SOME REALLY COOL CAMERAS BUT THIS IS NOT A GOOD ONE!!
this is a great little reader. works great on my Mac in both tiger AND leopard. just plug it in and go. also works great with adobe bridge. it has a very small footprint and the transfer rates compared to using a printer's card reader or straight from your camera (not a good idea) is blazing fast. for the price you cannot go wrong here.
This remote/dock is awesome! The one thing I wished with my old dock was that I could view/change music without going to the dock. Presto! The Keyspan TVI-200C does it...and very well. The sound is perfect, it was easy to set up, I love it! If I had to give it one critique, it would be there is no on/off switch on the dock. You can put it in sleep mode via the remote, but I would like to turn it off like my old dock. But that is the only downside...and it is not even a minor thing, just something I need to get used to. You can view/select just like on your iPod..by artist, genre, album, and song. You can also hook it up to your TV for video (via S-Video)and pictures. If you are thinking about it, buy this dock/remote! At this time (05/21/08) it did not come with a adapter for Nano 3rd Gen, but I just went to the Apple Store and bought one for a couple bucks.
i bought these speakers in silver clor. already had owned a pair in black. silver color much sharper. sound is great for the money. love the speakers. would highly recommend them.
The Tamrac Expedition 3 is well constructed, but there are a few caveats.First, the camera backpack is really small. If you want only to take your camera and a lens, then this pack is ideal. If this is your principle camera bag, you will need to purchase MAS and SAS accessories to accommodate your gear.Second, the pack is water resistant. As such, there is a rain flap that covers the zippers. Unfortunately, this design can make opening and closing the pack a hassle.Third, the storage compartments will not allow for much in terms of accessories. Again, the design philosophy of Tamrac is centered on modular and strap accessories, which will often total more than the initial price of the camera bag.If you're willing to spend $36 dollars for the MAS medium side bags, $26 for two SAS filter pouches @ $13 per pouch, $13 for a water bottle holder, and $xx.xx for whatever other accessories you deem necessary, then you will have the principle camera bag you desire. Or, you can use this rather expensive, but well built, camera bag to carry your camera and very little else. Or, you can buy a bigger bag for less money.
This was my first ipod purchase(I don't listen to music much). I needed something to listen to at the gym and this is the tiniest, lightest (and cutest) mp3 player I found. The sound is good and it holds a ton of songs. I did have to get new earphones because the ones it came with did not fit my ears but most people don't seem to have that problem, I guess I have small ears.
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.
I got it when they said I would, & it charges all my batteries. I am very satisfied.
Not much to say other than your standard ANL fuse. Good packaging and ship time.
Bought my Handspring visor a couple of months ago to replace the Palm III I've had for 2 years that my fiance now owns. After a week, I noticed the screen loose in my Handspring. When you tap on the top of the screen, it actually moved. I took it back and got another one, the replacement now has a loose screen. And it has never been dropped. The reverse backlighting is difficult, if not impossible to read, except for total blackout conditions. The next time I buy a PDA, I'll stick with the Palm products. Better quality, better screen, and in my humble opinion, better product.
I only use Microsoft Natural keyboards. If you have wide sholders (I do) - it makes a huge difference when you type all day (like I do). The keys have a nice feel.
I read a lot of the reviews in Amazon so was prepared for the worst when it came to assembly. And yes, the assembly instructions did leave something to be desired but after a while of staring, I did figure it out. I also noticed that one of the combiner bars across the back of the plastic box which houses the cable connection and circuitry was not rivited. 3 out of 4 connections were so I was wary of poor factory assembly. I called antennaedirect and as soon as I mentioned " combiner bar " the tech knew what I was concerned about and suggested I could squirt some silicon in the empty rivit location. Evidently that is the design. That really should be addressed at the factory as an outdoor antennae would allow water to go places you would not want it. If I was putting this antennae outside, I would slather the cable connection box entirely with silicon. No leaks then.Ok, now for the good stuff. My house sits at around 360-370 ft above sea level. I'm appoximately 40-42 miles from Philly and Baltimore and 54 miles from Camden, NJ. I point my antennae 67 degrees to Philly and also get Camden at the same compass direction. Baltimore is at 250 degrees and also comes in clearly. Don't hold your compass close to the antennae when positioning as your steel mount will throw off your compass. I pick up all the major networks out of Philly and Baltimore. I get Fox, several all weather channels, PBS both from Phil and Camden,and some other channels.I put my antennae in the attic of my 2 story home and ran 80 ft of quad shield cable ( $19.00 HomeDepot )with no pre-amp. I swear I'm looking at 1080P football and nature shows. Comcast or Armstrong cable was NEVER this good. I'm pulling in football in widescreen with surround sound. Thanksgiving will be way fun this year.I chose the attic location to get away from uv degradation of plastics and oxidation of aluminum. An antennae in the attic will last forever.
I purchased this for my daughters and it is a good laptop for looking at the web and doing homework. I purchased it from Amazon for about $900 with a rebate. It is worth the price.
Received the CE-IV for Christmas and I was so glad to see it. I couldn't wait to play with it. I have found several things that I thought everyone should know before purchasing this player and returning it like I had too.PROS: Great sound. The SRS WOW HD is wonderful to hear through any headset. The display is clear and crisp whit a smooth scrolling of two easy to read lines of ID3 text. The SD/MMC memory slot is located in the battery compartment under the back cover. The supplied headphone sounds equally as good in the earphone port or the line-out port. Two different outputs for the earphones located in different places is a big plus for me; especially because they both can be used simultaneously for two people to enjoy the great sounding music.CONS: The case face and back are PLASTIC with an aluminum band around the circumference of the player, which is misleading because the product description details the player as aluminum. I am returning the player for this next simple but important reason, which is USB 1.1 compatibility ONLY and NOT the 2.0 as advertised. It takes a full 30 minutes to upload songs to this player. Yes, I have a USB 2.0 PC and read/write rate is painfully slow. I could burn a CD and play it on another device before this thing is ready to go. I tried to find a new firmware version for this player to update the v2.521 file transfer software on the player but the Alienware support site is a NIGHTMARE for anyone who did not buy something directly from them (i.e. Amazon). I cannot even view what my firmware is supposed to be on the Alienware site. I'm not counting on them to come to my rescue any time soon. There is NO support for folders or play lists, which would really help search through 500 songs one by one. There is no capability to add or delete FM radio station programmed channels. The only method to add a preset channel is to use the auto program function then go back and reassign those channels to the stations you want manually. The big bummer for me is that the upgradeable SD/MMC memory slot only recognizes up to 512 MB cards. Now I cannot add my 1 GB SD card and double my available memory but without folder support I guess this keeps me from going insane trying to find one song in a thousand.Alienware has really disappointed me and let me down with this player. I hope that they can fix these issues soon because they are still the only high-end manufacturer that makes an MP3 player with extendable memory capabilities (even though its only 512 MB).
This Hotsync data/charger cable was delivered quickly and works just as well as the original that came with my daughter's Zen Photo (which has outlasted two iPods!) I would definitely order from UnitedIntegral for future electronic purchases!
order this product, use this product ,,,,,,,,result and performance excellent, i am happy to use this product.
For Christmas gift and matching peices to new system in sons first car, I just couldn't beat it. The sound is great!
I have used this item for over a year. It is easily adjustable and very sturdy. The tray is large and versatile enough to fit nearly any size keyboard. When the removable wrist pad is removed, the tray is a flat, non-skid surface.The one flaw is that the tray does not move smoothly in and out from under the desk. When moving the tray back under the desk, you have to push hard to start the slide.
I love my Sampler! This is an awesome toy/creative tool that I use all the time! It's great for skateboarding shots, snowboarding, or just any subject matter that involves movement. Just remember to only use it in bright sunlight conditions. And if you turn the film into one of those one hour photo places, give them a heads-up as to what type of shots the camera takes. Their machines sometimes get stuck during the processing because they have a hard time with the vertical and horizontal lines that separate the frames. If you just tell them though, they can monitor it and the pictures turn out just fine! Get one of these cameras, you won't be disappointed. Not only that, it's a total conversation piece!
This case provided good if inconvenient protection - at first. You had to take the Palm out of the case to synch or charge it, both occasions when I'm likely to drop the device and so especially need it in the case. But it was sturdy, slim, and fairly light weight.Then, after using it for about six weeks, it quit latching shut. No amount of fooling around with it will get it to stay closed. I recommend against this case and suggest you purchase one with a more secure closing mechanism.
These are simply the best earbuds I've ever bought! They took a while to fit to my ears, but now they never fall out and they feel like they aren't even there! On top of that, they make the best sound I've ever gotten out of my laptop! In short, if you like earbuds, BUY THESE!
out of 10 times it might work 2 times. all connections were securely connected but i was hardly able to switch between ports. only worked for primary main 1. i switched cables as well to make sure nothing wrong with optical cables. just frustration. i would not recommend this item to any one.
I ordered a Nikon battery and rec'd an after-market battery, even though it was advertised as made by Nikon. It would be best to call the seller and verify before ordering.
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.
We bought this camera after we had our first child--and everyone comments on what outstanding pictures it takes. We get such great pictures of our baby, there's just no need to take him to a professional studio! It's very easy to use and we are slowly learning all of the many things the camera actually can do. But, initially, it's as easy as point and shoot for perfect pictures. The lens it comes with is perfect for indoor and closer objects, but in the future we will probably invest in a better lens for zooming on things further away. Great camera--would recommend to anyone!
I have owned a fellows gel rest for years. This exact one in fact and have enjoyed it since the day I bought it. The only reason I had buy a new one is I accidentaly puntured it.This new one however is no good. it is 1" shorter, 1/2" narrower and half as thick as it used to be.Highly disappointed in how much they reduced the size overall.As I'm typing this now my wrist are on this gel pad and are starting to hurt due to the lack in height.
After purchasing a laptop and attempting to use it while sitting in a recliner I realized that I needed something to keep my legs from scorching. I actually purchased this from a local retailer without reading the reviews. What a great purchase!! It works so well. It keeps my legs and computer cool and it is the perfect height. The price through Amazon is less than I paid at a local store.
We purchased a Bose for our 'reading room' in the front of the home. The music really drifts through the entire house with excellent quality and clarity. I was skeptical of the price vs size vs need but we are satisfied with all, I shopped for many small systems and we decided on the Bose and are pleased. I wish the multi change cd player wasn't so expensive, we would have added it already but we're just living with the single player for now.
Very happy with it -- can make great dinners in a fraction of the time. Everyone should own one!
I really enjoy this film and when taken to my trusted processor have had wonderful results.
This i950 Photo Printer is just an all around superb printer!!It is fast,It does a wonderful job, I am delighted with it.Regards: Charles L. Greenhill
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 purchased these headphones 30 days ago, so that my wife can watch TV in bed without disturbing me, but the product is terrible, and they go back to the retailer today.The headphones come with a tuning dial on the phones to properly tune in the frequency. The tuning is so finicky that it takes 2-3 minutes to fine tune each time you wear them. And finally last night, I couldn't tune them in at all.For some reason, the volume through the headphones is very low, and the volume control knob, also on the headphones (and unmarked as is the tuning knob) must be turned all the way up to reach an acceptable listening level.On the only bright side, the headphones are a bit lighter and more comfortable to wear than the competition, but if they don't work, what good is that?
I've bought four of these with my friends, in the last 3 months.ALL of them have stopped to work. It just stops suddenly. The led on it wont light up anymore, it will no be recognized by windows anymore.Even thought Kingston gives you the 5 year warrant, it is really frustrating to have 4 (FOUR) braking in the first 3 months. Try other brands that give you UNLIMITED warrant, because they really believe in their product. Before buying this, take a look at other brands....
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.
I bought these so that i could plug my new sony headphones into my receiver and listen to my records through them. They cause no distortions in the sound, everything sounds awesome! Also, it doesn't look, nor feel cheap! Great buy at a cheap price!
I have purchased free agent, its very good in speed (reading and writing files) and its too quite.
First, I love buying from amazon.com. The cannon deluxe bag is an incredible bag with a lot of room for all my camera gear. Excellent bag for any dig camera.Thanks
This was a present for our 13 year old daughter [ who is in love with photography ].The shutter speed allows her to take pictures of friends in motion [dancing, skiing and other sporting events]Amazing window on back for best picture view; love the orange color - different than others on the market.
I bought this to connect a phone or laptop to my stereo system. The cable looks very good and appears to be of high quality, but I apparently got a defective one because only one channel works. I replaced it with a similar cable of a different brand and everything works great now.
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.
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 ordered 2 due to the great price. Unfortunately, only 1 card was shipped. I emailed the seller and they immediately shipped the other SD card and even included a card reader as an apology for the mistake. I would highly recommend this seller and would not hesitate to order from them again.
This is a good Gb switch at a reasonable price. It does not seem to generate much heat.It seems to work correctly with Jumbo frames up to 9000.Not much else to say about it...
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've been needing an FM solution for my iPod because the car I drive most often does not have the option of a cassette connection. I read the reviews for all the different products and settled on this one.I was aware that audio quality can vary depending on how crowded your local frequencies are, but I've had great success in all of my cars and my home radio.I would recommend this product highly. It's easy to use and it looks snazzy on top of your iPod. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it from Amazon because I paid WAY more at Radio Shack.
When I purchased this CD holder at first, it seemed to be a lovely solution to my DVD and CD problems! However, I have recently noticed small dots appearing on my CD's and DVD's , almost like mold! They don't come off either! This has happened to my Cousin also, who purchased the same type of CD/DVD holder shortly before I. Luckily I caught the "CD Mold" and got all of my items out of the booklet before they were ruined! Not only do small dots appear on the cd's and DVD's, but, the pages CONSTANTLY come un-binded and fall out, and if you turn the binder the wrong way, all of your stuff falls out of the pages and rolls to the bottom of the damn Binder! BUYER BEWARE!
I replaced my ancient Olympus, 26 years old, that I had fully outfitted with lenses, etc. with a Fuji Finepix 3800. I was very pleased with this, with one exception. I missed the ability to change films speeds from the SLR film world. I moved up to the 5100 and have not stopped being amazed with the results. I bought a wide angle lens to increase the options with this.Today I bought a 3100 model for my daughter.I have complete admiration for all the Fuji products.
While attempting to find a way to expand my surround sound capabilities using the optical port, I found the Nyrius SW100 with a selector switch. I broadened my usable inputs to 3 optically. What could be better. Great find and a great piece of equipment.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
The adapter itself was not recognized in my laptop until I inserted a Compact Flash card into it. At that point both the adapter 'and' the card and it's contents were immediately recognized. Just be aware of that so that you don't mistakenly think the adapter isn't working when you insert it into your laptop (without a CF card). All is well with this product. I give it 5 stars without reservation.
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'm going to write this review for people who have not cleaned their image sensor before. I just finished using this product minutes ago and HAD to leave a review.For starters, if you've read your manual and/or things online, you've no doubt noticed that image sensor cleaning is filled with dire warnings about ruining your camera. It seems that more is written about how awful you're going to screw up your camera than how to actually clean it. After reading all of these things, I was very nervous about cleaning my Nikon D5000. Afterall, it's my first DSLR and I've only had it a few months. I mostly shoot outdoors and have to frequently swap between my telezoom and macro lenses. So it's no wonder that my image sensor was full of dust. I cleaned my sensor according to the instructions (as well as you tube videos I watched on the topic). The process took less than a minute and worked like a charm. Seriously.I bought the large rocket blower separately because I wanted to try that first before using the wet method. I gotta tell ya people. Even though everyone gushes about the rocket blower, I found it to be useless for a camera that has a built-in sensor cleaner. I have my D5000 set to clean at startup and shut down. If your built-in sensor can't shake the dust loose, chances are pretty good that the rocket blower isn't going to dislodge it either. I am just NOT impressed with the rocket blower at all. I did the auto-levels test in Photoshop to see all the dust spots. The before and after results using only the rocket blower were virtually the same. My advice is to not buy the more expensive version of this kit that comes with the blower. If your camera doesn't have a built-in sensor shake cleaner, then maybe. But otherwise, save your money (I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying this, but oh well).Now then, onto this kit. I put 3 drops of the Eclipse solution on one of the swabs, went back and forth across my sensor, and voila! The numerous dust spots are no longer there. The auto-levels PS test shows nothing. I just can't believe how quick and easy it was after reading all the gloom and doom warnings. Kitchens tend to be less dusty than other rooms, so I setup my tripod in the kitchen, pointed my camera down, and did the job. It seems common for people to have to repeat the process, so if that happens to you, don't worry too much. My advice is to just use a good amount of force when swiping to avoid having to repeat the process.This kit comes with 4 dry swabs but you can use the pec pads as replacements to cover the plastic swab. This kit seems a bit pricey but it does come with quite a bit, and a nice case to boot. I could keep writing about this product and the process, but just know that it's very quick and easy. Mine came from Micro-tools and they include a good color instruction brochure. I give this seller and the product two thumbs up.
Just what my HP needed. Needed more RAM to speed up the CPU.Deleivey was fast and packaging was first class.
I bought the wireless router because the cable was installed in one room of the house (for the XBox Live) and I often use the notebook in other rooms. I decided to go the fastest (54g) possible, as the price difference wasn't that great.Setup for me was an absolute pain, but that was due to no technical notes relating to my individual ISP (Telstra Cable in Australia) - So just when I was going to give up for the night and call Belkin the next day, it magically started working.As far as speed, most parts of the house only acheive 24mbs, and others less. I have yet to get 54mbs, 44mbs is common though, and more that acceptable for surfing. (I wouldn't run XBox Live or PS2 Network Play wirelessly!)With all the positives out of the way, gee this router annoys me. I now keep a paperclip next to the router for the regular resets. I might try to get it swapped over tommorrow where I bought it, but it seems to require resetting 3-4 times per week.At least it has a 30day DOA (where I bought it) and a Lifetime warranty through Belkin.Would I buy it again? Probably.
The printer arrived completely ruined. It was packed in a flimsy box in circa 35 lb. of finely shredded paper without any plastic bag or any other wrapping around the printer. Every compartment of the printer was full of shredded paper and tiny paper particles and dust. Incomprehensible how any human being could ship an electronic item like that. I really needed the printer.Instead, even with the refund of my money, I am out of [...] for returning shipping charges.The seller really needs to pay that.Since there is no zero rating, I had to five the item a one star. Sorry about that.
This speaker took a couple of minutes to have operating after I unpacked and made sure I had all the pieces. Hooked the receiver up and when it turned green I plugged in the speaker and it worked like a charm.I may buy another one in the near future.I bought it from Amazon and had it in a week and it worked right out of the box.Bob
After buying the Olympus Stylus 730 ,to save some money, and almost crying over the horrible pictures, I returned it and splurged for the Olympus SD800.This camera is awesome! Picture quality is superb and it's easy to use. Plus a viewfinder will come in handy on bright sunny days when the LCD is hard to see, which is typical of most LCD's on digital cameras. I put in a 1G card and it holds well over 530 photos at the highest pixel setting. The software loads easily and is easy to navigate and use. You really do get what you pay for and this camera is definately worth the extra price.
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 want everybody to know that this company is shipping dead NIKON EN-EL1 batteries for Nikon Coolpix E5700, E8700, etc. Don't get decived with this company. I ordered two of them. They look to be really Nikon original parts (at least all Nikon labels are there and provided manual is from Nikon). However, my original does not accept these batteries and starts flashing rapidly, whereas my old batteries charge perfectly. I measured the batteries voltage, and it is accurately 0V. Both batteries are dead.
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.
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.
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.
I've purchased >15 of these headsets because they are such a fantastic value and make great gifts for family & friends. I use these headsets at the gym, in my office, & when I'm traveling. They have a real decent sound and are durable. The price point for this Sony product is &lt; $10.
Many of these reviews are quite old now, so I wanted to add a recent experience. I have a large screen TV -- 65" -- but it's fairly old with no HDMI inputs. The VGA input is also very constrained technically (640x480 only). So I really needed a way to get from DVI to component. This worked better than anything I tried. I used a DVI to VGA adaptor, which came with my MacBook, and then this product to the TV. My sound is through optical (I needed aToslink To Optical Mini Adapter) to the AV receiver. My remote is aLoop Pointer In-Air Mouse for PCs & Macs connected to TVs & Projectors.The good thing is that this worked. There are buttons for 720p or 1080i and my TV needed 1080i. Easy. There are adjustments for horizontal and vertical resizing and recentering. Useful. The image quality was good and I enjoyed watching Hulu on my big screen TV for the first time.But in my case, it still wasn't enough. The resizing and recentering did not go far enough to handle my particular screen. And my computer resolutions didn't offer an option that displays the image without horizontal stretching. In my case, there appear to be no workarounds. So I will keep it, but it's tweaky.I believe my biggest problems are specific to my TV. If you find you don't have any option other than component input, you should definitely consider this adapter.
I have an Audio Technica ATH-M50, which is known to be a superb $100+ headphone, and these sound just as good. I couldn't believe my ears at first, so I went back and forth putting it on. The ATH-M50 has just slightly more punch to the bass and very slightly more sharpness. For about $20, these are excellent headphones but of course it's cheaply made. The plastic is pretty flimsy and the earcups coating is made of paper (literally). The earcup paper will flake off in a few years or under heavy use, just like a similar Sony I had. Well, what do you expect for $20? If you want leather earcups, pony up the $$ for them. Otherwise, these are damn good for $20 and disposable after a few years. They are also quite comfy.
I have been waiting for ever for a really good slr that I could afford. I take mostly sports photos, little league, softball and the like. I want to catch the action and be able to take several in a row quickly. This camera does everything I could do on my really good slr. This is the camera I have wanted all my life! Especially since digital came out, this is what digital is suppose to be. but besides the camera this kit is great, a 300mm lens is expensive, but this one comes with it and it works and looks great. It is not too heavy, though I bought the kit that holds two batteries at once in the camera and that made it a little heavier. The kit comes with more then enough to learn and use. The bag is too small but I wanted to pick one out myself any way. This is well worth the money
I absolutely love this camera, I've always read the reviews, and never added one, but the other day I accidentally dropped my camera into a bucket of water. I figured holy s&amp;amp;%t!!! it's lost. WEll, I let it sit for 2 days with some blow drying and I tryed it just now and-------&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt; it started right back up like brand new, I even had to reset the date and all! I've also dropped it on the cement, dirt, kitchen counter, beach everywear! and it works just as it did the first day I bought it. It takes excellent photos for a great price. I've had a few cameras already that I've dropped ONCE, and were RUINED and after dropping my fuji s5000 in a bucket of water!!.......you just don't know how happy I truly am. Even better is the 6 MP option and continuous focusing, and my favorite is the continuous photo mode which when theres no one around and you want to catch a photo of youself with something the self timer also works in that mode....I love it, I bought a replacement camera yesterday, its SOOOOOO going back.. Thanks Fuji I'm excited!
I ordered this product through Amazon and it arrived in a timely manner, packed properly and in new condition. I am very pleased at the results.
First I will start by saying that I have been a fanatic supporter of Epson printers; I have owned (own) three of them. I have also owned HP's, and like I said, am an Epson fan.At first I was blown away by the clarity and brightness. But..We (Epson support) couldn't configure the printer for USB.Then I noticed the printer was literally drinking ink...I mean lots of ink on the lowest black resolution only.As far as speed, yeah, it cranks out the pages, but only after taking extended periods of time. On average, I have about a 25-30 second delay before the printer will begin to print (very annoying). Once it gets going, it kicks butt.Now, back to my biggest gripe...I have owned this printer since November 2001. It is now January 2002. I have blasted 5 black cartridges and 2 each of the remaining colors.By comparison, with my Stylus 740, I used to go thru 1 black cartridge every month, sometimes it would last 2, and the color about every 2-3 months.I have also found the ink incompatible with quality, high-gloss stock from Red River. Personally, I am now looking elsewhere.Dunno what went wrong, but I don't feel like spending [that much] in ink per year.VERY DISAPPOINTED!!
It was as I expected, a pleasant surprise. Fits nicely and sounds good. The long cord is handy and the in-line volume control works great with the thumbwheel.Very good deal for the price.Mac
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!
I was very pleased by the quickness of the delivery and the condition of the package. The Tape Deck worked beautifully. Thank You
This device has been out for a while, and a lot of the reviews pointed at a shaky start. But, as with any product, hardware revisions will have fixed most of the issues, and firmware will have fixed the rest. I decided to give it a try. The hardware is excellent. I chose this over the lesser D-Link PTZ camera for the 10X Optical Zoom, and the low lux image. It's worth it. The camera sees better in the dark than I do, and I can zoom in on license plates that are half a block from the house. Right now I'm running the camera inside the house, pointing through a window, and the image is still excellent. I plan to put this camera in the protective dome housing, DCS-70 I think, when it's not so cold outside. But so far, the device has performed to my expectations, and then some.That being said, I can hopefully save you a few hours of wasted effort on the software side of this thing. The box I received from Amazon came with two disks. One for the camera, one for the D-ViewCam software. Leave them both in the box. I bought this camera in 2010, and it came with two-year-old firmware and software. So the package has been on a shelf for a while. Instead of using the software in the box, go to the D-Link site and:Download and install the Installation wizard.Download and update the firmware (done through the installation wizard.#Download and install the D-ViewCam software. #If you want to record to your hard drive, that sort of thing.)I can't say the 2.03 software is better than other monitoring software, but I CAN say that it feels like an oasis next to the desert of the 1.40 version that came in the box with the camera. It has wizards, spell-checked and comprehensible English, and an interface that adjusts to the resolution of your monitor. It also has an option to just record everything 24/7, in case you have the space and don't want to bother with the programming.All in all, I'm very happy with this camera.*** Update, 8/5/2010: There is a newer version of the D-ViewCam software that is yet again a great improvement over the previous version. After eight months, the camera still works with few issues. Occasionally it will stop taking movement commands from the web interface, but a remote reboot, or a power cycle clears that easily.*** Update, 5/13/2011: The camera is still working the same as when I bought it; no problems.
and one side of the headset no longer works. I'm really disappointed in the inferior garbage being offered on the internet. Guess it's back to shopping in brick and mortar stores where I can touch a product before I buy it.
Pros: Excellent graphics and photo quality, super-fast, good-quality draft printing, rarely jams (I re-use paper all the time), black (not dark gray) textCons: Small paper tray, drinks up ink like water, ink cartridges way too small and expensiveAfter my beloved HP 990c died, which printed absolutely beautiful graphics and photographs, I searched long and hard for a replacement printer. I do a lot of desktop publishing, and the graphics quality is just, if not more, important to me than photo quality. On the recommendation of a salesman (stupid!), I purchased an Epson. Never again! What a piece of junk! I also tried an HP PhotoSmart printer, which printed great photos but just so-so graphics. Then I purchased the HP 6940 and have been very happy with it. It gave me the excellent graphics quality of my old 990c. For you photo buffs, sometimes I print 8x10 black and white portrait photos, and for years I have been frustrated trying to get "darkroom quality" on my inkjets. I tried using PhotoShop and PhotoShop Elements to tweak it here and there, with unsatisfactory results. It was the same with the 6940 until I printed them using the HP PhotoSmart Premier software that came with the printer. What a difference! I didn't have to change any settings or anything -- it just printed the B&W;'s much better!Now for the bad news: when I have a particular job to do, the end result is usually printed elsewhere on a professional machine. However, I do lots of draft printing to check different page designs, etc. before I consider the job final. On a 5-page, double-side printed playbill, I went through at least SIX cartridges of ink!! I'd be part way through a job, and the printer tells me I'm low on ink already! Purchasing the 3-combo pack at Costco cost me about $72 x 2 = $144!! That's ridiculous! That's why printers, even good ones, are so incredibly cheap nowadays -- I've almost paid twice the price of the printer in ink cartridges in less than a six-month period!Because of limited office space, I just purchased a Canon Pixma MP 830, which is an all-in-one. It has gotten very good reviews, and the ink cartridges are bigger and cheaper. Wish me luck!
I ordered the TV on Monday evening, June 25. It arrived at my door on Thursday, June 28. Three days!! How amazing is that! Full marks go to [...] for their service. By the way, I ordered the HDMI cable at the same time, and that was sent by cable4less. It too arrived on the 28th. I had the TV up and running in time to watch the Yankee game Thursday evening. This is why I like using [...].The TV is great. We own a Toshiba 37" LCD which is in our living room. We've had it about a month, and really are impressed with it. The colors pop, and in HD mode, it is spectacular.That leads me to this purchase. I wanted one for our bedroom, as I usually get shipped off there in the evenings to watch sports, which my wife doesn't really care for. The 27" Panasonic SDTV wasn't cutting it anymore, so I decided it was time for an HDTV. I figured I would buy a 32" Vizio from Sam's Club for around $[...], and be done with it. After being spoiled by the 37" Toshiba downstairs, I went with this 32" Toshiba instead. I am glad I did. Every control is the same, so there was no learning curve. I am glad I spent the extra $[...]. for the Toshiba, because it is a great TV.Overall this buying experience was exceptional. If only Jet Blue could run so smoothly!
The BCT8 is an easy to use, feature rich, and affordable scanner. It does exactly as promised. It gets great reception, even in my basement that's 5-6 feet below grade. I use it primarily for Fire/Rescue, although I do occasionally listen in to the police chatter in my area on the 800mhz. Programing was simple enough, about what I expected it to be. All in all, I have no complaints. I would definitely recommend it for the application in which I use it (as a desktop scanner). I can't comment on using it as a mobile application. Hope this is helpful.
I bought a different case first and it wasn't what i wanted so instead i bought this one, the contour design.I really like that is a clear hard case and that has an large opening at the bottom where the headphones go, i had bought the DLO one and i had to open the case to recharge the ipod which i find annoying. I also couldn't fit myh headphones in because the case was too think, so this design works well for me.I did open and close the case a number of times before putting in the ipod and still i can't get out the ipod, i just stopped trying, im sure if i need to ill be able to but the design is such that it isn't really necessary. just be sure that you are ready to put it in before you do so.I think the clip is okay, it would be nice if it could be attached both ways, but im glad that if it is only one way that they put it such that you can see the screen.i like my case, i now can slip the nano in my pocket and not have to worry about any scratches, etc.
I bought this handy little device to take with me to Italy. We rented a car in Nice, France and drove to the Cinque Terre area, Tuscany and ended in Milan. Without this Garmin we would have been so lost. The only problems we encountered were due to detours and a little confusion with round abouts that had more than 4 exits but that could have been driver/navigator error. It was great on the road, easy to use, intuitive and never steered us wrong. I had a moment of doubt in Tuscany when it sent us down a narrow alley way big enough for barely one car but in the end it got us where we needed to be. I used it once or twice while walking but had less success with it because it wanted us to go out of the way for one way streets, etc. that we did not need to do when on foot. All in all I have to say that this was a great purchase that really enhanced my trip. The price was right (less than renting one from Europcar for the entire trip) and it more than met my expectations!
I previously had iPod earbuds and I was really annoyed by them. The sound quality was sub par and they always friggin' came out. However, these have a great sound quality for their price and they don't continually fall out. If you're looking to upgrade without dropping $100... this is your buy.
This thing makes listening to music an absolute pleasure! It fills a room, has plenty of power and truly does emit clear sound that seems to be panned and seperated brilliantly. I have never really had a good sound system though, so I don't know if others are better. But I couldn't really ask for anything more. The range and reaction of the remote control is great. It looks good and is highly portable. The only thing mine doesn't do is remotely control other functions on my nano besides volume and last or next track. If you're thinking that you might need this, you do.
but then I played everything they couldn't. This player is the best. It so far has played every divx, xvid, dvd-r, dvd+r, svcd, vcd and xvcd it has been fed. Philips who?
My husband is a truck driver and we had tried several other products but always to much background noise still. By far out of the others this was one of the better ones but still could hear the noise, so had to finally break down and go to sprint and buy one from them. But otherwise if you use it and there isnt to much background noise then this is a good product.
the right earbud stopped working after 3 months, for no reason as far as I can tell. I didn't damage the earbuds in any way.
I received the product in Venezuela in excellent condition, thanks for everything, I recommend 100% to the seller.The flash drive has been in operation for several years without any problems, it is an excellent product and everything works properly,Sorry for the late review.......
Awesome amp, plenty of clean power. Small, portable, stackable. It seems like Alpine nailed it. If your speakers and cables are junk, then you won't get results from the amp.
This antenna went up very easy with the supplied material and gets outstanding reception. It is marketed as a UHF but it also brings in the VHF channels far better than it should. Now I see why this model gets all the high reviews.
I used two of these for a raid-0 setup and they worked great. After about 4 years they were still going strong and fast.
Don't buy this battery! It was "dead" on arrival. I tried to charge it with the phone, but no luck. Buy your battery from a different vendor on Amazon. I thought the price was too good to be true, and sure enough, the product was a dud.
Reading some of the reviews for other replacement batteries that didn't work well makes you appreciate something that just does what it's supposed to.
Wanted this cable to hook my computer to my TV, to show movies that are downloaded on my computer to my TV. I had purchased a more expensive one but then saw this so I ordered it, however it does not work the picture does not go onto my TV. I contacted the place where I purchased this but never received a response from them. Oh well I will not purchase from them again.
My sister has wanted a bigger slow cooker for a long time. I was able to find the 8 1/2 quart at a reasonable price and also saved on shipping with this and a blender. I received it in good timing. It is already wrapped and under my tree along with my other sisters Christmas present. I will find out how she likes it after Christmas.Thank You
Produto de boa qualidade. Acho que faltou um manual indicando as melhores formas de acomodar as laterais e um fundo Branco.
Great bang for the buck, also recommend the Flashpoint infra red remote trigger for this monolight.
I used these to hook up my ipod to a reciever and they work great.Although there is too much cable length left wrapped up behind the stereo.
1st..I bought this item from Amazon and was suprised to get it shipped to me (based in Malaysia) within 3-days.2nd..the quality is astonishing. My first impression is it's all marketing talk, but when I play it longer, I found out what it means. For me, this is solid stuff and highly recommended.You might have to change the ear piece to get a good grip within your ears but all worth it. :-)
Works well, no complaints. Got it pretty fast and I am happy with it for now. It was cheap as well, so nothing wrong with it.
In most cases hand made is a good thing, hey it's made by hand, not by some machine! But in this case, hand made is probably not a good thing.It is a Belkin cable because that's what's stamped on the side, and it's hand crimped! That is, someone measured off the 10 ft and hand crimped the cable with a connector. It's definitely not the same as the picture on the page, but if you click on it, it appears that Amazon has changed that picture to a picture of a cable in a cheap bag and not showing the connectors at all.But it's cheap, just under 3 bucks, came within 2 days and works. I would probably make sure that this cable is installed in a way that you do not pull on it in any way otherwise it'll probably fail. This is something that I'd make for myself in an emergency and at 3 bucks, it probably costs just as much. I got free shipping as I was buying other stuff with it, so no harm no foul.
works well. The distance isn't as far as you might think. But far enough to fit a 6' 4" man in the frame away easily in landscape orientation, therefore big enough for a group of 15 people or so, maybe more if you have them organized right.It also can be used a remote release like a cable but this way you don't have to own two things. And the bulb exposure works with it too; press it once to start the exposure, you don't have to hold it down, press it again when you come back or whatever to end it.I own a Canon EOS digital Rebel xtiit is a small remote. size of ring finger.just buy it.
Found this as the only system that has Casettes, CDs and MP3 playing capability, all in one. Ordered it and got it after three long weeks. When I unpacked and played the CD it said "Reading Disk1". It went on for minutes and hours. I found that all the buttons are stuck including the power button and I have to unplug to get it working again. CDs never played after repeated tries. A brand new system out of the box !! Couldn't believe RCA did not test the simple function of the ...system before distributing to the market...
Needed the connector for an old laptop where it was missing. Connector came in a padded envelope. Exactly what I expected.
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!
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.
This unit worked perfectly. I needed to build a wired network to stream audio and video to different rooms in my house. Plugged it in, it did a continuity check on my pre-wired Cat5e cables, and that was it. It identified two bad cable runs which once fixed, came up fine. I saw some earlier posts saying that it can't deal simultaneously with 1000 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections, and all 8 ports revert to the lowest connected speed. That is not true. The ports connected to my 1000 Mbps router and desktops show a 1000Mbps connection. The devices (Xbox, Direct TV DVR, etc) that are only 100 Mbps connect that way. Works as advertised. Couldn't be happier with the product. Thanks Amazon!
It is a disc holder. It is designed with separate sleeves for the cd's allowing you to re-arrange or take out as you wish.The two problems I had with this:- The sleeves had to be slightly stretched and did not fit comfortably on the binder rings.-The sleeves have plastic edges which are very easy to scrape your discs across accidentally if you are not very careful when removing them. Personally I believe they are designed this way so that you scratch your discs and they become unusable so that they cannot be sold used and new discs will need purchased, but I guess I'll have to be careful.Overall I thought it was decent in terms of what it is meant to be. It holds discs and is decently priced. This case comes with a sturdy handle attached.
I have only one problem with this camra.It can not be charged with the USB cable.model DSC-T9
I have been looking for this adapter! Works perfect and was shipped out very fast!
These speakers are immersive, and that's the only thing that really counts. When you sit down to listen, you don't want to leave. Seconds become minutes become hours; these are the speakers that you could lose days with, just dreaming and beautifully drowning in music. (For the setup geeks: my setup is two of these, an HK 3485 receiver, Cambridge D500 special edition CD-player, Kenwood CT-203 tape player, and 16-gauge speaker wire with Monster banana plugs.) For 2-channel music listening, you really don't need a subwoofer unless you're a total bass fiend.And the looks? They are polished black and simply ooze class. The speakers don't take up much space either width-wise or depth-wise. In fact, they're smaller than the speakers I replaced, though a bit taller. The height is just right for sitting in a chair and listening, so you don't have to worry about that either. Finally, some assembly is required -- you have to screw in the feet (four per speaker), and they go in fairly deep.In short, immersive.
After looking at the BOSE wave system for a long time, and reading so many good reviews, I decided to splurge on a high quality kitchen radio so I bought the Bose Wave Music System. While there are many admirable qualities to this well made piece of equipment, I found the overall sound quality to be quite "clinical" and rather sterile, especially when used on a hard surface such as a kitchen counter. I tend to listen to a fair amount of vocals and classical music, and while the bose produces extremely crisp and "clean" sound, the vocals were too far front for my taste and the string sections in many classical pieces were just too sharp, with a real absence of bass.Unfortunately, the sound engineers at Bose have determined that this is how music should sound, and have given the consumer no options to make adjustments for a less than ideal listening environment, FM signal, or quality of CD. I would speculate that a lot of people willing to spend $500 for a small table radio are possibly of a certain age, let's say 45 - 65, and likely have a music collection with many recordings made before the advent of digital technology, and with no way to soften the treble or add a modicum of bass, the Bose does nothing to soften the mid-range glare of many CDs; recent recordings were better for sure, but I was constantly aware of missing too much of the bottom register.I spoke to the folks at Bose who suggested placing the unit either on a wooden table or in a corner, neither of which are practical in my kitchen. I can tell you that granite counter tops and hard kitchen surfaces do nothing to help warm the sound this unit produces. After a weeks time, I decided to cut my losses and returned the unit to Bose. There were a number of things I did like, it has an excellent FM Tuner, great fit and finish, and the cd player operates smoothly; but I finally decided that in this price range I simply want more control over the type of sound that is pleasing to my ears. After less than an hour of listening to different radio stations and favorite CDs I found I simply had to turn the unit off, the sound actually became that unpleasant. In addition, bose could go a long way in making these units more user friendly by adding a few basic controls directly on the unit, having to use the very small remote for every single function is tiresome. So in sum:The Good:1. very high quality unit2. great fit and finish3. excellent FM Tuner4. very clean soundThe Bad:1. not enough bass and too much treble for most music sources; lending a very cold sound2. no adjustments to compensate for different listening environments3. no basic controls at all on unit making operation a cumbersome 2 step process4. at this price point, I would like the option of adjusting the sound to my likingI have a pretty basic Sangean table radio, which has a great tuner and good quality sound, even tho it's mono only, it's noticeably warmer to everyone who hears it; guess I'll stick with that.
These speakers for the price, are an exceptional value. Although at high volume they do distort quite a lot. But coming from the computer at low-level of under 75% they sound just fine and the base is awesome !!! Other than the distortion at high volume levelsCreative Inspire T3030 2.1 Speaker System ( 51MF0315AA002 ), I can say nothing bad about these speakers. If you are thinking about computer speakers,but don't want to spend a lot of money, this is definitely the way to go. You won't be sorry!!!
This Creative Zen is by far the Best mp3 player I've ever seen. The Screen is incredible. What has amazed me is how it recognizes any file you put in it. Transfering files is a snap. The picture and sound quality is superior to any other mp3 player I have used. The battery life is Great. A big plus is the fact that is a little bigger than the ipod which means it can take a hit. The Zen is by far the best unit for your money. Do not hesitate to buy this unit, you will not be disapointed.
By far the best sounding headphones i have listened to, without being expensive (Not as good as studio quality ones but much cheaper price). Easily under 100 bucks and it will make your mp3 player sound completely different. You don't realize what your missing with the free/cheap headphones until you hear these.
Excellent addition for Rebel XT. Tried lower cost generic flash units. My only regret is that I waited so long to get the 430EX.
After spending a lot of time looking and reading reviews for all the other types of navigation systems, this one had the least amount of complaints. I have found that most of the peoples complaints are because they did not take the time to read the manual or call Navigon for assistance. Very user friendly. There are some POIs that are missing, but through the Navigon website you can suggest to the company that Navigon works with to add the POI, also you can let them know when there is a wrong address for a POI, or the POI doesn't need to be on there.
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.
I live in the mountains, and looking out across the valleys it is hazy most days.This filter cuts right through the haze and gives you a beautiful view that you dont get with the naked eye.
I'm a technology specialist for the state and I have tried a lot of different items in this area and I can tell you that the Apex EZ-Go is simple to use. I've used Archos and iPods and Creative and it does what they and does it simpler. If you want dazzle and complicated interfaces then go ahead and spend $400 bucks. Treat this thing like a hard drive, create your folders and browse them on the EZ-Go to play them. Video, pictures and music all work well. I did have trouble getting the correct video format to play but that is easily solved because you can plug this thing up to your cable or satellite, dvd player or vcr and record straight onto the EZ-Go with the supplied cable. No huge docking station and proprietary interface like on the $400 Archos. I have owned Apex products in the past and was a little concerned for the quality and longevity of the product so I purchased the two year replacement warranty from Amazon. Since I only payed $110 for the EZ-Go, $21 for the warranty was a no-brainer. I bet all the dead iPod owners wished they'd had enough money left over for a replacement warranty.
Received my turntable less than a week after ordering. This is a durable, well-built unit! Just about IDENTICAL to the higher priced Technics 1200.I highly recommend it if you're transferring vinyl like me. And the shipping from Electronics Expo was LIGHTNING FAST!
I'm running these speakers alongside a Creative SoundBlaster Live! audio card and only begin to notice distortion when listening at volume levels exceeding 80%. If you like to BLAST! your speakers, these are not for you. However, if you listen at reasonable volume levels the theater sound will blow you away! Alot of sound for a small price.
I buy these cables for work and have found them to be completely reliable and easy to plug/unplug. Recommended.
I purchased this product from Best Buy. I traded up from a Zen Vision: M. I've had a Phillips Gogear 30 gb and an Apple Ipod video. I liked the Zen M better. The :W is like an M with a big screen. I love it. I can look at movies as if I was watching a portable DVD player. The battery life, capacity, ease of use, sound and picture are great. I recommend it.
I bought this camera about one week after it was released. So I paid $469, but have been using it since early August. All my photos have been excellent, for color and sharpness. I have printed my digital images on Silver halide (AgX) paper and have been impressed with the quality. I have prints as large as 12x18 and see no digital artifacts. While some reviews say that the compression is too much I would disagree. The file sizes are around 800kb and easy to work with and don't over use your hard disk. Don't get caught up in the mega pixel wars, I find a 3MP camera will be enough for your printing needs. I am a research technician in digital imaging and have put the camera through several test for sharpness, grain (noise), and color. So far I can find no fault with this camera for the price range and its features. Another positive feature is its use of power supply, 4 AA batteries. If you are ever in a pinch these can be purchased any where. Battery life is very good, I use the electronic view finder. This takes a little getting use to, but really is fine after using the camera for a short period. If there is one thing that would have been a nice feature would be automatic pop up of the flash when it is needed. Using the camera in Program mode makes it easy for anyone in the family to use, yet the camera has features for the more serious photographer. So if you want a camera with 10x optical zoom, easy to use, no special battery, and the new xD camera card this is a great buy. The xD card really is faster than the compact flash cards so widely used. And if you buy the xD to compact flash adapter you can use the xD card in other compact flash equipment. One final positive is this camera looks GREAT!!!
Compared these head-to-head with Bose QC2 which I had owned a couple months before hearing about the A-Ts. You will see I have a slightly different take from a couple previous reviewers; obviously personal perceptions play significantly. Here are my results:- Noise cancellation: About the same. However, I hear a very noticeable hiss from the A-Ts when they're turned on in a quiet environment; the Bose NR introduces a much-reduced 'ambient' hiss.- Sound quality: A-T much more accurate, though it would be nice to have a tad more bass. The Bose go too far the other way, with bloated bass and recessed mids. An added A-T advantage: It will pass the music through even with the NR turned off (or dead battery). The Bose plays nothing with no power.- Comfort: Bose has edge. Its earcups feel slightly bigger around and deeper, with less contact on my ears. Pressure and padding feel about the same between the two.- Construction: I can't tell much difference. The A-Ts feel perhaps more sturdy, but it's very subtle and subjective and I wouldn't bank much on it.- Other: Battery life is about the same, from the same single AAA battery. Bose uses proprietary audio cord, while the A-T cord uses standard plug on both ends so would be cheaper to replace. Both store in similar flat cases, though the A-T case is slightly thicker.- The Bose-Killer: Price. The QC2 is better than A-T in a couple areas but IMHO is way overpriced at $185 more--especially if you care about sound quality.
Very good speakers, i was skeptical at first to buy them because of their price but they are worth every penny
good grief it's a 10' long cable.It reach from here to there and had room to spareif I moved something in closer.worked great for me, goof proof.thanks,
I bought this tuner as an alternative to getting a Tivo. This way, not only can I record my favorite TV shows digitally, but I can burn them to DVD directly to my hard drive without transferring anything! And unlike Tivo, the amount of programming you can have stored at one time is limited by your computer's hard drive, so you have the potential for much more saved television at a fraction of the price. It comes with all the software you'll need, and includes any cables you might need to hook it up to your computer.The only problems I have are that the remote is a little difficult to use at times, and setup takes a while. Other than that, it's a fantastic product!
This Battery Grip is Awesome, I started to buy the off brand but I am glad I went with the real thing, it fits perfectly onto my XTI and I never have to wonder if I will run out of power and its build quality is great, I highly reccommend this product and it came in just 2 days.
I love the size of this camera. It is small enough to fit into an evening bag yet it takes great pictures. The viewfinder is large too, making picture-taking easy and fun. The images blow up nicely as well. A wonderful camera for a fabulous price.
I originally bought a couple 8-packs of the Energizer rechargeable batteries for my digital camera and flashlights--before I knew about self-discharge. One of the flashlights left unused in a drawer for a couple months was completely dead when I needed it. I have to charge the batteries at least every month, and even then they barely keep a charge. I haven't tossed them yet only out of stubbornness & a desire to get every wasted penny worth out of them.I bought a bunch of Eneloops to replace the Energizers & they are much, much better. I will never buy the Energizers again, they are a complete waste of money compared to the new generation of LSD batteries.
the linksys adapter is brand new and was a very good bargain, It works great.
I have had no problems that others reported with these discs. 24 of 24 have burned perfectly. I haven't watched all of them so I can't be sure they all play yet but what I have seen has been of good quality. The price was good (they seem to have gone up a bit since I ordered them.) I suggest you order the retail packaging as they are product #95102 as opposed to the frustration-free packaging which is product #97460. From what I read, the product number may directly correlate to where they are manufactured and the quality. 95102 seems to be the better quality discs. As others noted, there was some breakage of the case in shipment and I wish Amazon would address that. All of my discs were fine, but the case is broken which makes storage more challenging.
I've had my PS 2 for over 5 years now, and when I first got it, I did'nt hesitate to pick up one of these cables, they work perfectly, the connection to the back of the PS 2 is very secure and (contrary to what some other people say)it does fit correctly, so what if the cables are tight on the back of your TV, are you connecting & disconnecting the cables repeatedly..?, I don't think the average person does that, but thats my oppinion and to the person whose picture was wavering & changing to different colors, you should get your TV examined, that sounds like an issue with the TV and neither the cable or the PS 2, all-in-all, I think the cable is great and once the PS 3 comes out, I won't hesitate to pick up another one of these fine cables.
I think the Lexmark X5150 is a great printer in the scan quality, printouts, fax, and photocopies. The printing is really fast but a color photocopy takes a little long. The fax is not that fast either. Overall, it is really good for an all-in-one but it not a) a fast copier or b) fast faxer. It is good for everyday use and I use it everyday to photocopy, scan, and print and it works great. If you are looking for an inexpensive all-in-one for your home, this is the one.
I've had these headphones for a couple of weeks now and I love them. I'm not an audiophile, so bear that in mind, but these sound great to me and they are extremely comfortable. My only complaint is that I occasionally need to pull them off (maybe every couple of hours) just to let some EAR HEAT escape. Maybe I have lava ears though. Or maybe I shouldn't be sitting that long. In any case, I would definitely recommend the Sony MDR-X200's. Good stuff.
This is one of the best items on the market for rechargeable batteries
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.
it is adequate, but considering the choices out there now for cassette players it will suffice
I bought this digital picture frame for my mom and she really LOVES it! It is very easy to use, a perfect size, and has a clear picture. She really enjoys that you can switch the frame on the outside from gold to silver. It was a great gift, that she will have for a long time.
I have been using this fan for 1 year on a Thermaltake Soprano box as a front fan. So far it has worked without problems, aside one minor detail that I will describe.I have an Asus board, and this fan is connected to the board directly, meaning the Asus Probe software reads the RPM count and displays it on screen. Well, from time to time (not too often), this particular fan reports 0 RPM and I therefore get a red light on Asus Probe. The problem just goes away with a restart, or even just over time.Since I have had problems with the board itself, I am inclined to blame the board and not this fan, and that is why I still rate this item with 5 stars.Feature-wise is quite nice, as nice as a fan can get, I suppose. The fan clearly indicates the direction of the air flow so you don't put it backwards, it comes with a thermopar to sense temperatures and this allows the fan to speed up or slow down according to the temperature, and it can also operate at full speed or manually controlled by a little knob you put in the back of the computer case.As for my setup, I cannot comment on the temperature-controlled feature because I am controlling it manually with the little knob. So far I have had a very good experience with this fan, and Thermaltake overall.
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.
At first I didn't know how this product could receive the Cnet Editor's Choice award. I got these headphones from Amazon today and JUST tried them out. Without adjusting the equalizer on my mp3 player or my PC's media player, the bass was practically nonexistent, and the bass claims were the reason I bought them. Other than that, the sounds were clear but there was a LOT of (maybe too much) treble, which bothers my left ear. I thought maybe the ones I got were faulty, because my old cheap over-the-head Aiwa headphones had a richer sound with the same player settings. THEN... I adjusted additional settings on the PC media and mp3 player and VOILA! Deep bass on the PC, and less treble on the mp3 player. I didn't like the fact that I had to change the settings on my mp3 player to get non-ear-stabbing sound (now when I plug the mp3 player up to my desk or car speakers, i might have to change the settings again). But otherwise, the V-moda earphones work pretty well.
I love these headphones. The name is kind of weak though. They fit perfectly into my ear and work great.
TheGiottos MH1000-652 Large Ball Head with Tension Control and MH652 Quick Releaseis a great addition to your tripod (as long as it can take ballheads) and camera equipment.If you're new to photography or you don't know what a ballhead is: A ballhead is an addition to your tripod that allows you to be able to move the camera around by turning knobs. It's called a ballhead because the main plate is mounted on a ball. The heads on the $30 stuff you buy at the grocery store tends to be a panhead, which allows you to pan up or down, left to right or back but won't allow you to position the camera at odd angles if required and usually they don't handle as much weight as ballheads do.Usually, the best of the best ballheads in the market cost $400 or more, which can be too much to invest on a ballhead for many, however, that doesn't mean you can't get a very good ballhead for a cheaper price.This ballhead is a perfect example. In this review I will talk about my experience with this ballhead while using it on the field.The Giottos MH1000-652 ball head is sure heavy, at 625 grams it isn't precisely feather weight but it isn't too terribly heavy either. The biggest ballhead offered by Giottos in this series, the Giottos 3000-631 weighs 1329 grams on its own!The reason this ballhead weighs that much is because is made of metal, the only thing not metal is the plate and the quick release plate. This is what allows the ballhead to take as much as 10 kilograms of weight! That means you can mount a big DSLR with a vertical grip (attached or inbuilt), a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and a flagship flash on it and you probably would still have weight capacity left from this ballhead.This is very important, because the more weight it can handle, the less prone to shake the ballhead will be, which won't ruin your photos with blur from camera movement. It's worth mentioning that in order to have a rock solid platform for your camera, you also need a tripod that can take lots of weight and won't rattle either. I recommend looking into theGiottos MTL9371B Professional 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Flip Leg Locksto match this ballhead with.The ballhead has three knobs. The biggest of them is to release or tighten the grip of the ballhead, this allows you to move the ballhead to the position you want and once there, you lock it and it will stay there. The second knob is for tension control, it allows you to determine how loose or tight you want the ballhead to move when you release the grip on it. The knob has several bars drawn on it (they look like volume levels) that act as a visual guide as to how stiff or loose the ballhead will move. The third and smallest one is a knob that allows the head to pan, so if you like to create big panoramas, this function will come in handy for you. It also works to move the camera left to right or viceversa without touching the biggest knob.Since the ballhead allows you to pan around, it has degree markings on it to let you know how much you're moving the camera, starts at 0 and goes to 180 degrees. The numbers run in left and right directions, so you can see the degree markings regardless of the direction you're moving at . The only problem you will find is that the 180 degree mark is hidden below the smallest knob. On the outer rim of the ballhead there is a white line that acts as a pointer along with the degree marks.The ballhead comes paired with a Giottos 652 plate or main camera mount and a quick release plate. The main camera mount has two bubble levels if you need a guide to know if things are leveled or not. Personally I don't bother with them but it may be important for you.The nicely surprising part comes with the quick release plate, it has a locking mechanism that won't let you take the camera off the tripod unless you manually release the lock. This is VERY important because cheap heads can actually suffer that the quick release plate snaps off the main camera mount if it has too much weight on it or worse, you touch the camera in such a way you end up dropping it to the ground. That won't happen with this ballhead. The lock is spring loaded, so you need to press it yourself for the mount to release the plate. If there is no camera mounted, when releasing the lock, the quick release plate jumps up to you just enough for you to grab it quickly (It does not blast off like a space ship, relax).Finally, the quick release plate has a screw below it so you can unfold it and lock the camera against the plate and when you're done, you fold it back again and you're good to go. This is so convenient because usually the cheap stuff requires you to take a coin, your car keys or whatever you can find to screw tightly the plate with the camera, but it's very impractical. The way this head does it is better.The ballhead mounts on a 3/8" screw, so make sure your tripod has that screw or can use it, if it uses the 1/4" size (the one cameras use for their tripod bases), it won't fit. The tripod I recommended lets you switch between both sizes. On the bottom of the ballhead there is some leather imitation material that seems to be there to avoid slipping while moving in circles.My experience with this ballhead has been terrific so far. I've taken it to all kinds of environments and it has performed superbly. The most important issue for me was whether it could really stand heavy camera setups without giving up or starting to develop "play" (or when the main mount wiggles around). I've mounted my DSLR with it's vertical grip (which both are made with magnesium alloy bodies, therefore, are heavy) a heavy flash and heavy lenses, from slow long zooms to fast zooms and the camera never had a problem with the weight, no wiggling, to moving down because it was too heavy, nothing. It's been rock solid.One problem I have frequently is that I confuse the lock and tension knobs when my eye is looking through the camera, sometimes I release the wrong knob and either the head won't move or it moves a lot more than I expected because I released the tension completely or I really locked it tight. Even though visually they are different in size, by touch the difference is not that obvious. Contrary to the panning knob, which is small and I can't confuse that one.One great advantage I see between using a ballhead and a panhead is that the ballhead is a lot quicker to set and fix in position and to release and move than the panhead. There is also the issue that the ballhead allows you to set the camera in angles the panhead won't.One feature I'm almost forgetting is that this ballhead has a small slot that allows the main mount to go into vertical position (or portrait orientation) without you needing to switch to a panhead. This is very important because it means you can shoot vertically or horizontally with this head with no fuss. And yes, in vertical position, the plate still won't move despite how heavy things are on it.Two issues I've come across with this head:1.- If you're pointing the camera upwards and/or to the side at angles of 45 to 85 degrees, the head will rotate down due to the weight if you do not lock the pan knob before hand. I'm pointing this out because it will introduce movement when shooting with long exposures and it may ruin your shots. So be sure to lock that knob before you actually shoot.2.- I don't know exactly why but the main mount developed over time play or wiggling. I don't know if it was because of the weight I've put over the head at times and it was bound to happen eventually or because of the bumps and falls the head has sustained from time to time (especially when deployed in the field) that lead to this. Originally I thought it was a quality control issue or I needed to use the warranty and therefore I refrained from writing this review until I knew what the problem was.Eventually I discovered that the problem was that the main mount had screwed off itself a bit and therefore had the play I'm talking about. Under the quick release plate, there is a hole for an Allen or L wrench, if you tighten it, the main mount returns to its rock solid state and the play is gone. This is worthy to know because you may go through the same problem I did and return the ballhead thinking is broken, but it only needs to be tightened with the proper tool. This is a good thing because it's an easy fix you can do without having to send the ballhead for fixing.Finally, the ballhead comes with a leather pouch for transport when not used, a small screw base which I think it's in case the head needs to be repaired, warranty and a small card with instructions.If you need a good ballhead for heavy duty and resistant for heavy set ups, you might want to give a good look into this one. It's simple to use and affordable, which for some it's an important issue: to purchase a good product without spending lots of money on it.I recommend you check Giotto's official site for the specs of this ballhead so you can compare it against other models.If you end up going for this ballhead, you won't be disappointed.EDIT (Jan 15th 2011): After browsing through the manuals of my photographic gear, I found a bag containing a L wrench or Allen key which happens to be the very same tool I mentioned earlier in the review that you need in order to tighten the mounting plate if it develops play. It came with this head but I didn't even noticed it and I stored it with the rest of the manuals and warranties. Another added plus this head provides you.
One of the problems with taking pictures in low light, for pictures taken with longer exposures is that of camera shake. Often a minute movement of a camera can be the difference between that perfect crisp photograph and a blurry mess. One of the things that Canon users turn to in these circumstances are the image stabilized lenses which eliminate a lot of the camera shake at the expense of your hard earned dollars. While the IS lenses are great (I own a few), many times the extra expense can be entirely negated with a solid tripod and this quality little gagdet.I love mine, it has improved my pictures and it only cost $20!
This is an ok cable for the price, but mine got bang a little on the wall, and its dent already.. and it also cant reach something times 8xx mine stuck at something by 768 on Samsung 22 inch, and yeah im using it on a mac with Apple brand converter. (MB Pro 2011) so i suggest u get a HDMI converter with amazon basics HDMI cable if youre like me here,. Hope this helps.
I purchased these PC speakers 2 days ago and received them yesterday. I unpacked them, plugged them up to my PC and I couldn't believe the sound quality. These speakers put my home surround sound system to shame. The bass is unblievable. The lows really thump and it's nice having a seperate bass volume control at your fingertips. It would be nice to have a seperate controller, but it's really not a big deal since all the controls (except on/off) are integrated in one of the satellite speakers. The ability to simply plug my mp3 player into the speaker instead of having to plug it up directly to my PC is a huge plus.I am very pleased. I have listened to the Bose PC speakers at the Bose outlet and they sound great. But, these sound just as good if not better at a fraction of the price. How can you go wrong for $150? With the addition of these speakers to my PC, I now have a whole new entertainment system. I love them! I am constantly amazed at the technological advances. You have to understand that I grew up in the vinyl & cassette days with gigantic rack systems that costs thousands of dollars. Now I have so much more in my PC and Klipsch speakers!
This curling iron is very easy to use and gives quick and lasting results. The tip provides for good protection against accidental finger burning and the shield allows you to store it promptly after use. I bought one for myself and now got another one for my mother. My hair is fine and wavy, I use the lowest temperature settings and tried the iron with several styling products: it works all the time
great camera who's highlights have been well described here.only problems with some minor purple fringing.but how can such a high end camera not have black and white when sony's lower end cameras all have it???
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.
Would not recommend it. Does not perform as well as expected or as well as friends lower priced HP printer.
I bought this because I am a musician and an audiophile. I wanted the best and was willing to pay 150 dollars at BB.because of the high end price I figured it would be bullet proof and blow my mind like Bose. Unfortunately, It was very mediocre and the Mid's sucked. it was not made for Rock music.Conveniently after 2 years, the speaker shorted out. I payed 30 dollars from the main website to replace the speaker wire. Then after it came, I found out that the amp was Blown and the repair man said it would be 200-250 dollars to fix. What a waste man. I ended up having BB just recycle it.
I have the Lumix FX 50 a while ago and wanted to have a smaller camera for everyday use. I love my new LX2K - it is small but takes the same great fotos like its big brother does. for everyone who wants more than snapshots - this is the right choice.
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.
Here in Honduras is so hard to find parts for a VW, you have helped me a lot!... THANX
The switch works great. It is simple to setup and use. The only downside is it's bigger than I thought it would be. Anyway, a 5 starts product!!
As a photographer I bought the Zen to use as a means to store my digital photos while on the road as well as using as an MP3 player for long plane rides. The music side of it worked great.I just went to Latvia from the US and the plane ride was 11+ hours. The battery lasted the entire trip and the shuffle play worked great. The music quality was good but not great.My main trouble was with the photo storage. I downloaded the first days photos directly off the compact flash card. The download time was adequate. I have a Canon 5D camera which is a 12.1 mp camera. The files are quite large so I was happy with the download time. My main trouble with it is that after the second download session the unit stopped accepting the Compact Flash card. I don't know what happened. As a result I had to buy a couple more cards in order to take all of the pictures I needed to take.Altogether not a pleasant experience.
the cable was easy to connect and once i turned on the PS2 i noticed a much crispier picture
This product is great with My Zaurus 5600.
Kinyo vhs tape 2 way rewinder I've used for many years of daily operation. I own hundreds of vhs tape and used this rewinder a lot. I bought this brand based on my past experience with Kinyo rewinder's performance.
I am smitten by the Netgear routers. I helped a friend of mine get this router, the WGR614v5, with the WG311 PCI adapter. Installation was flawless, with the router detecting his username and password after the SBC Yahoo software installation. He was up and running within 10 minutes. Setting up the wireless part was a little tricky, but I did get it all to work, including using my laptop on his network for testing. My laptop has the MA401 PC card, which is a "B" card. In the router's settings, I allowed B and G to be used. I do recommend this router, but do read the instruction carefully. Sometimes, I need to read before acting.
Well, the title says it all. I have had zero issues with it from the moment I plugged it in. My Polk Audio sound bar picks up the signal right away and it is clear. This is a great product if you are stuck with a device with a coax digital out and another with an optical digital input.
I tried the Griffin Road Trip first; it looked good , held the iPod nicely, but it didn't work well at all. Not nearly enough signal out. In fact it was so weak that it was not usable. Following the advice I found in reviews I saw here on the Amazon site, I tried the Kensington 33185 Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger. IT IS EXCELLENT.The sound quality is good, there is no drop out or static, the sound volume is fine also. There is a very slight hiss at the treble end that can be barely heard during low passages or between songs, but it is not annoying. Set up is VERY easy.
This tv is great. It has two componants, one HDMI, and one RC(pc connection thing, not VGA), and some composet/s-video slots and one optical(audio) plug. And I heard there was a headphone jack, but I can't find it.The picture quality seems better than the other model I have.You can detach the speaker from the bottome of the HDTV, if you want to.The only problem I have with this tv is the fact that some of the screen gets cut off while in 720p and 1080i(some of my HUD for Ghost Recon, xbox 360, get's cut off).Oh well, not biggie.This TV is a must.
My single disappointment in this charger thus far is that it will only charge in pairs. I have some electronics which use 1 or 3 batteries, and that creates problems in using this charger.
The new gadget is a great device. PDAs are very useful for personal organization but have not always been user friendly. This machine has solved some of the inherent problems. The main new feature is the keyboard-easy to use, responsive, raised buttons that allow for easy typing. I was quite surprised at how well this aspect functions. The design is unique in that the screen swivels clockwise and flips over, acting much like a tradition PDA if so desired. The tilting screen allow the user to place the unit on a desk and angle the screen to thier liking. Brilliant idea. No case is required because the screen closes onto the unit itself. The sony uses palm technology, making it compatible with the latest palm softwear. The screen is remarkably sharp.The only drawbacks is that the unit does not come with a memory stick which prevents one for using the MP3 player or video stuff. It's probably a little overpriced but what isn't these days. Other PDAs do the same things but this Sony is over the top, that why I like it. I bought it before it was even out in stores. The Sony reputation is well earned.
I have purchased 3 or 4 different kinds of S/VGA video cables within the same price range on Amazon. Some of them were junk with ghost images and all. Because those were too cheap to return and stuff. I just had to threw out.This is the real high definition cable with all high resolutions like expensive brand name cables.I think I will only buy this if i need more.
I purchased my camera a few weeks ago and rapidly came to realize what other reviewers before me had. Rechargable batteries and a larger smartmedia card are absolutley necessary, but also well worth the few xtra bucks. I couldn't find a compareable camera for the same price. Very easy to use with some experimenting. I find the picture quality to be very good at the higher settings. Prints are almost indistinguishable from 35mm photos. I love it more every day. Get yours today, don't hesitate.
First of all, something like this should cost less than $7, $10 at the most.Initially, the spindles makes squeaky noises, so I open the unit up to see how I can stop the squeaking. I soon found out that the spindle served no purpose at all for the particular head unit in my car (some tape decks require certain amount of tension in the spindle or it will stop). So I took out the spindle and the thing is as quiet as it could be. I also experimented with the flipping the adapter and switching the side A/B button on the head unit, and found that a certain combination works better than others.The cable is long, much longer than what was needed, so I stuffed most of it inside the case to minimize clutter (this is a DIY modification which you have to open up the case).
The size and shape matches the one I lost, though I cannot remember what brand that was. I pulled it out and used it the first time to debug a DSL problem, only to discover it was faulty. The connection link kept going up/down/up/down in a fast cycle. I scrounged for another, standard cable, and that worked. So this cable has some wiring fault.Amazon's return process is easy, and the faulty cable is on its way back. I'll update this review if the replacement cable works.
I am very pleased with these frames. They came very fast and are a good quality product.
A laptop in my palm, this is an excellent companion following me all the time wherever I go. Carrying my contacts, calendar, tasks and notes it is easy to operate with M S Outlook.
Does anybody know what the dimensions of this TV are? I don't see them listed here anywhere... Thanks Gb
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 figured that the reviews about it boiling couldn't have been as bad as was said. I was dissapointed to find out that when on low it boiled within 1 hour. Yesterday I cooked a full bag of chicken with sauce and cheese and I set it on low so that it would be done in 4 hours ...lets just say it was done in 45 minutes so I just turned it off and let it set until we ate and we ended up eating dinner around 4:00pm. If it boiled hard on high I could handle that but on low? Isn't that the point of a slow cooker, to cook low? If thats all it is going to do one could just use a pot on the stove and save the 40 bucks. I purchased this one because it was about 20 dollars cheaper than any other 8qt crock pots out there...I went cheap...I got cheap.
The product works just the way it's supposed to, and I am very happy that I bought it. Would recommend it to others in a heartbeat.
I hesitated to buy the battery grip because I thought I didn't really need it and that it would make the camera too bulky. But it is a great accessory that is ALWAYS on my camera now.I don't worry about battery power much anymore since there are always two inside.And best of all, I can snap photos in the vertical orientation so much easier. It's seamless. In addition to having an additional shutter-button on the battery grip, there is a focus-point selector button.Certainly worth having.
I just got this baby right now - its super simple to install and is very smooth.Pros:* Very very simple to install.* The interface explains things very very well (the computer-specific names are explained in lay-man terms on right side of the interface - helps to choose stuff and realize what we are doing).* Works GREAT* Looks Excellent!* CheapCons:Yet to discover.
I'm not a "morning person". I tolerate the pre-noon hours in much the same way Superman would endure a kryptonite G-string -- with lots of fidgeting and sweating and complaining about the enormous pain in the butt it's causing.But some days, I have to "rise and whine", whether I like it or not. For those mornings, I need a boost to get up and at 'em. Or up and near 'em. Up and not drooling on 'em, at least. I'll take what I can get.I bought this alarm because the reviews said it was LOUD. I'm perfectly capable of sleeping through three hours of beeping or NPR -- or Bavarian honking yak polkas, for that matter -- so I need an alarm that turns the wakey decibels up to eleven.This one certainly didn't disappoint, blasting out enough noise yesterday morning to blow me halfway across the room. When I came to my senses and realized I hadn't been moved in my sleep to a 747 jet turbine convention, I set about turning the monstrous thing off.Sadly, I had neglected to read the instructions the night before. So I didn't know how. And with all the racket, I couldn't figure it out, either.For three hours, the alarm went off like an over-amped sonic lighthouse. The neighbors upstairs complained. The neighbors downstairs complained. Ditto the neighbors down the street. Some guy from the next town over got into his car, drove over and told me to keep it quiet already. Finally, mercifully, I fiddled the alarm into silence.Until this morning, when it went off again. At least, I assume it did, because I'm getting all sorts of nasty emails and notes shoved under my door. But since yesterday, I can't hear a thing. So I slept til noon, can't use the alarm any more, and I'm packing it up and shipping it back. I just hope the battery runs out before I get it to the post office. Those postal workers are skittish enough, as it is.
Great product that enhanced the sound and 3D capability when watching movies, especially during UK films where some difficulty with the language was apparent. Also provided excellent stereo affect for added bonus!
I was very pleased with these binoculars. I am a bird watcher and had been using 10X binoculars. I wanted a pair with higher magnification to aid in identification. The Bushnell 20X binoculars give me a much more detailed view. That said, I still use the 10X pair for quickly spotting a bird in a tree--the 20X pair have a smaller field of view when trying to see a small bird in the middle of foliage. I switch to the 20X after I've zeroed in on the bird, or if it's on water or somewhere else with an uncluttered background. There is some "shaking" to the image, which is common with higher powers. Otherwise, a great product.
I purchased the Creative Zen M (30GB) in early March and loved it. It has a great looking screen and I used it in conjunction with Napster.Suddenly last week I started to get a message on my computer when I plugged the unit into the USB port that said that it couldn't recognize the player. I went on Creative's website and followed the support suggestions to remedy the problem. Needless to say the problem remained. After getting on the customer discussion board, I found that this is a very common bug that isn't at all easy to fix. Many people spend countless hours trying to fix it. While some get lucky, many don't.After 4 days of researching, reinstalling software, messing with USB and device settings, it still doesn't work. This effectively renders the Zen useless since you can't upload anything to it anymore. After 2 days, I still haven't heard back from Creative's help line and naturally, I'm passed the time period for free phone tech support. Basically, I've wasted lots of money and time on this product. And I don't appear to be the only customer who's had this experience.Creative's perspective appears to be that this is a Windows issue, however the product worked for 3 months but now can't be recognized on 3 different computers (2 of which it had never been previously connected to).Before buying this product go to Creative's web site and look at their customer message board. There is a whole section on the Zen and known problems. Don't be a victim of this purchase! I'll never buy another Creative product again.
I was a little hesitant to buy this product after reading mixed reviews about installation on XP and Macs, but when I followed the exact instructions in the manual everything went really quick. Loading up the pictures were quick and you only need to click a couple of buttons. I am really happy about how small and light weight it is and the pictures look decent for something so inexpensive. I would definitely buy this product again.
This camera takes great pics. It is also a great size - perfect for my jacket pocket or my wife's purse. Very easy to use with tons of advanced features.
I listened to a bunch of under 100 systems. For all of them my feeling was, "Well, it is just for a computer, after all." But they were naggingly disappointing, even those with surprisingly good reviews. Based on reviews for the Yamaha, I bought it. WOW! This is a great system. Deep, RICH base, warm midrange, slightly diminished but pleasant highs. Input is through a stereo miniplug on the right satallite speaker, which has also volume, on/off controls and a headphone jack receptacle. A round, multi-pin unique cable runs from the right speaker to the powered subwoofer (needed to provide volume/on/off controls), and a standard RCA cable runs from the subwoofer to the left speaker. The unique right speaker cable means you won't find any extension cables for it, and the subwoofer will need to be within 6 feet of it. Otherwise, you can use extension cables gallore. If this system was just for the computer, it would be a waste. But I plugged in a small boom box (output from boombox headphone jack to second miniplug iinput on right speaker) and I can listen to the radio/CD/tape from the boombox (my most common use) or from computer input at the same time. It's great! This system can be used with ANY source that can be put into a ministereo plug. Finally, you don't have to play this system loud. I mostly play it very low, and it still sounds great.
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
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.
Despite the product name, it is impossible to jog with this machine. For the first twenty minutes or so, it works reasonably well, with only a few skips every now and then. But after that, it gets worse and worse until by the end (I usually run for an hour) it stops 20 or 30 seconds for each second of music that it plays. It works just fine when I'm walking, but then, it's not called the &quot;Panasonic Walker.&quot; I had frankly hoped for something better from Panasonic.
this sub hits hard for what it is,I got head aches because of the pounding behind the seat. Will be buying one again for my 2012 cummins
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.
Nice graphics and style. But would be better if this frame follows the standard sizes for photos.This one use a 16:9 and I need to transform all the pictures to use the whole wide.
have always liked the bose music system, i gave it as a gift, being the owner of the wave music system
This is a great camera!! Easy to use, complete in functionality, great performance, very good results. Nearly unbelievable low light performance even completely zoomed in and crazy-slow shutter speeds. Good manual control. Fast shutter response and repeat picture. Video feature allows one to create a "Harry Potter" photo album - the photos of your friends waving at you. Has RAW format function. The only thing that would improve this camera would be if it had a flip-out and rotate screen for shooting over one's head in a crowd or down in the dirt for those low-angle shots.
I am always quick to criticize or critique a restaurant or item I bought. I rarely have the opportunity to compliment an item such as this one.I went horse back riding with a girlfriend and her daughter one day this summer02. On the way back we were taking the horses through more creek water then an the way there. The water at some points came to the belly of the horses. Something spooked the horse I was on and she went about neck deep into the water. She threw me over her left shoulder when she stopped suddenly. I went completely under water, briefly. As soon as I popped up I knew my camera went under water. (I should have put it in a zip lock, I thought.) I immediately took the battery and flash card out and cursed myself for bringing it. When I got home I opened it up by the tiny screws in it and set it in front of a low powered fan. IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS SINCE THEN AND IT STILL WORKS, BATTERY, FLASH CARD, AND CAMERA! I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT MYSELF! I am now looking into buying the waterproof case that is an option. Better not press my luck:-)
Wish Apple would bring this back into production. Best portable speaker ever. Ive purchased speakers that cost over a $1000 that don't compare to the Hi-Fi.
as a musician i purchased the Iomega Ultramax 1TB HDD to store all my samples and software programs in one solid unit. from the moment i connected the Ultramax to my laptop i've endured nothing but error message after error message. it could be a compatibility issue with Windows Vista but upon turning the HDD on i'm constantly asked for driver software, for over a week Vista would not recognize the HDD but when connected to Windows XP the drive can be seen and appears operational.i contacted Iomega regarding the driver issue and all they could say was that there shouldn't be a driver issue, they offer no driver downloads and what little support they offer comes by way of a peer support message board filled with costumers as clueless and irate as i am regarding their own purchases.after exhausting every possible solution i finally updated my laptops BIOS and i can now see the HDD connected to my laptop but i still receive a "please intall driver program" message every time i connect the Ultramax to my laptop and if i leave my laptop idle for too long the HDD stops being recognized and i have to shut it off and back on.Iomega claims that since i reported that the Ultramax appears to work on my pc running Windows XP that they will not issue a refund nor send a replacement HDD, which means i'm now stuck with a machine that won't function properly with my music workstation.Iomega also claims that the Ultramax works in Vista yet their own message board is flooded with costumers complaining of Vista compatibility issues and neither Iomega nor Microsoft are willing to address the problem or offer a reasonable solution.the Iomega Ultramax 1TB is a beautiful piece of equipment but i'd prefer an ugly HDD that actually works.
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.
The only complaints I have up to now are the difficulty of learning to use all of the features, there are quite a few. Also the display screen is hard to see in really bright sunlight.The stop motion and video features are great and the standard photos seem to come out really sharp. The camera has a solid feel and is well made. Best one I've ever owned for the price.
This bag easily holds my lightstand and tripod along with my umbrella. It's good sized, I could easily fit a much larger light stand. The bag itself is well padded while remaining lightweight. This was definately a smart purchase. Great for storage or travel.
The case scratches really easily, and in my case, it scratched on the screen, so videos are now ruined while this case was on, also the back peice left scratches on my ipod.
I purchased the 4gb flash drive and it works as expected at a great price. I have used it in both of my Dell laptops and it recognized them right off the bat. I would buy this product again and as usual, Amazon has the best service of any online site. I recommend getting Amazon Prime if you purchase a lot of stuff from amazon.
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.
1st thing, this review isn't about Amazon, however they may want to look closer at companies and how they advertise because it ultimately can make Amazon look bad. Amazon is normally excellent!Also I am sure this product is a quality item however...I was searching for a replacement 230mm side panel fan for my Armor VH6001BWS chassis manufactured by thermaltake. Couldn't find anything after searching for 2 days. I came across this replacement panel and figured why pay $20 to $25 for a fan (if I could find one) when I could just replace the entire side panel with a bigger fan for $40. So I ordered this panel since it states it is "compatible with Thermaltake Armor & Kandalf full tower cases". PROBLEM is that this panel does NOT even come close to fitting my VH6001BWS Thermaltake Aromr Series Full Tower chassis nor does it fit the VH600LBWS Armor chassis. I have the second tower because it is deceptively pictured and advertised as well. The box this panel comes in states all over the box that it is compatible with Armor and Kandalf full tower series chassis's. It does not fit either of my Armor chassis's. This is the second time this month that I have been taken by a Thermaltake product (VH600LBWS chassis as well). The LBWS chassis is pictured with a 3-bay liquid cooling system that installs into 3 of your 5.25 bays. When you look at Thermaltake's website you find they only make two liquid cooling all-in-one systems that go into drive bays in your chassis. One is a 2-bay design and the other is the 3-bay design and they are VERY different in appearance. The 2-bay is the 760i system and the 3 bay is the 780e system which is ESA certified. PROBLEM is that Thermaltake does not tell the customer anywhere that they also make a stripped down 780e system that is basically a 2-bay 760i liquid system put into a 3-bay 780e chassis and they put it in the VH600LBWS chassis. So you think you are getting a 3-bay ESA certified liquid cooling system in the Armor VH600LBWS chassis because the thing is pictured with a 3-bay liquid cooling system pre-installed. They don't tell you it is a special stripped down version that is made for going into this chassis and it isn't made for sale to the public seperately. It's made so they can put a cheap liquid cooling system in the VH600LBWS chassis to entice customer's to buy it.BEWARE- This panel does NOT fit the Armor VH600LBWS or VH6001BWS Armor chassis's. Because of shipping costs it is not feasable to return these items $50 for the chassis and $20 for the panel. If you return items you are out 75% of the money it takes to buy these items and have nothing to show for your expense. Not to mention Thermaltake won't even offer to do anything about the deceptive chassis.
After shopping around for a few months I bought these speakers at Best Buy, for $99 +tax, to use with Adobe Premiere. At first I was unimpressed, then I went into my computer settings and adjusted the EQ, now they sound great! I am very happy with these speakers but if I had one complaint it would be the lack of shielding on the RCA to 1/8" cable, that goes from the right speaker to the computer. If you don't keep it away from other cables you may get some interference hum, however I'm not sure any other system would have anything better. My wife and I love the sound of these speakers so much we are going to buy another pair to use with our family room tv. FYI - These are not a flat sounding speaker, would not recommend for editing/recording music, yet great for listening to already mastered music.
This pen/stylus is a classy-looking item that has a great stylus tip and an extremely smooth-writing ball point pen combined in a double twist action housing. I got the pen mainly for the stylus and ended up loving the pen - it writes better than a Cross pen and even a little smoother than my fancy Shaeffer pen. Now I just need to find refills for the pen... the only negative I could find.
Dependable storage media. It is the only cd-r that gives me professional results. Wish it would come in bigger cuantities instead of 10s or 25s.
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.
Have seen a lot of digicams, but this one (or DSC30 or DSC70 for that matter) beats all of them with it's user-friendly controls and computer interface. Really, as someone has already said here -- I never had to take out the manual....
The product arrived promptly and in good condition.I bought this in order to run the refrigerator and freezer during power outages and to run 120 volt gardening equipment (weed whacker, hedge clipper) without having to run a long extension cord. It is very difficult for me to start gas powered equipment and I need to take frequent breaks.I get plenty of run time using my lawn tractor battery. For refrigeration, I parked a car outside the window, connected the inverter, and left the engine running. Plugging in the refrigerator (only 300 watts) tripped the low battery voltage protection, but I was able to reset and run the refrigerator.Like virtually all inverters and some generators, it produces a "modified sine wave." Everything I have plugged in has worked, except for 2 UPS units. I use uninterruptable power supplies on my sattelite DVR and on my computer. Instead of just pulling the plug from the wall and plugging into the inverter, I had to unplug from the UPS and plug the units directly into the inverter.The battery cables supplied seem flimsy. Ring terminals are used to attach to the inverter. The inverter's terminals are spaced close together, which could be a problem with heavier wire with larger terminals. I had to tape the wire and terminals because copper was showing and strain relief is needed.You might think a generator would be a better choice, but it needs to be started periodically, fuel can go stale, and you need to guard against carbon monoxide. Manual starting is a problem for me, so an inverter is a better solution.The bottom line: It does the job. When the power went out two days ago I was glad I had the inverter.
Solid stainless steel. Don't have to worry about this pot falling apart. Great price and fast shipping. Only problem would be the nose but it only last a min or so when the pressure is first building.
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The iRiver H10 20 GB player was everything I expected it to be. It is very user friendly and files can easily be up and down loaded to the PC for editing and storing. It is also a great recorder for FM music and a voice recorder for conversations and classroom notes.
Purchased this amp for my husband as a christmas gift and boy did i hit the jackpot. Great amp, previous reviews are so true. Amazing!!
I've owned these headphones for one year. I'm a believer in giving a product a thorough trial before rating it. Simply stated, these are the best noise cancelling headphones for travellers that you can buy at any price.I fly about 80,000 miles per year. As you road warriors know, airplane noise and screaming nose miners can really grate on you during those 12 hour flights. These headphones greatly reduce these noises giving you a chance to read or sleep. I used the Bose several times as a freebie in Business Class, and although the noise cancelling is similar, the on-the-ear style makes your ears numb after several hours, requiring removal to regain the circulation in your ears. The over-the-ear type eliminate this discomfort and also reduces the non-steady (mindless conversation and kids screaming) noise that has become the norm on airplanes these days.Other Pros: Removable Wire Connection, Robust Carrying Case, Durability, Battery LifeCons: NoneI've recommended these to my international travel colleagues and all are grateful. You will be too!!!
Got to go with a camera I have as a gift. Wanted to be sure got all the pieces. Been working great, have had for a year
I really just wanted a stereo amp to use with my wireless home network and Roku Soundbridge to listen to internet radio and my mp3 collection. The guy at the electronics store suggested this unit even though I wouldn't need the tuner. When I got it home I had to look at the receipt again. Yep only $74 new. Build quality seems better than that price although being of Chinese manufacture it may be full of noxious stuff.Easy set-up and use, 2x100 watts and the amp is quiet and gives me more than enough volume. Even the tuner is not bad when using the supplied 75 ohm FM antenna. I can't see what's not to like for this simple application.Its survived a week long burn in so I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope it lasts at least a year.Four stars only because it is bare bones and I'm not that sure about the reliability. For what it does the receiver seems a great bargain.Update (1/18/09): Still going strong after a year of pretty much daily use, 4-10 hours per day. Looks like a winner.
We are a new daycare and this has only been used a handfull of times so far, but it has been easy to use and works great!
(Technical note: I am using this on a subnotebook with WinXP Home; I installed no drivers and this mouse is happily co-existing with the built-in keyboard &quot;nipple&quot; and touch screen)I am not a big fan of mice in general (I prefer trackballs; this is the first mouse I have purchased since 1992), but have really enjoyed my new pocketmouse pro wireless. It isn't the most compact mouse, but it doesn't waste much space -- the tiny receiver stows inside the mouse in the neatest compartment I've seen in a while. The range is great -- they claim 3 feet, but right now I can get &gt; 8 feet away and still get reception. At that distance, I can't read the screen! Of course, YMMV as the batteries wane and if your desk, etc is made of metal. One caveat: I haven't managed to wear my batteries down yet; if rapid battery becomes a problem, I'll change this review. (Apparently this is a major problem with many wireless mice.)This is my first optical mouse and I am impressed -- it works on the carpet, the arm of a chair, my pants, my shirt -- wherever! If you are a serious gamer, of course, be cautious, though as wireless mice may not live up to your 1337 gaming requirements.Otherwise, this is yet another quality input device from Kensington.
I was fairly puzzled why this drive is designated a P-ATA when the thing installs like a regular S-ATA. The Drive Designation and the package on the box I have are exactly the same as the above advertised item.I was looking to consolidate three external drives on to one internal, so I can use a much larger backup drive.Anyway, the Drive slots in to a DELL Dimension 8200 easily, and simply... you do NOT even need a screwdriver( but it can help with two side clips, but not essential).After booting back up, the Maxtor utilities on the disk are essential if you want the absolute most useable space ( PARTITION MAGIC and even the onboard Windows XP Pro disk utils will not provide you with the same useable space).A word about some additional software. Do NOT use Maxtor's DDO ( Dynamic Disk Overlay ) option in the MAXBLAST Software if you have both Partition Magic 7 or 8, as well as Norton Utilities Premier 2006. The probability of an issue with BOOT.INI and the HAL.DLL file is high. The good news is that using PFEDIT and then FDISK/MBR ( and no, thats not a typo... this switch works, and is not officially documented in MS windows TID's, technical info documents), which will change the Partition type from TYPE 44 to the type you need, if necessary, and also FDISK/MBR will rebuild the MBR( Master Boot Record).After , essentially, activating the drive with the Maxtor utilites, if you set the power settings in control panel just right, the so called problem with disk spin "noise" is non-existent"; you only get the disk issue if you opt to "power down" when not in use. Mostly for me, thats not an issue, since all drives are in constant use.The speed is mind blowing.A word about Disk replacement life: on average, replace your drives every two years, unless you have the most fool-proof back up system known. No Drive is infallible, and each drive has a definite life. Each drive can *potentially* have a long life, but this depends on your useage level.That being said, if you need a large drive, and have a mid to high end system, then this is a good way to head.1/4/08 : I just saw the comments/notes about the Dimension 8200 from Early 2007. All you do is put in any Drive above 137 GIG on an XP system and the Registry will automatically detect size differences and make changes to accomodate the larger drive. On Secondary drives this will work up to 300 GIG Guaranteed, and the space is almost totally available. Thanks to maxtors unique setup, the drive formats at almost total capacity. I still have the Same Dimension 8200 and I will be inserting either a 160 GIG ( Minimum )or a 500 GIG, maximum, in the C Drive ( I just have to back up the Current Drive disc, then reload it). You do need to ramp up the memory on the Dimension 8200 as far as you can go, so the more you can load the better. My system as RAM-BUS( thanks to some messing around by DELL at the time I purchased, but many 8200s have better memory), so I am a little hamstrung on the setup, but this beast has worked so well so far, I will likely keep it as a Test machine after some upgrades on the 8200 and a new machine as my main computer.
I purchase this for my son for Christmas, within two weeks the playerlocked up and wouldn't re-boot. We went thru 5 replacements, Amazonreplacing each one. Each one froze up for no apparent reason and allmy son's data was lost. Creative Labs was completely unhelpful. Iwill never, never purchase any Creative Lab product again.
Since I rent, I'm unable to attach outdoor speakers to the building for outdoor activities/work. I really didn't want to run hundreds of feet of wire to have music around working areas. I read several reviews about these wireless speakers, some good and some bad. Like most people I had to find out for myself.I would recommend if you do decide to purchase one, read all of the instructions no matter if you think you know what you are doing. Some reviews say that the installed batteries will explode if you attach the unit to AC. It clearly states in the instuctions it will charge the batteries (rechargeable only batteries not alkaline batteries, duh!).Also, attachment to an audio source; they have a nice section telling all the things to have quality sound with different connects from variable to fixed output. Don't get me wrong this speaker will not be heard from blocks away, but does produce more than what you would think from a mono channel. I have used this product non-stop for several weeks with no issues yet, and as I recall it was a refurbished item (because it was cheaper). I also plan on purchasing the AW-812 for stereo sound.Overall, it is a great product and a good purchase for sound in a "sound dead" place. No regrets.
I bought a pair of these back in 2005. They've honestly been through hell and back and still work extremely well. I've had them for so long that they are literally falling apart (the ear cuff part). If I could replace that, I'm sure they'd last even longer.As for the audio quality, I'm rather picky. I've never heard of Behringer in my life, but decided to give them a shot. Ya, I was skeptical about the price and decided to bring in a test CD and try them out before I bought a pair. The first thing I said was "These are HOW MUCH?" I thought the price was wrong, but they confirmed that it was the correct price. I grabbed a pair immediately and ran (not walked) to the counter due to only having 2 pairs left.I'm looking into buying another set and contacting Behringer for replacement cuffs (if they offer them). I only wish they made car audio equipment, that would rock.
This is not going to thump like a couple of boxed 12 inch subs, but it can add a very decent amount of bass to a system, its cheap, it doesn't take much space, and its easy to hookup. I've got it paired with a Kenwood Excelon CD deck, and Kenwood 6.5 inch speakers, and it sounds amazing. I used it to replace my Alpine amp and MTX subs when they were stolen from my car. Of course it doesn't sound as good as my old setup, but it sounds good enough to satisfy me until I can afford to replace my old system.The sub can play loud and deep, and my only complaint is that it starts to distort at high volume when the road noise is really loud (such as high volume while driving on the freeway at 65mph), but considering its only an 8inch woofer, I think this thing puts out much more thump than you would expect from its size. I noticed that trunk placement matters, so experiment a bit with its location in the trunk. I have mine directly behind the back seat on the passenger side.Its affordable price makes it a real steal if you are looking to just add some low end to your music. I've had mine in the back of my car for 4 years, and its still going strong even though water leaked in there.Additional Thoughts : I've read that this amp will take speaker level connections. What this means is that you can just hook this up to a power source and use a speaker line in converter to hook it up without having to wire it directly to the stereo. So, you can use it for a factory stereo system without having to replace the deck.
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
This Shure EA650 Attachable Volume Control works great for devices with a volume control that does not go low enough, and for more critical listening when a device uses sound shaping (digital) to simulate volume control. e.g. iPods, laptops, operating system volume widget, etc. I take a star away due to the cable not being sturdy enough or at least some reinforcement at the base of the control unit. I intend to get another...ehem, I got mine from Amazon for half the MSRP a few weeks ago.
Cord was chewed up recently, but great product until it happened. the sound was great, and the cord length was a great bonus. Feels plastic-y, but that's okay for the price.
I'm loving this video camera. It's small and lightweight and does a great job with low light conditions.One thing to note is that I had read in a review of a similar model from JVC that you should turn off the "auto-gain" feature. I do not recommend doing this with this model. The auto-gain is what makes it do a great job with low light. I messed up a video the first day I owned this because I had turned that off and then forgot about the setting. I was cursing how dark the video was. Once I found the auto-gain and re-enabled it, the video quality was great. It was the difference between night and day - literally.I'm a Mac user, and this camera works very well with iMovie '08. I tried it on a different machine with iMovie '06 installed, and it wasn't recognized at all. So if you buy this camera, make sure you have a newer Mac which can run iMovie '08 because otherwise you won't be able to use this footage without jumping through lots of hoops.Oddly enough, I couldn't get my MacBook (running 10.5.1) to recognize this camera when I connected it via firewire. But it works great over USB.Another great feature with this camera is its ability to take any analog video input and digitize it. I hooked up my old Hi-8 camcorder to it and was able to get a better quality digitization from the camera than I had with a dedicated Analog to Digital DV converter. I was able to digitize about 20 tapes from my old camcorder in short order, and get them all imported into iMovie with ease.The auto white-balance is really poor indoors. I generally switch it to manual mode specifically to correct the white balance. The preset white balance settings aren't much to write home about, but the manual white balance setting is a breeze to configure and results in much better video when you use it.Lastly, I can comment on the still picture quality. It really sucks, and is the reason I don't give this a 5 star rating. I admit I'm something of a camera snob and shoot with a top of the line D-SLR, but my first digital camera I owned (2 MP Olympus) took far superior photos to this, and that was 8 years ago. Again, the white balance is way off on this - use manual white balance. The flash blows out all highlights on any subject and I just couldn't believe the pixilation. Again, I used to own a 2 MP camera, and I know what kind of quality I can get from a 2 MP camera. This unit doesn't deliver that quality.In summary, this is a great video camera and a poor photo camera.
Very happy with the purchase, I am not a headphone techo but these do the job amply. Great value for the money if you are buying them in the US which was half the price as sold for in Singapore. Got some Engine interference while on the plane but this didnt seem to be a product issue as the standard airline business class earphones had the same issue and it was only that time as all other times it was perfect. Massive difference between the standard business class muffs to the ATH-ANCs. Get them, they are the goods. Only downside is that the ears can feel a little squashed ( and no i dont have big ears)
Even if these are not the quality of $100+ earphones, they are definitely worth the 150 Pepsi Points or $30 to upgrade from the CRAPPY Apple iPod Earbuds.I got these about a week ago and now when I use my stock iPod earbuds I notice how much better these V-Modas are.Recommended for a low budget person who just needs something better than Apples.
Belkin Components USB Portable Bridge HubThe description on this item is wrong!! I called Belkin support to make sure this would work moving pictures from a digital camera to a Zune. They e-mailed that it would work. It didn't. I sent the Zune back. Belkin said it would work with an Ipod Classic. It didn't. I sent the Ipod back. After talking to support supervisors, and their supervisors, I called the company directly (in Compton, CA) The techie told me (in much better English) this ONLY works with portable hard drives, NOT with MP3 players.
The pair of JBL Speakers we purchased are great! I like their appearance. They're white, & modern looking, & they are weighted in the base, so they're more stable, less tippy, than some I've had. And most importantly they do the job of being speakers for the computer. I'm not an expert at sound equipment, but they seem to work fine for our needs. Thank you.
This battery is an exact replacement for my Panasonic phone. I was very disappointed to see that Amazon (not a reseller) sent a battery with packaging already neatly sliced open. The battery came right out. So far the battery works fine but I don't know how long it will last or its prior history. It's not worth the effort and expense to send it back so I'll live with it, but not pleased with the experience.
The dorm parties will never be complete without the JVC MXJ300. For any student or anybody hard pressed for space but in need of 'big sound' this Mini System is it. It gives you the power and takes so little of your space. I enjoyed the sound quality and recommends this &quot;little Bomber&quot; to anyone.
So for $50 speakers, what do you expect. Plug them in and they play sound. Kind of hard to mess that up, right? My gripes are twofold, however:1) The volume knob is the ONLY thing on the speaker that you ever need to touch, and yet they've made it incredibly difficult to turn. It's tiny, slippery, and basically requires two hands to turn (one to hold the speaker and the other to grip the knob *really* hard and turn). Maybe I just got a bad pair, but you'd think they would make that ONE single thing easy to use.2) There's definitely a buzz coming from the speakers. I can hear it right now. It's not loud, but loud enough to hear in a quiet room. bzzzzzz....They seem minor, but I find both of those problems to be increasingly annoying. In fact, after a few months of using these speakers, I think I want to replace them. I'm surprised that others liked them so much.
When I first looked at this product I didn't think that it was going to be amazing, but I also didn't think it would be so bad for its price. You'd think that a camera worth nearly $200 would at least give you a little quality. The only pros for this camera are that it has a nice little sleek design and is very portable. However there are more cons than pros for this product. If there isn't a good amount of natural light in a room the pictures will come out looking orange, but that's only if you partially cover the flash with your finger on the camera. If I didn't do that the flash would make you look very bright, which is a real hassle if you want to take a nice picture because you might have to take it three or four times again to try and get it right. I suppose if you lived in an area with sun year round and like to take pictures outdoors then you'd like this camera though. This camera also horrible at taking pictures of objects in motion and the end result is a huge blur. The video recording is decent, but the volume is very low so putting mp3s on this product wouldn't be that great. I was also surprised at the battery life on this product as it was very short. I didn't have a problem whatsoever using the software and connecting it to the computer as others may have. All in all when weighing the pros and cons you should spend your money on a different camera.
I bought this camera for a 5 month trip to Japan, wanting something smaller than my dSLR, that I would be able to just keep in my coat pocket and hopefully get good pictures out of. I bought it knowing full well that generally speaking, the image quality would not be able to match most dSLRs on the market today.In terms of portability, it's not bad. I don't mind the lens-cap rather than an automatic option, and while it's not the smallest out there, it's good enough for me.The body feels like it's of fairly good construction, although the first (and so far only) accessory I bought was a screen protector - a MUST if it's going to go into your pocket.I didn't like the on-screen menus, but I can live with them. They're not so bothersome as to be a deal breaker.My main interest in this camera was the Leica made lens - as some may know, this camera is IDENTICAL to a more expensive Leica, as the design is a joint collaboration between Panasonic and Leica. The selectable aspect ratios(4:3, 3:2, 16:9) are great, and the 28mm wide angle at 16:9 is impressive for a camera of this size.One thing that was pleasantly surprising was the quality of the video. Although when shooting in HD you can only achieve 15 frames per second, the overall quality boost from shooting in HD made up for lower frame rates.As others have already said, the main problem with this camera is that the images are substantially noisier at high ISOs than one might otherwise expect. In broad daylight this isn't a problem, and for snapshots and nothing "professional", it doesn't strike me as a problem. For serious work however, it will likely be an issue.Comparing images from this camera to my Canon Digital Rebel XT also reveal that the dynamic range(the range between absolute black and absolute white) is far more limited than I was expecting. While that's not a huge problem in itself, it's something that a studious photographer should at least be aware of before they press the shutter release.In the end, it is what it is, a point and shoot camera with wide angle, 16:9 aspect ratio capability. I wouldn't trade it for a DSLR, and in many situations I'd even prefer my film based SLR, but as far as small point and click cameras go, I'm not disappointed.
This tape is not very sticky! If you need it to stick...your out of luck! I wish I could return it easier!
Love the fact that it's a pen too. The stylus works great, no issues. Works great with the new iPad (3)
Works well, I will purchase a much better attenna , Also I have 1GB of ram and it locked up my Laptop and I am running a Dual core processor. But I upgraded to 2GB's of ram and it runs flawlessly, I picked up 14 channels in my local area with the cheap attenna. Now I will not miss a NFL game on Sundays when I have to work.I think that was 39 dollars well spent
This Garmin is great out of the box, it does everything that they say it can. Went on a trip a day after recieving it, I had some minor problems but it was not the Garmins fault. I down loaded some POI off of the internet ( which I do not recomend paying for) and the address was wrong. You can look up anything you want from the Garmin and you dont have topay for it. The only thing I wished it would do is be able to update on new roads and business.
Upgraded 2003 Dell Dimension 8300 which requires matched pairs of RAM. Works fine. Overall computer performance is slightly better as was the goal of the upgrade.
I would have liked to have been able compare the quality of this set to others, but was unable to find them locally. Instead I used the reviews here and elsewhere to come to a purchasing decision. Considering that, I'm very pleased with these headphones. I bought them primarily for watching TV when walking and running on the treadmill. (Treadmill is on the porch - neighbor didn't want to listen to my TV!) Reception is clear and range is as advertised with little drop out even while outdoors and using the living room TV. My only complaint would be that while very comfortable on my head, they slip forward when I lean over. Some of the other reviewers have noted the same thing. All in all, except for that one flaw, I think they are perfect for my purposes.
Don't have anything good to say. They were returned and changed for speakers that had base to them. The sound was flat. They sound great in a large shop. Terrible at home where there is no noise to distract you from the fact it is flat and not worth it. I was very disappointed. I have other Bose items I LOVE-noise canceling headphones. We replaced them with speakers that were the same style-no base box. The Klispch sound 100x better at teh same price point.
I replaced my Palm M105 with the Palm Z22 and have been extremely pleased. It is smaller but has more options than my old Palm. I purchased a Franklin Covey binder that just fits around it and protects it very well.I love the Splashshopper that allows you to enter all of your grocery aisle information and sort by aisle. The Z22 does almost everything I need a Palm to do. The only disappointment I had was that the task list does not have all of the flexibility I would like it to. I used Franklin Planning software before, so it is probably something I will get use to. That is the only reason I give it a 4.
this camera is almost SLR, it has nearly all the options, the colors it produces are fantastic too.
This was one of the best purchases I have made int eh past year.Being in the IT filed, it saves me a lot of time because I can store a lot of information.
Much bigger and bulkier than I expected, I have to put them on the smallest setting for them to fit on my head and they lose their attractivness when the bars are pulled all the way down. They have great sound and are cool but look pretty ridiculous on me. I would say they are better for guys, but I did see a different girl wearing them the other day and they looked cool on her.If you know you have a smaller head- not for you!
Good alarm for the price. The shock sensor is really sensitive.The pager works well too, just not through brick and steel walls.
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 looked around before i bought my headphones. i read reviews, asked other people, and generally made myself seem obsessive compulsive. i ended up getting these, partly because all the reviews i read, both on amazon and in music mags, said they were great, and didn't make any funny buzzing sounds or break down after a couple weeks. i've had bad experiences with panasonic in the past, so i steered away from their rivaling headphones. from what i've read, if they break, even if under warranty, its impossible to get through customer service to a new pair.so i bought these, and i got 'em. 140 is alot to pay for a pair of headphones, but i figured at least i wasn't paying what bose users were. :) they are good at noise cancelling. the problem is, noise cancelling isn't that great of a concept. the 85% i found to be a very small portion of the overall ambient interference. i fell asleep with them on, and woke up because my ears got hot. i think that's a problem with over-ear headphones in general, and not audio technica's fault. but its something to think about if you want to take these on an international flight. i couldn't stand more than 2 hours at a time.then i was talking to my friend, and he said something about his cheap walmart earbuds. i scoffed, and then compared them in a car with loud a/c to provide ambient noise. unfortunately, i realized that these earbuds blocked just as much noise passively as my ath anc7's blocked actively. and i could fall asleep with them on, not feel like a sucker for having paid too much for them, and if they broke, i could buy six more pairs for the cost of these headphones. i listened to the same songs on the same volume from the same ipod, and then returned the ath anc7's.(the earbuds are philips. i think. maybe jvc. but i think philips. they're called marshmallow earbuds. and they're like 20 bucks.)it makes me mad to think that we don't live in a perfect world where higher cost equals better sound quality. because you can't really try 'em out in the store. let it be noted that i found the bass to be a tad bit lacking. this might be a common problem with active noise cancelling headphones, but i know bose makes up for it by smacking you in the face with a ton of extra bass, the way bose likes to do. and you might not even notice the bass issue. i didn't till i compared the headphones with others.
I rarely review products unless I have a strong opinion, which in this case I do. I own a very small digital camera, (Canon sx210IS)and used this strap for a day at our state fair. I found the metal to be very uncomfortable as did my friend that I asked to put around her neck to give me a break!! If you are looking for comfortable, this is not for you.
This switch works great and performs great too. It is nice and quiet. This one replaced another Dlink I have used for 3 years- non stop. The reason is the old Dlink fan is loud and the new Dlink has no fan. You may wonder if it gets hot. No, it may get warm but never hot. About the same as the Dlink with the fan. Dlink has definitely improved this switch.
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.
The Denon ADKL1 Dedicated Link Cable is my favorite worldly possession. Late at night, I lie awake in anticipation of the day I can afford to replace my receiver with one which can connect to this, the ultimate digital cable.This particular digital cable somehow makes your ones more one with the universe and your zeros less so, so it acts like an expander for your mind and soul. I haven't connected it yet, but already I feel comforted and more alive than ever.My receiver lacks the requisite female connector and that makes it seem so useless, like the kind of receiver a poor person or an imbecile would have. I've become self-conscious about owning it, and have hidden it and my shame away until such time as I become worthy of a proper receiver. I post this review as a sort of audiophile confessional to assuage my deep and abiding hatred for myself. Soon, I will return to the beautiful Denon shipping container to handle this magnificent cable, but I must wait for the sun to kiss the horizon and provide suitable lighting for such an activity.
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.
I purchased this cartridge thinking that I was going to save some money. At first it worked great and I felt that I had found a good source for my toner at an exceptional price. Needless to say that less than 100 copies of usage I started to get black lines on my copies. After removing the cartridge I noticed a build up of toner on the photo drum. No amount of adjustment, light/dark, made a difference. Lesson learned, "a penny wise and pound foolish."
I bought this laptop back in 2007, and I have no real complaints about the product itself. It was a great laptop at the time and for the most part served me well over the past 4 years.However, I would be extremely hesitant and skeptical if you're trying to buy it now, particularly if it's used. Not too long ago, my laptop was stolen, and I would not be surprised if you see someone trying to sell it online. If you do end up buying my laptop, I'm sorry to hear that because my laptop is kind of a piece of crap at this point. But, you wouldn't notice that until you use it for a little while.First thing you'll notice is that the battery is nearly dead. You can get 20 minutes out of that battery...maybe 45 min. on powersave mode if all you do is stare at a blank screen. Of course, you can buy a replacement battery for $25 if you get a really good deal, maybe $50-$150 if you want the longer life ones. If the thieves/the middle man bothered to change the battery (how nice of them), then I suppose you're getting a slightly better deal.My power jack (aka the thing you plug your power plug into) was also damaged in the past. The plastic casing inside completely broke off one time (I knocked my laptop off my bed, while my apartment was flooding) so that the laptop would not even charge. I ended up getting another part and getting it resoldered. The job was pretty well done, but the plug fits a little bit too snugly. (It's also not the greatest design and prone to snapping off again). At times, my screen would intermittently blink, particularly if you jostle the laptop too much. I never investigated much further, but I suspect this is related to my power/charging issue. If you are really meticulous, you might notice 1-2 screws are missing from the laptop because I opened up my laptop several times.If I were you, I would just wait and save the extra $100-200 and buy a new laptop from a reputable dealer, like Amazon itself. By the time you realize everything wrong with a used laptop you purchased, you'll probably spend more money buying all the parts to fix it, not to mention all the time and effort. That's all assuming you know exactly what you need to do to fix it in the first place. Plus, you can get a much better machine these days for less money. This laptop has a great screen, like most Sony laptops, but it's very bulky and heavy and not the easiest to lug around. If you want something portable, I'd buy something cheaper and lighter (and probably faster with more memory). If you want the good screen, just get a desktop for much cheaper. And of course, always be wary of the stolen goods.Hope that helps, and watch your laptops! People are getting desperate in these times.
if youre like me and like to surf the net on the couch while watching tv, this is the item to have. its perfect and its fabric keeps the laptop (hp) from sliding around. really a pleasure to have!
These headphones are exactly what I was looking for. I was experiencing slippage from sweat of the earbuds that came with my iPod Shuffle that I listen to in the gym. These inexpensive little headphones are just what the doctor ordered. I had a little trouble figuring out which way the headset is supposed to go on at first but quickly figured that out (aim the speakers into your ear canal!). I highly recommend these for anyone who has sweat issues while listening to music and working out!
Like the title says, with Crucial memory you know you're getting a quality product. It took me about 15 seconds to drop this memory into my laptop and I could see the improvement on the first boot. There's not more grinding of the hard drive and Windows is running like it should. It was worth every penny I paid for it. Although I was expecting it to be delivered on 12/15, it was actually delivered a day early, but then most items I order that are fulfilled by Amazon normally do arrive early.
I needed to rent strobes for some headshots. I knew well enough in advance that I'd need an adapter for my Olympus E-300 in order to safely use the PC strobe sync with a digital camera. SO, I ordered this well in advance thinking it would take a while to get to me. Not so -- the delivery was extremely fast. It shipped the same day I ordered it and I received it two days later. The adapter functioned flawlessly, required zero setup, and I hardly even realized it was sitting on my camera. No muss, no fuss...just the way I like it.
I have been wanting a scope for some time and finally my wife just went ahead and bought this scope for me. After using it I found that you can find the planets no problem with it but they do not come in very sharp with any of the lenses. I could not make out any large features on Jupiter. I was able to find the Horsehead nebula in Orion with it but again, the level of detail left much to be desired.The manual controls on this are horrid and there is alot of play in moving the altitude and azimuth, making centering on objects kind of hard.If all you want to do is look at the moon, this isn't a bad telescope. Beyond that, spend a little more on a better scope.
just open christmas day , went to hook up no cd to install it .
I bought the GeForce4 mx 440-se to upgrade my graphics. What an improvement. The graphics move along smothly with no hint of slow down or choppiness. Plus you get extra uses for your desktop that can come in handy. A must buy.
Great camera, easy to use after reading the manual.Light, easy to handle. Unfortunately a little pricey.
Don't underestimate the value of the clip on this thing!I go for walks in the winter, and before, whenever I wore a jacket that didn't have an external pocket, I was forced to wear my old player in an internal pocket, underneath the jacket. I find that this arrangement is subtly uncomfortable, since the headphone wires are constantly pulled down by the motion of the jacket. The iPod shuffle is instantly much more comfortable for walks in the winter, since I can clip it anywhere I want on the surface of my jacket, and my headphone wires ride lightly on the outside of the coat. Plus, the control wheel is clickable, even with winter gloves.
Still getting used to it, but a great filter for bright day landscapes. Its a little thick and Im getting vignetting at 28-40mm around the corners of my 28-300 lens. Ive found that you need to alter the white balance from Auto to Daylight in order to create the desired effect, but if shooting RAW this is irrelevant.
This product was not as good as the Kodak easyshare viewer. The battery life was very poor. The pictures were slow to come up on the screen. This product was returned and I bought the Kodak, which was 100 times better. It also came with a case.
Great speakers, use outside in our backyard and they provide really nice sound. No problems at all, very happy with the purchase (nearly 2 years later).
Puchased this privacy screen for work, after review of items at the 3M web site, found this product after measuring my computer screen at the amazon.com web site. Screen works well, it fits well also. Cross check the internet and found this same new screen for twice the cost on ebay.com, shipping was free and fast also and item was packed very well, can't loose with amazon.com. I will be back!
Installed 4GB in my HP Media Center prior to OS upgrade. Took about 15 min total. Immediately recognized. No hassles. I wish the OS upgrade was a simple. Long term is yet to be seen. That is why I bought PNY.
I use this card in my Canon Digital Rebel and it has performed flawlessly thus far. While using this card I have not experienced any errors, it writes as least as fast as the camera will shoot and no data loss has occurred.I also purchased a USB 2.O card reader for it and am even more pleased with the speed at which I am able to access the data stored on the card.Unless you are professional photographer who absolutely has to have the best in order to feed a family this is the card for you. Quality, performance, and a great value.
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.
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.
Buy this B&W Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with confidence. Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. There is nothing else on the market that even comes close to this Quality & nothing else to ad to the description of this High Quality Filter that others haven't already mentioned. Simply the best Filter money can buy!
I'll get straight to point. I am an amateur when it comes to photography. Canon PowerShot SD1000 is my first camera. What I was looking in a camera was good picture quality, lots of great features, ease of handling, not too complicated interface with a computer and light weight. Ladies and gentlemen I am glad to inform you that Canon PowerShot SD1000 has all those and then some more.
If you have a large basket 12 inch sub these wont fit it very well without a spacer of some sorts but good grill.
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.
I'm not at all sure why one reviewer with two Macs can't seem to get this printer on his network...I have two Macs at my house and it works perfectly with my wireless setup...I suspect that the problem is not with the printer in this instance. As for performance, it's not the fastest printer or the best scanner, but it does a more than adequate job for a home office environment...it's not a machine for heavy use, but is fine for general light home office printing, copying and document scanning (haven't used the fax at this point, so I can't comment on the fax performance). I was put off by many of the reviews here, but we happened to have a new unit sitting unused in the office which I adopted for the office in my home...and it has served me well...I would purchase another if my needs were similar...
I paid 3k dls for this tv when i bought it from circuit city was the best tv outthere but soon i started experiencing this blue haze on the right corner of my tv and now pretty much half of the screen is blue i need to find out if lg/zenith has any lawsuit in any state for this problem or recall my tv is the 60" d60dlcd so if you are looking to buy a big screen DONT BUY this Somebody in CA has the same problem pls contact me at socrams2001@yahoo.com thanks
I just love this. Need to buy a new one though. After years of use it has met it's maker. LOL
plays good I burn 2 cds plays them good two and it plays loud the bass is goodgave it 4 stars...
I expected just three things: comfort, function (as noise-cancelling) and mechanical integrity. I got all of this, with an excellent case that protects, enhances, organizes and shines with class. The noise-cancelling is quite good even over the wing of a 777 without drawing from the batteries, yet a flip (ON) of the switch -found easily by feel- truly makes you feel good about the cost (>$100) every time. I would estimate that it halves (-3dB) the predictable sound outside. And you can still hear the flight attendant tell you to turn off all powered things. (Except your watch!)
Almost three years on and this thing keeps going and going. I've abused it pretty badly -- it has dried Diet Dr. Pepper on just about every free surface, I've dropped it countless times, and it just keeps spitting out good printed pages. The parallel port is useful for older computers or even new ones if you need your USB ports for anything. I've had to replace the OEM toner cartridge once, and that's it. I rated this four stars when I bought and upped it to five now. One of the best purchases I've ever made.
Product came on time and intact. Easy to set up and very compact. Attaches directly to shoulder strap for easy carrying. Used for the holiday season in 2008 and found that it needs a direct line of sight to the XSI for signal to be received. Tried from different angles and distances and found this to be true. Often times, you simply need to be next to the optical reader on the camera to activate the shutter release. For group portraits with family and friends, you may need to hide remote discretely and in line with the camera for line of signal site and to release shutter. Outdoor and indoor single portrait shots are simpler since I simply mount XSI on the tripod and focus on subject. I can stand by the camera and activate remote to get a steady, no vibration shot. It works great for those kind of shots. I recommend this product for group/individual portraits but beware of signal receiving issues.
I've used the Verbatim -R discs for years. I won't use any other brands except an occasional Taiyo Yuden. These are the only two brands I recommend to anyone that asks!
It took me a while to find a stereo receiver at an optimal quality to price ratio !I am no Audio expert; I just like to listen to good quality classical and jazz music and this receiver does a great job for a great price.It's simple to setup, easy to use, and can receive most audio components (i.e. turn table, cd player, and tape recorder/player). The radio works well and receives most radio stations in my area.
This is a great player. I don't think I can say more about it. I believe all the other colors at the time of MY purchase still included the wall adaptor. Mine, unfortunately didn't. Just b/c it's the black model.It does have scratching problems, but is more resilient than the iPod. I went from the iPod to this. You cannot use iTunes w/ this product yet. No 3rd party applications nor iTunes native support exist. My only "it could be better" for the Vision:M is to get a bigger HD. They only have 30 and 60 right now. I went with the 30 because I didn't want to spend more $$ and hate it. It's got tons better color than the iPod, has Radio which is good for walking (only works for fairly strong signals, though), can support wma (WMP 11+), mp3, and pretty much any avi file you can toss its way. XVid, DivX, etc etc etc. Great for home movies. The interface is semi-customizable, which is nice. You can use your own pics or theirs. It has different themes, it shows album art, syncs with a few good software pieces. I use MediaMonkey. You can use their native player, but it kind of blows.The screen is a bit bigger or about the same size as the iPod. The only thing I would suggest before buying is to take a good hard look at the 60GB model, and perhaps consider the bigger screen. Hopefully they come out with a touch screen model, though, because it's kind of cumbersome-looking in regards to buttons.The other great thing: The sound is far superior to the iPod if you get a nice piece of earbuds.
It arrived, I plugged in my old HP Laserjet printer to my newer laptop and started printing. It's worked well for more than a year. A great purchase.
This is the most affordable point to shoot cameras in the market, cannot ask for a better image quality the elph lives upto its name.
Mine was a throw-in when my daughter bought me my new Tungsten E so I kept it. Didn't cost anything, can't be returned, and maybe come in handy occasionally.My first impression was that the case was bulky and difficult to open. And, I questioned how protective and versatile it would be. Usually our instincts and first impressions are accurate with most things.In trying to use the case around the house, I found it very annoying. You have to access the right edge of the Palm to flip it 45 degrees on its hinge, and with some degree of difficulty, in order to remove the stylus and turn it on; then again to insert the stylus and turn it off. The Palm should be removed entirely to charge it and hot-synch it.One reviewer here indicated s/he dropped the Palm 3 times and the case protected it. I'm not optimistic about that. The case interior is hard plastic and the palm doesn't even fit snugly. It would seem to me that dropping the Palm at 6 feet onto a hard surface would place it in great peril with this case.One reviewer mentioned the hinge breaking in 1 1/2 weeks. I can easily see that happening. It's very flimsy plastic and will be used frequently since the Palm will be removed/reinserted so often. I would expect the hinge to break in the early future. Palm should sell hinges in 3-paks like styli, but of course that won't happen. Heaven knows they will come in more handy than extra styli.I haven't shopped Palm cases but I will seek out a leatherette case with foam or other heavy padding and which would enable easy removal. I would also look for a case with cutouts for the stylus and power switch, as well as the charger input and hot-synch port.In my view, the only thing this case has going for it is that it is very heavily armored and will surely protect the Palm and the glass screen from being struck sharply against a hard object while it's in your coat pocket. That's how I broke my old Personal PalmPilot, getting into a snug fitting booth at a restaurant, cracking the glass against the table corner.At the price point of this accessory, I thing we can do better.
I saw this in the store and was excited by its geek appeal, so I had my girlfriend get this for me for my birthday. It has so much potential, but unfortunately it is wasted by the simple fact that it does not do its job well. I checked the other reviews on Amazon which mention many of the same problems, so I know it's not just my unit. These things just were not programmed well, which makes it basically worthless since it doesn't do its job.* Misses many incoming calls.* Gets confused and displays random question marks instead of useful info.* Randomly loses its settings (messages, auto-off time).* Hard to program.* Constantly displays annoying &quot;Olympia InfoGlobe&quot; message instead of something more interesting.* Numbers never expire from the unit unless you manually display each one.* Poor interface requires excessive button pushing to display each number.* Makes a good bit of noise unless you sit it on a pillow.* When it does show a call, it often takes too long for the number to scroll into view.In short, find another way to get caller ID.
Great product, I bought it nearly three years ago and still works like a charm. We don't have a big house but it works every where, the router is on the second floor and the connection works from the basement, porch, deck, garage and all of the first floor. Never drops the connection and speed always close to 54 Mbps. Linksys has excellent customer service.
These are amazing earbuds with deep bass and great sound quality.When I first tried them out, I was little bit disappointed as I couldn't hear the bass.I decided to try the burn in process (playing music with bass for over 24hours).IT SOUNDS GREAT NOW WITH SUPER BASS!! Recommended!!
I highly recommend the Garmin 110. It is user friendly and has great features!
Whether you're protecting your kids by allowing access to the Internet only when you're present, or trying to secure information at work from prying eyes while you're at work - this is a great way to lock down your computer so that it's pretty much useless. Sure, someone could get a system disk and format your drive, but your data would be safe. It pays to have a back-up key in a safe, secure location in the event yours gets damaged - otherwise your up that creek with the special name.
the minolta dimage z1 is an affordable and capable entry into the 10x optical zoom camera class. but there are a couple of watch-outs to consider.pros:- 10x optical zoom - this is the main selling point of this camera (make sure you get a tripod or monopod to hold the camera steady at 10x to prevent blurry shots).- 3MP resolution.- generally good image quality.- good redeye performance (better than competition).- uses a passive AF system that theoretically speeds up focus times at all light levels although low light focus speeds were not as fast as expected.- has several burst mode options that should appeal to sports photographers.- allows a great deal of manual control.- fast start-up.- minimal shutter lag.- fast shot to shot times.- external flash hot shoe - but only compatible with minolta-based flashes.- support for optional wide-angle lens.- bright, hi resolution 1.5" LCD display (smaller size than competition, though).- has intriguing Switch Finder system reflects the LCD image to the viewfinder so you see what the CCD sees.- movie mode supports VGA quality (640x480) capture at 15 or 30 frames-per-second plus the AF system operates continuously during movie mode ensuring sharpness.- non-proprietary AA batteries used. this means replacement batteries are as close as the nearest convenience store (i recommend rechargeables though).- not the most compact 10x zoom camera: 4.3 x 3.1 x 3.2", but one of the lightest at 10.8oz.- for the price, has a solid feature set.cons:- noticeable purple fringing in high contrast and night shots.- soft images with details having over-processed feel.- some barrel distortion at wide-angle.- does not support RAW or TIFF formats.- build quality suspect as evidenced by lens rattling and a battery door that feels like it will detach easily.- the feedback when using the Switch Finder system does not give the solid feel that is confidence building - will this system last?- the passive AF system does not perform very well in low light.- the supplied 16MB SD card is inadequate. be prepared to shell out a few more bucks for more memory.- add more $$ to buy more rechargeable batteries and a charger (only disposable batteries are included).the dimage z1 is a good value (for the feature set) in the 10x zoom camera class but two areas of improvement are: noticeable purple fringing and suspect build quality. if this camera holds up well, it's a very nice value. but if it breaks prematurely, you're out several c-notes. in the 10x optical zoom class, also consider the olympus c-740 and c750 as well as the fuji s5000.i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
I love Verbatim. I use them all the time. There is never a bad one. I can's say that about other manufacturers.
Acer is complete junk. Lots of stores are trying to push Acer because of the really high margins they get compared to other brands of laptops and desktops. I have had 2 Acers quit in the last year and a half, with Acer refusing to warranty either one. The first, my laptop, ran so hot that it actually burned the palm of my hand, red burn mark and everything. I called Acer support who told me that's normal. Well, I work at Sybase and have used laptops at work exclusively for the last 8 years. I know how hot laptops get, and third degree burns is not normal. A month later, the laptop's AC adapter fried. Again, Acer support refused to do anything. So, I bought a new AC adapter. Two weeks later, it fried also. Called back Acer support telling them this was not normal. "I agree" was the guys response, but since I was now ONE WEEK past the one year warranty, "TOO BAD!" They refuse to do anything even though my problems started well within the warranty period. Other problems with Acer is their build quality. Check how much the keyboards flex, screen hinges wobble, etc. Do yourself a favor, STAY AWAY FROM ACER.
I bought this camera for my wife in September '06 and so far it works great. There are so many cool features and we haven't mastered even 10% of them. The zoom is great especially the fact that you have the extra digital zoom when the optical zoom is maxed out. Overall, it is a good little camera!
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.
I bought the Princess DVD player and TV in August 2005. We had issues with it from the get go. The first issue that we noticed was occasionally the DVD tray would stick and only come out about a quarter of an inch, then you would have to grab it and pull it out. Sometimes it would not respond to the eject command. I would have to push eject several times and when the tray would jut out ever so slightly, I had to be ready to grab it. Sometimes I would have to get something thin enough to slide into the tray and pry it open. Just recently, the tray stopped coming out all together. I ended up breaking the tray trying to get a prized movie out. Now it won't close, open or read disks. It is very disappointing since the TV and DVD player go together and the design works great with my daughters room, which is limited on space. I would not recommend this product to anyone, unless they have money to throw away.
I got this unit and it does not work with the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard & Mouse. The keyboard types only 50% of the time and the mouse does not work at all. But the video quality is very good. It would have been an ideal unit if the keyboard & mouse worked.
A cordless remote switch is useful to have if you want to be in some of your shots, in or outdoors. If you are setting up a portrait studio, and using yourself as a trial model, it is invaluable as setting the camera timer becomes a chore.
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.
I got my bag about a week or two ago. I really enjoy it very easy to transport. It holds alot but not to big. Over all this is a great buy
The Cerwin Vega CLS-12S Powered Sub is a great subwoofer. I needed a good sub to round out my home theater and for music. Cerwin Vega has been around for a long time and has always been known for producing a lot of bass. The sub is very heavy and well constructed. The amp is the same brand that most of the high end sub manufacturers use. It has lots of power and is very adjustable to room and listen environments.
The features are great but they have a high infant mortality rate. Mine died two weeks before the warranty ended. I got it fixed. Now it's dead again, out of warranty, and it's cheaper to buy a new one then get this fixed. Two friends bought one around same time. One had exactly the same problem I did - died twice. This is the third Panasonic product I bought which croaked out after a year or two. They need to clean up their act. Meanwhile, if you buy any Panasonic product, especially their DVD recorders, make sure you can get an extended warranty.
Camera was a great buy for the price. Excellent pictures and easy to use. Would definitly recommend to a friend. Does not come with removable memory card.
After doing some research on DVD's, I chose to purchase these. Not that they were the best, but it was a reliable product for a good price point. So far I've had no problems (No Coasters), but have only used about 1/3. Shipment was prompt, and I had no issues with packaging.
I get my 722 for Christmas and it has been a great product in the few weeks that I've had it. The sound is always clear, the bass does not drown out the treble as is the case with some Sony models. This model does not have the UTOC error exhibited by the 702 and by some other earlier models. Moreover, recording is very easy. I don't have a digital output device available, so I use analog recording. I can take a line direct from the sound card of my PC to record my mp3 collection on MiniDisc. This convenience is heightened by the fact that this unet will not skip under most normal circumstances. I find that for use in the car or while jogging, it will not skip. The sound is perfectly clear (much better than the Sony, Panasonic, or Aiwa models I tested at Circuit City.) I highly recommend the MD-MS722. Its sound quality leads the field, it almost never skips, and, personally, I like the appearance as well. However, it is not the smallest on the market. If size is your only requirement, don't buy this unit.
I have had this radio for several months now and I love it. There are so many great features on this radio. The sound this thing puts out for the size is just amazing. The digital tuning is great and the hold button really helps since the tuning buttons are the front and can easily hit by accident(especially when in shirt pocket). I have listened with head phones(supplied) occasionally and stereo sounds great but 99.9% of the time I use the speaker and keep in shirt pocket. This unit is so light you really will forget it is there. It is also surprisingly durable(dropped numerous times on pavement and tile and still works great).If you love to listen to the radio everywhere this is the radio for you. One piece of advice-get 4 AAA rechargable batteries and keep one set on charge and one set in the radio and you'll always be able to listen and you will save money.
I've had the Dual 800 since early September, and it's amazing how quick it is under 10.1 -- forget just wondering about programs optimized for dual processors, the OS itself will take great advantage of this model's dual PowerPC system. Everything executes quickly, from program opening (most at a single &quot;bounce&quot;) to printing (I hardly tap the &quot;enter&quot; key and my printer is reacting).Cram it with RAM (dirt cheap these days) and pair it with an Apple Cinema Display, and you've got the ultimate modern Macintosh. There is no Mac available (as of October 30, 2001) that is better than the Dual 800.
Exactly as listed for a fair price, although aggravated I have to give such a large review, its just envelopes
High performance, great price, great reviews all over the net. Have used it for over 200 photos to date without issue.
La compra de este lente ha sido la peor decisi&oacute;n de mi vida en este tipo de compras.Me deje llevar por lo econ&oacute;mico del lente y por una serie de buenas referencias que dan algunos usuarios, los cuales considero enga&ntilde;osos.El lente viene con un adaptador, el cual, requiere que se desmonte el anillo externo de los lentes de la camara (Coolpix5700), pero ese detalle nadie te lo dice, toc&oacute; escribir varias veces via email al vendedor hasta que finalmente me describi&oacute; lo que tenia que hacer. No habia instrucciones ni nada por el estilo. Ademas, el ejercicio de desmontar el anillo compromete el sello de la camara y ante ese riesgo decid&iacute; mejor no usar el producto.Finalmente se me ocurrio hacer un anillo a la medida y como tengo conocimientos de dise&ntilde;o mecanico, le hice un sustituto al adaptador original, el cual me permitia usar el lente sin necesidad de tocar la camara y as&iacute; pude usar el lente y alli comenzo otro problema y este todavia peor, el autofocus (esencial en este tipo de camara) no trabaja bien, todas las fotos salian borrosas.En definitiva y para no perder la plata le regal&eacute; el lente a un tio que esta medio ciego y con eso el puede leer el periodico con relativa tranquilidadNo compren esto, es realmente decepcionante.
Been using these for years without ever experiencing a problem.-Compact considering it's multitude of capabilities-Plenty of sockets-Some sockets spaced out enough for larger power-packs to plug in-Both Coax & Phone protection-Long angled power cord
Everyone should have a surge protector protecting their computer from power surges but this model has four convenient buttons to let you power off different parts of your system while leaving others on. You can leave on your desktop for an evening defrag but turn off your router to protect your system from intrusion, while you sleep. The monitor fits atop the powermanager adding a few inches of height to your viewing as well. Green warning lights advise if the protection is working and if there is a wiring fault. This is my second model. The first lasted through over a decade of heavy use and abuse.
I've had this camera for two or three years now and its still working like new, except that the shutter sticks sometimes. I don't know how so many people say theirs has broken, I've dropped mine once or twice (it was my cats fault, actually) and its still fine. The battery door isn't a problem for me, I'm only on my second set of rechargeable batteries, and I take a lot of pictures. It does pretty good for close up stuff, flowers, bugs, that sort of thing, I don't use it too much for larger views but it does pretty good. I have a hard time capturing the exact colors that I'm seeing sometimes but mostly its good. I haven't been able to get any use out of it after the sun goes below the hill, even though it is still very light out it just doesn't do at all well. It also hasn't been too good with yellows for me, the white balance doesn't..balance. Overall, this is a great camera for beginners, or amateurs that aren't looking for something too complicated. I would recommend it, I've gotten a lot of great pictures from this camera.
I have owned this camera for about a month now, and it is my first digital SLR. I used to have a Canon film SLR, and a point and shoot as well, and loved them both. So when I decided to get an SLR, Canon was the only choice for me, and I was not disappointed.This is an excellent camera. It's easy to use, and the pictures are great. The software that comes with the camera is actually pretty good, and I have been quite happy with it so far. I really would recommend this camera to anyone looking into the digital SLR market. There have been documented exposure problems by other users, but I have not noticed anything wrong with the exposure.I really can't recommend this camera enough.
My new iMac no longer has Firewire 400 connections, so I was faced with throwing out a powered Firewire hub and a half-dozen cables, having to switch all my devices to USB...if I could. This cool little device let me be selective and use my Firewire hub and cables through the new iMac's Firewire 800 connector.
I'd read some reviews on these speakers; but it's difficult to really know how a product will perform for you until you try it out for yourself.The high end frequency response is excellent and I get a nice smooth lower frequency...the bass sounds full and clear. I'm very happy with these speakers...like I said they are a great product for the money. I'm actually surprised how good they are.
I needed a backup battery for my camera when I'm on trips and can't always recharge the one in the camera. This gives me another option by having two fully charged batteries at the beginning of the day!
Um, isn't buying cable from stores one of the biggest rip-offs around?. Great cable, like that it comes in black.
I've had my Audio Technica AT-PL 120 Turntable for2 years and it reproduces the record quality / Im about the quality and the price was ok ! Good investment ! Havent hooked up the computer yet !!! Driver needed or something .Sean P.
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.
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 just got these today and they came a day early so I was pleased with that. When I first tried them on they where so comfortable. when i tried them out the sound quality was prefect. They did not wine in your ear like others do. The only bad thing is they are really big,its almost awkward to where them in public.all in all I'm really happy with these headphones and they are supper cheap.
Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers with 8" Woofer (Pair)Great speakers for the price - A little Big but a nice value.I'm using them with a Onkyo 8255 Rec. for a really nice sound for under 300.00.
Verbatim DVD-Rs are the worst I've ever bought. They all seem to record but you can't finalize at least 1 in 3, meaning you lost forever what you tried to record. I've had a ZERO failure rate with name brand DVD-Rs. I gave up and threw away 75 of the 100 Verbatim DVD-Rs that came in the spindle, after seeing how frequently the ones I've used failed. Stick with name brands. I've never had problems with Office Max DVD-Rs, either. Trust me, don't throw away your money on Verbatim garbage.
Connections are extremely unreliable - will break every 15-30 minutes and won't reconnect till you reboot the router (despite having set all the properties). My older Belkin router never gave me any problems and I have switched back to my older router. Plus, customer service sucks : they will just give you some vanilla suggestions - such as go to this URL and upgrade the router and you will get the same response all the time (and the URLs dont work some of the times).
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.
UPDATE 12/17/06:HOW TO MAKE THE SUBTITLES WORK!!!If you highlight the subtitle file and press "Angle" button and it doesnt give you the ''divX subtitle selected'' message, then do these steps!1. Press the "Menu/PBC" button. (then.. wait till it displays "PLAY")2. Press the "Stop" button. (this will stop whatever it played, duh!)3. Press the "Menu/PBC" button again. (it should go back to the file explorer mode)4. Highlight the subtitle file and press "Angle" like normal.5. Highlight your movie file and press "Play".THATS IT!! don't ask me why and how it works, it just does!After 2+years of usage, It is still working. DVD playback is bad on scratched DVD's (I'm talking dvd-rental scratches, which my computer DVD plays fine) seems more like a buffer problem or the lens.Other than that, it plays clean CD/DVD's flawlessly. Works out for me because I mostly watch freshly burned divX movies.-----------------------Old reviewAll the pros have been covered in the other reviews as well as the cons. I'll touch on some of the cons.- Accessing the menu is not that hard to get used to.- The player being only able to display 12 chars(?) of the file names really can be a bother.This player IS ABLE to display DIVX Subtitles:- go to menu- find your subtitle file- press the Angle button (it will display 'DivX subtitle selected')- now find your divX movie file and play it normallyThe subtitle could be a lot better tho. Can't change the color of the text (yellow, no background), it's pretty bad on the eyes. Also, some letters are not displayed properly.
Been over a year now. I am pretty satisfied with the headphones. When I got them the box was really nice. The headphones look really nice too. The sound quality is good especially the bass compared to my stock apple headphones and other Sony ones. But my sennheiser 555s and 595s sound better. I guess the build quality could have been a little better because after 8 - 9 months of use the right side of the earbud starting losing sound because of the cable. But I treat the headphones really poorly as i go to the gym, beach, do everything with them and not put in pouch. So this might not happen to you. Called customer service had a 15 min wait but when i reached them they shipped me a brand new one. Def recommend them for the price that i got them for. 80 dollars.
and there still isn't too much to complain about. Granted, I had a few occasions where I've used a Cannon 5D Mark II and it blew my baby out of the water but I feel comparing the two is just unfair.One of the things that needs to be understood about the D200 is that it is designed to shoot images for editing in RAW. If you do not want to take the time to do minor sharpening and edits in Adobe RAW this probably isn't for you. Of course I have the same complaint as everyone else thats ever used this. The noise is awful. Forget about shooting anything over ISO 400. If you find yourself shooting mainly in studios or with location lighting this should not be an issue.
My computer mouse decided to die on me so I went straight out and found this one in one of the local shops. It looked rather more comfortable than most of the other optical mice on the shop's shelves and the blurb on the box gave a longer battery life than others on sale. It was also a relatively inexpensive model compared to some of the others.Installation was painless, you plug in a connector to your mouse PS2 point and then put the batteries into the mouse before switching the computer on. It does indeed feel comfortable to use and the pointer is swift moving and accurate. The dialogue screens of the software supplied on the disk are beautifully designed and easy to navigate.The software took a very long time to install - the best part of 10-15 minutes where most disks will take just a few minutes - and I was somewhat concerned at the number of alerts that my firewall produced when installing the musicbox software which accompanies the mouse software, to the point that I uninstalled it again and just left the mouse software on the computer. However the mouse itself works very well and you really don't need the extra music playing software at all since most computers whose owners play music at all regularly will already have several utilities installed.The mouse's guarantee is for five years so I expect it to last a good while before I need to buy another one!
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.
I didn't expect much out of these, but for the price I was impressed. Good range, clear treble that's not tinny, and a lot of volume. There's less bass and midrange than other sets, but not a big deal- I prefer the midrange cut anyway (good for rock) and with the bass turned up higher on a portable player the sound is actually quite good. They are very comfortable in the ear, and the cord, at 44 inches, is just right, not too long or short.I'd recommend these to anyone looking for an inexpensive spare set of earbuds. I've also had more expensive Panasonic buds, and while there was more bass, the drivers made a horrible popping sound at high volumes. I didn't have this problem at all with the RP-HV152s. If you need a spare set, pick these up- they're definitely a good buy.
The ScanDisk 4Gb is great.byJames P. ZaworskiI take a lot of photos, and feel that the ScanDisk series is really great.I started with the 1 Gb size, then the 2 Gb size, and was pleased recently to find the 4 Gb size.With this durable, portable, and highly efficient chip, you can store a slough of digital photos, and additional information.I'm very pleased with this device, and highly recommend it.My digital camera is the Nikon Coolpix L18 and Nikon Coolpix L6
I bought this for my husband and here is what he has to say about it: I love the Creative Zen Vision M. It works very easily and plays videos very well. Music sounds great and it even charges easily with any USB port. The adapter needed to charge the unit is a standard 5vdc unit and that helps. The video cable is proprietary so your standard issue A/V cable will not work. I love it and hope to have many more months and years of trouble free use.
the product is perfect!and the service and shiping was perfect too.i am very thankful.
HP Deskjet 840C PrinterThis inkjet printer is designed for the home or small office. It attaches to a computer via the classic parallel cable or to a USB port. You should connect the USB cable from the printer to the computer before you apply power to the printer. It can be used with Windows 3.1, 95 via parallel port, or 98, Me, and XP via USB. The black inkjet cartridge is the #15, the tricolor inkjet cartridge is the #17. The #17 tricolor cartridges is often harder to find. This printer works well for the average user. When installing the printer you may have to create a USB Virtual printer port if another printer was previously defined (not for printers connected to a parallel port).HP seems to have a policy of "planned obsolescence" in manufacturing new printers that use new inkjet cartridges. Over time it becomes harder to quickly purchase replacement cartridges. If you bought a used printer you can refer to another HP printer manual for general advice. HP advises against refilling a cartridge but you may find doing this useful.The HP840C User's Guide has a Table of Contents that covers the topics in its 74 pages. Be sure to read the warnings in the manual about proper care of inkjet cartridges. Leaving them unused for many months may shorten their useful life. New cartridges have a plastic tape over the nozzles to prevent oxidation of the ink. One user had a problem with the separate power supply. It is probably not good practice to keep the printer powered on when not in use. Like other HP printers the paper path takes a U-turn in printing so the printer uses less desk space. Be sure the bottom tray is pushed against the printer body, a loose fit can cause printing problems. [I bought this at a local yard sale w/o power supply, truly a bargain.]
The AR-811 is extremely easy to set up and use. Simply attach the transmitter to the source and power on the speaker. The speaker automatically selects the channel in about 5 seconds. I have not tested the limits of the range but in using the speaker in our back yard I have always had a good signal.The sound quality is very good for a wireless speaker. The AR-811 works exactly as advertised. Very good product.
We purchased this item in Sept. of 2010. This microwave didn't last more than 15 months! I would not recommend it.
After reading all the glowing review on this camera, I went to my local camera shop to try one. I currently own an Olympus D-550 which takes wonderful outdoor pictures. However, indoor pictures of subjects more than a few feet away can be blurry or grainy. Anyway, in the store, I tried coolpix 4300 along with two other 4MP models (Minolta Dimage S414, and Panasonic Lumix). Focusing on a display rack about 20 feet away in a brightly lit room during day time, pictures produced by this camera were blurry and in a shade of orange. Pictures produced by the Minolta were orange but not blurry. Pictures produced by the Panasonic were excellent. The store clerk concluded that the blurriness may be caused by shaking the camera slightly when I press the button, which is understandable since this camera is lighter than the other two models. Anyway, I ended up purchasing the Lumix. I'm sure that this camera has all the wonderful features that others talk about. However, as an average person with unsteady hands, I doubt it'll perform well in lower light settings.
It is very difficult to get a decent scan without several tries for each page. With practice I was finally able to scan a flat document on a desktop, but the quality still wasn't great. The main reason I got this pen scanner, however, was to scan archives of very old documents bound into books. Since they're never completely flat, it is virtually impossible to get through a page without it shutting itself off. The manual suggests that for books you should start at the binding and scan left to right, instead of top to bottom, thereby creating a &quot;landscape&quot; document. But guess what - the scanner is only 8.5&quot; wide, so you can't capture a regular letter-sized document in landscape format. I think it's a great concept, but for limited applications. With improvements, and possibly a longer &quot;pen&quot;, I think the product has a lot of potential.
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 bought this in the hopes of doing a little bit of photography with my Orion XT8 Dobsonian. I was very disappointed that both my lenses fit very poorly inside. In fact most lenses will be too wide to use with this adapter. Forcing one to buy a lens just to fit inside. On top of that the documentation is extremely vague as to how to position the eyepiece. Each time I tried it would never sit completely flat and be able to be secured with the thumbscrew.Very cheap and loose construction as well.
I got the iBook for my brother. This is a great value for a Mac laptop. The iBook looked almost new. Very satisfied. If I didn't own a MacBook Pro I would probably get another iBook.
This frame took me about 5 minutes to set up. I love it. No problems - has been running non-stop for a month. I don't have the sound going. Nice item!
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.
So far this lens is great- a bit loud when it focuses on my Nikon D300, but I am loving the pictures I am taking with it!If I never post a negative, know I am a happy Nikkor customer!
Glad I bought this cable along with the other ones. Good construction for long lasting wear and tear. Recommending this to others.
I've used my hub for various applications - cable modem splitting from a router and simple PC-PC gaming. This hub is perfectly utilitarian for getting the data back and forth with high reliability and unparalleled speed. No problems auto-sensing in either situations over several months of use.Though it does say 5 ports - if you use this as an uplink from the router, you'll obviously only get 4 output ports. This is not the case with the gaming issue though. The only minor complaint is the AC resistor power cable. The AC adapter plug is rather easy to yank out of the backside - especially if you are moving cables frequently. Other than that, it's worth every cent for high speed fun and efficiency!
Installed ram and it worked fine except wouldn't post on a fresh start up. Tryed it on two different computersand behaved the same , But in general you can't go wrong with Ocz Ram......
I could not assemble this antenna because the UHF loop didn't fit into the holes on the base. I could see that there were metal bits blocking the holes. I'm not the only person to have this problem -- I noticed at least two other reviewers had the same issue. It's also extremely lightweight and flimsy, and the VHF channel reception was poor to nonexistent. I returned it.My advice is to buy the "The Leaf." That's what I have now and it's great.
Not only is this notebook case great looking, it is very functional. There are enough compartments and pockets to hold all my attachments. It even has holders for blank CDs and pens and pencils. This was a terrific value.
As others have pointed out, these speakers are very high on the WOW scale. The quality of their sound is unequalled by all but the very highest end systems. They will transform game playing into a truly immersive experience. Watching DVDs will produce better sound for you individually than in most seats at the theatre.But in a way, these speakers are TOO good. They don't require an audio card because they connect via USB, and therefore come with their own audio management software. This, Altec claims, is a positive boon. There's no need, they say, to buy a separate audio card if you own their speakers. Unfortunately, this selling point, while truthful, belies market realities. Almost every computer sold today already comes with an audio card of some kind. So, if, as would seem natural, you install these speakers by plugging into the USB ports you'll create an odd and frustrating anomoly in Windows. Windows will believe you have two audio controllers: the Altec Lansing speakers and your audio card. This can be frustrating if playing games, because, despite the quality of these speakers, you probably do want the sound to go through the advanced drivers on your audio card. But Windows will typically give preference to whatever device was added most recently. So if you were used to having the sound pumped through your audio card before you got the speakers, the act of plugging in the USB cables alone will automatically cut your audio card out of the loop. The upshot: goodbye Aureal--or whatever your preferred audio accelerator was.So how can you get these speakers to work with your Soundblaster Live or other audio card? Easy. Unplug the USB connection. Better still, never connect them that way in the first place. It's a simple fix, but it makes no intuitive sense and is only barely mentioned in the manual. Altec Lansing went to such trouble to market the USB connectivity of the product; it's more than a little ironic that most users don't really WANT to connect it that way.Also, do take heed of the very OS-specific nature of the product. It will ONLY run on a Windows 98 machine. Not 3.1, not 95, probably not 2000 (though you should contact Altec Lansing for confirmation on that), ONLY 98. Don't even bother thinking that you can somehow create a workaround. If you don't have Windows 98, don't complain when you have to send them back.All this aside, though, this is a serious audio system for your computer. At the price, you won't find anything better.
I as a HD nut have many devices connected to my tv but not enough HDMI ports. My television has 3 HDMI ports though I only use two for the fact that I dont like using side ports but who does. Anyway I read an article about this switch and heard good things so I ordered it and tried it out. Let me tell you that if you your like me and you need a lot of HDMI ports this is the switch for you. I have tested all my equipment to this device and all of them work great. 1080p comes through clear and so does my surrond sound. No matter what device I use it works great. The only thing I did not like about this system was that there are no external buttons to control the switcher meaning that you rely on the remote control for everything. This is bad if you lose the control (Or in my case have your dog chew it to non exsitance, thank god for harmony remotes) because you will not be able to control the switcher unless you have a universal remote like a Harmony in order to control it again or buy a replacement from the company. All in all for what it does and it has to do this switcher works great.
THIS PRODUCT IS SO CUTE, AND WITH THE MATCHING TELEVISION YOU CANNOT RESIST. IT IS JUNK, IT WILL ONLY WORK FOR 3-4 MONTHS TOPS, WE ARE ON OUR 3RD ONE IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR. I HAVE TAKEN THEM BACK TO THE STORE WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND HAD THEM REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE EACH TIME, I REFUSE TO BE OUT THAT MUCH MONEY FOR THAT SHORT OF A TIME PERIOD, IN MY OPINION THEY CAN SEND IT BACK TO THE DISNEY COMPANY AND GET REIMBURSED FOR IT BUT I AM NOT GOING TO BE INCONVENIENCED.
This is great stuff. High quality color coded speaker wire. This wire will not easily break or wear thin. I used it in my truck.
This calculator is absolutely wonderful. One absolutly incredible feature is the ability to use units (all physics units) at will. I can do particle physics, mechanical, relativistic (with all constants stored), both in SI and Standard British units. Type joules/second, and you get watts. Incredible.The screen is large. Those upgrading from a TI-84 will find this nice, but at the same time a lot more "stuff" is going on, on the screen. The standard location for entering locations is in a line by line fashion on the 84, but here the equation line remains stationary at the bottom and is only one line (but long enough for most equations). The keys on the voyage 200 are approximately 1/2 as large in terms of area than those of the 84, so it may take some getting used to. I cannot type fast on this keyboard, and I have relatively small hands/fingers, so you won't be writing essays on here (though, a $40 laptop sized keyboard is available from TI).People complain about the documentation, and yes it is a bit verbose, but it is VERY succinct and misses no detail. To get a feel for the calculator, I recommend downloading the manual on TI's website before buying to see the layout and the modus operandi of the system. Every one of its preprogrammed equations (2000+) is detailed. It would be illogical to include a printed manual of this since it would be 1008 pages long! Obviously expensive, and would merely be another textbook that no one would want to lug around. This calculator is expected to be used by an engineer/math major/physics major, therefore, the documentation needs to have everything detailed. Those fluent in mathematics will find it relatively easy to deal with. Furthermore the e-version of the manual is a PDF, making it easy to search for functions. But, I will agree that it can be upsetting to forget the key command for a function. Looking through the catalog on the calculator will do no good. I recommend keeping a list of all of your important commands, such as taylor() (finds taylor polynomials), csolve() (solves in respect to complex numbers), impdif() (implicit differentiation), et cetera.Best bang for your buck. Its only a bit more expensive than a TI-89, and definitely worth the money.
I first connected this monitor to my old analog VGA card. It looked good, but the text looked very &quot;anti-aliased&quot;, which is to say that the edges were a bit soft. I went out and purchased an NVidia card that had a DVI output, and connected the Samsung to that. What a difference! This is what computing should be about. The 17&quot; monitor is big enough so that the native 1280x1024 resolution is very usable. Fonts are easily readable, and this is so crisp I can hardly go back to a CRT when I go to work every day.If you need to use an LCD in analog mode, look at Viewsonic instead. Their analog to digital translation has always been great. However, if you can get a DVI video interface on your PC, this is the monitor to have.I use this monitor under RedHat 7.3, and it works great.
I bought this particular binder through NothingButSoftware here on Amazon because it looked like others I already have and specifically because there was a review here indicating this model did NOT have a handle.The ones I received did indeed have handles, but otherwise match the ones I'd bought previously. I suppose they're fine for what they are, but I'm disappointed -- not sure whether to be bummed that someone wrote an inaccurate review or that NothingButSoftware is pulling a fast one on me. But I'm bummed nonetheless.Go ahead and buy these if you like the faux-plether texture (I do), and specifically if you want ones with handles on the binder (I don't). I'll be returning these 2 shortly, or selling them on Pricegrabber Storefronts or something...
This lens stays on my camera most of this time, that is how well I like it. In most cases it covers the focal lengths that I need at the time. I really like the image stabilization that is built into this lens. This lens auto focuses faster than most of the other lenses that I have.I would have given it five stars except I think that it would have been a better walk around lens if it went town to 17 or 18mm instead of 28mm. But all and all, I am very satisfied with this lens in the way that it preforms and for the price that I paid for it.
We transferred all of our old 8mm home films to DVD using Yes Video though Costco. We were very excited to get them back and had them make copies for everyone in my family. What a disappointment! We got them back and found that they put them in the wrong order that I had labeled them, plus they took them off the old reels and respliced them out of order. Not only that, but the films were jumpy, like when the tracking is off from a VHS tape. I called their customer service and they said that's a common occurence and can be corrected by adjusting the projector. OK, then why didn't they do that in the first place? I had them redo the DVD's, and when I got them back most of the jumping was corrected, however, I noticed that the total length on the DVD's differed substancially from the originals (we had 3 separate DVD's made). Looking into this further, we noticed that there were films and parts of films on the original copy that weren't on the redo and visa-versa. THEY WEREN'T PUTTING ALL OF OUR FILMS ONTO THE DVD! Also, one of the DVD's had a different ratio on it causing the film to look zoomed in and cropped. I again contacted their customer service and returned the DVD's for another redo. The third time I got them back they finally got all the films onto the DVD, but the jumping was back on one of them and another still had the wrong picture ratio. This time when I called them they told me this was the best they could do and they would not correct it. So,after 7 months, not only is this company completely irresponsible and incompetent, but they settle for imperfection with your precious home videos. Yes Video? More like, No Video!
Quick shipping with great price. The item was just as it was described and the cost was about a third of any comparable cable I found at local retail stores. I would definitely buy here again.
excellent product. works great on 2 of my laptops: an Acer and a Dell 9300. Highly recommended!
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.
I have a business at home and go through tons of cartridges, which cost a fortune. Even though the initial cost of the system wasn't cheap, I figure the unit would pay for itself within a few uses. I got it a few days ago and it's pretty fool proof in terms of use. It's much easier to use than those cheap syringe refills and it looks sleek in my office too.
Great price & fast shipping for my Kodak P880 camera. The original battery is still working after seven years, but It could quit at any minute.
Canon seems to be light years ahead of their competition when it comes to important things like the look and feel of their products. The SD200 is no different. This is your basic slip-it-in-your-pocket (or purse) point and shoot camera. Perfect for making 4X6 prints or for e-mailing pictures to your buds. The 3.2 MP chip seems small these days but Canon installed the new DIGIC II chip and to my eyes, the new hardware and software deliver crisp, clear prints and on-monitor images. Despite the small size of the camera, the screen is big and clear. (That's what first caught my attention). The 3X zoom is another surprise in such a compact package. (That's what sold me on this camera.) I have big hands but I found the camera simple to operate. In fact, since I am very familiar with Canon products, I did not have to crack the manual to get started making pictures. I wasn't happy that none of my Compact Flash cards and other Canon batteries work in this smaller camera. I guess that's the price of progress.I have not experienced any purple color fringe effects but a friend with another Canon showed me examples so I know it can happen. Since I'm not making Ansel Adams images with this small camera, I'm not worried. That may not be true for you so make sure wherever you buy, you can return it if you are not pleased with the results. For me, mine is a keeper - it's been a reliable and fun addition to the camera collection.
This is a great little digital photo album. I wanted something special for a Christmas gift for my mom, who is computer challenged. The picture is clear and crisp, just the right size for mom to carry around in her purse and use for grandma braggin' rights. It holds 1,000 pictures and has a card slot for more photo options. This is a great gift for the grandmas and grandpas of the world, or those folks that don't carry around a lot of technical devices.
Very nice ,high quality looking and well made product,I was very pleased .As normal with Amazon,the service was great. It was 2/3 less cost than a less looking quality one at my local elec. store.
It is the best printer for the money. You can spend ...less and buy and HP 1000 but you will not get printer port support. The printer also has great support for HP formats. It works well as an HP 4 and above printer. The HP laserjet only produces very bad prints but it still does print. As for the quality of regular prints. Well, I find it to be effective and fast. The drivers are well writen an offer great options. I will say that one of the few problems come when you send to much information. It seems to loose control and not process if you are sending to much. It needs better support from memory manufacturers (kingston) when you look for upgrades and the toner box is a bit hard to find in the store because of how plain the box is.I recommend it for home and small office use anytime.
good value. speakers don't resonate like they would if a subwoofer but if money is a constraint and can't afford a subwoofer these will compensate nicely.
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 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 even recommended this printer/copier/scanner to my Mom!I've had it for about 8 months, it works great, and I've never had a problem with it.Color prints are faster than my old Canon bubble jet printer.Scanning is great, because it lets you direct scan... to file, to email, etc. And the copier works great too and can even enlarge or reduce. Plus it works with Windows XP. Which I found out the hard way isn't the case with some all-in-one units.
I am on my third drive. Maxtor was quick about replacing the drives, but I am not happy with the quality of this drive. This expensive drive was to be used for archiving all my digital media from family photos, movies, music.... But I cannot say that I have much faith in the job its suppose to do. This third drive while asleep, flashing its annoying light that states its in sleep mode. Heck, if this were in my bedroom, the drive would be the only thing sleeping! As I was saying.... while sleeping the mount will drop from my desktop and the annoying light stops functioning. The only way to resurrect it is to turn it off unplug everything from it and start over. I'm not sure if this is what its suppose to do, since the instructions/manual are so weak. I'm thinking about buying a SATA case and putting these drives inside that and throw away the maxtor case. What a waste.
I use Windows2000 and I have an phone line for internet connection. And when I first bought this mic it was all cool at first, although it did pick up static. But what can you excpect? You can't be too picky right? Well, about a week after I bought it, it broke! The microphone had stopped working for some odd reason, although the earphones still worked. But what's the point if the mic doesnt work? So I shrugged it off and just thought I had spent [$$$] on a dud, no biggie. Well I bought another one, and the SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED WITH THAT ONE! Only this time it lasted two weeks before it gave out. The microphone just stopped working! And I have no idea why... But I will tell you this... After spending [$$$] on two mics that both seemed to die on me.... Im not spending [$$$] more on another one!I'm through with this mic! I do NOT recommend it to anyone who can HELP getting a different one... But if you have no other choice, then dont miss the chance... Cuz they were good mics the week or two they each lived....
Plugged in the Base to an electrical outlet in my basement.Plugged in a standard 2-wire phone cord (supplied in this package)from the Base to an existing nearby telephone jack.Went upstairs and plugged in the Receiver to an electrical outlet in a room that we are making into an office.Plugged in a 2-wire phone cord from the Receiver to my multifunction fax machine.Done. It works. Voice and data both work, without any static or noise.I wasn't sure whether to buy the more expensive Phonex or RCA systems, or this cheaper price Philips system...considering the get-what-you-pay-for principle. I was very pleased I chose this system. The quality of the components (Base and Receiver) appear to be very good. The packaging is excellent. The instructions are about as simple as can be (for those who actually read instructions).We have a large, fairly new house, with two separate circuit breaker panels - one for upstairs and one for downstairs. The Receiver is plugged into an outlet off of one breaker panel, and the Base is plugged into an outlet off of the other breaker panel. That presented the potential for not being on the same electrical phase. We also have all kinds of wireless devices already in use - Microwaves, WIE game, wireless phone system, wireless computer network, a couple electric space heaters, and two daughters with all sorts of electric devices for making their hair look beautiful! Bottom line: No noise or static on the Philips system. Works perfectly.
I am a student and this bookbag is a great fit for laptop owners. However if you are a student or need to carry a lot, then you may find yourself trying to cram a lot in because there is not a lot of space. But it is very comfortable and has some very convenient pockets inside and out for pencils and calculator and cellphones, so I do like it a lot.
I have acquired the 8560MFP through the XEROX FREE COLOR Printer program. This requires purchase of solid ink through Xerox. While the solid ink is very convenient and easy to change, the ink life does not seem to meet the stats of Xerox. For the total cost of printing 11,000 pages in about 2 months, I have already spent about $900.00 in supplies. Within two weeks a technician had to come in to check out why there was shadow ink on other parts of the page where nothing was supposed to print. At that time he already replaced the maintenance Kit. He used about 1/4 of a ream of my paper for cleaning. Since then I have already had to replace the maitenance Kit once again, with an extended maintenance kit. Being on the 3rd kit I am already beginning to see double printing, the same words printing elsewhere on the page.I have the printer on a network. On 3 occasions, when no one was printing a job, the printer began printing on its own, 2 to 3 lines per page of any imagineable characters. This would begin at any time of the day with no one even on any of the computers. It printed about 1/4 of a ream of 500 before someone came into the office and found it printing. I assume it would have completed the entire paper drawer and then would have had to stop because it didn't have anything else to eat.There were a couple of paper jams in the paper feeder.I do not like the faxing aspect of the machine as for the cost of the machine, of about $1800 if it were purchased, it does not have distinct ring detection nor incoming fax detection capabilities and requires an additional phone line for receiving faxes. Consider the additional cost for another phone line. Cheaper to buy separate computer software with distint ring detection than another phone line.There seems to be a problem with the software and its use with 64 bit Windows 7. There does not seem to be any control on the scanning from the computer. If I scan manually, I can not seem to locate where the printer stores the scanned copy while searching from the Windows 7 computer. This could be more user friendly.I am certainly not satisfied with the print speed in color. While claims are made of up to 30 pages per minute, the key words are "UP TO". With minimal color on the page, I am only achieving about 15 pages per minute.I am not happy with the service agreement that comes with the program. It is mostly over the telephone and they break the technicians down into two groups. The first encounter is with technicians who are not really able to solve most of the problems, and a second group that takes over after the first group is not able to answer the problems. As it stands, the technicians have not been able to stop the printer from printing all on its own.I am not sure if the is recent technology, but it seem so. This printer needs many bugs worked out of it. I am on the verge of sending the printer back and quitting the program. The concept is very attractive, but it has proven to be excessively costly and caused myself and secretarial staff to pull out their hair with all its "peculiarities".I better go check the printer to see if it is behaving...
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.
Excellent value for the money. Makes the built in flash on the EOS Rebel seem like a Mickey Mouse Toy.
Best radio in the world you can get at this price. Mine lasted only a year though. I think it has some software issues. I can't get it to work with batteries anymore. I like it so much I ordered another. This is something I normally wouldn't do when a product fails but these are so good I'm hoping they have been improved.
I am a prospective buyer of a HP 7660 printer and after reading the reviews, I noticed thatmost them were favorable, however I was concerned about the comments of Dr. Tug, who was disturbed that when he used a refilled cartridge, that he kept getting a warning of alow ink level whenever he went to print a document. I checked this out with P.S. Ink of Northfield, NJ, who I have used for refills on my present (now defunct) printer and was told that there are work around solutions to the problem. Altho I do not have the complete details, one involves rotating 3 different cartridges.
A lot of reviews has already been written about these head phones. I have had mine for about two years or longer now. They still work perfectly well and they are pretty sweet. I just wanted to comment on the longevity of this product. The sound is sweet too =)
Installed and recognized right away on my old hp a350n. no problems so far! Much faster for the games I play also.. If I knew it would be THIS much of a difference I would have bought it 2 years ago.. Don't hesitate if you need more memory, BUY THIS NOW!
This screen cleaner is pretty good and it doesn't leave streaks or a greasy film on the screen. It is very easy to remove and the effects are amazing. A must get!
Bought three and have had nothing but rave reviews from the fam. Price was about $20. Good for the price!
I've used this fan for a couple of projects and it works great. Much better than the cheaper, but similar looking ones you can find on eBay and elseware.
This wall mount system is extremely stong and comes with all of the hardware you could possibly need to mount. Comes with a template to make measuring the mounting holes for drilling easier. I mounted my 58" Pioneer plasma on one of these and it was easy and very strong, so no worries. The tilt is nice to have for final adjustment, or if you need to better access to the rear.
Put these in my ford ranger to replace rear speakers sounds super easy to install .Used 3m tape great little speakers.
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 am very satisfied with the Zhumell 20x80 Super Giant Binoculars, I have had many diffrent types and these work very well.
this is a very fast data traveller. It's just what I was looking for. I'm very satisfied
First of all...these are 3" full range drivers, why the heck would you expect them to produce tons of bass? They reproduce midrange and high end frequencies very well. You will need a subwoofer for music and home theater if you want to hear the full audio spectrum. Also, make sure you set your amplifier/receiver to "small" so it eliminates the low frequencies from being sent to these little speakers. I attached some pictures to amazon, feel free to take a look at my project. These are really great sounding 3" full range drivers that are pretty awesome looking also. The cone material is slightly transparent which creates a unique look also.
It doesn't take the place of a digital SLR, but it sure comes through in spades for filling in the gaps requiring someting fast and reliable with quality results, and the video is astounding for something so small! With image stabliization included it's a quality product at the price.The one drawback I found was a noisy image when using the digital zoom. The optical zoom, however, is easy to use and flawless.
Hands down it is the best hard drive I've ever purchased, I understand it costs almost twice as much as others out there but because of it's technology it runs outstandingly faster. for instance it takes me only less than one minute to copy 4 GB of information on to this hard drive and it took me 4 hours to copy to other external hard drives that are half the cost. To me time is money.
This transmitter stopped working after 2 weeks. After the first week all you would hear was static. Then it stopped working completely after the second week.
Amazing USB headphones at a great price! When a game supports them or a movie has surround sound you can really hear it. I have kind of a problem with the volume control on my Mac, though. Even on lowest volume levels, these headphones are still much too loud... Many games do not work with these headphones and specially my favorites don't and there is no software for Mac to help with this, but it is not really offered as a Mac product either. With these little isues, I cannot give it more than 4 stars, though...
After four years of using this camera, I thought by now the prices would have been lowered as new 'improved' models hit the market. But I'm wrong. It seems this camera has retained its value, which along with the fact that I think it works well, makes me feel I made the right choice. One thing to consider is that the 'feel' of a camera in your hand is important for photo-taking and you really should try out a few cameras in 'real life' before ordering one on the internet. This one, with its sturdy infrastructure, is very comfortable and has the heft that makes using it a pleasure. I also have an N40, which is also a good camera, but it is much lighter in weight, and one that I feel must be handled very carefully--which makes me very cautious when using it. The fact this camera has kept its value makes me wonder. Why are the newer models toted as having so many 'advanced new' features? Well, maybe the chief improvement is that the D200 has a high noise factor at any ISO over 200; solution use a noise reduction software. If you use noise reduction anyway, this shouldn't be much of a hassle. But if you check out the newer Nikons, consider the price. Maybe a high end lens for this one would be a better investment
I've had this TV for 5 years, and quite honestly I use it EVERYDAY! It has held up wonderfully and served it's purpose. The picture and sound quality in my opinion are great, the only problem that Ive ever had with this TV, is that some of the buttons across the top of the TV no longer function, so I have to use the remote, but this just recently happened. I can't say how Polaroid is when it comes to customer service, as I've never had to contact them for anything, but I will say that I am impressed with how well this TV has held up considering the hours and hours of time my family and I have used it over the past few years. I was surprised to see so many negative reviews, which is why I felt it important to write one since I've had it for so long! Hope this has helped!
Even though this product advertises that it will work on Mac computers, it won't. I tried connecting two different frames to a brand new Mac with Intel processor and to a PowerPC Mac. And I literally spent hours trying to get the product to work properly. It didn't. I finally had to return the frames. Mac users stay away from this beast.
This is a great product. I bought it several years ago when I had an older PC that didnt have a internal card, and I bought high speed internet - but didnt know what to do/how to install a internal card. It worked great, didnt break and delivered fast speeds. I dont use it anymore simply because I bought a new computer that had integrated slot.Great product.
I love this mouse. It works great and is very comfortable. It feels larger than the 'mini' mice that are usually targeted at notebook users. I travel a lot, so it's great having a mouse that compact and I don't have to worry about batteries.
I bought this as a birthday present for my mother. To keep her living room dark for the dog she turns the frame off at night. However, the backlight remains on and the only way to turn it off is by unplugging the product. Is this normal?
I purchased this device a few years ago and have never been happy with it. Firstly, it is very difficult to setup anything on it...time...presetting channels. Anytime I want to perform some function, I always have to refer to the manual. I bought it thinking that Sony produces good products, however, in this case I was wrong. The controls for the tape cassette are counter intuitive and the tape stopped working after about 1/2 year. Stay away from this one.
this product is nothing like what the picture shows. It is sharp, hard plastic on the parts that go in your ears and the loops are too big to go around the ears.
I love this printer! Easy to set up with clear directions. The automatic duplex option on the menu works great and saves paper. This compact printer fits neatly between the monitor and scanner on my desk. I also like the toner and power saver options. It's a great monochrome laser with more features than other brands at this low price. It also printed the photos in my documents very well with just the standard setting but can be printed out at higher resolution also. I hope to be using it for many years!
I'll start by listing the good. The picture quality is great and the tv looks crisp while it's functioning in 480p which is the norm. Can't complain much about TV quality.The bad:This TV doesn't work with ANYTHING over 480p, although it is listed as HDTV ready. I thought it was my equipment but it was not. Now my warranty is way over and I can't do anything about it. THE TV WILL NOT WORK WITH ANYTHING THAT IS HDTV THAT I HOOK IT UP TO. I don't see a fix. I remember talking to Panasonic about it to no avail. This has angerred me enough to write my first review ever on a website. This TV can go to hell, I spent $550 FOR an HDTV ready and didn't get it.
Stop the search for the perfect big screen TV. The Toshiba 42HL196 42" LCD is what you are looking for. This set has all the bells and whistles and above all it has a truly beautiful picture. The two HDMI inputs are an absolute must because it makes hook-up extremely easy and from what I have learned it maximizes picture quality. I matched this set with the Sony DVP-NS75H CD/DVD player which converts my DVD collection to near HD quality. It is wonderful to watch my favorite movies again with such a high quality picture. I am very, very pleased with this purchase.
I was looking for another wireless card and just couldn't bear spending $60 for a little notebook that my son won at school--not the best little gadget on the market but a workable gadget nontheless. I found this product over a month prior to my purchase and never finished the transaction. When I was looking for a new book for school, this was on my wish list and the price had been reduced...Yes!...so I bought it. I had to download drivers on my PC, put them on a thumb drive to install them on the notebook, but that is typical for this house--extra work for the things you need! It works great!
It was a junk, did not work. wasted my money on this useless cable. I should have bought a bit more expensive cable.
This small relatively inexpensive ipod is perfect for anyone. I have to admit I didn't want to spend a fortune for another traveling audio device. However, when I first saw the advertisement on tv, it was love at first sight. I can''t believe how much it holds. Presently, I have an audio book which has 11 cds and 1 music cd loaded with plenty of room left to download another cd or 2. Some people are concerned that it doesn't have a display. Personally, who cares. For those who do not want to watch CSI on a 1 inch screen or have no need to download 80 gb of music or tv shows, it is fine. For the price who can beat it. The only thing I would change is the horribe ear plugs. I realize they could not include the best high quality ear plugs for this price. But they could have included ear plugs that actually fit in normal ears. I purchased another set of ear plugs and it was fine. I feel fortunate that I even own one. You will not be disappointed.
I purchased this splitter with a comp TV Tuner Kit. (Avertv Hybrid Volar Max Tv Tuner Kit for Windows MTVHVMXSK ). I used one signal to go to my router and the other to my TV tuner. For 6 months my tv tuner looked horrible!!! Finally I went home to my parents house and started looking through their old wires and found a signal splitter. I brought it home and replaced this one and my TV experince is incredible! I should have returned it when I had the chance. I actually should have tried using the TV tuner with out the splitter but I guess I was to lazy. My point don't purchase this spliter!
sony slv n-77 4-head stereo vcrgood buy for the price, it is not digital need a converter to use itdid all i expected of it
I've had my Canon t2i for over a year now and I've been putting off getting a flash, mainly because I thought I have to be able to find one that is just as good as this one at less than $250! Well, I have not found one with such good reviews so I finally gave my husband the "go ahead" to get it for me for Christmas and WHAT A DIFFERENCE this things makes!!! It's amazing. I am a less than amateur photo taker, so i don't have any idea how the settings work, but on Auto mode, it's given me GREAT shots so far!!
I have this camera. It has been fine. However, knowing what I know now I would never buy another Kodak camera. Ever. I dropped this camera, and a little plastic piece broke off which keeps the battery pack in the camera. Not a big deal. But NOONE repairs Kodak cameras. Instead you HAVE to send it into their corporate repair center and they instead sell you on trading it in for a refurbished camera. So, I can send this one in and for $250 get a new refurbished camera. But it only sells for $50 more on amazon.com - and thats a new, non-refurbished one! Its a total crock. Just be forwarned. I'd never buy a camera which I cant get repaired locally.
I really like this joystick. It's accurate, sensitive, and very easy to program. I have only one complaint, one which I have been trying to figure out for three months now. I can use this JS in every game I have EXCEPT one...&#34;Heroes in the Sky, (HIS)&#34;. Others are using it to success, but no me. I have talked to Logitech, HIS programmers, and some other players who are using this product with success in HIS. Nothing I try is successful.
I got these for one use...Gaming. When I got them, they were great! The sound was clear, consistant, and the microphone was amazingly CLEAR! The only gruge I have against them is that it broke about a month after I purchased them. Other than that, I'd recommend them to anyone with intrests in gaming or any kind of entertainment.
I use this with my Sansa Clip and it works great, clip stays charged and the FM tuner in the middle of the cord makes it easy to change the station on long trips.
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.
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.
Transfers the stereo audio. Awesome stuff. Using two. One for my left and another for my right speakers. (Using a sound board) buy with confidence!
I burn a lot of cd's for my customers.... I had a SAF (Smartand Friendly) CD-R that I picked up at a local computer superstore.It worked fine for a while (approx. 6 months), then thefamous:T7303: TrackWriter error - Undefined or invalid parameterT7303: TrackWriter error - Undefined or invalid parameter T7118:TrackWriter error - Command retry failed T7205: TrackWriter error -Undefined or invalid parameterI heard SAF went out of business (nowonder). Anyway, I bit the bullet and purchased a Plextor. Wow.This thing copies CD-R's at blazing speeds, and it's so quiet. Icould barely hear it. I wondered if it was actually working. When itspit out the disk so quickly I figured that it must have been anerror. So I booted up the burned disk and it worked fine. I have hadthis thing for 24 hours, burned about 100 cd's, and not one error.Not one &quot;coaster&quot;. From now on I purchase ONLY Plextordrives.
This Macally Combo enclosure is very attractive and well-built. It preforms flawlessly in all three modes, and is great value for the dollar. I am using a 1 TB Drive in the enclosure and heat dissipation is no problem. It runs cool and very quiet. At the price, it's hard to beat.
I PROGRAMED 6 DIFFERENT REMOTES INTO THIS PRODUCT , WITH ALL THE FUNCTIONS THAT I HAD BEFORE. I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS I HAVE MADE IN MY ELECTRONIC LIFE.
Great value for this memory, in my kodak works great, in 14 megapixels I can take like 800 photos! arrived on time.
Bag was larger than I thought so when I recently went to Ireland I also used it as my cary on bag. Now I have an excuse to buy more equipment to fill it with.
Maybe it is a &quot;Beginner Product&quot; or maybe it is not, but I have my laptop hooked up by cable (or sometimes via Netgear's MA701 CF Card - read in MA701 Reviews how to hook it up to your notebook) and my iPaq 3955 without any problems, excellent job Netgear!Quite plainly, after reading all the hi-tech comments I was scared about getting any type of Networking equipment, but this one was VERY easy to setup, plus you can do it online, and the whole thing is real easy.I am very satisfied with the MR814, although I bought it only two weeks ago, I had ABSOLUTELY no connection drops either in cable or wireless configuration, and I can hook up the connection while in the parking lot of my apartments! It has got an excellent range!
If you are looking for great sound quality, deep bass sounds, and don't want to spend a lot of money; then these earphones are your best choice!These earphones are excellent for bass-loving people! You can really get an excellent sound quality, from crisp sounds, to deep bass sounds.Be careful if you use these on your office or at home where others may need your attention; cause once you start listening music; you won't hear a THING! Really, These earphones have a noise isolation system that works really good.
Right price... WRONG PRODUCTStatic...Static...Static.
I uploaded my songs that I ripped from cd's into this player. I must hear the songs in the order they were intended and I must not hear pops, clicks, or lag in between songs, especially on albums that run through seamlessly (ie: The Wall, The Downward Spiral).Once in the iRiver, they go into some insane order I cannot even describe, and there is about 3-5 seconds of lag in between songs. Unacceptable to me.I bought this so I could do the whole "rent the song" thing on Yahoo Music (ie: Napster, Raphsody) but after dealing with this and hearing bad things about my friends Creative Labs model, I decided I would go with the iPod 30gig photo.I am 100% satisfied with it. It is perfect, and the iTunes software is perfect as well. Get an iPod unless you are really into the idea of renting your music. We'll see if iPod crumbles under the competition (with the state of the players, i doubt it).
The card is amazing, it runs todays(Note That) most played games, Unreal Tournament, Quake III etc. at very high framerates, hell it even gives the GeForce 2 GTS a run for it's money but fails just short because it has no integrated T &amp; L engine, which most of the newer games are going to use (Unreal 2, Max Payne, Giants; Citizen Kabuto, Nascar Racing 4 and a few more).Although it runs the games good snd at decent framerates (mostly depends on your system) it doesn't have that long of a shelf life, just because that mistake. Better than the GeForce 2 MX. The card has a 175Mhz Core Speed, 64MB SD or DDR RAM (Don't Remember). If your looking for an excellent card that performs for a cheap price look no further. Let the 3D Prophet show you the way !!!
Really awesome headphones, though they don't deserve such a high price tag, bought them on a gold box deal for 60 odd dollars and its 60$ well spent. Choosing the right ear piece would make a lot of difference to the sound quality and also the blocking of the outside sound.only bad thing I found is the you can hear the sound of the cable touching you whenever you walk, not preferable for running as the headphones are quite heavy and might fall off...would recommend only if you find a good deal, but its not worth 150 dollars.
This costs hardly nothing and its perfect 14 gauge wire. I'm using it for my car stereo and I can't believe how cheap it was. Buy it!
I needed a bag to carry my light stands and was looking for something around 24". I bought this bag mainly due to the price. I am very pleased with the quality of the bag. It definitely has a heavy-duty feel to it. I ended up buying a second one. I'd recommend it.
I know some of y'all have wireless issues but I plug mine into the usb port on my G15 keyboard. Solves the problem. I love the mouse, FINALLY a lefty mouse. Now if only they made the g series in lefty.
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.
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
We have purchased Presto products before...this was a gift to our daughter...she has always wanted a pressure cooker...while not the most expensive it certainly meets the needs of most households and she loves it...also must add amazon is a great on line shopping convenience...
I got this mouse from Bestbuy and I had to return it. it's not very comforable, and the moment of this mouse is not good at all, I have a old mouse doesn't work too well, so I try to get a new mouse, but this one is about the same with the old one, the old mouse is 10 months old and I bought it like $10, this one I just got it 10 months after at the price is $30, and they are about the same, just a waste of money!
This video should have come with the unit, because it does'nttell anything about the way to operate the unit. Half of the time theyare trying to sell you the cd and the cord to connect it to your pc.Seems to me that an instruction video... should do a better job ofinstructing.
I rarely ever miss a key with this keyboard. I can type all day and every letter I type will appear. The signal is great. I frequently use this keyboard 10 feet away from the monitor for extended periods of time, and it doesn't lose the signal. The first time it said "low signal detected" I just told it not to remind me, because I never have problems with signal. If you don't turn off this setting, the computer will frequently remind you that signal is weak, even when the signal works just fine. I have always kept the sensor directly below the keyboard anyway.For these devices I rarely need to replace the batteries, and they get very good use. I think I replaced the keyboard batteries once in the keyboard and once every 3 months maybe in the mouse. I can't even remember how long it was.The keyboard is very comfortable and ergonomic (I'm a guy with medium sized hands). I use all the shortcut keys. Honestly I wasn't sure if I would use them, but I use every one of them. They are easy to change in Microsoft Keyboard. I don't use the special F keys, I just use the regular ones. Maybe for someone who doesn't normally use F-keys, they would be useful. Also the zoom function doesn't work in some programs like Firefox. It does work in windows live messenger and Internet Explorer.The mouse is very comfortable also. It's not too big or too small. And it never jumps on the desktop surface I use except on a rare occasion when I am holding the mouse at an angle in the air to move it. I don't play any games on my computer, and for that reason, I can understand if some people think the scroll mouse is annoyingly touchy while playing games. But it is very smooth and easy to use (I personally don't like when the scroll clicks on other mice). I have a widescreen monitor, but I still think the side scroll is handy on big pictures and stupid myspace pages. The side scrolling doesn't work well in notepad and inside text boxes though, because it just moves the cursor.
I can't find any unused stations in my area that are clean enough to get a good signal with this device.
Despite the mixed reviews here, I decided to gamble and take a chance on the Iogear GCS632U since I've had previous success with their switches. However, I immediately ran into problems with my mouse and keyboard. (Video looked great.) When I contacted Iogear support via their online form, they sent the following blurb back to me. I'm pasting it here so those of you who are still making a purchasing decision can have this information in addition to the incomplete product description provided above:"Please ensure that you are using a native wired mouse and keyboard as wireless devices or any types of converters/adapters are NOT supported and will not work. Also docking stations or port replicator will interfere with proper KVM functionality and special keys on multimedia keyboards are not supported and will not work."
AT first it worked fine but after a couple days only two of the four speakers worked unless i bent my ipod forward. its great for trips if it works
It's cheap, it's easy to install, it makes your computer run better (non gaming work computer) what's not to love?
This web cam gives great features and picture quality for the money. Highly recommended!
I like this amp but it causes my TV (Sharp Aquos 42" LCD) to lose synch whenever the video has a sudden white flashes (NFL sports transitions, War of the Worlds death-beam blasts, Drawn Together transitions, explosions, stuff like that). The synch loss takes about 5 or so seconds for my particular TV to recover from, which is pretty annoying. When I had the problem I searched the web and found that numerous others had similar problems with this and other Onkyo receiver models, but Onkyo doesn't seem to acknowledge the issue. It's a good receiver, but if you buy it save the packing for a few weeks just in case it causes problems for your TV as well. Given that these problems seem to have been around for a good year or more and Onkyo isn't fixing them, I can only give this 2 stars.
You wanna a Fast PC, Would You like your PC Fly when you're gaming? well get a OCZ PC2 Platinum 2 Dual Channel Memory.Get the maximun of your PC if this Memory.
This keyboard is great. I have used it for over 6 months now and under normal use I only have to change the batteries once every couple of months. It is 2.4 wireless and doesn't even have to be close or pointing at the computer it is plugged in to. I would recommend it highly.Cons - It is a little hard to get used to the sleep mode. The mouse and keyboard turn off to save battery after a couple of minutes and only turn on with a key press and not the mouse pad.Pros - Everything else, well worth the price. Just like using a laptop.
Of the different GPS I've had the Nuvi 270 is the one that's most handy.I have a built in GPS in my 2005 Prius. Great if you use the Prius, but you can't take it with you and use in another car.I had an Averatec, portable and easy to use, but battery life is only 30-40 minutes.I have TomTom software on my Tungsten T3. Works great, but you need a PDA plus antenna.I also have an iQue 3600, which is also great. But you need to download the software from CD disks, which takes a lot of effort.Then I have the Etrex from garmin, which is good for hiking, but not for driving.With the Garmin Nuvi there are no "buts". Out of the box I use it in my Prius, compare the accuracy with the built in GPS, then switch to my daughter's 1990 Ford Probe, and the Nuvi works as flawless as well.I used it walking my dog in the park, and it tells me where the closest exit/street is!Next, I'm going to try using it when I fly my little Archer!If Garmin could add the capability to download on the SDCard additional maps, like Mexico or Singapore for instance, instead of just fotos and music, I would rate it 6 stars!
A great product if you do not use it. The cord durability suck. Great sound before the conductor breaks. V-MODA, please use heavier duty cords.
I was a little skeptic at first because it looked like they wouldn't fit, but so far they are holding on, and the installation was a breeze
I was looking for an easy-to-use USB 2.0 external drive and came across this one amongst the slew of drives available out there, which I ordered after reading the largely positive reviews. As soon as the drive arrived, I was sold on it: The packaging was solid, setup was a breeze (instantly recognized by Ubuntu and Windows XP) and the speeds are far beyond what I expected.Since I tend to experiment with different operating systems, burning all your vital data to DVDs gets extremely taxing and wasteful. The Seagate FreeAgent managed to backup 10GB of data in around 3 minutes, which caps out the practical maximum USB2 speed quite well. It also streams videos and music without any hitches or lags. The drive itself looks neat on any desktop setup and turns itself off automatically when your PC powers down.All in all, a speedy and attractive external that's highly recommended!
These earbuds are horrible. While the sound quality is good if you are absolutely still, if you move at all the cord rubbing against your clothes creates an incredible amount of noise in the earbuds; almost to the point of downing out even loud metal and punk music. I been through two sets of headphones, sony and koss, and two sets of earbuds, over the years and I've never heard anything even remotely this bad. I'm baffled as to how they can have such a high rating.
We purchased this for our daughter last Christmas. It was difficult to get to work at all, and after 3 months completely stopped working. We still had the box, etc but no receipt. I can't believe something in this price range is such a piece of junk! Spend $20 more and get something reliable. I wish I could give it zero stars.
I purchased the iQue 3600 to assist me in my business. I drive to homes and businesses all over South Florida.It synced with ACT! perfectly, and after I figured out how to ATTACH the address to the date book entry - whala - a dynamic map - as I drive to a client. ONE PROBLEM...Even though I purchased a system with the complete auto bundle from Office Depot, it did not come with an SD card. I thought no problem, as I only need to store local maps. WRONG!NO SD CARD - NO VOICE! It seems that by default, the voice is stored on the SD card. Without it, you must look (while driving - unsafe) at the display - as there are no voice directions!!!How can this be? I specifically purchased the device to get voice directions. Thought I did not yet know how to use the device. But it shipped without an SD card - and therefore the voice feature is NOT AVAILABLE.Well, off to the store to get an SD card. Another $50 which is OK - but the frustration level of paying over $500 for a devices that does not provide all the features - is not good customer service.Anyway - it work great (visually) and syncing with ACT!Enjoy!
As a professional installer, I prefer the Metra products over any other brand. They are better constructed, always properly fit, and come with clearer instructions. When I need to buy a Metra part retail, I come to Amazon first, often to the exclusion of any other vendor, because I find the prices here are consistently lower than any other retailer.
Well, the enclosure is the best one I've ever gotten. But on the other hand, i used to buy those extremely cheap enclosures and this is my first more expensive one. I like the looks. The HDD is suspended inside so I can not feel if it gets hot or not. But however, the wind from the exhaust feels decently cooled.
Do not buy the TeleZapper. It has essentially been rendered obsolete. This is from an article on Yahoo! News that came out 2/26/03:New Telemarketing Tool Trumps TeleZapperNEW YORK - A telemarketing tool that penetrates home privacy defenses is upping the ante in a technology battle between sales callers and consumers seeking shelter from unsolicited calls.Castel Inc., a maker of automated dialing technology, boasts that its DirectQuest software is immune to the TeleZapper, a ... gadget designed to thwart sales calls by faking the tones of a disconnected number.Beverly, Mass.-based Castel has been mailing brochures to telemarketers and other prospective customers touting the software, which also includes a feature that lets salesmen transmit any phone number or text message to residents' caller ID displays.That second component allows DirectQuest to dodge such phone company privacy services as SBC's Privacy Manager and Sprint's Privacy ID, both of which reject calls that don't provide caller ID information.Castel's software is built for the high-volume "predictive dialers" that use multiple lines to phone residential numbers and connect salesmen to people who answer."It's a privacy arms race," said Robert Bulmash of the privacy group Private Citizen, based in Naperville, Ill. "The industry is crowing that 'We don't want to call people that don't want to be called,' and at the same time it's calling them."Consumer privacy devices will increasingly lose effectiveness as telemarketing firms switch to the new dialing technology - which costs roughly $2,700 per calling operator, said Bulmash.Royal Electronics Inc., which manufactures the TeleZapper, says millions of them have been sold. The device is designed to trick predictive dialers into dropping the call by playing the three shrill tones of a disconnected number.The privacy services sold by phone companies target another weakness of the predictive dialer - their inability to transmit caller ID.Castel chief executive Geoff Burr labels as "unsophisticated" dialers that succumb to privacy devices. "Serious professional operations don't use that equipment - or they won't be for long," he said.Burr said DirectQuest is not aimed at bothering consumers, but the opposite - making sales calls less intrusive. By providing the identity of the company on behalf of which the telemarketer is calling, DirectQuest gives people the option not to take the call.The software also helps elemarketers mind federal guidelines that require accurate and descriptive caller IDs, said Burr."If you're an operator that calls on behalf of MasterCard, you're supposed to put out 'MasterCard' and a number that gets to MasterCard," he said.Instead of listening for sounds that identify the status of a phone line, DirectQuest learns the line's condition by reading signals from phone company computers, said Walter Elicker, Castel's marketing director.Elicker said privacy gadgets don't just thwart telemarketers but also bill collectors who use predictive dialers. "Collections people want to make damn certain they're not fooled by these kinds of devices," he said.A more effective means of blocking sales calls lies with the emerging federal Do Not Call list as well as similar lists kept by some two dozen U.S. states, Burr said.The Federal Trade Commission has said its Do Not Call list will begin collecting names this summer and be in operation by the fall. Telemarketers who phone listed numbers can be fined up to $11,000 for each violation.Effectiveness of Do Not Call lists, at least for now, is a pipe dream, Bulmash said. The FTC doesn't regulate telemarketing-heavy industries like long-distance phone companies, banks, airlines and insurance companies.State lists, too, often make exemptions for funeral homes and car dealers. No agency can prevent phone calls by political campaigns, charities and surveyors.Predictive dialers fueled huge growth in the telemarketing.A Federal Communications Commission (news - web sites) memo says telemarketers attempt 104 million calls a day to U.S. businesses and consumers. Sales revenue rose from about $435 billion in 1990 to around $660 billion in 2001.Telemarketing advocates fear Do Not Call lists could devastate those revenues and the jobs that depend on them.An article in the February issue of Customer Inter@ction Solutions, a telemarketing industry magazine, said FTC restrictions could eliminate three million jobs.The article estimated that the top 75 U.S. telemarketing firms paid for 13.2 billion minutes of long-distance phone service last year. At 4 cents a minute, that amounts to $528 million in telecommunications revenue.___
I ordered this for being as cheap as it is and as high quality it is. I will probably buy a few more and refer some friends
The only negative I can come up with for this headset is that it is a little tricky to put on and remove from my ear. It is very lightweight and fits well when on, but if I have to run to the computer to answer a call, I may miss it. The bright side, though, is that you can answer the call and ask the caller to hold while you "install" the earpiece.The sound quality is acceptable, if not great, and the unit works on my Fedora 8 Linux laptop for both Skype and Ekiga softphone. I also use the earpiece (sans USB) on my home cordless phone.You cannot go wrong with this unit for the money.
First review for me, and even though the reviews provided demonstrate that this is an exceptional television, I thought I would provide some additional insight on Amazon. I bought the TV on Black Friday. Less than one week later, the picture went out while watching Bourne Ultimatum. Having never purchased such an expensive item on Amazon before, this was obviously a nightmare. I called Amazon the following day, and the representative repeatedly apologized for my inconvenience and immediately sent out a replacement set. The return process was a breeze. Not only that, but Amazon refunded me $100 since the price of the TV had dropped since my initial purchase.As for the television, one minor complaint. If you mount your television on the wall, the inputs/outputs on the rear of the television line up and are covered by the wall mount, especially if you want to use both HDMIs. Poor design. But I use the side HDMI for my DVD, so it's not the end of the world.
No need to clutter your walls with anything bigger! I've had no need to test them at volumes louder than a normal movie, and they sound just fine.I researched quite a bit to find in-wall speakers that were not going to take up a huge chunk of wall. I installed these in our family room; perhaps if I had a dedicated theater room, I'd be ok to get larger speakers. As it is, these were about as cheap as I could find, and I couldn't find anything smaller that was this cheap. For the price, they're great. They came with helpful dry-wall cutout templates, so installation was as easy as it could be, considering I installed these in a finished house. If you've never run wire through drywall, you're in for a treat. Just make sure you have proper tools and it won't be too difficult (pvc/in-wall speaker cable, level, stud finder, fiberglass wire running kit or fish tape, drywall saw or oscillating multifunction tool, power drill/driver, etc). The speakers have 6 clamps for the install, and they work great: these won't budge at all once installed.The only cons I can think of is the bevel plate is thicker than I think is necessary, but I suppose that could be a good thing for people who really rough up the drywall cutout. Also, the grills could be a finer mesh, so as to appear lighter in color (not show as much darkness behind the cover). And if you really want to get picky, the small sticker on the speaker plate can be seen through the grill if the lighting in the room is right. And they don't easily peel away without goo-gone.But all-in-all, a fine product! Very satisfying once complete.
I brought a fake one before this one. I cant remember who provide me that.but this one is real so don't worried about anything.And it's sounds better than apple's !I like it. a lot...And i think if you have more money you should go for higher version of this one.^^
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.
For subwoofers placement is key and can make or break your subwoofer. I have mine in a corner-ish spot, but it still doesn't give that chest pounding bass. Oh well, It's small so that's good for me because I'm using it with my PC.I have this connected to a Harmon Kardon Hk3390 receiver and On the back of the sub I set the volume 3/4 and on the receiver I set the bass knob to 3/4 aswell maybe it is defective because there the subwoofer only responds when the volume is 3/4 or higher. One thing to note is that it is very musical, it's not like those massive one note car subs that only go boom.
I bought this primarily to convert home videos in VHS format to DVD. So far, it seems to meet my needs. I haven't used it much for watching tv and recording broadcasts, etc. When hooked up to the roof antennae, I get good reception in both analog and hd tv. It works in vista and ubuntu on my laptop, but if you're going to go the linux route, be prepared to spend some time figuring things out.
no thanks,its enough that thing i ordered,i will search for another product from you.if it's need it.no need to link my order for your other product as of this time. thank for your product
I could not install this camera. I have windows vista in my computer and this camera will not function with it, Went to HP website , installed the driver update they suggested and still it did not work.Any ideas out there
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!
Was very pleased to find tape for my older Brother machine. Not sure I could. Tapes work well. No problems at all.
As my title says - a very good substitute to a high cost macro lens. I am producing high quality macros on my Panasonic GH1 camera. The converter is sturdy and well built. The converter clip-on to a camera lens is acceptable but not very secure - do yourself a favor a purchase a lens ring adapter, in my case a 52mm to 43mm. I attach the converter to a 14mm-45mm lens and I am out there playing in seconds. Yes, it takes practice to understand what you are doing but doesn't everything? When you get your first successful macro shot - wow. What a feeling!It get's real wild when I use my 45mm-200mm zoom lens with the converter. Remember I have a Panasonic GH1 mirrorless camera so my focal length is doubled - get's me close and personal everytime.Take a look at my portfolio on my site &lt;...>
No complaints. It's working great. Along with my 8800GT, 4gb of RAM, and Gigabyte ep35c mobo, I'm running Crysis on all high settings. It's the CPU of the future. More and more software developers will be taking advantage of the quad core cpu's, so this is a way to "future proof" your computer.
I bought this TV from Costco and was very impressed with its features and functions. Out of the box, it's attractive and has clean lines. 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 . I have it mounted on the wall in my bedroom and I love it!!!
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
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.
Use the batteries for my Viridian Green Laser Sight, Battery seems to last quite long. Beam very bright and strong. So far, so good. Would recommend the battery highly.
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
Shopped a long time for this one. Wanted more pit than the copper bowls had to offer. Plus came with grill, cover and handy fire tool. Nice deal, easy to assemble.
I've been a musician all of my life and played piano and other instruments professionally for an 11 year period. I listen to many genres of music and have a discerning ear. However, I am not an expert audio technology and because of this my review is based entirely on my listening experience.Physically, these headphones have a heavy guard that is apparently well-shielded judging by the sound. The signal to noise ration will low compared to SENNHEISER HD212 Pro, which is a closed ear type headphone that I purchased after listening to many models being made at the time. While the SENNHEISER HD212 were not the best at the time, they were a good value for the price point. The SR60s are a spectacular model at their price point, here is why.....The first thing I listened were recording of Chopin Waltzes by Ashkenazy. The clarity of the sound and the subtle nuances, harmonics and other details stood out. Similarly, I listened to a 1989 digital recording of Bill Evans Consecration. Bill Evans is known for his tone and these recording were made with Marc Johnson a phenomenal bass player who uses the whole range of the bass. In this recording, the results were that the piano tones were truer, the bass was light years better on the SR60 and even the brushes being used on the high hat cymbals were crystal clear. Overall, the sound was warm, balanced and low, mid and high frequencies all rendered very well.The last test that I did was to listen to the human voice with an orchestra, this is usually a very good test of what any sound system can do and these headphones didn't disappoint. I picked Viaggio Italiano / Andrea Bocelli as the test album, so there were lots of sections with more or less orchestra, soft and loud sounds, etc. Bocelli's voice was incredible and the orchestra sounded great. This particular model of SENNHEISER headphones couldn't even approximate the sound of the GS60 on voice, true to life violin and overall sound. In fact, it was apparent that lots of frequencies were lost or distorted.While the test I did may not be apples to apples, it is always useful to listen to multiple recordings and have something to compare the device being tested. I also listened to recordings multiple times focusing on different elements and aspects of the sound. My conclusion is that the SR60s are incredible for the price and better than many more expensive headphones. For me, they are perfectly adequate.In the past, I have used very high end headphones and usually visit this section of any electronics or audio stores I go to. I love to hear what one can get for their money at different points in time and I often bring my own music to do the listening when I'm serious about buying. While SENNHEISER and others may make some superior headphones, you will pay dearly for incremental differences in quality.I give these headphones my highest rating for their combination of value and sound. Also, they are comfortable if you where them for an hour or two. I can even see wearing them longer, but there are more comfortable headphones out there for use for longer periods of time. If you are sensitive to having something on your head, you may want to check them out, but they were about as comfortable as the SENNHEISER's for me.In general, I think you would have to pay at least TWICE the price to get something just as good. I don't have any reservations about these at all and they can be used with both 1/4" and smaller inputs. I also want to be clear that I used a high quality disc player for my listening and NOT an iPod or MP3 type device.
I bought this little guy to replace my old Tungsten-e which would not hold a charge for very long. I really like it. I use this for a personal pda so it may not work for heavy business users.The software loads and runs fine on my XP machine. The migration from my old data base to the Z22 went smoothly. but, the vista "patch" by second party software seems lame. I could never get it to download. Other users complain of missingattributes with the vista installation.There is no excuse for Palm to not support loyal customers who have migrated to vista.I recommend the flexible soft plastic covers.
This stool is perfect..Without the legs extended it easily fits into a smaller backpack or camera bag. It is stable and I am not concerned about it falling over, I also like that it has a bag, if the bottom of the legs get dirty I don't have to worry about dirt in camera bag or backpack. This bag was more expensive than other bags but worth it, it is also very comfortable.
I am honestly amazed by the sound these things produce. Showed signs of greatness out of the box but slight tweaking to the lows and highs makes them perfect. I have them connected my macbook and I find the rock equalizer setting brings out the best in these speakers. Also better suited for vocals, unplugged rock, instrumental and classical, over modern music in my opinion. I have owned a pair of Bose companion 2's in the past and while I would say the Bose is louder, the sound stage on these is far superior. You cannot go wrong for the price!
Product sent was not the one pictured. It does not work with the DS lite. It looks like one for the older Gameboy Advance.
Installed this in an old laptop to speed it up and it works great now. Cheap way to revive an old laptop.
Really good set of cans...very good overall...all genres. These things need power to perform at there best, amp hungry. They are not my Ultrasone PRO 550 or PRO 750...but they make an awesome set for a family set headphone.
My 12-y-o son has never been happier. It's been the best item I've bought him. Used everyday.
This is a really good player recorder I've recorded alot of movies and music and it's holding it's own you can record the movies from this player to a DVD recorder which gives a decent picture 2 year old and still working good
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.
I love this product.My lap no longer gets hot from my laptop.
it's one cool machine. the battery is weak but,actually, i took the computer into a hotel room with the brick and it was great. no need for the battery in my case.installed a gig of memory for $67 under the base, and it flies.using nod 32 anti-virus. i was using avast, but avast would slow the boot up and sometimes interfere with the machine when running or updating. nod 32 operates invisibly and uses fewer resources speeding up my boot up time a lot as well as the overall operation of the machine.happy, happy, joy, joy!
Tamrac 5273 Expedition 3 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)This is a great little backpack. It works well for what I need for some trips. Yes, it is SMALL. Although the picture of the backback may be a bit deceiving, the product description described it perfectly. The dimensions were 9.5x8x14.5. The size of the backpack allows me to place the backpack under the seat in front of me when I fly and still have room for my feet. I don't like to put my backpack in the overhead as on some flights the flight attendents have re-arranged and re-located my backpack to other overhead compartments. I can fit my Nikon D80 with lens attached, one additional lens and flash. In addition, I store my Cannon Elf, chargers for both the Canon, Nikon and cell phone, extra battery, manuals and other small camera related items and some personal stuff. I even store a paperback book in the outside pocket. Yup, tight fit! Much easier for me when I'm dealing with luggage as well. I usually leave non-Nikon related stuff in the hotel room while I'm at my destination which lightens the pack. On trips where I have more time for taking pictures I usually take my larger backpack that stores my laptop as well and any other lens that I might want to take. As others have mentioned, getting into the packback because of the rain guard is a little tricky. Havent' had the zipper stick, but it's a two hand operation. On the other hand, I doubt that anyone could get into the backpack in crowded areas and you not know it. The shoulder straps are stiff and not the most comfortable, but tolerable for me. The backpack is very well constructed. I would recommend this backback, but, do your homework. Read the product description and not rely on the picture. The backpack is small....great little daypack!
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 was given as a gift to our grandson for Christmas and I have not gotten any feedback from him on it. It appeared to be of good quality.
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)
That person( Rae (Honolulu, HI United States) ) who put the picture of moving cars, forgot to mention about the truck next to it, it is so hazy and is worthless, cannon is making crapy camera's, i cannot get a clear shot of anything moving, everything is hazy. Image Stabilized is a joke by canon. And what the hell is 4x Image Stabilized Zoom and wats the differnece between just Image Stabilized.
I ordered this Kenwood KFC-W2511 and they sent me a KFC-W2512? which is 5 dollars more expensive... Yeah, so I guess i can't complain. If they want to give me more than I paid for that is fine with me! Haha. But down to the buisness. The sub I actually recieved is great! It looks awsome, has nice heavy construction, and it POUNDS! okay I haven't hooked mine up yet but my friend got the same sub and amp as me, based on my reccomendation of Kenwood, and it sounds great!
The Hauppauge 1139 Win-TV-HVR-950 Hybrid TV Stick External TV Tuner/Video Recorder is absolutley a neat gadget for any laptop enthusiast. I had my doubts about how well it would work, but it works great. I wanted to use it in conjunction with Windows Media Center (instead of the included software). If this is what you want to do, you must go to the Hauppauge website and download an additional driver. Now I can watch TV on my laptop! It does exactly what it should do!
If you think these things are USB speakers - think again. They only get power from the USB port. You still have to plug them into the headphone jack on the computer.
the best and eay tyo use I own two keyborads mouse combos and 1 stand alone mouse
I needed a small, compact tripod to supplement my large Gitzo 1340 tripod. This tripod allows you to extend the legs until they are flat on the ground, facilitating the use of a spotting scope or taking macro photos while in the prone position. This feature alone is worth it's weight in gold.
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.
Palm has not created nor do they intend to create USB drivers for the 64 bit versions of Windows Vista. So you can not sync this pda to your new Vista business, Vista Ultimate or Vista Home Premium computer. Just like that episode of Seinfield: No sync for you!
I bought this charger trying to save a few dollars, but it didn't work with my DS whereas official Nintendo chargers do.
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 simply doesn't work. The spring loaded lever won't lock. The tripod slowly sinks with any weight at all on it. You can't tighten the sections enough to keep them extended. I wouldn't accept this if it was given to me for free!
I've listened to the super expensive speakers that didn't sound this good. Previously, we had a small paradigm which, granted, had big sound for a small speaker. What's great about this one is the bass for its size, mid and even high frequency response qualities. As the others mention, it's good size, though not the biggest one out there. It just sounds that good. It's also very accurate. Some of what's been reviewed about Polk equipment hasn't been as favourable as it once was but if this is an indication of a come back, it is worth every penny. A centre channel is sometimes not thought of as an integral part of the system but au contrare. This is a great speaker. it is one of the best I've heard. Love it and enjoy it. perfect enhancement to the system.
This card is absolutely painless to install with WinXP. I'm not sure why the other reviewer had a problem (on his Dell), as he shouldn't have. I've installed this card on Dells with no problems at all.When making other devices compatible with Windows, it seems to me Adaptec is high on Microsoft's list.If you can get this on sale, go for it. It makes a great addition to your PC.
Waste of time and money , bad software, cheap plastic etc.... nothing good about itKids used it for two days I spent hours trying to figure out the software
I have used this model modem for years with access control systems and it has always worked great. I am surprised to read so many bad reviews about this modem on here. I have purchased and used at least 6 of them over the years and have not had a problem or issue with any one of them. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs a modem but with high speed internet who uses modems anyways?? Back in the 90s I always used USR modems and they worked great and this modem lives up to that.
I needed something to use with game consoles and looking around this seemed to be the best for the price. Using TVtime I have no problems. I was afraid if I hooked up multiple devices it would drop my fps, but I'm guessing it will only do that if you try to view each one simultaneously, with TVtime I can cycle through the inputs and get full fps on each one. I'm excited about this since it effectively gives me 4 inputs without requiring me to buy an external switch. The video quality seems good, I've noticed no delay, and I've experimented with recording through screen capture programs and it looks promising. This is the first capture card I've ever bought and it's working way better than I expected it to. Please notice that all four jacks are for video, any audio has to run in through the line in jack (which isn't a problem since there isn't any delay in the video).Update:So having used this product for a year and a half (always with console games through a Linux computer) we're still loving it.Be sure your computer has PCI ports, we recently purchased one which only had PCI-E, didn't expect anything like that to exist for a while. Fortunately that computer and this card have nothing to do with each other, unfortunately it got me scared, so be careful.
I have had this printer for about a year and a half now, It is great i use it mainly as a photo copier and the only problem that i have is that it can't do double sided copies on its own.But you can do it just by setting the paper.The scanner is great but i cant seem to use the software properly. It scans well how ever. The photos are great using canon paper is best the ink last for a long time. i can do over two to three hundred copies on black alone especially if you set for black copies only. Its a great printer/scanner/copier and i would buy it againg if i had to. the high quality ink cost $23-25 for colour and or black individually. and the lower quality cost from $17 to $21.
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.
I've just returned from a trip where I got the opportunity to use my new headphones on several flights. These are amazing! I couldn't believe how effectively the noise in an airplane could be eliminated. I used them for both music and speech CD's and I found myself in my own world with just the sound of my CD in my ears. Well, of course you can still hear the attendants speaking over the plane's intercom, but not much else.I love these and will never again take a airplane flight without them.
Perfect for a sensor with dust. This kit made it seay and simple to clean up my canon 40D sensor and all my specks on the images are gone,
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.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
Great headset for the money especially that it comes with a USB adapter for use with GMail. It's low profile too and great for office use if you're going to be on the phone for a while vs. an over-the-head-headset. I don't look like a phone operator when I'm driving so that's a plus. Voice and sound quality is fantastic and I feel confident in talking to my clients when using this headset.However, it does have 2 shortcomings that can be fixed with a little adjustability on Plantronics part. First is the earpiece, it's huge and I find that it hurts my ear if I wear it for a long time. Plantronics should really offer a couple of sizes for the earpiece like they do in their other products. Second, is the mic. It's too strong on the high setting and too weak on the low setting. I wished there was a middle setting. With the high setting, you can hear me breath which makes me sound like a stalker on the phone. I find that if I put the mic away from my mouth it takes away a lot of the breathing noises. But I look like someone has slapped the mic away from my face.
I purchased this portable DVD player a little over a year ago as a birthday present for myself. Both my wife and mother-in-law chided me for buying the unit - what could I possibly want with a portable DVD player?A few months later, south Florida was hit by four hurricanes, we were without power for over eleven days. Guess what we did while there was no power? Yep, we were at least able to watch movies to pass the time. During the day, I would charge the batteries up using the car, and then we would watch at least two movies at night before the batteries were discharged. My wife now thinks I made a very wise decision to buy the unit - as it helped save our sanity during the 11 days we didn't have ac power.We have since used the unit on long auto trips, in hotels that didn't have anything worth watching on their televisions, and on our long weekends in our travel trailer.The only problem we have ever experienced is one hinge doesn't work properly, but that doesn't seem to hamper us using it or its' operation.Although it isn't a "name" brand (that I am aware of), the unit works great and like any portable sophisticated electronics, it needs a little tender care.Hope this helps in your decision as to whether to buy this unit or even whether to buy a portable DVD player at all.
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.
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
Got this as a promotion from Amazon with Maxxum 5, and was surprised and amused to find out it's even weaker than the build in flash(GN is base on ISO 200, you need to divide by 1.4 to get the real number). So the only use is when you got a long lense, the higher positioned external flash won't cast the shadow of the lens on your baby's face as the build in flash will.On the bright side, the flash is very compact and comes with a carrying case and it uses the same battery as the camera, so I may keep it just in case, as a backup flash and a battery storage.
This player is a breath of fresh air compared to my previous MP3 player, the Samsung "Napster" YP-910. I felt justified in buying a new player when my Dell Inspiron laptop would not recognize my Samsung.The first thing that struck me was the beautiful, colorful display. After many months, the fun of using it has not worn off. Although I didn't expect to store pictures and videos on it, I have found it a nice feature that I have been using. You can also store contacts and calendar data, and store other data files.Since I've only had the one crummy player to compare to, I can tell potential buyers what features I enjoy now with the Zen vision that my old player did not offer:- Allows deletion of unwanted songs/files from within the player (my old player required the Napster or WMP software to do this). You can also give star ratings to songs on the player as they play.- Works with a number of music programs, besides the software that shipped with it. It works with Media Monkey, WMP, and Music Match in addition to the Creative software. Unfortunately, each of these programs do certain things well, but none have all the features I like. Media Monkey is nice for sychronizing my music files over my home network with my two computers. Music Match has a nice duplicate file finder. Since by default, the song files are stored in separate folders by artist name, the Creative software, WMP and Media Monkey do not display a list of all songs in one screen, but Music Match does. Fortunately, the player works flawlessly with all of these programs. It also works fine with the Napster software, which is important since I have a membership with Napster.- It is possible to rip CDs directly to the player -- not possible with my old player.- Best feature of all that my old player did not do: It will play the entire library of songs randomly. My old player would only play playlists, which were limited to 256 (?) songs. Songs not in a playlist would never get played. This was a big drag to me. The random play of all songs is the only way I want to use any player, at least so far.I'm so darn happy, I can't report any flaws with the Zen Vision, except the item I mentioned about the Creative software not showing all the player's songs in one screen, but only folders by artist. There's a bit of a learning curve with controls and menus, but now that I'm used to them, I can use the important ones (volume, advancing to next song) without looking at the player, which makes it fine for use while driving.I think anyone would enjoy using the Zen Vision, but anyone having used the Samsung like I did will be absolutely thrilled. Never tried an iPod, but my Napster membership eliminates the iPod as a choice.
These noise-cancelling headphones are great! I have used Bose and don't get me wrong they are GREAT but expensive ( and they BREAK quite easily). The AT headphones are less than half of what Bose cost and they are BETTER!! If you are buying them for the noise-cancelling aspect these are the best--BETTER than Bose-- I don't know how they do it but they have. As far as the sound a slight edge goes to Bose but the sound on these things are great. Try these you won't be disappointed I promise!!
Had the version 4 router for over a year and went fine until it started dropping net connection, Called the service number and I'm sure I was routed to a foreign country where it was hard to understand girl trying to help me but eventually gave me a number to call which was here in the usa. Long & short of it a tech called from New JJersey and from what I remember, he guide me to installing firmware (I've seen much about this in in reviews) and it solved the problem for a few months before it went completely dead with no power. It was over a year but this item has lifetime guarantee so I got an exchange sent to me right away which I notiiced was version 6 rather than version 4 which must need the firmware update, Tech man said no firmware update needed on new router and it has meen working fine. Belkin will send the replacement right away but put a $49 hold on your credit card until they receive the old unit.I run two machines running OS X & OS 9.1 or 9.2 and I notice in my travels around supply sites that OS 9.1 is being left behind and it may be harder to get stuff like routers , printers, scanners and the like suitable for OS 9.1 in combo with OS X. When looking around at other router unitts I see less of the 9.1's and in one case was a blurb of no support for appls to apple router transfer and I guess this Apple Intel business is just going to make things trickier
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
...and I'm one of them, forget about those stupidly expensive cables, power strips, etc. Monster somehow created great, crazy durable earbuds, with a balanced sound (great bass, but not too much of it, basically), and the least possible bulk, in both the speakers and the cords. I honestly don't know how they did it. Shure, watch out. I can't vouch for the Monster headphones, but these have outlasted all my other earbuds (Sony, Shure, etc.), despite being almost constantly beat up in bags, squashed in pockets, etc.
I am much happier with this player than I was with my 30 GB Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra. Not that it was a bad player, it wasn't. But this one has so much more. Video, Photo's, FM, Voice Recorder. And the menu system is much impoved. Well worth the money.
Had the battery unit in the phone for 3 weeks - still holding a charge well (unlike reports about some of the off-brands). Will update in a few months.
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!
These headphones are a must buy. They are very comfortable and have really good sound. I use them for music, games, movies, and tv shows that I play on my computer and the sound is terrific. They have just the right amount of bass, and are really good for games especially. I would recommend these headphones to anyone. In order for these headphones to last they have to be taken care of really carefully because the plastic that holds the cups on will crack if you're careless. Overall, these headphones are a great purchase and I will buy these again.
Disk storage issues led me to investigate juke-box style players. Surprisingly there are only a few on the market and only the Sony models have kept up with the variety in data formats.It takes a few seconds for the carousel to spin and load the selected disk. DVD picture quality on my HDTV using the the "component" outputs is stunning. I use two-channel audio only, so I can't assess the SACD or 5.1 channel performance. Audio quality is good, but like most consumer units, a good HT reciever will provide better sound from the digital output (coax or optical)The downside of the cx995 is its disk management and on-screen interface. Its supposed to recognize disk information and file it for the on-screen menu. In fact, it only recognized a few of the DVDs I loaded, and none of my audio CDs. If you want to use the player's on-screen selection menu, you'll need to either enter the disk info with a pc keyboard or the controls (masochists only). Thus my 4-star rating. And some owners report that the unit has a tendency to simply lose all data for no apparent reason.On the other hand, you can do as I, and many cx995 owners do and just maintain a spreadsheet listing of disks by slot number and keep a paper copy handy. Easy and more practical, since you don't need to have the TV on to pick a disk; just enter the slot number. This, though may not be a good option for those who want their kids or the remote control-challenged to use the unit. It's not hard but it's not at all intuitive.Peeves: It automatically starts reading the last disk accessed when power is turned on, the remote has very tiny buttons, and one must be careful to load a rental disk into the precise slot selected (don't forget its number!). It takes about 30 seconds to access a disk and start playing. You can't program multiple disk or track play either if that matters.In summary, the 400-disk DVP-cx995 is a couch potato's dream. You simply can't beat the convenience. The 400-disk capacity holds all my CDs and DVDs, and I'll probably never touch them again except to remove them. And they stay clean. Its performance is outstanding for the price range. I've been using it daily for six months and have had no problems. Note that Sony warns against moving the unit with disks loaded; if they shift they and the player may be damaged when its turned on. There are some issues with the disk data and on-screen interface, buts for me that's low priority issue compared to making life simpler and doing away with the need for disk storage.Dec 08 Update: No problems after 2 years of frequent use; still 100% satisfied.May 2011 Update: The 995 is still chugging, never have had a problem.
The item you will get is NOT made by SanDisk . It is a cheap DaneElec brand CF-Card. The quality is very questionable. Seller claims that this card is made by "Scan Disk". Yes, "Scan Disk". Don't be cheated by MTA!Sincerely, TA1DF
Bought this camera to be used in extreme conditions. We live by the Atlantic Ocean, ICWW, and the Cape Fear River, and have other higher end digital cameras, which never see much use near, and never "IN" the salty water we boat and play in frequently. The Olympus 770W is to fill that gap, and it does what it claims! Took some guts to go UNDER salt water the first time! Cleaning, by rinsing it out in a bucket of fresh water and by turning the unit on and off "Under Water" was a VERY new and exciting ( Read as "Scary"). Through it all, now 3 months in, it has taken remarkable photos, and performed amazingly well. Half of the photos I have taken have been in or under the water. My only minor criticism is that the large, flat, glossy screen is a bit hard to see underwater in bright sun...this can be tamed somewhat, with a non-glare screen protector. I Love this Camera, and even bought one for a friend ! Oh yeah, "Crush Proof"... I weigh 185 ish and stood on it the first day to test... like I said 3 months and going strong!
These corners are large and very well built. They are designed to assist with stacking speaker cabinets of the same size. They interlock very well and will not allow the speaker box to slide forward when serious base is given to it. IF you are doing a gig on flat bed you will still need to strap the bins to the truck; however for stationary uses they are perfect in every aspect. It has a very nice matte powder coat finish that won't easily damage. For you bottom cabinets you will still need rubber feet. Some gigs have wooden floor and the weight of the speakers will leave an indention in the floor.
Bought this to breathe some semblance of life into an old HP DV6 to give it to a younger sibling.Works fine.
I work in broadcast video and we use G-Raid drives for everything we do and everything we backup. So when I needed a drive for at home there was no question in my mind that I was going to buy from G-Technology.This is a hard working beast and is so small and compact that it looks great sitting on top of my G5.
I had a small stretch cargo net that was attached to the four cargo tie down hooks in the back of my Explorer Sport SUV and it did a pretty good job of holding down a couple of gallons of milk so they wouldn't roll away but the amount of items I could slip under the stretch cargo net was limited. I needed something larger. I did my internet research and came upon the Case Logic ATO40 Folding Cargo Bag. It seemed to be what I was looking for. Case Logic was a name that I was very familiar with, the size was decent (23.25" x 13.25" x 12.25") and it has a 25 year factory warranty. How could I go wrong?Now my Case Logic ATO40 Folding Cargo Bag sits nicely between the SUV's cargo hooks without interfering with them. The underside of the bag has factory-attached hook and loop strips (affectionately known as Velcro to us who sew) which makes the bag stick like glue to my SUV carpet. Even if I have a lightweight item in the cargo bag the bag doesn't slide all over the back of my truck. I've stuffed gallons of milk, liters of soda and six filled plastic grocery bags into the Case Logic ATO40 Folding Cargo Bag and have yet to have anything tip over. I haven't used the flap closures yet but have had opportunity to use the stretch pockets on the front which I love for small packages that might get crushed if they were put into the main compartment with larger items.The only thing about the cargo bag that I really don't care for is the sides tend to flop down which makes the entire piece look a bit unkept. The sides are made of thick nylon fabric and have no stability rods to keep them taunt so they tend to drape into the bag when it's not packed full enough to hold the sides up. I'm sure a couple of 2 foot long flexible acrylic rods slipped into the top side interior edges of the bag would take care of that and I might eventually try that if the sides become a problem for me.The darkness of the bag blends in with the dark gray interior of my SUV so the Case Logic ATO40 Folding Cargo Bag is not obviously visible if someone were to happen to look into the back of my truck.All in all I am very happy with this purchase and would not hesitate to buy the Case Logic ATO40 Folding Cargo Bag again, droopy sides and all.
Admittedly I am a novice at home theater setup, but I found the Samsung HT-DB600 fairly simple to set up and use. I got it...at the same price Amazon.com's offering, and it's worth every penny. The first unit I bought, though, quit playing DVD's after a few minutes but the replacement is working fine so far. I couldn't help smiling by the time I got it hooked up and had Lord of the Rings running. Anyway, here are the Pro's and Con's:PROS1. Very affordable compared to Sony2. 5-disc carousel (pretty handy for those couch potatoes out there)3. Plays nearly every disc format most people use4. Progressive scan capability makes for excellent picture quality when watching DVD's; I could actually see the pores on Liam Neeson's and Ewan McGregor's skin on Star Wars Ep. I5. Compatible with most decoding formats6. 1-year warranty7. More than adequate 500 watt power - can wake your neighbors up if you wanted toCONS1. No fast forward or rewind button, only chapter skip, though it does have slow-motion and repeat2. The sometimes irritating blue front panel light, which you can dim3. Remote control doesn't light up (you have to fumble in the dark if you like watching movies with the lights out)4. Actual unit is on the hefty side because of the carousel; make sure your shelf system will accomodate itOverall, Samsung gives you more bang for the buck compared to similar products by Sony and Panasonic. I've only had the system for less than 2 weeks, but so far so good. Netflix here I come!
I discourage anyone from going this route for printing checks. You may think it is cheaper than bank checks but it is not. I have had many Versaink Cartridges with problems being recognized in HP and VersaJette printers. By the time you are finished buying checks and dealing with faulty cartidges you may just as well use a form filler software to just type in what you need on a bank check. If the VersaInk cartridge fails before the ink is empty they, g7ps, will not give you a refund. g7ps customer service is awful.
It took me the better part of the day to get this thing working on two out of the three computers we have, and it worked with 2 different hard drives (we were transferring data to a new computer and between the others).The internal IDE cable is very short and a little difficult to plug and unplug, and makes it difficult to tuck in when mounting the drive. The components feel pretty sturdy, and for as many times as I had this thing apart it held up pretty good.To make this work on each of a Windows 98SE, XP and Vista system I had to mess around with the jumper blocks on the hard drives, one drive worked right away on Cable Select, the other one I tried Master, Cable Select and then finally without the jumper before it would work. I think that the power switch may have had something to do with this, because it never actually worked until I wiggled it and the blue activity light came on and it started working.I was not able to get either drive to work with the Win98SE machine, I installed the newest version of the driver from the CoolMax website, but I think it is an incompatibility problem with my BIOS on that machine.Overall, it is a good product and the biggest problem with it is the completely useless Engrish manual.
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.
They're still the best. My friends try to tell me how good their fancy Austrian binoculars are and I show them my trusty Steiner Military/Marines. They work better and are much more durable than any of those $1000+ Euro brands. Steiner rules in performance and value!
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.
I bought these for my mom for christmas and never gave them to her bc they felt cheap and really hurt my head when i put them on. I was looking for a cheaper headphone that was reviewed well as &#34;comfortable&#34; and these were definitely not it.The leather ears look plasticy and the top band is very very rigit. I'm not expecting bose, but these were nowhere close.would not buy again.
It is a piece of cake for canon company to include a ubs cable in the package, but it did not do that. Why?My printer is still there intact, I am waiting for my cable from ebay. By the way, who said that the usb cable is cheap?it costs more than 16 dollars in Wal-mart
We have two Panasonic cordless phones that we use for business. The original batteries lasted about 3 years but started having shorter and shorter capacity between charges. We decided to buy OEM batteries instead of the cheaper knock off batteries since we can't afford down time. The price was reasonable and we expect to get a few years out of these too. The phones work much better with fresh batteries! We might have saved a few bucks by purchasing non-OEM but in this case it was worth it to us to pay extra for a quality battery that we know will last for a good amount of time.
This is probably one of the most difficult units I've ever worked with and I worked in the computer industry for years. I'm tech savvy and this pushes me to the limit. It's constantly making noises and blinking at me. There is nothing about this printer that seems to work "flawless" for me. I'd certainly go with a different printer.
This product works really well. I was able to find a small gap in stations here in New Orleans, and have had no problems with this. I am using it in my 2002 Explorer, and the range seems to be fine.
I went to England for three months and I bought two of these adapters to use. Both of them worked perfectly for me. Price was excellent and they don't take up much space. I definitely recommend this product to others.
I have 2 of them. One stop working after 1 month of use. It`s difficult to go from one menu to another and use it in general.
i got my ram but it was not PNY OPTIMA it was a no name brand but works fine and i got it real fast too shipping was a 10 thanks
I bough a pair of these speakers for the interior of my power boat because I trusted Sony. At the beginning, I was pleased with the quality of sound I got for the price, but my satisfaction did not last too long since both speakers lasted barely a year. About 9 months after I installed them the woofer cones showed brownish spots that looked like mold. Sometime after that, they warped, and eventually they blew up. They simply broke like a cracker!!!. There was no abusive use of them, whatsoever. No overpowering or water splashing. They may have only been exposed to direct sunlight for about 50 hours. I do not recommend this product, unless you install them well away from sunlight, salt and water.
I have had the Coolpix 5700 since July 2002, and I am delighted with the photos I have taken and the compliments I have received on them. I have taken some stunning photos and printed them onto 8 x 10 photo paper with incredible results. I've even blown up tiny portions of pictures without any pixels becoming visible when printed! The Coolpix has a number of features that make it a great camera, but it also has some drawbacks.The 5700 has several different user modes that can be preprogrammed for different situations. The auto modes are well-programmed if you don't want to set these items manually. The auto-focus has several different settings (i.e. spot, matrix) and a manual override that comes in handy for photographing minute items such as spider webs that are too thin for the autofocus to &quot;see.&quot; The 8X optical zoom is great for setting up shots without having to move.The biggest drawback I have found with the 5700 is that it is useless for digiscoping. I have a Swarovski spotting scope through which I want to take pictures (bird watching, etc.), but because of the size of the lens on the 5700, my pictures have severe vignetting. If you want a great camera for digiscoping, I recommend the 4500. Another disappointment is that the 5700 does not have the panorama assist feature that the 4500 has.Overall, the picture quality and settings for the 5700 are great, but it has a couple of drawbacks depending on what you want to do with the camera.
So far, this unit has outperformed every other DVD player I have when it comes to reading different downloaded file types. If your main concern is compatability, this is the one to get. This feature sets it aside from all others. Otherwise, seems fine as far as picture and sound.Past cheap Toshiba players have had reliability issues. If yours is making noise, unplug it, take off the cover and re-seat all the ribbon connectors, solves most problems with this and prior units.
I am running Mac OS X 10.3.9 on my PowerBook and I was not able to configure the router. I was able to reach the Smart Wizard home page, but not able to get past the home page. Finally after an extended call with a knowledgeable technical service guy at Netgear, we were able to get the router up and running, bypassing the Smart Wizard. So far the router has been working well, with good range, but Netgear really should offer a viable means for bypassing the Smart Wizard when running Mac OS X.
These speakers are so great! I was replacing Acoustic Research speakers which were 40+ years old. They had started "rattling" and the foam on the inside had deteriorated to nothing. I'm using the Sony speakers with my Sony amplifier which is connected to my tv, dvd/cd player and also plays satellite radio. The value of these speakers is incredible. I have several Sony products and have had only good luck with them. I HIGHLY recommend these speakers.
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.
I love this Nikon bag! Its sturdy and has plenty of room for my camera, accessories and multiple lenses.
Fast Up to 15 pages per minute(actual print speed will vary with use)Sharp text and graphics at 600 dpi; 150 sheet input/ 50 sheet outputSmall footprint of (Depth, Height, Width) 11.7"x 8.54"x 14.1"Ship with Cartridge (1,000 page yield toner1) included, Standard Yield Cartridge (2,000 page yield toner1) availableWhen your ready for a black and white printer this is the one to get. Does a great job. I'm still using it!
I'm not a professional photographer, but just your average college student. I love to travel, and I love taking lots of pictures at concerts, parties, etc. I had an hp camera from forever ago as my last digital, and the quality of this camera comparatively is absolutely incredible. I have the black one (easier to keep finger prints off of), and I love the size. The optical zoom is very nice, and the digital zoom after that is at least passable. The display is large, and I love that the battery is rechargeable. (It can take up to an hour and a half, I believe, before it's fully charged, so be ready for that.) The video is so high quality I decided I didn't need a camcorder. Also, the video has no time limit.I don't go looking for "cool" features on my camera, but every once in a while, I am surprised by some that I find... I haven't quite found a program to put the pictures together yet, but it has a panoramic function, which I think is just so cool, and the video functions are great, too, including the time laps, which is really fun to play around with.Basically,there are so many options with this camera that it will always spark your creativity!
I am on a mission to become a photographer. I've always loved taking pictures and I want to start really focusing (no pun intended) on photography. However, I didn't want to start with a $1500 digital SLR and then discover I'm not really as into photography as I'd hoped. So I researched cameras in this price range. The Fuji S5000 stood out as a great starting point for many reasons:1. Awesome zoom.2. Sturdy construction.3. Good for action4. Great price.5. Easy controls.What concerned me were professional reviewers saying that there was &quot;noise&quot;. So I looked at betterphoto dot com and reviewed pictures taken with this camera. I found night shots, shots of fireworks, portraits, action and macro all with perfect detail. Many of the photo were competition winners. That was enough for me. I read a review here saying the noise obscured details. Huh? I have taken macros of bees in mid flight with the antenna and fuzz perfectly in focus and clear. I've taken night shots as well--all lovely. I don't notice noise except in the lowest light and that was because I hadn't figured out my camera settings yet! This is the perfect starter camera for me. We've gotten great action photos, great portraits, wonderful landscapes. I love it!It does have some &quot;warm up&quot; lag time and like all digitals it's got shutter lag (reduced with pre focus considerably). This means you have to plan your shots carefully, but in order to avoid this you have to go film or Digital SLR and both of those aren't options at this point.Bottom line: Don't compare this to cameras that cost three times as much--it's an unfiar comparison. I compared it to other cameras in it's price range and class, including the Dimage Z and some others. The others were very flimsy feeling, awkward to hold, and unimpressive all around. I'm very happy with my camera. I'm also hooked on photography and will practice with this camera for a year or two and then invest in a true Digital SLR. But for a digital with an SLR feel and the ability to take amazing pics this camera is exceptional. I love it.Get a 512 card--you won't regret it. A polarizer filter is also a good investment--both to protect your lens and insure good daytime shots. Enjoy!
This player locked up several times. The screen would freeze and we would restart, then it would lock up again. I've probably written only one other review in 5+ years I've shopped Amazon. This product was so bad that I wanted to warn others. When we hooked it up to our TV, the picture was also bad. When I returned it, the store clerk told me that she gets these back all the time, and that she rarely gets back the Panasonics. If you are lucky enough to get one of these that works, then it's a great deal. But if it's ultimately doomed to fail, is it really a bargain. Better to spend an extra hundred bucks...
This web cam is great .The voice quality is also good.I can talk to my family in India
These DVD's are really good... I have yet to have any problems...
HP offers many different configurations of the HP dv8000 series. The unit I'm reviewing (dv8235nr) has two 100 GB hard drives, TV tuner, and an Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 GPU. From a performance aspect, this machine is simply amazing. Whether you want to record a TV show to watch later, play graphics-intensive video games, or burn CDs/DVDs...the 8230 can do it all without flinching. I bought this machine mainly for playing video games that most laptops on the market could not handle. Even with all the details and effects set to the highest level, the gameplay experience is very fluid and framerates are stable. With 200 GB of storage space, even I'll be hard-pressed to use half of it and the 1 GB of RAM makes for very smooth multi-tasking. Battery life is decent for a device of this caliber; usually about three hours on a full charge. The TV tuner is very handy and fairly simple to set up, even for a digital cable connection. The 17 inch screen is breathtaking, and really makes the gaming/movie/multimedia experience quite enjoyable. There is only one negative to the dv8230: its big footprint. The large screen and keyboard (yes, it has a dedicated 10-key pad!) take up some space. As you might guess, the machine is heavier than most laptops because of these added features.
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.
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
I bought this because of the great reviews and the low price. So far (only about a month that I had) it seems ok and reliable. But there are a few things I noticed right away that could have been better. These are minor, but they do exist in other externals and could have made this better.1-The usb cable they provide is the worst I have ever seen. It is probably 2 feet at best, and soooo thin (about the size of a human hair. not really that thin, but much thinner then any usb cable I have ever seen).2-The on/off is a button you push it. Not too easy to notice the contact. This is annoying and can cause problems. I much better solution is a swith that makes it easy to see on and off.3-No stand, but i guess just putting it on the side works. It might fall over easier then others with stands though. It only has the rubber feet on the long edge, so if you dare put it on the side, it can side off much easier.4-The Transfer light kinda sucks and is small/ not noticable. Plus, if you stand the drive up on the side, the light is on the bottom, which makes it even less able to be seen.Mostly a good drive. I think my expectations were better because of the reviews. I know most people review the actual data transfer and sound (which is most important). These are god with this drive and why I gave it a 4. But it really doesn't deserve a 5 yet.
Should have listened to the reviews instead of chancing it. Horrible, I'm sorry, did you hear me, HORRIBLE product! The cord began to go out the first day we used it. Even no music is better than spotty, in one speaker then out the next music. We purchased another one at a local store. Don't waste your money.
These are great. After a trip from California to Romania and back they allowed me to get several hours of uninterrupted sleep. I've tries the Bose and these work just as well
Found headphones to be a great value. High sound quality, fidelity. Comfortable for long hours of use. Headband designed to keep weight off head.Don't know about Leia..................
Um, it's a little too small and soft to support my laptop. It was pretty cheap so I don't care much but it doesn't really do the job.
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 .
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.
Got this for my Olympus Pen m4/3 camera and lenses. Wanted something relatively small, inconspicuous, but still able to actually carry something. Seems like a lot of other bags i looked at were huge, "hey, i'm a camera-buff" type bags. I wanted something sleek that I could drop my camera and lenses into and go. This does the job with interior separators and a couple velcro pouches on the outside. Holds my camera with stock 14-40mm lense, a 40-200mm full size lense and adapter, and an old 50mm super takumar with adapter in the interior padding. Also have charger, spare battery, computer connecting cord, and lense caps / filters in the pouches.Only gripe is that the clip that closes the main flap is all but worthless. There is really no way to strap it down tight without some jerry-rigging. That said, bag is a great deal for a m4/3 owner looking to carry their camera and lenses around.
The receiver works great, and I love the remote, it is a nice touch. The only quirk is that the remote acts independent from the other units I have hooked in, so sometimes I have to check the remote and the tape player to be sure of what is going on.
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 recently purchased the Koss sportband radio. I was really torn between the Koss and the awesome Shockwave (Panasonic, I think) version. Koss is cheaper, and the sound is clear and good. I've noticed in other reviews, a lot of people talking about static, etc. My opinion on that is with most tuners, the clarity comes more from where you are located in relation to the radio towers, etc, than the quality of your radio. If you are in a good location, even a cheap radio will come in clear. Overall, the Koss is affordable, lightweight, the armband works fine, the earphones are comfortable and I am in love with this product now. I use it mainly for outdoor walking and jogging and yard work. I am very satisfied with my purchase--hope this helps.
The power outlet adapter tip broke just from use and as a result, I can no longer power the etrex with this. the quality looks and feels very low on this.
hmmm...,I wasn't lucky with this order, the antenna didn't give me any signal on my TV.I tried different positions and adjustments, but it DID NOT work at all. Quite disappointed with this shopping and it does not worth to pay for the return fee.
If only my computer worked as well as this product - all would be right with the universe. Easy to use - simple to set up. I was online within minutes of opening the box.
Key board works well with my Mac Mini. I wish it would have had feet or a palm rest in front near the space bar (like my MS comfort keyboard) instead of feet in the rear. I just made my own with piece of wood hand rail. The USB ports are a nice add! I would buy it again.
This is truly a good value for money, have been using it for 10 months and still working as on first day. No interference or unwanted noise. Would buy it again.
Im very pleased with this purchase. For a brand new system the price was unmatched..makes me much more prone to buy via Amazon, internet. I think quality wise Samsung is in a tie with perhaps Panasonic...hard to go wrong with either.
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!
Please note that GMRS radio transmission requires an FCC license by you, your immediate family, or direct blood relative, and may only be operated by an adult except in emergencies.The FRS frequencies do not require this; however, having both in one unit would be very tempting to use the GMRS frequencies. .... .Use of these radios outside of the US is very likely to be restricted or prohibited except in unregulated countries and may interfere with otherwise allocated frequencies of medical devices, or other radio devices.Note, these radios to not support repeater access codes.SUMMARY: If you are planning on being licensed and want the extra range of GMRS, these are great entry-level radios.
This is a great item. It is a fast burning device. Lightscribe compatible and not very loud and easy to operate. Highly recommend.
I bought this filter because my monitor faces a big open window. On a sunny day it is very difficult to see anything because of so much glare reflected off the screen from outside.Apperenlty it is not designed to stop THAT type of glare but just glare ORIGINATING from the screen. If you have outside glare it is actually worse because it has an almost mirrored effect making it impossible to see the screen behind.If you are in a room where outside glare is not a problem then this will probably be OK.
This is a great camera that sets itself apart from many other offerings for two reasons:a) It has a wide-angle lensb) Digic III processor is significantly faster than Canon's old Digic IIWhat do these two things do for you?The wide-angle lens makes it easier to fit in more people in group shots without stepping "wayyyyy" back. For example, most old 35mm film cameras use a standard 50mm lens as their basic lens. To get a wide-angle, you might step up to a 28mm lens to get a wider field of view at shorter distances. This camera has similar capability compared to it's peers. You can't actually translate the lens equivalent written on the camera (I think it says 17mm) one-for-one with the 35mm example I used above. However, I believe this offers the equivalent of about a 24-28mm lens.Speed. Ever get tired of missing the shot because your digital camera had either a) put itself in sleep mode or b) even worse, was ready to go, but took too long to focus on the subject. I've been disappointed with the delay in both Canon and Nikon cameras in the past. This camera is quick. It's closer to point and shoot (i.e., like film) than any digital I've used or picked up and played with in a retail store. The time to sleep can be set (trade-off really between battery power and readiness), but the key is the speed to photo while it's ready. Very short, nearly instantaneous focus time.
this card simply sucks... do not buy it. yea yea installation was okay but graphics sucked so bad. i tried to run 2002 jurassic park operation genesis and well.. it did worse than my previous S3 Unichrome 32MB card. and two weeks ago the card stopped functioning for no reason.a week ago i ordered MSI Radeon 9250 and omg this is the cheapest and the best card ever.nfs2 along with others run smoooothly.. only game i didnt get to work was Driv3r but that game requires much more.overall go and buy yourself Radeon. do yourself a favor and avoid this card at all costs.i bought MSI Radeon 9250 with 128-MB DDRAM for just 35$ and encourage you to do the same.
Love how versatile this speedlight is, just bought a second one to add to my collection. I'll be using my ST-E2 to control them. Great quality speedlight that produces high quality photos.
If you are expecting these to outperform high-line JBL, Bose, HK, Infinity, etc., be serious - they are two for $15.00. However, for my Chrysler minivan, they provided a replacement and major upgrade to the factory dash speakers. I was amazed at the cheap quality of the factory speakers when I removed them - looked like something from a '60's transistor radio.If you search the web, you can also find a service that gives you installation instructions for about $5, so for $20 you have a dramatic upgrade. Great value for the price.
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.
Excellent Camera, and I got it for a great price, especially compared to what other stores were offering it for. I was already an owner of a D100 Nikon, so when this camera came out, I was very interested in getting one. The price around Christmas started at $1500, but I found it for $1249 on Amazon (on a reduced price sale, of course)- I was kind of astonished and didn't hesitate. Fantastic bargain on a great camera.
My dock came in broken. It was the clear plastic that did not affect the functionality. It also does not stay where i put it. anytime I hit the accelerator or brakes, it moves. The neck is too long as well. Not as good as some docks that I have owned, But for the price ($6.99), I really can't complain too much. Great sound quality. overall I am not impressed though.
You will need to go to another review to find out how well this case works for scuba diving.I bought it for a cruise to Alaska. I expected lots of rain, spray and other liquid excitement. It worked fine for that.It is easy to work. I have arthritis in my hands and have trouble with digital camera controls. This case makes them much easier.About 100 people asked to look at the case. The look in their eyes was like they were viewing the crown jewels. So, if you want to meet people . . . .
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.
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.
This is an average portable DVD player, no better than the Magnavox it replaced. It doesn't reliably play burned DVDs and at times has trouble with new store bought DVDs. The volume is just loud enough for a car. I looked around a lot. It sounded great but isn't. There must be better ones out there.
The title is all you need to know! Buy this camera now if you want the best! That's all I have to say.
The Good : Received the battery in good time. Good price. It fits properly, and I liked the idea of a charge indicator button on the back.The Bad : I have two dell laptops with the similar chargers. I can switch them with the notebooks no problem. The first charger would not even light up the charge indicator. The second appeared to be charging the battery. A check the next morning showed a 21% charge. Not a good sign. Several hours later the same 21%. I'm sending it back as I write this.
This product doesn't work. I plugged it into the USB to charge and when it finally charged it took forever to get it to connect to the computer. When it finally connected and I uploaded some pictures it wouldn't turn off. The battery ran down again and I plugged it into the computer and then wouldn't disconnect from the computer. I unplugged the USB cord and the keychain still had the white screen with USB connected so I let the battery run down again hoping this would fix it and it won't turn on again. Don't waste your money.
As with most of the other less favorable reviews, these were a major disappointment. Binoculars means two lens to view with for a better view. Unfortunately, these are not real Bushnell's or maybe they're second-hand or something because one lens wouldn't focus no matter what we tried,and we've use other Bushnell binoculars that have no problems! I found out after receipt of the product that the seller wasn't actually Bushnell, but some third party. I tried to contact them three times, but they never responded. I would not recommend this buyer or product to anyone.
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).
Audioquest makes some of the best high end cables I am very happy with this y splitter this will go perfect with my sub-3 cable for my subwoofer
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 enjoyed a Bose Radio for over ten year, and visitors to our house admired it's sound and capabilities. I found out that my sister, who lives in Canada, secretly wished for one.So, as a joint project, family members contributed and made my sister a very happy lady.This relatively small instrument can fill a large room with wonderful sound! How is that possible? A very big Thank You to Bose. Olaf.
I really love this camera...it's my first digital camera and I'm way pleased with it! It's easy to use and the pictures look fantastic! I even love the games! I received everything I need to finally get my picture taking into this century! I couldn't be happier with this camera!
I have to say that I had some doubts in buying this MD due to the fact that through the internet you can find some guys with some problems. But lets say that they're 1 in a billion. I received this product in Chile (southamerica) and the first time I used it, was for what I bought it for: to play background tracks with amplification in a church. The sound was a supreme ear-cherish.I work with a group of young people who share the love of Jesus using the music. The Sharp even has been used to play the backgrounds when we go to visit a person in a hospital, with a little portable stereo, it makes miracles!I strongly recomend this device. Now more than ever at US$ 180 it is a gift!! I bought it when it was a US$ 200 thing... but I'm not disapointed anyway.God Bless you all.Longo
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.
This cable works just fine, using it to connect a 320gb external hard drive to my PC.
I looked for a camera such as this one for quite a while, don't be fooled by the rating for your digital zoom, it pixles out so bad after just one or two times magification. If, I had known how bad it was I wouldn't have bought two of them. Only buy IP Cameras with Optical Zoom's.Learning was expensive.......
In my opinion, the iskins are the best silicone covers for the ipod. This one is especially good because it's got a plastic face plate that protects the screen, and the cover goes over the click wheel, protecting that as well. It may be a little bit bulky, and it won't fit in an ipod dock with the skin on, but I think it's still the best bet for a skin that gives full coverage protection to the ipod.
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.
The charger works wonderfully with my Zune. No complaints thus far. It charges it quickly & somewhat painlessly. The charger's wires are a bit curly, making it difficult to fold and keep out of sight when I exit my car, but other than that, I like the authentic Zune charger.And yes, it is an authentic product from Zune.I haven't found the charger to overheat or the bulb to pop out as of yet and I have had my Zune charge in the car for about an hour at one time. That may not be long enough for the charger to get hot or for the bulb to break, but it doesn't seem made of shoddy material.
The menu button is poorly placed as it gets pressed just when I need the viewfinder to take a picture. Sometimes in poor light it will not always focus. It usually under exposes. Otherwise I like the camera.
All Logitech products I have ever used are well-designed, user-friendly, durable and reliable. The LX3 mouse is the same. It requires a software installation to take full advantage of its features, but that went well.
I have tried many brands of wi-fi cards on linux and this card seems to work best (at least for me). No special configuration, no third party utilities. Just plug in, configure card using linux built in utilities and done. This card is awesome.
I only had this camera for about 3 weeks before it was stolen from me at the beach. It however took very nice pictures, was simple to use, and compact. The only thing that I didn't like about the camera was the exterior syling of it. I likeed the box shape of the older ones better. But it was a good camera, probably upgrade to the 800IS when I get ready again. Wider angle for group photos.
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.
It's advertised as fitting all the different sizes of Franklin planners. Yes, it probably fits all the hole patterns, but in the Pocket size planner the Palm sticks out of the planner cover about a half inch. Not an ideal application. Plus the cost is a bit ridiculous; fifteen bucks for this little piece of molded plastic? Get real!
We purchased this product for our new 23 inch flat screen HDTV. We had limited vertical space under a cabinet so the very small thickness of this product was a must. The turntable turns smoothly with little effort. This product was exactly what we needed.
This was the worst customer service I have ever had. When I ordered the strap the shipping option was super savor and when I received it the shipping was $29.95. Be very careful when ordering from this company so you to don't get this type of fee added to your credit card without being advised.
This is my first digital camera, and before I bough this camera I did a lot of research. I wanted a camera easy to use and this one is just fantastic it takes great pictures and video. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone you wont regret it.
My laptop charger had stopped working and I was going to be home on medical leave, I purchased the charger, and wasthinking the shipping was going to be a long wait. I got home after surgery and my charger was already home.Works perfectly, and very good condition, just like the one I had when I first purchased my laptop.Thank you ^_^
This Tele converter is perfect for my Canon G9 and easy to put on and off. One needs this for real close ups of musicians on the stage. Love the results. Lisa
When I first got this mouse as a gift a few years ago, it was great. I loved the shape, the button placement, the functionality, the cordlessness, etc. I also felt the battery life was good.But after about a year of use, I noticed that I started having trouble dragging items -- it seemed like the main mouse button was faulty in some way. I never damaged the hardware, and I'm not a hard clicker or anything. So I used my warranty and had a new one sent to me for free. Now about another year later, the same sort of thing is happening. This time, when I click once, it registers as a double-click. It's very annoying.Another thing: in the course of normal use, a sometimes the pointer movement lags. All of this, unfortunately, makes this mouse less than a precision device. I'm going to have to see if I can use the warranty again, but I'm probably better off just looking for a new mouse.
I was hesitant at first to buy it because i did no know if it would be worth it. Is it ever. Not only does it play music beatifully but it also holds pictures and video. The video part is absoulutley amazing. The colors are brillant and the clarity is amazing. I have all the episodes of Lost on it and it looks better on the iPod then on my tv, and al the music videos are fun to watch. The only downside is that watching the vidoes drains the battery quickly so i would suggest getting a battery adapter to give it extra power. But in the end it is well worth the $300 for the 30 GB one.
I've owned this for an year now, its a great device to own. For anyone having an open point of view & not obsessed with an Apple device.Great display, navigation, picture clarity, brightness.I use all the features, songs, pictures, movies, fm-radio, recording etc, simply works great. The sound quality is definitely better than an ipod.
Next time I may go for a wheel with a shifter module, but in my opinion, this wheel is the next best thing. Very easy to use, install, and configure the Genius F1 Racing Wheel is really the ultimate device for PC racing games. Why use the board or a smaller game controller when you can add more realism and ease to your racing experience? The only downside to this wheel is the size. It takes a while to get used to the small size for driving comfort and can even get in the way a little when not in use (but I have a compact computer desk with minimal storage space). Otherwise, it is a A rated device that'll really enhance your gameplay and after some getting use to, your racing performance.
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.
Pros: Holds my 24" Dell 2407WFP with ease. I've got it mounted to an Omnirax Commander workstation and there is only minimal screen bounce when I have it fully extended towards me and I start banging pretty [...] the keyboard (more a fault of the desk/workstation, not the arm).I also love how easy it is to rotate the monitor into portrait. This is a GREAT feature.I adjusted the tension screw for the weight of my monitor, and was surprised when it actually stayed put. I was really dubious of the arm's ability to stay where you put it with a 24" monitor mounted, but it works fantastically.I will be purchasing more of these for my two other 20" monitors in the very near future.Cons: Cable management on the section mounted to the post is pretty much worthless. Once you've got a DVI cable or a mildly thick power cable in there, there's no room for anything else. There's just barely room for a DVI and power cable on the first section (with no hope for USB in addition to power and DVI). A USB cable seems like the ONLY thing you could really get into the second section. No big deal; just spend a couple bucks on some cable ties.Also, you might want to think about a 15ft. DVI cable and an extra long power cord if you plan on running your cables along the arm. That's what I've got, and I can't imagine having anything shorter.I was also a little worried by the shiny plastic on the sides of the first arm. It's just a shell (part of the "cable management"), but it makes you worry that the thing will be flimsy when you pull it out of the box (don't worry --it's not). The other parts are all nice, solid, matte-finished metal.
I wanted to buy this product since I do a lot of traveling.I love practicality of any design / product, more than its looks for that matter.Let me jump into the pros and cons that I noticed about this.Pros: 1) Small and light. Fits into the laptop bag (Not all laptop bags since it is 1+ inches thick, like the old fat laptops of yesteryears)2) Telescopic legs, easy mechanism to adjust the height (this is a drawback here too).3) Quite sturdy to keep a laptop, a cup of coffee and hang a piece of paper for reference.Cons: 1) The legs could have been telescopic yet foldable in a way that it is already attached at one end to the table. As of now, everyone around you will watch as you take out each of the legs, extend the length and fit it one by one.2) The table top extender (which is also the slidable cover for the legs storage area, has two notches that can break due to frequent use (since the plastic is a bit brittle and hard) Gotta be careful when sliding them in.3) There are binder clips and a note hanger that is hidden in the foam area in the legs storage space. These tend to fall off if you leave them there, being not in a mood to use them.4) The table tote is not sturdy if the legs are extended all the way to its max length. It seems to wobble a little.5) 40 dollars seems a bit pricey and it is in my opinion that more buyers would have sought this if it was between 20 and 30.Note: It is better to balance the height of the legs first and then fit them in. I found this to be easier than fitting them one by one and adjusting the height.Overall: This is a nice solution, great for travel, if you would want to avoid yourself from lapping a heated laptop and relax while this table tote does the trick for you!
This is my first review, but I felt that this needed to be done... I looked all over the net' and couldn't find much on these before I bought them, so I at least hope to help somebody out here. These puppies look great, and don't sound too bad either for the money. Is there better out there? Sure. In this price range for a complete 6.1 system? Probably not. Just for the record, I'm driving this with the Yamaha 5660 6.1 reciever. The 6 main speakers are all identical. They have, and I can't stress this enough, NO BASS. None... zero... zip... which with the slimline design is to be expected. Not much cabinet dept, and virtually no way to port these out. What they lack in bass, they do make up for in unbelievably clear mids and highs. The lack of bass does mean that the sub has a lot of work to do, and this one does not dissapoint. It surprised me how accurate it is, and in a small to medium room, has plenty of power. Not too thumpy, but very clean and precise. Now, my system is in a fairly large room, so I do plan to add a second sub to this at some point. That may just be overkill... The YST set up does it's job very well. I'm just that picky. The stands on the front L/R speakers put everything at ear level, and the wall mountable aspect of all the speakers sure came in handy. Nice to hear that rear center channel kick in while watching Star Wars, or just tossing in a Foo Fighters live DVD. So far, they have performed better than I expected for the money on both music and movies. Hope this has helped somebody! Thanks for reading...
This flash adapter works well if you remember the price you paid. Do not expect the performance of a $200+ slave flash. I found that I was able to greatly improve the shooting range of my digital camera. The major problem is that if you are shooting an event where many others are using flash then their cameras will also prematurely set off your slave flash. If the flash you are using with the unit has a slow recycle time this can be a problem. All in all I found that, with a little care, my wedding shots were greatly improved. With practice the unit will work well as long as your expectitations are reasonable for the price paid.
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.
Have been very satisfied with this rolling laptop case. It was a little bit bigger than I had imagined it would be but it turns out that it holds everything I need to carry in it. I don't use it for a lot of heavy-duty stuff but it doesn't need to be for my purposes. There was a quick delivery on the product after ordering and I was very pleased and surprised with that, but I have only had one time and it was using an outside vendor where I have ever had any problems with Amazon deliveries. Usually they are quite prompt and efficient.
I got these fans to change out the blue LED fans that came with my antec900 case. It is now all red LED's and it looks the same just red now. I recommend this fan if you want Red LED's. Also i have own these fans (three) for over a year and none of them have any noise issues at all.
Don't spend any more time looking for something cheaper - I already did. This device is the way to go. I've had for a month and it works like a charm. And best of all, nearly NO STATIC!
I was skeptical for a long time about electronic organisers, but I will have to say the Z22 was a great purchase. Having never owned one, I wanted to start small and see how it went. The Z22 does exactly what I need it to do - stores contacts, lists tasks, and has a great calendar. For me, the alarms for appointments are great, as I am usually on the go most of the day. You do have to get in the habit of syncing on a regular basis, but if you are looking to get organised, it's just part of the process. Price is good, and it has been good on battery life so far. I have been using it for a month, and am well pleased.
Easy to use but does take time. This is a very economical tool; I am sure there are professional repair tools that would do it easier, but I just repaired a disc I gave up on and replaced; it now plays like a new disc. I only repaired one so far, but if it repaired that one, it will do anything I want it to do.I used the repair pads first and saw some improvement but after using the repair pads two more times didn't produce further improvement. I then used the buffer pads for five cycles then retured to the repair pads and it plays fine. It does leave fine spin marks on disc but I have purchased used discs that have similar marks and play well.The disc I repaired did not play, now it plays; what more can I say about this device working.I used very little of the liquid and will have to see how long the pads last but I am certain this tool will be paid for before it dies.
This burner works beautifully. I've had it for several months and it hasn't failed me yet. The few coasters I've burnt were due to getting a bad pack of DVDs. I haven't tried the lightscribe feature yet because I'm fine with using a permanent marker -- but it's nice to have that feature available.I'd recommend this product to anyone who burns a lot of CDs or DVDs and wants a sturdy and dependable product.
I tried this antenna with a Sony HDTV with a digital tuner, indoors and in my windowsill, and it would not pull in any stations at all by itself, only 2 or 3 when amplified, and then the picture broke up into pixels and froze up at times. A friend's amplified antenna from Radio Shack worked well in the same area, bringing in dozens of stations, so it's not the area that I live in. Returned for refund.
This device works well with our computer. It was shipped to us quickly and fully intact. Very easy to use and good value for price paid. Overall nothing but good things to say.
SanDisk flash is some of the slowest flash on the market. I strongly suggest purchasing a better brand such as Viking. The only thing SanDisk has going for it is price, but for a few dollars more you can do a lot better.
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
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.
I use this cable in an installed audio recording system. Once installed, I have not touched the cable. It works fine for my purposes.
No complaints. I'm using this cable on this monitor right now and loving it, for the price it was a no brainer! Crisp text, fine color, no problems.
I've had the Grado SR60's for two months. They have outstanding sound for less that $75. I was looking for and open ear set of hi quality headphone that didn't cost $300. I listen to my iPod at work 8 hours a day with these on and they can easily be worn for 4 hours striaght, The quality of workmanship and sound is top notch. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great hi quality open-ear set any time.
This is a great joy stick. For almost all people it is a very comfortable stick. But there was a slight problem that occured when I got the stick. You see, I'm a lefty, and stick is made to fit a right hand. It didn't make it impossible for me to use it but for long flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator, it did get irritating at times. So if you are a right handed person, I say go ahead and buy it. But if you are a lefty, I suggest you spend a little bit more money for a lefty stick or buy one that is symmetrical.
This was given to someone as a gift and the recipient has found it tobe very useful. It is used to keep photos, memos and contacts whentravelling. The calendar has proved a help for appointments.
This is a very long cable. Feels very reliable. I would like to recommend this product if you need a VGA to VGA cable.
I bought this for my 15GB iPod and it fit like a glove, the clear plastic covers the screen and protects it nicely (no scratches so far). 99.9% of the iPod is protected and the sides are a nice grippy rubber. The arm band that comes with works like a champ and I use it to run with my ipod. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is because one of the velcro straps that secure it over the top of the iPod covers the &quot;Hold&quot; switch.It does have a square hole in the bottom so I havent had to remove it from the jacket yet which is nice. It's not leather but it looks nice so spend the extra cash, you wont be sorry.
This item is an excellent alarm clock. The slowing increasing volume of the alarm is a very nice feature. It has all the needed options...dual alarm times, snooze button, wake to radio or alarm, quick nap alarm setting, and a high/low dimmer for the LED's. The only downside to this item is the radio as the music sounds terrible but what AM/FM Clock Radio this size doesn't? However, it's fine for news and talk shows. Overall I'm very pleased with this unit and would recommend it to anyone looking for a very good AM/FM Clock Radio Alarm Clock.
I've had this unit for around 2 years now, and it's been the best portable music device I've ever had.For starters MD quality is quite good, while this is a portable recorder, the quality isn't as high as would be with full size decks, but it still compares well.By the new standards ('03) this unit is LARGE, when I bought it, it was rather reasonable. However the scroll dial is it's best feature. Like the Apple iPod, you can easly scroll through the music on the disc. The dial also makes naming tracks much easier.Apparently this unit is no longer available. But I would highly reccomend any MiniDisc unit. With newer MP3 players available, the MD is becomming sort of outdated for a person who wants to carry around their whole music collection. I've used this unit for many live sound applications (theater shows, recording) and MiniDisc is a highly advisable format for these purposes.Also if you are constantly making new mixes of music, (like cheerleadrs, DJ's, etc.) the MD format allows you to re-write easly. (No need to start a CD coaster collection)Recording quality isn't stealar, but it's not bad for a portable. Last advice, I'd stay away from the MDLP format, it's 5 hours (300 minutes) on the same size disc as the 74 minute units. (more music, same data space = more compression=lower quality)
I had bought another one with the exact same spec and "name" that was plug&play; and works just fine.I received an older model when you need a CD driver (a mini mode that does not work with my inlaw's CD-ROM reader...Sadly we did not realized that before so the package was already open and dispatch to them or I will have return it.
I purchased these ~ 6 months ago, and they worked well until about a week ago. Now they're dead. No sound, no nothing. I use them at my desk, so no unusual circumstances lead to their demise. Buy something else.
this is a great product... straightforward directions, wonderfully executed concept. IF... you have a stud or cement walls. we were unable to find a stud in the location we wanted to hang the monitor, so we thought we'd use the included anchors to hang it from the drywall. unfortunately, the anchors that are included are only for cement, so we had to go purchase special heavy-duty drywall anchors. i purchased a few different kinds and only one fit through the pre-drilled holes. it was a minor inconvenience and the product is great.
These cd-r's are pretty good for the price. I had no problems with them, they are cheap, and they worked in all the different devices I tried them in. These are probably as good as it gets for Taiwanese cheap discs. Here's the details:ATIP: 97m 26s 66f Disc Manufacturer: CMC Magnetics Corp. Assumed Dye type: Phthalocyanine (Type 6) Media type: CD-Recordable nominal Capacity: 702.83MB (79m 59s 74f / LBA: 359849)
These headphones are so good for sound and quality. My son goes thru head phones because they are not good quality. This item was a Christmas gift and he just loves them......Good for Sony....
Nice and easy digital picture frame to give as a gift for the non techie relative in your life....
I have had the new ipod with video for 1 day. It has never even left my apartment and has a ton of scratches on the screen. I have read that there is a lawsuit about the nano scratching easily. Apple should be ready for some more lawsuits. I dont know how you can release a product like this. Great concept but be aware. Read the fine print as well, IF you get yours engraved you cant return it....
I like the item and all the features on the mp3 player. The only drawback about this product is I don't know about everyone else who purchased this mp3 player, but mine personally burns up a lot of battery life. This is a bummer b/c I like to work out quite a bit. I still like to use it though despite I'm looking for a battery that can handle my long workouts.
I got these based on the recommendations and I don't understand! Where does the music come out?Is the box with the rest of the stuff shipped seperately?Also, should I just hire someone to come out and help me because I really must have misunderstood how this works.
I got this because it was available at a good price, and I needed a spare USB drive.Pros: Pretty slim, I'm told it can be used as a Memory Stick (not a benefit for me), has a clip to hold it in one's shirt pocket. Capacity is large enough to be useful -- I have a Knoppix boot image on mine, plus other miscellaneous files.Cons: Cap and case are just a press fit (no detents that I can see), and will stop retaining the card someday. No place to hold the cap while the unit is in the USB slot. The activity LED is small and not as bright as some others (e.g. Lexar). No keychain attachment point, although I don't use those anyway.So...a good idea, the package is nice in some ways, and the memory stick compatibility will be useful to some people. Three-and-a-half stars.
This is a good review. It prints faster than I thought and the ink comes in packs at Walmart and are pretty cheap. All and All, this is a better lexmark model.
When looking for a camera recently, I am a little embarassed to say I spent well in excess of 120 hours reviewing the different cameras out there. I narrowed it down to this one and the Fuji s6000. This one won because of it's size. I have not been disappointed! It takes beautiful pictures and is easy to carry in my purse. It does have some red eye, but I try not to use the flash too much. It comes on and is ready to use super fast, which is a plus. The battery life is great too. I took it for a weekend to Disneyworld and it lasted all weekend, but then needed to be recharged.The design and color are beautiful also. The video quality is great; another plus.I don't think you'll be sorry you bought this camera!
Just as described. No issues with installation. Upgraded from 512mb to 2 gig. Made a huge difference in performance and saved $ over big box.
I have had this unit over a year now and it works great with both the 5D and 5D Mark II cameras. The flash has been highly reliable and I have had no problems at with it. It is a definite improvement over any other Canon flash unit ever made.
I go to work sometimes and turn on the computer and then I realize the iMac G5 was just sleeping. Wow. I never knew a computer with this speed and packed full of features could be so quiet and so sexy. First iMac introduced in 1998 was a message telling people that computing was fun and social. The last iMac design was an icon of the year 2000. This new design is a mature symbol of how the audience has grown with Apple whether you owned one or not. The influence of the brand, design, and technology has come to pinnacle. Okay, maybe not. Apple will continue to reveal technolust items to the world that are ideal for business, creativity, and personal use.I have a PC and used to like surfing more on XP with IE or Firefox. Now, the new OS X versions are very stable and Safari rules. The synching with PDS, phones, and other devices are automatic. No drivers or incompatibility issues. Except Motorola phones for some odd reason (see Apple support forums for furious users).Bluetooth is not as cool as I thought. The Bluetooth stopped responding to the mouse and keyboard and most users have to take this in or send it back to get it replaced. Service places know this but Apple still claims this is not an issue. THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE! Software and firmware wil not fix this. See Apple support forums for this issue.Apple will fix this for free - take two weeks at the Apple store or 10 days with Apple. Not a fun thing to do when you fall in love with the computer. Other users have reported having to buy a corded mouse and keyboard just to use their computer because the Bluetooth shut down and rendered the keyboard and mouse useless.Love and hate relationship with this. Early adopters are once again beta testers for a company. Caveat emptor.
it is a very good printer I give it only 4 star becauce if I want to print more than on page on a row it has long delay between pages, it prints fast
I purchased this router, had no trouble setting it up, and no trouble using it for the first year, during the warranty period. Unfortunately, it stopped suddenly stopped working correctly just a few months after the warranty ended.It was fine while it worked, but I'm not at all impressed by the reliability. Save your money and buy a more reliable router, unless you want to buy a new router every year and a half.
I was amazed at the sound of this box. This is by far, and i've heard just about all of the similar products out there, the best. I had this out in my back yard and the fidelity, power and sound made the neighbors think we were having a party. If you're are looking for an iPod boom box solution, look no further.
We have used this brand for over 49 years. Bought a new oe as the old one (more than 15 years of daily use) is wearing out. The new one arrived on time. Yet to use it.
My wife and I read a bunch of reviews on this camera before we purchsed it. Some people were saying bad things that we didn't even understand. Those people must be professional photographers because this camera is great if you are just a regular joe who wants a camera to take regular high quality pictures with. The image stablizer is amazing; not that we've had to use it yet, but it is nice to have. I can't say anything bad about this camera, good purchase so far.
No more harsh shadows with this diffuser. It gives a similar effect to studio lighting with flash heads and umbrellas. Excellent accessory for the price.
Haven't even received them yet but Amazon had these for under sixty dollars. The next day they were back to the normal price. Noboby is selling these sub one forty. Seemed too good to be true. I will update when they arrive. Did anyone else get this price?
I mounted my Energy Take 5 Classic Home Theater Speakers to the walls with these mounts, and they look great. Plenty of mounting options are available with these mounts, and I did not have any trouble getting them to work with my speakers. Because of the all the options, they provide you with many more screws than you need, but I did not have any problems sorting them out and finding the specific ones I needed for the job.
this is the 6th sl-16005 case i have bought. as usual this one is of the same high quality as the 1st one. would recommend this product to all.
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!
The speaker wire works very well with my speakers. It's strong & helps the power of the speakers to come through in the sound.
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!
This printer EATS ink - especially since I seem to have to clean the heads every time I use it. It also feeds the paper crooked to the pictures aren't square with the edges. I won't buy another Epson printer.
I use this on my POD 2.0 to run right and left outputs into two channels on my PA or Tascam input device for Garageband. Your sound is only as good as your weakest piece of equipment and using these my set up sounds the way I want it to.Good cables
I have a little story to tell about my Sony Camera. I was on vacation with my family in Tucson, Arizona. We had gone climbing up some of the foothills, a place called Gates pass. While enjoying taking pictures, I released my camera thinking that it was attached to my wrist, to my amazement I looked down to see it bouncing down the side of a cliff, 25 ft down. I was almost in tears; this was the first time I really got to use my new camera since I got it as a present form my husband for Christmas. This was Christmas evening. Well my brother and husband climb down to retrieve my camera, it was missing is LCD Screen protector, and it now has a few new beauty marks, but to my amazement, it worked. They found the screen proctor, and it isn't even scratched. I got to use my camera and have not had one problem. My Sony took great pictures of the sun setting that night. I have enjoyed my Sony H5 and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys taking pictures. Personally I love my Sony Cyber-shot H-5
I have had the Sony MDR-EX71SL previously which run for about $29 or so to compare these with as they were most similiar in quality and price. The v-moda produces a much lounder sound but seems otherwise quite equivalent in sound quality (note: I am not an audiophile but only a casual listener).The Sony's came with a nice extension cord of 1m which I think is a good deal. It also came with a hard protective case for portability. The v-moda has some sort of wrap stick to wrap the cord around which impresses me to be fairly useless since the cord isn't very long to begin with. The case was also useful for storing the extra sized fittings supplied in the box, something which will most likely get lost for the v-moda without that case.Another thing I never thought i would miss much is the one cord for the right ear to be longer than the other for the Sony. The v-moda right/left pieces are of equivalent length and when they are worn hang out in the way when I'm doing typing when at work at the computer. Slinging the longer one around ones neck prevents them from being in the way, so that's something I miss.The Sony also seemes to block out the sound slightly more than the v-moda. This could be due to the different kind of rubber and slightly more elongated earpiece.The v-moda are also pricer than the sony. However, the reason I got a new pair was because the sony's cord eventually started to fall apart because of poor plastic. I would still say that the Sony otherwise struck me as a better built product with packaging etc. I'm still going to give the v-moda 4 stars because of the sound quality and overall feel when it's in my ear, which is neglible and easily forgotten.
this unit has superb sound and video quality.The supplied ear buds are just fine and you don't need to buy anything else. The sound volume can be adjusted to this side of blowing your brains out.... yeah, with deep bass!~Software suck big time along with the instructions.Ignore the software and manual and just play with the unit until you discover how it works. Chinese to English translation by a software engineer is about bad as it can get. I don;t know why they don't spend a few bucks and hire some English person to go over the manual after the translation.They got the software from the net FREE that's included on the cd disc installation. It's not made for an average person and I guarantee that you don't know what to do with it. The player software did not install and can not be found or any way to install where you could convert video to their format. All you have is a bunch of tools that's useful for programmers and make no sense to any of us. Even so, their conversion section is crippled and the video conversion plays 90 degree offset. I have no idea what was the reason for this. Your video plays sideways! It's soooo idiotic this software that I removed it immediately.Still trying to find something else to do the convertion, but no luck so far. None is accepted by the player.Let me say this again; the software for video conversion is sooooo bad and makes no sense at all. It does not convert correctly and there is no help on their site. The entire software is totally idiotic.If you are interested in videos for this player, either find a convertion software that works of buy a ZUNE player. Seems to me that these mfg, including other name brands are going out of their way to have screwy convertion and difficulty to make a simple convertion to video.However....This little unit does everything I need and works flawlessly.... right now.All music plays pristine clear but I haven't been able to add any video with their software. It's nothing but a nightmare to add a simple video.Clearly, this product will not accept video by converting well.I managed to convert with great difficulty some video but I would not recomend it to anyone to go through all that nonesense.Still, it's a hit an miss to download video and am not able to do a good copy that plays. This is not to say that the video is bad, on the contrary, the promo video is just gorgeous, clean, sharp as a razor blade. So, the potential is there to see great video, but how to get there is a mystery. It would have taken a little effort to write a converter or just play WMV files. It's not that big of a deal.Company support is zilch.... nada.They're in China. They really don't speak English and the company is small.There is a meizu forum of sort, where you can see the struggle of people having a hard time with the unit. Mostly video problem. Go find it and read the problems. Then make a decision if you're interested to fight this thing.If you want music and still pictures then it's a good deal.Trasfers are simple drag and drop as mentioned.Screen colors and resolutions are astounding.Don;t let the small size fool you.You can watch movies with great clearity and wall to wall sound... providing it will accept the correct format.Update: a few days later.As much as I like this unit for it's great sound and small frame, I think a Zune would have been better for video and the ease of transfers. I think that's going to happen when the new Zune will be available after October 2007.AS with any Chinese products, the software is really bad. Instructions or manuals are equally bad. For support, don't look to them.You're on your own.I still give 5 stars for the function of the unit and three zeros for the software and user interface... that's worthless.
I purchased my Replay 5080 in late December 2002. Initial setup was a breeze. However, the problems soon started. I was unable to speak to any human in technical support until early Jan. 2003. I think the entire company closed for the holidays. After speaking to multiple support reps, my machine worked for 2 more weeks. The next "glitch" was in the software. They were aware of the problem, but did not have an answer. I shipped the unit back (at MY expense) and received a refurbished unit within 10 days. This unit worked for all of 3 weeks. It froze and no support suggestions could get it running. This time it took a week and multiple calls to get a supervisor to OK the return. (At least they sent an airbill this time to pay for the return). I am still waiting for my 3rd unit. This is their last chance. I would not suggest buying Replay TV until they figure out how to make their units a little more reliable.I feel I know more about fixing this product than some of their tech support staff.
I just installed this memeory upgrade in a Dell Dimension 3000 (went from 512 MB to 2 GB) and am amazed at the difference. Connecting to Google home page went from approx. 9 secs to less than 3.Restart is amazingly fast. No more "page file" warnings. Installation took less than 5 minutes.
but no noise cancellation. I was looking for a high quality headset for gaming and movies and I think I've found the best quality/price ratio with this set. For the money I'm extremely happy with the performance and the only reason I give it 4 stars is because I can hear everything thats going on in the house with them on.The mic is crystal clear and the controls seem to be well made. The over all construction is a little flimsy but not as bad as others I've owned.The ear cups are a little small for my ears but comfy none the less. I can wear them non stop for about 4 hours before they have to come off. Keep in mind my ears are fairly large. So if you're looking for a headset with ear cups to completely cover your ears look elsewhere (unless your ears are tiny).The next time I purchase a headset it will be something very similar to these if this model is no longer available.
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
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.
I got this laptop 7 or 8 years ago. I'm just now looking to replace it and that it how I stumbled I came upon these reviews.Maybe I've been very lucky, but I'd have to say that this laptop has done it's job very well. For starters, I needed something cheap (~$750, as I recall) that could primarily perform basic tasks. No probs there. And no others for the last 8 years, with the exception that the battery did die on my a few years ago. That's a bummer, but, I think, a common problem not limited to Gateway.Now, the power connection or the AC adapter itself is having problems and sometimes it goes on an extended jag of giving me pop up msgs that I need to reconnect the AC because the battery is about dead. Also, one of the keyboard letters got stuck at a weird angle and I popped it off trying to fix it. That'll never go back on. Along with everything else, screen technology has improved greatly so my screen looks pretty dull compared to newer machines.Still, we are talking about a very old laptop, here. If my next one gives me anywhere near this level of service I'll be a very happy man.
I've never had luck with the MP3 FM transmitters and this one is no different. However, my car still has a cassette player which I use a cassette adapter so using that with this works perfectly. So basically I am using the TuneBase as a stand, line out and charger. I bought it from someone who didn't like it, so for the $35 I paid, I would say it's worth it for this purpose. It might be worth $50 for anyone wanting a new one, but I would say not worth the $80 MSRP.
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 choose this over the other $39.99 Sony EB case option because I wanted something in a black color, the addition of the ac adapter case (which can store the cord, sony bluetooth mouse, and a sony usb memory card reader together), and that it was listed for significantly cheaper than the other vaio case.Length and width its pretty snug. The height/thickness of the case makes it feel slightly loose, but it's not that significantly loose that it bothers me. If anything, substituting some thin foam inserts within the case can add to greater protection and a snug fit.Like other reviewers, you'll need to get another carrying case or backpack for the protection your notebook needs!
I live on a second floor in a duplex and I could never see who was at my door downstairs. I have also had some recent vandalism problems, and people and children in the neighborhood tend to wander behind my house often. I had an electrician install the camera over the front door (only because I had to have an outlet installed nearby). I aimed the camera so it will detect anyone at my door or walking alongside my home to the back yard. I keep it on standby mode, so if anyone walks up to my door or into the back yard, it beeps continuously and the monitor turns on. It works whenever a human is in that area, it has not gone off because of an animal, wind, etc. so I know that if it beeps, someone is outside.The first night I installed it, it went off at 1am. A minute later, it beeped again and I saw a man leaving my yard on the monitor. It was dark out, but the monitor is decent enough in night mode that I could see what the man was wearing on the monitor. I called 911. The police came to my house in 15 minutes, and they had already found the person who went behind my home because of the description I gave them on the phone.I love the different settings, so if I hear a noise outside, I can just turn it on and see or listen to find out if anyone is around. The monitor itself gets a pretty clear signal, even sound is good. My monitor is not near my wireless router so I have not experienced interference. I do wish it had a slightly larger range, but that is not a problem. Overall, I recommend this product. I am considering getting a second camera for the back of my house.
I purchased this product as a back up battery for my camera and is working as expected. I am satisfied with this pruchase
on your camera. I've been very happy with my purchase of Camera Armor for my Nikon D40, it really does do what it claims.Pros:Fits like a glove when it's used for the camera it's designed forOnly adds a small amount of mass to the camera and gives access to all the buttonsSeems pretty durable and protects the camera wellCons:Price, it's worth it but $35-$50 for a silicone shield is a bit steepIt gives access to all the buttons but it makes some difficult to use, trimming it fixed that
While it does not regulate voltage for use with older strobes it works very well with modern strobes. It also works with any camera with a hot shoe mount. It is not brand specific.If you need to add a Sync terminal to a camera that does not have one built in, this device is money well spent.
We bought several of these for use at a university and have been very happy with them. Low cost, no AC adaptor to keep track of and cables that stay attached to the unit all combine to make this a very good device for our purposes. It DOES work in color just fine. I would buy several more if I could find them.
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!
Do not buy with use for yeti blue - it showed up as a suggested add-on. Yet, there is no easy way to attach. More money thrown down the drain.
This is a must for any alarm system. Just the shock sensor alone won't give much protection. This way if someone is too nosy around your car it will do a few warning beeps and if they stay there the full alarm will go off.But it has to be adjusted correctly!Two things to remember when adjusting:1. It takes 20-30 seconds to fully arm and expand the radar circle. So don't just arm and step right up to the car, wait until it's fully armed and then test the sensitivity.2. After the warning has been triggered a few times, most DEI alarm systems lower the sensitivity to prevent false alarms. This makes adjusting nearly impossible. To "reset" the sensitivity, just turn the ignition on and off after every time you adjust the sensor.Just keep those two things in mind because they're not mentioned in the manual. Other than that just follow the manual and you'll be good.
I bought this filter because of an article in outdoor photography magazine. I never used a UV filter before, I was hesitant to purchase such an expensive filter. It got good reviews from other people and I was going on a big backpacking trip through the alps, so I decided to purchase this filter. All I can say is that I got the best pictures I ever taken. The colors popped. It helped with the snow capped mountains and bright blue skys, but it also made the colors pop of a picture of a river in a dense forest during a rain storm. It was the filter that helped capture these beautiful pictures. No more grey blah pictures. Thanks B+W!!!
This headset is great, the sound reproduction makes you feel you are listening your music at home in your home theater. The only problem with this is that mine stopped working after two weeks. I contacted UE by e-mail, voice mail and multiple calls and still have not hear from them. The company does not stand behind their products even thought they offer a 2 year warranty, that of course if you can get hold of them first. After the incident I bought the shure E3c and I am more than happy with them. If you could look somewhere else, eg Shure, V-Moda, Bose etc. go with them and avoid the ultimate ears as customer service and warranty is bad.
Really cheap and helpful. It works! No se puede pedir m&aacute;s, un cable barato y de buena calidad. Trabaja muy bien.
Makes absolute perfect sense, I bought 5 and connected stuff that didn't even need connecting, like the fish tank to the kettle.FTR: I've now taken two jobs and sold the house and car so I can save up and buy more.
I ordered these as replacements for my iPod. They're extremely comfortable and have a good sound to them. The thing I didn't like is that they're a little bulky and stick out a ways, so you can't lean on anything wearing them. They also don't stay pressed against my ear very well. Overall-these are ideal for around the house or in the car.
Been using these strippers for a few months now. Clean cuts on the Teflon insulation of the #30 wire I am stripping. Nice feature of a catch that keeps the pliers closed while in the tool box. No nicks in the cutting edges and allows for more tools in the drawer. Quality tool with a ergo grip!
I recently got a new laptop that has bluetooth capability, so I was excited about the prospect about getting a nice bluetooth mouse to work with it. I'm new to bluetooth and I have to say that after this experience, I'm not anxious to use it again.First it took me a long time to figure out how to get it set up. The instructions really weren't sufficient to do that unless you already knew how to set up other bluetooth devices. I finally figured it out, paired the mouse with my computer, and used the mouse for about an hour. It worked ok, but the sensitivity was made it difficult to use. It has two sensitivity settings, and for me, one setting made it WAY too sensitive (with the slightest twitch of the mouse sending the cursor flying across the screen), and the other setting was way too insensitive (required big mouse movements to make it move at all). The really annoying thing though was that it seemed to have a mind of its own as far as switching between these two equally bad settings.The real problem though came after I left my laptop on for a few hours. I was installing some software on my new laptop, and so I left everything on. When I came back, the mouse was completely inoperable. I tried everything. Turning the mouse on and off, re-pairing it to the computer, made sure the batteries were re-charged, using the usb cable, etc. No dice. The mouse is just dead.I will attempt to return this and buy a different product. I wish I had read the reviews here before buying it. Buyer beware!
I am very pleased with this camera. I bought it to replace my broken canon S50. It is just as easy to use, and that is why I wanted another canon.This camera takes great pictures. Colors are vibrant.I was concerned that it would not have good battery life because of the AA instead of a lithium pack. So far I am impressed with how many pictures it takes with my old 1600mah (over 100). I use the viewfinder except when my kids want to see every picture.Zoom is awesome. I took a picture from over 200ft away and could see detail in the blades of grass.The camera is big and heavy compared to the pocket ones but it is worth it for the added zoom and quality.Video mode is fun to use. I don't think I will ever get out my camcorder again.I am very pleased with this camera and have already recommended to some family members.
I gave it 4 stars at first but have since carefully watched my printouts and every single one has smeared..and that's just with the black ink. I refuse to try the colored after this. I guess you get what you pay for.
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
Good stylus that includes an ink pen for use with the Treo line. Makes it convenient to also have an ink pen with your phone (although it is a bit small for people with large hands).
I have another stylus that I use regularly but wanted a back up so I bought this one .I was looking forward to having the ability to use a pen as well and thought this would be well suited.Well- it works and it looks fine BUT(and I don't know what the designers were thinking-or NOT thinking) in that when you take the cap off to use the pen end, there is no way to put cap on stylus end (like a regular type of pen would have the ability to do). What will end up happening is that you will have to place it on table, pocket ....somewhere other than where it is easily 'find-able' or won't roll away....and if you are in a situation where you are standing and taking notes or walking around or having to move from seat to another place....you WILL lose the cap, which contains the stylus end of the device....so you are left w/ just a ball point pen w/ no lid....dumb design.
This headset is barely worth the $4.12 I paid for it given the fact that the boom arm broke off the second I tried to adjust it. The quality of materials is extremely poor. The headset I recieved from Happy Cellular doesn't look like the one pictured and instead is branded with Verizon stickers that have fallen off as well. The word Plantronics is nowhere to be found on this product. If you are the kind of person who buys a UHF antenna at Radio Shack that looks like a cheap plastic dish because it looks cool, then this is the headset for you. If you expect a quality product from a company such as Plantronics, then this is NOT for you. But then, what do you expect for $5.
I have a Dell Latitude c400, which only has 1 USB port. I have a lot of USB &quot;stuff&quot; and I guess it must have been all that wear and tear of un/plugging things everyday. The port started to wiggle, and then one day, it just stopped working. I called Dell, which helped me run all these diagnostics and they said the port was &quot;working.&quot; Um, no, it wasn't. So, I decided to go AROUND the problem. I also had the PCcard slot which I wasn't using, so I bought this &quot;Addonics Cardbus To USB 2.0 Controllerwith 2 USB 2.0 ports.&quot; I literally put the card in, and once my laptop said &quot;found new hardware,&quot; within seconds I could use my USB printer again. I don't need the power adaptor for most things like my printer which is separately powered, or the USB mouse, which requires very little power. But it's good to have anyways. Great product.
The product sound very good and the features like the preamp and usb port are very important
Just got this mouse a few days ago. Installed as directed, putting in software first (although it would still work without the software, but can't adjust the settings), then plugged in the receiver after installing the battery (included!) in the mouse. Connection was immediate, and I can still control the pointer almost 10 ft away.I discovered that it was a little bit more picky on surfaces than my old mouse. On even slightly reflective (glossy) surfaces it would have a problem tracking. No big deal, I expect that from any optical mouse anyway so I just have to use a mouse pad.Like any new mouse, it would take a couple of days to get used to the shape, and the click-feel of the buttons. Rolling wheel is very smooth, not the notchy type scrolling you get from cheaper mice. The magnifier button on the side is very new to me, so it took a couple of practice clicks with the thumb to make it work every time. Four-way scrolling is great!Still have to see how long the battery lasts, I do dilligently return the receiver to the bottom of the mouse after the day's use for my notebook so I would expect long battery life.The receiver, like anything sticking out of a notebook's USB port (flash drive etc.) would be at risk of being jarred while moving the notebook, possibly resulting in a broken receiver/USB port. Just use extra caution and be aware of it's presence.
Umm... I don't know anything about headphones. I know that IPOD earbuds suck, and these are 100 times better. Decent length cord and sounds great.
Would work great if laptop was kept in one location. It's too small, flimsy, and hard to use for mobile or laptop use.
The memory installed easily and worked great right out of the box. My computer used to take 45 minutes to boot up and run any pre-tests. Now it fires up in minutes.
After only a few weeks of owning this card, the plastic connecting the thicker black radio portion of the card cracked where it meets with the metal Type I portion of the card. This resulted in the card being useless and only receiving a singnal after wiggling the head of the card. Even before the head started to crack, the card had very poor connectivity. Keep in mind this card is also a lot longer than most of the other compact flash WiFi cards out there, and that the issue of it breaking is very common.
Sharp EL-2630PIII Deluxe Heavy Duty Color Printing Calculator with Clock and CalendarI have used this brand and model/type for years and find them reliable for office work. The hold up to use and the key locations are efficient.
For the money I was surprised how well it works and sounds. It's not a JBL or JL audio but would like to compare side by side.It was smaller then listed. I needed a 4" or 4.5" and this dropped into the hole and fit well.
The fan works excellent, keeps my laptop cool, It's a good product for the money!!... So, don't think too much to buy it!!
Very comfortable, very good sound quality, and better ventilation than other headphones of similar quality so your ears don't get as hot.
I was awoken at 3AM by my powered speakers being turned off and on every 30 secs with an abrupt bang. My receiver and components were going crazy turning on and off. I could hear the Monster switching inside of it. The only way to control this was turning off the monster power. Pretty expensive component for just regulating power surges. Now it's done. Replaced with an APC AV H15 power conditioner and everything works fine again. 12 inputs as well!Seriously shouldn't the Monster work longer then your other components that have working parts?Do not buy unless you plan on replacing it in a few short years.
works great. I train for triathlon's and use it running all the time. I just use different head sets then the one's provided with the shuffle.
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.
I've tried about four different earphones to use while running. Most of them pop right out of my ears. I finally settled on a set that wrapped around the ears, but I still had to secure them to my head by wearing a bandanna over them. I bought the Sony MDR-A35G headphones based on another runner's review here -- and I have to say thanks to that runner. These headphones are excellent! They stay put, offer reasonably good sound, and are relatively inexpensive. I run 5-7 miles a day, both on a treadmill and on the road, and music is a crucial part of the experience (especially on the treadmill). It's nice to be able to put on a set of headphones and not think about them while I'm running. By the way, you can still wear a bandanna for sweat control with these headphones -- you just have to put it on under the phones. Great choice for runners!
The box should take 3 pieces, 2 toner cartridges and 1 waste toner.Ask to the seller.
I've taken it everywhere with me this summer, from boating, to parties at night, to hawaii and it has performed like magic! Great size, fast processing speed, INCREDIBLE photos!
This product caused my iPod to freeze up after minutes of use everytime it was used. I am returning it for a refund.
This thing was so cheap that the batteries wouldn't stay in it (even with the door closed) and so the music would only play in short (I mean 1/2 second) bursts. Clearly I had been sent a product that had already been returned by someone else -- what a waste of my time -- my kid was in tears. When will companies stop trying to rip people off by trying to pass off obviously shoddy products that have already been deemed defective by someone else to a new consumer. This is my first and believe me my *last* experience with this vendor and this product.
It was a great purchase a long time a go. I used it for my summer vacations and worked great.
So I ordered this battery to replace my old one that wasn't take a charge. sadly, it turned out not to be the battery, but the adapter or whatever it's called. This battery does last about 3 1/3 hours, which is MUCH longer than my old one, so it wasn't a waste. I recommend it.
I picked up the Power Bright 900 inverter last week in advance of Hurricane Sandy. My basement floods and I wanted something simple to run the sump pump if the power failed. The power did fail, but fortunately my basement didn't flood. However, what I wound up with instead was almost worse...a house full of bored kids and dead electronics. I was able to hook the inverter up to my car with no problem whatsoever. Within a few minutes ipads, DS's, and laptops were charging. It ran all day without killing my car battery (albeit I did turn it on here and there to keep it charged) or overheating. I can't say anything dramatic like it saved my house, but it perhaps did save a little bit of my sanity. Not really a replacement for a full generator, but in a pinch it gets the job done.
I like the telescope. We have been having a great time learning about the heavens! My only complaint is that the instructions could have been a little clearer. Pictures showed little detail and if you know nothing about telescopes, they don't explain in great detail how to move the telescope around. A little trial and error and we now have it figured out! I don't know why companies work so hard to make a good product and then skimp on assembly instructions and details about how to use the product. Spend an extra $1 per unit in putting together a quality installation and use guide and save people some heartache;)Would have been 5 stars if better instructions.
This charger is more compact than the original Sony one that came with the camera, This seems to charge more rapidly than the OEM charger.
Im a audio freak with a somewhat of a budget... This card is the bomb! Very price friendly for the range of &quot;customablilty&quot;. Fast and easy installation, User Friendly software. I have it hooked to my Pioneer receiver/amp with two surrounds to the right and left and a 10&quot; sub on the floor.. It rocks. Excellent for both mp3's and game playing. I cant say enough about it.. I looked at the Sound blaster platnium and really liked the &quot;live drive&quot; option, but I couldnt see paying an extra 100 bones for it.. Im very happy with the x-gamer!
I bought one of these and the sound was great, everything seemed great. Then after a few weeks of infrequent use the screen just went dead and a line went across the bottom of the screen. It played music fine I just wasn't able to tell what song I was playing. I e-mailed their customer support which promised a response within 24 hours. Two weeks later and still no reply. It is a good thing Costco is so good at taking returns. The return desk at Costco mentioned to me that they had many of these returned for the same problem.
Exactly what I was looking for. I was sort of hesitant at first because of the extremely low price but performed exactly as needed to hook my computer up to my TV. Great Video and Audio through it. I took a look at Walmart and they were WAAAAAY too expensive. This is the way to go!
The HP 7550 is an excellent inkjet type printer. I've owned and used one for about 10 years and never had any problems with it. Photo output is excellent. Paper positioning is so precise that you can print an image multiple times on the same sheet of paper and it is virtually undetectable. I gave this printer 5 stars. It is an excellent printer. I give the manufacturer 1/2 star because HERE'S THE BAD PART FOLKS, Hewlett-Packard has chosen to not support this machine for Windows 7. They are literally throwing this machine away. If you use Windows 7 or plan to upgrade to Windows 7 anytime soon, then you do not want to buy an HP 7550 Photosmart inkjet printer. The drivers HP recommends for this machine in Windows 7 are intended for use with the HP Deskjet 5550 - a far less capable machine. With these drivers, print speed has become painfully slow and access to all the HP 7550's great features just isn't there. Shame on you Hewlett-Packard! It's all about money ya' know.
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.
I've used this pressure cooker twice already and I must say, it is a good product. Very reliable! Cooked my Mung beans in less than 4 minutes! Love it! Don't think twice! Go ahead and buy it...It's worth the price!
I bought this camera after owning the original film rebel and then a Canon Powershot s50. I have been in love with this camera since it came out of the box. It is the perfect size for my small hands, but still feels solid and sturdy. It is very fast, takes wonderful photos and is very easy to use. I was on the fence between this camera and a comparable nikon model. I'm so glad that I stuck with Canon.I have an online business and spend a lot of time photographing my items. Owning this camera has taken the process from something I dread to something that I genuinely look forward to. Thank you Canon!
...and in comparison this is a cheap collimator.Out of the box the collimator made viewing through my 12" Dobsonian worse than just aligning the optics by eye. There are no instructions mentioning you'll need to align the unit nor how to perform such an alignment. Once I did align the collimator, it did't hold alignment from one use to the next.After being turned on for more than a minute or two the laser point would fade out completely. I purchased new batteries and tried to change the batteries in the unit that were installed when I received it but they would not come out. After a little coaxing the first two of three batteries slid out but the third battery would not slide out. Two hours of work finally got the third battery removed but the collimator was almost destroyed in the process.In all, I did not get a single good collimation out of this junk before it was trash.If you spent your hard earned money on a good scope don't short-change yourself with a mediocre collimation tool like this.
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 am very satisfied with the panasonic replacement battery that I bought recently. I highly recommend it. It was reasonably priced and good quality.
I have been pleasantly surprised by this GPS. I expected a great product, but this is even better than I expected. The item arrived quickly and was exactly as advertised.
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 have been researching headphones for the last 2 months. I spoke with people I knew and read a ton of reviews online. I was willing to spend upto $300. Looked at the Bose QC 15, which is a great product and is actually more comfortable to use for long hours. The Audio Technia has great sound quality and very good sound cancellation. I like the fact that you can listen to music with the noise cancellation turned-off.I highly recommend this product.
Nice headphones but the receiver keeps losing the connection to the TV. At first I was unable to get any channel to tune in on the first TV I tried. Moved to a different TV and was able to tune in. After 3 minutes the receiver dropped the connection with the TV. I had to unplug and replug in the headphone jack to re-establish the connection. After 3 minutes, it happened again. After numerous attempts to move the receiver it kept losing the connection every 3 minutes or so. I have returned the set and will be ordering a set of headphones with a long wire instead.
I need a USB speaker(s) to travel with to play games and listen to movies in hotels...I also use my XPS 1210 at home to game, as usual the speakers are really bad. Fits nicely in my small travel bag with the 1210.This was great, plenty of volumne, easy just plug it in. I would buy another one today if this one died...JimAlabama
I work as a sales associate at an office supply store. I had a chance to demo this model recently; and all I have to say about it is &quot;Wow&quot;. My expectation for comfort was exceeded, thanks to the carefully executed ergonomic design. The optical technology used in this mouse allows for more precise cursor movement. And I just love that I can scroll left &amp; right.
I'm writing this because after 8 years my pair of v700 are finally starting to fritz. The right ear does not play anymore and as frustrating as it is I cant be too upset. When I bought these they cost the o.g. price and were $180. Well needless to say I never had any problems with them ever. The sound was nasty, bass deep and they killed anythin I ever played. I loved plugging these in and bangin. Unfortunately after 8 years of use they finally started to go, I am not dissapointed at all, these are the greatest headphones I've ever owned and am looking to get my second pair. There may be better, i mean "newer" headphones out there but at this price?!? geez, i'd get two pairs of these before any crappy skull candy's or something.
My own experience is that I can echo, without reservation, all of the favourable comments previously expressed by others here. Also as mentioned by others, a phono jack would be a welcome feature. The only minor bump-in-the-road that I encountered is that, for some reason, the remote control for my Dish Network setup also seems to control the Sherwood Stereo Receiver. I turn on my TV and when I use the TV remote to adjust the volume - the Stereo (which is located in the same room) mysteriously turns on. It was amusing at first, but has become something of a bother... but honestly one that I can live with considering my satisfaction with the Sherwood Receiver. At present, using with garden-variety bookshelf speakers (looking forward to upgrading) with DVD player, tape deck & simply as a radio receiver - and the sound quality is awesome. On balance, this product probably merits a 5-Star review without those minor (remote control, phono jack) considerations.
The weight of the camera does not go away, but it sure makes it easier to carry for a longer period of time. Considering the price of my DSLR and lens, the strap is very cheap and worth having it.
I tried two of these from two different vendors and both had flaky power connectors at the enclosure causing power to cycle on and off with just a slight movement of the power cord. Totally unusable. I RMA'd both and went with a Thermaltake BlackX Docking station and it's working fine.
Not an audiofile but these sound great! they leak sound like crazy though. Perfect for at home listening but not really the best for listening out and about.
I find these headphones great for working out. The sound is fine and the fit is great. The problem is that the wire to the ear pieces eventually loosens or breaks inside and you lose sound to one of the ear pieces. I too would pay a little more for increased durability. How do we get Sony to read these reviews???
As we all know, Bose products are expensive. I will pay the extra amount because I want the best possible sound within a price range which is not exorbitant.Bose products which I have purchased are the following: a wave radio with the CD feature. two sets of headphones. and a surround sound system. Furthermore, the Bose system in the car I purchased was very instrumental in that purchase. In other words, I have been a loyal and satisfied Bose customer.When I moved into a condo, I wanted a surround sound system that was compact yet provided an in-theater sound. Without hesitation, I visited the Bose website and read about the 321 GS Series. It met my needs perfectly, and it was a Bose product. I thought I was set. Wrong!!I have owned this system for a little over a year now, and it has been relegated to a sound sytem for my other CD and DVD players. Nearly all the CD's and DVD's that I try to play on it, will not play. If you buy one get used to seeing "Format Not Supported" across the screen. (I hope this does not become Bose's new motto) Also, the sound system will go bad from time to time, and must be disconnected and reconnected to get it to perform properly.This is not a Bose product which I would recommend. It is terrible. If I had to do it over again I would definitely go in a different direction.Bose has great products, but this "ain't" one of them.
This camera on paper looks great; a solid build, optical zoom and a 2.0 megapixel resolution all at a cheap price. It sounds great. Unfortunately my tests at using it indoors produced poor results. The pictures (on any detail setting) suggested that they were taken using a 256 colour mode or worse. Images were grainy and transition between similar colours gave an unnacceptable pixelated effect. This camera was supposed to be an upgrade for a Creative Labs PC-600 1.3 megapixel camera. Comparing the pictures showed that I should have stuck with what I already had.
I bought this LINKSYS Wireless Adapter against my better judgment, knowing that two other LINKSYS items I had purchased prematurely failed. Well, this one (supposedly new) did not even work straight out of the box. Three strikes and you're out! NO MORE LINKSYS anything for me!! I went with another cheaper brand that works like a champ!
This is exactly what I needed. It is being used for a non sony product. If you are looking for something that has dual voltage selection this would be the way to go. I am using it for a Uniden digital scanner. The Uniden price for their DC adapter is kind of pricy....!
The Basic Indoor Antenna is just that; basic, it is not attractive to the eyes, it does not have an electrical connection for so-called enhancement performance, it is an old fashion antennae and it works well.I have it connected to my USB Avertv computer tuner and it works as well or better than the more expensive enhanced antennae that I had bought. And it out performed a useless "Paper Thin Leaf Indoor HDTV Antenna" that did not work well with any television.My recommendation is to purchase this "Basic Indoor Antenna" before buying a more expensive antenna, and if it does not work you have lost very little and if it works you have saved the price of two to three months of cable service trying to find an indoor antenna that works well.
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.
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.
Purchased this item for a client who was hard of hearing and did not want to disturb his wife during evening viewing. He had another set in his office and the three channel slection worked great with the other pair being in range of the first pair, no cross talk. Good product for the price and no call backs from the client. Comfortable pads that keep out unwanted noise and keep in sound to not disturb others. Volume control and tuner on headset, would recommend. A+ product. RCA and Mini jack adaptors so you should be able to connect just about anything to this headset. TV, Ipod, Iphone...ect. our range was 25' through a wall with no problems with reception.
I have had a Presto for over 50 years and would not think of having any other brand. I used it shortly after it arrived and can say it performed as well as my older model.
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.
The RC-1 works great with my 5D and XTi. A good investment for tripod shooting!
If you need batteries for your phone. This is a good place to check out what you need. Good prices
I got these speakers for Christmas and I have been waiting awhile to do this review. I don't know what to say except the speakers sound great. No tech stuff just good sound. I have two and one sets too but these speakers are perfect for a desk top set up. No use spending more money on a more expensive set. These speakers get everything written on the recording. REC
a really great little printer. This printer replaced another Canon that I had had for about three years. The printhead finally went out on that one, and if you have ever replaced a printhead, you know that they are expensive, and sometimes the new one doesn't last very long.I have had this printer for about a year now, and I paid about $10.00 more for it than the cost of a new printhead, so it is a great value. This printer takes 9 different camera cards and has a small display that you can look at your pictures in prior to printing, without having to go to the computer.The output, no matter what you are printing, is excellent. I am sitting here looking at a photo calendar I printed for 2009, and it looks like it was done in a lab. It just prints really, really good photos.The printer takes 2 multi-color ink cartridges, one being a standard tri-color cartridge and the other a tri-color photo cartridge. They each cost about $25.00. At this point, I have spent enough on ink to buy another printer or two. Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?The printer software will try to tell me the ink cartridge is nearly empty way prematurely. Like, I will have 3-6 weeks of ink left when it starts to nag me to change the ink. When I first got the printer, I bought that once. I thought the ink cartridge that came with the printer started out low. Nope, next time around, same thing. Now, I just ignore the warning and wait until I can see for myself a degradation in printing output. This is my only dislike for this printer, and why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.The footprint of the printer is kind of wide, kind of tall, but not very deep. Mine doesn't take up much room on a standard printer stand. It is a reasonably attractive printer.
I have been a subscriber to Netflix for several years and finally purchased a blueray player that enables me to stream movies to my tv. The Trendnet adapter finally allowed me to do this. The product comes with a disc that enables easy installation of the drivers needed. Now my movie watching has been more enjoyable.Disclaimer:(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.)
After less than 2 months, the clip separated from the holster while I was traveling. The 2 pieces appear to only be glued together. The clip is very rusty and now the holster is useless. I guess you get what you pay for.
I was in the market for a cheap router solution. The two I picked were the this router and the DLink DI-604. I had trouble setting up w/ both routers, but in the end, I kept the DLink b/c they have support 24/7, where as the Linksys support is only 8-5 PST M-F. Of course, I was setting up the network on the weekend/at night, so DLink was easily the winner here. The Linksys router is less, but in my mind the 24/7 support is worth the extra money.I agree w/ the review from "An electronics fan from Honolulu, HI USA", who said that no cat-5 cable was included. Shima-tech-services claim that the router comes w/ all the cables. Who do you believe?
Easy to set up and to use. Worked very well on a cross country trip as well as at home in the District of Columbia. It kept my iPhone (old version, not 3G) charged and the music playing. Just remember to keep the volume on your iPhone down (around 50%) and adjust the volume to your liking on the car's radio.
I had purchased a 6 Quart and was very happy about the usage and ease of use from the get-go.so I just decide to purhase a 4 Quart one to cook for smaller meal and as an entra set to speed my cooking process when I need two for a meal.This 4 Quart is a bummer from the beginning. First of all, the handle design is much wider in hand-grip area for a female comparing with a 6 Quart, and as a female I can tell you I have relative big hands not those petite ones. ( which I want to ask and wonder WHY is it needed to be that way in the first place if it does not need more pressure or bigger pot than the 6 Quart in size? ). Then, you can not close the lid with ease which is the most important and fundamental part for a Pressure COOKER!!!!! No kidding!I followed their instruction on you have to press down the Opposite end at beginning to close until it get lose after USE.Ok, regarding this point, I have to ask for the following questions1) does it make sense if the 6 quart does not have to have this procedure when I bought it in around January 09, why now this 4 Quart need to do so? why in design, they are essentially the SAME THING? if supposedly this more recent design comparing with what I bought a year ago?2) after we tried to close it about 50 times or more just to see if it would make it loose and easier for daily use, so far we have not able to see it is any easier than the 1st pressure cooker I bought over a year ago, the 6 Quart one in year 2009.Ultimately, I just do not get it as an Engineer myself that if a new product NEEDS CUSTOMER TO WORK AT IT TO MAKE IT SEAL EASILY AND BETTER, it is something wrong about the manufacturing thinking process!!!!!!! After all, Presto is able to make a 6 Quart model I bought a year ago works more smoothly.So, my question is then followed on: What happened to this NEW related model????? for the 4 quart now? Why there is a Green insert to make note to customer that you have to have this special process for a customer to keep working at the lid to make it seal until you use it for sometime?I do not know if they now change the 6 Quart for the handle and lid also like the 4 quart?this is the 2nd replacement I got, I will keep for a few days to see how it works out and may have to return it if it continues to not work out.I am not happy about the changes on the 4 quart one the lid-closure as well as the handle grip change!Li
I have seen this monopod advertised for years but for some reason I passed it up and bought more expensive monopods from other manufacturers. I had always been intrigued about how an "automatic" monopod would work and how it could make the whole process of using it more convenient. I had once bought the SLIK EZ POD -monopod and that turned out to be a total piece of junk and was probably the reason I waited so long to buy the Bogen.When I finally received the 3245 monopod in the mail and tried it out, I had to laugh out loud! Years of wasting time locking, turning, and unlocking monopod legs to both set up and make adjustments just melted away when I saw how this thing worked. Kudos to the design department at Manfrotto for a simple neat design that gets the job done in record time. The 3245 couldn't be simpler. Twist to unlock the lower leg and just pull it down. Then all you have to do is give the bottom leg a quick twist to lock and squeeze the large top button to raise or lower the 3245 upper leg at will at any time. Not only is this unbelievably convenient, but it is super fast and you can change the setting instantly. Of course the 3245 is solidly built (it's a Manfrotto!) and it also comes with a nice round knob to easily mount your favorite monopod head. I recommend the Bogen 3229 monopod head which I have provided a link here. Note that I reviewed this head and only give it an adequate rating for video. It's great, however, for still photography. See my review on it.The 3245 monopod is really quite light and also folds up to a reasonably small package. Its black color makes it less noticeable. If I have any complaints I would wish that it came with a bag. Also, Bogen supplies it with a wrist strap for carrying which I plan to replace with a shoulder strap. These, of course, are minor issues. The bottom line is that most people have no clue what this monopod is all about. I think they would buy it instantly if they only knew what they were missing.Bogen-Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release
Pretty good signal strength and sound. Shuts off after 50 sec--supposed to be after silence but never registered when my Sansa Clip was playing. Makes it non-usable.
Card might be OK, but I wouldn't know because there is no Vista driver available. Stunning price for an old chipset and dated card.
These are extremely well made stands for the money. Air-cushioned, and good wide base. They are not too heavy, and adjust easily and hold weight very well. For the money they are highly recommended!Greg
I bought The Sony Srsm30Whi travel speakers to listen to talk shows and Football games from a XM radio and I have very pleased with the sound coming from the speakers.The light weight speakers can be set up just about anywhere and can be operated by batteries or ac adapter.The sound from the speakers listening to talk radio or ball games is outstanding and the volume control button is easy to use.
We bought this last Christmas. It only worked for 3 months. Have left messages at some number that claims to be the manufacturer but no phone calls were returned. I guess we are out $100.
Hoya made good filter but not the best. When I order any new camera len I purchase anew filter too. High $ lens I use BW filter. This Hoya mult coated filter go with my Nikon 35mm f/1.8 len
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!
The main reason i bought the stereo was for its aux. import plugs, so I can listen to my ipod without using the fuzzy radio transmitters. The iPlug cord itself was pretty worthless; it was flimsy and only had a female connector, which makes no sense as all the mp3 players I've ever seen have female docks also. Since I would have needed to buy another cord anyways, I replaced the iPlug with a thick, $9 cord from radio shack the connects directly from my ipod to the back of the stereo. I would reccomend doing this do get the best sound quality.I love my new stereo and the sound quality is much improved from my stock radio- I couldn't be much happier.
I got mine in fourth grade after a kidney operation. Never ran into any problems until a few years later I somewhat forgot about it and then a long time of not being turned on or charged cause the thing to completely die on me. Got a new battery and it was up and running again. I'm going into tenth grade with the thing and it's been awesome the last six or seven years, which, in technology terms is a long, long time. Need to buy a new screen for the thing because at a family reunion two weeks ago it got stepped on (though it had been sitting on a table and who ever stepped on it forgot to tell me...) so I'm also going to be buying a good case for it (though I've dropped it a bunch of times and it only has a few tiny scrapes on the corners of the paint). Best battery life I've seen on something in a long time. Though, since I got the new battery it seems to have trouble coming back on if it dies completely, so I've been careful with not letting that happen. But, I have an Iphone 3gs and because of this MP3 player, I refuse to use the Ipod on my phone. People laugh at it's clunkiness, I laugh at their IPods non-durability, short battery life, and annoying ITunes store. :)
The sound is good. But to me not astronomically better than on board sound or older sound cards. But it is better nonetheless and it boosts fps and has better audio positioning for games so I am happy since i purchased used at a pretty good price.
i looked through the reviews before i purchased this camera and am overall very happy with my purchase. for the money...it's great. it's not your top of the line, fancy camera - but for the average person who takes pictures on holidays, weddings, vacations, and everyday stuff - it's 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
Installed and works great in my IBM Thinkpad T43p. Dual channel mode was enabled, but speeds defaulted at the PC2 4200 equivalent (not PC2 5300), since that's the hard upper limit in that particular Thinkpad model. Timings were 4-4-4-12 (however, they will be 5-5-5-15 if you run it at the PC2 5300 rated speeds).I also ran Memtest86+ for about an hour with no errors.Highly recommended.
I got it in time, nice, everything is OK - except I see myself in any glass surface like before. For all that I twisted the filter in all position at any 1/8 inch.
I had never heard of BIC before purchasing this subwoofer. I needed a micro size sub as I was fitting it in to an existing cabinet and this had the dimensions i needed. I was a little skeptical because of the low price, but decided to give it a try after reading others positive reviews. Let me just say that I am amazed at the sound and the value of BIC speakers. I am running the sub with three BIC M-60 in-wall speakers as my front left, right, and center channel speakers. They are matched very well. I have a total of less than $250 in to all the speakers combined. I think they sound as good or better than some sets I've heard cost 2 or 3 times more. Do yourself a favor, give BIC America speakers a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
I compared all Palm and Handspring products on the net and in person. I like the color display the best. Even though not all programs are written for the color units, they have a better display on color than b/w. Instead of grey tones on b/w it truly shows b/a and is easier to see. For the price, I thought this was the best deal available. You should definitely get 8 mb RAM if you are going to do much at all with these. Although I really liked the add on modules with the Handspring Visors, I couldn't justify (the price) for their unit. Amazon had the best deal by far on these and I felt more comfortable ordering from them than other companies on the net.
I have been looking for this product for a long time. I am so glad that there was someone on amazon who had it.
This HP "clunkster" has been reliable for the nearly two years since we purchased it. I have had no hardware issues and only repairable software issues which I don't mind fixing myself. It is stable and performs admirably with whatever I try to do. It even works well with memory hogs such as Adobe software packages (ie. Premiere Pro, CS2).The only real issues I had with it were when I had the original factory install (Win XP Home, Norton Antivirus etc). Once I upgraded to XP Pro and loaded my own software, it worked great. It got better once I upgraded its memory to over a gig.Pros:Overall pretty fastStableBright displayNice sound from its speakersDual Layer DVD+RW driveWithstands my abuse (I'm not always gentle with it)HP Support (hours after emailing HP about an issue, I recieved a solution. She kept emailing me until I replied back to give feedback. In that particular case, the solution worked.)Cons:Power hog...battery lasts only 2 hours because its processor wasn't designed for a notebookFan is loud (because it gets too hot)Gets extraordinarily hotSlow spinning HD (4200 RPM)... I use external HDs when I need faster performanceOnly expandable to 2 gig RAM (due to change in industry standard)Overall, this computer is great. I won't get a new PC because of its cons. And despite its size and weight, I still travel with it.If or when I do get a new computer, it will be a Mac.I love my HP**UPDATE April 2009**Upgraded laptop to 2GB RAM & a 250GB WD hard drive. No hardware problems, no dead pixels, touchpad still works, battery life still about 2 hours. Most realiable computer & oldest of my 5 computers.**UPDATE March 2010**Still working great. Battery life just under 2 hours. Will support Windows 7. :)
I used it for just five swings the first time and I quickly saw improvements in my swing! I've used it more since and I really do feel it has helped. My boyfriend has been happy with the improvements he has made as well.It's a simple piece of plastic, but it helps put your body in the correct position at both ends of the swing. People could show me where I was supposed to be holding the club, but until I felt it, I was never going to learn properly. And that is exactly what this product does.Definitely worth it.
This DVD player. It is easy to hook up (3 minutes from the time I opened the box) and it plays cd's, cdr's, cdrw' and most importantly MP3's. As I looked this DVD player over I couldn't help but to think how much the price on DVD players has come down. The only thing that I didn't care for is the size of the player. it is rather wide.So if your looking for a basic DVD player that offers a good picture and sound at at decent price this is it.
Does what it needs to do, and wasn't very expensive. Use it with my PS3 and everything works great!
I have a canon f2 and, with age, I cannot hold it as steady as I would like. I bought a travel tripod, small and light enough to carry easily, but mounting the camera to the tripod was awkward and time consuming. The Sima quick connect solved my problem, and makes it a lot easier to take the kind of pictures a tourist usually takes.
I have a 17.4 inch laptop and this bag holds the laptop snugly and securely. I used this bag during college and it converts to a book bag easily with the built in straps. One can also use it as a saddle bag. I have owned it for years and it never broke. In the draw on the bottom I store my power brick. I also recommend getting a portable surge suppressor that will fit in there like one from trip lite.Tripp Lite TRAVELER Protect It! Surge Protector/Suppressor 2 outlets (2 Transformers) For Laptop Use, Direct Plug-In 1050 Joules
i bought this item in 2009 and it was still working well up until my little niece decided to tear the foam ear cover apart. :Ddefinitely buying this again as a replacement.
This scanner is maybe the best one I ever picked(actually my first) The Canon N670U is the lightest and affordable scanner ever!Pros-Lightweight-Affordable-good quality scans-asy to use-good user interface-ompatible with XPCons-The plastic stand is flimsyAlso, scans are a little slow and images may take up a lot of space, but that is what is expected of most scanners.
Using for a WEP configuration and worked perfectly the first time.
The title of my review speaks for itself; this cord does what it says it will do, and does it 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.
Solid wood, not veneer. Clever design. After reading other reviews, I was prepared for the worst, but assembly was easy. I did use some wood glue on the base joint, which probably improves stability. All parts fit. I would recommend it unless one needs a heavy duty frequent transport between rooms or especially heavy load bearing cart. This one fits in with furniture, supports my laptop and meals, which is why I bought it.
These grills come with the clips and very good quality screws well wortk the money. will buy them again if I needed them.
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 baby shoots great photos with rich, accurate colors, good detail, and it's a pleasure to use. The A20 isn't meant for professionals who need to do lots of manual adjustments - it's perfect for pointing and shooting. You can adjust some settings manually, and there's even a panorama stitching mode, but don't get this camera if you need total control over every shot. Do get it if you want a camera that fits perfectly in your hand (not too big, not too small), has a powerful optical zoom (not like those cheesy digital-only zooms), and takes beautiful photos.You'll DEFINITELY need to plan on getting a bigger CompactFlash card (at least 64MB) and rechargable batteries. This baby drains batteries pretty quickly and you'll find your wallet drained in no time if you only use standard batteries.If you're in the market for a 2MP camera, you should seriously consider the A20. I did the research and couldn't find one in this price range that even came close. I love this camera!
Works the way you expect them to work, which is not true with all binoculars: Good magnification, clear view, in focus, and not necessary to tinker with a bunch of adjustments to get the perfect match for every different user. Not compact, but I didn't expect them to be.
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.
This is a quality product for an unusually low price. If you have component video plus audio connections to make on any device this is the way to go.My cable box did not have an HDMI outlet which would have been my preference but using this cable I am receiving an excellent HD picture and good quality sound from my HDTV. Buy it with confidence.
I agree with the other one star reviewers. This product is junk. I bought it at the end of April. By early November it stopped working completely. Barely 6 months of use. I advise against buying this product.
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.
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...
I was looking for a pair of headphones like these for the longest time. I was having trouble with the solely "in ear" ones that are the most popular form of headphones these days. When I went on longer runs those would just fall out from sweat or wind and it was irritating. These are PERFECT and the cost is unbeatable! They are comfortable and manage to stay on during my entire run! I'm very impressed!
I've a very wide and expensive home video system and audio system. I've a lot of good hifi parts from diferent manufacturers, and this controller has been my worst bought.Not intelligent, not ergonomic, horrible and simple screen, illogical menus... And if you try to use it in dark... you'll be fool trying to activate / desactivate the correct item.
I found this TV an excellent choice. It was very easy to set up and the instructions are nice and clear. Using the HDMI connection let me use just ONE cable for audio and video and was well worth the cost to cut down on clutter. I'm not a big AV maven so I was a bit surprised by all the options you have to adjust the picture quality but the manual explains the choices well.The picture is very sharp especially on DVDs as you would expect. Broadcast quality varies from channel to channel but most HD channels look very good.The design works well too. Having the speakers underneath rather than on the sides saves space and makes the total width very close to the 26" screen. The sound quality is also very good.All in all I am pleased with this purchase.
I went to every store that carried this type of cartridge and no longer was available.So I called Cannon and they recomended amazon.com. Thru you I found who handle this type of problem, They were very accomodating so I ordered the cartridge and received it promptly. You guys are the best. Thank you for your help!
the part that fits into the ds is too long, so it does not connect inside and will not charge the ds. I have a ds lite, as it says it is for, but this is a pile of junk. should of spent more and gotten a better one.
I bought this for my Nikon D50 because it is cheaper than EN-EL3a (the old model). The battery work very well, and if I want to upgrade my DSLR to D90 or higher level, I still can use it. Great product!!!
It is a real shame that more consumers do not 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 expensive, is much better, and you will certainly appreciate the difference in quality.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? When I started doing more serious amateur photography, I tried these consumer films, and I was really disappointed.The solution is Kodak's Royal Gold series. Despite the high speed advantages of Royal Gold 400, it maintains a remarkably small grain size. Thus, you get the best of both worlds -- less graininess and good responsiveness in darker situations. I couldn't recommend a better film selection. Obviously, if you are shooting outdoors, make sure to use Royal Gold 100, but for an all-purpose film, there is not much better than Royal Gold 400.
This optical mouse has accurate tracking. It can track well on surfaces where other optical mice would have failed. The extra buttons make desktop navigation quicker and more convenient. Because this mouse is chorded and does not require batteries, it weighs very light. Although the mouse is sort of bulbous in shape, it fits people with small hands. However, this mice prefers right handers because of the location of the thumb rest and thumb buttons. I think this mouse is ideal for people who do both office work and gaming.
I really was impressed with this product. I thought it looked kinda cheap in the pic but it turned out great. It's an awsome product and I would purchase anything from them.
Very happy with these headphones. At first glance, they look tacky and cheap, but plug it in and you'd be pleasantly surprised by the quality of audio you get out of this set of $25-30 headphones. The sound quality is crisp, the bass hits deep, and its overall a clean, crisp experience. I've watched movies on my computer with these...dare I say they sounded better than my 5.1 speakers?Only downside is there's no volume control for the headphones themselves, but other than that, best bang for the buck headphone set I've ever owned
constant drop outs and just a flimsy service overall. thought at first it seemed alright - but after it kinda retires itself.
The second day I had them a noise started in the left ear. By day three I couldn't wear them because the noise (loud crackeling) persisted. Changing batteries hasn't helped. I haven't had time to return them yet so save yourself a hassle and DON'T buy these!
I originally purchased this CD rack for Big K-mart many year ago. However, I only purchased one because I did not feel the need for more than one. Over the years I purchased a lot more CD, and I wanted to match the CD rack up on opposite side of entertainment stand. Thanks to the world wide web, and websites like Amazon I was able to do so.
If you have &quot;The Print Shop&quot; you really can't get a better paper product than this.
It was not a problem connecting to our wireless network, it worked right away. Quality of pictures is great. Best part is our family members send us albumns to view by email from the Kodak gallery. Now the Kodak gallery is on the picture frame and when they send it we can watch the slideshow from there. Only complaint is the time between pictures when getting them from Kodak gallery is fairly long. It is an absolutely great product and I am extremely happy with it.
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!
Transaction went well, shipping was on time. Wish the cable was black not blue, but that is fine. Would like more info about cables on the site. The prices are all over the map and I cant be sure if I am getting more if I pay more. Overall, v. good.
I've had two or three of these over the years for powering several Mac laptops. While theyhave worked generally OK, I've had REPEATED occurrences of the tips breaking off insidemy computers power port. I was lucky a couple of times and the remaining piece of thetip just fell out, but a couple of other times I had to replace the DC-in card (not cheap) sincethe broken tip was lodged in there. I've never had that happen with an EOM charger fromApple, though their units have problems of their own (mostly weak, arcing-prone cables)So, from my perspective, the potential (initial) savings was completely obliterated once thetips broke off. I'm not a fan and would not buy another iGo product.By the way, the breakage was not due to abuse. The very ends of these tips just seem toweaken over time. Whether that's due to repeated heating and cooling cycles, or just baddesign or manufacture, I don't know.
Do NOT pay for one of those expensive antennas! Do not believe the hype - this antenna is PRICED GREAT and works just as good as one of the pricer ones! This is my second one; bought one for my daughter's apartment, when I realized how well it worked for me! Hooked up at her apartment within minutes, and viola!, instant high-def local channels....FOR FREE!!!
I am actually writing this at work while using my Stealth Switch! I wanted something that would allow me to quickly hide applications and this is it! Super easy to install and configure. You can set it to even hide certain windows, so you can leave your work windows open. Perfect for the cube worker! Worth every penny!!
These bose speakers are amazing!!!! They never get distorted, even when they are blasting! They are very crisp andd are worth it!!! I have no complaints at all.
I had such high hopes for this iron-on labeler tape so I am very dissapointed. I have two kids in preschool so I need to label everything, and I haven't found a way to use permanent markers to write neatly and without bleeding through the garment, and I'm not really good with a needle and thread, so this iron-on labeler tape seemed like the perfect solution. Each label went on fine with no lifted edges or anything that indicated there'd be trouble. But after the very first wash, ALL OF THE LABELS FELL OFF. I tried them on a variety of clothing - denim, khakis, cotton t-shirts, cotton thermal shirts, and I waited to wash the items until a day after application to allow it to "set up"... but each and every label came off on the very firstg wash. I just wasted $20.
this tiny remote is brilliant and essential for use with any tripod shots.
I greatly enjoy the camera armour, it has already saved me from some close calls... Making sure that no dents or scrathes get to my camera body is a great relief for me when I am out shooting. It is a little dificult to attatch my camera to my tripod now because the bottom is a little longer than the camera itself but I would rather that than to risk my camera damage :)
This is my sister's 4th mouse of this type. Is exactly what she needs since she has limited arm movement. This mouse allows her to fully use her computer without assistance from me.
This is my second Sansa Express MP3 player. The first one has worked well for almost two years. Listening to FM radio and music I downloaded. I Like it so well that I bought a second one that I could give as a gift. I have replaced the earphones after a year but other than that it works great and I just plug it into my computers USB port to recharge it.
I purcharsed the Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod from TheFactoryDepot thinking it was going to be an 8 FM radio stations transmitter (as pictured) and I got the 3 radio stations one and it won't work on the city I live, which I knew already before buying them! I couldn't return these (I bought 2!!!) because I live out of the country and it would be painful so decided to keep them...I used the 8 FM radio stations, charger transmitter before and it works great! I live in a big city and I may only use it on one but it works great! I'm sure the 3 stations one would work just fine for someone who lives in a small town and doesn't travel much. I used the Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod before too and it doesn't get good enough signal, it would always have noise on the sound.I hope this helps and that you don't get the wrong product too!
This is a great device, sounds great and functions flawlessly! I use it for my gps so I can hear it better adn is worth the 1.99 pricetag! AWSOME!
After ordering and returning the Coby brand version, which did not work at all, I am pleased to report this one works fine. I bought it to play tunes from my Sandisk mp3 player on my car cassette deck, and this unit fits the bill nicely!
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.
There is absolutely no point in buying this graphics card. If you are looking for an upgrade, dont get this. Gamers are the only people that need to upgrade grahphics cards and this is no gamer graphics card. Don't let the price and descriptions fool you. It doesn't use an Advanced Graphics Processor (AGP) and it's an 8mb card. You probably already have a better graphics board in your system than this one. Don't let ATI fool you. If you are looking for an upgrade you can get a GeForce 3 or the new Radeon 8500 card made by ATI, but don't get this graphics board. You will not be happy with it.
I have used the internet extensively to research my mini disc purchased and finally decided on the Sharp MDMS722. The reviews I found at Amazon.com were very helpful to me and I LOVE this player/recorder. It is small, convenient, and the sound is excellent. (except for the headphones) I use a pair of Sony headphones MDR-A17. The jog dial is very easy to use and the instructions are easy to understand. I have a Sony home mini disc recorder at home and the controls of the Sharp are pretty close to these. I have never had any trouble with using and editing the discs between these two players. The 50$ rebate really helped. I read that the Sharp 702? had had some trouble and sure enough, I found several refurbished models at egghead auction. They were selling for as much as I paid for the MDMS722 NEW! Boy, it sure pays to shop around. I'm glad that Amazon has a forum for the consumer to share their real life reviews of products.
With the recent rebate offer for this modem, the cost was right for me to finally stop renting my cable modem from the cable company (an older RCA model), and save the monthly rental fee.I got the modem, looked at the documentation on the CD that came with it (there really should have been some more printed documentation in the package), and verified how I'd connect everything together. My scenario is that I mostly play around on the PC on the second floor to do surfing and personal e-mail, etc, but my home office PC is in the basement on the opposite side of the house, and that's where I have the cable modem physically connected. The Home Office PC has an ethernet connection to a Panasonic Gateway (KX-HGW200) which in turn is connected to the cable modem. The gateway is used to network to my 'fun'/personal PC on the second floor through HomePNA (home phone networking adapter) so that I didn't have to wire Cat5 cabling throughout the house. Since I'd been running this 'home network' configuration for the past year, I know its a stable way of sharing my cable modem access, and all I had to do was unplug my old rented RCA modem, and swap it with my new Motorola modem. Once that was done, I wrote down the MAC ID (written on the label on the back of the Motorola modem), and called Comcast to tell them I had replaced the rental modem with my newly purchased modem. I gave them the make, model and serial number of my new modem (they only use the serial number to enter into their system so that they can see that you no longer have a serial number from a rental modem on your account), then I gave them my new MAC id (the physical id of the new modem). After being on hold for a bit, they came back on the line and said I was all set. I re-powered the modem, then after a minute I reset the Panasonic Gateway, and I opened a new browser window on the PC upstairs (through the Home PNA network) and I was surfing the internet with no problems. I did a speed test, and everything is working fine. I was at about 1400Kbps receiving.BTW, don't expect that by replacing an older rental modem you are going to increase your bandwidth/speed. Your connection speed will basically be the same (which is why I ran the speed test, to ensure nothing had gone wrong), but the purpose for buying the modem is that after a while you will re-coup your purchase cost and start saving money because you won't be paying a monthly rental fee for the modem.
I have wrote antennas direct about the db8 antenna not working and I have not recieved a response. I have a cheap yagi that picks up local channels 60 mi. away and this antenna will not even pick up a local channel 25 mi. away. I feel the antenna will never work when digital comes in either.
screen resolution and video playback are very impressive.Playlist and file management can be use effectively.But it's quite hard to find accessories of visionM. I love it so far. ^^
Nice Tin, Nice Acessories that come with them. Comfortable and deliver accurate sound for a fraction of the price of other dual driver headphones.
This product works like a charm. It's simple, fits well and gives me the privacy I bargained for. No loss of picture quality and it cuts down glare as well (which was actually the main reason I got it - the privacy feature was a bonus)!
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.
Since XD cards aren't as widely used as SD cards, I tend to carry this little card reader with myFuji FinePix F20 Digital Cameraat all times. I never know when I'm out somewhere and will need to take a few photos and put them on a friends computer. I can't guarantee that everyone will have a card reader that works with XD cards so I always have this with me. It works great! If color matters to you, mine is a clear blue, instead of the white that's pictured.
It takes just a little bit of adjusting to get it focused but it is fine for me to use whenever I need it.
Apparently, I also got the knock-off cables that others have mentioned. I found that when I tried to disconnect the cable from my computer, the connector could not be disengaged from the jack whether the big rubber flap was in the way or not. I haven't had to shim an ethernet cable out of a jack in years. Cheap stuff here.
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.
we bought this after my dad bought one. it is a great camera with great resolution and clarity. i had an older camera and it just did not compare to this one.easy to install...easy to use... we also found that using Skype is the best video calling around...
Works as expected. Not very rugged but well worth the price (I have purchased several). I have two of these that have been in use well over a year with no problems. Definitely recommend and the coil keeps things neater.
Gave this to my step mom as a Christmas gift and she really enjoyed it. I had to show her had to use it as she isn't very tech savy but the manual would be sufficient for most.
I've had this for a while and from time to time I need it to check stuff but still works great...
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.
I purchased these Earbuds for my wife to use during our trip to Egypt on the plane. She was very pleased with the sound and confort of the product. The Redd Roxx earbuds were small elegant looking compared to the set I use. Our trip consisted of two four hour flights and two ten hour flights and she used them from take off to landing of each flight. Not only did she plug them into the flight console she used them with her Sony Book Reader that I had copied her favorite music to listen to during the long flights. As an added bonus our tour guide used wireless whisperers during each tour that used headsets. After the first day she used the Earbuds the whole time we were on the trip for 14 days. They were a hit and she loves them.Sam
Excellent quality speakers at a very reasonable price. Everything worked smoothly, right out of the box, with no complicated connections. They are connected to my Dell computer, listening to pop/rock music continuously from the 60's/70's/80's/90's, while monitoring what is happening in the stock market. Only slight negative is that the Klipsch speakers don't have a treble adjustment (there is an excellent bass adjustment, using the subwoofer knob).
This is truly the best sound card that I have ever owned. Works fine under Windows 7 (64-bit), just make sure to download the drivers directly from Creative's website, follow/read the instructions, and you're good to go. I definitely recommend this sound card to anyone, very cheap (refurbished from Creative), great quality sound card, easy to install, and you won't regret it.
I got this unit after upgrading from a Garmin c320. On first impression, the unit is large, and heavy. I takes up a good bit of real estate on the windshield, and has included a foam pad to rest on the dash so as not to scratch the dash. The unit does not have an internal battery, nor does it come with a house adapter, so all programing etc. needs to be done in the car. This is a huge drawback as the unit has so many options, it would be nice to sit in the comfort of your home to play with and customize it. The manual is very vague, but the interface is pretty easy to get around without the manual.The spoken instructions are clear and in a pleasant voice. The unit annouces numbered highways, but not street names. Another nice touch is that the unit anounces when you cross a state border, whether or not you are in guidance mode. It says "You are now entering New York" etc.The screen is large, clear and bright. Easily read in direct sun. The screen also automatically dims in three different modes. Full brightness and daylight colors for daytime, half brightness and daylight colors for twilight, and 25% brightness and night colors for night time. Each of these are customizeable to the brightness level and color you prefer. There is also a 3D mode, which I found poor. Compared to the Garmin, the graphics rendering was horrible. I kept it in the track up mode. With the large screen, you get to see a lot. Cobra claims that this unit locates sattelites quiker than any other unit. Yawn. On some occasions, I was actually driving for ten minuted before it locked into a sattelite.This unit came with a traffic antenna with free traffic for 90 days. I live in the New York Metro Area, 1 hour North of NYC. The reports did not come into the unit until about 1/2 hour out of the city, sometimes while already in the traffic. The reporting was pretty good in northern and central NJ, so if you live in those areas, as well as the city itself it will work for you.The unit offered two sets of directions to chose from, which was nice. However, it takes way too long to calculate a route. The longer the route, the longer the time it takes to calculate. It took 1 minute and 45 seconds to calculate a 70 mile trip. It also takes forever to recalculate a route if you miss a turn. I was driving along a highway and could not get off of the directed exit because of a truck. I kept going and after I passed the next exit two miles down the road, it told me to get off that exit. It took another two miles of driving to recalculate, and told me to get off the next exit after I passed it. Eventually I had to pull over on the shoulder to let the thing have time to recalculate.This unit works with a hard drive, versus a flash drive, so it works a little slower. This I expected, but the wait time is unbearable. Also, because it has a hard drive, the thing kept freezing. The unit froze up three seperate times, and lost ALL of the data I entered. Luckily, it happened in areas that I knew where I was. The unit also buzzes and you can hear the hard drive crunching. Very annoying if you are driving a pretty quiet car with the radio off.The maps are very outdated! The unit was telling me to turn on streets that no longer existed, and did not have some srteets that have been existance for years. There are two streets in my neighborhood that have been closed off for over 30 years, but the unit kept directing me to use these streets. The routing is also very whacky. Many times it would tell you to pass your destination and make a uturn. I was on a divided highway once, and my destination was on left. I approached an intersection with a left turn light, where I could have made a left turn directly into the destination. Instead, the unit directed me to continue 1/2 mile up the road and make a uturn at a point where there was no where to turn. It also on very many occasions would tell me the destination was on left when it was on right and vice versa.The mounting of the unit is cumbersome, difficult to get on and off, and due to the size, it is very difficult to hide this monster away. I unexpectedly had to valet park once, and did not want to leave the unit in the car. I had to lug this monster with me, which was very inconvenient with the size.This unit has lots of bells and whistles. But in the long run, the unit is bought primarily for guidance. And it fails miserably here. I was so nervouse that the unit would crash or send me to hell instead of where I wanted to go in an unknown area, that I would take along my Garmin as backup. I eventually returned the item, and after testing four other brands of GPS, I returned to Garmin and bought a Nuvi 350. A beautiful small unit, that gives great directions, anoounces street names, has a choice of voices, many of the features of the Cobra, as well as a MP3 player, audio book player and tons of other useful items. And the garmin literally fits in a shirt pocket AND comes with it's own case. I seriously would not recommend this Cobra unit to anyone. It's great for the first week with all the bells and the screen, but in the field, it does not perform.
After reading all the negative reviews for this product, I was not inclined to purchase it. In fact, reviews for just about every similar product seemed to be mostly lousy. Fortunately, someone I work with lent me her original iTrip to use on the stereo at work and it was fine. Ok, it's not cd sound, not even fm radio sound if you ask me, but still better than listening to pathetic radio stations.I purchased the original iTrip for 14 and change and couldn't be happier. I'm also using it in the car, and haven't had a problem with it beyond the occasional static while passing through a busy intersection. Didn't even bother putting the cd in the computer, just tune the radio to 87.9 and fire up the iPod. Best purchase I've made in a while.Obviously, your location and the distance you're traveling while using it will affect your own experience. I'm in southern NY and have travelled down the thruway to NJ with it and had no problems.
I use this to print my own business checks. Works great and bank does not give me any problems with my checks made with versaink.
HD DVD is a dead format! Warner Brothers is going to stop producing HD DVD discs soon. Do a search and you will see many articles about this. The only studios that will be making HD DVD's are Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal. Disney, Buena Vista, Sony, Warner Brothers, New Line, MGM, and Lionsgate all release movies exclusively on Blu-ray.Do yourself a favor and avoid HD DVD players. The reason the prices are so cheap is that Toshiba knows it is dead and is probably clearing out remaining inventory. You've been warned!
As an independent and very low budget filmmaker, I needed a handheld rig that would allow for steady and smooth camera work, would be affordable, and would be versatile enough to use in several applications. I stumble across the Fig Rig while researching handheld rigs. I was very skeptical on how well the Fig Rig would work, considering it is a giant steering wheel. When I went to the photo store to purchase (on spec) the Fig Rig, I laughed out loud and exclaimed "what a piece of crap, this won't work." To my glee, it is friggin' phenomenal. It is lightweight and easy to use. Most importantly it is effective. You can actually run with this thing and produce a usable image comparable to and even better than lightweight Steadycams and FlowCams. Love it love it love it!Oh by the way, I rigged a Panasonic AG-DVX100 to the rig. Took about 20 seconds to balance and off you go. Not sure how it would work with a heavier camera such as the Cannon XL-1.
I work with a lot of graphics and purchased this to back up my photos and video. It was recommended to me by two of my tech friends as being Mac friendly. Installation was easy, just plug it in, think you can handle it? I have it daisy chained to my Lacie and no problems as of yet.
I didn't expect so much bass or volume from the speakers. Using a Sony amp with 70 rms per speaker they get way loud when I fade into them. But real nice and smooth sounding too. Got 6.5 components with x-overs and tweets for the front for more detail. The Hifonics back it up with LOTS to spare. They only get 4 star rating because the manufacturer product ad says they are made for limited space installs. Not quite-these 6x9s are pretty big and the install backspacing is a full 3.51" which is no less than most others.
Excellent color printer that you can do a lot (scan, fax, copy) with affordable price!
Bought the 8 GB at 17th street - but they did not send the WA card. I called them up and they said that all Lexar cards are now WA but it is not noted on the card anymore. Unfortunately I can't verify it. Kept card instead of going through the hassle of returning. But I could have gotten the "non WA" card cheaper elsewhere!
I use it as a slave to my 480EXII, it is half as powerful as the larger one in all respects but holds a charge longer and is a great fill light.
I tried this microphone out and it really wasn't worth the money. It recorded with less clarity than uni-directional microphones. And while that is the point of a uni-directional microphone (to dampen out background noise) this seemed to be creating some interferance of its own. I'm sending mine back.
The battery worked fine for about a year. Then when I was gone on vacation the battery caught fire in my UPS. Luckily the fire smothered its own self out and only destroyed the UPS. When I opened the UPS this battery was swollen so bad that I couldn't even get it out.I understand that batteries wear out and fail over time, but to cause a fire is unacceptable.
This is a fantastic pop filter. An issue I've experience with a couple of pop filters is that they tend to mute the sibilants too much, so the "S" sounds as if you're wearing braces. That's not the case with "THE POP". Sibilants and "T"s sound very well defined, while at the same time preventing unwanted extra energy with these sounds.This pop filter keeps all the natural detail, texture and nuance of your voice while at the same time preventing popping sounds from developing.The goose-neck is very sturdy, stable and very flexible. I don't have any issues with it mounted on the excellent Heil boom arm or the desk stand included with the SNOWBALL mic.The mesh is actually a two-layer design, both made out of metal. There is a fine metal mesh laid on top larger patterned metal mesh. So your mic is well protected."THE POP" works extremely well with the SNOWBALL usb microphone and other usb microphones I've tried.I've tried a few pop filters, and this one is simply the best design and the best performer.
There is no paper tray on the 2550L, and when I went to purchase a paper tray (an expensive accessory) directly from HP, they were "out of stock". Also, the printer oftern makes loud noises when performing internal maintenance (not good to suddenly wake up to in the middle of the night). I've sent the printer back and bought a printer from another company.
The 7100 sure is sexy. It has all of the good looks and whiz-bang kinds of features (like "Reality View") that can really help to set it apart from what has become a great deal of "white noise" in the marketplace among so many GPS units that seem to be so similar.The packaging, fit and finish, and the windshield mount betray Navigon's heritage of German engineering. There's no doubt that this is the GPS you want to use to impress a date... unless you actually want to use it to find where you're taking her to dinner.For every superb and thoughtful "gee whiz" kind of feature Navigon included, the 7100 is lacking in fundamentals. The interface is counterintuitive and difficult in almost every regard, from hierarchy to "key" placement. Worst of all is the degree to which the Navigon folks tax the CPU with their Nav software. Unlike every other unit I've tried, even the most modest Magellan varieties offer "bang, bang" instantaneous responsiveness to touch commands that is essential to effective (not to mention SAFE) operation in a motor vehicle.When the 7100 works, it can be really "neat". The "Reality View" is unlike any other display and tremendously helpful. But I've found the routing to be VERY odd, choosing routes at 1:00 AM (devoid of any traffic considerations) that are FAR less efficient than the first, second, and even third offerings by the cheapest of the best-known models. And it's those kinds of deficits at the very heart of the unit that make all of the really neat stuff kind of pointless, unless you don't mind taking the extra time to enter data or drive where you're going so you can spend that extra time looking at such a pretty device. If only it could be as responsive as my el-cheapo Magellan i had hoped for it to replace.Perhaps the April 30, 2008 software update will cure some of these woes; and if they fix the "performance" and routing logic issues, the cumbersome interface can be more easily overlooked in favor of everything else it has to offer. I REALLY hope Navigon is able to fix those things. It would also be terrific if they could exploit the full potential of a Windows Embedded device where so much of the "smarts" are run from media cards. It would make for an ideal airplane traveling companion to watch or listen to pictures and videos or music.To sum it all up, it would be terrific if Navigon could consult on features and styling to the "mainstream" manufacturers, much like having Mercedes build the engine and Ferrari in charge of styling. At the moment, the 7100 is unfortunately a Ferrari on a Skoda chassis. Let's hope for good things with the software update.
This little wonder shines like 100,000 new pennies. (that's a thousand dollars for the mathematically challenged). Besides being a true 'palmcorder' this lightweight phenom delivers all the digital bells &amp; whistles of equipment 3 times it's 399.00 street price.The 400X digital zoom may seem a little eccentric, but getting on the line of scrimmage when you're in the nosebleed section is now a possibility. Miss the play? Get down and dirty with the offensive line and relive the action up close and personal. The digital image stabilization is a technilogical feat of magic.The firewire hookup is truly the most outstanding feature. Using the CC9360 and Sony's EZ Editor is truly 'plug &amp; play' digital video editing. Controlling the camera right from the PC is an amazing feature. Grab your scenes, lay down some music, put it all back together and voila! you're a movie producer.For the advanced user i.e. Adobe Premiere etc., you will be happy to know that this camera is fully supported and performs flawlessly. Creating a professional, studio quality finished product is fun and easy with the RCA CC9360.My current project is making a MTV 'pop-up video' style music video from karaoke night!This fun and affordable DV Camcorder gets a whopping 5 star endorsement out of 5 possible. Good job RCA!
The first thing I can say about this product is that shipping was great! I ordered it Friday night and Monday afternoon the product had arrived at my doorstep. The bag is great. Nice, durable material, lots of pockets, a good amount of space...and it holds my 15.4 in Dell Inspiron laptop perfectly. Great buy for the price...I would definitely recommend.
I have found that this product is the best available protection out there for the Zune MP3 player. It is also reasonably priced relative to the cost of the items that it protects. Everything in the descriptions proved to be true and even better than I was led to believe. I would certainly not contemplate buying another such MP3 player without considering this item and essential accessory. It would be great to have the Zune offered as a package with this item so that it didn't have to be purchased separately. I am extremely well pleased
I find that buds never stay in my ears during workouts. These are great and stay in! I picked mine up at Target for 9.99 new. Better than the standard ipod phones. A good buy at $9.99. Works for me.
This REVIEW is to help others with transfering MUSIC.There are plenty of reviews (lengthy drawnout ones I might add) out there to help you decide if you want an IPOD. So, I'm going to skip on that.Ok, I haven't had this thing long, but the first thing I did was buy "XPLAY 2" Software to transfer the music over from my SONY VIAO.XPLAY 2 allows you full control over everything put in or out of the IPOD. Its a slow tranfer but, once you have ur music library in there, ur good to go. NO downloading ITUNES or worrying about MUSIC FILE types being compatible.Leave the XPLAY icon on ur desktop, make sure ur IPOD is connected and click on the icon...you don't even touch the IPOD from there.
Of the five disks that I have tryed to formate 3 were defective. This may have just been a bad batch, but on the basis of this experince I can only say I found the product to be a disapointment.
I have this Cobra for three years now. The speaker has just blown out from some reason besides volume maxed. For paying around $100, it has saved me from all types, to include laser. The emergency alert has only come on twice in the three years. I am not an excessive speeder, but love the warnings around curves and hills. If you are looking new, good system for 'normal' drivers. Due to the speaker, I would not buy used.
This is my third CD-MP3 player and my favorite by a long shot. I have also owned a Philips Expanium EXP103 and a Pine D'Music SM200C. This Sony has the fit and finish of the Philips device, but the ID3 tag support of the Pine device.Pros:* Battery life. Sony claims 24 hours. I only use it for 4-6 hours at a time and in doing so I've only depleted 25% of the battery so it seems about right.* FAST startup. It is about 10 seconds from the time you put the CD in to the time it actually starts playing. Usually MP3-CD players with ID3 tag support take much much longer.* Great ID3 tag support. You can view the title, artist, and album information.* Folder navigation (and shows the names of the folders as you are navigating)* Fantastic anti-skip protection. I was unable to get it to skip without doing something that might actually damage the unit. For MP3s it actually reads the current MP3 into memory and stops spinning the CD. For the most part the CD is not spinning when you play MP3s. I assume this is how they get such long battery life.* Good repeat options for CDs and MP3s (on MP3s you can repeat just the current folder)* Intuitive controls* Size: slim and very lightCons:* No "line out" jack (not a big deal for me, but it is for some)* No backlight for display* Size: while it is slim it is somewhat longer than the smaller Sony CD Walkmans. It is still smaller than the Philips and Pine players I had.* Sort of cheap looking, especially the bottom of the unit. Since nobody sees the bottom there's no big deal. For me this is a bonus since I spend a lot of time listing in the airport. If it looks cheap nobody will want to steal it. It's not cheaply made, but it doesn't have the "cool" factor that some of the other Sony CD Walkman products have.
I'm actually a bit shocked. I've been using this cassette adapter for the past two years. The sound quality is good, although you can hear some typical cassette noise at higher volumes. The cassette adapter itself is fairly quiet as well. In cold weather, it sometimes sticks a bit. But overall, it has worked quite well. I don't leave my mp3 player in the car, so the stereo cable saw quite a bit of abuse from daily bouts of plugging and unplugging. It managed to last 2 years, which is excellent considering how quickly 8mm stereo cables can develop shorts.
There is not much more to say that I didn't put in the subject line. Its a great cable for the price.
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 purchased these ear buds for about sixteen bucks. For that price the product is reasonable. The thing I dislike the most is the cable length. I really would have liked it to be an extra 2 feet longer. I can barely move if I have these things plugged into my laptop on a desk. The sound quality is better than most freebie ear buds.
WAY BETTER than the speakers that were in the 2000 Saturn SL2 these replaced. While the bass response is a bit limited, the highs are pretty clear and airy...it's the type of sound my wife likes.She is happy with these and thought they were much more money.Can't go wrong for $35 for a set of four.
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 wouldn't recommend this product, just take a look at the price. Do you want to trust a cheap charger with your $300 MP3 player? I went to a more well know manufacture and bought a charger from them. Search Gomadic they are a more well known brand in Amazon and you will see better choices for example:Rapid Car / Auto Travel Charger w/ Tip Exchange for the Apple iPod Video (60GB) - Gomadic Brand
The Klipsch speakers are fantastic. Amazing reproduction of sound. Keep in mind that you should have a THX certified sound card to take full advantage of these speakers, but they sound amazing even without.
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.
The camera was nice for the month it worked....I got it for my graduation right before college and it never even made it to school. I went to an outdoor concert and was taking pictures when it started to drizzle. I put it in my purse immediately. It could not have gotten that wet, yet it began to act funky later that evening, the buttons were all doing different things than they were supposed to. For a while it only tuned on when it was plugged in and you hit the on button about five times, eventually it wouldn't turn on anymore. Because it was considered water damage the warranty wouldn't cover it and I'm out a camera. The screen was great and the pictures it did manage to take were ok, but sometimes turned out pixely, not what I would have expected even from a 5.1 megapixel camera.Unless you are planning to have this camera encased in magical protective gear forever, I would avoid it.
I came into my Lexmark as a gift. Shortly after being "gifted" I set up my new all in one, excited at the happiness it would bring me. My mind raced with the fun I would have scanning, photoshopping and printing. What my mind didn't expect, however, were stumbling blocks.The first stumbling block I came across was, "problem communicating with the printer." Which is now a running joke between my friends and I. If we had a dollar for every time we heard that robotic voice come across the computer, we could have afforded a printer that would have had NO problem.The second stumbling block came, as I began to settle into using my X83 as a oversized scanner. Aside from the pathetically small scanning bed area, I was soon greeted by the much dreaded UNLOCK SCANNER message. That's right, many of you are right now nodding and wondering HOW TO FIX THIS. Let me tell you how.First, you go to the Lexmark.com page, and download NEW firmware. You install the firmware, to find out, it DOESN'T work. But hey, you got to play tech, and it's not over yet.After your failed experience with firmware, Lexmark teaches you PRINTEROBICS. That is, flick your red "lock" switch on the back, up, down, up, and down. (Trust me, THEY tell you to do this.) Then unplug the unit. Then roll the unit on its side, facing you (They tell you to do this too.) Then plug the unit back in, and presto changeo, it DOESN'T WORK.Here is where I give you the good and bad news. The bad news is your Lexmark is in Lexmark heaven. The good news, is up in printer heaven, it may run into the printer that printed a really good manuscript. Don't worry, you're printer is still in your heart and always with you as long as you have the memories of jammed paper, and "problem communicating with the printer."I have not as of yet smashed my Lexmark into a million pieces. The thought is tempting. However, let me tell you, a close to ten year old Canon bubblejet printer still works. And the Lexmark's body remains next to me, as useful as ever, which is to say it is not.I only rate this product one star, because like someone mentioned already, there are no negative stars. In actuality, my rating would be negative ten as well. If you decide to buy a Lexmark, follow my advice.BEFORE OPENING YOUR LEXMARK.Take the printer, in the box. REMEMBER your receipt.Take it back to the store.Get a credit, refund, exchange, for another printer.If you cannot do this, gift the printer to someone you don't care if you offend. At least you look like you spent big bucks on them, even if it doesn't work.
These sound great but I question the build quality which feels very cheap. The satellite speakers are very light and are made out of plastic.You might say, "But these are THX certified". Well, THX only measures sound quality and not build quality.That said, these do sound great and the subwoofer is just the right size yet still totally cranks out the bass, whereas the comparable Logitech model has a subwoofer that is way too huge.I wonder how long my Klipsch ProMedias will last, I have high hopes (and low expectations) but for the fairly cheap price, I was willing to take the risk.
Well worth buying these are great and totally block out outside noise. Received them quick and they work on any of my devices. Thank you
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
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.
This filter is great for portraits. It is a warm, tannish-orangish color that enhances Caucasian skin tones. Flashes can sometimes wash out skin tones, as can too much sunlight, and this replaces or maintains a warm glow. Also nice when used in conjunction with a blurring filter (diffuser) which hides tiny imperfections and softens the whole look.This can also be used with landscapes to create a different mood, to warm up an Autumn or desert scene for instance. I have used Cokin filters for years and find they are a great way to add a personal touch, a surreal look or a more professional finish to your photographs.
These headphones exceeded all of my expectations. The bass, the treble, the highs and lows all come through clearly. I usually have a test I use on all of my new headphones and speakers, I call it "The Wound" Test. "The Wound" is a song by this group called Jazzyfatnastees (You should check out their albumThe Once and Future). It opens with this deep, low bass intro and has very soulful melody. If the headphones do a good job then they pass, these passed with flying colors. This was the best purchase I have made, for under $25, in awhile.
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.
I love this printer! You can't tell the difference between them and 'photo center' pics! Only thing you have to remember is not to use other papers with this printer. The ink doesn't work well on other brands. Otherwise, very highly recommended.
I purchased the iriver H10 20GB (Blue) about three weeks ago after saving and researching for about 6 months. In summary, I have been very happy with the player and would definitely buy it again.The GoodThe sound quality is very good. The included ear buds are fine (I'm not a fan of ear buds in general), but the source is clean and accurate and you can spend as much or as little on after-market headphones as you like. There is a lot of control over the EQ.Virtually all of my music is in Variable Bit Rate MP3 format. The H10 supports MP3 and the Microsoft format (WMF). I don't use iTunes (ACC) or Audible so lack of support for those formats is not an issue for me.The form factor is nice. It's about the same size as a deck of cards and fairly light. It fits in my hand or a pocket easily.The user interface works well with either one or two hands. The controls are simple, intuitive and make sense. (I recommend you read the short manual or it might take you a while to stumble onto some of the more subtle features.) The thumb slider works well, even with a large list to scroll through-when your thumb hits the end of the slider, the display keeps scrolling. Using the slider to control volume rather than a physical knob or wheel is a good idea.One of my main reasons for picking the H10 was the FM tuner. I like to listen to National Public Radio and other local stations. The tuner has good reception and it is easy to program stations as presets. I have used the ability to record an FM transmission a few times already.The color display is bright and clear. The screen layouts make sense and have useful information. I don't have a reason to use the player to display pictures (other than when showing off the player), but it does have this ability.I had no problems getting Windows XP to recognize the player-it shows up as a USB drive. Data transfer rates have been good for a USB device. I've loaded my entire library several times as I've played with different software besides Windows Media Player. It takes about an hour and a half to transfer 12GB.Some reviewers have complained that the player locks up when they used Windows to browse the player's hard drive. It does take a while to display the contents of folders on the player, but I haven't had the player or Windows actually lock up.The battery life has been good. I've taken it on a couple of multi-day trips and haven't run it down completely.The OKThe player is designed to work with Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 (included on CD with the player). WMP does all of the basic things you want: rip, organize, update ID3 tags, build playlists, sync with the player. Of course it takes Microsoft's typical "software for dummies" approach-it doesn't do any of the things as well as some other programs and you can't change the way it behaves, where it stores your music files, etc. ("Sorry ma'am, but you don't need to know the bit rate we're using to encode your music. Move along now...") But, if you are willing to be assimilated (resistance is futile!), it can manage your music collection and player adequately.Fortunately, because you can copy the music files directly to the player using Windows, you can use any software you wish. I like to use FreeRIP to create the mp3 files-it works very well, queries freedb so you don't have to type in any information, supports variable bit rate encoding, and is free.To use the player with a lot of content, having clean ID3 tags is critical. ID3 tags store the information about the music file (artist, album, title, genre, etc.) in the MP3 file. I tried Windows Media Player, but again ended up using a different free program (MP3Tag) that worked better, especially when cleaning up hundred of files at a time.Some reviewers have complained that the player will not play songs in the order that they were on the album. Remember that the players has only the information in the ID3 tags and the file names to work with. It doesn't seem to use the "Track" tag, but you can get it to play in album order if you include the track number in the file name and play songs in alphabetic order. For example, I name my music files "Artist - Album - Track# - SongTitle.mp3." 99% of the time I have the player on random shuffle.I'm still looking for a program that can make it easier to sync the player and manage playlists.I don't expect the software to be an issue for the typical owner-I tend to be very particular.I suppose the support for text files is useful, if you wanted to keep some reference files on the device. I've read novels on a Palm Pilot, so I'm not opposed to using a small device for reading, but electronic devices have a long way to go to before they can match the performance and convenience of paper for pleasure reading.Some reviewers have mentioned having to upgrade the firmware and having to remove the battery to reset the player. The H10 20GB does not have a firmware upgrade release yet, and it resets very easily by pressing a small recessed button with a paper clip. I have had to reset the player a couple of times, but it reboots quickly and this hasn't been a big deal.The BadBad is relative. Nothing I've encountered with the player is truly "bad."Probably my worst complaint is that there is a brittle-sounding click in the headphones as the player changes songs. I don't really notice it any more, but at first it was annoying.I like to listen to longer material, audio books and old radio programs, and fast-forwarding to a mid-point to resume listening can take a while, even with the scan rate set to max (6x). A progressive scan (longer you hold it down, the faster it goes) would be more effective and intuitive.The player comes with a white translucent silicone protective cover. It has a belt clip and is soft and does a good job of protecting the player, even if it is not the most attractive thing I've seen. I've listed it under the Bad category because it also makes it difficult to feel the Prev Track/Play/Next Track buttons through the silicone.I haven't had to call iriver for support yet, but have no illusions about the quality of live support that will be available. Unfortunately, no one provides good customer support. Best we can hope for is a device that is made well enough that the need for support is rare. So far, the H10 20GB seems to fall into this category.Because the player is designed to be a copy of your master library, there's no obvious way to delete files (even ones you've recorded using the player's FM tuner) using the player's interface. You have to connect it to your computer for this.There's also no obvious way to figure out how much disk space is left on the player, either from the player or from Windows. As a work-around, I add up the size of the various media directory trees on my computer to estimate how much space is left.I'm hoping both of these are addressed by firmware upgrades.Oh.. and I wish I had gotten red.
I was looking for a laptop table for my mom that would fit over her adjustable bed. Any other one I found was just too low.The lowest height on this one is still perfect for a regular bed, but maybe a little high to use on the couch.The quality was pretty good... the casters arent as smooth as I would like, but ultimately a good buy, and still in use.
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 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.
save space on my desk, looks modern, easy to clean my workspace and the screen is at the right height of my eye level
This camera started falling apart feature by feature the minute I started taking pictures. Thankfully Amazon gave me a full refund.
I have had the Brother MFC-8860DN for several weeks now. I was happy to find out that the product was refurbished by Brother Vs. some other company.This machine is fast. I timed it with a stopwatch and it pumped out 27 pages per minuite. I love the fact that faxes are scanned into memory so that I can file the fax papers imediately. I used to have to wait forever just to get the pages out of the old machine. I do not think this machine is loud at all. I use it in my home office and it sits right next to my desk and phone. I do wish the print was a darker black.One word to the wise, be sure to use the recomended envelopes. I tried some I had on hand and they wouldn't even feed into the machine. As soon as I switched it worked fine.I couldn't recomend a product more.
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.
After some 11 months, it seems to work as well as the most expensive items available.
I absolutely loved this radio, until it just quit working. Dead. Nothing. Now, I don't have a battery charger. I checked for a fuse, nothing. It is dead.I own a lot of tools, and BOSCH has continually disappointed. Unfortunately, I've purchased a lot of BOSCH tools. BOSCH tools should be considered 'cheaper' quality in my opinion.I hope you don't make the same mistake I've made and purchase tools mfg by BOSCH. They are too expensive for their service life.
We bought a Panasonic PV-DM2791, and we finally arranged to exchange for a different model. The worst thing about the TV is the VCR. From the very beginning, it didn't want to accept videotapes. At least 70% of the time, the tapes would "catch," and the VCR would spit them back out. When we finally got the tape into the VCR, it occasionally didn't record properly. It was very loud rewinding and fast-forwarding. Then there was the DVD player, which didn't seem to handle the sound on the DVDs very well. Half the time, we'd have to turn the volume all the way up to the max in order to hear the dialogue. We tried adjusting all the audio settings, but nothing helped.In short, steer clear of this one... The model we exchanged it for is a Panasonic PV-DM2792, and so far, it's 100% better (not to mention less expensive!).
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!
I live in Seattle and I could not get a few digital channels I used to get with analog- or they occasionally faded. I put the antenna in the attic and hooked it up and now we get all the channels we used to get. I bought this antenna along with a mast and mount, but when putting it up in the attic, I realized that these were not necessary - I just hung the antenna from a nail in the rafter! Quick and easy and best of all: free.With this antenna hung in my attic, I can get stations located 21 miles away but I can't get a station located 27 miles away. Search the web for AntennaWeb - a web site that will tell you how far from the stations you are and make some antenna reccomendations.FYI- in comparison, our old antenna was just a tv cable run up to the roof- it was detached from our decades old TV antenna on the chimney.
Like most device drivers the Turtle Beach specific driver needs to be installed with Administrative rights. Nothing unusual.However, when a Non Administrator logs on (as is good security practice) the driver says is needs to be reinstalled, which is not possible without Administrator rights. Catch-22.Not usable for me as I don't use the Administrator account except for special purposes, a security "best practice". Without the Turtle Beach specific driver it works as a generic USB sound card with the default Microsoft driver(no reinstallation required!). No special sound effects then, so not worth the extra price premium over a generic USB sound card.Too bad the poor software implementation ruined a good piece of hardware, as when it works it sounds great.
I recently bought one of these cameras on ebay for 38 bucks w/free shipping. If you wait one of them will come up for cheap. The features of this camera are great but I was especially impressed by the audio quality. The camera has two very small microphones on the back of the viewer. Our band played at a blues club last Saturday and I gave this little camera to our soundman (before doing so I turned on the 'low light' and 'noise' filter. I got home and mixed a video the next day for youtube and the audio sounded great especially through PC speakers. There were other videos on youtube and their audio didn't compare in quality. I use a laptop for mixing and this cameras SD media plugs right in for transfering video and pictures which saves tons of time. The pictures are also excellent. I also bought a VPC-C6 for my 12 yr. old son for Christmas and he's going to love it. I highly recommmend any of these Xacti cameras plus you can fit them in your pocket. They're hardly bigger than a cellphone.
After reading all the good reviews I purchased one for my Mac. I hooked it up today and loaded the disc. Nothing I clicked on would load. I kept getting messages about things missing and as a result it couldn't load. So I played it through Roxio and about 3 times in every song it sounds like the record's under water. I tried adjusting the tone arm weight from very light to very heavy and everything in between. No help. Also the manual says to click on ez audio converter.installer.pkg but it isn't on the disc. I only have a file called install.exe that opens adobe image reader but then tells me that parts of files are missing so I can't open it. So I put audacity in my applications, as per the instructions, but I get a message that it also can not be opened. So...I guess I'll call the non 800 number tomorrow since they're already closed today.So far a total waste of time.I'll update this if I ever figure it out. I REALLY wanted this to work.
This was inexpensive and I thought it wouldn't work as well as others, but it surprised me!Great cam!!
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 used the card with my Zaurus PDA.The card works well, and comes with a useful case.The range of the card was shorter than that of anAmbicom card I later bought.
People should know that the cord does not attach, it is firmly stuck in the left earpiece, Sony's got their *&$%ing copy wrong and I bought a product on mis-advertised terms. Grr. Otherwise phones are great.
Received my D-Link router from Amazon finally. I am using Microsoft USB wireless on my station in my room. It can detect my base station right the way after setup. No problem, full 54 Mbps all the time with excellent signal. D-Link and Microsoft works together with no problem. Five stars on this product.
This camera is the perfect size, fits in a pocket or purse comfortably. The view screen is actually big enough to see and the pictures are very good quality. Easy to use and fun.
This product is exactly what I need for a cross-country motorcycle ride. I have limited space and this fits the bill. It's hold all the music I will need and without a bunch of cords for downloading. Just plug it into the computer and download. Very easy to use. Now I'll have all my favorite tunes along with me on the ride.
I was very pleased with the Garmin Legend HCx. I am the owner of a Legend Cx (previous model) and bought this as a gift, and the "H" (for High Sensitivity) is a real improvement.I have found using the Cx model that often when driving, if the unit is near the center of the car and away from dashboard / windows, it will lose satellite reception, even while driving in wide open areas (experienced this in two different car models). THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH THE HCx.If you are looking for a GPS receiver for hiking, rowing and general navigation while traveling, like I was, I recommend this model.
I bought this TV for my bedroom. The picture quality in HDTV is excellent. I use comcast HD and have no complaints. I bought this TV in June. Olevia customer service was very good. They tracted my rebate and I got it within the 10 weeks. I would say for the money this is a great deal!!VanessaConnecticut, USA
I have tried a lot of different films. Some are good for specific purposes, but this film gives you the brightest, sharpest color in daylight or with a flash.
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Tune Belt Armband Carrier. My Sony Walkman fits wonderfully, and the neophrene material keeps if from sliding down my arm at the gym.
Unlike the rest of the reviews, I did not have the same "Blazing speed" experience. I normally get 1.5 mps, but the SB4200 only outputed a meager 0.5mps. Not sure why. In any case, I'm returning it back to Amazon.The installation is very simple, and the modem seems to be of solid build quality. If it works for you, its definitely a winner. But, you do run the risk of returning it back if it doesn't work out.
Excellent Product! Just what I was looking for, took me awhile to get it working, but it finally worked. Thanks!
It was definitively a good purchase, specially since I was able to clean my sensor myself instead of sending it to a service center. The only challenge was to figure out how to use the swab and had to use two swabs before figuring out the proper way to do it.Once I figured out how to use them my sensor was clean as new.From start to finish took me 1 to two hours but I got swabs left for later use so I'm still saving money
I bought a pair of these to put in the corners of my covered patio in the back yard. Easy to install and wire up. Using with a Pyle mini amp and both the speakers and amp are plenty loud for my intended purposes. Couldn't find a pair of indoor/outdoor speakers locally for anywhere near the low price of these on Amazon. Highly recommended!
The gift recipient of this item was thrilled and likes the way it works on the flash. Personally, I thought it was WAY overpriced for a plastic camera attachment that probably cost less than fifty cents to make.
I read the reviews and was looking for an alarm clock which had somee nice features, like a digital radio, cd , decent sound, and where it wasn't too bright of a display. I read reviews of other alarm clocks to see if people complained of brightness and would move on if this was an issue. Well, this alarm clock lit up a relatively large bedroom. My alarm clock sits on my nighttable next to my bed and it felt like a flashlight blaring through my eyelids. I ended up putting a black wool hat on it to get through the night. I returned it the next day! If brightness is your sore point, don't get this alarm clock unless you want to be able to read by its light alone.
This is such a great little camera! I've had it less than a year and I've taken some pretty nice pictures (you can see a few on "share your images".The battery door is flimsy, hence the 4 stars, but my pictures have turned out very nice. Like most Americans, I wanted to upgrade just to have something more expensive and I'm glad I did but this is a nice compact piece that I can go just about anywhere with.I loaned it to a coworker for her trip to Kyoto, Japan during the Cherry Blossom Festival, I'm sure her shots came out great and she'll be upgrading to digital:)You'll like the easy use and, unlike another review, it's not difficult for others to master.The price Amazon is offering is way too much. Look elsewhere, I got mine on eBay for $124.oh and another 'con'! I lost the lens cap and they no longer make them:(
I have had this camera for about a year now, and I love it more every time I use it. It produces such high quality photos. Most people believe that they need a camera with more mega pixel, but the camera has it all-it has the mega pixels and incredible zoom. I would recommend this camera to everyone beginners and more advance photographers.
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.
Like so many others, I also had a loose lens body. Last year I spent the money and had the lense realligned, tightened and cleaned. It was worth the $65 I spent to have the lense back in pristine shape. As a result, I use it alot as a general purpose lens.It takes excellent photos and is rapid in the area of focus and adjustment. I personally think it is worth the money....just make sure you have a tight one.
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 unhappy with product. Hard to focus and keep in focus. While viewing it will go out of focus easily
Sony used to make this model, only collapsible. If these headphones could fold up I would give it 6 stars.
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.
This product is very durable and a great product to have to hook your lap top up to your television.
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.
If you play 1st or 3rd person shooters on an Xbox 360, your search is over. I connected mine via the included optical audio cable and the surround sound works very well. My only issue is that they are too loud. You can control the volume a little with the included digital decoder, but not quite enough. You will need to go into each games settings and turn the volume down.The sound quality is about what you would expect from a $17 pair of headphones: fair to poor. For gaming the quality is acceptable, but I would not use these for listening to music or movies. I have wireless Sennheiser headphones I use for that.I wear a Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator under my headphones so I can chat while I play. Even with the ear-bud in one ear under the headphones it does not affect the surround sound effect that much. It may be uncomfortable for some, but it does not bother me (even for long 6+ hour gaming sessions). It seems to work a little better with the Sennheiser's, probably because I have finer control over the headphone volume.I would love to try some Turtle-Beach headsets for comparison, but I think I will wait until their prices drop before buying. Besides, the Turtle Beach headphones do not feature true surround sound. They are simulated Dolby Pro-logic with only one speaker in each ear. These have 3 speakers in each ear.I am amazed at the difference surround sound has made in my gaming experience. I will never play a 1st or 3rd person shooter without it ever again.
If you are running windows 7 on your computer, as I am, don't waste your money on this printer. I bought it because I needed a high volume dual tray printer for work, but it is NOT compatible with win 7, despite what the vendor or documentation may say. I did everything humanly possible to get this to work, including spending almost 2 hours on the phone with HP Tech support and they told me it just wouldn't work.I guess if you have a different operating system it may be okay.
I DJ and all my line cables are Monster Studio Links. I use these Monster M DJ cables to connect my Samsung LCD TV to my M-Audio AV 40 monitor speakers. I especially like that they offer a separate left-right channel in one cable as it provides less clutter. There is no need to replace my excellent Studio Links, but, if I were to purchase a new DJ system, there would be no hesitation as to their fine quality. They are nice and thick and designed for the rigors of the road.
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!!!
I use this with a Microsoft 7000 Desktop Wireless Keyboard & Laser Mouse and it works flawlessly. I must say that I have found it to work only with certain Microsoft wireless keyboard mouse sets.
works great very fast rewinder for anyone who still has alot of vcr tapes. i would recommend for that purpose.
I recently bought/installed the LiftMaster 3800 to replace a 5 y/o Chamberlin 2500 Chain Drive garage door opener.Mind you, our kids bedroom is over the garage. The old Chamberlin 2500 could be heard throughout the ENTIRE house whenever it was activated!!! If you're in any of those bedrooms, the sound of cranking chainlinks and vibrations felt on the floor was just too much to bear. Imagine me trying to "tip toe" out of the house to run early morning errands on the weekend...LOL... When I'd return home, I was confronted with a cranky wife because I woke up the kids by taking the car out of the garage!!!OUT with the OLD; IN with the NEW!!!Operating the LiftMaster 3800 compared to the old chain driven unit is like night and day! The LiftMaster 3800 is VERY quiet! The only noise to be heard is the sound of the garage door rollers gliding in their tracks!!! Just AWESOME!!!I'm a DIY'er and installation took about a couple of hours, for me. As I've read in other testimonials, I'd have to agree that MOST of my time was spent running the wires from the accessories to the head unit.Another BONUS, IMO, was that I could install the unit without any help!"Traditional" installation required you to have at least one other person around in order to help you lift the head unit in place while another secured it to the ceiling OR taking out an A-frame LADDER to sit the upon before trying to hold it steady to attach it....SMH...LOL.I will NEVER purchase an "old style" opener again!!!
Why pay big bucks when you can get a great quality product at a small price? The Presto Stainless Pressure Cooker offers simplicity and superior quality with more "bang for your buck". Easy assembly (just attach the handles) and simple cooking instructions make this cooker a wise choice. Cook a cut up chicken in minutes!Being a long-time pressure cooker user (40+ years), I was looking to replace my 1970 Mirro aluminum model and found the number of choices to be confusing and exhausting.After purchasing a Farber Ware stainless model several years ago, on sale at a great price, and being totally disappointed(way too heavy and complicated to use)I was thrilled to find the Presto to be just what I wanted. High quality stainless steelconstruction with a mirror finish, not too heavy even when full of food (the small "helper handle" is great) and easy to wash when empty. Cooks my food to perfection!The twelve year guarantee, Presto Company reputation, ease of use and availability of parts(if ever needed), made this quality and economical model the best choice for me.My 40 year old Mirro cooker still works, but with a cracked handle and no replacement parts available per the company, it has had its day. The stainless steel Presto is just what I need and should last this cook the rest of her life. No disappointment with this purchase! Thank you Amazon for having this product available.
The Palm Z22 is a small, simple organizer that is ideal if your life is not too complicated. It will sync to your computer to provide backup or provide an easy way to enter more lengthy data. The only problem is it appears to be obsolete and is only available used at a reasonable price or new at an exhorbitant price.
I received this product (See customer photos). It is not original like the photo!. Do not waste your money!. Very disappointed!
Absolutely fantastic, perfect for birdwatching and the price is right (I paid $50). Excellent quality, they feel good and solid.
That pretty much says it all:One of the ear cables just straight up broke off the main cable after two weeks. Nuff said. Do not buy.
I love this bag! It holds everything that I need for my camera and printer. I like how the printer dock fits snug too, so its not being knocked around inside the bag. This will be great to store my equipment in, even when I'm not traveling.
When you read through all the reviews on this and other TV's, you get a feel of what the consensus is out there on this or any other TV -- this one is the Qaeda raw. For the price, looks, style, quality and available connections, this TV is all that I'd hoped for in my purchase selection. I'm utterly satisfied with the clarity, inputs/outputs, and its looks -- stunning TV. I'm very satisfied with my purchase...
This is a great cable, very well built and all that. However, for digital media, either the signal goes or it doesn't. The price of this cable makes it a very poor value, when a $1-$10 cable will transmit the same signal with the same quality as this one. Unless you're doing a lot of shifting and plugging/unplugging, or in a harsh environment, the price of this cable just isn't justified.
I purchased this memory kit to upgrade my Dell Dimension 4600 from 512MB to 2GB and it installed effortlessly and worked like a charm. The system is definately running faster now with more memory and the PNY memory was less expensive than purchasing directly from Dell. It would have cost about $50 more to purchase the Dell memory. I wasn't sure of the memory bus speed and it runs at 333MHz instead of 400MHz but still made a great improvement and has been reliable without any issues. Definately a more economical choice compared to purchasing memory directly from Dell.
At first I was apprehensive buying a Holga. I have only ever used Minolta X-700 SLR's and Maxxum AF SLR's. The images I have seen from Holgas seemed to have so much more depth and soul, so I ordered one for myself. I had seen these on display at a high-priced clothing store at the mall that also sells vintage items. I was intrigued but they wanted twice the price for the starter kit. When I looked it up on Amazon.com I was surprised at what I thought was the great value of the starter kit. I am only disappointed because my kit did not include the roll of color film or the batteries. Other people have mentioned these items missing from their box as well. Otherwise I would rate this a great deal compared to brick and mortar stores in my city. Film and batteries are relatively cheap. The book that comes with the kit is inspiring and full of beautiful photos made with this humble toy camera.
I'll start with the good things:-It has a long cable. I have a medium ATX case, and I installed the fan in the case's front, and I could connect the cable in the mobo's case fan header all the way past all PCI slots! I have never had a full ATX case, so I can't be sure if it'll reach in those.-It has Low, Medium, and High RPM setting. The switch is at the end of a semi-rigid cable of about 10cm long. It makes its use relatively comfortable.-It seems to be very quiet. I don't notice it in the highest setting.The cons:-It draws its power NOT from the mobo's case fan header, but directly from a 4-pin PSU connector. You don't need a spare 4-pin connector because the fan provides an extra 4-pin connector to balance, though. This is a con for me because it seems an awful lot of extra cables for such a simple thing. Besides, it interferes with the airflow inside the case!! I bought this to improve airflow, and I end up with more clutter inside the case. I can't imagine why Antec thought the mobo could not provide the needed power.-There is no instruction pamphlet. I know I know! It is such a simple thing! Attach it to the case and that's it, right? Wrong. You need to be sure in which direction the fan blows. The fan has no indication whatsoever about the direction of the flow. You could end up having to uninstall it, and then install it again in the correct position.-The provided screws may very well be worthless to you. The provided screws are just above 1/4" (the fan is 1" thick if you want to grab it fully) and have a tiny TINY head. The holes in my case were larger than the heads and therefore, the screw would go straight through. I ended up buying a set of screws in a local hardware store. Of course they just cost like 25 cents, but the gasoline I used to get them was way more expensive.-The reported speed through the mobo's fan header is pretty much useless. The BIOS reports anything between 1000 RPM and 2700 RPM, and many, many zero's in between!! I hear you all saying it could be my mobo's fan header. Yes, it could be. I have never used that fan header before and it is a 3 year-old mobo. But for a mobo that has worked flawlessly so far, should I blame it out of the blue? The CPU fan speed reading is rock-solid 3444 RPM with VERY FEW variations, while this other fan reports nonsense. I once saw a 168.000 RPM reading with SpeedFan 4.33!Finally, I must add that my review is kind of harsh because 2 days ago I received another fan for another computer, a side 120mm fan for a brand new computer I'm building. The fan is a Thermaltake with blue LED, variable speed control, and with a temperature probe. It had a pamphlet indicating how the fan should be installed, it indicated how to determine the airflow direction so you mount it correctly, it provided appropriate screws, and it draws its power from the mobo's fan header!, providing minimal extra clutter inside the case. I guess I know now who's DADDY and who's the rebel son.
I must have gotten a defective product. The left earpiece stuck out from my ear on the bottom. No amount of adjusting could fix the problem. Switching left to right didn't help either. I didn't even bother to plug it into my player so I can't vouch for the sound quality. Sent these back for a refund.
Received it quickly and it was just what we needed to hook up our radio without cutting factory wiring harness
you have line of sight access to the WAP from your network card. I bought a Cisco 1120 WAP and love it. I can go all over the house, no problems at all. This thing would die if I went across the house like I do with the Cisco.
I also have the more than twice as expensive QuickCam Pro. The QuickCam for Notebooks is just as good. They both work great with Skype.
ive had this product for well over a year and it pisses me off most of the time. if you arent within 4 feet of the camera you just end up clicking the button wildly 20 times until it finally goes off when your not ready. lol.. but i still use it rather than setting the timer on the camera. keeps you from walking back and forth if you are taking multiple pictures.
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.
Hi, we got this camera to see any action on our driveway. It took a couple of hours to figure out the exact set-up, with one call to SVAT(which was returned promptly), and a bit of tweeking, but in the end we are happy with it. Crystal clear during the day, great reception. At night, not sure if it's because we have sensor lights on, but you definitely couldn't make out "who" was walking up to the door. You could see the car, not the plate number, and tell there was someone, but that's it. We haven't turned the sensor lights off to see if that works better. At first it was filming non-stop and running out of memory on the card within a few hours, but after setting the quality and sensor properly, we have it working perfectly. Good camera for the price.
I bought this used off amazon.com (where else!) and paid less than $40 and after installing new ink cartridges it works a treat, it is surprisingly fast, prints very clearly and is very quiet. I bought it to take on the road and it is small enough to fit in my laptop travel bag.It is probably a few years old but that tells me it might last another few years. The printer seems very well made, with good build quality and the cartridges hold a decent amount of ink compared to some newer printers that have cartridges that barely hold a teaspoonful of ink.I am not sure if this is still in production but if you need a decent printer for travel purposes and don't mind buying a used printer, this could be a real bargain for you. It most certainly is for me!
This is a very good enclosure. It is simple to install the drive. The case is well manufactured and goes together well. The Gotcha is that the FireWire connection is only FireWire 400, not 800. If anyone has a newer Mac Pro and expects FireWire connectivity you are out of luck. However for the price, looks, fit and finish this is a good value.
It may not be the most appealing attachment to a tripod or to your camera for that matter but it does it's job okay. It snaps the camera back on the tripod with relative ease. I am a satisfied user so far.
Canon Pixma iP1500 is a great printer with very good design and features.First of all, the good thing about it is the price. For under $50 you get a nice printer that can give you photo quality and the ink is include. Just go grab yourself a cheap USB 2.0 printer cable from place like Walmart and you have gotten yourself a great economical home printing solution.One of the best thing about this printer is the actual design on the hardware. The paper loading tray of this printer can be folded down to double the use as a dust cover to cover up the place where the paper is inserted. It is a great feature to prolong the lifespan of the printer. For people like me that doesn't print a lot (a few times a month) it helps very much to have the dust guard. In many of my previous printers that doesn't come with a build in dust cover (not the plastic bag type), there were always dust building up at the paper inserting part and clogged up the paper roller and even the ink-head, which made all the print outs have lines across them. Thumb-ups to the designer in Canon who designed this features.The way it's paper tray folded up also made this printer very space saving. In many of my older printers, I always have to lea ve room for the non-removable or unfoldable paper tray that stick out behind the printer. You don't need to worry about that with this printer. You can just put it at the corner of your desk right up against the wall.As far as print quality, it is superior for its class and price range. If you have a good sources photo, it is going to print out exactly like what it should look like on the computer screen.I would also recommend you use a high resolution source photo file to print if you want good print out quality. The higher the resolution (e.g. 1280 x 1024 dpi or 1600 x 1200 dpi), the better the print quality even the actually print out size is much smaller than what you want or what you see on your PC screen.Ink cartages for Canon has always been cheaper than most other brands. Same goes for this printer which use the BCI-24 type cartage which is the same or just slightly more expensive than the BCI-21 cartage found on most older Canon printer.Printer speed is good enough for my need and the noise it generates is perfectly acceptable.The only drawback of this printer is that it doesn't come with a seperate ink cartage and printhead container like many older Canon printer models did. Usually when I know I am not going to use the printer for quite a while (like taking a trip), I perfer to pull out the ink-head from the printer and store it away so that the ink-head will not clog up or dry out. I am not sure if Canon come up with new technology in this printer to prevent that problem or simply gotten lazy and omitted this feature. Or even worse that they simply perfer their customer to either print more, buy and use more ink to keep the ink-head functional or get new print-head from time to time. But that's just my personal conspiracy theory. I am going to find out about this issue later.I strongly recommend this printer to any casual computer user, students or even home and small business. You can never go wrong with Canon products.(HP printer always have mechanical problem and their ink cartages are expensive. The same goes for Epson and Lexmark printers even Epson have superior print quality and Lexmark printer only cost $30.)Note: If you want to get a cheap USB cable, go to Walmart. They have some really cheap USB 2.0 cables. I bought mine from there for around 8 dollars.
Lorex does not respond to customer information requests for help with their products. I would not, under any circumstances buy from this company.
I bought this opener after converting my single bay garage door to a "high lift". The opener was very easy to install. Unlike the chain-driven t-bar openers which require you to attach the motor assembly to the t-bar, attach the end of the t-bar above the garage door opening, swing the motor assembly roughly in place (setting on top of a ladder), then hang straps from the ceiling, attach the motor assembly to the straps.....The Jackshaft is much easier. It goes like this: attach the coupler to the motor assembly (tighten 2 screws), slide the motor assembly with coupler on to the torsion spring bar & tighten (2 screws), attach bracket to motor assembly & wall (4 screws). Everything is now in place. Mount the sensors, wire it up, adjust the "up" and "down" settings, and enjoy a much quieter garage door. The time and temperature display on the wall mount switch assembly is pretty cool. I can't wait for the opener on the other door to go out so I can replace it with a Liftmaster 3800!
I buy two of these as a christmas present and didnt work im very angry whit this product, dont spent a penny for this!Compre dos de este producto como regalo de navidad y solo duro un solo dia! no vale la pena gastar un centavo!
great... wasted of money that is. You are looking at this review because u wanted to know if you should buy the new 5 gen ipod with video... will dont... not for that price that is, there are better mp3 player out there.got my first ipod for chrismas and it took me a day to get it working. here are the break down...$$$$$NO VIDEO CONVERTER, NEED TO BUY ANOTHER PROGRAM TO VIEW PERSONAL VIDEO $$$$ you would think it comes with it when you spend that kind of money...NOPE!Pro: thin, cool appearance and a lot of hype, sharp screen for photos, play video.Con: no instruction manual in package, no charger (charge through computer usb only) so if you are planning to go far remember to bring you labtop or spend for a charger, low battery life music-3hr+/- video-1hr+/-, conversion of music from pc to ipod is not consumer friendly, No video converter, face: scratch very easy- back: scratch and catch grease from your hand, a lot of lack time on control from screen to screen, black ipod comes with white accessories. Can not transfer music files from Ipod to another computer.Why five stars? How else would you have seen this negative review?
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...
High quality speakers,very impressive sound when installed in my Dodge Dakota doors. One suggestion would be to make the tweeters adjustable up and down to improve the sound stage. I will buy another set to replace the rear speakers in my truck.
Good cheap memory, not much more to say about the item, just that it was priced right and easy to install.
I use this to connect my Sony Vaio to my HDTV (Samsung). The cord works really well to let me watch online shows on my TV through my computer.Just a note for anyone struggling with hooking up their Sony: My TV initially would not recognize that there was any input. You may have to update some various things (go to the Sony website to get those upgrades that are specific to your type of laptop. I did this and still couldn't get it to work, but it at least saw that there was input, it just said something about not being able to use the data or something along those lines. After some fiddling, I changed one of the settings to 60Hz (sorry I can't remember exactly where it was, somewhere under Control Panel and then Other... it's the same place where you tell it to use two screens). That did it! I've been pretty pleased with the quality- it's not superfantastic like watching a bluray but definitely better than watching TV on my laptop.
I bought this thing a couple of months back. I had learnt from a friend of mine that it is not a good router. However I could not resist the price at which it was available. THOUGH MY MAIL-IN REBATE HAS NOT REACHED ME EVEN AFTER TWO CALLS.Anyways, I found this thing to be very simple and easy to use.Simple English that we have learnt so far is good enough for the installation. I was a first time user so followed the book to the hilt and faced no issues. It is still running happily. I keep power cycling it (once a month) when I'm bored with nothing else to do. And I can catch the signal from my parking lot, don't ask me why i do that.
the nylon for comfort started peeliin off quickly there fore product wear, tears fast, i ended up selling them myseself
First of all one of the biggest reasons I bought this camcorder is because it says it works with Macintosh. Well this is very true but they do not mention that you need Quicktime 7.0 or later to play your movies.This means you must be running a newer version of Mac OS X (i believe later than at least 10.3) to download this Quicktime version. I was able to find a work around by using a Media playthat played AVI movies, but er the quility was not as good and the sound was delayed and echoed.Eventually I was able to find a converter that changed the AVI format to a Quicktime movie format and it worked great. It was a bit time consuming, but considering the cost of the camcorder and the quality of the pictures I would defenitly recommend this for you!**update** it still works awesome even after an accidental trip through the washer and dryer
the card was very easy to install, both the software and hardware. The software allows you to revert to the Windows Wireless management, which I had to do while on vacation. The Cisco software didn't do a good job at finding wireless connections especially if you move around to different wireless locations. Its easy to revert to Windows wireless management in that case.Card offers solid connections, at decent speeds for a Wireless G card. It works well with my Rosewell Wireless N router. The extension part of the card sticks out an inch or so, which isn't too bad. Super price on this device makes it a super buy.
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.
I am a fairly serious gamer and was looking to treat myself to a high end headset. I originally planned to buy a high end head set and sound card, but when I saw the AKR8 with the included USB sound card, I thought it would be great. Boy was I wrong!For starters, the headset is comfortable for about 30 minutes. After that it really starts to hurt your ears.The 5.1 sound is not very accurate. You can use their test program to prove this to yourself. Sounds that should be behind you and to the left sound like they are behind you and to the right. I suspect its a bug in the software.Either of these issues I could deal with, but the biggest problem is that the microphone will not work with multiple DirectSound programs running. Like most gamers, I use a 3rd party chat program when I game (Ventrillo). Whenever I try to speak on my mic, I get an unusable amount of static. This is a known bug in the USB sound card, one that doesn't have a fix at the moment. What makes this even worse is the fact that I can't just use the headset with my build in sound card because it uses a custom connector. I had to go back to using my old $10 headset and on board sound card and now my $100 headset is just an expensive paperweight.If they fix the bug with the sound drivers I'd probably up my rating to 3 stars.
This is a run of the mill FM transmitter and the price is very good.Unfortunately, the auto shutoff "feature" ruins it for me. I bought this to watch TV/movies on ipod in car. The device will repeatedly shutoff unless you are playing music. Like every minute. The dialogue is insufficient to keep it on. Probably a problem for audiobooks as well.Beware. If you are doing it for music - it seems the same as every other fm transmitter I've ever had - adequate, not great, very dependent on surrounding signals.
Well constructed. See that reduction is in the 35 to 550 hertz range. Top end response seems to cut off at about 15 kilohertz. I haven't tried it on an airplane yet.
I had a Olympus D-360L prior, an excellent camera, but no zoom. I looked at the Canon S400, Pentax 555, Sony T1, Kyocera 300L. The Pentax had speed issues, the Sony was expensive, the Kyocera had no optical viewfinder and I did not like the split LCD, lens system which I thought would be difficult to control / coordinate. The Canon was almost my choice, but it was a little slower, more expensive, and the Minolta supported SD and memory stick formats. I have a Sony Clie SJ-22 that I wanted to display pictures with, using memory sticks.The Minolta is tiny, I can fit it into a case intended only for memory cards (Lowepro). It is also lightnening fast, I cannot see how much faster a camera could be. You slide the door, bring the camera to your eye, align the image, and shoot, there is no delay, another picture can be taken with only a 1-2 second (roughly) delay at normal settings.The directional and telephoto buttons allow you to magnify and move the image on the LCD, the image moves on the screen without any blurring. The display of images is very fast.The issue of autofocus in low light is somewhat apparent, but actually not that much different than my Olympus. The camera does seem to struggle a little in low light,-some autofocus delays, some exposure issues, but to me these are almost imperceptible, and I suspect they would be to most people. I suspect most compact digital cameras struggle in low light situations.Overall, outdoor picture quality is excellent, indoor is very good. Relative my olympus, there is not a huge difference, until you start to magnify images, and the greater resolution is evident.There are small issues with opening the camera cover, initially I found it a little difficult to get a good grip but I now have no problems.The menu system is not the best in terms of organization, but it is redundant (the same settings are available on many screens), and I have not had problems quickly changing settings.This is an excellent, compact, fast camera that unlike my old Olympus D360L, I can carry everywhere, in my shirt pocket if I want. It may not be a good choice for someone not used to digital gadgets, but anyone with experience with computers or PDA's should enjoy this camera.Update 12/05:I feel even better about this camera now. I've traveled all over the world with it, and it has performed well. The selection button on the back has started to loosen, but otherwise no mechanical problems at all.I've used the video function more than I though I would initially. Since I can carry the camera easily, I can catch unexpected events-the Air Force Thunderbirds flew over my car in Maine and I caught the event very well on the camera.The voice recorder allows you to annotate your photos. You can document entire trips with just this camera alone.Update October 2007: My G400 was stolen from my house &lt;sigh>. A great camera, it was still working well when it was stolen-except for a single loose button. I used it all over the world. If you see one, used, for sale in eastern or central Massachusetts,call me.
This is a great camera. I research everything I buy to an extream degree and this was my hands down favorite. I own a Canon XT and this camera is the perfect complement to my larger heaver SLR. There are times when I want the high degree of control that a Slr offers and times when I want a small camera that I can throw in my pocket to take pictures and not feel like I am sacrificing quality. My wife loves it too because the image stabilization produces sharp pictures more consistantly and also helps in low light situations. This camera is really designed for point and shoot and delivers consistantly good pictures with very few bad exposures and out of focus pictures. The camera is well designed and has a quality feel to it. My biggest gripe is... well there are none. After shooting hundreds of pictures, I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat.
This is a very easy-to-use recorder with quality sound.... As long as it's in HQ setting. However, when it's in HQ, 5 hours is all you get to record. I bought this because it boasted up to 36 hours of recording time in LP, and much to my dismay, anything recorded in LP sounds like an alien screaming while tied to a moving train.Overall, it's not bad. Not what I was looking for, but not bad.
I got an iTrip for my Birthday, and loved it! It has much better quality than an old transmitter that I had called, "iRock." It doesn't take any batteries, and is easy to use. The only flaw is that you have to stop your music to change stations.
I wear a headset all day some days so I need something comfortable. The mx500i fits that bill. Since I have a hearing loss in some frequencies audio quality is important to me. This doesn't have a lot of booming bass that makes me unable to understand people. So that's good. I do find that the noise and echo cancellation are a little worse than I would hope. People in conferences with me do hear background noise more than I'd like and if I turn up the earphone too far they will hear an echo coming back at themselves. But it's a good buy overall.
I actually have the RT314 which integrates the RT311 with a 4 port switch (a note on switches vs hubs. A hub shares the bandwith between connected devices. So, if you have one computer going through the hub to the internet and a second connecting to a third over the lan for a file transfer, they have at most 100mbs total between them. A switch actually routes a dedicated connection for each pair of communicating devices so that they can communicate at full bandwidth).Anyway, this is a great device. I pulled it out of the box, plugged in the wires and everything worked immediately. I'm sharing cable internet between a windows 2000 box and PowerMac (running OS9 and DAVE 2.5) with no problems at all.It's 4 stars because the web interface is really quite useless. To properly configure this device (including the very cool dynamic dns capabilities) you need to telnet to the box. Not a *big* deal, but still a minor nuisance. There's no reason the web interface couldn't handle these other configuration options as well.I had considered the Linksys box which is very similar in capabilities, but searching usenet archives revealed that the netgear is a much more reliable device.
Sound is good, installation fairly easy. Its a lot larger than you would expect. The only thing I don't like about it is the Orange screen and button colors. Does not match the display colors of my other appliances in the kitchen and stands out a lot which you generally don't want for an under cabinet radio.
Well the look of the tweeters was great. It came in tow days, but after i installed the last of 4 speakers i realized that the last onw was blown out it clicks when I turn the raido up. I would like a replacement but i no longer have the contact info. If u can hel me out and make me a happy coustomer please respond asap to jaydash63@yahoo.comThanks
If you are looking for a very good pen drive, this is THE ONE!!! I recommend!!!
Holds my 17" laptop and keeps it cool. Good price for a no fuss product.
I bought a CANON macro lens, having no idea it comes with a hood of its own.To my understanding, someone at Amazon should have told me that I get the hood as part of buying the lens.Amazon, in the site, encourages buying a hood and a filter with the lens,and this was exactly what I did.A waste of over 50 Dollars.I mailed my complaint over two weeks ago but NEVER got a reply.What a sarcastic way of doing business.....I wish to state that all the 3 articles I bought, are of a very high quality !!!Adam Ganot, Israel.
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.
I didn't buy a wired headset because I like wires but because bluetooth is subject to too much interference. This headset had a noise cancelling mic and that is why I purchased it but the noise cancellation doesn't seem to work as well as some computer VOIP headsets I own.
Love these headphones. The price is right and the sound quality is very good. I never did care much for earbuds , to me they are uncomfortable after a few minutes. When i wear these, i feel like i am in my own space, and loving it. Highly recommend.
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.
I've been an avid amateur photographer for over 20 years, and I can tell you the prints from this printer are top notch and lab quality.The color rendition is extemely accurate so long as you properly load the Sony printer driver. Those of you who get unexpected results may because of the quality or calibration of your computer monitor. I have not noticed, as some have, that any color is particularly bright or vivid. The price per print is a little hefty, around $0.65 per print if your buy the larger 75 print kit, but of course you only print the ones you really like. Be advised that Sony does not include in the box any starter print cartridge or paper in the box, so you must buy these separatly.
With the purchase of my new JVC camcorder, I also bought the larger than life battery for it. It more than doubles the recording and playback time over the origional battery. I recommend this product.
I love to have my addresses, phone numbers with me and being able to update with the computer is easy. Also great for notes, grocery shopping lists, etc. It has so many features. Also I am able to show off my pictures without hauling around envelopes, books, etc.The price was right for me and the features are more than I expected.The size is perfect for transporting with me in my pocket. I bought a leather carrier to protect it. I highly recommend for anyone who loves to show off pictures, and have a scheduler all in one.
This is an amazing TV Tuner. I live the HD TV quality over the air with this device and I highly recommend it if you are in range of HD antennas. If you are over 15 miles, it doesn't work as well, but it is worth the money.
I cleaned the sensor from my CANON EOS 50D with them. If you follow the instructions you should need only one SensorSwab for cleaning the sensor. But this didn't work for me. After all, I needed 5 of this SensorSwabs to clean my sensor. Don't thrown away the used Swabs, I prepared them with new tissues (Lens Cleaning Tissues from Pearstone). It's a little tricky to fold the other tissues around the swabs, but so you can save a lot of money.The cleaning instructions and how to test the sensor I followed the instructions from [...]I would recommend to read this website before(!) you try to clean your sensor - it worked for me.My opinion after all: SensorSwabs are good, I didn't rate them with 5 stars only because of the price.
I bought this to connect one of my pcs to the internet. So far it works great.
I was very please with this battery, as it was a quarter of the cost at the local store. The only negative comment I have is: the shipping was more that the item. To me that does not make sense. Overall, with the cost of the item and shipping it ended up costing half what I would have paid at the telephone supply store.
I am pleased with this product.Does what it is supposed to, fits well to the flash.Pretty good price. I would surely recommend this.
Only negative comment is the flimsy chain part of the keychain, especially the loop that goes into the recessed slot in the device. But the loop, and, in fact, the chain part can likely be replaced. The device has a 1.5" CSTN LCD Color Screen and sports 16 MB of Flash Memory that will store up to 62 photos. Photo files of the JPEG, GIF, and BMP variety can be displayed. It can be synced up to PC's (98SE, 2000,XP, or VISTA) and OsX Macs.On all other counts, the device is what it is. At a time when there is generalized China-bashing, I can only applaud all other aspects of this pocket-sized slide-show device. The Coby DP-151 is superior to other similar products like the one at RS that sells for almost twice what I paid via Amaazon's vendor. Tigersoft was not at all helpful to me when I attempted to shop with them for this device. It is not a toy for the kids and will not tolerate much pounding with a hammer and forceful drops onto a tiled floor. The software that comes bundled with the device is exactly the same as what is sold with the more expensive RS device, although the RS device has a very impressive "keyholder" component.I do not know about battery life, as the onboard Lithium-polymer rechargeable gets it's juice via USB. I suspect that the battery may have a tendency to discharge when unused for days or weeks, but it quickly recharges. The screen is amazingly bright and clear, and the slide-show function is seamless. In my hands, the software appears to also be seamless and very efficient in the way it autosizes the files that are pulled into the software while the DP-151 is docked via USB. The software also has a workable CROP function. Detailed graphics look crisp and sharp, but remember that a small device such as this one may require the use of your glasses.If one ignores the flimsy double-loop that attaches the chain to the device, the DP-151 could qualify as the most worthwhile 2007 gift article for under $20 (if you are able to purchase it for that).
I've used a 6-qt. aluminum pressure cooker for years. It finally bit the dust so I decided to try a stainless steel cooker. This one is taller, but not as wide, as my previous cooker. However, it is plenty big to hold a 3-4 pound chicken or roast, which is what I usually cook in it. So far I really like it - and no problems yet with hardware rusting like I've read in a few reviews. I would recommend this one to anyone who needs a not-too-big pressure cooker!
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.
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.
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.
I spent several months of research before I decided on this one which had the best picture for the price. I saw a Philips that I really liked but it was too big (10" screen). I really liked the features of the 8.9" Toshiba but the off-angle viewing was horrible!!! This LS90 has some good features (6 hr battery, car adaptor and good off-angle viewing). The picture quality could be better. . .when viewed up close you can see blocky characteristics, but they disappear when viewed at normal distances.Overall, very decent.
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.
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.
My old temperature clock went on the blink after almost 10 years. This LaCrosse was purchased from Amazon after I could not locate a replacement in town.This one has worked well except it keeps reseting the clock time with daylight savings time. Must be a setting that I have missed. The model looks great on my desk. Numbers are very easy to read.
I never ordered this product, did not want the product, did not need the product, cost was only 4-5 bucks so not worth fooling with trying to get my money back.
Burned wood for six hours kept eight people warm while kids made smores and moms drank wine, was a good night for all. The stars and moon cutout gave a nice reflection. Very easy to put together.
Shopping locally for replacement chargers is worthless. If you can find them they are overpriced. This charger is great. Has a good design, and despite my skepticism was able to bring back some old infolithium batteries that hadn't been charged in over 3 years!
I ordered wrong item, there was nothing wrong with this. It looked great, but was not what my husband wanted.
This camera has really good optics and takes exceptional pics. People see my shots and ask me what camera I have. I also have the underwater case by canon, and with the underwater setting, I get amazing shots. It is easy to use, small but with lots of powerful features. I have absolutely no bad things to say except one. If you want to take shot quickly in succession on moving things, this doesn't refresh fast enough. After taking 15,000 shots, the lens stopped moving out and I had to get a new camera. I sure got my monies worth. I bought the SD powershot 960 now and love it even more.
Before I rave on about how great this product, let me just say up front that it is not the best mp3/wma player, nor is it the best recorder... but it is the best for doing both. I purchased the player because I wanted to listen to my digital music away from home. I purchased the Ripflash DX because I wanted to make digital recordings of the high school choirs that I teach. Because the DX records in WMA format, it is able to compress near-CD quality sound and transfer it to my computer without sending it through my sound card using a LINE IN or MIC port. With the ability to change the recording bitrate and the option for another 128MB, the recording options are near limitless.
Very nice Case. I love it since day one. Lot of space. Great price. Thank you Amazon!
I JUST RECEIVED MY NEW CANON NECK STRAP FOR MY NEW SONY DIGITAL CYBER- SHOT CAMERA. IT FITS !!!. UNABLE TO GET ONE FROM SONY(DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT)ITS AND ITEM THEY SHOULD OFFER.I LIKE THE CONSTRUCTION AND THE VINYL FEATURE FOR KEEPING IT CLEAN ALSO THE FLEXABILITY. IT IS SO HANDY TO HAVE AROUND MY NECK AND I NO LONGER AM AFRAID I WILL DROP MY CAMERA.LIKE THE SILVER COLOR TO MATCH MY CAMERA.
small easy to use and gives you a portable way to listen to your ipod without the ear buds.
The router has been functioning for me for the past month or so without any problems and provides a number of useful features that one would expect from a router. This was the third Belkin addition to my network, and all perform quite well despite simultaneous gaming and browsing traffic.Update: After a firmware update this router has become even stronger not needing a reset in many months - provides a fairly good range in a brick and wood building. It's a decent router with good features - if you aren't looking for something over the top, just something that'll let you get YouTube in the family room or the like, this router is great.Update (5+ years later): The router has finally died in a somewhat annoying way, lights come up, it provides 'connection' to Ethernet ports and WiFi, but ultimately does not route any traffic nor will it serve it's own webpage any longer. It certainly has not been in regular use for a long time, but when I used it as backup it failed. It was fine while it lasted!
This product, while it feels a little cheap, works exactly as expected. For the price, I do not have any complaints.
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.
It works great. I wish there was a link between the cap and the body of the stick so the cap would not get lost easily. However the cap may be attached to the back of the stick.
Having used the original iMac keyboard for over a year I was never impressed with the feel of the keys. So a couple of months ago I replaced it with the Macally USB keyboard and it makes all the difference in the world for me. I had to do the same thing for my wife on her iMac as she never liked the original keyboard.
Recently ordered the product to upgrade from 1G to 3G. The product arrived on time, Took maybe 5 mins to install and my computer is really fast! Not to mention it's at a Great Price. Awesome Product!!
Really fast service in delivery and the card is as it was billed to be - fast, accurate, and flawless. Couldn't be happier!
The wireless remote works great and it's easy to use. No problems at all. Just push a button on the camera, turn on the remote, and you're ready to snap away!
I bought this product for my daughter for her birthday in September and she doesn't go anywhere without it! It is simply fabulous for quick video shots at the prom (only with LOTS of light!!), carrying tunes on a field trip or catching friends doing crazy things during band rehearsal. My daughter had the software up and running in about 10 minutes and had none of the problems others have reported here. I am buying her a larger media card for Christmas because her current 64 mg card is not always big enough to carry tunes out on a field trip and picture back from the trip without having to blow away the tunes.It is just the right size, just the right price and meets all of her needs for a video camera, digital camera and MP3 player. I think that this is such a great product that I bought three additional players for additional gifts.
Have had the opportunity to use only one of these but everything went as expected on installation and it continues to work perfectly.
This product works as it is intended. It stays on securely while I work out and run. This case works with my iPod Classic 7th Gen. It's a tight fit, but it does fit. I like the headphone wire management system. The clear window allows you to see the display. The scroll wheel is a little hard to navigate through the clear plastic, but it does work. It's not the best product, but for the money, it does what it is suppose to. I totally recommend this product.
Great durable headphones. The weight felt heavy for a while but my neck became accustomed to it after a few days and now I barely notice it. Has good built in sound dampening and great sound. I would give five stars if it came packaged with a quality adapter for use with a small headphone jack, generic adapters don't work great and will cause static and sound loss when barely touched.
Great TV! I purchased this at Sams Club in Nov 2008. Floor model for $732! Added a 3 year warranty for $79 so I can't lose. I've got the BDPS350 Blu-ray hooked up through HDMI and a 360 hooked up through Component and the picture is beautiful. Haven't tried tweaking the picture yet cause I haven't had to. There isn't much of a reflection on this TV which is a big plus. Many LCD's and Plasma's are so reflective. My one complaint is that my PC is hooked up (not through HDMI) and you can't view the PC on the whole screen. Don't know if a PC/Laptop with an HDMI output would fix that but I assume so. I have a Samsung 46" DLP and this picture is a lot clearer then that TV.
Purchased this device for the firewire 800. Worked great right out of the box with the lacie firewire 800 card. Liked the drive so much I purchased a second one. System could not recognize the second drive. Thought it was bad until I disconnected the first drive. Then it worked fine. Tried several variations, both connected to the lacie card, daisy chained both directions, nothing worked. Contacted WD. After 4 emails with them with some suggestions to solve the problem, they finally told me it was an existing problem they are aware of and that there is no fix for it. They suggested using one drive as a firewire 800 and the second one as usb 2.0. It has something to do with a GUID. Seems all the WD triple interface drives use the same address and it makes it impossible to have two drives connected via firewire 400 or firewire 800 at the same time. I could have saved a few dollars if I had known that only usb 2.0 can work with a firewire drive for WD.For a problem they are aware of it seems they don't seem to be telling people about it. I would have returned the units, but I had the first one for a few weeks and it was a month by the time WD told me it was 'A known issue'. And with over 400gb each of data stored on them I didn't want to take the time to back it up somewhere else. Turned this one over to PCWorld and they sent it to their On Your Side editor. I think it should be on the Consumer Watch column.So if you get one be aware it will be the only firewire drive you can use. I read that the Maxtor drives don't have this problem. Try them instead.
I purchased the Lexmark Z845 printer from Amazon. I linked to accessories on the Amazon site for this printer and ordered a replacement set of ink cartridges featured on this page. When the cartridges arrived it was the wrong item. I returned it to Amazon unopened. Amazon would NOT refund shipping. This is totally unfair because the link on their site for accessories for this printer sent me to the ink cartridge set I ordered. I had to contact Lexmark to learn the correct product number. In addition there is NO link for a phone number to speak with a live customer service rep. Over the years I have spent thousands of dollars shopping with Amazon. This Christmas and future shopping I will do elsewhere. Penny wise dollar foolish Amazon!
I read the other reviews and decided to order one for my V-DAC (I) - and it does everything as advertised. I'm using it with Audioengine 2 speakers, and it provides more solid imaging, much tighter and more defined bass, and more overall depth and dynamics. It is not night and day difference or dramatic improvement but it is enough that I'll never go back to the stock power supply - this Pyramid supply was a great value and perfect combo with the V-DAC! And yes my V-DAC runs much cooler with this unit that with the stock PSU - which always worried me because the V-DAC ran pretty hot.
I purchased four of these batteries for our cordless phones. All was going well until just past the 1year mark. Now three of the four batteries will not charge. They gave out within a couple weeks of each other! The fourth still works, but has been in a handset that had been rarely used. Time will tell on number four. Authentic Energizer batteries should have lasted much longer. The original Uniden batteries lasted over four years. Very disappointed!
This is a great keyboard, it saves so much space, is so comfortable to use, is very well built and it very high quality. The keyboard is aluminium and very durable, the keys are very comfortable and well placed and spaced on the board, it is beyond easy to set up with your mac or windows based machine, just put in the batteries, push the power button your your pretty much done. The look of the keyboard is very stylish and goes perfectly with any mac and saves so much room for pc users using MS, HP, or Logitech keyboards that take up over half the desk. Over all a great keyboard, very nice, very easy to use and very easy to set up. Great Apple product.
I purchased the Shure E4c earphones because of all the positive things I read on many sites. I guess they would be fine if you want to lie around on the couch with your player in your lap but they are horrible if you want to use them while walking, running or for any other type of exercise. They make a very annoying noise as the cable rubs on your cloths. If you are a runner you hear a rustling type of noise constantly with the movement of the cable. I am very upset that this would be even be an issue after all what is an mp3 player for if not to take on the go.
This mouse has worked flawlessly for me for 6+ months. Compact, but fits my big hand nicely. Works on most any surface. I don't even use a mouse pad anymore. Bedsheets, dining room table, my leg, etc. Works fine on all. Haven't had to change the batteries once. In other words, it's very energy efficient. The signal strength is very strong. I can use the mouse at any angle, and from a distance that even makes it hard to read my 15.4" computer screen. Seems ruggedly built. I treat it well, but I have a feeling it could handle some fairly rough treatment and still work just fine. I simply can't find any faults with the thing. If you need a reliable, compact, wireless, optical mouse, I don't think you could go wrong by purchasing this particular unit.
I recently purchased a new computer that came as package including a 23 inch monitor. While my monitor had a HDMI port, my tower did not. So i hooked up the conection via a DVI cable. I happen to like large size print on my screen. I was sort of disappointed by the way the text and images looked.I spoke with someone where i bought the computer and told them i was thinking about trying an DVI to HDMI cable. They said they didn't think it would make that big of a difference. Well i am glad i didn't listen to him because it DID make a noticeable difference and i am very pleased and would highly recommend this product to anyone!
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.
When you're tired of listening to music through your crappy little headphones, give these a try. I use these to listen to music on CD (remember those?) and general computer use, including my laptop. They seem to be built well and have pretty good isolation from outside sounds. They produce good sound over the whole sound spectrum and don't amplify bass or treble that's not there.My reason for the lacking 5th star is the material in the ear cushion...it's noisy and crackles when the headphones move around. It's not loud, just slightly annoying when listening to quiet parts.Great headphones, I would recommend them to a friend.
I never bothered to return this item, but it did not work when I received it. Tried reformatting it even, but to no avail.
My original power adapter was slowly giving up the ghost... after searching around various places, aftermarket vs OEM, vendors, etc., I settled for this one. No issues and works like it should.
works just perfect on my lenovo 3000 c200.-
This is a step-up ring (sold by Digital Goja seller) that allows usage of any standard 72mm filters on a 58mm diameter lens. The ring is a solid piece made from a very light black anodized aluminum. I have quickly tried it with my ND B&W filter on a Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF-S lens. No issues found so far. However, I have not yet used it in the field and will update this review when I have a chance to use it in real environments over the next several months.
Item was purchased to use with new MacBook Air, so gigabit was key in its selection. It arrived intact and well packed, and when connected to the MacBook, the computer sensed it, but it would not ever work. I called Trenenet tech service, and they seemed to know nothing. After about forty minutes' discussion with a number of agents, the gist was that the item is NOT Mac compatible, even though it says on its label that it is. I sent the thing back and bought the Apple item for that purpose.
We needed a long cord to feed from an adjacent room to my all-in-one printer/scanner/fax machine. This was just what we needed and was purchased at a great price!
Added to an old Inspiron 1501 runinng vista. Made a almost useless system run like better than new. Shipping was very quick and was packaged new. A must if u have a old 1501 collecting dust that u would like to revive. This is the max ram this laptop will use.
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.
I received my modem a few days ago with some reservation because there are a number of similar products on the market...did I buy the right one? Well, I have a CASIO E-115 pocket PC with AOL email software included. Upon receiving the modem, I simply plugged it in to the expansion card slot and immediately my system recognized the modem without any problems. Dial up was brainless and I was up and running within 5 minutes. I haven't tried a standard connection through outlook to receive email, but it shouldn't be difficult. The best selection criteria I can give you is the price for the quality of product that you are receiving. This modem is priced at $... and is certainly worth it compared to similar modems priced at $.... Definitely worth your money and reliable!!
I have looked at these for years and tried several boom boxes and job site radios with no success. Reception is always an issue even when I have 4-5 good public radio stations to choose from. This little unit has great reception and I would definitely recommend it.
Let me simply say that this device worked once and then never again. I bought it when it was on Amazon for $2.99 and I kind of assumed it wouldn't last very long, but only one time, wow. Don't recommend to anyone.
You can't go wrong with the DB2. It is very easy to assemble and comes with a solid permanently installed 'balun' transformer, not a flimsy wired lead version supplied on other antennas. I installed the DB2 to pick up digital stations from Hartford, CT about 30 miles distance. I've very pleased with the results with stations coming in a solid 7/10 signal quality on the digital converter box. No complaints with this product.
Looked forwad to getting these,but was very disappointed.There is a plastic string inside one of the lens that is in the field of view.Alignment must be off because cant adjust double vision out of them.
Worked perfect...made my bedroom cords from my TV look hidden (Was even able to paint over them!)....will buy more when I get another TV!!!!
I was ready to buy the Panasonic PV-GS400 Mini DV Camcorder, even though it was a year or so old at the time. This camera came highly rated and my buddy loved it. When i heard that HD cameras were coming down in price, i decided to wait. I am glad i did.I have had the Panasonic HDC-SD1 camera for about a month. I give it 5 stars, but if Amazon had a scale of 1-10, I would give it an 8.5-9.0. However, I must say that this camera is awesome. All the major features i would want are there. The menu system is easy to use and the features it offers are awesome. The media is stored on a high Capacity SD card, but i am not sure if that is necessary. I have used other SD cards in this video camera and they seem to work fine.The biggest complaint i have is that the yoke stick to navigate around the camera is not in a great location so your fingers get cramped trying to move it around. Often it requires two hands if not positioned correctly.The second thing that kind of seems problematic has nothing to do with the camera, but the HD part of the video taping makes it hard to edit on a computer. Requires special software - which i believe is provided. To be honest, i have not played with the software yet.All in all, i recommend this camera.
I had one before and had no problems so I upgraded to a 2GB. Radio freezes and no sound will come out. Power on can freeze and you have no way of turning device on and have to wait util it decided it is the right time.Item freezes up too much and then not only does Amazon and the Factory Depot give you the run around for a refund but they want you to get confirmation form sansdisk something is wrong with the item. So a refund isnext to impossible. Most of the items going out now form Sans for the Express are refurbished items!! Buy your electronics at a store!!!
I found the GPS sensitivity very good. Satellite acquisition times very good.The unit is too thick. The etrex units are in serious need of a redesign. They have been the same for years. Why is the tiny screen on the bottom ? It should be on top.The biggest problem is the screen. It is too small. It is pretty much worthless. The resolution is pretty poor too.Also the included basemap is pretty much worthless. For any decent mapping you are forced to shell out another $200 to buy the Topo 2008 & City Navigator NT maps. So this little door stop will really cost you $426. Be prepared to spend even more to get the accessories that you need bringing things up to $500+Mine is going back since I picked up a Colorado 300 to try out.This unit is not recommended.
I paid around $10. This item came shipped in a small unsealed clear plastic bag inside a bubble envelope and was shipped via USPS (was not sold by Amazon btw). I was amazed to see it arrive intact. I hooked it up to an IDE/PATA hard drive inside a SATA enclosure/media player and it worked. All the necessary wires including the power wire for the adapter itself and SATA cable, and Molex power spitter wire were included (but might not be from other sellers and you will probably need to buy a molex to SATA power adapter). I bought the last one from the seller I purchased from months ago (don't recall the name). It also worked for a Sony DVD drive I have. Good Product.
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 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.
It is the second time nikon provided the wrong cable for Coolpix S1. Maybe someday they will get there heads straightened out.
A solid work horse for great distance. Not too heavy, comfortable and easy to focus. One draw back is unless you are three to four hundred yards away, stay with the smaller 8X30 Predator. The 12X50 is almost too powerfull causing excessive movement. It also brings your subject matter too close. I have found myself having to move back to get better clearity.
Having purchased this as an upgrade from a 3 year old Canon A70, I am quite pleased. Having only used this camera for a week (about 200 pictures) I am quite happy with the picture quality and ease of use. As to the few poor reviews just prior to mine, all I can say is if you drop most cameras, they will break. As the LCD gets larger, it is going to be more fragile. The image stabilization is quite good. I primarily use IS for low light manual setting pictures. As to the reviewer who complained of blurry pictures, if you do not know how to properly handle ANY camera, you will not be pleased. This camera is quite good for the money. If you do decide to purchase this camera, invest in a 60X SD for the best shot to shot times.
This TV is incredible. Hands down one of the best LCDs on the market right now. There are plenty of great reviews about the TV itself, I wanted to quickly write about my experience with Eagle's white glove delivery service, since I know a lot of people have questions about them.First let me just say that the delivery was very smooth. I order this TV on January 26th and it arrived today, February 1st. When the TV first shipped Amazon's estimated delivery was February 8th, however tracking through the Eagle website ([...]) revealed a Feb. 4th date. I called my local Eagle office when I saw that the TV had arrived in the area (Boston for me) and they were very nice and extremely helpful. They gave me a direct number for the delivery driver who works in my area and I called him and immediately scheduled an appointment for the next day.I have to say though, if I hadn't called them, I'm not sure everything would've been so smooth and quick. So my advice is to be accertive and don't hesitate to call them. Keep an eye on the location of your TV on the Eagle website and call when it gets into the area. They had my correct phone number but this isn't the case for every. Overall though I'm very pleased with the service. The two delivery drives carried the TV into my apartment, unboxed it, placed it on the stand. They plugged it in and turned it on to make sure it worked, and even opened the plastic wrap that the remote came in and installed the batteries for me!Thanks to Amazon and Eagle for saving me [...] dollars on a great TV!
I've worked with a cannon powershot point and shoot and love this camera even better. Yes it is more bulky cause it doesn't fit in my pocket but takes better pictures. It is not large by any means it just doesn't fit into your pocket like a point and shoot. You take this camera because you want to take pictures not for just incase you want to. A friend of mine says the pictures are too clear because of the great detail in them. We took it to Disney land and it did a wonderful job with action photos with the parade and kids running around to still shots of my kids posing. I highly recomend this camera to anyone and it is true that once you get it you get addicted to taking pictures. I bought a 4gb memory which held 886 pictures of the very best resolutions.
This patch cord fixes the issue of bulk which is great but my fear now is that I will soon break off the keeper tab as the connectors are not hooded. If they added a soft hood over the connectors this would be five stars. It is fine as is for it's intended use of going under carpets and anything where the installation is relatively permanent but for my use (in my travel bag of cords) it is likely to lose it's keeper tabs but only time will tell.
I really liked the concept as I have a need for a flash card holder so finding something with a spare battery holder would be even better. The case itself appears well designed and constructed to last a while (or so I believe). There are also "Windows" (top and bottom) built into the case so that you can see exactly whats inside.The bummer about this is that my Nikon battery does not fit inside, The package arrived with the wording of "Combi-Cannon" so I am assuming that it only works with a Cannon Battery. Unfortunately this was not mentioned in any of the descriptions of this item so I need to return it. I would recommend otherwise.
Order came in no time and it actually was the correct itrip for my Ipod!!
These speakers are great for little projects ive had mine for 8 months and they have not failed! Once you hook them up there ready to go i recommend this project to anyone who needs smal speakers i attached them to my bike!
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.
Great product for switching between 3 different optical audio inputs. No power supply required. I use a sound bar with only one optical input and needed to switch between my TiVo, a Blu-Ray player, and the WD Media player. Works flawlessly.
I am very disappointed in this product. I purchased the unit less than three months ago and can no longer use the VCR portion because the VCR heads are so dirty. I record everyday and had no idea the VCR heads were dirty until I went to playback a tape. All I saw was snow and a blue screen message telling me the VCR heads needed cleaning. After going out and purchasing the recommended VCR Head Cleaner tape per the manual, the problem is not fixed. I then called Panasonic directly and was told I would have to bring the unit it to have it repaired. As the 90 day free labor has expired, it is going to cost me more to have the unit repaired than I originally paid for it.I was pleased with the unit's performance up until today. I previously owned an RCA 13&quot; combo, using the VCR portion everyday for almost six years without a problem. I am shocked and disappointed in Panasonic.
Works great for me, great sound and video quality. I'm glad I have it. Has some great accessories like cords to hook up to a TV if you're traveling. I used the rebate and got the free headphones and case which was a great value.
I have had this set just 2 yrs now and the screen went black. I contacted Phillips and no help there. I can't find a tech within 40 miles who will touch this tv and most said it would cost $400-$500 to repair. I will never buy a philips again. We opened the back of the tv and it is stamped Samsung all over it. If you want to spend a lot of money and have a working tv for a short amount of time this is the tv for you, otherwise stay away. I have a Vizio lcd for four years now and never a problem. Right now I am watching a 19' Vizio in front of my non working 52" Philips.
I got this install kit for my 95 Chevy S-10 Blazer, but once I opened it I immediately knew that it was the wrong one for my truck, just from the size of the area in my truck compared to the install kit. On the outside of the package and on the description says this will fit a 92' and up, but this is the wrong kit for my truck. Then when you look at the intruction booklet for my type of vehicle, it says this kit is for a 02 to 04.Wish there was a better way to make sure that this type of kit will fit before ordering, now I gotta worry if the seller will accept the product after I opened it. Hopefully the wire harness I ordered is the right one. I wished I woulda just got this from somewhere it was easier to exchange.
Not a whole lot to say, and no complaints. The envelopes are fine, sturdy; I' haven't had one tear or be bad yet.
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.
All-in-all this is a good router for it's price.OK so some features are left out and it's not the fastest (108Mbps = DI-624) router D-Link makes, but it's just fine for most.Let's face it, most people aren't avid wireless networking buffs who know how all this stuff works. But this router makes things a little easier to handle with its small price tag and simple to use inferface and the whole "set it and forget it" mentality.Personally, I've setup a couple of these, they were for either family members or friends. All I have to do is update the firmware, set the basic features up and leave it that way. The only problems I've come across involving this router were with my parents. They said their internet "just wasn't working" so I had them reboot (unplug power, count to 10, plug power back in) their cable modem (provided by ISP) and the same to this router. tehy were back up and working in 3 minutes. The router handles everything automatically when it's rebooted. As most do.Either way I've never had to replace any of these, nor have I heard complaints of wireless connections being dropped while in range.I gave this 5 stars because from the few that I've actually installed I haven't had to see them again since. And that's a good sign for me. Thanks D-Link for the inexpensive, yet reliable router.
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 have a COPMPAQ laptop that runs on Windows XP. The driver software i got on the CD when i purchased the wireless card had problems and so downloaded the one they have on the website, and for two months i had no problems. Once i updated my windows XP and my antivirus protection, it somehow dumped its physical memory contents (the wireless software)as though the software was never installed, and now it doesn't work at all. Every time i insert it into the laptop, the system is forced to restart itself.If there's anyone who has the same problem or know a solution, plz let me know at lsamuel@sunyrockland.edu.I guess a good buy has certain disadvantages to itself.
I thought this was going to be a foot pedal that I could use for talking in Ventrillo or Mumble while I played World of Warcraft but it's not.It's supposed to hide windows with a foot push.I contacted the seller for return but by the time I paid for shipping and 15% restocking fee they were going to ding me with it wasn't even worth returning. So I installed and tried to use it but it doesn't work very well. Sometimes it does what it's advertized to do and other times. I wasted my money on this.
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!
Ok I have owned this printer dock for a while when I used it to print up pics from a trip and I was able to print a few pics then the ink ran out so I went to get another cartridge and continue then same happened. My printer is so much faster and better for this job that I have never gotten another cartridge. Save your money and use the regular printer
This is a well-engineered camera: its feature set, build quality, interface, battery life, optics, and ergonometrics are all top-notch. It is a joy to use and produces high-quality pictures for web site or small photorealistic prints, especially if you use the &quot;fine&quot; mode that imposes less jpeg compression.There is also a thriving Mavican community on the 'net, and lots of useful freeware shareware, and third-party accessories. If you need to print out 8X10 photorealistic prints, buy a 2 megapixel camera; for everything short of this, the Mavica 83 is a superb camera. Unlike other reviewers, I find that this camera does a respectable job in low-light situations.One drawback is the optical zoom, which is &quot;only&quot; 3X. Sony's high-quality teleconverter (~$50) will increase this to 6X. Its use of 1.4mb floppy disk storage hasn't been a drawback for me: the 4X floppy drive is quick, it is easy to change floppies, and one floppy holds a respectable number of images (around 8 in 1024X768 fine mode, around 20 in 640X480 fine mode).The brief MPEG movies are great fun, and an easy way to create video e-mail or to add streaming video web sites.For the price, I'd prefer this high-quality .8 megapixel camera to the &quot;bargain&quot; 2 megapixel cameras, which may have inferior optics.My conclusion: Don't believe the hype about the &quot;need&quot; for 2 megapixel cameras. For e-mail, web, and smaller prints, the Mavica 83 occupies a great &quot;sweet spot:&quot; it combines many higher-end features with superior ease-of-use, convenience, and optics.
Good camera with excellent results during day time. Results in the evening or night time vary drastically. It definitely needs an additional flash light to repeat its good performance during the night time. Very light in weight compared to other competing models. Also in my exprience works very well with Kodak Gold 200. Its a good camera to have for the first timers with SLRs.
I am not impressed. I am not picking up any of HDTV channels with this antenna. The UHF and VHF channels are coming in a little bit clearer but that is about it.
I've had these headphones for over a year now, and they were great while it lasted. I bought them to use at the gym since the earphones I had used kept falling out. These headphones were perfect for what I needed it for; however, today, the right earbud suddenly failed. Guess it's not just the left earbud that quits.
Just got my 4GB USB Flash Drive and it is great. All I can say is that its not only perfect for college but perfect for whatever you like. ^_^ I give it 5/5
Beware that this thing is very small (perhaps made for 9" laptops). I bought it hoping that I would also be able to use it by placing on my lap but its a little bigger than HALF of my 15.6" laptop and you cannot place it on lap. I'd rather place the warm laptop directly on lap rather than using this tiny thing.I wouldn't use this on table either as my laptop (like all laptops) has little rubbers underneath to lift it up a bit so it does get enough ventilation without any further lift on the table.ONLY on the carpet it can be useful where you may want to avoid dust from going in the vents.I would suggest you to look for dimensions before you buy.
I purchased these headphones after i read that they had better than average low frequency response, and for twenty dollars i happily bought them. When they arrived i was blown away. these headphones, produce lower and more accurate bass than my sennheisers, given that they sennheisers are open-ear and and around ear design, its still a notable achievement. these headphones, at least in my opinion sound better than the Bose in ear headphones. My only complaint is that my ears become soar after an hour or so of listening due to the in ear design and extremely loud volume and bass levels attainable.As a sidenote to achieve a more balanced sound i suggest tweaking the itunes EQ to accentuate vocal and high frequncies, once this is done these headphones sound amazing.
Great paper for the class that is being taken. It is good paper for the black and white picture that are developed
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"
After trying for hours and also calling linksys and waiting on hold forever, I was told there was nothing they could do for me and that my laptop was incompatible with this new g adapter card. Very disappointed.
I'll keep this short and simple. This product is:- Durable- Lightweight- Inexpensive- EffectiveMy laptop doesn't heat up any more at all and the keyboard is now ergnomic. Would recommend to anyone with a laptop.
The Center speaker arrived today and I just wanted to look at it to ensure there was no damage. The box says the speaker is Nior Black which should mean it should be the almost flat stain type finish but when I opened the box it was the piano finish(super shinny). Other than that the speaker was 100%. It doesn't match the other speakers I have but I'll not be returning it just because of the finish. It's black and that is what is important. I like the size of the drivers and the center mounted tweeter/horn. I have a complete set of Yamaha NS-6490 bookshelf speakers and a SW-216 sub woofer and I just needed the center to finish out a complete system I have stored for future use. Sound is clear and clean. After testing I re boxed it and placed it with the other components.
The Kensington 33169 transmitter performs just as well as the promotional materials promise, and it could not be easier to use. It will turn your iPod into a portable stereo for you and your companions, making it well worth the very affordable price. I would have rated this item at 5 stars, but I was bothered by the over-packaging; the device is sealed in a form-fitting plastic caccoon, top and bottom, inside a box that is at least eight times bigger than the device itself, and the box is shrink-wrapped in more plastic! Terribly wasteful packaging shows an utter lack of environmental ethics, so the folks at Kensington have to take a hit for that.
The iPod shuffle second generation is small and stylish however at the expense of sound quality. There is a hissing sound, some sort of noise, that is constant as long as it is turned on. It can be heard with the earphones that comes with it, and is more annoying with better earbuds.I was quite disappointed when I got it. The iPo shuffle first generation (gum-pack version) had great sound quality, but I lost mine so I had to replace it.I would not recommend this to anyone who does not listen to music so loud that they impair their hearing.Also the docking station is a bit annoying, since it makes it harder to recharge the battery and use it as a data-saving source. It is possible to buy a little thing that is more portable than the docking station though, that makes it a bit more convenient.
I read the reviews after buying the radio and before installation. It was easy to install with 2 people. I read that it should not be near appliances, but we mounted it above the microwave next to the double oven and the reception is great. I like the fact it can be connected to an external play source, either an MP3 or an IPOD. The only drawback that we have found is that we are unable to connect it to external speakers and there is no back up battery.Right price and right sound. Works for us!
The SLR cover is thick, stretchy, and soft. It gives my camera good protection so that I can just throw it in a day bag. The only downside for now is that looping the cover over the lens to "close" the cover makes it a bit tight, but I think the material will probably stretch out a little bit over time.
The toner cartridge works fine. The PRINTER only works with regular COLOR INK JET paper. All other paper the ink never really sticks to the paper. And the printer can NOT feed card stock paper. It always jams.
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.
I got a pair of these to use at Disneyland. They worked great. With all the channels and sub-channels, only once did I pick up anyone else (and it seems like 1/3 of the people in the park were sporting some sort of communication device!). The range was surprisingly good.I haven't replaced the batteries yet, after about 14 hours of use. It doesn't really strike me as a battery eater.How could these be better? With all the background noise in the park, it can be hard to hear someone talking to you if the unit is clipped on a belt. More volume would be a definite plus. And an incoming call tone would also help. Thoughts to consider if you plan on getting these to use in noisy locations. If you want them for camping where it is nice and quiet, these are great radios and all you'll ever need.
These speakers rock! Look at the reviews by other people! What these other audophiles have written remains true for me as well.I had a pair of Altec Lansing speakers for the past 10 years. They were good (at 27 watts, they werent great) but I was ready to update to something better. I dont have room for surround sound with 5.1 speakers, so I knew I needed a 2.1 set. Klipsch has been making speakers and audio products for a long time, so it is a brand you can trust. After reading these reviews and finding them on sale on Amazon, I bought them (I would keep checking Amazon to see their prices - they change from time to time and I bought mine when they were on sale with free shipping).I set them up at home, got them ready and put a CD into my computer. It came out loud. It came out clear. And the bass rattled my wall, pictures, and my bones. I have had other fantastic stereo systems before - in my car, TV surround sound, etc. However, I have never heard bass match the music so cleanly. On lesser speakers, you will hear music from the sattellites and every once and a while, you will hear a thump from the bass, like it just needs to thump to make sure it is working. The ProMedia 2.1 speakers are different. The subwoofer has an exit tube for the bass sound and a covered speaker for additional sound. Which means that when you are listening to music, sound comes out of the two satellites and the subwoofer and the same time, blending the bass and music perfectly. I think that is what impressed me the most. Yes, you can make these speakers extremely loud. Yes, you can turn the bass up high enough to bring down a small building. Yes, your vision will blur if you put your head near the subwoofer while its on. All of those things are impressive, but I think the fact that it matches the music so perfectly makes these speakers the best on the market.I also tested a DVD, Star Wars Episode 2, since the speakers are THX certified. I used the scene when Jenga Fett chases Obi-Wan throught the asteroid field. Since it is only two speakers, the directional ability of the sound is not as effective - in this case, the movie sounds better on my TV surround sound set. But for computer speakers, the ProMedia speaker sounded great. I would have no problem watching movies on my computer knowing that I was getting high quality sound. And since that subwoofer is kicking out so much bass, you can feel the explosions in the movie.As for games, which is really what I use my computer for, there is no comparison. Other speakers in this price range dont stand a chance in terms of sound quality, clarity, bass and range. I started playing some levels in Half-Life 2, and indeed there are things I have never heard before. There are birds chirping in the background in some level! But the best thing is that these speakers handled the sound of a bird just as well has it handled the sound of my shotgun blasting an explosive barrel. Everything just sounded so good. I tried other games and each one sounded better than anything else I have ever heard on my computer. The speakers have made a big difference in my game playing experience.Overall, I highly recommend these speakers. I dont update my computer hardware very often, but when I do, I make sure to get the best. These speakers will change you computer listening experience. They will handle any media - CD, DVD, and games. They will do so any way you wish - you can adjust the subwoofer all the way to off if you perfer not to destroy your apartment. This speaker set is capable of handling anything you want. You wont be sorry if you use these speakers. Buy. Setup. Enjoy.
First of all, I was amazed of the pictures on the internet. Its metal enclosure makes it look, already durable. The reviews make you one step closer to buying it, and then.... it happens.... As much as I do not like this company... I bit the bullet and purchased these mid October 09. They arrived at my door, and I dug into the package. When I finally got to the actual product, and opened the box the earphones were in, they looked as if they were fine jewelry. The way they were packaged... amazing! I then started to feel better just as I saw how they were presented. I then put them in my ears, and was like.... whoh these feel not soo good... ohh yeah there are more ear tips! I didn't even turn on my zune, I immediately went to find the perfect fit, the small round silicone ones. As soon as I put those on the earphones.. and put them in my ears... RELIEF AND COMFORT ALAS! Very impressive sound isolation without any music! I couldn't hear my tv from my bed thats only 5 feet away! I then grabbed my zune... and the first song I played was Ravers in the UK, by manian. The bass was there, tight, accurate, clean and BRAIN-RATTLING! The mids were there as well, not being distorted by the bass, and the highs were still crystal clear... even with the bass and mids around it. Everything blended so flawlessly, zero distortion, and 100% performance. I thought this product would be another hyped product by monstercable, but it is just the opposite. Now I payed $99.80 from J&R electronics on the buying options on amazon, again in mid October 09. That is the lowest I have ever seen these. At that price, they kill any shures, maybe... MAYBE! The Er-4's from etymotic, (they certainly look better), and they blow any pair of bose headphones in a sulfur pit. For just under $100, I could not have asked for any more. The sound quality is so good, my girlfriend wanted a pair... Which I got her. So these headphones made 2 fans... Don't be skeptical if you want to buy these, and TRY EVERY PAIR OF EAR TIPS BEFORE YOU REVIEW! Most of the 2&1 star reviews on this product is out of lazyness and failure to try all the tips included. So go ahead and give your ears the audio quality they have long missed, and you will soon be amazed at what this product has to offer.
Exactly as described. Love it! Will do business with them again. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I can easily watch tv on the couch or flip it around to face my bed. I live in a studio, so it is nice to have the tv face me without having to scrtach up my dresser that it lives on, super strong and descret.Worth it!
Thus far, this product is as advertised. Even with the very basic base map, one is still able to set way points, tracks, check distance, elevation and compass direction accurately. I have yet to get one of the 24k maps, but anticipate doing so in the future. The size is ideal and battery life with sanyo eneloop rechargeable batteries seems impressive.
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.
By the time I found this case on Amazon, I was becoming frustrated by the selection of cases available from other sources. The relatively few cases that were the style and size that I wanted were simply too expensive for my budget. I was happy to see this case at this price, and even more excited when I arranged the dividers and saw that it would store all of my camera equipment, with room to spare. I'm using the case to store/carry my Nikon D60 w. lens attached, 2 other lenses (my longest lens, a 70-300, can be stored on the camera, and the "kit lenses" still store easily),2 lens hoods, my battery charger and cord, an extra battery, my sb400 flash, several filters, a spare memory card, a remote for the camera, and a cleaning cloth. With minimal reconfiguration, I'm sure the case would also hold a larger flash and one more lens. I haven't had the case long enough to speak definitively to it's durability, but it seems really well constructed. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase.
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.
I received this product and was very easily able to place in my 2006 GMC Envoy. Worth it if you are buying a new Sony CD player for your auto.
I've had a Casio PV200 for 2 years now. I bought and tried them all - Palm, Royal, etc before sticking with the Casio. It's got all the organizer functions, put together (fairly) seamlessly, it's dependable, predictable and stable. It does exactly what it says it will do without having to learn any complex graffitti stuff or wierdo keyboard shortcuts. All in all, a great product *** IF *** all you're looking for is an organizer. Be aware that you cannot download any other software into this thing - what you see is what you get. Personally, tho, I don't want all that other stuff. I recently bought my wife (a PV200 user until she lost hers at Sam's) a Palm IIIxe, but after messing with it for 2 weeks, she rejected it. I bought her a PV400 instead, which she likes better, thinking I would use the Palm. Well, I went back to my PV200 and sold the Palm on eBay! BOTTOM LINE: Great organizer. If you buy it, you WON'T be sorry.
With so many cameras on the market, trying to research the various brands and models proved to be overwhelming. My father and sister both have Kodaks and recommended them. So after researching the v550 and seeing that it got good reviews I bought it as it met my requirements--compact, point and shoot, and no shutter lag.I am very happy with the camera. It is very easy to use, and my pictures have come out great. I take most pictures on the auto setting which is truly point and shoot. There are many other settings such as candlelight, beach ect. I used the beach setting and it took great pictures as well.I have not had any trouble with indoor low light pictures--when using the flash they have come out just fine.The only difficulty I have had is taking pictures of a dance show in the evening. I could not get a sharp picture. I don't know if it was the movement or the lighting, but I couldn't get a decent picture.Another nice feature is that a symbol comes up after you take a picture letting you know if the picture came out or not. You know right away if you should retake the picture.The display screen is large and has great resolution.Also, the viewfinder came in handy on our vacation when taking pictures in the bright sunlight.I like the kodak easyshare system which makes it very easy to email pictures or to upload pictures to the kodak website and then send invitations to friends to view the pics.Also, once pics are uploaded to the kodak website, you can order prints online with the option to pick them up at your local CVS or have them delivered.I can only judge this camera from a total amateur's perspective, but is really easy to use, really easy to carry, and takes great pictures. The ease of use comes in handy when asking passerbys to take a picture of you.The one problem some people could have is that the buttons are very small. Its not a problem for me as I can use the tip of my fingernail, but could be for big hands, stubby nails. The button to push to actually take a picture is normal size so it's not a problem taking the picture--just reviewing the pics ect.There is a low battery life. However, I forgot the charger and spare battery on my vacation, but still got over 100 shots.
Cheaper than you will buy anywhere else and last a very long time had mine now 4 months and use my camera daily and still going strong
I've had it in for a couple of weeks and its quiet and keeps my hard drives cool. Can't really complain at this point. I hope the bearings (if it has them? no clue) don't get noisy or give out or whatever but that typically takes years or abuse for it to happen anyways.
It's perfect -- the tablet is almost worthless for playing any kind of audio without it, but works perfectly for playing back voicemail, etc. with the Tritton plugged in.
These headphones exceeded my expectations. They are of very good qualityand perform very well. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
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.
If you dont have alot of space this is the way to have a cb radio. Works great with no problems and easy to setup and take down when needed. If not needed every day perfect item to have to talk to your wheelin friends when out on the trail.
Labels were just what I was looking for. I was wondering how I would know which keys to apply the labels to but when they arrived they were laid out on a sheet that mimicked my key board so finding the correct spot for them was easy.
The tungsten c is a VERY VERY VERY BAD PEICE OF HARDWARE 1 day after i got it it died the only reason it died was unstable hardware i donwloaded one thing and it just crashed the secend thing is i droped it 3 feet and it had about 400 dead pixils.Please go with a sony clie PEG-NX60 or a NX73v.
I just got this camera at the $799 special that Amazon had going. I've had a D70 since they came out (my D70 is almost 5 years old) and apart from a hot line of pixels that shows up now and then (especially at higher isos), its been great. However, the one thing I've always faulted the D70 for is the crappy view finder and crappy screen. I have an old Nikon FE2 (they'll have to pry this camera from my cold dead hands!) and the viewfinder is positively amazing.So, when my friend got the D200 a couple of years ago I drooled over it but there was no way I was going to shell out $1600+ (the camera is worth that, but it wasn't in my budget). So when I saw this $799 deal, I jumped on it.I've only had the camera for a few days, so here are my impressionsPROSViewfinder, viewfinder, viewfinder. Great bright viewfinder that makes it a pleasure to compose.Speed. This camera is fast to focus and fast to take pictures, especially in the continious high speed modeBuild Quality: It is very solid (mostly metal) and the outer rubber has a nice feel to it. Also heavily gasketed.Dedicated controls: Most controls are dedicated, no digging through menus to change iso,wb,quality, focus mode etc. I didn't realize the benefits of this until today morning in the cold when I realized unlike the D70, I could take pictures with gloves on.Ability to use old lenses. I have AIS manual focus lenses and they matrix meter on this baby. I can now use my Nikon ais 105 F2.5, which is my best portrait lens.Megapixels. Going from 6MP to 10MP gives more detailUncompressed NEFs vs the D70's compressed NEFs. Yeah, I know that Nikon said 'visually lossless compression' but I'm a maximiser, what can I say :-)Much better exposure control and color accuracy. I was shocked that when taking photos in snow I didn't have to compensate.True RGB Histograms in the viewFinderHuge 2.5 Inch high res screen compared to the 1.8 inch on my D70.CONSHigh ISO noise (800+) while much better than the D70, lags behind other cameras (i.e Canon).Capture NX2 not included. Have to purchase separately.I'm giving the camera 5 stars because the high iso performance is not important to me. In a word, great camera. Is the D300 a better camera, yes. But it also costs $1000 more.
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.
I just purchased this bag a couple of weeks ago and it is fantastic! I had concerns if it would be large enough, but it was just right. I have a Nikon D-90 with a MB-D80 battery drive, a nikon 35-70mm 2.8, nikon 18-135mm 3.5-5.6, nikon 80-200mm 2.8 and a nikon speedlight SB-800 and it all fits nicely inside. I wasn't sure the nikon 80-200 2.8 would fit in bag without bulging at top like it did with my older Lowepro bag, but it is totally contained, safely inside the bag. I like the way the bag is built, very rugged and seems very well made. Even better, the price is very affordable, easily $80-100 cheaper to comparable camera bags I was considering. I can say enough about the Ape Case, everything I own now fits inside and I found it a pleasure to use covering Ohio State sports for the magazine I work for. I would say if you are replacing a current bag, I did utilize one of the Lowepro foam padded inserts to customize how I wanted everything to fit. I have worn out three Lowepro bags and everyone of them had zippers that failed me and that is why I went with another company. Buy this bag, you won't be disappointed and your wallet will love you as much as your camera gear.
This printer is one of the best values that I found. The price is within almost anyones budget. But the quality is the same as many of the much more expensive printers. Quite fast and excellent quality for black and white and color photos.Also, it uses two (2) ink cartridges, one black and white and one color and they are both much cheaper than other printers. One can buy then from Canon for about $20 or less. Thus, if you are like most users who use one more than the other, you can save.I would recommend this printer to both new and expert users. A great buy.
For starters, I do not think I could have bought a more perfect first digital camera. Picture quality is excellent, software is reasonably good (takes time to get to learn the ins and outs of any software...), and the portability factor is a big plus. Bottom line - an excellent buy for the approximately ($) street price (and the additional ($) you will shell out for a 128 MB card.)Faults: Optical viewfinder does not cover the entire image requiring you to switch back and forth between the LCD and optical viewfinder to confirm the picture. Some of the functions are not easy to navigate through the menu (most basic one of changing screen resolution should be one click - no more - period.) No speaker for video playback - though I doubt this is such a big deal to most people. Small LCD display hinders getting a sense of image quality without hooking up camera to an external computer of TV.Still, bottom line - excellent buy. The faults above are not a big deal given the compact and stylish design as well as the photo quality. One more recommendation - consider investing in an additional battery.
Easy to install, great protection from security threat of on lookers looking at your screen... highly recommended. I really like the goldchromatic color of the screen... really nice.
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.
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
This little camera was one of the best investments I made for my business (I publish a small newspaper in rural WA). I wanted something I could carry in my purse, since I like to have a camera with me at all times. It's lightweight, easy to handle (I have been able to take pictures while hanging onto my notebook, a pen, and a plate of food) and isn't so obtrusive that people think "oh, so the press is here" the moment I walk in the room. The high res is great--nobody believes me when I tell them we use a digital camera, and we enlarge a lot of shots.The 8x zoom allows me to be part of the crowd--I can hang back and don't have to get in someone's face to get decent shots. I've also found it useful for wildlife photography for the same reason.Complaints? Yeah, the card is too small, you'll need another battery, and you'll probably need to read the manual, and refer to it often, especially if you use a bigger speedlight or wide angle lens.Another reviewer says the small LCD display is too small--but I use mine all the time. The compactness of the unit probably dictated that the screen be on the small side--a worthwhile sacrifice, in my opinion. Being able to see what shots I've got has saved me a lot of time, and you can also use the screen as a viewfinder if you can't have the camera right next to your face.For my needs, it's been a perfect match and I've been quite impressed with it.
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.
I did a bunch of comparison shopping before I settled on this one. In this price range it was down to 3 plasmas, the Panasonic TH-42PX60U, Hitachi 42HDS69 and this Samsung HP-S4253. I did my research online, and there are plenty of people praising all the models, each with their own issues. Apparently the Panasonic has "clay-face", Hitachi has a green push, and this Samsung is a "buzzer". I went to best buy and circuit city to take a look for myself. Each store I went into I felt differently... because stores don't calibrate the monitors they get and I was seeing different results. Customers play around with the image settings, leave it looking crappy, and others judge the TV based on what they see without checking settings. Anyway, after I played around with the settings of the all the TV's... I did notice the Hitachi's green push which bothered me enough to take it off the list. Now the Panasonic does have a great picture but the case (matte silver with matte black frame) just makes it look a bit cheap and not as slick as the Samsung. The Samsung with its shiny black finish looks much richer in my point of view. Since picture quality is great on both monitors the only things that was worrying me is to get a "buzzer" which quite a few people complained on forums about. Its natural for all plasmas to buzz a little bit when your ear is 1-2 ft away. But some say they get buzzing sitting on the couch. I decided to take the chance and made sure when delivery came, I took it out and turned it on before I signed for it with the deliver guy. If it was going to buzz loudly I was planning on simply declining it, but luckily I got a good one.Now I must say I don't know how SD quality picture compares between the Samsung and the Panasonic since I don't have them side by side and in store they were all showing HD pictures... but I have to say that SOME SD channels on my Samsung look crappy while majority of the others are perfectly fine, it really depends on the quality of the broadcast. I watch mostly HD and DVDs so i'm fine.Regarding burn-ins... all plasmas suffer from this, so just try not to watch anything with black bars on the side for too long... and its also recommended that for the first 100 hours you "Break in" your TV by watching things with picture settings at no more then 50... which is a bit dull, but I'm willing to deal with it for a bit if it prolongs the life of the set in the long run.Also if you want to calibrate the monitor yourself you can get the AVIA dvd calibration... or you can try the settings I got.DNIE - Turn it off (it makes the blacks way too black and you loose shadow detail)Contrast - 80Brightness - 67Sharpness - 20Color - 50 (I don't have the color filters to properly adjust this, but it looks great to me so I left it at 50)Color Temp - Cool 1 (the warmer temps make things a bit too orangey for me, just pay attention to whites when changing this)
The plug where the USB cable hooked into the back of the fan unit could not have constructed more poorly. The fans get imbalanced and start making awful noises. This item is worth approximately 3 dollars in my opinion. Buy something else unless you plan on using this product in a clean-room and never, ever moving it.
Easy Installation. Work under Windows 7. The reception is little weak in my office, but it is reasonably okay since my router is in the laundry room next to Garage.
Had this for 7 months. Kept it in excellent condition but after 7 months it crapped out. I had to pay shipping and deposit $20 with Creative to have them look at it. They told me it was a bad circuit board and it would cost me $125 to fix it. I told them to keep the $300 paperweight. Then 2 weeks later they call and ask me if it is correct that someone (I assume inside Creative) authorized to charge my account to fix it. I told them that if I see any charges on my account I will contact Better Business Bureau. I used to swear by Creative products. Now I just swear AT them.
Very good productI really liked it due to the benefits are incredibleand the price is too low. Perfect !
This install kit worked as advertised. Comes with a variety of tabs for several installation types. I will say that I wish the tabs broke off easier. But a hacksaw works fine.
According to the tracking number the package was delivered, but I never got it. The Post Office was no help.I wish I would have had it insured, but I don't recall seeing that option.I MAY try again later
This backpack is compact yet with enough compartments to hold the camera, various lens, cords, etc. The back is sturdy and easy to carry. I would highly recommend this photo backpack.
I mounted these under the awning of my roof for "Outside Entertainment" and they are great.The sound is full for such a small speaker. They have been exposed to a small amount of rain and wind and there were no issues with the performance of the speakers afterwords. I am impressed!
This is a sharp little remote with on/off and a slick case to attach right to the neck strap of your camera.CONS:This way the remote snaps onto the strap rattles a little more than it might, somewhat lessening my willingness to carry the thing.
The owner of this company is very helpfull with his costumers.
So far love this product. Actually my fiance is the one I bought it for and so far he loves it. In fact, his dad and two brother-in-laws received GPS' for Christmas, but a different brand and size, and they all want his! So no complaints here!
I love my 15gb Ipod it is an amazing little product. I had no problems using the bundled software provided (Itunes For windows/Mac) and I'm running Windows Xp Home edition. I love how the Ipod automatically transfers the songs and playlists In my Itunes library. Also, it is a must to buy a case because i've noticed that the back scratches and leaves fingerprints very easily. I'm a little worried about a battery replacement in the future but i have the Apple Protection plan just in case i ever have a problem with the unit. For all of you cloners out there the Ipod is the best mp3 player in world so stop copying!!lol.... Mercedes Benz &amp; Hyundai don't compare!!!!!!!! or Iriver for that matter. For those of you that cannot get the Ipod to sync with Windows then read the directions!!! it helps you know
I ordered this card for my wife's digital picture frame in early December. It arrived in one week's time and I had no problems with shipping. I was able to directly transfer pictures to the card from my camera. The card was inserted into her picture frame and has been performing flawlessly ever since.
I cannot speak for all devices, but this was a total failure in my case. I am a fast typist, and it seemed that about 20% of the keystrokes were not picked up by my Treo 270. This was simply unacceptable, so I immediately returned it. I cannot determine whether the problem was due to the keyboard, the software, or my old PDA. Newer, faster PDAs might have a better success rate, but the potential for problems will still be there. My suggestion is to buy this somewhere with a generous return policy so that you can return it if it is a mismatch for your PDA.
I bought this for my daughter for her first DSLR. Eventually she'll move up the latter, but she'll have to buy the next one... Good price! Dependable Canon quality. What more can one say.
This headphone lasted my husband 2 weeks. Only one speaker plays and I am so disappointed. He uses it for his home studio and he has a behringer board. Cant believe it only lasted 2 weeks I am so upset.
that full price being $1,077,536,368,554,180. insane, huge waste of money. I can't believe I got this junk. I am very sad and my company is not broke and so are both cards.totally and utterly saddened by such a purchase as this. I still cannot believe it. luckily I returned it got a refund, otherwise I'd be out of business bc of this junk.I really thought using this would improve business/profits etc.Hopefully the next Secure digital card that comes onto the market will not only work better but cost a lot less than this one as well.
Having used five different webcams over the past five years, I can highly recommend Apple's iSight. More than likely, you are considering buying the iSight to use with iChat AV. Before I bought the iSight, I used a Sony DV video camera. Virtually any DV video camera (one that can connect to your computer via Firewire) will work with iChat AV, so if you have one, I would recommend trying that first. So why buy a $130+ iSight that's virtually a one-trick pony? (I don't know anyone who uses their iSight for anything besides iChat AV) Portability and ease of use. I easily move it around and transfer it back and forth between my desktop computer and laptop. The video conferencing image quality is above average for a webcam but is not as good as my DV video camera. The major drawback of the iSight is the lack of control over exposure, contrast or anything--there aren't any manual controls. Every thing is auto on this baby. That's great for the most part until you get in a low-light or backlit situation. The iSight also has a tendency to be contrasty and blow out detail in situations of directional lighting (I sit near a single bright window). The autofocus is usually reliable except when the focus point is on a light-colored or flat object lacking shadows and detail (like a white t-shirt or solid colored wall). In these instances, you can hear the iSight focusing back and forth without locking, similar to what happens when a digital camera can't focus on an object. Overall, I'm very pleased with the iSight. It video conferences well and its size and portability are its biggest advantages. However, I purchased mine used for $80. I consider $130+ rather pricey unless you do a lot of video conferencing.
Some of the mounting screws to attach the HDD to the carrier are so large that they rub up against the plastic thereby negating the noise quieting you'd normally get from the silicone gasket the HDD rides against. I was able to modify the screws to get around this. Next up, the top part of the case is only held down with one screw and will rattle. I used a little silicone (like you use on a bathtub) to get around this. And finally, having quieted these design flaws, I was happy until the fan bearing blew out after a month of use. Now it sounds really horrible and I'll need a replacement. I'd also like to mention that the fan function is not monitored so when it finally dies you won't know (and couldn't replace it anyways since it's custom for this enclosure).
This is a great product for viewing any activity at your front door or driveway areas. You can also set it up in a nursery or watch a pet run. Good value for the money.
I got tired of re-inserting the little ear buds that came with my mP3 player when I was running. A friend suggested these headphones so I tried them. They work great. They stay put! If you run into someone on your run, you can simply pull one phone off to talk. They sound great too, now that I'm not putting them on backwards!
This adapter works very well compared to the Sony bluetooth adapter I tried (and returned). The Ambicom has good compatability between brands, and the software enables you to link easily with different services. There is even an option in the software to set up an ActiveSync connection, and a proxy internet connection for your PPC. Now my ipaq and vaio can sync easily without wires, using ActiveSync. In the setup, getting the COMport numbers correct can be a bit tricky -- it's important to pay attention to the steps in installation, and to consult your PDA manual. Also, I find I need to connect to ActiveSync (on the ipaq) through the bluetooth manager, which is easy, no problem. Once it's set up, it connects perfectly every time. A relief, after struggling with the Sony adapter and software -- and the Ambicom is half the price -- so I give this one 5 stars.
Not a specialist in sound, but this used with the onkyo 5400 I also bought sounds very well, none of that vibrating sound. excellant sound at high volume.
This product is exactly what it says it is, and is great quality for the price. Unfortunately, I do not know a lot about sound system wiring and I purchased this by the advice of a friend who was an "expert" on sound equipment. He said that shielded wiring is for the most part a scam and that it was completely unnecessary for wiring speakers at our church - just a way for the companies to charge more money.Because I listened, I basically have an awesome antenna in the attic of my church. There is a lot of interference. If you need just plain speaker wires buy this, it's fantastic!If you need to pull through walls and ceilings for hidden wiring, buy something shielded. You'll be glad you did.
After buying this product to replace the terrible ear buds that came with my iPod Nano, I was greatly disappointed. There is no bass, the ear pieces don't fit and the sound is tinny. If you are looking for an inexpensive headphones that gives you a great sound, THIS AIN'T IT!!!!
I needed a PSI mouse for a kvm switch and ordered this one, which filled the bill. No problems.
I bought this product from Amazon for $[$$] after MIR. I was able to setup network within 20 minutes. Configuration menu is very simple and gives lot of options. Wireless range is excellent. I am able to connect from my neighbor's home which is 500ft away. I live in two story house and connect from anywhere. No dropping of packets. 100% signal strength throughout house. After reading few bad reviews about this product on CNET, I was little hesitated to buy it. But after using it now i see why it is editor's choice for home networking. No problem with VPN passthrough. I strongly recommend using this product and enjoy wireless connectivity. I bought TRENDnet wireless pcmcia card ...on thanksgiving sale. It works fine.Good luck to everyone.
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..
A Great case for the money. Over the past 2 years I have built over 20 systems and have used several different brands and models of cases. I build most of my systems for the sole purpose of Video Editing. For the money Antec is by far one of the front runners in my book. Anybody who builds computer systems for themselves knows Antec has quality written all over it. Lots of room for future upgrades, 120mm fans front and back for great airflow (you will need buy to install one in the front yourself), easy to remove side panels, room for 6 Hard Drives, 4 optical drives and the list goes on. Not to mention what a great deal this is. Most of the compition has this same case for around $69 + shipping.Buy it! You won't be sorry you did!
Those of us paying tuition really don't usually have money to throw around at non-essentials, like an expensive hard drive based mp3 player that houses our entire music collection. As cool as that would be, we're talking about shelling out (at the very least, for a used model) between $200 & $300. So what can we do? Consider the Creative MuVo Mircro N200...starting at just $65. And it does so much more than just play your music.Think about a USB flash drive that will not only allow you to carry your assignments and important documents around with you, but will also play any mp3 or wma song stored on it. In addition, listen to FM radio, record from the radio, and store hours of lectures and voice using the built in mic. Oh yeah, you'll do all that for under $70. The 256 MB (approx. 18 hours of voice recording time or 4.5 hours of music) model sells at Amazon.Com for $65. If you have the extra cash, upgrade to the 512 MB or 1GB model. This reviewer bought the 512 MB version at Amazon.Com for $109 only to discover the 1GB model at the highly rated B & H Photo Video online store (bhphotovideo.com) for $104.95 a few days later. Yes, I'm kicking myself.Here's the nitty gritty.Aesthetics/Usability: Beautiful device. It's stylish, yet inconspicuous. Only three buttons and a rocker switch make it incredibly easy to use disconnected from your computer, and the fact that it requires no special software to load files makes it as simple as using a traditional USB flash drive. 5/5 stars in that department.Features: This device is jam packed. Along with what has been previously mentioned, this Mp3 player can also record from any other audio source via a line in jack directly to mp3 format. This opens up the possibility of using an external microphone for voice recordings, etc. Four onboard EQ presets (Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Pop) as well as the ability to create custom 5 band EQ configurations give fantastic sound quality.Unfortunately, there is no way to adjust the recording quality when using the built in mic, which only allows for mediocre recordings. 4.75/5 starsTechnical Specs: The entire unit is virtually weightless at 0.8 ounces and is only 2.6 inches by 1.3 inches, with depth of only one half inch. This thing will go anywhere you want it to. When the backlight is engaged, there is faint but slightly noticeable sound that can be distracting. Creative says this can be corrected via a firmware update available at creative.com. Battery life is at least 15 hours on one AAA size battery. 4.75/5 starsIncluded Accessories: An armband, stereo headphones, optional music management software, one AAA battery, a line in cable, a USB cable, and a very cool molded rubber carrying case with a belt clip are all included in the box. This is pretty much an unparalleled accessory package. 5/5 starsFinal Rating: After taking into account aesthetics, usability, features, technical specifications, and the accessories included with the product, it has been given a final average rating of 4.88 out of 5 stars. Excellent.
Price:This pack weight only 1 pound 10oz shipped to me by USPS. I have been keeping track of the price of this item. The product itself should cost around $20 and shipping should be less than $4. 3rd party retailer from Amazon take turns picking up the sale of this item so the price goes up and down. I have seen AdoramaCamera selling it for $22.95 + $8.23 shipping and that's a big rip off. What they are doing is trying to raise the shipping so they pay less sales commission to Amazon, on the other hand if you decide to return/change, you will get less credit back.Tips & Quality:One thing I'd like to warn everyone, make sure your film is a 5-frame cut or less. In my case, I have 6-frame cut so I have to cut out 1 frame if I want to fit-all. I ended up keeping it coz I already have it opened and they charge 20% restocking and I have to ship it back. My fault tho. As far as quality, I wish I could pay a little more to get better quality one - these sleeves are very clear but it's the thinnest I ever seen, I have seen better one at pro-shop but of course they cost more. It's
This is my first router. I was up and running in a very short time. The administration page is very easy to use and access. This product has exceeded my expectations. (Still have not tried the wireless features.)
I am a student, and a musician, and I generally care more about how the quality of my music sounds than other people in general, though I would not call myself an audiophile.I bought these headphones primarily for their ability to cancel outside sound actively, in which it performs well. The bulk of the noise cancellation, however, is not in the active canceling, but the passive canceling of the headphones themselves. The passive cancellation does much to muffle outside sounds, and the active cancellation adds a little more silence, wiping out almost entirely any droning sounds such as computer fans, car rides, or any other lower-frequency sound. When music is not playing, external conversation is easily audible. I also experienced some discomfort from the noise cancellation, a sort of tightness/pressure in my ears. Overall, the noise cancellation is competent, though I've heard in-ear buds provide more silence than over- or on-ear headphones.In terms of music quality, these headphones are lacking in the highs and deep bass. The mids are very pleasant on this pair of headphones, though in some music, high sounds such as cymbals can be quite harsh. When the headphones are not utilizing the noise cancellation feature, the volume drops noticeably, and quality deteriorates slightly in the bass and the upper frequencies. TAKE NOTE THAT THERE is an extremely high amount of sound leakage from these headphones, even at comfortable levels.I paid $90.00 for this pair of headphones, but the retail price is $219.95. If you are contemplating buying this pair of headphones, then from my experience I would not say it is worth the full price. However, it is definitely worth buying at $90.00.--=Overall=--Pros: Good noise cancellation, sturdy design, detachable headphone wire, adjustable headrest/thing/w.e, comfortable fit(for my ears anyway), sturdy case.Cons: Poor upper frequency and bass output, high sound leakage, it may get quite warm in hotter climates, as it keeps my ears well insulated in the cold ;P.
These things are perfect for my patio which is around 50'x14'. The sound they put out is good quality. Due to the mounting setup they can be mounted at a high angle to the surface to which they are attached (happened to be a big deal in my setup). The bass sounds great but too loud so that the neighbors call the cops every time I have a party. Holding up well int he weather so far, 3 months in.
Good bass! Wonderful value! We bought the first for my husband and he & I both liked them so well I bought a second pair for myself. Will be buying a pair for my 10-year-old daughter as soon as we find the right mp3 player for her needs... and available cash.
Benjee, She was just being nice,I had to send it back to. 4-6 week wait for unit to be returned! Had to include a money order for $18. Coby gives a new meaning to the term "LIMITED warranty". Plus postage cost, $11.Problems I had.1. When the photo frame reads the card, each picture is loaded twice. Once with picture as named; e.g; "family". Then again as "_.family". Underscore dot in front of the original name In slideshow mode, the original picture "family" appears on the screen, then the screen goes black as it is reads "_.family". Sometimes it skips the blank image and I get a message that reads something like "unable to read image" on the screen. This is unacceptable.2. The image is set to appear for 5 seconds, the default. This frame does not do this. The image appears for 10-15 seconds instead. The 10-5 seconds also applies to how long the black or no image appears.3. The slideshow feature quits working. This happens at random. The only way to know is to wait and wait for the next image to appear.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
This product was easy to install on our small office network, but then we hit the following snag:We wanted to set up seperate secure folders for each user, so that one user cannot access another user's folder. I checked that the Buffalo has this feature before buying it.The problem is that this rather basic function only works if the username and password for the Linkstation are the same as the username and password for Windows XP login. While this doesn't sound like a big problem, three factors make this a real pain:1) this is not mentioned anywhere in the product manual or website;2) Linkstation does not allow all XP usernames and passwords; ie, most windows XP user names are, well, the user's name ("John Smith"), but the Linkstation does not allow spaces in user names, so you have to change all of your XP user names to use secure directories on the Linkstation. Also, the Linkstation only allows passwords of up to 8 characters, while XP allows much longer passwords/phrases.3) In order to back up your computer once a month on the Linkstation, you've got to create an XP login and use it every time you boot up your computer.Looks like a good product for single users, but beware of the issues above if you plan to use the secure folders feature.UPDATE--January 25, 2005After trying to use this device for a couple of days, looks like I'll be sending it back. In addition to the problems identified above, the Linkstation keeps disappearing from the network and periodically does not allow users to log in to their secure folder (all of this even after a firmware upgrade). Very disappointing.Tom
So I paid $350 for the recorder( MDS-JE330) and theportable(MZ-E32IE33)and it's the best $$ I have spent on music inquite awhile. I have a portable CD player which I never use because it is too big to really carry around. I play the MiniDisc in my car through a casstette adapter and it sounds great. I started out to buy a CD-R recorder but balked when I found out my car CD player wasn't CD-r compatible. The recorder is easy to use and I have recorded from my CD player and from a digital source which plays through my TV. Both recordings sound great. This Sony Bundle package is the most value for the money I have seen yet. I looked at another portable player like the one I have with this package and just the portable is $199 retail ( not at Amazon of course!). Bottom line...great value and a great product.
The Labtech are OK for the price. Better sounding base than the cheap ones you get when you purchase a CD player.
When I use this MP3, I had many problems with it. Here are the problems:1. It freezes too much.(Even on the first day I used it)2. It has a slow response.3. When I reset the Zen, it decreases performance.4. It shakes to much.5. If accidentally dropped, makes the reader for the disk busted.6. It is a disk type MP3.7. The processor is sluggish.These are the things that makes it bad.But there are actually some good feature that are very awesome.1. Big capacity.2. Good resolution screen.3. Microphone (The cause of freezing)4. Long battery life.5. Lots of featuresAs you can probably see, the cons outweigh the pros.This MP3 is a must-not buy.
This once available product has served me well.Very dynamic, universal in use, and user friendly. What more could be asked of a simple battery backup system that doesn't cost hundreds of $.I'm looking for the replacement because it's best duty is under every critical user's computer.
After reading the specs on all monitors in the 26-32&#34; range, I chose the Samsung Syncmaster 305T. With out exaggerating, this is the clearest, most precise monitor I've ever owned, let alone seen. At full resolution with my new Mac Pro dual 3.0gHz Quad Core CPUs and 32GB FBDIMMs, the nVidia with 512MB makes this monitor go POP! Most definitely better than the Apple 30&#34; and at a far better price, though I bought mine at NewEgg, the prices change daily. I have been calibrating with a Huey, but am planning on an X-Rite soon to go along with Colorburst RIP to enable custom paper/printer profile creation. Regardless, working with large images within Photoshop on this monitor makes work fun again. I can not give this monitor any higher rating. It is by far the best 30&#34; available in this category of monitors. Don't wait any longer, get one now, you won't be sorry.
I have both the water-resistant model and the less expensive model that comes with the waterproof case. For the money both are excellent. I was having the same problem with both radios leading me to believe there may be a button pushing sequence that would allow the radios to function as advertised.The problem is that under some conditions, the radio gets locked in a situation where the channels and features can't be changed. Also the scanning feature is disabled. The only available capabilities are channels 16/9 and the weather channels.After wrestling with this for a while,it turns out that the solution is really quite simple. The problem occurs after you enter the weather channels and then then switch to Channel 16. You now loose the ability to scan and change channels. To get out of the problem, enter the weather channels and hold the Menu button down to exit the weather channels. This will restore the functionality. As I think about this, it is logical that the method of getting into the weather channels, and as a result, getting into this problem, was holding the Menu button down.
After set was delivered, I hooked it up using HDMI to cable box. Had to call cable company and samsung techs but got it working in short order. Picture is "GREAT" and sound is better than I expected. We are completely satisfied with this purchase.
One of our sets of polk speakers came with a sub about 10 years ago that lost power and purchased this model and really glad I did.The RT's speakers with the old sub sounded pretty good at the time although I rarely sat and listened primarily used as background noise with the speakers centrally located in the living room between a TV but when the sub went bad the speakers sounded somewhat tinny when listening to music, even the SACD's sounded average.Something had to be done, So glad to get this complement because the sound is so much better making me see that a sub is an essential purchase.Placement is important, in this case near a corner by a one of the speakers a bit in front of speaker...know how to listen with your ears, adjust the bass to maintain depth not boom and you will be transported.The Onkyo 8511 receiver I use with monstercables/wires handles the power..The receiver has no sub input so had to use the lesser used option of wires also monster and connect to receiver as speaker B..easy hookup.
Im Extreamly Happy with the SL-1210MK2 i Brought from a Long Distance, Yes the TECHNICS are very Good Vale for money, not over Expensive nor Cheap, SLs have always being my Fav to Use,I Certainly Like to Buy another Pair some time,
Excellent mouse. I have been using it for about 6 years now and never had a problem with it. It is very comfortable and fits really well in the palm of the hand. The USB cable is pretty long. I love the fact that it has the "forwards" and "backwards" buttons on the side of it so when I am surfing the web, I just press one of those buttons with the thumb and I can go back and forth between web pages. This is really handy and save times. The scroll button works really well too and makes scrolling very easy. I highly recommend this mouse to anyone.
I purchased the V-Moda earbuds for my husband. He enjoys a broad range of music and found these to be exceptional. They are also very light and comfortable. In additional to a rich sound, they are effective at canceling background noise.
I bought this phone amplifier for my 86 year old mom. It worked fine for about a month and then completely died. Tried new batteries, nothing! Couldn't even get a dial tone when it was attached. The phone worked fine without the amplifier attached. I would not recommend this item.
I'm not really a gadget person, but I'm a big fan of PDA's because they really are so useful. I've had a Palm Vx, IIIc, and a Compaq iPAQ, all of which I've been very fond of and have been absolutely essential in keeping me organized.I currently own a Sony Peg-T615C, and if I hadn't purchased it recently I would buy this one right now. I just got back from CompUSA where I gave it a test drive, and I just have to say &quot;Wow!&quot; This is really one cool PDA.The flip-open clamshell design with the integral keyboard and the rotating screen has been nicely executed. If you want, the whole screen turns over 180 degrees and then you can close it and then hold it just like a normal Palm Pilot, if you don't want to hold it in &quot;clamshell&quot; style.One concern I had was resolved right away. The keyboard looked sort of cheesy from the advertising photos, because it looked like one of those membrane-types that don't have very good tactile qualities, but the buttons are slightly raised and have enough spring to them so that they actually have quite a nice, solid feel. Although I'll probably stick to the Graffiti handwriting, the keyboard works quite well. The only other PDA on the market with an integral keyboard that I know of is the Zaurus, running an embedded version of Linux. Although I was impressed with it, it's more of a Pocket PC and doesn't run the Palm apps. Actually, it won't run the Pocket PC apps either because of the Linus operating system. But it's still an impressive offering in its area.But getting back to the Sony, another thing you'll notice that's different is the Graffiti area is virtual, like the Pocket PCs, and is more evenly vertically divided between the letters and numbers areas. Also, it's noticeably taller, which increases the overall height of the PDA compared to the PegT615C, but I'm sure I'd get used to this pretty quickly. However, it does increase the height making it noticeably bigger than the Peg-T615C, but it's okay.One thing to consider is that since the NR70 can use the whole screen, they're going to have to develop new apps that take advantage of this. The native apps, the Memopad, Todo list, and so on, probably do, but I couldn't figure out how to cancel the virtual Graffiti area to test this. Anyway, Sony says it has 4000 developers signed up to create programs for their PDAs so I'm sure there will be more apps making full use of the screen soon, not to mention the greater resolution of the Sony color screens, which are 320 x 320 instead of 160 x 160, and in the case of the NR70, 320 x 480.The program availability problem aside, all in all I think this is a great unit. In fact, I'd give it 6 stars if I could.
1.Most importantly you can buy an extended warranty on the product that Apple does not offer. I am not sure if they offer it now but when I got my Ipods they did not.They have tech suppport but not actual replacement warranties. They have a free 1 year replacement warranty and you can buy an extended one.2.Replaceable battery..That you can buy!iPod has those as well.3.Screen is the size of the IpodThen the system is probably too large to have the portability one needs. And I know the Creative Zen's screen is not that large. But here is the real truth. The iPod and Creative Zen Vision M have the same size screen.4.For us Windows users it is plug an play compatible. I can hook my Vision up to any computer and it will work.iPod is plug and play on my windows PC.5.Never gives me an error sign with a folder..Which happened allot with the Ipod.I have never recieved that error.6.Good video player.Same with the iPod.7.Has FM tuner and recorder, built in.Well, no FM tuner or recorder. What will we do without radio.8. My name is Steve BallmerMust be true.The iPod is 30 bucks cheaper than the Creative Zen Vision M. If you are a student at a university chances are you can get an iPod for $270.
This filter is excellent! It works perfectly. You can see the screen clearly while you are facing the monitor but it fades quickly to black as the angle from the screen increases. The screen is completely black from a 45 degree angle is and is fuzzy / grey from about 20 degrees. Our secretary uses it to keep all of the human resource and accounting information secure. The filter provides time for her to minimize work or lock the computer before someone can stand over her shoulder to see privilaged information.If you are expecting to be able to keep people from seeing what is on your screen while they walk behind you, forget it. But, if you need to keep people from running up to the side of your computer or merely peering over a shoulder from an angle, this filter will work great for you. Other people have stated this filter doesn't work, or that it was not what they expected, but it will do everything 3m says it will do.I agree with others stating that the clear tabs that hold the filter to the screen are a little cheap and seem a bit rediculous, but they do work. After a couple of days, you won't even notice them anymore.Overall, this filter is great. It's well worth the money if you need to protect important information.
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.
I have three of these CD towers, and in general I'm very pleased with them. I like the wave design, and they hold a LOT of CDs. I don't mind having to take off a whole stack of CDs to get to the one on the bottom, and as long as you balance the distribution of CDs properly, they don't tip that easily. I always place mine next to a wall, anyway. My biggest problem is that they are sometimes very difficult to put together. Of course, that is only a temporary issue, although an incredibly vexing one.
This is a great case for your portable DVD player. It has plenty of storage space for other items you may need to carry. I take all my golf videos to the Driving Range with me and other instructional items. The strap that holds the player in the case is very useful.
This devise is very slick. It does everything it advertises, and for me so far, it does them perfectly.I just wish we could mix such great features into a wireless phone and add WiFi and bluetooth. Such a combination would satisfy my tech needs for quite some time.I have found the W to be very easy to use. There are not a lot of places yet to easily get video for such devices though. I have found the usual places, but I can watch dvds on my home player. Getting personal video onto the computer is very time consuming, but that is not the fault of the ZVW. I love the FM radio and I like the fact that I can easily transfer my podcasts to the ZVW.
We purchased this for our boy's playroom. I had to do something to reclaim our family room tv so now they can watch their shows in their room while having all their toys with them too. We haven't had the problems I've read in other reviews of this model so overall we have been extremely satisfied. The dvd feature is a plus as we didn't want to overcrowd the room with components to make this work for their movies. The price was decent although it does keep fluctuating from time to time.
Very stable and useful connector.Also, it is a bargain. And it works well!Well build.
I replaced a rather primitive turntable with this one. It is possibly the best turntable I have owned, but I am not an audiophile and so cannot comment on its comparison with other, perhaps, more expensive tables.The instructions for putting it together and using it are clear and precise. It handles 33, 45 and 78 records which was important to me as I own some golden oldies and was converting them to digital and burning CDs with Nero (good for files and CDs) and PC Clean (good for files, records, CDs and cassettes).It can be used with or without a pre-amp. I have a low budget multi-selector pre-amp and the sound thru the turntable connection had a hum, so I reconnected thru the cassette connection and set the turntable to internal pre-amp and all was well. It's also good looking.I am very pleased with this turntable and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want a changer.
Got this access point yesterday. Very easy to use, plug it in, boot up the laptop and instantly had access. The install CD used to lock it down from being a public unsecured wireless network was step by step and didn't require hardly any user input for settings other than picking a password.
I purchased this intending to use with my computer. The headphones had a loud hum no matter which frequency I selected and even after moving the base as far away as possible. The headphones even had this hum when they weren't plugged into the headphone jack. I don't know if they just don't work with computers. I never thought to try it out on my stereo.Aside from the problem. The headphones themselves seam cheaply made. The plastic base is very light weight, as are the headphones. Light weight can be good for comfort but the unit just doesn't have a sturdy feel to it. For example I replaced these with a $15 TeknMotion model (not wireless though) My $15 headphone with mic has a sturdier feel and look to it than the Sennheiser model. The cable on the TekMotion is twice as thick. I think part of the interference problem with the Sennheiser may be a result of the cable insulation being too thin.Also the power cable and the cable that runs from the base to the headset are right next to each other as they come out of the base. This design might be prone to interference from the power source, especially with the wire insulation being so thin.Since this product was unusable I can't give it anymore than 2 stars.I purchased it through Amazon so the return was easy and my account was quickly credited. So Kudos to Amazon. I never hesitate to buy from them.
This is a piece of junk. The software is completely inoperable and, once installation failed, the computer fails to recognize the USB connection at all. Three requests to customer service were ignored or unanswered. I'm only thankful that it was so inexpensive as I'd be really honked off if I'd spent more. Time to look for another product.
Purchased this as an upgrade from factory speakers. For the money, I like it. The sound is better (nothing like Infinity or Polk), a few modifications to my door panel for installation. The tweeters are very cheaply made, and one of the mounting cups broke during install. Other than that, good for the money if your looking for a bit-better-than-factory-speakers.
The card itself is a winner. Viking however lies about the country of origin. The big "MADE IN USA" sticker on the back is a lie, this card is made in Japan by Tohsiba. It's not assembled or made here.
It was absolutely wonderful except there was a tiny spring that came out from behind the shutter and it was so small I had to get a hook out and save it. I could have fixed it but it would have cost some money to get it in there and the chances that I was about to save it was unlikely! It was so small and just hanging on there.After the spring was gone it would never shut completely AND the real problem was occasionally it wouldn't open all the way and the shutter would be in the way of the picture... But atleast half the time it would open eventually and would take wonderful beautiful crisp pictures.Some people say that their pictures in low light indoors are bad but I haven't really ever had that problem. I took many pictures in low light (they were mostly in black and white) but they all turned out wonderful.I also love that the flash isn't too harsh. It's more natural than most other brands. It also reached everything from upclose (5 feet say) to like 5 feet further back (10 feet) with practically the same amount of light I did also occasionally have the rare problem of it's focus being a little off. But it still created beautiful pictures because I love abstract art and often that might have been what I was going for. (I loved that I could change the focus as well so that I could create that blurred effect). If there was superb lighting then no matter what I'd get a good picture. And there was a chance that action shots were clear! (they were always clear if i used the flash)I loved this camera so much. But I'm pretty sure, with such quality pictures there is no way a point and shoot camera will ever be that easy... You have to work a little but with this camera barely any. It's so easy to use and the pictures are beautiful. Just make sure that spring is in the camera! haha (I've never heard that complain before)
I ordered this along with a HP camera/printer package. I don't know much about Digital cameras, so when I had trouble I blamed the camera and called HP (at my expense). the tec at HP walked me through reformating several times before concluding the card was bad.Next day I called Sandisk and talked to a tec who agreed the card was bad, and told me someone would be calling me about replacement. It's been 3 days and no call -- another call to sandisk and the rep tells me that the replacement Dept is quite busy. Today I returned it to Amazon with the request that it be replaced with another brand
I was choosing between the Ipod video or Zen Vision M (ZVM). Frankly, I really didn't care whatsoever about which player I bought - Ipod or ZVM; I just wanted the "better" one (Toshiba Gigabeat S was out of the question due to reliability problems and short battery life).Now that I have the ZVM, here are the reasons why I bought the ZVM over the Ipod. The ZVM has:*Longer battery life - ZVM video lasts about 4 hours - which is twice as much as Ipod. As a result, I don't have to worry about the player running out of juice at the end of a movie like with the Ipod video. Also, it's just nicer to have longer battery life.*Digital camera storage - The ZVM can directly store my photos from my digital camera so that I don't need to bring along a computer to store my photos when I travel - just plug my camera to the ZVM, download photos, then erase my camera's card to take more pictures.*Hard drive capabilities - The ZVM acts like a hard drive. Just plug to a computer and download what you need. For example, I can go to my friend's computer and copy all the music/video/etc files I like with drag-and-drop ease. Also, I can now store very large PowerPoint files on the ZVM so that my work presentations have a better bang - and I get better results.*Multiple file format support - The ZVM plays a lot of video file format's that I already have such as divx, xvid and WMA. This is not a major issue to me however because even with an Ipod, video/audio conversion is not a big deal - just an extra step.*Software ease-of-use: With the ZVM, I don't have to rely on iTunes to get files loaded onto the player. Itunes program isn't bad, but sometimes I think it is a little cumbersome. Currently, I just use Windows Media Player and/or the regular Windows XP Explorer interface.*Better screen: The ZVM has a better screen than the video Ipod. For example, the ZVM has 260+k of colors vs. 65k on the Ipod. The difference is readily seen with the ZVM having more vibrant colors and a less washed-out appearance.*Accessory support: For $25.00, Amazon.com sells a combo that includes an AC adaptor, car charger adaptor, direct USB cable (no need for included ZVM dongle), and a battery pack (uses 4-AA batteries) for those long flights.*Cheaper: The ZVM is priced much less than the Ipod.*FM Radio: Despite a large library of songs, it's nice to be able to hear fresh music over the radio.*Recording capability: The ZVM can record FM radio. But for me, I like the fact that I can put my BlackBerry on speakerphone and then use the ZVM to record the conversation for business legal and future reference.*Short-cut key and easy navigation: The short-cut key is great; I have mine set to the microphone record function. I haven't had any problems with the ZVM's navigation on screen.*Multiple subscription service support: Although I haven't used them all, I hear the music subscription support is great. For example, I heard that with Yahoo (at least for your 1st month), you can pay $15 and download all the music you want. What a deal.*Customizable EQ: The ZVM has preset EQs also, but I prefer to set the EQ my way.Despite these features that the ZVM has, there are a few shortcomings. For example, I wish the ZVM was thinner for the amount of hard drive space it has. I purchased the 30GB simply because it was thinner than the 60GB, although I'd prefer 60GBs.When the thin 60GB comes out, I'll be buying that and ebaying my 30GB. I've found that the thickness of the 30GB is the max thickness I would want to have in one of these media players. However, with the 30GB ZVM, I don't mind the extra thickness over the Ipod - probably because I don't notice the difference. Maybe it's because the difference is marginal or that the 30GB Ipod and 30GB ZVM weigh the same.If I could choose one word for the ZVM, it would be - versatile. I'm not a Creative fanboy or anything. I just like the features the ZVM has. If in the future, the Ipod has all the above features and remains thin with 60+ or more GB, I'd would be buying the Ipod.For now however, I'm more than satisfied with the ZVM. It's a great all-around media player.
I love this little boombox. It can play my cds and it plays my Ipod also, plus it keeps the ipod charged. I have two of them now one for the back porch and one for my bedroom. The speakers on this boombox are very good for the price. I was very surprised. That is why I ordered another one. I got my first one at walmart and they stopped stocking them. (you have to love walmart for this is their trade mark. lolol) I would buy another one if something happened to this one.
This ipod skin has good protection. But that idiot below me won't stop complaining how it won't protect the screen. Not having a screen protector is a flaw but you can buy them! But overall the protection is kickass. I've dropped it many times and has no dents. I reccomend it.
I can't even put into words what a great buy these speakers are. This is the first review I've ever been compelled to write, but I felt like I had to tell everyone how great they are. I listen to a wide variety of genres and consider myself somewhat of an amateur audiophile. I have experience with JBL, Bose, Yamaha, etc. These speakers have great accoustic balance and when you're sitting in the sweet spot you won't want to leave. Best purchase I've made in awhile.
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 a 22" monitor that weighs 5.4kgs and when I first installed this desk mount just using basic intuition (i.e. NOT reading the manual), I was very disappointed. My monitor just sagged down to the desk when the arm was extended even a few inches. I was all set to get my dander up when it occurred to me that maybe the installation required a bit more insight than I first thought.A few minutes of actually reading the installation manual (page 13 to be exact) and...VOILA!...a properly tensioned mount that holds the monitor in place even at full extension!! I would recommend this unit over more expensive ones as it looks good, is good quality, and works perfectly - once you read the manual and make the simple tension adjustments!
Our PC that uses a D-link DWA-552 draft-'N' wireless card has its three antennas very close together and extends out the bottom rear of the PC where other PC Cables drape down onto or near them. With the PC on the floor under a desk, the antennas are in a very poor location.The "signal strength" would register between 50 and 60 percent from our router not really that far away (but with multiple walls, desk wood, and shelves inbetween).Although the cable is only several feet long, using this device to move the antenna location away from the rear of the PC into a much better location a couple feet up a wall and a couple feet away from the PC resulted in constant signal strength of 100%. This increased throughput between 2x and 3x from what it was before and would stay there a bit more consistently in it's fight against signals from the neighbor's networks (at least two others are in range).The antenna itself is probably a little bit better than the PC card's in that the antennas are further apart, but this would likely not be an advantage when hooking to a router.The antenna elements don't look like ones with additional gain (fairly short). The big advantage that worked for us is the ability to move it into a better location/orientation -- and it being spread out a bit further than the PC Card alternative. It's not an antenna that gets better range due to being directional.For us it worked great.
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 bought this because I needed more power outlets. Little did I know it would be very helpful in diagnosing a bad battery. I've been able to help several friends with battery issues.
The iTrip install was a bit clumsy. Once the stations were synch'd on to the iPod, setting the station took several tries. God help you if you want to change the station that you've initially selected. Finally, the devices signal was pretty darn weak. My iPod had to be right on top of my radio in order to get a reasonable sound.I would NOT recommend this product.
I am very satisfied by the buy of this calculator. His performance to been very satisfactory up to the today.
Worked well for 3 months, then the screen went blank. Getting Toshiba to honor their warranty has been tricky, and is still ongoing. Will check back with further info as the situation unfolds.Edit #1: Follow up. Toshiba has been helpful in at least getting me to a repair center. The TV will probably be there 3 weeks or so. I expected as much. The power board is probably the issue, so says the repairman and this has been a problem with the Toshiba's for some time now with no improvements in the newer models. As always, I keep this updated. Specifically, there better not be ANY charges to get this thing fixed.Edit #2: Follow up. Toshiba replaced it with a newer model. Great customer service for a bad product. The newer model works fantastic.
I have just had this player for over two months, and I have never been happer, I used to have a Panasonic DVD-LV75, it was a nice player but after about to years the player just started to fall appart, the lense of the player fell off...how that happened I'll never know. I got the Toshiba SD-P2500 for my birthday, and it has the most amazing picture I have seen. Its clear, crisp, and the color on it is just great once you get the controls down. it is also very easy to use, the menu for the player is very cool. I just Love it, if I ever have to get another player(I doubt it, this players is very strong)I'll get another Toshiba.
I got this cable to recover some pictures from a frozen hard drive, and this cable is great, now I'm using the hard drive as a storage device and I was able to get all my pictures, with a very simple connection to the usb port, and the back of the external hard drive.
This is a fantastic amp for the money! I have this amp between a Kenwood KMR-330 head unit and four Infinity 612 speakers. This thing performs flawlessly without even getting hot (though I am not working it excessively). I get no speaker "noise" even with other marine electronics sharing the same batteries. Well worth the money.
I purchased a 5g 30gb ipod battery from longlast a few weeks back. It arrived, and after I took a good look at it I noticed that it was the wrong battery. I went to call them, no answer. I went to email them, no answer. I got an rma number off their website and sent the product back. They charged me $10 to return a battery that they screwed up on. Just try to get in touch with their sales line....you can't! Do not do business with these people.
The read felt like an abridgement. Description was sparse and it was very often difficult to see the story in the mind's eye. Charachters often had an omniscient prespective and their decisions and conversation left little to the imagination. Dialog seemed almost contrived and full of words. Almost no use of descriptive body language and cues to better understand charachters and their personalities. The story itself could have been a masterful tale of high adventure and wizardry, but it lacked any definition and cohesion throughout the book. Things just happened for narrative causality in order to progress the story. At one point, the main charachter is suddenly sidetracked as if the author on a whim decided the book needed more pages. It was difficult to finish and there was no emotional attachment to any of the elements of the book. If you've ever wondered what the bare minimum of detail and immersion was required for a high fantasy book, This is it.
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.
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.
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.
Okay the ONE poor review on this item complains that it is overpriced and plastic. Well it is both... but any slight overpicing is well worth it for the overall brilliance of design and amazing functionality. And the plastic is very nice! What else would it be made of? Metal would interfere with the 802.11 g connectivity. It's just a killer idea, this thing. I was all set to waste another $500 on yet another piece of obsolescent technology for my crowded desk... a flat screen monitor for my Fujitsu C series desktop replacement. Did tons of research and then stumbled on the Oyster. Not only did it save me 400 bucks but the screen is at an excellent height.. one that could not be achieved with most flat screen monitors! At that height I can lean back on the Aeron, and have my gaze and my hand position in the best possible ergonomic position (the one recommended by those HR drone types). When I've got to take my laptop on the road, I just slip it out and unplug a couple cables... the Oyster is all set up for my return and makes for an easy re-dock. This is not a true docking station, but it does have a bunch of USB 2.0 ports for a quick unhitch. And of course the Oyster is a beautiful piece of design... really clean and good looking on the desk. With the Oyster my faithful laptop attains the recognition and superstardom it deserves!
It's easy to use, has a lot of features. The battery life isn't too good, but it's okay.
I had been wanting an under-cabinet TV to keep me company in the kitchen when cooking or doing the dishes. I was not sure which one to get, Sony or Polaroid. When I did my last search, I discovered that this Polaroid was the ONLY one with a 10" screen. It also has the fold-away swivel screen which the others did not. The fact that I could also play my CDs and DVDs was an added bonus. The picture is very clear, the colors vibrant and the sound is great. I absolutely believe that I made the RIGHT choice.All in all, I LOVE it!Trust me, YOU wont be dissapointed!
I ordered this for my 06 Pontiac Grand Prix. It worked exactly as described. I have no complaints. I needed both it and the opposite adapter since GM's antenna wires are larger than the normal antenna wire.
I bought these in the 25 pack spindle. Seven of the 25 are unusable because they appear "non-blank". One other is not recognized by the burner. I have never had this problem with Memorex.
The newest addition to my ever growing photo equipment collection. I needed a very compact full featured lightweight tripod that would set up quick, have a 60" max height or better, stiff enough ballhead so that it could handle a mid sized DSLR and a decent sized lens without creep, stiff enough legs to hold still in breezes, be able to pan, and to get down low to the ground without a bunch of hassle, for less than 100.00.I thought I was asking way too much, but.. the Slik Sprint delivered all that for me and at less cost! It even comes with hidden spike feet (for snow etc..) that come out when you screw the rubber ones in, now thats handy! It even makes for a great around the house tripod being easy to set up and very compact.One heck of a deal as long as you don't expect too much out of it.-Carlwww.carlgarrardphotography.com
With my ssh connections into my home system and chess club connections, I'm timed out after some period of time around 5 minutes. I did not have this issue when my pc was connected directly to the highspeed cable bridge. I liked netgear products in the past but this issue is a little more than annoying.
Don't get this unit. I purchased it because my other unit allows the iPod to float around the car, and I thought it would be good to have it mounted firmly. However, it has such a weak transmission, I have severe to moderate static at all times. I know it is a signal strength or interference issue because, when I pull into a covered structure (garage, tunnel, etc.) the static clears, and sound quality is fair. If you need a transmitter, I would recommend a Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter, it works wonderfully.
I can't believe how totally awesome this monitor looks! The brightness and total image clarity are outstanding, and I haven't even used it as an HDTV yet! I am using it to replace a 19" LCD monitor. I can connect two pc's to this unit (or the same one twice). I have a DVD player, PS2, and computer connected to it. It is just simply amazing. The menus are easy to navigate once you learn that right arrow = select or enter.I plan on adding pictures later. Personally, I would prefer detachable or no speakers.As for people who say game play isn't great on LCD Monitors, they should buy this and then say that.Larry
I loved this product . . ease of installation made it a snap . . depending on TV size, it can be a one person job . . very pleased that only two screws into wall (easy to patch if ever moved) . . doubly pleased that adaptor plate screws onto the TV . . once the arm is on the wall and the plate is on the TV, you simply lift the TV onto the arm's bracket . . then you insert one screw to secure it . . . way easier than it should be . . . I loved this so much that I purchased two more for each of my son's for their TV's . .
I am a longtime Dish subscriber and I'm lost without the DVR feature. I needed a HD receiver for my room and this works great. No problems at all during the 6 months that I've owned it. It works even better with a $20 HDMI cable. I'm very satisfied.
I have these hooked up to my 2008 Polaris RZR, they work great and fairly loud speakers, good product for the money, they got rained on the other day and didnt effect them at all, still work great the next day.
This camera has everything that you need, has been easy to learn how to use (it's my first digital camera), and takes great pictures. It's been a lot of fun to play around with. I'm especially interested in low light photography, and have been very impressed with the sharpness and quality of the images even without a tripod. I generally like to set most everything manually, and it's been easy to work with in that regard. Many of the auto features are good enough that it's been slowly tempting me to become more lazy.Also, the software package that comes with the camera has been easy to use. It makes handling the much larger number of pictures I take now (vs. my old Canon AE-1) a lot easier than I thought it would be.If you're looking for a capable SLR camera at a good value, I would definitely recommend this one.
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!
Value for money, about sums it up. This cable is in no way inferior to 'branded' cables of 4x the cost, and can handle it's end in hi-current circuits like the sub extremely well too.Kannan
This cable is great for what it's designed to be used for. There is a rating of "Sound" and I gave 5 stars because for any stereo sound connection the sound is not great in comparison to digital. But, this cable is great for sending stereo audio and the s-video connection for video is a step above the standard version of this cable (with the yellow video connection ends).
I am really am enjoying my new camera! It is the best equipment i have taken photos with. It is easy to use- just enough camera to use as an amateur, but alot more for taking it to the next level! I am very pleased with my purchase. Amazon was fast, efficient, and bought with much confidence!thanks.
I bought this unit to add to my laptop. In the past i tried using a USB speaker but MS Vista didn't like that. This until uses a conventional headphone plug-in and thus avoids all the drive hassles. The ability to run on AA batteries was a plus for me...also a plus is the external sound control. The sound is good (when compared to typical laptop speakers) for a 20 dollar until. The only small thing that annoyed me was the blue LED light is very bright; that's easy to fix.
I am an Amazon customer and they make my life easier. It is easy and fast to buy in Amazon, whereas in other companies you find a lot obstacles: "We do not accept foreigners credit cards" "We do not ship goods to credit card different address" "It takes two month to ship you your good because we are out stocks" and so on.Congratulation Amazon. You're the best.
It does, just as it says it will. I have a XSI and use the remote for tripod shots. It has a great range and it is not nessesary to be right in front of the unit. Wonderful for group shots also. Every product I have purchased from Canon has been great to use.
Although the Z22 is advertised as a "beginner's" (non-technophile) product, I have found it wonderful (maybe I'm not a technophile after all! - or maybe it's just soooo cute). I have somewhat grudgingly been obliged to move up from my beloved but thoroughly outdated HP Palmtop, which provided solid apps with months of battery life (but a barely readable screen in good light). The Z22 has all of the same convenience (including RPN calculator), and almost the same life (I used it for a few weeks before recharging and it still was no more than half empty) with a tiny fraction of the size and weight. The most fantastic thing is the notepad, which really does eliminate scraps of paper. The touchscreen thyping has worked beautifully for me. Until I run out of memory, I will regard it as the near-perfect PDA.
This filter adds a clarity and depth to pictures. Very pleased with the way it brings out rich colors and sunlight. A must for avid photographers. Outdoor photography is enhanced with this filter. Recommend to anyone interested in taking better quality photographs.
It is a great camera with an excellent definition, I would purchase it again if I have to with shut eyes. time delivery even when it was Christmas Time, EXCELLENT!!!
This is our first GPS purchase and I am impressed. It has all the bells and whistles and handles everything. The only reason it did not get 5 stars is that the MP3 implementation is a little rough. It works well, but did not shuffle the music as well as I would have liked (some repetition before playing all the songs).
Not really much to tell. I needed a replacement power cord for a computer (puppies chewed the old one), bought this one from Amazon.com, plugged it in, the computer works. As Jerry Pournelle has said before about Belkin products, it Just Works. And the price is right.
Logitech has done well with this wireless mouse. It works flawlessly at distances, in my experience, upto 3 feet. The batteries last upward of 6 weeks while I seldomly remember to "turn off" the mouse when away from the computer for extended periods.(...)So the product is great(...)
I have experienced the same problem as many others have done. When you first connect it, it works for a while but then the connection drops. I think this product is defective. Read the other comments here. Technical supports do not help at all. They have not accept thised to repair. 90 day warrant is WORTHLESS. Why you think Amazon is selling this for just $6 after rebate. In my opinion, this doesn't even worth $6. DO NOT BUY!!!!!
We just bought this CD player for our 7 year old daughter, and the sound is incredible. Even through the ear phones. We also bought her some new speakers to hook the cd player into, and the whole set up is great. It is easy to set up, and light weight. We are very pleased with the product. The only drawback is that there is not an AC Adapter available as of this time... they are on backorder with the company until the middle of January. I imagine we'll be going through a lot of batteries until then! I researched these products quite extensively, and found that this one has all the features we wanted for our little girl... Now I wishI had one myself!
THIS ARMBAND BROKE IN 4 DAYS!! The armband is a really good design with a great neopreme pocket flap to help keep your Ipod dry but the huge problem with the carrier is the feaux leather/vinyl. From the moment I bought the carrier, I knew this would be a problem. The vinyl is extremely brittle and easily torn. I thought that if I was careful with the carrier it would last (It was cheap enough for a few months of good use, which was fine for me)...I thought wrong. The design issue is that they used this terrible vinyl in the loop that holds the armband to itself. That is the point that gets the most stress during use!The first time I tried to adjust it during a jog, it was history. I was not putting undo pressure, stress, or abusing it in anyway. Do not buy this carrier. Spend more and get something that will work.
I needed a little attenuator (volume control) so I didn't have to dig my mp3 player out of my pocket every time to boost or lower the volume. The first one I bought from Amazon was dead on arrival but they have a great return policy and even sent out a new one immediately while I sent the bad one back. The second one works fine and it does what it's supposed to do. I don't find any diminished quality of the music so I'm very happy with the purchase. I like the short cord too.Worth the $10.
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 wanted a small flatbed scanner to convert nearly all of my paper documents (four lateral file drawers full) into PDF files. I've now scanned well over 1000 pages now with no problems. It could be a tad faster. Even as it is, it finishes scanning before I have the next page ready at least half of the time.I'd give this scanner five stars were it not for the fact that the Mac OS X software included is so obviously an afterthought. The CanoScan Toolbox does not even have a standard OX X interface (It's not Win XP either, it's just something else entirely). Another minus is that the software which ships with the scanner is several vesions out of date and it's not as easy to find updates on Canon's web site as it should be.Overall, however, it is an excellent value.Follow-up 2/27/08: The Canon software is not compatible with Mac OS X 10.5, notwithstanding what it says on Canon's software update page. When I contacted Canon, they basically admitted the problem and offered to sell me a newer scanner at a discount. Instead of replacing the scanner, I replaced the software with VueScan. I have had no problems scanning a couple of hundred pages using VueScan in Mac OS X 10.5.
The base unit for the wireless headphones will shut off in 3 to 5 minutes, unless the base source volume is turned up so loud, that even with the headphone volume turned down, is near the threshold of pain.Maybe other units work well, but mine does not work. If you look on their website, this question has been posted (why does my base shut off), and Sennheiser's answer is the volume is too low; therefore, I can only believe this problem is common.Mine even shut off, when I can hear music through the headsets across the room. The volume switch on the headset itself needs to be modified to allow for about 10% of the current sound.
I am definitely an amateur photographer - so for what it's worth, I am very pleased with this camera. Having previously owned the ex-z1000, I can say this camera is a big step up.I had to buy all the extra cords for transferring pictures for my z1000, but this one came with everything I needed.Also - The battery life is great. Plus - the shutter response time is much quicker than the z1000. You can choose from 7 different picture sizes/pixelation. up to 10 megapixels!The Video camera is pretty sweet, too -- You can zoom in and out during filming.One neat features is the Audio Recording - like a little pocket tape-recorder. The only thing is, my computer doesn't automatically detect the audio files when transferring -- I have to go in and manually select them. (This might just be something with my computer setup, though).All-around, I'm very pleased with this camera!
JBL has successfully voiced matched (timbre) the N-Center to the JBL N24s, where together (after REF Level Calibration via Video Essentials DVD), they provide a much more convincing, extremely wide front &amp; surround stage. The N-Center locks the dialog in the center of the TV clearly with realistic impact. The success of this N-Center and N24's is evident by the common accolades that describes the NSP1 HT Speaker package: &quot;Timbre matching; sound was superb; Imaging was excellent; smooth, uniform response; rich and clear; pleasingly natural with stereo music; articulate, focused, and well balanced.&quot;...
...to really take advandage of this. Installation was super easy, although I ran into the TI thing like another reviewer. Oh well. Not much more I can say about this product; it works and that's all that really matters.1/5/07 Update - I finally got a DVD burner for my computer and upgraded my OS to XP pro at the same time. Now I get much more use from this product and it has been performing flawlessly. No driver install was required with XP and it recognized my camera without any glitches.
At this price, I ordered 3 extra cables just in case one didn't work. It was not necessary. The first three I used worked perfectly and I was able to replace a grocery sack full of wires with three small wires. By doing this I was able to get rid of a "bird's nest" of wires and really cleaned up behind the TV/sound system.I can't say that HDMI cables work better than component connections, but they make the process much easier as well as an overall neater setup. I was getting ready to spend over $50 for each cable (over $150 for three) and thought a $3+ investment would at least be worth trying. I don't understand how any store can justify charging over $50 for a simple cable when one of these cables work perfectly.Highly recommended and as an added bonus, the cables arrived in 2 days after ordering. One of my better purchases.
I'm one of the lucky ones I guess that didn't get a defective HD. I've had it for about 3-4 months and I don't have much to complain about. It doesn't 'hijack' my computer or cause it to crash. I use it everyday for backing up, sometimes more than once, but it's off the rest of the time. I've had the opportunity to use it in an emergency setting when I had restore my files to my computer after formatting my computer in an unrelated misadventure. It comes with software for backing up your computer which really isn't all that awesome because it doesn't back up all file types. Thus, some file types have to be backed up the old-fashioned way (drag & drop) which I think I can handle. That said, I use their backup software everyday because it works so quickly, 15 seconds or so. A review I read before buying the product mentioned they had trouble with the plugs staying in in the back of the device, but I had absolutely no problem there. Another sticky issue is stopping the device after backing up, that is, using the windows taskbar icon to stop a device that's connected to a USB port. Supposedly, if you just unplug the USB plug without 'stopping' the device using that taskbar icon you can lose data, and that goes for any storage device plugged into a USB port. However, sometimes stopping this particular device is difficult and you get this error message saying it cannot be stopped right now, and so on and so on. There's a work-around at the SeaGate forum that gets you thru this when it first happens, but sometimes the workaround doesn't work, especially if you've deleted something from the external HD. In this scenario you just have to unplug it without stopping it first, and so far I've been lucky & haven't lost any data doing this. But so long as I don't delete anything from the external hard drive, I don't have any problems.
This is an amazing product and delivers exactly and more as promised. The resolution of both the pictures and video is excellent and the security motion detection software utility is just great. It also has a microphone so it can record complete videos with audio(although you cannot use the microphone seperately, which would have been nice).But all in all, an excellent buy for the price and worth much more!!!
I have had thisAudio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphonesheadphone for a couple of months now. I have also aSennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones. I, for office use, prefer the ATH-ANC7, but when traveling, use the PCX-250, its smaller and lighter. Originally, I paid about the same for both these items. I prefer headphones which complete surround (around the ear) rather sitting on the ear. The sound quality of the ATH-ANC7 is excellent, but I am slightly deaf in one ear. At under $100, its excellent value for money. Its solidly built. However, I have also found it to be little uncomfortable after couple of hours of use. It tends to press into my head and after a time, you know its there.I have borrowed and usedBose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, these are certainly more lighter and more comfortable to wear over a longer period of time, but they also cost 3X more.
This HP is networked and has duplex (double sided printing), both were absolutely necessary to us. It has the usual downfalls of HP software, when set up to do a custom job it won't accommodate it as stated. This has been a problem with other HPs we have had. I have to use other software to get it to print to its true potential. Very frustrating. But having gone thru this before it was expected. Other than the fact that it doesn't work at all as stated it is a decent printer. The color is very good, I have not attempted printing a photo as I have a dye sublimation printer, but the color used in other printing is very good. Paper does matter, good finish produces crisp, clean color where poor cheep paper produces dull , off color. I'm unable to print certain sizes of paper because it doesn't want to. GREAT!:( Customer service at HP is non existent, they couldn't help. Of corse they blame it on the OS, who clearly say that it's HP's problem. So great, I have a printer that the reviews say is a problem and doesn't work as it should, and many others have the same issue.So the printer has now run out of ink, WELL the cost to replace it is 582.99 + shipping, REALLY!!!!!!!!!!! What a rediculous price. I have finally, exhaustively figured out ways to work around the printers shortfalls and now I have to junk it. I'm not happy.
I love this thing! At first I thought this was a cool in concept but as it turns out, function exceeds form. I'm a complete slob and the Oyster goes a long way to cleaning up my desk and organizing a scramble of cables. It also puts my screen at eye-level. Duh!It takes some effort to get set up but it's much easier than assembling anything from IKEA. Frankly speaking, it works like a charm and exceeded my expectations. Well worth it in my estimation and I'm getting one for work.Pros:-looks great-solid construction-easy to use-puts screen at eye-levelCons:-no drive access when laptop is docked
Talk about easy to install!! What a no brainier!! Great price and a 10-year old can install. What more can I say, it shipped on time and I now have twice as many outputs to work with.
Product had too much static to be usable. Tried several outlets around the house with both transmitter and receiver, and could not get a clear line. Phones work fine without wireless jack.
I bought two sets of 2500 mAh NiMH Energizer batteries and have been less than satisfied with them. I am using an Energizer NiMH battery charger (the 6-7 hour timer type) and the batteries die after only a few shots in my Canon Powershot S2. One set dies after taking a picture or two -- this is immediately after charging them. I have since disposed of this set. Interestingly, their performance was very impressive at first, allowing two days worth of shooting hundreds of pictures and lots of video, but in the four months that followed, their longevity has greatly diminished. I have charged the batteries perhaps 30-50 times at most, and I believe these are rated for around 500 charges. I am currently looking elsewhere for a better NiMH battery solution.
I received the item but was unable to sync any music onto it from the computer.
I purchased this camera about 6 months ago. So far so good. This is my 4th digital camera in about 5 years (I take about 20-200 photos a week). I started with a Canon Digital Elph 2MP. Right before my year warranty was up, the door for the compact flash card broke off and the zoom was sticking at times - but they couldn't duplicate the stick so they just fixed the door. 6 months later the zoom wore out. I did drop it several times, someone bumped into me with a beer and it got a little wet. Besides the sticky zoom, the camera still works but I need more megapixels. Then I bought the 4 MP elph and it lasted 2 1/2 years before the button broke (to switch between viewing photos and taking photos). Then a friend talked me into a Casio because of the longer battery life, big screen and he showed me the great photos he took with his. So I switched from Casio - BIG MISTAKE. I enjoyed the long batter life and big screen but the flash was week and a lot of the photos I took in dark dance clubs were horrid. The Casio lasted 6 months before the zoom got stuck when I bumped it - not covered by the warranty. I switched back to Canon but I wanted something with more control, more manual functions. So the Canon S80 seemed like the best match. It is a little bigger than what I'm use to but the quality of the photos makes up for it. The video is amazing - it's great you can take small videos, easy enough to email - or high quality video - better than any camcorder I've owned.Definetly get a 1 Gig card, especially if you want to use the high quality video. So far the camera is pretty solid - no problems as all and I think the bigger size is easier to hold onto.My only complaint is that the dial to switch between modes moves too easily. If I have the camera on the setting I need for the night, I'll have the camera on, waiting for right moment to take a photo. While I'm holding the camera, I accidently touch the wheel with my thumb and change my setting without knowing it. Then when I go to take the photo, I miss the perfect moment because the setting is wrong. That's my only complaint - if it wasn't for that I'd give this camera 5 stars.
It has worked reliably for several months. The power cord is a bit longer than I would have preferred.
Opened the box, plugged in, turned on: works without any problems. I was very satisfied with how easy installation and setup were. I have several desktops, laptops, and other devices on a wired network now connected to this switch and an SMC firewall/router/print spooler. Everything was up and running in a matter of minutes. Nothing is perfect, though: I had one issue with one laptop trying to print through the spooler. I replaced one of the cables and set MTU on the laptop to 1500 and all was well. I don't attribute this to the DLink switch but instead to bad karma.
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 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 a Logiteck 3000 and was very disappointed in it's darkness and graininess in medium to low light. Backlighting really messed it up. I exchanged it for the Intel Pocket PC and am very pleased with the dramatic difference in picture quality. Same location, same lighting, and much much much better! Downside, in October 2001 the Windows 2000 drivers were kludgy. It makes me nervous that the manufacturer didn't pursue Windows 2000 users.
This thing is an absolute game changer for indoor photography! If you ever have dimly lit indoor photos, blurry photos, images with bright subjects and very dark backgrounds, or harsh flash shadows this flash unit will make all the difference in the world! I never want to take it off of my camera!
This was a great deal and wonderful product. Packaging and delivery great.Very satisfied in every way.Will use this product again in the future.
I just got the olympus d-565 yesterday and so far I am VERY pleased! The quality of the pictures are great and it's pretty easy to use. The ONLY problem I've had is that it takes a little longer than I expected to focus but, it's not a big prob! I definitley reccomend this camera to new and old camera photographers! I hope this was helpful!
Very bad quality I tried it with Sony DVD recorder RDR-GX3 every single one has the same problem some of the recording I can't view it at all & the others with very poor quality
Thought I had found a great deal but ended up having the unit replaced numerous times. Finally gave up and bought a different cable. Kept blowing a fuse and shutting down my computer-very scary. DO NOT recommend this product. Company was very good at replacing them, but it got a little ridiculous after the 5th and 6th one. Must have been a bad batch. You get what you pay for!
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?
I wanted something more than a point and shoot. I seriously considered the Nikon D40 but in the end this camera does everything I want it to do. The optics are first class. The user interface is the best I have seen in any DC I have used so far. Build quality is excellent and the zoom is simply amazing. The ability to shoot raw was a big factor for me and you usually have to spend a lot more money to get this feature. The comparable Canon and Sony feel cheap by comparison.
...believe it or not, my displays on the RX-E810 reciever and the DVD-E810 media player do not perfectly match. Though were are not talking about the difference between, for example, red and blue LCD displays; my RX-E810 reciever display is noticeably blue-hued, while the DVD-E810 media player is noticeably green-hued. That said, the exteriors of the two components are identical, and the sound of this system is so good (especially with the addition of the subwoofer) that it will bring tears to your eyes. Oh, and for a perfect match on the subwoofer, make sure you get the one with the "piano finish;" it best compliments the mini-system speakers.
Loved this product up until the moment it died right in the middle of my baked potatoes. Like others, I received the feared H98 code. We had to go to the manual to find that we should seek out the nearest maintenance facility. Not sure why Panasonic offered up the code. "Call Out for Pizza, Sucker!" would have been more appropriate. No parts and no maintenance available. Nice job Panasonic. I won't purchase another product from you. H98 that! And you don't need to look it up.
This is the third email to inform that the Sandisk Sansa Silicone Case for m200 Series Players (Purchased on 12/10/2007) has NOT been sent.thanks for your helptom meinhover
These headphones appear to be pretty good in terms of noise suppression and sound quality. For the price, they're a good deal. I have a hard time believing the Bose headphones are worth twice the price of these.
Seem to be working fine in my UV A/C leak detector. That thing eats batteries fast and they seem to be lasting as long as any others I have used before. Definately not much choice when it it comes to other brands, etc. but I think this purchase was fine. I most likely will buy again, and hopefully that wont be too soon.
First, these headphones are amazing sounding. I've heard things I'd never heard before with these headphones in songs that I've been listening to all my life (I'm 30). The separation of sounds is amazing and all these subtle bits of songs start to stick out. At the risk of sounding like one of those self-important reviewers who claim to have heard the best of this and the best of that, I actually do have some really nice sets of speakers and am astounded at the things I've heard through these headphones that just weren't there through my speakers.Second, these are portable but are not ear buds. Ear buds are bad for your hearing. We evolved pinne (outer ear) over millions of years as protection for our ears only to completely bypass them in the blink of an eye with ear buds. Even if you don't buy these headphones, help your ears last longer and don't buy ear buds.Lastly, these headphones are currently going for less than $15. At that price I don't have to pamper my headphones. I can take them hiking, camping, and biking and I can throw them in my backpack with all my books and junk and if they break (which has only happened once in the three pairs I've owned [I lost the others]) I don't have to get too depressed about it. I just order another pair and it doesn't break the bank.In conclusion, these are the best portable headphones out there because they are cheap, have exceptional sound quality at any price range, and are not ear buds. Do your ears, and your favorite music, a favor and order a set of these headphones today.
Excellent , quality of Nikon products is distinguishable. Excellent as always. And finishing is the best quality material, perfect for use that was created.
I bought the HK Soundsticks when I purchased my Mac in 2001 and thought they were very good quality and they sounded good. Very good imaging and transparency. I read a few reviews of the Klipsch 2.1's and decided to find them and take a listen. Came right back home and ordered them from Amazon. All I can say is, amazing! Simply amazing!! You won't find a better system for anywhere near the money. Source doesn't matter. Sounds good and very easily adjusted from the desktop.By the way, I GAVE the Soundsticks away!
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.
I thought this would be a great purchase buy upon receiving it I realized that is does not include a divider to protect the scope from other pieces. In the literature they speak of an optional divider and straps but am not sure where to find that instead.
I JUST REVIVED THESE IN THE MALL 15 MINUTES AGO, ALL I CAN SAY IS PURE CRAP. SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND GO WITH THE IBEATS FROM MONSTER OR ANY PAIR OF SHURES. I HAD A PAIR OF SHURE SCL3'S BEFORE THIS PAIR, THE SHURE ROCK, BUT I UNFORTUNATELY LOST THEM. SO I DECIDED TO SAVE MONEY AND TRY A NEW PAIR THAT WOULD BETTER PRICED. DISAPPOINTED IS ALL I CAN SAY. THE RUBBER ON THE EAR BUDS IS CHEAP AND FLIMSY AND DO NOT ALLOW ANY SOUND ISOLATION. THE HIGH AND MIDS SOUND AS IF YOU WERE IN A 1992 HONDA THAT HAD ORIGINAL SPEAKERS. THE BASS IS UNCLEAR AND WEAK. IM SAD THAT Sennheiser PUT OUT SUCH A BAD PRODUCT WITH HIGH MARKUP. I UNDERSTAND I DIDN'T SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY ON THESE, BUT YOU CAN GET ANY EQUAL SOUND FROM A PAIR OF $10 EAR BUDS AT WALGREEENS.
This lens is fantastic! It's a good zoom lens, and a good macro lens. If you need one that will carry you through the day and will take all kinds of pictures, this is the right one. A con of this lens is its weight. Since it is glass, it weights a lot for a lens, and that can get even heavier over a long day. I suggest buying a small backpack to keep your camera in if you are going to use it over a long day. All in all, I am very happy and highly recommend this lens!
since i'm under way for ever it's worth haing this tv light compact graffic are great for personal dvd watching or team player in halo or ps3 zoning i'm very happy with this purchase
After doing a lot of research, online and magazines, I decided to go with the Sony. I waited for the new style of this brand to be coming out in a month, and than I ordered mine. The price of $1999 was $200 better than any competitor to Amazon. The best part was while I was waiting for it to ship to me the price came down $100 not once but twice. Each time I called Amazon and they honored the price as the Sony had not shipped yet. So to get a 60" Sony SXRD at $1799 was unbelieveable. The last I looked the tv was at $2399. So if you shop earnestly you can do well for yourself. The tv has a picture that is amazing. I coupled it with an Oppo 1080p unconverting DVD player. The combination of these two with my old DVDs is unreal. I did use CNET's detailed set up procedure for the Sony and I am quite pleased at the results. The picture when you watch a football game in HDTV is almost as good as being there. Except on CBS, they must compress the picture and send it out less than ABC, NBC or ESPN. Only on CBS do we see artifacts and blurring. The only thing I would gripe about was that the tv took 12 days to get to my house. They did bring it in, uncrate it, set it on my stand, and take the box away with them. So all in all a great experience
We just got our pool all set up and filled up with a little over 5,000 gallons of water in it, put the salt in it (we bought the salt water filter too) and there was a hole in the seam! We called intex and basically got a run around about their "great product". I am not happy with them at all. After we cut this and that out of the pool and send back to them they will send me another pool. I'm out the money for the 135 lbs. of salt and the 5,000+ gallons of water. Oh but if I want I can spend all that money again and hope for a better put together pool!
Pros: Excellent quality; a nicely designed product; solid mount for a 32" LCD display. Customer service very helpful: identified the correct hardware packet for my TV (not listed); and promptly replaced some missing plastic spacers.Cons: The locking feature is worthless. It's impossible to reach the locking mechanism and insert a padlock (even with tiny hands). You'll need to improvise a locking mechanism if you don't want your $700 display to "walk away" (High-school-aged thieves target your house by observing the "blue glow", then run in and out in a few seconds, late at night when you're asleep).
I have been using the 4GB stick for almost a year now. It has worked flawlessly in every computer I have tried. Fast and reliable. (I had a different experience with the 32GB version of this same model.)
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this battery is bigger than the one that came with my Z730 camera. It fits the camera perfectly and lasts significantly longer than the original one, which I now use only for backup.
For budget conscious speaker buyers or those who want a more powerful, detailed sound than that delivered by most satellite speaker systems, the Polk Audio entry-level Monitor series speakers are an excellent option. The CS1 is one of two Center channel speakers offered in Polk Audio's entry level Monitor series. The CS2 uses a larger 6.5" diameter woofer, as opposed to the CS1's dual 5.25 woofers. Both use a full size one inch diameter tweeter.The build quality of the speaker is excellent. The cabinet is manufacturered using 3/4" MDF and has a very solid feel - heavy and no hollow or resonating sound when rapped by knuckles. Binding posts allow tighter speaker wire connection. A vinyl, faux wood grain laminate covers the top and side of the cabinets. The fit and finish is top notch. The cabinets are very well made and appear to be well-insulated and braced on the inside (I have not opened up the cabinets). The drivers are made of inexpensive materials, but should last virtually forever with rubber surrounds holding them in place.The performance in its price category (at or below $100) is exceptional. Sound is very clear and fairly well articulated. I've rarely had difficulty hearing movie dialogue, which is one of the most important measures of a Center channel speaker, and the difficulty was a product of poor acting or disc sound quality in each instance. One key attribute of the CS1 is it's frequency response. Unlike mini speakers and satellites, bass from the CS1 extends well below 80Hz, which is crucial for getting better performance from a subwoofer. My few complaints with the sound quality of the Monitor series is that the midbass is less dynamic than I anticipated, and the treble can be overbearingly bright at high volume unless recordings are of the best quality. Crystal-clear, lifelike sonic quality spread across a seamless, floating soundstage is not attainable with speakers in this price range. What you will get is clear, room filling sound that beats out the small-sized, price competitors and is worthy consideration when comparing full size center channel speakers costing more than double the price.Prior to purchasing the Monitor speakers, I had been using a combination of Bose bookshelf speakers for the L/R Front and Rear channels, mated to a solidly built Sony Center channel speaker. The Sony cost a few dollars more than the CS1 and employed the same size woofers and tweeter. However, the Sony's frequency response was much inferior and detail was lacking. Even with the Center channel level output pushed up much higher than the other front speakers using the A/V Receiver, the dialog was often lost during movie scenes with noisy effects.My intention at the time of purchasing the Monitor speakers was to find an inexpensive quick fix for the forementioned hodge podge setup. I had planned to spend a year or so previewing other speakers and then sell the Monitors with minimal cash loss. Ironically, I feel little motivation to replace the Monitors at this point in time. My CS1 is powered by a 90wpc 7.2 Yamaha AV Receiver that is only a few years old. The Center channel speaker is accompanied by Monitor 60 towers and Monitor 30 bookshelfs serving as surround speakers. A 12" HSU Reseach subwoofer provides bass. A Blu-ray player, Satellite dish, and Home Theatre style PC serve the media using HDMI cables.A matching Monitor series 5.0 system can be purchased for as little as $300 when using M30 bookshelfs. Adding a comparable quality subwoofer, such as thePolk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)and you'll have a surround system for movie watching that will be hard to beat.
I love this little player - it weights almost nothing, fits in the tiny coin pocket of a pair of jeans, and is really simple to use. My only complaint is that it hold very little music (I think about 20 songs), and I can't figure out if you can buy another flash drive without buying the whole player, too...
this is not a good mp3 at all. its seriously laughable. mine crapped out on me after just 2 weeks. plus, the menus werent exactly the easiest to use, even for a one line readout. i would not buy this mp3 player if i were you.
My son uses these when he is on his drum set, he hasn't had any complaints about them and always uses them.
I purchased the Samsung CLP-300 to replace an Epson 740i inkjet that's been in service for many years. My motivations for getting a color laser printer instead of an inkjet:* Low cost per page, which is common to every laser printer* Small size - I do not want the printer taking up much physical space* Quiet - it must be silent in standby mode, and when printing its sound must not aggravate people sleeping in a nearby room like the Epson 740i did* Mac compatibilityThe Samsung plays nicely with my Mac Mini running Mac OS X 10.4.8. The drivers install quickly; one quick installer program, open up the Printer Setup Utility, and the printer was recognized as a CLP-300. Printer Features are fairly basic, with Quality choices of Draft, Normal, and Best, and a separate seting for Color or Grayscale. There are also 13 different paper types: Plain Paper, Thick, Thin, Bond, Color Paper, Card Stock, Transparency, Labels, Envelope, Preprinted, Cotton, Recycled, and Archive Paper. I have only used recycled copy paper with it, and it prints just fine on Plain Paper setting. Built-in Mac OS X print sharing works great, and from what I've read, this printer is CUPS-friendly and can be shared on a network via an Airport Express.While I am unsure about the title "World's Smallest Color Laser Printer," this is surely a small machine, though bigger than color inkjets. The printer is silent when in standby mode, and the little noise it makes when printing is pretty peaceful. I wish my freshman roommate in college had this printer in our dorm room the night he printed 100 pages at 3:00 am; its much quieter and calmer than an inkjet. Since this is my first laser printer in a home environment, I'm not sure how it compares to other printers noise-wise, but it is certainly quiet when printing even in my quiet environment (quiet Mac Mini).The design truly is nice. Loading toner is totally user friendly. This is the easiest way to replace ink / toner I have seen on any machine, ever. There is no mucking about near the drum or any other sensitive parts, and placing the toner packs into their slots is really foolproof. Note: shake the toner packs when you get them. This is noted in the manual and in the setup guide, but it is a step that could be easily forgotten.Plugging a laser printer into a battery backup (UPS) system is not recommended, since most laser printers exceed standard load levels of UPS systems. This is because a laser printer's fuser uses a large, fast pulse of power, and the UPS cannot supply this to many laser printers.So far, having had this printer for three weeks in light usage, it has done everything I want of it. Recommended!
An outstanding deal and easy to assemble. It is a little flimsy but carefully snapping together, extending the antenna, and connecting to the coax connector on my newZinwell ZAT-970A Digital to Analog TV Converter Box (for Antenna Use), I was watching many great broadcast channels in no time at all. The perfect solution for an older "low definition" television.
This router functions great in the household environment. It is VERY easy to install and security is equally as easy to set.
This is my 2nd pair of these, and they sound GREAT for the price. My previous pair had the stiff rubber sleeves right by the earbuds detach after a couple years of use, but they still work fine otherwise (I use them primarily at work). I imagine the same thing will happen on the new pair eventually.
Order processed without a hitch. Veryquick delivery. Blanks worked perfectly.Only problem which has occured on similarorders was at least one plastic cake boxwas broken. Blanks are heavy and not enoughsoft packing material was used.
Delivery was quick and the SD card works fine. It comes "loose" in just the typical flip open plastic storage box. Nothing else. But, hey, that works for me.
The Sport USB 2.0 card for PC was easy to install, and it works perfectly. This was an inexpensive way to upgrade my computer.
THIS FILTER FIT MY SONY CAMCORDER PERFECTLY AND FUNCTIONS AS I WANTED IT TO FUNCTION, THAT IS TO PROTECT THE LENS. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS PURCHASE IS THAT I CAN NOT FIND A 37MM LENS COVER FOR THE EXPOSED FILTER.
I only found one problem with this player and this is why I didn't give it a 5 star. My LCD screen doesnt work right. Half of the screen doesnt come up Im not sure if its just this player but i have heard from someone else that this happened to them to. If this doesnt clear up im going to send it back. Other than that though its great. The earbuds are surprisinly good. Leather case is nice so it doesnt get messed up in anyway. Very light and small size. The software is also very easy to use. Took me around 5 to 10 minutes to get my mp3s on to the player including installing the software. Very good player for the money
These are really nice speakers that produce good sound in all ranges low, medium, high. I bought these and the 6" x 9" Pyles and it really brought the sound back in a old school buick roadmaster. I havn't had them long and have nothing other than a JVC head unit pushing them. I dont know if they can handle a Amp or not I am sure the 6"x9"s can they are rated at 280 watts at 4ohm. Good buy if your on a budget very reasonably priced and it only took a few days to arrive.
I spent 2 days on the phone with Linksys trying to make this thing work. It just does not.The router/switch/firewall features work fine. When it comes to VPN... forget it. It is NOT compatible with any respectable IPSec VPN client.Authentication options are not suited for mobile users with Dynamic IPs (you can not specify to connect from just any IP address) and their own VPN client (QuickVPN) is incompatible with Nortel and Cisco VPN clients (they can not be installed on the same computer) so if you are using any of these softwares to connect to other VPNs don't buy this product.
What can I say about these headphones? Well first off they have amazing sound quality and it's true you do have to let them settle in because they do sound weird in the beginning, but once you get use to it they sound fantastic. The bass is excellent because you don't necessarily hear it, you feel it inside your head as if you got the band playing inside your head. The isolating is okay not to bad but not great, you can still hear things going about when you put them on. The fact that the cord stretches 10ft. is convenient because you can move around while still having them on, but the bad part is that they tend to get annoying when you are traveling since the cord is long. Which brings me to another topic. These headphones aren't meant for listening for a long period of time because they hurt the top of your head where the band rest and your ears tend to get sore and overheated. Another thing is that a simple phone or i-pod wont give it the sound quality it can give since these things are power hungry so buy an amplifier or just plug it in you're computer. The fact that it sells for $149.99 is almost a steal for what these things can produce and ESPECIALLY that I got these for about $89 and that they've been around for about 12yrs and are still as good as some of the DJ headphones of today is impressive. One thing though that bothers me is the grip it has on your head, if you are a person that tends to bobble or "bang" your head while listening to music try avoiding these headphones because they don't have that firm grip and you will feel them moving around as you move your head around. Even though the construction quality isn't all that perfect don't let it fool you these thing packs a punch and it's that kind of punch you would love receiving over and over again. I love listening to these things they sound great you just need the right power source and you're good for the day. How people are saying these things are garbage baffles me because I find nothing wrong with them in fact I find them better than the beats and yes I worn them and listened to them before, but they just don't compare to these. I actually laugh at those who mock me saying that they suck and beats are better when they never tried these and when they mock me I never will let them use them cause it's what they deserve for judging with out even trying. Bottom line these are amazing especially for it's price and I am fond of them, but like I said they are not for listening for really long periods of time, cords too long for just walking around with them and they wont reach their potential level of sound quality from a phone or i-pod. So goodnight or morning or where the you live and see you guys next timeUpdate 5/4/12Well these headphones still sound great. Only problem is that my ears are getting soar every time I wear these and they get sweaty. The sound on these things actually sounded better then when I used them the first few months. I use to listen to these with an amp, but after it got shorted I had to listen to these unamped and I got to say BIG difference. I felt as if I were dead inside listening to these, but after a month (yea that long) I finally got used to these unamped. Sure they sound less lively and SQ downgraded, it still sounded pretty good. Either way an amp is recommended if you plan on using them for travel which is a hassle. Other than that I would still recommend these.
...P>Simply put, Palm has hit a home run with the Tungsten C. The screen is beautiful, right on par with the Sony Clies and any of the Pocket PCs. Colors are bright and clear, text is crisp and clean on a bright white background -- it looks amazing.Consider the 400Mhz processor, which zips through apps with blinding speed. Consider the 64MB ram, enough for apps, docs, pictures, just about everything I'd ever use this Palm for (and even if I run out of memory, the unit is upgradeable via the expansion slot, which accepts memory, application cards, etc.). Consider the built-in Wi-Fi, which worked automatically for me on my Linksys 802.11b home network -- super-fast browsing with a browser app that, in my opinion, outperforms the comparable Pocket Internet Explorer app that ships with PocketPCs. Consider the built-in keyboard, which feels and works great, with tactile response and easier thumb-typing than the comparably priced Sony models.The unit comes loaded with excellent software, including Documents-To-Go, Palm Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Handmark Solitaire, and more. The new Palm OS 5.2.1, which includes a brand new preferences interface, allows you to apply themes to your screens, and makes everything much easier to access and customize.I've owned earlier editions of Palm, and while I loved their simplicity and reliability, I always felt they came up short when compared with the Sonys and PocketPCs. No more. With a killer feature-set, an attractive form-factor, and across-the-board hardware and software upgrades, Palm should easily maintain its narrowing lead in the PDA market. The Tungsten C gives me the Palm simplicity I love, and the power I crave. I can't rate this unit highly enough.
This pressure cooker works great. The rubber gasket and stopper can't go in the dishwasher but the other parts can. I use this to make beans about twice a week and it produces a result much better than when I was boiling them before.This is also pretty big - would recommend looking at an equivalent sized vessel in person before purchasing. I also like that's it's stainless steel as opposed to aluminum.
I got my ATH-ANC7 and had to return them because the right channel was bad. I would get a lot of loud scratching and popping noises. Amazon sent me a new pair straight away.The sound quality is not spectacular but it's good. The noise canceling function does a pretty good job. They won't block noises like talking but they do a good job of reducing back ground "hums" like a fan or a running dishwasher.
...Please note that speaker cables are bound together and that greatly limits the the ability to place the speakers for optimal sound. Once I did set up the speakers, I found the bass wasn't all that great. I also tried hooking up the speakers to my TV set and only two the speakers produced sound. So be forewarned!
This system is the BEST you will ever purchase at its price point. It has had connection problems over the years (including a speaker out as well as the sub connection) but it has taken a beating through college dorms as well as a college house. If you want a system that is easy to set up and will crank rap/dubstep/techno/folk/classic rock/country/you name it, this is it...PERIOD. I consider myself an audiophile and have a ton of experience with high end sound as a profession going on 5 years now, meaning i can honestly tell you that for $150 or less dollars NOTHING can touch this. The frequency response is amazing it hits the lows as deep as you would ever want (the bass knob lets you tweek it all of the time to your liking) and the highs are incredible. Take it from me I LOVE audio and this is my last resort system and it never ceases to amaze me, at this price point you'd be crazy not to buy it.
These are truly excellent across the range bass to treble. The wires are a bit flimsy but nevertheless they're excellent earbuds.
This DVI cable works exactly like i expected it to. It has a nice thick casing, but that can cause some issues when trying to wind it up and keep it from adding to the rat nest behind one's computer. Otherwise, great product.
I listened to several brands of computer speakers, trying to find a pair that had high quality sound without breaking the bank. The Bose Companion 2 speakers really fit the bill. For just a little more cost than the other brands I listened to, I received more than twice the sound quality. The highs, lows, and midrange sound can all be heard and are nicely balanced, unlike some speakers where the bass really drops out. Definitely a great product for the price.
Bought this lens cap because of the center pinch mechanism (I have a len hood). Good quality and snap right in. Will recommend this for anyone.
I was never a big fan of this camera as it's menu system is not too easy to use when compared to my Canon PowerShots. But it's small size and underwater use made it an addition to our vacation travel kit. Unfortunately, on a recent trip to Brazil, the camera flooded for no particular reason and died underwater. Of course, as soon as it stopped working, I took it out of the water, removed the battery, and dried it out for a few days, but it did not come back to life. I really hope Canon starts making rugged underwater cameras smaller than their recently released PowerShot D10 which is a bit on the large size. I would love a waterproof SD1200-size camera!
I bought this for myNikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens, and it holds this lens comfortably with the hood reversed. It can also hold mySigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameraswith the hood on (not reversed).While the Sigma came with its own nice case, this allows me to bring my camera with the 18-200VR attached for most shots and have the 10-20 available for immediate use (and safely store the 18-200VR in the meantime.
me ayudo a conectar mi consola de playstation 3 y a ver la imagenes perfectamente, este cable hdmi llego para hacer la diferencia
On first glance uppon opening this package, I was alarmed by how small they really were. Unlike lots of headphones, these seat on the ear rather than around. They do have three speakers per side. However, due to how close the drivers are to one another being that they're so small, the 3D sound feild leaves more to be desired as far as gaming is concerned. Good sound quality at low volume, and great frequency response. Bass, as you can expect, suffers at elevated volume but is good otherwise. Having volume control on your keyboard is a blessing with these. They are durable, have a hideously long chord, and are too easy to instal. The part that rests on the top of your head however, is just semi-stiff plastic. I'll probably figure out some way to pad them better, but they can be worn for long durations out of the box.Bottom line, yes they're 3D. Yes they're cheap. They're definitly worth the money, but if your're willing to spend an extra few bucks, I'd recomend the Z-mans Theater6's, being that their front and rear speakers are way further appart. From what I hear about those, they "require" an amp to work to their full potential.
I bought this 100GB drive to replace the 30GB in my Inspiron 8600. It fit perfectly, installed in about two (2) minutes and has a faster access time. Plus the guys from Apricorn actually answer their e-mails!
I ordered this privacy screen to use at work so patients couldnt look onto the desktop and was so excited to receive it 2 days after purchase. then once i got everything out it was missing the 8 clips that hooked it to the screen. on top of that in chatting with someone from amazon, they didnt seem to care about my unhappiness and did nothing but offer to see me a return mailing label. be cautious on who you purchase from, Amazon, will stick by their customer service satisfaction only when you order from them... order from an outside or subsidiary company and they could care less if you are unsatisfied.
I bought it from Walmart,only 16 bucks,but I really got a surprise.good vioce(according to this low price) and good microphone.glad to have it!
I purchased this product based on the good reviews on Amazon's site. I installed the cartridge on the same day as I received it. The prints are fine for about 15 pages then the ink appears smearing and feathering. It lasts for another 10 pages then completely out of ink! The cost of printing 25 pages of document for seven dollars and some is way too expensive.
I use this to mirror my laptops display on to my projector and its perfect. Heavy duty. High quality. Very satisfied.
I ordered this for my work computer. It works very well if there is a lot of ambient lighting. When I first get to the office and it's still dark outside, you can see the screen from almost any angle. Once the sun is up, it is very effective. I don't like the cheap plastic stick on mounting. A frame or something more durable would be ideal.
The guy that can't get these to work then goes on to recommend Memorex as quality CD-R. Quality CD-R are Kodaks or any Taiyo Yuden (Fuji, etc.) NOT any Memorex free-after-rebate discs. That having been said, these KHypermedia's are GREAT for everyday burning. If you have a decent CD burner you will love these, especially for the price.
It seems that everybody does painstaking research before making such a big decision.I finally pulled the trigger after debating between Samsung HL-S6187W 61",DLP vs PLASMA and the Mitsu. Absolutely love it and glad I chose the larger Mitsu. Great features and awesome picture. Did not appreciate the HD picture till I got my Dish HD receiver. Also glad I chose DLP over Plasma. My large living room has lots of natural light and glare. All I can say is WOW. Last note, it seems the price fluctuates between $2100 to $2300. I got it for $2100 plus $99 shipping. I saved over $900. Love my TV, love my decision.
$860.00 for a lens HOOD? Who are they kidding? It's a tube, completely manually attached with no moving parts. It's a fancy, bottomless tin can with the Canon name on it, so people with more money than they know what to do with will be oblivious enough to pay this absurd price. For $860.00 I want a pretty nice lens, not a hood.
Got mine at Best Buy for 30 bucks, and it was a snap to put together. Not top of the line quality, but not top of the line price, either. Loaded it from top to bottom with dvd's, it holds great, and looks great, too!
I have bought over 4 different DVD player such as RCA, Sony, and Samsung all of these dvd players are okay but they all have a little something bad like a good picture or a good sound. The Initial DVD player has it all, perfect picture and awesome sound. I have had this DVD player for over a month and so far its the best DVD player ive owned. The antiskip protection is great, I was watching a movie while inside a car and we went through alot of bumps and the movie just kept playing like nothing had happened. The remote is really good for when youre hooking it up to your tv. In conclusin I really liked this DVD player and I would advice you to buy this unit, its a must have if you love watching DVD's on the road or anywhere else, its also a really good price.
This camera is great! It's really small and takes wonderful pictures. I have also tried the ELPH 2 and this camera takes better pictures. If you are looking for a stylish aps camera, the vectis 300 is the way to go.
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!
This little plastic thing does not look impressive, and is probably too expensive, but it showed me how much wrist cock is necessary. The amount of wrist totally amazed me and immediately gave me 10 yards more distance on my irons.
In addition to the incredible slowness on the handheld, the accuracy is awful. It is not just the handheld version. The laptop version suffers the same bugs. The maps are simply not calibrated right. It was often as much as 1,000 feet off. This is not only suboptimal, it's outright dangerous because it keeps distracting you by telling you that you're off-route.The only good thing about this junk is the return policy. DeLorme has a 30 day no questions asked guarantee. Of course, you're still out the tax and the cost of shipping it back.Avoid it like the plague.
Open laptop access panel, remove, replace, reboot. That's all I've ever had to do when installing ram from Crucial. Even those that don't buy Crucial sticks will oftentimes find themselves visiting their website to lookup what type of ram to buy as the advisor is excellent. What else can you say?While this doesn't necessarily speak to the ram itself, a note to those deciding whether to add memory to an older pc. If you're stuck with 512mb or 1g of ram in your system and aren't quite sure if an upgrade is worth it, it absolutely is. Few things will perk up an older system like a ram upgrade. Honestly today it's really taxing on any system to try to get by on anything less than 2 gigs of ram. Even my old garage lappie (1.6 GHz Celeron single core, XP) will show well over 1 gig in use at any given time on the ram monitor.
I had high expectations of this receiver. I am terribly disappointed.1. The sound is terrible. There is a lot of static and humming. My MP3 music sounds "muddy" even though I have adjusted the volume in my MP3 and radio trying to get a better sound.2. The frequency won't hold. I set it on 87.9 but after 2-3 minutes it drifts to 88.1 or such and I have to push the preset button to bring it back to 87.9. (I have all preset to 87.9) It continues to drift every 2-3 minutes. Very annoying!I won't try my luck with another of this type. I am going to buy a portable speaker instead.
To those who have problems with getting clear reception:If you normally set you volume control to max, try turning it down a little (or more) if your reception sounds muffled.I've tried this several times within city transmission and it helps alot with removing the muffled reception some users have reported (especially those who have purchased sets with rechargeable nicad batteries).Setting the Interference Elimator Code to '0' might aid in clearer reception. Use this if your area is not conjested with other 2 way radio users.A possible way of increasing distance might be to use channel 15 (GMRS freq 462.550Mhz). Normally lower bandwidths tend to travel further.I think the volume control and speaker interface has not been designed well for max vol transmissions. (Note that new T5620, T5720 and T5920 have sound enhacing improvements for clearer voice transmissions(maybe?), check motorola site for specs and launch dates)Reason I like this set:The 1.0 watt transmitter helps increase talking distance in built up areas as opposed to 0.5 watt frs radio sets. Price was a good deal with rebate...
This is the second one I have bought so far and it works great. Love the flat plug. It's just an outlet surge protector and it works as expected.
I searched in local stores for a privacy filter that would fit my LCD monitor at work. This search was unsuccessful so, I almost gave up on the idea of having my monitor filtered away from people leaning over my desk. I went to Amazon and found this 3M Privacy Filter PF17.0 for my 17in LCD Monitor. This was the best purchase for my office since there are no ground wires attached. Now everyone in the office is wanting a filter.
Got this card a year ago and it worked great connecting my XP Pro machine to my DV camcorder. More recently, got a Firewire drive and had some problems. Turned out I needed a patch from Microsoft, but Adaptec support is without a doubt the best free support I've used. Real dialogs with knowledgeable techs - no form letters. Works great now with both the hard drive and camera together.
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.
Buying the Sony 8mm head cleaner was a complete waste of money. It might have worked if it was like my other video head cleaners that include liquid solution along with an abrasive fabric tape to do the work. The tape in the head cleaner appeared to be no different then a standard 8mm tape, and thus did absolutely nothing in cleaning my video camera heads. I repeated the process several times, with no better results. I would not buy this product again.
only ABC and NBC channels works fine, all other channels comes and goes away. Not working always..One day it got completely stuck, couldnt able to change the channel and was turning off automatically after 2 mins, once i unplugged it, then tv came back to normal position.
I really like the Iomega Mixx. It's so easy to operate; you just drag and drop files or folders into it, and then the controls on the player are a snap to use. The LCD has lots of info on it; really nice for such a small unit. The equalizer makes the sound nice and full, and it has lots of power to push a nice pair of headphones; these are a definite upgrade on any portable. I bought the AKG K-26P headphones- excellent. Speaking of power, Thomas Distributing has a nice site with NiMH rechargables. The Maha MH-C401FS is a great charger; get the highest power AAA available. I like the Kodak ones. The battery life is short, but if you have some charged, you just switch them out, and it's not an issue. I highly recommed this player.
i bought this for my canon powershot 630 and it works perfectly. When I take videos its transfers quickly to the camera. Other cheap SD cards would take around 30 secs. Not this baby...it only takes around 3 secs. Its fast and does what its suppose to do.
I have these 6.5 front speakers in my old civic along with the Boss 6x9 as my rear speakers. They both put out loud and thumping bass with good mids and highs. If you could afford Pioneer or other higher end ones, go for that instead. But if your pocket book is tight and you need just "something decent" in your car, than I highly recommend Boss audio speakers! They put out some impressive bass with good mids and highs. Just make sure the 6x9 speakers in the rear are sealed correctly as to using the car's trunk as the enclosure.
I'm very happy my this headphones. The noise canceling is really great and the sound quality is more than good. There in nothing to envy to the famous Bose headphones that cost more than 3 times more...
The Canon EOS Rebel XTi is very versitile in the settings that can be used both for the first time digital SLR user or the experienced user. This camera will function with all of the newer Canon EF AF lenses as well as all of the older EOS AF lenses. The processor is fast and allows for multiple shots. The camera works well in low light situations, and fast action shots. Battery power is good for about 450 shots. Great features at a reasonable price point.
will be good until... you burn out the drum, which costs more to replace than buy a whole new printer!The warranty for 1 year does not cover the drum!!!If you do alot of printing you do not want this printer.
I ordered this and received it the NEXT DAY. I did not pay for expedited shipping. The 3M projector is a great value. I recommend the projector and the seller.
I have had this drive now for 4 years and I still use it in a daily basis.If you need a reliable data transport system this is the best there is.There are imitations out there and junk that will fail you when you need the data but, not this one.Kingston is a reliable manufacturer. This drive is the best.
I was indeed positively surprised by the quality and the power of the sound produced.However, after 1.5 year of use, the sounds is completely distorted. So durability has been a problem with those speakers. I now need to replace them and I am not sure I will buy the same brand.
The Navigon7100 is incredible. I moved from Chicago to NC and using the Navigon has not only helped me get around my new city but has helped me to learn the whole area. The system is very easy to set up, the graphics are bright and easy to view, and I can use it in any vehicle I am travelling in. I am not very technological but, the Navigon is easy to set up and use. I would recommend this product to anyone interested in a navigational system, especially those who are new to the technology!
I have had nothing but good things to say about this product. The ring which was suppose to stick to the dash, didn't stick, but I have had great use of this item.
I found my mp210 in the trash. It won't load the gosh darn paper. But the scanner works! Thanks Canon for making a product destined for the dumpster. I have a decent scanner now and it didn't cost me a dime.
Got mine from Woot and received it today. Heard my Blackberry go off with a message from FedEx. Said the package was here. Opened the front door and lo! There it was. The 200 shot Red Ryder BB gun with built in compass and sundial. No wait, I mean the camera. Looked down the street in time to see the FedEx truck turn the corner. Talk about real-time updates.Brought the package in. It was below freezing outside. Convinced myself to let the package get warmer before opening. Decided after 30 seconds it was warm enough. The camera came in a neat retail box. Everything inside was packaged nicely. Popped in some old rechargables into the camera. Popped the included alkaline batts into my shaver. Perfect. Put in a 2Gb chip and tried to format it. Camera says "format failure". Tried another chip. That one worked. No worries. Took a few test shots.Indoor pics taken with flash on worked very well. The flash is *bright*. Flash recharge time is about 3-4 seconds. During that time, the screen goes dark and you can't do anything with it. Pictures taken indoors without flash generally turned out well, but a steady hand (or nearby wall to lean against) helps a lot. My old Sony DSC-P92 (5Mpix) did better under similar conditions, tending to choose faster shutter speeds so shake is less of a problem.With a 2gig chip, the camera reports space for 370+ pictures at the 10 Mpix superfine setting, or 1h 20 min of video at 720x640 @ 30 fps. 2 gig probably works fine under most circumstances. Still, I'd go for the biggest chip I can afford. if you're going on a vacation its nice not to have to worry about running out of memory. I took 500+ pics at 5Mpix when I spent 5 days in Hawaii.Took it to the park. Pictures outdoors are pretty good. I found the shot-to-shot time a little long when trying to follow the antics of a vigorous subject (read: 2 yr old Aussie Shepard. Tends to move much faster than your average subject. Your mileage may vary).As a definite and unexpected bonus, I also found this to be a reasonably good video camera. At 720 x 480 @ 30 fps, the video tends towards DV quality. Media Player Classic (part of the K-lite codec pack) says that the video codec is XVID 720x480 30.00fps 1771Kbps, while audio is MS ADPCM 22050Hz mono 88Kbps [Audio 1]. Motion artifacts during a fast pan are noticable if you look for it, but otherwise the image is sharp at native resolution. With almost 100 mins of video recording capability, Samsung is at least within sight of that Holy Grail of digital media devices: good quality still pictures and video in one compact package.Audio was a little soft. It also cuts off when zooming, presumably so you don't hear the zoom and AF motors humming. When taking video, AF has difficulty catching up during a zoom. The image goes out of focus during the zoom, then comes back into focus when zoom stops.Transferring images was easy. Windows XP (Vista? Ha!) recognized it as a mass storage device without having to install any drivers. The included cable connects to the camera with something even smaller than a miniUSB plug. The connection was uncomfortably tight. It takes some carefully controlled tugging to pull it out from the camera after transferring pictures. The rubber plug covering the USB port is also little too close and interferes when you try to plug the cable in.Battery life was decent. I used a pair of 3-year old Duracells rated at 2000mAh. The last time I charged it was 2 weeks ago. It lasted me all afternoon, or about 275 Mb of data, or 78 stills and about 5 mins of video total. It died sometime this evening when I was going through the results. Really people, that's pretty decent batt life.Something nobody seems to have mentioned: Be careful when opening or closing the battery door. It's held closed by a grey plastic tongue (door part) through a square loop of black plastic or metal (hard to tell). If you break this, you can't close the door, the batteries lose contact, and the camera becomes unusable.Many reviews have panned the image noise level. You do get noise if you zoom all the way in. However, almost all picture viewing is done either on a display screen or printed out on photo paper. At max res, it works out to about 300 dpi when printing a letter sized picture. dpi goes even higher for smaller prints. Pixel level noise can be difficult to see at this resolution, assuming they even remain as discrete dots on an inkjet.The average screen does not display all 10 Mpix at native resolution. If you have a halfway decent image viewer, the image is nicely interpolated and scaled to fit the screen. The result becomes spectactular, since the scaled image is effectively supersampled from the original.Overall, this camera is great for taking casual snaps and videos. It's compact enough that I can take it with me anywhere. I especially like the fact that I can get both decent quality video and stills on one device. Neither are of record breaking quality, but the convenience factor means I'm more likely to bring this than two separate devices. Plus, you can't beat the feature set for a hundred and twenty bucks (Woot). I think was worth what I paid for it.It's been a week since getting this, and I've found out a few more things about this camera. There has been many conflicting comments about battery life on this camera, so I decided to do a test. I bought a set of brand Energizer rechargables rated at 2500 mAh. I charged them for 5 hours on a Duracell Rechargable-Accu 4-channel charger (i.e. full charge). Next, I put two batteries into the camera with an empty chip, then pointed it out the window at a street scene and set the camera to record video.After 1 hour 20 mins, the chip was full and recording stopped. The battery indicator was still full. I deleted the file, then started another video recording. 1 hour 55 mins into the process, I looked at the viewfinder and the battery indicator had turned red. Almost exactly 2 hours later, the camera shutdown due to low battery. Note that this was a controlled shutdown (i.e. lens retracted etc).So it would appear that with decent rechargable batteries, runtime exceeds the chip's recording capacity. Running full out capturing video with the LCD display on all the time, I got a total of 2 hours on a set of brand new batteries. After turning the camera off and immediately turning it back on again, the battery indicator went up by a bar. I would expect you can probably get more with normal usage patterns.
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!
glad amazon is out there, because you can't find items like this in stores anymore.
I'm not an audiophile, I'm a musician.I'm listening to Donald Fagen's latest CD 'Morph The Cat' converted to 192k mp3 and I must say it's very good indeed. Mind you I've been use to listening through a very cheap Creative Labs 5.1 system which is very nasty.Expensive but loud and great quality. I'm not a hi-fi snob and am comfortable using this as my main hifi.Heard the Bose system but prefer this.
this lense is great. its an inexpensive way to experiment with fisheye and Macro photography. It was shipped very fast, and everything i needed to attatch it to my pentax ZX-M was in the kit. overall i was pleased with the product
It's a pretty simple system that does just what it says. The channels in which the wires sit are adequate for maybe 3 to 5 wires, depending on what type they are, and seem fairly durable. The elbow connectors seems less durable and like they maybe liable to pop off if place somewhere where they may get bumped (not a problem for me). My primary complaint is that the assortment of connectors may be insufficient for many applications if you're trying to navigate around a series of corners. I wasn't able to take the path I preferred on account of the limited connector options (I could have used more of one type of connector and none of the others). But I knew what I was getting when I ordered it.And a suggestion re: the adhesive backing: Some reviewers have claimed that it is very difficult to remove should you ever desire to do so. I can see how this would be the case. The peel-and-stick adhesive certainly looks as if it's intended to be permanent, which is probably a good thing. Since I may want to remove my Wiremold in a few years and don't relish the idea of scraping several feet of adhesive off my wall, I opted to score the adhesive a couple times every foot or two, so that I could remove only a one- or two-inch piece of the backing. Most wires aren't that heavy, and a four foot run of this probably doesn't need four feet of adhesive to support it (especially when it's placed vertically). So only exposing an inch or two of adhesive every foot or two will hopefully save me trouble down the road and should be plenty secure in the meantime.
This is a good Travel kit at a resonably cost. Has everything you need to get on the road including a rechargable battery.
I bought this camera as an upgrade from a 4 year old PowerShot S45. This thing couldn't be better for my needs- it's lightweight and takes higher quality pictures than my amateur self could ever need. It took me ten minutes to get this out of the box, insert the batteries and memory cards, take a few shots, and upload the pictures to my computer. Couldn't be more intuitive.
I use these at the gym or at home for my mp3's. They seem to be fine except for a couple of minor things. 1. The ear bud wires are not the same length. One is short and one is long. I prefer the ear buds which are the same length. The other small irritation is that the rubber tips don't seems to fit my ears very well. I've tried the other tips, but for my ears, it's not a good fit.They do seem to have nice sound for $25.
I have had my Kodak Easyshare for years. I used to get 120 pages and ink to last for about $25. Now I get 40 pages and ink runs out way before 40 pages and it cost an arm and a leg!
Like everyone else, I purchased this to connect my old Panasonic mini-DV camcorder to new iMac. The quality looks good and iMovie recognized my camcorder straight away. Matching color with iMac is another plus.
This antenna did not work at all for me. I tried it in two locations, at my apartment in the city, and my parents' place in the suburbs. I picked up a total of 0 channels in both locations. Waste of $10.
This is an amazing little device. I been using it for 2+ months now and love it. i don't know how I ever got along without it!
If you are looking for an easy to understand and operate camera, this is one. And pictures and video quality is very good in all modes. But follow the manual.
The sound and volume from this system is amazing. I loved it!! The problem is it overheated after 45 minutes at 80% volume and the power supply fried.Creative Labs is not offering any warranty coverage for me because I live in the Virgin Islands.The power supply needs to be made external in order to disipate the huge amount of heat created by the power supply.I am still trying to get resolution with them and if I do, I will happily give the system high marks. Like I said, when it worked, it worked well.
This router gets a thumbs up for me. I've been using it for the past year in my apartment building. I get decent signal strength all the way up to the fourth floor from my apartment on the second, and all the way down the hall in either direction. Every once in a while I have to reboot the device, but it was extremely easy to set up, and has all the features that a home user would need.
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.
The V-MODA ear buds are some of the best I've listened to for about $25.The sound quality is excellent and the storage holder makes keeping the line tangle free helpful. Having three different ear cushions helps find the perfect fit for each individual.
When I configured the first unit, it froze when disabled WEP on 802.11a. After waiting almost an hour for support, I was told to reset it (I already had), and then return it since the &quot;diag&quot; light still lit.When I disabled WEP on the replacement unit, it froze just the the previous one had. My email to support described the status of the indicators, and that I had already tried to reset it. Supports reply was for a different product, asked me to try to reset it, and asked for the status of the indicators. Not at all helpfull.Since I knew the exact steps I went through that caused the second unit to freeze, I asked that support try the steps I went through to determine if they had a firmware problem. They asked me to take my laptop back to the store I bought the AP from, and see if I can't get my laptop to work there. No mention of my broken access point.I highly recommend that you do not purchase this unit.
After unboxing it, I had to put it in boiling water for a few minutes to get it to uncurl. After doing so, it has stayed flat and sticks well to the floor, even without using the included tape.
SKIP IPOD if you are a PC user! The Zen Vision M is so much more PC compatible. Additionally, its cheaper, and much more customizable. Also the video quality is as good if not better than the Ipod. Plus you won't have to be like everyone else with an Ipod, you'll have your own thing going. I can't count the number of times people have gone "whoa! what is that device?" and then after I showed them the video quality and the customizable wallpaper and such they went "wow thats cool!"and the Zen vision M is really easy to use even if you have all your songs on itunes, you can either encode them through windows media player or easily use the cd that came with the zen.Seriously consider the Zen before you go out and waste money on an ipod
I picked up this "B" router since after rebates, it was almost free, and i had no need for higher-speed wireless since it is mainly for internet. It has worked well for about 2 months, and I've had no problems with it. I have a Windows2000 Pro computer hooked up via 10/100, and a Dell laptop running WindowsXP Home that connects wirelessly. My internet is a DSL connection.For me, the product worked well out of the box. Setup was plug-and-play, and everybody recognized everything. I setup 128-bit WEP encryption, and turned off the SSID broadcast for security with no fuss probably in about 5-minutes. I also restricted acces to specific MAC addresses (namely my laptop). It offers NAT and a firewall (seemingly effective, as dslreports.com could not get any response in their security test). There are some parental controls (denying or allowing certain websites) which i have not used. The router is also physically very small.Why should you choose a "B" router over a "G" or "Super-G" router? Well... The "B" router runs at a max of 11Mbps, and the "G" runs at a max of 54Mbps, and the "Super-G" routers run at a max of 108Mbps. Most internet connections (cable/DSL) run no more than 1.5Mbps (or in rare cases 3Mbps or 5Mbps), so if you are just browsing the web, you dont need anything more than a "B" router. "G" is for the folks who frequently transfer files across their wireless network to other computers and dont mind paying a few extra $$$ for it. "Super-G" is the fastest and most expensive (by far), and you need a "Super-G" router as well as an adapter of the *same* brand, otherwise, it drops back down to "G" speeds.For those with intermittent connection issues: If you are running WindowsXP with Service Pack 2, don't use the included Netgear software to control the wireless connection (this applies to any other brand as well). In the Wireless Network Connection properties, select the option to "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings".
Bought this about 3 years ago and still have had no problems. The integrated loop for a keyring is a very useful feature. I keep this on my key ring and am constantly throwing my keys on my desk and other places.
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.
German craftmanship with precision. A little bit more expensive than the knock down rings at eBay, but definitely worth it.
The 580EX II was Canon's flagship until Canon introduced the new Speedlite 600EX-RT on March 2, 2012. The 600EX-RT has some important improvements such as a 2-way radio communication with the slaves and the number of groups it can control has been expanded from 3 to 5. Improvements on recycling rate and power, however, are only marginal compared to the 580EX II. Since 600EX-RT is considerably more expensive, the 580EX II is still well worth considering.Features--------- E-TTL Metering SystemE-TTL (Evaluative Through-The-Lens) metering system automatically sets the power level on the flash by firing a pre-flash before firing the actual flash. The camera uses the pre-flash, which is a pre-determined amount of light, and the light returned from the pre-flash to calculate the precise amount of light needed, and correspondingly, the amount of power the flash needs to output, to properly expose your subject.On a high shutter speed (e.g. 1/200th of a second), the pre-flash happens so fast that it is totally imperceptible. However, if you slow down your shutter speed to say, 1 second, you will be able to see the pre-flash, followed by the actual flash a second later.- Fast Recycling RateThe flash, set at 1/8th power, is able to keep up with my Canon XSi/450D in continuous shoot mode (3.5 FPS). The recycling rate of the flash is thus 0.28 second or less at 1/8th power. At 1/4 power, the flash has a recycling rate of about 1/2 second. At 1/2 power, the recycling rate is just over a second. At full power, the recycling rate is just over 3 seconds.Note: I used 4 AA Duracell rechargeable batteries rated 1.2V (2450 mAH). An external battery power pack with a higher voltage will yield shorter recycling times (since Vc = Vs (1 - e^[-t/RC]) where Vc = voltage of the capacitor, Vs is the source voltage, t is the time in seconds, and RC is the time constant (product of resistance R in ohms and capacitance C in farads), and e = 2.71828, it follows that the higher the source voltage (in this case 4 AA batteries, or an external battery pack), the shorter the charge time).- AF-Assist (AutoFocus-Assist) Beam For Fast Focusing in Lowlight ConditionsIn low light conditions, the red AF-Assist Beam on the flash helps the lens focus a lot faster than the camera's built-in mechanism, which performs the same function by firing a rapid succession of pre-flashes. The AF-Assist Beam coupled with lenses that have a USM drive make for near-instantaneous focusing in lowlight conditions (the AF-Assist Beam eliminates the need for the lens to go through a focusing hunt).You might be debating whether to get the 580EX II vs. the 430EX, or even the recently released 600EX-RT. Here's a quick comparison:* 580EX II vs. 430EX *- Power: The 580EX II has a reach of 190 ft vs. 141 ft on the 430EX.- External Battery Pack: The 580EX II has support for an external battery packCP-E4whereas the 430EX II does not.- Rotatability: Flash head on the 580EX II can be rotated 180 degrees to the left or right whereas the flash head on the 430EX can only be rotated 90 degrees.- Master Mode: The 580EX II can be used as a master to wirelessly control the 430EX slave flashes. The 430EX cannot be used as a master.* 580EX II vs.600EX-RT*- LCD Screen: The 600EX-RT has a dot-matrix LCD screen vs. a segment LCD screen on the 580EX II.- Master Mode: 2-way radio (600EX-RT) vs. 1-way radio (500EX II). The 2-way radio on the 600EX-RT takes the guesswork out of knowing when the slaves are ready to fire (since now the slaves can communicate with the master).- Flash Coverage: The 600EX-RT covers a wide range, from 20-200mm vs. 24-105mm on the 580EX II (wide angle zoom on both flashes are 14mm with the wide angle diffuser panel). The maximum guide number on the 600EX-RT at 200mm is 60 vs. 58 on the 580EX II at 105mm. (Based on the guide number, the 600EX-RT is only marginally more powerful than the 580EX II, which makes me wonder if the 200mm specification is inflated.)- Recycling Times: The 600EX-RT boasts slightly faster recycling times.- Groups: The 600EX-RT can control 5 groups of slaves with 3 slaves in each group (for a total of 15 flashes) vs. 3 groups of slaves on the 580EX II.An Aside: Off-Camera Flash PhotographyHaving invested a sizable amount of money on a flash, the next progression into flash photography is off-camera flash. The advantage of an external flash over the built-in popup flash is you can direct the angle of light that comes from the flash. On-camera flashes can only illuminate your subject from the front. For professional results, the flash should taken off the camera and positioned to illuminate you subject from the side. To trigger an off-camera 580EX II AND maintain full TTL functionality, you will need a radio trigger such as (1)PocketWizard Flex(sold as a transmitter or transceiver), (2)RadioPopper, and (3)Pixel King.---There you have it. The 580EX II is a powerful flash with a fast recycling rate. With the introduction of the 600EX-RT, prices for the 580EX II have come down. If you're willing to forego the extra functionality of the 600EX-RT, now may be a good time to get the 580EX II.
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!
Bought a used item, but it appears to be fine. Using it with Klipsch WB-14 bookshelf speakers to play HD radio, XM Radio, and my iPods. Sounds good to me, pretty simple to use and very convenient.
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.
I am not a major audiophile. But I do like to hear good, clean sound from my speakers. Like many people I have iTunes on my PC and a library of songs to go along with it. For years I have used iTunes to copy my music onto an iPod and then play it at my workstation via that iPod. It finally dawned on me that my PC *should* be able to play the music just as well! The problem: My PC speakers were...well...not very good.I did a search and found these relatively inexpensive Bose PC speakers. Like most people, I was skeptical. Bose is excellent...and expensive. How could they offer decent speakers at a low price? But..I decided to take the chance and bought them.Wow, I could NOT be happier! These speaker ROCK like nothing I have ever had connected to this PC! I am listening to the album "Invincible" (by Two Steps from Hell) on my PC via iTunes right now and am flat out blown away.I would recommend these speakers without hesitation to anyone wanting good sound from their PC!
one of the best hp printers i've owned. the ink lasts for a long time(approx 4 months on about 300 pgs/mnth). Highly recommended!
I really liked the Boxwave stylus when I first got it. Unfortunately, the tip wore out after about two months. When I inquired about replacement tips, the Customer Service folks at Boxwave suggested that I just buy a new stylus, at a cost of about $25.00, since they don't offer replacements.Save your money and buy a Targus, which costs about half as much and lasts much longer.The only reason I give it one star is that no stars is not an option.
Just like the one that came with my GPS unit. Love the ball design, you can move it easily and it stays where you move it to. Suction cup works very well. It did fall off once just after I attached to the window, but it must have been my fault because it has never happened again. Do not leave it attached to the window for long periods of time, especially in the summer months; rubber may stick to the window and once you pry it off it will never be the same.
This charger is inexpensive, and so far works like a charm (we've had it 15 hours). It feels a little light as if it's made with inferior materials, (it probably is) but so far so good.
I normally like to be an early adopter but I am glad I waited since I have seen absolutely NONE of the issues mentioned for this camera. I have went as far as trying to make the problems occur and cannot do it. I suggest to most people that they get an attachable flash that has 360 degree pivot ability so as to bounce light where you really want it since the on-board flash is a bit too strong for any real close shots.As a professional photographer, I love this camera!!
The price of these discs is pretty cheap over all and the quality definitely on the good to great side.The only issue is that if you are purchasing these in order to have movies that are playable on your stand alone DVD player, I can't stress enough that you CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF YOUR DVD PLAYER to see if it is dual layer (+ or -) capable. The player I had was +/- R capable, but not DL (dual layer) and refused to play the discs. Purchasing the Oppo 971 player eliminated this playback issue.If you are looking for more storage for data, you almost can't go wrong as all the data of put on these discs seems to be reliable. As with all burnable media, how long they actually retain the data is an area of debate.
It's a replacement batter for my Panasonic Cordless Telephone. It works so far but it takes time to check the durability of the battery.
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!
u mite break the charger by pulling the unit from ur phone. the little tabs on the sides r supposed to b pressed in so the charger can release. they broke. cheap crap. the charger does work to charge ur iphone, but otherwise poor product
These headphones are awesome! I just hope they don't break in a month or two, like some 1 star reviews say.. and the bass is, a little bit high, but good thing the iphone has "decrease bass" and its PERFECT! the highs lows and mids are all good. VERY COMFORTABLE. So far, I love them! Best in ear headphones I've ever listened to.
I just got this last night and it made a huge difference in my gaming and video editing. I was using a 256mb ATI X700 Pro which in its day (2004-5) was a decent card. But eventually games started to get more advanced and I figured I would upgrade but I didn't want to spend over 100 bucks because I am just a casual gamer. So I bought the GeForce 8500GT and it rocks, my desktop looks so much better, colors are more vivid, the games I do play now can be played at MAX or medium settings, with the X700 most of my newer games was at the low end range. Installation was easy, I took my old card out, put the new card in, turned it on, loaded drivers, rebooted, presto, instant graphical betterment! I recommend this card to any casual gamer or to someone with an older system from 3 or more years ago. Its a solid card and the price is perfect for casual gamers like me.
First off, these headphones sound amazing. I'm just using my mobo's on-board sound driver, and they still sound great. I'm finding new stuff in CDs I've loved for years, now (particularly Tool's AEnima).I just have one small quibble. While the bass sounds great most of the time, it's pretty weak during bass-drops in heavy death metal/hardcore music. It's as though the headphones push down the volume for really low frequencies. Somewhat of a let-down. I tried adjusting my EQ, but to no avail.
Got everything I wanted in a moderately priced binoculars. My dog ate the last pair so I'm not willing to invest big bucks in a new pair. I tried a few pair that came in plastic at the sporting goods store but they just did not cut it. I would recommend these to anyone looking for similar priced binocs.
I bought this Weaher radio after hours and hours of trying to find one that had a price that I could afford and the options (S.A.M.E.) that I wanted. I have to say that this radio has worked flawlessly. I went to the NOAA's website to get my county code, programmed it in and now I get nothing but alerts for the county I live in thanks to the S.A.M.E. technology. The NWS runs a Emergency Alert system test on it every Wednesday at 2:00pm in my area which lets me know that they are alive. It does take some playing around with to figure some things out, but nothing too complicated. This is a great weather radio and I highly recommend it.
There are some reviews saying this do not fit securely. Mine fits just fine. There is a top side that needs to be on top. Nice addition to my Canon flash.
We were quite satisfied with the Bushnell 20x50's. For the price they have been as good or better than expected. At highest power the clarity may not be what you would find in more expensive models but certainly good enough for hunting-hiking as we do.
The cheapie 500 mm Maksutov/cassegrain lenses have been around for decades made by various optical companies. Mostly, they're not very good; mine has been buried in my "useless gadgets" bin for years. I doubt this one is any better.But I am puzzled that the owners of D50 and D70 cameras would expect to be able to adjust the aperture of such a lens. THERE IS NO APERTURE DIAPHRAGM on a mirror lens. It is always wide open. There's little point to complaining about something that is inherent in the lens type; if you can't accept it, don't buy it. I'm surprised that the owners didn't complain that their meters didn't work, since the lens is not advertised as an autofocus unit.
As with the other posters, I have little good to say about my experience with this device.I spent way too many hours trying to set this thing up. To no avail.How badly does the ME101 suck? Let me count the ways:1) The instructions are terrible - and in my case they were plain wrong. I spent way too much time trying to access the bridge via the web console only to later discover that the enclosed instructions were OUTDATED. Sure enough, there on the Netgear site was an updated version of the user guide with a completely different set of information (specifically the defaul IP address was different). Gee, thanks Netgear.2) I bought this device because I already have a Netgear wireless router. You'd like to think that they'd make the devices easy to use out of the box given the same make. Of course not -- the stupid IP address doesn't even conform to the standard Netgear router IP. Not a big deal, but it's little details like this that are so annoying.3) Netgear's tech support. AWOL. The first night I tried to call these guys I got the phone tree of death. Had to go through 5-6 levels of menu to get to the right queue. By the time I did, I got a message saying my call is important to them, blah blah blah, followed by a prompt that indicated a 30 minute waiting period. 30 minutes later after Vivaldi's Four Seasons, I hear a ring. Yes - help is on the way! Only to hear my line be disconnected. I call back - now the voice says 40 minutes. I try again an hour later -- now we're at 80 minutes.4) Second night of Netgear tech support I call back. After another 30 minute wait, the tech tells me I'm in teh wrong queue. Before I can respond, he transfers me - ring followed by nothing (I'm cut off AGAIN). So now I'm mad. I call back yet again (glutton for punishment). After another interminable wait I get a live human. From the start he tells me that since I have a Mac I can't use the ME101, I need an ME102 OR, get this, I need to configure the ME101 with a Windows machine and THEN use it with my Mac. He then insists that I need "drivers" for the device which arent' compatible with the Mac and when I press him on why this information is not present in any of the user guide materials, he patronizingly tells me "you wouldn't understand". In any event, a short argument ensues in which I ask the tech if he's ever read the manual they've packaged with the unit, because everything he's tell me is constradicting the friggin manual. After hanging up on the guy, I later manage to access the web console which only furthers my assertion that Netgear tech support folk are morons (turns out I had to reset to the factory settings b/c for some reason the thing wasn't even set to the factory defaults to begin with!!!)5) The range - the range on this thing stinks. I had it literally NEXT to the router and the signal strength was at 50%. 15 feet away? Nada...nothing. On top of that the unit couldn't even keep a consistent connection and kept dropping out.In any event, I bought a Linksys WET11 to boost my flagging spirit (and for the need to convince myself that I wasn't a moron). As with the other reviewer, the Linksys was easily configured, worked almost immediately and had great range.Let me end by saying I was in the local Fry's yesterday and noticed they had a bunch of ME101 boxes on display. On closer inspection I noticed that almost ALL of the boxes had been previously opened and then returned. A couple of them clearly had been returned not once, but MULTIPLE TIMES. All this tells me that I'm not the only that has had problems with this piece o' garbaggio.In the future, I'm sticking with Linksys. Forget Netgear. Save the tylenol for a better headache.
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.
I purchased these earbuds in Ausust and so far they have been excellent. As stated in other reviews they do require "burning in" Out of the plastic (I guess nobody uses boxes anymore.)the bass was overpowering the mid range, but after playing them for 8-10 hours that went away. Now I find that the bass is excellent.the Highs come through very crisp and clean. The mid range is slightly mellow, which I find suites the types of music I like. Others may like a sharper sound. You do hear things in the music you didn't hear before.I have had no issues with the earbuds not working, (I hope it stays that way). I am no expert but to me they sound great.
Fringe, Sminge...you are going to get great shots with this camera! I read about the purple fringe issue before buying mine but felt safe trying it thanks to amazon.com's generous return policy. It is now 2 months later and I wouldn't consider giving up my F828.It is true there is purple fringing in high contrast situations (like bright sun shining between small branches in a tree). In most cases this is only visible when you magnify the image many times on your PC monitor. It is apparent in less than 10% of my photos and I have never needed to correct for it when printing. I had one instance where it was visible at full size and corrected it easily in my photo editing program - took about 60 seconds. This is much easier to fix than lens flaring, image softness or the exposure problems you can find in many digital cameras. Of course, I would rather the camera be perfect but I've been around photo equipment for decades (35mm, medium format, digital) and trust me - there will always be something.The F828 is a delight to use, combines a great lens and body into a well built, reasonably compact package. It has excellent battery life (a huge problem for some digitals) and delivers great image quality. I think you will be amazed at the detail you will see. You can set it to automatic or use a host of manual features - all of which are easily accessible. I can't tell you how handy the 828's swivel lens/body is. My first digital camera had it (Nikon 990) and I considered it a must-have feature for its replacement.Do you need an all-in-one solution i.e. camera and lens together? Are you looking for vastly improved image quality over say a 3-4 megapixal digital? Do you need it now? If YES, get the Sony - you won't find a better choice. If no, you might wait a bit and look at the other 8 megapixal cameras that will be rolling out over the next few months (I've already seen a few but none beat the overall quality of the 828). If you don't care about physical size, then one of the new digital SLRs from Nikon or Canon might be a good choice - but remember you have to buy the body and lens separately, they are more expensive, and you've got to haul all that stuff around with you - I take my camera on business trips and just don't have the room.Bottom line, don't let all this geek talk scare you. You might take a thousand pictures before seeing the purple stuff. If you do encounter it, correcting the image is easy. ENJOY!!
I bought a set of these V Moda ear buds as a gift in April. By June, one ear was not working. Thought maybe this was a fluke, but subsequently bought another set for someone else as a gift in June, and now by July, the same thing has happened. As I bought both sets from Amazon, am unsure about warranty situation. Will suggest these to anyone.
It came on time, but it is a very heavy unit.Definitely you need a tripod stand capable of holding a binocular of some 5 pounds.I put it on a tripod stand, aimed at a marquee some quarter of a mile away, andI could NOT see many details.Since I cannot use it, for what I bought for,I called the seller and asked for a RETURN LABEL.He said that I have to pay for returning it.The POST OFFICE would charge me some US $20.00 to return it.From now on, any time I buy items from a store or on the NET,I will ask about their return policy, and if any, who pays for shipping it back.I decided to keep it for the looks of it.
This a a really great printer for our office.It is a little load when it is printing but the quality over shadows the noise.Wireless connection to the printer wa pretty easy. We have 4 offices that print to it with out any problem.It holds a good amount of paper and the duplexor has been great to use as well.Color pages are great as long as you are not trying to print photos on photo paper. It doesn't do so great in that department.Fast and reliable is what we were looking for and that is what we got.
This was my first DVD player purchase. I had the whole thing up and running in 15 minutes. It was extremely easy to install and set up. I am very pleased with my purchase.
I love the way they have the wide view. It comes in handy so you don't have to move the binoculars as much. They have great in between range focusing as well. very easy and simple to use. a great buy.
I bought this TV for myself, and I am extremely pleased with it. The picture is great with cable, and even better with DVDs. I love it, however, I bought mine for $50 less at BJ's wholesale club.
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.
Bought two of amazon one lasted five years , while other lasted a year and a half. On my third one I like the buttons , overall you can't beat the price. If you looking for calibrating software it comes included with joystick or you can just use windows control panel and use game controller , properties, test,settings then calibrate. Then your finished. It takes awhile to get use too. Overall happy with.
Clearly if you want something great, you're going to need to spend a lot or pay close attention to deals online. I got these becuase I had a previous pair of V-Moda Bass and they worked great in the gym - but they cracked in my gym bag after 2 years. These are better from every perspective - sound better and are made better. I also like the small leather pouch that comes with them. After 3 months - zero complaints. I paid $26.99 for them and they were easily worth it. Very happy.
I purchased these headphones to use in my home recording studio and for use with everyday applications. The first thing that I noticed was the amount of bass that these headphones output. To me this was a plus, but if you are not a fan of heavy bass than I suggest looking at a different pair of headphones. Sound quality is very good overall. My one complaint would be the slight discomfort that results from wearing these headphones for more than half an hour at a time. This is caused by the headphones squeezing my ears which makes them sore and red after prolonged listening. Other than that, I would highly recommend these headphones for home or studio use.
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!!
it does what it's suppose to do. very simple and easy to install. just plug and go. the hard part is getting the factory radio out.
The adapter comes in 2 versions with Prism or Realtek chipset (mine has the Prism). It works in Linux with ndiswrapper v1.12, however:1. WAP/WEP encryptions are not supported.2. if the PC is also connected via ethernet to the router, the adapter cannot get an IP lease.3. it crashes the system if unplugged.Other than that, I had no other problems or noticed any random disconnections. Given the sorry state of wifi support for Linux I can't complain too much.
I am very pleased with the Garmin StreetPilot i3 Vehicle Navigation GPS System. I spent a lot of time reading reviews and product descriptions and decided to try this unit even though at the time no reviews were available. I liked the small size and the simple way the user interface was laid out with just a scroll wheel and one button.This GPS is very easy to use and has worked seamlessly for me. I am moving from NJ to Ohio and I was able to load all of the states from NJ & NY to Indiana and more with the memory that came with the unit. I have used it in NJ and Ohio and it works very well in both places. In Ohio I did not know where anything was and it helped me to find various points of interest which was a plus. This include items like the National Rentals return location for rental cars as opposed to the pick up location for rental cars at the Cleveland Airport. The recalculate feature is great and automatic once you drive past a turn. I would highly recommend this GPS for anyone who does not want to spend $400 to $1000 on the others out there. It travels well in a laptop bag and does not block vision on the windshield. The text to speech feature found on other GPS units is nice but not worth the additional money required on units that have it. The size also makes it perfect for smaller cars. I also searched for the best price and found that Amazon had the best with free shipping.It has a map feature that allows you to drive with just that on and it makes it easy to see streets before you actually get to them. This is especially helpful at night and in areas that you are unfamiliar. It has a memory that remembers recent trips so you can easily access them without entering all the information again. The "My Favorites" feature is nice too for storing popular places.I have seen other GPS units and have looked at the more expensive Garmin GPS units that have received high ratings. But for my money you can't beat this small, easy to use, device.
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.
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!
I was a little concerned with some of the negative reviews some people have had on this product, but I have been very pleased - no issues. My set up is slightly different since my desktop computer has a HD connector and my desktop has a SVGA. I ended up not connecting the desktop monitor to the KVM - it goes directly to the monitor. I then push a button on the monitor when I want to switch monitors. My monitor has a SVGA input which I connect the KVM into. Therefore when I want to switch from laptop to desktop, I hit the scroll lock twice and the input button on the monitor and the switching works great.
This was ordered for a Christmas present for my Dad. We live in the country and he wanted one to watch the animals that come in the yard. Thanks to another review that someone else left I knew it was just what we wanted.
A lot better than I expected ... nothing new here -- the business tips aren't anything unique from what you'd get in any other business/life management book, but Bill has an engaging voice, his story is more often than not inspiring, and the chapter summations at the end of each chapter provide adequate food for thought. A quick read, which is more than you can say for most business titles...
I love this phone, a very good friend gave this to me as a Christmas present. I have a computer repair shop and having hands free while fixing computers is a MUST!. My life is saved with this phone. Not more neck cramps, no more dropping the receiver, no more putting down the receiver to look up information. It is comfortable to wear, very lightweight... I almost forget I'm wearing it. I walk around my shop and yards away with excellent reception. My friend is now buying one for himself. Thank you
Good quality and correct length. CAT 6 cable with jacks on each end as advertised. Nothing spectacular about them but they work.
For all of you supposed "reviewers" who claim to have experienced the wonders and joy of owning this cable:If you look at Amazon's sales rank for this fine product, it is apparent that few, if any, of you have actually purchased this cable. Rather than being the popular product you claim it to be, it is even being out-sold by the Brown Zune. Your reviews are obviously based on conjecture and not on real-world evidence.Shame on all of you for your deceit and guile! How dare you malign the character of what is obviously an excellent and competitively-priced product.
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.
At first I thought this product was ok. But after some regular hitting of the left Ctrl key as part of my daily work, the switch keeps switching! Does anyone know how to turn off this feature?
This is by far the most poorly constructed cooling pad I have seen. Unfortunately it'snot even worth the time and money to ship it back for a refund so it just ended up in the trash. What a waste to think that I had purchased this as a Christmas present for someone.
I read all the reviews and decided because of the superior look and feel of the leather I would buy it. I travel a lot and if you only use a laptop and a few files, it is fine. If you load it up, it will tip over every time and this will get old real quick.
I now have both DCS-900W and WVC11B. Many people complained about not being able to use outdoor. But a little thinking solved the problem. I used an old sunglasses lense and tape on to the webcam, and now I have a nice outdoor webcam.Here are the differences between DCS-900W and WVC11B.They both have motion sensor, but DCS900W can only record the motion sensed video to PC, while WVC11B can email the motion sensed video to specified address. The DCS is very sensative while WVC will delay 3 seconds before starts to record the video. DCS can record a few minutes of video while the WVC is limited to max of 5 seconds video after motion is triggered. I guess because of email file limitation.
Speed Switch (Personal Computers)It's hard not to love this product. We needed a hobby fan that we were going to use to exhaust air out the back of a cabinet that we sometimes heat food up in, to avoid the moisture that fogs your glasses when you are stirring the food. I wasn't sure how I was going to figure out which pins did what, but they are very clearly identifiable based on what
I ordered this the day before Black Friday, and it was delivered the following Friday! Considering the holiday rush, I think this was pretty fast! Also, I am pleased with this monitor as well! And the price couldn't be beat...the $13 I spent for shipping was well worth not having to stand in line at the local Target store at 4 in the morning!!
Does the AV500 ONLY COME IN SILVER?IT LOOKS GOOD BUT IF YOU LOOK AT THE GMINI 500 (IT LOOKS THE SAME EXCEPT IN BLACK) IT REALLY DOES LOOK AMAZINGI LOVE THE IDEA THAT YOU CAN RECORD OFF YOUR TV BUT I AM NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE TO BUY EXTRA CABLES FOR THIS AND I WOULD MUCH APRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE WOULD TELL MEtHANKS GUYS AND HAVE A HAPPY Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!
Provided (on disk) software didn't work with Windows 7, updated software from their site had Trojan as reported by AVG and Spybot.
Bag is great, like it was custom made for my 18.4" HDX HP laptop. Note the strap padding has a mobile edge logo printed on it, would of preferred it didn't.
Don't buy this product! Not worth your money, your time, and the stress because the customer service rep will not help you with any issues regarding this item. That's all.
I've used this on a Canon T1i with the lightweight lenses (18-55mm and 55-250mm) and it locks the camera in fine. I would not recommend trying this with a big heavy camera or heavy lens due to the connector's plastic construction.
I almost totally love my Zen. The space, the sound is amazing, and the video clarity is so awesome. The radio option is great, but don't download the update, it's knocks the radio out of the system. Why? The Zen is very easy to use, it took me about 15 min to get the hang of the slide control. Transferring files is a cinch. Just install the media explorer software and away you go. Just remember, tagging your music will make all the difference in the way Zen organizes your music. It took me about 2 days to tag and re-tag around 1200 songs, and 30 videos, but I'm picky like that and want them all in the play order I want them in, not so much album order. Even if you have all singles, tagging is essential. They will show up as Artist unknown if not tagged or pre-tagged from whatever music source you download from or use.The only thing I found to dislike is the non-removable/replaceable battery. What happens if it dies? Also the lack of toys to use with it. Creative get busy and put out some toys.... Speaker docks, car adapter, more cases, gizmos, gadgets... C'mon, were waiting alreay!Other than than it's a great player with tons of features. And I personally love the size, it's not so small that you have to worry about losing it, accidently throwing in the washer, or it slipping out of your pocket without knowing it.REEDIT - I've had this player now for 3 years and it works as good as the day I bought it! I am so bummed that the Zen is no longer in production. If it ever does up and die, I would definately buy the very same thing! I just love it.
I've had this for 6 months; and it just died. Some of the $2 chargers lasted longer than that. I was hoping for at least a year.
Overall I loved the book. I am an entrepreneur myself. Made it big in the dot com era and went dot-boom. Pretty much based on the principle that if you build it they will come type attitude..or you got dream? I didn't like the last few chapters dealing with the show itself "the apprentice". We already knew the story and how it all went as well as the ending. A couple pages could have been fine. I would have liked learning more about the writter's vision, what's next, and a few advice on anyone wanting to get into real estate. That would have been a nice last chapter. I give it 4 stars because of its large focus on "the apprentice" toward the end. I bought it tonight on my way home from work, I finished it in 4 hours.
This is my first conversion lens. I am a novice photographer. I am vhappy with the adapter but I wish I could use my UV filter with it.
I bought this camera refurbished about 2 years ago, and it's still working good as new. This camera can go just about anywhere. I've taken it on a waterfall rappelling trip in Costa Rica, to hot springs, other places where there's a good chance of being splashed (like on boating trips, or sightseeing near waterfalls), to dog beach, in the snow, etc. Plus when I'm on vacation, I can take pictures outside even if it's raining now (this was one of the main reasons I wanted a waterproof camera). I also take it places where there's a good chance of getting dirty, like a dog park with dusty dirt that gets everywhere (and dogs that seem to particularly enjoy licking camera lenses for some reason), or on the sand at a beach. When this camera gets dirty, you can just hold it under running water to clean it. The water evaporates off the lens nicely, with no spots. I can also keep this camera in my purse all the time without worrying about damaging it. I don't have to be careful, I know the camera is going to be ok in there even if I drop my purse or bang it into something.The picture quality isn't the best ever in all lighting conditions (although it's about what I would expect from a mid-range compact camera), but the camera makes up for it by being able to go places that other cameras can not go. Photoshop autofixes generally fix the image quality enough to make me happy. Even unaltered, the pictures are mostly acceptable. I will upload some un-altered photos as soon as I get around to it.It has so far proven to be a very durable camera. I do use a case for it most of the time (especially when it's in my purse), and I actually read the manual regarding care, and follow the care instructions to make sure it stays waterproof -- for example, I always inspect the rubber seals around all the doors (especially the battery/memory card door which I open all the time) before going underwater. No issues at all yet.I have no complaints about battery life. I don't know how it would do if I'd used it as my primary camera on vacation, but one battery lasted about a week with limited use (basically any time it was raining, in any situation that would make me worry about my other camera). Possibly longer, I'm not sure.I can't really comment on the scene modes, I usually just use the "P" mode. There are just too many scene modes and I don't want to have to keep figuring out which is the right one to use. I've tested a few just for fun, but I haven't really done any comparisons between modes.It was annoying having to have to buy an xD card when everything else I have uses sd. I never actually plugged the camera into my computer so I'm not sure what the data transfer speed is when used that way.. I use memory card readers, and even my old regular speed sd cards seem a lot faster than this xd card (which is an Olympus 2gb card). Formatting the card on the camera also seems to take forever, but maybe I am just impatient.I can't think of anything else to say about it right now. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.
This is the 2nd pair of Sony Headphone I have purchased. I recentally purchased a Zune mp3/video player and wanted a pair that would fit.I hate the ear buds as they seem to fall off and don't fit well.I will buy another pair or two if need, these are great.
I bought this TV because it was a trusted name brand, had HDMI ports and supported PIP. I was just hoping it'd be serviceable as a dorm-room television in college.I was pleasantly surprised with the rich picture A/V cables produced from by PS3, let alone the HDMI cable. The picture is beautiful and the sound is surprisingly powerful from a small source.The TV looks much more elegant in person than on a computer, also. It's sleek black finish mirrors my PS3's.I couldn't be happier.
This is a nice price for a very speedy little CD burner. I installed it easily myself, but then I'm used to installing hardware.... Folks who never open the computer cover may prefer to have a friendly neighborhood nerd do it for them.Best features: speed and reliability. I am burning audio and data CDs with remarkable speed and so far have not had a single failure -- no &quot;coasters&quot; from CDs that wouldn't complete. No doubt the 2 MB data buffer makes a big difference in performance, minimizing buffer errors that often occur when burning CD-ROMs. Being able to consistently burn 80 minute audio CDs in about two minutes is quite remarkable.I'm neutral on the &quot;Nero Burning ROM&quot; software that comes with the burner. It has some nice drag-and-drop features, but the user interface needs help. Many options are buried deep in property menus. However, the software did enable us to get up and running quickly, so it's not bad for a freebie. The Nero CD Libary feature has a serious glitch -- by default it stores audio CD information in the root of the C:\ drive, which is not advisable. This can be modified though.All in all, an easy choice -- good price, good performance for the hardware. But you will may want to look for more sophisticated software for creating CDs and maintaining a CD library.
I use this with a Cobra 29 WX/NW/ST, and SkyThumper Mic, I have the Little Wil antenna on the top center of my 2003 Explorer.Reception is great, but transmitting, you will be hearing them more than they hear you. I'm already looking to move to up to a Wilson W1000.Also, I didn't buy off Amazon, who ever is selling for $85 plus $20 shipping is a rip off.. this is a $35 antenna at my local truck stop, $40 online at other sites. don't buy it for more than $40
The case scratches too easily. The clasp is difficult to open and close as it is not aligned properly.
I purchased my Delphi Skyfi 3 with both home and car kits August 2007. I was impressed with its ability to record and replay songs that were being played. My purchase was also influenced by the ability to play music stored on a micro SD card. It was supposed to work in the car, home, or on the go. My first skyfi3 suddenly stopped producing audio in November of 2007. I plugged my skyfi3 into the home dock which was connected to a Bose Wave system and that ruined the radio. I contacted Delphi customer support and was able to get a second skyfi3 under the warranty. The 2nd skyfi3 lasted 4 weeks before the right audio channel stopped working. Again I contacted Delphi customer support and was able to get a third radio. The third skyfi3 worked until 11/02/10. I took the skyfi3 out of the car dock and plugged it into the home dock (now connected to a Panasonic surround sound system) and no sound. I pulled it out of the home dock and reinserted - no sound.I can't say that this radio ever work well. It frequently freezes during boot up on the "Checking Media" screen. It occurs so often that I've become used to this flaw. And yes, I have updated the firmware, although it made no difference in the boot up failures. Often after boot up all my personal preferences have been erased causing me to have change the settings. There is no way to save setting in a non-volatile memory. Even when the radio was "working" it would take 5 to 15 minutes to finish initializing. Often I would be pulling into a parking place at work when the skyfi3 actually started playing music.The freezing during boot up and long initialization are extremely annoying but there are other problems with this radio. There is no way to dim the display which is annoying and distracting at night. I put a winter glove over the skyfi3 at night. Menu navigation is not intuitive and is enough of a distraction while driving to be dangerous. The look and finish of skyfi3 is sub par. It's constructed of cheap plastic with a cheap LCD. The paint wears off of the buttons.I consider the Delphi Skyfi 3 to be disaster. This radio belongs in the same catagory as the Ford Pinto, Chevrolet Corvair, and the French Chauchat rifle. The engineers and quality control department responsible for releasing this junk to the public should be ashamed. There is no way they weren't aware of the Skyfi3 flaws yet they allowed it to go out to the public. Avoid the Skyfi3.
This is very disappointing. I purchased this over the holidays because of a very good deal. Earlier in the year this model had some known issues that Monster had dealt with. Unfortunately Amazon continued to sell the faulty model. I guess they care more about money than customers. Monster and Amazon should have pulled this off the shelf. The device worked as designed for about 3 weeks. As of yesterday I heard a loud pop out of my sub-woofers and then everything shut off. Everything except the front panel indicators on the Monster. According to the indicator lights I had clean power and correct voltage but there was no power to any of the outlets in the back of the unit.Bummer!
Zen's are the only media players I buy for my kids.This is the envy of all their friends with ipodsCrystal clear display and flawless playback
The V-moda earbuds have the right balance of bass and treable with high quality sound for $74-$100. In-ear bud prevents ambient noise from interfering with the music. After one month I would defintiely buy again.
Instructions are easy to use.Worked well on a 40" LCD DisplayI was concerned about the screen tilt but after being mounted it balances very nicely and provides an easy way to adjust for minor movements.
This product is works great for simple navigation and was a great value for the price.
Does the job it advertises to do. Amazon was $20 cheaper than sale price at local places and no tax. when installed, there is quite a bit of space between back of TV and wall, but I guess this is to accomodate the tilt feature. Easy to assemble and install. I can't believe the weight that a couple of screws support. If this has the features you want, then I recommend it.
Pays to shop online. I brought this in along with all other wires and adapters and saved a bazillion dollars compared to what my install shop was charging for parts.
This neck strap seems to be both sturdy and attractive. It keeps my camera close so I don't lose it.
It was not an Intex pool as advertised. It was a Best Way Pool. This creates a problem because I could not purchase new filters from my local stores. I had to order them on line and they have yet to arrive, which has delayed our use of this item.I believe you should send what was ordered and what was advertised and not an off brand. I was very dissatisfied!!!
It doesn't stay in my ear. So I had to send this item back to Amazon. I waisted my time.
I have just replaced a string of Canon digitals with this camera - a G2, an SD500 and an SD600. I chose the Panasonic FX50 over the Canon SD800 as it has very similar features including optical image stabilization and 28mm wide angle. The Canon just seemed tired - in its styling and menus and I read some questionable reviews about its lens. As for the Panasonic, I love the super bright 3" screen. The styling is beautiful, especially in the black...and of course there is that Leica lens. I was particually concerned about the lag time between pushing the button and the shutter click as I am chasing around my 9 month old. This camera is quick and even has a "baby" scene set. The toggle control makes scrolling through the menus a breeze, and these menus are very intuitive. The body construction seems pretty solid. I have yet to assess battery life and video quality, and I would like to take some more time to compare the image quality of differnt shots, but so far I am impressed.
I purchased this unit last year,from jandr...This machine is like a super computer..If you are lucky enough to get a hold of this unit...bravo...This is a laptop desktop computer replacement.Yes there are different grades of processers,from celeron d...good but not for serious gaming,but good,to pentium 4 great at everything..the screen resolution of the acer is 1280 by 1024..128 dedicated nvidia getforce fxgo 5700 memory interface,and so much more...What can i say i own this machine.4 star rating.instead of 5. The machine runs warm...all else is great...recommended 12/09/05 Thank you stewart l.
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 had to make two long runs with this wire to complete the back speaker connections for a surround sound setup. This required that I fish the wire through walls and floors, a tricky process.The wire was easy to work with and I had no problems. The 14 gauge meant I could pull and twist it without causing any damage, and that I didn't have to worry too much about attenuation with the long runs.
I've only had these for about 3 months, and really started using them a month ago. While trying to find the best ear pieces to use, the right ear bud completely fell apart into 2 pieces. This is something I'd expect for $5 headphones, certainly not these. Sound quality was just OK, and they hurt after about an hour of use. I really don't think this is worth the price I paid for them.
I love it. It's taken some amazing pictures for me, and I'm still just learning how to use it properly. This is a great camera that you won't be disappointed with!
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.
I was very satisfied with the Crucial 2GB Set. I was pleased with the quick arrival, easy video instructions on their website for installation and the ease of installation. My laptop was smokin' after the installation!
This item came quickly and in condition described. easy to use and a good price. Doesn't repair extreme damage, but it was worth a try
I purchased this product and it works great. I actually thought it would not be as good as advertised but after installing it on my Thinkpad, I noticed a vast difference in power usage and performance of the Thinkpad. Thanks.
For the most part, this product is and works as advertised. It was easy to setup and get going. Even streaming the video over the internet was very easy to do. I was however not very happy with the picture quality. It seamed a little too pixelated and dark. Also I highly recommend that if you are getting one of these, spend a little extra and get the one with sound built in. It's worth it.
This mouse really extends the usefullnes of my laptop. It has the resolution that I can move the curser over the full screen by moving the mouse about 2 inches. It also has the radio range of about 5 feet. Nice product
I have been looking for something sturdy and that cold take allot of use. This did the trick!
I read all the reviews before purchasing this for my wife's Christmas and this is one good buy! Follow the instructions and put about 30 lbs of sand in the bottom and cover it {buy the cover at the same time here}when not in use and you to will love it for years to come. We purchased 14 12" red concrete tiles, a little over buck apiece placing them on our wooden deck and placed the pit in the middle. Its a great addition to our outdoor life sitting around the fire. Ain't life grand!!B:}
I like the turntable very much. Two thumbs up to Amazon.com for the smooth buying and delivery process. I would be willing to buy from them again.
You can never have too much power.Power to the people!
Headphones met my expectations based upon price and other reviews. Lightweight, inexpensive and sound decent.
I have three sets of lightweight headphones and when I use the other two on my MP3 player I have to turn the volume up way higher to hear the music than I do with these Phillips headphones. I wish I knew why that was because whatever feature it is I'd like to know so I can look for it in other headphones. My wires have begun to break, right at the thick reinforced part above the plug. I've wrapped electrical tape around the broken area and also lashed the cord to the belt clip of the player to keep the wire in a set position. But I know this arrangement will not last long so am looking to replace. I must say, in spite of the weak wires, these headphones have served me well for over two years. I am a small person and all headphones are a bit too big for me even on the tightest position but the rubbery headband helps because it clings to the top of my baseball cap and stays put.
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.
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.
I purchased this product even though I had read several reviews where people were having problems here on Amazon. My thoughts were "if these problems haven't been fixed, I'll take it back." I'm happy to say that I've experienced NONE of the problems that some of the users below have experienced. As one of the other reviewers below said "many of the problems are fixed with the 1.0.9 Firmware." I've not had any problems reported below such as 1) Can't play more than 10 songs on a playlist 2) skipping songs 3) Low wireless signal strength (the unit picks up in the back of my house where my laptop's wireless card won't!!!)I've had NO skipping and I've now got over 50 CD's on my media server with varying numbers of songs on them and have NO problems selecting them from the panel interface. I basically, powered the unit on and it discovered my wireless network and I was playing Internet radio stations within 10 minutes of having it out of the box. Upgrade to the 1.0.9 before you do ANYTHING else.Now, I am using mine in a slightly different way that I've read about others using theirs. My whole point in buying this was to use either Musicmatch's On-Demand or Rhapsody's unlimited streaming downloads for $9.99 a month. I don't have massive colletions of downloaded mp3's that I want to play. I simply want to use one of these services to store playlists and access those albums from across the house. Here is WHERE I HAD PROBLEMS BUT OVERCAME THEM. I started with Musicmatch 8.2 that came on the Linksys CD and is supposedly the only server that is compatible with the linksys unit. The Linksys immediately say the server I had the 8.2 software on and was able to access the Playlists I had created (again, not Playlists of songs that I had actually downloaded but Playlists that I could stream to my system). Unfortunately, this FLAT didn't work. I could see the songs on my Linksys but they just wouldn't play. I think its the format that MusicMatch streams them from their site in. On a whim, I decided to download Rhapsody and try their equivalent. Nothing in the Linksys manual implied that you could do anything with Rhapsody other than access their radio stations. However, when I got it installed (either 2.1 or 3.0 works) I noticed that it was acting as a UPnP server. Looking at my Linksys, I saw that it now saw another Media Player on the network. I created a few Playlists on Rhapsody and hit the button on the Linksys.....THEY PLAYED. Rhapsody works with this box but I COULD NOT make Musicmatch's On-Demand work. I bet it works great pushing songs you've purchased. Oh, one other trick, when you add songs to your Rhapsody Playlist, you need to stop and start your Rhapsody software and power cycle the Linksys for it to see those updates. It takes mere seconds.As for the unit itself the speakers are only slightly better than what you would expect from an "under the counter kitchen radio". In my small bathroom and even in the kitchen, they put out a decent amount of sound but won't ROCK. Get your expectations right and you won't be dissapointed. The unit itself is pretty light and "plasticy" but still looks sharp in my opinion. I hooked it up to my stero speakers and it ROCKED. For under $100, this is an AWESOME unit that really works. I'm looking to buy another one. Its cool to have a box that can play Internet radio stations alone...no to mention I can access Rhapsody and have unlimited albums for $8.33 a month paid quarterly. Wow!
Can expect anything more from a product to work without problems. I use it to store pictures and videos from my camera. Many writes, erases, and writes done.
These speakers have reasonable sound. The speakers are more than the average. however they are very light-weight and, the volume control is hard to turn in proportion to the weight of the speaker. You will have to hold down the speaker in order to turn up the volume.
This is the second router I tried to link together the three PC's in our house -- two Windows machines (running Windows XP and ME) and an iMac with OS 8.5. Most wireless routers don't even discuss Macs or provide any documentation. Netgear did both, and the manual was excellent. After trying for 2 days (assisted for hours by tech support) with the initial router (An SMC), I was able to hook up the Netgear successfully to all three machines by myself in less than an hour. The installation instructions for installing the router for all three operating systems was clear AND accurate. The iMAC was hooked up directly via its built-in ethernet port, while the Windows machines are hooked up with SMC Wireless USB adaptors. These function perfectly with the Netgear router. Best of all, the Netgear's range is excellent. The router is on the second floor of our house, and the signal remains excellent in our basement office. My only wish is that the router included a printer port so that we could hook up a network printer that the iMac (without running DAVE) could easily access. But this is a small quibble. Especially if you're a MAC-WINDOWS household, this is an excellent value.
The assembly instructions for my recently purchased DB8 Multi-directional HDTV antenna was lacking in clarity. Pictures were inadequate, needed line drawings showing parts and alignment more clearly. Joe S
Don't waste your money on this dumb, useless product.
We gave this to our daughter for her 16th birthday and she just loves it. The sound is incredible and the size is so small it's amazing. It came immediately and we are very happy with it.
They have a good sound, allot more highs than a full rich sound I would expect for $180-$200, and I think way overpriced and uncomfortable and they fall out easily.I have Sennheisers MX-500's, Sony's Fontopias-MR21, and Acoustic Research AE05 $20-35 at most and the Sennheiser MX-500's I found at the time for $35 although on here they are $100+ in some cases and the Ultimate Ears for $190 at the time are just overpriced and not nearly the rich sound I would expect for the money.I haven't found a good fit with any of the soft rubber covers provided which bothers me for $200 spent and they do not have a great bass sound as I would expect at such a high price. Lastly they have great thump when the wire hits your body say during running or at the gym and that way unacceptable for $10 or $200, I don't want to be hearing loud thumps as it hits my body or I hit it with my hand etc.I took three different types of songs and played at the same volume and no other variables and the sound was quite good from the two much less expensive pairs and all were clear and crisp. I now have enough headphones to last some time but I had to do my own tests and returned the pairs that didn't make the cut and saved a bundled of money by doing my research and own testing for my taste.A key thing is that everyone has very different hearing, sound likes and dislikes and styles/types of music and lastly the ear itself with the FIT is a huge factor to the actual sound you will get.I would NOT recomend the Ultimate Ears based on over price, not as comfortable as others, lack of staying put in your ear and the loud chord thump.
Boy was I dissapointed to find or not to find any input jacks. It's called an MP3 player Sony !!! I promptly returned it...
I buy this flash to replace my 380EX for 5D. It is very powerful, accurate TTL, fast recycling.
WAS A SPECIAL GIFT FOR MY DAUGHTER, AND AFTER 2 DAYS OF CHECKING LOTS OF WEBSITES, (OFFICIAL AND NON), IT JUST DID NOT WORK. IT WONT TURN ON. PERIOD. BOUGHT THE SANSA CLIP FOR MY WIFE, AWESOME. BUT THE SANSA EXPRESS, ACCORDING TO MY RECENT EXPERIENCE- BAD. STAY AWAY.
These headphones were purchased to replace a pair of Logitech noise-canceling headphones that broke. I researched many headphones and these were the best pair reviewed, even compared to Bose. They have excellent audiophile sound, and multiple connectors for airplanes and 1/4" audio. The included audio cord even works with an iPhone. The cord has two connectors - one which is bent and one which is straight - to accommodate any necessary situation.The two cons:-Sound leakage - a common problem with headphones with microphones on the headset itself-Super-long cord - the cord is too long to use on an airplane.However, this is definitely the BEST pair of noise canceling headphones I have ever had - even better than the Bose pair I used to own.
The product was exactly as described and was delivered quickly. This is a standard PS/2 mouse and is just what I needed for an old computer.
Good product, just as advertised. Allows lots more pictures. Buy it, for my Cannon, it fit right in and worked immediately, again, just as advertised. Good Job.
This is my first tripod head purchase, after throwing away a worthless $50 all-in-one department store tripod, so I don't claim to be an expert reviewer. However, this head is more than adequate for my needs, mated to Manfrotto 190CX PRO4 legs. I shoot a Canon 7D, and with a 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS, there's absolutely no lens creep. Can't wait to try it with an L-series telephoto zoom when my budget allows! Everything about this head feels solid and smooth. Highly recommended. For you budget-minded enthusiasts like me who think you can get by with less or you pros who think anything less than Gitzo and Wimberly is a waste of time, I say give this Acratech a try--I doubt you'll regret it.
I agree with the other reviewers on most of their observations. This case is well made and the FZ7 fits snug but not tight. The camera with lens hood/filter adapter, hood, and lens cap fits easily in the case. There is a very neat interior little pocket to hold an extra battery and there is enough room for a filter or two or extra memory card(s) if needed. The belt loop on the back is nice and wide and works very well. Since I want to travel light and carry the camera with ease, this seems like the perfect case for me. If you want a case around your neck or over the shoulder to carry/store the charger, manuals, cables, box?,etc. this is not for you.
I picked up a pair of these at a local sporting goods shop for use at the gym. I was fairly certain that they'd be less than perfect but I figured they'd be decent for workout purposes. I was shocked to not only love them but prefer them over my Sennheiser stereo headphones. They have wonderful sound quality, are extremely comfortable, are sound blocking and there is no noise seepage. I'm buying my second pair today after a year of wear-and-tear from being banged around in my bag (I never go anywhere without them) has worn the cord a bit. I wouldn't have even considered getting anything else as a replacement and got them shipped for next-day.
I utilize my camera more than it apparently is manufactured for. So, the problems most woould get after a couple of years, I've gotten within six months. The cleaner helped eleviate some of the issues I was having.
Has ANYONE figured out how to record from TV with this thing? We have tried every combination of cables with and without going through RF modulator. It plays videos or DVDs just fine but it's ridiculous to be unable to record TV shows. Wishing we'd read the reviews before ordering, but still thinking there must be a way and we just haven't figured it out yet. A clue, anybody?
This cable, though listed under accessories for the Garmin eTrex Vista C, does not fit this gps. Works fine with the older model eTrex so I won't lower the overall rating but want other Vista C owners to be aware. It is a listing error, not a cable error.
(Firstly I'm not a professional, I was going to get another cheap one until I saw people complaining about the zipper breaks and things fall out.. Then I realized I'd better off getting something solid, something reliable because it would cost me a lot more should that ever happen to me..)This is a very sturdy bag, solid construction. Quite comfortable to carry around even all day long. There was a post saying the bag was huge, that might be a little bit exaggerating because it's about the size as a regular school bag, except thickness wise.. I'm about five eight and it looks perfectly normal on me xd. Also people are talking about the laptop compartment, well the truth is it has 2 openings, one's sideways, as the picture shows and the other one is from inside the bag, like usual. The former one indeed is a joke, I wouldn't be surprised if you even can't pull out an 11 inch; it's terribly designed and I couldn't agree more. But the latter one really lives its purpose, my 14 inch laptop fits perfectly and I have no problem taking it out or putting back in.The biggest issue I've encountered so far is the space for keeping cameras is very limited(so glad didn't get the small one), probably because I have a canon 1D, and that thing is naturally massive and weirdly square shaped, it's one of those situations that there is space but it's just not enough to fit anything else o_O I can barely put another canon 300 (not sure the what the US version is) without the handle in there.One more thing, if you have a three fold tripod with full height about 6ft like I do, you may find a little bit awkward on how to carry that, because the tripod will be either significantly taller or wider than the bag. I'm ok with this, but it really isn't good-looking. A four fold one shouldn't have this problem I suppose.
I've owned numerous pairs of in-ear headphones from Creative and Apple, and they always fell short in one of two ways: a lack of powerful bass, and comfort. These headphones are a good compromise between the two.Notice that I said compromise. They aren't perfect. However, the symmetrically designed ear cushions are the best I've seen, creating a good seal and likely to conform to almost any ear canal. The seal is important for both comfort and really connecting on the bass.And do they ever. I was blown away by the strength of the bass on first listening, as it's a marked improvement over any other set of in-ear phones I've owned before. In the intervening month, I've become adjusted to them, but the natural frequency balance is still outstanding.Two caveats for potential buyers: these are still value headphones; they're cheaper than higher-end Sennheiser models, and obviously they aren't designed for genuine audiophiles. Having said that, they're more than adequate for extensive casual listening. Secondly, the asymmetrical cable (the wire to the left earbud is much shorter than that to the right) is bound to throw some people off. I got used to it after several days of use, and now appreciate the convenience of never accidentally tugging them out of my ears.
I use this to print real estate brochures and I must say the color quality is good. It works on my Windows XP no problem.Scans great. Copies fairly fast in B&W; somewhat slow in Hi Quality Photo Mode.It takes my envelopes and cards no problen, just do not try to insert more than 15 envelopes at a time.The ink costs the same as all the others, you know too...expensive... but what are you gonna do?I rated this 5 stars for function and lack of any problems.
This is a great media reader. I us it on SDHC cards and it's fast and easy to use.
I upgraded from a Handspring Visor Deluxe that I have been using for almost 3 years. The Clie's higher resolution screen and text look really nice. Colors are bright indoors (a little washed in sunlight). Battery life is very good although I wished they would have included a cradle for recharging and synching. Sony only included cables that plug directly into a port at the bottom of the pda.I really enjoy the built-in mp3 player and the jog-dial on the side. The unit fits nicely in my front pocket where it can be quickly accessed. Installation and setup were a snap.Pros Summary:- Great screen resolution and colors.- Small size and convenient flip cover.- Integrated mp3 player works and sounds great.- Good battery life- Reasonably pricedCons:- Recessed buttons on front bottom can be kind of hard to press.- No cradle (just plug-in cables).- Included datebk does not include the week-at-a-glance that wasincluded on my old visor.- No voice recorder.
This was a great buy for me, i replaced the stereo in an old dodge truck with this, and there is no comparison. It even made the old crappy speakers sound alot better (i still replaced them with good ones though). Wired it in, turned it on, worked like a charm. blue lighting is cool, though there is no wire for the dash lights dimmer. the plug in wires for the Iplug are the same as normal a/v cables, so you dont have to use the cable provided. I own a cable with the same plug ins that have the male end built into it, and it works great. no problems, sounds great, i dont even need an amp with my system, would recomend to friends.
I have posted some images of this teleconverter attached to my SLR for your convenience. See above.First, I wanted to give everyone a heads-up. The pictured item for this product (as of today 5/13/11) is white with a black rubberized grip on it. However, recently Tamron changed the style of the teleconverter to be all black. I confirmed this with Tamron directly (you can too - 1-800-827-8880) and the rep said that as long as the teleconverter has a model number 300F on it that it's the correct "pro" 2x teleconverter as opposed to their lower-end 2x teleconverter.As to my experience with the product, the quality and build seems great. I've always been impressed with Tamron as an alternative to pricier lens companies. I'm using it primarily with a Tamron 18-270 PZD VC lens and the extra reach is incredible (at full tele with the D90 crop factor the lens' 35mm equivalent focal length is 820mm!!). When attached to my Nikon D90 body, however, the Vibration Compensation (VC) is a little spotty. It will work MOST of the time and stabilization efficacy doesn't seem to be affected, but on occasion the VC will just no longer activate. A very quick and easy fix for it is to just semi-detach and then reattach the lens/telconverter (don't have to fully remove) and voila the VC works again -- if only for a little while. Strange issue, but not too much of a hassle.When I contacted Tamron about the VC issue the representative informed me that it is because this teleconverter is "not compatible" with any VC lenses (at least Tamron ones), which perhaps explains the sporadic functionality. However, I usually understand "not compatible" to mean "doesn't work ever" but my experience is that the VC on my 18-270 PZD VC works just fine -- just when it's in a good mood.Overall, I'm very happy with this teleconverter. Don't expect AF to work unless you're using it with a very fast lens because it attenuates the amount of light (basically, if your lens is a f/2.8, adding this TC makes it an f/5.6). And to my knowledge the majority of AF systems don't function well or don't function at all at apertures smaller than f/5.6 (feel free to correct me in the comments). That said, AF did work under bright conditions, so again it's not that big a deal.In short, you get a lot of extra reach, but you have to give up AF and VC sometimes. But there's no free lunch in the world and unless you want to drop a few grand on a fast tele lens, this is a good alternative for ~$250. But realistically if you're expecting to hand-hold an 800mm lens then perhaps your expectations need some reconsideration ;)
Good all round home office printer for the price. I dont use it for printing photographs since I feel the online printing shops achieve better quality than most (all?) home printers. I really like the paper tray in the bottom, just like the printers at work! Easy to setup & easy to use, would give it 5 stars if it was a tad smaller.
The only thing good about it was the price. Seeing as it is still false advertisement, I gave it a 2 star.
My only complaint is that it only comes with a 16MB Memory stick...Nah - Are you kiddin' me?? That's not a complaint at all.. I knew that it only had that amt of memory, but you can buy SD memory so cheap nowdays it doesn't matter.This camera takes GREAT pictures. You can use the Macro mode to fill the entire frame with a Picture of a Penny that is razor sharp - or use the 12x zoom to capture any action shots you like. I've not used the movie mode so I can't comment on that..This is a great deal folks.
i just got my headphones today and they are great for the following reasons. amazing sound, pretty light, fantastic isolation and collapsible to boot. my only problem is that the earcups are way too big for my ears so i have a gap at the bottom. the headband fits fine. i guess my head is on the smallish side. (i am a petite female). i am also an average user. i intended to use these for my ipod since i don't really like in-ear earphones. i intend to return them and buy those over priced bose triports. i have tried them before and the sound quality is definitely inferrior to these but they fit me much better. despite my fit issues i think these headphones are a terrific buy.
I bought this printer about 18 months ago. When it works, it works great. HOWEVER, changing ink cartridges is a long process because the carrier won't line up where it should. It stays offline &amp; needs to be shut-down &amp; restarted numerous times before the ink cartridge change process can be completed. The printer shuts down when the ink is low &amp; it makes you change all the cartridges when one is low before it will function again. The black ink pooled at the bottom on two occasions. The head &amp; nozzle cleaner utilities are ineffective. The nozzles are always getting clogged even with daily use of the printer. I just spent $71.16 for ink cartridges, replaced them all, &amp; the printer still won't print. I'm taking the cartridges back to the store for a refund &amp; I'm replacing the printer with a Canon. I will never buy Epson again. This Epson printer has cost me way too much time &amp; money.
The firmware on this router is just terrible. While configuring it is very nice and easy, the router needs to be rebooted after every few hours of use or it will drop its wireless connection. Wired connections degrade in performance severely after about a day without rebooting. Unbelievable that Netgear released this product! Just Google for 'Problems with WGR614' and you'll find a vast array of complaints.
This is a good carrying case. There isn't much room for storing extras; however, there is room fopr extra batteries and a small compartment inside for other small items. It serves its purpose, and is comfortable to carry.
Good value for money. Worked right out of the box. Device management console is good. Easy to configure security settings etc. Overall, I am happy with the purchase. I had to contact Belkin support once and my problem was resolved promptly by a friendly and knowledgeable service rep.
the viewing angle is nice and narrow, probably good on an airplane. I would put it at 20-30 degrees. at center, it tinted the screen just a bit.Included are some sticky tabs that are supposed to hold the screen in place. What you do is adhere the tabs to various locations on your monitor screen, then slide the filter in place.I wasn't able to use it as it does not fit a 17.3" laptop screen. The dimensions have it at about 12" x 15" which accurately describes the packaging, but the filter itself is 10.64"x13.30". (I needed 12" x 15")
The Onkyo tuner was delivered to my door in less than 2 hours. The price was right. I have trouble with it shutting down when I turn up the volume any where close to the max. Is this normal? My technique tuner I owned for 25 years had MUCH more power.
Time came to upgrade the AV system again. after exaustive research the conclusion remained the same. Onkyo. Having previously owned a 797, the precurser to the 804, I have been very satisfied with onkyo's build quaity and clean sound. But now I needed to supply a new hdtv system with all the latest hdmi connections. I really wanted to try to consolidate all the anolog wires for the DVD AUDIO into a single wire. I also wanted to get sacd through that wire but reportedly you would need at least hdmi 1.2 for that. Also considered was Dennon, and marantz which has the only receiver with hdmi v. 1.2 yet. But they too fell short of the value offered by onkyo. The 804 does absolutly everything i could want and sounds amazing when playing dvd audio and sacd through my klipsch legends speakers. So for the $679 shipped from JR's, this represents one of the best deals on the internet. By the way Oppo offers the only dvd audio/sacd universal player i could find that does both thorough the hdmi. If you haven't heard of this $150 "giant killer" give it a google. You'll be pleasanly surprised.
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.
windows 2003 server x64 driver doesn't work. all driver not signed. absolutely no tech service from this company. they do not directly answer their phones and they do not reply to email and phone messages.would not buy anything made by this company again!
This is a great enhancement to iPod. Instead of having to have your ears plugged to enjoy your music, you can listen as you would to a traditional radio or stereo. And the iM3 is truly portable, so you can use it outdoors, take it with you on a trip, use it anywhere.The sound quality is very good -- not perfect, but considering the size and convenience of the machine, a pretty good trade-off.
Ok, the features list and the configuration make this look like a great product. Functions as either a mobile CB with a very small footprint, or as a handheld, NOAA Weather stations, easy to use. Looks good so far. But, as a radio, it's just plain junk.Range as a handheld with the provided antenna is only around 100ft or so between two identical units, and that's with the squelch control turned off. So an external antenna is mandatory for pretty much any use. Even when you get good reception, the audio quality from the built in speaker is flat and hard to hear.Using it while driving is the worst situation at all, since the radio is severely impacted by ignition noise from your car. Yes, this is something that you have to deal with when using just about any two-way radio, so it's not like a different brand would eliminate the problem, but this unit does not appear to have any built-in filtering to help with the issue.
I bought this product a while back, and it was exactly what I needed to make use the FW 800 port on the back of my computer. I don't use it anymore because I've since bought a FW 800 drive, but it did exactly the trick I needed.... but it sure as heck wasn't $60. It would have to make coffee and do the laundry before I'd pay $60 for a simple adapter like this.Look around. This should be in the range of $10, not $60.
Previously, I had been projecting on my white wall in my bed room (ViewSonic Pro8200). At first, I didn't have any issues or complaints. Key words: "At first." Slowly, but surely, the texture of my walls grew from goose-bumps to valleys and peaks on panning scenes. The light over-spray from Pro8200 seemingly began to be the only thing that I saw. Something had to be done.So I purchased the ezCinema Plus (F100XWH1). It was an instant remedy for the panning images. The black borders completely eliminated the over-spray of light. Furthermore, the ezCinema Plus corrected an issue that I didn't even know that I had: color accuracy. Scenes are bright, vivid, and have great contrast.I now place this screen in front of my closet, well, because I can. The scissor-backed mechanism in the back is easy, quick, and sturdy. I'd recommend this screen to my mother, and that's saying a lot!
These inear headphones are quite good for the price. Good fit (right out of the box with the mid-size tips) and great sound. Isolate sound extremely well, have great range of lows to highs.One issue i have is that the cord is a bit too short, could do with another 6 inches or so so that if you hold your MP3 player low the cord doesn't come close to being taught.Also, non-symmetrical cords are just annoying (when the cable splits, the left cable is shorter than the right one)... this puts the cable to the side, but i prefer symmetrical cables.Best investment you can do to any in-ear headphones would be to get a way to clip the cable to your shirt; this prevents the issue of cable noise being transmitted to the earphones... I took one from a headset that came with my cellphone, works great ;-)Overall awesome earphones and stay put unlike my much more expensive Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5's which I still can't get a good fit with.
After picking up one of these, you'll wonder why you didn't sooner. No more mouse pads, no worries about the surface area being used, no difficulties whatsoever ... I can't think of a downside, including the price. Definitely a steal. No other mouse rates at the top in all of these areas. Unless you're a gamer, this is the best one to get.
I got these as gifts and they loved them! They work so well and are easy to install. What a wonderful & different gift!
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 bought this from Best Buy in Sep 2005 and have never had a problem with it. I use it daily and it is always on. Do yourself a favor and use good speakers with this tv. I have a Bose system that works well with it. I saw recent reviews complaining about not being able to return it or hard to install. 1. Don't buy expensive electronics from small retailers. 2. Let best Buy or someone else professionally install it. It's cheap, they do EVERYTHING and the instillation has a one year warranty. 3. If you buy something this expensive, go for extended warranty. I got 4 years from Best Buy. 4. This set is now $1,000 cheaper than when I bought it. You won't get better for the price.
For the price these are excellent Headphone. Good sound a really conformtable. I am not a sound techie (yet) but the bass sounds OK and and it has a good mid and high end. I use it to watch movie, play with my Midi instruments.
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.
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.
I have one. And it is lovely.It makes taking blur-free nightime photos a pleasurable experience.I am thankful to my Lord and Savior to have the privilege of owning one of these remotes to use with my Canon DSLRs. -Just kidding! I don't believe in god.I am overly pleased and moved to own such a wonderful small remote control.UPDATE!!!!I am still sporting this little fella... and guess what? I haven't changed the battery. Ever. I bought new batteries three years ago, and despite the abuse this thing is still working with the original. I love it.
I love this camera from the first day I bought it. I have never had a problem with it and was very satisfied with its performance. This camera has been dropped, crushed, been around water and all the damage a 15 or 6 year old can bring upon it. It still worked up to the day I sold it and shipped it. The only reason for selling it is to buy a 10MP camera with image stabalization and higher zoom capacity. If you are on a budget, this camera will never let you down. It performs better in conditions where there is more light in the background, but in the end, it works really well.
I bought these headphones as a result of reading many positive reviews. I had it delivered as described and as soon as I put it on i realized it was a bit bulky and makes the user look a bit funny when worn cos it was real wide. I guess it's natural for a closed earphones. It tends to slip off your head when you lean back cause of the smooth top padding. This top padding also gets quite a bit annoying during a long use cause it puts pressure on the head. But enough about the physical aspect. The sound on these are great, the bass is wonderful and full (not too much and not too little - just the right amount). Treble is good but the mid range could be better. I've had to take off the headphones and look around several times cause I thought I heard sounds around me when they were actually coming from the headphones. Overall the headphones are great but I just wish they were as comfortable to wear as a Bose headphone.
These speakers sound GREAT. However, there appear some design flaws. First and foremost, the power cords don't "seat" well and tend to pull out too easily. Secondly, the loud "pop" when they are turned on and off is annoying--I don't know if it is damaging to the speakers or not, but it sure sounds like it. Thirdly, they're not really a "pair", just two of the same speaker, so there are two on/off switches, two volume controls and two sets of tone controls. That being said, they are very good sounding portable speakers. Very convenient--just plug in your IPod and you're done. I bought them for my daughter's dorm room, but I have used them outside with a projector to show movies on the side of the house! When she leaves for school, I am probably buying another set!
To be fair, I haven't relentlessly pursued this vendor to force them to provide a solution. But that's not my responsibility or job, its just my problem now that the vendor has both the product and the money. The email from Amazon requesting a review of the product was what triggered this review. I was going to investigate the situation next week, but this request for review arrived first. I thought this would be easier. I'm sure it's just a simple breakdown in communications that can easily be fixed.Here's what's happened so far...1. Product arrived, but it was wrong product.2. Called vendor about problem and they asked I return product and then they'd ship correct one after receiving this one.3. Returned product as per vendor's instructions using their UPS label.4. According to UPS trace, product arrived at vendor destination.5. Silence.6. Silence.7. Silence.8. Emailed vendor 4 nights ago to ask when the correct product is going to ship.9. Silence.9. Silence.10. Silence.11. Amazon sends me a link to review the product.12. I write the review.13. Then I wait...............Amazon:If you could have the vendor verify that they are shipping the correct product and provide a tracking number, I would be grateful.ThanksBill
What more could you ask for?Every feature on this little ipod is not only usable and convenient, it's aesthetically pleasing as well. There's no fumbling for the play/pause button, and the surrounding volume controls and track selectors are just as accessible. There's also an on/off, which relieves any concern of accidentally hitting play and running down your battery.And, Oh, that battery! I've had this since day one of its release in October, and the battery has consistently lasted through several days at high volume (I average about 2hrs of use per day).I do everything imaginable with my shuffle: Run, lift weights, fly, and run some more! I haven't had a single problem, and the clip has held tight through every activity, rigorous or otherwise.The bottom line: It's the perfect MP3 player: Simple, durable, and Super! Get yours today!
I got one of these recently and I couldn't be happier. It's a lot more compact and "pocketable" than any other camcorder I've seen. These video quality is surprisingly good. Good sound too. The best part is how much easier it is to watch the movies on my computer than other camcorders. Just plug it in with the built-in USB arm and the viewing software runs. It also helps you email the videos by compressing the files for you to attach to emails. Great product and a great value!
I have used many different kvm switches at different jobs and have never had a problem. I then purchased the iogear kvm for my home computers. I wish I had bought a hammer as well, because I would of smashed that piece of ****. It caused nothing but 5 hours of fustration.First of all, turning it to "hot key mode" was as fun as ripping a toe nail off. (You have to press and hold this key for two seconds, then press and hold a second key for one second while still holding key 1. Then remove key 2 while holding key 1. Then within a second let go of key 1) In an hour I got it to work twice.When I finally got it to work, it opened up a whole new list problems. Whenever I would switch screens, I would need to readjust the aspect ratio of the monitor. I could not get both the keyboard and mouse to work simultaneously (either one of the other). I tried every combination imaginable.The sound also wouldn't play properly. I could go on and on.RUN, don't walk away from this technological travesty!
Great quality printouts. Price couldn't be beat with the rebate. Only complaint is the noisy cooldown period after printing anything. It seems that for about 5 minutes after printing a loud fan has to cool down the printer.
This product is very well designed and it is everything they said it would be. I would recommend this product and company to a friend.It even comes with a built in rain shield.excellent bag! I trust Amazon because I have never been disappointed.
The absolute best mp3 player I have ever purchased. Best picture clarity over 200k colors, best sound 192 kbps and beyond, microphone picks up my professors lectures easily and clearly, coverflow before ipod 6, 10 megapixel pics look like 10 megapixel pics on the zen, and finally battery life is awesome 20 hours audio 5 video. It's a little old now, but nothing new has been made that completely out shines it, if you can find this cheap don't double guess because its a little dated, buy it.
This problem was intermittent and less severe at first but is steadily getting worse. This is apparently a common problem with all Samsung tvs. I also had problems with Samsung phones in the past. I would not buy another Samsung product of any kind.______________p.s. Feb 2011 after some research I discovered this is a known defect due to a specific part; I called Samsung and they sent out a tech to replace the part, no charge. Anyone having similar issues, I'd suggest contacting Samsung. After the repair I'd rate this tv 4 out of 5.
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!
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!
Excellent digital camera for all around use. Even my $big$ $camera$ relatives want one like mine.
At first i was a little sketchy about these because there were 7 reviews on these headphones...but im glad i bought these. Im no audiophile but im a kid who is pretty picky about sound. The headphones just came in the mail about an hourrr ago and im listening to them through my computer now. So far so good!! The bass is great and punchy (at least to my ears) and the treble is great too. I was a little worried that these headphones would sound muddy with the bass but they defintely dontt!! I can hear some details in songs that i haven't heard on headphones ive had before. I own/owned skullcandy inkd earbuds, sony ex earbuds, sony mdr v150s, and probably others that i cant think of right now, and the ath-d40fs are definitely my most expensive headphones purchase and i LOVE them! I cant wait until they are fully burned in so i can experience the true potential of these headphones.pros: detailed, comfyy, overall great sound with punchy basss ;)cons: the only annoying thing with these headphones is that you have to go out and buy an adapter because it comes with a big plug that wont fit into my computer =/. I got mine at radioshack but if you can get a solid gold or silver one get it because itll make the connection better and more stable..but besides that these headphones are absolutely sickkk =PP.S. THEY'RE BLACK HEADPHONES NOT WHITISH/GREYISH LIKE IN THE PICTURE BTW LOLEDIT: after about a week of intense listening between me and my bro they sound more broken in now. The highs and lows are crisper, and the bass seems a little better. Idk maybe its just me but they sound better after using them for probably 5-6 hours a day between me and my brother for a week.
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.
Another amazon.com idiot.... that wont take this down:(The camera is powered by two AA batteries (alkalines included, rechargeable NiMH batteries recommended). It measures 4.31 x 3.05 x 3.15 inches and weighs 10.8 ounces (excluding battery)).Camera uses 4 AA batteries NOT 2Remanufactured Minolta Dimage Z1 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom
What I like most about this product is the ratio of storage space to price. This device allows me to carry 4 GB worth of data -- a little less than a DVD -- in my pocket. Instead of using multiple smaller drives or flash memory cards for different things, I've migrated to this drive as my all-in-one solution.The construction is good: it is very light-weight, it feels good in my hand, and the plastic is strong. The cap stays clipped, and when the drive is in use, you can place the cap on the opposite end (as long as it's not attached to a keychain) for safe-keeping. The status light is clearly visible when the device is in use.I use this on multiple PCs, and it fits every USB port comfortably. I also use it to transfer music and video files from my PC to the drive, and then plug the drive into my Xbox 360 to watch the videos or listen to the music. It works well for that purpose and I have yet to encounter any corrupt files or other read/write errors. The write speed is satisfactory.This is a quality product for the price.
Anyone will put the eyes again on my monitor because it seems turned off! Great product! If you still don't have it, buy now!
an excellent product arriving in great condition. snap straps make using zipper each time unnecessary--very convenient.
The 20X optical zoom is amazing, a must have in any camcorder. The controls, ON/OFF and RECORD are well placed. Good image stabilization. I like having both USB and IEEE1394 ports.The bad news: It has very poor low-light level performance. And the 900X digital zoom is useless.I don't like the recommendation to remove the battery when not in use although this may be common for camcorders (this is my first). Why not have a battery on-off switch?Over-all, I like this camera. A great camera to have around for taking family pictures.
If you are looking for a small set of accurate sounding speakers for musical purposes, search no more. If you are looking for more versatile speakers i.e. for gaming, then look elsewhere. Also, and this is important, if you are looking for speakers that project well, these are NOT for your. These speakers have an incredible sweet spot when you are situated about a foot and a half to two feet at most from either one of the speakers. This is not a good choice for a speaker system to fill a small bedroom. Do not expect to plug your iPod into these and replace a real stereo system. These are perfect for sitting directly in front of while at your computer.
For never using a DSLR before, it only took about 20 minutes to go through the menus and get everything set up. The resolution is amazing. The burst mode is very fast along with the focusing. The 9 point auto focus is really nice to have, yet it sometimes grabs the unintended location. (Can easily be remedied by choosing what points it can use.) I'm using EF lenses off a Rebel film camera and they work just fine. My only dislike is the fact that my nose touches the left side of the screen while looking through the viewfinder. Otherwise, I love it.
so far so good. I am new to the whole networking concept and I was a little concerned that I would not get it. But right out of the box the netgear MR814 looked great went perfectly with my computer and the room. Very attractive design was a plus. But the real test is how it performed. Set-up was easy, however, I did have to call tech support because I was not getting a connection to the net. The staff walked me through the process and I was on in about 5 min. The next thing that I have to do is network my Windows XP PC up to my wireless USB adapter. I will update you on it's performance and tell you my opinion. You might wonder why I gave it only 4 stars. I am waiting to add or delete a star when I set up the wireless connection.
This pedal is very simple and with the flip of a switch can go from subtle soulful phase to a more in your face full phase effect. I tend to prefer the more subtle phase with the rate around 11 oclock. I am glad I bought it. I was looking at the phase 90 as well, but stuck with this one. Not looking back. I'm also gonna grab a chorus pedal from these guys
Samsung's (LNT4665F) LCD-TV has a KNOWN DESIGN FLAW, which Samsung will not stand-behind.The Samsung Company, (whether for reasons of penny-pinching or just VERY POOR ENGINEERING), uses "under-rated capacitors" on their TV's power supply boards. Over time, these capacitors WILL over-heat, degrade and then ultimately FAIL so that you will not be able to power-up your TV anymore. Sometimes these "under-rated capacitors" have even been known to explode and throw sparks and smoke out of the back of the TV.Either way ---> Samsung's LNT4665F has a life of about 2 to 3 years, which is DISGRACEFUL!But the worse problem is that Samsung KNOWS about this obvious DESIGN FLAW (which could actually cause a FIRE in someone's house by the way) but... instead of fixing it, Samsung has chosen to screw-over their customer base by not fixing this well-known Capacitor problem.Car companies will recall and fix known safety problems (EVEN IF THEY'RE OUT OF WARRANTY)...But NOT Samsung - Nope, they've chosen to screw-over their customers instead.Samsung needs to make this right - or I will NEVER buy another Samsung product again - EVER!
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 don't take sound quality lightly. I listen to all FLAC on my computer and own a few hundred LPs. I bought an external sound interface because I couldn't stand internal sound cards. I designed and built my own pair of speakers with high end parts (planar tweeters). I took a bunch of audio production classes in college and got to hear real studio monitors and headphones.Yet to this day, I've never heard a pair of headphones that can touch the sound of these $80 Grados. Sure, they look like something out of the 40s and they provide very little sound isolation, but that all takes back seat to the sheer musicality and detail you get with these things. Very comfortable, too.The bass, while not overly prominent, is certainly there. The bass is also very clean. No wall of mud- in just about any song, you can pick out the bass line and the kick drum as distinct elements. Response is very even, so you don't get that one note-ish peak found in a lot of cans. Midrange is also very clean - you get true instrumental and vocal timbre. Low level detail isn't obscured either- you'll hear the reverb bed, plate reverb, tape splices, tape pre-echo (on LPs), the vocalist breathing before singing, you name it. The high end is very coherent. You'll hear MP3 compression artifacts you didn't know existed. You'll also hear the highs as a integral part of the music, not as something separate. One thing to note: there's a little bit of rolloff in the highs, starting at maybe 13-14kHz. You won't get knocked over by tape bias harmonics or the brittle sheen of bad digital recordings. At the same time, you don't get that full sheen of the cymbals and it veils the soundstage a tad, but it's a good compromise. They are very un-fatiguing to listen to over long periods.You can make out the lyrics and get "musical satisfaction" and very low volumes, meaning you can turn it down, reduce ear fatigue and increase the longevity of your hearing.Usage tips:-Placement is key. Naturally, most people put them on centered over the ear. This position yields overly prominent mids and sounds somewhat incoherent. Wear them so that the front of the headphone is parallel with your ear canal - they highs should become more prevalent and the acoustic space should be more perceptible. Experiment with the height adjustment also. That affects the sound, too.-Dry them out before first listening. These headphones are very sensitive to moisture. The moisture gets trapped between the driver and suspension cloth in the back. They sound really nasally with messed up bass and irritating upper mids. Set them in front of a fan for a few hours, with the backs facing the fan. That should dry them out.-Wash out the pads before listening. The pads leak die. Unless you like blue ears, pull the pads off and squeeze them out under some warm water and let dry.-Too tight? Bend the metal headband out until they fit comfortably on your head.-Not all sources sound the same. Here's a challenge - import some of your CDs into FLAC or Apple Lossless and listen to them for a week or two. Now go back to the MP3s or AACs. Hear the difference?Want to hear these things at their true potential? Try a good LP record on with a good turntable and cartridge. On Chuck Mangione's album Feels So Good, I can just about reach out and touch the instruments. In the digital domain, move up to lossless files (Apple Lossless or FLAC) from your MP3. 24/96 files are even better.The actual hardware driving your headphones can make a big difference. Dedicated headphone amps, good sound cards and stereo receivers are the best - they can articulately drive these things with good low bass. iPods and the like may roll off the bass a bit or sound "loose" in comparison (for the geeks - it relates to the headphones' low [32ohm] impedance and the amplifier's slew rate, or how accurately it can control current flow). A battery powered buffer amp can solve this issue.
I have quite a few Bushnell products and when i was recently looking for a set of reasonable binoculars I thought Bushnell. I ordered these binoculars and right out of the box I could tell that the oculars were not aligned ( I was seeing double vision). I decided that because I had good luck with Bushnell in the past I would just exchange them for a different set of the same model. Amazon took them back no questions asked and the new set is Fantastic! The only reason I gave it a 4 star is because the first set were misaligned. Overall satisfied with the binoculars and very satisfied with Amazon.
I bought 2, being stupid and thinking they would surely fit my standard-size, 7", Coby DVD players. They did not. When I went to return them, they said that, in addition to paying the return shipping, I had to pay a $15 "restocking fee"! So, $25 to return 2 items totalling $33?! Also, the return policy is very tricky and time-consuming, akin to those "we hope you get so frustrated you never fill it out" rebate cards.As to the product, I ordered 2 of the same thing, and 1 is differnent than the other! They are shoddy and have a lot of different places where the craftmanship seems poor.Overall, below average product from a company with horrible service- if you're going to roll the dice on the low price, good luck!
I have bought several pairs of these headphones from amazon as I lose mine and I love them. Great sound and comfort and the rubberized finish keeps them from tangling too badly but buyer beware you may get fakes. I just got a pair and was almost fooled but the plating on the jack was gold and they just didn't feel right. I was on the fence until I played some music on them...wow what a difference....the fakes sound terrible and tinny...So great headphones if you get the real ones...FYI my fakes came from "Your Best Deal Inc."
Perfect solution if you have multiple optical audio sources and only one input on your system, works like a charm!!!
I was looking for a cheap way to get basic local channels and during research on amazon i ran into this , at $10 this was perfect for trying out , and it has given me about 13 channels, some useless but includes - ABC , NBC , CBS , FOX and PBS in absolutely great HD, I had cable earlier so can swear the quality of picture is no worse for HD channels - i have an LED and loved the pic quality with cable and i can say i don't miss it , yes there are fewer channels with this antenna. this is on a ground floor apartment at about 5.5ft at the top not even near the window ! there might be some better antenna's out there which can get more channels and i might try one of them later ...but for the price this is great value.
I misplaced my garmin nuvi suction cup mount, so I bought a different one first and once I got it, I couldn't get the round part into the back of the piece that snaps on the garmin for the life of me! I sent that one back with no problems, and then ordered this one. I had a little difficulty getting the knob into this one too, and initially was frustrated, but my boyfriend had no problem with it. Also, I bought one of those non-slip mounts for the top of my dashboard (Garmin Portable Friction Mount - Frustration Free Packaging) and was able to easily put the snap on piece on the other mount. It was relatively cheap and does exactly what I need it to, so no complaints here.
I had put this cd player to it's test....and the results have proven positively remarkable. Bumpy busrides and fast pace walking has never made it skip with it's 40 sec. anti shock. So it's no wonder, the positive reviews everyone has written. The design is perfectly sleek and compact. It is one cd player, that is pleasing to the eyes as it is to the ears.
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.
Replaced my Boston Acoustics BA635 speaker system with theYamaha YSTMS50W and I must say I'm impressed. The Boston's arepretty good but the Yamaha system is fantastic. For the price youcan't beat it.
Didn't purchase this unit at amazon, but found one on Ebay for a song and just couldn't resist purchasing it.First off, I am not a home audio nor bass expert, this review is based upon one amateur afficionado's experience with the sony SA-WM500. The first thing i couldn't help but notice was how the unit's enclosure vibrated, whether on carpet or tile floor, it didn't make a difference. Information i found online led me to believe that these vibrations color the sound in a negative way. If you were to place a wineglass on top of the sub it would vibrate noticeably, and knocking on the top and sides produced that characteristic "hollow" sound, all clues that the box wasn't reinforced enough internally. So personally what i did next was open up the unit by removing the speaker and began to reinforce the inside of the sub with 6 sturdy but thin dowel rods, cut to fit. I wedged two of them horizontally and two vertically and then wedged the other two from the front to the back of the enclosure. I then added a little polyfill stuffing to the inside walls and corners since this can further enhance sound quality. The manufacturer had added some polyfill already but only a strip in the back and bottom of the box. In case anyone is curious the box is built with 3/4" mdf and the port is located in the bottom rear, so placing the back end too close to a bare wall or corner would "normally" not be recommended.The result of the modifications? Nothing short of spectacular. It sounds like a different subwoofer, very little box vibration, much less booom, sharper and more detailed bass. My next big improvement came with better room placement, which is necessary to help even out bass frequencies throughout the room and to further avoid boominess. For just $7 worth of modification materials and little labor i ended up with a subwoofer that i really enjoy listening to.Edit: Still have this subwoofer, I've since moved it into the my basement theater room but it still gets used at least 4 days a week. I rarely turn the bass up to ear bleed levels but i do tend to keep the volume moderate to high. I'm surprised the amp hasn't gone defective after all this time.
Because of this screen protector, I can take my x51v with me without worrying the screen damage. I can punch in my passwords using my fingers, or select address book with my nails, without worrying scratch the screen. It takes some practice to apply the protector perfectly. The first time I did not clear the dust on my screen so I see a lot of bubbles and dots. The instruction says I can peel the screen protector off and wash it with water, I tried, and it really works. When the protector dries, it is just look like brand new. The instruction is very useful, and the applicator board and screen wipe that comes with the kit are really helpful. For just a piece of plastic, the price is quite expensive, however, because of this protector, I feel much more confortable to take my PDA to different places. It is crystal clear, and I think this is a must for x51v.
Well, I got this trackpad cause it said it would work with the Mac. I have a Macbook 13" with 10.6.7 running on it that I was unable to get the trackpad to work with. I have a Mac Mini running 10.6.7 and was unable to get the trackpad to work. I have a Windows 7 machine and the trackpad worked great with it, but I did not buy it for the Windows 7 machine, I bought it for the Mac and it is advertised as working with Mac OS X. I figured I must be missing something, so I went to their site to see if there was any FAQs to help me. There were none. I created a ticket with their support and 2 weeks later I still have not gotten a reply, and I even went though my junk mail thinking that maybe they emailed me a solution and my filters sent it to junk mail, but there was nothing. Thank god Amazon has a great return policy!
I chose the MULTIMODEM ZPX INTERNAL V.92 ( MT5634ZPX-PCI-U-NV ) due to it fantastic reputation and full duplex features. It is a true hardware modem, thus does not depend on software drivers like most cheap "Winmodems" do.Linux is the Operating System where this modem has performed very well.This modem in Linux Will not get bumped off the line, it stays running until I shut it down.Running Linux of course means that I take computers seriously, and I want the best modem that is made. This is the one, The MULTIMODEM ZPX INTERNAL V.92 ( MT5634ZPX-PCI-U-NV ) by multitech rocks.
After 6 or so months of use this battery keeps on working as advertized, am happy with it.
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.
I have to say that the item works very well, even though was the cheapest product. Very fast shipping!
The Quest 11 is much like the Quest 1, except the maps are preloaded into it's much larger memory. If you've ever changed units, or computers, you'll know what a hassle this saves.On the road, performance is great, as long as you haven't added additional map sets. With all of north America built in, what more do you need?
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
These things do sound good, they are comfortable and look quite smart too.They isolate enough to be heard at reasonable volume with an NYC subway train arriving right beside you. Mine lasted about 4 months of daily use though, the cable got yanked and now I only get one channel. A firm plastic shank around the plug/cable assembly might have prevented that.Having said that I do miss them and might buy a replacement pair.
What can I say. I needed about 2 feet of cable to go between my aging DV camera and my new iMac-- that only had FireWire 800.I tried in vein to plug the old cable into the back of the new machine but it wasn't working.So off to the Interwebs I went and found this. What a concept! A cable that has an old plug on one end and a new plug on the other? I didn't even think that the two types of FIreWire were related let alone siblings that can handle the same task!I plugged in the '400' side to the camera and the '800' side to my iMac (New as of 2011) and wouldn't you know it-- that old DV camera sprung to life like someone had given it a shot of B12 in the arm.I transfered video from an old DV Tape to my new Final Cut Pro X with ease, just like I used to do last year when I used that old Final Cur Pro 7 on an iMac that had the old port.
I wish there was something less than one star because one is too much for this pile of crap! Locks up during play, have had dvds stuck in the machine for days and now makes such loud noises that it is hard to hear the movie (when you can find one that it actually plays). Congratulations Bose for convincing me NEVER to buy any of your product for the rest of my life!
This does exactly what was promised. Many people have complained that my screen is completely black when they look at it, which, of course just makes me smile. No more nosiness!!!
I purchased this Tamrac 5603 System 3 Bag in black yesterday.The first impression was really good (outside):- Nice black-color- looks and feels really weather-resistant (haven't tried it out yet)- Sides soft and big enough, so your equipment stays secure.- Good carry-around size- Not too heavy itselfInside:- It is a bit smaller than I expected and I needed to figure out, how to "set it up"- There is a wall-system inside which you can setup how you like/prefer it, depending on your stuff- The walls are a little too soft in my oppinion, but doesnt do any bad at all- Enough space for the small parts like memory-cards, cables, batteries etcWhat I carry in it:- Canon Rebel XTi (fits good)- Canon 50mm f/1.4- Canon 28-105mm USM- Canon 70-200mm f/4 L- Canon 430ex SpeedlightHow good does the stuff fit?:I'd say OK...a little too tight though...- The Rebel-Body is not too big, definitely space for a bigger body!- When the 70-200m L lens is mounted, the space to the sides is too small for putting the other lenses inupright position.- Keep the camera mounted with a smaller zoom-lens (like the 28-105mm) and you'll have enough space tocarry two extra lenses (even bigger ones up to 200mm L ) in upright position.- The external flash easily fits into it (pretty flat in upright position)Overall it is a good bag and I feel much better carrying around expensive equipment with a bag I feel safe with....The capacity-limit is pretty much reached now, so If you read this and there is ANY thinking about "might my stuff fit in?" or "I could get another lens or piece of equipment?"....GET THIS BAG ONE SIZE BIGGER!For all the others: It's a nice bag, that you totally can't go wrong with...Have fun with it! ;)
I mainly use my cameras to video document live events and promotional production. I like to have my cameras strapless when I am using tripods, sliders, cranes, etc. because straps can get in the way when I need to switch from one piece of gear to another (i.e. switch my camera from a crane to a slider). However, there are times, especially during live events, when I have to quickly switch from a tripod to "hand-held" and back again. Whenever I switch from stationary to a mobile shooting situation, as a precaution I like to have a strap on my camera incase I loose my grip, my camera will stay securely attached to me and not become a shattered mess on the ground. Nothing like a destroyed camera to halt a production in progress. Previously, switching from stationary gear to handheld has been a pain because I was forced to leave my factory straps on my cameras because they are not quick release. The straps would always get caught on something: my wireless mic receiver, the crane arm, a usb cable for my field monitor, etc. With a quick release strap I can leave the strap around my neck while I need my camera stationary and then if the situation calls for a hand-held approach I can quickly remove my camera from my tripod (via a quick release plate) and quickly fasten the strap with two snaps and I am ready to go. This one simple product has eased my productive labor and increased the value of my work.I love these padded quick release camera straps and I highly recommend them for any production.Pros: Easy to install, Easy to Operate, Adjustable, Comfortable and Soft Suede Neck PadCons: It's too good!
The cables DO NOT HAVE AUDIO incase you were wondering. Just RGB as Pictured. You'll have to purchase AUDIO (the Red & White cables) separately.However, unlike in the Product Picture, it has BLACK ends, not Grey.The cables themselves work pretty decently, though.I was watching Wrestling, and when Hulk Hogan came out in Red and Yellow, those 2 colors were very impressive on my TV. Before I was using these cables I didnt notice Color-Quality, but now I do.It definately makes a difference.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Update:I purchsed this 25' cable only 2 1/2 months ago. IT'S ALREADY COMPLETELY WORN OUT ! ! !If you're going to buy an RGB cable, DO NOT BUY this one.The slightest movement to the cable now (not the connectors, i said the CABLE itself) and i lose the signal to my TV.ABSOLUTE CRAP.
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.
Not as easy to install as some of the techies around this site seem to think, at least in my experience. Took a whole lot longer and more effort than alleged, and yes, I read a lot of the reviews here for tips, which saved time, but certainly didn't solve the problem.Now that it's working, it's OK. It needs re-booting way more often than it should, and drops the signal too often, but you probably cannot expect top of the line quality at this price.However, you should be able to expect some level of acceptable support. You will not be getting that with this, or I'd wager, any Netgear product. I'd look elsewhere. I've never used a Linksys product before, but after this experience, they'll be getting a shot at my business, since Netgear will never, ever get another order from me.
I've only had a chance to use this flash for a few days now but did use it while shooting a wedding and reception. I love the result in the reception photos - my pictures are very well lit and the flash was very quick and I didn't have to wait to shoot as I have had to with my previous flash/camera combination. My previous flash was a Quantaray from Wolf camera - it worked with my Rebel XS but when I upgraded to the Rebel XTi, it would not sync with the camera. I did research and found that this was a widely reported issue and even after purchasing the "upgraded" control unit for the flash, others were still experiencing the same issue. I read everything I could find about flash units and my husband and I made the decision to spend the money to get the Canon speedlite.I'm not a professional photographer so have not played with the settings but working on full-Auto I got great results. I can't wait to learn more about the various settings and how to make adjustments to achieve specific results - a capability I didn't have with my previous flash.Amazon offered the best price I could find on this flash - still seems a bit pricey but based on the results of this unit over my last one, I would have to say it was a good investment.
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.
i ordered one last year, the software crashed all that time. i emailed them (because that's the only way to contact tech support). but they never replied.the sound quality is not that good either.
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.
I've had Klipsch systems in my home for years; this is my first experience with a computer speaker system. And, it is proving to be a very satisfying, pleasing experience. The highs are transparent and prescient; the lows are rich and, contrary to other reviews I checked out prior to my purchase, not only resonant but unmuffled as I've heard others suggest. Highly recommended.
I really love a lot of things about this camera. ThePROS:Image is the usual canon quality.Like the new iso 800 and image stabilization.Cons:My videos are marred by this whirring sound .... I sure hope they fix this, its quite annoying. Maybe I should have gotten the SD630?
I tested this in Sony showroom and even in the noisy atmosphere the sound quality was too good with big noise reduction due to the closed cups. So I ordered one for myself and one for my friend. The products arrived in good condition.I started testing it with many of my audio and video collections both from my laptop and MP3 player and the sound quality was top notch. Like many other reviewers I too heard several new sounds from the same old songs!! The bass is excellent and at the same time high end instruments are also heard very clearly. Excellent purchase for the pricing (about $84 from Amazon) with free shipping except for the below issue.But then I found an issue with my head set and my friend's one too has the same problem. It is the clicking noise which I can clearly hear in my ears when the cup moves if I move my jaw or my ears involuntarily. And many times I hear that even when I move my head but not all the times. This is fine during music but too annoying to me during movies. I have a good sized head (!) and there is no play when the headphone sits on my head. It is having a very good fit.Haven't seen others writing about this. Can anyone share their opinion? Mine are just 5 days old and I am worried if this will increase over period of time.
The paper made photos look so glossy and crisp. I am an HP fan but anyone who purchases this paper will not be disappointed. A suggestion would be not to touch this paper until you have washed your hands, it will show fingerprints.
This is not an xD to Compactflash card adapter. If you order this item number, you will receive a PC card adapter that accepts xD picture cards and SmartMedia cards and fits your PCMIA 2.1 slot on a PC or Mac. It is not for a camera or substitute for a Compactflash card. There is nothing compact flash about it. The product you will recieved does not look like the photo on amazon's website.
I've had the router for a little over four months. It constantly freezes and has to be rebooted or hard started. If you try online gaming it stops about every couple of hours. Tried my DSL without the router and it works great. Take a little advice if your looking for a wireless router and are considering Netgear, KEEP LOOKING!!
I am looking for a small footprint UPS and selected the Tripp Lite because I thought it would be prefect to sit on my desk. I received the Tripp Lite BCPERS300 in a light package. The box inside was properly sealed and fit the device tightly. When I pulled the Tripp Lite out of its box, its enclosure literally split in two, and the electronic components were in full display. I never saw something like that before. The device's enclosure's two parts meet in the middle, lego like, except that they don't hold together. If you hold the device on one end, the other fell apart. If you want to see what it is inside, this is the perfect setup, you don't need any screw driver to open it! But in term of quality, this is the worst thing that I have seen in a very long time. I am not sure if this is part of their ventilating system but I don't believe that a UPS should run with its gut open. I returned the product without any problems.
I have many of these because is the best way to keep my photos organized.Be carefull with the ones that said G, because you will need an special folder.
This is the best valued accessory offered by Canon. A quick way to remotely operate the shutter for my XSi. Works either as an instant release slight time delay. Extremely light, compact and well-built.
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!
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.
We've been using this for a few years. Took shots at festivals which have gone into a book we published. It is wonderful for the quality of photos, the SMALL size, the price. I suppose if you paid 10x more you might get something better, but why would I want to do that?... To get more buttons to fiddle with? The point and shoot simplicity, the neat movies it takes. We liked it so much we got three - almost one for everyone in the family.
Plugged these into a computer I was working on and immediately the machine went from barely usable to easily handling multiple internet browser windows, a media player, and a dip into the control panel and management functions without skipping a beat. I'm pretty sure before the computer was just thrashing itself mercilessly with XP running on only 128 megs of RAM. Sorry for the abuse, page files!
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.
This mount after installation functions nicely. The hardware package while having several additional bolts and screws still did not have the bolts necessary to mount my JVC 32" LCD flat screen. The instructions for mounting were marginal if you are not mechanically inclined. Overall a good product and the price was very good.
Saw this in a nikonians forum and it is a perfect solution to my attempt to put my macbook pro near my tripod to shoot tethered. Bending over to the lower table where the laptop was, was killing my "bad" back. This was the perfect solution making my laptop the same height as my slr on the tripod.
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.
I own an HD 280pro set and wanted something that gives me more freedom when I listen to news shows from the PC at night when everybody else is in bed. I considered buying something more expensive. In the end I went with a decent set at a reduced price and I am very happy with it. I got what I paid for. The sound of these is not to par with the HD 280pro, as expected. The sound is not bad however. They are very comfortable and I can wear them much longer without my ears starting to hurt from the pressure. Walking through a house with lots of electronic appliances and gadgets will ultimately lead to interference. It doesn't matter which channel I set or how I balance loudness on the source and the headphones. Close to the transmitter it is OK. Again, this is not too bad either, just annoying when you walk through the kitchen and you get interference that doesn't seem to be reproducible and seems random.Overall for the price I am very happy and can enjoy walking through the house at midnight while listening to music and news without disturbing others. If I want to really enjoy and absorb the music then I switch to the HD280 set.If you want a decent set at a great price this is it. If you want to forget your environment and dive deep into the music you may want to look at higher quality sets.
These DVD's work great despite the negative reviews about them being made in the middle east, and my earlier remarks about the speed of delivery.Who cares where they were made?
I picked up a pair of these and they seem to be pretty nice radios for the money. The subcodes are compatible with the Motorola, and the range similar to other FRS products. I have never tested GMRS range. The weather alert is a nice feature. I have a couple issues with the product, the volume is too low, which is offset by having the mic gain too high, so the radio works well with its pair, but people other brands of radios may not be very loud, and others brands may have trouble understanding you when you speak 1 inch from the mic (speak further away). Also the squelch release is slower than Motorolas and Kenwoods, so the first thing people say may get cut off. Still not a bad radio for the price.
Works just fine, But we need a larger one. We need 64 or more romm for less than 100 usd
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!
The eTrex HCx is much faster and more sensitive than older Garmin products. I can get fixes anywhere within my house; my old StreetPilot 2610 only works 1ft from a window. It is compact and lightweight. I loaded Citi Navitagator 8 on it and plan to add topo maps for the southwest. I got a 2G SD card for $6 and and loaded CitiNav maps for the entire western US and eastern seaboard using about 900M of space. Figure that the 1G left over will be enough for my topo maps. I went to the MyGarmin website and got a Citi Navigator 8.0 unlock code for an additional unit at no cost (we had purchased it earlier for our Garmin StreetPilot). I am told the new 2009 version only unlocks one unit.The user interface is not intuitive but after reading the manual and using it a few times it gets easy. The screen though small is bright and clear and I have no problem reading it from my dashboard. The turn-by-turn navigation works well; just like a PND, except that there is no audio. I got this unit mostly for hiking and am looking forward to taking it on the trail.
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.
Purchased this product to connect my HD set-top cable box to my Epson Powerlite projector. Great Quality cable which produces great picture quality. Only complaint is that sometimes the video signal @ 1080i seems to exceed its limit causing a shaking effect on the top of the screen of the projector. This is due to the projector and not the cable itself. Also I used AV splitters to hook this setup up and this did not effect the quality at all. Overall, a great product!
Not much to say here but that it works just as well as the one that came with the original laptop. No problems after several years.
Good first attempt at the task. The second generation model, CTZ900 Telezapper II uses the THREE tones necessary to remove your number from all of the current computer lists.
For those Apple Macintosh iMac users who are having trouble with this hub:When I first got this USB hub (Kensington K33366) I had trouble. I have a flat-screen 800 MHz Power PC G4 iMac, the first one sold, with 15" screen. Am running Mac OS 10.4.11. This computer has 3 USB sockets on the back of it. I had my keyboard plugged into one, my printer plugged into another and a Belkin USB powered hub plugged into the third, with my Kensington Orbit Trackball plugged into that hub. This has always worked. Even after the AC power unit that ran the hub failed. I unplugged the AC power and the hub still worked, until I tried plugging in my digital camera to transfer pictures from the camera to my computer's hard drive. Then it did not work. I had to unplug the hub and plug the camera directly into the computer every time. Not wanting to have to do this every time I hooked up my digital camera to the computer, I ordered a Kensington 7-port K33366 powered-hub. I plugged this unit into my computer and my Kensington trackball into the unit. I do not keep my computer on all the time. I turn it off when not using it. I have my computer plugged into an AC extension outlet with surge protector that has an On/Off switch. I plug everything else involved with my computer that needs AC into the same AC extension outlet, such as my printer and high-speed cable Internet modem and the Kensington powered USB hub. Thus when I turn the AC extension outlet off, all units lose power. (This is also very handy during thunderstorms, for safety-of-computer-hardware purposes!)When I tried the new USB hub using this setup, every time I turned the AC extension outlet on and then turned the computer on, the cursor froze. It would not move! I would have to unplug the trackball from the hub and plug it back in for the cursor to move. Nothing I tried, other than unplugging and plugging-back-in the trackball USB cable, would unfreeze the cursor. Until I decided to plug my Kensington trackball directly into my computer and my printer into the Kensington hub. Then it worked! Now the cursor is always unfrozen! Not only that but the printer also works! I do not have to unplug the USB cable from the printer to the hub and plug it back in! I always turn my printer off (or it turns itself off) before turning the AC extension outlet off so the printer can cover up the printer ink-jet orifices so ink will not dry out. Hence, the computer is on and warmed up whenever I turn the printer on.What I think is happening with the K33366 hub is that it needs to be on and in communication with a working and warmed-up computer for the computer to recognize that the hub, and whatever is plugged into it, exists, whenever a device plugged into it is turned on. When I had the trackball plugged into the hub and turned the AC extension outlet on and then turned the computer on, the computer had not yet warmed up enough for the USB hub to be in communication with the computer when the hub was trying to communicate to the computer that a trackball was plugged into it. However, when I had the printer plugged into the hub, the computer was warmed up and could recognize the hub and the printer when the hub tried telling the computer about the printer!Hence, in order to use this particular USB hub correctly, you must use it in such a manner that whatever you have connected to the hub is turned on after the computer is up and running! Do not plug your keyboard or mouse or trackball into the hub. If you do this, it should work very well, indeed!It's a great hub, once one learns how to use it correctly!
I have one of these and it's a pain because you can't see the iPoddisplay through the material. The result is you have to take the iPodout, when you stop/start your runs.
For an older model, they have superb sound, especially in terms of Bass. I wouldn't overpay for newer models when you can get such a great deal.
I have a 2010 MBP. The cushion is good. It's light.The one issue that makes the laptop cushion flawed is that your legs have to be together for it to sit perfectly atop your thighs. Guys, like me, like to spread our legs a little and chill. It still works, but edges come up to the highest part of your thighs, no longer. However, if your legs are a little closer, which is comfortable, it's just right.Can't complain (anymore than I just have :-)I like the height, AND the surface texture. It's subtly grippy, but not really. Still, there's enough traction somehow so the laptop won't easily slide off. It's also attractive - I got the brown and... something one.
Are they studio quality. No, but for a little over $20 they are pretty nice. Comfortable fit, and the single sided cord means it stays out of your way. Cord length is just about perfect for use at the computer or using a portable CD player listening in bed.
I do not understand how someone had a problem with this. Mine works perfect and has since i got it. I sooooo recomend this it is awsome!!!
I'm an amateur moving to pro so my review is geared towards folks that are looking for a medium-wide zoom lens. There are some things I've learned over the past couple of years. 1) Prime lenses are always going to look sharper and have greater saturation than zoom lenses. 2) The Canon 28-135mm has lost a lot of perfectly focused shots for me.It's a pretty cheaply constructed lens with a lot of dust getting inside of the lens (no amount of self-cleaning can remove it, must be sent to Canon). I'm now building up a small arsenal of prime lenses and shopping the 17-40mm as my walk-around.
Using on a Nikon D3S. I'm a Hoya user and took a chance on the Nikon thinking - it's a Nikon, it must be better!. Wrong. Terrible photographs, no clarity, loss of focus, over saturation of colors. I'll never use this again. Do yourself a favor, spend the money, stick with Hoya.
This review is actually on the 2" version, but it isn't listed here. This smaller version should have exactly the same performance.I haven't seen the Horsehead Nebula since 1997. I have a 1 1/4" Lumicon H-Beta filter and saw it with that filter back in 1997. However, I've tried over and over again to see it since then with no luck.I got this filter for Christmas and had a chance to try it out on 17 Jan 2009. The first try didn't reveal it, but on the second try, the dark patch was right there! I used the filter in conjunction with an Orion Q-70 26mm eyepiece and nailed it. Though I couldn't quite make out a horse head shape, there was no mistaking what that dark spot was. Three other people saw it through my scope, and for them, it was the first time ever seeing it visually.The unit is about $150, but worth every penny. Highly recommended.
This camera lives up to all its great reviews. I would have given it five stars except that we have had quite a few blurry pictures when zoomed all the way that I was really hoping the image stab would take care of. Also, more red eyes than I would be okay with. I don't expect perfection and other than that, I can not complain about anything!Fast boot and quick lapse. Pictures are beautiful. Compact and lightweight. Easy to use.A fun feature not found on comparable brands is the color swap.
i Got these ear bugs because they are rated good in CNet.com But it curently not as they have rated...I use it on my Cowon Iaudio 7 and it sound so bad, it makes cliks cliks sound when playing some songs with high frequenzy or deep bass. Could be that i got a weak pair. Personaly I will just rate it a two star for what it does.
I have the armor on my Nikon D40, and it really adds protections from bumps and weather. It took a bit of work to insert the camera, but it is worth it. I do not use the lens hood because it falls off. I recommend trying it before attaching the lens cap to it. That is not important to me because I use my old lens hood.The only problem I have is that the attachment for my tripod is over-sized, so I cannot leave it on the camera. The eye piece cover fits over the armor opening and stays nicely when I shoot remote.I recommend this product to anyone, especially my friends.
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
two tin cans and a string would be better. shite, yelling went farther than these thing. I called Cobra, and their sensitive ears did not want to hear the f word so they hung up on me. no one would give me any other telephone number to speak with anyone other than customer service or tech support. Tech support even told me that a walkie talkie would do better??????????
I found the vendor to be quite helpful and they followed up on my problem.The device I bought was not very well engineered and did not meet my needs.the problem of return and refund were not worth the trouble. No problem with the vendor and I'm sure better designed products would work.
The product is perfect to elevate your laptop, angle it for viewing, and prevent overheating of the fan and your legs! Lap top does slip down a bit, but not really a problem. Very pleased with this purchase.
I've been looking for an affordable cordless headset that actually works . . . So glad I finally found this one!
The DVD drive can only play movies. If you need a laptop for study purpose, it can't open the CD that comes with your textbook. I have called the SONY customer support, and the only answer I got was they're working on it.
I returned this for the armband sold by Sirius, it seems like it fits better then the speck.
The screen definition is excellent, providing large screen quality with VCR built in capabilities
I felt like I had to write a review, since a couple of previous reviews did not match my experiences. I got mine as a wonderful XMas present in 2005. I used it to drive from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA (by way of Vegas), as well as traveling around TX & Louisiana.First off, the windshield mount DOES bend. It's adjustable, strong suction, and a ball joint on the end for turning the GPS. Second, you CAN change the brightness. It's under Options -> Configuration -> Brightness. Right around where the volume control is. Mine also came with a paper manual (not like I really read them anyway). I never had any problems with it zooming on its own or taking a long time to recalculate a route. Usually recalculating a route after a wrong turn takes 20 seconds at the most. You CAN choose just a city without an address, you have to choose POI (point of interest) -> City Center -> type in city name. I never had any issues with poor antenna reception due to an overcast sky, and I was in Seattle for a week.I have had issues on locating itself on startup, especially if you drove with it off for a while. Sometimes it takes up to 5 minutes to find the right location, but usually around 2-3 minutes. Numbered streets are also a bit of an issue. Most numbered streets can be typed in, however a few it will not recognize or allow you to finish typing. Not a problem in Houston, but a pain in Seattle (all the friggin' streets are numbers). It's weird since it will show the street names on the map, but still not make them available for type in.Overall I'd say it's a winner, especially at its current price. It's worth its weight in gold on a road trip or driving in a strange town.*****************************************************EDIT: Jan 2010*****************************************************I noticed people are still reviewing this GPS. It was a good model... in 2006. Do not buy this anymore. It is very outdated when compared to the newer models. I currently have a Garmin Nuvi 350 which runs rings around this. A new GPS receiver was developed in 2007/2008 and all GPS moved to it. It's faster and more accurate.
Excellent radio that picks up HD broadcasts better than most. I even messed around with using the external antennas in my car instead of wiring it in and I have no trouble with it dialing into HD channels. I highly recommend it.
This adapter is not all that it is cracked up to be. Most people would like this adapter for the reason of hooking up a device that takes DVI as an input (or VGA with a DVI adapter; monitors would be the usual device) and to be able to hook it up to a device that has HDMI as an output. In my case, my monitor is not the newest nor the most expensive, and thus it only supports the usual VGA/DVI inputs that are standard of the computer industry. I wanted to hook my PS3 up to my monitor, but it only outputs HDMI, A/V or other less popular output formats. This adapter was the solution, or so I thought...THE PROBLEM IS,This adapter supports DVI-D, NOT DVI-I!!! The industry standard, so I've seen, is DVI-I, and so this adapter will not work for most people. Look at your cables and adapters, compare what they look like to online images (such as the ones at [...] and check to see if you indeed have DVI-I, because this adapter WILL NOT WORK for you if that's the case. I, for one, still cannot hook my PS3 up to my monitor.Cheers,Jason
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.
This is a fantastic all day, walk around lens. Outstanding optics, very quiet USM motor, and close focusing ability make this an excellent choice for the new, or established digital photographer. Forget the 18-55 EFS lens that comes with some packages, as it's quality is poor compared to this lens. If I were to sell all of my lenses, this would be the one I would keep.
I read alot of problems with FM transmitters, but that Monster had the best of them. I fully expected to have some degree of interference in the NYC area. I was totally shocked to find out how well this porduct works. Of course there is a small amount of static that jumps in and out, although infrequently. Also, the bass does not sound as good.Bottom line, however, this product works great in my BMW. I heard from other BMW owners that Monster is the way to go.
I found this product worked fine, and works better than my last one, however I still have the same problem with this that I did with the other. It has a tendancy to move, and every time I use it I have to re-align it. I've only had for a couple of weeks so I havent had time to fiddle with it to see if I can fix this. If anybody else has a suggestion, I'm open.
A great camera! I love the size, the clarity of the pictures, and the added video mpg capability. A nice added upgrade to the already nice S100. My only one complaint is the ISO limitations. This camera is great for daytime pictures and close up night time pictures, but evening lighting and distance doesn't give the most clear pictures. The S200 is supposedly going to fix that problem. A great overall value though for the camera. I would strongly recommend it.
I received this camera as a gift and it worked well for a little over a year. Then it suddenly started to go through batteries - I would say a new set of batteries for every 20 point-and-shoot pictures taken! I contacted GE about the problem and they were aware of it. They directed me to a patch download to address the issue. The patch worked for about a day then the problem resumed. It did take some good pictures while it worked, but I wish this camera would have lasted a bit longer.
I HAVE USED WESTERN DIGITAL DRIVES IN MY COMPUTERS FOR YEARS AND IN MY LATEST BUILD I INSTALLED TWO OF THESE RAPTOR DRIVESAND THE PERFORMANCE IS AWSOME THESE ARE THE FASTEST DRIVES I HAVE EVER USED IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE GET ONE IT'S A GREAT PERFORMANCE BOOST OVER A 7200 RPM DRIVE
Products is exactly as expected. Great for the price and quality is superb. Definitely recommend for people who need cable.
I bought this and the WE102 to, of course, extend the range of my quite happy, WEP-protected wireless network. The computer to be added belonged to my wife. I have a series of addresses in the 192.168.1.x range, but the Netgear stuff demands that the network be disabled, and that at least one computer become a 192.168.0.x in order to put a SECOND WEP on the WGX102. This, as everyone probably knows, is completely dependent on whether Microsoft feels up to it. I went through 100,000 ipconfigs, etc. I spoke literally for hours to a gentleman in India who was nice but whose accent was so difficult for me to understand I wished I hadn't waited on hold for an hour to talk to him.Yesterday it worked for a while, but today, it doesn't any more. I'm not a rank amateur, neither am I a geek with all the time in the world. I'd avoid this like the plague, unlike the other reviewers, none of whom, if I remember correctly, mentioned network security concerns. Long story short--you can't run this setup with a secure network.There is a whole consortium of people out there working to develop standardized home powerline networking. They've been at it for some time. I don't think they've gotten anywhere, I'm sad to say. I gave one star because Amazon doesn't have a lower rank.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to confess that I'm not an audiophile. I'm a music fan, and I'm definitely not the type to be more into his stereo than the music he plays on it.That said, I must confess that I'm digging my iPod Hi-Fi in a big way. Part of my sales pitch to my wife in buying an iPod in the first place was that we'd eventually also pick up an iPod Hi-Fi, then move our stereo - and our CDs & LPs - to the basement. So my big question in hatching this scheme was, "Can this thing really replace a home stereo for most people?" (That's MOST people...not audiosnobs.)I'm happy to report that the answer is yes. Actually, a big YES!For this unit, the folks at Apple have stuffed the workings of a completely serviceable home stereo into a neat, compact little box. It does what most (again MOST) people want a stereo to do: fills a room with music, keeps the music clear, and allows the user to pump up the volume a bit without sacrificing sound quality. So, my worry that I might be replacing a stereo with a boombox was unfounded. This thing has a nice, big, full, rich sound. Audio geeks may disagree but, truth be told, most of us are not audio geeks.Unlike some other folks who have reviewed this system, I have no problem with the iPod Hi-Fi being a bit on the heavy side. Hey - you don't want your stereo to seem flimsy! If I have one complaint, it's that I'm not completely sold on the design. It's not exactly bad, but with its white finish and rounded corners, it does look a little like a kitchen appliance. On the bright side, Apple could add a Belgian Waffle making function to their next version, and they'll REALLY have a hit on their hands.
Great product. All you could ask for in a DSLR. Not a point and shoot but for the more experienced user.
This is a very comfortable, well built mouse.Microsoft got it right with this one. It is large enough to be comfortable and is molded to the shape of your hand. The wireless works very well and is easy to set up.The Intellipoint software lets you set up some cool custom features as well.
I bought the MFC 8860DN refurbished. Got a great price through Amazon with $[...] rebate and free shipping. Even though free shipping said it would take 1-2 weeks, it showed up at my door in 3 days!This machine was a replacement for a MFC 8840DN that I burned out through too much use by printing several 1000s pages in a single 5 hour period. Obviously I liked it enough to by the follow on model, which is basically the same machine with some minor changes (mostly cosmetic).My 8860DN arrived just fine. Looks brand new and everything works okay. If frequently buy refurbished items and have yet to have a problem. Some random points in response to some other reviews/comments:* Noise. Not a problem. It's a little noisy when running, but nothing terribly distracting. Neither this one or the previous 8840 never made any noises that some complain about.* lots of features at a good price.* Install was a little confusing. I have MS Vista and the CD didn't auto run. So I had to find setup.exe and run manually. There are lots of folders for different languages so you just had to find "eng" for english. Also I forgot to turnoff my firewall the first time and the install program couldn't find the printer (connected to hub on LAN). Otherwise the install went okay. Oh yeah, I first did an "uninstall" of the old 8840 drivers/software. Got 3 install CDs in box: Vista, XP, Mac.* Envelopes: Works just fine so far. I followed the tips from of of the other reviews about flipping up the 2 blue levers on the back panel and that fixed everything. I've just left them up and so far everything else (plain paper) prints okay. I can't see any difference so I just leave them up. Now envelopes and Avery labels go through just fine. Interestingly, this is where I see an actually phyical difference with the 8840. The 8840 had a straight pass through and you opened up the back panel for envelope output. But even withe back panel open the still come out the top/main output tray. In my view its not a problem, just different. I still get my printed envelopes and in some ways is less work as you don't have to open the back panel.* Auto Forward fax via email: Great feature. The old 8840 had this too. It's very nice especially when traveling.* Minor bug (maybe with Vista?). Scan from machine front panel to PC email doesn't work properly. Maybe I messed up the setup? No big deal to me. I just used the Control Center and click Scan to Email button and it works fine calling up MS Outlook and emailing. I choose the multi-page TIF format. Seems to work best and produce relatively small file sizes. I initially chose PDF as the email attachment format as most people have Acrobat Reader. This works OK but the file size is 10x larger. So I went back to TIF.* Compared to 8840 I think this one is slightly quieter, has a nicer/easier to use front panel, LCD screen is easier to read.* Auto duplex printing. I just "add printer" and set up a separte print queue with duplex printing as the default. That way I just select the "printer" queue I want for single sided or duplex, rather than flipping the advanced feature settings fromt he print screen.* Overall a lot of features and decent print quality at a great price.
This was exactly what I needed to view my &#34;old&#34; small recordings from an old, huge camcorder. I thought they would be lost forever. I followed the description of this item & made sure it would work with my specific tapes (some versions won't work-read the description carefully and know which kind of tape you have). Very pleased with this purchase. It is plastic so be gentle with it and it should last a long time.
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.
This is an excellent memory card. I dint have any issues with this card. The speed is very good. I tested it with canon S2 IS.
A well designed and well manufactured enclosure at a great price. The drive fit perfectly and was very easy to install. Open the cover at one end (two screws), slide out the drive tray. Lightly push the drive into the integral connectors at the end of the tray. A couple of (included) screws to secure the drive to the tray, slide the tray back into housing and reinstall the end cover with those same two screws. No sweat. I plugged in the included Firewire (IEEE1394a) cable, and the little power brick, hit the power button and it showed up immediately on the desktop of my Mac.The 2 foot(?) Firewire cable was fine for my setup, but you may need to buy a longer cable to suit your circumstances.So far, I'm a happy camper.
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!
This product, in my opinion, is NOT a do-it-yourself one. I'm an average handy type, but am in over my head. I'm great at getting things apart. Er, it's getting them back together again that's the rub. That's the case here. My Palm is now in several piece (w/o the new battery in place) as I took it apart, following directions, but could NOT get the battery replaced - I don't solder, so I wish I'd known you've got to unsolder the old battery and resolder in the new one. Hm, not in the instructions anywhere. SO now I've a box with the cover, and the little insert, and the screws and..... it's not worth it.
Well, I spent some time looking around for HDTV's (Our first HDTV). My two main choices were either the Toshiba 32HL67 or Sony's 32S3000. The TV's, were very similar with the 32S3000 slightly better. We went with Toshiba due to the price, but we don't regret it. This TV is as simple as plug and play. I ran the cable from the wall direct to the TV and programmed the TV to auto-search for channels and it automatically picked up our local stations in HD. We're using this TV with a cable box (so we can get more than just the local channels in HD). One thing I noticed is the closed caption doesn't work so well with the cable box, but, I can live without that. Also, the Toshiba has what I call a "leg stand". Since we put this TV in a cabinet, it sit further in on the cabinet, which restricts the viewing angle (for us, we watch the TV straight on, so it doesn't bother us).
This is sooo much better than the tilt-only mount we have in the other room! And plenty strong. Smooth silky operation. A gem.
I will have had my Zen for a year in January and I haven't any trouble so far. Granted I have never owned a MP3 player before but I have not had all of the problems everyone else is compaining about. I listen to mine every day for a couple of hours with no problems. I would like to note that I usually drain the battery before I charge it. I have always heard that it is better for battery life. Oh and one time my computer didn't want to recognize it but that was a computer problem, I set it back a few weeks and voila no problem. I don't know what that was about but hey it fixed it. Kudos to an independent company putting out a good product.
Couldn't find anything I didn't like about it. Picture quality was good and it was easy to load, delete, and edit. I bought 2 more for gifts.
I've been using this camera for just shy of 2 years, and with the exception of not being about to print pictures greater than 5x7, I've got to say that I'm very impressed. The picture quality on this camera is the best on any digitals I've seen at this price level (and much higher). I've taken literally thousands of pictures with it, and have got to say that it's well worth the money. Too bad Epson doesn't make a higher-res camera with this type of quality (though the Canon I'm buying should fix my 8x10 dilemma).In lower-light situations, it tends to get slightly grainy (as do all pictures), but less so than other cameras I've seen. Outdoors and in good light, this camera is simply amazing, and its macro mode can't be beat.
This does exactly what it says it does! Perfect for moving files to and from an SD card for a digital picture frame.
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.
This has become my default spray-on protection for all my fine art prints that will be subject to handling damage. I'm using the Hahnem&uuml;le spray on matte and gloss media alike, and have no bad experience to relate in terms of adding visible artifact to the image surface. While I'm made no objective measurements, it's evident that the spray is offering some form of handling protection. In most cases, I am applying 2 coats, separated by as little as 5 minutes in good drying conditions. I believe proper ventilation in your working area is a matter of safety.
Summary: the Antennas Direct model worked noticeably better than the Terk model. Plus, the fact that the Terk model needs to be plugged in to an electric outlet and you'll probably leave it on 24/7, burning up electricity, makes the Antennas Direct DB2 the better buy by far.Living in Rockland County, N.Y., about 50 miles from New York, the signals are weak enough that a good antenna is required to get digital signals. I bought the two best-ranked on Amazon, hooked them up to a DigitalStream converter box (of the 3 boxes I have, I like DigitalStream best for its remote which will learn your TV's power on/off signal, and also has its own volume control). I carefully adjusted each antenna for maximum reception (takes time because signal strength fluctuates.)The results of my mini-experiment: the Antennas Direct DB2 performed better than the Terk HDTVa. This, both from looking at "signal strength" readings, as well as a judgement made after living for about 2 weeks with it set up each way -- the Antennas Direct DB2 was the definite winner.As to the negatives of the two items:The Terk HDTVa requires you to plug it in to an electric outlet, and basically keep it plugged in. This means it is plugged in 24/7 and using electricity all the while. Who knows how much that'll cost in electric bills, wasted electricity, etc!The Postive and Negative of the Antennas Direct DB2 model, is that it really is designed to be hung on a wall -- but if you really want to maximize reception, you must aim it carefully, through a trial-and-error process (same as the Terk, which you must aim). So, the final position that is best for you, might not end up being parallel to a wall! So in the end you'll have to stand this thing up on a flat surface anyway.Note that the Terk and the Antennas Direct are both roughly the same size... not counting the Terk's two huge rabbit ears you can extend up to 4 feet (which I certainly extended and played with, in making the comparison.)Also note, that the coaxial cable you use to connect to the Antennas Direct, should be the sort that has a little screw/nut at the end. The cheaper kind, that just slips on and off, might not stay well enough. So I had to go out and buy a $5 coaxial cable segment.In summary: the Antennas Direct beat the Terk for performance, as well as the fact that it doesn't need to be plugged in and using electricity 24/7.
I do a lot of traveling and work on sensitive documents. I cannot be worried about people on the airplane or train looking at my screen to see sensitive trademark information or something as simple as logging into my bank and making a money transfer.This product works as advertised but is pricey. That said, everyone comments on the "coolness" or the gold reflection...and the fact that they can't see anything :>)
If you are using external flashes (strobes) then chances are you need some kind of cable to connect them to your camera. I purchased this cable because my Digital Rebel did not have a PC connector, so I needed to connect the strobe controller directly to the hotshoe.It works as designed, but slides on more sideways than straight on. This is "as designed" but can be confusing to the novice.
I seem to be the only person in here who has figured out why this mouse behaves the way it does - from the agressive sleep mode to the misguided complaints of laser/bluetooth failures (which are NOT what's happening).Fact is, this stunningly beautiful and high-quality mouse is overpoweringly industrial strength in both laser and bluetooth signal strengh, which is both a blessing and a curse.In short, this mouse is a battery hog, and what people are experiencing (but seemingly unable to figure out for themselves) are the following:1. Laser failure due to batteries running down.2. Bluetooth signal dropps because of batteries running down.3. Batteries running down because of extremely high output laser and bluetooth signal strength.Consider:Ever wondered why this mouse still works even when it's hovering a half inch above any surface?Ever wondered how this mouse is able to work on glass?Ever noticed that the manual says this mouse works up to 33 feet when most mice become undetectable at 5?Ever notice that this mouse is designed to work while it's recharging - suggesting that recharging is something that might need to take place often?In these reviews, you see complaints of aggressive sleep mode and failure of the laser units. That's because people are used to ultra-weak mice that last forever on a single charge. This mouse is the exact opposite - industrial strength range and laser sensitivity, much shorter battery life. It's battery usage, people, not hardware failure.Upon it's first initial 8-hour charge, my mouse lasted for about 2 weeks of normal "off and on" travel use before it started stuttering and dropping connections. I plugged the recharge cable into the mouse and it took right off again, no problems. Upon recharge, it was good for another 2 weeks. Heavy usage and leaving it on continually (like I do)knock it down to about 1 week between charges. Use it for gaming, and it will probably last only a few days between recharges. But - you'll be able to play from across a huge room on a glass table.I also think people are grossly over-reacting to having to move the mouse around a little bit or click it once to wake it back up, either of which wakes it back up in a very small fraction of a second. Gimme a break. I'm always amazed at how little it takes to get people to whine like little children. The drama is pathetic.Fact is, this mouse is a heckuva lot better than the misguided reviews slamming it in here. It's a great mouse, works as advertised, extremely comfortable, excellent performance, not too small/big, perfect for road warriors who are sick of USB plugs for "cordless" mice (what's the point?).If not for being a power hog that requires an overly agressive sleep function, this otherwise fantastic, special-purpose, industrial-strength mouse would have been 5 stars.
It's tiny and cute only when it is working. Mine died on the first battery, about 4-hour usage.
The antenna cable in my Accord is just slightly short. It's long enough that I can plug into my headunit, but if I want to get behind the headunit I have to disconnect the antenna. So, I bought this just for convenience and it's great. At $1.99 and free prime shipping, I can't see how Amazon is making any money on these but they are great. The cable seemed a little short in reality, but 12 feet is 12 feet and it was plenty for my use. The actual performance of the antenna is wonderful. The radio stations sound crisp as ever. FM sounds like a CD and the NPR hosts are practically sitting beside me.
I've used a FireWire 400 connection of this product with my MacBook Pro. Twice now it has stopped connecting - does not appear on the desktop - meaning all access to it is gone. When that happens, the on-off switch on the front does not work, which means it's more than a cable failure, which is what WD tech support attributes the problem to. (They replaced my supposedly sub-standard first provided cable with a second supposedly acceptable cable, and are now replacing that one.) I'm guessing the interactive circuitry gets jammed. Sometimes rebooting the computer and de-powering and re-powering the drive recovers it, but not always. It probably has to be done in some exacting sequence I haven't yet mastered. I will try using USB, but I don't want to connect it that way permanently because my USB already is overused, whereas the FireWire connection is available.Fortunately WD TS has not enforced the ominous one-free-call-only rule on this second failure, but I'm still feeling extremely vulnerable. Who knows how many times it will disconnect again and they'll send me another cable? I was on the verge of buying a second drive to back up this one, but no way now.
I purchased this notebook in December 2005 because of good reviews. I also purchased the extended warranty, but it hasn't helped much. Like others have noted, the power cord would no longer make good contact for powering up the unit after a year. It runs very hot and the fan is going all the time. Keys have stopped working and there have been software glitches. When you contact Hewlett-Packard tech support, be prepared for a 3-hour non-communication session with individuals in India. These sessions involve the same 30 questions, none of which are related to the problem, 20-minute pauses, and non-helpful suggestions. Using their web-based support isn't much better. And we are still waiting for our notebook to be returned to us from its last repair after 4 weeks! We have left messages begging for help from customer support people, but they never have returned our calls. I would strongly advise against purchasing this particular notebook because it is very trouble-prone and I would further suggest avoiding all HP products because their customer service is the worst of any company I have ever dealt with.
Do not buy these headphones. It's got tremendous bass but nothing else redeemable. The mids and highs are filled with distortion. I very much regret this purchase.
We recently cut our ties with DirecTV and just went with over the air digital signal. The RCA outdoor antenna worked great, but occasionally the picture pixelated. Having read reviews and experiences of others, I bought this signal amplifier and was blown away by the difference this little device made. We had very good HD quality, but this made it even better AND we found 4 more stations that we weren't getting previous to using this.Better picture, no pixelation and more channels! Great Deal!
received memory card and it was the correct one, and worked great. Also at a great price.
This is what I saw. Note it says Other products by Brother. I thought that the term compatible meant that the drum would work with more that one Brother Printer. Amazon misled me."Brother Compatible DR-510 20,000 PAGE DRUM UNIT USE WITH HL5140/HL5150D/HL5150DLT/HL5170DN Other products by Brother"
This piece of equipment is being used w/ a home theater amp that has one optical input. The three inputs allow for the connection of a satellite box, xBox 360, and a Blu-Ray player. The ease of switching between the three components is a time saver (from having to switch the optical cable between components) and the switching is smooth. I highly recommend purchasing this for use w/ an amp that has limited optical inputs.
I bought 2 of these cards to add eSata to a Sun X4100 server I use at home. The slots in the Sun box only support the short height cards, so these just fit using the shorter brackets that come with them. I added a pair of Lacie 1 TB eSata drives and created a ZFS mirror for full redundancy of controllers and drives. I've been running Solaris 10 x86 (10/2008) with no problems for about 4 months now.Update: July 2011. Cards still working great in the same server, running 24/7 for over 2 years now.
I always thought the Mac mouse was the best mouse I've ever used - until the little scroll ball got dirty and it was useless (you can't clean Mac mouses). And then I got this mouse to replace it, and am thrilled with it. I purchased it because it scrolls horizontally as well as vertically, but now I'm addicted to the 2-button mouse. I'm so pleased that you can get such a great product for so little money...
I got this to add to my network a way to play MP3's from my home computer.My set up is a bit strange. I have all of my audio and video systems in a closet. The house came with a wired network, and the termination points are all in this closet. I also have my network cabled in there, with the DSL modem hooked in.I connected it up to my network, as well as my audio and video set up. I ran the updates, and it looks like it is working, but it cannot make connection to my home computer, which is in another room, but hooked into the network.So, I am working on a solution.In the meantime, I have to say that I am unimpressed with the overal program that you access thru your TV. It is very blocky and basic. Not a streamlined presentation.I also do not like the fact that you have to run playing the audio library through my TV. It may be just a personal preference, but I run my audio system seperate from my video system.I am still working on this, but the limitation that this has to connecting to a network are bothersome to me.As I said above, I am still working on a solution.I will post an update as soon as I work on the next step.
I couldn't find this product in any retail stores and I am glad you still offer them because I love my printer and it works as great as it did the day I purchased it! Thanks for selling this !
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
This camera is GREAT.........I needed to go to the next level with a digital...........this was an excellant buy !!
ORDER A FEW FOR STOCKING STUFFERS.THEY WORK ONE CHARGE THEN NOTHING.CANT RECHARGE.CANT USE USB.NOTHING.EXPENSIVE KEY CHAIN.CALLED coby, THEY WANT YOU TO SHIP AT YOUR EXPENSE WITH A $6 MONEY ORDER PER ITEM TO REPLACE.coby IS KRAP!
It's a VIDEO cable, just as stated, just as designed. It does that, it pipes video from Canon Digital cameras (and if the previous reviewer has one of the EOS line, shame on him for expecting it to pipe out audio as well).
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 Russian language alphabet stickers two times for me and my mother from the same company as I was very pleased first time. Good quality and price. Usually, I like to see if they offer free shipping on the Amazon, and I found it that Osprey-Talon company has free shipping for their stickers. So, it was good for me. I enjoy now very much with my good looking keyboard which has yellow Russian letters that are easy to understand. So does my mom. Yellow looks very good on black.
Que espectaculo de maletin, realmente me gusta. Se lo recomiendo a todos. SUPER; SUPER:
At first I was a little skeptical ordering this product off-line being it was so much money. But compared to Circuit city, Best buy and other stores around here I was saving over $150 so I decided to order it. I received the product on time and it was brand new and everything seems to be working fine. It is a easy camcorder to use.
I am an amateur when it comes to telescopes and binoculars and even Astronomy. I've always wanted to look deeper into the night sky so I decided to go ahead and get something to look at it with. I researched around online and found a page where someone recommended 7x50 binoculars to start out so I went for it. It was also within my budget. And I must say, for under $80 they are a fine pair of binoculars indeed. The quality is crystal clear, crisp and sharp. I had my family members and I all out on the back porch star gazing and finding constellations. When you look with the naked eye you can only see a few compared to what you can see with these binoculars. They are amazing! So happy I went with this purchase! And Amazon did a great job packaging and getting it here at the right time (about a week). I will be taking these on vacation at the beach and camping later this year!Only thing I do have a question about, if anyone can answer, is how to make it to where I can take the cups off for eyeglass wearing? I see a lot of reviews saying you can do that but I don't see where I am able to and the directions aren't very reliable..Thanks!
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 chose this rating because everything about this was what I wanted, only thing, it took longer than stated and needed two people. Most quiet opener I've ever owned. The deadbolt is very comforting, secure! Love the time/temperature on the open/close button.
Couldn't ask for anything better in terms of quality and transmission speed. I ordered two of these, and both work fine.Pros:* Good-quality insulation* Low-odor plastic* Positive click engagement* Slightly odd but functional snag protectionCons:None. Works exactly as expected.General thoughts:I like the ethernet cables that have a fully housed clip, and though these have U-shaped loop to protect the clip, it does the trick. I pulled them through a couple of small holes i bored in the desk to keep things tidy, and they did not snag or snap off.
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!
Unit works great. It even picks up satellites indoors and does not loose them once they have been quickly acquired. Much better than the regular Etrex model that loose the satellites in heavy tree canopy or indoors. Color screen is a bonus with the ability to change color to your liking. Extra micro XD card slot allows you to put maps on the unit for a better location perspective. Many other options that I don't even use.
I cannot use the product. It is for the second time I have purchased such USB to parallel printer cable only to receive again the incorrect parallel connector. The model #s are/is per the HP printer's documentation (Parallel IEEE 1284) , the Amazon website picture does not clearly show the connector(s), and the result is that they/it does not fit.
The cables just screams "status!". If you want to be recognized at your next LAN party, or just need a high end accessory then pick up one of these puppies. When friends are trying to show off their iPhone or other cool gadgets just whip out your Denon AKDL1 and their jaws will drop with awe and wonder.
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 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.
I have owned this mp3 player for the past six months now, and I have been very satisfied with the playback quality, the long battery life (20+ hours on a single AA), and its portability. It's only about twice as thick as a AA battery and can fit in a pocket easily. The FM tuner comes in really handy, because I can listen to the radio at work and switch to my music collection when I'm tired of that. Another advantage is that you can download a special driver from the iRiver website and use the IFP-180T as a disk drive in Windows, and it will automatically recognize playable music types (mp3, wma). This way, you don't have to use any proprietary software to upload music to the device (just open it like any folder in Windows) and copying music to your PC is uninhibited (unlike Apple's iPod and iTunes, which doesn't let you copy music to the computer).The menu system, though not as intuitive as other products, is easy to learn, though the short stubby joystick can be a pain to operate. Also, the earbuds that come with the player are very cheap and the earpads keep slipping off. I felt the iPod earbuds were better in comparison. It would be a good idea to get upgraded earbuds that are more comfortable, at least. Another downside is the comparatively low 128 MB storage space. I like to hear my songs in high quality (256 kbps and higher) so I can't fit any more than about 15 songs on the player, but that doesn't bother me too much, since it's so inexpensive to begin with.
First of all, who ever put together the product description together couldn't be bothered to look inside the package - two tweeters are included - not one - a tweeter for each driver. It's a component system, Amazon!I bought a pair to complement another brand and I loved them so much that I ditched the other brand and now have four of these bad-boys in my truck. I'm driving all four speakers in parallel using an ancient Kenwood PS150 @ 2 Ohms. The base and mid-range are unbelievable. The highs are ear piercing. They completely drown out my diesel Dodge Ram; I didn't think that was possible.You do need a good amp to get the full benefit of these speakers - they LOVE to be driven hard. Although they won't produce the window-rattling ghetto base, you will feel in the floors and seats. Dynomat or similar vibration dampening material is pretty much a must.
I received tv for a great price from Amazon and had no trouble with the shipping. TV picture quality was awesome, immediately loved the tv. Had tv for approximately a week and then on vacation for two weeks. Came back and watched off and on for another couple of weeks, then picture went real white. Called Amazon but it was past thirty day return policy. Called Samsung and got the run around for a week and a half about getting it repaired. The first place they told us to call to get it fixed the guy just laughed and said he didn't want to touch it. Finally , found a local repair shop and the guy there said he had never heard of a problem like the one we are experiencing. Been with out tv for going on three weeks. Not sure about quality or quality of service.
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.
I previously had a ball tracking mouse, and this optical one is fantastic. It was easy to install and works great. I am very pleased with this purchase. The price was good, and I have a high quality product that fulfills all my expectations.
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!
To start with, the ergonomics of this camera are amazing. It feels extremely comfortable in my hands. I would suggest going and handling a few cameras to get an idea of what is comfortable before you buy something, but all of the controls are very intuitive on the D80.The image quality is great. Much of this depends on your lens, but the sensor on this camera does a tremendous job rendering images that you shoot.The camera is built great. It is not weatherproofed, so it does have a plastic housing, but unless you are a professional photographer this probably won't matter to you. I have been using it for a couple years now and it has been very durable.If you are looking for a solid dSLR, this is a great option if you can find one used. Otherwise, Nikon has some excellent new options available.
I have had two smartdisk drives for about a year now, and I couldn't be happier with them. I have two versions, a FW 800 and FW 400, and the speed difference is almost negligible unless I'm doing heavy photo or video editing. I primarily use them to store my aperture library and my aperture photo vault. These flawlessly daisy chain with my 17" macbook pro when i want them too, and even play nice when i daisy chain them with my two 500 gb WD My Book Pros.If you have a Mac, there should be no question in your mind about getting these drives, they are remarkable pieces of engineering.
I bought this product because it was highly rated on [...](4.something out of 5).Within 10 minutes of taking it out of the box, i was watching "Lost" in HD. I got around 15 channels,all digital(probably because there are no analog channels any more).I live in midtown Atlanta hence the number of channels the antenna picked.I paid 11 bucks for it Best buy and as of now I have no reason to buy a 50 dollar plus antenna.I will definitely recommend buying this antenna and trying out first.
I purchased the Iriver H10 in February of this year down loaded music from my computer ( HP Pavilian a730n running windows XP) stored CD collection using windows Multi Media. I had no problems with down loads and the sound and ease of operation was very good although the display is washed out in bright sunlight. I took the H10 on a cruise which is when I noticed the tracks on the albums were in alphabetical order instead of by track number. The new firmware has corrected this problem. Just go to the Iriver web site.All and all a very good product, with a good display for photos and good FM radio
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.
Good Value. I looked for hours online and the closest i came to a price like this was $150 AFTER a rebate. I've already burned 6 CD's, and i've only had one problem and i suspect it was the CD-R and the CD Burner. Good price.
I bought these to replace the earbuds that came with my iPhone, and I have to admit these are 100 times better, which is surprising given how inexpensive they are. These fit my ears *perfectly*, unlike the Apple earbuds that just don't fit right. The sound quality isn't *quite* as good as the Apple earbuds, but I'm still very happy with it. Not only do they fit, they are very comfortable too. The in-line button works just like the iPhone earbuds.My only complaint is the length of the cord. It's a *little* too long. The Apple earbuds got the length just right, but these ones are about 6 inches too long and have some slack.Some people might also like to know that the cord is actually a fabric material, not black plastic like it appears in the picture. It doesn't get tangled as easily, and it looks pretty cool :-)I highly recommend this product!
I like this microphone: very sensitive and can pick up the sound of a voice in the room clearly even if several feet away. Actually, it's even more sensitive that needed, I find myself having to trim down the imput on my mixer. But overall it's a great purchase.
I've been using right-handed mice for years, most of them 'ergonomic', which is to say 'carpal-tunnel-inducing for anyone left-handed'. This is the first left-handed mouse I've ever used, and it really is amazing being able to have all the nice ease-of-use functions right-handed users have had for so long, such as thumb buttons, a comfortable grip, and so forth.The mouse itself took me a little while to get used to. I was using a Logitech G7 cordless mouse just prior, which had extremely fine-tuned response and tracking. The MX 610 doesn't possess quite that fine-level of granularity, but is still rather nice and precise; I only notice the difference when photoediting, where I'm a little less sure than I was before. However, the added comfort is a WELCOME change!Battery life seems to be decent; I got about a month on the first set of included batteries, consisting of daily use for several hours usually. The MX610 uses 2 AA batteries rather than rechargeables. Some like disposables, some like rechargeables - I'm in the middle on the subject (I've liked and disliked both for various reasons at times), so it's for you to decide if this is a major attraction or detraction.The MX610 lefty fits well into my (rather large) hand and both buttons are easy to use/press. The wheel is also easy to access, and extremely easy to scroll. As is the case with many current mice, it supports both vertical and horizontal scrolling, and the horizontal scrolling is easy to do (unlike on some Microsoft brands of mice).The two thumb buttons for forward/backward web navigation are a little clunky to get to (they seem to be set up high, in my opinion) but I don't use them often.This mouse possesses two light-up buttons as well - a blue button for incoming instant messages, and a green for incoming email. Both of them are extremely poorly-placed, almost on the top right corner of the mouse. Neither of them are particularly easy to access, either via thumb or index finger; I usually have to lift my hand off the mouse to get to them. As I mentioned, however, I have big hands, so your mileage may vary.There's also built-in volume control up/down buttons just to the front of the mail/IM buttons. Those are slightly easier to click with my index finger when needed, but still a bit clunky.As with most decent Logitech mice, all the extra buttons (mail, IM, volume, web navigation) can be reprogrammed to do whatever you want out of a variety of functions.All in all, I find this mouse extremely worth the purchase if you're a left-handed user who wants a usable mouse that isn't a generic righty/lefty scroll mouse, and who wants to have some navigation buttons and extra goodies. The feel of the mouse is very comfortable, and overall it's definitely a quality mouse. Lefties finally get a break in the computer world!
Execellent unit. The bluetooth is very tinny sounding but works great. People complain on the other end and you can hear in vehicle
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.
If you're looking for a Vista audio workaround like I was, I recommend this little jewel! Really good audio quality for the majority of music or movie buffs. Works instantly right out of the box. Little to no configuration necessary, though there is a driver disc included. I recommend the manufacturer's driver on Vista. USB powered with good volume range and clear sound, software equalizer, surround, and presets for those who like to tweak their music. Not a CPU hog (even on 64Bit Vista) Well built and functions correctly every reboot. Has built in headphone jack and a port adapter for digital audio (dig audio cable not included) to hook up to HD DVD/BR player or digital speakers. I'm using it as my primary audio system now & I no longer have to deal with "MS VexMe", (at least in the audio) .
I've had these headphones for over seven years and I still use them almost daily. These headphones are perfect for DJing because of how clearly you can hear the bass and because of how they enclose your entire hear muffling a lot of outside noise. Definitely NOT for casual listening and definitely NOT for all genres of music.After using these headphones for several years the padding for the ear has really worn out, it is almost completely gone. They're still comfortable to wear, but no longer for long periods of time (several hours). I expect some wear and tear after that many years of use. The sound however remains superb. Clear, bassy, and loud.Several reviews stating that they've broken their MDRs, I have not had this issue BUT the reason I have not is because of what I observed from other DJs and my own experience with the MDR v500.These headphones were designed to give DJs the ability to move the ear piece in several directions. You can flip the ear piece out, you can bend them in to store the MDRs, and this type of constant wear is what breaks these things. I do NOT blame the people doing this because these headphones were designed this way. I used to own the MDR v500s and that is how I broke them, so be careful.I have to give these headphones 5 stars despite the physical design flaw. The sound is amazing and after over seven years of use they are still going on strong.
This is my first GPS and it lived up to my expectations and then some. The screen is very bright, even on a sunny day in the snow. The tracks work great and are very accurate when snowmobiling, even at high speeds and under tree cover. Battery life is very good on rechargable batteries, although I haven't had a chance to time it.
I wanted to hook my laptop up to my television for some time now and never knew how until I watched some 12yo kid on youtube show me how. I got a VGA to HDMI without doing research only to find that it did not work. I literaly just plugged in the cable to my tv and bam! It shows amazing quality and I am impressed. I love it.
I resisted "going digital" until now, but my wife got me a D80 for Christmas. I've worked in photography but for many years it has been a hobby (which I prefer), and I've owned Nikon F2, F3HP, Bronica 6x6, and various 4x5 view cameras. One thing I've always struggled with in using the highly convenient 35mm SLR format is enlargement capability with such small format images. Once you've used 4x5 it's hard to settle for the graininess and low resolution of most 35mm films (Kodachrome excepted). But the 10 megapixel D80 may finally solve this for me.The D80 + 18-135mm ED lens is an amazing package, and I salute Nikon for offering the new digital SLR this way. The capabilities of the D80 with this lens are impressive--and far beyond my rudimentary digital knowledge at this point. But learning how it all works is going to be a whole heck of a lot of fun.Most of my reluctance over "going digital" evaporated the first time I plugged the D80's USB cord into my computer and watched the images I'd just taken load automatically into Adobe Photoshop Elements. Literally a few moments later I watched a beautiful slide show of my images--with music to boot--play across the computer screen with incredible clarity and resolution. Wistful memories of Kodachrome? Well yes, but I think I'll get over them with this camera.One worry I had as an eyeglass wearer was whether the D80's viewfinder and eyepiece would allow me to see the entire image plus the exposure info while shooting---other digital SLRs I've tried were problematic in this. But I find the view through the D80 eyepiece is nearly as good as my F3 High Eyepoint body. This is significant and telling to me, since the D80 is decidedly an amateur camera while the F3 was Nikon's flagship pro SLR in its day.Criticisms: not many at this point. The camera feels too light to me, but I'm used to the F3/MD3 motor drive combo, which most photographers today would think a punishment to carry and use. I'm inclined to say that the array of options in programming, exposure adjustment, autofocus, etc. is dizzying to me, and I'm not sure how much of it is really necessary. But, again, I think it will be fun playing with all the obscure settings.An amazing machine, highly recommended--even for old guys like me.******************Update: After using the D80 for a month I just purchased the MB-D80 battery pack for it, and my reaction to using this combination is that the basic camera doesn't feel complete to me without the vertical grip and the extension of the standard grip that the battery pack provides. Granted the MB-D80 adds quite a bit of bulk to the camera, but being used to motor driven F3s and F2s it still feels quite trim and light to me. It also makes the D80 more like my F3/MD3 in that I can use AA batteries in an emergency. Great accessory for a very nice camera.
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.
Very happy with vendor went out of their way with this order, product as advertised
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.
This TV works great on digital channels! It was easy to set up and the swivel base is a bonus. Analog leaves a bit to be desired. Had some trouble setting up DVI. All told, we love this set for our living room
The hard drive has been working great for me. I the included software has not been very useful. I wanted to mirror my MacBook hard drive but it does not have capabilities to do that. The software is slow compared to what I found for free on the interenet.
The TV wall mount works great and looks good. It is everything I was looking for in a TV wall mount and the price is the best I've seen.
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.
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!
The ink side of the pen has been changed and is now only held in using friction. Previous version screwed in. This results in the pen end shooting out due to the spring on the ink side. Very poor design.
too thin. my wrists wouldnt sit properly as there was not enough room
This is my first digital camera, having used multiple Nikon film cameras over 40 years. The camera has four limitations: 1) in indoor lighting, autofocus &quot;hunts&quot; and &quot;hunts&quot;; 2) steep learning curve with a BIG manual REQUIRED reading; 3) no filters possible? VERY Strange; 4) proprietary battery, whose life with autofocus and fill-in speedlight available runs 30-40 minutes.Output quality even at normal setting is superb. With enough time and effort I'm confident I'll master the WEALTH of possibilities, but it is a complicated camera if one wishes to master the variety of options. Easy to use at auto-everything setting. Lots more control possible with various User Settings 1, 2, or 3. I'd recommend one or more 512 high-speed Compact Flash cards as a minimum, unless you stay mighty close to your computer, and I'd get at least three additional Nikon batteries. With time and effort, I've grown to love it, but it's not easy for a digital &quot;newbie.&quot; Expect to spend a LOT of time in a complicated menu system and a LOT of time with your nose in the rather poorly written manual.For a MUCH better manual, buy Dennis P. Curtin's &quot;Short Course in Nikon CoolPix 5700 Photography.&quot; The printed format is B&amp;W, but the included CD allows one to print the whole manual in color [.pdf file] and/or a 14-page &quot;cheat sheet&quot; that greatly simplifies the confusing controls on this VERY capable camera.LATER: After 13 months with this camera, I continue to find GREAT picture quality, but will trade it for an 8700 in order to get a decent autofocus. We tried taking baby pictures in indoor lighting and it was simply hopeless. The AF essentially &quot;gives up&quot; in low lighting ... a stupid design flaw, as is the lack of easy use of filters and a complex set buttons, wheels, switches, etc. In decent lighting this is an EXTREMELY capable camera, with gorgeous output. For very little more the 8700 is far more capable of working in a low-light environment.
FANTASTIC sound for the money! (seems to work well with Asus P5W DH, anyway) Nice crisp highs, decent mid-range and unmuddied lows make this an excellent pick, IMO. The only down-side I could find is some of the nonsense-software included is, well, nonsense.Creative scores, again.
I spent quite some time looking for a laptop sleeve that was sturdy enough to use alone and had handles. This is by far the best product I've seen.It is super lightweight and feels more sturdy than other products (thanks to the "dimples"). It even holds a book with my 15.4" laptop. The orange trim adds a stylish touch.I highly recommend this product.
Bought two of these batteries for my camera. The first one lasted one day and then died. The second one never took a charge and is useless. Do not purchase this battery.
This review is not only for their Wireless-G Notebook Adaptor Model WPC54G, but also for their USB wireless PC adaptor. Linksys Technical Service is terrible, needed help today to hook up both of these new items. Their reps were rude, unknowledgeable, and one even hung up on me when he couldn't answer the questions. Both of these items are being returned tomorrow....I'd rather stay wireless than deal with this rude customer service.
As an outdated method of storage, this was very hard to find. We were thrilled when we did find it at an affordable price. Works perfect with our camera, for both stills and videos.
I have had this router for 2 years now. It was easy to set up and worked reasonably well for the two years. Very occasionally, it refused to accept wireless connections (always worked for hard-wired) and the only solution was to unplug, wait 10 seconds and plug back in. This always solved the problem. I have a windows 7 PC, a smart phone and an XP laptop and all would be blocked wirelessly until the router was restarted. I never worried too much since this only happened about once a month.Then suddenly, this started happening all the time. Every time I switch on any of my PCs or walk into the house with my phone, no connection unless I restart the router. Once the connection is up, it stays up until I power off the PC. I have tried the hard reset, software reset and upgraded firmware, with no success.The reason for me writing this review is to warn about technical support from India which is the worst I have ever experienced. My problem did not seem to fit into the flowcharts the assistant had and I kept being told "So you problem is" and it never was. After 1 hr on the phone I gave up. I am now looking to replace my router and will never buy a Netgear product again, based on their complete lack of support.Be warned, I'm a reasonably advanced user but not an expert. Only buy this product if you're a genius at networking and will never need support.......
This is the onle modem I have owned and had for 2 years now. Don't know much about modems or if there are better. I am statisfied with this. I had few problems though, but it was not entirely the Modems fault. I had tried to hook a wireless phone line in my house. While the wireless phone line was hooked my dsl would not work. Since the Wireless phonline was a cheap one, they cost near a hundred or more, it is likely to be the problem. I did not use it. Another problem I had was with my Lynskys wireless router. It needed to be installed and the DSL will not work if it is and I had lost the installation CD of the router so hooking up my new computer, I had to call SBC to help, and they did. They had helped me hook up the Lynksys and I did not have buy another wireless rouer or Order the CD, which Im sure they will charge me.
It was perfect. As described, no damage to the ball and was practically brand new. Only thing that wad bad was the box bit who cares about that.
This is the best value that you can buy, meaning the largest volume for the least amount of money, from a reputable company. This is the second one that we have bought and might by another.
I picked my machine up second hand from an out of business office and haven't had any complaints.It does take an interval of time to commence printing but when it starts, the prints come right out within a very short time between each. I use mine at home for just home use so I'm not into the worry about replacing major parts. I'll dump it and pick up another used machine when the time comes that it goes tango uniform. I paid next to nothing for it and it would be insane to put hundreds into replacemente parts. I'll enjoy it while it lasts and pray that it will serve me well for a few years anyway at the low rate I use it. It scans beautifully, and the print quality is as good as I could expect. This is the third laser, first color laser I've gotten for next to nothing at yard sales and I won't ever be found dead at an office supply store. All three were fully operational and no problems with any of them. Two were sold, I'm hanging onto this one till it croaks. I'd urge people to shop Amazon.com for used machines dirt cheap whenever they can if they cannot find one at a local yard sale.
This is an amazing camera in its category. Used it intensely during vacation. Definitely worth buy. If you're looking for good point and shoot camera, Cannon SD700 is the best alternative with lots of features. Photos are just astounding!
it came broken on a side...but since the radio covers it, I keep it...fits ok on my mazda protege 2001
This keypad is great for working with Quickbooks. Entering numbers is a breeze. It installed easily, with XP. Received quickly, even over the Christmas rush. Excellent response to inquirys. (Just a note... if you select 'standard shipping', there is no tracking number available.)
I have had many problems with this machine. It crashes all the time, it looses entire albums, and the battery is very unreliable. I have had to reload my entire music collection three times in 6 months, and it is long process to do it each time because it no requires you to use their very poorly designed program. It is an inexpessive devise, but I recommend spending a bit more for a better item. It will be worth the $$.
I bought this camera bag based on the customer reviews. I have had it for over two years now and I love it. I can fit my Nikon Coolpics 4500 and the charger with room to spare. However, it is never too big or bulky. I like the divider in the middle and the zippered compartment on the front. I have never had any problems with the quality of the bag or the buckle. Overall, it is a good value.
I received the camera but there was no memory card in the box. I contacted Amazon and they sent me information how to contact Panasonic. I looked at the instruction book and contacted Panasonic twice before I got the right place there. They said the vendor was responsible to furnish all the parts. The camera looks great but I haven't been able to use it yet. I have ordered a good memory card and waiting on it. If you find parts missing in a Panasonic item just box it up and send it back. The memory card that is furnished is less than ten dollars and almost usless but I wanted Panasonic and Amazon to know the order was short.
I was delighted with my cute, powerful little iomega portable, external hard drive, chose it after extensive research based on solid reviews, small, truly portable size (even fit in my small purses)...delighted, that is, until it started clicking, whirring, and not reading the files it holds...only 2 1/2 months after i got it! i sought support from a representative in an online 'chat', and was told that clicking/whirring indicates fatal error. "I'll send you instructions for getting a replacement." Great. How do I retrieve my data? "Oh, it's gone. I'm off in 5 minutes. Will send instructions tomorrow. Bye. >>>your chat session has ended&lt;&lt;&lt; "Except he didn't email instructions --even after two emails to follow up--final went to online support for a 'chat', and got the same guy (perhaps there is only one?), who apologized and said he gets really busy sometimes. Asked about data recovery--he gave me their number. At no charge, I assume? No, they'll replace the unit but I have to pay for recovery even if it's due to a faulty unit! I know Iomega is supposed to be a reputable company, but sounds like a scam.Am I going to get a replacement? Yes. Am I going to keep it? No way--straight to ebay. The next one I get will have strong reviews, but i'll sacrifice a few gigs for a lower cost and get to be safe--I'll use one to carry files to/from work and conferences; the other for stay at home back up.
This item connectes two PCs to a printer and is very easy to use - switches from one to another PC with just a push of a button.
The SD800IS is a great small digital camera. It is easy to use and has multiple functions. I primarily use it for underwater photos and am very pleased with the results.
This camera is my first SLR camera and I absolutley love it. I love the fact that there are many manual setting that you can choose from, such as setting the white balance, to the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture settings. It's great all around, and my friends think i look like a pro, although I insist i am not.As for the kit lens, it has good sharpness, fast focusing, not the quietest though(I'm not sure wheter or not it has the USM), but that really doesn't matter to me.If i could rate it out of 10, I'd give it a 9, it'll earn the last one after i fugure out the rest of it.
I am a owner of this TV for 5 years now. I moved it from room to room, house to house.. etc.. about 1000 times. I connected/disconnected video game devises 1000 times. I have a 50 inch Plasma at home, but I still prefer to play my Xbox on Polaroid. All of my friends love this TV. With 5 years experience and running, I am still enjoying this TV in my room. It hasn't given me a single problem in 5 years.
I bought it since the price temporarily dropped. After using it for one day, I decide to return it.1. The build quality is ok, but it is 100% plastic feeling.2. sound quality is ok, clean but not deep nor expressive, but why do I buy a ~100USD heavy headphone just because it is ok?3. It is way tooooo tight. It is not about the pain on the ears, it is about the pain right on the contact point on my head.I don't have abnormal size head, the pain is instant on and it kills all the (possible) fun of listening to music.conclusion: if you love to pay ~100USD to get a device to press hard on your head, go for it.If you plan to buy a music listening device, then forget about it.
I see lots of 4 and 5 ratings for this product (including mine), and then a couple of 1's. Here's my guess of where those few poor ratings came from. The repeater base unit has an antenna input connector where the XM antenna plugs in. In the box it also comes with what looks like an 'antenna' module, which is really a receiver of the repeater signal. It may be tempting to plug that receiver into the base unit without thinking, and try to use it as the antenna? I know this sounds pretty dumb, but the plugs are compatible, so that's my guess. When used correctly (that is, the old antenna you were using before you got this device plugged into the base unit and the receiver module plugged into the XM receiver), this thing works well! I haven't tried to see what the range capability is, but it does give me a good signal from a couple of rooms away, and does NOT require line of sight. Just what I needed... thanks Santa (I mean Nat and Zach)!
Son el complemeto perfecto del case Antec 900, adquiri dos de estos uno para el side window del case (el acrilico) y otro para el frente detras de uno de los ventiladores de fabrica, el de arriba, menos mal por que ese dejo de funcionar! son excelentes! puedes variar su velocidad en tres niveles! y los led azules hipnotizan a quien vea tu case! temperatura promedio del procesador y tarjeta madre 35 grados.
3500 pages so far, flawless operation. Configuration webpage makes viewing print status easy. Warms up fast (10sec). Prints fast. Does envelopes and index cards well. Cheap replacement cartridges. Easy install. I looked at Samsung, HP, Dell - but the one my local Kinko's uses behind the counter is a Brother HL5250DN. I can't think of a better endorsement than that.
I don't want something that pretends to be a toaster a bumper jack a telephone and a shiatsu massager all in on. I want something that does a few things well. I want my address book, and a calendar and a handy calculator to be easily accessible. A priortizable to-do list as well. The Z-22 has exactly that. I bought a sudoku add-on for when I'm stuck in waiting rooms or wherever. It's light --- hardly even know it's in my shirt pocket. It's got all the convenience I want. I'm very skeptical about those "Ron Popiel" type devices that do everything but take a shower for you. SThe calendar view even integrates your actual calendar, your to-do list, AND birth dates from your contacts list. It's hard to beat for the price --- and does EVERYTHING it says it does with no further strings attached. Very easy to sync, too. Mac users be warned, however. Its software is compatible with OS 9.xx and not beyond.
Item is currently completely dead after 6 months of light use. Will post update after Trip Lite responds to request for warranty coverage. However it looks like I am responsible for cost of return to manufacturer. So far not happy with purchase.Update: It has taken about a month to get a warranty replacement for the defective item. It cost me $30 to ship the dead unit back to Tripplite. If I were running a data center, I would never consider Tripplite. While they did replace their defective unit, it took 1 month and I had to pay money for shipping the defective unit back to the company. The downtime alone is huge, and the out of pocket expense is salt in the wound. I will not buy another Tripplite product, and connot recommend this company. APC is probably the company I will use in the future. For mission critical applications, Tripplite is a FAIL!
I recently got my iTrip and have been pleased with it so far. It was easy to install the software on my PC and sync it to my 20 gb ipod. I was able to find a station that works well in my area within a couple minutes. The sound quality isn't CD perfect, but it sounds as good as an FM station can get. There's a very slight &quot;hiss&quot; from my car radio when I use the iTrip, similar to playing a cassette.I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone that would like to listen to their ipod in the car without dealing with extra cords/wires.
Not much to review here, it is what it is. The cable comes with the cable connections already attached, which I didn't realize, but that just meant we had to cut them off. Other than that, it's cable! My only complaint is that on 2 of the 3 rolls we purchased, the plastic base and tops were either broken or busted off completely, which in turn made a mess when spooling.
I'm really enjoying my Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones. They sound great, are comfortable and fold nicely. The only drawback is their size. You'll look ridiculous walking around town, yet ideal for long rides or home use. Enjoy, I have.
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.
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.
Great headphones. Sound is amazing, fit in the ear is great. I used to have a pair of Shure E2c's, and these are WAY better.
I own 2 of these and use them with a cheap 4 channel PCI capture card on a linux server running 'motion' (software). Cameras are mounted outside and oversee the front/rear of the house. I do not consider this system "security" but rather a planning aid - I know when my packages get delivered, for instance, or whether to get up to answer the door.Pros:- Solid construction, I didn't even have to tighten anything.- Image is fairly clear in most lighting conditions- Doesn't stand out too much.- Has not exploded, complained or required constant attention.- IR illumination is adequate to make out shapes from 20 feet.Cons:- Automatic Color to Black And White switchover occurs in fairly brightconditions - they are almost never in color mode for me - even on sunny days! Either that or colors just aren't very bright.- Red glow from the IR LED's - visible when looking directly at the camera at night from about 20 feet away. I can live with it, but someone may care if they are trying to be subtle.- Extension cable, which is very helpful, is very, very weak. This is not a con, more of a warning - if pulling it through the attic, be gentle : I ripped off the (unused) audio connector and shorted power in one of them while snaking it.- The screw holes are indeed small, but most regular drywall screws fit or fit with a bit of encouragement.- There is an unused RCA audio connector (RED) on the camera and the cable, adding bulk to wires that need to be hidden. In retrospect I used that to run power (with some creative soldering) when I destroyed the power wire, so it was helpful.
Read all about cleaning solutions for my camera. very please I chose this one...did the job perfectly.
I take this in my gym bag -- toss it on the bottom, throw it around and it still works great! I've had BAD luck with Sony -- I think their products have decreased in quality lately. I think the reception is fine (though I only use it to listen to the rebroadcast of the TV sound at the health club. It is an inexpensive radio -- if you don't need anything fancy -- this is your best bet.
Fit perfect. We can' t tell how water proof it is , but hpoe fully it protects our gps from some moisture.
To think that one can have Gbit ethernet in the home/small office at such an affordable price is just amazing to me. This switch really gives you no other option for high speed network connectivity. I also own a linksys 8 port and a netgear 8 port and both of them have had the same issue, requiring me to power off/on to restore connectivity. That being said, it could be a bad NIC somewhere on my network. However, I now own three of these 8 port D-Link switches and I have not had to power them down once.There's really no reason to post pros/cons. This switch offers a complete management-free switched environment that performs up to expectations. I would definitely recommend buying this for any home and/or small office. Especially, if you transfer large files such as videos and/or music and image collections. Also great if you have a central backup repository for PC's/Macs.
I use this adaptor to connect either a 5th gen iPod or iAudio U2 to my wife's BMW 5-series. The 528i has a cassette in the front and CD changer in the trunk. The soud quality from this Maxell is as good as it gets for tape adaptors. It will never be as good as using a dedicated line-out on the source plater to line-in RCA jacks on a good headunit (which I do in my car). However, those cars without any line-in connections on the amp/headunit, the next best thing is a tape adaptor. I've tried a few tape adaptors and this one has some of the lowest signal noise and virtually no mechanical clicking. It also boasts a high signal-to-noise ratio when compared to other models out there. It is also compatable with cassette players with a picky auto-switch feature.Those of you with this unit (or any tape adaptor) and an MP3 player; I HIGHLY suggest you invest in a dedicated line-out adaptor (through the dock connector on recent iPods). This will give you much better sound quality than going through the headphone jack. It will also alleviate the need to volume match the output on the mp3 player to that of the volume level on the car system.A word to the wise: As for the "An electronics fan" user who posted his awful review of this adaptor...ignore that review. I highly doubt any real electronics fan would keep blown speakers in his/her car. I also have trouble taking audio quality advice from someone who clearly doesn't care or understand proper audio staging/imaging, bass reproduction, EQ setup or the quality of his speakers. The fact that his speakers buzz with this tape unit shows the person a)needs new speakers, b)is outputting via a poor CD/MP3 player, c)isn't volume matching the signal or using a dedicated line-out, d)knows very little about audio.
I started off college in the fall of 2007, and that's around the same time in which I purchased this camera. I'm finally putting my 2 cents in after not properly praising this camera.This was my first digital camera; I had gotten it after a friend of mine bought this same one and told me nothing but great things about it. So I went ahead and purchased it (the seller said it was used, but to my surprise, it arrived NEW! or like new, it was in an immaculate condition.)The pictures are great, a little bit iffy at times, but after playing with the functions I have managed to get some great images out of it (played with: night mode, macro, black and white, sepia, etc).The video feature i'm ok with. It's a bit pixelated in the dark, and I wish there were more functions to it.What was also entertaining was the tilt feature when reviwing pictures.This camera has been everywhere with me, and even survived some sand in the lens (and yet it still works great), as well as numeorus meetings with the pavement.It was a great investment and I definitely don't regret it.
Very easy to use. Lots of info on the web on using it. Love being able to download traccks of hikes and import into Google Earth.
I have an FZ150 and this item is compatable with it. Make sure you buy the adapter(DMW-LA5)for it. It really makes the LT55 conversion lens stick way out there so a tri-pod is a must. Ive actually taken a few pics by hand at aircraft flying by. They came out suprising good (not blurry). Even so I still say get a tripod.
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.
It is a battery, a good battery. I cannot write too much about it. :-)However, I want to highlight the great custumer service behind this product. Hitech assisted me in many different ways. Very good seller, very good customer service. Highly recommended.
I ordered this product because my father-in-law owns one and I fell in love after using it. The picture quality is great and when set to auto even the worst picture taker (me) can get a good photo. At first I was a little weary about buying a used camera when in the description it said minor wear and tear. This camera is in pristine condition. The only wear and tear to be found are surface scratches on the screen cover on the back. The seller got this package to me really fast and extremely well packaged. Thank you for the great camera and fast shipping.
So here's the deal. I have the 2 woofers (which are actually 6 inches, not 6.5) behind the backseats of my car unlike most of the other reviews. They do pretty much nothing for me back there, but I have great Alpine speakers in the front door panels so I didn't want to take them out. Anyway, I can't see the woofers having much kick to them even if they were in the proper place. Compared to my cheap 10 inch subs, there's still no kick to them at all. So my bottom line is that I would advise not buying this set if you want a lot of bass like some of the reviews indicated.As far as the tweeters go...holy high volume Batman! They're just as powerful as those 6.5" Alpines I said I have! Unfortunately I got a little overly excited and didn't break in one of the tweeters enough before I cranked it, so one of them has a constant crackling noise to it. Since then, I've ordered another set because I really don't think you'll find a better set of tweeters out there unless it's a $60 set from Bose or something ridiculous like that. However, I might add some resistors this time around since I think they might actually be a little to powerful for their own good.Anyway, I'm rambling... just be cautious and make sure you break in the tweeters sufficiently before cranking it up, but I would say they're top notch! Bass is a 2.5/5 review though
The drive worked sporatically under WinMe (sometimes it read DVD's and sometime it just hangs). When I upgraded to XP it stopped reading DVDs and DVD-ROMs but it did stop hanging so the rebooting went away. Samsung does not support the drive and has removed any support information from thier web site regarding it. Even thier more current drives have very little support information. I would strongly recommend against purchasing any Samsung optical drive because of the lack of support.
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!
This is an excellent product from Sony. it works, is nice and easy to use.
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.
Pure junk. Remote is wonky and not everything works. I'm talking about forward reverse and such. We've had to use our old 642 remote to navigate menus. It buzzes sometimes.The biggest WTF is how it simply turns off after 15 minutes on pause, no resume no nothing. We have to reload the moving suffer though the previews and such and then we have to fast forward using the older philips remote.Total POSH not sure about what happened to Philips formerly good design.
Nice battery, came a bit slowly without special shipping. Like many, this one wanted to stick in the camera and had to be extracted with tape and small tools, then sanded a little to prevent a repeat.I'd buy this battery again since the problem (pretty frequent, actually) is caused by a "batch" in manufacturing, not the sellers or users.Cheers,
It worked okay for about a month and then froze up one day when I was running. I popped out the battery so it would turn off and when I turned it back on it had deleted all of the songs.
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 purchased this product in order to boost the memory, performance, and overall speed of my 2002 Dell Latitude C610. However, once inserted into the slot, my computer would not start up at all. After trying different combinations of the old RAM card and the new one, I drew the conclusion that the product was defective. Thankfully, after clearing up a miscommunication, the company issued me a full refund.
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.
Love this little piece of plastic. As far as diffusers go, this is the best. It fits on my speedlite like a glove. Very happy.
Exactly what it should be, a stylish, padded shoulder-tote for a laptop. Comes with several small but useful inner pockets and a neat little bag to put the AC adaptor in.But the the bag is not really designed for too much more than laptop and adaptor. You can fit in a mouse and some papers, but a real backpack or large laptop bag would be better if you need to carry a lot of stuff. Because it's only got one strap, a heavy load could cause some backstrain if you are prone to that. Consider it a more a portable bag for "quick-toting".
I looked for weeks for a new pressure cooker. I had the Inova model but it eventually wore out after 15 years. I shopped locally and looked on-line. The best prices I could find were between $49.00 and $75.00 for the size I wanted.I found the best price on Amazon. It works great, looks good and is heavy duty. The thick plated bottom is excellent for browning and high sides prevent splatter if you want to saute before cooking. I highly recommend this model for anyone who wants to experiment with pressure cooking or needs a quality replacement. Cooking with 1/3 the energy use of other appliances--this is truly a "green" machine!
I am so glad that I decided to go with the Zen instead of the Ipod or the Zune. My boys both have the Ipod and have decided that they really like the versitility of my Zen. It does not have the limitations that Ipod (Apple) does.Great sound. Great visuals. Easy to use. We will be getting another one but this time for my husband.
I put these into a box and powered them with a Boss R1002 RIOT. It does the job, good supplementary bass. Nothing to shake your rib cage, but if you're looking to for a little bump it does the trick. That was Summer 2011 and they're still pumpin. I suspect people are overpowering them according to the high RMS, it's not necessary.
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 gadget bag! For once everything fits... extra batteries, battery chargers, memory chips, small tripod etc. I don't have to leave anything behind, anymore. I even have room to pack an extra small camera and accessories! Bag comes with side pockets, a waist belt and straps on the bottom in case you want to attach more stuff!I also have a smaller version which I am happy with. This influenced my decision to purchase the bigger version.
I was completely delighted with the D200. The controls are more intuitive, accessible than the D100. The main reason for upgrading is the difficulty I was having slaveing SB800 and SB600 flash units off the built in flash on the D100. Its a snap with the D200. Also, the auto ISO feature has been great by allowing me to quickly take photos in low light without a flash. I'm glad for the option of JPEG+raw.A few negatives: Its noticeably heavier (take it hiking a lot) but I assume (I hope) more rugged. Of course, its pretty pricey but now I'm glad I went for it.
This mount is excellent - easy to assemble, sturdy in operation, reasonably priced and has a great range of motion. I mounted a 26" Asus monitor which was well above suggested size limit, but under the weight limit. The stand hold the monitor perfectly and allows me to move this beast of a monitor around my desk (or even over the edge of it) with ease.I can't beleive I wasted so many years fiddling with OEM/included monitor stands when this product was available. From now on every new monitor in my house will be VESA mount capable and mounted on an Ergotron mount
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 love the quality & the speed except for the indoor moving shots. I went to my nephew's wrestling tournement & I put it on sport shooting & I couldn't figure out how to use the flash at the same time & I missed some WONDERFUL shots!! Other than that, it was great & it might be something I am doing wrong...who knows!!
Greatly enhances the operation of the Tom Tom.I use the Tom Tom inside a van and it allows me to get reliable reception with out being in the front seat.
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 bought this for my parents and it's been a disaster from moment one. The first machine refused to run over the network despite myriad adjustments and phone calls to HP. Unit was replaced (with a remanufactured unit, of course) that also refused to run over the network and eventually stopped printing. Only after reading the riot act to HP did they send a third unit, which prints but won't scan over the network, and its ADF is DOA.The driver is clunky, HUGE even when minimally installed, and takes an act of Congress to get off of your machine entirely.HP used to charge a premium for a premium product. Now they charge a premium for garbage.
Even though we have not finished admiring the beauty of this made in China Product we anticipate the flavor of the meals-to-be as we draw upon the memory of childhood in our mother's kitchen.
I just returned from a 2-week snorkeling trip to the Society Islands (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, etc.) and used this UW housing for the first time. It worked perfectly. I was hesitant at first to pay the $200+ price, and even checked out an incredibly inferior $30 waterproof bag-type housing. In retrospect, I'm very happy I "took the plunge" and bought this product, particularly in light of the thousands of bucks my trip cost. As advertised, all of the controls are accessible, which is wonderful when quickly shifting between UW mode to Intelligent ISO when you pop above the surface, or between static and video to catch that ray or reef shark ambling by. I was careful to read the manual first and follow directions and never had a single problem after 25-30 short dives. Picture quality varied due to lighting, water clarity, and use of flash. The camera's UW setting sometimes yielded much better results than without. Post-dive Photoshop treatment really helped with final images, which probably tells you more about my amateur photography skills than anything else. Highly recommended.
The Amazon page for this player specifies that it does support SVCDs, this is not true. However, I was so happy with the player in all other aspects, I didn't want to return it. Still, the lack of SVCD support is sorely missed on an otherwise full featured player. CDR and CDRW support are great, and VCD support is there. I've found VCD preformance to be suprisingly good relative to some friends players. All in all, this is a great buy, but if you simply absolutely must have SVCD support, then find another player. If Toshiba would add support for SVCDs this would be an easy 5/5 stars. Funny thing is, I emailed Toshiba about the lack of SVCD playback and they told me they weren't familiar with that format, heh.
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.
Don't know if anyone can help ... I'm trying to find a long cable that will connect a Projector (using its' VGA) to connect to a Home Theater Receiver (using its' RCA). The projector only has two other hook-ups (one RCA & one S-Video). I have a CATV box using one, and a DVD player using the other. I'm trying to add an XBox 360 to the set-up, hooking it directly to the HT Reciver, but need to free up one input. If I can successfully link the Proj & HT Receiver it will solve all problems I think.I keep reading conflicting info about these VGA-to-RCA cables; I would hate to waste money on one if it's not going to work.Any helpful hints/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Man honestly you cant beat these speakers..! Sound is good to great and they came were easy to install an run. The speaker prongs in the rear aren't the best but hey for the price they made my bar-b-que great!Thanks,
Generates strong interference with our TV which runs off a rooftop antenna with signal amplifier. Works OK otherwise. The original Dell adapter does not cause interference.
The video playback on my Canon Elura 100 camcorder just stopped working. Playback behaved like the tape was blank. I tried multiple prerecorded tapes, but no playback on any of them.I ordered the Sony because of the reviews and the price was very reasonable, especially compared to the Canon head cleaner which was about 3 times the cost.I ran the Sony head cleaner 1 time for 10 seconds, and to my relief the camcorder playback was restored.
NOTE: I've now ordered several of these cables. I have basic DSL and the download/upload speeds seem to be quicker now that I've replaced all the OEM cables with these CAT6 cables.I chose the black 5 foot cables and went with "buying direct from Amazon" instead of one of the 3rd party sellers here. My cables are definitely genuine Cables To Go Cat6 cables as shown in the picture when you click on "Black" and "5 Foot Cable". I can't vouch for the other cables sold here, but mine were genuine. They are good quality 24 AWG ethernet cable, just don't use these snagless types if you plan on unplugging them often.
For the money, don't think I could beat it. Holds my 15.4 inch Gateway and everything that goes with it. Can also fit some paperwork, cds/dvds and whatever else I need. I've carried larger cases in the past that held more junk, but I just ended up stuffing them with things I didn't really need. This is light does what I need it to.
It charges my DS and is at a very affordable rate. I got it to replace the charger I lost and I can play my DS again.
Nice radio with many features. This CB has OK performance as a handheld, (as most handheld CBs do) but is much better when used with an external antenna. I reccommend the portable magnetic mount type. It can be moved between vehicles with ease. I know GMRS / FRS handhelds have more range, but CB has made life easier on the road when I can get the attention of a semi to let me squeeze into a slow/busy onramp. Also great for traffic updates on the spot. If you do alot of road trips or family travel, this radio along with a good radar detector makes long trips much easier. MG.
The antena works great but is very directional. I live in a remote area. It will pull in very weak distant stations,but the further the station away the more critical the aiming of the antena. I am pulling in good strong digital from over 50 miles but aiming for the station transmitter is critical.
I own literally shelves full of C and C++ books, and I've been programming in C professionally for almost ten years. This is THE book to have on C. I insist that every junior programmer I work with has a copy! It addresses not only programming syntax but good software engineering practices, and it has the most realistic real-world types of problems I have ever seen. When he asks you to find the bug in a section of code, those are exactly the type of bugs I see in novice programmers' code again and again. C is not a language for people who need to be coddled, and this book doesn't hold your hand; it just gives you lots of great information on C and how to do good software engineering. If you are a serious C professional, you should own this book.
Of all the great features, only scanning actually works. Trying to print is always a hassle. With new toner cartriges, I have to clean the printheads 3 times first. If the cartriges are 1/2 used, I can't get anything to print. I dont know if there is an iniate problem with the printheads, toner, or what!! But I have NEVER had a printer give me such a headache!!
Work great. Would buy the harness again. Everything fit right up, and it allowed me to keep the speakers playing through the factory amp.
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!
I used this to replace a long null modem cable. After I swapped in this adapter, my connection kept working fine.
I bought this locally @ bestbuy as i already pretty much knew how to set up a D-link i had it up and running in about 10 minutes also did the Firmware update just fine i have a desktop ,2 laptops and an xbox 360 all running without so far any problems :)
I use this stuff to clean everything. My 32" lcd tv. My iphone. My macbook pro. Basically anything with a screen on it.I gave it 4 stars because the cloth is comes with leaves some lint. I wish that was better.
The LCD display is horrible. It has a very shallow angle of view and poor contrast. But then that is to be expected for a $10 gizmo.What was unexpected was the poor software.1. The device does not appear to the computer as a standard USB storage device (unlike all cameras, mp3 devices, etc.) This means it needs special software to load images onto it (annoying). Plus the software doesn't work on all operating systems (e.g. Linux).2. There is no auto-off timer (e.g. turn off after 10 minutes of display). The device has poor battery life (4hrs) and if accidentally turned off in the pocket, will drain to 0.3. Turning the device off requires two button presses -- a horrible user interface. Pressing and holding the power button, as suggested in the manual, does not turn off the device.4. The device can be set to display the time with the photo, however, it *only* supports 24h time mode (i.e. 13:00 instead of 1:00pm).Overall, extremely poor software. And combined with the low quality hardware, it is something not worth the shipping cost let alone the price.
I've had these speakers hooked up for a couple of weeks now and they sound great. They make a huge difference in the backyard. I should have done this years ago. Very easy to hook up.
Placed order when it was in stock. Now nearly 2 weeks later I still don't have the item. When I went to cancel the order all of a sudden it is preparing to ship.Hey Amazon instead of worrying about "hassle-free" packaging maybe you should concentrate on getting your delivery system in order. Isn't that a core function of your business????Lately every item has taken longer to receive. If I were in the warehouse I would be kicking some major a** and I'd fire the warehouse manager.
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.
I have a Sony 15 times zoom digital camera I bought this bag for. This bag has adjustable sections for my compact digital camera to fit in right next to my sony Camera. It seems to be well built, has extra pockets, has a zipper closure as well as velcro. It suits my needs perfectly. I'm very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. I did shop around and this was the best deal for the best price.
Bought this to use with Blackberry as the lowest volume setting on there was too loud. It worked well for 8 months then stopped functioning. I was expecting better quality from Shure. If you just want to use it with a headphone, you may be better off by getting one with in-line volume control. I have an in-ear headphone from Sony with in-line volume control and it's working great right now.
This cable is small and flexible and performs well for my tv 22" vizio i have in my travel trailer its not easy to run std rg6 cable but this cable is nice. Thanks amazon
These are very good batteries. Everything I expected. Should have replaced my old ones a long time ago. Very satisfied.
I agree with all the reviewers who give this 1 star (because there is no category for zero stars!)I got this from a friend. She had bought it last year and from the beginning had MULTIPLE problems. When playing DVD's it freezes, skips, and occasionally doesn't want to let them out! She went back to where she bought it and they told her it was the connections and she needed better cables and a modulator. She went ahead and bought all that even though the cost was as much as the DVD player--but hey she's persistent.Unfortunately it still did the same thing. It drove her crazy. She took it to her church's youth room. It drove them crazy. Then she gave it to me and now its driving me crazy!The eject button works a small percentage of the time, its incredibly loud sometimes making all sorts of whirring, buzzing, and bumpy noises--as if a bunch of gnomes were in their hitting it with hammers! Irritating! The remote is awful and often doesn't work either.To my friend's credit she told me about all the problems and her attitude was "hey, its yours. PLEASE take it". Not being one to refuse a gift (especially of a DVD player!)I brought it home and hooked it up. It played the first 4 DVD's just fine. Then it started freezing up, skipping, and just generally doing what all the other reviewers have said it does.Bottom line: You know this product is not worth the money if I have come on amazon.com specifically to say how bad it is--because I didn't even pay for it!Spend a bit more and get a quality player. You won't be sorry.
This is a great buy for the price Amazon has to offer on this! No issues at all!
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This card works great with Windows 2000 and a D-Link 802.11g Wireless Access Point.My major complaint is that Linksys has stopped providing the specs for their chipsets as of the 802.11g series. The 802.11b series cards work great with Linux/*NIX, but the 802.11g does not and will not work at all. Apparently the company Linksys chose for the chipset, Broadcom [www.broadcom.com] refuses to release the specs so no one can write drivers without months of experimentation and reverse-engineering.I have always found that devices that do not provide linux support are inferior in quality and reliability to other devices that do.
England made speakers have one thing in common: they make very good small size 2 way speakers: B&W, KEF and Wharfedale is no exception. My review is based on Marantz SR940 receiver and Sony CDP-C15ES CD player and connect them with regular audio cable and speaker wires. I consider myself is a music and electronic lover, not an audiophilic. To be an audiophilic you will be obsessed to look, the price and the frequency of the audio equipment. And sometimes forget to enjoy of the music. Of course those $10000 a piece of speaker will make the owner feels good just look at them. There is nothing wrong to enjoy your hard working money. But Wharfedale Atlantic 100 is a down to the earth speaker. Very musical, clean on high and middle range vocal. Bass is surprise good for its size. You have to give 2 weeks to break in. The more I listen the Warfeale, the more I found it's sounds better.
I read the reviews on Amazon and decided that this was the perfect camcorder for my wife. We had given a camcorder to our son and daughter-in-law to takes pics of the grandkids and send them to us.....but alas, they would say the camcorder was never charged or it was just too much extra to carry to events. So, my wife wanted her own. It runs on 2 AA batteries, doesn't require a flashcard and plugs right into the computer without the need for software. The controls are incredibly simple, the picture quality very good (it's only shortcoming was when we tried to show videos on a very large screen, high def TV---but what do you expect for this price?). We did have to by extension cables to the USB port because the extension wasn't long enought to fit into the recessed ports of our CPU. My wife can throw this in her purse (along with extra batteries for backup) and take it anywhere. We were greatful to have it Christmas morning to get those great shots of the grandkids opening their gifts from Santa! I have already recommended this camcorder to several people and showed at a meeting of our local camera club. For us, it's ideal.
Works pretty well. Sometimes have to hit the "connect" button on the underside of the mouse to get it working.
the product was easy to put assemble and use. It took almost no effort to go from opening the package to using it on the stove. I am very happy with my purchase and it even came with a small cook book.
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!
I own three iPods, including this 3rd generation model. I specifically use it on a trashy PC... that is I got the machine out of someone's trash. It's an old machine (circa 1999) running 600 mhz with Win XP Professional. My iPod was recognized right away, without the need to load any drivers. Best of all is that if you set up your iPod on a PC, then you can plug it into either a Mac or Windows machine and access all of your files. Awesome!Having owned 3 generations of iPods, I'd say this one is the best designed model. It's lighter than the classic iPod, and its "touch wheel" navigates through the menu with much more control than the "click wheel" currently used in the current, 4th generation iPods and iPod Minis. I often use the wheel to assign ratings to my MP3's, so it can tell iTunes which are my favorites. The click wheel is far too sensitive, and it can take many tries to assign a song a rating of one star. Conversely, these touch wheel iPods are very precise, making for a very pleasurable experience.
This is a replacement for an earlier version of the same pressure cooker which has done faithful service for about twenty years. The new one is lighter in weight, but still seems sturdy enough. The new pressure gauge, a detachable knob which rocks when the pot comes to pressure, takes a little getting used to, but appears to work well. Only niggle: the instructiion book says don't cook split peas in this pot. Since I used the old one to cook split pea soup I find this unhelpful. Had I known this when I ordered the cooker I might have cancelled the purchase.
I purchased the AX-4000 to replace an older Sony remote in this family. The AX-4000 suffers from the same sticky keys used in the older models. This makes the remote feel clunky and reflects poor quality in the fabrication. The unit finally failed today after just 4 months. SURPRISE! This clunker comes with just a 90 day warranty which proves that Sony knows that it an unreliable product. No more Sony remotes for me. You should stay away as well . . .P.S. I contacted Sony about service for this item. Phone support from some obscure foreign country was totally inadequate and ended with a dropped call with no results. Went to the online service web site and discovered that my unit "qualified" for a replacement for a fixed fee. I paid $72.00 in November 2006 from Amazon (sold by Etronics). Sony will send me a refurbished unit for $82.92 if I ship them the broken control. What a deal! Case closed . . .
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!
First, I have to say that I tell everything as personal opinions and feelings. I don't exaggerate things to persuading people to buy things.I play violin for more than twelve years now. I am super picky to the sound and music systems around me. I personally own [Bose QC2] and [Bose in-ear headphones]. I use [Bose Companion 5] speaker as my sound system. I really have to say that if you have enough budgets, Bose has the products that will not let you down.I have speakers from Creative, Logitech, Altec Lansing, and Bose. And I have different opinions about each of them, but I won't talk about them here.I bought five different headphones recently for fun to see the differences from different brands (Altec Lansing UHP606, Audio Technica ATH-CK9, Altec Lansing Black Beat PRO, and Able Planet Harmony Active Noise-Canceling Headset). I bought this Harmony Active Noise-Canceling Headphones ($349.99, I bought it for $130) by Able Planet in December 2009. I think this product is good at surround sound and bass. I really like the bass of this headphone. Although, comparing to the [Bose QC2] I had, [Bose QC2] is a lot comfortable than the Able Planet. Moreover, there is quite a difference in Noise-Canceling between Bose and Able Planet. [Bose] is the only brand I have tried so far with "enough" noise canceling. However, Able Planet has a nice feature that I like - it can function without batteries (which means without turning on the noise-canceling).In the last words I will say, this Able Planet headphone is worth buying if it is less than $200 (Compare to the price and value of $300 Bose QC15).
It was as described; it came with a few scratches. The one thing i can complain about is the decreased battery life compared to my previous ipod.
Good price and fast shipping! This is by far the best joystick I've ever used, and I have used a few. The control is excellent and very sensitive. It makes the games more enjoyable. It's well worth the price!
Me and my wife bought the JVC camcorder and burner set up to send dvd's back to my parents because we did not have an computer at the time. At first it worked great then after 2-3 disc in it would pull up the same message unable to formate the disc. We have been throught about 25 disc just to burn off 10. We returned it to get another and it did the same thing. WE thought i might of been a bad batch of disc so we used the one that came with the burner and no deal. I do not recommend this to anyone.
Bought as a Christmas gift, worked twice. When you put in a DVD, it didn't go past loading then when you opened the player to take out the DVD it kept spinning...
Used on my large 47&#34; LCD TV. Product packaging says it is for LED TVs and I read the TV manual which didn't have any warnings about cleaners such as this type.It leaves large streaks on the TV. Seems okay on much smaller displays as you can wipe the product away before it dries to quickly.
It's always nice to receive exactly what you ordered in a timely manner. Like all the other SanDisk products I've bought over the years, this memory card is no exception and works just great. Good price, good product, good service equals happy customer!
Please don't forget to purchase an (A to B) USB cable if you don't have one for this printer. I did not know it was not included with the printer and so I had to go to the store to buy one. And then I bought the wrong one (A to mini-B)!
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
This dvd player was a gift along with the pink disney tv. The set was adorable. We loved it! But, it's not built for a 3 year old and a 5 year old. We used it for only 10 months and now it is broken. I hope the tv lasts longer, and I'm disappointed in the lack of durability of the dvd player because it was a nice design idea.
My first experience with this alarm clock was when my husband bought it at a truck stop on his way to spend the night in Chicago. He had to wake up at 2 a.m. and was really stressed out worrying that he would oversleep. He set the alarm on its loudest setting and went to sleep (WITHOUT READING THE DIRECTIONS OF HOW TO TURN THE ALARM CLOCK OFF!). The alarm clock went off, and by the time he figured out how to rip the battery out of the alarm clock, the hotel security was at his door knocking because the front desk had received complaints that it sounded like a smoke alarm in a "nearby room" was going off and other customers were concerned the hotel was on fire! Needless to say, no one we have ever met that is a heavy sleeper has EVER overslept with this alarm clock! THIS ALARM CLOCK IS A "MUST HAVE" FOR OVERSLEEPERS! (JUST BE SURE TO READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU USE IT THE FIRST TIME!) LOL!
I use the Siginal Amplifier to increase Compast's cable tv signal to a LCD HD TV. Works great getting a clearer picture.If you need to amplify any TV or Audio siginal this is the product to use.
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.
The Canon SD1000 has joined that tiny number of cameras that become "classics", a camera that inspires loyalty among its owners, and causes it to go UP in value after it goes out of production. The Canon SD1000 sold for as little as $150 before it was discontinued, but now "new old stock" SD1000 cameras sell for $500 and used ones in excellent condition sell for $300 and up. Why?The SD1000 is about the size of a pack of cards. That means it is easy to carry with you. Mine has been in a padded case clipped to my belt for about 25 days a month for the past two years. And, it is a simple camera. I "lock" mine to ISO 100, and have dialed in my favorite settings for color, sharpness, contrast, and ISO. That enables me to simply pull the camera from its case and start taking photos. By pre-focusing, the SD1000 provides instant shutter release, which enables taking sharp handheld photos at very slow shutter speeds.The 8 x 10 enlargements I've made from photos taken outdoors in good light are equal in quality to photos I've taken with professional level cameras and lenses. Enlarged prints from SD1000 look very much like prints from a very good Canon film camera from the 1970 to 1995 era, and SD1000 photos do not have the artificial "digitized" look of prints made by many digital cameras.As with any camera with a tiny flash, getting good results indoors requires getting in close, three to five feet from the primary subject. Having good room lights and being near a window helps. But, a tiny flash will never produce great photos.Digital cameras, no matter how well made, are VERY delicate. They need to be kept dry, away from humidity and moisture, and in moderate temperatures of around 50 degrees to 80 degrees. Folks put their cameras in the glove box of their car (where temperatures soar to over 100 degrees on a sunny day) and wonder why the camera no longer works. I "baby" my SD1000. I won't put it in a jean's pocket where the lens drive mechanism might be damaged. I keep it in a well padded case and keep it in "review" mode so that the lens barrel does not accidentally attempt to open while the camera is in the case.As of June 2012, my SD1000 is still going strong. It is the best looking "mini" camera that Canon has sold, and perhaps the most durable.
They sound good and look and feel of good quality. I will mount them on the outside of my shed so when I'm in the yard I can listen to music. Thanks for a great product.
The MX510 is as comfortable and accurate as the newer MX1000, yet less than half the price. In fact it might be better a mouse: the mousewheel is much easier to click, the unit is less heavy, it uses the stable and proven Mouseware drivers, and the left/right buttons have a much lighter (but still crisp) click for less finger fatigue. The MX510 is sometimes promoted as a gamer's mouse, but don't let that deter you! This is an excellent, comfortable, high-performance mouse for anybody who spends a lot of time on the computer. I've been using one at home and may pick up another to use at work.
I purchased the c550 to replace my aging Garmin GPS V. Everything has been working as advertised. The primary function, GPS navigation, has been virtually flawless.The traffic alerts feature could be a great timesaver for some people. My primary driving areas are not normally congested, but one day I got an alert of an accident on my route. The advance warning allowed me to avoid a 10 minute delay.The TTS (Text to Speech) works well, although I've occasional heard "Dr." (Drive) mistakenly pronounced as "Doctor". But still, the feature reduces the amount of time you need to take your eyes off the road.The Bluetooth feature eliminates the need to have a separate handsfree unit for my cell phone, and has worked flawlessly.The mp3 feature is fine, but don't expect high quality sound from the tiny built-in speakers. They just won't deliver it. For casual listening, with reduced quality expectations, they're okay.All facets of setup were pure simplicity. You can use the unit right out of the box, but if you want to use some additional features or customize it, it only takes a few minutes.That simplicity leads to my only real criticism of the c550. My old GPS V had many more options that are no longer available on the c550. On the GPS V, virtually every display field, both on the nav screen and on the "dashboard" screen, was customizable. Not so on the c550. What you see is what you get. I would like to have seen an option for "advanced setup" where I could change more of the fields to display the data that I'm interested in seeing.All in all, the c550 has been a solid performer, but there is room for improvement. I would have no problem recommending it to others.As for my purchase experience, Amazon's price was among the lowest I found, and my previous purchase experience with Amazon made me confident to purchase from them. The unit was delivered ahead of schedule, in undamaged condition. I would not hesitate to buy from Amazon again.
For under 50$, this little player has most of the important functions I'm looking for (AM/FM, 2gig, display screen, shuffling mode). It's very small and light weight, so I can carry it around without even noticing that I have it with me. The other thing I like about this player is that it has a small screen which tells me what song is being played--unlike the ipod shuffle. The sound quality is very clear and crisp. The battery life is decent. It is very easy to store/remove songs. I am overall satisfy with this player for its worth. The only minor problem I have with this player is that it can lag when I browse for songs while the player is playing music. Browsing for song isn't the most effecient because the player will play all the songs you are browsing by before you browse to the song you want. If they had made the browsing better, I'd say this player gets a 5/5.
We just put the pool up today, so can't vouch for the longevity of it, but so far no problems! I can't believe someone thought it would take 4 to 6 people, that's silly. My husband and I put it up just fine ourselves. After reading the reviews we took extra care to make it level, and though we might have been off a half inch, there is no tilting, or any other problems. We will look into the salt water option as I'm not a big chemical fan. So far so good though!
I purchased this TV from Amazon about a month ago. Delivery and setup was flawless. The TV itself has a great display, viewable from most angles (much better than the 52&quot; RCA I was looking at). The sound is good and should be adequate for most rooms - I have a 600 Watt Surround system, so I haven't done much with the TV audio. Great price, Great picture and tax free to boot!
This unit is perfect. For those 'on the fence' during the selection process, I would definitely recommend this unit. It comes complete, well designed, and provides awesome bass! Those looking for 'competition' type bass, go with something else....those looking for unreal-for-the-size bass, this is it.
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.
The power supply died in ten months. It was covered under warranty but this is a common problem I've come to find out. This shouldn't happen.
I am quite pleased with this printer so far. It is fast, and quite. The 250 sheet tray, and the automatic duplexing feature, were the deciding factors for my purchase.
For the features and price the DRX9000 DVD recorder is a very good buy. It has a great picture plus digital sound. It is even better when used with HD progressive scan TV. Audio CD's sound great played on this unit too.I have not had any problems recording or playing back the DVD+R or +RW disc. Also, the recorded disc play just fine in my computer DVD drive.There is one thing I would like to say to potentail buyers, or someone who has just purchased a new DRX9000. There is a hookup flyer that comes in the box with the DRX9000, that states, Do not connect this DVD recorder to a VCR or TV/VCR combination, it will cause picture distortion. APEX has addressed this problem with a firmware update. You can download this file off their web site and burn your own disc, or contact them by telephone and they will send you a disc with the new firmware update on it. This update takes about 20 to 30 seconds to do, and it works.Anybody thinking about purchasing a new DVD recorder that has great features and good price. I would highly recommend the Apex DRX9000.
Like another reviewer the power supply had died on my hp. So I bought this scanner a month ago. After installing the software and then connecting the USB cable I scanned my first painting within a couple of minutes. I scan paintings every day, so speed and accuracy are important to me, this scanner is great, the colors are right on and the scans are crisp and clear. I love the LED light source, no waiting for lamps to warm up. As far as noise it is by far the quietest scanner I've ever owned. I don't have much use for OCR but I tried it out anyways, I scanned some newsprint and was amazed at the almost 100% recognition. Saving to PDF is a breeze. Overall this scanner does the job and for the price it can't be beat.
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.
I was grateful when the product arrived, and was exactly what I had hoped it would be. I am so glad that there are companies like yours that enable us to get products like this at far less cost than in the normal commercial market.Thanks again for being dependable, competitively priced, and competent in your dealings.
It took about 10 hours of work to make it function with a MacBook running OS X 10.4.6 and an Epson CX 6400, and I needed a windows XP PC to set it up, but yes it works. For Mac installation, the trick is that (using the windows xp pc connected with wire - not wirelessly) you need to change the static IP of the server to a DHCP given by your router and then you have to go trial an error with your browser to find whatever address it was assigned. On the Mac, set it up as an LPD printer. Also, make sure you type the queue name exactly as it is shown on the status screen and God help you if you don't have one of the printers listed on the packaging.
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.
Great little gadget. I am totally pleased with this product. Carry it with me all the time. Takes but a second to record a note to myself about anything or anyone of interest that I would like to remember. Too easy for me to forget someone's name or something I need to do the next day, week or month. With my recorder handy, that is never a problem anymore and the ease of use is fantastic. Verrrry pleased!!
These were the first set of speakers I bought on my own without having to get my mother, my sister, or any outside help! I researched this and found out for myself after they arrived, that I too had arrived at the BEST FRIGGIN' SPEAKERS & WOOFER on the planet!! I was so proud because I did it on my own & I didn't regret one penny or one moment researching this!If you are looking to spend the money on your first set or your next set, you will NOT be disappointed in the sound these speakers & woofer kick out! Even their lowest setting still gives you quality sound without distortion. Cranked up for a party, and you'll jam all night until breakfast or brunch!I was amazed at the output and still am to this day. Since then, I've ordered the iFi from Klipsch for my iPod, $149 (clearance) and I haven't regretted buying those either. An excellent choice for those with iPods and great for a faster charge than from your computer, laptop, or even some wall chargers. Comes with a small remote and the speakers & woofer are heavy, physically heavy. Be sure & bend your knees when lifting the woofer! LOL!You won't regret buying these speakers & woofer! You'll have some of the best sound ever! And you won't want to share them with your children, friends or neighbors. They'll just have to get their own!! ROTFLOL!!
I bought a laptop with a horrible soundcard, this solved my problem. Decent price and probably much more than I actually need. I didn't buy it for the 7.1, I just needed high quality stereo sound, which it gave me. Simple solution, small price, good sound.
Pretty good Switch , works like it supposed to.No issues till now from the day I Purchased.Very easy to connect and use. No need of complicated setup, buy it and use it. Amazon does ship pretty fast.
This is my first mp3 player but it has really impressed me. Excellent sound and loud enough. Easy to use interface and doesn't need special programs to add music, just copy and paste through the explorer browser. Worthy player for lee money.
Unbelievable camera bag. I wanted something small that I could use when I traveled to protect my Nikon, and this is definitely the bag. They only gave me 5 stars to rate this bag, but I would have given it 10!
Very Good Product, good enough if you're tight on mone
I will be purchasing a second pair of these because they are the most comfortable wrap around earbuds I have found. I wear them at the gym and have no problem moving around and keeping sound.
This was a Christmas gift, one that I had high hopes for. Alas,it was a total letdown. When I first plugged it in, all itwould display is &quot;LOCK&quot;, which I couldn't get rid of. The manualwas (and continued to be) of no help. The customer service linedisconnected me twice. I found out how to get past this on theinternet. Then, I could get no audio. My older DVD player usedthose very same lines with no problems, so it had to have beenthe JVC player. I am amazed that a company that could turn outsuch an inferior product could stay in business.
The Creative MuVo Micro N200 is what you want if you're interested in an MP3 player with logical controls. (I tried the MuVo Sport and ended up giving it to a friend one of the reasons being that the controls were difficult to use and weren't particularly logical.) I don't down load off the Internet so the MP3 capability wasn't important. But I did want to record CDs to play while working out. The software for uploading (or is it downloading?)CDs is also fairly logical. Since I have only first generation USB on my laptop it takes a bit of time to make the transfer but it can be dealt with. The sound is excellent and the battery life is better than expected. I'm fairly sure that the iPod is a better player I'm not sure how. It must be better though as it costs twice as much.
I needed a good LCD panel for the kitchen. I had bought the Sharp Aquous and found it the worst flat panel I had seen. The motion artifacts were horrible on the Sharp. The PQ on this set is great. NO motion artifacts, very good black levels, easy to adjust. The SD from cable is very good and easily watchable. No, its not HD like, but one of the best SD i have seen. Using the component 720p is excellent. I fed it signal from my 1080i sat dish and the PQ jumped out, 3D vividness.Loads of inputs, including one HDMI. Even a digital audio output.Based on all the reviews, this one got the highest for 26". Amazon had a great price and shipped the next day. Arrived in perfect condition.Yes, there are cheaper 26" LCD sets out there. For the $100 difference, i was glad to have paid it and get a great panel.I wish the set was 1080, but i have not seen any 1080 sets in 26". and to be honest, not sure if it would matter in PQ with this size screen. The set also has a fixed power cord. I wish it had a detachable one. Sound is good, not great. But no small sets have great sound. But the sound is very listenable for kitchen or bedroom use.I would not hesitate to recommend this set to someone that wanted a quality LCD for a kitchen, bedroom, etc. You will enjoy the PQ.
Leica currently offers three 90mm M-mount lenses: the 90mm f2.0 Summicron, the90mm f2.5 Summarit, and this collapsible 90mm f4.0 Macro-Elmar. This lens is available in two configurations:by itself (this listing)orwith a macro adapter and angle viewfinder. When compared to the other two 90mm Leica M-mount lenses, this lens is the slowest (by 1-2 stops), but it is also the lightest (250g), most compact (41mm when collapsed), and has the shortest minimum focus distance (76cm) which will provide the greatest magnification (1:6.7). So if you're looking for a 90mm travel telephoto lens for your M-mount camera,this is the one to get. If you want to take closeups of small objects, then I'd recommend gettingthis lens with the macro adapter and angle viewfinder. The macro adapter reduces the minimum focus distance to 50cm, which provides a 1:3 magnification. When used for close-ups, the f4.0 maximum aperture is no disadvantage since you will typically be shooting at larger apertures to obtain reasonable depth-of-field. Unfortunately 1:3 magnification is not competitive with the 1:1 magnifications provided by current DSLR and mirrorless macro lenses, but it's the best that's currently available in an M-mount.
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 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
This camera is great, it has a manual zoom ring that, to me, it had been missing from digital photography for too long.The colors are great, I've never gotten any purple flares or anything wrong with my pictures. Many people have complained about it and recomend getting another camera, I recomend and exchange. You will be happy with a working F-828. Mine has been working for months flawlessly.Noise is a normal thing in photography, even 35mm photography has noise at any ISO, but since 35mm would be like a 20 (twenty) megapixel camera you don't notice noise on film unless you get a BIIIG picture, or zoom in on it a lot. So noise is not a problem with the F-828. In fact I like the effect of 800 ISO combined with Sepia. Besides, if you print an 8 Megapixel image at 6 X 4 you won't notice noise even at 400 ISO.I've also heard people complain that at 28mm wide angle the image is distorted. Of course it is, any camera with a wide angle at 28mm will distort an image. It is mostly used for landscapes and special effects, some people will even use wider angle lenses. Most cameras start their zoom at 35mm or 45mm which is less of a wide angle, thats why they have less distortion. Portraits are shot mostly with zoom 80mm or above so that there is no sitortion at all.This camera is not Professional, but I consider it at least Semi-Pro. The thing about Professional cameras is; they are serious equipment, so if you make a living out of it, get a Professional camera, but don't expect tu use a serious professional camera to fool around and play.The SONY F-828 can be treated seriously and taken seriously, but you can also use it for your normal life, play around with it, take video (at high quality I find it as good as any DV camera), it's great.It might be big but the bigger lens gives better quality, it might not be light, but weight helps me keep the camera steady.You can trim (crop) or resize pictures you have taken, the only thing you can't do (olympus does have this feature) is copy pictures between Memory Stick and Compact Flash. Olympus can copy from Dx or Samrt Media to Compact Flash or vice-versa. But that's just being picky.
This item is of superior quality and fits very good on the belt, I surely recommend this product to anyone.
I purchased the nuvi 270 for the help navigating around the English countryside. The European maps are a great value compared to a nuvi 250 and add-on maps.The unit performed very well here in the states and then made driving in the English countryside possible. I don't know what we would have done without it. I suppose only tour buses and easy to get to tourist sites.Only gripes are it can send you to very small or restricted roads. Also the pedestrian mode was spotty in London.
It's hard to believe Maxell thought these were acceptable to market. They have abysmal, muted sound with no brightness or dynamics whatsoever. It's like listening to music through a mattress. They're far inferior to their own EB225 ear buds, which sell for half the price.I can think of only two positive points. The first is that the soft rubber earcaps fit comfortably and snugly in the ear. The other, oddly enough, is that I'm hearing A LOT LESS noise and static through them that is apparently caused by the fluorescent light transformers overhead in the ceiling at my gym. (Go figure.) So, for the single reason that I can get better reception while I'm working out, I didn't return them.
Why didn't they switch to Intel sooner!? I compared my previous 1.9 G5 iMac to this model within days of one another in similar tasks using processor-specific software (or universal binaries when I could) to get a performance difference on CPU intensive tasks. The Intel iMac was the hands-down winner in everything by a significnt margin. One thing was huge: transcoding movies to fit onto my 5g iPod. On high quality, the G5 would take upwards of 5-8 hours (HOURS!!!) for a 2 hour movie. The Intel took 2 hours, or less, for a 2 hour movie.The only place this thing is lacking is in an area that is not its fault. Microsoft and Adobe need to get their stuff together and release universal binaries for their applications... Oh, and so does Intuit (Quicken). All 3 of those groups of applications have to run emulated - at which point there is no performance gain by switching to the Intel mac. The software does run, it's just at an obviously restricted pace compared to what a native version would likely 'feel' like. If you don't mind Office feeling sluggish for a bit and waiting another 9 months or so for Adobe to release the next version of Photoshop that is UniBin, then this is right up your alley.I assure you though: only the most hardcore will really be frustrated by the speed loss in those applications when running emulated. Otherwise, everyone and their dog should be really impressed by the blinding speed of this thing.A recent review of the MacBook Pro (which has the same system specifications as the Intel iMac I'm writing about) was clocked at performing tasks as quickly as a dual 2.0 G5 Powermac. Quick price check... the 2.0's are still selling for $1799 in some places and they don't even come with a monitor or good graphics card. The Intel Mac is an absolute bargain at this price.If you're a gamer and concerned at all about performance; Doom 3 UniBin that was just released can play at 1440x900 with medium-high detail level at well over 40 frames per second consistently.. which is great since usually one can't tell much of a difference above 30 these days. I've seen reviews of World of Warcraft UniBin that run at 1680x1050 on the 20" iMac Intel at a sustained frame rate above 35 fps with nearly maxxed out detail settings.This Intel Mac is a definite taste of things to come. It's an elagant, silent (you seriously will have a hard time hearing the fan noise in the most quiet of rooms), and has an 8" deep footprint on the desk.-Buy it-
I have read a few of the reviews on this product and thought I would add my own. I actually own 2 of these stands. I did not purchase them from Amazon; however, they are the same item I assure you. I have owned these towers for many years, they have survived 4 moves and a cat that likes to use them as her personal scratching post and they still look great and they have NEVER tipped over. They are stylish and can survive quite a bit, yes they can tip over if you do not evenly distribute the weight of the CDs, but they are designed to have a wave so the weight is already uneven if you do not put the items in throughout the tower. They are easy enough to move if you grab them below where the bottom and top connect. I have moved them plenty of times full of CDs without a problem or the wave of falling CDs mentioned by others. I even have items hanging off the stands and they still do not tip over. The secret? Fill the bottom portion with CDs and that is all you need to do. If these stands can handle a large cat scratching on them and college parties, dorms, and moving all over (yes I've had them since college) they can handle your home.
I love this macro lens, at this price I wasn't sure quite what to expect. But this is impressive - very fun lens to play around with, and the beauty of it is it is extremely easy to take on/off ...I own a design business, and periodically need to take photos of small products like springs, screws, bolts, etc...and this lens worked perfect - exactly what I was looking for!Highly recommend if you are budding photographer...
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.
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.
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!
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*.
Top quality all the way. Good sound with noise canceling on. Not so good with canceling off. Overall I am pleased. A little too tight on my big head. Definitely need to buy a volume control. Hate having to use my mouse to control volume. Very loud. Good for my music, but hard to adjust down for watching TV. The noise canceling feature is excellent, better than my old Skull Candy (horrible construction; crap)headphones. In favor of Skull Candy the sound was excellent, just don't drop them on the tiles. The noise canceling is a must down here in Central America. Heavy rain, goats, horses, cars, chickens. Finally, it's nice to listen to music or TV at low volume. Have to crank normal headphones to the max to have peace. As for the $199 price tag, that is crazy. I paid about $90.
I am a Mac guy. Full disclosure right up front. I dislike Microsoft for their less-than-honorable business practices. Still, my Logitech set-up mysteriously crapped out on me, and when you need a keyboard you tend to grab what is at hand. For me, that was this Microsoft Keyboard/ Mouse combo, the "Comfort" edition. Yeah, the fake leather wrist-rest cushion is a gimmick, but wow... it really does feel like leather. Soft as a baby's butt doesn't begin to cover it. It is really soft and really comfortable.Ok, big deal - we have the comfort nailed, but what about function? So much in this world is style over substance, but Microsoft just flat-out has the function nailed, too. I can't speak to the Winders software, but if it is half as good as the software controlling the mouse and keyboard on the Mac, it will be almost perfect. Set up is a breeze for the half-way tech savvy, though if you read and follow the directions, I fail to see how anything can go wrong.The mouse is smooooooooooooth. Like a fine single-malt scotch or satin sheets, there really isn't a way to adequately describe this mouse; you just have to experience it for yourself. This mouse just exudes quality. Buckets of it. It's as if this mouse is crafted from a solid piece of metal. You know it's not - your eyes tell you that. Your sense of touch tells you that. Yet... it glides on the desktop almost like it is floating on a cushion of air. The scroll wheel doesn't click as it spins, it is just home-made vanilla ice cream smoooooooth. And the side scrolling feature that lets you scroll right and left is very cool, and very useful when surfing the web.The "Killer App" here is the software. The smart scrolling and intellipoint software are just so blamed... intuitive. It doesn't get in your way, it works almost as an extension of your brain. It speeds the mouse and the scrolling at just the right speeds, all the time, every time. It is spooky, it is that good. When you flick the mouse to send the pointer across the screen, the pointer takes off like a bat out of hell, and then slows and stops precisely where you tell it to go. It is like it can read your mind.BOTTOM LINE TIME : As a Mac guy, I have no love of anything Microsoft. Still, credit is due, and this is the best wireless combo mouse/keyboard I have ever owned. Logitech had better pay attention, because Microsoft is going to eat their lunch if Logitech isn't careful. Buying this combo is money very well spent, and in my opinon this is the best wireless combo I have ever owned, bar none.
Product is exactly what I needed and it arrived in timely manner, just as expected. We lost the stand and had to hold the GPS - not practical. Could not find it at any retail stores.
I recently bought the AudioVox portable DVD player and I have taken it on many trips. It has worked flawlessly. Here are my Pro's and Con's.Pros: Outstanding value, includes car kit and many different useful wires, sleek design, reliable, great picture, big screen, and easy to use.Cons: Cannot scan forward or backward, you can only skip scenes, no battery indicator that I can find....thats allOverall, I highly recommend this DVD player, I was alittle skeptical at first, but this turned out to be a great buy.
Shipping was timely and packed well, RAM was physically without blemish, and my PC's performance is greatly improved. My XP OS only recognizes 1.87 Gig, though. I don't know why. It recognized the full complement installed before this upgrade.
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!
This product does exactly what it advertises. I purchased an HDTV and wanted to enjoy the video upgrade by using the 3 video and 2 audio cable connection. The results were immediate and impressive. The picture quality increased at least threefold and the clarity is amazing. This product is worth every penny.
I think could be damaged in shipping but the item doesnt look cracked. Called tech support and said since comp not recognizing send back for 6.00. shipping.. I said no thanks..only 10.00.will say the instructions said preloaded with software and so didnt have to download any. cheap and not working..bad deal.some reviews say downloading but mine is the dp151. incld.good luck if buy get one local so can bring back to store.
Having spent considerable time reading reviews/opinions of all the avaiable PDA's it came down to the Visor or the Palm Vx. Price won out and I purchased the Visor.Over the past month the Visor has performed flawlessly and I have not found it to have a &quot;cheap feel&quot; as some have mentioned. The memory accomodates tons of data and programs, it responds quickly, and in use is very intuitive. I have been very happy with every aspect of this product, though I have not had to deal with customer support.My only complaint: the standard stylus is light and drags on the screen. Purchase an aftermarket stylus ( I bought Panache) -and get a good one - for much smoother writing and to avoid scratching the screen.
If you are looking for a professional graphics tablet Wacom is your only choice, everything else is garbage. If you have a widescreen monitor i highly suggest the 6 x 11 format as you wont lose any tablet space due to aspect ratio cropping.Fast delivery, perfect condition.
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!!!
The film arrived promptly. However, it was no good. I could get an image but no color. The comapny asked me to return it. I did. They will either replace it or refund my money.
my 13 years old son has a PSP with the memory card that came with it but it was not enough. He needed more memory for music and store game. You have to see how happy he is now hugging me thanking me all the time "Manmy you are the best"
Very happy with product. Picture is excellent, doesn't stretch or distore my JPEG pictures. Setup was easy and options are good. I havent used the vidio or music but mainly purchased the product for displaying pictures.
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.
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
I've had this camera for years now and it still continues to impress me. With its swivel screen and interchangeable lenses, settings for super macro and manual focus and so many specialty uses, this camera has everything you could ever want!
Great camera and it's so easy to use. It was a gift for my 14 year old niece and she has no problem using it. She loves it.
It is an absolute piece of junk. I usually start with it unplugged, scan through all the frequencies available, locate and take note of the ones with the weakest external signal, and start my trip. Well, in a 15 mile commute, I can't drive more than 5 minutes without having to try to find another station where it has less interference. It simply doesn't work.
This bag fits my wide screen computer and I can put my cord and mouse inside. Has security straps inside as well as extra spaces and two pockets on the outside. Has a shoulder strap that can be used or stored. Excellent quality and price.
Theres no way that his panel is 400 watts it will take 110 3.6 to 4 watt cells to make such a panel phisycal size even shows it is not what is addvertised.
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.
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.
This turntable is great for someone just starting out in the DJing world. With it's great features it, operates just like any other turntable. Although it is belt driven, it still works great!!
In March of 2006, I purchased an ipod shuffle. True, it's about twice the size of the ipod shuffle now, but it came with a lanyard, a headphone plug and a USB plug for charging.After receiving the latest ipod shuffle, the fist problem I encountered was the clip. It hanged or flopped over instead of being securely clipped on and staying upright, and I was not aware the latest ipod shuffle required the wearing of specific types of clothing to be secure. Ugh.And, since it is a clip, of course, there's no attachment for a lanyard, so I used a thick shoe lace and threaded it through the clip instead, so I can wear it around my neck.The worse thing I discovered, however, is that Apple did not include a separate plug for charging which creates a serious problem--a lot of wear and tear.Every single headphone plug I've used over the years would start to lose contact with the contact points over time, and unfortunately, it doesn't take long for it to occur if you keep plugging in and unplugging the head phones. The contact points wear down, and it reaches the point where the slightest movement of the headphone plug can cause music to cut out and you have to fiddle with it constantly in order to keep both "stereo" channels or any music going at all.For me, too, I found the clip itself made matters worse because the headphone plug would get yanked or bent downward when I was moving around. After just one attempt at wearing the ipod shuffle with the clip and my music cutting out several times, I knew it was time to come up with some kind of lanyard.Unfortunately, the lanyard doesn't solve the problem about the headphone and charging plug being the same and all the wear and tear it's required to take.As a result, I have been using my older shuffles far more, for I suspect my new ipod shuffle is not going to last nearly as long due to this particular poor design by Apple.
This is a nice unit except it needs a shroud to keep some glare away from the screen so that you can see while using it outside.
I bought this to read e-books on so that i could read without bothering my husband and loved it but the screen is just too small for that purpose but i decided to get the palm tx due too it having a much larger screen but i really thought this was cool and still have it and really don't want to part with it.
I liked the Exilim much better than the Optio S. I am a current Pentax Optio S owner but had the Exilim previously. I used the Exilim extensively for my honeymoon and loved it! The only 2 cons I experienced with the Exilim is 1)the flash is not powerful so not ideal for taking pictures in dim light and 2) the docking station broke after the first month. If Dell, the reseller, wouldn't have hassled me about replacing the docking station I would not have returned it.I found the Exilim to be much more user friendly and better designed ergonomically. The 2 advantages of the Optio S is that it performs better under dim lighting and is slightly smaller. My primary gripe with the Optio is with its super slow shutter speed. My goal was a simple point and shoot camera to conveniently 'capture the moment' after I have my baby. Adults can't even sustain a genuine smile/pose long enough for me to take a good candid shot let alone expect an infant to. I feel like I keep missing the moment vs capturing it. The downside outweights any potential advantage to me, unless your primary targets are still lifes in dim settings.Though in most respects both cameras are very comparable, I still think the Exilim is a superior camera overall. In retrospect, I would've reordered another Exilim.
I bought this bag specifically to enter my first pro game stadium at Qwest Field in Seattle because of their bag size restrictions. It held everything and more.It holds my Sony Alpha 300 with stock lens, telephoto lens, Sony Cybershot, waterproof case for Cybershot, wide angle, extra batteries, filters, memory cards and my HD camcorder which I left at the hotel since the stadium didn't allow video recording. Oh yeah and a microfiber hand towel.I also took it out in Portland during a steady drizzle of rain and my equipment wasn't even touched.I thought the bag did come with a rain cover but it didn't - no biggie as I don't intend to carry it out in the rain anyways.It does get a tad heavy if you load it up and I wish it was juuust a bit contoured so when you have it on your hip it doesn't sit so awkwardly but overall it's a great bag if your intentions is to carry ALL your gear.
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.
I live in an apartment building that is wired for Verizon DSL. No DSL modem needed, the building has a D-SLAM in the basement so I plug my Ethernet directly into the wall. It took me 3 calls, including one with a Level 2 tech, to figure out that this router won't work with this equipment lineup because the router can't handle the speed of the pipe coming out of the wall. Very frustrating! The first tech told me that the router was faulty, so I sent it back and ordered another one. It wasn't until I got the 2nd router and had my call escalated to the Level 2 tech that they admitted the router wouldn't work with my equipment.
This lens works well for wildlife photography. While not a VR Lens, it seems to shoot clear , sharp pictures but a tripod is needed for these results. I have used this lens for a month now and am very pleased.
Unlike other RIO players (such as the Rio Carbon 5GB, or Rio ARC5.0 Rave 5GB) this is NOT Mac compatible. PC users - ENJOY it's great.
This is our third Canon camera, but our first in this size category. Our first Canon, the venerable Powershot G1, lasted us many, many years. It was relegated to backup status in late 2006 when we purchased a Digital Rebel XTi.Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)Eventually, though, it gave out, and we needed a replacement. We wanted something that was small and ultra-portable for times when we just didn't want the bulk of the XTi.Enter the SD1000. The size and weight allow it to be carried in practially any pocket. Within the size, though, is a wealth of features. Overall we have been very impressed.I won't enter a lengthy discussion about all of its features or shortcomings, because I feel that they have been adequately addressed in other reviews. I also won't enter a lengthy discussion of shortcomings it has over DSLR or other higher-class cameras, because those cameras are a completely different class and bring with them different capabilities. I will comment on a few of the features that stand out (for better or for worse):- LCD display. It is bright and readable, and the menu system is very like the system used in every Canon camera. Some reviews have commented that they find it cumbersome, but we were right at home with it. It would be nice if it had a tilt-and-pan LCD, but I woulnd't expect it for something so tiny.- Face detection. This is very slick, and works very well. For many of the modes, the camera will find and track faces in the photo to use for metering and focusing. A nice feature that most DSLRs don't even have.- Video capture. This is a feature that was poor to adequate on the G1 (it was great for the age in which it was developed), but on this little camera, it is fantastic. The frame rate is such that the movies are very high quality, and they can be shot at many resolutions to control the file size. Given how well it does, there are many situations for which we would not even use our digital camcorder any more. Very impressed.Overall, we really like the camera, and for the price point are still impressed with the quality and features.
If you are looking for a gadget to cement the emerging relationship between your laptop, 46" LCD TV, your favorite easy chair, and your spare time: THIS IS IT! Does just what it says it will do. Works out of the box, from across the room, is light and easy to use.I especially enjoy passing it around the living room while surfing with the kids or my envious, equally degenerate buds. Have even begun bringing it to work for meetings.Only neg at present is that I have not figured out how to make it wake up so it is not in NUM LOCK mode. But I did send an e-mail to Adesso re a detail in the instructions (which you don't need, but I was curious about something that turned out to be a typo) and the customer support (for a toy?) was really great. Planning to buy several for work to equip the conference rooms.If you have $86 you don't need, buy it: it works and is fun to use.
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.
My toddler son kept chewing off the foam from my cheap Sony earbuds (Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case) so I decided to step up just a little bit. Based on price and reviews, I bought these earbuds along with a pair ofSennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black). In a direct comparison, I prefer the Sennheisers because they sound just a little crisper. Even so, I'm using the V-MODAs right this minute and I'm very pleased with them. They fit my ears right out of the package, frequency response is good, the bass is great, and they seriously block outside noises (which could be a good or bad thing, what with a wife and child in the house). I would expect to pay more for earbuds of this quality; consider me very satisfied with my purchase.
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.
Because of sturdy build quality, solid performance, and value, Tamron has become my current favorite non-Canon lens manufacturer, for my EOS system SLR's. Having had great results with Tamron's 17-50mm, and 28-75mm Di LD zooms, I had no reservations about choosing the Tamron 18-250mm zoom (F3.5-6.3), when I needed a general use lens for travelling. Thus far, this superzoom has proved to be a versatile performer, that provides good results across a wide focal range. An excellent choice as a walk-around or travel lens. With this one lens, you can easily shoot decent quality landscapes and scenic shots, or get in close for basic portraits.The housing is primarily plastic, making the weight very manageable. The 62mm lens is well constructed, and compact, measuring 3.5 inches high, and 6.5 inches fully extended. There is a nice wide rubber grip circling the barrel. Autofocusing is reasonably fast, smooth, and silent, with minimal vibration. As you might expect, the lens is subject to some lens creep, but there is a lock button, to keep the barrel from extending when not in use.While you probably will not achieve spectacular results across the board, you can probably expect images that while somewhat soft, still look reasonably sharp, without excessive distortion. As the barrel extends, weight should not be a major issue, but holding the camera steady becomes more critical, as the lens does not have image stabilization.Besides generally good performance, the convenience of this lens is another of its major attributes. As Canon does not manufacturer a lens in this focal range, you will be looking at a non-Canon lens. At this price level, you probably won't get much better performance. Buying from Amazon, you have the opportunity to try out the lens, and return it if it does not meet your expectations. And Tamron lenses are covered by a six year factory warranty.
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.
When I first saw this head unit I was fairly sure it was what I wanted. Once the sales person told me about this head unit, I knew it was what I wanted.The touch screen navigates flawlessly, and with the pulse touch option, you can actually feel the selection you make. The display is crisp and colorful.DVD playback looks great. Although the manufacture has set up this unit to not play DVDs while the vehicle is in drive, you can get it set up to allow you the option to drive and watch movies at the same time (something i wouldnt advise doing if you are driving through Atlanta during rush hour)One of my favorite things about this unit is the ability to connect my iPod to it. I used to used a tape deck adapter, which not only sounded awful, navigating through the iPod was a serious distraction. But now that I can navigate effectively through my music with ease. One thing I have not tried is video playback off the iPod, I am pretty sure there isnt an option, hopefully in later models it will be however.For those who enjoy satelite radio, it comes ready. Just need to subscribe and you are on your way. I personally don't use it, but it is always nice to have the options availible.Also for GPS users, you can dock the Alpine Blackbird into the head unit for a larger and more convienent on-screen navigation.For those looking for a stylish looking head unit for their vehicle, I highly recommend the Alpine IVA W205. Not only does it function great, it will also impress your friends.
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
I used this speaker wire to install my home theater. Cable seemed pretty much true to guage. I didn't measure out all the wire, but there was plenty to spare. I also used it to connect a short run for car speakers and seems to be holding up pretty well.
Sennheiser CX 300 black BVersesKlipsch Image S2 Comfort-Fit Noise-Isolating EarphonesFirst I ordered the Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black). I chose a slow mode of delivery, which is always a mistake, only if you're not patient, like me. It ended up that I received the Klipsch headphones first since I paid for a faster shipping method. My setup is a Nokia 5530 phone which has an sd memory card inside where is the place the music files end up, normally when I burn a CD into a file. I use the best quality below lossless since lossless would eat up to much space. I normally burn a CD and then the phone software transfers the music files over. I then have a little Nokia blue tooth control that I clip on my shirt. With that little device I can connect to the phone through Bluetooth. I can fast forward, fast reverse, go back a song, go forward a song, pause it, change the volume up and down and I can do this both with a sound file like mp3 or a movie in mp4. For instance I have Batman Begins and the Devil's Advocate and I can do all this without going near the phone. I believe it is more than a phone. I believe it is a phone plus PDA. You can play on the internet with your wireless router through the house. Now back to the headphones. The best part of the Bluetooth Nokia Device is that I can plug any mini plug headphone into it that I want. I had a Sony headphone sitting around that I decided to try first. The sound quality was not very good. It was dull and lifeless. Then I tried the Klipsch the most expensive of the bunch. Their claim to fame is their clarity of sound and they claim their so comfortable that you can't even feel them in your ears. First I would like to address the sound quality. It's not bad. I would say ten times better than the Sony. I hear clarity and accuracy of sound but unfortunately not much else. The bass is lacking completely. There is clarity but there is too much tininess, as for the comfort of the headphones. The Klipsch is good in that respect, but like every earbud headphone it is a chore to get it perfectly right. Klipsh recommends twisting them a little bit inward and then pulling them out a small amount to create a vacuum. That method seems to work well for that headphone, but it doesn't really work well on others. Finally theSennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)almost half the price of the Klipsch..I first put them in my ears and they popped out. I tried again and pushed harder with the same result. Finally I went to get the extra ear plugs that Sennheiser provides which were smaller and put the ones that were a step down in size. They stayed in my ears and to me felt just as comfortable as the Klipsch.I tried a variety of music, from classical to popular to some jazz. I was blown away. I had never heard sound like that from an earbud headphone. It was rich and full and just enough bass, not too much and the bass did not sound muddy or unclear. The highs were just as good and there was a richness of sound that I have never hears in earbud headphones. Now I am not saying the Sennheiser CX 300 black can reach the quality of a full sized expensive Pro Unit, but it comes very close. The richness of sound of these headphones is excellent and unsurpassed by similar costing units.
After calling Customer Service (generally very helpful) to install the first Z1420 that I received, we diagnosed an inoperable wireless print server. OK, Lexmark said to keep that one and use it until a replacement arrived. The second installation stalled at the exact same step. Figuring I must be doing something wrong, I called Customer Service again. After going through all sorts of restarts, the CS Rep said that I had a second defective wifi unit! What sort of error rate would they have for these printers that I got 2 defective ones?!? Since this was a great inconvenience to me, Lexmark said that they would send an "upgraded printer that might also be a scanner". I thought, "OK, whatever, just get me one that works!" The 'all-in-one' that I received next did not have built-in wireless. What kind of an upgrade is that - not having the one feature I bought the printer for?!? Fortunately, when I called Customer Service, the rep quickly agreed that I was sent the wrong type of printer and agreed to send me a wireless all-in-one (X4530). Well, two days later an X4550 arrived. That one installed fine on my 'base' desktop computer that is connected to my wireless router, but I had to call Customer Service (again) for help installing my laptop. This CS rep was not so friendly, and tried to blame the problem on the amount of RAM on my laptop. While helping me, he also tried to insult my internet connection, but I told him I have a high-speed cable connection, so he gave up on that. I could not accept the RAM explanation, and I told him that there was no way that the low amount of RAM was preventing my laptop from sending a simple document through the air to my wireless router! After some reconfiguring of some settings, he was able to get the printer working properly.(Note: Except for the fact that my computer was running slowly as it was apparently still trying to "wake up" and the software incorrectly directing me to use the USB printer cable when installing the laptop, I think I could have installed the laptop without having to call CS.)So, to sum it up, the printer is wirelessly printing now, both from the base computer and from my laptop. Quality is just fine for school projects, maps, and other household uses. I haven't tried photos yet, but the sample page had a picture that came out OK. I have had quite an ordeal with what I expected to be a simple printer purchase, but Lexmark has done the right thing, and I expect I will be happy with the printer now.
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.
Hardly does what its supposed to.Does not really cut it.Money wasted would not and I mean not buy it again
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 .
This player just needs a few tweaks to make it great. You've heard about the dongle, which is a little inconvenient. I'm also not crazy about the touch pad, which often mistakes an attempt to scroll for a tap - even with the sensitivity turned down. The ear buds don't stay in my ears either. Fix those things and add the ability to automatically record radio a la Tivo (this should be trivial) and you have near perfection. Icing on the cake would be AM radio for sports broadcasts.
I know some reviewers are saying currently these cables are not Cables to Go. That MAY be the case if it's fulfilled by amazon or sold by somebody else or something, I have no idea. However, on December 3 I ordered these ones when they were sold and shipped by Amazon and today arrived the legitimate Cat 6 network cable, branded Cables To go.
It fits perfectly, I know it won't slip easily; it won't slide over any surface because of the material.I would have given 4.5 stars, because I don't know how to take the grip off =/
I have only used the 1.4x converter for night photography. I bought it specifically to photograph the moon. Used it with a Tamron 200-400mm and on a Canon 100mm. I was amazed at what the converter did for the 100mm. Got nice twilight shots of the waxing crescent moon the day after Christmas. Included in the shot were Venus and about 20 other stars. This was a bonus, and I am using this shot as my current screen saver. The full moon on the 200-400 was tricky to get a good steady shot. I am pleased with the detail I got on the full moon. However, I tried to photograph the lunar eclipse in December and quickly had to adjust my ISO settings. The results were not so good. This may have been a photog issue, as I tried to keep my exposure to 1/30 sec at least. I have tested the converter during daylight, but will do so soon as I head out to Death Valley.Even though I shoot Canon, I chose the Tamron 1.4x over the Canon 1.4x simply because the main lens I intended to use it on is a Tamron. Both were same price. The converter is pristine and the front and read caps protect it sufficiently. Wonder how the 2x converter would fare? If you use the converter on a fast lens, you will be happy with the purchase. My Tamron 200-400mm zoomed all the way out is a f5.6 lens, and the converter will only work at f8.0 min. Should be sufficient for daylight.
Amazing how much memory they're getting for space now. Almost TOO small, but fun and easy to use.
I had no problems. It works just like it stated on the package.
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.
great product -- have had them before and are hard to find now. Amazon came through as usual.Good company to work with (DISCOUNT JUNGLE)
incredibly inexpensive flash storage. Kingston's always been a reliable brand for me and this usb drive couldn't be easier to use. hard to beat the value/dollar ratio on flash memory these days.
This radio is great, but until the button problems are corrected I do not recommend.DBS button failed within 3 months and the on/off button failed in four months.
Item is as expected! Vendor shipped it right out. Very satisfied. Would consider returning since pricing is fair with resonable shipping.
I've cooked the toughest meat in this cooker and it came out fork tender. You've not had great bread pudding until you've cooked it in the pressure cooker. This cooker is easy to use and cleans up great! You won't be dissapointed.
Canon Speedlite is an amazing flash i received it fast as described in amazon, This Flash is the best for indoor use, but you must buy Rechargeable NiMH Batteries with smart charger since normal alkaline batteries will drain fast with this flash
I bought several of the 10-inch DP-102 as presents and am presently surprised. The LCD is very bright and sharp and the colors are very vivid, a rarity among digital photo frames (I have a 15" Westinghouse which is double the price but this beats it in picture quality).PROS: Excellent screen. Large, vivid, and has a decent viewing range for LCD. All the media card slots you need (SD, CF, etc). Infrared remote comes in very handy. Nice black or white interchangeable frames.CONS: Strange 800x450 resolution. For best viewing you should resize/crop your photos to this size to use the whole screen. No onboard memory storage, but media cards are so cheap now anyway. Probably USB 1.1 as it copies very slow. Limited remote range.
The Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds should never be confused with the reputation for excellence in quality that has been long associated with the full blown line of headphones that Sennheiser manufactures. Good treble response but the bass response is tricky to connect with. The earbuds need to be positioned in your ear in a particular way to get the best response. The sound needs to bounce off the walls of the ear canal. Because of the need to fidgit around with positioning the earbuds to get the most desirable output, I rate this item with 4 out of 5 stars.
This unit worked very well for the purpose I needed it. It works great in showing PAL/international dvds and is the first I have found that will show raw .avi files. This saves a lot of time in transfering those files to .vob (standard dvd files) The only fault I have found so far is that the unit can't read .avi file titles longer than 16 characters. A small thing and easily fixed when I make my discs. I highly recommend this machine, very happy with it!
I am very happy with my unit. The ease of file transfer is wonderful. The touch pad is a very cool addtion and the brightness of the screen makes my ipod fanatic friend to doublethink his admiration for the ipod.The only problem with the zen vision m is that it tends to freeze every once in a while but with a simple restart it comes back to life.I'm a very happy bunny
The ipod armband is way better than using the neck/lanyard thing that comes with the ipod shuffle. I use my ipod shuffle exclusively for running and general exercise, so the armband is perfect for me. A few other reviews I saw said the product was made poorly/cheaply -- I have NOT found this to be the case. Mine holds up to multiple uses each week, being carried in my gym bag, getting sweaty etc. I like this product a lot, but it was expensive in my opinion for what it is.
The Panasonic ND Filter DMW-LND52 is a true value addition to the Lumix FZ200 camera which caters for certain specific requirements. Don't expect eye popping effect on the image rendering but do expect improved versatility as well as improved overall camera capability. The filter does the job it is meant for, however, it is only after some worthwhile experience in picture taking that you can actually optimize the use of the filter and thereafter get down to experimenting with it. That having been said, this is not an accessory that you can't do without...the results that you achieve with this filter are only meant to 'artify' images and that is something that you need only when you travel to picturesque locations on a holiday.
I HAD THIS SAME RECIEVER. I HOOKED IT UP TO TO MANY SPEAKERS, KNOWING IT WAS A 2 CHANNEL RECIEVER. MY MUSIC WAS SO LOUD. THE BASS WAS JUST RIGHT. I HAD A EQUALIZER HOOKED UP TO IT. MY MUSIC WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR. I CRIED WHEN IT BLOWED OUT. THIS RECIEVER IS OLD BUT I'M WILLING TO GET ANOTHER LIKE IT. MY NEW RECIEVER, SONY, IS GARBAGE. ITS NOT LOUND LIKE SHERWOOD. MY SURROUND SOUND WAS LIKE I WAS AT THE THEATRE WHEN I HAD THIS SAME RECIEVER. THESE RECIEVERS TODAY DONT GO HARD LIKE THE OLD ONES.
I'm very happy with the beautiful picture this TV brings and I really feel that I got it for a great price. The delivery was as promised and the freight people were careful, friendly, and took away the packing as requested. Some friends were surprised that I'd order such a large item online, but with the many positive feedback reviews, I was confident and Amazon didn't let me down. Now if the cable provider would step up the addition of more High Def channels, I'd be even happier.
Have had this in place for about a week. Delivered no problems. It's running with a Toshiba HD-A3 HD DVD player and a Comcast Motorola 6200 HD STB. Both produce fabulous imagery ... and the sound is fine (it's only a bedroom TV set after all). No banding at all. No dead pixels. Perfect. I'd buy it again.
[...]Set up was automatic and easy. TV is light enough for one person to move, but easier if 2 people do it.Picture Quality - I choose this TV because it had the best NON-hd quality. I have a Direct TV Tivo (a real tivo), standard def. Since Direct TV is being lame about giving decent upgrade deals on HD-DVR gear right now, I figured I would have to wait awhile to get the price I wanted( "free"), and have to live with the no-hd picture quality. With this tv I can live with the picture for awhile. Its a bit fuzzy and pixelated compared to my tube TV. - more noticeable since the screen is so big. DVDs and other inputs look crisp. Net Net - I can live with the picture now....but not for long. It still is the best option (LCD or DLP) for price and non-hd picture quality among all the brands in my opinion (after spending a month looking). Watched King Kong as soon as the TV was set up and quickly forgot about the picture quality.The price I got on Amazon is still unbeatable. I wanted the 40" LCD XBR, but still to pricey and this unit is equally as good, with only a few inches more in depth.So far, so good.
I was a little anxious about buying such a low-cost thumb drive, but they work great. I've never had a problem with any of them (bought 4). I'm using them to distribute a 4GB family photo album.
Fast delivery. Worked as expected. Hook to an Acer monitor from a Panasonic SA-BA300 with my computer. No need to buy an expensive HDTV now.
Battery life is extremely short especially if you watch videos. Overall concept and functions are outstanding!
This firepit is just wonderful! Assembly was easy and minimal. The hardest part was aligning the outer ring screwholes. Other than that, my handy B&D drill and a wrench got it put together in less than 10 minutes. We immediately started a wood fire, grilled hot dogs and made s'mores. What more could anyone possibly want from a firepit! Awesome, sturdy and delightful.
These are great speakers, that Apple should keep carrying, however, they are into selling the larger clunky speakers. These are perfect for travel and home, I have 1 pair in Italy and one in New York. They are so convenient!
I bought these to enhance the trebles of my system, but the original speakers have higher frequencies than these Pyles. As a matter of fact, I had to put them by my ear so I could detect their sound. At least I could return them and got a full refund.
I love the camara, got the best night pictures compair to bunch other one I had.
$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.
As a hobby (though we take it seriously) we race in boat Navigation races. The Garmin eMap is our most important piece of equipment. It's a great GPS, easy to use and to integrate with handhelds, laptops and new software. Free firmware updates from Garmin ensure we are ontrack and on time. That's why we won our last race and are No.1 in Navigation.
This is the third Canon digital camera I've purchased, in large part because of the excellent experience I've had with the brand. Although I own a digital SLR, I was looking for a pocket sized camera I could carry everywhere. I also wanted a camera with an optical finder as well as the display, some manual exposure control, and an easy to use control panel. The SD1000 met all these requirements. Although I didn't know this when I bought it, it has a panoramic picture format that turned out to be one of my favorite features when shooting outdoors.Image quality is excellent, shutter lag is minimal, and battery life is surprisingly good, even when the display is used continuously. The ability to quickly change formats and resolution is very handy.Since buying this camera I've taken it on two vacations and on countless bicycle outings. I rarely leave home without it. I notice that the price has fallen sharply since I bought mine, making it an even better deal now. If you're looking for a reliable, pocket sized camera that can produce prints as big as 16x20, this is an excellent choice.
COBY always gives pretty good value items. This player satisfies on all counts. It can read the ID3 tags from the MP3 songs and display them. The car kit works pretty decently. The only possible problem with this is that sometimes the bass boost makes a jarring sound.
Cons1. This mouse is hard to use2. Needs installing software from the web to get your laptop to recognize it and make it work.3. Battery door breaks easily4. If you turn it off, very hard to synch up to laptop again. Needs pressing buttons and holding up to USB drive.5. My wife got so irritated with its repeated malfunctioning, she threw iut away after a month, and we got a logitech optical wired mouse that we have been happy with ever since.Pros: small and sleek.
Brought a bunch of these because people were taking my grey ones. Pink one are harder to mistake for other ones people have. They work very well and have stated transfer speeds.
Product works just as it should. That is the reason I usually choose Microsoft Mouse products.
Webcam works perfectly - clear picture, nice mobility features and a slight break on the price considering it's a Referb! Logitech stands behind their products and I'm no where near disapointed. Shipping was fast and I received what I paid for. I would also look into buying a USB to USB extension chord with this product if you intend on using the webcam stand because the instant the chord reaches its' max the stand will just fall over.
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.
Even better than I expected. Couldn't be happier with the images that it creates.
I had lost my cable to recharge my Nintendo DS. Could not find them in the stores. So I googled it and found one on Amazon so now my game is working well. I am so glad about that.
MADE CA-1115-BLK Camera Armor for Nikon D40 and D40x Digital SLR (Black)Great Item!! Protects the camera body while giving full access to all controls!
I have a iMac 17with 1GB (512 x 2), some slow, but with this memory 2GB (1 GB x 2) my mac is mor fast.... good product.
These are the best computer speakers I have ever owned. They are powerful and high fidelity. Please read the rest of my review if you are interested in what I hope is a bit more nuanced opinion.What I CAN say is that these are very high fidelity speakers, and without being an audio engineer or an electrician myself, I would venture to say that these speakers test the fidelity/quality limitations of 128-160 kbs MP3 music (the most common.) That is to say, it is hard for me to believe that higher fidelity could come from a 1/8" conventional soundcard nor could it come from 100-200kbs mp3 formats- Thus I am suggesting that perhaps these are speakers of such quality that they are limited by their source.So what I am ultimately trying to get across to somebody who is thinking of dropping the money on these speakers is that if you have MP3 music encoded in common formats like 128kbs etc. and a common sound card with 1/8" outputs, these speakers are probably the highest quality you can find.Whether a person could find a 2.1 1/8" input speaker system for less money that would be just as good, given the limitations of the source, is out of the scope of the advice I have just given. These are a quality product that I give 5 stars. They are a little complicated to set up but I decided not detract stars from the review for the benefit people who cannot follow instructions.
I will be brief and strait to the point...This lens is everything you need to travel with... for beginners in night shots you have to go for ISO 800, get some filters to play with.It is a must get lens ... :)
Like others said it fell apart shortly after getting it in the cigarette lighter. But I kept using it and then eventually it stopped working altogether.
I think the title of this review says it all. The adapter is very overpriced, but if you want to do macro photography with the Canon ringlights it is a necessity.
they gave me a good deal and it shipped to me faster then they saidthis is a good company to deal with
I ordered this device looking for something small for the gym and easy to use. I was able to load music on the device, but it did not turn on. It looked like something was wrong with it when I opened the package as the two large silver plastic pieces were slightly separated. I emailed the company and they wrote back saying the player was broken. I would NOT recommend buying this mp3 player.
This speaker system sound better than speaker costing 3 times the price. The only problem I have had, in 6 years, is something I brought on myself. The power cable going from the satelite speaker to sub woofer has a 5 pin DIN plug and I have broken one of the pins. I can't find this plug anywhere. Altec Lansing no longer carries this plug. (...)
I purchased this item to be able to run on A/C power while viewing pictures and movies on my HDTV. I have tried to hook the adapter to TV and camera and it worked fine until I moved the camera. Then it lost power. It has connection / contact problems. I dont know if it is a A/C (simulated) battery pack to camera body contact or A/C power cord to A/C (simulated) battery pack or and I really tend to doubt that the new cable is defective but it could be. I am going to send this to Canon also as see if they have any ideas on how to troubleshoot/remedy this problem. I am dissapointed. My camera is WONDERFUL though !!!! the Canon SX230HS.
This New Updated Surfboard is great. Compared to the 4100, you will get the same results. It really depend on you provider. The stand by buttom is good, especially is you like to keep your computer on stand by mode when you are not using it.
Thank you again amazon and logitech. It has been a real joy to replay freespace 2 and Descent 2 again. This great joystick made it possible to recapture good times with these old friends.
I dedicated a 2nd HDD to the page file hoping to optimize my "antique" computer's speed. The stock cable I wished to use had only 40 conductors because it served the CD drive where 80 conductors would be overkill. I wanted to put the 2nd HDD in the slave position with the CD drive. I needed to replace the pre-existing 40 with an 80 conductor ribbon cable because PATA data transmission apparently experiences electromagnetic crosstalk/interaction between neighboring conductors when a 40 conductor cable is used. The extra 40 conductors are all tied to ground. I think that the extra space they create reduces the magnetic flux interference. Why invite trouble with a no name, possibly untested brand...this Tripp Lite ribbon worked.....no opens...no intermittents. I did an A/B test and the page file usage went way down with the 80 conductor ribbon......very interesting, my dear Watson
Asked for a cooling pad as a grad. gift. I did lots of online research and picked out the perfect pad for me, and asked for it. What I received, however, was this miserable piece of garbage by Targus. It is everything the reviews here say it is. Mine is about 3 months old now and I constantly have to fiddle with the power connector to make sure it is working. I don't even bother using it anywhere but on a desk, because otherwise you have to pretty much hold the power connector on with your hand constantly to make it work. It is flimsy, cheap, chinese plastic and could easily be snapped in two with your bare hands. This is probably the worst cooling product on the market. Not that I have tried any others yet, but because I can not possibly imagine a more inferior product. If you really want to get rid of your 30 or 40 dollars that badly, do something more useful with it like lighting a cigar.
I am very happy with the camera results but it seems it is ahead of technology. Today with AVCHD format there are not many DVD payers to play DVD output in HD - it's only Blueray($500+) from Sony. For now, I am storing the video file in a NAS drive hoping to see a sub 4100 DVD player in the future to play AVCHD format. To view in a normal DVD player, supplied software converts to MPEG 2- but it makes the picture to SD.Battery life is average. Still pictures are better than any other handycam/Camcorder but can't beat any standard standalone digital camera.All in all, its good product but you should be aware for AVCHD limitations in terms of playing on a normal DVD player.Amazon did a good job in shipping as always.
I've purchased many Kingston Flash Drives, along with other brands. This is my second time I've had an issue with a Kingston. I thought it was just 'one' of those things the last time, but again it just didn't allow data to be transfered. You get what you pay for.
I have had this lens for about 4 months now, and have used it as the one I carry on the camera regularly. Lets cut to the quick oh this review: Is it as sharp and clear as a Nikon or Canon lens? No, but it may be very close as far as going on what the viewer perceives alone. Is it light weight? NO, but it is alse pretty darn solid in construction. As far as the zoom mechanism goes, I personally find it to be faster than the twist type. In that the lens is in my hands while shooting, I lock it when ready to move any distance. I enjoy this lens so much that I recently purchased a second one in the event i need a new one and they are not available...
This is a great solution to those that want a SDLR but don't want to spend the money. Can do all functions as a SLR but just not to the extremes. Great for everyday photos
flawless, works like any other,. got absolutely nothing bad to write about this thing. just need to get the words for the review !
I bought this after I have gotten myself a GR1 film camera. This battery is hard to find at supermakets and even though camera shops sometimes do carry it, it's usually a lot more costly. This one works fine for my camera and price is good.
After reading all of the reviews. I read the entire product manual that is available on this page before I purchased this Item. Once I got it in the mail. I read over the manual that was included in the box which is for the very basics. In order to completely get the full understanding and know how to operate it you must definately read the extended manual. It is very easy to operate once you read it. I initially bought this to have my son's video's for road trips and I found myself putting my husbands and my favorite DVD's on here as well. I put my mp3's by using the hard drive feature. This is truly a great device, it really does all the things that is featured. I didn't like the sound at first but after going in and adjusting the setting in the main menu. I am very pleased with the sound. I love that I am able to plug this into a TV to view the movies that I have in my media player. I haven't had enough time to test the battery life. I am looking forward to seeing if it will really go six hours when we go to hawaii this winter. The main reason I love this device is for the storage on this device. I haven't had any problems with my device and I purchased it in June. I wanted to wait a while before writing a review because I based my purchase on the reviews. If you have had problems return it and get another one. Maybe it was just a bad unit. You won't be dissapointed. Great product!
Just what I needed and much cheaper than what Best Buy would try to sell you. Hooked this up to my PC and 55 inch HDtv and it works great. Im at 1080P and it looks sensational. Ofcourse HDTV's always overscan computer input so I had to scale it back to 1836 X 1024 but who cares, it looks awesome and it fits the screen perfectly. Id definitely recommend it. Anyone who has had problems with their computer needs to blame either their TV or video card because this cable is not the problem.
I cannot speak more vilely of the Netgear MR-814. I purchased this piece of hardware from CompUSA. Despite struggling with various options and settings, I still found that my (cable modem) bandwidth was choked back to levels approaching that of an old-school dial-up modem, images would sometimes not load, and if I attempted to do multiple things at once (such as load many webpages at one time), only a few of the webpages would actually connect, the rest acting as if there was no connection to the Internet. Fortunately, I was still within my warranty replacement period, and I exchanged it for a Linksys BEFW11S4, which so far has performed very admirably right out of the box. Interestingly enough, I am not the only one to have problems: there was another Netgear product on the shelf behind the refund/return clerk, and I heard from a friend who works at a Staples store in northeastern Indiana that Netgear products have quite a bad reputation amongst their customers there, too. Stay away from this product with a ten-foot pole, as it's not worth its purchase price let alone the hours of frustration you'll sink into attempting to get its configuration to work.
We ordered this product on the same day that we ordered two other ones to fit larger flat panels. We opted to pay for shipping to get this one quicker than the others that were shipped with the free shipping. It took five days longer to recieve the one that we paid for shipping. Also, this one was bought to fit 32" flat panel and it fit the TV, we just couldn't get it centered due to the small size of the brackett and lack of adjustment to secure to the wall studs. A piece of plywood was used to get it centered.
This earphones are so light. If not for the sound that comes out of it, I probably won't know that I have them on. And the sound quality, it's amazing. The sound is crisp and clear. Even in a noisy environment, I can hear my music clearly and don't really have to turn up the volume. And the price, can't beat it. It's a great quality headphones for the price. I'm going order more for backup use.
Don't have much to add that hasn't already been said. Just want to say that I've been very satisfied with this flash since I got it and it's performed flawlessly for me. I can't imagine shooting on-camera flash at events without ETTL, and high speed sync comes in handy every now and then.I recently bought a second, cheaply made flash and it was defective right out of the box. Not Canon, and I know I'll always get good customer service should anything happen. It's a little pricier than other brands, but well worth it in my opinion.
Just what I wanted and more. It only took a few days to get here, and its in great shape.
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!
Exact same problem as previous reviewer. Tried using with a Canon IP3000 printer and three different new Dell laptops with built-in Bluetooth as well as a 2.2MHZ desktop utilizing a 2.0 BT dongle. I'd have been better off using a rock with a USB printer cable taped to it. It would have been $70 cheaper, uses no electricity and I'd have the exact same results!!
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.
Got a brand name memory module at a way low price. Recognized immediately by my PC. Great for updating an old computer.
We bought a small fan in Spain last summer to provide some ventilation in a small room some friends in Madrid were letting us use as we traveled around from one place to another. It was so efficient that we decided to make room for it in an extra suitcase we had to buy to get the things we acquired in Spain home. This adaptor plug works just fine in doing what it was designed to do. However, be aware of the fact that your appliance without further adaptors to change the current from 110 to 220 will function at about half the speed! Of course, you could plug your appliance into a 220 outlet if you can figure out how to make that work.&iexcl;Buena suerte! (Good luck!)
I love this flash! THe manual settings allow me to use it as fill flash during the day and give the model a sparkle to their eye. I don't use it wirelessly but there are some products on the market that allow you to. This flash is very powerful and fits the needs of a hobbyist amateur photographer.
The picture is huge and pretty great. The speakers are some of the worst I've ever heard - you'll definitely want to buy a speaker system to hook up with it.
These are the first IEM headphones I have ever purchased. Before I begin, you already know that I gave these 5 stars, so this will be a positive review. With that said, I'll get started.Let me get the pros out of the way: Rich bass, big sound stage, and just an overall "fun" sound.When I first went to put these in using the "rock and roll" method, the fit was uncomfortable. I tried the foam tips and different silicon tips, but it still felt awkward. I then did the "flip-flop" mod (you simply swap the left and right cables between each IEM, use the left monitor in the right ear and vice versa) and noticed that by inserting the headphones like so (http://www.ultimateears.com/img/site/video_superfi_mod_002.jpg) the fit was incredibly better. This is a personal factor, but it made all the difference for me.Here are some technical problems I encountered...First, I plugged the headphones into my macbook. Without even playing music, I picked up bizarre noises and hissing. It was extremely irritating. I tried playing a song or two, but I definitely heard the strange noises in the background. I tested out the sound attenuator the super fi 5 pros came with, but this resulted in 10x worse sound. It was horrific. My solution: I already own a iBasso D2 Boa DAC. I just played the sound through the USB port in my MacBook, through the Boa, and into the headphones. Problem solved, no more interference. I do realized that very few people buying these headphones are necessarily going to own a portable DAC converter, but also realize that these weird sounds are very common in MacBooks when using headphones, so this issue may not apply to most people. This even happened with my standard apple earbuds, but I assume these IEMs are much more sensitive and that's why the weird sounds were so prominent.Then, I tested these on my iPhone. They sounded very good, but there was mild hissing. Long story short, the attenuator solved everything! No hissing, but I had to turn the volume up higher. Now I had the IEMs working perfectly on my laptop and iPhone.Many complaints about these IEMs are related to muddled mids and highs. I have to admit, this is true if the EQ is flat. As soon as I began to play around with the equalizer in iTunes, however, I noticed a huge difference. Try testing out different EQ settings if you also think the mids and highs feel "weak".That being said, I am terrible at describing sound. "The headphones sound great", is about the best way I can put it. Very very lively and "fun". It takes some time getting a comfortable fit (which is crucial to bass) but once you do, I promise you will enjoy these headphones.Oh, and one more thing. The box that I received is slightly different than the one pictured on Amazon; mine was clamshell packaging (argh). And, the attenuator looks slightly different than the one pictured. All in all, the headphones are what I care most about (not the packaging), and I could not have asked for a better pair. Sound is very unique to the individual, but I can say from my experience that these match or far surpass any (including the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II and Sennheiser HD595 that I owned) headphones I have ever used.
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.
I use this to attach my Dell notebook to my large screen LCD so I can work from across the room. It is a high-quality cable and the price was great. The video is crisp, better than I got with other cables before this.
Purchased two of these and returned both. Even new CDs skipped from the day it was installed. Contacted GE for advice,was told to ship the unit to them at my expense for a possible reconditioned unit. Made no sense as I could return it to the store for another new one! I really wish I had read these reviews before buying.
I thought for a long time before deciding to buy this product over the iPod. The iPod, well, it's the standard to a lot of people. It looks great and I really like the interface. iTunes is a great setup and makes it very easy to find podcasts.But iPod lacks two very important things that the Creative model has: Subscription compatibility and an FM tuner.There are lots of great music subscription services out there. I currently subscribe to Napster and I also think Yahoo has a good set up. With the Zen Vision, I can sync up all the songs I have downloaded from either of these services as long as I am a subscriber. iPod is limited to songs you have either purchased individually, ripped from your own CD's or "otherwise acquired."The FM tuner is important to me for one main reason: I plan to take this to the gym. Sometimes, something is on the gym TV that I would rather watch than a video I have sync'ed up with. The gym TV's have sound off, but you can tune in to the designated FM channels and get the sound. Before I bought this, I used the mediocre Sony Walkman Bean player because, at the time, it was one of the only ones at Best Buy that had an FM tuner included.The Zen also has other features which, to be fair, I don't know if the iPod has or not. I'd be willing to bet iPod does, since I know it is also a solid product. I can reserve a part of it to transport data files. This means I don't have to buy another USB drive (which I have lost in the past), since I will be carrying my Zen player anyway. It can also sync to Outlook, so I can keep my meeting schedule with me no matter where I am and show up to work on time :)I shouldn't forget to mention that the sound and video quality are also really good.One of my main worries was the fact that there are fewer accessories available for the Zen. Well, this is not entirely true. I was able to find a good number of protectors for it, and it is compatible with a lot of the iPod speaker/docking stations out there. It still doesn't have the variety of what's available for iPod, but it's not lacking either.Some downsides: I like the iPod controls better. Sometimes, the center glide pad doesn't seem to do what I want as reliably as the iPods I have tried. Also, it did not come with a wall plug (availabe as a seperate purchase).But in the end, I had the choice between the two and the Zen Media Player won.
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.
I struggled between this and a 40" Samsung 1080p. I am no expert but I can see no visible difference in quality between these two TVs but there is a lot of difference in price. I am constantly going, "oh my goodness" while watching this TV with my HD DVD player. If you are on the fence about what TV to buy like I was, buy this one! You won't regret it.
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.
Works great. Faster than I thought it might be with USB2. $100 is well worth the price. Real peace of mind knowing I've got my entire HD backed-up.You can do your own homework, but I looked for hours and couldn't find a better deal than this anywhere.
Don't be fooled by the low price. I thought I would purchase these speakers to replace some stock speakers in my truck. I really didn't think they would sound as good as they do, but I did..they are not to blow your ears away but they produce a clear sound.
The best binos for hunting. Crystal clear and you can see in the trees a lot easier. Well made german engineering.
we are using this with our gaming system, great length to connect to our television. It made well and works great
bought along with the gunmetal color set. This pair was the reworked model meant to addrress the fraying wires but only accomplished hiding them. After two months of the best sounding headphones I've ever had the wires at the jack became loose and would only work if pulled in a certain direction. m
I have been using the C550 for about a week now and I love it. The traffic functions work pretty well in here the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I just love how the C550 reroutes me around traffic to save me gas and time. However, I would say the speakers on this unit need to be better. They tend to crackle and pop. I'm not sure if the unit was damaged or not in transit because I did find the unit sitting pretty loose in the box when I opened it. I may send the unit in for warranty since it might have been damaged during shipping. This is the only reason why I won't give the C550 five stars. If the speakers were better I'd give it five. Overall, the C550 is a great tool.
This is a great little protable DVD player for the camper. We don't always take our laptop with us everywhere ... so this DVD player fits the bill. Of course like any other electronic device that has to run on a battery, it doesn't have as long of a charge as I would like.
overall this product is great the pros: great options like lane assistant and virtual view hands free works great. cons directions are'nt always the best or fastest route, although it uses windows mobile it does not copy your phone contacts. traffic advisor doesnt work either for some reason it cant get a solid or strong enough signal to report but im working with customer service to fix that. but in the end if i compared it to the garmin i think the map view on the navigon takes the cake.
I wanted to rate this item as a Zero(0) Star.The Quality of the bag is not at all good it look as if i bought the bag from a dollar mart.It dosent have the look from outside or inside for the price I paid($30) I dont recomend buying this.I dont have anything good to say about this product.Try buying some other notebook case instead may be the Samsonite L35 Noteboook Case
I found the headphones quite uncomfortable and heavy to wear. So I returned the headphones without even trying the sound.
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.
I really like this camera. The 12x zoom and image stabilization (IS) are perfect for most of my needs. In particular, I find the IS very important. My previous digital camera did not have stabilization and at even the 6x zoom on that camera, I could not take a hand-held picture. But with the IS, most of my pictures are very clear even at 12x zoom. The three things that I think were better on my previous camera (a Fujifilm S7000) were (1) the colors and contrast of the photos were slightly (and only slightly) better on the Fujifilm, (2) the autofocus seemed to select the area of interest better and (3) the optical viewfinder had a higher resolution. I've had some images of flowers and the like that I've tried taking close-ups of that have ended up being focused on the wrong item, partly because the viewfinder has such low resolution that I can't tell whether the flower is in focus and partly because it appears that the autofocus isn't picking out the image in the very center of the frame. I love the smaller overall size and the enhanced capabilities of the Canon, though. The buttons and knobs are generally well placed and the functions and options seem easy to find and use. In general, it is a really great camera, but not "perfect," which is why I gave it four stars.
These headphones provide an astonishing amount of detail for a rock bottom price. Having owned Skullcandy Hesh, Skullcandy Skullcrushers and Bose AE2 (which are nearly twice the price of the SR60i) I feel very confident in recommending these headphones to new headphone aficionados. No headphone in the sub $100 price range can compete with the sound quality that these offer. As a side note the price on these is held steady by the parent company. You will not find any better price for them than here, so stop shopping around and make the purchase!
This product is magnificent! I looked for reviews for this product after I had purchased it because I got such a good deal on it. When I recieved it, I was already prepared for flaws and connectivity problems based on the reviews and (no surprise) it did have issues. I got frustrated and called to see if I could send it back but it looked like an arduous process. I decided to keep for the mean time and continue to be frustrated. The 2nd day I used it I found connection instructions under the keyboard and followed them. Ever since this thing work Great!!! Most people just install the software and forget the connection process so they end up with problems and get frustrated and send the product back. Just follow the instructions and you will be very pleased. The keyboard is smooth and has a very quick response time. The mouse is laser sharp and accurate and also very quick. You will love all the cool functions on the keyboard and the soft comfort pad of this product. For the price, I give it a 10!
This is a good battery. Not much else to say. It does what its supposed to do. The price was great.
We wanted to take this to Alaska with us for something small and light to pack, but wanted it to also be very useful. We were delighted with the views we were able to see with this monocular. When focused in it is quite clear. We were even able to take a few pictures thru the monocular! They came out beautiful. It was just what we needed.
nice product.. shipping was on time, and received it in perfect conditions.I use it everyday, and I am very happy with it.
I love reviewing RAM, cuz what's there to say. It worked or it didn't work. Well, in this case, it worked just fine. PNYRAM is ok in my book.
The battery I received is not new; the seller listed it as a new one. The battery does not even last for 12 hours without any talk time. DO NOT BUY IT.....no wonder the shipping charger are more than the price of the battery. Just a waste of money.
A really good value but I wish it had come with some directions. It would have saved me about 10 minutes of trying to understand how to put it together. Other than that a really good value that brings a quality lighting source for your photo's.
This filter not only protects my lens, it makes my pictures more vibrant. I notice the biggest change when I photograph flesh.
in my bar room i was stuck plugging back and forth46" plasma wall hung xbox 5n1 sound system hd cable box works great and allows me to spend more time relaxing having great times with companybottoms up (wright!!!!
as others have said, the price is steep. But, from the side in certain light settings, people think I'm looking at a blank screen. I treasure my privacy, and really hate when people snoop in on my email, and other personal information. For me, it's worth it.
It plugs into the wall easily after you remove the screw that will hold it in if you remove the wall plate.It cleans up some clutter behind the TV, since it doesn't have a cord and would otherwise lie on the floor like the typical surge protectors.I don't know how well it will function if an actual surge occurs. The "guarantee" was a little weazly-worded about what kind of surges it took care of. They seemed to say that a close lightning strike was too much for it. That has been my sad experience with other surge protectors. In Florida, it's not "if" you'll get a close lightning strike, it's "when."The instructions were not clear (to me) about what happened if there was a surge. They seemed to imply that if there was a surge, something inside the unit was used up and the whole unit needed to be replaced.
Love, love, love this product. Recommended by GE for my new, long awaited, stainless steel appliances. Excellent results. I am one happy camper.
Spend the extra 100 dollars and buy a Panasonic! The picture keeps freezing up and the tech support at Initial D is horrible.MOst of the parts must be made in China like any other American made electronic product. Poor quality.
The only thing lacking in this replacement part is the instructions on how to do it. Once I figured it out (I'm pretty sure there's a web page how-to somewhere), I had it in and working in no time just like new. This keyboard is a perfect replacement part for this laptop series.
I'm don't make a living in the sound industry, but I'm one step removed. I've dabbled in engineering over the years, and listen to music with headphones constantly (I'm a computer programmer and work best while tunes are being pumped into my head). Anyhow, I've listened to my share of headphones, and these are the best I've heard so far. For years I've had a couple of pairs of Sony MDR-7506's and loved the way they sound. One of them broke down on me and I saw it as an opportunity to try some other types that I never tried before. The Sennheisers were the best of the bunch, and are superior to the Sony's I had been using for the last decade. The audio quality is phenomenal -- I'm hearing albums on a new level. They might not be the best choice for real engineering applications because they color sound a bit, but for a higher-end consumer set these things rule.
Purchased with super saver shipping the cmputer was delivered very quickly. Thank you, Amazon! Out of the box there was a problem - operating system not loaded. A call to HP producedd an immediate response from a pleasant and very knowledgable rep who patiienty led me through the steps needed to get the machine running. It runs well and I am satisfied with my purchase except for one thing. The specs indicate the presence of a parallel port which is not on my machine. Attempting to connect my IBM 4029 printer with the aid of a USB/Parallel port adapter failed. The Rhapsody program does not work it claims I am not connected to the Internet but I am confident in HPs ability to solve this when I choose to call them. Overall OK and I look forward to trying to fill that huge hard drive.
Needing a GPS to navigate through a couple thousand acres of parkland for my job, I needed a compact yet powerful GPS receiver. After comparing and price shopping I setteled on the Garmin eTrex Venture. Perfect decision. This unit is small enough to wear on the belt without the screen being so small its unreadable. The Venture is easy to use with the click stick that allows fast moving through the diffrent menus and options. Waypoints are easy to use and set and navigation is a breeze. The navigation menu allows for lots of different custom windows to be displayed. Once at a location its simple to mark the location into the waypoint list. THe waypoint list even has a whole long list of different symbols to choose from to mark the spot. Everything from a shopping cart to airplane symbols are included to help specificaly label a location. Overall this is a powerful compact GPS unit that has lots of useful features at a reasonable price.
I really enjoyed this keyboard. I recently lost mine, but I liked it so much I'm going to buy another one!It worked perfect with my Clie... But there are drawbacks:- The right shift key is smaller than the left. Right next to the key is the rarely used ` or ~ key. I'm always having to edit this out and turn it into the capital case letter I wanted it to be. I would have rather had this key moved way over to the left. I don't think it would be a problem over there.. or even somewhere as a mini key!- The &quot;Done&quot; key is too close to the return key. I'm constantly having to reopen a memo- It would be nice to have some sort of control over the keys. Maybe like a keyboard hack. Then I could change the location of certain miss-hit keys and have no problem.Despite these annoyances I really enjoy this keyboard. If want to use your organizer to enter large amounts of text and want to be able to use it on your next PDA, this is the best option. Hopefully though, Targus will make a few minor changes in their next model.
thought this case would be good for me, but cannot fit any accessories in it but just the laptop...oh well, mothballs in the closet til I throw it out.seems fine otherwise...just realize you cannot add your accessories like ac cord, external anythings, etc...good for an ipad I guess.
The sharp 722 is the best mini disc player/recorder without a doubt! it has excelent sound and was my choice after 3 months of research. Every time I saw a review it said that the 722 was the best. If you dont believe me go to Good Guys and listen to it. The reason it sounds so good is because it uses a different decoding processesor unlike sony,aiwa, and jvc which use sony's atrac 4 which sucks! bass is great! the systems a little thick but my friends agree it's better than their sony's. it doesnt have a line out which is evil but the trick remote with full editing is sweet! it's only skipped twice (i bashed it around in my cargos). The biggest downer was when a put it in my back pack and sat on it bending the insert place which now is a 2 hand operation to take the disc out. i have a phillips cd burner but perfer md. So go at it, CD's will be extinct in a couple years. P.S. I'm 13 years oldthis is my secret life trust me!
Pros: excellent tracking on a variety of surfaces, especially for fps games such as UT2004; buttons work great; wheel works great for both scrolling and clicking; has lasted me 4 years and countingCons: a tad bulky for small hands, for which the Logitech MX310 might be a better choice; side buttons should be shifted inward; feet may peel off on hard surfaces
I regularly drive between and around the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. The radio dial is very dense so there are few frequencies that are useful. I also regularly hit areas of interference (high power lines, military and telcom equipment) along I-215, I-15 between the I-10 and San Diego, and I-805. I'm constantly flipping to different frequencies. Quite disappointing.Indoors, I like to use the iTrip to transmit to my bookcase stereo system but I still can't get more than 12 feet away.
I'll leave this short and sweet - it charges my batteries fast and gives them a good charge. I haven't had to charge my battery since its May the charge lasts so long. Not a huge fan of Sony because they are such a monopoly (notorious for only being compatable with sony products), but this is a good charger.
people seem to hate apple a lot and have lots of trouble with their iPods. i got mine in feb, and it froze up on me for no reason, with that folder with the ! that someone else had mentioned. well i called cust service, they answered in like 2 mins, said they would take of it, and the next day i had a box with instructions at my door. i sent it away, and got it back in 4 days, fixed, completely. and it was mine, cause i had it engraved. also, when i purchased it, it didnt come so fast, but they kindly informed me, since i had purchased a 10 gig iPod, and they were upgrading the line, they were gonna give me the 15 gig for free of charge. apple is really a wonderful line of computers. i have a windows machine now, but i plan on getting a powerbook in a few months. my iPod works flawlessly on my windows xp pro machine now, and transfer times are incredibly fast. as well, i get a full day out of my battery. i just plug it in at night, and wake up and take it out. its not that hard. the menu is incredibly easy, one handed operation. and for scratches, just get a case, they are really cheap and work well, plus enhance the grip. sure, it could use some better features, but compared to everything else out there, its the best. no wonder its sales have skyrocketed the past year. if you love you music, get this. if you dont really listen a lot/ dont have the cash, get an mp3 cd player... had one of those for 3 years, it was perfect. but by all means, if you have the money, spend it. and yeah, just get this, not the mini... its a 50 dollar/11 gig difference... think about it.
I LOVE this case. I just recently had added a 3rd HD in it an it was a snap. Love how the HD's all have thier own slide in/out trays. Even the CD rom drives have rails to slide in and out. The case is very quiet too. The case i hade before this one sounded like a vaccum cleaner compared to this one. The power supply comes with plenty of plugs for all your HD's and any other components you want to add. The case also looks great with it's piano black finish. There is a dust catching screen in the front of the case too. That is a nice touch.Downside:- space inside the case is alittle snug. So you will need to plan out your cabling strategy.- no motherboard slide out tray. Not a BIG deal for me as i don't plan to swap out my mobo for a while. bit it would have been nice.Overall:If i have to build another computer, i would get another one of these. It is great.
This is actually a very good speaker. The width is actually 50+cm, way more than incorrectly stated on amazon. It delivers an excellent sound, base is powerful, it's kingly on my rack. Had to order it from the US and paid a hefty delivery price since I could not find one on the UK market, but I am satisfied. It's worth every dime out of my cash trapped pocket. Highly recommended.
Two thumbs up great product for the price! recommended to all pistol owners trying to customize a carrying case for themselves.
This remote is a must for anyone with a conglomeration of different home theater componets. I used the head to head programing to input all of the remote functions that I use. The express functions are great. It turns on all componets needed for watching tv or listening to the radio. It is very handy and easy to use. The programing wasn't bad took about 30 min but is well worth it.
I bought this for my 42 inch Panasonic plasma. It appears to be made out of solid materials, and the instructions were fairly clear. It took me maybe an hour from start to finish to install it. The only limitation (which is probably the same with all these mounts) is that the mount must be attached to at least 2 studs, and although it says it slides up to 8 inches left to right, that depends on the size of the tv (the larger the tv, the less latitude). Therefore, you may not be able to place it exactly where you want it, left to right. the instructions are not very clear on whether or not you can mount the frame using the far left or far right bolt-holes, but I didn't feel comfortable putting all the weight on one side of the frame, and so I centered the frame over the studs. That said, it's a much better deal than the one made by Panasonic which sells for a ridiculous price, and probably performs no better.
This wallet/album holds 52 CD's and still fits under my car seat. I love the metal guitar zipper pull! The inside mesh pocket holds other &quot;stuff&quot; and the pockets are easy to get my disks in and out of. I'm buying some of these for Christmas gifts.
Everything is great about this product EXCEPT that the music stops playing when the slideshow starts. Why is that? wouldn't you love for an appropriate song to play in the background while watching a slideshow of your loves ones or a special event? That is just faulty. Otherwise, it's super easy to setup and use. Thanks!
Wow, this was a find! I purchased it in July and have had no problems with it. I actually purchased it from another site "refurb" and mine is FABULOUS! I am pairing it with an old Netgear WiFi 11b system, and when I was visiting family, they had the D-Link 54g and wow a tri-level home and I had outstanding signal. So I give this a BIG THUMBS UP! I am preparing to purchase either the Next or Mimo router this evening..so wish me luck!
this toy is just what kids need. all the other portable dvd players were to mmuch but now we have one for kids.so buy one now or u will miss out on a big thing in the 2000 century.
Speakers are installed under an eaves in my backyard. Good bass in a large area and clear sound out to 50 feet.
While I haven't put this product through its paces as much as I had hoped, it's a really good camera so far. Unobtrusive, crisp picture, good color/brightness balance, simple to use right out of the box. Camera can pan and zoom through the software control panel, and you can also pivot the lens up and down on the camera itself. Click a button to start/stop recording, click another to take a picture. Built-in microphone is adequate if you speak loud and clear. Solidly built. Very impressed with the feature set. Would not hesitate to buy again.
This was the fourth antenna that I tried.You read that right. I live less than 30 miles from the transmitter stations, but below a bluff and behind a solid screen of trees in the line of the signal. This was the only antenna that could pull in all the stations I was trying to receive. Compared to other antennas, even a giant, 10 foot long antenna, the DB8 is much less finicky with regards to directionality and seems to hold signals more steadily.Assembly is relatively simple and straightforward - while most of the fasteners are wingnuts, you'll still need to an adjustable wrench and pliers for some of the other bolts.
Having owned the H320 and then having it die on me within 3 months (read my review for that item) I decided to stick with the family and get the newest in the I River bunch. What a TREMENDOUS disappointment. First off, the file structure is different. Now instead of being able to simply drag and drop any file on you I river icon on your desktop as if it were a hard drive, you have to now "synchronize" your unit through either Napster or Windows Media Player software. This not only limits how you can organize your player but also takes almost 5 times as long. As if this wasn t enough, the OS is extremely unstable, I found it freezing constantly for no apparent reason. I would be listening to a song not touching or meddling with the unit, and then all of a sudden it would just stop and i would no longer be able to control it, I couldn t even turn it off, I would instead have to physically remove the battery. A few days before I finally gave up and returned the peice of junk, it randomly erased everything I had stored on it, again for no apparent reason, as I was always very careful when disconnecting it from my computer. After it had erased everything I began attempting to put the same songs back on, but it only allowed me to put up to 250 megabytes on, claiming that my hard drive was full. At this point needless to say I had far past given up on this model redeeming itself and having owned it less than a month to Bestbuy. My final beef with this unit is the fact that it s only 5gigs for the same price of the H320 which offered 20Gigs, it seems iriver has completely lost any advantage it once had over the competition, being a 2 time I river owner with both units miserably failing, I advise everyone to stay completely clear of ANY iriver products as with my experience they will not last. I am now the not so proud owner of a Creative Labs Zen Media player.
IF one HAS to use imagining film....getting the right one for the right device is important...Sharp imagining film works well with the fax machine. Would recommend..
Wow! I bought these for my husband, as I'm sure he's tired of my asking that he turn the TV down so I can sleep at night. Little did I know that I would wish they were for me! The remanufactured Sennheiser RS-110 arrived on time and without a scratch. After fumbling a bit and getting disappointed because I couldn't get it set up correctly at first because there is NO manual included (and the .pdf manual is of no help), I finally got it to work and the sound was simply magnificent. Now my professional-musician-husband is impressed with my purchase and very happy to have his own Sennheiser's.
Very high quality. ALot of options. I believed the reviews i read, i checked on the dpr site and got a HIGHLY recommended. It is a great purchase and i have taken over 1000 photos since i bought it. Small smeared photos but that is from my hand shaking. Overall it is fantastic and easy to learn.
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 put these in my 01 camaro ss convertible to replace the stock monsoon door speakers and what a difference - the clarity, the precise sound and the ability to work properly with the monsoon head unit should make these your first choice when it comes time to upgrade your system
Amazon wins with this one. They have the best price if you consider the free shipping.I have never owned a flash MP3 player before although I have tried the Shuffle at the Apple store. This player is amazingly light and is a more attractive design than (gasp!) even the ipod. So far, everything seems intuitive. I ripped a CD using the variable bit rate option under WMP and the entire CD - 30-min long - is only 19 MB! The sound quality is exceptional. FM reception also is very good.Now about the ear phones. They are not ideal but if they are causing you pain, then you are misusing them. You don't want to stuff them up against the ear canal, you simply want to hang them off the hook on the botton part of your ear, above the lobe. I believe it's called antitragus. In this position, the speakers are directed toward the ear canal, and your ear does the rest. Try it!Of course, this is less than satisfactory if you're moving around a lot in which case you should get one of those over the head earphones or the type that fits into your ear.
used it several times. plug and play. easy even for a non-geek. quiet. stays cool. Highly rec this for mini-laps
I purchased this printer because I needed an ink that would not smear. The ink is wonderful. But help you if you need customer support. They were very unhelpful with my problem of the printer printing lines through my pictures and documents. After 20 min on hold, (not an 800 number either) the support person was ungracious, and unhelpful. I would have been much better off just buying the replacement ink for my Lexmark Z42, a printer from which I had no problems. The Epson prints very slow through the parallel port, the settings for Higher and Lower resolution are hard to navigate, and it feeds itself 3 or 4 sheets at a time making printing truly a chore.
Sony DSC-H5 is a great camera with so many features. Besides the 12X lens, it has a 3" LCD which makes it easy to see especially for all those over the age of 40 :-)The only thing that I would have felt would make this camera the greatest, is if it had a Date stamp. Weired, but it just doesn't have it; I have calledc their tech support several times, but answer is the same.If you buy this camera, make sure to buy the extra batter and of course 1 GB memory; 2 GB is even better.ou will love your pictures with this camera.
This antenna is well built, easy to install, and provides very good picture quality. It is an excellent value for the price. The instructions were a little ambiguous but ultimately, it was easy to set up. The signal is definitely better outside on the roof than inside.
This is really a very nice and useful multi-function. Bought this from Amazon for just 159.99, really worth it!
I purchased this mainly because it was on sale. I was in the market for some wireless headphones but didn't want to pay $100+ to but a pair. The sound quality is very poor. I can be right next to the transmitter and have "fuzzy" noises go in and out with very poor reception even within 10 feel of the signal transmitter. The headphones aren't very comfortable for my head and sit a little funny as well. One major thing that bugs me about these headphones is the fact that you have to keep tweaking the tuner and it doesn't automatically tune itself. Maybe I was asking too much for a pair of headphones but I honestly can't recommend this pair of headphones to anyone. It would be worth it to purchase a more expensive pair of headphones than to deal with the hassels of this item.
I agree with the previous reviewer. The quality of sound coming out of this receiver is absolutely amazing. The only reason why Im not giving it 5 stars is that the remote is not user friendly. But that is minor. Enjoy the sound!
My family had a Nikon 4300 for a few years and we enjoyed it because of its small size and its photos weren't bad. However, we did come across some problems.1. The shutter lag was utterly annoying and I missed a lot of photo oppurtunities.2. It takes a long time to delete the photos.3. Our lens got stuck or something and the camera gave us a "SYSTEM ERROR" in which the lens would not get pushed in our out.4. Poor photos with low lighting (Very blurry), which includes indoors.5. Battery life pretty short. Half of its energy was gone when I had the thing on for 20 minutes and I didn't have it on the whole 20 minutes.I DID get some good photos from the camera. It's not as manual as I'd like it to be, but I recommend to get a lens protector to avoid the System Error. I tried the Canon S1 IS in Best Buy and it turned on really fast and took photos really fast indoors. Also it wasn't blurry!
Well to start, I really enjoy owning this player. It beats any Ipod I've used. I especially like the video capabilities and the design. Originally I purchased the 30g version. It was dropped about 4 feet onto a hardwood floor and that ruined the hard-drive. The person who dropped it generously replaced it with the 60g version. That one was working fine for a couple weeks until I got it out one day and, low and behold, the screen had cracked. I still have no idea what prompted this. (I do not recommend doing this) Since I still had the old one I took both apart and switched the screens and to this day I have not had any more problems. I use Sennheiser HD 280 headphones with this player (sure its a little bulky but I don't mind) and the sound quality is superb. Overall these should be 5 stars but the durability factor takes them down to a 4.
Despite all the wonderful reviews, my speakers keep having trouble with crackles and pops and dropped notes in songs. Maybe it just doesn't like playing iTunes from my laptop.
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!!!
It is small, portable, easy to assemble and light weight. It does not seem very sturdy, though. I hope that my projector will not fall off of it when I put my computer on it, as well! I'll see and let you know!
Perfect ... easy to install and hang TV on .... very happy with item. And I feel safe it is secure. It also comes with a spot to add a pad lock (if you feel your home could be broken into and the TV stolen).
Great router, did not buy it from amazon but refurbished.I first had problems setting it up but after i installed the new firmware it is stable, had this unit for 1 year and it still works great.It is also compatible and certified for xbox360 and PS3 wireless networking solutions.It works great and my laptop and wireless pda have no problems connecting with it anywhere in the house.even when i am in the basement i get 4 bars of signal.there are new 108 Mbps routers out there now but i really don't find the need to upgrade, this little router is a gem as long as you follow the etup directions and update the software you won't have any problems
This is the second time I have purchased this curling iron. The first one lasted about 8 years and had a couple of minor design flaws which seem to have been fixed in the new model. It heats up very quickly and maintains the temerature very well. I love that itgets super hot, which is necessary to curl my very finicky hair. It doesn't pull my hair out like so many other curling irons out there and it also doesn't fry my hair. A great buy!
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.
If you had asked me to write this review 2 years ago when I got the product I would have easily given Klipsch 4 or 5 stars. The quality of the sound has been excellent. A few months ago, however, the left speaker suddenly stopped working altogether. Two months later, the right one went out completely. I checked my connections, my sound card, everything was as it was supposed to be. The connector on the back would make clicking very loud clicking noises when turned or moved. When I called tech support (after a ridiculously 30-minute hold time) the guy "immediately" knew what the problem was. He said the entire back on the sub-woofer panel had to be replaced, all for just $50 plus shipping --that's one third of the original price! Plus, if the guy was able to pinpoint so easily what the problem was based on the symptoms, then I'd imagine he's heard the same problem before and they already know about the defect. Just read the other negative reviews and you'll see the exact same story repeated.I'm quite disappointed with the quality of this product if it's only meant to last 2 years. Oh, and did I mention the warranty expires 1 year after purchase, as opposed to their home theater products which have a 5-year warranty?
We have used Presto Pressure Cookers for over 50 years. They get nothing but better. Cooking under pressure is the most healthful way to prepare cooked foods. A pressure cooker cooks fast and efficient, keeping all the healthful nutrients in the food. The new safety features and excellent fit makes pressure cooking the best choice for the modern home.
I was impressed with this unit right out of the box. Its heavy weight makes it solid and not easily bumped during playback. I think the controls are solid and professional, and it has cool led lights and a stylus light. I think the sound is great. The manual operation is a trade-off (you need to be there at the end of every record to lift the arm off). I think if you bought an automatic turntable for the same price, you would end up with a much lesser quality turntable.
When my Visor bit the dust I did not want a fancy (expensive) bells and whistles device. This is just right. Personal info in basic forms-calendar, contacts, calculator, tasks, memos, databases, and more. Plus the ability to download more software when the need arises, such as foreign language dictionary for travel. Only detraction so far - when the power runs out it runs out IMMEDIATELY. No warning. Easy to remedy with a charging session and refresh hot sync, but I have started to charge it every couple of weeks to avoid surprise shutdowns. My daughter in college also has this device and is very happy with it. She also formerly used the Handspring Visor. My husband upgraded to the Zire 72 because of the camera feature.
I bought these because we were no longer allowed to bring our ipods to work, but we're allowed to use cd players. I decided to buy a giant stack of blank cds, and burn massive quantity of cds so I can have a variety of stuff to listen to. I started using these, no problem, but then my macbook decided it didn't like them (or so I thought), because my pc wouldn't burn them. I've tried numerous cds, from different places in the stack, and still no such luck. I wish I read the reviews before I bought these, because I wouldn't have wasted my money on them. I ended up buying a smaller stack of blank cds (sony brand) that work wonderfully.
A great tool and very easy to use. I use Lotus Organizer 5 and was able to download contacts, of course it would download from MS products also.The audio prompts are great and so is the recalculating feature. I love this unit.
I purchased this product to use with a second laptop I use for work running on Windows 98. While the product literature claims it works with Windows 98, it DOES NOT! I have been in contact with the company for a period of over three months trying to just get it installed. I am sorry to say that I am disappointed in the customer support who obviously got tired of me and basically &quot;washed their hands&quot; of the case leaving me stuck with a product that I have no use of since it doesn't do what it is supposed to do--read memory on Windows 98 platform.In all fairness, I was able to get the product to read flash card memory on another laptop running Windows XP.
When I bought my first ipod, I was worried about the comfort level of the included headphones because I had used my friends' ipod headphones and could not get them to stay in my ear comfortably. After reading several reviews, I decided on the sennheiser cx300 earbuds, and I am satisfied with their level of sound quality and comfort. They are several steps above the included ipod headphones at a reasonable price. Well worth the purchase!
I think most of the reviews linked to this frame must be for older models. I bought this along with the Philips 8" frame and for the ease of use, number of compatible memory cards and resolution the Coby was much better than the Philips. In fact, I just logged in to order two more for Xmas presents. The only drawback is the quality of materials for the frame. The Philips has a nicer design and feel.The resolution on this frame is 800x480. I put in a memory card from my Nikon D40x (10.2 MP) and displayed the slideshow. I was suprised at the quality. There were no issues with stretching or cutting off of pictures as described in other reviews. Since this was a gift, I didn't have a chance to test the video options but for the price you can't beat this frame!
A great idea, when it works. We repeatedly have difficulty getting on the Ceiva server to upload photos; my impression is that they don't have enough capacity (or reliability) to meet the user demand for services. Unless they upgrade, this should dissuade people who don't want to spend their day waiting for the Ceiva homepage to load.
I don't think these would work well if you were jogging, but it you are just sitting listening to music or a movie, they aregreat. Good quality, very lightweight. Recommend it.
This is a great laptop for the price. I just paid $ 549 at my local Best Buy, and am pleased for value - price vs. the competition ( I think those 400 prices are long gone).The screen is bright and easily readable, the computer is easy to set up. The only problem is Vista, which has more annoying security options than most people need; but that's not Toshiba's fault. Where is XP Professional when we need it ? As a journalist and author, I need a laptop ( lightweight ) for writing, emailing articles, and just normal, non-game, non-teen use. I reccomend this machine highly //
I own and really like the 256MB version of this swivel flash drive. There is no cap to lose, and it has been reliable for several years. When I decided to upgrade to a larger flash drive I decided to just get the same drive in a larger size. The larger version does not work nearly as well as the smaller version.Slow - Flash drives can be slow when copying many small files. This one is really slow. I copied about 200 MB of small and medium sized files to the drive, it took 50 minutes. When copying one large file of about 130 MB it did it in about 2 minutes, that is fast enough for my needs.Unreliable - This is the real problem. I worked on a Word file located on the drive and saved my work periodically (on a Windows PC). When I got home, the file was unchanged. I lost my work. At home (on a Mac) I worked on another file, same problem. When I saved the file, Word appeared to save it. But when I looked at the file it was unchanged.I really like the size and swivel top, but I cannot trust this drive.
I bought two of these and work beautifully. The lighting it perfect when taking pictures. It's light, and not hard to put together. This is a continuous light, it doesn't flash but I feel it still does a good job.
I bought these headphones to replace my current in-ear style. Going on my previous experience with theSennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging CradleI'd bought previously, and the rating this model received, I figured I had a winner. Boy, was I wrong.The PMX60s cannot be adjusted short of heating and re-shaping the neckband, and they have a tendency to slip off at the slightest movement. The poor fit also leads to the front of the speakers not sitting on my ears fully, letting outside sounds in. The speakers seem underpowered and tinny, even after adjusting the EQ settings on my mp3 player. I was going to give it a couple days, to see if they could be "broken in", but gave up after one day and returned them.Not recommended.
Pros: Incredibly versatile. I am taking an engineering course and it makes the class a breeze even before I installed EE Pro from the website. The algebraic functions are handy for anyone that is taking a math class not to mention the geometry and trig software.Cons: No way to expand the memory (to my knowledge) and it is a little bulky. I get teased a lot for bringing a laptop to class and once my professor asked if "that thing comes with a wireless card"Personally I love it. For those wondering YES you can put in an equation and it will solve for "x" for you and it will solve for two variables if you want. That is on the lighter side of uses but take my word for it. You will not be disappointed and if you do not do well in your next math class with this monster then it is your fault.
I currently only own one PC driving game, and that is 18 Wheels of Steel American Long Haul. From the time I first opened the box, I have enjoyed this wheel. At first, I was not sure if I should buy this wheel because of some of the negative reviews, such as the one saying the wheel was barely larger than an XBox controller. Now notice, it you didn't have an XBox, you wouldn't know the actual dimensions, and that is why I will provide the dimensions so you know exactly what you are getting.The diameter (directly across the center) of the wheel is approximately 8 1/2 inches, which is smaller than other racing wheels, but it's still comfortable and easy to maneuver. (Remember, I use this on 18 WOS which is a simulator game, not some high-speed racing game, so this review may not be accurate for racing games.) The base of the wheel is small (base = 7" x 5"), but that is kind of good if you have a cluttered desk like me! The wheel also comes with an attachment so you can set the wheel directly on your lap (probably if you play PS2 and aren't at a desk). I have not used this attachment, but it looks comfortable.The pedals are approximately 7 1/2 inches wide (each pedal being about 3"). These are kind of small for being pedals, but I have had no problems so far. (Once again, I don't have to switch pedals quickly while racing because I don't play racing games.) One small downside is that the pedals sometimes move around on the ground, but I also use the pedals on smooth vinyl flooring. If you have carpet, or kind of rough tile, they should stay stationary.The desk clamp works very well. The wheel stays sturdy and doesn't move around on the desk. The clamp should be able to fit on a desk up to 2" width.This product comes with the necessary device driver to use the wheel on your PC. *HOWEVER, it appears this driver has no support for Windows 7. Now don't get all worried thinking you can't use this wheel with Windows 7. All this means is that the wheel will NOT vibrate if you use Windows 7. Otherwise, the wheel works perfectly fine.Another downside is that the wheel only turns 90 degrees in each direction. I don't find that as a problem with my simulator games, however, it might be a nuisance if you're playing racing games trying to fly around corners.Overall, this is a great wheel for PC (I cannot give you a review for the PS2 because I do not own a PS2). It has its little problems here and there, but they're hardly noticeable. So, if you're just looking for an inexpensive PC wheel, I would highly suggest this!
The color is brilliant, the subject looks brilliant. The only word that I can say is Brilliant!
this is an awesome product, very easy to use, very easy to set up. easy to download music to and easy to charge the battery with usb connection. would recommend this product to anyone looking for an mp3 player
What else can you say about a power adapter? It works, keeps my laptop happy and also recharges the batteries!
It is great to be able to travel knowing you won't be lost and you can enjoy your extra time, because you are not going to stop to ask for directions any more!!!!!!
This arm works great. It frees up a lot of deskspace and has an excellent stable range of motion. I have had no problems with it holding my 17" Dell monitor. I had purchased the extra arm but did not need it so unless you're sure you need the extra length, don't worry about getting the add on. A great value for the price.
This has become my day to day lens for everyday shooting. The quality of the images has been good so far. I have not found any usability problems.
Very good ink for our printer and not a bad price on it. Cheaper if you buy it online here and have it shipped to you.
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!
Absolutely love these little lights! They put off an incredible amount of light for their size, very portable and easily fit into a camera bag. Only thing keeping them from 5 stars is the short battery life.
Great, with one caveat: *very* hard to find replacement batteries nowadays -- you will eventually need one. There is only one place I know where you can order it (cheap, only $35 for a lithium ion rechargable):http://store.craytonelectronics.com/craytonelectronics/paiireba.htmlThis was the first-ever color PDA, I bought one of the first ones and used it to death. Finally after banging the heck out of it, I upgraded to a Tungsten, but the IIIc is great for anybody who just needs basic Palm functionality with a color screen.
Got these two adapters a few days earlier as promised. Tried them out and they work perfectly. I would give a 5 Stars (*****) for this product in term of cosmetic design as well as quality material for such a small cost.
This Creative modem, without a doubt, is one of best modems that is currently available in the market today. I have used it in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 machines without a hitch. It's a great modem.However, when I tried it on a Windows XP machine, the computer froze everytime for about 30 seconds on the first dialing attempt. Most of the time it took the computer several attempts before it heard a dialtone from the modem.Last time I checked, Creative's support website had not yet addressed this issue. However, after doing some online research, I found out that this modem does have stability issues with Windows XP as far as the driver is concerned and Creative is still to come out with an updated driver that fixes that.
This Gadget is amazing. It is the talk of the house when company is over. Great features and easy to use. Only thing I would change is if the motor was a little quieter. Very brigh light and easy to read and program. Great Caller ID
What made me decide to purchase this was it provides a filter for my screen and at the same time reduces the glare I get from the monitor. I was excited to use, being 3M is trusted brand, you know the quality of their product is worth your money.The item came well packaged as you would expect from 3M. The filter came in a plastic & in perfect shape and it came with the little stickies to hold the filter in place. it fit all perfectly.The only thing I don't like is that the filter for some reason causes an eye strain. I feel like my vision got a bit blurry from staring at the monitor for few minutes. I had to increase the brightness of my laptop's monitor since it is dynamic, it automatically adjusts to my environment's lighting and increased the font size.It serves it purpose but I don't know if I need to get used to it first or what. I have perfect vision and this definitely affects it.
For Christmas, my wife and I both received Rio 600s. Hers did not work, mine lasted 2 months. Her replacement Rio lasted two months and is now being serviced. My replacement is still being serviced. Foolishly thinking that I couldn't possibly get burned again by the same product, I decided to buy the Rio 800 with 128mg (the 600 didn't have enough memory anyway and the upgrades are expensive). The 800 was awesome...for two uses! Then it stopped transmitting sound (same as two of the other faulty players). On top of that, the software corrupted my operating system and I had to get my hard drive re-burned. It does not seem possible, but between us we went through 5 faulty Rios. I conceded defeat and bought the Intel 128mg. It has worked well and I actually like its features and functionality better than the Rio (of course, I am biased now). Plus, you can get more than a thirty-day warranty with Intel, which is not the case with the Rio 128mg.
There isn't anything fancy about the scanner, but it does what I need it to do exceptionally well. The setup was easy and the instructions on how to use it were easily understandable. The quality is good. I use it to scan worksheets for my elementary classroom. Great product - I don't have any complaints.
Best combination of portability, sound, and reception for the money. I was unsure whether to buy because of mixed revues and most important to me was good reception as I had many excercise radios in the past and always got rid of them because of poor reception. Well I decided that for the price plust Amazon's very reasonable shipping charge, I just had to take a chance. Boy was I glad. Man this thing picks up every station loud and clear. Very good sound as well and super light. Good armband rig. Do yourself a favor and go for this one. I am glad I did. It makes bicycling fun again.
This is my third purchase from Cables To Go and each time they have done wonderful. I received quick service and delivery of the exact products I needed. I just ordered another cable yesterday for a monitor extension from C2G and expect it will handle my job perfectly. Thanks Cables To Go!
Only thing that could make this thing better would be if the keys were illuminated for night typing.....which of coarse would be kinda silly. kinda
The "Kingston DataTraveler I - 4 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive" work perfectly for me. I use it to save all of my college assignments. It writes quickly, though i do not have the expert opinion on how quickly it should write data.For the tasks I need it to do, it's works just fine... and it was at a great price.
I save buckets of money and bought 3 at once! Great connectors, tight fitting, superb quality! Worked great with my Samsung TV, JVC dvd player and dish network receiver! I should have bought 5!
DB8 works great, easy to put together, gets clear reception, just what I was looking for. Free HD channels, bye bye cable...
I bought these headphones for light use as to watch movies or listen to music from my computer when my roommate is asleep. The sound reproduction is great and the headphones do exactly what they should.The only downside in my mind is their lack of weight. The things probably weigh about 1/4 a pound all together and just feel plastic-y. I was not in the market for great quality headphones, but for $20 I would think they would feel more sturdy. Possibly a plus if you find other pairs of headphones to be uncomfortable.
I was finding that many of my activities were going unphotographed because I didn't have a way to safely carry my equipment. Activities such as bike riding, cross country skiing or canoeing have not been a part of my photohistory--until I got the Tamrac Expedition 3 backpack.The &quot;Expedition&quot; holds my SLR with a 300mm lens, my standard lens, my off camera flash, extra film, standard filters and cleaning supplies, with room left over for my keys and money. Everything is well padded and secure, and the pack is quite small and sits squarely on my back. A sturdy top handle allows it to be carried in hand, and its small size makes this possible without dragging it along the ground as I do so. The materials used are very sturdy; the pack can stand on its own and does not &quot;collapse.&quot;The only down side, and this is true of any camera backpack, is the need to take it off and zip it open to get at your gear. If this would be a concern, you may want to check out the top-loading hip packs, which I passed on since they always feel awkward to me. Years of hauling backpacks make the &quot;Expedition&quot; seem like second nature to me. No longer will my photohistory suggest couch potato-dom; now I can shoot my exploits on trail or river, thanks to the &quot;Expedition!&quot;
will buy more, since the price is right and ink is very very good . Will purchase more as needed
I found this item to be easy to hook up and easy to use. Quality workmanship is excellent. Plays VHS and DVD's and records very well.Picture quality is great. After much research, I am happy I chose this VHS/DVD combo machine.
I bought this memory upgrade for a laptop that is over five years old. I don't do anything too demanding on the laptop. Prior to my upgrade, the laptop slowed anytime I had a program running in the background. The additional 2GB of memory has noticeably improved the overall speed and performance of my laptop. It is still not blazing fast but I no longer pull my hair out when my virus scan begins running in the background. For the price I paid, I will probably extend the life of my laptop for another five years.One observation, don't be shy about pushing the modules into their slots. At first I thought the memory was defective. It turns out I had inserted them only halfway into their slots and the computer would not recognize them unless they are fully inserted.
... If you have a rental cable modem from your high speed internet service provider (ISP), switching to the Motorola SB4200 is the way to go; the money saved by not paying for the rental will pay for the modem in 5 months. As other reviewers have also pointed out, installation is relatively simple and the Standby feature is a plus. You will need to call your ISP to give them the "MacID" when you switch to this modem and, obviously, return your rental cable modem.
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.
They work! Got my camera functioning again. Shame that I'm abandoning my tape based cameras for SDHC cameras, but the cassettes did their job very well.
The Forerunner 101 is easy to use. It may not have as many bells and whistles as some of the other models, but it does have all of the functions I need. I thought having to change batteries would be a pain, but it hasn't been an issue. Definitely worth the money.
My mom and dad bought my camera for me for Christmas one year and I use it all the time, it's the best present they could have ever gotten me. It takes some of the best picutres I've ever seen and I have friends and family that ask me to take pictures of them all the time.
Crystal clear and great sound quality, I love them, I can not believe they only cost me $26.00
The one star is not for the cables themselves, but for the misrepresentation.Let me preface this with, I'm having a bad Amazon week...I have ordered many of Cables-To-Go cables in the past. This is not one of them. At best I'll call it a knock-off. Cables-To-Go cables are packaged in Cables-To-Go packaging & have a distinct look to them. They do have a similar end termination to them; however they are not what they are described to be. Also,there was an original label on the packaging that was covered up by an Avery self-print label with the words Cables-To-Go on it. Under that label is the real label stamped made in China. Cables-To-Go are made in Ohio.I ordered two 14 ft. cables and one 25 ft. cable in this order NONE of them are Cables-To-Go brand. In fact the 25 ft. cable is a different brand all together (this one with no disguise packaging, but same overlay label), and is not terminated the same way. It has the little cup shaped snag-less cover over the plug release which makes it very difficult to unplug the cable. Lastly, all three cables are rated 500MHz not 550MHz to boot.Now, you may be saying, wow this complaint is petty. And it is very possible that these are good cables. I see it as false advertisement...I have had more issues with merchandise and Amazon customer service on this order (20 item order) than I have ever had period. I drop thousands of dollars a year at Amazon and have always been treated well and got what I was promised 99% of the time. I hope this is just Amazon having a bad day... I feel everyone deserves a second chance, so I will readdress the issues with customer service and hope Amazon steps up and makes it right.
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.
This takes WONDERFUL pictures. We recently visited Hawaii and brought back pictures that with enlargement, let us see things we couldn't see with the naked eye. Great quality--no issues with shaking (though I like my coffee well enough) as reported by others. Great rapid-fire succession shots. I chose this product because of great reviews and recommendations in Consumer Reports.
I just love this flash. It super bright and makes all my shoots look like a million bucks! It a big sized flash. Can't say enough about this light. It's my main arsenal! Love it!
I bought the netgear wireless router over cheaper alternatives because of its supposed higher quality. The router, however, only gave me intermittent access to the internet. I called netgear customer support numerous times, and after long waits, I received "solutions" that did not fix my problem. After five (maybe more--I lost count) calls to customer support, I asked that netgear replace my defective router. Netgear then put me on hold and after fifteen minutes no one had ever come back to my call so I hung up in disgust. I definitely recommend against buying a netgear product if you think you will ever need true customer support.
These speakers are unusable. They give off horrible feedback even when there's not a cell phone or cordless phone in the room.
Purchased this to hold our alternate lens for our Cannon XTi. This size (1S) case holds the stock lens (EF-S 18-55mm/3.6-5.5) and our favorite other (portfolio) lens (EF 85mm/1.8 - reportedly 2.8 inches long), securely. Fits well without extra room. The case has a belt loop with which we attach it to our other case. All in all, very pleased with the purchase.
I use this mainly as a radio for my notebook. It's not billed as such, but the PC software is on the CD also. You get a line-in cable, and if you have a line-in jack and a CF slot or a CF slot adapter like me, then you can play a radio without slowing down your dial-up connection. Also, it doesn't use up desk space, except for a few inches protrusion from the CF card. I lost the software when I closed down my computer without shutting down the cool-looking on screen tuner. A deinstall/reinstall didn't do the trick, so I had to use system restore on Windows XP to get it back.It works fine on my Toshiba e750 ppc as well. Reception is average, so only count on getting strong stations. The on-screen tuning is the easiest and most accurate radio tuning, though.
Easy to install and very convenient as opposed to behind the wall wiring. The ease of installation is perfect for those not electriconically inclined. Say good bye to new wiring for extention phones. Great for DVR's that need a phone landline.
Been using it for almost 2 years, it has traveled internationally with me, been in suitcases, backpacks and laptop bags. NO PROBLEMS!!! I treat my stuff well, but it hasn't just sat on a desk!It's reliable, solid and has kept my data safe so far. Since we are coming up to two years of continuous usage I have a second copy on another hard-drive...safer that way!
I'd seen someone on Flickr that had recently gotten one for their D200 and looking at the results raised my interest. The price is what cinched it for me and after using it a fair bit today, I was delighted. It looks a bit weird on my D200, but it works great, on camera or off.It's one of the most fun photographic tools I've ever laid my hands on, not to mention one of the most inexpensive. The cost:fun ratio is very much in its favor - get one, you won't be disappointed.
The suction cup on my unit has a basically unremoveable protective plastic film. I've been trying to get it off for a couple of days and I've had limited success.If I can't get it off with some goo gone tonight, I'm done with this thing.
It is very sleek. Aluminum case is sturdy.The drive is also one of the fastest on the market.
This is by far the best laptop I've seen. A lot of my friends have Vaio, HP, etc. I've seen all their laptops working and Toshiba is by far better. Exclusive Toshiba software that goes from games to media utility really help you get started off. I run 4 online games, three search pages, listen to music(which by the way, the speakers from harman-kardon are amazing, much clearer than my stereo at home), make downloads and the laptop is still really fast. No problems with overheating, finger print reader for great security, etc. If you're having doubts about the compatibility of the new Windows Vista dont worry. All of my softwares from XP(and I had quite a few) are working perfectly here. Just be prepared to spend about three hours to learn all new features that Vista offers which are fantastic. From voice recogintion(you can order the computer to do everything you can think of without lifting a finger) Windows Media Center is ten times better than the old Windows Media Player. Let's get back to the pc, I found absolutely no problems with it and I strongly recomend it. Trust me, you'll be throwing the extra dollars you'd spend on a Vaio away for an inferior product. If you're worried about the 4500 rpm for the 250GB it's a premature fear. I only have 50GB of files so far and it's as fast as if i had 0GB. Anyways, if you're a heavy user I recomend and external HD drive which are so cheap nowadays and keep all your stuf there. The advantage would be your anti-virus would'nt slow down your pc so much because there'd be few files on it and you'd just have to scan the External HD once in a while.If you're in doubt about buying this pc, go for it, trust me, it's the best price performance for a laptop in the market today. See every dollar spent pay off big time.
Fantastic TV, however not the best deal you'll find. Walmart online is selling this TV/DVD combo at $277. Shiping is around $70 so it's still a better deal and probably more reliable than merchants offered here.
HP continues to produce a high quality product as expected. Not one coaster and the printing surface produces an excellent image. Thank you Amazon for another great product at a great price!
Surely I will get more! that brand is very good but is not available in brazil... i wish it was
I've had several sleeves and laptops over the years. Marware's sleeve is a perfect fit for the new MacBook and makes traveling and packing the laptop about as safe and convenient as it gets. Retrieving my laptop going through airport security is where it pays off. Easy out, easy in and no threat of damage while out of your hands and through the xray machine. It doesn't add too much bulk to the laptop to make it difficult to stow. Outstanding product and money well spent.
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 brought this for my 16 year old. She`s very happy with it.Very easy to use and holds alot of songs.
Sylvania CR130SL8 13" CRT SDTV with Built In Tunergreat tv. good quality and was delivered on time. i would highly recommed this tv to any one. i have owned sylvania before and had no problems.tim
I am quite pleased with this product. It was easy to install and also easy to use. The camera settings are fairly extensive and the picture is really quite good. I love the built-in mic. In fact, I was so pleased with it that I bought one for one son also who lives on the other side of the U.S. We are able to talk and see each other without having to type...We both love it!
Good, smooth DC output. Plenty of power. Never overheats, but does have a thermal overload feature if it gets too hot.
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!
The 1gb memory stick has been very useful to save games on my psp. for someone who has a few games on it, 1gb of memory is a great amount. anyone who is looking for a good amount of memory for their psp would do well with the 1gb or more!
I've been using this monitor for 2 1/2 years now. I originally bought it because of the extensive color controls, to use for digital imaging. I have calibrated it and used it with two different computers, and color accuracy has been excellent. I have used it with Photoshop for digital image editing, then ordered prints from the files, and the colors come out accurately. Prints tend to show a little higher color saturation and contrast, but I believe that is a medium difference between monitors and prints. Overall I have been very pleased, and it's still going strong with no problems.
I purchased this armband carrier to fit my Creative:Zen M and it's working really well. Like others stated, one of the drawbacks is not being able to change the music easily but that hasn't been a big problem. I just have to be more careful in my music selection before I start working out. It stays in place on my arm, whether I'm running on the eliptical or doing weights in the circuit room. The player fits snuggly into the pouch and I'm never afraid it will fall off once it's on my arm. My only complaints are that it's not super comfortable on my arm for long periods of time and it's not very easy to adjust once it's on. I think if I had a smaller mp3 player it would probably be more comfortable but it serves it purpose nicely.
This radio is wonderful. It gets great reception, is small enough to fit in your pocket, and has never given me a moment's trouble. After being frustrated with a long list of less expensive, less reliable radios, I am glad I finally spent the money on this one!
Wow, this is a lot of bass.When I had all the controls on my Receiver set, I turned this baby to about 1/4 of the total bass level and I saw all my pictures on the wall vibrate, and I could hear my oven that must have been about 20 feet away vibrate with the beats of the song! The sound is so clear, some of the noises it outputs, I have never heard before in the songs I listened to.In movies,(especially action movies), my house shook and I was worried about waking up my neighbors. I think that there is no reason going to the full 250 watts when you can't even use the full level with this one!Overall, good buy. only problem is that I don't get the little switch in the middle called "Phase"
I had no idea how small this was going to be. A normal human being would never be able to use the shoulder straps on this. It seems like it might be made for an infant. But why would an infant need this?
So far, I've been using it for a Wireless PCMCIA card in my desktop computer with no problems at all. Easy installation!
Cable was pre-labeled with crossover word. The shielding on the cable line felt thicker, so it felt like a higher quality product.
as long as what you need is a switch (takes an ip address from a router and shares it among multiple devices) and not a router, this thing is perfect. It is the only networking device I've ever set up based solely on the picture on the back of the box. It took longer to unpack than to get set up. I have two different computers at work and only one network jack, so I put the network feed into the switch and cabled in the two computers. Works great and no performance issues at all. Love it.
The Tang Band 25-302sh shielded dome tweeter is a fantastic tweeter. The frequency response is flat as a pancake from 1400-20K Hz. It can handle up to 80 watts peak, and 30 watts RMS. I used this tweeter as a major upgrade on a speaker project to modify four Sony SSB-1000 bookshelf speakers. I crossed it at 3000 hz, which is a pretty common crossover frequency in a two way speaker.Once installed I was amazed at the performance. It is very clear with lots of presence and extreme detail. Cymbals are sharp and very well defined. All the subtle overtones of string instruments from piano to guitar come through where they were lost with the mylar dome the T.B. replaced. Don't let the small size of this tweeter fool you. It performs even better than its flat frequency range suggests. Most small tweeters have a rather narrow projection, so move to the side and the performance drops like a stone. But the Tang Band 25-302sh does not have this problem because the horn-loaded flange widens the projection for a nice fat sweet spot.Spent hours listening to everything from Beethoven's 5th to Dark Side of The Moon. It is not the slightest bit fatiguing to listen to for long periods. Even when played at loud levels. And when the volume is really pushed, the 80 watt capacity cranks out the dB's and retains its fine definition the whole time.Use caution mounting the tweeter. The wire connections are not very robust so treat them gently. Also be sure the mounting surface is 100% clean and flat. The horn flange is thin where the screw holes are. Be sure to lightly tighten the screws or the flange can crack.This tweeter is worth every penny. See the Tang Band website for detail specs and frequency graph. tb-speaker(dot)com
There is just one downside...If you have Outlook 2007, you have to buy a 3rd party software to make the z22 and Outlook sync. This was an additional fee i didn't know about. However, now that I bought the software and can sync with Outlook 2007, I like the z22 because it fits my needs perfectly. I just needed a way to get my Outlook calendar and contacts so I could carry them with me.
This thing ripped the first time I took it off of my player. I was being careful and gentle as I could be.I returned for a refund! Still looking for a good cover/case for this player!
This item is very well built, and easy to use. Its fitment for my Nikon Camera is perfect. I highly recommend this item.
This is a genuine HP replacement cartridge. As such, it works perfectly. No complaints whatsoever.
This is a great replacement for the charger of the D80. My only issue is that this is NOT AN ORIGINAL NIKON PRODUCT and as such it is difficult to fit the battery in the charger. Once you learn how to put the battery and charger together, the charger does it's function flawlessly.
great price. might need two of those if your home is greater than 1500sqft to install your speaker with surround sounds.
I love this mouse. I have owned it for a couple years now, and haven't bothered to changed to anything else, and if I did, I would just upgrade to the laser version of this same product. It fits perfectly in my hand, has many useful buttons, and I really prefer it to my other mice (which includes a MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer, etc)
Great product.. Great Value... Extremely stable & simple to assemble & mount... I will never pay the 300% markup suggested by several well know retailers... This product is perfect & @ a great value...
Well, ideally Ok, but practlcally, we almost don't have to use this, maybe used only one time.Anyhow thanks.Sung K.
This curling iron is wonderful for my hair. I haven't relaxed my hair in a year, so it is very thick and spongy. This curling iron leaves my hair straight and shiny. The curls are great too. Love, love this iron.
I'm a wi-fi consultant and used this switch at a customer's site to power several Wi-Fi Access Points. Easy VLAN and trunking and straight forward browser based configuration. I'm going to use this model as my standard for PoE switch installations.
Great camera at an even better price from Amozon. I looked at many camera's before deceiding on this one. I was looking for a camera that was fairly easy to use in the beginning but had a few extra features I could use after I felt confortable with it and this one fit the bill perfectly. The 3" screen is so easy on the eyes and I am no professional photagrapher but the pictures look great to me on the screen and printed out.
I bought this for my husband's computer overseas. It does exactly what he wants, people don't even realize his computer is on whereas before anyone could see anything and everything they wanted to on his screen.
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!
first one I got broke second day. I brought it back to apple store and they gave me a new one. Now Everything is fine.
Purchased headset to use with my Amateur (Ham) radio station. Headset was so light I barely noticed it after 4 hours of using it. Microphone audio is great. Is as good or better than a commercial headset designed for Ham radio that costs over $160.00.
This is a short review of the housing, and a much longer review and warning for users.The WP-DC12 is a reliable workhorse. It fits the A570 IS perfectly, provides easy-to-use external controls for all functions, and it's a *steal*. Most underwater housings cost as much as the camera they fit, if not more, but not the WP-DC12. It's almost a crime to *not* buy it.I used my housing in a variety of situations both dry and wet, and I was always happy with its performance. Part of my experience was roughly 20 dives with it, to depths in excess of 80 feet. No problems. The diffuser is a great accessory for underwater shots in clear water, and the clear housing means you can use your camera and housing to drive a fiber-optic-equipped underwater strobe. The WP-DC12 is a must for an entry-level underwater photography rig.Having said all this, I'll also admit that I flooded my camera a bit on my last dive. I DO NOT BLAME THE HOUSING. If you read a review of this housing, do *not* listen to anyone who rants about the housing "not working". Housings don't flood cameras; careless people do. Besides, there's a well-known saying in underwater photography "There are only two types of underwater photographers, those who have flooded a camera and those who will someday flood a camera". If you want to try to beat the odds, take a course in underwater photography. Learn how to use your camera, housing, and strobe, and how to reduce the risks of flooding.As a further note, you can get underwater camera insurance, including insurance against flooding. Most people recommend DEPP (Google them).If you scuba or snorkel and you want to try underwater photo, I heartily recommend going with a Canon A570IS, this housing, and an inexpensive fiber-optic strobe. It's a great way to start. If you decide it's not for you, or (I hope) you want to trade up, your equipment will retain a lot of its value.Just learn how to use it.
Why does it take two weekd for such a simple order to be processed? [delivered]
the camera is a great one and as always one cant go wrong with a canon camera purchase. it was an upgrade to the sd 700 i purchased earlier. cant tell the difference really but it has more megapixels clarity. it doesnt tell you in advance how much battery power is left as all the earlier canon cameras, other than that a great product.
They've stopped making polaroid film, and the expected final availability (according to polaroid's web site) is the first quarter 2009. At this point in time, I'd think the main interest would be in artistic work with the film. Check the expiration dates, and get some before the era comes to a complete close.
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.
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.
Great! Used to distribute the audio from my cable TV to my Sony receiver, and works great. As you connect it on one of the ends, the other will emit a red light, so you can REALLY see where you are connecting it. Highly recommended.
I did see the other reviews claiming that the viewer would not be recognized by the PC but I figured I was smarter and better looking than all other reviewers. :-).Nope, this thing doesn't work. Install the software, plug it in, select update, open program, program wants it plugged in, push OK, program closes. I wasted an hour that I could have used to pet the cats and no results. I'm sending it back. Just don't bother.
Seems to work beyond the distance shown in the manual. Only used it a few times, but it's definitely worth the money.
I just purchased the Sonys and I'm excited to share the experience. First, I've owned several different headphones in past, the last being the Sony MDR-V6. I thought it would be impossible to improve on them...but Sony has done it.Comfort: The 700s are all-day comfortable. The earcups fit AROUND your ears, so there is no annoying pressure there. The headband is nicely padded too, so you simply forget you're wearing anything at all. They are 'hefty' and robustly constructed, yet that weight simply disappears once you put them on. They're attractively designed, too...with a professional style.Sound quality: Like I said earlier, Sony has worked magic here. The resolution and detailing these phones provide will have you hearing things "for the first time"...you'll hear things in music you never knew existed. I am pulling things out of my collection and literally enjoying them for the first time. The bass extension is phenomenal...a concert bass drum-smack or pipe organ will have you giggling like a kid! But they don't stop there...the mids and highs are equally well-produced.The phones are fairly sensitive too...my small headphone amp drives them quite nicely to db levels that doctors would tell you "no-no!!" But they sound so good...you wanna keep cranking the volume!Sony thoughtfully provided a nice long cord, too...it's coiled so it doesn't get in the way.Oh, my...the kickdrum in Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks" just about blew my eyeglasses off! Yeehaw!!Buy them...you will not regret it!
Two years and one month after purchase, my screen went black. I called Panasonic and explained just how many people on Amazon have the same complaint, and they really don't seem to care. There's no recall, it's just a poorly built TV. I asked if the whole repair was coming out of my pocket, and they said yes. I then asked why products are dying after only two years and I was told by the CS rep that he wasn't technical and had no idea. ABSOLUTELY NO DESIRE TO MAKE GOOD. Last Panasonic product we'll ever buy.
I am extremely unhappy with this camera. On the surface, the camera looks great--it offers SD recording, wireless connectivity, and remote management. But this is a really poorly made camera with poor supporting software. Firstly, it took me 3 nights trying to set this up--and I'm a long time techie. I followed the directions EXACTLY... got wired connection working fine... but the wireless was terrible. The camera kept telling me it wouldn't connect, even though I had all the settings correct. I even reset my wireless router to setup the most basic wireless LAN, and it still didn't work. Then all of a sudden, for no apparent reason it worked. Garbage. I still don't know why it worked.The remote management was interesting and I like the fact that it let me control and move the camera remotely. It also lets you setup specific times to allow "triggers"... but the trigger software is spotty. The sensitivity controls for when the triggers set off didn't work well at all and it basically capture everything or nothing. Axis has much better event management software.Finally, the picture quality is TERRIBLE. It claims that it can record up to VGA at 12 frames/sec, but it doesn't even COME close to that... at VGA it records maybe 1 or 2 frames/sec at best. Even at that quality there are noticeable artifacts and blurriness. I researched all the other cameras at this price level and amazingly this seemed that it had the best specs, but I suppose there's no subsitution for first hand experience. This is a terrible camera... I ended up buying the Axis 207w. It doesn't have movement capabilities, but for half the price, it's picture quality is 2x better and setup was a breeze.
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 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."
is compact. it is used with mico cable to allow me to read sd cards on my seven inch tablet
A wonderful camera! It has so many great features and with a little reading and practice, you will feel at home with it and be able to do more than you thought you could with it. I did quite a bit of research before deciding on this camera and it was definitely worth it. I love it! I would recommend a 1 GB card, however, especially if you plan on using the video feature. All in all, this camera is worth the money for those who wnat more than a point-and-shoot digital camera; I would say it is almost a DSLR camera, which can be a very expensive purchase for most of us. Highly recommended.
I received this today and was itching to clean my sensor. I started with the Rocket Blower and was excited to see that it removed about 80% of the dust from the sensor, including almost all of the big stuff. I decided to go ahead with using the sensor cleaner itself even though these preliminary results were pretty good. It worked! I missed one corner but otherwise the sensor is immaculate and test shots with a pinhole lens that shows dust very clearly are dust free.I also went ahead and re-used the wipe I'd used on the sensor to clean the mirror, screen and viewfinder as they had also accumulated dust.Highly recommended. I'm very pleased.
This memory works perfectly as designed and has allowed my older computer some extra life. I am at capacity now. The memory was instantly recognized and there have been no compatability issues at all in my Dell Inspiron 6000.
I just bought this multifunction laser printer for my wife last week because she is doing a serious amount of scanning and e-faxing of big documents. Her HP all-in-one couldn't handle more than 15 pages or a combination of legal and letter scanning without jamming or performing painfully slow. The solution was to buy her this robust more professional piece of machinery. So far the scanning of her 50-page documents comes out really well (around 8 pages a minute) and she can just drop a large stack for scanning and walk away.Now for the bad: She went to print using the multipurpose tray for small label sheets as well as envelopes and could not succeed. At first I laughed and said silly woman electronics are for men. So I went about trying to perform the same tasks and was surprised that I could not get it to work. Of course I consulted the manual and looked for online forums and lightly punched the machine and still no success. So we waited until Canon support was available to call for help. The support was good and we were able to print labels using the multipurpose tray after an hour on the phone. However, the process for custom sized feeds in the multipurpose tray is not user friendly and expect a struggle. If you are planning on printing on envelopes and postcards and any other non-standard media don't expect the ease of feeding this stuff in like it's an inkjet printer. Instead prepare to spend time with the control panel on the printer each time you change the media. Other than this issue this multifunction laser is good to go.
I gave my daughter a ps3, and got her HD Cable DVR box both of which use HDMI but i also gave her a xbox 360 (using VGA) to connect to her HDTV in her college apartment so she can have fun; hey, it's her 3rd year and she is doing good. sounds great but so that she could have 5.1 sound i gave her my old computer speaker sound system that doesn't support HDMI but does have one optical input and will support DD & DTS 5.1 since it comes with 5 speakers and a sub. i needed to connect all of these devices to it and they all have optical out but i needed an optical switch and found this one online at amazone.I am very happy to say that this thing works like a charm! we plugged in all three devices optical cables into this switch, connected the output of the switch into the speaker systems mini receiver port and everything had 5.1 instantly. it's easy to install and simple to use. it has a big rotary switch that you turn and to ensure it's locked properly you have to press a button in on the switch as you turn it, this causes and ensures it locks and engages the port you want properly. i kinda wish it was a push button to select the input you wanted but for the money, nothing beats this. it does exactly what it says it will do. we are very happy with it. if anyone needs a optical switch, this is a good one and yes, i recommend it to anyone who needs one.
the bracket fits just fine but the windshield suction cup sucks. it will drop off the windshield after 5 seconds. i tried cleaning windshield no luck. I tried licking the suction cup then putting in place and moving the lever to create the suction.. still no luck. ill just go to target and get the garmin one, all i need is the suction cup. 9 bucks down the tubes.
Right out of the box these things sound awesome. I can't wait until they break in. Shame it took Amazon nearly two weeks to get them to me in Florida. Shame too that Amazon's pictures do not reflect the product that I received (can't seem to find that volume control). Nor, for that matter, do the pictures on the product's box reflect what was contained therein. Nope, no cable management system, no right angle connector as shown. A call to Monster revealed that they are stuffing old products into new product boxes. Ooops. That makes me feel good. The Monster CSR did say that I could return them to Amazon for a refund if I wanted (like that will make everything A-OK).Yeah, like I said, they sound awesome.
So far, I have found this product to be very good, especially for the price. I previously had a Brother product for almost 3 years without ANY problems and is the reason I wanted to replace it with another Brother product. I read the "bad" reviews, but I relied on MY previous experience and it was great. I received a defective machine on first order, called Brother Customer Service and received a new machine within 2 days along with return instructions and postage paid info. What happened to my other machine was the use of "compatible" ink cartridges - don't do it!! It ruined the ink heads and this machine was only a few dollars more than the cost to replace the ink heads.
I was surprised at how easy this product was to use and how great it looked flushed against my baseboard. Just as a note, I wouldn't put it directly on the wall b/c it will rip the paint and sheetrock if you ever have to remove it.
I was not able to install the wireless setup for the router, so currently I am using it as a wired router.Try reinstalling it multiple times, and cudnt get much help from sustomer care either.
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 am not sure why I did not get this earlier! It has met all the company descriptions form Canon as well as the reviews on Amazon.com. I am looking forward to using it for kids and outdoor creatures. Also a very reasonable price !
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
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.
Being a person that goes for a jog quite often, I found that carrying a radio with me eventually gets annoying and sometimes I wish I never brought one at all. It wasn't this way when I tried out this item. Strapping this lightweight radio to your arm completely solved my aggravation. It's very light so you barely realize it's there and once you strap it on it doesn't move or slide which was a fear of mine from the beginning.The reception proved to be strong as well. As compared to my Sony Walkman I used to use, this Koss radio picked up all the stations I previously received and picked some more up that were fuzzy with the Sony.All in all I am glad I made this purchase and would recommend this to anyone.
Not only is this gadget phenomenally useful (and it has worked EVERY time for me!), but if John Galt wants to sell his... I'll take it!!;-)
Look great on paper, but the optics on the first one I received were misaligned, giving a double image that would not converge. Assuming that was a fluke, I exchanged the item. On the second one, the plastic piece housing the axial rod around which the oculars rotate when changing interpupillary distance was split down the middle, rendering this one useless as well. Perhaps I would have had better luck with a third unit, but clearly there are some major problems in manufacturing and quality control.
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.
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.
After just three days the stick began to behave erratically and randomly de-calibrate. Unplugging and reconnecting the joystick, or rebooting the computer, can sometimes restore calibration -- but only temporarily. At one time the Logitech forums were littered with posts from users experiencing similar problems, and a quick Google for 'Logitech joystick problem' will unearth hundreds of such testimonies.This defect exists in Logitech's entire range of joysticks -- they are an utter waste of money.Do not buy!Do not buy!!DO NOT BUY!!!
For some reason my first review disappeared. This is factual information that can be verified with the manufacturer.I purchased a "new" 625 from a seller here on Amazon and they sent me a remanufactured unit instead. When I talked to Dish Network they told me that they have not made any new 625 receivers in over 2 years and that retailers know that they are ordering remanufactured units. Also, if a retailer still has new 625 receivers in their inventory they will not work as the internal smartcards are the previous generation and expired. The rep at Dish Network did not speak well of retailers selling this model as "new".There are no more "new" 625 receivers, so don't waste your time or money trying to get a new one as they will send you either a defective unit or a reman. If you want a working 625 you will need to purchase a reman.
Strengths: This lens gives a very clear picture at 300 even when enlarged. The Macro is outstanding as well.Weaknesses: The focus ring has a very cheap feel to it if you are use to the Nikon quality.Summary: I am using this lens on my Nikon D80 for all of you who are wondering if it will work on the D80. I was very skeptical that this lens would be such good quality. For the price it is a great value and you will not be disappointed. My wait and see is how it will hold up, but Tamron seems to put a six year warranty behind it so it should last. If you are looking for the Nikon quality lenses this is not for you as you will feel the quality difference in the focus ring. However, if you can pay over $1000 for the Nikon you won't be looking at this anyway.
Easy to set up. Good sensitivity. Works well in low light. Have used other cameras costing much more. This camera for the price is a real bargin.
I purchase this product (WPC54G) today and have had the worst support in my 10 year computer career. I received an error while running the install program. I spoke with 3 support personnel and all were totally inept. One support person told me to return the card because it was broken even though, in accordance with the quick installation guide, it had not even been inserted into the machine.Strangely, the last support person told me the card was fine so I should install it on another machine or call MSFT for further assistance. What good would installing it on another machine do, prove a brand new card is not defective? If I needed a wireless card in another machine I would have installed it there in the first place. Call MSFT??#$!!? Why not just shoot myself in the head?To be fair I've used Linksys equipment in the past and it's worked great, but this has been my first support "experience". I'm sure it will provide entertainment on an ongoing basis as I share it with other IT professionals and websites. In the meantime, this product is going back and I'll be switching manufacturers.At some point you always need support and Linksys falls WAY short.
Opened the package, installed it, and it has been running with no problems for the last six months. Never any problem reading or loading disks, and the 52X write speed is really fast. The only drawback I've found is that the cooling fan makes a lot of noise right next to the computer when I would rather hear the sound effects of a game or music.
Purchased to use with my laptop which did not have a cd drive. Worked great with is plug and play ability. Also no software installation required for operation was a plus. I would recommend this product for the ease of use.
The shipment is very fast and the quality is excellent. Very good company. Their prices are very reasonable, normally with free shipping. I have bought as many as 10 different adapter rings from Digital Goja in the last few weeks and everyone of them has worked perfectly! One got lost in the mail and they sent a replacement immediately, with no questions asked. Great company and will do business with them again and again. I highly recommend them!
Do not buy this product. This product is faulty as it does not have an Audio Out or Line Out. If you want to copy a DVD to VHS you will only get the picture as the DVD player does not have any capability of outputting the sound to any other media. If one of the speakers go bad and you want to hook the DVD to your TV, again you will not get the sound. I spoke to Customer Service and they said that all their other Home Theaters have Audio/Line Out except this one but they cannot do anything about this. Go figure. Even cheaper Home Theaters have Audio/Line Out. You cannot use this as a stand alone DVD player if you want to. You have to use it in its entirety. Be careful before buying this product. My recommendation - DON'T BUY IT.
Why would you not buy one of these to protect your $1K TV? Great insurance for all my connections to TV
Works great. For the money it is a great purchase. This is a must for any one that is into astronomy.
these are high quality in ear headphones. when the package arrived i was impressed by the box! like you were really getting an expensive pair.when i tried them on for the 1st time it was booming! like they had speakers inside your ear! i had to burn them in to get the real goods and i aint complaining. others were complaining about the wire but to me its fine the way it is. also you receive pieces of ear-tips just find the right one to fit into your ear and you'll enjoy the improved sound.
I went through a few phones before doing research and being recommended this T100. It was perfect. Doesnt take up a lot of space, the customers can hear me. I heard them fine. Volumn and every function was great for me. I worked from home and was afraid my son or family noise would be a problem(even though the door was always shut and I was always secluded from the noise), I was always afraid of background noice but I never had a problem. Nobody could hear the noise. I tested the noise cancelling range with friends and family with radio or tv in the room and never had an issue. The headset fits fine. It was all that i needed for the job.
Exactly what I expected. A CD-ROM with a USB adapter. Plug-n-play went seamlessly. Great product, great price, great value.
I usually use Consumer Reports to buy stuff. I think they ranked this highly. I had an HP deskjet for years and loved it. I think it was a 722. Print quality great, started up with a print job, NO PROBLEMS ever. Then I bought a new computer and the printer had to connect via USB as opposed to the old parallel port, which my old printer had. I thought, oh, this won't be a big deal. I'll get rid of Old Faithful and buy a new HP. The K5400. What a nightmare. The only good aspect was the printing speed. Otherwise, everything was downhill from my old one. It doesn't start when you send a print job to it. (Maybe that's a Windows XP deal. I don't know.) It takes ages to warm up so that it can print. The print quality was so much worse than my old Deskjet. Black streaks half the time on color artwork. And then one day the printheads failed. I cleaned them according to the HP support directions ten times. As I cleaned the printheads, I noticed their warranty had expired five days before my cleaning marathon. And of course, the cleaning didn't help. They lasted less than two years and never experienced heavy use or weeks of non-use. Home, no office work, probably one print out a day. And now, because I need a printer, I have allowed hope to triumph over experience and I've bought another HP. Wish me luck. My final word on this subject: don't buy this printer.
Never going to buy Klipsch again in my life. I was exited opening my new speaker system. I enjoy music. 3 hours later... I have a malfunctioning speaker.Stay with logitech, they are the best.
I have an OLD (15+ years) cordless phone that I love and am unwilling to part with. Battries for this phone were not available locally at a reasonable price. The GE replacement battery works fine and was reasonably priced. Even with shipping it was a bargain. Time will tell just how durable the battery is. This phone gets a lot of use and so far, the charge is holding up well.
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.
I love this camera because it's so small that I can take it anywhere, even in a very small purse or even a clutch. I've had it for just under a year and have yet to experience a problem. It's lightweight and sleek and comes packed with different modes and functions. The only thing I can say about this camera that bothers me is that it takes a bit of fiddling for it to capture dark skin tones indoors without the aid of flash. The 'dark skin' setting actually hasn't been a help. But otherwise, this camera is ace. It takes beautiful pictures outside and does well in low light/mood lighting.The video it captures is very utilitarian but it has colour modes and sound which is really all that a very point-and-shoot camera needs.Best parts: comes with battery and charger (no fussing with AAAs), very streamlined and compact, many functions, great coloursCons: some adjusting needed for darker skin, if viewfinder gets dusty it stays dusty (on the inside!)
I am fairly new to photography so I have nothing in comparison to this but it works for what I need it for. Cannon did an excellent job.
I am a new Mac Mini user and wanted a wireless solution that doesn't steal a USB port. I was happy to note that this was Bluetooth connective device, so my choice was an easy one. Upon unpackaging, the instructions gave straightforward direction on the device's battery requirements, which are modest.I've owned dozens of keyboards in my lifetime and this is easily one of my favorites. It seems resistant to keyboard crumbs and looks great on the desk. Connecting to my Mac was a snap.Of course, you could get a cheaper wire keyboard for a fraction of the price, but as something I use every day for hours, I rate this little luxury very high in actual utility. Highly recommended for that alone. My only caveat is for people who prefer L A R G E keyboards. If you have chubby fingers or prefer ergonomic keyboards, you should test drive one at your local Apple Store before buying.
Wow, I didn't expect this product to be soooo small! ha, guess I didn't notice it is only about 1" x 1"...that's funny. Well, I still have a Nikon D100 and, yes, it's outdated and old but it's still such a good camera and I'd hate to spend thousands of $$$'s on another one right now. This camera is NOT for portrait photography that is for sure. :-( But this little adapter, at least, helps get my new strobelite kit attached to it okay...BUT remember that the Nikon D100 cannot do a reading/metering with this on! ha...this is just tooo much fun! Still trying to figure out my Sekonic meter to help me - hopefully that'll be the trick to attempting to use the D100 for portrait photography. We'll see... wish me luck...and good luck to anyone else out there not willing, YET, to spend tons and tons of $$ on a new camera that is actually MADE for what this little adapter is attempting to provide. ;-)
I use these on the plane and love them, they plug right into the plane's audio system. They sound great and cancel an amazing amount of jet noise and make the trip far more pleasant. I got these for the gym, but find they really shine on the plane. Try it,they work!
What can you say about a card? This one performs as represented. It holds tons of photos and accepts them without apparent delay. As an aside, Amazon's site is very helpful in providing shoppers ability to compare products and Amazon's service/shipping was flawless.
The 15&#34; woofers in a set of huge Heathkit speakers are now driven with 1 of these amps mounted to the bottom of each speaker. The variable cutoff is sharp and can shake the floor.The description stated the 6bd boost was switchable. There is no switch on these. The included pamphlet also states can be switch out. My thought is they were packaged incorrectly at the factory. A lot of amplifier for the money.
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.
My wife got this product for me in 2005 after I got back from a deployment. I have to say that I love it, only problem I had was with grounding but with a little research I was able to figure it out. I use it as the sound system for my media hub and still delivers strong sound after all this time. The low volume is great as you can still hear the crisp sound of breaking glass or explosions in movies. Overall is a great sound system for a medium size room.
Great idea and makes life a little eaiser. It cut down on my swear words to be able to use this product. Just slips right on the connections.
I, too, am unable to use my keychain. The software will not work, so you cannot load the photos. I have emailed Colby and the software manufacturer and neither company has replied. I am very disappointed with the response.
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.
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.
I had the Westcott Spiderlite with florescent lamps for continuous lighting, and I needed a single, powerful strobe. Monolights seemed the answer, but they seemed high priced for adequate power. I went to a Westcott catalog and found they had the set of strobe lamps with modeling lamp for the Spiderlite that fills the bill at a relatively low cost compared to a monolight. One can easily use the strobe set with a sync cable (included, although it's short) or by using an on-camera flash that will trip the slave function of the strobe lamps. And, of course, I still have the continuous-light florescents for use when I need them. By the way, this set is ONLY useful if you already own a Spiderlite fixture.
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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!
This is one scanner that will work with xp, me, 98..Works great, I had no problem installing it. Just make sure you install the driver BEFORE you plug the scanner into your computer. The included software isn't the greatest, that's why I only gave it a 4.. But I already have Microsoft picture it installed and that works a little better than some of the Epson's included software. I have a HP printer and it works fine with that. (I am using winXP drivers for the printer though.)It is very nice scanner. But is noisy compared to the HP I had, but hey this works with XP and the HP wouldn't, so I'm happy.
This is a flimsily built CD player that sounds weak. It lacks the dynamics that a quality player puts out, especially with the included headphones. With more efficient headphones, the sound is a bit louder, but still lacks any punch or excitement. To make things worse, this unit does not have AUDIO OUTPUT, so you can't even connect to a heftier power source. If you don't care about quality audio, this one may be for you since it is cheap. But if you do care, get a better one.
I bought 2 of these units for mothers day....NEITHER one of them work. COBY basically told me that the only recourse I had was to return them. that the software was not formatted properly on the units. I can't believe that both of them were the same. so, I decided to return them to amazon for a refund....I am not going to risk trying this again. thank God amazon has a great return policy!
I never have problems with SanDisk cards. This one was no surprise. With prices this low, I don't see any reason to chance it with other off brands.
This is a great, great camera. Takes quality photos and has very useful manual functions. I would recommend this camera to anyone who likes photography as a hobby but has yet to be able to afford to replace their film SLR with a digital one.
the first couple of these worked like a charm and then i began to hit a streak of 5 dvd's that wouldn't burn at all. if you want to pay for a 25 pack and only get 6 out of it that work then this is the product for you.
The ink works great and the price is great, too. If you use a printer the way I do - for documents and an occasional picture, you'd be crazy to pay 60 or 70 dollars for pennies worth of ink. This seller has a terrifc product at a fair price.
I guess it is but its my own fault. My measurements were off and it my cable box that I have don't have a slot for it. Thanks Comcast. ugh!
Trained for a marathon with this radio. Found no receptionproblems outdoors in Philadelphia area (does not work indoors). Greatvalue for the radio features, but forget about the stop watch. All the serious runners I know have a special wrist watch for this purpose anyway, so it's redundant. END
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
The apple keyboard that came standard with the iMac 20" lacked the tactile function of most keyboards. The Macally Icekey is a nice upgrade.1. The USB passthrough did not have enough power to run my apple mouse and an older USB thumb drive. Fortunately a newer thumb drive worked fine. 2. The two USB ports stick out too far to the sides. I wish they were slightly recessed to better accommodate USB accessories.Otherwise, excellent key layout and excellent quality look and feel.
Just worked for me straight out of the box seamlessly, gave me more options on my wireless network connection. Good quality, and great performance, looks good too. I've had a D-link wireless router for over 4 years and still going strong. Very happy with the Amazon service too item was delivered within 5 days from web order.
I wanted a set of decent sounding speakers for my laptops with a very important criteria: NO subwoofer. I simply couldn't accommodate the additional space, wires, etc.That said, the Companion 2s work very well and deliver a satisfying sound at more than adequate levels. I can connect my iPod simultaneously via the second set of inputs, and it works great.I really like the minimalist approach - no decently recorded music should require EQ to sound good, and the built-in settings of the Bose work great on everything. I appreciate not having to screw around with more knobs.At $99, these aren't the cheapest - but then again, nothing under $100 is expensive so why worry? They work great.
Usually Belkin provides quality items for decent prices, so I bought this when I was in the market for a replacement power cord. I got one at Best Buy, which did not work. I returned it and perused Amazon to see if I could find something comparable, and that popped up again but at a great price. I figured I'd give it a whirl again and, for the second time, no worky. I don't know if it is some manufacturing issue or what, but that's pretty unexpected from a company that I have had so much luck with in the past.
hi, I've used the product to plug up all my entertainment equipment, and so far, everything works perfectly. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend.
I bought the iPod Shuffle Dock Connector to help my wife keep her iPod Shuffle battery charged. It is very convenient to pop the iPod into the dock whenever it is not in use. Formerly, my wife had some difficulty getting the iPod Shuffle correctly plugged into her iBook and sometimes it failed to charge the battery. Now, she always finds her iPod ready to use - fully charged. When she is finished using the iPod, she easily pops it into the dock. It is a great convenience.
Bought two wireless speakers. One wouldn't turn on and the other wouldn't pick up the signal from the amp. Returned them both.
I cannot compare this product to the Bose headphones, but I can say that these headphones make airplane travel much more pleasant whether or not you are listening to music. They do not cut out all the noise, but they reduce the noise level enough to make air travel much more pleasant.
Avery good product good resolution but a little bit of a problem with the clip sometimes
I bought this camera for my 8 year old. It's her first camera and it seemed ideal as it looked simple and was well priced. Turned out I was right, it's easy to use, takes quality pictures, she was up and running in minutes. The downside, and it is a big downside, is that it really eats batteries especially if the flash is being used. So if you go for this camera, get rechargeable batteries as well or consider a camera you can charge.
Working excellent, although I can't find the serial number to send in my waranty.
These headphones have the best sound for a closed phone under $100. IMO. I like closed phones for gaming because when I don't hear outside sounds I feel more immersed in the game. These have a very good bass response and my whole world shakes when there is an explosion in a game. And they are very, very comfortable. Music sounds so good on these that I went back and listed to all my CDs again. I am truly blown away by the sound.I have them plugged in to the analog output of my nforce2 soundstorm. You definately don't need an amp with these. They are way louder than the portable Altec Lansing phones I had before.
Product shipped and arrived on time. Had no problems. Product makes black ink show up on paper, so it works great I guess...
These speakers look and sound great.The price is resonable.I just hope they look this good in a couple of years.My last pair lasted about 9 years, not bad.I would recomend this product to my friends.
The first two times I used this device it worked relatively fine -- GPS signal dropped a couple of times, but I expected this to happen every once in a while. Ever since then, I get signal, at best, about 25% of the time. Cloudy, not cloudy. Tall buildings or a clearing -- the signal is always weak (and the batteries are good). I'm giving this device two stars because the concept is fantastic. Too bad the device is useless without signal. The stopwatch works well, but I can get one of those for $10 at Target. Perhaps my unit is defective. Either way, I'm returning it.
Pro:Great performance! I've built the home-made versions that claim to outperform professionally designed HDTV antennas (but don't), and I've tried Terk and Phillips models. So far, this inexpensive RCA antenna surpassed all those for signal strength and mostly glitch-free reception. (Tests are limited to livingroom-capable models thus far. When I find a better antenna - rabbit ears style or attic mount - I'll buy it.)Con:Occasional dropouts, particularly during windy weather (tree movement must affect reception). But most of the time I'm getting great reception from 15 local HDTV channels here in Minneapolis.* * * *UPDATE:* * * *Rabbit ears really do the job if transmission towers are just a few miles away - yet they frequently require adjustment and are vulnerable to weather-related signal loss, particularly on windy days (nearby tree movement must be a factor). Since writing this review I ordered two more antennas on Amazon:Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antennahttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EHUE7I.... I used for about half a year, same location as the RCA rabbit ears, mounted on a tripod. Subjectively, a modest improvement for acquiring and holding signal, yet signal would drift and was difficult to focus. Too often it would not hold signal - and I would come home to find a few unwatchable recordings due to numerous signal disruptions. In fairness: I was not using it as directed, for the DB2 is marketed as an attic or roof antenna, not as a replacement for a TV-mount antenna.RCA ANT751R Outdoor Antenna Optimized for Digital Receptionhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024R4B5C.... This model dramatically outperformed DB2, not just in my livingroom setting; remarkably, I stress tested it for a few days by placing it in the basement, and it still outperformed the DB2 (which was on the main floor). ANT751R is too big and klunky for the livingroom, but after these tests I knew I had my choice: this is the antenna I would mount into the attic with an RG6 coaxial cable and electrical ground (recommended protection). Result: my signal tester (Tivo) finally rates all local channels in the 90% or higher signal strength (most are about 94%, 98%, or 100%). Dropouts still occur, but they are remarkably rare and short-lived, even during adverse weather - a dramatic improvement.My ideal solution may be a roof-mounted antenna, possibly a different model, but for now I'm pretty thrilled.As always: what works for one antenna user, is not what will work FOR YOU. Get to know your own local conditions. Use the TV Fool website or similar resources, look up your own address, discover the transmission tower locations and which antenna types are recommended for your use. And: use the precise compass directions recommended for your address, for optimal reception.Enjoy.
Really solid headphones, nice and sturdy. They take a little time getting used to the pressure that they put on your ears but once you get past that they sound fantastic. They also eliminate pretty much all of the background noise.
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...
I received my NZXT Duet HTPC Mid Tower today and though I did read the previous negative review, I just dismissed it as an isolated incident. Boy, was I wrong!The shipping of the item was pretty smooth other than Amazon had no idea when it was going to ship from where ever this garbage ships from. The date kept changing and also it wasn't going to be here until the end of July but arrived on July 20th instead. That's positive, right? Wrong!!Upon opening the Amazon box that it was double-boxed in, I could here tons of things rattling around inside. Not a good sign. The item box was covered in an inch (slightly exaggerated but you get my point) of dust or is that rat posion....Hide my cats!!! One of the sides of the box had been ripped open by either mis-handling or a box cutter. I took out the tower and it was clear that something wasn't right. Cosmetically its a very attractive case and true to the pictures on Amazon. That's where the luster stops. The front panel removes so that you can work on building your HTPC but one of the pins that attach it to the main body was busted clean off and was floating around the inside of the case! This wasn't a reason to send the item back as I fixed it with a few drops of Loc-Tite(mad props to you except when I glue my fingers together!) but still for something "NEW" this shouldn't be an issue.I opened the side panel and found an EMPTY "zip-loc like"(gotta be careful in a world thats law-suit crazy!) bag attached to the main frame of the tower. The zip part was closed but the bottom of the bag was ripped open and all the screws for the item were rattling around in the main body of the tower. Every little nook and cranny had stuck or sliding around screws in them. The adhesive (what!?!) pads that act as case feet were also amongst the loose parts and at first I counted only 3 out of the 4 present. I figured that was part of the English lesson that didn't get taught to the foreign assembler due to keeping manufacturing costs down. Upon taking the whole case apart I did at last find it lodged in one of the bays. Apology? NOT!Attempting to install the power supply takes the fingers of a 4 year old to screw it down. Probably no problem for the assembler since they are 4 years old but for a 30+ something True Blood(hey I like that show!) American with meaty pork-chop hands it was a task to say the least.After all that was said and done, the case, though it is a finger-print magnet, looks fine. Though it is a mid-tower, it doesn't leave any room for error. It is deep but it isn't very wide. The power supply is mounted behind the main front panel and not in the back like most PC's. The extension cord (oh brother! This looks like a Home Theater fire waiting to happen!) that ties between the power supply and the back input isn't very long and was a chore to install.I'm not sure of what Amazon's quality policies are, but something like this if packaged by them shouldn't have left the building like Elvis did, unless they had some young punk with his i-Pod turned all the way up, it was clear to hear that something wasn't right inside the box and should have been put aside until it could have been made right. Once again dealing with junk from other countries has left the consumer less than satisfied and my $[...] has gone to build another anti-American, pro-Communist China (Wake up, people!) weapon. Then again if this had been Made In America it would have cost $[...] due to the fact that the Union shop it's made in would have to have another month off along with profit sharing in a bankrupt America and I would still only have the same glued-up, passed by the drunk, quality control inspector, piece of crap that I have now, only I didn't get paid to fix it, Fork Yu did.
I just bought this used off e-bay, but in new condition. I love it! I didn't want to get an ipod, just cause my friends have had trouble with their video ipods, and I never really liked the ipod... This is so much more of a media player. Uploading is so easy and the display is clear, great for watching movies while on the plane or on a long car ride. Theres so many more features than the ipod, like the radio, and it has the nice widescreen and internal speaker so you can listen to things without headphones. I think it's a great product for the price, I got mine for 195. Definately worth the money. No regrets here.
We're using this between the satellite box and the HDTV and it work very well. No need to spend on expensive fancy brand cables, this works very well.
got it for video chat when i study abroad in nz. great way to keep in touch with family and friends, great deal
Don't have much experience with different memory sticks. This one was among the cheaper and works great in PSP.
I guess this ipod is okay...for 300.00 it comes with a lot of cool features but is still over priced...unless you buy the av adapter for 30.00 you can only charge it using ur computer...the older ipods use to come with the av adapter but they replaced that with a case...i would much rather have the adapter. The screen is a good size and i must say that from my 20gb ipod this is an upgrade. my old ipod was not good so i decided to spend all my summer earnings on this and trust apple one last time...also another thing is dont take off the protective screen unless you have a great case for it because (especially with the black one which i have) it scratches. i think that the storage capacity is so large the one thing that apple needs to realise is they need to think of a newer and cheaper way for people to fill there ipods if it holds 7500 songs thats 7,500 DOLLARS that tons of ipods to fill it...so i think that there are only a few cons and a lot of pros...good cases are the ipod socks and the custom ipod case at ifrogs.com. i would suggest this and if you think that you will be returning this then you shouldnt have your name engraved my friends broke becuase she dropped it and they would replace it so buy one!!!
This is the 3rd in the SD series that I have owned. As were the previous cameras it is well built and looks good, not cheap. Even the battery/SD card door is improved. The wide angle lens is the best feature. The IS is a great addition and so is the variable ISO. 1600 ISO and 800 ISO produce a lot of noise but OK for snapshots and better than red eye or no shot at all. This is a classy, good looking, easy to use pocket camera that also has useful features and takes good pictures. You will always be proud to carry it and use it.
It works with everything but ITunes. This means you transfer your old music if you have another MP3 player besides an IPod. Slightly thicker then IPod but still very compact. Easy to use but some short cuts would be nice. It still has same digital rights media limitations as all the other mp3 players. I like the Ven Vision Series computer interface software. The random play is as limited as all other players. You have to select the starting song which means you will probabaly here the first song in your play list alot. Still it sounds good and works well with my car radio 3mm plug in and my home stereo 3mm plug in.
I'm just switching from Film over to digital having used an EOS Elan IIefor the last 5 years.The XTi is very light in comparison and feels a bit cheap being made outof plastic. Probably not going to matter since digital camera technologyis changing so fast it'll need to be upgraded in a few years.With a larger lens on the front it does feel a bit front heavy.The small APS size sensor means it's not great for wide angle picturessince there are no prime lenses to suit the camera at a decent price.The Canon 10-22mm and Tokina 12-24mm being the compromise choices.Those giving 16mm and 18mm equivalents to a 35mm camera.Both take nice sharp pictures with few image problems.Partnered with the standard Sigma F1.4 30mm lens it's capable of producingsome really nice pictures (well worth the $400). So much better than thepackage lens.Hard to fault for the money. I looked at the EOS5D but couldn't justify spending$2500 just for wide angle and low light performance.So for $600 for the XTi body it's a bargain.
The remote worked perfectly with no set-up procedures. I've no experience with other remotes so this one meets all expectations.
PROSAnd this product delivers, had no problems all along the california coast from SF to San Luis Obispo. I love that it charges your ipod while in use. AND that you can change frequencies if you want with just the touch of a button. The itrip looks cooler, but I did not want to bother with batteries.This is a must have accessory -- I have an inMotion speaker for casual ipod use inside the house, so there is nothing better for the car. While some other transmitters don't restrict you to 8 preset stations, one of them at least is not easily switchable on the road. This just requires a press of the red button to automatically search for the weakest existing station.CONSWhile driving south esp along the coast there aren't as many stations, you get significantly more static and have to switch stations at least 3 times if you are making the drive to Tahoe from the Bay Area. If your car lets you, I found that lowering the antenna improves iCarPlay reception. It was still pretty much useless around Sacramento and the Central Valley with such low power that you have to turn the volume way up high and it sounds awful. Wish our car stereos had an aux input.An ipod is so much nicer to use on the road than XM or Sirius in your car, they don't let you switch easily from your toddlers favorite Raffi to your or your spouses favorite music mix. I no longer have to burn CDs before trips!
This is a great walkabout lens. After using it for a while, it focuses fast and quietly, the IS works brilliantly. Complaints, it telescopes under its own weight after a while. You cannot pan with the IS. If you are using a 1.6 crop factor body (20D, 30D etc.) it is not wide enough. I have noticed that its color and contrast could be better.
Wouldn't it be nice to know what eight types of media the device will handle?
This earbud is really strong I step on this like 300 times and they still worked great but then they couldnt take it no more and broke. Good headphones for the price I like them good buy.
I was using the original battery that came with the JVC Everio camera and it would last a couple hours- which was alright but I have plans to be using the video camera for a few hours without charging. This battery should last for 4.5hours of continuous use. I haven't tried it yet for that length of time, but I hope it will last as long as the specs say.
The first unit that I got lost its output (no sound at all) after one week of deliberately intensive use. So I requested a replacement (good service from Amazon, by the way). So far after one week, the second one is doing well. Sound quality is good and the power output is adequate. In general this is a well-priced receiver with good features and gave me what I am looking for. The simulated surround sound effect (VMax) is actually quite good. The high-tech design of the front panel is also quite impressive.The QC of HK may be questionable because of the first defective unit.On the other hand, the remote control is awful. The material is very cheap and worksmanship is bad. The buttons are extremely small and not color coded. The pull-out cover is flimsy and hard to slide open. It is not a well-designed product overall. Moreover, it is not really a universal remote as it cannot control any of my other audio video components even though the manual claimed that it does with most of them. Quite disappointed. So I basically shelfed this thing after I programmed the radio stations (you can only do the preset from the remote).
Three months and it died. Even though Toshiba has made good on their in-home warranty, there is no excuse for such a failure. Spend the money; go into debt, but get an LCD instead. This line of Toshibas is riddled with problems from the picture quality (which mine was fine) to power supplies dying. I've read these complaints online repeatedly. Toshiba should be ashamed of such poor quality. Supposedly, Toshiba didn't even make these - Orion did, if what people say is true.
I bought these second hand in 2004 and have really liked having them. They sound fine to me. I must comment on their durability. If you like taking your headphones with you to work, the library or to the backcountry you are going to have to treat them with respect. My pair of HD 280's had the top pad part fall off and cracked panel on the upper bridge part of the headphone exposing a wire. I guess I'm partly to blame for not taking better care of the phones but there has got to be some phones out there than can travel without falling apart. Miraculously they are are still fully functional.
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.
I purchased this for my Mom's computer, which was lacking memory and running slowly. Once I used this memory to upgrade her PC, it was smooth sailing. This is a great boost for older PC's that may not have the max amount of memory installed.
This product isn't too bad for the price. I got them to help eliminate some of the sound from a loud lawn mower. I haven't got to test that yet, but it does hush loud co-workers when I'm trying to play a game on my lunch.
This produce does exactly what it claims. I have attached it to my lanyard and have it ready at all times.
I bought this camera to use on a Mac. The software that comes with it is not Mac friendly but you can download "MacCam" software for free. If you want to use it for iChat, you can buy a program called "iGlasses" that allows you to set brightness, color, etc. The picture quality is quite good for an inexpensive camera. I would recommend it.
I had already experienced the quality of the smaller version of this Lowepro, using one for a Panasonic Lumix model. The Canon SX110, however, was just too tight a fit, so I decided to give this larger version a try. It's a bit bulkier, but it does still manage to hang from a belt loop )love the extra security loop with snap on these cases). I don't care much for the around-the-neck option.It will also hold two AA batteries and 2 cards easily. You might even be able to stuff in a credit card and some hard candies to boot.
Maybe I'm asking too much (I really don't know), but I think this adapter could be a little bit smaller, but I must confess I'm being picky; it does exactly what is supposed to. Great product, decent price. Works for me.
Even when you can get instant previews for free from a digital camera, a handheld meter is nice for determining contrast. An image that is too contrasty will be easy to capture with RAW format, but very difficult to print.How's this particular meter? It is the nicest that I have ever used, much better than the old Minolta standards. It takes onestandard 9V battery that you can buy anywhere. It only has six buttonsand their functions are obvious. I was able to use all but one of themeter's modes within 60 seconds of putting in the battery withoutreading the manual. 99% of what you'd need to know from the manual isprinted in four sections on the back of the meter. The meter is greatfor computing lighting ratios. You press the measurement button once totake a snapshot reading. You press and hold it while sweeping the meteraround a scene and the Luna-Star F2 draws you a graph at the bottom ofthe display of the contrast range (e.g., f8-f16). Every time take aflash reading, the meter also shows you the ambient reading with anunobtrusive little bar on the same graph. Unlike the Minolta meters,you don't need a "reflected attachment" and an "incident attachment."The naked meter works to measure reflected light. Add a plasticincident piece and you can measure incident light. Add a littleviewfinder and you've got a 5 degree spot meter. It is a great designand smaller than competing products. Nit: It only meters down to EV-2.5. That's a couple of stops less light than most pro SLRs but not asgood as some other handheld meters.
I'm a seasoned user of the Logitech Laser combos: I own 2 MX3100s and now 1 MX5000.This Bluetooth incarnation (MX5000) had been incredibly buggy and frustrating, including Setpoint continually failing.So, I decided to start over and uninstall Setpoint. I used Revo Uninstaller to wipe clean Logitech files from my Vista PC, including the Registry. Then, I put the MX5000's USB receiver back in and booted up. I expected to have to install Setpoint to proceed.Wrong!My mouse and keyboard work perfectly, and there are no Logitech files whatsoever on my PC (I know what I'm doing and have checked this.) Vista had everything built-in.No "connect" buttons have been pushed on either the keyboard or the mouse. No recognition by the PC (my keyboard no longer displays date, time, etc).Most incredibly, no more issues. No lag, no drifitng cursor, nothing. With Vista alone, amnd without Setpoint, it is working beautifully.All of the FAIL of the Bluetooth incarnation is due to the "Setpoint" software. The units work fine- it's the heavy front end that has caused tens of thousands of customers untold misery and grief.FAIL, Logitech.
I'm thrilled with this camera. I'd been a Canon user before this, mainly the little pocket cameras, but now, I have my panasonic and have done some great photos with it.
A camcorder so small it fits anywhere, so light it's dangerous because you forget you're carrying it, and that uses standard batteries - what more could you want? How about expandable memory??I love this product - it is a wonderful package of high-end technology with decent battery life, excellent picture quality, and no software required to download the recorded video. Its 512Mb internal memory is decent, but I would have liked an expandable memory slot for more recording time (at least two hours would be nice). No complaints after 5 months of use, except for having to stop recording after 30 minutes.Kudos to Pure Digital for a great , affordable product!
I must say that when unpackaging the Klipsch 2.1 sats, I was unsure about how well they could preform. Having always used bookshelf and floorstanding speakers in the past, sats were new to me. After the sats I removed the sub. Note to all future buyers: the subwoofer is noticeably heavier than it looks! No complaints though. :-)I hooked these up to an MP3 player first. Being used to my current computer speakers, I turned the volume up a generous amount. Let me just say that the subwoofer shook everything in the room, and the sats were equally impressive.This system is great in any size room. The horns and mids have a near-field design, making them great where space could be tight, such as dorms. However, these speakers have no trouble filling large rooms with rich, powerful sound.The system is very well-balanced. Not only does the sub match the mids quite well, but the horns match the mids extremely well also.I will admit that as you turn up the main volume on the system, some static does creep in. However, raising the volume on the output source and lowering the speaker volume easily fixes this.In short: highly recommended.
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.
The earphones that came with my iPod Nano were just falling out too much so I bought these. They work just fine for running and I have no complaints. I've been using them for a couple weeks, running five times a week, up to four miles. Due to the cold weather I've been putting a knit cap over the earphones, but they seem secure without the cap as well. Not sure about them breaking where they fold--I never fold them, as I just use them for running. I have jerked the wire hard a couple times while running, and while one of the speakers pulls out of my ear, they haven't broken yet. They sit comfortably in my ears and have decent sound while I'm running. All I could ask for in headphones for running, so I can recommend them.
This slave flash works just fine with my Sony Cybershot DSC-W1. I am very pleased with it as it solved flash shading problem when using Sony's wide angle lens adaptor. The flash syncs reliabily through the hot shoe using the 2nd delay setting. An unexpected benefit using the adapter is the added camera stability produces sharper photos.Only downside with the handle shape is it easy to sometimes cover the flash sensor with your finger.
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 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.
This lens seems to work pretty well for up close pics. This lens is very light weight. I have no complaints.
Easy to set up using Windows XP. Instruction are easy to read. The only thing I don't like about it is the WAN connection to the dsl / cable modem is 10M, not 100M. I see a little differnce in the speed when surfing the net. Wirless connection is about the same.
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.
I have been using the F828 for about 2 months and have taken over 1,000 pictures. I do not use the auto mode, and take most pictures in program mode, but I use A,S, and M modes also. I definitely experience chromatic aberrations, usually purple fringe, but sometimes other bubbles and flashes of colored light. It's obvious to me, but people looking at 4X6 prints normally wouldn't notice it. On larger prints however, it would be obvious. It is fairly easily corrected using Adobe Photoshop. I've had maybe 6 shots where the aberration was so bad it was uncorrectable. Despite this problem, I enjoy using the camera. With a little practice, it's very easy to make adjustments; WB, flash, OEV, auto focus method, etc.
I have spent nearly 3 years looking at the various Ipods which have come onto the market, each time with the hope of saveing up the money to finaly be able to buy a music player capable of holding my 8 days worth of continuous music. Finaly I purchased the 30 GB Ipod with video and I must say this device will be with me untill its dying breath. Carring and playing full length movies allong with all of my photoes and music has turned this into my all in one entertainment device.
I bought 2 pair of these for my daughter's Civic and they were fairly hefty and well built. Put them in along with a JVC receiver. The sound was good for the price with decent bass and crisp highs. Can't beat them for the price so I gave them the 5 star rating based on the value.
Just got back from Egypt where I used this lens. I liked both the flexibility and the image quality. It is a great versatile lens for when you only want to carry one lens.here are my photos:[...]
This is a really versatile addition to my collection. Its small, light and easy to carry around. Easily and cheaply converts my 50-300mm lens into a very capable macro lens. The image quality is fantastic. Very, very highly recommended product.
I bought the WD my book pro about a month ago to backup my macbook pro. It is quick and also looks great with my computer. 500 gigs is more than enough to hold music, movies and pictures. Highly recommend this hard drive.
This is a nice table but the finish is not the best. It gets damaged easily. Also it seems a little unstable it could probably use a fourth extension in leg to stabilize. I like that it is solid wood not that cardboard stuff you usually get.
I have a 2 year old Dell Vostro 1000 laptop that was crawling along even with only one program open.I have 32-bit Vista, and read somewhere that this RAM was manufactured with Vista's dumb memory usage limitations in mind (the system says I have 1918 MB of RAM now).I easily removed the old RAM, put in the new RAM, started the computer, and instantly noticed better performance. That's it. Easy.
This is a must, I have it distributing power to an MB Quart ONX4.80 4-channel amp and an MTX TA3401 Class D mono amp. Nice digital display, tells you how many volts you're feeding your amps. Nice solid construction.
This Cable DOES NOT WORK with my New PS3 Slim, PERIOD! I connected this HDMI cable with my 37 inch VIZIO FULL 1080P HDTV and there is A LOT of interference. I even set my TV's noise reduction on high and it made absolutely no difference. I will say however that when I connected this same HDMI cable to the same TV and my PC which has HDMI out, it works perfectly fine, no noise, no static, no interference. If you plan on buying this cable to hook up to your PS3, DON'T DO IT! Apparently the PS3's are very picky about their cables. I will be purchasing a new one and keep this one for the pc. Hope this review helps!!!****I almost forgot to mention. My TV recognized the input of this cable from the PS3 as being 1080i (interlaced), not 1080p (progressive, FULL HD). Like I said, the PS3 must be very picky able what cables are fully compatible. Spend a few extra bucks and get something you know will work with your game console.*******UPDATE***I changed the video output setting on my PS3 Slim to HDMI and now the problem is FIXED! Sorry for the initial negative review (this PS3 Console is new to me and I'm still getting used to it). FULL 1080P Video and Audio is coming through the HDMI cable. I'm satisfied and changed my 1 star rating to 5 stars.****FINAL UPDATE**** Sorry to anyone who purchased this product based on my last update. This cable does work with my PS3 Slim but only with Netflix, not the Games. Once a game starts, it switches out of the HD mode and the interference returns. I went to Best Buy, bought Gold plated cables for 20.99$ and now it works like a charm. My guess is that Sony made the PS3 picky with cables. Hope this review helps for anyone who has a PS3 Slim and thinking about buying these. Good Luck!~~Samson
since there is no equalizer, the sound is preset. I don't expect the bass to be this soft. Is there way to change on the PC?
I have looked at and have purchased a few different G2 iPOD arm band style holders for members of my family and this is the best of the lot. I had purchased the first one of these while on vacation and when my wife needed an arm band style holder I purchased this one for her as a gift. It is very comfortable, light and stable.
Installed the main unit in less than two hours. Routing the wires takes a little more if you want to be neat. Function is great. Picks up my 20' x8'. Door all the way to above the opening in the wall. No problems with power close. Reason for 4 stars is it's a little bit much to only come one door opener for the car
Glad I ordered this one!! After reading the reviews, I was not certain about re-purchasing. We decided to rely on our own history of owing the same model for 11 years, which we were very happy with. We have had it for 2 months now without any problems. It arrived in perfect condition. Improvements to the buttons are great! We made the decision to go with the larger oven again because the size is there if you need it. We haven't used the sensor because we know the settings we want. The heating is even and gentle enough on the lower settings to warm refrigerated bread dough perfectly. There are enough settings to get exactly what you want. An excellent value! Thank you Panasonic and Amazon!!!
I bought this TV over a month ago and I agree with most everyone who says you can't beat the quality for the price. Just don't expect this TV to look great unless you have an HD cable box.I have nothing new to add, but I've noticed a lot of people complaining about the blue light on the power button. The light can be bright and the TV's in our bedroom which made it hard to sleep, so what I did was take a tiny strip of black electrical tape and covered the tip of the power button. Problem solved, no more blue light. The strip of tape is tiny and you can't even see it because everything is black anyway. Don't let the light keep you from buying this TV because it's easy to fix like I did, and you won't find a better price on an LCD TV of this quality and size.Also, people here are saying this TV doesn't work with a universal remote. Not true. All you have to do is enter the code for RCA, YAMAHA, LG, or Philips television (it's posted on their web site). I tried it with my Sony DVD player remote and got it to work with the RCA code.
I had no issues running this cable through a drop ceiling and connecting it in to my devices. The connectors seem solid and had no issues during connection.
I started with a Ti-84 Silver and upgraded to the Voyage 200 as soon as I started taking calculus at college (It wasn't allowed in pre-calculus, because of the CAS). It's a lot of fun to work with, and has some amazing features. I use the integrate and derivative functions quite often, and am still amazed at how much effort and time it saves (even though it's still fun to do them by hand in my free time). I don't even know what most of the features are, to be honest. The few I do use though, are more than worth the cost. The calculator is fast, and powerful, and a must have for anyone studying undergraduate mathematics, or math intensive subjects such as engineering or physics. I really prefer using a calculator over computer programs like Matlab or Mathematica; it's just easier and quicker, and portable.
I found out the hard way (reading the instruction manual was too easy) that my new Blu-ray DVD player would need updates from time to time to operate properly. My player is on one side of the room and my modum another. This baby was just what I needed to take care of the job.
As other comments have stated, these are not for the "Rockford Fosgate Bass-Heads". They provide a well-rounded, full listening experience as the musician intended it to be. The different sleeves provide the user with a fit that works for almost anyone. I am still torn over the sponge sleeves and the triple-flange. Both provide outstanding sound and a solid fit. Other buds that I've owned tend to slip after several minutes of use. Since I like to listen to my Ipod while riding my motorcycle, this creates a problem. With the triple-flange, these things don't budge.Speaking of using them while riding my motorcycle (not recommended), my bike is louder than hell. With these buds, I can still hear the music perfectly. While they were a little expensive, I am thrilled with the investment.Once you get past the break-in period, you won't regret your decision.
I am knocked out by this monocular; at the reasonable price of $30 it is just right for birding, stargazing, or anything you want to view closer, such as the tops of interesting buildings! it is light, with a case & a strap to hang around your neck.
i am very happy with the psion modem i am using it with a palm 3xe and so far so good i found the info and the download file on the psion web site very user friendly a great buy
This is a nice compliment to the old fashioned looking radio/cd/turntable combos. Pretty sturdy.
Got as a Christmas gift as i am a big Howard Stern fan. The unit works great if you dont go near the ac plug. But after a few weeks it just stopped working completely in the car.At first i thought it was my car. but no it was the unit. When i called Xact they said they were having no problems with the unit at all. Not what i am reading here. The unit was bought at Costco, i was going to return it. But there are no other Sirius radios for sale in the store. And i dont want to deal with Xact again.I would not buy this unit again. its very skimpy. while the reception is good, the remote will drive you insane, and the problem with the car adapter and the home adapter (its not the adapters but the unit) are not worth dealing with. as it stands now i can only use the unit in my home.
Product is great fits on the camera like a glove. i feel really secure holding it with the armor on it.Was disappointed in the seller. I ordered several different things from several different sellers within a 2 day time period. Everything else got shipped the same day or next day and was received in a timely manner. This seller held my money for several days before shipping. I ended up not getting my product for almost 2 weeks after I ordered it.
I'm replacing a terrible set of $20 Logitech speakers for my laptop with these. I was blown away by the quality, and my only complaints are that the bass is a tad too dominant, and that my test track, Autechre's The Trees still doesn't quite reveal the shadowing digital scramble audible when wearing headphones.I'm seriously considering another pair for my TV and calling my home theater setup done.
After being disappointed with a prior purchase (totally different style and manufacturer) that did not power on after I installed my 2TB hard drive in it, I spent a couple of weeks researching FireWire enclosures. I arrived at this one and ordered it.Installation was a breeze. No internal cable necessary as the connector is perfectly positioned to simply push the hard drive onto it.After putting the finishing cosmetic and functional touches on the outside, I made all the power and data connections to my computer and it powered on with a blue glow in front.It works seamlessly with TimeMachine.It is very quiet and aside from the Blue Power Light on the front, you hardly know it's there.When Time Machine performs the hourly back up, I hear the unit working, but it's hardly a distraction. If anything, it is very reassuring to know my data is being stored safely and perfectly, just as I wanted it to be.I am very happy with this unit.
Been using this Verbatim formula for years. Burned thousands of them (literally), with fewer than a dozen rejects out of all those efforts. Discs I made several years ago and played many times show no sign of wear or deterioration. I can recall when a spool of 100 SONY or Memorex had more than 20 rejects every time. Has a decent coating that doesn't scratch as easily as others. Strongly recommended, and still the preferred brand on two high-tech video forums. Stock up now before the video industry succeeds in preventing video fans from making their own recordings.
I have owned many headphones in the past. Some very high dollar and some not. All wired. This is my first set of wireless phones and I really like the freedom that the wireless provides. It is great to be able to go from room to room without having to remove the headphones or interrupt my listening pleasure. The Sennheisers provide a quality sound with the convenience of mobility. My high dollar Koss have a much better sound quality but cost 5 times more. I would definitely recommend this product and would not hesitate to purchase them again if necessary. The only downside to these is the short battery life. I have had the product for about 3 weeks and have had to replace the batteries 3 times. I do use them on average about 8 to 9 hours daily but have not owned this type of product in the past so have no past experience to compare battery life to.
The immediate "send to printer" function doesn't seem to work, but this really scans well, and has easy to use software. Good paper feeder
This product was sold as reconditioned. After checking it out against the new model, nothing seem to been done to bring it back to anything close to resembling the new model. In the future having a list of what was done would make this a more tolerable sale. Because the pricepoint was not terrible, the loss was easier to justify. "Reconditioned" needs a better discription.
This product works great AND I have XP. I did follow the instructions of a previous reviewer who STRESSED the steps you must take for it to work on XP and it was easy after that.1. Select USB Charge on Keychain after pluggin it in the USB port. Let it charge.2. Install software.3. Remove USB cable and restart computer.4. Plug in USB port again and select USB update. The start Photoview on your computer.The pictures are really crisp and I especially like that you can crop the pictures in the Photoviewer so you don't get aspect problems. Great product.
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.
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.
The specs are very good for the price with this one. The hard dive is 200 gb even though Amazon's title reads 160. The screen and keyboard are great. The speakers are similar to every other laptop. Having 2 gb of ram is very good since vista home premium combined with integrated graphics really uses a lot of ram and system resources. The GeForce 6150 works well with games. I have tried the following and they all work good at medium or high settings: Doom 3, Warcraft 3, Red Alert 2, Empire Earth 2, Star Wars Jedi Academy, and Jedi Outcast, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. 1 game did not work which was the original doom, I think this is a vista compatibility problem and may be fixed by updating the video card drives which I have not done yet. I played all those games though without updating the video card drivers, newer drivers are available for the motherboard/video card on nvidia's website. The battery manager is simple to use and set up well, you can simply select your preference, to conserve power or high performance etc. HP built in the power settings but, you can customize them easily if you don't want to use the built in HP options. The lighting is very good on the keyboard. There is a on off indicator for the mouse and wireless.I don't like the way connection ports are on the sides and on the front is the audio. This is kind of visually unattractive. I don't like having wires for my usb mouse, speakers, lan, and ac adaptor going out all sides of the computer. The fan is in the back. I think it would be SO MUCH better to have the fan on the side and all the ports on the very back. This would make it a perfect design layout, and I'd give 5 instead of 4 stars. Another thing is the mouse pad is at a bad location because when I type, my hand goes across the mouse which jiggles the curser around. HP solved this problem by putting a button at the top of the mouse pad that you can press to disable it, or a disable while you type feature which works ok. I use these features when I type. The other issue with vista and this computer is that it's just filled with junk I don't want and don't need, advertisements and pop ups are nonstop form the time you turn on your computer from both HP and Microsoft. All of these can be disabled within windows, using the control panel. After uninstalling built in junk software, trial versions etc. and disabled a lot of windows pop ups and start up programs, its running really great. There is a built in partition on the hard dive which is used to back things up and as a recovery drive. There is an option on the start menu to get rid of the partition to just make the one entire size c drive. This is what I did. I also turned off all the system restore features which constantly suck system resources for stuff you don't need. It works best for me to simply back things up on dvds. A final note: this computer does not come with restore disks, you have to make your own. This is very simple to do, just follow the on screen instructions when windows starts up. You will need 1 blank dvd dual layer.
This works , and works well. I use it all the time. Only issue I have is the small semi circle on the top, which gives away the filter. Also, I wish it would cling to the screen, instead of depending on tabs.
Used acouple products, none work like this one, really works good, looks like new again,no streeks
These speakers sound like a pair I would expect to pay about $10 for. $99 is ridiculous. All you are buying is the Bose name. I've heard Bose makes good speakers, but not these. I took mine back and got the Creative T-20s.
First, a preface. I formerly used an Hauppauge Win-TV-USB to watch cable on my PC. I wanted to try this to see what OTA HDTV I could pull in, I am about 25 miles from several transmitters.Device did conflict with my old Win-TV software, had to completely uninstall and reinstall the program before the program would work.Scanned for channels, picked up 1 digital signal with the small included antenna.Picture quality is simply stunning. I have never seen anything quite like this little device.Now, the antenna hunt begins. There are 3 more stations that I want to reel in.Can't recommend the product highly enough.
I own the version of this switch back when Cisco wasn't a part of it. In fact the computer this is being typed on is hooked up to it. My setup: 50MB cable internet via a Motorola Surfboard fed to a router. That feeds a cable threaded through my basement to an old Netgear switch that died, hence the need for this new EZXS55W ver. 4.2 switch. At that point my network splits and feeds the OLD version of this switch and then to this computer.Until I bought this new EZXS55W switch, I was getting more than my promised 50mb download speeds all over my house. No issues at all. The internal network transfers were only slowed down by how fast the hard drives of various machines are. Then my old Netgear switch died, so I picked up this EZXS55W switch. Everything slowed to a crawl. Max downloads of 1.5mb per second. Streaming Netflix/Amazon Prime videos to my Sharp connected TV takes ages to load and it's always low quality. Network transfers are brutal. Took me a few days to realize what it was. SO I went out and bought another brand of switch, swapped it for the EZXS55W, and miracle of miracles, all my speeds went right back to normal.Again, my EZXS55W says ver. 4.2 on it, I don't know if that's relevant. What I do know is this thing is a piece of junk. Avoid.
These headphones are phenomenal. I set out looking at everything from Sony EX81's to Shure SCL3's before finding these, and aside from a short list of cons, they're the best I've found. Highs are excellent, lows are fantastic (once broken in), and all frequencies blend together very naturally.The cons? 1) These aren't workout/activity headphones. These are definitely for use while sitting a desk, or on a flight. When the wires brush against something (like a shirt) you'll hear it. 2) The memory wire loops aren't for everyone. 3) Ears are oddly-shaped little crevices and finding the right earpiece takes some time. Luckily, they come supplied with lots of options.A few words of advice:Let them break in. The bass will come.If they're not fitting correctly in your ears, or the memory wires aren't to your liking, try switching the audio lines between the earbuds and wearing them like conventional headphones (using the R headphone in your L ear).All in all, they're WELL worth the price!
Monster cableit appears to be very good and will protect my equitment plogged into itI tell my friends about it
As a novice, I splurged on this camera and have no regrets. It is easy to use and I have gotten some beautiful shots. The portraits I have taken of my children are amazing. They look like they were taken by a professional, which I am definitely not. This camera is worth the price.
I purchased two of these cassette players to use in my first grade classroom. The first thing I noticed after opening the package was that there is NO REWIND BUTTON! I read the instructions word for word and there is no way to rewind cassettes. Also, there is a warning on the headphones that says the coated electrical wire of this product contains a substance known to the state of California to be a carcinogen or reprodutive toxicant.....wash hands after handling. California proposition 65.
I got this camcorder for thanksgiving holidays. First two days of recording was great but on the third day of use, I kept getting "Buffer Overflow Error" and "Data Error" messages. I know that formatting the disk might fix the problem but at the same time doing so resulted in me loosing all that was recorded that day. I returned the device and got a refund.
I have a rebel XT and three non-L lenses, the 75-300, 50 1.8, and the 17-85 IS. I have read all over that a good flash is better than any two or three lenses. I now see what they mean. I was always "happy" not "ecstatic" with the pictures I had taken in the past. (Close to 30,000 on this body BTW) I always shied away from using the on board flash because it is so AWFUL when it comes to quality. This lead me to using the larger apertures on the lenses I have, and the higher ISO settings to get the exposure I want. Well, lenses aren't at their sharpest when full open. Enter 580EXII. Set it on manual exposure, dial in 100 ISO, 1/100 f8 and shoot away. This gets the lenses comfortably into the middle of their aperture range for their peak sharpness. This also gets you to your lower ISO ranges where the (Already Low) sensor noise is minimized. It is a thing of beauty. I took it on out first Disney cruise, and in a variety of conditions it excelled. I can almost believe there is a little professional photographer inside there making sure my exposure is correct every time. The bounce flash works like a charm. Any time there is a ceiling within 12 feet or so, it will work beautifully. Only issue I have seen is bizarrely decorated ceilings with lots of wood and figuring (think Disney ship level of decorations) or blacked out ceilings. These both can cut the reflection level to a point of uselessness. The bounce reflector does a good job of setting up a catch light. I am thoroughly amazed by the small nuclear detonation that this flash puts out with a +3 flash exposure set. I have no doubt to its power claims. the focusing aid is almost worth the price alone. I can take a picture in thee FULL dark, with no epileptic flashing from the on-board flash, with instant focusing lock and perfect exposure. Incredible. I have not had a chance to use any of the advanced stuff like the wireless, external battery supply, or PC cord.Problems:First one isn't really a problem, it is a big flash. You knew that going into this, but there is no denying that it is a big flash. If you are used to holding the camera by the zoom/focus ring on your lens while carrying, it is going to flop around from the weight of the flash.Does not degrade well when the batteries get low. It has no visible battery meter either. It just starts behaving erratically. Not flashing, not going into ETTL mode. It would be nice if it just shut off, or flashed the word "battery" or something on the LCDIf you plan to use the custom functions, you better have the manual handy because they are labeled "Custom Function 5" and that is all the help you get on what it does.Overall, I LOVE this flash.Update: 8/31/2010Guess what? This flash is not gravity proof! While at a photo shoot, a rogue gust of wind tipped the light stand and umbrella with flash over onto concrete. No flashie anymore. I opened it up to see what had happened. The bulb had snapped in half. I think to myself, buy new bulb, internet is a big place.... Alas, no. The 580EXii does not have a replaceable bulb, it is soldered in place, and not for sale. Ahh well, a $120 trip back to canon resolved the issue. I must say they were very fast about it.I still LOVE the flash. I have had the occasion to use its wireless functionality with other canon 580EXii's and it works pretty well.. Full ETTL control. You have to be a little careful about getting them to see each other, and the range is only 30 feet or so out in the sun. Its a LOT cheaper than a whole set of pocket wizards, and more reliable than "pocket change wizards" (ebay wireless triggers)RAD
I got one as a Christmas present so I could enjoy wireless internet on a new Dell laptop (no Centrino on this one, I got the WG511 card too). Set-up was quickly/easily and I immediately noticed that the response time was much better than my few year old wired Netgear RP114 router...I hope I'm fortunate enought to have it last as long. I eventually turned on the full security set-up (WPA, SSID non-broadcast, and MAC address filter) and pages still loaded nice and fast, just a little noticable slow down, but no surpise there. Even streaming audio and video clips are still smooth with the encryption.The range on this unit has been much better than that of wireless-B networks I've been on, especially noticable when I'm working at the outer edge of the range (3 old wooden walls/floors, upstairs) and its still plenty fast. Its all I could ask for.
I wish I had a dollar for every time this machine had a paper jam. (I really mean this.)In my opinion, the compact nature of this all-in-one has not been worth all the hassle, and every paper jam takes a rather significant amount of time to correct.After I contacted the manufacturer (and, yes, they told me nothing was wrong with my machine), they ALSO said that our business forms (invoices, letterhead, etc.) are "incompatible" and you can't use a certain type of paper in this machine. If I had known that, I would have found a more "compatible" all-in-one.
Replaced my well-loved but somewhat bulky Rio Forge when it finally bit the dust recently. The Shuffle is a TREMENDOUS value for the price, and is very convenient to wear, particularly for fitness. ITunes software was easy to download and install and has many "smart" features. I love my Shuffle -- it's a steal at $80.
Hp original print cartridge works exactly as expected, no problems and I can trust the ink to work and not run or smear. Love HP products and would definitly buy them again. the quality of the product is second to none
I bought this for a 24" LCD monitor and then got worried because I read the reviews. I then bought a Kantek Privacy Filter here off amazon too, thought I'd compare the two and return the worst one.The product is like a piece of, slightly less thick than credit card thickness plastic, as big as the size of your monitor / what you order.The privacy this product provides is supposed to be from the a side view, so above, below, and anywhere in the line of sight behind the monitor, will provide no privacy.It comes with these, stick on the front of your monitor, plastic slits for the filter to slide into.As for its performance, I could make out the picture/tell what was on the screen from almost at a 160 degree angle, making its ability to provide privacy almost worthless. I even took pictures I might upload on here.I then tried the Kantek privacy filter (slightly thicker) and found it did a better job, but it still wasn't good enough. I then put the 3m privacy filter on top of the Kantek privacy filter and ended up with a very good privacy filter which works. However using both filters obviously costs over twice as much. I don't really want to keep both the 3M and the Kantek, but I may have no choice.
gave it away as a gift it is alittle slow buy for the price and browsing the internet it serves its purpose
The PC setup, which ingeniously uses the remotes of the various components, appeared to work according to the happy messages I was getting onscreen as I went through the steps. This was surprising, because the successive windows and choices were baffling, nonintuitive, and not explained, or barely explained, in the accompanying material (including the almost-100-page PDF instruction manual). Still, the software reported that the settings had been programmed. Great, very cool. Unhook the USB cable, turn it on, and -- only the "TV" component appeared on the screen when the "component" button was pushed -- same as it did when it came out of the box, preprogrammed for SONY components. Repeated attempts, same result.OK, let's try the non-PC method in the manual. Turn it on, press the "Commander Off" and "Muting" key at the same time as instructed, and -- the menu that would allow you to enter the preset numbers for the component (which appear on a separate sheet and not in the manual, although you would never know it from anything in the instructional materials) is not the menu that the bronto-PDF says is supposed to be there when that unambiguous instruction is executed.Result: The Commander commands absolutely nothing except our Sony TV.I'm sure this thing works for some of the multiple-star folks here, but life is too short to fuss with it any longer. Maybe your cable guy, Geek Squad neighbor, or local wiccan can do it. Best of luck.
This lens was a Christmas gift for my husband but I think it ended up being my gift too! I took some close up shots of the Christmas decorations that looked professional we plan to use these as background for next years Christmas cards. I totally recommend this lens to anyone. I also purchased extension lens to attach to the Canon Macro lens and I'm amazed of the detail shots you can capture.
I have had these headphones for around 3 to 4 weeks now and I love them. The sound quality is very good and they are comfortable to wear. At first the headphones would bother me when I wore them but after time, I forgot they were there. I find the sound quality to be very good but the open design of the headphones means that sound will get out of them. The sound is not very loud outside of the headphones but it is noticeable. I do not find this as a problem. I would highly recommend these headphones to my friends and family.
I've had many HD enclosures, most of which have served their purpose but have ultimately been disappointing in one capacity or another. This little box is well-designed, well-engineered and performs excellently. I think that it may be getting some twin siblings in the near future.UPDATE 10-23-2010: I'm using two of these and am adding a third shortly. I've travelled with them, using them in the car, hotel rooms, etc..., and they have performed excellently. Very impressed.
I have used about 15 of these already, without any problems. I would buy again.
This is a fine little scanner for light duty. Doesn't take up a lot of space, and doesn't need a separate power cord. That's a huge plus. I take a star off for the installation and driver software. The Japanese manufacturers, try as they might, just can't seem to perfect the software fit and finish. The prompts are sometimes confusing, and the interface does comply with Windows standards. The icons are weird. Why not just use standard menus???
If Sony discontinues these I don't know what I'll do. We've purchased 7 sets over the years and this last time, I bought an extra just to be sure we have some working earphones for a long time. I'm not crazy about earbuds and my wife refuses to use them. These are the best, most comfortable earphones I've ever found for the price.
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.
It was cheaper to buy 100 ft. which was more than I needed. But as I add to my home theatre I'll be glad I ordered more.
I live outside of Atlanta, Georgia and have 3 different vehicles: 1996 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, and 1997 Ford Mustang and a 4G 20GB IPod. The ITrip works well in all 3 cars using the preset channel while traveling in the area. Have also taken it to Helen, Ga. (about an hour away) and north into Tenn. about 1 hour east of Knoxville in the 2001 Taurus with no problems. Just returned from Orlando, Fl. and used it all the way down on the preset station in the 2001 Taurus and except for 2 instances for about 30 seconds, had clear listening all the way. I followed the suggestion of making a seperate playlist to exclude all Fm stations and enjoy my IPod music whenever and wherever I travel. Have also used it to listen to music through my house stereo with it plugged in across the room and it also transmitted through the walls to a boom box in my garage at the same time. I do recommend using a car jack or have your IPod plugged in as it does drain your IPod battery much quicker, you get about 2.5 to 3 hours total listening time just using your IPod battery.I think this device is well worth the investment.
this is not a game review. This charger looks a lot like your old nds lite charger, sans the Nintendo name or seal of approval. It does work, but if you need this in a hurry better order from someone else.
We've had this camera for a while now, and we still love it. We love all the different features it offers, and the quality of pictures that it takes. I'd recommend reading the instructions manual if you want to use manual focus or any of the other programs it has. The rechargable battery is nice, too. It's the best camera we've ever owned.
This is my first Ipod and I'm extremely pleased with it. It's very simple to use. The click wheel is very cool once you get the hang of using a light touch. The sound quality is excellent. The ability to carry almost all of my music around with me has spoiled me beyond belief. $300 is a lot of money to me and I don't regret spending it on this item.
This was a gift and the recipient requested it specifically and really lived it once he got it. Nice product,
I needed a longer-lasting battery pack for my band's gigs as my old battery that used to last one hour only lasts 20 minutes now. Fully charged, it lasts up to about 2 hours. Only complaint is that it sticks out quite far from the back of the camera, but I usually put my camcorder on a tripod anyway.Overall a great product and an even better value compared to the JVC-brand battery.
Works as designed, performs well with intended lens, construction is plastic though.
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
Just received these and not only do they feel extremely comfortable but they definitely work better than theUltimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones (Black)I had before. I had bought them from headroom.com and paid $250 for them plus shipping. These headphones outperform the Ultimate Ears headphones by far in my opinion. I definitely recommend these headphones for anyone who loves bass. Very nice bass response, good mids and lows for being bass headphones.
wow, looking at the Creative Zen Vision: M makes me so anxious for it's arival via UPS. I used to own a Creative Zen Touch and it worked great. It was a very reliable MP3 player; It never skipped, nice sound, and has a very simple design that works great. The reason why I'm getting the Vision M is because It's a HUGE upgrade from the Touch.1.) Color!!! I love color screens, and that's one of the Touch's big downfalls.2.) Video!!!!! can anyone say "sweeeeeeeeet"? I know video is the new thing in MP3 players, but where can a kid easily get 300 dolars to see it in the works?3.) Voice Recorder!! this is a nifty feature that I don't see in the Ipod unless you buy yet another accesory for it. On the CVM (Creative Vision M), it's built in and I've heard the playback sounds great!!4.) FM radio!!!! this is also a nifty feature that I don't see in the Ipod unless you bue yet another accesory for it. On the CVM, there's a built in radio. :D5.) #3+#4= Record live radio!!!!!! whoa, that's pretty sweet. If you here something you really want on the radio like a song or a segment of news, just choose the record feature and It's yours forever. Great feature!!!6.) Great Software!!! Since I owned a Creative Zen Touch, I have some of Creative's software. It works sooooo much better than Itunes ever will. No importing your songs every week, comes with a converter, and It doesn't screw up your song list. The software is very easy to comprehend. kudos to Creative Labs for trying to reach out to the user.All in all, there are so many reasons why buying a Creative Vision: M is a good idea, but ultimately it's up to you. Almost half the people in my school have Ipods of some sort and complain that is quickly go's out of style, breaks down, or is too much of a hassle to work with. I'm not trying to put Apple down, but people should know what the truth is. Ipods were the "OMG, got to get it" item, but I feel that Creative Labs are going to be the dominent company in the near future. Happy shopping!
After a little less than a year of not-so-gentle use, the wire broke inside its cord near the plug. I just soldered on a new tip ($4 at RadioSh*T, $0.50 at a electronics surplus store) but this is my only complaint.They are very effective at insulating your ears from outside noise, if you size the tips properly for your ear and you get a bit of suction in there. They are so effective that I never have to turn my mp3 player up past 20% volume, even on a noisy bus or airplane.Second, the sound quality is great for ear buds. I don't have experience with comparably priced ear buds but they put to shame the ones that came with my $70 player. Will probably buy another pair as a gift soon.
Harmon Kardon is one of the worst companies I have ever dealt with. I ordered this product directly from their website. Just call their number from their website. I have been trying to reach somebody there for that last 4 day. Everyday I am on hold more than an hour and then I give up. I sent emails to their customer service (btw they say they prefer email and they duly respond to emails) and I have never received any response. I will never buy any product from a company that doesn't care about their customers like this. These guys are supposed to be premium audio, but if they don;t care about their customers I can only imagine the quality of their products.
So far I'll give this product 5 stars. I have only used it a few times and I am in love with it so far. No complaints from me and no signs of the complaints made by others. I made the best Chicken rice soup in my whole life in this pot.
Amazon as always did a great job getting the item to me. I had seen it in a local store for over $200+ on sale. When I looked it up online it was only $111. It is absolutely beautiful and the leather is a great quality. I needed a briefcase on wheels and it fit the bill. I would highly recommend this product and Amazon for free shipping!!
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.
This bag is just the right bag for my new Nikon camera D40x. The material is durable. It has alot of space, dividers and pockets for other small gadgets to go along with my camera. The delivery was fast and easy. They said it would arrive between 5-7 days, but it arrived at my door within 3 days from the day that I ordered. I'm very satisfied with my order.
I replaced an old iPod Shuffle with this little gem. Here's what I found:Size: Phenomenal. It's about the size (width, length and depth) of a Halloween mini-Hershey bar (no kidding).Performance: Longer battery life, better response time than old Shuffle.Sound: Still great.Easy of use: Unmatched. Attach it, iTunes loads it, off you go.Disappointments: Earbuds that ship with it are poor; ships with virtually no info or instructions; requires latest iTunes update; uses docking station.Notes:I normally hate Apple products, but liked my old iPod Shuffle. This unit is smaller, lighter, generally easier to use and a much better value than the old Shuffle, and dramatically better for me than other MP3 players on the market. I need good sound for my good music without a bunch of hassles. Nothing else gives me that package like this unit.I was stunned when I opened my Amazon box and got this tiny little thing out. The pix don't do it justice; I think they have a twelve-year old holding the thing. It's almost comically little. It is significantly smaller than a "tiny" post-it note and slightly larger than a postage stamp. It is about the same thickness as a ball-point pen.I get much better performance than my old shuffle. The battery lasts longer (which could just be battery fatigue on my old one) and the load-up time is much shorter. There is no screen, but to answer Mr. Rudeness the Poet, no, I don't care about a screen. I know my music. A screen is just more useless weight. I'm not going to be reading the screen when I'm working (or working out) anyway. The sound is good, the clip is secure and nothing could be easier to use. Update your iTunes (required), plug the thing into your computer and you're done!I do NOT like the docking station concept. I liked the fact that I could plug my old Shuffle into any USB port and recharge it. However, that feature had to go to make the new one so small, light and high-capacity, so I'll live with it. I did not like the earbuds that ship with this unit. Also, if you like detailed instructions (or anything more than wordless cartoons), you're out of luck. Overall, though, I have not found a single product that comes close to matching this.
Decent price for canon ink. Just started using this printer, not real happy with the ink price or how fast we are using ink
It was so great I loved it With all the functions and accesories it was wonderful.
This splitter was perfect for separating signal to my cable modem and tv. I tried to buy a 2-way splitter at Radio Shack, and they wanted to charge me $10-$20 for one. This was purchased and received within 3 days.
You cant say enough about this TV, and the price is unbeatable. I saved over $350 from my local Best Buy (not including additional delivery charges). The delivery is what amazed me most. As for Amazon, I chose the free shipping option and was figuring 2 weeks before it arrived. I purchased it after 9pm Thur. Jan 11th, it shipped Monday the 15th, and arrived today the 19th. Kudos Amazon, I am a first time buyer with your company and I will be a returning customer.
d-link dir 655 doesnt rly increase range product actually made network strength lower in all cases throught the house not a great add on
I wasn't expecting headphones of this quality because of the price, whenI first look them I just felt surprisedI simply love 'em
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.
shiping, price was great. i can now operate my headphone without the battery running dead in a short time. smile
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.
Very good as I expected. Shiping has been delayed. overall I am very satisfied.
I purchased the printer on Amazon.com for the price and scanning ability, not the photo printing. But I was also amazed at how well it printed photos as well. Easy to set up, easy to use, if you don't understand how to do something, read the manual once and you will never forget again. It scans exceptionally well and fast. The duplex scanner requires you to manually manipulate the paper by removing it from the outfeed table, rotating it 180 degrees and placing it back into the infeed table. No where in the description of the item on Amazon did it mention this, but once you know what to do, it's easy. It's so easy to use, I taught my 8 year old daughter how to scan and save to pdf files and she is currently scanning all my personal financial papers for me. Printer is awesome.
It's a battery, it's factory oem and it works. It holds a charge for a long time, no problems. Will buy more.
This item definately falls into the 'you get what you pay for' category. However, I only paid 25 dollars for mine right here on Amazon and have absolutely no clue why the price went up, so that cost it one more star it would have had from me.There are some great things about this mp3 player. I was drawn to it for the expandable memory since I already had a 2gb micro sd card I was using in my old phone. I joined a gym right before getting it, and lo and behold when it game in the mail, the little clip-on cover for the usb input has a little necklace deal attached, so you can carry it around very nicely. The amount of space on it was perfect for the amount of music I have that I currently actually listent to, and the battery would last through 8 hours at half to three-quarter volume.Then within two days it froze up on me and I had no music at work the rest of that day. I only had it happen a couple other times in the few months I've had it, but it wasn't very promising. Certain albums, not sure why, would say 'no song' when I tried to select them by artist. I eventually figured out they would work if I selected them by album. Once I figured that out it was just a minor inconvenience, but before that it was quite frustrating.All those things were tolerable as the freezing was probably a result of me being impatient and trying to get to using it too quickly as soon as it was turned on. Once I took it easier and just waited a second after the menu came up to start doing stuff I didn't have a problem. The reason this gets 2 stars is because I've had it for maybe 6 months now and the other day I was working out and went to change the album I was listening to and the hold button just slid back and forth loosely, not unlocking the device, so it's now basically a flash drive. That combined with the price increase make this item not worth the hassle.If you want something to use simply for jogging or working out or something to save wear and tear on a nicer mp3 player I'd say go ahead as long as you have the money. But remember this is strictly an Mp3 player, no mp4s. If you normally you use itunes, you can make mp3 versions, but if you didn't already know that you'll need help figuring out how.If you're looking to make this your permanent music player and get a lot of mileage out of it, I'd recommend spending a little more money and get something a little more reliable. I bought this hearing nothing good about Sandisks and now I know first hand why.
I've had my Sangean DT-210 AM/FM radio for a few weeks now. It was a bit pricey, but it gets better all around reception than my old, Radio Shack pocket radio. I use the Sangean a lot to listen to talk radio. It's quite small, weighs practically nothing, and it easily fits into most any pocket. The only problem I have is pre-setting stations, and then recalling the stations I saved. To recall I have to hold down one buttton while scanning through the saved stations with another button. My old radio was a lot easier to program and move about the ten, saved stations. It was a one button setup. But, The Radio Sheck lost the pre-sets when changing batteries. The Sangean gives you a few minutes to change the batteries to save the pre-sets. Speaking of batteries, my old radio ate AAA's like crazy. It took three AAA's. The Sangean takes two AAA's. I am still using the batteries I first installed. The Sangean batteries are much easier to change. The Radio Shack receiver was also heavier and a bit larger. The Sangean came with ear buds, a belt clip, and an antenna wire for FM. It has a nice display as well. However, I dislike the switch on the side to change from the external speaker to headphones. My old radio would just cut out the speaker when I plugged in the headphones. The manual that came with the Sangean is also a bit difficult to understand. All in all, the Sangean DT-210 is a nice radio, but it isn't perfect.
I spent 9 days in Europe with this battery grip, with two batteries in the camera, and never had to charge once. I think I took about 600 pictures the time we were there, and it was great. The camera still shows full battery today even with all that shooting, so it's well worth it to get those extra shots without changing batteries. It makes a huge difference on how the XTi feels too, as it gives you a better grip, especially with big hands. Also, the grip has an included shutter button on the side, so that when you flip the camera to take a portrait-oriented shot, the grips shutter button is naturally where you'd find the camera's shutter button.
I have a new MacBook Pro and needed this adapter. It works great. The price was fine. I could not be happier with this product, It was delivered quickly. I highly recommend this adapter.
I had the Linksys 1 port router and used it along with my D-Link 8 port 10/100Mbit hub. The Linksys router has to be the worst router I've ever used! The thing would constantly die on me requiring me to unplug it and restart the unit.When I picked up the box for the Netgear unit, I noticed it weighed twice as much as the cheaply constructed Linksys router, which is enclosed in a plastic case. The Netgear unit comes in a hefty 7-pound steal enclosure.Installation literally took 5 minutes! I connected my cable modem to the router and the router to my hub. I used the web driven program to setup the router. I set everything for DHCP and it took me about 45 seconds to setup the router. After that was done, all 4 of my machines were able to access the net without a hitch! The performance of this unit blows away the Linksys. With the Linksys router, I could see a noticeable drop in speeds while the Netgear actually improved my net connection and even cleared up my Collisions I received when transferring data from my other machines. I just flashed the ROM of the router to the latest version and it actually improved my speed even more! You also no longer have to telnet into the unit to setup FTP and WWW servers. Everything is adjustable from any web browser on your LAN. I rate this unit 100% -- I've never been this happy with a computer product! GREAT WORK NETGEAR!
We are on our 2nd DVD Player within one year...the most recent just quit working last night. I cannot believe that Disney would make such poor quality. All of the reviews you are reading about this DVD player only working for a short while are TRUE. Make better use of your money on a more reputable name.
The Samsung LNT 4665 is an awesome lcd tv and exactly how everyone mentioned on their reviews here as well as the review given on cnet.com. Eagle delievered the tv a couple of days earlier with no problems at all. The tv produces great picture quality.
Simple, easy to install and it works. I installed it inside my attic and get very good recption. I live in North Orange County,CA and the transmitters are about 30 miles from my location.
There's not a whole lot to say, it did what it was supposed to do.My Wife is an avid gamer and has been playing Dragon Age 2 since the game was released. She even took it with us on vacation so she wouldn't have to go a week without it. She ended up playing in an older Xbox 360, one that was prone to scratching disks to the point of being unreadable. I tried a few recommendations from you tube videos to try and salvage the disk (toothpaste and buffing) without success.Before buying a new disk I decided to try this repair kit. It was significantly less than a new or used copy of the game. The device itself is great. No hand crank, no batteries to change out, just plug it in whenever needed, which I hope will be rare. I first tried cleaning, then buffing and cleaning per the instructions. The disk looked better but still had unreadable parts. I then did the resurface, buff, and clean sequence recommended by the instructions and the disk was usable again.If I had any gripes, it's that all of the pads and fluids aren't stored in the actual device. I would've loved to have a complete storage solution in the device, instead of hoping my kids don't find it and scatter the parts throughout my home, possibly lost forever. For now the box it came in will do for storage.I'm very happy with the purchase and am keeping the repair kit in a safe place for future use.
i'm not a graphic designer, but a programmer. i cannot attest to the intuos3's use as a drawing implement, but i spend enough time typing and mousing to take ergonomics and input devices very seriously.in short, i think this intuos tablet is the perfect device for my needs. for a long time i used standard mice and trackballs. my wrists would hurt with standard mice, and after using a logitech thumb-controlled trackball for a few years, well, my right thumb would give me terrible pain.i've been using the intuos3 for about a week and i'm confident after a few months of use, my thumb will start to feel a lot of relief. as for the size of the tablet, i'm very glad i didn't upgrade to the larger versions; it could very well help artists to have a larger space, but i find this size to be just about right for standard mousing.yes, it's expensive, but again, if you spend 8 hrs+ on a computer every freaking day, it's almost impossible to avoid some type of strain on the hands, wrists, and fingers. if you're really strapped for money, one alternative i found useful is to switch input devices: use a mouse for a couple months, switch to a trackball, or switch hands with the mouse. i could never discipline myself enough, however. another possible alternative is this 3M joystick mouse i saw on amazon for only $60 or so. i've never tried it, but it looks like a novel device.also consider other ergonomic devices. i use the microsoft natural keyboard which is very good. kenesis also makes a MS-styles natural keyboard on crack. and having a good chair helps also (e.g., aeron). good luck.
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.
It works on the DS. I don't really know what more to say except that is looks a little different from the OEM, but it's a generic and good for its price.
I think iys a good buy. Its a gift to my father. I am not the onw who will use it.
Wonderful lens. Received on time. Lens was as advertised. Lens is heavier than I thought it would be. Love it's stabilization capability.
This is my second Creative Zen mp3 player, I had the Zen Xtra Jukebox 30gb player, and I liked it, though it was a bit big. This is absolute perfection, I've had it for 3 months now and cannot find any faults with it. My son has an Ipod that he loves, though he will come to look at mine every now and then. It was easy to transfer data from my old player to my new one even!
HelloThe GPS has been very helpful even when out running errands. No more getting lost. I am really glad that I purchased this item and wonder why it took me so long. I purchased the home charger which makes the unit more portable because I only carry the GPS unit.ThanksCarolyn
For less than $5 it does the job you'd expect. It works, but the sound isn't as rich as ipod earbuds, yet the funny thing is these have the same specs as ipod earbuds. 20-20,000 Hz. Impedance 32 Ohms, 4 foot cord length. You can hear the audio clear, but this is obviously the low end of earbuds. Music sounds flat like its played through a tunnel or something.
Its amazing that some companies even offer a product in this category when they are sooo inferior.I tried them all...Monster, griffin, dlo, belikin even schoche(???-but better than I thought it would be). Some of these are so bad there should be some kind of class-action suit for misrepresentation.This was the ONLY fm transmitter I would recommend to anyone. Since it draws power from the 12v in your car, it emits a stronger signal than the others. Also, it lets you select the frequency to broadcast so that you can find a clean station in your area. It has 3 presets to save your favorite broadcasting frequencies, and you can set 3 presets on your fm tuner to the same for simple setup.It also charges your ipod rather than run your battery down like the griffin and others like that.
Great headphones for running! They fit my ears perfectly and I don't have to worry about foam anymore.
Works great with my 13" 2007 macbook. There isn't a whole lot of difference between 1GB and 2GB of memory but it definitely loads applications faster and the fans are running a lot quieter now. Shipped quick and is a great value.
I used it to replace my old printer cable since the newer computer didn't have the same ports as the old computer. This cable was a bit slower than the other one but for the price it did it's job right.
Pros: Uses less batteries than the Space Shuttle... (6 AAs)Great idea gone to H*** quickly due to LACK OF PRODUCT SUPPORT! Apparently the person in charge of designing and marketing tapes for these units suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder and is totally unable to remotely consider any meaningful COMPLETE LINE of tapes. Red, blue,white pearl (paper?) - Yellow smiley faces. Green metalic. Black on clear - but no white on clear...There appears to be little, if any, hope for those who might actually like to COLOR CODE products in any single medium - plastic, paper, polyester, metallic,etc. Just whatever come to the designer's head is what's released. Five types here. Two there. One over here... No rhyme nor reason.Dymo has done themselves NO FAVORS HERE!
I bought this cooker for my parents and after using it a couple of times they love it. They recommended I buy one myself.
What you can say, this is a Bose. great audio, good look brand recognition. What else you can possibly want.
I bought it this past summer. It works very well. the key is to find a frequency that has no interference. I use it mostly to listen to podcasts from iTunes.
These are some really good earphones, but they do no last longm I have had them for less than two months and the left one does not work anymore.
I am very pleased with this purchase. It was delivered on time and it is in very good condition. I would recommend for other customers.
I bought a 256MB USBDrive from this vendor and 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
i have three reasons for my thinking. they are simple and quick so here it goes: it falls of my laptop very easily, it is not very attractive at all and it is bulky and in the way.hope this review helps
I bought it about a month ago, running fine ever since.Looks GreatBright LCD (use as night light)Quieter than anything I know out there, though not SILENT.Power supply with it already cost 60 dollars, so it's a good value.Everything working great so far, didn't notice one problem.I worked in a server company and they use and test their product with antec cases, so I know it's an industry leader.Found it on whosave dot coom (shows you online sales), at the time it was 60 dollars after rebate.buy it if you find it for under 100. consider it if you want to minimize that humming noise from your computer.
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.
thank u for such a great deal.i have yet to have a prob with the dvd's burning.
Sony is known for quality, and they don't let you down here with this battery charger. It works very nicely, has a reasonable price, and came was its own batteries. I'd recommend it to anybody.Gerald Moore
Muy buena resoluci&ograve;n, las pilas hace la camara un poco pesada pero la recompensa con una larga duraci&ograve;n de bater&igrave;a, solo recomiendo mejorar la pantalla lcd que es de baja calidad
This typewriter is perfect for the job I am doing. I love the ease of use. I love that it has a handle sot that I can carry it with me. it is lilght and types great. The price was also so good compared to others I checke. Thank you.
My friends have similar products that they paid up to 3x more. Quality is very good...easy to use...such a great gift for almost any occasion.
they are a perfect fit for the home theater system I put together.Not too big not too small but powerful enough to handle the task .
I have used stainless presto pressure cookers for over 30 years, This was a gift to my daughter.
I decided to try these headphones after reading the reviews on it. I was on a budget, but I wanted quality. Bottom line.....If you are a DJ that mix (match) beats, these are the headphones for you. The bass is unreal. Mids and highs are not bad, but the bass is what sets these apart from the rest. For the price, you are not gonna get a better sounding headphone for DJing. However, I would not recommend these for casual music listeners.
These headphones are great. The noise cancelling works flawlessly.Plus the ear pads fit snuggly over my ears. This feature reduces noise plus keeps the headphones in place whem I'm on the move. Having the removable cable is great when using the noise cancelling without music. The storage cases is awesome. It holds everything, and has the perfect space to fit my 80 gig video ipod. Sine I bought these I use mt iPod twice as much as before. If you've been looking for good headphones for your iPod this is the product to buy.
These headphones blew me away, The sound quality is amazing, every song sounds like it should with a bit of added bass, These headphones are powerful and pack a punch! These headphones are also very comfortable, I've gone the whole day with them on many times. The plastic on the headphones feels a bit flimsy but if you're careful with them it wouldn't be a problem at all.
I am not an audiophile, but a blue collar guy looking to enjoy his TV and DVD's a little more. Wow. What a difference this speaker has made. Clear, clean, distint sound that makes watching favorite TV shows and movies a whole new viewing and listening experience. I can hear it all now, weather an explosion or a person turning a page in a book. So worth the money spent on the speaker.
the product is worth it for the price it is
My Vonage phones started not lasting very long even though I didn't use them very often. This brand worked great, fit great and has continued to charge just fine and last a long time.
I've been into photo for a while but had never made the move to buy lighting equipment until I bought this. I was nervous about the price being so low but WOW what a price for what I got! Completely worth it! And, the light's stand works as a camera tripod too! 2 uses in one. I'm MORE than happy with this purchase!
The Canon RC1 is a great remote if you are aligned directly in front of the sensor. Or maybe the battery is weak? The nice thing is that I can store the RC1 directly on the shoulder strap of my Rebel XTi.
Works great, there is no popping sounds from my p's.I use Atlas Sound AD-7B Long Microphone Tube to attach my pop filter to not damage my microphone.Highly recommended with the blue yeti.
I purchased this battery as a backup to the original that came with my Nikon D70s. It's holding it's initial charge though at least 200 shots at this point and still going strong. Great battery and highly recommended.
I bought 2 of these. One worked ok. The other did not work at all. The software is cumbersome and difficult to work with. Hard and slow to load photos. Once its loaded (if you have the patience to do so) the view was ok and the screen was fine.
I got these on a black friday at target years ago before you needed pepper spray to battle through the mobs... and these have served me well for I guess 4 years now?? sharp text like nothing you have ever seen.. i take it for granted having used these for so long.. if you ever run into these, grab a few even though they are only 1680x1050 - they have crappy view ranges but most of the time you are right in front of them so no worries
Product was what it said. It arrived in a decent time and was packaged safely. Have a Happy New Yaer.
After learning many opinions on this player, several of which were negative, I decided that I would go ahead and give this product a chance anyway. BIG MISTAKE! Basically, it flat out didn't work. From the very moment I tried it (and with various types of CD's) it would start up and leave a message on the LCD saying &quot;no disc.&quot; It was highly frusterating and even the technical support line way inadequate at best. Generally speaking, I like Memorex products. However, this one could be used only as little more than an overpriced jewel case. Even my off-brand cheap one is more reliable.
One of my concerns when I bought my Sandisk sansa e260 MP3 player was how many charges the factory battery would take before it failed. This kit caught my eye, and I thought I'd give it a try. I haven't had to replace my factory battery yet, but when I have to, this kit will make it a snap. Besides the replacement battery, you get the proper sized screwdriver, and 4 replacement screws! When you deal with this tiny sized screw, you're bound to mess one up, or drop one on the floor, to be forever lost in the carpet. Another potential problem solved.
This item was to replace another "grab it" that I had purchased at a supermarket. This is much better and sturdier than my original one. I was pleasantly surprised when I received this one. Thank you.
Recharge 1000 times? We have recharged these batteries 50 times at most and then they start to fall of real fast. I was surprised because I really believed they were the best way to go.
Needed more amps than you can get in a standard power strip for an older apartment to have a microwave and new digital tv w/antenna plugged in at the same time. No more problems.
I have two of these units, one in each of my two Corvettes.I installed these with a Corvette Buddy auxiliary antenna.The unit works as well as any 4 watt CB unit, and I like the programmable buttons to swap between a selected channel and 19 - that way you can get to your "company" channel and back to the road channel without too much drama.The unit sounds good, and since the speaker is in the hand-unit you can turn it down and position it so it does not bother your passengers as much.The squelch is very good, easily adjustable with one hand and without looking at the unit.I wish the buttons were lit for night use, but once you get accustomed to the unit you do not need to look at it to use it.Do not think that you can use it with the supplied whip antenna - you can literally holler farther than you can broadcast with the 4" whip supplied with the unit. With an aftermarket antenna (I use a Firestick), it becomes as good as any other legal power CB unit.I rate this unit very high for a hand-held unit. It has the bells and whistles, without the clunky under-dash box.best regards -mqqn
Do not order this if you have a 7" DVD player. I ordered the Phillips DCP 750 along with this case and the player DOES NOT fit in the case.
When I did a search for steering wheel locks, this one was one of the most affordable ones, so I thought it might be a risk to go with one of the lower priced ones as opposed to the more expensive ones. But I went with it anyways, actually I got 2, and they were perfect! There was no need to spend any more. They work well, they do everything you need them to do, and as always, amazon service was perfect. No complaints and I'd definitely recommend this to others who are looking for an affordable and reliable steering wheel lock.
Zip zilch nada. The device flat out did not work. It was easy enough to hook up although much bigger than I would have anticipated, and in theory it should have been super simple. Sadly it did not register any input nor did it send any output, so everything was silent. I tried different configurations and cables to make sure it was nothing on our end, and it was simply that this device did nothing at all. SO after two hours, it goes back. I have seen that folks have had good luck with this and I was hopeful, but sadly it didn't work for us.
I can keep my carpal tunnel under pretty good control by avoiding things that make it worse.. using a mouse was turning into a dreaded chore. I notice when I use my laptop, it never bothered me, so decided to try this on my desktop. Since I am used to using laptop touchpad, there was no learning curve, and now I am able to work for hours at my computer pain free. I highly recommend this product and setup was a breeze!
I've upgrade tower, video cards, sound cards, mother board, GHz, harddrives, mouse, keyboards, coolers and even monitors but still using these Altec Lansing speakers 2.1Many times i've wanted to buy new/cool looking speakers but these are just working as if its fresh so no reason to switch them off unless you're looking for something to appeal your eyes more.I won't upgrade these speakers until they're completely broken which i doubt at least for another 5 years.
I won't lie; I am not an obsessive audiophile, but these are pretty decent. I bought these simply as a replacement for stock 'phones for an MP3 Player and they lasted about 3 years. After about 1.5-2 years, the pads started to decay and the caps would not stay on, but the sound quality always stayed the same. The cord would often get into awful tangles that I would spend endless time untangling, but other than that, I have no real gripes. These are very good for jogging and misc. forms of exercise.I've recently replaced this with Koss KSC75's and so far, they are definitely worth more for their money (same price, same clip-on design). They offer much higher sound quality.
It had been time to supplement my 6-year-old Epson Stylus II, which still functions perfectly, and I wanted to be able to do decent photos at home. Spent months looking at the various "specialty" photo printers, including Epson's, but had bought a C80 for a client and was impressed with its general speed and solidity. Finally, an Epson rep at a computer store confided that the two extra colors in the photo printers weren't necessarily that meaningful, given the smaller ink droplets in the C80, and he had the prints to prove it. That, the separate ink cartridges for economy's sake, and figuring I could always return the product if dissatisfied, convinced me to order one. Must admit that some of the negative reviews ... did give me some pause.In my experience, however, the C80 has been about all I'd hoped for the 3 weeks that I've had it. Text is very fast and extremely sharp (after the longer-than-used-to spooling period that many reviewers have mentioned), and the photos that I've printed I have been proud to give as gifts. This doesn't mean that I'm closing my Ofoto account, but for most ordinary purposes it more than fills the bill. Have not experienced the "dull" colors that several reviewers wrote about. Haven't done that much experimenting with different setting, since the Digital Photo option and Kodak Premium High Gloss paper have done so well for me, but it will be interesting to see if Epson papers (or Fuji, which has been strongly recommended to me) make any difference.
It came really early did not come with Ethernet cable but was well packaged and was a little dirty ... Still It works really well
These are by FAR the best headphones for eyeglass wearers!!!I can wear these for 4+ hrs without any discomfort from them pinching me. The pads are soft enough to go around most if not all glasses and the pressure applied from the head band is enough to keep them on your head. NOTE these are NOT intended for active use but for sitting or standing(still) and listening. As you can see in the pictures these are not small.The sound quality for gaming and music(non-professional) and movies cannot be beat untill you get upto the $250+ price range!The only 2 cons I can find are 1. There are 2 switches one per earpiece that are sposed to effect the bass that don't seem to do anything. 2. The cord is 12 feet long, yup no joke measured it, twelve FEET LONG!!! Sony what were you thinking????? 12 ft really????? ok DON'T think you are going to recieve a pair that has a shorter cord, not gonna happen, so don't leave bad feedback because of it you have been warned.
Disks came well packaged in great condition and the price was good. I have been using this kind for years and am very happy with them.
A good component for those tired of remembering and typing in user names and passwords for web sites and other programs that require a login.It's easy to set up with the included software CD, including registering of multiple fingerprints if you wish (there are spaces for all eight fingers and two thumbs, so you could share it with more than one user if you use the same login).Once in place, it guides you to set up logins without a lot of fuss. The first time you visit a site or open a program that requires a login (following Reader installation), it prompts you to create an auto-login if you wish. The Reader logs both the User Name and the Password for the login and can identify the button that needs to be clicked (such as "Login" or "Go"). Next time you visit the site, a prompt will remind you that you can login using the Reader, at which point you can put the correct finger on the Reader and you're in.Microsoft doesn't recommend using it for secure programs... but since most of us don't work for the NSA, I don't worry too much about it.I don't have long-term experience (more than a month) with the Reader so I cannot vouch for its reliability.
This bag is sooo good and look at the price, sometimes you don't have to pay the earth to have something that looks good and does the job well.
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've been setting up NetGear routers for myself and friends/family for several years now. The 192.168.1.1 admin interface has always been pretty clean and I could even walk people through screens without seeing them, just because they behaved in expected ways. I *just* got home from setting up the newest iteration at my parents' house (the last one didn't survive a coffee disaster...) and I have to say, it was FANTASTIC. I did *not* install the NetGear client software, just plugged it in and started in on the admin interface to configure them. WOW. I didn't need to make the trip. Even setting up WEP and changing the admin password for the admin interface was part of the wizard-style setup. Amazingly good product enhancement. I just wish other vendors would catch on and realize that they don't always need a NEW product, but can just make the old one BETTER. A+ to the technical writers and dev staff at NetGear for making this happen.
I bought this mouse after several days of reviewing the product and looking at reviews from other owners. All the reviews I read stated that this mouse is great to use for any type of function and would work on any surface. After I received the mouse, I installed it on my computer and tested it to see how it worked. All I could say is that the performance was abominable. Everytime I tried to move the cursor, it would either freeze or zip across the screen past where I was leading it to. I contacted Logitech about this problem and they told me that, since I was using a wooden surface for the mouse, there was no guarantee that tracking would be fully functional and that I should invest in mousepads geared specifically toward laser technology. With that, I went out and purchased a Corepad Eyepad that was said to be perfect for both laser and optical mice. When I used the mouse with the pad, the same problems occurred. I again contacted Logitech and informed them of the continued problems and was told to try connecting the USB drive into my computer's front ports rather than the ones behind. After telling them that my computer does not contain front ports, Logitech told me that my best option was to purchase a new computer with both front and rear USB ports so that the problems would cease. For monetary reasons, I did not take their advice, but brought my computer to a technician to see if the problem was internal. I was informed that there were no problems with my computer, rather it was with Logitech. So, I went out and purchased a Gigaware Optical Mouse and have had no connection problems whatsoever. I will never again purchase another product that is made from Logitech.
Installed fine and worked relatively well. Range was about 15ft, not the 100ft stated on the box.After 3 days the keyboard just stopped working. Tried and other computers and they can all "see" the RF receiver, but nothing gets the keyboard or touchpad working again. Back it goes and I'll search for another product...
I am giving it 5 stars because it is awesome and a great value, but when assembled the ring around the top barely meets together even when tightened (it's 3 pieces). It is otherwise super keen.
If you need an ultrasonic for cleaning the 'family jewels', this is an excellent choice. It is no louder then any other sonics I have worked with, even a bit quieter. I was trying to replace the sonic my parents had for YEARS (they ran a jewelry business). I wouldn't necessairly recommend this unit for a heavy business use, but for most applications, I think it works well. And it cleans FABULOUSLY! I do recommend trying the mixture mentioned previously of a *small* bit of ammonia and a drop or three of Dawn dishwashing liquid with warm water as your solution.
This product is great. I first debated getting the three button version but I'm very happy with my decision. It fits perfectly in the PCMCIA slots on my Dell D820 and it charges fast. To really get it to work after you first sync it up to your laptop is simply put down the kick stand and click on the left mouse button. Mince takes about 2-3 seconds to start working which you barley notice. It's great for small work areas.One problem is that it's not 100% accurate with it's movements. What I mean by that is if you use Photoshop or software were you have to put the mouse in a particular very small area it can be a challenge. For example I tired to point the mouse over a . and it would go by it but it took two or three tries to get it right on it. This mouse is fantastic for everything else and people are amazed when I show it to them.
Good set of head phones. I use them for tv only and I love them. I walk around the house and out to the garage and still get great sound. Just what I wanted.
This switch is simple to setup and has features that you would pay considerable more for. I have nothing negative to say...small form for a large package.
This is a really good minidisc recorder/player. It is very easy to use and has awesome Bass. It is expensive compared to portable CD players but it is a million times better. It is smaller, lighter and much easier to carry all of your favorite songs. With a portable CD player you need to carry the player and your collection of CDs. With the MD-MS722 you just carry the small player and two or three minidiscs. I only give this MiniDisc player 4 stars because it comes with cables that you cannot hook up to many music sources. I had to buy an additional cable. But still, this MD is awesome.
I bought this monitor recently. It's one of the best monitor available for the low price range. It's very stylish and has easy to use controls. Pictures are sharp and clear. Good for office/Home use.
What can I say? LOL Good roll of wire for surround sound or so, type speakers, good price, brand name.
this one is much better than my old tranmitter. i havent used it much because my ipod is broken at the moment but when i did use it there was no static. my old one which didnt charge my ipod as well as transmit radio signal would static all the time on every station i put it on. this one's great
I have a Toshiba Satellite Laptop that it's about 2 years old, so i needed this PcCard for it cause i just bought a 2.0 USB Cd external burner. So far so good, easy to install and it worked great, i recomend this one.
bought a pair of these speakers to use in my backyard, one of the woofers stopped working, so the seller sent me a replacement. The replacement's woofer was lose and the low end sounded awful. Got another replacement. A couple days after receiving the replacement, both speakers broke using a 75 watt receiver turned up less than half way
Wow...how disappointing. I got this as a gift during a gift exchange at work. Hooked it up to my PC (running Windows 7), and it not only froze my PC causing me to do a hard reboot, but the reboot decimated the firmware on the Coby photo viewerd. Don't waste your money!
very good product and the timely arrival original recommend everyone buy the product to enjoy a good piece to wear thanks greetings
One of chineese products!!! AMAZON delivered that from US to UK (to my doors!!!) in less than 40 hours- amazing service!!! But the product is just crap! Whatever connectors used (RCA, low or high, ground loop isolator...) you mostly getting horrible noises through speakers and that is it. I put it back to the box and then stored it in my loft, was not worth of sending it back.
I had one and was seduced by, " it sounds better than a stereo many timesits size". What rubbish. It sounds "so so" and nothing at all specialI used mine in the UK and USA and the classical FM channels sounded really flat and lifeless. It is all plastic which looks crappy after a while. My BOSE was white in colour and turned a pleasing tone of old ivory. If you want a great sounding small system try the TIVOLI Mk 2 with the CD player. Nicely built with wood and a warm pleasant sound. You cannot get great sound with a mini set of speakers. Thats fact. I now own a analog tube stereo and cd player with Klipsh speakers. That is music!
The HD-280 did excatly as promised, great sound and confort while blocking out external noise. I would highly recommend these headphones.
We needed new ones and these were more reasonably priced. They came quickly and work perfectly. I would reccomend this as a good source.
I needed to upgrade my dingy old Altec Lansing's, bought in 1999. I researched several speakers sets. All I needed was a simple 2.1 or 3 speaker set up since I dont use my PC for watching DVDs and thus didnt require a 5.1 spendy setup. My budget was 150$. I didn't need to waste 250$ on the (greatly overpriced) Bose companion 3 or the top of the line Logitech Z680. I looked hard at the Klipsch Promedia 2.1(150$) and the very affordable Logitech Z-2200(105$)- great value. I almost pulled the trigger in favor of the Z-2200 until I read more about the Megaworks 250D on creative's website, then I was sold! It is more expensive(155/140$ after rebate), but also offers more power & features and I felt better quality. Here's the specs: generous 300w RMS, THX, 3.5" sats(75w RMS/ea.) & 8" (down fire) wood sub for the bass(150w RMS), 99db SNR, and 25-20kHz range. Now you're playing w/ power!Amazon offered me the best price and free shipping! Thanks Amazon. Highly Recommended.
I put this in my Sony PCG-FX36 notebook and it works fine. I've been using it for several weeks without any problems. This memory cost half what the the recommended PC100 cost and works just as well.
THe Sound Quality is WAY better with the Sony Earphones I used previously, I am really glad that I gave it a shot and such a delightful surprise.
I have tested a lot of computer speakers on my computer and ALWAYS the sound was distorted when I turned up the volume to the maximum! My computer had originally Windows 98 and JBL speakers and everything worked great until I updated to Windows ME, then to Windows 2000 and after that to XP. XP works great with everything but one thing! The original sound drivers didn't work for my sound card in XP and they were replaced by generic ones. My JBL speakers got damaged thanks to the SRS WOW Effects on Windows Media Player and the Equalizer. Even when the JBL speakers weren't damaged the bass would sound distorted and the volume at the maximum was very very bad. After that I bought these Cyber Acoustics Speakers with a 15 watt powered subwoofer and 4 speakers and the Bass was still distorted! I got tired and bought these Klipsch EXPENSIVE speakers(5.1, 5 speakers and Subwoofer) and I could still hear some kind of distortion. I returned those Klipsch and lived a bad sound life(in my computer) for a while. The BOSE store just opened in the best mall in Puerto Rico like 3 months ago and I played with all their home theater systems and speakers! I loved(and still love) those Computer Speakers and I decided that after Christmas when I had more money I would get them!(I am only 15 years old and I dont work and don't need to). Well I bought these speakers 3 days ago and it is just incredible the difference in sound! The music gets around me and it feels like if I was on a concert! It has deep bass that isn't distorted at all! I just turn the volume up at 1/4 of the maximum and it is loud enough for me and the best is that you can connect it to your TV, a CD Player and anything with sound output! I even connected it to my Xbox and it sounds louder and even better than my SONY 650 watt 5.1 speaker system!(The bass isn't as loud as the subwoofer, but it sounds great!) Connect it to your DVD Player too! It is incredible!! And I never turned the volume up to the maximum! These are the speakers you have always wanted and dreamt of for your computer! My room is filled with sound when I use them! BOSE... Better sound through research! Go to a BOSE Store and test them. You will love BOSE forever ;). Something else! They are GREAT for gaming! Try to play Unreal Tournament 2003 and you will love the bass!
I bought this charger and it is not the one imaged in the photo. The charger was black and has a red LED that glows when charging. It looks very pretty too when it charges. It charged my DS very well.
The cable is mearly an adapter to connect your serial port cradle to a PC that has a USB port. Completely worthless when you have a Palm 505 which only comes with a USB connection. I thought this was a direct connect to a PC for quick connects and synchronization.
I am a little obsessive when I make any purchase and I did my homework on this one and was exceptionally pleased with the results. You'll be hard pressed to find anything but a glowing review of this product. Glad I didn't buy the soundsticks the guy at the Mac store recommended. There is no contest. I am certainly no electronics or sound expert but I do know these speaks pack some serious punch and do so with phenomenal clarity. There are a few minor inconveniences - manual volume control and awkward shutoff switch but once you take a listen to these speakers you'll singing the praises of simplicity. 200 watts of power will more than likely be more speaker than most people ever need and its unlikely that you will ever dial these up more than half way unless you're showing off or trying to annoy the neighbours but sometimes you just want to buy the best. You'll hear music and DVD's with more depth than ever before. Not your ordinary computer speakers. These will absolutely compete with or surpass the performance of most peoples home stereos. Don't forget to warm these speakers up with 8 to 10 hours of moderate play before you blast them, trust me it will be an exercise in patience. Amazon.com has great pricing and reasonable shipping, very pleased I purchased through them. Shipping could have been free but I couldn't wait so I opted for the 2nd Day air.
I purchased the, "V-Moda Bass Freq Earbuds" for use with our portable DVD player while taking trips. This week I put the earbuds to the ultimate test. I used them with our portable DVD player on an aircraft and found that the volume was not sufficient to be heard over the background noise of the aircraft. Other than this, they seem fine. Regarding the aircraft use, I will investigate "noise cancelling" earphones or headphones!!!
This is STANDARD CAT5/6 networking cable, NOTHING ELSE. Anyone that buys it is a complete MORON. It can be measured with a multimeter and shown to be EXACTLY the same as regular CAT5/6 cable that is priced as it should be.If you buy into the audiophile crap about this, you deserve to loose all your money.
This is what I was looking for. It lifts the computer just enough for air circulation but the laptop keyboard is still comfortable to use. And it works on all my mobile computers--a 17 inch Qosmio, a 15 inch Satellite and my new tiny netbook. The computers seem to be the steadiest when the pad is sticking out a few inches in back. I bought two already and am ordering another one now.
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 just plugged these in and I have to say after reading some of the reviews I was a bit skeptical. These have completely changed my work space and my work experience. They have what seem like little subwoofers in the back. They are truly amazing. Thank you, Bose.
Hey Folks,Called Monster after 5 pairs of defective headphones, told them I want my money back and that I would take them to court, they refused and the vain came out in my neck. Put me through a phone link for 2 hours that lead to nowhere, called back twice to talked to a supervisor all I got was a message machine called for a third time got mangement who agreed to give me my money back and will never buy any monster product again....continue reading below to hear my adventures with the Monster...these people are not happy till they stress you out....3 hours on the phone, had to change phones twice because my battery was depleted.I'm now on my 5th pair and about to send them back because of the same thing so I thought I'd update my review. Please understand that what I wrote below was a year or more ago and my attitude towards Monster has changed for the worse. Once again the left channel had gone south and I want to say here "stay away from Monster product", go some where else, my stomach can't take the horror of waiting 30 to 60 minutes on the phone line for these people and then another long wait for them to send me out a new defective pair.OMT the set I'm sending back now was sent out to me from Monster in January of 2012, its now May 2012. Thats Bad, Real Bad. I'm at my wits end with these people. They told me they were sending me out a new pair, refurbished seemed more like it .. the can (rear of headphone) was separated from the speaker part upon opening and the input plug had a piece of plastic missing.....below read my earlier adventures with the MONSTER....NEVER AGAIN....I'm truly sadden by these advents and have a loss of trust for these people.First let me say that Monster has been very good to me...now the yang. I bought a pair of jamz and on 3 different occasions they failed me, all 3 times Monster replaced them, so the 4th time they were even nicer to me by paying for shipping and upgrading me to there Turbine line of in ear headphones.The wait for customer service to answer is a weak spot, most calls I had to be put on hold for at least 20 minutes, but Monster was very nice and helpful once I got through...don't hold the phone to close to your ear while waiting for them to answer, the muzak is very loud...I do mean loud.Now let me tell you about the sound...AWESOME...to think that they get such a great soundstage and bass from such a small in ear headphone is unimaginable. I'm speaking from my first day of listening where I went up to a local park and went on a hike and then later came home and fell asleep with them in my ears. I must have normal ear size because the ear (tips) pieces that were preinstalled fit perfect with no need to try the others. I had no problem with them falling out of ears while hiking.Now I only hope that they don't go south on me like the last 3 headphones. If that happens I've heard some great things from C-Net regarding the Klipsch in ear headphones.If your interested, check out my other review regarding the Monster Jamz in ear headphones.OMT...I rated them 3 stars not for the sound, but for having to return the past 3.
I have tried Bose quite comfort II but the Able Planet Harmony is definitely better in noise cancelling and the sound is just an amazing experience.Loay Othman
This fan is great. It is quiet, and disperses heat very efficiently. I was concerned about it being too big, but it's not, and fits nicely within my case.
This is a NOISY printer. It clicks, bangs and cycles all the drums on EVERY print!!!There is NO PAPER TRAY. This is an expensive extra add-on.The print quality is no bad but no great either.All in all, I would NOT recommend this printer. There are other printers in this price range (Like the OkiData) that are FAR superior. I bought HP thinking it would be great like the ones in the office. I now have both an HP 2550Ln and the Okidata C5150n. The Oki is a far superior product across the board.Think twice before buying this product for your home or small office. The noise alone will drive you insane.
I purchased this item by mistake thinking it would reduce the glare on my laptop screen. I was in a hurry and didn't read all the info... The product is quite good for privacy and I like the fact that there is a gold colored side and a smoke colored side. The viewing angle was great for my typical use. I use my laptop sitting, standing, laying in bed etc.I ended up returning the screen because I needed a screen that does not reflect as much light. As always, Amazon was great to work with and allowed me to return the product.
Unfortunately these headphones were just not what I was hoping for. They seem to not fit right on my ears and allow a great deal of ambient noise in which in turn causes me to have to turn up my music to compensate for it. The sound quality is just OK. I will probably end up giving this set to my kids and finding another set for work.
I own a iPod mini first generation revision 1626. I purchase this battery to replace my old one at the same time I changed the micro drive to a compact flash card. Previous tests:http://geektechnique.org/projectlab/764/battery-life-on-the-flash-based-ipod-minisstated that I should have 2 to 3x more lifetime (the original battery only gave me 4h of music). However, at this time, I would say that it takes 6 to 7h to drain out (in suffle mode). It should be stressed that the battery that come was a 850mAh rather then a 750mAh. However I still keep my suspicions were it is really true... I keep thinking that I should have more lifetime now with a CF card and a "850mAh" battery, at least 10h!!!Despite those facts, the battery fits very well on the iPod, is easy to install (after you open the iPod - tip: search on youtube how to open it). I have it for 3months and it is still reliable.With a price as accessible as it is suspicious, but still you don't have nothing to lose.
Muito boa, tem 07 anos funcionando na cozinha com variaes de temperatura, fumaa, gordura etc... Resistente e com um custo muito bom.
I have used this mouse for 6 months now. It is a replacement for the original Dell track-ball mouse that came with the computer. Overall, it is a good mouse but I routinely expereince mouse jitters( ~2 seconds ) during switching of web page from one to another. I never had this problem with the original Dell track-ball mouse. As a web based computer game player, I hit the mouse button probably 300 times a day on the average and the left mouse switch is showing early signs of wear after 6 months of use( that is 54,000 clicks ). I hope this mouse will last for at least a year. All in all, this is a good mouse but its durability is something remained to be seen.
I ordered this Nintendo DS charger on Saturday (October 3) and it was delivered to me today (October 8) so the service was really really fast. And future buyers of this product, don't think that you get what's in the picture, it's even better!!! It's a beautiful black charger and when you plug it in, it lights up red. It looks like a $25 charger, so for this price you will definetely not be disappointed one bit.
Now here is a company that is thinking ahead. Since I had only one Optical input on my Harman Kardon receiver/Amp but had three optical devices, this was perfect. Excellent quality, nice looking and works well. Perhaps they can revise the switch to have the output and the three inputs all in the back. Now that will get them five stars.
These cables are great quality snagless patch cables and are reasonably priced. I run networking cables every day and these cables are among the best I've used.
The Palm Pilot was returned to Palm.The item, when turned on displayed a date of 2001.Needless to say the battery was shot...as opposed to trouble shooting the item had to returned to Palm for replacement.Palm was very good at the exchange though.
Let me start by saying I've gone through 3 of these already. I usually use it without the removable black cover. I like the product and that's why I've been buying it over and over again. The only grudge I have is that the wires bend easily. I know I'm supposed to put weights on the light stand or have someone hold it when working outside, however on a couple occasions the wind has beat me to it. Even though my speedlights have survived, the umbrella has not faired so well. Even with a small bump against the ground the wires bend all to easy. Other than that, great product.
I'm using the tuner on my laptop running windows vista ultimate. After downloading the Media Center patch from Hauppauge's website [...] the tuner works great. Over the air ATSC signals come in great while standard cable comes in much like you would expect an hd tv to receive (standard cable just doesn't have great resolution). The one problem I have noticed is that if the tuner is located in a warmer area (ie. close to the fan of my laptop) the tuner will overheat causing a scrambled picture; however, since moving the tuner to the opposite side of my laptop (no heat) the tuner works fine and doesn't overheat. This product is an overall good buy.
The Nikon D90 is my first DSLR. I've had 2 digital cameras before this--the Sony F707 and Panasonic DMC-FZ50. This battery lasts forever compared to the other cameras--maybe because it doesn't need to power an LCD screen. I bought a second battery but haven't needed it yet. I shot over 400 pictures in the last month and it still has over half its life left.
There is truth in all the reviews you've read. Screen is too reflective that sometimes its hard to see the screen. Maps not updated. Missing POI's. It likes the highways, constanly trying to pull you into one. But I give it four stars because it does what it's supposed to do which is take you from A to B. In familiar places, you will probably know better than the system where to go but if you are in unfamiliar places, GO will take care of you. Just use common sense and drive with your eyes open. My car already has an electronic compass and trip meter so it works for me. Its my first Nav system so I cant compare to other systems.
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 have had my h10 for about two months now and have had no problems. The first thing I did was upgrade the firmware to v2.03. The sound is great. The built-in mic and FM recording are great. Navigation is simple, and it easily sync's with MP10.What's up with all of the bad reviews? Many of the statements are just wrong: I run with mine 4 times a week, it never skips. There are no long pauses between songs as some have suggested. Songs are put in order by track #, not by alpha. It is easy to navigate, took me about 10 minutes to figure out the navigation. Syncing doesn't just add songs, but removes songs as well; You just need to know how to set up syncing in MP10 (I've had it setup from the get-go to automatically sync). Playlists are easy to create and sync with MP10.My guess is that many are using Napster and Rhapsody-to-go subscription services, and the problems are from these services, not with the h10.
I'm loving this camera. I'm a total amateur but I have a great love for photography and this camera is almost a little too much for me. I'm learning how to use it slowly, it has many useful features and it always turns out beautiful results. The best is, with a bigger memory card (2 or 4 gigs) you can put a bunch of beautiful VGA video on. Crystal clear, looks like Hi-def tv. There is NO lag time from pushing the shutter to the picture being taken, and you can just keep pressing the button and getting lovely shots in rapid fire. It's got good image stabilizing if you've got shaky hands, which I do. And with the way the price is here at Amazon, you can't get a better camera for the money, period.
The product quality seem great, has a very nice finish and looks like a proffesional accesory.You must take in care that they are too big to use them in the streest. We use them with laptops o r to connect it to ipods, or other music players, but their size is so big that you wont be able to walk with them put on.They cover completly the ears, but still you are able to hear people talking, unless the music is too loud.
Alright first off i would like to start off by saying-To all of you who wrote reviews disowning these headphones for breaking/ bad sound quality, you just arent the market that these headphones are built for. i laughed very hard when i read over 10 reviews from people who stated they were non dj's, who used these headphones for general music enjoyment (which im guessing isnt at a very loud volume)....THESE HEADPHONES WERE BUILT FOR DJ's, the amazing sound quality becomes apparant when its able to be clearly distincted over many blaring club speakers, when your in the middle of a set for hundreds.These are made to be your baby, dont shove them in a crappy luggage bag and check them or something, these arent every day headphones for every day use, and thats just the bottom line.if you dont need them for dj's, or dont like your music loud and clear, then buy something else...but if your a dj who is looking for extremely good quality sound, and arent afraid to put the extra time in and take as good care of em as you would of your Ortofon NC Needles, or any other item in your equipment, then GET THESEyou wont regret it.
Had to run a dual operating system for this. Have Windows 7 and XP for the P 1215. The Photosmart P 1215 is and older printer that is easier to use than some of the newer printers of ANY brand. Quiet, fast, great quality. With the ogiginal software, setup and templates are a breeze. You start printing in no time.
Why on earth would anyone pay $300 for this obsolete technology? I bought mine a year ago and it's already broken. Now that I have a iPod Touch, I moved all my Palm contacts over to Outlook which the iPod Touch can access.This Palm Z22 is a useless piece of you-know-what.
My Klipsch speakers with subwoofer died after many years and I decided not to pay to have them fixed ($75 plus exorbitant shipping).So I took a look around, listened to a few options, and decided on the Bose. I'm happy with them. I think they hit the sweet spot on size, sound quality and bang for buck.The size is good. You can't swivel them, but they're pretty light, so they're portable, and they're pretty small, so they're a good fit for a small home office. No subwoofer means less mess, space and easier to transport.The sound quality is great -- balanced, nice separation, good highs, distinct lows.There are only two cons. First, these are desk speakers. They won't power a room or a party, even a small room. They're loud enough for you to rock out at your desk, but that's about it.Second, the cable is too short. Unless you want your speakers right next to your laptop, you're going to have to buy an extra cable. I think this is a terrible oversight on the part of the manufacturer.All in all I'm very happy. Three things to consider before you add to cart:1. Chances are you'll have to buy an additional cable. So add a few bucks for a mini to RCA cable. Annoying.2. Don't buy the old companion speakers. You gotta get the series II. I heard the old model and the sound is weak (definitely not worth it).3. If you want to rock the room, then look at the Klipsch with subwoofer or Audioengine. More expensive, but much more power.
I'm a graphic artist who uses 2 of these monitors side-by-side, day-in and day-out, 8+ hours a day 5 days a week. I haven't had a single issue with them since I got them new over a year ago.Both are set at 1280x1024x32 on a 128MB Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 on Windows XP Pro. I have my taskbar along the left side of my left monitor. They are heavy-ish like any CRT monitor but aren't as deep as some 19" monitors. If you took a 19x19x19 inch cube, thats the space you'd need for this monitor.A little education for you:1. Like all consumer electronic equipment, performance will vary based on your environment. I have 2 identical models that were purchased at the same time, and even then I must use professional color calibration hardware and software to get accurate. By default they don't match. That's normal.2. "Viewable" area IS 18" (diagonal) but that does NOT mean your desktop will fill that whole area unless you adjust the monitor to do so. I've never liked the marketing spin that allows 18" viewable to be called 19" monitors due to some technicality. Like 0-60 times on automobiles, it may be fact though it may not equal real world practicality. LCDs win it that respect; 19" on the box equals 19" viewable.At work, color reproduction is more important than monitor size. So since good CRT monitors are more color true (very important for designing print projects) than LCD monitors, these monitors fit the bill. (I do use a single 19" LCD at home.)
I bought this item in thinking that it was a link directly to a "Demon", unfortunately I mis-read the product as it clearly says "Denon". I am very disappointed as I have been wanting to get a direct link to my inner demon for some time now. My search continues however, the $400 I paid for the used version was well worth the money to at least try it. I kept the device, however, incase they decide to change the name to "Demon" as it should work then.So if you are looking to re-connect with your inner Demon, this cable is not for you.
Great little, very lightweight set of headphones for the price! Sound quality is surprisingly good and they really do stay on if you're a runner too!
I went to install a set of very old Boston Acoustics RC series separate's from another car project in my 08 Scion XB front doors. Apon opening the box I found one woofer surround wasted (approx 8-10 yrs old). Not wanting to invest $100 + for a pair Boston 6.5 woofers I googled 6.5 woofers, came accross these, read the reviews and the price was great from Amazon. On my Scion I had to build my own spacers as the pioneer woofers are glued into a plastic casing which was no big deal. Anyways these speakers right out of the box has better bass, hit little harder and in time once broken in I'm sure they will sound better even with stock head unit running 160watts x 4, RMS is probably like 25watts. I'm adding 4 channel 400watt amp so I am sure they will wake right up. If your in the market for 6.5 replacement woofers look at these, nice bass hit and decent build with plastic/fiber cone and fat rubber surround, plus you can't beat them for the price. Time will tell how they hold up but Pyramind builds good speakers and have used them in other car installs in the past.
Put this in my Canon Powershot S3 IS and gave it a low level format. Worked right away and haven't had any trouble. Card seems to be pretty fast as well.
I's a pretty good camera other than some slight graininess and he lens had some spots on it that show up in some of the lower light pictures. Overall decent though
Very high quality silicon rubber. Great packaging.Lens hood weighs down auto focus motor if the motor islocated in the lens.
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.
Well, that time has come. Kodak announced on the first of this month (March 2012) that they will stop producing the Elite Chrome line. Much like Kodachrome was, this film is now running on marketplace stock...expect the prices for this film to shoot up over the next few months. Now, the review:PROS- Colors are vivid, clean and wonderfully responsive- Scans very well- Processed using E6 chemicals, commercially available and can be processed in the darkroom- Did I mention the colors?CONS- Soon to become VERY expensiveIf you are an outdoor shooter, this film is absolutely wonderful. From national parks to far-away markets, this slide film has captured the best of outdoor photography. I have tried (unsuccessfully) to use this film indoors - it really is not suited for every day (indoor) use. I love that this is E6, so unlike Kodachrome we can continue to develop this film at home, and as long as the processing chemicals remain available, amateur developers will continue to revere it! If you are taking a day trip somewhere scenic, or maybe taking a trip overseas, make sure to stock up on this film at take it with you! You will not be disappointed!
The DVPNS55P is good, solid basic player. The component video outputs provide an excellent picture - very acceptable for an HD Big sceen. It's compact size - (it's very thin) make it a good choice for those needing to save space, and may provide better performance than many TV/ DVD combinations. Overall it is a good choice for those who don't need a lot of "bells and whistles" or as a good value for a 2nd DVD for a bedroom TV.
I bought this memorex drive a few months ago, and had to have it replaced ONCE already because the USB port itself kept on breaking. The second time it broke in the same manner, I contacted Memorex's tech support to help me fix the USB port. The USB port is extremely weak and cannot withstand more than 50-60 plug-ins and outs.The answer I got from them sounded like the one I'd get from a LEGAL DEPARTMENT :"Memorex warranty specifically excludes damage caused by misuse, abuse, improper storage, or use in a commercial application. No warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is made. In the event of a claim against this warranty, Memorex Products' obligation, and the claimant's sole remedy, shall be replacement of the product. This warranty specifically excludes responsibility for recorded data in any form.The only suggestion i can tell you should be to take the drive to a local Computer Technician, that i think they can retrieve the data on the drive.Thank you for choosing Memorex.Kenny La TorreMemorex Technical SupportReference # 138598"Instead of helping me fix their defective drive, Memorex, referred me back to the store where it was purchased. When I took it to several stores to see if anyone could help me fix the broken USB port, COMP USA, other local stores specializing in repairs, all told me that the way the USB port broke was not because of misuse, but because the drive itself is defective.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, one defective drive is bad luck, two in a row show is simply showing me that this drive's design is not worth your money, nor losing invaluable data.I would rate this product as a ZERO for its lack of quality, but Amazon does not permit that choice; and Memorex's tech support as a minus. I will never again buy any products from Memorex.
Great typewriter for the personal usage. Working great, although inserting paper is kind of irritate me.Real problem is, that it is too loud to use in anywhere. The noise is making me feel like I'm around the old lawn mower.
don't buy this....the cartridge only worked for about 25 pages! not worth it...better to buy from local store since I think the cartridge wasn't filled all the way..................sucks!
After much research, I purchased this bag for a 15.6 inch laptop. The selection criteria included size (not too bulky), weight, functionality, sufficient pockets for accessories. This bag fits the requirements perfectly. It is well made, appears durable, has just the right size protective area for the laptop and just enough pockets for the usual accessories. This bag is not for the individual who needs to carry lots of books in addition to a laptop.
Very nice for the price, snug fit on my average (7) sized head .about an hour and their off.
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.
Expensive price. But doesnt fit my screen. Still does what it needs to. I have to use tape to secure it. It helps reduce glare and strain as well. Good sturdy product otherwise.
I was thrilled when I found this. I had an uncovered an old switch box I was going to use to share my printer with two computers. The back of the switch box had all female ports and all the cords I found also female, so this little guy looked like the solution to my problems. However, it created some new problems. First I connected it to the back of my switch box and secured it by screwing in the tiny end screws. However, that now made it impossible to connect the other female to the other side as that cord had female screw parts and was bashing into the back end of the screw parts on the adaptor, making it impossible for the coupling. The only way to resolve this was to remove the tiny screw parts entirely from the coupler. So I did this thinking that the coupling male/female parts would be sufficient to hold it together and got everything hooked up. Boy was I wrong. In moving the blessed union from my desktop, where I was working to put it all together, to the permanent location I had in mind less than a foot away, one of the cords popped off no less than 3 times! To be fair, the second cord I had connected did stay in place, but because I wasn't able to get either printer to print I returned everything and bought a new switch box2 PC to 1 USB 2.0 Device AB Switch Box (Printer, Scanner)removing my need for a coupler.
No instruction manual, a couple of paragraphs and I guess you are supposed to know how to use it. Help online answers questions that aren't understandable, if you could understand them you wouldn't ask the questions. No explanation of how to add a scan to a file or to email it. It's not intuative so I guess you need training(!) to operate it. I'd send it back and order another model but I'm afraid I'd get the same results. I checked at a local computer repair and he agreed figuring it out is not for the novice. Canon, be ashamed.......I guess I'll need training that cost more than your product.....
I can't vouch either way about the sound quality or actual intended functionality because i couldn't, for the life of me, open up the battery compartment to put the batteries in. A tiny ridge on the edge of the compartment seems to be the only thing to actually assist in trying to get the damn thing open. Prodding with a fingernail, wedging a dime into the seam....all attempts proved futile. The case is made of cheap plastic so i'm afraid i'm going to break the door of the compartment if i press too hard. What terrible design!!! And its my own fault for not being able to return this within the 30day limit, so no money back.The concept for this tool is great. My wife and I travel together and like to watch movies on my laptop or ipod, but the amplification gets washed out when connecting two sets of headphones to the device...so this sounded like the answer to our problems. Received it the day before our travel and i spent a good 20minutes of my time just trying to open up the battery compartment. No dice, so i left it home.Really Boosteroo, please hire a reasonable Industrial designer to create a case that works and up the quality of materials and you might have something.
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 bought my AT PL120 from Amazon to transfer my LP collection to CD after my old Dual 1019 turntable died. I chose it over the USB model because of the better quality and flexibility for use with future formats such as SACD. The internal preamp is also a nice feature as phono inputs are becoming extinct on today's home theater receivers.I've copied several LPs so far and am very happy with the results. The turntable is built like a tank, a snap to set up, and sounds good enough with the included cartridge to make me question why I bought the AT440MLa upgrade cartridge. The 440MLa does sound a bit better with high end headphones, but most people would probably be happy with the included cartridge. One bit of advice, however, for those who do plan to upgrade the cartridge. Buy an extra universal headshell unless you are very comfortable working with tiny bolts and wires. Stanton and others make headshells that will work fine and can be found for as little as $12 with a Google search - I ordered the Stanton H4S Headshell through Amazon.
Why you did not sent me the itens of this order? And why I was not refunded?
A previous reviewer stated that this unit does not have a HDMI input. If you look at the photos, you can clearly see that it does have HDMI. What it does not have is a DVI input. You will need a DVI (from your video card) to HDMI adapter to enjoy the highest image quality.
My Linksys Wireless Adapter for My notebook computer works great! I was very pleased with the product, the cost and the service provided by the vendor.
I recently purchased a boom box from Target that I had planned to use around the house. This boom box was intended as an everyday appliance that would provide just that little boost of energy to help keep me motivated in my daily attempts to take over the world. I wanted to connect the boom box to my liquid-cooled solid-state quadraphonic home stereo system. With such a fine piece of solid-state technology, I could use nothing less than the $500 Denon Dedicated Link Cable. After all, any turntable that employs a Moon Rock needle deserves no less than true cabling perfection.Unfortunately, a conspiracy of random events combined to thwart my sonic intentions. It is as a result of these events that I am forced to publish my experiences with said cable.My experience goes a little something like this. I opened my Amazon.com cardboard box with a typical argon laser cutting tool, which you can find at most miliary surplus stores. Upon opening the box, I was amazed to note that beneath the sealing plastic, the cable was emitting its own bright light, slightly blue-shifted. I assumed, quite logically, that the bluish light was simply reflected electromagnetic energy from when I would attach the cable to my home stereo ten minutes hence. Due to the extreme speeds at which energy moves through the cable, it was no surprise that these effects would cause the cable housing to become quantum entangled with itself in space and time, thusly bringing the cable (interior and exterior) into its own self-generating time dilation field. Giggity! Must be good stuff.Once I returned from locating and donning my 60's-era Haz-Mat suit (just in case) in the bomb shelter, I returned to the living room and began the connection process, as follows:- Remove plastic seals. Check.- Gingerly remove cable from form-fitting cardboard girdle. Check.- Place cable on carpet in coiled mode. Check.- Verify that cable emits a low-power anti-gravity field while in coiled mode, allowing it to float and rotate effortlessly approximately 3.2 millimeters from the floor. Check.(Note: Gravity field results above shag carpet are undefined.)- Use titanium personal mirror to locate connector plugs on back of stereo. Check.- Place a nuclear flashlight (powered by particle decay of the Cesium-232 atom, naturally) near the mirror for proper illumination. Check. (Was that a fresh clump of my hair on the floor?)- Bring one end of the cable within 5 centimeters of stereo connector. Wait for electromagnetic forces to auto-select the appropriate port and swoosh into place. Check. (Note: this worked much faster than the $800 iLink connector.)- Bring secondary end of cable close to the boom box output port.Alas, this is when the true quality of the cable came to light. As the cable end approached its target (the connector port on the back of my boombox), I noticed a bright light out the living room window. This wasespecially interesting, as I have recently coated my windows with two inches of solid lead (after losing a lawsuit filed by my annoying neighbors last year...something about their microwave exploding every time I played a Smokey Robinson record). Anyway, once the cable touched the port and completed the circuit, the room was filled with the most intense white light I've seen in months. As I was losing consciousness, I felt the cable vibrating at an incredible speed, followed by rapidly rising heat. While falling backward onto the carpet, I noticed the cable radiating orange and fizzling away in my hand like flash paper.I awoke to find the cable gone, except for its badly burned UPC warning sticker, which had drifted over to the corner of the room. The back of my boom box was also melted away in a perfect sphere. From the affected area, my forensic analysis, and the burning in my hand, I can only surmise that the unbelievable quality of the sonic transfer over this cable was so great that it attracted a massive solar flare into my living room. I would have expected that the radiation from that flare would have taken several minutes to reach my living room, but once I realized the high manufacturing quality of the cable, it seemed clear that time was rendered irrelevant in my living room.Anyway, I would have expected a $500 cable to last much longer than it did, despite this strange conflagration of events. For my money, I'd prefer Dr. Evil's Massive Large Cable Thing, which retails for just under $650. When I used that cable last year, I remember that it lasted for 20-30 minutes before I was rendered unconscious (long story).So for my money, I can't really recommend this cable for hard-core applications. It's way too sensitive to galactic radiation.Sincerely,Dr. Speedie von KvickP.S.: In addition to the Denon cable, the solar flare radiation also melted off most of my left hand and wrist, leaving me with little more than a stingy nub. As the cable warranty did not contain any language that referenced such an outcome, I was forced to type this review with my right hand, a left-handed cat, the middle piece of a broom handle and most but not all of a lukewarm cup of Ramen Noodle soup.
The GR715 is a very appealing, compact and solid-designed radio! External buttoms easy to use and set. Transmission performance, is limited to about 1 mile. In the city the range was about one mile, very clear up to that point, then static and choppy audio. In the field (Liberty State Park, Jersey City NJ) the range was somewhat greater! However, reading most ads-&quot;range up to 5 miles&quot;- is an exaggeration! Would an extended range antenna be a solution?
This travel bag for the 4000/6000 dock printer is a heaven sent!!! I it bought from Amazon right after I purchased the 4000 dock printer. Everything fits so nice & snug. I carry this with my DX 4530 & 4000 dock printer whenever I have to travel for family functions. Everyone is so impressed with my traveling studio. I can make prints right then & there. This is a must for the amateur photographer who is on the go.
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)
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!
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%
The amount of sound coming out of this thing is impressive and worth every penny. It blows out any other 2.1 sound system within its price range (well the exception being the harmon kardon sound sticks II, which has slightly clearer sound but less bass). My music sounds clear and crisp, with all the booming depth and beautiful mids and highs present. Im no audiophile, but i was satisfied with this piece of audio equipment.The only thing that i don't like are the wires that come with it. They are too thin and can break easily, so just buy some of those monster of cables and your set. Plus there have been many cases of these speakers breaking down, and my speakers have crapped out on me once and while, but i just adjust the wires a bit. Best thing to do is to just find a place for it, and don't touch it too much.
It was horrible, soon as i plug the speakers in it was making a constant noise, really annoying, the speakers were junk, worst purchase i've ever made from amazon. I would've returned them but I didn't want to go through the trouble of sending it back. So i just smashed them and went to best buy and got new ones. I know it was a cheap speaker, but hell it should atleast work properly. Talk about trash.
Excellent results as always from HP. Only observation as always in the high price of HP replacements.
fits, cheap, installs easy, what more do you want? OMG it seriously wants me to type 11 more words. It holds up my pants.
Coming from a strictly 35mm film background, I've only owned a couple of digital point & shoot cameras to use for snapshots. They served the purpose but that's all that I could say about them.I wanted to replace a dead p&s; model and decided to try something a little more advanced. My needs didn't require a DSLR so I stared to research other options.My first requirement was that the camera have a way other than the LCD on which to compose. This eliminated a lot of cameras from consideration. There are a few with optical viewfinders but very few were more than higher-end p&s; models.That's when I started to look into models with EVFs. This narrowed the field down considerably. Every brand and model is a compromise of some sort and it came down to finding the ones with the fewest compromises.The Canon S3IS turned out to be the camera. I bought it here on Amazon for about $20 more than it's selling for today. The price of this camera seems to be dropping almost daily. Possibly there's a replacement model coming soon.I've only had the camera for a few weeks and haven't given it a full workout yet. Preliminary results show it to be a fine piece of equipment with more features than I'll ever use. I especially like the fact that it uses AA batteries. Rechargeable NIMH batteries are inexpensive and regular alkalines are available in an emergency.Other than for 1 shortcoming, I would have given the S3IS 5 stars. The lens is quite prone to red fringing in the highlight areas at the longer end of it's focal length. I find this very disappointing coming from a company like Canon.Perhaps I'm being too fussy about this, but I've used some fine lenses over the years and am very demanding of lens performance. Under most circumstances the fringing isn't an issue and at the 4X6 print size is really almost impossible to see. Be that as it may, I find it annoying and spoils what is otherwise a fine piece of equipment.
To compare this camera to a Nikon D200-or any DSLR-is ridiculous: IT IS A POINT-AND-SHOOT! Can you take excellent photographs with an NV10 (good enough for someone else to want to buy)? Yes. Can you do that with any camera? Yes. Photography, from the equipment to the final, printed product, is an entirely subjective endeavor.Build:There is no point-and-shoot on the market in this class equal to the NV10's build quality. (5 stars)Interface:The Smart-Button interface will be used, eventually, by nearly every other camera maker. (5 stars)Design:In camera battery charging was a poor option for obvious reasons. (2 stars)However, considering the overall camera...What former Leica designer moved to Korea? (5 stars)Image:Some reviewers have said that the camera's images have too much contrast and color saturation and complain that there is no way to rectify this in-camera; I somewhat agree. For my tastes, contrast is fine, but only pure reds oversaturate. It would be nice to correct this while shooting, rather than wait to Photoshop it later. However, the shots I have made thusfar have been excellent. As for the noise issue: If it bothers you that much, buy a different camera. Samsung does not claim to be all things to all photographers. If you bought an NV10 and found yourself dissatisfied with the in-camera NR or amount of noise present...tough. Do more research before putting down your money next time. There's always e-bay if you don't want to keep it.Before complaining about noise, use some common sense. A 1 1/8" CCD with 10.3 million pixels will make noise above 200 ISO. In normal light, 100-200 ISO images are noise-free or at least make noise that looks more like film grain. If you want to shoot in low light, don't free-hand it: Use a flat surface or tri-pod.Consider your planned subject matter and the environment in which you plan to shoot, then select the appropriate equipment. (4 stars)Software and Stuff:The included software ignores Mac users. IPhoto downloads NV10 images, and Photoshop does its thing, but it would be nice to have access to Samsung's proprietary software. I fear problems when company updates come down the pipe. Also, factory accessories are difficult, if not impossible, to come by. (2 stars)Objective Conclusion of an Entirely Subjective Subject:The NV10 is a great camera for what it is and maybe even the best available at its price.
My experience with this item is that it doesn't really keep my computer cool (I can easily feel the heat on the bottom of the computer when I'm finished using it), but it does keep the heat off me. It's comfortable, and has a good angle for typing. After using this awhile, I decided to buy the Belkin laptop cooler with the built-in fan, and that works extremely well for keeping the computer from building up heat. I usually use both together. I think the CushTop is worth having from a comfort perspective, but I don't think anyone should expect it to help their computer very much.
It's nice to have the appropriate lens hood for what is a relatively expensive lens, unfortunately Canon take advantage of this desire and exploit their loyal customers with over priced bits of black plastic, this is one of those bits of black plastic that you will want but should never have to feel so ripped off when obtaining it. It fits very well,looks good, has a nice furry inner surface, but I suspect that it's shallow profile means that it will afford little if any benefit to the performance of the lens.
The camera seems to be as easy to use as other small digitals I've sacrificed to my bio major daughter'sPanamanian poison dart frog study adventures. Perhaps I'll be able to keep this one for a while.I deducted a star because not only (as stated by someone above) are many of the features deeply buried in button punching sequences, but the manual, which appears to have been translated from Inuit, is so busy, disorganized, and hard to follow that my mind begins to boggle the moment I open it.
I purchased these lenses and they did not work on my P880. They crop the corners very badly and I tried many changes with the set up. The seller was very good and issued me a RMA. I was refunded the price of the lenses; however, not the shipping costs from and back to them.
My boyfriend bought the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable and installed it in the bedroom sound system to enhance the mood-setting properties of our Barry White mp3's.Turns out not only did ultrasonic emissions from the cable purge my body of the artificial hormones from my birth control pills, it caused me to hyperovulate. Three months later, I gave birth to fully-developed octuplets.Granted, the AKDL1 also caused me to sprout six more breasts so I can keep the entire litter fed, but it's still a *major* inconvenience. The Denon AKDL1 needs further FDA testing before it's released to the unsuspecting public.
Great Canon Flash for Ametures who want a good flash. I would have liked to know more about what options were available for flashes, but I'm glad I purchased this one, because it didn't empty my walet, but was still a quality piece of Canon hardware.
Order filled promptly and is quite satisfactory. The department is happy with service and product. Will definitely use this vendor for more orders.
The camera is indeed very good and after about 2000 pictures I'm happy I bought it however with the standard kit lens I find very difficult to focus on lower light. Also the quality and the clarity of the pictures taken with kit lens can be improved. The filter is very good to protect the lens from scratches or other unexpected events. I recommend buying the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens with this camera especially for new comers to dslr cameras.
I am a Semi-Professional Photographer and this lens is great for the price. It takes sharp images, good color and contrast. I have had no issue with the auto focus on this lens contrary to other reviews, maybe I got a good copy. It is also very fast! Works fine in low light conditions in or outdoor. Good walk around lens for the money, I own several Sigma lenses because I know a good deal when I see one. It is sturdy enough if you are not too hard on it and besides you should not ever drop your lens or your camera! Canon makes great lenses but they don't have great prices and I am sure you all agree with that. Great for beginners and someone who needs a descent lens for the price. It is as sharp as a nifty fifty at 50mm. I recommend you buy this lens.
I can't speak for its longevity, because it is a recent purchase, but I found this tv on sale for under $200 and it is exactly what I wanted for our second tv in the bedroom. Picture and sound are both acceptable when hooked up straight to a cable line without digital or HD cable. I refuse to pay for HD when all I plan to watch is the news and Leno! Set up was extremely easy and the remote is simple to use. Simply plug it in and tune to a channel. It gets 4 stars because I don't think its worth the price offered here, but for what I paid its perfect.
I was happy with this surge protector until last night when we had a power surge. Using this unit properly (phone inputs/outputs, etc.) still allowed the power surge to damage my modem.
Needed this in my home office - does the job great - no problems at all.
I bought this camera at Fry's and it was a deal that came with a tripod.The camera is great this is my first camcorder it was easy to operate and easy to learn the controls.i hook it up to my macbook pro an start up idvd and it transfer almost with out touching anything.It is easy to control and the zoom is very good .If you move fast the camera takes 10 secs to refocus the only drawback so far.I wish there was a car charger for it but i have yet to find one if it exist
I have owned two sets of these headphones. I broke the first one after about 4 years of usage. The sound quality is simply awesome. And they are pretty solid too, the only reason I broke mine was because I dropped something really heavy on top of them. It's really my fault and not the earphone's fault, which is why I bought another pair.While I love the sound quality, it does begin to hurt a little after wearing them for too long (read: many consecutive hours). I do that from time to time as I live with roommates and it really doesn't feel nice. But that basically happens with any headphones I wear and they in a way reminds me that I've been on my computer for too long so I should stand up and stretch!All in all, I feel that a slightly high price tag is justified by its performance and this is a good choice for headphones.
I like this receiver very much. It has back panel conveniece outlets (100 watt unswitched), a tape monitor loop switch, and mutes the sound briefly when switching inputs for reliability. I believe other comments concerning reliability and hiss are just unfortunate occurances in an otherwise well built reliable unit, and are not typical of the unit that you would probably receive. Its' best feature is the sound which is very listenable and musical allowing one to enjoy the sound for hours without interruption. It is a bit bass-shy in the lower octives when compared to receivers fron Onkyo and Yamaha and does not have a low inpedance design. I can't comment on the competition in this price range but do feel it is an excellent value and that you really wouldn't go amiss purchasing this unit. Overall, 5 stars.
I bought this product, since I had the problem of wiring my entire house in order to share an cable internet connection between 3 computers.I read more than 10 reviews for Wireless Routers and found that NetGear was the best buy. I went to review D-Link Wireless Products as well as Linksys, but between these three mayor companies, I decided to go with NetGear. It gives you all the features which they claim it has (routing protocols, application support, smart wizard to automatically detect ISP type, Port Rage Forwarding, URL content filtering, etc. etc.).Regarding the security, it comes with the option to enable WEP Encryption from 64 to 128 bit encryption as well as other security features. According to many reviews, some people have been having the problem that the wireless network drops every time. I connected two computers trough the 4 Ethernet ports and one computer using the MA311 Wireless PCI Adapter. This computer is more than 100ft away from the router. The signal must pass more than four walls with an angle of 90 degrees in corners, which makes the walls thicker. I haven't lost the connection ever since I connected the entire network in my home. The signal strength is at its 80% performance as well as the link quality, and I am receiving full 11Mbps.In conclusion, the NetGear MR814 gives you a great performance, excellent signal length and security. I recommend this product for home use, since it is easy to install and for the price it gives you an excellent value for your money.
We have not had any issues with these cassettes. They were not easy to find so I was happy to locate them here and at a decent price.
When I first came across this product I thought what a sensible alternative to the apple nano, hey it even has an FM receiver. I was even willing to overlook the one comment posted by another amazon user claiming the product was a dud. Well I am here to confirm that review, that this bit of silcon and plastic isn't worth the raw materials it is made from. While loading songs on the flash drive was easy, getting the unit to even turn on is not. It DOES not work as advertised, it DOES not work period. Had I the inclination and time I would have returned it. To be honest had I bought it from a store and not via the web I would have returned it immediately. Instead I am out the $45 or so I spent.Please don't waste your money on this piece of c&@p. And I only gave it one star because it won't allow you to give zero stars.
I purchased 2 WPC54G PC cards along with the WRT54G Wireless 54g Router, upgrading from Linksys' 80211.b router and card. The speed increase is great. Configuring the router was a bit confusing, but it was worth it. Small detail but appreciated: card comes in a clear plastic case for protection. My old WPC11 card didn't come with a case. This is helpful if you are going to throw the card in your notebook carrying case or a drawer in your kitchen.
I HATE the way me ears 'burn' when using ear buds. The sound from these is great and ther are comfortable.
After two months using, my wife and I realized the screen display is not good. There is glares and characters are crisp clear. We have rest our eyes every hour or so. We did try various display settings.I have used other laptop brands - dell, ibm/lenovo, hp; had no complaints on the laptops display.You need to see it before you buy.
I'll admit, I bought this camera as a gift because of the price. If what you're looking for is a moderately priced 5MP camera with a mammoth 3" LCD, this camera is for you. It has the basic feature set, including a zoom over 3X and low-light shooting, but also includes neat features like the "double-shot" for low light situations. The camera will take two consecutive pictures: one with flash, the other without. This handy feature solves those questionable lighting situations where you aren't sure if you're going to light up your friend's face like the Fourth of July and have a washed out black backgroud if you flash. It'll take it both ways, and let you decide which came out better. From a value standpoint, it's great. Add to the fore-mentioned a sturdy camera body (not plasticy like others at the price) and a lithium battery for $160 and I almost want to say "what more do you want?".However, it is important to note the downsides. The LCD doesn't pick up light very well. Though your picture may look fine once you've flashed, it looks grainy and washed out on the LCD when lining up your picture. Also, if you're in a low light situation and are attempting to zoom, be prepared to wait for the camera to stutter it's way through the auto focus. It otherwise takes quick, crisp pictures, but this was a noticeable shortcoming. Other quirks I noticed were that the battery is not shaped to go in one way, so it is possible to put it in the wrong way if you're not paying attention. Also, your stance on XD media may or may not play into your decision. I personally think it is fine, and doesn't really cost much more than other types of media. The camera comes packaged with a USB cable, and picture transfer is quick and easy.Overall, I certainly recommend this camera. It is one of the best values out there.
some may turn away at the price because you think oh its just a small piece of plastic. well this is pro grade lens hood. the cheapest price i found on any site was on amazon so if you bought it straight from canon expect to pay at least 10 bucks more. it does exactly what it is suppose to .. keep out the sun from my lens and if you ever drop it which no one should it ill protect the more expensive parts of your camera.
The Hosa 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter is not useful at all. It is cheap, works, but leads to quite a lot of degradation of the sound quality and the volume level. I don't use it anymore as the built-in speakers of the device I am using it with provide a louder and better sound than what I get when I connect it to external speakers via this adapter. I would not recommend this item.
I bought this all-in-one machine on february 2006 to cover the basic printing, copying, scanning and faxing needs of my small office, but this machine has gone beyond!. We use it as a network printer connected to a wireless ethernet. My partners also agree it is a great machine that delivers outstanding color and B&W; high-quality documents simply and quick. The automatic document-feeder saves a lot of time and let users copy multi-pages documents without attendance. Only one complain: there is no possible to receive faxes if the machine is off given that it has no "stand-by" mode. On the other hand, we are already dealing with the copy legal-size documents issue. Our HP-7210 is +1,800 copyes as far and still doing well. We are very satisfied.-------------------------Compr&eacute; este multi-funci&oacute;n en febrero 2006 para cubrir las necesidades b&aacute;sicas de impresi&oacute;n, copiado, escaneo y fax de mi peque&ntilde;a oficina, pero esta m&aacute;quina ha ido m&aacute;s all&aacute;. La usamos como impresora de red conectada a una ethernet inalambrica. Mis compa&ntilde;eros est&aacute;n de acuerdo tambi&eacute;n en que es una estupenda m&aacute;quina que copia e imprime en color o B/N documentos de alta calidad r&aacute;dida y facilmente. El alimentador autom&aacute;tico de documentos ahorra mucho tiempo y permite hacer multiples copias sin intervenci&oacute;n del usuario. S&oacute;lo una queja: no es posible recibir faxes si la m&aacute;quina est&aacute; apagada ya que no tiene una funci&oacute;n o modo "en espera". Por otra parte, todav&iacute;a estamos lidiando con el asunto de hacer copias en tama&ntilde;o legal. Nuestra HP-7210 lleva +1.800 impresiones hasta el momento y contin&uacute;a funcionando muy bien. Estamos muy satisfechos.
Let me start by saying that I have never written a product review before, however, my experience with these speakers was so disappointing, that I find myself moved to share it with others.I purchased a pair of these speakers last month so I could have music on my back deck for the summer. When the speakers arrived, they worked for about an hour, however, the tuning was not precise. Shortly after I began using the speakers, one speaker would no longer "turn on". In addition, the transmitter stopped working. After speaking with AR, they believed that the speaker's power switch and the transmitter were both defective.As the purchase was within the Amazon return period, I shipped the speakers back to Amazon for a replacement pair. When the new speakers arrived, they worked GREAT. The sound was very good and the reception was impressive. I used the speakers sporadically over the course of the next two weeks and then it happened -- the power switch on both speakers stopped working. No matter what I tried, the speakers simply would no longer "turn on."Once again, as I was within the return period, the speakers went back to Amazon, this time for a full credit.Buyer beware on these speakers. If you get a pair that initially works, play them A LOT throughout the first 30 days to make sure they continue to work. Best of luck.
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.
I bought a B+W KSM Polarized Circular filter and threaded to the B+W UV filter and couldn't get them apart. In addition, the UV filter wouldn't properly thread to my new Canon 18-135mm EFS lens.
Logitech webcam. Bought two for video sharing with parents/grandparents. Both installed very easily on two different laptops. Neither one worked with Yahoo Messenger, so I switched to AIM and both worked with no problems. Enjoy! FYI...logitech has great/fast customer service/technical support.
This particular Cam has some issues but as long as you understand how to configure it, it will blow you away. I've heard people complain about Dlink and they do have to get on the ball with tech support, autually their tech support sucks but I don't need them. This is not a plug and play device so study the online manual carefully. When you actually learn how to use it, you won't buy anything else for the price. If you are tech savey, you will really enjoy the product. I have nine cams installed at three locations. Using their IP software you can view upto 16 at once. The reason I'm back, on this site, is because I need to order two more. I did have to return my first one but it was a pre-production unit and somebody forgot a timing gear. Dlink sent my replacement direct. The oldest cam has worked flawlessly for a year now. One last comment, the next closent cam is a panasonic but for equal quality you will pay 50% more with less features.
Polaroid 600 film is always fun to take pictures with, nice color, unfortunately it will discontinue very soon.
Why would anybody be willing to pay $20 for a male to male stereo cable? Monster makes good stuff it is very over rated and extremely marked up in price!!
So far so good - been a couple weeks of usage. Excellent option for desk as it fits 4 transformer type plugs along the sides, with regular size cords along the top. Bought on Amazon at reasonable price- good device for the money spent.
..... This flat panel is plug and play ; disconnected my old 17" Princeton CRT and connected the Sony in about 15 min. The panel is very light and certainly takes up a lot less desk space. I read the 7/24/03 review on cnet.com where the editor writes a goofy analysis ... "The Sony SDM-HS53 attempts to come off as slick and stylish, but it just ends up looking smudged. Its wide bezel--an inch and a half on the sides, an inch on the top and bottom--is made of shiny, black, reflective plastic that seems to serve no purpose other than to show off fingerprints on CNET"; then she writes ... "What the SDM-HS53 lacks in looks, it makes up for in performance". That's why I bought it. This is a new product, it was released by Sony on 2/3/03.
The vista HCX rocks! It's more sensitive than the even the SiRF based units (76csx, 60csx), smaller, lighter, has a much brighter display and is even much cheaper. In fact I think that Garmin really made both the 76 and 60 obsolete with the release of the Vista hcx.I get 12 foot accuracy sitting inside the middle of my house with no view of windows! The electronic compass is an absolute dream. It works perfectly. I bought a 2 gig MicroSD card and loaded 75% of the TOPO US 2008 map.My only complaints are that the backlight setting gets lost after each power-off. Also the unit does not accumulate distance to the trip computer under 2.2 mph which is unacceptable for a hiking GPS unit. Garmin is aware of both of these issues and they should be addressed in a firmware update soon.
I bought this unit in April to replace an $80 Best Buy iPod boom box that had no bass but much distortion at higher volumes. I use this box in my shop (a cabinet making shop) so I often play the music loud enough to hear over shop vacs, bandsaws, drill presses, etc. After much researching and reading reviews on Amazon and other sites I opted for the the Harmon Kardon Go+play. This unit does have a very solid bass, no distortion at higher volumes and is beautifully designed - EXCEPT - for the one reason I gave the unit four instead of five stars. Being a designer myself, I understand the aesthetic that the unit designers were going for. An iPod sticking up in the middle of the top would certainly spoil its very beautiful lines. However, I like the ipod tilted upward more than the unit wants to let you. (There is an adjustment which allows for somewhat of an angle of view) The pin that the iPod connects to actually rotates a little bit. I found that by making an insert I could plug in my iPod at a viewable angle. I wish that the designers had given me that choice. That said I absolutely love the sound of this little unit. It will knock your socks off!
I bought this set with risk (expensive & don't know if it work ok or not). Turn out I am SO HAPPY with this purchase.I did the card test:Took a picture of this set - Put this unbalanced picture to Photoshop to white balance it - Measure the balanced picture with Photshop sampler tool and find all RGB are equal; R=G=B. That's mean it neutral 100%.I did the camera picture test:Took serveral pictures with different light sets - white balance the pictures with this GreyKard tool. Result color in pix look very much match the real physical subject.So 5 stars for this GreyKard.Some notes, may be you like to read:This little GreyKard may not too great for doing Pre-Blancing for camera internally because it is so small in size. This GreyKard set is great for Post-Blancing using camera software or Photoshop. This is what I like for convenient GreyKard for Post Processing, reason: Post Processing allow me 2 choices (2 sets of image) to pick, First is the original pix; Second is the my white balance touched pix. Sometime the my white balance touched pictures turn the color look so real that make the people in my pictures look like "Living dead in front of a warm burning fire place" so I throw out the white balanced pictures and keep the original AWB pix.That is so good this GreyKard set. If some subjects originally look ugly, it will make it true ugly as original.
I've owned my Sony "verticles" for a few years, now, and they are extremely fine earphones. They are light-weight, fit comfortably into the ear, like ear buds, but the headband keeps them securely on your head and in your ears. The design of the "buds" is such that you get mellow sound - nothing "tinny" about it. They seem to be built to last forever.That much said, I have only one problem with them - I recently got a new MP3 player, plugged the Sony's into it, and nearly ruptured my eardrums with the loudness of the sound I was getting. I checked the player, and the sound level was at "1," and when I turned the sound to "0" (mute), there was no sound at all. Just to make sure the player wasn't malfunctioning, I tried the standard "cheapie" buds the player came with, and volume levels were fine. Tried another set of buds (from my Apple Shuffle), and they worked fine. The best I can figure is that the acoustic design of the Sony Vertical buds is so perfect that there is no sound loss whatsoever.If you want to listen to your MP3's where the ambient noise is loud (a gym, or fitness center with lots of activities and motorized devices going on), there is nothing that will give you anything even close to the sound you'll get from the Sony Ultra Lighweight MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones. (I still use them when I work out at on a treadmill, or when there are several people working out.)But if you want to listen to quiet music (while reading in a library or your living room at night), try something else. These just won't work if you want background sound and nothing more.
okay, so installed it, connected it, transferred some pictures from it, all was okay. then when i clicked on the icon to "safely remove" it, it kept saying that it was busy or there was an error and try again later. so i did. 2 hours later and the same thing happened. i didnt know what to do really, if i pulled it out it might mess up my SD card, if it didn't, well how am i gonna get my card? so i just pulled out the card and proceeded to removing it again, same thing happened. fed up i just pulled it out, restarted the computer and tried again. same thing! whats wrong with this stupid card reader? its gonna mess up my SD! can anyone help or tell me if they've had the same problems?
I have owned these headphones for over two years now. They were the best deal at the time and still are.I use the Audio Technica ATHANC7's for air-travel, when I use my Line 6 Pod, and even for the gym. I have used them atleast every other day for the past two years.The noise cancellation is as good as the Bose. They are better than the Bose because when the battery dies, they still work without the noise cancellation, where when the Bose's battery dies - the headphones are dead until it is replaced.Anyways, you can't go wrong with these headphones at this price.
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.
I purchased this headset along with my Panasonic Gigahertz phone about a year ago. It seemed a bit expensive, but being able to have the ease of a headset and to be able to get things done while on the phone were paramount in my purchase. I have to say that the headset has worked to my highest expectations. I use it primarily at home but have also used it with my cellphone. It easily outperformed other products I had purchased and returned. The foam-type earpiece cover seems just a bit hokey and unsubstantial. But it has the advantage or being easily replaced if wear should occur.......which it hasn't in a year or thorough use. Another reviewer mentioned something about volume problems but perhaps the problem is with their phone. On occation I have to turn my volume down. Sound is crisp and clear. Very happy with my purchase.
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.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife 4 years ago because she likes to watch Oprah while getting supper ready and she likes to listen to National Public Radio on Saturday mornings. And this wonderful television comes with an FM tuner, so we had the best of both worlds. The picture is clear and sharp. The sound is crisp and clean. And my wife has used this TV practically every single day we have been home for the past four years and it still works great.One thing we did notice, though, is that once in a while when you turn the TV on, it will take up to ten seconds for the volume and picture to come on. We're not sure why this is. It only started happening recently. Yet I still recommend this 9 inch TV if you are looking for something small that will fit on your kitchen counter or on a large bedroom/bathroom vanity, and especially if it is important for you to have the FM radio option, because many TVs do not have it.
Purchased the camera since I needed a camera that is small and will fit in my pocket, has at least a 5X optical zoom and not too expensive. I still own a 3.1 mega pixel Olympus that is still in excellent working condition despite the fact that it has been soaked by rain. The stylus 750 is beyond my expectation. Despite its size it takes excellent pictures, and on the highest resolution with a 2GB xD card it indicated about 600 pictures that I can shoot. I think the number of pictures will exceed the battery life.Pictures came out excellent with beautiful color balance, however at full optical and digital zoom it is somewhat pixelated. I did not quite like the idea that you have to take the battery out to charge it, or buy a separate battery adapter if you want to charge it on the camera. They should have included the adapter with the camera.Another negative comment is the fact that it does not have a normal viewfinder. In bright outdoor light it is impossible to view the scene through the LCD viewfinder.All in all it is an excellent buy..
A stupid piece of rubber that is so small you laptop is balancing on it. It could have been a cool design if it supported the outer edges of the laptop, with airflow underneath. I find this allot with coolers. The best one I've used yet is theThermaPAK HS17A Laptop Cooling Heatshift Pad, for 17-Inch Laptops, (Black).
I use these as an alternative to PC speakers, I have a great set-up but the noise from PC games drives my Girlfriend crazy, she also dislikes most of the music I listen to so guess what I got for Christmas.The Headphones themselves are fairly comfortable and light, considering all the stuff they have on them. The sound is fantastic, it took a little bit of messing around with EQ settings but after that was done they sound just like a 5.1 system.The only thing that could be improved is battery life. Two AA's will get you two or three days before the headphones start beeping at you (to change the batteries). They give you a set of rechargeable but if you spend any significant time with them on you'll need to pick up another pair of rechargeable (maybe two, just in case).If your wallet can take the hit I would highly recommend these headphones.
To all you doubters out there, this cable has clinically proven psychological effects. For instance it is known to be capable of hypno-theraputically inducing a rare mental disorder known as a Sense of Humour.
I knew about the IPOD from my friends, but this thing is amazing, idiot proof, I was able to use it in a milli second, wawoo Apple, whats next ?!
Every function I have used works good. I do wish the black print would be a little more black (compared to my HP932c it is a bit gray). Otherwise everything works very well and is a pleasure to use.
Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 is one of the finest speaker you could get for that price. I have brought three pairs of the 8.2 ...it sound alot better than the B&W which cost $1200.00 a pair. If anyone is looking for a pair of speaker for less than $300.00, don't waste your time shopping...8.2 is the one. TRULY
I bought this item for my son. He makes Chili a lot and when he does he invites everyone in the family to enjoy it. I have been looking for a large slow cooker that would hold a lot of chili. We were so pleased with the style of it and it keeps the food hot. Now he has chili left over. Ths is a great item.
I was disappointed in the life of the battery. I have a G3 12 inch iBook. The battery only lasts a little over two hours. If I was buying again I would go with another battery. Good luck.
Lovely mouse, works well, except before I bought it the Logitech telephone guy told me the Logitech Control Center (LCC) supports this product. It doesn't, and a subsequent call to them confirmed that the first guy was wrong. If you're a Mac person you will have to settle for basic mouse functions only. Worth $60?
This item is all i claims to be, i have had no trouble whatsoever. would reccomend to anyone wanting to play their i-pod through any radio.
I was a bit worried when I ordered the Wharfedale Diamond 8.2's based solely on written recommendations from here and from the web. Any concerns I had disappeared the first moment I heard them. They give clean musical sound with a transparency and realistic soundstage I didn't think possible from such an inexpensive speaker. The sound just 'pops' on these babies and you'll hear things that never made it to your ears before. I'm running them with ancient Carver equipment (TFM-25 amp, CT-17 Sonic Holography Preamp tuner) that has never sounded sweeter. The sound is clean and strong throughout the music range. These speakers handle high volume room filling sound cleanly and yet play great at low volume as well. An unbeatable sound/price ratio, I highly recommend the Wharefdale Diamond 8.2s.
The GPS totally ruined JVC's reputations. I bought one and returned after few hours. The reception is very poor, cannot pick up the signal for a long time. I don't bother to try other functions, like video and photo since it should be a GPS first. Cannot compete with the leading brand like Tomtom or Nextar - When nextar pick up 10 chanels at my home, the JVC could not fined the location (need 3 satelite to pin point a position).Not recommended.
I wanted a solid and easy to use calculator. This one fits the bill perfectly. I debated purchasing the lighter weight Sharp model, but am glad I selected this one. It does have a significant 'footprint' so you need a roomy desk, but it is quiet and there is no wobble when I use it, which I find irritating with smaller and lighter machines.
Great job by the seller and the sub woofer works great. I have a BIC Ventura tower as my front speakers and this subwoofer is an excellent compliment. Played Jurassic Park and my room was shaking, the bass is strong and mellow. Not overpowering.
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
I have an iBook G4 and this replacement cord works perfectly. Instead of the little ring that lights up on the original adapter, this one has a little light on the connecting box instead. Good price, good product!
I put these in my 1996 ford escourt 2 dr. I bought these because my subs are Pyles and I loved them so i figured Id stay with the name and buy Pyle door speakers to. Man am I impressed. these speakers dont give off all that much bass but the treble hits hard. I now have a well balanced system i get sounds close to that of a home theater system. Id defiantly buy these again and i have they great especially for the money.
Son un buen producto, funcionan como lo esperado dan una buena calidad de imagen y el material es muy resistente. Lo recomiendo.
Did the battery already charge? I guess it did... These batteries seem to charge quickly. They are also compact. I would recommend all users to get at least two batteries, and maybe even three. Once I was out photographing and ran out of battery power after about 1.5 hours. Not having any way to charge the battery on the road, I wasn't able to take any more pictures. Imagine being able to take a beautiful picture, but not being able to do so since you have no battery power. Be good to yourself, and buy another battery or two.
I thought a long time on which camera to get, it was either P-100 or Canon A95 and in the end i went with the P-100. Let me tell you it's a great camera, easy to use, great pictures, just overall a great camera. Who ever buys this camera won't be disappointed. I also like the flash it's very good!!!
I absolutely love this camera! It feels like a D-SLR and blows away my Sony Mavica 200 from a few years back that I paid twice the price for. I'm sure a top notch DSLR has it's advantages, but this camera gets it done really well, really quick and relatively easy! HUGE features that I love:1) Manual ZOOM 10.7x-- You get there quick and you don't run down your batteries with power draining motor zoom (took 210 shots with older NiMH batteries). My biggest disappointment with the quick & easy cameras has always been the lame optical Zoom that usually maxed at 3x.2) 1600 & 3200 ISO speeds -- life-saver for 4x6 moment keepers in mod>low light. A lot of sites were saying these speeds rendered totally unuseable photos, but that is ONLY if you are trying to print an 8 x 10. I have taken 100+ photos at 1600 ISO inside with moderate>low light (NO FLASH) and they totally blew away any moderate>low light picture ever taken with my Mavica 200. The Sony always streaked unless you used the flash and those pictures were always unbalanced in light and color (even after setting White Balance). It's actually hard to take an unuseable picture.3) FACE DETECTION - Great feature to help set up the camera to take the best possible shot with the most natural color. SO EASY and works SO WELL!4) Nice 2.5" LCD & easy to navigate -- I always frame my shots on the LCD and this one doesn't disappoint. The small Digital Viewfinder is the ONLY negative about the camera (it's somewhat challenging to get a clear look at your subject). Overall, this camera is as easy to navigate as any other I have used. A rolling dial to adjust parameters would have been a nice bonus, but not missed!5) Natural Light Mode -- Very cool for getting the best shot without a flash (you can even take one with and one without flash at the same time--VERY COOL)6) RAW photo capture -- SUPER HIGH RES photos with great detail! At the camera's price, that's a definite BONUS!7) Manual options GALORE! You can go all manual, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, or a PROGRAM mode where Shutter & Aperture are still handled by the camera, but you can set most everything else (very nice).Overall, for @$400 I don't think anyone can complain about the value/performance factor of this camera. Get a 1GB or 2GB xD Picture Card (H model) and let 'er fly. It's a FUN camera that feels like a PRO camera! I hope this helps you as I was somewhat apprehensive before I bought mine. I'm glad I picked this one!
It holds the Meridian Color and a much needed spare set of batteries.
I looked for a while for a replacement for my presto 8qt aluminum pressure cooker. I had had it for 30 years and finally the stopper blew out. I know I could replace it, but I have a glass cooktop and really need the stainless steel. Presto is a name to trust with these type products and I have used my new pressure cooker several times with ease! The price was better than anywhere else. No shipping charges and I had it in less than a week!
I have never had a laptop, so I was unaware of the heating issues. I purchased this cooling pad because of the price figuring something was better than nothing. I cannot beleive the amount of heat this little thing has pulled from my laptop! It actually does run better, the battery holds longer because the built in fan hardly runs at all. Not too expensive so holding it on my lap for awhile and beating it up doesnt bother me too much. For the money you paid for your laptop its worth the price and risk if this cooling pad craps out after awhile. I bought another one that I have with my PS3 as a backup for air circulation.
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 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 have tried several noise canceling headphones and for the price this is the best. First of all, it comes in a very neat hard cover case. Small and convenient size. Installing the battery is super easy. Now the quality of sound is about 90% as good as Bose, but the noise canceling is just as good; as a matter of fact, my wife thinks its better. Covers yours ears good, if you have small ears, which I do. While my wife watches T V at a moderate sound setting, I can listen to my music without noticing that the T V is on.
I bought the original manufacturer ink just to ensure that I don't some unbranded crap and ended up with dried up ink. It only prints in light blue and nothing else. Forgot to process the return in 30 days and was a total waste of money. Stick with unbranded - at least you only lose a few bucks if it doesn't work.
Bought 3 bulbs. One lasted only 2-3 hours. Would not risk buying these again. (Hope the other two last a bit longer.)Update. Bulb two only lasted about 4 - 6 hours...
I had an ealier version of this printer that worked well but since it was set above eye level in my armoire office the buttons on top were a big problem. Every time there was a glitch I had to get a stool and flashlight to check it out. My new one is easier to get to since it is on a lower shelf but I still wish they were on the front. The print and photo quality is great and the scan quality is amazing. I have't figured out how to scan slides yet but my husband probably knows. Fine machine for the money.
This product would be fantastic if the CD/DVD's would actually fit in them. You have to turn them sideways to fit, they do not fit the way they are shown in the photos. Totally disappointed, this item is virtually useless!
The new audigy 2 is a great product. Listening to sound on this card is like re-discovering music all over again. Things definitely sound nice, but of course, you will also need some at least decent speakers. Nevertheless, the remote is a really cool part too since you can program it to control your computer's dvd player, mp3 player, even internet explorer!! It's a great product.My only gripe is Creative's customer support. They don't have an 800 number so you'll have to call long distance to get in touch with them by phone and the only other way to get customer service is through email, but it seems that they aren't prompt with the email part. It took me nearly a week to hear back from them and their advice on my problem did not help at all. After one month of this emailing back and forth, I finally figured out the problem myself (with the help of forums), rather than through Creative's tech support.
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.
Bought this as my second Skype speakerphone. As expected with Polycom products, it's well made. What I was skeptical about was the quality, yet using it in a loud office with multiple callers was no problem.My only quibble is the software: it takes over your Skype. I use a headset most of the time, but Skype always wants to use the Polycom; you have to change audio sources when you start up to teach it to ignore the Polycom. Even then, it annoys you with every inbound or outbound Skype call that the Polycom is not currently the default. Yes, you can plug headphones into the Polycom, and use the mic on the speakerphoen instead of a headset, but that gives the caller the speakerphone effect regardless.Overall, however, great product.
silent drive, very low heat dissipation during operation, quality,not cheap looking, remote. Good suuport for mp3 files - 32 character on screen display - support for lower/upper case letters - very easy to navigate through folders without TV on. Good sound for mp3 files. Unfortunately no support for ID3V2 tags. You will have to strip them from mp3 otherwise it will just skip those files - Contrary to user manual report, outputs mp3 music through coaxial digital outs. plays home made SVCDs fine. JPEG rendering slow.
I just picked this up in December and have not put it down since! What a terrific product Samsung has put out for us music/gadget fanatics! This little guy is impressive to look at with a very robust and colorful screen, the menus are easy to navigate through and it is user-friendly all the way around. I was torn between this and the iPod Nano but I'm very happy with my selection thus far especially since it offers the option of an FM tuner which you can record from directly into the unit! I bought a rubberized cover for it which I highly recommend to keep it clean, prevents slipping when you put it on a surface and protects against scratching the outer casing. Other owners have dinged the earbuds on this but I don't have any complaints except that they fall out from time to time (as with any earbud) so I'll most likely upgrade to BOSE noise-cancelling earphones. The sound on this unit is EXCELLENT as it has surround sound capabilities and different settings to choose from. In addition to my 1GB unit, I purchased two 512MB units as Christmas gifts so that should tell you something about my level of satisfaction. I also purchased a two year replacement contract since as with any portable device, the risk of damage is greater. If I could put something on a wish list it would be that Samsung include a case and neckstrap with the unit as mine did not come with those items. Definitely one of the better mp3 units I've seen out there!
I have been using this product for more than a month now, and I like it very much.I wanted something exactly like this one, so I'm happy.It is light in weight, surface is soft yet firm form inside makes a stable base for my MacBook Pro13".I bought this for use in my living room and in my bed.The shape of the product makes a perfect viewing angle on my lap.And it protects my lap from heat generated by Mac.The opening on the side makes it easy to grab and carry my MacBook Pro on top of it.I don't do anything hard or punish my Mac when I use it off my desk, so I don't have an heat issue.I only use it when I web surf and/or watch movies.If someone wants to do a complicated and hard job, I assume they do it at their desk, not in their bed.Well, may be some will, but in that case, I don't think this product reduces the heat problem.So if reducing heat is the main reason to buy a product like this, you should consider something else.Besides reducing heat problems, It's stylish and durable, It's a great buy.
I got the Monster transmitter specifically to listen to audiobooks and podcasts on a 1500-mile round trip through the Southeast. I have a Sandisk MP3 player, not an iPod, and found the output volume to be just fine. FM transmission strength is pretty good: it "outcompeted" external signals to provide an acceptable sound quality most of the time. Lack of a power-off switch is a minus; it means that if you start getting interference and need to switch stations you must (1) unplug the unit from the 12V DC outlet, (2) tune your car's FM receiver to an unoccupied frequency, (3) plug the Monster back in, and (4) press the frequency switch on the Monster until it is transmitting at the frequency found in step #2. With practice you can manage this while driving with only a couple of glances at the Monster, but it's still an awkward procedure.
Great size, excellent video quality and very easy to use. It's nice to not have to haul around a big video camera. This one fits in a coat pocket, a purse, or a back pack and doesn't get in the way. Don't let the small size fool you though! It has a lot of nice features, but keeps it simple...I'm a satisfied customer!--Mike from Portland, Oregon
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 purchased the 400D from a store in England, so I over paid a bit for it(the US dollar to pound exchange rate sucks), but it was still worth it. When I went in, I was leaning towards the Nikon D60, but when compared I found I liked the Cannon better. It was a little cheaper than the D40, but has so many more features (the Cannon was the better camera.) I would Recommend this camera to anyone.
After purchasing the device as a Christmas present for my daughter, the unit worked for approximately 20 days. Went through the RMA procedure with SanDisk so that they could ship a replacement unit. Just got the new unit back and it too has failed on first try. New battery in, power on, download one song to unit, goto playback and the unit is frozen on the Welcome screen, can't shut off or anything else. Just like the first unit. A piece of junk - don't waste the $70.
I got this table because the other one I purchased from target was about 2 inches too short at its tallest setting. This fits the bill perfectly as far as height adjustment. I'm 5'10" and on its tallest setting is about perfect. I only use this as a standing desk so take the review accordingly. Purchased it so I didn't have to be sitting all day and could stand while working from home.Cons: it is shaky at full height unless you modify it a little bit. I wrapped gorilla tape around the middle piece so when it slides into the bottom part, it wouldn't rock back and forth or ultimately just lean toward my laptop side. Drawbacks of this method is I can't really just adjust it up and down quickly.I think both of mine use the same wheels and they tend to self lock. No idea why it does this, but the wheels do not really roll that smooth so I'm not worried about it rolling down a hill or something away from me. Pretty much any time I move it, I have to unlock at least 1 of the wheels or just drag it.And lastly, I do not like the adjust-ability of the desk part - it uses 2 screws you hand tighten on each side, loosened, the desk can go from horizontal to vertical. So tighten it very firmly or you could be in the market for a new laptop.So, ultimately 4 stars because it is better as a standing desk than the competition and I think serves the purpose as well as could be expected from a minimal rolling table.
Fast service and excellent packagingTHIS IS THE BEST STUFF OFF THE WORLD. I LOVE IT. VERY GOOD PRODUCT. VERY HIGHT QUALITY
This is my first digital camera. I have to say I am VERY happy with this camera. It's very easy to use. Takes great pictures and videos. It's ready to take a picture in no time out of your pocket. Maybe 3 seconds from pocket to taking a picture. Quick anyway. Great LCD. Does a bunch of other neat stuff that I haven't even gotten into yet.
What a pile of junk. Three full seconds pass between pushing the shutter button and when the camera actually takes the picture. If you move at all during that three seconds, the picture is a blurred mess. Even if you don't move, the pictures turn out blurry and dark. And if you use the flash, you get a lovely white picture of nothing. I can't believe they sell this thing.
After having ordered a Sony and a Trutech from other sources, it was a real pleasure to work with amazon.com and to finally receive the PERFECT TV unit for my kitchen. The Polaroid FDM-1015 far exceeded my expectations! Absolutely perfect in every regard.
I can't stand the feel of this mouse. It's so long and flat that it doesn't fit into the natural curvature of the hand's resting position. If you're an NBA basketball player with gorilla hands it will be a perfect fit. The thumb and pinky grooves are too rigid forcing you to keep wrist parallel to desk, not angled up as usual. Precision is decent, not great and buttons response is inconsistent. I'm returning this mouse in favor of a Microsoft "egg" shape mouse. For the price, this mouse should be wireless as well...
i need to write too many words for a simple product that was what it is! four more words done.
This drive is not as slim as other pocket drives and it costs a bit more. But the extra size is due to its additional padding, including a rubber pumper all around. You get 3 interface choices (USB 2.0, Firewire 400 and Firewire 800) plus a port for USB power. It comes with cables for all 4. It is a great companion to my MacBook Pro because I can use the very fast Firewire 800 interface. It is a very utilitarian drive, one that you can throw into your backpack and go. In this case you definitely get what you pay for.
Installation was a snap! I wanted to connect a couple of things to the internet in my living room, so I bought this switch. Plugged in my DVR receiver, a PS3, and and IPTV STB all to it. No set-up or configuring at all. Just plugged in and boom, instant internet to everything.
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!
As several others here have mentioned, we've had our combo unit less than one year. Received it as a Christmas gift last year and then in October the VCR portion broke. Ours also takes in the tape and then will not eject it, flashing "Err" in the display window and then shutting off! Naturally, we too called Zenith only to get the "same old/same old" $45 offer to replace the unit. What amazes me is that they obviously KNOW there is a defect in the product by now, yet they're supposed to be doing me a FAVOR by charging me an ADDITIONAL $45 for a new unit when I haven't even had this one for a year yet!! OMG, UNbelievable! The customer service rep actually sounded like he was reallllly going over and above by extending me this offer, too! Geez, I have never purchased a Zenith product personally, and with the experience I've had with this gift, trust me: I'll NEVER buy one. Not only is the product unacceptable, but their failure to acknowledge their shoddy workmanship with a full replacement for -- at LEAST -- those that fall within the one year time frame is simply inexcusable. Sorry, Zenith, you LOSE!
I just purchased a set of these speakers, and I must say I am quite pleased. I purchased these speakers at K-mart to replace some old speakers on an old stereo I have in my basement. They reminded me of a set of KLH 970's my dad has at his home, which are an excellent little set of speakers themselves. This set of speakers was actually right next to the KLH speakers at K-mart, and as an experiment I bought them, and to my delight they perform just as well. They are a great value 3 way speaker that put out good crisp sound with a fair range, although if your a base sound fan, both sets of speakers are more to the treble side of things. But, for the price and value, they can't be beat. As a bonus with this set, they are 50 watt speakers that can handle up to 100 max, which makes them a bit more powerful than the KLH at the same price. So, I highly recommend this brand as a nice durable set of speakers that won't bust the bank.
I love these headphones! I use them all the time. anybody who knows how to use an eq will no doubt get fantastic sound from these. they are great in the booth, at my home studio, for my midi projects, and just casual listening... My ONLY complaint about these is the lack of protective carrying case. If I were only using these in one place then they are perfect, but I am a travelling musician, and I like to know that when I transport my nice equipment that it is going to make it in one piece. so far, they have held up and are turning out to be very durable, but I really wish I had a case for them...
Owned it for about 10 months with no problems. Then it stopped working on some DVD's and within a week was refusing to open the disc player and played mosaic pictures. It was not used that much, but only has a 90 day warranty anyways. It was worth ...
I'm putting this review on several of the Compaq laptop systems since they are all from the same platform1. The offer and rebates did not apply from Compaq, but only from an authorized reseller.2. Right out of the box the 700z system had Driver errors and a bad modem. Corporate tech support sugested that I return it and buy another through a reseller.3. They then took 2 months to clear up my account for financing after I returned the system but meanwhile I bought a newer system - a 705us.4. The rebate went through and everything was working okay until the floppy drive went bad, which occured in four weeks. It never wrote to the hard drive and I couldn't copy to or from other disks onto any other computer.5. I called tech support and they sent out a box for repair pickup and told me the turnaround would be 3-5 days. Well, it took over 4 weeks to get the system back.6. The repair shop failed to recognize that the second system was mine and did not follow through with repairs even when all the proper paperwork was channeled through support on the phone. I also seemed to get tech swupport in India when I called during certain business hours, and they were not help at all!7. I wish they could dumped the hard drive info on to a refurbished 2710 system that has a better track record. As it is I'll use this until I get the funds for another system.My advice is to wait until they get the bugs worked out on this system. They don't even have a Docking station yet, but they'll tell you the part number to order the "phantom" station.In their defense they have tried to compensate me by sending memory to update my system but they've sent the wrong memory twice!I'm giving it 2 stars since it worked beautifully when it was up and running and the screen is clear and bright! Oh, the DVD player on my system works great and I've played it through my TV with no complaints!
This was the best purchase ever. I love what this flash can do and it isn't any where nearas complicated as I expected. I have never purchased a flash head this expensive but it wasa great investment. Going to be getting another instead of a wireless trigger as after someresearch, it makes the best sense. The wireless triggers are expensive and limited, you get2 of these flashes for a little extra money and you will be able to do more than the wirelesstriggers so in the end, probably saving money because you will end up replacing the wireless withanother flash eventually anyway. I love my flash and am thrilled with all it cando, it's crazy how smart this flash is.
I must say that I was pleased with the product while it lasted. Unfortunately this was only 1 month. At that point the we couldn't connect to the router via wireless (only by wired connection). Firmware upgrades were a no-go. It took me 8 calls (long distance - there is no 1-800 number) to customer support to talk to a real person and attempt to get an RMA, when they informed me their "system was down" and they would call me back. Regardless to say, they never did. The "email" support is a scam. They never responded to my emails either. The router now relegated for use as a network switch in my lab. Don't buy Netgear. Buy the D-Link 624 or similar instead.
This is supposed to amplify signals from 40 Mhz to 900 Mhz (below channel 2 to above the highest UHF channel). If that were true, it would be good for boosting an antenna signal enough to compensate for the loss you get when splitting the signal to several TVs. It works well for all VHF channels. It does not boost the low UHF channels very much, and it makes channels above 30 noisy. It attenuates the mid to high UHF channels (has negative gain). The higher the channel numbers, the weaker the signal gets. Without this amplifier, channel 58 had a noisy picture. With the amplifier channel 58 was not even visible.
Sony ACCMVCD2 CD Mavica starter accessory kitincludes all the accessories you will need to get started.Sony ACCMVCD2 CD Mavica Kit includes:* LCS-MVC4 Soft carrying case with handy shoulder strap.* NP-FM50 Spare Infolithium rechargeable battery.* MCRW-156A Three CD-RW media.* Works with MVC-CD200, MVC-CD250, MVC-CD300, MVC-CD400, MVC-CD500.NP-FM50 battery specs:Dimension: Approx. 38.2 x 20.5 x 55.6 mm (w / h / d).Weight: Approx. 76 g.Lithium-ion, InfoLITHIUM M series.Output voltage DC 7.2V ( Mean ) / 8.4V ( Maximum ), Capacity : 8.5 Wh / 1180mAh.LCS-MVC4 carry case specs:Dimension: Approx. 170 x 145 x 125 mm (w / h / d).Weight: Approx.220 g.Material: PVC.Color: Black.Type: 2way (shoulder / waist).MCRW-156A compact rewriteable disc specs:Dimension: Diameter 8cm (3.14 in).Weight: Approx. 8 g (0.28oz).Supports CD-RW drives with 1X speed, 2X speed, and 4X speed recording capability.Please see the instruction manual for your drive before using these CD-RW discs.EA CD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, or DVD-ROM drive compatible with MultiRead is required to replay the disk.
I purchased this mouse to bypass the "Scratch Pad" on my Toshiba laptop. Those pads ar ok if you don't have a mouse but leave a lot to be desired. The only problem I had was getting the thing out of the packaging. The plastic packaging requires either a stiff drink or a lot of strength and patients to get into. When you install a battery in the mouse and plug the USB transmitter in a USB port the mouse will be available for use almost immediately. However, to be able to use the mouse fully, you must download a large file from the Logitech website and install their software to get the mouse to perform correctly. This is pretty much a must do! Once the software has been installed the mouse will do a great job. I am thinking about buying a second one for my desktop PC. I have owned several Logitech products and have found them to be dependable and long lasting. This one is a very good buy. The only minor issue for this mouse that may or may not be a problem for you is the mouse's range. It needs to be very close to the transmitter. My laptop has USB ports on both sides and in the back. I have found that the best place to have the transmitter located is on the same side of the laptop that the mouse is to be used on. The second best place is with the transmitter located on the rear of the laptop and the worst place is on the opposite side from where the mouse will be used. With the transmitter on the opposite side, the mouse is not dependable on MY machine. Before you purchase a cordless mouse consider where your USB ports are located relative to where you will be operating the mouse. There range is fairly limited. If this is not a problem with your PC, this mouse is an excellent performer once the software has been downloaded and installed. The software is free and the website is user friendly. One other item about this mouse. When you install this mouse it does not stop you from using the "Scratch Pad" Both will work at the same time. The software gives you options on using one or both. I selected both and they both work well and at the same time.
I was looking for a pair of speakers in between floor standing and bookshelf size, so these fit the bill. )n sale for $69 at the time I ordered...a great deal. Excellent definition but a little on the bright side. I would prefer a fuller, warmer midrange. I'm using these on a pair of wooden floor stands that gets the speakers about 14" off the floor, which enhanced clarity and smoothed out the bass response. With this and a discontinued Sony receiver, I was able to get a great sound system for my high-ceiling bedroom for about $150.
I was having problems with my Ipod Touch docking to the clock that I purchased with an ipod dock. With the hard case on, it would not fit on the clock, and I was afraid of breaking the either the port on the clock, or the ipod. The Dock Extender works great to allow me to plug the touch into the clock and give great support so that I can work the controls without bending anything.
We just got these for a trip to Alaska. I LOVE them! They are so easy to share. The sharpness of the image is AMAZING! My Dad wears glasses and I don't. No problem. We can both see CLEARLY! The amazing part is he doesn't need to have his glasses on! My husbands eyesight is completely different than mine, same story.Very cool item! Very well constructed. Highly recommended!
The DB2 does what it says it will do. It brings in UHF stations well, and some higher VHF too. It works better than the amplified Terk I own. I am 30 miles or less from the transmitters, the range claimed by the DB2. I would buy a DB4 or DB8 if I needed a longer range.
Does what it says. Inexpensive and great for price. For Pro must have thing with external flash.
It's a basic two-way splitter and it gets the job done. Nothing really fancy here; I bought it to slip my OTA reception to two TVs and it's worked well for that. I'm not sure what some of the more expensive splitter do and I didn't want to pay the ridiculous prices just to find out.
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 purchased the Monster in ear speakers from a lightening deal. As usual the product arrived promptly and I was pleased with Amazon's shipping efficiency.Inside the box I found a well packaged set of what Monster calls "in ear speakers" plugged them into the ipod and was astounded by the fullness of the sound in my ears. The unit fit comfortably in my ears even while laying down, there was very little sound from the wires being touched, and I was in sonic heaven. The silicone earpieces fit quite well and kept out outside sounds. My wife asked me a question and I was not able to hear her. Music was not too loud either.Pros:Very full sound without overkill on the bass. They might be inadequate for people liking a lot of bass. I found the Monsters to be a very nice balance of highs and lows. They were responsive to my tweaking of the eq on my ipod. I could hear the difference.Seem to be well made and heavy duty. Ear pieces are metal and the connections seem well protected.Nice packaging in a cool box. Complete set comes with three different sizes of earpieces plus the ones on the "ear phones" and two sizes of a different ear piece design.Leather carrying case for unit with magnetic button sealer. and a felt case for the extras.CONS:The package shows a 90 degree plug for the head phones. Mine arrived with a 180 degree plug that is easier to break. Amazon's replacement was also the 180. Monster said that they shipped both with this particular model. This is bait and switch on Monster's part. They improved the design and sent out the old design out with the improved design.Both of my packages were missing the "Cable Management System" that is part of the unit as pictured on the box and by Monster. The representative there questioned the source of my purchase. Hopefully amazon fulfillment will do some quality control here.As of today August 3 these problems are still here. Amazon will not send a third replacement as it will likely be the same. I can't blame them on this. I believe it is Monster dropping the ball.Bottom line--great sound, item not as pictured with some important items missing.
The JBL Duet is an accurate sounding speaker set. Base sounds are well controlled, without the loose thumping that plagues the cheap speakers. For PC speakers, I believe it will be very difficult to find a better speaker set for a cheaper price.The volume control is a bit slippery to the grip, which is the cause for subtracting one star from this review.
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?
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
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 use this to transfer my LPs to my computer. The construction is solid and the remote start / stop feature is very handy. I do wish it had an end of album stop function however. I feel comfortable playing my records on this machine as much as I do playing them on my 25 year old German crafted turntable.I recommend this for anyone who likes to listen to music and not the specifications of the system.
I have to agree with most of the reviewers who have said that the sound quality is not great but honestly, for this price, did we really expect cutting-edge cd sound quality? Yes, there are other ways to ensure a better quality but most are bigger and cumbersome. I've found this little gizmo to be a great, inexpensive, discreet way to take my music anywhere (it's small and wireless...enough said)True, the sound can get a little bit scratchy sometimes but it's nothing that can't be fixed with the smallest turn of the clickwheel. So maybe it doesn't work when you're trekking in the mountains or crossing a desert but under (more) normal circumstances, it gets the job done.I guess I'm really not adding anything new to this forum except to put in a good word for this gadget which hasn't let me down in the months that I've had it. Still works as the first day I bought it and has given exactly what I expected of it. My only complaint? I use it too much and then have to recharge the ipod often... not too bad, really.
The Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 works great with my laptop. The antenna is only a foot away so there is no problem with distance. The magnifying feature is "cool". The only thing I wish the manufacturer had done was to supply a "dummy" antenna to clip into the base of the mouse to shut off the mouse at night. This would eliminate unplugging the antenna from the USB port every time. I'm concerned about the wear on the USB port with all the plugging/unplugging.
Missing the Map Source Trip @ Waypoint Manager Software. Take that into account when you are comparing prices. Consider the true price is having to buy the software at $29.99 plus whatever shipping charge. I would buy the GPS again and recommend it to a friend. But I would buy it from someone else!!!!!!
Great little speakers!If you're looking for good quality and loud sound, these are the speakers.Clear sound and easy to install.
Product arrived on time, but it was an open box item. The CD had been opened and then scotch taped shut. The packing materials were all messed up. The lens on the camera block was not protected, and the camera block was coated with drywall dust because it appeared to have actually been mounted at one point! I consider that a used camera!I've never had a problem with Amazon before. I have had problems with third party sellers on Amazon, but this shipped directly from Amazon.
This high capacity, simple to use slow cooker is simple to use and works real well. Only one problem, there is an auto/defrost button which I can't figure out how to use and there is no mention of the button in the written instructions I received. Plus, it would be nice if it had a timer. Other than that it cooks just fine and nothing ever sticks to the sides or bottom of the ceramic pot itself.I searched for months for a large capacity cooker and this one does the trick.
I absolutely love my new shuffle. Not only does it match my pink cell phone and pink purse, it holds 257 songs and plays wonderfully. Song quality is great. Makes walking, working in the garden, and metro commuting so much better. Enjoy the shuffle option when downloading and the playing.
I had to have HP support help me get this guy installed. This may have been my own system's fault (my PC) but the software with its drivers failed to completely install, and after 2 attempts I finally just opted to call HP.. I got through relatively fast and the gentleman with whom I spoke was given "control" over my computer to do the installation himself.. it took us over an hour, but it was finally accomplished. I must say that I don't know what I would have done without this assistance.. certainly I would have sent the product back to Amazon.In terms of performance, it out-does my earlier HP (which was twice as expensive 4 years ago).. relatively quiet, excellent resolution for "normal" prints.. and great color in terms of photos.
I got this camera for my daughter for Christmas. She loves it. Its easy to use and takes decent pictures.
I bought one of these cables based on price and the first one worked for one night then the next day it was not working. I tried and tried to get it working and thought that either my tv or my dvd player had a bum port. Then decided to return and get another and again had the same result except it was doa, and when wiggled it worked for a split second. Decided as a last attempt to single out the problem by buying a $50 Acoustic Research cable from Best Buy and whola, problem solved. The price might be worth the brain damage for some but not for me.
I can't imagine wasting money on something more expensive when this works so well.This antenna picks up all my local HD channels, which is impressive considering that it's sitting along an interior apartment wall between two book cases. The signal pixelates occasionally depending on the weather and the time of day, but that's what I expect from an indoor antenna.Bottom Line: It's easy to set up, it's cheap, and it works.
Image quality is just as good as the $80 cable I returned to Best Buy after finding this gem.Get one!
?Refurbished??????---->I recently bought this product as a refurbished I-pod. When I received it I got a box with a note describing the condition of the I-pod with a half page description of things like "as-is-condition", "No guarantee as to the battery life" and a long list of what was wrong with the device. Which by the way looked like someone dragged it by the headset down the road for a mile or two. I was going to send it right back but my excited 17 yr. old to whom I bought it for his birthday talked me out of it because a few scratches didn't bother him, and he told me that they all scratch after a while. I reluctantly went along with him not wanting to pay more shipping and a 20 percent restocking charge which also described when I received the unit. He got some music downloaded after waiting another 2 weeks because the unit did not come with a charging cable. When he did get the unit charged the battery life was less than 2 hours and noises inside the unit indicated it's hard past. My main gripe is listing this as refurbished. I am a technician and am well acquainted with the term refurbished which usually indicates a unit that was usually bought new and for some reason or another was sent back and then restored back to a like new condition. I would never expect a refurbished unit to be less than used. A term like "miss-used", "ab-used", "re-used" would be a better description of this piece of work. If this were a vehicle it would have to have a reclaimed title and listed as in rough condition but runs! with an as is with no warranty implied, or "to be used as parts". YOU GUYS CALL THIS RECONDITIONED!! For cats sake you didn't even change the internal battery! This unit is barely worth the shipping. I guess in a Bill Clinton world of "that depends on how you define it", you might justify charging more for an abused piece of equipment and then redefining the term reconditioned. In my world your reputation is worth more than than a sale. I would not even send this back to you so you can pass it on to the next person to take advantage of. Thanks for the education. Oh! and you wanted a five star review if this fell into the category of the description sent after receiving this item. Here it is guys....................> ((-) *****) &lt;........................ I would expect this from e-bay but this is the first from an amazon purchase. Buyer be ware!Now a disclaimer.I'm sure this product may have been good at one time and Amazon would not have allowed the sale with any knowledge at all of it's real quality, just mainly a review of those selling their junk with their own definitions of refurbished.
The Sony Ultra light is exactly what I needed for running in the summer. Ear muffs don't allow my ears to do what they are designed to do: remove heat.On the downside, be careful pushing down on the top to get the ear plugs to line up. Use your fingers to carefully guide the slide while using one set of fingers to reinforce the back. If the slide buckles it will snap.If this review was helpful, please add your vote.
If you never buy a wireless networking product before, Please save yourself the troubles and buy a Netgear device. No, I am not in anyway affiliated with Netgear. I had, however, tried a Belkin PC adapter and it just sucked. Then I bought the Netgear WG311T PC adapter and the difference was amazing. I also bought the 54 mbps usb adapter, which offered just average range for my labtop, and then I bought this WG511T to replace it. Netgear super G products give you the best range & speed, and they're real easy to set up. Netgear tend to cost a little more compared with their competitors, but with the right rebates they are still very good buys. As you can tell, I am a true believer in Netgear now, but you can't go wrong with them.
Love it! Battery life is terrific, used it for days on one set of batteries. Easy to use. great sensitivity.
i spent about few weeks searching a bag for my nikon D70s, sigma 17-35mm, nikon 50mm, nikon 28-80, nikon 70-300, and nikon SB-800 flash light. those stuff can just prefect fit in this bag, and I feel really happy with the "nikon" logo all over the inside of bag; this just looks great and look like it worth more than this price. this bag is pretty light, but still gives a good protection to my camera and lenes. now i can put all the nikon stuff in this bag, and carry it to anywhere i want...
Gives a new life to family moviesReviewer: Gavin Wilson from Thames Ditton, Surrey United KingdomIt's fascinating to contrast my experience of this device with the reviews of others. This in itself is testament to the flexibility of the machine.My situation is that I had several Video8 cassettes gathering dust. They contained priceless material -- films of my children growing up -- but I hadn't got around to watching them for a while. I was also aware that the non-digital format was outdated, and that viewing the films would become increasingly more difficult over time, as the tape ages and manufacturers stop making compatible players.But with this device, you just plug the camcorder in, press 'play' on the camcorder and 'record', and you're transfering all your analogue material across into digital format. (They come across as .ASF files which Windows Media Player recognises.) Brilliant!Rather than copy a whole Video8 tape across as one huge file, I tend to break it up into five-minute segments, simply by pressing the 'stop' button, then re-starting.Anyone with old analogue video material should get one of this type of device. Judging by the other reviews here, the PVP4040 seems as good a device as any.
This camera was horrible and didn't come with instructions and I couldn't focus it. I just gave it to someone else to keep and they figured it out eventually but it was horrible.
The cord is perfect for my old 1980's truck. It allows me room to bring the MP3 player close enough to read. Tucking the cord away for the rest of the time is not an issue. Sound quality is great and even overrides weak radio stations (haven't tried to compete with a strong one yet).My only complaint is that the adapter forgets what station it was set to when I unplug it. The next time that it powers on, it has selected a random frequency. It isn't a big deal due to the preselects.
Digicom : PMA-5041 Plasma & LCD TV Flat Wall Mount Universal Design for 40" to 70" Displaysreceived this, and not what was shown for sale.1. Good price for the item.2. Too bad for them not to say when processed the order, and the same day I received it by UPS, I received the e-mail that had already been sent, hellooooo! .3. Not receive the same mark shown in the photo, just received an equivalent. Have not used it but I hope to be of good quality. Luck!
We love the remote. But it is expensive and it keeps breaking. We are on our third remote. The battery compartment needs some extra TLC. Everyone on staff loves the ease of use though.
1. Amazon delivery FAST2. Easy to drop in3. Compatible with all my hardware including infineon 256 MB memory4. Upgraded from 512 MB to 2.5 GB5. Runs approximately 2X faster6. OS = Win XP
This is a great camera for a novice. If you are taking a picture of fast moving objects or people, you would want to use the sport mode. Otherwise, just set the camera and light settings to &amp;quot;Auto&amp;quot; and you're done!
Hi, don't but this product. I went online to find out if others had a problem with this item. Obviously - I found my answer - and also a phone number -thanks to someone's review. I dialed the number and it was answered immediately. I told the man the problems:The battery won't charge.The unit won't work with the adapter.The battery was stuck on, couldn't get it off - to see if it would work without the battery.He told me to get the battery off (if your having problems) use a flat head screwdriver to gently lift the left side and push the button down. The battery came right off.The unit still won't work with the plug. He said if I have the original receipt and it's not a year old, fax the receipt with all the info, and they will send a replacement adapter. If that don't work, you have to call back and send it back I guess. I don't have the receipt anymore.. so the adapter would cost $15 bucks, and if he claims if the unit still doesn't work, I can send the adapter back and get my moneyback.The contact numbers are:323-222-9899323-222-8886 FAXAnyone have a receipt they want to fax me?
This is my second Garmin Product. I actually started out with the 201. Twice It died on me. First time, after 3 months, so it was in warranty. Second time, a year later. I wanted another GPS device, and figured the 101 would be simpler, so less to break-down. (yeah yeah, no reason to buy something!). So far it's been working fine. I don't miss the download capability, and the slight size increase due to the AAA batteries hasn't been a problem.Despite their occasionaly odd problems, (seizing up, etc.) Garmin puts out a pretty good product. I do agree with what others have said,,MAKE THE WRIST BAND EASY TO REMOVE FOR CLEANING!! It gets a little funky after a few sweaty runs.
This is the second version of this camera I've purchased. The main attraction for me was the quality of the photos along with the ease of use coupled with advanced features that allows the user to "grow into" the camera. Start with the simple "auto" settings and then advance into the more "user defined" photographic settings. Great fun..Being a believer in "simple is better" I appreciate the non-proprietary batteries, the "through the lens" viewing. This feature uses a LCD display in the viewfinder. VERY easy on the batteries and so easy to see and use even in very bight light.With a very modest investment in time and reading this camera will give you hundreds of "keeper" photos.. Highly recommended..Amazon is great to do business with.. Fair prices and great service..
Kingston drive is the best flash drive that I have ever used. It's much better than the Sandisk flash drive.
Netgear products dominates my network and I decided to give this pc card a trial because of the good reviews. I must confess that it's surely the perfect adapter out there. Downloaded the driver from linksys website and ignored the cd as per other reviews. Installation was a breeze. I have a netgear router and it detects my network immediately without hassels. I tried the windows zero configuration and the wlan monitor and they both work fine. Wep works too but I had to modify my router wep as linksys couldn't accept the one I had there before. Signal strenght is always execellent. I am glad I bought this product. My first Linksys network product really convinced me. I love it and hope to buy more of linksys products.
These speakers have it all. The look great and sound even better. Listened to them at Best Buy then bought them from Amazon for much less.
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.
We purchased this printer when our son was born. The 4x6 borderless printing is awsome. The ink seems to last a long time and the photo quality is just like getting them developed. I use the HP premium glossy photo paper (samples come with printer). People can't belive I printed the pictures from home. For the money this printer cannot be beat! Only thing bad is if the photo gets wet the ink smears, until an affordable printer comes out that uses ink that don't smear (and with this printers same print quality) this is the printer for someone with a small budget and wants great quality.
This LCD id wonderful. The colors, the size and the display is great. All I have to do is go out and buy one to see if this review is actually accurate. Later
We recently purchased this atomic clock for my mother-in-law for her birthday. She is so thrilled with it! She'll never have to reset the time because it's done automatically when the time changes. The numbers are large and easy to see from a distance. And it's great to have both the indoor and outdoor temperatures available and also easy to read. I highly recommend this product for everyone!
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
This card rocks. easy installation.I was shopping for a vid card purchased a gforce 420 I had all kinds of problems ie:dvd player didnt work after installation,online games was sluggish etc went back to store exchanged for ATI 75OO I have not had a problem yet with gaming or dvd playback
I have been pleased with my decision to purchase this item. It makes beautiful copies and is relatively quiet. The document feeder works flawlwssly.My only criticism is that using the extra features like two-sided copying is not very intuitive. I still need to check the user manual from time to time. My office staff have given up on using some of these useful features because they are so hard to remember.That is another of my laments- can we please have a printed manual to go with a product as complex as this? Can Canon be that cheap as to want to save a few pennies by not providing a manual?
I purchased this after owning the IAudio XL5 30 gig media player. The sound quality of the IAudio is many times better than this. The IAudio has much better equalizer settings. When recording directly by line in this uses an AAC format, the IAudio creates MP3 which is much more convenient. The random play feature on the mvp-9120 stinks. You can have thousands of songs but it only plays randomly from one folder at a time. The IAudio plays from all songs or by folder or subfolder. Again much better. You can drag and drop songs to both the IAudio and this. The only requirement is that you place songs or whatever in the "Media" folder for it to be available to play. The IAudio battery life is almost 4 times this one's 8 hours. The mvp-9120's control button is quite sensitive to touch. When using it I found myself all too often clicking the up or down function when trying to click left or right and visa versa. The IAudio when used as an external hard drive is powered by the USB, this is not. This has to be plugged in to be consistently available as an external drive or the battery dies, hence the 20 gig transfer limit advertised. The IAudio also has a built-in tuner and record from radio function. The headphone out jack on this is recessed which makes connecting a hassle. 3 out of 5 cords I have won't plug in deep enough to use. This is better than the IAudio in these respects: 1- 120 gig vs. 30 or 60, 2- media card slots, 3- the mvp-9120 has an included remote, 4- no sub-pack needed to record or charge, 5- this plays audio and video out to PAL or NTSC tv's although the quality and resolution is severely limited. The resolution appears to be near 640 x 480, VGA.When IAudio redesigns their unit to incorporate all the plugs to the main body I will upgrade back to IAudio.
You can spend less and get less at the local hardware storeThe build quality is outstandingThe unit looks, feels and functions beautifullyExcellent specs and credentialsI bought three and am ordering several more, the feeling of security on my expensive electronics is extremely satisfying
Came quickly and in good condition. It was a gift for my sonand he has been using it since it arrived.
So there's even a newer model of this set out.I do my homework checking out both the new and original models.I decide to go with the possible better sound of the originals, plus of course, they're cheaper.I found a set on Fleabay where the seller said he'd worn them 5 times and they looked like that might bethe case in the pics.These cans are everything everyone says they are, THEY ROCK!I have larger ears I think and I had no problems getting a good seal with the cushions.I found mine for $58 shipped and as late as 5/17/11 there were still people selling sealed boxes from the factory or like new for &lt; $75 shipped.I am sitting here as I type wallering in their noise reduced cushy awesomeness.These truly are the kitties jammies.
I really like this printer, my first non-HP in a long while. I researched an insane amount on CNet, Amazon and other sites. I haven't tested out the fax capabilities yet, but it does everything else well. My favorite feature is when I scan old photographs, I can do several at once and it knows to create separate image files for each, saving me time. I've printed a few digital photos. Photo quality is slightly grainy, but I need to play around with the settings to see if I can improve that. It's definitely better on Canon paper, however. Print/copy quality and speed is fantastic. If you are looking for a solid all-in-one, I'd highly recommend this.
Easy to set up although does not come with a cable. I'm using it indoors mounted on a tripod near a window and it's pulling in stations nearly 40 miles away with crystal clear clarity. And an added bonus - it is made in Taiwan and not China.
I purchased this item from my local dealer and was disappointed for 2 big reasons. #1 The device does not allow one to listen to music which flipping through photos. I thought this would be an obvious inclusion!! #2 There are no memory card slots to easily upload pictures from ones digital camera (most people that are travelling dont their pcs with them). Needless to say I returned the product and will be empty handed on the subway until Apple "fixes" these issues.
Fast and very good quality printer and it even works with Linux. It took me about 10 min to set up in Windows XP box and 15 min in Fedora Core 2 Linux box. If anybody wants a print driver for this, go to http://www.turboprint.de/english.html.
I have used both the 512 Meg and 256 Meg Flash cards in my Canon G2 camera. I have yet to experience any performance issues. When you are at an event or a special location and want to take pictures, the last thing you should have to do is edit your work. These storage devices allow me to take pictures quickly and efficiently and at volume for later review on my PC. These storage devices offer an great value comparable to all other on the market.
This is an excellent product, and met if not exceeded our expectations. My wife and I are expecting our first child in February, and my parents are back in Illinois (we're in Pennsylvania). They do not have a computer and are not too up on technology. This seemed like the perfect product to keep them in touch with us. After our first week with it, it appears it will do so quite admirably.I had the product shipped to our house, where we opened it up, registered it, and got it working, all within 30 minutes (I had previously been on Ceiva's website, so I did know my way around). We put it back in the box, wrapped it, and my parents opened it when they came to visit for the holidays. I took a picture of them opening the box, and by the time we got it all set back up again, I had uploaded it to Ceiva, the frame downloaded it, and it became part of the slideshow, all within 10 minutes. My parents loved it, and are really looking forward to all the pictures we'll be sending them. They have since gone back home to Illinois, where they had no trouble getting it hooked back up by themselves (it really is just a matter of plugging it into a socket and a phone line). It's downloaded pictures just fine after they set it up (we did have to change the call-in number before we unhooked it in Pittsburgh, but that's all explained in the manual).To address a few concerns other people have raised in their reviews: 1) Yes, it is a subscription service, but for my parents who don't have or need a computer, it's great. Plus, for my wife's parents, who do have a computer, we can send them email through our account on Ceiva and they can view the pictures we send to my parent's frame--this is free; 2) The screen quality is fine--serviceable, but not great; being familiar with passive LCD screens, I'm actually somewhat impressed by its brightness; 3) for the Weather channel, it apparently doesn't know some zip codes--if you put in one it doesn't know, it says it has added the channel (it doesn't register an error), but it doesn't actually add it to the Photos to Send page--you'll need to find another town close by; 4) this one seems like a bug to me (and a reviewer two or three reviews down apparently found it)--you can set the interval for how long each picture appears in the slide show--however, it appears that this number is stored with each picture, as opposed to being a global setting for the frame; so, the new interval (the default is 5 s, we changed it to 15 s), will only apply to pictures that you add after you change the interval). The last two things are small bummers, but really in no way diminish the usefulness of the device.So in short, this product is great and I would highly recommend it to anyone, particularly to someone in our situation.
The cable seemed to be surprisingly great quality considering the price and length.. but after a months of limited use, one of the connectors broke off. Not sure how it happened, but the connector which plugs into my laptop remained inside the laptop HDMI port.. instead of remaining attached to the cable.I was able to reattach it on the cable temporarily and it worked, but the metal contacts soon became bent and therefore the cable is rendered nearly useless.In short: the durability is lacking.
I bought an iRiver back in January and oh my it was a nightmare using it. I took great care of it, used a case and everything but it was having trouble copying files after a month of working out with it. So I returned it under warranty time and got a replacement. Guess what? Same thing. I returned it again. I'm done with the iRiver.
I've had zero problems with the unit. It's very easy to use. A hint on setting it up, do it all with a direct cat 5 cable first before you try to set up the wireless part (should be obvious from the instructions).I've yet to be out of range through multiple walls the house.
This has done me well for a very long time. It looks the same as the first day I got. It holds up well to wear and tear.
Well worth the five stars I gave it, its a cannon dont have to say any thing more.Price is right.Shipped fast,right to my door.Dont have to say any thing moore.
I Originally ordered this headset to replace the junky $15 ones that i always buy and then either they would break or i blow a speaker or something. Usually would happen about that magical year mark.* The headphones are heavy. After about an hours use i was longing for something a bit lighter and less pressure on my head. Also, the way the ear pieces are made they are very sealing and by that i mean it really feels like its sealing your ears off and for myself, i felt like the ear pieces were putting pressure on my ear drum and very quickly i was growing tired of that feeling.* The mic worked just fine! No complaints there.I use these headphones for one purpose only - my digital piano. For that use they are great! If you're wanting to use this for gaming, i can't honestly recommend it. For the reasons i mentioned above,i really didn't enjoy using these for gaming at all. I also felt like when i was talking on skype or ventrilo, that i was hearing myself talking as if i had swimmers ear or a muffled sound in my ears. That was very annoying and distracting.The speakers have really nice bass on them and for music purposes or maybe just for listening to music or watching movies on a portable divice,they are wonderful. For gaming and using for talking, not so much. These are just one persons observations. Your mileage may very :)
When it came time to replace my low-end Epsom color printer, the one received free with my computer, I decided to upgrade to midlevel monochrome printer. So far, a month into my purchase, I am pleased. It is a 3.5 star printer.Important factors in a home printer, as a writer and occasional designer, I needed speed and quiet. With the LaserJet 1160, I found both. However, it is not a perfect machine. Although the price is economical, I expected better image quality.I use it presently on a Sony Vaio, XP system, printing from Word and InDesign, and occasionally Photoshop and Illustrator.The drivers were easy to install. I popped in the CD, and went along clicking as I was told. Once I got online, it updated itself, ensuring all related software was up-to-date. I like not having to think about this.The 1160 has been around for a few years, so most of the average bugs have been ironed out.So far, I have only pushed printing text. The few times I have printed images, I have been disappointed with the resolution and screen quality. Text resolution has been good. I printed one page with a giant Times New Roman 'O' in blue, which came off nicely in gray.Startup is quick, and shutdown is quicker. The fan hums louder than I hoped, but during down times (after around five minutes of nonuse), it shuts down.As I only print 8.5" x 11", I will not miss the multipage custom sheet feeder. The tray for regular will extend into legal size, and holds 250 pp., enough for my daily needs.It is a decent printer from which I expect to use for the next five years for basic word processing printing.Anthony Trendleditor, HungarianBookstore.com
I bought this for my Mom for Christmas and she LOVES! I live in Ca and she and the rest of my family lives in VA. Now she can see me everday! I take lots of pictures and keep her connected to my life this way! Its a great gift for families who are spread out.I had some questions about the service, setup etc and the customer support department was so helpful and knowledgeable. I really felt like they were on top of things!I think anyone who wants to stay connected to their families should go purchase one!
I absolutely love this LCD arm. When I was looking for a new LCD monitor, I was shocked to find that most of the LCDs on the market today do not have the ability to rotate to portrait mode. That feature is really only found on the Dell ultrasharp LCDs, which cost much more than most LCDs on the market today.After doing some research, I came across the Ergotron website and found the "new" model of this arm for double the cost of the one listed above. The model listed above is last years model, but the only real difference is the style/looks. I still say this arm is very stylish.In the box, you will find all the parts needed to mount the arm a variety of ways. The most common way is to clap it to the rear of your worksurface, but a grommet is also included so that you could drill a hole through your surface and clamp it to the hole.The arm is very strong (the manufacturer says it can hold up to a 20", but I am using a 22" samsung 226BW widescreen LCD with no problems). The arm can be lowered or raised 6-8" (maybe more), and the LCD can be tilted up/down, and rotated. All this can be done without having to move any cables.If you are looking for a great way to easily turn your LCD from landscape to portrait mode, this is a great choice. It makes reading documents (PDFs, websites, etc) much easier (especially if you have a widescreen LCD).
i love the skin, but the unit is too heavey for the clip and too stretchy..and therefore falls off my belt and hits the floor... had the clip not broke i would have returned it.i can not use this as a belt clip and i will need to buy something else.
A great cooking aid for people who do not like to spend hours in preparing meals. It does however require that one is not absent minded since this can be dangerous for careless people. It is great for soups, vegetables and meat dishes.
This was a "reconditioned" item, the PTR was new. It would not turn on, and the promised batteries were not "in the box". No big deal, but I returned it for a refund. Have since purchased the Palm Z22, it works fine. I like the hand writing input on the Z22, neat for quick notes.
I cannot speak highly enough about both the item, Canon DCK-E1 Kit, that I ordered, and the seller. The kit is exactly as described by the seller. As described, the item was new, in fact, it was still hermetically sealed in it's original plastic-wrap inside it's box, and the price was more than fair. The price was less than half of Canon's listed price.The seller was helpful, beyond the call, when the delivery of my item became a problem. He remained in touch with me, offering tracking number info, dates, etc. until the item was delivered into my hands. I could not have hoped for a better FIRST-TIME EXPERIENCE on Amazon.
You cannot beat this item for the price. I live on the north side of Chicago, where seemingly ever FM station picks up some signal, and this transmitter works perfectly. I tried the stations that the ITrip Station Finder recommended for my area, and I ended up back at the default 87.9 because it comes in flawlessly. The only drawback is that it does drain the battery a little faster, but you could always pick up a cheap car charger if you have a long trip planned. The best feature is that is so small and lightweight, which makes it amazingly convenient to travel with, so much better than all the cords and plugs that are usually associated with FM transmitters.
WARNING: I am no audiophile, so I'm not going to give you a wine tasting description of the sound I'm getting.The HD-280 is my first piece of professional audio equipment, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it won't be my last. Prior to these things, I've always used whatever's laying around; cheap, disposable, and tinny.I read a great many of the reviews on these before I bought them, and the thing that most concerned me is the fit; I'd say I have a medium sized head, I wear glasses, and I sit in front of monitors all day; the fit on these things is wonderful; just enough pressure against my head to get a good seal, not enough to lever my glasses painfully into my head. (My frames have some give in the bows, so that may be part of it.) I also suffer from migraines, which tends to make your noggin a wee tender compared to most folks, so I found I really have to keep that little pillow on the top of the band on (although it has this funky little zip loc seal if you wanna pop it off).The sound.. I feel like someone who's only known the inside of a single house my whole life, and suddenly I've seen someone throw open a door out into the world. There's all kind of subtlety to songs I've heard my whole life and never noticed; sitting here listening to Get Up, Stand up by Bob Marley, and I'd never heard all of the different sounds in the percussion before. I have been listening to MP3's since they were first created, and I'm only now beginning to understand what audio folks mean when they gripe about them; prepare yourself for a shock if you love your tunes in lossy formats.I picked these up "like new" for a song, and other than the fact that they came in a bubble paper shipping envelope, they seem perfectly new to me, down to that "new plastic" smell.
I bought this as my second speedlight (580EX is the first one), it does show faster recycling time. A happy buy (bought this cheaper than my 580EX).
Works as advertised; good to have a second backup battery; holds charge well. Good price from Amazon.
Not an avid music fan, I just ordered this to replace my totally damaged original Apple headset. I use the headphone mainly for blocking the subway noise and catch up my reading in BN. The quality of the material is so-so; the sound quality is a bit about so-so. The blockage of the noise is good though. I am not very good at listening to music so I can't compare to those who always listen to a specific kind of music and telling the difference between high pitch to power bass. But I did notice that it's basically has no difference between my old original Apple earphone with this "supposed to be better sound quality" headphone. The fit is fine and I hope they reduce the size of the packaging and include a carry case.
We bought this pencil sharpener for our art center. It lasted about a year before it died. We paid $40 for it, expecting that it would last a long time. But it seems to last just as long as the cheaper ones. At the beginning, it worked really well. Maybe if you aren't putting as many miles on it as we are, it will last longer.
My brother-in-law introduced me to these rubber eyeguards. I have been using them ever since - about ten years. They really help block out peripheral light and side view distractions. Their only weakness is that after about two years use the center portion of the thin edge tears where the wing attaches to the rubber eyepiece surround though the wing stays attached by the outer contact points. They are also hard to put on but I don't view that as a negative as the tight fit means they don't come off. I buy several eyeguards at a time and replace once they have torn. For me their short life span is outweighed by the benefits derived: making my bino use so much more enjoyable. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
This was a gift, and the green casing is beautiful. It has heft - the feel of a well made,quality product. It is powerful for its extraordinarily small size - 1" square! Pictures do it no justice. The product comes with a tiny belt clip, earphones and necessary equipment to download ITunes - well over 200 songs. The sound is amazing! This is truly a perfect utility for someone who doesn't require thousands of songs on hand - a jogger, an office worker. It is so unobtrusive, yet delivers beautiful music. As for Amazon's service - it arived MUCH faster than estimated delivery time. Thank you! Initially, the recipient could not get the shuffle to work. She took it to an Apple products dealer nearby - and,afte examination, they said it was defective. Thru Amazon, I initiated the return process, and my recipient quickly received a new shuffle within just a couple of days - before I could return the defective one! The replacement seems to be fine, and is a wonderful gift.
I purchased this tripod for my pocket camera so that I could steady my camea for self portrait and low light situations. It works great and its compact design allows it to fit in my luggage and even in my backpack.Comes complete with a quick release plate and a handsome carry case with an extra pocket for other gear. A must have for the vacation traveler who wants to get in the picture.
This harness works great. I already had o rings on my binocs, so it attached easily. It definitely relieves the neck strain of a regular strap.
Sony has a schizophrenic approach to their products. Because they are a huge conglomerate that owns a lot of copyrighted material (movies, music, etc.), they are paranoid about you converting any of it to something that might be useful to you in a format that is not a proprietary Sony format.This is the company that put hacker software on their CD's to try and prevent people from ripping Sony CD's.While there technology is often very good, their philosophy will be their ruination. Avoid the problem by buying a digital recorder from a company without psychological problems.
deep bass,good midrange/highs.I checked klhs' site for stats before ordering,nothing in price range comes close.they sound awesome!
Bought this screen for my new HP Pavilion dm1-4170us with the 11.6 inch screen. It has been fantastic. I fly a lot and it is comforting that the person next to me cannot look over my shoulder. People really have to be right up on you in order to see the screen. Had to replace my computer and had used up all of my little tabs on the old screen, but the 3M company sent me brand-new tabs for no charge. Great product!
I had a $100 leather satchel that I adored. Even wrote a review for it right here on Amazon a few weeks ago. Then the strap on the expensive leather bag broke while I was walking down some concrete stairs. My bag dropped hard onto the rock and dented the hell out of my MacBook Pro unibody.So I spent $40 on this bag instead. Not only does it function well, it is sleek and "subtle". It has also trained me to carry less stuff with me. Instead of packing all my cables, wires, notebooks and flash cards I an only fit the bare essentials into this streamlined bag.My only complaint is that the messenger flap is somehow, "too flappy". Getting into the bag while it is slung on your shoulder/walking is a pain. This is a very small gripe. Overall, it's a fine piece of equipment and I recommend it for folks who want to avoid the "fabric briefcase" look of most laptop bags.
First, a lot of people complained that this does not work well. This must be because they did not put the latest version of set point: with the latest set point it works fine with Windows Vista. I bought this because it had a blue tooth adapter for Vista (which most blue tooth adapters do not work with) and I wanted to connect my smart phone to the computer using the Logitech Bluetooth. This also works OK. My only problem is that both the keyboard and mouse lose the blue tooth connection with considerable regularity: I have not yet learned why. The Logitech mouse is far superior to the best Microsoft mouse, which starts the MS magnification function when you inadvertently touch buttons that you did not mean to. The touch sensitive media controls of the Logitech keyboard for volume do not work very well, but then I have not found any keyboard where they do. I would certainly rate this a five if it were not for the frequently lost connections which takes a couple of minutes to reinstall. The digital screen on the keyboard is most useful to see music names while you are working on other things. The programmable keys on the keyboard work splendidly.
Every night I listen to music or tv on my computer before I go to bed. The d*/n cord from my studio earphones was driving me crazy! I ordered these with mediocre expectations. These earphones are far better than mediocre. I have a component home system in the other room and when I get serious about some music, I'll use it. It has a really nice Kenwood amp and Bose front drivers (with a seperate EQ) if I had more money I would definitely be an audiophile. My point is that I have some taste in sound quality and I know what's good. These are very comfortable (they will fall off if you lean over, but you can wear them for hours... comfortably) and the sound is exceptional for this price. They aren't Bose, but they aren't 2 or 3 hundred dollars either. I can go all the way from one end of the house to the other and only get little hiccups of static... no big deal. I can go all the way to the mailbox and they still work (a little more static though.) Can't mow the grass with them... open air design, but if you like music, and not disturbing the family and don't like wires, this is what you're looking for. I'm very happy with them. Helpful hint* If want these things to perform at peak levels, turn your media player EQ OFF! I know, I didn't believe either, but it's true. I'm listening to "Under the Bridge" by the Chili Peppers on them right now. -Perfect-
I have owned the 717, the 828 and now this. I know it's not a Digital SLR so I don't expect it to be. It takes unbelieveable photos! The controls are different than the DSC-F828 but they are easialy learned. The lens is fantastic and low light performance is great. When using a high speed Memory-Stick pro or High speed compact flash card the time between shots is fantastic... just keep pushing that shutter button. The top mounted LCD is great for candid shots with the camera at waist level. The viewfinder is really great for those of us with eyeglasses.The battery life is incredible! I can't find the words to describe battery life, I get three times as many shots per battery than I get with the Sony DSC-F828. Sony claims it is the low power requirements of the new CMOS sensor. I don't know what it is but I like it.The colors are great, the reds are more red, the blues and yellows are bright and no washout.James hatsis (Sony Fan)James1@OconeeAirService.com
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 tried this the first time with a brand new SD bought on vacation - could see pictures fine on camera but when used this Viking memory reader said disk and files corrupted. Was able to retrieve all but first five photos fortunately - unfortunately one of the five photos was a precious one that cannot be retrieved that was the main reason for the trip (daughter and father dancing).
Was enjoying my first MP3 purchase when lo and behold, it stopped working just as other reviewers have told. Didn't think it'd happen to me but it did. Not only did it last just three weeks, but I scored it low because of the lack of personal technical support (no phone number listed on the web site); the lack of any paper manual (am I old-fashioned?), and the difficulty of operating the device. I'd recommend not getting "Creative."
I thought I would give this model a try because of the low price. When I got it, it didn't work. Specifically, the screen remained black and would not play any video even though the DVD was whirring inside. I explained the situation to Amazon and they are going to cheerfully refund my money, plus shipping charges for the return. Because of the glowing reviews, I am going to buy the Panasonic instead and not waste any more time with this less expensive model.p.s., Received the Panasonic DVD player today from Amazon (February 3, 2004). Just as the reviews said, it is fantastic. So glad I substituted this Panasonic model for the cheaper brand. Well worth the higher price.
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.
I had to returned the item due to error on my part. Returned handled professionally.
Sorry, I tried, and it was really good, involving two different installs. Then when i was trying to give you your damn link, I lost the whole thing. Too tired to repeat it. Just a thought, why don't you just include the damn link. Good grief, what a PIA!!!!!!
I got this card for our Olympus FE-140 Camera, which has Panaroma. Pamaroma worked perfectly. This card holds the most pictures. Would highly recommend.
This DVD has done nothing but satisfy me. I have played lots of movies on it with no hesitation and no jerkyness. It has a great remote and the two disc holder is a nice plus. I researched long and hard before buying a DVD player, and I finally settled on this one. It is worth every penny, you can buy it with out fear. Amazon has the best price too. I looked around and everyone one was a little higher. This has been an excellent purchase for me, I have no regrets.
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.
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. :)
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.
Although we could never get this to sync up with the atomic clock, I set it manually per the easy instructions and it's working fine. I like the moon phases, although they seem kind of "backwards" - i.e., full moon is totally black, new moon is totally light - but once you get used to THAT all else is working well for us. We have it mounted on the back of a brick wall (double-sided fireplace) and the temp registers a little differently than the other thermometers in the house, due I'm sure to the mass of the bricks. The clock is easily visible to me about 12 feet away in the kitchen, the day/date is a useful feature when trying to remember which day's vitamins to take, and overall we like the look of the clock.
This processor is the best you can buy , very fast and cheap..Amazon shippend on time with no problems.
I find it hard to believe that the drivers for XP could take this long. I have to purchase a modem from a company that feels it's necessary to actually support new OS's. It wouldn't be a problem if the drivers didn't blue screen the system. By the way, if you ever get a blue screen in XP don't do a hard shut down or it will wipe your hard drive.
These headphones are absolutely useless. Any sort of movement will make these headphones impossible to hear from, because all you hear is the chord moving around. It's like when you plug your ears, your voice becomes really loud and you hear your own breathing.I took these headphones outside and walked around with them, and I hear wind, the chord moving around, and your own breathing. I do not recommend these headphones at all unless you plan on using these while sitting at your desk.
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.
The missing star is because the in ear nature of this set can get a little tiring on extended use. They are excellent for use in a noisy environment and produce a good response at all volumes though it would be quite unwise to use it at anything more than medium volumes. The seal against ambient noise is quite good. The storage scheme is also innovative, though I would like to see how it wears over a few months.
I needed to have more memory...My cousin told me this was the board I needed....I ordered it om Amazon and it worked like a charm.....
Gave as gift with the router/switch for wife, wireless-G, good stuff, easy to install, and setup, she is very happy, and that makes me happy.....
This product saved me a lot of time and money. When I lost my charger, I thought I'd have to replace my mp3 device. The company sent out my replacement charger and I received it in three business days. One of the pieces came broken and I emailed the company about this situation. They were prompt and understanding about solving the issue. Three days later I got my replacement piece. I am very satisfied with this transaction.
This is an awesome thing to have! No more running to the camera to set the timer, missing it, or having to wait forever for it to go off! I set my camera up, get everything ready and click my remote- I have my picture! So simple!
This is the second one Ive purchased. They dont hold a charge. JVC is NOT the company to go through if you are looking to purchase a video camera. BEWARE!
I ordered this Kensington FM Transmiter and Belkin Tune FM (for car or home) and this one is far superior, although Belkin is more portable Kensington offers clear sound without back noise.
EDIT: 8/15/08: I originally gave this product 4 stars is because I believed it should not be advertised as an 8 port switch when it only provides 7 usable ports (one port is used to hook up to your internet connection, i.e., router, etc.). Another poster pointed out that some might not need to attach their internet connection to it and will just use it for networking, thereby providing 8 usable ports, and I edited this review in agreement.It worked out of the box for me-used one 25 ft. RJ45 cat. 5E cable going from my router (D Link DGL 4100 Gaming Router) to my living room, connected it to this switch, and it gave me 7 instant internet ports for the Wii, the LCD TV and the satellite receiver (EVERYTHING has some internet function these days). Instant access with no hitch. Very nice.
Only thing cooler is taking out an engraved cigarette case. I have gotten many looks and positive comments about the case. Feels like it will survive a 1 mile drop. Cards come in and out easily. Don't waste your time with fabric cases.Pros - Great construction / Cool Looking / Big enough not to loose it, small enough to slip in your pocket.Cons - None
I work in a cubicle with low dividers and these are so quiet listening to dubstep on about 30% volume.This is throbbing in my ear bass. Even with the music off the noise isolation is great for putting background conversation down to a un-intrusive pitch.
These work very well, but do not seem to last quite as long as models produced several years ago. Still, compared to replacement costs charged by alarm our company these are a bargain and easy to change out.
Like many others, I have several devices that have a TOSLINK output, but my sound system doesn't have an equivalent number of inputs. I ordered this device to solve the problem and in my case, there is a Sony PS3, Yamaha multi-disc DVD player and a Samsung Blu-ray player feeding into the switch and from the switch there is single feed going to my Yamaha surround sound amplifier. The switch works exacly as advertised - set-up was simple, working the switch is easy and I can now enjoy the full 5.1 channel surround sound that my components offer. This was certainly a more cost effective solution that trying to find a new surround system with the needed/desired number of inputs. I do wish the switch was smaller and perhaps of a different form factor - rectangular or square rather than round as it does not fit into the scheme of most components - but, it does what it advertises and I am pleased with the device, its cost and the speed with which it was delivered.
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
got my rebate in record time which is always a plus. Drive works great and looks better made and designed than some lower priced external drives i've seen. Don't let the small (2mb i believe)buffer bother you, it works as fast as a 8mb buffer external i borrowed. Anyway if your looking for a quality usb drive this is a good choice. Another plus is the temp switched fan, if the drive gets too hot a cooling fan turns on, this is a rare feature on external drives.
Great product, Lexar! It's tiny, convenient, and I'm a sucker for the lime green color. It's also amazingly durable.My little flash drive was accidentally left in my pocket. It went through a hot wash with 3 rinses, and then through the dryer. I discovered it in my pants pocket while folding laundry and thought all was lost, because the little cap had come off. However, I decided to plug it into the computer and voila! No damage to any of my files (which included Word files, some coding, an application, and some pictures)and it worked just fine.Thanks Lexar for making a great little flash drive!
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)
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.
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.
This ended most of my dimming in my car i am happy with this product and like it very much would recommend to anyone who needs a cap.
I used it only one day and it does not work anymore. I needed to buy another one. . .
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.
I bought a new Sennheiser RS-110 for my wife. The power supply for the transmitter or the transmitter itself died within 10 minutes of set up. The good thing is I bought locally "just in case."
I had big expectations for this camera to replace my trusted Canon Powershot S40. The latter is bigger and heavier, slow to power up, has a lot of shutter lag, low ISO, wide angle, no image stabilization...but it takes fabulous pictures.So I got a Canon S800 IS which I bought over the web. My excitement when it arrived quickly turned to disppointment: it did all it claims but the 7 Mpixels pictures were subtantially less sharp then the 4 Mpixel images from my S40. The pictures focused in the center, but depth of field was very short. Anything in the distance, or within 1/3rd of the left or right borders was blurred (could not read a street sign or license plate)I thought that Canon made too many compromises on the optical quality of the much smaller lens. But having owned several Canon cameras with superior optics (all still working), that was hard to believe. So I broke down and went to a local store and bought the same model, just to check it out. The difference was dramatic. This one made super sharp pictures!So I am changing my rating from 3 to 5 stars. The SD800 IS can be that good. But then, the one you get may not. I wish you luck.
Easy to set up and worked at first but after 3 weeks wireless just stopped working-tried everything to get it working again. Replaced it with my older, slower Netgear that still worked. Will look around for another brand.
This matrix switch is a great idea; however, analog switching is a nightmare, especially in a complicated setup. First of all, many TV's don't have a digital input. I had to buy digital to analog converters. Then I would get various kinds of interference on the receiver end. Most of them had to do with poor cables, bad connections, etc. The problem is there are so many analog cables that it's very hard to troubleshoot. I ended up spending hours trying to chase my own tail to find out what was causing issues. When one problem was solved, another would come up.Ended up, scrapping the whole idea and going for Vanco hdmi over coax solution paired with a 4x4 hdmi matrix.
Pretty incredible sound for something as small and light as a hardback book. I have traveled to NYC, Australia, & Mexico now with these amazing speakers and I cannot go anywhere out of town without them. You no longer have to bring all the other chargers with you, this will charge your ipod while it it plugged into your hotel wall at night. We have taken them to the beach, pool, boat, etc. They make a great converstation piece as well. Highly recommend them!
"Avenge me." I heard it clearly, thought I convinced myself that I hadn't heard anything at all. I was alone in my room, readingHow to Avoid Huge Shipswhile crying hysterically because it reminded me of the day the No-armed man killed my parents. I was reading by candlelight, saving on electricity as my quest for vengeance against the No-armed man was proving far costlier than I had originally anticipated. All the electronics were turned off, which made it odd that I heard her distinct voice coming out of my Speakers. No, it wasn't my mother's voice crying out to me, it was my wife's. My murdered wife. I had forgotten all about her in the tumultuous 30 years since my parent's murder. Her unsolved mystery still lingered in the deepest recesses of my brain and now her voice, from beyond the grave, called out to me for vengeance. "Avenge me," she said again, her dulcet tones reproduced immaculately by the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable. The midtones just heavy enough and the bass frequencies well modulated to really make it sound like she was standing in my living room. The highs were a tad sharp however, the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable, while not perfectly transparent, still did an amazing job of conducting her voice from the unknown universe hidden from our mortal eyes and bringing her incorporeal existence through the cable and into my living room. I put the book down and stood before the speakers, wearing nothing by my Zubaz Pants, tears streaming down my face as the memory of her death came crashing down on me. "Avenge me," she said for the third time, and then her next words would shatter my reality beyond repair. She said, "It was the No-armed man who killed me."
I had been looking for a portable GPS system for several months and most of the other choices require a separate receiver/antenna that plugs into your PDA device - then I found the Garmin all in one!This unit works incredibly well as a GPS device. It picks up signal quickly, the software is intelligent (re-routing is quick and efficient) and it is fairly simple to install.If you are looking for a device that works well and is easy enough to use that you will actually use it, instead of buying it, playing with it for two weeks then leaving it on some forgotten desk somewhere, then this is the best out there.This unit now goes everywhere I go. From getting directions to finding restaurants or a local dry cleaners this is the best $400 you will spend on electronics this year.Pros:o Compact unit sizeo Intelligent GPS software from Garmino Good map coeverageo Good functional PDACons:o Battery life is so-so at 3-4 hours (using GPS)o Palm Dekstop 4.1.4 will not work well with this unit (stick with the 4.1 that the Garmin comes with)o Base maps and CD are older, so if you have new construction in your travel area you may need to purchase the latest mapsSuggested Accessories:o Travel kit - to sync without using the cradleo Window mount car adapter - works great - has never moved let alone fallen off and the speaker is loud and clear.
This is a product that the Amzon should not deponibilizar Under offer. IT IS a product obsolete that i bought and where i was to install i noticed that there are no drivers updated for this sound card. Carlos Alexandre
On the picture it is showing 8pins, but I got something different. i don't know why. So It is not the one I was looking for.
I've had this MP3 player for almost 2 years now and it is still going strong. It has worked-out with me and kept me company a lot.The battery life is good (1 AAA battery lasts long enough for me not to feel like I'm being ripped-off paying for batteries). If you compress the mp3 files (on option provided on this player), then it can hold a couple hundred songs.The sound is great, and the set-up and process of adding new music is easy.The only problem is that the player has "frozen" 2 or 3 times on me in the past 2 years. To unfreeze it requires that you go to the Creative website and reinstall the software. It's slightly annoying, but since the problem is fixable without spending any extra money and because it only takes small amount of time, I won't complain.
This is a very good VCR/DVD player - easy to install and very nice slim look. I recommend it.
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.
I've had the My Book for about 3 months now and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. Since I don't have a good Firewire connection on my computer, I use the USB port, but still the capacity trumps the lack of speed (which, eventually, can be achieved with a new computer). I would recommend this to anybody looking for a spot to hold your backups (always back up to DVDs as well!), music collection, etc.
This remote is very easy to use and the buttons are large. Very easy to identify the buttons and their function.
IM SHOCKED...I rarely do this but....they should be ashamed of themselves by this price mark up! Go to PALM itself and the item is only $99.00
Complete waste of time. I have fought with it for hours and not very user friendly at all. The learning function is basically worthless.
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
I am writing this review not as a bench shooter but as a birder/wildlife viewer on a budget. So far I am pleasantly surprised! A couple of features that were not mentioned that I was happy to discover are that this scope comes with an objective lens cover, a threaded cover for the eyepiece, and an attached sun shade. I have looked through premium glass before and this isn't close to that kinf of quality. However, it appears to be very servicable in the field and for price I paid, I am very satisfied!
My 14 year old daughter got one of these for Xmas and we are incredibly happy with it.Essentially this is the throwaway video camera repackaged to make it re-usable. Not perfect for everyone and every situation but just the thing given the size and price.First, out of the box you have everything you need. The built in USB jack and the software on the camera for both Windopws and the Mac. On a Mac the installer also puts a codec for the file type into Quicktime so iMovie will edit and title your movies if you want.Second, it is incredibly easy to use. Both taking movies and shifting them to your computer is a trivial task.Third, I discovered that a pair of rechargable AA batteries are more than enough to power the camera for the 30 minutes of video shooting and a lot of in camera previewing.Finally, nothing to lose. The USB jack is built in. It doesn't recharge so no AC cable to lose. Batteries are standard AA so easily found (and running out of power while on a trip is not a huge hassle - if you can't find two AA batteries in a few minutes you must be somewhere truly remote).OK, the videos are not high resolution and sometimes (but not often) suffer from compression noise - fast moving parts of the image make this more likely. If you want quality video then this is not for you, spend another $100 (or more) and buy a better camera. If, on the other hand, you want something to take a bit of video with while on holidays or at a party to share with friends and family over YouTube or Google Video then this is just the thing. It's also the perfect camera to throw in the glovebox or briefcase next to your point and click still camera.I'm so happy with the one my daughter has that I'm buying another for myself.
Having recently picked up the hobby of digital photography I was not aware of the nuances and the importance of some of the accessories. Back in "the day" when shooting 35mm film I could barely afford the cost of processing - let alone what I thought were fancy accessories. Well - some reading and a trip to Alaska with my Canon Digital Rebel XT - I learned, and appreciate, the importance of a lens hood. I bought a rubber lens hood (not lens specific) at a local camera store that was totally unacceptable - then bought the lens hood for my Canon lens from Amazon. It works great - no flare - no vignetting - and it makes the lens look pretty cool too! I would suggest having a hood for all your lenses and never shooting without - along with the obvious - it saves the front of the lens from bumping damage which is important with longer lenses or tight quarters like shooting on a photo excursion boat full of other people all jockeying for a shot! Amazon service and prices - as usual - were fantastic and although I HATE to wait for things - I am usually happy I do when I order from here. Happy snapping!!!
Recommended seller...This item works great has has since i bought it a few months ago.
i am a labeling fool!! LOL out of all the refills i order i like the White and Silver best the silver looks like i printed it right on the TDK Disc LOL
I ordered this item out of a catalog, as an alternative to a mundane Caller ID device, and because I collect unusual clocks. I found the Globe's display very easy to see from acoss the room (about 10 feet), and liked how the time of day alternated with a call count, and programmable message. All of those features work just as described in the product description. BUT, I ended up unplugging the thing, and packing it away, since the spinning display device within the blue plastic dome made a constant whirring noise that was too noticeable, and very annoying, in my opinion. I called the manufacturer's info line, to see if this noise was normal, and was told that as the unit continued in operation, the noise should lessen; however, after 2 weeks, I heard no improvement. It wasn't, to me, a tolerable white noise, like from a fan, but rather like hearing an electric razor in use by someone down the hall. I guess if you intend to place it in a relatively noisy area, the sound would not be an issue.My only other (small) complaint was that the Globe didn't have call-waiting Caller ID capability. When I placed the order (by telephone), the Customer Service Clerk advised me that it did have that feature)So, if ever a quiter version comes, out, especially with call-waiting Caller ID, I'd be interested.
This hard drive enclosure works very well. I haven't had any problems with it. Works much faster than I expected over USB 2.0.The only negative I've noticed is that it doesn't go into any standby or sleep mode when the computer is off. So it is louder than I would like when the computer is turned off. It sounds like the disk is still spinning, but no head activity. Otherwise, I barely notice the sound it makes when the computer is on.
I've owned my fair share of speakers and headphones.The SR-60i's were the first time I've tried anything that just blew me away.I've never listened to anything in this 'class'...which amazes me because these are Grado's lowest tier headphones!By class, I don't mean price because these are ridiculously low priced for the sound that comes out of them.But first off...THESE HEADPHONES ARE REALLY UGLY.That's right, I said it. Who cares? Not me.In fact, mobility is terrible too. They're clunky and the cable is ridiculously long.There's also no isolation because they're open-back which means you can hear everything around you.They come in a terribly ugly box, scared yet?Don't be.None of this matters. The MOMENT you put these on and turn on any kind of music, you'll experience a depth and clarity that I can almost guarantee you've never experienced before if you're considering these headphones. Every genre of music sounds amazing on these headphones-- though due to their poor mobility I spend most of my time using these at home.You can try to bundle it up in your coat pocket or something though if you REALLY want this sound on the go (trust me, it's worth it).Anyways, after using these I've gone a little crazy and I've been itching to upgrade. These changed the way I look at music, I can only wonder what higher models sound like.
This mini mouse worked fine - but only for a while.I liked the fact that it "went to sleep" after some time, as a way to save battery life. However, It was a bit awkward to get it working again afterwards, since I always had to look up which button(s) to press.I'm giving this two stars, though, because it *died* after less than a year of use. At one point, it just stopped working. I replaced the battery, but that didn't solve the problem. I tried resetting the mouse following the instructions, but that didn't solve the problem, either.Basically, the mouse stopped transmitting, and it was unusable from then on. To me, this was a waste of money.
Worked surprisingly well for the price! I live in a town 45 minutes from Milwaukee and 1 hour from Chicago. After researching online, everything told me that I would need a rooftop antenna to pick up stations so bought this to see if I could receive any. Plugged it in right out of the box and, presto, had 24 stations. Ten minutes later not realizing the range of motion of the ears, I broke one off. I have since ordered a $40 antenna and receive 26 stations, so really no difference. I would have reordered this antenna except for the fact that it was a little too big for the area we have (the ears interfered with our walkway).
Product works great. Product arrived in a timely manor. Would buy from them again.
ok well ive only had the muvo micro a few days, but it is already better than my other adata mp3 wich broke just over the 3 month waranty.pros.- small- sleek design- terrific setup- great sound- comes with great headphones- easy to work (once music is downloaded)Cons.- Directions for putting music on is complicated, eastiest way i found is to use music match jutebox.- headphones r buds and get anoying and can hurt-buzzing noise when screen light is on- the instructions go on and on about windows explorer (wich i have no idea wat that is...)even after only a few days, this mp3 player has been terific
Overall I was very satisfied with these speakers.As far as 2.0 speakers go, these are very good. They really can't compare with 2.1 (with subwoofer) or 5.1 or 7.1 systems, but if you are looking for portable speakers, either for traveling or moving from one place to the next in the home, these should be on the short list.Use them connected to your TV and they sound the way you wish TV speakers would sound. Connected to a laptop, they are excellent, if portability is what you are looking for - set them up on the patio or near the pool and its easy and rewarding. Traveling? Easy to stuff in a suitcase and set up in a hotel room.The key here is portability.If the speakers are for stationary use, go elsewhere - more speakers and subs will give you what you want - you will be able to shake the walls to your heart's content.But I haven't heard any compact 2.0 speakers in this price range that can hold a candle to these.
This is actually a replacement case for the one I purchased years ago that was damaged on vacation. This case enables me to take my little Sony camera along when I snorkel (it's only good to about 10 feet deep). It's easy to use and has absolutely no impact on the photo quality. As with any underwater camera case, you just need to ensure the o-ring is well greased and free of debris, and apply some defogger to the lens cover prior to use. You can also purchase small dessicant packs from a photo supply store to help absorb any moisture inside so the lens doesn't fog. I'm pleased with this purchase but should caution other owners of similar cases - my original case broke because one of the gray "buttons" broke off during transit - something in my bag must have hit it. So even though the case is durable, make sure to protect it when not in use. I've learned from that and won't let it happen again! These things are getting harder and harder to locate since my camera is over 5 years old!
I ordered this in march after my 4th gen. Ipod hard drive died. It worked fine and everything when I got it, I even had a three month warranty on it. But two months following the warranty expiring in June, it started clicking and making the same noise the hard drive it was bought to replace had been doing. I don't know if it was a glitch, a bad drive or what but I will not be wasting another $40.47 on another hard drive or anything for that matter on it....................................I received an email from santechusa today 8/15/2012 in reply to my comment and I quote:"Based on your purchase date, your warranty on this drive has past.Just for your information, hard drive may be defective, but if you have a weak power supply or battery, you may get the clicking noise that you've mentioned.You may want to consider the following item that is about $20.00 from the following link:"I already wasted $40 dollars on a hard drive from them, I knew my warranty was past but most places have a lemon policy. As for my battery it was fully charged to begin with and their comment as you can see is more or less we are sorry that we sold you a defective hard drive but since its after the warranty sorry about your luck. Here is another we can sell you... " I bet they also have a bridge in Brooklyn they probably like to sell me as well...
I can barely hear the left speaker - and it is brand new. I threw away all the packaging assuming it would work fine and now not sure if I can return it. I tried another pair of speakers and they work fine-so nothing to do with my computer. Very disappointed - no more Bose for me :(
I Never recieved the monitor. I also never got an e-mail.Or anything. This person should be investigated. The wost experienceI have ever had with ordering products online
I bought this unit, and it is only for playing DVDs and VCR tapes. Sure, it WILL record...but not in any useful manner.There is no internal tuner. What this means is that you have to provide a line in from your tv or another source like a cable box. It does not, as most VCRs do, take a coaxial cable.To record, you have to set the tv to the channel you want. You can't change the channel on the tv, or the vcr will record the new channel instead.Also, there's no timer in the VCR. So you literally have to be standing there ready to hit RECORD when the show starts.The whole reason I have a VCR so I don't HAVE to be there when the show is on.I immediately boxed it back up, and it's going back. I'm giving it two stars only because I assume the DVD player works fine. I never even turned it on, so I don't know.
So, there I am with my brand new $500 cable... really wondering if I am going to notice any significant difference in audio wonderfulness.I pop it in, and wouldn't you know it? *BAMF* a little number "11" appeared right there on my volume knob and I could now turn it one tiny bit more.Sure, my friends TRY to ridicule me, and say I "wasted my money" but I just point at my loud little beast and say "These go to 11."Buy it folks, if you aren't listening with your volume at 11, you're not really listening to ANYTHING!10, is the new 11.
After reading reviews on the many GPS navigation products on the market I settled on the Garmin StreetPilot c550 for ease of use and appeared high quality. I spent the extra $200 above the c530 getting the Bluetooth and MP3 player as an extra measure in purchasing a premium product. Well folks, you can imagine my shock to find the unit non-operational (broke, dead, nothing) on the fourth use within two weeks of delivery.To be sure the interface was very intuitive, picked up the GPS signals extremely quick and was overall a nice piece of equipment to have in the big city. Heck, it was very amazing to key in Starbucks in a nearby suburb and find 10 stores close to my proximity.The point is that the c550 met my needs instantly, yet the product quality absolutely did not meet expectations. As a means to avoid the direct (an often published) hassles of dealing with Garmin, I am returning the unit to the retailer. At this point I'll be looking at alternative GPS units to find a manufacture which subscripes to high quality standards (at least five sigma of quality, or 230 defect per 1,000,000 produced, a reasonable amount by today's top standards in electronics).
I am very happy with the pressure cooker, I think 6 qt is a good size, love the stainless material
For all those interested in Wi-Fi or 802.11b, but have concerns about its performance and stability, this is your ideal solution. The SECOND generation 802.11A/B chip from Atheros is a world of difference from the first generation chips. The new versions is more stable, achieves real connections at the advertised 108 MB when paired with the WAB501 card. The range is between 75 and 100 feet indoors on A band but B band is a little worse. This may change with new software updates from NetGear. Buy it before June 30, 2003 and get a [monetary] rebate on both products.
the reader and software are very good.should have a dustcap over the reader slot;easily solved with some tape.
When the GE 5 inch Spacesaver TV in our kitchen began to show signs of expiring we actually looked forward to trading in its boxy shape and quirky controls for a set with a drop-down LCD screen and cable access. We quickly discovered that name-brand makers seem little interested in this market segment. Sony makes one that received high quality and reliability ratings but is very expensive and somewhat oversized. Moreover, there seems to be a trend to incorporate trendy extras such as a CD/DVD or MP3 access to this kind of appliance. Like most people, we are happy with access to news, weather, and very little more while working in the kitchen. Audiovox, along with Phillips, GPX, Polaroid & the Target house brand had some seemingly good choices but each drew critical reviews from users because of reliability issues. This general concern with reliability was an additional reason for looking for a set with the fewest bells & whistles. Eventually we settled on the Audiovox VE 705 and hoped for the best.After a couple of weeks of use we are happy with it. Though your site specs claim a depth of 10.2 and we hoped this would fit flush under our 11.25 in. deep cabinet (from inside the overlap of the cabinet face to the wall), as it happened the Audiovox 705 is a bit over 10.5 in. in depth and after screwing on a right angle adapter (not supplied) for the cable connection we were unable to fit the set flush against the cabinet bottom, inside the front facing. But using the cleverly designed enclosed spacers we were able to mount it 1/8 behind the front face of our cabinet. So not perfect, but good enough. Still, why they have the audio & video connections projecting out from the back of the unit is beyond me. Why not off to one side? Why not straight down?These considerations aside, we found the VE 705 to be a clean design with minimal height below the cabinet. The picture & sound are adequate to good - about what we expected. FM reception is surprisingly good with the dipole (included) that we ran up to the top of the cabinet. All in all it is a huge improvement over our defunct GE Spacesaver. Installallation with the included wood screws was a breeze (the enclosed template was not really needed). All the TV & FM controls work fine. Manual a bit sparce but o.k. Main worry is, of course, reliability. Wish us luck.Happily Amazon lets us edit reviews. Afters eight months of daily use, this unit has performed flawlessly. I'm beginning to question the utility of user reviews from the perspective of product reliability. It just makes sense that the few who are stung by a product will want to warn off others who are considering the product but that the many who got roughly what they paid for will stay happily silent. I did notice when reading reviews that most complaints about Audiovox quality were sent by people who bought one of their tv's shortly after the unit was put on sale.I'll try to report back on reliability after one year. Well it's late October 2008 and the only problem was having to replace the battery in the remote (easily done). We have rarely used the FM but between cooking shows and the presidential election the TV is on for a couple of hours every night. So far so (very) good.SECOND UPDATE. One day left in 2008 and the set is still working great. In retrospect it perhaps deserved an extra star. Happy New Year.
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.
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 :(
this tiny device save me a lot of time in my home network. I bought it because I want to use a cheap HP Deskjet 695 that a customer gift me, specially for my girlfriend and her university friends which comes to the house for print a lot. never let me down (which I can't say of my GF =( ), and until the day that the Deskjet die, he works great. even that, I sold it and the guy who bought it, was really happy with it. super easy configuration (of course, you must have at least some basic network knowledge), simply a great little battle horse. =)))
I use this to play my iPod in the car...and it works flawlessly. Works great for a simple solution. I ordered it one day and got it the very next day through a ground shipment!!! A DAY!
I didn't realize that the cord on these headphones was so long-at least 20 feet, while the volume control is within 3 feet from the headset. Very cool. Good base, clear highends, they sound great-especially for the low price. Terrific buy.
Meets all expectations. Questions of noise are greatly overblown. Image stabilation reduces impact of noise in low light. Do people really expect to get a great image at very low light condition? Regardless of noise contrast will be too low to get a quality image except in very special circumstances. Up until last few years ISO 400 film had similar problems and ISO 800 was virtually useless except to get a image. When I got this camera I took numerous pictures at night inside and got very good quality pictures without flash. Far better than my old ditigal and better than my film camera. LCD size and image quality is really impressive. The best I have seen.
Great camera. It takes nice pictures even at night : I pictured some buildings in Las Vegas without flash and are very nice. I couldn't get the same results with a Panasonic Lumix from same category (even with flash ON).It's a bit heavy but it's a nice camera overall. Nice IS too.
Always use these disc they are the best but,I ordered DVD-R's form Amazon and received CD-R's instead.I was not happy at all.I had a huge project backup that I was going to use these for and now I'll have to get them some where in town.After chatting with someone on line about it, they said they would send me a return label to send them back and then they would refund my money.Now they want me to repack them and run down to the post office. It's back to Newegg for me.This was not what I expected form a well known company like Amazon and I'm a little upset.Did not try to work with me at all on this and will not refund me my money till I send them back,can't understand that I trusted them to send out the right thing to me and paid for it in advanced.Oh well live and learn, but really can't tell the difference between aDVD and a CD?
THIS CABLE WORKS GREAT FROM MY PS3 TO MY NEW SONY XBR BRAVIA TV. I CAN'T BELIEVE THE PRICE I PAID CAN GET ME THIS HIGH QUALITY CABLE. MY FRIEND SPENT OVER $100 FOR HIS MONSTER CABLE. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE.
I use this card with the Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router and they work together flawlessly.I've had my network up since November every single day without spending more than 2 hours to set it all up. The signal strength I get is really good even with two floors between the router and the wireless card.For those of you interested this card works great with Linux as well. I use kernel 2.4.24 and I never have a problem, while I had some issues with versions up to 2.4.20.It works equally well with XP and 2K as well.
I bought this on the recommendation of others about its amazing ability to pull in far off radio stations. I bought this particularly to try to get NPR while walking around, something that all my other portable radios couldn't do. Well, it got the station, but the reception still is a little static-y. Considering the station broadcasts from about 12 miles away, it is a far cry from others who claim they can get stations from hundreds of miles away. I'm reasonably satisfied; it's better than anything I had before, but it's not the super-gadget others make it out to be.
I use this cable for my digital audio player. The build quality is good. The sound is good. I really like the fact that the protective caps are attached to the cable. The only drawback to this cable is that the base is a little wider than other cables, so if you have several toslink inputs next to one another (as may be the case on the back of your receiver), it may be a tight fit if those other inputs are being used as well. Overall though, a good bang for your buck.
Does a good job scanning an image, but it is noisier than previous scanners that I've had.
The Handspring Visor Edge worked great for about a year. It suddenly stopped working, charging, and resetting. I would consider waiting, and purchase a color screen.
While these speakers are too big for my bookshelves, I was able to put on the floor behind each end of my couch. They have good sound quality and range for the price.
I bought this laptop VGN-FZ160E when it was just released in May 07. It turned out to be a good deal and good value for money at that time especially since it was shipped from amazon.. There was a lot of unnecessary crap-ware installed which took a while and lots of patience to get rid of. I'd rather not have the trial versions at all. Also I noticed that the left mouse button on the touch pad is slightly depressed than the right mouse button, but seemed odd enough to be a manufacturing defect, which apparently is 'normal'. Hmm.. I even called Sony tech support as a result, who were less than useful. They even asked me to check driver settings, after clearly being told it was a hardware problem!!! The mouse sometimes has a mind of its own. Flaky. Haven't figured that one out yet. All in all, the physical construction seems to be weaker than you would expect from a Sony, but it is still a decent deal. Oh, and the angle along the horizontal axis, meaning tilt the screen up and down, is quite small without the colours deteriorating . Even my 6 year old Mac is substantially better. Excellent deal if you aren't too picky about the above.
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.
My older fellows is probably twice as high as this one.This is completely ineffective for a full size keyboard.If you truly type enough to need a wrist pad to keep your fingers from going numb, this is not the right product.I would have gave it 3 or more stars, but Fellows should have clearly differentiated this from the old model. I am still using my rolled up hand towel, and have this thing laying on the floor.
I WAS A SECOND TIME AROUND USER FOR THIS CLOCK.I LIKED IT SO WELL I WANTED ANOTHER ONE.CHOSE TO GET IT THROUGH AMAZON WHICH ALWAYS OFFERS THE BEST DEAL.LOVE ITFIRST THING I SEE WHEN I WAKE UPTIME AND TEMPERATUREGIVE ME A GREAT FEELING TO KNOW WHATS GOING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.THIS MAKES A FANTASTIC GIFTPLEASE CONSIDER THIS WHEN SHOPPING FOR GIFTS.
Ive had two of these now. Returned the first one because the keyboard just completly died one day and wouldnt turn back on. Both of them have had connection problems where the keyboard would randomly disconnect and require special attention to reconnect. The keyboard if left alone for a few seconds will spaz out and the key you push will be pushed 10-15 times. Even if you only pushed it once. The mouse is fine, I love the mouse, but the keyboard is completely useless and chews through batterys.
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.
The battery came quickly and, now that I have a backup , has been a life saver on more than one occasion. Less expensive than acquiring it from Kodak, too.I could not find the product in Dallas at any of the local camera stores or in the big box retail stores.
I use this light on my Canon Rebel XTI, 10 MP camera. I have used ot quite a bit since getting it, but because this is a back up camera I don't use it as much as my Nikon with the SB 800. As far as the 430 goes it is not as powerful as the Canon 580 EX, but I knew this when I bought it. It fills the role that I planned to use it for and fills it well. Actually it is more powerful than I expected from other reviews. The build quality is on par with other Canon products, and the fit and finish is good. Anyone who doesn't need the power of the 580 EX will like this flash a lot as it fills the roll it was designed for, an intermediate flash for those not needing something larger. It works extremely well.
...and I'm one of them. I've had this thing for a little over a year now, and have been loving having my entire music collection at the touch of a button (or a couple of buttons). For anyone who has this product or is thinking of getting one, I would recommended looking for notmad software for it. I think that it works better than the creative soft. that comes with the player, and there is a free version you can try out. There is no absolutely no problem swapping both files and music back and forth from PC to the player, anyone who tells you different just doesn't know any better.As to some other great things, the sound is excellent (but it depends on what you put on it, garbage in=garbage out), the battery life is great, but not the 11 hours as claimed, I get anywhere from 6-10 hours depending on the settings (the eax function, shuffle, and having large playlists seem to shorten battery time). I bought this player because I can record directly into it from any source in various formats (wav and all sorts of mp3 bitrates), and the firewire transfer rate is super fast, haven't tried USB yet.As to portability, I find that this CD walkman sized (actually a little smaller) player is easy to carry around. Is it an iPod? No. Is it easier than carrying all 650 or so CDs that I have on it? Heck yeah. I carry this thing in a little CD player case with an RCA cable and headphones, which makes it easy to listen to my music in any situation. Great for parties, I just make a playlist and plug into where ever there are RCA jacks (and they're everywhere!)Another great thing is that Creative is really good at upgrading the firmware to this machine, which impresses the hell out of me. What other portable music device constantly changes for the better? You definetely want to check for updates, the latest one adds a clock, and a new skin for the now playing window (great modern look) and has tabbed menus along with some other great improvements. The firmware upgrades are extremely easy to download and apply, and I've never had a bugs or bad installs. I know that I will have this thing for a long time, even if the hard disk eventually fails. I can just put a new notebook drive in there if I had to (I bought mine aftermarket with a 60 gig drive in it, which wasn't available before).As to negatives, did have a few minor crashes (which meant that when you reset it, it would work right away) and a couple of big ones (which meant that when you restarted it, it would have to rebuild its library, which can take some time if you have a lot of music) but after updating the software and firmware, haven't had a problem since. When it crashed, instead of hitting reset I just pulled out the battery and put it back in. Might not be the best thing for it, but it's easier than carrying around a paper clip for the reset button. But like I said, haven't had a crash for quite a while now.As other reviewers have said, if for some reason I lost my Nomad (knock on wood), I'd be right back here buying a new one.
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.
It works so well, and is so portable, I didn't have a card reader installed on my new PC.
I've used 3M Privacy Filters for 3 years now and they are all high quality products, including this one. My only complaint is that I finally upgraded to a laptop with an LED screen and because of how bright the screen is, the angles that this filter is still effective has shrunk considerably from the last filter I had on an LCD screen. It's probably unavoidable but I was hoping this filter would get the job done without having to lower my screen brightness.Overall solid product though and worth the purchase.
Great value, a bit small for most foods, works great, and I changed steel screws to stainless steel. Cheaper at wal-mart and easier to find the correct size for most of your cooking!
128 mb it is not much.. but it is very usefully.. when you need to save or just bring your files.. please if you continue using such things.. what is the name?? diskets?? you are totally mad.. you should just buy this memory and conect to the tecnology!! of course more mg is better.. but to start 128 is enough!!The Mate USB Flash Pen Drive is very nice and its size is just perfect.
Worked on the first try with cox.net cable modem. Have used the wired connection for 2 months without trouble. Hope to test the wireless access soon with a tablet PC.
Keyboard has lots of buttons to immediately gain access to key programs and folders. My favorite is the one that takes you to the calculator. Keys feel a little bit light.Mouse has great battery life (its been a month since it was charged). However, I have large hands and the mouse feels a bit small. Rather than putting the center of my hand on the high point of the mouse, I have to shift it back so my fingers don't drag (but then the heal of my hand drags).
these are great speakers, clear sound. I put them in a small convertable. they came with plenty of wire ready to install, i used velcro to install rather than the bracket they came with. I'm very happy with them pleased with the sound.
My husband and I were on a cross-country flight, with different brands of headphones, and we each had our own volume control. How clever!
I got this as a replacement battery. The price was good and the product has performed well for the last two months. No complaints
Looks perfect in my '02 Nissan FrontierPros:1. plays mp32. aux. input3. very easy to use4. nice remoteCons:1. shiny screen can sometimes be hard to see during the day2. removable face plate is not easy to remove (put not too hard, just slightly annoying)I am happy with my purchase.
Purchased the Sangean DT-210 AM/FM Digital Radio based on the excellent reviews and it preforms very well. I also tuned into local stations that I had not previously know to exist. My use of this radio is different from reviews I read and has developed an issue that makes it unusable for my intended use although will still use it around the house. Plugged Kuryakyn speakers into the radio on my motorcycle and while it is not moving the radio plays very well. As the motorcycle begins to move there is an audible static with the rotation of the wheels. As speed increases the static over comes the music which can't be heard. If anyone knows of a fix for this issue please post in your review.
I bought these ear buds with much anticipation. I read all of the reviews and they seemed to address my biggest concerns which were; sound quality equivalent to price and most important durability.I purchased these in January and was very pleased with the presentation of the product, came with a cool little leatherette carrying case and in a nice box with multiple ear pieces. As for the quality of the sound it was very impressive. They also were, as stated by many reviewers, very easily removed from the little carrying case daily with virtually no tangles and I really liked the little velcro straps that came with it.However by May, you guessed it, my major concern once again reared it's ugly head. Namely the cable though showing no visible signs of wear broke right where I plug it into my iPhone. Needless to say I am pi$$ed because I handled these things very carefully in an attempt to avoid this problem. I don't know how you plan to use your headphones but I used these everyday, however clearly these cannot stand up to simple everyday use. So take my advice, don't fall for the monster hype...unless you want to spend over $100 for a few months of great sound before being frustrated and having your ear buds break on you.
I have found these to be great binoculars. I use them for everything I want to see, they really bring things close up with great clarity detail. They have great range but they don't work so well in place of a telescope as you need more power for that although the moon can be easily seen. The quality is great and they are easy to use, they do have a light strap but can easily be replaced with a heavier one without any trouble. I would recommend these binoculars to anyone who likes looking over a great distance. Out of all the binoculars I have they are by far the best binoculars I have owned yet and well worth the money!
I was psyched when this player went on sale and thought this was the player I had been waiting for. Instead, I'm here writing another review about how this player is a disappointment.Simply put, the player wouldn't recognize burned MP3 CDs, ordinary CDs, or CDRWs. I tried:* Three different ordinary CDs.* Two burned MP3 CDs of different brands.* Two sets of batteries, both fresh.* Powering it externally through a transformer.The player worked only twice, and then only hesitantly and briefly, once with an ordinary CD, and once with a burned MP3 CD, but it stopped after a few seconds with the latter.The problem appeared to be the focusing of the laser. When the player is booted and searches for the CDs the laser focusing lens repeatedly swings up and down while the CD is spinning..., but the player only displays "CD Error".So, if you are like me and are waiting for another killer bargain, I suggest you wait some time longer. Perhaps the mythical ueber MP3/CD/Radio/ID-Text below ... exists out there, somewhere.As a post-script: this player seems to work for some people, and simply not for others, so your chances are probably, ballpark, 50/50.
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.
Don't make the same mistake I did! I signed up for one of those get-iPod-free "offers" that are continually being posted here.Within one day, I received over 200 spam emails and 15 telemarketing calls. What a pain. I guess there really is something to the saying "you can't get something for nothing".I hope everybody here will learn from my extremely bad experience and avoid these ridiculous pyramid schemes.The 60Gb iPod Photo is a great gadget. It's too bad they're being used as bait by unethical people.
This item was recommended to me by a friend and has functioned as advertised. Hard drives that normally get hot when operating in their original enclosure are now cool to the touch. Quite a change.
My husband loves his table, now he can eat his dinner and watch his tv at the same time, and he doesn't have to worry about spilling anything on himself. lol
I haven't used the black and white yet but it will be interesting to do photo old style.
On receipt, I promptly installed the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable in my audio setup, following the provided directional arrows. I fired up my system and installed a few CDs, and to my amazement, the increased data rate and Denon pure signal technology revealed the following:1) Iron Butterfly's In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, once thought to be 17 minutes, 5 seconds long is, in actuality 18 minutes, 35 seconds in length. In this extended sequence, Doug Ingle and Lee Dorman banter back and forth on whether there a god, and if so, why does he deny his own existence. I also was able to make out a very faint jaw harp solo around 10 minutes in, and the fade-in of a didgeridoo in the closing stanzas.2) All of Barry White's material was actually sung by a woman. And at least 100 of my friends agree.3) Although it is believed that the Beatles backmasked secret messages into some of their songs, the high-fidelity provided by the Denon AKDL1 revealed a normal message spanned across the White Album, consisting of Ringo and George reading "The Great Gatsby" using cockney rhyming slang and pig latin.I am extremely pleased at the quality of these cables, and I would definitely recommend them to my friends, family, pets and complete strangers.
I've had my camera for a few days now and spent the weekend really putting it to the test. First thing is you need to change the default settings to accommodate for the low light problem. Here are the settings you should use (I read this on digital camcorder forum):* Program AE: Auto* AE Shift: &lt;= -1.0* Shutter: 1/60* White Balance: Indoor.With these settings indoor filming is quite good, still not perfect, but according to everything I read, these type of cameras (mini-DV) are never going to be great low light performers. When I filmed outside or in my workshop (which has ALOT of light) the quality was amazing.I love the 18x zoom on this camera. There are many different fading options as well as other effects (Black&White; is cool). It also comes with a remote control that comes in handy. The LCD screen is a good size as well as very functional. Manual is good as well.I have not downloaded it to my computer yet, but from what I read it comes with good software which makes it easy.Bottom line, I do not feel you can get a better camera in this price range with all of the options as long as you do not use the default settings for indoor filming. Supposedly the Sony's are better indoor performers but they only come with 10x zoom (I really like the 18x) and they do not have any manual control buttons and the LCD screens are suppose to be pretty bad, plus they are more. Also, the battery that comes with this one only last approximately one hour.
Why Amazon asked me twice to do a review... They are music CD-R's. How much can you write? Do my songs sound better on them? No. Do they work in my CD Mastering deck? Yes. Am I happy they work? Yes.
I don't know if it's because my PC is Windows XP Spanish but the installation software fails to even start. So in the end, I can;t use this little bugger.I yet haven't tried it in my Windows 7 English, but I don't expect a successUPDATE: I tried it in W7 English. The software does install but when I run it, it shows the message: Photo Viewer can't open or is owned by another program, or something like that. That message does show in the troubleshoot manual, but I can't solve it the way they mention.I never get the option to select USB Charge or Update. My frame only shows: USB Connected and that's it.
This was a great bag to travel with holds everything and is easy to carry fits in overhead on plane
Though the drum is expensive, I'm not ready to replace my (still-functioning-flawlessly) printer that requires it. The drum lasts several years (much longer than the color cartridges). And apparently longer if you print in color only when absolutely necessary. So I've set my printer's default setting to black & white.
I gave this camera to my daughter-in-law for Christmas. She has a 9 month old baby and is having a wonderful time with the camera. It's small enough to take anywhere and pictures can be put on the computer or on disks. She loves it.
This CD player is NOT for joggers. While I was walking at a fast pace, but not jogging, the CD player skipped for a second or two, which isn't too bad. As soon as I started running, it stopped playing, when I stopped running, it started playing again. It doesn't work when you are running!! Please, if you work out, don't get this player, go get the Sony Sport!!
This was the only cd shelve that was for sale at the store where I bought it from so I had no options. After I assembled it, I noticed that the a few shelves would collapse because the structure was flimsy and not durable. As you can imagine every now and then I would sit in my room and the top shelve would collapse, which would have a domino effect, causing the other shelves to collapse. It was so cheap and unreliable that I pitched the whole thing away! This is garbage! Does not deserve any stars in my rating--I had to give it at least one star to submit my review.
I bought this camera a couple of years ago, and had problems with the auto focus. About a year ago the battery cover wouldn't close all the way due to a broken tab in the cheesy cover. Well I just sent it in to be repaired, and guess what they want $150 to fix it. That's almost half the price of the camera for a 10 cent item and probably all of 15 minutes to fix. I won't be getting it fixed (I'll tape it shut), and I won't ever buy another camera from Minolta. Let the buyer beware. Stay away from Minolta unless you like spending your money on repairs.
Pros:Easy to set upSleek designUPNP supportCons:logging not sufficient for techies.Only displays the access logs for compters connected to your network. Does not display anything for outsiders trying to hack in.No Intrusion detection system.Cannot be sure of SPI firewall working, as the logs don't show hack attempts being blocked.Would not recommend for fully securing your internal network. You are better off using FM114P or FR114 product from Netgear.
the product is not what is pictured. Do not buy. Amazon is wrong and people are constantly being duped on this item.
WOW!!! I am truly amazed of the value of this memory!!!! IM JUST AMAZED!!!I mean, 70 greens, wow! Im using it right now, let me tell you this is great stuff, let me set up the pros and cons, and compatibility issues,pros:great value, fast, rieliable, heatspreaders do workcompatibility issues: From the reviews (and my setup) it looks like it works the best or works with AMD proccecors, so make sure, or if you have intel, really, try these babys out, it'll be worth your time.cons: ? dont know, i mean there has to be at least some, BUT, only had these for a couple weeks or so, i'll update this later, for now, BUY THIS, you wont regret it!!!
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.
I have purchased 2 of these cameras in a 1 yr range. BOTH cameras I paid more then 300 dollars for each one w/ the printer docks. The battery door broke on both. They take beautifull pictures but when you have to duct tape your camera it looks like crap and to send it to Kodak and pay 105.00 for a problem that is quit obviously a manufactures defect with these cameras, THEY should pay for it not me. I will never purchase another Kodak again. While it does take wonderfull pictures its of no use when after 6 months to a yr. of use the battery door breaks and you have to pay the company who made it wrong 105.00 dollars to fix it, it just isnt worth it in the long run.Purchase another brand.
This OEM charger killed my ibook after using it for 4 months. My computer kept shutting off without warning then after that happened numerous times, it would power on, but not stay on. It shut down immediately after powering on. After realizing that it wasn't going to turn on and stay on, I took it to the Genius bar and the tech told me the logic board was causing the problem, probably because the ibook was not getting ample power from the power cord. What I learned here is to buy a power charger that's made for the computer. I managed to pull the HD from my ibook and was able to retrieve my files and data and transfer it to my new Macbook. I'll never again buy a cheap power charger for my Mac.
love the 4300 camera; hate the pricey bag/case ... the plastic hook broke the first day ... cheap ... still usable to protect camera, though I keep mine double protected, in this and a larger Nikon bag/case.
I've used Garmin and Magellan and, while all have their pros and cons, the Navigon is the most intuitive, easy to use and (most often) accurate unit I have used. The traffic updates work well and the unit is fast and reliable. No issues to report.
I purchased these the day before I went on a long trip to Dubai...19+ hours in an airplane each way! I have used the Bose and Panasonic previously and these are better. I am very happy with the performance of these headphones.Positives:--I love the way the cord attaches and detaches.--The battery lasted the entire trip both directions (approx 40 hours of it being turned on)--The single AAA battery and it's cover are ingenious.--I enjoyed using them while reading...with no music and no cords--Deep earwells so my ears were not squished.--Protective case is high quality.Negatives:--Barely fits. If someone has a large head, these headphones will no properly fit. With them sized to the maximum, they touched lightly on the top of my head.I am very pleased and highly recommend. They match or exceed the more expensive headphones. I enjoyed going into the stores in all the international airports and trying the more expensive ones and knowing that I got a MUCH better deal with equal or better quality in every category! They made a really long trip in Coach much more enjoyable. Remember to keep the volume down, when the captain comes on it is really loud :).UPDATE: 26 October 2008Over a year and still going strong. Many trips worldwide and regular use. I still recommend this product to all.UPDATE: 24 June 2011I still love these headphones. They work great, sound great, and I have had no problems with them. I have traveled all over the world with them.
Use this for my various electronic Korg instruments to be plugged into. Reasonable cost effective strip offers decent clamping for the price. Great value
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 recommend this for a basic mount job. Attached a 23" Samsung HD monitor.Product arrived with all screws and a comprehensive set of instructions. Instructions weren't exactly necessary, but it's good to know that they were included. Also, on the plus side, the wall screws came with plastic inserts in case you mount the hardware away from the stud. That's a nice touch, something that I would expect to be overlooked.The item itself is stable, if not basic. Parts seem to be of industrial strength. Loosening the joints the first time was a bit of a pain, but they tightened again easily and are holding the monitor in place. I'm using it vertically to get the angle I want, and the mount holds the angle with ease. Over a 24 hour period, I have no drift or movement so far.The plate itself mounts easily to the monitor, which then mounts securely to the arm. Love it. Easily able install without help of another person, one-man job that took me 15 minutes.Only dropped a star because the picture doesn't match exactly. Mounting plate arrives separated form the arm and is one solid square instead of the "X" pictured. Works just as well (if not making for easier attachment and installation) but it's not entirely accurate.
Im running this cable from My Custom PC I wanted to use my pc as HTPC so I decided to get this cable for pic only, it does respond very well I played blu-ray movie and it looked so freaking awsome so far no complaints
What a great laptop bag. I got it for a dell laptop and wow, this thing is nice. The price is very low for the nice quality. Has a big full size zipper pocket with lots of extra space for cords, cds, mouse, ect..and small pockets for cds, pens, mouse, whatever. The flap encloses all the pockets so nothing gets lost, even if left unzipped. This bag really impressed me. Targus has nice bags.Love it, Highly recommended!
I love these headphones because they are more traditional, I cannot wear earbuds without them falling out of my ears and hurting! We bought 4 sets, my kids wear them too for their DsI and MP3 players.
The store I bought my HDTV got me for $59 for a ONE METER Monster cable. Live and learn. Bought this cable to HDMI my computer to my TV to stream Netflix movies. Works like a charm!
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.
The software is terrible, and the hardware is not good either.Hardware: -- two other run-of-the-mill 50x cd drives I've installed on the same computer play music CDs just fine; ZipCD erratically suddenly stops playing and jumps to the beginning track.Software: -- You use it to make a CD mountable, so it appears like a hard drive; takes over an hour, but it says you'll only have to do it once. Then you follow the instructions to do a quick format just to clean off the stuff you've accumulated. Surprise! The quick format has to be followed by another 1 hour format. Un-f**g-believable. -- Comes with this nifty program that will periodically synchronize designated files/folders on your hard drive with a writable cd: dynamic backup, as it were. Problem: no matter what you set the synchronization interval to, even at 1 hour, it kicks in every few minutes -- and you can't do anything on your computer while it synchronizes.I've got a 333MHz with 128M Ram, so my hardware is fine. This product is crap, stay away from it: buy one of the top-rated CD-RW drives instead. I sure wish I had, instead of going for the brand name. I'm back to backing up with my Zip drive again; this thing is useless for backups.
I bought a Sony STR597 and i was good for the price, but i could not listen the sound and the power that i thought i would have, after some months i could sell it and i decided to buy the Onkyo TX-SR502B, wwwwowww, what difference!!!!!!, the sound is so clear and the power (it is really power) is enough for a small/medium room. I could listen some details in the music that i had never listened.I should say that the manual is very bad, and the receiver does not have a lot of sound effects.Consider that you will need a subwoofer.I recommend you to buy this receiver
This is the second basic Coby AM/FM radio I purchased from Amazon.com, and both models were total junk. I returned one, but I had already discarded all packaging from this one, so I feel too guilty to return this one, too. I highly recommend you never buy a Coby product, and Amazon.com should stop selling this junk. Coby appears incapable of building a functioning radio.
we've had this for a couple of months now and haven't had any problems. easy to set up.
At such a low cost compared to other high-end head units, this product is irresistible. I was skeptical at first, but now I realized this is better than most others out there at a broad price range. Don't hesitate to purchase it.
Good price and great value. High bandwidth cables. Packaged nicely and shipped promptly. High quality cables with nice snag-free connectors.
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.
I loved this camera and love my D80 and now the D300 which really is an improvement over the D200 so if you are in the market step up to the D300 personally if you have the money for the camera and lenses!If not the D80 is exceptional and much more affordable.Back to the D200 a great camera with loads of flexibility and a much more affordable price since the D300 arrived. It has provided solid photos for me and is a sturdy great feel in the hand so if you find a bargin go for it, I don't think you will be disappointed.
This curling iron is terrible, which is a shame because all the reviews are generally positive. It burns my hair and doesn't curl AT ALL. I've tried the different heat settings, smaller and bigger chunks of hair and leaving it in for awhile - it just does not work. I have straight fine hair and I have never experienced this problem with any curling iron in the past.
I'm very happy with this product. Now I can watch movies directly from my computer.
After spending several hours doing a comparison of mp3 players in regards to brand, model, features, and price....as well as a thorough review of the feedback left by other customers in regards to this item and the others offered by Amazon, I decided to go with the !Pod Shuffle. I am certainly glad that I did. It's about the size of a money clip (although a little thicker) and doesn't have a ton of "bells and whistles", which didn't interest me anyway. When I got it all set up and used it for the first time, I realized that I had made the right choice. The !Tunes software is incredibly easy to use, making it very easy to transfer songs from your favorite CDs and to buy mp3s from !Tunes store (they are 99 cents a song....which I think that is pretty reasonable). You can find just about any song you are looking for,from religious to hard rock to rap. Within a few minutes, the software uploads all of your selected music onto the !pod, and you are ready to go. I commute to college every day on the subway, and was used to bringing along my CD player and a few CDs which took up a lot of room in my bag. It was a waste of space, considering the fact that there are some CDS where I may only like half the songs on it, or even less. Now, I have only the songs that I REALLY like listening to on it. As of now, I have 170 songs stored on it, and still have enough room for a lot more. I would strongly suggest doing a lot of comparison shopping before you decide on one, but I would certainly recommend this little gem. Also, it would be worth spending the extra 10 bucks for the extended service plan. It gave me some extra peace of mind. So anyways....considering the price and the features, the user friendliness of the software and the device as well as the !pod reputation, this is one certainly worth considering for purchase. I certainly love mine.
I got this cam for $22 about 2.5 years ago. It was great for its price. Most cams were $40 or $50 boasting only 15 fps. At first this cam had great detail, but after a month the picture changed. Now it is unbelievably fuzzy and is probably around 1 fps. The picture is grainy, blurry, and just terrible! Do not buy this camera, because it could break like mine did. Next time I buy a cam, I will pay the extra $20 in hopes of some longevity.
I picked up a couple Coby DP-151 1.5" Digital Photo Keychains. I didn't expect much for the price but this item is unfit to be sold. Coby should be lucky if someone doesn't file a class action suit over this unusable item.The software doesn't recognize the device. I used both the Mac and Windows versions of the software with two different Coby keychains.Also, the version 1.02 software that ships with the device is different from the version 1.02 software provided on the Coby website. How many different versions of 1.02 software do they have? Regardless, none of them work.
We use these cases for a variety of storage applications. Cases are virtually indestructible and with proper maintenance of the seals, watertight. They provide excellent protection to contents. We have several that have been in use for several years with only one breakage. It was dropped @20 feet and landed on a corner of case, while open, breaking a corner off.
It is great! Can play on the internet with your Ipod, which frees up the computer. No wires everywhere :) Love it
I bought this camera in part because it had the widest angle (28) in a still compact camera size. I only use the automatic functions, not being a true camera buff. That given, I love it! It takes great pictures, has lots of functions, and everyone who sees it says Nice camera and Nice pictures!
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.
Bow Ties, spreaders, UHF VHF, directional, multi directional. It's all too baffling. But this was recommended and takes up very little space compared to the 80" Radio Shack unit with a rotator, because it has to be pointed just right for each channel. Some transmitters are all in the same direction, but others aren't, and leaves on trees, bad weather, and other factor make you wonder why you got a great picture yesterday, but can't find the station the next.This being a multidirectional antenna removes some of these considerations. I am about 40 miles north of Philly, but I live on a hill about 700 feet above sea level, so this seems to work fine. Come Spring, when the leaves start to appear, I may have to do some pruning or raising the antenna higher.But for now this antenna and the preamp I bought make for the ability to receive most Philadelphia stations (CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION, and PBS).And if I want to watch something on one of the cable networks, I often can find them on the networks website, Netflix (instant viewing), Hulu, Fancast or other websites. My computer has an HDMI outputs so I can get HiDef on my 55" HDTV from my computer.One of my favorite shows "Celebrity Rehab" can be found on VH-1's website.Eventually the lines between HDTVs, Computers, DVRs, and other devices will blur. But for now I'm happy watching most of what I want for a fraction of the cost of Comcast, Time Warner or the other ripoff cable companies. And with a lot fewer commercials.Quite satisfied with this purchase. The assembly instructions could use improvement (a tip is to assemble the reflectors first and then you'll see that attaching the two bowtie halves only use the four flimsy looking metal strips, not the aluminum square tubes. Keep the mounting clamps facing back. The arrows point up, and the coax connection faces down). Keep that in mind and you may do it in one try.
The unit was simple to install and I was on-line on the internet in minutes with NO hassles. HOWEVER... it will NOT connect to HP iPaq devices at ALL. All it will do is show the router as Available, but will NOT, EVER connect. Just ask: If you Google the DI-524 and iPaq 4155, you can see more information. The tech support guy actually said that his best suggestion would be to return the router. I unplugged it, popped my Netgear 802.11b back in and voila, I was back on-line with NO problems.I'd avoid D-Links products. I have a PCMCIA card arriving tomorrow which I'm returning without even opening the box.What a bunch of low-budget crap! Go with Netgear or Linksys, you'll never be sorry.
Quite happy with this set. I was totally stuck on my HDTV purchase - bought a used Sony 42B2 and sold it 2 weeks later because it had lousy blacks and was noisy noisy. I was thrashing around trying to decide on a used CRT RP but worried about burn in and resale (as well as the simple bulk and viewing angle problems) Finally a friend told me about this set which is available at goodguys in the stores in the SF bay area for $1999. (oddly it's $2299 online and $2199 at bestbuy.). For that price this is a great unit. Blacks are rich, it's very bright, has a lot of excellent inputs (VGA & DVI as well as component and S-video) - computer output looks extreemely good. SDTV is not great (but I had such high standards because the scaler in the 42B2 was really really good.) Still deciding how much I like DVD output - sharp and contrasty but not smooth in the subtle tones - I have to do more tweaking before I want to say for sure how I feel about it. But apparently this is an LG set under the covers, so it seems like a really good deal.update: I returned it because the black crush was too much for me.
I purchased two of these "on sale" for $20.00. We have had them for approximately 6 weeks. BOTH of them, within a few days of each other, completely quit working. The CD mechanism will not spin or work. These are worthless pieces of garbage, not worth a cent.
Was adding a network printer and needed more connectivity. Prior experience with Linksys gear influenced the decision. The switch is compact and does all that was expected.
I recently upgraded my no-brand computer (i.e. homebuilt) to a quad-core QX6700 chip. I figured Intel's stock cooler would be sufficient for the time being (I mean they designed the chip after all, right?).. but the stock coolder was terribly flawed for a QuadCore. I check out forums and reviews, and saw that in order to cool a quadcore you either need a very strong air-cooler or a water-cooler. Not wanting the hassle of water-cooling, I researched the strongest air-cooler I could find. I came up with three products, a Zalman, a Scythe and this Vigor/Ultra model.What was described in all the reviews that I read was that the Vigor/Ultra cooler was a step above the other air coolers with its Peltier Thermoelectric cooler (TEC for short). The price made me think twice, but I went and bought it anyway. I needed something for my 3D rendering, plus I was considering some overclocking too - the QX6700 is an unlocked chip meaning that it can be easily overclocked. The stock clock speed is 2.66ghz, I wanted something a bit more peppy.The unit comes with the cooler and a 5.25 inch drive bay module. The installation of this cooler demands that you remove the motherboard from your machine. It has a considerable height, but should fit in most full size ATX cases. It is incompatible with some tall memory heat spreaders, due to its size and the way motherboard designers like to put the RAM slots right up next to the CPU. If you do not have large radiator fins (i.e. Dominator -brand RAM) on your RAM you will be fine.Use some nice thermal grease - do NOT use the supplied grease. Its terrible. Buy some MX-1 from Arctic Cooling, or some other brand like Artic Silver. Order it alongside this purchase.Take your time with the installation, and you should be fine. Be sure to have a set of needlenose pliers that have a texture on the jaws, to grip the knurled fasteners. Makes your life easier. Just don't overtighten, be gentle but firm and be sure to take your time.If you have a motherboard that has an alert that the CPU Fan is not connected, do not worry. Just let the motherboard complain, let it continue to boot and it will work great. I don't know why they forgot to include a CPU fan header on the connector cables. LGA 775 motherboards have a 4-pin CPU fan connector, but this cooler only comes with a 3-pin chassis fan header.The 5.25 inch module controls the TEC to keep the cooler from actually developing condensation. It cycles it on and off as you are using the machine. It has a temperature monitor on the front panel and a little image of a digging man to show how hard the TEC is working to "shovel way" the heat. So far I have been unable to figure out how to get the module to accurately report the CPU temperature. It instead reports the motherboard temperature. If you want to more accurately measure CPU temperature, download and install CoreTemp, a free program. You will then see the true temperatures. Also, if you do not have a free 5.25 inch bay you're going to have to figure out a way to wire it up to the module externally.. and the cables they provide are fairly short. So be advised if all your bays are full, this cooler is going to make the installation more difficult. The cooler requires this module to work, though I suppose you could take it apart and put the circuitry somewhere in your case - the module is mostly empty space. Really bad design for the module. This is why it gets a 4 rating.So now for some basic benchmarks. I don't have any of the standard benchmarking software, I was just monitoring the CoreTemp readings as I used my machine with both the stock cooler and this cooler. I shall let the results speak for themselves... And yes, I know everyone's using Celsius, I'm an old fashioned kind of guy with Fahrenheit.QX6700 failure temperature = 100C / 212F.Intel QX6700 Stock cooler @2.66ghzIdle - 120FRendering 3D - 138F-150FRendering 3D + Rendering Video - 145F-160FUltra ChillTec Cooler @2.66ghzIdle - 80FRendering 3D - 120F-130FRendering 3D + Rendering Video - 120F-130FUltra ChillTec Cooler @3.2ghz &lt;--- I dared not to overclock the stock cooler!Idle - 97FRendering 3D 120F-130FRendering 3D + Rendering Video 130F-145FSomething to note! Try as I might, I *cannot* get the coretemps over 145F. This cooler really does come into its own when you try to push things, it pushes right back!I'm very pleased with these results for an air-cooler. I haven't gone beyond a modest overclock at the moment because I needed to do some rendering work. Even with a good cooler, higher overlocks affect stability and I require something stable. I'm confident that this cooler will easily go to 3.6 ghz and perhaps even higher. Right now, this machine is rock solid at 3.2ghz, a 20% increase over the stock speeds.Overall...Pros* does what it says. Cools the CPU very well. never lets it get above 145F, even with modest overclocking.* nice blue led lights* you can feel safe with this sitting on your chip.* the best air cooler there is, in my opinion.cons* A bit pricey* 5.25 module a waste of space. Temp indicator readouts dubious at best.* might not fit some case configurations* comes with crap thermal greaseNeither here-nor-there* This is a rebadged Vigor Monsoon II* Has some proprietary parts, so if something breaks, good luck getting a part to replace it. Seems like it's made in Taiwan, so if you're expecting "customer support" forget it. You're not getting any replacement parts, unless you live in Taiwan....* I don't find it noisy, its quieter than the Intel Stock cooler on full blast, thats for sure. But if you want Whisper Quiet, this isn't the cooler for you.
I had first purchased a couple of Panasonic BL-30C wireless web cams to keep an eye on a vacation house that is far away from us. I wanted to put one outside too and decided to give this one a try against the weather. It was a bit harder to set up than the BL-30c, but after a few trial and errors and some persistence, I managed to get this one going too. The picture quality is very impressive and the audio is a nice optional feature! Very clear viewing in the daytime, and good night mode too. It has been reliable, and I am very pleased I bought it.
Most of our PC equipment can run off 220 volts, but of course the US plugs are incompatible with UK. We bought these for a 2-week trip to UK and they worked just fine. They seem durable enough to last for a dozen more trips. I expect to misplace them long before they wear out.
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.
If you want to control anything and everything, you need this remote.... But it does require some time... so do read the manual before you touch the remote... But once you understand the remote, your options are endless... The best part I like is I can program everything in the remote using my computer.....
This is my first foray into the world of HD, and am I impressed! I have spent the last 1-2 years drooling over the technologies of Plasma vs. LCD, and right up until the end, I was leaning LCD. In the end I chose plasma due to my watching predominantly sports.Most reviews I read raved about the quality of the Panasonics, so I went with them, and I can say without a doubt, it was the right choice. The HD picture is flawless, and I like that there is a custom setting that I can use. Sound quality is also very good for TV speakers. And I definitely recommend using HDMI; if you can't tell the difference in quality from component, you'll at least appreciate having fewer cables to deal with. My only complaint is the usual: screen glare (this is the model without the anti-glare coating); but I knew that going in, so...not a big deal.Overall, I highly recommend this TV. It was a bargain at $999 with quality matching sets costing twice that.
This is an excellent piece of camcorder. I was blown away by the Video Quality of it. Here are some of the Pros and ConsPros1. Excellent Video Quality and Auto White balance - I can see the exact color in my video in good light. Low light performance is also not bad.2. 3 CCD chip - Excellent colors and saturation, I compared my old Sony HC40 and Panasonic SD1 side by side shooting the same scene at the same time in Auto mode mounted on Tripods and Panasonic has great colors & Sharpness3. Leica Optics - Optics are much better on this one4. Manual Options - Can set White balance, Iris, Shutter Speed to get more manual control, has separate option for backlit subjects.5. High Definition - I don't have a high definition TV, but video looks sharp on my computer and TV. I am completely satisfied with it.6. Size - Perfectly sleek and light7. Comes with separate charger and remote controlCons1. No iLink inside the Camcorder2. No View Finder3. Video Outputs (except HDMI & USB) are not available outside without lifting/bringing the LCD Screen out. LCD screen can break if camera accedentaly falls and i want my LCD panel to be closed when I am watching the video4. Comes with filter thread, but the filter hood should be purchased separately5. HDMI cable is not presented6. Only 40 Mins video at highest quality on 4GB SDHC Card.7. I was not able to copy using media copiers to backup and download this card which i can use to backup my digital images while I am on the field.8. Joystick on the camera can be better, You have to get used to it.9. Less/Complex Editing options as this is AVCHDEvery camera has a drawback and is not 100% perfect. I consider Panasonic a very good buy for people looking for 3-CCD, and a little manual control.
As an amateur photographer taking pictures for more than 25 years with a reflex Minolta XG2 I was looking for a camera `to make a leap in the digital'.I started browsing around and, as I got acquainted with the features of these small new devices, I started being attracted by the M517 because of:the high resolution (5.2MP is not still an entry level for such a device)the wide (2 inches) LCD display for setting the camera and managing the picturesan optical zoom (a fair 3x)an internal memory (32MB)support for download and management of pictures and videos (the camera comes with a USB 2 cable that connects camera and computer and with a very well crafted software (HP Image Zone) to download, edit, organize, print and share images and videos (15 320x240 fps))the recent availableness (May 2005, at least in Europe)last but not the least, the bargain I could make from a big retail chain in my country (euro 199 for the camera, a Dikom 256MB SD 60x Memory Card, a SimpleTech Bonzai USB 2.0 Flash Drive Memory Adapter, a HAMA Track Pack Compact 2).Coming from a heavy camera it took me some time to become accustomed to the light weight of the M517 first of all not to move it while shooting.The only disadvantage I've found yet are the 2 AA-size NiMH batteries included that are just enough for a not-intensive-two-day use and then you have to recharge them. Sometimes I switch the display off to spare energy and use the optical viewfinder that, not being a reflex, doesn't show you the picture you'll eventually get. In the next future I'll buy at least another couple of rechargeable or lithium batteries.People using old reflex cameras have to become accustomed to the shutter delay (default 0.85 sec) that captures not exactly what you wanted when you shot.My next camera, in the years to come, will be definitely a digital reflex but for the time being I enjoy my M517. It's a very good camera so let it a chance.
This worked out perfect for me. I used this KVM switch to hookup two Old Macs. A Sawtooth G4 and a Quicksilver G4 to an old Sharp LCD monitor. Everything hooked up easily; the Sawtooth Video card has an ADC and VGA connector. The Quicksilver Has an ADC and DVI connector; I used the DVI to VGA adapter that came with that Video card to attach it to the KVM's video connector. The Sharp plugged right into the KVM switch. Plugged the USB for both Macs for the mouse and the Keyboard in, turned everything on and after three tries at the keystroke timing to invoke the Hot Keys mode I hit the "T" key and it was programmed to switch. To our surprise it keeps the Hot Key setting even after you shut down so we only had to do it once. Didn't need to call tech support at all.Note about the Mac keystroke timing to invoke the Hotkey Mode. Do it quick: Press Clear key/Press Minus key/Release Minus key/ Release Clear key that's all it took. The first two tries were spent trying to follow the instructions using a watch for timing. I did it on the third try without looking at the seconds on a watch.The IOGear 2-Port MiniView Micro USB PLUS KVM Switch was easy to set up. Works perfectly with Macs even old ones. Performs exactly as advertised.
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.
Item arrived as described. Don't feel I need to make any further comments. I am a man of few words.
Im really disappointed with this thing. Its output is slow and the pic is dark. They dont tell you upfront that it wont read NTFS external drives so i couldnt use if for the major reason i wanted it- recording and watching of my 500 gig iomega external drive. I also thought it would be grovey if it would record all my old VHS then at least I could get my money's worth-but it wont detect the VCR and I've spent hours trying to program it. It has static white images that is murder for a plasma TV. Also, it will pick up my DVD but getting it to record took a lot of patience. The first time it would only record a few seconds- then a half hour- even when i programmed it to record longer than that. It just flaked out and turns black right in the middle of the movie. You have to watch the film on that channel while it is recording and the pic is out of focus and dark on my 45 inch HD plasma. Just do some research before you buy something like this. Also, when I used my FAT32 Western Digiatal drive to watch the programs i had stored on my PC the playback video was out of sync with the audio. I then found out through their forums that if it was previously recorded with channel 6 it will play out of sync unless it was copied with Channel 2- whatever that means. So basically, it doesnt even playback anything i had previously stored. Absolutly worthless to me.
Works as well as expected for $30.00, picking up non-directional sounds. Was delivered in or less than the time specified. All is well.
An in-ear headset is my prime priority. I feel that reception is lost with anything else, because they allow sound to come in around the pads. So, I was sold on the in-ear thingy. BUT,it clips around your earlobe and this irritated the hell out of me. If you wear earrings you're gonna have to take them off to mount the unit on your ear. I had to tell my contacts to hold on while I fooled around to get this thing on. I felt as tho it was going to fall off at any moment, and that I would have to worry about how I moved while talking. I didn't want to do this. I get too engrossed in my conversations for this. NOT FOR ME.
Now that i have had this on my camera for a while now, my camera feels so weird with it off, i love the grip it gives and the extra battery life is great for those all day shooting events that i go to. I wish the buttons were the same plastic/chrome color as the ones on the camera but its a well built product and works fine so i cant complain.
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.
I had so much fun with this camera. Until it broke. You pull a string to advance the film and the string must have disconnected from something inside the camera. However, that didn't happen until years and years after I bought the thing so I still got a lot of fun use of the camera. The shots are really cool looking. There is a certain amount of guessing involved. I would take this on vacation along with my regular camera so for fun side shots. You can also take cool self portraits. This would make a great gift! Yes, it's plastic and it might break on you someday. Most things will. I could probably take it to the lomography store to get fixed but I'm lazy and don't do much with film anymore. People at that company are really nice.
I have used the Sto-Fen OMEW with my Canon 430EX flash and it fits perfectly. The diffuser is easy to slip on and will stay on tight unless it's pulled off.This diffuser light to escape in a number of directions (hence omni-bounce)instead of the typical single direction of the flash. The benefit of this is that light is less harsh and because of the bouncing light, there will be less strong shadows and generally more even lighting.You'll notice the biggest difference in shooting portraits as softer, more even lighting is generally more flattering.
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 spent a little money on it, and it returns delicious meals to me. I always enjoy the pork legs and ribs cooked by this pressure cooker. It can make everything melted in some few minutes.
i dont think i could have ordered a better pair of ear buds, it is definitely a great purchase and my best purchase as far as ear buds are concerned......as my title says, the sound quality from these ear buds is no less than ORGASMIC if you love to listen to your musik as i do with 35,000+ songs. highly recommended buy for anyone who appreciates all the qualities of musik.....this is a 150% upgrade from my skull candy earbuds which i cant count how many times ive requested warranty replacements on one hand, much less two
Brilliant yet simple design and one that does not look like some sort of demented medical device (my last one did).
The technics direct drive table that you are looking at is a great buy for anyone. The technics tables have a great rep. amoung D.J's for being a very well built and sturdy turntable. A direct drive is they way to go if you are looking to do any back cueing, and scratching. This is due to the fact that a belt driven turntable will burn the belt and distroy the motor. If you are planing to listen to your old records eather one will do. James D. Higgins D.J. RA Exit Only Entertainment
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.'
Mine lasted for over 7 years and served me well for 100s of runs and dozens of baseball games. Eventually the headband cracked and the batteries didn't stay tight enough to conduct electricity, but it served me well.What's the next best product of this type available today?
Installed the software from the enclosed CD. (NOTE: You do have to install the software BEFORE you plug in the videocam.) Upon installation, the software checked online for a newer version; found one; and I subsequently downloaded and installed it. (Apparently there are significant problems with the older software/drivers.)I then plugged in the camera and everything worked great. I have been conducting video calls for the past month without any hitches other than those related to problems with the host services I tried (Windows Live Messenger = not very good. SightSpeed = Excellent!)I like all the features included in the software such as mirroring, snapshots, video recording (standard stuff nowadays I suppose). The microphone has surprisingly good clarity and 'reach.' I made an offhand comment from another room and the person on the other end of the chat actually heard me!I can recommend this product without any trepidation.(P.S. I am using an AMD X2 5200+, 2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Foxconn C51XEM2AA motherboard, BFG 7600GTOC video card.)
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!
Bought two of these ... One to use in my camera the other for a slide converter. I think I got a great product for a great price. Worked well for both my purposes.
I bought this model used and am impressed so far--installation was easy enough and intuitive for basic functions. Ink is expensive but non oem ink is available online for much less. I have only used Lexmark ink so far and am happy with the results. No problem with installing with Windows 7, but I cant speak for other OS's. I use it for home printing, if your setting up a small business office, get a laser printer.
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.
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.
We have been using this printer in our workgroup for about5months. Contrary to some reviews posted on Amazon earlier, we found that the printer is very quite, requires almost no time to warm up, and prints with excellent quality. I never measured how many pages it actually prints per minute, but its speed is certainly adequate for a small workgroup. User interface is inconvenient since it is limited to three poorly labelled buttons and three LEDs, and one has to refer to the user manual to interpret their blinking pattern each time something goes wrong. However, paper jams or malfunctions happen very seldom, if ever, and one does not have to use those buttons often.Although our printer has a network card, we decided for the sake of installation simplicity to connect it to a Win-95 PC and share it on the network. This resulted in a problem that a Win-NT computer could not access the printer since HP drivers for NT were not fully compatible with drivers for Win-95/98 ...I'd say its an entry-level laser printer for a workgroup. I would not recommend to buy it for home office in this pricy configuration with two paper trays and a network card.
This replaced one that went out. This worked great and thanks for the very quick delivery.
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.
I used these binoculars/camera for the first time at a Bonnie Raitt concert at Red Rocks (Colorado) and they worked great. It was easy to see the performers and take photos (even if they don't allow photos; there is no flash so no one knows!).
Great performance for low price, super for servers or workstation CPU can not be beaten.Just want to correct this error, there is no Athlons Mp with 333 MHz bus as if today Nov4/03.This MP is with 266Mhz bus. Check AMD.com yourself for more detail.
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.
THIS MEMORY IS EXCELLENT, IS COMPATIBLE WITH MANY MOTHERBOARDS (I HAVE A ASUS P5K-SE), WORK VERY FASTER WITH HIS LATENCY 4-4-4-15, WORKS COOL WITH 1.9-2.1 VOLT. GREAT PRODUCT FOR A GOOD PRICE. JUST BE SURE TO BUY A MOTHERBOARD THAT IT HAS SUPPORTED VOLTAGE CHANGE FOR THE RAM MEMORY.
These electronic beauties are not just a new wave, but a total dream for a music lover. iPods are used everywhere and can store an awful lot of music. People of all ages use them everyday! They're easy to use and fill your ears with music for a long time. Now they come in colors and are so very small.Sales skyrocket and I don't question why. Now, as ipods become more popular and more trendy, I defiantly support anyones decision to buy it. I recommend them for all ages, and hope you are as satisfied as I am.
Was familiar with brand, great value for the price. Easy assembly. Drilled several holes to drain water, have over gravel base. Shipping was extremely fast.
Make sure you get one made in Japan (with fireware 1.3).because Korea made has focus problem!!!I had both, and return Korea's, which make me nuts.
I have gone a bit over board but I am seting up a competition system in my 78 f-150. I purchased 4 sets of these so I'm using 2 mids and two tweeter in each door and 2 mids and two tweeters on the outer edges of my enclosure behind my seatI purchased 4 sets of these so I'm using 2 mids and two tweeter in each door and 2 mids and two tweeters on . I am powering them with a PYLE PLA4278 4 ch 2000 Watts Bridgeable Mosfet Amplifier and let me tell you it sound incredable. Clarity all the way through the volume control of my Pyle PLD51MUBT 5-inch TFT Touch Screen using all the input control it has. 2 thumbs up
I had hoped that I could install this antenna in the attic and pick up the towers that are 60-70 miles away. Well I couldn't. Installed it outside on a 20 ft pole and could only pick up stations after the sun went down. Ordered a Clearstream 5 and a winegard 8700 preamplifier and I'm now getting several stations from 60-70 miles away during the day and night. If you are running 100 ft of coax, I highly recommend a preamp. I get ABC, CBS, ION,PBS and a few other stations with the DB8. I pick up one VHF station with the Clearstream 5. A FOX channel so it's worth it.I'm very happy with my purchase now that I have it working right.
Unless you are Bill Gates seems likely to use the same filters on more than one lens if you can rather than buy one for each. This ring allows that use. Works fine. As described.
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.
I bought this to replace my 77mm Tokina lens cap, which just isn't as good. Why? Nikon's lens caps are easy to handle (grasp the part that pinches), hold, and they stay on more tightly than off brands, meaning that it takes quite an impact to come off. Lens caps are important, and I'm glad I've made an upgrade.
I purchased my L7EH monitor from COMPUSA. When I first connected it there were 3 dead pixels (below the count for RMA). It wasn't as bright as the CRT I replaced but we got used to this relatively quickly. Last week the monitor starting to shut down about 30 seconds after the PC was booted. Every time I had to turn it off and back on again. This would still only work for about 30 seconds. I put the CRT back on and everything was fine. I tried the flat monitor on another PC and the same thing happed. I called KOGi support and the first thing they asked me was what AC adapter I was using. When I told them, they said it could be 1 of 2 possible lighting problems. 1 was still under warranty and the other wasn't. They told me there was no way to tell what was the problem unless I sent them the monitor. If the failing part wasn't covered under the warranty the cost to fix would be $370. After I stopped laughing I politely asked them about returns on this monitor and what was the breakdown of warranty vs. non-warrany repairs. At this point the conversation headed south quickly. They told me they didn't have that kind of information available.I liked the LCD monitor for all the space it freed up on my desk(more room for other clutter). This was my first LCD flat monitor and I will be buying another rather than roll the dice with KOGi and their repair policies.
Don't spend 20-30 $$ on a name brand HDMI cable when this one is identical and works Perfectly
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 purchased this item from my local electronics store for $10 after rebate. This product is great and works great on my Mac Os X laptop computer. Wireless works great and is powerful enough to cover the whole interior of my house. Was surprised how it went through several walls and even upstairs and downstairs and signal is still strong. For the cheap price on amazon.com well worth it. Buy!!!
I have had 2 batteries for about 3 weeks now and both are holding a very good charge. No problems.
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.
Practical, portable, durable, expandable, and it looks good.Practical - The Visor Edge (&quot;VE&quot;) uses Palm software. Unlike Windows CE and the like, its quick and easy to jot down biz information and to retrieve it.Portable - Check out the specs. This is the thinnest and lightest PDA around.Durable - Metal case with metal flip cover. My VE has been in backpacks, back pockets, and in cargo pants for almost 3 years and it's still going strong.Expandable - A plethora of useful and fun applications are developed for the Palm platform.It looks good - My VE is brushed silver: sleek with a futuristic feel.When someone manages to fit a color PDA into a VE shell, I'll consider upgrading.
I have always liked having an atomic clock in the house as to have an dependable accurate clock. I bought this to replace one that did not do with the decor in the kitchen. My wife likes it now because it goes with the cabinets and looks good in the kitchen. I like the function and dependability and am very impressed with the range of the outdoor temperature sensor. I place the temperature sensor under the eves on the garage which is about 100 feet away. It has never failed to show the accurate time or outdoor temperature. My experience is that this is a quality product that looks good in the kitchen.
I've had this tablet for more than 6 years and it is -amazing-. It's so durable and I've tried getting new tablets (From wacom also I must mention) and over time the nibs wore down and the wires fray almost as though they are made to break within 6 months of purchase. But THIS! Is superb. If this awesome tablet ever breaks down on me I'm not going for a fancy new model I'll just get another one of these. All these years and the nib is in good condition (Note I press so hard when I draw it's almost funny...) And it doesn't look all gross and worn from your wrist being on there or get fingerprints. It's amazing I highly suggest it if you aren't into replacing your tablet every year.
I received these headphones for Christmas recently and so far I am in love with them. The differences between my earbuds (Sony MDR-EX85 LP) and these 280PROs aren't blatantly obvious at first, but they're discernable. The sound as a whole sounds generally clearer and less muddy. Part of this is, I'm sure, due to the noise attenuation (a feature of these phones which is excellent and a big draw). However, the lower end of the sound does sound..I'm not sure how to say this. Less "punchy" I suppose you could say. The notes are there, and very clear, but it sounds more like notes than the real "bassy" sound, if I'm getting that across well. Almost like it has less power behind it.Well, in a sense, that's exactly right. Remember, these are 64ohm headphones, so they're made more for studio work (plugged into amplifiers, etc). I recently purchased a new cd player for my room (because my old one died; I haven't listened to cds through a receiver in ages). I plugged in my 280PROs to the receiver/cd player combo and BAM. This is where the difference between lower end audio equipment and middle range stuff like this is clearly apparent. Everything still sounds clear, but you get so much more of a sense of being "in the room" with the artists. People do seem to remark that these headphones lack bass. I suspect that these reviewers didn't listen to music with these phones through anything more highly powered than an iPod or a phone (which is what I did at first; iPod Touch 2G and a Galaxy Nexus, to be specific). I challenge anybody reading to listen to Suck My Kiss by the Red Hot Chili Peppers through a receiver and a cd player and still keep a straight face while telling me these phones lack bass.I'm not an audiophile by most stretches of the imagination, but 280PROs + CDs + receiver = something very near to a religious experience for me.100% recommended, especially at this price. $80? Talk about a steal. Get em.
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!
I really like this printer and wish it was network ready. It is a big printer so you need to have space for it. Print quality is really good and I like the copy function. Auto feeder has been working without a problem . Overall I like this machine. For the size of it the paper tray should have been larger for more capacity bit it is not. That is the only down side I can think of.
I am amazed with the power, field of view, and quality of these binoculars. I went to a high point in my city, and scoped it out. It's like having 2 spotting scopes linked together. I could see things across the valley that I had no clue about with my naked eyes, and the moon looks like it does in those NASA photo's. The binoculars come in a nice soft case with a pocket for extra storage, they have a rubber coating over the exterior, rubber lens covers, a nice steel adjustable tripod mount, and right eye diopter adjustment. You can hold them with your hands, but I ordered a monopod, and it really helps with the stability and makes the viewing experience much more stable and enjoyable. I have had no problems with double imaging, as a matter of fact, one of the main reasons I chose this brand was for the metal rod in the center that holds both sides in alignment, it seemed somewhat necessary to me considering the size and power of the instrument. Get you some!
This receiver is great. It replaced a Technics receiver I had owned since 1977. I had recently replaced the surrounds on my woofers and this receiver with the 100 watts really tested my refurbished high end Epicure 3 way speakers. They sound as good as new back in 1977. It can blow the windows out of a 1200 square foot basement. Awesome!!!
I bought these as a replacement for a pair of Etymotic ER-6is that my (wife's) cat ate...something about those silicon ear tips that drives him crazy. They sound great and have improved bass and treble over the Etymotics. The downside to the better treble is that I can now hear a hiss during quiet passages on my iPod. The Etys, however, did fit in my ears better; I can't seem to find ear tips that fit my canals.
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 bought this computer in Aug. 07 and love it. It was slow until I uninstalled some of the software that I don't use that came along with it; i.e. games that you have to purchase and products from Google that I didn't care for. It is mobile enough to take along on a flight to watch a DVD (which we did). The DVD controls are located on the left side of the keyboard and handy to use. It came with Windows Vista Premium and is very easy to understand and use. The one time I had to phone Toshiba about a question, I actually spoke to a real person. Since purchasing this laptop, I rarely use our desktop computer. I was a bit nervous about installing the wireless internet, but mine came with a free router (D-Link) and I was able to set it up myself. I mainly use this computer for e-mails and internet use. The reason I purchased Toshiba (other than the great price) was that it rated extremely well in Consumer Reports.
I have been researching for my 1st Dig cam for a month now. I have tried Minolta F300 (grainy, too complicated with manual options), Sony P72(noisy at night, pics on LCD look awesome but not on computer), Fuji 3800 (good, but awkward to hold etc). So returned all 3.Bought this Panasonic 33, very nice ! Good pics, very accurate colors( see sony's is not natural, I will prove it to you !), Very smooth operation, no noise at all, no lags, cheaper, easy to hold, light - fits in pocket, fully auto - no manual operations, very easy for novices.Problems:Plasticky body (buy pana DCM F1S with metal etc if you want metal), Not great in Low light conditions (how many times we will take pics in low light ? let us face it).......it still takes good pics in normal night light conditions but not faraway ones, night scenary is not bad etc...., will have to buy AA NIMh battery, charger( get that Kodak at amazon.com - it has 5* rating), no sound in playback mode for video but it does record sound...Overall, you won't regret if this is your first & want a pocket camera !
un producto 100% recomendado, cumple con las especificaciones dadas por el vendedor y con cumplen con los tiempos de entrega
Got a couple of these with a package of used stuff and was quite impressed. Light is much softer than with a bare bulb and makes a very noticeable difference.The hot shoe connectors are a great design and enable one or two to be held in each hot shoe mount. I've had some problem with getting a good pc cord connection, but pc cords do tend to go so I'm not sure if it's the connector or the cord.Will be perfect for trips to the inlaws with some small light stands. With a 550ex in manual mode on my 1Ds, and the built in slaves, I can meter with FEL through the camera too, so no need to bring a light meter. Just need to adjust the flash to subject distance to change the amount of light.
I had the 2200 lest than 2 hours, and bang freeze up's,than pexls,then nothing.Brought it back ,i&quot;m waiting for my next new one HA
This product is nice. What I like about it is that when you come across multiple juctions, it will bring up a 3D image showing you the road and which one to follow with couple of arrows.I had a little problem when I purchased this product. The map that came with the product was not working. I called on the saller and they asked if I want to exchange it for another one which I refused. I called on the manufacturer and they sent me a new map which took couple of days, but they did send it. Over all, will I recomend this product to people? I will say YES. It is easy to use, It warns you ahead of time if there is traffic and gives you an alternate road to follow. It is so cool to use at night because it uses the 3D image. It is far better than the Navman that I paid almost $600 when these products just came out.
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.
When I went out to find this mount at retail stores the prices were ridiculous. It is the same product that comes with the unit. My wife had a dashboard bean bag for her car. She misplaced the original window mount. I wanted the window suction cup. This did the job and cost 30% less than the lowest of other retailers. I can not see paying $29.95 for the very same product I can get at Amazon.com for one third of the price. It just makes cents to me.
I love these for the sound quality and the price. Totally worth it. One of the best features is that these work like standard headphones when you run out of battery. And the battery lasts really long.The only drawback being, I wish these fit me better around the ears. Bose QC3 fit great but then they cost a lot more and I prefer ANC7 sound to Bose.
I love this camera! It is my MOST favorite of all the cameras I have owned. It is so easy to use, takes geat quality pics, anyone can operate it and the batteries last forever. I can't say enough good things about it. I'm a BIG fan!!
These sleeves are packaged in bulk, no fancy box so you can save some money.They are just like the ones you can purchase at the office supply stores but forfar less money.
I regretfully have ordered one without checking with Navigon first. Some posters have spreaded false info regard mapping data upgrade as being free. According to a Navigon representative, new mapping data will be forth coming in early 2008 and the price for upgrading map data is not yet determined. You will have to pay for new mapping data, if you want to upgrade. Essentially, my 7100 map data will be obsolete soon.Only traffic data service is free for life for the 7100, not map data upgrade.UPDATE: Navigon recently provided upgrade map for FREE! This is great, considering the constantly changing roads in Northern VA due to constructions. One thing I absolute dislike about this unit is the Point of Interest searching feature that is slow and unintuitive. The menu is also not anywhere as intuitive as Garmin, and TomTom.
I order a refurbished gps bc the old ones do commercial very well and it came with a bunch of extra stuff so I'm super stoked works great , like bran new
The sound of this MP3 player and Cd player is awesome and the headphones are extremely comfortable. It is nice to have the remote and the LCD display to tell you what you are listening to. Finally the games. They are awesome! My personal favorite is copter. Hope you like this product!
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.
This new Sat-HD300 receiver from Sony is incredible. I have it hooked up to my Sony 65in wide screen using the DVI connection and the picture is 100 times better. I have HD programming through Direc-TV and couldn't believe how &quot;real&quot; the picture looks. I was watching a hockey game in HD and it was amazing! (I'm not even a hockey fan!) The receiver also does a great job &quot;up-converting&quot; signals being broadcasted in 480i to 1080i or 720p which makes the picutre a lot better. Yes, the program guide is a little flawed but that should not be a reason to stay away from this product. I recommend it..
Up until now I had a Garmin eTrex Legend. What I was mostly missing was the capability to save tracks with all the information (when you save a track it is compressed: less points and the timestamp information is taken away). With the VistaHCx you can automatically save tracks (it will generate one for each day in GPX format) on the micro-sd card. This saved track maintains all the information so I can use it to geotag my photos. I expect it to give me a more accurate altitude reading and have a more sensitive GPS reception but I didn't verify this yet.
The 6 quart cooker does a wonderful job. The only improvement would be to substitute the aluminum cooking rack for a stainless steel cooking rack.
The Camera delivers exactly as promised and I can take really wonderful photos compared to my older camera. Camera is an excellent alternative to toting a heavy DSLR and you can almost achieve the same results, just read the manual and practice taking the shots. You will be surprised at how good a photographer you are with this camera
I bought this 7007 alarm and installed it in about a half hour. It is fantastic. It does everything it claims extremely well and I was most impressed with it. The sound is actually painful, and that's good. Now, a word of caution. I had a hell of a time finding a place to mount it on my Triumph Thunderbird. Under the seat and side covers is impossible. There is just no room. Their next suggestion was in the tail section or under the rear fender. I found a spot finally up forward and inside the rear fender on the side, near the seat. This left at least 2 inches of clearance from the side of the tire so I didn't have to worry about it being hit during a ride over a big bump. They provide screws and bolts, a metal bracket and velcro for mounting. Not wanting to drill holes in my fender I cleaned the inside surface of the fender and the back of the alarm module with alcohol and then applied the self adhesive velcro to both. I guess I didn't wait long enough for it to cure but when I took my first ride it came off as I was entering the Interstate and by the time I got back to it at least one car had hit it. Not expecting much more than sympathy I called Gorilla Automotive and told them my story. Guess what? THEY ARE SENDING ME A BRAND NEW ALARM! I couldn't believe it. This is a great product backed up by a great company and super people. Thank you Gorilla Automotive. There aren't too many like you around any more.And, by the way, 3M makes an industrial strength velcro which I am picking up at Ace Hardware tomorrow, just to be safe.
I had never installed a stereo before and this adapter worked like a charm.Standard color coded wires, just you have to match to the stereo adapter wires.NOTE:I used smallest wire connectors (those twisty things) to connect these wires and the wires coming out of music system. They are very securely attached. Initially thought of soldering and black-taping, but wire connectors are kind of fine.
I was so excited when I bought this product but the excitement sure didn't last long. The drive worked a total of one time! After that I was on the phone with Iomega customer support for five days in a row. Although they were friendly, they were of absolutely no help and they told me my Windows 98 laptop was the reason the drive didn't work. After trying the drive on another laptop, it was clear that the drive itself was the problem. Save your money and stay away from this product. It is nothing but a headache!
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.
Works like a charm and with it my old panny got back to second life.
Once again SanDisk has exceeded expectations. I've used other manufacturers CF and SD cards, but they just don't compare. I use my Extreme III CF card in my Rebel XT and continuous shooting mode is essentially unlimited! Awesome! Also, speedy transfer rate to my PC.One of the other reasons I buy SanDisk .. I don't worry that the card will fail and loose data .. and I know it will hold up if I drop it on the floor .. things I can't count on with other cards. That's why I only buy SanDisk at this point.
I've heard great reviews about this product. Unfortunately, they are far from the truth.Out of the 50 times I've tried to use it and make it work, i've succeeded once.Either Kennington should replace it with a working model or i should get a refund.
I bought this for my new Nintendo Ds, I got it in the mail about a week later. I used it, and the first time I used it, it wouldn't work!
Perfect simple and instructions are clear. Fit right in 2000 jeep cherokee with head u it we purchased. Cheaper than in stores. Great buy!
Terrible product, malfunction at first use and had to deal with returning it twice. Finally got refund thanks to amazon's policy.
genuine product, as showned... what else to say to give enough words to put in a review and have it put on..
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
I really like having my hands free while doing pilates or any type of exercising. Also, really super to use while doing ANY type of housework!!!
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.
I JUST PURCHASED THIS AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE THE VIDEO IPOD, AND DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND 300/400 DOLLARS FOR MY FIFTH GRADER. SINCE SHE IS NOT INTO TOYS ANY LONGER AND HAS SHOWN A GREAT INTEREST IN MY DEVICE, I DECIDED TO PURCHASED THIS ONE FOR HER. READING SOME OF THE REVIEWS, I AM WONDERING IS IT GOING TO BE CHALLENGING FOR HER TO OPERATE, AND IF MAYBE I SHOULD EXCHANGE IT FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE EASIER TO USE. ANY RESPONSES WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, THANKS.~MISS MEKA~
My fiancee loves taking pictures of flowers and was new to the canon EOS DSLR camera. She was able to use this lens quickly for some really great photos!
I use the speakers for use with my computer and I do not have any complaints what so ever. The sound is clear and the volume gets loud enough for any purpose. Watching movies with these speakers do enhance the experience. I would purchase again.
This transmitter/charger works as advertised. The only 2 things I noticed with it is 1. There is some static in the strong treble parts (depending on the music) and 2. Finding a clear channel in your area. Any broadcast on the same frequency will cause some static
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
Lowepro lens cases are great qualty and very functional, especially if you have Lowepro belts or bags that these can clip on to. The 1S is a small case that will fit a small lens without a hood. If your lenses are bigger or you like carrying your hood with your lens, then look at Lowepro's bigger lens cases like the size 1 or 1W or the much bigger size 2 cases.
I see that some viewer have rated this laptop very low, with right reason. Sony obviously did not fully test this and see that 2 gig is/should be the minimum for running VISTA. For those that have already purchased this computer. The best thing you can do is downgrade to Windows XP, which is'nt bad. All the kinks have been worked out of the OS and it runs great with pretty much any hardware you hook up to it, even though this is a portable. If you don't want to change to OS, you could upgrade the memory if possible to the 2 gig minimum. Personally I don't know anyone that has adopted using Vista less having it already installed on the laptop or computer they just bought recently. Only a few manufacturers offer XP as an os change, ex Dell.
I really liked my P-2000. However, in the last 2 weeks I have had to change my mind. I got the blue screen of death with the icon that said press reset. No luck. So, I tried to get it fixed and found out to put in a new drive and download the software it would cost $435.00. I looked around on the internet and ended up at Epson and was gob smacked. One should know that any of the "photo viewers" from Epson can not be reformated, defraged, have the software downloaded again or have the drive replaced. It takes a "special drive". My point is this company is selling a computer device that cost several hundred dollars and is is a THROW AWAY product. If you like to waste your money go ahead but if your want value for your dollar run, run like the wind.
I'm a first-time pressure cooker owner. This product is great. I'm able to cook all of the things that used to take me hours to prepare (FAST). The only drawback to cooking this way is that you can't sit and taste the food over and over until you get it just-right. Instead, you have to just let it cook, and hope for the best. You can always adjust your seasoning after it's done... But, don't over-do it.But, back to the product...Easy to useLooks GreatOperates as expected
Easy to use, works as described, compact, the whole Kodak Easyshare system is a dream and well designed.
I've had my 30 gig iPOD for about 3 months now and I hate to admit it but I actually enjoy my wife's iRiver 256 MP3 player better than my iPOD. I can simply drag and drop folders(albums) of my favorite artists and albums from my MP3 server to my wife's mp3 player and they are sorted out just like they are on my server. The iPOD won't do this for you. Instead it relies on tag information about your songs. Any song that doesn't have this information gets put in the song directory and if you happen to love music like me, it can be quite frustrating scrolling like to locate the song that you want to hear. And trying to import homemade videos over to your iPOD? I've given up on that one. Trying to figure out why this wouldn't work almost made me throw the thing out the window! And this was after I paid for the new quicktime software that would allow for me to convert windows media files! Be careful because it can take away your technical self-esteem if you're not paying attention! Sorry Apple, but my next MP3 player will be a iRiver 20 gig (or 40 if they come out with one). But once you get it to work right, it definately is great!
I have yet to use the Canon shutter release, but I use this for almost all of my shots. It gets banged - bumped - tossed around - squished and it's still working fine. Well worth the money and you photos will come out much more 'tack sharp' using this with your camera on a tripod, instead of trying to steady it on your own. What I wish for is the wireless remote like I had for the 300D.
I hardly ever write reviews for products, but this is one of those products that meets all of your expectations and is all you need. I'm buying my fourth pair right now. One pair was lost and the other pair that I'm replacing gave out after 4 years of heavy use. I couldn't be more pleased.I recommended these to a friend who was worried about comfort. If that's your worry, all I can say is sometimes I honestly don't realize they're on. My friend bought a pair and agreed.
This camera is great. It is an easy to use "point and shoot" camera. It works right out of the box and the various settings are more than adequate for any quick, on the go shooting; day or night, indoors or out.Nearly everyone I know has some form of small digital camera of equal or higher resolution. Their pictures rarely look as sharp and clear as mine. I constantly get compliments on how nice the pictures I take look, 99% of that is the camera.The controls and interface are very intuitive. The battery lasts for an impressively long time and with a 2GB SD card I get 596 pictures at the highest quality setting.I typically shoot on the "manual" setting to adjust the ISO, white balance, exposure and focus. The "auto" mode works nicely as well.Whether you buy an SD800 IS or some other small digital camera I would recommend a Canon over anything else out there.
I just buy one of this a few days ago, I connect it and works just fine the first day, however stops working the next day. No signal of life after one single day using it.Botton line, if you want to waste your money, this the way to do it.
I received this as a Birthday present. I have a GPS "built-in," in my other car, so I know how the expensive ones work and I am pleased with this portable unit. Nice looking, nice size, easy readability, and accurate. As this was a present, I can only assume it was much cheaper then my "built-in," but it does the same job. And, it has the portability to be used outside the vehicle or in another vehicle. I am very pleased with it!
Worked great for the first hour then went completely dead. A nice product but overall people are having too many failures.
good hardware. but the wintv software is extremely poor.download and install the latest drivers. Don't bother trying the wintv software. Try other 3rd party software...I'm currently testing with beyondtv and gbpvr software - both are much better than wintv.
I recently purchased this computer and I would rate it as average for the price range if Gateway would support their products. In my case, the problem was an error message that "Intel Audio Studio does not support the board connected". The web site listed in the error message did not exist. Gateway's download link for the current audio driver did not function. I tried to email Gateway, but their email form required a product serial number and did not provide a place to enter it. I phoned Gateway, but was told that since I did not purchase my computer from Gateway, I had to call a different number. Gateway did not answer at that number, but if you like to listen to loud music via long distance, you can call their retail support. I tried to vent by rating their customer service online, but that page also requires a serial number and has no provision for entering it. The bottom line is that you should try contacting Gateway technical support before buying their products.
I received the telezapper for Christmas and thought (and hoped) it would solve all those annoying calls. However, it is not functional for my purposes. First, there is this blarring, annoying beep that will always zap your eardrums each time you pick up the phone to make a call and secondly, and most annoying, it does not work if you have a phone message service from your phone company. You MUST pick up (answer) your phone for it to zap. To me, that defeats the whole purpose of the zapper. I hope someone invents a zapper that will work without beeping in my ear and that will eliminate all telemarketers - not just the automated calls. Also, a zapper needs to work without you having to answer the calls in the first place. I would not recommend this for anyone who is not home that much to answer calls or to anyone who has the answering service from a phone company. I guess if you are home all day and wish to answer all those annoying calls or if you have your own answering machine it may work for you. But since I have neither I cannot recommend this product. And as a matter of fact, it is more trouble and more annoying than just not answering your phone at all. My solution, get a cell phone and only give the number to those you want to contact you and let your phone service pick up all the other calls. Anyone legit who wants to reach you will leave a message and you can choose who you wish to return calls to and talk to at your convenience!
Easy to install, great performance. I really like this projection screen. The company that sells them on amazon are rude and slow to ship, but it was worth the hassle to get this machine.
I've had NONE of the problems with XP that others have mentioned... as for the one reviewer's difficulty with it being locked up, there's a reset button near the plug for the power cord - just shove a paperclip into the hole, should fix it.I did have trouble under my bro-in-law's win98 machine - once you unplug the unit from the USB port, you have to reboot the computer to get it to recognize the Lyra again. I've not had a chance to test this with XP, but I'm not expecting it to be a problem - I had the same prob under win98 for other hardware, such as zip drives.The unit does not sort by folder (I have an idea that other brands don't either), but it's very easy to set up playlists using the PC, and not too bad to create them on the fly using the Lyra. MusicMatch was the software I was already using, so there was hardly any learning curve for me. The only caution I would make is to make sure that your MP3s are saved with file names and info that will allow you to adequately ID the individual files, since the unit doesn't sort by folder.So far, I think this is by far the best value for the money - it's at least [$$] cheaper than the Nomad, and scads cheaper than the IPOD. Since they all use the same HD, I'm thinking there will be no problems with reliability that the others don't have, as well.
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.
It's great if you are only listening. Forget it if you expect the person on the other end to hear you.
The Canon IS S3 is a great camera for the person who wants to get that professional touch but doesn't want the hassle of owning mulitple lenses and also wants the flexibility to just snap pictures very quickly.The 12x zoom is excellent. This camera has a huge range of setting so you can get very creative.Excellent value for money!!
The best value in a big zoom digicam IMHO. This camera offers all the controls you would ever need to take awesome pictures yet is very easy to use. Very good battery life, Good lenses. At higher ISO it is a bit noisy, Stay under ISO 400.Also worth mentioning is that this is the only digicam that offer RAW mode along with JPEG.
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.
This camera has a very bad picture, no matter how you adjust it, the picture is not clear. Ended up purchasing another Logitech quickcam that was more expensive, much better quality.
I use this bag with my Canon Powershot S2. I originally bought a smaller bag, but the fit wasn't right so I purchased this one. This bag worked very well when I took it across the country on a month-long vacation with my family. Some of the positive things about the bag I noticed during that time:-it's big enough to hold a spare set of batteries, a couple extra memory cards, a lens cleaner, and the USB cable in addition to the camera.-The bag's a little big for the Powershot, but this wasn't an issue. The camera actually fits snugly but leaves some room on top of the camera, which I used to store my sunglasses on several occasions.-The bag is not too big to comfortably carry, even all day. This was a major concern of mine--getting a bag that was big enough but not bulky. This bag worked perfectly.-The bag, with the camera inside, naturally got bumped around a little bit in the car, on the way to our hotel rooms, and in the course of our general packing and unpacking. It stood up very well, does not show signs of wear, and did not damage the camera in any way whatsoever.I'd highly recommend this bag to anyone who has a Powershot (or any comparably sized or even larger camera) and wants a bag big enough to provide a snug fit but compact enough to not be a burden to carry or pack.
Logitec's website claims this will work with PC or Mac. My iMac would not recognize it, so I sold it to a friend. I bought a Cyborg at a local retailer (the box only claimed it would work with PC), plugged it in, and was using it within a minute--no downloads, setup, headaches.
I bought this Canon rebel Xti digital slr to replace a 1968 canon 35MM slr that needs to be repaired at a cost more than what I purchased this camera for.I'm still learning how to use it,but so far it takes great photos,what my wife likes is she doesn't have to wait for photos.
I am really pleased with these speakers. I had purchased 1 set for my computer before these and I purchased these for my hd tv and they really enhance the sound on the tv as well
Pro: Plays practically everything on earth, even DivX files burned onto DVD+R disc. Good picture guality.Con: No optical digital output.
Ultimate Ears reigns. If there are better earphones, the universe kept it for itself!The clarity, definition is on point. I just wish they would gift me with a pair of those customs.I have the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Clear and the Ultimate Ears Tri.fi 10 Pro Metallic Blues. The sound is insane!To hear clear voices, piano, organ - anything that you want to hear so well that you cry, moan, smile, frown,laughUltimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones (Clear)- grab some Ultimate Ears!All new Mac Pro users should get a pair. The mess installed in the machines is decidedly backwards, just downright inferior. To listen to sweet stuff, grab a pair of UEs.
Wow Easy to fill although might look hard, the kids couldn't have enough of the pool. we haven't used the pump yet we just didn't need to since it's easy to empty and clean aswell - i feel extreamly happy for buying this item for my back yard.
Definitely a big improvement from the iPod standard issue. I like the distinguishable bass, audio separation, and clear vocals that come through.I have a little trouble keeping them lodged in my ear canals. I find myself pushing them securely back in within 15 minutes of inserting, then repeating this. Not sure if I just don't have a good fit, if I'm not inserting them correctly, or if it's a problem with the buds.The quirk with these I found is if I'm running along and it's windy, there is a very annoying "whoosh" sound that comes over my ears. I may experiment with some kind of headband or something.Bottom line, I like them, they look good, they are a good value, but there are a few annoyances I'm trying to work through.
This screen cleaner was a dream come true. After purchasing a rather crappy keyboard cover that left horrid fingerprints on my screen (as a college student I wanted some extra protection for my expensive investment), I bought this cleaner, and within 2 minutes or less, I had the entire screen looking as if I had just taken my laptop out of the box.No streaks, no residue, nothing but a brand-new looking Macbook Pro. No 'scrubbing' or difficult cleaning/rubbing required! Very little amount required to clean my 13 in. screen; one or two pumps perhaps.Fully deserves 5 stars!
I did not do enough reseaech on this product before I purchased.______________________________________________________________The supplier sent what I ordered and I received in good shape.______________________________________________________________ However I was not happy with the TV because it was not digital and HD.It worked with cable, but the sound quality was horrible . Also, it gave indications of audio failure because of unusuall noises from the speakers.I gave the TV to a friend and reordered a Toshiba 15LV505 - 15 inch as a replacement.The Toshiba is a much better TV and was digital and HD.My fault on first purchase.However, it would have been better if the seller explained that the TV was an analog and cannot be used except on cable or satellite.It would have been a good TV 5 or 6 years ago , but, today the tv is obsolete. I would not have sold the tv I would have given it away, and I did.
i was a little hesitant when first purchasing the itrip because of the price. it is a little pricy. i got into my car and was a little skeptical of it, wondering if its going to have any static with the songs i played on the FM. but i plugged in the itrip to my ipod, tuned it to the correct station and it worked extremely well! ilove the itrip it sounds exactly if you were playing a cd from the cd player. only thing i dont like about it is that it drains the battery from your ipod which it drains alot of it.
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 thought the remote control was difficult to use, especially the volume control. But most of all I think a remote like this should connect via RF (radio frequency) rather than IR (Infra red). Other conroller are available in RF.I also found that the video display had very poor resolution on my HD TV
This was a gift for my niece when she was 18 years old. She said to me that it was a very nice gift.
It does what I expect it to do with no problems. It is inexpensive and so lacks some features, but I am very satisfied with it.
I'm disappointed in the fact that I was told it was new and I thought it was refurbished. Purchased it 11/30/08 and here we are Jan. 7, 2009 and it's not working. Seems to be a short somewhere. It was printing when I received it and now I can't turn it on by pressing the power button. The surge protector lights are on and I have another printer on the same s.protector which is working but the HP isn't.Janet
I CAN'T FIND A BTRY FOR IT NOT EVEN RCA
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.
Great laptop bag. It's easy to carry around without having any shoulder or back pain. It's kinda roomy. I'm able to slip one of my textbooks in the front pouch and put papers in the back. Great bag for a college student.And for $15.99, it's a deal!
I have thought about Bluetooth accessories for a year or so, but this is my first venture. I installed it on a Dell XPS laptop according to directions, and have had no problems with it. The only device I'm currently running is a mouse, and the setup and operation has been smooth and problem-free. My only gripe is that the card sticks out about 1/2" from the side of my laptop. I think that's an unavoidable problem with any card in the slot, however, and it hasn't been a problem.
Add me to this list of folks who loved this TV until it prematurely stopped working. Purchased 9/2007. Used only 6 months each year (we unplug TV when away) since we spend our summers elsewhere and travel a lot. Stopped working 9/2010. Effectively lasted for only 18 months of use. I would expect a longer life from a $2400 TV.In 9/2010 our TV started having long delays turning on and, after a few weeks, it would not turn on at all, with the start switch clicking incessantly until I unplugged the TV. Samsung is not accepting any responsibility since it is out of warranty. Internet search reveals that the problem is widespread and primarily due to deficient capacitors that Samsung installed in these TVs and is a problem for many (if not most) Samsung LCD TVs, with problems occuring after a year or two of use. There are hundreds of postings regarding these problems for Samsung TVs (primarily those sold in 2007 and 2008) on various web sites. Assume that Samsung quietly fixed this problem on their newer LCD TVs, but who knows. They are being silent on this issue.You will note that there are a huge number of favorable reviews by those who just bought this TV in 2007 and 2008. I loved it too at that time. The picture was great. You will also note that starting in early to mid 2009 the reviews are almost all negative as the TVs stopped working, mostly due to capacitor failures. I am now part of that ever growing list of newly dissatisfied customers.There is a ton of advice on the internet for fixing Samsung LCD TVs with capacitor problems, including detailed YouTube videos. Based on these I removed the back of my TV (24 screws!) and the metal cage on the power module (or whatever it is called) to discover two failed capacitors (one bulging, the other bulging and leaking, presumably due to overheating). I am planning to replace these and one more capacitor that is similar but has not failed yet. Hope this works as it has for many others.As others have stated I will not buy another Samsung. Have temporarily replaced the non-functioning Samsung with a new VISIO CRT TV (hopefully more reliable, but at least a lot cheaper). Will use it to replace a 20+ year old workhorse CRT television in the bedroom if I can get the Samsung working again. Too bad the CRT TVs are so heavy and not HD since they sure are reliable.
I was most concerned with tuner reception because I'm situated in a tuner-challenged part of the city. Gets a great signal.
Bought this cartridge to replace an old Shure R25 EDT which was sold by Radio Shack more than 30+ years ago. My old Pioneer PL-100 turntable which also became nonfunctional was replaced by a Pyle PLTT-B1 purchased several weeks ago from Amazon. I always wanted to go back to a cartridge with a more warmer and balanced sound. This Shure cartridge surely brings back memories of the older cartridge it now replaces. The Audio Technica cartridge that came with the Pyle turntable while adequate simply does not recreate music the way it should be heard. If you look at the Shure product line, you came see that they have been in business a really long time and know how to do things right. Actually, it is good to have different brands of cartridges since all vinyl records are not all sonically and structurally alike.
It's a straightforward soundgooderizer, fun to play with if you like tinkering with sound or if you simply must get more bass from the speakers you already own.The TRUbass really does add a lot of boom, more than I care to hear..Couldn't help notice the power supply is 12v dc... this thing could probably be installed in a car by someone who's got a little wiring experience.
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 card was not my first choice initially but I purcased it based on the price . This card has worked well , I actually bought two and they both work great , easy access and good data rates, adaptable to my cameras and my camcorder.Samsung and canon brands.Would buy another .
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This is a great memory upgrade for a very reasonable price (in the secondary market, that is. These days, I wouldn't pay more than $80 for a card this size.) It snapped right into the second memory slot and really speeds up my computer. Great!
This is my first digital camera, and I love it! It's so small I carry it everywhere in my purse, and it doesn't add any weight. It takes beautiful, clear pictures and is very easy to use. The big screen is wonderful. The entire camera is about the size of the palm of my hand!
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.
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.
Bar none this is the best Point and shoot I have ever owned. After being a sony fanboy since the intro of digital photography I recently switched to Canon because the pictures I was getting from the sony's just wasnt up to par. For the money the canon is perfect for nights out (or any situation) since its so pocketable. Good materials, solid feel, ease of use make this a camera that you dont mind taking with you everywhere!
Great sound once you find the appropriate earplugs. If these are not properly positioned in the ear, the sound quality varies considerably. Once in, they rock.I would comment that the earphone case is not so user-friendly if you are trying to put away the earphones while standing up, walking etc as the earphones don't fit easily in the case.
Since I've experience about how to use a pressure cooker, I enjoyed this cooker for cooking meat soup quickly after I received it. The meat cooked by this cooker is tender and delicious.Cons: The screws of handles may be loosen after being used for some time, so that I need keep an eye on it for safety. And the small cylindrical valve inside the upper handle can not be correctly pushed up by the steam steam all the times, so that I need to adjust the upper handle's position on the fly.
I could not figure a useful way to use the case, but the car charger is great especially for the price. Package was new.
cheaper than all web sites. fast service put my 3 portables back in service. i am hoping to get same life from new batt. as the original batt. which was 10 years.
Needed a BNC cable to hook up outside antenna for my new Motion sensor alarm at my storage shed. BNC cables are unavailable in our town but Amazon came to the rescue as usual. EXTRA nice quality BNC connectors & overall quality of the entire cable is excellent. Works & looks wonderful.
Bought this charger because the PDA which I bought from someone on e-bay came with the wrong charger. The PDA didn't charge and the seller refused to send me the correct charger. Saw this one on amazon purchased it and couldn't been happier. The charge was sent out fast and it works perfectly. Truly recommend this product.
Its got all of the features and space that anyone could want....its a little pricey, but worth the extra cash
Hooked bridge up to my router then extender to the room I need internet and room was still dead area. Sent it back for refund and it has been over almost a month without any response from seller or Amazon, I had to email Amazon and was told seller has 6 months to refund money. Product was sent in a timely manner is the only positive thing I can say
My first LCD TV. I've read about and discussed with people what they like or dislike about their brands and sizes. I bought this 26" Model 2653 after demos of this and about twenty others, for a lower price at another reputable sight. After four months owning, no problems, no high pitched noises, give 4 out of 5 due to short experience. I'm wondering if the noise some owners have is a result of wiring outlet (house) wiring faults or mistakes. Incorrect phase, poor grounding, low voltage transformers from other devices, RF interference can cause buzzing and other noises with sound systems that I had to fix. Great picture quality.
Every dollars were worth it, I'm very happy it came with an adapter so I can plug them right in my amplifier. The sound quality is pretty great, again considering the price. It's perfect for my music recording. Highly recommended.
Very fun to point and "expose" with, because of the unexpected exposure effects made possible with the plastic lens and the manual features (e.g. can create a vignette look). One major downside to the plastic (cheap-looking) camera is that the sidebars holding the back cover get loose and slide easily (one remedy that can hold them in place involve some tape and velcro...). The flash filters are handy in creating some mad effect on contrast and color schemes. The electric tape can be used to prevent light leaks. The book features some techniques and a lot of pictures. If you're looking for something that will give you "certainty" in knowing exactly how your pictures will turn out, try a digital camera. If you're looking for something that give you greater control for depth of field and shutter speed, try a traditional, manual SLR. If you like experimenting with alternative exposure techniques (e.g. masking and multiple exposures) as well as camera modifications, and are open to being surprised by what the camera captures, try this one.
I'm very happy with these speakers. I had replaced my old Marantz speakers with some Pioneer cheapies, because I no longer wanted the Marantz behemoths in the living room. I wasn't happy at all with the small Pioneers, which had NO clarity to them. I tend to like the highs in my music, as I do a lot of orchestral and jazzy stuff in my iPod and on my CD player. This pair of Sonys is GREAT! The clarity is not screechy, but the highs are clear and true. The lows aren't so low that my condo neighbors are complaining, either. I'm very happy with the price and the quality. Sony, you came through again!
Bought this monitor about 6 months ago and im really happy with it. I got a great price off this website. I use it with windows media center and when i hooked it up and ran the media center part it looked great but everything else like the windows desktop looked really grainy almost unreadable. After searching for a monitor driver because it simply installs &quot;plug and play monitor i came up empty handed, nothing to be found&quot; I figured out what you need to do is download a program called powerstrip, that allows you to tweak your settings to better suit this monitor. Using a page towards the back of the users manual that lists the monitors opimal frequency settings that cant be met using simply windows. After putting these settings into this program that runs at startup my desktop looks 5 times better than what it looks like when just plugging it in. Enjoy this great monitor
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.
We use a 5850 in our home network (Belkin wireless router) and have had ZERO problems. We've had it installed about a year now. The network includes a G4 933 Quicksilver Mac running OS X Tiger, a Mac PowerBook 15" G4 running OS X Tiger, an original iMac 233 running OS 9.2.2 (connected wireless using a Belkin USB wireless adapter), and serveral PCs running Win XP and Win 2000 Pro. We like our 5850 so much, we purchased the duplexer attachment (front and back printing automatically) and have had ZERO problems with that, also.
This mouse runs great, but ship from Hongkong China, takes about half an month to my home.Overall is great.
Do Not let the size of these speakers fool you. I have had these speakers for several years. They have a Great sound!!! The speakers fold behind the main unit. These powerful speakers run on 4 AA batteries. There is also an input for an AC adapter wire.In other words, they are Not, wireless. If have one myself. Simply buy the ac adapter that has different size round inputs and choose the one that fits into the back of the speaker. Panasonic makes some well-made stuff. You will not be disappointed with these speakers.
If you want to buy a CB, anyone radio will do for normal everyday use. However, the antenna makes or brakes you. After frustratingly buying several smaller more discreet antennas, I purchased the Little Wil. I prowled the internet and it seems near unanimous that the Little Wil is the best and smallest low-price antenna you can buy and still get the performance you'd expect out of a CB. The antenna is around 3 feet, which, while not tiny, is not big by CB standards. Properly tuned, this antenna will get you several miles of communication. I travel daily in areas where cell phones don't get out, so this was a good investment for me.
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
New Buyer Beware!I purchased the CX-300 B back in August 2007, and was absolutely thrilled with the performance. The right earpiece stopped working properly almost exactly 1 year later. The price on these was just right, so I bought a new set.What a disappointment.In A-B comparison, my left ear only model produced much better bass, and much more natural mid-range.The new model is overly bright in the mid-range, and the bass has virtually disappeared. Looking at the earbuds, the new model is a matte black, and the screen protecting the driver is a much larger "grid pattern".The old model has a glossy finish, a finer grid pattern, and inserts more fully in the ear.Now I need to try and find a place to repair my old ones. The new CX-300 is an extreme disappointment.
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!!
great camera. a little bulkier than the older canon elph, but great performance. The batteries are also a different shape than the older elphs (which my sister has), so you cannot interchange them.
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.
easy to peal, nice stickers, stick nicely, and stay for long , the great thing that they are transparent cause some stickers are not!
This product is most ideal for laptops and Kindle fires. Sturdy and lap steady. Worth the small investment. Product is well built and design spot on.
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!
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.
I use this cable to connect my mac to my monitor which has a HDMI input. Works well as far as I tell. The text doesn't seem to be as good as on the VGA inputs but that probably isn't the cable because video comes across great.
I just got these cans to replace a rather beloved pair of mid-priced Koss headphones, which had been abused, used, broken, glued, repaired and basically finally just fell apart after years of hard use. Now I can't really add much to what has already been said here about these headphones but they really are all that I had hoped for. Rich, full sound, sharp highs but not so much that you'd get fatigue from using them, rich, deep bass and good detail. I have a wonderful NAD C370 amp that I listen to these through and am thrilled with the quality. Recommended!
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?
Was looking around for a decent quality photo frame to gift to a friend. This frame was well within budget and had good features.It displays decent resolution photos, also plays MP3s along with the slideshow, and has 128mb inbuilt memory, which is sufficient for 100-200 photos @ 800x600 resolution.The only disadvantage I found was that writing to its internal memory was pretty slow.
I had received an old silk painting from Japan that my grandfather bought while stationed there after WW2. It was in a old frame right up against the glass and had substantiated damage. I was told that a display box would be the best way to preserve and display it. Because of the silk paintings size, standard shadow box would not work. This was a litttle expensive,but it worked perfectly and now this beautiful art is displayed in my home and I am not concerned that my frame is damaging the panting.
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
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.
I'm a fan of this brand because it offers a great deal of potential for a very affordable price and they are very robust. I have a fairly involved home theater and this device handles all components except the Motorola Blue Ray DVD player which I don't use that much so it's not a major headache to use its remote when watching a dvd.
This stereo system is great and my daughter loves it. The only problem is one of the large speakers has bad crackling sounds. Now we need to find out how to get that replaced. Otherwise it is great!
What an incredible difference - went from a 20" standard TV to a 27" Hi Def TV in our small den. The picture is fantastic, sound is wonderful and the style of the set is sleek and sexy!
i like the headphones; form and function are great. they look good, sound good, and stay put. i would not buy these if your library contains the pre itunes plus era music as it sounds very poor.
Do yourself a favor spend another 10 dollars and buy another pair of speakers. These are awful! It is my opinion they should not even be sold. I can honestly say that the old transistor radio has better sound than these so called stereo speakers. Amazon did the right thing and refunded the order but the company that makes these should really be ashamed to have their name associated with these so called speakers.
I have been reading, looking and researching hard disk MP3 devices for some time. I finally purchased the Lyra and it surpassed my expectations by a mile. Easy install under Windows 2000 Professional. Great MP3 player and hard disk. No problems with drag and drop. My only complaint is the dependence on Music Match. While Music Match is a fine program. However, I (and many others) organise MP3 using sub-directories. I would like RCA to add the ability to negotiate and play using sub-directories in addition to albums, etc. I have a MP3 CD player which offers this and it is a superior way to select and play MP3s. But, this is a minor complaint. The Lyra is worth every nickle of its reasonable price.
I really love this bag. It holds everything I need to bring with me and the shoulder strap makes it comfortable to carry. VS
I bought this pressure cooker to make chili. I've never owned or used a pressure cooker and was a bit nervous when I fired it up for the 1st time. It heat up real quick using a ceramic glass cook top, and I was to able to brown the meat realitively quick. The contruction of this pressure cooker looks very high quality and well made. The only thing I wanna add is be very careful with when to lower the heat and when to move the steam controlling top on the top. You can lower the heat as soon as you see steam coming out of the bottom of steam controlling top, and be very careful not to touch the top until the nipple on the handle drops down, indicating that there's no pressure in the cooker. Good investment!
VHS Video players will soon be a thing of the past. This product allows me to copy ALL of my VHS Video collection to DVD format easily so I will not lose my existing library. On first use the product works well but I have still not used all of the functionality. There are six different enhancement settings but so far the Normal setting has proved good enough quality.The only down side to the product is that it is supplied with a 120v Power converter. I had to buy a separate 240v converter for use in the UK.Delivery at the UK end by UPS was totally unsatisfactory with conflicting information displayed on their online tracker leading to days wasted waiting on delivery.
I purchased this digital picture frame after searching for the best one for the money. My daughter loves it - she said it was easy to upload her pictures and loves it.
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.
I bought this router for a home network. It came with an install program that made it almost mindless to install. I suspect it would also be easy to set up manually. The price was low enough. The unit I got in December of 2005 was a v6 unit. That means this model has been updated 7 times and you shouldn't pay too much attention to the older reviews you read here. It's fast, it also worked with a Linux server I have in the house. If you need a fast and cheap router/access point for a home network, your search is over.
great product, no issues so far. Clean nice pictures and very easy to use, great bunch of pro features which makes it flexible. Battery life is good enough to shoot whole day.
We purchased two of these speakers. They advertise that you can use two of them and set one up to be the "left" and the other to be the "right" speaker or use it in the Mono mode. We could never get both to work. Only one. The sound quality was not that great out of the one but would get us by.Then, when we went to use one of them we found that the batteries inside had exploded. The acid ruined the counter it was sitting on. Apparently, you cannot have the batteries inside when you plug it in for use. We did not notice this tiny warning in the instruction manual and simply were not looking for it. Why would we? You can put batteries in all kinds of "portable" products and still plug them in when you want to save battery life (portable radios, baby monitors, etc). This is crazy! Since then I found out that other people have bought this product and done the same thing. I do not want to have to take my batteries out whenever I want to plug it into the wall and put them back in for the portability. Defeats the purpose, takes too long and since it is 8 "C" batteries I don't want to rely on battery power all the time. Go a different route for speakers. We are!
I was blown away by the sound quality of these speakers. I've read some negative reviews and I am sympathetic, but one person said "avoid...do not buy." Well it all depends on your needs. I don't want to take them outside or move them around my house in differant rooms. I bought them for my flatscreen tv because it's internal speakers werent loud enough. These speakers more than satisfy. I run my laptop through my tv and listen to music through these babies and I am totally satisfied with both volume and sound quality. I'm what you call an audiofile. I want perfect sound. I am a musician of 27 years and know what perfect sound is. Well these aren't perfect. If you want perfection you'll need to spend $1,000 on wired speakers. I was supprised at how good these speakers are. No air sound or distortion at all. Good bass even without using the option to connect a sub-woofer, and fantastic stereo split. I'm happy.
The item was not fully described. I thought it would fit my Rebel camera,however it did not.Nor
i have been using this scanner for about a month now and i have been having a blast with it. it is very easy to set up and use with the included software. let your imagination fly, with everything that you can do. i highly recommend this product, it's small size was one thing that led me to this scanner,so anyone with limited space for &quot;extras&quot; will like this. i am very pleased with the quality of the images and with a little tweaking i get beautiful photo quality results.
I'm pretty picky about what I use to listen to music... I used to have the Sennheiser PX100's and the problem with those is that they require some serious equalization when listening to an ipod. Problem? Ipod's equalization is horrible.Well these UE Super.fi 5 Pro's require absolutely no equalization for portables, and sound brilliant. I've owned a set of these before, but they were never available in black until now. Thats not the only change though--My favorite update is the case. It came with a case before, but it was too frustrating to fit the phones inside! There was a rubber separator and I guess you were supposed to fit the cord through the bottom half, and then rest the earphones on the top half... *sigh*.This NEW case seems larger, if only because it doesn't have that barrier in the middle. Its also lined with a soft microfiber fabric.I've run into ONLY ONE issue, and its a small one-- If you are using these with a PC with built-in motherboard sound, these phones are so sensitive that you will hear motherboard noise (for instance, when you move your mouse or click a button you can hear faint hums and buzzes, choreographed to your movements).I recommend buying a PCI-card with a good Signal-to-Noise ratio.
I bought the A20 this week and am &quot;pushing&quot; it as hard as I can. I maxed the resolution to 1600-1200 and printed the outside shot on 11 by 17 photo paper...the lens is just terrific, the sharpness of focus from near to far is super. I have been asked to do some more 11 by 17 prints for my supervisor. It is a great camera value. The 11 by 17 print -- from a three year old HP 1000 looked as good as some of the 3 megapixel cameras out there at almost twice the price. Those of us used to point and shoot cameras will definately enjoy this camera and even those who are familiar with 35mm SLRs will be impressed. The colors seem very strong and the software provided with the camera does its job very well, however, I like more creative control for Altering photos. It is nice to see that Canon used good lenses for their digital camera, it sure helps.
I purchased this refurbished unit a couple of weeks ago. It stopped working the day I bought it, but not before it completely messed up my palm desktop. And to add insult to injury, this unit is discontiuned and the one that I got was a very old version of the GPS. Buyer beware. If it sounds too good to true, it probably is!
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.
I use a rebel XTI and the 430 EX II seems perfect. I am able to get proper illumination for any indoor and outdoor shots.I am currently enjoying this flash and I dont see any negative yet. Anyone looking for a flash, should look for 430 EX II before a 580 EX II, to understand what u need. This flash is enough for a 90 % of amateurs. Amazon shipped it really fast.
I had PNY 1GB Vibe MP3 player, the features is similar. But the user interface of thei player is good and the size is smaller.Red color is really looks good. One more good thing is they give the arm strap, which I didn't get in Vibe. It has USB interface and you can just that into the computer and use as normal storage, no need to install any software. The player is sturdy, unlike my Vibe, which has movable face and I afraid it break some day.Only bad thing about this produce is FM is not that great.
The product was shipped really fast, came packed nicely and overall it was a great purchase. i would definitely buy from this seller again!
Admittedly, I have a Panasonic SD card but what I have to say is relevant to all SD cards. My card is 16MB and has about 3 or 4MB of photos on it. When I use Photo Suite to access these files on my Palm M505 it takes 15 seconds to list all the photos on them. Also, video playback is slow but watchable. (On an MMC card video playback is VERY slow.) Once they are listed though it only takes a second or two to view the picture. If the other reviewers are correct in what they are saying then indeed it would seem access times are greater for this SD card. Then again one has to take into consideration what PDA they have. My Palm M505 is a toroise compared to pocket PCs.
I listen to my headphones every day for about an hour on my walk to and from work. I need something that is durable and decent sounding (I'm not audiophile, but it needs to sound better than the crappy headphones they give you with the iPod). I also workout three or four times a week. These headphones are perfect for someone that needs to listen to 'stuff' in a variety of settings. I used to have Sony retractable headphones, which I actually thought had better sound, but the retratable function broke...dangit. The Sennheiser are a great replacement.
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.
Honestly, I chose this product because it was a great blend of space and price. I would recommend the seller as I receive the product in a good condition and it was well packaged. I use the SD card primarily for a P&S camera and the lag time is not noticeable. This is a great option for a backup SD
I actually purchased this to be a kind of very small shelving unit in my not-very-spacious office. Have been looking for something no wider than 10 inches and this was all I could ever find. It was easy to put together and stability hasn't been a big issue - it sits between two large bookcases, so doesn't get jossled much. However, I did put some heavy stuff on the bottom, just in case. I have been able to put a cd or two on each level to form shelves which are holding a small clock, cd player and speaker, other oddball things. So for the price, it is really nice for a very small area.sharon
When this mp3 player was first announced and I started to see it all over the net, I was excited. I am a long time iRiver enthusiast (also an anti iPod) and their first micro hard drive mp3 player looked great, with a color screen, and of course tons of other features that iRiver always includes. (By the way, this is where Apple falls short - they dish out the same thing over and over, saying it's a "new generation" iPod with nothing different except the front design. The iPod never has extra features except games, it has terrible battery life, and plus it looks rather uninteresting to me, though not overly ugly.)Unfortunately for me, when I ordered this iRiver H10 from Amazon (just two weeks ago it cost $271 now it costs 280, I have no clue as to why) they sent the wrong product! I had to return it and order from Newegg. In any case, the red version of this player looks simply amazing. Great sleek design, beautiful color screen, and the red metallic color tops it off. It's a lot lighter than I expected, you have to feel it in your hand for this fact to hit you. The button layout is bot intuitive and comfoprtable.When I turned this player on my amazement didn't cease. The color screen had better resolution than my color cell phone! The touch pad worked a lot better and easier than Zen Micro's touch pad. I proceeded to plug it into my computer to start downloading music into it. I had no problems with syncing with Windows Media Player, only a slight learning curve. I certainly didn't experience any freezing or crashing problems that many other people mentioned. It might be that they had defective products or their computers are somehow incompatible, though I can't imagine why. After I got some songs into it I listened to the sound quality. Amazing sound. There are thirty or so different preset EQ modes, including an SRS WOW that you can customize, and another Custom EQ. The default EQ is nothing compared to SRS.So far no problems. The only thing that annoyed me about this player is that it arranges songs in alphabetical order, even if there are numbers in front of them. Let's say you copy a cd into your computer and sync it into the H10. When you rip from cds using WMP, then it automatically puts track numbers into the music files. For example:01 Foreward02 Don't Stay03 Somewhere I BelongetcWhen you download it into the player, the numbers are gone and you see the songs arranged in alphabetical order, even when you browse song titles in albums. This can be remedied by changing the titles of the songs like this:01 songtitle to 01 - songtitleput a space, a dash, and then another space in between the number and title. Then, go to properties for that song and do the same thing in "Summary" where you input the title, artist, album, etc. Doing this with all the songs should put them in the original album's order. I just found this extremely annoying to do with hundreds of songs, and iRiver should fix this bug.In any case, I found this player to be out of the ordinary, with great quality sound, beautiful design, and a handful of extra features like text and photo viewing.And by the way, I know how annoying iRiver support is, with unresponsive service and the like. iRiver orginates from Korea, and the service is a lot better there, along with product quality, and I heard they have no bugs over there. So maybe it's just over here in the US that the problems are occuring.
I bought these headphones several months ago and use them primarily while mowing grass. I use the headphones with my MP3 player while sitting atop a 20-HP, zero-turn mower - for hours. They do an excellent job of canceling the constant noise of the mower engine and I am able to hear my music quite clearly with the MP3 player volume set around a quarter to half volume. On the occasion I forget to charge my MP3 player, the headphones still do an excellent job of protecting my ears from the very close and very loud engine. After a few hours, they can get a little warm around the ears but the hearing protection makes it well worth it.
I have found this cooker is very simple to operate, just crank the lid on, pop on the weight, and heat it. As soon as the weight starts bobbling around and hissing, it's quite obvious it's pressure cooking so I turn down the heat. Quiet it's not, but that's OK because I have a tendency to forget things so I like knowing it's doing it's job when it's doing it. I also have a different Presto pressure canner I got used off of Craigslist and even though it was old and the rubber was shot, it was cheap and easy to get all the parts I needed. Since the rubber seals wear out in a few years, I like that this company makes replacement parts immediately available, cheap, and ships them fast. Support for legacy products leads me to believe Presto cares about it's customers for the long haul. I got the glass lid option so I can use it as an ordinary saucepan too. The glass lid is just as good as the one I have for my LeCrueset pot. The base of the Pressure Cooker is thick and solid enough to dissipate heat wall. The stainless cleans up well and there aren't any hidden steamways which get clogged so that's great for me.The only actual shortcoming of the unit is the fact that the handles on both sides are held on with only one screw so they are never quite tight. But, it's OK because they never really come very loose either. Also, the screws are steel so they leave rust stains. I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to find stainless screws to replace them with but it's kinda crappy that it didn't come with the correct screws from the factory or enough of them to keep the handles on snugly, but that's a nit that few will probably even notice so I'm not going to ding Presto for that here.
My first GPS and it has lived up to my expectations of what a GPS can and should do. It powers on very quickly and locks in satellites fast, usually I can get a position in about 30 seconds or less. The expandable memory is a nice feature, I use a two GB card and it holds topo and street maps for several states with room to spare. The battery compartment is self sealed, which I'm assuming keeps water, dust etc out. It is very easy to use and very intuitive. Lots of options for customization. Garmin wants you to buy expensive maps for this, don't. Go to gpsfiledepot.com and read a tutorial for how to get free, legal maps onto your gps. That'll save you hundreds of dollars. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase, everything installed on my computer (windows 7 laptop) and I have had no technical difficulties to date. Not great for in car use but for hiking, biking, running, geocaching this is a terrific option.
Get one today and stop reading reviews online. The umbrella works great for shoot-through or reflecting. I prefer shoot-through, but to each his own. Great build quality, plan to use this for years. I don't use the black cover much, but does what it is supposed to do.
just received= hook up took less than a minute on my mac book pro- make sure output on your computer is set to proper range, they work better than my bose that cost 10 times as much, great product, no interference problems, they are the best
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's easy to use as well - even my wife can operate it!I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!
Had purchased same mount previously from another source. Loved the quality and the design. Loved the price here even better, thanks
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 :)
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 three analog TV's with matching VCR's hooked up to Comcast basic cable. When I installed the Philips MANT900 antenna on the roof of my one story house I pointed the antenna in the direction of the stations suggested on the Antenna Web map. I had previously applied to this website for the TV station locations in relation to my house. I live approximately 50 miles from Miami and the signal reception for digital far surpasses anything I've seen so far, including Comcast cable. I hooked up an AB switch to alternate between analog and digital. The analog signal is no comparison to the digital, but I still can record on my VCR for the time being. I thought the assembly instructions for the antenna were confusing so I referred to the picture. After I installed a splitter I noticed no reception on channel 2, PBS Miami, on the TV's furthest from the antenna. I read a review that recommended using a signal booster. I hope that works. As far as the antenna quality, the analog reception is reminiscent of the signal I received before we had cable. The construction is flimsy, but so are antennas costing a lot more. For the $40 price, I was able to find out that I can pick-up 37 local stations with exceptional picture reproduction and spending more in the future on any up-grade would be worth pursuing. In case you are wondering, you can hook-up your TV antenna to the existing cable connection. It's the same RG-6 cable at 75 ohms that connects to the antenna fitting.
I recently purchased the DX6490 camera with the Easyshare docking station. My purchase criteria was a good lens and high power optical zoom. I shoot landscapes and portraits and use a digital camera before committing to large format film. The lens, color imaging, and ergonomics of the Kodak are great. I can take macro type closeups of flowers and bring faces in with the 10X zoom lens. The camera performs flawlessly and I took many successful photos without using the manual. Downloads are a snap with the docking station. Kodak lets you send your digital files for processing on Kodak paper. The Kodak easyshare software is excellent especially if you are new to digital photography. I find myself using this camera for more and more tasks including ebay sales. I previously owned a Hewlett Packard 2.0 MP camera that was replaced three times under warranty and smashed with a hammer when the warranty ran out. I also have a Fuji 3.0 MP camera that I gave to my kids. I highly recommend the DX6490 for new users and experienced digital photographers. The 10X zoom alone is reason to buy one. I could have bought a package that includes the Kodak photo printer which usually retails for 200.00. The printer has a maximum print size of about 5 X 7 prints which is ok for snapshots but the camera is very capable of larger prints. I opted to buy the Epson Stylus RX-600 photo printer for another $100.00 that gives up to an 8 X 10 print using 6 color technology. So think about the maximum size prints you would make before committing to the Kodak bundle with printer.
These speakers are pretty nice for the price. Easy to set up, somewhat large but not too bad on a cluttered desk. Sound quality is pretty good for such small speakers and a big improvement over my laptop speakers. Even tho it is just a plug in, the jack connection is not always that great, sometimes you have to rotate it, push it around or pull it out and reinsert it to get it to take... which seems wrong somehow. I am not a techie, I just love listening to Irish music and these speakers work well for me.
For the price this tape recorder works great.I used to have an expensive Norelco which after close to 20 yrs wore out.Don't expect this to last that long but is worth the money.
I weighed them all out. If you want to save $200, can stand one less stop of light, the minute swivel ability difference, and the flash bracketing option, then get this light. I have to 7D which was able to use this wirelessly from the factory so this was an excellent option for me. If you plan on using the flash off camera you will need to either have a 7D or looking into the other wireless options. For the 7D I totally recommend it. You can also attach it to any tripod with the included shoe's screwmount. Now those cheap Walmart tripod have new life as light stands. Enjoy!!!
This product outperforms anything I've seen or tried on the market. It works with my new iPod Classic 160, my wife's iPod Video 80, and an old iPod 60 we had laying around. The remote feature is the coolest. Having the menus on the remote proves invaluable in large rooms or in controlling the iPod in a different room while entertaining. My wife frequently uses it from the kitchen. As far as video performance, make sure that you get as high of a quality video on the iPod as it will allow (around 1500 avg for my classic) otherwise things can get a bit grainy on a TV. Actually that's an iPod issue not a Keyspan issue. For music in a large or different room, this is the ticket!
This was the least expensive of the HP printers that I was considering. When I brought it home and started using it I definitely made the right decision. The boderless prints are great and the quality is fantastic. I also like that this printer is not as loud as my deskjet HP, a big plus. Some things to consider though it doesen't come with a usb cord, so purchase one also if you plan on buying this printer (note: be sure to get the right one) I have a usb cord but the one I have didn't fit into the slot, so I had to borrow the usb cord from my scanner instead. Also, I wanted to point out that the print cartridges, seem to run out fairly quick (they are pretty small though, so it makes sense), have a supply on hand if you plan on printing an album out like I am. Overall I like this printer for it's cost and the quality prints.
OK, these are not the highest end headphones or highest quality but for $20, they are a great deal. THe optical cable that came with it is not useable and shoudn't be anyways. However, these headphones worked great, especialy given the price and optical compatibility. I have hooked them up to my TV, my directv HD box, stereo receiver and my Xbox. These have decent sound and price cant' be beat. Buzzing or hissing is likely due to user error. These won't replace my gaming headset but work nicely for a cheap optical headset to watch tv or movie on my other TV's.If u use the amplifier on battery, i noticed a slight amount of buzz. HOwever, use the power cord, make sure item is switched all the way to left, which actually is "DC" and use a decent quality optical cable, not the one provided and you will not be dissappointed. The coax sound is fine as well.Also, if u can, make sure to turn up the input volume into the headset. THis amplifier is fine, however, like most amplifiers that do not cost "an arm & a leg", there will be a small amount of distortion when u max volume/amplifier unit out. Using lower volumes on the headset controller via higher input volume will keep the distortion, ie buzzing away.
Extremely great camera for the price! With a larger lens you will need an external flash rig otherwise you will cash shadows... and it's a good idea with a small lens too because the cycle time is a little slow with the on board flash at night. But, during the day or with an external flash it's fantastic.
Easy to set up it only took 20 minutes. Print quality is very good. It does everything I wanted in a All In One Printer to do.
I purchased the 77mm graduated ND filter #501 and used it with my Canon 40D. Although this is advertised as a one stop filter, I did not achieve that result. It was neither darker, nor were colors in the sky or elsewhere noticeably improved at all. The graduation is so subtle, and the full effect is so far to the edge of the filter (this is not a hard edge in the center of the filter), that I could only notice the difference if I aligned the dark edge of the filter with the narrow side of my image and it was only 1/3 stop darker. Even when aligned with the corner, I did not see much more than 1/3 of a stop difference. I used a tripod, and set my camera to manual when testing this. Perhaps a full frame sensor camera would achieve closer to the advertised one stop, but I would recommend you purchase the two stop at least (#502) or go a store and try a few of these out before purchasing.This was a very disappointing purchase, which I immediately returned.
Es un muy buen producto, es una herramienta magn&iacute;fica para iluminaci&oacute;n de eventos, lo he usado en bodas y recepciones y es muy bueno, la vida de las baterias es muy buena, entre 450 y 500 tomas.
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 unit some 4 years ago and still have it working fine. Although I have recently purchased more advanced technology, I can't get rid of this one because it has features other units don't have, like FM radio, recorder and one can even save documents in it. The sound is great, has a big selection of equalizers and needs no special program to synch, add or remove files. By clicking on the icon in My PC, you can access the contents, eliminate, drag and add new songs as you please.Unfortunatelly, it's not compatible with Windows Vista, so it has frozen on me a couple of times. But, it has an easy access reset button for situations like these.I highly recommend it for those who do not care so much for high tech and want a very versatile mp3.
The device works great. I'm using a Samsung DLP TV, Yamaha receiver, and DirecTivo. Learning buttons cover the Tivo thumbs up/down. Macro buttons switch to and from XBox360. Controls volume through the receiver no matter what device is active. Works great!
These DVDs are pretty standard in that they let you record media to them and they will play on a computer or DVD player. Out of the batch of 50 I have only used four but have already found a dud which I realize is pretty common for large batches of DVDs. The top of the DVD itself is pretty ugly however, as it has the metal shine of a DVD with thin black writing. I would not use these for any type of client presentation because they just look pretty unprofessional. For a more professional look I would recommend something like Verbatim's DVDs with an inkjet label. Even if you do not plan to print on them, writing on a white surface looks better than this surface.
I love high tech gadgets,that's why I wanted to buy a HP iPAQ hx2795 Pocket PC (FA676B#ABA), last month I finally did. now I am in love with this little wonder, it has become part of me, I carry it every where I go I use it as MP3 player,Skype phone, I play games, write letters, fill up my time sheet for my job, watch videos, check my email,brows the Internet, transfer information to my computer and more.I have no negative thing to say about this product I wish I could have bought it before.if you are thinking about buying a iPAQ do it you won't regret it.
This is the first time I have ever written an unsolicited review. I own other Klipsch speakers as well as bose, polk audio, yamaha, others, Including some very exotic stuff. These speakers are incredible for the size and price. I have run everything from Slayer to Rihanna through them, The only thing in my house that squarely out classes them is my main theater ($10,000). You will not be disappointed the base is tight, mids and highs are very clear on acoustic music, literally turns your computer into a night-club. The amount of volume they put out is nuts! I cannot stress enough how impressive these speakers are, I have never heard anything hooked up to a computer come close! The best $150 you will ever spend for speakers.
My wife and I both have one of these. We use LimeWire to download our favorites without any cost. I enjoy the simplicity and user replaceable AAA battery with long play times. We use the headphones or attach to our vehicle or portable radios to hear through the speakers.
The Nikon D80 is an awesome camera and I am enjoying taking pictures with it! I am an amateur photographer, but this camera is easy to use. My order came quickly (from Adorama and Amazon) and was in good condition. I can heartily recommend the camera and ordering through Amazon.
I love this little tv,it's very flat only 2 inches wide and lightweight,the LCD screen is very clear and gets good reception.Looks great and people can't believe the great price.The only thing I would change would be the channel changer,you have to repeatitly push button to change channels
I'm a happy Toshiba HD-TV owner so I figured this would be a great DVD player, especially since consumer reports rates the now obsolete 3960 as a great buy. Initially I was happy with the picture quality, sound etc but the subtitles feature does not work. I've tried with several DVDs and also tried to resize my tv screen to all sizes. If you're wondering why you might care about subtitles, try watching "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" which has no English soundtrack. Then the next disaster, I played a couple of music CDs and they would skip every 10mins or so. Sorry Toshiba, I'm dissapointed.
I am glad I opened this to get it set up before giving as a gift, as it had problems and I had to return it:1. Stated resolution is 480x234, so I figured I would get good results if I resized images to 480x234. Nope. In 4:3 mode there are black bars on the top, bottom and sides. In 16:9 mode there are black bars on the top and bottom and the photo is smooshed. Coby phone support could not tell me what resolution I should use.2. Slideshow would only step through images one time, and then stop on the last image. I tried 2 different USB flash drives, but it made no difference. Coby had no solution.3. Remote came with a dead battery.4. Sent Coby and email with these questions, and they never responded, so I finally had to call and they did not resolve anything.
...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.
The Creative Zen works great. I love everything about it. I can listen to the radio, my favorite tune or look through my photo gallery. I like all the features and highly recommend this product.
I purchased the EH-6 AC adapter for my Nikon D200 camera specifically as a power source when transferring photos from the camera to the computer. (Downloading onto my MacBook with OS 10.4 can be slow, though downloading is faster onto my iMac with OS 10.5.) I read warnings to make sure the battery is at full power or to have electric power from an adapter to prevent photo problems in the event the battery dies in the middle of transferring. That is the whole point of the adapter, and I don't know of any other reason to own it.The problem is that it is impossible to connect the EH-6 adapter and the USB cable (used for downloading) into the D200 camera simultaneously. The adapter slot is in the middle of the left side of the camera (from the shooters perspective) and the cable cord plug is an L-shape that points down! It is made of hard material, so it cannot be bent. Directly below that is the USB slot. Only one can go in at a time! The shape of the adaptor cord plug is unfortunate and makes the item useless.Another item to sell on Craigslist.
Simple and does the job. No surprises. I had no trouble setting it up by myself. The trick is putting the TV on the arm before putting the arm into the wall mount. Gravity does all the work that way.
These speakers look nice and produce quality sound, if not powerful. You are going have connect some other way if you have quality sound card. The software for the LCD is fine, however, the email doesn't connect to server very well or is too slow, so I disabled it. These speakers are good for using on a computer which they are intended for. The price is reasonable on Amazon, but $149 is somewhat overpriced. These speakers aren't powerful enough for $149 even with interactive display. I will recommend these speakers purchased at a lower price. Also don't worry about the finger prints,they wipe off. Please! that's too picky.
Though I have 3rd generation apple IPOD, i love this small gadget. I didnt like the 1st generation shuffle.. but this one is cute and cool..especially for gym..
This device works wonderfully if you know how to use it, especially with the instructions given by another reviewer on this item. Just switch it to international mode by pressing preset for about 15 seconds then U.S. starts blinking then push the plus or minus circular button on the device and it will show international mode then switch it to the very nice and clear 87.9 and there you go.I must say the only downside is that it is a radio station with all the limits of one. Such as some static and when in the areas that are mountainous or have bad weather conditions or anything else that interferes with normal radio stations it will go staticy but overall i strongly recommend this product and i am currently using it with my zune 16.
First of all [i] was sucked into buying an ipod (the fourth generation click wheel) and loved it. I used limewire for a while(it was illegal though), but when i got a new computer i decided to stop and use iTunes. Well to say the least iTunes has a TON of songs, but i hated the fact that there was other music stores that didnt charge .99 cents a download. So that was the major facor into me deciding to switch to a new mp3 player. Basically all the kids in my school have an ipod video or an ipod mini, so you know i kind of wanted to be different. So i did some research and stumbled upon this CNET thing on the best new mp3 player and the vision M was there. Now the first thing that came to my mind was the fact that it looked similar to an iPod, but after i did my research I realized that it was far from it.The PROS:Best screen quality for videos- has something like 265,000 colours while the ipod has 64,000. Also you can change between 6 different backgrounds, which is a small but yet cool feature.Long Battery Life- I used to charge my iPod every night but with the Zen I only charge for two and a half hours every two or three days, which is great if I forget to charge it one night i dont really have to worry about "Is it going to die on me" factor. By the way its amazing because you can plug it in for around 45 minutes to charge and its halfway full when you pull it out. 2-2 1/2 hours to charge fully.Controls- I peronally love the layout of the buttons and ill exlplain them to you too. The one on the upper left with the arrow touching the dot is your "short cut" button. What that means is you can set it to on your setting and set it to bring you to a certain page in you player ( I set it to "Artists") so that when you are listening to a song and dont want to go back you just press that button and BAM you are there. The button underneath it is the back button which is just to go back. The button on the top right is the Play/Pause button, and the one on the bottom right is the small menue type button. You can use this to delete a track from you player(+)at any time.The controls are pretty basic to get used to, I picked them up in around ten to fifteen minutes. By the way on the long touchpad button there is to little small buttons to the left and right that is the Forward and Back buttons used to cycle through songs.Navigation- When you are in any of the sub folders for music you can hit the side button next to your touch pad and access a small side bar that has all of the letter in the alphabet. You just scroll down with the touchpad while it brings you the beginning section that starts with that letter. Which save you all the time of scrolling through thousands of songs.Video- I used windows media player to transfer music videos onto there and it transfered in about 10 seconds for a 3 minute video.Programs- I use Window Media Player to transfer songs, which is basically like a more advanced version of iTunes, and its pretty easy to get used to.Sound- Better than the iPods in my opinion. I played the exact same copy of a song on my ipod and on my zen at the same time with a different headphone in each ear (the song opened wiht a slow but loud drumming) and the zen beat it by a mile. To describe the sound its basically like your watching T.V in a way its sort of all around you and right next to you.Size- I don't see why everybody is complaing about the size. its basically about the size of the 40g 4G ipod. It feels comfortable in your hand. The front is pretty scratch worthy, but not too bad. I ordered an invisible shield from www.shieldzone.com and i could rub a coin all over it and just wipe it off and it looks brand new. The best part is you dont need to worry about the back getting scratched up because its like a sand blasted back. On the back the zen logo is indented with a ripple effect which adds some nice touch.Here is a website that shows a comparison to the ipod video (but if youve ever held an ipod video in your hand they feel somewhat uncomfortable, the zen feels sturdy but light)(...)THE CONS-Album art- O.K i have strived to get the album art onto the Zen but to me its literally impossible. Its not like itunes where you can just copy and paste a picture from amazon if you dont have it. I went to creatives online support and followed the instructions, which include, deleting a hidden folder on you zen, saving the picture, resizing it, import it, open it and choose the cover style. Its just crazy for creative to do everything practically perfect and screw up on a small thing like album artCustomer Support:Not really part of the zen but I called the technical support (for the album art)and i had to wait on the phone for 45 minutes, which is far from reasonable for a technical support (all the while listening to some sort of Japanese techno) and when the guy answers he reads me the thing from the website and says hes not to familiar with the vision M. So i called again (another 45 minutes) and the lady sends me a software up date for the wrong player. So i call back again (40 minutes) and now im really mad, and that lady puts me on hold and talks to her supervisors about how to do it and just redirects me to the online website which didnt even help me in the first place. So you get the picture on why the technical support stinks.Forgot to add i subscribed to Rhapsody for 15 dollars a month and now have unlimited downloads ande everything so that made this purchase all the more worth while.All in all the Zen is a great produc, and in my opinion kills the iPod video. BY THE WAY IF YOU DONT HAVE WINDOWS XP DONT BUY THE VISION M BECAUSE IT WONT WORK ON ANYTHING ELSE. Just wanted to let you guys know how much I love this little gadget
Most people when looking at the price on these things will just push them away because they say that their cheap $20 headphones sound just fine. Well, they aren't.You have to get into this headphone class and try these things out and after using these for a while, you may even want even better headphones, but the thing is, much better headphones cost a LOT more.These are excellent headphones and give great response and sound crystal clear. They are extremely comfortable and collapse. Yeah, they are big, but what studio headphones are not, that's a stupid reason not to buy these. They do cancel out noise and at a reasonable listening level others wont hear you either.These are a must-have for anyone who cares about music and wants to get the full experience of what artists made the music for. I've found that even if I didn't like something very much, these would make me like it just because of their crystal clear sound and how they illuminate and bring out the music to your ears. Get these.
We received our order even before the estimated ship date. We had the wireless router up and running in about 15 minutes. Thank you for your quick response.
Easy to use; works great on the plane; smaller and EZ to store... I'm really Happy to have them on trips and listening to books/CD's by the pool...5***** rating...
I love my scanner, it is somewhat easy to work, but once I figured it out it is great! I would recommend it, as this is my second police scanner, so much better than my first.
... my friend let me listen to his and it sucked. It was the worst thing I had ever heard. The bass wasn't even adible. Even at full blast I could hardly hear the music. If your going to a mp3 player get the Bantham 350
Speakers sound terrible. Tweeter is really low. Sound like static out of the woofer. Can't use supplied speaker wire because it is too thin. Would rather pay for a better name brand
We have had this monitor for over a year, and have had good results. For the money, we have no complaints.
I purchased this item on 12/12/09 and it never fit comfortably in the left ear but they were about twelve bucks so I did not send them back. Well on 7/9/2010 the left earphone stopped working. They were not mishandled or torn. There was no indication there was a problem with them. The sound was good and all of a sudden it stopped working. I am disappointed because Sony is usually a reliable product. I did not purchase a warranty and I guess I am literally paying the price for not doing so.
The Garmin Forerunner 101 may be the entry level for Garmin but it packs all the necessary information to enhance any level of runners workout. I was suprised by all the features offered in the 101, for example: a two year work out history; Workout maps; pace; time; distance; personal assistant actually too many to mention.Garmin started into the market with a homerun on the Forerunner 101 and continues to enhance their line of Forerunners.My running partner purchased the Garmin Forerunner 305 with the heart rate monitor capabilities. Although the 305 is robust and packed with features; I would still purchase the 101 for it's simplistic menu that offers everthing any level of runner needs to train.
Great plugs...fit my need perfectly and have been working great since I installed them. Thank you
The title says almost all. One clarification, however: the description give two heights for the stool. The higher one is for the stool with the three legs extended; the lower is with the legs unextended. This means that, at the lower height, one is sitting on an inverted pyramid, with the pointed "top" down. I have not tried this, but clearly this configuration would not be very stable. But the owner's manual does show drawings of the stool being used in this manner.I plan to use this stool as a low seat for playing music. I have two other stools for this purpose, but neither is light enough, nor compact enough when folded, to carry easily from gig to gig. The Walkstool folds to a size shorter though thicker than my music stand, and the folded stool fits into the rolling bag in which I carry music, tuner, and other paraphernalia.
I got this set and the koss pro4aa titanium set both for christmas, both of them are great, so I am kind've giving anyone out there a comparison between the two.I mainly wanted the pro4aa standard set because I really liked the old school design of them, some peoplewill have negative comments to say about the design, but it's basically a personal preference, I really like the retro design, makesme feel like I'm in an old studio wearing them.- Pro4aa vs Pro4aa Titanium -Pro4aa standard set:Comfort: they're more comfortable than the titanium set, a bit lighter and not as tight on the head.Sound: sound quality is a little better, but if you're looking for cans that reduce outside noise and waking your gf up, titanium set is better bet.Style: retro look is more for personal pleasure than trying to impress others.Construction: sturdy as hell, plastic is old school style tough, has foam lining at top and headphones swivel easily to conform to your dome, I've dropped it quite a few times already and had no issues.Pro4aa Titanium:Comfort:A little tight on the head, the bands place more pressure on your head than the standard set does, helps keep the set on your head better and earpiecescloser to the ears but makes the set more uncomfortable than the standard set, plus they're a bit heavier and take a bit getting used to.Sound: Sound quality is great, but not as good as the pro4aa in my opinion, but if you're looking for outside noise reduction, they do a really good job at that, and keeping sound in.Style: slick kind've futuristic looking design, looks cooler than the standard set and more up to date.Construction: very sturdy, pieces that hold earphones look a little cheap though, foam top piece helps make it very comfortable, set looks like it could take a beating, but I'd trust the standardsets meterial more.Overall they're both awesome headsets, and the price is definitely worth it for either of them.I enjoy using the standard ones the most.
Very intuitive. I can't beleive this little gadgets holds so much music. And Itunes makes it really easy to do it all. Never owned an ipod but my friend gave it to me as a gift. Best deal ever!! freeeee... This makes me want to buy a regular full size ipod so I can store my whole mp3 collection!
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
Excellent choice. Plenty of pockets for extra stuff. Lightweight. Comfortable for carrying on the shoulder.
I purchased these speakers about a month ago and they really exceeded my expectations. They sound fantastic and were very reasonably priced for the quality. In my opinion, they sound better than the Bose system and were half the price. I only wish that they made a system with more that two speakers.
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!!!
This product was great when i first got it. It barey ever skipped and the search function was excellent. I am only rating it 2 stars becasue after a few months the thing just started going through battery's. I kept buying new batterys and it kept draining them in 10 minutes. Don't buy this CD player whatever you do.
We were pleasantly surprised at the number of channels this antenna pulled in.Located in a semi-rural location adjacent to a small airport, we are able to pick up all the major stations along with their side-band channels.Highly recommended.To the poster who couldn't put it together and threw it away- come on!It is only 3 pieces! The VHF "ears" screw in, and the UHF antenna just pops in!What is so hard about that?
I am a huge fan of the old GE headset phones. I've used them for years. Unfortunately, I guess they weren't that popular and before long they were discontinued.So, I was thrilled when this new, sleek version was released recently. This is a slick, lightweight phone. And now you can replace the headset if you break it (a fatal flaw in the old design).I have done side by side comparisons with the older model and I'm told the old model's sound is a little clearer. The new model seems to have superior range. No extra battery with the new version, so you have to be sure to keep it charged.This model has some odd things I'd like to see fixed. For one, I can't seem to dial in the volume very well. When I've set the headset volume for voice, the dial tone is far too loud, as are the key tones. This is a minor annoyance, but the old model was much better in this area.All in all, I'm happy with it though. I still think this form factor is the best one for headset users. Not too small, not too big...just right.
After considering several discriminating factors (size, price, user reviews and etc), I was tied between Panasonic and Samsung 42" Plasma screens. I compared Samsung HP-S4253 and Panasonic TH-42PX60U at the local CircuitCity and BestBuy stores several times. You could not go wrong with either brand.Comparison at the stores:TVs and sound systems are things that you have to go see/hear yourselves before buying. Every body has their personal preferences. Picture quality was the most important factor for my wife and I. Personally, Panasonic had better whites (HD - Discovery channel) compared to Samsung. Other than that, overall color and picture quality (HD movies) looked better on Samsung. My wife could not really tell the difference between the two anyway, except she found the Samsung cabinet more aesthetically pleasing. Based on the specs, Samsung has better features than Panasonic. We decided to order the Samsung from Amazon for ~ $1250 (savings of about $350 with the free wall-mount rebate).At home experience:We got the TV on 12/12/06, about 12 days after ordering. The EGL delivery driver helped me to carry the TV upstairs and unpack. Unfortunately, I didn't have a cable connection upstairs, so I connected an internal antenna and a DVD player with component video output to the TV. The setup was quite intuitive enough. I was lucky enough to get a couple of HD channels over the air (WOSU-HD and ABC). The reception was quite impressive even with a couple of old rabbit ears, something I bought a couple of years ago for $20. I was very pleased with the HD picture quality: good resolution, color, and clarity. Ordinary DVD movies looked good too. I expect the picture quality to improve when I get an upconverting DVD player and Dishnetwork with HD channels. Just don't have the money for it now. I don't hear any buzzing noise as some folks commented. I wish plasmas had individual color settings (Red, Blue, and Green) like the CRT's and DLPs, but the movies are good enough with Dynamic color setting. This is definitely a great TV overall.
I purchased this item to power a passive sub-woofer I own. Prior to buying it, I described what I was hoping to accomplish to the manufacturer and was told this was the perfect match. It wasn't.I'm guessing that this amp is really good for something, but for me it has proven to be a paperweight.
I just plugged it in and it worked. No driver installation required. I use it with my Palm Tungsten E2 and Polar RS800SD without any problems.
I am relatively small female avid runner and ear buds just fall out of my ears. I also have not had success with those that hang over the ear. These are the only ones that are light and STAY in my ears. The sound is just fine....I'm running, after all, and need to hear my surroundings. I took the advice of other reviewers and bought the Amazon replacement plan for 2.99 and...as they predicted, the headphones did break (on the crease, where the piece folds). But, they lasted me for 8 months and now, I'm getting them replaced for the cost of my 2.99 replacement plan. I'm buying another replacement plan with the new ones...I don't care if they break again...and I expect they will..I'm just so happy to have found decent headphones that don't slip!
I was hesitant to spend this much on a set of headphones even though they are noise cancelling, but I am very happy with my purchase. I believe over the ear headphones are the best way to go if you want the full benefit of noise cancellation. These are comfortable and they block out a lot of noise so that I can concentrate when I study. I did deduct one star b/c occasionaly I get a little static/electric noise in one of the ears, but I can't be sure if it is the headphones or interference from something else.
I run 24 miles a week with it and so far have had no problems. Yes, the ipod is difficult to get in and out of the case but so far I have not taken it out of the case- I just remove the arm band and leave the case on. In other words, you can separate the elastic arm band from the ipod case when you're not working out. There is no reason why I've needed to take the case off- all buttons and ports are fully accessible w/ the case on. The arm band seems to be good quality with good velcro; stays snug around my arm, yet stretchy so I can still lift arm weights (biceps) with it on. The rubber case is durable and protects well. Also, there is a screen protector that comes with it. Like another reviewer pointed out, if you do not put the screen protector on the first with no bubbles, you lost your chance to use it. I'm not sure about this- mine went on right the first time.One reviewer mentioned it bounces around a bit when running. I have not had this problem. I think it would fit most female arms- my upper arm is 10" and it even fits my lower arm snugly (8.5"). I'd definitely recommend this armband to others and would buy another.
We received the Garmin eTrex Vista in prompt and timely manner. It was new as stated. We have been using it for geocaching and having a great time with it for many months now. I recommend this product and company highly. Thanks for the fun!
This digital photo frame has reasonably good picture quality and once set up, can be used by anyone in the selected mode. I have it set for slide presentation mode and people enjoy looking at it. I could easily see giving it, already set up, to people who are not computer savvy, such as grandparents. To give them new pictures, send a new card and they slip that in. That said, the cost is still fairly high and the buttons on the top of the frame useless unless you have them memorized or really good vision. I would recommend this product.
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...
The mouse appeared to work just fine right out of the box on my Dell Lattitude 800 notebook with XP pro. The accelleration was too high so I downloaded the mouseworks latest version on 12/25/03.The kensington software then completely removed the laptop Alps pad and the pointing stick. No recovery is possible. The wireless mouse does NOT behave as a USB device!. It is no longer even recognized as such. It can not be removed as a normal usb device should. I wouldn't recommend this product to Saadam. Buy anything but this mouse. Microsoft and Logitech products work just fine.
This camera bag is just incredible. There's room for everything I need for my camera ... batteries, USB cable, remote cable, etc. while remaining so small. It doesn't feel like I'm carrying much more than the camera itself, but it's padded, weatherproof and convenient. I also love the fact that it comes in red.
This is a great little case. It is good, durable material, well-constructed, with extra storage flap on the outside. Handle is secure and comfortable. You won't be disappointed with this case. Take it at its word, however, that it is for 7" DVD; anything larger probably won't fit.
showed up on time works well, came packaged nicely. no problems with this product at all. more cost effective than going to the store.
After three months, this router became unreliable. Tech supports try to help me out but this router requires refurbish. Considering the amount I spend on this router, this isn't worthy.
I did a great deal of research before buying this lens. I own a Canon 20D and a Canon 30D and use Canon's 17-75mm and 85-300mm IS USM lenses. However, I hate changing lenses. Tamron's 18-250mm lens is a 'one stop shopping' lens. It compares favorably with both of my other Canon lenses in terms of image quality but it spans a focal range that is unique. Some would call it a 'walk around' lens. That's a good term because you need carry no other lens unless you have a special need. I did not call the lack of image stabilization (IS) a disadvantage because if you need IS you would not be considering this lens. I have not found the lack of IS to be a disadvantage, since you can compensate by using the appropriate shutter speed. If you need to crank out to 250mm just kick up the shutter speed to 1/500th second unless the light is too low.Tamron provides a 'lock' to prevent the lens from extending on its own when hanging from your neck by the shoulder strap pointing downward. I have not found this lock to be necessary. Zooming is anything but loose. It has a firm feel but does not slide on its own.After several months of use and several hundred exposures I am still very happy with my purchase of this lens. I seldom take it off and it is generally my first choice for a project. I think any buyer will be pleased with the results obtained using this lens.
I bought this to photograph small items to sell on my online shop. Items smaller than a lady's shoe. This setup is only barely large enough to accommodate that. And you need to get creative to make most shots work.The lighting is woefully under powered. The backdrops are solid, but I would have liked a white or black backdrop instead of that garish blue.If you are shooting tiny objects (like the size of a matchbox toy car) and have access to supplemental lighting - this may work great for you.I do like how nicely everything folds up. It has been neatly folded up and stored away since about an hour after I unpacked it and realized it wouldn't suit my needs.
This camera has everything. Easy to use and great picture quality. I highly recommned this camera.
Flashes have always befuddled me, but, this one is easy and quick to learn to use. great for fills, bounces, and everything else. I love the quiet recharge, and how fast it recharges as well. I'm thinking of getting another!
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.
For $25 you really can't go wrong here. I just got my pair earlier today and I couldn't be more happy. These headphones are really, really light and comfortable. The sound is unbelievably good. The cord is a little short as others have said, but I'm using these headphones with a new 40GB iPod, so they're fine for what I need 'em for.People can definitely hear your music if it's loud enough and your location is quiet enough. In a louder environment you'd be fine, but if you want these headphones for use at the gym or something like that then you may be in a bit of a quandry.All in all, this product is excellent and unbelievable for the price. If you're looking for affordable headphones to use in conjuction with a portable music source I doubt you'd find a better pair than these.
After doing some research for a filter for my ultra wide angle lense (Tamron 10-24), I learned that circular polarizers may not be a good alternative because the extreme wide angle make the color on the sky uneven (unless you are looking for the effect). I decided to get a gradient ND to make the sky pop. I really like the filter and I have beautiful pictures in the sessert with deep blue sky. On a cloudy day you can get dramatic stromy like effects. I give it 4 stars because for some reason is not so easy to put in and take out and I am affreaid to mess up the lense thread so I have to be very careful.
These headphones put out too much treble in relation to the bass. The sound is not balanced. To make it worse, the treble that it does put out gives the sound a rough quality. They may be compact and convenient, but they're not for someone with a good ear.
it fit perfect .im very satisfied with this dash kit from metra .good quality.it is exceed my expetations and it was very easy to instal it
I live 7 blocks from the Empire State Building, where many channels are broadcast from. I picked up a weak analog signal, and no HD signal. I moved to various parts around my apartment with the best reception being static-filled video, and the worst being no video and only audio. I can see if I was 75 miles from Manhattan, but the distance I am from the broadcast antenna is measured in hundreds of yards.There was no documentation included, and the unit feels cheaply made and clumsy. Returned for refund. Shame on you Phillips.
I use this for my Canon sd300 camera and so far I have no issues with this card. It is fast when taking and downloading pictures and when deleting pictures that you just took. For the price this is a really great card (the best value out there) and I am definately going to get another one thanks to the great deals with the rebates.
I've worn Philips turbo bass heandband headphones for years while running and for hours at work. Their new design is excruciatingly uncomfortable so I needed to look elsewhere. Ordered these since the reviews were good and they were inexpensive.Very disappointed. These are very cheaply made and the sound is horrible. Very flimsy, and I don't believe they'd hold up well. You get what you pay for.However, I also ordered Sony MDR-AS35W headphones ($25-$30) to try as well. I highly recommend paying the extra money for those - well worth it. Good sound quality (comparable to Turbo bass) and extremely comfortable. I've worn mine all day at work for a couple of weeks. I'll be order more of those.
Good points:-1 touch backup -- everything's automated. You just hit `backup' to backup your ENTIRE handheld, or `restore' to restore your ENTIRE handheld and it's done. No worrying about compatibility conflicts. You may have apps that may not be compatible with your Visor, but it wouldn't affect the function of the backup module-It's thorough -- EVERYTHING gets backed up, including but not limited to all PIM data (can't speak for outlook users, as I don't use it, but my guess is that that's also covered), various settings in the "pref" icon, applications, as well as all its data. Examples include your ToDo entries, entries you've made in Bankbook3 (banking software), and even your saved game sessions and high scores from games like Space Trader and SubHunt (for the games part, hotsyncing only restores the actual game only. You'll need to start all over from scratch).-Works right out of the box -- no extra drivers or updates are required. It's true plug and play just like the vast majority of Springboard modules-Has limited but nice user error checks -- the only ones I know of are:&gt;being able to recognize that it (the module) is working with a different handheld/user, so you won't accidentally wipe out your (or someone else's) data on the Visor or backup module.&gt;being able to recognize that your request to backup stuff is much smaller (like files are missing) than what's already backed up. Good example to illustrate this would be when I deleted whole categories of bank records I didn't need anymore. Before the backup started, it ran a warning that I'll be losing a lot of info on the module if I went through. Deleting all the info was purposely done, but it's still nice to see such checks take place to safeguard your data.-Fast restores -- Despite the slow backup process (described below), restoring takes considerably less time.-I've had mine for over 3.5 years, since I had my Visor, and switched to my Visor Neo over 1.5 years ago. I haven't done a lot of restores, but it has been just as reliable, if not more as Palm Desktop and my handhelds.Bad points:-Backups are relatively slow -- I have about 5.9MB of used memory on my handheld, and each backup session takes almost 4 minutes. This figure is better on the Original Visor or other Visors with less used memory, but it's still going to be pretty slow compared to hotsyncing. Some of you may replace hotsyncing with backup modules for various reasons, but I'll bet that you won't be backing up on the module that liberally. This takes much more patience, not to mention more battery power.-All or nothing -- Mentioned in another review as well. Restoring/backing up the whole handheld is generally the ideal thing you want, but suppose you accidentally delete an app, or it'd be easier to just restore an old version of some set of records rather than manually undoing everything. You'll get those modifications you done to be undone, but so will everything else you've done since that time, like new appointments you set up or new phone numbers you recorded since then.-Kinda bulky -- In the age of high capacity SD/MMC cards and DVD +/- R/RWs, one would scoff to see only 8MBs in such a plastic cartridge. There aren't many other backup modules for Handspring though, and the smaller SD cards mean u just lose them easier.WHO SHOULD BUY THIS?-People on the road, going through extended periods of time without having access to a laptop or desktop to synchronize their info-People who have, foresee, or are worried of their desktop AND handheld crashing. (For me, it was using Win98 SE, loading a bunch of 3rd party games and apps, and having to reset both of them often)-People who find forty to sixty-five dollars a small price to pay for losing extremely critical data-People who REALLY want to keep their high scores (expansion flash memory cards are another alternative)ADDITIONAL COMMENTS-Unless you're handheld is constantly bugging out (in which case you should consider getting a new unit that's more stable), than it'd be wise to keep that and the module apart for as much as possible. Specifically, if you're out on the road and keep the module plugged in, you'll be defeating the purpose of utilizing a backup module if your handheld (and the backup that's plugged into it) gets stolen, lost, or falls into a wishing fountain and shorts out everything. Technically you &gt;could&lt; restore from you're desktop, but the whole idea of having a backup is so that we wouldn't have to place all our trust in our desktop AND handheld right?-If you feel you have a solid, stable PC and/or handheld, then you could easily get away with making backups every 2 weeks or once a week. If you just added a lot of important data to your handheld, then backup right away. Otherwise don't bother. The slow backup process will seem much less painful if you cut down on the number of backups you need to perform.-Obviously, apps and files only on plugged in expansion cards aren't backed up, but those files on expansion cards would be backed up already in the case that you lose handheld and desktop information.-In case it's not mentioned, this product has 8MB of memory, so it'll work for every type of Visor handheld except for the Visor Pro. For original Visor users, you don't get to save 2 - 4 profiles on there. Only one just like the rest of us.
I've purchased several of these regulated, linear power supplies to replace the cheap "wall warts" that come with most of my audio gear. At around $16 for a regulated power supply with decent transformer, it's a great deal! Much better than the cheapo "switching" power supplies that come with most equipment these days.So far, all of the ones I've bought are still working. Hope Amazon keeps carrying this little PS at a reasonable price for a long, long time.
I'm pretty impressed with this speaker set. For starters, I was concerned that with the low cost they would't be too great sounding but to my wonderful surprise, they are pretty darn good. They put out plenty of clear, equal sound- treb and bass, turning out to be full and nice sounding. I liked the shape because round speakers are just harder to install so, these were an easy cut and in they went. The wiring was a little on the thin side but, I felt like that was fine considering it's not pumping out massive power. Thy're not too heavy, look clean, sound clean and the price was cheap. They were a good buy for me and have been giving me good consistent sound since they were installed.
Great sound quality,Huge memory.One point to note is not advertised is that you canrecord directly from a CD without using a computer.Another important point that it is multicodec which means it will play the new compression formats other than MP-3The new compression formats create files much smaller than mp3's which means you can store more songs.
I've owned this camera for close to a year now and was taking pictures with it again today and had to write this review, because every time I take pictures with it, I'm amazed by the quality of the pictures! I also have a DSLR (Olympus E510), but I still think the Fuji wins with the Olympus on several things (I got the Olympus only because it's got a bigger sensor that can easily accommodate its 10 megapixels; also wanted to see if there's something that can beat this Fuji). The Fuji has a much bigger zoom (and you don't have to change lenses), which is sharp and with a very good focus, and, what I consider a big plus, it has a Chrome setting for pictures. Set your pictures to chrome and see what a difference in color this setting makes. Of course, it depends if you want pretty pictures or if you want pictures that accurately reflect what you see. Either way, you will not get disappointed with this camera! And you'll love the manual zoom - the lens is superb! Oh, and one more thing - take pictures on the manual setting - the auto setting is fine too but you'll get much better results with the manual (don't be afraid, it's really easy!). It's also pretty light and fits well in hand. It's an overall great prosumer camera that easily competes with much more expensive DSLRs!
Storage:Decent. I have the 40GB and there are already 60 gig drives out there. However, this will last a while and, hey, in five years all of our digital information will no doubt be available Wi-Fi style.I am at 5200 titles now and have about 40% space left.Sound:Absolutely amazing. Now I know what Queensryche would sound like in my living room. And I heard it on the train. I spoke with a Creative Labs designer for this model, and evidently the &quot;EAX&quot; function almost didn't make the cut. I am thrilled it did. This feature alone makes up for the lack of compactness the iPod/mini offers.Price:Still high. Was $372 (now $399 again) on Amazon in March 2004. That's way above the price for a similar Nomad Zen.Connectivity:None better on the market. USB 1.0, 2.0 and Firewire.Software:Horrid. It seems like the designers just found their 256 color pallate. The interface is not intuitive and is clunky. Get Notmad from Red Chair and you will see your Nomad as you should -- as an external drive to your PC. The Ripping function on the Creative software hangs once every five times or so.Firmware:The upgrades make this a solid interface. Be sure to upgrade online. (Apr. 2004 version is 1.40.p)Design:Clunky. The NJ3 is still compact enough to stow in a jacket pocket or front pocket of a briefcase. It looks like a CD Player, which is fine. I suppose it is less likely to be thieved off me on the street since it looks like a $20 piece of merchandise.Durability:This puts the Nomad Jukebox 3 over the top...and perhaps is a benefit of the CD-tank-like shell. While grooving out the other night, my buddy grabbed the attached speakers (Panasonic, $39, Creative's are baaad and costly) off of my garage fridge -- thinking they were wireless. He launched the player 8 feet out and 6+ feet down. At what seemed like 30MPH.There's barely a scuff on her and she's played tremendously for several days since.Bottom line:Pricey. But, in this case, with cost comes incredible hardware/firmware quality. This product is worth the purchase.
I just picked up the last model of this (actually the display model) from my local staples for $989 + the extended warrenty and this has got to be one of the best notebooks I've purchased.The widescreen adds alot more viewage than you'd expect and is very nice to have for the money. The fans are ultra-quiet, a huge thing coming from a user of the super-loud ze4200 series of pavilions. The processor is outstanding, and is 64-bit instead of the intel 32-bit, which is ALOT nicer for more heavy-duty appliactions.For the money, this is probably the best you can get. Some upgrades that you might look into:-DVD Burner. Burn gigabytes instead of megabytes.-1024 MB RAM. RAM is fairly cheap, and easily accessable. All you'd need is 2 sticks of 512 RAM that are compatible with this notebook and thats a sweet upgrade.-80-120+ GB hard drive. 60 GB is more than enough for the average user. However, if you download movies, music, or if you dual-boot with more than one operating system (linux, other versions of windows, bsd..) Even external USB drives, although dual booting OS's on them is probably not the route to go, you can get a fairly cheap and pocketsized 80 GB harddrive now a days.However, this notebook is outstanding standalone. Another plus is for Linux users, the graphics chipset is nvidia, so you get direct rendering kernel modules from nvidia themself.
I bot this portable DVD player 6 months ago and it works great, it comes with all accessories that needed. No doubt you would have to pay $500+ for some name brand DVD player like Sony, Panasonic and etc... But last week when I tried to opened it, the hinge broke for no reason, I called the manufaturer and they would replace the part but I have to pay $50 for parts. This is radiculous since I only paid $200 for the player.I love this unit bit who knows what will break easy later on.
I have had my Western Digital external hard drive for over two years and have never had a problem with it! I would recommend it to anyone and have. I like Western Digital products because they are reliable and well built. In fact the reason I'm on Amazon's website is to shop for another Western Digital external hard drive, except this time I think I'm going to get a 500gb My Book.
Get off the price issues - if you do your homework this unit can be found easily below $300.00. 2.5" color screen is great on the eyes and photos and movies can easily be viewed. Sound is great (FM and MP3). The benchmark has been raised on Apple - I have bought 3 Apples and this unit is best at the moment.
I got olympus master free with my Camera. (not plus.) let me tell you, it is a major dissapointment to work with. Basically it doesn't do anything useful. It can copy and organize your photos reasonably well. Why not use picassa or iphoto or any of the other free ones that do a better job. Basically it does a lot, but does nothing well. If you are a point and shoot user, just use picassa and photoshop elements. If you are a high end user, you already know what you like, (I like PS of course, picassa, and photomatix) and this software is not going to help you in any way.
I have an NEC burner and these discs work great at 8X. Some people buy them because some Verbatim's carry an MMC003 media code and can burn at 12X. The truth is, Verbatim use to make their own media, but now just rebadges them with thier name and are actually made by varied media manufacturers. In the end, you get varied results when you burn faster than what the media is rated, becuase the media is not always the same, even though it was packaged as Verbatim. If you intend to burn at 8x, then these will be fine for your purposes. But if your intent is to burn these at above 8x, be careful, different burners will get varied and unstable results, becuase you'll never know what you'll end up with.
i bought this router hoping to get signal range improvement overmy current belkin 54g router. i tested the router and had no improvement at all. in fact ,this router in no way has 1000% better coverage as marketed by netgear than my regular g router.trust me this is not even close to being true. my house is about 3000 sq ft.,so large but not enormous.there appears to be firmware problems as well. if you have a mixed b and g devices environment like i so (old laptops and g wireless media servers) the performance is awful . very slow. my son tried to do some gaming off of his laptop and it would freeze.cnet did some tests in a mixed b anf g environment and performance dropped greatly compared to an all g environment.so be warned if you have a mixed group like i do.this is not the router for you.wait for a good n router
I've had this project for the past two years and it works great and is reliable. I didn't have much problems setting it up and I've had no problems since.
A coworker had recently bragged to me about buying these cables, and when i told him what he was really buying, he was shocked.He hadn't shown up to work for the last couple days and the boss got in this morning, he said that the guy's wife "found him in the garage, hanging by a noose made of some sort of speaker wires he had just purchased".R.I.P. - Frank Grimes.I guess these cables are pretty rugged.
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 was in the market for 20amp surge protectors for a home theater. There are very few options in this space and Tripp Lite happens to provide one of the only surge protectors for 20amp circuits that aren't for a datacenter.My ONLY complaint is the 15' cord. I have two of these plugged into 2 dedicated circuits right beneath the wall plug and thus have about 29' of super thick power cord to neatly tuck away next to the power strip.I wish that Tripp Lite would offer a 6' version of this product. That aside, it's doing it's job just fine.
This is my 3rd Epson product (2nd printer). Once again, I am not disappointed. The set up was super easy. And the speed - WOW! (And I'm just using a parallel connection.) The output is excellent. I know I will once again love my Epson product!!!
Well I finally upgraded from my Archos 20 Recorder after 3 years of reliable use (it still works like a charm, but I wanted video). The ZEN:M is like taking a rocket to the future. I downloaded several shows to it and went about doing my daily work. The sound is awesome, even with the headphones it came with. It sounds even better with a pair of Shure e2c headphones. The scroll bar is super cool, the onscreen controls are pretty and intuitive. It syncs like a dream, plays almost all the video formats on the web (unlike IPOD).I highly recommend it, It's actually less than the video-ipod, has 10 times the features, plays 30 times more types of files, better screen, better battery life. Hey Sheep, quite believing the hype Apple is not better, it might be prettier on the outside, but we all know beauty is only skin deep.
This works great for XM. We use it regularly and have been very pleased with the quality. Great for stocking stuffers.
Before I buy these speakers, I made an extensive research. I have tested BOSE, JBL and POLK speakers but all of them seems not to be enought for my new SONY 6.1 HOME THEATER AUDIO. I choose this ones for price and because of the opinions of other buyers; I am glad I did that because the quality of sound is amazing, and I did not expect the size of the speakers.
THE PROTRON UNIT IS A "WORK HORSE" IT IS SIMPLE TO MOST PEOPLES UNDERSTANDING AND DIFFICULTY WITH THE UNIT IS MINIMAL TO NONE. I HAVE 2 OF THEM.......IF U ARE LOOKING FOR SIMPLICITY AND MINIMAL HASSELS IN SET UP AND FUNCTIONALITY THIS IS A GOOD BASIC UNIT TO GET THE FEEL FOR DVD RECORDING
Great camera. High quality pictures. I love it, as well as my friends and my neighbors. My wife like it but not love it though, she like it to be both powerful and small/light to hold, something doesn't exist now.
very easy to use. at the time, it was well worth the money. won't leave home without it.
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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).
a lot of friends asked me where i got this. it's fabulous, i can put both my laptop (thinkpad x200s) and my camera (nikon d70s) in it, together with other 2 medium sized lens. in addition, i put my pocket camera, psp, pda, cellphone, and all the chargers in it.
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 have used this camera for about a month with my Swann DVR card, and it does an excellent job for my use, which is monitoring the activities of feral cats on my back porch, primarily at night.My distance needs are minimal, and I am able to see the animals movements very well.So far at least 4 cats, 3 raccoons and 2 possums have been spotted.The only issue is that with my Swann card, the motion detection will be triggered occasionally when the camera seems to have a tiny glitch which is seen as a line across the screen.I have not hooked it up yet, but based on limited testing, the Swann camera that is a little more expensive provides a better picture at night, which I assume is because of the larger number of infrared LEDs.
To be honest, I originally bought this item to try and find a pen drive that wouldn't cause my computer to crash like all of the other drives I've used in the past. Unfortunately, it still makes my PC crash when I pull the device from my USB, but I still liked how it transferred data off and on computers quickly.Compared to other drives I've seen with similar storage space, this was a real steal for only $29.99, and came in a nice compact shape for easy travel. The item was a real value; a plus for someone in college that needed it right away for large file transfers the coming semester.I gave it a test right out of the package putting some 800 varied files on it to see how fast the transfer between PCs would be, and it passed with flying colours. Everything arrived in the same shape, and transferred off the device faster than it went on.All and all, a good buy.
I've had mine for 2 years now and have had no problems and it's still working fine. It does what it's supposed to and has protected my equipment through power outages as well as irritating power hits from my power company - often 8 a day.
Printer was easy to set up and works great. Price was fantastic. Very happy with the printer.
I use this product on an iMac and it works great. Data transfer is fairly quick (it is a little noisy while its working, however, but not so much that its a problem). Its slim and doesn't take up much space, and I like that my computer's USB port is the drive's power source - no worry about finding an extra outlet to plug it in to. This product is an economical way to back up your hard drive.
We gave this dvd player along with the matching tv almost four years ago and it is still working. It has always made kind of a loud sound when putting the dvd in and it always sounds kind of rough at first- we don't notice the sound once the movie is playing. We haven't had any problems at all with the player but to note, we just recently starting letting our daughters touch the unit and we did not have the tv sitting on top of the player. Maybe the weight of the tv on top of the dvd player and then kids messing with it could be the cause of it not working right for a lot of people. Even though the tv and dvd player are made to go together and even fit together with the tv on top, I don't think it is a good idea to put that much weight on the dvd player.
This was my first go around with the new 802.11g wireless technology. I have a cable modem at home and was able to hook up several other computers to my connections without having to pay the cable people for extra computer connections (i.e. modems, they don't care about routers.) There was a little bit of a learning curve, however, this was my first time I ever used or touched a router. I think that with any system that is new, and more so new to you, there is a small learning curve to get things working best. I heard many good things about Netgear and they have all lived up to be true thus far. I would recommend that if you are a first time wireless user that you hook up your system via actual cables and get use to your setup before trying to log on to your wireless connection. Just make sure you secure your connect (which was easy) so Joe Neighbor dosen't download Britney Spears from kazaa off your connection. One more thing, make sure you purchase the compatible part's and they are &quot;g&quot; or both &quot;g and b&quot;. Same name brands might also help a little in other areas too.
For the price offered here at amazon I find the Kilpsch Promedia 2.1 a good value. They have held up to everything I've thrown at them, whether it be music, games or movies, all without distortion. I wish that the power cable was modular just in case it ever needs replacing, but alas it is attached, my only other complaint is that the power switch is located on the back of the sub-swoofer which normally sits on the floor, not very convenient to get to. Other than those minor complaints, overall its a quality built product. My only regret is that i didn't purchase it earlier.
I had an old Microsoft 3D Pro Joystick with a 15 pin gameport connection that I just couldn't get going with WinXP or Win7 and decided to try the Logitech joystick with USB. I have used other Logitech products and like the vid cam C500, so I said, "What the heck". I use the joystick with Flight Simulator 2004 and it works quite well. The only CON I could find with this stick and the Microsoft 3D Pro is that they don't have a natural feel. I've flown planes and the stick on a real plane doesn't have the resistance and slow response I've found in these two joysticks. By-the-way, I have a state-of-the-art computer (4 gig memory and quad core processor and all that rot) (with no complaints in other softwares). Maybe no one makes a stick with ideal conditions. I've read the reviews on the stick that the "twist" aspect goes awry after repeated use, but I don't believe that will apply to me since I don't use that mechanism often. Anyway, I highly recommend this stick for anyone interested; and, the shipping and handling was quite fast.
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 had been using this device for 2 days, and started feeling better everytime I open it..It has excellent screen, Power Management functionality and built in Bluetooth compatible SD card and more...Pros :1. Great features at cheaper price2. Excellent Screen3. Excellent multimedia operation4. Easy to use, even IR-ports5. Almost weightlessCons:1. Does not have removable battery.2. Does not have CF card slot.3. Not a good cover case.Overall I may like to recommend this Pocket PC
... don't hesitate to get this. Small, plug and play -- and for me it has worked for about a year with no problems.
I spent more than I wanted to, but I am glad I did. All units I looked at compared themselves to the 580EX II. So, I figured it was the best and I am very happy with my decission. I need to learn more about the powerful flash and how to make it work for me, but I will have fun doing it.
I'm typically not very tech savvy, but this I can do. My computer, a Dell Dimension 6000, was performing very slowly. In fact, its 512MB memory was nearly incapable of running more than one program at any given moment. It was a point of continual frustration for me and my wife. We considered purchasing a whole new computer, but I had heard from a friend that increasing memory would do the trick. $50 vs. $500: I decided to try the memory option.Installing the memory is super easy. Just unplug you computer, open the tower, extract the old memory sticks, and insert the new memory. The whole process took about 5 minutes. (I made sure I was grounded the whole time by touching a piece of metal. Even a small static shock can ruin the memory. You can buy anti-static bracelets, but I wouldn't spend the money if you're not going to be doing this daily.)After turning on my computer, I noticed an immediate increase in speed. Seriously, it's like I have an entirely new computer. I can have three or four programs open at once, and I don't notice any lagging. The PNY Optima 2GB memory is an excellent option for anyone looking to get their old computer working like new again.
My sound improvement wasn't as dramatic as many people describe, likely because I already had my computer wired to a good reciever and speakers, but I did notice an improvement over the integrated system I have once I made some adjustments. If you listen to rock, pop, blues or jazz, this card can make everything seem a bit brighter and punchier. It also seems to improve Pandora internet radio streams even more than my mp3's, though I have to keep the volume at about 3/4 in the Pandora player to prevent distortion. If you mostly listen to classical on a good stereo, I'm not sure if this card will do much for the sound, but it might.
I'm glad to review these batteries after several years of use. These batteries hold a charge longer and work better than any other brand of rechargeable battery I've used, including Duracell and Radio Shack brands. The charger works well, too.
The first day this arrived it worked very well. The vlume was real low, but all other features worked. Then it just locked up permanently. I loaded the new firmware, tried reformatting, nothing worked. I was really disappointed after this product seemed like a great fit the first few hours. I returned it for a refund the next day.
I performed extensive tests (about 2 rolls each) of Fuji and Kodak APS films at 100, 200, and 400 ASA, using a Canon ELPH camera (the original aspherical zoom lens model). I shot a variety of outdoor scenes in a variety of lighting conditions (e.g. downtown skyscraper architectural with bright clear blue sunny skies, flowers and trees with both bright sun and shade, rock close-ups in overcast). I shot a few indoor locations, without a flash at ASA 400, with flash for the others. I examined the results for color, range, clarity and grain. Here's what I saw:For ASA 100, Kodak kicked butt. Clearly better color rendition, and much, much tighter grain and better detail in all the bright lighting situations, especially with panorama print.For ASA 400, I was pleasantly surprised that Fuji really outperformed the Kodak film. Fuji had vibrant blues and was good all across to the reds. Kodak felt washed out on the blue side, weirdly. Also surprising was that Fuji had tighter grain in bright conditions; they both looked grainy of course in lower light, but the Fuji somehow felt smoother or less chunky in the blown-up panorama prints. It also seemed to have better tonal range in both light and dark settings.Frankly, neither of the ASA 200 films seemed acceptable to me for outdoor shots; indoors with flash, both were OK and Kodak was maybe better color. Outside, they both felt lower contrast/saturation, subsequently cramped color, didn't have the tight grain of the 100, and didn't work as well in low light and indoors (without flash) as the 400. Just seemed not worth it compared to the two options.
I was surprised at how well the stylus worked for my iPad!! The bigger plus is that the pen works well too...it writes smoothly...the only complaint I have is that once you take the cap off of the pen, you have to hold it in the other hand and risk losing it. Other than that, I think the pen/stylus is exceptionally good!
This is a good product, allowing for both transmission and reception. In reception mode it's essentially using the I-pod as a battery pack. In transmit mode you need to be sure you have an FM station that is totally clear (otherwise unoccupied), and be specific about placement in the car. Our antenna is in our rear window, so we have some problems putting it in the front seat storage area. Overall a good buy.
I finally decided to get an MP3 player because I was getting tired of searching for and loading CDs in my car's changer. I wanted as much storage capacity as possible so I could keep my entire music library in my car, which is the only place I listen to music.My research led me to the 60 GB Ipod and then I found the Archos. Not only does it have more space (100 GB), but a bigger screen (but it is also bigger and heavier than the Ipod.) However, now I could use the Archos to store my daughter's videos for trips and ditch the heavy DVD player and discs. Plus it has a built in speaker, which is necessary since my daughter refuses to use earphones.Transfering files from Windows XP is easy. Video transfer is as simple as plugging the Archos into a DVD player and recording as the DVD is played. A more complicated approach is to rip the DVD on a PC and recode using MPEG-4. For car/travel the Archos is great. For those who need a player while jogging/biking, something smaller without all the video functions might be a better choice.
this is a very good joystick and a little money it is good with fsx and other games to it works with window vista to i highly recodmend to buy it
this is a good radio for road trips with the rug rats.i use every vacation.if you need to know what lane to get in to get around a wreck or if you what to know where a good place to stop for lunch is on a budget or where is the best gas prices.who better then a trucker, with this you can do it.also dont forget about the weather this one has it.
We are all suckers for good marketing and that is exactly what Apple has taken advantage of. The ipod definitely looks and feels better than the creative players. But from a perspective of sound they are both the same. The features are better on the creative and the best feature is the dynamic building of a playlist on the creative player. For example you could play one song and then add another song from another artist and then finally save your selection as a playlist all directly on the player and without the computer. Ofcourse you also have the option of creating a playlist on the computer as well. On the ipod the only way you can build a playlist is on the computer through the software provided by Apple. This key and very important feature in my opinion gives the creative players a lot of flexibility, which is missing on the ipod. I am surprised that the Apple does not have this feature.The one thing that is big drawback for the creative series is the accessories that one can buy for it. As for the ipod the entire industry revolves around apple hence there is a huge choice of accessories where as much smaller variety for the smaller brand mp3 players.
I wanted an FM transmitter for my iPod Mini because I take frequent 2.5 hour trips in my truck. You know, the ear phones get old after awhile.After performing some detailed research (which basically amounts to reading reviews on several products), I saw that some folks were having some trouble with the reception on this unit but otherwise it was a good thing.Mine came in the mail today and I fired it up. Started with the first frequency I could find (in the 80's). I got some of the same static that others were talking about. After getting a little bummed, I moved it on up to the high end of the dial (107+).The reception is crystal clear. I can't wait for my next trip.Pro -1. User-programmed saved frequencies2. Wire is long enough to sit the iPod next to me3. Very good reception - if you hunt for it4. Very easy to figure outCon -1. Would be nice if there was a button to switch the device offIf I were in the market for another FM transmitter, I would buy this one again.
My daughter absolutely loves her new Hello Kitty tv - I purchased it to match a pink and green decor in her room. As an added note, this model is new this year - the picture on line is last year's model made by Emerson not Spectra. The Spectra model is a prettier shade of pink with a carry handle.
Well, I too ignored the advice of others and purchased this unit. Here is the actual problem with it. It only registers the keystrokes if you have both a usb keyboard and a usb mouse. I tried plugging my wireless Microsoft keyboard into the keyboard side, and keyboard would work maybe for 4=5 seconds, lose connectivity, then reconnect. I would then plug it into the mouse side and everything was great (provided you didn't want to switch between computers). I am returning this unit, and still hunting for one that works with a wireless keyboard/mouse and supports USB.
I really love this armband. The only downside is the fact that you cant see the screen. But you can prepare playlists according to the time youll work out, and problem solved! I've used it for running, mountain biking and it has held up very good! I would recomend it!
The title says it all, it was a good deal, and the product quality was high. Very functional, should store the CDs & DVDs without scratching them like cheap CD cases used to do. Will buy from Case Logic again.
I got my Palm handheld because i wanted a simple note-taker. It does that well and more. I like that i can password protect memos that i make, its also handy being able to charge via usb or with included ac adapter.One of my favourite programs is the Splashshopper. I am able to put in my shopping list and tick them off as i put them in the trolley. I can add new items, change prices and even put the isle that i would find them in. You can also make your own custom lists for anything.You can synchronise the palm with your pc and download items you have added. You can make contacts on the palm and transfer to the pc and vice versa.The included games are great too, i love playing Crazy Daisy and Sudoku, although the latter has only 100 games per level.Personally, i was after a simple handheld with no frills and thats just what i got. I dont want to be able to play music etc so it was perfect.I have added extra software to mine which can be found for free all over the net.I can't think of anything that would make it better.
Unbelievably easy to use, it is compact and ready at a moments notice. When your ready to put the videos on your computer, plug it into a USB port and the software loads itself. Software is just as easy to use. Video is fine for what it is, zoom is not so good. The software will compress the images for e-mailing, but with a resulting loss of quality. I used Windows Movie Maker to edit my videos and burn them to a CD. The 30 minute capacity doesn't sound like much, but I took it on a 4 day trip and still had 12 minutes left. Lots of fun.
Very good picture quality and excellent low light performance. Sufficient options and shooting modes to please most amateur photographers like me. Like the wide-angle lens.
Hard drives put into 5" bays allow for spacing and air circulating which these brackets are invaluable and needed.
The cable works perfectly and was obviously professionally made. They worked great for bridging our LIU to our switch across the wall at gigabit speeds, and I would expect much higher if necessary. The price seems to have gone way up since I bought it however, making it not as great of a deal, even with the fast Prime shipping.
The DS-2000 Universal Mount was quick, easy, and efficient to mount. For applications where there is a convenient place on your house to place an antennae I find this mount a better choice than a pole. This mount is steady and secure in windy and stormy conditions. There is no sway or concomitant interference in the signal that often accompanies and pole.
I am simply in love with this camera. It is amazing.The size of a cigarette box but packed with features. Increadible sharpness and excellent pictures. I have 128Mb CF-Card, so I can take more than 200 pictures with full resolution!The night flash feature makes it possible to captures images in the dark with flash and with a longer exposure for the background. Great PIX!The printed pictures (10x15 cm and 13x18 cm) came out just like regular photos. I already printed more than 200. It is simply NOT worth using a standard film camera anymore (for this class of cameras) the price of film+development+printing is higher than just printing the selected (and possibly retouched) digital images.I recommend this with all my heart.
If you're an XM junkie and just have to have your XM where ever you wander in your house, then you need this, and a bunch of home cradles for your reciever of choice. It allows you to place a single antenna for best reception, and rebroadcast thet signal throughout the house. Not sure what the range is, but it worked ok in a small house for a friend.
I looked through several stores for a multi-region DVD player and only got blank stares; I feared the worst. I looked onto Amazon and got an excellent machine for an excellent price, it plays everything I put into it with out missing a beat...I am quite satisfied!
I bought this product not expecting much after people had complained about static noise while using it. Well it worked like an absolute dream for me! One of the best items I have ever bought!
Unless you are a professional photographer this is an awesome camera. I have one other Canon A85 digital still camera, a Sony f717 and a Sony f828, a Nikon d50 and I know I will be using the s3 IS more then any of them. It's small, sharp pictures, as well as movie clips make this a real winner. I owned the s1 IS for a year and thought it was a great camera, my only complains were poor low light focusing, shutter lag, and no hot shoe. Well the s3 IS fixed two out of the three. Focus is much better and lag is almost none, very fast! They also added a lot of bells and whistles to this thing like color swap and color accent. (You can look on canonusa.com to see what these are.) I know how hard it is to make up your mind when buying one of these and I spent days reading reviews, but I have to say... if you want a camera to carry with you and get great shots... this will do the trick in spades.
This wireless camera has a nice, small size and generates a decent picture. For our use, the camera moves around a lot, so there is occasional picture drop for a few seconds. There doesn't seem to be a consistent reason why (losing line-of-sight doesn't always cause an interference; moving far from the receiver doesn't always drop the picture; etc.). All in all, this is a nice little camera for the price.
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.
I print mostly color photos with my Epson 890 (which I love!!) I've noticed that you can watch the color ink cartridge level drop as you print, but the black and white cartridge keeps on kicking. The quality of photos you get with the printer makes the price of the ink cartridges well worth the price (especially on Amazon[.com]).
I stopped using this card within 1 week after installation. It does not work with Quicktime v7+. Whenever you try to read a quicktime file for the drives attached to this adapter, it will simply crash your array. Contacted support, and they said they know about this problem and that I should see with Apple or use Quicktime 6 instead.I ended up buying the Promise Fasttrak TX2300 which worked flawlessly and even came with the WebManager plus it supports SATA300.
Can't tell any difference as far as a cleaner signal, but as long as my system is protected from surge that's all that really matters to me. I do wonder though if this really makes a difference over a regular surge protector at a fraction of the price.No complaints, but also no noticeable signal improvement or cleaning.
This navigator has been an awesome tool to inspire me to run more throught the week. It helps my jogs to be less boring & brings out a competitive side I was lacking. I found out about the Forerunner through my brother who trains for the LA Marathon each year, he recommended it to me. It has REALLY made a difference. I'm currently just training for 5K's but my new running buddy will get me to the 10K eventually!
I purchased this webcam for use with Skype. It was very easy to install. It has a built in microphone and a privacy screen. The image and sound quality are good. Overall good value for money. Would definetely recommend it.
For the price I thought I was getting a cheap wire that would work temporairaly, but it wasn't, it was perfect, nothing broken, or pieces missing. Came on time.
I checked this battery out on the Nikon website to be sure it wasn't a fake. This is the real deal, made by Nikon but what a great price.
Very user friendly. I wanted a basic handheld to maintain a contact list that I could carry with me. It is my first PDA, so this is just great for me. It is an attractive unit and does everything I need and some. As opposed to something indegrated into my cell phone, I wanted a separate unit. I would recommend.
Came fast and was reasonably priced. I would recommend this to anyone. I just love getting product on the internet for a greatly reduced price.
You can spend a lot more,but I don't think you can do better for 10 bucks.I get all my locals no problem!!
i was looking for a flat camera with optical zoom. this is it! okay, it's not cheap, but comparable cameras from cheaper companies than sony had some critical reviews in terms of picture quality, especially moving images. this is my second sony, and i am still very happy with it. 1 inch flat is like a pack of zigarettes, you can carry in your pocket without problem. and the zoom helps a lot if you cannot or do not want to get too close to your object...i carry the camera all the time, it's really fun. and the movie-optionus useful too. so you pay a little more, but you will not regret it.
I have this flash and I really like it. I use it all the time. I have also used the newer less expensive version (I think it's the same name with just a 2 added). I liked it just as well, and I think it's faster personally. If you don't need to use it with pro or timed lighting you'll probly like the less expensive one just as well or better.
I purchased the zen in white about a year and a half ago and I have had only a few problems with it.The first issue I had was at the very begining the buttons would almost push themselves. It would turn off after a few minutes or skip a track. Eventually though this did stop but it can be frustrating at first. So just give it some time.The second issue is that after about 6 months it froze on me. I was on a long flight to LA and not even an hour into the flight it froze. There is absolutely nothing you can do if it freezes except wait for the battery to die. This has happened to me 3 times and is equally frustrating each time. The point where it generally freezes is when you use the button to scroll through a movie or to get to a certain point on a song.The other issue is that the screen scratches extremely easily. My screen has tiny scratches on it from touching the screen and from the screen protecter that i had purchased. This mp3 player is very fragille! So you have to be extremely careful with it. I would highly recommend a screen protecter. The screen protecters that you stick on work best as the hard ones tend to scratch it if you are not careful. Also if you cary the mp3 player with no screen protecter make sure there is nothing else around. A pen, keys or any small object WILL scratch it.All in all though it is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great valued mp3 player. It is cheaper than the ipod and the sound and video quality are much better. While the ipod may offer more accessories than the zen you can easily find accessories online such as cases or adapters. I have had a hard time finding zen accessories in stores. The screen displays beautifully and I sometimes would rather watch video on this than on a tv.The great thing about this mp3 is how easy it is to use! It is so easy to sync files. The software that comes with it is user friendly and makes it extremely easy to orgainze your files.Even though i have had some issues with this mp3 I would buy it again in a heartbeat! All you really need to do is be careful with it. The video, sound, display, and user friendlyness make it worth $300 if not more. I absolutely love the zen and get commented on it alot. If you are thinking about the ipod go with this one! It has lasted me a long time and is just as vibrant and as exciting as when I first recieved it.
The price is UNBEATABLE as is the quality. I ordered it because it's a Sony and I wanted either a CD player or Ipod connectivity. I saw it had a 3 disc changer, got it in the mail and lo and behold, it ALSO has a connector for my iPod. SWEET surprise!!!!Love this thing!
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.
I have had this installed in my car for about a month now, and I am thrilled with it. You have your complete mp3 collection with you all the time, and it is accessable within about 30 seconds of starting your car. The interface is decent at least, and if you set up playlists it works even better. Your mp3's get syncronized every night with your computer, although I would recommend having a secondary computer for your mp3 server, as SimpleCenter (the sync software) is pretty memory intensive, even when it isn't doing anything. (bloated javaware)You will need your MP3 tags to be accurate and organized, SimpleCenter can help you do this (although there are much better ways to do that, MusicMatch software for one).I love it. No more FM modulation, no more using my Zen in the car. It's built into the dash (any car-sound system place can install it for you, it really isn't a bad install as long as you have a place for the face plate).If you are looking into getting this, the only active forum group I know if is http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/omnifi/If you go there, you can see photos of installs from different people who actually own the device. Mine isn't up there yet, but it will be!The only real downsides are:1. SimpleCenter. It is bloated and your computer will run slower because of it. However, it does the job and if you have a second computer that you don't use for gaming and such you'll be fine. Also, you don't technically have to use it, unless you need to sync up your files.2. Navigation. It isn't perfect, but it does work well enough.3. Boot up time. But come on, 30 seconds is longer than it took me to hook up my zen and get it started anyway.Very recommended for car audio people.
Thick, sturdy seeming cable. I don't particularly care for the little cylinder looking things near the end. The don't allow me to slide the cable through the stand on my Dell, but that is just an aesthetic thing. Great length and it is working. What else is there to say?
I bought this burner about a week ago and I've been extremely impressed with it. I've already burned about 20 flawless CD's (both audio & data).First of all, Plextor is one of the top brands in CD burner technology. This model lives up to the name with solid construction and top quality. Secondly, the BURN-Proof technology ensures you don't get the dreaded "buffer underrun" problem that is so prevalent with other burners that are USB-based. I've created countless coasters with other burners I tried because of that problem.....a problem that is non-existent with this machine.An important thing to note is that if you're running USB 1.1, you will only be able to burn at 4x speed (which is the max throughput capabilities of USB 1.1). So, you'll need an upgrade to USB 2.0 (either via a USB 2.0 interface card which you can buy separately or waiting for your OS vendor to release a USB 2.0 driver update) to enjoy the full benefits of 24x speed burns.I can't say enough good things about this burner after experiencing the headaches with low-quality burners from other vendors...
Man I literally had tears in my eyes when I first listened to these. I plugged them into my computer's SB X-Fi Pro outboard controls and cranked up my latest track and it was like what had been in my head flowed into my ears.I had had a pair of M-Audio's (basically rebranded Super.fi 3's) and they were clear and spacious but had no real presence in the lower frequencies. I had to really boost the EQ on the MP3 player and that introduced distortion.So I got a pair of these. Man that was money well spent. I absolutely recommend these to anyone who cares about music. You will probably want to upgrade your MP3 player though and these will really reveal the limits of anything below 320kbs.Also as everybody says the fit is key. But when you have them in correctly the sound is rich, clear and spacious all through the audible frequency range and they really block outside noise effectively. Gotta watch that actually if you are out on the street, etc.
Hooks holding keys on keyboard are extremely fragile. Customer support has no replacement parts and says "too bad, buy another keyboard".
After my stereo had been stolen out of my work van for the 2nd time I decided to try an MP3 player instead. I figured 1gb would be more than enough for the short time I'm on the road each day. I chose the Creative Zen Stone mainly because it was $40 cheaper than the Shuffle. I had it for a couple of months before I either lost it or someone picked it up. I had wanted the Shuffle more orginally because I have all my CD's ripped to AAC files to play from my USB flash drive through my Kenwood head unit in my car, so this time I decided to give the Shuffle a try. For $40 more you do get better quality with the Shuffle, the Zen is all plastic. I like the clip on the Shuffle, none on the Zen. I feel the sound quality of the shuffle is a little better, 128k mp3 vs 128k aac. Of course you have to like Itunes for the Shuffle to work for you. The main area I like the Zen over the Shuffle is that you can drag your music in folders to the Zen and then there is a button to scroll through the folders, whereas with the shuffle all your music is not separated and with no screen it takes longer to find what you want to hear. I think the Zen Stone works better for me but there's a lot to like about the Shuffle and I can see why it's so popular.
I ordered mine open-box from some obscure site just looking for a cheap monitor. I did not expect to end up with such an amazing product. The difference between this monitor and all the other LCDs I own is dramatic. Everything is improved; the colors are fantastic, amazing contrast, powerful (and adjustable) brightness settings. I hook up my 360 to this screen and the quality is unmatched from anything else I've used.The biggest drawback is that it does not have an audio output so you're stuck using the monitor's speakers when using it for other purposes. It's a little wobbly if you push it but it doesn't come close to falling over ever. The buttons for the menu are a little confusing at first, but once you get the hang of them they're just minorly annoying.
I bought these to use when I go jogging. They did not stay in my ears at all! Every time I turned my head to check for cars they would pop out. Even strong wind to one side of my head would create enough slack in the loop for the opposite side to pop out.
I read so many reviews praising these. Unfortunately, they do NOT live up to their hype. The adjustable ear pieces are a piece of junk. Further, you can obtain equal sound with several $10-$12 earphones. Save your money, don't consider these.
I was skeptical because of all the negative reviews, but it was cheap at 7.50 so i decided to try it. Well, to my astonishment, when I received it and plugged it into my usb, it just popped up with the program built in. It said to restart but I didnt even have to do that. I just looked for my pictures and dragged it into the usb drive, loaded and it just worked. No problems. Maybe I was lucky with this unit? The pictures are just a bit grainy, but hey, its only 1.5 so no complaints! By the way, my computer is running an AMD x6 1055t on an Asus motherboard with Windows XP sp3 in case people were wondering what my system is for the compatibility.
The range on this remote kind of sucks and I was really hoping you didnt have to be in front of the camera for it to work however for what I need it for (rig car shots) it should hopefully work fine
I replaced my 3G iPod battery today without incident. It seems to be an excellent product at a very good price. That said, there are a few things missing from the instructions:1. There are no printed instructions or diagrams. You must have a working computer nearby to watch the video.2. Use one of the plastic tools to loosen the case as described, but I found it helps to leave the tool inserted and use a fingernail file to actually pry open the case. As happened with another user, I chipped off part of one tool opening the case. Fortunately, Sonnet provides two.3. Prying back and forth as the instructions say may leave a seal that is not as tight as it was originally. I am considering gluing or using some other sealant on mine...not sure about this yet...4. When closing the case, snap the bottom part with the dock connector in first or you may break the case. (I almost did this wrong.)It worked for me!
Every bad thing that you've read about is true! We are on our 2nd one now. The first one worked for like 2 days, and then started to power up and power down all by itself. We got a replacement for it, and it worked for a while. However, it now just ignores recording shows. I checked the "to do list" one night and it showed none of our shows set to be recorded for another 4 days because "no episodes were available" even though I was watching the show at the time!!! Avoid it. Don't buy it. I'm looking for another R10 model and then I'll try to sell the R15, though I don't know if I could be that cruel. I may just chuck it out the window. Yeah, it's that bad!
it did what it was supposed too but don't turn the knobs to far as they will break off. i read other reviews where they also had this issue i thought they might have just turned it too hard but the dial controls are crap. i would recommend using a very small precision flat head screw driver to turn the control knobs vs an all around utility driver.
This bag is very roomie except for getting DVDs in and out. Outwise this bag can't be beat.
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.
These earphones reproduce midrange and treble better than any earphone, headphone or speaker that I have ever heard, including Shure E3c, Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones, Morey James modified Acoustat 1 and Gallo reference 3 speakers, all of which I own and know well. I heard sounds in my favorite music that I'd never heard before, and that was using an iPod Nano listening to compressed music files! The bass is hollow and receding despite my best attempt at equalization thorugh the iPod. Its better than the Shure and Sennheiser though. You should listen to these before buying any headphone.
I had my eye on this radio for a few days and purchased it when it came up as a Gold Box Special. I'm very glad I did.This little radio does a great job, especially for AM purposes, where my favorite newsradio stations are. I had no trouble tuning in on my favorite stations (AM and FM) including one station that broadcasts from Tampa, FL that I'm able to pull in from the opposite coast. The TV does quite well, but my area only uses 3 or 4 channels within the 2 to 13 range, so I hardly use that band area.The only surprise (for me) came with the needed use of an antenna for the FM and TV stations. Normally, the wire for the ear buds works as the antenna, but if you use the on-board speaker (which works great) you'll need to use the included antenna wire which plugs into the ear bud jack. But that's not a big overall deal.The first day I used it I accidently dropped it on the brick floor with no ill effects. One battery popped out from the impact. It still works fine - just a few tiny nicks in the front.I'm glad I didn't buy a cheaper radio, which is what I had originally set out to do. I like this radio. It's easy to handle, it's already taken a beating, and it works really nice. I look forward to using it for years to come.UPDATE: Five months later and I have fallen deeper in love with this darling little radio. It's been dropped and slobbered on countless times (on tile, brick, and concrete flooring) by a 1 year old toddler. It still looks and runs great. (The lock feature comes in VERY HANDY when dealing with a curious toddler. Super feature.) My husband has complimented me on choosing this radio...it's helped us through Hurricane Charley and helped beat off boredom the days without power afterwards. I do not regret buying this radio and would gladly buy it again and again and again if I had to.
I didn't think a 4 quart was big enough at first, but it is great for a small family.Makes it much easier to handle and pour from.I purchased this as a gift and it was just what my mother was looking for.
I got the Beltronics 945 about 4 years ago after my old one (from a different brand) got stolen.This is clearly better than the old one. It has fewer false alarms (though not zero) and better sensitivity for the real thing.My only problems have been reliability. I had to tape up the power cord on both ends, and the original speaker broke after a couple of years. Then I replaced it with an old telephone speaker (which also failed), and then with a speaker from some low end headphones.That's how I'm running now; I hope it will last a few more years because it really does work. And it has some nice features such as the auto mute (so it doesn't sit there beeping when I am stopped at a light), and autoscan which does a pretty good job figuring out whether you are on the highway or in the city.
Splurge on getting the official Nikon battery. My sister bought an EN-EL3e imitation which seemed to be a bargain choice at first, but several charges later her's seems depleted, while my battery is as good as new.
Cord is too short. These are completely useless to me. Thanks for the brilliant design.
case is sturdy, compact, lightweight, weatherproof perfect fit for the 15.4" PC for business,student, or travelers.
I ordered a 50 feet cable from the seller, however the first time the item arrived I got a 25 feet one. I reported this to amazon and was told that I should return the item and expect the correct product in a couple of weeks. I did this, however the second time the product arrived it was a 25 feet cable again.......!!!... I have shopped with Amazon in the past and it has been a good experience until now....but this incident has been quite irritating...
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.
Really like this speaker. Works great - instructions are a little confusing - the larger plug goes to the smaller device.... very easy set up, picture is a little deceiving it looks like there is a smaller white peice sitting on a black base- when it is actually enclosed in plastic. I bought it for my bedtable so I can hear tv with out turning it up to loudly. Very easy to program your tv remote to control this product. If I had to say anything negetive about this product I would say it is alot larger than I thought it is about the size of a small bowling ball. Great for the price....
I've been using these since they first came out with them. One thing I have noticed is the vinyl is not as heavy duty as it once was, but still has a similar feel and the same look. The product is as expected and arrived in a timely manner. The discs are like mini retro records...very cute.
The speakers that came bundled with my PC sounded so bad that I thought the sound card was defective -- but the sound card is on the motherboard, so I decided to try these speakers instead. The difference is simply amazing! Not being a 'gamer, I did not want a 3-speaker system. The sound quality from the Altec-Lansing's are as good as my boom box -- for general PC sound use, you can't go wrong with these...
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!
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.
I have to edit this review, having used the product a bit more. I bought this having never owned a GPS before and still can't compare it to others, but can give a good first-time-owner's perspective.- Size. You can throw this GPS into a carryon on a flight and use it in a rental car when you arrive. It's totally unobtrusive, you can put it up next to the rear-view-mirror and it blocks none of your view. You can hide it in a car compartment when you're not in a safe location. It does not have a touchscreen - this isn't really a big problem, but this and the size make it slower to enter addresses. It's a tradeoff, but I believe I prefer the size of this unit.- Satellite tracking. Sometimes it'll take up to 30 seconds or so to acquire satellites when you power on. That's not too bad, but a little annoying. A bigger problem is that occasionally tracking seems to be lost. The GPS seems to think the car is pointed diagonally, or the map stops updating. Had these problems both in downtown Boston and coming from Virginia into DC on the GW Bridge. WAAS seems useless, by the way.- Route recalculation. Pretty quick - usually happens in &lt; 10 s when you miss a turn. Recalculations are pretty good - and the whole route is recalculated, not a path to the previous route. Once in a while it thinks you're off your route when you're not at all - it has the route coordinates wrong. It readjusts quickly.- Routing/directions. Generally I think the calculated directions are very good. The program takes you on intelligent routes that are not always the absolute fastest but are pretty close. They could get annoying if you're living near an area in which they're inefficient or just wrong. In Harrisburg, PA it told me repeatedly to turn left on an expressway/bridge that you can't turn left on. If I were living close by (as I once was) this would be enough to return the unit. However, around my area they're fine.- Prompts/info: I suspect Garmin is getting all its routing info including prompts from Navteq, so these are really Navteq problems common to many GPS devices. Often neither the voice prompt or the screen gives adequate info on which lane you should be in or which particular exit/street you should be taking. This is the most frustrating problem with this unit. When you're downtown, or going past a complicated set of highway entrances and exits, the combination of the voice prompt ("Bear right in 0.5 miles" - there are no voiced road names), the screen text ("Right on Dobbs Highway"), and the map is inadequate to determine where you should be turning. I've heard the StreetPilot i5 has a somewhat better Navteq route info system than this unit does.Some very, very common situations:- Road curves right and also exits both left and right. You're told to "Bear right". Which is it, follow the road or exit to the right?- Two exits both to the right for the same highway, one North and the other South. You're told to "Turn right in 0.5 miles". The screen says "Right on Dobbs Highway". Which is it, exit North or exit South?- Map Storage: Loading the software and maps was a bit buggy and slow for me the first time. If you intend to bring this on long trips or on air travel it might make sense to pay the extra money for the i5, which has maps preloaded - otherwise you have to load new maps for where you're going.- Points of interest. Some of the points of interest are out of date or just inaccurate. This seems to be a common problem with GPS's, but it's really aggravating to drive someplace and find it doesn't exist, or that the GPS hasn't provided good enough directions to locate it.Also, I have no idea if any competing product offers this, but if I'm driving on a route and I want to find a gas station, I obviously would prefer one that is ahead of me along my route. I probably don't want one that is behind me, and one that's off to the side somewhere isn't particularly convenient. But all I get is "Shell 3.5 miles". Could be behind me, ahead of me, anywhere. As far as I know that's 3.5 miles as the crow flies, too. It could be 3.5 miles away but across a river for which there's no bridge close by. This is a commonly used feature that gets annoying - you have to look at where each POI is in relation to your route rather than just picking the first one.All in all I'm still quite happy with it. I certainly wouldn't pay double the price for a slightly improved one! The advantage at this price is that you can trade it out when newer technology comes out. Can't do that easily with a $2500 in-dash manufacturer nav system.
This is a good unit for the price. Lots of great features such as sort by album, artist, genre etc. not found in other players in the price range.This unit can be a bit temperamental, I have had lockups and have had to reset the unit several times. It has also required periodic formating.The volume is not near loud enough. I have to have the volume all the way up just to hear but I have only tried it on on CD.Like other units, the included ear buds are very cheap and you will be replacing them after a few months.
Bought these in February 2008. At $80, they were the second most expensive headphones/earbuds I'd purchased. They broke last month. The left earbud just stopped working. I'd used them frequently with my iPod but not every day. I never thought they had the quality to justify the price, and even at $65, I don't think they are worth it. They were comfortable and I liked that they were small enough to wear while sleeping. But again, the quality of sound never was great, merely adequate. They are certainly better than the ones that you get with your media player, but not high end at all, in my experience. I have a pair of Bose QuietComfort 2 Noise Cancelling headphones and you just can't beat the quality of sound these headphones provide. However, they are LARGE -- too large to wear outside or to bed at night. Thus the need for earbuds. I will not buy V-Moda again.
The idea of buying cable connectors is not and exciting prospect. However, it is much easier when they give you lots of colors to choose from and every lengthunder the Amazon sun.I think this is terrific!
Personally, I got sick of my Cybiko pretty darn fast. Sure, it sounds cool, with the whole chat and emailing thing, but the reality of it is that if you really wanted to email, go onto the internet yourself, because you already have to plug the Cybiko into the computer anyways. The chat sounds cool, but there is never anyone on. And I mean NEVER. If this toy caught on more, it probably could be fun because there would be more people to chat with. I know what you're thinking: there's still the games, right? Well, the games look cool, but the only one I found that really is remotely interesting is the speed biking one, and in that game all you do is "bike" down a track. Oh, every once in a while be careful, it turns! Seriously everyone, this toy is a complete waste of money. If you want my advice, you'd be better off just buying... well... something else!
this In-The-Ear-Headphones, is a welcome change from the regular earphones that are always falling from my ears.they are clear and of course light-weight, and not cumbersome.no regrets in getting them.
These speakers arrived yesterday. When I hooked them up, they only produced a shrill whine. I called customer service. He sounded like an idiot. Told me to try plugging into the earphone outlet. Then told me to ship them back and he would ship a replacement. I need them now to study online lectures with, so I told him to forget it. If you want something that works out of the box, don't buy these.
I owned a Canon Powershot A95 and loved it. A little heavy (since it took 4 AA batteries) but a great camera. I was looking for a new smaller/lighter camera. I recommend getting the image stabilizer. Great close ups, great outdoor, night shots, everything. Highly recommend this camera!
Once you have spent big money on a lens, DO NOT SCRIMP on the filters. B&W; is the highest quality I have seen and I no longer buy any filters other than B&W.;The polarizing filter is a must have for a photographer. It brings down glare and brings up the color in the sky. On days where the sky is boring, SOMETIMES this filter can save a shot. It stops down your light by about 2 stops. I use it with aCanon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR CamerasThe Kaesemann is recommended as it is weather sealed. If you have a lens that is not weather sealed this helps, and if you have a lens that is, this just adds another level of protection.The brass fitting of the B&W; makes it easy to screw on and unscrew. Some other filters tend to bind, I have never had this problem with the B&W.;I have never owned the Hoya, but through the lens it is VERY similar (no preference), but I have heard good things. Still, I will never buy any filter other than a B@W.Highly Recommended.
This TV even with it obsolete first ever HDMI and component features still blast almost all the LCD and plasma tvs. You can sit anywhere except behind the tv and have a great view. The surround sounds is awesome having a sub built in that added to the 240lb weigh. The only draw back is only 1 HDMI (get a splitter) and that it weight 240lbs. Otherwise picture and everything awesome.
This has to be absulotely the worst product I have ever used. Whatever you do, no matter how desparate you are, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. It sucks.I refuse to go into detail, else I get even madder than I am now.Belkin can kiss my posterior.You, the buyer, please go find another product. Even a trained monkey.
Very pleased with this bag. My digital camera (Canon Powershot), battery charger, extra batteries/memory and instruction booklet all fit perfectly inside. It's got lots of little pockets to store all kinds of stuff. My only complaint is that it doesn't have as much padding as I was hoping for, but overall it's been wonderful!
I just bought this product today. The box was misleading as it said it would work with ipod nano but I have not been able to get it to work with mine. I believe it is that it should list the exact products it works with on the outside of the box.
At first it printed well but after 6 months prepare to be dissappointed. It leaves streaks on your papers that make the printed pages look like bad copies from of copy machine. DO NOT BUY.
The best mouse I've ever used, period. I have big hands, this mouse nestles right in. My wife isn't too fond of the keyboard, but that's probably because it's new and hasn't really been broken in yet. I appreciate the volume control wheel in the middle of the keyboard, that's a nice touch. I rarely use the other buttons so far, but they are nice to have if I ever do want them.Good work Logitech. For a more extensive and technical review of this product you should visit CNET.com.
You truly get what you pay for when it comes to these. I ordered two of these because I knew the were cheap. BOTH OF THEM FELL APART THE FIRST DAY I USED THEM!! These are obviously some cheap crap ordered from some china website that sells knock off goods. If they didnt fall apart when you use them they would be great. Too bad I can't give these zero stars or I would. Highly frustrating. Spend a couple dollars more and get a quality adapter. Don't be tempted by the price.
If you're tired of small portable radios sounding like the brodcast comes from an old beer can you might look at this little gem. Not only good sound from a tiny box but a good tuner as well. Not as portable as the usual portable and more expensive... You get what you pay for.
You can't find this product in a brick and mortar store. It's actually amazing to me that you can find it anywhere, let alone at such a low price. I don't imagine that these cards are even manufactured any more. Amazingly, these cards are available at less than ten dollars each including S&H.;I bought two of these for an old computer and have had no problems. The product came about a week earlier than promised, and it runs fine. I ran a memory test to make sure they were OK. All the tests passed with no errors found. My Linux OS now has spare memory.These chips are for older computers, like those that came with floppy disks. Make sure that your computer takes the 168 pin PC100 or PC133 product and that it can handle at most a 256MB chip. If your computer can take the larger memory card, you should get the bigger card. I'm pretty sure all PC133 cards can run at 100MHz as well as 133Mhz, so that shouldn't be an issue.Note that the S&H; is more than the cost of the chip. Either make sure that this product is the one you want, or be willing to risk getting something you can't use. There doesn't seem to be much point in returning it if it's not what your computer can use.
I found these Binoculars to be well worth the money & a bargin at that! They are of excellent quality for the money. These are not for weekend bird watchers, short range hunters, shakey handed people, or boaters. They are excellent for long range posted hunters, during legal hunting hours on non running game. If you can't steady these, your not gonna hit what your aiming at anyway. I wear eyeglasses and focusing without use of my glasses excellent. The only improvement would be a stand attachment for use at the range, but this could effect the compactness of this item. P.S Hunt safely & know your back stop!
For around $9, I received clear pictures of all the major local channels, plus about 25 more. I couldn't be more happy for the money.
I bought the Nuvi a few weeks ago for use in Ireland. It was much cheaper to buy a portable GPS than rent a car with one installed. Overall it worked very well. I did run into a few problems with recently installed roundabouts which weren't in the maps but nothing major. Satellite reception was excellent I never had a problem uplinking. On one occasion it did want me to go down some type of sheep path which I declined to do. Make sure you pick fastest trip and not shortest route or you could end up on some really bad roads. For the price I think it is a great purchase. It works fine in the US as well. I'm going to try it as a hand held for walking in Lisbon in a few weeks. I'm not sure it will work as well for that purpose. I have used some other GPS systems and this one is the best I've tried. I would recommend it for anyone looking for both US and European mapping.JKL, Newport RI
I received the Garmin Nuvi 270 a day before a golf trip to Alabama. I have never owned a GPS device before, nor used one, so I was curious as to how difficult for a 50+year old, it would be to use right out of the box on unfamiliar roads....It turned out to be easy, intuitive and very useful. Installed on front glass, waited for the unit to download location/maps and went through the step by step prompts and was rewarded with good directions to our destination!!!! Any missteps along the way were quickly re-calculated by the unit. I am now looking forward to using it in Arizona next month and France next year....My only requests to Garmin would be to eliminate a few programming steps, such as which country am I in, the unit knows where it is, and it's unlikely I would drive from this continent to Europe....if I want to go to Canada or Mexico, it could be determined by the state/province requested. Otherwise "great so far".
This product says "sport" in the title, but it really isn't designed for use while being very active. I run on a treadmill at the gym and the sleeve leaves the Ipod far too floppy on my arm. It really bounces all over the place and becomes an annoyance. The quality of the sleeve's parts are great, but the design is poor. If you ride a bike or are only lifting weights it will do the trick, but I would avoid it if you are doing anything more.
The drive works great and its pretty quick , I was also pleased that its not loud I couldn't even hear it running. Set up was easy.I gave it four stars because I haven't used it long.
When I placed my order for a Christmas gift I ordered a camera and the recommended Travel Kit came out during final processing. I thought it was a good idea to go with the camera. I thought I was ordering from Amazon, but that was not the case. The camera was from one vendor and the camera kit was from another. A week after my order for the camera I get a message it is no longer available. I have to find another source to purchase and in the meantime the camera bag arrives but is only for that specific camera now not available. I had to return it at my cost plus 10% restocking fee. Not happy and won't be ordering from Amazon in the future.
I have used the Legand HCx for over 2 years now still works great. Tough unit mine has had some hard drops that have'nt left a scratch. Easily gives turn by turn directions to addresses or geocaches. Though the screen is a little small for driving. The tracks that it saves are great for hiking trips. Reception is always excellent. Uses microSD cards running out of memory is not an issue. Buying the maps for navigation is the only draw back I have found.
I replaced my old floor speakers(rear)on my home theater system. The sound is very clear and crisp on DVD movies and have more bass than I expected. The great thing is that fit in my bookcase that covers the back wall of my room. I am very pleased with these speakers.
Correction. This gets zero stars. I loved this monitor. I wrote several positive 5 star reviews about it. Then it broke with a bang and a flash, right in my face. I called Samsung right away. They said a repair guy would come out to fix it. After 4 days with no contact, I called back. They said no one will be coming to fix it. A replacement will be sent to me and I have to mail the broken one to them to them. I waited for the replacement unit for two weeks. I called Samsung. They said no replacement would be sent. They want to issue a refund. They said it would be a 4 days before I get a shipping label from them, and then after they receive the broken monitor, 21 days before I see a check. I asked to speak with someone in case management. They said it would be sometime next week before they call me back. Incidentally, my 5 month old Samsung 42" plasma TV also broke. A local contractor did come out to service it right away, but never again will I buy a Samsung. Their stuff breaks, and they do not live up to the warranty as described in the manual. THE WORST SUPPORT IN THE WORLLLLLLD!!!!
I am not paid to write a bad review. I have all the technical support emails to back it up.From the beginning (Nov-Dec 2003), there were spontaneous unexplained shutdowns and reboots. Horrible satellite synchronization. So there were two major releases to fix all these problems. Plus other hot fixes to fix more problems.I also realize that it won't sync with my Outlook 2003. Of course, at first it is the user's fault. Then they admitted that their software was outdated and will release a new software to fix the issue on early March. Three plus months passed by, rendering my unit useless, again with delay, the Pocket Mirror was finally available for release. Well, now it sync with my Outlook, but now it took so much internal memory that I need to hard-set and re-install the complete software. Nothing but trouble with this unit. Garmin needs to get off the PDA business and stick to what they know the best.If you want a PDA with GPS, then get whatever PDA you can afford, make sure it has Bluetooth, then buy a Bluetooth enabled GPS wireless unit for it. Stop wasting your money on this. Remember, it only has 32MB of RAM and by the time you install all these releases you have about less than 22 MB left. And it is not fully functional until you install and re-install all the releases and hot fixes.Also, the software to load the maps sucks!I can't figure out why people are loving it.
I bought this about 9 months back. Worked great till now, last week right ear piece stopped working :(I would have liked it to last a bit longer, at-least an year.Otherwise very good for outdoor activities like gym, hiking, marathons etc and home use too. Basically good sound effect and it doesn't fall off during any of the above activities, so that I can concentrate on my activity rather than checking that my headphone doesn't fall off.Planning to buy one more.
I like the clear protective coating on the paper. Seems to be waterproof, which I can't say for the other brand of printer that I looked at. I wish it were easier to find the sizes of paper other than 4x6, though, especially since the printer comes with a 4x8 tray.
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.
I have owned at least a dozen universal remote controls in my lifetime. This one is, by far, the best. It is fully customizable and configurable. I have this unit combined with the remote emitter (MRF-250). One of the best features is the ability to control wether a command will use the IR at the end of the unit, any of the IRs on the emitter (the MRF-250) or all: what I have found with other units is that a remote emitter will blast out the signal to all your devices (e.g. stereo and cable box at the same time) and will disable them temporarily making it seem sluggish to respond. The Osiris corrects this problem by only sending the signal to the exact component that you want (using little stick on IR emitters).The remote itself is very intuitive and easy to use (my wife, who has difficulties with all of our remotes, can actually use this one). The display pages and buttons can be completely customized and with a little planning, you could program it to work like a Harmony Remote (e.g. have a "Watch Movie" button).The remote emitter must be close to the remote to work well. I have it in a small closet about 10 feet from where we usually watch TV. Everything worked great until one day we hung up some clothing on the back of the closet door; it was just enough to affect the remote emitter receiving the signal. So, if you have thick doors, or need to put the remote emitter far away, you might have some troubles...but other than that, it is a great piece of technology.
this is a good entry level GPS bought it for my wife not as good as the one factory installed on my car but also $1000 cheaper I would recommend it for the price to anybody, easy to use out of the box.. Good Product!!
I was very excited about buying a CEIVA for my technology-phobic, West Coast parents, who are in their 80s. I thought they would love seeing pictures of the grandkids, and they did... the one time it worked. After MANY attempts to fix it, including over a dozen phone calls to CEIVA to try to get the problem resolved, CEIVA acknowledged defeat and told us to return the unit to them. (I might add in that 1) calls to customer service take FOREVER as they will keep you on hold for a a LOOOOONG time before you actually get to talk to anyone; 2) they weren't particularly nice during the calls, and intimated to my parents that perhaps they weren't smart enough to figure out how the thing worked).Well, my parents returned the unit to CEIVA as instructed, after pointing out to the company that we hadn't bought it directly from them. CEIVA said this was ok -- they even provided a return authorization number. My parents promptly mailed it off. Thank goodness I told them as a precaution to send it with delivery tracking and insurance. CEIVA never acknowledged having received it; when I contacted them 6 weeks later to say that I hadn't seen a refund on my credit card, they couldn't find the receiver; then, when they finally did find it, they refused to refund our money, stating that their only remedy was to send a new receiver. Well, at this point, as you can imagine, my parents didn't want the friggin' thing. So I am now stuck with a $150 receiver and nobody to use it. CEIVA, and CEIVA customer service, is horrible. I wouldn't recommend their products to ANYONE.
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!
I use this device almost every day. Because I work out of my own home, several different phone numbers funnel into my home. So I get a range of unwanted solicitations.Installation was extremely easy. It worked immediately.I still try and tell the salesperson that I am not interested, but if they don't pay atention and continue on their spiel, I hit the button and let the machine take care of it. The message from the machine tells them to take you off their calling list, and maybe even that works, because I don't get calls from stockbrokers anymore, in my experience they were the worst.In short, its a piece of technology that makes your life easier and lowers your stress level--a rare combination in my experience.
Although there are four separate components and plenty of dials, toggles, and buttons, this is not the set for tinkerers who demand control of the sound. There's a button that gives you enhanced bass and a dial that supplies fine tuning of the tweeter, and that's it! Not even the ability to balance the speakers. The flip side of course is simplicity, and simplicity is the name of the game from assembly to operation of these handsome components and speakers. Just link everything together, plug it in, and enjoy impressive sound. Impressive, that is, for everyone but those who want to rattle the walls with amplified rock and loud orchestral compositions. They should look elsewhere. But for those who, like my wife and I, live in snug apartments and whose tastes run to small-group jazz and classical chamber music with emphasis on solo piano, violin, guitar, sax, and trumpet, Technics has put together a terrific audio system. Just squeeze it in wherever there's room and let it fill your space with warm, balanced sound.
Your typical fiber based paper, works great but nothing special. I use it all the time for developing my photo prints and doing contact sheets although I do wish it was cheaper.
This sound system is very capable of producing excellent quality sound on your computer. I have had no complaints with this system. It was easy to install, easy to hook up, and ready to go in around 10 minutes. Works great in unison with your current computer speakers if you would like. The wired remote control is great as I mounted it to my computer desk for easy control of the powerful subwoofer and satellites. It's a excellent system for a excellent price!...
We have purchased two of these hand held cybikos and neither one has the ability to be recharged and the toy can only be used while plugged in. Any time we have tried to call the number included with the merchandise to help us clarify where the problem may lie the phone is busy. We also have had no response from their website. Consequently, we no longer want the item. The company is inaccesible and the product doesn't work.
Disappointed in product due to static, random sharp noises and lack of music privacy -- others can hear your music even if volume isn't loud. Save yourself the return fee and go with another headset.
I had first written a review, and my original enthusiasm still remains for this player. I bought it on the US date of release, and have used it for a fair amount of time. I still love the player, and here's what's happened so far.The Player (after a Firmware upgrade) still performs like a beauty. Most Divx/Xvid files downloaded from Torrent sites can be thrown right on. The Majority of the content on my Vision M are videos, which is my main purpose. The player performs well, and I can squeeze off a movie, and 2 TV shows, roughly 2.5 Hours of video, and still go on with about 6-7 hours of music (or possibly a few more shows).The player is indeed a scratch magnet on the front. I had originally invested in screen protectors from Kroo. Unfortunately, they are of low quality, and a Screen protector is a must. I also snagged an Action Jacket for my Vision M, which increases the bulk slightly, but not enough for me to notice. The player has survived Coke and Sprite spills, and there is no evidence of discoloration.The Player is obviously a little large, in a "brick" sort of design. Don't let this turn you away though. It is very easy to hold, and is very sturdy. The Buttons require a significant push, and the player feels like it is well built.Sound quality is great. The Navigation does have a learning curve, and your Menu Colors are limited. Your options as far as customization go are wallpapers and menu order.The Main menu contains menu items, which can be deleted/rearranged with ease. There are 6 preset themes, appealing to different tastes. There is little lag in between menu options. The player is VERY sensitive, almost to the point to cause frustration in some people. Scrolling does have a clicker noise, which can be disabled, along with a clock, calendar, and dates. Customization is a key feature. Imagine an Ipod Scroll wheel, with all the options broken apart into 4 buttons, and the actual wheel became vertical. Enter, Vision M!For the Ipod fans, I have used an iPod video enough to review, and it can be safely said that you will probably navigate easier on an Ipod than a Vision M. The Ipod's Navigation wheel is much easier to use. However, usually this has nothing to do with the actual features.The FM Radio is of good quality, and features a little Cell phone style bar that indicates signal strength. I usually have full bars, and the reception quality is crystal clear. No hissing, buzzing, or such (for you Rio Fans).The Screen is gorgeous, and re-encoded TV shows and DVD movies still retain their quality. I tested many movies, and all have been clearer than your standard Tube TV. Although the Vision M can support many formats, movies play best at medium-High Divx Bitrates. Oddly enough, XviD seems to cause problems such as synch (see below).Most of your p2p, Torrent, and Ripped movies will be ripped in Divx. It is best to Re-encode DVDs into around 700+ kbps Divx movies, to avoid problems. The codec is simple and most full-length movies will set you back 14-20 minutes. A good program is PocketDivx.Now come for the Two Massive Cons. Movie Synching, and Freezes.My player has frozen on me 5 times. 1 time included me asking a hotel for a sewing kit so I could use the needle to reset. All this time an image of Brad pitt was frozen on my screen. When the player freezes, the lights will usually remain on, and the on/off switch will not work. Usually I encountered this problem on XviD Movies. Divx however, was very stable.Another Huge Con is the synching of movies. Again, usually with XviD movies, video files desynched after 20 minutes of play. This meant that the audio was about 2-5 seconds behind the video. The point of desynched was set in stone, and there was no fix. Desynching usually occurs when the Video Bitrate exceeds the Vision M's CPU capabilities. Recommended bitrates are 600-800 kbps, and a 14-minute re-encode to Divx can skip over such hassles.The Vision M comes with a proprietary connector to Charge and to use Video Out. Video Out is good at the proper resolution, and looks like Basic Cable. Still fun to use, but don't expect HDTV. The Dongle can be annoying, and it is like an ipod dongle, but reversed.PROS:::Amazing Feature setCrystal Clear FM radioGood Software for TransferGorgeous screenSturdyGood sound/video qualityCONS:::Freeze/Desynch BugWINDOWS XP ONLY!No Drag and Drop (not a biggie)Scratch-fiesta in your pants pocketProprietary connectionsOverall, I am very happy with the Vision M. It Performs well, and under good care, looks well too. Once you learn the navigation, and find your sweet spot to avoid the bugs, you'll be in heaven!IMPORTANT!!! There are 2 different Versions selling currently. Once reported as a Vision M: lite (not a common term), there is a smaller box that includes a Vision M WITHOUT A CHARGER. The Prices don't seem to be different. THE PROPER BOX IS THE ONE THAT IS ENCASED IN A THICK COVER, AND SLIDES OUT LIKE A MULTI DVD BOX. The smaller version usually is the same price. THE SKU NUMBER IS THE SAME. You are safer buying the vision M in store, as Both Boxes will be acceptable with the same SKU.
I bought this camera from Amazon back in April. I ordered it on a Friday afternoon and received it the following Monday morning. It has been GREAT so far. This is my is my first digital SLR so I had some learning to do but this camera was very easy to learn and operate. The picture quality is very good. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, especially those who are purchasing a digital SLR for the first time.
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.
THIS WAS TOTALLY A RIP OFF!!! IT SHOWS A BOX OF 50 DVD'S WHEN IN FACT YOU ONLY RECEIVE 1 THAT IS RIGHT ONE DVD!!! I ORDERED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS 6 BOXES OF 50 EACH FOR A TOTAL OF 300!!! PAYING OVER 30 SOME DOLLARS!!!! WHEN IT ARIVED I RECEIVED 6 SINGLE DVD'S!!!I AM IN SHOCK!!! THE PICTURE CLEARLY CLAIMED TO BE 50 DVD'S!!! I AM GOING TO CALL THE COMPANY NOW!!!
Bought this drive for a bargain price. Works falwlessly with USB2 conenction. Have not used FireWire connection. Comes with both USB and FireWire cables. Builtin USB hub (extra USB port on the drive) is great help because i have only 2 ports on my laptop. No problems whatsoever yet. Have not used the bundled Retrospect software. Also works just fine with usb 1.1 -albeit slower. I did reformat the drive to NTFS (from FAT32) before using it. Highly recommended.Follow Up:Three months after the purchase, the drive died on me. Computer doesnt recognize the drive at all so cannot troubleshoot using any disk utikities. Opened a trouble ticket on WD website. My experience was similar to that of "B. America -annodomini1969". Online support is useless. Their first reply was way off and never replied again!! I will try calling and see if I can send it in at least to retrieve data. I would change my rating to 3 stars, if I could.Follow Up (5/2006):WD has stringent requirements for shipping back the drive after RMA is provided. it almost feels like they want a reason to reject the shipment. I found those requirements so tedious that I bought a firewire cable and using the drive with it. Fortunately, the drive works with the firewire card. Read the fine print about the return policy. I was capable of backing up data before sending the drive in if I had to, but not everyone is.Follow Up (10/2007):Now even the firewire port seems to be dead. I hope it is just the port and not the hard drive. I will have to take the drive out and connect it to my desktop in order to salvage data. I wouldn't buy WD again.
Needed chargers. They were here practically the next day. We purchased one for each kid so now there is no fighting over who's DS gets charged first.
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.
This is an excellent casual-use Laptop Case. Although there was some criticism written about it not being good quality, plastic clips, and not holding up well to daily use, I found this to be perfect for those like me who do not take their laptops with them every where or every day. The section that holds the laptop fit mine perfectly and had good enough padding around it. There is a separate zippered pocket to hold power supply, other UB cables,etc. Plus there are slot pockets on the front of this pocket that will hold pens/pencils, disks, business cards, etc. There is also a flat pocket on the back that is good for holding paper, a notebook, or files.Would I recommend this for a student or business person? No, it would not hold up long to daily use and abuse, but for the casual user, who may just bring the laptop on vacation or to friends or coffee shops, it is the perfect laptop case. Excellent for the price. This same case sold at Target for over $10 more than what Amazon charged.
these are not easy to find, and was just what I needed , I bought the PalmOne III on Ebay but could not find a charger there
I bought this case for my nephew as a Christmas gift. I had bought a similar Case Logic camera case 2 years ago and was impressed with it's construction and durability and had high expectations for this case. I was not disappointed as this case is well built and can easily carry an SLR camera or any size P & S. It has pockets to hold filters, lens shades and other small camera accessories. My nephew loves it.
I am a PC gamer how enjoys first-person-shooters and coordinating with my friends online with a microphone. I also like subwoofers and surround sound, and they add to PC gaming. I use a laptop for PC gaming, and for audio it only has a headphone and microphone jack. I also like voice activation for using the microphone, which would make headphones ideal. All of this together is why I was really turned on to usb surround sound headsets like the AKR8. Unfortunately, there are no stores nearby that have surround sound usb headsets that I can try, so I was limited to reading online reviews in deciding which headphones to buy.I liked the reviews for the AKR8, and additional features. So I ordered these through amazon. When the headphones arrived, I found that they work well with music and movies, but imagine my horror when I heard all this static and crackle and crap when trying the headphones out for the first time with my favorite games BattleField 2 and Half Life 2. I was so dissapointed, I had not seen this problem mentioned in any of the reviews. However, it turns out that there is a work around. By reading the turtle beach support AKR8 website, they say to try changing the display properties. By going to display properties, advanced, troubleshoot, there is a slider bar labeled "hardware acceleration". After the game has started, if I go back out to the display properties and move the slider bar down a click or two, I can go back to the game and the static and crackle is gone. I don't have to change video or audio settings in the game itself, just in windows. My laptop runs Windows XP, has a 2 ghz dual core, 2 gb ram, and nvidia geforce go 7900 GS. It is annoying that everytime I want to play the game, I have to start the game, go to the display properties, and then back to the game, but once I do, I get great sounding surround sound, and lots of great subwoofer bass. I could use a little more subwoofer, but I don't know if that is possible with any pair of headphones. Mic seems to work fine. Four stars for the awesome sound, with a star knocked off for difficulty of set-up.Be sure to know the return policy of the place you buy these from. I am going to keep these AKR8 headphones, yet it may not have been possible to return these headphones to Amazon if I had not found a solution to the glitch. If you buy from Turtle Beach directly, they promise a 30 day money back guarantee. There is no guarantee if not bought from turtle beach directly
The Plantronics MX500i 3-in-1 Headset is a great product for any internet based phone can even use for a cell phone with the included adapter. One thing that Plantronics changed with the newer headsets is the usb adapter. The previous one came with a longer cable. The new usb adapter is not connected via a cable but is now in a similiar format as a usb flash stick. This considerably shortens the overall length of the headset. On a laptop this would be a better option but on a desktop unless you have the desktop sitting on top of the desk the cord is way too short. Everything else is fine but I would like to have an option for the usb adapter.
Menus are slow and the fonts are unclear and difficult to read.Flash videos will supposedly play on the device but my experience was that they had to be transcoded with desktop software. Transcoding was a slow process. The resulting file was larger in size and poorer quality.Remote is unintuitive (press the unmarked and unlabelled button to exit menu - why didn't I think of that? There is a button that looks like the "Artist formerly known as Prince" symbol - What does it do? ). Remote is painful for entering text.Unit does not share connected drives on the network although it can access network drives. Don't expect to attach a drive to the OSD and be able to access it from your desktop.My unit was defective and would not record so I am unable to comment on the record quality.No one on the Neuros OSD support forum responded to my question.Phone support was responsive but unable to discover the defect and required me to send the unit back (at my expense) and wait 3-6 weeks for a replacement. Unacceptable.All this and Amazon is charging a 20% restocking fee to send it back. Buyer Beware.
The ATH-ANC7 is an excellent value. It does a superb job of cutting out background noise and has great audio to boot all at less than half the cost of more expensive noise-cancelling headphones. I had used a borrowed pair of expensive headphones on a long flight and was so impressed that I decided I would get a pair for myself. I read all the reviews and took a chance on the ATH-ANC7. They really are as good as the headphones I borrowed. Only negative is that you have to wear headphones to get peace and quite.
Has a tendancy to slide down the arm if it is used frequently and the sansa easily slides back out of sleve
sound card on my laptop went out, instead of spending hundreds in repairs, bought this $30 card and fixed the problem. Simple as that.
They ended up being much better than I expect. I am planning on buying another set for my Jeep. I have a pair in my boat that sound awesome.
Hi everyone! First, the story: This is my first professional diginal camera. I had two others wich were very simple and I just decided to go for a much better one and, after some research, I picked up this one... and I'm glad I did.Now the facts: The camera has en excelent response in several conditions. I mostly take my pictures using the automatic mode and I've got some wonderful ones. Also, the response for taking pictures of moving objects or while photografer is in movement, is excelent. However, the other modes are also great, so I can always get great pictures, even when I still cannot use it perfectly.I have taken pictures facing the sun at sunrise or sunset and I also got some astonishing pictures.A feature that really got my attention is the movie mode. The output is excellent and the sound is magnificent. The microphone can get sounds of up to 7 m (8 yards, aprox.) crystal clear.This is also a very comfortable camera to carry and to grab and the different functions it offers cover most of my needs when it's about taking goos pictures. The zoom is great and the flash it's great too.The software is very useful and the looks of the camera are terrific. My friends think I paid a fortune for it.The only thing I don't like at all is the fact that the flash has to be manually activated. Still, I love this camera.Another thing: the camera sucks disposable batteries very fast, but it can last days using rechargable ones.I hope this is helpful for you. Greetings from Mexico!
On the recommendation of a website, I bought this as a case for my EEE subnotebook and it fits PERFECTLY. Unlike the official EEE cases, they don't have a compartment for the power brick, but this one fits the machine as well as many other goodies (power brick, mini mice, SD cards, flash drives). I can't recommend this enough if you're a EEE owner.
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!
I just got my XS200 and after some fiddling I've gotten used to the controls. Reading the manual is a definite must for this player. The playlist builder works very well once you get the hang of it. The sound quality is great and it installs very easily on Windows 98 or 2000. It absolutely refuses to work with Server 2003 (my main OS) though.Few people use 2003 for a desktop OS though, so I won't take points off. It only takes a few seconds to boot to 2000 to upload new music, and if you're using 2003 for your desktop chances are you're savvy enough to set-up a dual boot in an hour or two.I got this player for $210 from New Egg, so despite some problems with my chosen OS it's still a fantastic deal for a 20GB player.
These are a great value for the storage they provide. They go right to work as soon as you need them. Thanks for a great deal.
I'm an amateur photographer that's lucky enough to get sent all around the world. Recently on a trip to Alberobello, Italy I was taking pictures of Trulli houses during sunset. I found the absolute location to take pictures of the houses on the hill, the sun was in the perfect spot, there was great contrast between the clouds above the sun and the rays of light shooting up into them, but because the sun was only setting behind the hill and there was another 30 minutes before true sunset I was still essentially taking pictures of my light source, I simply couldn't capture the scene like I was seeing it. I thought to myself, man if only I had something like sunglasses for my camera. Enter the neutral density filter. That's the best way I can explain it. As much as I enjoy tinkering with photoshop, I much prefer to get the picture perfect at the camera and never even open photoshop. This ND filter allows me to tone down the lighting, but still giving me the entire range of adjustments my D80 offers. I've found it works best there's slightly overwhelming light that you can't control, and it's produced some pretty interesting effects during sunset when I increase my exposure a bit. The filter is thin enough that I can stack it on top of my UV filter and it doesn't crop the frame on either 35mm or my 18-55mm that it fits on. The quality is great, I have some no name filter that came with the 18-55 lens and it feels like it was assembled in a garage, not so with the Tiffen filters.
Let me start by saying I sell enterprise storage and backup solutions for a living...i.e NetApp,EMC, HDS, etc.I purchased this to provide backup and additional storage for my home system. The backup software is included but it's only a trial version...something Seagate does not clearly state ANYWHERE! So, if you plan on using it to run backups you better budget another $30 into the cost.The drive has been quirky from the beginning. It would be on but would stop showing to my computer so I had to constantly restart it by powering off and back on...1-3 times monthly. Finally, within the first year it completely failed and will not power up. While it is under warranty, it is exchange only. Seagate, in their infinite wisdom states (a true response from Seagate!):- It may be returned for exchange. You will not receive your original drive in return.- Please back up all data before returning the driveAre you kidding? If I need the warranty isn't there a better than average chance the drive is broken and not responding? How do you propose I backup my broken backup drive? You would think Seagate is new to the disk industry with a stupid request like that!!I would take a look at Hitachi or Western Digital before EVER buying a Seagate for home use again! If I buy a disk for backup I do not need it to fail like these seem to be doing all over the country.
Well first of all the first one I bought died in about 5 hours. I got it replaced, only to have the next one die after 2 weeks. Is there a quality problem?A few major reasons I will never buy one again:-Very slow response time when switching songs.-Sound quality medium to POOR.-Video gets choppy at times.-BATTERY LIFE grew significantly worse every time I charged it. The day before it broke it only ran for 4 hours with a full charge! Please note: it said roughly 75 hours on the manual. Owch!-Scratches VERY easily. What is it made of tin foil? I can't beleive they would actually sell these things made of this material.-Screen scratches VERY easily. Not much else to say about it, after a week of normal I was highly disappointed.My advice, save yourself the trouble!!!
Great Product.I would have spent $60 at Radio Shack for a similar cable. It was sent to me in 3 days all the way in Maui with no extra charges for shipping. Thanks Amazon.
I originally got this item because all the I-pod docking stations seemed overpriced at $100 or more dollars-so what the hell spend a little more for the newest thing, right? I was and am totally amazed by the freaking pure power and sound of this thing! By far the best investment I have made-ever! This thing rocks my whole apartment-you will be stunned at how load it is. Now when I go to my pool in the center of my apartment compound, I through a couple of batteries in it, set it on a lounge chair(with my handy shuffle-sized remote in 2 ziplock baggies) and float on a pool lounge shuffling through my entire music collection. BUY ONE!
It works great, itn't too big so I can carry it and my camera and film in a small camera bag. The bounce feature is especially helpful for reducing shadows.
Its Bluetooth connection loses very often, once every half hour or so. And when the connection is lost, there's no way to reconnect except for waiting for it to recover itself in a minute or two. (As I'm typing this review, I lost my keyboard connection once...)
I have owned this amp for several years, and during that time I have had to send it back to the manufacturer twice. Once because a part failed and the other time we had a power failure and the amp couldn't take it. It still isn't working properly. It sits on a shelf with plenty of air flow to keep it cool, but if I run three sets of speakers, out of a possible four, it will sometimes overreact and shutdown.This is just not a quality product. I wouldn't buy another one from this manufacturer.
I am new to photography and wanted to purchase an inexpensive macro lens to see what I could do. I was especially interested in flower pictures. My first time out I went to a friends garden and took pictures of every flower she had, some with bees polinating. I was amazed how clear the photos came out. I e-mailed several of the pictures to my family and friends and they too were amazed. Several have had the pictures printed and framed. This lens is so much fun. Wow!!!
called the Lexmark help line and they determined that the "number of rings" setting is too high--it's about 6 rings before the x125 wants to connnect with an incoming fax machine. Abouit 50% of the fax machines out there abort the fax transmission at just about 5-6 rings.The help person guided me to change the setting to one ring, so the x125 picks up the fax right away, but the one-ring setting didn't work and the help person ultimately said it is a firmware problem and very expensive to fix at a service center.Basically the machine is unreliable and now a piece of junk. I just bought a new brother laser fax 2820.
I was surprised to see a monster brand product like this for such a low price. I only buy monster products 30% of the time or less. I have always been very happy with them but have often found competing brands of the same quality for less money. In this case, however, the price of this high end cable was very reasonable and worth the peace of mind knowing it would handle the audio signal from my high end receiver to my subwoofer (i admit it's a bit of a strange application, but that doesn't change the fact that this product is quality and handles the audio signal very well).
I bought this TV in 2004 from Best Buy and it crapped out in 2008. White horizontal lines appeared at the top of the screen. If a persons head was shown on screen near the top, the white lines reflected an upside down image of the top of the head. I ran this TV all night while I slept but I still expected it to last more than 4 years, preferably 10. Everything looked good before the white lines appeared. Giving it only 2 stars for the durability. I'd rather not buy a new TV every 4 years.
Quick delivery and good price. The 6 qt. is just right for tamales. I have a 4 qt. but tamales are a little cramped for space. I particularly like the stainless steel for cooking acidic foods which tend to react with aluminum. The pressure regulator has a rocking motion which is easily adjustable.Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
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 am a huge Sony guy, but these are some of the worst headphones I have tried. The bass is often overwhelming, the construction is shoddy at best, the plastic cheap and uncomfortable, and they are UGLY! They are huge and don't adjust well. The sound switch on the ears is foolish and useless (makes no difference). They are extremely uncomfortable, especially on the top of the head. I returned these and bought the latest Sennheiser HD202 headphones which blow these away for about the same price.BUY SENNHEISER HD202 instead!!! Trust me!Sennheiser HD 202 HeadphonesI love your TVs, cameras, PS3, and laptops Sony... but you dropped the ball on these!
I purchased this set of wireless headphones as replacement set for another Sennheiser set that was damaged during our move. The units will not stand up to even minor vibration or accidental jarring. When I received the new unit, and followed the set up instructions, the headphones would not tune to the base reciever and only register a faint static signal. My first set was made in Germany and worked great. This set was made in China and basically dead out of the box. Don't waste your money on this product.
A bit tricky to set up, but nothing special by the standards of today's technology. Excellent features
I'm a private pilot and was looking for a GPS with a map overlay to replace my old Magellan 2000.Love this little GPS, true, unlike an 'aviation' GPS, you have to enter all the Lat-Long coordinates, manually for local airports,,, but what the heck,, doesn't take that long to enter the info from your Airport Facillities Directory.I don't really use it as a secondary or primary means of navigation, but I like to have it aboard because it serves as a nice cross-check to confirm that my other means of navigation are on the mark. Another cool thing that pilots will appreciate, is the ability to immediately know your groundspeed (quickly accounting for headwind and tailwind components) which you would normally need to tediously calculate times between waypoints on your E6B. It even gives you a running update on when you will reach your waypoints/destination. Love a handheld GPS when a tower (at an airport that I am not familiar with) asks me to report at 3 or 4 miles/whatever because I can give them a report call at exactly (or nearly so) the distance that they specify, rather than 'eyeball' the distance and give an approximate guess (important when there is no DME at/near the airport).Best part, is that it has most of the essential functions a private pilot would like, WITHOUT the high cost of some of those 'aviation' handhelds.What I would recommend is to also buy a remote antenna (Garmin Part #GA 27C) it comes with 8 ft of cable and an antenna that mounts with a suction cup holder on any smooth surface. This is something that I am having to buy now. The GPS works fine without it,,,, it is just that having the antenna increases your placement options in your plane.Good Flights!
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.
It is a lens cap for the rear of nikon lenses. I wanted a spare. It function nicely.
I had a mammoth task of converting old VHS tapes into mpeg, and needed a way of splitting the VHS left-only mono output into a left and right output.After some minor online searching I came across this pretty sweet splitter.Works like a charm.Anyone that owns "Easy VHS to DVD" you will need one of these if you're transferring old mono VHS tapes.
I needed a method to support a camera to photograph pages from some historic photo albums of my parents and grandparents. This was the perfect item to attach my lightweight camera to a support system I had devised (using a bicycle repair stand that I already had). It seems to be well made, and sturdy enough even to support a heavier camera than I am using.
Used this to double the RAM on a netbook and it works just fine !!!
This product does what it's supposed to. I ordered 100' of the blue and it arrived in perfect working order. Once plugged my network adapter and I'm now getting true gigabyte transfer speeds over my LAN. Good product at a really nice price.
it has radio, touch pad, voice recorder, 30GB, smaller than the microsoft zune and better scrren tan the ipod is the best of the best
First of all... for $100, this is a good camera.Second, plenty of light near the camera lense (not necessary the subject) gives you the best picture.Third, though not unique to this camera, be aware that any internet camera might be difficult to setup because your ISP may block the needed port. Good luck!
I did some research as to which digital camera to buy. After seeing the 8MP power of the Sony DSC-F828 and the Carl Zeiss Lens that offers both Wide Angle up to 28mm and Zoom up to 200mm I was hooked. My first photos came out remarkable! More than I could ever ask for. The next text was on paper. Using my Canon S9000 wide format printer, I printed out 13x19 photo with absolutely no flaws!! I would definately recommend this camera to anyone, from the amateur to the experienced! To view some of my work with this camera, please visit www.rredigiphoto.com
really good speakers for the money. you know the old saying"you get what you pay for". i really find that to be true most of the time but these speakers are o.k. if you are building a high power system i would look else where. but for a low dollar system these are fine. they look great. the grills are very nice looking and they come with all the wiring and mounting hardware.
I had this keychain for four days before I finally figured out how to get it to work with XP. I even called tec support and downloaded the driver and that didnt work. When I tried to open the Photo Viewer I got a message that said cannot find file. What finally worked was to right click on the Photo Viewer icon on my desktop and click properties, click on compatability and in the drop down menu (run this program with compatability for) choose windows 2000. After that I plugged in my keychain and it popped right up! I love it now, the pictures are very clear and it is easy to use, well worth the points!Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Keychain (White)
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.
The cable was perfect for what I needed. I could not find the cable locally, so finding it on Amazon was great.
I've been fighting with dust spots on my Pentax for several months. Even though my body is weather sealed and I show extreme care when changing lenses, it's going to eventually happen ... period.I've used lens pens, blowers, etc. but it became obvious that a wet approach was going to be the only approach to work. The reviews I found on this product were as good as any and the kit contents and price appeared to suit my purposes fine.I don't have a sensor loupe, but I did have a bright, led flashlight that did a decent job of illuminating the dust on the sensor. After following the instructions closely, I took a shot of blue sky and was happy that I showed no signs dust for the first time in months.Don't expect much in the way of a manual or even extensive instructions. The operation just isn't that complicated. You should verify that the size of the swab matches that of your sensor, apply a few drops of the solution provided on the swab, draw the swab as shown on the enclosed sheet one way ... and then back the other using the opposite side of the swab.The whole process took 5 minutes and shouldn't scare anyone that is normally confident with a tool in their hand.If you have never cleaned a sensor before, I would suggest reading and watching several cleanings available on the web ... it will demystify the whole process and leave you with enough confidence to accomplish the task.
This thing is great for flight simulators. I love using it and I have had my cousins(age 5 and 7) play as well. They love it and the joystick handles the abuse they give it.
The 2GB package upgrade for my Mac mini Core 2 2.0GHz is amazing. I used to see the beachball of colors a lot. Now, it is very fast.I like the retail package also. Give me more confidence the memory is new.
The product pictured and delivered were two different items. The items that was delivered was defective and would not charge my DS Lite. When I contacted the seller, he blew me off stating I had the wrong type DS and "I" ordered the wrong one. There should be a NO star rating.
I bought these at a great price and I am happy with them. They sound great and have a clear range of highs mids and lows. They were bigger than I thought they were but thats not that big of a deal really. This is a great product if you are looking to stay in budget and still enjoy an nice set of speakers.Pros:-cheap-great quality-easy install-clear rangeCons:-bigger than expected
The router is small and powerful. The range on this thing is impressive for its size. The connection is very secure.It hooks up just as any other router, but the setup was a little tricky. The same DNS was assigned to my computer and router, so I couldn't connect until I got into the router settings and clicked "clone" dns. Since then,it's worked just fine with no disconnects or reboots needed.I've had it for about 4 weeks now, and am using it wired on my computer and Xbox 360, and wireless for my Laptop,Sansa Connect, Wii, NDS, and PSP.
If you just want your printing to be done really fast, save trees by printing on both sides of the paper, and not have to bother with constant cartidge replacement, this is it. I have two, one new, one refurbished. The refurbished one does make loud clicking noises, but it does not affect performance. The toner cartridge lasts a very long time -a year for me, with 100+ pages of daily printing. Costco shipped replacement cartridges for free, and they came with postage-paid recycling envelopes.Best all-around, don't-have-to-think-about-it workhorse. This is a no-brainer, for the money.
Buyer beware! hardwear installs easy-BUT WAIT! install disc is not formatted, which means some newer PC's will not allow it to be installed. Tried to contact manufacturer, no recourse given out out box and used, no return, don't have any formatted disc's either, so be very careful, nothing on box to let you know of this Tim. R.
After reading the reviews here and seeing what was available at Fry's Electronics, I thought I'd give it a try. Fry's had a big selection of USB housings in this price range, but none with other connection options. Those with multiple connections were double the price! Oh, and none of them looked as well built from the pictures on the boxes.As other's have said, the quality and fit is extremely high. The hard drive went in very easily and all the screw holes lined up perfectly. I'm VERY happy with this unit!P.S. I own two now and still very happy with them!
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.
Never received the item. Lost in shipping and was not able to re-order due to item being out of stock. I was charged for item and had to request credit for item that never shipped. Avoid this vendor!
During my teenage years I used a 35MM SLR and really enjoyed having the manual settings, focus, F stop, etc. Mostly enjoyed controlling the exposure, blurring the background, etc.I've been almost completely happy with the standard digital cameras I've had over the years, with a big missing hole in the zoom department. I finally decided that it was time again to dive in. Having the Fuji Z1 and loving it, I chose that brand to try out a digital SLR type camera.So far this has been a great camera to get back into having the option of manual settings and great zoom. Learning the basic use of the camera took almost no time at all, 15 or fewer minutes in the manual for anything that wasn't 100% intuitive. There are more things I want to brush up on and learn, but I am totally confident using the camera already for any typical photography. Build quality seems high. The camera is not heavy, but also doesn't seem light & cheap. It is just about the perfect weight/density.Completely satisfied with the outcome of photos from the camera as well.
This is an old model from Sony, though they still compete well enough with newer models that cost up to four times as much. My previous pair of the MDR-W08L lasted nearly five years before the wires became worn in the casing.The price is a bargain for the quality of sound these headphones consistently deliver. Furthermore, they allow for a slight amount of natural sound to enter the ears, thus allowing for safety while running, biking, subway travel, etc.
I bought this a few weeks back, and so far it's been working really well for me. It gets warm when it's on, which is slightly worrying to me, but so far so good.Before trying this, I tried Belkin's iPod specific model that clips into the iPods' connection on the bottom and pulls power from the iPod. It seemed to fit too tight, and actually seemed like it might be scraping or could damage the iPod. Beyond that, it just didn't work well. The audio would frequently get static-y. After that, I decided I'd try a universal model that just connects to the normal headphone jack.As others have mentioned, this model does have an international mode...only it doesn't work. When I first got it, I set it to international, but then had it shut itself off after less than a minute. A lot of reviews on here complain that this shuts itself off, so I suspect many of those people have this in international mode, and never tried switching it back to U.S.In U.S. mode it's been working just fine. On my trip in to work I'll get maybe one or two brief *slight* static sounds (if I get any at all), but they're brief, and you can still hear it fine. The dial around here is pretty packed, so I'm not sure there's a single frequency that wouldn't have SOMETHING on it for part of my trip. The station I'm using (the first one I tried) actually does have something on it when I'm at work, but this completely overpowers that transmission.Sound quality is fine. Seems pretty comparable to a cassette adapter. Now I listen to podcasts and audio books almost exclusively, so that may be one reason I'm happy with it. With music, you can tell it's not as good as playing it directly through a stereo. It's fine, but just not as rich...but then neither is a cassette adapter.Actually the reason I have to use this is during the winter, my cassette deck frequently ejects my adapter-something to do with the cold, apparently.At any rate, unless I just lucked out and got a functioning model, I'd definitely recommend this. It's cheap, and actually works. Seems fairly well built too (much more so than the junky Belkin device I tried first, which didn't even really work right).
I use this turntable for home use & have been very happy with it. Incredibly quiet, reliable & attractive; the cartridge is more for DJ work, so I replaced mine with an Ortofon OM-10 & now it sounds perfect. I really wish there was an auto-stop feature, but it's really not important. Highly recommended if you're looking for a high quality, affordable turntable.
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.
These headphones are lightweight, flexible and most importantly they stay put while you workout (Unlike Earbuds). The sound quality is terrific.
I would not recommend to buy this product. 10 reason not to buy.1. Cheap stuff2. Delicate3. Shakes while printing4. Poor quality print.5. Fax dose not work all time6. Auto feeder sucks.7. Does not come with USB cord8. Expensive catridges.9. Poor quality color print
A buddy of mine is an audiophile who has his own music studio. When I asked him what my next pair of headphones should be, he stood behind these claiming they're his favorite. The coiled headphone cable allows me some movement around my work area while preventing the cord from getting crushed by my roller chair. I like that there is not an inline volume control. Those tend to be very jumpy and of low quality. Plus, it makes for just one more unnecessary volume control.The clarity is amazing. I'm hearing more than ever in my favorite songs. It blocks out a decent amount of background noise. Warning: you may start yelling more often and not notice if you video chat with these on.The bass doesn't ghetto blast me, but packs a punch. I wanted headphones that would let me listen at ridiculous volumes without disturbing others around me. Sennheiser was successful.
The speakers are beautiful and sound terrific. When I received the Sony SS-B3000 bookshelf speakers, I was very pleased with the size they weren't toosmall and the sound was extradinary.
Presto has a fantastic product. This is one of my many purchases. I highly recommend it, very good product. I give it 100%
This wall mount was perfect for my 60in sony lcd. Well built quality and ample hardware for any kind of tv. Will recommend this product strongly
I love these little speakers, perfect for the office. They sound great and fit my budget, too. Christmas present to myself.
A little small is my first impression but not something I can't get used to.I'd love to be able to capture an image I have zoomed in the camera but quality suffers there so it is not usually recommended. And zooming would be more seamless were it so and not jumpy (as in the difference between digital and analog). An eye cup would be nice to block out the real world while peeking thru my viewfinder. I added the extension tube and lens shade which protects the front element of the lens and gives me something to hold onto when carrying the camera in my hand and shooting; I'm told it looks sexy as hell too (wish that rubbed off on the holder). But as a sometimes pro and addicted shooter (hundreds of exposures a day - some friends tell me they sometimes fail to recognize me at first without that black thing in front of my face. I think it adds to my cuteness) I do really like it, tho the stabilizer leaves something to be desired. I still love the heft of the Sony 717 and use it often but not as much as I used to. The Sony T50 would be the next addition to my stable of cameras.April 2012: I sold the S3 to a friend and got the S5. Big improvement but the camera was still too busy for me so I gave it my daughter for High School graduation and she's still using it. I now own an Sony TX1 which is always in my pocket, a Canon 20D, rarely used and a new Sony HX200v with which I will make a coupla hundred exposures a day. Anything short of DSLR is just that but I can make great pictures with a Diana, and have. Been doing it over half a century...practice, practice, practice.(bought all cameras from or thru Amazon, except the 20d which was a gift)
The battery grip arrived promptly and has been working fine. It immediately gives the camera a more professional look, even if itsonly a battery grip. My photography teacher recommended me buying thecanon BG E3 since he had tried a third party version that didnt work sowell.
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!
Linksys now provides drivers for Pocket PC2003 at their website. Since installing I can connect without any problems.
I have an iMac G5. I thought it was pretty freakin cool. Then I used my husband's PowerBook for a few days and was AMAZED at how fast I could type on that thing! The flat keyboard is amazing! I do a ton of typing, and my regular Mac keyboard just wasn't cutting it anymore after using the PowerBook. It felt like I had to push my fingers down a million miles just to type something. It was slowing me down. I went to the Mac store, but they only had the regular keyboard. So, I got this Macally Icekey on Amazon. It is so awesome! It is very similar to the feel of the PowerBook keyboard, but actually feels a little more stable. I can type super fast with it with very few mistakes (I was making mistakes all the time on my regular Mac keyboard because I wan't hitting the keys right on all the time.) With this Icekey, I don't even have to look at the keyboard at all. My fingers just slide right over it, and as you can see right now, I am looking for any excuse to type a lot. I'll spare you, except for this last part: If you work on a computer at all, you need this keyboard. It will make your experience so much more enjoyable! Oh yeah, and this keyboard is plug and play, but I loaded the software anyway and the volume controls on the keyboard work great for me.
Bought this as a gift for my bro and it seems to do the job.
This ones for the serious shooters who don't want to deal with the lesser quality scopes. A great product and a great price
I bought these as a birthday gift to my wife. She loves them. The sound from her iPod is superb and the interchangeable ear pieces made it easy to get a comfortable fit for her - something that was difficult with other earphones.
While my notebook came with an integrated network card, the range was terrible. Installing this card resulted in access in places that were otherwise off-limits. In addition, throughput is excellent, and lag when gaming is also excellent. Installation was very simple. Works great with my Linksys WRT54GS router at home and at corporate hotspots and VPN networks.The only possibly drawback is that I've only recently started using it, so I have no comments regarding its reliability. I also haven't used the 108Mbps speeds.
I've been using this for a while now and with the extra battery grip and the telephoto I have on my camera, I can honestly say this Op/Tech Strap is saving my neck. I seriously shoot longer with this on and I know it. Go get one.
Since purchasing the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1's six months ago, I find myself continually impressed with this little set up.I have used various other desktop speaker set-ups in the past. (Bose, Altec Lansing, Logitech's and various studio monitors from KRK, JBL, and Behringer). With some of those set-up's it seems like I have invested a small fortune for the sake of audio fidelity. This time around, I was looking for great desktop speakers on a budget.With the $150 price point, your really looking into say Harmon Kardon Soundsticks and Altec Lansing Expressionists and these Klipsch ProMedia's. I dislike how on the Soundsticks have no external jack to plug in studio headphones and how the Altec Lansing has fairly flimsy and short cables. The build quality of these speakers is fairly sturdy, with a simplistic elegant design.The sound quality is great, it has fantastic high's and mid's. but the low end distorts at higher volumes . I would not recommend listen to bass heavy music on these speakers. But for general rock, pop, instrumental, this set up is fantastic.It features a subwoofer and main volume knob as well as a AUX in and out plug. Note on the AUX out. This is NOT the speaker's set-up you want to use to listen to (higher-end) headphones. If you use Sennheisers HD 280 pros or Sony MDR-V6's these speakers will power them fine. But if you use a higher ohms headphone set such as Beyerdynamic DT 990's you will need a headphone amp.Pros: good mids/highs. Price. Ease of use.Cons: lows can be distorted.
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.
The item was bought used and that alread makes it doubtful as for its reliability.I bought it for my husband so he could use it at his place of work. It proved not to be loud enough for the work place, which desapointed me because I assumed it is supposed to be heavy duty and made for construction or facture type of places. Well, we've kept it at home but, once in a while, for no apparent reason, it stops working. Nothing works on it, as if the power is completely out. Then, a couple of hours later, you try it again and it works.It would cost us more to send it back and ask for our money back than to just keep it so, we have it at home but, it is worthless for us. It's something we can not rely on.We will never order anything else from this seller again.
As folks have previously mentioned, this case does not allow easy access to the voicememo controls / headset jack on the left side of the T/T2. However, you can turn the unit around in the case if you need those on a regular basis.Contrary to other reviewers, I have NOT found the power-on issue to be a big problem. The case does have two small leather loops on the inside-bottom of the front cover that are designed to prevent the buttons from depressing. I have a stack of business cards in the front slot in the case which may provide a better buffer for the buttons. Then again, it may be that I'm just relatively careful with my PDA and don't bounce it around a lot.As one of the only cases designed specifically for the T/T2 line, this case will certainly please most users.
I did purchase this LCD from Amazon and was happy with the purchase and delivery. However, after a short 18 months of hanging on my wall, my Samsung LCD mysteriously developed a line of dead pixels, top to bottom. Samsung stated that there's nothing they will do with this obvious defect since it's out of warranty. After some internet research, this issue seems to be common for Samsung LCDs. Buyer beware!!![...]
Bought if for a gift and got it in plenty of time. Have not heard any reports yet on how great it is. He is probably still reading the manual.....every page. I own a Garmin , two actually, and I love them.
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.
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'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.
I purchased this item from Amazon one month ago for my Canon 40D. It works pretty reliable. Compare to Canon brand, it is much cheaper. The only shortcome is that the cable is not long enough, but for my purpose, it does not matter at all.
These are about one of the worst ear pieces I've tried for my IPOD. First I don't like the short cord length for just the one side which makes it suited to use only with an arm band. Secondly these have shocked me in my ears while listening to my IPOD. I'm not what's going on there but I was very disappointed overall with these.
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.
First, the bad news:1) The plastic tab on the handstrap of the XT can stratch the LCD - DON'T use the strap if you are going to keep the camera in a confined space, such as a pocket - the strap will drift over the LCD and the damage will be done. This is clearly a design defect. If you must use a strap, make your own, one without the power to abrade the LCD.2) The optical viewfinder shows far less than what the camera sees - I understand about 35% of the image is not visible in the optical viewfinder. This problem, however, is much easier to deal with than a scratched LCD.3) Shutter lag - all digicams shutters seem to suffer slow response time. This makes it tough to photograph people or pets on the move - the continuous shooting option on the Xt helps, so does pre-focusing.That said, this camera has just about perfect, at least for my purposes: on-the-go nature and travel photography. There are just enough controls for unusual conditions - exposure compensation, choice of ISO, white balance, etc - but not so many that they get in the way of simply making a quick - or well thought out - photograph.True, manual control of f/stops and shutter speeds and focus is lacking - but there are other cameras out there with this option. Again, exposure compensation, continuous shooting mode, and pre-focusing help.In particular, I like the east of operation - what controls there are can easily be accessed via the few menus, and the dial and/or various buttons that adorn the camera. Recourse to the manual - printed or on-line - was, for me, not necessary.My primary purpose for the camera is to use it on bike rides - but it's also a great camera for hiking, as well as for travel where you don't want to be burdened with a lot of photo gear (and I have way too much photo gear). For use at social gatherings in large, dark rooms, this might not be the camera of choice, because the on-camera flash is not very powerful - but it does work, particularly if people are fairly close to the camera, rather than across the room.This camera cries out for one accessory - an extra battery. And perhaps two extra batteries. Maybe I like to take A LOT of pictures because I'm a part time professional, but if film is no longer an issue and I can shoot all the pictures I want (subject to the amount of memory I have), why should I be limited by a lack of battery power? And trust me, if you make a lot of photographs, you will run out of battery power! (My extra battery fits in my bike's little patch kit.)I've found that there are generic batteries that will work in the camera ...By the same token, I spent a little more money on storage - I have 256 and a 128 memory cards and, with a 3 megapixel camera, this is more than enough for a at least a few day's of normal photography. (I usually bring a laptop with me, whether or not I have a camera, so I can always download pics from my memory cards to make room for more pictures).To sum up: except for the plastic tab on the strap that can scratch the screen, and a viewfinder that shows less than what the camera sees, and the shutter lag (which occurs with all digicams) I'm completely satisfied with the camera.Oh, one more thing - cameras this small are still a novelty - it makes for a great conversation piece/ice breaker when I pull it out of my pocket....
These speakers are of very good quality. Sit next to them and you will feel as if you where in a concert. Beautiful.
This pulls in with better quality using the USB connection than a PCI card I had from the same company. I sit comfortably at home 13 miles away from the towers and the HD channels in Cleveland come in okay (except for NBC)...the little antennae (or aerial) which came with the stick works better than the powered allegedly HD antennae I got from Target...the usual quirks with digital signals (spotty during storms, etc) are present, but it's more the tranmission from the station than the stick. Works really well with cable connections. Worth the money.
Works well. But works much better with a booster. We used a Motorola booster. Can't beat it for the price.
I bought this hub 6 months ago. All ports were taken until half of them just quit working. This week, I lost a port on the other side and a matter of time before the whole unit is useless. I need to replace ASAP. It looks nice, but don't let that fool you. Not worth it. If you plan on keeping things plugged in all the time, look for something else. I've had HUBS in the past which lasted me 6 + more YEARS!!!
A very small camera with outstanding capabilites. Xtrordinary viewer Really nice for the price. It worth any penny I paid.
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.
BackgroundI bought this camera around July 2001 after reading a number of reviews on Amazon.com as well as on Epinions. I was hesitant because Samsung was still (at that time---things have changed a LOT in one year) known for the cheap and flimsy stuff. At least, that was my biased perception at the time. Plus, the fact that the cost was within $100 of an SLR, and that there were *digital* cameras that were cheaper, made me consider and reconsider (I went to the checkout page @ Amazon like a dozen times, and retreated at the point where we have to finalize the order :-)).I was getting married overseas, and although we had official photographers for the occassion, I wanted a backup plan (yeah, I'm that kind of guy). Taking my Pentax SLR was out of question, since hardly anyone knows how to use them anymore, and I can't be taking the photos at my wedding :) (not if I wanted to get out of there alive, anyway ;)).ReviewBut I bit the bullet. The comments about the high quality of the lenses pushed me over the edge and I decided that this was a reasonable chance to take. I'm happy to report that the camera has proven to be *wonderful*. I haven't used my SLR since I bought that camera; enough said. The photographs are crystal clear and everyone's been amazed at the quality (I've used 400-speed film only, and have been getting photos developed at Ritz, so I dunno how much these contribute). Every roll has turned out really great. I've take pictures in Las Vegas, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, India, you name it. I've taken over 1000 photos in a year with it. Despite Amazon prodding me to write a review in Aug 2001, I decided to hold off till I really gave the thing a solid workout. And now, in Oct 2002, I strongly recommend the camera with the weight of 14 months of usage behind me.Let me throw in a couple of negatives to provide some balance though (these are the only ones I've got). The red-eye feature doesn't work too great. In fact, it's pretty poor. The second is that it sucks up battery (but I may just be taking too many photos). Finally, I've noticed that the small viewfinder proves to be a bit of a bother for people (when I request them to "Please take our picture" :)).Again, weighed against the positives, I'd say this camera is extremely valuable even with these (for me, minor, especially since I have dark eyes which don't seem to be affected by the red eye) negatives. Night photos turn out great, something I've always feared automatics would mess up. Death Valley at Sunset, Las vegas Strip at night, Hoover Dam in twilight, and WTC towers at night in Aug 2001 (never expected those to be my last :( ) all came out brilliantly. The day photos are rich, and nature photos are always vibrant with colour (credits go equally to nature and the camera, I guess :-)).Overall, a great automatic to buy!
Shipment is fast and excellent.It works fine except 1 channel 11/NBC for some reasons!
I read the reviews and saw nobody was looking to use this the way I intended, but since it had good reviews and the price was reasonable I figured I'd give it a shot. I have a new big screen TV in my finished basement. I also have a treadmill that I use to run on. While running I couldn't hear the TV and the speakers in the TV aren't the greatest. I remembered a gym I used to go to had a setup like this and while I wasn't looking to drop $100+ I thought this might do the trick for a fraction of the price.I'm happy to report it works great! I plugged the FM transmitter into the headphone jack of the TV and set the frequency. I couldn't use my iPod since there's no built in radio, but my other mp3 player (as well as my cell phone) does. I set the mp3 player to the matching frequency and all was good.Honestly, the unit feels cheaply made and I do hear a tiny bit (maybe 5-10%) of white noise (static) but I easily hear the TV fine and don't hear the static unless I really try and that's all that matters. Remember it's wireless so a little static is to be expected.Would I buy it again? Absolutely! I've never had another one so I can't say if it's any better than the competition.
Quick start up and user friendly. Even my kids like taking pictures with it.( and some of them turn out fairly well. =)
THis product was exactly what I was looking for. Fit's my Canon SX 130 IX perfectly. I can fit extra batteries in the front pocket. Also, the velcro keeping it closed in very strong and doesn't come undone. The little tripod and lens cleaner were just bonuses for me, but they do some in handy.
This is an uncomplicated application, so not much to say. Windows 7 understood what to do with the printer when connected via this cable
I recently bought this 32in LCD after comparing it against the 32in LCDs from Sony and Samsung. It has turned out to be a great choice. The picture quality in HD is amazing and I think very comparable to the Samsungs. Also, the Standard Definition picture is quite good even when stretched. It looks great with the black glossy finish and the built in speakers are not bad. All in all, great quality for the price even when compared to the higher end Samsungs.
this is a good little scanner. very light-weight and pretty simple to operate, although it took us a while to figure it out. it's nothing fancy, but if you don't need super high-quality or don't use a scanner all the time, it serves its purpose well. we were pleased with the price as well.
Even for a person with basically no skills for any machine this one is pretty easy and efficient. I highly recommended!
Product arrived on time, in perfect condition and works perfectly. Just what the PC doctor ordered to revitalize an old PC.
These headphones are (AWESOME) I compared these headphones side-by-side with (Panasonic RP-HTX7-R1)and these blows them away. they sounded amazing.I read a lot of reviews and a lot of people complained about a lack of bass on other headphones. If you like a lot of bass, these headphones are for you. Moving past the bass to sound quality as a whole, these headphones are in a different league. I mean, I am hearing details in songs I have heard dozens of times and never noticed. Background singers that before were lost with all of the other sounds can be heard clearly on these headphones.Comfort...very comfortable. The material that the earpads are made of is very soft and I quickly forgot I was wearing them on my flight. The headphones are very big--much larger than the(Panasonic RP-HTX7-R1}. However, because they are snug they don't slide around. Also, they don't get hot like the (Panasonic RP-HTX7-R1} did.Sound quality: 5Comfort: 5Construction: 3Looks: 5cord: 10 feetPlus: 1/4-Inch Adapter
This GPS will get you to where you are going, but this was the first one i have bought so i didn't know what i was looking for. I have used a friend's Street Pilot exclusively up until this one so that is what i judged it on. It does not pronounce the street names and I like that feature. It also does not have the "find me" feature which has been helpful on the Street Pilot. I returned this for the 650 and am much happier.
I like this a lot, because on a previous DSLR I did NOT have one and put a lot of marks on my glasses before I realized what what happening. It's not deep enough to cut out all extraneous light, but it helps. If you wear glasses, protect that major investment with the small investment it takes to mount this on your camera.
I'll be brief because there are many other reviews. I have been using a 20" iMac G5 for a couple of months, and it is the best computer that I have ever seen, by far. The Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse are worth having as well, because they get rid of 2 more cables. The footprint for the monitor/CPU combo is about the size of a hardback mystery novel, and the screen is wide and gorgeous. The CPU is very fast, but you really need to upgrade the RAM to a gigabyte to get the full effect. It's important to note that Mac OS 10.3 is the most stable (never crashes!) and virus-free operating system--as well as the most elegant and user-friendly (still, after all of these years; I know, as I use Windows regularly). Also, like other Macs, it ships with excellent, usable software, including iCal, iTunes, iPhoto, and Safari, which are all top-notch applications that are fully integrated into the OS. I can't say enough good things about this quiet, elegant, fast machine.
I was pleasantly surprised by this monitor--the picture is better than I really expected in this price range. And XP recognized it without a hitch. I'm pleased.
After 6 months, I started having problems with this unit dropping the connection and having to reboot. D-Link support did a good job troubleshooting over the phone and declared the unit faulty and said they'd replace it under the warranty. I shipped, at my expense, all the original parts to them except the CD with the installation software, which I couldn't locate, D-Link sent me a replacement unit and held my credit card pending their receipt of my faulty unit. When they got it, they sent me an email saying they're charging me $20 for the missing driver CD. That's 34 percent of the unit's current sales price-- for not returning 7-month-old software that is updated and downloadable from their site. You do the math. D-Link wants to make it as painful as possible for you to exercise your warranty, so that you won't. If you buy D-Link, save your packing peanuts -- they might charge you a dollar a peanut if you return something without the originals.
The filter does what it is supposed to do. It is versatile. You can stretch it, but not too far.
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.
This item was shipped to me with no packing slip. There was no instructions on how to connect it. I tried it but I could not make it work. I don't think I will ever buy anything from this company again.
I purchased this product and when received discovered it was not for a 64 bit system. I tried to return it within two weeks maybe three because I didn't try to use it right away and got no answer to my emails. There's no phone number to call. A real crappy way to do business. I am now stuck with a product I cannot use. I use to like buying from Amazon. Do what you want to but I got screwed!!!!!!Swann PC DVR 4 Net
I was surprised by the speedy delivery of my order in a great condition. I will surely buy again from this buyer! :)
These headphones are a great bargain for the size and sound quality. I take these to the gym every day and they easily collapse to fit in the pocket of my sweatshirt. They are easy to snap into a comfortable position, they stay put, and have great sound quality to keep me going through my workout. I was looking for lightweight, foldable headphones that would allow me to hear the bass in my favorite songs, and these definitely do the job at a reasonable price! Highly recommend!
I'm surprised at some of the single-star reviews for this book. IMHO, anyone who thinks this book isn't clearly written simply didn't spend enough time reading and thinking about the material. Let's face it, programming isn't easy -- you need to learn some basic concepts, then learn the syntax of a language, then practice and move on to advanced features. This book does an excellent job of helping programmers, even complete novices, do just that.The author also goes beyond the basics, and covers some hints and tips that are not mentioned in any other beginner's book that I can find. For example, many beginner's books warn about the erratic behavior of scanf(), but only Practical C takes the extra step by providing a complete workaround (the author advises not to use scanf(), and to use fgets() and sscanf() instead).I'm only a beginner, and so far I have purchased and read through Greg Perry's Absolute Beginner's Guide to C, Dave Mark's Learn C on the Macintosh (and on Win 95), the classic K&amp;R C Programming Language, and Practical C. All of these books have their advantages, but I think K&amp;R is a bit too difficult for complete newbies. The Perry and Mark books may be a little too simple, but they're excellent quick reads. Practical C is the perfect middle ground, and I recommend that it be read in conjuction with one of the easier books before moving on to K&amp;R.I also recommend that you read through a chapter completely to get the concepts, then go back and do all the exercises for reinforcement. That's what I did, and even though I struggled to &quot;get&quot; some of the material the first time around, on the second read-through everything managed to sink in.I can't recommend this book highly enough -- it is clear, accurate, and a pleasure to read and work through.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II has plenty of power, long battery life, and very short recycling time without the annoying recycling whine.
I also agree that these headphones are very tight when you first put them on. However, I have found a way to loosen them up, I fold them in the flap position then place a dvd case inbetween the ear pieces and leave it to stretch out the head band. This has made them much more comfortable. That is the only complaint I have about them. The sound isolation is amazing and the sound quality is perfect. The sound is very neutral, everything is balanced, the bass doesnt over power the treble or vice versa. This allows you to just use your equalizer to tune them to your preference. If you use itunes or an ipod i think the "rock" setting sounds really well for just about anything. My main use for these is my ipod and my computer. The only problem is that these headphones run on 64 ohms which is a significant amount of power for an ipod to supply. They will sound better off of a stereo amplifier.
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.
I recently purchased the Initial 7" player and watched "In Hell", a prison movie, and I was quite amazed at the crisp and colorful picture. The briteness seems to be perfect at around a 6 setting. The player does come with a complete accessories package including charger and cigarette lighter plug-in for use in vehicles. I looked at more expensive players and noticed the picture was not as clear and crisp as this player. I do not know how long the player will last but I do have a small handheld tv I purchased from Casio in 1997. It has thousands of hours of use from its TFT screen like this screen and it has not one failed pixel. I think if you take care of this unit, it could last 20 years or more. This means keeping it out of high humidity areas, no drops and basic tender touch with the keys and so forth. Always keep the sound level just a hair below maxed out and the bright level at around 6. This is the perfect unit for what its intended purpose is for. I suggest a leather DVD carry case to keep it fresh and dust free when not in use. DVD players are not perfect and some momentary pauses or freezes are normal if the DVD has the slightest imperfection. This DVD player will most likely correct itself and keep playing with its delayed reaction time(anti-skip). I also suggest purchasing a can of compressed air to spray off the dust inside and outside the player after every use. I believe there are bad units in every manufacturer when a batch of 1000 units is made. There may be 15 to 30 that something went wrong during assembly and quality control did not catch it. I also believe the 7" version is the model that was most popular and Initial has a higher quality standard on this model as well. The unit has high quality sound within 5 feet and a magnificant picture that you must see for yourself. I would highly recommend this product to all DVD fans.
Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better bag to transport my ThinkPad laptop. The bag provides excellent padding protection, and there are just the right amount of built in pockets for your documents and zippered spaces for your other goodies. Not too stylish as to draw attention from all the wrong people, but it's not old style or "unfashionable" by any means. Comes with adjustable shoulder strap that makes walking with this tote a sure breeze. Get this bag!
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
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.
The DB2 antenna was easy to put together, it took about two minutes. I live in Morristown New Jersey about 30 miles from the transmitting towers and the over the air digital broadcast reception is amazing with this antenna. I am not getting any problems at all with the picture freezing, breaking up or dropping out. I am getting all the possible channnels on the Antenna Webb List for my local area WCBS 2, WNBC 4, WNYW FOX 5, WABC 7, WWOR 9, WPIX CW11, WNET PBS 13, W17DC TV 10/55, WNYE 25, WPXN ION 31, WNJN PBS 50, I am getting all these channels and even more and some of these channels have sub channels with the digital broadcasting. I had a rabbit ears antenna and was not getting all the channels and I had to adjust the rabbit ears antenna when I changed the channels. The DB2 antenna is an outdoor antenna but I have it sitting on my floor next to my tv cart in my bedroom. I live in a condo with an upstairs bedroom and attic but I do not even need to put the antenna in the attic. There are a lot of factors involved with tv reception and antennas such as a bad location, long distance from the transmitting towers, various interference from other transmitting sources, aluminum siding, other obstructions, bad connections, bad connectors, bad cables and defective parts so you can`t always blame the antenna or the tv. I received my DB2 antenna in the mail after I ordered it from Amazon in about 2 days and had it put together and hooked up to my tv in a couple of minutes. I saw some reviews and people said the antenna is kinda ugly looking, I think it is pretty cool looking and it is not very big it is very compact. A standing base with a pole and ball mount pivot would be nice and can probably be made by getting supplies at a hardware store and electronics store.
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 camera dock works great with my Sony DSC-W80 camera!I get a better picture on my high def TV (37", 720P) with this dock than I do by burning a DVD with my pictures and playing them through my DVD player. Getting from picture to picture is much faster using the dock than using the DVD player.The remote makes the whole setup very easy and pleasant to use. The remote gives you access to all of the functions of the camera.
We are VERY happy with the ZEN. It was very easy to learn to use for the 10 yr. old we bought it for! We were also impressed with the all the radio stations that came in clear, especially since we live in the country! There is so much space on this ZEN she will likely not even fill it up!
I bought this transmitter for my husband for Christmas after painfully reviewing everything written on just about every transmitter. I settled on the Kensington transmitter because it consistently received the best reviews. I must say I was pleasantly suprised when we plugged in the transmitter and with a few attempts at finding a radio station the ipod was heard loud and clear. There is little to no static heard between songs and the only time we got major interference was when we were in a big city about 100 miles from our house. All in all, I was absolutely impressed with the sound quality and ease of use with this product. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars only due to the fact that there was static near and in the city. I definitely recommend this transmitter to anyone looking for a quick fix to an ipod dilemma in the car.
USB Drive works fine, but had this attached to my keychain, and after taking in/out of my pocket a few times, the plastic broke on the keychain. LAME!
This unit is not nearly as simple to program and use as they lead you to believe. I am fairly well versed in electronics, and I am not at all impressed w/ this navigation system. I have had opportunity to use a Tom Tom and a garmin, both in the same price range, and they are so much simpler to use-you do not even need the instructions!!
When I bought this printer, I planned to use it mainly for text and graphics printing rather than photographs, which I generally get printed at Target or Sam's Club. The small footprint, ease of use, great print quality and low price of the C3180 were exactly what I needed, and I've been happy with it pretty much across the board. Plus, it was a bonus to learn that it actually creates really nice pictures, when you print with the "highest dpi" setting, rather than the "best" setting. Even more important to me was the fact that, according to leading archival research group, Wilhelm Imaging Research, HP makes some archivally rated inks, though you have to purchase them seperately.[...]The only drawback for me is the fact that this printer isn't wireless friendly, so I have to detach the printer from my husband's PC and reconnect to my Apple laptop via USB cord whenever I want to print. Obviously this is something that I could have figured out before buying it, so it's not really the printer's problem, I just didn't realize how much more convenient it would have been to send print jobs from wherever I happened to be working around the house. Other than that, I'd probably buy it again, as I haven't had any real problems.
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.
I have been very unsatisfied with this purchase. At the time I purchased it, I had to have major surgery and I was not able to hook it up immediately. When I hooked it up, I found that it was strong in the base and treble but very week in the midrange. I could not find where there was any warrenty on it so I have been stuck with it. I do not use it for that reason.
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.
I bought this for an older laptop that had incompatibilities between the built in sound andWindows XP sp3. Installation was quick and easy. It works in both the USB 1.0 and 2.0 slots.It definitely is an improvement over the built in sound. I noticed right away. The onlycomplaint I have (a minor one) is that it has no keyring like a lot of memory devices thesame size.
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.
I work at a movie trailer editing company and these are our standard for monitoring. We probably have 25 pair and they all work great. Buyer beware these are heavily bootlegged on the internet. Make sure the word "Sony" appears on the jack connector cover. Otherwise its very difficult to tell if they are the real deal!
These binoculars were a gift for my step-son-in-law. He uses them for work as a meter reader. He loves them because they work so well at distances that he doesn't have to get out of the car on a cold winter's day!
I hav had some w/fans and some w/out, none are any good after 3 too 6 mos. Best choice is with a little ingenuity thinking. I removed the cover from the laptop, set the eternal pc in a non magnetic bag, took the case, removed the feet put on by the manufacturer and put in all 4 corners adjustable chair glides w/rubber feet, put it back together, front feet screwed all the way in and the rears extended all the way out, giving me 4 inches in the rear, w/plenty air space under my pc on the tray made for it too sit on. IT NEVER GETS HOT ANYMORE.I am 76 yrs old.thx 4 reading
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).
This unit stabilised my heat from Cpu and now i am running at 26c from 35 c under full load, It is BIG and takes up space but I went to a full tower. Highly recommended application for getting rid of the heat from the intel chip dual core. Price wise you can get a different cooler if you trust the fan setup on some out there that are advertized as the best cooler for gamers. Generally they give you a small fan and exspect it to do the job, always had to replace fans on such units this one on the Chilltec does the job without modifycation of the fan. Best buy for a cooling system so far.
I am very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this unit. I primarily went for the Philips name. Had this unit been from another manufacturer, I don't think I'd have bothered. I'm pleased I gave it a try.Setup was easy. The speaker connectors are color coded to the jacks on the back of the unit. The control center is low profile and typical width and depth. It doesn't look as good as it performs.The sound is impressive. From low volume to loud, the bass is solid and highs are crisp. I've set it up with TV sound and am very surprised at how much better regular TV sounds through this system.For the price, I can't imagine a better system. Especially considering that it's HDTV with the HDMI and component connections.
These are awesome! Perfect for running or exercising. They will not fall out. I love these! And the sound quality is good too!I also own the sony earphones that wrap around your ears, but these are not as good because they will fall out whiile you are runnning/exercising.
I have four devices running through this switch to my 1080p TV. All 1080i signals work fine (two TiVo series III devices), but my 1080p Apple TV (v1) and my 1080p Panasonic blue-ray player show an occasional signal drop when running at 1080p. I have a 25ft RapidRun HDMI cable going to the TV, and this may have to be upgraded to deal with these signal drops, or it may be the HDMI switch itself that is dropping the signal. This signal drop appears as a quick glitch or loss of signal every now and again, sometimes as much as 20 minutes apart. I cannot blame the HDMI switch categorically. The switch is only rated to drive a 20ft run to the TV, so I can't really complain about this device. It works as advertised as far as I can tell. It is not designed to automatically sense a signal at any of its inputs, which is why I bought it. Its IR control features are great, and I was able to program them into my universal remote with no problem. Its form factor, which is like an AppleTV is useful. It sits under my AppleTV.After a few weeks since the words above, the switch continues to give me glitches in 1080p, but not 1080i. If I rotate between a couple of inputs the switch seems to lock in a bit better and the glitches seem to become less frequent in 1080p. I don't like these glitches. As they seem to lessen as i rotate between inputs, this problem must be to do with the switch and not my RapidRun cable. To remove the glitches the only other thing I can do is to go back to 1080i for all my sources.This device never worked for me in 1080p. I just use 1080i now.
These are the most unreliable speakers I ever bought. They have an annoying hum which never shuts off, I had to send it in for repairs several times.When they do work, they sound decent and will work for most action games. For music, I still prefer Bose speakers. However, I don't trust the reliability of this brand.
Good product. Netgear has problems connecting if you let its software control it. Best to turn off netgears software and let windows control instead. Other than that great product.
Similar to some other reviewers experiences, the batteries discharged very quickly with or without use and several events went undocumented because I had a dead camera. I thought the camera itself was bad at first! Some old RadioShack rechargeables worked waaay better than these did for me. It seems like a gamble with this product. If you get good batts then ok, bad batts however are useless and a total waste of money. I would gamble with another product.
I live in LA and have been using the Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPod in my Ford Explorer for several weeks now, and have decided that the it is not usable. On the good side, it is a nice compact, integrated design that keeps your iPod charged while in the car. On the bad side, it only has eight FM frequencies to choose from, and here in LA and Orange Counties, that's just not enough. I travel from Irvine to the South Bay to Santa Monica, and I would constantly hear a hiss or other annoying interference. Worse, as I move from one part of two to another, I have to fumble with the iCarPlay and my car radio to switch them to a new frequency. And this doesn't seem to be a problem just here in LA and Orange County; the interference is prevalent at nearly all times when traveling down I-5 to San Diego. So, for populated areas, I cannot recommend the iCarPlay.
When I started my research to buy a digital camera, I quickly narrowed the models to be considered down to two from Sony and one from Canon.Unlike most consumers, one of the things that was madatory for me when choosing a digital camera was an optical viewfinder. I also liked the idea of a digital camera that would operate on AA batteries. My megapixel requirement was not very high; 6 megapixels or more was all that I needed.I checked many resources and reviews of the three cameras online and found that all three were highly rated and well regarded by consumers and experts alike. I was leaning toward a Sony if for no other reason than that I own several Sony products and I am very happy with them all. Once I went to a store to actually see the cameras, I quickly disregarded one of the Sony models because I just did not like the fact that the zoom toggle was on the back of the camera. The other Sony and the Canon have the zoom toggle around the shutter button which I much prefer. The other reason I decided against the Sonys is because they both had very flimsy covers over their A/V and A/C jacks. The plastic covers were so flimsy I was afraid they would soon break even with careful handling. I found no such concerns anywhere on the Canon model.In the end, I made my choice based on build quality. This Canon camera is well constructed and works great. It does not operate on AA batteries but that's OK by me. It is the smallest of the three cameras I was considering and that was of some concern for me as I would prefer a slightly larger overall camera. But I am very happy with this camera and believe I made a good choice.
If you get one of these you'll wonder why you didn't get one sooner... Being in my mid-fifties I've found it hard to work on things at floor level for a prolonged period of time. This stool solves the problem by allowing you to unfold it and not pull out the legs. You sit on the stool with the legs not extended and the contact at the floor is only one point...but it works. You find you can work on things for a good while and it doesn't bother your knees. You can also extend the legs and work on whatever you need to do from a comfortable sitting position. No, it's not like an over-stuffed chair, you're not going to find yourself getting overly comfortable or wanting to sit there all day, but it's just what you need for a quick, lightweight and well designed stool. One of the things you'll need to do, besides comparing prices, is get the right one for your height. It's not rocket science. The price falls into the category of you get what you pay for...so swallow hard and once you get it the higher cost suddenly becomes a distant memory. This stool is lightweight, small and you can stow or carry it anywhere. It's truly a keeper...well worth the money.
This thing just works. No experience needed. However, I can not test if it works to 1Gbps. Hopefully it does.
I bought this docking cradle and a Nomad II at the same time. The cradle makes the Nomad easier to use, because at the end of the day you just drop it in the cradle and it charges, and it's ready again the next morning. It also comes with it's own USB cable, so that you can leave the one the Nomad comes with at a friend's or work for trading files there. The other good thing is that when you transfer files to the Nomad through the cradle, it doesn't use batteries like using a straight USB cable to the Nomad does. My only complaint is the fact it has to plug into the wall for power, as well as USB, but they can't help that (since it has to charge a battery).
All I can say is "I'M HAPPY!!!" I highly recommened all canon slr and dslr users buy this flash I purcased my 580EX II in Janurary 2009 until this day no regrets with the price.
I started out with a Zune and loved the screen but the sound quality was a little lacking in bass and some midrange. I got rid of the Zune and bought a Vision M. I loved the M at first but soon found that I really missed the larger screen. I also ran into the problem again that the adjustments really never seemed to make the sound outstanding. I had an Iriver H320 and a Rio Karma that was able to play music with authority. They were clean, strong and sounded like listening with a home system. I must say though that the Rio was loaded with Flacs and the Iriver with Ogg-Vorbis which are both superior to what you can put on the M. Maybe that is a good part of the problem that Creative needs to add these better quality converaions. The M really is dependent on the headphones you use, so with some experimenting it might be possible to find some that can show a difference when making EQ adjustments. I may be picky but the H320 and the Karma showed me that there is a level above the level this and the Zune are atI found the touchpad hard to work with, I often started a song while trying to scroll(A Real Pain). I adjusted sesetivity but really didn't help much. I kept the player in a dlo case but found the players bottem area around the controls had a lot of scratching around the button area after about 12 days. To finish I returned the player and bought a Cowon A2 and am thrilled with it. Something I did learn though is that most players put out about 20mw of power. When I looked at some of the Cowon players they were in the 60mw range which makes a huge difference in sound quality.
I have finally taken a hammer and smashed the zen into tiny little pieces. Good bye you horrible heafty, unreliable, gadgety/paperweighty thingyI was determined not to get an ipod, apart from the fact that everyone has one (Apple hog 80% of the portable MP3 market) and I like to give the underdog a go, but creative have done themselves NO favours.They have the worst online customer services I have ever encountered (apart from a curry's or a dixons store)and after 3 months of trying to resolve the zens issues I beat the snot out of it.My player developed issues with resetting itself every time I used it. Now for a collection of music about 50GIG strong this became a little annoying as it would take 25 minutes to reset.Now I am no fool, I know how to look after my kit, but the little tosser at the creative desks told me I had been rough on the player... without even looking at it!So no, I would not recommend this player.If you were unlucky enough to purchase one either return it or take it for a long drive to the woods, tell it you are very dissappointed in it, usher it gently outside, shut the door and drive away quickly leaving it to rust for all eternity.DIE ZEN DIE!!!
Para los amigos de habla hispana.. compr&eacute; la m&iacute;a, tiene las bondades de una camara semi profesional, en un tama&ntilde;o bien compacto, toma fotos maravillosas, y el zoom es bien generoso.La otra cosa que me encanta es la velocidad de la camara. Todav&iacute;a no me acostumbro bien a tener que levantar el flash, pues no lo hace autom&aacute;tico, pero ya lo har&eacute;.
I got the Canon 580EX II Speedlite on the recommendation of a friend's father. I was looking at the 420 (because it was cheaper)but he told me to go with the best. I did, and I love it. My pictures shine. I'm a newbie, so I'm still getting used to it. But when I'm out doing my thing, I look more like a professional photographer with it than sticking with the in-house flash. I know this is shallow, but I live in L.A. :) Once I really learn how to use it, I know I'm gonna be doubly happy I got it. You can't go wrong getting the best. This is the best.
I prefer the Panasonic brand..and I prefer the ones sold by Amazon..I have recieved Panasonic brand DV-tape from other online wholesalers..and it was not perfect..There is a local Major Retailer here--that also sells perfect Panasonic DV-tape..These are the DV cassettes for standard types of camcorders..I use Wide Screen recording--also the LP(long play)..setting..Be careful of defective supply's..So far its Amazon and that other guy(the big guy)..that give excellent DV-tape..I use these DV-tapes alot.
Product was received quickly and works very well in our printer. The prices for this site are very reasonable. THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE!
Ok, I don't own a Rebel 2000, I own a Rebel G, but as the front cover says, this covers all Rebel models. Nothing else. I got to learn by experimentation. Then I found this little wonder of a book, and boy did it help. The only thing that was different between the two camera's was the location of the rewind button and the number of focusing zones. I couldn't believe how much this book helped me figure out my camera. Buy it at the same time as your Rebel, no matter what model it is. (all the way back to the Rebel EOS 1000, first generation) Can't go wrong. It even includes photo examples from different setups of the cameras.
The product is engineered solidly. Nice design. Feels good in the hand. Relatively easy to operate. Good exposure programs.One major flaw though: the 28 mm wide lens system leads to unsharp images. The general impression is that the images are just not crisp.I own an older Casio EX-850 (8MP) and the differences are just stounding.I would definitely NOT recommend this product.The 35 mm equivalent models in the series are much better wrt sharp image results.
For those looking for a compact solution for networking, this key-fob sized peripheral is for you. Measuring less than 3 inches it's been a handy add-on for the laptop for 10/100 networking capabilities. Installation was a breeze, taking less than 2 minutes... 3 if you want to read the manual.The attachment mechanism for the network cabling (Cat5) is very secure and doesn't allow easy shifting once engaged. Indicator lights include activity and 10 or 100 Mbps speed indicators. I'm very satisfied thus far.
This product simply worked as advertized. The quality of music from my mp3 player through my car's premium sound system does not appear to be degraded in any way. If you have a cassette player on your car's sound system and you enjoy listening to your mp3 player then this product is a must.
I use this with a SCX-4725FN. I have purchased generic replacement cartridges in the past and they do not last nearly as long and the print quality quickly degrades. This unit performs perfectly and the print quality is excellent. It is worth the extra cost when compared to a generic replacement.
This camera is everything it says .This is 4 my teenage daughter and you all know how picky they can be,have to have everything work perfect or it gets returned,We have purchased 3 different camera during a 2 week period and this none is a keeper.GOOD NEWS though.We purchased at walmart And regular price for the EXACT camera is $109.97 7.0 megapixles/2.5 lcd monitor with ac adaptor and usb..Great deal considering how much they are asking here for the same item....
This product serves its purpose quite well for my use. I have it in my rebel XSi. Plenty big enough and plenty fast enough for rapid shooting in jpeg mode. It lags after a couple shots in raw mode, but that is expected. Card is very reliable thus far, have had no issues. I have taken about 1000 pictures with it and have zero complaints. I would buy again.
This is a must if you like taking portraits! Love my new lens!
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.
Having used a number of FM transmitters for my iPod, I have found out that, like everything else, there are varying degrees of capability. The trick with these devices is to find one that can hold on to the station once you find a "blank" one, and how well it manages outside static and interference. The IDO system, is by far the best transmitter that I've ever used. That being said, all FM transmitters will have a bit of drift and static, but this system seems to maintain the best signal. The ability to pre-program also helps when in a heavy metropolitan area. My drive of 30 miles to work actually takes two separate channels to complete the trip. By pre-programming the radio and the IDO system, It becomes very easy to bounce between the channels.
I have speakers and amps all over the place. I take the output from the computer and run it into this, then have inputs for all my amps, headphones and a couple of spares. It's perfect for my application. Makes for a clean installation without a bunch of adapters everywhere. Sounds great!
The 50-pack spindle that I purchased arrived super fast and were packed well. I haven't had a single problem with any of the disks that I have used so far. I am happy with my purchase and would not hesitate to purchase these again.
The curling iron leaves lines from the clamp and the curls do not even work much less hold in my hair. I even used a ton of hairspray
Fits like a glove, and provides the protection that I require when taking the camera into the field. Cheap insurance for an expensive piece of equipment.
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 bought this arm to desk mount a second 24" monitor for my 24" iMac, and it works very well.Easy to set up, adjust, and use. Seems to be well-constructed. Everything included to do several types of mounts. The monitor can rotate so I can use it in page view, which comes in handy every now and then.Having a dual monitor setup is great - I can't imagine going back to a single 24" screen. Having both mounted on articulating arms makes the whole setup even more effective.Highly recommended.
I'd like to start my review by saying the glare issue attributed to these glossy screens has been blown way out of proportion. Unless your a big time movie buff, you're not going to have any problems. If you're that big of a movie buff, you're going to have control of your lighting anyway. If I feel like having a movie night, I'll dim the lights a bit, but for everyday cable/gaming usage, I don't even bother. I work for a cable installation company, so I'm in hundreds of homes a year, and I get to see just about every TV on the market. I was looking for something that would fit the size of my living room, and my budget. This narrowed it down to a 46" model between three Samsungs, a Sony Bravia, and a Sharp Aquos. Seeing these TV's in person on an individual basis is nice, but you don't really get to compare them, as they all provide great picture on a one on one basis. Several trips to several different local stores gave me the opportunity to compare them all. The local best buy actually had 2 of the Samsungs, the Sharp, and the Sony mounted along side each other, and was kind enough to allow me to reset all settings back to factory default for comparison purposes. Out of the two Samsungs, the 665 and the 660, the 665 obviously had the better picture, and in those surroundings the glare was no issue (its no issue now that its in my home either). The 4665F and the Sony made the Sharp look pretty bad. While the Samsung and the Sony had about the same quality picture, the price I could get the Samsung for was a good $600 less, so with my budget in mind I chose the 4665F. Had money been no question, I may have went with the Sony, due to the lower amount of service calls, but to be quite honest, I think the Samsung had a slight edge on the picture. The only one that I couldn't compare side to side was the newer 120hz 46" model. I've seen them several times in use with Blu-Ray 1080p movies, and while the picture is amazingly clear, the 120hz seems more like a digital effect and almost has a fakeness to it. The technology itself can be turned off within the TV settings, and seeing as how I thought I would not use it that often, again the $500 price bump was not worth it to me. I am still blown away by the picture quality, its much better than I thought it would be when I brought it home. The best thing I can suggest is go to a couple local stores and try to judge the TVs in person. Between my professional experience, and those trips to the store over the past couple months led me to my decision. Not much to gripe about, love the expansion capabilities with all the inputs, 3 HDMI ports was definately a plus. I've seen other Samsung sets with remotes that allow you to switch between the different types of input strictly by the type of input you're looking for, instead of scanning through all of them. This is probably the biggest downfall, considering I love using the included Samsung remote for most of my devices. Another thing, I've had TV's that have collected dust in the past, but this TV seems to pull almost all the dust bunnies in the house. I have to wipe it down with a cloth at least every couple days, otherwise it looks like a black car's fenders after driving in the snow on a salted road. The screen isn't really a problem, it's the black piano like casing. Overall though, not a big enough deal not to enjoy this TV, and it allows me to get into a habit of keeping the living room clean.I would definately recommend this TV to anyone, even those without a budget. You won't be sorry.
In response to another review, I used an old MP3 CD from my other MP3 CD player and it worked. I created that CD with Roxio and didn't need to change the files using the software that came with this product.So far I have had no trouble with it and it has much better skip protection then my old MP3 player. Overall I would say it gives you all you need in an MP3/CD player.
Works as I expected. Like that you can store cords underneath. Good purchase. Move it with laptop where ever I need to go.
Bought this to connect my Nuvi 5000 with back up camera. Installation was easy just plug it on both sides.The only reason I give it 4 because they should have made smaller connector to the garmin nuvi.
Having owned this product for a few months i was happy and convinced of it's security, mainly for its stopping of the opportunistic thief. But i was convinced that it would halt somebody more determined.... This was where i let a cocky kid with a pair of pliers have a go at cutting through the cable. Imagine my horror when i heard a 'snip'.Result - good for the look of security, bad if your local hoodlum has pliers on them.Gutted.
I have this writer for about one year, and no problem at all. Probably the best one you can get out there.
There are some products that do their job well, and there are some that do it VERY well and this is one of them.I will only use these cloths on my devices now, they are without a doubt the best.
I bought my SR60's 6 years ago. I was quite skeptical given the disconnect between the rave reviews and the low price. Also, let's be honest, they don't look like anything great...6 years later, I can confidently recommend a pair of these to anyone who enjoys listening to a variety of music while in a fixed location (home/office etc.) You can probably find better headphones for specific kinds of music (e.g. techno), but will be hard put to find something that is anywhere near as good for all music, and movies as well. (I often watch movies on my macbook pro).Of course, you would look somewhat silly walking along on the road with them, and would find them a bit cumbersome to carry onto a plane. So, go ahead and buy a pair of ER6i "in ear" headphones as a complement.Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
I Purchased these to replace a set of existing speakers of same make and model number they fit like a glove and work great
This is a replacement for the same drive bay fan I've owned for years. Which has been in several PC's, but finally started getting a little noisy as the bearing grease had finally dried out.If you are looking for a hard drive cooler, or simply an extra case/ drive bay fan, look no further this is a well made durable fan setup! And you have to love the easily accessable and cleanable filter on the front of the unit.I highly recommend this item.
This arrived packaged and labeled in the orginal packaging. Genuine Lenovo battery and such a savings.
Sirius itself is a great product. Their musical/talk options are simply superb. But this radio breaks, period. More expensive ones are just as shoddy, regardlesss of your obsessive care. To add pain, customer service is tepid or worse. They are often belittling, even hostile and are an MBA text book example of how to erode loyal customer support. When (not if) your unit breaks, it is difficult to get a replacement that is not an inferior, reconditioned model, which may not be mailed to you for weeks. If you try to cancel your subscription service, good luck. If you make the mistake of signing up for a year's service, you may have serious problems getting credit or a refund. If you want Sirius, in my opinion, you have two choices. Pay a lot of money and have a dedicated, unit installed by an aftermarket expert. OR buy the cheapest unit you can, expect it to break and be sure to pay for it with a monthly contract. When it breaks, notify Sirius and your credit card company. Fight hard for a charge back. You might also want to buy this product with a card that gives you an extended guarantee.
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.
This arrived with a broken speaker wire clip. I have emailed Klipsch for a return. Too late to call them today. I will call them tomorrow morning. Really upset that I have to wait now to return this, then wait for them to process the return, before they can send me a replacement. This minor issue could have been avoided with some adequate quality control.
While, it hasn't changed my life, I have absolutely enjoy using this lens along with my Powershot S70. It's a great tool when it's used as intended. This lens is designed to extend your camera's optical zoom by 2X. This is very useful if you're shooting in Camera RAW. The S70 doesn't enable digital zoom when shooting in RAW. Please keep in mind that this lens is for distance and landscape shots. It's not an alternative to your regular optical zoom. Nor is it for indoor pictures. You should use your regular zoom in these instances. People have commented that using the flash with this lens will create a goofy blur on your photo. This is true. But, you shouldn't be using your flash anyway. When taking a picture of a mountain, the little flash bulb isn't going to help if there isn't enough natural light. So, turn the flash off and try not to wait until nightfall to start taking pictures. You'll find that this is a great lens for those of us who want a little more zoom and are just not ready to swallow the cost of a good DSLR.
Since purchasing this laminator, have tried a couple different types of laminating pouches (the ones that came with the machine and another kind from a chain office supply store). After several tries with both types of pouches and documents of different thicknesses, there has only been one moderate success. Using the pouches that came with the machine and a thin image from a printer, the lamination actually took - however, the resulting product may be too flimsy for its intended use.
I have been using the SR60s a few years now.My impressions on how the SR60s sound:The good:1) Detailed. These headphones surprise me with the small details I notice, they don't leave anything out. When you listen closely you can hear when the guitarist's hand rest on the strings for a mute.2) Good soundstage. If you listen to something like the sound of thunder or rain, it sounds real due to the detail and solid soundstage.3) Incredible midrange. If you've never listened to a nicer pair of headphones before, guitar on this pair will blow you away! These headphones are not 100% "flat" or consistent to the recording, but the way they "elaborate" on the midrange is really very pleasing. Listen to a solid, mildly distorted jazz guitar and notice the clarity and sweetness of it.4) Plesant bass. The bass is present but it never overwhelms the rest of the sound. Some headphones go overboard on bass and it sounds bloated. The bass on these headphones is sharp and controlled. Be careful -- if you replace the earpads with the stock ear pads from the SR-60i you will lose bass while gaining comfort.The bad:1) Open Ear. It is hard to listen to in a noisy environment because none of those sounds are blocked by the headphone.2) Mildly fatiguing. After a few hours of listening the earpads can get a little itchy and it pushes a little tight on the ears, so it can get fatiguing.3) Sound is not 100% true to recording. It is not as "clean" as a studio monitor, but it still sounds pretty good!Final verdict:For the money this is an INCREDIBLE deal. This is not the best set of headphones ever created, but after break-in these headphones do sound really great!NOTE: This review was written based on the SR-60s. The SR-60is have larger chambers and different ear pads which are more comfortable. The larger chambers increase bass response while the bigger ear pads decrease it, resulting in a similar sound.
I found that the Garmin C550 was very easy to use and very accurate. The biggist fault with it seems to be the manual. I don't think that it covers everything the unite will do. I did have a problem with it but after I hit the reset button it was OK. I still don't know what caused the problem.
binoculars were fine -but - forgot to send all of the covers. didn't get the smaller covers!That is why I couldn't give a 5.
I looked all over town and online for a decent price on a short S-Cable. This was by far the best price I found. Less than 3 bucks with FREE shipping. It arrived in 2 and half days! I tried it out right away and it is perfect! Nice tight fit plugged in. A nice, simple quality product.
Definitely worth the price. These headphones cancel the noise so well that I wished I could turn the volume of the airplane movie lower than the lowest setting! My only complaint is that when you first turn them on there is a slight high pitched buzzing that goes away after about 3 seconds.
I love this wacom 6x11, used on a pc with dual monitors and ps3 and painter. The only gripe I have is the slider quick button to the top left and right of the tablet area. My arm rests in that area when I draw so I start zooming in and out like crazy when my forearm touches the slider bar which is a pain at times. Other than that maybe a way to prop up the tablet would be cool, I'm using erasers right now. Sleek design and very lite. The pen has a great balance to it and fits very comfortable in your hand for those allnighters. Wireless would be great but not sure about response on a 500mg file. I would upgrade to a larger one maybe if I had the extra money but this size is great.
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.
Bought this specifically for Microsoft Flight and I have no complaints at all. Recognized by the game so easily customized in setup, resistance feels just right, very responsive, good weight. Can't really beat the price, of course, compared to the more "serious" ones, and I've always had luck with Logitech products (current household ones include a few wireless mice/keyboards, Harmony One remote, Squeezebox Touch, C910 webcam...). Most of the negative reviews seem to focus on issues that occur down the road so I can't comment on that yet as I've only had it a few weeks. Will amend as needed, though. I thought I had an issue at first and couldn't figure out why I kept pulling up until I figured out it was the trim (yes, I'm a novice at flight and sims thereof)...now all is well. ;)
I inherited my Dell minitower (running Windows XP Pro) from my old job after the company closed earlier this year, and while most of the hardware is top-notch (as the assistant IT director at the time, I spec'd it, and got as much as I could with my budget), one of the things that annoyed me was the very featureless onboard audio. It was so "plain" that it only had tone control... not even bass and treble.So I was scouting some sound cards for when I had the time to install it. I was considering several brands... while I have had experience with Sound Blasters, they are not as adjustable as they could be unless you buy a really high-end model. Then I stumbled across this SIIG card. After some research, it looked like what I wanted... robust, adjustable, and inexpensive. Dell actually offers it as a recommended upgrade for my model of computer.I purchased it and installed it in about 5 minutes - snapped right in to the PCI slot. The Dell manual said to simply disable the onboard from the BIOS and install the drivers/Xear 3D software from the CD. Could not have been simpler. After the drivers went in, it asked for a reboot.What a difference.Instead of that "tone knob", I now have a 10-band equalizer, and my mp3s sound amazing. The separation (even in headphones) is excellent, and the card allows beautifully clean recordings from all sources, even from streaming audio. All my various sound/media software picked it right up with no changes needed. Hopefully SIIG will keep up with the drivers on this, as my next PC (2010) will likely have Windows 7 and/or Linux and I would love to just swap this card into that new unit.If you're looking for a great quality sound card without all the bells and whistles that gamers and audiophiles want - but yet still capable of 7.1 surround if you wish, and at a VERY reasonable price, definitely give this card a try!Update: Feb 8 2011 - I was able to successfully install this card in my Windows 7 64-bit computer. Two keys... the cabling for the front jacks didn't work in this card (no biggie), and the drivers on the SIIG website are not up to date. You'll need to get the Windows 7 compatible drivers by doing an internet search on "c-media driver 8.17.40". If you install the driver at the SIIG site (which is 8.17.30), it will cause the computer to max the RAM load every time you open the control panel.
Hey - come on. This is a $30 steering wheel in a world of $100 plus items. It is great, no. Is it for the NASCAR fan who spends hours a day playing, no.This is a perfect item for someone who plays racing games from time to time, wants something small and compact, functions perfectly, costs significantly less but is built very well.I have purchased two Thrustmaster wheels in the past and they started to break in a couple months to the point where no buttons or paddles worked with a year.You cannot go wrong with this item for the price.
I installed this device on my system after installing the software and had no problems since. This burner works great which is all I care about. I checked out thier website for support after I found out my burner didn't come with Iomega Quick Sync Software as Amazon[.com] advertised. As soon as I told the Iomega support representative via internet they quickly responded giving me a link to download the software and the registration code to get it free. The burner is great and support is too. That is all I can ask of a product and its company.
Like other reviewers here, I had a very positive experience with these earbuds, until one of the ears dropped to about 20% output after only having them for 3 months. Prior to that, they sounded great, and really blocked out external sounds quite well (to the point where I couldn't really hear someone talking to me if I had them in, even if I wasn't playing music at the time). The cord could be a little longer to make them more convenient to use. Overall, though, I have to give them a low rating because they crapped out on me after such a short amount of time (and I took good care of them, didn't yank them around, etc.).
Works great! Will considerable save me from toting along a mouse for working in other locations. During a recent presentation is also worked great as a remote tool for advancing the presention.
When I got my laptop it was suggested to me that I get a cooling pad. I'd also realized that I needed something that would help elevate my laptop. The solution was this pad!It's sturdy, lightweight, I can rest on it if using it on a table.I like that you can flip it in different ways to help accommodate whatever position you need at that time. If I want it to tilt higher in the front because I'm using it while sitting on the bed, I flip it backwards. It doesn't tire out my legs if I decide to rest it on there. I like the little compartment in the center for my AC adapter or for my external hard drive and help keep it out of the way.Highly recommended!
I have used it for about 7 days in Queens, NY. So far the GPS is great. I have had problems with the system - it freezes, and needs a reset to wake up again, so keep a paper clip handy. garmin informed me that they will have a software update in a week to fix this issue. The Auto Kit need improvement. the friction mount does not have a grip on the dash, and the whole unit falls off when ever I start moving after stopping at a red light!! (I have a Toyota Camry V6 !!)UPDATE: As promised, Garmin released a patch, which was very easy to load. So far have not found any problems. Installed the World base map for fun (on SD card), and it is really cool to see the road maps of all the countries! Regional maps easily fit on a 256Mb SD card with room to spare. If driving cross country, just install source and target regional maps, as base maps cover all major freeways and exits.
512MB disk is additional memory for my wife's camera that gives her 1GB for all her picture action.
I work with infected computers on a regular basis--it's my business, I'm a computer repair shop.The feature(s) that attracted me most was the vLAN feature. With each port able to be set as a separate LAN makes a world of difference when you are working with sick/infected computers.Bugs can spread over a network and individual LAN's can mean an epidemic on your network or containment! With the RV016, I can safely connect a virus-filled computer to my network and not worry about the other devices as vLANs are virtual LANs--meaning, a separate LAN from the others.I am so pleased with this unit I am looking to purchase another unit for a client of mine--a golf course resort! They have three to four LANs they want created and the RV016 is the perfect match; their public (free) wireless, the golf course's GPS and score tracking system, their kitchen and service computers, and finally their corporate offices.Finally, I love that more ports can be created as WAN's, load balancing between them all, and more. This is a great unit for the small to medium business. The ease of setup allows for a novice user (one who understands some networking) to set this unit up. It doesn't take a networking degree or a high-end IT pro to get the basics of this unit up and running.
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 am pretty happy with the seller and the shipment. However the pressure cooker itself has some manufacturing issues. It was chromium plated and made of good quality material but the screws used to fit the handles are made of cheap material. All 6 screws have been started corroding within a month of usage. It is ridiculous to have such a low quality screws in so called high quality pressure cooker.I had to remove all handles again to clean the screws and oil them again but the oil won't last there due to high temperatures. It looks like I will need to do this painful cleaning job every month! Well, it is made in China!
Worked exactly how I intended for my MP3 player. Just attach an additional rca to aux cable.
We purchased and used this for our trip to Europe. It was reliable, except for when we started our trip in a city. The device had a hard time finding the satellites when we were in the city, so not helpful in getting out of or around the city. Otherwise, when it did have a signal, it was mostly correct. Although, when we would alter our route, it was stubborn about recalculating based on our new route and wanted us to go in its original calculated direction. To much recalculating, recalculating, recalculating, and re-booting to make it recalculate properly. These frustrations aside, we would have had a hard time without it.
Really great feel - responsive. Great price. Fits like a glove. Wish the lefties in our family could take advantange of the molded right handed orientation.
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.
I finally got the D200 after being on a waiting list for more than three months. It was worth the wait! I loved my D70, but with 10 megapixels and basically the guts of a much more expensive D2x, the D200 is a dream.There are a gazillion possible settings, but right out of the box, you can start shooting with the defaults and get great images. The default exposures, color saturation, and contrast are noticeably improved over the D70, although I still have (and expect) to edit the photos in Photoshop. That's no problem - I would rather do it with the powerful Photoshop software than let the camera's firmware do it.This camera has a really solid feel about it. It's a bit heavier than the D70, but with all the added features, that's acceptable.With a price tag of $1700, the D200 is a bargain for serious amateurs and professionals.
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 paid 300+ dollars for a NEW Magellan GPS less than a year and a half from boat Us ago and they have already declared it obsolete. If you expect any support DO NOT BUY Magellan.
I got this in the mail today and was excited to have a replacement remote for my bedroom tv. I expected it to look cheap and it does, which is fine. It is a black remote, though silver is pictured. I read directions first and put in new batteries...and it doesn't work. The LED light doesn't turn on at all. So, I'm sending it back now. I just wanted a remote that would turn my tv on without me pushing buttons, and this can't even turn itself on. I guess it's hit or miss - good luck.
These Stickers worked out for my wife NO PROBLEMS Price is right so go for it you won;t be sorry
These headphones are great for all-around use. Though they are touted as bass-heavy, I found them to be fairly full all around. There is no "tinny" sound and I recommend them to all of my friends.Also, I usually have problems with in-ear headphones slipping out, but the small size stays in very well (even while running) and they seem to hold up well with sweat. Because they are in-ear, they do have a fair amount of cord noise, but I only really notice it when I am chewing or drinking. Overall excellent product.
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 am very happy with this scanner. Very easy to install and use. A little disappointed with the speed of the scans, but does work fine with Windows VISTA, which was my big concern.
Excellent product. This is the 2nd one I own and have found that both clocks can be supported by the same outdoor transmitter. This allows you to keep a spare.
I just purchased the xti a couple months ago and love it. But, I am having a problem w/ it not letting me take a lot of pictures quickly like I could do w/ my digital rebel 2000. A busy signal will come up and it will take a few seconds for it to finish before I can continue. I tried using the multiple shots option and it still will come up. I take pics of children and I need to take pics quickly. Has anyone experienced the same thing?
I purchased this camera to monitor my house while at work. It has a built in motion detector, but does not detect motion very well. I have the sensitivity set to &quot;high&quot;. Unless it is extreme motion very close to the camera, it will not detect. Cannot make out images in low light conditions. Ok, for letting the grandparents see the grandchildren online, but not for security.
hey,i bought an ibook g4 12" in january this year. iv never been so happy with a product in my life! i can't fault it, apart from the lack of backlight with the keyboard but every other bit of this computer is beautiful. the packaging when it arrived is just classy, like u would expect from apple, and everything from performance to style is 100%, i can tell that the person who invented this was a genius! the screen is bright and really good quality and the OS X.4.2 that i got with it is amazingly fast and easy to use. i converted from a windows operating system and i'd never go back because mac makes so much more sense. bill gates just takes a thrill in confusing people i think.i would recommend this model to anyone from student to business man/woman because i cant fault it, nothing has gone wrong and its just absolutely fantastic.
Everyone's raving about this KVM, and compared to a lot of the cheap, home-use KVMs out there, the IOGear BCS84B is definitely very nice. It's a solid piece of equipment, switching from one machine to another is very fast and simple, and the 4 cables are nice indeed.However, I do have a few issues with this device. First of all, placing the keyboard and mouse inputs on the front of the device was an idiosyncratic decision to say the least. Computer users long ago learned to route all cables under and around things. For me, this front mounting of keyboard and mouse connections means I've got cables coming out from behind my desk and hanging along the side in an ugly and annoying way.The larger issue I'm having, however, is getting the KVM to work with the new Dell Desktop I bought. The new desktop does not have PS/2 connections, but this is no problem because I've got some adapters that work just fine, so long as I plug the keyboard and mouse directly into the desktop. However, if I do run the keyboard and mouse into the KVM and then run the KVM cable through the adapters and then into the Dell, Windows doesn't recognize the devices!This is a major limitation as many new desktop computers no longer have PS/2 connections.
I recently bought the Olympus Stylus 750 w/o comparison shopping when I found myself on vacation without the charger for my usual camera. On the whole, this has proved to be a pretty good pocket camera. The 5x magnification is a big plus, and there is no size or weight penalty for the added magnification. The camera fits both the hand and the pocket very well. The Olympus also offers two levels of macro mode for closeups, and I got some rather good pictures using these (e.g. a full-screen picture of a dragonfly perched on a bush). And in all fairness, I got a lot of satisfactory pictures using the Olympus.However, I did not end my trip loving the camera. The biggest problem is that the LCD screen is essentially unreadable outdoors in daylight, so framing pictures under these conditions is mostly guess work. Since more than half of my pictures on the recent trip were made under outdoor, daylight conditions, I found the LCD problem intensely frustrating.This is my third camera with image stabilization, the other two are Panasonic Lumix models. By comparison, I got a larger number of blurry pictures using the the Olympus than I usually do using the Lumix cameras. It may be, however, that reading the advanced manual (which comes on CD, only a basic manual comes in print with the camera) will show me how to use the Olympus image stabilization to better effect.The number and size of the buttons is also inconvenient, as many reviewers (including those on non-Amazon sites) have pointed out. And it is essential to carry a second, charged battery with you, since the battery life is at best average, and the system for warning of low charge is not very effective.Overall, I rate the Oympus 750 as a good, serviceable pocket camera with some significant plusses but also with significant minuses. I believe that one can probably do better at the price.
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
My Bass Freq earbuds sounded great. For about 2 weeks. Then the sound in the right earbud went out almost completely, while the left one sounded normal. I submitted a warranty claim to V-Moda and paid $7 to ship the earbuds back. My replacement pair worked great too, for about 2 weeks. Then the sound in the right earbud went out almost completely, while the left one sounded normal. Frustrated, I submitted yet another warranty claim to V-Moda, paid another $7 shipping, and got a second replacement pair. I've had them for about 2 months, treating them very gingerly. Well, last week the sound in the right earbud went out almost completely, while the left one sounds normal. If I return these to V-Moda I will have paid more in shipping than I did for the earbuds to begin with. Obviously there is a flaw in these earbuds. Two times on the same side could easily be a coincidence, and three still could too - but I doubt it.If yours don't break, then you have a great-sounding set of earbuds that didn't cost very much. But be warned, you may be getting what you pay for: about two week's worth of great-sounding music.
works as expected. I like the smaller keyboard. The mouse doesn't have side buttons to accidently hit and backspace.has on off switch on mouse.keys respond well.
This product doesn't work with Apple OS X 10.1.Amazon and Belkin's manual say it needs Mac OS 8.6 and above.On the back of package say Mac OS 8.6 - 9.xI tried to find a drive for OS X on Belkin's web site, but none is available.I am returning the product.
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 bought this frame the end of January. Received it in February. It is now July and it is broke. Won't turn on. Coby only gives a 90 day warranty. Amazon 30. No one did anything to this frame it was on a shelf for the 5 months I had it. worked than just stopped. I have 3 other digital frames by other manufactures and never have had a problem with them.
This power center provided everything I need for my home theater setup. The only feature I wish it had is a shutoff option for certain accessories to eliminate phantom power.
I bought a Palm Tungsten T from Amazon. But shortly after it arrived, I plugged the 120v power adapter to a 220v outlet (I live in Manila, Philippines). Being a product used around the world, its unbecoming for Palm not to provide a universal voltage charger for the Tungsten T. It maybe just the intention of Palm to sell us the Palm Travel Charger.The specifications of the ruined Palm Tungsten-T charger shows 5v, 1 Ampere, Regulated Power Supply, Positive at Center Polarity. These specs are exactly the same as those found in the Palm Travel Charger so I bought it.The Palm Travel Charger charges the Tungsten-T directly without need of a cradle. The Palm Travel Charger is light, handy and comes with 3 plug adapters that should make it usable in almost all power outlets in the world. The charger's connector to the Tungsten-T appears frail and flimsy but works quite well.I would highly recommend this to travellers who wants a lighter weight charger and who wants to charge his Tungsten (and m130, i705 & m500 series) without need to attach the Tungsten to the cradle.
This all in one printer is the best peice of equipment in my office, it does it all.
I've bought a bunch of these. Always worked well. Don't know about the 8mb cards, but the 4mb cards are a dream.
These headphones are great! Good price and good customer service. Came on time, products are as they described and they are the best studio headphones ever. Thanks
THE BEST PURCHASE I HAVE MADE RECENTLY. I AM AN AVID PHOTO PERSON. THIS EPSON PRINTS PICTURE AS GOOD AS THE PHOTO LAB. IT WAS SO IMPRESSIVE THAT MY DAUGHTER ALSO PURCHASED ONE FROM AMAZON.
I bought this wireless router to use with my HP notebook. I had it for a few months and it was working PERFECTLY! GREAT speed and all! BUT after a short while, the router decided to work only when IT wanted to work. My laptop detected the router and connected to it no problem, but the router wasn't sending any information to my laptop. SO WEIRD! My boyfriend has the exact same router and had the exact same problem! I would have to unplug the router and let it sit for about a minute in order for it to start working again. I eventually gave up on the router and replaced it with a Linksys. It was good while it was working, but it gave out too soon! I guess thats why Belkins are so cheap.
Works great! Didnt have any problems with it and it arrive very fast. Thanks hope to do business again with you.
Over the past few months I have had an opportunity to work with several products from Hawking. My initial impression of the company was that it made products a cut above the "department store" brands. At the end of the day though, I find Hawking to be little different from the rest of the pack; i.e. mediocre products with sub-par support.This cute little HWL2 Wifi locator is a case in point. The CONCEPT of the product is very, very cool. It's a USB based wireless adapter. Great! That means I can position the antenna away from the computer to pick up the best signal. Better yet, disconnect the unit from the mini-USB cable and you have yourself a portable Wifi locator. Two products in one. WOW!The unit is indeed cute . . . and little. Even cooler, when the antenna is flipped up, it looks like an old fashion StarTrek communicator. Too bad it doesn't work very well! To begin with, the WiFi locator does not work as one would expect. You must point the device in the direction where you think a signal may be, press a button, wait for a couple of seconds while the signal strength lights flash, then you get a reading. Then the reading goes away! Then you have to reposition the device, press the button again, and again wait a second or two for a reading. If you expect, as I did, to be able to simply wave the instrument around until it shows a signal, you will be disappointed.If you forgive that flaw, and you don't mind the cheap plastic look and feel of the unit, there's more. The sensitivity of the WiFi locator is very poor. Given that it comes equipped with a high-gain, directional antenna, I would have expected to be able to pick up weak signals. In turns out the unit has FAR less sensitivity than the antenna built into my HP DV4000 notebook. In walk-around testing I found repeatedly that my laptop would pick up a useable signal, while the Hawking detector showed NO SIGNAL. For me, that is a showstopper. Why have a WiFi locator if it doesn't locate? That is my question.Parenthetically, I had to just had to send in a relatively new Hawking external antenna for exchange. This provided an opportunity to see how tech support works. The antenna came with some loose parts rolling around inside the sealed unit. I called support and was told they could not help me over the phone, but that I had to go to their website and fill out an RMA form. OK. Upon reading the instructions on their site, I learned that they want you to fax in the form with an original sales receipt. There is a notation that if you want, you can email the form with an electronic version of the receipt attached. That was easier for me, so I followed the latter procedure. They emailed me back telling me that I had to go back to their RMA form site and follow the instructions to snail-mail or fax in the receipt. This was maddening since I had followed the instructions to the letter.I emailed them back and told them to read the instructions themselves, then to get off their [...] and process the RMA. No reply for a day. I then re-sent the email with a single additional sentence asking for the name and phone number of the manager of tech support. In short order I was sent the RMA number (never got the # for the support manager though).I am done with Hawking. For those who are looking to step up past the pedestrian offerings from the handful of well known wireless equipment vendors, I would recommend a site I found a few months ago that has worked out quite well; [...] They not only have the everyday wireless stuff, like workstation adapters, they have a great line of HIGH POWERED access points and adapters for scenarios requiring pushing that WiFi signal a bit further. And if you have a problem, you reach the same person every time you call for support. Now whose ever heard of that?
i got it much lower than the listed price here. (do a search for hanns-g rebate). I got my lcd delievered to me within 2 days. i was at first nervous about the product as i have never heard of this brand before. but this brand surprised me as my haier tv did.first thing first:from me and 100 of other customers who got in on this lcd monitor, none of us had a single dead pixel. high quality control.the lcd does not remotely look goofy as the picture here.the viewing angel on this monitor was better than my viewsonic vx922, which was 200 bucks more expensive.the text and the color are very truethis thing is bright. i had to turn down the brighnessthis lcd is thinner than any sony or viewsonic lcd.this lcd have speakers. very low level speakers as loud speaker will have magnetic influences but the speaker is perfectly fine for any office lcd to product the exclamation noise from windows xpthings hanns-g needs to improve:stand: if you tap the lcd it will rock back and force. a better stand is needed
I bought these speakers a few years ago, when they were a new product...they worked fine, for a while, but when I began having a static crackling in my speakers I went to the web site for drivers. I was told that the product had reached "the end of its service life"! That's funny, I thought, they still reporduce noise?!? Shouldn't I be the one that determines when I consider a product I've purched obsolete?
i bought this cd player for 29 dollars at circuit city, and i though &quot;wow that is cheap it think i'll buy it,&quot; but i have used it only for three weeks. cheap is not always good. i do not recommend anyone to buy this product. it was nice to see that others had this same problem. my cd player was made in january of 1999' strange since it probably has cheap parts anyways. listen to advice before you buy!
Had for 9 months and work perfectly. NO grumps. Customer Services stinks, Other then that, great product. Always remember to research your motherboard before you order.
I bought a this and about a month later it just stopped working. I emailed digital media group and they sent me a Return authorization number which i put in an envelope as it said to do and repackaged the mp3 player and sent it back. 3 months later, i still hadn't gotten a replacement so i called them. They said that they had never gotten it but would send me a new one. The one they sent me wasn't a polaroid, but a generic brand one like it. The accesories were also generic name brand and pieces of junk. 2 months later it stoped working again and by then digital media group didn't exist any more. The headphones also broke and were very low quality to begin with. I learned my lesson about not buying name brand products nad just recently bought a video iPod which is much better!
a good case ..whether cd or dvd..sturdy...inside is neat..the zipper protect well for a good storage for any audiophile and their cd collections...easy to grab with the handle for any errand dj-ing..need. for 6 dollar it is no brainer....
I use these to work out in the gym (weight lifting) for about 3 weeks. The sound is top notch. Ultimately, they need to be durable. Thus far they have fulfilled my expectations.
Very satisfied with the battery, quick delivery from the seller. Battery life well is as good as could be expected it performs as new, but my phone even when new didnt have an exceptional battery life :s But as long as the battery keeps workin as good as is I am happy with it.
I bought this 430EX II as a second flash to the 430EX I've owned for a couple years now. I loved the 430EX and I love the 430EX II even more. It has fast recycling and respectable battery life. As a photographer that uses off-camera flash and who has not yet sprung for a PocketWizard or Cyber Commander, I use these flashes in manual mode a lot. That's why I was happy to find that the 430EX II, unlike its predecessor, allows for adjustments in 1/3rd stop increments for more accurate lighting. Other than that I fully endorse every positive statement I've read from the previous reviews! Hey, it's a Canon!
Audigy Platinum sounds wonderful. Having the controls in the front is the obvious selling point, especially when you consider you get a free front 1394 port, BUT... I leave mine on mute at all times unless I want to hear something specific. The reason is that every time you reboot the Volume DEFAULTS TO THE LOUDEST setting, waking everyone in the house. Creative has no fix, only a &quot;work around&quot; that doesn't work. It is a pain to pay this much for a sound card and have to leave it off. Stick with what you have until they have a real fix.
Edit 9/10/11 -- Please see sample pics. I posted a pic showing the reflection caused by this filter. For some reason my sample pic has been voted helpful by 95% of people who saw it, and this review has been 40% helpful, so I wanted to add this note to be sure to go look at accompanying picture.--I could easily replicate conditions where having the filter on the camera would create slight "ghost reflections"See gallery for example shot. Once filter was removed, ghost image disappears.Don't think a good multicoated filter would show this kind of aberration.Basically makes this useless when you wonder anytime you take a photo of something bright in the frame you are worried about losing the shot forever.
This is the first Lexmark that I have purchased and it has worked very well. I have had the printer for 1 month and everything works, the scan mode is not as sharp as a stand alone scanner but it does work well enough, the fax is easy to use and set up, also the fact that this printer came with the USB cable made it a good choice.
I was like many confused printer buyers. Laser, inkjets, all-in ones, color... I was close to buying a laser and then realized I'm not gonna use it that much.If you are like me, someone who occasionly prints out a resume, directions, or an interesting article, then this is the printer for you. It's speed is quite sufficient and the print quality is excellent. The copier also works great.And don't worry too much about the ink. Its pretty good actually. I use it as described above and have had the same cartridge for like 5 months now. And its only half used. Thas my review. Hope you benefited. PEACE
I bought these for my 89 Ford Bronco to replace the very tired factory installed door speakers. These were larger than the originals but fit right in with no problem, I had to drill a few new mounting holes because the factory holes didn't line up with the new speakers but it was no problem. A huge improvement in the sound for sure. I bought the 6 x 8's for that rear and I am equally impressed, especially for the money.
Customer service rude and of little help. TV failed 10 days out of 1 yearwarranty, I have another identical unit that is starting to act like it to is failing.
Great Quality, better than the last arm that i had which is still sitting in my closet. this one is easy to move where you want it and it will stay there. Plus it hold the monitor (23") without slowly dropping on you. like my last one did, This also can be extended where my last one was one size fits all. I get my comfy chair to work in too. I cant complain about that.
If you're looking for photo quality, it's a great choice. It's not a newbie and has proven that can take great photos with the enough MP for most users. I really liked it - the product quality is above average, the image stabilized zoom is great and it's fast and reliable. Highly recommended for those who are looking for photo quality with a very small camera.
Hands down best value for the buck in headphones. Super clean sound and the open air style really lets the bass thump. I have some Shure E3 in-ear buds which produce very clean sound, but if you want to hear everything, nothing beats the SR60 for value. They look kinda cheap and retro, but I like that they put all their expertise into engineering and not fluff. And as far as I'm concerned they are very comfortable.
The TV is flawless in every way. It is a must buy. Speaking of flawless, Amazon free shipping is simply the best. I ordered it on Friday, November 24, 2006 (the day after Thanksgiving) and I received it less than one week later on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, in perfect condition. Amazon sent the plasma via Eagle USA a shipping company that specializes in shipping large frieght. I would most certainly order another plasma from Amazon again. Thanks!
It will not stay flat on the floor. The supplied tape does not adhere to the bottom of the plastic cord protector, and it pops up off the floor.So I am left with a piece of tape stuck to my floor collecting dirt, while the cord protector is loose and you can easily catch your foot on it. I'm very dissatisified with this.As other reviewers have noted, the item is shipped tightly coiled, and I expended a good bit of effort getting it straightened out by reverse-coiling it and flattening it with weights. However, the end which was in the center of the coil will not straighten out despite my best efforts.Because the tape does not adhere well to the plastic, it is virtually impossible to get this thing to stay flat on the floor.
I have had the JBL Micro Docking Station for about 2 months and everything continues to work as designed. Used in my office at fairly low volumes, it performs well for background music, looks great on my desk and was very easy to setup and use. When I first opened the box I thought it would be too small, but the sound is very good and anything larger probably wouldn't look as good on a desk. Only negative is that you need to look carefully at the remote when you use it - it's easy to hold it upside-down and the buttons are not well-labeled (poor contrast against black remote body). Recommended unless you need very high volume in a larger space.
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.
I purchased this camera for a recent holiday I was taking in Maui. Given baggage restrictions, I wanted a small camera that took both great stills and video. This Canon Power Shot SD1000 did not disappoint. It's relatively easy to use and takes really great stills and video. The only criticism I have is that extreme distances the zoom becomes somewhat fuzzy....but it only happens at extreme distances, so it can be controlled. I've blown up some of the stills to 8" x10" and they still retain a crisp focus. Highly recommend this camera for the price.
This piece of JUNK which I've bought recently is not a radar/laser detector. It's small, compact, and nice with a chain of tones that does anything but detecting speed detectors. It probably belongs to the sixties when the technology was not that advanced. In town, it goes hilarious at communication towers, traffic light cameras, even police transmissions and cars, but speed detectors are totally invisible. I've had it for a couple of weeks and passed through two dozens of speed detectors and the thing was as silent as a brick. I am completely and totally disappointed. Do not fall into the same trap unless you really want to throw your dollars into a bin.
Worked just great! We're using a projector for a home theatre, but needed to use the projector for a presentation and it was very easy to dismount and remount. It was easy to install in the first place. Absolutely no complaints.
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.
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.
The Garmin nuvi 270 navigator is great. I have been using this device locally in South Florida and for short trips and is amazing how accurate it is. I'm looking forward to use it for an European adventure during the summer, but I have already reviewed some of the maps for cities such as Madrid and Paris, and they look awesome.I certainly recommend this product.
THis must be a mistake........... this is priced $170.00 over the $29.95, full retail price direct from KODAK !
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.
Not a good product, sound only comes from one channel, left or right speaker depending on which way you put it in the tape deck.sounds just about as good as the FM Transmitters do.Only positive is it was cheap enough to not really care.
I found Amazon.com to be a great way to obtain an extra battery for my new camera, at a fraction of the cost of our local stores. What a find!
Bought this item, extremely cheap, for a low-end computer of mine. Just needed it to connect an External DVD Burner, and it works for that and many more. Item arrived intact, and as promised. Box it was shipped in got a little damaged (probably through the mail), but it works just fine, been using it for 2-3 months now with now problems, and with 7 peripherals attached.
I bought this for my mother, who sells jewellery on ebay. The quality of photos taken with it are quite better than without any studio. But I am sure it can be improved upon, as the shadows are still not that soft. Also, be sure that your camera has a custom white balance option, because most probably none of the white balance presets are going to work fine. Build quality is decent, but not great. For the price, it is a decent purchase, and I can recommend it to anyone, unless near-professional quality is needed and you can spend more.
THIS PRODUCT IS HORRIBLE. IT WILL NOT ACCEPT TOWN NAMES, SO IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE TOWNSHIP THE TOWN IS LOCATED OR THE ZIP, YOU WILL NEVER FIND YOUR DESTINATION. SERVICE IS LOCATED IN INDIA, AND THE SERVICE PEOPLE WERE ILL EQUIPPED TO GIVE ANY ASSISTANCE.
Dis' system is cool.... but usb playback is bad... oder den dat is way tubular dude...
This headset's sound cancellation capability easily beats Bose. The sound quality is at leat comparable to Bose if not better.The box is thicker than that of Bose; there can be improvements on the box such as zip openning and detachable strap would be nice.It is more flexible than Bose that you can use is with or with cancellation. With Bos eyou cannot.
Awsome just found the old one but it works great... great great great great great great great great great.. great
Before I bought this item, I did a little research by reading reviews from people who've purchased this particular flash as well as asking those with more experience. I was told that the 430EX was a good flash to get started with--and they were right. I use a Canon Rebel XSi(450D) and I tried looking at the 580 but it looked much too massive for it. Although the 580 has features that the 430 doesn't, I'm not a professional photographer that owns a studio for portraits and stuff, so I decided on the simpler model. I love the fact that it swivels up and down, left to right to achieve certain lighting effects that you wouldn't get with lower-end flashes. I was a tiny bit disappointed that the light it emits isn't much stronger that the built-in flash, BUT in order to be fair, I haven't had the opportunity to discover its maximum potential yet. There is a shutter synchro function (as well as other functions) that I haven't played around with, and when I do, I'd be sure tell you all about it. Overall, its a good flash to own and I'd recommend it to those who, like me, are just getting started learning the fine art of photography.
The good: These are the best quality prints I've seen from a photo printer, period. Using the HP Premium Plus paper, the prints are better than our local film processing place (my wife and I tested this by taking the same pictures with both our film camera and our digital camera). And of course with the printer you have the added advantage of being able to zoom, crop, enlarge, and print as many as you want. This printer is so easy to use, I was able to take it out of the box and print 4x6's almost immediately, even before connecting it to my computer. But once you do have it connected to your computer, you can read your memory cards. It comes with more software than you'll probably use, as some of the many utilities bundled with it have overlapping functionality. But I find the program useful that lets you lay out 8.5x11 sheets like a photo studio would.The bad: It reads my SmartMedia cards rather slowly. Some of the parts seem rather flimsy. Every time I handle the paper tray, I think something's going to break. The top flexes every time I push a button. Also, it seems that sometimes it doesn't respond to my button presses but that may be due to the slow card reading, as the menu navigation seems fine.
We thought we were getting a good deal with this LCD TV - it was refurbished and therefore well priced, but we paid an extra $200 for an extended warranty, which was to kick in after the Westinghouse 90-day warranty expired. Within the first week the remote control started acting up, and within two weeks the set wouldn't turn on at all. We had to send it back to Westinghouse *at our expense* ($120) -- that's their policy (and the extended warranty hadn't kicked in yet). About seven weeks later (?!) the new set arrived. We're unpacking now, but not too excited.The set itself is OK, though when you change channels, there's a half-second glitch that gets pretty annoying.
I bought these headphones as a gift for a friend and they did not respond as expected out of the box, but after a reasonable Burn-in period they perform just as expected. Good sound, comfortable for long listening sessions, great noise isolation. One thing that was a problem that i did not realize would be was the re-coiling cord. It acts like a spring on ones head more than i thought that it would, but for professional applications I can understand why this would be a feature and not a hindrance.
If you are going to print envelopes DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE! You must unload the paper tray to print one or many envelopes! A very clumsy design for envelope handling. I did not have jamming problems, so far. The user manual was wrong as far as loading envelopes. I am considering returning this machine. I need something that handles envelopes for my small business.
product was defective on arrival, however lexmark replaced the unit with an upgraded model x4550 that works awesome. lexmark has excellent customer service that strives to satisfy the customer. very happy with the x4550 model. easy to set up and very good copy quality. do not buy the z1420, for 20 dollars more on amazon get the x4550 which has print, scan and copy along with other features that make it a much better buy.
I've twice ordered this product, and both times I have had the same problem. The device wouldn't even turn on due to some internal defect, and from what I've seen in previous reviews, this has been an issue. I'm sure this would be a great product if it actually worked.Buyer beware.
I have been trying to get a power adapter for my Protron for 8 months. They have continually lied to me and others that the adapter is coming in "3 weeks". It never arrives. Their staff lied about the name of the support supervisor and would not give me the information regarding their corporate office. I located them and called to make a complaint. They never responded. I spent $1400 for the set. They are manufacturing in China. DO NOT BUY A PROTRON.
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.
The GPS system that I have purchased has been put to great use. It is efficent in giving directions and comes with a few additions like park locations and resturants in the area.
This is really a good buy. You get a lot of value for an excellent price. While not the smallest or compact, the optics are great for a product at this price range. The binoculars are easy to use and quick to adjust.
Theres no doubt, this is the best laptop you could get. The 1.2 P3 is the ideal laptop processor, P4s are really unneccessary and consume a lot more power. The screen is bright and clear, although the SXGA resolution is taking some getting used to. I don't know who would need more than 48 gigs of hard drive space. The only thing it needs, or 2 things, are the CD-RW/DVD combo drive and at least 256MB ram. I'm looking to order another 256 DIMM to add to this, as 128 is a hindrancefor this otherwise extremely fast computer. Quality wise you can't beat it. You'll never find a better laptop that weighs 5.5 lbs. I got mine on [another website], manufacturer refurbished (so far as i can tell its brand new) for [cheaper price]. I have to say i don't think i'd pay [the price] for it though. Look around you can get them cheaper if you look in the right place.
Bought this for my dad and he loves it...so far. Hoping to keep it that way :) has great optics and is an amazing buy for the price
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 case is well-built, providing excellent quality construction with some really nice organizing features. I didn't think that I would be able to do it, but this case fits three full size flashes, a wide angle camcorder lens, and a 70-300 zoom on the bottom level. I have an SLR and a camcorder on the top level. The pockets are great because they allow some easy organizing of battery chargers and flash controllers. Cables can fit in the mesh pocket on the case top. (See my images for photos of how I organized the layout.)I have owned many cases over my career, but this one offers the best value for its size and price.
I'm in my 60's and my wife and I spend a lot of time traveling Birding, visiting wineries, and historical sites events. We were looking for a portable lightweight stool/chair that could be carried easily with our other gear when walking to bird watching sites, sitting for long periods of time. In the past, I carried a blanket to sit on the ground. I didn't want to give up comfort for 'portable', but many collapsing chairs or stools are simply too large to easily transport. I bought two of the 18" Walkstool Comforts. I'm 5'10" and my wife is 5'1". The 18" comfort is the perfect size(18" is sitting height. It collapses down to about 14" and is extremely lightweight for the amount of weight is comfortably holds. (I'm about 180 lbs, wife 120. Just don't tell her I told you). I measured my Desk chair and found the 22" height could be a little too high for the way I use it. We've used the chair every birding trip we've made since purchase and they are very comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. The rubber feet are large and don't sink in to the dirt / ground. We've used them in rough terrain as well as on grass and flat surfaces and even on a sandy beach and they've held up very well. They come with a black canvas carry bag and strap so they're really easy to throw over the shoulder. I strap mine to my camera/binoculars carry bag beside my monopod and can't really tell much difference in weight of the bag I tote. The seat is triangular in shape. I usually sit with one 'point' of the triangle between my legs, but the wife prefers to sit with her legs closed 'between' two of the triangle points. The chair is comfortable both ways. (if you're small or 'petite' enough as my wife says to sit on it the way she does) I've never used the stool in the lower/collapsed position, but it would probably work that way for some people. The quality, load bearing strength, and light weight make this a perfect choice for people who want a comfortable chair that's easy to handle. I've ordered two more to carry in my car for those occasions I'm not birding but want to be able to sit down.
I don't remember reading this item was used. It was probably written and I didn't see it. Its my fault if that's the case but even then I'm not satisfied because this camera was not in good shape at all. Not only it had scratches but some metallic parts were rusty.
I received it two weeks ago through online shopping. It's great, but I don't have it anymore since I lost it. I think I dropped it somewhere in the mosque and somebody found it and decided to keep it for himself. Poor me.
I had my doubts. Since my work requires photography, I'm very picky and only used to professional cameras. I've always hated non-SLR digital cameras because of slow response times, slow shutter speeds, noisy/grainy image quality, and just the hassle of not being able to see my actual shot through the viewfinder. On the other hand, I was tired of carrying around all my heavy bags and lenses every time I just wanted to shoot some fun shots for myself. So, I decided to buy something lighter with a fixed lens just for snapshots, and live with the compromises.I had a hard time deciding between this and the A640, but chose this for the zoom and the extra creative features, even though it is not as compact and the pictures not quite as sharp.Well, let me tell you, this little camera is not much of a compromise at all! I've been extremely impressed with both the performance and the handling. The features are simple to learn and use and photos are much better than the test photos I saw online. In fact, the chromatic aberration / fringing problem inherent in these compact zooms has not been a problem in any of my pictures, so far, and the color and image quality are very impressive. The camera is fast - not as fast as an SLR, but sure faster than any of the other digtial point-and-shoots I've tried. The unlimited continuous shooting mode, which is perfect for catching fast-action sports shots, solves the problem of slow shutter speeds and is not found in any of the other camera's in the S3's class. I've also been very surprised by the functionality of the EVF (electronic view finder). I've never used one and was prepared to dislike it, but I actually love it. Since the "real" viewfinders in non-SLR's don't show the actual shot, you can't really use them to hold your eye up against, which helps to steady the camera during zoom shots. I assumed the EVF, with it's low resolution, would be dificult to see through and too annoying to use, but it's not at all. The picture, though a bit fuzzy, is easily used to frame the shot and it makes the camera function almost like an SLR. So, far, I have never found the EVF difficult to see through and now that I've used it, I'm glad it has this feature. The camera is also much lighter weight to use than it seemed in the store. Yes, it's heavier than the smaller compacts, but it's still very light compared to an SLR and I barely notice it when I'm hiking along.The bottom line is, this is a fast, fully-featured, easy to use little camera that takes fabulous pictures and has more going for it than any of the other long-zoom compact digitals on the market. The quality of the photos is what has surprised me the most - they really are very good. I would not hessitate to recommend this camera to anyone looking for a point-and-shoot with a few more features and a good zoom. If you don't care about the zoom, fast sports shots, or better movie mode, I'd recommend the Canon A640 or A630.
Makes MP3, lossless FLAC, DVD audio, and Bluray audio sound great for whenever you're on the go and unable to listen on a dedicated home theater receiver and speakers. Excellent clarity and great bass.This product shines if the source has a high bitrate (lossless audio like FLAC or similar or a soundtrack from a bluray SOUND GREAT). Lower bitrates still sound good, but one can distinguish the difference between a good audio source and a compressed format like MP3.The earbuds come with 3 different sizes to make sure it fits in the ear canal correctly. Overall, I'd say excellent sound quality out of these compared to any other earbuds I've ever heard.
I bought this from a store I shop at It took out Deep scratches from a dvd I bought that came so damaged it would not play I had to run it through the repair cycle 3 times but when I finished the Dvd had no scraches on it and it played just fine so I give this product 5 stars
I have owned the Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 for a long while now, and am not really satisfied. I'll list the pros and cons below:Pros:It looks nice. (The outward appearance is very stylish and smart looking)It has a large screen.It takes decent movies.The rechargeable battery is pretty easy to recharge.Cons:The pictures are blurry. My husband and I have both messed with the settings constantly to try to make the pictures not blurry. With a tripod, this camera works fine, but almost anytime you are holding it they turn out blurry.The manual doesn't tell you anything about this camera... NOTHING.Auto shake on/off doesn't work (...again blurry pictures)I can't even figure out (and believe me I have tried) to adjust aperture or shutter speed. The only thing it lets me change is ISO. Lame.There is delay between when you press the button and the camera takes the picture. (Fine for nature photography, but really bad for people or pets)All in all this camera is o.k. Like i said before, I have owned it for a long time and it is still working, so that is good. I take good care of it, and it seems to be alright. One of the reasons I bought it in the first place was because I saw that it had 10.1 mega pixels, but so you don't make the same mistake I made, it turns out that that just basically means it takes very, very large poster size pictures. (You can change the setting to take smaller ones, though) The quality isn't any better because of it. I thought 10.1 mega pixels = better pictures. Nope.(Unless you plan on blowing all your pictures up to an enormous size.)Overall, I would not recommend this camera to family and friends.
These earphones are great. The sound is not too bass-laden and you achieve great sounds while being able to hear outside noises. I have no problem keeping them on my ears, and the reason why the cord that leads from one earphone to another then to whatever unit you're using them with is so long is because I believe Sony meant for us to have the option to run the cord behind our necks, so that it's not hanging under one's chin. Forget the naysayers, these earphones are just the right fit for my lifestyle.
Exactly what i expected. Georgeous item, great for my nikon d200 and lenses
Unless you have this weird fascination with streching all the ligaments in your hand and wrist, there is no reason not to get this perfect "accessory" (it's really more of a necessity). I recently purchased the XTi (it was the only DSLR that I could afford), which is very small for a (D)SLR. As so many other people have noted, the BG-E3 makes the XTi (or XT) a much more sturdy camera: not only in that it's so much easier to get a strong grip on, but it allows you to shoot for so much longer due to the extra battery power.As has been pointed out, the grip comes with a battery holder for either two Li-Ion batteries, or for 6 AA batteries. This is a fantastic feature, especially for those times that your Li-Ion batteries suddenly die and you need something quick, without having to own 2000 expensive backup Li-Ion batteries (to exaggerate a bit).I do some professional photography, and especially for weddings I couldn't live without the verticle grip because it makes the verticle shots so much more comfortable and easy to shoot. Also, this isn't the most important thing, but the verticle grip does help give your Rebel a much more professional look and feel.
I purchased my Samsung ML-1710 printer in 2003. Always use Samsung toners. Samsung toners are the best, even if they cost more than other brands - well worth the money to get trouble free printing.I usually get over a year's worth of printing from a new toner.
The price may be cheap but these are anything but!! My car sounds amazing,They sound like top of the line speakers I absolutely LOVE these speakers!!
I have been using this product for 10 months. I used it one day and then two days later I plug it in and the AC adapter would no longer light up green thus I couldn't access my 300+ GB of information that I have stored on it. I have so many pictures, music and school information from my undergrad and graduate studies. I should NOT have to buy a backup for my backup. Ridiculous. It seems this is a common problem for this product as there are reviews all over the internet about the same problem. I will try to call WD (despite the other reviews on here) or try to by a generic AC adapter. In the future, I would not recommend WD - avoid!
The case arrived promptly. Love it. It is large enough to store all lens and filters.
Having a correct battery for my portable phone when the old battery showed signs of weaking, was why I turned to Amazon for the replacement. There was no guessing if this was the correct battery as it was the exact model number on the old battery. The replacement arrived within a few days by mail at a fair price and was without doubt better than searching from local store to local store for the replacement in the frigid snowy cold of New England. Once again, Amazon saved me from inconvience.
It'll do all the VHF channels and weather...even has a weather alert. Ours runs all day on a charge and gets plugged in at night. One time we forgot to charge it and slapped the AA batteries in to keep us online. I love the call tones...lets our comrades know who is calling before they answer. Also like the 'lock' feature that prevents accidental setting changes.For me, the negatives are:1) It will receive, but not transmit while charging (we overcame this by simply using AA batteries when the rechargeable battery ran low).2) The set up/menu system is not intuitive - we had to keep the manual handy for a couple weeks.Would I buy another one? In a heartbeat!
The product (Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player) is every bit as good as I had hoped.Moreover, I asked Amazon for help resolving an issue that as it turned out was my misunderstanding nonetheless, Amazon still treated me as a member of the group rather than just a customer.Thank you Amazon. Now I know why I shop Amazon.com.
This is a very good item for the size and price. Good quality sound and nice small footprint. Works great with my 2nd desktop computer where I am crowded for space but still want decent audio. The only problem is it does not want to "sit-up". Adding a rubber strip on the bottom might do the job.
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.
This is a pretty impressive printer. It has all the bells and whistles that a high end home photo printer should. The LCD monitor is the key feature. You can review your pictures right on the printer. By using the memory card reader, you can call up photos from Smart Media, Compact Flash, Sony Memory Stick, and SecureDigital. You don&#65533;t even need to have a computer to use this printer. This printer has several other advantages over its little brother the 7350. The 7350 has the ability to utilize the new HP ink cartridges. Unfortunately, it only holds two of the three at a time. This means you have to swap them out when you print text or photos. The 7550 has a slot that holds all three. Another nice feature is that the new black cartridges are pretty [inexpensive] in comparison to previous black ink tanks. The printer can make borderless 4x6 prints pretty well. My only real reservation about the current HP line is the lack of brightness of the ink. Even the photo black can be a bit muddy. The 7550 prints quality pictures, but the convenience is the key feature. There are better photo printers on the market, but this one combines really decent pictures with the durability and the convenience associated with HP.
Nice and small so it's easily transportable with a laptop. However, this would not be the mouse you want if you have a desktop as the cord is only about 30 inches long (as others have pointed out and I confirm) so it's probably not long enough unless your PC sits on your desk. But overall for use with my laptop, I really like it. Great value for being only $11.Also, be aware that the mouse pictured here on Amazon is the old style mouse. The newer style (the one I received from Amazon) can be seen on Microsoft's website [...]
The travel case is very convenient and protect the ipod and the sounddock system. I recommend this product.
I've had this product for a month or so. It took me a while to find a station with the least static on my way to work (100.01). It's working great thus far!
A must have for the Rebel XT-i. With his product you get a better grip on the camera and longer battery life. Highly recommend!
Purchased this as a take anywhere travel tripod. It is very well made and can support both a point & shoot or DSLR with ease.
It's hard to find embossing tape in the stores and was happy to be able to buy it on the internet.Thanks...Deanna Lloyd
I had no problems. Worked exactly as advertised. I have a Dell Inspiron 8200 notebook and it quickly and readily recognized the Apricron drive and has worked flawlessly since the first day. I love the little thing.
I ordered this one through Amazon seller, Accessorie Genie, but what I received was not a Maxell brand battery, but rather one that says "Accessory Power SNFR1" I used it in my Sony P200 Cybershot on my last trip, I took 200 shots over the course of one week, and it works as good as the Sony brand that costs twice as much. I travel a lot, and one battery lasts through about one week of vacation shots. Since I don't always have a place I can plug in to recharge, 2 spare batteries are a must.
I ordered 2 of these to replace the bulbs in my tungsten lights and they are great! Nice, clean, bright! And the bonus is in the packaging: it's not the flimsy, open-ended cardboard, but a closable box. And when shipped through amazon, it is boxed again with air bags, which is how I will keep them safe from now on. When they come out of the lights, they'll go back in the shipping package, small and safe!
My pictures look so much more professional now! I sell a lot on the web and this lighting studio makes putting professional looking pictures in my ads a snap!
I use my pressure cooker all the time. I do recommend this cooker if you are in the market for one. Try to stay away from Al.
There isn't much to review about a UPS. You plug it in for a bit then pull the plug to make sure it switches over and it is good. This one does that.The software it comes with isn't bad per se, just kind of lame UI wise. Nothing that really gets in the way though.
Cons: The light on my stereo stopped working so I can't see track numbers, radio stations or the time. The ipod connection is outside the unit so its kind of bulky (I had one before from best buy that had the connection on the face plate). This last one may be the people who installed the player but the radio stations rarely come in, usually it's static fortunately I use the mp3 player and ipod connection most.Pros: it's fairly cheap and works decently
this camera is great for the price. for someone who loves taking leisure pictues, this camera is great. it's small and durable enough to put in your pocket of purse, made with a metal strong casing. this camera is light-weight and easy to use. some other cameras are hard to figure out and not user friendly, this camera is easy to use, you can figure out how to use it in just a few minutes of playing around with it. This camera does a lot, what's the point in spending more on another camera, 2.0megapixels lets you take clear photos up to 5x7 or 8x10, what more do you really honestly need? you'd be wasting your money if you would be buying a digital camera with features you don't even use. This is the more practical camera. It has a great zoom, easy to use and carry around design, great flash. takes wonderful pictures.
very handy when I'm working on spreadsheets, etc, on my laptop
I bought this MP3 player. It was very easy to set up the software was great. The headphones sound great. The built in speaker doesnt get very loud but is ok. The display is small but not to small (it doesnt bother me). The reason i gave it 4 stars was because it doesnt come with a case or a belt clip to hook to your pants other that that it is perfect and i heighly recommend this 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.
This PC is amazing. It has all you can want for the money. Like in the previous review, I also think it is annoying that they put the three big ass stickers on the front of the computer. I got this PC, the HP vs15 flat panel monitor and a HP Deskjet 3845 printer for $489.99 at my local Best Buy. This computer is extremely quiet. You will not regret this purchase!
This case is awesome, all my friends want one, because you can search the songs more freely than the other ones like ISkin and stuff. 0 problems
Got this for 8 bucks after all the rebates - so price was great.And I've used it for like 2 months now and no complaints yet. Works perfect with my camera and my laptop. No probles with speed. Glad I didnt buy those expensive Ultra speed gimmick products.For home use - Go for it! Highly recommend this one.
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.
I recently bought this lens to get better macro shots wusing my Olympus Evolt 500. It was inexpensive and worth the shot. Well, inexpensive = cheap! Even on a tripod the pictures are often a little blurred and ALWAYS grainy and dark. I bought the same lens but from Olympus and, though I cannot get as close, the pictures are flawless! And the Olympus is also a very powerful wide angle lens. The lesson here, for me, is to save my pennies for a lens build for my camera - especially my Olympus cameras.
I like using this remote with my Canon XTi, but I always have to remember to switch the camera to timer mode and the lense to manual focus. I still think it is more convenient to use the wired remote because I have a preference to be behind the camera instead of dangling the wireless remote in front of or over the camera. However, the wireless remote is convenient because it is wireless and it is faster to access for those quick shots if you are constantly on the move without spending the additional time to unwrap the wired remote. I especially enjoy using the wireless remote for group shots with myself included instead of the camera's automated timer. Overall, I use both the Canon wireless RC-1 and the Canon wired 60E3 remotes. For some it might not be necessary to have both, but I like having the option to use either. It just depends on what the specific situation calls for.
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...
Very much user friendly and great quality video. I love the product. I just bought 2 weeks ago, haven't tried to connect to my PC and download the video. overall I'm fully satisfied with the product.
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.
I really liked this product and I bought 2 of these (1 for my home office and 1 for my office). (...)i would recommend others to buy.
Don't bother with this rip off--I bought a twin pack thinking I was getting a deal over the higher capacity cartridge (50, 51) and it was spent in a few days--really annoyed me. My "deal" was no deal at all.
I have a 15.4" wide screen HP Pavilion dv6226us. I read the reviews about how their 15.4" notebooks fits like a glove. I would say a very tight glove. It does fit but you have to force it in. It seems to be stretching the material already after a few days of pulling it out and pushing it in. The seams are well connected and it should hold but if the extra effort bothers you, then I would pay the extra bucks and get the 17" bag.I, personally, wanted the best bag I could get for the least amount of money. All the consumer reports I read mark Targus as a good, high quality bag. This is a great bag for the price you pay and the free shipping and no tax certainly convinced me that I can live with the inconvenience of the glove like fit.
Everyone is different -- everyone hears differently, has different taste in music, prefers different aspects of reproduced sound. That said, I am truly astounded at the performance of these headphones. Last weekend I ordered a pair of these here on Amazon, along with a pair of different headphones by, shall we say, Brand B. The Brand B headphones cost three times as much as a pair of these Grado SR60i s. Both arrived today (thank you, UPS guy!) So I sat down to do a listening test tonight -- I unpacked both pairs, cued up some tunes, and tried a quick comparison. Then a longer comparison. The difference was obvious and immediate. And you know what? These Grados blew the others away. Absolutely, unequivocally trounced the competition. Better presence, more immediate. Yet plenty of extension at both ends -- good crisp highs, nice, accurate full bass. And plenty of rhythm. Toe-tapping. Not so with Brand B.Astonishing.What am I using to drive these? iMac with iTunes, fed via optical digital connection to a PeachTree Audio DACiT D/A converter, in turn feeding a Channel Islands Audio VHP-2 Headphone Amplifier.By the way, I also own a pair of Sennheiser HD 600s, have for 3 years. And those cost about 4x what these do. And right now, I'd have to say I'm preferring the sound of these Grados. The Grados are simply superb - engaging, immediate, fun, musical. Factor in the price, and they are truly astounding.Well worth a listen. You might feel differently, but as I said, everyone has different tastes. For me, these are the bee's knees.
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.
I really enjoy Russell Watson's singing and have all of his CD's. This one is no exception. Great song selection and proof positive that he still has the "voice"!
I just purchased this in April, and am already having to send it into Canon. Shooting a wedding this weekend the flash just turned off, and will not turn back on. Imagine the horror, NEVER buying from these people again :(
Purchased from CSTMALL. Power cord delivered was genuine Dell. An exact replacement for my Dell Inspiron 6000. The part number on my old cord is F2951 and the number on this new cord is also F2951. Based on my research, F2951 and 8Y114 are interchangeable. Excellent purchase.
SanDisk makes one "Killer" of a product line....Their memory products are top's in the business.They simply cannot be beat in my book.I have the 1gb Micro USB flash and several ofthe SD & XD memory cards for my digital cameras.
Buy them, Buy them, Buy them,The best headphones EVER you just don't KNOW man awesome bass.a MUST buy
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!
I think the users who are giving the iTrip a low score are those who don't know how to use it. I was able to get it running fairly quickly.The iTrip is an FM transmitter, not an FM receiver. It allows you to transmit music from your iPod to your radio for the times you're in the car, want to listen to it on your stereo, etc. And it does just this, at an affordable price.I live in a major metropolitan area (New York City), so it's hard to find an empty frequency. I recommend using 87.9, since it's rarely used. I use this, and I get minimal static, and a great range (20-30 feet without it being completely useless).The iTrip is plugged in on the top of the iPod. When you first get it, you have to install some software on your computer, and put iTrip playlists on that allow you to change your frequency. This is fairly easy to do.When you have chosen your station, it will play a 5 second clip to confirm if the signal is being transmitted. When you pick that station, pause it (the LED on the iTrip should be blinking). When it stops blinking, choose the song you want to listen to. Preferably, you should use the iTrip on radios with digital tuners, as it's a pain to find the exact frequency on those with dials.The product does what it's supposed to, and it sounds good for a transmitter. The product is for some, now for all. Your mileage may very depending on your location.
Ordered 12 of these cables. They arrived on time and as advertised. Tested each cable and all were fine. Clips solidly into socket, so far I'm completely satisfied and when I need more I will look here first.
Ordered this for a client's XP machine to give it a performance boost. Nearly doubled the systems speed when running XP. Came in retail packaging. Overall a great product for the price because I have Amazon Prime which made for a better savings than Crucial this time around.
The first thing you notice about this mount , even before you open the box, is that is will probably be a quality mount. It IS . Construction , materials , parts are all one of the best. BUT if you read that adapters will be needed please see here , listed from the box . The HDTVs this mount will fit, right out of the box, are VESA Hole Patterns : 100x100, 200x100,200x200,300x200,300x300 & 400x300. I ordered the adapter plates since I had read they would be needed for a Sony Bravia XBR Series KDL 40XBR9 . Most of the Wall Mounts with the Full-Motion design I needed , and which were reviewed seemed to state that the Sony TVs always needed the adapters. The TV above is a VESA 300x300 and has the same VESA hole pattern which reviewers had stated they needed to purchase the adapters 'after' they began to install the Mount/TV. One said he had to go to the Manfacturer's web site and pay $168.00 + SH for the two adapter plates , this after he had already paid $249.00 + S&H; for the Mount . I repeat, you do not need the plates for the Sony or any of the other VESA Patterns I listed above . I will be returning the adapters to Amazon. Of course Amazon is great at anything you need to return, and there will be no problem. One last note, Amazon has this Mount , as I write this, for $144.85 with free shipping. Sanus has it on their site for almost $250 + $168 for the adapter plates, if you DO need the adapter plates, Plus S&H; .I am listing all the information about the Mount and the VESA Hole Patterns etc.. , with the box sitting on the table beside me as I type.I myself would have appreciated this information when I was searching the Web for a mount, and hope this helps others. I only wish I had the means to upload pictures to Amazon , of the back of the box with the information I have used . It is a great quality mount and does not need any extra adapters for any hole patterns listed above, which will fit 99% plus of the Flat LCD TVs in the 26"-42" range . It lists on the box that it fits HDTVs 26" - 42" , not the up to 40" stated in the description. The only thing different about this Mount and the Sanus with the 'S ' after the model # is the 'S" means silver color and the 'S' version is about $5 more .Have a Wonderful Christmas or Season of your Belief , and a Happy New Year.
This is a great camera. Just the right size, so you feel you are holding something substantial when you take your pictures. The picture quality is excelent. I would highly recommend the product to anyone in the market for an easy to use uncomplicated camera.
As expected, the two sticks boosted the speed of my ancient Gateway. A cheap way to keep the old warhorse for another couple of years.
I have tiny tiny ears so i was a little worried after reading some of the reviews. It was needless. The earbuds are plastic but they're fine if you're not running, (i have other headphones for that) as for normal wear they serve the purpose. Sound quality isn't great, but again it serves the purpose, and nothing is really lost. Great buy for the cheap price.
I own five of these, all wall mounted next to each other. I'd definitely like to confirm what I read in another review about these being better when mounted. Did temporarily use them free-standing for a time... don't think they're worth using like that as a long-term solution.They look pretty decent and are great for keeping your collections organized, especially if you're like me and have everything from Blu-rays to old HD-DVDs to PS3 and 360 games and prefer to sort them in their own stacks.They sit tight. I only used two screws and they barely budge.One thing to note, if you like to keep the protective jackets that come on movie/game cases, they can be a very tight squeeze. Not as much so with lower profile cases like Blu-ray, but you can expect a battle every time with DVD and 360 cases that use them.Personally, I haven't found extensive use for the bigger slots at the bottom. It seems that almost every oversized case I own is either a little too big to fit or way too big. But everyone's collection is different, and if anything they're at least big enough to fit two standard-size DVD cases if you start running out of room.Ultimately it boils down to personal preference, but if you think these would fit in well with your home theater/living room/wherever, I'd say go for it. They're great space savers and a good way to show off your collection.
good bag for starters. i have 2 camera body 2 telephoto and 2 regular lens all fits in the bag. this bag is good for storing all or most of your gear also good for a small pictorial but not a carry on bag for vacation. and the price with the extra bat and filter is unbeatable.
The kit itself is simple to install and setup took only a few minutes. However, the FM transmitter on the unit is not as good as previous units I've had as it only goes down to 88.1. I live near D.C. and it is almost impossible to find a frequency without something being transmitted on it. My old unit transmitted down to the low 87's and I had no trouble tuning in. It also seems like the transmitter is too week to transmit over even partial signals (a guess a compromise for the small size of it). So I ordered the FM Direct Adapter to see if that helps. It would have been nice if Sirius had included this in their car kit as anybody that lives near a city is likely to need it.
the webcam is pretty easy to use. i downloaded the drivers from the logitech website instead of the CD given the issues with the product. the image is clear... just don't use the low-light help... it ghosts the images. the sound is ok if you sit in front of the mic... apparently if I move too far to the left or right it will cut out but then again you are using it on your computer so i suppose this isn't an issue. face tracking is good once you get use to it... but i have it turned off because it doesn't always do a great job. there is an issue of unplugging the thing... it does not show up on my usb eject utility so i am not sure what to do with it other than to just wait until i shut off my lapop, i have been searching and apparently others dont have this issue. well overall no major problems... just a few issues that could be slightly annoying. im using it on a t61p IBM laptop. fits very well!
First, I was impressed with the price and the fast delivery of my new Garmin IQUE 3600. I ordered it on a Friday afternoon, used the free super-saver shipping, and it arrived on Monday noon. I was impressed with the fast service.I took my time over two days to configure my new Palm/GPS. I was able to flawlessly install all my Palm IIIc data (300 addresses, two years of calendar info, etc). From a Palm standpoint, everything was just like before, only in an easier to use environment.The 2nd evening, I loaded the mapping software. I uploaded the detail of 40% of the USA into the computer, and then onto a 512SD chip I had purchased. After about 70 minutes of loading, everything was installed. I went outside and hit GPS, my approximate location, and in 90 seconds, I had 5 satellites and found myself at the front door of my home on the map and the correct altitude.Since then, I have stated to use it around town, and am looking forward to using it next week on a road trip.I recommend this unit, with no reservations.
Since it's a battery, I can not rate the life, charging characteristics or quality. However, when the ad says "GE BATTERY", I expected a GE battery, not a Chinese substitute. I will not buy from this seller again.
Works great, nice features. Heavy flash but that is because it is built well. Great moving head for bouncing light. I have a lot to learn with this device and am looking forward to it.
I love my ipod. Granted I have not used any other portable digital music player other than the ipod in order to do a comparison, but i don't know how I lived without the ipod before. A few years ago I had considered purchasing the 400 CD changer from Sony. I'm so glad I didn't do it. Now I have the ability to put all my CD collection in one little package, play it through my stereo system at home (its primary location) and take it with me in the car on long trips, eliminating the need for CD changers at home, and lugging the CD's in the car. My wife loves it because she no longer has to keep switching CD's in the CD changer every few days. I don't have any complaints about the unit. I have it on a Kensington dock which is connected to the stereo receiver at home and have a Kensington FM transmitter for the car. Both work great.
Very compact as which is great for this type of printer. Does use some power but goes to sleep to conserve. Even though they sent software with it I was told on the phone don't use and let windows update/vista take command. That worked well. Basically the most economical color laser out there on toner.The quality is very high as long as you use good laser paper and I would say the unit is fast at a color page level. Quality seems great but I have had only a few weeks. I would purchase it again so far and very happy with it.
I bought the smaller version a couple of years ago and was very satisfied with it - perfect for carry on luggage, but I needed a bigger version for weekend train trips to carry a change of clothes, etc. Good, strong construction, loads of pockets, good protection for the camera, and it looks like I can hang a Camelbak reservoir in a slot at the back. Looking forward to giving that a try. Quality looks good (unlike my Camelbak where the top handle on it came adrift after 2 months!)
I bought this GPS mostly for fun. Although the maps it ships with are not as detailed as I would like, I personally believe you get very nice features for the price.
I just installed the memory in my Dell Dimension 3000 PC and it worked great. I removed the 512 memory (256/256) and these 1G cards easily went in the same two slots in the PC. Don't forget to wear a grounding strap. This will give another two years of life to this old PC.
I just bought the Senn HD-595 cause its hard to wear the grado for extended periods, more than 3 or 4 hours. I have to say the Senn HD-595 are excellent all around headphones. Yes they are comfortable but not as comfortable as a midlevel sony pair I have but much more comfortable then the Grado. I've had the Grado's for 3 years and durability is outstanding.After listening, I would say easily the Grado sound better. I prefer the fuller, smoother, extra bass sound from the Grado. Hands down the Grado sound is better! But comfort is an issue for extended periods. For $70 this amazing. The Senn HD-595 are triple the price and do not sound as good.
Are you nuts? Buy this one. Dont even consider anything else for a small to midsize room. Simple, elegant, amazing sound. Going against conventional wisdom I used a really long cable and placed this in a back corner of the room (not too close to the wall or the corner, give it a little room). Set crossover at 80. Seamless, amazing sound! Comes from everywhere. Just didn't want to look at it in the front of the room.
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).
I purchased two of them in April of 2005.The're pretty much equivalent to the Apple Cinema Displays at the time.Screens are better than this now, but these hold up to the test of time.Pros:Good color, not pro, but very very decent.Easy on the eyes.IPS so colors don't shift.Decent construction.Have served me well with very heavy use (10+ hrs/day) for 6 years now with surprisingly little degradation in brightness / color.Good size / rez.Cons:Pricey for what they are. (but then, they were a bit cheaper than Apple's)Not every screen is equal, manufacturing standards lax. You could get a stellar one and a piece of crap, sit them side by side and cry. I had to send back two of them at purchase time for various reasons.Neutral greys are tinted and each screen tints differently. (Not pro = not for color correction or super accuracy)Richness of certain primary colors varies screen to screen. (One screen displays better blues, the other better reds)Edges degrade over time and show pinkish or yellowish tints.Vertical refresh while playing video, you'll get the occasional noticeable refresh tearing. It's not overly annoying.Verdict - They're pretty damn decent for their myriad of flaws. If you can pick one up cheap, go for it but make sure you can return it. There's a good chance what you receive is unacceptable. I wouldn't pay more than 300 for one of these now.
Worked beautiful, no problem and the price was right, I will recommend this product to my friends and family all the time
small camera and big screen...what more can I say. Good for pictures on the go if you are not some picture freak. If you are a picture freak this may be too simple for you. It makes nice pictures and easy to carry . The screen in the back is big so you do not have to squint after a photo and say "I think it looks ok"hamon5
The cables look good quality :-), they snap into connectors making a reliable connection so far, but I don't plug and unplug them often.
Works wonderfully. Great Price. Easy to transport and built solid.
I just thought everyone should know that TIGERDIRECT sells only refurbs of this mp3 not new ones like stated on the Amazon wbesite (hence the low cost).
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.
I was so relieved to see that other people have had the same experience with their Spacemaker CD and am VERY concerned that I will continue to have repeated trips for exchanges. I am currently on my second unit and am just waiting for the CD player to start acting up again. The unit worked great for about two weeks and then the CD player would not recognize that a CD was in the compartment. I am happy that I bought the extended warranty from the store as its getting its money worth two-fold. My suggestion is to try another under-the-cabinet player and not risk the chance of this happening to you.
This monitor is a great value, even though it runs around $1,200. All 21.3&quot; of glorious viewable screen. Very bright and clear.Also, it has the ability to physically turn from landscape to portrait and allows me to run several full screen docs side-by-side. At 1600X1200 I see everything. Great for business and everyday use and significantly reduces the heat in my office as well as gives me more of my desk back.The only issue that I could possibly come up with is that in spite of what anyone says, no high-end LCD will beat a high-end CRT monitor. If you are a graphics person or big gamer go for the 22&quot;Viewsonic P225fb, half the cost and better for those uses. Even at that I am a bit picky.This monitor is just fabulous and you will not be disapointed.
I bought this hard drive over two years ago, and it's still working perfectly.The only thing I would change is the power button is tiny and on the back of the unit, which makes it a little more difficult to turn on and off. Also the drive makes a very slight humming sound when it's on (by comparison, my other external hard drive turns on and off automatically when you plug or unplug the USB, and it is totally silent). Still, the Lacie drive has worked perfectly so I'm not complaining.
The manufacture web site not only has instructions but an instructional video as well. Although it is easy to do, it took me three times to get it completely clean. But it worked!
I bought this router two months ago. Before I bought it, I read the reviews at Amazon.com. No router got consistent reviews. People who bought Netgear routers suggested people to buy Linksys, Belkin or D-link. People who bought Linksys suggested to buy other three routers... Since I had a $40 gift certificate, I went ahead for this one.After I inserted the CD into my CD drive on a Vista computer, the CD cannot do auto-run, a default functionality for software installation. Since I know how to run software installation manually (double-click setup.exe), it is not a big problem for me. During setup, the software asked me to create passwords and then the software generated a 26-character key. I have to enter the key to setup the adapter on my computers. There is no way to remember the computer-generated key. I have to keep it in a safe place in case I use it later. It is not as convenient as the passwords, which I can remember.After I setup the router and adapters, the network runs smoothly. I cannot tell the speed difference between the wire connection and the wireless connection. I placed the router inside my home entertainment center where the Comcast cable is located. I have a desktop and a notebook. The maximum distance from the router to an adapter is about 15-20 yards. I did not experience any connection drop as some people mentioned here.In general, I am happy with this Netgear router. I recommend people to buy it. I wish that the setup can be more user-friendly. A $40 product should be fool-proof. This is a reason that I knock down 1-star in my rating.
This is without doubt the finest 2.1 speaker system that I have ever listened to on a computer. I hear details in my music--especially in the mid-range--that I didn't hear before, and I had good speakers before I bought these. It is inconceivable to me that anyone would be disappointed with sound they get from these speakers.
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
The 3 1* reviews all bought it for use with a keyboard. It says it is a mouse adapter, and it worked with my logitech comfort duo wireless combo and dell laptop perfectly.
Hi Folks,I was looking for mega zoom digital camera since last 4-5 months. I considered all mega zoom camera released in last year. My range was around $350 and I wanted min 6 MP. Below is the list of cameras I considered.Leica V-LUX 1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50Fujifilm FinePix S9600Canon PowerShot S3 ISSony DSC-H5Kodak P712Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7Bcos of my price range, it automatically eliminates first 3 cameras. Then in reviews I read that Kodak P712 images are very noisy even at lower ISO settings. So I eliminated that too. Now all remaining 3 has very good reviews and some of my expert friend told me that you will not go wrong with any of these camera. Out of these three H5 is costliest one and DMC-FZ7 is the cheapest one. Below are the reason why I went for DSC-H5.1) S3 IS has 2" LCD and FZ7 has 2.5" LCD. Both this camera has very low resolution on LCD. DSC-H5 has 3" bright higher resolution LCD. That was major plus point for me. All these tree cameras take nice pictures but with DSC-H5 you can see immidietly on screen, while for others you have to transfer pics to PC.2) DMC-FZ7's body and design is not eye catching and it's plastic body feels very cheap. It weight is also around 300gm. While S3 IS and DSC-H5 weights around 500 gm. I am six foot giant with big hands. So DMC-FZ7 was giving me very cheap feeling in my hand. So I eliminated that too.3) S3 IS uses 4 AA batteries and DSC-H5 uses 2 AA batteries. They also provide 2 x 2500 mAH batteries and a charger with camera. Plus they also provide lens hood, lens caps, adapter ring with camera. S3 IS doesn't come with any of this.4) I was mainly looking for better point and shoot capability. No doubt S3 Is has more features then DSC-H5, but just for point and shoot DSC-H5 is better then S3 IS.These are the plus points, but major minus point is H5 is the slowest of all. FZ7 is the fastest. S3 IS is fast too and both has good shutter speed also.I hope this comparision will help you guys for buying.Regards.
Just receive it yesterday. I plug it to my TV and I get only 32 channel when i get more than 64 with a fork and a wire...However it had a better signal with channels that it was able to get.
very very very easy to install the indoor and outdoor cameras. out of the 5 cameras i received - so far 2 have proved to be defective BUT the units that DO WORK - work very well. The customer service guys are the best I have EVER dealt with bar-none!!!! Returns were easy. For the money they are an added level of security.
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 bought this hoping to replace the touch pad on my laptop. I also was hoping that the flexibility to move the pad around my desk would help me avoid RSI/carpal tunnel in my wrists. Unfortunately, it is not as robust as I would like (right mouse click does not always work) and is not ideal for other reasons mentioned below.Pros:- Touchpad works (moves the mouse around the screen as it should)- I didn't need to install any drivers on my Lenovo Thinkpad from 2008, running windows XP- Slide-Scroll on the right of the touch pad is nice but does not provide very fine scrolling control (I think a scroll wheel on a mouse does a better job).- Single tap on the touchpad works as a left mouse click.- left mouse button works (pretty much all the time)- It's nice to be able to move it anywhere on my desk (constrained by the USB wire)Cons:- Right mouse button does not always work. The button seems like it was jammed into the device a hair further than the left button. Sometimes I try to pry the right button out/off a little bit and then it seems to work more regularly at least for a little while. But I think this is how it was manufactured (I don't think it's damage during manufacture or shipping)- The wired connection is a little annoying. I have a wireless keyboard so it would have been nice if this was wireless also (more flexibility in where I can put it and how far from my computer).- It is not as stable as I think it should be. Clicking on the left or right buttons can lift the top corner(s) off the table. This may be related to the right mouse-button not working and my trying different things (pushing from different angles and different amounts of force) to get it to work. But it is a bit frustrating to have the mouse start to move around as I'm working on it. I may have to tape it down to something to make it as stable as it needs to be.I've only had this touchpad for about a week and I'd like to give my hands a little more time to try it out, but so far I am not impressed and don't really recommend it. I think my ideal solution will be a wireless keyboard with build in touchpad and mouse buttons (but I don't want to pay for another "trial" yet).If anyone found a simple 2 button touchpad they like, please let me know.
OK...so the touch pad is a little sensitive. I don't usually find this to be an issue unless I'm in a moving vehicle or something. It is very easy to use the screen display is amazing. The sound output is great! I am very pleased with it.
The cooler send to me was broken. One fan not work, one corner broken. Cheap shipping package.
The printer works well with Vista Ultimate on my home network, using the ethernet connection from wired and wireless computers. The large ink cartridges are really a plus. This printer is much slower than advertised. The duplexer is also a good feature. Very good photo production with photo paper.
The MS Wheel mice as a family are your basic optical mouse, with two buttons and a scroll wheel that can be set as the third button. While I did not test this on a Mac, for the PC it is thoughtfully equipped with plugs for either USB or PC2 connections.The fact that it has no special features is bad for gamers, good for 'the rest of us'. I find that the fewer options on the equipment, the less there is to stick, break, or (in the case of mine) fewer button combinations to accidentally push. Personally, I also prefer a corded mouse as there's no need to buy batteries.It's also a classic 'middle of the road' mouse in that it's medium in size and weight, and will fit in most people's hands. What sold me on this mouse versus other comparably priced mice were two features. First, the part of the mouse on the buttons and top have a somewhat textured feel, which is pleasant to touch compared to the more common slick flat surfaces. Second, the scroll wheel turns smoothly with mild "clicks" so that you have a tactile and audible gauge for scrolling when reading a long web page or document.Some final notes:1) The black rubber pads on the bottom can come off over time, if it bothers you a dab of superglue will fix 'er up.2) If you dislike the grimy look of mice after grubby hands have been on it, the black color will hide the dirt a while longer. :-)3) Finally, be sure to actually curl your hands around the mouse in a store before you buy - I've found that people with small hands and/or wrists would rather opt for a more lightweight mouse that this one; people with larger hands or who do fine detail work would probably be better off with one of the king-size mice, perhaps one with a thumb-mounted trackball.My personal favorite mouse to use with a laptop, or for people with smaller hands is theLogitech V450 Cordless Laser Mouse. It has the same characteristics as this mouse (nice feel, scroll button clicks) in a smaller, wireless package.
I bought this because my XM did not get a good signal in the northeast corner of the house. This allowed me to get the antenna in the best possible location for a great signal. Much better deal than brick-and-mortar stores.
These were recommended to me by someone at an auto parts store. They didn't sell them where he works and have dealt with him several times before. Very pleased with them.
This product is not well supported for the Windows NT environment. They blame the configuration problems on the laptop manufacturer who in turn blames Netgear. The real culprit is probably NT, but Netgear they shouldn't advertise it for NT if they can't support it.
Heavy duty mount....too bad it doesn't offer a smaller PortaGrip phone holder....way too big for my Motorola Adventure phone. Had to return it as a result....great company to deal with.....they jumped through hoops to ensure my satisfaction. Even though I couldn't use the product, the overall experience was great!!!
Simple design, great price. Shipped fast. No complaints here, woulda gave it 4 1/2 stars on the count of it didn't come assembled but Amazon won't let me.
I'm very happy with this turntable from Audio Technica. It sounds great and with it's switchable pre-amp it can be used with a receiver without a phono input. I'm also impressed with Amazon's fast delivery of this product (I had it within 2 business days). A great deal all around.
Before I ordered this, my hand was constantly sore from using a regular mouse. The ergo effect made specifically for left handed people is great. It has stopped the sore aching feeling in my hand from using my mouse all day. Love it!
This is a very nice little MP3 player. It has very simplenavigation and has a nice look also. The 32 MB of built in memory is fine. If you ever need more though, just get a memory backpack! The software is easy to use and works very well. The USB makes the transfers very quickly. The Rio 600 also supports WMA files which is a nice addition to an MP3 player. My ONLY complaints about this player is that 1. Some of the buttons and the switch on top feel kind of cheap and 2. I'm afraid that I might break the little guy. It actually would be pretty hard to break but I still like to be very careful with it :) The backlit LCD is nice and bright. Most of all, the player works flawlessly. The sound quality is great even at 60 KBPS. I have never had a problem with the Rio 600. If you want a small, lightweight, reliable, and sleek looking MP3 player, the Rio 600 is for you.
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!!
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.
I use these all the time, but I do replace the foam earpiece covers with thicker and fatter foam. Why? So these also double as ear-muffs when I'm walking in below freezing temps. Sometimes I buy another cheap headphone with thicker foams just to use the foam pieces from them.In any case the audio response is fine for the talk-radio I'm always listening to, the piece is very lightweight and very durable, they fit my XXL size head, and the cable is the best -- strong, durable, resists tangling.
The camera is as the reviewers said, small, easy to use, large display. My wife said, "oh, I can use it to show friends pictures of our twins". Yes you can with pictures saved on the card. I don't know if you can transfer old pictures onto the card easily though. (Update: You can transfer pictures from your computer but it may be out of sequence depending on the file name)On to the extras. Despite the low cost, I bought the two year extended warranty as friends have had their little cameras break for all sorts of reasons. I also bought from Amazon the case to protect the screen and the lens from accidential opening. Oh yes, I also bought a 1GB card as the 16MB card held about 16 2MP pictures. This added about $70 total.For the price, a very nice deal for everyday picture taking.
I used these on a 6-hour flight recently. The reduction in external noise is stunning - it made the flight much more enjoyable and relaxing. The sound quality is also excellent. At 1/2 the price of the Bose 'phones, these are a screaming deal!
I recommend this product if you need some protection to you laptop. It is strong and has a sleek design. However, I wonder if the 15" version would fit better my macbook pro 15.4" without leaving an empty space at the top. The width is perfect, though.
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.
To mount a 3.5" hard drive in a 5.25" (CD/DVD) bay, this is all you need...and the price is right. You may spend a few minutes trying to figure out which way is up with these guys, but install it as shown in the photo linked to this page, and you'll have no trouble. The *slots* go against the drive, and your screw driver goes through the large oval holes to tighten them down. Then there are 4 machine screw holes on the outer flange to let you mount everything to your case.Screws are included...If you don't have nimble fingers, you'll probably end up frustrated trying to get them started. It goes without saying that you shouldn't succumb to the temptation to use a magnetic screw driver when installing a hard drive.
It's a good camera for everybody: beginners and for people, who want to take pictures operating manually using many different options.It's a very comfortable if you can twist a screen in many direction that you like, taking pictures in different difficult of approch places. Also it's very good that you can close and open screen, so there is smaller chance to scratch or breake one.The best cameras are CANON and NIKON!I like this camera for the quality! You can take a good video with a sound. Good pictures will be even in a fast moving, at night etc. Good zoom option - so you can take a picture if your object is too far from you and you will get a good sharp, clear picture.It's not heavy, comfortable. Pictures have so wonderful bright real colors! I bought this camera because a friend of mine has the same one. I have a bird (cockatiel) and it's very hard to take a picture of her, because I expect to see her natural colors and sharp (clear) pisture. So now I'm able to take a picture of almoust everything!!!Don't think to buy or not to buy!!! :)
the product was delayed. Despite cancellation the company sent the product anyway. After returning the product they have yet to credit my account for a charge incurred on this battery. Attempts to contact the company have been very difficult.
I've been using this headphone for many years, and I love it. After many years of usage, my old one broke down (the left side died), so I got another one. I don't like ear buds because they hurt my ear after prolonged usage. I also don't like normal headphones as it feels stuffy, so this is the perfect headphone for people like me.My only gripe is that it doesn't have gold contacts, so it gets grey after a while (few years of use). It also doesn't make as good a contact as gold.
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)
I have owned D-Link, Linksys, and Netgear and this is by far the best of the bunch. While the features are important, the bottom line for me is reliability-can I connect when I need to. I currently have 2 of these running in my home (one WEP and one WPA) and have give 2 others as gifts. It just works and that's the most important feature I need from any wireless router.
My old phones now stay charged for close to a week and I'm a happy camper.I've not had the best of luck in the past with off-brand batteries. IMO, we're not talking a budget busting difference in price to get the genuine article.
We purchased this LN-T4665F on February 22, 2008 and we are very happy with it. We only have analog cable service right now but the picture is still great. The menus are easy to navigate and easy to understand. The settings are easy to tweak if you want but I'm happy the way they are presently. No tax and shipping was free and arrived in about a week. We didn't pay for white glove service but Eagle delivered it to Corpus Christi and then they turned it over to Carr Delivery who did a fantastic job of getting it to our house. The delivery man brought it into my house, unpacked it, helped me inspect it and get it set on the console, and waited while I turned it on to make sure it worked! Then he carted off the packaging for me. Fantastic service CARR Delivery!
We love our new TV - It arrived in perfect condition - easy to set up.....It is the best price anywhere for the best quality.
I am very impressed with the durability of this keyboard tray. I have full confidence that it will not break on me anytime soon. It has so many ways to adjust it so it really is good for anyone. I purchased the 17 inch track because I wanted to install it in the corner of my cubicle. There is a metal bar going under my desk, but it was able to be installed easily. The gel support is very nice and it comes with adhesive strips so they stay in place. The adhesive strips are double sided with a Velcro like texture in the middle so you could reposition the wrist pads if you so desire.One negative aspect would be the mouse tray, it sits at a nice level and has a bar at the top to prevent your mouse from sliding off but it is a little too easy to adjust and your mouse may slide when you don't want it to. Other than that I think this is a great product definitely better than the 3m keyboard tray I had previously purchased which arrived with bent tracking from Office Depot.
I just received this camera and love it. It is small and light-weight, and takes great pictures. It also uses SD cards up to 512 MB so you have plenty of storage for photos.This camera does everything I need it to do and has a built-in flash, several flash modes, red eye reduction, a self timer, date and time stamp, and the capability to take video/movie clips.The camera worked instantly with both my Apple ibook and my PC and the photos were great.Just two notes - 1) it takes several shots to get used to taking super pix. You can manually adjust the shutter speed and if you have the speed too slow, you will get fuzzy pictures unless you are perfectly still. So, I just use the auto shutter feature, and 2) the camera does NOT come with a power adapter so you have to use lots of batteries unless you buy the AC adapter separately.
This is listed as a genuine Dell product and it is. It's a couple bucks more than others but a solid product at a great price.
Pro: It actually works unlike the Adaptec Duoconnect 1422 I initially purchased.Con: I always need to have the DC power adapter connected and sometimes it seems like data is transferred at the USB 1.1 rates.Overall, a decent product.
picture is very sharpworked great right out of the boxspeakers are fair, worked up different ones
I use these speakers on the exterior walls of my home. They recieve signals from my Denon 2807 reciever and the sound great. Instalation was simple and they look great.
Fast service and was as listed. Highly recommended. Perfect fit for m Garage Door Remote. Last one lasted 5 years.
Now, I have this if/when I need it. Nothing else to say, really. I purchased then realized I didn't need it, because I purchased with another cable that actually did the job without this. I am just so happy this product exists.
It has good quality, and the price is reasonable, you would like it. It's sound effect is good, and the wire is long enough
This little thing does exactly what it's supposed to. The range is good but doesn't work as well if you are at a steep angle to the sensor, as with any IR controllor I guess. Good product.
Im not an audiophile or wtvr they call themselves. I DO LOVE music and I needed a replacement set of headphones and was on a budget this week so I got these. I read tons of reviews for many in-the-ear pieces and I decided to get these. On its sight I looked at all the colors and saw how they vary from $8 - $40 DEPENDING on the COLOR! So I like red, theirs is a little too much red now that I got it but wtvr. And since Christmas is coming I bought 4 total, for my kids as stocking stuffers. Well I put them in and WOW! Best headphones Ive had! Bass is tremendous I had to put on Electronic audio setting and its perfect. Im so happy with my purchase! These are gonna be in my ears for hours today and in the future.I am buying a spare because the wires are really frail looking, skinny. And I dont want to go without a pair again. Def will buy Vmoda again. AMAZING sound and for the price! Cant beat it
Digital point-and-shoot cameras have come a long way recently. I'm not a photography expert by any means, but this camera works suprisingly well for me.Especially nice IMO is the manual mode. I recently too a huge number of pictures in the forest, where flash is pretty useless but light levels are too low for most point and shoots... and the image stabilization plus the abilty to set the ISO and color balance by hand made a huge difference.However, the "image stabilization" isn't really *that* good. It makes all the difference for some low-light no-flash shots which would have otherwise been impossible, but isn't enough for many more shots I wish I could have gotten. This is the first point-and-shoot I've had where I really wanted a tripod! Not because the camera is bad, but because it is actually good enough to get the shots / quality where a tripod would make a difference (and most point-and-shoots, at least older ones, would be hopeless). BTW: There is a 2 sec delay mode which is obviously intended to make up for the lack of remote.
I was weary of buying the non-Garmin-branded version of this accesory, and rightly so. While everything appears to be of decent quality upon inspection, the cable just does not work. The vehicle power side works, but the interface side does not. I cannot upload data or interface with mapping programs and I cannot send updates to my unit. Additionally, the plug fit is not as good as the original Garmin unit. The plug fits tight, but it's about twice as big and pushes up on the rubber surround of my eTrex. The return policy leaves my with about a $5 refund and out $15 and my time. Go OEM.
In a word, wow. I have a Dell mini 9 running Ubuntu 9.10. Simply plugged it in. In sound preferences, there it is - the option to send the sound through the device. And is the sound fantastic!
I can't say the reason, but this card blocks all the time, after some days without use. For unblock it, I have to take it out many times and clean contacts. Then, without knowing exactly what worked, it begins to function.
The item was in excellent condition and arrived quickly. However, even after doing my research, this item did not charge my ipod as suggested. Maybe my ipod was too old?
I bought these little speakers to replace the blown factory speakers in my fiero... They sounded the same! They rattle and pop with treble and bass! ALSO they did NOT fit the oem holes... they suck DO NOT BUY!
This is a great printer! You will get your money worth. Works great right out the box. Easy to install,Prints great pictures.
I bought this webcam for my parents and one for myself. The camera is very easy to set up and use. We had some difficulty getting video calling to work, but now that it does, we are happy with it. For relatively still shots, this camera is awesome. However, I have a six month old and he doesn't like to sit still for the camera. Movement is very blurry on the camera. I would still recommend it as an inexpensive way to connect with others.
This is a great card but I got one that looks smaller than this one, Oh well it works.
My Olympia Infoglobe (blue) lasted for 5 years and I had it on all the time. I am about to buy another one - I have been spoiled by it - I love this item. The Infoglobe displays messages and caller id. I set it up to automaticly say 'Happy Birthday Elizabeth', 'Happy Birthday MOM', 'Merry Christmas', and etc. on specific dates..Plus I put a word of encouragement on it every few months and it keeps displaying...Wonderful display..:)
Do not purchase this machine. Besides the toner being so high you will be in for a surprise at the other consumable items that this machine requires. I purchased my 9420 in October 2005 and it has a page count of 14216. Today it come up with an error code to replace the OPC Belt. After looking in the owners manual I find that OPC Belt has to be replaced every 60,000 IMAGES. Please not that I said images, not page count. After contacting Brother I discovered that this OPC Belt carries a price tag of $503.99. If you add the price of the OPC Belt ($503.99, replace 60000 IMAGES), Fusing Unit ($577.99, replaced approx every 60,000 pages), and the high cost of the toner this unit is a real lemon.
My cat has been sneezing and has sprayed snot on the screen of my 55" LED screen and this cleaner was able to get it clean. Make sure you read the directions first before you use it.
I bought this items upon recommendations from a friend, and I'm very grateful for the advise:)I carry a 18-200, 10-20mm, and a BIG 100-400 IS lens, and my neck feels a lot better now.
I have really enjoyed this kit. Before I bought it I was interested in trying a Holga but I knew nothing about the kind of film it needed or how to use the camera. This kit came with everything I needed - even batteries and electrical tape!
We needed an unobtrusive TV in the kitchen. We picked this on up at K-Mart for $249 on clearance. The picture is adequate, but that is all we needed in the kitchen.
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.
There are a lot of reviews on here that put this little guy down, but I've never had a problem. I've had it for over a year, and I take it with me on the airplane every month when I visit my fiance. It fits nicely in my satchel, and the sound is decent. I have crappy headphones, but all I do is turn on the subtitles, which is easy enough to do through the setup button during play, or from the main menu.You even have the option to change the contrast, brightness etc and screen size (16:9 and 4:3), which is great, no squashed or stretched images.At home I don't have a TV in my computer room, so I set it up next to my desk and plug it in, since the screen is just the right size. I use it every few days, and even use it to test DVDs that I make using Adobe Encore DVD 2.0, and it runs them perfectly. Once in awhile a burned DVD will not work, but it's the DVD, not the player.It says it will play PAL, but I haven't had a chance to try that out yet.
It worked right out of the box on a five year old computer with XP, Service Pack 2, with no problem.
Bought this for my parents to use out on Lake Superior and they are very happy with it.
I treated myself to a 1.5-inch photo key chain for Christmas.Display is crisp and clear, includes a contrast adjustment that I did not need. The Photo Viewer software does not include help screens, but it was easy to learn.This LCD full-color display stores 60 photos that are easy to upload.Displays JPEG, GIF, and BMP image files. Comes with USB port cable for file transfers. I can delete one or all photos from display and upload easily. I opted to crop my photos to 300x300 pixels first and they look great. It comes with a built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that has great life.The Photo Viewer software that is included is listed to be compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, or Vista, and Mac OS X. It would not work on my Win98SE. Apparently I received a newer version. Tech support said it would. Fortunately I had a Win2000 computer and worked fine. I would definitely give another as a gift.
Great sound, loud as hell, and fit comfortably under your hat during winter.What more can you ask?
I like these and have three pair and have used them for years. I sweat heavily, no problem. Apples earphones, the new ones with the mic for the iphone die in sweat. I have washed two pair of these Sony earphones once each in the washing machine full cycle and they survived and provided a nice clean sound afterwards. Now that is a tough earphone
SmartMedia is sold under several brands. Olympus branded SmartMedia allows you to take &quot;panorama&quot; shots. Essentially, you take multiple shots while making sure to overlap edges. You then reassemble these multiple shots using the &quot;Camedia&quot; software that came with your Olympus camera. The difference is that when an Olympus brand SmartMedia card is used, your digital camera keeps exposure settings constant across these multiple shots; which makes for a consistent panorama when you reassemble the individual shots via your computer.This is a nice feature, but not a feature most of us use often; for example, on a recent two week trip, I took 220 shots of which only 12 were panorama. If you are going to purchase multiple SmartMedia cards, you might be able to do with just one or two Olympus brand cards - especially since they cost more than other brands. I use two other brand SmartMedia cards, and save my Olympus brand cards for when panorama shots present (since you can switch the cards out at anytime - unlike traditional camera film).Also to realistically determine what the price premium is, check prices for Olympus and other brand SmartMedia not only here, but also at other popular commercial sites.
This antenna was to replace an 10 year old conventional UHF-VHF antenna that functioned fine before the switch to digital TV. After the switch we started losing stations so I thought to replace the old one with this product. We are less than 60 miles from our major stations and this one was not only unable to get more stations but was as sensitive to direction as the old one. Needless to say I put back the old one and sent this one back. It did not function as a multidirectional 70 mile antenna..
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
I've had mine for one and a half years now and I'm very happy with this keyboard - so much, that I'm buying a second one (although it is pretty expensive).Pros:- small- aligned keys (i.e. not staggered)- hardware switch for dvorak, my preferred layout- nice key response (it' somewhere between a laptop keyboard and regular keys)- solid buildCons:- requires an USB adapter for non-PS/2 interfaces (the adapter is included with the package)- no extra num-pad, I don't use the integrated one at all- some manual remapping of keys might be required to fit your needs- there is no means for raising the back of the keyboard (most keyboards have expandable feet)This is my keyboard of choice, the pro's by far outweigh the cons for me. The only thing I would wish for future versions is a complete separation of the left and the right keyboard parts.4.5/5
Somtimes this m:robe can be a little complicating. My dad was trying to download the software onto our computer to download songs from my cds, but it would not work. So he called the company and they said the software only works on certain computers. So I ended up using my friends computer to download the songs onto my m:robe. The touch screen takes a little while to get use to. Also the m:robe screen get scratched REALLY easy so be careful there. Overall I give this mp3 player 4 stars.
Excellant Arm, Easy to install, Need 2 people to make sure it is all square. Looks and works well on the wall. The only problem I had with it is the screws they supply with the unit to mount on the wall are cheap and useless, I would recommend buying 2 bolt type screws instead of these philips head screwws that are supplied, It will make your life so much easier.
I have to say that I love this camera. It has the easiest and most intuitive controls of any digital I've used. The image quality is very good in all modes and with all quality settings (there are four of them), with the auto mode usually doing a great job for normal point-and-shoot stuff. The PAS mode gives you more or less manual controls -- nothing like what you'll find on a real SLR, but very handy nonetheless. If there's one problem with the picture quality, it's that the auto mode tends to darken the foreground or subject ground of a picture based on small amounts of backlight -- the flash against a white wall alone is enough to skew the brightness. Overall, though, it's a rather minor complaint for a camera that works so well -- two seconds in Photoshop or any other editing program will correct any problems.As I said before, the controls are extremely easy. Anyone can use this camera within minutes of picking it up, even the uninitiated or technologically disinclined. It's too bad that this ease and simplicity of use didn't extend to the software, however. Don't get me wrong -- it's certainly easy to use. The problem is that it turns your computer into a Kodak digicam station. I had to remove three Kodak entries from my startup menu, and the next time I rebooted my computer, I still got a Flash tutorial for the software. It would have been very useful if I had been expecting it. Needless to say, the software isn't exactly my sort of thing, though it does make it very quick and easy to transfer and share pictures from your camera.Overall, the DX6340 is a great piece of work. Its high point is its ease of use -- it really cannot be overstated how smooth this camera is to use. Once I get my 256 MB memory card, I'll be in heaven -- imagine, 263 &quot;Best&quot; quality photos or 23 minutes of video, with sound. Oh, I didn't mention it had a full video mode? Great stuff.
I've taken 330 shots to date. I like the 16:9 format. It allows for creative compositions. A grid can be superimposed on the LCD screen to aid composition. The colors are true; the details are clear. The macro mode allows good views of flowers and surface textures. The camera is lightweight and easy to hold. There are no negatives. The camera is a joy to use.
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.
The device works very well. When you find an empty station it sounds amazing. My cigarette lighter isn't close to the radio and it still pumps out very good sounding music. Very full sounding. The only problem is finding a good clean station. I would have loved it if this device included some sort of scanning feature to find open channels. It still gets 4 stars since even if there is a station on the channel you choose to you, it will often overpower the station.
Microsoft Fingerprint Readerya so all you have to do to get pass this thing is lift a print from some surface with clear tape, scan it, print it, highlight the finger ridges and put it on the reader and your in, you can do it in like 15 minutes.
Great price for the exact functions I was seeking, doing student video editing and listening to music around the house while doing chores. Irritating that if there is no signal for a minute or two, static begins, but not a big deal. Comfortable enough and good mileage on the AA batteries required in the headset.
I purchased my first shuffle for talk mp3s. It plays my very low(22kbps) bitrate MP3s without problem. At that bitrate the 1GB shuffle can hold over 50 hours of programming. Since I don't want to loose my place in a study I bought a second shuffle (an orange one) just for music.The clip is absolutely perfect. You forget you have it on. I usually clip it to my collar and it always stays put.Since it's so small I always leave my headphones connected so I don't loose it. It's much smaller even than a book of matches.I use Sony Fontopia EX71s since they sound great and can be used either short or long.I made the mistake of purchasing the new Sansa Express as a second player to save a little money, plus it has some additional features. After having the shuffle It spoiled me. Wearing the much larger Express around my neck was a great disadvantage. I can't imagine a better design than the shuffle for an active person.
This is a great super light weight and tiny antenna. I live in Bremerton WA, 98310 and this is a no go. Most of my stations are in the Seattle and Tacoma area, I put this up on my roof about 18-20' off the ground, I'm surrounded by trees. At first I got 8 bars of signal but was very unstable, I would get 8 bars and then no bars in the exact same spot, spun it all around and spent quite a while on my roof and just could not get the bars back. I feel I need some thing more powerful. Returning it today for the DB8 hope it works out, and I win this damn war against COMCAST. [Ripoff's]
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
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 !!!!
Like so many other disappointed fans of the logitech product line I too think this is a Blue tooth kb mouse combo is a total POS. It continually drops its connection. How is someone supposed to shut a window os down w/o a mouse or a keyboard. Crash is how FU logitech.
I go through a lot of these, and my running partner does too. I use them for my daily 9-mile beach runs, so they get soaked with sweat, rained on, get bounced around for hours every day, and the cord gets yanked inadvertently upon occasion. They are cheap and durable, and have good enough sound quality for NPR talk programs over crashing waves and wind. They don't last long under the heavy use I give them, maybe a few months (700-800 miles of running). Too bad my Nike shoes don't last that long anymore...Out of maybe six I have used and worn out, only one pair was defective - one ear piece developed a buzz. At 9 or 10 bucks a pair, I can tolerate the occasional defective unit.
This is one of better computer speaker that I had. The sound is incredible. LCD screen is not very sensitive at times.
This is the First Item sumsung screen 214t 21.3" but from Amazon it's very good customer service and very fast response and dilivery , this is first samsung 214t 21.3" lcd Monitor large Screen working very good clear and great picture and colors.Im so Happy i used in my office so ,highly recommend .this my review and satisfied with both Samsung screen and Amazon.thank & regards,
love it !think i will get an 8 quart the next time only thing is when you need a bowl for some recipres to items inside it did not come with one
aDVERTISEMENT WAS FOR A 25' CABLE, SAYS SO IN THE TECHNICAL DETAILS, THEY SENT ME A 6' PIECE, LOOKS LIKE A NICE CABLE, BUT 6' IS USELESS
The top reviewer here said that cracks have developed on his headband. This happened to my set too, but I just used some duct tape to hold it together. I've had them for 3 years now and they still work great.Highly recommended.
I got this as a cheap backup to my older printer. I'm very pleased with this Canon. Set up from the box was super easy. Prints with great quality, a little noisy, but not bad. Ink cartridges are inexpensive and easy to find for this printer. I gave it four stars since it doesn't have a tray to catch your print outs and drops them on the floor instead. Overall, a very good printer.
The mouse is very responsive and smooth. The software that comes this mouse is easy to install and use. At a minimum you should adjust the pointer speed to your comfort level. This should resolve all the problems that the other reviewer has mentioned. A useful saving feature is the on/off button. And ofcourse there is no red lights coming from the mouse, by making use of better invisible optics which should increase the battery life.
This is what I ordered:Garmin - GPS receiver windshield mountSold by: Taradex IncCondition: newQuantity: 1$5.18 eachItem subtotal: $5.18Sold by: WaccesIt arrived quickly, installed perfectly and now everyone wants one so I am going to purchase some more if I can get them. It's sturdy, easy to install, is unobtrusive, the Garmin clips in and out easily and I'm very happy with it.
I've had 2 of these and love how durable these are. I tend to drop it and it gets bounced around in my purse. It's all scratched up but my Palm is perfectly protected. If the manufacturer would make a better catch I would rate it 5 stars. The catch is basically a little plastic "nub" that fits into the right side of the front cover. It broke on my first one because someone didn't know how to open it and forced it apart. It broke after a few months on my second one with normal use. Because it is great protection, I just put a wide rubber band around it. That makes to a pain to open, but it works for now.
lets you connect higher resolution output from cable box to HDMI input on HD TV or switcher. No better than the signal source, but allows you to simplify wiring.
I originally purchased an Etrex Legend from another source which is basically the same as the Vista but it started to give bad coords after two weeks so I sent it back. Looking at Amazon, I found the Vista just a few dollars more so I purchased it. Love the fun of the extra features--altimeter and electronic compass. I installed two AA batteries and oriented myself to the features for several days, went geocaching twice and the batteries still were working. For geocaching, it brings me in to about 8-10 feet of a cache (my estimate)making them easier to find than my old Magellan that died because of leaking batteries.The color screen is bright and easy to see, I did install the SD with North America on it and that went well: however, to be safe in driving I'd recommend a full size auto GPS. This hand held is a little too small for safe driving. I'm not an avid geocacher as I do it when I feel like it while camping but it does a good job for me. I recently ran across some lithium batteries and I installed two of them. Battery life should be forever now! The biggest problem I have is that it is not fully compatible with a McIntosh computer but I knew this before I boughtit and was happy with what I expected. If you want a GPS or need a GPS I recommend this one highly-particularily with Amazon's low prices
This is a great lens! I've been using it for the past year and have no complaints. For the money it delivers each and every time with great, clear and colorful images. Is it comparable to Canon's "L" series lenses? No, but you have to pay two to three times the price for one of those lenses. If you're budget is small and you're looking for a great lens to be your basic "all-purpose" or "walk-around" lens then this is the one. Check out my website [...] if you'd like to see more sample images from this lens. All of the pictures on the site are taken with this lens mounted on a Canon 40D. You can buy this lens today and have no regrets.
Amazon ALWAYS is a great source for any type of needed part for a TV, Computer, Netbook etc. Be it a cable, a spliter, a hi speed cable, a connector, a filter, a UV bulb, a fan...... Whatever. Its on Amazon and ships fast, is priced right and is as represented.Thank you Amazon and your Partners. You make my life easier when I look for these needed supplies.
I am always quick to criticize or critique a restaurant or item I bought. I rarely have the opportunity to compliment an item such as this one.I went horse back riding with a girlfriend and her daughter one day this summer02. On the way back we were taking the horses through more creek water then an the way there. The water at some points came to the belly of the horses. Something spooked the horse I was on and she went about neck deep into the water. She threw me over her left shoulder when she stopped suddenly. I went completely under water, briefly. As soon as I popped up I knew my camera went under water. (I should have put it in a zip lock, I thought.) I immediately took the battery and flash card out and cursed myself for bringing it. When I got home I opened it up by the tiny screws in it and set it in front of a low powered fan. IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS SINCE THEN AND IT STILL WORKS, BATTERY, FLASH CARD, AND CAMERA! I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT MYSELF! I am now looking into buying the waterproof case that is an option. Better not press my luck:-)
I have always used third party lenses before but after trying this Canon I have to say I am impressed with the quality, it feels like a solid piece of equipment rather than a hunk of lightweight plastic.I find my photos to be much sharper due to the IS and the lens itself. I have tremors in my hands and so was having a difficult time with a normal lens but the IS has helped tremendously for that.I like the range of zoom as it is pretty much all purpose for me( have used the kit lens only once since i got this lens when i needed a wider angle). I could occasionally/rarely use a little more distance but nothing is perfect.My only complaint is that the lens is heavy and pretty much doubles the weight of my camera( Rebel xt). You know it's around your neck after a few hours shooting.I haven't had any focus hunting problems,which i had constantly with the 3rd party lenses. and the lens is very quiet which is imo a good thing.For a reasonably priced lens it is well worth the money.well i feel i have to edit this..shortly after the first review, my lens stopped focusing and would not allow me to take a photo, usually if i was bending over or using macro or in low light. Finally sent it in to Canon in Jan 2,20007...as of this date( march 20,2007 still do not have a lens that is as sharp as the initial lens. they replaced the IS and mother board, ( led me to believe they did that twice but i do not think they did so) clean adjusted set to factory specs but it is so soft i consider it unusable anywhere but around f8...so close to worthless. i am sending it in again after i run some focus tests but i think what ever they did ruined my lens and not although the lens will focus and the is is working, just not the same as it was initially. I wouldn't buy it given a second chance. I would compare it now to a poor copy of a cheap poorly reviewed sigma or tamron lens, worth closer to the mid $200 range
Realmente este producto llen&oacute; mis expectativas, es c&oacute;modo tiene m&uacute;ltiples opciones para ver tus fotos de diversas maneras, ademas de que tiene un encendido y apagado programable para mayor comodidad, lo &uacute;nico malo es que la pantalla no aclara lo suficiente y algunas fotos se ven oscuras y hay que verlas desde un angulo especifico.Por el costo vale la pena, hay una excelente relaci&oacute;n Producto-Calidad-Precio.
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.
I rate this card with 5 stars perhaps it should be less for the lack of Windows 7 native support. The sound and the effects are very good. I connect it to my home theater system and the movies sound better from the PC that from a Blu Ray.
I bought the HP vp15 four years ago and have used it daily. It's got excellent clarity, colors and contrast. The speakers are not satisfactory for listening to music, but I have my Logitech external ones for that. You should not expect superior sound on a monitor of this size. Judging by picture quality alone, this monitor easily earns five stars. However, I've decided to replace it, simply because I want a bigger screen.
I was excited by the extraordinary initial quality of the Epson 890 photo printer until I had to change the ink cartridge.The ink cartridges are both equipped with chips that are supposed to monitor ink usage. Unfortunately, when the chip calculates that either cartridge needs to be replaced, you have no option to continue printing. The printer refuses to do ANYTHING until the desired cartridge(s) is replaced. Even if you only want to print in black and white with an empty colour cartridge, TOO BAD.Further, if you accidently misalign cartridges when installing new cartridges, you can easily damage the chip sensors. In this case you end up with a printer that won't ever acknowledge the insertion of a new cartridge and will thus never print again.Additionally, the colour cartridge is a single cartridge, forcing the replacement of the entire cartridge when any one of the five coulours runs out.My advice: Get a photo printer with individual, inexpensive, chipless colour cartridges. Avoid the Epson 890.
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.
I bought this and used it on a trip and loved it. I'm giving one to all my six grandchildren as Christmas gifts.
Got the camera about a month ago, we have a larger Canon, I just wanted something pocket-sized to take pics of friends. So far, it's perfect! Easy to use, easy to carry, great pictures, definitely a good buy.
I'm about 10 disc into this pack and haven't had any duds yet. Quality seems fine to me, but I'm no videophile. I mean, they're DVDs, what more can you say?
I just received and installed the switch today and have a bunch of 100Mbps switches and hubs attached, so I can't really vouch much for the transfer rates, but I can say that pulling from two computers on two different switches connected to a gigabit file server on this switch, I did notice a considerable increase in speed.However, I did notice one very minor problem when testing the ports on this switch. When you try to use a simple loopback adapter to test the ports (I have ethernet running to many rooms in my house), the switch is too smart and does not show a link light. I think this may have something to do with the green features of the switch. It may work with an electronic network test kit, but just not with a keychain loopback adapter. The easy fix was to just use a laptop instead. :-)Like I said, very minor, but it confused me for a minute at first. Hopefully this will help other people when considering purchasing or testing this switch. In the meantime, I'm going to buy some more. :-D
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.
This is one of the best investments I have made for my computing needs. I can take my most important applications and my data with me whereever I go. Especially useful for my email accounts and internet access.
It fits perfectly and is useful to protect against minor dings. It even adds an attractive shine to the MacBook Pro. The only drawback is the case will limit how wide you can open the screen.
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.
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!
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!
I bought this initially for a bedroom TV. Then my old RCA CRT in the family room went out before I even received it and I ended up putting it there instead and it became my main TV. This is my first HDTV, first LCD and I absolutely love it. The picture in both SD and HD is great, way better than my RCA CRT. Color is brilliant, blacks are black, great resolution. Easy as pie setup--just pull it out of the box, hook it up and turn it on. Does everything I want in watching DirecTV and DVDs. Sound is not bad either! I like it so much that I'm contemplating getting the 32" for my family room. Now if only Syntax would come out with a 37" with the speakers on the bottom so it will fit in my entertainment center--I would jump on that in a hot second!
I've had this monitor paired with a Sony Vaio computer for over a year now and have had NO problems with either one. The monitor is a marvel! It swivels, you can adjust its height, and you can tilt it. I have the XP Media edition and I must say, the quality picture this monitor puts out makes watching TV shows on my computer better than watching them on the television. It's nice to have a monitor that you don't have to fuss with to get it to change directions or even lift! A definite A+++++++!!!
The delivery was on time and the outside package was ok, but the film was manufactured in 2004, so it didn't reveal well and there was a stain in the upper corner that remained dark in all pictures taken.
I couldn't be more happier for my second HDTV selection. This Samsung HDTV is what it suppose to be, clean picture, astonishing color image, beautiful piano black frame. Very easy to setup, I purchase this set from AMAZON.COM and it was deliver 4 days later great service AMAZON.COM I would buy any electronic item from AMAZON.
I received this sub from Crutchfield at no cost. There was a deal where the sub was free if you spent a minimum dollar amount on Polk speakers. It worked out perfect because I am just finishing the basement and needed a second sub for the 7.2 surround sound. I also have the Polk PSWi225 wireless sub. So far I am very pleased. This sub by itself would not be enough for a large room but I would definately recommend it for a smaller room. The room I am setting up is 15' x 32'.
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 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.
I have gotten very into digital photography. When my Nikon point-and-shoot (Coolpix L4) died, it was the perfect excuse to upgrade to a nicer camera. I don't have the money for an outright DSLR, but I wanted something more substantial than another "credit-card" camera. I also wanted to be able to switch things up with lenses and accessories, allowing me to be more creative and have more options when shooting.Enter the Canon S3 IS. More substantial than the traditional point-and-shoot, less expensive than normal DSLRs, compatible with lenses and various creative accessories. (Plus it looks darn cool.)How are the pictures? They are wonderful. The Canon gives me rich, beautiful colors, has little trouble with camera shake, and subjects generally show up appropriately sharp and clear. The zoom is really amazing, being quick, smooth, and capturing clear images. I think there is a definite learning curve to understanding how to adjust various settings. If one is motivated, this learning curve is surmountable.In terms of features: I can adjust settings to be more creative than I could with most point-and-shoot digital cameras. ISO, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, focus, white balance, flash, metering, and other settings can be manually changed. While the highest ISO setting is 800, I don't really care, since I rarely raise ISO anyway.The grip is wonderful and I feel comfortable handling it. Having a viewfinder makes a world of difference in stabilizing shots and taking shots in bright light. I am not a fan of the plastic mounting threads on the bottom. My old Nikon camera's plastic threads were ripped up pretty good after about a year! Let's hope it's not going to happen with the Canon.This camera would be very appropriate for people who have discovered a love for digital photography, who are upgrading from a $100-$200 digital camera, but who are not ready to plunk down $1000+ for a digital SLR. If this describes you, then by all means I would consider this camera. I haven't tried, or know much about, the S5, but it may be worth a look as well.
Has exceeded my expectations. Very easy to use and accurate. I got lost going camping in a rural area and the Garmin gave me a route where I arrived before the group I was separated from.Only Con is it can be a little slow is establishing contact with satelites (45 - 1 min delay).Note: remember these are very portable and easily stolen. My Garmin was taken about a month after I received it (one of my kids left the car open and it was attached to the windshield)I was just waiting until after Christmas to buy a replacement. It will definitely be another Garmin.
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 ..
I've had my ZVM for a couple of months now. It's awesome. I bought it from amazon for $[...]with free shipping so they seem to have bumped the price up a bit ($[...], which is still less than MSRP). My girlfriend has the 30GB Ipod, so i've gotten to do a good side by side comparison. It's a pretty even match once you consider all the pros/cons (check out Mario C.'s review). I think i actually prefer the vertical scroll (e.g. rapid scroll by touching the bottom/top edges instead of 40 swirls around an ipod scroll wheel). The included software's a bit lame right now. A few improvements could make it good though (nudge, nudge Creative). For now, just use "auto playlists" in Windows Media Player 10 for syncing (works fine).The front scratches easily (so does the Ipod), so get one of these first thing:[...]My biggest complaint is the lack of decent accessories. I'm sure that'll come with time and popularity, but i'm ready now for some decent options for protective cases. I'm also ready for some deals to be made so that we can easily buy movie/tv-episode downloads for the non-ipod crowd.Overall, a great product.
If you're looking for a lens that gives you good response, clear images, and good range this is the lens for you.
Since I rather listen to a Tape rather than a CD, this product is just fine for continuous playing (auto-reverse) and recording as well.
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.
I bought this camera 1 month ago and already its giving me problems. First the software that came with this piece of junk did not want to install correctly. Second the camera would not shut off after shutting it down, it would just remain on with the lens retracted. Third the pictures this thing produces are just horrible. Now I can't even return it back to the store because my 30 days have expired. I will now have to try and sell this piece of junk on eBay for less money and hope somebody buys this thing "as is". I must say to the guys who gave this piece of crap a negative review here, that I wish I saw your help-full reviews before I went and bought this camera. I guess thats life, you learn from your mistakes.
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.
I know next to nothing about HDTV's and this is the first such TV that I have purchased.My initial impression was not favorable but has improved over the last month. The first set did not work correctly (only 1/2 of the screen worked) and had to be returned to the store for an exchange. The second set has worked perfectly.PRO:Great picture, expecially when playing DVD's or when tuned to a digital channel. Size, weight and heat output are all signicantly less than my older tube TV. Sound is great if you are sitting directly in front of the TV. If you are off to the side, it is still good, but there is definitely a "cone" of sound to the front that is noticeable when walking parallel to the TV. Multiple devices can be connected to the TV and then you can select the input source with your remote. The tuner allows you to pick up digital channels that I did not know existed. Using the same cable provider, I now have about 30 more channels.CON:Most of the extra channels are duplicates of existing ones, however, in digital format. It it takes a while to find them (i.e. 97.009). Changing channels is a slow process. It takes several seconds to go from one show to the next. This pretty much eliminates one of my favorite pastimes...channel surfing. Overall a good entry level HDTV. It's not high end, but still a vast improvement over the 10 year old tube TV it replaced.
The wooden base is original and acts as a hidden draw for storing the fluid and spare styli. The fluid is just distilled water and is not anti-static, the felt pad takes ages to dry for a second session of cleaning and in combination with the water does a poor job. Try it if you want 3 needles, but you'll be looking for something else to clean records with.
If you have that old favorite parallel printer setting in the closet, This will bring new life to it. Highly Recommend.
I searched a long time for a great bargain in a 42" Plasma HDTV and found it through Amazon. The price was right; the picture and overall quality of the Samsung HP-S4243 42" Plasma HDTV is excellent; and, the delivery was on time an hassle free. The delivery person showed up as scheduled and uncrated the unit to ensure there was not physical damage during shipment.
The charger is an excellent quality item,BUT it is limited to the use of the battery supplied with the unit.The way that the contact pin is set cannot be used with the NORMAL 3volt CR-V3 rechargeable battery.I had to make an auxillary unit to fit this unit in order to charge my CR-V3 batteries.
Great little speakers and a decent set for travel - that's my main purpose. I like the electric plug in when I can since batts don't run for free and I can use this little jewel with iTouch or my laptop. Don't expect boombox performance out of these but for size and travel purposes it's a nice little package.
The best camera I have ever had ! The 3 inch screen is worth the money alone! I highly recommend this camera! I wish I can give it 10 stars!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
I was really excited to receive the Bushnell Instant Replay as a birthday present. However, I quickly learned that it's an incredibly difficult binocular to operate. First of all, I had trouble opening the battery compartment cover. I had to pry it out with a knife after many unsuccessful attempts. Then I had a hard time installing the Flash Memory card. The instruction booklet was terrible and did not mention the right way to instal it. I installed it the wrong way and it got jammed so I had to pry it out with a pair of pliers!! After doing all that, I got the camera to work. Then I decided I had to instal the software - the driver and the Photosuite. The driver was installed easily. Not so the Photosuite. After three attempts, the icon did not appear nor did it appear on Programs. I'm returning the camera!
excellent little camera. I have not seen it since i got it. My daughter got hold of it and does not want to release it back to me. Hopefully I will have the opportunity one day. The streaking on the screen is really noticable and that the reason for the 4 stars
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!
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.
I am very happy with this device. It works very well with my 5G iPod 60GB.Sound quality is very good. Minor hiss noticeable only when you try really hard to hear it. It doesn't bother me because I listen mainly to podcasts.The easter egg trick is true, however you can not preset to those frequencies. 90.5 is the frequency I can use all the time around my area. I drive between Boston, MA and Providence, RI.The blue lights doesn't bother me. Get a Nyko universal car mount to complete your car set (only $15 at KayBeeToys web site).I highly recommended it.
This is a simple commodity product that works fine. Tiny complaint is that the cables come out of the front of the box, would be better if they attached at the back.
Never used an earphone before. Did not expect much for the price, but the sound quality on my Netbook is now perfect. THANKS !
I've purchased these Earbuds for 3 people now, I love them. The sound quality is great and the price is right.
Great device. We have been wanting a GPS system to take with us on our travels to Europe and this was the little gadget that did it all. Not only does it meet our US needs but when we travel abroad.
Great product for running, or just hanging out. Highly recommended. Like the design and materials. Seem very durable, especially the cool ear clip mechanism and angled connector.
I bought the iriver h10 over the ipod mini and zen micro because of coloured screen a nd sound quality. Before i bought it and was reading all about all these bad things about i thought that it wouldnt be as good as i thought, but after buying i could not find one problem. the iriver is great small light, removeable battery, easy to navigate, strong. The touch strip is perfect not too sensitive and scrolls through lists of music easily. the strip can aslo be used as buttons if you find that you dont like it. the one problem is that it deosnt work to well with wmp10. So i use the supplied software to sync and wmp10 to rip and listen to music. My two brothers have a zen micro and a ipod mini so i have used both and i think the h10 and zen micro come out on top. The only problem i find is that if the screen is on for too long it can suck the battery dry. still it gets through a day easily. I reckomened either a h10 or zen micro.
I had a hard time judging the worthiness of this bag without seeing it in person, so I took a chance. First, the quality of the polystyrene and the stitching and the strap are pretty good. Second, the actual way the bag wraps up the camera was never apparent to me no matter how many web sites I looked at. Now I know; the front of the camera stuffs into it up to the back plate, a flap at the bottom-back folds over the back plate and - get this - wraps over the lens and allows the lens to stick through a hole. So it's the lens sticking through this hole that keeps the thing wrapped up. I hope that helps someone else to understand. Third, the bag isn't as convenient as i'd hoped. It seems like it might be a pain to get it unwrapped, shoot, and wrap it back up. It does, however, have a clip to attach the back to your camera strap so that it can just dangle while you shoot, and that's nice.A problem that I have that isn't their fault - but that you might want to know about anyway - is that the bag is a bit too snug for my Nikon D50. At least it worries me how tight I have to wrap it to get the lens through the hole.A five-star review would have meant a more convenient bag-shoot-bag process.
I read many reviews on GPS systems before I purchased the Navigon 7100.The unit is everything that I could need in a navigation system. It is very easy to use. I did not feel the need to read much of the instructions(which are on a CD and not much use to anyone who needs instruction and they are on the road)I do have a strong electronic repair back round, so I don't have a problem with learning the use of new products.The voice is pleasant, easy to understand, screen easy to read.The life time traffic update is wonderful. That is very important to me as I am in Dallas at this time and there are many highways that I may need to use. It even tells you what type of traffic problem is ahead. Such as road construction, slowed traffic and even a roll over crash that has shut down the highway. The unit does take you to your destination, but some times it is the long way. It isn't chatty which is good. My husband and I will be headed back home soon and with a 1,100 mile trip back it will be fun to see if this unit knows a better way than I do.When I get back home it is going to be very useful in my rural delivery route. So many people do not have thier addresses posted like they should and this unit will take me to where I need to deliver.The only reason I rate it as a 4.5 star is because the unit will take you a longer way at times and the instruction manual ahould be a paper form for people who need the manual while they are on route.I would recommend this as a good purchase.Navigon 7100 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
I bought this for geotagging with three cameras, two Sony Alpha's and a Panasonic point and shoot.It works well. It is sensitive enough that I can even leave it in my car and still have it work.I wish I could say the same for the Mapsource software that came with it. Mapsource crashes on my Win 7 64 bit machine and, if it does create a .gpx file, the location always shows up in Prophoto Tools 2 as the same place in Kansas. Of course I can't rule out user error, but I found a free application called "EasyGPS" that will create the .gpx files I need and add them to images. They also work with the Lightroom geotagging plug-in.The coordinates seem to be accurate to within about 50 meters or so which is good enough for my needs.Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS
Like I said this was just great for what I needed. My monitor was a mess and all I had to do was spray ont the cloths that I also bought at the time and it cleaned up the time I had neglected to do it.
I have been using it with a 23" Samsung monitor for over a year, and I am very happy with it. It is extremely adjustable and sturdy. I tilt the monitor for web shopping, and for working on some large portrait type documents, and its great. I installed this mount as far as I could from the monitor, so it appears to be suspended over my desk which is nice, and it frees a lot of space compared to the original monitor base. Once you tighten the screws at the right torque, it never requires more adjustments. The only thing I don't like is the cord clip system, because it doesn't keep cables in place, but that can be easily solved with small nylon ties. This mount is great for the money.
I actually was given this as a gift an numberof yeaars ago and at that time was told was around $50 > I lov ed it then until after about a year amazingly ri8ght after the warranty had run out it mostly died start acting real weird then finally quit all together. Wound up buying another one again which only lasted about a year in a half. It sat there for a while until thought 3 is the charm and was astounded that the price had about quadrupled. I was really shocked then looking further found there was a extreme amount of complaints about noise and short lif yet many ideas of trying this or that to get to work again none which ever worked threw it into a junk box in the bsmt finally got it out just last july to see ig anything could be done checked to see if were still available and now the price was over $230 and it still had a bad record of problems.. It was a really neat thing at it's beginning and was very reaasonably priced. Now in today's highly sophisicated electronic market is to me for what id does is VERY VASTLY OVERPRICED abd aneeds someone to take over it's patent rights, bring it back out a little more dependaable bring the price way down to reality in competition with all of the other fancier and more complited things out there and will make a fortube on this
A client asked me to install this card in a linux server for him. I built the array and linux still sees both drives. To use this with linux, you are required to build the system and install RAID software, which performs horribly. This product is very disappointing.
Consider buying the grip kit. It includes two 1500mAh batteries (the OEM Canon are 750mAh). The kit costs less than buying a grip and batteries separately, and you get a couple of other things thrown in the kit as well for "free". See this linkCanon BG-E3 Battery Grip Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT + Accessory Kit
i love this camera. its my first digital camera i have bought and i love it. i wouldnt trade it for any other
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.
I love my Bose Companion 2 speakers! I've had them for years and they are still just as wonderful as when I first purchased them. I listen to music almost every single day on my computer and for hours on end. I've even blared the music while cleaning the house and could still hear my music clearly (my computer is downstairs)upstairs!The downside?I wasn't too thrilled with the fact that there isn't an on/off button on these things. Just volume up and volume down.
I actually bought this before my D60 came in. Now that it is attached to my new camera, it will never be removed. Not only does it offer more battery power by holding a second battery, but more importantly to me, it makes thee camera much easier to handle, especially in vertical shooting by adding the necessary buttons within easy reach and a comfortable grip. Oh and for what it is worth, it looks cool on the camera too!
I got this router for cheep and was very very happy with it untill it stoped working. Internet connection is spotty, slow, or lost compleetly. Rebooted, updated firware, no luck. Its a great product with great features... but it only lasted a few months.
I have worked with Windows CE/Pocket PCs from the very first models (loved the Philps Velo ;-)), and have always appreciated their functionality. I do quite a bit of research when upgrading to a new PDA/Pocket PC. And considering the price ($200 after a $100 rebate) the V36 is pretty much unbeatable. The screen equals the iPAQs I have used at work over the years, and the V36 is smaller/lighter (a big requirement for me since I carry mine in my pocket). It has a nice processor, generous memory and I agree with other reviews that the camera takes surprising good pictures (albeit you do need good light and the pictures are low res). The fact that the V36 has an SDIO slot (not just an SD slot) is a huge plus for me as well. I use my unit to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots daily and an SDIO slot is necessary to support any of the 802.11b cards on the market (I use a SanDisk ConnectPlus card that is both an 802.11b card and 256MB flash memory card in one - a perfect compliment for this device btw). For a total of about $315 ($200 for the V36 and about $115 for the Sandisk Wi-Fi + Flash memory card) I have a small light, powerful Pocket PC with lots of memory, wireless connectivity and a camera! (compare that price to some of the competing PDAs that have integrated Wi-Fi (and no camera) and you're looking at $500-$600) The V36 is probably the best deal on the market :-) At least it is for me.
The sound as previous reviewers mentioned is stellar. I'm getting to hear my music collection all over again in much richer detail. Also, they are extremely comfortable. The pads are soft and the band bent well to suit my larger-than-average head.However I needed to get an extension cable to get them to work with my system. Also since there's no in-line volume I'm going to have to get a new keyboard with volume controls.(edit) Another note here is that the ear pads will wear away on contact with your ears. After a bit over a year of use they had worn completely through. The official statement about this is that the oil from your skin will wear them down and you should clean them once a month. However I do not think cleaning my headphones is a chore I want to have.
This accessory allows me to listen to fm radio on my ipod nano. For some reason, listening to the local NPR station (KQED) makes using cardio equipment at the gym much more pleasant.Some reviewers have mentioned that they quality control issues but I have used my ifm for a couple of months and not had any problems. You can use the ifm with a protective case. And I just clip the little base unit onto my ipod armband.This is one of the two accessories I use regularly from Griffin Technolgy (the other is the itrip). A slight negative is that this does operate off of the ipod battery. I've just trained myself to plug in my ipod more often.My husband has pointed out that buying a nano and then having a whole case of accesories rather defeats the purpose. I think it adds a lot of functionality.
Great router. Easy installation. Cheap price. Fast wireless and wires speeds. Made well. Nice white color matches my Mac perfectly.My network has one iMac G5 and 2 WIndows latops connected wirelessly. The router is connected wired to the dsl modem and all machines exsist without problems at all. Great value. Why pay 79 dollars for a Linksys that does exactly the same thing as this router. Not to mention the Linksys is 3 or 4 times the size of this nice and compact router? Nice color and design make this a great addtion to any real-estate challenged desk or table.Wouldnt buy any other router than this one. Top notch. Also has 24-7 phone support if you ever have problems.
We are in our 60's, and have lost some of our ability to hear really well, so I purchased these speakers to boost our surround sound for our TV. These speakers are exactly what we needed! Now we can hear all the little background sounds - like bells tinkling, and can understand all the conversations. I bought a 12' connector, and placed the speakers away from the TV - and we have true surround sound without a lot of expense. Now we don't have to keep asking, "What did he say?" They're wonderful!
the trekstor vibez, from the start i want to say that the design is delightful, it fits wonderfully in the hand as you scroll around the big scrolling wheel when browsing your music, you can modify some controls to go to certain shortcuts to your liking, and the player doesnt need any software to put the music in it, this could be one of the best AND the worst qualities of the vibez, because if the properties of your tracks is not in order, it will show that way on the player, so you have to be careful with the names and titles of the artists and albums..etc, in conclusion the player has many strong points and the size of it is very good, its for peopel that like listening to their music alot with great quality and volume, but not for joggers, people who watch videos or audiophiles ...
I am going off what my friend has told me as I bought this as a wedding present and they said it works great.
D. Bentt: Not sure if you took it back aleady or not, but there is a way to bring back the settings to change the welcome screen settings user logon/logoff settings. When you install the wireless adapter, it installs this little .dll entry (GTGina.dll), which disables the welcome screen and denies you when you want to make chages. It also places that value in your system registry in its associated folder.STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - Software - Microsoft - WindowsNT - CurrentVersion - Winlogon - [THE VALUE WILL BE LISTED IN HERE AND YOU CAN SAFELY DELETE IT WITHOUT IT EFFECTING YOUR ADAPTER, WELCOME SCREEN SETTINGS, OR WINDOWS FUNCTIONALITY]. After the value is deleted, restart your system and continue forth. I hope this is helpful to you.
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 am satisfied about this sound card. I thought I had to install more drivers but it does not need ANY!! If you prefer to install a software plus that comes boundle it, OK but It's ok for me. Additionally comes with an USB male/female extention to place the this "pendrive" like usb card. suggestion: take care about the adaptator to plug the fiberoptic cable, could be a mess if you miss this adapter. could bring a case to transport all the stuff inside. Sound quality for me is OK, I have not tested it's 7.1 surround system. I promise i will revertsee you
I requested a TRENDent powerline 10/100 Ethernet wiht 240 voltage , but the I received was 110 volatge, even the package has 240 voltage .when I connected this adaptor to the power it exploded .
CD player malfunctioned after minimal use and Sony will not stand behind their product. Sound was very good, but what good is it if the CD player malfunctions with minimal use. Multiple other owners of Sony BoomBoxes have reported similar problems. Bottom line, Sony is poor quality and does not stand behind their product.
This sound card really produces some great sound. Just be aware of the software that it installs. I upgraded the software from their website and it installed several items in my startup registry especially one called DLLML that was eating up CPU when it was running idle. It's not needed and I highly recommend disabling it.
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.
For years I used a U.are.U fingerprint reader and it worked well. A couple of months ago I decided to upgrade, primarily because the old U.are.U software (no longer supported) integrated so closely with the OS. The Microsoft Fingerprint Reader (MFR) is inexpensive, so I bought one. It installed easily, and I was pleased that it did not take over my logon. That is, unfortunately, when the fun ended.The biggest annoyance for me is that the MFR doesn't work with Firefox. (It is possible to get it to work on some Firefox screens using roundabout methods.) My old U.are.U worked very well in Firefox, so it is apparent that Microsoft purposely disabled that capability - hardly atypical behavior for Microsoft. I use Roboform for many webpages, anyway, so I managed by using the MFR to enter my Roboform password for sensitive sites.A couple of other drawbacks are that the MFR doesn't work for initial PC logons, a problem I researched and found no solution for (a lot of complaints, though). And Microsoft doesn't encrypt your fingerprint (U.are.U does), so there are security issues.I was scraping by with the MFR when it decided it would no longer fill in Quicken, Roboform, or other passwords. The bottom line is that the MFR can be a convenience if you use Internet Explorer and don't care much about security or reliability. Otherwise, spend a little more and get a lot more. (NOTE: I ordered and tried the U.are.U 4000B and it is no better than the Microsoft reader, except that it encrypts the fingerprint between the reader and the PC - not likely a security concern in most applications.)
Just follow the instructions. They suggest waiting 2 seconds before speaking into the phone if a &quot;suspected&quot; telemarketing call comes in. 95% of the calls are already disconnected be the time I say anything. Only one call that I can think of has gotten through, but I don't think it was as computer generated call. Great investment. Best to use if you have your answering machine at home and not through phone company.
Ordering this table online tought me to never again! I wouldnt even eat on this thing let alone put my projector and laptop on top of it. I should have returned it but i didnt want to eat the shipping cost! Dont waste your money on this like i did..i ended up going to walmart and purchasing a much sturdier one.
Third times the charm. Returned first two of this item because they died! Just plain died. Of course, after I entered all my information.So far, this third unit is working like a charm. Simple to use, limited expandability and software but enough for my needs. Only thing which would make this ideal...a spell checker!
I own a Canon SLR camera and it has been my carry everwhere camera for many years. It's big and bulky! I finally broke down and bought this compact easy-to-carry camera for taking snapshots after researching different brands/models. I can honestly say that I am not disappointed in the least. My SLR will take better quality pictures overall, but it is tiresome to carry around and set up. The picture quality of the finepix camera is GREAT! Even enlargements look crisp and clear... I've enlarged some of mine to 16x20. The one downside, it burns batteries extremely fast. I would invest in some good rechargeable ones if purchasing!
We originally got ours in 2006 and it was easy to set up and install. It ran little hot but we never really had any problems until recently. First our net was on the fritz (ISP's fault). We got a new modem (still ISP problems) and when the problem with our net was eventually fixed, we tried to hook it up to the router but we couldn't get the router to connect to the modem. It would show our computers linked up fine with one another in the network. Now I know normally switching modems would not cause this problem. We had gone from SBC, to Comcast and back to SBC. Comcast uses a special modem of their own. We didn't have any router problems. I tried everything I could do to get it to work and it wouldn't connect with the modem. So I unhooked it for a long time and just didn't use it for a while. I retried it earlier today and it wouldn't work. I switched some of the settings around and then suddenly lost connection with the router. I looked down at the router and noticed that it was no longer powered up. When I disconnected the power cord and plugged it back in I noticed it seemed to try to power back up and would lose power. I don't think there is a short in it or the cord. Otherwise I wouldn't have had a problem getting it to power up in the first place. I would go ahead and but another one of these, but I am currently looking for a wired/wireless router. Some of our computers have wireless capability but another doesn't. So that option would work best. If your not to smart with computers or you just want a good router at a low price, I recommend this for you. Just be sure to buy it new so that you know it will last a long time.
If you have an Epson printer, you really should buy these inks over store brands. They're brighter and will probably clog less. A bit expensive, but the quality is good. And they shipped quite fast with Amazon's Super Saver shipping.
Rec'd it very quick, but once I put them in the computer my system would work for about 5 minutes and then restart. I was told to try one at a time and the same thing happened. I am now stuck with them since I was busy and did not notice that I only had 7 days to return them.
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.
I purchased this 5 Disc DVD player to eliminate two of my console pieces from my audio/video rack. I was hoping that this item would replace my current DVD player & my 5 disc CD player as well.After about a month or so, I realized you are definitely getting what you pay for. When I purchased this, it was under $100. And that's exactly what it is...a $100 piece of useless electronics.It ruined 1 of my child's favorite DVD's because the DVD somehow jumped off the spinner and got scratched while spinning on the player's inner electronics. The only way was I was able to get the DVD out of the player was to unscrew the top and remove most the of pieces to remove the DVD.I've also had problems with skipping & many movies become "pixelated". This DVD player does not like scratches on DVD's or CD's (which caused the pixelation).I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, and I'll will never purchase any type of Toshiba home audio/video equipment again.
The product works as it should. The price was excellent. I would buy this product again.
Grado's traditional SR series give you the best sound for the buck. Without a ricarious design, giving you exactly what a pair of headphones are supposed to deliver.The entry level of the SR series, SR-60, gives you the clean sound incomparable to what earbuds deliver. However, for some people, the lack of ergonomical designs of the headphones might be noticable.The SR-60s have a slightly smaller cup compared to the SR80s and above. So instead of covering the whole ear, as one should expect, it only covers partially.Compared to the SR-80, the bass lacks some strength, though still sounds natural.For the price that Amazon.com offers, SR-60s are a better choice for most Sennheisers under 80 dollars, unless one is looking for comfort.
Better Than The Bose? Definitely.I read a lot online, tested a lot of headphones, and this was the clear winner. For those who complain of the bass, believe me there is more than enough bass than anyone can even tolerate, the sound is crystal clear, the design i nice, a lot sturdier than the Bose models, and the noise cancellation is (empirically) superior to that of the two basic over the ear Bose models. It is also incomparably better than the Sony. I was between the Sennheiser and this, but liked the sound of the ATH-ANC7 more. The only downside compared to the Bose is their size, but at least there is a lovely case to store them in. I am absolutely delighted with my purchase, and especially so when I saw that the Amazon price undercut everywhere else by about 70 dollars!
I love these headphones. I really do. But they don't work for very long. I've probably owned about a dozen of these - back in 2003 or something, you could buy a pair and they would last you for a year. Around 05 or 06, the pairs generally started to last for around 4-6 months. I would gladly pay $30 dollars for these if they last for a year - they're that great.
Bought this MP3 unit about 4 months ago and it really worked fine ~ I use it when I go to the gym . But after a little over 4 months it went south and now trying to get in covered under the warranty ~ good luck with that right . It will charge up but it will not switch on so as to listen to the music ~ not really happy with something that only lasted 4 months even if it was a a great price and no it was never damaged in any way when in use , it just quit working .Bob FountaineMenifee, Calif
This was the cheapest card I could find, and it does what is supposed to do.
Very little signal loss and no mouse delay after switching. Best KVM I have owned to date, IO Gear's products seem to be pretty good. A little tricky to change the hot-key commands on a Mac, just need to experiment with the key combos.
Although I own several bags to carry laptops, I bought the Microsoft Laptop sleeve for it compactness and protection, as I needed to carry my 15.3" laptop inside a larger bag along other articles and still be considered a hand luggage traveling by plane. The sleeve did protect my laptop and thus I recommended very highly.
Durable, and cheap, its 20 bucks, it's ok, I mean you will get the same out of other bags at double the price, but really holding a bag at the store, checking it out, feeling it and seeing the size of all the compartments, how it hangs, the handle, really makes you feel comfortable knowing what you are buying. The bag is fine, if not for the price I will never buy bags online. I have a number of bags, I got this one because when visiting factories, you don't want to look ragged but you don't want to dirty your nice bag. Am I happy? yes I am.
No regrets, here were my criteria- 10+ zoom- fast response- manual zoom (tired of flimsy and inaccurate zoom buttons)- AA batteries (no more proprietary batteries that die after a year)- good indoor shots (where many cameras fail)- less than $350The only other camera that I considered was the Panasonic FZ30. It has image stabilization, greater zoom, and is faster but uses proprietary batteries and from what I've read, already starts suffering from noise at ISO 80.With image stabilization this would be a perfect camera. For now I am completely satisfied with high light sensitivity and RAW mode shooting.
These CD-Rs are manufactured in Japan and are the best I have ever used. They are well balanced and operate at high speeds with minimal vibration. I have played these back on various computer drives, new and old CD players. I'm on my 5th spindle and have not had a single bad disc.If you are looking for a CD-R for music playback, the gold Maxell Music or Music-Pro are also excellent choices. I have not had a problem with any of these products on any player.
Great Product, quick setup, I have A belkin wireless 802.11b router, (not highly recomended) running the b speeds of 11 MB/S I got this card becasue the network card I had died and needed to replace it, I found this one and read about the G networking and had to have it. I don't understand how people are having trouble with the instalation, it is a breese, I uninstalled my previous drivers for the other card I was running and recomend doing so if you have on as well because they could be conflicting and it would screw up your configuration. Great Product and I highly recomend it with a Linksys G access point/router.
I remember wanting this pair almost 20 years ago, but way out of my price range back then. ($120, I think) So when I saw the price on here, I had to jump at the opportunity. Don't get me wrong they are heavy (the weight does not bother me) by today's standard when comparing to newer style headsets, but then again this one is not made of cheap plastic and foam. For the sound quality and price, plus KOSS Lifetime Warranty, I don't think the other brands can ever compare, and yes this is one of the few consumer electronic items that is still MADE IN USA. (Milwaukee, WI)Now for the newbees out there: No iPods, No PCs gamers, etc. The phone jack is 1/4", so look else where. These headphones are for professionals (DJs, Studios) and serious audiophiles (HiFi Stereo component systems). iPod docking stations need not apply, because they will not be able to push out the power to deliver the ohms (250 Max.) necessary for full potential of the sound. The fact that this particular model has been in production since the 70s says it all. Good Listening... Enjoy...
I didn't think the manual was hard to understand at all. I actually was able to program the remote/learn/macros within 5-10 minutes. I'm not sure what is so hard about clicking set and then following the menus.I will agree that display could be easier to read, but for the most part, it's fine. I only have the once in awhile type of buttons programmed on the display. Everything else is bound to a button.I got mine for 50 bucks. You can't go wrong with this one.
Two comments on this miserable camera.-- Battery life is unbelievably short! Not more than 50 shot with lithium or NiMH batteries - and about 32 with Duracell.-- Shutter lag is 2 seconds or more under any circumstances, guaranteeing that just about any shot is missed. You'd think that the shutter lag at least improves clarity with stellar autofocus, but that that is not the case; you'll get blurry shots of your kid's butts running out of frame.Also, low light timed exposure shots are extremely grainy. This camera is inferior to my 3.2mp Kodak in just about every meaningful metric.
I'd say this camera bag lives up to the hype. Great &quot;rubberized&quot; construction on the exterior, and the interior has a fare amount of padding. I especially like the pockets within the front pocket for storing flash cards, and an extra set of batteries. BUT, I was disappointed to discover that it had no shoulder strap! With a quick trip to the local dry cleaning/alteration shop, I'm sure I can remedy this problem by having a shoulder strap sewn on, but I would have paid an extra $10.00 if Nikon would have saved me the trouble. Coordinating colors, and Nikon name on exterior really adds to the &quot;show-off&quot; value.
Exact replacement for my seven year old Panasonic KX-5050 telephone.The battery that came with the phone was only lasting about 30 minutes.This battery fit perfectly and the phone works like new.
I purchased based on size, price and headphones. It did not disappoint. It doesn't get the best AM reception indoors, but not many radios (big or small) do.Highly recommend this product. And get it quick, they're becoming hard to find.
First off, im glad i did not spend >$500 on a gps, i spent only $300, and this little thing brings me everywhere. I had doubts about its capabilities, but i was amazed at its accuracy. The 128 meg card that comes with the drive is enough to fit 5-6 states which is plenty for me.The only thing that bothered me was the fact that entering a new address takes patience, which you need anyway since u shouldnt be an aggressive driver.Also, you should put the gps on the bottom of your windsheid in order to get faster satalite receiption, i had it near the cup holders, rear view mirror and it lost signal a couple of times, but once i put it in the front of the car near the wipers, it performs brilliantly!I would recommend this device to anyone wanting a GPS device and do not know electronics very well. The screen is small but why would you want to look at the screen anyway when it tell you where u should be going! To me the screen size is a useless concern since you should be looking at the road anyway.
Trying to figure out which set of binoculars to buy was a challenge for me. I've never had binoculars before and, frankly, the reviews didn't help much because evidently Amazon includes all the reviews for a line of binoculars, i.e. Nikon Action, not for a specific model. (I discovered this when I pulled up different models and saw the same reviews.) I bought the Nikon Action 12x50 binocular. I wanted something powerful to view objects at least a mile or two away but evidently the less expensive strong binoculars will blur the image, particularly on the edges. At the same time, I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars for something I would use only occasionally. The Nikon Action 12x50 Binocular turned out to be perfect. First, it is a beautiful piece of equipment with the solid feel you would expect from Nikon. It is not a toy. It is designed so that even if it's dropped in the field--I haven't--I have a feeling it will survive. It is heavier than I expected--and as an older male, holding it steady is easier leaning my arm against something. I can't determine the lens quality but they must be superior because the image is very sharp and bright. It may be important to you if you wear glasses that the binoculars eye cup rubber rims can be turned under to accommodate glasses (no no need taking glasses off/putting them on.) The instructions are adequate but in such small type I had to use a magnifying glass. I discovered using binoculars is almost intuitive and after about a half-hour I was ready to go. I couldn't be more pleased and can't believe a set of binoculars like this is under $100.
I bought the sd800 also, and have white spots on 50% of the pictures I take indoors with flash.. I got my lenses cleaned by a tech and still the same problem... It looks like it documents the dust in the air.. so if you have a very dusting place.. youll have more of these white spots.. I take pictures of dancers... so theres more dust sweept of the floor... this is my theory Im not too sure yet.. but whats really frustrating is that I paid 500$ for it and I had better results with a disposable cam!!! Im still in talks with the shop owner cause Im really not happy with this product!!! ONe thing is for shure is that I dont think its normal to pay that much and then having to deal with spots on pictures.
I struggled for a while trying to decide between this flash and the 430EX II. In the end I decided to purchase the 580EX II and what a difference it has made to my shooting. It will drastically change your shots. It's easy to use in ETTL and just compensate up and down and bouncing.If you are trying to decide if you should buy a flash, get one. If you maybe want to get a flash or new glass, get the flash first.
very good pictures and fast printing but could use a paper tray when printing more than one or two sheets.
Networking has always been intimidating to me, but with this it was a snap! Setup &amp; installation time was under 20 minutes and was extremely easy. This is excellent for people who want to battle their buddies in head-to-head competition on games. File and Print sharing was quick too. Enjoy!!
It prints beautiful photos and gorgeous text, if you can get it to print! It's &quot;automatic&quot; paper reader fails to read paper. I had photo paper that it continually told me didn't exist. In a rainstorm, it wouldn't even recognize fresh, out-of-the-box HP premium photo paper! It won't recongize envelopes as paper. unless you turn them opposite as to what the printer recommends making them very hard to format. Now my freshly bought and expensive printer cartridge has &quot;failed.&quot;If you want to keep your blood pressure within normal limits, stay away!
this is the only mouse i've ever owned that became invisible on my desk. That is, it is so totally unproblematic, that it has simply become an extension of my hand. It does nothing to call attention to itself - it just works on every level that a mouse is supposed to work. Pointer never skips, buttons are always within reach and respond decisively, its shape cups your hand very comfortably; it doesnt slip, or skid, or force you to read the manual -- nothing at all, it simply vanishes from your mind. The way a mouse is supposed to, so you can focus on your work or your game. I tried dozens of mice, some with fancy features, others that looked glossy and neat, searching for something I thought I was missing -- in the end, I came back to the straightforward and competent mouse, the one that works hard day after day; all I was missing was something that actually worked, and worked effectively. Like Obama, this is "The One."
It's just computer memory so there isn't a lot to say except it arrived in a timely manner, it was the right memory, and it works fine. I have purchased PNY quite a few times in the past and it is every bit as good as Kingston. I always buy whatever memory is available at the best price, and normally that is PNY
Take notice that this item has both a 2 prong and 3 prong part number. Check your power cord so you can order the correct part number. I like that it is an in-line part so it becomes part of my power cord and I wrap it up in one tie wrap with the AC adapter.
The product does not work and my repeated emails to the company have not been addressed. I am extremely upset at the lack of service on an expensive product that is useless!!!!!!!
This unit is perfect for the sport of Geocaching. I use it on the trail and in my car, it fuctions perfectly in both settings. The etrex family is perfect for the entry level as well as the advanced user. I would recommend this unit to anyone starting out. To learn more about the sport of Geocaching check out geocaching.com. It's the modern day treasure hunting sport.
Very practical, lightweight and easy to use. Most important an excellent deal for the price comparing to others brands.
I saw this rackmount on Amazon and knew it was the one for me after reading the other reviews.A central place to install all my power supply, distribution, UPS backups, networking, dial-up, and printer switchequipment. Every indicator is now on the rack and can tell any system status at a glance in one place, instead ofpoking here and there around my SOHO looking to see the LED's on a component.The instructions were somewhat sparse, though following their advice to start from the top and work your way downdoes work better. First attach the arms on each side not snugged up, starting from the top. Once all the screwsare in each arm, then they can be snugged up. I then installed the center shelf, which proved critical in centeringand squaring everything else up. Next was a final tightening of the arms to the posts, then the center screws ineach arm, working my way from top to bottom each time. Then a final adjustment and tightening of the center shelf,and going back over every screw for a double check in the order mentioned above.Last come the front and rear anti-tip plates, making sure they are flat and level to the floor surface. Once allis secured, the black arm screw access hole caps can be installed. I didn't use the optional casters, and unlessyou are installing over 1000 pounds of servers and other gear, I didn't feel it necessary to bolt it to the woodfloor of the house. Although the weight distribution is towards the front, you can put quite alot on the rear ofthe rack also, especially power distribution and cable management stuff.This rackmount is so flexible in how one can configure it, and the heavy-gauge steel making up the arms and postsprovide excellent support properly assembled. I wish they gave me 6M instead of 5M screws and nuts. I bought the6M Belkin from Amazon, and shelving and cable management parts from various sellers including Amazon. Extra Star-Tech 5M come in handy for lighter shelving, cable management, etc. Save your nice 6M for the heavy stuff like theUPS's, line conditioners and other gear over 10 lbs.Product arrived in excellent condition sold by Amazon, good price and free shipping. My SOHO will be complete withthe Startech 25U rackmount. A final picture will be posted in customer images. HIGHLY recommend to anyone who willtake advantage of this kind of open-air 4-post rackmount system.
As the owner of seven computers in seven years (it's possible if you really try at it), I suppose I have more than a little experience with home use systems. Of course one can never objectively compare one computer he has bought with another he has bought a year ago; the ever-marching advance of technology makes this impossible. However, one CAN compare a computer to others in its price range and relative feature set. I must say that on that front the HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7640n PC stacks up quite well.I must point out a few things about this particular package before I go on. The price basically includes the CPU box, the mouse and keyboard (both wired), the remote control and its RF receiver, and some assorted extras (a coaxial cable, an FM antenna, etc.). Most people by this point have already bought a computer from the circa-2003 period. If so, then you likely have a flat panel monitor already. Whether or not this is the case, HP is not known for their monitors (though the standard ratio 19" model has very good stats--much better, oddly enough, than the 17" version in the same product range). You would do better, therefore, to supplement this system with a quality monitor by another manufacturer.Those minor points set aside, I will now comment on my general experience. I have had the computer for almost a month now, and I have found that it performs admirably. For starters, do not let the cheaper price (relative to Intel-based platforms) fool you: AMD technology is not only competitive with Intel, but in many respects it is superior. I will comment more on that in the specific section devoted to the processor.In my general experience, the dual core processing provides marked improvement over single core systems (even those with clock speeds grossly exceeding this system's 2.6 GHz figure). The most apparent instance of this is when running multiple applications simultaneously. Of course this is the selling mark of all dual core technology, and I can testify that there truly is a difference. System lag that used to freeze up lesser systems is all but a non-issue on the m7640n. Notably, background operations no longer affect system performance. Anti-virus and anti-spyware software in particular benefits from this; I was in the past inclined to deactivate real time protection from these sources because of the system resources they drew.This increase in performance is as much thanks to the 2 GB of rapid memory as it is to the dual core nature of the processor. Overall, this system is very well integrated. Things just work on the m7640n. No second thoughts.Now for the specific points of review:-PROCESSOR-This computer comes equipped with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ dual core processor, which operates at 2.6 GHz. Contrary to my orignal (incorrect) information, *each* processing core has a peak speed of 2.6 GHz. But in the System Properties screen, don't be alarmed to see a figure of 989 MHz--Windows does not recognize the second core of dual core processors, so only a single figure is given. But why 989 MHz? The computer, by default, uses the Energy Star power scheme (you can change this in the Power Options window, found in the Control Panel). The Energy Star scheme modulates the power and clock speed of the processor. This is so that, when there is less to process, the chip can use less power. This generates less heat, which not only allows the fan to be quieter, but also prolongs the life of the chip. If you select, for example, the Always On power scheme, then the processor will be perpetually maxed-out and the figure displayed in the System Properties window will be 2.61 GHz.In the real world, less than peak-level clock speed on a dual core processor is more than adequate because some applications--typically multimedia encoding software--are written with multiple threads. A dual core processor can divvy up the work across both its cores and thereby accomplish twice as much as a single core processor. Benchmark tests confirm this; in fact, the abstract on this page cites the results of a test between a single- and dual core AMD Athlon 64 processor. Note, however, that in testing I noticed a tremendous difference in performance between the throtted (Energy Star power profile) and unthrottled processor--almost 40% when encoding an AAC file in iTunes. Keep this in mind when handling heavy rendering tasks.It is interesting to note that the 5000+ is a very rare processor in pre-configured systems; most computers come with any of the following: 3800+, 4200+, or 4600+.-FUTURE-PROOF-But you may be wondering how AMD can ever compete with Intel's new Core 2 Duo series. Well, that's complicated. Unlike Intel's original Pentium D (over which AMD's dual core solution led by a non-inclusive margin), Core 2 Duo represents a quantum leap for Intel. At the time I originally wrote this review, there was a lack of reliable comparisons between the two technologies. It is my painful duty, therefore, to retract some of my earlier statements: Intel has recaptured the performance crown for now. However, it's not all bad news. You see, the Core 2 Duo chips all inhabit the higher price range computers, while the lower range dual core setups are still using Pentium D. Therefore, at this price point, AMD is still unbeatable because its main competition comes from the outdated and outclassed Pentium D. Even the lower level Core 2 Duo chips cannot completely outperform the 5000+, which inhabits the same price range. Finally and most importantly, in the second quarter of 2007 AMD will be releasing the first major update to its K8 architecture in over three years, K8L--this version will be drop-in compatible with previous Socket AM2 processors, thus allowing for a solid upgrade path. This new revision will be AMD's answer to Core 2 Duo, and will allow all those who adopt current Athlon 64 X2 platforms to enjoy very good performance in the near-term, and potentially industry-leading performance in just half a year with a processor upgrade.-MEMORY-This computer comes stock with two 1 GB modules of DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM, which operate at 533 MHz. In my extensive testing, the performance gain achieved by 2 GB versus just 1 GB of this type of memory is astounding. A machine running 1 GB of this memory type was constantly displaying the low memory message; the m7640n has yet to have memory issues. The perceptual performance improvement is staggering--even with over 700 MB of system resources in use (as shown in the Windows Task Manager), there is no drag whatsoever. And, should this ever change in the future, the m7640n can be expanded up to 4 GB of memory (hindered only by the 32-bit nature of the Windows OS--a 64-bit system can support somewhere around 18 billion GB (!) of physical memory).-HARD DRIVE-This is the only place where this system is somewhat lacking. Maybe several years ago 320 GB seemed like a whole lot of hard drive space, but with systems routinely shipping with at least 500 GB these days, 320 GB seems a little pale in comparison. Of course I am evaluating this in the context of what this machine is intended for: recording and storing live video. Video takes up HUGE amounts of hard drive space, as does uncompressed audio. Audio recorded in 24-bit, 96 kHz (the professional standard) also takes up additional space as opposed to traditional CD quality uncompressed audio. All in all, I believe a media center PC should have at least 500 GB of hard drive space.The simple and economical solution would be to add a second internal hard drive, except that this is next to impossible. Being that the m7640n is a mid tower--and given that it has the worst internal design I have ever seen--space is at a premium. And--get this--in their current configuration the power cords aren't long enough to reach the bottom of the case, where the second drive needs to be placed. They need to be reconfigured in order to free a segment that makes it to the bottom of the case; this is the most frustrating logic puzzle ever to come with a computer, and most users will likely just give up at this point. Plus, unlike some machines, there is no good place to just rest the drive--circuitry abounds, and the consequences of the metal portions of the drive case causing a short between two components are too gruesome even to contemplate.HP did some thinking about this, and they decided to include a drive bay for what they call a Personal Media Drive (PMD). The concept is ingenious, in fact: The drive functions both as an internal drive (when inserted in a compatible HP Pavilion) and as an external hard drive (using the provided USB and power cables). Unfortunately, the PMD bay is right where the optional second internal hard drive would normally be placed. This is of course by design because there is ample room for this bay on the bottom of the case--after all, one is supposed to put his second internal hard drive down there. Despite the shady business ploy, the PMD is a great idea and I currently have the 500GB version. Read my review of the PMD for details.-VIDEO-This is an area where I am less qualified to be objective. I am not a gamer, nor do I use the computer for watching video (though of course the latter may change now that I have all the capabilities of this computer at my fingertips). Therefore, the video is not very important to me. This computer has up to 256 MB of shared video memory, which is fine for my purposes. Reports have it that this configuration is inadequate for gaming and serious multimedia applications. If this is the case with you, then these same reports advocate that the maximum one need spend on a video card with dedicated memory is around $150.00.-SOUND-I can give a better evaluation here. While of course integrated audio can never truly approach the quality of dedicated audio, sometimes IA can be surprisingly good. This is the case with the m7640n. The Realtek ALC 888 chipset is the second best Realtek makes at the moment. Its sound is very, very good. It's a little quiet compared to some dedicated audio (for example, the Creative Audigy 2 ZS Notebook has a sensitivity of 104 dB, whereas the Realtek ALC 888 has a sensitivity of 97 dB--the Creative is over twice as loud by those figures), but it still packs a pretty good punch. There are analog outputs for up to eight speakers (seven satellites and a subwoofer), and there is also a coaxial digital output for dedicated surround systems. In addition, while noisy, the line in is in stereo on this model. Also, the R/L channel output is duplicated on the front panel, with an integrated headphone amplifier. This means that the jack is in easy reach and is also optimized for headphone use.In my usage, this audio chipset is more than adequate for everyday use. Integrated audio is usually pretty bad, especially on notebooks. I suppose the media center nature of the m7640n is the reason why HP sprung for high quality audio components in this instance.-MISCELLANEOUS-The wired mouse and keyboard included with this package are pretty standard. The mouse is optical, unlike the rollerball mice generally packaged with the cheaper Pavilions. The keyboard is of the quasi-multimedia type, and its added functionality is very well thought out. Specifically, the assignable buttons are useful (though of course the label on the button no longer matches its function). My only real qualm is that it retains the original Pavilion color scheme: gray with silver. This just looks horrible, and was a turnoff for me for many years regarding HP Pavilions. The remote control works surprisingly well from a distance and from different angles, and this is ideal for hiding the unit and its RF receiver in a living room somewhere. The only problem is that only the basic volume function works when a multimedia program is not the active window. In a sense, this negates the value of the remote for such programs, as one has to get up and bring the program to the active window, anyway.The software bundle included with the machine is pretty basic--mostly, each application offers minimal functionality, with an option to upgrade for a fee to obtain more features. Even so, this software handles basic functions quite well. Of course the one full-featured piece of software that exists in Windows XP MCE 2005 is the Media Center application. This is undoubtedly the operating system's best asset--it's like TiVo, but without the monthly fee for the guide. Plus, you can organize your music, movies, and pictures and play them back with ease. You can even listen to and record FM radio, which is a nice little feature.The LightScribe DVD burner performs very well in regards to the CD format. I haven't actually tried playing a DVD, nor have I used it to burn a DVD. Obviously, then, I haven't tried the LightScribe technology. Even so, I can tell you a few things about it. It requires special media (which, reports have it, is significantly more expensive than conventional recording media), the designs are silkscreen-quality, albeit monochromatic; and the process is somewhat time consuming. Reports I have read place the timeframe anywhere from ten to twenty minutes, depending on the complexity of the design. The nice thing is that, as technology advances, LightScribe drives can have their firmware and drivers updated so that they can take advantage of the new technology. This means that, should somebody discover a way to produce full-color LightScribe media, your drive will be capable of upgrading to this new functionality.-OVERALL-Overall, this is a great system. Those concerned with gaming performance will likely want to upgrade to dedicated audio and video cards, but other than that, there isn't much that needs to be done to this system to make it a first class multimedia and gaming powerhouse. It has a powerful processor (one of AMD's best at the moment), a promising upgrade path to K8L architecture, a huge amount of rapid RAM, enough hard drive space for everything but media archiving (sigh), and it even employs some promising proprietary technology with the PMD bay. Plus, it's under $1,000. So if you're looking for an affordable, high performance multimedia desktop, look no further than the m7640n.
Overall I loved the book. I am an entrepreneur myself. Made it big in the dot com era and went dot-boom. Pretty much based on the principle that if you build it they will come type attitude..or you got dream? I didn't like the last few chapters dealing with the show itself "the apprentice". We already knew the story and how it all went as well as the ending. A couple pages could have been fine. I would have liked learning more about the writter's vision, what's next, and a few advice on anyone wanting to get into real estate. That would have been a nice last chapter. I give it 4 stars because of its large focus on "the apprentice" toward the end. I bought it tonight on my way home from work, I finished it in 4 hours.
I have had my speakers for about ten months. I bought them to use with my mp3 player. However, I have found them to be extremely useful in my classroom. They boost the sound from my laptop when I play educational videos using the lcd player, play classical music, and use my smart board. They helped me out in a pinch during a program. The school's amplification system wasn't working in the small auditorium. My little speakers saved the day. The sound clarity is not top of the line, but for most situations these speakers are more than adequate.
We used two of these drives a primary project storage for our production group. Both drives failed and customer support was well, poor at best. The only positive I can say is that we are glad we have a double redundant backup of all our files. It has saved us twice now.
The camera is small and light with big preview window;The battery is very good can stay for 2 days.And the picture taken is very clear with good quality.But 3x optical zoom is a little limited
Overall happy with my purchase. The original iPOD Amazon sent me the sound only came out of one ear. Ended up sending it back and got a replacement within a few days. When I was on the phone with Apple the guy said I received a "DOA iPOD"I'm happy with it except I wish they included a charger that you could just plug into a wall to re-charge it rather than having to plug into your computer all the time for a re-charge.
Easy to use leave no streaks. Price is right works great, I'll be buying more.
I've been searching for a light box/lighting studio for quite some time. Even though some folks have said that the lights are a but under-powered, I think they are just fine for my needs. I've taken lots of photos with this system and they come out great. And the fact that it all folds up into itself for storage is so cool. A well-designed and very useful product.
I bought these headphones on my brother's recommendation and the many positive reviews. They did not disappoint. I'm not an extreme audiophile but I have a good ear and these sound like a lot more than $80 worth of headphones. The highs are crisp and detailed and the bass is present without being overpowering. If you want to blow your brains out with bass, maybe you want to consider something else. I listen at moderate volumes with my computer and my ipod and they enhance the music experience a hundred fold. Play a CD and they're even a bit better. For decades I didn't think you could get good headphones for less than a couple hundred bucks--but you can! Highly recommended.
The Zune ToughSkin Case is a great product. Protects my Zune from scratches and the elements. It also makes the Zune easier to grip and stops it from sliding around. I believe the screen protector is the best thing about. It fits snuggly in it's place and keeps the screen protected. Also, the screen protector does not lower the quality of the video or picture on the Zune. I would recommend this product to anyone else who would like to protect their Zune.
I purchased this product for my son as a gift. So far he has had no problems and he is enjoying the product.
This device does play your iPhone through the radio, but you have to use a separate USB cord to do the charging. I would suggest finding a device that only requires one plug-in instead of two.Also, I read from an expert that you can actually use third-party accessories designed for recent iPod models with the iPhone. When those devices are used, you might get this message: "This accessory is not made to work the iPhone" or "This accessory is not supported by iPhone." It will then give you the option of putting the iPhone into AirPort mode. But you can ignore that option, or you click yes.I didn't realize before ordering this charger that I could use the DLO charge and player that I have for my 5th generation iPod. I get the message that it was not made to work with the iPhone, but it actually does with no problem.
I bought this item thinking that I could use the included battery. Unfortunately the battery only functions when connected to the adapter. What's the point of that?
I have a fax machine that is several years old and still works like a charm. Amazon is fantastic! I do a lot of my shopping on Amazon. My cartridge on my fax needed replacing and I couldn't find it locally, but everyone was only too willing to sell me a new machine. There is nothing wrong with the one I have. Thanks, Amazon, for keeping my Brother going with the new cartridge. These cartridges are easy to replace. I don't really use a personal Fax machine often enough to warrant replacing it. Anyhow, it is like a Brother to me. "He's not heavy, he's my Brother."
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.
Easy to install drivers. However, on laptops where the USB ports are side-by-side, this device is too wide and will cover up the adjacent port as well. If they included a short USB extension cable, I'd give it 5 stars.
Happy with the clarity, and the weight. They are perfect for my needs. I priced others more expensive and this Nikon exceeded its value for the money.
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.
The RCA Basic Indoor Antenna is a great value. I read some of the other reviews and was pleased.But I also saw a lot of other indoor antennas that cost a lot more. They all had very technical and fancy descriptions, and made a lot of promises. I happened to get lucky and see this basic antenna which seemed like exactly what I needed. I figured I'd got 4-5 of the local air channels and I was happy with that. Worst case scenario, I'd toss this and invest into some of the more expensive systems.Today I plugged this into my TV and was blown away. The TV found 29 channels and 24 of them come in clear without any adjustment. They are also HD so there is no static or fuzz, just clean crisp picture. All the local ABC, FOX, NBC, and CBS stations come in crisp and clean (1080i). Most of the rest come in at 1080i, 720p, or at least 480i.I used the FCC website to check and see if I would get good reception. [...].Again, I am simply blown away at how simple and convenient this set up is.
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!
I work in a factory and I always have my Zune with me so I needed something that would protect it from damage aswell as dust. This case does just that, I don't have to worry about accidentally knocking it off the table, hitting it with a tool or it slipping out of my hand and I don't have to constantly clean it. And the thick plastic screen protector is something you won't get from any other case, buy it!
Though light in weight this camera takes great pictures. Since purchase I have been able to test some of its many automatic and manual functions; and so far I have been pleased to say all work as described.
This speaker fits th armrest of my '03 Jeep Wrangler Sahara and sounds so much better than the OE speaker that had fallen apart after 7 years. It's great to be able to listen to music with a little bass after a lot of "buzz" for the last few months.
Used to connect ps3 to sony receiver no problems works as well as my million dollar one. maybe the quality is'nt consistant judging by other reviews.
The Pixma MP530 offers just about everything one needs in a SOHO or SMB office. Print quality is excellent so far but only time will tell if it maintains the quality. It is also a well designed unit with numerous interesting features. e.g. a flap in the front that automatically opens when a page has been printed. The ADF and fax capabilities were key requirements for me. Although Canon does not publish ink usage data (unlike HP which has reams of info) independent tests seem to indicate that the Pixma may be more economical. This is important since it is easy over time to spend more on ink than the original cost of the printer.The challenge is to find the MP530 since most of the office supply stores now only carry the MP830 which is significantly more expensive.
I bought this cable to hook my desktop to a router, it works, no speed complaints, the cable felt sturdy... No complaints for me, for the price it's great.
I've been a home theater buff for years now, and have only had "true" 5.1 or 7.1 surround setups, with obligatory wires everywhere and unhappy wife as a result (wives I'm convinced care little about home theater, just it works is about it...!!). But I hate looking at wires as I get older, and prefer my current home to be as wire free as possible. The super low roofline makes running wires in the attic to the edges of the room virtually impossible, so my only real option was either wireless or a surroundbar setup. Unless you plan on spending a mint, wireless speakers are pretty good at being surrounds or iPod accessories but that's about it. There's just not that certain sound you get from a hard wired speakers. Wireless rear speaker setups are a better option, where you have one receiver and two mini-amps connected to the rears. But I digress...My decision after reading the reviews on the SurroundBar from Polk was to try it out and keep the room clean of wires. It does sound fantastic, no doubt. No, you will not get the same effect as you do with speakers that are behind you. Your room dynamics will affect how the speaker sounds granted, my parlor room is a near perfect cube and pretty large. I will add some wireless rears and run a 7.1 surround setup, since I have the amazing Onkyo TX-SR576S receiver (new also). Get the matching Polk PSW10 sub, or a similar 10" forward firing sub. An 8" is too small to balance out with the SurroundBar effectively.
For $9.99, I got access to full HD from the local channels, which is all I'll ever need. Perfect quality, I got all 69 channels the RCA product page claimed to get! I did have to adjust the antenna slightly for one channel, but not a huge deal. I uploaded a picture (webcam quality..be warned), but honestly this antenna works as described! Recommend completely!
I do not think this is a good camcorder. The still shots are garbage and I am going to assume the video is average at best. Although I have not tested video.(Found another brand) I just want those who are looking for a camcorder for the first time to know that there are better than this. Look at other companies. Some say this is a good starter/budget camera. It may be, everyone has different needs.I also want to point out something regarding Windows Vista! For one, the JVC software stinks. It wont work. Also, at first USB wont seem to work either. Windows will not be able to install the driver automatically. You have to let it try to find the drivers on its own. When it fails you must use the advanced option and point to this folder "C:Windows\System32\DriverStore and click OK. Vista will then find the driver needed and USB will work. You may have to point Vista to the folder a few times before it says everything is ready to use and install. You should now be able to get your pictures from the SD memory card. I will assume that firewire is the only practical way of getting the video from the camcorder. When trying to do this, use the built in Windows Movie Maker.
This case is well-padded and provides great protection for the DVD player. It also can hold all the connections and a couple of DVDs. It's not heavy either.
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.
Another great product from Linksys. I had this card installed, and on my Wireless Access Point, in under five minutes including WEP setup. The range is great, beats all of the old cards I was using. I can't wait for my new Linksys G Wireless Access Point for increased speed.
I bought this dvd player for my 11 year old daughter for Christmas 2005. After about 4 months the screen went black and it had a butning smell every time we tried to use it. The machine was very well taken care of and never damaged. Unfortunately, I can't return it for a refund and can't seem to find out how to have it repaired so I guess I will be purchasing another one this year. I would not recommend this product.
The Lexmark FAX/Printer/Scanner was extremely easy to install with it's USB connection, and it works extremely well as a FAX machine, a printer, and a Scanner. The Lexmark software for configuring the FAX, Printer, Scanner functions makes configuring these features very easy. This is a great price for a good product.
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!
Like everyone else said, it makes no sense that you can't see the screen. I often don't even use my headphones when I'm running - I just use the iPod+ to track my distance and keep cumulative totals for me. So I DO need to see the screen while I'm running.I ended up cutting a square hole where the screen is, and now it's perfect! Nike should just make this part of the design, and put a piece of clear plastic over it to protect the screen. Then, I'd give it a 4.5-star rating. The band is comfortable, and the controls work fine through the material.
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 bought a 60GB Video IPod on ebay, and it came with some scratches on the screen. I bought this of ebay as well and I t helped get the screen almost back to new. Highly recommended !!1
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.
I just like that you can remove it and that you can choose the matte finish or the glossy just by flipping the filter. It really adds to the daily experience, plus it protects the screen from fingerprints and dirt. Very convenient. Would recommend it.
I bought this Zen Vision:M after my daughter's Zen Touch (which I had purchased from her so she could get an iPod) was down to one hour battery charge and not recognizable by my computer any longer so I couldn't update it. I so prefer this to iPods, which my daughter has and son used to have.I still have a little trouble syncing - sometimes it won't move a whole playlist at a time, and I have to resync a few times to get it all there. It locks up occasionally when I'm trying to do too many things via the computer software it comes with at a time, nothing a quick reset doesn't fix. The Creative software is much better than Windows Media Player - has a lot more features and is more user-friendly, though it works with Windows Media Player if you're hooked. I haven't tried videos, largely because I have no videos I'd want to watch on it, but the photos are nice quality.It loses one star because of the odd-sized connector at the bottom, which works only with Creative-specific plugs. The charge set-up it comes with is for the birds - you have a wide Creative-specific adapter into which you plug the USB cable, which falls out easily. I picked up a one-piecer cheap which works much better, through Amazon. Some engineer was out to lunch the day they designed this part.All-in-all this is a wonderful player. I've plugged it into some non-Creative portable speakers I picked up at Wal-mart, with very nice results. I use a simple cable from Radio Shack to listen to it through my car stereo, listen to lectures from various universities available for free through iTunesU (the Creative software syncs them for me, no problem.) I haven't gotten around to hooking it up to my work computer, largely because I'll have to use the stupid adapter setup mentioned above, but think I'll try it tomorrow as I've been in the mood for my own playlists. I'll use this until it breaks, I suspect.$200 for the light blue one is a worth it. Not sure why the black ones are now so expensive, can't say the color alone is worth it. I got light blue as I figured that would be less attractive to would-be thieves. :)UPDATE JANUARY 2013 - Still going strong!!
Really good ones, 4 stars due a couple of tiny specs inside the lenses other than that great. You need to be steady.
Many card readers will not work for memory cards exceeding 2MB. I used this card reader for my 4MB memory card and it worked perfectly. It is a great size, small enough to bring anywhere. The only problem I will have with this is not losing it because it is so small!
It is very nice product1. if you don't mind the static that comes in often2. only if you place it close to the fm receiverI went out for a long drive and had no interference whatsoever. The reception was awesome and so was the clarity.But in the city, you channel may not be the best tuned (and ofcourse you will not have the time to tune it to another channel in the busy downtown) and this will cause a lot of noise and really make your music albums sound as if you hearing them on radio!!
I originally purchased these earbuds in March 2008. At that time, I thought they were a great upgrade to the iPod standard ear buds especially at the $25 price point. They stayed in place very well, kept out noise, and most importantly, had great sound.However, in June 2009, one ear developed an awful crackling sound which made the earbuds inoperable. My guess is that the wiring where it meets the earbuds is too flimsy to stand up to normal wear and tear. It's too bad because they sounded really great. I expected more than 15 months out of these earbuds, even at the $25 price point.
Broke Down to Fast, Battery stopped charging after a year or so Broke Down to Fast, Battery stopped charging after a year or so
It took some time to learn; this is definitely not a point-and-shoot camera. But it pays to learn; the zoom and video are just awesome. The only negative is that it's not pocket-size.
Easy to use and it works. Clean the head of my Canon Optura 100MC in seconds. Good price.
I've owned this multifunction machine for five years (Dec 2004 to Jan 2010). I've used all the major functionality -- print, scan, copy and fax. I have few, if any complaints about its performance in any of these areas.I selected it above the other "All-in-One" machines on the market for the following reasons:- I wanted the print quality and low per-page cost of a laser printer (i.e., as opposed to an inkjet).- I wanted the flexibility of scanning/copying bulky things like books -- so I wanted a flat-bed for scanning.- I wanted reliability and believe that HP has a good record in that regard.I purchased this unit for about $449 in Dec 2004.I'm so satisfied with this product that I'd happily use it for another five years except ...I recently got a new PC. After verifying on the Windows 7 compatibility site that the 3030 is fully compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows 7, I chose to get the 64-bit version of Windows 7 installed on the new computer. When I plugged the HP 3030 into the new PC, Windows 7 helpfully downloaded -- automatically -- necessary drivers. It started printing fine immediately -- how delightfully simple!But then when I tried to scan, I realized it didn't work. I tried to download new scanning drivers from the HP website for Windows 7 64-bit. All I found there was a "Universal Print Driver". Apparently, the 3030 is not "Fully Compatible" with 64-bit Windows 7! I called HP and they verified that there was currently no scanning drivers available.So I'm sadly replacing this machine with a new one which is allegedly compatible with 64-bit Windows 7: the HP LaserJet M1522nf MFPI hope that this is helpful.
Great product fits my 14.1" hp laptop perfectly. has space for adapter and mouse and has pouch in the back also. great quality.
Personally, I consider myself to be a pretty big PC Gamer. I've got everything from the "19 Triniton Monitor, to the Geforce 3 Ti, 700 MB of RAM...and now, the best sound system you can buy.The Pro-Media 5.1 6 Speaker System is unreal. At first, I was going to go with the 4.1 set. It was on sale on most sites, which [made it cheaper] than the 5.1 system. When I went to look at the two systems, all the retailer had in stock was the 5.1. I figured I would give it a shot. If they say it's the best, I wanted to know why. I was NOT disapointed. This thing is LOUD, CLEAR, and the PERFECT addition to your computer if your into gaming. If you max out the volume control your going to blow your ears out, and the sound is still crystal clear. This is not your average set of computer speakers. I was shocked just at the weight of the speakers themselves. They are built rock solid, and packed with everything you can imagine. The Subwoofer will shake the pictures off the walls. If you wanna impress yourself, and your freinds, this is the one for you....Overall, very pleased with the 5.1's. Top notch system from a top notch company. Good luck and enjoy.
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
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...
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!
This is a cool webcam. I had been wanting to buy this for quite some time, but was unwilling to spend $99 for a webcam. (...) I can say this with some degree of confidence, because I have used 2 logitech webcams in the past 1 year - a low-tech logitech (2002 model approx $30 on Amazon) and another logitech (2003 model approx $60 on Amazon). In terms of picture clarity and size, this one beats the competition hands down. In fact, the day after I ordered the webcam, I stumbled upon this review/comparison of webcams (2 Creatives, 2 Logitechs and a high-end brand) which made me feel very good about my decision to order the NX Ultra for the reduced price. (...)If you are in the market for a webcam, I would strongly recommend Creative Webcam NX Ultra. You will not be disappointed!
This little plastic box sticks well on the 430 EX and doesnt fall if one pushes it well (it doesnt need much force for that to happen). I was shooting with a wide angle lens and this box helped me with the extra room I needed to fill, it even works when the integrated diffuser plastic of the lens is pulled and put into place, although it is a little bit forced to fit.For the price its very convenient, I highly recommend...
Just got this player from Amazon for $158. The picture was sharp and clear, nice truth color, built in speaker was decent and housing is rugged as advertised. Previously owned a 10.5 inch Polaroid, I returned due to picture was not clear and also having problem of reading JPEG files. Strongly recommend this GoVideo DP8240 if you can get it for under $200.
I purchased this transmitter for my husband as a father's day gift. It only took a few minutes for him to figure out how to use it and he has really enjoyed being able to listen to his ipod while on the road, vs thumbing through cd after cd. The sound is about the same as I've heard from other transmitters. I would recommend this transmitter to anyone, I thought it was a reasonable price and it doesn't disappoint.
I frequently use this joystick for CFS3. It fits the hand comfortably, and all its buttons are within easy reach. It arrived before the estimated time, which is always a plus. On a minor note, it also looks cool, which is nice. :)
I wish someone would specify which models these products are designed for. I have a Zune V2. This is definetely not for me. Im sure it works well. I dont know because I sold it to a friend with an original Zune.
The flash works great on my Canon Digital Rebel XTi, it's large and makes the camera a little top heavy, but works great. I particularly like the Zoom flash function that ties in with the TTL on the camera, plus the ability to move the flash from side to side. The LCD screen is nice as well. I also have a 420EX which has now been regulated to being a slave!The 430 EX is much nicer.
This thing did not work for me at all. It would pick up a station for a few seconds and then it would get fuzzy. I would hunt through the other options, choose one that sounded halfway decent, and then that station would get fuzzy. I was never able to listen to a whole song and the sound quality was absolutely terrible. The actual device is pretty easy to use but very cheaply made. I live in a pretty rural area so there are plenty of available stations The older version of the Griffin iTrip works just fine, as does the one I bought after I realized that this was not going to work. At first I though it was because I have an older car, but both the newer and older version work perfectly. I was looking to save some money by buying this model instead of the roadtrip which costs twice as much but I ended up buying the more expensive one anyway. I have a 100 mile round trip commute to work and really wanted to listen to my iPod so I only messed with this thing for three or four days before I just bought the roadtrip. Maybe it will work for someone with more patience but if you are looking for something reliable I would avoid this product.
The item came on time and in the described packaging and condition. The item was just as explained in the description.
My girlfriend got this product for me for christmas. After a few months of use i noticed some static every time i picked up my iPod to change a song/whatever. This was due to faulty wiring within the iCarPlay cable. a month later it stopped connecting my iPod altogether and was a $60 waste of money. No only is it overpriced to begin with, but if you're charging people that much for &lt;$1 worth of components, at least put it together somewhat decently so it lasts a few years. I am done with any brand of Monster cable and I will enocurage anyone i know to avoid it as well.
I bought this for my daughter and I am pleasantly surprised with the sound and functions of this stereo. She wanted it mostly as an ipod docking station, but it works well as a clock/stereo/dvd/cd player. Had no trouble getting the functions set up and working. So far so good!
At first I was running my DVD Player directly through my VCR. Some copy protected DVD's will cause a degredation in sound and video quality. After installing the RF Modulator, the picture quality was beautiful and the sound was awesome. WELL worth the 25 bucks.
At first I was a bit skeptical about purchasing this cable given all of the reviews. Boy was I wrong! I plugged this cable from my modem to my router and then another one from the router to my PC. I now have no latency at all and in fact, I play 15 seconds ahead in time. Unfortunately my hair has started falling out due to radiation poisoning, but that is a small price to pay to see a glimpse of the next 15 seconds in my PC games!
I love the Creative ZenVision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player. I have not owned an iPod, but from using friend's, I think the Creative player is much nicer to operate, and I like the features better. It's much easier to place media (pictures, videos, and music) onto the player exactly where you want it, and how you want it displayed on the player itself.I do have to say, the only problem I had with it was when I tried ripping CDs that were enhanced- using the Media Explorer, it wouldn't rip the last track off of these CDs, but using the MediaSource Organizer does allow it to rip. I had to learn that the hard way.
Well i don't know who could not give this book 5 stars i've been reading C and C++ books since the age of 15 and the only complete... book very concise and very clear strong emphasis on style book i have read is this one. This is one of those books you must have to truely understand C. cant wait for another one.
I've owned this carrying case for three months now, and I really like it. First, it's functional w/o a lot of bulk; the last thing I wanted was a huge tote bag kind of thing. I mean, they have their uses, but I was looking for a laptop case, not a gigantic piece of luggage. This case will hold your laptop & accessories just fine, and a few personal items too. The balistic nylon construction is A-1 top notch and provides adequate protection from dings. The padded shoulder strap is comfortable, as are the thick padded carry handles. There are plenty of pockets, and even internal pockets/dividers within the two larger pockets. There is one drawback to this case, however. When I bought it, I thought it had more room than I would _ever_ need or use; but it seems to have filled up rather quickly, and things are a bit cramped in there right now. Just to give you an idea of its capacity, mine currently has in it: 15.4" laptop (and that's as big as will fit in it, BTW), AC power adapter, cooler fan, web cam, headset w/mic, mouse, USB hub, card reader, USB flash drives in protective case, external hard drive in protective case, wireless-N adaptor, my prescription glasses, a couple backup memory modules (in clamshell cases), and other misc items like cables, CDs, documentation, etc. I could still squeeze in a little more, but not much; and really, it's the headset that's the problem (those dang ear muff pieces that don't fold). Remove the headset and the usable space increases significantly. Even with the headset, however, everything still fits into a compact portable package. If I was travelling, I could put tickets & other paperwork into the document pouch on the backside, too, plus it has a strap to slide over your suitcase's pull handle. It's a nice case. Grab one while you can, because it looks like Toshiba might have discontinued the item, because it's no longer available on the Toshiba Direct website at the time of this review.
this is the greatest mp3 player ive ever had. i use it to jog( it has a band connected to it that can go around your neck for ease of use. buttons are great. screen is very clear. sound is excellent and menus work very well plus it has a micro sd slot to expand it. i bought it for 22 dollars once on here at 2gb. very highly recommended
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.
I'ved used my new i950 for 3 days now and I'm very pleased. Followed the instructions and had absolutely no problems installing on XP home, Service Pack 1. The color prints, with no editing, are excellent. I printed on high setting for photo glossy paper. I had a bunch of Epson photo glossy paper and I am able to use that paper with almost no dectable difference over the Canon paper. Accidently I printed a sheet on standard setting and plain paper. I was shocked at how good the quality was, even on the Epson paper. The speed is much, much faster than my Epson stylus photo 750 and the i950 is so much quiter.
First off.I was baffled when it came to the delivery time. I was quoted to receive the headphones at the end of March, but I already sit here with them on my head.Delivery time in it self is 5stars alone.It took me a little while to adjust the frequency on the headphone, mainly due to the jog(s) that are available are not decided for minute adjustments.But once it was all adjusted, it works really nicely. No sparking, noise or popping sounds like other people are reporting.I was not too thrilled with the state the batteries, that came with it, were in. It looked like they had moisture damage, none of the writing was on the batteries themselves, but they were still in perfectly operational condition.The sound quality is quite good, considering it is a wireless product. I've never had much luck with wireless headphones in the past, but these really make me have new faith in them. Technology has come so far in the past 10-12 years since I used wireless headphones last. Yes I know, I'm old.The only thing I have issues with is the fact that they are not noise cancelling, so other people around me do get a little disturbed, depending on how loud I have my movies/music. I do think that the higher priced ones do offer this, and would be a nicer to obtain, if you have the extra money to spend, but as for this product, the quality is amazing.(This is the only reason for why I didn't give a full 5 stars.)Sennheiser products have never failed me, and now I can add their wireless products to my positive experiences.
Bought this to go with Quiet Comfort 2 headphones for my husband's birthday. He uses both when he mows the lawn. He said the pocket radio gets great reception on the stations he listens to. I tried it before I gave it to him and got every station I wanted plus a lot of others.
I was a little concerned about buying a used product. But the seller said it was like new and it was. It was hard to tell it was ever used. No problem doing business with him
It perfectly fits my zen V plus, and the belt clip makes easier to take anywhere. love it!
This Canon all in one does what is says. Prints and copies crystal clear. Have use the fax feature twice and once I got it set up worked fine.The only con's would be set up ex:fax can be a little time consuming working through all the menus. It is a bit slow to warm up and run but once its ready it is fast and does a superb job
This is a small bag and a buyers should be aware of that right away; this is not going to be your 'hold everything' bag. It is good for day shoots where you need something small and easy to cary around, which is why I ordered it. But once I put my Canon D40 with a Tamron 18-270 and a flash in there, the bag is about full. I could wedge another lens in there if I had too but then it would be rediculiouly tight. This bag might be better for someone with a smaller camera like a Rebel or a Nikon D50.My main problem is that the physical structure of the bag is too rigid for my tastes; I find it very difficult to get things in and out of it. The front pocket is so rigid that it is virtually useless as a compartment and you can't just zip it half way down to get a camera out; you have to unzip the whole thing. The bag may very well soften up with use and time but it is such an annoyance that I am going to keep my eye out for a new one and then put this up on ebay or donate it to one of my students.Also, I have a problem with the zippers catching. Again, not a huge issue but it is another little annoyance.
Canon Accessory Starter Kit for Digital Rebel XT/XTi (Includes 200DG Bag, NB-2LH Battery, & 58mm Haze Filter)I needed an extra battery, and a case, and this combo inludes both, plus a haze filter, for much cheaper than I was finding JUST a battery for. Definetly worth the price!Battery works perfect!Haze filter is a nice addition as well.The bag is awesome, but may not be the right size for someone not planning on adding to their glass collection. THe bag is big, for a reason. it's got a camera body section, and then four divided sections for glass or miscellanious items. Fits my 70-300mm IS USM lens with no problem, so it has room!
I bought this product specifically for my 5 1/2 year old grandson as it is too tough for him to manipulate the full size mouse. When I got it, I did have a bit of trouble getting the software installed but most likely that was me. Once configured, I can switch back and forth or even have both hooked up and working at once so there were no conflicts between it and my regular Microsoft wireless optical mouse. The really amazing thing about this mini mouse is it's superior ability to work without a mouse pad on surfaces like my desk or the kitchen table. My Microsoft full size and the same on my wife's computor, neither one will work w/o the mouse pad as the pointer simply doesn't move or it moves roughly because the optics don't 'see' the table or desk surface very well.As far as my using the mini... I don't find it a good fit. I'm 6'2" with seemingly normal sized hands and between the mini and full size, I prefer the full size. The mini is as it should be... it is small and though I can use it fine it takes a while to get used to it. If I ever traveled with my laptop it would be awesome as with the mouse's size and the tiny USB transmitter, it is so much less to haul. Battery life seems good and I'm using it with 2500 mAhr AA Duracell rechargebles as with all my other AA stuff anymore.To summarize, it works great and especially for small hands.
I love big screen HDTV, upconverted DVD movies (and now BluRay via my new PS3,) and of course the couch-shaking surround sound that brings all of this together as my very own 'home theater experience.' I do, however, hate the 35 dual-function buttons on each of the 5+ remotes, the endless input/output choices on the fronts and backs of the A/V equipment as well as the huge knot of cables going this way and that. I don't care who you are...the world of AV can mostly be complication-nation.This remote brings much needed simplicity and sanity from the chaos metioned above. It has a good/logical user interface. The out-of-the-book, code-driven set-up process is almost too easy. 10-15 minutes after I opened the box, I was controlling anything and everything in the cabinet. Giddyup.BEST YET...15 minutes after that my wife was controlling everything too, which means both me and our A/V system are less-cursed nowadays. Trust me, if it passes my wife's use-ability tolerance in that short time period...it can help you and yours as well.Definite five-stars for a product that delivers all it says it will and more. Thanks URC200.
I really liked these earbuds when I first got them. But only after a few months, they stopped working. So I replaced them under the warranty, but sure enough, it happened again!! So I replaced them again under the warranty. Quite a pain in the ass, but I thought I'd take extra good care of them to make sure nothing happened. So I started to protect them better.But once again, they broke down. I wasn't sure if they were under warranty as I was out of the country for a while when they shipped and didn't get to use them for a long time. I was told that replacement warranty lasts 6 months as opposed to usual 12, so I was not under warranty:( BUT they offered to sell me them for half price. Ok, not a bad deal. They also had advertised on their website "limited time shipping & handling & taxes included." But when I asked them about that, they said it was an error and refused to honor it. That was just too shady for my taste. I went back on the website the next day, and the "error" was still there. Needless to say, I decided to take my business elsewhere.So to sum up :)...headphones sound good, but don't last, and vmoda's business practices are questionable.
I bought these about two years ago because my Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphones were trashed and needed to be replaced.An uncle of mine and I were talking music and microphones and I asked him about his opinion of Sennheiser and while he like me is a "SURE" guy he schooled me to the brilliance of their Headphones. Both of us are very passionate about music and are musicians so I took his opinion seriously and started shopping for a good pair of Sennheiser Headphones on Amazon and went with these.There are a number of reasons to buy these over any other Professional Headphones and will list them:1. Replaceable Parts and Warranty: Many of the parts of these Headphones can be replaced, unlike Sony, and they have a great warranty making them a long-term investment not a pair of throw-away studio or large personal headphones.2. Price: Considering #1 the price is exceptional. They are comparable in price to Sony but the reality is the Sony's break and are throwaways. I would say the average life of the Sony's is 1-3 years whereas these will last 10 times longer with care and occasional part replacement. Plus the initial warranty of these exceeds the average life of the Sony headphones alone.3. Noise Canceling: I review this because because others have. I am not into this as a FEATURE but these headphones are not NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES! Noise Canceling headphones require batteries and a switch to turn the feature on and off.These are CLOSED headphones (hopefully you know the difference between open and closed) which gives them a quality kind of like ear protection, often called ear muffs used for heavy duty construction or use on a firing range, in that once you put them on they have a 'natural' noise canceling quality to them. I don't like 'noise canceling' as a feature, not even in a high-end Bose headphone but these are great because they have that natural noise canceling along with tremendous sound.So, while I did not expect them to be as quiet without music on; and I would not wear them in place of construction quality protection in a high noise environment or firing range they do a great job of cutting off the outside world without the 'electronic feature' so many companies try to incorporate into their headphones. In my opinion they are better than any 'Noise Canceling' headphones I have ever tried at canceling noise.AIRLINE TRAVEL: I have only been on a plane twice since I bought these and it was recently but an inter-island commuter flight only 20 minutes each way. I did use them on the flight with my iPod and they were more than sufficient in keeping outside noise out and the audio in without blowing out my eardrums. Good air travel performance which I know is important to some.4. SOUND: The most important factor in my opinion. The day I got them I went into my bedroom, got very comfortable and put them on and plugged them into my 160G iPod and proceeded to play my favorite music for about the next 3 hours. I listened to every GENRE of music and did not use any EQ on the iPod or the 'Sound Check' feature. Just the raw sound of the recordings as they were digitally recorded (or remastered) and transferred into my iPod.The bottom line: I can't think of a single thing in my life I am more passionate about, or ever have been, than music. I have played and sung music my whole life and have an ear for music. I am extremely picky about speakers and headphones and I can honestly say these are perfect with no flaws whatsoever.You can't get a better headphone AT ANY PRICE except maybe a higher priced pair of Senheisser's!PS When I bought these the seller was offering the Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones for a little over $20.00 so I bought them too and have used these considerably more. Not because they are better but because they are much more portable. You can see my review of these under the product page.
Great price! The adapters included in this kit will work for almost any digital device. The case is nicely made, zipper closure, and inside pocket. There is enough room in the case to carry zip drives, memory cards, etc. The retractable USB cable is a bit cheesy: it is only a two-conductor (no good for USB powered devices), and may not have adaquate shielding for USB2 signal speed. I recommend replacing it with a standard 3 foot USB2 cable, which will coil up to fit quite nicely in the case.If you do not own a kit like this, sooner or later it's gonna be "could-a, should-a, would-a" time! Be prepared.
I have been through two Sony's, to the tune of $180 in the last year and a half. The worst reception ever, this little number for $28 is a much better value!
I enjoy using this color cartridge & photo paper along with my easyshare printer dock. its so easy to make your own professional prints at home almost instantly.. Its easy as ABC. Great product..
These foldable Philips headphones don't just look really cool, they sound great and are comfortable too. These are the best headphones available in their price class... The sound is superb, with nice low bass tones and clean treble. The headphones don't block all outside noise by themselves, but can be turned up more than loud enough to eleminate any outside distraction. They are also really really comfortable, which may be one of its strongest features. Sometimes it doesn't feel like you're even wearing anything, and you'll forget they're on your head. They even fold up, and are built with metal hinges for extra durability. The only possible down-side is the short cord, it is only approximately 4 feet. So if you need a longer cord for whatever reason than these may not be right for you. But besides that- these are really nicely designed, excellent sounding, affordable headphones - being offered at an even lower price by Amazon. I was very pleased with these, and would recommend them to anyone looking for headphones.
These are great earphones for sound quality, especially the bass frequencies. My only complaints are: ear buds are easily detached and the straight plug gives out the result is loss of sound from one or both channels.
ishuffle killer!Beats ipod for size and weight if you don't need your entire music library with you at all times. Great size and convenience with no usb cable to store and fumble with. FM reception is about a 7 out of 10 compared to a "am/fm radio only" I have of similar size. Reasonable price compared to other 256 and 512 MB players out there. I've used it for a few weeks now with no complaints. I would recommend it, and have.
Dollar-for-dollar, this is the best consumer-grade Canon lens available. The focal-length makes it a great walk-around lens. The onboard Image Stabilization allow for crisp zoom shots without a tripod. If your hands shake a lot, this lens will help overcome that.On the flip side, I found the Macro option provides a really startling level of detail up close. I also found the combination of the f3.5 and Image Stabilization to be of great use in low-light, indoor shooting where flash is prohibited. It's a fairly fast-focusing lens, too.Even though I have upgraded to an L-series lens, the 28-135 is still a personal favorite. Considering it is 1/3 the price of an L-series lens, I cannot find a single fault with it. Anyone looking for a general-purpose lens for under $500 to compliment their Canon Digital Rebel, Rebel XT, 10D or 20D has found it here.
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.
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.
I have the DYMO Letra Tag Label maker and I love it. I have one at work and one at home. Excellent purchase for being the organized person that I am.
the joystick works perfect for my flight simulator x, combat flight simulator 2 and 3,,,i recomended it you won't regret it
Good speakers for the price. I have them in my garage and will get a second pair for the patio.
If you want a compact "point-and-shoot" camera that is one of the easiest to use and has a great 2.5" display, then you can't go wrong with this one. I've had it for couple of weeks and have shot about 200 pictures under various conditions. The display is the best I have seen so far; and in my experience with digital cameras, the display is really important because you end up sharing more of pictures right there on the camera's built-in screen than any other way. (One other Amazon customer is complaining about the display. He must have a bad unit!).The pictures came out quite well for me too. The camera has lots of pre-programmed picture settings. I've tried most of them and they have worked quite well. Another thing that stands out on this camera is the build quality - which is excellent. Almost everyone of my friends who know cameras and who've handled this one, have commented about its high-quality touch-and-feel.There are two things to watch out for if you go for one of these slim, compact cameras: weak flash coverage and short battery capacity. On the former, this camera does very well. Just use the "party" setting. On the latter, it does NOT do very well. With the display on all the time, many on-off cycles, and lots of flash pictures, you'd be lucky to take 100 pictures on one charge. Normally, you would want the battery to last through a short (3-4 days) trip. This one may not. So, definitely buy a spare battery and keep it charged and with the camera.If long battery life is very important to you, then don't buy one of these slim cameras - of any brand. Go for the next bulkier class of cameras that use AA batteries. Also, if you want to shoot pictures often with manual settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) then go for something else - this camera is NOT intended for lot of manual control.To close, this camera is all about: ease of use, great display, small size. If these are your top three requirements, you'll love this camera.
I'm not sure how/why people are so high on these. I've used everything from nice Bose phones down to some that came free with other equipment. Honestly, these sound much worse that the stock pair that came with my Sansa mp3 player. It sounds like I'm listening to an old MIDI file! For having "mega bass", it has none! Everything is so high and sounds cheap. Anyway, don't buy these, unless you want garbage, then go ahead.
This S3 IS is really worth for those who want great looking pictures with stunning clarity. The autofocus is really good and accurate. Also has more special scene modes and picture effects. We can take full resolution pictures simultaneously while recording a movie. Overall, it is a good camera with rich features.
I own a cybershot sony camera, and I was planning on just buying a housey for that camera, but then I was told that a housey can hurt the camera if its not used right so I started looking for a cheap underwater camera. I came across this camera, and seeing as it was cheap and digital I bought it.. After I got I noticed that there was no screen [to see the pictures after they are taken]. Also the pictures didnt come out very good. Most were very blurry. The first time I put the camera in the water [after testing the case] the camera failed and the pictures deleted themselfs. I wouldnt even call this a camera. This is a toy. Not worth the money. Your better off buying a $200 camera that will last you more than one try.
Just recently I got my first DSLR (Digital Rebel) and I needed a lens to go with it. I heard that there were 3 28-300mm lenses on the market, one made by Canon, one made by Sigma, and one made by Tamron. The Canon lens was WAY to expensive. The Sigma lens I also heard had trouble communicating with some of the Canon EOS systems. That left the Tamron. First of all, it's got an enormous focal range, which makes it great for sports. Second, the focusing is incredibly fast in good lighting, though I've had some problems with it indoors. Third, it has great image quality. Forget what people say about it having "less sharpness". It works fine. Also, the macro is incredible. Through the full focal range it has, if I can remeber correctly, a minimum focusing distance of 16 inches. I would, however, recommend getting a fast indoor lens with it, such as the Sigma 28-50mm f2.8.
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).
I would first like to say I have been recording, editing, creating dvd and cd's for 6 years, I have used every program and burner imaginable. I build PCs for a living, also make backups of the dvd's we own for my wife as ourson likes to get hold of the originals.I have tried these discs on 4 burners in 2 different computers, and tried the results in no less that 7 dvd players (which include an xbox, a portable, an xbox 360, a pioneer, philips, apex, sony dvd players) thesediscs work in nothing.It is NOT a booktype issue, its simply these discs are no good!All the discs are coasters no matter what program I use or dvd burner I use to create the media image.I have NEVER come across this EVER. I am VERY experienced in the creating of dvd and dvd backupsthese discs are by far the worst I have ever usedUpdate August 2006Having complained about these discs, Amazon were kind enough to send a replacement. I have managed to burn about 40% of the replacements succesfully, but they still dont warrant higher than a 2 star rating. The inconsistency of these discs is a huge problem. If you want +R DL media, stick with verbatim.
Because my D-Link router (provided by the broadband company) had a different IP network the CD that came with the product did not work (it could not find the Access Point). I called support and one very helpful lady in India helped me get my Thinkpad and my Wife's brand new Macbook connected. Now all rooms in the house (including deck and basement) have wireless connectivity. No more wires. Support was the key here.
Tang band created a 3" driver with a huge linear Xmax, an extremely low an Fs plus an extremely low MMS in concert with a high power and reasonable Qts.It is remarkable. Fast, clear and possibly the flattest midrange I've measured. In a non-parallel chamber with full range damping, this is only SPL short of Lowther potential, in part to be fair, because it's only 3 inches.But who could complain about creating this awesome piece in a 3" basket? Dispersion is naturally quite good. It could even be used as a 1-ways if the treble is flattened out as it's quite good up there as well.There was a time when Neodymium was equated with small, light and cheap. But the intimacy it allows with the voice coil is heralding in a new era of uber-drivers and this surely must be considered in and d'app or line array.Consider a decent 90* dispersion at 9000hz, an MMS of only 1.6 grams and an Fs of 100hz? In a d'app you've got 89db SPL but the limitation IS of course, air displacement so consider line arrays.I agree 100% with an earlier poster. Tang Band is where the most creative work is coming out of these days and this beauty is a prime example.
The quality of the filter is OK but has some problems. If you glossy side face you it's too glossy. Dark clothes are reflecting in daylight. If you turn the matt side the glossy side reflects the screen back to it which in turn reflects it again so you see double image for the elements that are bright.Furthermore I'm rating it low because it is very important to fit well and be easily removed and re-installed. In this case this is a total fail because the X1 has about 1/2 inch margin from teh frame to the viewable area and the filter is only the size of the viewable area which means you have to glue the attachment onto the glossy part of the screen.Furthermore this not working well since the this leaves no space for the privacy screen to slide in and out which would not be the case if it were glued to the plastic frame.I would guess the proper solution is to just get a bigger filter that fits over the entire glossy part of the screen.
As a tester of Soho voip equipment, I,ve dealt with the 3 mayor brands and find the D-link is z-best, others like NG are horrible in assigning ip addresses when a varierity of equipments,computers, ipphones consoles are on board they cannot handle it and then require some knowledge about port mapping to get most of these equipments work,also there dmz are horrible, if there was a half a star more available, I would of add it to the d-link.
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.
Of all the headphones I've owned, this is by far the best. Whether it's through recording mix-downs, electronic drum sets, stereos or even mp3 players, the sound reproduction is incredible. I've heard sounds through these headphones that I've never heard before and because of this, I am listening to my entire music collection over again!
A big simple flash drive. I use it to backup work files. Couldn't be easier.
I have never had an optical mouse before so this is my first. The older rubber ball type mouse I have used for some time, always gets dirt on the rollers, and the left button was starting to work very hard.I bought this mouse, for a very low price here on Amazon, plugged it into the port on my desktop system, and it works great. It does not skip or jump any, it works nice and smoothly, and all the button and the scroll wheel work effortlessly. I am going to order another, to use on another PC I have.
I bought the Bose Companion Series II Multimedia Speaker System because of the name. The sound quality is excellent. Even at full volume there is no distortion. My only complaint as far as sound quality is that there is a little bit to much bass for my taste. A bass/ treble control would be nice. The other thing I would criticize is the length of the speaker cords. They need to be longer. But all in all, I'm am very pleased with the purchase and would recommend them to anyone.
Don't even try to convince yourself it's good, you still have a choice ...get cable. It's not intuitive and has a lot of bugs. One star because I cannot put 0 (zero)
this item is perfect for those who want enlarge their computer screens. Size matters !!!
As the owner of a large CD collection, the combination of iTunes and this iPod have redefined my music experience. My only regret is that it wasn't available when I was in college.iTunes is a killer music app. Anybody who gives MusicMatch a second look after trying it must be smoking something. The ability to quickly browse by genre, artist (and have a filtered view of the music changing in real time!) is a must for those who have a significant number of tracks by the same artist (or even the same title).The iPod itself is an engineering marvel. The case is tight, refined, and aesthetic. The play options have allowed me to listen to my music in every conceivable way. After my wife gave me this thoughtful gift for Valentine's Day, there is a new demarcation point in my life: i.P.(As in Before iPod, After iPod)
I do a lot of air travel, also I work in a busy and loud office and have to do a lot of technical support over VoIP, so I finally decided to get the tool that would hopefully make my work and travels more enjoyable. I looked at Bose, but the price was quite a bit more for what I was willing to spend on headphones. Then I found Audio-Technica with a lot of positive reviews. I've been using them for a year now and can tell they are truly worth the $100 I spent! No, they do not cancel the noise completely: you will still hear engines and announcements during a flight, you will hear your colleagues in the office, but all the noises go back to the background and they do not bother you so much. If you turn up the music, they almost disappear. It is just what you need in order to relax and fall asleep on the plane or concentrate in a noisy office. Also great for isolating the outside noise during VoIP conversations. The only drawback is that the sound quality drops significantly if you turn off the NC feature, but other than this I LOVE these headphones!!!!
I was a little hesitant to buy some remanufactured headphones but I figured why not try them since they were so cheap. I have to admit they are better than I expected. They fit pretty comfortably, they work great and the batteries last a pretty long time. I use them at work only for about 5 hours a day on average and they will run for about 2 weeks before I need to change the batteries, and its only 2 AAA batteries. There was no instructions which was a little annoying but they were easy to figure out. The antennae unit is pretty small and it had a very small scratch, but nothing to complain about. My only issue with them is that the headphones are a little large, but they're not that heavy so it's not too bad. Overall a great deal on some good headphones.
Plugs in as stated. Clicks in place. Delivers clean sound as expected from a digital device that just carries 0's and 1's
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.
Most people should pass on this device.It is probably about 1 or 2 years behind the current portable a/v technology; the screen quality is barely adequate for video or picture playback; the interface is awkward to use; the battery life is short (maybe 45 minutes for video playback and picture viewing); and finally, it is difficult to encode video clips for this device.Cool concept, small form factor, nice design, but it does not work very well.
Don't buy into the iPod hype. This player is the real deal. This player will amaze you. The display is excellent, the colors are very well defined especially for having a 2.5" screen. The interface is pretty easy to learn - just remember two tricks, holding the back button takes you to the main menu and you can hold down the shortcut button to assign it to the menu of your choice (I chose the Artist list). Scrolling through music may take some getting used to with the touch pad but lengthy menus also give you the option of scrolling by letter which is great if you know exactly what you want to choose. It supports a wide variety of video formats and if you use Creative's software to transfer them onto the player it will prompt you of all of the files that need to be converted and will let you convert them all at once (not many will need to be converted). The conversion process takes a few minutes but is pretty efficient compared to other video conversions like Nero burning a video cd. Perhaps the best thing about this player is not being an iPod it allows you your choice of music stores including Wal-Mart (88 cents each), Buy.com (some 79 cents), Napster, MusicMatch, allofmp3.com, the list goes on - you aren't stuck with iTunes.
Don't buy this product. I had mine for about one year before I finally figured out that it's junk. All of a sudden during taping a DVD, it stopped working and I now have a VCR tape and DVD stuck in it. None of the buttons will work, it won't shut off, eject, or rewind, etc. The screen reads "hello", but the junk 'won't talk to me'. It's going in the trash and I'll never buy another RCA electronic again! I hardly even used it before it broke.
This simple passive (unamplified) antenna is solidly built. The base is weighted enough that it doesn't fall over easily, and the rabbit ears are stiff enough that you can spread them apart without their flopping over.My one complaint is that the antenna uses a screw-on plug that's difficult to attach to the TV. When connecting it I wished I had three hands: one to hold the cable, one to steady the TV, and one to twist the threaded connector onto the TV. If they'd used a slip-on plug instead of a screw-on plug then two hands would have been enough. Also, I think the pin on the plug was misaligned, since it took several tries before I could get it to start screwing on.My wife and I bought this antenna for a new flat-screen television, which is replacing a 10-year old tube television. The rabbit ears (and butterfly) antenna on the old TV worked fine with the inexpensive digital converter box that we'd purchased. (We'd meant to keep the old television for several more years, but then decided to go for a 1080p flat-screen.)Since the old antenna worked, I thought this new antenna would work just as well, but I was wrong. That's not influencing my review because so many things can affect signal strength. After moving the new antenna around the house, I think the old antenna worked better because it was sitting ON TOP of the old television, while the new antenna is sitting a few feet lower, next to the new television. If I pick the new antenna up and lift it a few feet I get much better reception on the few channels that are troublesome.Here are a few suggestions if you're considering this antenna:Use an ".org" or ".gov" website that gives guidance on antennas. For the best results, give the site your exact street address, including how high your antenna will be above street level. You're not likely to have much luck with a cheap passive antenna unless the website suggests a small multidirectional antenna type for all the channels you're interested in. If you decide you want to aim your antenna then some websites let you print a map showing you the directions that your TV stations transmit from (although you might get a stronger reflected signal from a different direction).If you buy the antenna and it "almost" works then you can try aiming it. The rabbit ears on the antenna pick up VHF channels. When the ears point straight up they pick up signals equally well from all directions. When they are spread apart in a "V" shape then your best reception will be directly in front of and directly behind the "V". Similarly, the "O" part of the antenna picks up UHF channels. When you look straight through the "O" then your best reception will be directly in front of you and directly behind you.
I have 2 of these fans for my case. Thay keep my case very cool.One of the fans isn't controlled by the system and is working at a 100% all the time and I don't ever notice it.If you pay more than this for a fan, you are crazy. Its just a FAN!!!
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.
Four stars because they sound fine for inexpensive speakers. Don't know what all these reviews that shower praise on these things were listening to before they wrote. I agree with the reviewer that called them muddied. But, again, if you are looking for inexpensive and not terrible, these work.Hats off to Amazon for their shipping.
I tried a few other FM transmitter devices, only to return them after disappointing results. Found this one on Amazon and have been impressed from the moment I took it out of the box! You can set it to transmit on any FM frequency and it has four presets to lock and load the best reception. Now I can listen to my iPod with ease while commuting from the north end all the through to the south end of Minneapolis.
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.
Yes, it's quite huge so it looks a little tacky if you can't hide it well, but it picks up some awesome digital channels. I am soooo excited about my free TV. I get all the main channels (CBS, ABC, MSNBC), news, and kids channels. I love it!! It works great. No interruptions.
I have used pressue cookers for 20 years and have taught classes on how to use them. After the third time using it, it did not work properly. Betty Bauer
I love this 256 MB Simpletech Bonzai USB Mini Drive!!! I mean - LOVE IT! I wish I had this while I was getting my undergrad in Business Administration. Talk about frustrating floppies and zip disks that get corrupted - especially when all the important files (i.e. homework, projects, presentations, etc...). How about CDR/W's that take forever to write? Save yourself the trouble and put everything in a 256 MB Bonzai USB Mini Drive from Simpletech. I think this 256 MB Bonzai USB Mini Drive from Simpletech is a Godsend. I could use it for everything - my digital camera, PDA, even my cell phone. I could switch between Secure Digital Card and MultiMediaCard for storage. It's like having numerous floppies or a zip disk a fraction of the size of a credit card... GET ONE... and you'll see..oramos1973
Compare with the D-Link wireless network I installed 2 years ago, installation of Netgear is just ABC. All you need is read the instructions, install the software, then hardware and it's ok to use. I installed cards in WinXP, Win2K &amp; Win98SE all w/o problem.Pro: professional outlook, excellent range, easy setup &amp; security setting, reasonable price (if you could take advantage of Amazon's offer).3 years warranty is good enough, lifetime is meaningless. Always turn the system on, if it don't break at the first few months then it last. Also, these products were made in Taiwan so quality is better (insider of electronic manufacturing should known this better)My experience for ALL Technical Support -- forget it, most just wasting time. Some did give me HINTS to solve the problems I met, but overall none can solve the questions I asked. I got no reason to believe Netgear can do better than others. I don't blame coz one really need to be an expert to solve problems over phone, orindary customers should read the instruction carefully before install the products to avoid trouble.I didn't have time to try out everything yet (still use g &amp; b mode coz need to wait for Amazon's gift certificate to buy another wireless card to complete my network) but so far so good, won't be regret to buy 1 router/AP + 1 PCI card + 3 PC cards in this price for such performance. 5 stars!!!
These speakers sound good if your not expecting bouncing bass as the young kids who think they know what music is supposed to sound like.Bass is not supposed to drowned out the highs in the music your listening to.These speakers deliver crisp highs and plenty of sounds including bass for my Sony x-plode system.They sound good especially at the price I paid.Anything that I purchased from Amazon.com themselves I've gotten in record time.I truly like dealing with Amazon and will continue to shop with them.
I bought these headphones to replace the ones I broke here in Afghanistan. I have used this brand before, but they have changed slightly, and the changes are for the better. There is now woven material covering the wires where they branch off and go to the earpieces. The sound quality is excellent, though the bass response isn't. This is to be expected with such a small driver, and I am more concerned with hearing all the instruments in a song than my ears vibrating. The three ear piece sizes are nice, and should accommodate any ear canal. It also comes with a second set of three ear pieces. For the price you pay for these, you cannot beat them. I highly recommend these for anyone who is active (I use them for working out and tuning out explosions at night in Afghanistan). I gave it 4/5 only because there is room for improvement on the bass, and having a 4th size of ear pieces would be nice.
This is a good bag to carry a Nikon Digital Camera and one or two SB800 or SB900 Flash units. Not enough room for a second lens, however.Offers excellent protection for Nikon Digital Cameras.
Think twice before investing in the iQue. While it is a top line PDA, albeit expensive, it is virtually worthless as a GPS. While it has all the requisite software necessary and is nicely integrated and functional with lots of bells and whistles, the lack of sufficient battery power makes it almost useless. Unless you are in a car or near an electrical outlet where you can plug it in, the one hour or so of battery time when using both the GPS and PDA are severe limits.And if you try to do anything but drive and have it direct you, you will be sorely disappointed. For example, I have a large library of waypoints with no way to download them into the iQue. Garmin says I have just have to learn to live with entering them by hand. Another example: if you want to create a route with multiple turns that does not involve a road or highway, forget it. The iQue can only handle two points when drawning "offroad" or straight lines. For me, an avid boater, that doesn't work.The examples of routine functions on a GPS not available on the iQue go on and on. What really ticks me off is that Garmin advertises the iQue as a general purpose GPS. And in several communications with Garmin about future software upgrades, they just say "tough luck--buy another Garmin that better suits your purpose" when I have suggested ways to improve the software. I say that is an arrogant attitude worthy of Microsoft or ESRI and will eventually drive away their customer base.I have used a Garmin eTrex Legend regularly for several years. I can run it all day for a couple of days on the same batteries, if using "battery save" mode. It is a great unit!However, finding I cannot even get a mornings worth of use out of an iQue and the lack of GPS functions makes it a very expensive mistake. I now realize that I probably should have bought the color GPSMAP 76S model instead. It can actually be used in the field or on the water.
These headphones are quite nice, quite nice indeed. First off, their appearance is great. They're so spiffy! Secondly, the produce a clear sound, allowing you to listen to your music in a whole new way. And thirdly, they block out any outside noise that may be trying to ruin your music session.If you're not a serious music listener, however, I wouldn't recommend these bad boys for you. They're a bit expensive, but deliver a solid performance. And also, if you become disappointed that they break, you must realize that nothing lasts forever. Sorry to burst your bubble.But yay for V-MODA! Great products.
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.
Ok so yes all the reviews are true as far as it not necessarily working on the first try however... I called tech support and they said sometimes there is a glitch in the install program. If it doesn't work the first time, completely uninstall it and reinstall. Also it helps if you don't try to upload all 60 photos at once. Do like 4 max at a time. It will work on XP. Good Luck!
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.
Nice Quality! Is my second 100 disc spindle, the disc have Super B Quality I would recomend it!
They have bent over backwards to make me satisfied. All sellers should be like this. Try Eforcity for batteries today! They will not disappoint you.
I've had this camera about 6 mos and have NO complaints. It takes much better pictures than my current abilities. Coupling this camera with Photoshop Elements helps me produce some much "better that average" pictures for printing!
Needed these to help split my computer screen between my projector and my desktop computer. They worked great and I still have them in my office.
This cable worked great for about 3 months and then all of a sudden it no longer transmitted sound, thus worthless. The video still goes through, but not sound. I guess for $5 what do you expect. Spend a few dollars more and get a cable that is a bit sturdier.
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.
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.
I had tried two units, both of which were unsuccessful at even being recognized by my laptop. I never really got to even test my printer compatibilities. My downfall was attempting to configure the print server via D-link's web browser interface. While connected through a LAN connection I could not for the life of me get the server to be recognized. With my first unit I had contacted D-link regarding my problems. After an hour or so on the phone, D-link support came to the conclusion that I was sold a defective product. So off I went to return for an exchange. Got home and attempted to setup just as D-link support had guided me last time. Still no luck. Overall, its a nice looking product, instructions/manuals seem to be a bit disorganized and incomplete, and phone support seemed to not be too concerned with helping me get my system running. Sorry, but this product is really a no go for me.
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. :)
These babies worked like a charm! I opened up my pc, switched out my old 256mb cards and started enjoying my ocomputer. I am very pleased with the upgrade. My pc automatically configured the memory and I was good to go. Thank you kindly!
I purchased one of these AC adapters over a year ago and it is still working great; I have no complaints with that one. Recently I purchased another one because of the good luck I had with the first one, but the luck ran out. The adapter I received did not work from day one. I returned it and order a replacement adapter which again did not work at all. After returning the second defective adapter I decided it was better to just spend a few extra bucks and get the adapter from Apple.
I bought one of these in March, 2001. By July the thing had died. After a month in the shop, Pioneer decided to send me a replacement. It arrived DOA. This product is a piece of junk, its cheaply made and Pioneer's warranty is worse than useless. They've already stopped selling this garbage and won't send me a new one or refund my money, just keep sending me someones junk. Don't say no one warned you. Avoid this thing.
I purchased this cable and is not working properly. It is not able to pass signal effectively. My TV shows no signal while watching. I have three product which support HDMI port and I switch this cable for all of this product but all the time have same problem. All other HDMI cables are working good with same source and TV. My other two cables are Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.6ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue). They are working perfectly. I regret my decision to go cheap.
While on vacation in Scotland this last spring we discovered we'd forgotten to bring the charging cable for our iPhone. Driving from the Sterling area up towards Aberdeenshire on a Sunday, still getting used to driving on the left and traffic circles, we found a mall in Perth that had an open electronics store. Since this was the last urban area in our itinerary for the rest of the trip, we went in. This unit (the "ea" version) was the only thing we could find in the whole place that stood a chance of charging the iPhone (the connector looked about right), so we bought it - for about $40. It worked! The iPhone complained that it was an "unsupported accessory", but it accepted its electricity like a good little consumer device, and we had a usable iPhone for the rest of the trip! We kept it as a car charger for the iPhone once we were back to California (it still works, the iPhone still complains).We were totally mystified by the DC adapter for the FM thing - it was not mentioned on any of the literature that came with the unit, nor the packaging. But there were a lot of mysterious thing about UK electronics and electricity.Our advice is to not forget your chargers and adapters when you travel...
The box tells you what's in it and what you'll need if you have a PC. It doesn't mention that it supports WMA and like all electronic equipment, it needs to be handled w/ care. I can't count how many postings I've read that someone dropped their iPod and now it doesn't work. Gee...do you think that if you drop your laptop/computer, it will still work the same? Why don't you give it a try?If the price is too much (which you already know how much it is) and you find more complaints about it than appreciate it for what it is, than do us all a favor and DON'T BUY IT.And for those who found the bottoms to be diffucult to remember or control, I really don't know what to tell you. There's only 4 buttons an a wheel. If you find that difficult, than maybe you shouldn't be driving a car or consider driving one.For the Dell Jukebox users/lovers out there (I'm sure there's about 10 of you), pls keep your Jukebox review under Dell Jukebox. I know there's not enough of you so you're trying to recruit some iPod users, but that is not the right approach. Come to think of it, it's just down right tacky. But don't worry, buy the end of the year, you may double in size. 20 members -- YEAH!!!
I'm an idiot as far as technology is concerned, but I desperately needed storage to back up my oversized CD collection. I have a mac but even I was able to set up this drive. OK I did have to call their tech support but (did I mention I was an idiot) they were knowledgeable, patient, and able to help!
Spent a lot of time attempting to get a decent signal but it was constantly waverig and tinny. Just is not technically acceptable. Returned the unit to Amazon.
My recent purchase "micro voice memo" has been a usefull gadget , it is easy to use and helpfull when taking notes in a meeting or seminar.
Although excited when received, very disappointed when used. The phones did not seem any better then the one I was using. The base sound was just fair and the noise canceling did not seem any different. Would not reccomend this product. Sorry...........
As the title suggests, the very thin speaker cables provided would be a limitation, but one I was prepared for. I bought Monster cable MC 10/10 cables with angled pins for better sound, pretty cheap for their brand, but far, far better than what was supplied. These were for the front and center speakers. Love the auto-calibration mic part. I use this system in the bedroom. The small speakers don't get in the way of the TV, a Sharp 46" LCD. I anticipate using the HDMI for when I get a Blu-Ray player.
I took the chance with the 3 cd version. I had read the feedback in forums such as this and knew that some folks have had bad experiences, but decided to take the plunge anyway, primarily for the MP3 capability. I am pleased to report that it has played everthing I have put into it without a problem (DVD, audio and MP3). My criticisms: a) needs eject on remote, b) audio shuffle should shuffle between cds (not just within one) and c) the shuffle should work with MP3 - - now it plays stuff in order only. Apex has proven that there is demand for what they've produced, simply needs more refinement. I will replace it when such a product is available. In the meantime, it gets the job done...
This pool is a great buy for the price, but you should understand what you are getting.1) The sides of the pool rise up as you fill the pool, therefore if you start the pool on an area with a slant you will have problems when the pool fills to the top--one side will have extra material because of the water level. The flatter the surface the better. You can make this work on ground that is somewhat uneven, but it take a lot of work.2) You MUST make sure that bottom of the pool is pulled out to make a true circle. It is easy to be lazy with this because when there is no water in the pool it can look "good enough," but if you have an oval there is a chance that the water will push out and start to flow out once it is filled.3) If you plan to put this away year after year get a ground cloth. If the pool is on grass the bottom is IMPOSSIBLE to clean. At the price, I would recommend throwing it out at the end of the season.4) The pump is very basic. You will need to add chemicals to keep it clean. Get a net to clean the big stuff out.For the $60-100 price tag you can't really go wrong if what you are looking for is some simple fun and a chance to cool off.
I've been using Linksys networking products for the home for 2+ years now and feel they are good value for the $. Documentation has historically been poor but I think Linksys is attempting to correct that problem.For this new 802.11g network-interface card (or NIC) I installed it on my laptop with Windows XP. The install appeared to be OK but I later learned that the Linksys WLAN Monitor software/utility did not install as part of this process. I had to go back to the CD and install it, and then all was OK.
I use this with the Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras and it works very well for close-up shots or when I need diffused light. I'm not a sophisticated photographer, but it's easy to slide it on the flash, taken some pictures and see how they look, then make adjustments. No issues and really makes some pictures look better... definitely worth getting one if you don't have one.
Almost unusable. Will not charge more than 75%. When discharged to 59% it fails and turns the computer off. Worse than the DEAD battery i already had
Bought the camera a couple of years ago. Worked great (used about 10 times)until a couple of weeks ago, then froze up. Sent it in for repairs to Nikon Service Center and was informed today it will cost me at least $150.00 +shipping and handling to have fixed as it's out of warranty. I was not informed what was wrong with the camera. This camera was well maintained and looks like it just came out of the box. Perhaps the reviews I have read, about "Made in Korea" were true. Anyway, I'm very disappointed and hope this isn't a Nikon trend as I have always liked their products....
When my desktop failed me I was a mess on my desk using the laptop but this has cleaned up my desk and made working on my computer much easier. Great product.
This is my second experience with a Belkin wireless router, and just like the first it was a breeze. After reading the instructions and following the easy setup guide it took me a whopping two tries (and about 10 minutes) to set up a WPA encrypted wireless network.After that I read the relevant bits in the manual and tweaked the settings, and away I went.I recommend this router to people that just want to set up a secure wireless network without having to really understand the technology underlying the whole process.
Compared to other in ear head phones I have tried I was very disappointed with these. I had bought some regular earphones from Senheiser and they were comfortable, efficient and had good bass.These in ear buds needed the MP3 player cranked up to maximum and the bass was lacking despite equalization compared to the give away ones you get with a Sansa MP3 player.I would not recommend these in ear buds and especially not at the price.
Great mouse! Has a few bells and whistles that makes computing easy. I bought it for my laptop and love it.
This card will amaze you with sounds you have never heard before and surround you with musical clarity. With good speakers it will rival any high end audio system.
I really enjoyed the sound and sweat guard, however after about a month of use one earpiece broke off when I was unfolding the headphones. I'm clearly disappointed. Hopefully I just got a "lemon".
Bought this camera after reading many reviews and doing a lot of research. My camera had a pixel problem, after viewing pictures on computer and printing, there was a bright white/purplish speckle in the same spot in every photo.Could not return to Newegg (they would not accept an exchange even though it says right here they would exchange for exact item only!), had to contact manufacturer. Surprisingly they were helpful and I have to ship the camera away for repairs. I will update on how long it takes as this could make or break my opinion of Konica Minolta.The camera, aside from that problem, is really nice and worked well. I was shocked at how small it was and how fast it worked. I wish there was no &quot;speckle&quot; in my photos... I would have praised this camera everywhere.
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!
These binoculars are seriously worth a second look. I wanted a set of binoculars that I can use quickly and without fidgeting with the focus. What I got is a product that just does that! I look out my window and can look at objects (from 200 yards out), with incredible focus. If something catches my eye, I can just look over to it and these binoculars do the rest. Has a good solid feel to it as well. Not the lightest binoculars out there, but still very comfortable to hold. Well worth the price.
This has lasted a LOT longer than the lemon Dell I bought it for. Has room for every thing and built strong.
I just purchased this unit from a local retailer and was extremely disappointed with the CD playback. Immediately out of the box it was hissing and clicking when I put a CD in. I tried multiple CD's (both RW's and standard) and found no change in the clicking noise. This unit was purchased to play quiet music in an work office and the clicking certainly overwhelms the music at lower volumes. After reading the reviews here, I discovered that I am not the only one with this problem. Given the number of people that have mentioned this problem I would reccomend against purchasing this product.
The video cables is exactly what I needed. These were not available at the length that I needed in the local stores. Worked out well for my needs and the quality looks great. No complaints.
I really like the kit for the 2005 Dodge Durango and it adds a little compartment on the bottom to put your MP3 player in.
This is a great little speaker for a laptop computer. It is compact, and provides very clear sound. The only other speaker set I could find for a laptop was an Altec Lansing XT1 and it was about three+ times more expensive. Playlist (see online review by Search) did a review of laptop speakers and rated this one equivalent to the XT1, both receiving four stars. It has the advantage of using a USB connection without electrical plugs as it is powered by your laptop. The 2.1 feature indicates two small tweeters and one 2" subwoofer.
Good bang for your buck. Very comfortable, decent sound, and great versatility. It easily adapts to right or left ear, is simple to put on, and it stays in place. I don't have to fiddle with it like so many other headsets. I use it for Microsoft Communicator calls at work through the USB adapter, and can also plug it into my desk phone jack for telephone calls. I've tried several headsets and am very well pleased with this one. I highly recommend it.
The Parrot CK3100 looked like just the thing I was looking for. I drive a tractor trailer so have been looking for a handsfree system with high volume and this is to be incorporated in your sound system. I can hear calls just fine but the microphone BITES!!!! It works great when I am not driving, but at freeway speed people always complain that I cannot be heard, I paid Cicuit City $150 to install it, so I am just stuck with it now, I will just have to keep looking for a decent Bluetooth set.
As has always been my experience with all types of Verbatim blank media, these discs deliver a good value and high quality.
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.
Oh I love this !! I got it in the mail yesterday and used it this morning on my 40 mile treck to work and it was wonderful!! The hookup and scanning was automatic and so very user friendly. What a dream and the connection and all was great and as always with this company the looks and style and quality is always there. That is why I went with Monster Cable to begin with. The cost may be a little bit more but who wants to monkey around with junk after all you bought an "Ipod" .Great!
This case has saved the life of my mp3 player on several occasions. This is my second one, i got over a yr. out of the first one before the clip loosened. An inexpensive way to protect your device.
Seems well built. I have 4 devices plugged into it and it's just like their plugged into the computer. I do use the power cord. If I needed another, I'd get this one again.
latch case broke within 2 weeks, when opened the palm starts sliding out if you're not careful. don't buy it.
I bought these speakers for my husband and he really likes them, "they are very good speakers for the money."
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 spend a lot of time canoeing and kayaking and enjoy taking photos. Now I don't have to carry my camera in a waterproof box and risk missing "at the moment" photo opportunities.Further the user friendly characteristics and quality photos of this camera are a great bonus.
I wanted to spend as little as possible for SPDIF 5.1 from games, specifically Crysis, and this board was just the ticket. But being too smart for my own good, I tried to install it with the drivers from the Diamond website, and I got nothing at all out of the SPDIF. I thought I had a bad optical cable. I should have let Vista (32-bit Home Premium) have its head from the start. I then downloaded the right driver from C-Media, the maker of the chip, and, voila! DDL surround sound, pass-through of DD, and only one cable to add to the spaghetti behind my machine. Be aware that in order to get DDL to work, you have to set Windows' Sound to "Speakers" and not "Digital". (!?)
This case appears to be genaric. There is no place for the plug in power supply for my portable sound dock. I must be careful when using the small pockets on the end (used for the IPOD and remote control) because they could easily be crushed. On the other hand the price was right.
I purchased three of these 4 post racks for use in our data center. All have performed very well. At their height, they are balanced with two UPS's at the bottom and additional hardware at the top. They provide mounting holes at the bottom to secure them to the floor for additional stability. Without them secured to the floor, they stayed standing during our earthquake on the east coast a few months ago in early to mid 2012. No hardware lost or damaged.I mounted rack mount power distribution units to the rear posts along with cabling. The U channels in the posts provide a great way to manage cable runs to hardware.I would recommend this rack to any IT Professional.
I ordered this mount and was very impressed of the quality for the cost. I received it in a timely manner and am very happy with the product and the service. Keep up the good work Amazon.
Hello,I have currently owned this product for about a year now since I got it from the store so I wouldn't go to sleep with a pair of headphones on.Set up took about 5 min, and was easy. I read the directions for about another 5 minutes and got the gist of it. The bass is reasonable and sound quality sounds better the more you increase the volume. It is compatible with all kinds of ipods so far. The volume can go very high, so I rarely put it up there. It charges everything as long as you plug it in, so I don't have to connect it to the computer.It seems very durable, and is small enough to carry it around comfortably. It has a pretty good design of a doughnut.I was surprised at its smallness at first, but quickly got used to it.Follow the directions, and you should be fine.Highly recommended.Note: Only for home use or a place with an outlet.
On a recent trip to Australia, this gizmo helped me preserve my sanity over 20+ hours of travel. It's compact, light and gives you at least two full recharges off a set of standard AA batteries. I can't yet speak to its durability, but the materials feel on the cheap side, which is the only reason I'm not giving this product five stars. That said, the price point is reasonable so even if I had to replace this charger in another trip or two, I would likely get the same one.
Have only used one kind of card with this reader, but it's been reliable. Highly recommended.
Read your camera manual carefully. Watch the videos on YouTube for your specific camera. Get the kit with the right size swab for your camera. I figured it was worth attempting to clean the sensor in my Canon20D as a professional cleaning would probably cost as much as a used replacement camera.One swab cleaned the filthy sensor with one swipe in each direction. I highly recommend this product
These are amazing. I get great isolation with the included round tips. I've had these for a couple of months now; when I first got them the bass was too much, but now that they're burned in it's more balanced, but still incredible in its quality. Pre burn-in they didn't sound as natural with acoustic (orchestral) music, but now the sound is clear and natural. Rock/Hip Hop/any popular music sounds clear, spacious, balanced, punchy; delicious. I had a pair of Etymotic MC5's that I ended up returning; these are in a different league in terms of comfort and bass reproduction, and post burn-in they are nearly as good as natural sound reproduction. The highs and mids are clear and exciting, and the soundstage is just incredible. They sound huge.One thing I will say is these are best for stationary music consumption; they're probably too heavy to run in and there is a fair amount of vibration noise from walking around.
I had an issue with the product, but the seller quickly answered my email, and was willing to do what they could to resolve the problem. They were very courteous and prompt. I will certainly continue to do business with this online merchant.It is a good way to pay less for HP cartridges, when you do alot of copying in color. You certainly pay alot less when you have the cartridges refilled, rather that buying brand new. Either way they don't last long, and you have to replace them anyway, so why not save money?
This wire is great. You can pay more but you won't get better than this. Using very fine gauge wire in a bundle to get the end gauge makes this wire feel like rope. It is very flexible and has a nice thick insulation.
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.
What can I say? It's a cable, it works great. No need to pay the extraordinary markup in the big box stores. The supplier was also great, instant shipment.
I am very pleased with my new Presto 4 qt. pressure cooker. I've owned the 6 qt. version foryears and its nice to finally have a smaller one. It preforms as I expected, food cooks fasterand less vitamin loss.
I guess I was over excited from the reviews of great sound quality. I bought these mainly for studying as an alternative to putting ear buds in my ears every day.Pros:very comfortablelong cord for mobility around roomabsolutely amazing ear pads (although it's almost impossible to wear these backward, not that you'd ever want to)Cons:maybe I received an odd pair as almost every other review has these having great sound quality, but when I listened to multiple songs (hip hop, pop, electric/techno, classical, rock) I was majorly dissapointed. The bass was almost not present, and many frequencies sounded raspy.Also, I know they aren't supposed to be noise cancelling, but when I put them on it sounded as if the ambient noise was being amplified.The sound mode switch is just a selling point and does absolutely nothing noticeable. All it does is cover the already lacking bass port with a piece of plasticAlso the construction is questionableI guess these headphones are exactly what you should expect from $30 over ear headphones.If you love the sound quality of your music, please, spend at least $50 and get something you won't regret like I did with these.
I have had this product for months and am completely in love with it.I have accidently dropped and sent parts flying all over the floor, on more than one occasion, and when I put it back together it worked perfectly, my puppy decided that the reciever was a chew toy and when I plugged it back into my laptop it worked like nothing had happened. It is no longer a pretty piece of equipment, alas it has battle scars all over it, but so far I (and my dog) have been completely unable to kill it.I get wonderful battery life, usually I end up having to recharge the laptop before I have to recharge the mouse.I am going to get another one and just leave it in the closet, so I will have a back up if the puppy is successful in her attempts to kill this one
I bought two of the cameras, one for my sister, and one for myself. Some of the reviews are really silly. The film is available. Sammy's Camera store in LA has plenty. All ten pictures work out of the pack. The camera is exceptionally easy to use and the pictures are sharp with good color. Also the camera isn't bulky at all. It is rather small. This is a fun camera. A great novelty for school, parties, social outings, etc. The only problem I had was with the batteries not making contact initially with the inner prong (which had to be pull-out a little). Other than that this is a great little camera.
I wanted to experiment with the functions of a tablet PC, so I purchased this Acer C300 about eight months ago. I have been very happy with it. I have used it for the usual features one wants in any laptop - accessing the Internet, reading email, using Word, displaying PowerPoint, playing a DVD, etc. In addition, I have used it for the usual tablet features, including taking notes.I have even used it to record demonstrations (using Camtasia) in which I show my students a sample essay and show myself correcting it using the various pen colors that the tablet PC offers. Great tools! I have no complaints.I have occasionally experienced the sticky keys that the previous reviewers noted. However, the problem has never been significant, and have been able to stop the key from sticking and proceed with my work.The Acer C300 seems very reliable, and I would recommend it. Nice computer!
Just what I needed to increase the memory of my aging MacBook. No problems at all - easy to install, suited needs.
I have the IQue3600, in fact I've had 5 of them. When its working, its absolutely amazing. The PROBLEM in a nutshell, is that its fragile. None of mine has worked for more than a 2 week period. The wiring that passes through the antenna hinge breaks, and you then can't access satelites at all. Up to now, they've been good about replacing. Now they won't even answer my email, and its over 30 minutes on hold to talk to someone, so I'm guessing they're having lots of problems. I'd wait until they get the bugs out before buying one of these, but when they do, its super.
Bought second one only because I lost first one temporarily, last longer than any other stylus I have bought, not too long or too thick
Pros:- Sleek design. Very small. Same dimensions as iPod Video, though thicker.- Beautiful screen, brilliant colors (more colors than iPod Video).- You can customize wallpapers.- Support for several video formats, including DivX.- You can use WMP10/11 with it just fine so you don't need to install Creative Software everytime you connect to a PC (this was an issue with older Zen models).- Shortcut button comes in quite handy.- Better navigation than older Zen models.- Built-in EQ, Smart Volume, and Bass Boost features.Cons:- Sleek front is a magnet for fingerprints and scratches.- Touchpad seems sensitive even on "low sensitivity" setting.- Slow loading of videos/photographs at times.- Mine didn't come with wall charger (charging by USB takes 5-6 hours!). My friend owns an older one and his DID come with a wall charger. Go figure...- Carrying pouch doesn't do the product justice. It's unfortunate since the older Zen Xtra model came with a free leather case.- All the charging/transferring/TV-output is handled through a little dongle, which is small enough to easily lose.- Battery is not replaceable (erm, not replaceable without voiding your warranty)- Useless manual (however, gadget-savvy people will figure out this device right away).
i love this - it works perfectly in my ford minivan. I am very pleased for the price I got it for $17.99 when it was in my goldbox back in december . Well worth it. I didnt want to get a cd player in my van because im selling it soon so this really did the trick for me. !
I was hesitant at first to buy this because of its small size. However, my fears were unfounded. It's definitely small but the screen is bright and easy to see. But I'm getting ahead of myself...I've used this in the states around where I live and on a trip to CA. I've had it for about a month now.Overall I'm very impressed with it. The memory card that ships with it holds plenty of map data so I haven't had to upgrade to a larger card yet. Maybe if I drive coast to coast...The maps are reasonably accurate. I've found some new construction missing from the database. After registering with Garmin you get 1 year worth of database upgrades for free so perhaps that new construction will show up yet. Garmin has a nice update utility that downloads straight from the web and into your i3.There are 3 ways to view the maps: track up, north up, and 3-D. I've found uses for all 3 modes of viewing. If you're driving around town or short distances on the highway, 3-d is the best mode to use. It makes it easy to see where to go. I'll use "track up" if I'm going moderate distances, under an hour of driving time. For longer distances, like state-to-state (out here where the states are small) I use "north up". Keeping north up is a more akin to using a road map and really lets you see where you are.You can change the scale of the map in any view by using the wheel. When you slow down to turn or because of traffic the view zooms in, then returns to your setting when you speed up again. The map has two color modes, day and night. There is an auto setting that changes the mode based on the time of day (I'd say the the i3 calculates sunset based on the unit's location).The directions are overall pretty good. Sometimes I'll get routed a way I know isn't optimal because of traffic patterns, but I've never been steered wrong because of this device. The "Detour" function is handy, though using it twice will return you to your original course.If you miss a turn the unit will automatically recalculate your route to get you on track. This can get a little annoying, for example if you get off the highway to get food. The device will keep telling you new directions to get back on course. I suggest turning off the device if you make an unscheduled stop, then turning it back on when you're ready to continue. The i3 remembers where you were going and while you'll be asked "where to?" when it starts, just hitting the "back" key will return to your previous navigation.Data entry is easy. I thought it would be a chore without the touch screen but the wheel/button and back key make using the menus a snap. The wheel can be tricky to use while driving, but since you're not supposed to do that it's really not a valid complaint. The database of attractions, restaurants, ATMs, and the like is comprehensive and handy to have. In CA I used it on more than one occasion to find a nearby restaurant, store, or post office. As other reviewers have noted it won't tell you what's ahead. I've found the results screen will update as you drive so just look for which restaurants, e.g., are getting closer. Every 30 seconds or so the list will re-sort so the closest destination is near the top.You can enter waypoints, or "via points" as the unit calls them. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to manipulate your route once they're added, such as removing a point, so I don't use them much. If you have a particular route you want to take I've found it handy to insert a via point of some restaurant along that route to get the i3 to go that way. For example, sometimes I want to bypass DC traffic. I have a saved "favorite" destination that's along my alternate route. I insert that as a via point and I'm all set.If you have favorite "points of interest" that you'd like to use, Garmin made available a free utility to load those points into the database. The format is standard CSV. Search a9.com (for the Amazon discount!) for "free poi files" or something similar and you'll find a few available.The voice is clear and easy to understand. It would be nice to have a volume control on the side of the unit though. The only way to reduce the volume is through the settings menu. This is probably my biggest gripe about the device.Battery life is adequate, certainly not impressive. As the batteries die the voice shuts off and the screen dims. You definitely want to run this off the plug when possible.I place my unit right next to the rear view mirror. I don't have to look far from the windshield when I glance at it, and it's close enough so I can see the screen clearly.I've only had two temporary problems with the i3. Once the unit claimed there was no map data loaded. Turning it off and on fixed that. Another time it just turned off, even though it was plugged in to a powered outlet. I turned it back on and it worked fine. I haven't seen a repeat of either glitch so perhaps they're one-time occurrences.I recommend this unit. It's not only affordable, as GPS units go, but has quite a few nice features as well. Why spend $1000 to get one in a new car when you can spend 1/3 that and have one for all your cars?
I have to say that after years and years of greedily drooling at the thought of getting a 9x12 Intuos tablet, I have finally purchased the 9x12 Intuos 3. And it's huge. Not HUGE like thick or heavy, just spacious. And so far I can't put it down. Really. I haven't cleared enough space on the desk. But then why would I want to? It doesn't get hot, it's the right size for a lap desk, and I can use it for most of what I do from 9 to 5. Except typing. Anyway here's my take on it:-----------------------SIZEI'm moving up from the 4x5 Intuos 2 which will now live in my laptop bag. You may be just fine with a smaller tablet, and travel concerns may make this a little unwieldy. The full tablet is 3 additional inches on the left right and bottom sides around the 9x12" area, so it's a grand total of 17x13" in the bag. No big deal for anyone accustomed to carrying an art portfolio around. Stack two Intuos2/Graphire 4x5 tablets flat on top of each other, and that's about how thick it is. (If you're considering buying a 9x12 you probably have a few of these lying around)TABLET & SCREEN AREAif you don't like the overabundance of space, you can always limit the tablet area in the Wacom control panel to ANY dimensions up to 9x12, mapped to any area of the pad. I feel sometimes that I am moving my arm way too far all over this space for most of my work, so it's good to know I can reduce the physical tablet area controlling the entire screen to a 3x5 box in the corner. This particular feature is very good for "tracing" a photo or small object placed on the tablet and still drawing to the entire screen.Likewise you can limit the amount of screen area the whole tablet can control. For VERY VERY precise control over a small screen area this is the best option. An alternative to zooming the image to work details. Also useful for avoiding accidental menu-clicks, and prevents the pointer from migrating into toolboxes or clicking scrollbars and other windows.All this space does provide a fantastic level of control. It's just different. You realize how little you move the mouse most of the time to work on a computer when you start using your entire arm to work. Usually it's all about the flick of the wrist.QUICKPOINT "VIRTUAL-TABLETS"An added bonus I discovered (not on the smaller tablets to my knowledge) is the "Quickpoint" dual tablet feature. Two "virtual" tablets control the same screen. The lower left or right corner becomes a tiny 2x3 tablet, and the upper left/right opposite corner becomes a 7x9 tablet (approximately). The 2x3 gives you fast access to the whole screen with very little pointer movement, and the 7x9 gives you precision control. Two tablets in one!WIDESCREEN / DUAL MONITOR SUPPORTHappy to say it works very well with dual screens. You can span both screens using the full tablet, choose which screen to control exclusively, or reduce the functional tablet area to match the aspect ratio of spanned/dual monitors.As far as widescreen monitor support, this tablet can automatically adjust the active area to match the aspect ratio of any screen. So if you are considering the 6x11 widescreen Wacom, remember this tablet can double as a 7x12 widescreen. I used a grey Sharpie to draw faint lines on the tablet surface to map out different screen ratios.BASICSUSB of course.. Nice 8 foot cord so you can move around a bit, excellent for putting the tablet in your lap. Has a pretty blue light.Thankfully the 1/2 "tracing overlay" is gone. Sorry to whoever was saying that was the primary feature for them.. In my experience it just gets dirt and coffee and whatever else you carelessly do to your tablet all stuck up in it. And if you accidentally crease it.. oh the pain...STYLUS & NIBSThe grip pen is nice, bigger than the Intuos 2 pen and has a good weight, otherwise the same. The "6D" art pen actually has two tips inside the felt nib, but sometimes the tablet doesn't register both tips (critical to rotation data) unless you plunk the nib down FLAT on the tablet before you start your stroke. Without both tips active it just works like the grip pen.The nibs are interesting, I haven't discovered how the springloaded "Stroke Nib" is so much different from the standard white plastic nib. Says it's "amazing" on the website but really.. ehh. But the "Felt Nib" is definitely different. Kind of makes me think of a Flair Pen. It has considerable friction against the surface and squeaks on the tablet like a marker. This is good if your hand isn't surgeon-steady or if you want slower more precise strokes, but it is a bit grabby if you press too hard. Draw lines with a Sharpie marker on copier paper with a little extra pressure and it feels about the same. My previous trick with the Intuos 2 was to tape paper on top of the tablet to add friction.MOUSEAs for the 5D mouse, I think it's easier to use a regular mouse on the side. Although the extra surface area makes a mouse much more practical on this pad than it is on a 4x5.The mouse will jitter and is act strange IF you don't put the tablet in "mouse mode." The software *should* just do that automatically, but sometimes it doesn't catch on. Once the mouse is specifically set to mouse mode in the driver settings it should stay in mouse mode any time it's on the pad, and can be moved relative to wherever screen pointer is just like a regular mouse. Otherwise in pen mode the mouse directly tracks the tablet precisely where you place it, and the screen pointer jumps to that spot--just like the pens. If you WANT you can put the pens in mouse mode, but again, weird.MACROSI use the Wacom mice mostly to run unrestricted macros that Microsoft and Logitech don't seem to want to let you run with their "programmable" mice these days. Think "QuicKeys" on a mouse. You can program an unlimited string of keystrokes and menu commands, and link the macros globally or restrict them to specific applications.THE "EXPRESS KEYS"(THOSE RECTANGLE THINGS ON THE SIDES)You can program the left and right sets independently. Again, you have complete control of any method of macro you'd like to assign to any of the buttons. There is a whole list of options for each button and both scroll bars. So you have eight buttons and two scrolls to program to your heart's desire on the pad. IN ADDITION to simple button macros there is a "pop up menu" you can assign to any of the buttons. Just like a Windows Right-Click menu, it appears wherever the pointer is--only you have complete control of the menu content.CONCLUSIONMy only gripe goes to Adobe for disabling most of the stylus/pen features in Photoshop by default. It gets a little tiresome enabling size, opacity, tilt, and rotation for almost every brush..As for everything else the tablet was meant to do different from a mouse, pressure sensitivity, tilt, rotation, high resolution tracking, lack of jitter.. it works fantastically. I'm just going to have to adjust to the huge 9x12 stroke. So give your Aiptek to someone you hate this Christmas, and hook yourself up with a Wacom!Next up, Cintiq! Paycheck.. well, better job, paycheck, THEN Cintiq!---------------------------WISH LISTWhy do we have only one pointer (focus point) on the screen? Why not a dedicated pointer per-device now that USB makes the mouse addressable?A "Wacom Glove" would be great. If I could put on a special glove or just little thimble-nibs and have fingertip control on this tablet they'd have one helluva product. Kids could fingerpaint!In addition to that, is there any technical reason why given the right input device this thing couldn't function like one giant "touchpad" with surface area detection and everything? If the 6D can recognize two points simultaneously, what's the technical limit?bye
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.
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.
It is hard to find good quality anything for under $20, but this little case is excellent build quality and heavy duty materials, and the perfect fit for my laptop and accessories (Dell 14", power brick, Lacie external hard drive, card reader, mouse, cables).What more can I say? I would have been happy with this item even if it was twice the cost.
What to say about the single-best mp3 player out today...For those of you not just looking for a gym tool to shuffle through the same songs time and time again, take a look at the Creative Vision W. The screen is amazingly large and the images crisp. A nice feature of the Creative Player is its search options. You can search audio or video files by first letter of the name or by specific words, which cuts down on scroll-through time when you find the file.You can also charge the device via DC wall charger, USB 2.0 when plugged into the computer, or via Dock connection (just like the iPod) allowing you a bit of versatility if you misplace one of your cords. The Creative wall charger has a built in adapter to allow you to adapt to international wall sockets as well.One of the benefits of Creative's player over an iPod would be its incredible ability to accept virtually an file type you throw at it from AVI's, WMV's to MPEG-2's, and it NEVER changes your file extensions. Any video file you upload to the device has the option to be stretched to fit the screen in different ways so that the video dimensions fit the screen nicely instead of skewed.The Creative Vision W also still has the ability for PodCasting (Or ZENCasting) but any audio (as opposed to video) casting has to be converted to video files before uploading. Fortunately, Creative's Media Software converts any file you send its way to a playable format if you want it to. Oh just wait, it gets better...The player also has a compact flash reader on the side and allows you to import image files (sorry, none of the video) direct from your CF card. You can only import pictures by the LAST 10-100 pictures taken, as opposed to being able to browse the photos before importing, but for photographers, like myself, the device is still helpful as a PREVIEW tool for images that appear crisp in the viewfinder but were actually flawed and should be deleted. I often use the device as a preview for clients since the images fill the screen perfectly. And for those of you that do not use CF cards, there is a CF 5-in-1 adapter that you can plug into the slot and will accept multiple card types, including SD.Single-handedly, I would say the device has severely brought down my electric bill due its versatility. I can use it to play any video OR audio file onto my TV via its digital a/v out option (which is also helpful to use as a stereo in the house)...Speaking of stereos, did I mention the device also has an FM tuner?? Ha. Now, it is unfortunate that the tuner is only engaged and able to search for stations when you have something plugged into the headphone jack, but if you ever plug an FM tuner from your car's cigarette lighter (yes! they are available, you just have to search around, as I found mine on eBay) into the headphone port, you're fine to broadcast your music over the car's radio. I can even broadcast the audio from the video files on the car's radio, almost getting that drive-in movie feel when I watch videos (especially nice on road trips). When headphones aren't plugged in, the player allows you to hear the audio directly from its speaker, and you can adjust the volume accordingly with buttons on the top. As far as the quality of this audio goes, I would suggest you to put the same faith in it as you place in ANY Creative Soundblaster sound card. Heh. Wonderful, isn't it?Some would complain about the device not having a click wheel but I tend to think of it as my portable all-purpose media device, something that a click-wheel would actually prove to be incredibly cumbersome for. Being a PC nerd, sorry Mac users, this is the ultimate device for you. The device is a little heavier than you may be used to, but when you think about all that it can do, you stop thinking about it. My only advice to people researching MP3 players to buy is to weigh what it is that you want out of a player. Do you want to just play music at the gym or do you want the best-possible player invented? Heh. And for you iTouch users, Creative's X-Fi player has Wi-Fi on it, so you won't even miss that. The Zen Vision W is well worth the money I paid for it. My only regret is that I bought the 30GB instead of the 60GB heh. For what Apple charges to upload files to its devices (as you often have to purchase them) you get the money that you invest in a creative player by uploading your free media ALONE.My recommendations:------------------1 - Buy the player2 - Buy a screen protector (the Sony PSP protectors fit this screen)3 - Buy a protective case (to secure your investment)4 - Enjoy!
This is one of those must-have products that anyone wanting a nice balance of light in their pictures needs to have. Commonly without, you get a nasty shadow or an obvious circle of light around your subject. This does a great job to allow a nice wash of light throughout your picture.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E !!! I could not believe my eyes when I installed my filter. I stood at almost a 90 degree angle from the laptop and the screen was completely black! Anybody that looked at the laptop would think the computer was off but the reality is that the laptop was on. Now I can finally rest when I'm working and nosy people stare at what I'm doing or are simply curious as to what is on the screen. Folks, GO FOR IT!! it is the best money you will spend. You'll finally have peace of mind and privacy!
this is "THE BEST" emergency radio design i have ever used. the radio is built very well and has excellent audio. i am so impressed with this radio i now own three of them.
I bought the HDV420 to go with a new 30", 16x9,HDTV , Toshiba 30HF83. I bought the inexpensive Zenith antenna, the Silver Sensor. The system work VERY GOOD. From my house, the indoor antenna/receiver combo gives me Washington and BAltimore station: ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, WB.Back to the unit:1) Previous reviewer correction - the output resolution cannot be controlled by the remote, but directly on the front panel. This is a small (-).2) Signal strength meter very nice and handy when directing the small indoor antenna.3) Nice squelch action. DTV signal is either ON or OFF.4) Remote cannot control my Samsung DVD, but can do the Toshiba TV. Likewise, my Toshiba TV remote cannot control the Zenith STB, but can control the DVD!5) 10dB attenuator. You use this in series with the antenna (F) input when scanning for channels. I tried the scan with and without the attenuator. With the attenuator, I got 11 channels, 10 without.I bought my unit "new" on EBAY. However, the supplied A/V cables and component cables were cheap. I bought new ones (not Monster) for the unit.You can operate this unit without a remote. What you lose is password access to program V-chip menues. Everything else can be done via the front panel. I don't know if a cheap universal remote can change these channels on the HDV420 unit. After set up, all you need the remote for are channels, and maybe aspect changes. To change the output format, you are on your feet and pushing buttons, and can do the aspect there too.Let me tell you, DTV 480p is like good cable that kicks 480i OTA (booty). DTV 720p and 1081i is HDTV kicking 480p butt. Get an HDTV monitor, and a HDTV receiver. For me, it is now ALL FREE!
Let me start out by saying that I know speakers and that when the first note came out of these beauties I was amazed. These speakers are also some of the most stylish ones I have seen yet. The highs from the sattelites are crystal clear and beautiful sounding. The mids are rich and full unlike some other speakers I have heard. And finally the bass is wonderful. Even though the bass isn't the most powerful I've heard it can reach right down and produce some extremely low bass while maintaining its strength. Let me end by saying that for the compact size of these speakers they pack a powerful punch and for this amount of money they are the absolute BEST you can get!
I use this table working on Drilling Rigs. I need a place for my laptop, and this is the only table I've found that is compact and light enough to keep in my carry on baggage. Sure, it's a little wobbly, but it's not designed to hold a lot of weight, or to be leaned on. It's a laptop table. The top extends far enough to keep my notes next to it, and also makes a great place to keep my coffee cup when I'm working on PLC's.I recommend this table to anyone who does such a job.
The first Sony product I remember was a reel-to-reel tape recorder my mother purchased nearly 50 years ago. It may be biasing my review, but I've always trusted Sony products since then. So when I was looking for a start up camcorder, I naturally started my search with...JVC??? Yeah, I saw the entry level JVC hard drive camcorder at Best Buy. I liked the way it felt in my hand, and the price was about $100 less than the comparible Sony. (Thoughts started percolating in my mind that Sony must be better to be able to charge more for roughly the same camera.) So for the next couple of weeks I was doing my homework. Checking out online reviews (nearly useless), comparing specs and prices. First off, online reviews by people that have bought the product (like me?) are biased by the fact they bought it. I don't want to admit I spent $600 for a piece of junk (I didn't). So reviews like the one you are reading right now, need to be taken with a "grain of salt." So what can I add to the conversation that hasn't already been said?First, Macintosh users CAN download and manipulate clips from this camera, despite what others have said. Get MPEG Streamclip, a free download from the Apple website, and QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback ($20 from the Apple Store online). When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera appears as a hard drive. Click and drag the clips from the camera to your computer. Open Streamclip and convert the clips to DV (under the File menu). You can then use iMovie to put the clips together with typical Mac ease-of-use and a few special effects, transition effects and even import music from iTunes. If you want to get a little more advanced, buy Quicktime Pro ($40 from the Apple store).Second, the Sony SR-62 is point-and-shoot. My wife has a high-end Canon 35mm digital SLR and is spending money, hand over fist, for accessories. I have a Kodak Easy Share I picked up at a big box retailer. I want to record what is happening to me right now. Last year on a road trip to Alaska, a grizzly bear ran across the road ahead of our vehicle. I was the only one to get a picture of it. So when I was looking for a camcorder, I wanted a model that would catch the action. Maybe someday, down the line, I'll turn into a video geek and need a better camera. But this summer I'm riding my Goldwing through the Rockies to Canada and back. I want to capture the depleted glaciers at Glacier National Park, the wildlife in the Colorado mountains, and the interesting people I always meet on my motorcycle tours.Third, the camcorder will record 30GB on the harddrive. You can drag along your laptop (ugh) to download the clips. OR, I found this handy little device called the Hitch. It's a USB transfer device that acts like a little computer and will transfer files from one USB device to another. I plug the camcorder into the left (input) side, and a DOS formated harddrive into the output (right) side. It only works with DOS (FAT-32) formated memory. I have a Maxtor 60GB One-Touch. Despite that fact it is formated for a Wintel machine, Macintosh computers can read and write to that format. (It isn't that Mac's aren't compatible with Wintel, it's just the oppposite.) So now I have 21 hours of high quality digital video (according to Sony) that I can record while on vacation. If that doesn't prove to be adequate, I can stop by a Staples, Best Buy, Office Depot, etc., and pick up another Maxtor One-Touch.Fourth, it is a Sony, and that goes back to my childhood memories of a product that was reliable until it was lost in a house fire. You can't take this part of the review any more seriously than the rivalry between Ford and Chevy types. But I like it. It feels good in my hand. The screen has many of the controls for the camera on it, so I can make adjustments while still keeping my eye on the scene. Some people have criticized this feature because you get finger smudges on the screen. But I've found that using the tip of my fingernail is more accurate and doesn't leave a smudge.So, is this the perfect camcorder. No, it doesn't exist. But it works well for me. I'm having fun making videos of my wife, my students, my life.
We've been using the Iogear KVM switch for a couple weeks on a Mac Mini Core Duo running OS X 10.4.6 and a Mac G3 B&W Tower running OS 9.2.2. A couple times per day the keyboard (we've tried various) will cease to be recognized (although the mouse still works). In consequence, we can't trigger the KVM switching (we use CTRL-CTRL), and are stuck with having to either reboot (which usually fixes it for a while) or crawl under the desk and swap cables around for a direct connection bypassing the KVM. An online forum mentioned needing more power on the USB line, so I added a powered hub to the keyboard connection. No joy.
I lost the original Sony battery charger, so was glad to be able to get another one to replace it. It works well and is a little smaller than the original one.
When we moved into our new apartment our landlord graciously left us a very fancy antenna/clock combo that she had spent quite a chunk of change on so that we would be able to receive the full range of channels on our new HDTV. We set it up so we could start watching the Stanley Cup finals. Unfortunately it couldn't even pick up the signals for ABC and CBS.In my previous apartment I'd managed to pick up all of the basic channels with the cheapest 'rabbit ear' antenna I could find. I took a chance and shelled out the $8 a second time to see if this basic antenna could work wonders all over again. Fortunately this cheap-o antenna set blew the fancy one right out of the water. We were able to pick up fourty different channels and since, as poor students, we weren't prepared to shell out for cable service.I get perfect uninterrupted signals for all of the HD channels with this setup. However, this antenna is quite fragile and we broke the first one we had in our first apartment. But at only $8 a pop, I don't feel too bad paying out to replace this if it breaks again.
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+++
I've had this for a total of one week, and I can't imagine life without it. Absolutely perfect for an office or other smaller enclosed spaces, although I used it outside this weekend for yardwork, and it wasn't half bad. Yes, the Bose SoundDock has a richer sound (I've compared the two side by side offline), but it wasn't worth spending more than double on that device. Plus, it (the Bose) isn't as portable - this version collapses just as advertised, about the size and weight of a hardcover book. I travel a bit, and I can't wait to take this on the road.If you're in the market for an iPod stereo such as this, look no further (and no, I don't work for Altec Lansing).
I bought this thing a month ago and it's perfect for college!It's small and compact. We can put it anywhere in the house, seeing as it's wireless. It was a cinch to hook up. Did I mention that it was cheap, too?My roommates chip in for toner and now they can use it, as well!If there's one negative thing I can say about this printer, it would be said of all other printers out there - the software that you're required to install on your computer seems to be a little bloated. Speaking of software, I use it on both my WinVista laptop and my desptopXP computers - with no trouble at all.
I am so pleased with this radio! I was eagerly waiting the arrival of my purchase, which came in a few days. Way to go, Amazon.com! I want to provide a thoughtful review, since the reviews made by others were the deciding factor in my motivation to purchase this radio.1) HOW DOES IT LOOK?The radio looks exactly as it does in the photograph on the website. However, looking at in person is no comparison. I absolutely love how it looks! The color, the buttons, the display screen are awesome! Holding it in my hands is akin to how I hold and operate my iPod. The design is very cool and attractive. The speaker is in the perfect place for really good sound. Overall, the look is very up-to-date and modern. It could easily be mistaken for an mp3 player or iPod.2) HOW DOES IT SOUND?In one word, it sounds IMPECCABLE. The sound that comes out of this tiny radio is absolutely astonishing. The sound is clear, loud, and crisp. I have no complaints. It's such a joy to listen to a station and not having to worry about hissing or crackling lessening my listening experience. Listening to the radio through the SPEAKER is great. I can turn the radio up to its highest volume and set it on my table, while engaging in another activity.The sound from this radio is so loud that I can go to another room and still hear the song playing word-for-word, as though I were in the same room. Listening to the radio in MONAURAL(MONO)mode is especially nice when listening to AM radio. It also does well in FM format,however,I suggest STEREO format for FM, because it really does sound like there is a concert going on in one's ears. STEREO is simply unnecessary for AM, because there is no need to listen to the news or talk radio where the sound is amplified.3) HOW IS THE DEEP BASS BOOST (DBB)?The DBB is intense. The bass is truly intense. I don't suggest using it while Pop, Classical, Soft Rock, and some R&B; are playing, because it can be a bit overpowering. However, it's great for some good Electronica, Rap, and Hard Rock.4) HOW ARE THE HEADPHONES?I like the headphones. I've read some reviews where people find that the headphones are cheap, but I don't think that this is entirely true. The headphones get the job done. It is to be expected that any purchase of a radio or mp3 player will have less than stellar headphones, because the purchase is about how well the system operates. With this being said, I think the headphones do a good job in providing quality sound and work as a very good antenna for the radio. If you would like to purchase additional headphones (I did, but for a different reason), I suggest purchasing Sennheiser CX-400s or higher (i.e. CX-500s). These headphones are real gems! But I digress. The headphones fulfill their role of providing good sound for a good radio.5) HOW IS THE 90-MINUTE SHUT-OFF?The 90-minute shut-off is not a problem for me. After 90 minutes of continuous playback, the radio automatically shuts itself off. Once this happens, one can press the power button to turn the unit back on. Once the radio is turned on again, the 90-minute shut off restarts from the beginning. A simple and practical way to get the most continuous playback is to turn off the radio (only for a second) during a commercial to start the 90-minute shut-off from the beginning. Doing it this way will prevent shut-off during one's favorite song.6) HOW ARE THE BUTTON FUNCTIONS?The buttons are easy to use and invaluable to the radio. The tuning buttons, the band button (the button used for switching between AM, FM, and TV), and the memo button are prominent on the face of the radio. The recall button (the button used for scrolling through preset stations), the DBB button, and the button for switching from speaker/mono/stereo are on the side. The lock button is on the back.7) DID YOU MAKE A VALUABLE PURCHASE?YES, YES, YES! In total, I payed $49 and change, but what I have is a $200 radio. I'm telling the truth when I say this. This little radio truly was well worth my hard-earned money. I'm happy that I bought this radio, and I plan on purchasing another one in the near future (A girl can never have enough radios). Overall, I purchased a gem of a radio, and because of this purchase, I will forever be a dedicated Sangean and Amazon.com consumer! I made the right choice, and I suggest you do the same :-) I hope this review was helpful! By the way, I rated this product as 5 stars, but it really should have infinite stars!
Disapppointing.. They had less capacity than anticipated, and the materials, while acceptable, were not of good quality.
There are less expensive mounts out there but in my experience they wobble, tilt and/or sag. The holes in the attachment plate aligned perfectly with the VESA holes in my 32" LED HD TV. This mount allows my TV to swivel a full 180 degrees (well, maybe 179.8 degrees) with no detectible tilt or sag. An ample supply of screws and spacers were included as were adapter plates for larger TVs. (As is typical of my luck, J&R has since dropped the price by $20.)
Atlantic 1316 CD Storage Case (110-Capacity, Wave)I love the design of this piece, and we're happy with it.My only complaint relates to the assembly. Other reviews had complained about attaching the decorative balls on top. We had no problem with that, but the screws on the bottom were really hard to put in. We had to hammer them in to get them to fit.
I bought this otterbox to make a water proof ipod mount for my motorcycle. As far as I know it is....was watertight. I had to drill 2 small holes in it to attach a bracket for a ram mount. I used o rings and silicone to make it waterproof. The problem is that this does not let the ipod breathe. This resulted in several lockups with the ipod. No fun riding down the road. I then, in several steps, proceeded to drill ventilation holes to allow the ipod to cool off while riding. Better but still crashing my ipod. What I have now looks like swiss cheese and still does not cool enough to work properly. I have the 30gb, I recently replaced the battery as I thought that may have been a problem and I heard there were some that would cause the ipod to overheat. In short, if you are thinking of doing this, Don't. It looks great and while it works it works good. in the end you will regret it. I ended up fabricating a mount out of aluminum.
Wow, I'm looking through the other reviews and I have to wonder if I didn't get a bum sample - or maybe my expectations were out of line, but the photos I took with this lens seemed a bit flat and didn't have that "pop out of the page" quality that defines good optics for me.Even so, that's not what killed this lens for me. First, the IS is an early implementation and just never worked that well for me. I've used other later generation IS lenses, and the difference is enormous: photos you never thought to take handheld before suddenly just work with the new generation of image stabilized optics. With the 28-135, it never felt that way. I'm guessing it bought me at most 2 stops, if that much.But the one thing that really condemned this lens for me was the terrible ergonomics (size, weight, balance) when mated to the Digital Rebel XT. I never before appreciated just how unergonomic that camera body is, especially the need to curl one's pinkie under the body - and indeed, when mated to the featherweight 50mm, it doesn't matter and makes for pleasurable photography. But with the 28-135 mounted, the camera started to feel very awkward to hold, and even after short photo sessions I'd notice pain in my wrist, as the lens overbalanced the camera and I continually had to torque it back to horizontal. As I said, I never noticed this before with the lighter lenses, and I still believe that the Rebel XT is a great body when mated to those. But I couldn't have a walkaround lens combination that I just plain didn't like holding.It just so happened that a neighborhood camera store had a Nikon D200 + Nikkor 18-200VR kit in its display around that time. I promptly returned the 28-135mm lens to Amazon (yay for customer service!) sold off the rest of my Canon gear to friends, and used the money towards the Nikon kit. Now, the D200 + 18-200VR is a beast in size and weight. But it's so well balanced that I can use it heavily all day and not feel any wrist strain (tired arm muscles are a different story). The Nikkor 18-200VR lens is worlds better than the 28-135 Canon: incredibly sharp and contrasty, colors come out looking rich, and the autofocus speed (thanks to a ring ultrasonic motor) is as good as any Canon. The image stabilizer on it really DOES buy me 4 stops enabling crazy stunts like shots out of moving vehicles at dusk. And I've had several occasions to thank the weatherproofing on the D200 body. All in all, if I return to Canon at some future date, it will be for the 17-40 f/4L lens mated to a full-frame camera for landscapes. I'll give the Canon 28-135 a miss and stick with Nikon for walkaround photography.
I purchased the Video IPod for my son. He is loving it and is now playing it over external speakers. And it sounds great.
After years of using a 10/100 hub I decided to &quot;upgrade&quot; to a switch. Expecting a good product from Linksys, especially since they were acquired by Cisco, I purchased the SD208 8-port 10/100 switch. I put it on my network and the problems began. Any time I would attempt to transfer large volumes (1GB+) of data between two of my PC's the switch would freeze up on me and I'd have to unplug it and plug it back in to regain network connectivity.I've put old reliable hub back in place and I'm returning the Linksys back to Amazon. I think I'll give D-Link a try.
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.
These headphones have been with me through thick and thin for about the past SIX years. Unfortunately, one side has finally stopped working so I have to buy new ones. I've never had a problem with other people hearing my music, though I don't tend to play it very loudly. I've pulled the cords every which way, dropped the speaker parts, and I think they've probably also gotten wet at some point... and they've only now stopped working. The only downfall I've ever found is a lack of color selection for the covers.I definitely recommend these headphones.
When Sony put out the DSC-F828 back in 2004, the camera was immediately tagged "the flawed jewel" by many reviewers. The reasons were obvious: with the new four-color HAD sensor, incredible ergonomics, and multiple control features often paralleling a DSLR, Sony positioned the device to become the camera of choice for pros and semi-pros who wished to have a second camera to escape from carrying around a DSLR and a set of lenses on every trip. Unfortunately, the camera, though taking wonderful photographs for the most part, suffered from strong purple fringing ("chromatic aberration," as it is called), and it was one of those love-hate relationships. Most people loved their F828, but just were aggravated that Sony had chosen to release such a gorgeous unit with such an obvious flaw.Fortunately, we don't have to say the same for the DSC-R1, and it is worthwhile to report that most all the issues surrounding the F828 have been corrected in the R1. In fact, the DSC-R1 outpaces all current non-DSLR's by a significant amount in the ostensibly most critical area: image quality. The camera is capable of producing some of the most beautiful images one will ever take with a non-DSLR rig. In fact, SO good, that one will begin to seriously question whether a DSLR is even necessary for most people who are non-pros. The camera does most everything that a DSLR will do, and to boot, has a built-in lens that, if purchased as an equivalent combination of lenses for a DSLR, would easily cost twice as much (some say even more). And those pictures are just gorgeous. Striking detail, rich color, surprising sharpness, and few missed shots. To boot, battery life is superb, the best I've seen in a camera thus far. And the lens, while only providing a 5x optical zoom, also provides a very wide 24mm landscape shot, and so there is actually a tremendous range between its widest and most zoomed settings.Now, the inevitable caveats. There are indeed some factors which do not make this camera a "no brainer" for every user. And, without fanfare, let me list some of them for consideration before you make the plunge to purchase one.First, the camera has an unusual physical design which lends itself more to waist-level shooting, with the user looking DOWN onto the top of the camera, where the LCD can be seen. It is true that the LCD pops up and can be positioned upright so that one can shoot straight-ahead, but at 2.2 pounds, let me know how far you go until you decide arm fatigue forces you to rethink that decision. Although I actually prefer the waist-level shooting of the R1, I have to admit that the configuration is somewhat unconventional, and not everyone will get used to it. Some downright hate this physical configuration.Next, there is one area where image quality does take a small hit, and that is in the level of distortion when shooting at the camera's widest "(i.e., 24mm) setting. Particularly when shooting architecture, but in reality for most any setting, the wide-angle setting will produce significant inward bending ("vertical perspective distortion") of the image, requiring you to use an image editing program, such as Adobe Photoshop, to correct the image. (If you are not familiar with this phenomenon, a photograph of a building with this type of distortion will make the sides of the building not appear to be straight, as though the building's walls, appearing tilted inward, would eventually meet each other if extended long enough.) This is not an insurmountable obstacle, as one can correct this relatively easily with image editors, but it is one of the few areas in which the camera underperforms. However, when looking at the overall image quality of shots the R1 takes (clarity, detail, and color), it's pretty easy to forgive this one issue.Finally, there are a few specification issues one should taken note of before purchase. The optical zoom of the camera tops out at 5x, which is not all that bad, but many people may wish for a greater zoom amount. (A Sony add-on lens boosts zoom by 1.7x, but this conversion lens is expensive, heavy, and bulky.) Macro focus performance is also not nearly as good as the old F828: one must be a good number of inches away from any object to achieve a focus, even when the "macro" mode is selected. Also, should you choose to shoot in RAW mode, the resultant images, while of superb quality, take up a whopping 20Mb per shot, quickly overwhelming both your storage and your patience as you try to copy, open, and transfer files. And because the R1 was released before the specifications for the new Memory Stick Pro Duo were released, the camera can only accept up to 4Gb Memory Sticks, and the camera is also just old enough not have included anti-shake technology, so these limitations are unfortunately present in the R1. Mitigating these shortcomings is the fact that the R1 does possess a second slot for Compact Flash cards for capacities up to 4Gb (making total potential memory capacity equal to 8Gb), and the fact that a three-inch mini-tripod can easily be used for difficult shots (which often yields better results than anti-shake technology).Having said all of this, the final judgment comes after using the camera over time, viewing the images it produces, and comparing it to other fine cameras on the market. You'll find few people who own a R1 who will say anything other than the images it takes are superb. And the reason why is because the photos ARE superb. If you find that the minor issues described above are of little concern to you and that the physical design of the unit is one to which you can adjust (or even, as me, can even prefer), then this could be a great find for a semi-professional, non-DSLR camera. It may be somewhat of a "flawed jewel" like its predecessor the F828, but with fewer outstanding issues and greatly improved picture quality over the F828.Update: Summer, 2011Four years after writing the above, I've returned to this review to post a short update. It's more poignant than anything, but I must say that, four years and about half a dozen cameras later, I'm still remarkably impressed with the Sony DSC-R1. My latest purchase was a Nikon D7000 with a Nikor 18-250mm lens, and, although that, too, is a great camera, the photos taken with the R1 still grab and impress me. It's probably partly due to the superb Zeiss lens: my Sony a33, which I used this past winter in Amsterdam and Paris, was also paired with a Zeiss lens (Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera, and I saw much of the trademark "Zeiss" look to those shots, too. Rich, saturated color which just begs at repeated viewing and which also can really "punch" with dramatic impact on shots when they are framed well. But the R1 did this WITHOUT an interchangeable lens, and with a first-in class APS sensor, and with a remarkably useful flip screen for composing shots. Yes, it gets noisy at about 800 ISO, and yes, the Nikon D7000 can run circles around the R1 in that regard (in fact, a number of factors), but when I review the shots I've taken with the R1 over the years, they are incredibly impressive even measured against today's DSLR standards.I don't know that I'll take the R1 to Europe with me again, particularly with the impending release of some very sophisticated alpha mount Sony cameras which will also have the Zeiss lenses as an option, but I'd still consider it. The images are just that good. The DSC-R1 shows us what Sony was--and probably, still is--capable of doing when it really puts its mind to it. It probably could earn a prominent spot in a technology museum, but, then again, just looking at it could never convey just what this little "flawed jewel" could do.
I won a local lottery a couple of months ago, and went through a phase in which I bought ludicrously expensive versions of things I could otherwise pick up at Wal-Mart for a few bucks. I could not have known...When this cable arrived, I thought little enough of it. I had already moved on to celebrity memorabilia of questionable authenticity, and I let the cable sit unopened while I tried on kilts that I was told were owned by Elvis.A few days passed, and I found myself in possession of a new audio system for my man cave, missing but one component. Of course, it was the audio cable. Remembering the Denon AKDL1 I had sitting under the pile of Elvis' kilts, I retrieved it an plugged it in.It was simply stunning. I was playing a collection of Frank Sinatra's greatest hits, and it sounded as though he was right there, singing just for me. It was as though I was hearing these songs for the first time. But sometime in the middle of track five, I realized that the singing had changed into chanting. I couldn't understand the words being said, but I could FEEL them burrowing into my mind and filling me with a dread that was of nothing in this world. I tried to turn the stereo off, but the chanting continued. I unplugged the equipment from the wall, but the chanting only became louder and more fervent. The dread within me became pure terror and I realized then that I was screaming. I screamed so loud and so long that my throat was raw and it was all I could do to breathe, and even that could not drown out the terrible chanting that I was sure was to be the last thing I ever heard.I can't tell you how long this went on, but it seemed to stretch on until the end of time itself and back again. Whether from exhaustion or terror, I cannot say, but I passed out.When I awoke, I was on the floor of my man cave and two days had passed, according to my cell phone. I should have been starving, but my belly felt full and there was a curious taste in my mouth. I got to my feet and made to leave the room, but nearly tripped on a pile of unfamiliar clothing. Prodding it with my foot, I realized that the clothes were covering a pile of bones. Human bones, picked clean. Panicked, I threw open the door of my man cave into my living room and nearly collapsed again at the sight that awaited me. Dozens of piles of human bones littered my home. Bile filled my throat as I recognized the taste in my mouth as human blood. I retched then, not daring to look at what came up. Flashes of memory began to come to me. The cable glowing, reaching out, grabbing me, red, red, red, bodies, screams, flesh, hot blood, life, gnashing, tearing, hunger, hunger, hunger, hunger, hunger, hunger, hungerhungerhungerhungerhungerHUNGERHUNGERHUNGERHUNGERHUNGER!I don't pretend to know how, but this cable brought something into this world through me. Something terrible, dark, and above all, hungry. So hungry. It's gone from me now, I know this. Moved on to someone else when my body could no longer contain its power. A stronger man than I might hunt it, try to stop it. But the taint that it left within me with its passing is more than I can bear. I cannot sleep for the nightmares, and I cannot stay awake for the memories. There is but one option left to me, and I can only hope that there is no afterlife, for surely a soul as tainted as mine must be will find no rest there either.I leave this review as my final testament, and as a warning to all who may be considering this product. Do not doom yourself. Do not buy this evil thing.I am so sorry.
I ordered these to make mix CD party favors. They're really cute and eliminate the need to print CD labels. I used them with the Verbatim slimline cases that match. Worked out great.
I bought this mouse at a Bestbuy store. It never worked for even a second. I went to Bestbuy stores, talked with different sales representatives, and learnt the tricks such as pressing "connect" button with the tip of a pen, it still does not work. My old wired MS mouse works much better, and it's shape is much better as well.
It's no longer a tragedy that the Mac only comes with a pathetic one-button mouse. If it came with a two-button one, it probably wouldn't be as good as this one anyway. For less than $30, you could be right-clicking, scrolling, and customizing other buttons with this baby! Nice and smooth, good feel to the buttons.Oh, it's probably good for PC's too.
I bought this for my new video iPod to listen to it in my car (a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix). I bought it because several friends SWORE it was the best FM transmitter I could use with my iPod. No, it's not! It has 10-preset station choices. The reception was not satisfactory. I was always hearing static or interference on any choice.I am returning this item to Amazon. I purchased the Griffin Road Trip from Circuit City instead, and I'm much more satisfied with it. I get crystal clear iPod sound 95% of the time with it, so I'd strongly encourage you to spend the extra money!
I thought this case was really nice until the belt clip came off AFTER 10 DAYS! My iPhone almost hit the floor. If I sound angry, I am. I just got off the phone with the DLO customer service. I'm still in disbelief at the smug tone and unbelievable arguements that they tried to make that this was not their problem. Apparently the case, only needs to work out of the package!I recommend staying away from all DLO products, since their customer service is so bad. That is difficult, since they have the ATT store market cornered but you have a lot of other options for your iPhone.
I bought PNY OPTIMA 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel Kit DDR 400 MHz PC3200 for my Dell Dimension 3000. So I went from having 512MB in RAM to 2 GB. My PC is not freezing anymore and I can use it while my antivirus is running.
I purchased this wifi frame because I thought Kodak had to do a good job. Their film biz is going away and this is a natural place to excel. Sorry Kodak, get yourself a new set of (wifi) engineers. First, the Kodak manual is useless. If you just happen to have the 'happy case' for all parts of the wifi (server, router, Kodak frame) then it might just work and all you will need is the manual. If however, you are like most of the world and at least one piece is unhappy, then you are on your own. Googleing won/t help (although, I'm working on that). You are more likely to get snow in July then see connections for your Kodak frame on your computer or your router and not likely to see your computer on the Kodak frame either. For those geeks willing to spend a couple of dozen hours and risk your computer's stability, you may get it to work. Did I mention, Kodak was _no_ help? Back to the un-happy case. Here are a few acronyms that you will need if your setup is un-happy. UPnP, QoS, WMP 11, Windows client, HTTP SL, Qsos RSVP, Network Sharing Service, RPC, WMM, SSDP. Kodak, get your act together.
I've purchased about 5 different pair of headphones. These so far are the best of the ones I have purchased. Very comfortable, sound quality is great. Very good for using while on NYC subways to block out all the noise that tends to go on and just listen to your music.I liked them so much that when I saw them on sale for under $15, I bought a back-up pair for me and 2 more for friends. Can't go wrong for the price.
works good if u need one i would recommend this is i bought one for my laptop to my projector and i bought another one for my computer
Great!!! Love the USB power and compact size.Well designed scanning software with an abundance of automatic and manual settings.
CV-190DIGITAL NOISE CANCELING STEREO HEADPHONES with SWIVEL EAR CUPSProfessional Digital Quality SoundPowerful Neodymium Drivers for Super Bass SoundNoise Reduction Level: 12 dB at 300 HzExtra Padded Earcups and Adjustable HeadbandSingle-sided Cord with Gold-plated 3.5mm Stereo PlugDual-Plug Adapter for airplaneBlister PackagingYes, you could spurge on the Philips HN100ASIN: B0000UUXB6 (requires one AAA battery) (made in Red China)or the even more expensive (and LESS padded) Sennheiser HDC451ASIN: B00005TSKJ (requires two AA batteries) (made in Germany);nevertheless, you could instead order one or two Coby CV190 andstill have money left over that you would not have when buyingeither the HN100 or the HDC451.Admittedly, the Coby HAS to have been made in a sweatshop to beavailable at such a low retail cost... Fuggedabout a UNION shop.I rated the Coby only 4 stars rather than the possible 5 becausethe Philips (model HDC451, ASIN: B0000UUXB6) is better-built andis affordable (4x the cost, though). To the Philips I would givefive stars (never mind that the country of origin, China, has atrack record of abysmal &quot;human rights&quot;).The Sennheiser box (cardboard outside the blister packaging) hasa claim or boast that their HDC451 has modular or replaceableparts; nevertheless, since theirs costs OVER 100 smackers, andsince their DESIGN (no plush, deep, cushioned earpads, just foam)sucks (except for the electronic circuitry, which surpasses ALLother brands w/o exception), there is no point in initially se-lecting the HDC451 over either the HN100 or the reviewed CV190.By the way, I went to the Sennheiser website, and they haven't asecond Active Noise Cancelling headphone to offer those who wanttheir electronics but with a really thick doughnut ear cushion.Hope this info helps; vote your feedback, please.
This product was the answer to wirelessly share my Canon Pixma MP510, with full functionality, and a pair of external harddrives. I hooked the printer and harddrives to a D-Link DUBH4 4-port hub, then hooked the hub to the Silex and lastly hooked the Silex to my Buffalo Wireless G MIMO Ethernet Converter.After installing the SX-Virtual Link software to PC1 which is hardwired to the Converter, all the devices were listed. Then I installed the software to PC2 which is hardwired to the Buffalo Wireless G MIMO Wireless Router. Here I needed to add the broadcast address to the SX-Virtual Link Software to discover all the devices. Both PCs are XP SP3.I had tried a different device, but only had limited print functionality. This product cost twice as much, but is so much better. I would recommend it to others looking to network an older printer/scanner.
Hooked up the optical cable from my A/V to my DVD and the sound is awesome.Optical digital cables do not use copper to transmit data, but pulses of light. Since there is no interference, the signal does not degrade over long distances and it does not weaken. With optical digital cables, you can get one of the best reproductions of digital signals available.
Peace in the house thanks to these headphones. No late TV sounds to mar partner's sleep, and excellent sound quality. Sound is clear and crisp, and unit is easy to use and set up, even for non-techies. We couldn't be more pleased.
After putting in many hours of research I decided to go to Comaq to buy one of these systems. What I ended up getting was a load of problems.1. The offer and rebates did not apply from Compaq, but only from an authorized reseller.2. Right out of the box the 700z system had Driver errors and a bad modem. Corporate tech support suggested that I return it and buy another through a reseller.3. They then took 2 months to clear up my account for financing after I returned the system but meanwhile I bought a newer system - a 705us.4. The rebate went through and everything was working okay until the floppy drive went bad. It never wrote to the hard drive and I couldn't copy to or from other disks onto any other computer.5. I called tech support and they sent out a box for repair pickup and told me the turnaround would be 3-5 days. Well, IT'S BEEN 4 WEEKS!, and they still can't tell me when the system will be returned.6. The repair shop failed to recognize that the second system was mine and did not follow through with repairs even when all the proper paperwork was channeled through support on the phone.7. I'm currently looking to have them dump the had drive info on to a refurbished 2700 system that has a better track record.My advice is to wait until they get the bugs worked out on this system. They don't even have a Docking station yet, but they'll tell you the part number to order the "phantom" station.I'm giving it 2 stars since it worked beautifully when it was up and running and the screen was clear and bright!
I found the smaller bag just large enough to fit my Camcorder plus all itsaccessories, as well as my Digital Nikon camera with all its spare parts.I also had a very small camcorder that I owned previously, and there wasenough room for it as well. The Manual for the Camcorder was very heavyand thick, about 2 inches, due to the fact they included all the directions in 3, or 4 languages. Thus, I was compelled to remove the ForLang sections, and then all three cameras fit with all their extras,including the Manuals. It is a very handy item, allowing one to have allthe Photo materials in one place to better keep tract of.
Two Sony Style employees told me that Sony is not making any more portable tape players (the last were made in Nov 2006) and they are soon going to phase out their ATRAC and mp3 CD players. If you are looking, grab this unit (or two if you can) because it won't be long before they are unavailable. I think the $60 price reflects this.The unit is constructed well with a solid case, a beautiful finish and easy to access buttons. The buttons also have a solid feel, and they are recessed. You won't be hitting them on accident. The unit has a hold switch on the back, so hitting buttons on accident shouldn't be an issue anyway. There's a seal around the lid, so it is water resistant. I find comfort in this because I have a three-year old son.FM reception is very good for a portable unit. A few years ago, it was difficult to find FM on a portable, despite the fact that companies had been making portable CD players since the early 90's. AM reception is good too if that is your thing.I usually don't pay much attention to the included headphones, but this pair is great. If I use my iPod headphones as a comparison, the Sony headphones are much better. They have a nice airy sound with good reproduction, and the iPod headphones have a flat lifeless reproduction. When you are playing a good CD it almost seems as if the sound is all around you.I look at the mp3 feature as "icing on the cake." I do use mp3s, but the whole point of this purchase was to hear the higher sound quality of CDs. If I wanted to hear mp3s, I'd use my smaller iPod. BUT I did create a few mp3 CDs to test the quality and the ease of use and the unit did very well. There's a "group" button that allows the user to jump from folder to folder and it works well. I have an older Sony CD player with mp3 playback and it was very difficult to change directories. Here everything is simplified and useful. My only gripe with the mp3 feature is that the name of the song is not displayed on the LCD screen. The engineers opted to show them as track numbers. So it's hard to know what album you are on when you are looking at track 63. This is only a minor complaint.Another drawback is the lack of TV playback. Other Walkman units have this feature and I wonder why Sony didn't just throw it in for good measure.Overall, I give this CD player 5 stars because it delivers well in everything it does. Great AM/FM, high sound quality, solid construction, user friendly, optional DC jack, nice headphones and MP3 playback. Well worth the asking price. I would have paid double!
In my experience, the RCA full-size CD jewel cases are of good quality. Although they are not exactly inexpensive, they are not as fragile as jewel cases made by other manufacturers. Having an extensive classical music CD collection, I have found the RCA jewel cases to be very useful as replacements for those jewel cases which have become cracked as a result of rough handling or accidents. I also prefer using full-size CD jewel cases to slim CD cases for storing home-made music CDs.
This is an excellent, sturdy, well-made case for 15.4 inch notebooks. Although there is not a lot of padding or extra compartments, what's there is a bargain for the price.
Let's talk FM transmitters people! When I aver, that I've bought and returned every mother-loving FM transmitter on the market... I mean I've BOUGHT and RETURNED them ALLLL! Belkin, Griffin, Monster, Eforcity, Rocketfish, Sangean, Pyle, iRiver, Jwin, Maccallay, and EVERY other gawwddamn PSEUDO-"Top of the line" sucku punk chump manufactured FM transmitter on the market! WHY? Almost ALL, and I mean 99% have STATIC or NO INKLING of how the **** to find a legit FM station! Now that I've propounded my erudition in FM transmitter-ology, you might think of me as a "FM transmitter connoisseur, maven, pundit, or just an FM transmitter-ologist!" And whence my opine to be nothing but OBJECTIVE VERITY, and VERIDICALLY INFALLIBLE! So TRUST ME when I SWEAR to you that the Kensington Digital FM Transmitter is the ARRANT BEST on the market! Whether I'm driving my own 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SL55 AMG (not gasconading, but simply stating so for elemental configurations) or a RENTAL car, or LOANER or whatever.... When it comes to using my iPhone 3G, my iPod touch, iPod 1st generation, my girlfriends iPod nano/BlackBerry, irregardless of the phone/car the Kensington Digital PRODUCES 110% FLAWLESS EUPHONIC SOUND!! AND I listen to ALL kinds of music, from Mozart to NWA to Miguel Migs to The Clash!!! SO how pristine is the sound? NO distortion! NO static! NO loss of bass/treble! And NO NOTHING but MELLIFLUOUS all the TIME. The only piffling complaint I can even cavil is inherently its ASTRONOMICAL price in juxtaposition to other FM transmitters! BUT let me posit, that "I'd MUCH rather pay $100, even $200 and get a FM transmitter that works IMMACULATELY with RESPLENDENT, DULCET sound, than to throw away a constant stream of dividends on Chinese made pieces of endless static excreta distorted ordure GALORE turds!" Only thing I regret is that 3 years ago when I came across and bought my 1st Kensington Digital FM transmitter at a Marshalls' Department Store in Rockville, MD selling for a measly $30, I SHOULD'VE bought 5 of them! And the reason WHY I just bought another, is AFTER trying EVERY other brand know to EXIST, and because the original Kensington which I have, has a wire is tattered, frayed and basically abraded from over 3 years of heavy duty usage, being rolled up, abused, neglected, borrowed, yanked, dropped, and tossed around.
Needed a pouch for my 77mm filters on my camera belt.Pouch has a belt strap with a Velcro and snap closure, so you can slip it on your belt without taking the belt off.Will also slip through a "Loop" in your belt or backpack strap.
My wife was having a hard time seeing the small displays on other digicams but wanted a small cammera. I did my research and this is the biggest display on a cemera this size - shockingly it went on sale at Amazon for less than 1/2 the price of its nearest competator. The Good: Great display. It sees in the dark. It shoots and saves VERY fast. Movies are great. Very easy to use. The bad: it doesn't alwways get the focus right. The pictures are a little noisy. It doesn't have the face recognition of some other cameras. There is a proprietary battery that would be nice if it lasted a little longer. Replacements batteries are actually weaker.Now my wife uses the camera as a photo album. She's happy so I.m happy.
I purchased this set of headphones primarily for computer use such as games, music, and movies. The ear pads are very comfortable and the side pressure is not too tight, even if you wear eyeglasses. I did find the top piece to be somewhat heavy and it can become a little uncomfortable with prolonged use of more than a couple hours. A couple of short 10 minutes breaks from the headphones helps relieve any discomfort.The sound quality isn't bad at all. There is enough bass and overall sound clarity to make music and movies enjoyable. Many inexpensive headphones have a "tin" sound that doesn't have any richness or depth. Now to be fair, these are not $200 Bose speakers. You cannot expect high grade sound from $25 headphones.The extra long cord is wonderful if you are working in a home office and you need to move away from the desk. The music/movie sound switch has no purpose whatsoever. I have switched it back and forth while watching movies and listening to music on the computer...and nothing changed. I serously think it might be just for decoration.My overall rating of this item is four stars. In the category of headphones for this price range, the MDR-XD200 series are great.
Got this last week, cooked a first batch of chili yesterday, and this thing is going back. Why?1. When you make a batch of soup, have a known amount for dinner and put the rest in standard containers to freeze, you find out the actual capacity of the slow cooker. This thing is between 6.5 and 7 quarts max.2. The crock is a loose fit in the base and has to be carefully centered or you get "hot spots" where the crock is too close to the base. On the "hot spots" you get boling and sticking.3. I don't know what this fad with brushed stainless steel is about, but my experience years ago in a commercial environment was reinforced by this cooker. Brushed stainless steel mars easily and is difficult to clean without marking. And this thing gets hot!
controls are cheap at best, needs a knob for the volume control, has good sound surprisingly, save your money on this one.
very good memory sticks, easy to install made the computer run alot faster. made it boot up really fast. it is a good set of memory sticks
I bought this product twice and the same thing happen.- Dont last long- One side stop workingDon't recommend them at all
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.
just hooked up my antenna to my tv this morning and i get 5,8,19.55.43,43.1,61 ohh and 3 i live in a basement apartment so it messes up a little but it still works i watched tennis this morning it did fine;-)
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.
Sound is awesome and the features rich. I can't understand all of the reviews complaining about the interface. I had it mastered right out of the box and my wife had it down in only a day or two. You can't go wrong with this one...Buy it.
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!
these have all the loudness and clarity you expect from sennheiser. my previous headphones were the HD-570, which were slightly larger and had velour earpads. The velour is gone, but the wire is now coiled making handling easier. These are also great for computer gaming.
I love this player. After 3 tries with other jukeboxes I've finally found one that works.First, I bought the Archos. It sucked, my XP wouldn't even recognize it.Second, I shelled out the serious cash for the iPod and the $80 firewire card that you have to buy to transfer your music. My computer had a serious difficulties recognizing the iPod too. The iPod is a slick piece of machinery, no doubt...But is it worth the price?Finally, I'm in mp3 heaven with my 20GB Lyra. It uses a fast USB (it took me about 3 hours to transfer 12GB of music), so I didn't have to buy a firewire card. It's still small enough to take running and it sounds great. I'm happy.
There are many good reasons to get the FM3a:* It weighs about the same amount as an N80 (my previous camera), but virtually everything on it is made of metal.* Batteries are easy to find and cheap because you rarely need to replace them. I recommend getting the single, larger lithium battery for the sake of convenience.* It combines bits of the FMx and FEx series to form a hybrid manual/electronic system, so if you're in a situation where you can't use battery power for whatever reason you can still use it as a fully manual camera.* It's not as chunky as AF cameras like the F100, but the tradeoff is that the ergonomics are very different.* The simple controls are easy to learn and can be used while wearing gloves. The knowledge also transfers easily to other manual-focus Nikon cameras you might buy in the future, like a used F-series model.* Because this is a mechanical camera and not an AF camera being used in Manual Mode, there's no risk that you'll hit something accidentally and spend a couple of minutes trying to figure out what you changed. I used to periodically knock my N80 back into AF or auto exposure while pulling it out of my camera bag, which got really annoying when I had to take a quick shot.* It can use a traditional, cheap screw-in shutter release cable. It's easy to find long cables for $20 and under at places like eBay.* It has Aperture Priority mode, unlike other FM cameras.* Unlike some older mid-range Nikons, it goes up to a shutter speed of 1/4,000 a second.* DX coding, which can be very handy when you've got a mixed bag of film speeds.* Last, but certainly not least, you have a wide range of used, well-made AI Nikon lenses available to you. I recommend getting `80s (but not E series) manual-focus lenses because they're metal and easy to find used for around $100 or less (I got my 50mm/f1.4 for $60).HOWEVER...if you're on more of a budget, you might be better off finding an older model like the FE (which I also have). It is more or less the same body, with little differences here and there.If you're split over which to get, here's a few things to keep in mind when comparing the FM3a and the FE:* Price! The FE is fairly common, so one in decent shape sells for $150 and under. You might even find a combination FE/manual-focus lens auction on eBay going for about half that.* Accessories. The bodies are very similar, so they can use some of the same accessories like the rubber eyecup and the MD-12 motor drive.* Age. The FE was made in the late `70s/early `80s, so there's more of a risk that something isn't working right. On the other hand, there's plenty of sellers who've used their FE a handful of times and then stored it in a closet.* Smoother speed dial and film advance lever. Compared to the FE, the FM3a is much stiffer, though you can feel each click on the shutter speed dial more easily.* A darker focusing screen, which is good or bad depending on whether you use fast glass.* Shutter speed. The FE only goes up to 1/1,000 of a second, and the maximum flash sync speed is also lower.* No DX coding, so you have to set the ISO speed manually.* It can't take the single lithium battery that the FM3a can because the voltage is slightly too low to power it. The 2 alkalines work fine, though, and the FE has a switch next to the eyepiece to check battery power. Your shutter speed options are very limited if you run out of power.* No viewing window for checking on the film canister. Instead, it's got a little slot that you can stick the end of a film box in as a reminder of what film you've got loaded.
Great value - great features. Have been waiting for an "affordable" tablet - have had great experience with Gateway and this is the best one I've had so far. Highly recommended!
the product was sent fast and in new condition. the price was excellent. great product.
As another reviewer noted, you can't really appreciate how small and thin this keyboard is until you see it in person.It took some getting used to as I have some pretty big paws. I kept hitting the wrong keys at first.But after a hour or so of typing, I got with the program. I'll never switch back to a larger keyboard.The other apple keyboards really do seem large, bulky, and dowdy in comparison!The keys feel great underneath my finger tips. They're responsive but not overly sensitive.I've already noticed an increase in my productivity as keyboarding is now a more enjoyable experience.This keyboard saves a lot of space on my desktop and is actually a nice accessory --- it looks really cool just sitting there! Plus another wire is out of my life!Pairing with my iMac was extremely quick and easy. The iMac "found" it almost immediately.The top keys are different now but I think their functionality as been improved.I hardly ever used the number pad anyway so I don't miss its presence.Packaging was stylish as always but seems more minimalist now. I guess Apple is getting greener =)I recommend getting a Keyboard cover skin for it. I hardly know it's there and it protects the keyboard from dirt, spillage, and cat hair.
This card may not be the most high end, but it still is the absolute best when it comes to studio quality for personal use!What I REALLY love about this card is that Linux Mint or Ubuntu will automatically detect it and install open source drivers for it for you! So its really quick to install and gives VERY good quality sound!The only downside is for Windows, you HAVE to install the drivers by hand. Otherwise Windows will just give it a generic sound device driver and it will NOT give you the sound you want.
I purchased this in Feb of 06. After three months, it (and I) got caught in a downpour and the unit ceased to work. I was extremely disappointed. So I set it aside and used a backup unit after that, but after about a month, just for kicks I decided to put some fresh batteries in the Sangean and lo and behold, it worked just like new again! I've thoroughly enjoyed it since then and would recommend it to anyone needing a pocket sized am/fm radio (and the new lower price helps, too). It pulls in all the local and area am stations I need, and it sounds great on the fm dial. There is only one thing I would add to it, and that is a low battery indicator. You get no warning whatsoever before your batteries give out. Other than that, it's three thumbs up!
Easy to set up and works great. The articulating arm works good and gives you 180 viewing capabilities.
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'm very disapointed,it isnot the same item that I see in the photos. This pen is only for ipad. I ordered that item to use the pen both for ipad and as a pen as well. However it does not have the pen feature.I'm highly disapponted by the seller. If I want only a stylus pen, I had already from bluecell for less cheaper.
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.
The Toshiba SD 1600 is a great entry-level DVD player. In terms of picture and sound quality this very affordable unit really delivers. In fact, from the moment I pulled my Toshiba DVD player out of its box, I've experienced 100% satisfaction.Set up is a cinch. The owner's manual is easy to follow and I had my unit up and running in a matter of minutes. Initially, I hooked up the player using cheap video cables (included in box) and the picture was washed out. I immediately switched to a pair of Monster cables and was blown away by the clarity and definition of the picture (Widescreen movies look especially great when played through this unit). It's certainly worthwhile to fork over a few extra bucks for a pair of quality cables.Perhaps the most exciting feature of the SD 1600 is the Virtual Surround Sound capability. With a simple click of the remote, an ordinary pair of stereo speakers will produce a lively (and loud) 3-dimensional sound. This feature is a blessing for those (such as myself) who don't yet have the budget, or the time, to shop for an elaborate home theatre sound system.The remote control is laid-out fairly well and takes only a short time to grow accustomed to. My only complaint is that the remote is not illuminated and is difficult to navigate in the dark. The Fast Forward and Reverse modes are lighting quick --moving along at up to 30 times the speed of the original picture! Those who like to read tiny film credits will love the Zoom feature which greatly enlarges the screen image.I've been a Toshiba owner for over a year (also have the similar SD 2109)and have never encountered a single problem with the player or any DVD disc. The picture quality and the Virtual Surround Sound are first rate. Overall, I think this is an excellent unit. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a quality DVD player at an affordable price.
This is an excellent gaming headset. Very comfortable for extended use (and I have a big noggin!)and clear, crisp sound. So much better than the cheap Plantronics set I had. Highly recommended.
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.
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.
Bought this to go with a TIC AMP 10 and they sound great, perfect speakers, A great Value! Sound great on my pool deck!
I searched quite a while for a good antenna for my rural area. After reading some of the other reviews on this I have to agree that the assembly insructions are about worthless, had to figure it out for myself. Many others complained of not getting good reception with it so I was sceptical. After assembly I just stuck it on a 5 ft. pole and leaned it against my house in the direction of the TV stations. I have a hill between my house and the stations that prevents me from having a direct line signal to the stations. However just sitting 5 ft. off the qround I am able to get every local staion that is available, ranging from 15 to 40 miles away with a strong signal. Am very satisfied with its performance.
Considering the price of this router hovers around $30-40, it's a great deal for a well-featured 802.11b router with 4 ethernet ports. The ethernet ports are 10/100Mbps and the WAN port is 10Mbps. The router can go up to 128bit WEP, MAC filtering (good for keeping others off your connection), and it does a fine job of serving as a NAT/firewall too.I have had a few problems, notably the connection completely locking up in times of high activity (e.g. during a CS game). Giving the router a power cycle cleared this up the last few times, and it hasn't been an issue since then (yet). Arguably a minor issue.Although I have had my share of wireless issues (I'm using an Intel Centrino laptop), I've found the wireless connection to work quite well and reasonably stable, even with 64bit WEP turned on. I've found that updating the router firmware, Intel PRO/2100 drivers, and using 64bit WEP helps. Updating the firmware is a good idea anyway, as the latest firmware fixes quite a lot of issues, including the ugly interface in the factory firmware if you use Mozilla. Ditto for the drivers. Sometimes rebooting with the wireless card enabled at startup helps too.For those techies out there that must know, I believe the chipset used in this device is an Intersil.The wireless range on the MR814 isn't great, but that's probably a result of the building I'm in more than of the product itself. Expect about 20-30 feet of good coverage.As of this writing, features that might be useful but are currently missing from the firmware are ability to disable wireless broadcast completely, ability to reduce power supplied to wireless antenna, and the use of alphanumeric WEP keys (MR814 only supports HEX at present).
I am very pleased with the product and the fast efficient service. I would highly recommend.
I purchased this Cassette Player to copy all my analag Cassette Tapes digitally onto my Laptop. I just needed a better quality player than my Walkman and this does the job perfectly.I couldn't afford a 3-head audiophile Cassette Player which would no doubt increase the quality of the analog to digtal conversion process. So I settled for this Sony which was in my price range.I purchased this model instead of the TEAC W-860 R mainly because of the slight price difference.If this had a remote it would be much better but as it is, I'm not that lazy. I mostly use the playback well, because I don't really need to record onto tape anymore.It is also fairly noisy when stopping, playing, forwarding, etc. Don't use it near someone who is trying to sleep!The Dolby Noise logic is also fantastic, I have a lot of tapes with large amounts of tape hiss and the logic cuts most of that down.I also like the fact that you are able to do continuous play but I try not to do that because I hear that auto-reverse degrades the heads/motor of the unit.My conversion process has begun and it is taking a really long time, but I am getting great results with this Sony TCWE475.
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.
make sure you check out the dimensions before you order, to know if it fits on your area. i have sitting on my tv stand and it hangs over the edge a little bit in front of the TV. other than that, it produces very good quality sound.
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.
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.
Just as advertised the PocketWizard is easy to use and reliable. Just take note if you are trying to trigger a camera you will need an extra cable (not included) which can add to the cost. Also if you are triggering studio flash with a mini to mini audio cable make sure the cable is mono not stereo.
I'm using this product as a cost-effective way to add another ethernet interface to my computer for testing network configurations on switches and routers. If you are looking for high bandwidth data transfers, this is only a USB 1.0 device and you may want to spend a few more bucks.Windows 7 is not listed as being supported in the specs. Well, Windows 7 has been out long enough now that I don't have much trouble nowadays getting devices to work.Unfortuanetly, Trendnet isn't doing much to provide updated drivers. The drivers provided did not work on my Windows 7 64 bit system. Trendnet's site offers no updated drivers. I found drivers from ADMtek here: [...]They seem to be working fine, though I would feel much more comfortable if I could run drivers released by the manufacturer (it's unclear to me who actually manufactures this product, ADMtek?).For $10 bucks, this is a phenomenal deal. I take 1 star off because of the hassle of getting it to work on a contemporary system, even though the product only claims support for up to Windows XP.
No problems with shipping...everything as expected. I have had this tv for almost a month and seems to be working perfectly. I looked around for a while, and this tv is by far the best value ($2150 and free shipping)for the size/picture quality.
I have a Canon BJC-2010 printer, and have had no problems with this item, nor the BCI-21 (black) tank. I get an average of 75-100 copies with this system, and it works great--dries fast, and doesn't blob.
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 just want to correct the previous reviewer about the GCS14. He probably has a defective kvm. Mine works flawless. One, I can boot any OS I want in any order. Two, the keyboard key combo (ctrl + alt + shift + &quot;ID&quot;) works for me.You don't need to have to monitor set to the booting machine. I recommend however that you do so when using any kvm machine. It help the operating system detect the correct devices (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) attached. If you don't, they OS will load the generic drivers for mouse, keyboard, and plug'n play monitor. This is perfectly logical.
What a waste of space. Restricted channels, very poorly supported by its Indian customer (non)'service' center. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT...unless you'd like to try doing anything with mine !!! I am a Linksys devotee, but this is a terrible try at making something work.Always want you to upload firmware and then retry...horrible. It works if you only want the stations that are already in the system.Sounds OK though.There are much better solutions out there.
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 have owned a Palm IIIxe, M505, and now this one. The Clie blows all the others away, by far. Graphics &amp; functionality are far superior. Only shortcoming is the lack of accesories available on the market yet. If you want the best handheld outthere but this one if you want the second best then buy the palm.
When I first got my HD 280 Pro's, I hooked them up to my big stereo system and played the radio through them (loud enough so that it could be heard through the whole house, which is astonishing) for two days. Having broken them in, I've been using them to listen to music and watch moves, mostly on my computer. Their sound quality is superb; significantly better than that of my Altec-Lansing sound dock, which is touted for the crisp perfection of it's speakers.In terms of comfort and use, I find that after an hour and a half or two hours of uninterrupted listening they become slightly uncomfortable. Even though the pads around the ears (and under the headband) are thick and comfy, the headphones do squeeze your head fairly tightly (and my head is a little narrow, if you have a wider head they might be slightly less comfortable). Taking them of for a minute or two, I find, allows me to listen for another few hours without much trouble. They don't have active noise-canceling circuits, but are very effective at deadening sounds. With music playing, you only hear very loud outside noises, and those are softened.The cord is about four feet long without any extension - it's a coiled cord, and extends up to about six feet before it starts to tug the headphones in an uncomfortable way. The pads and cord are replaceable.Overall, fantastic headphones, with excellent sound quality, sound dampening, and comfort. Highly recommended, and definitely worth the price.
Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled with my Map 330. It is fast and accurate. The built-in base map has only &quot;main&quot; streets (like state highways) and landmarks in my area, but it is very accurate.A suggested software upload quickly updated the Map 330 operating system, although for some reason it did not work from my laptop ... the laptop Com port settings were a problem with the older DOS-based loading process provided with the OS update. It worked fine from an older desktop.I did notice that in certain light ... mainly north light or twilight, the display has what I describe as some &quot;stress marks&quot; in the glass at the top. Normally, you don't even see them. I called Magellan to ask about them, and they said they were aware of them, and they do not indicate any sort of a mount pressure point against the LCD screen ... they are &quot;harmless.&quot; Hope they are right!This little device does, indeed work great. However, there are some needless frustrations. When you turn the device on, you go through an advertising screen and a disclaimer screen. If you don't push &quot;enter,&quot; the device shuts back off. Stupid. Clearly, some lawyers were involved in that nonsense!You turn the backlight on by holding the on/off button down for a bit. If you don't do it just right, the Map 330 goes into shutdown mode and you have just a few seconds to fumble around (in the dark) to hit the proper button to cancel the shutdown. If you fail, you get to go through start-up again! Why not pick a less important button to trigger the backlight?These are just little frustrations you quickly learn to deal with. However, I'm not so sure about the MapSend Streets CDROM Version 1.00b that allows you to upload detail maps for the areas you choose. It installed quickly on my laptop, and it when I select map areas to load into the Map 330, all goes well. But if it had not been free, I'd have sent it back by now!My community is over 10 years old, but this software fails terribly. The streets look like they were drawn in by a 5 year old holding a not too sharp pencil. My street is named wrong, and the GPS shows me to be at least 500 yards from where my house should be. Walking a large area of the community creates a path that has no relationship to the streets on the map. If I put in my address, a point is selected about a mile away from my house.However, &quot;nonhuman&quot; landmarks (streams, lakes, etc.) are named and placed very accurately.The end result is that I don't trust the current version of MapSend Streets, and that is not good for a GPS map system! If it can't accurately show me where I am in places that I know, how can I trust it to show me where I am when I'm lost?I also have Microsoft Streets &amp; Trips on my laptop, so I hooked the Map 330 up to the laptop and turned everything on. Soon, I had a little symbol sitting on my laptop screen, exactly where my house is. The correct street address of the house was even displayed! It appears that the database for Microsoft Streets &amp; Trips is much more accurate than MapSend Streets for my suburban area, anyway.I guess I'll just have to drag my laptop along with the Map 330, since there is no way to load the Microsoft data into the Map 330! Hopefully MapSend Streets version 1.00b will be updated quickly!
I put this puppy in my attic and get all available channels except for 1. At 42 miles from the source that is great for an antenna as small as this one.
I'm using this cable to connect my computer to my TV, and it works like a charm. This is a very sturdy cable, and can take a lot of abuse (it's stretches all the way across a vent heater getting to the TV). There is no loss of image quality even over 25 feet, making this just about perfect in every way.
No problems whatsoever. Great experience, great piece of equipment. Had it installed for about a month now. I especially like the on/off button this model has instead of having to unplug it altogether. Good luck!
This is my second one; works well. My old one stopped working and I was ready to give up but decided to try a new one and see if that would work. It did.
It is a grat player, But it stopped working 93 days later. Guess what day the warranty ended? I like all that it did. It didn't play VCD's after the update. But w/o the update, the picture was off.The manager at Wallmart let me trade out with the Demo after she saw I was out 400 bucks. I hope it last.The demo now has quit on me. NEVER AGAIN
There is NOTHING wrong with this adapter - mine works great. This guy apparently doesn't know a computer from a stick of gum. Windows XP home is no different than WinXP Pro, Win2000, or Win98SE. It is the computer HARDWARE which determines which usb specification the computer is capable of, however most newer computers and usb2.0 cards are compatible with both usb 2.0 and backwards compatible with usb 1.1.Also, there is no such thing as usb version 1.7! Please box up your computer and send it back because you are a moron! j/k... sort of...
I just bought this printer from price club for 130 bucks and it came with black ink cartridge as well as the USB Cable.And that's a deal.This printer was in my wish list for a long time and I was oscillating between this one and the 7550. For a home use, I thought 7550 was pretty expensive and from little research I found that the only difference between the models is the preview from memory media and the speed. Well, I did not think that the preview mattered to me 'cause I'm not too comfortable in printing on a expensive sheet just by seeing a preview of the picture. I want to see BIG! So I crossed off that feature. And the only other thing I saw that was different was the speed and the extra cartidge for black ink.If I could get a better deal I can have a little more patience in printing and take a little pain to change the cartridge for every day use... And now voila! I coul'nt wait to buy the 7350 one and I did!The setup was very simple and I saw my first print in half an hour that includes the set up time... And then I went on with the 4X6,matte paper and so on... Not wasting even one single sheet and the colors were vivid and rich.I'm very glad my choice was right and I bought this printer!
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 have had this for 6 months now. Everything the other reviewers have said about this noise cancelling headphone is accurate. I bought this based on their reviews and I'm very happy with my purchase. I fly a few times each year and this thing worked great on airplanes. I can actually hear the music or watch the movie now without having to crank up the volume. It saved my hearing......
Hello, I just plced an order for 3 items. I would like to arder 12 more but for some reason the system is not letting me do it. Please let me know if I can purchase them.SincerelyJuan Luis Jarquin
I bought this item because it is well designed and makes use of the iPod in a car very simple and elegant. When I first used it, however, I was very disappointed. I searched all over the bandwidth for a relatively open station, which was hard to begin with. Mind you, Raleigh isn't the biggest city in the country by any stretch of the imagination, so imagine using this in a denser city.Once I tuned the iTrip to the appropriate station, which was easy to do, the sound from the iPod came through relatively clear, but not near CD-quality at all - there was always some underlying hiss. Once I started driving, any hint of an overriding station would cause interference. Also, if I moved the iPod around at all, the radio would lose reception of it quite remarkably.In short, I found it much more useful to wire the iPod directly to the head unit - the sound is much clearer and there's nothing to worry about with losing reception as you drive around. This can be done several ways:1 - Buy a head unit with a pre-amp (aux) input, in the the front or the rear of the head unit. These are becoming incresingly more common and inexpensive, and allow for great sound and ease of use. I use one now, and it's fantastic.2 - If your head unit has a CD Changer control and you don't use a CD changer, get an adapter (from Blitzsafe or other manufacturer) that allows you to plug any aux audio source into your CD changer port on your head unit. These are cheaper than buying a whole new head unit, but may require a little more effort to install. With some adjustments (mostly volume adjustments on the iPod and head unit), the sound quality will be perfect.3 - Install an RF modulator that connects in-line with the antenna to the existing head unit. This provides a hard-wired solution for playing your iPod through the radio, and has excellent sound. These are also cheaper than buying a whole new head unit and also require a little more effort to install, and may carry a slight degradation of sound quality. This degradation is trivial though, and the sound will be much better than anything like the iTrip.4 - If you have a cassette player, just use one of those cassette adapters with a plug on the end. Not the prettiest solution, but they work fine, are easy to use, and are very inexpensive.Conclusion - don't waste your time on the iTrip or any products like it, unless sound quality is not your priority, and/or you live in a very sparsely populated area.
The Peerless Radial Cube Speaker Mount worked great for my center channel speaker that weighs 25Lbs. It is rated for 75 Lbs. Be aware that once mounted it comes out of the wall about 9 inches. Overall this product does what it says and is easily adjustable.
My letter to Barjan.com who owns the Wilson antenna line:"I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima and my my "Little Wil" was place on the trunk lid, where it meets the rear windshield. It was purchased on Sept 14th 2009. I was on the Mass. Pike and hit a bridge where the asphalt had been removed. The antenna fell off the car when I hit the bump, got dragged under a tire and ripped off before I could get off the highway. In the process, it damaged my gas tank door."I filed a warranty claim prior to 1 year. I corresponded with Denise Womack from barjan.com. The response I received from Ms. Womack was:"Dear Richard,Please send in the antenna along with a copy of your sales receipt and we should be able to send you a replacement .To Consumer returns7800 51st street westRock Island IL, 61201"I let her know that the electronic sales receipt was included on the bottom of my original email and that I could not send in the antenna because as I stated, it had fallen off on the highway and was unrecoverable. I never heard back from her despite two additional emails. I guess my next course of action is small claims court.Additionally, the antenna put scratches in the paint on the trunk. Barjan appears to sell a variety of products
Let me say this is my fourth ipod. Got my first one about 2 1/2 years ago with the 3rd generation. I. got it replaced after about 2 years as the battery died quickly. They replaced it with a 30 gig photo ipod. Then when the BLACK nano came out, I just had to get it! Love it except everything scratches it, including cotton pants! Thats the only downside to the nano. Then yesterday at the San Francisco Apple store around noon the new IPOD with video came out and I snatched it. Its the white 30 gig (thats all that was availible). The thing is spectacular and the picture quality is awesome. The plastic front looks like its made of the same material as the nano so I'm being extra cautious and actually put a screen protector over it that was made for my Compac Ipac. It works great. YOU just have to cut it to fit over most of the ipod and the scroll wheel still works great with the plastic over it.The bad news is the battery only lasted 1 hour 45 minutes as I just tested it with a full battery. Barely enough for a movie but the ipod is mostly used for music. I can use my PSP for movies.You have to buy the plug in adaptor as this model along with the nano does not come with one but thats understandable as the units are fairly reasonably priced compared to other MP3 players and the first ipod was only 5 gigs, this is really a deal.My nano is black and the screen protectors works great for that one too. Apple's computers aren't the best but I think their mp3 players are!
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.
Used this for the first time in my camera on my vacation to CUBA and took 759 beautiful photos. I was amazed at the quality in such a small card. Good ONE. Good price too.
Excellent product, the size is but the impressive thing of this ipod. The quality of sound is spectacular nothing compared with other reproducers. Recommended 100%
Pros:- Very strong magnet attaches firmly to the vehicle- Narrow whip poses little wind resistance (see importance in the text below)Cons:- Nothing compares to the 102" whip (any junk CB station will sound like the most expensive electronics work of art with a 102" antenna, but a whip of this length is not feasible on a regular passenger car).This antenna is reasonably long for a four-wheeler (passenger car), and still not too long for low ceiling garages and similar spaces.The truck drivers have been my best friends from the moment I realized how helpful they can be on the CB radio waves and nowadays mainly for security reasons I refuse to drive on a highway without a CB station. I have a number of them and a number of magnet mount antennas. One of them was almost as long/high as this one, but was wider and had a weaker magnet, so one very windy day while I was driving quite fast on the highway the wind blew it off my roof (and kept me wondering for 10 seconds how on earth it can hail on a sunny day, till I stopped and saw that the antenna was hanging by the wire and flipping left and right across the roof of my car). After that experience I used a much shorter, about 10" antenna which can never be blown away, but its reception and transmission abilities are pitiful. Little Wil antenna has the best value for me because of its combination of length, magnet strength and narrow profile for low wind resistance, and its thin and very flexible whip can get through even lowest garages.
Have not used any of them yet, but have used them in the past and know they are great. The cost was also great and love shopping on line
I was concerned when reading reviews of other products-especially those that are pre-programmed for 4-5 frequencies. This product works exceptionally well in Houston, Texas. Sound quality is great. I am very pleased with this product. One bad thing is customer support-offshore people who don't speak or understand American. Product and written instructions are very good.
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.
The quality of sound is amazing, got nothing to add... Just buy it!!! Use it on my IPOD touch, sounds amazing!
This is the successor to the EOS Elan 7. It is what the Elan 7 could have been, should have been, and, finally, is. Though the Elan 7 didn't leave much to be desired, there were a couple of modifications that would have made it the perfect camera for intermediate to advanced photographers. These improvements are an illuminated external LCD, better light metering, and faster AF.The new finish and emblems are gorgeous. The finish is extremely matte, so it's very dark and handsome, and the Elan 7n logo is now a relief on a plaque attached to the body that's also holographic, instead of the painted on white and red logo of the old Elan 7. Though this has nothing to do with its ability to produce amazingly focused and metered images, it sure makes it one heck of an attractive body.It is arguably one of the quietest 35mm SLR cameras ever made, and I agree. Its whisper drive film transport produces noise so quiet you can only hear it if your ear is pressed right to the body. The mirror and shutter action, though audible, are also well below the sound levels heard in most other cameras. It makes the higher-end Canons, and just about all 35mm Nikons, Minoltas, and Pentaxes sound like gun shots by comparison. Also, when the silent film rewind option is set in the camera's custom functions, this, too, cannot be heard without pressing one's ear to the body. But, even its high-speed film rewind is quiet, if you ask me, and it takes only 5 seconds to rewind a 24-exposure roll of film!Its auto-focus system is the fastest any Elan has ever seen. It can track things moving at a whopping 31 miles per hour at close distances! Trust me, this is fast! Only the rarest of sporting events would pose a challenge to this camera's AF system.Its light metering, especially its new E-TTL II flash metering, is almost frighteningly intelligent and accurate. When used with an EX series Speedlite, the camera uses distance information from the lens plus its readings from the 35-zone light meter (both from an ambient light reading and a pre-flash reading) to calculate an appropriate flash exposure. This works in much the same way Nikon's 3D-matrix metering does, so, now, Nikon has some good competition in this category. I find that my Canon Elan 7n with the 420EX Speedlite produces exposures that are just as beautiful as those produced by Nikon systems. And, the high-speed flash sync is wonderful, because I can shoot with wide-open apertures and not worry about not being able to use the flash with the higher shutter speeds that result.Its shooting speed is a grin-inducing 4 frames per second. Even the EOS 3 only does 3.5 fps without the incredibly expensive power booster with the Ni-MH battery pack, and the Nikon N80 only does about 2.5 frames per second. Oh, and you can get a battery pack for the Elan 7n (the BP-300) that will let you use AA batteries while providing you with an extended horizontal grip for better stability, a vertical grip for more comfortable work in the vertical orientation, and vertical shutter release and exposure lock buttons. Even the Nikon N-80 doesn't offer a vertical grip or shutter release with its battery pack.This camera features mirror lockup, with the ability to use the RC-1 or RC-5 infrared wireless shutter remote. So, now, not only do you not get camera shake from the mirror going up during macro photography, but you also don't have to touch anything attached to the camera such as a shutter release cable, which could also cause camera shake. That's awesome.The Elan 7n also lets you customize its settings and performance with 13 custom functions. This includes mirror lockup (another feature missing from the Nikon N80 or lower-end Canons), leaving the film leader out after rewinding it, controlling what the various buttons on the body do, as well as how the camera controls auto-focus assist lights, the flash, etc.And, let's not forget its 7-point wide-area auto-focus, with selectable points and light metering being linked to the selected focus point.All of these features, plus several I didn't even mention, make for extremely reliable point-and-shoot simplicity for the casual or inexperienced photographer who wants to get great shots without the hassle of learning all the stuff that's involved in true hands-on photography, yet the camera provides more features than even the pros can shake a stick at. And, it does it for around $300.00, which is 1/3 to 1/4 of the cost of comparable bodies.Canon has triumphed once again!PRO's:-Durable-Reliable-Affordable-Fast-Quiet-Exceptionally accurate (both in focusing and metering)-Packed with features-Stylish-Compatible with a very nice line of accessoriesCON's:-My only complaint about this camera is its lack of a real focus assist beam. Most of the EOS bodies have built-in near-infrared focus assist lights that project patterns of vertical, horizontal, or combinations of both lines onto the subject for low-light and low-contrast AF operation. Why on Earth Canon decided to make the Elan 7/7n's built-in flash the AF assist light seems to defy all conventional logic and wisdom. First, it fires a short but rapid burst of flashes that are not only annoying to the user, but generally frightening to living subjects (I used it in a restaurant once with my Elan 7, and people actually screamed in terror...I've since learned to disable this in the custom functions...in fact, it was the first CF I set when I got the Elan 7n). Second, if it's being used for low-contrast subjects, well, it just doesn't help there at all, because it doesn't add any contrasting patterns for the AF system to focus on. However, when you attach an external flash, this problem is usually solved, because most dedicated flash units have focus assist beams.
use it for skype and video; good camera; does the job; and recommended for all video users; takes photos and video;
I LOVE THIS CAMERA! I am not by any stretch of the imagination an expert. I researched digital cameras for months before I finaly settled on this one. The image stabilization ROCKS! All of my pictures have come out crystal clear and the battery life is great! The charger for the battery is very small and portable. I highly recommend that you purchase an extra battery. I keep the extra battery charged and ready at all times so I have never had a problem that was not of my own stupidity :) You simply will NOT find a better compact camera with this many features!
This is a high tech product. I as a friend want to tell you that you will enjoy this product. The quality and the unique design of this camcorder is very unique.
Included all hardware and easy to understand instructions.Excellent fix for the problem that it was designed to address.It's a shame that they don't tell you that you may need this adapter when you purchase the wall mount. I found out only after some investigation.
After reading several reviews, I was so excited to try my new headphones. I thought the price was good for the quality of `phones. My old headphones were 3x's as much and only lasted about 2 years, that maybe 23 months longer then these. For some reason I keep losing power on the base unit which results in total static in my ears! I rechecked the connection, everything was fine. It works when I disconnect and reconnect everything, which is a pain in the middle of the night with my spouse asleep in bed. This has happened 4 times in less then a month. Last night I was too tired to mess with it so I unplugged the 'phones and just made my husband sleep to the sounds of my movie. Tonight I'll go home and see if I have a bad connection, one more try. I have a feeling these will be returned very soon. Also the phones don't come with the metal storage rack as pictured. Contacted the retailer, the retailer said they would contact the manufacturer and ship out the missing piece. Got a follow up email from the retailer saying the "Hook" is not supplied in this model. Then why is it pictured? Oh, and already had to replace the batteries in the headphones. Not rechargeable like my last phones. Again I think I will send these back and pay a little bit more for a better quality pair.
My wife along with a group of her girlfriends has season tickets to a local play house. After attending a production with her, I concluded a little visual assistance would go a long way. TheAdorama 3x 25 Iolanta opera glass binoculars, Combine function, style, and value at a level far above their competition.
Ok, this is one of the highly-rated reviews that I don't quite understand. I purchased these buds fully expecting better sound overall, not to mention better bass tone over the buds that came with my iTouch. I set my sounds to 'bass booster' in my iTouch settings, yet the Apple iTouch headsets still remain so far superior it's not even funny. What am I missing here? Did I just happen to get a bad set? The bass tones are completely missing, they fall out of my ear more easily than the iPod/iTouch headsets, no matter what size piece I use as well. It's just WAY too tinny...so, till I find a better set of buds (I'm considering the Bose) I'll be tossing these in the trash & sticking with the set that came with my iTouch for now.
I am not completely giving this 1 star, as I do feel the product itself is sleek, simple and full of useful features.However, the anti-skip is HORRIBLY sensitive. I have found very few conditions under which I can play a CD without it needing ESP. This includes positions in which it is completely still! Often times, I can start to play a CD with no problem, but over time it will start to need ESP more to play, and eventually stop playing altogether. From there, it's pretty much useless to try and play the CD - the unit will barely read it.This has been tested with multiple CD's, all in perfect shape, some brand new.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! These things are not very attractive anymore because of the electronic memory units, but I wanted something that I could still hook up to my car until I can afford a real replacement for my CD deck. I guess I should have saved up!
A worthless piece i have bought and still regretting that decision. It often disconnects while browsing and wont connect for another 20-30 mins. I think it has some problem with the firmware. Planning to buy a better brand.
I ordered the bag for the mbp 17 and it was horrible. the "protection" area could have fit 3 of my computer. it was swimming around!!!! no protection at all.I ordered it from radtech, and they were rude, mean, nasty people who don't stand by thier product. don't believe anything they say.
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.
Just putting the headphones over my ears even without music playing dramatically muffles out the world around you. I thought only Bose's QuietComfort could do this (had tried it out in Best Buy stores and was amazed), but Sennheiser's got it down too. Great price for the quality too. The ear piece is big enough to fit around all types of ears. I'd been concerned that it would be too small for my boyfriend given all the reviews for people with larger heads, but he thought it was fine. Warning - the volume of the headphones start out pretty loud even when you have your volume at a low level, so start out really low and slowly turn the volume up to avoid being blasted by sound.Overall, we're happy with the purchase. I'd buy another Sennheiser for myself next time.
If you are looking for a router with the latest in security and simple set-up for a reasonable price... this is the router for you. It does what it's supposed to do... send a decent wireless signal, allow wired connections, and provide security against people using your network.I have an issue with the Print server (did not work for the Dell Printer). Dell has not been able to resolve the issue if the issue lies with their software or otherwise.Overall, I think this is a good router and has worked very well for me for the past two years. I give it a 5, even though the print server did not work for me. Provides what I need it for - wireless and network security!!!
It was very easy to install this product... Although I am very happy with the performance, the signal strength of the keyboard from a distance of more than one and half meters is of some concern as while sitting back on my bed.... sometimes I have to struggle a bit with multimedia keys while watching movies.... If the strength of the signal can be increased, I don't find any problem in using this product.......
This lens cap look identical to the one that came with the camera. It works fine for me.
An uncomplicated product that works. The sound is great, and it only took a few minutes to hook it up once I realized I had the cords mixed up. I enjoy listening to cds on the DVD player. The only thing about it is that it rewinds a bit too much, and you have to press twice to stop it. Other than that, I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Best headphones I've had for running! Highly recommended for anyone looking for headphones for jogging...
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 love my Canon Power Shot SD1000. The resolution is excellent. Though, I didn't care about using the movie mode, I am so impressed with the sound and smoothness that I expect that I will use this feature. This is an added plus. I bought this camera because I wanted a camera that was small and operated with ease and which had a view finder. It is everything I wanted and more. I zoomed in on a pileated woodpecker from inside my house today. The zoom capacity is another big plus. Buy this camera if you want a good camera for this price. You won't be disappointed.
I got my camera less than a week ago, so it's still very new. I ordered it for myself, from hubby-of course, for Christmas, but I couldn't wait to open it and check it out.I wanted something with rls (sp?) technology, but I'll wait til next year for the price to come down.First on this camera, it's very intuitive. What does that mean? You really don't need to read extensively through the book to use it. Charge the battery and use it right out of the box, it's that simple.Second, picture quality is amazing. Even in simple mode, which is good enough for me!, the clarity is 100%. I have no clue what the other reviews are talking about, complaining about noise. Even in simple mode, with the flash and backlight on (yes!! it has a backlight that turns on and off with the push of an arrow!) it takes bright, clear pictures.The best feature I love about this camera, is the automatic focus. You push the button down, lightly, and the camera will focus itself on your subject, then give you a green dot to tell you to take the picture! I paid $232 for this camera, which included shipping. I am NOT disappointed. I've had two other digital cameras, and paid around $200 each for them. They are both simple point and shoot cameras. The pictures on those $200 cameras are nothing compared to this camera.Last, I can pop the memory card out and pop it into my laptop and it automatically loads up. For some reason, the other two digital cameras wouldn't work well this way. I always had to use the USB cord.Another good thing, this COMES with the usb cord if you need it. It also comes with a lense cover, strap, etc. This camera is really light weight too.Did I mention this camera also shoots video and has a built in microphone? I haven't tried that yet, I have a sony 8 mm camcorder that's wonderful, but, I will eventually try this one out, of course.For $232, you can't go wrong on this camera.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, is because when you delete a picture, it automatically goes back to camera mode, instead of staying in 'view' mode. It does have multiple / all delete mode, I just haven't figured that part out yet. However, I just wish when I deleted a picture, it would stay in view mode, and not go back to 'camera' mode. But, that's just me. Panasonic has made a glorified point and shoot, amazing pictures, and a really great price for all this has to offer. I would buy it again and would highly recommend it to anyone.
This product touts its anti-aging properties, but when I use it, I still find myself growing old. Why, Denon, Why?
I bought this printer after a lot of research. I don't regret the purchase. The machine itself is wonderful...robust, fast, easy to use, off or online. However, if you plan to use this on an older computer running windows 98...forget it. I spent 5 hours with HP tech support trying to install it. In the end, we were able to install only the printer driver and none of the other software that comes with the machine. I applaud HP's tech support. I got through within 2 minutes every time. They were very polite and helpful and stayed with me for a very long time. It really shouldn't be that hard though.Having said that, I also installed it on a new notebook running XP and the full package installed quickly and flawlessly, making contact with the printer through my home wireless network. Tech support told me that you must have service pack 2 installed or else you will have trouble. You must also have your firewall off or set to low security levels. Though I had mine on and there were no problems.
Verbatim DVD-Rs better than most. However, there where a few bad disks (5-7) in the batch of 100. This was far superior from Sony, MaxEL and others.
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 gave my college age nephew this printer for christmas and he is very pleased with the quality.
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!
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!
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.
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 needed an inexpensive way to get a 300 dpi line scanner. This filled the requirements perfectly. Out of the box I found that the software provided was very limited and that the Twain driver was not universal.
I bought this printer in Nov 2001 and it is STILL going strong! It's been hooked up to my desktop (XP) computer and has never had any problems. It has always printed everything perfectly. I've always liked the fact that I can see the paper in the paper tray. I make a lot of home made greeting cards and use tons of address labels and they print out perfectly, too. I don't think I've ever had a paper jam. Just recently, I was able to install this printer into my Gateway laptop (Windows Vista) that I bought in 2007. It not only installed very easily (I'm NOT a computer wiz) but it prints very well. I did, of course, have to buy a new (parallel) cable and it works! If I still want to print from the desktop, all I have to do is unhook the new cable and plug in the old one. I'll use this little printer until it finally gives out! So, to "ditto" the previous reviewer...Good job HP!
Ear buds don't fit into my ears but the others are hot & uncomfortable long term. These solve both problems.
I bought this card to hook my computer up to my home theater receiver, and it works great. Good quality and many options to change the sound perfomance. Definite recommondation.
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
Very compact, just a bit tight on fit for the drive. A small cooling fan or small vents would be a good addition for someone who wants to work the drive hard.
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.
The usb cord works great, but the wall charger stopped working after less than 10 uses!!! Definitely got what I paid for. Better off investing a bit more for a better quality charger, you'll be doing it sooner than you expect anyways.
Bought this product to capture excellent quality 8mm and Hi-8mm tapes for achiving on DVD. Tried two different Dell computers (Windows Media Center) including XPS 400 with latest ATI RADEON video drivers and 1GB of ram and all I got was purple tinge on upper third of video, yellow skies and pixelated frames during panning. What do you expect for 40 bucks?Unfortuneately, can't return product, so in the trash it goes. Will try Pinnacle PCI capture card next. BTW, software included with device is useless junk.
Half the price, but just as good as the TI-83 that my school requires for college level algebra. Buttons don't have as many functions as the 83, but you can still get to the stuff (like log, or e) in other menus.Great value!
I just got this plasma through Amazon and the transaction could not have gone smoother. The best part is, this Hitachi HDTV is the bomb! I have never seen such a beautiful HD picture. I subscribe to Dish TV and their HD channels are superb on this tv. I highly recommend this plasma to everyone!
I got this antenna to replace one that I got from Radio Shack. The "Little Wil" is made so much better and it sticks to the roof of my truck at 70 mph. It also pulls in the reception much better than any other antenna I've used. They include enough cable to run it under the front seats, behind the back seat and out the side door frame to the roof.
I have an older WD external firewire drive: the connector cable to the computer is the standard 400 male, but the cable to the drive is really two cables. My new Macbook Pro required that I connect the firewire 400 male to a firewire 800 female.This product works wonderfully.But -- I would not plug it in to the computer until I was actually ready to use it.
I absolutely love these headphones and I LOVE the fact that you can utilize the noise-canceling feature without the cord. I don't know how many noise-canceling manufactures offer this option but if I were only going to give these headphone 4 stars (which I was not going to do), I would have to include an extra star just for that feature. I don't own a Bose so I cannot make the Bose comparison but I do own the Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 is miles ahead of the Sony MDR-NC6 and the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 don't irritate ears like the Sony MDR-NC6 does. I bought the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 for use at home and I loved them so much I bought a second pair for use at work. Great headphones and a great buy.
This transmitter is great! Tiny, light and easy to use. It works perfect!!! Just plug it to your iPod, chhose an empty airway and that`s it! It recives and transmits very very well. It owrk better in you keep earphone plugged on the Ipod... They work as an antenna and make the transmitted signal strongerSuper good
This printer is pretty awesome. The white color makes the printer look modern and slick - it makes me want to have a nice, shiny white laptop to match. :)Set up was a breeze. No problem here. I'm not sure why some people are having trouble with the printer. I have a Sony Vaio CR590, so perhaps this information can help someone determine if their laptop/computer is compatible.When the printer is not in use, it goes into "sleep mode". When I want to print something, it automatically does it without me having to touch the printer across the room. That's the best part. However, I'm pretty sure the printer is wasting electricity in this mode, and I'm not sure how to turn the printer off completely. I'll figure that out later once I get my electricity bill for the month. I gave this 4 stars because I only had it for about 3 weeks now, just in case something happens later on. Hahaha...
I found focusing these binoculars difficult, to almost impossible. Once in focus, they would not stay in focus. The adjustment focus for individual eyes also would not stay focused properly and would jump out of focus for no identifiable reason. The clarity of the image was far worse than I have come to expect from Bushnell products. I returned them for a refund.
My Toshiba SD-1600 DVD-Video Player is one of the easiest to use electronic appliances I have ever owned.I hate to read directions, and hesitated to attempt hooking it up at first. (I usually save such tedious tasks for my alcoholic, but technically inclined brother.) Finally my curiosity got the better of me, and I opened the box. Within 5 minutes (and without reading the instructions or swearing) I was playing a DVD and had figured out most of the bells and whistles on the remote. Simple and sophisticated all at the same time. I'm impressed.By the way, the only reason my Sony VCR doesn't flash 12:00 is because it's smart enough to set it's own clock. I love smart appliances.
Plug and go. This product is easy to use and works great. I used it to use my big flat screen as a computer monitor.
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS ITEM ONLY 1 HEAD PHONE WORKED AND THE MIC NEVER WORKED EITHER. YOU CAN HEAR FAIRLY CLEAR BUT MINE WAS BROKEN OR DAMAGED BUT IT MAY HAVE JUST BEEN MINE.
I had waited since March for this product to be released and I finally received it a couple days after it's release. I mainly bought it to use as a navigation unit for the car, but since Garmin hasn't released the automobile navigation kit yet, it isn't practical for that use now, as there is no way to mount it. I was also intrigued at having a PDA built in. I fell more in love with it when I finally received it, as I had owned a black and white GPS before, but never a PDA. I haven't been able to use it very much though, as my battery never fully charged and I have had to send the unit back to Garmin for repair, and have not received it back yet. That was extremely dissapointing, waiting 6 months for it to be released and then sending it back 5 days after getting it.If you have never had a PDA, make sure to go to the Garmin web site and download the instruction manual, as it does not come with the unit (only the GPS-specific instructions are included). I was totally lost on how to do any PDA applications without the manual.If you plan on using the detailed street-level mapping for any trips of more than a hundred or so miles, an SD card will be recommended. The unit comes with 128MB of RAM, which seems like a lot, until downloading the maps and finding out that half of the RAM is already being used by other applications. I would recommend a couple of cards if you travel extensively, as it would require over 1GB to map the whole US at street level. If a street level map is not available in the unit's memory, or on a card, for your destination, the unit will not be able to find the address, and therefore will not be able to issue driving instructions to the destination.I was originally going to buy a PDA and buy an add-on GPS to it until I saw this unit at Garmin. I am dissapointed that I had to send it back so soon, however I am sure I will love it eventually, as I enjoyed just messing around with it, before sending it back.
This fully covers a poster and is pretty easy to use. Much less than going to the copy store and paying for lamination.
Unfortunately it took me 2 pair to realize this product is shoddily made. Both myself and another transcriptionist purchased these. They were wonderful! They cancelled out most of the office noise; however, after about 3 weeks her right ear bud went out and less than a week later my left. She went back to $20 ear buds and I stupidly got another pair. Bingo 3 weeks later the left went out again. I didn't want to go through the hassle of dealing with Sony but I figured at least one person might be warned to save their money.
I've owned this computer for a number of years, I am extremely pleased Sony Always has made excellent products and this qualifies as one.When first purchased dual-layer DVD's were just out for the main public, this machine comes with a dual layer DVD, it was difficult at first to get support for these types of drives since the Motion picture industry was suing everyone for even releasing Standard DVD burners but in its own fashion time brought the change about.What most people do not realize is that this machine brings you the 3.2 GHZ processor speed that the core 2 duo Pentium 4's (not the actual PHYSICAL dual core) give you.The pros of the machine seriously outweigh the cons.Pro:Dual layer burner3.2 GHz with 1mb l2 cacheUpgradable to 2 Gigs memoryHyper threading for a %20-30 increase in multi-thread speeds.3.5 Floppy drive for compatibilityAll the variety of usb, Ethernet, etc... Output / Input PathsTiVo type recording features with exceptional SONY support programsSony's still exceptional support, they really don't love you and leave you (yet)Old interfaces to remain compatible, legacy printers and serial ports as well7 usb ports for all the new stuff. Easy access ports front and backFull TV interface with even a IR remoteCons:Very Noisy Fan (seriously)Windows machine with only Trials copies of office software (big negative)Front end usb and memory card readers difficult to reach when unit is on floor512 mb should have started at 1Gig:Extreme performance boost for this configurationUnlike the RS360dS, this puppy does not have an easy access case forHardware Upgrades, But Looks slick!TV input no TV output (that would have been nice)Don't know what the market price for these guys go for right now, but if your looking at %80-90 of the so-called NEW centrino p4 dual cores why not get a machine 3 x faster and loaded, I still own/buy SONY RS360ds p3's and they do everything and better then most of the 1.6 GHz p4's with Dual cores of today.Brand does matter, but even more so quality: Sony machines have a history of outlasting and remaining functional for 5 to 10 years whereas others are old when you take them out of the store, and when I buy computers they are for over a decade!Duftopia
There was nothing easy about this install nor was the support very helpful. Long story short I returned the product and purchased an Airlink 101. The Airlink installed flawlessly.
The Canon SD1000 is the best digital I've ever used. The only downgrade I can give it is the size of the display...and that's only because I'm used to a Nikon film-type with a 70-200 zoom. Plus I've gotta like anything "SDxxx" 'cause those are MY initials too!
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.
This is a great little camera. I am a photographer but have three young small kiddos and can't always lug my pro SLR everywhere. I love having this it fits in my pocket or diaper bag for those times when I am alone lugging all the kids but still want some photos. It does a pretty good job in manual too. I love the wide angle and face recognition.
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 had never heard of a jump drive until a friend of mine who is a programmer told me I needed one, after receiving my gizmo I started putting my pictures on it, I had a large collection of my youngest daughter who had died last year, they all fit and then within 1 week of doing this my computer crashed and if I had not had the gizmo I would have lost them all, I have nothing but praise for this device.
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 really like this head. I hate the traditional heads with different levers, knobs etc. to change each angle. This one is so easy to use - and having the leveler inside is awesome!
The mids are excellent but the bass is not all that great. I connected them to my system and I am really pleased with the sound.
So what's not to love about this camera?! It's small enough to fit in my pocket, and it's ready to take a picture almost as soon as I hit the on button. Love the screen on the back, just the right size for reviewing pictures and deciding whether to keep them or not. Ease of use for sure. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!Today is: 7/27/08. I bought this camera in October of '07, had no problem with it until June '08 when I was on vacation! I pushed the button to turn it on, and on the screen appeared "lens error". I kept turning it on and off, same result each time. So I went to the internet to research this, and found other people had the same problem with this camera! After reading a lot of comments on many websites, I decided the best advice was to smack it with my hands to try and get the gears to realign. I did that and it worked! Although it made a little more of a grinding sound as the lens came out. It took a few days of having to smack it every once in awhile before it finally quit giving me trouble. It still works, but sometimes my photos are a little more blurry, so then I have to shut it off and turn it back on. I would no longer give this camera five stars. There was nothing that happened to it before it started acting up, which is what happened to a lot of other people. I really like this camera's size and features, I just wish it had stayed unflawed.5/11/09. Still using this thing, I'd probably still give it four stars. Last summer it gave me that bit of trouble, but after that it's been back to normal. Which is why I'd leave a star off, for that hiccup. Love the size, slips easily into my pocket, and overall it works for what I need it to!
As an english person living in america i cant watch my region 2 dvds but now i can, also expand my american dvd collection. i can also use this dvd player in england. Also not having to change the region manually is a god send. Awsome product. A must buy!
Received my replacement ram today and it was plug and play.Thank you for the fast turn around on the defective item.That is the first time in 25 years that I have ever receiveda defective item from you.Bill.
If you're looking for a camera that's small enough to tuck in your purse or pocket yet powerful enough to do everything you expect out of a point and shoot camera, then this one's for you.
You pretend tech-jokers, laugh all you want - this cable is the real deal. When I first received mine, I rushed to hook it up to my system. and was crestfallen; the edge of the music sounded as if it had been routed through an echo chamber. It only lasted for a fraction of a millisecond, but *I* could hear it. I immediately got on the phone to Denon, and as you can imagine, their support was superb. After asking me a few questions about my rig, the support person said "this is a question I am hating to be asking you, but did you follow the directional arrows when you plugged it in?" Well, I felt like he could see the face go beet red.I regained my composure, and explained how embarassed I was, especially as a binary engineer. How could I have expected to get clean ones and zeroes through a backwards wire? The best way I can try to explain this to a neophyte is this: imagine grating cheese with the grater upside-down. Now, you might argue that if you push hard enough, cheese will still go through, and I will concede this point. But is the cheese the same? No, of course not. Instead of smooth strands worthy of a gourmet taco, you end up with a mushy facsimile better left to melting on a bowl of chili (no offense, chili fans).And as it is with cheese, so it is with music; the real cheese versus a mushy facsimile. After I got off the phone, just for amusement, I scoped the signal with the wire - both ways. And wouldn't you know it - phased correctly, I got a pristine signal; the ones and zeroes we are all looking for. But when flipped the wire, only 1% of the signal could be said to be within .005 volt of target. In essence, instead of something like 1011 0011 1001 0111 we would have .9 .1 .9 .9 ... Well, you get the idea.I rushed to put music back on. I immediately went for the powerful remastering of Iggy Pop's Raw Power, often chosen by audiophiles to demonstrate nuance of the highest order. Of course, not satisfied with the decidedly low-resolution CD-ROM offering, I used the direct-to-disk vinyl recording. And before any of you geeks start yelling 'Nyquist-Shannon', slide down a sliding board, then down a flight of stairs and then try explaining to your sore butt some mumbo-jumbo about information theory.At this point, words fail, but I will try: transcendence, ecstacy, bliss... sublime, magnifique, awesome, dude. To go farther would be to offend common decency. Buy this cable. If you were going to spend $500 for a hand-polished diamond needle - buy this cable. If you were going to have the Ethiopian sheep leather in your Ultrasones relined, buy this cable. You get the idea...Buy this cable.
My old Sony desktop sound system died and I replaced it with this under counter Sony. What a mistake!!! The radio sound is terrible and wavers. CDs sound terrible and beautiful sounding music is so distorted that listening is painful. I called Sony and they told me, Tough. I have a new opinion of Sony,,,,nevermore!!!!!!!
After picking up a new receiver I overlooked the fact that the vast majority don't have turntable input anymore. I was unable to enjoy my LPs, so I had to breakdown and buy a preamp (the cheap route). After a short time I concluded this was not the right solution, and sucked it up and bought this turntable (the more expensive route). I wish I had done this first, what a joy it is to hear my college albums on a killer receiver.
It took me about 4 months to find out how to do some things with this player. After figuring it out i'd say it's pretty damn good. To be able to access the MP3 songs directly you must put your TV on the DVD view. There you will see 8 songs listed per page and you can punch in the number of the track to get to it AND see all the song names. Very slick! Now i use this while on my treadmill. Keeping the remote handy i jump from song to song that goes with my running mood. I highly recommend this player for people who like cool features. I have had no problems with it after 6 months of ownership.
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.
Today, in a web meeting, someone complimented me on my headphones. I thanked him and thought back to the day, eight, nine years ago when my (now ex-) boyfriend gave them to me and how disappointed I was. HEADPHONES? Nine years later, I haven't given them a second thought, though I use them daily. And I realized that THAT is the mark of quality; something that is so reliable and consistent while also being so high quality that you completely take for granted the role it plays in your life on a daily basis.So, in this review, just a quick thank you for nine years of easy beats. Much more than I can say for that relationship...
The digital rebel xti was a gift to my daughter. She loves it. It was delivered two days before it was expected.
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.
This I bought for my second Tungsten E. The first one died as it fell from my shirt pocket flat on the floor, so I decided to protect my investment with a hardcase shell, and it has paid off.I dropped several times the thing and works like a charm. A few scratches on the shell, but my Palm intact.Its the best buy ever.
This is a great pressur cooker. I had a 4qt cooker years ago but this is much better.
This is one great machine. Fast, great photo prints. Easy to use software, can't say enough good things about this product. Beats Epson's product by far.
Diffuse your Speedotron flashheads in a jiffy with these Lightsox diffusers. No gaffer tape. No hassle. Easy to use and, they fit perfectly on the reflector. Highly recommended by this 25 year professional photographer.
I bought this lens as a walkaround since it covers a wide range and can tackle most general shooting situations. It is certainly the best bang for your buck and it's a good choice for around $400. I consider myself just an avid amateur photographer so I couldn't justify spending over $1000 for a luxury lens. The issue isn't exactly money but matching gear with your own skill, experience and use. I take sharp, well exposed pictures with the EF 28-135mm and am not disappointed as it has handled various situations well for me.
The professional photographer who takes our family pictures recommended this to me when I told him I wanted to get a digital slr camera. He said I would likely not need more than 8 mp unless I wanted to enlarge my prints beyond 16x20.For the past 6 years I have used a point and shoot Canon digital Elph, and have been quite satisfied. However, it is too slow to capture images quickly, one after another, and it has only 3.2 mp.I researched the Canon Digital Rebel Xt, Xti, and others in its class prior to buying. The Xt and Xti came out on top. I went to a local store to handle one in person before I bought it online. One thing I had forgotten is that with a slr camera I have to use my hand to twist the lens to the desired closeness or depth, and then when I press the shutter button slightly it will focus the subject into clarity. --Previously, I thought pushing the button would do it all! I miss the ease of the point and shoot, and the size, but I love being able to use interchangeable lenses. A wide angle for Thanksgiving dinner, classroom photos, etc. And my telephoto lens for getting closeups without needing to be so close up and disturbing the scene, i.e. attracting attention to myself and distracting the little kids in my daughters class while taking pictures of them playing. And I can't wait to take sports pictures from the sideline.I bought the digital rebel xti, as opposed to the digital rebel xt, not for the additional 2 mp, but for the bigger lcd screen on the back of the camera. The additional $150 was worth me not having to squint every time I review a picture over the next 10 yrs. (My Canon Elph is 6 yrs old and still going strong.) I expect to have this camera for at least 10 yrs and to build a lens accessory collection around it to use in various settings.The only thing I found a bit awkward was that the camera didn't fit in my hands as well as I would have liked, and it seemed to tilt forward a bit (front heavy). Both of these minor issues were remedied by purchasing the battery pack grip. The grip not only provided a better handling surface (and battery life) but also seems to balance the camera's weight in the center.I am still pleased with this camera and continue to be excited about every opportunity to take photos.
I've had my bean for over two years now and i LOVE it. Too bad Sony stopped selling them shortly after they came out.If you can get your hands on one i highly recommend it. It's so easy to use and i LOVE the unique shape of it. i use mine all the time while working out and i've never ever had a problem with it. I'm not crazy about the Sonic Stage software that comes with it, but it is easy to use.i see a lot of reviewers dont like the headphones, but for me they're perfect. i have very small ears and many earbud style headphones are not comfortable for me to use. the ones that came with the bean are great because they do not hurt my ears even after a few hours of use.Sony has a really great product here. iPods are great, but i think the best thing about them is the marketing. i'd much rather have a sony than an apple iPod.
Knowing full well that this table is a Technics knock off i was a bit hesitant. I actually originally bought this with the recording software and i was very un-impressed. For one, seeing i own a recordable cd player i felt the extra 33$ for the software was a waste of money. Not to mention i thought the table was a little cheap and if i so much as walked next to the table while it was playing it would skip. I was not impressed. Than i saw it offered for 140.88 and i wanted to give it one more try.I am not a dj so all the bells and whistles that come with this are insignificant to me. I am not a true audiophile, but i have a decent system and do insist on quality sonics. I have also been spoiled with a Bang and Olufsen turntable so i know what quality sounds like. So to say the Audio Technica had its work cut out for it is an understatement.First off, it feels solid and has nice weight to it. The plastics seem a bit cheap but seeing i'm not gonna bang this thing around a club it should work fine.Setting up the tonearm balance and anti skip takes a bit of concentration and once i figured it out, it worked very well. It also didn't skip like it did the first time around so make sure u are precise with the tracking.Visually it is quite striking, and the red on light and pop up strobe look very cool indeed. The ease of operation is also quite nice and the brake on the platter stops quite quickly.The nice thing with this table is it comes with an Audio Technica cartridge. The stylus i feel is just ok. It's not gonna be suitable for all genres of music but overall, it is ok. It may serve well to be used to records in less than good condition. An upgraded cartridge would probably increase the value of this table considerably.Overall, the biggest difference between this and the Technics is the technics is more solidly made..comprised of all metal with a stronger motor. But once again, if you are not a dj, i don't think it matters much.For 140$, i challenge you to find a better table than this. With an upgraded cartridge and a very stable base to set it on. i think an audiophile may be surprised with its quality. As far as a dj goes, it would probably serve well as a first table. However, considering what u get for your money, you just can't beat this price. And the fact it was at my door in one day...i would recommend this to anyone. Rock on kids
Excellent product! Light weight and comfortable yet very sturdy. Love the colors. Recommended!
works like a charm and this is the least expensive one i have found. ...
As simple as it seems to produce a device that transmits a clean FM signal from a box four feet away from an antennae, I have not found a device capable of doing it. The idea of using a frequency just below the standard FM range (where no interference would get in the way) is a great theory if it worked. With this device it does not. The signal was 30% static and wavered in and out just sitting in my garage. I live in an very rural area where receiving commercial radio is difficult so I thought I should be a good candidate for this kind of solution. No solution here.
Very good product, a lot of memory to use for a low price and shipping.thks.
The ink has metal in it which clogs up and prints sometimes. I spend most of my time removing the cartridge cleaning it and wasting paper. If you don't realize that it is hopeless within 30 days G7 will not replace it. Bye Bye $35.00.
hello,since i was installing another computer to my router, i needed a specific length to fit my needs. cables to go had the closest length to what i actually needed. this 35 foot length allowed me to run the cord around my office and hide it in cord covers. it also allowed me to save a little extra length at each end, so if i needed to move the computer, there was plenty of wiggle room. great product, delivery and easy connection.
The cable between the HDMI ports is very thin, but it actually makes for better use when connecting two items from across the room. Great picture and sound quality thus far with no complaints!
I just opened all of them and tried on a toy and it worked fine. Didn't get hot at all as other batteries would.
Initially, I was skeptical of a pair of headphones at this price-point, but after reading a few of the hundreds of positive reviews here on Amazon, I decided to take the plunge. I positively love them! I have used Bose QC2 headphones on a daily basis, and honestly cannot see a difference in quality between these and the QC2. The sound is crystal-clear, the bass is excellent (perhaps a touch fuller than the QC2), and the noise-cancellation is on par with Bose! A bargain!
This is a good camera. The touch screen makes flipping throught menus very easy; instead of fumbling with button combinations, a button will come up telling you what action it will perform if you push it. I use it more for pictures than video, and the fact you can fit so many more pictures on the disc than on a card is very nice. One problem, you can't delete them unless it's on a DVD-RW. It takes pretty good pictures, with quite a few options for customization. The video is good. I compared this camera to it's younger brothers and the better lens does make a difference in video quality. The biggest problem for me, start up time and disc formatting takes too long, if it was faster, it'd be a five star product. There were a couple good whale shots I missed because the camera was starting up. If I had to buy again, I would.
I agree with comments here, so I'll make mine brief. If you are going to buy a telescope for a beginner, do NOT buy this one. I should have taken this back for a reflective telescope, but it was a gift to my daughter (not from me). Ease of use and brilliance of object is everything to a young astronomer. Get something recommended for surfing the planets. Don't trust the pictures on the box, or buy it for the gadgets. Also, light collection is more important than magnification.
The only bad feature is no view finder. Taking pics in bright daylight is like taking them in the dark--you just guess the aim. I've actually had great luck with the guessing. Otherwise it is perfect. Small size fits into any pocket, large screen, great software.
Works as intended after the initial charging. Retains its charge for a long time. Gave my phone new lease of life.
After a year of use, the scroll function on the mouse is dying. It barely scrolls anymore and is going to have to be replaced soon. I'm disappointed that this mouse lasted only one year. I would not recommend buying this one.
i bought this player with the thought of dvd audio..i love the video playing,fantastic picture...the audio plays nicely as well,has good bass managment i also tried a yamaha dvd audio/video ,cost [money],sounded muddy and boomy...i think this unit is far superior and half the price to boot!the only drawback and why i rated it only 4 stars is that the remote is too small as are the buttons on it and you have to use it slowly and deliberatly otherwise it has a tendency to get confused and freeze up(the whole unit itself),the drawer won't open,until you power it off and back on then all functions resume...strange why it does that but i also returned this and exchanged it for another unit...but it did the same thing,so i imagine it is the nature of the beast..can be aggravating,but the unit is slim and looks nice,fits in my cabinet nicely..i think this is a good buy for the $ with the progressive scan and also another feature i've only seen on more expensive models...a switch to turn off the video signal,giving you a better 6 channel audio signal.
Best buy carries this same charger for over $15 dollars... plus this is 6 feet long so the kids can sit in the back seat while its charging in the front. Its great!
This is a high quality speaker wire. I needed two 45 foot spans for rear entertainment speakers and lost no sound quality in the process.
Yeah. Broke upon isntalling. However bein the handy guy i am, i rigged that baby and its fine. They should def beef up the mounting wings some how to prevent this. And send me a new one when they do!!!!!!
it is very unstable. my devices can't connect to the router or drop connection.sometimes i have to restart the router 10 times before it works.image how frustrating it can be when you really need the internet.
These headphones are used daily on 4-mile walks that I take with my dogs. Thus I have had some extended experience with the PMX60 Sennheisers, and I can safely say that they deliver first-class performance with the MP3 audio books to which I listen. They are comfortable and produce superior sound. I can recommend them without hesitation.
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 had great hopes in buying this item to run it underneath my carpet.Ran it underneath and got horrible interference.Don't even bother buying one. You'll want to return it.
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.
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.
Warning: The earlier model in this series (895) cuts deep arc-shaped scratches from the outer edge of your DVD. I would strongly recommend against purchasing any high-capacity DVD changer from SONY unless this problem has clearly been addressed. I have lost $200 in scratched DVDs most of which went into the unit in pristine condition.
I'm a nature photographer, and some times the colors change in the picture when an UV filter is used (flowers, the sky, etc)... Sometimes I want that doesn't happen, so I bought this filter. This is an excellent filter for genuine Nikon lenses. I'm happy with the purchase because it fits with my AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm DX lens. This Nikon filter is very clear and I haven't noticed any difference in overall picture quality. In addition, it's a very good protection for my lenses. Keep in mind that this filter is not UV.
This seller will definitely be referred to others who shop on Amazon. The camera was just as advertised and it arrived very fast. Congrats to this seller and I hope he/she keep doing the good work he has started. (S)he should always remember that good name and trust is better than riches.
This flash is the Canon's top of the line machine gun, or was until the introduction of theCanon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flash! You will be amazed how fast it reloads. With its incredible 58 meters guide number, which is about 190 feet, it is also very powerful. It is very versatile, and you can turn the head in two different rotational axes which lets you be very creative with the lighting and your bounce options. If your camera does not offer IR Assist beam, this flash has its own and lets you shoot easier in dim lighting. It is a bit heavy, but if you are serious about photography, just forget about any weaker models. Down the road, you will love all the extra features on this one.Overall, it is a versatile and very powerful flash. I am not a fan of artificial lighting, but this flash made a lot of impossible shots possible. There is only one newer and more powerful flash in Canon's lineup and that is600EX-RT. That one offers wireless control of several flashes and is a little bit more powerful, so you may want to look into that before ordering this one.
This is one of the best products I have bought in a long time. It is easy for my old eyes to see the time and temperture from anywhere in the room. I liked it so much I bought another one for a friend and two of my friends that I told about it have also bought one.As always buying from AMAZON is a pleasure, no mess no problems just plain old great service every time.Thanks ED
It worked great for a whole week, the it just stopped completely. At least it was inexpensive and not worth the trouble trying to send it back for a refund.
I love the camera. I have high school boys in sports and am using the sports sequence and continuous shooting features which are great and self explanatory. I am very happy with my new camera.
En mi pais muy dificil que encuentre esos cables con la calidad y el tama&ntilde;o que tiene.Muy fuerte material, no pesa casi nada, lo recomiendo 1000 x 1000
Well made....accomodates my equipment nicely......rides nicely on backwith center of gravity....Many nice features.
This is the greatest thing ever invented. I have hours of mp3's and I can even watch windows media videos and mpeg movies(yes, Entire Movies. I can even fit two 1.5 hour movies). What more can you ask for? There is only one concern i have with this, The drive while in operation heats the screen up incredibly, i dont know if that is necesserily bad for the screen because mine after hours of non stop use is working fine.
Had to replace a pair of what I thought were fairly descent outdoor speakers, until I got these. Yamaha, you did it again! Last year I replaced my Sony receiver with a Yamaha, and not replaced my outdoor JBL speaker with these. I have to say WOW!! I added an outdoor volume control and the sound is amazing. You won't be disappointed.
To clarify from other posts, there are two sides to this screen - a glossy and a more grainy side. The one or two complaints about their being grainy color artifacting was because the micro-louvered side was turned to the viewer. If you just flip the screen over, you don't see this.I contract as a digital creative artist at a company where workers sit at long open tables instead of cubicles, with zero privacy and people walking behind me all day long (hate it). This screen discourages nosy coworkers from snooping as they walk by. Not that I have anything to hide, but I find the peering to be distracting and not easily tuned out. The screen definitely disorients just enough to provide a 'glance-plus' level of privacy, which is usually all you need. If someone were to stand behind you, they could get an idea what you were doing - though I'm working with images and I think text would be quite safe unless they were directly behind your shoulder. In that case, small font size would be adequate protection.I have not felt the need to dim the screen brightness to push privacy further, but that's an option, though it wouldn't be hugely effective in the case of images and would probably become a usability problem.I'm very satisfied with this product and feel the price was worth it for the additional peace of mind. Short of some new technology with electronic decoder glasses, out of phase monitors, etc, this is likely the best you can get for a physical privacy screen.
I got this case for free with a palm tx deal here on amazon. It does exactly what a case needs to do. It protects my palm great and fits very smooth inside my pocket. I work in a hospital and the smooth case cleans very well. It is not wise to have a leather case that can harbor bacteria. No the power button is not easily accessible, but does it need to be? I can turn the palm on with the font buttons very easy.It does rattle in the case. That is my only complaint. I do recommend this case, but I would not pay 30 bucks for it. I think it will do for a while.****EDIT- 6 months later the latch is broke and the case cant stay closed. i have to use a rubber band. still not bad for free and it keeps all the dust and pocket lint out. I WOULD NEVER BUY THIS, BUT ITS NOT BAD FOR FREE.
I was looking for a good pair of earphones at a reasonable price. The advert and name of this put me off but I decided to try them. I have several songs that focus on the base.Boy was I impressed. The bass is very clear and deep with these earphones. If you do not want good bass then you might want something else, but they do deliver on the bass. Great buy.
First off, this card is great. Its small, sturdy, and delivers the space it said it would.Second, the price is excellent.Third, the nature of these cards is *much* slower than your handheld.My motivations were to expand my Palm 505 and be able to hold plenty of documents and web data on my Palm. The problem I had was the Palm didn't want to use all that space. The Palm OS VFS works rather like a fair hack. I had to find software (MSMount and a new browser LauncherX -- the latter is a shareware product) to actually mount the apps and data on the remote drive as well as Filez which allows you to perform file system operations on the card.After all this, my 505 works great with all the extra space.
I keep my camera with me everywhere I go. I throw it in my bag and and it needs to be sturdy enough to go everywhere I go. I love this model because it has taken everything I throw at it with aplomb. So far the only problem is when a key scratched the case when they were sandwiched together in my pocket on a roller coaster. I shoved it up the leg of my wetsuit while surfing and got one of the best pictures of my life. I took it to Discovery Cove with my little cousins and captured memories they'll never forget. I've taken it jetskiing, sailing, even wakeboarding and its still taking great pics. Granted its not going to stand up against an SLR or even some other pocket digicams in picture quality, but thats not what this camera is all about. If you want to capture that sunset or soccer game then do it with something else, but can your SLR get a shot of someone surfing from surf level at a distance of four feet? How about someone swimming a school of tropical fish? As far as battery life goes; I can get a full 2GB XD card filled on one charge, so by the time I need to empty the card I can charge the battery. This is an awesome camera, and worth every penny.
I had no problems with the product. Worked great, and was shipped fast.Thanks
I purchased the Nikon AS-15 for use with my Canon XSI digital camera. It has performed exactly the way I had expected. It gives you the choice of using your flash wherever you feel you want it to be.
I have a ton of VHS tapes for my kid that I really would like to box up and put away for good. This device makes creating a VHS quality copy of the tapes a snap. Formerly this process meant getting a video-capture card for my PC, and lugging my PC out in the living room to hook up to the VCR. Then I had to convert the video from MPEG-2 down to AVI or MP4. What a pain.Enter the Neuros. This device fits easily behind my TV set and is a bridge between the VCR and TV (something my PC capture card couldn't do) so my kid can watch while I record with the Neuros.Simply insert a USB drive (or memory card) into the Neuros (I use a 2GB USB stick which gets me about 1hr 30mins at the best quality) and start running the VCR and hit 'record' on the Neuros remote. You have the option to setup recordings ahead of time, so you could have the Neuros act as a sort-of DVR. I haven't tried this yet but can't imagine it being a problem.The device also comes with a small flash card to store firmware updates. As of this writing I haven't attempted a firmware upgrade.The Neuros UI isn't all-that. But gets the job done. The remote is nice, but it only serves me to start and stop recordings (I rename files when transferred to my computer), so I wouldn't mind seeing some buttons on the Neuros for those specific functions. The Neuros stand feels brittle, but since you're not moving the thing around all the time, it's no biggie.Overall a 5-star rating since the device does exactly what I need. That is making fast and easy recordings from my VCR so I can archive all the stuff on a DVD-R for playback (on my PS3 or computer) and thus allowing me to pack away all the VHS tapes and VCR for good!
Yep, I had the same problem with the error message that there was a paper jam. There was NO paper jam. It stopped feeding paper so we just bought another one. Can't for the life of me figure out what the problem is. Not worth trying to get repaired since it will probably cost $50 just for someone to look at it!
The most noticeable experience from wearing these headphones for less than an hour was the constant pain that my ears were in. The cups are too small and shallow. These headphones require normal sized ears to be squished into the cups. The sound quality doesn't matter (which seems good), neither does the nifty retractable mike. These are features you really expect to see in a set of headphones you plan to use for hours in a game while you're talking to others and the headphones are no good for that. The overriding experience is the PAIN.The only people I recommend these headphones to are small children and veteran mixed martial artists who are used to having jacked up ears. Oh and perhaps to aspiring MMA practitioners who don't mind having pain inflicted on their aural extremities. And to masochists who enjoy torturing their own ears. I guess that's four group of people. Other than that the folding design is nice, as is the mike. But the lack of a volume knob or mike mute is annoying.Sound like I'm nitpicking? Wear this pair long enough to watch a movie and decide if the crushing pain is worth it. And then try to get your money back. Or put another way, would you praise a car for its handling prowess and suspension when the seats are wooden benches and you're too big to sit behind the wheel anyway? In a word, no.And no, I'm not some 6'9" giant with a head the size of a basketball. I'm about average height (5'8") with an average head and normal ears that don't stick out. Sorry, SteelSound 3H, you don't make the grade.
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
I purchased this item for a Thanksgiving Family photo shoot. While it would be great if you could use this wireless remote from any angle, it does work as advertised in direct line with camera. My camera is a Canon Rebel XSI and the remote was easy to set-up and has worked every time. I feel it is a good deal for the money and a great option to have for your camera. I would also commend Amazon for their prompt shipping and delivery.
After exhaustive research of specs. and reviews (an educational process in itself). I decided to purchase the DX6490 over the 5-6 MP Olympus and Nikon cameras. Why? Because the 10x zoom and highly rated ease of use appealed to me, an intermediate user without professional aspirations. After I shopped and received it I found the camera easy to use to take pictures. However, I found that the software provided and the manual (nothing much useful about the software) were not useful in transferring the pictures to either Mac nor PC. I found the camera dock a silly sort of doo-dad that took up extra space without much utility.The frustrations I have with the camera are two:1) when the AC-DC power source is plugged into the camera (without the dock) it does NOT charge the Li-Ion battery!?? So the docked camera (turned off) is the only way to charge the battery without the use of a separate batter charger (extra). A but ridiculous.2) The camera accepts ONLY SD (memory) cards, NGO Microdrives or SmartMedia, etc. . Again, a little silly. I get the impression that the camera was designed in two or three different rooms simultaneously, with no communication between or among them.One other nice-to-have on this chunky little camera would be a better ergonomic design in order to handle it: to hold it in your right hand and take pictures requires that you hold it (primarily) with your thumb and middle finger while you operate the shutter with your index finger. The problem with that is in case you want to use that great (and it is great) 10x zoom, you have to use either your thumb or index finger (although using the index finger for that is pretty clumsy) If they had put the zoom control where the jog dial is, it would have been a lot easier.That LCD display and the Electronic View Finder are VERY nice. The LCD is about the biggest one on any digital camera. the EVF is great even on really snowy bright days (even I can use it well despite my visual impairments).So I still like the chunky little bugger a LOT, but be prepared to put in some time online for the software mess and buy the additional battery charger and batteries. Buy a case that will accommodate the camera dock (although I would like to take it apart and reduce it into a simple plug in. Just in case the dock connection on the bottom of the camera turns out to be a problem (gets dirty and shorts out or gums up), get an extended warranty.
i read alot of reviews on many different brands before i selected these as my purchase. first thing if your new to wireless headphones they will never sound as good as wired . that being said i would buy these again if i lost them, that right there tells you that they work well. PROS: sound good at medium voulme ( you cant crank em really loud gets static) . comfort is really amazing considering they are so huge, i can watch movies all the way thru without pain. very easy to setup . CONS: the famous Hiss you allways get when there is silent parts to a movie (annoying but part of wireless headphones) . the sound is only good not awesome (my jabra Halo bluetooth playing thru iphone is awesome sound) . OVERALL: Easy to use, comfortable, sounds good, solid purchase as long as u can handle hiss when silent parts to movies.
Within 1 year this thing no longer plays any MP3 player. I am now seriously wondering if it also was responsible for corrupting and ruining my Nano because it stopped working after I used it with this Emerson box. Looks cool...neat blue lights, pretty good sound...but BEWARE. Total crap.
I've had camera armor on my Nikon D40x since I took the camera out of the box. For the money, this is a cheap way of protecting your expensive camera from light bumps and bruises. I haven't had a chance to test it in a drop (thankfully) but it would at least provide a little protection from that too.
I am very pleased with this product. I have an easyshare printer and camera and the pics are great. I like the fact that I know exactly how many photos I can print and not just get a low ink cartridge warning. The price Amazon offers even with shipping far outweighs that in store bought development.
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.
I have purchased 2 units and neither one work! I have contacted GE about this matter and, like others, they want me to pay to return it to them and the matter is still not resolved. The CD doesn't work and the radio is unpreditctable at best. I will never buy a GE electronic! GE knows about the problems but still continues to take your money!
I received the strap I ordered in a timely fashion and the vendor sent me all of the proper e-mails with the status of the order and what-not. One bonus is that I went directly to the vendors website, adorama.com, and found a site that I will be using in the future. Great photo tips page and great prices on picture developing.
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 hesitated a bit after reading one of the reviews about the tight fell of these tubes. I went ahead with them and am glad I did. Yes they are snug, however not in a bad way. I'd rather have this than a plastic set that is loose and can't handle a little bigger macro lens. Overall, I'd recommend this product.
Wow!! Where do I start? Well, if you are reading this, you don't want a lot of jabber, so I'll try to keep it to a minimum. Just the facts, right??OK. First off, I would consider myself an audiophile. Been in the music genre for almost 35 years. Currently in the studio working on a CD. OK, these headphones. Fit: They were a little tight at first but then opened up to be not too tight or soft, kinda just right. Size: Well, they are kinda big, but hey, they "are" headphones..:) Sound: I would have to say these are some, no, these are "the best" set I have ever owned. The bass is natural and true. Mids, great. Highs, right there, not too edgy. How I came to my conclusion. I have listened to; Night in Tunisia with Arturo Sandoval. I used this song for the highs exhibited by his trumpet. For Bass response I listened to, Illegal and Lord of the Low Frequencies by Stanley Clark, (Impeccable sound from Stanley) his music will really test the lows of your cans., Desire by Tom Scott (Sax Player) some old Disco, Blues (Lou Rawls) Slow stuff (Isley Brothers) Oldies, (Goin Out of my head, California Dreamin, ) Motown, and some Classical. I could go on but I won't. Bottom line, it's going to be hard to take these off. They really sound that good. Oh, I used my ITouch with EQ setting on "Classical". I am rediscovering my music. Finally, cans I have owned, Bose QC2, Grado SR 80i, and Sony Studio monitors. Everyone will have his or her own opinion about these, but as for me, this is it. I am thinking of purchasing another pair just to keep.
We had our TV three months before it broke -- it started turning on and off on its own until it just wouldn't turn on again. We gave the TV to the service center (authorized by Toshiba) who told us the part they needed was back-ordered at Toshiba. Over two weeks later, we're still in the queue to have Toshiba simply look for the part, with no guarantees as to if or when they'll find it. We've had to make multiple phone calls just to get Toshiba to do anything at all -- and we've had to act as the middle man between the authorized service center and Toshiba. I definitely won't be buying another Toshiba TV after this experience!
I purchased this printer to replace a Hewlett Packard 6p, a real workhorse. I selected this printer because of the price and the features. Fast printing, large paper tray and easy to use. It has come thru on all counts. It prints faster than I thought it would and has been trouble free. There have been no paper jams and the print quality is very good.We have 5 users connected to it over a simple peer to peer network. It gets heavy use, with no problems. Looks like it was a good replacement for the HP 6p printer it replaced.
I have had these earphones for two years. They are excellent! The sound is very good but the best thing about these is the comfort and convenience factor! These stay put on your ears... No more annoying slip outs!SO if you need a cheap pair that stays on "no matter what" Give these a try !
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 bought 2 packs of Polaroid 600 film and the film must have been old because the photos were very foggy and most of them didn't smear the developer evenly so much of the photos were not even developed. I paid over $100 for the two pack. It was for my granddaughter's camera and she was very disappointed. I was willing to pay the price but not for really bad film.
Not much to say about this. It's speaker wire. Seems to be well made and I get a good sound out of it. Not the prettiest to look at, but I was able to paint it white where I needed to kind of hide it in the open.
I bought this to quickly make stocks, and cook soups and vegetables. It really does work, and makes yum-yum foods quickly, when one doesn't have the time to spend 3 hours making foods. I'm impressed by the quality of the stainless steel, particularly the bottom, which is pretty thick. I don't see any downsides to owning one.
I haven't an opportunity to use the tripod yet, but the Nikon case and battery alone is worth this offer. The cleaning tools also come in handy. I am not sure when I will use the other items.My purchase arrived quickly. I won't hesitate to use this company again for my camera needs.
In general, the HL-1440 is pretty good. Easy setup... practically plug &amp; play once I downloaded the latest driver software for Mac OS 10.2. Have printed at least 500 sheets since I bought it with nary a paper jam. Only one limitation: unlike other laser printers I have owned, the HL-1440 has no density control to make the printing darker or lighter. Mine prints very light in normal settings (and unacceptably invisible in toner saver mode). Some fonts print darker than others, so it's possible to get acceptable print density if you don't mind limiting your choice of fonts. The flip side is that because the HL-1440 is stingy with ink its toner cartridges last a long time, making it dramatically cheaper to own than competing printers. I'm finding it a capable draft printer -- 90% of my printing -- and keeping my old ink-jet printer for finished work.
I bought this for my grandson to watch DVD's and Tapes and it still works great. He's only 4 so I don't imagine he is very gentle with it. The people that are not satisfied expected more out of a low priced unit. I bought the cheapest unit I could find and for the money, it does exactly what I expected it to do. It has great sound, great picture, and is easy to use and set up.
This wireless router is stylish and functional -- you'd think it was a Sony. It's a snap to set up, has a great web interface, and natively supports DynDNS. Every option a network dreams of, and even better, the ability to disable those options! Pick one up now.
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.
These earbuds were great until they broke, which only took two months and no abuse. They isolate sound incredibly well--perhaps too well in some situations. The cord length is also almost ideal for me as a 6' tall person, though I could do with maybe an extra inch in some circumstances. The adjustable earpieces are great. Really, the only problem I have with these earbuds is that they broke for no reason. I started to notice that the right channel of my music was a little weak about a week ago. I thought maybe I was hearing things and didn't think much of it. However, some time during a 7 day span, the "weak" channel turned into a nonexistent channel. I know it's these earbuds because I tried a different set of headphones and they worked fine. I also don't bang up my stuff or listen to my music at high volumes. I'm not sure what would cause that sort of decay in performance. Anyway, the earbuds are now broken and I've flushed some money down the toilet. I'm going to look at another brand for my next pair.
This is a relatively inexpensive modem that gets the job done! I was thinking of purchasing Motorola or something of equal respectability, but I must say that Zoom didn't let me down in any way. It was really easy to install (once I resolved the compatibility issue) and it works great so far (I've had it for a month). I'd recommend it.
Do not buy for CD/DVD printing. Worst software I have ever encountered. Worst customer support I have ever encountered. Took mine back. Received a full refund.
so useful and so helpful - everywhere is covered - didn't have to worry if i picked the right converter - make sure not to forget to use an adapter or you can ruin your appliance
I mainly use my iPod for working out on aerobic equipment at the gym (treadmill, stepper, bike, etc). I've been looking for some earphones to replace the ones Apple gives you with the iPod. Although those offer decent sound, they are damned uncomfortable and make my ears hurt after 30 minutes (I don't understand why can't Apple include comfortable earbuds with their product!)I did a lot of research before buying these V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds. At first I was going to get some Sony earbuds, but after reading about the problems with the cord spontaneously disintegrating, I decided against it and went for the V-Moda instead.All I can say is: WOW! I thought the sound from the Apple earbuds was pretty good, but it's nothing compared to the V-Moda's. As you would expect, the sound is rather "bassy," but the highs are also quite crisp. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but really it's extremely good. I'm very very pleased with this purchase!I mainly use my iPod at the gym. As you can imagine it gets pretty noisy there and I wind up having to crank up the sound on my iPod to hear the music well. These V-Moda's fit in my ear extremely comfortably and actually provide a great deal of noise blocking. All that extra noise created by the other treadmills and bikes around me is 70 to 80 percent blocked out! I was quite amazed. And this allows me to hear the music clearly, therefore I don't need to crank the volume of my iPod so high. The music sounded so much better than usual that it motivated me to exercise longer -- because I was really enjoying the sound of the music so much!Since they are earbuds, you do have to place them rather deeply into your ear canal to achieve the correct bass and noise-blocking effects. You may need to fiddle with it a little bit to get all the bass effect. But the earbuds are a not uncomfortable. In fact, I wore them for an hour and forgot that they were on. Extremely comfortable!I've only owned them for a couple of weeks so I can't comment on their durability, but I'm very careful with my stuff so I expect them to last a long time. I plan to order one or two more pairs.Oh, and by the way, I also ordered a pair of iLuv 301s because they were inexpensive -- the sound doesn't even begin to compare. The iLuv 301's produce a tinny little sound, whereas these V-Moda Bass Freq's are terrific. It's like comparing a transister radio to a 100-watt speaker.Overall I give the V-Moda Bass Freq's five stars for quality, sound, noise blocking, and a good value for the money!
I bought these quite a while back and it still pleases me to use them. They are very light weight, easy to use and have good quality lenses. I'd buy another pair without any doubt if l needed a good travel pair of binoculars.
this product is an excellent product it had great bass and it is desighned to fit you perfectly the ear pieces move to fit your head also the sound quality is great but the picture on amazon is somewhat misleading it does not come with sound contol on the headphones and it doesnt come with the dapter shown in the picture, and it does not weigh 5 pound it is less than 1 pound, but it has great sound and i would recommend it to anyone
I installed one of these cables between my gigabit ethernet switch and my Canon Pixma 6700 color printer. I know it's not a sanctioned use, but I was looking for the ultimate in speed and color fidelity. I'm freaky that way.The first time I downloaded a picture to the printer over this cable, the bits moved so fast the printer collapsed into a naked singularity, right there in my office.Since then, I can't find the cat, and my entire set of VAX/VMS 4.7 documentation (DEC Will Rise Again!) (Mmmmm, orangey!) has gone missing.Please, for the love of God, please, do not use these cables! The very existence of Earth may depend on your decision!
Ordered from Amazon and it arrived with a non functioning power supply.It was an easy return to Amazon, but ended up buying another at China-Mart.Seagate must not have a final inspection point in their factory.
When I purchased this printer, I wasn't aware it didn't come with the ink cartridges. I thought the $19.99 price was too unbelievable. I was right! At an office supply store the ink was running for close to $100.00 for both black and colored. I wanted to return the printer but was asked to contact the supplier. The supplier offered to work out a resonable price for the ink. I was told I could get the ink from them for $10.00 plus shipping. So I agreed to do that. The shipping was more for the 2 little cartridges than for the entire printer itself. Then I found the printer could not be installed, so I called the company leaving a message. I also emailed them as well asking for help, but have never heard back from them either way. I ended up spending $40.00 for a $19.99 printer that I have no use for. I sold the printer to someone who thought they might have more success with it! Good Luck!
payed a little extra because i wanted the kodak charger. turns out, the picture is misleading. the charger works, but it's a generic charger.
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 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
These headphones are resole under diffrent names over and over. Let me tell you something, they are expensive and are [bad]. Sure it vibrates but if you feel the construction there is something wrong. Fake wire stoppers, bad middle unit position, weak screws, [bad] hardware overall. Do not get this unless you like RMAs.
This is an unbeatable bargain for a 4Gb USB stick. It works great with Vista as well, which unfortunately is still an issue with some USB sticks.
I'm very satisfied with this simple to use but also very powerful camera. I highly recomend it for everyone who expects a great optical quality and userfriendly interfaces.
My previous experience with a Netgear Ethernet PC card has been positive. So, I purchased the WGR614 because of its impressive specs. Setup with my DSL modem was straightforward and everything seemed to work well. After a week or so the router began to drop synch, but (usually) was able to reconnect. Performance continued to degrade, however, and within a few days became only rarely usable. After a week of checking out line quality, computer connections, etc., as well as trying to extract some useful diagnostic information from Netgear's minimal online support site, I decided to try a different wireless DSL router. A Linksys WRT54G immediately established a rock solid connection and has performed flawlessly ever since.Sorry, Netgear, my loss is definitely your loss....
Be aware of ethernet cable issues. Even though the Cat5e spec is for cables up to 300 meters long, you may have issues with a much shorter cable, depending on factors such as the quality of the cable, the connections, bends in the cable, etc. I experienced data loss with a 90 foot cable.
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 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.
these cables are the best any tyme these are needed i always buy them love them really do make diffrence in sound with its cross whril thread design
Absolutely love this product!!! I purchased one for each of my daughters and I no longer have Ipods charging on my laptop!!!!Great purchase,wish I would of thought of it sooner.
My daughter is a songwriter, so I download LOTS of songs. The first time I recorded her songs on the CD-Rpro discs I was SHOCKED at the difference. I'll NEVER go back to anything else...not even if you gave them to me for free.
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.
I compared 20&quot; sets. This one, the Sony S100, Philips 643R and a similiar Samsung (don't remember model number) - side by side. The Panasonic beat them all. Full-bodied sound (the Philips was scratchy - and my similar 14&quot; Philips sounds great) and many features (the Sony didn't have bass and treble controls). BEST picture. Crisp, sharp. And I'm using an outdoor ANTENNA! (Of course antenna reception depends on where you live.) Circuit City clearance price, as of April 1, '04, is a STEAL!
This is a great product. It is very user friendly and provides mutiple options based on personnal preference.
Absolutely astounding deal. This camera lives up to the hype. At $800 delivered it is a steal!
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.
This is better then your plain old black cd case! The different colors make it so alive! The case has a extra pocket on the front so you can store some other things that you need (like extra batteries for your cd player). It has an extra handle on the top for easy carry. I really like this product!
I've owned both the Etrex Vista C and the Etrex Vista CX, so this one only adds sensitivity and a few other minor improvements. The sensitivity is exceptional. I tested both the CX and HCX in the center of my house downstairs and the HCX locked on in 20 seconds, (just arrived in the mail with last location lock at the Garmin company in the midwest), and the CX which had had a local lock. The CX never locked on.I have seen it lock on instantaneously from powering off and back on later.
I just got them today, plugged them into my laptop to play an orchestral piece. It was a bit bass heavy for my taste. The Shure E2 was a lot clearer for my taste when listening to classical. Now, I'm sure if I used them on my iPod and change the EQ settings I probably can get the sound I want. But the box did say that it's bass heavy, so maybe not.Aside from my own preference these earbuds are great. I'm sure listening to other styles would be awesome. I'll write a review again when I use it on the train listening to jazz, hiphop, rock and bluegrass.I just a review that it needs time to break in, so the sound may be different after 2 days.
Since I've put this into my PC, I've broken 3 keyboards through frustration. On top of list price its cost me 3000 in anger management courses! hehe (joke)However, absolutely useless with Win2000, it makes no sense. Installing the drivers before you put the card in your pc is also bizarre.Reverted back to an old netgear MA101, which doesnt let me see my network, but lets me use the net through our gateway. Odd, but it does me for what i need.RegardsJamesUK
since grey is not my favorite color, i love how u can choose different color for this and i chose black and it look really nice. also protects my computer :0)
I hear no buzzing or any of the anomalies reported by other users and the speakers are being used under triple monitors and between two laptops on docking stations. Shielding is fine. Enjoying this purchase!
Even though I had bad luck as when opened and connected to my receiver I found that the product was not working, Amazon's return policy has really made the whole process rather easy and smooth. Being the first return I make (and I'm an Amazon's frequent buyer) I have to say that so far so good, I'm still in the process and awaiting on the final reimbursement.Since I couldn't get a replacement (Amazon was out of stock), I placed a new order. I received the sub last Friday, connected it to my receiver, ran the auto calibration process and the result: I could not be more pleased with it. Bass is rich and deep with music, I still haven't watched a movie yet, but I will shortly and will also update this review not only then but also after I have put some good hours of audio into it.Home Theater System used:Speakers: Mirage Nanosat PrestigeSubwoofer: Mirage Omni S-10Receiver: Yamaha RX-V671
i've had these headphones since late 1997 (over 10 years now) and they've always performed well. they're the most comfortable headphones i've ever put on because they self-adjust to your head and the ear cups are nice and soft.my only problem with them is that after about 8 years of use the ear cups started to deteriorate a bit. not a huge deal, but if they still sold them i'd be tempted to buy another pair as a backup since i'm learning how precious a great set of headphones really is.
What a great Macro/Close-up flash. The flash works great lens mounted or by romoving one or both of the heads (they also have tripod mounts on them). This makes this flash so versatile. Excellent Canon quality and performance. Ettl works flawless with my Rebel XTi! It is also able to control a slave and I believe it can also be used as a slave. I couldn't be happier with this flash!
These speakers, used with the Sound Blaster Live 5.1 sound card are nothing less than spectacular! MP3 quality can truly be measured with the ADA-305's. For the money, I would challenge anyone to top this system. If you're an old 100watt/channel stereo audiophile, it's time to upgrade. Trust me, you WILL be blown away! Altec Lansing is to be commended for taking PC sound to the next level.
Pro: Great monitor, bright, high contrastCon: zeroThis is a great monitor. Really bright and high contrast. The price tag is considerably higher than competiting products. Yet, it's a Sony.I'd give it 5 stars if the price is lower, or, if Sony adds speakers or digital inputs (DVI).
I can use it with my logitech harmony remote. there is no compression or any signal loss on this thing. works great!
This GPS unit was designed with the outdoorsman in mind. Pros:1. It is water resistant, so you're perfectly safe in the rain or even in shallow water.2. It locks onto a satellite signal quickly and in difficult environments. Treecover is no issue, neither is a deep canyon. I recently took a trip to NYC and while my Garmin Nuvi was practically useless at getting a signal lock when surrounded by tall buildings, my Vista had no trouble at all.3. It is precise and when the signal is good, it doesn't skip around too much. This is vital for geocaching. I do notice a bit more skipping around in difficult environments, but not nearly enough to degrade its usefulness for general navigation.4. The display is clear and easily readable in direct sunlight. Most of the time during the day, I don't even need the backlight. The display at night is even better.5. Battery life is phenomenal. It seems to go forever on two ordinary AA batteries. Also note that having removable batteries is highly preferable for outdoor / survival use. This makes it easy to pack extra batteries and nothing is stopping you from using rechargeable AAs if you want.6. In comparison to the less expensive Legend model, the Vista has the advantage of an electronic compass and barometric altimeter. I can't say I've had much use for the altimeter, but I don't know what I'd do without the compass. This is pretty much indispensable for geocaching and is a huge time saver for general navigation. Without an electronic compass, you would need to be in motion for the GPS unit to determine your bearing. This means that with the Vista, you are able to stand still with the unit in your hand and the map will orient itself automatically so you will never have any doubt about which direction you need to be heading in. When you're trying to home in on a precise location (such as with geocaching) it's very helpful to stand still and take a reading, move a bit, take another reading and so on. When moving above a certain speed, GPS signals are used instead of the compass to determine bearing (as with other units). It's the perfect combination.7. It's the perfect size. With the right carrying case (Case for Garmin ETREX Summit Vista Venture Legend CX HCX HC Protective Holster compatible with Garmin ETREX C-series GPS in 'Special Ops Black'. Compatible with color-screened Legend, Vista, Venture & Summit. Genuine excellent protection. Includes "Peel...), it clips snuggly onto a belt or MOLLE attachment and still fits easily into a small compartment such as in a Camelbak.8. Non-touch screen. You really don't want a touch screen when it comes to an outdoor GPS, in my opinion. This ensures more durability and once you get used to the controls, they're very easy to use.Cons:There honestly aren't many cons. Perhaps the biggest complaint I see in other reviews is the lack of an adequate basemap. Yes, you'll probably need to invest in some nice map products to make the unit really useful, but if you read through some of the other reviews, you'll find that there are many ways of getting better maps and not all of them involve buying them from Garmin. There are many public domain map files that are compatible with the unit, it just depends on what exactly you need.Another possible con is the sparse documentation and perhaps a bit of a learning curve. I didn't have too much trouble figuring things out on my own, I just had to experiment a bit and accept that I'd learn more as I went along. Geocaching is a great way to test your abilities and expand your knowledge of the device.Other thoughts:I've had my Vista for about a month now and I couldn't be happier. I was really surprised when on my flight to New York City, I turned the unit on and it got a signal lock during the flight! It was able to show me on the map where we were at all times along with bearing, speed (average was 550 MPH) and estimated time of arrival. Awesome for when you don't want to wait on the pilot to update you. Also, even though the unit is primarily intended as an outdoors / hiking GPS, it can work as a vehicle nav unit in a pinch. Load it with City Navigator maps and it will give you turn by turn directions and help you find many points of interest. The screen is a bit small so it would be good to have a co-pilot doing this, but it's possible to keep it handy and glance at the simple directions from time to time. I found it super helpful when navigating the streets of New York City on foot. Using City Navigator, I was able to find the nearest metro station at any time (ridiculously useful) along with other POIs. While on foot, it's also very handy to be able to look at a map and see what streets are coming up so you don't head too far in the wrong direction.I can't recommend this unit enough. This is the one you want! I'm knocking off one star in consideration of the few cons which could be valid issues for some people.
This pressure cooker is perfect for anyone cooking for one or two people (get a larger size if you tend to prepare larger volumes of food). Anything can be cooked in it, no need to worry about acidic ingredients as you would in an aluminum pot. It is great for cooking potatoes for mashing, makes a tender beef stew, pea soup, and chicken cacciatore. Although cooking time is cut significantly, pressure cookers are not the best way to cook tender vegetables. There is an additional safety feature not present on the older Presto models, which prevents the pressure cooker from being opened before the internal pressure is equal to the external pressure.
I work from home and am on a ton of phone calls. Most headsets are small and wireless, which is great but they sacrifice sound quality and comfort (think 90 minute calls) for convenience. I thought these would give me great sound and comfort at the price of being bulky and corded, which is fine for me.The reality is they will work with my droid ... kind of. Sound is great most the time, but occasionally it's super faint. Most of the time the mic works almost too well as I had a co-worker point out I should mute while making tea because it was audible - something my two bluetooth headsets never picked up. But sometimes the mic just doesn't work, or I'm so faint no one can understand me. Also the sound only plays in my left ear. I suspect the converter is mono and there may be a workaround for this but I haven't investigated yet.Overall the headset works fine about 90% of the time, but that's just not good enough so back they go.
At first, I tried using it for a day and was very disappointed. Even on the 'staticy' stations the audio would cut in and out and be impossible to listen to. By the way, I live in a very populated area - the bay area, CA. The good thing for me was I don't really listen to the normal car radio, I only listen to audio on my iphone, so I was able to unscrew my car antenna (which cut my normal reception for regular radio stations in half or even more), but then made this little thing work almost perfectly. No more cutting out or static.pros:-can use with any standard audio output device-very simple to use and setupcons:-it only allows you to use the top 6 or 7 stations (the 107's I think), and the bottom 6 or 7 (the 87's or 88's I think)-no advanced features like playing from an sd card or charging your phone, etcI would say if you are like me and only listen to stuff on your phone or portable audio player (mp3s, pandora, etc), and you are able to unscrew your car antenna permanently, then save $20-$50 on a more expensive one and go for this one. If you refuse to do something like that, then you're better off trying a better quality one - although I have never tried one of those and it could as well have the same problem this did, cutting out and all that.
It's my understanding that TI took the Derive program, and before they stopped selling it, crammed it into this hardware which is essentially an early Apple computer. Another reviewer put it best - the last calculator you'll ever need. The next step up is some kind of computer math program like Maple or Mathematica. The only improvement would be a color LCD but that would probably be a big drain on the batteries. This should be enough to get you through an mathematically oriented undergraduate degree and beyond.
Its good not what i was expecting but I am completely content with what I got and the price I paid for.
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.
Don't bother with this expensive piece of junk. I only charged my camera once before the printer dock quit working. I didn't get the chance to print a single picture. Kodak's responce? Ship it to them and they will look at it.
Not much to say here. Product worked well. Its a cable, it directional transmitted electricity in a satisfactory manner.
I am going to make this short and sweet seeing how many people before me covered a lot of the Pros & Cons already. "The only reason I am selling my HP C3180 is because I am an Interior Design Student that has taken on senior studio classes that has a bigger work format, I need to upgrade to an 11x17 scanner, which this doesn't have. Other than that I love my printer, scanner, copier and it has done everything I needed it to do plus!! I love how you can plug in your cameras SD Card right into it and download your pictures to the computer. I have done so much work and creative things with this printer its crazy! So, I am sad to see it go, but I need a bigger capacity printer, scanner, copier for my Senior Class Projects."
I bought these headphones in my intention to use with my Android tablet for streaming movie from Netflix and listening to music from my song collections. These headphones have a lot of bass, and the sound is really crisp. This is my third Sennheiser products purchased on Amazon. They all work great! I do not need to give my comments since so many good reviews on this product were described and posted in this forum already.All in all, this product again has met my expectations in terms of sound quality and solid build.
We have a Bose car stereo system and it is amazing, so I purchased these Bose speakers for my iMac. The sound was just average compared to other speakers... but the speaker loudness was very disappointing. So... they weren't great out of the box, but they were tolerable for the price, so we kept them. Big mistake... they ended up not working two months later. I wouldn't purchase these again. We have gone back to using the Altec speakers and they have been great.
Love the wireless range. Love the print quality and print speed. Love the size, weight and battery life. My only wish to make it better would be to have dual wireless connectivity between an ad-hoc and wireless internet up at the same time.Hans
I have owned five digital cameras in the past 10 years. I started with the Sony Mavica with the 10X optical zoom with 800,000 pixels that saved to 3.5" floppy disks. At the time, it was a great camera and only cost $1,000! Next I moved to a later generation Mavica with 2.5 megapixels and a 10X zoom that saved to a floppy OR a smart card. It only cost me $650. When that camera was stolen, I moved to a Kodak with 5 megapixels and storage to a mini disk. It also had a 10X zoom and was smaller than the previous Sonys. Cost $420. I also bought my wife a small Sony. I forget the model, but after about 4 months of owning it, the display screen got cracked, rendering the camera useless. The price to repair was as much as the camera cost originally ($200). I came to the conclusion that the design was poor and voiced my concerns to Sony and got no resolution. I probably won't buy another Sony camera based upon that experience. I have been happy with most of these cameras and always felt like I got good value for my dollar. The two drawbacks each of them had were 1) size - too big to conveniently stick in a pocket, and 2) susceptibility to contaminants - didn't do very well in water or sand.I am a kayak fisherman along with other hobbies. However, fishing from a kayak presents one of the most hostile environments for digital/electronic equipment. None of my previous cameras would have lasted for a week getting the same use I put my Olympus 770 to. I have soaked this camera in salt water for hours fishing in Florida and Texas. The kids have run around on the sandy beaches taking pictures of each other. I've used it underwater in the neighbor's pool. It still works like a champ and constantly impresses me with its functionality, ease of use, and easy clean-up. And, it fits in my pocket. All of this for the low price of $199! I still have the Kodak, but now my wife keeps trying to steal "my camera", the Olympus 770.
I bought this product a few months ago because the earbuds with my mp3 player sucked as usual. I was looking for comfort and noise reduction primarily because I use them while on the treadmill. I have not been disappointed with these earbuds. I was suprised to find that I needed the smallest ear adapter, I guess I thought I would need a larger one. You should try them all when you first purchase to make sure which pair fits you best. I didn't give these a five because there have been times that they have gotten loose on me, but I think it's primarily when I am jogging and bounce around. They are quite comfortable, and the quality of sound is pretty good, so they met my expectations.
no complaints, cheapest individual packaged battery of this kind I could find, besides maybe the energizer ones. I'd recommend this battery for certain.
When I first bought this tv, it was one of the best you could get for the price. Right after it hit the one year mark, the bulb went bad. After I got it replaced, I started seeing yellow spots in the bottom corners, and now 2/3 of the screen has a yellow discoloration with blue spots now showing up. It keeps getting worse. sure i would recommend this tv too when I first bought it. But like most of the other reviews that owned the tv for a year, I also have to say DONT BUY THIS TV! or there is a really good chance you will regret buying it too. Why take the chance?
I purchased and received two batteries and installed them immediately. My telephone troubles were over at that moment. They work very well.
I've bought this mouse on 3 separate occasions and I consider it essential for any laptop or computer requiring a new or replacement mouse. It may seem unglamorous, but this mouse is perfect for it's function and the symmetry is good for ambidextrous use, which higher-end mice lose as they're only for right-handed people. I've not had a single complaint from the people I gave the mice to, and reckon for every other mouse I need I'll order this one.I really love this mouse, oh yeah, I totally do.
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...
This kit comes with everything you need to keep your camera sensor clean. It comes with printed instructions, but it's easier to search the web for cleaning vids. Don't be an idiot that pays somebody $80.00 to do something this simple. It'll save you a fortune.
I ordered two of these. they seem to work well. On a T42, it holds the charge a bit more than an hour. Depends also on how hard the machine is working.
When my Zire 72 recently suffered a screen malfunction, I started shopping for a newer model -- I thought I'd find an updated Palm with more bells & whistles. To my surprise, none of the new models have the video and camera that the Zire has. I suppose it's Palm's way of pushing you towards buying a Treo -- but I don't like the phone/Palm combo, so I went for another Zire. I have to admit I paid more for this one because it's silver and soooooo pretty -- much nicer than the standard blue I had before -- but I'll just count that as the cost of being a girl. :o)
The images seem good enough. The software, however, is SO SO anti-intuitive. Every little thing I want it to do requires 10 minutes of hunting through the program to find where the function is and how to apply it.I wish EPSON printers would make a comeback.
The sound is great on my bose speakers but you have to twist the speaker cables a certian way to get sound in both speakers kind of a pain
Bought this radio a couple weeks ago and really like it. The sound is not as good as a Bose type, but it's okay. The CD player has worked great for me, no problems with skipping. It also plays CD's I created myself. The remote doesn't have a lot of features on it, but then don't really need a lot. My husband installed it for me and only took him about 15 minutes. The hardest part was getting it centered on my cabinet. I got it on sale though, not sure I would have paid the full price. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to add some music to their kitchen. Great product so far.
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 bought my Sony a couple months ago through a seller on Amazon. I can't tell you how pleased I am with it. The picture is beautiful, especially with DVDs. We asked a very seasoned television repairman about which TV he would recommend hands down these days. He told us (with no prior knowledge we owned one) that the Sony KV 30 is his best recommendation. It lasts the longest and the picture is beautiful. You will not be disappointed with this buy.
Great overall GPS. Worked great in a recent trip in Italy. Would highly recommend this GPS to anyone.
Fits 15" arm and holds my Blacberry bold tight when on my arm in its pocket. But I cut a pony tail tie and sewed the ends on the top of pouch to wrap over top of my phone. put a button in front of pouch to hold the tie . This prevents phone from falling out when taking belt off when it's not stretched tight. Made of good material that absorbs moisture.
Easy to apply stickers for Russian or Ukrainian characters. The yellow lettering stands out nicely on black keys, and is not easily confused with the original white keyboard lettering. Placement of the letters doesn't overlap the original lettering, either. After several months of use there's no apparent wear.
Never Received The Item Order!!!They Just Sent Me Some Other Brand.I Would Call That VERY BAD
Hello. I recieved the product on time. Was in good condition. Work great. Good price. Thank you.
I bought this from Target under a different name. It came in a set with a crank flashlight. The radio actually worked for me in the beginning. I used it for about 4 months. Then the crank broke. To be precise, the gears inside broke. When it worked, this was really a decent radio with good reception (well, for $10) but I threw it away after it broke since it really had no use anymore. If they would have only spent a few more cents on it, and put in metal gears, this could have been a useful, sturdy little radio.
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.
Well I am one of those guys who insists on running with his AM/FM headset. I have gone through many headphones in the process. These headphones without a doubt have held up longer than any other that I have purchased including many way overpriced "sports" headphones that were supposed to be water resistant and all that. For the price these are great. I use them exclusively outdoors for workouts.
Great remote if you have the patience and good technical knowledge with software. The software itself needs a lot of improvement but it you play around it you'll discover that it will meet most of your needs. I'm controlling a Sony LCD XBR2, Denon receiver, Denon and Samsung DVD player, Cable box, and a Pioneer Laser Disk player. It can even control my tower fan. I'm buying a second one for my second A/V component. But again, don't but this remote if don't have the patience in setting it up - it took me several hours to make it work the way I want it (and I'm still experimenting with settings). And for the price this remote is selling, it's a good remote in my opinion.
5 words, WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG? Free up so much space on my computer.
I purchased this device looking for a low cost GPS. The device functioned well.The Update from the factory was long, but not difficult. I have a larger gps installed in one of my cars as original equipment. The screen size seemed to be a reasonable compromise between portability and screensize. I did not feel that a "wide" screen would be much better.Generally happy.
The battery worked as advertized - it was new and in the package. It was delivered in a quick time frame - 3-4 days as well as I recall. Thanks - would buy from this distributor again.
Works great but it is a little expensive. Getting stuff better organized is worth the cost of the labeler and the tape.
I've been using these speakers for several days now, and they're fantastic. They fold up easily, and the sound is great compared to the other iPod speakers I've tried. I use these speakers mainly in the office, and though the sound is directional (can't really be avoided with this style of speaker), I can keep the speakers at a perfect volume so my office mate and I can still hear everything clearly, but we aren't disturbing others in the offices around us. I'd definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a relatively affordable set of speakers that they can travel with easily.
Anyone traveling with lots of camera gear should own this bag. I have many Lowepro bags and I use this one 90% of the time. Unless I am actually going on long hikes, I am rolling this bag everywhere.
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. :)
I bought it, when I received it. It didnt even work. Horrible!!! Now I have to get another somewhere else
For the price they are being sold. DAMNNNNNNNNN I will get another pair just to have them in case something happens to these ones I currently have. Great bass, great fit, I used mid and large buds for determination of which ones fit best. Large ones can be used if you want a snuger fit, but the mid size is just as good. I've been reading reviews of other earbud phones and these ones beat the price and sound. There are other ones much much better than these out on the market, but they are either expensive and delicate (you have this weird feeling that you need to treat them like holding eggs so that they won't brake, for the money you gave for them). But these Sennheiser earbuds are I'll say again great and for the price that Amazon.com has on them, certainly beats Sony, Koss or any other brand name. Bass is great, sound so crispy so I do not need to keep my Zen up at the high level to hear everything.
Although it says it works with the 7D, it wouldn't work with mine. I don't know if the unit is defective or isn't advertised correctly, but even with all the AF and timer settings as they should be, the release does nothing. After doing some more research, I am getting the Opteka R-4, since it's compatible, wireless, and cheaper.
The filters are the quality I have come to expect from Hoya. Very nice holder as well. I am happy with this purchase.
I like ear buds, but when I workout it seems like as I sweat I always have to adjust and push them back in, so I wanted to buy headphones that would stay in place. With the headband piece, this set stays in place, but the in-ear portion doesn't fit without discomfort. I can get them close enough to my ears that I can faintly hear the music or tv, but not well enough to leave them like that for my entire workout. Or I can push them into my ear for a better fit, but they are hard plastic so they hurt. They are well made, the sound is great, and the head piece adjusts easily, but I ended up switching back to my ear buds because I don't have to mess with them as much as these. Really disappointed. Glad I didn't pay too much.
I'm excited about the long awaited next generation Hi-Def DVD players, but being an early adopter comes with it some growing pains. First of all, I'm all for HD DVD, I think it's the right price and the right technology for the next step. This RCA player is part of the HD revolution and is identical in stats to the Toshiba HD-A1. The player itself is clean and attractive, although large and bulky, it literally houses a home computer inside the case. Such as a computer, the boot up time is extraordinarily long, with the biggest fault being that it will not allow you to pop discs in and out while booting up. So basically, you will have to wait a good 3-4 min from initially powering up before you can pop out the disc in exchange for a another one. We have been spoiled by the instant-on DVD players of today and I have to keep telling myself...this is not a DVD player, but a new HDDVD player. Secondly, and as expected, the machine is very finicky about the movies it plays. In fact, switching layers is downright quirky. While watching a pristine copy of Mission Impossible 3, the RCA player locked up toward the latter half of the movie, I imagine during the time the laser has to refocus layers. Bascially, the picture freezes while the laser is trying to refocus; with your only option being to unplug the unit and start all over from the beginning, including the 3-4 min bootup. In order to finish the movie, I had to skip to the next chapter and reverse back, ensuring I didn't go past the layer change. If you recall, back when DVDs first came out, the first DVD players had the same issue regarding refocusing on layers. This problem is even worse with used discs. It will flash a blue screen and say Disc Error, with your only option to eject the disc or power down. When all is well, you get a fantastic picture and sound. The DTS is crisper and much more balanced than before. The pictures are vibrant and crisp. All in all, if you can wait, I'd definitely wait until the next generation players come out. If you can't, don't expect your experience to be without quirks.
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.
Right now the price for this headphones on Amazon is about 130 bucks.I bought this headphones on a sale on Amazon for half price about 70 bucks. Before that I was usingKoss Porta Pro (40$), Sennheiser CX-300 II (30$).First MS has flashy package. All kind of useless stuff. Which might be a good thing if you get it for free. But you pay for it and you pay a lot. It is kind of funny when you look at package you feel like you are buying a toy instead of headphones.Second, this headphones are not comfortable. For some reason they are made from steel. It is very uncomfortable to wear them for long time.Finally, sound quality is about the same as Sennheiser CX-300 II (30$). But they cost 4 times more and they are much less comfortable. CX-300 II are so light you can wear them for ours without noticing them.I returned Monsters.Koss Porta Pro sounds much better then Monsters. But they have different form factor.I think the only reason this product have positive reviews is that some people are impressed with its package.
I made the mistake of getting my mother and mother in-law Ceivas last year for Christmas. Both have failed within the first year of use. Ceiva's customer service is difficult to get ahold of (never respond to e-mails, 20min hold on phone) and inflexible on their policies. I made the further mistake of buying a new receiver to replace the one that failed after the warranty expired and found out that the 3 year prepaid subscription was not transferable to the new receiver unless I paid an additional year. Now I have a subscription through December of 2006 for a product I expect will fail within six months.When it works the product is simple to use but the picture quality is substantially below what any computer LCD screen provides.
Finding the real version of these headphones can be quite a hassle if you are not careful. There are probably more fakes now than there are real Sony makes out on the market. One of the best places to find these fakes? eBay. Trust me. I have been there and done that. The best way to tell? The real ones are made in the Philippines and say so, along with a "CE" copyright mark clearly marked. The drivers have serial numbers on the back, and they are actually really comfortable. The fakes are very uncomfortable, and break very easily. There is a major sound difference, and the lead is very poorly made on the fake and will also break very easily. BE AWARE! The real Sony version is amazing! The fakes are pretty bad, and though the fakes will always be "on sale" for about $50 to $70 cheaper, they are by no means a steal.
Not only do these babies deliver but Able Planet has a sweet deal going where when you buy them they give you an 8 gb ipod touch! I don't know how long they will be offering this so you might want to take advantage of this NOW! I got these for my son who is a videographer & he is EXTREMELY pleased. This has made editing the sound MUCH easier! So if these are for yourself or a gift, I think you will be happy! They also have an 8gb nano offer for the headphones 1 step below these in price, they are the Sound ClarityAround-the-Ear Active Noise Canceling Headphones, so check them out, I'm sure 1 of these will be just the ticket for you!!
I bought this to aid in the installation of a Pioneer AVH-P3200BT into my 2003 GMC Sierra. A word to the wise: Know your GMC harness before buying this (or a similar) item. Some GM products have a 24-pin connector to the radio/entertainment system and some have a lesser number. Pull the radio and count the connector pins before ordering if you don't know for sure. Don't frustrate yourself or the seller by not checking what you need up front.That said, the harness connector was just what I needed. It was a perfect fit and allowed me to easily wire my new stereo into my truck without altering the stock harness. The Pioneer harness does need a 12v accessory line that isn't native to the GMC radio harness, but since I have a full service manual for my truck, it was easy to pick that line up from the fuse block. It's not Metra's fault that this product doesn't pick up an accessory line - there isn't one there!Inexpensive and it makes the installation of a new stereo much easier. I like it.
I am a gadget junky and have many MP3 players and PVP players and for the money and features it gets no better than the Creative Zen Vision:M. In reference to the iPod which in my opinion is also a good device, this has it beat in several areas that no other MP3 players have been able to do until now. With the Vision M you get a longer battery life than the iPod both in music and video, you have a wider variety of music and video formats that can be used with this player and you also get superior audio from this player. The Vision M also has an FM tuner which also allows you to record straight from radio to MP3 format so if you hear a song you love on the radio you can simply record it and have it stored for later listening. This player also has a voice recorder, calendar which can be synced with your PC and something that is a big plus is the Vision M allows you to customize your own wallpaper for your player and you can even use your own pictures as the screen savers something no other player allows you to do. The one thing that truly stands out aside from all those features is also the fact that this player has such an outstanding screen and it must been seen in person to believe as opposed to the iPod this player displays 262,00 colors to the iPods 65,000. Video playback is very smooth with no frame rate lose whatsoever and even if you get this purely for music, once you see the screen and the video playback this player will make you want to watch videos on it no doubt about it. The Vision M is very simple to use and the software makes transferring music, movies and pictures so simple its as easy as dragging and dropping which unlike the iPod requires you to use iTunes and as a consumer who purchases products at my own cost I want to be able to use my player as I like without having restrictions that I am bound to. The music play back on this player is superb and displays album art, artist info, artist track and you also have the ability to customize your own playlists, album of the day, rarely played and most played, ect. The Vision M comes in 5 colors and all look great, but just like the black iPod the black Vision M can scratch easier than the other colors so a case would be highly recommended, but then again with all things if you take care of your "toys" scratches can be avoided. I would also recommend a different pair of headphones as the ones included with the player sound great, but for true audio heads they won't be enough for your listening pleasure, but that is with any MP3 player new headphones are always a must. The Vision M is still brand new to the market so accessories are limited right now, but rest assured that as the market starts catching wind of this quickly sought after player, Creative will start pushing accessories just like Apple does and we will all be overwhelmed with the wealth of accessories. I truly don't have any cons against this player as it has far exceeded my expectations and if you are in the market for a new MP3 player and are debating between the iPod and this player, make no mistake you will be happy with either one, but why settle for what is the rule of thumb and go with what everyone else on the block owns and buy the Vision M and be the exception to
this purchasing process was excellent!the seller is prompt,courteous and customer service driven.the product was bought to replace my college students broken one.it was just what he needed,no frills,perfect working and practical condition. of course he would prefer something more hip with every bell and whistle conceivable, but then again,he'd rather drive a cadillac instead of the familys 8 year on minivan,too.
Like several others here, I bought this mouse packaged with a new laptop (HP) and didn't check reviews separately. No cord, no receiver to plug in, just the perfect stylish travel mouse, right? Set up was beautifully quick. (I've had no connection issues.) I'm no gamer; don't particularly care about mouse "performance" specs. Oh, wait. I'd like it to move the pointer when I touch it. I'd support a battery saver feature, but not a narcolepsy problem. It goes to sleep so fast this will happen virtually every time you have to use it. For the lack of a cord (which we never cared much about until a few years ago), you'll pay the price of delay after delay after delay after delay. Not a good trade off. Don't buy this mouse.
I just bought one of these from Best Buy, and the cd had both XP and Max software on it. The software is kind of ghetto looking, and the "Upload completely!" message indicates that there was obviously not much software quality control, but it works. The only thing, if you unplug the keychain while the software is up, and you forgot a picture so you replug it in while the software is still open, the download will not work. You will have to close the software and reopen it once you have reconnected and selected "usb update".I got this as a gift for my fiancee's mother, so I hope it'll hold out until Xmas (8 days to go). Will update if I find a problem with it. Otherwise, everything is working and the pictures uploaded fine. Also cheaper and less bulky looking than the ones at Sharper Image and Brookstone (probably less quality with this one, but my mother-in-law to be is scared of technology, so if she doesn't use it $30 is much less to be upset over than $60).
I owned one of these, thinking that I made a great purchase. I dealt with static a lot, regardless of the frequency it was tuned to. you are also dealing with inferior FM quality, not CD quality as many have already stated. Also, the iTrip can die suddenly and without warning. I only had mine for 18 months, well short of the '3-4 year lifespan' the tech person told me about, but just outside of their paltry 12 month warranty. So, I was out my money and wondering why I put up with the shoddy workmanship, inferior sound quality, and severe drain on my battery life/listening time. Instead of buying another one as the tech folks at Griffin recommended, I will take that money and invest in a direct connection to my car stereo and continue to use my Bose dock at home (which I highly recommend).
The construction of this item is great; it's Japanese made so you can tell that the quality built is outstanding. What I didn't care for too much was the fact that there is vignetting at the very wide angle (at 17mm end). I use it on a Canon 7D, maybe on full frame it won't be as bad, though theoretically it'd be worse. Other than that, it seems like it's an item that can potentially hold well for years.PS: the vignetting issue is the only reason I gave it a 4-star, because it's VERY minimal.
Im 30 but I put underage so my name can be anonymous.This was a gift, but it does not work, it was delivered damaged and they did not give me another one.
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.
Search as for a single voice coil. Came up as 121 not 12.1dExtremely disappointed when I received the wrong / productlisted below.
great for the price. works well. easy setup. i would buy this for a friend
Positive:+ Swappable Battery+ WMA Compatable+ Photo Viewing+ Voice Recording+ FM Tuner+ FM Recording+ Text Viewing (that's a first)Negative:- No software for people not using XP, Mac OS-9, or Mac OS-X...yet(not really a negative but a statement) SELLING OUT! GET ONE!So far, this is the best alternative to the iPod mini, and the 20 GB version is the best alternative to the 20 GB photo iPod.
This is a great product. I have the incredibly small recorder for the Nano. Voices and musical instruments sound very life like. The bad news is that there is a lot of hiss. Not being a sound engineer I don't know if this is unavoidable or not. I use a software program called Soundsoap to clean up my recordings. It would be great if this was part of a bundle.
I got this because I love everything Bose makes. Bottom line: at lower volumes, the sound is crisp and the bass is smooth, when you go louder, however, the bass and mid start competing for the sound creating a weird ensemble. If you want it for your office, this is perfect. Do not expect power.
I have purchased these head phones about 6 months ago and I have to say these are the best sounding ear buds I've ever owned and I have tried many other brands ranging from $30 to $100 the sound quality is far better in the high to mid range but lacking slightly in bass. These produce nearly twice the volume as other ear buds and the sound is bright and clean. They are light weight and comfortable too and I can wear them for many hours unlike other ear buds that are uncomfortable. The only complaint I have is the wire construction. After about 3 months of moderate use the wires got a short in them and now they don't work correctly. I want to buy another pair but don't know if it's worth risking the same issue? Looking at the reviews of other models by Sennheiser this seems to be a general problem for most of their ear buds. Why can't Sennheiser engineers get it right and address this issue?
I installed this battery in my kayak to run the fish finder and it is perfect! Lasts forever and is maintinance free and easy to install.
This is a really great camera for those wanting a little more quality than you get with the pocket models.I am by no means a photography expert, I just enjoy getting the best pics I can of my children, so I can only offer you my opinion as a click happy soccer mom. But in my experience this Lumix takes great shots in all conditions. It does, however, take a little getting used to and I highly suggest you read the manual in order to truly get everything you can out of it.It is by far my favorite camera (I also have a 35 mm Fuji and a Kodak digital) and not only would I recommend it to a friend but I have, and two of my friends have also bought Lumix cameras with no regrets.
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.
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.
Even after installing the latest drivers from their website, there was a loud hum. I tried my home PC as well as my laptop. Both had the loud hum. On the laptop, after installing the drivers, the sound controller vanished from the system tray and clicking on the new "USB PnP" icon does nothing, except causing the other usb ports to not function. If this had happened on only one computer, I might blame my hardware, but this happened on a desktop and laptop, both running Win 7 64. I still haven't been able to regain control of my audio settings on either computer. This thing has actively made my sound worse on both systems and may have caused bigger problems than I am yet aware. Use at your own risk.
We mislaid the bracket supplied with the GPS. I had a cheapie suction cup mount that I'd ordered for my iPhone. It broke within a day. Ordered this one: got it, it works, it didn't cost much. Problem solved. Can't ask for more than that.
Ownership time: 1 month, refurbished playerSharp screen, good clarity, brightness (even at 50%) and color quality. I owned an older Zen Touch MP3 player and upgraded to this Zen and am not disappointed at all. The best thing is that they cleaned up the touchy sensitivity of the touch bar from older versions. Older Zen users might recall frustration trying to make the scroll bar settle on exactly the file you wanted to play. The Zen Vision lets you either scroll with the touch bar or tap the ends of the bar to advance one line on each screen.The interface has been made to operate more like an iPod, which I like. The Random button has been replaced by a Today's Favorite button that does the same thing. One thing I did like about older versions of the Zen that isn't in the newer one is that when you chose to play any song, whether randomly or by browsing to it, you could immediately call up the other songs on the album by moving the touch bar. On the Vision this now increases and decreses volume, and if you hit the Back button you are taken to the main front screen instead of the album song list.One other thing - the player supports limited video formats, mostly vanilla AVI, WMV and MPEG. I have often found that Creative's built-in video converter will offer to convert an incompatible video type when you try to move the video file on to the player, but often times it goes through the whole process only to give you an error message that the file it just converted to wmv is not compatible with the player (???). It doesn't happen all the time, only with certain video files.Those nitpicks aside, if you have alternate means of converting video it's not really a problem. Overall this is a pretty feature-packed player for the price and I don't regret my purchase one bit.
Product was shipped timely and was the same as it was described. StarTech 6-Feet Coax High Resolution VGA Monitor Cable.
My wife and I took a cap and gown protrait. Using the diffuser and a off-camera flash bracket, there were not shadows behind the subject. No more index cards and rubber bands.
This is my 4th camcorder following a VHS-C, DVD, and Mini DV model.Just a few years ago I dreamed of a 3 CCD high definition camcorder using flash memory that was affordable. I never thought it would arrive so quickly and was surprised to see it cost less than the DVD camcorder I had bought in 2003.I just got back from a vacation and reviewed the clips. Whoa. Crisp resolution, rich and vivid colors that looks better than my cable high definition program channels and excellent sound to boot. Normally family videos are a little tedious to sit through in one session, not in this case, everyone was transfixed. It makes me want to go back and reshoot all my vacations. This picture is much better than my former $2,500 semi professional mini DV camcorder and this from a machine that is 1/3 the size! Incredibly light too. I also like the automatic lens "cap" feature.Still shot capability could be better but then this is why you buy a dedicated digital camera. Low light is pretty good, keep in mind that consumer and semi-pro camcorders are not designed for low light, you need a very expensive professional system, so asking these to do the same job is ludicrous.Way ahead of my expectation curve, great job from Panasonic. When looking for a new camcorder I didn't consider the Panasonic brand as I was partial to Canon and Sony but the reviews here convinced me and they were right on the mark. Some are griping about the lack of editing software but more programs are rolling out that can handle AVCHD. The only part I didn't like is the complex file/directory structure created for the movies, perhaps in rushing this out they had not developed a single file format to contain all the data (like mpeg2).Unlike my previous camcorders I see no need to upgrade until this model dies. Being that it records to solid state media and there are fewer moving parts hopefully this will be a while. Be mindful of making copies of your movie files, if a flash card dies there is no option to restore the data (unlike a hard drive, though it can be very expensive).
When i saw the box, it was a lot more than i expected which is awesome. I thought they were going to be a lot small, but can't complain. Have not tried them out yet, waiting on this amplifier, should sound awesome! http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PTAU45-Stereo-Amplifier-Inputs/dp/B003OELGGG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1355336008&sr=8-5&keywords=pyle+amplifier
I was experiencing a real low humming noise coming from my subs that are built into my floor standing speakers when everything was shut off, but still plugged in. I suspected maybe it was from all the electricity traveling through the nine components I have plugged into a large surge protector, but who knows. I tried a couple of different quality sub interconnect cables with no luck until I purchased this cable that had the extra ground wire. Not only did it take the humming noise away the quality of my bass increased. Audioquest makes a great cable.
I wired my house about six months ago using one of these babies and it's worked like a breeze. It seems durable, reliable, has never been the source of any network difficulty, and, hey, cheap to boot. Can't hardly complain about that!
I purchased this based on the grounds that it printed at 1200 dpi. I connected it and it refused to print at this resolution, with a rather washed-out appearance that was quoted to be at 600 dpi. Buried in the manual is the statement that you need to upgrade the memory to print at the higher resolution. I called the company and they verified that this is correct. I asked what to do about it and they suggested that I return it--which I did immediately
Great sound from these speakers. Very helpful with the USB plug in, one less cord to worry about tripping over!
I NEEDED A BASIC RABBIT-EAR ANTENNA FOR FOR MY SMALL FLAT SCREEN TV FOR USE ON MY PATIO. THIS ANTENNA WAS THE CLOSEST THING I COULD FIND. I MUST SAY, IT WORKS EXTREMELY WELL FOR ME AND I'M GLAD I BOUGHT IT. THE BASIC LOCAL CHANNELS COME IN CRYSTAL CLEAR, WHICH IS WHAT I BOUGHT IT FOR. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
This is a great, small - key! - camera, bought to replace previous larger digitals which were bulky and often lost. We went for something small in order to be able to keep it in a pocket. The fact that the Elph takes *great* pictures was almost a bonus, but it does - a wide range of lighting conditions, zoom settings, and so on, even when the LCD screen can't give a decent picture at max zoom. The controls are intuitive, the lag-time between shots is almost zero (although the UltraII card I stuck in it may help here also?), and the autofocus etc. very effective, as is the image stabilisation.I'd definitely replace this one if it were to go missing... hope not :).
I am very pleased at the ability of this camera to take close-up pictures and also its performance under low light conditions. This is the camera you want as an amateur who does not want to spend big bucks -at least not yet- for a top of the line SLR.
I love Palm PDA, have used them since since 1997. Upgraded to Palm Z22 in Nov-05 since my old Palm III was showing it's age. The Z22 died in July-06 just after 7 months of use. I bought another one and restored data (Thanks to regular hot-sync). Will see how this works.
This is a must have item. It's very small, fits in the palm of your hand, and can be attached to your camera strap so it's always with you. The size of this unit is perfect. You can get yourself and your family together, press the shutter release button with the 2 second delay turned on, and then close your hand, hiding the remote in the palm of your hand! When the photo is taken, no one will see the remote hidden in your hand! It's perfect. You'll wonder how you ever got along without it.
This came at a too good to be true price, (less than $4) and delivered better than expected. It's small, light weight, the speed adjuster works fine, the adapters and screws are just enough to get the job done.This fan is almost silent. Like sub-20 db. At the highest setting you can hear a faint buzz but at mid and low it's like it's not even on.That being said, I had to give this a 4 star review because with that fan silence comes a price. Low air flow. This is not the fan you want to choose for a CPU cooler, this is better suited for an extra case fan mount that isn't doing anything.Quiet, weak, cheap. Hey 2/3 ain't bad.
My poor old MacBook spent all its life with only 1 GB of ram. It was very fast when I first bought it, but over time has slowed down and programs have become beefier over time, requiring more RAM to run smoothly. I thought for a long time about updating my MacBook, but the thing was, I couldn't justify spending $60 on it when I have a powerful 1 year old PC. When I found out that Amazon.com had 2 gigs, double the current ram, for such a low price I couldn't say no. I'm happy I made the purchase, as it has improved performance greatly. I still use my MacBook quite often when I travel or go to classes at my university. I'm even writing this review on it!
I bought this DVD combo player to replace an older toshiba DVD changer that worked great until a friends kid got a disc stuck in the changer. After less than 4 months it just died. I guess that is why Toshiba only offers a 90 day warranty.
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.
Pros: Built-in MP3 player; fast processor; high-resolution screen; slick clamshell design; 16MB; excellent screen; hard cover; faster processor; small shape; Thin; light; great color screen; Great battery life.Cons: Wimpy scroll buttons; includes OS 4.1 rather than OS 5.0; expensive; buttons are small again; Doesn't come with a memory stickSummary: This is my third handheld, and I'm quite impressed with it. Before this I've used two Palms, the 130 and the 515. I always give my old gadgets away to family because I love keeping up with the latest.The first thing that should strike you is the great look. This is a handsome PDA; although built with plastic, and not metal, it doesn't take away from the quality feel.The screen is great. Way better than the Palm 130 and 515, and much better than most Power PC's I've seen. With the backlight on I'm able to utilize it non stop for about 9-10 hours, so this will last you probably about 2 weeks with average use.The processor speed is lightening quick, I was able to move around while playing MP3's with no lag, also playing MPEG's was a great experience. With the 128 or 256 or bigger meg memory sticks you can fit a huge amount of multimedia in there.My favorite thing about this as opposed to the Power PC is the speed with which I can just open up and use it. This is a great OS first and foremost, and doesn't have TSR's and other BS piggybacking it like the Power PC OS.
This camera, my third digital, is everything I hoped it would be. The zoom is super and it takes such rapid shots I don't miss anything. The only negative to this camera, which I knew before purchase, is the size. It is not one of the little ones you can easily put in a pocket or purse. I physically tried several high zoom cameras before the purchase, and this one was the easiest to hold and use of the same variety, plus the price is a bargain!
I really love this camera. It takes great photos whe I need them. It is only my second digital. My last camera was a 2 megapixel canon. Great camera too, but waaaayyy toooooo sllooooowwww on everything. The Z1050 starts up extremely fast and takes photos extremely fast. Also, the anti shake is an excellent feature. Within 2 days of having this camera, it sold itself to 2 of my family members, now they each have one.
This is my first digital camera and I'm quite impressed with it. The zoom is great, and I love the digital zoom after you have the optical zoom all the way out. The auto flash and timer are great features, too. I found that is camera is very upgradable; you can get different lenses, more compact flash cards, a printer that connects directly with the camera, and ever more yet!! It works really good on a tripod. It takes some beautiful pictures and has great resolution. Very nice camera!
We bought this camera after extensive research and it's perfecrt for our needs which included pocket-size, fast successive picture taking, ease of use and double view finders. Highly recommend it!!
have heard this product does not last very long, but I don't know yet.it took weeks for them to ship and arrive and I had to buy elsewhere.If you need it soon, better not buy here.
Absolutely pleased with all aspects of the DX3500. If you're looking for very good pictures, good battery life/charger, decent price, ease of use, and don't need all the bells and whistles, this is the camera for you. The resolution of the pictures rivals the $1000 cameras from 3-4 years ago, and most $400-$500 cameras today. The docking station is a must for the super fast battery charger 2.5 hours and quick upload of pictures. You can't really compare this to any camera on the market, since cameras are either expensive and have loads of options or cheap and an inferior picture/battery. Over the next couple of years, all cameras will be copying what Kodak did here with the docking station/charger. I haven't even needed to purchase a Flash Memory Card yet, since the internal memory on this camera holds 16 FINE resolution pics (48 good res pics, I believe). The fixed lens on this camera produced breathtaking pics; the zoom was not impressive, but I didn't really buy the camera to utilize the zoom that much. Great camera, great price!
Sad. They look great on the webpage here. And amazon is an amazing retailer. That said these headphones are not great sound wise. they're kind of tight and don't fit right. Then after I decide to use them for an hour (using Ableton), the right side snaps apart/cracks. I had to return them. The irony is I got them as a 2nd pair to keep around in case my nice MDR-700dj's give out one night. Here I never used the HPS3000 and they fell apart. More like POS3000. Sorry, don't mean to be a hater but no, really, no thanks.
Antenna broke on my 1999 Mercury Cougar. After replacing with this antenna my car radio sounds better than ever.
Over all a really great system the only thing I would like to see different would be a little more battery life with vids im sure you are all aware but you can put movies on to this system with little work. but you might not be able to view the whole movie in one sitting. but for music it cant be beat i have never been able to play it for 14 hours but if you turn the back like off in your settings it lasts much longer that light loves to eat battery
This thing works fine as long as it works fine. The range and all is okay. But setting it up for a particular frequency is a pain. It does not set to the particular frequency in the first go. Also, if you don't use it for a couple of days, is stops transmitting and the only way it seems to make it work again, is to reset the iPod.Even resetting the iPod sometimes does not make things work immediately.Infact, I am in talks with Griffin tech support to make it work... and it has only been a month, that I have had it.
tHIS IS MY FIRST JOYSTICKso im not a pro, but ive seen a real joystick and this completely kiks its but left and right, and with a twist tooyaa, u can rotate ur hand and it will swivelBAD THINGS--------------------------------------------------------------------------1.) THE THROTTLE IS JUMPY A LIL BIT IF U PUSH IT TO THE RIGHT1.) Anwser: push the lil tab back to the left a lil bit, SO DONT FREAKThis is in fact a righty stick wit all of the finger buttons on ur free-hand so no need to go tripin ur selfu do get a lil d-pad type thing to move ur view.this is a very nice-lookin joystickin my oponion this is a great combat flight sim Battle for europe joystickthis does NOT have a CHEAP PLASTIC FEEL or ANY HARD EDGES AT ALL!!!just so u know, or at least i know, i have not found the #1 button(they are numbered for ur pleasure) though it might be the TRIGGERTHIS IS THE BEST THING U CAN BUY URSELF, no money restrictions
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 did a lot of searching for just the right webcam and then i found the(961471-0403 QuickCam)the right look the right price so i did my research went to home web site watch youtube reviews,ect. NEVER did i see it say not for windows7 i did see it say compatible with windows operating systoms, ok??? the second I took the package out the shipping box right there on the bottom packaging box in plane sight says (NOT FOR WINDOWS 7) vista/XP/98/2000 and mac,flippen mac? SO, i have a friend who has XP and i gave him the WebCam,Its worth it to make his family happy. The QuickCam is amazing it looks cristal clear you can see things clear in the back ground. Freinds daughter is taking spanish and it has a built in translator sound quality is perfect. His computer installed the software fast setup was simple to understand. over all best webcam ever just not for windows7.PS WebCam is compatible with all his video software even rocks Skype.
Although this camera is very user friendly, there's a lot of features that a beginner or amateur may not understand. We're still learning what the various symbols mean on the LCD and how to adjust things for different lighting situations. THere's a few really simple settings, but they aren't perfect so the more advanced adjustments are useful. Be prepared to read the manual front to back to really know your camera!
i read the reviews on here and everyone said this was great if you need a multi region dvd player. i was a little scared becuase when i got the box i didn't really notice anything saying that it was multi region. but once i tested it. thank god! it works. now i am watching all my region two dvd's in america and on a TV!
These headphones are pretty decent for the price. The sound quality isn't amazing or anything but it does the job. They are really comfortable too.
The sound reproduction quality of these headphone is definitely high fidelity and are worth every penny for that alone; when you add the noise canceling feature, the sound is absolutely full spectrum, minus the noise. When you switch the NC circuit on, you are surrounded by a pleasing silence. The quality of the unit is top notch. The battery compartment is conveniently discrete, with no chance of losing battery cover. The over-the-ear cups isolate the outside noise from your music, and you from everyone else. What's absolutely amazing is that you can still hear public announcements clearly, without listening to the constant drone of your favorite method of transport, whether Planes, Trains or Automobiles :-)
this is the perfect camera. I have bought 5 of them for different people and they all agree that this is the one.
Works fine.should explain to the public that this product is the same as ph160 only not as many.Good product. Will buy it again thank you hope to be able to have less trouble next time
These are very nice headphones for the price. They are comfy and loud enough for me. My wife likes them because she wears eyeglasses and they do not pinch on her head.
THIS PRODUCT ARRIVED ON TIME, AND THATS THE ONLY THING I CAN SAY GOOD ABOUT IT! I AM SURE THIS WOULD PROBALY BE A GOOD ANTENNA IF IT HAD COME WITH ALL THE PIECES! IT SEEMS THAT SOMEONE ELSE PURCHASED THIS ITEM AND RETURNED IT WITH LOTS OF PIECES MISSING AND THEY RESOLD IT TO ME, HOW THOUGHFUL OF THEM. NEEDLESS TO SAY I AM NOT VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE!!!!!!!!!!!
who knew if you use screws to hold a handle onto a pot, and if said screws pass into the body the pot; that the area around the screw would leak like my bladder after a 24 pack. IYAAYAS!
I am an avid runner and every set of headphones I've had has gone bad after a few months of using (no sound left headphone). This Nike headphone is comfortable, has good sound, and I believe (from the ratings I read prior to buying) that they will last much longer.
Great sound! I haven't experienced the infamous Tivoli analog station drift on this iPAL. I own a Model One and it has station drift. I like the size of the iPAL - it is so small it fits into an empty 8-count poptart box. I do wish Tivoli came out with a larger, single speaker-ed, digitally-tuned, portable model comparable to the iPAL, that is NOT the Songbook! I also own a Songbook, not the best work from Tivoli Audio. The iPAL sounds twice as good as the Songbook. I like the simplicity of the analog tuning, but I would welcome a digital version so I could quickly change stations when idiotic commercials are played. I mostly listen to FM, so I can't comment on AM reception. FM reception is excellent. The batteries are good. I like the nice, grippy rubbery footies on the iPAL. I use the iPAL every day. On another note, I like radios that ARE radios. I don't need satellite, internet, wifi, blah blah blah on a radio. I do want a high quality Tivoli AM and FM radio that has an integral 32 or 64 GB storage system that will play MP3s and WMAs and radio. That may never happen, but maybe the power of the Herculodge can help that evolve. hmmmm.I give the iPAL the 5 star rating it deserves. It does everything it has been designed for perfectly. Build quality feels good. Time will tell if it gets station drift. but for now, this iPAL is as solid as expected from Tivoli. :)By the way, as usual, Amazon quickly took my order and processed it efficiently. I trust Amazon. I've been purchasing from Amazon even way back when they did just books. Amazon has integrity.
Worked well with my Creative Zen V. I can imagine that it would fit bigger players as well (but you're only supposed to run with flash-based players which tend to be small). It doesn't slip or come undone and is so flexible that it can fit a wide range of arms. The only thing is that it can get wet from sweat and doesnt look designer but it works!
I've had my iPod now since May '06. So far it's been flawless... no problems whatsoever. The only thing I regret is not one getting sooner. Since Christmas 2005, I had gone through 3 different defective Phillips mp3 players.. btw avoid Phillips mp3s altogether. Anyway, iPods would be the perfect device if it included a radio and voice recording...and oh yeah, don't breathe on it too hard or it will scratch. Well I guess Apple has a reason for having those shortcomings.. I'm sure they're well-aware that us customers are in demand of a radio and other accessories. 4.5 stars.
This charger is the only charger that knows the best way to charge the EN-EL3.
OK, my fault for not reading the description carefully. This item probably is fine for supporting a laptop on a desk. I wanted it to support the laptop on my LAP, and it's no good for that.
We had trouble finding a cable to work with my MP3 Player. Searched on the internet and found this. It worked fine.
I bought this cleaner for my lcd TV and am not impressed. I followed the directions to a T and my TV is still dirty.
I brought one of these 4 years ago and its been running almost 24/7 since then. I just purchased a second FM121 to replace a Antec fan that was beginning to fail. After 4 years it's good to see that Silverstone still has the same quality as before. I can't comment on the included fan controller because I never used them. I modified both of them to work from a 3 pin connector to use with a custom fan controller. My only wish is that the actual fan came in black and not just the controller.
...but not on the Mac (they ought to take "OS X" off the packaging).And you have to be in the mood for a fun trial-and-error session, since the documentation, software, and english translation are hilariously bad. For instance, if you ever do get to the point where you've finally transferred photos to the thing you see the strangely perky message "Transfer completely!"
Got this modem over two years ago, and have not had a problem with it in those two years. It's been up and running for most all of those two years (save power outages).Took me about 5 minutes to install, including unpacking it and connecting it to my Linksys wireless router.It's worth noting that I primarilly use Linux, and it works just fine in that environment (it also works just fine under BSD and Solaris). Other family members use Windows (God only knows why), and have not had problems.Above all else, this modem will QUICKLY save you money over your local cable company's lease rates (five dollars per month for an obsolete sharkfin model with Charter Communications in St. Louis). Well worth the purchase!
I purchased this battery for my Nikon D90 and was pleased to see that it was an original Nikon battery and in the original packaging. Thanks Amazon! You're the best....
Just plug and play. I needed to watch the booting sequence on a new prototype device. Plugged this little hub into my switch then the boot PC, device and analyzer into the hub. An inexpensive and easy solution. The only thing I don't like is yet another wall-wart power transformer.
Excelente producto, protege adecuadamente mi camara Nikon D60. Solo sirve para el lente 18-55 mm.
I picked up one for $167 during the Turkey Day sales to replace a very aged 17in tube monitor and am definitely impressed. I have held out for quite some time for a great deal on a LCD as this computer is primarily used for surfing, e-mail, etc. ... but so far, it was definitely worth the money and the wait. As mentioned in the other reviews, I also found the stand a bit "cheap" but where else can you get a 22 in LCD for this price! Still unable to make the speakers work, but not a big concern. Anyhow, strongly recommend this one if you can get it for under $200.
I am very happy with our new Atomic clock. Very easy to put into operation. I,m sure I,ll have no excuse for being late or forgetting an important date. If you don't have one it's time to get your La Crosse Atomic clock.Charles w. Tinker
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.
I love this cradle, it looks great and works great. It was shipped quickly and I was happy when I hooked it up, except for the fact it does not come with a power cord. Other than that I would strongly suggest this product and seller to anyone who owns a dell axim x51v.
The Natural Keyboard is a great if not the best egronomic keyboard out there. Its easy to use and get used to and once you get used to egronomic keyboards, regular keyboards are terrible to use. There are 19 completely programmable hotkeys, including 7 internet, 1 mail, 8 media and hotkeys for My COmputer, Calculator and Sleep. The Hotkeys are very easy to get used to and are fairly easy to set-up. As said before they are completely customizable so any hotkey will open up an program you wish.
My carbine optics uses these obscure batteries. So do otoscopes, sometimes you can get a replacement battery from medical. A note to civilians, batteries along with sun screen is considered hazardous material and must be stored and procured accordingly. To purchase hazardous material is a lengthy process, in this case it is not worth it, so we buy these out of pocket.
I lived overseas for three years and took amazing pictures with this camera! It does exceptionally well with outdoor photos and zoom situations. My only negative thing to say is that it doesn't take indoor photos well unless you use a flash... which isn't always the best option.
I previously used a pair of Sennheiser PXC250's with 'active' noise cancelling. I can say without a doubt that these beat the Sennheisers both on noice isolation and sound quality hands down. The headphones are much more portable than the Sennheiser's as well, which had a battery pack in the middle of the cord. Well worth the price. Only qualm is that the length of the cord is fairly short. Fine for iPod use, but may need an extension if you're using a PC under a desk or something similar.
As excited as I was to open my new Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable, I was much more dissatisfied by Denon's customer service experience. Apparently the result of an improper connection and the cable's high data transfer speed, I mistakenly caused the collision of a pair of positrons (i.e. leptons) at several hundred GeV. While the resulting mini black hole theoretically proved the validity of superstring theory and may result in endless new perpetual energy sources, it also stained our Berber carpet. When I phoned Denon customer support, the representative I spoke with--whose English was horrible, by the way--was discourteous and unhelpful. Regardless of my data transfer or particle acceleration needs in the future, I will not be shopping with Denon again.
I love this camera! I take rodeo photos and my action pictures always turn out right! When asked about aperature and f/stop settings, I sheepishly grin and tell people this camera takes care of all the details for me because I set the dial to "P" mode and cheat my way through! Awesome, Awesome camera...
Just from using my friends iPod during school, and watching videos on this you can clearly see that it is a great great iPod. Yes, there can definetly be improvemnents but for now this is the iPod to get!
This privacy screen is great. It is shades very dark at an angle, which is what you want in a privacy screen in an office full of people. It fit great, except for about a half an inch excess at the top which I just measured and cut off. Would recommend this to anyone.
I gave this to my parents who just wanted a radio they could walk with. The reviews were positive so I bought two. Both are very happy and i have incorporated Yurbuds to the earbuds and this makes the sound better and the earbuds stay in the ear. Go to [...]and try a pair they are great.
I am a technological dunderhead and it still worked out of the box for me. I followed the directions in the package exactly and it works great. The only other tip I needed to follow was disabling Windows nearly useless firewall. We don't have any other computers networked, but we did connect our Wii to this and I am able to access the internet on our second floor with my Palm TX now with a fairly strong signal. My kids asked me if I can get online while I poop.(in our upstairs bathroom) Yes, I can!!
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 bought this scanner 8 years ago from Best Buy. It has worked flawlessly with paint shop pro in that time. The only draw back now, is that its only USB 1.1, but thats because in 2000, there was no USB 2.0. This is the product that made Canon one of my favorite brands.
With my new PC, I just had to go all out on speakers. My last set of speakers were both 2.1 Altec Lansing's. I wanted more power - and surround sound for the games. I went in search of the best speakers at the elctronic stores... all the other 5.1's were... alright. However, the Klipsch's were just unparalled. I read some of the other reviews on here before I got them, most bad reviews were in refrence to breakage. I advise this - be smart.. give them time to be broken in before you blow your ears out. I gave mine about 20 hours before I turned them up.. well, halfway anyway, that was as much as I could stand :)Even then, the clarity was amazing. The control tower allows center, front, and sub gain. Therefore, if you need the base handy or what have you, it's right there.I can't say how much I love this system. It also seems to throw the sound farther than I ever expected.. it penetrates the walls like a sledgehammer, so beware :)
Great product, really, but being "closed out" all over. I just bought one for $49 (new) at MacMall. There are other sources, as well.
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
As you can see from my photos i uploaded I need not write alot, i only would like to say; If you get a defect then call Q-See they will send out a call tag and send a new product right back. dont knock a good product if you dont contact tech support! See photos here http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000B85AGU/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_all
Works just like stated. Only drawback is on long trips having to find a new clear station.
I just bought these used on cl and had my trepidations about doing so, i had recently gotten hose after buying Cyber Accoustics 5.1 surround system. This system is very nice. As everyone else has been saying the subwoofer is tough as hell, the highs get a LITTLE washed out but can easily be adjusted with an equalizer. I never write product reviews but i am 100% behind this product and will deffinatley be looking at other Klipsch products. As the guy who sold me these said "try not to get a noise complaint". i give it until the end of the weekend
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.
If you're looking for a QUALITY mid-tower case w/o a PSU - then look no further. For approx. $50 bucks U get Antec design,construction, and functionality. I didn't want a case with a front cover, but now I really like it, it's a quiet case to start with and the door makes it even better. Comes with an Antec 120mm fan in the rear with a 3 speed control switch - and has a quick mount bracket for a front 120mm fan. A quick release side panel with an adjustable CPU air duct that can also be combined with an 80mm fan really cools down even a hot chip. I call the case my "Icebox". Extremely efficient cooling design, 2 seperate quick release HD bays that hold a total of 7 drives and 4 bays for optical drives. Both side panels come off easily, as does the front bezel, so installing anything is very easy. A great black finish and enough room to work inside makes this mid-tower a solid 5 stars. Even though the MOBO tray is non-removable and there is only 2 front USB ports (no audio or firewire) This case can hold it's own against ANY other brand. It's made of STEEL, so it's a bit heavier than those aluminum "pop can" cases, but U feel secure in the fact that the case is tough as a Sherman Tank, and as classy as a Steinway piano. I'll definately buy Antec again in the future.
The camcorder came from the manufacturer, broken....and the company I purchased it from, was not customer friendly....as of today, I am still waiting for it to be fixed.
I just purchased a ML-1750, and so far it's great! The toner-save mode is quite handy, and still creates very legible text, just slightly lighter than normal mode. One wouldn't notice the difference except side-by-side, so it's well worth the 40% toner savings claimed by Samsung. The included toner prints only 1000 pages; 3000 pages is the yield for a regular cartridge, at around $80, a pretty good deal.The printer is fast and setup was easy. Note that a USB cable is not included. As mentioned, it is somewhat light, so you have to hold onto the printer when inserting the toner/paper cartridges, but this is not much of an issue.It does also take about 20 seconds to warm-up. The power-save timeout is configurable, however, as are many other options. The included drivers are excellent in that regard; features include poster mode, multi-page per sheet, zoom, etc.The only complaint I have is regarding paper handling: it's not totally straight, so pages can come out just very slightly skewed. Make sure the guides in the paper tray are properly setup (a bit of a trick, because you can only have it in one very tiny &quot;click&quot; before 8.5&quot; won't fit anymore), and it's not off by more than 1 or 2 mm, but otherwise.. it bounds on unacceptable. This could have been easier to setup. The manual paper feed seems like it might have similar issues, although I haven't had an opportunity to totally test it yet.All in all, a great printer, highly recommended. 1200dpi, up to 8X as much memory as competitors, paper tray. Just make sure you setup the guides right, and you're set!
Advantages: clear picture, very easy to install. Works well with SKYPE.Disadvantage: has to be installed in a USB2. Otherwise jerky movements.
An excellent purchase! I travel quite a bit for business, but have never been able to rest well because of the loud engine noises. While these don't completely cancel out engine noise, they get VERY close, and make travel much more relaxing and pleasant.After listening to them for a few hours in flight, I was SHOCKED when I took them off and realized how loud the plane was without them. And for the first time in many flights, I actually got a great, peaceful nap! Completely recommended and worth the price.
I'll echo others' reviews that if you've got a lot of camera equipment, this bag's probably not going to work for you. However, if you have one or two cameras, a few lenses and tools, then this bag is a good deal.My wife and I use ours to store one DSLR, one point-and-shoot, a lens, and few other items for the cameras neatly in to this bag.Sturdy, well built and affordable, this bag is an excellent purchase if you're only needing to transport a few items.
We have a second-hand laptop, which didn't come with it's own cigarette/car adapter. So we purchased this product.It works great, no power issues at all. My only complaint is that it gets really hot, so if you can place it near an AC vent in the floorboard of your vehicle, that'd be a good idea.
Do I win for lamest review title? Anyway, Logitech has a knack for making great products, and this mouse is no exception. Perfectly responsive, ergonomically designed, and the scroll wheel is...um...scrolltastic! Great product overall, but especially if you're a frequent computer user. Seeing as how you're shopping on Amazon, I'm assuming you are.
These were purchased because I was getting a really annoying high frequency whine coming out of my amplifier. I had determined that the cause of the noise was a cheap set of rca cables that I was using.Once I installed these cables the problem was gone. These are passing through a rats nest of cables and wires, as well as running right next to a UPS inverter, before connecting to the back of my computer. Very good isolation, no interference leaking in at all.Very good build and materials quality. I am happy with this purchase and will be getting more of these as the need arises.
This portable DVD is convenient, easy to operate, pretty much what I expected when I ordered it. The sound is not the greatest, but then, what can a person expect in a purchase under a hundred dollars.
it is a great camera for1. it's size2. performace3. priceIt takes crisp pictures. I took lots of shots so far both in out door as well as indoor, it never disappointed me. Camera size never compromised with quality of pictures. Pictures always turned great. Thanks to canon Digic processor. This camera is very compact, in fact all this series of cameras, you can carry anywhere just like a cell phone. It fits in your shirt pocket as well. It comes with rechargeble battery, so saved little money for batteries. If one does not want long zooms, this would be the best buy.
My last digital camera was a Canon S20. I have small children and needed a digital camera that took pictures as soon as you pressed the button. This camera was exactly what I was looking for. Once you press the button the picture is taken. There is no delay as there is on many digital cameras.At first I was going to purchase an SLR but that was too much camera for my needs. This is an SLR with out the lens changes.I originally purchased a Olympus SP-500 UZ Ultra Zoom and when you zoomed it was almost impossible to keep the camera focused without a tripod. I returned it the next day. The S3's image stabilization feature is awesome. Even when in digital zoom mode you get clear, focused pictures.Since I own a Canon i900D printer I can print pictures directly from the camera to the printer. There was absolutely no set up at all. Totally integrated. This is a great feature when you need a quick print on the go.The Zoom Browser software is great but if you are familiar with the Canon Digital Camera products then you know that already. It is improved and for throw-in software it rivals some of the other off the shelf packages.The only negatives I would mention is over course the lens cover. Damn thing never stays on. Also the manual focus is a bit user unfriendly.Overall a great camera.
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!!
Extraordinary design, construction and performance. Runs Intel Pentium D Extreme processor at 51C, full load, where packaged Intel cooler runs at 71C. In-case environment is cooler and better for all board components and drives. Matched up with the Tenor horizontal case the pair display a lot of cool and fit well in the Best Buy category. Excellent pictures and description can be found at the Thermaltake website by searching for Rhythm. What they say in the hype is true.
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
The product is excellent. I strongly recommend it if you had a previous camera that failed because of sand getting in or shock impact.
I used Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash in the very dark area. I can see everything around object which I shot and then the background absolutly captured.
This product is just what you'd expect, but not in a bad way. It serves it's design and purpose well. The clip to hold the headphone wire is particularly nice and efficient.The only slight annoyance is a slip-type adjustment system for tightness around the arm as opposed to velcro or another type of system. I wasn't expecting it, but it's fairly intuitive to get the hang of. All in all, you'll get what you want, if this is indeed it. The Open View Armband is well designed and serves its purpose well. Not a bad investment, especially considering its low price.
I originally bought 3 of these for ourselves & our two son's families. My one son's never worked & then a recall was issued. We sent all 3 back & received new units. We can get most items set on it, but so far it has not actually worked when the local tests are run, so I'm sure we would not be notified if an actual weather situation was in our area. I'm still looking for an alert radio that works all the time.
This is very conventient and has great sound. It folds up perfectly to put in the DVD case. Just what I wanted
I bought this for my husband to use for work. He's a supervisor, and says it's very helpful in organizing his busy schedule. It's easy to use and the perfect size. It arrived on time with no problems.
I could not find a local that handle cassette decks but I did on line and did not have to waste gas to look for it.
For the price, these headphones have some of the best bass response I have ever heard. I like the earpieces and the headphone jack is excellent. The only complaint I have is that the build-quality is lacking. Because they are composed entirely of plastic you just need to be careful when using them. Also the cord could be thicker and stronger. Besides that though these headphones are nice, recommended for any bass listener. I listen mainly to hiphop and jazz by the way.
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.
Now that I've got it working it is solid. It is connecting to my SMC base station at full speed and staying connected. Browsing wireless from Opera works great! Given that the you must edit files in the Zaurus to get this working, I would not recommend this product for all. Find a wireless card that is on the supported list if you want to just plug it in and have it work. Do yourself a favor and download the open-source Wireless Monitor application before attempting to diagnose a problem. It will tell you if the Zaurus didn't recognize the card, about signal strenth, show network detection activity and the SSID of the network Zaurus connected to. If you poke around in the configuration files for the Zaurus there is an entire list of cards it will just recognize (/etc/pcmcia/wlan-ng.conf). If I did this again I would do more research on if a comparable card that will just plug-and-play. Multiple Linksys cards including WCF11 are already in the wlan-ng.conf file. More advice: place your base station well away from the rest of your equipment just to eliminate any possibility of the other electronics messing with your signal.This is what I added to /etc/pcmcia/wlan-ng.conf to get it working:card&quot; My nifty WCF12 wireless card&quot;manfid 0x028a, 0x0673bind &quot;prism2_cs&quot;It is signifigantly easier to type in using that itty-bitty keyboard! I didn't come up with it, just found it.
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 :-)
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).
Especially considering its compact size, this subwoofer gets the job done. Build quality is excellent; it feels as though it's as tough as a tank. The volume and crossover controls are logically placed.
Using tungsten film in daylight will produce a bluish cast in the photograph. The 85 series will produce natural colors when shooting with tungsten film outdoors. A #85 filter will decrease the color temperature from 5500K to 3400K and produce slightly cooler results than an 85B. This filter measures 66 X 72mm and fits the Cokin A series holder. NOTE: Whereas the 85 series is used for tungsten film under daylight conditions, use the 80 series of filters when using daylight film under tungsten lighting. 85 SERIES COLOR CONVERSION CHART An 85 decreases the color temperature from 5500-3400 degrees Kelvin An 85A decreases the color temperature from 5500-3100 degrees Kelvin An 85B decreases the color temperature from 5500-3200 degrees Kelvin An 85C decreases the color temperature from 5500-3800 degrees Kelvin
I find that most often, when people are looking for an advanced-intermediate type camera, they usually narrow it down between the Nikon N80 and the Canon Elan 7/7e. I used to be a Nikon guy, but after working in a camera store for about a year and in that time playing with all the different cameras, this one won me over. Sold my Nikon stuff and bought a Canon system.The N80 in comparison handles like a wet diaper. The focusing is slow and it's noisy. The Canon is much faster and quieter, especially if you stick an Ultrasonic lens on the end of it. To get this kind of speed out of a Nikon lens, you'd have to buy the multi-thousand dollar lenses with AFS motors (the only lenses Nikon makes where the focusing motor is in the lens instead of the body...hmmmm...where did they get that idea from I wonder). The Canon's motor drive is almost twice as fast (4fps as opposed to Nikons 2.5fps), which may or may not be important to you. The Canon also has mirror lockup, which I find useful--the Nikon does not.Don't fall for the &quot;nothing beats a Nikon&quot; hype. Like anything that says &quot;Nikon&quot; on it, you're paying for the name. Try one of these out--you won't regret it.
I read the reviews that many have written about these cables but I thought they were just kidding and may be a one off thing. But turns out if you do not order from Amazon or any trusted third party you are going to get a knockoff. The item that i received was not from Cables To Go and was not Cat 6 cable either. I ordered for 2 14 Feet (Black Snugless Cables) from Amamax. I think I am going to pay more attention to the obvious reviews and then decide about products like this.Dont know why Amazon does not have a control on stuff like this.I have asked for a return hopefully it goes smoothly.
I was looking for something small, yet practical. This fit the bill. With the strap or the handle on the side, you can carry it like a bag. A nice feature when you don't want it strapped to you. I use it to carry my Canon Powershot, wallet, phone, small guide book, and a little tripod. When I want to take a picture and don't want to put my bag down, I strap it on. One less thing for someone to steal when you're not paying attention. I found it is also useful when riding a bicycle. You just strap it on backwards and you can pedal without worrying about your camera. The bag is well made and durable. Excellent choice for those not wanting a large sling bag pulling on your shoulder.
I like the cd player. My old cd player really went through batteries this one is very good on batteries. I think the sound quality is there, but the pair of headphones that come with this unit is not to good. I went out and replaced them with a cheap Koss headphones which works great! Overall very much worth the money and I am glad I got them. I love the fact that my cdr's work on this as well.
This was the easiest portion of my security set up. The code works well and has a wide array of features. The manual should not be taken literally but I found it very usable and have no real issues with it.
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!
I bought my first Lexmark X8350 over a year ago from Sam's Club. Since then, I've either recommended or purchased 3 more of these items for co-workers who said they enjoy using it. If you don't need all the bells and whistles of the display and multi-card reader, I would recommend the x7350 which I purchased for another co-worker. You'll be very pleased with the looks and speed of the printer along with the quality of the scanner. I don't use the fax option often but I've had no problem when I needed to fax an item.As a matter of fact, I liked this printer so much, I look for this printer and couldn't find it except on Amazon where I immediately bought a 2nd one.You'll be very happy with the looks, quality and speed of this item. You can't go wrong for the price of this item.Lexmark X8350 All-in-One Printer Plus Photo
I am always the one taking pictures and now I can take the pictures and be in them too. A tripod is a must in order to get the maximum use out of the remote. I would recommend it to anyone.
We have a small child, so when she goes to bed and one of us wants to watch TV and the other one is busy with something else or sleeping, we always use the headphones. My husband hooked it up to the TV and I think he did not have any problems with it and it is very comfortable and easy to use. Sometimes there is a problem with the sound, but not a big deal comparing to how much we are happy with it.
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.
I puchased these headphones after a very long time of waivering back and forth on whether or not to purchase noise cancelling and what type to buy if I decided to to purchase. I compared the Bose and models from panasonic as well as sony. the bose were by far the best until one of my friends let me borrow his audio-technica. They were awesome. They felt sturdier and seemed to block out more of the noise. I have had them for a year and cant believe it took me so long to invest in a pair.
The band is good for the most part. Sometimes I feel it slipping so I have to adjust it. It will take some getting used to.
I bought a few Impact EX100A flashes a month ago, but my Nikon did not have a PC sync connector. I feel rather ripped off that Nikon did not have this connector, but this adapter works very well. My only complaint is that that adapter takes up a hot shoe on the camera and does not have one of its own, so I had to buy another hot shoe adapter for my small flash. I could not find a product that did both. Overall, it works great.
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.
I have to say I shopped around for awhile before deciding on these headphones. I've heard great things about Sennheiser headphones, so I decided to give them a chance. I am most certainly that I did so. They are a tad pricey, but I suppose that's to be expected. I also own a pair of Maxell HP/NC-II headphones, but these are much better when it comes down to noise cancellation. They also do not have a on/off toggle switch like the Maxwells, which got a little inconvenient at times being that it weighed the wire down.PROS:-Great sound-Excellent noise cancellation ability (even blocks out my annoying roommate across the hall)-Ability to purchase replacement parts if damage occurs-They fit well and are comfortable...but then again, I have a normal-sized head and ears.CONS:-Bulky. You tend to look a bit funny wearing them, but who cares? They're awesome headphones for the price.
it's what you expect, do your research before you buy and make sure it'll work with your radio, it's not universal
I've had this unit for over 18 months now. It works well to allow printing from various computers. While one could have set up a computer as a print server, many multifunction printers/scanners don't give their full functionality unless one plugs the USB cable directly into the computer. With the Silex device server, the computer and USB device don't even know that they are not directly connected. So you get access to all the features of the printer/scanner. With this unit plugged into my wireless router and a USB hard drive plugged into it (via a USB2 hub to have both printer and hard disk connected at the same time), I can connect to the hard drive and Mac OSX Time Machine will do its thing over the wireless network. No need for Apple's expensive Time Capsule.
It is cheap and it works excellen. I can burn DVDs on the highest declared speeds. Don't need anything else.
This truly was a disappointment.With over 1000 reviews and over a 4 star average, I discounted the many reviews about sound leakage.I mean over 80% of the reviews were > 4 stars, so it had to be good, right?The first thing I did when I received the headphones (tonight) was unbox them, pop in the battery and fire up the iPod.My wife seated beside me on the couch began singing along with the music!Ugh!So I had her put them on, and sure enough...word for word, clear as day.For my intended uses, in my cubicle and on a plane, this makes these completely unusable.Let me be perfectly clear. It's not that these leak sound a little bit.It's like having speakers playing music out loud.My daughter heard the music all the way down the hall.I rarely buy non-essentials like this for myself.I'm so disappointed to have to send them back, but I truly won't be able to use them at all.Amazon shows the item is "almost ready to ship"; however, I've obviously already received it.I emailed the vendor, and hopefully the return transaction will be painless.Can anyone recommend a quality replacement?
I've tried all types of lightweight headphones and I have a very difficult time with finding a pair that will stay put without causing pain. For me, these work better than any other headphone design. Period.***** The reviews I've read that say they don't fit are exactly the opposite of what I experienced, so if you need a solution to a 'fitting' problem please try these for yourself. *****Sound is above average but not 5-star rating, but since they fit I would not own any others!
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.
I did not end up using these because they were too small, about 1/2" in length making it impossible to use with 3/4" MDF without drilling out a larger hole than needed (I didnt want to weaken the MDF). They did arrive in great condition though and are large enough to accept 1 banana plug (interior wire connection will need to be screwed on). I gave it a 4-star because they are sturdy little jacks, even though I couldn't use them but I wish they were longer to accept two banana plugs Hopefully I can find another use for these :)
I've tried the Belkin Tunecast II -- the cable developed a fault and the right channel started going in and out. The power cord would sometimes also disconnect too easily. I also tried the Arkon Sound Feeder -- terrible signal lock problems.The Monster Cable one, however, is very nice. It seems to transmit a more powerful signal and it comes in loud and clear. The sound is better than the other ones I've tried, too. It's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for.
These are by far the best speakers you can get for the price. The highs are amazingly good...smooth, natural and completely fatigue free. The lows are very good too. Very highly recommended.Note: They do take about 50-100 hours to fully break in.
Putting a large sum of money into a flat panel TV was always a bit unnerving, but to try to hang it on the wall with a flimsy appearing bracket didn't set well with me. After reviewing comments here, we bought the bracket (at a very good price compared to other providers) and were very pleased with the quality of construction, brevity of well written instructions and ease of mounting. Once my son and I were reassured and re-reassured we had the center of the 2x4 stud located, two holes and a little screwdriver action and we had the mount up in less than five minutes total. Two more minutes with the bracket on the back of the TV (our Toshiba fit perfectly) and then using both of us to hang it carefully and secure with a screw, and we were done. I was prepared to take hours to do it correctly and it fell into place beautifully.Very smooth finish, heavy duty appearing without being industrial (sleek is the word I'd use) and it does exactly what we wanted it to do.
After reading many reviews on this site and others I chose the Kensington FM Transmitter with some reservations, but the price seemed reasonable so I took a chance. Now that I've used the transmitter for a couple of months, I couldn't be happier. 90.7 works as a clear channel for me in central New Jersey, so around home I always get sharp sound. Traveling around the northeast has offered some challenges to finding clear channels, but the device is easy to operate (although you'll have to pull over if one of your presets doesn't work) and switching between preset channels is a breeze.One caution: the part that inserts into the car's cigarette lighter was very stiff at first and difficult to insert and remove. With use, it has become easier, but I can see how, if you are not careful, you could break the device.
This an absolutely fantastic camera. My wife has an H-1 and the first difference she noticed was how much lighter my new H-5 was. That's a big deal for lugging a camera around as physically large as this one is. But you know what?...There is no substitute for a quality large lens. I do a lot of macro work and this is the best non SLR digital for macros I have ever tried. And the zoom movie thing is a big improvement over its predecessor. And the best part for me was that I found this gem for a steal price of $150 (original box, all acces, 2 gig card, case) on Craig's List. So the deals are out there and this wonderful camera is my best ever score.
Well...I am no true audiophile, but I am a regular guy who LOVES to listen to great quality sound out of my iPod. I run about 7,000 songs through my iPod classic and have (with that many differet songs) a HUGE variety of music to choose from.I tried Shure E2cs, Etymonics, Sennheisers and Sonys. I was frustrated by the lack of comfort and also the lack of depth in the sound. I read review after review after review and unfortunately trying on earphones on-line is like trying on shoes on-line...you just can't tell based on peoples reviews. Everyone has different preferences in their sound and the desired response they are looking for in their phones. Well...I finally found a pair that hit the nail on the head.These things are comfortable and lightweight. Don't let the "metal" look they have fool you...they are quite light and fit in my ear beautifully. And the sound...they hit everything with power that I could imagine I would want to hear. Clear highs and solid and full mids are accentuated by powerful and confident lows.Everything from Jushua Bell playing violin to things like Madonna and Justin Timberlake saving the world in 4 minutes and literally EVERYTHING in between...they fit the bill for me and I would replace them in a heartbeat if I lost the pair that I am using today.
This camera can be as simple as point, shoot and you have great pictures. The software is straight forward and easy to use. It really makes picture taking a fun family event. My only complaint is it does not support a USB connection to Windows 95. A NIMH battery charger is a must as well as a larger compact flash card. It also has many advanced features that will keep anyone interested. The picture qulity is much better than I expected. Film is done.
This burner was my first burner and it worked fine for the few times that I used it. I was unable to get it to interact with the existing CDROM drive in ny computer though. Sometimes it didn't like to burn onto CDR media and I don't know why. Now, after about 2 years, it had DIED. Right now it is detected by windows 98, showing up in Device Manager and a drive letter does appear in Windows Explorer. The strange thing is that I cannot get the stupid thing to recognize a disk, either normal CD or anything. The activity light constantly blinks and it does not read the disks and when a disk has been placed the drive DOES NOT OPEN up again. You cannot get it to open to retrieve the disk until the computer is rebooted.I do NOT recommend this drive unless you want to buy a new drive every two years. and the $70+ price i saw on this website is pathetic and highway robbery.Thanks.
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.
Recently purchased this player for a road trip and couldn't be happier. We used it in the car for over 30 hours so far and we're not disappointed at all. Picture quality is excellent, the sound is good and the features are amazing for the price.The anti-shock feature is outstanding. We had the player resting on our center counsel of our SUV and never had a DVD skip in the entire 30 hours of driving.Also hooked it up to a hotel TV to watch some movies and had no problems at all. I only wish I could find an extra battery to have around in case we need it.
I bought the chill mat when it was on sale...and yet I still don't feel like I got a deal. The mat IS very loud, but that was of less concern to me than the fact that the USB connector is extremely un-sturdy and became damaged quickly, necessitating the connector to be held down to make the mat work. One handed computing is not my preferred method.Despite these defects, the mat gets the job done, keeping my chronically over heating laptop cool, but I came on Amazon to look for a replacement and ended up leaving this review.
I bought this machine about a year and a half ago. Five months after I bought it, the fun began - and the only bright side to this story is that it happened under warrantee.First, the DVD drive died. I sent it in, they repaired it, on top of a couple other repairs that they didn't report until after the fact (hard drive going bad, software corrupted). Two months later, the computer no longer booted due to a 'motherboard issue'. They held my computer for 5 weeks, pushing the expected repair date back twice. Finally they just sent me a new computer.Five months later...the new notebook dies to the same 'motherboard issue'. They explained that it was possibly overheating; notebook wouldn't boot at all. Sent it in; another 4 weeks later I get it back. A month later, the motherboard dies AGAIN, only a little more spectacularly by corrupting the video. Sent it in AGAIN, and I filed a report to the BBB. I received an apology from HP regarding this claim, along with the statement that they were sending it back to me right away. I got my notebook a day later...and got the nice error 'Err1Err3' as soon as I tried to start it up.I'm talking to one of their quality care specialists now, who is guiding me through the whole 'repair or replace' policy again...basically if it dies again, I'll get a new one. I also pushed for an extended warrantee since it's been in the bleeping shop almost as long as it's been in my house. But I've been told that the first two complaints don't count because even though it was the same purchase, it is a different product. I've been told that I can't get my money back on this overpriced paperweight because it's a repair warrantee, not a refund warrantee. I don't even know if they offer a refund warrantee, but maybe if they did, it'd make them a little more accountable for their products. I've had computers in my house for the last 14 years and I have NEVER had the problems that I've had with this model.
i have a mp3 player and wanted some better headphones.i have mainly used low cost headphones.i did some research and grado kept popping up.i bought this and would do it again. pro's: lightweight,nice looking,great sound,very comfortable,very reasonable price.i read some negative reviews about the bass, but the bass is very good.my grado headphones and sansa mp3 player sound better than a 1000 dollar stereo system that i had before!
We bought a Dimage Xi for my 65 year old mom 2 years ago, and she has taken it with her to the Amazon, Macchu Pichu, and Disney World. The pics are fabulous and she can carry it in her purse or jeans pocket. She's not very technical but she loves her camera.I bought my Xt this Christmas and it fits in my wallet-style purse so I always have it with me! It's easy to use, has a fast start-up so I don't miss pictures, and even my 6 year-old can use it. The buttons have a low profile so it never turns on accidently in my purse, and I don't need a camera case...one less thing to carry. I have lent the camera to friends and it takes 2 minutes to show them everything they need to use it. It's perfect for our family's life style. I even carried it with me during the Disney Marathon this year. Mickey rocks and I've got the pictures to prove it!
This is one of the best cameras I've owned. I would highly recommend it. Not as pricey as the SLRs, but has a lot of professional features. The zoom is great. I have taken photos from great distances and gotten good results. The photos are very sharp, and the colors are vibrant. I had a Kodak before this camera, and the indoor pictures were very washed out looking. I used to have a pro Minolta system that was 35mm. I am amazed at all of the modes and adjustments that can be made using the Canon system. The kinds of things that used to be on $1,000 cameras. My biggest advise: Take the time to read your manual! There is a lot of information there that will improve your picture taking. Try learning one feature at a time if you get overwhelmed by the size of the manual. Rome wasn't built in a day. You can always erase what doesn't work. I also like that I can add additional lenses to increase my options. Most "point and shoot" cameras don't offer that. The built-in macro on the S3 IS is really sharp. Check out my bee on flower pic in the gallery. I accidently bumped the bee on the lens a couple of times. That is how close I was to the subject! Try out the fireworks and night settings, too. I have gotten nice pictures of lit fountains and fireworks at night with those. Another thing I was impressed by is how long the batteries last. I got Sony rechargables and they can last up to a month or more depending on use. The Canon doesn't "eat" standard batteries either. My Kodak was a battery hog. This is simply a great camera at a reasonable price. Get one and have some fun!
Item works as well as those $100 Monster ones. Don't be an idiot and pay a ton for HDMI cables...
Plugged it into my DS Lite and it didn't charge. Left it overnight and it still didn't charge. Beware of purchasing from this buyer.
i have to say i really like this Flash ..its very powerful and doesnt use much battery .i use it all time and love the color on my photo's .gives a natural color on pictures and its great to have it.i think any one use SLR camera like i do ,,doesnt need to invest too much on expensive Flashes.This item works great and does a great job for me.
I got this to replace my Sony Vaio 19" monitor which was giving out and causing eye strain. I bought a 17" Acer monitor on Amazon for my office computer and it is great but given the good reviews and the low price, I decided to go with this monitor for my home office. I was worried that it would be too small but the picture is sharp and my eyes feel fine after using it. I wish I had replaced my Sony monitor sooner.
I have been burning DVDs for years. I would always read reviews discussing issues with blank media. I have used numerous brands over the years and never had any trouble. I always assumed people had poor hardware or did not know what they were doing. I was wrong. Bad blanks do exist and Verbatim makes them. I would say about 50 or the 100 discs in the spindle were completely useless and did not burn. This is my first time using Verbatim and it will be my last. Buy this at your own huge risk.
Ireceived my set within the time commited, with no problems.The picture was OK with the standard analog signal. However, when I upgraded to Digital the next week, the picture was outstading. Even the analog channels were superior to my old Sony 27" tube set which still gives a very good picture. I am extremely satisfied with this set. Reliability judgement will havew to wait.And the delivery service was great. The set was delivered, the box opened, the tv mounted on the stand and the tv was connected to cable, The man asked if I was satisfied and gave me a short briefing on operation, picked up all the packing material and left the room in good condition. I can't ask for better. If you want a large TV set, get it from Amazon. It may not be the cheapest, but it is competitive and the no problem delivery service is worth it.
A number of reviews here claim to have received inferior goods, but for my recent cabling project I ordered several lengths of this product--several dozen cables all told--and received the pictured, high-quality product. I actually made three separate orders, so it wasn't just a one-time thing. Maybe the negative reviews got through?Anyway: the cables were individually bagged, twist-tied, with good strain relief and the nice rubberized clip guards. The cables plugged/unplugged smoothly, and every one worked nicely in my setup. I'm a very satisfied customer, as a result.
the jbl speakers not only look good but sound great for a book shelf type speaker. they accent my new mac mini and provide the sound needed
So what I ordered was the basic 3-speed fan with no lights on it. I'm soon to be doing a bit of gaming and figured I'd get another fan, so I ordered this.It's great, I tested it out by hosting a MC server and played on it with a couple friends. My computer usually tops out at about 117F when I do this. This fan on high, dropped it to 105F.Sadly, this fan was the wrong size... so it's hanging from my PCI slots with twist-ties. I'll soon be moving it to the front of my computer, to bring air in while the factory issued fan plus another PCI slot fan pulls the air out.Other than being the wrong size(my own fault), it works amazing.
I just bought this camera from Circuit City for a 150 bucks during the friday after thanksgiving sale.. It is a great value.. It has 3x optical zoom (something you will find only in expensive cameras) as well as 2x digital zoom. As far as the picture quality it is great, with crisp colour images especially in the highest resolution..Pros:1. Great picture quality2. Very cheap (Relatively good brand) I tried a camera called Argus before The difference is huge!!3. The LCD is very good.. I recommend a screen protector (you can buy one from those sold for PDAs and cut it to fit the LCD).4. It uses SD cards (better than CF cards)5. Nice case!6. Super Easy installation , Windows XP detected it without even using the installation CD.I gave it 4 stars because of the following drawbacks:1. The lens cover is not automatic (You have to put it and take it off manually everytime you want to use the camera and it looks bad when it hangs of the camera (like the 50s style).2. It uses non-rechargable batteries, 4 batteries are included though.3. A little bit bulky (not like the more expensive sony and cannon).4. 8MB is OK however 16 MB would be better.. I have a 128MB SD card so that solved my problems...In short:This camera is good if you care about the functionality and don't care about the appearence. (It is not worth spending a [X] to get a better looking sony or cannon). If you have rechargable batteries and an SD card, I think you won't have a problem with this cam.
The reviews for this camera are great. The video is indeed incredible, beyond anything i've experienced with a consumer camcorder. But there are big problems if you really want to enjoy the video you shoot.Before I continue I will give some background on my family. I am a 33 year expert in television production. I have produced and edited several television shows. My daughter who also intended to use the camera is an IT professional who is helps corporate users with software and hardware problems . Neither of us could get the video shot on the camcorder's RAM's disc in a usable form on either a Windows PC or a Apple IMAC G5.After repeated calls to Panasonic's technical support they were not able to resolve any of our major problems. They person who was in charge of training others at their support system admitted they did not even have this camera or the stripped down D250 model at their facility to test or train with. Even though their manual has more than 10 pages dealing with using the camcorder with an APPLE, they said they would provide no support for Apple owners. On the Windows side the camera can not be even recognized if you have the popular ROXIO software on your computer. Once that was removed we got video but no sound. With the MAC we got the video and sound in, but there is no way the video could be converted to be able to work with APPLE's iMOVIE or iDVD software.In this day and age where hardware is getting so complex, poorly trained customer support is inexcusable.By the way I own two Panasonic DVD Recorders, two other Panasonic DVD players, and a Panasonic portable DVD player, so I was certainly inclined to want to say good things about this company.I returned my camcorder to AMAZON today.
These are by far the clearest binocs I have seen at this price point. Very comfortable and easy to use. Would recomend.
I purchased this set in spite of its rating because of a REALLY good price and while I was initially disappointed, uninstalling the Logitech Bluetooth stack and letting Windows XP SP2 handle the bluetooth made all the difference in the world.With the Logitech stack I reguarly lost connection of the mouse and keyboard. Even rebooting the computer didn't seem to help. Then I did a little Googling and found instances of similar problems and decided to uninstall everything and start from scratch. Note: I think installing Setpoint 3.3 over 3.15 may have also been a contributing factor to the crappy performance (but things weren't great with 3.15).Granted it's only been a few days since my clean install of 3.3 and letting Windows hndle the Bluetooth but things have greatly improved. No dropped connections or problems connecting, no freezing mouse and unresponsive keyboard.This is a very good product with lousy software and support.
Quality product, but the plastic film encasing the spindle broke. Needs to be packed more securely when shipped, otherwise you'll get the discs strewn all over the interior of the shipping box. This didn't happen in my case, but from reading the reviews of others it seems to happen frequently.
Whats to say, it is super small and fast and holds exactly what is says, just make sure you buy the size you need.
Placed an order for this item on Aug 28 - total + $16 shipping. Charged our CC on Aug 28 - claim to ship on Aug 29 by US Postal. It's been 17 days - sent an inquiry to CS and got a response to wait for it another week. I filed a claim with Amazon - what a waste of time! Later per checking feedbacks - found I wasn't the only one with the similar problem. I hope Amazon is looking into this. Of course on the feedback - it response to refund back but I never receive any email from them. This is not how web orders should work.... I may have better luck on ebay. Now I have to go out during lunch break to pick this item up. Hope this helps to other readers.....
The best ipod control, I no use this control every day, but when I use it works perfect!
I was looking for something that I could take to GA concerts and festivals. This chair fits the bill, perfectly. It's extremely light (though the construction is quite solid), easy to carry, and operate. You can deploy it (to full length) in literally 5 seconds. Putting it back takes marginally more effort; you have to push the leg lock buttons firmly to slide the legs back in (so maybe 10 seconds). The best part is that it actually is pretty comfortable (you can spend quite a bit of time in it without fatigue). I'm so taking it with me when stuck waiting in line for concert tickets, also.
Firstly, let me dispell the myth about how these affect the shape of your ear. They clip over your ears and mine are quite large and clip underneath the lobe. To work properly they need to attach firmly under the lobe and cause it to push forward very slightly. The headphone then covers the ear and so it cant be seen anyway.Seconly, they sound ok. Clear but not too loud. ...
If you want a backpack that is going to keep your computer safe then you should highly consider this one. It has plenty of features to keep your laptop and equipment safe from shock by getting dropped, bumped, you name it. The zippered area that holds your notebook computer literally has about 1/5 in. - 1 in. thick cushion surrounding it while still leaving room for the largest of laptops. On the very bottom of the bag there is even more cushion and a tough but not hard rubber shell type thing. On the right side of the bag there is a zippered compartment the opens up and reveals a drink holder. At first I though this was silly. I couldn't fathom how a collapsible, mesh cup holder would hold a drink sturdy, but it works. I haven't really tested it with so fast food cups though, only with bottles. The second largest zipper compartment holds your books. There is an elastic divider in the pouch to keep your books and or folders separate. The third pouch has some card holders for business cards/IDs. I wouldn't recommend putting credit cards in there =). Inside that pouch there are a myriad of little "shelf" pockets to put iPods, phones, mobile computers, computer mice. Its really easy to keep everything organized and still be able to store a lot. There is another zippered pouch thats really big. It looks like it could be a large water bottle holder for 1.5 liter bottles. Last but not least there is one last zippered pouch big enough to store a power adapter and maybe some small speakers? Heck if you have a 13 in macbook you can even fit a keyboard in there with it. Its really a great backpack, very sturdy. I only had one issue and it was fixable. Inside the pouch where you place your laptop, on the bottom there is an extra rubber cushion. Its detachable with Velcro to the bottom of the bag. Since I have a macbook which is pretty thin and sleek compared to the laptop market, it liked to slide down in between the cushion and the wall. Easy fix I took some thick cardboard, bent it into a "U" shape and then wrapped it in remnants of a very soft black shirt and stuffed it into the bottom. You cant tell its there, the shirt is softer that the rubber cushion, and thin laptops won't slip into the crevice anymore. Laptops that are like 1.3+ inches thick most likely will not have this issue. But other than that its an awesome bag. I am even tempted to buy an airport express station and pop it in there for the road.
This mount is great. The included arms for attachment to the projector were easy to attach and very solid. The mount intself is very solid and well made. I did feel I needed to reinforce the ceiling where I placed the mount but the projector I was mounting was actually larger than my previous projector and I was concerned about the additional wt. The mount allows appropriate adjustment and holds position extremely well. I chose this mount because of Chief's reputation and the recommendation of the tech support technician I spoke with at SIM2. You will be very satisfied if you use this mount.
We needed one and this was what was available at the time. Cheap, got what we paid for. (made in China) Broke just after the time we could return it.
I got these as my Christmas present to myself as I wouldn't ask family to put out this kind of money for me a gift. I've had them for nearly a week now and I have the following impressions.Like all the folks that mentioned this before they DO look and feel much better in person than what photos and descriptions indicate. They're well built and I've had them on for several hours at a time. Comfort was a concern as I have a WIDE head sometime anything other than earbuds are uncomfortable right from the start. These adjust to fit well and no discomfort has been noted.The sound, also as noted by many, is much "cleaner" over the spectrum to me than the Bose QC2's that I tried with no noted "muddiness" on the bass. The sound is very nice and though I don't consider myself an audiophile, I do listen to much music of many genres. I am more than pleased with the sound reproduction and the noise cancellation feature. The music volume does have a perceptive volume increase when the noise cancellation feature is activated. The AAA battery compartment is sleekly hid in the left ear cup and accessed by rotating the cup perpendicular to the head band. The battery compartment is clearly embossed with the correct battery orientation.To me these headphones have two huge positives. One can NOT connect any cabling and strictly use as a noise canceling device, and conversely, should the battery that powers the noise canceling circuitry die and you don't have a replacement battery at the ready and you're plugged into your sound source, you still have a working headset, sans the noise canceling feature. (the hard case that you store your headset in has a little pocket on the left side for connectors and cable which can easily accommodate a spare battery or two)The ONLY drawback I have with this unit is the leakage that appears to emanate from the outside mics that are used to pick up the noises the headset needs to generate "negative sound" to block, creating the the noise canceling feature. How distracting it is to others around me, at this point I haven't had a real opportunity to test. Sadly, the first real test will be in another month or so when I join up with my mom when we have a 7+ hr. flight across the Atlantic. The good side, is mom is double hearing aided. So when it's time for "down time" and the engine noise is bothering me, she can turn off her hearing aids and be blissfully unaware of any sound leakage. If the other passengers around me turn and give me ugly stares or say something to me, then I'll just go into noise canceling mode only and turn off my tunes. Hopefully the leakage isn't so severe this will be an issue. Overall these are VERY nice "over the ear, noise canceling" headphones.The price comparison, sound quality and wearing comfort with Bose makes them very attractive and a set you should certainly consider, provided one can live with the sound leakage.Perhaps with ambient noise going on around you, your neighbors may possibly not notice the sound leakage, as we may be focusing on solely that one point and missing "the bigger picture" and it's not an issue to our neighbors. Perhaps that would be a good point for future reviewers to address. "Do your neighbors notice/object to your headphones sound leakage"? Ask them AFTER you've been listening to your sound source for a while. Then shut the unit down and see if they were distracted or "noticed" music coming from your headphones. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we've created this monster in our heads and it's not really an issue?UPDATE: I've now owned these headphones for nearly 1 yr now. I'd like to update a bit of information.Firstly, my concern over noise leakage seems to be a moot point. I have used them on several occasions on board aircraft (including transatlantic flights) I have purposely removed them and asked folks sitting next to me if they were disturbed by my music. Universally the reply was "No".They have held up extremely well. I do have a little routine; when I am through using them, upon removing them from my head I wipe the ear cushions, removing body oils (I shave my head, so I also wipe the band portion that contacts my scalp.. I have seen no deterioration in any of those parts (or any other part).I am more than pleased with these headphones and continue to recommend them to anyone that is looking for a less expensive super-aural design noise-canceling headphones.
I bought this to play my ipod through the car stereo system. I live in the LA area which has many radio stations even at the lower frequencies. It was difficult to find a signal that consistently worked. And even when we were in an area where we could use the frequency, the sound quality wasn't that great. I ended up returning the transmitter and buying the $20 Sony tape adapter that you can use with regular portable cd players. It works great.
IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED AND IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG FOR IT TO GET TO ME. THANKS A BUNCH
I have been going back and forth about buying this bag since I hadn't found one in-store to look at. After reading so many reviews I decided to purchase it(sight unseen)from another online store since Amazon no longer carries it. All I can say is...wow.I was concerned that my 17" Macbook Pro laptop would not fit. I was very surprised that it worked! I even have the clear case on the laptop. It is a snug fit, but who cares? It has enough pockets to hold everything I need for school. It has pen/pencil slots, cellphone pocket, a place for my iPod, books, laptop, water bottle, umbrella, etc.It has 2 different sized water bottle mesh pockets, so you can carry a small 12-20 oz. bottle in one, or a 1 litre in the other (just not at the same time). It has another pouch on the other side that is not mesh for additional storage. It has straps on the inside of the flap to hold an umbrella (which is important where I am). There is a back slot that will hold file folders, or thin notebooks. There are 4 slots for pens/pencils. Numerous pockets to fit powercords, battery, headphones, and just about anything else you can think of.I was afraid I wouldn't find anything to replace my favorite backpack (Swissgear) that it is falling apart. I have no worries now. This is a great replacement, and it will hold my monster laptop that the Swissgear backpack wouldn't.I have seen some reviews that indicate there are no directions on how to convert the strap from single strap to the backpack strap. That is not true. There are instructions supplied on the attached paper tags. Converting the straps was very simple. They even put a tag on the umbrella straps to let you know what they were for. This is a pretty great bag.Since I just got it I can't attest to comfort yet, but will update after I have used it for awhile. I got this for a good price ($69.99), and it has everything I need. If you are looking for a good bag to hold your large laptop, this could just be what you were looking for. I would even use this for traveling, as it can be hooked into the handle of your rolling luggage (like in the pictures).Update**After using the bag the past week the only complaint I have is where they have the umbrella straps. I realize they don't want a wet umbrella ruining your papers, but how they have it now makes the front flap stick out too far, and it makes closing it awkward. It would be nice just to have the straps about 5-6" higher. Otherwise, no complaints. Still really like this bag.
I work in the world of audio/video production, so I have a constant need for headphones and other electronic devices. These headphones are the best I've ever owned. Here's a breakdown of what I like about these:The foam around the earpiece area is large enough to fit comfortable on any ear, but not too tight that it feels restraining.The overall tightness and grip around the head is perfect. Other headphones I've owned have been too tight despite adjusting them, making my ears hurt after only 20-30 minutes of use.The headphones are designed with an open area on the top. This may seem trivial unless you've used other headphones and have had your hair stuck between the plastic. Used these for several months now and never had a "hair being pulled out" episode.Overall, sound quality if great. The bass isn't superb but it still gives a very "whole" sound.
This camera was a gift to my daughter, so she will be giving the review on the product:The camera is an old, cheaply made little piece of crap. It really is. But if I could afford the cost of the film, the camera would never leave my side, because truthfully I am in love. The moody little thing captures everything in a dream and whether you work it right or work it wrong you get breathtaking or devastating results. So when you buy this camera you need to know the risk. This was something I hadn't known when I was searching for and wanting this camera. I was in utter shock when I got my holga - it is a plastic box with faux leather that weighed less then a couple pounds. I said, "Oh my gosh!! This is where you put the film! Look there's no play back screen! Look how simple it is!"And really that's all I would expect from it. A crappy little box that would soon become a good friend, or even an aunt or uncle.
OK first off, i will tell you that all the pro's people suggest are true. the SRS Wow feature is amazing, and i like it very much. It really adds whatever you are looking for.now to address the cons that people have put forth.1. The Headphones. The Headphones are Sennheiser MX400's, which are about 10.99-19.99 depending on where you buy them. I believe they are nice, but i would buy a nicer pair. They are by far higher quality then any other out of the box headphone, but i just prefer something nicer.2. You can't play files in track order.NOT TRUE! the current firmware fixes this, BUT, you MUST put the file tracks into WM10 and then load them onto your iRiver. You really think its going to magically fix them for you? (you may need to refresh the database after doing this).3. Slow. I do admit, it is slow, but as with all MP3 Players, there is always a downside. My previous player, the Creative Zen 40GB Nomad Xtra, was a complete and total piece of crap. i used to, but now will never buy another mp3 player from them. Their cheapness comes at a price (a low one as a matter a fact)4. Takes a while to turn off. It depends. sometimes is lightning quick, other times it takes about 10 seconds. Like its going to affect you anyway, when you press the button to turn it off, it will, and 10 seconds really doesn't kill the battery or damage it, does it?5. Pictures suck. THEN DON'T USE IT FOR PICTURES. simple as that. The Radio, Radio Record, Voice Record, Line-In Record, Music should be enough for you, dont you think?COMPARISION:iRiver H10 20GB 299.99iPod 20GB 299.99Creative 40GB Zen 235.99The iRiver is the SAME PRICE as the iPod, but it has these advantages:Color ScreenSennheiser Headphones (14.99 Value)PicturesTextMusic, No programs needed to transferNapster to GoPlays WMA, MP3, Protected WMAFMFm RecordingVoice RecordingLine-In RecordingSmallerSRS-Wow and Custom EqualizerFM in Korea, Japan and European Regions.FOR THE SAME EXACT PRICE?and as for the creative...i'm sorry, but its just a piece of crap.HOW MINE DIED:because of its huge bulkiness, i dropped it 2 ft. onto carpet. The hardrive broke, and after i smacked it (no joke) it turned on to work again. Then, about 3 weeks later, i was listening to it, and it just died. Completely, i tried everything, and i decided i didn't want to wait 2 hours to call them (it took that long).iRiver support is ok, and they have a good online system. They also have smart tech support, but as with everyone, it takes a while to reach them.I stand by iRiver, and i promise if you buy this product you will be satisfied.
So i spent alot of time looking at review before buying this pair of earbuds because i am not that guy who buys 5 and returns 4 at the expense of everyone else. my price ceiling was 60 and these were well under that so i was a little apprehensive when buying these over some others that seemed to be reviewed comparably well with over twice the price. i am so happy that these were my choice. the chord is annoyingly short and doesn't feel amazing but it doesn't feel too shabby either. i am 6'7 so for me a short chord is usually something that i have to be wary of but in this case it is okay because if it is in my pocket there is still some length left over , not much, but some. also i don't particularly like the length differential between the right and left earbuds, i wished that they'd left them alone. but these are minor quibbles and are the only places where these earbuds aren't amazing. they are extremely comfortable and soft in your ears with great insolation. the sound quality is fantastic and i mean that. they are seriously comparable to earbuds that cost 5 times as much and the build quality seems quite solid. the plug is also great because it is skinny enough to be used when you have a case on your iphone or ipod which is something that many headphones have difficulty with. anyway these are an amazing choice that i would suggest to anyone.
i got this tv at best buy, your way better off buying it there because it cost me 398. but if u buy it here you will have to pay shipping you get the idea so ya better off buying it at best buy and over all this lcd is great bright screen had to bring it down a bit the best looking picture of all the same size lcd at best buy
I have been wanting to get these headphones since I first saw them at costco for like $50...well LUCKY ME! I just so happen to see that the pink ones are now only $13 on amazon. And i also had just lost my sony earphones a couple of days ago. So I ordered them and since them have been anxiously waiting for these for the better part of this week. When they arrived, I was so desperate I tore the package with my teeth! not really. anyways, all joking aside once i opened the product you can't imagine the dissapointment i experienced. First off, i probably won't be seeing something that pink unless i decide to have children. Then i heard them. Wow listen to all that bass...but only bass. I listen to a lot of rock, classical, metal, and electronica...well i couldn't make out anything with these headphones besides drums and the bass guitar. Don't get these headphones unless you are a bass player and you only listen to recordings of a bass guitar, or if you really just find that headphones these days have too much definition and you want to find a pair that only produces bass.Build quality: stellarhighs: 1/10mids: 0/10bass: 1000000000000/10!!!!!! HELL YEA!returning these as soon as the post office opens.
Rarely do you find such a good deal on such a typically overpriced commodity. Why should a simple cable that's used by billions of people be so unreasonably expense usually? Well, the answer is because they can get away from it. In this case I felt like I paid what I should pay. Good price and the product was everything I needed. Shippiing was pretty darned fast too. Recommended
The sound from these earphones is unbelievable. External noise blocking is excellent also. The insertion into the ear is a bit cumbersome but the fit is comfortable.
I received these on the same date I was given. I hoped to have them sooner but it's ok, no points taken off for that.They were brand new like stated, real easy to install and works perfect.
The Emerson i-tone that was shipped to us through Amazon was defective. When we plugged in the A/C adapter it hummed and buzzed and sounded like the end of the AM radio dial.
12 gauge speaker wire is 12 gauge speaker wire after all. :-/ I only needed a few feet of the stuff, but as usual, you can't get anything locally anymore. Amazon comes through again, although the price for 50' + shipping was an ouch. The wire is flexible and caries sub-woofer frequencies the 12 extra feet, I needed just fine.
After the Cd player in my car kicked the bucket I was lost without having my music. I never really gave much thought of an FM transmitter until this happened. So I got on and read the reviews. Some were good and some were bad, so i was a little weary of buying one. After three days of looking I took the plunge and bought the Monster. The shipping was fast, which was surprising. I plugged it in to my car found the FM station and it worked great, also Surprising! I live in Western PA and travel about 40 miles back and fourth to school every day and haven't once had to change the station because of interfering signal. There hasn't been a single problem with it yet. So if there is anyone out there just wanting to here their music in the car I would highly recommended buying the Monster.
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.
This thing sucks. I wasted my money. No more Griffin products for me!
This scanner is OLD. The technology is old, the support from HP is dreadful. The scanner has constant problems of not being recognized by my computer, not working correctly with the document feeder, and the HP software is SO badly designed. For just a few more bucks, you can actually buy a new scanner that would work.For ADF, look at the newer, cheaper, all-in-one devices. Separate scanners with ADF are just not being made except for very high end work.This scanner doesn't even have scan-to-PDF; instead it uses tiff imaging, creating HUGE files. The provided viewer software works, but the print option in it doesn't - you'll just get a black sheet of paper printed. You have to go to another (non-HP) program to print your scans. And multi-page tiff is a bear to work with.Any scanner now will have multi-page PDF support; that is ESSENTIAL if you are archiving documents. Don't settle for anything less.
This is perfect. We used it for christmas and took a gazillion pictures and I was able to be in them!!!
I've owned this unit for about one year.This unit suffers from 5 problems.1. The unit gives poor directions. On a route from Long Island, close to an entrance ramp onto the LIE, to a destination close to a different exit ramp off of the LIE, it told me to take local roads. That's 100 traffic lights I would hit over local roads. I did not have any avoidances set in the settings. This is not an isolated circumstance, but it happens all the time in NYC.In addition, it's constantly trying to take me over toll roads, even though I set an avoidance to toll roads. I get the feeling that the unit does not really know what toll roads are. It also likes to take me over roads with lots traffic lights (see previous paragraph). Although they might be the most direct, this device does not take into account time wasted at traffic lights. Oy vey!!!!2. The maps are not updated. I tried to go to Home Depot through the business search function. Unfortunately, when I arrived at the "destination" - Home Depot was no where to be found.3. Speech directions are often given too late to actually make the turn. The unit also gives me turn directions after I've already made the turn. Moreover, the screen updates slowly. After you've made the turn, you look at the unit and it still displays your position prior to making the turn.4. The unit processes so slow. Searching for businesses by name/category is completely useless. It literally takes 10 minutes to find an business by name. Its faster if I text google for the addresses with my Treo and manually enter them into the i3.5. The input device is really cumbersome. You really need a keyboard or touchscreen. Scrolling back and forth through numbers is a giant pain. In addition, this unit does not speak street names; only left, right, turn, bear, u-turn. I want to spend time looking at the road, not trying to decipher directions on a tiny screen, to figure out where to make the turn.This unit is really useless. At least in NYC, where there are many roads.I've wanted to hurl this thing out my window on several occasions.Don't waste your money on this. Buy something nicer (that actually works) or buy it from a store with a liberal return policy.
It shows that it's charging, but after 12 hours it has less charge than when it started. To BargainCell's credit they sent another one, but it also does not work.
The package was received in good order and the battery looked like it should work in the our Bell South telephone Model 9926, however the connection would not fit in the telephone, so we returned the battery and Amazon was very cooperative and paid for the return. We were very satisfied with Amazon.Al
Does exactly what it says on the box! Connected straight fom Mac Mini to Snoy Bravia TV without adapter or changing of settings.
I've had this Whistler for about a week now and it works great. I have been using a $300.00 escort for years but I wanted a new one and they are still over $300.00. Every other high technology item has gone down about 80% over the years except Escort and Passport detectors! I figured the other brand names should have caught up by now and so far, so good. The voice alert is very nice so I dont have to look at the display to see what type of signal is detected. The city mode has worked for me very well as on my daily drive there is usually radar being used and it warned me each time. The cheaper ones usually go off too much but this one seems to do a good job. It alerts to X band, which is the one used by door openers, but only alerts again if it gets stronger. You can also turn off that band alltogether but I leave it on as some older radar guns still use it. These settings are all adjustable in the city modes. The unit is small, which I like, and has a suction cup bracket for the windshield. It also shows up to 60 different text messages on the display if there is a road hazard or traffic jam and you are in an area with that broadcast signal, but I have'nt seen any messages yet (luckily). I give it 2 thumbs up.
Isolation is good, though minor strange noises may occur due to the deformation of the ear bud. The frequency characteristics seems to be not so good at first, yet becomes better after working several days. The space and position feelings are excellent.
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 attached this antenna to my D-Link DIR 655 and it made the good signal I had worse. I wanted to try and improve the signal I got on the top floor since the router is located in my basement and it was worse through my house.
Can tell no difference in performance or timed speed from 40x Pro series. Ace Digital is an excellent source.
I got this lens for a great price ($480 used) and it looked like it had been used quite a lot. I was a little worried about the image quality seeing that the lens was well used but I must say I was very impressed. I shot an entire airshow with this big boy on my Canon 40D and the image quality was excellent. It was a very sunny day and the only pics that didn't turn out was due to the back of spectators heads in the images while trying to track the airplanes in high speed burst shots. This is a heavy lens but I hand held it for most of the show because I felt that my monopod limited my movement trying to get the good shots. I didn't really notice how heavy it is because of the excitement of all the expectations of the great images that I was shooting if this lens was all that the reviews I read said it was, and believe me, it was. If this lens ever fails, I know I will buy another. I bought this lens to shoot on days that it was meant for. I am not going to try indoor or night shots because I know the limitations, so with that being said, you can't beat it on a sunny day for the price and it's range. Thumbs up Sigma and if you get the chance to see the Blue Angels, Do It!!! They rock!!!!
This control is pretty cool, it works great but you have to be pretty close to your camera.
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).
very poor design..would never recommend this product.The connection is so flaky,you will end up wasting lot of time.
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.
This has got to be the worst printer in the history of humankind. It is slow, ugly, jams the paper all of the time, cheap feeling and cheap looking. It's simple to use but a pain in the booty to use. I wouldn't even give it away free. It's better off in the garbage.
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.
If you love your Telrad, use it on more than one telescope by buying extra bases for your other telescopes. Unless you are precise, or lucky, you will have to realign (collimate) your Telrad to each telescope after you move from one to the other. A good idea if you use only one of your telescopes at a time, or if you have a few "GoTo" scopes, and just use the Telrad for initial alignment.
I am very pleased with this product. I like having the two alarms and that both of the alarms are fairly quiet at first. I hate alarms that scare the crackers out of you first thing in the morning! I also like the fact that the display brightness can be adjusted....
for theApple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation)My husband had this charger in his box of stuff he keeps around for- well, for my first iPod purchase! It was love at first use! I gave the little throw-away battery to my niece, but the charger is indispensible! It holds a charge for a solid 12 hours. I used it every day for months with my iPod Classic 80G. It has the plastic plates for a custom iPod fit, and mine came with a USB cable that allowed me to let my computer charge the charger AND my iPod at the same time. The only con is that I dropped it so many times, I finally broke it (it gave its life so that my iPod might live!). The black case is great, in that it fits over the charger with the iPod in it, so I could just toss the whole thing in my pocketbook. I am writing to tell all that I am here to purchase another charger immediately!--------------------------------------May 18 UPDATE: Be careful and double-check to see you are ordering the right product!! I order this item, but there are apparently TWO sizes of charger (not interchangeable, and the bundle content can differ. I just bought another VP - Value pack??- that did NOT have the USB cable included- which an Amazon vendor sells separately for $.02!!Still, I stand by my review for the value of the product. Just read the fine print!
As soon as I received the Kingston DTI 4 GB flash drive, I just plugged it in and backed up 2 GB of data from my laptop. Worked like a champ!
For the price, you really do get a lot of neat features: mp3 playback, short video, decent pictures, the use of SD cards, rechargeable battery, and so on.Regrettably, the quality of the hardware leaves A LOT to be desired. The buttons are flimsy and scream "Fragile!"I've had to exchange my device twice, as each has worked for less than 2 months before failing. I do not know if there is a quality control problem: some units work as described whereas others simply fail, or if there is a quality issues across the board. Either way, you may want to consider spending a few dollars more and buying a separate camera and mp3 player (iPod Shuffle is only $69!)......you'll get the same functionality AND much better quality.--Dad with a 2X disappointed son :/
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
I purchased and returned this miDock but was very disappointed in the sound reproduction. Music was "shallow" with minimal bass. Would recommend JBL On Stage; a little more pricey but with excellent audio in a small, portable size.
Tried to contact HP customer, spent 1/2 hour on the phone, no result. Had to return it and get a Canon.
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!
received in a timely manner. installed right away and work perfectly. what a difference maker!I would recommend to anyone looking to breathe life in to an old pc
I bought this tripod for my 2-week trip to Asia last summer and had it in my backpack the whole time. I never felt the "weight" of the tripod at all. It took mere seconds to "assemble" and "disassemble". To assemble, you just pull each leg all the way out; to disassemble, you just push each of the legs in.The only reason I did not give it a 5 stars was because a couple of times, one of the legs wouldn't stay extended and start to tilt when I'm setting up the shots. Granted, I was using the compact Sony DSC-T9 digital camera. If it was a SLR camera, this tripod will definitely not be able to support the weight.Again, for compact digital camera and compact trip on a walking/hiking trip, it's a great tripod.
This wheel is very cheap but it wasn't as good as I though. First, the wheel is very small...too small. Barely larger then a Xbox controller. The attachment area between the socket and the wheel seems fragile...Not sure it's gonna last very long. Mine is already slightly loose after a couple of hours of play. No support for Win7, and it shows up in the games. The feeling is king of imprecise, like playing with a keyboard. Even a gamepad is more fun to play!!The pedals are the worst. They are too hard, and the base too light. The pedals are too near. So it either moves by itself or you touch two pedals at times, and you always have to push hard on them to react in the game. Are the creators of these things never drove a car with pedals ?The only good things is has is the look, easy to grip and the clamp is reasonable. Otherwise I wasted my money on this, don't waste yours...
The cable ends were warped like they had been sitting out in the sun, making it difficult to screw in the connections.
inconsistency is the word.only on 32 bit systems, use good part of your system capacity
Keyboard is great , like the looks of it ! The only thing I dont like , but is not a big deal is the usb plug , only one I had available on my tower was in the front , so it is in the way . But all around pleased with the keyboard !
These have been my main headphones for years. I've used them for DJing, listening to music, video chatting, phone calls, everything.The sound quality is OK.The problem is they are _extremely_ uncomfortable. After maybe 20 minutes of work, your ears and the top of your head will hurt. You have to keep shifting them around to make them more comfortable.The top band is heavy and hard.The construction on these isn't amazing either. They are pretty creaky.And with all that, they are way overpriced.I haven't tried any other DJ headphones.The only reason I was using these for so long is because I bought them and figured I would just use them. Recently I decided that enough was enough and I needed something more comfortable. I went to the electronics store and picked something that looked comfortable and was affordable. I ended up with thePanasonic RP-HT260 Monitor Headphones, for less than $30-- and less than $20 here on Amazon.They are extremely comfortable, the sound quality is GREAT (I haven't had access to my V700s since I got the Panasonics, so I can't do a side-by-side-- but I'm fairly certain that the sound quality on the Panasonics is better), and the price can't be beat. The only thing is, they are pretty wimpy-- probably won't cut it for DJ use. Then again, at this price, you can _easily_ get a new pair every 6 months and it would still be cheaper than the V700s, and more comfortable. And actually, they isolate sound better too.I would highly recommend not getting the V700s-- go to a local DJ shop and try on a few pairs of headphones and see which ones are the most comfortable.
DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE!!!or any Pioneer ProductI purchased the DVR-A03 drive this past Summer. The drive brokein October. Pioneer offers no repair facilities to send the drive back to. They say you have to take it back to the Dealer that the drive was purchased from. Most dealers wont take the drive back if it is over 30 days old.It took me almost a month to get Pioneer and the dealer to agree to let me return it to the dealer (Pioneer still refuses to take it back for repair). I sent it to the dealer who sent it to another distributor who sent it finally to Pioneer. Each step takes over a month.It is now the end of January and the drive is still not fixed and I still have no idea when I will get it back. I have sent letters to Pioneer including the President and have never even gotten back an acknowledgement
I'm always looking for products that will work internationally - this adapts automatically to different voltages, and seems to charge my batteries efficiently.The cable is separate, so if you want to get a short one for travel, you can.I use it for my D50 and D200 - no issues at all.
THIS CAMERA SINKS LIKE A STONE! I was just ocean kayaking off the ocean caves at La Jolla CA, taking pictures and accidentally flipped while helping my son grab his water bottle. Sunscreen, still floating, water bottle, still floating, CAMERA GONE! If you find this camera while snorkeling in the area near sea caves, I WILL PAY for just the camera card back! Keep the camera! My pictures!I bought this camera in May 2006, since I wanted to take pictures of my kids on the beach. My biggest problem is that the LCD screen is useless when you are in bright sunlight. It dims out so much that there is absolutely no way to see exactly what you are taking pictures of. The easiest thing to see is your own reflection in the LCD screen. (By the way, as far as I can tell there is no way to brighten the screen).Another problem is that the lens is in the upper corner of the camera near your left hand, and since you can't see what you are taking pictures of, most of my pictures have at least part of my finger in it.My other issue is that is has a proprietary battery charger. Although the camera connects to your computer via USB, this DOES NOT in any way charge the camera. In fact, it drains your battery very quickly. So when you travel, don't forget that charger, because they are not easy to find. (Apparently Office Max is the only store that carries a compatible charger).Another issue is that if you are in the ocean taking pictures of waves and kids splashing, drops of salt water obviously get on the lens, and your pictures will suffer.My advice if you want to take these kinds of pictures is to buy a disposable waterproof camera. I have taken some great pictures, even underwater, with these cameras.
I've had much smaller and older flash drives that have worked 1000 times better and faster than this. I want to find one as good as those but larger. This isn't it. When I copy my "My Documents" folder to my other external hard drives and flash drives, it takes around 4-10 minutes. Copying to this unit takes an hour! And it took nearly that long to delete the folder from this unit! What's that about?Also, it is saying it is full even though when I check the size of the folder on the unit it is about 2GB and this unit is 4GB. The pie chart shows it's full but the folder of files on the unit says half that. Again, what's THAT about?This thing is going back and I'll probably avoid Kingston in my search for a decent flash drive.
This tripod case is made of good fabric and fits nicely a tripod like the SLIK SDV-20.
Netgear made a fine router, here. Lets go ahead and start off with its performance. The router never looses its connection, at least with me. It's always up, never overheats, once it connects it stays connected and I've had a bevy of different drivers and chipsets connect to it, including Atheros, RALink, Gigabyte, whatever Hewlett Packard uses. We have a lot of family come in to visit on holidays and we always have a colorful array of different laptops in the house, it handles them all well but this isn't to say that it can't be picky. My wife's Asus laptop frequently disconnects on occasion but for some odd reason it's just her. Nobody else in the house no matter what computer stays connected. I'd like to compare her Asus laptop to my netbook but I'm running Linux and she's running Windows and I believe she uses a different chipset for her wireless but I won't get into that too awful much.Pros:-Price-Versatility(as far as being able to connect well with all sorts of different chipsets)-design, never overheats-Gateway support, handles great if you're using your ISP's router in bridge mode. It can take all that traffic just fine.Cons:-Lack of OSS firmware support, version 7(which mine is) doesn't support tomato which I was kind of bummed about because I don't quite have the functionality I want as far as handling individual bandwidth across connected devices but that's fine if you're using it for yourself and don't torrent or excessively game with other people in the house to piss off.-Distance, my old WRT made this look like two cans and a string. It can barely reach the back of the house and that's around a 40ft distanceI suggest it but do be careful if you need OSS support or have computers at a distance from your house... otherwise you should be fine.
so much better than the 430, but totally over priced!its a great flash though!
I AM RUNNING THIS PROCESSOR WITH (2)SAS 15K HARD DRIVES RAID O, 256 VIDEO CARD (FX 3450) 2GB OF RAM. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE ROCKET. I MUST ADMIT I AM A SPEED FREAK. THIS IS A WORLD AWAY FROM THE 2.66 CONROE PROCESSOR EVEN THOUGHT IT WOULD NOT SEEM SO. I AM GOING TO BUILD ANOTHER SYSTEM LIKE THIS FOR MY SISTER.
Given the price, my expectations were not very high but this camera has really surprised me. Form factor is good - about the size of a 'real' camera. Construction is plastic but fairly well put together. The picture quality is decent. Configuration was relatively simple. It took very little time getting it onto the wireless network and configuring it to upload pictures periodically to an ftp server (sorry, no SFTP or SCP). Documentation is the biggest weak spot. The camera has definitely worked well for my needs.
To begin with, I've never been into "boom-boxes". Now, however, I do lectures on classical music and opera, and I needed something "portable" to take with me on my lectures, but something that had good sound, since I play music with a full symphony orchestra, as well as a lot of opera. When I took this little machine home, I was a little skeptical. When I put on a cassette tape of Verdi's "Aida" no less, I was completely shockedat the sheer vividness and sharpness of the sound. Even on full volume, there was no distortion. This machine is amazing, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is on a budget and who wants to have a portable machine with great sound.
This is the second of this exact model that I have purchased in the last few months. Keeps absolutely perfect time, no special orientation is required, such as 'facing' Colorado - works in any direction. The remote is accurate (I keep it in the garage to measure the temperature when an air conditoner is on and off) and each of the two clocks' time and temperature matches exactly. The oak looks beautiful with my oak furniture. No cons on this one - easy to read as long as there is some light in the room.
I sqeezed the life out of this as long as I could. I'm tired of false paper jam messages, having to remove the back cover just to make the message go away. no printing because the machine thinks the cover is open, figuring out that if I wedge a piece of paper inside, the open cover message won't come on. I'm tired of having to remove the paper tray because constant reinsertion finally causes the ink cover to open which eventually has to be taped closed because the machine won't print with it open. I'm tired of it printing in green only even though all the colors are inside. It had one great feature though. I could buy ink for it on ebay for a couple dollars. It delivered me one last fatal error message that said not in so many words that it needed to be opened up and fixed so I said goodbye, it boarded the next dumpster and we parted ways.
For some reason Amazon doesn't have the RT314, which is the 311 with a built-in 10/100 switch so that you can connect up to 4 devices before you need to expand with hubs or more switches. It's fantastic. Set-up for basics is a breeze, but advanced set-up is a bit harder to get to, which is a potential problem since you need to use advanced setup (via telnet/serial port) to change the default password. Fortunately you also need to use advanced setup to allow outside access so it's not as big of a security issue as it might seem at first glance.Great box.
This recorder works great if you plan recording memos or as a note taker. (If you want to record music, you really need a bit better recorder and it would be good to have stereo recording.)Pros:1. Is pretty good on batteries if using for note taker and memos.2. It does have a way to turn off the display by using theHold feature on the side. It places the recorder in a modewhere the display turns off and the front panel buttons arenot functional for safety.3. If you need to record for a long period of time, you can usethe folder functions to select one folder for memos, another fornote taking, and another for longer recording.4. It has enough record time for normal use and if speed ischanged, then more time. (Changing speed can effect batterylife.)Cons:1. Time display only available in 24 hours mode. This can beconfusing if you are not use to it.2. Manual suggests backing up your files, but the recorder doesn'tcome with cord to do this, nor a output plug to a PC whichmight be useful in completing this.Overall, it was perfect for what I needed.
The product is actually fine, a jewel case is a jewel case. The problem here is that you will not receive the product in the image above. You will receive a 10-pack of cd cases with clear trays (not black). The description says "clear plastic" which Amazon intends to mean that the entire product is clear plastic and not just the outer shell. Two more words in the bullet point would have cleared it up. They will refund your purchase and shipping once you notice, though.
I tried very hard to stick with my three-year old Dell until its battery got totaled. I can't even start it without the power cord. Then Lenovo caught my attention when they made headlines with purchasing of IBM's PC and Laptop line.As far as I am concerned, the best thing about this laptop is it quietness and low-heat. You can barely hear the fan even in a small room. Putting it on you lap won't have any problem at all, which is a far cry from my hot Dell.I bought this Lenovo laptop from office depot back in September. It comes with two rebates which bought the price down to 700$. What a deal! I use the spared money adding 1G of Kingston PC 5300 (bought from circuity city(KVR667D2SO1GR), and it runs swiftly even with 4-5 program open at one time.I only wish the touch pad counld be a little bigger, like that on Apple. But it will be a big deal after if you got a blue tooth mouse.
me gusto mucho la compu, ahorita estoy enviando el mail desde ella. es muy buenaaaaaaaaaaaa.. jejeje
i bought this from an amazon.com vendor and i recieved it very quick; they called to check up on it, and didnt bother me any more.now the important stuff; you cant find a better value in a camera in the 300 to 400 dollar range if you are looking for quality. for me i was either going to go with an olympus or the fz7 (which) i did end up buying. i couldnt be happier with this camera; except if it had maybe a focus ring...anyhow, if you want a better camera, you should spend 200 more (i spent 300 on sale for my fz7) and get a nikon d50 on sale from online. bottom line...buy this camera if yo uare looking in the pricerange; forget sony and other super user friendly cameras that are dumbed down.
The Canon BG-E3 battery grip is a big improvement to my Digital Rebel XT.It not only extends the battery life, it makes the camera easier to hold byadding vertical dimension which fits my hands better, steadies the lens byadding heft, and provides an extra sutter release for vertical shots, furtherincreasing stability. I would recommend it to anyone. I chose the Canon versionrather than the half-price knockoff because of reports of lousy warrantyservice with the aftermarket version. It's worth the extra money to me to havepiece of mind that I can get good customer service through Canon if needed.
This is a awesome set of 6x9's, they look good and sound even better! Plus 2 for the price of one! Work very well with my old alpine, and a real upgrade in sound quality compared to my stock speakers,a lot more bass. Install was simple, fit perfect in my existing ports, all around good set for the money, can't beat um.
I agree with nearly everyone else's reviews-- this antenna works great. I tried a few other ones, both amplified and not, some more expensive than this one, some cheaper. All were returned to the store as miserable failures as none came close to picking up as many channels as this one did-- unamplfied! It is sensitive to position. I was lazy the first couple of months I had it and just left it behind the TV. As a result, the NBC HD station only came in at about 60%. It was barely watchable-- there were many random signal drops which resulted in a stuttering picture that was difficult to watch. I subsequently mounted it on a cheap floor lamp next to the window and with a little adjustment, NBC now comes in at 90-100% and those stutters are rare occurrence.My suggestion-- it looks like there's a cheaper clone of this antenna here:Eagle Aspen Dtv2Buhf Directv 2-Bay Uhf Antenna. The reviews for this one seems positive and it looks exactly like the DB2. Since these are just chunks of metal in a certain configuration, I don't see why the Eagle Aspen version wouldn't work just as well (though I don't have first hand experience with it). At more than 33% cheaper than the DB2, if I had it to do over again I'd give the Eagle Aspen antenna a try.
If you plan on getting dish Network and you have to install it on your roof I would seriously think twice before proceeding.I always try to avoid problems, It is easier to prevent something than to fix it.This does not always work especially when sleazy sales people LIE!I specifically asked if they EVER have problems with roofs leaking from the heavy Dish being screwed into the shingles and through the plywood part of the roof- BEFORE they installed it- I was assured that they did not.Well as you can see from my video (if it uploads) I have a 6ft long 1 1/2 foot wide water mark on my ceiling right exactly where the DISH was installed and I'm steaming MAD. The roof is only 3 years old. So it's not a coinkydink.opt for exterior wall or pole installation if you get a DISH.Video didn't upload :( I dunno why I can't send my videos from my smart phone to my email. I can only send them to YOU TUBE. Look up Leaky Roof on there to see the damage done.
I got the $25 and free shipping offer, for this price they have no match...
I purchased this portable sound system approximately six weeks ago. Twice now when listening to my iPod, the sound just goes dead. The song is still playing, but the speakers have no sound. The first time it happened, I thought it was a glitch and after playing with it for a few minutes, I was able to get the sound again. This time, no luck. So now I have a useless system I purchased that I can't return because it's been longer than the 30 day return policy. On top of that, when it was delivered, it came with a variety of "docks" for different types of iPods, but my Classic 160GB was not one of them, so I had to go direct to the manufacturer and purchase an additional piece.When it works, the sound is good, but I am very disappointed that it has no durability and will not purchase another iHome product again.
This product is great by all accords. If you are buying it for a handgun, beware what else you want to secure in it. A glock 23 with 3 magazines and the loader is a very, very tight fit. The fitting was my fault though. The product is second to none.
Works as intended. Works between your Firewire 800 computer (which has a different plug then firewire 400 on older systems) to your older firewire 400 device like your video camera.
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.
I had a little trouble getting the wireless internet to work, but Belkin customer service was extremely helpful in helping to solve the problem. The router has not given me any trouble since and the wireless signal is strong enough for use anywhere in a normal sized house.
I bought two pairs of these headphones before I learned my lesson, do not make the same mistake. Thess things lasted me literally three days at the gym before starting to spas-out. Please let's send a message to SONY that we are not fools. DO NOT BUY&lt; DO NOT BUT> DO NOT BUY....
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.
Problem #1: As others have stated, there is a horrible cracking/buzzing noise coming from both speakers when the music is soft or is not playing. This is not acceptable.Problem #2: I'm surprised at how many people say the speakers sound so great--very mediocre in my books. It sounds like a cheap ghetto blaster from the 80's. You definitely get what you pay for with these light, tiny speakers.Problem #3: I agree with others--the knob is not just slightly annoying becasue it's so slippery, you actually can't operate it unless you have both hands free so that you can brace the speaker with one hand (for leverage) and use the other hand to control the knob.My recommendation: I recommend trying different speakers. I'm not one to give many bad reviews, I usually have very good luck with most everything I buy, but I thought I'd put in my two cents here so that others can avoid this product, not worth it.
First off, it's bulky so it won't fit in my dual PCMIA slot if I am using another PCMIA card at the same time. Second, if you are going to use this device with an iPod, you need to buy the power cord (not included) for this device. Otherwise, it does not provide enough power to interact with your iPod.
When up on a 58mm filter it feels like it is about to break, and it doesn't even grip enough to turn the filter.
I started looking into MP3 players about two months ago and initially purchased a Rio Jukebox 10. Although the Rio was a nice unit with decent sound, it was larger than I wanted, had a difficult to navigate menu system, and wasn't exactly feature laden. I had never checked out the iPod because I own a PC and didn't think it was compatible. I was reading an article recently about some third party software that made the iPod work with PC's and then became very interested. Well I took the plunge, downloaded the free software(EphPod)and I am absolutely thrilled that i did. The EphPod software is excellent and other developers are working with Apple to produce additional software options for PC owners if ephPod isn't your cup of tea. Other than the software, the only other thing you will need to make the iPod work with your PC, is a firewire card (IEEE1394 $20-$50.) to plug the iPod into.Amazing! This thing is half the size and weight of the Rio, has twice the battery life (over 10 hours), and has an interface that is easy to use with one hand. I can carry my entire CD collection around all the time and hardly notice it's there, except for the terrific sound of course.WOW, is about all that's left to say. This is the unit I was looking for all along. My hats off to the developers at Apple.
At first I wasnt overly happy with these Bino's, I just couldnt seem to focus them correctly. I found it irritating that I couldn't see as clearly as I could when using a pair of the same brand/type which are the 10x50 instead of the 10x25. That is until I was slipped and fell while walking across a stream on a wet log in the forest. I turns out I landed on them and popped one of the oculars off the frame. I was sure they were toast but after forcing them back together they now work better than when they were new! Sounds crazy, but they are very durable and very water proof. By the end of the hunting trip, all the guys with the bigger binocoulars told me they wish they had gotten this compact pair instead.
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!
Great camera for $100 cheaper than the Leica version. I have been taking accepted stock photos with it. The 10MP can't be beat, gives great clear pictures and has enough manual settings for most people. The software SILKYPIX it comes with is a lot better than I expected for developing RAW images. Definitely a great value camera!!
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.
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.
Besides the obvious stuff - plays CD/CD-R/CD-RWs with mp3s or wma files on them, very good FM reception, good AM reception, a boatload of presets for both - this radio has one feature universally ignored by car manufacturers: a line-level input. "iPlug" is just a fancy name for a stereo minijack input on a surface-mountable pod. Awesome.The sound quality was a bit uneven at first, but with the right combination of loudness, EQ & sound profiles built-in, it sounds great. And yes, this thing can pump out some decent bass. Will it vibrate the fillings out of your teeth, vibrate your tag, make your trunk sound like two midgets wrasslin' aluminim cans in a bag? No. Sorry, OutKast. Does it sound better than the stock headunit? Yes.The display is very bright, clear, easy to read and navigate. Few things anger me as much as having to use buttons to change the volume on the radio. Thankfully, this one has a big honkin' knob you may twiddle and twist to your heart's content. It also has mute and pause buttons, both of which are a godsend. Did I mention this thing was bright? Holy crap, is it ever. The six buttons on the right side radiate enough blue light to be visible from the moon. On one hand, it's great mood lighting when driving at night. On the other hand, the display isn't just visible in direct sunlight - it's a wonder the sun is visible when the radio is on. There's no dimmer, so you'll have to live with it. I've taken several extended drives at night with this and it doesn't bother me at all.Installation was a breeze with a wiring harness for my car. It took all of fifteen minutes while sitting in the driver's seat. Looking for a decent radio to replace the stock head unit? You'd be hard pressed to do much better than this. (ps - did I mention the display was bright?)
I chose this model based on a review here. The basic map is just that, basic. I guess Garmin makes it money on all the maps you must buy in order for the unit to really shine. Someday I spend as much as I did for this unit on maps... so keep that in mind. Well, Geocaching is a blast, probably easier with a Topo Map.
These are NOT pioneer boxes. These are MBI boxes. I bought them and was very disappointed since I also have bought pioneer boxes before, and when I compared with the MBI, the latter one is much less sturdy and even the index cards are flimpsy compared with the Pioneer's. Do not buy these.Also, Adorama's customer service is very unfriendly in regard to making their customers satisfied. They insist that they are the same, that I need to return them on my cost, because of their mistake. They flew from one reason to another with blame from that they have never carried pioneer products, to Amazon's mistake in naming them Pioneer. But then their own website also has named them Pioneer. Anyway, just reconsider about buying any products from this company. It's not worth it, considering the shipping is outrageously high. It is my honest opinion.
Really cute, and even tho the pic quality is not the greatest it is a great gift. I am giving it to my fiance before he leaves for iraq...he will be able to have it on his person because it is nice and small
The 8230 comes with a very friendly price tag. Unfortunatly, you get what you pay for.I have had the 8230e for several months now and I continue to have problems burning audio CD's. My success rate is less than 50%. The drive has successfully burned MP3 files into CD format from HP MyCD at 4x speed less than half as many times as I have tried. The drive has always been successful when burning MP3's in Music Match Jukebox, however the fastest it will burn is 2x. I have only been able to make a direct copy of an audio CD twice out of over 20 attempts.Data CD's are not a problem.The error that consistantly appears is &quot;Buffer Underrun&quot;. Despite closing all programs, disabling all power management and downloading and installing the latest drivers and program updates, the drive still fails to work consistantly.MY ADVICE: Spend a little extra money and purchase a better drive.
This company has an incredible patent on some kind of radio technology that is used in their WiFi products that give them 1 mile of open field testing. Nobody comes close. It was incredibly easy to install and use. I just saw a press release that stated that the St. Augustine Florida airport installed Parkervision's product that covers the entire airport, using just 1 router, installed in just 1 hour, and cost them $400. versus other products considered that would have cost over $50,000. You do the math! Go to http://www.parkervision and check them out. They have home cordless phones coming out in 2005 that have a 2-mile open field test. When was the last time you could bring your home phone outside without losing the signal??
My iPod lives in this and thus far, my iPod has no complaints. It is easy to use. Not sure how much dust it keeps out, but it does keep the iPod from getting scratched and makes it feel safer to be 'on the go'. I don't have any issues using any controls! And, as is often true 'you get what you pay for' ... I'm glad I paid for this.
I read a few GOOD reviews about this unit, so decided to buy one. Quality seems o.k. Set up was o.k. but using it is very confusing for me. Seems as though you're always configuring this or that when trying to perform a function. I think XEROX or whoever makes this for them, should've done their homework and made operation easier. I should've sent it back as an unsatisfied customer......
I bought these headphones a few weeks ago. When they arrived, I installed the battery and turned the power on. I heard a loud howling coming from the left ear cup. I called Audio Technica Customer Service who transfered me to Tech Support. The tech support guy recognized my problem immediately and asked that I fax my bill of sale to him and he would send me a new set of headphones. Within a few days a new set of headphones arrived in a factory fresh box. I was not asked to send the defective ones back. I would give Audio Technica six stars on customer support alone if I could.I don't have an airplane flight scheduled in the near future so I tried I tried the headphones near a number of household appliances that made continuous noise (e.g., refrigerator, dishwasher, oil furnace - I wish I had a garbage disposal). The head phones canceled the continuous noise quite effectively.I also tried the headphones with my Ipod. They sounded very nice but I am no audiophile.Some complained about the headphones being uncomfortable to wear. I found them to be quiet comfortable but I did not wear them for many hours.
The product works as advertised. I cannot tell any difference in the sound quality except for the rare "click & pop" sound when changing from a standard definition channel to a high definition one. Very pleased with the purchase.
well to start off this is my 4th mp3 player. my first ipod was the 4gb mini. it was nice but didnt have enough space. so i whent to the toshiba gigabeat (horrible). i finnaly got sick of my gigabeat and upgraded to the ipod video. on durability, the player feels sturdy enough. but the screen scratches really easy, even with the velvet case that comes with it. trust me you will never feel totally safe with a uncased ipod in your pocket. the black ipod does show scratches way more than the white. but if you have a case that wouldnt really matter. anyway the storage, i got the 30gb. and really thats all i need. i think that its a waste of money to get the 60gig. even with 10 episodes of south park i have 20gb left. the video quality is excelent considering the size of the screen. i compared the screen sizes of the creative zen vision M against the ipod, the ipod is much much bigger. yeah u may have read that the ipod is really complicated to convert to a version that it will see. yeah its true. but i dont really need a video player. its quite nice to have a few episodes of your favorite show with you. which u can buy on itunes. its awsome to have strong bad email as a podcast. ok to the music, the sound quality is just unbeatable. yes with the ablum art available its nice to give your music "life" pluse its nice to have a complete universe of accesories. so really the only problem to this player is the scratch prone screen. and remember this is a mp3 player first, the video is just a nice feature. and i highly recomend a case. i got the black iskin from the online apple store. the ipod is totally encased in this case so i really recomend this case.
the iriver was accidently dropped and now it does not play...only says missing files..i tried to contact your support department and never got anyone on the phone..i sent an email to iriver and they suggested using the firmware to restore it..we have no ideal how to do this.. so i will never order again from amazon..I spent $176.77 for nothing
I have had Sirius Radio Satellite for more than 2 years. I have currently in my House the Audiovox PNP3... Works great...Anyway in November I exchanged Cars with my Brother who restored an Acura Integra for me. 4 Doors... Anyway I purchased the Stratus at Circuit City and from the first day it wouldn't work. Exchanged it immediately.Well the 2nd unit worked for about 1 week then stopped.. Tried another unit... This now makes 3 Stratus Units.. well the 3rd unit didn't pickup anything whatsoever. No matter what FM station I tuned to nothing but static.... Returned that also... Then tried the Starmate 4...The Starmate 4 lasted for about 2 weeks then stopped playing music. All it would do was display the Sirius Logo. Even had the Tech. support Staff from Sirius try to help me get the Starmate to work. No Luck...Returned that Unit also.... This is now 4 Sirius Plug & Play Receivers in one month...Well this time the Store Manager talked me into the S50 Sirius Receiver.That also has problems as far as sound quality and signal strength...People need to realize that the FCC has made drastic changes with Satellite Radio. The new Receivers don't have the strength as did the older ones.... Before buying any Satellite Radio Try it first and ask alot of questions....
I'd been looking for a pocketable digital camera for quite some time and finally settled on the Dimage Xg (after trying and returning several others). For what you get it's a bit on the pricey side, but it can take great-looking images. It is a nice size with easy-to-use menus and controls. The zoom is much quieter than my Nikon Coolpix 995 and image quality is about the same, maybe even slightly better. However, the Xg does have serious issues with focus, esp. in dimly-lit areas or where the contrast difference is very high (for example, at first I could not get an accurate focus on my blank and white dog). This can be rectified with careful composing and locking the focus. Also I found switching to SPOT FOCUS works much, much better. All in all, it's a nice camera I can easily drop into a pocket and have when I need it.
I ordered this mouse along with the iceKey keyboard. One of my favorite things about the mouse is the fact that the entire botom is see-through plastic so the red light shines through the entire mouse. The buttons have good tactile response and the scroll wheel action is smooth, although not so smooth you have to crank the scroll speed down all the way to use it.Some of the things that didn't bother me, but I can definitely see them being a problem for other people:-This mouse is very light. There is no way to add more weight to it so if you like a weighted mouse or want flexibility, this isn't the mouse for you.-This mouse shows smudges and dirt like it is its job. After a few days of using it heavily, the oil from your fingers (or the pizza you just ate) will mix with dust and dirt on the surface of the buttons to leave a nice outline of your fingers. This problem is easily remedied by wiping the surface of the mouse, however.-The cord on the mouse is short. Maybe under 3' in length. Unless your keyboard has a usb port, you keep your tower on your desk (I don't even think this could plug into an iMac and still be useable) or is is being used with a laptop, there is no way it could reach a usb port from the top of your desk or keyboard tray.
Works well with my ipod nano 4th gen...just turn down the volume to about 1/2 or it will sound really bad over your car stereo. The sound is OK, but a bit flat.
We purchased the entertainment center for our Christmas gift. On Christmas morning we went to play the radio..it worked. Next we tried to play the CDS and we could not hear a thing. We tried everything but nothing worked. Also the tape player on the side was troublesome...the tape had to be jammed in to get it to fit in the slot. We called Crosley and they suggested that we return it, which we did and are now awaiting a refund from Amazon.
A Great little radio-the new features work great. This is a fine small radio. Perfect for Disneyland or the Cruise boat. The belt clip works fine -better than the old 289 belt clip. The radio send an audio signal when you are finished talking instead of you saying &quot;over&quot;. It is very cool. I have 4 of the 289's but I love the new look and feel of the 6220 models.
I've had these headphones for over a year and they still sound as great as they came out of the box. I use it with a digital mp3 mixer and can distinguish very clearly between the highs mids and lows on all levels. It's very durable handling high volumes of heavy bass lines at all bpms for long periods of time with no distortions. I also use it for gaming, the only slightly lazy burden here is u have to unscrew the end connection to plug into your basic computer sound card. Otherwise it sounds great, 3d sound effects are captured crisply, I can hear any enemies lurking nearby.though after long hours you'll feel like a clamp has been slowly cringing into your head. It's hard for me to trust another brand, these headphones prove to be good quality in both gaming and heavy music mode, GO DENON! =)
It's a risk buying headphones over the internet because you can't hear the sound or feel the comfort. I had a less than satisfying experence with a set of Aiwa headphones. After reading of few customer reviews I took a chance on the Sennheiser Hd500. These are easily the best mid priced headphones I've tried. For the average listener who likes to crank it up now and then this is what you want. I can't possibly imagine what you get by spending more money. The sound is rich and clear while being very light and comfortable. These make the "old Standard" Koss pro AA pale in comparison.
Just as I hoped for. I can easily switch between my Tritton headphones and my Logitech speakers with no problems. Solid construction gives a good feel to the switch. Pure signal every time.
I was looking for a good and handy camcorder for a while. Have been eyeing Canon, Panasonic and Sony (PV-DC252, Elura 40MC, TRV-25). Frist I got a very good deal on ZR-45MC which had plenty of features, small size. But the video was too grainy and low light performance was less than acceptable. Color reproduction was not realistic and impressive. After a month-long debate I opted to return it.Though I saw SC-D180 during that time with not many reviews on it, I went ahead and bought it from JandR.com. Now I am happy that I decided to return ZR45MC for this great little cam. SC-D180 is way better than Canon ZR45MC. Following are some of the features I liked...Things I liked=========1. Size is quite small and handy and is almost the same as my Canon-G2. (My camcorder has a light golden brown matte finish which goes very well with my G2).2. It has a very high density 2.5&quot; TFT-LCD view finder (200k). The image is so detailed that it looks bigger than 2.5&quot;. LCD brightness and color can be adjusted.3. Lens is threaded and accepts extra attachments.4. Standard USB and IEE1394 (Firewire) connectivity.5. Has a video light shoe at the top (not intelligent or powered).6. Has two zoom controls which gives you flexibility in handling the unit.7. Supports Memory Stick for snap shots and has acceptable quality snap shots in day light. (But you can get better quality still images with even the cheapest digital camera in the market).8. Can transfer still-frames from the video to Multimedia card during play back (using remote).9. Can automatically search and transfer all snap shots recorded on the tape to Memory card.10. Comes with a nice remote for recording, zoom and playback.11. Supports manual control of shutter and exposure settings. (They are the terms used in the cam. Exposure settings may be similar to Aperture settings).12. Easy access for on/off kind of settings like EIS, date display, remote, manual Exposure, currently selected special effect etc. can be controlled by the jog dial control without going into the menu.13. Supports manual focusing. And the response of the jog dial control for focusing is much better than some other camcorders with this facility.14. Has Backlight compensation - accessible by a button control on the back15. Many digital effects: Art, Mosaic, Sepia, Negative, Mirror, B&amp;W, Emboss, Cinema. One which deserves special mention is the Make-up. It works in such a way that in a field you can decide to have all B&amp;W images except for a selected color (Red, Green, Blue or Yellow). That means you can have special effects like a person videoed in B&amp;W is holding a red rose (but the redness of the skin tone may also result in color) !16. Fade effect is accessible with a separate button on the back.17. Has three modes - Normal, Easy and Custom. Normal mode is where you can make all the changes for the current video. Easy mode is fully automatic. In custom mode, you can store all settings for later use. Pre-defined custom mode can be brought to use by utilizing a single button.18. Can eject or load tape while the cam is already mounted on a tripod.19. Connectivity for external mic and headphone.20. Easy menu navigation (similar to Windows Explorer tree-structure).21. Very effective diopter adjustments for viewfinder.My impressions============1. The supplied battery runs for about and hour with the LCD on (I have not timed it).2. 680k pixel produces good video. Low light performance is more than acceptable. Very less grains in low light compared to Canon ZR45MC (or ZR50MC for that matter). Compares very well with some of the Panasonic and Sony models.3. Sound recording is not great (probably because the mic is located at the top), but acceptable for normal situations; I did not do an extensive comparison on that.Things I didn't like=============1. Mic at the top. Sensitivity may be a little less and you may lose stereo effects.2. Motor noise in the recording (though much less than ZR45MC). I guess that is a problem with all small camcorders.4. Battery charging is inside the camcorder. I like to use the power adapter for charging the battery externally (like Panasonic models), freeing the camcorder during that time.5. Accessory shoe is not intelligent or powered6. No manual white balancing. Only three settings for white balancing (AUTO, INDOOR and OUTDOOR). There is a HOLD option too on the white balancing. Not sure if we can somehow use it for manual white balancing.7. You can only &quot;on or off&quot; digital zoom. In some camcorders you can decide to have 2x or 3x of digital zoom in addition to the optical.8. Since the camcorder is already equipped with fine optics with 12x zoom, it would have been really nice to have better quality still images.9. Cannot lock the exposure settings by pressing the Photo button half-way thru, like many digital cameras.If you have further questions, email me at hasukuma(at)iname.com
I really can't find any cons about this device. It works as intended, is very easy to set up.The built-in male voice is very pleasant, all voice prompts are clear, easy to follow. Unlike a competing GE product, this one permits separate outgoing announcements on each of the three voicemail boxes. It's functional right out of the box. If you want to use the built-in announcement, it is ready to do the job as soon as you connect the phone line and plug in the power supply. Well, you can choose to spend abount 30 seconds to setup its clock, by pressing two buttons one after another. Recording your own announcements is also a snap. I also appreciate its very clear sound. It's an excellent little machine for a good price.
What an amazing camera. I had a Konica-Minolta, about 2 years old, that was not bad. Well, it was damaged so I tried this camera. The automatic face recognition is amazing, while not perfect as noted elsewhere. That and the other great qualities of this camera noted elsewhere here allow me -- a poor photographer -- to take consistently good (and sometimes beautiful) pictures. I no longer have to take a lot of pictures to get one that is good.
Reasons to buy: -supplied cable does indeed work with my cd player &amp; computer -once you get the hang of it, you work like a pro[ease of use] -if you have mp3's on your computer you want to listen to -if you want to copy cd's -has many cool editing features [combine, divide, erase, etc.] -&quot;jog dial&quot; makes naming songs extremely easy -looks awesome -extra minidisks are like 2 bucks each Reasons not to buy: -although the cable hooks up to my computer, sound quality is extremely poor when turned up loud [copying cd sound quality is good, though -takes a while to figure out how to use it -when recording tracks sometimes split -when recording mp3's sound volume at max is low
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!
I can't say enough about the quality of Panasonic's image stabilization. This works well above the competition, but you'll need a tripod when using full digital zoom. The Leica lens was also a deal maker for me. Pictures turn out sharp and properly exposed, build quality is solid,and the camera's menu is easy to understand.The battery goes a long way on each charge--I got about 320 exposures the first try. I also appreciate the high angle option on the LCD. The only thing I have a problem with is the excessive noise at ISOs above 200, but that can be expected out of many other equivalent models that cost much more than the FZ7. Bottom line-----could'nt find a better value than the FZ7.
Within 5 minutes of trying out my new toy, I was disappointed. I could not pull in more than 3 FM stations and I didn't even bother with the AM band. Thinking that I have too much interference within my house, I took it on a road trip to work with me and still didn't get any reception. After getting the chance to play around with this I also feel that it's very overpriced and you're paying for the Sangean name and nothing more. I have their table radio that is awsome so I figured that their portable would be just as good. I will be returning this item and maybe I'll try the $10 Sony that was very highly rated. For 10 bucks it's worth a try.
as a wired router, it is beautiful and great. works superb.i tried everything possible, distances from 2 feet to 50 feet, the connection DROPS all the time, in WinXP and Win2k.I was able to remove the annoying messages that the connection was dropped, but nevertheless connection drops very often and internet is getting slow, very slow at moments.Don't buy NETGEAR router for wireless, it sucks!Don't buy Belkin router wired or wireless, it's a tragedy.
I received one of these cameras along with the docking station as part of a special offer Dell had on a PC I bought in 2004. The PC has long since croaked but this camera STILL worked perfectly! Never an issue with it! Only replaced the rechargeable battery once. It took great pictures, worked great with my new Imac (big mistake but that's another review) and was an all around excellent camera! Someone decided to let my nieces use it and now it's gone, can't find it anywhere..little creeps! Sure, I could get a NEW fancy camera for some ungodly price but I'm getting another DX6340! It was THAT good! Mine worked fantastic for eight years, no problems, that's rare these days.
I no longer buy Kodak products. The buttons on the camera are poorly made and will frustrate you when you least expect it. I have my camera for a while and it is out of the 1 year warranty. The button that is use to activate the flash no longer works. When I called Kodak about this, they told me to send in the camera along with [money] for [the] repair. No Way! So I am telling you guys not to buy Kodak cameras or their products.
Purchased these for an Ipod based "bedroom stereo." If space is a premium and you're not looking for window vibrating bass then these may be a good choice for you. Otherwise you probably want 2.1 speakers with a separate sub-woofer.For my application they're perfect. Bass is pleasing but not overwhelming even at low volumes (not sure about those reviews saying these have too much bass; maybe their source device needs adjusting). I find them comparable to the Bose tabletop radios in sound quality. I like the fact there is no on/off switch or indicator light. Simplicity is bliss.
Standing at 6'2" myself, this tripod can set my camera 2" above me BEFORE I even raise tripod to the second segment of legs. This tripod is so great for getting over the crowd. I use it extensively in church weddings from the back of the church, because I can get over the crowd even when they are standing. It is still very sturdy too. Sturdy enough to be zoomed in with a 20x zoom and not have the image bouncing around. Pick the head for either video or still camera and you are ready to go with this tripod for a long long time.
Just what I was looking for without the hassle of going to multiple stores to find they don't have the item I wanted.
this review is for the few of us that know what we are buying but are also trying to save a bit of money. the adage goes, "if you have enough money to spend on that lens that costs x-amount of money, you should be able to afford a filter that compliments it." this is true. but some of us need to save a few bucks and this is one of those areas that some feel you can be a little cheaper. so if this describes you, then this review is for you. its quick and its dirty and I have no data to support any of my statements other than my own observation and experience with this product.putting on this filter, i see no problems. new out of box, the threads seem to fit well without being too tight or too loose. the filter seems to be evenly tinted without any darker spots throughout the transparent medium. like i said, I haven't done any "science" to verify this. image quality has no suffered due to using these filters. i shoot medium to pro glass and i haven't seen any noticeable difference in resolution. im happy with the color accuracy across the frame. I have not tested the amount this filter protects against weather or dust. But since I don't generally find myself forced to shoot in precipitously challenging situations, I have not had to worry about it.all in all, this is a decent filter. i will buy more in the future. But I have a feeling if I find myself in a situation where I'm being paid a bunch more the work, i'd probably suck it up and purchase a different brand filter.
My son needed this camera for a photography class and it was delivered quickly and in great condition. The price was exactly what I wanted to pay.
I bought this lens about 2 weeks ago. I was shooting with Nikon D40x for a few years now and have a 18-200 lens with it.I bought this lens because it had the best price for a decent lens. I also bought a D90 camera for it because the auto focus of this lens will not work on any Nikon cameras (D40,D40x,D60 ...) that needs the auto focus motor inside the lens. I mad a few shots in my backyard of birds and other wildlife as well as pictures of the moon (just for fun ;o) ) and I have to say this lens is great. In bright light the auto focus is fast and accurate. If its twilight outside it needs a bit more time and tries to get focused on the right point. Then I went to a local motocross track and snapped some shots (350 ;o) ) of dirt bikes jumping and racing by. And the pictures came out awesome at whatever focal length I picked. Only 20 pictures where not usable.I'm very happy with the lens would recommend it to friends in a blink of an eye.
I was very impressed with the quality of the boxes. They were a unique design. I loved that they snapped together. The boxes were sturdy.
One reviewer stated that these headphones do not reduce noise. That's wrong--they reduce noise, but only in environments where noise is present. On an airplane, they make watching the movie an enjoyable experience (except for the weensy screen) rather than an irritating way to pass the time. I use them on my riding lawn mower to listen to music without having to blast my ears out like I did before.If you put these on in a quiet room and turn on the noise reduction, you won't hear any difference (in fact, you'll hear a little hiss, as the headphones amplify the sound by 3-6dB when the NR is turned on). But try them in a noisy environment and you'll be hooked.One word of warning: on an airplane, be sure to turn the volume down all the way on your headset jack before plugging in these headphones. They are far more sensitive than the crappy things you get from the airlines these days.
I researched all brands of DVD players for at least two months before deciding on this Panasonic. I know Panasonic is a trusted brand, but I've never used any of their car equipment before. After all the research was done, I narrowed it down to just a few top choices. Then I began hunting for the best price. That was where I hit a few walls. I think having a DVD player in the car is great, but is it worth $800...? Not to me. After I came to the realization that I wasn't willing to pay that much money, my final decision was easy.. the Panasonic. I can't say enough good things about this product. It does everything that all the other top brands do and for half the price!! I know it might be hard to believe, but it's true. If you're in the market for a DVD player, take this one into serious consideration. I've been able to compare the picture quality to the other popular brands and this one is just as clear. The only thing I can warn any one about is that there is no GPS system for this player. Panasonic states they have plans for it in the future, but as far as I know now, there is none yet.Bottom line, if you want a great DVD player, with out having to spend almost $1000, this is it. Trust me, I'm a research king and there's nothing else out there..
This item is an awesome steal. I love it, it's handy, cute and affordable. I will definitely be buying more for my new creative which I am truly enjoying.
IN A WORLD WHERE SOUND IS FLAWED..."Johhny, when are you going to stop listening to your stereo?""Just one more Mingus track, Grandma!"AND FIDELITY IS INACCURATELY REPRODUCED..."Whaddaya day I pour some gravy in these fancy headphone you got, kid?""As CEO of Aiwa, I want to ruin everyone's listening experience. And what I want...I GET."ONE MAN IS GOING TO HIT..."Whoah! The Denon AKDL1!""Let take this baby out for a spin, holmes!""The treble!! The bass!!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!"...THE HIGH REGISTERS.THIS SUMMER"So wait, you're telling me you can covert analog to digital at 1411.2 kbit/s with NO jitters!!?""Just listen to this flugelhorn solo, man! THIS IS AWESOME! WHOO!!!"20TH CENTURY FUX PRESENTS"GENTLEMEN. With this device, I can subsample all recording in the Library of Congress...to the quality of 8-track.""Looks like we're gonna have to equalize this suckah!"A HERO FOR YOUR EARS***KABOOOOOOOOM!***"...*pant*...*pant*...*pant*...It's playback time."--DENON MAN--"Boy, I TOLD YOU turn that music down!""Sorry, Grandma."7.15.09THE AMPLITUDE BEGINS
i love the sony headphones, they have high quality sound.. is a complete different way of music..
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.
At first I was thinking to myself that I must be crazy to purchase a pair of earphones that is 2x the price of my Meizu Mp3 player. And before I forget, the meizu m6 mp3 player is truly an iPod killer. Ok on to the earphones, OMG! They sound just that. I don't regret buying this carefully crafted pair of earphones. The sound is truly amazing when the mp3s are of high quality. If you're going to listen to 128kbps mp3s, you will notice a lot of flaws within the mp3 file. So I recommend listening to higher quality mp3s. I put a large emphasis on bass and man do these babies deliver. The low-end is breathtaking! You can actually feel the bass, not just hear it. I didn't know this was possible with earphones. The dual drivers really help deliver the music in a brand new way which I have never experienced.Comfort: I just got my UE Super Fi 5 Pro today. After messing around with all the flanges, I found the smallest ones to fit me the best. The wire that goes over your ear helps the earpiece stay in place. This will take time getting used to, but I highly recommend it. I've never used IEM's before, but I am truly a happy camper of UE. I got Ultimate Ears now ;)
Bought this unit from another store. The DVD works fine, the TV works fine half the time the other half the contrast goes very dark, switching back and fourth every three or four seconds. It was returned, now awaiting repair/replacement.
One star is too high a rating for the Canon S800. This is a bad, overpriced, overrated product... After reading the effusive reviews, I opted to go with the Canon S800 rather than another HP. I have to assume that the people who rated this machine so highly have never used an HP. It is slower, less quality, more cantankerous and more expensive than my old HP -- and that one is three years old. There are only two areas where it lives up to advertising: the separate color cartridges and the rear paper feed for card stock. Even there, the rear paper feed is manual, one page at a time... Before you buy, test run other printers. If you do, I doubt that you will buy the S800...
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.
These little speakers are powerful and full of amazing sound. A great deal for under 50 dollars!Couldn't sound any better.....
I used this charger with a pioneer ipod adapter with my ipod touch gen 2 because the pioneer adapter does not charge some newer ipods. With the pass through port I can now send the audio through and keep it charged. It is also handy in that i can charge it while in the car while watching movies or playing games.I took off one star because the connector end does not work well with two popular touch cases I have tried, as it needs to sit completely flush with the ipod base to connect firmly. With the case on the ipod it vibrates loose after a short while.
I was very disappointed in this product. The music sounds tinny and I had to turn the volume up. The earbud is comfortable, but the earbuds that came with my iPod are better. It wasn't worth ordering.
I researched the D80 for a year before I bought it. I ended up getting the D80 with the 18-135 lens. Then I bought the 10-20mm Sigma lens; and next I bought the 50-300mm Sigma Macro lens. Every review basically said it was amazing. Well, I have never been more disappointed! This camera is NOT worth what it costs. To date I've spent well over $2,000 and it simply can not compare to my 40 year old Konica film SLR.Good points: screen size; start up speed; ability to take numerous pictures in a row very quickly; easy menu & good editing programs.Bad points: 18-135mm lens is obviously cheap and takes very poor pictures (unless you're just going quick indoor shots - then it's okay); the pop-up flash is weak - very, very weak; the printed picture quality is abysmal - always looks flat; the manual settings do not work like a normal SLR - the light meter is off and I need to always go darker or the pictures are very whiteI have been using film SLR's for many, many years but as good film is harder & harder to find, I "upgraded" to the D80. I have no confidence in it however, and am now going back to shooting with my film SLR (using slide film) as a backup to the D80.I do not recommend this camera. Buy a point & shoot digital instead - the picture quality can't be any worse. This is not a good investment.
I bought this used from amazon warehouse for about $30 less than a new one. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it other than it looked like an open box/returned item.It sounds incredibly great for the price. My room is approx. 16x20x7 and this is plenty of bump. I love bass as much as the next guy, so if I had more cash and more room I might gotten a 12 incher, but it really wasn't needed for my room size anyway. As you can see from the pictures I added, I also have a Polk CS1 center and a Polk Monitor 60 fronts. I am in the process of getting 4 Polk Monitor 30's to use as surrounds to get the full 7.1 in my room. That room is going to be the place to be. I will be sad everytime I have to leave it.
The Lexmark cartridges work fine; only downside is they're small & you go through black ink very quickly so if there's any way of ordering extra black only cartridges, I would do it just so I had a spare on hand. Amazon had the best price tho!
Although this all-in-one prints quality text, the paper feeder is erratic and gobs of ink accumulate on edges when paper is manually "helped" when feeding. I have only had this machine for a year (have not even connected or used fax yet) and I must replace it with a more dependable product. Agree with other reviewer that no cartridge will work if any other is empty, even if only needing black ink. Regardless of the quality of print, when working properly, it is absurd to regularly have to "hand feed" paper and then have to throw it out due to globs of ink poured onto sheets. The scanning process is very slow as well.
Great product. Serves my basic needs; don't need any bells and whistles.
I bought these specifically for using when on the mower. I thought they would block enough of the mower noise to hear my music, playing from my Android phone. Unfortunately they do not block much noise at all. Still better than a normal set of headphones, but even with the volume all the way up, music is only acceptable. Still, the cord lenghth is good and the volume control is great. If your looking for a cheap set of headphones these are a good set.
I am very happy with this item. Shopped around and Amazon was the least expensive
This battery worked great for about a month (just enough time so I couldn't return it) and now it drains almost as quickly as the battery I've had for five years. Do not purchase!!!
This is my third panasonic lumix camera, no best quality photos I have found in other compact brands. I'm not a expert photographer, just a regular one, but for me this camera is doing its job more than expected.
I spent too much time fiddling with this drive (would not mount no matter what I tried) before seeing a post here at Amazon that solved it- Once I plugged the power supply into a wall socket (not a power strip), the drive mounted and could be used.Never did see that suggestion while searching the support site at Western Digital... :(As the use of this drive is primarily to travel from desk to desk, with almost all power supplied by power strips, I'm not sure now what to do...
I purchased this as a gift for a friend. He had the exact same one but his dog decided to eat the cable. He liked it so much he asked for the exact same one even when I offered to buy him one that was more expensive. He has been using this model for a couple of years.
I bought a pair of these off of Ebay (through Sonic Electronix, great place for Car audio BTW) and these things kick ass! I have a Pioneer GM-7200 (800W MAX) powering both subs, they are sitting in two individual sealed boxes (put together kinda sloppily, waiting for a better pair to be built. and the subs are wired parallel) the airspace per box is .05 Ft cubed under the recommended volume (that's almost negligible). and these are behind the seat of a 1979 Ford F-150 Custom.Now That you have the specs, these thing bang. especially for getting well under the RMS called for (recommended 500w but i'm giving them around 150w a sub i think. i don't know the specs for the amp i have, it was a present bought used). They give one hell of a back massage. I was going to put in a 2200w Class D mono block (950w @ 2 Ohms) but im kinda reconsidering just keeping the spare Pioneer in there.They are great, the only two gripes i have are 1.) about the ring around the speaker. It goes over the screw holes, making it real easy to have a slip of the drill and damage the speaker surround, but i can't really complain because even that makes it look like a cleaner install. amd 2.) the actual foam surround. it's a little too tall for the grilles i bought to fit right, but that's not really a problem, I'll just buy new grills.These are bad ass for the money. I have them in a sub-par box, with sub-par RMS driving them, and they still blew me away. If your looking for loud, these things will kick ass. if you have any questions, lemme know. Theledge93@gmail.com
This product is complete junk and I will be returning this right away.The worst part is that it blew out my Yamaha A/V receiver and Monster Customer Service is a joke. They wanted me to send the product back to them so they could repair it and said there was no possible way it could have damaged my Yamaha. Now I have to have my Yamaha repaired at my expense. MONSTER HAS LOST MY BUSINESS FOREVER.STAY AWAY FROM THIS PIECE OF JUNK AND ALL MONSTER PRODUCTS.
I took the plunge and bought the BG-E3 Battery Grip from Canon. After reading the reviews of the off-brand model and deciding that I didn't want any 'button' problems, I got the Canon. I'm VERY happy with it, (not from the standpoint of having the extra battery capacity because I have 2 batteries at all times anyway) but because I like the 'look and feel' of having the additional weight and fit for my large male hands. I felt that without it, I might drop the camera at any time and while it's safely suspended about my neck, I don't like that feeling.I also like being able to spin the camera for portrait or landscape shots very quickly and cleanly and having that extra set of buttons available to change the Tv and Av settings for various effects. I got some exceptionally nice photos of a waterfall and this made it easy to use. If you're thinking about buying it, it's worth every hard-earned penny and should significantly enhance both professional and amateur uses.
Very good value. Easy to operate. Good quality craftsmanship. Cooks food so fast!!! My dad bought this and I now I want one!!!
I tried viewing this SD card on my PC and each time it will hang my PC and I will have to restart. I dont know how else to read this card...am confused. The pics in this card are stuck. Please be careful when buying!
I got one of these as a replacement to an older Creative Zen. This player is less than half the size of my older 20 gig Zen 2.0. You can not beat the size; the player disappears in a pocket. I have not had any of the issues the previous reviewer had with play-lists. You do need to upgrade the firmware, and while there are some quirks in the software, file transfer and management are a snap. The manual for the player is a PDF file loaded onto the hard drive. There is nothing wrong with this player that can't be fixed in future firmware updates, the 2 updates released by Archos so far have already improved the player significantly. You get a 20 gig player in the size of most 4 or 5 gig players, and at a lower price. What more do you need?
A lens hood is essential. All of my Canon high-end lenses came with the hood packed in the box. The 10mm-22mm lens is a very fine quality lens and feels like one of the pro "L" lenses in construction and in image quality. It is also expensive enough to qualify, so why not include the lens hood?Since it was not included however it is a necessary purchase.
I love everything about this mouse, except the poor battery life. It lasts maybe four weeks or normal use. If they could only fix that problem, this would be the perfect mobile mouse.
I bought these headphones to replace my old Sony MDR-XD200. The main reason I was on the market for headphones was to grab a unit I could use at significant decibel ranges at work without disturbing my colleagues. The Sennheiser's are a very sturdy, comfortable set of headphones for the price. They reproduce sound at a very natural scale and are pretty effective. The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because even though they curb sound to quite an extent, they still aren't whisper quiet to the outside world and no I'm not a maniac that plays music at insane volumes. They do a far better job at reducing sound bleed than my old XD200s (which were great for the price), but they definitely could have been better.
I have absolutely no complaints with this ingenius cooling device except that it seems to be harder and harder to find and buy. It is a two stage heatpipe cooling solution where when the heat gets to a hot enough point, a peltier chip or thermoelectric cooling device kicks in and brings the temperatrure of the CPU contact plate down. This in turn raises the temperature of the trailing half of the heat sink fan assembly which makes a lot of sense in its location so that it does not heat up the first stage heat pipe assembly even further. I am a physicist and tinker with thermodynamic experiments as a hobby cooling my homebuily computers seeing just what I can squeeze out of my cooling solutions.For a stock cooling solution, I definitely believe that this is one of the best made especially considering it is an air cooled TEC. I would have done one thing differently in design, however, and that is use a larger TEC (and perhaps a slightly less massive heat and cold plate on the top and bottom of it). Power consumption is a factor to worry about and for what this device does, it definitely works. It does not claim to be the end all be all of overclocking utilities but it serves that purpose as well to a good extent. It is a large device which perhaps could have even used an exhaust fan pulling the air through the HSF in addition to the intake fan that pushes the air through. This would have helped alleviate the super-hot TEC hot side HSF assembly and even raised the power dissipation rating. If this were to have used 120mm fans, front and back, with a HSF sized to it and a larger TEC and independant power supply, you could very easily be looking at the best air cooled TEC CPU cooler made for mass market. Anyway, enough babble. This is a very good cooling unit and surpasses just about every other air cooled CPU cooler on the market deserving it much more than the meager 3 or 4 stars it has received especially when lesser coolers such as the passively cooled ones that stand upright and do not even use gravity to assist in the phase change of the liquid that is expected to condense inside of the heat pipes.The only coolers that come close are made by Asetek and Zalman (now even ThermalTake) none of which need a TEC to accomplich this task and dissipate the same heat. The Vapochill Micro uses actual refrigerant in a phase change enclosed loop heat pipe setup where there is nothing but a single heat conductor plate in between the refrigerant and the heat from the CPU allowing less loss of heat transfer ability and keeping an astounding 150 watts of heat dissipating capacity for around $50. There is the potential for a small amount of overclocking such as up to %20 but not much more than that as the refrigerant is nowhere nearly as effective as using freon but that is no longer an option. Adding a TEC to it would be interesting but the HSF and refrigerant would need to be increased in amount.The Zalman CNPS9500 and 9700 are both tremendous cooling units rated around 130 watts and slightly upwards and work near silently as does the Asetek model but for a slightly higher price. The Zalman as well as the ThermalTake versions (The TT version is the one resembling a hand held fan) work on heat pipe technology quite well for their design although the addition of gravity to ensure the heatpipe liquid kept contact with the heat source such as with the Asetek Vapochill Micro would definitely improve the limikts and overall heat exchange properties of both devices.The Ultra ChillTEC is an awesome device which is worth the money if you want the bragging rights and like the idea of having a solid state colling device. I recommend it if you can afford it and have ample heat removal apparatus in your tower. If you do not, I do not care which device you choose for cooling your CPU, heat will shorten the life of each component you keep there especially your main brain.I use an Antec 900 with added side 120mm Aerocool fan and additional 120mm Aerocool turbine cooling my X1950. Make sure you constantly evacuate the heat or your overclocks will never be what they can be.
this product will not prevent my camera from breaking if I drop it, per say....but it creates a good bumper system (I'm not as careful as I'd like to be) and makes the camera easy to grip :) I'm 100% happy with the product
If you're in a hurry to throw together some Excel VBA, this book will get you started. They hold your hand at every step, and even give you a time estimate at the beginning of every excercise. Talk about helping you plan your studies!Its strength lies in its step-by-step approach (as the name rightly implies); its weakness lies in the very same quality. As a serious programmer, I didn't gain much insight from it, since it is long on example and short on theory, but it did bring quite a few of Excel's less-known features to my attention that I now use regularly.For a deeper &quot;I'm already a programmer and know what I'm looking for&quot; kind of source, try &quot;Excel 2000 VBA Programmers Reference by John Green, et al&quot; (ISBN: 1861002548) for that, and you'll be well-satisfied with the combination.That much aside, its treatment of pivot tables is truly superb, and the VBA project code is provided on the CD at every step. So as a get-you-started guide, it's well worth both the time and the money.
Connected a Dell XPS M1530 laptop to an older Dell 1901FP monitor without any issues. The dell laptop doesn't have screw holes for the VGA plug so that cable falls out easily and needed an alternative. This was my first experience with an HDMI connection so I was concerned about getting the right cable or adapter, but this seems to work great. Mine came in one of those stupid clamshell packages you need a knife to open.
Got this last night, so not totally familiar with all functions, but, been playing with it a lot, so thought I'd review.Features I like-Controls are pretty darn intuitive. If you've used a Cd player before, you'll likely have no probs using this one. I was already listening to an MP3 CD by the time I got around to glancing at the manual. You don't get a paper manual, just a .pdf file on the included CD-ROM. But whatever language you speak, there's likely a manual included in your language.The LCD displays 5 line, 3 lines of which are info about your MP3. First line shows the current play mode, (shuffle all, shuffle repeat all, repeat, repeat all, shuffle album, shuffle repeat album, repeat album) Second line is just label for the third line, bass boost if on, and anti skip if on. Battery indicator spans first and second lines. Third line is album number (which folder on the CD it's in), playing time, and track number, plus a semi amusing little dancing stick figure or two. Fourth shows which format of ID3 is being displayed (filename, artist, title, album, or [mp3 cd]), and on beginning a song, the chosen info scrolls along Fourth and Fifth lines. After 10 or 20 seconds, it stops scrolling, and just shows 16 characters of the info on the Fifth line.Remote will accept any headphone with a common plug.Player and remote have separate volume and hold controls. So player can be on hold in bag, and you can control the playback with the remote, using the play/pause, stop, and forward/back buttons. And you can easily customize the volume. I have it with the volume on the player all the way up (30), and the volume on the remote adjusted to where I like it.The sound quality is great, IMO, even with the included headphones. While listening to an acoustic song, I could clearly distinguish each part of the music, including the high frequency tambourine in the background, which many other players distort.Features that are lacking-The LCD display doesn't have a light.You only get the preset ID3 display options, which are [mp3 cd], artist, album, title, or filename. I'd prefer to be able to customize the display to show artist then album then filename, but since I use essentially the format I'd like to see when naming my MP3s, I just set it to show filename and I'm happy.You can't change playing time between elapsed time or time remaining like a lot of CD players let you.Mp3 is the only digital format it plays. No wav, no aac, no ogg, just mp3 and CDs.OtherHaven't really played with the games yet.The program function isn't terribly intuitive, but the manual explains it well, and it's not complicated. It lets you program up to 50 tracks.The model I bought did not include an A/C adapter or rechargeable batteries, although the manual lists them for some models, so the player should support rechargeables.Supported Disc formats: ISO 9660, Joliet, Multisession, UDF, Enhanced Music CD, Mixed Mode CD (Burnt discs must be finalized to play)Supported MP3 bit rate: 32-320 kbps and variable bit rateTotal number of music files and albums: around 350 (with a typical file name length of 64 characters)
I have really enjoyed my Creative vision so far. I have only had for little less then a week, but already I think it is great. The main reason that I chose the Creative Zen Vision instead of the iPod was because I can use any music service and I am not tied to the iTunes. The rip software that is provided with the Zen is so easy to use (and I am not a tech person at all); I ripped all my cd's (600+ songs) in a matter of a few hours and the synch process was very easy. I had no desire to throw it out the window and I have had this urge with every other mp3 player I have owned. The other great feature is that it has an fm tuner; which is helpful if you want to listen to the radio at the gym or somewhere. The screen resolution and sound quality are great as well. If found the touch pad very easy to use, although I have no experience with the iPod for comparison.
I purchased the scanner and set up the software. I scanned in three slides in TIF format and got 45-47 gig files. Intelli scan didn't work. Support for either the software or hardware is available in Germany and Taiwan only with only local phone numbers. After 3 days of screwing with it with no progress made, I returned it.Thank the Lord Amazon allows returns!
I spend a lot of time working on my computer while sitting on a daybed. I was using a small pillow but the laptop and the battery got really hot. With this the laptop keeps cool and the space in the middle is large enough to place the battery inside. It is not five stars because I think it is just a little to high. Oh, and why not in pink?
Purchased the Photosmart M437 for $100/- from Walmart. I was able to use all its features without even reading the manual. What a relief from the other cameras that I used that were cluttered with buttons and dials all over, half of which I did not even know what to use for. The use of the buttons on this camera is intuitive. It has just what we need, no more, no less. I take multiple pictures for every pose and select the best one for printing when I view them on the computer.If you are not a professional and just take family pictures this is the camera for you. And if you think you need more than 5 megapixels, you are insane.This is my 3rd camera in the last 7 years. My first camera was a $400/- Kodak, 2nd was a $280/- Canon. Both of them broke after 2-3 years of use. Every year technology is progressing at such speed, why spend hundreds of dollars on electronics that gets cheaper every year and also on features that you will never even use ?HP is a name I trust. I have used 4 laptops over the last 5 years, 1 Sony, 1 Dell, 2 HPs. The Sony broke down, the Dell is the slowest though it is the latest and has a unfriendly keyboard/mousepad layout, the 2 HPs I'm most happy with. One of the HPs I have been using for the last 5 years. By now I know HP is a quality company. That is why I purchased this camera and I'm happy with my decision.
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.
I purchased this charger along with a few AA NI-MH batteries for my digital camera.While I've never timed how long it takes to recharge the batteries, I usually plug it in overnight and does a pretty good job.Even though I don't own any NiCd batteries, the charger is able to recharge those also, as well as 9V rechargables.My only complaint is that I'm often &quot;closing&quot; the bottom terminals to keep a tight grip on the batteries. They've never fallen off while recharging, but when you insert them, you get the feeling that they may fall off.
I have been very happy with the D80 body. Over the years I have owned 4 film cameras from Nikon and always been thrilled with their performance and reliability. The quality of their new lenses is nothing short of embarrassing. The lens that came in the kit has stopped focusing after only 9 months. I have chosen not to even send it back to Nikon based on the poor customer service and results reported from other users. This is a well documented problem and almost never gets fixed by sending the lens back to Nikon. Based on the extensive lenses I have for my older Nikon bodies, I am faced with a tough decision to abandon Nikon. For anyone thinking about starting out fresh, I would take a serious look at what you want to base your system on. Nikon is trying to compete at lower price points and their quality has obviously been allowed to fall significantly. Can not tell you how disappointed I am to be writing this after all the photographers I have steered to Nikon over the years. Buyer beware because Nikon no longer stands behind their products!!
this is the best for the money hay use to cost 120.95 dollars us but thy went down in price i am glad got them for 25.00 us in this par the sound is so crisp and the base sounds like you are in a rock concert and the good thing is you cod be jamming in them and now one else can hear you supper quiet out side the ears with them on i wood give them 10.out of 10 i have gotten the best ones for the price and wood suggest these over any other out there on the market i have tried them and you just take them back to the store but with you will be so happy thanks
I have had this camera for several months and really enjoy using it. The picture quality is excellent and the controls are easy to use. You will definitely want to heed the other reviewers' advice and get a card reader to speed up the transfer of the pictures to your hard drive.I use this camera indoors and out to take pictures of my orchids and have no complaints in either situation. If you are looking for a low-cost digital camera, give this one a try.
Ever since these earphone manufacturers changed to this new design without the soft covering, I've had trouble finding earphones that actually stay in my ears.This set helped out by providing three different (swappable) sizes of the "rubber" covering, and they're more firm than another similar-looking set I have. This is good.These earphones aren't perfect, but they have great sound for the low price tag, and after swapping out for the smallest rubber covering, they stay in my ears decently well. It's far more than I can say for most other "modern" earphones I've tried. You might have similar luck if you're looking for quality on the cheap.
I cannot get earbuds to stay in my ears, and models with the form factor of the Sony MDR-W24VSony MDR-W24V Vertical In-The-Ear Headphonesgive good sound and are light weight but soon hurt my ears. So I have looked for comfort and sound quality in over-the-head style headphones for several years. I own and enjoy noise canceling phone by Bose and Sennheiser (both with external sound processing units/battery holders), and standard phones by Bose as well. All give admirable sound, but are relatively heavy and I don't like wearing them for long periods. (I do appreciate the ear surrounding Bose models for winter walks, however.) I recently bought and tried out a number of less expensive phones. I have found two that produce well-balanced, natural sound and are also light and comfortable for extended wear, and which I highly recommend.The Sennheiser PX 100 (63 grams)Sennheiser PX 100 Collapsible HeadphonesIs the more expensive of the two, but it is also the most comfortable and produces the most "natural" sound. One of the reasons for its comfort is that it has two pads that cushion the headband against the scalp. The sound units are also attached to the head band through ball joints, so that they adjust to the angle of the user's ears. The Sennheiser is a folding model and comes with a nice storage case, though one may often not want to take the time to fold the phones, insert them into the case and wind up the cord. The plug is straight, rather than being bent at a right angle as I prefer. Overall, this is an ideal set of phones for use with an iPhone, iPod, or other MP3 player in a quiet to moderate environment.But one can also come very close to the comfort and sound quality of the Sennheiser PX100 for less money with the Sony MDR410LP (62 grams)Sony MDR410LP Foldable Open-air Stereo Headphones. The Sony is also a folding model, and with right angle plug but no case. The sound is also "natural" with perhaps a slightly heavier bass. The Sony is more "plasticy" than the Sennheiser, and the sound units are rigidly attached to the headband, and thus do not adjust to the angle of the user's ears. Overall then, the Sony **** comes very close to the Sennheiser at less than half the cost.Both the Sennheiser and the Sony earphones show that users can achieve quality sound and long-term comfort at a very reasonable price in comparison with the cost of high-end, audiophile headphones.
The iPod Video is the best!! I love it! It gives me all of my music and photos, and it also gives me a large quantity of videos! At first I was searching for something other than an iPod, but there was NOTHING out there that is better than it! I looked at the Creative Zen Vision: M, but once I compared the storage and how much songs/photos/video hours it holds to the iPod Video 30GB, it doesn't hold nearly as much!On the iPod Video, it has a bright colored screen, wonderful design, awesome features, and a great working Click-Wheel. The only thing that I don't like about it, is how it scratches a little bit easy. I personally don't have any scratches on myne but I have heard of others getting small scratches. Also, I have heard that the white version does not scratch as easily as the black version. Anyway, I love this product! Who knows what the next iPod will feature!
Bought it to put in a 200 buck home brew that I threw in a dell case so I needed a new fan, wanted something quiet and didn't need much airflow but this works great with what i needed
I have 3 "big screen" TVs - a 61" Sony XBR LCoS TV, a 61" JVC LCoS TV and this Samsung DLP set. Although it's picture is inferior to the LCoS sets, both of which are 1080P, it is still pretty good. I have no complaints. I do have a complaint about the shipping and Eagle. The TV arrived in a box that had been beaten to death. It had clearly been poked with a fork lift blade and crunched by other forces. Every single piece of styrofoam packing was broken. If I had been there for the delivery I probably would have refused it (a friend met the delivery truck). But miraculously the TV seems to work fine.
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.
I bought one of these low-end GPS systems for use outdoors and was very impressed with the no-frills but quality menu design and simple and intuitive operation.I've taken the Explorist on a number of trips and found that it did well when I was driving along with the GPS unit sitting on my dash or when wandering in the Sierras where I live. I took it on a trip to San Francisco with my girlfriend and we used it to navigate us back to my parking spot with zero difficulties. Don't let the low price fool you... Magellen did a nice job with this little beauty. I have dropped it a number of times, once it fell about 20 feet and survived with zero marks and works as good as new.I've also used the unit to find my way on back-woods trails and to mark my positions and visited checkpoints. Takes a bit of re-learning to get used to setting checkpoints, but once you get the hang of it, this tool shines and does a good job of getting you back to where you started.Last year, I used it to help chart our course when I was blocker for the company motorcycle group on our yearly ride. I don't drive motorcycles but drive my sports car as the water and luggage hauler and general navigation and electronics/communications support person. The Explorist came through repeatedly in showing us our exact location and kept us from taking a few wrong turns. I coupled the Explorist with pre-printed maps with coordinates printed on them so that it was quite clear where we were at all times.While the color displays on GPS units are neat, the black and white display on the Explorist does seem to sip battery power lightly and I was getting about 2 - 3 days of use out of batteries with near constant usage. On the motorcycle trip I kept the unit powered down until I needed to check position, so for a ten day trip, I only changed batteries once. I'd recommend using the newer rechargables with 15 minute charge time to save $$$.The only thing I wish was a bit different would be the little steel screw that you have to twist off to get the battery compartment open. Not sure why they make the little twist piece so hard to get big fingers around, but a small sharp tool or hook is all you need to pull that piece out and then you can twist the screw off. The big thing is to NOT lose that screw once you have the case apart!I do thing it is a good investment to get a small leather pouch for the GPS so that you do bang it around too badly in rough terrain. Yes, it is extremely tough and well built, but hey, it cost $$$ and why not keep it looking good? ;>)There is also a small hole at the top for threading a strap through so you won't lose the GPS. Suggest a bit of leather cord to push through and hook to a belt or whatever.Perhaps one day I'll replace the GPS for a more capable unit, but for now, this thing really does the job and I'm pleased with it. I consider it an essential travel tool now.5 stars - Well built and for the money, quite the steal. My hat is off to Magellen!
* AS A LONG TIME USER OF MAXEL, I WAS TOTALY SURPRISED WHEN I LEARNED THEY ARE NOW MADE IN CHINA. I WILL BE SWITCHING BRANDS & GOING WITH SOMETHING MADE IN JAPAN OR MEXICO EVEN. THIS IS JUST TRASH. MADE IN CHINA IS THE NEW LOW TO REACH. WHY ARE WE AMERICANS NOT RISING UP WITH A MOVEMENT TO BOYCOTT THIS JUNK.... TOTAL DAMN JUNK!!! PEOPLE ARE EASILY LED. THEY'D RATHER BUY JUNK AT A CHEAP PRICE THAN BUY SOMETHING QUALITY AT A HIGH PRICE.
For what it is worth this starter kit is great. A extra battery, a large case, and a filter for a good price.
their is nothing much i can say about this cables just that they did the job .. as well great price..
The finish is a little different,(shinier) than the Macbook original, but it fits perfectly and seems to work just fine. I think it was way worth saving 40%. Thumbs up!
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 have owned this TV for 7 years now. Has worked flawlessly. Great picture quality and sound. Works like new.
I stumbled across this unit at the ultamate low price of 90 bucks on clearence. I figure what harm can happen. It appeared to do all that I needed, and it actually did, but it did not last. I had 48 hours of flawless work, but when I went to delete tracks using the "audiophile" firmware program, it also deleted it's connection. After repeated resets of the unit, my computer, and multiple re-installations of the "Audiophile" software, The unit's OS started screwing up. All the songs came up as "wingding" symbols, and no songs played any more. Since there is no "hard reset" to erease the files, I ran all the trouble shooting guides suggestions, including formatting, and now the system has nothing...just a start up greeting.Features: 40gb hard drive, recording feature, fm radio, playlist set up, earbuds, charging cord, firmware for uploading, and belt clip leather case, ect.. all the things you would expect from an mp3 player.Provided software has been called "clunky" on other reviews...not really. you can upload multiple files at a time, use the control and higlight function like windows has had for years. I uploaded 500 songs in 5 minutes or there abouts...not an issue. Problems come with deleting items. As soon as I deleted a couple of tracks I didn't want on the unit, the "Audiophile" program quit recognizing the unit, eventually scrambling the OS on the unit.The firmware OS is easily navigatable, but no way to reset it, and no way to delete files on the unit itself.It did play all properly recored MP3 and WMA files only... some folks might find this a hinder, but I have 40+ CD roms full of mp3's...not a problem for me. I have not had a problem with any of my shareware files.This did have good FM receptionOther Faults1. Size, it's bulky, around a cassette walkman size2. Built in battery, if it goes bad, what next3. Runs really warmI'm glad I bought this from a chain store on clearence, cause I'm able to return it no questions asked within 14 days. I will likely just take my money back, why waist the effort on another unit. I thought it was Worth a shot, but do not buy this. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. So shall this beQuestion for polaroid, did anyone every actually durability test these??????
out of the headphones. Are we supposed to be hearing the DVD turn while watching with a headphone?I bought this at Sam's Club (actually the 1708 model which is the same) for $228. It's everything I wanted. The picture quality is great and quite affordable. A bit too heavy and bulky but I just wanted something to keep the kids entertained on the plane or road trips.The remote lets you turn the subtitles and other functions on and off without stopping the movie. I love that. It's annoying that you can not charge the battery and watch the movie at the same time. The charge lasted the whole Godfather movie. All and all I like it.
The hanging plate blocked all the input and output connections on the back of my Sony KDL-V32XBR2 32". The only connections that were not blocked by the hanging plate were the power, RF input, and 1 composite video on the side. I am currently not using the connections on the back so it's okay for now. Eventually, I will need to get a different plate so I have access to the input and output connections on the back of my TV. The screws also don't fit my TV. I had to get some screws from the hardware store. The arm itself was very sturdy.
Bought one of these for wifey's birthday since she wanted to have a simple way of making prints without using the computer based printers in our home. VERY simple to use; plug it in, turn it on, select language, insert card, select which image to print by scrolling forward or backward on the display, put in a sheet of paper and push the print button. Print quality results are very good - as good as my HP 7660 albeit slower to print. Would give it five stars if the screen resolution were better and the speed was a bit quicker. She likes it for it's simplicity, print quality and is really thrilled with it overall.
This is one of the nicest gadgets I've ever bought. I had a MPIO FL-100 and it sucked compared to the RipFlash DX. This does everything you would want it to do. The FL-100 had an FM radio built in that you could record from, but it recorded in wav format at only one bitrate of like 32kps, which is about telephone quality! So you got these huge files that would fill the memory up in like one or two songs, and the sound quality was like listening to a friend play the radio over the phone, LOL! I sold it in a heartbeat.The RipFlash DX was 50% less, and it is really nice! It's very light, you don't even know you have it in your pocket, it has great sound, and the buttons are well thought out. One of the nicest features is that you can record from any line out source, like a cd player or radio in wma format. It sounds cd quality! So if I'm listening to the radio I can just hit the record when I want to record a song. No more getting music from Kazaa (it's starting to worry me now that they're busting individuals)!The batteries last forever, it seems, which is really great because my pda's don't last long at all. And the nice thing about not having a rechargeable battery is that you can always take a few batteries with you. I've had rechargeables go dead right when I was into an audiobook, and I had no choice but wait til the next day.Another important feature is the expandable memory. Pop in a 256mb mm card and you have plenty of space. Many mp3 players aren't expandable these days, which I can't figure out. Anyway, buy this mp3 player, you will not be disappointed!
My first Z22 had a software problem out of the box. After several calls to tech support, they sent me a replacement. The replacement stopped working (didn't turn on) in about 3-4 weeks. I conclude that the manufacturing facility in China (this IS made in China) is producing defective Z22s. Buy at your own risk. After my second Z22 stopped working, I went back to paper. Less risky.
this keyboard worked well at first, but the mouse pad stops working after a while. so, i returned it and got another, but the letter 't' on the 2nd wasn't working. so, i returned that one and the mouse pad on the 3rd stopped working as well. now i'm struggling to type on the 1st crappy adesso model i bought (the trackball one). Buy another brand and save your time and money.
This camera is a wonderful camera when it is working. Which after over the past 13 months of owning has only worked maybe 4 of those months. I finally packed it up and sent it back to canon. I still have not heard from them. I was told that it was errors in the hard drive from camera store techs. I feel that a name like Canon means Quality and Customer Service. This camera and company did not offer me either. I Do not reccommend this Digital Camera. It will break down.
I bought this flash because it had very good reviews. I really like it. It works amazing, you can take great pictures with it. It feels strong and durable.The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars to this product is because it lacks a built-in light diffuser. I believe this is a very important element that should be included in every flash.Overall, you are getting a lot of features and great product for what it costs.
I had previously purchased this product locally. I loved it so much when Christmas came I knew my sister would enjoy recieving this as a gift.I was unable to locate on so I knew to check Amazon. If anyone had one they would! This product works wonderful with my mini -top.
In this case, I bought this Hoya 77mm to protect my Sigma 70-200. ...But that doesn't mean that I necessarily want a crummy filter. I bought THIS particular Hoya 77mm over the others because it expressly says that it is multi-coated, which means that it does a much better job of cutting glare and preventing ghosts when you shoot into the direction of light sources. Over the last few months, I had zero problems with this filter.I mentioned in other reviews about how I am not a professional and that I mainly buy filters to protect my lenses. And to that end, I can attest to this filter's usefulness. Last week, while shooting the kiddos in a pumpkin patch with a different lens, my $900 Sigma 70-200 slid out of my Lowepro backpack's camera compartment due to my failure to completely zip it shut. Thankfully, this 77mm filter was on it! The lens fell 3 ft onto dirt, and, in keeping with the Jellied Bread Law of physics, it landed front-of-the-lens first. Ouch.When I got home and carefully took the cap off, it looked bad. This Hoya filter looked like it had taken a bullet - it was completely shattered. But as I dumped out the flecks of glass, unscrewed what was left of the filter, and shook the lens clean, it became apparent that the lens did not suffer any damage whatsoever. It was even free of scratches! I popped the lens on my D7000 and snapped a couple sharp pictures. Woohoo!So this $50 filter saved my $900 lens. It is insurance that helps cut glare in your photos. What more can you ask. Thanks for taking one for the team, Hoya 77mm filter!
Great price and works well. even better than i expected
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 have no complaints. It does what it is supposed, which is let you use normal headphones with your phone. I use it almost everyday and so far have had no problems. It also came in a reasonable about of time.
I bought 2 of those for our 2 new cameras, and we love them!Fast & reliable, there isn't much you can do wrong with these.
Garmin GPS's have fairly good battery life, but after a couple of days of using your Garmin in a car, the batteries are going to be dead. Drive a long distance in one day, 15+ hours, and the batteries in your Garmin will be dead. This can be very anonying if your out RV'ing or Off-Roading for the weekend or the week.So Garmin has fixed this problem by making a Cigarette Adapter and PC Interface cord that attaches to your Garmin GPS.Now you can cruise around all day with all of the features of your Garmin GPS turned on, and don't have to worry about the batteries dying. I think that is a big plus.My only complaint is that I wish the cord was longer. It's good length, but some how I feel that I am going to need a longer cord one day and it's going to annony me that it is not.So, if you drive alot with your Garmin GPS, get this and save money on batteries.
Positive Points :1. MP3 & ATTRAC3 plus compatibility. --> Very rare to find in many boomboxes.2. REMOTE is really excellent and this made me to buy this peice.3. ATTRAC3 software is included - so you can have around 500 songs in one CD and play them in your boombox.4. Line-in facility is really handy and you can plug in any MP3 player / Laptop / Radio ... any audio device and listen the music from boombox speakers.5. Looks Good. I like black color better than white.6. For people who wants to listen using a headphone - yes, that facility is also available.7. Battery facility also available - for those who can afford.Negative Points :1. Sound is NOT so great. Speaker volume is OK not as much as you expect in a great boombox.2. For that sound quality, this size looks very bulky and heavy.3. Line-In music is NOT so good. I observed a great difference when I listened to my MP3 music player and the sound from this boombox (using the same MP3 player in line-in) the sound was not so good.4. Batteries - Not AA / AAA. Seems like a odd size - but I think that hat every boombox of this size will come with.5. If Sony had given USB compatibility - then this will be the best facility for this much.
This product is the best investment for my computer to date. Installation is a snap, literally; just plug the SCSI card into an empty PCI port, connect the cable to the Yamaha CDRW &amp; boot up your system. It's that simple. The drive is extremely FAST and it performs flawlessly. It also comes with a generous 4mb buffer that you can update at the Yamaha web site. The software is by far the best on the market, allowing you to create your own music CD's or back up your entire hard drive, just drag and drop or select the folder and click add. Extremely easy to operate, not one problem yet. Highly Recommend!
This is perfect if you have a couple of coaxial cables you want to put together rather than buying a longer one, and is a lot cheaper too. I highly recommend this coupler.
The items arrived as described and work great. Short cables are very hard to find at local stores so this was a great find.
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
This didn't even work out of the box. I followed the instructions and..... NOTHING! It's not even worth the effort to return it and I'm sure they were counting on that. You get what you pay for. Thankfully my expectations were very low due to the price.
I knew that Visioneer had a bad reputation, but when my HP scanner finally died after six years, I picked this one up primarily because I had an Office Max gift card and that's all they had in this price range. The software installation bluescreened my computer in Windows XP - twice. I tried to run the software anyway and found it confusing and hard to use. It's going back to the store. Look at HP - I've had pretty good luck there - or Canon, which is what I'm going to buy once I get my money back. Visioneer has worked hard over the years to earn its lousy reputation - save yourself the trouble of finding this out for yourself.UPDATE: I researched a bit and found that Visioneer's software will not work with Windows SP2! On their site they advise that you do a full deletion of SP2 and then install their software. Make sure they've updated their software or offered a patch if you want this scanner, but since SP2 has been around a while, it tells you something about this company, doesn't it???
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 still do not understand how this little antenna works 100 times better than all others I've tried, but it works great! I am impressed, now others want one once I show them all the channels I get in my area.
Kodak 500 printer is the best for kids, my grandchildren have a lot of fun printing their own pictures . Then they frame all of their work.
Easy set up, no problems at all. This is refreshing, after dealing with a Linksys that required rebooting every time I wanted my laptop to connect.
its the perfect size for my maxtor 300GB external HD. Has a nice zippered pocket for the usb/firewire cable and the power adapter fits well also.
I've been a musician all of my life and played piano and other instruments professionally for an 11 year period. I listen to many genres of music and have a discerning ear. However, I am not an expert audio technology and because of this my review is based entirely on my listening experience.Physically, these headphones have a heavy guard that is apparently well-shielded judging by the sound. The signal to noise ration will low compared to SENNHEISER HD212 Pro, which is a closed ear type headphone that I purchased after listening to many models being made at the time. While the SENNHEISER HD212 were not the best at the time, they were a good value for the price point. The SR60s are a spectacular model at their price point, here is why.....The first thing I listened were recording of Chopin Waltzes by Ashkenazy. The clarity of the sound and the subtle nuances, harmonics and other details stood out. Similarly, I listened to a 1989 digital recording of Bill EvansConsecration. Bill Evans is known for his tone and these recording were made with Marc Johnson a phenomenal bass player who uses the whole range of the bass. In this recording, the results were that the piano tones were truer, the bass was light years better on the SR60 and even the brushes being used on the high hat cymbals were crystal clear. Overall, the sound was warm, balanced and low, mid and high frequencies all rendered very well.The last test that I did was to listen to the human voice with an orchestra, this is usually a very good test of what any sound system can do and these headphones didn't disappoint. I pickedViaggio Italiano / Andrea Bocellias the test album, so there were lots of sections with more or less orchestra, soft and loud sounds, etc. Bocelli's voice was incredible and the orchestra sounded great. This particular model of SENNHEISER headphones couldn't even approximate the sound of the GS60 on voice, true to life violin and overall sound. In fact, it was apparent that lots of frequencies were lost or distorted.While the test I did may not be apples to apples, it is always useful to listen to multiple recordings and have something to compare the device being tested. I also listened to recordings multiple times focusing on different elements and aspects of the sound. My conclusion is that the SR60s are incredible for the price and better than many more expensive headphones. For me, they are perfectly adequate.In the past, I have used very high end headphones and usually visit this section of any electronics or audio stores I go to. I love to hear what one can get for their money at different points in time and I often bring my own music to do the listening when I'm serious about buying. While SENNHEISER and others may make some superior headphones, you will pay dearly for incremental differences in quality.I give these headphones my highest rating for their combination of value and sound. Also, they are comfortable if you where them for an hour or two. I can even see wearing them longer, but there are more comfortable headphones out there for use for longer periods of time. If you are sensitive to having something on your head, you may want to check them out, but they were about as comfortable as the SENNHEISER's for me.In general, I think you would have to pay at least TWICE the price to get something just as good. I don't have any reservations about these at all and they can be used with both 1/4" and smaller inputs. I also want to be clear that I used a high quality disc player for my listening and NOT an iPod or MP3 type device.
I purchased this and was dissapointed more and more upon getting it.It was cool at first - it's compact and doubles as a USB drive.But I found it difficult to use, and I'm pretty good with electronics. Aside from the volume and hold buttons, there are only two working buttons. One turns off/turns on/plays/pauses and the other is more of a switch to go from one song to another.It was difficult to figure out what the button was going to do when you pressed it - was it going to turn the unit off, was it going to play the song, etc...You cannot see anything in the dark - the only way to get the light to go on is to press on of the buttons, when then either changes the song (so you can't see what song you were playing), turns the unit off, or puts on the volume display which goes away only after the light has gone off.The switch you use to change songs is ridiculous. There's no fast changing but it fades out and fades in for every song - so if you were on the 1st song and you wanted to play the 50th song, it would take you a while to get there.The menu is hard to navigate - there is no easy way to get out of it once you are done, as you only have 1 button to use! The manual was useless. I returned mine within a week and instead, I purchased a Sandisk Sansa m240 and was not dissapointed at all, and the price was only $5 more.
This charger does not work withe Nikon D80 batteries. The batteries for the D80 need a charger with three prongs to connect to the three spaces on the battery. This charger only has two and will not charge the D80 battery.
This camera has great sports mode. It can be used in any situation that has low lighting and you will get great pictures. The sports mode does have a lower quality of pictures meaning they aren't as sharp (I uploaded some in product photographs) but for small, non-DSLR cameras, it takes AMAZING sports pictures. The zoom and image stabilizer lens make it great. If you are a parent and want something to take to game, I strongly recommend this camera!
It protects your iPod, the click wheel and the screen. If this isn't the perfect case than I don't know what is. The blue clickwheel is a great contrast to the black case too. Some people will say, "I paid $300 for this iPod and I don't want to hide it behind a dark case, I'll buy a clear case." BAD IDEA. Clear cases collect dirt and dust behind them and you can actually see the nasty stuff inside the case. I know because I had one. Plus, most clear cases don't protect you clickwheel, which I assure you, needs protecting. And using the clickwheel with this case is totally fine, there is no difference or hindering of movement.One drawback though, if you own the Monster iCarPlay Wireless then you will have to take your iPod out of the case to make the plug fit into the bottom of it. But the power cable fits perfectly without you having to remove the case and access to the power button and headphone jack is unrestricted.My 80GB iPod fits very snugly inside and doesn't move around. The interior is lined with foam so you iPod doesn't get scratched. The case will add a little bulk, but its still very pocketable. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this case.
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
If you've a slightly large skull, you'll find that these crush your cranium. I've also had a pair for about five or six years and the paint is starting to disintegrate and flake off the cushions. No big deal, right? Well, the black paint then coats your hair, your ears, and your cheeks. And then the foam cushions start to wear down.After about a year of using these all the time, the head-crushing sensation went away, but the flaky paint remains.However, the audio is great. Not quite as deep and full as I'd like, but excellent enough on low volumes such that I don't hear my officemate enter the room. Or my boss. Always awkward. If you can manage to receive these as a gift or on sale, great! Don't pay full price for them; they don't last.
So far so good. The copper reinforced aluminum shielding is a great feature. Quality is very good.
This product has served the purpose my wife wanted it to. One thing I wish I knew before I bought this item is it will not play mp3s and show pics at the same time. It does have one glitch that is not a serious problem. When the unit gets warm from use, it will put lines through a picture every now and then. The only other thing I would make sure of is that you have some sort of extra external memory card. This unit does not have internal memory of any sort. Jump drives are cheap and easy to use though!
The price of the contoller is my only concern. The unit does it's job very well, and allows fine tuning of all SONOS function in all zones. I couldn't ask for more. I can't think of anything that is lacking. Yet, the price, at nearly $400 for the controller alone is more than a bit steep. You pretty much have to have the docking station to keep the unit charged in a convenient way, so why not bundle the controller and docking station together?If this unit were priced at $150 it would be a good deal. I figure that the SONOS folks know how essential the remote is for the convenience of the overall system, and have priced to gouge, as you have to have at least one controller to get the most from your system. I am very happy with SONOS overall, but feel a bit gouged on the controller.Bottom line: buy what you need and cry all the way to control of your system.
What can I say, other than that it works. I live in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro and it works fine. Yes, I do encounter 'pockets' of static - but switching to another channel usually clears that right up. Other than that, it works just fine
Pros: sound quality is crisp and clear, cancels 90% of outside noise, small, relatively cheap for upmarket headphonesCons: cords bump around a little in headphones, careful if you have an ear infectionThese headphones are like a miracle to me. I hear new things on songs i have listened to hundreds of times before, and my sister has to yell for me to hear her when I barely have the volume up on my Zen (I had to blare music on the $200 noise-canceling ones to do the same). Only downside is that the cords make noise when they bump around, so keep a cheap pair for running a such. Over all one of the best headphones you can buy for your money.
I am very happy with this pressure cooker, seems to be very well made (which is important for safety). I bought it to cook beans but it comes with a few recipes if you are new to pressure cooking so I tried a roast beef one and it came out great.
This product does everything it says and more. The quality is outstanding. At first my husband was mad with this purchase because we have the Epson 777. When I printed the photos from the Deluxe Picture mate and mixed them in with ones from CVS and Costco. He could not tell the difference. The Disney frames are brilliant and when printed with the photos, they add so much to the scrap book. I love this printer. It is easy, cheap to use and I have my pictures NOW. No driving, no standing in lines. The amazon reviews were corrected about this product.
I easily replaced the battery in my ipod mini within 15 minutes - and I am NOT a computer genius. The battery works great and my ipod is FINALLY holding a longer charge. I can now use it for 7+ hours and still have battery life, before it was down to 20 minutes. I highly recommend buying a replacement battery rather than buying a new ipod. It's a much more affordable way to go and I'm so glad I did it. My only complaint is the instructions for replacement, some made sense, others not so much. I ended up googling a video tutorial on replacing ipod mini batteries, this helped immensely.
I've recently got into digital photography and am learning all of the features of digital cameras (other than point and click). The FZ8 provides all of the manual features that I would want, plus it does take great pictures especially outside.Likes: Great pictures, lots of manual controls to play with if you are learning how to use them, light weight, good macro mode, easy to see lcd, RAW mode, image stabilizer is great, great zoon (12x), really great value.Wishes: A little faster on startup would be nice, USB 2.0, better low light photos.Overall a great digi cam... you wont be disappointed!!
After researching and reading reviews on all of the under $100 Digital Picture Frames I chose this one and am very happy. The reviews for all of the frames in this price range seemed to have some very good and very bad reviews, but it did seem like this one had a higher portion of better reviews. And it was very well priced.It was purchased for a gift to give to my out of State Dad. The idea being I would send down a new SD card with the latest pictures added on each time I sent him a greeting card, and he would send me back the old one for next round. I am getting pictures from my other siblings via Google Photos, so they include his whole family. Google photos seem to be the best free web photo sharing choice if you want to download pictures a whole album at a time. So to do accomplish this I just needed a very basic Digital Picture frame unit to play JPEGs and really nothing else. This one fit the bill perfectly.I would agree with most other reviewers that this unit is rather confusing to use if you just start pushing all of the many buttons on the back. After you spend 2 minutes with the manual and it turns out to be pretty simple actually.The other thing I strongly recommend is resizing all of the photos to 468 pixels high. My best research says the native resolution of the LCD screen is 420 x 234 (that where 468 pixels comes from = 234 x 2). Let your editing program keep the picture proportional. Stick with the frame's 4:3 setting (and put up with the black bars). If you have mostly people pictures you will want adjust the saturation way, way down (adjustment is to the photos themselves, not the frame settings.)There is a completely free program out there called Irfanview. It has a batch mode that works perfect for converting photos. In Irfanview's File menu there is a batch conversion feature. The settings to tweak are all in the "Set Advance Options" section. My recommendations are under "Resize", specify 468 pixels high (leave width blank) and choose all three options under that (perserve aspect ratio, Use Resample function, Don't enlarge smaller images). I would also strongly recommend you turn down the "Saturation". I find -120 works as a good all purpose setting. At that saturation pictures will look very flat on the computer, but it seems about right for the picture frame (tweak it to your own taste.)During the batch run you can also change the "Output Directory" to your card reader / memory card and it will write it directly on the card for you (there is probably no need to keep the modified pictures on your hard drive.) You will find at the 468 pixel settings even a small 256MB Card will hold a boatload of pictures.
I bought this Telezapper from a Radio Shack in my neighborhood about 10 years ago. Since then I have relocated about 4 times. When you relocate you start over with the telemarketers. The only thing I have had to do is change the (2032 battery) and it works like new again. If you do replace the battery be careful to align the back plate with the advanced and basic switch when reassembling.It certainly won't catch "cold calls" when there is a live person dialing you directly, but it will eliminate the computer calls. Simple to use and install. It's not magic, so I don't expect 100%, but if it's a computer they're done...
This is a great printer at any price. The print quality is good and you can even print photos if you want. The ink cartridges are inexpensive, especially if you go with remanufactured, and overall, the printer is a great value. The only bad part is that the printer does not have an output tray, but don't let that stop you from buying this printer because it is truly a great value.
I bought this camera to replace a point-and-shoot my husband accidentally left on the car--and it's everything I could ask for. I liked my old camera, but wanted more ability to take low light pictures. The controls on this camera are very easy--you can change between settings quickly, once you read the manual and know what you want to use. The record speed is a pleasant several steps up from my old camera--no more click and wait! The thing I like about the camera best, however, is that it has so many automatic features that help me take better pictures. The face focus feature is great, and although I originally was sceptical about the frame lines, I now use them regularly. I love the manual zoom--and I've taken upwards of a thousand pictures off one charge of my rechargeable batteries, probably because of that feature. One thing that worried me before I purchased it is the lack of an optical stabilizer--I occasionally get a blurry picture, and my husband more so, but if you are willing to set your elbows in & hold the camera steady, you won't have a blur problem even at the longest zoom--which really is amazing! Anyway, a great camera with great features, that takes really nice pictures! And the pictures in low light are great!
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.
This is just a good basic headset for listening to things on your computer. There isn't a mic, which can be a pain if you don't need it. The volume control is extremely nice too.
I Love this little LCD photo display the pictures look great.. Before getting this (or putting on my wish list I looked at the reviews good and bad...so I was kind of worried...)You have to be a little computer savvy to operate the software program...for some reason the message I kept getting when I would click on the photo viewer program was that the program was managed by another?I was confused by that message and I almost gave up but then I was looking at my computer in the right hand corner where I see the little icon about safely disconnecting mass storage devices I saw that the device was connected to the computer and when I clicked on the software program it opened right up and I downloaded 17 pictures and then I wanted to add 14 more....But it doesn't work that way...what happened was that it replaced the 17 I had on there....so I had to redo the whole thing and right now I have 32 pictures on there and they look GREAT!So I bought 3 more of these... I was going to give them away to love ones but I might just keep them...:-)Coby DP-151 1.5" Digital Photo Keychain
Cover fits snug looks great and protects screen in storage everything you want it to do while in storage perfect
Excellent product for Amateur Photographers/Semi-Pro like me.Very nice flash, makes a huge difference in photos compared to the built in flash. The fact that this flash can tilt in different directions makes it easy to illuminate the entire room instead of illuminating the subject only.Highly recommend!
This is a great bag if you want your notebook to go unnoticed.
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.
For $80, what is not to love about this lens? Yes, it has distortion and the contrast could be better, and the edge sharpness could be better, and on and on... but to get all that you have to spend $1600, and this is $80. It is a no brainer. It's built pretty good - plastic but solid. The focus and zoom are a bit clankie but again... $80. How does one complain?I am a pro - I shoot mainly actors headshots so I am not doing a lot of critical stuff on the 19-35mm, but what I have been shooting with it has come out fine, and a few minutes in photoshop and it is dandy. I even shot it out against a canon 17-35 L or whatever the number is, and honestly, the optical difference is nowhere near the price difference. Half the time I couldn't tell which was which - and I am shooting on an 5D Mk 2 which is pretty good about showing up problems. So, if you aren't doing critical work, or you are looking to get into wider angles, this is a good way to start.
A few weeks ago my stereo receiver died. I have had it for ages and it served me well. I looked on Amazon for something fairly inexpensive but rated well. I discovered this unit and ordered it.It was a breeze hooking it up. And once I got all the wires where they needed to go I hit the power switch. I would say the old receiver was comparable as far as price (at the time) and ability. But I was amazed at what I was hearing from FM stereo. I heard nuances that I had not heard before. I had to stop and marvel. When I flipped the tape monitor to tune in Sirius Satellite, I was equally amazed. But my amazement seemed to be more on the FM side. Perhaps the satellite was giving me clearer sound to begin with (no doubt... that's why I have it!).The controls are very simple to use. And I like the fact that you have a remote with it.For this price and what I am hearing I would very highly recommend this unit.
The Garmin i3 is tiny with a lot of info. I have trouble reading without my glasses and as it's so small, that could be a problem but because it speaks to you, it's OK. It does the job that a GPS much more costly could not have done better. By the way, on water you can see the names of the roads on the shore. That helps in looking for a land location from the water that my boat GPS does not do.
After getting this cable I have thrown away my old tow cable. Instead I have equipped my cars with network jacks on the front and rear bumpers and use this cable to tow them. Make sure you get network jacks with 10,000 LB tensile strength.
On paper, this mouse is a pretty good performer, in "real life" however, it leaves much to be desired. First, the driver is virtually impossible to install. Follow the directions in the box or go to the Razer website and use those, and the result will still be the same: reduced functionality. The program to modify the buttons will appear on the your computer, however it doesn't work correctly. On the fly resolution adjustment sounds nice, but doesn't work. I'm not retarded and I do my own PC maintenance ( I build my own) so don't sell me out as an idiot. The driver simply doesn't function as it is supposed to - no matter the version. Second, the additional buttons are nice, if you can use them. They just aren't in a good location for practical usage. I found myself only able to use the most forward of the two buttons on the left side. To operate the back button I had to change the posture of my hand, thus rendering the button useless for gaming purposes. I pretty much have medium sized hands, signalling that those with smaller hands may not be able to use the button at all. On to the mousewheel. What is the deal with that thing? It is pretty grippy and it does have tactile, not audible, "clicks." However, the clicks often times don't seem to trigger the switch. I routinely died as a result of "choosing" a lame weapon over something better suited to my attack because of the mousewheel. If you rock the wheel back and forth you can get the switch to trigger without traversing the actual "click". This was and still is a severe problem and will surely drive a serious gamer to destroy the mouse out of anger. Now to the good stuff. The mouse glides superbly of a multitude of surfaces. I primarily used a gaming-sized mouse pad but had to use the sheet metal pull-out keyboard tray on occasion and had no problems. The two primary mouse buttons are well placed as in they are extended further back than a conventional mouse for comfort and ease of use. The optical sensor seems to be of the highest quality and even the most minute movements of the mouse will produce activity on your screen. Overall, it's just not worth the money with the inherent problems in the mouses current state. There's no other way to put it.
I've had a couple point-and-shoot digital cameras already (3 Sonys and 1 Canon SD600) and I felt it was time for me to advance my photography skills. I purchased the Nikon D50 last December and it is an excellent camera except that it had so many more functions that I didn't need nor understood how to use.Then I found out about the Canon S3 IS. It's seems like the perfect in between camera! It has a bunch of the Canon creative modes like night shot, sports, color accent, black & white, but it also has modes where you can adjust your pictures manually, like shutter and aperture priority. The display shows all the functions you are currently using as well as a live histogram to aid you while you take pictures. It also adjusts the image on the LCD (unlike for pro-SLRs) so you know what your picture will most likely look like with your settings. The video/sound is superb. Shots take in auto look great as well.The body of the camera is ergonomically friendly. It looks and feels like a mini-SLR, it's lightweight, and the controls are extremely easy to learn and use. The LCD also flips and and turns 180 degrees for when you want to take self-portraits. It's also useful flipped out to get a better view of things higher and lower than your usual field of vision. The LCD could be bigger but it's not a big deal to me. The rockers, dials, and buttons function smoothly and the menu is very intuitive.The camera uses 4AA batteries. It comes with 4 disposibles but you have to buy your own rechargable batteries with charger. I think it's great though to have AA batteries rather than those camera-specific batteries (which my Canon SD600 and Nikon D50 both used) because you can actually just buy some AAs if your rechargables run out and you don't have the charger on hand. I read that you should buy the nimh with an mah of 2500 or greater because these supposedly last longer per charge.Overall, this camera is an excellent choice for those who want more control over their pictures than with their point-and-shoots but for whom SLRs might be too expensive or just too pro (like it was for me). You will actually use all the functions on this camera. I think it's also a great camera to use and learn to use more manual functions in case you decide to eventually move up to an SLR.Enjoy! :)
The product description says that IDE cable is included and the box and literature included with the drive plainly says it is not. These cables are less than $10 and if you buy this drive you will be in a big hassle getting it straight between the seller and the manufacturer. It wasn't worth ten bucks of my time on the phone, I just got one from a friend. Big PIA.
don't buy substitute ink, it sucks, this stuff works wonderfly, other kinds streak and run out quickly
It seems like i'm not the only one experiencing dropped signal, it lasts one second, and occures every 2-3 minutes, in the middle of work, youre disconnected and reconnected within a second, but you have to re-log into everything. Tech support doesnt know anything, too much wirelesss interuption when the laptop is next to the router. I would recommend a more reputable brand
I've gone through many sets of headphones and many disappointments, after reading about seemingly endless amounts of headphones online I came upon these. One week later I received these in the mail and was amazed by the quality in sound and the OUTSTANDING bass levels. Deep and clear sounds only from the Bass Freq's of V-Moda. If your like me you like your music loud, these can take any amount of power without flaws. Also another big concern with ear buds is the material used on the part that's in your ear. V-Moda uses a very soft but insulating material that completely blocks outside noises while remaining comfortable in your ear for hours. True customer review.~Kurtis~
Don't be Dont be deceived by the good looks of this receiver and the Sherwood name. These are garbage,and not even worth their $89.00 price. I know of 2 other poeple that have purchased these,and have had the same experience with them that I have. The audio quality is worse than any receiver I have ever heard. Comparable with a boom box in quality. There is also no way that these put out anything close to 105 watts per channel. Not even close.Save your money,and spend $150-$200 for a decent 100 watt receiver. Common sense dictates that you aren't going to get much for $89.00,and this Sherwood receiver proves it. A pretty $89.00 box with bad sound....
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'm glad I got this hard case. It fits my Lumix LX3 perfectly. I have no hesitation to keep the camera in this case in my laptop bag or a backpack. It has traveled to a lot of places this way and has protected my camera perfectly. I wish the case hinged open further to make it easier to get the camera in or out, but all in all it is well worth it. Having a spare battery is a good bonus. It has helped me out more than once.
Just when you thought all was going wellCanon comes out with a new one S4 IS (Oct 13-06)that is why the S3 have gotten so reasonable in price
This was the best $20.00 dolars I have spent in some time. I hiley recommend this produck.
If you've got a printer that utilizes this toner, hopefully you have a sound business plan. In which case the price is not a deal-killer.
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.
This is a great HDMI DVD Player. It is easy to set up and works very well. It takes very little space.
I recently purchased this keyboard to use along with my macbook after my previous Logitech keyboard started to go haywire. The designers at Apple have really outdone themselves with this keyboard-it is gorgeous. The setup was extremely easy, my macbook recognized the keyboard right away. One major benefit to this particular keyboard is its size. For those of us with limited desk space it is a blessing. I now have plenty of space for my mouse now that the Logitech is gone. The small size of the keyboard might take a little getting used to for people familiar with full-size keyboards. This was not the case for me as I a used to writing on my macbook. THe tactile response to the keys is great. Unlike most other keyboards, typing on this is relative quiet. There are no thick plastic keys to clatter around. This is a HUGE improvement from the old apple keyboards, which would appear filthy almost instantly. No more gaps between the keys to get junk in. I highly recommend this keyboard, especially for laptops. The wireless bluetooth connectivity is unbeatable. Great job Apple!
very good quality as expected, not long enough but it works, plugs in easily, gold connectors, little signal loss. :)
Excellent product for the price. Easily installed and operation has been perfect to date. Would definitely purchase again, but since my last HP deskjet lasted for so long I probably won't have to.
I bought two Princeton Graphics 18 inch monitors for a dual monitor set up. One monitor lasted 6 months. Since it was under warranty they said they would replace it. A replacement was sent that was dead on arrival. Another to replace that one was sent. Again dead on arrival. A third monitor was sent. You got it, DOA. Finally the fourth monitor arrived and is now functional. After two weeks the other monitor in my two-monitor set up failed. That means a total of 4 dead monitors. I expect the replacement monitor to fail at any time and since they are now out of warranty, I will be buying new monitors less in less than 16 months of use. Avoid this company's products.
These are great speakers for my home theater system. They are definitely worth the price.
I use this camera extensively for field work, and I work for an engineering company. I travel a lot so I lug this beast through airports and rental cars -- I would not do that if it wasn't worth it!This is the Swiss army knife of cameras. Over the years I've owned it I've added the remote commander (release cable), a pocket tripod, external flash, and macro lense. Also an extra battery (I sometimes shoot for hours in the field and take hundreds of photographs, so an extra battery is handy.) But all this stuff (including the charger & manual) fits into a regular-sized SLR camera bag, so essentially I have a full studio in one little camera bag. I've used the movie mode to shoot digital video of street conditions and traffic operations (I strapped it to a bicycle once to record bike commuting conditions) in addition to the still mode. The camera works great for portaits, landscape shoots, long exposures, indoor photos of public meetings -- you name it, the camera can do it. Enlargements from 8 MP are better than anything I've ever gotten with 35 mm and I put them right up there with photos from my Rolleiflex medium format camera (I've had them both done for comparison, and they both looked great -- different from each other, but great.)Downsides? Well, it is heavy, but I've tried using the tiny cameras as well and they just don't cut it for me. I'm too spoiled by the infinite possiblities of this camera.Purple fringing -- not an issue. I've seen it a few times, but it's never of any consequence. I've also seen it on 35mm slr pictures -- I think it's an artifact of particular lighting conditions with particular lense settings. Big whoop.High ISO Noise: I only go above 100 ISO if I absolutely have to, and if I have to go above 200 ISO, I reset to 64 ISO and just use the flash. The 400 and 800 ISO settings are about useless in my experience -- there is tons of noise. You can clean the noise up, but when the noise to picture ratio is so high, I find that the cleaned pictures have a definite "soft" look to them. That's going to be good occasionally, but not generally. For very low-light situations without a flash, I prefer to revert to 400 ISO film. This is the major shortcoming of this camera, in my opinion.Durability -- let's talk. I've had the camera sent off for repair once, after about two years of very heavy use (including getting dumped out of a bag into the sand while working in a Katrina rebuild job, and being strapped to a bicycle :-) The mode dial switch on top got squirrelly, and two screws worked loose and disappeared out of the lense barrel. So I bought a slightly larger bag (to keep the mode dial from getting bumped in the bag), I routinely check the tension on the barrel screws (they get loose occasionally) and I'm more careful about where I leave the camera. I consider the camera very resilient for the type of conditions I put it through. Will it last 50 years like my Rolleiflex? I doubt it. Will it last longer than other digicams? It's already outlived two of my wife's Nikons. I think it's going to be around a while. I would not be surprised if the camera outlived the digital storage media available for it.What I love about it: I love the completely silent operation -- great for candids and taking pictures during public meetings, photos at family events, etc.The rotating back is great for the same reason -- you can shoot and no one even realizes you're doing it. I've really come to love waist level shooting.Complete manual control -- let's me do everything I can do with my K1000 (except for infinite bulb control.)Infrared mode -- produces neat infrared photos with a filter, that in turn make cool B&W; pictures.And the lense -- what's not to like about a HUGE Zeiss lens? Manual zoom control -- yes, the only way, feels like a real camera and not a toy. And no annoying "whirrr" when I zoom in and out.I could go on, but those are my favorites. This camera is as big as a horse, as far as digital cameras go, but it's a work horse, and it definitely pulls its weight. Not a camera for the faint-of-heart, but an excellent do-it-all digicam.
I loved this camera for its size and features. Used it for a year now. Takes some great pictures but indoors night pictures with lights was terrible most of the time, anti-shake doe snot work that well. Now 13 months later this camera stopped working. When I turn on the camera, the lens comes out all the way and no display appears on the LCD, the LED light flickers and lens goes back in 3/4th of the way. I called Olympus support and they charge $140/- to fix it. Better to buy a new camera. Some of the pictures had this weird droplets of color that messed up great shots. Watch out, if you buy this camera make sure you get extended warranty.
The bulb was very easy to install and was just what we needed. Its only been running for a few days now so I can't speak to the longevity of the bulb but its met all expectations to this point. We installed on the HD1000 model.
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.
Not made at all clear in the description of this product is the fact that it only prints pictures. It will not print text. This limitation should have been posted right from the top. This is a photo printer.
I was accustomed to 15 inch flat screens and I wanted to upgrade. Got a good review in Tom's Hardware so I jumped for them. So far very happy, very bright, great contrast, viewing angle, I like the thin frame around them so all you seen is image.
frankly bad detector ,cause when my speed is 80 mph no time toslow down from radar this cobra whisle same distanse of cobra tongue and sadly i got a tickit ,i'll never waste my money with any detector ,the reason is this product.
Upgraded from 512MB to 2GB (Windows XP), the performance is much improved. Installing the memory modules was no problem and it worked just fine once I restarted the computer.
The physical DJ6940 printer is great. Good clear printing, no misfeeds, no hassles.The 6940 driver package is terrible. It has bugs, has a ton of useless add-ons, and, if you can get it to work, causes the printer to run painfully slow.The best fix for us, was to just install the drivers for the Deskjet 990c. With the 990c driver, the printer prints perfectly and is very fast to get the first page out. We don't do anything exotic, so this was the best solution.
We took the 'leap of faith' and spent much more than intended, but are so glad we did. My wife prefers the simplicity of the auto settings, I prefer to use the manual adjustments to achieve different effects. This camera is easy to use and has many options and capabilities. The battery pack accessory (option) is a must in order to provide a solid hand grip as well as extended power for taking hundreds of photos on a charge. The controls (buttons, etc) are laid out very well and make operation convenient. A good compact flash card of at least 2GB is also a must (not included with camera kit). Our experience so far is that it is a wonderful piece of equipment, very customizable with regards to settings and options, and worth the investment. True, you can't put it in your pocket or purse, but at the end of the day when you bring your photos home to upload and print, you're glad you had this camera and not a point-and-shoot. If I just want a quick snapshot I'll use my cellphone.
They are the best earphones that I have ever bought. They sound great and they work perfect at the gym. They stay in place and fit well over my ears. I have several piercings in my ears and it doesn't bother them.
After much anticipation, due to all the positive reviews, I finally got my pair of cx-300.The equipment I used with was an iPod nano 3rd gen, which is what I suspect the typical use most people would have for these buds. I did try it against various other equipments that people would probably use with this pair of buds, such as portable cd player (sony antique!), laptops, desktop computer, and for reference with a decent hifi hooked up to headphone amp (meridian 508.24 to an old amp). I have heard professional studio monitors such as Sennheiser HD650 and Grado RS-1, but I am not going to use those for comparison. They just let me know what is possible.As soon as I put these on, there's an overwhelming amount of bass. Granted, the bass isn't smudged, but it sounds like the frequency response was all bass and not much else. Starting from the mid bass range there's an explosive increase in the response, no matter what I listened to (not track related). I had to go straight into equalizer to tune it down as it got to be rather intolerable.I did try to listen with equalizer turned off, and the following holds true even after the bass got reduced: the mid range is fairly lacking. It sounds like one of those cheap speakers built to impress: juice up the bass and kick up the treble, and people will be impressed (and people do). The difference is that there's not as much glaring distortion in the high, it's not as ear piercingly forward (only the extreme high is pronounced, the rest of the treble band is actually a bit laid back. in other words, you get a lot of those hissing frequencies but subdued vocal ranges), and the bass is tighter. In these the CX is remarkable. However, to me it's equally unpleasant and listening fatigue will inevitably result in a short amount of time.In short: the bass is overwhelming, there's a dip in the mid to high range, and the high treble is pronounced. Hmm.. That sounds rather generic and unsatisfying. Where's the amazing audiophile clarity that I keep on reading about? In the midst of the elevated treble and pounding bass, the details are sorely lacking.Yes, it is better than the iPod headphones, which are truly aweful, and frankly not that hard to surpass. Yet to me this headphone is really only marginally better than some of the other cheaper/free buds, including its Creative twin and a free bud that came with my sansa player. I read plenty reviews/articles about how CX300 compares well with those much more expensive In-Ear-Monitors (from Shure, Etymotic, and Ultimate Ears, etc.) and even beating them. If true, those IEMs must really suck (which I doubt), or this CX's price became the reason for the hype.Other notes: The stock buds fit me fine and resulted in good seal/noise isolation and strong bass. It's not uncomfortable to wear. The build quality seemed average, thin and slightly rigid cables (can tangle and won't stretch or hang as well as the softer higher quality cables) that's just long enough. No gold plating on the contacts but that's probably not going to matter. The connector is L shaped, for those who care. Cables are asymmetric, which is useful for hanging the buds around your neck when you take them out (you wear it differently than conventional symmetrical wires, with one wire behind your neck rather than hanging in front of it).The headphone is decent, but you kinda get what you paid for, or I rather think you should expect more for your money. Those other dedicated IEM models may very well be worth the extra money (whose prices came down A LOT, while CX300's went up, making CX300 far less of a value that generated the initial buzz). If tons of bass is your cup of tea, then this does deliver! However, it would be a stretch to rate these as in-ear-monitors. There's hardly anything hi-fidelity or accurate about it, and one must be careful not to start hearing emperor's new clothes.
what can i say? it was cheap, it was fast, it works great. highly recommend. Was a little hesitant based on bad reviews but everything was perfect.
I've taken the Nike+ system for (4) runs now totaling about 15 miles... and I must say that I'm impressed for $29.00 (you can buy direct from Apple or Nike for this price and have free shipping). The unit is small, concise, and easy to use... it is true that you need to see the screen which can be a little complicated while running, but overall a great product. Getting it calibrated exactly "on the money" seems to be a little challenging but the farthest I've ever been off was 1/10th on a 5mi. run. The alternative to the Nike armband and Nike+ shoes is the Marware Sportsuit Relay (I bought off Amazon for $29.99) this armband is made to accomodate the Nike+ system and has a clear screen with wheel access and can be worn on the wrist for easier visibility... the armband also comes with a velcro shoe pouch to attach the electronic pedometer shoe sensor to your laces so you don't need to buy the $100 Nike shoes. Overall great product... would definitely recommend for runners... the "Power Song" feature is also great for motivation during mid-run.
THIS PRODUCT IS JUST I ORDER AND THE PRODUCT IS AT THE RIGHT PRICE I WILL BE ORERING MORE .
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 purchased a Sony DSC-F828 as a second camera. Here's what I found:Horrible at action shots.Picture quality is abysmal when going above a 4&quot; x 6&quot; in size.Lots of noise at most any speed.Easy to get your money back on eBay because everyone seems to want this technological piece-o-crap.For the money, the Fuji S7000 is a far superior camera...and I've blown up the 12MP JPEG images on that to 46&quot; x 52&quot; without the problem of noise or purple fringe in low light situations AND I've used those pictures for professional art gallery shows in Los Angeles.Sony needs to get their act together in the digital camera realm. This model was rushed to the floor - and I think everyone expected something with far better quality and versatility.
I hate iPods, I think they are evil, so when I decided to get an Mp3 player I spent about a month comparing all of the "other" brands. I ended up buying this Creative Zen, and I'm glad that I did. Ultimatley I would have liked to buy the Creative Zen Widescreen, but this one fit my budget better and still did what I needed.So the low down, this product is good, and I suggest buying it over an iPod any day. It's a good size, the navigation is simple and user friendly, and the price is very reasonable. The only complaints that I have are that the included software can be confusing to use, and it has no SD/CF slot. An additional problem that I ran into is that there aren't many accessories for it, since everyone makes everything geared toward the iPod. I'm hard on my electronics, and I needed a hard case for it, and the only one I could find isn't the prettiest thing in the world.I have noticed that every couple of weeks when I look for accessories there are more of them out there, so hopefully as people keep buying this product other companies will realize that iPod isn't the only Mp3 player out there.
Got them in a very timely manner, superb quick service and love the color discs. Maxell 700 MB Color 50pk CD-Recordable Discs (50-Pack)
Concur with the other comments. I received this as a gift from my mother. I don't have the heart to tell her what a piece of .... it is. She got one for herself too and never could get it to run. Poor quality across the board; stills, video, software. Again, don't waste your money.
I just bought the 20GB lyra at christmas and downloaded my entire music collection (4000 Songs) in like about 4 1/2 hours, battery last long and the price is cheap, sound is pretty good too. If you don't have any concern waiting for a lot of time to download your music, buy it.
THE CREATIVE ZEN VISION: M IS THE BEST MP3 OUT THERE. NOT ONLY CAN IT HOLD UP TO 15,000 SONGS BUT OVER A HUNDRED HOURS OF VIDEOS ALONG WITH PICTURES. THIS PLAYER CAN TRULY DO IT ALL.
This scanner has the best auduio quality I have ever heard and it is made very well. The entire keypad lights up too. The only thing that would of made this better is the CTCSS/DCS feature which I have mentioned to Paul Optiz-product designer at Uniden. It has 250 channels to program,much easier then the newer units like the BCT15,and BCD996 that use a different programing method. The sensitivity is good, however VHF Low band could be better. I live here in a apartment and can't put a roof antenna up so I am using the stock antenna. It should be noted that I am a volunteer firefighter here in Westchester County and have had scanners since 1974. To sum it up, buy this unit over the BC350C which is not as good plus Westchester County, NY has just started trunking as of 9/10/07.
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!
Refurbished is GOOD! I've had this just under 2 months. Have printed 1,037 pages and 8 envelopes. About 6 jams so far, 3 of them experimenting with letter sized envelopes with the manual feed. Still comes out with maybe an edge smusched but it's reasonable. Not as good as my HP-5L with envelopes, but acceptable using MS Word "Envelopes and labels".Paper has just a slight curl. Much better than with the HP-5L. When duplexing, the curl is not very noticable.When printing a 'Print Settings' status it indicates status of consumables ('remaining life of'), like: PF KITMP (99.9%), PF KIT1 (98.9%), FUSER (98.9%), LASER (98.9%) and DRUM (95.7%). Seems like they will last quite a long time.Attached through 'networking'. Five PCs on the network share the printer and one iMac G5 - 20/2. Works on either PC/iMac without problems! Unlike when you connect via USB or Parallel, you don't have to have the PC powered on & running for others to print!Prints duplex from both PC and iMac. Easy setup in properties when printing duplex.Printing at 600x600. Don't feel any need for a higher default setting.Shockingly noisy when starting up with a clackely clack sound but you get used to that. The HP-5L was virtually noiseless.Print speed is fast! Most of the time the printer is finished when you walk up to it. I had to wait alot at the HP-5L.Did buy a 256MB memory upgrade for a cheapo price. Uses older 144pin SDRAM SODIMM PC133, somewhat expensive compared to current 200pin DDR2 SODIMM PC5300 prices, so it's an ROI thing. The 512MB upgrade just wasn't worth the price.Mine was 'manufactured' "September 2005".********* .. about 3 months later ...Just updated toner with new TN-580 cartridge. Original toner 'Toner Life End' indicator came on at 2,873 pages. Used the tape trick and that lasted until counter was 3,653 pages.The drum 'remaining life of' indicated "84.5%". All other 'remaining life of' counters are still over "96.x%". At this rate, will get more than 2x more of TN-580 replacements before the drum gives out ...
If you're looking for spectacular, prize winning photos, you aren't going to get it with a pen cam. However, we use this camera extensively in our lab and in the field for dental prosthetics. For analytic photos and (in the case of my frequent goofing off) spur of the moment snapshots, this is a good product for the price. Nothing pretty, no fancy settings, just point and shoot. Good camera for a kid or for someone who isn't hallucinating that they are the next Ansel Adams.
I bought these batteries twelve months ago. I have just binned them because they cannot hold a charge for more than a week, with no use. I bought them to use in a digital camera. They have been regularly charged in an Energizer brand charger, so incorrect charging is not the problem.I was researching the issue to see if it was a problem with my new Canon camera but discovered a thread that shows there is a well-known issue with Energizer NiMh batteries. Fundamentally they are rubbish. OK for a few months then don't hold a charge. I have since bought Varta 'Ready-to-charge' NiMh batteries which are similar to Eneloops but cheaper and with a slightly higher capacity.My recommendation: do not buy Energizer NiMh batteries. There are plenty of other choices.
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.
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.
We used this several times and we are pretty happy with this product. It will save you time and money by reducing cooking time (for soups).
I did a lot of research before buying this MP3 player, and I'm glad I did. It's easy to use, and sounds great. You will not be disappointed with this!
Outstanding quality. It has more features than I ever needed, but they don't get in the way. Unbeatable price.
I had seen one of these on a freinds desk, and she raved about it. I thought the prices were high, until I saw a refurbished unit on ebay, so I gaave it a shot.Man is this thing neat. I liked it so much I bought two more for my parents and Inlaws, and they love it too.They get daily updates of the grandkids each morning, and order prints directly online of the shots they like.Limited computer skills are needed to set up initially, and none there afterI would definatily recomend this for anyone with extended distance families.
It just works, saves energy (supposedly), and is reasonably priced. I have 3 of the 8 port switches and one of the 5 port switches. I haven't ever noticed any problems with any of these D-Link "green" switches. There are also some "deals" and rebates on them from time to time.The only little con I can think of is the LED display could have been better. It has a limited angle that you can look at the LEDs at and see them accurately.
excellent cable for the money. I would purchase it again. Every thing shipped on time and I am happy with this purchase.
I've had this cooker for about 2 months and I L..O..V..E..it. I've never used another pressure cooker so I can't compare it to anything else, but it does exactly what I needed it to do...which is to save me time, and conserve energy. I can cook sweet potatoes in five minutes, artichoke in eleven minutes, chickpeas in 10 minutes....Amazing! There is no sign of any rusting, as one of the previous reviewers stated. Maybe the previous reviewer is leaving it in a sink full of water for days at a time? It's hard to imagine what it would take to make stainless steel rust. I have followed the guidlines for cooking times and have found that the directions are very thorough and well researched (i.e...when you must use a bowl inside pan...how full you can fill it for different foods, cooking times, etc...)Very Happy!!!
I bought 2 of the 20W models for a project and was very disappointed. In both units, the wall charger that came with it did not function (one worked for about 2 minutes before pooping out). I used a different charger - I was careful to match the voltage and charge settings. Both units did start charging. After a long 36 hours they finally showed a full charge. When I tried to use them with a 10W device, the power only lasted for about 10 minutes. A real waste. Not that expensive, but I would skip this unit if you have a choice.
First of all, this case is NOT WHITE! I chose this item based on that one criteria - I wanted a white one. It's basically clear. Also, it provides no protection for your screen. Granted, I assumed that any iPod case in this price range would provide protection for the screen - guess I won't be making that assumption again!
This is the wrong memory i ordered it is home just lying don't have use for it.
My first impression when I turned on the noise canceling switch was that I didn't like it. I didn't realize I'd never heard great audio before and I just wasn't used to it! Now everything else just sounds muffled. The music comes out very clear. You can actually focus listening to just one instrument if you wanted.I bought these to use at work where we have an open office environment. The noise canceling does a good job of keeping my office mates conversations at bay. And I never realized how loud the air conditioning unit is until the noise is gone.Anyway, buy them, you'll like them.
I like it. Sound difference was very good. When i purchased this, it was two times cheaper than new and it was worth buying. but since a new XtremeGamer is 65$, i would prefer buying a new one.
I've only had these for a day, but they are fantastic! This is just what I expect when I buy a Bose product. I love music, and these make it all sound just amazing.
I thought because of the modest price that this might be a lower quality product, but it is actually very nice. It is solid, and the lock works smoothly. Very good value.
What can I say, Canon has done it again. This camera is awesome. Plenty of features to play with, and the photos are superb.
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'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.
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.
I had been using a brand x power cord for the last two years and false laser alerts were becoming more and more common - to the point that I nearly couldn't use it. Read on line that it could be a poor connection with power source. Decided to try it. Shamalama ding dong, it solved the problem!
My wife and daughter got one. They love it because it is small and simple to use (easier than bigger IPODs). Great for exercising since it clips on easily and is very very light. Buying it from Apple you can get free engraving on it which is a nice touch. Around 250 songs can be added so for adults that is often enough. Teens like more songs but my daughter still prefers this smaller one for exercising and all the songs are picked for exercising.
I bought this for my wife, which we both love when we work out. Couldn't believe how small it was and still pack so much music into it. Was a breeze to upload too.
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.
Despite the limited number of reviews I found on this product (all bad), I bought 2 of them for my daughters anyway. We have been playing with them a few days now, and I am satisfied. The MP3 and AVI file names have to be short and the video has to be converted to .AVI, if not already. I use a little free program that converts Divx or Xvid programs to .AVI and all play great on the player. The main screen of the user interface is beautiful, but all other functions are cheesy. It's definitley not an ITouch or Archos media player, but it will do everything they say it will with a few file structure restrictions. I gave it 4 stars based on the $80 I paid for it. My girls love them.
I had really high hopes that this uber antenna would get me 90+ on the signal strength and end pixelation. It's better than what I had, but I still don't get as strong a signal as I expected. The transmitter is about 20 miles away and I can even see it as I live on a hill. However, there are lots of trees around that probably interfere with the signal. It's huge, too, and it has moved with the wind even though I tightened the fasteners very well (I thought). I guess I'll have to break down and buy a preamp and a taller mast:-)
The product arrived quickly and was easy to install in the Xyron. Good price too.
This is not my first Extreme CompactFlash Card. I have others and have been very happy with them. I will continue to purchase them when needed.
This camera rocks. This camera does just as well as the sd900. The only difference if the higher megapixel on the sd900. The sd800 has a tougher shell. I recommend this camera.It rocks!
This is my 4th pair of earphones that I've purchased for my ZenV. all the others, especially the ones that just 'plug' into your ear were very uncomfortable, most didn't even fit in my abnormally small ears. so if you have small ears and are looking for something inexpensive (these headphones don't have the best sound, but are decent) these will do the job. Great for working out, they won't fall out!
Doesn't even recognize my Lexmark X83, doesn't like the HP PSC 2100, can't find the access point even though my laptop gives five bars signal strength at the same location.
i love this joystick, makes playing my game easier, cool color, many buttons on it for all types of games, verfy functional joystick
The sound is great, but it's just too fragile to use lets say.. while moving. I bought two pairs of the V-Moda Freqs and gave one to my friend and used one myself. The one I used lost sound in the left ear in less than 6 days of use. My friend used his at his home and the right side just fell apart, although he was able to put it back together, the quality of the build just doesn't justify the price tag. My Older pair of JVC Marshmellows took some actual beatings and still works as fine as the day I opened it, These won't even last if you take good care of them.
I opted not to get a progressive scan player, but at the same time I wanted a high quality player without sinking too much [money into one] - the SD 2815 perfectly fits! It sounds great even through my old bookshelf Aiwa stereo and the S-cable connection makes my Sharp 25" TV look like its a Sony.The only minor drawback is that the 3D sound feature sounds 'tinny', but you need to check it on your own speaker set-up - no worries - the Normal feature works well with DVDs & CDs.
At any price this is the best indoor antenna I've had. And it doesn't require a power outlet and a transformer, and it's the cheapest I've seen. I get several more channels than my other active antenna. I just ordered two more.
The item I received was not the same as the one pictured. It had an advertising logo on it for insight schools -- stitched VERY prominently on the front of the flap, about 2.5" x 4". I returned it, and received the EXACT SAME PRODUCT -- with the logo advertising on the flap -- that was sent the FIRST time. So, TWICE, I was sent the wrong product.
I've been very pleased with this external drive-500GB. My only comments would be that at first the drive was a little 'hit or miss' with mounting on the desktop but a restart would always fix it. Now it seems to always mount. Its all automatic so no need to ever touch the drive. The other thing would be that it could use one more FireWire 400 port (there is only one). I don't use 800 yet so I need to daisy it off of my SmartDisk FireLite that happens to have 2. All in All-Get this drive!
i know little about cameras and this guy was very informative and accommodating. when he was out of the lens that's described in the packaged he rushed my order with a better quality lens at NO EXTRA CHARGE. he also was very clear on the differences in quality and price between the different lenses and made it clear that if i changed my mind he would make sure to get me the other lens. needless to say he made this whole process very easy and my boyfriend was thrilled to receive the camera (without a scratch) and an amazing lens! he even threw in a couple rolls of color film! anything camera related i'm checking out this guy first. thank you!
I did lots of research before buying a digital camera. I have been beyond pleased with the performance of this camera. It is difficult not to take great pictures. Its menu commands are very easy, I have made good use of the manual settings. I would strongly recommend this camera to anyone who wants to venture beyond point and shoot and wants to buy a good quality camera. The Fuji lens alone makes this camera worth the buy.
This armband is awesome. I bought it to use with my shuffle at the gym, and although I was skeptical at first, I'm so glad that I made the investment. It's lightweight, doesn't slip around no matter how sweaty I get, and best of all: it fits my arm. Like many other women, the iPod armband was too big (and bulky) to comfortably fit my arm. The shuffle band gets small enough to fit a kid, but I've also seen big guys at my gym wearing it, too. It also leaves the shuffle controls conveniently available and close at hand during a workout. There's no more tricky scrolling through music on my iPod or fiddling with the shuffle while it bounces around my neck while hoofing it on the treadmill. I can even wear the armband while I strength train with weights. It's flexible and doesn't constrict my bloodflow. The shuffle band rocks and is totally worth the $$.I initially hesitated to buy this armband since it was a third of the purchase price of the shuffle itself. But I decided to go ahead and splurge and just consider it a part of the package price of the shuffle. I bought the shuffle specifically to use at the gym and thought of it this way: a good pair of sports headphones is going to cost about $30, a good jog bra costs about $30,a good pair of gym shoes costs a heck of a lot more than that, etc. If you're serious about getting or staying fit, and you bought the shuffle to help make time at the gym or on the pavement a little less heinous, then this armband is another accessory that's worth the price. I don't see a lot of people whining about the cost of the other accessories that they buy for the same reasons.
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.
Installed very easily.Good construction, very solid and good quality mounting hardware. Good value. No problems at all.
I bought this stereo about 1.5 years ago to replace an Onkyo I had purchased in 1993 (which still sounds incredible). I LOVE this stereo, sounds fantastic!!! I'm hooked and will only by Onkyo!The only thing I don't like is that the HDMI is only a pass-through for 1080p (not converting), I had to buy a separate convertor for my old big screen HDTV.
JVCs are great if you don't need any accessories or never need customer service. if you do you are in trouble. I bought a JVC video recorder last year and despite it being new it came without most of the accessories offered with it--things you'll probably need such as the cable to connect it to the TV and the one to connect it to the computer. I had to buy each of these for $40 each--they would not ship them, and also had to buy the software that was supposed to come with the camera. after all that, the leads broke and the camera started eating tape. the customer service was useless and I finally just threw it out. I had owned this JVC product for less than a year and will never buy another one.
I purchased two sets of pyle PLG6C component speakers and hooked them up to a kenwood 150x2 amp. System sounded good for about a day and a half and then the tweeters started blowing left and right. I checked the X-overs and they were fine, I then preformed a resistance check with my ohm meter and all 4 tweeters tested out of limits. Diagnois 4 blown tweeters!I contacted PYLE (the name says it all) and they wanted me to send the blown tweeters back and pay for shipping both ways=$30.00 Why just so i could blow them again? Screw that. So much For the 200 Watt RMS power rating. Probably ok to run just off the recievers power but if you plan on running an external amp forget it.
I bought this to replace a finicky Wayne-Dalton iDrive Torsion opener. The old iDrive opener was cool in that it took little space and had features not on this Liftmaster: pet opening, timer close feature, integrated garage door lock mechanism. But, its gear drive failed twice, and it constantly needed the setup rerun on it to get it to close. It is too bad - with a couple of engineering tweaks it would have been great.This LiftMaster opener is solid, compact and very quiet. Its main function, to open and close garage doors, has been trouble-free. It does not open or close as fast as the old iDrive, but speed is adequate and probably faster than traditional designs. The lock mechanism is a bit of a pain to set up - unlike the integrated lock design of the iDrive, this one requires drilling into the track to install a separate, wired box with a lock servo. You end up with an extra, bulky thing hanging off your track. The safety "eye" sensors are smaller than what I had before, so that is a plus. This opener only comes with one remote, which is bogus. All openers should come with two, IMO. Be prepared to buy an extra opener.I'm pleased with the opener's performance. Since set, I haven't had to mess with it. However, I really miss the pet opening feature (to crack the door for pets/ventilation), and the delayed close timer feature.One more odd thing...I listen to an AM station at times on our whole house integrated intercom system. Since installing this door, there is a constant tick-tick-tick that interferes with the reception. Unplugging the opener causes the sound to go away, so this thing is definitely causing the interference.
This item was a really great purchase as a travel speaker....it is way louder than I ever expected and delivers a pretty good sound for the size. Of course it isnt a Bose or a Klipsch but if you want a nice speaker for vacation or just to take to the beach at a reasonable price you HAVE TO GET THIS SPEAKER. You won't be disappointed.
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.
It works just like it's supposed to. I had and issue where I unplugged it in the middle of recording, and the ipod froze, but it was easy to reset it. I like this product and use it quite a bit now to record live music and meetings. The quality of low-res recordings is great, and the high-res recording quality is excellent. Great product for a great price.
Worked fine for about 12 hours, then apparently burned itself up with a noticeable smell. Now the power light wont even come on. Now I know why Netgear is getting rid of these so cheap.
I was so delightfully surprised to see how quickly this pressure cooked cooked my meat and stews. This pressure cooker packs a real punch by tenderizing my poultry in a short space of time. Great value for such an awesome pressure cooker. Also very easy to clean. Very happy with my Presto Pressure Cooker.
I bought this s-video cable with the (incorrect) idea that it would help reduce cable clutter. I figured that some of those pins carried audio. Wrong! S-video only carries video. For my rig, that means an s-video cable instead of the one with the yellow RCA connectors. There are still two audio lines parallel to every video one.In order to get everything on one cable, I'd have to go HDMI (which has all that digital rights crap that can keep you from recording stuff). I'll try it sometime, but will keep my "analog hole" as long as possible so I can record stuff to watch later when I want to versus only when the media companies deign to allow it.So, I didn't need this and it doesn't help reduce cable clutter. Maybe the picture is better. Dunno. I can't tell because I use a converter to put everything onto a coax cable that I split and run to my various TVs. It's good enough for me.At least I didn't spend 4 times as much for a similar cable from somewhere else. Cables-to-go + Amazon have won my loyalty.
this router works perfectly sending & receiving signals from it's downstairs locations to upstairs where i typically use my laptop....quick & easy setup
My interest in these headphones was hardly technical because I have never really researched deeply into the world of headphones, but they are absolutely wonderful. I'm immensely fond of how these are at a much better price point than the more popular headphones and these perform beautifully. I find myself looking for even more music to listen to on these because the quality is that much better.
Given the reviews I've asked Eforcity about available A/C adpater usage because I don't want this thing powered by laptop. They have the a/c power plug available but I think it already comes it. This unit is a bit noisier but airflow shoule be much better as air flow straight through the unit instead of duct out to the side. I like it for its price and additional usb hubs.
Have had this for a couple of weeks now & still works great. My expectations were pretty low at the price of $50, but it works as advertised. Even comes with a bunch of accessories. Only thing that needed some getting used to were the menus/the way you navigate through the functions.
Point-blank, an awesome product/solution.The sound quality is off the charts and these over-the-ears seal off and/or cancel out every drop of sound during an airplane flight. Though they don't fold up, the earpieces turn so it packs flat into a well-thought-out, quality carry case ... and the superiority of the product makes it well worth putting up with something less compact.There's a lot of thought put into the design of this product as well as into the quality of the build and materials. For example, to replace the battery, you just flip down one of those silver strips you see on the outside of the earpieces and drop the new battery down the chute, then snap the strip back shut. QED. I've seen/owned headsets where you have to twist off one of the earpads, where you had to tote a battery box built into the middle of the cord, and all sorts of other whatnot.Another example of the detail/thought built into the product: the wire that connects the headphones to the MP3 player (or whatever). The wire is plug-in/plug-out (at both ends). That means that if it wears out, or if it's too long/short or whatever, you can simply replace it. That also means it's quick&easy; to pack. And the tips are gold-plated. And one end/tip is done as a 90-degree/right-angle, if that works better for you. [ Personally, I use thisScosche 3.5mm Retractable MP3 Cable- - under five smackers, packs/unpacks in a jiffy, and you just pull it to the exact length that suits you. ]Currently, the original ATs are in sparse availability, but the company has done a slight spiff on them ... and then re-released them as theATH-ANC7-b. I snagged the original release version here at Amaz. for about a Benjamin and a quarter. I've compared these ATs to that other certain well-hyped & heavily-advertised brand of noise-cancellers -- which are hanging everywhere from Best Buy to airport kiosks so you can try them out -- and these ATs sound better ... and at about one-third the price.Yes, you stand out wearing a large set of over-the-ear headphones. Once, I was given an airline employee discount in the airport food court ... simply because I had them draped around my neck (well, I had a suit and tie on as well). But I really don't care if other travelers spot them as a bit odd/huge, I mean the whole purpose of these things is to tune all of them out anyway!I upgraded to these ATs after a four-year affair with a pair ofKensington Noise Cancelling Headphones, using those almost exclusively in-flight. The upgrade was worth every durn penny.
The package arrived from a Texas supplier used by Amazon. When I opened it, ink dripped out of the plastic pack. The product didn't work. The seals covering the cartridge's copper contacts were falling off, corroded. Everything about the "Original HP Cartridge" appeared to be ancient.
Senheiser hd280 a great improvement over sound quality from Bose noise-canceling headphones. MP3, Wav, Flac all sound so much better. I am not an audophile but I am delighted with the impproved reproduction provided by these headphones. They also deaden outside sound very effectively and need no amplifier between my portable player or PC.
I am on my second pair, I use it every day and night. Sometimes I fall asleep and this earbud does not bother me or cause any ear pain like the others do. However, when using outside, the earbud may reduce the noise level but not enough. Sound quality is good and acceptable. I gave this away for my pre-teen age nephews and I'd recommend this product anytime.
I have been using in-ear headphones for a number of years and while I have enjoyed my Shure E3C's, I was looking for greater comfort without moving to custom made ones ear molds. As others have posted, these truly deliver both in sound and comfort. They are cleaner in the mids and highs compared to the Shure's though with a little less bass impact. I should qualify the bass response with the fact that even with the largest silicone tip, they are not as tight a fit as I can get with the Shure's. While this results in slightly less bass impact, I gladly trade it for their greater comfort and lightness.The cable is unique in that, while it is very flexible, it does not tangle easily and thus is a breeze to put away and retrieve from its convenient pouch.There are two improvements besides a larger tip, which I would like to see. First, the L/R marking is so small and awkwardly placed that it is very hard to get the correct ear selected. It is a small letter on the ear tube that gets obscured by the tip. I would like to see somehing far more visible such as a color-coded strain relief or band. I have put a black band of electrical tape around the silicon tip-connector tube to indicate the Left one.The other improvement would be to have an adjustable clip/tube for over-the-ear/behind head wearing (ala the Shure's). This also has the advantage of allowing you to slide it up to the earbuds before coiling thereby making them even easier to uncoil.In conclusion, these are by far the best in the $100 price range and well worth an audition.
A simple product which does exactly what it appears to do.I bought it because I travel often to third world locations, where hotels don't have enough outlets for my collection of electronics and chargers. I throw this in my luggage for locations that I know are on 110 power, and use it as a simple power strip. All my little chargers fit. Works great. JUST DON'T FORGET TO PULL IT OUT OF THE WALL WHEN YOU PACK UP AND CHECK-OUT OF THE HOTEL !!! ;-)
Panasonic TH-42PX75U 42" 720p Plasma HDTVAfter checking out many different TVs on the Web, it turns out that this 42" Plasma TV was just the ticket for us. We did not have quite the space for a larger set, so this one worked well. The delivery service was outstanding and even set up the TV for us. We had a few slight adjustments to make and voila, we were in business. We use this set with a "rabbit ears" antenna and get even more stations than we did before. In addition, the clarity is excellent and the colors are quite vibrant. We are very pleased with this TV and recommend it highly.
I have probably close to a dozen hosa adapter cables by now - and they are top notch quality cable. These are just as good, it just happened that my only 1/4 TR to 1/4 TR male to male connectors were 25 feet long and mono (separated meant to make the run from the mixer to the amped speaker) - well I use speakon connectors for that anyways. I've been using the coiled up 25' lines too long to patch in a device on my mixer and finally broke down to buy a set of these. At 6.5 feet they are ideal for interconnecting 1/4 TR devices to my stereo inpus on the mixer. And being a dual cable they don't get tangled into a mess. Finally hosa's lable on the plugs for left/right keeps all in order instead of mixing up the same color black cables meant to head to speakers.I'm glad to have purchased this set - now I have a more complete pathcord kit for audio mixing. Hosa's quality stands head and anltlers above the rest.
Having had an older Powershot, I was inclined to like this new one; however, it is so much better I can't believe it. Very easy to use & the pictures are incredible. Love the larger LCD screen & the option of a viewfinder.
I'll just echo what others have already said...a top quality product which is relatively easy to install at a fraction of the price you would pay at a big box store (like best buy and circuit city) for a similar product. Instructions were thorough and it came with hardware for several different televisions/configurations. I used this on my Samsung 32" LCD. I actually mounted it to the end of the wall in our living room, so we can view the TV in the living room or swing it around the corner and enjoy it in our dining area. Works like a charm!
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.
I am very happy with this tripod. It is light and sturdy. I use it for a small video camera. It is significantly better than lesser expensive models which are flimsy and create jerky videos. This is an excellent choice for a moderately priced tripod. I would buy it again.
Recently purchased this camera and I absolutely love it! It has been very, very easy to use. Definately user friendly! The photo quality is outstanding! Do however recommend getting a bigger disc - the one that comes with camera will not be enough! Previously used a HP945 - the Fuji focuses much faster and records much faster! If your subjects are moving (children, sports, etc.) get the Fuji! At this price don't hesitate!!
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.
If your looking for a charger / transmitter, this is the device to buy. It's a little pricy, but it works great. Unlike other transmitters, this one also charges your IPOD. Another feature that sets it apart from other transmitters is the ability to tune to any station on the FM band while others offer only 4 presets. Be aware that the one disadvantage is it can be hard to find a clear frequency in major cities, but for long road trips which is what I bought it for it's great.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!I'm on my couch surfing the Internet without any wires attached to my laptop. Just some blinky lights and the perfect seat. :)I am so happy I bought this router. I've personally never tried wireless until now. My laptop had it built in, but I never had an access point to connect to. Well this D-Link router can handle it, and it handles it well.At first I was hesitent about wireless all together, but now that I read up on it a bit, and learned what I needed to know to secure my wireless and getting running best I did it. And thanks to this little D-Link router I was able to do it with no fuss.Plug it in like the quick install guide says, go to the right IP address, go through the setup wizard and off you go! I was connected to the Internet and tested it on my desktop and it worked. Then I went straight to the laptop and configured the wireless settings to the right SSID and WEP code, and viola!I'm now on the couch surfing my favorite sites while I half pay attention to the TV. This is great! I never have to leave the couch again. Except for the bathroom, and even then I can bring my wireless laptop with me. :D Thanks D-Link!
I was a skeptic of the healing properties claimed by some people but i recently was working in a data center in a hospital when i cut myself on a sharp edge of a rack. Well as you might expect i bled a little and when i reached down through a bundle of cables to retrieve my screwdriver i felt a cooling sensation not unlike a york peppermint patty on my hand and when i pulled it out my cut had vanished!As a geek i had to test my theories so i checked and sure enough there were half a dozen of these cables intermingled with the cheapie $100 cables from Radio shack. I immediately disconnected one and "borrowed" it in my pocket for further testing.While i was at a water fountain, a man in a wheelchair rolled behind me and past the cable in my pocket and exclaimed in a joyous sound soon after because his legs were reacting after 5 years of disability.When i left the hospital i found that my car had run out of gas but by simply putting the cable on the dash board the car started right up and drove without using a drop of gas!I'm writing this blog from the moons of Titan where I am currently taking a vacation with my Denon cable. apparently it is possible to breath in the vacuum of space with a little bit of help from denon.
The Apple Ipod G5 is the latest personal audio/video system available from Apple. This latest version heavily plugs it's video abilities. With these units you can transfer downloads music and video to the Ipod and listen at your leisure. You may also download and watch TV and movies as well as video podcasts.Here's what you need to know:The Ipod is very small and thin and is available in black or white. Both versions are highly vulnerable to surface scratches to the point of being ludicrous. You will have to buy cover/case for the unit from day one. The software included is Itunes and it's a somewhat clumsy and dated chuck of software. Once you learn it you'll wonder that they couldn't make it more intuitive. It does work fine after you've mastered it and you can easily transfer CDs and downloaded music files to the Ipod.Navigating the Ipod's simple menu system is used with a touch sensitive non-mechanical wheel. It works well, though it's a little to easy to make a wrong selection. Practice won't make perfect, but it works okay.The screen is bright and has good resolution, better than other units currently out. Amazingly, Apple Quicktime and other common formats won't play on the Ipod. Apple wants to you spend 30 dollars on software to covert files for video playback. This bad business is easily solved since free software is available online to covert files. You may also connect the unit to a TV set for video quality that's worse than VHS tape, but serviceable, especially on smaller screens. Apple will try to sell you a cable for A/V output but any Mini to RCA stereo plug will work as will any camcorder mini to stereo/Video plug set. Apple switched one of the audio lines with the video to make people think they needed the Apple cable. Just find the Video line of the three and your done. Sorry Apple.There's been a lot of complaints that Apple did not include the charger with the unit. I have to say that Apple should be ashamed and if I had not gotten this as a gift I'd never have bought it on that point alone.The Ipod's audio quality is good, but not with the included ear buds which may or may not stay in your ears. I threw mine away. They are junk. A proper set of headphones will be a worthwhile purchase. There are no user EQ adjustments on the Ipod, only volume. Older folks who's hearing has frequency loss will be unable to adjust to suit them.To summarize: The new Video Ipod is a stylish and useful player, but it is marred by lack of features and Apple's efforts to force owners to buy basic essentials that should have been in the box...such as a charger, cables and basic video software. Apple's attitude has kept me from being a fan of their products for many years and the Ipod, even as a gift, has proven to me that they continue to abuse their customer base while pushing style of substance.Still, this IS a good player, once you buy the extras and it's fun to use. In spite of my complaints 4 out 5 stars.Capt. RB
The product is great for photography and works great, I really appreciated the fast service and the product being exactly what they said. When I need another one I will be coming here for it!
this replaced my RM-AV3000 and it was simple to setup with the computer, works fantastic
I have three Seagate 200GB pushbutton backup drives and wanted to add more storage. They had cancelled the stackable series that I already had to make way for the Freeagent Pro series. I bought the 500GB Freeagent Pro to hook up to my mac by Firewire 400. When it arrived the "on" switch didn't work. I troubleshooted it and sent it back to Amazon for replacement(they were great about the return). The second one arrived with the same problem. I emailed and left problem tickets with Seagate. It took them 7 days to generate a human response. It wasn't even helpful or accurate. I called Seagate and they weren't able to help over two phone calls from their "offshore" customer service. The third call got pushed up to the US. They told me that it was a hardware problem and assured me that the "third would be the charm." I think that after 10+ years, I may be done with Seagate alltogether. Too bad!
We needed this to move laptops on for our doctors when we implemented electronic medical records in the office. They worked perfectly! Small, mobile and there is a place to put either the old chart or paper if needed. It was exaclty what we needed at a great price. I would definitely recommend.
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.
I must admit - the reviews I'd read on the bugs for this mp3 player had me worried... but in the end, being as shallow as I am, it is much more aesthetically pleasing than the ipod or zen micro. Its cute look (and color screen) had me sold!Although there were problems with the album order playback (which I think was everyone's main complaint), the new firmware update is now on the iRiver site which I have downloaded and now it works perfectly (not that track order bothered me much in the first place).The radio feature is great and i find it very easy to use. It's quick and easy to put music on it with Media Player, the sound is great, and all in all I'm very pleased with this very handy little thing!
I have been a Canon fan for years but a friend recommended the 5700. After only a few hundred pictures the flash stopped working and my friend said that he now has the same problem. I contacted Niknon and they said the problem was not covered under warrenty and I payed $170.00 for the repair. Hope it works for a while. I have now purchased a Canon 10D SLR and love the Canon. Do not buy the 5700!!Wes Avengwaven@mindspring.com
Sound quality was good & everything seemed to work OK, but the unit I got simply would not ply MP3 CDs. WMA discs played fine. No reply from Pyle to my e-mail asking for assistance.
Awesome piece of furniture that holds everything conveniently and securely. I love it! Records look neat and organized and my turntable fits nicely on top.
Clients are always impressed when they receive any kind of disc in one of these cases. They know that the case will not break as soon as they open it to remove the disc. Conventional jewel box cases are notorious for breaking after just one use. DiscSavers Slim CD Jewel Cases make the difference between delivering quality work and just delivering work. I highly recommend these to all professionals and amateurs who need to protect valuable data and memories on disc.
The battery worked just fine, but I was worried since the wires are larger. Turned out to not be a problem.The only problem I had was the instructions sent to me was not for my Ipod MINI. Luckily, I found a video that showed me how to install the battery. I highly recommend finding and watching the video before and during the installation.
I can't wear the normal ipod ear buds -- they hurt -- no matter what the brand. These are great. They stay in the ear and provide excellent volume and sound. If I need to wear them unobtrusively, I place the part that normally rests atop the head under my chin.It's the first set of ear phones that my granddaughter was willing to use with a DVD player -- a necessity on 6 hour car trips.
I was very excited when I ordered this product and Adorama is very known in the industrty but I was very disapointed when I opened the box and found out that the chroma key background was not only riped but decolored and had foot steps stains all over it. Luckely i was able to return it with no problem and got another one from B&H for the same price range but larger in size and lighter in weight.
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.
My problem was not the charger, yet, but instead a "wrong disc" error no matter what DVD is in the player. On the other hand, CD's work fine. I contacted the company through an e-mail I found on their website, CustomerService@kgiproducts.com. They in turn told me to contact their repair company, Lasonic at 323.222.9889. So, I can ship it to Lasonic in Los Angeles with a $20 check for repair and then they'll ship it back in a few weeks. This thing is so heavy, it would cost me a furtune to insure ship it! I can't even get the battery off to make it lighter! It would be cheaper for me to buy a new unit than to have this one fixed, especially now that I'm reading here how many more problems I have to look forward to. What a rip-off!!
I bought this item refurbished off the amazon website in 2007. Came to me a few days early too which I liked. Paired with a pair of phillips headset I was rocking for hours. Its really easy to use and transfer music to and putting podcasts on it is a easy task. I did get scared when I first dropped this mp3 player but its sturdy and I have never broke the screen. I give it a 5 because its easy to use and it works with every media player out.Pros.30 gigs (who needs more really I only have about 20gigs on this bad boy)music playback is great (its made by creative enough said)Compatible with all media players for transfering mp3'sDRM compatible (which is great for people that use online servicesCons.There are a few times when the mp3 player locks up but its easy fixed with a restart of the unit manuallySoftware for the mp3 player could be alot better but a good effort on the part of creative crew
I decided to buy only this router after reviewing the product and writer reviews and I must say I am not disappointed.Installation and setup was a breeze. It auto detected my PPPoE service and I was up on internet in less than 10 minutes from a wired and a wireless connection with encryption(for my wireless LAN). I have not noticed any significant signal strength issues or speed issues with encryption on. So far this is running great and I never had to reboot or lost my connection in almost 3 weeks.
I own the older version of these so I thought this would be a safe bet to give my bird watching sister for Christmas. When she tried them out she complained of a half moon shaped flare in the lower left corner that comprised about 1/3 of the field of view. This was evident any time the binoculars were pointed within 90 degrees of the sun. My older Nikon binoculars do not exhibit this if pointed in the exact same direction. She tried two copies of these (we paid the shipping cost for both returns to B&H)and I am looking for another comparable set in a different brand.
Just got these and listening to Nickel Creek radio on Pandora One, and these headphones sound great. I play trumpet so I think I have a decent ear and I am very happy with what I am hearing right now. The bass is not overbearing like some other overpriced headphones out there.They are big, but very light and extremely comfortable. I could see myself wearing these for hours.
Had no problem. Only one slot open. PCI. Plugged right in and was recognized by the motherboard without a problem. Am running Vista Ultimate on one harddrive and Windows 7 on another...have had no problem with either and I'm running a blu-ray player on it internally. Good card. Good Price.
I got this camera based on amazon.com reviews. It's fantastic. Its very quick to turn on and take pics and everything. I saw the complaints about the on/off button and the little nob to turn, they have in no way been a problem for me, in fact I really like the power button.I was torn because on amazon.com the next version up of this camera was only $20 more but it was 10MP and made of titanium, but it didn't have the wide angle or the IS lense... I'm very happy with my purchase, the wide angle is neat and just what I wanted! I also got the 2 gig super fast little card for it and it's great as well.
does the job, but overall it is not made very well. It frays when you cut it, which can make it unsightly if you are hanging a LED TV on your wall and want to hide the cords. If you are simply using it for cord management behind a desk it will work well
These cables are great quality snagless patch cables and are reasonably priced. I run networking cables every day and these cables are among the best I've used.
I got this camera almost 5 months ago. I was looking for ultra-compact camera and ended with this one. I am very pleased with it. It takes good macro! Two things I do not like: it is not good in low light and buttons on the back are not very convenient to use, that is why I am rating it 4 stars, not 5.
Works as advertized, but what else would you want other than a lower price and six more words for a comment.
I hadn't bought an hdtv before now. Just because of the prices are out of my budget. I decided over the last month that I'd use my income tax money. I read many reviews of many hdtv's. Looked at some at stores. It seemed like this Toshiba was as good as any, and the price was reasonable. As far as HDTV's go.The shipping took about 10 days, but I don't complain about free shipping.As soon as I set it up and turned it on, that was it. I couldn't believe the picture. I don't have cable tv, I only have rabbit ears in the house, not even on the roof. I'm able to get some digital stations in, and they look great. Then I put in The 5th Element Blue-Ray DVD. That is a must own film for all blue-ray owners. I still can't believe the picture, it's like 3D!My ps3 games play great, and look incredible.My only con is that I can see myself not wanting to leave the house, ever again. :)
I put it through the washing machine and it still works so I've pretty much have to give it 5 stars.
My favorite gadget is my Clie. It includes camera, mp3 player, and universal remote control. It is very sturdy and takes abuse quite well (I've dropped mine several times). Pictures are really good and the color display makes Bejeweled even more addicting.
Bought this product to attach my LCD to my new PC. The monitor has a DVI connector however the PC only has HDMI and VGA connectors. This product was just what I needed to connect my monitor to the HDMI connection on the PC.The only drawback is using this method, and this has nothing to do with this particular product, is that an HDMI port has no ability to secure the adapter in place. So this big adapter is hanging in the HDMI port and there is a potential that it could get knocked out. It hasn't happened to me yet, and it wouldn't be a big deal if it did, but it still something that you should consider.
Sony DNS313F S2 Sports MP3/CD Walkman AM/FM. Excellent CD Player, so far shockproof. No bumps or bounces have affected it while in use. Very disappointed with the fidelity of the FM radio. Bass could not be adjusted.
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...
I've had this little unit for a couple of years now. I've had no problems. I use rechargeable AAA batteries which last for quite a while in here.Sometimes I wish this this little unit wasn't so durable; I run and bike with it in my pocket and I carry it around in a backpack that gets thrown around. It still plays great and has no cracks or problems other than a few scratches. If it didn't last so long, I could buy a newer, cooler unit with more features and more memory.That's not to say this doesn't have enough memory. I've never really felt like it doesn't have enough space. I carry over 10 hours of spoken word (high compression - don't need the quality for speech). I still have room for 2 or 3 dozen high quality songs.The only complaint I have is that the voice recorder records in wav format, so you can only record about 15 minutes IF you have nothing else in the player. You can't really use it to record lectures or speeches.
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.
i really enjoy this product, the realisem is great as well as the overall preformance.for the price this is the best buy for the money.i would recomend this product to my friends.
I received my laptop in excellent condition and I found it to work in every way, as advertised. What a find! Sony did it right!!!
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.
A couple years back, my pair of headphones started to give out. I thought they were pretty nice -- $50 Sony -- but I had bought them on a whim and wanted to do some research for the next pair. After research, this seemed to be the pair to get for my $80 budget, so I ordered them.My first listen blew me away, they made my old headphones sound like garbage. The clarity was unbelievable, the bass full and solid, the mids nice and warm -- did I mention that this was straight into my iPod? Two years later, I still think they are great headphones, especially for the price. The only thing I've had to do is buy a new pair of ear pads: mine got worn down after hundreds of hours of use.The only bad thing about them is they will eventually make you want to upgrade (I just got a pair of Alessandro MS1i headphones a month ago).
This bracket was easy to install and works great.It is a bit of a challenge getting the TV on the bracket, however, so be sure to have a strong adult with you to help when it's time to hang the TV onto the wall bracket.I'd buy another.
My small business depends on dependability and veristility of our equipment. We are quite limited in space so when I was looking for a multi-function printer the X83 looked like a good bet. It turned out to be an incredible machine for the money. We love it and it does everything we need it to. Print quality isn't the best that I've seen but it is very good. It is very easy to use. I can't imagine a better bargain.
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.
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.
Comfortable, great sound, excellent quality. I wish the chord was coiled though. Definitely the best headphones available for under a hundred dollars.
This product has been a godsend. My favorite actors are almost all foreign, so much of their work I could never watch before. This player also plays AVI files and has just been wonderful. Since we already have so much equipment around our TV, this very slim design is perfect for making it fit. I highly recommend this, and the price is great, too!
I bought two of these little cameras, in part because they were cheap (I paid around $$ each) but mainly because they were so small and light I could send one in a bubble-pack envelope to a pen pal in India (smuggled, in other words) and we could exchange pictures via the Internet.When reading reviews here and elsewhere, it almost sounds as if there are two cameras in question. The biggest problem seems to be battery life, but everyone is vague about this. I tested mine in the following manner: I put in a fresh alkaline AAA battery and took 24 shots in "high" resolution (640x480) at 8am. I then checked hourly until 11pm to see if the pictures were still in the camera. After 28 hours, I plugged the camera into my PC and saved the pictures to a file successfully.While the software says "copy," it apparently means "move." The pictures were no longer in the camera following downloading to a file. So I immediately took 24 more. Same battery in the camera. After this, I no longer checked by turning on the camera. I hooked up at 75 hours and was able to view the pictures as a slide show, which didn't remove them from the camera. Same story at 110 hours. That satisfied my needs, so I checked no more.This is in stark contrast to other people's experience, so I assume they either left the power on, or have defective cameras. Since current drain would be a design function, I suspect the former.As for picture quality, it's okay for snapshots where you just want a record. Not unlike a very cheap film camera. I did notice some blurry areas that don't look like lens problems. Maybe the surface the image is focused on isn't flat. I was able to get decent pictures without much attention to holding the camera in a special way, but I know how to depress the shutter without jerking, which is the key. I was even able to take successful one-handed "palm shots" when I didn't want to be seen taking a picture.So if you have the option of returning a defective camera, and don't expect salon quality (I could enlarge to almost 5x7 in my computer), it's a neat little cheapie camera.
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 have a 7.1 home theater large enough for a 6 to 9 reclining seating capacity. This 16-gauge speaker cable is high quality with RCA logo and specifications printed on one side of the cable with white stripe. I always standardize on white stripe or RED as the "hot" or "+" to keep the sound polarity consistent. This cable has the white stripes.The only issue was that the 100ft length wasn't enough for my setup, which meant that I had to buy two reels for a total of 200ft. The challenge with this is that at some point you'll have leftovers from both reels that may or may not be usable if you don't plan this right. So, plan ahead and cut the LONGEST cables first to prevent having to merge two cuts into one run.Excellent cable and strongly recommended.-----------------Turns out that Amazon doesn't allow multiple reviews for the RCA speaker cables even though they are different types. The above review was for the RCA 100ft 16 gauge cable where below is for the "RCA AH50N 50Ft 24-Gauge speaker" cable.Unlike the 16-gauge cable, the 24-gauge cable looks and feels cheap, but sounds just fine. However, I bought this not for speaker, but to extend sensor cable for the "Control Products HS-700 Freezealarm Homesitter Multi-Functional Alarm Dialer with Audible Alarm" I have this setup installed in my sump pump to "call" me if there is any water, temperature, or power issues at the house while I'm away.The 24 gauge cable works perfectly for this purpose as well as for speakers, but my preference is to use 16 gauge for my $$$$ home theater.
Oh Pink iPod Shuffle, let me count the ways I love thee:1) You don't break down as often as your predecessor, the gumstick Shuffle.2) You weigh very little.3) Your clip is very strong and works for securing onto a cap.4) The buds are an improvement versus the previous iPods.5) The little USB thingy to recharge and sync is extremely cool.OK, now seriously, this Shuffle is recommendable for those that really want to take their iPod outside and forget that they are wearing an MP3 player. Its form factor is convenient and the buttons take little time to master. Its premium over other players with similar capacity is well worth it.
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.
Headphones arrived in a week. I found them comfortable, having them on for 3 hours at one time. Not a premium set but they do what I want, which is give me good sound and clarity.
This works GREAT!! I use it all the time and even at night when Im not tired i will watch an eposode of something that i bought a seaon on!I REALLY recomend this!!!!
It does what it is supposed to do and I wanted an extra battery for my vacation word word word
i should start out by saying that i had to send this unit back because it paused and skipped a lot, like if there were 15 layer transfers per dvd. but i won't deduct too much from that since hopefully it was just a flaw in my unit, and not all of them. i have a 65" widescreen hd set and am very particular about the picture quality. the problem with a high quality large tv is that it magnefies any dvd player's flaws. i have a toshiba sd3800 that is a few years old and consider the prog scan picture i get from that unit first rate. this player, while the prog scan picture was ok, just didn't hold up to my toshiba. the unit did play all region dvd's fine,but i just can't settle for lower picture quality. so if you're a geek like me, don't buy this unit. if you have a smaller tv, or don't stare at the screen debating picture quality, then this unit might be for you.
Just bought Grado SR60 "The Prestige Series".Good sound, but have fallen apart.The ear piece fell off the headband pole.looks like about $3.00 worth of plastic parts put together poorly.$80.00 for crap.
Haven't found one flaw, though I do recommend purchasing a 2nd battery to keep on hand. you only get a few picture warning about the battery being dead before you're stuck dead in the water. Best point and shoot I've had yet, and actually have two now so we always have one on hand. Been dropped from 3' high (camera closed-not on) and still works great.
Bought from Amazon poor sound compared to old Sony 300 level unit. How can this be modified to improve sound ?
It's an awesome flash but goes through batteries pretty quick... Then again, a lot of flashes generally go through batteries quickly. Great product nonetheless!
This adapter does not work with a Nokia 3650 cell phone! I purchased this because it was the cheapest USB/Bluetooth adapter and from what I had read they pretty much all worked the same. What a mistake. After doing a little research, I've found other postings on the web of others who have had similar problems trying to get this to work with their phones.Unfortunately, I got the adapter a few days before the phone and I've already thrown away the box. Oh well, $25 down the drain...
I just got mine today and I'm loving it! Does exactly what I want, and 4gb is very spacious. Compared to the prices of other usb flash drives, this one is just amazing. As soon as I saw it, I immediately purchased it. Good product, realiable company, and no u3 to deal with.
They are long and of what looks to be a high quality design. They are monster brand so they should be good. The ends are very tight and hold well when connected.
It was very simple to connect the HDMI from my Laptop to Sony Google TV. The speed is good and its working fine.
I purchased these headphones one month ago and since then they have went out in both ears making them completely useless. To boot, do not buy the insurance, because it is simply a con. You have a warranty with V-Moda before the purchasable warranty company above, and V-Moda will charge you for 5 dollars for shipping there and back which is pointless for $19.99 headphones.
I was sent the wrong product but I will not give Sto-fen a lower score because of this. I blame Amazon for not making it clear on their website. Diffusers are different sizes. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!This is in the product description for this diffuser...Product DescriptionThe Omni-Bounce creates a Diffused Bare Bulb Effect, giving even coverage across the entire frame with lenses from 15mm to 200mm in the 35mm format. The Omni-Bounce is easy to use and goes onto and off of your flash in seconds with custom fitting, except UNI, and No Velcro.WHERE DOES IT SAY THIS IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE 430ex? I now have a 15 dollar paper weight because Amazon (ADORAMA) sent me the wrong diffuser. Since it is such a low cost item it would be silly to send it back and pay shipping charges.EVERYONE BEWARE. Make sure you are getting the diffuser that fits your flash. I will be taping mine on until the correct one comes in the mail.
I purchased this product in order to connect my Panasonic PVR HDD/DVD/VCR to my 46" LCD TV. This product was recommended by the manufacturer and I was fortunate to obtain it via Amazon.com. It resolved all my problems of acquiring the best possible picture & connection. It works great, easy to connect. Product rec'd was brand new. We have always used Panasonic products, TV's, VCR, surround sound, and PVR.
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.
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.
After reading other reviews for this product I had reservations about purchasing this it. However, if you look in stores you will find that this cord concealer is like most of the others out there. Keep in mind that it does come curled inside a smaller box. So you should certainly lay it out for awhile before ever trying to apply it to the floor. If you take it directly from the box and tape it to the floor it will most certainly curl and come back up. Give it some time, possibly with some weight to get it straight again. Then apply it the floor. There are concealers available that are made of hard molded plastic if you want something that will not bend. But obviously those are hard, not soft, which may not be recommended for some surfaces. It just depends on the look and floor that you are crossing.You will not fit a bunch of cables in this concealer, so if you are wanting to fit 4 or more you should be looking at a larger variety of concealer. You should be able to fit 3 in here and possibly 4 depending on size. I would play it safe and consider 2 to 3 to be the max, especially if you about putting power cables or coax cables in it. Keep in mind though, that if you want a larger concealer to hold more cables, it will obviously be more of an eyesore.This cord concealer gets the job done and was one of the few that matched the color of the floor I was covering. Overall, recommended if it fits your particular needs.
Have bought 3 of these now (various lengths) and have had no problems. They work as expected and are easy to use/ install.I made sure to buy from Amazon rather than other sellers as some reviewers reported receiving the wrong item when they chose other sellers - all have the Cable2Go logo on them - and so far so good.
Have been using this for a few months now. Works great, and E-TTL means you don't have to put any thought into selecting the correct flash power - it adapts on the fly to whatever settings you are using in terms of aperture and ISO.Only possible cons I can see potentially being an issue in future:- Lack of PC socket means I might have to buy a hot shoe adapter to use third party accessories- Can not act as a master flash for controlling other flashes like the 580 EX II can
Would have gotten the extra star if it wasn't so expensive and hadn't shortchanged so much on the memory. The advertised ram is 64mb but it tops out at only 51 mb. That's a pretty significant drop in my book. It has all the bells and whistles for a power user as well as features (WiFi) for the business professionals. The screen is every bit the match of those from Sony. I was thrilled by the incredible brightness.Size wise the new Tungsten is the same as the i705 without the hump on top. It weighs 6.3 ounces which is less than the old IIIc. Fit and finish was excellent but the case appears to be plastic to save weight. For the money you get a side mounted flip cover instead of a case. All in all it's a nice unit with an easy to learn interface for the new OS (5.2.1) but I would recommend waiting until the price comes down, which should happen fairly soon based on past experiences.
I find my ipod to be absolutely perfect. I used to have one of the first ones and I can really see the difference with this one. It works faster searching for songs, the color screen really does help in reading the song titles. The video playback is top notch and the photos look amazing. I use it everyday basically all day. In the car, working out, when taking a moment to relax and I have yet to run into any problems. I also think having the option between black ans white is great!
Works as advertised. Very pleased.Pros:Inexpensive for so many useful feature: Dual alarm. Dimness control. Battery backup. Nap feature. Programmable snooze (other alarms like Sony Dream Machines have a variable snooze, but it increases the time after each press. Very annoying. You can control it but you have to wait several seconds to do so. This will wake you out of your half-asleep state and make the snooze worthless). Gradual volume increase for alarm.Cons:I do shift work and have to wake up at variable times. This makes the dual alarm useful. this also makes the nap feature great as I like to take a short nap before my shifts at night. So my complaint (very minor) is I sometimes prefer a longer nap and end up having to set one of the alarms. Also setting the alarms is a bit slow.
This headphones has very high quality audio output, very good sound isolation and a sturdy design. I had this for almost a year now and it doesn't have worn out parts, still just as new. I love listening to music on this, it sounds great and isolates perfectly. Actually the isolation is unbelievably good, I was surprised to see this.
I bought these speakers on the advice of a friend and found them be outstanding for use on my houseboat. Sound is great and very easy to mount.
I had previously been using generic component cables on a conventional 32" tv, and my ps2 looked fine. Once I moved to a 40" hd samsung however, the noise picked up by the thin, barely shielded wires drove me nuts. I (like most of you probably) didnt relish parting with $60.00 for cables, but did it anyways. First let me say, I agree with some of the other reviews that say the monster rca connectors can be a bit TOO tight of a fit. As an electronics guy I know that you should turn them as you push them on, but even with a screwing motion, I still was afraid of pushing the jacks on my tv in. The other end fit easily into my ps2 though. once past that however, and let me say the difference was impressive. AND I WAS ALLREADY USING COMPONENT CABLES!! The thick shielding and quality do make a difference, and for those of you moving to hd big screens this holiday, this is worth the cash. Just use care when you connect!
Works fine on Samsung LCD TV, no problems. Sure beats the little rag that comes with the TV.
How could Apple design such a perfect portable music player and then put their name on this crap??? Way too small, terrible velcro dots that rarely match up, and made of material that MIGHT last a week before it breaks. And the price? Are you kidding me? I returned this and got the Speck armband - much better!!!
I made that mistake; don't waste your money on Venturer junk - worst customer service I can remember (well, if you buy Venturer you are going to need it).
I have had this style camera since 2005. I bought it for a trip around south America in '06 and I still use it for all of my travels and road trips to this day. I have used it snorkeling in HA,US/BR Virg islands,FL and all over S/A including the Gal. islands and San Blass islands of Panama. It still works excellent. It is extreamly easy to use and the feature of being able to take stills from a movie and crop pictures as your snorkeling is great. This is one product I wll always stand behind. WWCD:)
I JUST BOUGHT one of these cards two days ago, brand new, for 15 dollars.Unfortunately, I cannot actually review this product because the card actually broke inside the camera I was using. Thats correct, after ONE USE the card BROKE! One moment I was taking pictures, the very next moment my camera couldn't read the card!The 4gb SD Card cannot be read in my computer, the locking mechanism is stuck in LOCKED mode, and its ultimately useless.I won't reccommend this product to anybody, and would advice any potential buyers to seek another brand because clearly SanDisk has dropped the ball.
I have been awaiting the release of this unit for a long time. I even sold my Streetpilot III to buy this so that I could integrate my PDA with GPS. You have heard all the positives, here are my list of negatives:1. The biggest disappointment is that there are a LOT of addresses that cannot be found by a simple search. I have not been able to find some very popular roads. Yet, when you zoom in on that road manually, there it is, name and all. That is bad, bad, bad. That MUST be fixed on this unit. With my job, there are many times I go to an address or street I have never been to before, so I cannot manually go there by the map. I need the unit to find it for me and send me there.2.You have to use your fingernail to open the GPS antenna. The hole is too small to even use my pinky to open it.3. The stylus is very hard to remove. I have to pry it out with my fingernails, as well.4. In many instances, you have to save a POI or address that you enter as a waypoint before you can route to it. On the Streetpilot III, the GoTo feature routed right to it from the search menu.If you need a PDA and GPS in one unit, this one will work for you. If you need a really good GPS, though, I would recommend that you wait for the new Streetpilot coming out in late summer 2003. The iQue is missing too much information to be effective as a standalone GPS. There are still more positives than negatives for this unit, though. Just be aware of the shortfalls before you fork over that green!
This thing loses connectivity almost every day. Your PC tells you no signal. The only solution is to reboot the router, which means cycling the power. With no switch on the unit you have to disconnect and reconnect the power line. Ugh!
The privacy filter screen I ordered is really good. Screen cannot be viewed unless you are directly in front of it. It also acts as an anti-glare filter, it is easier on the eyes.
Bought a pair of these and they lasted one week until they broke. I'm a 48 year old man who uses them to listen to books on tape while commuting. Hardly a "sports users". Don't buy these unless you buy in bulk.
After researching various fire pits, both on line and in stores, I decided on the Landmann 28335 Big Sky Stars & Moons Fire Pit. I am very pleased with my purchase! I live in California so I'm just waiting for it to cool off to try it out. I have it all set to go, though, and only need to purchase the makings for smores. I put it together myself without any difficulty (and I'm a woman). It is a great value for the price!Landmann 28335 Big Sky Stars & Moons Fire Pit, Georgia Clay, 12.5-inches deep
In short, we have been somewhat satisfied with the TV but we paid nearly nothing for it.We bought our Philips nearly five years ago as a floor model. We went in for a 32" Vizio and were pursueded to buy the floor model plasma. I think it's a 37PF9936.Luckily, we purchased the 4-year extended warranty due to it being a floor model (and they gave us a good deal).Extra-luckily, the warranty was by a third-party because the store (Circuit City) pulled out of our market six months later... Oddly, they insisted on us purchasing delivery and set-up which ended up costing nearly exactly what the TV and extended warranty cost for a total of $850.So, we enjoy the heck out of it for about 18 months then start getting black and grey bands across the screen. Warranty invoked, they come pick it up and proceed to sit on it for the next three months waiting for a video board that every other Philips in the nation seems to need at the same time.Finally get it back and enjoy the heck out of it for another 2 and a half year until we start to experience the "black screen of death." Unplugging for about 5 minutes and plugging it back in is currently keeping it useful, but we have purchased a replacement.I may try some of the capacitor/resistor/cable/fuse fixes circulating about the internet.Honestly, it is a really good TV when it works. Fact is, it's old now and the state of the art has passed it by, even if it did not have any problems. It is HEAVY. Our 51" replacement weighs about 10# less, is thinner, uses less power (about 25% of the Philips) and has the same exterior dimensions... weird. I am thinking if I can fix the Philips myself that I will kick it down to the kid's room (and my mind boggles, my whole childhood we only had one 18" B&W; TV). A new wall-mount will probably cost $200 for the sucker (it is that heavy).Put the replacement TV up in the same room and the visual presence when it is off is exactly the same. Plus WiFi and 3D. All for (wait for it) $850. Delivery and set-up were only $69 (although I just did it myself to save time).And yeah, we did go with a plasma again due to the excellent refresh rate that the LED and LCD TVs cannot match, even though they use about 4x the power.
I got this one because it would be faster for the iPod. It can never be recognized as USB2.0 and even worse it killed my iPod's battery pretty soon. I had to restore iPod twice. It is a denifitely no-no product. Unfortuatelly, there is no choice for 0 star.
I recently upgraded to the Shure E4c earphones having previously owned the E2c's for about a year. The difference even just after using them for the first time is immediately apparent. The E4c's have a much stonger bass response, even before the break-in period. They sound more full than the E2c's, and have much better mids, especially improving the sound for rock music. I have them on right now, listening to Radiohead's "The Bends," and it's like hearing a whole different album than before. Like the other Shure in-ear models, when you have these earphones in (even without music playing), you can hear very little outside noise, and when there is music playing, that's all you hear. I personally prefer the foam ear pieces the best, but the new soft flex sleeves are comortable as well. I think the foam ones really allow for the best sound from the earphones, and they are the most comfortable. Overall, these are a vast improvement over the E2c's and even with the price difference, I would reccomend getting them. They are great for any use - I use mine mostly for my iPod, since I have Sennheiser HD-595's for home use. I highly recommend these earphones to anyone with the means and the desire for superb sound. If you're debating whether or not to get them, go for it.
Was looking around to see is there any way to cook some things faster and I found this Presto Pressure Cooker. I can't imagine how we (my wife and me) did all cooking before! It is soooo faster and easier with this pressure cooker. And the size is right for 2-3 people, I like fresh food and this one as I said is just right capacity for our family of 3. If you fill it at max, you even will have some food for next day, but because the whole cooking takes 15-20 minutes from very beginnings to the end it is no longer concern.Also found that I need to cook usually less time than it is in cookbook. Made in China, but quality is outstanding and overall construction is very sturdy and will last long. I feel it safe enought also, they are 3 different systems integrated so it will not blow in your hands. With no doubt, must have item for every house. I'll get 6-Quart Presto sometime soon to coock large quantities which I will pack using FoodSaver and store in the freezer. It definitely worth every penny and I can't believe it cost only $30.
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.
I bought this switch along with a router and uplinked them together. I have 9 ports total and everything is working great. Would recommend it to anyone.
Excellent sound quality. My grandson loved the first Grado 60 so much I gave it to him and bought a second.
This wireless headset has very good stereo sound. I was able to hear sounds that were not even evident when using the TV speakers and barely evident with our surround sound. We have some of our adult kids and their kids staying with us.The headset give is the ability to hear our TV at a reasonable level without begining distrubed or disturbing others. My only problem has been accidently turning the channel tune control instead of the volume control therby detunindg the set.Reccomend rechargable batteries if used often.
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.
Scanner technology has come a LONG way since first started with scanners in the 80s!This is just the latest of many scanners I've had over the years.Out of the box, it picks up EVERYTHING I need here in my town! Done! I didn'tneed to do any programming other than to pick my state from the list. As I steppedthrough the channels, I find that nothing at all is missing, again - right out of the box.Paired with a discone antenna at 20 feet, I couldn't ask for more for the price.
It sounds great, but the instruction brochure was written by an idiot, and leaves lots to be desired; description of how to use a tuner, CD player, phono very poor. My unit arrived with a broken foot. The remote is black in color, with gray lettering in .01 font--very hard--no impossible--to read. The graphic eq. does not work with the remote. No balance function on remote or unit. The volume tends to increase or decrease on its own. I'm probably going to return for repairs or replacement. Great sound, but disappointed with remote and instructions and overall quality.
I did not purchase my G0 Q6600 from Amazon. Back in late October, 2007 the G0's were scarce, so I went with a vendor who guaranteed that I would get one (versus the distinct possibility of getting the older "B3" version of the processor with most other vendors, including Amazon).For the uninitiated, the usefulness of a quad-core CPU versus the more ubiquitous (and less expensive) dual-core version is dubious for most desktop users. Most applications are not multi-threaded and therefore are not able to make use of the extra CPU cores packed onto the Q6600. Your operating system (Windows, Apple OSX, Linux, etc) can, to some extent, "balance" (sometimes) different tasks between cores, in which case a multi-core CPU can yield noticeable advantages.However, many software developers are adding "multi-thread" capability to future versions of their applications to take advantage of the new processors. Therefore, at this moment, a quad-core CPU is the best bet for "future-proofing" your computer (if there is such a thing), and Intel is the leader of the pack -- by a wide margin (substantiated by every review on the planet).Why the Q6600?For starters, the price/performance ratio of the Q6600 is nothing short of remarkable. This processor has single-handedly given the average desktop user high-end, workstation-caliber performance for a price that is simply unimaginable. The Q6600's dual-core sibling, the E6600, is only a few dollars less expensive. The Q6600 is essentially TWO Intel E6600 processors, for only a few dollars more. It's a no-brainer, especially since the Q6600 will run on most of the same motherboards that support the E6600.Second, the Q6600 (especially the newer G0 model) can be easily overclocked to a speed that rivals or exceeds Intel's latest flagship $1000+ quad-core "Extreme" processors (as-of this writing). With just 60 seconds in the motherboard BIOS, my Q6600 is running at 3.2GHz, air-cooled (ie: heatsink and fan), at all stock voltages and RAM FSB (800MHz). Only the CPU is actually overclocked (using a GA-P35-DSR3 motherboard) again, at stock Vcore (1.3v). It is rock-solid stable (Prime95 "Torture Test" for 24 hours) and the four cores never exceed 50C (SpeedFan, corrected) under load and run at 20-30C idle. I have run it at a fully-stable 3.6GHz, but prefer the cooler temps that 3.2GHz operates at. I am reasonably certain that I could get to 4GHz if I wanted to move to water cooling, though I haven't experienced any lust for more power with the current setup (a first in my computing life).I run 8GB (4x2GB) of Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2-800 RAM (at stock Bus and VLU) and an EVGA 8800GTX-OC GPU and this is the fastest desktop computer I have ever used (Windows Vista Ultimate x64).I am NOT a gamer. I've never played a game on this computer. I do use Photoshop CS3, Lightroom, InDesign CS3, Illustrator CS3, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro CS3, AfterEffects CS3, and a number of other CPU-intensive (and multi-threaded) applications. I can process PARs, rip RARs, convert x264 HD video, download NNTP, and write this review all at the same time, all without ANY noticeable slow-down or system "sluggishness." This processor has single-handedly ushered in a new era of personal computing productivity I never would have believed possible.Behold, the power of four cores!
My Neuros OSD Media Center is amazing. I was able to quickly and easily change my home VHS videos into DVDs. I must say that my computer savvy son had to set it up. But once that was done, he wrote the directions down for me, and I've been having fun since then. This was my original reason for getting the OSD, but it does more. A great product!
I have had my Philips 50PF7320A for three weeks now and find it to be outstanding. The color and picture are great and the way it process the non-HD DVD, Cable or over the air is hard to believe, everything looks like HD to me. I did a lot of research on HD TV's before I made this purchase and it payed off big time, $$$ cost is low for what you received. I love this tv so much I a going to have it mounted into my great room wall, its like going to the movie theater, and of course the pop core is free here at home. Everyone that has seen it love it, I would recommend it to anyone look for a good outstanding HD TV. I am not a technician, so this is a end users review.
The product description for these batteries lists them as 850mAh. I placed an order for two of them prior to realizing that there are 'normal' and 'extended life' versions of these batteries. I tried to cancel my order, but it was already being processed.Anyways, I received them today, and was pleasantly surprised to find that the ones that were sent to me were the 1020mAh.The seller was Prestige Development Group, LLC.Using these in my Contour HD 1080 camera.
The band is very sturdy but the hole for the ear phones is extremely small and hard to get the plug in and out!! But other then that I love it!!
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
We've heard nothing but great things about this so despite the high price tag, we felt we needed it for our medical office to keep better control of who can view various screens. It does the job, but not sent with an adhesive edge or anything so now we have tape on it which looks awful. We will keep it, and figure out a better way, but should come with at least one option to apply and look clean, not like a &#34;Jimmy Rig&#34; for $90.00!
I purchased this external hard drive to store files for my client. The triple interface is excellent, and few external hard drives out there have USB and two Firewire options. The design is also good, and while I don't use the backup software, it is there. Plug and Play works effortlessly on this device, which isn't saying much, but many products do have their own problems. There has been no data loss or any problems, even after I dropped the hard drive from about 1.5 feet off the ground (oops).What I don't like about this hard drive is the large front-side button, which is very easy to click when adjusting the position of the drive. This will sometimes kill whatever process you may be running on the drive, which is annoying. I also which there was a front-side USB port, as some other Western Digital hard drives have.The WD idea of using these as books is cute, but impractical. Hard drive space is increasing so rapidly that your "books" will soon be outdated.Nonetheless, highly recommended if you need the triple interface; otherwise the "lower" versions of the WD external drives will work just as well.Update: This hard drive can get a bit warm, so do not place it on top of your desktop computer.
If you're looking for a reliable DVD-R that is relatively inexpensive, you can't go wrong with Vertabim. I burn a lot of data disks for backup as well as burn movies to DVD-R. Verbatim has never given me any trouble. I can't remember ever having a burn going badly and my disc ending up a coaster for my coffee cup. I churn through these spindles quickly. Verbatim all the way!
HP used to make a good printer. now we have an hp graveyard in our office of four pritners less than 2 years old and each each broke within a few months. two were expensive -- then we switched to the cheap models. the cheap printers last for two years, now it is months. one never worked. getting hp to stand behind it is a problem. now we buy canon. sadly, it is not double sided but at least it runs.
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 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.
This Multi Function gives great functionality, but is bigger than what I had imagined , it does not offer standalone fax option, and USB only.Right out of the box it can be used as a color or black and white copier, without needing to be hooked to a computer. It has a nice regular Copier Control Panel where you can set the printing quality, enlargement/shrinking, and other settings for your copies. Its flat bed scanner lets even open books to be scanned/copied. Copies' quality is very nice, even on the normal setting and using regular paper.Once hooked to the computer there are drivers for Win98/ME/2K/XP that let you control scanning, copying and printing from your PC. I really liked the control panel window, and you may use it to check the MF instead of using the real panel. I was not able to find Linux drivers for it, though.PROS:One box for printing, scanning, and casual copying.Good printing/copying quality (better than some Color Laser Printers I have tried).Power Saver Mode.Good Windows printer drivers.Flash upgradeable firmware (downloadable updates).CONS:No standalone FAX option.No Linux driver.Relatively big footprint.USB only, no optional parallel port for printing.
These headphones are extremely effective at canceling the jet engine noise on an airplane. They do not cancel out the sound of crying babies, loud talking, etc. I used ear plugs with them and this helped a lot. They were comfortable, adjustable and came in a hard carrying case. They were worth the cost especially for the long flight to Asia! One small battery lasted all the way to Thailand and back!
This camera works great for IR photography if you have a tripod. I use a RM72 filter. The images are great. Very little processing (red to blue switch) is needed to get good IR pictures.
Very good processor for the money, quick, 4 core, 8 meg cache. I'd recommend for a very nice business/gaming system
I am a full time RVer and use my laptop as a GPS unit going cross country. I used to use a 12V to 120AC inverter and my AC power supply for power. At first I used a 140 watt that tripped off after about 30 minutes. I then switched to a 400 watt that worked OK but the cooling fan was noisy. I searched the Internet for a 12 volt only adapter and came across this item. I recently completed a cross country trip and used this adapter with absolutely no problems. If you need a 12 volt adapter for your laptop, this is a great one to consider. The frosting is that it will power just about any laptop.
I love this camera! It is small enough to carry in your purse! It takes fantastic pictures and is so simple to use. I love the battery it uses! No more charging and buying batteries!
My impression after using for 1 week:The screen is small but surprisingly easy to read and the 3D view, which I assumed was just a gimmick, actually makes it quite easy to navigate. The included 128 meg card was enough to fit detailed maps of all the states I'm at all likely to drive to anytime soon (Ontario, MI, IL, IN, OH). The the maximum memory card size it can handle is not listed in any of the specs, but one website I read claimed 2 gig, which should be enough to hold detailed maps of all of North America. Also includes major roads and routes for the whole US built in. Had no trouble acquiring satellites, even in heavy rain. Entering destination addresses with the scroll wheel is pretty easy. In fact, I think the fact that everything is done with a wheel that only scrolls up and down plus a back button really forced them to make the the device simple to use. I wish you could scroll the map around as you view it (when not driving), but i guess that's too much to ask for without some kind of joystick or touch screenI had a Pocket PC GPS mapping solution that was always annoyingly difficult to use so I rarely bothered with it. The i3, in contrast, is well thought out and a pleasure to use. I wouldn't switch back to a PDA based solution.
Upgraded a Dell Dimension 2000 something series with this. Easy to install. Computer recognized it with ease. Significant improvement.
I bought this for the 10 key and have not really used the mouse. The 10 key is wonderful. It is sooo easy to install and use. The mouse and 10 key come with there own carring cases. They also both have on/off switch so that you don't waste batteries. It was a perfect purchase and I would recommend this to everyone!!!!
I bought this card for a Toshiba 1905-S301 and it works great. The card didn't work out of the bag, it's not 100% compatible. The on/off radio switch on the side of the notebook doesn't work with it, if you install the card "as is" the notebook will see the card and the OS will load the drivers but it won't turn on the radio. To solve this little glitch I had to cover the pin 11 and 13 with tape, after that the card worked great. The on/off switch still doesn't work but I can always disable the card using the OS controls.
I wanted something i could use as an e-book reader without spending the arm and leg that the e-reader companies want us to spend. The Clie is perfect for that. It's an older PDA so it's not that easy to find software other than the e-reading program i wanted but that's ok. It is doing exactly what i wanted it to do. Plus, the price was perfect. I think i paid $20.
I loved these head phones. There so comfortable, the sound quality is very good and there very affordable. I would recommend a pair to anyone who is considering buying new headphones. There the best pair I've ever had.
I bought two of these. One worked with no problems. Very easy to hook-up, load, and turn on. The other one......made me wish I hadn't bought either one. HOWEVER, after about 3 weeks of working with it, I FINALLY was able to download pictures. I believe the USB cord was bad!! Good luck if you buy this thing.
Its OK. I don't tik I should hhave to put in a minimum number of word to review a product.
Excellent to store music (1000songs) or (5000pics) got it right on time will recomend it to anyone.
Really nice speakers for the price i'm going to give them five stars for the shipping, quality, and price i would recommend to anyone!
We have used this headphone for the past 2 weeks. It gives better quality than the internal speakers on our Samsung HDTV! Really good value. Only if the headphone was lighter, it would be perfect!
In the webcam arena, you can spend 2-3x more money for slightly better picture quality or more bells-and-whistles. Hooking this up to a Mac Mini (that's hooked up to the HDTV), I wasn't concerned about the fancy software special effects - since they generally don't work on the Apple side of the house. In the thirty-forty dollar range, however, how much are you really looking for?The bottom line is - I plugged it in, and Skype, Gmail, and iChat all recognized the camera immediately. In a smallish, 10 x 14, moderately-lit room, with the camera balanced conveniently atop the TV, grandparents can chat with their grandson at length with more than acceptable video quality and absolutely no difficulty with audio (in or out). Indeed, they often play hide-and-seek from across the miles thanks to both parties being able to see and hear each other clearly (and one party being four-years old).For the price, simplicity, and clarity, the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision is an excellent choice for Mac users.
The item worked faultlessly for six months. All jitter and vibration was fully suppressed. Unfortunately, unbeknown to me, the vibrations are stored in the blue sheathing. A fault developed after 6 months leading to the release of the stored energy. This provoked a small earthquake which has destroyed my house. Denon have refused to take responsibility. Would not buy again.
Exactly what I expected. I lost my previous charger box so I ordered this one. I used it right away and had a photo shoot that afternoon.
After wiring it up to the car, the unit will not turn on. Yes I checked the power after the fuse. The support says to take it back to the installer. I like the idea of this product but after putting in the effort to install it and having a dead product and no one to call, I may go with a new in-dash HD radio.
This is my fourth PDA - the first in color. The display quality for text, photos and games is exceptional. Excellent MP3 player as well. I agree with the complaints about short battery life. With black and white PDAs you don't really need the backlight, so batteries last a while. With this one, unless you are in outstanding light, you need the backlight and that drains the battery pretty quickly.Also, the separate hotsync cable and power cable share an adapter. This sounds like no big deal, but it is unnecessarily inconvenient.
The cable end physically fits the receptacle of my Palm i705, and it charges it effectively. But it does not respond to the Sync command.I checked my Palm with an older cable that works well. It's not my Palm...it's the cable. NG for i705!
I have been using this card for the past 8 months, and it is working great!!!I am using it on my Sony DSC-HX100V, and the writing speed for HD Videos is awesome!!!
I buy NOTHING but Verbatim for photo or music burning. These are the ones I buy for music, because they are so cool looking, and remind me of the old 45's. My RCA mini-stereo system can't play them, but it has trouble playing any CD-Rs. They play great on my Panasonic SL-SV570 portable CD player. They only record at 24x on my 52x Iomega external burner, but that's okay...I'll put up with a slower burn speed for these cool looking CD-Rs. And no one makes higher quality CD-Rs than Verbatim.
These are some great bass sounding headphones.They sound real good if Hip Hop,Rap and R&B is your type of music.The only bad thing is the cord is kind of flimsy.I have an Ipod Nano 5g and a Q1 Samsung they both sound great with these headphones.
This hood is just what you need to keep unwanted stray light out of your shots. I goes on easy and comes off just as easy. The only thing I found bad was leaving on the lens makes it a little tough to get the lens cap off.
I received the battery within 3 business day. The battery work great it make my old phone like new again. Thanks
This is a great bag for storing all of your camera components. There are pockets and dividers for just about anything you could need to carry. I use it as my bag at home to store all my camera equiptment. It should serve me well for many years.Having the extra battery included was nice too, it allows a lot of shooting time and flexibility.
Greets allI am the former owner of a Dell DJ and an Ipod Nano, and I now own a Vision M. After using it for a few days I must declare this gadget a masterpiece, I sold my DJ on Ebay and gave my Nano to my sister (darned thing was covered in scratches even though I took great pains to protect it) the screen of the Vision is worlds better than any MP3 player out there right now (brighter, much better colors&contrast;) a longer battery life (4+ hours), and the wide variety of supported music and video formats will satisfy even the most jaded critic. When I first heard the Vision was gonna give the Ipod a run for its money I was doubtful, I am now a believer out to preach the greatness of this little wonder.Just a word of advise, to keep the face plate and screen looking like new I reccomend you purchase a custom shield from the invisibleshield.com, its worth every penny.
I read some of the reviews about this component cable from the other Monster Cable GL400 for PS2 (the one without the audio cable) and bought this one cause I didn't want to have to invest in a seperate audio cable. I also look to ebay first cause there was no way I was about to pay $60.00 for only a video cable, that's ludacris. Found this on ebay bidding at $.98 cents waited til the time went down and out bid a bidder and got it for just $1.03 + $5.00 shipping. Arrived in two days from UPS, hooked it up, at first it wasn't getting good picture I thought I had bought a bad cable but just like some of the comments that was mentioned about this cable, the connector is a bit loose when plugged into the back of the AV port of the PS2, but it was nothing that a little bread twist tie couldn't fix. Rapped the tie around the monster cable and power cord on the PS2 :-D The picture is really crisp and clear with this cable, it probably would look 10x as better if I had the progressive scan model PS2 so maybe I will get that soon.
The storyline has promise, but the story-telling doesn't do it justice. Overall the book is probably the worst I have read in many years. The writing is stilted and jumpy and makes me think junior high creative writing student. I persisted to the end because I hate wasting anything and hoped that maybe the author would improve as things went on, but I should have wasted the 99 cents rather than the hours of my life I will never get back.
Mine stayed intact for about one year. It seems to be advertised as a flash drive that can take a beating, but I don't know how helpful the rubber casing is. It creates more opportunity for bending between the USB connector (the tip that you stick into the USB port) and the rest of the internal components since there is no rigid body. This means that even without abusing it, the metal connections between the connector and where memory is stored become weaker and weaker. My connector broke off entirely yesterday. Maybe the rubber would make it sturdier if it was formed over an actual rigid case. I did give it 2 stars because I used it for a year without too many problems.
This restored my phone to the great battery life it had when new, saving me the need to buy a new phone. If I get another 4 years out of this one, I'll be very happy indeed.
I've been fooling with various cartridge-based printers for years, always saying someday I would get another LaserJet. I paid $3700 for my first one in the early Eighties. So I've been thinking a laser would cost quite a bit more than the cartridge based printers. They do, but when you can buy a printer as good as this ML-2010 for about the same as a cartridge printer, there is no longer any reason to mess around.I've had the printer for about three weeks. It installed effortlessly, operates effortlessly, produces beautiful results and is a joy to use. It has not caused the slightest problem. Mine is for home use and just may be the last printer I ever buy, unless at some point I buy a color laser.
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!
For D30 and D60 users I believe this item comes with your camera so you no need to get one... however, as a former G1 and current Black G2 user I have to tell you this charger is a MUST! Especially if you have more than 1 battery (personally I have 3).... OK back to the review, the operation for this unit is a no brainer: plug in the power cord (get one from Radio Shack... duh!) and plug in your battery(ies), go away, and come back after 90 mins per battery (1.5 hrs for both batteries) and you're done. Simple huh? It'll charge one battery first then the other and it'll show which one is charging by the blinking light below each battery bed. So it's pretty much fool proof (well...unless you can't EVEN get a power cord).One more nice thing about this charger, during the charging it will also tell you how many percentage it's done. So if you unplug the battery before it's fully charged you'll have an idea how many percentage it's filled (0%, 50%, 75%, 100%).Also this charger is universal voltage therefore you can carry it to anywhere in the world (And THAT's why it doesn't come with a power cord! DUH~~~!) and this baby will still operate with a smile (of course... you will need to correct POWER CORD)All in all I love this charger so much I wish there is a 10 star system for this review... since it doesn't so I give it a solid 5.
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.
dang! i had written this HUGE review, submitted it, and somehow, it got lost. ;( this is probably for the best since i've now had the creative zen vision:m (ZVM) for awhile longer and i can write a more objective review.anywho...i finally decided i wanted a hd-based mp3 player after having my trusty little rio S10 (512mb) for a few years. of course i was aware of the iPod, but in looking around, i came across the ZVM. i knew all kinds of people who owned iPods, but knew no one who owned a zen. since i'm a bit of a gadget girl, there were some things i needed to know before making my purchase. i grilled an iPod owner and got the answers i needed and then joined a forum and grilled a bunch of ZVM owners. it was quickly apparent that the ZVM was the device for me. i had planned on buying one right after xmas, but my mom surprised me with the blue one on x-mas day!i've loved the ZVM since day one. it's nice and sturdy and the blue one is a neat color. i'm rare in the fact that i think they look way better than the iPod. the iPod is starting to look kinda dated and the ZVM stole my heart as soon as i saw it. navigation is easy and the screen is so clear and bright.it's hard to write a review of an mp3 player without comparing it to the iPod. everyone and their brother has an iPod and so many people think there's nothing else out there. well, i'm here to say there ARE other things out there and (gasp!) they're better! i've been so impressed with the feature set of the ZVM and how awesome it's been to use.a few people have complained about the touch pad, but if you lower the sensitivity, you'll get used to it. it took me about a day and then i was 100% comfortable with it and how it worked. it can be a little sensitive at times, but it's not much different than apple's scrollwheel thingie. just moves up and down instead of in circle. also, the buttons are sturdy and press well. a very solid device all around.the biggest and really only downside to the ZVM is it's software. it's not just bad, it's really bad. there are a bazillion applications and none of them are bundled together. you'd think creative would integrate all the little programs into one, but they don't. and many times, it's hard figuring out which software to use for what function. iTunes really does have creative beat in this area. however, there are some great alternatives to creative's software: mediamonkey and windows media player 11. however, you'll probably still need to use the creative software for things like transferring images.how the ZVM is better:* cheaper (although the price jumps around a bit).* fm radio and the ability to record it.* screen is amazing. more saturated and more pixels.* more selection of colors for the 30GB model (pink, blue, green, black, white).* works with all music stores, whereas iPod only works with one (iTunes).how the iPod is better:* far more accessories for the iPod. there aren't many fun ones for the ZVM.* iTunes is far and away better software than the junk the ZVM ships with.pros:* awesome screen. bright, clear, crisp, saturated.* sound is great when ripped at 192bps VBR* feels nice and solid in your hand.* great battery life.* the device is beautiful. solid.cons:* non-removable battery (same as iPod)* software! it really is horrible.* does not ship with wall charger.* integrated, non-removable battery (same as iPod 30GB).* included headphones are crap.advice:* get an extra dongle. huh huh, i said "dongle". they're only 10 bucks.* buy the wall charger. it charges at least 2X faster than the sync cable/charger.* if possible, use the line-out hole instead of the headphone jack for external playback in places like your car. it sounds way better.* join a forum (anythingbutipod dot com is a great one) - tons of helpful advice to be had.* if you're unhappy with the software, try mediamonkey, it's great. i've heard windows media player 10 and up work well, too.* get better earphones. the ones that come with are pretty crappy.* get a BSE (best skins ever). great protection against scratches and they're cheap. in fact, get two. you'll probably mess the first one up. :)
It worked on the first CD I loaded down into it, then the download button greyed out permanently, so I am returning the device. It's a failure
I know how to take a picture with a digital camera and I have been patient with this camera trying to get a good picture out of it but I have reverted back to my old Kodak for picture taking. All the picture's look fuzzy and I have even used a tri-pod. I only hope there is something wrong with it and Canon or Adorama will replace it. If my unit is not defective then don't buy this. I will update my review if and when I get another camera to review.
Well I am going to have to agree with most of the other reviewers, this thing is lousy. It has never really worked correctly, and the print quality is terrible. The scanning doesn't work too well either. I just bought a new computer, and I haven't been able to get this to work. I am fairly computer literate, but after half an hour of working with this thing it still won't work. The plug and play doesn't work since Lexmark has not updated their drivers, and the installation program from the CD's freezes up all the time. Not to mention this thing is enormous, at least double the size of a comparable replacement.Which is what brings me to Amazon today, buying something new to replace this piece of junk. Don't buy it.
I had a pressure cooker for 30 years and it just stopped doing the job. It was aluminum and I wanted stainlesssteel. So I risked $46.- and made the best choice ever. The Presto Pressure cooker 6 quart is a delightand works perfectly. It makes delicious dishes that would normally require hours of cooking.If you want this type of pot this product is a bargain, go for it you won't be sorry.
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 am happy with both pair of binoculars as I sit on my deck and look over the pond and other animals I have on my small farm. They were just what I wanted.
Well designed, aesthetically pleasing etc. If you're buying a cheap clock radio for sound quality, then you're delusional. This isn't some overpriced, underperforming Bose piece. It's a clock radio. It's supposed to tell time and wake your butt up and not look terrible doing so. And that's what this is.
I have had the PC card almost 2 weeks now. The installation was easy and smooth. The card has worked perfectly, and is much more sensitive than my previous card. Previously I had intermittent access to the wireless network I connect to. Now I am permanently (almost) connected to the network. Downloads are also smooth, speedy and easy. I am very pleased with the card.Richard CarrFlagstaff, AZ
I purchased this radio because it had a digital tuner. I listen to talk radio and the news when I walk or ride my bike. This radio will not even pick up the local station that I listen to. When I first got it, I thought it was because I was in the house. Today I took it outside on my afternoon walk. Nothing but static and blasts of music/talking from other stations. I tuned up a hair and then down. Static. I switched it to AM and then back to FM. Static. This radio is not recommended and is going back.
Been using this card for almost a year now in my Canon S2 IS. The speed is great, and it has worked flawlessly. It was definitely a good purchase and I am looking at buying a second one for another camera now.
This a great product, They fit comfortably in the ear and dont fall out when I go running. GREAT BASS and crystal clear sound. I dont see any reason I would ever upgrade. These are ten times better than the ones that came with my toshiba gigabeat. They also block out all my coworkers conversations. Cant beat the price. I would totally recomend these.
It was just about the same price as going to the store, andsince I was purchasing other things on Amazon, I went with this.It was for a camera I was purchasing on here already.Good value I think
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.
I got this for my boyfriend so he could listen to his iPod Touch in his car. We live in the San Francisco Bay Area and I don't know if there are just too many radio stations here but it is pretty much impossible to tune this thing in so that the sound is crisp and clear. Even if it sounds okay for a couple miles, the static gets worse quickly until I can't stand it any more. It may be better in other areas where the stations are few and far between, but this is not even good for audiobooks around here.I'd give it one star, but at least it charges the iPod while it's hooked up. Not that my bf wants to leave it hooked up though...too tempting for thieves if you forget to remove it any time you leave the car.The better way to go, although it is a bit more expensive, is to get one of those kits that create a new stereo input into your sound system. Or, next time you get a car, just make sure it already has an input jack. I think this item will soon be obsolete.If you MUST get an fm transmitter for your iPod, at least get a gooseneck version...that's what my mom has for her Nano and it's great for keeping it within reach instead of knocking around on the floor under your feet.
The sound board was a snap to install. It was the software that was hard. I had to update the software several times over the internet, because the initial CD that came with the box was from 2005.
The case is good, made of good materials and protects the camera as it should. It absolutely serves its purpose. What I did NOT like about it was the size. I carry my camera everywhere and the H9 is small and delicate. I wish I could find a case that would not become an "elephant" inside my bag.
I purchased this directly from Amazon. Out of the box setup was a cinch. I used the quick start guide which is basically plug it in, turn it on, and follow the directions on the screen which could not have been simpler. I removed or uninstalled the "crapware" that came preloaded before I installed the additional hardware or software.I have been using Win XP for 5 years and the switch to Vista was easier than the switch from Win 2000 or Win 98 to Win XP.No problems with the wireless keyboard or mouse. The TV tuner works like a champ. Vista easily, and surprisingly, recognized my old Epson 900 printer and, likewise, my Viewsonic 900X LCD monitor, which has built-in speakers (not an audiophile's dream).The reasons I did not give it 5 stars were that one of the preloaded programs was Acrobat Reader 7.0 and version 8.0 has been available since last fall! Tacky for a machine built in March 2007! Are there other things inside the box that are nonstandard or obsolete? It came with Vista Ultimate 32 bit and should have come with Vista Ultimate 64 bit (as my HP laptop did) which limits ram upgrade, particularly since the OS itself takes up almost 1GB of RAM.The biggest complaint is the recovery partition even if recovery disks are made. Once I plugged in the machine and connected to the Internet, there were a total of 43 critical updates in three days. That makes the recovery information obsolete. If it is necessary to contact tech support, they most likely will tell you to use the recovery drive/disks and the more time that passes the more obsolete. Oh, Pleez! At least provide an OS DVD.
I prefer a wired headest to wireless. Have never had good results with wireless headsets. I also wanted a product that I could use on my home phone and with the computer for web cam. Most headsets either have the 2.5mm connector for phone or 3.5mm for computer. The Plantronics MX500i has a 2.5mm and adapts to USB for the computer.Best of all, the sound quality is very good. People that I have called say it sounds excellent with little echo or background noise.
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.
Don't lose the manual or the buttons will make no sense at all. It gets very hot. The images are poor quality and ratio must be reset to 3:2 before even halfway decent pictures appear. It has no internal memory.
I recently purchased these with some other Pyle stuff. Out of the 3 Pyle items, these are the only ones that work to what they're advertised. They manage highs and mids very well. They produce good sound, and they're very decently priced. They came with everything needed to install them, including screws. Mix these with a sub, and you've got a pretty decent sounding system.
I bought this card in November because I recently purchased the Klipsch Promedia 5.1 speaker system. At first I was kind of intimidated with all the cables and connections for this card, but after reading the instruction's manual it was pretty straight foward. I was also confused about the PCI connection for this card since it has three slots instead of two, like a typical PCI card, but it fits fine. When the card was perfectly setup inside my PC I proceeded to install the software and drivers provided on a Cd-Rom by Creative. I installed the full version with all the add-ons provided. Then I proceeded to download the Windows XP drivers from the Soundblaster's website. When I was all done I decided to try my speakers with this top of the line card, but my PC froze every time after just a few seconds I started playing a track. Afters many hours of rebooting and brainstorming this problem, I arrived to the conclusion that it was the Creative Playcenter that wasn't holding up on Windows XP. So a word to the wise those who have XP do not install Creative Playcenter or you will suffer the consequences.Besides this problem, the card works perfectly. The external drive fulfills every music lovers delight. Wether its karaoke or hooking up your TV to your card, it is make this card worthy of its price. My pleasure was hooking up my Playstation 2 with a Toslink fiber optic cable to my pc speakers. Fiber Optics is the way to go, its the neatest sound you will ever experience. The only problem is that my center speaker is not working during DVD play with my PS2, thus the 5.1 experience is ruined. In conclusion, the audigy platinum Ex card is simply for hardcore musicians that use their PC's has home studios or just hi-tech lovers that simply want the best.
This radio package is a great value. When you look in the operators manual, the included accessory package is listed at over $39 dollars. The radio is very lite in weight. Since it is able to run on both rechargable as well as dry cell batteries, it is great for emergency communications. The only drawback is no external antenna connection and the antenna is not removable.
This by far the best gps. Easy to use touch screen. I liked the no fee subscription.
First let me tell you that I purchased the new IMac. Second, i needed a printer that would both print out great photos and work with the IMac. Of course the IMac is my greatest investment ever. Now...This Epson....I turned it on...loaded the color cartridge and WHAM>>>> The printer warmed up fast and printed the best quality pictures ever...and they were dry and not smeared like the HP products would do....Bottom Line....Apple Imac and Epson Thank you for great products that work....And thank you Amazon.com for great products and pricing....
My husband loves music on the PC so this was a Christmas gift and he loves it. It was easy to install and he says he hears things he never knew existed. Yay for Bose.
When I placed the order for a used Garmin Forerunner 101 I expected to get that product even though it wasn't new. Imagine my surprise when that wasn't what I was sent. What I actually reveived was a Garmin Foretrex 101, which I have found is an obsolete item. So, here I am with basically a piece of junk and no recourse other than knowing that I'm out something over $95 for my trouble. So, I give warning to potential buyers of "used" merchandise. Think twice about "saving" money over the purchase of a new item.
Easy installation to upgrade my old Dell Inspiron. Computer is now quicker and flashier but as expected going from 1 to 2 GB isn't a huge difference.
Prior to this I had an HP 3330, and it was good to me for over 7 years, but I decided to upgrade to a duplexing unit. I bought a Canon laser printer, and sent it back two days later to Office Depot--whoever designed that unit should be shot. Anyway...My wife was in Costco a couple of days later, and told me they had the Brother MFC 8660DN there, and since it's easy to return stuff to Costco, I told her to bring it on home.This unit is a dream. The footprint is small. The door for inserting envelopes and single sheets of paper (so you can easily use recycled paper) is right there in front where you need it and is simple (unlike the Canon); I use a lot of recycled paper.The copier works FAST, and the settings are easy to use and very intuitive. The fax unit works better and faster and easier than the HP ever did--finally, it coordinates with my answering machine without any hassles.The scanner and my computer (Windows XP) work together seamlessly.The printer (although not the copier or fax) has great duplexing capabilities. (A more expensive unit, I believe, has duplexing for the copier and fax too if you need it).Let's talk about Brother support--I stupidly sent an envelope with a metal clasp through the unit, and realized that that's why a couple of little dots were appearing on my pages. I called Brother, and they sent me a new drum AND a new toner cartridge (okay, I had to call two times)at n/c.btw, you'll read some reviews online that say it's noisy. It's not noisy. There is more noise coming from the plane that's flying overhead right now, or the dogs barking next door, than from this printer, and it's right behind my desk chair, where I can easily access it. I use it all the time.So, I'm really happy with this Brother product, and recommend it.
I am very pleased. I had one of these for over 20 years and had to replace it. They have made improvements.
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.
I purchased 8 of these portable CD players to hold books on CD and portable CD players for my students' use. It is big enough in the front to hold the CD player, headphones, and a ziplock baggie of alcohol wipes. The interior part can easily hold 3 novels' worth of books on CD that correspond to our curriculum. This makes it easy for students to check out the whole CD player pack to listen to in the classroom, OR to check it out and easily take it home. I feel good knowing that my out-of-pocket investment of the CD players is protected - that even if the case is dropped, everything inside should be OK.
my setup is a little different so I thought I should add a review of it:I have two Samsung Monitors hooked up individually to two laptops. Basically one is my work laptop and the other is my personal laptop and pending on the day of the week I take my personal one home with me (I try NOT to touch yet another computer when I'm home!) What I was looking for wasn't to share the monitor view but only the keyboard and mouse. I only hooked up the USB and Audio end and skipped the VGA.The work laptop (a Dell) has a docking station on it so all I had to do was to hook the USB to it. The audio however doesn't seem to connect with the dock so I had to connect it directly to the Dell itself. This might have been an issue if I also had to hook up the VGA. Having said that, the KVM cable is generous enough to go around a 15" laptop.The personal one (a Lenovo) is more of a direct hookup. USB, and audio only again. The VGA was directly from the monitor. Once again pending on the placement of the your i/o settings this may have caused an issue but I was fine.Having been warned about the Audio issues and the "lag" in the keyboard (minimal and very tolerable!) I wasn't surprised when I ran into both. My concern was whether the KVM would work without the VGA connections - like a fail-safe if you may if nothing flowed in the VGA line. It was a mild gamble (I couldn't see why it wouldn't work) and I'm happy to report it paid off.I may look for a workaround for the audio either by using a Y connector from radioshack or perhaps open up the KVM and see if I can insulate the audio cables better to minimize the static noise but overall this is a cool $30 spent.PS: both my peripherals are USB standard.
I bought this recorder because my 5 year old Sony TCS-100DV broke, and because it looks that nobody but Sony makes tape recorders with autoreverse.On the plus side, this model uses AA batteries instead of AAA and it's a lot cheaper; on the minus, I miss the battery indicator.
This speaker is perfectly matched to the NS-333 i just got too. Everything is clear and balanced. You can't go wrong with this speaker. I can't wait for the NS-555 to show up now that I've got the NS-333 and NC-444.
product arrived in timely fashion and was as described. would do business again. my husband found the device easy to read while running which was of utmost importance because he does require reading glasses for most things of this nature. it was also very accurate! great training device for runners.
The deal with this is, yes, it will work and yes it is cheaper than buying Apple's overpriced replacement, however, if you plan on listening to any music with your laptop while plugged into this adapter you can forget it. Through laptop speakers it is fine, but through headphones or external speakers it will generate a very annoying hum due to the fact that it is not a grounded power supply (it has a 2 prong plug rather than three). I record music and found it nearly impossible, as it would pick up the hum from the adapter. And because my battery is nearly depleted, I could only record for a few minutes at a time, recharge and then repeat. If you are thinking about this product, I would just rip up a $20 bill or buy a grounded, Apple authorized replacement.
Does all that I expected. I have not used this processor for long but so far I am very pleased with it. It is a very stable and tough processor. I have run it pretty hot with no problems yet.
Great product at a great price, but they should attach the cap to the drive because you will lose it. Some drives come with several caps, but the best ones either have a retractable USB plug, or a connected cap. That's all this is missing. Oh well, nothing's perfect.
I have been working with car audio for nearly 20 years, and Lanzar has always produced awesome products, even after being bought out by DEI. This component system, when properly installed, will NOT disappoint you! I have heard, used, and installed similar component sets by Pioneer, JL, Sony, and MB Quartz, and the Lanzar components hold their own with each of these brands! I highly recommend these to both the amateur car stereo enthusiast as well as the pros!
I've bought about 10 pair of earbud headphones in the last 5 years so I know what sounds good in this price range. These are the best, bar none. Big bass, big sound. Awesome price. There are 963 other reviews at the time I write this, so don't take my word for it. I just wanted to give the company some props, so here's another 5 star review.
As a system builder that has constructed countless computers I can confidently say that Thermaltake products have always at the top of my list in terms of reliability, features, and performance; I use Thermaltake and Zalman almost exclusively because of those reasons. The Hardcano 12 is the successor to a line of high-quality and reliable fancontrollers from Thermaltake, but it seems that they all have a major flaw. I have had seven of these controllers fail in our demo unit and client machines over the past year, and it's not a problem with over-taxing the controller. Our demo unit has 4 Thermaltake 120mm Blue LED fans hooked up to it, which are far below the maximum per-channel output of the controller. The fans will slow down and eventually stop, all the while the irritating alarm will randomly go off and will never truly shut up.Pros:* Thermaltake has RMA'd all failed controllers so far* Blue lighting* When it works, the incremental temp alarms and fan speed are nice featuresCons:* Unreliabile* Annoying alarm with a poorly implemented mute feature* Buttons/display are slow to reactWe have replaced all these units with the slightly more expensive, but much more reliable Zalman ZM-MFC1 controller and have no problems since then.
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.
As far as sound quality and comfort this product is pretty great. Once the transmitter is connected to your TV you tune the headphones like an FM radio until you get a clear signal and then you're done for good. The shape, padding, and pressure is just right so you can spend a long time wearing these without a problem. In fact, based on these fundamental features the product deserves five stars. Unfortunately, one totally unnecessary feature spoils the whole product for me.The transmitter turns on an off automatically based on whether or not it receives an audio signal from your TV. After you turn off your TV, the transmitter will wait a short amount of time--probably about a minute or so--and then turn off to conserve power until the TV turns on again. In concept this is a great idea. However, when the transmitter turns off, the headphones no longer have a signal to tune into and so instead they sound loud static noise (in electronics this is known as squelching). So imagine yourself watching TV in a quiet house when you decide to pause your DVR for a moment. Perhaps someone entered the room and you want to have a quick chat with them without taking off the headphones, or you want to concentrate on a magazine in front of you for just a few minutes. BAM! All of a sudden you get LOUD static in your ears; MUCH louder than the sound you were listening to before. That is, you can listen to the TV at a low volume and the static that follows will still be deafening!I can't tell you how many times I've been bitten by this foolishly designed "feature". This is truly a shame because as I mentioned above, the fundamentals are there. So if you're willing to commit to remembering to take off or turn off your headphones immediately after pausing or turning off the TV, you'll like these. Personally, I'd rather not add another thing to worry about when I'm relaxing at the end of the day.
I got Cybiko on July 16 and liked it at first, but I soon noticed it only works when it is plugged in. So my dad exchanged this Cybiko for a new one. This one worked just like it should. I installed Cyberload and downloaded Cylandia. Now I am satisfied with this toy.
I got a great price on a good hand-held CB. After adding some accessories, it is used ina vehicle as well as a portable unit. The seller shipped quickly and the radio was in perfect condition.
Great product and price. I give it 4 stars because mine had a little piece of plastic wedged into one of the plug ends that bent one of the pins over. No idea what it was or how it got there. I removed the plastic and bent the pit back carefully. Plugged it in and worked just fine. Cant beat $5 for a decent cable.
It did not work. I didn't like it at all . I was very disappointed.
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.
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.
I've been using this exact model of headphones for over 4 years and have burned through about 7 pairs. Sound will eventually stop coming out of one headphone.The good thing is that these are by far the most comfortable headphones and for $10, I will keep buying new ones when they break. They sound good too.
I purchased a second Nikon battery for backup since my off-brand battery did not last as long in my D-80 Nikon camera, even though the off-brand battery was rated at higher power. I gave it 4 stars since the Nikon battery had a lower power rating than the off-brands, even though it worked great.Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)
My company bought 2 of these on the advice of one of our vendors. They are both some of the worst looking displays we have ever seen. You can easily see the grid (shadow mask?) in front of everything on the screen. After using it for ten minutes my eyes started to hurt. I had it right next to a Mistubishi Diamond Plus 70 monitor (2 years old) and there is no comparison. I suppose it's possible that we got a bad batch. I spent a considerable amount of time tweaking it but nothing I did made it bearable. I wouldn't take one of these if it was given to me.
I would give it 5 stars if I hadn't had a broken pin in the power adapter port. The internal pin broke off when plugging in the AC adapter. They replaced it overnight. This is a business tool and I love it. I don't like Pocket PC and prefer Palm OS. I travel 1000 miles plus a week over 4 states and the GPS has eliminated my need for road maps. This is a 5 star device really.
The BEST headset ever!! Very clear, fits in ear well, love that it has a clip with it. I have tried others but after buying one of these, I will never get anything else. My cell phone is a Model LG 290CH.
This was a great Christmas gift. My husband got a bose system for his birthday and this was a great fit at a great price. Just make sure you have the right bag for the right system.
Since the features of the radio have been covered already by the other reviews, I'll just review the performance real quick. I've owned countless SW radio over the years, and never had a mini-portable that worked well. Until now. The KA1102 simply works very well. Will it replace my Sony 2010? No, of course not. But I will be taking my KA1102 with me when I need a small portable. SW reception is surprisingly very good. The narrow filter is better than on radios I own costing 3 times as much. Even when the bands are crowded, the narrow filter allows me to listen to stations 5kHz apart. Amazing on a radio costing $75. The only slight negatives are: MW performance is average, and the radio's functions take a little time to get used to. ..This radio will be one of my "keepers".
The left speaker didn't sound good, and quit working after using it for three days.Amazon was amazing at the ease in which a refund was handled.
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT AND THE SUPPLIER WAS ABSOLUTELY CUSTOMER FRIENDLY. I FELT THEY TREATED ME AS A BRICK AND MOTAR STORE DOWN THE STREET THAT I HAD DONE BUSINESS WITH FOR YEARS
Left streaks on my lcd screen, skip this and buy some OptiMist Prime instead, it works great.
This is a wonderful remote that you can get to function exactly as you want it to. It learns any key you want and if a device isn't in the codes, the company will search for a code or capture the code from the original remote.I bought a harmony remote and this one shortly after. The harmony had to be tweeked several times and never quite worked all the components right. Also the company monitors and saves all your information. The Harmony's buttons at first were hyper sensitive then they wouldn't respond at all. I had to replace the harmony (under warranty) because the screen went out. The second, although the screen hasn't gone out, has the same problems, it turns off my TV when I try to switch from DVD to TiVo yet it doesn't the other way (makes no sense), to be fair my TV wasn't in the data base so I still had to use the original remote and point it at the harmony to set it up. It constantly got the inputs wrong, I tried several different methods, all but call the company (I hear they have great customer support), but finally I would change the inputs manually. It doesn't give you that choice at first. It was a lot of computer to TV- computer to TV time. This remote, the One for All, is so much better.The One 4 All remotes are cheaper and the same quality if not better (no screen to go out) than the hamony. All for Ones customer support will search for new codes and capture your code if they can't find it to upgrade immediately.With the harmony you didn't have the option of picking one of the seldomly used keys and reassigning a function that I use frequently (zoom of the TV or Live TV for Tivo) they decide for you which functions are the frequent and main keys and which you will have to scroll for. On my remote it was the Live TV and the input for SV I used frequently so on the ONE 4 ALL I could assign any key I wanted to do that function.You can program any key you want to do what you want. You want to control the fan in the room, the space heater or a/c, whatever has a remote as long as it isn't Radio Frequency, most are remotes are IR. If you want RF also you can get the One for All URC 9910 and then you can send signals through the walls and change the channels from other rooms in the house. Want your Tivo to control two different TV in different rooms of your house, its RF to IR converter would do that. Personally I only need the IR remote part so this remote, here at amazon under $20 today, is the best. The One for All Learning Upgradeble Remotes 6 Device, 8 Device and 10 has literally taken the place of all of my old remotes. I use ONE remote for all the devices in my house with remotes. I have bought extra remotes of this brand to have at my couch, my bedroom, my computer. I have bought these remotes as presents for family at this point.They are great remotes.
We were getting over 10 telemarketer calls daily. Within 2 days of installing the telezapper, our calls went down to zero. Now we occasionally get a day where the computers &quot;fish&quot; our number again, but it's minimal. The annoyance is the beep at the time the phone is answered, and that's the only reason I don't give this a 5 star rating. We haven't had any of the other complaints I've seen. I also use my caller ID to let the machine get those calls that I know are telemarketer calls so I don't have the hassle of picking up the phone all the time.
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.
This alarm clock has two features that I love 1) the nap function, which lets you program the clock for naps in increments of 10 minutes, and 2) the gradually rising alarm buzzer that starts out as a very soft tone and eventually goes into full blast after about 15-20 seconds.The problem with this particular unit is that it keeps failing! I bought my first one from one of Amazon's resellers and that broke after 3 months. I then got another one from a local store and the LED's started failing one light at a time. Really weird. The radios continue to work on both units, but the lights keep going out.Poor manufacturing is my guess, and I'm out $50.
I used this for about 2 days before I gave up. It was too dark even with the monitor very close to my face. I'm looking for an alternative, perhaps a shroud.
This is my second pair of these. I love the wrap around design. Ear buds tend to fall out too often when I work out. The sound quality is pretty good for small headphones and very good considering how much they cost. I would recommend this to anyone who is tired of ear bud headphones.
After I got the wiring straight by following the easy diagram, Almost as soon as I started the CD that came with the product, it was finished. At first I thought there was a problem, since the setup was actually finished in about one minute.I have it running for 2 days with excellent range (my laptop is 30 feet away with 2 concrete walls in Seoul, Korea apartment. I get a very strong signal by using SMC USB adapter. (unfortunately Netgear does not have a stylish USB adapter as the main router).Excellent and easy to setup.gychang
Terrible product. I bought four and one worked for 3 days, then quit. None of the others worker. Also, not packaged well and then had to pay $10 per unit to ship back.Not worth time/effort or cost. I would give it ZERO stars, but not allowed.
no complaints. The product is exactly as it was advertised. Also, it shipped quickly. Would recommend as a product that works perfectly at a great price. fit my 08 canyon
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.
Don't waste your money on over-priced cables at the big-box stores. These cables will give you all the quality of Monster for a fraction of the price. Even combined with the shipping, which was more than the cables themselves, it was still much cheaper than even the "off brands" available locally. Remember, HDMI is digital, meaning on or off. The signals don't vary the way analog signals do so "high quality" cabling doesn't have the impact for digital that it does in the analog world. One tip, buy one or two more than you think you need now to take advantage of the shipping. There will always be one more component that needs HDMI, if not today, tomorrow!
The description of this item called for dvd player with remote. I received the player with no remote and no conecting cords. I contacted seller who said that they would send the remote if they could find it. I would not have bought it without the remote. I paid $16.49 including shipping. I could have bought this unit new at the local Freds store with remote and all cords for hookup for $22-25. I am very disappointed with the transaction.
Was unable to get more than ~300Kpbs download speed, despite advertised "up to 85Mbps". Home wiring and distance may be worse than average, but still, this sub-megabit performance is entirely unacceptable. Unlike WiFi, there are no obvious "tricks" (antenna location, etc.) to fiddle with to significantly improve performance - it's pretty much take it or leave it.
This is my third Canon Powershot (the others are the 110 and the 260). I like all three of them and have been very satisfied with the image quality and the reliability of the older two, which played a large role in choosing this model. Digital camera technology has advanced so rapidly that this model has capabilities far beyond those of the earlier two.Pros:Image stabilization: works well, makes it possible to take hand-held photos of still subjects in low light without flash.Autofocus on faces: I thought this would turn out to be a useless gimmick, but (surprisingly) it actually works. When enabled, the camera looks for faces and draws rectangles on the LCD viewfinder around those it finds; it then focuses on those portions of the image.Excellent 30 fps 640x480 movies, which can be as long as memory allows.Can also film 60 fps at 320x240, for slow-motion playback.Truly pocket-sized ("the best camera is the one in your pocket, not the one you left at home")Replaceable rechargable battery with compact multivoltage charger included.Larger-than-usual zoom range, including medium-wide angle.Long exposures possible for nighttime photography (not long enough for most astronomical photography, though).Fast boot time, unnoticeable shutter latency, short recycle time -- the first digital camera I've had that doesn't keep me waiting.Cons:No raw mode (JPEG stills and AVI movies only).Battery and charger are not compatible with older Canon Powershot cameras.Controls are small and a bit awkward for adult-sized fingers. The very lucky kid who gets one of these would probably not have a problem.I would love to see a compact digital camera with a bounce flash ... the flash on this camera (like others) produces harsh, flat light and red eye and has a very limited range. A wireless slave flash is available but (according to what I've read) only works when the builtin flash is on.An underwater housing (Canon WP-DC9) will be available soon (yay!) but at a price not much below that of the camera (boo!). I would love to see a rainproof compact digital camera that could survive an occasional dunking, without an expensive and bulky housing.Most of the case is metal, but one end (including the battery/flash card cover) is plastic, and in my judgement, this will require careful handling to avoid breakage. This is a step back from the earlier Powershots I've used, which have robust metal cases that can tolerate occasional clumsiness.
I carry the Olympus 720SW camera in the top pocket of my life jacket. The picture clarity is outstanding. I routinely use the pictures as my home screen on my computer at work. The photos make me look like an expert photographer.
I have been using it for a month and it works fantastic where I live in Tucson,AZ where there aren't any stations that use its frequencies. However, it is almost useless when I go to Phoenix,AZ which has all sorts of stations using its frequencies. Driving across Phoenix I have to hunt for a frequency about every 10 minutes and often times there is no good station to be found. However, it is very sleek and easy to change its transmitting frequency when you run into a problem.The sound quality of the item is fairly good(when you find a good channel). It is much better then any other FM transmitter I have ever heard with sound close to that of a regular FM radio station. However, the signal is still of coarse somewhat weak, especially in the bass range. You will have to boost the bass and decrease treble and mid ranges somewhat to get a decent sound. However, even then I find it is still to weak to play some music that needs a lot of bottom like some hard rock, electronica, and hip hop.Also would like to add, that while it does not match the ipod exactly, it looks sleek and great with the ipod. It looks great as a bridge between a car with a gray/black interior and the ipod.My main problem with it though, is there is no way to make it not charge. I am not sure but I believe this limits the ipods battery life since portions of the lithium battery would be burned out quicker. It is my understanding that you should always completly drain a lithium battery of power before re-charging so that the battery life decreases evenly. Using this device makes that impossible.The other problem is that it will only work in a car since it draws power from a cigarette ligther. You will have to buy an apadter then plugs into a wall outlet if you want to use it at home.
Anyone considering this drive should be aware that the product description contains a misleading statement! The product description gives the impression that a USB 2.0 connection (the type used by this drive) is among the fastest available. In reality, the three other common connection types used by external drives (firewire 400, firewire 800, and eSata) are all faster than USB 2.0. See a May 2007 macworld magazine article for more info.
This mouse was getting great reviews, so I decided to gave it a try. It's fantastic! I don't have Bluetooth imbedded in my HP laptop so I had to buy an external adapter. But it was well worth it and worked flawlessly (Kensington, make sure it's Bluetooth 2.0). Installation was easy, and tracking performance is great on all surfaces I've used it on. I travel for work and often have to work remotely, and the mouse is always conveniently within my reach. The battery life is good too. I've had it on for 8 to 9 hours straight with no problems. Highly recommend it!
I may have gotten a bad unit (Made in China, of course), but after trying it for a few days I decided to return it.The analog output works more or less as expected (the cartridge is definitely "medium-quality)", and, I suspectthe preamp (which cannot be bypassed) does the rest to make the output sound "cheap."The problem is with the digital output from the USB. It is inconsistent from recording to recording and oftenintroduces extraneous noise and distortion, particularly with the EZ Audio Converter, but also with Audacity, orCD Spin Doctor. I get much better results by playing the records on my old turntable (with a high-grade AudioTechnica cartridge) and using an old inxpensive Onkyo audio-processor to digitize the analog output from my amplifier. I understand that some of the units are not made in China, and have better performance, so good-luck!
This is an excellent product idea - one long overdue. The compartment size is significantly larger in size on the model called 'large' (the only one available on the site) than needed to fill any external hard drive I have ever used. In fact, it was so large I have almost put two of them in this space.There is a clever zipper space under the lid for storing cords, zip drives, etc.
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.
The G400 is a small, fast camera that performs quite well outdoors. It does not focus well in indoor lighting, though - struggling to get focus lock in moderate to low lighting conditions.Size wize, the camera is very pocketable. It's not quite as small as the Pentax Optio S series, but it's one of the smaller optical zoom enabled cameras out there. Its construction is quite solid and the camera has a good 'feel' to it. The menu system isn't what I'd describe as intuitive - it's actually close to cumbersome, but it's not too bad to navigate through (though you will find your hands moving all over the place to press different buttons, as opposed to having everything on a 4-way 'OK' controller like most digicams).Outdoors, the camera really shines. Startup time is tremendously fast - the camera is ready to shoot before you can get it up to your face. Auto focus time is quite quick, especially in good light. Shutter lag with prefocus is non-existant. Total shutter lag with autofocus is quick - under a second in good light. Shot to shot time is good, too - even flash recycle time is quick - 2-3 seconds. No lost shots waiting for startup or flash recycle.Image quality is very nice - colors look realistic, low noise (for a small camera) and good resolution. It's no SLR, but you're not going to stick an SLR in your shirt pocket, either. There are trade-offs to get this to this size.Indoors the performance is not so good. The camera fails to lock focus in most 'normal' lighting situations. Continuing to take the picture without lock will usually result in a decently focused pic if your target is fairly close, and there is a manual focus mode as well as 'scene' modes that set a specific focus range. However, it is frustrating for the camera not to lock when other cameras in its class can. The flash is quite strong and shots made with flash are quite good when in focus. However, if you are primarilly looking for a camera for indoor snapshots, you should look elsewhere. If Minolta could improve this aspect of the camera, they'd have a superb product. As it stands now, they have a nice product that works great in good light.Pros:Fast start up, focus lock and cycle timeSolid constructionTrue 'pocketable' sizeGood battery lifeLots of options / manual controlsStrong flashVery nice image qualityCons:Poor moderate to low light focusing abilitiesCumbersome menuNo printed manual included - only on PDF (yuck - 200 pages of PDF? Who's going to print that?)Redeye - but that's a given on small cameras with strong flashes
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.
This camera case is great for my Sony camera. It's molded to fit my camera and will protect it very nicely. I'm glad I purchased it. Thank you.
I bought this GPS as it has all the Euro countries and USA preloaded. I have used it on at least 6 car trips to Europe and am leaving again in April 2011 for another car trip to France and Italy. My wife can now enjoy the trip instead of being the navigator and we don't have to bring a lot of maps. Try driving in Paris without a GPS. We also drove across the USA in my RV and used this model. I priced this model at a Best Buy retail store and saved a fortune at Amazon.com. No tax and free shipping too.Don't leave home without it.
More shots before swapping batteries and easier vertical shooting was what I was expecting and what I got with this battery grip. It adds a little weight and bulk but not so much that the camera is too heavy or awkward. The extra mass actually helps since my XTi was a little small for my hands to begin with. I love that I can shoot thousands of frames without having to worry about running out of battery. Verticals are a lot easier since I don't have to twist and can make setting adjustments as necessary with the controls on the grip. I love shooting stills and adding the BG-E3 makes shooting that much more fun. I love it!
Does exactly what it should. Lowered the temperature of my hard drives about 8*C, and can hardly be heard from outside the case when set on medium speed.I am very happy with my purchase.
My mom is an old-fashioned stubborn Japanese woman & bought her phone at Costco 10+ years ago. Instead of getting a new phone, she asked me to buy her a battery because the model is so old, she has a hard time finding a replacement. Other places sell them for 20$+, but Amazon had the best price. Well...my mom's phone works as it did when she bought it 10+ years ago & the price was amazing so 5 stars it is.
I initially compared these to my wife's SonySony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil. I got them for one primary reason - to block out the white noise at work. The Sony's provided great sound but a little heavy on the bass. They didn't do much to block out the noise.The HD280s block the noise so much that my colleagues throw things at me to get my attention when they come into my cube. They are also quite comfy. They do apply pressure but that's how they create noise isolation. The ear cups could be a little larger but they are comfortable enough to wear for extended periods.The sound is very clear and consistent across a wide dynamic range. You can listen to anything from classical to hard rock and enjoy every note.
I have the Canon 420EX, 430EX, 580EX and now the 580EXII, so I have some experience with the Canon line of flash units. =0) Although there are a couple of drawbacks, I almost always choose the EX II over the EX. It does recycle faster, which is a must for wedding photography. (I recommend getting Powerex batteries to keep up with it.) I also like the way it mounts on my camera vs. the other strobes. Other people have said it slips off the shoe, but I've never had that happen. In fact, I find the twist-mount on the older models loosen a lot.Drawbacks: It is a pain to set up the master/slave. I can't stand having to hold buttons down and/or press them several times to get to the features I want. Also, every so often it will fire a flash or two that overexposes my image even though the settings weren't changed. I don't know what's going on there.Despite those drawbacks, I have been very happy with this unit.
This is a great price for what it can do for your flash photography. Fits my 430 ex just fine. I highly recommend this one!
I gift this MP3 player to my brother.. For him it is a very complette and compact MP3 player. Very usefull to take your music to any place.
I was using a palm vii before but I never had a use for the wireless service and I found the 2mb in it a little limiting. So I went off in a search for a good cheap palm with 8mb in it. And it seems like the handspring is a good match - I needed to use my new palm with an iMac, I don't know how many of you iMac users are out there, but if you get a palm you will need to shell out an extra 35 dollars or so for a serial to usb connector. The handspring came standard with a usb connector and the downloads are much faster than they were with the palm vii.I really like the size of the handspring - I was surprised at how small it and convenient it was to carry around compared to the palm vii - have you ever seen those things? They're pretty bulky. Also, the stylus fits nice and snug inside the side of the visor - in the palm it kind of snaps in place, but it wears out after taking it out and putting it back in many times and the stylus ends up falling out.A heads up for you iMac users out there - in the Hotsync manager be sure to turn of the local connection and leave only the usb connection checked. Otherwise the hotsync manager will interfere with your internal modem.Oh, and it comes with datebook+ built in. This was an app i was considering shelling out money for. It really makes the datebook a lot easier to use.Overall I'm pretty satisfied with it so far - I've had it for a day now and it works just as expected. It has replaced my palm in every way and i have plenty of room now to store avantgo and ebooks to read on the go.
My parents had purchased one of these a few years back. My father used sand to level an area for it in are back yard. We filled it up, thought it was doing okay. When I woke up the next morning the seam had broken open and flooded the back yard.Buyer be warned.
I decided to get this after buying the Rebel XTi and already owning the Rebel XT (this works with both.) I already had the corded shutter release which was nice when doing long exposures or macro work where even a little camera shake can make a huge difference. But this goes to a new level, you can set the camera up get everything in focus and then step back and take as many shots as you want without any risk of touching the camera. Make sure to cover the eyepiece when using this so stray light doesn't ruin your exposure. This is also handy when you want to take pictures with you in them. I have even used it with two cameras at once to get multiple angles of the same shot. I am thinking about setting up a blind and setting up the camera on a tripod to try to get some close up pictures of wildlife that would not be possible otherwise. Basically if you ever have a need to take pictures without holding the camera this is your solution.
I love this bag. There are so many comparments, I don't even use them all. The shallow, zip pouch on the front flap is good for a cel phone and other small items.My 15" powerbook fits well, and, when necessary, I can fit a second laptop in this bag too. It latches easily, and is very accessible. The bag alone is very light.The strap attaches to the bag with plastic parts. I have a mild concern that they could snap. This bag is very well insulated/ padded. The padding is so thick that you could not leave your computer on, for it would get too hot.I also like that it is not obviously a laptop bag. When I have to leave it in my car, next to the two car seats, it looks more like a diaper bag.
This product is NOT appropriately advertised. Note the music does NOT play with the pictures. I called Coby and was dismissed and told it plays music, just not with the pics. So my question is: Who is going to run home to listen to a frame while having a nice glass of wine?????I'm extremely disappointed in Coby and Amazon for authorizing this ad, as this was for someone who's mother passed away, and the music was imperative.I will be disputing this charge and advise people not to buy from this company.
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.
The seller advertised that this was part of a camera bundle. I received it promptly in the original box (darn, he took the camera!). It prints documents and photos with great quality and is much faster than my 4 year old HP deskjet. I was prepared to pay twice as much at a retailer for this printer but as part of a camera bundle I got a GREAT DEAL!
If price is a consideration in acquiring a new or additional Mac, the eMac should be a no-brainer. I have a new iMac with Superdrive and a Powerbook, but the eMac is my workhorse, as efficient and effective as its siblings and even more enjoyable to operate. And when I consider that my first iMac five years ago went for twice the price of this machine, the eMac becomes an even more compelling choice.The screen has sharpness, depth, and consistent color contrast, whereas the flat-panels require constant small adjustments to stay in focus with the user's sightline. The machine has a small footprint, occupying no more desk space than the original iMac it replaced. I've never required burning a DVD, so I'm happy to forego that feature for a cost savings. Finally, at these prices you can forget about purchasing the extended warranty, especially given Apple's solid dependability. Instead, invest a few extra bucks in some more RAM.
This is the 3rd MP3 player I've owned, and it is by far the best. I looked at several different MP3/CD players, and for the money this one can't be beat.Here's what I like about the iRiver IMP-150- Easy Navigation- Fantastic no skip system- Superb sound- Plays multiple formats- "Cool" look and feel- multi-function remote- even the included earbuds are high qualityHere's what could be improved- the earbuds need a longer cord- that's itHere's what not to believe- The top of the player is flimsy. This is just not true. The top is thin, but certainly not flimsy. It feels sturdy as a rock to me.- Low volume. I suppose the volume could go a little louder, but this is true for almost all portable devices- Short battery life. It is true that the Panasonic may have a longer battery life, but if you use rechargeables, it shouldn't be any problemAll in all, I highly recommend this player!!!-
The idea behind this product is great. But the design is very poor.The plastic turn studs with which you adjust the height of the risers are so poor they will break after a few uses. They will break.Or they will break off right in the carry bag unless you are really careful not to bump the set.The price and resulting quality of this product is just way too low.Better pay 3X and get a Lowel or equivalent system that won't break on you almost immediately.
I could not get this device to work.Contacted the manufacturer and no response.Perhaps the batteries were duds.Piece of junk. Save your money.
I love this little thing. I bought my first at another retailer years ago. I also own theMonster ScreenClean Display Cleaning Kit. The Monster's cloth sometimes left streaks on my TV's screen. This one doesn't. After the little bottle of cleaning fluid was gone, I have continued to use Monster's superior fluid. I love this thing so much, I now use it to clean my TV screen, PC monitors, mirrors, glass lamps, DVD/VCR frontal displays, etc. (after featherdusting some of these items first, of course.) It is still going too! The handle, in my way of thinking, is why it doesn't tend to streak. Instead of doing dumb circles or random swishing, the handle helps me to get it going in straight, steady lines across the big screens. Yet, it is small enough to get around crevices and cracks in little jobs too.I just ordered three more from Amazon (much pricier here though), so I can continue to "abuse" this thing and have back ups for years to come.
I purchased Monster Turbine in-ear speakers during Amazon's gold box deal. I clicked the button out of an impulse even without reading any review. I knew Monster products are always ridiculously overpriced. But, with a &lt;1/2 of original Amazon typically-low selling price, I thought I could gamble.I bought it for my wife who wanted a noise-cancelling ear phone during the airplane flight. I have a pair of Bose quietcomfort over-the-ear noise cancelling earphone. She did not like it for its bulkiness.When I received the earphone, after a few trials of the ear pieces, I was blown away by the quality of the sound. As long as you find a pair of ear pieces when achieve a seal without hurting your ears, the sound is just so great that I can not take it off.Then, last week, during a business trip, I brought both my Bose noise-canceling earphone and Monster turbine and compared. To my big surprise, Monster actually beat Bose with both sound quality and noise reduction clearly. The passive noise isolation of Monster still left some audible engine noise. Bose's active noise canceling canceled the low frequency sound but generated a high pitch noise. I actually prefer the passive noise isolation now. I also wore it in the airport and I felt like I was in a movie where I saw people rushing by me and all I heard was beautiful background music. The caveat is that you might not hear the paging in the airport.Now, I think I am going to take this little gem with me whenever I travel. And, my wife can have it when I am not using it.The only drawback is that the ear pieces still cause some hurts after a long wear.
This is the EASIEST setup in the world. If hooked to cable, it programs the channels automatically. No fuss, no muss, no mess.My parents LOVE theirs. The picture quality is outstanding!
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.
While certainly not the most amazing radio I have ever heard, it does its job well. I use this as my kitchen/ portable radio. I like that it has a cd player and a tape player. I can finally borrow books on tape from the library! If you are looking for a reasonably priced radio/ cd player/ tape player this is a good choice.
My last Apple Wireless Pro keyboard had the unfortunate fate of meeting a hot chocolate death. Because I liked my last Apple keyboard so much, the natural route was to go with this new aluminum Apple wireless keyboard. Out of the box, it was as easy as installing the three included batteries, turning it on, and in less than 30 secs, pairing with the iMac.While at first I was disappointed that it did not include the 10-key and other shortcuts, I've quickly learned to live without that 25% of the keyboard. And while it appears smaller because of the omitted keys, it's actually just the size of the previous Apple Wireless Pro keyboard from the ESC to the F13 keys in length/width - I've compared. Yes it looks and feels like a MacBook's keyboard but the keys have more spacing. As a previous reviewer indicated, it has a small footprint for those desks with not much real estate.Compared to the last model, it's gone Hollywood and shed a ton of weight. It's light where the previous model came in at almost 3 lbs. In my opinion, it's better when resting on your lap and typing from the couch. It's no higher than 3/4" at its peak and contains rubber feet to keep it in place on smooth surfaces. This new keyboard is so much more responsive to finger taps, too. My previous wireless Apple keyboard was curved, thus the middle keys would sometimes not register in a fast-type situation. Not the issue with the new keyboard as it's designed as a flat typing surface. Also, the added shortcuts on the F keys (eg, Expose, Widget Dashboard, iTunes controls) are a welcome addition.Flimsy it's not! With the exception of the keys and part of the back, it's made mostly of thick aluminum. BMW makes engines from this stuff, so trust me it will hold up. This new flat surface makes for an easy cleaning of the keys as well. And while the keys are not sealed, at least you don't have to see the lint and dust the keyboard collects over time.Pair it with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse, program your own shortcut keys, and it's the perfect keyboard/mouse combo. Obviously there are no USB ports on this model, so if you need those two extra ports, go with the wired version.Overall, as a buyer I'm very satisfied with it. But please don't just take this reviewer's favorable word of this keyboard, test drive it at your nearest Apple, Best Buy with an Apple Shop, or Fry's store to see and feel for yourself.
I tried clones - some worked better than other, with main problem being consistency - a pair of the same &#34;brand&#34; would have one dying a premature death.Brand-to-brand clone quality and consistency varies widely. Money saved at first will be outweighed by losing that perfect photo opportunity because the battery was dead...Have yet to be disappointed with original Kodak batteries...
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.
We paid a little extra for this router for the integrated Vonage phone jacks included in the package. Boy, were we disappointed. We stopped using the Vonage service within a couple weeks because voice packets were dropped when multitasking with web-related activities. Refresh a webpage - dropped voice packets... check for email - dropped voice packets.Do not buy this router for Vonage services. If you care about quality phone service and you're online throughout the day, do not use Vonage.
I gave this a one star rating only because the system wouldn't allow me to give it a zero star rating. I bought the Momento 70 7 inch Wireless Digital Picture Frame as a birthday gift for my wife. It would not power on, so I returned it. I got the replacement unit - same problem. I thought that I must be doing something wrong. I tried different outlets, unplugging the cord at the unit etc. Nothing helped (I even reread the instructions!) I attempted to get help from Momento's customer service. I sent them an e-mail, but they never responded. I am going to return this product and search for one from a different company that will work.
This is an excellent 4-port USB 2.0 hub. It flawlessly handles every peripheral I plug into it. It also has an excellent, sideways-mounting power converter which fits compactly into a single outlet in a power strip without overlapping to block other outlets. So long as it continues to work well, I'm a happy camper. (I've read that Belkin's burn out. I'm waiting to see how well the ADS-TECH handles the job over the long run. So far, very well.)
First the good...This is a great sounding unit (after you buy some better headphones) that is easy to load. It gets a little weird with the extra folders Mac OSX will add, but overall if you use a pc, you won't see it.The display will trunicate file names and not give you the id3 tag while browsing, but if you just hit play that's not a problem.My unit had a little problem with the headphone jack, so I returned it. They fixed it post haste and the new unit is perfect. Their customer support is great.Back to the sound... I use this mostly for audiobooks. The volume level may need to bumped up if you are in a noisy envionment. I used MP3 Gain and they'll fix it right up.There are 2 major complaints...First... you have to buy the "pouch" case. Be careful, tho. This case is the reason my first unit went belly up. The Sony headphones I use have a connector at a 90 angle and the sides of the case "impinged" this jack. I would assume that this harmed the solder joints on the headphone jack. Here's what I did to fix it. Using 2 tie-wraps I was able to fold down the front side of the pouch. I also use the rubber cap under the unit so it will elevate the headphone jack beyond the side of the pouch.This is the BIG one. This is the reason I gave only 4 stars.When pausing, the unit will go off after a pre-determined amount of time. This is expected... I understand completely. When I turn the unit back on I have to make my way back to my track and fast forward to the appropriate time. This will stink big time if you are 45 minutes into a 60 minute track (remember... audiobooks). It would be nice if the unit would pick back up at the spot of the pause and continue without any interaction. If this can be changed in a future version, I will ammend my review and give it 5 stars.
I bought these headphones after reading several positive reviews here on Amazon. I heard tale of their revolutionary lanyard design and superior sound quality. I was wooed by the promise of a superior fit and a more comfortable listening experience. I was lulled into a false sense of well being by the built-in track-skip/call-answer button.I rushed to my office's mail distribution center daily. With baited breath I searched through the newly delivered parcels, hoping upon hope that my name would be among the chosen few destined to receive UPS's good graces. Even after the tracking results page said "lost by carrier" I didn't loose hope. My 3 day shipping turned to 5 but I stood resolute in my belief that one day if I had faith I would finally receive my headphones.Here I sit, at a bus stop blocks from my house on my Trusty MacBook listening to my old worn-out beat-up original iPhone headphones. My hopes and dreams shattered. My excitement have become my contempt.I hate you Rivet Stereo Headset (iPhone Compatible) headphones, I hate you so much. I cannot possibly fathom how so many people could write so many positive things about a product that fails to meet even my most basic expectations. I have lost faith in my fellow human beings. First professional wrestling, now this.Without further pontification allow me to attempt enumerate just the very most upsetting facets of these headphones (if you can call them headphones, I am not sure they qualify).1. The sound quality is terrible. Anyone that says otherwise doesn't have ears. The treble is flat and the bass response is nonexistent. I'm reminded of trying to make a telephone call on a tennis shoe.2. The revolutionary lanyard design would be great if my neck was 36 inches around. I lack a neck proportionate to a bullflog and have to fish into the folds of my jacket to retrieve the microphone/track-skip/call-answer pod. I haven't tried making a call yet but I imagine I'd get some pretty interesting looks yelling into my jacket.3. They stopped working almost immediately. There appears to be an electrical short in the microphone/track-skip/call-answer pod and the left channel cuts out intermittently.I would return these headphones, but it's not worth my time. I implore you, do not make the same mistake I did. Go spend 100 bux on some real headphones. At least if they suck they'll be worth sending back.
these guys are slow, and it took 3 days for them to reply to my email. they create the UPS tracking in the system, but the order actually does not get shipped out for days later or until your start calling them.soon after my email, i notice the transit of my order. wonder why. standard shipping is not the reason to slow release the order for shipping, after all, there are other sellers to go to for my next PocketWizards set.ps..i don't need to be told the second time of the UPS tracking number. The question was: when do you actually ship the order.pps..somehow FEEDBACK option is not available to leave my comments to them.
the sound of these earbuds are very very good. they have a lot of bass and the treble is clear. also another good thing is that they hook around your ear so they stay on better. overall they are better than the clip type, behind the neck type, and light weight type.
Don't spend big money on HDMI cables. Was less than $5 when I purchased it (and worth much more than that)!
In order of their appearance: (1) dangerously slippery surface, can literally slip out of your hand (2) unit slides off of slide-on bar when tilted (3) case catch stopped working at 2 weeks without any trauma, so it constantly gapped open in my purse. At the time, there were no alternative cases so it at least protected the unit (poorly) for a while. I threw this waste of money away.
I was hesitant to purchase this bridge due to the poor customer reviews, but I'm glad I did. I had my old Bondi Blue iMac, running Mac OS 9.2, on the Internet within five minutes. It only took that long because my wireless router's set up with shared key encryption, MAC filtering, and no beaconing. This little unit does what it's supposed to do right out of the box, and it's easily configurable, if needed, using the Web browser of any machine you plug into it. I haven't even opened the CD.The only drawbacks--which are all minor--are 1) it doesn't seem to get as good of a signal as my other devices, but since it has a replaceable antenna and comes with very long cords I can fix that; 2) its form factor and LED displays don't match other typical Netgear products' style (like their routers and access points) so it looks kind of odd; and 3) whenever you click Apply in the Web configuration screens, it requires the bridge to reboot, which takes a minute or two, and if you switch from a static IP to DHCP, you'll probably lose your connection entirely and have to figure out what the bridge's new IP is to get back to the configuration page.None of the complaints I have are a big deal, and I'm very happy with this product. I just wish it was a little cheaper, since it's basically just a wireless &quot;card&quot; for PCs that can't use a real wireless card.
I purchased this based off the reviews on Amazon, and when I had my first chance to use it on a 12-hour plane trip, it performed even better than I thought it would powering my Ipod while watching video. I would definitely recommend this to someone, prefer the fact this charges the Ipod vs. just powering it, and also love the fact that it fits into my Bose Headphone case. I will be taking this on all my plane rides from now on, and have already recommended it to friends.
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.
This bag arrived in a huge box big enough to hold a VCR, the bag has a lot of storage areas and is versatile but I had to return it because it is simply too big and too ugly. Unless you are built like a football player this bag will cover your entire back.
Like the previous reviewer I got mine for a great price from Staples which more than makes it worth my while. My first try at setting up the printer was unsuccessful ... I had consistent paper jams once the sheet finally left the paper tray - so I took my original printer back to Staples and exchanged it for a new one that works just fine.The printer quality is great for what I do (Word and Excel mostly) and the speed is fantastic. No complaints in either department.I do think that the printer is oversized though and could be less obtrusive on my desk. Additionally - if you leave the power on, it occassionally "cycles" as if ready to print for 3 - 5 seconds about once every 4 hours. Odd - and occassionally scarey when you aren't expecting it in the middle of the night.Minor complaints for what is a pretty good printer and - if you paid what I did for it - a great price.
This unit is an exceptional value with impressive musical reproduction capabilities (especially low frequency bass) and has excellent workmanship. It was a holiday present to myself that I enjoy very much, especially since I am using it more than my indoor hi-end music system since it is so portable.
If you are into highend stuff, stay away. But for the occasional listener, and semi frequent flyer like me, they are a bargain. Noise cancelling works fine. Not the most durable construction. The power switch always seems to get bumped into the "on" position while not in use so I am constantly replacing the battery. Would be nice if they came in a hard case instead of the cheap fake leather bag...but for the price, I guess you can't expect too much. Overall, a decent set of noise cancelling head phones at a very reasonable price.
Works great! Just insert your card perpendicular into side slot and then plug unit into a USB port on your computer. XP installs device quickly. When in use, the cap fits onto the back end of the device.I would have given it 5 Stars, but having a cord/strap loop on the loose-fitting cap seems dumb...if they separate, you save the cap, but loose the device! ???
don't buy the tape. the wheels inside are constructed such that they turn in the opposite direction. it might be that in a player that doesn't care about it, the sound is transmitted correctly via the magnetic head, however my car tape player immediately realizes that there is something wrong with the tape, first thinks it's the end of the tape, and after reversing the direction twice displays Tape Error and rejects the tape. the problem is not with my player, but with the tape. this cheap Chinese crap is simply constructed totally incorrectly.
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
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.
I purchased this item to have an extra cap on hand in case I loose the caps that come with my lenses. It fits well and securely. I highly recommend this item.
I have a Sony Mavica and use these disks whenever I go on a trip as temporary &quot;film&quot; until I get back home. I haven't lost a picture yet on them. Once I get back home, I burn them to a CD-RW, but they are great for going on the road and not having to take a laptop with a CD-RW and media along. I just put the case in my oversize camera bag with a couple extra charged batteries and away I go. For the price, they can't be beat.
I agree with many of the reviews (buttons poorly placed, keyboard arguably not faster than Graffiti, excellent screen color, etc.), and love the device in general; but would like to give you more info about the camera to help choose between the V and non-V models. I have owned a 3.2 megapixel digital camera, and the Handspring expansion Eyemodule camera for comparison. The CLIE camera takes descent color photos. They appear particularly nicely on the small PDA screen, and can easily take photos in good light (mandatory, no flash), especially of close objects (within 5-6 feet). Great for quick photos of people (can even take mini size and attach to address files!), kids, etc. At a distance, slightly grainy for sure, but I have photographed my house, my car, and even my flagpole with good success. Again, bright light is required for a good shot. Can take MANY shots without wearing down the battery (exactly how many i do not know, but would guess dozens and dozens), and they are all thumbnailed in tiny size in the PDA program to allow access, review. Can import/export to Memory Stick, and I have a 128MB Memory STick in the slot [price] and can store hundreds of color photos. Uses: I have a friend househunting who uses his to take photos of each home. Take car wreck damage photos, take people you meet at a bar photos, take road sign photos for directions, a quickpic for on-line sales, covertly snap people you work with to show the spouse ("this is Jennie that I work with...see, she ain;t so cute"), etc. The fact that you have the camera all the time is a major plus! Can change effects, can take B/W pics, can change lighting sensitivity, can even do some (useless) fun picture effects (solar, negatives, etc.). All photos can be modified on the CLIE with PaintWorks (included) right on the CLIE to add funny gestures, change some colors, and such (but does not crop, enlarge etc.) Negative: unlike my Eyemodule Handspring that can hotsync the images to a PC, Sony has decided to make us buy a Memory Stick and Reader/Writer ([price]; the knock-off reader only is [price]) to get the photos from CLIE, to Stick, to PC. Once on the PC can modify with any software program you use, as these are JPEG images. Can email, print hard copy and the like. The Sony Memory Stick reader/writer is also very helpful, but I do not beleive required, to get your CD collection on Memory Stick MP3s for CLIE listening. So, bottom line, you will be spending another [price] dollars beyond the PDA price to get a large size Memory stick and the reader, count on it. I personally use the camera every few days, which is more than I can say for my digicam that I never seem to have when I need it. For the extra [price] bucks, the camera, in my humble opinion, is very worthwhile. Happy shooting!
This is a nice storage system. My only concern is that the inserts are a bit flimsy. My son is two and likes to put up his books. I'm afraid that the inserts will tear one day. It hasn't happened yet but I wish they were made out of wood. Overall, this is a great value for the money. Everything else appears durable.
I'm sorry, I completely disagree with all the other reviews. These are my favorite earbud headphones of all time. They are quick and easy to put on (unlike regular earbuds where the cords get all tangled up). I wear them behind the neck or "backwards" under the chin like regular earbuds. I ride a motorcycle and these are the only earbuds that you can adjust with your helmet on. You can do this because they are rigid: you can grab the line and adjust it from outside your helmet. They are also very comfortable and non-intrusive with the helmet on. I also ride my bicycle with them under my cycling helmet. Again, you can adjust them unlike any other loose corded earbud headphone. They don't sell them anymore in stores, so I freaked out and bought 6 pair on the internet. So basically the nike/philips flight headphones are the best earbud style headphones for the motorcycle or bicycle. Even besides all that, they are worth buying because the earbud cords don't get tangled up. But that is just my humble opinion. ~~Brad
These is the most comfortable headphones I've used, and I've bought and used some very nice ones. I wear glasses and regular headphones become painful after 30-60 minutes. Ear plugs trap moisture in the ear canal and that's uncomfortable after a few hours. While it may seem nothing will make me happy, these headphones do. I've used them for several weeks now, and I'm still happy.
I bought this camera at sams club. I didnt know anything about camcorders and this was my first one. Now that Ive had it for awhile, I know more about the features that I want. The cool things about this camera are the numerous functions, like letterbox, color saturation, black & white, etc. The DIS is pretty decent at close range. The mic pickup is great. The noise of the tape recording has never been a problem. The couple of bad things are that the opening for the Firewire and attachments is kinda clumsy. The film quality is very very good.Id buy again.
I installed this and I had read that there were problems with the drivers but I used the option to check for upgraded software on install and the update software was installed and all seems good. Picture clarity is quite good.
The Magnavox 15MF605T 15" LCD Flat Panel TV is a joy to watch. The picture quality is detailed and the sound is very clear. The HD quality from this product really shows. So far, I'm am very satisfied with this purchase.
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 purchased this small, wonderful unit about 10 months ago. Fantastic! Great for travel, wonderfully compact, good battery life, excellent viewing for a small unit. WiFi works great! Fast, but not blazing speed. Then, about three months ago, I let my 16 year old daughter borrow it to watch a movie one night! BIG MISTAKE. She fell asleep with it on her bed, rolled over, and it fell approximately 3' to a carpeted floor. Only got picture on half the screen, so the LCD had to be replaced. Very PRICEY repair! Sony Tech Support was great! Tech support sent me a box via overnight, I sent the unit in, and three days later I had it back! Since its return it has worked fine. Only problem was the Windows registry didn't recognize the DVD/CD player, but again Sony tech was helpful. Enjoy it, take good care of it, purchase the LCD insurance, and don't loan it to anyone....
I was given these headphones as a Christmas present. At first glance, the packaging was lacking the flashy graphics of most major brands. After opening the package I saw a retro looking headset that matched the black and white box. At this point I was skeptical. After plugging the headphones into my computer and starting up iTunes, I was in love. The SR60s cover a wide range of tones from classical, to hip-hop. You can actually feel the bass while also experiencing the mids and highs. Perfect!
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.
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 they 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.
People keep complaining about not being able to be in there basement and get a signal. I had the same problem, but then I took some time and adjusted where the unit was placed, (made sure it was away from interference Power supplies, monitor, ect) and placed it on a shelf away from my computer equipment and my coverage got much better, I think a downstairs bathroom only gets bad reception but Hey I should not be on from there anyhow :-)
The picture does not do this product justice. This is a beefy head and is well made.
ONE WORD: EXCELLENT!!!!! This keyboard is awsome for editors and average computer users alike. GREAT GREAT DEAL TOO!
I used this Nikon connection kit for the first time last week , so it worked. I would recommend to anybody needing a camera flash connection kit.
I use this on a 300MM lens and the optics are really good. It works fine on the 70-200mm Sony G but the autofocus hunts. There are 8 matching contacts. Everything appears to work OK but it just does not lock focus. I switch the lens to manual and everything works as expected. I have been pleased with the optical quality but suspect the Sony 2X is a little bit sharper. However for the $300 price difference it better be.Kenko Teleplus MC-7 "DG" 2x AF Teleconverter for the Maxxum & Sony Alpha Mount.
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 found this little device to be very exciting. I live more than 35 miles from the transmitting stations in Chicago and I get all but two digital stations with the included antenna.Pros: The picture is crisp and clear. The antenma is small and compact and works well. You can record programs to your hard drive and view later. You can take still high resolution snap shots as the programs are played. The price is very reasonable. You get Wide Screen HD TV on your PC for a very small price.Cons: There is a capability to schedule recording to your hard drive, but with Win XP MCE I have, it does not work. I downloaded the lastest SW from their web site and the scheduling was fixed but the application is unstabe and hangs. So I stuck with the SW which came with it and live without the scheduled recording feature.Overall, I highly recommend buying this device!
We are enjoying the Sony radio. Good quality at a fair price. Nice sound and very practical. Has an MP3 jack and remote control. Very satisfied with this product.
As a new professional photographer, I needed a portable lighting solution that was affordable, but that I also knew would be with me for a long time. Using it with a Canon 50D body, it works beautifully. I have shot several events and was able to get exactly the lighting I needed. I have purchased a plastic light diffuser to use with this to soften the light and spread it more. There are several diffusers you can purchase to use with this product. I have also recently purchased a Beauty Dish and a 24" Softbox to use with this Speedlite, and the lighting is beautiful on my models. There is a learning curve with this product, especially when introducing light modifiers, and reading the manual is helpful, but will take some time to learn all you can do with this Speedlite. I would highly recommend this product. Five Stars.
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.
Installed with no problem on my XP Pro machine. Keyboard has great feel. All works great except that you can't use this keyboard as your only keyboard if you want to ever enter a keypress during bootup (for example to modify bios settings or start windows in safe mode) because the keyboard is not operational until windows completes it's startup problem. This is a real inconvenience, and also causes my bios to report a keyboard error on every machine restart.
If you fly much, it is a must. Most Airlines have power ports and therefore you can just plug in and power your laptop forever...then at the destination you change cords and use the AC in your hotel etc. I could not be happier. If you are thinking of just getting the AC version without the Cigarette lighter adapter, think again and send the extra bucks to have the long term versatility.
After doing some extensive browsing, reading reviews here and elsewhere, and having had many high quality products from JBL all my life, I decided on these headphones to replace my current iPod ones with a superior quality than the average $5 headphones, yet the sound quality is absolutely terrible, very dissapointing given that JBL has a reputation for high volume, high quality sound, perhaps not audiophile level, but definitely always above average. The bass is simply not existent, overall the sound is distorted with an iPod or even to a CD player. I gave this product 2 stars because the fit, look and finish is really great, but the sound was truly awful. I ended up getting much better sound from a set of Philips headphones I found at $10 at my local Walgreen's. Hopefully my next JBL product will restore my faith in the brand.
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 batteries are a godsend! I was frustrated with my camera (d580 zoom) because the batteries didn't last at all. I used these on my tour through Europe - they lasted over 2 weeks of CONSTANT photo taking, reviewing, turning the camera on and off... They were great. I also have the rechargable AA's, but I would rather pay for these because they last so much longer. Worth the money.
(...)It has a lot of slots to put in your cd/dvd, but once it get full, the case became stuffy and hard to close, or even search around to find the cd/dvd that you are looking for.
The instruction are SO-SO. Once I got it combined with my scope.....Just what I needed.... not too short and I can adjust it to where I need it...GOOD BUY
My girlfriend gave me this DVD player for Christmas, and I couldn't be happier! Wonderful picture, super easy to set up and get running, durable and it looks great. I really don't have any problems with this player.
I'd been thinking about buying the Sports Pack for awhile when my girlfriend and I planned a cruise to the Western Caribbean. That's all it took! I was sold. The order and prompt yet reasonable shipping went very well (as always with Amazon!)I used the Sports Pack to take about 160 photos in 45 min. while snorkeling on the Atoll Reef 12 miles off Belize. here are some that have been enhanced using iphoto http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstarchef7/ just look for the underwater shots :>) enjoy! .mike
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 got my camera and (...) it's awsome works great every time..and i've dropped it and it did't even scratch cause it's steel.........great product
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!
The delivery was very quick... I would say this is a very reliable seller. The product was also in pristine condition.
I have an &quot;ancient&quot; Windows 98SE laptop. The setup and configuration for this device could not have been simpler. I was astounded by how automatic everything was. The only problem (not Netgear's fault, really), that I encountered was that I already had a machine on my home network that I statically gave 192.168.0.1 and so there was a conflict. That was easily resolved.I haven't had much chance to play with the security features of the router and haven't tested the range yet. So far, so good.I was also pleased that I got a 4-port 100-Mbps switch in the deal, too. I had been thinking about retiring my 10-Mbps passive hub, and lo-and-behold the wireless router has 4 100-Mbps ports on it. How cool is that!
These devices work as stated and this is a very good company to buy from. Now I can get to the buying of some more of these.
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.
I bought this item as a Christmas gift for my mother and I feel terrible!! Navigation is so difficult and frustrating!!! Scrolling back and forward is very hard, the buttons just get stuck ...we keep pressing and nothing happens!! uggghhhh
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.
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!
This sleeve will do the job! It protects your Powerbook on all sides. It doesn't have a handle which is the only thing I wish it did have, but for traveling in a bookbag it is the perfect sleeve. It also has a rubber on the sides to protect from drop impact.I would recommend this sleeve for anyone who needs a travel sleeve to go from place to place.
I researched several printers and settled on the Brother HL 1440 because of initial price and cost of replacement cartridge. After several months of very light use, it started smudging the paper. Using the cleaning procedure shown in Brother's visual instructions did not help. I have to print three pages to get a good one.My advice to those relying on these reviews is to be selective. some of the beaming reviews come from well-intentioned people who just bought the printer and have no previous experience with laser printers.I will let my level of frustration dictate when it's time to junk it and go back to HP.
I'm one of the few "old school" folks who still use cassette tapes, so I'm glad that TDK still makes them, especially in the 120-minute format.
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.
ooops, my printer(s) are USB only - now what do i do? otherwise, the device works just dandy (replaced my lame Linkys 4-port without hassle)
The iTrip universal is not as good as its $50+ cousin but at 90% performance of the top priced unit is impossible to beat. Just find a quiet station and you will be enjoying lots of mp3 music. The 10% difference is due to inner city interference but if you live and work in the suburbs you will not notice the difference.
As the owner of an iMac G5, I found a need to replace the keyboard and mouse that came with the machine - and this is the mouse I've finally settled on - and it's perfect.In the past week I've tried out the Logitech Cordless Duo Mouse, the Kensington Wireless Optical Desktop mouse (both part of a keyboard/mouse package) as well as the optical Macally iceMouse, and I wasn't please with either of them - primarily from an ergonomic standpoint.But after orienting myself to how I would work with my machine at home, I realized I didn't have a need for a wireless keyboard, but a wireless mouse would be a huge benefit. So I returned the iceMouse and purchased the RFMouse, and it's awesome!Here is a quick run down:[PROS]1. Excellent ergonomic design - extremely comfortable to hold.2. 3-buttons and a scroll wheel, which is all I need.3. Wireless w/ rechargeable (4) batteries included.4. Battery charger located in the receiver, which is a nice bonus.5. Color coordinates with the iMac.6. Very smooth scroll wheel, with great tactile response.7. Power switch ON the mouse so you can reduce battery consumption - brilliant![CONS]1. Scroll wheel seems to sit a little higher up toward the hand than the previous mice I've tested - definitely easy to get used to, it just means moving your finger up a little more to scroll and click.2. That's it!It's a great compliment to the Macally ICEKey Keyboard, which as a combination is a perfect replacement for the stock Apple products. Granted, everyone has their own preference when it comes to mice, but after testing out 3 mice that appear to be the leaders that cater to the Mac line of computers, the Macally RFMouse is stellar.Enjoy!P.S. To the reviewer who gave the product 1 star because it is right-hand biased - how is that review suppose to help anybody? the majority of mice on the market are for right-handed people - and it's been my experience that if a mouse is left-hand oriented, THAT is printed on the packaging - I think most people assume it to be right-handed.
own it for 5 years now great picture the colors are bright and clear and look nice and good sound,it had good reception before i put it on satellite yes the vcr was ok when it work it quite 5 months after having it but never seen a tv/vcr combo were the vcr didn't break fast from any brand so i am happy and glade i bought it
Looks good and initially worked ok...for about a month. Only complaint up 'till then was that the setup was somewhat tricky and not intuitive.Then the "shower" radio, with occasional use, burned through its first set of batteries. Clearly, it had shorted and the batteries used up their juice way too quickly.In the second month, the radio stopped working altogether which, uhhm, was pretty much the point of the purchase. Much to my surprise, one throw of the device onto the floor seemed to fix it for another two weeks but then it malfunctioned again. Tossing the thing against concrete a second time did not seem to help anything. I'm off to buy something new.Bottom line: the battery compartment and the innards leak water and the radio shorts out. Jensen should be ashamed. If you have the misfortune of already owning one of these, toss it hard against a wall. It may help.
The Sony DSC V3 has long been out of production, and I'm glad that an after market product is still available for this digicam. The adapter tube is of great quality. I can now attach filters on my V3, using standard sized filters (52mm). I can now do IR photography with the V3 in nightshot mode using R72+ND filters attached to the Raynox tube adapter.The adapter looks nice on the V3.Looks like the dealer overnight it to my address, so it can reach me on time (expected day of delivery). I did received it, but still slow. I could have received within days of order instead of weeks. Shipping this slow should have been free.I'm still happy though.Oh by the way, the price is ok. It could have been lower.
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.
I previously owned a canon elph sd300. it wassmaller and lighter and easier to fit in mypocket, but when shooting in low light andwhen shooting landscapes the fine details wereoften blurry. The sd700is is a little largerand heavier, but it still fits in my largerpockets and in the same carrying case. Theimage stabilization works well in low light andwhen shooting landscapes. It is an excellentupgrade to the elph line. I give 4 stars andnot 5 because I would have preferred the smallerform factor of my previous elph, but with the IStechnology included. That would have been perfect.one other note: I accidentally dropped my new sd700from about three feet onto a very solid concrete floorand the camera has worked perfectly ever since. seemslike a solid product.
I got these as a gift for Christmas once and just love them. Neat to get something to record music on other than a boring looking CD-R. Never had an issue recording onto them, they burned great. No coasters! And they play well too, even if you accidentally scratch them. Super product, I highly recommend them.
I have a cb radio attached to my motorcycle, but used the portable as a communication device on a motorcycle ride with seven women riding together. It was great, had good communication and was able to hear well. it was used with the headset and we appreciated the ability to let the lead and tail person keep in touch with each other. the system worked well and we are considering getting more.
This antenna mount was shown on amazon as an item other people purchased with the LAVA HD antenna however I couldn't find the dimensions of the tube but bought it anyway. This mount is exactly the same mount that Dish Network uses and will not fit inside the LAVA HD antenna mount. I had to extensively modify this mount and purchase another section of pipe to get it to work with the LAVA HD antenna.
This is a great flash, very versatile. I am still learning about my camera and my flash to get the best photos but I could not believe the improvement this flash made.
Wonderful camara for use domestic servant, has many functions of camaras with but much high prices
The Cisco-Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter was purchased to add networking capability and internet access for an old Toshiba Satellite 2105CDS Laptop. The install was easy and the enclosed CD drivers worked out of the box without getting the latest updated drivers from the Cisco-Linksys website, although I did download them and archived them in case I need them should I run into a problem later. The upgrades done on this laptop were 128 MB more memory, a larger and faster 120 GB PATA hard drive, and this wireless-G adapter. This is an OLD, OLD laptop, 400 MHz AMD-K6 processor, 64 MB RAM (now w/ 160 MB), S-3 VIRGE MX w/ 2 MB Video RAM, 24X CD-ROM and a 4.3 GB Toshiba Hard Drive ...State-of-the-Art for 1999 running Windows 98 SE. This is a "Kicks-n-Giggles" project just see if I could get the poor old tired thing to work well enough to sit on my sofa instead of behind one of two other desktops and read my email. After receiving this card I tested it on the original Windows 98 SE install with the old hard drive and just adding the 128 MB memory chip. NO GO, could not get the CD drivers to work, (the issue was the video drivers needed updating). Installed the new 120 GB hard drive and set up Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000 PRO SP4 in dual boot configuration after partitioning and formatting then completed the OS installs. BIOS update, latest drivers updates, and all MS Updates installed then put in the driver CD under both OSes and it installed and connected with NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. Adapter has good connection signal, speed and range. I intend to reconfigure this system as a dual boot with Windows 2000 and Linux. I have not tested Linux yet.MORAL: If you are having install problems, update all your system drivers, check MS Update for latest OS updates, and go to Cisco-Linksys website for latest adapter driver updates then give the install another try.
Will not ship to a PO Box. This is a major inconvenience to the millions of Americans that use a P.O. Box for convenience and security.
I purchased the Pretec Modem for a Cassiopeia E-115. The Modem usually will not Dial Out and Hangs at the Port Open &amp; has to be reset. It sometimes indicates that an IR Send or Receive is in use indicating that there is a conflict.Sometimes reinstalling the ISP information will get the modem to function properly for a while. Most of the time the Modem will not Dial.Technical support was NOT helpful &amp; they kept referring me to a website that did not offer any insight into this particular problem.If you purchase this product for a Cassiopeia E-115 I hope your experience is more pleasant.
I used to have a Logitech Wingman stick, and it worked great for many years until I wore it out. So, I decided to stay with the brand. What a disappointment this stick is! As I said in the title, looks and feels great, button placement is good.After about 3 days, I started having problems with it holding calibration. It will reset itself by unpluging USB, but the reset may only last a few minutes. It will bank right when untouched, but then doesn't have a full range to the right, so banks are slow, making it impossible to chase opponents using right turns in games like Crimson Skies. I have to hold constant pressure slightly to the left to keep it (semi) straight and level.I thought is was a fluke or just a defective product. The logitech site is full of posts from people with nearly identical problems who are on their 4th (or more) replacements with the same result. Bottom line, it is poorly designed and constructed. Buy it if you want a cool looking paperweight. If you want to fly, on the other hand, try a Saitek or something else.
I really liked my MX700 but I wanted a lighter and more portable mouse. After a fruitless search to find a light cordless mouse, so I started looking around for corded mouse and stumbled across this bad boy.First thing I noticed when I started to install the mouse was a little piece of paper that said I need to uninstall all my mouse drivers. I use a laptop at the moment and I wasn't about to remove the touchpad drivers, so I just installed the drivers without uninstalling my currents ones. Bottomline, I have yet to have a problem. This thing is really fast and the on-the-fly sensitivity change is really handy. My reaction in CS and UT2004 is much quicker compared to the MX700 thanks to the light weight. The mouse is lower than my MX700 which I personally think is more comfortable. The scroll wheel was a bit farther forward on the mouse then I expected but it is fairly easy to get use to. The carry case is a nice bonus since I can pack the mouse up with my laptop, throw it in my bacpack, and it won't get scratched at all.My only complaint is the side buttons. The ones on the right side are only reachable with my pinky which basically renders them useless. The ones on the left side are awkward too. Rather than have two seperate buttons, the buttons are connected and rock back and forth meaning if you press towards the middle both buttons activate and that can get a bit annoying.I would highly recommend this mouse if you are looking for a light, portable, corded mouse that is not only functional but very cool looking too.
Great camera!!! I got it in three days after it had been shipped. Takes great pix. It came with all the items in the product description. I would highly recommend it for my friends!
The Garmin 270 is very simple to use. It is small, but the screen is easy to see. I plan to take it to Europe this summer and hope the European maps are as reliable as the US ones! I love that it is portable and can fit into a little case, then into my purse.
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 give it 1 star, but I never used it. Had to return it to get the Pro Duo Memory Stick, to be compatible with the camera I bought.
I can't remember buying anything as nicely packaged as these ear speakers which must be why they cost so much.I plugged them into my NAD receiver with ZZ Top playing and kept rearranging the ear pieces trying to get them to sound better. So I swapped out eartips and put on Etta James and it sounded like I was listening to her on and old AM radio.I'm giving them two stars rather than one because they have a nice traveling case and I liked the assortment on eartips. I'm giving them to my grandson.
This flash is wonderful in concept. However, mine makes a terrible high-pitched squeaking noise when the power is turned on. The build seems cheap: lightweight plastic and crummy electronics. Half the time it fails to fire, which is a huge PITA when you're shooting film.
The "Linksys EZXS55W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch" is a fairly simple device that allows for the easy expansion of your existing network.This switch connects to your router and gives you an extra 5-ports to connect other devices to the network. The devices can all have different duplex/speed settings and they will work fine.This switch is very inexpensive, costing about the same as a simple hub. It was simple to set up, taking less than 10 minutes, and has never given me any problems.Highly Recommended!
bear cat scanners are a good scaner i get a lot of enjoyment out of it and listen to it alot the from amazon is exellent ups dellivered with in six days great place to buy
These speakers are perfect for the audiophile on a budget. JBL long known as a top name in stereo floor speakers is now a great addition to your computer audio needs. Perfect for quality sound when listening to your iTunes collection or satellite radio. Definately worth the cost.
Mine arrived, tried to set it up, wouldn't work, called support, product is discontinued, no support available. Asking for a refund is getting me a run-around, will probably have to enter a claim soon.
Win 7 divers do load. I'm not sure what they are doing though. I think its just a microphone and speaker if you are not on XP. Only the mute and volume button work which I can live with. Works ok on calls to individuals. Every conference call has complaints of and echo I end up having to either mute when I'm not speaking or put on headphones.Im sending it back.
The Leica I bought is decent and delicate. The shipping was fast and the packaging is detailed.
It doesn't work unless you have proper radio signals, and it doesn't charge. I wasn't impressed. I mean, I still use it while I can. But the sound quality isn't pleasant.
These speakers are excellent.... The two satellite speakers provide a crisp sound with perfect clarity.. The bass has a smooth bass that can very loud. This system can shake the house... i have nothing negative to say about this product and i advise anyone who is reading this to buy this product.. A great price for great speakers@@!!!!!
It takes me a two whole days to figure out how it can be installed, still not sucessful!!worth 3o bulks, not 130
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!
Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)Very good camera, it takes excellent pictures, adjusts well, and is very small in size.It does everything I want it to do, and does a great job at it while it's doing it.The only problem I have with this camera is the ease in which you can scratch. Be very careful about putting it in a pocket with keys or spare change. I suggest getting a case or a skin to protect it. But other then that it is an excellent camera.
My camera wouldn't accept this card but Eek Technology, the amazon merchant I purchased it from, took it back even though the mistake was mine. Check your camera carefully to make sure it can use this high capacity card. If it can, I'd suggest you take a close look at Eek when you are purchasing.
I agree this machine is junk I bought it from Walmart it ran for a week then died Walmart and RCA want nothing to do with it we should all get together and start a lawsuit I lost $250 on this piece of s#&t. My DVD and VHS tape are still stuck inside the mouth of the piece of RCA garbage I bought a Panasonic DVD/VHS recorder after this one died I've had it about a year now and love it, go Panasonic it may cost a bit more but worth every penny.........Michael from Rhode Island
out of 100 i think i had 1 coaster(failed dvd), and im half way through my second spindle with no coasters. my dvd player reads them all the way to the edge of the disc and other dvd players with little dvd-r support seem to like these. anybody who burns many dvds knows that vebatim consistently has the best quality. if your new to the dvd backup game, dont skimp on quality! and for this price, you get both quality and cheapness.EDIT: on my 3rd spindle and no new coasters since that first one...EDIT: 4th spindle and no more coasters!! I think that first coaster was user error. Ive been have troubles with my burner latley, no fault of the discs. It was the same problem with failed DVD but at that time I didn't know what to do. Replacing the disc solved the problem but trying again same disc would have probably solved the problem.
This device is the only remote you need, attaches to camera strap securely and is alwasys available. This work while you are in front of the camera. If you want to activate then this out of direct sight of the electric eye you will need the manual switch also.
I didn't review these initially as they were a gift for someone else. I've been told they're still working and in use every day at the office.
Nowhere in the description of this mouse does it show or describe a clumsy added attachment that plugs into the USB port and requires more counterspace and worse yet, in my experience has to be situated in very close proximity to the mouse. Oh well, you get what you pay for I guess. It was a good deal.. I knew it was too good to be true. Most optical mice have a USB attachment about as long as ones index finger. This has an 18 inch cord (just a guess-timate) with an added attachment thats just as big as the actual mouse... too clumsy! The mouse works ok.
I bought the wireless router in 2006.09, and installed it in my home. The Router installed CD is very hard to follow and to use. It always causes failure to setup the internet connection. Before I used the router, I have normal internet connection with easy setup. Once the router is working for the wired connection, it nevers works for a wireless status. I do not recommend to purchase it.
Apparently, it's a hit or miss with this product. Unfortunately for me, the shelves were fine at the toppermost use and on the bottom shelve. Anything in between will not work. On my unit, the outside particle boards are both bowed. Consequently, the shelves will not hold unless you extend the dowels that keep the shelving in place. It's a hassle. I should have sent them back. Buyer be wary if purchasing this item. I am qurious on point of origin???
This is my second Garmin GPS unit. I previously owned a Garmin Streepilot III which I absoulutely loved but unfortunately it got stolen.As usual, the routing is outstanding and very accurate. The routing even routes past accidents and traffic jams if the FM Traffic service is activated !The good:1. Text to speech2. Bluetooth - very good quality (Check garmin's site for compatible phones)3. Suction mount works flawlessly4. FM Traffic receiver5. MP3 player - works well (For sound effects, suggest buying a $15 Belkin FM Transmitter rather than paying extra $$$ for the units with a transmitter) - check coverage in your are6. Fast searches7. Long battery lifeThe not so good:1. No ability to add via points ( the sp3 had this as a feature added by garmin via a update so am hoping this will be added later as a software update)2. Unable to preprogram routes and save them.3. Just enough bulky to not fit into your pocket.4. FM service is extra $60 for 15 months after the first 3 monthsI would recommend this unit over all the other Garmin units as the price and features are well balanced. This is all you will ever need to be able to go from point A to B and anywhere in between.
Bought this to use as a back up for my hard drive since the price was good for what I needed. Seems to work fine-just plug it in and you're ready. I wouldn't want to use it for everyday stuff since the cap could easily be lost- I have a different style for that purpose.
I purchased both the Sony Cybershot and the Canon Powershot and ended up returning the Sony. I found the Canon to be more user friendly. We only came across two downsides: the flash and batteries, but easy to deal with. The Sony was nice, but it was slow between shots, felt clunky and I didn't like the location of the buttons. Both are good cameras, I think it comes down to personal preference.
I have owned 3 Canons and have always been very impressed with the features and usability.This camera is no different.I've upgraded from the ELPH S500 series (a point-and-shoot) because I felt that I'd learned all I needed to with simpler cameras. I purchased this camera because of the positive reviews (like this one) talking about the wonders of the features.While I love this camera, i'll give you the negative bits that I'm always looking for to give a truly balanced opinion on the features of a product; "I love it, I love it, I love it" doesn't convince me of whether I want to purchase it or not.In no particular order:Pros:-physically: it's small, lightweight and while plastic, still feels solid enough to put into my bag.-coming down in price, the cost of these DSLRs are really moving down.-wide assortment of lenses from many manufacturers available-the pictures are, as everyone says, amazing. the colors are rich, the default settings are pretty good in itself. I've toyed with some of the color and sharpness settings and have had good results.-easy to use, intuitive, the center "set" button is reprogrammable also for easy use of certain features.-great for beginners, it's designed for the consumer, not pros, and I really have learned a lot from its simplicity. Menus, instruction books, and others are simple to understand.-Great for beginning and moving up. This is my plan, as I'm finding that photography is a strong passion of mine now. I had noticed that the higher end cameras, the 5D, etc. all use the same lenses, so eventually I'd like to move up. For right now, this camera is awesome.Cons:-the size makes it difficult for my hands, I bought an extended battery grip and it fits much better. However, this makes it a bit heavier.-rear screen is not recessed. this makes me nervous that it's going to get scratched or cracked somehow. wish they'd spent a little more on plastic and pushed the screen a little deeper into the body.-the camera shows the settings on the LCD on the back. While I think this is ok, I do feel as though it shortens the battery life. You can change the settings to turn it off, but the shortest is goes is 30 seconds. I wish it had the old digital readout on the older and higher-end cameras. then you could see the settings all the time.-I do have a dead pixel on my LCD, that bummed me out, but it's not bad.-This is a wish more than a complaint, but I would like to be able to fold up the mirror and be able to see the LiveView that's available on the Olympus SLR's and the Mark III. I would think that it wouldn't be that hard to do.-I have worries about APS-C sensors being discontinued, which could mean no future lenses. But since Canon seems to have made a solid consumer-based camera line, I don't think it'll be anytime soon.Overall, it's a great camera. I recommend you get this or a Nikon over the other brands. Between this and the Nikon, get this. As a consumer-grade, this really is top of the line.
Well I would love to write a good review but I ordered this product on 4/24 and I just found out today (5 days later)that the seller I bought it from can't deliver me the product because he's out of town... Maybe the face to face purchase at my local electronics store is the best way to go.Doug
pros: sounds okaycons: initial setup is WAY TOO LOUD, there is distortion at high volumes, it DESTROYED my speaker amp======================================I bought this to replace my laptop's broken sound card.It does an okay job, but the "surround sound" thing is useless. Fact of life: you can't pull 7.1 surround sound out of 2 headphone speakers.The install was easy; you could go plug n play, but for the two minute install you get some nice EQ options (plus the useless surround sound thing). A useful tip: if you're getting some weird reverb, check the "environment" settings in the card's control panel and make sure that nothing is selected (if the "other options" button is blue, click it to turn it off). I don't know why you would want your sound to be 'verbed, it makes most audio sound terrible.I mostly bought this because it was more expensive and looked sturdier than those terrible, brandless usb sound cards on Amazon (just search "usb sound card" and look at the $1.99 crap that comes up). Seriously, this is worth the extra money for a card that doesn't fall apart on the first day (which is what happened to my first usb sound card, which cost about $1.99).Anyways, the two biggest problems are:1. The volume is DEAFENING when you first plug it in. Do yourself a favor: install the EQ control panel from the disc and set all of the frequency sliders to 9/10 of the way down.2. It blew out my amp. I'm no tech pro, but i think that's bad. I just plugged my laptop into my speaker amp via trs->rca and then "fffssszzz". The amp will no longer power on. I can't help but think that this little headphone amp's overpowered audio signal had something to do with this. At any rate, I had to buy a new amp, witch really sucks.
The Archos AV500 is no joke. It truly does allow you to do everything it states. It just has a bit of a learning curve. Do not expect it to work just like your best friend's ipod. I got all my 2000+ songs on the device with no trouble at all, but the key factor (recording video) just wasnt working for me. After owning my AV500 for about 6 hours I had every intention of sending it back and giving it a terrible review on Amazon.com. I swore it was the most user unfrendly thing I'd ever used. I slept on my frustration and approched the device the next morning. I was not going to let my new toy defeat me. By that afternoon, I was watching Revenge of the Sith and Band of Brothers in perfect DVD quality. Now, almost a week later I am just simply loving my AV500. It goes everywhere with me and I've mastered it down to the littlest detail. When your looking for the best in DVR and portable entertainment, look no further than this. It works wonderfully and the screen is awesome. When looking at it from every angle, there is no glare. This makes it easy for people at your sides to enjoy videos also. The resolution is terrific and navigating thru files is simple. And the fact that you can store music on here is no tack-on. The quality you get out of the music is fantastic too. I did go out and buy some better headphones as the earbuds supplied where too big for my eyes and a bit chinsy in quality. However, the actual device is no joke. It is quality and you feel privilleged to hold it. Another thing I should point out before closing is that the battery life is awesome - 15 hours of audio, about 5 hours of video. The battery did not almost make the estimated time, it surpassed it. So that makes me really happy. I also had really great technical support when stumped on a few things. The Archos AV500 is a great, great little toy that does everything it promises. The only thing I suggest is reading the manual and contacting support because your bound to be stumped on a few things. But once you learn the basics, this thing couldn't be easier. Absolutley Wonderful. Thanks for reading.
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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.
This was a difficult router to set up. Could not be done w/o extensive tech support. Then, just after warranty expired, gee, what an amazing coincidence, the router died/froze up. Of course, tech support refused to help and sent me to the "help" web page, which was just one more waste of time. Now I have to buy a new one. In fact, that's what tech "support" told me I probably needed to do. Wow, even D-Link technicians are telling me just to buy a new router?!?!? I urge you NEVER to buy a D-Link product.
This is a great little all-around camera, with the added ability to take pics underwater! Has been dropped by the kids already and still functions beautifully! Would recommend to anyone...
The slave adapter does what it's supposed to do, but you need to experiment considerably to figure out best setting both on the adapter and on the camera. One big problem is that the build is pretty flimsy. Drop it and you easily break the battery door. Also, the slave may not trigger outdoors or in large rooms far from reflecting surfaces, when the sensor does not detect the camera's built-in flash.
Overall I am satisfied with the product. This is a nice case, but not quite as roomy as I pictured it from other reviews. It is sure an improvement over the cases you see in most stores.Biggest negative was the sloppy packing job by Amazon. This is not the first time. They really need to do a better job packing cameras and related equipment.
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 was very sceptical about these fm transmitters before I decided to buy one. I'd read many online reviews about lots of different models and none had convinced me 100% to buy them. In the end this one seemed to have the best reviews overall and so I took the plunge and bought one. Well I hooked it up straight away after I got it, picked a random frequency and turned it on. So far it has been perfect. I use it with my Creative Zen Xtra and get next to no static or other interference. The sound is very good, I used the custom EQ on the mp3 player and the EQ on the car stereo to get a sound that I liked and I was away. I haven't even had to change the frequency on it yet. Granted, I haven't taken any long road trips with it yet...but I have driven all over the city and surrounding area with it and the sound has been crystal clear and reception very stable throughout and that's mainly what I'll be using it for. I can't compare it to any other fm transmitters because I haven't tried any others, but I am very pleased with this and was very very pleasantly surprised at how good this works.I'm guessing that it depends on what area of the country you are in as to how clear the frequencies come in. Like I say this worked great for me straight away. I was expecting to have to mess around a lot with this to get it to sound good. Maybe I got lucky, but based on my experience I would definitely recommend this.
We made the mistake of buying a so-called compatible battery from Energizer when our Panasonic cordless phone went dead a few months ago. What a waste of money. From now on, we will use only the Panasonic brand. Amazon also has the lowest price along with free shipping. Can't beat that!
I bought this camera a little over a year ago after having used an Olympus camera of supposedly comparable picture quality at my work. I loved that camera, but what a dissapointment the D-565 has been! I often have grainy photos; the flash is shallow--harsh in the foreground and inefective on even close background items; it is a poor camera for use in taking photos of children, as it has a big red-eye problem, yet the red-eye reduction flash is terribly slow and kids don't sit still that long; the focus is slow, and even when it signals that it is in focus, I can get blurry pictures; the optical zoom control is jerky and hard to control. I have been through the manual and the online help and cannot rectify the extensive problems with this camera. I have talked with a company technician about the problems, and she was not able to provide me any more suggestions or options. My sister bought the same camera at about the same time I did, and she has the same problems. I was expecting much more from this camera. To make matters worse, I bought it at a national office supply store during its early availability, and paid a lot more for it than Amazon charges now. I bought the camera primarily to take photos of my new daughter, and I am so dissapointed!The D-565 does take better photos outside than indoors. It is, in general, easy to use, but the poor comparative picture quality makes these factors of little consolation.
According to the gal I spoke to this morning at Canon (she was nice, but..)She threw the book at me and in so many words told me this known issue was my fault. I assure you it is not.First of all another gentlemman already mentioned how this printer sucks up ink... it totally does. The other thing he mentioned was how this printer eventually gives an "error paper jam" message, but like him I get the message even when the printer is completely clean and empty.Now for the known problem and issue I'm dealing with...This printer will most likely go bad. It goes bad with the "paper jam error." This is obviously not only a known issue, but also a manufacturer defect and should have a lifetime warranty (like vehicles do!) I don't want a brand new unit. I just want them to fix my situation (without a receipt,) accept responsibility, and stand behind their product and provide me a refurbished unit.A second call to their repair center in Irvine got me nowhere at all. I attempted to wax logic and reasoning with the guy on the other line, but my concern all but fell on deaf ears. I was left made to feel as if getting to speak to him was a privilege.I personally will NEVER buy a Canon Printer or or even other products of theirs again.
these are decent, but the tweeters are not nearly strong enough. first of all, they arent very loud or crisp, and they blow out at 40rms easily. i fried both my fronts... and instead of replacing with the same ones, i bought a pair of polk momo's 2-way coaxials. after i tried the polks, i unhooked the two working hifonics speakers in the back. the polks absolutely, completely, in a grand fashion, blow the hifonics speakers out of the water. not only can you pump 60wRMS and more into the polk's, the tweeters in the polks are just incredible for the price. i have damn near TRIED to blow out the tweets, they just get louder. needless to say, the hifonics are worth about twenty bukks, so if you get them for that then theyre fine.honestly, i was worried when i noticed these hifonics have "led lights" in them... and my worries were spot on. i think any speaker that puts out light leaves a little left to be desired in its audio output.
Good, clean design and layout. Flexible enough to accommodate up to 6 power bricks without blocking the other outlets (4 on the wide face, 2 more on the ends of the narrow face). A "Not Grounded" warning light is a great feature that provides additional peace of mind.I mounted it on the underside of my desk to get all the wires off the floor. The thoughtful design extends to the keyhole for screw mounting which gives you the option of forward or sideways engagement. It works even better when upside down because the cables hang down instead of draping over.On the quality side, the on/off switch feels flimsy, and 3 prong, grounded plugs take some effort to pull back out. Belkin probably figured these actions aren't frequent enough to warrant complaint, i.e. most people just plug in, switch on, and forget about it for the next three years, and cost reduced these components to keep the price down. It's a good compromise. I'm very pleased with the product and the price!
Excellent sound quality and noise reduction. I believe this product is a "best buy" based on value for cost. I received the product within the time indicated when the order was placed and had an excellent sales experience.
Contrary to what a lot of people have reported, I didn't really find the interference to be a big problem. The sound is good, probably not near any professional headphones but probably at least consumer headphones around $30 (wired). I thought it wouldn't be good, as it is analog and only 900 mhz, but I was surprised. It falls off around 30 feet from the transmitter. Occasionally there is a very faint high pitched noise, but it really doesn't bother me.The headphones will feel warm for a bit but eventually I either got used to it or my head was no longer heating itself so much. In either case I don't notice it anymore.I was also surprised that the batteries lasted for a while - at about 20 hours of use they were only drained to 1.35 volts (the included batteries). The thing I don't really like about the headphones is that the tuning is not automatic, and the dial on the headphones seems a bit cheap compared to auto-tuning radios which came out however many decades ago. Also, they should change channels automatically instead of having to switch the base station and then retune the headphones. Accidentally hitting the dial wasn't as big of a problem as I thought. However this is old technology, and automatic tuning is implemented in $15 wireless optical mice, so I expected more. In any case it isn't a large problem and the good sound is certainly most important.UPDATE - after moving to Berkeley, CA, the interference is more noticeable. The house where I live has some old building materials, which apparently act as Faraday cages. Also, as I now own a laptop, the portability is a disadvantage. For most people, I would probably recommend the Sennheiser px100. I've heard the Grado SR-60 is good as well. However, the product still has it's niche and is worth consideration.
Not only does it feel cheap, I could live with that, the stylus fits in the Treo 650 much too loosely. My previous stylus from Boxwave stayed in my Treo for over a year. When I lost it I wanted a quick replacement and these were the fastest I could get. I thought " it's only a stylus". I was wrong. They fit so loosely, I lost one on day 1. The next day I found the second one on the floor. I re-ordered from Boxwave and it fits great, like before. Stay far away from the Palmone 3181WW Stylus. It was a waste of money. Get new styluses ( or is it stylii) elsewhere.
It seems nearly crazy to spend $400 for a flash - but after you learn about this, it takes your flash pictures to a whole new level. Bounce flash with TTL, just amazing. Add a Gary Fong Lightsphere to the flash and you will have near studio quality photos that is portable. This is a powerful flash that you won't regret owning. Built solid - it will last for years. If you are serious about your photography, the Speedlite 580EX is a no-brainer. It is an amazing flash. Has a built-in remote too.
I wanted to get an mp3 player and figured I'd just get this, since the price is actually $50 cheaper than what I payed for my RioVolt mp3 player. This thing works great for playing mp3 on cdr disks or even dvdr. Although I had some problems using dvdr disks. The file structure got all messed up, mainly because this player only takes 8 characters for file folders and mp3 naming structure. If you renamed everything down to 8 characters, it might eliminate this problem.The dvd quality is great and it comes with a full featured remote to navigate, or you can just use the buttons on the player.Something else I really liked is that it has a video out, so I was able to hook it up to my projector, making for a super portable projector system. It also has video in. I used this for hooking up my digital camera and it works great for viewing your pics or video clips on a 7 inch screen, rather than the tiny screen on most digital cameras. One problem about the connections though; it is not a standerd svideo or composite video input. So you have to use the cable it came with, which has normal audio/video connections on the other end, so you can plug into a tv/vcr.Overall, I'm still amazed at the price of this. If I designed this unit, I would charge hundreds of dollars, not just 100 bucks. Very well worth it.
I was looking for a small pair of powered speakers for my daughters room that would blend in well with her pink decor. She was previously using a full size boom box that has CD, Tape, and Radio, but most of the time she likes to listen to her CD's at night and often gets up to change them thus cutting into her sleep.My plan was to fill herSanDisk Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot (Black)with hours and hours of her favorite music. Also, I would no longer have to burn CD's of her favorite music downloads. She also enjoys listening to Delilah from time to time, and since the Sansa has FM as well, my problem was solved.These little speakers have a clear, beautiful sound to them.I would recommend these speakers if you are looking for quality computer speakers, or powered speakers to play music from your Mp3 player.
This camera exceeds my wildest expectations. It is small enough to fit in your pocket, but delivers incredibly clear, beautiful pictures. I needed a camera with the best stability control I could find, since I have a bad habit of moving when I snap a picture. Every review said this was the best, and they were right. I took pictures from the walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge, with traffic flying by on the road beneath me, bicycles whizzing by behind me and crowds of people all around me, and every one came out postcard perfect.Yes the dials are small. Hello?!? The camera is the size of a credit card and as thick as an Ipod. It has a huge LCD display. Of course the dials are small. But I bought the camera to take great pictures, and that's what it does. And for all those people obsessed with the flush mounted on/off button, get over it. It is simple to use, and is out of the way of vital functions. After half an hour of getting familiar with the camera and settings, those so-called issues will be gone. Also, unlike my previous Canon, the settings and menus are much easier to navigate.That display is incredibly bright and accurate. I was on the bridge in full noon sunlight wearing sunglasses, and the display was still easy to see and use.The books and literature that come with the camera look daunting at the beginning. But once you actually start using the camera, they become much less intimidating. The CD software installs easily and is easy to use.The one caveat is the memory card. The one that comes with the camera has so little memory, it is practically useless. Spend a little money and buy yourself one or two high capacity cards. You'll want them for all the pictures you'll take.I spent weeks comparing cameras and options. It was time well spent. This one was worth the time.
Charger works great my sons ds is fully charged and ready to go after using it. It works just as described
Good product, and worked perfectly for what I needed for. I purchased it for use with my dish receiver, and price was reasonable.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT WORK ON ALL THE BATTERIES IT HAS LISTED. I FINALLY WENT TO A RETAIL BATTERY STORE AND PURCHASED THE CORRECT CHARGER. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME!
This is my first GPS unit, and I couldn't have been more satisfied. It does everything I thought it would and then some. The build quality is excellent and the ease of use is unbelievable. If you live in a large or small city, you will love this unit. Today, I found a shorter route to work (10% shorter) than my usual route. You can also customize pretty much any GPS feature on it to suit your needs. For the price, you cannot beat it. Buy it and be happy!
This was our first hdtv and I did a lot of research first.Everybody said that this one + the samsung were the best.The samsung is a lot more expensive + I have always had good luck with toshiba so we bought this one.IT is great the best picture I have seen on an lcd tv.amazons white glove delivery was super they hooked it up + everything.
The briefcase is very well made, with lots of compartments and room. It is an excellent buy. Because of its large size and rugged construction, it is more like a portable desk. Quality is really high. It's too large to be simply a laptop case, but if you have to carry a lot of papers, books, a computer, your lunch, etc., it's perfect...and a great deal.
Easily reads on all the computers I have tried it with. Even very old computers with outdated operating systems and hardly any memory.
These are the most comfortable and best sounding headphones I own. They fit over and around your ears and make for a comfortable fit without mashing down your ears. I find it very easy to keep these headphones on for an extended period of time without having to adjust them or taking a break from wearing them. I wear these headphones at work in a quiet cubicle environment and I listen to music and talk radio and others cannot hear what I'm listening to. Add to this that these don't cost a ton...I definitely recommend them!
Without this flash, taking pictures just wasn't fun. I debated about which one to purchase, this one or the next one up. I am very happy with my choice. Before adding the flash, while using the built-in only, I would experience a "busy" signal after in-door shooting that would often cause me to miss great shots or just slow me down. It drove me crazy. This is an essential tool.
I needed them all, someof them where more help than others, ya never get too many things to work with, ever piece has it's on purpass, and time, if you have the right for thr right job, your finished in now time. Thanks, one and all Ralph
THIS IS THE MOST WONDERFUL THING I HAVE EVER BOUGHT. I SKATEBOARD, AND THIS IS THE PERFECT LENS. BAREEEELY ANY VIG. WOULD HIIIIIIIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING THIS.
(1) It stops working if you live in a cold climate such as Vermont or Minnesoda.(2) Sometimes it stops working for no reason.(3) I've owned mine for less than a year and used it very gently; the screen no longer responds to teh stylus(4) I bought it at an anon. major electronics/computer store in Manhatten. I've tried to take it back under warentee four times without any sucess, and the clerks tell me it's just &quot;acting finicky&quot; and to &quot;wait it out&quot;
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.
I haven't used these on a trip yet, but did go as far as making the personalized tags and laminate them and they worked great. Very happy with my purchase. Having these will make it so much easier to spot my bags at baggage claim.
I purchased this camera used, and it has eaten every cassette that I've put in it (one old Kodak, two new Maxells). Thankfully, I tried a cleaning cassette and two blank cassettes before trusting my old family movies to this camera. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I won't be buying this model again to find out.
Easy to instal, does what it says, I also purchased the Scosche passPORT Charging Adapter for iPod & iPhone (Black)by Scosche, at a later date so it would charge my ipod (check with Scosche for compatibility with your vehicle and ipod)Pacific Stereo (email) and Scosche (email tech support) were very helpful, and answered my questions. The instructions for the operation of the AXIPGMLAN are somewhat vague. Worked on a 2012 Impala, factory radio, On Star, XM, no Navigation, with Cat (category) button.
Did not have long enough to rate. Had to return as the power kept going off
It came packed really well. Delievery was came on time. Strong, durable, make great. Very nice product. You will not be disappointed with this product.
What a great little drive enclosure!I thought it would be bigger, but it's smaller and much more portable.The design is great. A giant fan underneath the drive pulls out hot air, and rubber gaskets that the HD sits on to minimize vibrations.Very quiet in operation. You could easily put a 10,000 drive in here and not even know it's running.USB 2 AND eSata for the future.I wish the led was a little bigger, and it had an HD activity light, but these are minor quibbles.A great deal.
This filter match the price and does the one thing I got it for. Protect my lens! Arrived very fast and good condition.
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.
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.
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 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.
Bought this mem stick and put it in a Dell laptop. Works great....no problems. The price is really cheap compared to the mem Dell/HP/CDW etc sells. Will most certainly purchase from here for any future personal mem upgrades I do.
I recently purchased a Silver bullet, and it is cooler than you are. It has saved me from many tickets. I like its looks and small size. One time a warewolf was chasing after me and he looked hungry. I thought he was going to eat me, so I threw the silver bullet at him. I thought it would kill him or change him back to a regular person, but it only created a minor flesh wound. That is why I only gave the silver bullet 4 stars.
The glove was the product send not onkyo stereo TX-8011 black I just dont under stand why they send me glove
The picture quality is good, but some thing wrong withplayback, it keeps reminding you to clean the head anduse new tape (even it's new), and the picture is shaking. It happens from time to time, but not always.Software is no use at all for windows2000. A litle problem with the tape door.
I bought two of these mounts for 2 Dell 19" monitors I have at work. Install was an absolute breeze. They come assembled and ready to istall. I simply took them out of the box, screwed the Grommets onto my desk, then screwed on the monitors.They swing away easy and are pretty simple to adjust. I do recommend keeping the monitors in a fixed location for the most part however, because I can see them starting to get a bit loose and not holding their position well with a lot of excessive adjustments.Delivery was very fast as well. Showed up several days early. Overall, I highly recommend these mounts!
I recently decided to set up a small, but decent quality stereo system in my office so that I can listen to CDs and the radio when I feel like it. I had a Sony STR-DE197 stereo receiver, which worked fine...but the tiny Yamaha speakers I had hooked up to it didn't do my music justice.I purchased these speakers after looking around a bit. I auditioned them briefly in the store, but knew that the true test would be come when I got them home and hooked them up.Well, right out of the box,these speakers performed beautifully. I dialed them in a bit by adjusting the bass and treble on my receiver to my preferences. I also opted for the high-end speaker wire (Monster cable) because I wanted to make sure that I was getting the best sound that I could.The Bose 201 speakers do a great job for small-medium spaces, and have sound that belies their relatively small size. The bass is something you hear more than something you feel. For the type of music I generally listen to (blues, rock, acoustic, pop) they are very good. The highs are clear and the middles and lows are right where they need to be.These are probably some of the best speakers I've listened to. I'm not an audiophile, but I do know what I like. I have no doubt that there are better speakers out there, but for a couple Benjamins, these may be one of the better values out there.The only potential negative I can think of is that the speakers are designed to sit horizontally because of the direct-reflect technology. Oh well. They're a little bit different looking, but I am very pleased with them, and would recommend them to anyone looking for great sound.
The high point of this switch is that it's PoE but silent. Ours is powering 6 toshiba IP telephone handsets. It did have one glitch in the first week where it needed to be power cycled (indicators on the switch indicated a fault for all ports.) but since then, it's been on for two months without a problem.The low: PoE is only available on the first 8 ports. and there is no management of this switch: no QoS, no remote monitoring, &c.; I've heard the specs don't provide for full PoE wattage to each of the 8 ports either, but it's fine for 8 of our IP handsets.
The TCWE475 Cassette Player/Recorder as advertized is misleading. The order does NOT include an amplifier nor does it include speakers. It is part of an assembly that is useless as the order is received. Further, the amplifier (Control A1) is not shown for sale as well as speakers. older persons such as I order this item expecting to replace older Decks. Also important is that Sony has deemed the deck as "not returnable"! Therefore, beware.
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.
I have a 3-year-old Mac desktop and I do not require a lot of features from a mouse. This mouse is very comfortable (if you're using it right-handed) and tracks very well without a mouse pad. The two main buttons work out of the box (no software install) as does the scroll wheel for scrolling up, down, right, left, and as a third mouse button. It is nice that this type of mouse does not blind you if you look at the bottom of it.I'm really happy with this mouse. If you are looking for a solid, reliable mouse, this is a good choice. If you don't need fancy features like zoom, the quality of the software doesn't matter because you don't have to install it. I haven't installed the software so I can't review that.
After finding that PC Magazine and Consumer Search recommeded the Plextor 32x12x10A CD-WR and afterwards making sure that no rock was left untruned in validation of their recommendation I decided to make the purchase from Amazon. Having had it for about 2 weeks and having burned through more 20 data and music CDs without a single glitch (using generic COMPUSA 100 pack CDs = 20 cent CDs), I am very happy with the Plextor 32x12x10A CD-WR. Installation was a snap. I was up and running within 20 minutes. Given this is my first CD-WR, I don't have a baseline to compare it's speed, however I am pleased with it's performance.On the downside, and the reason I rate it 4 stars, I wish it had come with the full version of Adaptech's Easy CD Creater 4 &quot;Deluxe&quot; software rather than a lighter version. Upgrading will cost you approx. $70.Good luck with your CD-WR purchase.
This is a great product - fast, easy, convenient. I'm not really technically savvy, but with this I just plugged it in, inserted my card and it downloaded hundreds of pictures FAST!
Thanks to the helpful reviews here, I set it to international mode and 87.9 right away. I also set all the presets to 87.9, after discovering for myself how annoying it was to have it not remember the setting after being turned off and back on. And the first time it shut itself off, I knew to increase the volume on my mp3 player. So I've seen for myself the issues people complain about, but thanks to other reviewers I had immediate workarounds as solutions, and now have an inexpensive and easy way to listen to mp3s in the car.
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.
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 ordered 2 spools of themFor the price and quality, great speaker cable 12 AWG OFCI don't know why it's no longer available
its a solid invention. does help posture and etc. HOWEVER! it is not worth 100+ I bought it and I'm satisfied with the product but not with the price. Unless the bring the price down to...i don't know, 50-60$, don't buy it. Instead, give the iCurve a look before considering this product.
This item was received exactly as described. I was very pleased with the seller and the fast delivery. I have used the adapter and have had no problems with the product.
Although apparently there is a much newer similar model in the 5000, I bought this set about 8 months ago. At first I was relatively satisfied, but I am having a lot of annoying problems, mostly with the keyboard that are getting worse and more frequent with time.The Mouse: The configuration of the mouse takes some getting used to, particularly because the button's on the sides are easily inadvertently pushed, opening menus and performing other functions. The wheel is also in a different place, which I don't mind, but took some getting used to. I have to change the batteries in this mouse about every 6 weeks.The Keyboard: This is the big problem. First, like the mouse, the batteries die quickly. Secondly, for no apparent reason the signal goes down and the keyboard becomes either slow or non-functional, even when the mouse is working fine. Lately, keys have stopped working--particularly the control key. The keyboard will hesitate before typing a key I've struck, and it at other times goes into a repeat so suddenly I've written ttttttttttttttt for two lines, or have 50 returns even when I've struck the offending key once. Lastly, a problem I could live with if everything else was ok, but the lettering on the left side letters have come off. So I there is no more e,r,t,s,d and c and f are almost gone. I've never had that happen before, even on keyboards I've had for years. It's nice looking, comfortable to use and convenient to move around, but I am going to have to replace it with something more responsive and reliable.
After looking and trying printers for several months we selected the HP 8100 series with open arms. The printer runs like a machine twice its size, quite simply it flys! No matter what job we threw at the machine it worked. The unit we purchased had the duplex unit installed, and it had not faulted, a lot more than could be said for our copier doing a equivelent load. In actual fact our copier has been relegated to the junk stuff, and people scan and copy from their desktop.A great buy!
Yes, it really works. I recieved the Xtreme N 2.4GHZ antenna today and in a couple of seconds had it working. My signal strength went from "very low" to "very good". The only problem is the cord is a little short which I already knew from another reviewer. Thanks. I put the Antenna on my desk and now I can even get some of my neighbors networks. Great solution for a weak signal. Thanks. I am using this connected to a D-Link DWA-552 desktop adapter and I am getting my signal from a D-Link DIR-655. Works great.
We ordered the 4665 but accepted the 4661 as a substitute when the 4665 was out of stock. We are very pleased with product and are glad to have the 4661 instead considering the 4661 has a swivel base and the 4665 does not. We are very happy with the picture quality, styling and features of the 4661.
I bought the wave music system for my wife for her 40th birthday. I'm happy, but more importantly, she's happy. It's sounds great. Full and loud. Very strange that such a small system gives such a big sound. What great engineering. Only flaw is that you must use the remote for everything. I hope this unit lasts a long time because it was expensive.
I wanted an LCD monitor to add to my SOHO business on a desk with very limited space. Since I am used to CRT monitors of 17in and above I was a bit hesitant to go for a 15in LCD monitor.To my pleasant surprise I found that 15in LCD equals 17in CRT monitor in viewing size.Now, comparing this to my other 17in CRT monitor (a Samsung SyncMaster 750s): * The screen size is approximately the same (the viewing area of this monitor is actually 15.1 in which is less than 1/2in smaller than the &quot;17in&quot; CRT. So it actually feels like a 17in !!) * The dot pitch in 0.3mm, slighly greater than my CRT monitor which is 0.24mm (H) and 0.14mm (V). However, there is no noticeable difference! (Unless you position your head less than 2ft from the screen). * There is a slight noise when you move any Window (I am running Windows2000) with this LCD monitor. This noise is absent in the CRT monitor. * The appearance, weight, footprint, and screen controls in the LCD monitor blow away my CRT monitor * The picture quality is in this LCD monitor crisper and the color saturation better than my CRT monitorIn summary, this monitor exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with it.
At first when I read other reviews I was a bit skeptical about this product, I keep looking for similar items an always kept coming back to this one. I Mean 10.5MP and 3"LCD display for less than $200.The products works fine even with alkaline batteries, though you may consider switching to NiHm for longer battery life. You should take a few minutes to play with all options on the camera so when you using it in public know exactly which option is best for the situation.Photos are always gorgeous and if you consider that 10.5MP is too large to mail your friends, don't worry... You can always use the option for lower MP's.I'm already had a Samsung Digital camera, but I like this one so much more, that ended up recommending it to a friend that after just one look enter amazon.com to buy one.Belief me, it is a great product.
This was my second digicam from Fuji. It was better than the first one I had.What I liked:Amazing image qualityEasy to useManual controllGreat manualCame with memory card and batteriesVery fast, images showed quickly, little lag timeWhat I didn't likeSlow start up of 3 secondsAs the camera got old it started crashing, it would shut off at random times
I bought this for my new kindergartener because she was having difficulty leaving her family. This is great. I think the pictures are very clear and this works perfectly for her.
Product arrived so quickly I didn't know what was in the box when I found it on my porch. I certainly wasn't expecting it to arrive that fast. It was literally here in less than 2 days.Now for the product.My first impression is that this case is pretty flimsy. It feels like it would take very little effort to punch a hole right through this thing. It has 2 locking clasps and a carrying strap, again these feel cheaply made as well.It is actually smaller than I expected it to be (no measurements taken, just a visual observation), however with the custom foam ability I was able to get a decent amount of equipment inside the case. Very light weight. I was hoping for a more solid construction. It appears to be made mostly of a sturdy cardboard material. I would have liked more aluminum or solid material to have been used in manufacturing. I believe most of what you are paying for is the ability to customize the foam for your specific items.I am using this case for paranormal research equipment and will probably need 1-2 more eventually unless I find something larger at a similar price.In the case so far I have the following items with still room to possibly add 1-2 more small things to it:Two LED flashlights (stacked on top of each other)One infrared lamp2 Sony Mini DV camcordersSIMA infrared light (might be able to stack 2 of them)Digital voice recorder4 Mini DV blank tapesEMF detectorThese items are fairly small except for the camcorders but I still have 3 CCTV infrared cameras, camcorder batteries, chargers, another camcorder and a DVR so will need two more cases or one very large one. Plus this would not be a good case for storing cables and power strips in which is another thing entirely.I feel that the foam padding should protect your equipment, just not sure how confident I feel about the case itself surviving much wear and tear.Pros: Fast shipping. Brutally fast shipping.Cons: Feels like it wouldn't take much to damage the case, clasps and strap hooks.If you feel that your case won't be treated like a UPS package during Christmas week this case should work well for you. If you think the case is going to experience some rough handling while in your possession you might want to look into a hard plastic case with padding.
Well, what's better than getting an OEM battery at off brand prices ?!?! =D Love this !!
Gave this as a Christmas present to sister-in-law, she loved it. The picture quality is great. Very easy to load and use. Now I want one for myself. I have seen many similar items out there but none are comparable for the price. This is not a piece of junk or tacky looking, which many in this price range seem to be. Will be purchasing this item again.
I recently purchased the Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle AAC/MP3 Player Metal (2nd Generation) and have to say I am 100% satisfied. This little thing (and I do mean little) is fantastic. It will hold 240 mp3's and is so lightweight you can clip it anywhere or even just let it hang around your neck from the earbuds wire. It sounds great too. It took me about 20 min to add 150 songs through the I-tunes software. I would recommend this to anyone.
Shame on you Linksys....this little device is junk. Five minutes out of the box and it was broken...unfixable and now returned. While it looks nifty, it's way too delicate for any normal computer use (like others, I bought this for TiVo). Don't waste your time or money. Huge disappointment...
Product was delivered very quickly and in great shape.I ordered this product to replace my Brother MFC420cn, which is also an all-in-one ink jet printer. I was so frustrated with the Brother because although I didn't use it regularly it kept running out of ink which then rendered the machine completely unusable. We have several Canon printers at work and I was always impressed with the easy setup and their compatibility with Apple computers. The ink cartridges also seems to last a long time without drying out the nozzle heads which some printers do. Printing is very quick and the quality is fair on regular mode. Printing with high quality photo paper gives impressive results.I would have given this product 5 stars except that you have to purchase a USB cord separately and I do miss not having an ethernet connection, which my Brother MFC420cn had. However, if you have a small office set up, you'll be very happy with this Canon. In fact, I've been very pleased with all the Canon products that I've had.
I'm very pleased with my recent purchase of this printer. The canon BJC 85 may seem outdated by some of the more modern portables, but, in my experience, this is still the absolute best and most reliable portable to carry. The print speed is slow by modern standard, but , in my opinion, that is outweighed by the ease of operation, very light weight, and inexpensive and easily refillable ink tanks. It's still the smallest and lightest full function portable available.The fact that it is is a Plug-and Play with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 is a HUGE plus in my opinion. No CD to fumble with or loose. Nothing to download. And the USB connectivity makes it a snap. Just plug it into the computer and it's installed. Nothing could be simpler.Sadly, finding that the scanner feature is not compatible with VISTA and 7 is a let down, but if someone runs XP, having the ability to buy a scanner cartridge and convert the printer to a portable scanner is very convenient. I don't think that there is any other portable capable of that.The outside case is durable and hides scuffing well. And it seems to take travel well. I've owned both a newer Canon iP90 and iP90v prior to switching back to this printer and am glad I did. The silver cases of the iP's got very scratched quickly and tended to look very beat up. And both, while giving excellent print, seemed to be very touchy.This BJC 85 is something I've owned before. I'm glad I was able to find a used one in such good shape on Amazon, and am glad to have this old friend back.
The product came the first day it was estimated to come, and it was as described, the Airport Card was compatible with my laptop and worked great. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
I think the build of this LinkSys unit is better than the DLink units I have. The plastic is higher quality. It's SMALL and SOLID. It works (I mean it's a switch, you plug it in, you'll know if it works).
I strongly recommend you DO NOT BUY this drive.I bought one and it failed within 2 months. I needed a replacement right away so I bought a second one when I shipped the first one off for warranty repair.After 5 weeks, the second drive also failed.At the advice of a service technician at the store where I bought the drive, I opened up the plastic case and removed the disk mechanism to put it in a different case and see if I could recover any of my data (my brother's wedding video, etc. - over 200 hours of work)I LOST ALL MY DATA. It turns out the drive mechanism itself had failed even though I had not moved it or unplugged it since I purchased it -- this was not a case of rough handling.Western Digital returned the drive unrepaired because I had opened the external case of the drive. Their web site talks about voiding warranty by tampering with the label on drive mechanisms, but I hadn't done that. I had simply opened the external case and removed the drive mechanism to try to recover my data.After two failed drives from Western Digital, I'm out $...+ and all my data.Western Digital's return policy is not helpful to end users. It is designed to make it easy for their technicians. I will certainly never buy a disk drive product from Western Digital again.I recommend you look elsewhere for an external firewire drive, and choose one that has a fan and isn't prone to overheating.This WD External 200 Gbyte Firewire drive is a disaster waiting to happen.
Excellent service: received the case in under 1 week (wasn't expecting it for closer to 2 weeks). The case lives up to its expectations - extremely good value, especially for the reasonable price. Thank you. Jack Frost (Ellensburg WA)
One of the front door speakers in my 99 Chevy Silverado was blown, so I bought a set of the Dual DS653's to add new life to my ailing stereo. The stereo in the truck is the original factory unit, and I wasn't really looking for any big improvement in performance, so I didn't have any expectations going into this. I picked the DS653's mainly because they seemed like one of the better deals out there, and Dual is a well recognized name in audio. After installing the speakers I cranked up the tunes and found myself pleasantly surprised. The DS653's have good solid bass (at least as solid as one can expect from a 6 1/2" speaker) and clear detailed highs thanks to the dome tweeters. Overall the lows and highs are cleaner and more detailed than the factory stock speakers, with less muddiness in the mid-range. If you're looking for a budget minded speaker replacement and/or upgrade, then the DS653s should do well for you.
I read a few reviews on here about this headphone and the few that wrote the bad side about this headphne was true. If you like for everyone to listen to your music w/ them on then get them, I don't. Yes they r very light and feel good around the ears but thats about it. I perfer Sony's and that's what I am going to stick with, for the money u pay for so call good quality isn't all that is expect it to be. Do your reseach before u jump for style I perfer good sound quality. The sound quality is poor to me very loud and no deep inner bass. Hope this help everyone.
Actually, it really isn't ok even if it was the 60's.Are they kidding? Technology just took a giant step backwards, turning the clock back to the 60's or 70's with this design.90-95% of the TV markets do not have stations on the VHF low band and approximately 75% do not have stations in the VHF band at all (despite of the stations still using their old channel 'numbers'. Those "ears" are then worthless.Get one of the "Silver Sensor" or it's clones (as long as it's not a 'Terk' for less than $18. It's the same design the NAB used for testing in their white papers on ATSC years ago!BTW, RCA is ONLY a name. The company died decades ago, just like all other US TV manufactures.
I used to see this in best buy for $120 so I bought one because it was cheap and it looks neat. Good deal, authentic, and 1GB these days isn't much but it is enough to store a couple games sometimes.
I bought this to so i could hook up two computer towers to one set of keyboard, mouse and monitor. Easy to set up and use. Just tap one button twice and it toggles between the two computers. Buying it on Amazon saved me $20 from the store price. All around it's a great product and a great price. Free shipping was also a nice bonus and arrived in a reasonable time.
The camera is pretty nice for the price you get it for. It actually has the option for raw and jpeg format which is a great feature. The 12x optical zoom is not too bad (about comparable to a 32mm lens) and the view screen is fluid. Although this camera has no slr, the shots still come out somewhat accurate. Unfortunately there is no option for a release cable or remote, so you are left with taking steady shots with the timer. It's not really a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that option. Overall a decent camera to take pictures, at a semi-professional level.
The product looks very substantial and I imagine it would work fine on a tripod that would accept it. My tripod does not have a mfr. or product name on it or I would list it here. However, this item will not mount to my tripod, even though the ad said it would work on all tripods.
I just received this item and used it today for the first time. It's very easy to set up and use and is very accurate. I'm training for a Breast Cancer 3-Day 60-mile walk and this is perfect for my outdoor walking. (It will also work well for running, biking, etc.) I used to only walk places if I checked out the distance in my car first. Now I can walk anywhere I want (on or off-road) and I can keep track of my distance (and speed) without mentally adding up the miles. The Forerunner 101 uses 2 AAA batteries but the Forerunner 201 has an internal rechargeable battery (and you can download information to a PC). I chose this one because I wanted the flexibility to be able to just pop in new batteries whenever I need them instead of waiting for a recharge. Also, on my 3-day walk I won't have access to electricity. This is definitely my favorite gadget of all time. I can't believe it is so affordable.
The DSC-S50 is my second digital camera and I have been very satisfied with it. It is very easy to use and has the power user features that you expect for a camera of it's class. I use it for capturing pictures for the web and it's 2.1 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for that purpose. It comes with only 4 megs of storage, but is easy to upgrade. Lexar noew makes memory sticks and the price is close to the compact flash prices. I picked up a 32 mb stick and I can take about 80 pictures at the medium resolution of 1024x768. The big drawback is the lack of an optical viewfinder. The LCD display is very nice, but drains the battery. It's also very difficult to see in bright daylight.
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 bought this camera after months of research as an upgrade from our Canon S2IS. The XTi is much larger than the S2IS and my wife insists she won't be carrying this one. The controls are very easy to operate and well placed. The camera is well balanced and easy to use. The power-on time is amazing and the focus is instantaneous. I'm still learning the different modes and capabilities but I'm very happy with the XTi so far. Understand this is not a point-and-shoot sized camera though. But the images it creates are well worth the extra size and weight. This is the perfect step up for those who are interested in upgrading. It would be a dream first digital camera too!
This is the second one that I purchased, it serves my purpose(not obstructing my desktop). I have not tried other brand,but this one is good enough for me.
I love it!! It did the job while i was in Ireland. The price was the best part!! Some of my other friends bought much more expensive adapters like this and they fried and this one didn't. So def worth the money! :)
I purchased one from Amazon.com and it took me close to 40 minutes to figure how to get it up and running. Not exactly user friendly. It had 3 serial numbers -- the software uses it own serial number off the CD and not the unit serial number as was expected. It took three tries to install in XP with the first attempt telling me it could only install in SP1 and not SP3 as was in my laptop. Fortunately, I had a Haugepauge TV Card before and knew how to work through the XP Window issues. It worked as advertised once it was installed correctly. The unit does get very HOT when operating so don't place on painted surfaces or anything flameable. It's small size is neat and makes for a mobile TV with the laptop. Now if only they had a mobile antenna...
I researched a lot of in-dash navagation systems and read a lot of reviews. I am completely satisfied with this system. The GPS is very easy to use. It is much easier to use than the navagation system in my wife's Lexus. Great picture quality in the DVD player. I purchased the IPOD connection and it works great. Great sound! Overall, a very good product!
for the money, you can't beat this keyboard for engineering quality. very apple-like. works fine with windows, linux and apple.
Just bought a few days ago. I do not have any experience with photography. Having said that I have found this camera takes fantastic pictures. Easy enough for a novice. Software loaded easily. If you are new to this do not be afraid of a camera of this quality or complexity. You will grow into it without pulling your hair out.
I have the original Zire, and then Zire 22 for years. I have changed phones many times through out the years, but not this little palm. This little thing is most reliable. It is very light weight and keeps me organized, no maintenace and cheap. The battery seems last forever - weeks or months which I loose track
Basic and works. Not pretty and needs to be adjusted to work properly, so no 5 star, but can't go wrong with its price
I bought the product for about almost $50. Before I bought it, I've read the reviews. All of the reviews said it was a great product. Some said that the owner of the laptop had seemed like typing into the black monitor.IT'S ALL NOT TRUE.I use it and it seems like NO DIFFERENT THAN NOT USING IT AT ALL.Recommendation: DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED.I'm STRONGLY DISAPPOINTED.
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.
hi, i like to mention that the product works great,The sound and the quality of the headset is very decent, am very happy with the prices.
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.
These pens were OK for the first 3-4 DVD-labeling jobs, but appear to have dried up shortly thereafter (although they were always stored with the caps in place). HI-VAL tech support (inexplicably provided by I/O Magic) provided no useful suggestions and no offer of a replacement. I won't waste my time or money with this company again.
I purchased two digital photo frames for family members. They arrived safely and in a timely fashion. There has not been feedback on the frames so I am unable to offer more information.
its crape it does not fit the 910 at all. not worth it at all.
I love mine, so you know my bias off the bat. I've had mine for about 9 months, and have also used the expansion module with both the camera and the (landline) modem. The expansion slot hasn't reached it's full potential yet, shall we say, but it will, and it'll be worth it. I sync to Microsoft Outlook, and have had good experiences with the Palm Desktop too. The only addition I want is the backup module, as mine crashed for the *first* time yesterday, and I sat there being greatful that I keep most data in the basic applications (notepad, checklist, etc.) It is one of the sounder software packages out there (tho I can't comment on mail and expense, as I don't use them) and speedy (instant on).But most importantly, I live by it. My boyfriend refers to it as my &quot;brain&quot; - and he wants one for Christmas. The built in apps are good, do everything they should - like going beep at me when I should remember something - but the free and shareware available for the Palm OS are great - I keep &quot;postits&quot; in DiddleBug, play Pac-Man, Asteroids, Mah Jongg, Tetris on planes and trains and in lines, draw stuff to import into Flash (see Webmonkey.com for details) - really, it's limitless. What really worked for me was combining it into my wallet - got one of the wallet style cases, so I always have it with me and look at it constantly - so I use it constantly.In retrospect, the only thing I'd change is that I would have waited for the color ones. But I'll never do without again.
Stopped working after 5 and a half months. The cord is very thin/weak and will fail long before anything else does.
Somewhat like some of the other comments this player is working well to play a movie two or three times a week. It plays the CD's through the stereo TV adequately as well. The kids have managed to dislodge a spring that pulls the door closed and I may have to give some thought to opening the cabinet and resecuring that. Until then I will just give the door a flip and close it manually. I generally agree with the comments of &quot;you get what you pay for&quot;. However, if your six year old knocks it off the shelf it won't survive regardless of how much you pay for it. I feel somewhat the same about furniture at this point. Grape juice is unaware of how much the new sofa cost.
Does not appear to have a 2-channel stereo line input. Not usable with software defined radio. Very little technical documentation.
These are a big improvement over the original earbuds from Apple. They have good sound qualityand fit comfortably in my ears. I had hoped that it would cancel out external sound a little better, butthen it wasn't advertised to do that function.All in all, I'd say it is worth the price and it's a nice product.
A necessary item for true macro photography. The quality of the unit is extremely good.
I currently work in telecommunications with alot of CISCO gear. One on the features that I like is the Parental control and URL blocking which the Linksys does not have. Both the Linksys and Netgear 802.11b access point/4 port hub both cost the same. I chose Netgear. The Netgear router connected with no problems. The CD step by step instruction makes it a no brainer for non technical people. I recommended the Netgear MR814 to a co-worker who also bought one and he to had no issues with the setup. Signal Strength is execelent to very good in my house which is a 2000 sq foot bi-level. I would recommend this product to my friends and co-workers. I can now work from home on my deck. Netgear also provides a 3 year parts and labor warrenty
I enjoy using it. It isn't big and chunky like the older one's it fits in my car easily.
I bought this (Iomega 33215 250 GB External Hard Drive) a year and a half ago from J&R.; No problems w/J&R.; Neither have I had any problems with the hard drive. It's been perfect for my storage needs, and I access pictures and videos constantly from it with no apparent speed problems.If it breaks down one day, I'll let you know.
Simply put these DVDs are the best. If you really care about quality you should get these. Technically you can get away with cheaper dvds, BUT cheaper dvds also work your laser harder (which will eventually ruin whatever you use it for).As for all the people that say these don't work for them, they either need to update the firmware on their dvd burners or their burners are a really bad or outdated brand. If that's the case then all you can do is use cheaper quality dvds.These will work for 95% of the people out there. I use Nero, Alcohol 120%, PowerISO, just about every program out there and I've never had a failure.These are also the best disc to use for music games ;) (Zero Lag disc wise, can't really say much for your own hardware though).The only other disc that can top these are from Japan but their much more expensive. Most normal users wouldn't need that tier of quality anyways.For the price and the availability VERBATIM is the best you can get for yourself and your hardware. Don't risk weakening the laser on your game systems, dvd players or anything else with cheaper models.
What baseline stock speakers should be. I wanted to replace all my factory speakers without spending a ton of money. I used to be somewhat of an audiophile so $23 a pair speakers worried me, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are sized for factory replacements as well.
Sony makes great DVD players and this model is no exception. Furthermore, it is a progressive scan player which will give enhanced picture quality with a high-definition TV. You may not have HD TV yet but you probably will have one within a year or two, at which time you'll want your DVD player to have progressive scan capability. So, if you're buying a DVD player now, please be sure to get one with progressive scan, like this Sony, and be prepared for HD TV.Another terrific feature of this model is that it plays Super Audio CDs. Most modern DVD players play CDs as well as DVDs, but very few have the capability to play SACDs which are the highest fidelity audio medium currently available. And the circuitry which allows this unit to play SACDs actually improves the sound of regular CDs. So if you want both the best picture and the best sound a progressive scan player with SACD capability is the one to get. This Sony has both of these features at a very reasonable price.
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...
I own three of these for external Mac (PC) storage. They just work, their are solid, lots of aluminum to extract heat and they look like my MacPro! Easy to install and built solidly.But ...I struggled and could not get my Macally eSATA enclosure to work (G-S350SUA) with my new hi-def DirecTV HR24 DVR. The drive was recognized but would continually fail during formatting - DirecTV diagnostics code 75-060. A Google search told me some folks had problems getting this enclosure to work with the H2x series DVRs. I was installing a WDEVDS 2TB drive - but I do not think the drive was the problem because two EARS series drives I tried did not work either.Suggest you order the Nexstar CX NST-300SU. I put the same WD20EVDS 2TB video drive in, powered it up, and 2 minutes later the drive was formatted and the DVR was running. This enclosure rocks. See my review on the Nexstar product page for more comments.Vantec NexStar CX NST-300SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure - works with DirecTV HR24 (Black)...Teaching moment ... Why EVDS drives for video? Pay the extra few dollars to get a drive that is designed to be run 24x7 for video applications. They are lower power and quieter than standard PC drives. It's worth the extra $20 or so to make sure you don't lose your hundreds of hours of video don't go away because of a premature drive failure. A quiet drive makes for better video watching, too! EARS drives are not optimized for video applications.Western Digital 2 TB AV-GP SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM AV Hard Drive WD20EVDS designed for Video & DVRs
I got to test drive this product while in London, thanks to a co-worker. I fired up Skype and it worked right away. I didn't even install the program that came with it that integrates it.once I bought it I installed the Polycomm program and you had instant Skype integration and awesome sound quality. There are a couple usabilty things I modified (which made me give it a 4 stars instead of 5).I have now used this with Yahoo voice chat and Google with great success. You don't get feedback, the mic is pretty directional and the speaker quality better than good. You cant press it too far to get excellent.So a good purchase for the road warrior that wants hands free VOIP ability. It comes with a nice bag and even a Skype coupon
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.
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.
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.
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've used my LX5 for a couple of years now, and it's been nearly perfect. Batteries last an amazingly long time. The battery compartment cover is a mite tricky to snap back in place after battery replacement.I wonder if some of the complaints regarding a skittery pointer, etc. might be because those users are not aware of the customizing that can be done to the pointer using the following steps:Click on STARTClick on SETTINGSClick on CONTROL PANELClick on PRINTERS AND OTHER HARDWAREClick on MOUSENow search thru the several tabs at top that will lead you to various options for controlling your pointer. I hope this will help some owners.
I've been using this router for 3 months now and it has worked flawlessly. It's extremely easy to set up and configure. I would definitely recommend it.
I bought this to go with my D-Link Router and two laptops obviously. I have to say that this Kit has exceeded my expectations. I didn't think I would be able to nearly as much range as I do. I can have the Access Point plugged in downstairs in one corner of the house and get &quot;Good&quot; Signal Strength upstairs on my balcony on the other side of the house. All throughout my home I get a &quot;Good&quot; Signal Strength or above. It is when I start roaming outside when the connection gets cut-off.The installation was simple thanks the Quick Install Guides and I probably could have figured it out since everything connects with each other with the out-of-the-box default settings.
With distance or too many obstacles in the way a little fuzzyness, bulky on your head, and hard to fine tune to get the best reception, but as with any other wireless device, the signal will vary from day to day from different circumstances. Too many steps just to turn on and listen, and no on/off switch on the base.
Remember when you could record video on your VCR and keep it forever, if you wanted to? You didn't have to worry about whether your DVR would go out, taking your files with it, or if the things you recorded would time-out and be deleted. If you miss having control over your video collection, the OSD is the answer.I love this thing and I want another. It is so convenient for transferring DRM-free video to any device of your choosing. They don't take up much space and are easy to connect, even to older TVs. I do agree with previous reviewers that it helps to be a bit of a geek. The OSD may not be for everybody, but I use mine all the time and I wanted to get a second one for the bedroom. However; I am having trouble finding them now. I hope that Amazon gets more in stock soon.
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 for my Rebel a while back and kept it for my XT. I use it for Macro shots on a tripod (so I don't introduce camera shake). I use it at night for long exposures (lots of second curtain flash sequences with the kids and flashlights...).I use it for family photos where I want to get into the picture (and use the 2 second timer).I just found out it doesn't work on the xxD line (ie the 40D).
The one I recieved as a gift, ALSO has the CoAx input/ output on the bottom. Another model ( according to paperwork ), has a land line phone IN / OUT. As soon as you plug it in, there are led lights that light up above the Lightning Bolt, telling you theres power AND IF the wiring is OK ! This thing is made well, I can feel the Quality when I hold it and carry it around to check outlets,,,I dont understand the science, but another claim, is the electricity is filtered, I suppose, like a water filter,,,for better performance and protection of your STUFF ! I have a geek friend says thats a real good thing,,, for this reason I use this to plug in my "expensive" things to charge, like Cell phones, etc,, Try it and you decide, Im glad I got one of these, " what do YOU have to LOSE ? "
Ive been in the process of buying a mp3 player and spent countless hours researching the best of the best, trying to get the biggest bang for the buck...look no further.. The Creative Zen Vision: M has a 30GB hard drive thats able to store up to "15,000 songs", "120 hours of video", and "tens of thousands of photos". It also has a FM radio (with the ability to record songs off the radio), a calender, contact list, and task menu (of which all can be synched with Microsoft Outlook).I have to admit, im not a real big fan of the ipod..tis a product for the followers of the glorious (only people who want to seem cool buy it). I, myself, love to be different (and still like to look good doing it) so when i saw this product, the features, the PRICE...i knew this was the perfect player...I was skeptical at first, reading some of the other reviews...complaints about problems with freezing, minor things like- "the buttons are too hard to push", "ive only gotten 11-12 hours of music", and other such stupidity... The Creative Zen Vision: M has a 4.5 rating on Amazon whereas the Ipods have only 4 stars...i mean, whats up with that? If you look at reviews for this product you'll probably see some really dumb ones...like this one posted by an Ipod freak-"Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original iPod Video 60GB for Free! I got mine from this web site: bestfreeproducts.info/ipod-video"What was that?! The Ipod people are getting scared...lol.. Anyway, i got mine and have had it for a week and it works PERFECT! No freezing, no glitches, perfect sound quality, the easiest, most user-friendly software EVER, a great scroll pad for selecting music!Ok, now here's the real meat of this review:The great things the Creative Zen Vision: M has-1. GREAT battery life2. A multitude of colors (262,144 vivid colors ), making images clearer and sharper3. 30GB of memory...whats not to love about that?4. FM radio...a nice plus for those random moods5. FM radio recorder6. Can store videos and photos in addition to the music7. Can create playlists and slideshows using the awesome Creative Zen Mdeia Explorer8. Media can easily be dragged and dropped into player9. Can buy an AV cable to hook up to tv to play videos and slideshows10. Voice recorder11. Calender and such12. Scroll button (the controls in general)13. Price...Ipod-299.99Creative Zen Vision: M- 268.99 Obvious choice?14. Display (has a clock, time left panel, and the ability to change color themes to go with the background picture)15. Oh...duh, you can set your own background pictureSome bad things-1. Have to convert files in order for player to read them (but the Zen Media Explorer software that comes with it will ask if you would like to convert and will do it for you)2. Have to buy case and charger (if you want to charge from a wall outlet) charging from a wall outlet takes 2hours vs. the 6.5 hours it takes to charge by computer3. The black color of the player makes scratches more visible...get a CASE!Ok, another important part...what the package from Amazon includes (some reviews are deceiving so id like to set them straight)-1. Creative Zen Vision: M2. Software3. Adapter (for charging on computer and transferring files)4. USB cable5. Earphones6. Pouch (it is what it is, a simple leather pouch...Best Buy sells a nice holder with belt clip on their website)It DOES NOT come with the power adapter to charge by way of wall outlets...it DOES NOT come with AV cableHope that this review will be as helpful to you and clear as possible..the last thing you need when trying to make a investment involving a good sum of money is to have confusing reviews...
After reading all of the negative comments about this product I purchased two extra batteries along with my new Macbook Pro, as I am a consultant and probably do a dozen or more international flights per year. However, during my recent flight on an American Airlines 777 it worked perfectly fine. Obviously, it will not charge the laptop, but it kept the battery at full charge for a full 11 hour flight while running DVD movies, working in MS Office, etc.I must admit that I preferred the iGo charger I formerly used with my HP laptop, as I could also charge my mobile phone, iPod, etc. while actually charging the laptop's batteries, but until that becomes an alternative the Apple Magsafe Airline Power Adapter did all that I could ask for.
This little gadget is perfect for using my ipod while i ride my bike. It gives me the chance to change tracks and adjust volume so I dont have to interrupt my ride. I do wish it was a bit more sturdy as I have easily broken one before but at this price I dont feel bad about replacement
Simply amazing!! If you listen to music on your computer, try these speakers.
I suffered from eye strain at work for years and after I purchased a 3M privacy screen, the eye strain disappeared. My husband starting having the same problem at home. I purchased the screen for him and no more eye strain! We are totally pleased with this product.
We bought this so that we could travel without using our laptops to access emails and such, and it's been spectacular so far. Handy, easy to use, and very worth the cost.
&Iacute; have been using a Sandisk 1GB SD (the standard)since i buy it some months ago, the big space was so good to store music and videos, turning my POCKET PC into an IPOD killer; BUT i can't store maps for pocketstreets or anything that requieres frequent reading, the memory works but is so slow. BUT NOW Recently i brought the Ultra II version, and replace my SD card, and everythings runs faster i can store my maps in my sd card and they work as they where in ram, the ebooks run so faster, i recommend fervently.
I discovered over the air HDTV with a pair of amplified rabbit ears (40 channels, transmitters 25-50 miles away) (VHF TV is lousy, but HDTV is great). Then the problem: How to get this signal around to all the TV's in the house? The CHANNEL VISION CVT-2/8PIAII installed without incident in the cable connection box outside, and the signal at every TV outlet is as good as the original. The rabbit ears? They're in the attic, where an antenna belongs!
My husband loves these. He uses them to watch for wildlife in the mountains. Was well worth the purchase price.
I loved these, but now they are not working! Bought them in Oct and now they are already broken! One of the wires broke so you only get sound in one ear! NOT GOOD, quality must be poor in how they build them. So now I have to find a new set that won't break so fast!
excellent brand equipped with lots of features. instruction book wellwritten and easy to understand. doesn't weigh a ton like some othertypewriters. the only drawback that i can see (make that hear) is the noise. it makes a lot of noise when in use. all should keep in mindthat this is a personal opinion and is not meant to be any slur on themanufacturer.
Haven't actually used them yet but they were packaged well, they're rca, they're 25 ft. Seems just fine to me. Good deal
I installed it in my Suzuki Samurai,(During rain and offroad I'm forced to use marin equipment).A great amplifier at a great price, Everything met and exceeded expectations;
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'm using this mouse right now, and I love this thing. Works great, and is comfortable to use. I like the button layout as well.Nick
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.
I am confirming that the set up was as quick and easy as the other reviewers have claimed. It took me less than 10 minutes starting from the point where I opened the box it was shipped in.Great deal after rebate too!
I have always been very happy with Epson Printers in the past. I like the print quality and the quiet printer. The Epson C80 I bought in February 2003 died in April 2004, just after warranty expired. I replaced yellow ink cartridge, it stopped printing yellow, a few days later I replaced the black TWICE and it stopped printing black. I am not interested in buying more expensive &quot;disposable&quot; hardware, and will switch to another manufacturer.
I had no problems with this item a few things a purchaser should take into consideration:This is for standard keyboard & mouse dont try and use a feautred keybopard or a wireless mouse it will most likely not work.At times my video would revert back to 800 X 600 display, nothing a PC reboot would not fix 1 in 30 times this happened.All in all a nice cheap fix, I would highly recomend for basic 2 PC KVM two thumbs up.
I purchased this cable for attempting to play video on my laptop. Little did I know that my laptop was output only...Regardless, this is a superb cable and is well built. When actually used as a video cable it performs great. Make sure you absolutely can deal with a 6ft cable though as it might be a pain in the future.
One's expectations for little devices like this one is that one can just plug it in and it works. That was the case. It came out of the box, I hooked it up, and voila! Granted, my application is a simple home Ethernet distribution, but isn't that all the more reason for this device to "just work"?
This was a great buy for the price. I use these for backup and in my cameras. Would buy additional cards in the future
I have used my Inke for several weeks and LOVE it! It started paying for itself the first time I used it! A little secret I just figured out that they don't put in the manual, it cleans the ink head every time you &quot;pressure balance&quot; the cartridge!Quality of the printing after the refill was MUCH better then I ever dreamed! (But note! You must dap the cartridge head on a cloth the get the extra ink off.)Gana give one to my friends for Christmas!
Is a very compacted bag. Everything "fits" Has a nicer camera bag attachment. If you want extra room, Not the one. Does fit all of the printer and attachments!
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"
I got this camera recently as a replacement for my 4 years old C-700 that broke when I dropped it to the ground by mistake. Although some reviewers said that this camera is bulky in comparison to other popular digital cameras, I find it more compact than my old camera and does not look silly even if you bring it to a party & etc. However, due to its protuded lens part, it won't fit into a small camera case so choose a medium camera case if you are looking for one. The camera is pretty fast (except for the night mode) and gives a clear photo. Tripod is a must for a dark room since a hand vibration could cause blurred photo like most digital cameras. It doesn't bring out big red spots like my old camera in the dark room, but taking photo with a night mode is slow. Taking video with this camera is pretty good in a lit area. The instruction booklet is hard to use (reduction of details in favor of having millions of translations) and playing with a camera might be a better learning technique. You can set the camera in Japanese, English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian (prob) so the camera itself is user friendly for international people.
The long cord make these headphones perfect for people who user them with a computer. Bass response could be better but the mid-range and good highs make up for this. The muffs on the headphones do a good job of both soothing the ears and keeping out office sounds.
I purchased these as spares for my D80,which I subsequently upgraded to a D90. Both cameras use the same battery type.When I received the batteries I noticed that the font and lettering was ever so slightly different from the batteries that came with the D80 and the D90. I charged them, and they ran just fine... for a while.Now, less than a year later neither of these batteries will hold a charge. I've been actively using them in rotation to avoid the problems you encounter when leaving a charged battery unused, but within the last several months both batteries have completely failed. The original battery that came with my D90 is still working just fine, as is the original battery that came with the D80 (which I sold to a friend).I think it's likely that these are 3rd party batteries bearing the Nikon name and that no-one at Amazon actually checked to make sure they were the real thing.This is the second time that Amazon has let me down with Nikon equipment...Get your gear from a camera store, not from Amazon.
This is not the best MP3 player I have had ,but it is very good for the price. I had a Rio sport as well and that was a good MP3 player I only had one problem using it ,the display stoped working but a quik shut off and turn on solved the problem. The forge is a well made device for people that work out or go on long trips. I have the 256MB Rio Forge and I bought one for my parentsthey love it. It is simple to put music on and off of just click, drag and Drop. The sound is very good quality as well the radio gets very good reception ,the only down side is rio is no longer manufactured so you can not get a warrenty on the device.
A friend bought this and told me I should get one. It works really well once you figure our the software that comes with it. (Download the new software on Sony's site)I have DISH network which come with an Echo Star universal remote. For some reason it will not learn the buttons/functions no matter what I do. I was still able to use the program code but the presets are very limited (Missing an info button and a cancel). I can work around it but it can be annoying.Overall I am pleased, especially for the price on Amazon.
I really like my new pressure cooker and use it often.The only reason that I do not love it is that it is a little to small.
I wanted to have a protective cover for my new 596 unit and purchased it through Amazon for the best price & no S/H fees. Cover is great, fits snug and offers the protection I wanted. Well worth the money for it.
This is a great little piece of ear candy. It's slick, light, and easy to use. I can fit all my music and even get videos, movies, and other visual things...how can it get any better???
I just got one last week, it's so cute. It's well constructed and surprisingly light too. This baby actually turns head!
didnt expect much from these they were for an 85 VW golf diesel not your best sound environment lol. but to my suprise they sound pretty good even with the engine off.. and the fit was perfect
Good battery, fits the x61tablet perfectly. I had hoped for a little bit longer life (get just shy of around 2hrs depending on a variety of factors) But it seems to be great quality.
I bought this inexpensive Palm PDA to keep addresses and notes handy. It eventually stop responding to inputs. I tried customer service and they said it was inoperative with no way of retrieving any of the data! I am not happy with this and will keep this experience in mind when choosing and purchasing my next PDA. :(
I replaced my Boston acoustic center channel with this one. What a difference great highs and mods realy completes my system. At times I have to adjust it because it overpowers the front Channels. . Lots of quality sound for the money- I have bought 3 for 3 different systems
Would give it 0 stars if that were an option! It does not record in multiple recorders. A waste of time and money!
I've been spinning for about 8 years and I wanted to give these a shot. The sound is not too bad but you can buy something else with your money. If I have these on for about an hour they start to hurt my ears and head. They are pretty heavy for over the ear headphones too. Now the padding is starting to crack and chip away. I have to toss these out now. Do yourself a favor and buy another set of headphones.
We could not get the items to work. We are going to return them.
I'm very happy with this web cam. It rests fine on my laptop's LCD or on my CRT monitor. The software gets installed first, and the first thing it does is call home to do a new download of all the software and drivers. This took some time (using DSL, maybe 20 minutes), but I was glad to have the "latest and greatest". The camera image is very clear and the software gives you control over things like white balance. I keep most things under automatic control, but I do find I have to adjust the white balance so images don't look too bluish. Still, this is a quibble. I really like the integrated microphone! With the echo canceling software, I can talk without a headset and neither end of the connection hears echos. There are also some "filters" that can distort your image for fun. They are good for a few laughs, especially with kids. I don't see any negatives to this product at all unless you are trying to take really good pictures with it. Use the right tool for the job; if you want fine still pictures, use a real digital camera. If you want to video conference via Skype (or whatever), this web camera works quite well.
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.
Pros:1) Small2) ShinyCons:1) Cables hang out sides, very awkward. Makes putting on a stereo shelf look just plain ugly.2) The IR on this unit is a disaster! My Pioneer remotes make this unit switch DVI inputs. Then you have to flip these dip switches on your Gefen remote, then dips on the switcher...then try again! Arrrggghhh.Stinks. I will try another brand.
cheapest 512 i could find, does exactly what it is supposed to do. no problems in the first month so far.
4 memory sticks promptly delivered, all worked on arrival and I bumped my mac pro 1.1 from 2 gig to 10 gig in roughly 3 minutes
this is the best lap top i've had. i need to get a new one, and i am definitely going with an averatec. this model's problems have been corrected with the next series: better phone jack opening, better casing, better connections for the screen to the bottom. Yes, it does get hot - but I bought a 30 dollar lap top cooler, and it has worked wonderfully.
Exactly what I needed. My computer desk is simple and thin-paneled, making installing the mount pretty easy. Took me all of twenty minutes, plus a little tweaking.The desk sits perpendicular to my bed at the foot of my bed, and swiveling the monitor to watch movies takes seconds. Very awesome range for swiveling, tilting and height adjustment.Only complaint is the built in cable management is a little awkward, and I've ended up just letting the cables just hang loose, as they fall out of the housing on the arm if you move it around a lot. But since I only tend to adjust the monitor between a few positions, this isn't really a problem for me. If you move it around more and are concerned about desk space, you might want to zip-tie the cords to the arm at one or two points.
I found the item to be light and very easy to use. I am legally blind and need to check airline schedules, etc. It works very well and I often do not have 2 hands. I really liked the one hand focus.
Just keep in mind that the antennas may vary on your location! I live in Brooklyn, New York (around Midwood area)on the 5th floor of a 6th floor apartment building. I had a Philips Mant510, it was one of my first DTV antennas, and let me tell you that it completely sucked!!! It just barely picked up 4 digital channels which was 5.1, 5.2, 9.1, 9.2. But after researching and crossing fingers of which antenna would be good I went with the DB2, and let me tell you something it picked up 25 channels which was very surprising. Plus I have this antenna indoors too! There are downsides, for example when you have very windy days you will get pixelated or fuzzy channels, also I'm still having a tough time getting 11.1, 13.1 (which are wpix and wnet thirteen) what is up with these channels??!All in all I'm happy with it, I mean its enough for me I barely watch TV, most of the time I watch movies and there is no way I'm shelfing money for the cable company so they could rip me off of $40-$60 a month.
Just received this clock, it will make a great doorstop! Don't waste your time with this one move on!
Fits kit lens for D70 and most Nikon kit lenses since. No issues at all the cap clipped on and stayed on.
I bought this camera mainly because I wanted more zoom than I could get with one of the pocket cameras. That feature works very well, though I'm still learning the other camera features.The LCD panel went out 2 months after I got the camera. The camera was still operable, but I had to look through the viewfinder, both for taking pictures and for navigating the menus. I'm glad it wasn't a disaster, but it was a pain, especially since it broke during a family wedding, when I really wanted to take good pictures. I sent it back to Canon, and they repaired it under warranty, but I was out about $10 for shipping/insurance and without my camera for almost 2 weeks.I also agree with other reviewers that an optical viewfinder would be better - especially in the bright sunlight, I have trouble seeing what I'm shooting.
The super.fi 5's are definitely the "most bang for the buck" in the UE product line. I currently own super.fi 3's (three pairs), super.fi 5's, super.fi 5 EB's, and triple.fi 10's, so I have some basis for my statements. The super.fi 3's are serviceable and have above-average sound, but they don't touch the super.fi 5's. The triple.fi 10's are bigger, bulkier, and more expensive. While they DO sound better, I don't think they sound THAT much better than the super.fi 5's. With that out of the way, a couple comments that may be helpful:1. Whether it's stated or not, comfort and fit are probably the most significant factors in preferring one earphone to another. This is not just because it is fatiguing to use ill-fitting earphones, but because properly-fitted earphones generally have better and more balanced sound. And, contrary to what these reviews might lead you to believe, there are NO earphones out there that fit every ear comfortably. If you follow some of the "headphone forums" you will see that every manufacturer and every model of earphone eventually comes under criticism for poor fit. Some people can improve the fit with foam earpieces, some use custom molded earpieces, some buy after-market "olives", but nobody ever says "this earphone fits everyone perfectly." Soooo....try 'em out first.2. The super.fi's and triple.fi's have "memory" cables (i.e., there's a wire embedded under the insulation at the connection to the earpiece.) Some people hate them and find them intolerable. Some people think they work great and wouldn't be without them. I find them very comfortable and prefer them to other cable types. I normally route them back over my ears and let the cables trail down to rest on my chest. If you want limp cables that fall straight down from your ears, I do not recommend the UE's.3. The UE's are not the smallest earphones out there. If you want small, low-profile earphones, you may want to consider some other manufacturers' models. In fact, the super.fi 5 EB's are HUGE, with a low-frequency driver enclosure that looks twice as big as that of the standard super.fi 5's.4. The cables on the UE's are replaceable. They have little gold-plated pins that pressure-fit into sockets on the earpieces. You can easily replace the cables or even buy UE and third-party "upgrade" cables to customize them.5. I have worn UE's for hundreds of hours and never had a problem with breakage or intermittent connections. Of course, I treat them with respect. (This is where I expect to get flamed....) I coil them neatly and return them to the carrying case after every use. I clean them periodically. I do not wear them when I'm working out. (Well, actually, I DO wear super.fi 3's when I'm mowing the lawn or working in the yard, but only because they're fairly cheap. And even then, I'm careful of snagging the cables.) I truly believe that MOST of the reports of poor durability are actually cases of mistreating the earphones or cables. And don't forget...you can replace the cable assembly in its entirety in just a few minutes if you damage it or bend the pins in the plug.6. Active noise cancellation has its place, but I've never heard a set of earphones or headphones with active noise cancellation that sound as good as high-quality sealing earphones without noise cancellation. I've tried Sennheisers, Bose, Sonys, Audio-Technicas...you name it.7. Finally...make sure you have a decent audio source and quality material. The UE's are very efficient and I often use them without a headphone amp. (They will benefit from increased power, though.) But you need to have decent digital files (preferably uncompressed files...none of this 128 Kb/s junk) and a good quality player.That's it. Good luck! If you are looking at these, then you also want to consider the Etymotics and Shure lines.
I had been looking for a camera with 10-12x optical zoom, image stabalization and 5+ MP. I reviewed Sony based on the feedback from other customers and on actual performance. The snaps in some modes were amazing (forgive my layman approach, for I am not a PRO), but overall I felt it was rather overprized. The ergonomics - average. The CCD imager defect does exist. Controls can be confusing for first-timers. The viewfinder is awkwardly modeled....Overall, not the kind of product we know Sony for. I chose a Canon S3 IS over it and am most satisfied with it.
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 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.
I bought this product in Singapore International Airport and have been using it interchangeably with my 5 gb. Mini Ipod and after purchasing my Sony NW-HD5 and experiencing the superior sound, I never did go back to my Ipod. In all fairness, the sound of the original headphones that come with the NW-HD5 sounds better than the NC11 only if you install the Griffin Ear Jams as an accessory to make the headphones a true In-ear unit. As for the NC11, it lacked the responsiveness of the above but worked fairly good especially because it eliminated the ambient noise that one encounters when you go distance walking. The weight of the single battery did become annoying (not burdensome) especially after going the distance. The way it moves and sways when it is clipped to your shirt makes you wish that Sony used lighter cells to power the circuitry. But overall, they have met the criteria for it's design purpose which is to minimize noise which will interfere with your music enjoyment.
Just what I needed. Mine came in clear tubing with copper wiring inside which is what I assume most people will get since that is how all the speaker wire I have seen is.
Exceptionally pleased with the quality of performance from this small unit. For the money, this is top drawer. I would highly recommend this am/fm radio for anyone looking for a quality unit for listening while you move the lawn, etc.
This is my third Casio organizer. I love it!It is leaps and bounds ahead of my last one. I really like the Sychronization with Microsoft Outlook. I keep my schedule on my computer and on my PV-400 Plus.Buy it!
One year warranty. 1.5 years later, boom! Monitor goes dead as door knob. I originally paid $387.17 for this monitor new in 2005. I'm glad monitor prices have gone down, but this a big disappointment. I have old old monitors that have lasted me 10 years plus! I expected much more on life of product.
I bought a set of these for my kids for Christmas. They were so excited when they opened them.....that I had to try and get another set when the first didn't work.....and then ANOTHER set after that. This THIRD set worked so-so for a day but the battery life was short. We recharged them once and used them again then when the batteries died again they were put aside. A couple months later the kids wanted to use them again but one of the batteries wouldn't charge. I called customer service where I was rudely told that I needed to buy a new battery from them for $17 and "that's why we sell them", uh-huh, that's what I figured! Even after speaking to a supervisor I was told there was no way they would replace the battery that I needed to either send them in under warranty for $7 or buy the $17 battery. Funny one battery still works fine and the other doesn't but they claim the battery isn't faulty. Whatever happened to good customer service and manners? A sad lesson for my kids.
This does not come with a learning remote and It does not have codes for Panisonic 5 disc DVD or for a Scientific Atlanta DVR/Cable box. Search did not reveal codes either. Support while fast, only recommended their $300 TC remote and was otherwise unhelpful. Why would one buy a $300 remote for an under $400 AVR?Further there are no published codes for this on URC "One-For-All" remotes (I have 7800 and 8811 models) and Search for these, also, does not reveal codes.Unless you plan to use multiple remotes or the front panel to control this, you will be dissapointed. As I was; Hence the 2 stars.I suspect that similar problems exist for other types of remotes and other advanced devices. If you have older legacy type devices you may not have this problem. With a third party learning remote you may be able to manually program enough functions to allow reasonable operation.H/K has not done thier job of making this component functional with modern home video requirements. They need to accomodate more of the modern type devices in the remote & Control design. more compatible codes, Functions and a learning remote could enable this, and should have been provided.
This tank set is great if you are replacing all or just a couple of your tanks. One of the best things about these printers are the relatively cheap ink cartriges compared to other systems. I always use the Canon brand for the best results.
I've had this monitor for 2 months now. It's sharp and clear. I do a lot of spreadsheet processing and Photoshop work and the image quality is excellent.At it's optimum resolution, 1680x1050, I find the font on all programs and web pages too small, but I simply hit Ctrl+ and I'm good to go. Still sharp and clear.I'm in front of this monitor for at least 12 hours a day and love it. Even the built in speakers are satisfactory. I use them mainly for Skype calls and sometimes Media player files. I'm very satisfied with it.
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.
This was a Christmas gift for my father, he's got a lot of old records that have just been sitting in the closet since his old turn table died years ago. Since he drives around most of this day I thought he might like to convert his records to CD's and listen to them....not to mention I wanted to have some of them in a digital format as well.The software didn't get rave reviews but worked fine for me. It took a little bit of toying around to figure out how to make stereo tracks and how to change the ID3 tags but once I did I was going strong. The sound quality is higher than I actually expected it to be. All in all it's a great unit.
What a buy - in a house with 2 large Sony TV sets (a large plasma and a slightly smaller LCD) this small and stylish flat screen from Magnavox needs little defending. The quality of picture is outstanding and it fits into specialized niches such as bathrooms, kitchens, etc. We're getting a third one of these for our study and are pleased with all the features this set has. For the price, hard to beat.
I was getting ready to really write a scathing review on these headphones. I bought these headphones on clearance for half price, and even though I paid such a paltry sum, I was ready to judge these as $40-50 headphones that they charged for them when they first came out. The minute I put these on, I was hit over the head with a strong boomy bass notes from the trance track my iPod was last playing. After listening to them for a few minutes, I was ready to relegate them to the drawer foreer as Youtube use-only headphones. As a headphone enthusiast, I already have a collection of decent headphones that I rotate through (headphones are like tools, depending on the music, the place, environment, or equipment being used, you have to choose one that fits the situation). I was hoping that these would be great knockaround headphones, that I could leave on my workplace desk permanently without worrying about somebody running off with them (i.e. expendable).So despite the fact that I think the bass is too strong, I did spend a lot more time with them going through a collection of songs.My verdict?Comfort: these are circumaural headphones that surround rather than press on the ears. They don't clamp too hard but are still pretty firm, and the headband looks like it's easy to bend to lessen the grip. The plastic earpads do get sweaty, but they help create a sealed environment that helps reduce the music leaking out as much as iPod buds, or most other headphones supplied with MP3 players.Build quality: these seem average. The cable is a bit stiff. They creak a little as you handle them, the retro styling is cool. Nothing stands out as being a deal breaker. The cable does trasmit a thumping sound right up to the earcups if it bumps against hard surfaces so beware if you intend to use them in high movement activities.Sound quality: there is a trend toward excess midbass, probably around 50-60Hz, and at times it can be pretty distracting from the mids and highs. You can really hear this on pop songs, or anything with heavy bass. The bass isn't especially deep, and the bass has a slight one note sound to it. I guess there are some people who may find this trait an improvement over the standard iPod earbuds since the sound is pretty full bodied and has a lot kick compared to the sterile sounding iPod earbuds. The midrange tones sound slightly hollow, and lacking in body, as if the singer is singing to you while standing in a large closet. There is definitely a bit of detail missing in the mids or highs but still not too objectionable as the headphone does convey most of the frequency range better than many other budget earphones. There is sufficient shimmer in the highs that I don't feel like I need to reach for the cotton swabs to clear the obstruction. The soundstage (placement of the performers) is pretty constricted, like all the performers are in a small room. Am I being too harsh on these headphones? Maybe, since my normal reference headphones cost $300. But to put it in perspective, all of the other headphones I enjoy more cost more (or a lot more) than these, the cheapest that I've recommended before being the Koss Portapro and the Sennheiser PX100 which are twice the price. And I haven't yet heard any full size headphone that costs $20-30 that sound as competent as these, with the exception of the Sennheiser HD201 which was also quite enjoyable, but different in many ways. So I guess I will still recommend these even though the bass character is just too excessive for me. The one other thing I noticed is that if I wear these with my thick frame glasses, the bass emphasis nearly goes away completely, so these headphones rely on the seal to your head to get their bass. With my big head, these headphones do clamp my head firmly, so maybe others with a smaller noggin may find the bass more reasonableSo are they wroth $20 that I paid? Yes.Are these worth the upgrade from iPod earbuds? Yes.For me, I will probably use these as gaming headphones, I don't really enjoy them for music. I will probably go back to my Denon D1001 for music listening at my work even though I had hope these could be a cheaper/more expendable substitute at my workplace.I give these a B- for sound quality overall, B for value, A- for looks and cool factor. Considering the price I paid....4 stars. But only 3 stars if I paid full price for them because ultimately, I prefer other headphones even if they cost a little more, but they offer a better improvement over the headphones that came with your MP3 player.
Within a week of purchase, the card basically "froze." I couldn't add or delete files, and couldn't even format the card in an attempt to "reset" it (yes, I did check the lock tab; visually the card was unlocked). I have other cards of various brands and storage capacities and have never had this type of problem. Looking at some of the other reviews, it seems that this really isn't an isolated issue. My concern (and seemingly that of the other 1-star reviewers), was the virtually immediate failure of this particular product. I was more fortunate than other reviewers seem to have been - I purchased mine through a reputable bricks and mortar store which allowed me to exchange. Yes, I did exchange it, and (at least so far) no problems with the new one. The bimodal distribution of reviews suggests that this is a quality control issue. Some of us have purchased lemons from what seems to be an overall (when it does work) decent product. When this happens, the consumer depends upon the companies making and selling the product to stand behind it . . .As always, let the buyer beware. That's how these customer forums can help - they let you see what real people are experiencing. It's certainly not scientific, being a non-random sample, but at least if you're reading this, you can decide whether or not to risk your hard earned $$ based on what others have experienced. If you get a bad one, well at least you knew about the possibility! Hopefully you won't. Generally, human nature what it is, a higher percentage of dissatisfied customers will write about their troubles, so the percentage of 1-stars in this series of reviews is hopefully not a reflection on the percentage of bad cards out there.Lessons learned?1. For me, though I still have this card (a new one, and hopefully one that I'd have given 5 stars to had I not lost the quality control lottery with card #1), I won't trust it with single copy files (though that's nothing new; I don't trust any form of storage for single copies - always back-up!!). I use it simply for portability and convenience.2. If I were using it in a camera, I'd download it every single day (or after every significant photo session), because from the negative reviews, like mine, you'll never know when it might fail (one day or years later!).3. If you see a good deal on this card, and plan to buy it, make sure that the company you're purchasing it from will allow you to return, or at least exchange, it.
I tried a local ink refill place once, and the cartridge failed (and I didn't want to go back and argue with them). So, I buy the brand name. If you use Amazon's "subscribe & save" feature, then the price comes down even more...to the point that it's not worth your time to drive to the refill place and wait for them. Check-out Amazon's "subscribe & save" service...you can change the interval as needed, skip a shipment, have an extra shipment sent, and cancel at anytime...all with no penalties...and it's the best price.UPDATE:My Canon MP170 printer died and that left me with one full cartridge that I couldn't use. :- I bought a new Canon printer locally at a large retailer for only $30. Imagine that. It came with 2 ink cartridges, and they are worth more than the printer itself! That's nuts.
I take great pride in my ability to write quickly using the Visor's built-in handwriting recognition software. But I can type a heck of a lot faster than I can scribble, so I use this keyboard whenever I can. It folds up into a package about the same size as my Visor Prism, which is twice the thickness of the Visor Platinum. If you need to enter a lot of data, this is the only way to go.
The sound card is easy to install in Slackware 64 bit. All you need to do are1. Install the card into an open PCI slot2. Log in as root3. At console, type in "alsaconf", then F6, a new configuration file will be created.4. Make sure it shows up in K configuration (if not, run alsamixer as root at console), then you are in business.Why such low grade? The rebate does not work [...]. And it never did. I tried on several different networks (in case it is blocked by network policy or firewall). None worked!They cheated my $20 rebate! I will keep on calling Diamond "thief" until they do right by me- give me the $20 rebate as advertised!And yes, offering time-limited rebate and then have the rebate center "unavailable" is stealing money from the customers!Good product but VERY POOR business INTEGRITY! What a pity!John
These headphone had great sound, until they crapped out. I used them exclusively at the gym, and on a fairly regular basis, one side or the other would go out from sweat. Maybe I sweat more than the average person, but I bought these especially because they were supposed to be designed with the gym in mind.After they would dry out, they would usually work again. Until finally they didn't. At the gym, one side went out, and has never come back, weeks later.
This the most well thought out radio I have ever owned. Having a lock is the greatest. I read about DXers on AM and I agree, this is a good as radios of this size get. If you find one better please email kenpl@mchsi.com and let me know.
I can only echo what others have said, this is an excellent product & out performs any headset regardless of price. The sound is magnificent & the noise-cancelling is one of the best.
I used the Tekkeon myPower All MP3400 for the past 8 months as a power supplement for my Samsung Q1 UMPC. It can't be beat. Beautiful style and great performance. Although it doesn't ship with the power tip for the Q1, Tekkeon will send you one for free or you can buy it at Radio Shack. I highly reccomend the Tekkeon myPower All MP3400.
Worked perfectly with no hassles. CD drives were included, received product within 5 days of purchase. Highly recommended.
In photography, this could be called ND filter and this is a good one!This filter screws really well in the eyepiece. And was great to see details in a full Moon.I also use the telescope to take pictures of the Moon, and in that case, this filter shall not be used ;-)
I have 2 different type of holders. This is the better of the two. The leather qualityis good and the product picture reflects the actual product very well.
I have enjoyed great performance with the Sandisk 1gb SD card. It is a quality product, with no errors to report after nearly 6 years of use.I would warn buyers to stick to orders fulfilled by Amazon and avoid purchasing from sellers like Antonline, who can be combative and aggressively defensive if you ever have a problem with a purchase. This is in stark contrast to Amazon's trouble free return policy.
To those who have this product: Is the optional USB adapter to charge without using a computer included?
I have a similar problem to what other users are reporting, it drops the connection every 20 minutes. I would downgrade to firmware 1.03 but that firmware made my FTP uploads extremely slow.
The Polk PSW111 is a good subwoofer if you are looking for one that is small and can be hidden in the corner of a room. However, don't expect it to produce the "bone rattling" vibrations of the larger options.
the wiring was crossed on the plug. The front and rear speaker wire in the plug were reversed. I just crossed the wires off the back of the radio harness and it worked fine.
before i bought this product i was skeptical but in the end it works as it should, loves how it straps to the belt and is small to carry.Only problem i have is that i own the Rebel XT and Cannon put the sensor in front of the camera which sucks because you have to have it pointing to the front. but not the remotes fault just cannon.
I've had this case for several months now.The good:Lots of space inside.Mounts directly to the bottom of drive, allowing heat transfer in addition to the 60mm fan.The Bad:Data ribbon can block airflow from the fan.Feels cheap, but you shouldn't be playing basketball with your hard disks anyway.
These headphones broke after a week of normal use. I used them for about a total 5 hours and loved them, until they suddenly broke as I was putting them on. It's too bad, too, because they were very comfortable.
I bought this fan, while searching for another video card. I have been looking to buy a 250 GTS or 8800 GTX. I currently have a very slow 9500GT. The temps on the 9500 have been in the 60's to 70's. It also can't run games on high unless it's winter and freezing in the house.I bought and installed the fan today and it dropped the idle temp to 30c and gaming on high to 40-45c.Install was quite simple and well explained. I would check on Zalman's site to see if your video card can use this fan, so that you don't waster your time and money.As for fan noise, it is currently running at 2700rpm and I can't hear it. Though it may be because when gaming, I turn up all the fans and it can get quite noisy.Quite simply an amazing fan. I won't need another card for a while longer. It was a great $30 upgrade.
The router worked well right out of the box. I tested the range and thought it was slightly better than my friend's Linksys AP. The signal was strong and went though walls pretty well. I thought the setup layout was great. It thoroughly explained most of the functions and what it does. The only problem I had was that the WEP didn't work as well as I'd hoped. Thus, I gave this product 4 out of 5 starts. I tried the WEP with both a Netgear PC Card and a Linksys USB wireless adaptor. The router refused to connect with the Netgear PC card unless WEP was turned off. WEP partially worked with the Linksys wireless USB. THe linksys was able to connect to the router, but had trouble connecting to the internet. After a good 5 minutes, the internet connection was fine, but it took a while for the linksys to connect to the router using WEP. This happened every time I restared the computer. Thus, I just turned of WEP and used the Netgear router's MAC address filter instead and it works great.
My daughter's A205's screen (backlight) went out several days ago. She called tech support to have someone troubleshoot the problem. After she explained she had attempted to adjust contrast without success, she asked the technician if she could help her. The technician said "Yes". After my daughter paid $35 for help, the technician told her to adjust the contrast (which she had already tried) and when that was not successful, the technician told her she couldn't help her fix the problem.I attempted to get the $35 back. But they have a "NO SPECIAL CASES" policy, refusing to even consider it.I will never purchase a Toshiba again. PERIOD.If you ever need help with your Toshiba laptop and it is out of warranty, don't call Toshiba!
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.
I ordered this Early may it is July and I still don't have it, now they say end of August. Say no to the Pyle 4in speakers.
This Parrot ck3100 works very well in my Volvo S60R. I have it paired with a Blackberry Pearl 8130 and the sound quality is excellent. I mounted the mic on the A pillar so it is just left of my head..better for sound pick up. I have read that if you mount near a noise source (vent, open window, etc) that it might not work as well but so far mine is great. Also worked well at 45 mph with kids in back talking to their grandparents. Bravo Parrot. I will get alot of use out of it on my 110 mile daily commute with a manual transmission!
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
Pros: Great audio qualitystylishlight weightCons: Leaks sound(you can use it as a speaker, kinda)
Once I got this DVD player hooked up, I found it easy to use. The remote is well-organized, and it's easy to find and utilize all the features that make DVD player superior to your old VCR.My problem was getting the thing hooked up to the TV. I have a TV with a built in VCR (bought precisely to avoid these hook-up problems); notably, the TV only has one input connection, and that was being used by my cable box. Being a logical person, I knew that this meant I had to route the DVD through the cable box or the cable box through the DVD player. The instruction manual was completely unhelpful. It pretty much assumed that I wouldn't have a cable box or VCR to worry about. If all you want to do is combine just a DVD player and a TV, it would be plenty helpful. I don't know anyone to whom that would apply, but if it's you, you're all set.This next part isn't exactly the DVD player's fault. My cable box is a masterpiece of electronic illegibility - obviously designed to require a service call in order to change your hook up in any way. After several calls to the cable company, I was told that I had two options, both of which would require me to buy additional equipment and neither of which made any sense to me. Not wanting to incur a service charge from the cable company, I prevailed upon some friends who are electronic/computer experts. I live in Seattle - there are plenty of guys who live for this stuff. After much theorizing and trial and error, they finally got the DVD player working.In all fairness, the DVD player wasn't responsible for all my problems - my TV and cable company were what created the chaos. Nevertheless, this is not an uncommon combination of equipment, and I think that the instruction manual should have at least attempted to address it.
I purchased this unit 15 months ago, hardly have used it in that time. Unit will not power on, company said will cost $130-150 to fix it, mail back at my expense. Wal Mart with original receipt and box will not do a thing past 90 days. I paid $172 a little over yr. ago for this unit. Manual was a nighmare trying to figure out how to set up unit.This is piece of junk, had a prior older VCR (magnavox or sony) for 18 yrs. that still worked but wanted to upgrade to DVD/VCR player recorder.Will never buy another RCA PRODUCT AGAIN.
I just got one of these for my digital camera, in preparation for a trip to WDW. The neat thing about it is that it is so simple to use! They are made in England and the company had one of the universities there test them to failure. When it says rated to 30ft @ 30 minutes, you can believe it! The pictures come out ok, and camera's controls are accessible. You won't be able to use your camera's flash, but that shouldn't be a problem for most digitals. And best of all, IT FLOATS!!!
The sound on these headphones is fantastic. Everything about them is fantastic, as far as I'm concerned. There have been plenty (hundreds) of reviews thus far saying how great they are, and they're right!So instead of discussing the sound, I'll clear up a little disagreement about the fit of these headphones. A few people have said that they're uncomfortable, or that they crush their ears, but I think those people are wearing them wrong.... I have pretty big ears, so if the cups were too small, I'm pretty sure they'd hurt my ears too. But I discovered that the way you put them on makes a big difference.If you just put them straight onto your head, the cups will push on your ears a bit, and I can see how that would become uncomfortable after a while. But if you sort of shimmy them back and forth a little onto your ears when you put them on, so that the outer cartilage parts of your ears go INTO the cups, this will make for a MUCH more comfortable fit.I love these headphones, and I'm sure you will too. Hope this helps!
If your looking to buy a digital photo frame, then I would highly recommend this Colby DP102. For the price your going to pay and the features with this frame over others, this digital frame has all the others beat. This is a 10" and you won't be happy with anything smaller. If I could of found a 12" I would have purchased it. I had an 8" I bought from another retailer and spent more $$ for that one and it didn't have all the features this Colby has. I sent the 8" back and bought this Colby from amazon.com who had the best price again.As far as getting it going and using it, that is no problem at all. Put some MP3's, (I would recommend only instrumentals, because you don't want to take away from the pics)on it and load it up with your pics and turn it on and the music will automatically play while your pics are being shown. You can use both media cards & flash drives with this frame. The limit is 1GB.This is my first ever review on anything, but I had to add my opinion on this Coby, because it is just one great item.
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.
These did exactly what I wanted them to do. I was transferring video from an old computer with no dvd burner to CDs and it was taking too many CDs. I got up to 12 CDs full and then realized one of my videos was too long to put on one of the CDs and I had CDs with the max amount of space you can write to a CD. I had to switch to DVD to get more space. The old computer would not burn DVDs so I had to set up sharing between my laptop and the old computer. I accessed my videos (vacation to Germany) on the old computer and burned them to the DVD on my laptop and it took only 3 DVDs. They worked great and play on my tvs etc.
I will admit this case draws lots of attention to your ipod. I can't say that I have seen anything else quite like it. The case does make the ipod a bit larger, so if your going for stealth this probably won't work. I have dropped my ipod a few times and the Griffin Reflect has saved it from sure death. The chrome screen is very sweet. I have the 5.5 Gen iPod, and the case required me to turn up the brightness in order to see it at full tilt. The only down fall to the case is the chrome finish is a bit fragile. I still rated it 4 stars because I expected there to be some scratching and flaking of the chrome finish. However depsite its fragile nature the case has really endured quite well. I have a couple pixel size spots on the chrome over the screen area. So far so good. Enjoy!
I recently purchased these, and the first song i listened to was Boom from P.O.D. And all i have to say is that these pack a pretty powerful bass system for their small design. I have previous experience w/ Koss products and these are the best earphones theyve made for this low of a price. Buy these if you want something great for the price!!
the item is not the same in the picture!WHY?now i need to prove is this is goog or not!that is not fair!but if the produt no working good i am returned, tk-u
Just returned from visiting a couple National Parks in Utah where I used the glasses. They have already paid for themselves. Very pleased with the quality and picture of the product for the price paid.
My computer speakers finally gave up the ghost after years of use but the floor model subwoofer was still going strong....which is a drag when other desk top speakers won't pair with it. So, after much "woe is me", "I can live without speakers", etc, etc., my lovable significant other bought these for me for Christmas. I'm desperately trying to come up with some reason to fault them but, I can't. They are amazing for the size and the sound carries through the entire length of my house (which is a long way....trust me). And I sure don't miss that boxy subwoofer on the floor to collect dust and kick all day long.What impresses me most about these besides the sound quality (mess around with the sound control in your computer for best results) is that there is an actual volume control on the front and not that silly little pod that is now coming with most speakers (and some speakers are only adjustable from your desktop toggle). The headphone jack is on the front too. Very handy!Could you buy more expensive, better sounding speakers for your computer? Yes. But why would you?These deliver everything you need. Bose does it again with great design and great sound at a decent price.
First week it worked without any problems. Then it started disconnecting every 30 minutes or so.. and after three weeks it stopped connecting. I read numerous complaints about firmware problems. But it doesn't even allow me to access setup page.Called customer support and spent more than 2 hours, with no result. Will try to return the product or throw it away.Now I am searching for a router that will work.. you also do the same.
The engineers who designed this thing should be wacked in the back of the head with a shovel!
I like that my MP-3 player is protected inside the case, the hook on the case is handy . The sound quality is good for what I spent on it. I'm glad I bought it.
I've had this router for over three years and it's been a nightmare. The wireless connection is just plain unreliable. Even if I am three feet away from the router and get full bars it could sometimes take an hour to actually connect. And when it finally does it will occasionally drop and have to reconnect, which could again take an hour. It's like a lottery with the wireless connection of this router. You can't rely on it if you need to do work. I have a friend with this exact model who has all the same problems.I would strongly suggest getting the Linksys WRT54G instead. If you are tech-savvy, get the WRT54GL and hack the firmware. The wireless always connects immediately and has never dropped. You have to pay a little more to get something that works.This D-Link router is not worth any price. Always read reviews before you buy.
I bought this (my 5th or 6th) digital camera based on size as the leading criteria. I have children and we travel a lot and I wanted something that could live in my purse and be accessible at all times. I have it with this amazing camera! I take hundreds of pictures, then keep the ones that I like - something you cannot do with a film camera. I have used digital cameras exclusively for almost 6 years now, and this one has great picture quality indoors, outdoors, at the beach, in the shadows, everywhere. I recently purchased the marine case for this camera to be able to use it underwater in the pool and at the beach. My children (5 & 7) can both take excellent pictures with this camera, proving how easy it is to operate. It took a little adjustment to holding the camera so that my fingers were not in the way, but after a couple of minutes, it was natural to hold the bottom corner instead.
These walkie talkies/two-way radios were a great hit with the adults and children in my family. Two sets were given to my nieces and nephews. We had lots of fun, and they were helpful while hiking, and also traveling in different vehicles.
I love this product. This is the third one I've owned over the last 12 years. It's for people who do not own &#34;smart phones.&#34; The calendar and phone book features on my phone are cumbersome and frustrating. This tool makes setting appointments and recording data easy. I love the screen and the utility of the item. Too bad they are no longer being made. PDA's today are over $300. Sheesh.
This thing works ok, but in my opinion is really substandard. There is constant audible static on all channels. I have tried it on 2 different car stereos and the results are always the same. If you are listening to loud music and driving on the highway, the background noise may cover up the constant static, otherwise you are going to hear it. I wrote to tech support and they could not help. It seems the product I received is simply a poor one. If you want something cheap and don't care too much about quality then it might be worth getting. If you are picky about sound quality I don't recommend it. All of these FM transmitters will somewhat diminish the quality of the music compared to havening a direct connection to your stereo anyway.
You can not have better than this for the amount paid. I am happhy with these speakes.
Got it not too long ago works great Ds Gets it charge and i get my gaming on this charger is great if the last one you had didnt last very long great replacement glad I bought it .
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 tried a couple flexible-leg mini tripods and I could never quite get those perfectly level. This tripod I can. And I like the feature where I can choose the height anywhere between 6" with the legs NOT extended all the way up to 9" fully extended (grab the rubber feet and pull to extend the legs). The directions don't say to do this, I had to figure it out on my own.Plus- and I know this is kind of strange - NO SMELL! I bought a flexible mini-tripod also made by Digipower a year ago and it still has that funky Chinese chemical smell. This Digipower is also made in China but no scent to it.
I've been using the MR814 with an Orinoco Gold PC Card and a Netgear MA101 USB wireless adapter for the past few months and am more than satisfied with the range on this router. The Orinoco comes with excellent wireless link analysis tools, and from what I've seen, going through 2 walls at about 80 feet, I've been getting excellent connectivity. The antenna is detachable, an excellent plus, but I found the standard one more than adequate.As for the router itself, there's no firewall protection (aside from NAT), you can't block specific ports, and the interface is horribly oversimplified and poorly arranged (like a completely separate category called &quot;Security&quot; solely for DMZ settings - here's an idea, call it &quot;DMZ settings&quot;!). If you do get this product, make sure to install a software firewall on your computers as well (like Agnitum Outpost or ZoneAlarm).The only other gripe I have is that I can't seem to find a way to disable wireless broadcasting, but if you want great range from a wifi router at a very reasonable price, it's a great solution.
I burn video DVDs to be sent out for duplication or replication so I always go with DVD-Rs for maximum compatibility. My Macbook Pro and LaCie drives have always been a little picky with DVD-Rs and I would get coasters far more often than I would like. These DVDs however, work flawlessly. I had previously given up using my LaCie drive until I started using these. I haven't had a single coaster yet. From now on, I'm sticking with Verbatim.
What more can I say about this than already has been said. Much better than the previous Vista. The old one had horrible satellite reception. I would have to constantly find a clear line of sight for satellites for it to see them, this one you don't.Excellent.
I took a leap and bought these. I read reviews, talked to industry professionals (I work in entertainment and live events), and did some research. Mainly it came down to these or the extended bass units. I am glad I chose these. If you are a bass-head, I would recommend the EB units. The Super.fi 5 Pro's are all about overall clarity. I am extremely satisfied with the sound that is produced. Even better than my Sony studio monitoring cams.My only gripe was that I guess I am still not used to the comfort of the canal design. Traveling as much as I do, i find that canal type phones drown out the plane better than the best active noise canceling headsets. I am having issues finding the best tip to use for the most comfort. I was pleased to see that the foam cushion tips, while feeling generally better than the others, did offer almost the same about of noise blockage as the plug tips. Maybe I just need to find a better way to insert them or get new tips.Overall, best set of phones I have ever had. The case is slick and easy to use. I have had zero issues with the cables. Great Product!
I like the in-ear (or canal-phone, as I've heard them called) design. They form an airtight seal inside your ear, so none of the noise (aka sweet, sweet bass) leaks out. This is my second pair of CX300. I actually prefer them over the much more expensive Etymotic ER6i, because the CX300 is more bass-heavy and also more comfortable to wear (I found the ER6i to only be comfortable with foam tips, but those are a real chore to insert).
I had originally planned to buy the LNT 4661F TV from Samsung but when this set's price dropped below that model on "Black Friday", I snatched it up. It's a great set, it truly is. I guess I can't add too much to what's already been said here but I would like to make a couple of points:1) This set truly can be problematic if you have it in a room with windows where you can't avoid the glare. My den has 2 French doors directly in front of the set and the reflections can be pretty bad during the daytime, but only in dark areas. Colorful or light areas aren't affected. I know the glossy covering helps with the contrast, but if I could change one thing, this would be it. I have a Maxent 26 inch LCD set in my back bedroom, and it doesn't have problems with reflections at all. I can't deduct any points off my rating for this as I had read that this was the case before I purchased it.2) I was concerned about watching the TV at off angles. My sofa and love seat are on the side walls, I don't have any seating directly in front of the set. This has not been a problem at all. The sets picture remains pretty consistent unless you get at an angle that's severe.Overall, I gave this set 5 stars because it has good contrast, beautiful color and it makes a stylish statement in my den. The sound is OK, but let's face it, if you're serious about home theater you're probably not going to be listening to the TV's speakers much. That being said, they still do a decent job. I guess it depends on what you compare them with, I know it's unfair for me to compare them to my surround speakers because the separation is so much better.I don't think anyone purchasing this set will have any complaints, as long as they realize beforehand that it reflects light. I would highly recommend it to anyone! Get ready for a first class picture and to be truly immersed in a high definition home viewing experience!!!!
I bought this camcorder recently for my wife as we are expecting our first child in a few short months. This is my first camcorder and to date I've been very happy with it. I have not done a lot of recording with it yet, but have played with it enough to get an understanding of the features - both the basic and advanced features.For novice users there is an "easy" mode that allows you to just point and shoot without worrying about the more advanced settings. Some noted features that I really like - you can record in wide screen (16:9) or normal (4:3) with the touch of a button. The LCD screen is a touch screen and is fairly easy to navigate and I have not had any problems using it.Overall as far as HDD Camcorders go - this one is a great buy. The HDDs run a little higher in price, but as technology changes one day from DVD to the next media, I'll be able to change as well without having to buy another camcorder.
If you're looking for the best football out there, this is it. It's used by many NCAA programs because of the high quality. I found no defects in the leather or the workmanship.
So who would have thought that this laptop would be listed #3 out of all laptops in this range and a best buy from consumer reports. I bought this laptop doing very little research without knowing how it was ranked and I must say I'm very pleased. I had a IBM T42 prior and this performs better. The wireless connection speed is very good and the glare screen is very bright. I haven't used it much on battery but it seems like that might be one of the only weaknesses. For the $$ you are nuts not to jump on this one.
Let me begin by saying that this is the first MP3 player that I have ever owned. Now, I have used a 60GB iPod Video for about a month before I purchased it, although it wasn't mine. I must admit when I was actually in the process of forking over the money to pay for the ZVM, I felt like I was cheating on Apple. I researched this device for about a week straight before I bought it over the iPod and honestly thought it was going to be one of the many electronic devices I purchased and returned because I was not satisfied. Well, turns out I was sadly mistaken.While both the iPod and ZVM have their pros and cons I must admit that MAN, I am lovin' this thing way more then I did the iPod. I do agree with someone else that posted about the sensitivity issues, but over the past week I have gotten used to it and almost have it down perfectly. I am 100% happy with my purchase and so far so good. No battery explosions or melt downs, no freezing up (make sure you upgrade to the latest firmware as soon as you purchase as it fixed a lot of bugs).My point is that although the iPod is a good device, the ZVM is proof that there are better out there and that the iPod is a little overhyped and albeit "trendy".
This is the worst camera of any kind I have ever tried, even for the money it's not a bargain. I ended up buying an AgCam from a local dealer, it's a lot more money but it was worth every penny. This is junk and I wouldn't recommend it to anybody, but the one I have is the best I have ever seen, go to agcam.net and see what is available in real hardware.
This didn't fit right whatsoever. It feels cheap. I really can't recommend this product at all. Spend a few more bucks and get some quality speaker covers.
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 could have spent a lot more but I doubt I would have gotten a better antenna than this one. I put it on the attic and it picks up my digital channels well. I should mention that I did buy an antenna amplifier to use with it though. The antenna seems sturdy and came almost completely assembled. The literature included gives me the impression that this is a good company with solid technological knowledge.
Thought this was a good deal. Out of the box, the LCD was not displaying all options, and after the first time it locked onto a station, it quit working. Tried resetting to no avail. Back to Amazon it goes, lesson learned.
The card would not work on a Dell Latitude w/Win2K or on a Gateway laptop w/WinXP. Despite having the Wireless G router/AP, it got no signal when in Infrastructure mode and gave the error message "No association with AP;" ad hoc mode got a 100% signal but it still could not ping the router, hence no DHCP server. Downloading the latest (beta) driver did not help. ...
I have always been skeptical of printers - it seems that whenever you need them most they malfunction. This is not the case for the HP LaserJet 1160. I have waited over 1 month from purchase to do this review just to make sure that it continued to deliver its fine performance... and it has!What I like about the 1160- VERY fast - even the most complex documents are printed in a matter of seconds.- Extremely Quiet - the 1160 runs almost without any type of noise... just a low hum and *poof* your document is printed.- To date (knock on wood) I have not had a single jam! This is unheard of... no paper jams!- Great value - with the rebate the 1160 cost about $250, which seemed like an exceptional value.- Setting-up and connecting to my laptop was a breeze.In short, in the one month that I have owned the 1160- I do not have a single complaint. Trust me... I NEVER thought I would say that about any printer. This is the one printer you can buy and not have to worry about.
I have used this printer for about a year now and for the specialty transfer business I haven't found another printer in its price range to match the sharpness, color control or speed. This printer is one of the few larger format printers (up to 17&quot; x 22&quot;) that will accept the sublimation inks used for top quality transfer printing. Because the printer uses individual ink cartridges for each color you don't end up throwing away perfectly good ink in a partially filled cartridge when one color has run out. Do be careful, though, the ink indicator seems to jump from half to empty without adequate warning.
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 purchased this router in August of '03. It seemed to work great, although I did have a "freezing" issue whenever I would attempt to access files on a secondary computer on the network. Primary computer seemed to lock WinXP up for about 25 seconds each time. It only did it if I hadn't accessed the secondary's HDD for several minutes though. So I figured it must be some sort of communication issue between XP on primary box and 98SE on secondary box. But after reading about all these horrible experiences so many people have had with this thing, I now realize it was probably the router. I shall find out soon enough.Yes, "Seemed" is in the past tense here, as this thing up and failed on me tonight - right out of the blue. As others have reported, "Diag" light stays on all the time and won't reset no matter how many times you push and hold the reset button. It's just dead. I'm pissed, because it only had a 1 year warranty. It did work for a little over a year, but come on - now I'm sitting here on a Friday night totally unable to use my network and unable to contact Linksys support until Monday. If I had known it was going to die right after the warranty was up, I never would have "saved money" buying this cheapest of routers at Fry's Electronics. Anything that dies right after it's 1 year limited warranty is up, in my opinion, is a total scam. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS(...)!!!
This bag was a gift for y sister who is a gadget fiend! It is perfect for all that she carries and keeps everything safe
Got this just in time for Christmas. Speed and light quality are amazing. Bouncing the light off the ceiling makes pictures look so much better, yet you can focus light in a specific direction for outdoor night shots. Overall, it is well worth the money.
This camera has just about every feature that the intermediate and advanced photographer would want. And nearly all work very well at an extremely high level of quality (i.e., color rendition is excellent, it permits relatively quick sequential shooting for a digital camera, etc.) Hence it would be perfect for them. But for a novide it would be overkill and too expensive. For these photographers the D40 would be a better choice. For the professional a more durable camera with a few more features such as the D200 would suffice. Hence the camera is great for the intermediate to advanced level market.The camera itself is not only heavily loaded with features but it is relatively ergonomic, has a fairly decent battery lifespan and, with the 18mm-200mm lens can do everything that required a large set of lenses (and the accompanying bag) that were needed in the past world of film cameras. Hence it is perfect for trips. One does not need to lug around 100 lbs. of equipment.
I have had this DVD-R for about a year. We started having problems a couple of months ago when the DVD we were watching would get hung up and we had to take it out and clean it (several times). Soon after, every DVD we loaded would elicit a "unknown disc" response. I took it to an electronics repair shop who told me that the laser is bad and would cost too much to fix.
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!
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)
Excellent headphones. As mentioned before, the sound is slightly muffled, especially compared to my sony mdr-j10's, but overall, the sound quality is superb. the bass isnt crazy, but it isnt weak either. i would give it 4 stars because of the insanely long 11-foot cord, but i knew what i was buying before i bought it, so no worries there. and plus, now i can roll away from my desk and not worry about getting whiplash!What i like most about these is that they arent too tight on my head. they're snug, but not so loose as to fall off if i lean down. my ears get a little warm, but not nearly as much as some other over-the-ear headphones ive used.The value was too good to pass up, so i got a pair for my lil bro too. if these things last more than a year [given the previous reviews, it sounds like they will], they will be more than worth the 20 bucks they cost. as of now, i am more than satisfied.if youre looking to jam to music with some panache, dont get these, theyre pretty ordinary looking headphones. just the way i like it though: very plain looking, but highly functional.
I may even like this better then Reader Rabbit or Jumpstart series. A seperate cd for vowels is included which I found fantastic. My daughter loves getting the silver and gold stars. My daughter is 5 and has no problems navigating this game.
I received this for Christmas and loaded it up with photos to use in my office while I work. It has a beautiful display and the slideshow function works well, but only if you use the remote control. There is no way to have it do a slideshow without using the remote control. Don't lose the remote control. After having it for only four weeks, it broke today. I turned it on and the screen was full of static and it wouldn't respond with any button or the remote control. I tried to reset it, but there was no reset button. Don't buy it. It's garbage.
This is a really good product offered by Amazon at a terrific price. Plenty of space and unlike so many others it can actually be used with both PCs and Macs with no problem in switching between the two systems. My only issue is that this flash drive, as I am seeing as is the case with many other newly produced flash drives is that they lack the lanyard. In my opinion, a lanyard is necessary to prevent the loss of the flash drive. I think manufacturers are doing their customers a tremendous disservice with this financially driven product omission.
Its a nice product and gives you lot of flexibility as batteries are charged within 15-30 minutes. You can charge both AA or AAA batteries in this.
I've bought a lot of headphones in my life and these are absolutely the best. Not only are they extremely comfortable (they don't push on your ear like other ones; instead, they go around the ear), but they also sound very good. They have enough bass for anybody. Obviously these probably aren't quite as good as the ones that are hundreds of dollars, but then again they're only $25! These headphone also have a cord that is VERY long. If you're like me and you want to watch television with the headphones on from across the room, these are convenient. I promise you won't regret buying these!
Causes my Dell C600 laptop running XP to Blue Screen -- often. Sometimes it reboots and works; sometimes it hoses up something in the registry that prevents it from working without reinstalling Windows. Contacted Tech Support [sic] on 28 December 03 and they (silently) gave upon 1 March 04. They make no effort to debug, they just say try an older driver. And these useless suggestions take them days to make. You don't need this headache; buy from a different manufacturer.
I have purchased this TV from amazon more than a year ago and the entire buying experience was great.I was very afraid to buy this TV online, but the price was great. So I bought it and could not have been happier. The product got to my home in perfect condition and I have not had any issues with this TV in more than one year. Great image.
I used the KVM switch to connect a XP computer (USB ports only) and a old Windows NT (PS/2 ports only) to the same monitor and keyboard, mouse (you also need a ps/2 to Usb cable). installed in 5 minutes (no driver installation just wires) and worked instantly with no problem.
Tiger Direct is phenomenal! Exactly the products I needed at a great price with super-fast shipping. I received the items in perfect condition much faster than I expected.On a side note about the Zip-Linq retractable headphones, the sound quality is WAY better than I expected, which is primarily why I stuck with the Zip-Linq name instead of some bad knock-off, but the sound quality really is very good, especially for earbuds. Way to go Zip-Linq!Thank you Tiger Direct!! I've been a customer for years, with no end in sight. Keep up the good work!
I recently purchased this FM transmitter because I knew how quality the name was. I was excited after reading other iTrip horror stories because this has a power outlet and does not draw power from the iPod itself, so the transmitting power would be stronger. I paid $50 (way too much) and used it in my Maxima all the way home. We have several cars and it didn't work in any of the other vehicles: 2 Chevys and one VW Passat. It was programmed to work on the lower frequencies and it was as if it was not powerful enough to boradcast over them... and there was no local frequency to over power. Besides, when it did work, there was too much static for me to enjoy the music. I would not reccomend this product.
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.
I bought this particular camera, along with the printer dock, about a month ago. It is my first digital camera purchase. We are on a tight budget and only allowed ourselves a small amount, considering the price of digital cameras with 3+ MP and any kind of optical zoom. I found this one, new, at a great deal that couldn't be passed up, and after reading some very positive reviews, I grabbed it! And I'm so glad I did!The camera is extremely user friendly. It's really hard to make a mistake or take bad pictures. The manual and software are very simple to use. The manual explains things in short steps so you can remember how to put each feature to use. No wondering if you're doing it right. And the software is pretty much self explainatory. I love that I only have to push one button to download my pictures. Pictures themselves are gorgeous and colors come through so clearly! I think the video quality is great considering it's coming from a little digital camera. And I'm very glad I went with a camera with audio. I have 2 very active subjects (my 2 young daughters) and I have loved sharing pictures and video with family (including 1 grandmother) out of state. We were actually suprised at how many pictures we could take with only the 16 MB of internal memory. We did buy a memory card, but it's nice to know we have a good bit of extra if needed. And we have yet to run low on battery life because we use the printer dock to recharge. We use the LCD screen often, and still, the battery life has been good.The printer dock itself makes impressive prints. I was really worried about poor quality, but I haven't been disappointed with it yet. It's small and doesn't take up a lot of space. Very portable if we needed it to be. And, again, a very user friendly machine.I am so very glad we found and purchased this camera. It's a great starter and I'm extremely pleased with it so far.
I received the head phones and am very pleased with the performance. I have only used them once but was happy with the noise cancelling feature and quality of the sound. The carry case is sturdy and has enough room for my ipod and accessories.
This is my second purchase. We have frequent conference calls among our different offices. Since installing this unit, the calls have been very clear with no echoes or background noises. Microphone is sensitive enough to pick up voices 5' away on a conference table. Software does not work with Vista. But the basic operation is sufficiently good so I don't miss the software.
Much more powerful than the pop-up. Much more empowering -- ie. so much more creative control. Must-have addition to your SLR.
I think listening to all of those lower-quality earbuds really has done its toll on my hearing.Anyways, this is a nice replacement for those horrible default iPod ones. It's pretty comfortable and easy to find a fit with the three sizes. One addition that could have made this product better would be a small bag or holder for the other earbud sizes so I don't misplace them.No complaints about the sound quality. I've been using them for several weeks now and they seem like they will last at least a year or two.
I was amazed by this product. It is awesome. Small and since it can be used as a USB flash drive, it worths the money you pay.
My boyfriend bought me this player for Christmas. It was supposed to be for a long plane ride we were taking for the holidays. It worked great for about 5 minutes and then the monitor went all crazy, with white lines and weird symbols. I turned it off and started it again. It did the same thing after about 3 minutes. So, I looked in the manual and it said in case of malfunction, unplug for 30 mintues. What kind of bologna is that?!? So, of course I tried it. Nope. Same problem everytime. So, I had to send it back to amazon and didn't have the player for the plane. Big Disappointment!
I have a Canon 5D Mk 2, with L series lenses. I have more expensive filters by B&W and this one looks just as good! They are stackable as well. I have a 3, 6, and the 9. You can screw them together to make it even darker and do really long exposures (4 seconds plus) without it blowing out! My advice is it's great buy all three!
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.
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 bought my Bose 321 GS Series II used from the internet a little over four years. After almost a year I had to have the CD loading tray repair, other than that I have not had any other problems with the quality of the system. It plays all the DVDs that I put in it, even some low quality pre-recorded DVD. The sorround sound is crisp and very realistic, the only small complain that I have is that the area where I have the system installed is a large open area, therefore I have to set the volume in upper range 75-80 to fill the room and experiencew the full sorround sound. Even when watching regular TV, I prefer to have the system on in order to enjoy the better quality sound than that of my JVC TV sorround sound. Overall, I enjoy the system, and I am very happy with it.
I wasn't sure about buying these binoculars because of some of the reviews. These binoculars are great. You get very close up image of what you are viewing.
excelente condiciones buena compra y segura en poco tiempo producto recomendado para futuras compras y rapidez en el envio del prodcto
I took advice from one of the reviewers here, who also highly rated this antenna, and his word is this: Go for the basic first, and if it does not work, you can always pay more to get an expensive and fancy one. But, let me assure you that if you get this RCA basic antenna, you won't regret it.In my experience, not only this antenna is only 9 bucks (which makes me wallet happy :-D), it was so easy to assemble and I got all of the local channels: ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, CBS and some more! ...all in HD and never once the channel freezes due to weak signals and had to move the antenna for better reception.It arrived quickly and was extremely easy to assemble.I would give it a five star, but since I did not have personal experience with other antennas, I reserve my 5 star for only when I absolutely know it's the best.
This is good replacement battery whcih last long ( 3x) than one shipped with my camcorderOnly concern is size is bigger and looks slightly awkward when attached, though it doesn't impact any operations.JVC : develop same powerful battery in smaller size :)
If you are not looking to spend much then this product is for you. Keep mind do not expect much from it either. This is a classic example of you pay for what you get. The graphics and detail are so horrible you could not find your way out of a paper bag with this device.I used it twice and returned it without hesitation. This is not the device I was expecting nor wanted. Don't waste your time and money on this product. If you must have a GPS device then save a bit longer to spend more and get something that is worth buying.To put this in perspective this is like using an old school Nintendo compared to what's out there today. Hope this helps make your decision.
Best value for our buck! Comparatively speaking, you can't go wrong with this deal when shopping for a Digital Rebel battery grip. The discount on the BG-E3 is better than any store online or locally could ever offer and extra added goodies (additional Batteries, chargers, perfect sized camera bag, and lens cleanng kit) come in great use. Ultimate gift, at the ultimate best price. Highly Suggest you buy this deal rather than the more expensive battery grip alone.
It isn't the same as the new cartridge. Cost less and does a lot less printing. It also leaks toner so my printer doesn't print a very clean copy. You get what you pay for.
as the title says, I was really impressed with the base of these headphones, but compared to the other 2 earbuds I have, these just don't perform unless you only care about big bass. The treble just isn't as crisp as similar brands.after owning for awhile, i give them 4 stars..the sound quality is better than i initially thought, but the best part is the sound eliminating ability of them. they don't slip, and canacel out alot of outside noise. With this said, they are about the bite the dust. i dont know if it's from my own carelessness, but the right bud is fuzzing in and out with excessive movement. hope this helps...
This is a solidly made product that provides a stable platform for taking pictures and video. We have used it a lot for family situations where we needed higher quality results. The price is very reasonable for the value you receive. However, if you are planning to use it for professional work you may want to spend a little more to achieve axis of rotation in more directions.
An excellent way to organize registration & insurance paperwork for the car, along with receipts for maintenance and any repairs. Unlike my former booklet, that had a plastic cover over the paperwork, this one has nylon net so that the printing won't transfer. Also areas for a pen, small flashlight & tire gauge. Just the right size to fit in the glovebox without being too thick and at a very affordable price.
The 4-GB SD card is not large enough,it scould be 8 GB sd Card,you get a lot more pictures with the 8 GB,I have not filled my card yet.. I
This drive worked like a champ for about a year, then slowly started producing bad DVD burns. The DVD's would read on the drive but would give sector errors on other drives. It quickly got worse over time to the point any DVD it burns will not read. It got light to medium use, probably an average of 1-2 DVD's a week.
Okay, first off, the bag is less than thirty bucks so you can't expect much. It was included in an online purchase that I made. (I wouldn't buy it as a stand-alone product.) Don't even think about flying with this bag, especially if your hardware is on the heavy side. And walking around for any length of time exceeding ten minutes, or any distance exceeding that between your car and your home or office, is asking for trouble. I usually carry a D200 with two nikkor VR lenses and two Nikkor prime lenses. This is a pretty heavy load, and the bag shows it. The shoulder strap is just rediculous and the snaps are cheap. The nylon strap fastens to plastic D-rings that are ill-fitted, causing the nylon material to bunch up at the narrower ends. I also wonder about the strength of the D-rings, the snaps, etc. One sudden move, or jolt, and those babies could break, spilling your expensive gear onto the concrete, or into the sand, or worse, into a river or lake. The top cover does not fit snugly, even with side snaps secure, allowing dust to get in through the sides -- if you are traveling in a city like Cairo, that's a BIG problem. It also allows people to see into (or perhaps even reach into) the bag. The strap also does not come with a shoulder pad. While I consider comfort a minor priority, it's a pretty big deal to a lot of people.The bag is good for temporarily storing gear at home in a reasonably dust-resistant environment, or maybe in the back of your car, but because of its size is not really meant for storing all of your gear. I use another dust-proof container for storage of photo gear anyway. But to use it for travel or transporting your gear? There are much better options. I would purchase a low- to mid-range bag that is sturdier, with a better design, like Kata, Lowepro, The Clumper, or whatever fits your needs. Many of these bags are also more scalable, expandable, or part of a system. Do a search on B&H; or Samy's for all your options, then buy on Amazon if stocked. (Amazon's search function results are too random.) If you need an adveture bag, look at REI, backcountry.com, etc. These bags are maybe twice or three times the cost of the Nikon gadget bag, but worth the money. They are usually well-designed and constructed, and they don't scream "Expensive camera!" to the world around you. You can go cheap, or you can really protect your gear and get great functionality to boot. But you get what you pay for!
I purchased the E4c to replace my Shure E2c. Although my E2c were only a couple of weeks old, and I loved them, I couldn't resist the great price offered on the E4c.These earphones are phenomenal. They are a definite improvement over the E2c. The best way I can describe the sound is being full and complete. You will hear things you never heard before on inferior earphones: crystal highs, natural mids, and solid bass. Yes bass!Those who say these offer no bass are inserting them incorrectly. I recommend using the tutorial on Shure's website. You need to create a TIGHT seal. Simply inserting them into your ears is not sufficient. I originally thought the E2c had no bass. It was only after trying all available fitment options did I finally discover the bass. I use the triple flange. While they are a bit tricky to insert correctly, once in, they give me the best seal. I find the universal fit foam a bit too small.These earphones do a good job at canceling outside noise. While I can still hear outside noise when no music is playing, the outside noise is subdued enough to allow you to listen to music at a reduced volume. In the long run, your ears will thank you. This alone is worth the high price.My co-workers think I'm crazy for spending as much on earphones as I did on my Mp3 player (Sony HD-NW3). I see it as getting all the sound for which I paid.By far, the best earphones I've ever owned!
I just picked up my first really long lens - 70-200 2.8 nikkor and have woken up in a new world as far as storage goes. Between air travel and enjoying outdoor photography I want a backpack - no reason to have a tack sharp lens to walk around town - you want to take little photo-safari's.So I'm reading about a lot of packs - some from naneau pro look nice but they're not in stock and not carried at local dealers. Lowe pro has some good ones too but the ones they have big enough for a longer lens are either too big or don't have a laptop sleeve.The Tenba bag is a big bag - you watch the video and it looks pretty small. The thing that hits me is that the insert is equally tall all the way around - obvious if you want to carry two bodies, but I only have one body and would like to carry something besides camera stuff in my bag for travel - I like to go light and carry everything on. This thing won't go under the seat and I'm concerned about being tagged with two carry on items as large as this thing is.It's going to be a challenge to fit this in a turbo-prop overhead but you can use the compression straps to slim down the top of the bag if you remove one of the vertical ribs and turn that horizontal. The point is that this bag is so wide that I can turn my camera with 20-700 mounted horizontally and make the top of the bag mine for stuff. Hopefully that will help me fit it in the overhead. Fingers crossed, cause I'm not about to check $$$$$ worth of camera and computer equipment.You know, there is no perfect backpack that I've seen. It seems like at this size, everyone assumes you are going to have so much crap that you're going to dedicate your bag to photography alone. For those of you like me that want something non-descript to avoid the watchful eye of thieves, have enough space for gear and more, have some weather proofing options and some really nice waist belt padding (which as a long-time hiker is really appreciated) - you're going to have a hard time finding a better option.Four stars for matching my needs, but five stars when compared with what else is out there.Good luck!
I absolutely love these cables. Super dependable. I travel all the time and so I needed a snagless cable that is CAT 6 andat the same time that can be inserted well, be snug, be dependable every time and also that can be removed from a wall or floor socket with ease. This is the cable !
This leather case has turned out to be one of the best purchases I've ever made.I was a bit mad with myself for not buying a case to protect my iPod Photo earlier. There is a faint scratch on my screen and I'm really surprised at how susceptible to superficial injuries.But that's no big deal now, with the DLO Executive Podfolio at my side. It helps me keep track of my iPod with it's integrated belt clip. I can even use the side pocket for my ear buds or my Moto T720 cell phone! Simply amazing, don't know how I ever carried on without it!
This battery and charger are the best deal out there. I needed this to run my fishfinder on my kayak and it is perfect for my needs. It was also a great price.
Bought this unit to replace a similar one I bought back in 2005 which finally broke. Everything works fine except I get a lot of distortion in the music. It's like the bass is turned up all the way. When I turn the bass down to compensate the music still sounds distorted but without any bass. I tried it on my car radio and on two portable boxes in my house and got the same result. I even tried different MP3 players and setting it to different frequencies, same results. Not sure why but it ruins an otherwise good product.
Hi, people.I've just talked to toshiba center and they told me the TV actually does not accept the 1080p video input. They say it's "1080p" because it always shows 1920x1080 no matter what is the input signal, but it's an interpolation of it... they confirmed that the TV DOES NOT ACCEPT 1080P INPUT SIGNAL.The TV is fine, but i'm VERY DISAPPOINTED with its description. This "1080p" name is a durty sales strategy. I was looking for a true 1080p television (that can truly accept a 1080p input) and i bought this one and now i would spend at least 400 bucks returning the TV and buying a new one... result: i'll keep this TV, but unsatisfied... i've been made a fool.If you're gonna buy this product, be aware of this issue.
I bought these to give my computer a boost. Nice speakers, not too bulky, powerful acoustics, good price. The only con is that the speakers have a strong chemical odor.
If you're a frequent traveler, these will help you retain your sanity. I looked at the Bose ones, but couldn't justify the 2x price. The Audio-Technica work great and the price was more attractive than others.
This OEM battery works as it should. I purchased it as an extra one for my brand new Nikon CoolPix 500. HAving spent around $350.00 for this camera, I wasn't about to spend less for a cheap brand battery. This battery functions as it should. It arrived 75% charged and charged quickly for the remaining percent. No problems here.
The scanner was defective and wouldn't communicate with my computer. I called Canon service tech and they immedciately sent me a replacement scanner, which I received today. It works perfectly. Billie Glosup
Nothing makes your DVD project look more professional then a custom designed and printed DVD.I use an Epson 810 and the Hp DVD's. I came out beautiful! My only wish is that the printing couldsomehow have a glossy finish to it. The matte finish is ok for now. I will buy these again and again.Oh and the DVD quality itself is top notch! I burned all 100 DVD and only had one fail and I'm not100% sure it wasn't a glitch in the program I was using.
At the price we bought these at you can't go wrong. Go through a lot of ink and don't want to pay Epson prices. Since we bought them, the company raised the price. We paid like $4 per 6-pack or something crazy cheap like that. so, even if the color isn't exactly perfect, no big deal, to be expected. At a higher price there are more options available and I have know idea how these would compare to other non-Epson cartridges.
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.
Excellent construction. I can see this lasting a lifetime.The only reason for not giving it 5 stars is the redundant buckle+Velcro closure.Clumsy to open with one hand in the field and the Velcro tearing noise upon opening will alert any wildlife within 1/4 mile. Velcro has its place, but not on a tiny case like this.
The iRiver series has some great advantages for music. It offers gapless playback, avoiding two-second pauses when listening to a complete album (which can ruin continguous transitions on albums such as Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon). And many reviews suggest it offers higher fidelity for complex sound.One downside: This is one of the only players not supported (at least explicitly) by audible.com, favored as having the largest library of downloadable audiobooks/ebooks. There are some ways around that, such as third-party software that requires being a bit more tech savvy than you might be. But if audiobooks are your thing, an alternative (such as the Creative Zen line, or the industry-leading iPod) may be preferable.
Until this week, I thought my Palm IIIc was the best product. That ended when I realized my Palm was falling apart. A corner of my Palm case fell off and is now not working properly. I called Palm and they will gladly fix my Palm for $100 (I have had the Palm for exactly one year). I can buy a brand new Palm IIIc for $299. I was preparing to purchase the new Palm 505, but have decided to look at the other brands available. This was a VERY expense toy for one years worth of work.
I picked up this and a 10" kenwood speaker in a trade for my 1000 watt kenwood amp. I couldnt be happier with the combination I have a 2002 s10 and am using a small sealed truck box with the 1000 watt max kenwood 10" and this amp bridged. My deck has 5v sub preout the runs to this amp and I am running monster cables to the amp. I have the amp up about 3/4 and subwoofer at 5 of 10 on my deck (volume goes to 50 I generally listen to it at 20-25 and the bass is strong and deep in that area the way I have it setup. The amp seems to handle the sub good I wouldnt recommend it for running 2 10's (unless lowerend models) would say stick with 1 10" or 1 12" speaker for best results.
I got to use this one time before the light's power switch broke. Now I have a useless piece of junk. Obviously cheaply made. I highly recommend spending a few extra bucks on a better photo lamp. Perfect example of "you get what you pay for". For what its worth, I got ONE good session from it...
Not much to say, its 100ft...16ga, two tone so its easy to keep wiring straight. Price is much better than any of the local stores for the same thing.
The My Book pro 500gig edition is an excellent deal. From what I know Western Digital is a very reputable manufacturer of hard drives. I've had the drive for about a month now, and I've had no real problems with it.I'm running it with my Mac book pro 17" via the firewire 800 cable. I've noticed that the drive is a bit temperamental. For example, if I turn on my computer with the drive plugged into the computer and turned on, the computer will not recognize the drive. I think this is due to the auto-sleep function which tells the drive to sleep, turn on, and turn off when the computer does the same. So for the drive to be recognized I have to have it turned off and plugged in and then start my computer and everything runs fine. I can also plug the drive into the computer after the computer is on and that works, but I just learned that this can damage the computer and the drive. Thats the only trouble I've had which I think is due to my ignorance and not a failure of the drive.The option of firewire 400, 800, and USB 2 make this drive an excellent choice. All the cables are included which is also a nice feature.I previously read complaints about Western Digital's customer service being very bad and I checked it out myself and, sadly, it's true. I'm afraid if I ever have trouble with the drive I'm on my own, as the online support page sucks.Overall, however, I feel this is a great buy. I don't think you'll find this much space with all the included cables and the triple interface for cheaper.
I've tried all the other brands out there and these sound the best when I record from CD's. They sound clearer and closer to the original source than the other brands. &quot;Is It Live or is it Memorex?&quot; is still a legitimate question!
I prefer the travel dock to the standard dock packaged with the iPod Shuffle due to its lack of a cable. If your USB ports are in a tight fit region of your computer, this may be a problem as the dock is a little bulkier than most thumb drives or flash drives these days. However, you don't have to worry about the tangle associated with a cable. So far the device has not had a problem and works just the same as the normal dock. It also comes with some handy plastic caps for the USB end as well as the iPod jack.
I just ordered this product and when I received the confirmation in my email I noticed this weird product description: Product DescriptionJake delhomme autographed photograph including an 8 x 10 photograph and miniature helmet in a 14 x 20 deluxe frame shadow box...I guess it's just some weird screwup but I hope I get the fog wipes.
I didn't think it was possible to find a pair of headphones for this cheap that performs so well...... V-MODA has made a great product. Not only is the sound excellent, but these earbuds are comfortable. I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for headphones under $40.
For me these were a waste of money. The sound is tinny and washed out. The bass isn't that great either. When used with an iPod the volume had to be cranked up just to get sound out of them. Compared with the original Apple ear buds these don't even come close. Not worth returning...probably just throw them out.
I've been in need of some kind of organizer that I can use to store information about my job, my personal life and the activities and commitments of my children. I also needed it to be affordable, easy to use, and something I would actually use. The Palm Z22 has met all of the criterion. I just love it! Its sleek size makes it easy to carry in my pocket. It is so user friendly I was able to master it in a day. Best of all I use it everyday. It has allowed me to become more organized. I'm not double booking, carrying around too many dates in my head, and being late or forgetting something. I was so excited about it I told a friend and she ordered it from Amazon and is as pleased as I am. It's a great product and so far I have had absolutely no problems.
this battery works well up to now. My wife can talk with her friends much longer, not need worry it will shut down in the middle. But the price is a little bit high.
Works great with XP, took me a long time to get it working in Vista.Had to install generic drivers etc. because it is not compatible with Vista, took a long time to get it working (google)
This review is for a BRAND NEW RS110. I bought these wireless headphones from Electronic Expo through Amazon. I plugged it in and in minutes i was impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. I am a headphone fanatic and I own the some of the best headphones and earphones made over the past 15 years or so, I had a wireless Philips that I broke years ago and never wanted to get another one. When I found the Sennheiser deal it was too tempting to pass up. Well it so happened the 3rd day the transmitter light went off...!!! The transmitter was dead. I tried different audio equipments, computers and nothing seems to revive it. I tested the adapter and it was fine. So I had a $30.00 investment completely rendered useless in less than 5 hrs of use. Since I owned Sennheiser products in the past, I knew I was buying a quality product- even though the recent ones are made in China. Hoping nothing gonna go wrong, I had thrown the box out and there was no way I could have gotten a replacement from the retailer. I thought I will just keep it, and maybe give it away to someone. But then one day I thought of checking out Sennheiser website for their warranty policy. They are based in CT and since it was a new headphone, barely broken in- I thought let me send it for repair and give it a try. So I print out the repair sheet and send the headphones(I paid the shipping). I got acknowledgement in couple of days and after a few weeks I got the repaired part. I was excited to try it out- and soon discovered the 'repaired' unit is also DEAD..!!!! I couldn't believe it...I promptly send the customer service and email with my phone number expressing my frustration. The very next day I got a call from Dennis( who incidentally repaired my transmitter). I explained him the situation and he asked me some questions to make sure I was following the right directions. He promptly assured he is going to send me a replacement the same day. I was happy to talk to such a reassuring gentleman...!!! Later the same day I got a call from another rep, a Lady whose name escapes me- asking about the headphones. I told her my case is being handled by Dennis and we already talked about a solution and thanked her for calling.I received the replacement part a couple of days later and found out the replacement unit is also dead...!!!! What are the odds guys....???? By this time I was frustrated and expressed my feelings through another email, and followed up with a call to Dennis. I left him a message. It was a saturday. The next Monday, early morning Dennis calls me and left a message. And later the same day he calls me back and I explained the situation again. He mentioned it could be a possibility that my iPod might not be sending a strong enough signal, and I should try my laptop. I tried my laptop, and after about 20 seconds or so, the light turns on....!!!! It was working. I tried my IPod and my Galaxy phone- both were working fine. Sounded crystal clear and booming bass too...!!!!! I dont know what happened, but the unit seems to have 'revived' itself. I'm sure if I ever have any problem, I can always call Dennis or send him an email and it would be taken care of. Folks, sometimes the people who work for a company or a product do things which go a long way in earning a customer's trust. I am extremely satisfied with the product I bought and its reassuring to know that the company stands by its product, and the employees stand by their customers. Kudos to Sennheiser for their excellent customer service.
These headphones work great and have spectacular sound. The only thing I don't really like about them is that wearing these headphones for more than a couple hours gets quite uncomfortable.
Well, we bought three of these monoplugs to protect our cameras from a voltage spike, like they advertize. They don't work! The male prong seems like it is the correct length, but the connector rings are not right.Anyway, we got and completed a customer satisfaction form sent to us by amazon where we didn't hear anything back about our problem. We also contacted Wein by email, and no reply. So I guess our $180.00 purchase is SOL?We have successfully bought other things through Amazon, but this is the first time we have had a problem with what we bought.
I use this antenna paired with the RCA ANT1450BM using a combiner (Channel Plus 2532) and it helps to strengthen the signal for less noise/break-up. I only gave it four stars because, on its own, it can't pick up as many channels as the ANT1450BM, but the ones it does pick up are strong and solid. Overall, a no-brainer for the price. Highly recommend.
I bought one a year ago. It broke 8 months later although I did not use it that much. I got the Wrong Disc error message. I tried many disc with various format, including many which played on it before so I know that it was not a format problem. I searched the web and then found that this is quite common with Coby. I had to send it back for warranty repair which took over 2 months.Guess what, it just broke again just a few days over a year from my date of purchase. No more warranty.No only I will never buy another Coby. Get a quality brand and you have much better peace of mind.
My wife and I bought this wireless home theater system in August, 2004 for $500 through Amazon/JRMusic.com. Since the beginning, we have had problems with it.To start with,the sound quality is not impressive and it seems pretty low power all around. Also, the wireless surround speakers ONLY work in surround-coded DVD movies, no matter what setting you use for regular tv broadcast.The remote control for the unit only worked for about a month; Samsung sent me a new remote and that didn't work either. They determined it must have been a problem with the IR Receiver on the unit and I had to send the entire thing to be repaired. After nearly two months, they sent the unit back and the remote worked fine...but now the CD playing function wouldn't work.Samsung was reluctant to pay shipping (they finally agreed) and I returned the whole unit yet again. After several weeks, they sent the unit back and everything worked fine for about two months when the remote/IR receiver failed again. At this point the remote control doesn't work at all and the entire unit, tinny speakers and all, is now sitting in my garage awaiting the day when I will have the nerve to throw it into the trash bin.My advice - stay away from this line of products. If you have a problem with your unit, you will undoubtedly face the same time-consuming, expensive, and unhelpful repair process that I did.
Found these for $69.00, and they sounded good in the store.The Good: Compact, heavy enough to not be easily knocked down, crisp highs, acceptable midrange, clean bass even at high volume.The Bad: Expensive for what they are, no on/off switch or bass control, lowest bass doesn't have enough volume for classical music or living room TV.Other thoughts: Acceptable as compact computer desk speakers, or bedroom TV speakers. If the amp had 1 or 2w more power, they would be remarkable and worth the price.
I've had this product for only a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on its longevity or reliability, but I can say that it had all the features I needed for the most reasonable price.There still appears to be a more limited selection of KVM switches available, so I was pleased that this one seemed to have several useful features.The included cables are nice, as they should eliminate the added expense of buying new ones (which would cost as much as this switch alone), and the signal quality seems to be good. The 6' length allows a good bit of flexibility and should be plenty for most arrangements.The switch allows you to share a VGA monitor, USB mouse and keyboard, as well as audio, which is not always and option on USB KVMs. I also like that it utilizes a hotkey rather than a physical switch, as you will most likely not want to crawl under your desk to press a button.The switch was also easy to install, requiring only 5-10 minutes of "cable management". The most difficult step is removing it from the kevlar shroud it comes packaged in.One somewhat befuddling but welcome "feature" that I noticed was that my USB keyboard's LEDs remain lit even after shutdown, which was not the case before. I imagine that the USB port may be somehow drawing excess power through the switch which allows this to occur. Oddly, this doesn't seem to affect my optical mouse at all.In any case, this product does what it claims to so far, is simple to connect, and has the necessary features for a good price.
Great set....I took my time reviewing a lot of info and going to a lot of stores. Of the 1080p's this seems to be among if not the best. Of course it all depends on what you are looking for. The set is attractive turned off as it is all black. Picture is very good and I have not had a problem with it. Very bright picture also which doesnt seem to dim in the dark. Totally recommend this set. Now I am not a tech geek so if you are into the numbers on exact contrast and inputs then I dont know what to tell you, but I am also not a novice so I can tell you you wont be disappointed. One thing that wasnt an issue for me as I did not hang this on my wall is that it doesnt have a cable slot if you want to go wireless with your cable box. If this is a concern well this tv is not for you otherwise order and enjoy.
I had one of this in '93. The device is quite the same, but it works!!! Useful for tripod/low speed shots.
The new ipod shuffle has a really good sound for something so small, just clip it on and you are good to go.
A great camera to slip into your pocket and go, and because it's so small, I tend to take it everywhere. And with a 128 MB card, I just shoot on high-res all the time. A real pleasure. Sadly, I don't miss 35mm photography at all.
I am part of Apple's Student Developer program, mostly because, as a filmmaker, I am constantly pushing the limits of what Final Cut Pro, among other apps, can give meSo far, the Razer Diamondback is the best mouse I have ever used for FCP, including some of the Logitech'sPROS -1. CONSTRUCTION --- this is often overlooked, but the rubber pads all over this mouse make it easier to control and click --- the buttons are solid, and the package is great overall2. TRACKING --- they weren't lying about that 1600 DPI and MHZ stuff --- this thing tracks excellently! With programs like FCP, one has to be SPOT ON where there mouse is clicking, and this thing works, as advertised3. LOOKS --- couldn't help it - but its definitely the coolest looking mouse I've ever owned4. SCROLL WHEEL --- very solid scroll wheel, that goes with your movements and easy to grip5. MISTAKE FREE --- there are side buttons along the mouse, but it is very difficult to touch them accidently, thus minimizing any false commandsCONS -I'm a Mac user, and unfortunately, there are no drives available for this mouse --- that doesn't mean that it won't work, it simply means that one cannot customize any of the buttons, which is a bummerOn the other hand, the scroll wheel, right click, regular click, and tracking all work great! I definitely see a difference in how solid the tracking is, compared to a more regular mouseAnyhoo - I highly recommend this mouse, especially for video editing or other graphics worksThanks for reading!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!Muhammad Ali Hasan
Easily fits in my suitcase, doesn't push me over the airline weight limit, sets up very quickly and provides rock solid support for my heavy digital SLR. Yes, it's more than twice the $$$ of my taller and even more solid Slik, but this is the one that goes on trips with me. The Slik I save for hauling around town, when weight isn't a consideration. If you shoot at sunrise and sunset, especially HDR (or like group shots that include you), a tripod is obviously indispensable, and this should (crossing fingers) last a lot longer than the much cheaper and flimsier lightweight aluminum tripods that always seem to die just when you need them to work. Expensive, but it's one of those accessories that feels exactly right when you use it. Very happy with this.
Now if I could only fiure out how to turn it OFF. Anyone out there able to accomplish that without having to pull the cord from outlet, please let me know.
This is a really nice product. I bought this about 8 months ago (summer 2001) so that I could start geocaching with a friend. I didn't know anything about GPS units and didn't really research it, but I had heard of Magellan. I've used it a number of times, and the accuracy is better than the Etrex Vista that my friend uses. The menu system is easy to understand and the control buttons are logical. Basic functions are easy to reach and use with just a quick review of the handy manual included. Battery usage is more than I expected and I would like a display more like the Etrex. Map data resolution isn't really suitable for road navigation for anything less than major highways and streets, but you can buy a software application to load more detailed maps if needed.
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.
my purchase of navigon gps device was done based on looks alone. However I have since been able to use this device and can tell you it is as functional as it is good looking. T he three dimentional graphics are soothing to watch, the volume of information provided to the driver has to be seen to be believed. I am completely satisfied with my purchase.
The Digital Elph is an excellent camera. Very light, hardly weighs anything. Takes great pictures and records quality videos. Its interactive menu gets 3 stars...you can figure the camera out, but it does not seem as user friendly as it could be.I had a hard time finding out if it uses SD cards, so for the record, it does. The camera is called SD1000, so one would figure it uses SD cards, but I would specify it in the Product Description, for consumer clarity. This one is important if you don't want to deal with those other cards that are bulkier and are not as commonly read by PCs.It brings a 32MB SD Card so you can take a very small amount of pictures with it. You will find that quickly replacing it for a 1GB or 2GB SD card is the way to go. Plus, they are dirt cheap nowadays.The camera package brings a very handy charger for its battery pack. You can't use any standard batteries for it (no AAs, AAAs) but you will find its battery pack to be very effective. When power drains, recharging it fully takes an hour and a half, tops! It is very fast.The software seems helpful, but I can't say much about it since I download the pictures onto my PC manually. I just remove the SD card and put it in my SD card reader. I am not a fan of camera software.The camera does not include a cover, so buy that separately, but get one! If you are still curious about it, e-mail me at gsantoscms@gmail.com and I will gladly answer any other questions.
MR814 was simple to install. Since I already had Linksys router, so all I had to do was to replace it with Netgear. I have RCA cable modem from ATT and I keep all the devices side by side. As soon as I powered on Netgear 814, my cable modem started behaving weired. I was not able to connect to internet at all when MR814 was powered on. It took little time to figure out the problem. Other than that it worked fine (in intranet only) with MA401 PC card. Good signal accross the house and no dropped connection. I am talking to ATT to provide me another cable modem.
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 was looking for a printer for my kids computer. This is perfect. Just make sure to get patch for certain computers.
Worked Great!!! i needed another charger for my home as i had a 15min charger in my car and this one came up and it worked great. This charger is NOT for regular batteries it for NiMH rechargeable batteries ONLY.
Recently, I dropped $200 or so on a pair of used Bose Quietcomfort headphones. They do a great job with noice cancellation, and the sound quality is (need I say more...) Bose. However, they're too big, fragile, and expensive for me to take them anywhere besides my computer and perhaps on an airplane ride. After finding out that Bose's version of earbuds run another c-note, I figured I'd try a different variation for a change. My first impression of these is that they do nearly as good of a job of cancelling (well, isolating) noise as my Bose cans, except for the fact that more low-frequency noise comes through (and they actually do a better job cancelling frequencies in the vocal range!). However, the sound quality wasn't nearly as good. Obviously this is an unfair comparison, but the tinny quality of the music, the lack of detail, and the lack of (totally head-crushing) bass make these a viable option for me only when I can't use the Bose (at the gym, on the road, etc.) All in all, for $15 or so, these are clearly an upgrade from stock iPod earbuds, but aren't anywhere near the epitome of quality. Obviously.
I have used all the Canon S Series cameras since the S20. I have to say that they really have made some great changes on this S80, and it is definitely worth the investment!Yes, the RAW mode is gone (although the software stillc omes with a RAW tool), however I never used it anyway. If you do, get the S70.Some of the great things about this camera is that Canon replaced the cumbersome button selector (and the flimsy 5 way selector before that) witha great pressable turn knob. You can EASILY change modes within modes... and the mode and information is displayed in a large animateed display on the screen! No more guessing about every symbol or putzing aroung to change modes. This makes it easy.The picture quality is amazing. The zoom is silent.. You can even zoom in movie mode (you couldn't on erarlier versions).The movie mode is fantastic also. A 1 GB card is reccmmended for good large Hi Def movies.They totally remade the camera, in a new box which is MUCH sturdier feeling and more professional.And the display is larger and brighter than ever. You probably will not need the brightness at more than half. It is so clear also.. TONS clearer than in the Past. The camera itself is actually smaller and lighter than the S70..This is a wonderful camera. With the SD550 out there, I was concerned Canon would do away with the S series, but alas.. the S 80 is here.....I hope you enjoy it as much as me...
I have both super fi 5 pro and B&O a8. After comparing these two earphones, I give the super fi 5 pro 4 stars when a8 is 3.5 star. The bass of 5 pro is better than a8 while a8 wins at high frequency. But as I see, 5 pro is more suitable for normal listening when a8 is more suitable for classic music. Also I very like the noise block of 5 pro and its effect is obviously. I can listen to music on plane without any disturb by the noise of the engine of the plane.
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..
I concur. They sound fine, but Sony must have intentionally made them easy to snap (I do not presume they hire stupid engineers).
Great sound, worth every $. Blew me away !!!!!!!!!!!!!(cable is not black, it is silver for this model, wrong image used on amazon, only the other bass-heavy model has a black cable - check ue webpage)otherwise an engineering gem!
I've been using the UltraPod II for about four months now and it's great. Quick to set up, small enough to fit in my jacket pocket, and the ability to strap it to posts and such makes this little tripod invaluable. Some folks have complained in other reviews that it does not support DSLR cameras, this is not true. I use this tripod with my Nikon D90, and any of my lenses, and the tripod supports it without issue. At $16 you really can't go wrong.
Bought 2. Put one together and it fell apart in a week. The second one is still sitting in the box it came in. I will never buy from this Amazon vendor again. When I have time I will try to get my money back. I wish I could have rated it no stars.
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
I finally had a chance to put ATH-ANC7 to the test on my recent trip to Japan. I got this because of excellent reviews it received, and I liked the price, much lower than Bose. Plus, every time I tried Bose, I just didn't like over amplified base.On the plane, while it didn't cut the engine noise completely, it lowered the noise considerably. When watching movies, I didn't have to have it on higher volume, and I saw other people with the airline company's headset with the highest volume... The headphone was so comfortable during my 10-hour flight.I didn't like 2 things about this headphone. If I listened to it with higher volume, person next to you can hear what you are listening... The sound leaks from the holes where mic is located.The other thing which is so obvious, the size. It's rather big... It doesn't look as big when you are wearing it, but it takes so much space on my carry-on bag.Though I had a pleasant surprise on my way back. There were 2 babies on board near me, and they were taking turns crying. Though this headphone didn't cut the noise completely, I was able to enjoy movies without getting so annoyed with baby crying. At one point, I fell asleep with the headphone on while babies were crying.Excellent headphone.
I struggled with choosing between Epson and HP. So many great write-ups about the Epson photo printers, but time and time again when I saw what the HP printers produced in the stores it amazed me. So after being an Epson fan for so many years, I decided to make MY own comparison. I took a CF memory card with pictures saved on it to the local store. I looked only for printers that had slots for various memory cards, which I found (1 Epson and 2 HPs). So I proceeded to take a few 4x6 papers and test print on each of the printers, with NO modifications to the saved image. The results were dramatically different. Both the HP 7350 and 7550 came out ahead of the Epson. The HP was very easy to use and fairly straightforward. It took me several attempts to get the Epson to work. In the end, the HP won in side-by-side comparison. I've been using my HP 7350 for a couple of weeks now and am extremely pleased with the quality and ease of use.
If you already have an older 'wired' router, this is definitely the way to go. Just plug it in to an available plug on your existing router. Forget about the noisy 2.4ghz 11b and/or 11g, and go with this second generation 11a/b unit with the atheros chip. Not only does it provide turbo 108 MB 5 ghz 11a, it also provides 11b, so if you have any friends that need to connect they can with the popular 11b standard., compared to my SMC 'wired' router and my USR Turbo G wireless routers this is a quality solid corporate grade unit. The manuals are excellent, I had no problems installing it, within minutes it was running, plus 3 year warranty.I also ordered an SMC2335W cardbus adapter with the WAP, which is an 11a/b adpater that supports 108 MBps turbo 11a. I was hesitant since this card was not on the recommended list that tiger provided for use with the WAB102. After doing some research I found out that this adapter used the same chipset as the WAB102 so I figured it would work well, and it did ...for only $20! ..plus great SMC limited lifetime warranty.**PLEASE NOTE: THIS SMC CARD STARTED CAUSING MY PC TO CRASH AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, THE SIGNAL STRENGTH ALSO DROPPED, AND IT CAN NO LONGER MAINTAIN A DECENT CONNECTION. SMC SUPPORT WERE NOT HELPFUL AND WOULD NOT GIVE ME AN RMA UNTIL I TRIED IT ON ANOTHER LAPTOP. WHICH I THINK IS AN UNREALISTIC THING TO EXPECT, 'HEY, MIND IF I TRY MY FAULTY CARDBUS CARD ON YOUR $3000 LAPTOP' ???? THE CARD DOESN'T START TO FAULTER UNITL IT GET'S WARMED UP, SO I WOULD HAVE TO TEST IT FOR AS MUCH AS A FEW HOURS.** NO MORE SMC FOR ME! I RETURNED IT TO THE VENDOR AND ACCEPTED THE RESTOCKING CHARGE, IT WASN'T WORTH THE HEADACHE TO DEAL WITH SMC SUPPORT.These two items work perfectly together, within a few minutes I had the network setup in 108 Mbps turbo mode. With the WAP on the middle floor of my 3 floor home, I get 100% signal strength no matter what floor or end of the house I'm on, cheers to 5 Ghz. For a test I transfered a 1.7 Gigabyte file, while the file was transferring I slowly walked through the house, making sure I went to the most obstructed places, no dropped connections and the transfer rate never dropped below 25 Mbps, the average transfer rate was 31.7 Mbps, it took just under 9 minutes to complete the transfer, WOW ...only a couple hundred bps slower than my wired 100 meg network.I'm very pleased.many thanks to this article that helped shed some light on the second gen 11a/b from atheros http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article46-page1.phpNeil
this is a nice little unit but very difficult to use...one small mistake and the whole thing is a disaster...good luck.
I bought two of these for my teenage grandchildren for Christmas. The reviews listed here were good so I thought I was getting a fairly decent MP3 player for a reasonable price. These items have turned into a nightmare. One of them has been at Audiovox since just after Christmas because it has never worked. We sent it to the repair center we were directed to and were told it would be fixed by the end of the week at Easter, after having to call them. We still don't have the item back and called again last week and were told that the center we were told to send it to for repair does not do that item so they sent it off to another repair center. The other player which did work in the begining does not work any longer. It quit working about a week after the warranty. Since I had ordered these items for Christmas early, the warranty was only good from the purchase date, not the date given as a gift. Along with these MP3 players I had purchased the I-Dog, which needs an MP3 player to actually work properly. Needless to say it was an extremely expensive mistake to purchase this item. I give this item zero stars.
I can't believe this is a Sony! The quality of sound is at the best mediocre, which deserve such a low price. By offering products like this, Sony is damaging its brand image. Sony shouldn't be competing in this price range at all. I am so disapointed.
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!!
I bought this Palm Z22 as a replacement for my first Z22, which was stolen during a recent office burglary. My first one cost about a hundred dollars, and a new one, ten years later, is an astonishing $275. However, I found several used ones that claimed to be in good shape, so I bought one, for less than $100. It works perfectly, it's as good as new. No better tool for appointments, phone numbers & alarms for meetings. I don't have a smart phone, and don't need one, so the Z22 is a perfect office tool for me.
This radio is great for the bedroom. It works great, it is compact, it has great sound. I use it daily, mostly with CD's and some radio. A cassette has never been inserted into this thing, I don't even own any. The one down fall is the speaker wire is hard wired so you cannot adjust the length without splicing. This is a great stereo and is worth the 5 stars. I will just say, think Ipod or mp3, if you own one of these than you should consider a stereo you can dock with. That is the new wave of the future, give it a couple of years and CD's will be like the cassette.
I bought this DVD on Aug. 14. When it arrived, I found that I cannot plug the power line into the AC Adapter. I called Amazon. The reps were very nice. But I made a mistake! I should have RETURNED it rather than replaced it!The replacement came promptly. I took it on a trip for the first time use. Within a week, the power switch falled off. I was going to call Amazon again. But feel not worth it and thought I would just use the remote.All in a sudden, on Nov. 11, whatever DVD I put in, it keeps saying wrong disc!!! All these are legal DVDs!!!Now, I no longer can return this to Amazon! I don't know what I am going to do with it!DON BUT THIS DVD PLAYER!!!
Sound was staticky regardless of placement. Finally stopped working after about 3 months. Wouldn't buy it if I were you...
Just got these as a Christmas gift. After shuffling through my library I decided their some of the best home speakers I've heard in a while. Bass thumps are crisp and clear and very loud. If you set the volume to max it resembles a subwoofer. Instruments sound like their being played right in front of you. Most importantly, they really increase the volume potential of your computer. I'm recommending these for anyone looking to purchase a good set of speakers that they won't have to replace in a few years.
This is a very good and easy to use camera. Excelent pictures. Great quality of videos and sound. Great Camera. Good price
The Canon G9 camera produces beautifully sharp and contrasty images. My only wish would have been for increased telephoto range, and this genuine Canon teleconverter lens accomplishes just that. It is well made and optically sharp. It must be used with the 58mm adaptor specific for the Canon G7 and G9 cameras. The chrome ring surrounding the lens is unscrewed after pushing a small release button, and the adaptor with attached lens is securely mounted in its place. This lens should be attached only when you want to enlarge a distant object. If left on the camera and a normal or wide angle view is selected, the image is reduced to an unusable small circle on the screen. One would not want to keep it on all the time anyway, because it is quite large and heavy (its only drawback), defeating the purpose of a lightweight and compact camera.Canon also makes a wide angle lens that utilizes the same adaptor. I also discovered that by attaching 58mm closeup lenses to this adaptor and selecting full telephoto setting on the camera the very best macro images can be obtained, much better than with just the macro setting of the camera itself. However, all of this is beyond the scope of this review.My little G9 is now the basis of a more versatile interchangable lens camera system. However, unlike other such systems, this one simply modifies the focal length of the excellent lens already built into the camera. Autofocus and all other camera functions remain intact.If you have a G7 or G9 camera and would like to reach out a little farther, I highly recommend this teleconverter lens.
This is a horible Laptop, great on paper, but,after 1 year and warranty is done, the forward slash key just types over and over like /////////// and you can't stop it. When I open the computer a horrible alarm sound happens and it does not matter if all sounds are off, systems sounds are turned off and you roll the volume down it does not stop for about 15 seconds, can not even take it to work it is so embarrasing. Don't even try to type anything because it just gets forward slashes in it. The restore point also does not work. I bought an HP laptop that lasted for 8 years even worked when the hinge broke, this laptop is not for you Run Don't Walk away!!!!
If you are like me, work from home and have the opportunity to listen to listen while you work, these speakers are the best option to great listening pleasure! The sound quality is great!
This printer is a wow. The quality of the photo print is exceptional. The scanner works so well that the average person will never know that the pictures were scanned. The setup is simple and the ink does a self adjustment. There are separate cartridges so unlike the competition, you only replace the one color that is short. The 13 ml size makes printing much less expensive. After much confusing thought, I took a leap of faith on this printer and would do it again.Amazon was perfect. They were quick and easy to work with.
Works well with my daughter's HP notebook. Seems sturdy and adequately padded
Stupid me ... I read the bad reviews and violated my own rules and went ahead and bought this product at Staples. I have a Netgear FVG318 wireless router. The router sees the WGX102, but their own utility that comes with it does not see it, AND it says that the password that is printed on the WGX102 is not valid. *Then* trying to troubleshoot, I plugged the extender into an outlet one (1) outlet away from the WGX102 bridge (6ft away, on the same cricuit!) and it shows 1 bar of signal strength!!!! I suppose they will tell me that I have a "noisy line" or some crap like that(?). How about this ... their product is a piece of crap like the all the reviews here said, the same reviews THAT I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO in the first place!!!I am a 25 year professional/veteran in the IT field. I am not a novice at this stuff in any sense of the word. This thing has SERIOUS quality issues ... it doesn't even work with their own products. What a piece of crap ... listen to the reviews posted here and stay away and save yourself a lot of wasted time, frustration, and iritation.NETGEAR, you need to invest more in your Quality Control department!!! Seriously.
"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.
This is just what I wanted -- a device that works right, installs easily, doesn't bring a lot of useless software to the party, and is basically painless. I'd buy another one if I ever needed to.
This is a fine new protective case for a M500 series Palm PDA from Kensington. It holds the PDA tightly and is very sturdy metal shielding. Works well and does not feel chintzy. The cover could use a modification to allow the PDA to lay flat on a table for entering information. You can remove the PDA from the case and it works fine.
The memory arrived when expected, was exactly as represented, and worked properly. No surprises, it was a pleasure doing business.
Not sure why, but we only heard static. Tried several times. They were easy enough to return though- so nothing lost by trying.
I purchased my Zen Vision:M used. It had a few minor hairline scratches throughout the face, but thats just the material its made from, nothing you can really do to prevent it. I got a DLO ActionJacket to cover it up and it looks great with the case on it.Alot of people gripe about it being thicker than an iPod video...I don't find it to be a hassel, it still fits in any pocket perfectly. I started off using the Zen with a PC. I always used MediaMonkey to sync it to my computer as I didn't really like the Creative software. MediaMonkey is very easy to use and it allows you to download the song tags directly from Amazon.com to keep your song files organized nicely and embed album art to the tags as well.I was immediately in awe with how bright the screen was and how deep and rich the colors were. DVDs and other videos look great on this thing. I also like how you can change menu themes and apply your own wallpapers to the background...something you cannot do with an iPod. It gets boring staring at that white screen all the time. Another thing I really liked was the shortcut (upper-left) button which allows you to have this button take you to any specific location on the player. I have mine set to the date/clock so when I push the button, the date/clock appears on the screen. The touch pad can be a little tricky if your not a quick learner. You have to push buttons and use the touch pad to operate this device.I just recently switched to a Macintosh laptop and don't use my PC anymore. No fear, with freeware XJNB, you can sync your Zen to a Mac. I edit all the tags of my songs with iTunes and just sync them to my player with XJNB...so there's another arguement the iPod just lost haha.
It can't get any better for the price. I have had no problems with it. I will definetly buy this product again!!!!! I saved lots of $$$.
Ordered the C100S after trying and returning cheaper alternatives. Have been very impressed with the C100S for Skype conference calls in an office environment. Sound quality is great and we've saved on international call expenses by being able to use Skype from meetings in conference rooms. Build is very solid and is easy to set up and operate (USB). Too large to include in hand carry for business trips, but still 5 stars since it's perfect for the intended office use case.
I got the Ion product well within the shipping time. I set it up and recorded my first vinyl record into iTunes. With only a couple of fits and starts, the recording was very easy. Instructions for the Audacity software ARE bad though. It will take much more time for ME to figure this out...I am not an audiophile or a technogeek, so it is NOT AT ALL self-explanatory to me. I am however, very persistent, so I guess I'll figure it out!
An excellent set of filters for viewing the planets. The blue filter is particularly useful for all the planets, especially Jupiter. The others are a bit more specialized but equally useful.
I have had this lens for a couples months now, and it has been great for me! I definitely enjoy having the flexibility to shoot relatively wide and be able to shoot from quite a distance away with the same lens! The focus ring is a little stiff, and the lens is a little loud, but I haven't come across many situations where those issues are real setbacks.
When doing my dishes,I like to listen to music. I like panasonic products for their sound,and for their sturdyness.This amazing portable CD player is both. The sound quality from this player is top notch. There is an equalizer that allows the listener to choose from 5 different sound levels,which is from no bass,to full bass. This player can survive being dropped,(obviously depending on how high the player is dropped from). The headphones that come with it also sound good. All in all, a super product.
My previous pair lasted about 10 years until the left channel started cutting out. They were a gift, so I couldn't take advantage of the limited lifetime warranty. I saved all the packaging with these and registered them on the Koss website, so as long as they keep making them I'll always have a pair!
We specifically bought based on Consumer Reports rating and it is everything CR said it was.
I bought this for my MacBook Pro 13in but ended up not using it. I bought it with an understanding that it is not custom made for MacBook, but the shortcomings do not justify for high price in my opinion. There are some aspects buyers should be aware of before paying for this thing. First, the filter is cut to the exact dimension of a 13.3in display; therefore, it does not cover the black rim area outside of the display area; you still see the bright display at the edges of the filter. Second, for MacBooks and other laptops without the bevelled rim, the included adhesive tabs must be used to keep the filter in place, and that defeats the clean, smooth, flushed in look of the MacBook. Third, at the best angle for privacy protection as advertised, I still can see the contents on the display. This filter is just an expensive glare reducing filter. My six year old 10in Sony laptop has one of the best privacy filter around. People sitting half an arm length to my side cannot tell what it is on my screen; they see a black screen with a distance farther than that. Sometimes, people wondered why I stare at a black screen.
I bought this product at Sams and it worked great for about a month. Then it started to skip every once in a while. Now you can't even breath near it without it skipping. This product is a complete waste of money. I am very upset that I invested in this product. I will never buy Venturer again. Sams should be ashamed of selling this.
good base. i dont feel they are base heavy.the only problems i have:i lost the carrying case with the replacement tips along with it.you can hear the cable moving around when you are wearing them.i want to try the foam tips they sell but they are a bit expensive.they bothered me at first because i wasnt used to having the buds in the canal. u get used to it.i would try a different brand for my next pair.
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 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!
If you are referred by someone you get 120 free minutes after activating phone. Plus up to 200 more free minutes with code I'll send you. Email me for referral, and we will both receive free minutes. My email is jeffreywalters(at)bellsouth(dot)net. Great phone, plan and great service so far. Referral minutes are only for a new activation.
I bought this for my husband as a gift. He has a D7000, he loves the case. He likes all the storage and the quality. Great purchase.
I have been using this trackball for about a year. Because your fingers touch the ball, it gets much oilier and dirtier than a regular mouse where the ball only touches the mouse pad which doesn't have skin oils. The trackball builds up dirt too easily and the dirt then sticks to the rollers inside the unit and then it doesn't track. A a delicate cleaning and tedious cleaning is then required. It's annoying. I would get an optical trackball instead. Worth the extra money.
i too purchased the 880 case and was disappointed when it arrived. it didn't have the space i needed for additional batteries perhaps even a charger for extended periods. i wasn't looking for a suitcase or anything but it fits the camera nicely. i found that the tamrac digital series from camera hut or shack or whatever had a whole line of 'digital aware' cases that would fit any size camera and goodies. you're welcome for the plug, corporate but i don't work for ya!
Wow, what a difference. Was worried that a replacement for my older Palm Tungsten T3 battery would be old stock that wouldn't be a good purchase, but, boy was I wrong. This battery lasts for quite a while. If not in use, the battery doesn't lose charge, like the older "1100" mAh battery did. Guess they really do need replacing every couple of years. Thanks, I'll keep this company on file!!!
I really don't understand all the good reviews for this camera listed here. Pictures come out terrible, unless all you print are 4x6's. If you view your picture at full size on your computer, the noise is so bad, many important details are obscured. 6MP mode is of no you either. I think the pictures come out even worse than in 3MP mode. Everyone seems to to love the 10x zoom. But its this 10x zoom lens thats causing many of the image quality problems. Because the camera amplifies the noise (a lot) as you inrcease the zoom (larger min f-number), i don't like to use it very much. Pictures are only acceptable in bright outdoor light, with min f-stop. Oh well, if you've never owned an Olympus, Sony, Canon, or Nikon, you may not realize what your missing. I traded my Canon G5 for this because of the 10x zoom. BIG mistake! I miss sharp, clear, and colorful digital pics now :(
I got one of these from my neighbor who was moving out, I only paid $5 for it. I've been wanting to get a typewriter for my wife for some time now, and this one is it. We got the starter kit from Amazon - it has everything you would need to get it going. I had only used an old mechanical typewriter in the past, but never actually did anything on it since my IBM PC30 in 1987 landed on my desk. I have to admit there is some charm in using a typewriter. This product is very good, sturdily build, worked like new after we wiped the dust and dirt of its face. The only shortcoming I can see is the limitation of font types available - Brougham (10 Pitch) and the same in italics.
People had a hard time hearing me. That is until two weeks later when it broke completely. Three More Words
I bought these headphones to go with my Creative Zen Vision M. And they worked great, the sound is very clear and the bass is deep. Just what I wanted for using around the house and traveling. They fold up nicely for storage and packing which I liked also. I was really surprised when worked as noise-canceling headphones with the music off. This is a really great pair of headphones for the price. I would recommend them to anybody that doesn't want to spend over $100 bucks on headphones when these right here get the job done for far less.
Maybe this is a great value for $, but I have my doubts. I'll let you know when I get it out of the shop! The DVD player was defective out of the box and would not recognize any disk I placed in it, spinning up and eventually kicking open the tray with the display panel reading "Disk Error". I was directed to take the device into a service repair center (1/20/03). Three weeks later, the failed "pick up assembly" is on back order and not due to arrive for an additional 5 weeks. It gets better. The replacement part arrives but is found to be defective as well. Another one is ordered, received two weeks later and installed. But now another part is found to be defective (the "IC"), causing the player to only be able to read some discs. Again I wait. If all goes well. I'll have the player out of the shop by the first of April, 71 days after I took it in.By the number of reviews which mention failed parts, it appears Toshiba has a quality control problem.Recommendation: Don't buy this or any other Toshiba product! The DVD player itself is not the sole cause of my frustration!
Currently this is the best integration of a Palm PDA and GPS available! I was looking for an in-car GPS unit and came across this. After using it pretty hard for about a week I am happy to report that it is everything I expect it to be and then some! I was sold on the following features:- Palm OS 5 PDA with hi-res screen and expandable memory.- GPS with full routing and voice prompt navigation.- MP3 player / Voice recorder.The unit includes an integrated flip-out antenna and is not much bigger than my Sony Clie PDA. In GPS mode it does everything you would expect in an in-car full featured GPS costing twice as much. Routing / re-routing is quick, timely voice prompt and accurate maps. Plus, unlike an in-car system, it integrates nicely with your address book already on the PDA.You must get an external SD card because MP3 files can only be stored on the SD card (you would not want to take up space on the 22MB of free space in the internal memory anyway).I would also recommend the purchase of the Auto Navigation Kit which includes the bean-bags mounting and external speaker.My unit came loaded with release 2 software, but I went to the Garmin website and also applied the latest patch. Even so, I still observed the following bugs:- Spontaneous resets: Happened to me twice. I think these resets are caused by static electricity and it's unlikely that software fix will completely cure it. Just be careful, especially in the dry winter, in handling it. Backup everything into your SD card, in case you lose data and don't have access to your computer to hotsync.- There is no way to upload routes and waypoints from the unit into your Mapsource; you also can not download routes from Mapsource to the unit. Hopefully, future software releases will fix this.
For me and my location (Atlanta) this performs very well. I use 88.1 and have very little static. I find I do have to turn the volume of the radio up much more than when I listen to a CD or the radio -- but, hey, that's no problem.
This item covers all of my concerns beautifully. It is stable, it is cheap, and I received it very quickly. My uses are pretty limited as I have only used this for my Wii. Just because I am a bit OCD though I had to fill and dump data a few times to ensure the card is stable before putting it into the console to stay long term. I however did not track the times for this so I can not comment on speed.
Diappointing picture quality. The online product overview states 'crisp picture', but I found it very grainy or pixelated (& I used high res digital photos from a new camera). It also had trouble reading 2 different SD cards, but I got it to work with the 3rd one. Manual is vague. Please note there are buttons on the top of frame to deal with the onscreen menu, although it looks like it should be touch screen. The frame is nice looking & has a nice finish. It doesn't look like wood, but it has a nice molded shape. Also has a small power brick. I'm returning the two I bought for gifts (drat).
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.
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!
I purchaced this for my 80 yr old mother who resides in England.Her home overlooks the Solent which is the body of water leading to the port of Southampton, now she can view the great liners and take photo's of them coming and going from their cruise's
Read carefullyI returned my product shortly after purchase.+ The sound in this machine is pretty good I must admit.- It is NOT an Mp3 player. I forces you to use a software program produced by less skilled programmers. It flat out refused to work in my computer. Had to resort to "SonicStage alternatives", to load the player.It's slow- Loading the player is painfully slow. It takes forever. (One of the alternative programs even warned me before transfering a big chunk of music "Warning this may take a lot of time do you still wish to proceed")- Wind/Rewing painfully slow.- You have to sort everything (every track) yourself, I mean it 2007 now.If you are a user who frequently change your audiofiles in your MP3 player this product is not for you.Rumor has it that Sony will release a "unlocked" player which will work as a "normal" MP3 player shortly (no SonicStage necessary). I recommend you wait for that one.
I am a three year audiophile, running a rockboxed Sansa Clip and Clip + with a Fiio E5 amp and FLAC audio files. I traditionally use the Sennheiser PX100 headphones, as I enjoy the open-air setup. I havent had any quality in ear monitors prior to the CX300s. My only point of reference are the Skullcandy Inkd buds, which I will now never go back to after hearing these.The sound in the CX300s are gorgeous. The highs are a bit toned down, and the bass is a bit overpowering, but with the right equalizer modifications the range is balanced out. They are quite similar in sound to the PX100s, though I think I prefer the CX300s only because I dont have to drive them as much, as in turn up the volume.The build quality is also nice. The housing feels solid yet smooth, and is very eye catching. The cord, however, is like the Inkd's cord. It is a soft type of rubber, and thus catches quite a bit on clothing and such. The silicone eartips are of high quality and seem durable.Overall, whether youre an audiophile or enjoy music, these are great in ear monitors.
this worked perfectly for me, I had my first dust spots after 2 years so didn't want to spend a fortune. This little packet did the job fits in my camera case and in 10 mins my spots were gone.
For some reason, I have yet to understand that you get what you pay for. I fell for it when I bought this printer. It claimed such high resolution, a decent print speed, and a reputable name. But I was fooled.The first thing you have to do is hush up that foolish voice that reminds you that the printer is beginning to work. Never mind that the whole house will probably know that you are printing something because it is so loud.The printer has a habit of feeding itself more than one sheet of paper when it only wants one. It also likes to take a rest every now and then, claiming it has a "problem communicating with the printer", despite the fact that nothing looks abnormal.The ink cartridges are expensive, but since they are large the seem to be worth the money. A better design would make the ink cartridge separate from the print head, so you don't have to buy expensive chipsets just to reload ink.I've had the printer for a little over three months and it has already caused my machine to freeze (crash) more than ten times.This is a lousy printer...but you get what you pay for.
I went through countless pairs of earbuds before finally deciding they were uncomfortable and made all my music sound like it was playing through a tin can. Since then I've broken 4-5 pairs of over-the-ear headphones, and this year I decided enough was enough. I spent a little under $100 on a pair of Koss Pro-4AA over-ear headphones plus a Grado adapter in October and haven't looked back. If it ever does break or fail in some way, Koss has a lifetime guarantee for all of their headphones, which is what really sold me on buying Koss. If in 20 years I get an electrical short listening to my old Animal Collective albums, all I have to do is send the headphones back to them along with $9 to cover the return shipping costs and Koss will repair or replace them.A little bit about the audio quality:Straight out of the box, they were playing acoustic music beautifully. There were some issues at the beginning with fake/synthetic sounding bass coming through as dull and muted. After making a point to burn them/break them in overnight with bass-heavy recordings, the bass comes in loud and clear. I'd like to note that I don't consider this a design flaw, as a burn in/break in period is normal for most high-quality headphones like these.As far as the build quality:These headphones are built to withstand a bomb, made with thick steel, heavy-duty plastic and durable foam rubber. These suckers seal in the music NO PROBLEM. If I put them on and don't play music, I can hardly hear myself talk. I could see this being both a positive and a negative, depending on what you want to use them for.I've read some other people saying they feel heavy on the head, but I never noticed any heaviness or strain on my neck or anything. I did notice that they felt a little tight on my head at first, and that after a few hours the sides of my head ached a bit. This was easy to fix: I put them on a coffee can and put on a looping playlist of bass-heavy recordings, and left it overnight. This solved the tightness in a couple of days, and it solved the bass problems in a few weeks.A few caveats:These babies are not super portable by any means. They're bulky, and they weight almost 2 pounds. If you want them for home listening, which is mainly what I use them for, this shouldn't be a problem. If you commute and carry a backpack, this also shouldn't be a problem. If you're looking for something to throw into your pocket, these are not it.Like I said before, they're bulky. They make you look like an air traffic controller or a helicopter pilot. These headphones are a replica of a model that Koss made in the 70s, and it shows. I like the retro design, although God only knows why they decided to color it like baby vomit, but they're pretty dorky looking by modern standards.You need to buy an 1/8" adapter to plug it into computers and mp3 players.Lastly, if you're not willing to put in the time to break them in overnight, you'll have to suffer through about 50 hours of muted bass before they loosen up.TL;DR:I wish I bought these 6 or 7 years ago instead of going through a dozen pairs of other headphones. They look dumb, they're big and heavy, and they need to be broken in, but they sound great, and they'll last long enough to make your grandkids look like nerds.
Sweet, Simple and extremely light weight. The only disadvantage is, you don't have a screen :)
It took me a while to decide which headphones to buy to replace my broken Sony MDR's. After reading the many customer reviews on Amazon, and doing some research myself, I opted to go with these. Trust me, the reviewers were not lying. The selling point was that practically everything is replaceable. My old Sony Headphones lasted a long time. After about a year the covering on the foam earpieces started to peel. I admit, I was disappointed but, it wasn't enough to replace them. Finally 2 years after that, the wire cracked. That was it. I knew they had to be retired. These headphones took a few wearings to break in, but now they fit quite comfortably. The sound quality is great. Both with my PS3 & home theater system, as well as with my PC. No regrets at all.
indeeed, WOOOOW, just make sure to get a little cooler something, like ceramic paste or such, this baby runs hot. I was thinking on gettting a nice set up, and then overclooking. but this has exeeded my expectation, I don't even need to overclock. I might later when I install my games. but right now, for school, it runs the CS3 adobe suite like nothing, seamesly, I can work on video editin no problem, and all the aplications and programs run lightning fast. I mean, FAST. so, if you0re a gamer on a budget, get it, you really don't need to overclock, but if you do, tell e about it, I am pletny happy with the way it is. I don't think it could be anyfaster. Booting up the first time was like. I pressed the on button and the BIOS POST appeared, I turned my back on the monitor to pick up somehting from the flor, when I turned around windows was loaded and ready to go. I was like, WAT? but very happy!
I have used these headphones for years and really like them. They are comfortable to wear and do not pop out of your ears. I particularly like that they fold up and can be stored rather easily between workouts. The only drawback is that they are a little fragile so you can't be rough with them.
Item came as described and seemed to be new. I did have some trouble getting the rescue software installed. Now works well.
I've had these for about a month, now, and my wife has had her's for three weeks. Give you a hint as to how much I like my Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds? First, these are the most comfortable earbuds I've ever experienced. My wife says the same. Then, the sound quality, and yes, the bass, is so far and above the ones that came with my Sony MP3 player, it was a shock - pure and simple. Everytime I put them on, the sound quality surprises me as to how good it is! Combine the above with the very effective ambient noise attenuation, and I have a terrific sound system. I do hear the "thumping" everytime I touch the cord, but there are two ways around it: Run the cord under my shirt, when I can. I do that in the gym because I don't tuck my shirt in. Or, as someone suggested here, wrap the cord around each ear before inserting, and that stops it very effectively, as well. I've gotten to where I don't wrap it around my ears, anymore. Guess I've gotten used to it. An excellent product and made me glad my Sony originals broke!
I had this only 3 or 4 months and had used it fewer than 10 times when it just quit working. Don't know if it was the adapter itself of the DC coupler (which, by the way, does NOT come with the adapter), but both were purchased at the same time. Canon does not post any info (that I could find) on its web site about how to handle warranty repair returns, so it's even more inconvenient than just packaging it up and returning it.Turns out I really don't need this anyway--the camera has plenty of power for downloading photos onto my computer. In my case it's just a $50 accessory that really isn't necessary. UPDATE: Just called Canon to find out about warranty repair, and they said it doesn't even HAVE a warranty! Not even 90 days, let alone a year. Even companies that sell cheap-o products generally have some kind of warranty on their products. Kinda makes you wonder about the quality of Canon products, doesn't it?
I've been using my Pure Digital Point and Shoot camcorder for two weeks and love it! No more heavy camera, bulky film, or adapter cartridges to lug around. I've "filmed" in the park with the little guy, on the deck with the big guy, and inside just on general principles. The download feature puts my videos on my computer in seconds, and I can sort and burn DVDs easily. The picture's sharp, the sound is very good, and the color is mostly true, depending on the light (I've recorded only in natural light inside and out). With only 4 buttons, even I can't mess it up!My only question is how did they make something so great and package it so small?
well i wasnt sure whether to go for such a cheap product or not. i wasnt disappointed. grt sound and ideal for my needs.A little bigger than what i expected but performance was good.
The cables are short and more durably built than I expected for such a low price. Ideal for charging of PS3 controllers. Does exactly what I expected of them. No problems to mention.
I'm not actually wild about nature sounds. I was just looking for a clock radio with good reveiws, and a gentle wake system. This is a sturdy little alarm clock. There is a "pft" when any alarm function is activated. You can not fall asleep to the nature sounds. And the nature sounds are of a poor quality, to those I've heard out of other alarms. There are annoying birds in all of them. Very unnatural sounding all around. But it gets pretty good radio reception. Its easy to use. The buzzer alarm is great with the gentle wake, aside from the "pft." The redio alarm starts at whatever volume you last had it at (doesn't gradually get louder, which is nice, as I've seen in other alarms.) For the money its a nice little unit, until you find your ideal clock radio/nature sounds/gentle wake system-having alarm, and live happliy ever after.
Works absolutely great as a factory replacement. The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars is because I'm not sure about longevity, only been using it a few weeks now. Works perfectly so far!
After reading the reviews about the lengths people went to to install the Pop on their Yeti mic I started to look elsewhere. On a whim, I tweeted @bluemicrophones to confirm the need to modify the filter or mic to make it work. They replied in the negative, with photographic evidence. I am SO happy I double-checked. The filter goes on very easy, unmodified, and makes a nice accessory for the mic. I have added a couple of pictures to show it installed. It DOES limit how far back you can tilt the mic, but it can still tilt back plenty for my use.The pads on the bracket are not sufficient for the Yeti, however. Since the rail you are attaching to is curved, you get a little metal-on-metal action on the rail that can lead to scratches. That is my only complaint. The filter also looks great.I have a more extensive review of installation on my web site, blue collar design dot com, and will put together a more complete review on the gadgeteer dot com. But for now... highly recommended to Yeti owners.
I currently have two of this particular printer in my office. I know that the printer works well and is exactly what I need. This printer, however, has worked just one day since I've had it out of the box. I've gone through various steps to try troubleshoot but without success. I purchased my other printers from Staples which I could easily make a return to if I had problems. I feel stuck with the non working printer with no real way to return it. In the future I would think twice. I guess I'm just frustrated.
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.
Don't misunderstand me, these speakers at this price range is what I am talking about, but let me say, that this is the only show in town. I bought the predecessor to these the Altec ADA880. Same configuration, but with 80 watts rms, instead of the now 120 that comes with the R. Now let me tell you about the speakers. You get an 8&quot; sub that reminds you of a velodyne. If you are looking for an even better sub, you can spend 500 for a velodyne sub, but this Altec with the 8&quot; sub reminds you of that kind of sound. The bass goes so deep, you won't believe it. It is far better than most peoples home stereo, and that is remarkable in the computer format. It comes with 4 speakers plus the sub. The two front speakers are two way with a mid and tweeter, and the rear speakers are a single cone. The highs are crisp. If you are into the high efficiency sound, this is the winning ticket.Mate this up with a computer with a good sound card. I have an inexpensive DVD player installed in my computer, and I added the Real Magic Hollywood Plus DVD Decoder card. What a match. It has the digital output that plugs right into the Altec system. So you get true 5.1 Dolby surround, that is auto detected in the Altec system. The Real Magic card also has the S-Video output, so you can switch it to TV output, and get better resolution than, and listen to this, any DVD player on the market today, at any price. So a 50 dollar DVD player, mated to a 50 dollar Real Magic Hollywood Plus DVD Decoder card, and mating that to the Altec ADA880R, and you have a DVD experience that is unmatched in the industry. I know the doubters will not believe what I just said. Check it out at RealMagic.com site. I was listening to Jurassic Park, and I felt like the crickets were all around me. When the subwoofer kicks in, people get quiet. Unbelievable levels at this price point.Now let's talk about the cons: The distortion rating on this unit is about 1%. True super hi fi specs have distortion ratings that begin at .05%. Does it sound distorted, no, but to a true audiophile, it is not the same as a 5 grand system. If you hear the ADA 880R you would say, what am I talking about, I don't hear any distortion, so I am talking about the tweaking edge, not the body.I have a lot of very expensive gear, like a Velodyne 15&quot; sub, with a separate 400 watt RMS amp, 1800 retail. It shakes the house, I also have the Velodyne Concert Theater series 12&quot; sub rated at 400 watts max, and 140 watts RMS, 500 retail. That is an amazing sub for the money, and zero distortion all the way down to 20 cycles. (Most subs don't even give you 20 cycles, let alone distortion free) Even with all of that, when I took the ADA 880 out of the box, plugged it in, and turned off the surround, and played it in straight stereo, I ordered 5 more of them, (they were greatly discounting them with the release of the ADA880-R) so that I would have sound in all of the rooms with a computer in them. That is how much it blew my mind.It comes with a remote control, that not only controls volume, but also controls, treble, bass, stereo, surround, center, mute, and on off.I stopped by the local radio shack, and bought a three way audio input box for 20 bucks, and then hooked the TV, VCR, and computer up to it. Just like having a full blown multi input receiver.Before buying a home stereo system, listen to the Altec. Make sure you turn the surround off, set it to straight stereo (a feature that most home receivers don't even have) turn the treble and the bass up, put in a high quality CD original recording, and stand back. You probably think I'm a newbie, excited about his latest toy. When you hear this system, you will become one too. Nothing else in this price range, will even come close, and I would say that most systems in the 1000 dollar price range, would have a hard time keeping up. I listened to $275 dollar stand alone subs, and they did not hold a candle to this Altec, and it comes with amplifier, preamp, and 4 speakers, and remote, all included.Check it out yourself. It will blow your mind, even your audiophile friend will be impressed.
This item can not be programed by a computer as Sony says. You need all your remotes to program this item. I talked to Sony about this and they say I'm right. They claim that other manafactures will not release there codes but that's a lie, they release it to Sony cause there a competior, but they release information to Logitec. I do like the unit, but don't like the fact that Sony lied and said that the unit could be programed via computer. Over all it's a great unit.
It picks up on multiple surfaces well, and has quick reaction time. The lack of 5 stars is due to limited range. I got the mouse so I could sit on the sofa and watch movies using my TV as a second computer screen using a long HDMI cable. I found I had to be within 10 feet from the receiver for the mouse to work, and thus my plan didn't work.If you only want to use this at your desk then this is a 5 star mouse all the way. I wanted more distance from and thus gave it 4 stars. I have more recently found out the cordless mice that can be used at more than 10-15 feet are much more expensive.
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 love it. It's low tech. It does the job. That about says it all.OK, some people need more information to be convinced, so here is the deal (and golly it is a good deal too!) I have gone through three, count them, three USB powered cooling fans for my laptop. After spending roughly $65 dollars on these one-year-losers, I decided to try out this low-tech option. To my amazement, it works. My lap top stays cooler, and my keyboard is lifted to a more comfortable angle. Sweet.Do not spend your money on anything else. Really. Yes it is smaller than the size of a laptop, but it has always held mine securely, even when lounging on a Sunday morning with my lap desk and in my jammies. It is light weight, requires no power, and is VERY sturdy. If you really want to spend $20-30 on a USB cooler, crystal-filled mat, or gel mat, go right ahead, but you will be wasting some bucks. This is one low-tech gadget that does the job better and cheaper.
Hey, what can I say, these labels work as they are supposed to in the Dymo Label printer. The printers themselves are very handy for miscelleneous label printing. Just don't expose the labels to intense heat before or after printing or they will turn black. These are thermal lables.
Update:I have now had my 15gb iPod for one year.I have dropped it several times and have had no problems with it (of course, I have not fallen on top of it or slammed it into a cement sidewalk).My battery life has remained a constant 8-10 hours - I charge it every night when I go to bed and when I wake up it's fully charged. I carry my car charger with me and use it when I'm driving which saves battery life for when I can't connect it to a power source. I also set the backlight to "off" - if I need it to see, I hold the menu button to turn it on and repeat to turn it off.As I like to add to my music collection the "old fashioned way" by buying the CD with liner notes and all, I only use iTunes to import and download my music onto the iPod. It is easy to use and by going to Edit/Preferences/iPod, and selecting "manually manage your songs and music" I don't have to reload all my music everytime I get a new CD.To make the storage capacity easier to understand (I had a heck of a time finding someone who could tell me how many albums 3,700 songs was), I offer the following statistics. I have currently used 4.83gb leaving another 9.08gb available on my iPod. I have 1474 songs, 137 albums and 3 days, 12 hours, 20 minutes and 39 seconds of non-repetitive music on the iPod. Using my space/time usage so far, I can expect to store approximately 4,244 songs, 394 albums, total time 10.11 days worth of music on my iPod. That's a lot of CDs I don't have to carry around.I have downloaded mostly independent music so far which required me to manually type the track titles, etc. into iTunes. I am now adding my "major studio" CDs which iTunes obtains the track info from the internet (no more typing).The size of the iPod is perfect - it fits perfectly in just about any pocket. I use a "sport case", that fits around the back of the iPod and has a simple clip on it. I find it easy to carry without adding any bulk to the design (however it doesn't protect the screen or front of the iPod).As for the scratching issue, I soon got over it. This isn't a precious gemstone that loses it's usefulness when it gets scratched. I have thousands of little scratches on it and it works just as well as when I first got it.In the end, 1 year after buying it, I have absolutely no regrets. It has done everything I expected it to and has been a huge pleasure to own.&lt;>
This battery and the tools are very good. Works like a charm and it completely revitalized an otherwise dead Ipod.I do recommend that you watch a video of the process before you try it, It is actually easy but the video helps a lot.You can find a good video at [...]
The only complaint I have is that it didn't come with the hard screen cover, and I can't seem to find them sold seperatley. Becuase of how easily electronics scratch, I refused to use my player until I put this case on it, so it was still new looking when I started using it. It still dosn't have any scratches or microscratches. To all the people who are complaining about the case causing scratches, make sure that your player and the inside of the case is clean, and periodicaly take off the case and make sure that it's clean. Simple fix. If anyone happens to know where to get those screen protectors that would be great to know.
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 purchased this camera not even two months ago and recently sold it. This is the worst camera I've ever had. It constantly, no matter what setting I had on, underexposed the lighting in pictures, most of the time ruining the shot. Lighting is basically a photographer's lifeblood. And it's too big and bulky. The only good thing about this camera is how the clarity and sharpness are from such high megapixels. That's about it.Do NOT buy this camera, because you'll be sorry. I'm sorry I spent the 1300 dollars I did to get this piece of junk. Unless your not a bigtime photographer, you can take just as good shots with a cheap point and shoot camera.
This is the first IS lens that I've owned. I had trouble justifying the extra expense but am now quite pleased that I took the step up.Keep in mind that tis is an EF not EF-S lens. This makes its effective focal length about 45-215mm on my Digital Rebel.I love the zoom range (great for shooting action shots of kids without getting in their faces) and the ability to easily control the depth of field on my nature shots.Just uploaded some of my recent shots with this lens under "Share your own customer images".Pete LeClairhttp://www.agentz.com/digitalimagesbyjpl/
Like many other long time PC users I'd often wondered what the Mac was all about. After working in a new department that is exclusively Apple, I decided I like Macs because they are simple to use and pleasant to look at.I've had the Powerbook since it came out and it's a great machine. It has never frozen up once or had any system problems at all. Its super fast and it connects to any wireless network very easily with a very strong signal. The screen is beautiful and glossy although a bit hard to clean...you really have to get screen wipes. I love having a central portable hub for all my music (IPOD) pictures and movies and the sound is great (with headphones....the speakers are worthless) For me the keyboard fits my hand perfectly and I really like using all the Apple shortcuts to speed up the interface.The only downside is the machine does run very hot so you really need to use it on a table or with a buffer in between your legs.I guess the biggest criticisms of Macs are their price and program incompatibility. So yes, you are paying for aesthetic beauty but we do that in many items we purchase so why not with computers? As to their lack of product support, with the introduction of the Intel chip and their ability to run Windows, that won't really be an issue.Bottom Line: A great laptop computer with simplicity and style for around 1100.00 (with student discount through Apple)
I returned an 8 quart pressure cooker because it was just too large for the average sized family. I purchased the 6 quart size to replace the 8 quart. You have to put the handles on, but it only takes seconds. The pan works very well and comes with a small recipe booklet to help you get started using it. The only problem I have had is finding replacement gaskets for the lid. I live in a small mountain town (less than 800 population) and some things are hard to find; I'll look on the internet or take the lid with me when I go to a larger city. I would recommend this to someone who likes to cook and is willing to learn a new method or is limited on time because it really does save time. I made a really rich chicken broth in an hour, put the chicken, partially thawed, some onion, garlic, carrots and seasoning in the pot, brought it up to pressure and let it cook for an hour, strained and used.NOTE: this is not for pressure canning.
These speakers really improve the sound of my computer and portable dvd player. I couldn't be happier. I really like the fact that you can plug them in or use battery power.
Easy software installation, no hassle down load of information, excellent response, nice color screen that is quite readable. Hard to find a problem with the Z22. Just remember it is a basic PDA, not a camera, phone or MP3 player. An excellent tool to keep organized.
This basic antenna has been working really well in my apartment located east of downtown LA. The VHF picks up all channels 2-13 crystal clear. The UHF loop picks up many channels from 18 to 63 very clear. I place the antenna near a window at an angle not blocked by apartment buildings to improve signal strength, and use it with a digital converter box on an old analog Sony TV. I would have rated 5 but because of the difficulty I had to insert the UHF loop into the base, I decided to rate it 4. I use a hard object to pound the UHF loop into the base because the insert holes are a bit too small; the workmanship on this product could use some improvement. However, the problem didn't affect the quality of the signal.
For not much more money than a regular old point-and-shoot, we got this camera, which as far as I can tell is just a few notches down from a DSLR. It has excellent optical zoom, decent battery life, takes very nice quality photos, and very surprisingly, camcorder-quality video! some pretty cool stuff. Worth every dollar.
I have done a lot of canning this season. This DYMO labeling tape works great for this. (used with DYMO labeler). Can read the jar labels clearly and quickly.
This thing is less comfortable than a rock. I don't know how anyone could sit on it. I sort of lean against mine while playing a tall instrument. That works unless I shift position which immediately leads to its falling over. I kept the stool because it folds down to a small size & is light weight, thus easy to transport. Otherwise I hate it.
I bought these here on Amazon based on positive reviews, but I regret it. I own the Bose QCII, and wanted a second pair so my wife & I wouldn't fight over "who got the good headphones" when watching movies on a plane. But I regret the purchase; I should have sprung for a second pair of the Bose.*) The earcups are too small -- and I have very small ears!*) They are noticibly heavier than the Bose*) And finally, most important: They produce frequent bursts of "static" when playing dynamic, fast moving music! Very annoying!
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!
Purchased this to connect both my blu-ray & dvr to my home theater system. It's simple yet extremely effective for what it was designed to do. The knob locks in to place as needed & sound quality seems good. The price was great & I have zero complaints.
I had just purchased a new laptop and the laptop bags at Best Buy were too expensive and too small for the computer's length. So, I went to Amazon, of course, and found this bag. It is the right size and has everything you want for a light, well-constructed bag. You can't go wrong with this bag.
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've had this radar detector for a few weeks now and use it on a daily basis. It has saved me quite a few times from a ticket when it went off to forewarn me of upcoming radar activity. It seems to go off when there is activity. Yes, there are many "false positives", but I'd prefer to err on the side of caution when it comes to it. Overall, very satisfied with the purchase.Antonline is a good company to deal with too. Fast delivery.
I bought this camera with high expectations. It was supplementing my (4 year old) Olympus C-755UZ. I needed it to take pictures of friends, or slip in my pocket to take on the go easily. However, I was not necessarily expecting it to be comparable in image quality of an SLR, I figured it would surpass my outdated Olympus, but it didn't. It claims to have less noise, but really there is more noise in lower ISO settings than on most other cameras, even though there is relatively low noise at higher ISOs than most. Also, when the ISO is in the auto setting, it tends to boost the ISO way higher than it needs to be resulting in an image that is rarely blurry but very grainy. Also, there is a weak macro function, that struggles to focus in most situations. So it probably sounds like I am totally bashing this camera, but it makes up for it in color accuracy and functionality. The camera powers up incredibly fast, there is very little shutter lag, and the flash charges quickly. However, it tends to struggle to focus in lower light situations, contrary to its claims. Also, the menus are intuitive and even though the controls may be small and squished, they work well and are easy to get used to. The LCD is also amazing. Coming from a screen that is 1/2 the size of this, I am spoiled and it makes me not want to use my Olympus. Skin tones are very accurate, and the manual setting has quite a few white balance modes that are effective. Overall, it is not the most amazing camera as far as image quality goes, but for $130 bucks, it is hard to beat.UPDATE (issue began 4/2/2007-now its 7/5/2007 and the issue still isn't resolved): After several weeks of use, black spots began appearing on my photos. I called Fuji, and they told me to pack it, fill out a repair sheet and send it in (I had to pay shipping for the way there). The repair took over a month (from the time it left my hands to the time it came back), far more than their 7 day turnaround time. When I opened the box up, the lens was reinstalled at an angle, and it caused it to move slowly, grind, and leave visible markings along the lens shaft. I took a few pictures, and when I retracted the lens, it jammed and said "lens error". I immediately called Fuji, (might I also mention that they are based out of New Jersey, and are as hostile and unhelpful as the sterotype suggests), but the woman I spoke to sent me a prepaid shipping label, no questions asked. So after another 3 weeks, I recieved it back again, only to find that contrary to the numerous phone conversations during the repair and emails saying the 2nd repair would be covered by the warranty, the rejected it, and spent 3 weeks NOT repairing my camera. I called Fuji once again and spoke to the repair manager, who assured me that it would be expedited, the repair would unconditionally be covered, and that he would personally inspect the camera before it left. Well its been 3 weeks since I sent it in, called twice. First on 6/29 - it will be ready in one week. Then again 7/3, and they told me TWO TO THREE MORE WEEKS! That is the opposite of an expedited repair if you ask me. So when it works, its a great camera, but getting it repaired takes over a 1/4 of a year of dealing with rude people.**FINAL UPDATE** In September, I finally gave up and called the credit company to take action and reimburse me on grounds of a defective product. The requirement for this was attempting to return it to the retailer, which I hadn't even thought of doing so far because the product was outside of the 30-day return window. Well when I called amazon, to my surprise, they agreed to take the product back for a FULL REFUND!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you Amazon! AMAZON IS THE BEST! People question me about buying big-ticket items online in case there's a problem, but this is why Amazon exists! Thank you Amazon! I bought a Sony W80 instead, and am very pleased.
These headphones were fine for about an hour after they arrived. They stopped working altogether when it counted, within one hour into a 14 hour flight to China. They were useless. The cable was defective and simply stopped working. Moreover, in Chinese cities brimming with shops selling all manner of audio equipment, we wasted hours and hours looking for a simple replacemnt for the cable. None were to be found. Real shoddy quality control. The Panasonic headphones we bought at the same time kept going and going with no toruble whatsoever (and the cable for that one worked on the Audio-Technica - so the problem was in Audio Tecnica cablee and nowhere else.) Total disappointment.Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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.
I liked how the antenna of the mouse reached from my computer on the floor up to the desk, but it turned out that the mouse was very sluggish anyway. I'd click the mouse button and the cursor on the screen would pause before responding. I tried moving the antenna really close to the mouse, and reconnecting it, but nothing helped the sluggishness, so I returned the product. Not recommended.
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.
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 this TV on Dev 2007 almost a year now. I did'nt any problem so far. TV is awesome. I also bought Samsung upconversion DVD player which is a perfect match for this TV. Picture quality is excellent - very sharp esp. if you have HD Cable connection. Sound is really good.I would definitely recommend this to anyone. But there are new models available than this.
I've used the flagship Linksys 4-port router for the past year but starting last month...it started to have problems. I couldn't connect more than 3 devices to it, and it kept on losing connection with my cable modem.So I then bought a D-Link router...but had to return it because it kept on resetting itself (probably due to overheating). Then I got his Network Everywhere (Linksys Junior) and I'm impressed.It has nearly all the features the more expensive blue Linksys routers have, but is more compact and is fitted inside an attractive metal casing. And it works great...all I did was plug-n-play.I placed a piece of plastic underneath the router so it won't touch the carpet directly...because the carpet will cause the router to get really hot. So place the router on top of something...don't set it directly on the carpet.
I recently received this CD burner as a gift and I've been very happy with it so far. I've had no trouble with any burns I've made and the drive is _very_ fast and consistent both for burning and reading. Best of all (for me), it works very well under Linux (in fact, I haven't even used the software that came with it). I'm doubly happy with Ricoh because they also support the development of Linux drivers for their products. This is a fast, solid, reliable product.
I, too, thought this was an excellent camcorder for several months until I did a playback of one of those events that can't be repeated and....NO SOUND!! The video looks great, but...NO SOUND!! It had worked fine on several occasions and even now, I can shoot a quick video and check to make sure there is sound on the playback before I shoot the important moment I want to capture. Then I shoot the main event and, again, NO SOUND!! Sometimes it works fine, sometimes it doesn't...very unpredictable. I thought it was operator error on my part until I saw Mark Noll's review.Panasonic's customer service was no help at all. It's time for a new (non-Panasonic) camera.So...you might get one that works fine, but with this camcorder, you are taking a chance that, at some point, you will miss something great.
I love it, it works as promised, and holds well over 30 minutes of video. Pops in and out of camera easily. It's a great product and worth the extra money over the 2.0 GB one.Two thumbs up!
Muy buen sonido, tamano compacto y practico. Grandes prestaciones de audio. Precio destacado. Muy satisfecho. Lo recomende a mis amigos. Gracias.
I used to only use laserjet printers but have always wanted a color printer as an option. I regret this wholeheartedly. The ink only lasts 1-2 prints and if you don't use it after a while it seems like it just dries up on its own. Even if the other colors are full, if one of the colors ran out then it refuses print anything no matter which color you choose. The panel in the back of the printer is difficult to remove if you have a paper jam. Overall the perks of having a color printer is such a pain I would rather just buy some colored pencils and do it myself.
I love that the shuffle is SO small. You can clip it on and not even feel that it is there, much different than my other MP3 player. As a runner, it's great that it doesn't seem to bounce around-- you can't even feel it's there.Also the lack of a screen is great for exercise, because I never get to look at the screen anyway, and it makes more room for larger controls. It's very easy to feel for the control you want without having to look at it, which can be very important when running.
like this item, sent very quick and the thing i like about this product that is compact and easy to take when traveling, nice company would buy again from them.
This is a good company to buy from. I had a problem with the first one and the company replaced it right away. Then, I had a problem with the second one, which the company replaced again. Finally it was discovered the problem was really with my camera all along (duh), not the cards at all. I feel bad that the company replaced two cards that were not faulty, but have decided I will make it up to them by buying their memory cards exclusively and suggesting my friends do the same. These cards are always a good deal, especially at Amazon.
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 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.
Since I have a 9' garage ceiling and two 7' door openings, when installing the doors I opted for an 8' track to raise the tracks closer to the ceiling and out of the work area. This means the door has to go up a foot before it starts back, so traditional openers won't work. For 20 yrs. I've been manually operating the door while occasionally looking for an opener solution. The LiftMaster 3800 was the door answer, and the "Laser Parking Assist" the spotting answer. (3" bumper to door and 3" grille to workbench, no more tennis ball from the ceiling)It's been in service a week and works flawlessly. The quality of the operating unit, cable tension monitor, and lock appears very high. The wall unit, remote, and light a little less so but seem adequate for the job.(Few moving parts). The instructions are clear and complete. And it comes with enough fasteners for most installations.My installation was a little lengthly because I'm so picky. (Ran a new outlet through the ceiling to get 4" from the power unit, the park assist comes with 8' of bell wire, needed 20' - again through the ceiling, the tension monitor needed a spacer block, cut one to fit and painted to match the finished and textured wall, and so on) The lock only needs a 1/2" hole instead of 3/4" if you can drill accurately. If I did it again I wouldn't install the lock. The door is insulated and very heavy, I don't think Schwarzenegger could lift it without the spring assist.The only problem I had ended up being a programming issue of my own making. After setting the open travel limit to the top of the opening - 7', the door would open but not close. The instruction troubleshooting section indicated the trouble was the cable tension monitor. I thought this not the problem since it's roller was 2" from the drum as recommended and it was under tension with the door open and closed. After 20 mins. of reprogramming, checking connections and rereading instructions, staring at the monitor when closing diagnosed the problem. When the door starts down there is a jerk which slackens the cable for a fraction of a second allowing the tension monitor to close if the door is close to the top but not fully open. Reprogramming to 8' pulls the cable away from the wall a couple of inches so during the jerk the monitor movement is not enough to close. An extra foot of door travel, but it works great!
I live in an area where power outages are not uncommon. I have had two outages lasting two hours each in the past six months, and the first outage is what prompted me to purchase this unit. It appears to be performing well as a surge protector but the battery backup time is much lower than promised. I have a bare miniumum of devices connected to the unit including a PC computer, an LCD moninitor, a Linksys router, a Sipura VoIP adapter. Total power is much less than the 850 watts the unit is rated for. When I lost power two days ago, I thought I would be able to keep working for two hours, but the unit started fast beeping after 25 minutes and shut down at 30 minutes. After power was restored I tested the unit again with the same result.The other thing that bothers me is that the product detail page on Amazon indicates this unit has SNMP:"The 1500 VA Battery Backup Tower provides an extensive set of advanced features, including SNMP-monitoring capabilities"From this statement it is not clear that you have to pay another $150 for the SNMP card.This device, out of the box, does not have "SNMP-monitoring capabilities." This is false advertising.
I feel bad that money was wasted on this product. I have the new tiny square Nano, 6th generation. The directions to sync, begin run, stop run, set type of exercise, calories burned, distance covered etc. all require you to go to Nike + iPod on the Nano, then to SETTINGS. The new Nano does not have a SETTINGS field. I've been trying to figure out a way to start this thing, especially since I went out and bought the Nike+ shoes, which weren't cheap. The good news is that the built in pedometer in the Nano works with the Nike + iPod site, so at least it records how many steps I take each day. So if that's all you need, don't bother buying the Sport Kit or the shoes. The pedometer works with any shoes or none at all.
Similar story to others, only mine at least played DVDs for 18 months b4 the dreaded Format Unsupported start showing up. Now all I have is an expensive 3 speaker system that sounds good at times but at other times you can't hear voices. It was overpriced to start with but I bought into the Bose name thinking it would be quality. What a joke. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, anything else would be either cheaper or more reliable or both!
Este es un excelente producto, practico facil de manejar y lo mejor 4 gb de almacenamiento para mis fotografias es mas que suficiente, considero una buena opcion de compra este producto, felicidades Kingston
I got this and a 30' HDMI cable for my old InFocus SP5000, and it works. Well, after you ensure your device is sending 1080i. It was set to 1080p, and the SP5000 wasn't detecting it. Switched to 1080i, and voila, it works. Nice picture, too. It's currently connected to my Sony MEX-BT3900U (BD player). Waiting on my HDMI switcher, and I'll see if everything else works then. I assume it will if they all send 1080i. Good luck!
great scanner for beginners like me. delivery was excellent. simple but broad ranged scanner great if you want to plug in and start receiving. open scan started pulling local stations without any programing. buy it and keep an eye on you're public servants, or should i say an ear.
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.
My dad just got me a iPod. I love it! I have over 300 songs on it, and 4 movies. It is so much fun on car rides, when you can just tune everyone else out. This is sweet!!!!
I got this for around $60 with a [...] rebate and would recommend if you get the rebate. Just got a Slingbox Pro, so the jury is out on whether the Slingbox makes this obsolete. I've used it twice on the road and do not recommend unless you've got a decent laptop. I've used it to pull a news segment from my DISH PVR to a MPEG file but haven't tried it with large recordings on DISH PVR. I also get the impression that this thing makes HUGE files compared to other alternatives.If you get it for less than [...], it may be a good novelty item for laptops. My impression is that technology will soon come out with something (probably more expensive) better. Again, if you need something on the cheap that is reasonable quality, get it.
I bought these because they were 4 star rated on Amazon and "Speaker of the Year" by several publicaions. My previous computer speakers were about 1/3 the price so these were immeasurably better - more of a full, well-rounded sound. When I ordered them I didn't notice that there was only one knob (volume) on the front of the speaker. They are 4 stars on "auto pilot, but I'd probably have rated them 5 stars if they had base/treble adjustment because I feel the need to tinker with that on some recordings.
I bought this dvd recorder around a year-and-a-half ago. 8 months ago the device began to malfunction and so i sent it in to classic for a warranty repair. as it turns out the device is on back-order and they will no longer be making repairs or replacements. therefore i have been in lidigation with classic for the past 8 months and they have been less than helpfull. i citanly donot recomend buying this, or any other classic product.
single/double din in one box. very easy installation. fits well but fixation is not good. In general product is good but with little problems in order fixation
Great! Several of my friends have bought these after seeing mine.
I have had the AlphaShield for over a decade now, reliably working its magic. The security Web sites that used to return respectful reports that my system was secure with a router freaked out when they encountered the AlphaShield: "WHAT IS THIS???!!! IT'S GREAT!!!" Cable company tech support tells me with delight that until I turn off the device, they can't even ping me.I learned about the AlphaShield by accident from one paragraph in the "New York Times" back when the price was $150. The product deserves much better marketing, especially considering that it's easy for anyone to install. RadioShack used to sell it (for $99) even though their store clerks had never heard of it; when recommending the AlphaShield, I would instruct friends to head to their stores with Web page printouts proving that it was in stock.As someone who reads product manuals, I had a few questions after reviewing the enclosed flyer, so I called the company. A live operator answered and said that she would put me through to "the engineer": because nobody ever needs to call, they had ONE tech support guy who was willing to spend all afternoon chatting. On another occasion when I called around lunch time, he answered the phone on the first ring himself.As I type this, the AlphaShield is sitting on a shelf, blinking at me as usual. It works equally well with my desktop and laptop and has more than earned back the $99 I paid. I hope that it continues to outlive my computers and never lets me down.
You do have to take your time, and you do need a very good, close up light, but the swipe size and the cleaning chemical works perfectly. $80 for a camera dealer to clean the sensor once, or buy this kit and do it whenever you want for so much less. Works great!
We purchased our Vizio 32" HD LCD TV with the extended 5 year warranty from Sears in August 2007. The TV works great and we've had NO complaints. The color and resolution is as good as the higher priced competition. The remote control is easy to navigate and use. It is our bedroom TV and gets used 7 days a week. For the price you cannot beat this product. The extended 5 year warranty gave us peace of mind and was very affordable. I'd recommend Vizio products based on this purchase and I'd consider their larger LCD HD TV's as well.
This radio is tops. It provides the convenience of use as a walkie or use as a mobile unit.
I have an Epson P-2000 photo viewer which does not accept Memory Stick Pro media even with the third party CF converter. In order to download photo files into the P-2000 directly, I need to use the CompactFlash instead of using the MemoryStick with my Sony DSC-R1 . The writing speed of using Kingston 100X 1G appears to be faster than using SanDisk Ultra II 2G CF (to flash the internal memory) but still much slower than using any memory stick Pros I have. Followings are the timing I recorded.For Raw/Fine mode, from shutter released to memory flushed, approx:SanDisk MS Pro 2G: 6.9 secSanDisk MS Pro 2G Ultra II: 5.6 secSony MS Pro 2G: 5.6 secSony MS Pro High Speed 512M: 6.4 sec (slower than normal Sony MS Pro, strangely)SanDisk CF 2G Ultra II: 10.3 secKingston 100X CF 1G: 8.2 sec(for fun only)original Sony MS 32M: 30.4 secAll of the above Medias were purchased from authorized dealers (B&H;, J&R;,[....]I would give it 5 stars if it matches the MS Pro's performance.
You real can't "hinge naturally" with this device. The hinge or the power angle should happen from the momentum of the backswing and pulling of the arms by your lower body movement on the downswing (compressed). Check out some videos of Sergio Garcia on YouTube to get the best understanding.All it maybe really good for is check your positions at very slow pace or pausing.If you need it for that do what I did and find a knock off version on eBay for about $3. This one by Swingyde is way over price. Otherwise I say do without it!
I purchased two of these DVD players for my kids christmas present. On Christmas morning my daughter watched a movie with hers, she then disconnected the AC adapter from the player but did not remove the adapter from the wall plug in. The adapter blew up. I have a big black mark up my wall and my carpet burned from a piece that blew out of the adapter. Thankfully I was in the next room.
I use these disks with my Mac G4 Quicksilver and a self-installed, internal Pioneer DVR-108 burner. I have used Toast 7 and 8. Fortunately the combination is practically flawless, for these dual-sided disks are much more expensive than single-sided DVDs. I reserve them for very large files or long movies. They play on every DVD-player I own.My only reservation is that the upper surface has a design which makes marking with a pen a bit awkward. I would have preferred a pattern of simple lines on which to write. The pattern is probably intended to make sure that the user puts the disk in right-side-up.Note that double-sided disks generally do not write as quickly as do single-sided disks. It's just another consideration.Also note that double-sided disks do not quite give twice the capacity of a single-sided disk. You really pay for that added capacity of the DVD DL.
Creative comes through again with this beautifuly sounding card! Get it, you won't regret it.
I picked this model so I can also play DVDs purchased in Europe. It works really well, the audio and video are very good. The battery life is sufficient to watch even a long movie.
This is a well made product, but the software is a bit clumsy and does not integrate well. The first set of drivers caused it too crash Microsoft Word. The second drivers worked okay. The software was clumsy. When writing on a document, you could only write on what appeared on your computer screen. You had to then save the writing to the document before you could move down the page. It made it too slow to quickly move through a document in a meeting or other situation. The PDF document writing did not work well at all. After you marked on the screen, you had to save the writing as in Word, but when it saved, it ended up in a different place on the document. It was a significant shift.If you just want to take notes and transfer them to the computer, I would recommend it. But if you want to do on the fly mark up during a meeting or other situation, I think a full tablet PC might be a better choice. That is where I am not looking.
This really makes having my laptop on my lap comfortable. It keeps me from being hot, and probably allows the computer to cool also.
This is my second Canon camera (my first the LCD cracked due to getting stepped on) I had many friends tell me how good Canon is but for some reason I noticed the older the camera gets the crappier the pictures get! It's pretty much impossible to get a clear crisp picture with this camera now that I've had it for over a year! Even if my 1 year old holds still for a picture 90% of the time it comes out looking fuzzy or blurred. When I first got it I was able to get decent pictures but now it's not even worth my time to snap a pic because it will come out crappy and you can't tell from the LCD screen that it looks terrible. It does have some fun features on the camera like being able to select out a color while taking a picture but who needs that feature if you can't get a clear picture!
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.
This product was very disappointing. The noise cancellation is barely noticable, if at all. In a side-by-side comparison with my full-size Bose headset, this was a non-performer. I wanted a smaller set for travel but I absolutely would not use this again.
I love this all-in-one; it prints great photos and does a good job at scanning and faxing. I especially like having a paper tray like a real office machine. Two things lost it a star. 1) The printer "door" that all the output goes through sometimes sticks. (If you leave the door open all the time, this won't be a problem for you. I have to close it for it to fit in a pull-out tray.) 2) There is a "clamp" that secures the printer cartridges. If you forget to close it back down before you close the printer cavity, you can break off the handle of the clamp.Okay, I can hear you saying, "oh come on, who would do that?" Imagine you are changing a cartridge. You open the printer, open the clamp, put in the new cartridge. Phone rings. You close the printer, hmmm it's taking some more force than usual... OOPS, you just broke the clamp handle. What a shame! You forgot to close the clamp handle first. You can't tell me Canon couldn't design the chassis so that closing the printer would also simply close the clamp handle if some bozo like me left it up.The main reason this doesn't hurt the printer much in the review is that the thing still works! I can put in new cartridges with the clamp still locked down. So, why have a cartridge clamp at all? Good question.
Excellent business experience. Product was exactly as described and shipped immediately. I am very satisfied and will do business again
i bought a hp pavilion dv9030 and i think this laptop is awesome is the best ship that i do in all my life
Not much to say about these but they work ok but I rather get opticals from Monoprice since it looks abit more premium and cheaper.On fitment, not entirely the best as its not very tight with my ps3 and amp but that I guess thats pretty usual for cables (or optical ports is to be blame) ;)
This is a great buy..... You can't beat the pricing on this one..... Don't listen to the other reviews...... Mine has never froze up like one of the reviews was saying... Must have been a factory defect... Which the 3 year factory warranty would have covered it anyway... If they would have just called them and sent it back I'm sure they would have replaced it.... I'm not sure if the other person who gave a review even knows how to correctly work theirs.... They said there wasn't many POI's and there is over 1 million POI's "points of interest" Like wineries and tourist hot spots..... Plus they update them regularly via satellite.... So ignore the bad reviews....... You will be pleased with this item.... The icons are so cool......
I can't believe that the world hasn't caught on to this device yet. It blows the iPod away on all fronts:- The best user interfact imaginable. Simple, quick, intuitive.- Battery lasts forever- Screen is awesome- The overall feel of the thing- it's hard to describe how good it is.- FM radio- It opens in windows using a simple Exlporer window- what could be easier?This may sound like a paid ad- (I don't even like Creative Labs that much). But the product is truly worthy of all this and more. Finally someone beat Apple at its iPod game, with an open-arcitechture product, but no ones knows about it yet.
I scanned reviews for Western Digital as well as La Cie. I also checked the WD and LC websites for product details. Past users were fairly critical of La Cie drives reporting numerous problems & failures. I have an old La Cie and it has worked well enough but is noisy. I wanted a very large capacity hi-speed and quiet external drive for my new iMac. I ordered and took delivery very quickly. Installation and partition using OSX Disk Utility was easy. The drive is very quiet and with FireWire 800 is very fast! Its vertical orientation and included FW cable are pluses. I use CarbonCopyCloner v2.3 and the cloning of my current 60GB is very quick. Overall I am very pleased with and highly recommend the WD MyBook pro 500GB external drive.
This surge protector was a "throw in" from the dealer where I recently bought my HDTV. Would I have actually bought it otherwise? Probably not.Sure, it's specs are impressive and it seems to be built well. I also like the fact that the outlets are spaced widely enough to plug in a wallwort power source or two.The "problem" with stuff like this is that, unless you have some way to test it, there's no way to tell if it's providing a cleaner throughput than just plugging your gear into a wall outlet.Now I certainly don't recommend not using a surge protector on expensive electronics. I have them on my main HT system, my bedroom HDTV and DVD player and my computer gear. It's certainly cheap insurance.Monster has been around for years and I've used some of their cables. I've often asked myself whether or not their extra cost is worth it. All I can answer is that Monster products provide me with a sense of security (falsely or otherwise) so I guess the peace of mind makes the $50 item worth more than the $10 item.
This is a great tool for our disabled child. easy to use and XP recognisd it straight away. Instant use! Delivery was easy, arrived in 6 days from ordering.
To be clear, I'm not a professional in astrophotography, and I'm too far of that, however I really want to try taking some nice moon pics so I decided to buy this.I've attached my Olympus E620 to my Celestrom90SLT using this adapter and was able to capture some really nice moon pics, also some pics from stars, this small adapter makes the work, but it's important to note, that to get good results you need a very solid mount for your telescope, because it's hard if you are not able to keep camera in place and with no vibration, remember that using a long exposure and higher zoom, stability is the key.
Had this camera for 3 months now and absolutely love it. Been taking it out to clubs and raves (night shots, lots of laser lights, etc) and the quality has been amazing. I have had 3 people, whom after using mine, have bought the same model. There are two drawbacks: the battery life is a little short if you use the display. But why use it? With smartmedia cards, you can afford to take as many bad pictures as you want. Also, another drawback is that if you're taking pictures where there is a lot of dust or fog and the flash is used, you'll see the particles being illuminated in the picture. This'll look like someone is blowing &quot;soap bubbles&quot;. But it's no biggie since I usually avoid taking pictures in this kind of environment anyway. I do recommend you pick up the 32mb smartmedia card (I've taken about 60 pictures in one night on highest setting with room to spare) AND a usb smartmedia card reader for your camera, though.
I bought this camera formy wife for her birthday because she complained about the difficulty using my Cannon S2IS (great camera also but thats for another review) This camera is so simple to use and so easy to cary around I found I was using this camera instead of my own camera. I found the battery life is very good although from past experience i would recomend a spare battery. you never know when the battery is going to run out. The veiw screen is nice and large and easy to see even in high light conditions and the photos are increadable.The image stabilization works great.The photo quality if fantastic. We take an average of 100 photos a month and love this camera. Thats just my opinon my wifes opinion is she loves it too.
Received as promised in original wrap. First cartridge has been loaded and works properly - what you'd expect from an original ink cartridge.
A great headphone and for once I don't feel that I have overpaid for a product that I was unable to evaluate before purchase. It has been worth every yen and then some. The only small problem is that my ears are a bit large for the cushioned phones, but that is no big thing, as I can always have plastic surgery. Ross W.Kingsley, Oriental, NC.
Basic slave. Not the most robust build, but adequate and very affordable.Wouldn't use this with a very heavy unit, but fine for small strobes.
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.
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.
I had read all the reviews before placing my order for this RCA Surround Sound system. Despite the few negative remarks that are there, the attractive price and product image compelled me to give it a try. I am pleased to say that I have now set up the unit in my home and the performance certainly exceeds my expectations. My opinion is as follows:As I had suspected, it does get a bit complicated to properly connect multiple components that have different capacities requiring different types of cables [optical vs. component video; DTS, digital coaxial, versus analog audio, etc.]to this- and frankly any other- Surround system, so the negative reviewers may have just had bad setups. You can't always easily tell because this RCA will work, to some extent, even if it is not properly set up and the user manual is rather vague on some complex issues.Additionally, there are two minor drawbacks:1. The receiver does not have any Component Video jacks so I had to get S Video cables; unless you own very expensive HDTv or Plasma, etc, from which you would want top performance, S-Video technology works just fine and still offers a much better picture than the standard coaxial cables.2. There is only one headset jack and it is located in the front of the receiver. Since I use a wireless noise cancelling headset all the time, I had to get an adapter to make the Audio L & R fit into the one micro jack. For people who need to connect more than one headset, they had adaptors [splitters] for that as well. Although the adaptor only cost about $4 at Radio Shack, I would have preferred to see more than one headset jack, and at least one on the rear of the unit as wireless headsets have their own wireless receivers that must be connected and I don't find front panel jacks particluarly attractive/decorative on anything.The only other issue was that the video cable that was supposed to be included in the box was missing (and I hate repackaging and returning this kind of item because it would be a big hassle). To my pleaseant surprise, Amazon immediately resolved the problem(that's the great service we shop here for)and I just went and bought a cable at Sears.Overall, considering the $145 price that includes speakers and cables, the functional features, and the quality sound of this unit- compared to other units that are two or three times as costly and up- I give this product 4 stars. One star was deducted for the inadequacies of the user manual and the missing cable.In closing, the missing features described above may actually be blessings for those who live in apartments or who have peripheral equipment/components that are more than a few months old, because, unless you live in a football field, you most likely do not need a 1000 watt system, and if your TV and DVD player do not come with optical video, etc., having those features on your surround receiver will most likely only make everything malfunction or fail to function altogether.
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..!!!
There is an awful buzz that is present from the moment you turn them on. I threw my pair out ten minutes after plugging them in. A colossal waste of money. I would rather have bought lunch for myself than waste money on these pieces of crap.
I got the unit yesterday, hooked it up yesterday evening, and was online with both wired (PC) and wireless (iBook) machines. Things seemed great, but this morning the hub was unreachable although the status lights were still lit. There's a firmware upgrade I'll try this weekend, and if that fixes things, I'll let y'all know.
Easy to install. I replaced a 24 port 3Com product which had a chattering port. This item installed easy and works great. The only thing I would change is the power cord. You need right angle cord to mount the swith in some mount brackets
I've been looking for this DVD rack for years . They are the best wall mountable storage racks Ive ever used and wont and dont want tto use anything else. I own 10 of them but my collection requires about 40 to 60 more. I hope they continue to supply them. I really would like to see this rack in a Blue Ray version. Still having trouble finding out where to purchase this rack from. If anyone knows where to buy these please post a link. Bryan
Fantastic sound, good hifi fidelity of a much higher priced set. You can tell by the packaging where the money went to create this set... packaging looks cheap and sun dulled & the set itself is very plain but the sound is extremely good.Cheers Grado for focusing on quality vs looks!
There have been so many reviews posted here, and so much has been covered, that I thought it would be a service to summarize what's been said so far in the way of praise and constructive suggestions. (I've omitted complaints since most seem like "outliers," or due to unrepresentative "lemons" from the production line that can be returned and exchanged.)Canon Powershot Advantages:Superior image stabilization;Wider angle lens to get lots of people into a shot without backing out of the room;Minimal shutter lag-time;Superior design / ergonomics (one Amazon reviewer said this reflected Canon's "maturity" in the market compared to upstarts);Ability to accept high-speed high-GB (up to 32) SDHC cards (I just installed mine);Ability to take long, good-quality movies (related to the above);Preprogrammed Special Screen modes that automatically adjust settings to take good shots of common picture-taking situations, such as portraits, pictures in snow or at the beach, night-time pix, horizontally moving subjects (sports), etc.;Face-detect automatically focuses on faces (up to 9);Low power consumption means many more shots between charges;Optical zoom (as well as digital zoom);Digital close-up ("macro") feature can get right up to a subject;Speedy "continuous" shooting to capture the perfect shot;Advanced "pro" features: exposure lock, flash lock, focus-check mode, and focus assist light;Automatic image rotation in playback mode;Grid-line LCD-display-assist for help in composing shots;Up to ISO 1600 possible;Sound recording (on movies and as audio notes on snapshots);Iris automatically closes to protect lens--no cap needed;Many snazzy special features, like Color Accent and Color Swap;Other Notable Features:Compact--the size of an inch-thick credit card;Good LCD: biggish (2.5"), sharp, and bright;Good picture quality (esp. in low-light indoors without flash, because Image stabilization permits slower shutter speeds);Optical viewfinder;Optional 2-second shutter delay, to avoid shake from shutter-pressing;Some red-eye suppression;Fast battery recharge (2 hours max);Above-average manuals;Underwater case available;Improvements Wanted:Stand-alone sound recording;Better microphone (less noisy);Battery-charge indicator;Battery recharge through the USB cord;MPEG4 video compression;Bluetooth file transfer;A grippiery, knobbier, scratch-resistant finish;Date stamp in all modes;Compartments in the case for a battery & memory card;Computer editing software isn't what it should be;ROM-based on-screen extensive help system, to avoid need to carry paper manual;(My suggestions follow:)Paper manuals should be larger, to make their screen printouts and icons readable. (Providing the ROM-based help system suggested above would allow the manuals to be larger, because they'd be stay-at-home items.);Supplemental tutorial book written in a non-"manual" style;DVD tutorial;
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.
This has been my primary lens for all of my aviation photography and has never let me down! I have photographs that I've taken as slow as 1/40 at the 500mm end without the use of any tripod/monopod with fantastic results! The lens obviously comes in at 8 pounds and in my opinion really helps with panning. The real reason for purshasing this lens is its incredible zoom range. At airshows I keep it in the 300-500mm end of the lens most of the time but there have been many times I had to quickly zoom to the 50mm end to frame that "perfect" shot to include an aircraft taxiing right in front of me along with the other aircraft still in the air. I also shoot at a local airport for my clients and not having to quickly change lenses/bodies continually makes this lens well worth its weight in gold!the only issue I've had with this lens is when I'm shooting in windy conditions. That long lens acts like a sail and can really be a problem when shooting a slow/stationary object.Nearly every photograph on my website, fight2flyphoto.com, was taken with this incredible lens.
Since my AV Receiver is literally 8000 miles from my other equipment, this cable was a godsend. It appears that the cable is only a few feet long, but when you connect one end to the receiver (make sure its the correct end!), it creates a wormhole that you can hand the other end through so your companion on the other side of the planet can plug it into the switchgear you have. I know they state than you can actually step only half way through the wormhole to plug it in yourself, but I was skeptical and was willing to only risk a hand, not half of my body.MAKE SURE YOU BUY A AKDL1 COMPATIBLE SWITCH! When I tried this the first time, I just tried to go cheap and just plug it into a cheapo linksys on the other side, and I ended up poking some poor Japanese guy in the eye instead (NOWHERE NEAR MY SWITCH I MIGHT ADD!), and he said it caused a permanent injury. The saddest thing is that apparently this wasn't the first time this had happened to him! Sorry Mr. Fujimoto!
This is a great buy. The cooker is really great and it being Stainles steel is wonderful. I would recommend it to everyone that uses a pressure cooker.
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.
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.
1. the cordage for one earbud is twice as long as the other, which means i have a horrible bundle of cords between my face and my chest. honestly, is this something that is normal with the product or is mine jacked up? i'd be willing to put up with this if it sounded good. but2. it cackles whenever i touch the input. new earbuds with a new ipod should not do this. the left stereo channel pops out and in whenever the chord is touched, great for working out or running, yeah right.3. the sound quality. it isn't very good! honestly i prefer the sound of the ipod earbuds. while it does cancel some white noise, it doesnt enhance the actual audio by any means.4. literally, i'm throwing these out, as they are worthless - aesthetically, sonically, and practicality.
My new Ipod is great! I loved it! and probably I will keep shopping in amazon.com ;)
I am sorry to report that once again is worth paying for the original product other than getting an ink that leaks all over our printer and desk, hands, that is when it does not stop printing, both happened with on this product. I am taking as a lesson. This is the firs time in over 11 years that I purchased "non original" ink, and won't do it again.
I would highly recommend the 75-822 for a Jeep owner. I recently took mine on a Jeep Jamboree and it worked perfectly. It is very small and light. It can be used as a handheld unit but can quickly be connected to your vehicle CB antenna for better reception and work off the vehicle battery. It is similar to the Cobra 75 WX ST but has the advantage that you can take it with you as a handheld when on foot hiking. Reception and transmission was excellent. In a Jeep with a soft top it is nice because you can quickly disconnect it and lock in the glove compartment.
This is all I needed for the way I use SW radio. I listen with a pillow speaker after going to bed. When I fall asleep the auto off takes over. I never use the speaker and rarely the MP3.I have owned portables at three times the cost but this radio is just great as far as SW goes today and certainly for the way I use it.With the growing WI FI radio market I have noticed many if not most of the SW stations are gone. But when one listens to radio on the computer it is easy to see why this very old technology is really pretty much relegated to purists, CW operators and third world countries where computer ownership penetration of the market is not high.I was out of SW for about 5 years before purchasing this radio and it is great but if I had it to do all over WI FI hands down. If you have a desire for an excellent little SW radio, you cannot beat this one.It has more features than most will ever use. It can be operated simply in the dark with a bit of study at the out set. The dial face is hard to read for geezers like me that need glasses, since the letters and dial are quite small.All things considered, for this price point there is no better to my limited knowledge.
This is a great printer for Windws 2000 and up. Does not have support for Win 98 SE or earlier. Print quality is excellent. Good buy.
I find it hard to believe that this is a genuine Garmin part. I have an original Garmin suction cup mount with the clip-on bracket and that one works very well. The finish on the one shipped by Amazon.com is so poor that it is very hard to connect the bracket to the mount. The finish on the inside of the hole in the bracket that slips over the ball on the mount is terrible. Either Garmin quality has dropped considerably, or Amazon.com has mislabeled a low quality third-party substitute as a genuine Garmin product.
The items arrived as described and work great. Short cables are very hard to find at local stores so this was a great find.
I needed an alarm for guns at a gun show, and this fit the bill. It's apparently the only one made, so take it or leave it. Fortunately it works well. I like that it has dual alarm types (turns on when wires uplugged, off when they're plugged back in OR on when the wires unplug and STAYS on until key deactivation). I think it's a tad overpriced for what you get, but Amazon was cheapest and when you need it, you need it!
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 been looking for an MP3 player for some time but didn't want to spend $300 for one with a large internal hard drive. Worse than that are those with only 64 megs of storage, that's barely an album. This is the perfect solution. You can fit several hundred songs on 1 cd and have hours and hours of music for a reasonable price.I just got this player for Christmas and I've used and abused it since. I can say several things about it: it never skips and the batteries last a long time. Let me give you an example: yesterday I wore the Expanium while snowboarding. I crashed a couple of times but the thing never skipped, not once. I also used the batteries all day (over 5 hours) and then played it in the car all the way home (another 2 hours). Today the batteries are still going strong.I do have a couple of minor complaints though: 1) the &quot;resume&quot; feature (where you can listen to a track in exactly the spot you left off) is quirky. You have to make sure it is on and even then it doesn't seem to work if you turn the player off for a while. This is a big problem if you are listening to a huge file that is a single track long (like an audio book or album wrapped CD). Also the car adapter piece is kind of flimsy. The cap containing the fuse came unscrewed after the first use and I lost the fuse, rendering it inoperable. I got a new fuse at an auto parts store and taped up the adapter so it works fine now.A minor complaint to some is that there is no titling on the player's display. I don't find this a problem as I can usually tell which song is playing within the first couple seconds. The key is to organize your cd clearly when you burn it on your computer and you won't have any problems finding your songs.A feature that is really cool is that you can shuffle specific folders of music or the entire disc. Imagine loading in 250 of your favorite songs and hitting &quot;shuffle,&quot; you'd have great music all day long. The &quot;hold&quot; feature is cool too. Slide the switch to this and the Expanium can be jostled everywhich way but the music will keep on playing, no accidental button pushing.If you want a way to play your mp3 files this is it. It's reasonably priced, you can play it in your car or hook it up to your home stereo and it's convenient. Above all it works, no skips, no compromises.
Initially I gave this a poorer review, but my cassettes may just be in terrible condition. Some tapes did well while others didn't. I don't know if it is the adapter or the VCR. In any case, it was cheap and it works ok.
I love this bag for its storage, lightness and look. The straps sit well on my shoulder and it is very comfortable to carry. I have been using it for LESS THAN a month (got it for Christmas) and today when I went to pick it up - the metal buckle that holds the handle to the bag snapped. I don't carry anything but a laptop and my ipad in it so I know i did not over load the bag. Seriously disappointed.
Well my M170 lasted about six years. It was tossed around the vehicle and generally being used in a rough manner before the wire near the 2.5mm plug finally gave way. Man this unit was a trooper. I used it in my car with the effective although somewhat "dorky" looking metal headband. The unit always sounded good both sending and receiving. I went out and bought several earpieces after my 170 died including the highly touted Etymotic ER22. None of the headphones worked as well as the 170 did. The 170 worked very well in my noisy vehicle and my truck driver friend said he could always hear me well on this unit. After many dollars later and much frustration trying newer designed headsets, I decided to go back with the 170... but wait! Now Plantronics has a M175C which looks to be the same unit but adds a volume control and a mute button. I bought it and will write up a review of the unit later after I have used it a bit. Back to the 170 though... The 170 also comes with an ear hook which looks more stylish than the metal headband. I used the metal headband and it's padded leather earpiece when I used the headset It is very comfortable to wear for those really long conversations. I'm talking about hour plus conversations and beyond.I highly recommend this unit and give it five out of five stars.
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.
A couple of differences between this product and the original Dell product:1. 3 prong instead of original 2 prong connector to the wall plug2. Shorter than original cord and makes it cumbersome to use.I do not recommend this as a replacement A/C adapter for original Dell product.
We are using this cable to connect our 60&#34; Panasonic to our Dell Laptops. Beautiful picture, Great prices and extra speedy shipping.Going to buy another one today.
My first order immediately developed a right channel problem. As soon as I reported this to Amazon a replacement was on the way and 3 days later I had a perfect set. The old one was returned without a problem (UPS did its thing). The musical quality of these speakers is unmatched in my experience - I use them to listen to my XM satellite radio. Perfect! (I listen to Classical and choral music XM 110 and 112.) The deep and powerful base woofer lends realism not to be found in smaller speakers. They are especially impressive for vocal and piano passages - notoriously difficult to "get right" on small speaker systems. I have recommended them to everyone I know.
This unit is not worth the money. Unfortunately I gave this unit as a gift to my mom, helping her set this item up was a nightmare, the unit itself is gorgous, and the keys are beatifully back-lit, however the software included is a bit confusing, does not find addresses too well, and to top it off the unit is extremely extremely slow. the processor can not keep up with input selections as well as recalculations of routes, warm up time is deplorable and as other reviewers have noted, can take up to 2-3 minutes to find your position. I have used a Garmin c320 and this unit while more expensive, is far superior to this unit.All in all, even though the price of this unit is very very tempting, save your money and purchase something else. this unit is obsolete and can not handle normal day to day operations.
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.
Easy to install and work great outside. Hooked up to the in-house splitter and could not ask for anything more.
Very versatile for both video and still photos. The learning curve is medium to high. Good support form Canon. Compactness is what I was looking for.
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.
This printer works fine for my limited needs, and is an amazing value for the price. I do a great deal of printing, and 99% is printed on my HP 2420 Black and White Laser printer.I do have need for scanning and occasional color printing, however, and this Canon has worked great so far. I really couldn't believe the price.I needed a long USB cable, and it cost more than 50% of what the Pixma cost.It is a little slow, and if my needs were greater for color printing or scanning, I might have purchased a little faster model, but this one is really a good value, easy to put together, with an easy to understand operating instructions.
I would say this is one of top few digital cameras as non-DSLR group.Photo is great as non-professional user and a lot of features.Image Stabilization works nicely and many photoshop-like features in camera.Especially, I like the feature of recording movie with optical zoom.Yes, you can record movies like camcorder. You don't need seperate camcorder for your vacation.2Gbyte SD card can record upto 1hour with full resolutions.One thing I want to mention is the quality of LCD is not that great. It looks little blurry to me.It is the best choice at moderate price.
Not much to say here. With a 68 Watt (max) amp, 8" subwoofer, and nice big cabinet, this little 2.1 system is worth more than $40! Lots of bass! Maybe a little boomy, but for the price, it's a steal! Get one!
It is supposed to work on Macs running OS X but the software crashes when you click the popup box that tells you to make sure it is plugged in. Called customer service and they told me to restart my computer and reinstall the software, then restart it again. Still didn't work. Tried it on two other Macs running slightly different versions of OS X still didn't work. This was purchased at a Big Lots store so that should have been a clue that Coby is dumping their defective product.
item is as described, it's quality made, so far it's holding fine and looks like it will last for some time.
I've bought this printer brand new from Office Max and used it for 6 months. I've printed less than 50 pages during this 6 months. When I moved, I didn't used the printer for 6 months. When I used it again, the drum is damaged. I get 3 horizontal ink lines a a page when I print. I cleaned it up 3 times but it didn't help. I can see a line on the drum roll that I cannot clean it with tissue paper. The drum itself is damaged when I don't use the printer. Brother only warranty the drum and catrige for 3 months so I have to pay for new ones. It costs $$$ for the drum and $$$ for the ink catrige. Well, but if you buy a new printer, it'll cost you only $$$.I had a HP 4L laser printer before buying this Brother printer. I had this HP for 6 years and it's still working.So, Brother has problem with their printer drums and you should consider this when buying one. I'd better spend $$$ on a HP laser printer.
Works good, looks good, great labeling. Havent had a power surge but I feel safer with my electronics plugged into it.
This speakers are alright if you don't want to turn up the music. If I have a song I bought on iTunes, turn iTunes up all the way, and turn the speakers just below half way up or higher, the music ducks in and out around the bassline (which isn't very deep). Furthermore, some songs just don't sound right. For example, the song "The Allspark" by Vandalyzm sounds great in my Bose earbuds, but when it's played through these speakers, the audio becomes very faint. Other songs just lose bass entirely. I should note I listen to all sorts of music including electronic, alternative, folk, rock, and hip hop. If you just listen to soft-alternative and folk, these will probably do fine - at moderate to low volumes, but otherwise I'd go with something else (my Harmon Kardon sub was excellent). Obviously these aren't speakers made to get a party going, but when I'm cleaning the house and wanna turn on some tunes, I don't want to hear music fading in and out and audio ducking behind weak bass. It's almost as if these speakers were designed to work with a sub. Think of them as your computer speakers with a little bit of bass. Amazingly bad from Bose.
This card works fine. I would venture to say that almost all of the one-star ratings out there have working cards. When using this, or any other USB 2.0 cardbus you have to pay attention to the current draw of the devices you are plugging into it. High power devices require the use of the auxilliary power cable (the little circle plug in between the USB ports) to work properly. If you connect a high power device to this card and don't have the aux power cable attached, you will see erradic behavior ranging from 'Windows can't detect the device' to 'Windows lists the device in My Computer but gives error messages when attempting to transfer files or complete normal operations.' Results can even be intermittent if the current draw is close to the cardbus's current output threshhold. In any case you are not getting the expected performance, like the subject line says, read the f'ing manual.
I haven't seen it mentioned here, only implied, that this unit goes perfectly with AppleTV. It is the identical foot print, very similar appearance and generally is a nice fit. I agree that this could cause cooling problems with the AppleTV, so put this on the BOTTOM, UNDER the AppleTV. In all respects, the thing works great. If you are thinking about an AppleTV, do it. The thing is slick! This takes care of a single HDMI input on some (my) TVs.
Great product and delivery was very quick. The laptop case was exactly as described and my new Dell laptop fit perfectly for my trip from San Diego back home to NJ. Great price for the case - room enough for the mouse, power cables and papers. Dealing with Amazon has always been a wonderful experience. Highly recommend Amazon in general and this product in particular.
This has been a very bad experience. No camera and no word. I bought another camera through amazon from another seller and unable to cancel this order. Thank you amazon for allowing cancel after 30 days............ROD Bigelow
I put it in my camera and didnt work, i had to buy a new one at k-mart, it was a 2 gig and it worked. So the problem wasnt my camera.
These cables are better than described. Fit perfectly and work perfectly. They even look like they are gold plated. What a great deal on some terrific cables!
I have to say that the sound quality is very good for an FM transmitter, the range is good and strong and it is a great underrated feature for the transmitter to charge your ipod while you are listening to music (especially if you are going on long trips). Another nice feature is that unlike the Griffin or Belkin models, this unit plugs into the bottom of your ipod by a cord rather than a bulky cradle or dock. To me, this allows MUCH needed freedom to go through your playlist while you are driving. One thing to note is that to read the backlit LCD display, you have to be looking at it pretty straight on because if it is at an angle, it can be difficult to read. It isn't a big deal, but if your car outlet is on the bottom of your dash and not angled up, be prepared to tilt your head down to be able to read the display.
I bought this camera 1 year and 10 months ago. Used only occasionally, never took it out in the rain or snow. The CCD just died the day after Christmas ... All the pictures I take come out completely black. Everything else seems to work (the lense, flash, LCD...)After a bit of googling it appears that many people are experiencing the same problem...
Does what it's supposed to and very easy to set-up, but falls apart constantly. It would be hard to imagine a worse design.
Even a ridiculously simple installation gives great reception. Installed the antenna on a vent pipe just a couple inches above the flat roof. Oriented the antenna direction based information found online. Located 12 miles from the transmitters. Even though the evaporative cooler partially blocks the line of sight to the transmitters, all the full power stations in the area come in at 100% signal strength on the converter. Even the low power stations (0.2kW versus 200kW) come in at 80%. Crystal clear picture; even better than cable. Now I understand all the DTV hype.
unlike the other reviewer, I was able to take this out of the box and have it working within about 10 minutes.The trick is:* Connect to a DHCP-enabled network (your Router will take care of this for you)* Don't waste time installing any software from the CD - try and connect to the web server built into the unit (it even tells you the correct IP address to connect to)* Remember that the password they supply is CASE-sensitiveI do agree with the previous reviewer that the password scheme is way too complicated, but it can be overcome.
and said that they would refund my money they are real people have a nice day. know they want me torate it how do i rate an item when i did not get it well i put a 5 stare in it cause i had to go to a radio center near me to get one and it only cost me $14.00 and they hocked it up to my radio wires
I love my Polaroid Mio instant camera. My grandma gave it to me for my birthday and it rocks! I love it so much because of it's compact size and wallet sized pics! Buy this product!:)
Well designed product which made replacing my double DIN stocj radio with a single DIN Pioneer head unit a snap. Looks great! The first person that saw my new head unit said, "Wow! It looks like it was made to fit there!"
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.
Ordered the product, no calls from Amazon, just cancelled it on their own.. Never got it never will, thanks to Amazon. Thanks !
Pros: Inexpensive method to display computer content on television. After a few minutes of adjusting my A/V receiver settings, the picture filled the screen. Add a 3.5mm headphone to stereo output cable and you have audio/video capability. Keep in mind, for this setup to work your TV or A/V receiver has to be able to accept the 15 pin attachment. You may also have to adjust your computer display properties to output to the TV or to enhance the appearance based on the difference in resolution between your computer monitor and TV. On a side note, you won't need this setup if your computer and A/V receiver (or TV if you don't use a receiver setup) is HDMI capable.Cons: None.Overall Assessment: I would buy it again.
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.
As a first timer to using an MP3 player and any accessories, this was easy to set up and use in the car. Note: Volume may need to be adjusted on both the Sansa MP3 player and the car to hear it well. Since I did not go the Ipod route it took a while to research a good universal transmitter, but I am very happy with it.
The DVD burner was delivered ahead of promise date; It was very easy to install; It works perfectly. Now I can save those huge video files from my new camcorder....
I ordered 3 Panasonic phone replacement batteries and they arrived in a timely manner and are working just as they should
I bought this to use with a Canon HFS10 camcorder. It's very comfortable with a wide neoprene strap. I think I'll buy one for all of my cameras.
I owned the 717 model (5.1 mp) and thought it was pretty good. I have used many types of cameras over the years doing weddings, portraiture, etc. My favorite portrait camera was the Bronica ETRS which is a big, heavy medium-format film camera. A few weeks ago I did a photo shoot for a bride using both cameras to compare results. As I suspected the Sony produced quality just as good up to the 8x10 size. I didn't try anything larger at the time, but I am told the 717 will produce a good 16x20 print.I saw the 828 advertised and decided to read up on it. I liked what I read and since the 717 did so well I decided to move up a notch and get the 828. It was love at first click. Now I can make even larger prints if I need them, but with 8 mp I get beautifully detailed prints with magnificent color and depth. It also uses the same battery and storage media. Having done semi-professional work in the past, I highly recommend it for the money. The "point and shoot" aspects of the technology make it easy to operate for the beginner and, if you want fancy, it has the horsepower to get you there, too.
Secondary market battery, works fine. I considered junking this old Sony phone because I couldn't find a replacement battery in the stores. Luckily I found the replacement on Amazon.
I bought my first boom box in the 1970's, and it was a plastic marvel of dials, knobs and equalizer sliders, and tinny sound to match. I checked this Harman Kardon "boom box" out. It is sturdy, made of quality materials and has a great remote that could be control the unit from any room in the house. The sound is outstanding. Everything you have read here from the other reviewers about the incredible quality of the sound is true. Placement of the iPod is a little inconvenient, but the sound from this unit more than makes up for it. I have retired my old (more expensive) sound system with its multiple speakers.This thing also has a minimalist look that appeals to my sensibilities: three buttons--on/off + & -. It finesses the sound on its own perfectly every time. It is worth the extra $100, if you are considering one of the systems. I used it for a party at my house, controlling the music remotely from my computer, using an Apple Airport Express. It was a knockout. "You mean that great sound is coming from that little thing?" Yep. And where are the CD's or the iPod?
Cisco VIC card for the Nigeria network. So far so good. We'll see how it performs once out in the field.
Requires part number FA119A#AC3 (the Ipaq cover pack) to work. This part is included with the 3800 and 3900, but not with the 3600 and 3700 series Ipaqs. Adds bulk, but that's exactly the point - the padding is what absorbs the shock of a fall or of jostling in a briefcase. Don't expect to stick an Ipaq enclosed by this case in a shirt pocket, though.
hi i realy like the clarity of these binoculars you cant beat these for the price i use these for every thing and you can get quality optics at a good price im thinking about buying a second set also. very happy with my NIKON. THANKS AMAZON GREAT PRICE.
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 my second unit. I am still using the first unit that is more than two years old now and still working fine. I am almost deaf and use it to watch TV. This second unit will be connected to the sound system at our church. I am not particularly happy about having to wear such large ear muffs in church, but they work so well that I will gladly sacrifice my vanity for the sake of being able to hear and participate. The price is right, the service was prompt and the unit works like a charm. What more could I ask?
Shipment arrived on time, however, product was partially exposed due to damage of packaging.
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!
The wireless feature is excellent. It is very nice I don;'t have any problems with this.
Highest quality and great price-point, these network cables (in various lengths) exceeded my expectations! Love the fact that you can choose your colors (I chose BLACK for CAT6) and their snagless design is several grades above what I've come to expect when I see the word "Snagless". There is a piece of rubberized plastic that bends over the spring clip release, so when you're tugging a cable out of a rat's nest of tangled cables, these will come out straight-away and without getting jammed or hung up. Gold! Signal quality appears pristine, network is running blazing fast no issues - glad I opted for these cables. Quality is superb.
I mounted these speakers on my back patio, and hooked them up to a Pyle 2x120 watt amplifier attached to my bedroom satellite receiver. These speakers replaced a cheaper pair that I accidently blew out last Halloween playing a spooky sound effects cassette tape loudly over them. While I won't do that again, the Yamaha speakers sound SO much better than those cheaper speakers, that I'm glad I blew them out. For the quality of sound, I consider these speakers a real bargain.
I love this camera! clear pictures, and seeing as I'm an outdoor fanatic, it hasn't died from taking a dive into water or frazzled from sand! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
All,Re: Chicken or Egg ResultWell my IBM original equipment AC adaptor and battery had reached their end of life so orderd a new ac adaptorand battery and for about two weeks all was good. Then I started to have power supply issues - fluttering and Windows would not load up. Well within 30 days the IBM R50 was no longer responding to new AC adaptor or battery.So was it the new power items I just bought or a another laptop power supply issue? Had technician look at R50 but based on age and speed not sure worth the cost/analysis.John
I have the unit installed on my home network, and it does work, albeit very slowly. I had purchased it in order to use it in conjunction with a four-drive USB 2.0 enclosure, but after some discussions with TrendNet, they admitted that the TS-200 would only ever see one of the hard drives in that enclosure. So, I had to buy a single 500gb external drive and now use that, but even in that configuration it's painfully slow and still doesn't work with some backup programs. And the documentation is not very complete, etc., but that's almost to be expected...
I had the Sharp VX 1652 Calculator and it was starting to slow down a bit. Used it for 17 years. This is the exact key position as the VX 1652, so no adjustment period. Everything has been improved. Love the Calendar and Clock. And the Black color is great to have. Recommend it highly.
For me is excellent. I used and works quick and easy. I just recommend. Is not heavy. I was considering a expensive brand to buy, but know I think that was the best option, When cook beans do not over fill with them as I did. The steam will flow quick and release from the valve, but nothing to worry just use correctly and don't pass the limit.
I recently purchased this camera online along with a Lexar 256MBcompact flash card. I have to say I couldn't have asked forbetter results than the ones I recieved. My first camera outingwas to Storm King Art Center, in Cornwall, NY. I was able toconnect to my laptop with easy. I did installed the softwareprior to leaving me house. I was able to Take 250 picturesdownload to my laptop and begin again. I took over 1,000 photosin one afternoon and the results were AMAZING. This is truelya quality camera. I recommend buy a tripod, rechargablebatteries with charger, and a large memory card if you'll besnapping pictures continually, like myself.
Our CD collection was such a mess. We had them all over the place. We would think we had a certain CD, then couldn't locate it! So, subsequently we have a few duplicates. These boxes are an inexpensive, effective way to store your CD's. They snap together quickly, and are quite sturdy. Also they have a place on the front to insert a label, so you can catalogue your collection either alphabetically or by genre, and then find anything quickly. We now have everything in one place.
I wish I could go back in time and NOT buy this hideous printer.Owning it has been a complete nightmare! Forget about printing almost anything just once, do not even try to print pictures. Prepare to stack up on any paper; because you will have to use many sheets to get one page OK.Please, save your self a lot of frustration and get a better printer.
I have tried to slow this machine down with many programs running-cannot do it! Decent screen, nice full size keyboard, touchpad is ok, but I got a wireless mouse. All around a nice machine.I would consider buying an HP again in a heartbeat.
this is the WORST, most CRAPPY camera ever known to man! the pictures come out horrible and blurry, the videos replay no sound on camera, and you have to save the pics.so that means if u got a great pic and u 4got 2 save it b4 u turned it off, it'll go away forever. i would MUCH rather buy/reccomend a kodak easyshare, knowing i just got thatand it is so much better-the pictures are so much better looking and have much better quality, the videos play back sound and can go on forever (depending on the memory card,) and it is much cooler. so buy a kodak easyshare, do NOT buy this.
I bought this card a few days ago to accompany my new Casio EX-Z80 digital camera. The card works fine with the camera and my year old computer. Reasonable price too @ around $10 with shipping!
Design is nice, but both the Amazon description and the packaging failed to mention that the cord connecting the headphones is asymmetrical. The reason I had ordered this set was because it was one of the few that wasn't listed as having an asymmetrical cord. Will be returning/reselling.
I got this case to protect my zune.it did a great job.even when i got mad at this piece of junk they call a zune and threw it off a 2 story building.i picked it up and it played.the screen was a little messed up ( but not so bad i couldnt read the screen) but hey 2 story drop great case highly reccomend it.i threw my zune in the trash it was a crappy product
I travel for a living and this Garmin is just about the best thing that I have ever purchased. I have not had any problems, technically or otherwise using the Garmin. I am driving in America and Canada, so the North American maps are a real plus. I used to have to rely on mapquest or google maps, and now all I do is use my Garmin.The vendor was quick and I would not hesitate to do buisness with them again.
I have nothing to complain about this central speaker. The sound of the voice, the clarity of dialogs is outstanding. Not only the dialogs sound great, but other frequencies too, when I listen to the music.This PolkAudio speaker works great with my Onkyo 5.1 receiver and a mix of other speakers (Sony 3-way towers). I am a big fan of Polk Audio, so no complains at all!
DO NOT BUY IT - This unit does not work properly. Return and restocking fees eat up any reason to return it.
This router works out of the box within minutes. I have it networked with my laptop and my PS3 and it works wonderfully. I would recommend this to anyone looking to connect wirelessly throughout their house.
I own a pretec DC-520 digital camera exactly the same as the one above and I can tell you that it's worth much more than it's selling for. It's compact, economical and the pictures turn out fabulous. It's the best possible choice in it's price range and it's user friendly. It's Perfect Pretec Prose in digital cameras!
Our motorcycle riding group uses some of these handheld CB units to communicate while on a ride. They work great! Not a lot of range, but enough so we can keep in touch while on the road in a group. We found that the MotoComm MC-751 headsets work well with this CB.
Works well with black & white photography as promised. Adds highlights to clouds and does well with portraits and landscapes. Shot some flowers and plants and they turned out really nice. I enjoy using it quite a bit.
I have sampled about 5 different brands/styles of sport headphones over the last few years. These "sportclips" from Koss are the worst. The sound quality is diminshed, the cord is way too long, and the sport clips are not particularly malleable and as such do a poor job of conforming to the ear. Keep looking, almost anything will be a better choice than this product.
I use this mouse with the PS/2 port, as my USB is taken up by a joystick. The mouse is responsive, but pointer movement is not perfectly smooth. I prefer this version to a mechanical ball. It performs equally well with or without a mouse pad, which may be good news for desktop space-saving fanatics. Optical technology is the way to go.
headphones are terrific. Previously, I only owned earbud headphones. But with these sennheizers, I could hear every single noise and detail in my songs. I felt like I was hearing these singers sing right in front of me on stage. Must buy these. A balance of quality and price.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong here but I can turn my TV volume up to about 30 and I can hear the TV over the headphones!! (I normally listen to the TV on 17-20) But then when I plug the headphones into my laptop there is plenty of good sound and solid base. It's a little hissy but whatever.Hopefully someone can help me figure out how to make the sound level output from the TV to the headphones a little higher. (yes, I tried the volume control on the cord) If not, these headphones are useless. I will literally throw them in the trash.
After reading the reviews and the total number of reviewers, I bought this product. I have a 3G Ipod Touch and the earphone that comes with it is too big for my ear, thus too painful. I love the fit of the Sennheiser CX300-B, however I was disappointed as the current earbud that came with my Ipod Touch has a much, much better bass.
I installed the device in my wife's Mustang. The fit was perfect. I had to use the spacers because her cell phone wasn't very wide. It is a good product for a reasonable price.
Fit perfect in my thinkpad 14.1", looks pretty nice and feels so secure. Im so happy to bought this item.
After months of research and soliciting opinions from those considered reliable sources, we took a deep breath and bought the Sony KDS-60A2020. We couldn't be more thrilled with the purchase and haven't regretted it for one second. I hadn't been pleased with the hyper-brilliance of the colors on most plasma tvs I'd seen -- they were just TOO garish and bright and, in my opinion, lacked any relationship to reality. The picture on the Sony, however, is absolutely delicious. I can't imagine a picture being sharper and the colors are incredible. We haven't even hooked up the HDMI cable yet, but I can't imagine that the picture could get any better. This is a fabulous TV, and Amazon's price (right now) is by far the best around. Awesome!
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?
These are a great set of home headphones! They sound wonderful. The only gripe with these headphones is that they are not that portable.
Aside from the obvious value of doubled battery life, this grip adds body to the camera that makes it much easier and more natural to handle - I can't recommend it enough. It's well built and attention was paid to details in its construction (for example, the fact that it safely holds the camera's battery door so you don't lose it, and the fact that you can use alkaline batteries when your rechargeables are dead!) I also find that it makes it much easier for me to stabilize the camera when shooting in low light situations, resulting in sharper photos. Highly recommended.
I use it to keep track of photo CD's in binders. I print thumbnails (contact sheets) and put them in the binders with the CD's/DVD's for backups and searching.
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.
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 bought a high end Kodak camera a little over a year ago. The shutter ended up getting stuck and not opening. I called in to get this resolved and they charged me 1/2 the price of a new camera to get the shutter fixed. I went as far as to talk to a supervisor who explained that Kodak digital cameras were not designed to last over 5 years. I was in shock. She said that there were too many little pieces that could break (the shutter???) and they weren't meant to last like a regular camera. I would highly recommend stearing away from Kodak. The shutter not working sounds like a defect. Highly disappointing for a big name like Kodak.
This TV will not receive HD signals because it does not have an ATSC tuner. It only has a NTSC tuner to receive regular analog TV. This TV is sold under false pretenses and the company should take all of them off the market instead of dumping them on unsuspecting uninformed customers like me. I will never buy anything from these crooks again!
Sounds better (and plays LOUDER) than the Bose. Had an Altec Lansing iM7 before this, which also had great sound, but didn't play as loud, and had shoddy construction (ipod dock "door" broke after less than 3 years.)First the negatives: Handle blocks view of docked iPod (which faces up). Makes it harder to use the iPod also. Remote light as a feather and feels delicate and a bit cheap. No bass and treble controls. Newer model ipods will not charge in dock. (supposedly latest model fixes this issue though)Now the positives: Outstanding crystal-clear sound with surprising bass and ridiculous volume when cranked. Handle is a sturdy, comfortable design for transport. Remote is RF(!) so you don't even have to point it at the boombox and have line of sight to function.
My boyfriend and I were expecting the release of the Ultra Vision camera for quite some time, since for the time being we are forced to live in different cities. My first camera was the Logitech 5000 and it is a decent camera, so I was expecting some great things from this new Logitech camera. Unfortunately, I am here to report it is much worst than earlier versions. Not only does it have extremely serious software compatability issues, it is finicky and unreliable. The quality of the picture is unacceptable. As other reviewers have pointed out, there is a problem with the driver that messes the light filter controls and you end up being in dark half the time.Moreover, Logitech has been extremely arrogant in its dealing with the faults of this camera. I have been so turned off by this camera that I have sworn off all logitech products. Do yourself a favor and buy a different camera! At least, take a look at some of the logitech forums that document in detail some of the fatal problems with this camera.
I've had several versions of the Kensington SaddleBag over the years. After my cat destroyed (by scent) my last one, I decided to spring for a new SB Pro. Having not seen it in person, I took it with a leap of faith that it would be as good / better than the original. It turns out that it is in some ways better, and not so much in other ways. The new tray is cool, as it keeps certain things safe - but it creates a crevasse in the first compartment where things get wedged down into. The old version had a great front pocket system that made it handy to access pens, business cards, etc. The new one is far more protected, but at the expense of more difficult access. Overall the bag is very well made, and if you never owned the first one, you would certainly enjoy this version. Maybe in a year, I'll revise this review, but as it stands it's a great product only spoiled by over-familiarity of it's predecessor.
I got these for $58, so I guess I can't complain much but I thought I'd steer people away from these if I could. They sound great for the price, but dear God it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to keep them in your ears. I've tried every rubber tip included and they're constantly falling out of my ears at the slightest head movement. Incredibly frustrating! It got to the point where I was so distracted at work from having to jam them back in my ears every 30 seconds that I just stopped using them. Turn your head slightly? They fall out. Yawn or talk? They fall out. Put the left one back in your ear? The right one falls out. They're just far too heavy for the design and the rubber tips don't have any grip to them.So in short: They sound great, but in my particular case, they're absolutely useless.
I bought this printer a month ago after I read the reviews and it's true the software included sucks, but I am using it with Surething CD labeler lightScibe 5 and it's great, you only have to make your own template to work with this printer, this software has a wizard to help you do the template and it's easy you can even edit it after it is created.I have done around 25 disc labels so far without a problem. The colors are great, is fast an easy to use.
this took quite a while to come in the mail which sucked because I could only use the internet with an ethernet cord. set up was very easy & works great. I also love that this is stylish looking & goes with my decor, I know that seems stupid but if you have to have something sitting in your living room you want it to look nice, so thats what I love most about it.
I have heard horror stories about "replacement" batteries not lasting very long, so when it was time to replace the batteries in my 7-year old Panasonic cordless phone, I went for the Panasonic original equipment battery. A little more pricy than the off-name "replacement" or "equivalent" batteries, but well worth what I paid through Amazon.com. The original battery pack gave me 7 years of useful life before it quit holding a charge, and I expect a good long life out of this purchase. Since installing the new battery, I have once again been able to get up to 10 hours of standby time, and up to 3 hours of talk time between charges, and I am very happy about that.
I have no problem with the sony bean(walkman)unit itself. I put it on shuffle for a 12 hour shift at work and it plays beautifuly. When I tire of the mp3s, I switch over and listen to fm radio. I can go several days before I have to charge it and it charges directly from a built-in USB plug, so I can even charge it on any USB plug that has power. I have downloaded mp3s from several locations, and while the software(sonicstage) will give me a warning about the mp3s being from another computer andnot being able to work, I have never had a problem with them working.The Sonic stage software is easy to use as long as you don't try to upgrade it. I used the disc straight from the box and it wanted me to upgrade to a new version almost immediatly. I made several attempts and gave up when I noticed all it would accomplish is making it "easier to burn cd's" I use a dedicated burn program that is more compatible... BUT HERE is the cincher.When I decided to cut off the Sonic stage from having access to the internet every thing seemed fine, but every time I would restart Sonicstage a program from sony called SsAAP.exe would trip all of my spyware software...I looked at this software and it was refered to as a hard disc analyzer. i took it off the start menu but it continued to show back up every time i started Sonic stage. so I would check msconfig... and lo and behold Ssaap.exe was back on my start menu. I finally just removed Ssaap.exe from the program file and have not had any problems since.So.. While I don't have aproblem with My walkman whatsoever... I do have a Problem with sony putting hi-jack software to moniter my hard drive.. buyer beware. great hardware but you need to adjust the software.And I still can't download my 5 free songs from Sony's "CONNECT" music service so I don't even bother there are enough other sources for MP3s. that work fine on my player and don't automatically cost 99 cent for every song. I'm sorry! I'm not paying 100 dollars to download a muti disc album when I can buy the actual CD on Amazon for 30 bucks.
This remote speaker and transmiter has superior sound, actually works inside and out. The only drawback is the price (which fell on Amazon from $200 to $99 right after I bought my unit. Like any wireless sytem, there is a faint buzz from the speaker when no audio is being transmitted.
Well, the manufacturer wasn't really thining I'm sure many people buy these for their rear channel or as a extra set of speaker for their main system. Well, unfotunately their use is limited. You can not connect to the rear channel because only RCA plugs are supplied to connect to a pre-amp RCA plug if you have one or a to connect to the headphone jack. Well, the latter shuts off the sound to the entire system unless you hook into the cd player. Because it is an amp too, connections to the speaker outs (rear) would blow the speaker, so it really can only be used with the cd player or through the record out rca plugs that would go to a VCR or Tape player. Thus, you can not get just the rear channel to come through these. Sound is however pretty good!
Do not bother with the competition. Seriously. There is a reason this product is all sold out while the Logitech, Bose, Altec Lansing, Creative, M-Audio, and others are sitting in a stack a mile high. Now available for as little as $119 (Best Buy 2007), this killer system can be used for anything from a computer to an iPod. There is no substitute for the kind of true power this extremely simple 200-watt system produces. THX Certified, how can you beat it for the price? The box weighs a lot more than the paper-light speakers by some other companies, and it pays off big time once you set them up with clear and thunderous sound. Honestly, for some folks this system will rock your whole house and then some. I have not seen anything under $400 that can hold up to the Klipsch Promedia 2.1.
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.
Bottom Line: I broke the Headphones output of my best laptop. Ordered this item from Amazon in the morning. RECEIVED IT THE SAME DAY!!!!!! This device is very well packaged, comes with a CD of audio software, but not needed for basic use. Plug and Play and Ready to Go!
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.
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.
Performance:This antenna is pretty straight forward. No gimmicks, no bells, no whistles - but it does what it's supposed to do just fine. I've had it for a few years and with it I get 16 channels including all 4 major networks and PBS from my ground floor city apartment. As expected, getting the best signal for each channel requires directional adjustments, but they all come in nice and clear once the correct angle is found.Construction:This works better than a $20 Philips "amplified" antenna I had in this same apartment (which was a total gimmick and was terribly flimsy). By comparison, this is pretty sturdy, especially considering how inexpensive it is. The coaxial cable is not detachable but I don't find that a problem, especially since the connector is the screw on type, which stays connected and is much more durable compared to the slide on type that can become loose and have a hard time staying connected. The cable is also quite thin and flexible, which is nice because it makes adjusting the antenna easier. The only thing I would change is maybe make the base a little heavier so it would be less prone to tip over if bumped. But if you place it out of the way, that shouldn't be a problem. This is the kind of product that, with normal use, will last a lifetime.
I had this in my wishlist & received it for Christmas. I've used it several times & I love it. Its smaller than the one I had previously but that is perfect for us. Only 3 at home anymore.I love that this is made of stainless steel. The insert is still made of aluminum which Im not thrilled about but I dont have to use it if I dont want to.This pressure cooker is also a lot quieter than my old one is. I appreciate that a LOT!Its a great product and Im so happy to have it.
At the price Amazon was selling this, its by a long distance the best headphones one can buy. Comfortable, great sound, incredible noise reduction.Would recommend.
Initially when I found this item I was so excited that it was so much cheaper and simpler than any other iPod recording device that I ordered it before reading the reviews. Immediately after ordering it I went to close the window and noticed the reviews which highly suggested it would not meet my needs and had significant issues. Within a hour of my order being placed, Amazon would not permit cancellation. I wrote the seller who did not respond until after he'd shipped it. Item arrived the following day and was placed in my mailbox so that I wasn't able to refuse shipment as the seller requested. For the price I figured I'd chance it and see if it just might fit my needs. Unfortunately its junk. After about the third use, it developed a horrible noise during playback of any new recordings. I laughed and told myself.....you get what you pay for!
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!!!!
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.
I replaced my 5.1 Bose Lifestyle system with this speaker for the center channel & 6 Mirage Nano satellites for the surround. Unbelievable sound, Bose doesn't hold a candle to these speakers & they're a reasonable price. When combined with a Denon receiver the sound is crisp & clear.
i have tried several fm transmitter but most of them were just piece of junk. But this one is the best that i have ever found. Highly recommended !
I have no idea why people say these headphones have lots or bass, or even that they're better than the iPod headphones...neither is true. They are dinky sounding and have a cheap, plastic-ey feel. I'm a DJ and my ears are well trained to pick up good audio quality and these are garbage. Returning immediately.
All I can say is wow. This is a truly amazing product. As you know, this is essentially like the other iPods. It has the same layout, a click wheel, etc. However, this iPod is much thinner and has a larger screen than the others. It can also play video, which is a plus. At this time, there is a limited amount of video avalible for purchase on iTunes, for $1.99. You can also put your own home movies on here, but you cannot put DVDs onto the iPod legally.The only really negative aspect about this is that it scratches very easily. Because of that, I highly reccomend purchasing a case to go along with it. If you do get alot of scratches, you can purchase a polishing kit from www.applesaucepolish.com. It will remove most scratches.
It was better than the tripod that came with my scope when i purchased it .This was a replacement .
I didn't care for this particular bag. It's pretty cheap looking and feeling. I had bought two cases for my parents Portable DVD players that are much better. Go for the Case Logic. VERY nice case.
If you are going to get out and take many hours of photos --- this is a must for your camera... I have a Canon Rebel, and would recommend this battery grip to anyone
I bought a XD to CF adapter, as per the picture on the page. Instead I received, as others did, a PMCIA adapter which is not what I wanted or needed. For the first time, I felt cheated by Amazon and don't know what to do. Hope to receive some explanation.
The Headphones are great!, great sound quality, nothing less from Sony of course. I recommend the headphones and the brand to friends and anybody interested in good products. A Little fragile but great headphones.
I purchased this laptop stand for a completely unintended purpose, and it works great for my need! A few weeks ago I got my first pen tablet for photo editing. But I do this on the couch often with my laptop, so I needed to elevate the tablet to the correct height. The CushTop provides the perfect height, with a surface that keeps the tablet in place, and the slight incline provides a natural angle for my arm. I have the Wacom Bamboo tablet, and this stand is a little oversized, but not too bad. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a similar solution.
I've been using this Pocket PC for about 2 months. I initially had a lot of trouble with lockups and was ready to return it for a refund after the first week. After 4 hard reboots in one day I decided to turn off all security, including the finger print recognition, and that seems to have resolved most of the lockup problems. Now it locks up less then once a week and a soft reboot clears it, I can live with that. A few times when the unit was powered off the battery run down overnight. Hardware wise, the product is well made as I would expect from HP. The software needs improvement. The programs I have installed all work well and it satisfies all my intended purposes. Overall I am pleased with it and expect to continue using it for a long time.
This product is not what I expected to be. Since I bought it, I only used it 2 times now it's a dust collector. Is there an option for zero ratings?
The printer and copier works great. Its also great at printing out pictures and prints pretty fast.
I'm a big fan of Kensington...their PC peripherals etc...usually good, solid products. That said, this FM transmitter did not work at all. At no time, on any channel (and I went through at least 12 or 15 options)did I hear anything resembling music from my iPod Nano. All static. Tried it in my wife's car...no good. Tried an old DLo I had...and it worked, so I knew it had to be the Kensington unit. Unfortunately I needed to switch from the DLo because it blocked the shifter in my new car.Anyway, it could be I got the one unit in a thousand that was manufactured wrong...but I gotta give this product a "Stinks" rating.
this is a good value for the money and they worked great. I will get more here when I need them. this was a better deal than I could get at Meijer and the video quality was awesome.
No need to load the software. Works fine without it to drag and drop stuff on and off it. Otherwise a nice device.
So as the title says, I have burned around 400 DVDs from ISO's and only two errored out, and even those two were my fault because I did something else on my computer that interfered with the burn. So honestly I have had a 100% success rate with these.I love that there is no color on the label side, its all 'matte' finish with glossy lines and letters. I hate DVDs with dark colors. I put full face labels on these and they come out looking awesome.
The velocity series by Cables-to-Go, aka Impact Acoustics, are nice mid-quality cables. I've done a bit of research on cables and in all double-blind tests, as long as the cables tested are of some mininum level of quality (i.e., one step above "in-the-box" cables), then no one can tell the difference in the audio produced. This cable has gold-plated connections and shielding, so it meets mid-quality requirements. You don't need anything more than cables like this. The only drawbacks are (1) the connection is not as "tight" as higher quality connectors, like those on Monster Cables, i.e. the skirt on the connectors is not a "turbine" design or anything like that; and (2) the color is a violet-blue (this may or may not be a drawback).The money you would spend on more expensive cables would be better spent on better speakers and/or amplification. After research and testing on my own equipment, I've actually decided to go with Radioshack Gold Series cables on all of my equipment except for my computer soundcard feed to my system. For my computer feed to my amps I use these velocity cables because I needed matching 50-foot cables, and the velocity series has long -run cables for reasonable prices.
I bought a 30GB iPod for my daughter and the Zen Vison:M for me.She has about 60 new songs and 10 videos for a total cost of $80.I have over 2000 new songs(and more each day) for $15/month. They are both great products. But is comes down to what you can afford in the long run.As far as my Zen. I love it and know that I made a great choice. I have waited 2 years for a product like this. I love the FM radio and use it everyday to catch the news weather,traffic,interviews,sermons,ect. I can also record them a play them for others or future reference.By the way, my daughter with the iPod, she wants to sell hers and buy a Zen Vision:M just so she can have more music.It also has voice recording that sounds great. I use it for song writing,lectures and meetings.I also love the calander and event planner.Another great feature is the ability to change the screen backgroud to personalize it.I find it very easy to navigate with one hand just using my thumb.I can even navigate it while running 7.5 mph on a threadmill, but do not try that at home kids.This is a great product and would recomend the ZEN to anyone.just remember: Even if you can afford to spend $1/song and be traped to iTunes only, I would still recommend the Zen just for the extra features,longer bat.life,and more color for video.I have Napster to Go. It works great. I also have bought music from Yahoo and Walmart. Try that with an iPod.Make sure you have a modern day computer: XP,USB 2.0I see neg.rev. from people who should have bought a new computer and not an MP3 player who are complaining they can not use windows 98.By the way, my daughter with the iPod wants to sell it and buy the Zen Vision:M so she can have more music to listen to.
I really am pleased with this tripod! When I just don't want to carry a heavy tripod, this one really is very stable and solid. I've used a fairly heavy SLR on it and it seems to hold it just fine. It fits in a day pack with ease. The ball head works well. Highly recommended.
I have been using mine for about 2 months now. The picture quality is very good. I purchased a Sima light as an add on. It enhances the pictures even better. The still pictures are amazing too. I was trying to decide between Sony and this one. Finally decided on this one because of the picture quality.
I have been very pleased with my wireless speaker so far. I purchased it primarily to use on my roofdeck or in the garden. My XM radio is hooked up to my DVD player, and the wireless speaker is connected thru the headphone jack. The sound quality is fine for listening to baseball games or music from XM. The only problem I have had is that it is completely static on the roofdeck but I solved the problem by setting the speaker just inside the door, and the sound carries outside just fine.
This is a very flexible and capable camera. If you are looking for more than a point & shoot will offer, there are very few that would compare. For me the deciding factor was the high quality lieca lens with wide angle, if you havent compared this directly with a conventianal lens you will be amazed at what youve been missing. the 16:9 is an ok feature if you plan on HDTV veiwing but the screen size is compromised when you switch to 4:3. i would prefer a larger screen and lose the 16:9 feature. the lens cap is a little annoying as well but those issues aside, i am very satisfied.
I got this cable as recommendation at the purchase moment only to find out there is one already included in the box of the Jensen VM9411. Now I have a spare cable.
I purschased it when it first game out and i am very pleassed with it. The install was very easy, detail instructions. Software was a breeze. Great product.
I am on my laptop 5-6 hours a day at home. I needed a simple wireless router that would give me the ability to work wherever I want. This router suited my budget. When I received it, it took me 5 minutes to configure it after opening the box. I configured using the wizard and instructions given in the documentation available. Configuring this is really easy. I configured it once and now I am not even aware of this gadget. It starts up when my machine starts and runs till I shutdown. The router dropped connection a few times in the first few days. But since then it has settled down and hardly drops connection.I have no complaints about it. To summarize this is worth the money and i served my purpose extremely well.
I typical do not write review products..but I read others reviews, so I decided to help the dialogue. I love this flash..it makes me actually look like I know what I am doing. The light metering and light delivered are great. I have taken multiple high speed pics of a very act subject in multiple lighting. I do not like to spend money..this is worth the extra expense. Lithium batteries last for several pics..500-700 shots, red eye is greatly reduce, mechanism connects and responds to xsi without issue. Waste no more time in research..it works as stated. Amazon was great.
I have purchases the Pressure Cooker about a year ago. My wife used it no more than fifteen times before it started leacking because the sealing was made of bad rubber that could not stand high temperature.
This item was a Christmas present for our niece. We compared multiple manufacturers. The Audio-Technica was the best value for the money. Lightweight, nice case. Works as noise-canceling or just as headphones for MP3.
The only useful feature of this cable is the larger release tabs that make connecting/disconnecting a lot easier. The length is about right.
Extreme Mac Microshield is the best and nicest protection for the Ipod, nice value, excellent product
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.
I use Netflix, so the DVDs I watch are frequently scratched. My old DVD player would frequently skip or stop being able to read the DVDs. I tried cleaning the DVD player's reading head with a cleaning DVD disk. No help. It became very stressful for my wife and I to watch any movie, living in fear that half way through the movie, the DVD player would stop being able to read the DVD. So we bought the Sony DVPNS55P/S based on other reviews. The Sony has played everything we've put in it flawlessly. We're very pleased.
Pros:Extremely durable-Plastic covered lines are unbreakable by slight damages.Above Average Sound-Decent bass and average acoustics.Cons:Short Line: For anyone taller than 5'10", this will be very uncomfortable when walking and exercising.Uncomfortable-Although it comes with 3 sets of ear plugs, the buds feels very uncomfortable in ears and often falls out.
The book is in tiny print. the cd is the exact as book this router is very hard complicated to link. BY FAR the WORST! The tech support number ring twice then I receive a recording all circuits are busy please try again. I sat on redial for hours day after day, even reentering the tech support number.. The CD included in the package doe not have the start up feature, the book claims it does....Maybe this why you can not reach tech support.
You can't get better than this camera for the price! The picture quality combined with the 22x (overall) zoom and changeable lens makes this THE digital camera to buy.
Bought this for my 16 year old son because he wanted a small camera. After reading the reviews and learning all the neat things this one will do I went and checked it out at the local Best Buy so I could see it in person. It is about $40 more there. After looking at it I was convinced so bought it from Amazon at the cheaper price. It takes great pictures-even action shots which I've had trouble with on previous digital cameras. Also, my son loves the feature of isolating one color and the rest of the photo is black and white. He's taken some neat pictures that way. It's been a lot of fun. Also battery life is so good we have not purchased another battery. This one rarely seems to need charging.
Terrific item, make sure you purchase the Stainless Steel model. The aluminum ones may leach into the food after prolonged use MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LIQUID IN THE COOKER BEFORE YOU HEAT IT!!! Melted my first one!Was not able to find the SS model locally, but Amazon had it, and at a very good price
This monitor is high quality, has fine resolution, is bright - namely the things that you look for in a good monitor. I spent a lot of time trying to decide between this and a comparable Viewsonic that was ... less. I also own 2 Viewsonics, CRT and LCD and have been happy with them as well. But I think the Sony had a slight edge in quality and it was worth the extra money to me, but it may not be to others.Also, for the people that buy the Sony and notice 2 fine lines across the screen on a light background, that is NOT a defect, that is the damper shadow in a Trinitron tube, the technology that gives you a brighter image.
This unit was a waste of money. It boasts big features and has wonderful quality of video and audio, when it works that is. Forget watching a two hour movie on it. About 90 minutes into the movie it starts to pause and break up because it is over heating inside or somehting. It sets on a shelf with nothing under it or on top of it. You have to take a thirty minute break with the player turned off to finished the movie again. Recording is horrible also. When you get a disk to work, you end up with a copy protection error. Sony is sure not what they used to be. I used to have the upmost faith in thier products, but now, Made in China, Sony is no better that the rest of the low priced walmart junk.Save your money and buy somehting else.
The product is great. It looks great and it works great. Not like that piece of junk Lynksys that I bought a few months ago and promptly returned because it had "inherent flaws and was not ready for release". Netgear took a little time to set up because sometimes things go funny with XP but their technical support was great, knew exactly what was going on and guided me through the process of installing the router and then the card. Extremely helpful!Now, the connection flies! I tried it in every room of the house, in the backyard, across the street and in my husband's bar downstairs. And it works everywhere!!! I have not been that pleased with a purchase in a long time! Thanks netgear!
I do product shoots with my Nikon D200 and have the need to use the camera for a long period of time. The adapter works really well but is ridiculously overpriced at $80. There is really nothing special that I could see about this adapter that justifies the price.However,it does the job and if you need to have one you're stuck with only one choice.
got here fast. works great. I didnt think that this was true but it was. I had been holding off on buying my son a new charger because of the price but this was a great buy.
Excelente producto, excelente vendedor... El vendedor cumple con el tiempo de env&iacute;o y la calidad del producto... Es seguro y de confianza... En el futuro, espero poder seguir haciendo negocios con ustedes...
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.
Great photos, great functions. Love the camera but have not had a chance to use all the functions. Mostly photographflowers and wild life. The season was short by the time I purchased the camera.
I purchased this through Amazon/TigerDirect. Great price, less than half of what Best Buy calls for.The TV is enormous. Much larger than the 42" description would imply. At first, I didn't think it would fit.The picture with Ambilight is amazing. Much better than the two other HD sets I own. The tuner on this TV caught much more than the Sony tuners on the other HD sets, probably a hundred more channels. It found over 400 channels including analog on my Comcast cable.The remote needs to be aimed directly at the TV to work. The interface connectors on the bottom of the set would have been better with a diagram of them on the back. The side buttons aren't labeled too well either.It did accept all of the media I used, including USB thumb drives and such. The manual is a trip and a thick one too. I'm still not sure what everything does.I like it.
No spec is given on the size of this bag. It is tiny, about the size of the palm of your hand. Much too small for my camera. Total waste of money.
I was looking for a way to transmit digital music from cable TV to my stereo in the family room about 40ft away. Running wires would be very difficult, so this product looked like the ideal solution. Set-up was fairly straightforward. The location of the transmitter/receiver is somewhat sensitive, but once everything is in place and the antennas adjusted for clear reception I kept getting clicks as if the music was coming off a dirty vinyl record. Totally unacceptable for listening.Suspecting my Panasonic 2.4 GHz cordless phones at the opposite end of the house, I proceeded to unplug them. The clicks went away and I received a very nice clear channel of music. Unfortunately, I can not unplug my phones, so I will have to return this product. I called J&amp;R Music and promptly got return authorization. Too bad, I'm still looking! Has anyone found something that works?I'm now exprimenting with a 8oo MHz system, but I'm fighting clicks from my 800 MHz cordless phones. If I'm really careful I can position the receiver so that the clicks are tuned out. I'm finding that you have to be really careful when mixing wireless gadgets together.
We gave it as a Christmas gift to our daughter who has five children. This large family needed a large slow cooker. This is one of very few available. The others are Roasters, and not suitable for this kind of application. I would like to have seen (as I recall) more auto settings like 2-4 hour timer and auto shutoff like the Rival has which we have.
We finally got rid of our 1970s receivers when we moved, and needed to replace them with something from this century. Not knowing a lot about electronic equipment, I read the online reviews of this receiver and it sounded just right for us.Since we got it, we have used it every day and are very pleased with the quality and reliability.
We just needed a basic scanner for documents and photos. I was worried about how compatible this would be with my G4 PowerBook running OSX, and it's fine. It's about the size of my 15" laptop but much lighter. Getting power from the computer through the USB port is a very nice feature. We both found it easy to set up and use. It does a nice job with photos, and the OCR software is reliable. I suppose it's slow, but it's so convenient that we're not finding the speed anything to worry about. As usual, Amazon's packing is terrible, and when I saw the state of the box (after the Post Office driver flung it on my porch, which was only the final insult), I was afraid the scanner would be damaged, but the manufacturer's packaging was very sturdy and saved the day.
I ordered this for a friend but did not see it was for the DS lite. So I'm stuck with a charger I cannot use.
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. :)
I bought this product for my nephew and he's thrilled to be able to use his phone again. I looked every where for it before i finally found it on amazon
Powerful bass and rich sound reproduction make this docking station/speaker system a great buy. Until I purchased this system, I thought that connecting my Zen Vision:M to the car's stereo system was about as good as it was going to get for my audiophonic experience (my earbuds are great, but the risk of permanent hearing damage is to great to play them loud). No more. The Playdock Zen provides a better audio experience than the car. So much so, that I willingly lug it around with me whenever I travel, so I can enjoy the audio in my hotel rooms. The only significant drawbacks to this product are its weight and bulk. Did Cambridge really have to make it so huge? It's like lugging around one of those old 80s stereo boom boxes. My suggestion to Cambridge for future generations of this system: miniatuarization. There's no reason that the system has to be four-times the size of the mp3 player.
This little jobber did just the trick so that I could listen to my amp through my headphones and not annoy my neighbors. Obviously it's not as good as having some headphones that can plug right in, but I'd pay twice what I had to for this thing the way it performs.
this unit was not that great.. I was suppose to be 360degree radar andon my way home from Delaware it did not pick it up.It seemed to work the rest of my travels.
I report a comparison of the Sony MDR-NC40 headsetSony MDR-NC40 Noise Canceling Headphone (Black)to the very popular Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 pairAudio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. My background is scientific and technical, but I am not a serious audiophile. I have no particular allegiance to either brand.1. First impressionsThe Audio-Technica (A-T) headset struck me as much more solid, larger, and more padded on the headband. The Sony looks less substantial, is definitely lighter, and has a battery pod halfway down the cord that stands out right away.2. Fit, comfort, and sizeThe Sony is on-the-ear, while the A-T is over-the-ear. I was expecting to prefer the A-T for that reason, but find that the ear cups have overly small openings. In addition, the ear cup padding, for some mysterious reason, has a seam located very close to the lip of the hole for you ear. The inner material is not smooth, and I find that the seam touches my ears, despite all attempts to adjust the position. I have a large head (always XL hat sizes), and I have to max out the headband on the A-T. The Sony has spare adjustment when I have it set to my liking. The A-T is certainly heavier and larger, the Sony less so. The over-the-ear A-T protrudes further back, potentially bumping seatbacks or pillows more easily. Finally, the Sony folds at three hinge points (one on top and one above each ear cup), so the folded result is very compact. The A-T can be adjusted to smallest headband length and the ear cups rotated to fit flatter within the headband for storage. The Sony on-the-ear pads feel quite comfortable with a good amount of pressure, but push just a tad on the rear part of the ear. Whether they may bother over long periods is a matter of individual preference.3. Noise cancellationThis is a tough one. I played music through speakers and used both of them with no music playing through the headphones, but noise canceling on. The A-T have more passive noise cancellation being over-the-ear, and eliminate a lot of sound, particularly mid- and low-tones, not as well in the high tones. A very, very slight hiss is heard with no music playing. I didn't think I could hear any hiss on the Sony pair until I squashed them against my ears and was just able to hear a bit. I was unable to hear any hiss with music playing on either of them. The Sony also eliminates some mid- and low-tones, definitely noticeable, but I give the edge here to the A-T.4. Sound qualityThis is very difficult to quantify. Let's just say that both, with power on, seem great to me. I have good hearing but am no audiophile. With the same input, the A-T is slightly louder. Turning the power off, both sound muted, duller, less 3-dimensional, with serious loss of all frequencies, but especially treble (highs). While the Sony starts out quieter with power on, the A-T volume drops much more with the power off. I judge the Sony usable with power off (in a pinch), and the A-T less so.5. Cords and plugsBoth cords are identical in diameter, very skinny an unsubstantial looking in my opinion. The cords appear to be the same length, but the Sony connects to both ears, while the A-T attaches only to the left earcup. The Sony has a right-angle plug that almost doesn't fit into my computer speaker receptacle. The A-T has a cord with one straight and one right-angle plug, usable either way. It can also be detached when using the headphones for noise canceling only. The Sony has its battery, switch, and mute button on a pod halfway down the cord. The A-T has a switch on the left earcup. I find the Sony pod a bit annoying while using it at my desk. It is in just the wrong spot so it wants to fall off the desk. The A-T includes a two-prong airline adapter and one of the really large stereo plugs. The Sony also has an airline two-plug adapter that has a swiveling prong so it can be either one or two pronged. Not sure why one needs it to swing out of the way when the plug is the same as on the cord, and has a right angle to it already.6. Mute buttonThe Sony has one, the A-T doesn't. Seems very handy for when the flight attendant asks what your food and beverage choices are.7. Carrying caseBoth have zippered cases. The Sony is foldable, with an oval shape about 4.5" wide x 5.5" high x 2.5" thick. The A-T case is about 7.75" wide x 8.25" wide x 2" thick. While slightly thicker, the Sony case is about 1/3 the frontal area of the A-T case. Both cases have a spare battery holder, and both have one battery included.8. PackagingMy Sony pair came in one of those indestructible plastic shell packs. If you cut it carefully all the way around the perimeter near the back, it opens up very cleanly. The A-T comes in an absurdly large box, because the case is separate from the headphones so they can be seen. The box is unusual, with top flaps that open to the side first. I felt stupid almost tearing it apart to open it, but there are no instructions other than small thumb holes as a hint.9. ConclusionI'm not saying which one I kept. I think it is too much a matter of individual preference. I give both models 4 stars because I did not experience that "sigh of contentment" with either of them, but they are both solid contenders.
Now my kids can see movies while i drive them to school, Dad(me) had the perfect gadget to complete my requirements (movies while out of the country, Music for my car, Hard drive to back up my emails, and my 8gb of music. Video its Fantastic! Sound AWWWWSOME!!!THANKS SANTA JOBS!!! To GIVE US this November Gift!
This is my second Canon Power shot camera and I love it as much as the first. I got the SD400 model 2.5 years ago and put "200,000 miles" on it (seriously, i've taken about 40,000 pictures with it and wasn't always the nicest to it-it survived falling into a sink of water and onto the floor from a high bar, they build durable cameras!), and while that one still works I felt it was time for a fresh camera (which I hopefully will take better care of). The SD1000 is even slimer and lighter with a few more amazing features. The camera is user friendly and easy to manuever. The large screen makes taking quality pictures a breeze. If you are looking for a high quality but easy point and shoot camera the CanonSD1000 is a perfect choice.
This anti-glare screen protector fits perfectly on the Canon SX20IS. A very good product that can be removed and washed; it's easy to install and will protect the screen. Extremely fast and excellent service! Thanks!
Read the other reviews for info about image quality and such. I am very satisfied with the photos that I have taken with my camera and I especially like the built in panorama mode which allows you to take a series of shots and stitch them together to create a panorama. However, I have had my camera for a little over a year and it has broken 4 times - 3 times the lens would not retract and once the lcd screen cracked. I have an extended warranty that covered all of these problems but each time it breaks, I have another 4 weeks without a camera because I have to ship it off.
I've had several mp3 players for about 4-5 years now. And I have to say this is the WORST one ever. I ordered a RED color and yet, they sent the wrong color[blue].. TWICE. I tried hooking it up to my windows XP [which I purchased not even a month ago] and did exactly what I was said to do. Everything failed- I tried calling customer service but OBVIOUSLY there are many others who are having a difficult time since it was busy the whole day. I have purchased irivers and thought of them as #1- Now I disagree. Iriver has disappointed me greatly.
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 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 received one of the Coby digital keychains for Christmas and was very excited to get it loaded. The mini disc that came with the product will not load on my Windows XP machine. Sadly this makes the keychain totally useless and now that I have opened it up will not be returnable either.My kids wasted their money on this and I am really disappointed in the product.
Item was delivered as promised. The box was a little banged up but it was fine and it was a good price for cyan xerox toner. I am going to order some black toner too.
This is my first LCD monitor, and I'm so picky that I did a lot of research and in-store playing before making my selection.Comparing models side-by-side in the store, I found that despite the f1903's reported contrast ratio of only 500:1, I found it consistently as bright if not brighter than others with higher reported contrast ratios. (I was sure to check all the brightness/contrast settings.) So I wonder what that number really means. The lesson here is to look at the screen for yourself.The highest praise goes to the very adjustable base and stand. It will tilt and swivel and even raise up and down to find your comfortable viewing angle. I was surprised to find that the height adjustment actually acts like a spring tensioned to the weight of the monitor, so it only takes a simple lift or press of the frame to raise and lower it.It ships with the brightness set to 100% and the contrast at only 50%, but actually that looks perfect for a dim environment. Raising the contrast to 75% will sufficiently blast your retinas, but beyond that I notice some color distortions at the bright end.It also ships set to a color temperature of 6500K (warm/yellow), and also offers 9300K (cool/blue), but I found that a custom setting of RGB(50,50,55) looks best to me.The on-screen control interface is very attractive, but still functional. Unlike some other models I tried, it doesn't take 2 minutes to adjust a value from 0 to 100%. It could benefit from some presets or memory settings though, so one could quickly adjust for viewing in bright areas, dark areas, movie viewing, etc. It offers a slick opacity setting that you can adjust to your liking, and you can also move the control area around the screen. I moved mine to the lower right corner so it's above the buttons on the bezel, which makes sense to me.My model shows one stuck pixel that comes and goes. Not bad when the HP specs allow for up to 7 flaws. And this one's not even noticable except on a black screen.The viewing angle is reported at 170 degrees horizontal, but that's hardly an exact property to be measured. I actually find that when I move more than 30 degrees off center, the image turns slightly yellow like an old newspaper and gets dimmer as the angle increases. I don't see any sort of cut-off around 170 degrees though.Pixel response would have to be my biggest disappointment, but I should point out that I'm picky. When scrolling black text in a browser, it can turn slightly purple or blue. Certain color combinations are particular bad though, and I discovered this while playing Yahoo! Pool. A red or pink ball moving across a green background leaves a very noticeable trail. Upon seeing this, I tried viewing a DVD, and found that certain high-speed action such as the running of a horse's legs will get blurred and possibly change color. But I realize that LCD technology has yet to match the performance of a traditional CRT, and given that, this monitor doesn't do bad at all. I've seen much worse on laptop screens.I also noticed that this particular LCD acts a little different than most when touched. Specifically, it leaves not just a dot where my finger pressed, but a dot with an X through it. This is neither good nor bad, but I just found it interesting. I'm curious what technology is at work behind that behavior.I should note that I'm using the DVI connection and supplied DVI-D cable. (The box doesn't indicate that any DVI cable is included, but mine had one, so don't do like I did and buy one extra then have to return it.) However for analog connections, there are some very simple calibration tools to give you the best possible picture. And the &quot;auto&quot; button on the bezel is only for analog connections. (I tried to use the calibration and the auto button before I realized it wasn't necessary for digital connections.)Overall I'm very satisfied, but it loses a star for the viewing angle and pixel response.
Very easy to use record and edit program. Perform as expected. Good equipment at a good price.
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!
I bought this Sony recorder because of it's beautiful design,ease of use and sony quality.I am not the one to record shows from tv.that's why I didn't care for tuner.But to my surprise.this is the first player that I noticed DOES NOT SHOW you the TRACK number!isn't it strange? even the cheapest $29 player has this feature.what do you think dear Sony? Unfortunately I had to return it.Did you really mean to reduce the cost?
I travel frequently, but do not have the space to carry a full camera bag. I travel to areas where anything of value in checked luggage will be stolen. So for a camera, I am limited to what will fit in my carry on bag. This means that I can take one lens with me. So the challenge is that with all the lens available, what do you take when you can only take one lens.For me, the Canon EF 28-135 is that one lens. It takes great shots, has image stabilization, and is relatively compact. I have used this lens all over the world, and have never been disappointed.
It's a very good lenses which works very well specially during good light conditions. Sometimes specially when de light is not good, the autofocus is very slow, but for the price it was fair.I could take nice portrait using its F2.5 aperture.
Bought these on sale for around $50 and I'm very satisfied with them. Provide deep bass, excellent mids, and decent highs for in ear headphones. Also comes with a bunch of earbuds so you can make it fit perfectly to drown outside noise.If they were over $100 I would not have bought them. I also wish they had a mini remote attached to it since I use it with my iPad a lot.
I've owned this iPod for a month now... These are the bad things you want to know about:Your digital "home videos" cannot be loaded onto your iPod until you shell out an extra $30 to Quicktime for a pass-code to upgrade to Quicktime 7 Pro. For videos to play on your iPod, you have to format them into "special" iPod files (this is totally `the quick and dirty', there are ways around this but...) and it has to be done in Quicktime Pro. The software included w/the iPod is only the basic Quicktime (have fun reading THOSE reviews!). Then be careful, don't EVER upgrade your Quicktime unless you want to spend $30 more to get the semi-annual "Pro" upgrades.This iPod also does not come with a charger.I give it 5 stars anyway because all the other upgrades redeem the misleading video capabilities. I got it to replace my 20Gb 4th G. It is definitely worth the purchase because (vs the 4th G) you get 10 extra gigs, a bigger screen, color display, and photo viewing capabilities. And when you do upgrade to Pro, the video looks great and the $30 feels worth it. Just wish I would have been warned about these inconvenient little surprises. So now you know!
This product has NO SUPPORT, and Microtek will not answer E-mail or online product support requests. The drivers bundled and shipped with the product are abysmal. Before buying check out the numerous sites with endless users complaining about their &quot;useless paperweights&quot;. But, then what do you expect from a company that has been transferred from one owner to another repeatedly the last few years, and according to the Milwaukee Business Journal has been whittled down to only 17 employees.
Good product with the right price. works great with my old pc, it is a lot faster now. Easy to install.
A few months ago, I decided I needed to upgrade my old Magellan Sportrak Pro, because I was tired of losing signal in canyons and heavily treed areas. So I started reading on forums and every online site I could find to decide what to buyBecause I love the DeLorme maps programs (like Street Atlas for my laptop when we take long road trips), I decided to get a DeLorme PN-20 after seeing it had good reviews. DeLorme had a special price going and a 30 day return policy, so I felt I had nothing to lose to try it. Then reading some more, I kept coming back to a couple of Garmin models that were highly recommended, the 60Csx and the Vista Hcx. I had never tried Garmins before, but I found some good deals on both handhelds and decided to try them as well.I received the PN-20 first, and I was impressed. It was definitely a nice handheld and seemed to acquire satellites much faster than my old Magellan. It had nice maps included in the package as well. My wife and I went on a few hikes, and I was pretty satisfied with the PN-20.Then a few days later, the Vista Hcx arrived. I was immediately taken with the really small size and weight, so handy it would fit in a shirt pocket. I also bought the Garmin Topo 2008, because the maps the Garmin's come with are pretty useless - you definitely want the extra Garmin software - you pay extra but it's worth it for sure. I loaded about a third of the western U.S. on a 2 Gb micro SD card, and then we tried it out. It was even more impressed with the Hcx than the PN-20. It was far faster in starting up, better in cover, plus the small size gave it a user edge in ergonomics. It also seemed to repeat tracks on known trails better than the PN-20, when walking on the same trails. I immediately decided to return the PN-20 for a refund.A few days later, the Garmin 60Csx arrived. This is also a very nice handheld GPS. Since I was now used to the Garmin Hcx interface, getting to know the 60Csx was easy. I loaded the exact same maps into the 60Csx and we went hiking again. The 60Csx performed fabulously, picking up satellites very fast, and finding a lot of them. It had a bit bigger screen than the Hcx, but part of it was a bit useless because of the time display always showing. It was also not quite as bright as the Hcx screen. But I liked the buttons a bit better on the 60Csx, so it was quite a challenge to decide which one to keep and which one to return.We went on a few more hikes, carrying both Garmins, one in each hand. Both of them seemed to pick up the same number of satellites, about the same startup times, and both duplicated our courses with equal accuracy. I was very impressed with both handhelds. I told my friend who was also interested in a better geocache handheld about my findings, and he decided on the 60Csx because of its rave reviews everywhere.While my buddy loves his 60Csx, I ended up keeping the Hcx, and for me, I think I made a good choice. The Hcx has two significant advantages over the 60Csx - for me anyway - it's small size and weight and the battery life, which to my knowledge is the longest of about any handheld. My Magellan used to go through batteries like it owned them - the Hcx batteries seem to last forever (exaggerating of course). For a truly portable handheld that performs great, you won't go wrong with either of these Garmins, but for me, the winner is the Vista Hcx.
I bought mine as an open boxed item and got a good deal though now I see the priced has dropped on a new lens. This lens is an old design and one feature it is lacking is IS. But as an all purpose lens for an amateur, it is working out great. I was borrowing a Canon 70-300 lens from my brother which was nice! I thought about purchasing it, but it was considerably higher priced. One of the features that I wished the Canon lens had was wide angle. The Canon was a great zoom lens otherwise. This is my compromise of getting a decent wide angle and zoom at a good price but without IS. I otherwise have my kit lens for my Canon Rebel XT which this lens now covers and a 50mm f1.8 which I like because it is a fast lens. The compact design of this lens is nice also as compared to the Canon.
I installed this product shortly after receiving it. It was easy to install and is working well. I cannot yet comment on reliability as there has not been sufficient elapsed time.
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.
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!
Not really impressed. Not comfortable on my lap. The middle area for cords is a good idea. But if uncomfortable I just don't use it.
While the photo display portion of the frame works fine, the video functionality is sorely lacking. Videos do not always display correctly, frequently freeze the frame requiring a reboot, and the repeat function never ever works.
Duplex saves paper and the machine work's very well and with quick printout's
I used this product to hook a phone line to my dish network receiver. It has worked flawlessly for yearsand still going strong.
Over the last 20 years I have used every type of portable music player ever made, Walkmans, Discmans, MD and MP3/CD and the Apple iPod is the best one yet. Let's start off with the storage capacity of the iPod, they come in 5, 10 and 20Gb models. On my 10Gb model I currently have 155 songs ripped at 256k VBR, which is indistinguishable from CD quality and which takes up about 1.5Gb of space. So, assuming that all other things are created equal I can put 900 songs on this at excellent quality. Assuming 3 minutes per song thats around 45 hours of excellent quality audio. Not too bad for something the size of a deck of cards. The user interface is almost intuitively obvious, scroll through menu selections and playlists with the scroll wheel, select menus with the &quot;menu&quot; button, skip forward and back and select tracks with the other buttons.Synching up with your Macintosh is trivial, connect the firewire cable to your Mac and plug it into the firewire port on the iPod. iTunes launches automatically and you can sync playlists and download music to the player. Download speeds are incredibly quick, it took about 5 minutes to put 1.5Gb of music on the player.The size of the player is perfect, it fits into a shirt or pants pocket or you can purchase an optional belt case.The downsides of the iPod are the stainless steel back, which is really cool but quickly picks up fingerprints and the fact that there is no way to replace the battery. Once your iPod battery has gone dead you are apparently supposed to throw the unit away. I would think that for a company such as Apple, which prides itself on thinking differently, that they might try to come up with with something that isn't going to end up in a landfill in a few years.The iPod is pricy, but the prices are dropping and for the money you get the best MP3 player in the business.
I received the headphones today and they are being sent back. No matter how I adjusted them they hurt my head. Also the sound quality isn't as good as expected. I have some Shure headphones which have a much better sound quality. Also the Shure headphones are better for noise canceling. Think I will stick with them. helga
I use the port-based VLAN feature to isolate a guest access point. The monitoring features are nice too.
These headphones work great. They make plane rides comfortable, the sound is excellent, and the noise cancelling is very good.These block out most of the noise, and what does come through is minimal. I purchased only one to try out, and I have purchased 5 more for others. I have let other people borrow, and they have been amazed. Other family members and friends have purchsed these after I had them use mine.I would have liked to have ways of charging the headphones instead of using up batteries all the time.
okay, i bouth these headphones because i was sick and tired of the ear buds that seem to be the fad recently1) they fall out easily2) the sound usually stinksbut there head phones stay on really well, you van shake your head around as mutch as humanly possible, and they some how stay on (seriously, ive been upside-down w/ these on) and they wont fall off. there also very comfortable (as long as you keep the black fuzzy stuff on). the sound Quality is AMAZING with these things. the base is clear and not fuzzy, the high notes are crisp, and they can go to very high volumes. on another review, someone said that everyone in the room can hear your music, and i think its rude, i agree... with the rudeness part, but these headphones dont leak anymore than any other head phones (although at it's highest volume, i've used them as quiet speakers).over all I strongly recoment these heaphones to anyone fedup with the ear-bud's evil tyranny over their music!!
I actually installed the DB8 Antenna in my attic, keeping the house from having an outdoor antenna on it. I live 30 miles southeast of a city and 60 miles southwest of a large city, so I pointed the DB8 north and did a channel scan and found out that I can get every channel from both cities (Without making any additional adjustments)! I went from getting 7-9 channels most of the time to getting all 22 available channels all the time. This antenna works much better than my old small analog antenna I had up in the attic. At least for my area/house, it could not have worked out any better.
I bought this camera just after it was introduced in 2007. My family is very active outdoors and I wanted a camera that I could take with me anytime, anywhere. In addition, I also write photo documentaries for a few active-outdoor blogs and websites. Finding a camera that could keep up was critical.As far as ruggedness, I've found no better. This camera has been with me while snow skiing, water water rafting, snorkeling, mountain climbing, rock climbing, caving/spelunking, on roller coasters, on log flumes...it's been to dozens of soccer games from 90 degrees to 20 degrees, in rain, in snow...it's been wet as much as it's been dry. In 2009 I took over 22 GB of pictures on this camera alone, without fail. I can throw it in a backpack or my pocket, and it's ready to go when I need it. It has, without a doubt, held up to it's name.Admittedly, the picture quality isn't the best (not DSLR quality) but for a point and shoot pocket sized camera it's very good. For general personal use, and even my photo-blogging use it's more than adequate. 8/10 picture quality.Battery life, as indicated elsewhere, is variable based on usage. In light usage, a battery can last a week. In heavy usage, half a day. I have a total of 4 batteries that will get me through a day of the heaviest usage--so it's always ready.
I have to give this television the lowest score possible because it never even worked...either time we got it! It looked like the perfect tv for the under cabinet space in our kitchen - we didn't really need a tv-dvd combo since it's just for me to watch while cooking. But we wanted something sleek and as large as possible but that could fold up under the cabinet. There really are not many choices out there to fit this decription. So many of them have been discontinued by the manufacturers. This one arrived, we set it up and...nothing. The remote didn't work and the tv only picked up a couple channels. We sent it back and Amazon sent us a new one which did basically the same thing as the first. We even checked the batteries with a tester and tried all different cables and wires. Nothing. I wouldn't advise anyone to take a chance on this tv.
This device sure beats the old cable or even the self-timer. No wasted fotos and you can maintain the element of surprise for a more natural foto.
These little speakers work great and are very convenient for traveling. Pretty good sound and a great way to share I-Pod music with my husband
I was eerie at first buying my first Sony laptop becuase of Sony reputation not in the computer industry. I owned several Dell laptops and was a little apprehensive in buying a Sony brand. However, to my surprise, my Sony laptop have been performing well for the past 7 months that I am using it. I recently got a a well known brand out of Austin and the darn thing kept draggin its heels upon boot-up and shutdown. I didn't even put any third partie softwares on it -- just whatever came with pre-loaded. As for this Sony laptop, I had installed LightRoom and other photo CPU intensive softwares and it doesn't seem to slow down by noticeable amount.One thing that do not like about this Sony laptop is that they pre-installed a bunch of useless software. They are pretty useless and annoying if you are not a computer novice. If you reformat the hard drive and install Vista Ultimate with all of the necessary drivers, you should have a clean and un-cluttered OS. Sony even offer this thing calls "Dowload Taxi" that allows you to selectively select all of the drivers you want for continuous download and installation.Hope this review help.
Until this ad for a Onkyo Receiver is fixed, it is an ad for a pair of gloves and the written description is not what you will get. I called the seller, got my money back and shipping costs to boot, so I do recommend this seller, Tool King, out of the Denver area as a seller you might like to do business with, but tools or gloves would be the product you might want to seek. Good seller, bad ad.
The zoom button fell off after a couple of weeks - trying to find replacement or warranty (hoho! It's refurbished after all). Great pictures and easy to use - Love the onboard speaker for playback of mpg movies.
this DB8 multidirectional atenna is the best that we have tried in years .. we live in an area that is very bad for cable or satillite reception.. this atenna picks up local channel better then anything that we have tried before ... it would be a great buy for anyone looking for an antenna to pick up their local stations with the new systems coming on line of feburay..thanks again ..
I bought this turkey at Fry's for $17 and have regretted ever since. The connection is faulty, the sound terrible the GUI unfriendly. I went to Frys originally to get a second Turtle Beach Audio Advanatge sound card but they didn't have it (not produced any longer, I think). I now have ordered from Amazon a Micro II Sound Card from Turtle Beach to replace this clunker. I hope it is as good as my original card (which is fantastic!)
I am very happy with my purchase. The price was absolutely awsome. I would say that this TV is the best value and it ranks right at the top as far as picture quality and options for expanding your home entertainment system.
I got this reader from Amazon and I did not have any problems at all. I used Sandisk SD cards, Viking, Canon and Sandisk CF cards and Sony memory stick with my IntelliFlash. I would definitely recommend this reader.
Price is what sold me on this particular receiver. In the time that i have had it, it has sounded good and performed as expected.
Product is deployed @ home and is working as desired. I work in the enterprise network space and I would not recommend this unit for that space. But it is working great in my home network. The unit does have SNMP support and I manage the unit using free-software found on the web. I'm pleased with it's current deployment.
This is an incredible little drive enclosure. I dropped in an old SATA drive I had, put everything together and hooked it up. I had a few problems getting my laptop to recognize the drive at first over Firewire, but that may have been a cable problem. Over USB there was no issue. Both USB and Firewire work beautifully now. It's fast, pretty quiet (though that's got more to do with the hard drive inside), and very well ventilated. The look matches the look of a Mac perfectly, and looks great on the desk.This thing uses an Oxford chipset (considered to be a solid chipset - check out some of the techie forums for details), and I've had no problems with it so far. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. A great choice, and highly recommended!
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.
These worked really well for the first 6 months or so, but now they make annoying pop! crack! sounds ALL the time, even when I'm not playing music, and it's incredibly annoying. I will be buying a different brand.
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!!!
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.
These are good floppies and they work well. I don't need floppies that often but on the occasional need these work fine.
Theses speakers have a great sound and a great look. Very nice for the price.
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.
The orange color makes them very easy to see in low light conditions. Like under or behind a desk. Very easy to install and will help keep the wires from being stressed too much.
Good sound for the price. I use them inside hooked up to an older receiver so that I could deliver sound without taking up space. Don't purchase if brand name is important to you or if you're looking for top of the line and full range sound quality. If bass is important, these obviously won't deliver at the same level as a subwoofer. Buy them, you'll be satisfied.
It sounds good, looks Hi-Tech, is rugged, provides means to charge Bosch Battery Packs. Unfortunately it doesn't have input lines to work with external devices but for what it does, it does quite well.
I recently received this Sony receiver and am very pleased with it. The hook up was quick and easy and the owners manual is well-written. I wanted something specifically with Optical sound inputs and this unit has not one, but two of them, along with a digital coaxial input port. The first thing I did upon hooking up this receiver was to play a DVD which I had just recently played on my non-optical receiver that I am replacing.Let me tell you...I started hearing sounds from this DVD that I never heard before!! I just stood in the middle of the room laughing at the amazing sound that was now coming from my speakers! I now know what true 5.1 surround sound is supposed to sound like. The channel separation was amazing and the multiple output modes (movie, music, concert hall, etc.) were fun to play with. I am able to tell this receiver exactly how far away from the speakers I am sitting and even tell it if the rear channel speakers are sitting high or low. This receiver has a large variety of customizable features that are simple enough for a novice like me to understand and program. The price is great, the features are great and I am completely pleased and cannot imagine upgrading again for a long, long time.
I'm probably an advanced amateur in skill level. We transitioned from film to digital around 2004 with two Nikon Coolpix cameras and one Canon Elph, all 3-5-megapixel machines, all nice enough but I wanted to get back to an SLR (I have several old Nikon F, Ftn, and F2 film SLRs that I still love), in digital. The technology has improved since our first digitals only a few years ago, now having little or no time lag on start-up, between shots, etc. We have a friend who is a pro who has shot for National Geographic and done some splendid photo books and he recommended the Canon Rebel XT, but by the time I got around to purchasing, the XTi was available and looked better. It is full-featured, takes quality shots, and is ridiculously easy and intuitive to use, a really nice job by Canon. It's bigger than our older, compact digital cameras but a bit smaller and a lot lighter than my venerable Nikon F film SLR's, and the power of the XTi - - range of "film" speeds, frames-per-minute in action mode, scenes settings, battery life, etc., are all very competitive. Auto-focusing is very fast and accurate. I think that digital SLR technology has evolved to a wonderful degree and it's probably tough to find a "bad" camera, but the Canon XTi is certainly an excellent choice. The comprehensive anti-sensor-dust approach is also a nice feature, although the wide zoom ranges on many of the lenses reduces the need and frequency for lens changing, which is fine with me, changing lenses is, at best, a bit awkward under most field conditons.The built-in flash is, predictably, very limited in application and output, and the neckstrap rings could be better designed and perhaps better located on the body, but other than those minor caveats, I have no complaints and I absolutely love using it, which is as it should be.I'm sure that there are several other excellent digital SLR's out there, but I'm very happy with the XTi and recommend it.
When replacing print cartridges there is a folding, wire spring that contacts the cartridge. The spring easily comes out of place. If so, it will damage a printed circuit when the cartridge is installed. The printer is now worthless. I had no luck with support or repair parts. Searching for help, discovered multiple postings of this issue.
Sure it is great, when it works. We've had problems with this product sporatically since purchase. Now, 5 months after purchase it is incapable of loading a DVD altogether. It looks like other customers are having the same problems. With almost $50 in shipping, this DVD player cost us more than $20 a month for it's life.
I bought this soley because my wife has a video ipod and there is no easy way to get videos onto it (unless purchased from iTunes).This works great!I simply insert a thumb drive and either record a live TV show or transfer a pre-recorded show from my DVR.The wife loves to transfer her soaps so she can watch them while working out and now use it to transfer movies to my laptop or my ipod for viewing while traveling.Its kinda pricey but well worth it!
The Sony Mini DV Head Cleaner saved my life at work, with a problem transferring to DVD a camera tape from my Canon Vixia camcorder that had horrible pixellation and choppy audio segments.We'd used a Radio Shack brand mini DV head cleaner that didn't clear up the problem.With the 10 second run of the Sony brand cleaner, I am back in business!I'm so glad I found this on Amazon.com
Like most people out there, I am taking more photos and videos, downloading more music on my computer and filling up my hard drive faster than I can imagine. So I found myself looking for a reliable and easy back up solution.I considered three options.1. DVD RW: Cheapest option as I already had a DVDRW drive on my laptop. However, adding and deleting files is not convenient. This turned out to be a good option only for archiving files. Not constantly adding and deleting to your collections. And one is limited by the 4.7 GB limit on each disc (the dual layered blanks are still expensive and prices wont come down for another 12 months.)2. Portable USB powered hard drives: The most convenient option. No power required as these drives are powered by your USB 2.0 connection. Excellent form factor (would fit in some shirt pockets, all jacket pockets, and weigh the same as an ipod. By the way I considered utilizing my ipod as well but found it cumbersome and not easy to use on computers not equipped with the ipod software.)3. Desktop hard drives: This drive fits into this category. Advantages were the price (this drive is available with $50 mail in rebates -- search around) and reliability of the Iomega brand (I've owned other Iomega products in the past.) It has a 110v to 240v ability allowing you to use it all over the world. And it is silent.Disadvantages are that its not exactly portable at 10 lb. So if you dont intend to carry this everywhere (I dont intend to lug around my treasure trove of documents, mp3s, or photos everywhere I go) this turns out to be an ideal option.One final comment. If you have a USB 1.1 connection on your computer, be prepared for extremely slow transfer speeds. I just got a laptop with a USB 2.0 connection and am amazed.Bottom line. Excellent purchase. I have used it for two weeks and am just delighted overall.
This unit provides sharp pictures with a variety of inputs & is useful as a pc monitor or tv. I also have a Viewsonic 19" pc monitor and the good quality of that unit steered me towards their brand when I wanted a wide screen tv.
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 product is perfect for my application. The price is extremely affordable and is much better than purchasing locally - especially with free shipping.
I had bought this way back in 2005 and was extremely pleased by it! Apple as such needs no introduction and this product did not fail to impress either. I guess it would have been useful even now hadn't it been stolen. With the iPhone now though, it tends towards redundancy...
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.
These headphones are really great and very affordable. I am always hesitant on ordering headphones online because what happens if you buy a pair of inexpensive headphones and they suck? its a hassle to deal with. These headphones however are worth it. Before these headphones I would use the Bose In-ear headphones. Yes, when you pay 80 bucks for headphones they will definitely sound amazing. Downside? Ive been through 2 different pairs over a year span because they dont hold up if your into physical activities. Ex: if the cords get pulled on from rigourous activity (ie the gym), they will start to lose connectivity to the ear bud and eventually totally lose sound. The next brand I used was Skullcandy. Cheap in price, cheap in manufacturing = waste of money. Sound quality was ok, but when you walk around with them in, you can hear the wires rubbing against your shirt or pants and it distorts the sound. These V-Moda earbuds do none of these things, have great durability, and great sound. I have another pair of large noise reduction headphones that i use on planes and i compared them last month on a flight and the V-Moda cancelled the noise out better! This is a great product for an affordable price. Trust me when you read this, I am a regular consumer just like you, weary of product reviews.
Beware buying this product from the vendor "Citi Electronics." They shipped me generic no-name brand cables, instead of the unique Cables-To-Go snagless custom boots. The "generics" are like typical Ethernet cables with the thick molded boot that fully encapsulates the plastic tab used to unlock the cable from a jack. I've found trying to press on this thick "thumb bump" boot to push on the tab difficult to use and sometimes I have to pull the boot back in order to press directly on the tab to properly disengage it. It seems these generic boots are just too large and may actually be pressed up against the jack housing causing tension on the jack and making disengagement harder (hence my need to peel back the boot or forcibly push the cable further into the jack to unload the tension on the tab).Which is why I now use the Cables-To-Go snagless versions as it uses a light and small vinyl flap that rests on the plastic locking tab to aid in disengaging yet allows easy unobstructed view and access to this tab to ensure you are properly disengaging it without adding any stress or tension to the connection.
This is a great product. Worked first time for both printers, one on the supported list Epson Photo R1800 large format, and an older HP 1700cp large format. It even worked with an HP3050 that belongs to work, but the firewall from the work laptop prevented the laptop from printing to it so I had to connect it. Easy to set up BUT I have a pretty substantial networks background (on real computers). PC use strange print protocols like "raw"... OH.. and the ethernet bridge is great, cheapest you'll find anywhere...
As soon as I got the camera I could tell it was a good one by the instruction manual. I'm still reading and learning how to us it. My husband and I enjoy trying out the different features and we'er pleased with the pictures we've taken. We highly recommend this camera to both a novis and the more experience photographer.
Toshiba doesn't know what customer service is , I bought a new 52hmx95 over a month ago and it took much yelling to get a lamp replace bulb . I installed it and the tv still doesn't work..Called Toshiba and got the same old run around .. Bad tv , bad company ..
there have been so many reviews of this camera that I doubt there is much I can add, except this...I have been an amateur photographer for nearly thirty years and about 10 years ago switched to Nikon film cameras. I have an F80 and an F90X, but my favourite is my F90X with MB10. I love the robustness of it. In February I purchased a Nikon D80 and just after bought an MBD80 for it. I was initially worried that it would not be the equal of my tough F90, however, last weekend, on the Monday public holiday I accidently left my D80 outside and it was rained on for two hours, quite heavy rain. I am immensely relieved to be able to say that the camera, though thoroughly wet on the outside, is fine. No water had penetrated the lens mount, the memory card hatch or the rubber boots which cover the connections on the side of the body. The top screen is fine and the rear screen is fine too. I had the sense not to turn it on and see if it was OK. I took the MBD80 off and the batteries out of it. I dried all the outside surfaces with tissue and let it sit in a warm room near a heater for that night and half the next day. When I put the batteries back in the MBD80 it fired up OK. I have read forums where people have said that the D80 weather sealing is not pro level, well, if people expect it to be better than this they should buy a Nikonos
My second IOGear KVM. Love both of them. Just works perfectly. Soft switch from keyboard is very useful. Like Plug-and-play functionality. Have experienced no issues. And the price is very good considering this is all you need (no extra cables needed). Highly recommended.
The battery is great, but Amazon offers the accessory kit with the same battery, plus a mini-dv tape and a carrying case for the same price. The case is useless for the ZR series, but might come in handy for some other purpose.
I was sent the wrong item! I ordered the BoxWave Capacitive iPad Styra and was sent the BoxWave Capacitive iPad Stylus instead!
We needed a camera to replace our Kodak C743 that my wife carries in her purse. We use a Digital SLR most of the time, but we like to have one with us for those times we "wish we had a camera".Anyway, here are some good points about this camera. Put it on the simple mode and you get great pics. Some pics have some red-eye, but it is probably one of the better compact cameras on handling red-eye. Its very durable and easy to use. We recently came back from a vacation on took almost 1400 pictures with this camera. All with the flash and the battery held up well.The only real bad point I have on this camera is the size. Its kind of bulky for a "compact" camera, but overall I would recommend it as a buy.
Once again Amazon have topped the hit parade, dispatching the camera to an hotel in New York, arriving beautifully gift packed ready for the arrival of my wife. Wonderful service, I cannot thank them enough for a fantastic price which could not be beaten . The camera was pristeen and was soon storing pic's for me to enjoy on her return.
This card is very fast and confortable, 4GB in one card is a great deal with the speed that it has....It has been very useful to get this one.
This product is easy to use and easy set up out of the box , accurate great points of intrest and quality product, much better than the 4.3 garmin product (POS) I have in my other car
The router only worked for a day then went out.I would not bye a used one again.get a new router!!!!!
My job has me on the computer with intensive mouse use in technical programs 8 to 10 hours per day. I have battled mouse fatigue in my right hand and arm for years and had found the touchpad on my laptop to provide a nice left hand alternative to the right arm problems. I finally decided to try EasyCat external touchpad to provide a similar option for the desktop computers that I have to use. It works as specified and provides the relief I need. The only thing that might be better is to have a touchpad built into the left side of a keyboard, but I'm not aware of that option in any product. This works great so far.
Very good sound quality, but thats not enough to justify the price really. What does justify it is the reduction in ambient noise. If you can handle in ear buds these dramatically outperform the Bose active system. You get a better ambient noise reduction, from a system that does not require batteries, and a much more neutral sound. If you like the Bose sound thats fine, but I tend to prefer a much less coloured sound, so these suit me. For a Sennheiser fan these will sound good. Also impressive is the build quality, these things are well made and durable, so that helps justify the cost.SUMMARY: great for travel and noisy environments if you like in ear buds. Great neutral sound and high quality construction.
What can one say other than everyone who takes digital photos needs extra batteries. These are the best ones to have.
This GPSr is a great device for those wanting to start geocaching as a hobby. The hallmarks of this device are its ease of use and reliability.
All is well with this product and the instructions included for installation by anyone reasonably familiar with overhead roll up section residential garage door. One exception, an item not provided by the mfg rep when contacted by 800# is that a typical installation requires the ceiling track to slope toward the opening. The door requires the center of gravity for weight to be slightly toward down direction in order for the lifting cable to stay taught when starting down motion. If ceiling track is level, as may be logical, the cable tension monitor device will trigger and stop down motion. No other issues with operation or ease of use.
What can i say, this tv is great for all purposes!! im very glad that i went with toshiba!
I bought the Sony RDR-GX7 just before XMAS 2003 as a present for my wife and I after having researched it to death and procrastinated over it endlessly. Ultimately, we felt it was the best buy out there. While I have been highly impressed with the many capabilities and picture quality of this DVD recorder, one of the major reasons that I paid the top price for it was its iLink capability using "One Touch Dubbing". Using this function one is supposed to be able to digitally record an entire DV tape and then later edit it with little loss of picture & sound quality. However, using the iLink has revealed either an Achille's heel of this DVD recorder or, hopefully, an isolated problem. It will not record - via the iLink port - a complete miniDV tape playing in a digital camcorder. I am using my less that two year old Canon ZR45 miniDV camcorder. After an unpredictable and variable amount time the RDR-GX7 just stops recording from the camcorder and starts to "Write Info" - meaning that as far as it is concerned all of the tape has been copied and it is saving other associated data to the DVD disc. When this happens, the camcorder, however, has not reached the end of the tape and still has large part of the tape still left to record to the DVD disc. I have tried to copy the miniDV tapes to all types of recordable DVDs from different manufacturers (TDK, Verbatim, Imation, Memorex) all to no avail. I thought that perhaps the problem lay with the firewire cable that I was using but, using a second new one, did not solve the problem either. It does not matter which recording quality setting one uses, the problem remains. So finally in frustration, I returned RDR-GX7 to Circuit City for repairs and was told that because the Sony 90 day Warranty had passed, and not withstanding having the Circuit City extended warranty, the machine would have to be sent out for repairs and, pending the outcome, then we would see what to do next. So I am waiting for it to return. I bought the extended waranty because of a previous bad experience with a Sony CD player which failed withing a week of the expiry of its warranty period - but that's another story. I have read of no comments on the the iLink function and how it works for people but anyone considering this recorder certainly needs to test this capability very quickly after purchasing it.Update2/1/2005OK. So this update is a little overdue:-) I still have the digital problems mentioned above. After I got the recorder back from Circuit City, who sent it to Sony for "repairs", it still would not carry out the "One Touch Dubbing" from my Canon Digital camcorder. I can only surmise that there is probably an incompatibility with the Canon and Sony digital recording formats. Having said this the formats that the two use are supposed to be the same - I checked both their DV recording format information in their manuals.Apart from this, and after hundreds of hours of recording DVDs of all varieties and from all sources (TV & VHS tapes), I am still very happy with the recorder and would recommend it to anyone considering purchasing a DVD recorder. I see that the latest trend has gone toward offering DVD/VHS recorders - perhaps the best option for those wishing to copy their old VHS tapes. And Sony has a model in that category too!
The 3 buttons on this scanner are never used as I crop, adjust, etc. before printing, as for the scanner itself working great after one year and is used often, for the price a great deal. Next time (if every) I will upgrade for one without button, Every thing I have is a cannon as I have good luck with them. 4 stars is just about right
I totally agree with all the other glowing reviews... great photo quality, even better than that of the website I used to upload to and get pictures by mail. Colors are truer and whites are whiter. Probably cheaper in the long run to print at home using this great little machine, when you take into account shipping or driving to a store to pickup. Oh, and it was super-easy to set up... took less than 15 minutes to unpack it and get it printing from Adobe Photoshop, and it interfaces perfectly!
Sure, your sound quality is going to take a hit going over FM, but it's surprisingly good sound for a transmitter based solution. You can't beat the ease of use and simplicity of this thing. I kind of wish they'd not put a dongle in the middle of the audio cable, either that or a 2nd USB charge port on lighter plug.
I'm giving these cdr's a 5 (although I don't actually own the actual product) b/c I know TDK makes quality products, but anyone know what color dye these cd-r's use? Hopefully, it is the dark blue one, but it seems rare.
I love this little antenna. It was much smaller than I expected, but works great. I have it hanging near my ceiling inside and am now able to get most of the local channels. Can't wait until spring to put it on a big pole outside. I should then be able to get ALL the channels.I live in a low-lying area, am not serviced by any cable-TV services, and I really can't afford the monthly expense of a satellite service. When an ice storm toppled my big outdoor antenna, I was stuck with old-fashioned "rabbit ears" but could only get one channel. Now I actually have a choice of 4 or 5 so I am thrilled to have variety again. LOLI researched antennas and for the money, this is the best. I would recommend it to anyone who, like me, is on a tight budget and lives in an area where it is tough to get reception.
i hooked them up just as the instructions said, i turned them on and they stayed on for like 5 seconds and never came back on again. There is no trouble shooting guide no help on their website, i even called them and they couldnt help me. So i suggest that u dont purchase this product.
I got this product in today. Great arrival time! It was a little more scratched up than expected, but it's for my husband to use at work so I'm not too sad. So far it works great. I just wish it came with its own ear buds.
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? ;-)
This is a very good introductory SLR digital camera.The kit lens feels cheap, but takes decent pictures.However, buy 50mm EF 1.8f prime (about $70) , or if you could afford about 2 to 3 hundred dollars more, buy 1.4f and you are set for the sharpest, amazing, and relatively portable SLR camera ever (those prime lenses are fast and actually takes better picture than the lens that cost over $1000 IMO).Dust shaking feature is also a good addition, but you would still need to manually blow the dust off after some times of usage.My only complain with this camera is the construction of the body.It's small (some people might like that), but I would rather have a bigger body like 30D or 5D for a better grip. In addition, it feels cheaper/weaker than a compatable Nikon models or higher end canon bodies.If you don't like that, wait for 40D (probably an upgrade of 30D).Overall, 5 star camera that you could use for long times to come.Or, since digital SLR camera do improve so fast, use this as your starter for few years, and if you really get into the photography, you have an option of getting a newer and better model later on and give this to your wife or something :)
I purchased this item to use on trail runs that I do with other 4X4 owners. When standing outside the vehicle and using the hand held setup I got a range of about a mile and a half. The primary way that I use this radio is with a 3' FireStik mounted to a cross member on my roof rack. This set up puts the antenna right in the middle of the roof of my SUV and makes for a great ground plane. I then run 18' of coax along the roof rack, through the rear window and under the floor mats to the front of the cabin. I check the antenna tuning each time I set it up and I get over 5 miles range in mountainous terrain and over 10 miles in open country.I like this radio because it fits my needs. I want to be able to take it down when I am not on the trails or traveling in remote areas, but I want it to be quick and easy to set up when I do want to use it. I am sure I can get better features and longer range with a permanent setup and a "big box" radio, but I am completely satisfied with this product. It is versatile and easy to use once you familiarize yourself with the controls and their locations.
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.
I bought one of these from eTailElectronics here on Amazon. Less than seventy bucks shipped. what a great deal and what a great player.I bought this because I wanted to get into SACDs and DVD-Audio before it completely disappeared......and more importantly , I didn't have much bread.this is unit is perfect for my needs.I bought a hand full of SACD discs already and they all sound great. simple to use, its basically idiot proof, I don't even plan to watch movies with it, just play SACDs and any DVD-audio discs I can scrounge up.Highly reccommended all the way around and you can't go wrong buying from eTailElectronics. good folks, from the heartland.
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.
I have not use this camera for 7 month. Today I tryed to use this camera to take some pictures but I cannot make any! The picture in the LCD is fuzzy and tailing. I cannot make out what is in the image. After taken picture, there are lots of ladder plus the fuzzy things. The old picture in the CF card can be showned clearly and normally. So that mean the LCD is good. Try many ways to solve the problem. But I cann't. Then I went online and find many people had the same problem of bad CCD. I just bought it 2 years and it cannot be used any more. It is really bad camera!The problem of CCD was fixed by Nikon free of charge. I am satisfied with the service and the product.
This palm case is definitely worth the money. The hard shell protects your palm from getting scratched and/or dented, especially while being carried around at the bottom of your bag. The case allows easy access to your palm and stylus, and also snaps tightly shut, so your palm is safe when you're on the go! If you buy a palm, you should invest in this case!
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!
Just received them and they sound fantastic! Definitely worth the upgrade to the default earphones the iPhone3G came with. I had done some research and wanted to get earphones below $100. Looked at V-Moda, Sony, Skullcandy and even Shure earphones. So after reading reviews and looking at price points on those products, I had come to a decision to just get these. I can say that I'm not one bit disappointed in having to choose these! These are great earphones for the price and sound quality! Excellent bass and highs/mids are good. Used the default sized ear buds and really did a good job canceling the outside noise as mentioned. The quality build of the earphones feels solid and doesn't seem cheap at all. So, If you are looking for good quality and awesome sound these are for you.
I purchased this router as a wireless solution for my college house. The idea of not having ethernet cable snaking every which way, and through the walls seemed pleasant enough.No one could maintain a connection to the wireless network for more than 20 minutes at a time. I tried upgrading the firmware, even using open source firmware, but to no avail. I ended up returning the product to Amazon, who gave me a refund. Getting my money back was the most satisfying part of buying this router.I can't recommend this product for people in search of a cheap, but reliable wireless solution. If you're willing to sacrifice quality for price, consider yourself warned.I opted for an SMC Barricade model instead, and couldn't be happier with the results.
Unit looks very elegant, but It has a few hiccups like it will not play dual format disc the HD version,but it will play standard version.Go figure.Also rentals from netflix cross your fingers that they will play.
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.
I have a Lenovo T500 and was looking for a sleeve that will protect the laptop snugly. This turns out to be the perfect one. Another nice touch is that under the zipper, there is an interior wrap that goes over the laptop to prevent the zipper touching the laptop. The workmanship is great and the price was very reasonable. Note that unlike some other sleeves, this one does NOT have extra room to store your power adapter and cords.
I AM NOT GOING INTO ALL OF THE SPECIFICS, BUT OUT OF 9 DVD PLAYERS I OWN, THIS IS MY FAVORITE----THOSE ANNOYING LETTERBOX MOVIES ZOOM INTO STANDARD AT ONE CLICK WITH VERY EQUAL BALANCING ON THE CUTOFF SO THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A STANDARD MOVIE, YOU DO NOT MISS ANYTHING...IT PLAYED ALL OF MY DVD-R'S AND MY SVCD'S...I WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING, IN FACT I MAY BUY ANOTHER.
Afer 3 months the transmitting unit died! Other cons: 1. it requires new batteries every 2 or 3 weeks, 2. not ergonomic, 3. the cover difficult to open to change the batteries. I guess you get what you paid for!
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.
It is the factory orginal battery. It works like it is supposed to work. Amazon has the best price on it. What more needs to be said?
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.
This portable 7 inch has been the best thing I bought beside my new truck. It is so convenient to use on business trips and road trips with the family. The picture quality is probably the best in the market among portable DVD players. Sound is great and the best thing about the players is that its capable of playing my music CDs I made through my computer. Now thats a "Picture Perfect" product in my book!
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.
These were just what I needed, and they were delivered promptly. Couldn't have asked for more.
NOW this is an addendum to the following review: I need to call Sony support AGAIN as I can't open the CD changer as of Dec 08...so until resolved, I move the rating back to 4 stars..(Prior: SO sorry to anyone who read my revised review complaining about the CD changer.....IT WAS OPERATOR malfunction.....I ended up calling a real live person at Sony for support . The CD changer was not broken at all.... it turns out I just did not hold the "open/close" button down long enough........I will go back to my original 5 stars for this product for the money, now....You can even shuffle songs , so go for it..Just don't expect superior sound quality, but it really isn't bad for the kitchen.)
My first pair of these were purchased in 2004 and I used them with an iPod. I was very pleased with how perfect they sounded plug into an iPod. I can hardly stand them on full blast but even on full the clarity (and BASS!!!!!!!) is impeccable. My first pair went with me to Iraq and lasted me through a two year deployment. I just recently had to buy a new pair due to some wear like the pads cracking a bit and a crack in the swivel joint, but with that said they went with me to IRAQ! I took them on every convoy. I'll never buy any other head phone.
Bought two of these for my daughter-in-laws for Christmas.They both used them with-in a couple weeks,said it was easy,and quick and not scarry like they thought.The meat was so tender and tasty,they each said they liked there pressure cooker alot!I have a couple different sizes of presto's and I love the way they make a cheap cut of roast tasty and tender,great for pulled pork sandwitchs!!
Excellent celestial binoculars for the price. The view is generally quite good, the device is not exceedingly heavy and they are rugged. This is an inexpensive pair of binoculars perfect for casual celestial viewing. The distortion of at the perimeter of the field of view becomes more apparent after usign them for a couple of hours, but overall the quality of viewing is good.Update to my review 7-22-08. After using these binoculars for another year and some others, I can make additional recommendations for astronomical viewing. These ones still perform reasonably well for hunting down objects in dark sky (M, etc.) and are OK in bad conditions for getting oriented. However, for less money (about $50.00) I got a much better pair of Barska 15x70 at Big5 Sporting Goods. The Barskas are a better celestial scope, pariticularly in dark skies. I sometimes still start with the Nikon to get oriented, but once I am set to look in detail at things, the Barska gives a much better view, higher magnification, clearer field, less distortion. Therefore, I revise this review to indicate that the Nikons are perhaps not a great value. Also, the Barskas come with a really lame case, but who cares, cheap binoculars are meant to be out of the case and heavily used - don't baby them.
This device is nothing fancy, but it works perfectly. It is simple and does the trick.
The battery was dead when I received it. The company stands behind it's product and promptly sent me a new battery. Very satisfied with this company, buy with confidence.
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.
The monitor is very nice, with excellent picture quality and response time. The speakers, as is typical with most monitors with built in speakers, stink, but I've never heard a monitor with good speakers. If you want good picture quality at a reasonable price, you will enjoy this monitor.
Personally, I feel the button layout could not be any better: video game controllers have evolved into this interface and it works equally well for CD players. My original intent was to use this as an MP3 audio book player for my mother, therefore, the interface should be as easy as possible and those stylish (but silly) remote-controlled players would not do. I was very sad to return this product, however, due to the following problems.The biggest issue was that occasionally the player would not resume playback from where you had shutdown. I discovered this to be caused by the play button. The play button requires a full one-second press in order to start the player loading. If you merely just click the play button, you hear a short crackle and &quot;wa la&quot; your resume memory has just been erased.Other issues:- Cannot scan (fast forward/rewind) within MP3 files.- Headphone connector seemed a little noisy.- Info display could be better considering its 3 line by 16 character layout.- File name and ID3 tag scrolling is annoyingly slow.- 2 to 5 second gaps between MP3 files (nobody offers gapless MP3 playback).Pros:- Great button layout and very easy to use.- The games are stupidly entertaining while listening to audio books.- The included headphones are super comfortable and do not leak noise.
We bought 2 of these Real Digital monitors for my Mac G5 dual-monitor editing system at work. The resolution on them is absolutely horrible. At the end of each day I feel like I'm about to go blind. On the higher resolution settings, you cannot read the type because the pixels bleed together. On the lower resolution settings, the aliasing and jagged edges harken back to the days of Mac Classic. If you are considering buying this particular monitor for use with a computer, you'd be better off throwing your money out the window. We decided to return them and spring for Mac-brand flat-panel monitors. The difference is astonishing.
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.
Cable was easy to use to connect my RF modulator to my old TV so that I could use a new DVD player. It worked great and was very affordable.
i bought this item, listed as "new" from "shopcell". what arrived in the mail could hardly be described that way. i received an fm transmitter that was not in any sort of manufacturers packaging (unless thats how you describe a ziplock baggie) and came with "instructions" that appeared to have been xeroxed multiple times over. i have no way of telling if this item is actually new, refurbished or just used. there doesnt appear to be any cosmetic damage, and have yet to see if it even works properly. price aside, this was a most frustrating purchase. i guess you do get what you pay for. i use amazon less than some other online retailers but really thought they did a good job of managing their sellers. maybe i was mistaken.
Ok so I ordered this charger because I knew it was the best one around. I have researched it on a number of sites. (start here http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/C204W/C204WA.HTM ) I know what it looks like. Then in the mail I get the "Travel Charger"? That isn't the same thing! I don't know how many other people Accessory Genie sent this travel charger to, but it isn't what you thought it was.Also what is the deal with the batteries? It clearly states that you get 2500 batteries with this (made by PowerEx) they sent me some 2450? That are made from some no name company. So if you got "The Smart and Speedy Travel Charger" you got the wrong thing!
Well constructed, perfect sized carry case for tripod. I could not find a carry case for my Sunpak 620, but this one is just perfect.
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.
Can't beat the price... the price at a retail store outside is about $30! Don't go for an expensive cable... digital signals are the same irrespective of the quality of the medium. Item arrived super fast in less than a week.
The Pixma MP530 quickly connected and operated properly on a PC running Windows, and a Mac running both Vista and Mac OS 10.4.11. It will take some time to see how the ink cartridges hold out, but so far they seem to be doing fine.
This lamp was disappointing: it was poor quality and when I put it together it wobbled. I returned it, but it cost $25 to pay for shipping, which is not refundable. Would NOT recommend.
love it. can store more than 1K pics (depending on the settings). I love it.
I had been looking for something to use on weekends to keep me out of my home office. I had seen these at various retailers and kick myself now for not buying local.This arrived with a crack with made it unstable - not to looks but weight distribution.Returned immediately.
Bought this mounting kit for a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. Kit fits well in dash. Stereo mounted up well with kit. Fast shipping, good price. Would buy again.
I've had this printer for a while now, and was pleased enough to convince my mom to buy the same one. Very good print quality, and decent speed. Where these guys say 6 minutes for a print job to get to the printer, sounds really way off to me! Is it in their network/spooling? Can't be the printer.We've had no problems at all, ever, with feeding paper, and I've gone through immense quantities of it. Cheap to run.Minor complaint: The standard font(s) seem to be less bold than some other printers. Courier, for example, looks as if the characters are a bit "thinner" on ink than other printers give.Long term complaint: I found that the print quality goes down drastically, some say after moving the unit uncarefully without removing the drum/toner, though it didn't seem to be the cause for us. This was never a problem with mom's, only mine, which admittedly was moved more and used more. It took a REAL good cleaning of the entire drum unit, sloshing it down with alcohol-soaked rags, including meticulous cleaning of the entire green print drum. It prints as good as new again. Whether I'll have to repeat the cleaning later, I don't know.But would I buy another Brother printer? Without a doubt, yes!
I fly quite a bit, and a lot of what I work on is what I consider to be sensitive, often including my customers intellectual property. Whether I'm working on-site at a customer or on a plane, there was often the worry of being shoulder surfed, and especially when you are at a client site and you can't arrange to have your back to a wall. These privacy screens are very VERY good, well worth the investment to protect from prying eyes. Even at a mere 45 degrees off of center it becomes difficult to view the contents of the screen. I still get amused by the comments about the very red or bright gold appearing screen.The contrast and brightness is excellent. Unlike the old grey screens, I don't feel as though I need to turn the backlight all the way to max.There are a couple of issues, however.1.) that these screens tend to pick up every little smudge and spec of dirt. But, while the screen is deployed I don't notice it that much, and I may just be a little messy. I'm working on something for that (like a RadTech cloth).2.) While the right to left privacy is excellent, the vertical privacy is typically not. I wouldn't trade one for the other. This is just an observation and one that probably can't be easily remedied while still allowing flexibility for the person sitting in front of the screen.
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 battery compartment is nearly impossible to open without breaking the latch that holds it in place. After great difficulty, I was able to open the battery case exactly once and load my first set of batteries. Some stroke of luck prevented the tiny plastic tab from breaking this first time. After the batteries eventually died and had to be replaced, I wasn't as lucky with the cover. Inspecting the broken pieces revealed a number of basic latch design flaws. It seems the designers of this product failed to take Snap-Fit Design 101. Engineering design review anyone?
I've owned this table for about a year now and as an audio/vinyl enthusiast, I can't recommend it enough. For what it costs and all the turntable you get for the money, this is a no-brainer in my opinion. Many good review points have been made on the AT PL120 already to which I couldn't agree more. That said, I'd like to address the "Hum" issue and negative opinions I've read that a lot of users have encountered with this unit.In my experience with this table, the only time I've noticed "Hum" is when the PL120's internal pre-amp is set to ON, while being run through my receiver's (Yamaha RX-797) phono stage. When the tables internal pre-amp set to OFF, I don't notice any hum at all coming from my speaker system. So this issue may be a setup/user error. From what I understand, the PL120's internal pre-amp is designed to be used on computers or audio equipment that do not have a dedicated MM phono stage.From the AT PL120 User's Manual:If the system you are using has a PHONO input, set the pre-amp selector switch to the PHONO OUT (PRE-AMP OFF) position and connect the turntable's output cables to the PHONO inputs on your system, observing Red for Right channel and White for Left channel.If your system does not have a PHONO (magnetic phono) input, set the pre-amp selector switch to LINE OUT (PRE-AMP ON) and connect the turntable's output cables to the Auxiliary (AUX) or other audio level inputs on your system, observing Red for Right channel and White for Left channel. When using the turntable with a computer sound card, set the switch to LINE OUT and connect the turntable to the audio line input on the computer sound card. Note: An audio adapter (not included) may be required to interface the two RCA jacks of the turntable output cable to the computer sound card input.Hopefully this addresses and corrects the "Hum" problem that some people have experienced with this unit. Again, for what this turntable costs and for what the user gets, it's a terrific buy. It comes with a decent cartridge and stylus (ATP2XN) so you can get started in a matter of minutes right out of the box. I recently upgraded the cartridge on my PL120 with a Denon DL-160 High Output, Moving Coil Cartridge. The DL-160's high output allows this cartridge to be used through the Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage of a receiver/amplifier. It's been a great upgrade to this table and has brought even more enjoyment to my vinyl listening. I'm not going to go to deep into a cartridge review here. But for anyone that's been wanting to upgrade their cartridge on whatever turntable you have, the Denon DL-160 is a real bargain and it's taken the performance level of my AT PL120 to a whole new height. I hope these thoughts and my experiences have helped.If anyone were to ask me, Would you recommend the AT PL120?Answer: Absolutely!
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.
Do not buy any Sandisk Products if your computer is running Vista.... You would think they have had enough time to get their drivers up to date..... So if you have Windows VISTA don't buy any of their products!!!!!!!!!!
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.
This keyboard finished off my budget HTPC project quite nicely. It was actually the most expensive single item on my parts list. The choice was obvious for me as this is one of the only wireless keyboards with a touchpad. After following the advice of previous postings about 802.11 interference I found the keyboard performed very well. The range for my setup is around 50 feet. I did purchase a three foot USB extension cable so the USB dongle would not be tucked behind my machine but rather in the front.The problem I did encounter with this keyboard is the auto-sleep feature. When using the supplied Energizer batteries I simply could not wake the device after a ten minute idle period. Only after visiting the Adesso website and reading their FAQ did I realize that a specific type of battery was required for this feature to function. A quick trip to Office Depot for some Energizer AAA NiMH 900 mAh rechargeable batteries enabled the keyboard to wake with a single keystroke.[...]"When I leave my WKB-4000US Wireless SlimTouch Mini Keyboard for more than 10 minutes it goes into sleep mode and does not wake up.If you are discovering this problem you need to replace the batteries with or try using AAA NiMH 750 mAh or greater rechargeable batteries."
I was expecting a low quality car radio because of the price...But I was surprised!!! This car radio is really good. I bought it for my Honda Civic and is just EXCELLENT...! I highly recommended this item. The Sound is good, all my mp3 sound good, the am/fm and aux unit work perfectly...and the instalation is so easy! take 10 or 15 minutes. I'm really happy with this.. (Actually my brother wants to buy one)..
From the print test it came out exactly like it should. 100% full, genuine, and the blue is spot on.I haven't used it to print on photo paper yet but from what I can tell from the print test - it's spot on.Keep in mind this review is for the product shown but is considered used ie the ink cartridge has been refilled using genuine cartridges and not a review for the new type in retail packaging.
I dropped my camera from my second story balconey on accident. It still works. I couldn't believe it.
Had a SMC Barricade/Wireless before. It was nothing short of horrible. Too weak wireless signals, religiously booted it every day. Very soon I was searching for a better one.Netgear was the answer! Installed it two months before. Since then, I have completely forgotten about it till I saw this again on this site (amazon). Must say, Netgear really takes the prize!My suggestion: Use a netgear router with a belkin pc card. I found this to be the best combination. Tried multiple other cards - Netgear, etc. This is the best combo.
I purchased this product several years ago because it's frequency codes were most compatible with its other products. Not so with other products. Also this had the NOAA weather feature, handy for hiking. Not only does this have 22 channels (1-14 FRS & 15-22 GMRS), but it has 38 privacy codes for each channel. The Amazon description is inaccurate with regard to range. This is a 1/2 mile (FRS) and maximum 2 mile (GMRS) unit. Two miles is ideal line of site, so if you can't be seen, your reception is reduced. I find that I can get approx 1/2 mile through houses, trees and hills in the neighborhood.This is a fun toy for both me and my kids. It's better than any walkie-talkie. We use it between cars, in the mall, at the park, at the soccer tournament when one person is watching the younger child while the other is watching the older. It's also great when fixing something in the attic and having the switch turned off in the basement, or even in the office when coordinating a move. I plan on adding additional, more powerful units to this collection, maybe the Uniden GMR 1058.
We have owned this Canon camera for about 7 months now and we love it!!! The pictures come out great! We have not had one problem with it. We recently went away to a B&B and I took pictures of the B&B at night and they came out perfect!!! I wish it zoomed in closer, but all in all I love this camera!!
This is a replacement battery for a Panasonic telephone. The battery works as intended and holds a good, solid charge.
The best speakers I ever owned. Have them for over 4 years and still works perfectly. They small but the sound is clear and loud. Love them.
You know, I look at these other reviews and can't understand them. I have used US Robotics modems since they came out with the speedy 2400 bps model back in 80-something. Never had any complaints. The only reason I ever replaced one was more speed! The first exception was the 56K one I bought on ebay 5 years ago. Paid $25 for it and it worked perfectly until 1/22/2006. For some reason, it couldn't pick up the phone. Enter Amazon and this modem. I ordered it at 4 PM CST on 1/23 and it was here by noon on 1/24. I unplugged the old modem and just put the same cables into the new one. First dial out didn't connect but have had five now that did (as of midnight). No connections at less than 40K and one at 48K! First time I ever hit that speed in all my years of dial-up.I don't know how the software drivers in this package are but I can testify to the ones I have been using for 3 years. It has been my experience with USR that you must be positive which modem you actually have and get the right drivers. They used to have a tool that you download that would tell you what drivers you needed.I find it hard to believe that the other four reviews here had such uniformly bad experiences. I would not use a dial up modem from any other company. I live well out in a rural area of Louisiana and will not have a faster way of accessing the Internet anytime soon. I did not hesitate to buy this modem.Your milage may vary.
Device arrived in a timely fashion, works as expected.I give the vendor and the device a good review.
Really enjoying this camera! It's an upgrade to an earlier kodak digital with so many features and excellant picture quality. I did a lot of research before buying a new 4mp camera. I was looking for an advanced camera under $500 that I could still grab to take pictures of my 2 year old with.The most important feature to me is the ease of the menu. Kodak has it hands down for their menu. When going from a simple, fully auto camera or from a 35mm manual to a digital camera that offers manual (PASM), night mode, moving objects mode, movies, etc., I don't want to spend all my time fishing through a complicated menu system, I want to take the picture/video! Kodak makes it as easy as can be. Love the joystick. The movie feature is a fun bonus!The second feature is the 10x zoom! Wow! What fun!The third feature is the dock. My first digital had one and I loved it. Nothing better than charging your camera and downloading from one spot with the press of a button. You can buy a rechargable battery travel kit if you need to. Amazon offers it as do others.Works great on a Mac! Very important to me as not all companies are apple friendly.Love the large display for viewing.Make sure to get a memory card - I'd recommend a 256mb. should be enough to hold as many pictures as the battery will allow you to take at one time. I've yet to have the batter get low. Have only taken 90 pictures at one time though.Good fun! Easy to work, enjoy!
My battery only lasted 6 months and then no longer held it's charge. I'm lucky if I get 20 minutes now after a full charge.I ordered this battery from a different supplier (New Energy Warehouse). It was sent from China and not the USA (as stated).The battery had no serial number or barcode. There wasn't even a full invoice or guarantee card.I recommend to send back any battery which comes without a serial number and full invoice.Simply claim through Amazon within 90 days of ordering if you can get no answer from the seller.
I didn't buy from Amazon.com, which wouldn't be better, because the D-Link customer department is a Joke.The DPR-1260 didn't work properly for months, I tried to reach the technical support, but they were unable to solve the problem, and return or change the item.I will never buy anything from D-Link.DON'T BUY IT !
I've had this camera for 1 1/2 years, and until recently it functioned well. Very lightweight, good for trips, bad weather, took reasonable pictures. But while I was just on an extended snorkeling and kayaking trip, the camera leaked water (battery compartment WAS closed) and is ruined now. Rust inside, and it won't turn on. I never went below 10 feet deep (the limit for my ability to free dive) and the camera is rated to 33 feet.I've returned the camera to Olympus for a repair (flat fee of $103 no matter what they find wrong with it) and hope it lasts longer this time. But I'm very disappointed, overall, and can't recommend the camera for prolonged use in the water.
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.
Frequent price is $10 per GB with good speed. So $80 is reasonable for a fast loading chip. It is not reasonable for a slow chip.
I got this for my birthday, recently. I have used it several times and it's a really great flash. I have yet to learn what all I can do with it, but so far I'm thoroughly impressed!
This product is great, working very good, i conected 3 toslinks cables to my home theather without any problem.
I have dealt with many different home routers in the past 3 years (Linksys, D-Link, etc) and this is by far the best.I just plugged it in and then all 6 of our computers were connected to the internet (4 wired, 2 wireless). And two of the computers are Apple iBooks running AirPort.Appearance-wise the router is attractive, comes with its own stand (will keep it cooler than when touching the floor) and just flat out works. The best 802.11b router you'll find at the price.Netgear and Linksys are really good, but I've had so many problems with D-Link. If you need a wireless router for around fifty dollars, this is the way to go.
sound quality is poor with the cassette adapter and i would not recomend them to anyone unfortunately.
Hi, I just purchased this camera this past weekend and after taking numerous pictures, over 50 and mostly indoors I am very disapointed. On average 1 picture out of every 5 are acceptable.I was however impressed with the outdoor pictures, even on the lower resolution setting it produced a nice picture. I however purchased this camera for the upcoming birth of our twin boys and with out a doubt this will not be the camera I will use, I will have to take it back a go with another brand.It's too bad though, 2.2 megapixels for under three hundred bucks sure sounded like a steal, I guess It wasn't after all.
I'm glad someone carries quality replacements for older electronic items. It arrived promptly,a nd the phone works better than when new.
I was looking for I/O to use in a "budget" HTPC setup. I didn't want to hassle with a separate keyboard/mouse, and didn't want an IR setup. I also didn't want to spend a lot. The Adesso is just about perfect. It's small and light, yet large enough that the keyboard is useable. I've always preferred using trackpads on laptops, so the trackpad was not an issue for me. I especially like the slide on the right side of the pad, although you do have to remind yourself that it's there. Battery life seems OK so far, but I have not had the unit long and don't use it daily. It was a bit more costly than I wanted, but it seemed like the only logical choice, and I have not regretted it.
I've had a great deal of success with this machine once I learned the art of using it, so I've just bought my second one. Why would I buy a second one, you ask? Because the new machine, with 4 new spin heads and each of the three types of refill kits cost me about $31 after shipping. Individually, each of the refill kits cost about $17 with shipping, so, rather than pay $51 for refills, I'll save $20 and get another machine free!
I bought these specifically for noise cancellation. The reviews I read said they were superior to the $300 Bose that everyone sees advertised. A sad statement, if true. THEY ABSOLUTELY SUCK as noise attentuators. I test drove them in front of a TV with moderate volume. Spend 25 cents on a box of cotton balls and you will be better rewarded. As a 30 year electrical engineer I am amazed someone had the audacity to sell these as noise canceling headphones- they aren't even adequate as static earmuffs. If there was a negative star rating I would have selected it for this review. ABSOLUTE WASTE OF MONEY.
DON'T BUY IT!!! This product is a junk. It doesn't feed smaller items through the scanner, the driver crashes a lot and it doesn't work with a B/W Cartridge only. The lexmark customer support is just awful.
Gave this as a gift to a good friend who is into photography and she loves it! Pictures come out exactly as the flash intends, and the battery life is pretty good.
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've used these 770SW's while traveling since they came out and love them. Most compact digitals break within a year - dropped, rained on, whatever. This is the answer, waterproof and drop-proof while relatively inexpensive. I've used it whitewater rafting on the Chatooga, body surfing in Puerto Escondido, mountianbiking in Moab, and in bars. It takes pretty good snapshots, and the "available light" setting is nice when you would avoid using a flash. Underwater images is not the reason to purchase, durability is.four out of five stars because, as all compact digitals, the priority is on mexapixel count and not sensor size where it should be. 7 megapixels is good, however a adding a few millimeters to the dimensions of the sensor would do much to improve its performance.
Wow!!! great shelf system, I got this for Christmas from CC and it's really worth, the quality of the sound is excellent, I did a research before buying this, i did a comparison between sony, Sony features are less and the review for it didn't great, personally I went to stores and played Panasonic and SONY side by side, the quality and BASS is way ahead from SONY , the pricewise both are same but Panasonic has 5 cd changer,timer with sleep function which is not there is Sony.Pros1.Ultimate sound and so clear even in very high sound without distortion.2.Powerfull BASS(Be careful with neighbors,it rocks)3.System Made in Singapore and speakers and subwoofer made in Malaysia(Not Japan, but this is not made in Ch... comparatively better quality control)Cons1.Slow CD changer,you have to load one by one,but I can live with it since I won't change often that too if you load MP3's2.Look of the system ,either you like it or hate it.3.There is no resume function , if you stop the system and on the system it starts from the first track which is annoying while playing mp3's.But this System beat SONY in Quality of Sound ,features but not in price since both having same price tag
HeyGot this from Amazon great portable radio works in the car works mobil as well great sounds great weather great for travel information you can use it with or without the car antena same results its a great CB package all in one unit everythings right in your hand while you are driving makes it easy to talk on the road or take it with you when you leave the car thanks again great products
These dvds was of good quality. Video and audio printed with no distortation as i have seen on other dvds.
The headphones came as described, with timely shipping and notifications. They are awesome right out of the box, but I burned them in regardless, with a frequency sweep for 8 hours. Everything sounds amazing on them, especially with a good equalizer. The coiled cord can be annoying sometimes, but it doesn't bother me that much, especially when its just bundled in my pocket. Some of my friends have tightness issues with them, I guess I just have a small head, but they are very comfortable for me. The folding feature is invaluable, I just fold them up and put them in my backpack and I'm good to go. They are definitely durable, I've dropped them once or twice with no effects whatsoever, and I've had them for a month or two and they've held up great. I don't know what the future holds, but I'm sure they'll stand the test of time.
I saw this fire pit at the 6th Annual Ohio River Valley Folk Festival in Madison, IN. They had them for the VIP tent folks. I immediately looked them up that week and ordered one. They are great! It's light enough for one person to carry but heavy enough to be stable. Very easy to assemble, took maybe 10 min tops. I love cooking on it from time to time. I highly recommend this product.Jake
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 :(
Bought these to breathe life into an HP that seemed old before it's time. We installed Windows 7 and found the PC too slow to enjoy - this RAM helped a TON. Easy to install, great upgrade to make your PC much faster.
I had minolta maxxum st si camera and this lens is a perfect match for that silver color camera.
This remote does everything I could hope for. Replaced tivo, television, surround sound, dvd, vcr, hdtv tuner and cable box remotes.
This recorder with 1 gig memory has great volume and uses battery sparingly. The integrated USB is very handy. The software pops up upon insertion of the USB, and the ability to share videos with the partinered website is very convenient.
I have had this camera since September, 2007. Overall an good product and relatively easy to use. I do have one question to the other users. When I take a vertical image, it is cropped on both the right and left sides. In other words, the inage appears in the middle and black lines on either side. I contacted Canon and they said this is normal. I have a hard time believing this. I have had other brands of SLR's and an Olympus digital and this never happened. Can someone tell me how to override this and if I take the memory card to the store for prints, will this image have the same lines on either side?
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 ordered this item because i wanted a smaller pressure cooker for cooking for 2. I has used this more in the last month than I used my old, big one in 3 years! Quality is excellent. Hard to believe this is a so-called 'second'! it is in impeccable condition! Love it!
It's identical to the original battery and it fitted in just like it should; however, it does not hold a charge. I'm guessing that the battery was left on the shelves for too long before it's sold. Amazon.com does not accept return or exchange on batteries. I wasted $90 thought that I saved money; $90 down the drain. :(
We bought one of these back in March, 2008 and I am getting ready to order another one. We need more dvd/cd storage. This unit is exactly what I expected for the price that I paid, and for the lightweight use for DVDs and CDs it works great! I wouldn't necessarily recommend using it for books or your priceless collection of Lladro figurines, but for DVDs and CDs it works great, and I've not had any problems with it coming apart or anything. I like that it matches the "entertainment center" that we bought for our LCD television. If you are looking for something to store your DVDs and CDS in, I would recommend this!
After a year with my Nikon D40 and having completed a photography course, I decided to treat myself to a more serious SLR. I bought a used model off eBay - but if I'd seen this price ($799) I would have bought off Amazon. Although its a 2 year old model, its a fantastic camera - selling at the same price as the D90.If you're a serious amateur photographer - buy this over any of the D40/D60/D90 etc. models. Its got a proper LCD display and you can control 95%+ of the functions and settings you need using only the buttons and the LCD display. I've no doubt that the D300 is a better camera - but its also a a LOT more expensive and I'd argue that unless you make money out of photography its a bit more than you need?If you are new to dSLR photography then the former models may be better suited to you as they have helpful scene settings - but once you become experienced and start understaning DSLR photography and manipulating RAW files etc. this is the camera for you.Oh and the camera also takes excellent photos! As another reviewer has noted, all of the 5 star reviews speak for themselves!
I truly love this receiver. One of the things that initially attracted me to it was the 480 watts of power. I couldn't wait to take it home and see how my CD's and DVD's sounded on it. What amazed me was not only the really great bass responce, but the clearity. I watched my Phil Collins DVD and it was like I was actually there in front of the stage. For the first time I really feel like I now know how the artists truly sound. I can honestly say, I know I got my money's worth with this receiver! Thank you Yamaha! Jess
I tried this in my RCA mp3 player. It didn't work unfortunately, but it works great in my camera.
The ear buds are fantastic! First of all, the appearance is simple and appealing. The metal surface reminds me of the power of sound. More importantly, the performance of the sound effect deserves the price. They were a little weak during the first 3-4 days of using, but after that period, the sound will be more powerful and impressive. For the perspective of earplugs, they are no doubt among the first class products.
I have this screen paired with an Optoma HD20 and it looks amazing. Prepare to wow your friends and family when this quietly whirs down and turns your room into a movie theater. The image quality is excellent, with no hot spots and a very wide viewing angle. Black level is also quite good; while you might be able to achieve a slightly better image with more expensive screens, as others have noted you are also typically much more limited in your projector placement and viewing angle.Installation is pretty painless, although more than likely it will take a trip to the hardware store for your particular situation. I would like to point out the importance of mounting this to a wall stud or ceiling joist, as it is quite heavy and I wouldn't trust toggle bolts in drywall for something like this. I mounted mine to the ceiling, but the width of the screen case did not line up exactly with the floor joists. To accommodate this situation, I used 1/4" lag screws to install two 1x8x18" pieces of wood to the floor joists, and then installed eyebolts into those pieces of wood so that they lined up with the D-rings on the screen case.The manual to the screen is somewhat lacking, and the wiring diagram is indeed listed incorrectly. The manual has the polarity for the 12v projector trigger listed reversed; thankfully, it didn't seem to damage anything when I initially wired it backwards. So just to make it absolutely clear if you're wiring up the 12v trigger, the positive lead off the projector needs to be wired to the green wire coming off the cable supplied with the screen, and the negative lead off the projector needs to be wired to the red wire coming off the cable supplied with the screen. This issue is so minor that considering the quality/price of this screen it is still definitely 5 stars.
I bought theTiffen 77mm Photo Twin Pack Polarizer And UV Protective Filterjust to have something to cover the front element of my lens.My reviews are not full of tech terms and percentages. I don't tell you how many lumens it took before image quality broke down. If that's what you are looking for, I would suggest [...]. I try to write it in terms that anyone can understand. My test criteria was simply: put the filter on the lens; point it at a dark scene; pan towards the sun. When I noticed flare or ghosting, I quit.The UV filter. You get what you pay for, and this is no exception. In the grand scheme of things, this is not a high quality filter. But it is a good filter, especially when you consider what you paid for it. I seem to get more flare and am a bit more prone to ghosting with the filter in place, than without it. However, pointed away from any bright, contrasty, source of light, it does it's job, and does it good. I keep it parked under my lens cap, and use it most of the time while I'm shooting for fun. I take it off when I need to be sure of the shot.The CPL (Circular Polarizer). Again, you get what you pay for. But this time you get a little more. While not a professional filter, it does a darn good job. Fantastic for the price. It does tend to add to the flare and ghost factor, but keep in mind, this filter only works at right angles to the sun. So that should take care of the flare and ghosting issue.On the down side of the CPL. It may be just this filter that I have, but it seems a little difficult to get started on the lens. And it does not take many turns to seat (about 1.5). This makes me a little nervous about dropping it, or it falling off. Again, this could be my lens. Secondly, it's rotation is rather stiff. In fact, I have unscrewed it while trying to adjust it. Lastly, it tends to make the sky a bit too dark, or blue for my liking. But that could be just my taste, and is easily avoided by paying attention when I adjust (rotate) it.All in all, very good value. If you are looking for bang for the buck, this is it. If flare and ghosting matter to you, save your money and go for the professional line of filters offered by Tiffen.
I had three DLink DHP-100's Ethernet to Powerline bridges on my home network (routher & two PC's/no longer made). I bought the TRENDNet bridge and it works perfect on a third PC. I had to install the software, reboot, hook it up, then reinstall the driver and choose "Repair". After that it detected the network and worked perfect with the other units. The previous DLink units had no drivers to install, however once past the software installation, this unit worked fine.
This televisoin is not a real bargain. The control panel is too simple and the construction makes the tv look like.... I got this tv and regret every moment of it. DO NOT BUY this at least not for the price. Wait until...the price [goes down] so you feel like you got what you paid for. You could go to a local Walmart and pick this set up....i was highly disapointed to find this out. DOn't waste your hard earned cash....the set is good picture but other than that it is a hollow television with sound that rattles during great action scenes or intense parts of movies. With poor sound and poor display panels if you buy this you are going to regret such a strong purchase....
Headphones allow me to hear sounds that do not come across with other headphones I have. Wish the bass was more responsive though. They fit well. Would buy again.
The spotting scope works great! The optics are very good for a product at this price. Only downside is the tripod - flimsy construction.
I ride the Shoreline East commuter train in CT every workday 45 minutes each direction. Noise from train was beginning to damage my hearing. I tried this headphones and it is bliss. Great noise isolation and with music on at 1/4 to 1/2 volume on my Ipod nano cell phone conversation of other passengers disappears. Highly recommend this product for those that want to protect their hearing and have some privacy when traveling on public transport.
i love these headphones! i have used them exclusively over the past 6 yrs or so to listen to music as i run. they are super lightweight and comfortable. the sound is fine. they stay in place. the length of the cord is fine. i do not have a problem with them when i sweat a lot either. sure they are flimsy and can be prone to break if you are not semi-careful with them. but hey, they are less than $20 headphones. I just ordered some more. the last ones i ordered was sept 2007 (i got 2 pair). ordering more now because i have to have a backup pair and wanted to make sure i had them in case something happened to my current ones. i have had the headband snap before when i wasn't paying attention as i folded them up. actually my last pair that broke had nothing to do with the quality (a stupid cat chewed through the cord!). so, i would def. recommend these as sport headphones, i think they are perfect for use when running, etc. sounds are good to me, although i am no audiophile - and seriously, i am so not that picky as i am running my route and sweating my butt off anyway.
Resolution not bad considering the size. Pretty affordable since it's a coby, will playback video (with great frame rate), built in speaker, lots of memory card options, even a usb jump drive. With that being said, probably the one thing that annoys me is that it doesn't remember any of your slideshow settings, so if you turn it off, and you told it to repeat folder, you have to go back and change it again. Also, it doesn't seem to like booting up with a usb stick already in, I have to turn it on first, let it see no memory, then plug the usb drive in.
I bought this for my mother and she thinks it is the greatest.
Cord length is a joke and the style of the headphones is like the phone ones. As in one cord is shorter than the other. I would NOT recommend these headphones
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?
The MP530 lives up to the Canon name. Fast clear printing, plus color copier and quality scans. The photo printing was as good as our local photo booth can produce. Our use of the Fax machine is limited, and I have yet to try it out. I would highly recommend this "all in one" to anyone with the need for a quality multifunction printer at a great price.
I have been waiting for the right opportunity to buy a HDTV. Price has been the main factor since my current TV (36" Sony Grand WEGA SDTV) has been serving me for 6 years now. While I eventually intend to get something in the 50" range for my home theater, I was looking upgrade our TV in family room. My plan was to see if I could get something between 20" and 32" for around $750. Then I stumbled on to this TV on Overstock.com. My I paid less than $950 (refurbished) and it shipped for $1. Since it blows my 36" Sony away, it's in the theater for now.Picture quality is fantastic. I bought an $80 DVD Player with HDMI at Wal-Mart and watched plenty of DVD's in the last few days. Immediately I noticed how true the blacks were and how well the TV handled the processing of a upconverted 1080p signal. With this TV you realize how important signal source is... I watched a few concert DVD's and then a few movies. Then I popped in SW3 and I was blown away!What's not to like? Same issues that have already been presented. I did not find the menu system difficult, but it's not going to win any awards. The biggest issue is the lack of onscreen volume notification. This is such a simple thing to fix and I am surprised it was overlooked.I am very pleased with this TV and I can't believe the price I paid!
Good range, easy setup, excellent sound quality. I bought these to use while walking on my treadmill. I can now hear every word, and I use the treadmill more than before. This is a great product at a great price. Highly recommended.
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.
Arrived in a few days with shipping damage done to the box. The only problem was that a wing nut and washer were missing. The antenna works great, I am about 50 miles from one major area and 60 from another, both in opposite directions and can pick up all of the channels from both areas.
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.
The grievences of the previous review can all easily be remedied by re-wetting the product. In fact the application solution that comes with it usually isn't enough, but before invisibleShield began providing the solution (and the plastic applicator), they use to just say make your own with water and a bit of soap (and use your own credit card). That works best.I bought their full body shield for both my Cowon A2 and Nintendo DS and have no real issue with the final results. In both cases I've had to remove and reapply to get is just right and as long as you follow instructions and re-wet the product (detailed text and video instruction are available on their website) and your keep your fingers suffiently wet, everything works out. In fact even if you do get a visible fingerprint on the underside, you can smooth it out with water before applying it -- not too wet of course. Same goes for lint/dust -- remove it with wet fingers.
I dropped my PDA and the MMC card popped out. Realized it was gone hours later, went back, found it. It had been run over by a truck or forklift, judging from the scratches. Popped it back in, it worked fine. I'd call that durable, wouldn't you?
Simply put. I've tried about 3 books on C prior to reading this one. I picked it up at the library. Good enough for me to buy my own copy! Get this book if you really want to learn C.
I bought this mouse for my laptop that I use at school. Its been reliable so far. Feels good. My only complaint is its a little loud when clicking so it can be a bit of a distraction in class.
I already have an expensive but rather bulky digital camera so I wanted to get another camera that is lighter and smaller and that I could put into my pockets. I bought this product because of its features at a comparatively low price. The camera initially worked ok. The picture quality, though, was quite mediocre. And after several months of light use the camera stopped working.In hindsight, I would rather spend a little bit more money and get a more reliable, higher quality camera.
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 wanted a pair of headphones with a better mid-high range than my Bose. Thought I'd give these a shot since they weren't too expensive. The clarity is impressive. As I am sure you have read in some of the reviews the bass is lacking at first....but as the headphones break in the sound quality just gets better. If you are looking for a pair of headphones that are reasonably priced with a good range, these are them.
I had this stick for a few months sitting in a package. I finally needed it, I used it 3 times and it stopped working. I used many other brands of usb sticks and had them even go through the wash with no problems. This one stopped working for no good reason. I won't be buying anything from Kingston, that's for sure.
played battlefield 2 with this immediately got intot chopper and the joystick and throttle worked exceptionally well i recomend buyin this immediately
I've really enjoyed this player, with only small quibbles: -it has a difficult time playing CD-R media -there are no time display choices (i.e. it only displays count up) -it sometimes seems stubborn in choising a disc for removal (conversely, the stubbornness allows you to turn the player off and resume a DVD from the point you quit). Great random play for CDs (it wisely ignores DVDs in this mode); Has all the outputs that I need. The remote. Haven't found anyway to override regions (not that there's any real reason to do so).
When I think of computer speakers, I think of my college days. This was in the heyday of Audiogalaxy where everyone had access to as many 128kpps MP3's they wanted. This culminated in a lot of poorly-encoded music played loudly on adequate $30 speakers. It was well understood that computers could play music but unless you had a high-end bose system, pc's were not worthy enough to be part of the 'audio system' realm. It seemed there would always be a divide between the two.Up until a few months ago, I was touring the above-average-for-computer-speakers circuit with a $70 Creative 2.1 system. After an unfortunate wiring mishap, I found myself looking for a replacement. Yada yada yada, I went with these Klipsch speakers and here's what impressed me:Power: The power is mostly what makes these on par with a home audio setup. The impressive 200 watts the system offers is MORE THAN ENOUGH for a dorm room/office/media room. I am actually running these as my main front speakers in my regular surround setup and they are more than holding their own.Clarity: The subwoofer provides a very nice, tight bass. A noticeable upgrade from my normal subwoofer. The satellite speakers do a great job with music and sounded absolutely gorgeous when I put on Transformers w/ Dolby Digital. The clarity and separation of the individual instruments/voices really stands out. This is particularly powerful when you're listening from a couple feet away. You'll hear things you never heard before. Also, the system is THX-certified which I assume is a pretty positive thing.Construction: I'm no carpenter but all the pieces are solid and heavy and look pretty well constructed. Klipsch is renowned for quality so I don't imagine having any problems.Features: Volume/Subwoofer control on satellite speaker; aux in (for ipod/zune) and headphone directly on speaker;Cost-Benefit: Computer speakers are an afterthought in many people's minds so spending over $100 might seem a bit extreme to some. If you're in need of replacement or looking to upgrade though, these look like the best match of value and quality. If you go with the $50 range, you get limited dorm room type power (5 watts/satt), the $100 range affords much more (35 watts/satt); The extra money is worth the flexibility and quality. Even played at a low volume, the sound is MUCH better than what I'm used to. Also, there's a few models in this price range that look pretty good (Altec-Lansing, Logitech), make sure to check those out too.
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!!!!!!!
I bought this frame because I could get pictures off of my computer and put them on it. I did this and that was easy. The problem with this frame is that after about 6 months it started having color issues and the pictures were turning pink and distorted. At 7 months it completely stopped working. It has a 6 month warranty and therefore, I lost $80.00.I am very disappointed in the quality.
I usually wear earbuds when I'm working out or cycling. I prefer the in-ear buds b/c of the noise reduction from the outside, snug fit, and the fact that I don't like the way bigger headphones fit on my head (and on my ears). That said, these have the same drawback that every pair of in-ear buds are stricken with, which is you have to fit it just right in your ear to maximize the sound, and b/c it sits close to your ear canal, it makes internal sounds (eating food, talking), or contact with the cord sound quite loud. I've tried several versions of ear buds, namely the ipod stock, ipod in-ear buds, and sony in-ear buds, and they all suffer from the same issue. Also, it's very easy for the rubber part of the earpiece to pop off, so be prepared to go hunting for them when they do, or find generic earbud rubber replacements.They sound better than the other buds I've mentioned, especially the bass response (the right fit is the key). However, despite the thicker than usual cord, the stem connecting the earbud to the cord is flimsy. After six months of use, my first pair wore down and the rubber stem detached from the ear piece, making it much harder to grab and place into the ear.If you like in-ear buds, want nice bass response and overall sound quality, and aren't really rough to them, you'll love it. If you intend to use these during very athletic/strenuous endeavors, they're probably not the best fit for you.
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!
The magnet works well and is very flexible. The chain is extremely thin and flimsy. Because it's so light, it doesn't want to fall down into walls as easy as a heavier chain. I'm also worried about it breaking. The magnet was what I really needed anyway, I can always get steel lamp chain at my locksmith.
I purchased this battery as a replacement for a Thinkpad T42 I was giving to a friend. I used it for a week or so prior to sending the notebook off and was impressed with the battery life. So far, my friend enjoys the battery life and has had no problems with it at all. Seems like a great purchase thus far, but it is still early in the battery's life.
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.
These stickers are shipped seperately from any alarm system you order, and the shipping cost is rediculous for a few small stickers. They only stick to the inside of a window, which means you cannot use them on a solid surface such as a door or wall. They were also much smaller than the standard size stickers you usually see. This information is not explained on the description, I think intentionally. The quality of the stickers were very substandard, with specks of printing missing. I should have spent more time researching this purchase. Total Waste Of Money!
Excellent product, very good look and feel. Very easy to install just connect to the Cable Modem, turn on and voil&agrave;. For the router settings I connected trough the wireless connection without problem, setup WEP and everything is working without any problem. I installed it in less than 5 minutes.
I bought these binoculars plus the Olympus Outback 10x21 RC1 Binoculars for a cruise to alaska. I found them to be excellent. We took them whale watching, and they were the exact model provided by the cruise liner. Compared to the Olympus it was much easier to find a comfortable viewing setting. One note, they are heavy, if you have wrist pain or any kind of arthritis I don't think you would like them for extended viewing.
Apple ipod is amazing.. can be used as back up storage as well.Great buy ..Super Saver shipping is slow..
Company responsive. Sent item promptly with notifications. Batt life not quite as long as factory original but good for the price.
Once you have it, you will never go back to the small flash came with the camera. The only cons I found is that the manual is even thicker than the manual for my Rebel XTi.
AMAZING!! that's all i can say. the moment i got it i was so excited. i looked at the box and read everything on it. then i found out that it had an 'L' shape jack. i was like 'oh hell nah' den quickly opened the box then tried it on my phone. the reason i did this was because i own a mophie juicepack plus for my iphone and certain 'L' shape jacks don't fit in that case (ex is beats by dre line of headphones except ibeats). but to my relief it did. it was an advantage too,because i know it will withstand stress when pulled or jerked. right out of the box i had to change the tips to fit my ears then tried on some music. 'how to love' 'imma be' 'the time' just to test the bass at first. i was blown away! these sound like you are wearing a full pledge on-ear or over the ear headphones. i own v-moda crossfades lp's(they rock too) and i think that they are on par with each other and i think it may be a lil bit better on clarity. but i am impressed! such a tiny metal device could deliver those kind of frequencies. more things i noticed was the sound leak. it had absolutely none whatsoever. i let my brother try it on and could not hear a thing even when the earphones was not yet in his ears. i was skeptical about monster at first and definitely not a fan of beats by dre line but these headphones from monster rocks the s*** out of me. every reviews i've read from this product was promising and did not lie. NOEL LEE- keep up the good work. i am fully satisfied with this product and i will definitely keep an eye out on new released products from monster cables.to all the people who are looking for high end in-ear speakers these are the one to get. it is priced reasonably as the build factor and sound quality will meet your expectations and will be good bang for the bucks. i definitely recommend these to all the people out there.monster- your a beast..!!!!
Been using these Hosa cables for years and have had zero problems / failures with them.Pros1. Quality (cable / connectors)2. Quiet (no hiss / static / pops)3. PriceCons1. None (no gold plated connectors though)
I really like these headphones. I was upset when I broke my old headphones because I didn't think I'd find another pair that worked as nicely or fit as well, but these fit the bill. I use these on my Creative Zen, so I listen to music as well as movies. The sound is great for such a low price. I wasn't expecting that. I figured I'd hear a tinny quality, but that wasn't the case at all. I love the way the earclips go around my ears, just like eye glasses. They are better than having earbuds that pull out very easily.
What can I say, it broke after using it the 3rd time...disappointing to say the least.....should have purchased the lowest one
If you like a nice crisp sound with lower volume then these are great speakers. Do not expect to rattle the windows with these as they just don't go there.Great for apartment or a small area.
I cannot add much to what has been said here, but I have to say that this lens is worth every single penny. If you struggle with low light situations, this is the perfect lens to help. I do not like to use my flash at all because I just have never been able to accomplish a "natural" look, so this lens is going to help me SO MUCH. I would recommend this lens for professionals and novices alike!
I paid $50 for one pack which takes ten pictures. The film expired in 2004 and every picture was yellow and I could barely see the person/thing that I took a picture of. I am going to try to contact the company to see about getting money back.
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from this gadget, other than general "sound improvement." My laptop (thinkpad) sound was coming out tinny and weak, and it wouldn't work properly with my new klipsch speakers (sound was only coming out of 1 speaker, and no bass.) When I got this device, the sound dramatically improved. Speakers and bass work fine, and it all comes out crisp and clear.However, prior to getting this, I'd always had a problem with certain websites (like ytmnd) where the sound would play fine on my pc but come out terribly garbled on my laptop. The audio advantage micro didn't really fix this problem at all (only the garbled sound is now louder.) So I guess logically, it improves whatever comes out of the sound card, so if what's coming out is just noises, it amplifies those noises. A new sound card would be necessary to remedy this.I'm not saying they advertised it as some sound panacea, just giving my experience of what changed and what didn't.
This is brilliant, there are so many FM transmitters out there for your IPOD but this is the definitive. Just plug it in and go. Changing the frequency is no problem and the sound quality is not bad at all! get one!
Based on recommendations I read about this product, I bought one --- and am I sorry!The first printer did well at the beginning, but after I printed several pages over a period of time, it started jamming on one side where the paper is pulled through. After repeated attempts to clear the problem, I reported this to Lexmark who sent a replacement.The second printer had the same problem, so that was also replaced.I am now on my third printer....although it jams occasionally, the new problem now is that the paper is pulled unevenly, so that every single prints crookedly.The funny thing is, with this third printer, the instructions I received is to get rid of the second one instead of returning it (guess they didn't want the defective product, either).At any rate, I am extremely unhappy with this product, and wish I didn't buy it. With so many inexpensive choices today from better known and more reliable printer manufacturers, my experience illustrates the old adage &quot;You get what you pay for.&quot;So if you're contemplating buying this product, or any other Lexmark product ---- DON'T !!!
TV has a great picture in both HD and standard modes.
So far I've been really impressed with these. Good bass. I didn't want to spend much, but I wanted a full rich sound. These provide that.
It's be nice to be able to tone down the bass as many others mentioned, but after installing an aftermarket sound card, I had the software to do this. I love them!
Despite the product's limited Mac capabilities, I bought this for a use with a Macbook who's headphone jack was pooping out. I can't address the bundled Windows software. However, what IS apparent is the sound; the sound is cleaner and fuller than what I was getting from the Mac's own jack.I had originally purchased a couple of those 99 cent adapters also from Amazon. They were such crap that I threw them out. Well, you gets whatcha pay for.
Great camera; easy to use; I have been a Canon user for 30 years and this camera will keep me with Canon.
The earbud fulfills all expectations of its manufacturer's claims. It is a good design and practical especially for people who can not withstand earbuds. I am very pleased with it.
Very cool device. The battery last more than I predicted and the sound quality is more than enough for me! Thumbs up!
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!
The Canon battery grip is an excellent tool for any level photographer. I can't believe I waited so long to buy one. Its comfortable, easy to use and very convenient. It fits the hand very well and gives the camera a little more weight and stability. The dual-battery life is incredible.I haven't disconnected it from the camera since I got it! Nice to have an option from Canon that isn't overpriced!
Very disappointing. At the time I ordered the camera in October there was nothing but positive feedback. After receiving and trying to use (yet to be able to take a picture) the reviews have turned to the complete oppposte. What happened to the camera? We have put two sets of batteries in the camera and w/i 2 minutes the batteries are drained and no picture has been taken. My next disappointment has come when I try to return a non-working product to Amazon after 30 days and they will only refund me 50% of the cost for a product they sell and does not work. Don't expect my business any longer....
The Polk PSW111 is our first powered subwoofer. We have it connected to a Denon 1513 via a coaxial cable. It worked as expected out of the box. Now, we are hearing notes from cds that we have had for years that we could never enjoy before. Well worth the money. I am not a techie at all.
The ear buds are comfortable but as a runner they can slip out at times. It does have very good sound quality
Followed the directions which were very simple and included plugging it in, bringing up the web page, autodetecting my DSL connection, typing in the user name and password, and I was up and running in 10 minutes. The Netgear 802.11b card was totally plug and play, it took 2 minutes to go wireless on a HP 6000 W98 and and an IBM 240X WME.No complaints
The sound quality of this headset is excellent & has great clarity. The sound actually goes very loud and I never need to put it up all the way. If there is ever humming it is best to turn the receiver volume down on your cordless phone and control the volume with the headset. Outgoing voice quality is great. Everyone has told me they hear me very well. I also need to record conversations and my voice quality sounds great on playback. The outgoing voice volume control is not an issue...all you need is a pencil...you would not want that to accidentally switch if it were made to easily change in the first place. The under-the-ear design fits fine and is comfortable, no complaints. This works very well.
Receive excellent service, the item were on time but I was expecting to have the Disk for the Vista Home premium (this was not with the notebook)
This cool-looking little speakers pack quite a punch. Really excellent tone/sound. They look great and sound even better. A cinch to set up, too.
This product works great! After going through the tutorials and fiddling around for a bit, I easily got the hang of using it. There are some small quirks with the audio, but they are easy to navigate around. Very powerful, very well done. I haven't even grazed the surface of Sonar's capabilities and it is phenomenal.
Like many business professionals, I've become a handheld junkie. It seems my functionality drops without the crutch of my latest handheld but then, that defines the purpose of these devices. I've been through many handheld iterations and while none of them have been perfect, I feel the Tungsten C sets the pace...at least for the very near forseeable future.The Tungsten C is almost identical in size and weight to the Tungsten W, with only minor differences (for 515 users, the C is lighter albeit a tad larger). However, the one major difference between the C and W is the the lack of external antenna on the C. The antenna on the W is just cumbersome (reminds me of the old Palm VII). The screen is the same size as the W and Zire 71, and also uses the same screen technology as the Zire creating an incredibly bright, clear display. Like the W, the C skips the graffiti area in favor of an integrated QWERTY thumbboard. In my opinion, the move away from graffiti to the thumbboard is a boon to most handheld users. All of the keys are hard plastic with a very reasonable feel. Getting used to the Caps and Function keys is different but with an extremely short ramp time.A minor downside to the C...the speaker and audio port are mono. While audio players such as the RealOne player will still work on the C, the audio output remains mono. With the other features being so rich, this is a disappointment albeit not a big one(wouldn't be surprised if Palm issues the Tungsten Cx soon...with all the adds many reviewers are griping about!).The coup' de gras on the C has to be the integrated Wi-Fi, although the brute processor is something many of us loyalist have been desperately seeking. Like many reviewers, I found the Wi-Fi connectivity range to be marginal but not unacceptable (we're still dealing with a handheld, remember?). Still and all, being able to log on, check email and surf with few, if any, obstacles on a handheld (particularly one with a screen like the C's) is very liberating.While many concentrate on the mono audio as the C's one giant malady, for me it is the battery. If one makes use of the Wi-Fi connection frequently, one will find the C in it's cradle quite often. Additionally, to fuel the horsepower of the new processor drains the battery cells as well. Palm compensates for these gripes with just about any type of recharging tool you could name. Still, it would be nice to have a bit more life out of each charge but then, giving up the rich features of the C for battery life is a tradeoff I wouldn't be willing to make...until the next iteration.The Tungsten C...definitely the Next Best Thing.
I *do* love this product. It provides sanity in airports and increases my focus at work. It's comfortable, was a great deal and I love the case. I loved it so much, I bought a pair for my husband too. My ONLY problem with it, and it may just be *mine*, is that sometimes there is an odd digitally Matrix-like sound. I have yet to check my husband's to see if his does it too, but really, other than that....I LOVE THESE HEADPHONES and I recommend them to everyone.
Bought these after testing out several different headphones. I first tried out the 2 different soul headphones by ludacris, and the sound from both were "good" but after a prolonged time wearing them they began to hurt my ears ALOT! So after returning them and reading reviews about the Sennheiser 280 pros I took the chance and bought a pair. I use them for music playback only and I must say compared to any store bought headphones like the beats or souls these are far superior in sound and build quality in my opinion. The 280 pros separate themselves from the competition with an equalized distribution of lows, mids, and highs that don't distort even at higher volumes. I also have a pretty eclectic taste in music and all genres ranging from vocal jazz, metal, pop, electronic, and even some bluegrass sound excellent through these headphones. Also they are over ear design headphones which means your ears won't hurt after listening to them for a long time. So to cap off my review here are the key things I like about these headphones.-build quality is strong and sturdy and parts are replaceable-sound is excellent and range is amazing-over ear design allows you to listen to your favorite music for prolonged periods of time-competitive pricing in market category
This product has very poor Low Light(Indoor) recording.In fact my Cannon S115(powrshot) 3.1 MP, 10X Cannon digital camera out performs this expensive model in low light.Even capturing the Photos in Indoor was pretty bad, compared to cannon digital camera.In Bright Sunlight Outdoor, the color of SDR-S100 were lot Better.If you do most of your recording Indoor, i would suugest not to buy this exoensive model.I am returning this camera.
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 have a multimedia PC hooked up to my LCD TV. All I wanted this for is to let me play my DVD's and other media quickly without having it get in my way. It does this perfectly. I just bought a second one due to a power supply problem that took out most of my PC including the USB attachment for the keyboard, but it had functioned without fail for over 18 months, in fact; the keyboard still works with the new USB receiver so I guess I have a backup now. I do agree that if you are going to use this as an actual keyboard, be prepared for missed letters and other keystrokes from time to time. But I do mean time to time, I sit about 8 feet from my setup and use this to rename files, search online, do email, and it is rare that I have missed letters, and I have multiple other wireless devices such as 802.11g, wireless headphones, Wii, Xbox 360, remote controls all within that 8 feet of each other. But if you just want something for a multimedia setup, this is the all in one to get. By the way, great battery life, I think I change out maybe once or at most twice a year, and I use it nearly every day.
product dimensions lend very well to easily blending into the background and easy access to add/subtract cables in the run as needed
This camera is everything it says it is. My daughter, 21, is just full of the joy of life and sometimes is very hard on her equipment - suitcases lose wheels, camera LCD screens are cracked. I was looking for something that would be indestructible for my highly active daughter. I found it in the Olympus 770 - she has taken this to Costa Rica for 4 months and shot pictures in the hot & dripping rainforest, the cool and moist cloud forests and even on the steamy side of a volcano. The pictures are clear, crisp. As a diversion, she has snapped underwater photos as well. Given the different quality of light available due to the distance under water, the photos have been very good. The optical zoom allows her to capture modest distances. The shutter has a little lag but not so badly that she missed animals. In fact, her animal and bug portraits are intense close-ups and very nice. She has dropped it numerous times and nothing has happened to the camera! Finally I found the right camera for her! She is now sending pictures from this camera back to me from South Africa where she has had it on the beach, in caves, in the dry heat of the savanna, in all sorts of different lighting situations - the photos are very good - and the camera is still working. I would highly recommmend this camera for world travelers who tend to get into moist places and/or drop their gear from time to time!
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.
I live on the foothill near the NW of Pasadena in the greater Los Angeles area. The south-faced broadcasting tower on top of the Mt Wilson is nearly parallel (12 degree) to my house. Thus, my TV reception is very poor due to the weak side-band signal. Besides that, there are many tall trees that block the line of sight. I tried two different outdoor antennas before. One can not get any signal, while the other quite-a-large antenna provides very weak detection. One day a huge wind damaged the aluminum antenna, so I got this one and it works like a charm. Another issue that I had before was channel 7 (ABC) has its own tower about 4 degree seperation from my point of view. I had to choose it or others with the old antenna, but this antenna picks up both signals flawlessly.
I owned a Nikon N70, then switch to digital Kodak DC4800. Both are excellent camera of its class. Now I switch to Nikon Coolpix 5700, and realized this is THE camera to own if money is no object. Nikon's metering system with build-in speed light create excellent night time pictures. The focusing is excellent at daytime, and a little slower at night, but by manually adjusting the ISO setting, Apeture and shutter speed, you can easily get an excellent night time picture. The size of the camera is bigger than most compact, but much smaller than most SLR camera. Easily held with just one hand, comfort grib, and the magnesium alloy body is professionally built.The lens, oh man, the lens, is the best feature because of Nikon's ED lens, 8x optical zoom, this camera can easily shoot sporting event pictures with ease. The 5-megapixel prints are unbelieveable. The best thing about a high mega-pixel camera is that you take the picture, you CROP the picture down, and it's still so detail and clear.I have always kept my Nikon N70, even when I was using the kodak DC4800. Now, I can truly say that I will be selling my Nikon N70, and my two lens, because the new Nikon Coolpix 5700 replace the performance of my Nikon N70, and it's 8x zoom lens is almost the equivalent of my 35-80mm and 70 to 300mm lens.Keep in mind that this camera does consume power, a fully charged battery will only last about 70 minutes, because both the LCD display or the eletronic viewfinder consume power.Unfortunately, I brought my Nikon 5700 from a New York retailer that sent me a japanese model, but it's still the same camera, only that if it breaks down, Nikon will now repair it, even if you want to pay cash for the repair. Therefore, if you worry about camera breaking down, you have to make sure it's a USA model. One last thing, there are too many features the camera have for me to mention here. The most important point is that this camera has all major control of a profession SLR if you want to use it, it also can be fully automated to take picture with your worry. Its size to to big at all to carry for a 10 days even thought its not as small as other digital camera. Its lens has a great optical zoom range that will let you capture details photographs. And the quality, the workmanship of this camera is first class all the way.
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 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.
You can find images taken with the Kodak DX3500 at http://www.renderosity.com/gallery.ez?ByArtist=Y&Artist;=ransim.All of these images are unedited except for cropping. These were taken under the good quality setting (not even the best) during my vacation in august to the Smokie Mountains National Park.This camera takes beautiful pictures, they absolutely stunned me and blew me away after my trip. It gave me truely memorable pictures for my vacation. I've also begun to use it to photograph my friend's and Washington, DC.And I will also note, i have some photography experience but i AM NOT a expert. Simply an amateur who likes to take photos. Enjoy these representations of what this wonderful camera can do.
Not to be used with MS Vista operating system. This was not specified until after I received the product> searched online for the driver, but found plenty of blogs and discussion about how long it would be before drivers would be available for Vista.
This pictures take to long to load up and the battery life is short. I should have returned them right away. Its gathering dust on the table. I'm a picture buff and take alot of photos, my friends loose interest by the time the photos load up. There is no slide show mode.
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.
There have been a lot of bad reviews of this machine, but with transcribers that do a much better job costing 5 to 10 times more than this little beauty, I feel like I got a great deal for the money. I transcribe dictation for local clinic doctors at home, so the machine is in use several hours each day.The foot pedal is easy to use in reverse (press right) and forward (press left), and I can keep my foot on it in the middle without moving the tape either way. I've never had a problem with the volume level, and wonder if whoever mentioned that was using it with a lot of external noise in the background. The headset is comfortable on my ears, and comes with an extra set of foam cushions.It has playback and recording speed, volume, tone, and reverse time adjustable levels. Any standard microcassette tape will fit.The one drawback is that it doesn't rewind; but I got an electric bulk eraser at Radio Shack a number of years ago - a little gizmo that erases a tape magnetically when you pass it over the tape housing. It takes a fraction of the time to do this compared to erasing the tape while rewinding - and also saves wear on the machine.I recommend this transcriber for anyone who just wants something uncomplicated that works. It's lightweight compared to something like a Lanier, of course, so if you're doing heavy work, you may want to go with something more substantial. But for the medical transcription I'm doing, it's just what the doctor ordered.
Can not rate this product because it arrived damaged, when I tried to reorder thru email communications I was not answered about anything so I just took the credit and will look elsewhere for one.
This card is not to be used with Pocket PC 2003. Any advertising to the contrary is misleading (if not outright lie). I learned (as many others) that &quot;Windows CE 3.0 or later&quot; does not mean compatible with Pocket PC 2003. Linksys does not have a driver for Pocket PC 2003 and does not have a schedule for releasing one. The beta driver (available) is a far cry from what a driver should be. If you are running Pocket PC 2003 get another card if you want to use it right away.Mirek Buzga.
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.
I have an older car ('93 Toyota Corolla) and my cigarette lighter doesn't work because of a fight with a previous FM Transmitter I owned. One of my friends recommended this battery operated transmitter to me and it works wonderfully. I purchased mine in October and used it for two months on the first set of batteries. The sound clarity is great and I've only had problems with interference once or twice.
It came in on time, with no delays or defects noted, It has being working really good. Good job. Excelent
this radio cover nearly all the microwave, i think it is enough for you to chose what you need
Purchased this product from Circuit City. 2 weeks after purchase, the unit started turning off and creating whitenoise in the headphones. These are going back today. I paid way too much for these headphones. I will not purchase this brand again.
This battery exceeds the original battery by far. It's a perfect fit, would not hessitate to recomend.
I had just ordered one of these for someone at work and liked the software that came with it. After reading some of the magazine reviews I decided to make the switch over to Belkin from another more widely known brand. I thought I was buying the smaller version of this and was a little surprised when it came in. Big, but not too big. I use it to my advantage lift my monitor 4 inches higher. So it works out.The software that comes with it is pretty sweet. Monitors everything with configurable gauges. You can schedule down times and testing. I was amazed with all the junk I plugged into the back of this thing that it can last over 30 minutes and still have over a quarter charge left. Recharges in a little over an hour.A good buy at bargain prices.
this is a waste of money, I've thrown mine in the trash. The over the head, wrap around idea is really stupid (think using this in a car, i.e. your phone rings and you reach for your headset, etc.). The earpieces don't stay in your ears, and finally, the person on the other side of the line can't really hear you. Don't waste your money.
This is definitely worth getting if you want a tiny picture album I was able to install the software and quickly update a handful of pictures in less then 15 minutes. The Picture Viewer program was fairly easy to use. Just pick a bunch of pictures on your drives, add them to your collection and then upload the collection to the key chain. Adding more pictures to collection later on was no problem. There is a counter on the program that will only allow you to store 62 pictures max.
I installed 2 pairs of these speakers on my Lanie which is 18 x 60 & is in front of my pool / patio area where we will entertain & have outdoor parties at our new house in South Florida.I hooked them up to my Sony ES3600 Receiver on Channel B.I was very hesitant to buy these since the price point was so low I thought they wouldn't sound very good.I have awesome sound on the inside of the house (Mirage & Klipsch speakers) but don't really need that quality level outside, so I thought I would give them a try & if I didn't like them I was sure my 22 year old son could use them for something. They looked good, installed easy & I have to say that the sound is much better than I expected.There is no great Bass response here,I don't really need that outside but they don't sound like tin either. They sound as good as other outdoor speakers of the same size I have heard that cost much more.One complaint I have is on the speaker spring terminals. The terminals are very cheap & this why I didn't give these 5 stars. Once installed / mounted these will not be an issue, since they are static at that point, but when depressing them all the way to insert the speaker wires, the spring wants to pop the moveable part of the terminal off. If you are expecting this, you can control it & all is fine, but if you just depress all the way in they will fall apart & you could loose the spring. Just take care when inserting wires into them & all will be fine. I am very happy I decided to try these as I saved $180 off my second choice. They are made for outdoor use so they should hold up just fine for years as they are covered by a flat roof.
This is a high quality filter. I have purchased other brand filters for one of my other lenses and they feel cheap by comparison. Since I got my first L-Series Canon lens as a gift, I didn't want to get a cheap filter. This filter is well worth it and reflects the quality of the Canon L-Series glass.
I shopped and researched for several months for a new HDMI receiver. I was all set to buy the TX-SR674 but I stumbled upon this model in my search. The 804 model has 10 more watts per channel than the 674, THX sound and a cleaner front via a drop down panel. Set-up was quite easy since I was using HDMI connections for the TV, DVD & Cable Box. (Don't waste your $$ on expensive HDMI cables! I had to buy a $70 cable from the big red CC box until my $6.00 HDMI cable arrived in the mail, guess what? No difference in sound!) The instruction manual is decent but does not cover every possible scenario. ie.) To get the XM Radio Info. displayed on the TV screen you have to choose choose VIDEO 2-4, then choose the TUNER (took a little trial and error). The remote is a little big, but is easy to use and does have 3 separate MACROs available to use. I was able to program all my components into this remote. The 804s on-screen display is basic white lettering on a black screen. The new Sony's have a slick on screen GUI like the PS3s but don't get sucked into this 'nice to have'. Once you get your system set up you will rarely go back to your on-screen displays. I'm running a 5.1 speaker system for now until I can afford a new 7.1 setup. However, the 5.1 sound on my old speakers sounds terrific. My speakers actually sound better than they did on my old Yamaha. XM Radio sounds great and is super easy to add on. I did not purchase the DS-A2 iPod dock because DLO is coming out with a new dock in March with on screen album art that the DS-A2 does not have. I'll let you know how this works as soon as I get it! The only feature I wish it had was a 3rd HDMI out, this would have been an even better upgrade over the 674! You can buy better HDMI receivers but you will spend well over $1000.00. Most people will be quite happy with this receiver at this price point.Sound: Excellent Style: Clean and Slick Power: More than adequate Features: A- Initial Setup: MediumMy System:Samsung LN-S4695D LCD TVSamsung HD-960 DVD (waiting for the HD-DVD/Blu Ray battle to play out and a price drop!)Sci.Atl. HD cable box/DVR w/HDMIAudiovox CNP2000H XM Radio Mini Tuner Home Dock with AntennaMonster HTS 1000 MKII Powercenter with Clean Power (Needed this due to unstable power in my area.)I hope this helps you to make a decision!
This audio technica AT-PL120 is exactly what I was looking for.I am not into professional DJ'ing or anything - just wanted a pro turntable to listen to my old 80's record collection.I remember having a Technics 1200 back then and how great of a turntable it was - performance and looks.What's funny is how the Technics still costs the same as it did back then.So shopping online for about 1 solid week lead me to the Audio Technica AT-PL120 and when I saw it I thought it would be perfect.I had my doubts because of the price but I know Audio Technica and they are one of the largest and best manufacturer's of professional studio equipment so I decided to try it out.As soon as I recieved it (Excellent shipping from Amazon by the way - I am now shopping there all the time) I could tell it was a serious piece of equipment by the general construction and appearance.It required some assembly which was EXTREMELY straightforward and can be done by anyone in under 5 minutes. The nice thing about this is it comes complete with a pretty decent stylus.As for its performance - PERFECT ! It was exactly what I expected. The sound reproduction was great and its a very sturdy unit. Now - I honestly have to say that the 1200 was a little bit different (maybe even sturdier - maybe it had more aluminum than plastic) but then again - for occasional use not PRO DJ use - THIS IS IT !I almost feel like buying a couple more as I feel the price is way too low on this.
Just wanted to clear up some errors in prior reviews. First, several people commented on the Kodak Software and some of its limitations.First, you do not need to use the Kodak Software except to load the drivers for the Camera/Dock. (customer from Riverside take note, you may not need to return your camera)Second, with Windows XP, once the camera is in the Easyshare Dock, you only need to push the button and camera connects to the PC as another Storage drive. (You'll see it show up on &quot;my computer&quot; as another Hard Disk Drive). Once it is connected you can use Windows XP to copy all the pictures to anywhere on your one of your disks and edit it with any photo program that supports JPEG files.
I purchased the 1gb drive about 3 months ago from a store. It is a great product. Very sturdy and rugged, it just plugs into a pc and you have a portable hard drive. I rave about this to all of my colleagues and friends. I believe the 1gb is a perfect size because it is not too small but no too large. For work, this is perfect. I use it to transfer files with coworkers, take the information home, and have it with me wherever I go. I figure this would be great for students too.
I love this item! It works great with my ipod and folds to a convenient size. Mine is a brushed silver color. The loudness is controlled on my ipod. The only problem I'm having is that I use it so often that I'd like to also be able to plug it in using an AC adapter. It has the capability although I'm having some trouble finding a plug that fits it. Overall, it's just what I was looking for and it lets me play music from my ipod easily with pretty good sound -- a good value (to me).
pros: very bright and easy to see screen. great sound as well. easy to use for first time MP3 player buyers.cons: battery life is shorter then I would have hoped. also you have to skip to get to the song you want to hear (no scroll).tips: you should buy the adapter for outlets, its very easy all you have to do is plug it in and it charges.i hope this was helpfull to you!
A tremendous purchase in the crowded LCD market. The monitor was very easy to setup and the controls are easy to use. The picture quality is excellent and for the money, I would recommend this product.
They work really well but offer very little bass. I am no bass junkie, I listen to rock usually, but I was pretty disappointed after reading a few reviews on these headphones regarding the bass that they supposedly offered. Dont get me wrong they are really comfortable and come with lots of ear fitting to ensure a great fit. The cable is nice and thick and jogging in them is great. I should have bought the new Bose because the sound is a bit more three dimensional....
I brought a similar item off of ebay which was incompatible with my receiver. This product has not failed me, nor do I have any beliefs that it would. I wish I would have spent the money upfront and purchased this product first as opposed to the "advertised" product on ebay
Battery is still usable after three days of taking pictures. This battery has incredible battery life. Shipped fast as stated in the description. Definitely recommended.
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
Probably the worst radio I have used. No range over open water, very hard to get through menu, good to monitor other traffic that is close, but that's about all. I have many different radios on my boats and at the dock houses and this is by far my worst purchase.
I bought these from a neighborhood Walgreens, and not only the sound sucks, the earbuds are not comfortable. They'll scratch the inside if your ear, you could end up with an ear infection. Either get Sony or Bose, much better sound, earbuds are comfortable, and actually fits in your ear!!
I've had my Orb for more than a year, and admit I don't use it heavily. I've got the external SCSI2 version and a beige Mac g3/300MHz running OS 9.2 (for the sake of comparison).It was easy to install, easy to use, seems quite reliable. Fast enough random file access to keep me very happy. Vast improvement over backup with ZIP disks, which was starting to get silly for even 4GB partial backups.Tough to find the disks, I have to agree there with other reviewers. I ordered a bunch when I bought the drive, and re-use them. Have been looking to buy a new batch, and had to look a little harder than I thought. At first, they seemed to have disappeared from the face of the Earth, and I was ... that such a good product might have vanished... But I found a few places that carry them, though they aren't heavily advertised, as they were when they first came out.Only problem I've had is a little annoyance with the drive refusing to read the disk. I sometimes have to reinsert the disk a few times, or even restart the computer & drive before I get the disk recognized. I don't know if that's the fault of the disk, the driver, or the drive itself, but that seems to be the most common complaint around. However, it's just an intermittant problem for me, and I've been able to work around it without difficulty. Then again, I don't need to make large daily backups (monthly, at most). I suppose if I did, that problem would be more irksome.So beware- if you want to rely on this drive heavily, be cautious, it could be problematic. Whatever QC manufacturing problems they seem to be having haven't been surmounted yet. But if you just like the convenience of large, cheap, reusable storage, like I do, this is a far better alternative to a Jaz drive.
Pro's-Very lightweight-Single cord-Sweat resistantCon's-Cord comes out the back (who is going to carry their MP3 player on their back?!)-Have to turn up the volume quite high in noisy environments (ie subway)-Get knocked out of place when doing situps (minor issue)-No carrying caseOverall, these behind-the-neck headphones serve their purpose as advertised. They're lightweight, suited for running, biking, working out and sweat-resistant. However, since they're not really "in-ear" (they just rest on the outside of your ear canal), you have to turn the volume up quite high to drown out background noise. Also, a tap on the headband knocks them out of place. Good for running and biking, but I'm still looking for a pair of headphones for the gym.
Thank you to other reviewers, I am writing this review seeing other reviewers hard work in writing one. It helped me save money and get quality product. I don't know much about gauge thing, but I read reviewers saying that my polk audio RM 770 will only take 16 gauge wires and they had hard time inserting 14 gauge wire. I have used almost 25 feet wire for my rear surround speakers, and other 25 feet for front speakers. I hope I am into the limits for 16 gauge wires.Anyways, I inserted the white stripe into red clips, not sure if the other way works or not, this one worked for me. Overall, it is a great product. Easy to remove and easy to insert. Sound quality is great. I am so new to 5.1 world that I really dont know what more to expects. I enjoyed my movies so much with the set up (pioneer 820 akv, polk audio rm speakers (in a 18 by 12 room) and this wire) that I did not even think of what more quality I can get. Save money and use this wire, it is just great. I bought it for 13 dollars with free shipping with amazon prime. They were charging shipping the next day when I looked up, not sure why. I hope you guys find it for same price too. Enjoy...
Everything works as well or better than expected. Radio reception is not the greatest, but that might be more our location vs. the product. Would highly recommend it.
Just recieved the camera on the 11th of February and have took some pictures and printed some out. It is very easy to use and the quality is great. I had a Agfa CL30 1.3 megapixel. It worked good, but I wanted a zoom lens and more pixels. This is a very good camera for a beginner also. I would highly recommend this camera.
This SmartCard works to download the pictures taken on my "older" camera straight from the card. I didn't know it could be so easy. Thanks.
This printer is great! It does everything as advertised. Considering nothing is perfect, the things this one doesn't do are more than made up for what it does do for the price. If you're looking for value AND quality stop looking ... this is it.
I don't own this product however I did purchase a different Belkin wireless access point: the F5D6130 v2.I was having some trouble setting up the device. I called their European support line. The lady I spoke with was able to help me without transferring me once! She knew what she was talking about and I was up and running in no time.
Works Great!!!.. Connects two coaxil cables with no problem and with no loss of signal.. There is no reason to buy higher priced, $4-5.00 connectors, because they do NOT perform any better than these.
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.
When I was looking for a great set of headphones, the first thing i did was go to cnet.com and see what their highest rated headphones were. This pair won the editors choice award back in 2004 and had a 4 star rating from both the experts and consumers.So next i went and looked here on amazon and looked at the customer reviews. they were very positive for the most part, but the most recent review was two years old. my question was, are these headphones still relevant even though they have been on the market so long?I just got them in the mail today, and I would have to say yes. Im no audiophile, but i do like a good quality headphone. I have a pair of klipsch s4's and they offer an amazing sound for the 80 dollar price tag. I used to own a pair of bose triport over the ear headphones that put me back 130 bucks, and those lasted me a good 8 years. I wouldnt say i have an extensive knowledge of the market or anything or of high quality headphones, but i am interested in a quality listening experience.My first impressions were that the headphones seemed like a very sturdy build. I have read about plastic cracking and so on, I will have to keep an eye out for that. Them seem to be high quality and very sturdy. They are fairly large and bulky, although if you are looking at over the ear headphones thats probably not necessarily a concern to you. the cord seems thick and sturdy.The leather is comfortable, but a little stiff. im sure this will change with use.a couple things i did not expect is that the headphones did not block out as much sound as i thought they would. When i wore them and turned on music i could hardly hear anything outside of my headphones, but while wearing them without music on i could hear plenty of outside noise. on the other hand, when my wife put them on and she turned on music, there was a lot of music bleeding from the phones. I could very cleary hear what she was listening to, so if that is a concern, these may not be for you.The audio was very good. Ive heard lots of people say the bass was lacking, and I have to say these had plenty of bass for me. im sure thats all relative to what you listen to and enjoy, but the bass was very good. I did have to turn up the volume a decent amount to really get the bass bumpin though. overall the whole sound of the headphones was very good. Im not sure how they compare to other headsets, but i was very pleased with the sound.I plugged them into my hd yamaha audio receiver and watched a show. it seemed to work very well. Then i played dead space 2 with them on my ps3. It was doing 5.1 surround sound, and i was seriously getting creeped out. my wife walked up behind me and when she touched my leg (i didnt hear her walk up) i jumped really bad i was so drawn into the experience.overall they seem like a very good product for the $96 i paid. so heres the rundown on what i thoughtPros:Great sound, great basscomfortablesturdywhen music is playing couldnt hear outside noise$96Cons:bulkybleeds sound like crazy (people sitting next to you will hear everything)didnt block outside sound much when silentyou could likely be just as happy with another headset, youll just probably pay more for thoseThere are much more comfortable headphones out there. these are doable, but after a while my head began to hurtDo i recommend these? yeah, if you are looking for a decent over the ear headset for less than $100, these may be for you. if you are looking for portability, these are probably not for you. However, I would say that if you can, try out some other headphones and see what you think. I really loved my bose headphones, and those were nice because they had wonderful sound, more portability and a little more stylish. So i would recommend these, but then again i wouldnt say these are the it and all of headphones. if you are on the fence, check out some others. these may not be for you. I like these pretty well but im sure i would have been just as happy with another headset, but those will likely be over $100.
Not only is this cable perfect is was so low cost I almost fell over when I saw the price, also came to me way before I expected it, thanks
I've had these for a couple of years now and use them regularly when I go jogging (I wear a headband over them to keep them on). They have held up well and the in-line volume control is a handy feature to have. They are comfortable to wear and produce good sound, plus they are light and airy over the ears, which is why I like to use them when I exercise. I really don't think you can beat them for the price. Keep in mind that they are NOT noise cancellng, which are going to be more expensive and are really best for air travel anyway.
This is a great gadget that helped me train for a half marathon. When using this watch I dont feel as though I am training by myself. When I see my pace has slowed down I know it is time to kick it up a notch. I also used the watch during my race. So helpful! Again, I was able to keep track of my pace and time to be sure that I was using my energy to its fullest potential. The only downfall is that regular AAA batteries do not last long. I only got about 4 hours out of brand new batteries. Keep an eye on battery life and it is a fun, helpful gps watch.
product definately worth the money. took a bit of time to install software (serial numbers are located on the cd), but wasnt too difficult to figure out. product enables you to play video/audio from a RF tv cable or from rca jack input. when recording it records in mpeg format so once recorded it is exremely easy to burn to dvd. it has features similar to tivo, you can pause and rewind live tv. i hooked up my ps2 to it and am able to play it though my computer screen, and record it if i wanted to. took a while to configure the settings, but i got it so the picture looks great even at full screen. warning before you buy: you must have a sound card with at least one Line In input to listen to audio, otherwise you be watching tv in silence. other than that product is a good buy. makes a great toy for anyone who is as much of a technology geek as me.
I love this headset! It's comfortable to wear and stays secure on my little ears. The boom mic and the part that goes in your ear is adjustable, which is also nice.. The sound is super-crisp and it's nice having a volume control and mute button on the cord.I highly recommend this product!!
this 12 gauge cable gives me peace of mind to run long lengths without large cable impedance. it is a nice and heavy cable, and the insulation is joined between two strands and are appropriately labeled through the entire length so yo don't get the + and - mixed up.according to the label, this label is 259 strands of 36 gauge wire wound together. The insulation is nice and thick and the + strand has a square shaped insulation while the minus end has round insulation. i would buy again for sure if the need came around.
Really nice case. It fits my 15" Toshiba perfectly. Seems like it is constructed very well and has storage for several accessories. Good Value!
I am usually hesitant about rating optical laser equipment because one day they work fine and then the next day they'll break on you. I have to say though, I have had this particular DVD player for over a year now and it is performing like the day I bought it. I have friends that have purchased more expensive brands and models and have seen them constantly having to replace them because they break down. Not this puppy! I intend to watch 100s more movies with this until I'm ready to move up to a progressive scan DVD player. Importantly, this DVD player for this price has Composite Colorstream outputs which provide superb resolution and clarity. Yes, this model does not have an optical output, but it does have DTS/Dolby digital composite output. In terms of video, S-video is less than Colorstream, but in terms of audio, composite is equivalent to optical. One eensy weensy detail though...when watching dual layer DVDs, there is a slight pause on the change up. I don't really care because they usually put the change up right at a scene change. Also, the remote is a little busy with the buttons and not backlit. Other than that, this DVD is a solid winner!
Excellent device, with many nice features. It sounds great and has a great display. The only thing that I don't like is the way that it orders songs on the device. It does not follow the same convention that Windows Media Player (which I use to sync) does. If you choose to view your library by Artist the device orders the songs by original artist not the artist that is performing the song, so if the song is a remake or off of a soundtrack you will have to go and find the song under that particular name. So an album like "O'Brother Where Art Thou" every song is listed individually under that Artist's name. Also if you want to view songs by Album it will do sort of the same thing if you have for instance three "Greatest Hits" albums they will all be listed together. So once you get past these peculiarities it is still a great player. And what is truly great is that I didn't even have to install software or learn some new program to snyc my player. I opened it, plugged it in, Windows immediately recognized it, and WMP asked if I wanted to snyc, said yes and 20 min later had my 8.5GB of music on the player. Really it is that simple. So that is why I still gave it 5 out of 5, its absolute easy of use and compatibility with WMP completely outshines its small idiosyncrasies which are easy to get around.
I had a hard time connecting the power and IDE cable with the DVD-R drive screwed into the front. The was not enough room for my finger to reach it before it closed up. I just unscrewed it, plugged them in and screwed it back in.
I ordered a lens cap that was too big. So I returned it to the sender and requested a smaller size which I specified now that I understood the measurements. Instead of a replacement I received a refund one third the original price. I decided it wasn't worth arguing about.
I go through a lot of these on my portable printer. I'm glad Amazon carries and at a great price. Almost half of the brick stores.
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.
My last car stereo, a Sony AM/FM/CD with removable face, was nice. I became lazy about removing the face at night and a moment of carelessness -- leaving the driver's door open overnight -- made it easy for a burglar to steal the stereo. I decided to replace it with this cheapy so as to save money and discourage future theft. My expectations were low but was surprised to find that the product registered engine noise, so I needed a $30 filter; the receiver is really weak and only gets the high-powered FM stations, not my favorite public stations, and it drifts. It also has no clock which is unusual for a car stereo. But the tape player works well and sounds good. All in all, this $20 car stereo cost me over $130 installed including product, shipping and parts. This is a lesson I won't forget.
I have 4 different computers from all over the house set up on this, tied to my DIR 628 wireless router. These are all different operating systems, a Mac, two WIN 7 machines, and an older XP unit. While they each have different set up routines to work with this print server, I was able to get everyone up and running in about 30 minutes. Range is good, my wife can print from the opposite end of our home with no issues. Highly recommended.
I enjoy these binoculars . i will never forget the experience of seeing M31 for the first time through these eye pieces .
If you're looking for an easy way to play your iPod through your car speakers, don't want to spend a lot of money, and have infinite patience as reception levels on various channels fades in and out, the iTrip is your answer.If you're looking for an easy way to play your iPod through your car speakers and want consistent reception, bite the bullet and pay for a professionally-installed, hardwired FM transmitter.Our experience with the iTrip was frustrating at best. Of course, it was great for vacations involving a lot of driving of a rental car. But as an everyday solution to the iPod-car trip connection, the iTrip thoroughly failed. If you live in an urban environment with a large amount of FM airwave usage, reception (static) can change drastically from block to block.
Linksys wpc54g works in my power book G4 (DIV) as an airport card. It was not detected right away, but after going to System Preferences, Network and then selecting network status, a prompt popped up and told my that it had found an airport device and asked if I wanted to trn it on. I then chose my network, entered the WEP key when prompted and connected without a problem. I have a Linksis Router as well. It does work in a Mac Powerbook (titanium DIV) G4.
This device has performed flawlessly. The device does feels cheap though. I did not have a Canon model to compare it to, but I would imagine that it feels similar. The device fits securely in the camera jack and allows you to auto focus by depressing the button half way. It has good 'action', I have only accidentally depressed the button too far once while trying to auto focus. It also has a shutter lock button which has proven useful for long exposure night shots. Wish I would have bought the longer cable.
This has got to be one of the nicest Turntables I have used. Solidly built and great looking. I feel safe playing my old vinyl on it.
I bought this in kind of a hurry in order to use on a recent charter in the USVI's. I needed a small, high Capacity, waterproof digital Cam to take photos on and off the boat. The photo style settings are fairly "idiot-proof" and once i got it down, it was easy to switch in different light and speed situations. The underwater pics could have been clearer. They look a little foggy to me, but the land shots look just fine.I like the size and big screen to review with. It uploaded without any software necessary, to my iPhoto like a charm. I recommend it without reservattion
For those of you looking to read something with substance, here's a review from someone who actually owns both an Ipod and Zen Vision M and has used the Ipod Video.I've been looking for a feature rich portable media player (PMP or PVP) and was about to jump on an Ipod Video when I saw the press release for the Vision M in December. I already own a regular 4G ipod and loved it. The clickwheel made using it so easy. I borrowed a Video Ipod from a co-worker and was impressed with the video capabilities; however I really wanted something with FM radio and better video codec compability.The early reviews of the Vision were fairly positive, but had a few bugs like video buffer issues and no on the go playlists, but both are now fixed via new firmware. The clincher was CNET's awarding it the Best In Show at the 2006 CES. For a reputable site to recommends this as best in show over the hundreds of other new devices says a lot.Ok, on to the real review.....I purchased the Black Vision M and the two things that stand out is the clean front layout and thickness. It is about .7 inches thick so it's signficantly thicker than the Ipod. Although I would prefer the slim shape of the Ipod, the thicker Vision M was fine as it still fits in my pocket comfortably and is quite snug in my hand. The instructions require you to do two things first:1) Update Quicktime if it's version 7.0 through 7.0.2 before installing Creative's software2) Charge it up first using the AC adapter which only takes about 2 hours (great advantage over Ipod)User Interface and Slide Touchpad:The software is pretty straight forward and so is using the menu system on the Vision M. The slide touchpad takes a little getting used and I have to admit the Ipod clickwheel is much easier to use. However, it does have its advantages. You are able to very quickly scan though large song lists by holding down at the top or bottom of the touchpad. Alternatively the user interface allows you to search alphabetically via song, albums, artists, and genre. This is something I wish the Ipod had as going round and round on the clickwheel sometimes gets old if you're looking for something in particular. The touchpad also doubles as a previous/next or rewind/fast forward button by pressing it the left or right respectively.Additionally, there are four buttons located around the touchpad: Play/Pause, Context Menu (Options), Back, and Custom Shortcut where you can set it to whatever you want (almost, you have a list of options). These buttons light up in aqua blue which is nice for night time use.SoundSo how's the sound quality? Very good! The headset that comes with the Vision is slightly better than the average as they fit snug in your ear and have good response. In my opinion, both the sound quality of the Ipod and Vision M are good, but the Vision M is slightly better. Additionally you can enhance your listening experience with the built in preset or custom equalizer and bass boost options. I only wish it saved more than one custom equalizer setting. Be careful when using bass boost as doing this combined with boosting the low end using the equalizer may distort the sound.Oh, did I mention you can bookmark your music so you can pick up where you last left off which is something the Ipod doesn't do.Other infoRadio: Very very good. your headphones is used as the antenna and the reception is very good. You are able to preset up to 32 stations (including renaming them) manually or thought the auto seek option. You also have a signal strength bar (similar to ones found on cellphones)Video: The player's codec supports DivX4/5, XviD5, MPEG-1/2/4SP, and WMV9 as well as Motion-JPEG. The included software will convert your videos to the proper codec and resolution including cropping if you so desire. My only complaint is the 4-6 seconds of wait time when you start playing, but since this is a hard drive based device, it's understandable. Oh yeah, you can even password protect files from viewing.Screen: Excellent, the 2.5" screen is bright and the colors are vivid; it's capable of displaying up to 262,000 colors. Easily better than the Ipod Video which I thought was good to begin with.Pictures: The viewer allows you to choose from specified folder and displays contents in a 5 x 4 format. You then pick the one you want to see via touchpad and then you have the option of zooming in. Again, colors are vivid and you can even get picture details (via context button).Miscellaneous features:Voice Recording, Custom Wallpaper, Sync your Outlook Calendar option, Button lock (disables the touchpad and buttons), song and picture rating, Play music while viewing pictures, Compatible with Windows Media Player 10, 6 hours of video battery life, Smart Playlists (higher rated songs play back more frequently I think), Smart Volume (Normalizes volume of all songs), Video Out, power saving options, and PlaysforSure compatibility.Weakness:So what keeps me from giving this unit a 5 star rating?An overly sensitive touchpad (should get better as I get more used to it), lack of accessories at this time, lack of a removable battery, lack of lyrics display support, can't do anything with it when docked to the PC, separate 3 in 1 dongle for USB, AC connectivity and Video Out. Overall these are fairly minor complaints.In summary, if you just need a decent mp3 player with video and photo capabilities, then the Ipod is a fine choice. For those searching for a more feature rich player, this is an excellent option. This item is selling well and I hope that translates to more accessories for this wonderful player.I have thoroughly enjoyed using this player and hope you find this review informative.
I ordered this product after testing a set of noise-canceling headphones in a local gadget store. The headphones I tested in the store (not by this manufacturer) were quite effective in canceling out the ambient noise of the retail environment. I dreamed of what a set could do in my too-noisy office. I've got motor noise from the ventilation system, conversations of passers-by, and key clicking from nearby offices. I received the Aiwa HP-CN5 today eagerly. However, I find that they do nothing to attenuate the motor noise - but make it seem as if the noise is within my head. I still hear the conversations in my neighbor's office just as loud, and just as much key-clicking. Audio quality for music is no better than my old, cheap headphones that came with my CD player. These may go back. I don't know if this set is defective or this design is poor, but I'm unlikely to buy another set without testing in advance.Update: I didn't return these. After more use, I learned that I had to place the right speaker very precisely over my ear to get the cancellation effect rather than a reinforcement of sound. This requires a calibration step where I have to turn the volume down and move the headphones to minimize the ambient, before turning volume back up. Not impressive, but better than my initial opinion.
99.9% of the time I'm not completely satisfied with a product and the price paid or customer service received. This is one of those rare .01% of the times when I'm TOTALLY and COMPLETELY happy with this item, the price paid and the service received. You absolutely cannot go wrong buying this item. It's hands down worth the money you pay to protect your Macbook Pro. Thanks!
Bought at [local store] on sale for [money]. Lousy store (don't get me started) but glad I bought this TV. Set up was very easy - basically plug it in, connect the cable and VCR, and enjoy.This TV replaces a JVC that had served me well for 9 years. The picture quality on the Toshiba is excellent and the sound is just fine even without using an external amp. If I connect a DVD player to it, I'll likely also connect my stereo to it then too.Did a lot of research and exploration before picking this box. The flat panel machines are slightly nicer, but hardly worth the additional cost, and from reviews I've read, are not that reliable. Besides, those machines are extremely heavy.The JVC machines I looked at often had a distinctive background hum (reviews I saw on a variety of web sites indicate this is not an isolated matter). The Sony's just seemed overpriced for what you got. Consumer Reports gives the Toshiba a strong rating, and so far, I agree.
This was far better than the all black one.. Much more private on the plane and in common areas where client security of documents is necessary
The only errors I got with this entire spindle were caused by files that were actually corrupt on my hard drive, I couldn't even access them directly on the hard drive. Not one of these disks caused me a problem, and I am buying another spindle of them.
I bought four.Yeah, two grand is a little steep, but I can work a double shift to make up for it in about two months.Used them to tie my wife to the bed.Then I went out to play tennis. When I came back, she was still there and she could hear better. Great product!
Having moved up to a full frame sensor camera, I was caught with my pants down this past Saturday when I discovered some spots on my sensor that wouldn't blow off. I tried using the sensor swab and eclipse for my cropped cameras and made it even worse. I made sure I shot wide open and that got me through the event, but I ordered this kit right away.First off, if you think that automatic sensor cleaning is going to work indefinately, you're mistaken. All it does is shake the sensor a bit. To test how dirty your sensor is, shoot a clear sky at f16. Download that image and increase the contrast a bit. You might be amazed at how filthy your sensor is. I think it's always a good idea to carefully use a blower first. The Giottos Rocket Blaster is about $10. Take another test image. If it's still dirty, check your lens for spots and then use the Sensor Swab. Test between each swab. It might take 2 or 3 swabs. The kit comes with 4 swabs with Pec Pads attached. It also includes 10 additional Pec Pads that you can attach yourself, and a pre-moistened swab. Save the pre-moistened swab for an emergency, like your Eclipse evaporating. No matter how tight you screw on the cap, this stuff disappears. Just to be on the safe side, you might want to purchase a pack of 100 Pec Pads for $10 and an extra bottle of Eclipse for $10. The case that comes with the kit is nicely constructed and perfect for the camera bag.Adorama shipped extremely fast.Happy shooting!Tell
I took the plunge into printer ownership with this solid device from HP. I've used it daily for a couple of months or more and it has proven capable and reliable.Pros:a) Very good print qualityb) Reliable duplexer - has never jammed on mec) Fast printingd) Compacte) Generally, simple to useCons:a) Feels slightly lightweight and `squeaky', could be more robustly made. Fairly noisy when running.b) Arrived with a power cable that had a defective molding at the plug - exposing live metal within!c) Manual-feed tray options are poorly explained in the manual, and require fiddling about with when printing on various envelopes, for example.I was glad to see a brand-name duplexing laser printer at a reasonable price at last! Although I'd love to print in colour, ink-jets have scared me off due to the extortionate prices of the ink cartridges. I know very few people who are truly happy with their ink-jet printers after they discover their `bargain' requires one or more cartridges at $40-$50 a time; pretty soon they have paid more for ink than they forked over for the printer itself. Clever marketing, but very unfair on the poor consumer. On the other hand, good grayscale printing in duplex meets 95% of my needs admirably - and this printer delivers it.This would be a good buy for a home or small home office.
Our kids wanted walkie-talkies but the toy ones we got didn't work well.These things have great reception and last for a long time on a charge. Our kids love them. Only thing to be aware of - and it's kind of funny - is that the same frequencies are used by professionals, e.g., snow plow drivers, black car drivers, etc. Our kids think it's hysterical when the conversations from these people come through, but it does mean you may have to switch up the frequency to get a clear channel.
I ordered this mouse for the conference room at my work. It seemed like a dream at first - awesome range, nice feel (unlike the previous Adesso product I bought last year). I thought this product just changed my opinion of Adesso.HOWEVER... my big complaint is that the numlock is always on at boot up. Now you have to keep in mind that this keyboard is like a laptop keyboard, there is no separate numeric 10 key, the numbers 4,5,6 are in place of letters U,I,O etc. On top of that, there is no numlock indicator on the keyboard(nor a caps lock)! So when somebody goes into log in, and it contains the letters U,I,O,J,K,L, etc. they are screwed because it just shows the asterisk!So I go into BIOS and disable the numlock. (I was able to go into BIOS with this keyboard unlike another reviewers experience.) I ended up emailing Adesso support (who responded very quickly) and they said that it is on by default and I must turn it off at every start up.This in my book is a very idiotic oversight. I mean think about it - would a laptop user want their numlock on their laptop keyboard(no docking) at every boot up???Sorry Adesso, until you guys put a little more thought and test marketing into your products, you will always be a small time player of 2nd class products!!!
I have bought clone batteries in the past but there is nothing like buying the real thing. These have a long life and hold a large charge.
Works exactly as advertised. Very easy to install by yourself. Great addition to my existing security system. The piece of mind I have now is priceless. Great product!
I judged this book not so much on how it taught C, but rather, how it taught to write programs. In that respect, it was supreme. I am more of a perl programmer, but the tips here on professional &quot;effective&quot; programming were quite useful for any language I know.As a book on C, it is also quite good. There might be better books out there, but I am happy to say that I am much more comfortable with C than I was before. The only complaint is that the problems in each chapter (quite useful for practice) didn't have answers in the back (such as O'Reilly's Learning Perl). Anyhow, worth the time and money in my humble opinion. Thanks Steve!
This one is great... Superb sound for little money... Strongly recommended... I had issues with lot of headsets before, this one works fine and fits perfectly to my ears...
These headphones are unbearably uncomfortable, and they barely do any 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. Not worth it!
I've been spoiled by some of Canon's best lenses, since (and before) I went digital. My go-to lens is the 28-135 USM IS lens, which will, in fact spoil a person. So far, it'll do everything this lens will do, except for very close macro, and it'll even do pretty well at that. Plus, I do miss the image stabilization. I don't have a problem with the autofocus on this lens, but the only thing I've found yet that it'll do better than my 28-135 is take pictures (while tripod mounted) of very small pieces of jewelry items that my wife uses in making her jewelry.I will experiment more with the lens, and time will tell, I guess.David
I saw a Parrot CK3100 in a car in Rome. I wondered what it was and the owner gave me a demo in Italian. It followed is instruction exactly. I was so impressed I got one in Europe and brought it home. I ordered the wiring harness for my car and the install took 10 minutes. Worked perfectly right out of the box. As soon as I paired it to my Android phone it synchronized my address book. I touched the green button and it said 'speak now', I said 'call home' and it instantly dialed my home number from the phone directory. I was VERY impressed. The sound quality is excellent and it mutes the radio if playing. I was SO impressed I ordered one for my wife's car. Parrot has some new models that cost a bit more so you can plug in your iPod etc. For basic CK-3100 is a great addition to any car. Remember to order the proper car harness and everything just plugs in.
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.
I echo a former review about problems this card with a Dell Inspiron computer. Had problems with the install~Couldn't open the card's utility feature after several attempts. Incidentally, I am using a Netgear MA521 card with a Linksys WRT54G router on another Dell Inspiron (5000)computer, and that seems to be working fine.
I bought the Epson C80 printer about a month ago, and have had a great time with it! The print quality is exceptional, speed is great, and the price is even better! The printer prints great high-quality, smear-free prints that are true to acual color. Spooling seems to take about 5 sec. before it starts doing anything, but once it gets going, it is exceptionaly fast. I would highly recomend this printer to anyone seeking a fast, high-quality printer, at an afordable price.
I don't have any gripes about the "lack" of features this wireless router has. It has everything a novice wireless user needs. WPA, 802.11g, web interface, 4 wired ports, DHCP, Firewall, easy to edit firewall rules, MAC filtering, and some more.This wireless router works great in my home and provides good wireless coverage throughout my home. I don't have a massive house, but I do find this router to be well enough to cover what I do have in my 2 bedroom town home.I would strongly suggest using the installation wizard that you first see when you login to the router via a web browser as this is straight forward and easy to understand.I personally didn't have any problems setting this up, but if you do it looks like their FAQ on their support site ( support.dlink.com ) has some good answers. I'd also suggest browsing through the "emulator" on this product page on dlink.com.
great router , easy to set up , easy to use, very fast connection, netgear is sure the company to go for router, as this is my 3rd router i am getting from this company and all works great
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.
Priced right, top of the line product and fast shipping. Can you ask for anything more? Of course not!
Panasonic does not get the hoopla like Canon and some other big name brands,but it is simply a beautiful camera!I can't say enough good things about it.I had a 3mp Panasonic for a few years until I got this one a year ago.I have taken thousands of photos, it is simply a class act camera.I recommend Panasonic to all of my friends who are thinking ofbuying a new digital camera. Obviously is it not an SLR camerabut it might as well be one! The 12x optical is great! The imagestabilizer is super.
This adapter seemed like it was going to be a good investment. But what they do not say on the description, is that its only compatible to a computer running windows xp or lower. There is no driver for any system running anything higher than that. Anything higher than that it can not recognize. Also, it is only a USB 1.0 connection. You might as well go for the next version of this adapter, although i do not know if it would be compatible though with a usual windows 7 operating system.
I'm very sorry to write a poor review on this TV. The picture was great.....for 2.5 years. There is a common problem with the power board going out with this model, and they seem to be going off after about the same amount of time based on other reviews that I have read. I was hoping to find that Phillips would have a recall based on the high number of failures, but they have not to date. The TV just started turning itself off and on in rapid succession in the middle of the night this week. I woke up at 3am and unplugged it because of the noise and fear of it starting a fire. Now when we plug it in it just goes into the "on and off mode" with no sound or picture. I'll be honest, I enjoyed this TV while it was working, but now that we have nothing, and our money is out the window, I can hardly recommend this to anyone. We have a Sharp Aquos in our Media Room which has been "Abused" thoroughly by teenagers and X-Box, Playstation, Gaming Computer and Movies. It hasn't missed a beat. My replacement for this Phillips will be another Sharp model. It's frustrating that my only recourse is to post a poor review, but if you are having the same problem and haven't posted one yet, please do. It's the only way to get Phillip's attention, and hopefully prevent someone else from losing their hard earned money. This TV was priced competetively, so I'm afraid that most people that bought this one stretching their budget are the one's least able to afford to replace it. They always say "You get what you pay for", and it seems that I have to re-learn this every few years.Shame on you Phillips for not recalling a defective product, you've lost my trust for life.
I got these speakers to add the ability to share sound with another person while using a portable dvd player or an mp3 player. They are completely dependant on the amount of volume produced by the device so they can be a little quiet if the device doesn't put out a lot of volume. On the other hand, they work, don't require batteries, fold up to a small size and do the job. I worry a little that the cord that plugs into the devices may get pinched since it fits in a groove on the outside of the case, but then a retractable cord would have increased the price and possibly the weight of the speakers. If you need substantially volume, you will need to get powered speakers.All in all, though these are a good buy for the money.
1. First, its the best camera for the budget. Look at the price, its fantastic2. Camera looks - the pictures are deceiving. I bought the camera not for the looks but its functionalities and price. I was a little unsure of how it looks. But when I got it, I was awed. Its perfect. I like this much better than SD750.3. Shooting modes - its got enough to keep you busy for a while.4. Quality - its freaking good. I have taken loads of pics during the night and have not been disappointed. Macro mode is awesome.I got a couple of shots with red eyes, but using Picasa, I was able to clean it out, so no problem.If you need a basic camera for a good price, do not wait. You will get much more than you asked for.
I got this joystick a few years ago to replace a broken gamepad. It has served me well though the years and continues to be useful in a variety of games, flight games especially. The twist function is far from gimmicky - it is crucial for flight games and space shooters, where you have to both turn and rotate your craft (doing barrels rolls in a spaceship makes you harder to hit).The buttons have lost some of their tactile feedback over the years, but it still works quite well. The layout of the joystick is quite nice for using it in tandem with the keyboard, and the base has just enough weight to keep it from moving when you slam the joystick forward.There are a couple of complaints. One is the positioning of the throttle. Don't get me wrong - the throttle is great. But you will have to take your hands off of the keyboard to use it, which translates into a split second of not using keyboard controls (say, strafing) while you adjust your speed. The other is the software that comes with the game itself - it was the cause of the 'broken gamepad' (also made by logitech). Fortunately, the joystick works without the software, and when I uninstalled the software, everything worked perfectly again. On a related note, you can download a 'clear calibration utility' from the website, but it didn't work for me.I plan on replacing this stick with the newer, cooler-looking Thrustmaster T-flight Hotas Stick. But if that doesn't work for some reason, I am going back to this joystick for sure.
Works as advertised with no problems. I have USB 1.0 ports so the speed is not great but no glitches. I like that the name (Kingston) shows up so I don't have to guess at the drive letter.
I bought one of these at Best Buy and am glad I did. First the down side. I'd like the stand better if it allowed the user to rotate 90 degress for viewing in portrait mode. Second, It's a DVI and Analog LCD but doesn't come with a DVI cable, which is a minor inconvenience as I ended up getting a DVI-I cable on eBay for $6. For those who are using or plan on using this monitor with the analog connection, I recommend you get the DVI cable (if you video card supports DVI), the image is so much clearer.The things that make this LCD great are it's price, the 8 MS response time, and the 700:1 contrast ratio. Not to mention the great picture quality (in DVI mode) games and video are very clear. I use my LCD in Dualview (nVidia) mode witn a 19" CRT monitor and it's utterly amazing how much clearer and brighter the image is compared to the CRT monitor.This is an excellent choice for somebody that wants a 19" LCD for a great price.
The price is unbeatable. Shipping was fast and most of all the shipping was free. I have had this battery for only a week and it charged good and has held the charge all week. As luck would have it the battery in my other phone has now died and I am going to take a small risk and order another battery. I say a small risk in that the battery could die in the near future but with the price and free shipping not to mention the it is an original Panasonic battery and not a copy of the original. If in the future if the battery begins to fail I will update this review, so no news is good news.
Not if it is fail of it manufacture but result that when I want to record big quantities of data the usb stops it and no longer it allow to follow recording more data.
I though this would save me a load of time when I logged in and out of different websites and I'd look cool while doing it. I actually look stupid while I wait for the software to figure out if my finger is correct, then fill in the fields and click the confirmation button.
I saw a bunch of negative reviews about the first iTrip, but I noticed the ones for the 3G-compatible iTrip were better. I thought I'd give it a try, since I drive so often. I thought it would be a pain to hook up a wire from my iPod to my car stereo every day. Little did I know it was a bigger pain to deal with the iTrip.First of all the software that comes with the new iTrip is old software--it's version 1.0. I thought I needed to download MusicMatch 7.2, but I didn't need to download it at all. There was no instruction manual, no "read me" file, no useful support on Griffin's website. It took my wife and me over an hour just to figure out how to use the thing. Then, I realized today on the way to work that stations that are full of static in San Francisco are not necessarily full of static halfway down the peninsula--so it works for fifteen minutes of my commute. Then, I'd have to reprogram it to another station to get it to work fifteen minutes away.Basically, if you don't mind the trouble of figuring out how to use it on your own (without support) and you live far, far away from a major metropolitan area with many radio stations, go for it! Otherwise, this is a piece of junk that isn't worth $3, let alone $30 or $35.
I read several of the reviews before purchasing this stand and was concerned but thought I would try it anyway. It turned out to be a great product. Other reviewers mentioned that their computers still get hot. I have not had that problem. It is the perfect size for my laptop. And I like the little storage pocket for cords and the mouse. My laptop stays in place and does not slide. I use this product daily. It brings my laptop up to a good height so that I am not constanly straining my neck. I cannot find anything negative re this product.
I researched many options and price ranges for the right antenna before buying this one. I am an average of 30 miles and 182 degrees from all the towers in Dallas (I'm north of Dallas). I wanted to try it in the attic first even though the outdoor location would get a better signal. That's one reason why I bought an antenna that is rated for signals much further away than mine are. I bought an inexpensive shower curtain rod and screwed it to the ceiling joists with 3 pipe fasteners. I placed it towards the front of the house and in front of all the duct work. So the only thing blocking the signal is the roof.It pulled in all the digital stations perfectly with 70-80% signal strength - more than enough to lock onto the signal. No blocking, ghosting, or any problems. I'm glad I don't have to mount it outside because this thing is huge and it gets very windy in Dallas! There are no trees or large buildings in the path of the signal. I'm not sure if buying a larger antenna than what was needed helped the signal strength in the attic but at this price ($49) it was worth a try. The pay off is no visible antenna, great signal and no weather worries. If you place in your attic, make sure you have about 5 cubic feet or more available and no metal obstructions.
I got this as a gift for my dad and he absolutely loves it! I believe he attached it as soon as he got it!
This thing is great and it will only take you about 30 seconds to learn how to use it, and putting it on your computer takes about that long too. Then you can save it and edit it on your computer, but it doesn't come with the software to do so. The only problem I had was opening the frickin' thing. If your looking to buy a digital camcorder for a low price, this is the way to go. BUY IT NOW!!!!
The cable we ordered in late December was due to arrive between January 3rd and 6th. It arrived on January 17th. It might never have arrived, had I not sent the vendor two e-mail messages. The vendor was nice enough when he replied to the second one. (That is why the product rates one rather than zero stars.)The product when it arrived was not as pictured. It is also poorly made which probably explains why it does not work. Back it goes.
I bought myself this mp3 player on Xmas of 2006. Simply put: it beats iPod video hands down. Love the fact that you can throw any video format and it plays it. If not, included software does the conversion job for you. The only "issue" (that's why I'm not giving it the 5 stars) is finding accessories (that's the only regard were I envy iPod owners). To top it all, the connector is proprietary; I wanted to purchase a docking boombox and ended up buying an overpriced one at Creative's store.
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.
I LOVE these headphones! I have gone through several pairs over the years b/c I shove them in my purse for gym runs and JetBlue flights (they are so nice & bendy)... eventually the wires come loose, but that's my own darned fault. They stay in my teeny-tiny errrholes better than any headphone I've ever tried and are so light I forget I have them on. And the sound quality is fantastic, esp. for the price! My only complaint is that Best Buy & Circuit City no longer carry them. Thank god for amazon. I'm stocking up this time!
I really like the range of this lens on my XT(350D) and 30D. Also this lens is so light.Good travel lens. Get a monopod to prevent camera shake so you can use it up to 300mm.
I own a Canon DC 22 i previously left a negative report , however now that i can use the camcorder it's actually a very good product. Its best to use mini DVD-WR ( re recordable ) CDs and you must first anitilise your CD then when you are finished recording you need to finalise your DVD ( the DVD recorder needs to be in mode function to finalise - use the on / of switch to get mode ) to watch it on TV or Computer . This is a very good product that works +++ . longer batory life and CD recording time would be great with future models .
I love my new camera. However, I tried the fireworks mode and some of the others like aquarium and cant really tell the difference between them and the regular mode. So if you are getting this camera for those types of features, this one might not be the one for you. The other problem that i have had was with the battery. I used the camera quite a bit on 4th of July and when i got to a concert on Saturday, i could only take 3 pictures before it died. It doesnt just take AA batteries so I ended up buying a disposable because there was nowhere at the festival to get this type of battery. Overall the camera is great and takes great pictures and the zoom still gives pretty good quality pics. I do recommend it but you might want to buy and extra battery and I have an extra memory stick. Can't wait to take it to Hawaii at the end of the month!
It is with confident expectation that I save others the unnecessary aggravation caused by owning an Epson Stylus C80 printer. This is by far, one of the worst purchases ever made.First, value is an issue. Initially, the advertisements and reviews sang the praises of the Epson Stylus C80. It was prematurely branded as an exceptional printer with great value. It is my personal experience that the value of this printer has been grossly overestimated when it becomes inoperable after two weeks of light home use.The printer worked great for approximately one week. After the first week of use, pictures became &#8220;dull&#8221; and documents began to smear. Finally, lines developed on the documents until the words were no longer legible. Following several complete troubleshooting sessions and numerous cleanings suggested in &#8220;Utility&#8221;, the Epson Stylus C80 suffered extensive mechanical failure. The printer then began vociferously going through the all motions of the printing process yet was expelling only blank sheets of paper. This printer required an excessive expense of time and energy and rapidly became a burden to own.Just to confirm that the problem was with the printer and not the computer, I tried both an NT 4.0 PC and a Win2K laptop; both provided the same results. The status monitor informs me that I have enough black and color ink remaining to print over 100 pages. ALL of the aforementioned information was relayed to the Epson tech support people via e-mail. The ensuing reply from Epson tech support was insulting and they treated me as a dim-witted individual who couldn&#8217;t possibly understand the simplistic workings of printer. They asked if the unit was plugged in and &#8220;on&#8221;. Then they gave first-grade instructions on how to use the cleaning feature in &#8220;utilities&#8221;, which I conveyed had already been completed SEVERAL times.After sharing communication with the folks at Epson two additional times, I was given instructions on returning the printer for replacement and was provided a toll-number to call to make the arrangements. The e-mail stated that I would be receiving a &#8220;new&#8221; OR &#8220;refurbished&#8221; printer and the units may be the same model or another model of equivalent features. When I called the TOLL-number I stressed that sending a &#8220;refurbished&#8221; printer was unacceptable and since I purchased a &#8220;new&#8221; printer, I wanted a &#8220;new&#8221; replacement. I reiterated that should they attempt to replace this with a refurbished unit, I wanted my money back. This is when I was informed that Epson has a policy that prohibits refunds and will only provide replacements, but assured me that they would make every attempt to send a NEW unit. When I asked for an e-mail address for confirmation, I was informed that the support folks do not have external e-mail capability.The following day, an Epson Printer was waiting on my doorstep with the following word clearly stamped on the box: REFURBISHED. I then called Epson&#8212;AGAIN&#8212;asking why they sent a refurbished unit. The customer service people were rather insolent and it was during this conversation that I was told that it was Epson&#8217;s policy NEVER to send a &#8220;new&#8221; replacement. At this point, I became incensed and told them that I do not want this product in my home&#8212;I do not care to see an Epson product again and to please arrange to pick up BOTH units. I was transferred to two other &#8220;customer service&#8221; representatives and they said that they would only send a &#8220;new&#8221; unit and I could not have a refund. This is what I originally requested. I have yet to see this new unit, but clearly understand that should I require additional support, I will be dealing with the same nonsense and the same people for the duration of the printer&#8217;s life.As of this writing, I have resurrected my very old HP DeskJet 660Cse, re-installed the drivers and it actually PRINTS, operating at a level far beyond that of the Epson. The nuisance factor far outweighs the satisfaction of owning an Epson Stylus C-80. I will definitely learn from this and never buy another Epson product.In conclusion, should you take pleasure in raucous grinding sounds, paper that becomes easily jammed, a unit that devours ink, sub-standard tech support, condescending customer support people and more stress than you could possibly experience over one printer, then the Epson Stylus C80 is for you!
A quick review in order of importance :- The helmet is so small that it squeezes my head, and my head hurts after an hour of use- The noise cancelling is more a noise reduction- The right speaker buzzes if there's a small part that is not covered. It's not a problem if I fix it properly, but it's always a nuisance when you have to place it properly every time- The cable given is too short for my taste.Well, I still give it 2/5 because it still is a cheap noise-reduction headphones... but with lots of cons
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.
A pretty good deal, if you ask me. Headphones and everything, except for anti-skip.
Some reviews said this worked, others did not. I took the chance and ordered it. Within the first day one of the little push tabs on the side had fallen out and would not stay back in. It also wasn't consistent with staying in or thinking it was or was not a sync/charge cable. I got it because I wanted a long cable and it was, it just wasn't much more than that - a long piece of cable. I returned it and got a refund for the price, not the shipping. :(
I bought one of these, on a really good sale at Staples, and paid about $19. Even at its list price (at the time) of around $30 it was a buy. After a year or more of using it, I must say that it's a GREAT mouse. The response is excellent, the features are everything they promise, and the battery life is more than I ever dreamed. I almost never turn mine off. Some of the reviews here talk about misrepresentation, but the pictures on this site are exactly what I've got. I haven't seen THIS particular mouse for sale in ANY keyboard/mouse combo at any price, but I would recommend one, particularly if it was priced like this mouse is here. For what you're getting in the LX5, this price is dirt cheap.P.S. Now it's Jan. 2010 - I've used it for about two years, and it's still as good as new!
These headphones are extremely good quality for the price.Two caveats.If you're moving around a lot with them, expect the long wire to get in the way. Wrap it up or something.Second, there's the "Movie", "Music" switch, and a lot of times it accidentally switches to "Movie". The best listening is with "Music" as it has a flat response there.Other than that, amazing price value, I've bought these headphones twice, so I really like them.
Think twice about buying this model! I was testing it out at a retail store and it fried my ipod, as in a little trail of white smoke came out right before it totally went dead........... Apparently it did the same thing to a guy a week earlier. I went with the Klipsch Igroove HG. Its a beauty AND reasonably priced. Just as good if not BETTER than the absurdly overpriced Bose system for 300.00.
this is an awsome player for the money,I was very happy with the player,no problems,whats so ever,it plays every type of disk format,vcd,dvd,mp3,music cd.even your own burned cds.I would recamend this player to everyone,the turn table is super quiet.if I were to buy another,it would be this one or a newer model of this one,the only drawback is it's size,which is not a problem for me,just modify your entertainment center in depth by 3" for the one self it's to sit on.this is a saticefaction guarenteed product.thanks amazon.com for finding this great deal!
It's a great TV, super picture, average audio, good price. After several weeks of use we find it to be a good choice in our purchase for a new TV
I have this privacy filter installed on my work computer due to the fact that I need to make sure no one sees what I am working on while out in public. It attaches to the screen using little plastic tabs that have adhesive and stick around the screen bezel of the laptop. You can position them wherever you want, although the provided directions give two viable options that are most likely to give you the best mounting solution.Once mounted, you can decide if you want the gold side face out or the black side. I prefer the gold but this seems to be strictly a preference as the view doesn't change based on which side is facing you. Technically the gold is supposed to show as this is considered "front-facing" (and is confirmed by the stamped model number in the top-right corner) but the directions do state you can pick a side.Privacy is the only reason that this is not a 5/5 rating. While the viewing angle is greatly reduced with this screen installed, it is not a perfect solution. I would still recommend the product as without it I would be really worried about people seeing what I am currently working on. Just be mindful when using the filter on a plane because people sitting behind you or directly next to you may still be able to see what you are working on. Reducing the screen brightness does help - but makes your visability that much more difficult.Thanks - I hope this was helpful.
I received the mic proptly. It works great. It's simple and functions well.A great mic for the money.
I got these desperate to find a product that will actually fit in my ear. The standard apple earbuds do not, nor does any of the jawbone bluetooth "equipment". I was a little leary of them when I first put them on, because they do not feel secure at all. I went on a hilly run, and they didn't slip out once, and the sound was steady and decent.
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 purchased this unit when my Tom Tom One 3rd Edition died and was immediately disappointed. For twice the price of my dead unit I found an item that was incomplete, harder to use, and didn't have features that I considered extremely useful.I call it incomplete because to register the unit you need a USB cable that is not provided--after much frustration I discovered that the USB cable sent with the Tom Tom worked with the Nuvi.Two extremely useful Tom Tom features that are not on this Garmin are the map-correcting feature and the 'demo' feature. The demo feature allows you to 'test drive' the route at high speed with actually moving--the unit does the turn by turn as you watch. The map-correcting feature allows people to add/change/delete map items (like Gas Stations) on the map and upload them so others can download them for free without waiting for a new map to be published.
Does a pretty good job, when my ipod's volume is up very high it causes static for some reason, other than that good.
Well,I never rec'd this item. Therefore the company that was supposed to supply it was terrible. I will certainly think twice before ordering from amazon again!!!I am very dissapointed.
If you were unable to get sharp pics with this camera, then you've done something wrong. Pics are VERY sharp. I'm formerly a professional photographer who has used some of the best cameras ever built.The Z1 is a CONSUMER camera packed with a lot of features for the money. Construction is fair and this is not a TOUGH unit like a Canon G3 or G5. The lens is of very good quality at this price point and can deliver crisp images fully zoomed in. I've zoomed in to 40X with the digital kicked in and gotten sharp images HANDHELD. But the truth is that even with image stabilization extreme zooming is hard to keep steady. The fellow who said you need 4 mp or more clearly knows little about cameras. You can crop fine at with a 3.2, unless you have a printer that does posters! Focus works great on manual settings as well, but the camera lacks a focus light which can give it some trouble. The Z1 can also shoot good quality video, above and beyond what most others can do. It has a great display, among the best I've seen and is easily balanced. B&H; sells them every day for 329.00 and it has utterly replaced my G5 for day to day shooting. It's an amazing value.I'm sure Minolta will come out with a better version soon...and I'll probably buy it!
The printer paper feed is a dead loss after six months. Unlike most printers, it's not a gradual decline in performance with a failure to feed every now and then which gets progressively gets worse. No, it simply whirs and grinds and refuses to feed at all. The noise is really nasty.Even before this complete failure, it wasn't satisfactory. A magazine page in the scanner feed would jam it every time. Yes, they do warn about that in the manual, but other scanners do it just fine, so I thought I'd give it a try. Took ten minutes to get all the shreds out of the scanner feed. Feeding, whether to the scanner or the printer, does not seem like a strong suit at Lexmark.The interface to the scanner is clunky also. Each page I scan, it warns me about low ink. Why do I need ink to scan a page? Initiating scan from the printer always fails. I have to initiate from the computer. Then there is stupid stuff like "Press Start to begin Scan". There is no start button. There is 'Start Color' and there is 'Start B&W;' but they just make a honking sound when I press them. What button do they mean?The only good thing I can say about it is form factor. It's reasonably compact and has clean lines.Of several dozen printers I've bought for home or work, this was the least satisfactory. I would never consider a Lexmark again.
I bought this just a few days ago, and it's going back to the retailer.This would be a 0 star review if I had that option.First, after 1 day of use it started to make a howling sound when printing. Called Samsung techsupport, had them listen to it, and they agreed it was defective. A "rare" problem, they said. Right.Second, it cannot print on laser glossy paper; the toner lifts off the paper. I tried sample sheets of two brand-name laser glossy paper with the same result. Again called Samsung techsupport, and they confirmed that this problem exists. I asked them to recommend any glossy paper to use, and they could not.
yeah im a sniper for Half-Life and I would like to say without this great and smooth mouse we wouldn't have beaten all the other people. This mouse is a gamers mouse
A great system except for one thing, a very high frequency is emmitted from the reciever which I find extremly enoying. However, other people do not seem to hear it.
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 am an amateur photographer and wanted something as a replacement for my finepix s602. The bundle that came with my XTi was great for almost all kinds of photography. Just add a 2GB card and a UV filter and enjoy. My friends and family love the pictures I take. I definitely recommend it!
My new MSI Wind came with 1GB Ram so I figured for less than $15 to add another 1 GB was a great deal. Popped right in and works!
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'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 love these because you basically custom fit them to your liking. I had my last pair for almost two years and never had a problem. I do really wish they had more bass but other than that the sound was fine. I am now replacing them because one of the buds stopped working. I wonder if it was my own fault though because I did allow it to get a little wet.
I have only given it one star because there is no option for zero stars.I have owned one of these routers for several months. It is a totally unreliable piece of crap.Constantly fails to connect to web sites. Constantly needs to be de-powered and re-powered to establish a connection. Do a little research and you will find many people with the same problem/opinion. Stores should not be selling this product at any price. Caveat emptor!
If you did not know Cosina made lenses for allot of companies, mainly one that sticks out is Carl Zeiss, Minolta etc...they also made 35mm Camera's at one time, famous one's like we use to have in my 20's, Yashica FX-3 is one of them, awesome Camera back then. I bought this lens and the quality is great! And like another said I love the push pull zoom operation! What a deal! And you get 28mm?? I do not even have to switch back to my wide angle or standard most of the time.
I too was a little skeptical about purchasing this unit after reading some reviews. However, I didn't have a huge amount of money to spend on a radio and couldn't justify spending more to get a Sony one that didn't even have a digital tuner (a must for running!). I was surprised it didn't come with batteries, but that was minor. It picks up all local stations crystal clear (and I live in a big city with a lot of outside interference). The included ear pieces are a little weird, but they work fine and you can use whatever earpieces you desire. For the price you can't go wrong.
Can't beat this lil wil, it stays on despite me beating it through thick brush and hoghway speeds, picks up far away conversations, and was easy to tune myself. Only problem was it did not come with a set screw to hold the wire into the base, but and flat ended screw seemed to fit the threads so no big deal.
This review is about the smaller version of the one featured for sale, but I am commenting because I think it may help.I bought two of the small crank radios yesterday from Rite-Aid--one for me and one as a gift. I was pretty disappointed with the one I intended for myself--I cranked it for over 1 minute only got 3-4 minutes (if that) on the FM. This was true for several attempts. Then I tried the other one I bought, which happened to be set to AM--well, guess what, cranking for the AM really does last about 20 minutes. Tried it on both radios.It's a handheld emergency radio/light/siren, so it will be useful if and when a situation occurs. Mine is already set to a local AM news channel (KRLA). I think they could be a little more forthcoming about the 20-minute feature because I was this-close to going back for a refund.SO, in short--maybe this is true of the larger radio featured here. BTW, Rite Aid was selling it for $19.99, so Amazon's deal is good.
When I first handled the mouse I was delighted with the texture and the way it fit my hand. Also, when I first plugged it in, it started working immediatly. However, although I left it plugged in for 4+ hours, it no longer worked and had the symptoms of dead batteries. Also, unlike advertised, the mouse would not work when plugged into the USB.BTW- the owner's manual posted on the Targus web site is different from the one that comes with it. The one that comes with it says to charge for 4 hours, while the one on-line says 8.Tech support next to useless. Kept telling me that I should take it back to the store, while I kept telling him that the store (CompUSA) was going out of business and I could not take it back.Currently waiting for feedback from Targus to see what I can do with this piece of junk.
What a neat piece of technology. Very easy to use, download, edit and share. Keep the camera for stills, this is great for the movies. Would recommend the 60 minute recorder as best!
This product was everything I hoped it would be. My XM radio can now play from anywhere in my house.When I purchased my XM radio it was primarily for my car but what I soon realized was that I don't spend all my time in my car.I started looking around for a "docking station" so I could use my radio in the house as well. I settled on the Delphi Sound System and couldn't wait to get it home. My disappointment hit the minute I turned on the "docked" radio and saw that I could not get a signal.Searching around the internet I realized that this was a common problem that could be solved with a signal repeater.Amazon to the rescue once more. They had the repeater, the price was the best I could find and I had just received a $10 gift certificate so it was a no brainer.Once the new repeater was positioned correctly, the portable soundsystem can play from anywhere in my house!!!I reccommend this product to anyone who is hooked on their XM radio.
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 have a Garmin Nuvi and needed a second suction cup mount for a second car. This was it and it is GREAT! All I have to do now is move the Nuvi back and forth between cars and attach to window mounts! Slick and easy!
Worked beautiful, no problem and the price was right, I will recommend this product to my friends and family all the time
Great value and it works fine. Just took a second to figure out how to open it. :-)
These headphones are as good as my Bose. I can put them on and not hear any snoring nor the AC. For the price, I consider them an excellent value and almost wish I knew about them before I bought Bose. As I have both over the ear and on the ear, I recommend over the ear for real silence.
I bought these speakers with the intent of making surround sound in my family room for my big screen t.v. The set up was easy and what took the most time was putting up a shelf to hold the speakers.The sound is great and the only thing I was disappointed in was that there was no wall mounting hardware included.
I did a lot of research on cameras and spent a large amount of time at Best Buy and Circuit City looking at this model up close and personal.I have to say that this camera is fantastic! It works well in a variety of light settings and is easy to switch from one setting to another by a simple turn of a knob. I've uploaded all my photos to ofoto.com and have loved the resulsts so much that I've ordered well over 75 pritns including some blown up to 11 x 17, WITH NO PIXELATION! My wife can't believe the framed work was taken with a digital camera.They also print out great on my printer and I only have an hp 880c to work with on a day to day basis. You don't even need to go through the camera manual to be up and running with this little jewel. I started right out of the box and have been working with it ever since for all types of shots.I have no problem with the software and the pictures can be downloaded with ofoto.com free software as well. In fact I use that more so than the Kodak software included.So far, the battery life of the camera is excellent! I use flash and no flash with the screen on quite a bit, and I did ivest in some newere NiMh batteries from kodak. They hold a large charge and work well with this camera. I invested in a 128MB memory card for this camera for only $40.00 bucks from Circuit City. It's well worth it and much better than the any of the smaller cards.I did not buy the Dock due to the ease of downloading with the card reader that came with the 128 mg card.To sum things up, I realy like its ease, and clarity of detail in my pictures. Also, it bounced off the concrete from three feet when I tried to catch my 13 month old son, completely forgeting about my camera. It is still working fine with only a few minor scratches.Enjoy!
Price: cheap, Usefulness: zero. If you're hoping to watch FOX, ABC, CBS, CW, or even PBS don't bother with this P.O.S. The only channels I was able to obtain were NBC, Telemundo, some channel name Quado and a bunch of other junk 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.
me and my fiance purchased this for my soon to be inlaws and it was a perfect gift. they couldnt wait to rip it out of the box and use it. they plugged it in, stuck a memory card from one of their digital cameras in the slot... and viola! it worked. it was sooo simple. the picture is amazing. the color is great. and i think you can add music to your slideshow. they loved it. as did we. i think me and my fiance are going to get one for ourselves.this is a great gift for anyone who is hard to shop for, or for that person that has everything. i mean.... who doesnt like good memories?:D
The quality of voice coming from the speakers is very poor. You can hardly understand the person talking to you.
Overall, this is one awesome flash. Too bad it can't act as a master flash unit but otherwise, it's a solid flash unit. Recycling time is fast and absolutely silent and this thing can provide some nice exposure. It also works seamlessly with the EOS cameras which is really nice. It made my indoor shoots a lot more enjoyable.
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.
My wife has sensitive hearing. We purchased these earphones so she would not be disturbed by household noises while listening to music or radio programs. These earphones met her expectations. She also, at times, wears them to bed to eliminate noise while sleeping.
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.
I bought these to wear to the gym. My gym plays loud music and often I couldn't hear my mp3 player over the gym's loudspeakers. Now, with these 'in ear' headphones, I can. Great deal. Low price.
I have one of the old school first generation shuffles and I love it. I bought the newest model for my wife and it is impressive.Battery life 10/10Portability 9/10 (you do have a docking station to carry around with you when you travel with it)Sound quality 10/10Durability 10/10Software (Itunes) 5/10I love the shuffle but hate Itunes, specifically the latest version, the previous version of Itunes was much better. Even the sound quality seems to suck more. It certainly is inferior to winamp or quintessential player.
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.
This is a good product. Would definitely recommend others to buy it.
product received faster than expected...product received in good condition as advertised..however, the blank discs that were included are memorex and they don't work with the sony cam..sony recommends using sony media products...overall i am satisfied with the purchase.
My company laptop is a Dell D620. It has one tiny little speaker somewhere under the keyboard that's hard to hear in a noisy room. I've been looking for some kind of external speakers to use with the Dell, but I wanted something small enough to carry around in the laptop bag that still sounded OK.I've seen several other speaker sets that had great reviews and supposedly sounded great, but they are all a lot bigger, or need batteries, or need an external power supply.This little Tritton serves my needs very well.It's small enough to fit in my laptop bag.It's built solid enough that I can cram it in my bag with all my other goodies and not worry about it getting broken.It does not need batteries or an external power supply.I like the way the USB cord wraps up under the speaker so it's not getting tangled up with my other stuff when its in my laptop bag.All I had to do was plug it into my USB port. Windows XP recognized the C Media USB sound device and loaded all the drivers. Windows even automatically disables the internal audio when I plug in the Tritton. I just plug it into the laptop and it works. So nice and easy.The sound is much better and much louder than the built-in Dell speaker. I wish it had more bass and treble, but I knew I was sacrificing some sound quality for the small size and it's still a great improvement over the stock speaker.I should mention that the package includes a mini CD ROM that has software which includes an equalizer function. That might help the sound quality even more, but I didn't load the CD ROM. I like to keep things simple and the sound quality is really OK the way it is.I'll keep an eye out for a better sounding laptop speaker system, but I doubt I'll find anything as small, rugged, and convenient as the Tritton.
This case is outstanding. It protects My T2 the better than anything out there. I am always on the move and a hard case is just what I needed. This case fit perfectly I would Highly recommend for anyone that need top of the line protection.
simply awesome...used to listen to music with my ipod earbuds before this, and now i won't (or can't) go back! a whole new experience is to be had with these 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!
Got these headphones today after another great deal on amazon. Was torn between these headphones and the klipse which were cheaper until I saw these on the gold box deal. After firstly thinking that the Headphones were in my ear correctly I was a little disappointed as I could not hear any Base although the sound was good. After fiddling with all the Headphone sizes and shapes (which are fiddly and hard to handle) I found some that fit and correctly put them in my ear the way they are designed to do and WOW was I impressed. I listen to all kinds of music from Rock to indy to rap to pop to classic, you name it I probably listen to it. On every Genre of music they were amazing (excelling on hip hop). The Base is rich and full its like waring over the ear headphones. The highs are just as clear. Very impressed with the sound. The packaging is impressive too, it feels like you just spent $500 when you look at the box. They feel solid, kind of heavy which is a slight negative. So overall I would say if you are picky about your ear buds and like the conventional (ipod style) then I probably would be wary of choosing these headphones as you might find you don't find them comfortable. But If you want a change from that and hear music the way it should be heard then I would highly recommend these headphones. I can only see they would get a negative review because the person has not correctly put the headphone in their ear or they cannot find the correct ear bud for their ear-size because the sound is Phenomenal.
The camera is what I expected as far as taking pictures. I can say that my use is limited compared to some so I want the camera to be intuitive, easy to use, without having to remember a lot things. The menus are not the easiest to navigate. Maybe if you are used to this menu but my last camera was a powershot and I still can't find things that I'm looking for. My only other complaint is that the zoom feature should be much easier to access. Yes, it is in the normal spot on top but it is very flat and difficult to press to the right or left quickly.Besides that, the pictures look very nice and it is very impressive in low light situations... at least in my opinion.
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.
Why spend all that money on an arm band when you can buy music on itunes.Apple should have it come free with every ipod shuffle,that would make more sense mantally and financial.
Is just perfect to take to college! My daughter loves the design, I love the durability and price tag. Colors are more vivid than pic shows.
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.
The Sonata is a quiet case with many nice features as otherreviewers have pointed out.I just want to point out that although this case is quiet,it is NOT silent. I can still hear the PSU fan at midnight (Ididn't connect the Antec case fan that come with the case). The CPU fan I have is a Zalman fan running @1330 RPM. The CPU fan is quieter than the Antec PSU fan, so the noise is mainly from the Antec case (I have no other fans in my system). Given that Zalman rates its fan at 20db, I think the Antec's rating of 20.4 dB for its case is not exactly right.Also, be careful if you have more than 2 IDE drivers with regular IDE cables. The layout of the case makes the it impossible for me to connect the CDROM and the third HD drive at the same time: thecable is too short! I guess if you have SATA drivers, it won'tbe a problem.Overall, I would recomment this case. But I give it a 4 starrating due to the two issues above.
I purchased this item to use with a Mac Pro after adding the Newer eSATA extender cable which gave me two SATA ports out the back. As a result I have my fastest backup capacity ever...faster than FireWire 800. The ICY DOCK was simple to install, just 6 screws on the tray and slip tie drive in place. A restart is required for the eSATA connector to mount the drive and it operates exactly as an internal drive. On the Mac if you wanted to turn the drive off without shutting down the computer I just use the Disk Utility.app to unmount the drive and turn it off. The USB is hot swappable plug and play. There were no problems or issues encountered in using this drive enclosure. A handy strategy would be to purchase extra drive trays (sleds) and be able to mount different drives. I'd say this is a very good product, cleverly designed and reasonably priced.
I first should say that I am responsible for at least three friends purchasing the Sanus VMDD26 TV mount. I also have the VMDD26 for my 50 inch plasma. My friend have 58 inch plasma screens. I would give the VMDD26 TV mount a five (5), it is a great product.I would give the VMCC1 center speaker mount a one (1), but I did get it to work, sort-of, and Sanus does answer the phone.The Sanus VMCC1 is not only hard to install. I comes with the wrong size spacers and center bolts for use with the VMDD26. It took several interactions with, and photos sent to, Sanus before I finally got this response:"It sounds like we have the wrong spacers in the VMCC1. I don't think there is anything to worry about on his end."Really, I wonder why there were spacers in the kit to begin with? I have not received any response to my request for the correct spacers and bolts, and it has been about a week.Details of dissatisfaction: There is NO adjustment for tilting speaker upward. Additionally, if you are mounting a Polk Audio SoundBar 50 (which weighs 15 lbs, half the max for this mount) you will need to improvise the attachment, as the SoundBar 50 have two very large mounting screws to mount the wall bracket connection. And the wall bracket itself has many holes for & 8 screws to attached to drywall, etc. You may need to create your own plate with plywood. One positive note; Sanus does answer their phone and you get a live human. It is just that the engineeringand product management let this one out without much concern about ease of use, nor verification of what they where shipping. Probably made in China as the drawings look like the correct spacers are called out. But the user's manual is not the best and shows the incorrect spacer that are included with the speaker mount.
item works as expected easy to install software needed to run this device
It looks authentic, the appearance and the size etc, but actually, it does not last as long as the Ad said. I used it only ten minutes it showed the two scales (total 4) have been consumed. Not very happy about it.
Small, affordable, and quality sound in one package. I use this on my laptop, hooking up my high-end 2.1 speaker system from the line out port. There is a significant sound improvemnt versus using the headphone output built in my laptop. The software that comes with the device gives even more options to taylor the sound, I highly advise you to select this product if even thinking about getting a device like this. Though it costs a bit more than others, you get what you pay for!
This pair is simply amazing... I never thought I could get this kind of quality with just 30 bucks, but now I do. I'm not giving it a 5 star rating because there are still better headphones out there, just none under the [X] tag (I checked ^_^). Also, I'm not so sure about how long it'll last if I continously fold and unfold it, but I don't need to worry about that much since it's on my head whenever it's with me. Its hinges are metal reinforced and very sturdy and the structure in general is amazingly durable compared to other headphones. If you're looking for a new set and you don't happen to be a DJ, then this is exactly what you're looking for.
My husband and I received this system as a gift and have had it for over 2 years now and we LOVE it. I'm not an expert in the sound field or familiar with other sound products but this instantly made our den turn into a surround sound experience like you would experience in the theater at your local box office.The sound is crisp and clear every time and the surround sound still surprises me when I hear a movie sound in the back of the room travel to the front of the room (from back speaker to front speaker). It just makes watching movies more fun.We also have our nintendo gamecube hooked up to the system. My husband especially enjoys playing football and hearing the crowd scream all around him. :)Unlike one of the other reviews, I did not find the remote difficult to use and I like how I can control all aspects of our entertainment from one remote.I also have to disagree with the review that says listening to CDs is not great. We listen to CDs/music all the time on our system and it sounds fantastic! You can sit back and close your eyes and it nearly feels like you are sitting in the concert hall.Bottom line, if we had to do it over again and buy our own system we would choose this one and recommend it to all of our friends and family.Love it, love it, love it!!!
I love the Forerunner. I guess the only thing I would have wanted to know before I bought it is that it goes through a lot of batteries, although that wouldn't have kept me from buying it. I'm using it to train for the Breast Cancer 3-day Walk, and I'll put in fresh batteries every morning of the walk.
I own a pair of Sennheiser CX250's, which I love (and got at a great deal on amazon a year or so ago), so when I decided I needed a new pair of earbuds to keep at work, I immediately looked at the Sennheiser options. THe CX300s looked similar to the 250's but without the inline volume control (which I hardly use), had a higher model number, had pretty good reviews, and weren't over $30 bucks, so I figured I couldn't go wrong.Well, they disappoint. On my home computer, they were ok - only thing I noticed was some extra distortion when playing a low-bitrate mp3 - something I've never had a problem with. When I took them to work, whenever the sound was active there was a background hissing noise in the earbuds that would not go away or change in volume no matter what I tried. It wasn't overwhelming, but it was extremely annoying. My 250s do not have this issue unless you set the inline volume at max- and no headphones I've tried have this issue. I suspect the earbuds have a low impedance that picks up noise from certain sound cards, which tells me Sennheiser intends these earbuds to be as bottom-of-the-barrel as any other cheapo brand.Oh well, I just took my 250's to work and now use the 300's at home. I can hear the 300's hiss off my home computer but it is so tiny it doesn't bother me. Glad I was able to get by, but I am disappointed nonetheless.
It covers the sensor that when you make a call doesn't let screen go blank. It looks nice but not very practical. The cushion stull on the inside of plate comes off on phone.
Love the camera! Compact, fast, great quality, stabilized, easy to use and the awesome wide angle lens! What else can you ask for?Perhaps you're looking for great battery life? You get that too...! I took an 11 day trip around the states and 800+ pictures later (including learning the differences from my previous cameras cause I bought it for the trip) I only had to charge the battery twice.Some people are saying it comes with a small LCD. It's more than enough and it has great detail, much better than the SD630 with the huge screen when compared side to side. It seem LCD size is only good for bragging. I prefer quality.WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT IT?For those looking for a strong camera, look elsewhere! The SD series has turned plastic =( I loved my SD200 and how strong it felt. The 800 is completely plastic from what I can tell and very easy to scratch.The mode selection knob (or whatever is called) is very weird for my fingers. I need to use my nail to move it around. Kind of uncomfortable when trying to switch to video mode or back quickly for example.
OK, this will contradict many before me. Tuff.I use it, I like it. First, it plays my old tapes made on my expensive MiniDV I gave to my kid. Movie quality is OK+, even inside without pro lighting. Plays back on my 52" wide screen just fine. Sound is good. Feels solid. Handles tape smoothly. Samsung is good stuff, I've had lots of it. And I'm not looking for professional results...maybe for $200 that's what you get. Plus it works as a webcam.Next, it's TINY. I like that. Many camera features, very good softwear. Manual is iffy but if you can think you'll get it. Movie clips on SD card lower quality but great for what I need...they are in AVI format, and you get an hour on a 1G card. Quick/EZ uploads.Now, I admit the stills are washed out looking, but considering I, 1. have a photo editing program which helps and 2. I can use it for stills/movies on SD card, it's OK. Simple to use. The 30x optical telephoto is very good (using it with a card you don't get the anti-spaz feature). With tape you do. And it does take a little more time to allow it to focus under low light.Finally, if you take some time and 'spearmint a bit as I have, it is clearly capable of a hell of a lot for a hell of a little in a hell of a cute little chunk of tech. I won't make phone calls though, bummmer.Good for a first timer or an old timer who wants something HANDY/EZ!
I'm amazed that people like the video quality on this thing. Look at it carefully! Jagged lines, flickering with stripes, really really poor job on the video resampling here. The other thing is that you have to adjust the aspect ratio manually! The things will play EVERYTHING at 16:9 widescreen even if the DVD is a 4:3. To adjust it, (very hard to find in the manual) press the LCD option button, then the right-left arrows.
Easy installation into my Xyron multi-crafting machine. Nice addition to any crafters hobby collection of tools and paper crafting accessories.
They function well, but they break easily. I have gone through two of them now. I have learned my lesson now and will go for another brand next.
PROS: Easy setup, small unit, nice quality, good wireless rangeCONS: Built-in settings utility somewhat complicated to navigateREVIEW: I bought the DI-524 to replace a new Linksys WRTP54G wireless router that I returned due to a number of installation issues. The D-Link unit is much smaller, runs cooler, and ran a perfect setup right out of the box. I was up and running in 10 minutes. The D-Link CD provided bulletproof setup instructions (I can't say the same for the Linksys).One recommendation: Make incremental changes to the router settings and don't try to change a whole bunch of parameters all at once. This can cause the setup utility to lock-up or lose connection. Change one thing at a time, wait for the "save settings" to fully complete (this can take a couple of minutes and the utility does NOT inform you of the progress so you're left hanging to some degree). This general setup rule of changing one thing at time is probably a good rule-of-thumb for most routers.My experience with Linksys showed me that the name's not everything. D-Link's DI-524 is impressive and capable.
The value of the optics is there. It is easy to digest the focus. For $20 it is an effective and quality value
Up to this point the power supply has worked fine, have not had the opportunity to use on and airplane as of yet. Works fine in the car and regular outlets.
For such a thin and lightweight adapter this stepdown ring is made very well. The threads are precise and the filters screw in easily and the stepdown portion threads onto the lense easily. I looked at some of the cheaper versions and for a few dollars more I think I bought a much better product.I have had a slight problem with my polarizer filter getting stuck. It threads on properly and I only snug the filter but I have had to use my filter wrench a couple of times to get it loose. I wouldn't advise tightening your filters very snug or you may have a difficult time getting them out.
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.
Its gotten to the point where non-brand and brand name produce the same quality. Good discs but next time I will not spend the extra money.
Do buy these and take care of them. My roommates saw my new headphones, so as soon as they wanted a pair to borrow they reached for these. Too bad these are my mixing and studio headphones, &#34;sorry, that ain't happening sir&#34; oh so many times. They are very balanced and representative of your recorded sound.
I purchased this remote for my parents' ailing remotes. They could never do much besides watch TV, but with all the macros I was able to setup, they're able to watch VHS and DVD with the push of one button. They absolutely love it, and it's extremely easy for anyone to use. I spent an hour tweaking macros and programming and it's great for them.I will say that as another reviewer mentioned, the pre-programmed codes are usually a bit off, but that's to be expected.You can spend the time to program EVERYTHING you need, but there's always going to be that one advanced function you're looking for. For 90% of the average users, this remote will do exactly what you need.
I have an HP Photosmart 2410xi AIO. Both printing and scanning work fine for me. I tried several print servers in the same price range unsuccessfully before I found this one, which I think is great.Based on the reviews, some out there are not so happy. I agree that the documentation for the DPR 1260 leaves much to be desired, so I thought I'd share some helpful tips:NETWORK SETUPI did not have problems with network setup like some others have reported. Maybe I'm just lucky?1) I think the trick is to start by just using the cable. Use it to connect the DPR 1260 to your *router* (NOT to your PC). Once you've upgraded firmware and got the printer set up, *then* you can switch to wireless.2) Some firmware versions for the server assign a manual IP address to the server and assume your router is using the 192.168.1.0 subnet (with mask 255.255.255.0). If you're having problems, browse to your router's web page to check (usually the router is at IP address 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 -- just type the IP addr into your browser's address bar).3) IMPORTANT: If the server is using DHCP, you'll want to assign the print server a fixed IP address. You can do this from your router's web page using the print server MAC address, or by assigning a manual IP address to the server from the server's web page. Have someone help you if you don't know how.If you don't do this, your server's IP address could get reassigned and your printer will stop working. If this *does* happen to you, you'll need to reinstall the printer on your PC (using the server's wizard -- see below) so that it points to the correct IP address again. This isn't the server's fault; it's just the way printer network port monitors work in Windows XP/Vista.PRINTER SETUP1) To use the printer from the DPR 1260, you MUST install the printer on each PC that you want to print from, EVEN if you already had the printer working directly connected to your computer. The reason is that you must create a new 'print queue' on your PC with a port monitor that points to the print server via port 9100 or LPR.2) Your best bet for installing the printer for the DPR 1260 is to use the setup wizard found under the 'Setup' tab in the server's web page. The problem with using the Add Printer wizard in the Windows XP/Vista control panel is that some printer manufacturers choose not to display the printer in the list of available printers, even if the printer driver has already been 'staged' (i.e. installed previously on your computer).3) IMPORTANT: In step 3 of the server's Setup Wizard, if you are asked to insert the driver CD, this means insert your PRINTER driver CD, and NOT the CD that came with the print server. If you can't find the CD for your printer, just download the driver from the printer manufacturer's support page, unzip it if necessary, and then point the wizard's browser to the folder with the driver (it's looking for the .inf file in the folder).Note that the DPR 1260 wizard downloads a setup exe to your Windows XP/Vista PC which automatically installs the printer for you (i.e. adds a new print queue). The exe is what sets the DPR 1260 setup apart from other print servers -- most others I've seen expect you to use the Windows Add Printer wizard which often does not work.SCANNING1) Scanning only works for HP and Epson models. My HP 2410xi worked fine for scanning, even though it wasn't in DLink's list of supported printers.2) To use the network scan feature, you must use the server's software accessed via your internet browser. Just browse to the server's web page that you used for setup and click on the 'Scan' tab (IE or Firefox both worked fine). The software that came with your printer will not work for scanning over the network.3) I haven't notice any odd discoloration with the scans like someone mentioned earlier. The scans look just as good as when using the HP 'bloatware' scan software.MISCIf the printer stops working for some reason, make sure you didn't plug it into a different USB port than it was in when you first installed it.Problems like this, when printing from a PC seems to stop working, can often be solved by reinstalling the printer using the server's setup wizard.BTW I am a computer engineer and do this kind of thing for a living. I know computers are frustrating, so hope my comments will help to ease your pain somewhat :-)
The most comfortable mouse i've ever used. It's very responsive too. The only grime i have is that my pinky touches the mouse pad from time to time. But the only mouse i tried that doesn't do that is big and heavy. I certainly don't want a heavy mouse, that's why I am not a big fan of wireless mouse.
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
I have two Fellowes gel wrist rests that were purchased at least three years ago. They are used every day and are still in excellent condition. The new one, which I have had for only a few months and have used very little, is already starting to show signs of wear. The gel is permanently indented where my left wrist rests. The new wrist rest is approximately half as thick as my old ones and the gel feels much softer. Very disappointing.
The world of digital cameras is a confusing one for the average consumer. What brand should I buy? What are mega-pixels? How much memory do I need? Can I connect it to my home computer? Fortunately, there's the Canon PowerShot S110, one of the best consumer digital cameras on the market. It's portable (the size of a deck of cards), durable, very easy-to-use and takes professional quality pictures (2.1 mega-pixels). Even at the camera's lowest resolution, 640x480, snapshots look of film-quality. Moreover, it's a cinch to connect the camera to your computer. But portability and mega-pixels are not the only things to look for. The PowerShot S110 powers on in a mere 3 to 4 seconds -- unlike most digital cameras -- allowing the user to take pictures at a moment's notice. In addition, the camera boasts an easy-to-navigate on-screen menu -- again, unlike most digital cameras -- so that you can view your snapshots and change settings on the fly. Overall, the PowerShot S110 is a very good value. It comes with all the features that you need, and all the gadgetry that you crave: all at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it. (One note: the PowerShot S110 comes with about 8 MB of memory, meaning that you can store in the camera about 4-8 high-resolution photos or about 32-35 low-resolution photos. I recommend upgrading to 64 MB when you have the chance.)
This is a late review, but overall I enjoy using this soundcard. This went into my first self-built pc and it was the easiest component to place short of the actual case itself. It's a bit hard to give a breakdown on how it sounds other than to say with my current overall setup I have the ability to control different sound settings/styles/levels and the card has functioned as I want it to with properly rich sound.
We have had the same problems with this item, the Philips 37PF7320A 37" LCD TV, as the other reviewers. It worked fine a few hours ago and now it won't turn on. Just like other reviewers we have a red blinking light - one steady blink and four quicker ones. And no one from Philips can even tell us what the problem code is!! If this is a persistent problem with this item, shouldn't they know if it's the power supply or something else? It's really upsetting b/c we loved the picture on this television - when it worked. I guess we are lucky that it lasted 5yrs for us while other reviewers had it for even less time. Philips offered to replace ours with a refurbished model for $450 - but when we looked up the retail price of a brand new model it was the same price!!!! PLEASE DO NOT BUY A PHILIPS television - you will be happy with it until one day without warning it just does not turn on and Philips won't support their merchandise - at all.
Just bought this Hoya PRO1 Digital-Filter-UV-77 mm . The purchase process was good and the shiping was swift. Could have given a 5-star rating if there were no crack on the filter box when it arrived.
I bought the wrong hard drive for my computer. This handy little device did the trick. If you have any experience at all you should have no problem installing.
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
Sometimes you just don't mess with perfection. I bought these along with the Monster iSport Immersion headphones...talk about two different ends of the spectrum. I spent an hour going through all the intricacies of the Monster pair and still needed to do some tweaking.Enter the MDR-W08, these are so easy and comfortable. No tweaking or switching pieces...they just fit like a glove in my ears. Keep in mind that's why I bought two pairs of headphones...none of them ever fit well. I hope they hold up to the moisture when I'm in the gym...I will probably be back to buy another pair.
It is very light. The sound is ok. But it does not stay over my head, I can hardly do much when I wear it, no way for work out or jogging.
I had misplaced my camera before a pending vacation and needed one quick.This used one shipped fast and was like new. I took over 800 beautiful pictureson my trip and don't know how a much more expense camera would have done any better.Love the small pocket size.Very very happy with the service and camera.
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.
I dropped my camera a few weeks ago and wanted another one just like it. I was lucky to find this one...second hand...and I am thrilled. Works great and I do not have to change anything on my computer with the manner in which I deal with my pictures. I hate change...it is SO time consuming!!! The camera that I found through Amazon is a model that is not made anymore...works great for ME !!!!!!!!!! Got fast delivery...great seller !!!!
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.
The flash drive worked just fine when I received it and has not caused any problems. It's doing just what I need it to do- hold data. Super for the price and arrived on time.
The Canon 3x lens is the perfect complement for the 20x lens that ships with the Canon XL2. Interior shots and expansive vistas, to name just two possible shooting scenarios, demand the wider angle offered in the 3x lens. Frankly, I think the camera shouldn't ship without both lenses.
Very pleased with this calculator. Keys have a soft touch which I like a lot. I love the date and time function. I would recommend this product.
I have 4 wires running through this product and it works just fine. If I had any more I think it might pop open.
Bought it for my daughter and had it set up and working with secure wireless in no time. Software was easy to use. Signal strength from basement to second floor was fine. No problems.
Good machinates of fax, very efficient rapid I can escaniar ducumentos and them file, screen to color that illustrate images
I live on the third floor of an apartment building. Ever since the change to digital TV I have been through about 6 or 7 antennas. Most were powered and one or two were not. I would say the GE antennas were the worst being that I would only get about 5 or so channels. Anyways with this antenna I put it out on my balcony pointing to the city about 30 miles away. I get perfect signal and I get all the channels thats in my area. I am now as happy as I was when it was analog TV. I do not plan on buy anymore antennas since this one gives me everything I need. I liked it so much that I got one for my friend who now loves it.
Very easy to set up and use for the beginner. This is our first GPS unit and have found it to be 90% reliable. It has made some errors, but allows you to disregard its directions, make the turn that you want and then recalculates automatically based on your new turn and gives proper directions. One example was a trip to NYC from new jersey. The unit wanted me to use the GW Bridge, but I wanted to use the Lincoln Tunnel. I started out " my way" and within a few minutes, the unit recalculated and guided me to the Lincoln tunnel and final destination in NYC. No lost signal in NYC ( I later checked and found that the GWBridge way was a few miles less than the Tunnel and I assume that is why it picked the bridge.Pros: Easy setup, automatic free downloads via the web( updates and software correction)Easy to switch between autos ( we have three)Major plus: Gives verbal street names, not just "turn right" Turn Left" instructions.Cons: Dont like the windshield connection, it holds but is annoying and may be illegal. PurchasedGarmin 010-10747-02 Dash Mount for the StreetPilot C510/C550 for all three cars and was able to install on front of dash. Coffee cup holder mounts and air conditioner mounts are available for this unit but not tried by me.
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.
Pros. With an equalizer you can achieve great sounding highs and tons of bass that I didn't know IEMs could have. Great sound quality for the price in my opinion.Cons. These are very minor cons, but never the less, they exist. The cord length is pretty short. They have different length cords to each IEM, not sure what that is for. Although they stay in my ears better than earbuds when moving, they slowly slip a little, causing lots of bass to be lost, so I need to keep pushing them back in my ear, and the different sizes didn't fix this for me.
I have never seen such hype in all my life. Digital is Digital, there is no such thing as to the quality of the ones and zeros getting through. The only necessary element is that the connection is clean enough to have them get through. I have bought three receivers from Denon and I am sorry to see someone I trusted turn to lies and deceit. I will never do business with them again nor should you. I would consider this cable only if you can buy it used for $5.00 because that's all it's worth.
I bought this Samsung based on the good reviews on this board, and because I have a Samsung TV. It was replacing my $99 AMW soundsystem. I was fairly happy with my AMW, but it broke after about 6 months. Obviously bad quality. I thought the Samsung would be tons better, considering it was three times the price! Not so. If the sound was better, I can't tell the difference. One thing was for sure, the DVD player was considerably WORSE - not only does it skip over most of my DVD-R's, but it's loud! Yes, the DVD reader is loud when playing - if you have the sound turned low, you can hear the laser seeking through the disk. Annoying as heck. Other items were found sub-par:1) No disc memory - if you turn off the player, you start the DVD from the beginning.2) The remote looks like it was designed in the 80's. No ergonomics, and certainly not easy to see/use. It couldn't even be programmed to control my SAMSUNG tv.3) It is kind of annoying to have to run audio cables again, considering I already had some in place under my carpet. But samsung was nice enough to put cable attachments (that serve no purpose) on the ends so they are not interchangable. They are standard wires themselves, so can be reused with other systems if you cut off the connector, but you can't put regular cables on the unit.4) The fan on the back isn't too loud, but I *can* hear it. I think it's just a little weird to have a fan at the back. Since it's not even inside the case, I imagine the skilled engineers at Samsung found that the test systems ran too hot, so attached this fan to solve the problem. Not a big deal, something to keep in mind.5) There are not a lot of menu controls that can be adjusted for the sound or picture.6) MP3 playback is severely limited and extremely slow. Sequential only, and to skip past tracks means waiting about 3 seconds per song.7) Last but not least, there IS NO FAST FORWARD OR REWIND. Not all DVD movies have good chapter marks, some don't have any. Since the player has no memory, you'd have to play through the whole movie if you wanted to get to the part where you left off. Not worth the trouble.This baby is going back!
I have been using this camera for a little less then one year. When I first bought it, I was not sure about my decision to spend so much money on a camera, and right now, I'm very happy with my purchase. and those who doubted this purchase, are not believers after seeing picture after picture. Reasons to buy the camera.* Beautiful pictures, especially with additional flash.* I dropped my D200 in McDonalds from about 4 feet height, it fell on the tiled floor, you should have heard the booming sound, my heart stopped, I thought that was the end of my camera. I picked it up, not even a scratch or a dent appeared from the fall. 6 months since the fall, still works flawlessly.* Very easy to use, you will not find more thoughtful and useful design for such great price.* Very reliable, performs flawlessly every time. Great camera to catch every life's moment.My D200 was used on my wedding, and by now I probably have taken close to 10,000 pictures. I also recommend buying SB-400 flash and additional battery for this camera.
I think this is a pretty good camera especially with the $60 rebate. Previously I had been using a lower resolution camera which was fine at the time. I wanted a better resolution camera so I could see my grandchildren better. Both my daughter and I bought this camera. We are both very happy with its performance. It does adjust to the lighting conditions fairly well and the sound is fine too.I am using it on a computer with XP Professional as the operating system and have not had any problems. On occasion it appears as though the picture is stuck in a freeze frame since you don't see anyone moving, but I think that is more a problem with Skype and the resources IT uses rather than the actual camera not working. All in all I am very happy with my purchase and I would recommend it.
I wanted to play my iPod through the car stereo but I don't have a tape player, so I started shopping for a FM transmitter. I looked at several solutions and decided on the iCarPlay from Monster because of the built-in charger. The DC adapter (which plugs in the cigarrete lighter) charges the iPod but also provides power for a stronger signal from the FM transmitter.One tip: Pick the station you want to use BEFORE you plug in the iCarPlay. The station numbers are printed on the transmitter and you can just scan through all the channels on your radio to find the one that has the weakest signal or is just static (no FM station at all). Then plug the transmitter in and set it to the same station as the radio. It works great for me!
After being one of the last die-hard darkroom photographers in my area, I finally took the plunge and went digital. I upgraded from a Nikon 6006 35mm, to the D80. Features are similar to my older Nikon so the learning curve was not too difficult. I also have a large collection of AF lenses that all work perfect with the D80. Picture quality far surpasses that of the 6006 (although it is hard to compare Digital vs. Film). All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase, and would recommend the D80 to anyone.
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.
The V-MODA earbuds have the big boom without the big bang in your your wallet. Best bang for the buck. Will
This is a really nice filter, I have no vignetting, does not create color aberration or alter the color of the picture. I definitely recommend this filter.
I have not subjected this case to prolonged underwater use such as for snorkeling, but have used it in swimming pools and the ocean. It is possible to access all camera controls with the case on. So far, it has been leak-proof. If rinsed after use per instructions, there are usually no artifacts introduced into the image by the case glass. It is fairly bulky, which is a disadvantage when used on a kayak which is why I purchased it.
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.
Titles says it all. For the money, the best camcorder hands down. After 2 weeks of intense research and a month of using this camcorder, no regrets.
I, like some, was a bit cautious about ordering this big ticket item online. I must say, I would do it again without question. The delivery was quick and professional, and without issues.I, also researched Plazma and LCD, and I think there are pro's and con's to all of them. For me, the Samsung DLP gave me the most "bang for my buck". And that is it. It seems you pay more for less screen size with Plasma or LCD. And picture quality is all about the same.
I have been using this GPS for about 10 months and I love it.Its sleek, portable, compact and it works.It finds the way out and takes you home or to your destination.With the complicated highways and turnpikes that you have in NJ/NY, getting lost is easy and I personally hate maps. Because in a new place if you miss an exit, it sometimes becomes very difficult and stressful to get back on the correct route. Well, no more. This Magellan GPS is my best friend to bring me back on track.The voice and audible alerts are very helpful.The only problem I experience is in feeding address. It is not so intuitive but you generally get the idea. Some new addresses are not enterable. This though becomes annoying but they are very rare andin-frequent.Well, I got this GPS in a Thanksgiving deal from Amazon last year at $200.With this price, I must say I got a gem of a product.Enjoy ..CheersArijit
These are great headphones, and look and sound as great as my $150 Sony monitor dj headphones you see all the d.j's and mix masters wearing. I swear, these produce some serious sound quality and almost sounds as well as my sony's for almost 1/5 the price. They are comfortable, wear well on my head, have a long enough cord, and are adjustable with a few clicks on each side. Did I mention that there are little tabs on the metal rods for wrapping the cord around when the headphones are not in use. They are also foldable for easy compact storage. As for the &amp;quot;sweat problem&amp;quot; some people claimed to have with these, all I can tell you is that ALL traditional style headphones will have such a inconvenience. The ones I've had in the past had it, my Sonys have it, and these Philips ones have it as well. Just a flaw with the overall traditional design. These are excellent headphones and I would recommend these to anyone.
I am always looking for DI boxes. IT seems they disappear to quickly. This seller provided a great deal for a "consumable" I keep extras in all the equipment boxes. You never know when you will need a DI box. Thanks for a great deal and quick shipping.
I have had this stereo for 10 years, and it still works perfectly. The sound quality is great and I have never once had any issues with it. The only feature I wish it had was a clock button on the remote. It displays the radio station unless you push the clock button, so it doesn't work as a clock if it is on.
Sufficient space, 500 Gigs. Nice, sleek case.No major problems so far. Drive runs cool and quiet, not as noisy as stated in other reviews.As with any other large capacity drive, re-formatting to NTFS could take some time.Cons: Didn't get the 1394A interface to work on the first shot.
I hadn't used my Sony camcorder for over a year and wanted to view some cassettes from a trip. The playbacks of these videos were horrible..broken speech and very unclear images. The camcorder had been kept in a case, so I couldn't figure out how the heads might have gotten dirty, but they had. I ordered this head cleaner, followed the instructions and ran the cleaner for the recommended length of time and voila..camcorder was good as new!
Nowhere in the item description does it mention that this cable has a female 9-pin serial adapter. It is not USB.The description CLAIMS compatibility with Mac OS 8.6 and above. But current Macs don't have 9-pin serial ports. The last Mac that had one was the Mac 512Ke, discontinued 16 years ago! But that model accepted 9-pin MALE connectors, and it certainly can't run Mac OS 8.6! Maybe this product works for PCs, but the description is at best misleading, and at worst, flat-out wrong.
I bought this along with the Orion T-ring for my digital Canon Rebel Xt and am very happy with this product. It has been a childhood dream of mine to see the planets and space as never before, and now I can capture those moments on my camera and put them on my computer. For any avid photographer or an amateur wanting to get some good pictures of space, this adapter is a must-have. Do not forget to buy the T-ring as well to fit the camera make you have.
I bought this for my new Sony Vaio. It is good as a cover while it is at home so it does not get dusty and it is good for use in a proper laptop carrying case. It does not replace the carrying case, though. It would be nice if it had handles and if somehow the adaptor pouch could attach to the laptop case.
This 3M privacy filter is great. I recommend it for anyone who has an office area that allows foot traffic on either side. It works really well with flat panel screens. The small tabs that are included to hold the screen in place aren't even needed. This filter would work really well for anyone who uses a laptop in very public areas.
The Grado SR60 cans (audiophile speak for headphones) takes you out of the world of just something to put over your head to listen to music, audio books, DVDS, movies and such and transports you by the handcrafted loving American made and assembled Grado cans into the world of the audiophile.What is an audiophile? A pompous windbag who throws out all kinds of facts and figures and comparisons between "make and model this w/ these specs" vs. "make and model that w/ these specs"? Sadly, some audiophiles sound like this and to my shame, I sound like that sometimes too. But an audiophile really is a person who Loves Good Sound reproduced in the best possible way. That was how I came to realize I was an audiophile. Have I studied, compared, bought, reviewed, shopped some more and made my opinions known since then? Again, sadly yes. But I hope my opinions are of value to you, the reader.The Grado SR60 IS an audiophile level set of cans. There can be no doubt about this if a person just puts them on and listens to them. As with all audiophile cans, the best sound is achieved in as little as 12-15 hours of break in time but best results are usually realized after 30-60 hours of something being run through your cans. They come with a full size adaptor for home stereo systems and everything is well-built.Are there other and better Grado cans? Yes. I am going to be doing a review on the SR225 in the next few days. And out of the box, the SR225 had "somewhat" better sound in all levels than the SR60's did. When they have been broken in, they will blow away anything else that other brands have to offer in my opinion. So why then did I give the SR60's Five Stars and state that they are audiophile cans? Simply put, it is a matter of relative scale, taste and price.The SR60's are lovingly built, they DO sound absolulely fantastic and nothing I own that from other brands that cost even more come close to topping them, including some Sennheiser models. I've listened to DVDS with these cans and have jumped out of my skin sometimes from a thunderclap, a gun firing or various nature sounds in a furious state. There is no sonic mudslide to deal with, the cans are balanced and accurately reproduce sound you want to hear and you will love it. THAT'S being an audiophile in my opinion.They are full-sized open cans so sound will leak if you play your sound source too loudly. This isn't good for your ears so why do it? Very little sound leaks if you play these cans at a reasonable sound level. And the foam ear cushions they come with are very comfy. If you'd like to increase the distance between your ear and the transducer (the sound producing part hiding behind those comfy cushions) and develop a sound stage of some appreciable quality, I recommend the L-Cush ear cushions that come with the SR80's and above. They may not "seem" as comfortable at first but they will quickly break in and fit you and your ears. But truthfully, I don't feel you are losing a lot by using the standard cushions that are provided with the SR60 model.I highly recommend these cans to you, especially if you are new to audiophile cans, the "sub-culture" or if you are on a limited budget; these cans really do produce for a low price and contrary to what some have said are really well made! I fell in love with them and only moved up because I "caught the audiophile bug" as a fellow audiophile quipped. Another plus, like all of the SR series models, these have a very low sound impedance of only 32 Ohms so you can use them with your portable devices. You "may" have to use a portable amp such as the Boostaroo (Low price, Great Quality that doubles the signal strength of the sound source with three jacks) but it is doubtful.In conclusion, I commend these wonderful cans to you. If you have the extra money, the SR80's are a Great set but but don't feel like you are getting something "less than." The truth is that if you put the donut shaped cushions on the SR60's, you create a wonderful little set of audiophile cans that you won't be disappointed in. They come with a one year warranty from Grado who has FANTASTIC customer service and they will even help you out AFTER the warranty has expired for a very low and reasonable price. I've heard of people who had to turn in their Grado cans after the warranty expired (and years of faithful service) and they paid a ridiculously low price and ended up with a brand new set of cans instead of just their set repaired. Great American Company known world-wide with more awards than you can imagine. You can't go wrong with Grado and you will be pleased with the SR60's; I know I am!
I recieved the leather ipod case in a very timly fashon. It looks great, however the smell from the "keep it fresh" packet was so bad that I couldn't use it. Other than that it was a great deal and it looks good.
I bought two of these, and after about a year, all the interfaces (esata, usb, etc.) on these enclosure started dying off. First went the esata on both enclosures, and now the usb interface doesn't work on either enclosure.
It's wire, so nothing special there, but good packaging and with a striped wire for matching positive/negative terminals on either end. Very nice and works great for my 25ft runs with a typical 5.1 setup.
These headphones are amazing... Not noise-canceling but I didn't pay for that hahaha this product is definitely a good buy and worth the money.
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.
Canon deliberately designed this thing to force you to buy their expensive ink cartridges whether you need them or not (the tech person at Canon told me that all their multifunction printer/scanner/etc. stop functioning completely when there's an ink problem). You can't send a fax or scan a document unless everything is ok with the ink -- nevermind that you don't actually -use- ink to scan or send faxes. I'm giving it one star only because Amazon won't let me give zero.Also, the ink cartridges go bad just sitting there in the machine, whether you actually print with it or not. I've had this thing for, I don't know, maybe a year and a half, during which I've printed maybe a couple dozen pages. Now it tells me I'm out of ink.It keeps giving me error messages for different cartridges, sometimes cyan, sometimes magenta, sometimes black. I take them in and out, and sometimes the thing calms down long enough to let me print a couple of pages.The cartridges cost maybe $60 or $70 for a full set (I haven't bothered to sort out the various offers from Amazon, since I'm not going to buy them anyway).It works ok when it works, and maybe it would be fine for someone who is going to use it mostly to print, so that you're using up cartridges as fast as Canon thinks you should (there's an electronic chip in each cartridge to force you to buy only Canon). But I'm so annoyed at them for deliberately engineering it to force you to buy more ink, that I'm not going to buy another Canon product of any kind, ever. I'll go with companies that aren't trying to milk me for every dime they can get.By the way, it's large, heavy, slow, and noisy.
For its price, it would be hard to pass up on an MP3 player with 5 GB of memory with the style, size, and ease of use. Controls on the player are intuitive and easy to use. This is a plug and play device that doesn't require much to operate. The touch pad lights up when it is touched and is responsive. The headphones leave a lot to be desired and should be upgraded with a 3rd party set.Conversion of music is relatively easy. Drag and drop is a limitation since this software does not allow it. Songs must be checked to be synced. However, with the nearest competitor priced at $159 with rebates, it is a small price to pay for the inconvenience.For someone on a budget, I highly recommend this model. For an audiophile or IPOD afficianado, there are better alternatives.
Just took this thing out of the box earlier today. Charged it up for a few hours (until the red light went green), so I decided to give it a test run. The mouse actually feels pretty good in hand, a lot stronger than I thought it would. The pictures I had seen of it made it look like the kickstand would either break or close under pressure... so far it's been great.As others have said, the lack of a scroll wheel is a big negative on this device. However, I was surprised to see that the box said "FREE SCROLLING SOFTWARE UPGRADE: Download at Mogomouse.com). Awesome! Went to Mogomouse.com to download the software and discovered that the website is actually one of those ad-click SPAM websites. It appears that Mogomouse.com is no longer around, and the domain was purchased by someone who is evidentially getting paid $ for all the clickthroughs they generate. After some searching I found the actual Newton Perhiperals (Manufacturer of MogoMouse) website that was supposed to have the downloadable scrolling software on it as well... no dice there, the domain has now been purchased by a Russian company (not sure what they sell, I can't read Russian) :/Long story short, no "readily" available scrolling software around... After a good bit of searching online, I found an alternate download of this so called MogoMouse scrolling software. From what I was able to find, the software that they tout as "MogoMouse scrolling software" is actually Pointix Scroll++. Supposedly MogoMouse "stole" this utility from a different company claimed it as their own (maybe that's why they're out of business?). Either way, this utility gives the right click button on the mouse dual functionality to act as a "right click" button as well as a scroll wheel. I installed it on my Windows 7 x64 bit OS and it seems to be working fine. The scroll speed is adjustable in the utility; however I haven't noticed much of a difference on the screen. Scrolls too fast, and seems to be REAL sensitive to the slightest bit of movement... Due to this, I've already uninstalled the utility. I had the website for the utility download in this review, but it was removed by Amazon... guess I cant link that type of stuff here.All in all, the convenience of the MogoMouse appears to be a worthwhile purchase. Good enough to use in a pinch, but something you wouldn't want to use all day every day.
I give this fan a 5 because I no longer have to think about it. It's working, its quiet and it was easy to install.What more can you ask from a fan than to simply do its job and be as unobtrusive as possible? Based on that criteria, this is a 5.Also love the switch to set how fast/loud/effective it is. I don't need the full control of a fanbus to constantly adjust the value, so the "set it and forget it" switch works well for my application.
Plays well for the money, but still does not compare with my old MDR-A34.
Despite buying from Amazon for many years, this is my first review. While these headphones are tolerable, I feel the current reviews clearly have these rated nearly comically high. While others feel spending $30 on a pair of earbuds is a budget purchase, I find it to be a fair amount of money for a simplistic product.I've churned through plenty of earbuds in my day. I'm not of the belief that you cannot get a quality earbuds for under $30. My primary comparison is to my repeated purchase of the Philips SHE-9500 earbuds which are now no longer being manufactured. The quality of the Philips SHE-9500 ($23) versus these $30 earbuds isn't even a fair fight. The Philips have more adjustable fittings, much better bass response, and overall dramatically better build quality. I can accept having to purchase a new pair every 9 months or so due to heavy daily use.These earbuds have measurably bad build quality compared to the Philips earbuds. They are extraordinarily delicate compared to the now discontinued Philips SHE-9500s. The base quality is poor. I was of the opinions that anything with the Sennheiser name must be of high quality. That assumption was quickly proven to be false. The major issues are 1) poor quality bass, 2) delicate cord, and 3) poorly fitting earbuds. So while this wasn't my worst purchase ever, I feel these earbuds are overrated. If you want a name brand earbud, look elsewhere. Slapping Sennheiser on the package doesn't make these worth your hard earned money.
Come on down; nice to see that the SDHC prices are lowering - and with this size, I still get about a thousand hi-definition photographs on each card - more than enough - I don't want to lose so many pictures as I would have on one of the larger cards - should something happen...
My laptop (Dell Inspiron E1705) seems to be better. I didn't notice the difference at all, until I formatted and tried the new 2GB on a fresh install. Originally I had 768MB. Boot up time increased. Program access is still slow, but it is an older laptop with an Intel Core DUO 1.66Ghz...but the ram has worked out pretty well so far.
Beautiful. This is the 42 inch. I can't say anything bad about it. Turned it on .. no adjustments needed. The black frame does get dusty and it shows (unlike the silver frames) .. but the black looks nicer against the wall. Nice picture and color .. easy to hook up your equipment. I haven't signed up for the HD Cable and the picture is still very sharp.
Ordered Sennheiser's before I even received the HD 280's. Purchased HD 280's and upgrade from same seller, Electronica Direct. I am totally satisfied. They lay well on my happy head. Paul
All I did was plug it in, reboot my computer for good measure and it just worked.I now have 4 computers, two switches and one wireless router. I was using the wireless router to connect everything in the living room to everything in the back room (on the switch), but now the two rooms are connected directly switch to switch and everything does seem faster now. I did not check timings. I purchased this because the plugs on the wireless router were loose and the cords kept coming loose every time I futz behind the computer, plus I did not have enough jacks anyway, I was always having to unplug 1 cord to plug in the BluRay player for updates. Now with 8 ports, I am good to go.
This head phone is truly wonderful. Lives up to the Sony Audio brand. It delivers audio quality, product quality and design elements far above the line of acceptance for the given price range.Reference: Listening to the new Mark Knopfler release over this phones plugged to my iPhone( CD converted in loss-less format, not AAC).Pros:- Ergonomics : Feather light, I don't even feel that I am wearing anything over my ears (other than my glasses - yeah! Sony designers kept us in mind ). Does not pop off like the ear-buds do. Not to repeat the other engineering qualities that other reviewers noted ...- Audio quality : Comparable to other Sony products in this price range. That is, extremely pleasant, has a wide dynamic range, virtually free of any noise.Cons:- cant think of any.
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.
I've owned this camera for about half a year and I've taken around 1500 pictures with it. Like many others, I did extensive reviews on digicams before I bought the Kodak DX6490 so there are a few things I expected.-Excellent 10x optical zoomThe lens are amazing in taking up closeups from far away. At around 6x and above, you will need to prop the camera on a surface or use a tripod for sharp images though.-Excellent night shot abilityThe DX6490's night focusing ability is better than most cameras due to it's hybrid focusing system. This enabled me to take very sharp images in dark places. In addition, the EVF worked very well in low-light conditions by turning into black and white and amplifying the light intensity.-Ease in software useI'm running Windows XP and I have no problems with the camera dock, which I find to be convenient as both a charge and transfer dock. The one-touch transfer works with little/no problems and the EasyShare software allows me to organize my pics easily.-Not so good fast action photographyThis camera isn't very good in capturing fast action as there is about a 1 second delay for AutoFocus to lock on. (If it's already AF, delay is around 0.3s). In addition, blurring occurs if you don't use sports mode or PASM.-Misc commentsPurple fringing is very minimal in pictures. The camera is rather big (stable yet bulky) so finding a case is a little hard. The 2.2 inch LCD is very nice(unlike some Fuji digicams I used before). The casing is plastic and the lens is a little loose (it's supposed to be). If you hook up an AC adapter directly to the camera, it won't charge the batteries. There is no full manual mode- only pseudo manual mode where the camera always controls one aspect.-Final commentsWhat I commented above are just some parts of the camera. Overall, it's worth every penny I paid for it ($400). The camera snaps very crisp and vivid photographs and is relatively easy to use.
My HP720 inkjet printer died a wicked death (the rubber/string belt that drives the ink mechanism rotted and wound string around different internal pieces). The printer lasted many, many years and worked perfectly until its last weeks.In looking for a replacement, I decided to add the scanner option (I did not want the fax option, so didn't look at the office all-in-ones). I prefer to stick with HP but don't have an issue going elsewhere as long as quality is there.This printer is everything I could have asked for. It prints photos very well with included ink (haven't tried the Vivera inks yet, but can only imagine the result will be spectacular); the scanner is easy to use and has scanned photos wonderfully thus far [using on-screen buttons - haven't used those buttons on the machine itself]; the copy function works as it should [both on-screen and button on machine].I have yet to try borderless photo printing, but that was a plus when buying this machine. I also require paper to load from horizontal position rather than the back-feed vertical position (I've had too many problems with the latter).The only thing I'm not fond of thus far is that the printer won't automatically turn on when you send a document to print (as my HP720 did). I turn the printer off when I'm not using it as the lights are bright, and this printer is in my bedroom. It's almost too minor an irritant to share.
DID ALOT OF RESEARCH AND DECIDED ON THIS HDTV GREAT TV AT A GREAT PRICE.
Here are my observations with this camera after using it for over 4 months now.1) It is easy to use. Almost anyone could use this camera instinctively.2) The pictures it takes are sharp enough but don't expect to get Hasselblad clarity and depth with this camera. Like most digital cameras, you will enjoy the point and shoot convenience that filmless photography offers. Remember, if you don't like a photo just delete it and take another shot if you want to.3) The DX6340 will suck the life out of ordinary Duracells or Energizers after about 6 shots (with flash). Maybe Kodak can design an high capacity external battery pack which can be slung on one's shoulder and wired to the camera with a simple cable. This battery pack would then make this a good choice to carry for weddings or parties (or other photo-demanding occasions) where one can take 60 to 80 pictures without losing battery juice.4) If Kodak decides to redesign this camera as a smaller unit, that would be good, too!Overall, you can't go wrong buying this digital tool. Good work, Kodak!
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.
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.
A word of advise to anyone considering a no name or knock off version of this lens thinking you'll save some money; don't do it. I wasted my money on getting the non Lumix version of this lens, and was plagued by chromatic aberrations, severe blurring all around the edges, and over all poor quality.The use of this proper Lumix OEM telephoto lens reduced the chromatic aberrations by 90%, and gave me clear, crisp photographs.I heartily recommend this lens to any and all FZ30 and FZ50 owners.
I bought this camera for my trip to China, and have been pleased with it. For the point and shoot cameras, its on the better end, with image stabilization and limited manual setting, it takes crisp high resolution pictures. I was able to take one of my pictures and use it as the desktop for my 24in monitor and it looks great. The settings allow the user to take decent night pictures without using the flash.My only complaints are there is no manual shutter speed setting, and pictures taken at ISO 800+ tend to be grainy.Over all, if you want a small, pocket sized camera with image stabilization, it can't be beat (I returned a similar camera made by Pentax 2 hours after I bought it, and didn't consider the Nikon because of reports of it breaking). If size is not an issue, there are better cameras for much less.
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.
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.
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.
Kodak mc3 is great and does what it promises very well. But the bundled software is a shame. (...)
This product works great, unlike other old hardware i've purchased this was was tested! It works great and I i've noticed it has AE written all over it so I know it's been in good hands. Did not expect to recieve a network card with it because I already had one but it was a thoughtful item.
I bought this router back in December. I got it on time and decided to try it out in my old apartment before I moved to my new apartment. I had Cox Communications as my cable provider at the time. The router worked perfectly, about the same as my old Linksys wired router before. I then moved to a different area of San Diego and changed cable companies, Time Warner. Ever since then I have had nothing but problems with this stupid thing. I spent an hour and a half on the phone with India tech support for them to finally tell me it will have to be replaced.After a little bit of time I got the new one, or what I thought was a new one. Apparantly they sent me a refurbished router of the same type. I had to once again call tech support as the router didnt even recongnize itself as a blasted router. The kind lady helped me fix it and for a while it had no problems. Then I started to notice that after a while Internet Explorer does not want to work. I can download to my hearts content, although the speeds are much slower than before, and use MSN Messenger. But with IE, the darn thing stops recongnizing my internet connection at times. This is very frustrating and I finally emailed the support and demanded a refund, for which I will use to get another Linksys.I wouldnt recommend this router. If you must have Netgear then get a more advanced one, I think this model is being recalled.
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+.
It doesn't work anymore :-( It stopped after 6 months of working fine. In general I was happy, but now I'm sad that I can't find the solution. No fuse is broken, just it doesn't work, no support from the vendor.
Pros* Very small and portable compared to other players of the same size* Clear and easy-to-use buttons and menus* Firewire is nice and fast for large transfers* Charger is integrated into firewire; there is also an AC adapter* Bought this to work with my PC; works great with Adaptec's firewire... Con'sObviously cost* Earbuds are a bit large for me* Not impressed with quality of earphones* No radio tuner; such a simple function would have made the player just that much better* Doesn't support M3U playlists* Might be difficult to implement, but if it could support foreign languages* Wish it had USB2.0 for inter-compatibility with PCs
Space and appearance were the most important factors in selecting this center channel speaker; and I am not disappointed in the sound I'm getting either. It's a compact speaker that fits nicely atop my Samsung DVD player and under the shelf that supports my Samsung LCD TV (with about 1/16th of an inch to spare). The audio is smooth and right in the perfect range for good dialog presentation. When playing music it is a nice addition to my mains, surrounds and sub (5.1). I've always been partial to Yamaha and after this purchase I still am.
Compact External Li-ion BatterI bought this on the recommendation of a co-worker, and it has saved me a few times already during my 2-hour train commute each day. In the past, if my cell phone and/or iPod got too low on power, I was stuck. I didn't want to buy one of those AA-powered emergency chargers (which at 20 bucks seemed way overpriced anyway), so the fact that this unit is rechargeable via USB was perfect for me.The physical on/off switch, the battery check meter, included cable and case make this a steal at this price. It is very tiny, so tucks into my briefcase easily. It seems very well thought out and, though I can't comment on long-term reliability, it performs as advertised for my situation. It has already made my commute less miserable by recharging a dead iPod (an essential item for sanity on a crowded commuter train!).I recently bought a second one as a gift for my college-aged son, so that he won't be able to use the "my cellphone died" excuse for not calling us!
I got these headphones a little shy of a year ago, around 10 months. When I got them, I immediately burned them (or broke them in, I didn't literally burn them) and let them replay white noise, pink noise, high and low pitches, silence, etc. When they were done burning, I tested them out, and they were amazing. I'm not exactly an expert on earphones but I can say that these definitely deliver. The bass is not muddy, and the highs are very defined and clear. Do note, though, if you do not like bass too much (I am personally a basshead) then cross these off your list. If you have something with a lot of bass, like rock, then the vocals may become drowned out. A way to counter this, if it bothers you, is to adjust your player's equalizer.They come with the earphones and three different tips. I personally like the asymmetrical cord and whether I wore the right cord around the back of my neck or not, it didn't really cause any problems. It also made it easier to tell which cord was left and which was right.The phones are excellent at reducing outside noise, but they do not make it seem like you are in your own world. They do reduce outside noise, but they do not cancel it.These are definitely worth their price, however, there is only one thing that was wrong with these phones. The wire is pretty thin, and as a result, the connection on my left earbud died. This won't necessarily happen to you, because I am pretty rough with my earphones, and constantly wind them around my mp3 player. However, even though they have an L plug (which I love, by the way) you still have to be careful. I would advise not wrapping them around your mp3 player or iPod or portable music player, just to be cautious.I feel like this isn't too much to complain about, though, because they lasted a decent 10 months before breaking. And they performed perfectly those 10 months.When my pair broke, I was going to get another pair, but I'm going to get the CX 300 II's. I'll see how that one is, too. :DBottom line, these headphones are great, especially for their price, and I recommend getting them.
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.
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.
This bag works great for my laptop, with extra pockets and enough storage for what I use if for.
My husband has the same headset up North. He wanted a duplicate in Florida.I placed the order and it arrived quickly and is exactly what he expected to receive.It was less expensive than purchasing locally. Perfect.I really trust Amazon and never hesitate to order thru them.
Although it is small and has an elegant look, it is big in operation.One can save lots of information as fast as if it was a hard disk.Amazingly its storage capacity is almost as big as DVD data CD disk.So it could also be used for playing movies.
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.
Put these speakers out on your deck, then pack up the band and send themhome. If you like it loud and undistorted, this system will have youscreaming "uncle." And best of all - no computer needed, just jack in yourfavorite source, iPod, XM radio or MP3 player and you'll think a liveconcert just broke out. I don't even know anyone who's regular home systemsounds better. The sub woofer is adjustable and at high end is lethal.I've got the Klipsch Ultra 5.1's and nothing beats those, but these suckerswill play out in the yard! So if you want to have a rocking bar-b-que orjust plain kill termites in the house, look no futher.
it works and is built like any other charger...now if only someone didn't steal the DS from my 3 year old and this charger was useful :(
First a disclaimer: I have never previously owned or used a GPS system, so I have nothing with which to compare the Navigon 7100 and can only offer my own observations of this unit.In general I agree with Michael's review, so I won't repeat all those points, but will describe some of my experiences.First, when I received the unit and started to learn how to use it, I would have appreciated a paper user's manual. Old-fashioned, I guess.Fortunately, I had three days from the time of its arrival before our trip to North Carolina. As I tried the various features, I noticed that a point of interest displayed was a pharmacy that was sold several years ago and no longer exists. Then, I noticed that the exit numbers on an Ohio Interstate were different from those on an atlas. Those numbers were changed quite some time ago, so I deduced that the map data were old and not dependable. This on a brand-new unit!Being somewhat computer savvy, I went to the Navigon Web site and tried to download updated data to the 7100. However, try as I might, all I could get was a "device not recognized" response. After several tries, I called Navigon and talked to a helpful young lady who told me that I could not download the revised data until I installed the "new program."What? I don't see any mention in the enclosed materials of a new program -- nor on the initial Web site.Anyway, following instructions I was able to download and install the new program (operating system?) and then the new data.So, with the unit firmly attached to the windshield, we set off from Indiana to North Carolina. The way we wanted to go was not the choice of the 7100, so I looked on the atlas for Route 9 in Kentucky. Not knowing how to use the route number as an intermediate waypoint, I picked a town that looked like it was on Route 9.The unit took us flawlessly across Indiana, around Cincinnati, and onto Route 9. However, it turned out that the town I chose is not exactly on the highway; it is slightly to the East. Thereafter, at every junction for 30 or 35 miles, she (female voice) tried to get us to turn around and go to that town. Very irritating.On the other hand, when we got to Winston-Salem, we were to change highways. Unfortunately, the exit ramp we were to take was filled with police cars, fire engines, ambulances and, of course, an accident. As soon as we passed that exit, she immediately told us to take the next exit into the city and, in five minutes and two or three turns later we were on our correct highway going in the right direction.Fantastic! I felt that the unit had paid for itself right then.We stayed in Raleigh for over a week and had to make numerous trips to various places in this city, which was strange to us. The 7100 reliably took us to every address we had to visit, though the routes were sometimes a little weird.And pronunciations of street names and places were often strange: Statesville became "stat-ess-veal" and Kettlebrook drive became "kett-lee-brok."As we traveled from Raleigh to Asheville on Interstate 40, we got insistent commands to take the exit to the right in a place where there was no exit for miles.On the way to Asheville, we stopped at a friend's house in the town of Mocksville. The 7100 took us straight through the middle of town on a state highway -- except that there was no highway there. We did find our friends' house, and it turns out that the highway used to go through the town but now bypasses it. Our friends say that change was made before they moved there eight years ago.Finally, heading home, as we approached Indianapolis, the unit tried to get us to turn right off I-65 onto I-465 instead of left. Had we not known better we'd have been headed east rather than west, though I suppose it would then have wanted us to make a U-turn.My conclusion: Overall the unit performed very well, seeming almost magically accurate at times. It never failed to get us to our destination.Incidentally, it is almost impossible not to anthropomorphize the thing; we call her Bertha.I think we'll keep her.Addendum:I'm adding this after two long-distance trips and a couple of months experience with Bertha.For the unit I have, the advertised battery life of 5.5 hours is way off the mark. I have yet to get as much as 1.5 hours with it continually on and, after a week or so of non-use, the charged battery was too dead to boot the unit up. This is not a great problem for me, since I drive with it plugged in, but it may be for others.
I am actually on Amazon right now looking for a replacement because I cannot stand the stupid button getting turned off constantly and having to turn it back on.
Great price and service. Ink is the most expensive part of all desktop printers. I saved a bunch here. Thanks
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.
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 have used my WGR614v3 for 10 months now. the wireless range is very short 15 feet max. I thought it might be theconstruction of our apt. so I brought home a wireless router from the office to test it out. Well, it isn't my apt. but the router. I got 4 times the distance with a different router. I've upgraded all the firmware and tech support is useless. So this router is going in the garbage. It works great wired but wireless range is terrible.
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.
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.
Do not even think you can use this as a router. The description alludes that it can be used as one, but it is not. Waste of money and time.
I looked online and did my research on cables for speakers and was thrown into the world of gauges and lengths of wire to the confusion of copper or kryptonite. I'm not sure what superman uses in the fortress of solitude but for anyone who has bought an entry level Home Cinema or, in my humble opinion middle range too, this wire is more than adequate.Seriously, unless you're an audiophile (YES, I said Audiophile) then this wire is going to do a great job.
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!
The camera has a lot of settings to personalize your shots, its great for the newbie but don't expect to just flip it to Portrait and customize the settings, it's still on auto!
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.
If you want a label that is going to last, this is the type to get. You can also get the paper style label tape but the plastic is much more durable and is more resistant to dirt. Also easier to keep clean.
These are great cables for the price and amazon ships them fast. So far I have no issues and they are working fine.
Whenever this card reaches 70 degrees C, it will lock up playing games like Call of Duty 4 on Vista. It doesn't matter which nVidia driver is used, the problem is that this graphics card will always lock up with the driver not responding. I've seen other GeForce 8800 Ultras reach over 90 C and no problems but this one locks at 70.
Received this merchandise in a timely manner. It is a replacement for toner that had run out and needed quickly. I find Amazon a relialable site for purchases and can find good prices. I saved about $50 by purchasing from Amazon rather than the manufacturer.
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.
I sold my Bose SoundDock to get these speakers. Hooking them to my MacBook Pro gave the same great Bose Sound and let me use the MacBook Pro's "ON-Screen" Remote! I was able to scroll through all the songs in my iTunes files and see what I was doing from acroos the room. The sound is so great I can watch movies and have even bought a large LCD Hi-Def flat screen to enjoy the movies on. Laptops are not known for great speaker sound. They give the space up to everything else. These speakers are worth the money. What most people don't know is an iPod can be hooked up to this or any other sound source. These are very versatile since they are powered speakers and being made by Bose doesn't hurt either!
I kept reading that a lot of people say for HDTV antennas, the cheaper the better. Figured I'd give this one a shot. It works great, pulls in a wide range of channels - in fact, it seems to pull them in about as well as my other, amplified RCA antenna. So far, so good. I'd say this is well worth the low price.
I have not had a problem with this product. It has met all my expectations. The only downside that I could see is that they could update their maps. I know of at least two places in my state where the road has changed at least 3 years ago and they are not reflected on the unit. Seeing as I just purchased this, the maps would be up to date.
I love the bag. It is the perfect size for my 15inch Mac. It has room for my billfold and other essentials so I don't have to carry a purse with it. It also looks good
I was trying to switch headphones so I decided to get these by Sony. I used to have the black over the head earphones that cost about the same. I shouldve got those instead of these bulky, crappy sound quality earmuffs. Probably the worst purchase I've made in a few years. Buy if you love dissapointment
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.
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!!!
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 bought 4 of these and one stack had 2 bad DVD's. I'd say 398 out of 400 isn't bad. I was burning using MacBook Pros.
I have an Ipod video that I got for graduation, didn't really use it for a while.The music organizational system is annoying because if your music isn't tagged correctly you will have a ton of &lt;unknowns> ...who wants to go through and tag their entire collection of music again?I plugged mine into a computer that just got it's itunes update and disconnected it when I was supposed to.It wouldn't stop "restarting" It was possessed.Mind you, the first time I use it, it dies, after a software update, after installing the software.It dies.And It got really scratched while i was putting it in the case.. :-(If you're going to get an I-pod get the Apple care, otherwise you spent money on something you'll just have for a year.Also, even though they replace it for you, you have to go into the Apple Store, and it's inconveniant to have to put all your music back on it and to wait in line at the store.Even though it's sleek, it really isn't that good of a product, I know some people swear by these, but I'm obsessed with quality.
Been taking picture like crazy!! Haven't had a bad one yet. I took the time to read the manual and it does soooo much it's scarry!! I saw it first elsewhere but the price was too high... Thanks to Amazon, I've got a camera that will satisfy me for many years. It did eat my first batteries but I think that was because I was "playing" with every little thing it does. I now have rechargables and have no problem....and...everybody tells me what a cool camera I have.... they're right!!
Harman Kardon HK3480 does provide what I need. It does not add extra colors to original sound as others does - though, you may not like my taste :) -. Only complaint I have is a cheap looking remote control. I don't like both color and design of it. Although, I love the color and design of the HK3480 unit itself.
I am using this product in my dorm room hooked up to my laptop. I have been very impressed with sound quality. For only $100 these speaker sound much better then others I have tried before. I have only owned them for a week so I cannot comment on the durabile however they appear to be built very well.
So you finally bought that new 5- or 6-megapixel digital camera and now you have a 512MB or 1GB compact flash card to hold all those big files. Then you know that USB 1.1 is incredibly slow for transferring files, whether you are hooking the camera directly to your computer's USB port, or using a USB 1.1 card reader.USB 1.1 has a maximum transfer rate of 1.5 MB/sec, but in real-life tests using my Lexar 512MB 40X compact flash card (one of the fastest currently on the market), the data transfer rate was only 0.6MB/sec. However, with the Sandisk ImageMate's USB 2.0 connection, the transfer rate for the same Lexar card was 3.2MB/sec (about 5 times faster).This tiny (smaller than a deck of playing cards) USB 2.0 compact flash reader isn't for everyone, however. First, you must have USB 2.0 capability in your computer--something the vast majority of computers don't have. If your computer doesn't, the reader will still work, but only at the slower USB 1.1 speed. However, you can buy a USB 2.0 card to give your computer the capability (Amazon sells a very inexpensive one from Iogear, which I bought for my computer).Second, you need a relatively fast compact flash card. Just like CD burners, compact flash cards have a maximum speed of their own (40X is approximately 6 MB/sec). If you have an old 4X or 8X compact flash card, then you probably won't see any improvement with this card reader compared to USB 1.1.
Great product! I take a lot of pictures, so I was afraid I would fill it up really quickly, but I've had it more than a month and haven't had to delete anything off of it yet! Great buy!
I already had a Panasonic DVD player and was very happy with it. The picture and sound quality both met my expectations. When I was looking for a second DVD player this one really stuck out for a few reasons. First I like the Panasonic product, and second it allowed me to remove my multi-disc CD changer. I'll be honest, there really aren't a whole lot of reasons to get a multi-disc DVD changer unless you are just really lazy and want to load your next ten hours of movies at one one time. But the ability to use it as a CD changer makes this unit real nice. If you are like me you already have a lot of peripherals in your system and combining two of them is a real help.
My girlfriend has everything. So coming up with a Christmas idea other than the usual was tough to say the least. She lives in a colder part of the state and often at my house we light a fire to cozy to the warmth and glow. I'm a hopeless romantic when it comes to such things and being without a fireplace at our northern house seemed out of place.With those thoughts in mind I set out to find something nice, unusual and well made. I happened upon the Landmann Big Sky Stars and Moons fire pit on The Amazon.com site. I ordered it and it came quickly. I was a bit astonished at how big the box that housed the product was. Furthermore, it used an entire roll of Christmas wrapping paper to cover it.Needless to say my girlfriend was pleased. We have fired this pit up several times and it's glow is very inviting. We have cooked smores with our two daugthers and have had a great time. It's a wonderful product and I highly recommend it's purchase.James
These headphones have absolutly no bass. One headphone cord is about 2" the other about a foot so a crappy design.
Not much to write about really. It would be really difficult to screw up a HDD mounting kit unless you were really trying. It fits, it was delivered on time and the price was right. What more can be written?
I first got a pair of NHT speakers from a friend for free. It was my first introduction to "real" audio. I didnt think they could be topped, but then i saw the price drop on these and just had to give them a try. The detail is absolutely amazing. The highs are very extended due to the smaller tweeter and the three way design helps keep distortion to a minimum even at extreme volumes. I have heard different systems from Sonus Faber, Polk, B&W, KEF, and Paradigm, and i have to say, these are definitely up there with all of them, especially in the value department. Its hard to say one is truly better than another because its very subjective, but to me, these are absolutely amazing and are at least worth hearing.
Harman Kardon Go + Play Portable Speakers System with Dock for iPod (Black/Silver)NEVER LEAVE HOME without it its awwwwsome
I bought the Canon 430EX II Speedlite to replace another brand I had been using with a Canon 40D SLR. I'm getting much better synchronization, although it's still heavily center loaded. It comes with a built-in diffuser, which is of limited value. I've coupled it with an Opteka Universal soft diffuser (I paid $12.95 at Amazon) which is producing very satisfactory results. Cycle time is excellent, especially when the batteries are new. Be sure to carry spares, however. For me, price was an important consideration because photography is a hobby and generates very little income. But the Canon 430EX II meets my needs perfectly.
Everything that previous reviewers stated about these speakers is true! I love them--got them for $33. (they're $50. at the Apple store) If you need speakers for your computer, you can't go wrong with these....
I had a pair of these headphone for years! I had to replace them when one side shorted out when I was caught walking in a torrential downpour. I bought a different brand a few months ago in a rush and they've already shorted out because I think the adapter part is straight and was bent from having been plugged into my iphone while it was in my pocket. I love that on these headphones, the adapter part is curved so I never had this problem. The other brand only lasted 3-4 months. Going back to my trusty sony earphones.I've been searching but haven't found a pair but it would be great if there were earphones like this (clip on to the ear) and had a remote for the ipod/iphone as well.
If you are looking for a stylus with easy use and great, crisp sound, this is it. It plays the records just as they should be heard. It also comes with a plastic guard and other attachments made for complete universal use. I really enjoy it! Still use it today!
Sound and Picture clarity is good, I dislike the batery usage, not good for more than 2.5 hours movie.
This is a great general purpose walk around lens, and the Image Stabilization is great when hand holding your camera for shooting. Sharp and Fast outdoors, but unfortunately the lens is not fast enough for most indoors photography (unless very well lit). I've usually got this lens on my camera when I'm outdoors and I need an all purpose walk around lens.Pros:Fast and SharpImage StabilizedGreat range of wide and telephoto lengthsCons:Poor low light performanceGets soft in the outer ranges
Pros: These cans really are a great value for the sound. They're very forward with their sound which, by the way, make them perfect for rock music. The mids are nice and smooth, and the highs really hit that sweet spot. Definitely loads better than Bose or Beats Audio. Especially for its value.Cons: The only thing that's lacking from the Grado SR60's for me is really just the bass response as it feels a little anemic for my tastes, a problem that's easily remedied by popping a couple holes in the driver after opening them up or by using different foam pads. And if the bass still doesn't satisfy, Sony XB500 should satisfy the bass head. Anyways, aside from the anemic bass, there are also issues with comfort as extended listening causes slight fatigue on the ears as they somewhat clamp on the head a little too tight. Plus, there's the infamous burn-in time which makes listening to most Grado headphones, without letting music play through them for hours on end, an unsatisfying experience.Another issue, although personal, would be the length of the cable itself, which makes it impractical for portable use.However, the above cons are all easily remedied with a little diy and TLC. Comfort can be attributed to the kind of pads you have, and there is a variety of pads you can use to alleviate the clamping pressure. The burn-in issue is really a matter of patience considering the reward you get for waiting is all the more sweet as you're welcomed by a very fun sound with these particular cans; The cable length is another easy problem to remedy as recabling Grado cans is easy as long as you know how to solder.For more things you can do with Grado headphones, just hop on to head-fi.org as it's just a plethora of knowledge regarding these cans and several other brands.Happy listening!
I first saw these at Best Buy store on demo. I thought they sounded amazing! Well went onto Amazon to locate a set for a low price and I did. Although these were used, it's as if they weren't even removed from the box! The bass is loud and boomy. The high ends are crisp and clear. I'd prefer these over my Bose speakers any day! And they were cheaper!
Some people badmouth this lens while others swear by it. I am somewhere in the middle. I have several Canon EOS Single Lens Reflex cameras ranging from their first entry into the field, a D30, to a 50D. I got one of these lenses as part of a film camera kit. While the lens was designed for film cameras it works acceptably on digital cameras as well. I find that on the D30, which has a 3.3 MP sensor the lens is perfectly adequate. There are complaints about vignetting of focus near the edges but because the sensor in the D30 is not a full size 35MM element this is not a problem. Testing this lens against a standard resolution chart shows that you must have a camera with at least an 8 megapixel sensor before the shortcomings of these optics begin to become detectable. I don't see this as a problem because if you are using a camera that costs $1000 or more you are not likely to put a $40 lens on it. I use my D30 as a backup camera and the 28-80MM lens works great in that application.
After three months of pretty constant use, I have little to complain about. If Sennheiser wanted to make them perfect, they could design it to use AA batteries instead of AAA batteries so the batteries would last longer. I have to change batteries about once a week, but using rechargeables has helped and its a snap to change them. I'd buy this set of headphones again, in a second.
The only con I find with this unit is that sometimes it tells you the address is on the left when it's actually on the right. Garmin also needs to update. The c550 still shows roads that have been completely closed & gone for at least 12 or 15 years & doesn't show newer roads that have been here for at least 6 or 7 years. Other than that, very nice unit.
The unit have hard time to work at gigabit speed.I was fully aware before the purchase that this switch won't work at gigabit speed if even one device connected to it doesn't support it. That's fine, since all my devices are (supposed to be) Gigabit ethernet.The truth is that it doesn't work at all. Even with all the devices at GbE the switch can't handle GbE speed.My data transfer between computers are exactly the same as my old 100Mbps switch...
be careful! i ordered this, only to find that none of the adaptors (pioneer or other) will work on the F-Series! i cant say how this would work, but theres no way to get it to work on my headunit :(
Good presentation !, it is a powerfull processor. Best experience with games, movies and video editing !. It did not include the fan processor !.
Arrived on time as stated. My son says it's just what he needed. He is a football player with a big upper body (shoulders) and a sling bag works better than a backpack for him. My daughter got a similar belkin bag also from Amazon 4 years ago (backpack) and it still looks like new and she uses it constantly. Both great purchases.
I've had these headphones for almost three years now...I originally purchased them for use with a portable Hi-MD player (which I no longer have)...then I used them with an iPod...and now, I use them at work.any true audiophile knows that your headphones will only be as good as your source...so with that in mind, some caveats:- burn these babies in! Upon receipt, these were pretty bright, but I burned them in nonstop for a good week, and the range improved tremendously.- the cord is kind of short...get a cord extension if you plan on having your source located anywhere other than your arm.- these are open-air phones, so keep in mind that people around you *will* hear what you are listening to if you have the volume turned up.other than the above, for what they're worth, these headphones rock. clarity is amazing, they're comfortable, and there is only a single cord to deal with.if you rip your music at 128Kbps, these are decent. rip them at 384Kbps, these are awesome. rip any higher, and lucky you, I've only got an iPod Shuffle.My only concern would be for the foam earpads. I've had mine for almost three years and the earpads are already discolored. Maybe it's an indication that I need to clean my ears more, or maybe it means that the foam won't last forever. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when they wear out...
I was extremely happy with the product. There were no scratches on the case and it protects my ipod! The only down side is that once the case is on, it's kind of hard to get it off and my plug into the wall charger doesn't fit the ipod when the case is on. And since it is so hard to take off, I have to charge it by using my computer. Minor issues and overall I love the product!
No complaints, it's an excellent camera, after use this model you won't use the point and shoot cameras anymore.
This is a good fix for the problem of a overheated laptop. My laptop gets uncomfortably hot when used on ones . . . . LAPTOP! This makes everything more comfortable and keeps the machine cooler, too.
It's a good purchase, good construction, good look, but is not as stable as the Power PC ones, I think It might be something about the Intel thing... I don't know but the batery is very suceptible... I think all the thing is a good computer but is not like Apple in the past...I Miss Power PC!
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 9 months of use, the right headphone earpiece broke at its swivel connection at the headband. The swivel joint is only .25 inches in diameter and each headphone earpiece is massive compared to the strength and durability needed at this skinny hollow plastic joint. When the phones are rotated for storage, there is no guard to prevent a large lever arm to apply force and bend this joint with any movement. The soft carrying bag offers no real protection. After a number of cycles of use, stress fatigue in the plastic (like metal fatigue) sets in and then ...... SNAP one of your headphone earpieces is dangling by its wire.As an analogy, I offer the example of those plastic model airplanes, you might have made as a kid. To get the individual parts, you bent the pieces back and forth until they snapped off from their molded plastic branches...same principle, but in this case, it results in headphone failure.Update 3-21-07 - If I could - I'd add one more star for Altec Lansing's prompt replacement of the broken headphone if it's within warranty.Update 7-21-08 - Make that ZERO stars - the headphone earpiece of the REPLACEMENT broke ALSO.
This reason I purchased this speaker, is that I recently replaced my front channel speakers with another Mirage product. In case you are not familiar with Mirage technology, their speakers use an omnipolar design (drivers and baffles placed to create 360 degree sound radiation). The benefit: No, fixed sweet-spot listening position and the creation of a diffuse, enveloping sound field; in some cases superior to surround sound programs in A/V equipment. So, this center channel created a perfect match with my other speakers, with a full front soundstage. Very clean mid-range sound, and highs. Works best with other Mirage speakers, but if you use this speaker with other speaker brands, and are using direct-radiating speakers, you might need some mid-range boost, if your equipment offers that capability. Well contstructed and designed, a worthwhile product for serious home theater and music listening!
This is a true PDA masterpiece! I'm not a believer in all-in-one device, but this Clie converts me. The look, the touch, the feel (not to mention the usefulness) of this piece will seduce you. The emotional impact is huge. Sony, thanks for giving us one of the first true 21st century devices.
Only problem I have with it is that it freezes up. Other than that it works great.
I've had this headset for almost five years, and I love it. It's a real tank (a little heavy and is very well constructed), but I find that it's quite comfortable. I use it extensively for Skype calls, and the person I'm talking to sounds like they're in the room with me. It covers both ears, so it's hard to hear your own voice while you speak, which is a bit frustrating when you first try it: I got used to it after a few hours of use, though. I'm always told that my voice comes through very clearly with a rich sound, so the microphone works great as long as you have a good battery in there. This microphone does *not* eat batteries as I was led to believe from other reviews I read before my purchase. I was relieved to find that the batteries last a long time (at least three months on avg. with pretty heavy use). So I highly recommend this headset for anyone who uses Skype a lot and who wants really good stereo sound in the conversations.
I've had this router for a couple of years now, maybe three. I used it with DSL and then I moved, and now it's hooked up to a cable modem. In all that time I've had an xbox wirelessly attached nearly non stop for over 2 years. I have had two computers connected by wire and often 2 laptops wirelessly. All of this in a pretty large 2 story house. I've rarely had to power off or reset this router and every device I use can find it without problem.All in All, for the money I spent on this, I can't complain at all. It works, it doesn't fail, what more can you ask for in a wireless router.
Okay, I realize I didn't pay a mint for these things, but they're Koss, so I thought they would be "better". The sound is pretty decent if your willing to hold them against your ears. The clips seem to hold the speakers too far from your ears, so it ends up sounding "tinny". The clips tend squeeze your ears after a period of time, and it begins to hurt. Short periods tend to be okay, but after a time, it's painful. Overall, I'm not impressed and wouldn't recommend these to anyone.
Not much to say. I needed an extra intake and exhaust fan and these were at a good price.I feel they're pretty quiet for the amount of air they move and I've noticed temps in my computer drop so I'm happy.
UPS just delivered it, I popped it in my VERY OLD (dedicated mostly for music play) XP Service Pack 2 System, put the software disk in... The XP "new hardware" detection screen came up, I chose the "search for software" option, clicked, watched the files load automatically, and presto chango, I'm switched from the old mundane Realteck card to the new Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audiology card (which, of course now comes up as the Default Device on the Audio tab after I click on "Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices" which is in "Control Panel"). Simple. WAY BETTER. Nice crisp 24/96 sound playing right now as I type this. For under $33 delivered!!... A 5 star deal... Gotta love it.
This camera was purchased as a gift for my son last November. He had an error message that displayed when the camera lens would not close. I provided him with the purchase information and warranty card (which he left at home when he headed back to college)and he contacted Canon for service. By the time I spoke to him again, he had already shipped off the camera for service and received it back in 'good as new' condition. Total cost to him was less than $7 shipping.I'm thinking that I might need to purchase the 2 year service plan Amazon offers with these. :-)
purchase this along with camcorder for my son for christmas. he love it with his new camcorder!!
I put this card in my wife's Dell Inspiron 4000 Laptop. It replaced a NetGear 802.11b card. Worked great! Then the Blue Screens of Death started. I have tried different combos of using Window's XP to control the card (against recommendations but is more stable) and using different versions of the software for both the card and NetGear's controlling software to no avail. I am now down to the last attempt, using Window's updated software for the card with Windows controlling the card. We'll see.Pros- Incredible range. Shows 2 more networks in my neighborhood then my Centrino notebook. Super fast page loading.Cons- Crashes the computer. It causes memory dumps that corrupts running programs. The NetGear newsgroups show that it is a known problem with their cards and customer service doesn't have a fix. Do the research yourself. One thing that MAY be the reason for the crashes is that some were using an XP upgrade from ME, which this laptop also has.But try it for yourself. It is a great card when its not crashing the system. There are so many different configuations it may work. If not, return it. Good Luck!
i was looking for ink for my printer and i looked around and found it on here for under $20, and thought that was a good deal. so i bought it.
Purchased this device as a replacement for my daytimer paper planner and was pleasantly surprised by it's versatility, ease of use, size, capacity...especially given the low price. I have been able to totally migrate away from a paper system in a very short time. Also bought it for the ebook reader and have been satisfied with it's performance. Could be a bit more versatile with different ebook formats, however. Overall...good value for the price!
When I first put on these headphones and listened to a familiar song, there were new notes that I had never heard before in the song. The music's clarity was unbelievable. I work in a noisy environment, and these headphones shut out all the noise with my music set at a low volume.
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.
THIS CAMERA IS UNBELIEVABLE. SAMSUNG MAY BE NEW IN THE MARKET OF CAMERAS BUT THEY GOT IT RIGHT WITH THIS ONE!
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.
I am new to both iPods and the Griffin iTrip. I am not a big headphone user and wanted a way to listen to my iPod both in the car as well as various places around the house. The iTrip works for me. While the sound is not anywhere close to even Apples little white earbuds, it does work pretty good. Whether in my car, my office, or various rooms around the house, if I can tune a radio to 87.9 or another (quiet) station, I can get decent music out of my iPod. If I want the full quality of my MP3's, on go the the phones. Good value for the money.
While this device is cheap and can be used on any mp3 player, it does a poor job of broadcasting the signal. I was convinced by the positive review describing how to get the transmitter to broadcast at 87.9 that it would work well (this tip does help), however even with the device volume at max and a decent car stereo system at max, the audio is quiet and at times distorted --- if you can find a device that is made specifically for a particular mp3 player, go with that one - if you want this device for different types of mp3 players, then get this, but remember you get what you pay for!
I purchase 2 of the LNT4665,my sister purchased 1 as well. The picture quality is awesume. After a year all but one of the tv's began to malfunction. The switch continues to make a clicking noise and never comes on. You will not be able to turn the clicking off with the remote your will need to unplug. Samsung is aware and has not address the issue. Please research - Complaints as well.
I ordered this printer for my daughter and family (3 children) for Christmas - they take a lot of photos of the children and it's great to be able to print them right off the camera. It's small enough to fit and not take up a lot of space. The printer works great - and now I want one too!
This device works, as it is supposed to. I bought this to run my cable to one of the televisions in my room and to a tv tuner connected to my computer. Dvr is really expensive these days, so I bought a tv tuner to dvr the shows that I miss. Unfortunately, I had one tv cable, so if i wanted to watch tv, I'd have to do it on my computer. I can't get comfortable sitting at my computer all the time, so i did some research and found that tv splitters will split the source. At a low price, I thought it wouldn't hurt to try it out. If it didn't work oh well. It does work though. However, this device only works if you have basic cable. By basic cable I mean channels 2-99. If you have a cable box, it will not work.
One of the best audio secrets around. They are built like a German car. Tough. That is WHY they LAST!NOTE: They take about 2 months to break in, just like a good pair of leather boots, but if you are into itfor the long haul, that is just the way it is.They fit ANY size of head as one reviewer, complained. The heavy-duty curly cord, is solid.Take it from me, you will be impressed. And I love the way they fold up, inside each other, likethe Amazon Flash Video Demo shows in the LAB. They will be stiff when you first try and fold them, but don'tworry they won't break! Keeping out the background noise and the tight seal is important.
I had a pair of these phones in the early 80's and lost them in a move. These new ones are just like the ones back then. The bass is not overpowering and sounds very lifelike. No tinny sound when reproducing the highs either. excellent sound reproduction Enough can not be said about the workmanship or the warranty. They do take a little power to warm them up and they are a bit heavy but hey I've slept six hours with them clamped around my ears with no soreness to my body. Not for portable use. Sit down put your feet up and let the jams begin.
I got this camcorder last week and it has a good optical zoom, pretty cool digital effects and the analog to digital converter feature is a plus. I've only owned the camera for a couple days and I am very impressed with what I have seen so far. The low light quality leaves a bit to be desired but overall a very good camera. The manual focus can be a bit of a struggle because of the location of the buttons. For the average user this is a great point and shoot camera DV camcorder. However, I was very dissapointed by the indoor performance. Like all the digital effects, this indoor video is very, very grainy. Since we will be using the camera mostly inside, it is worth spending a little more to get better indoor quality. We had the Sony TRV27 and returned it to buy this camera just because of the price difference. Big Mistake! The Sony took way better indoor video. Outside, they are about the same. But despite that, this camera is to take short videos and import old VHS tapes to DV and download to the computer to edit. A must try!!
I have a D60 with a 70-300mm and a 28-55mm. I also carry with me a point and shoot and all charging gears for both cameras. All of that fits inside this bag and even more. Very good protection, feels very safe. I need to have my back vacant to carry food and camping equipment, so this bag is really working for me.
I was looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse so I could connect a PC up to my television. I wanted the keyboard to be fairly compact, similar to a laptop's in size, and useable from about 10 to 15 feet away.I did not even know that a wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad was available until I saw the Adesso WKB-4000US. Going on the recommendations of reviewers on the website where I purchased it, I was hoping that this would be exactly the solution I was looking for.Well, I can say with absolutely no hesitation that this is an excellent product! There is no software to install; simply plug a little USB transceiver into the PC while it is powered off. Power on the PC, push a little button on the transceiver and the hold the "Fn" key on the keyboard. That's it!The WKB-4000US uses IR for communicating with the transceiver, so you can be a relatively long distance away from the PC, and it does not even need to be in your line of sight.I am writing this review sitting comfortably on my couch about 10 feet from the TV, and there is no indication whatsoever that the keyboard is not wired. The response is as fast as I can type (which is about 85 wpm), and the touchpad works exactly like the one on my laptop. There is even a scroll "strip" on the right of the touchpad that simulates the wheel on a mouse, which is a nice touch.The feel of the keys is strong and not cheap, with just the right amount of pressure. I really like the fact that this keyboard weighs only about 1 pound or so with the 4 AAA batteries installed. There are 2 'Windows" keys, 2 CTRL keys and 2 Alt keys on either side of the space bar.If you are looking for a numeric keypad, you won't find one on this keyboard, but just like a laptop, if you activate Num Lock, a number pad is created over the m, jkl, uio and 789 keys.The left and right mouse buttons are just below the touchpad.All in all, I can find no fault with this keyboard/touchpad combo, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for the compact convenience of well-made, lightweight, wireless keyboard.
I too am on my 2nd one of these. The first one never worked out of the box (was never recognized) and the 2nd worked for a short period of time (2 hours), then it froze. What a piece of junk. Stay far away....DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
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...
I like it. My only complaint is that they didn't include a little extra, because it turned out that I needed about 110 feet ... luckily I had my cable stretcher handy, although I've probably got 16.5-gauge cable now ... okay, so I'm kidding about all of that stuff, but what is there to write about speaker cable? IMHO it's the perfect gage for standard (i.e., not extremely high power and/or long runs) home theater work, and this seems like good quality cable to me ... it's performing perfectly on the 5.1 system in our 14x19 bedroom.
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.
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.
My only complaint(s) with this is that there is no way to charge the iPod and use the transmitter at the same time (this was known at time of purchase) as it tends to drain the battery. The price was right though (got it from my gold box, marked way down).Other than that, it works great and sends out a strong signal.
This is a very good camera when you're on the move and don't have the ability to pack a true SLR. I've taken it skiing in very cold tempertures, on vacation to Cancun and several places in between. It has performed flawlessly. The image stabilization feature really works, producing crisp shots over a wide range of zooms.
I bought this camera along with a Canon printer because of the rebate and I needed both of them. When I got this camera, it was just simply amazing. Fine quality images, easy functions, and small size makes it an ideal camera to take around with you when you're on a road trip. However, one thing I don't like about it is the material. If you're finger is dirty you may smudged the aluminum on it and it's hard to clean it off. I tried water and it doesn't seems to make that much of a difference. It's not really visible to the naked eye but nevertheless, it annoys me. Don't get me wrong, it's still a good camera. I don't regret buying it.
I tried about 5 hdtv antennas . This one was the best one . I live in Orlando near Sea World and all of the locals come in with no problem. I get 90's signals on all of the locals. . I also get Tampa Stations(28 and 32 ) at night. This antenna works better inside for me. I have it setting on top of my entertainment unit. It won't get the local NBC station because they broadcast in VHF. I tried it outside but the signals were worse .
I'm not happy about this purchase. I got a different Case. Its not the same of the image they put in the website and its a gift to my brother who lives abroad and I dont have time to return.Not happy at all.
Installed the drive as a second HD in my Dell 8200 to store images and Music. Install was EZ. Drive works great.
First of all, for optimum sound quality when driving, nothing will beat a cassette adapter plugged into your ipod. I didn't buy this product for the car. I know (from having bought 6 different fm transmitters over the past few years) that the old fashioned cassette adapter is the best thing for your car. Yeah, I know that having the wire is an eyesore in your car. An fm transmitter simply can't give the audio clarity that you are used to. Having said that, I still love the itrip for home. I have thousands of old radio shows and music pieces from the twenties on mp3 on my ipod and I like to listen to them at bedtime and over my radio. The other fm transmitters require batteries that always seem to crap out at 2 in the morning - just when I am getting drowsy. This item runs on the ipod's power - which I plug into a wall socket. It took about 15 minutes to familiarize myself with the instructions and software (attention Griffin: please idiot proof your instructions;I have a masters degree and I still puzzled over the lack of clarity for a few minutes.) but once it was installed and set up, it ran like a dream. It may not be plug and play but it is the best product out there I have used for what my purposes are. Someone really needs to invent a speaker attachment to ipod that gets decent sound (yeah, there is a speaker attachment available but it sounds like a toy). Get this if you want to listen to low fidelity material (older music, audiobooks, podcasts, old radio shows). Get a cassette adapter for your car.
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!
It's a costly add-on that IMHO should be already included with all compatible cameras, but it does what it's designed to.
[overall: perfect]Such an upgrade from my old 4 button iPod. Ive watched seven movies on my iPod already. AMAZING!
i needed a reader with 3 or 4 specific functions. i got that & more with this reader. works great!
I absolutely love it. My cousin had one and I was amazed at how clear and sharp the pictures were on it. After reading terrible reviews about others I was so happy to find one that not only gave me the quality pictures I wanted but was easy to use and did not break the bank. I would highly recommend it. It is truly the new "Grandma's Brag Book" for the modern grandparent.
Just like with most of Panasonic products, the RQL-50 mini cassette recorder is outstanding. Great sound quality, attractive design and simple use are worth the price I paid through Amazon.com. It comes equiped with two DC2.4V NiCad rechargeable batteries and an AC adaptor/charger. I have been using it for about four months for recording interviews with no problems. This is the second RQL-50 that I have owned. It is compact and light weight and highly recommend it. The Amazon.com price is hard to beat.
this is the &quot;god&quot; among monitors! the only way to improve it is to make it bigger. best quality, best picture. i love this monitor
Received item in timely manner. Looks new-as described. Works just like the one it replaced. I had some concerns about buying a used item but it worked out just fine-sure hope this one lasts as many years as the old one did. It is a great product. I don't understand why they quit making these.
Evidently Palm went out of business. I have an apple computer which is now not compatible with the Z22. I'm using the device but I can't take advantage of syncing with my Mac. It's not a complete loss.
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.
Stays on and keeps the dust out. Protects against scratches and debris gettinto the rear portion of the lens. I would buy more of these as I grow my lens collection
The case is all its ment to be, good solid constructions. The cards are sometimes difficult to extract, there is not much leverage area to push the cards out.
i own a full sized chevy silverado and had plenty of dashboard space. i didn't want the unit on top of the dash or suction cupped to the window. so i mounted it in my dashboard and it looks great it's out of direct sunlight, the thieves cant see it so the only problem was reception. it was solved by adding the external antenna, my gps gets more satellites than my tv does and in any weather or location.
I love this printer! The Canon i850 has 4 color tanks, this i950 has 6 seperate color tanks. The two extra tanks are specifically for photo rendering. A nice thing about the printer driver is it shows you graphically the levels in the ink tanks so you can prepare to replace whichever tank is low prior to it running out of ink during a print job. This results in a cost savings by allowing you to replace individual color tanks instead of throwing out an entire print cartridge, where some of the other colors may not be empty. Check out stevesdigicams.com for a comprehensive review of this printer. I have only printed 4x6 photos so far, using the Canon G3 as my capture device, and the prints are not distinguishable from professional photo lab prints to the naked eye. The colors are rich and vibrant, and it prints amazingly fast. I think it took only like 10 or 15 seconds to print each 4x6 photo. I bought this to be a photo printer, as I do my volume printing on a b/w laser, but I am extremely pleased with this printer's ability to produce outstanding photo images. I will never need to use professional photo finishing again.
The sound is very good and they are comfortable, BUT mine broke in 45 days. I wore them daily with my iPod and they can't take the pressure of daily use. I didn't run with them, so they just faced the regular shock of walking around. They now fade in and out when I plug them in.
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.
This items is exactly what you expect and is the actual product shown in the photo.I disagree with some of the reviews that say this product does not include the pictured ferrite core. I ordered the product shipped by Amazon, not through Amazon Marketplace, and it came in a Startech labeled bag with a ferrite core attached.If I had to guess, the reviews that said that this product lacks the ferrite core may have come from reviewers/purchasers who may have purchased the "item" through Amazon Marketplace. Even though the product listing is for a specific manufacturer's product, some unscrupulous Amazon Marketplace sellers will link their cheaper generic products to a listing such as this, e.g. bait-and-switch. Buyers are lured by the cheaper price but end up with a lower quality product that isn't the actual product listed. Unfortunately, Amazon does not aggressively police this practice and compensate buyers for the hassle of dealing with such sellers who use Amazon Marketplace in this fashion. Amazon places the burden and hassle of this on the buyer. Amazon's management may look at Amazon Marketplace as an additional revenue source and probably wonders why they didn't think of it earlier, but eventually, when they're nailed by a group of state Attorneys General with being complicit in false advertising claims by unscrupulous Marketplace sellers, maybe they will think twice about how they manage Amazon Marketplace. While I have had some flawless transactions with some Marketplace sellers for items that Amazon itself does not carry, I've had more than my share issues with other Marketplace sellers. Amazon should rename Amazon Marketplace Amazon "Buyer Beware - Your On Your Own If You're Screwed"-Place.
It's really hard to find any cassette player-recorder these days. I've tried several for language tapes. Sony is definitely the clearest sounding portable there is. It's super easy to use; can use the buttons with gloves on. And I like the availability of an AC adapter - a few less batteries into the environment. Suggestions for improvement would be: a larger counter and firmer buttons controlling "REC TIME" and "speed control". I usually have to re-adjust these for listening when I pull the recorder out of my bag.
Works well, I am saving $100 a month instead of cable TV.More than 25 stations in DC.
My boys are rough with their nintendo ds chargers so I thought I would try these out instead of spending %15 on new name brand ones all the time. I ordered 2 at a great price and received them quickly as promised. The only problem was that neither one of them worked.
AAAC, unless you are masochistic person or curious what the worst P&S camera could look like. Read professional reviews, not just Amazon's pro and amateur salespeople ad, and, most important, read negative responds. Till Feb 2007 Pana had no clue how to make good cameras (see discussion).
I am currently reading this book because I need to learn the C programming language. I have some programming experience so most of the book is a review for me. I find it to be interesting, concise enough but not too much, very enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended to all in need of a C tutorial!Udi, Israel
worked great hard item to fine happy to get it shipped very fast . . .. . . . .
I had a terrible time with this machine, it was too complicated and it was too confusing to set up. Plus, I called customer service three seperate times and they were less than helpful, they didn't know what the problem was and they couldn't troubleshoot it. I eventually got so frustrated that I returned it. I haven't been impressed lately with what AT&T has been producing, because our phone isn't that great either and it's from them as well. This machine, with all of its features, seems like it would work well, but I found it to be daunting and a waste of my precious work time figuring it out, only for it to not work in the end. Don't buy this unless you have an excess amount of money and a surplus of time on your hands to waste!
The case is well made, and is working great so far. I have a 2TB western digital that's hooked up to a DirecTV HD DVR. Both are working great for the first month.The only problem with this enclosure is the difficulty in getting the screws back in to the drive mounting plate after attaching the hard drive to it. These screws are small, and are down in a small slot not much wider than the screw itself. A small magnetized screw driver was necessary, and even then, it took a while to actually get them in correctly. Now that I think of it, it may have been easier to hold the until upside down and insert the screws upwards, but with my luck, I would have dropped the while think while making this attempt.You don't HAVE to attach the hard drive to the unit (the video that's part of the most popular review for this product does not show this part of the process, but you can see the 4 screw holes that are there for that purpose, and the unit comes with the screws) but if you don't, it seems to me that the drive could wander (in my case, it's not too far from a subwoofer) and lose it's connection to the unit.
This Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera is a GREAT add on for 2 reasons:1) The added battery life - I took 538 pictures at a party and my battery still shows full. I do not want to be in the middle of a shot and have to think about changing batteries!2) I like the better heft and feel it gives what is a small camera, I am used to older Canon film cameras with a motor-drive so this gives me the feel I am used to. And for those worried about weight, I doubt you will even notice.Also your camera and battery grip will fit very nicely in a Lowepro Toploader 65, 70 or 75 which you can find at Amazon.
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 bought this item to use with an OLPC laptop which has no ethnet portand runs a version of Linux as its operating system. It works perfectlyon this system "out of the box."
if you plan to see your kids or your pet or your office on the Web , then DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA !if you want to see your kids or your pet next room , it is ok .*Wireless is ok.*Video Quality is acceptable.*SoloLink is a mess (linksys ddns service).*Setting up for http Access is a mess (well, it doesn't work with my linksys router)if someone has already put this camera on the web , please contact me, xes_traderx@xamnetsal.com (take out the 3 x's), I will appreciate it.
Unknown brand was received, not C2G. There are no actual markings on the cable itself to indicate contents, however the cable is noticeably thinner than the real C2G cables purchased directly from Amazon on the same day.It isn't worth the effort to send back, nor use this mystery cable. And other than to say "avoid choosing Amamax for your C2G purchases", its not worth writing another word for this review.
new approach with all controls on the remote, none on the radio. I find it quite convenient. Quality is very good and I particularly like getting away from black units
I purchased this item at full price and upon receipt am extremely disappointed...the package is very, very old and the film is not likely to be fresh...I cant know that unless I open the package which I will not do...but the expiration date on the package is June 2008!
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 purchased this product refurbished from Beach Camera, and within 90 days, it stopped working on any computer or amplifier that I used it with. No sound came in besides a click when I turned the switch on or off, and brief electronic noise when I plugged it in or took it out of the computer.I would suggest that if you are thinking about buying this product, pay at least $25 for a high quality new one.
I was a bit hesitant to buy the Boxwave products. I bought the stylus without the pen first and loved it but wished it was a pen too. So I bought the one with the included pen. I love it. It functions exactly the way it is advertised and exactly the way that I need it. I use it to take notes using one of the handwriting apps.There is room for improvement. I wish the cap could be placed over the capacitive tip when using it as a pen. I wish the clip was stronger. My clip broke off (due to my 2 year daughter's curiosity rather than poor design). But I still wish the clip was stronger.The stylus is great. I still think the price is too high.Regardless - I have recommended it to my co-workers to include my manager. I have even bought some to give as small gifts.
Very cool. I was really excited about the great zoom lens. Although, a bit upset to find that I overlooked the lack of a viewfinder. It is very difficult to take pictures outside in the sun with only the LCD screen. The camera is light weight. I thought the color was a bit off, it is more yellowish than lime green. I am pleased with the quality of pictures I am getting. Would have been cool if it came with a camera case.
I bought a pair of these. while the sound is good the wires started to give out after a few months.
I bought this iPod almost 4 years ago in June of 06 after I graduated high school. I have had this thing for a long while and in that time I have pretty much done everything to it. I've dropped it probably a hundred times, gotten it wet, and inadvertently thrown it across the room. Needless to say, it's still working great! I think 30gbs for me is just about the perfect capacity because I have had it this long and still haven't filled it up. The only down side is the battery, which lasts for a good 4-6 hrs (depending on how much I am scrolling around with the backlight on) when playing just music. For videos it lasts only about an hour and a half at best, which is my only problem with it. I like to use the ipod on long trips (which usually last for maybe 8-10 hours) and it's usually pretty good if I have it charged ahead of time unless I want to watch a video. Anyway, I love this iPod! Of course if you are looking to buy a new iPod I would go with the new iPod classic or the touch or nano depending on your needs. I'm currently thinking about possibly buying a new iPod, but am not sure about which to get. I would love to get the touch simply because it has internet capabilities, but I love that the new nano has an fm radio. I may just wait to see if the touch gets radio in the upcoming year or two because I know my current iPod will last for a long time.
I was searching for some ear buds to replace the standard iPod issue. I got a pair of Shure e2c's for Xmas and have never been able to get them to fit my ears no matter what fitting I used. After much experimentation I was able to get some of the foam fittings to work but the sound was still lacking. No bass at all. After doing some reading I decided to take a chance on the V-MODA Vibes. At first I was a little concerned they might be to bassie. Well, that is not the case. The bass is definitley there but it's not overwhelming by any means. So far I like the V-MODAs a lot. I was able to wear them right out of the box - I haven't even tried any of the other fittings. Plus they're not as clunky as the Shures. The smaller size enables me to fit almost the entire bud in my ear. I am quite pleased with my purchase. Anyone interested in a slightly used pair of e2c's?
As previous reviewer stated, this fan is NOT double ball bearing which Antec give the code TriCool 92mm DBB.The air flow is modest even at high speed.That's how you get the silent cooling.It works just like advertised.I want to add one more point is that it comes with a fair long power cord.This makes it perfect for using as the front fan.
AMD processor are just the best, the price is good and you get a high quality product.
This item is exactly what I needed to install my old HDD in a spare 5.25" bay, and it fucntions just as it's supposed to. I did have trouble figuring out how exactly to install it though... It's not that it's complicated, it's really quite simple. But I was confused for a couple minutes none the less, so I figure it's worth mentioning.
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 am fickle with sound quality, and this little system cannot be beat or the price. Sure there are better systems for bigger dollars, but at $[...] shipped to the door in two days you cannot go wrong. Solid bottom end, reasonable mids, and decent highs. It is amazing this kind of audio can be had at this price point.
I originally got one of these with my vortex binocs a few years ago and I like them a lot. So I got a second one when I got a new DSLR camera. I have never owned another brand so I really have nothing to compare it to, but they work well for the most part.The only thing that I find slightly annoying is that there's a bit too much stretch in the elastic. Your binocs/camera bounce a lot when walking which is a bit annoying, but other than that I have no issues.
This marvelous piece of wire not only clarifies the most compressed mp3's while unlogging your intertubes! No more silly elliptic curves, Taniyama-Shimura conjectures or Galois representations. Yes, it's true - it proves Fermat's Last for ALL prime numbers greater than 2, some irrational numbers and pi. Just set it and forget it!
Back in the old days of OS 9 for Mac, I used this printer to make posters and get somewhat accurate color proofs for 4 color commercial printing. I could get some really nice photo printouts with the gloss paper but in time the ink fades so you're better off sending your digital photos to a lab to be printed.I've had many problems with the automatic paper feed. I just gave up and manually put in one page at a time every time I wanted to print. When I upgraded to OSX the printer no longer worked because Epson does not have reliable updates for this printer! They suggested an update for OSX but it only worked for a short time. I finally gave up and bought an HP.
Forget those expensive, bulky cameras, first time digital camera users to experts, this is the best camera ever created!There are many advantages to this digital camera compared to a non-digital camera. Number one, my favorite feature, after every picture, you don't have to turn the little crank to be able to take the next picture, within less that a second, you are ready to take the next picture. Number two. No accidental shots when the camera is in your pocket. you simply turn a switch on the top, which can turn off the camera instantly. It can also switch to play so you can see your already taken pictures you can also take pictures by looking through the screen. In all I will reccomend this camera to ANYONE yho is still using old cameras, It has definatly changed the way I take pictures
I really enjoy my Vision M player. I have a Zen Micro also and I thought that player was great. Well, the Vision M is even better. I use it all the time. I travel quit a bit, and I take it with me on my trips. I've showed it to my friends and they liked it so much, they went on-line to purchase their own. The only thing that I found that was not helpful, was the small instuction booklet that comes with the player. Since I travel extensively, It would be helpful to have the instructions so I can read up on it. It does not enclude instructions on downloading from the TV and what products are required? Also, how can you retitle music in the player. The movie converter is another feature that I have trouble with. Need information on how to, and the break down.
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 actually purchased this antenna while I was living in an apartment in October 2008. I was living in the center of Attleboro, about 30 miles southwest of Boston and 15 miles northeast of Providence. I was using it as an indoor antenna at the time mounted on a tripod behind my couch in the living room, which was next to a window. I recieved most of the digital channels in the area but not all. When I moved into a house, I installed this antenna on the side of the garage, about 15 feet above grade and five feet above the roof line. Now I'm living 35 miles southwest of Boston and 10 miles northeast of Providence. When I installed it, I had it faced towards Providence and I wasn't receiving any Boston digital channels. I found out that the antenna was actually backwards and I rotated it to face Boston. The antenna is now facing northeast. I recieve all of the Boston and Providence digital channels, including a Lawrence channel, which is about 60 miles north from my house.Overall I am recieving a total of 30 channels. I am using at least 60 feet, if not more, of RG6 Quad coax cable, a grounding block, a two-way spitter in the basemant, and the coax splits again at the jack in the wall. Based on my research, a two way spliter looses about 3db and a one-to-one splitter looses about 0.5 db. So the coax splits three times and overall I'm loosing about 4 db with the splitters. I am planning on connecting an amplifier to this antenna and raising the height of the it to find out if I would be able to recieve additional stations such as Worcester, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. If I do, I'll update this post.I think this is an excellent antenna. I highly recommend it.UPDATE (09/01/12): I purchased the Winegard ANWI8700 Winegard AP Signal Amplifier from Amazon.com and connected the amplifier to this antenna. I now obtain all of the Providence and Boston stations with all strong signals. I also obtain Worcester stations but with weak signals. I have two TVs connected to the antenna, so I had to the amplifier power unit connected right before the two-way splitter. I then increased the height of the antenna by five feet (It is now about 20 feet above the ground), I was able to get WGME, channel 13, of Portland, ME. The transmitter for this station is located approximately 150 miles North-NE of my house, but I don't get this channel all the time. I also get the low powered stations in Boston and Providence. I also manually rotated the antenna in different directions. I was able to get Channel 3 (Hartford, CT CBS affiliate, 75 miles West, 1,000 kW of power), Channel 8 (New Haven, CT ABC affiliate, 85 miles West-SW, 20.5 kW of Power), Channel 53 (Norwich, CT PBS affiliate, 4.2 kW of power), and Channel 67 (Long Island, 105 miles SW, 150 kW of power).I'm planning on purchasing a rotor for this antenna and would like to increase the height more by a few more feet. If I do increase the height more, I would need to give the antenna mast more support by securing with wire in three directions. When I do install the rotor and increase the height, I'll update this review again.In my opinion, I think this antenna is multi-directional but only up to 30 or 40 miles. The higher the antenna is off the ground, the more multi-directional it is. The antenna is currently facing north, and I am able to get channel 69, ION affiliate in RI, which is about 35 miles southeast of where I live. I am currently able to pick up 45 stations without rotating the antenna, but by rotating the antenna, I can pick up a total of 60 stations, which includes four CBS affiliates and three ABC affiliates.
This is:* super sharp* crazy wide aperture* one of Nikon's best lenses, quality-wiseThis is not:* zoom lens* macro lensAlmost identical to this is the Nikon 50mm f1.8. You get one extra stop with this lens, and it's triple the cost. I'm really happy with the paper-thin depth of field you get with this lens. Be warned, you'll be taking and deleting many photos if you keep the aperture at f1.4 because so much of the shot is out of focus. Don't get this is you want a macro lens--you have to be a couple feet away for it to focus.
We ordered these so we could watch our movies after the kids went to bed. The sound is very good and I couldn't believe they were less than $30. We have a surround sound system but weren't disappointed when we had to use the headphones.
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.
It is excellent, get a scratch on a dvd/cd and it can spoil the entire disk..Odd, you asked today for tonight I had a dvd skip, jump and jerk and when I looked at the disk I could see all the scratches and marks on it, popped it in the machine, put 3 drops of their magic fluid on the dvd repair wheel and let the repair unit run it's course..I am playing the repaired dvd now and it is running without a glitch..I think the Alteratec dvd repair unit is fantastic, sincerely, --Phyllis
We have been buying Epson products for years and this scannerhas excellent quality. We are going through 30 years of fadingand faded photos to archive onto a CD. This scanner, togetherwith a simple photo editing program, has brought these picturesback to life, and will be a great keepsake for our children.For the unsatisfied people out there - &quot;dust flecks &amp; spots&quot; arecommon with any scanner and can easily be removed with photoprograms. AND some scanners sometimes are not compatible withcertain computer manufacturers.
I have been using a Sony 20" CRT for a few years. This is an excellent replacement in many ways:Display Quality: Since the LCD is pefectly flat, the 18" display area is not much of a compromise from my CRT's 19" viewable area. At 1280 x 1024 (which is recommended by NEC as optimal), you can pack a lot of stuff on the screen, yet text stays sharp and images are vivid. Also this LCD is very bright. Compare to my CRT, the NEC LCD causes less eye strain after long viewing hours.Physical Aspects: This is a well-built monitor but the greatest thing about LCD, which I am sure all Flat panel users know already, is the tremendous saving on your desktop space, especially when you switch from a 20" monster.Price: There is more LCD for the money with this 18" monitor in my opinion.I've read about the "noise" issue from other reviews but I have not experienced any at all. It is cool that this monitor has 2 analog VGA inputs, but I'd rather see a digital input instead.This is truly an excellent product and I really enjoy it.
As a long-time fan of the "pressure cooker," I ordered this particular model with mildly positive anticipation. But it has exceeded all my expectations -- and then some! I use the cooker regularly and each time am delighted afresh by the ease with which the lid is seated and locked, and then unlocked and removed. In a kitchen where both my husband and I have arthritis in our hands, this feature is especially important to us.
good joystick for the price. I would have like a anolog hat though, other than that I have had no problems with it.
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 am a Cable to Go fan. This cable is another quality product at a great price. I would recommend this to anyone.
a good product reasonably priced, excellent sound quality and good bass.mid and low very good but at high and stong bass from source, it is bituncomfotable. earbuds comfortable and does not come out ears, wire is thinbut does not tangles, overall quality product very reasoablly priced. recommend to buy
I went through five different 'top of the line' power supplies on my computer before I found this one, the only one that worked fully and properly!No need to look any further.
I was able to get this on my network with no problems. It is going through my Qwest Actiontec DSL modem so I can work on my laptop and wirelessly print. The duplex feature is great, though I have noted a little page rippling as has been mentioned by others. One thing that I also appreciate is that after you print it just kind of turns off, or appears to. My other printer periodically goes through its warm up process, this Brother unit just stays quiet. Nice.
OEM ink cartridges are more reliable than compatibles. Chose twin pack because of cost savings. Wish Amazon also would offer a twin pack for the companion color cartridge (CL-41).
Installed on a Viper 3002 on a 81 Jeep CJ7. I also added a second Stinger Shock Sensor. You have to play around with the positioning of this item but it does a great job though 1" of wood, through seats and other solid materials. It's a must have item. I have set where a person can only get 3 inches from my vehilce (this is with a Noah Car Cover on) and it'll cherp. Then if someone sticks thir hand through the window, it'll make the siren go off. This will make me sleep better tonight. I'll update if there's a problem with it.
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.
I purchased the Audio-Technica AT-PL120 direct drive turntable after reviewing multiple reviews via the internet. I am extremely impressed and excited with the machine. It meets all my needs as a novice music fan. I plan mostly to convert my old vinal records to CD's and it fits in with these plans perfectly. It appears to be very well built and sturdy and should offer many hours of use if it lives up to its name. My only concern is the short RCA wires attached but with my setup I can live with that. I rank it 4.5 stars.
If you want the Best Handheld Computer/PDA thats is for profesional,defendable,and rugged???then look no forther,this is for you.No problems,not like the other handheld units,even the new model ones,have problems.It worth every penny...The TRGpro looks just like a Palm IIIxe, apart from the TRGpro logo in the top left-hand corner. The TRGpro comes with a flip cover and cradle, again the same as the Palm IIIxe series apart from the TRG logo on the cradle.Upon closer inspection you can see that the rear of the case has been expanded and has a slight bulge to allow for the CompactFlash card slot. This has made the case 1.7 mm (0.068 inches) thicker than the Palm IIIxe. The bulge is about 60 mm by 64 mm (2.35" by 2.5") in size,it makes no difference in handling or use. The TRGpro has fitted in my old cases and accesories for Palm IIIxe.If anything it is more comfortable to hold.Weight-wise, it is a little heavier than the standard Palm IIIxe, though not by much.There are some nice touches, like the fabric pull strip to make removing the batteries easy. The Palm Computing Platform logo on the battery door confirms that it does run PalmOS.You also notice--on the back of the TRGpro just above the battery door--nine holes in the rear of the case for the speaker. Yes, the TRGpro has a real speaker capable of real audio.You don't even need to have the volume turned all the way up to hear the alarm in the next room.CompactFlashThe main feature that I was interested in when I bought the TRGpro was the CompactFlash expansion slot. Real memory at last.When you look in the end of the TRGpro with the CompactFlash door open you can see the IR transmitter and receiver.The CompactFlash card just slots in and you now have as much memory as you can afford--up to 1 GB if you want, with an IBM Microdrive.I bought a 256 MB CompactFlash card,I have not filled it yet. There are no tricks to inserting the CompactFlash card as it will only go in one way. Just push it in and away you go.It was not until a week or two after I bought the TRGpro that it dawned on me that I had more storage and computing power in my hand than I my previous PDA's.The DisplayThe LCD is the same enhanced contrast 160x160 FSTN, 16 grayscale, backlit LCD that is used in the Palm IIIx,Palm IIIxe and Palm V. The display is very easy to read in any lighting conditions whether it is bright sun or complete darkness.SoftwareThe TRGpro comes with the standard Palm Desktop software version 3.0.1.As far as the TRGpro itself goes, it came with PalmOS version 3.5.1 loaded. There are the same applications that we have come to expect from Palm OS: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, Calculator, Security ...You can upgrade it to V.3.5.3 Palm OS version.Just go to the HandEra websites to see more upgrades and add ons such as AutoCF.There are some extras, though. Of course, these are mainly OS extensions for handling the CompactFlash cards. There are two TRGpro specific applications: CFpro and CFBackup.CFproCFpro is the main utility for manipulating files to and from the CompactFlash card memory. This program is much like Windows Explorer is to Microsoft Windows.In the CompactFlash card you can create directories in a similar fashion to MS Windows. The file system used is compatible with MS Windows and these directories can be read directly if used in a PC or laptop computer with the appropriate adapters for the CompactFlash card.The main uses of CFpro are shown in the Tools Menu.You can:Copy files to the CompactFlash card with or without changing the name,Move files to the CompactFlash card,Delete files from RAM, andFormat the CompactFlash cardAn important feature to note is that the files are copied or moved to whatever directory is the current directory on the CompactFlash card.When you have switched to view the CompactFlash card memory the Tools Menu changes to allow:Copy files to RAM,Move files to RAM,Delete files from CompactFlash card memory,Rename files or directories,Make a directory,Format the CompactFlash card, andPlay a .wav file.This is a basic utility for managing your files. It should be noted that the AutoCF and TRGpro Backup directories are special directories.CFBackupCFBackup does basically what its name would suggest: this is the backup program for the TRGpro. It is fairly basic in operation, taking less than 25 seconds to backup around 4.5 MB of the TRGpro RAM to a file about 3.5 MB in size. From this file you can restore your entire TRGpro or just a selected file.This is great when traveling. If you can't HotSync each night, you can easily backup to the CompactFlash card. If anything should go wrong, you can restore back to a known state. I find it is excellent when you are working with beta software--you can always set things back to the way they were.The special directory TRGpro Backup is used by CFBackup to store the backup files.Other SoftwareFlashProThe TRGpro comes with FlashPro on the CD. FlashPro allows data to be put into the built-in FLASH RAM.Though with the CompactFlash card this is not really necessary. The only thing I have used it for is to store the AutoCF application components in FLASH so they are available after a master reset.AutoCFAutoCF is the application that has really made the TRGpro useful. The AutoCF application allows direct access to applications and files stored on the CompactFlash card. Applications and files that are stored in the special AutoCF directory on the CompactFlash card can be accessed just as though they are located in RAM. The files are moved to and from the AutoCF directory using the CFpro application.The AutoCF application is loaded as an OS extension and as such does not have an application icon.AutoCF options are accessed through the PalmOS Preferences application and through the Application options menu. Through the Preferences application you can enable and disable AutoCF as well as change the directory.Through the Application options menu you can select whether the AutoCF directory should be created and whether you want items resident in the CompactFlash card to be identified with a dot.There are some minor limitations with using AutoCF: files cannot be edited while on the CompactFlash card and if the file is an application it must reside in the AutoCF category.This mass storage has been great for things like dictionaries and thesauruses, which normally take up a lot of RAM. Large databases are not a problem either, though as I look through what I now have on the TRGpro I find I am starting to carry around some things that I don't need.SoundThe sound output of the internal amplifier and speaker is great. The original Palm should have had this standard.The volume is adjusted by tapping on the speaker symbol at the top of the Applications display. A pop-up slider control appears to enable the volume to be changed or muted.With such a loud alarm it does not go unnoticed.As an added bonus you can even use DTMF tones to dial phone numbers with one of the programs available from the Internet, like FoneHome--this software is not supplied with the TRGpro. Having a proper audio amplifier means that all tones can be generated correctly.In UseI dont have any problems at all with the TRGpro.My applications were installed with no problems.I am now able to take as many DOC files and Quicksheet spreadsheets with me as I want. My collection of databases can be taken anywhere. There is now no difference between what is on my computer and what is on the TRGpro as far as data is concerned. No compromises. The TRGpro is better than a laptop computer as the batteries last longer and it can be used anywhere. The GoType! keyboard allows rapid text entry when you have a lot to type.I have not really noticed any difference in the battery life of the TRGpro compared to the Palm IIIxe. I guess they may not last quite as long, though I find that I am using the TRGpro more than I ever used the Palm.I can also now keep a larger selection of AvantGo channels on the TRGpro since I have room to burn.Ratings DefenseExcellent presentation, quality of production, and flawless implementation. The best PalmOS platform for anyone to whom memory is important.The ability to carry an almost unlimited number of data files and you don't have to worry about how much memory is left ever again.Marketed as the "Premier Palm OS Device for Mobile Professionals," the TRGpro certainly has plenty to be pleased about, allowing access to large amounts of information anytime, anywhere."Two Thumbs Up and Definitely 5 Star!!!"
I used a Nikon D50 for a couple of years and I did a lot of shooting with a friend who had the D200 so I have had my eye on this camera for a long time. Now that I have it, all I can say is Wow. There are so many features on this camera that it is going to take me a long time to learn them all. I probably won't use many of them though. The 10.2 megapixels offers excellent resolution. Beware that the size of the image files is huge. I bought a 4 gig CompactFlash drive. It also seems to burn through its battery faster than my D50 did. I recommend picking up a spare battery for about $[...]. If you are serious about getting great images then this camera is a great choice. It has a function to lock the mirror in the up position before the shutter opens to minimize camera shake during exposure. One of my favorite features is the back light on the control panel. My D50 didn't have that and I had a hard time viewing its control panel in darker rooms.
I love the space! I can get 60 minutes of full motion video (640x480) on this one 8gb card. I video tape volleyball matches and this makes it possible for me to not have to keep switching cards out of my camera. The only issue I have with it is that it will not read in any of my PC's, PhotoBank or even in my Dell Axim. The card is simply not recognized at all since it is an SDHC card. I can only download the video into my PC through my camera (Canon Powershot S5 IS). I also purchased a 4gb Transcend SD card and that card does read in my PC's, PhotoBank and Dell Axim. Apparently there are special jump drives out there that can read the SDHC cards but I haven't researched it yet. However, I still love the the ability to shoot an hour of video without having to change out the card!
I bought this printer about a month ago,just because I thought it was so cute...however, once I got it I realised that it was a lot more than that. It is perfect for those moments where you would normally be using a pen and scraps of paper. I use it for work out on the field all the time- I get ideas on the ride, then print them out when I get there. It's really a must-have if you're constantly out of the office and don't want to be banking on the fact that there's a printer where you're going.
It brought the first week i had it would not recommend it. made cheap bad reception. spend extra on better one
What I had hoped is that it might work... that is how good the price was...I keep it in my car to keep available in case of a charging emergency.I tried it and was a little worried when I only saw two power contacts to the battery BUT IT ACTUALLY CHARGED MY BATTERY (SLOW CHARGE). No problems, I would recommend it for Panasonic Lumix cameras.Mine is a LX3 prosumer (newer battery than TZ series).
I bought this remote to replace an older one made by the same company and sold under the Radio Shack brand. I liked the old remote and was happy to discover that this unit works very similar.Pros:Large Code Library, I found codes for all of the devices I needed to control, new and old. Easy to program, works like my old remote, so no learning curve. Learning capability. I am glad it has this, but I didn't need it because all the function of my old remotes are already covered. Macros for automating multiple button presses. Code numbers are the same as on older One For All remotes. JP 1.2 interface for serious remote customization.Cons:No Backllight. I miss having a backlight, but I can live without it. Not all codes listed in the manual. One or two devices I had to look up in the manual for my old remote because they were not in the manual for this unit, even though the remote supports them. Manual missing important information about how to use some codes. I had to read online to figure out how to program the Home Automation codes to a device. I don't care for the layout, especially the "vcr" keys like play pause ff/rew. All the other remotes I have these are on the bottom, but this unit has them on top. I think I prefer the other placement. No indication of selected mode. Not a big deal, but it is nice for the remote to show you what mode is selected so you don't have to select the mode every time you want to do something.
I've had several sets of these over the past couple of years and I've found that they become virtually unusable after just a few uses. I have taken to carrying 3 extra sets of 4 of these in my digicam case and in several cases I've only gotten 10-20 photos out of the whole batch of 16 batteries, esp. if they've been in the case for a week or so. I thought I must be doing something wrong, or my charger was bad or something, but when I bought some other brands (Rayovac, Tenergy, and Powerex) I found they actually lasted about four times as long as either these Energizers or the equivalent Duracells that I had. I'll not be buying any more of these, or the Duracells either. They were cheap Walmart/Target sets but they're a waste of money.
With my old portable radio, I heard a background hissing noise through my Grado SR80 headphones, so I thought I would try something else. The Sangean DT-210V has no such problem. Once it locks onto a station, the sound comes out clearly. For a radio, I suppose one cannot ask for much more. Even the speaker is of excellent quality. It does not have the cheap sound of some little speakers and it's just as loud as it needs to be.The drawbacks to this product are that it takes AAA batteries and comes with cheap headphones, but those are minor problems--I was looking for a good radio and got a good radio.
This gadget revolutionized my recent driving trip in France!I would never drive in Europe (or anywhere unknown, for that matter) without a GPS.I put nearly 3000 miles on my rental car in three weeks and "The Girl" got me everywhere I needed to go. It even locates French "Lieu Dits" which are groups of country houses with no address. I was also able to enter coordinates of a friend's country house (again, no address) from Google Earth and I drove right to the front door!It's not completely effortless and I would recommend having a paper map on hand in order to get a bird's eye view of your trip, but once you get the hang of it, the routes and guidance are practically flawless. And even if you make a bad turn or get confused, it still results in much less time behind the wheel that if you were using old fashioned navigation using a paper map.I read many of the reviews here and never had a problem with satellite acquisition or bad directions. While some of the routes seemed counterintuitive, if you just let The Girl do her thing, you'll arrive at the programmed destination.Added plusses: the speedometer which was more accurate than the car's; the traffic cam alerter; super accurate arrival time which is key in Europe where distance and time only vaguely related; the British voice option in English.Disclaimer: I never used the GPS while walking.
I just received my V-Moda ear plugs. I purchased them based on the rave reviews but I guess you get what you pay for. I tried them immediately and first noticed how comfortable they were. Then I plugged them into my iPod Classic. First, I had to crank up the volume all the way. Then, I couldn't believe how cheap and tinny the sound was. I listened to Wasis Diop's 'Everything is Never Quite Enough' a good tune for rich textures, overlays and, of course, bass. I couldn't believe my ears. Plugged my old earplugs back in, the ones that came with the iPod, and had to lower the volume. Sure enough, it wasn't my imagination. The difference is unbelievable. A transistor radio compared to a symphony hall. Save $20. Find something else.
Within 3 days of receiving these 2 keyboardsone had the Return Key fall off...They FEEL CHEAPI really want both of them out of here...and in the TrashDOES THAT TELL YOU HOW CRAPPY THEY ARE...
I bought these headphones just before a long flight to Germany. When I received them, I was concerned over their design and possible discomfort of the plastic headband.I was pleasantly surprised at their comfort on that 10 hour flight. While not truly silent, the ambient noise was reduced to a quite tolerable level.These worked well with the on-board sound system of a Boeing 777, and my portable CD player and laptop. Battery life has far outlasted the 10 hours listed in the manual.For the price, they can't be beat. The little carry bag was very convenient for holding the headset and adapters.
I purchased this player back in May. I loved it when I first received it . But it did not last long and after only 2 monthes started reading no disc. I callled the company Coby and they gave me an address to send the product back to. I had proof of delivery and receipts and they refused to refund my money. I finally went through Amazon and they were wonderful . Jaime in customer service was extremely helpful. Coby never relented but Amazon replaced my player and gave me a gift certificate. Do not trust Coby products. I had even explained to them I have a chronic illness and I am in the hospital alot which is why time had gone by without me inquiring sooner. They did not care or show any compassion.I had spoken to "Mario" and this issue was supposed to be straightened out after the new year but they never contacted me back. Think twice before buying a product from this company ! Gloria
I will start off by saying that I'm not an impartial reviewer. I helped design this product and I run a FAQ/Knowledgebase and user support group for it which you can find by searching for "HP Media Vault FAQ" on Google or any search engine. There is also a user group for it on Yahoo with more than 800 members which is growing daily. You can find discussions on common issues, software/firmware updates, and tips on how best to use it. You can also find information on and adding customizations, if you like to do that sort of thing. Just about anything you want to know about it can be found in the FAQ or on the User Group. And if you can't find it there, you can just post a question to the group and get an answer quickly, often by someone who had a hand in its design.
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.
I bought these to replace an old pair of Sony wireless headphones that I were never really happy with and finally died on me. I have them hooked up to my bedroom TV and use them at night so I don't keep my girlfriend up. The sound is pretty good, decent bass response, the highs are ok but more importantly the noise level is low. Occasionally I might hear a little static but if I just shift my head one way or the other it goes away. Battery life seems ok. I don't use them every night, maybe once or twice a week for an hour or so and after several months only replaced the batteries once.As I said, I use them in my bedroom only so I cant comment on the range but I don't think they would be good for more than a room away. If your looking for a good sounding decent pair of wireless headphones for watching TV I think these are a pretty good value
I needed a simple-to-operate camera for my business that allows a different disc to be used for each customer...works wonderfully!
A regular long ethernet cord that shows no signs of wear. However, it does not catch in ethernet slots (it sometimes slips out).
I bought this unit because of the great features and a good price. It would be phenomenal if the screen didn't freeze and skip every few seconds. It's extremely frustrating. Mine is going back after only three days. Hopefully the manufacturer can get it together to fix this flaw. Otherwise it would be absolutely perfect. The picture is great, the sound, the fact that you can view pics or listen to music as well is a big bonus. I should have read reviews first.
This router's clock hardware loses about an hour a day, so if you need to use the scheduling function (like limiting your kid's internet access at night) you'll constantly have to manually update the time setting. Netgear tech support lied to me and said I'm the only one to experience this, but there are entire online forums dedicated to the problem:http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/remark,9352534~mode=flat?hilite=MR814v2Another bug: Blocking sites by keyword doesn't work correctly. I tried blocking hotmail by schedule, and it just blocked it continually...never unblocked it until I did it manually.I even exchanged mine for a new replacement, and the replacement did the same thing.All the rest of the functions seemed to work okay.
This charger works great and it will charge more than 1 type of battery if need be.I used it several times and it appears to be working fine.Great price and service from Amazon
You get 3 black inks for under $5. What's not to like?? So far so good and no problems. Will update if need be...
Can't beat the price. great headphones bass is a little weak but sound nice........ and loud!
Received timely and works as advertised and if you continue to make me write 20 or more words I will no longer submit reviews.
I bought this a year back. And I would have rated this as 5, 2 months back. I really liked all the features and most important convenience to be used as a USB drive. Good sound quality.But for some days I started facing a problem. I am no able to play MP3 songs recorded at 128 kbps. Songs in wma format and MP3 at 96 kbps are still playing well.I am upadting this review as I got it play MP3 songs as well after I changed the firmware.
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.
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.
I will echo all these great reviews about this flash. I wasn't sure it was worth the money to buy an external flash for my Canon T2i, but after testing it with this flash and with the built-in flash, I can say it makes ALL the difference in the world! Why skimp on a lower end flash when you can buy a Canon and have it work so well together with your Canon camera! Don't hesitate to buy this flash, just do it! You won't be sorry.
Despite of some of the reviewers this case works fine. I have no problems with this case, it keeps my phone safe and it is tight fitting. I would recommend it to customers.
This was purchased at Christmas as a gift for my husband and he started using it immediately. He's thrilled with the quality, and I can see a visible difference in his digital photos.The item arrived fast, and was very well-packaged and double-wrapped (both interior and exterior plastic wrapping on the flash and the case).
I bought this product thinking that it would give me a line level out of my iPod Classic to use with the AUX input to my car stereo. The fact that it has a volume control should have tipped me off that it isn't a true line out. When I try to plug the output of the Belkin unit into the AUX port, I get really bad hum and engine noise. It's unusable that way.The one way that the Belkin unit does work is with a cassette adapter plugged into the Belkin Auto Kit. It sounds pretty good once you get the volume set to a reasonable level. Since I have an old Sidekick with a cassette deck in it, I'll just use this with a cassette adapter in that rig. I am going to try a Griffin Autopilot in my other cars, since it provides a true line out.
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.
I've used this for a few months. It's junk. It eats batteries, it's flimsy, and it has the worst design for battery replacement I've ever seen. I thought about giving it to someone but I can't think of anyone I dislike that much. So in the trash it goes along with any possibility that I'd ever buy another Hawking product.
The new Windows Vista operating system on this machine will not run some of the programs which I own and were made for XP.This computer as sold becomes too slow to operate with the new Windows Vista operating system.All the other features are good.
Works great for me althought the quality of the video is a little lacking. But overall does what it's suppose to do so I can't complain.
If you're looking for one of the best portable DVD players with the best PICTURE, look no further. I've shopped around in Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart and other stores and I would probably rate this DVD with the best picture. It's even better than any of the Sony portable players I've seen!Also, this player has a USB port and a 3-card flash media (SD/MMC/Memory Stick) that a lot of portable players do NOT have.This unit comes with the mandatory car adapter, AC/DC adapter, RCA composite cable to 1/8 plug (for AV IN/OUT) also. The only thing that is not great about this unit is the battery, which only last 3 hours.I owned the 9" D1917 (last years model) which is pretty much the same as this model for over a year with no problems. The only reason why I'm buying this model is because I lost the original one.It's worth owning this one just for the GREAT PICTURE quality!
I purchased this item because my other adapters tend to "click" when in use. Not only did this product click, but the auto reverse would not stop flipping, and my car eventually just popped out the cassette. This happened in two different cars I tried it in. I guess I'll go back to my "clicking but working great" Phillips adapter.
I got my iMP-150 about a week ago. I love it. Its functions are suitable for users like me. It works great. The only bad thing is that iRiver doesn't look as delicate as things from Sony. I mean, the parts looks like made from cheap material. But it doesn't matter to me 'cauz it is for myself usage.Another trivial thing is that even though it supports 35 languages, the version sold in US doesn't support Chinese characters. There is really a type II iMP-150, sold only in Hong Kong, which support Chinese. I got the information from the homepage of iRiver.
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 am about to return my second one. The first one the fax didn't work. The second one eats up envelopes every other print. I am very dissatisfied with the printer, though amazon took it back with no problems.
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!
I saw this thing at CES and I have to admit feeling is believing. I laid down on this thing and forgot where I was for about a half an hour. The bass rumbles along with your controller and the sound is all around you. It was really cool for gaming and I bought one from amazon and i love it.
for cost - benefit its a great portable dvd player. high sound quality and very good image.
The software included with the product is incorrect and the Logitech support was less than helpful. After installing the updated software I still can not boot my desktop as I am receiving a keyboard error 0211 if I do not have another keyboard installed. The support suggestion was to find another computer and try it there. I am sure we all have many other computers. The package is now being packed for return.I Logitech wants to continue marketing products they must improve both the quality and the support. As for myself there will not be any Logitech products in my cart.
Those who are in the market for an ultrazoom will inevitably come to this conclusion, should I pick the Fuji S6000 over the Canon S3 IS on sale. There are many reviews for each camera, they are mostly written by pros so I wouldn't waste time writing them over again. I'll show you things they failed to mention which are important factors why I picked S6000.1. sensor sizediagonal width heightFuji s6000 9.500mm 7.600mm 5.700mmCanon S3 7.182mm 5.760mm 4.290mmBoth camera utilize a 6MP sensor, Fuji's sensor is larger which makes it less noisy, shallower DOF when taking portraits for better bokeh.2. realtime histogramsecond to none, you will love this tool.3. f-chrome modethis mode will make your simple Point & Shoot friends drool with envy at color saturation & vividness of landscapes, flowers..etc.
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.
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.
I have had great success with this flash. I love the ability to change the flash's output level and the swivel head works great.The only cons I can think of is there is no sync port available on the flash and the swivel head doesn't seem to be attached as well as it could be to the body of the flash.
I have had these speakers for about a month now, and so far I am completely satisfied with them. They sound good, look good, and are easy to install.
While I was initially attracted to this product for the sterling glamour of its silvery surface, this soon tarnished once I began operating its more than yielding button interface. Yes, it is very generous in how it allows you to press and poke it to command a number of operations; but it is almost too generous, and with each push of a button it sinks into disrepute, servility and debasement. I once esteemed its silvery resplendence. This product now impresses me as nothing more than painted chattel to be abused by paupers and mendicants, to daub with their oily fingers.I can have no more of this disreputable product.
Not worth the money. The video quality was poor, the remote did not work well, poor quality. Bought a Apple TV unit, much happier with it
The problem with these CDs is that you never know when you're going to get a batch that will fail you altogether, or half way through your recording project. The great thing about CDs over analog is the consistency and clarity of sound. You have no guarantee of either when you buy these. Better to pay a little more for something reliable.
I recently upgraded my stock Hewlett Packard Pavillion 9895 speakers to the Yamaha YSTMS50W 80-Watt 3-Piece Subwoofer/Satellite Computer Speakers. First and foremost, let me tell you one thing: wow, and I really mean WOW, what a great set of computer speakers!Understand: you don't get full blown surround sound with these speakers -- few PC applications necessitate this type of audio quality anyway. But unlike the higher end 5.1 and 6.1 speakers on the market today, these speakers will, out of the box, work with and optimize the performance of most stock sound cards. And this is important if you want to get superior performance at a reasonable cost.My only complaint (and it is an exeedingly *small* one) is that the audio controls are split between one satellite speaker (volume and on/off) and the sub woofer (base volume) -- it would be more convenient to have all audio controls on one unit (i.e. on a satellite speaker). But I can more than live with this almost negligible inconvenience to get the type of sound that these speakers deliver for the price.Net/net:1) Awesome (I would even say unsurpassed) sound quality to cost ratio2) Extremely easy set-up (took me less than 10 minutes -- and this included carrying the box up the stairs to my PC room)3) Wished the connecting wires were longer (the ones that came with my unit restrict satellite speaker placement to within 5 feet of the sub-woofer)4) Needs some industrial design tweaks (i.e. audio controls should all be in one place)5) Rich base, sweet high-ends, and earth shaking volume for you hard rockers or gamers6) MUST HAVE FOR ANY AUDIOPHILE WHO IS ON A BUDGET
We have four of these converters in use to convert older style 'ThinNet' computers to Universal Twisted Pair (UTP)wiring. Once installed, they work transparently for years without attention. There is no programming or maintenance required, and they are solidly constructed.For anyone with older Sun or HP computers equiped with only BNC ethernet connectors, there is no other solution. Likewise, in an older office wired with coax, this converter is a painless way to connect 10Base-T hardware to 10Base-2 cabling.
Radio recieved in good order. Appeard to be a solid piece of equipment.The FM did not seem to bring in much in my small town with 20+ FM stations.The memory sets were a pain to figure out, so was just setting the clock and such.What I bought it most for was the Shortwave. It did not receive but some weather and one or two other SW signals. The manual completly stinks. It is a shortwave radio and has very little to no info on SW stuff. There are multiple SW bands, but it does not tell you nor can you easily figure out how to move about them. I never did find the one station that has strong North American Signals and readily available. I did not find much at all.A manual that is in 10+ languages is just silly because being everything to everyone it ends up as useless to everyone. What happened to covering English, French, Spanish, and maybe one more? And it is a super folding manual worse than a state map. Why can not not just be a folded 8x11?Can not recomend at all
I use the battery for my D80 and I've taken about 800 shots on one charge (though, without flash).Comes with a battery cap that protects the charging port.A neccessity for taking pictures anywhere!
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 use the cable to send the signal to my home theater sub-woofer. It works great. The home theater came with a 10' cable that was too short. The cable I purchased was 25' and I could see no difference in performance with the 25' cable than from the OEM 10' cable.
Found it to be very akward and insructions were unreliable. Took me a while to ascertain that the opening was put on the grip and not on the shaft.
I bought this case for my relatively small digital camera. Works great...lightweight, easy to carry with the strap, and many little pockets to store things (extra batteries, etc.). It is very durable also. I would buy again
This is my first HDTV. I spent about two months looking for just the right one and this is it. I have this bad boy in my living room.46" of super high quality color picture & fantastic sound. I watch a lot of sports and the 15,000 to 1 contrast makes a huge difference. Spend a couple of hundred extra and go with the better contrast model like I did.My wife loves it for her shows too. But I can't say it enough, if you love sports you will go nuts over this Samsung HDTV!
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).
Compact, looks and sounds great. It also has very good sound quality at high volume. FM and AM reception are clear. I have no complaints.
I purchased the first MZ-R55 and had to also get a MDS(mini disk deck/editor with computer interface and software) for it's optical output. The second was purchased because the first was under repair(three weeks). I have noticed many sonic dropouts on playback and I am trying to find out why. Apart from these hickups, I find the MZ-R55 quite useful.
This product has everthing you would want in a camera. It is also very easy to operate.after charging,you can take pictures for many days.Great product.
Bought this case for my Lumix LX5. This is too bulky to fit in my purse.There is an ample space when you put your camera in.
I've been using the Sennheiser RS110 headphones for about three months, for use with a TV. Overall, I'm happy with them. They were easy to set up, and the sound quality is pretty good. They can be uncomfortable, however, especially if you wear glasses. I highly recommend investing in rechargeable batteries to use with this set, as they seem to drain power fairly quickly. (When I first started using them, they worked great for about six hours of use, then the signal starting cutting out and I had to keep turning up the volume on both the television and the headphones and still wasn't getting much sound--I was afraid the headphones were defective until, duh, I checked the batteries. Since replacing the batteries that came with them with rechargeables, I can use them for 2-3 hours a night for about three-four weeks before needing to recharge. Make sure to turn the headphones off when not in use to retain battery power longer). I, too, notice the static other reviewers have mentioned--I just turn the headphone volume down and the television volume up, and I don't hear it. As others have mentioned, the auto-shut off of the base unit is annoying, but I've gotten used to it and it doesn't really bother me any more. Price wise, I would agree with reviewers who have said these are the best bang for your buck.
Nice solid case with good finish and all the interfaces needed for both Mac (firewire) and PC (usb).It is at a permanent spot on my desk right next to my Mac, it looks that good.Plus I was able to drop in a 1tb drive I had lying around and now a cheap and solid backup solution.
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.
I bought this camera for my nine year old daughter who wanted a video camera for Christmas. Not wanting to spend hundreds of dollars on a "real" cam corder, I stumbled across a review of this product in PC World magazine. I purchased it for her and she has had a blast playing with it ever since. For a small handheld device, the quality is outstanding. Its ease of operation is also a plus. I would recommend this to anyone in a similar situation.
These ARE small! Which is what I like about them, weighing one pound and being only 4 x 5" they are so easy to take with I enjoy using them. The optics are very good. Not as good as our much more expensive Bushnells, but these get used a bit more as they are so convenient to take along on the kayak or on a trip. One caveat - these work well for me as I have a smaller face, but they are too small for my husband, who has a larger face and his eyes are farther apart. So if that description fits you too, try another pair of Bushnells.
Its still working 5 years later. It is solid and reliable. Good value as well, I use it for FSX as rudder control because it has a twisty handle.
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!
I had a BG-E1 for my original EOS 300D and bought this one when I upgraded to an XTi. I absolutely love these grips for the Canon Digital SLRs. Not only do they allow you to shoot with the body vertical without adjusting your shooting hand position, but having double the battery capacity is outstanding. You will love this especially when shooting with a lager lens.
It works! I tdoes how ever pick cameras from federal buildings and grocery stores and stuff but at least you know its working. good buy
I bought 2 of these, one for me, one for my mother in law for Christmas. I loaded the software, was able to load 10 pics, then it wouldn't work anymore. I spent 15 minutes getting a CSR from Coby on the phone and he spent 30 minutes having me try different stuff. He had me delete the software and go to their website and download software there. It worked for 2 pics while I was on the phone with him, but then wouldn't do anything after that. Now the software won't even open on my computer. Tried it on my husband's computer, and it won't open on it either. I'm tired of dealing with it. I'm taking them both back.EDIT****I just tried the following after reading it in another review and it finally worked! You would think the CSR from Coby could have told me this. Here's the quote from the other review."I had a hard time making this work on my (Vista) computer but the key was to 1) install the software 2) plug in the key chain via the USB and 3) select update FROM THE KEY CHAIN SCREEN. That opens the PhotoViewer program so that you can add photos to the key chain. If you try to open the program directly from the desktop or from the start menu you get an error message. This should be more clearly explained but it did solve my problems."
It often ignores the address reservations you set up in LAN IP setup, giving out the same IP to different MAC addresses. This happens once or twice a week in a network with about 10 machines/devices connected to the network.It also about once a week will stop accepting wireless connections and has to be rebooted.
Just purchased this sub from Amazon and wow !!!!!! It is part of a 5.1 system with the rest being Polk t1 blackstone and a Yamaha rx-v571 amp. My room is 13 x 15 and this sub is so powerful that the ypao mic. on the amp had to turn it down ! If the rest of the speakers in the BIC line are this good i just might change my polk center channel out with one from BIC and use the polk for a center back to make it a 6.1. This has made me a believer in BIC.
Great Cabling! You can't go wrong with RCA speaker wire. It cuts easy and the sounds is great! Great Price too
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!!!).
This under-cabinet CD/Radio/iPod player is fabulous! I bought the refurbished unit, and it arrived in perfect condition... not to mention cost half the price! Installation was a snap with the provided paper template. The handy remote uses a magnet to stick to the fridge, and the unit comes with axillary input cable. The radio gets great reception, and the bass boost is nice, but makes the sound slightly garbled at high volumes. Without bass boost the sound is crystal clear. The display clock is easy to set, and buttons are user friendly. I would recommend this product to anyone, especially refurbished. Why not save the extra money?!
The camera works great, but it does not work at nightime as advertised. I emailed tech support and asked how to make happen (turn on led's) and was ignored.
I used this to install door speakers in my car. This seems to be even thicker than 16 gauge, because I set the wire stripper to 16 and some of the strands came out! I set it to 14 and it works fine. Nothing like getting more than what you pay for. (However, if your application requires exactly 16, no more no less, this might not be a good choice.) The white stripe is very convenient too.
Battery life is poor - only about 110 minutes. Not enough to watch any movie to completion without a recharge. Sound level inadequate. Can't adjust volume high enough to hear over the sound of the engines on a plane. Picture good and controls easy to use.
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.
These are the reasons this scanner has impressed me:1) Photo scan quality is good. So good in fact, that a recent scan of a color drawing on paper revealed the fine paper texture in the image.2) This makes photocopies a snap. All you have to do is put the paper under the lid, press one button in front, and within seconds the printer is spitting out a great reproduction.3) Slim design doesn't draw to much attention to itself, and is perfect for keeping a workspace looking tidy.
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.
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.
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.
I got this to be mobile but I find the cords to bulky and cumbersome. The sound quality is good. I just wish the cords were smaller.
These speakers certainly exceed what I expected to get for under $30. They sound just fine for a little computer desk set-up, and do the !JBL name some justice. I would buy them again.
Short and quick.Software is easy to use, but because Sony uses ATRAC, you can't play the songs on another program (Windows etc.) you downloaded or saved from a cd to the SONY program. But the program is very easy to use.The player itself is very small (including the buttons). I purchased it strictly for the gym and long plane trips. It hold a ton of songs (500+) Why you need more that that I don't know. It also has a FM stereo receiver, so it is cool as well.In total, it is compact and easy to use. Perfect for the gym, running fanatic.
I purchased to used with 60 inch Wega, DVD/CD player,receiver, HD cable and lights. Works well, programming is quirky but once programmed it works great. Macros are fun. I have one for watch movie and It switches input, turns on dvd palyer and receiver and turns lights off. My girl loves that one on movie night.
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!
These headphones are wonderful. They are compact and a good bargain, and they cancel a great deal of the airplane noise that prevents hearing music or a movie. They are comfortable, with the only downside that they don't have a volume control on the cord.
One you actually get this going its good. But looooong startups, sometimes it takes 20 minutes to find my position. Too difficult to punch in keys with fingers, must use stylus. The operating system is chopping, they almost had something good. I bought the Garmin Nuvi and I love it.
Received the Kingston flash drive right on time and have downloaded all important info in my computer for safe keeping. Very happy with purchase.
Nothing much to say other than they are practical, easy and hand to have in your parts box if you are a computer geek like me.
If you are using Windows 98, dont even think of buying this product. It updates an existing dll file to an incompatible version, and applications such as Norton Internet Security become unusable. Their support web page is inaccesible, and their 800 support number disconnects you once you press the numbers that lead to that product's support area. Bizarre, to say the least.
Very easy to use. It is handy in keeping track of all the Marathons that I do along with all the dates so I know where I need to be. I have taken it to Singapore, Laos, Thailand, and across the US with out any major problems. The only problem I had is when I lost the stylus in Dallas. It is well worth the money.
When I first saw these on Amazon, I couldn't believe that they usually sold for $60 in retail stores. I read the reviews and decided to get them anyway. Sure enough a few days later I saw them in Circuit City (prior to bankruptcy) and they were over $60. I didn't realize just how poor my apple earphones were until I did a side by side comparison. The Sennheisers are amazing and the bass is fantastic. I actually hear things such as the Beatles talking to each other before beginning a song that I couldn't hear before. I am not a fan of the wrap around design however.
This thing is the best webcam I've had in a long time. Very quick even at high resolutions, great color and sharpness, UVP so no driver hassles. The built-in microphone that is accessed as a USB device (so no separate cable or audio card) is a big plus and works great. I tried the Agama V-2050AF a couple of days ago, and I'm taking it back and getting another one of these; the 2050 was horribly laggy even at 800x600. Highly recommend the V-2025, especially at the current price.
My college aged daughter's printer died and she needed a replacement right away. I checked out this one and bought it for her. The price could't be beat, she received it right away and it works great! This is even better than the old one which was only a printer. With the 3 in one she can scan in articles and make copies too! A great deal for the money!
The camera arrived very quickley. I'm impressed!We like the camera- and it was a great buy! Thanks
The Audio Technica brand carries considerable heft in the audio market. Their phono cartridges and microphones defined the state of the art for years at the height of the vinyl era and for semi-pro recording enthusiasts.These headphones are good, but they sound a bit muddy, possibly b/c my ears are so accustomed to the immediacy of intra-aural buds. But at $20 for the pair, half off list, they can't be beat.
I had high hopes for the Kata H-12 holster case, but it barely held my Canon 5D with a standard lens. The side pockets would not hold my zoom and wide angle lenses. The H-14 may be roomier and work better, but instead I opted for the Lowepro Off Trail belt pack which is more modular and worked well while I covered a concert event.
I guess u get what you pay for,recived on time but had a film on the suction part with no instructions to take off , asked seller told me to soak it, then if that didn't work use hair dryer an that still didn't work,
Really nice printer for the price. Does everything I need in a basic printer. $56.99 at Amazon, but it went down to $52 a couple of days after I bought it.Pros: Clean, crisp printing. Fast printing. Cost.Cons: takes a while to engage after turning the printer on, and sending a print job. Too many steps required to print only in black ink.Overall, I highly recommend this printer. Good value.
There are plenty of really good reviews that others have left for this one...which is the whole reason I bought it in the first place. So, I just thought that I would add that I'm impressed with it so far and think I made the right choice.
Lithe and lithiumic is this better battery. Now my scale works again and my bread is uniform. Portion Control is King.
The camera functions are great except that it uses AA batteries instead of the usual nickel ones. I have found they need to be replaced way too often.
This came within the week and fit perfectly into my 2005 pontiac vibe! i would definitely recommend this to anybody looking for a dash kit
Product works very well. The key to clear reception is to find a channel with clear static. I have tried on all of my cars and my house radios with very good results.
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.
it was a really good antennabefore i got this antenna i was thinking i would only get like 30 channels but lucky i was able to get around 125 channels
Purchased this memory for a brand new system build and so far it's been working great. Make sure you get a 64 bit operating system, otherwise your system won't recongnize the full 4 gb. I'm planning to upgrade, in the future, to 4 gb more to make vista run even smoother.My system specs( all purchased from amazon ):Intel core 2 duo e6750 @ 2.66Abit Ip35-e motherboardXFX 8800gt alpha dog edition 512mb550 watts power supply
I have used these earphones for a little under 2 years. I have small ear canals so getting a good seal has been tricky. However, with some practice I managed to get a pretty good sound. These are great sounding phones for the audio savy. I can really hear my music come to life on my Ipod and Zune HD. Most people think I am crazy for paying a lot for earphones but I am an audiophile at heart.
I received my new tv two days ago and have been enjoying it greatly. I hooked it up with the HDMI conncetion and have had no problems. The glare issue from the screen does not seem to be a problem at all for me. I would say that if you have normal blinds or verticals on your windows, it is a non issue. I have mine hooked up to an HD DVR Explorer 8300HD and the picture is great. Even the standard channels are very good.Eagle on the other hand lost the first tv that was sent to me and Amazon had to send a second shipment. However, everything arrived in perfect working order. I can definitiely recommend purchasing this tv. Price is great on Amazon!
This was a gift for my husband. He walks with a cane so has to operate his camera with one hand most of the time. His Lumix takes clear, bright photos......in focus even with the zoom on. His wildlife shots can bringhim nose to beak with even the most camera shy species.
I admit that case fits exactly to my Sony H9 Digital Camera, it is just fantastic case and protects your item from bumps and scratchesThe included shoulder strap makes carrying as easy and comfortable as possible. It's perfect for anyone on the go.
OK, I love using this stick, it works with all my game and I have used one for years - like 7 years. It is an old analog design, but still does the job when flying in most any game. great for EA's Battlefield games. Problem: just doesn't last. I get about 2 years out of each stick like this one that I buy. Always fails when out of warranty, so I buy another one to replace the one that burned out. Seems the physical contacts just can't take the constant forces I place on it trying to dive and turn when flying.
I have 2 outdoor Lukwerks cameras and 2 indoor cameras. I've had them since September 2007. They were easy to set up and the new software (version 2.5) seems stable with fewer cut-outs.However, I've had hardware failures. Within six months of purchase, both power supplies to my indoor cameras failed. Replaced.In June, 2008, one of my outdoor cameras died. I contacted customer serviced and gave the information. Three days later, I got an email from Lukwerks tech. support with an RMA number. I packaged the dead camera and sent it in. About 10 days later, I received a replacement. In all, I was without the camera for about two weeks, but I DID get it replaced.In July, 2008 my second outdoor camera failed. I have not yet had it replaced. I purchased it in June, 2007, so it'll be interesting to see if they will replace it since the warranty is only 1 year. I will update when I have further results.All of these hardware failures are troubling. I speculate that it is caused by electrical noise or surges that are frying the fragile components in the cameras. During the summer these are fluctuations in electrical power caused by all of the air conditions and the switching going on by the power company. Since you cannot put line conditioners or surge protection on the cameras, they are fully open to this noise. It's either that or just the heat of the summer. Either way, the components in the cameras seem very weak and fragile. To have a 100% of my outdoor cameras fail within 14 months is disturbing.When the cameras work, they do an adequate job. Other than the hardware failures, I am pleased with the picture quality and the functioning of the cameras.I would be hesitant, however, to invest in this system again since it appears that the component quality is severely lacking. At least, that has been my experience.
Comfortable and compact - I could wear these all day - very secure fit. I think they sound great too.My favorite feature has to be the way they connect in the back with a cable so that only one cable runs from the headphones down into your device (Zen Vision M for example). It seems like Sony always does this one cable thing and I like it. Cables annoy me and I've always been annoyed by a cable running down from each ear. I've bought many Sony headphones and I've been pleased with all of the purchases.For the price, these are easy to recommend - you can't go wrong.Note / Pet Peeve not specific to this product:What's up with the interchangeable headphone caps that every company keeps including these days? Who cares? These interchangeable color headphone caps go straight into the trash as far as I'm concerned. Why would I want to change the color of my headphones? Are they supposed to be designer headphones at $10 a pair? Seriously? Headphone makers should toss this idea and then lower the price to pass on the savings to the consumer - with the savings, maybe I can splurge and buy a postage stamp ;>
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!
Works really well + fraction of the cost = realy happy. I won't hesitate to order this again when needed.
This acid free portfolio is nice as a comparison book for different papers, which is what I am using it for. It is also nice to put together images for clients or a portfolio in general, without worry for degradation of images solely based on how they are stored.
Although the Kensington Power Adapter is slim and stylish, the plug does not stay connected to the Powerbook.Since there isn't an indicator light like Apple power has, you're always checking the connection. I returned mine and bought the Apple.
I've been using it for a week, and it's easy to set up, install, and use! Highly recommended at this great price!
I REALLY wanted to like this GPS (replaced an older Garmin). It is so sleek and visually appealing. But I couldn't get past its limitations and have returned it. I got frustrated every time I used it.Pros: beautiful, quick to get satellite, worked in my house(!), good POI info.Cons: Windshield mount is terrible! Very difficult to use, kept falling off. No other accessories are available at this time. I could have lived with that (I suppose), if the map software had been more user-friendly. When I wanted to look at the map, rather than be "routed", it was difficult and not very helpful - street names would disappear when you get the view widened enough to see more than your immediate surroundings. Some of the routing was strange also, and the voice prompt didn't start you out.I wanted to love it, but it is just not the device for me.
I love this remote a lot. It's very nice to be able to be in the pictures without having to use the 10-second delay.
The lenses can be purchased for the same price sepeartely but that would just be foolish! You definitely get more than you bargained for with this...The wide angle lense is, well, wide angle. Nothing spectacular and it does cause the picture to be a little more grainy in some instances...but great for the price!The telephoto lense only marginally improves zoom range on my SR-45. The picture quality is obviously better at full zoom than without the lense.The lense adapter...notorious for getting stuck in its threads on the camera...but does that really matter? Why remove it honestly...after all, you're buying lenses you surely intend to use at some point.The faux leather pouches are nice, the cleaning and protection supplies, and the LCD screen protector (handy on a touchscreen..and in high light situations) are a great bonus! And the tripod is simply wonderful for someone on the go!
I have used this product for a long time to label folders for tax time information. It's so much easier than hand labeling since you can put one label over another and reuse the folders. It does everything it's suppose to.
It tucks away next to my desk and creates great sounding bass and the tones are rather clear for the satellite speakers.
If you are looking for a great value for home theatre (especially upgrading from box speakers), gaming, or music for non-critical listeners, look no further. You are not going to get anything this well rounded for $77. It fills my 10'x15' living room with good bass, decent midrange, and crisp highs. They sound amazing watching TV and are as good as anything for electronic music. If you haven't had higher end speakers or are upgrading from a boombox or TV speakers, you will be blown away. You can crank them up LOUD and they will sound great. Probably better than many of the marketing driven items from companies like BOSE that cost hundreds of dollars more. The build quality and materials (kevlar in the drivers!) are good. Place them properly (consider speaker stands), get some 18 gage speaker wire, and they can satisfy.If you want to be critical (which you shouldn't be at this price) the highs are a little bright (fatiguing to listen to for long periods), bass isn't too well defined, and things like imaging (pinpointing the instruments) and transparency aren't going to impress, especially if you're a jazz or classical fan.If you have had higher end speakers, have been called an audiophile, or are looking to set up a system just for critical music listening, do yourself a favor and spend a few more bucks. I have listened to just about everything from vintage Advents connected to tube amps, to electrostatic and planar, $30,000 boutique systems, and generally have bothered hi-fi shop employees around the world spending a lot of time listening to various speakers, and this is my recommendation:For around $200-300, I would look into getting a pair of Wharfedale Diamonds, which do everything right and get you 99% of the enjoyment as far more expensive systems, as diminishing returns are serious in the speaker world.Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Bookshelf Speakers (black)Find a cheap tube amp, like an Onix SP3 or Yarland, Yaqin, Cayin, or anything coming from China (which is of sufficient to excellent quality these days) and you will have a great system for under $1000.
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.
I bought a couple of these approximately 8 months ago. I needed a way to securely store important network information etc. on a jump drive and have it available on location.My main conern was the longevity of these units. I was worried about the two piece construction with the cable between them. My concerns have been justified. We are having problem with the cable connection on the units and must jiggle the pieces around because the connection is intermittent. The two piece contsruction with the cable between is clumsy design and I expected more from SanDisk.
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.
When I want to play tapes these days I often have to go and use a cheapo boom box from twenty years ago that hardly works. Finding a decent way to play old tapes is hard. The PT649D from Pyle answered this problem head-on. instead of hardly hearing the old mixed-tapes from my closet, I can leave them in all day long while I iron and fold and water the plants!
This receiver has every feature I wanted including MP3/WMA CD, and the iPlug Aux Input. They all work great. But the sound output is a big disappointment to me. I thought it might be the MP3/WMA file compression, but the radio suffers from the same problem. When they tuned this 200W amplifier with EQ settings, what kind of music were they listening to - trumpet solos ? There is no mid-range to provide "fullness". Its all high and low. The EQ settings are of no value, and the Loudness button is a MUST - without it the tinny sound is laughable. When the volume is low, there is not enough Bass & mid-range. When you turn it up the highs and the bass pound your speakers, and your ears, but still no mid-range.Function-wise it is a great deal and many people may think it sounds "fine". But Bottm line - if you really want Hi Fidelity, full-range rich sound, you might want to pass on this one.
It works well, I get all the channels I want. Looks pretty ugly indoors, but luckily I found a position for it on top of a bookcase which more or less hides it - and I still get good reception.When I first got it, I was thinking of returning it because of the looks and not being able to place it. Also, I had to change positions based on the channel I wanted to see, so the DB4 may have been better. But once placed on top of the bookcase, I got the channels I needed at a single position!
I had purchased other bags in this price range and nothing has been close to the quality of this bag. With some creative organization I can fit my D200, my D40x, 2 - SB600 flash units and up tp four lenses, not to mention all the extra pockets for your various bits and pieces. My only complaint, you might look unprepared because this bag isn't huge, but it still holds alot of equipment nicely. You won't regret this purchase. Top notch product - excellent price...!
These headphones are in a league of their own price wise. They're not the most comfortable pair of headphones but they break in well. I owned the Sony of this price and they were ok. The sound seemed fake like a boost. These are flat and have great low frequency response! I owned the DRE studio's prior to these and are very comparable. The Dres cosmetically feel better but the sound is about the same.
Excellent UPS backup for HDTV and peripherals. With all the expensive electronic devices these days there is no logical reason not to spend an extra $50 to make sure that they are protected against surges, brownouts, and blackouts. Much more expensive to replace the HDTV.
It's hard to find a small compact disk for my embroidery machine. I appreciate it very much. Thank you so much..
I own 3 of these recievers I like sherwood they are greatI have one hooked to the computer one to the tv and oneis used for stereo I have not had any problems with any of them.
I did not end up using this in my project, but it is of high quality and the dimensions are correct. It does not come with protective film on the surface so I would call this "project quality" rather than "presentation quality". BUT, it is just a sheet of black plastic and I did not notice excessive scratches even though it was packed loose in the shipping box. One side is smooth/glossy and the other is rough/pebble like most sheets. There are no templates/guides/cutouts- just plain ABS plastic.
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 piece of crap, DOES NOT WORK. I bought one, returned it, and the second one is as crappy as the first. Simply put, it does not work. Save your money.
Whats there to say about a memory card, it works well... It was sent out quickly, and it works good in my camera... and got it for a great price!!
I purchased a 10GB iPod before a flight I took last moth. The purchase seemed pricey but I needed something to keep me occupied while flying cross country. What I expected was mild amusement, what I got was an answer to all my portable music needs!The iPod is, aside from slightly expensive, fast, reliable, skip free, and with proper attachments available from 3rd parties an abundant source for all my audio needs at work, in the car or just walking around. The firewire capability streams the full 10GB from my G4 into the mp3 player in about 6 minutes! And it's synch ability with iTunes makes it versatile and easy to use. While in iTunes you can make playlists that update whenever you attach the iPod. While intrinsically the iPod is a one way device, there are scripts made for extracting music from the escape pod that can be found on various sites around the internet. Perhaps the one single amazement which blew me away was the firewire ability to CHARGE the iPod while transferring information. The rechargable iPod battery takes a one hour charge for 10 hours use- excellent! And there is a firewire adapter to plug you iPod directly into 120V wall plugs when not near a fire wire computer. The simple control dial and its five buttons are easy to learn, and provide accurate or blazing fast access to the 2100+ songs you can store. You can change equalizer settings, backlit display timing, sleep modes, and other variables without any hassle. The iPod will organize your songs by playlists, artists, song titles and so on, so when you get lost in a plethora of information there is a variety of ways to find a specific sound file. There is also the ability to keep addresses and phone numbers in you iPod which can be transferred from Entourage, or any number of personal data programs. The only extra addition I wish Apple would install is a DATA transfer ability so it can be used to transfer files back and forth from computers as a personal, portable hard drive. Maybe next time...
I purchased this item a couple of years ago ,,, right here ,,, and now ,,, I am back for another !!!I own about a thousand ,,, probably more ,,, DVD's and I don't get put-off by that "Region" stuff i.e. Canada, Japan. Europe, Antarctica ,,, well maybe not Antarctica.Sooo ,,, when I bought DVDs that played like poop on my Magnavox :-( ,,, I was momentarily pooped ,,, until I thought of my Denon connected to my Stereo. So I tried them in my Denon ,,, and needless to say the "troubled" Dvds played flawlessly, AWESOME! I was pumped !!!And this beast has like "six" yes "6" fast-forward" speeds !!! DANG !!!Without a doubt ,,, [and I am an old codger at 65] ,,, this baby has NO EQUAL.And the mechanism, the electro-mechanics ,,, outstanding !!! and very QUIET !!! Example: Like the door is on rubber rollers !!!-You will not be disappointed !!! I guarantee !!! :-)Matthew
Excellent music quality and light weight. Exactly what I was looking for,to use for my workouts. And as usual, excellent service from amazon.
Great value and music to my ears. They work well in the door with hifidelity on every note! Don"t pass this bargain up!
FIRST...>>>>Amazon, filter out those stupid getfreestuff.com reviews. I saw one the other day and tried it now I have had about 20 personal spam messages because of it, AND you have to buy two things (which I did not) .This router works fine, the setup was easy. I id have a problem with the assign a new IP address every week function, but I think I have it fixed now.The range is ok, but I live in a concrete brick house. I will try the D-link extender.
I would not buy the Oregon Scientific WR103NX weather radio because it has been recalled. As a result, this product is not safe and might not work during a real tornado. cpsc dot gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07292.h t m l
We bought 3 Cybiko products and discovered one wouldn't work. When checking into it further, we found it had a corroded battery that was preventing it's use. So we checked the other two and found one of them, that WAS working, also had a corroded battery. We had to clean them up and watch them carefully so they could still be used until we got replacements. Someone else we know also bought four at the same time and discovered two of their four were also working but had corroding batteries. So it would be wise to check the batteries when you first get them. Other than that, we have thoroughly enjoyed them and we are especially pleased to see that our son, who has trouble learning to spell words, is excitedly using it to help him learn to be a better speller. And he's having fun while doing it.
The product worked fine and arrived on time! I lost my adapter at an airport...so this was a life saver.
I bought this for my Mom. Broke after warranty period, bought second one at reduced rate. Broke again due to power supply, Broke again - pictures would not download. Cieva recommended another power supply. New power supply faulty.This product is a great idea, but due to poor quality it is a MONEY PIT.
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 have used this recorder with its built-in microphone, with an external microphone, and with a telephone recording attachment. It produces excellent quality recordings in all cases.The multiple folders simplify session separation, and downloading the recordings to my computer is easily accomplished with the software provided.
My earphones that came w/ my ipod died so I researched earbuds online, after reading many favorable reviews I purchased them.Great for walking around, but not so great when running on treadmill / outside - they constantly fall out.
This iPod transmitter carried the highest customer rating on Apple's own website, so I chose this one over the units of competing brands. I needed it for some long drives during a fall vacation in Canada. Opened the package, plugged the unit into my dormant iPod, plugged the unit's charger into the rental car's power connector, turned on the radio and found an unused FM channel, matched the unit's channel setting to the radio, turned on the iPod and it played perfectly. We'd been playing CDs, but the iPod's transmitted sound quality compared very favorably to that of the CDs. This is one of the user-friendliest and most satisfying tech purchases I've ever made.
This is a great product considering the price at $25 freq. responce is better than what most MP3's put out! So as far as use for MP3 Player's it doesn't make much difference to spend more on Bose or any of the other top names.. my players are 20-20 and these Buds are 17-23.
After considerable research here and in other forums, I decided to replace our old Mitsubishi with the Samsung 4665 LCD. I had difficulty deciding between that and several 50" plasma sets, but so far I am very happy. I am hooked up to DISH for HD programming and the pictures are stunning. I researched a little and tried several collections of settings for all the various parameters available - for a movies setting and a general setting. I spent the first few days after finishing that "tweaking" looking at everything I could in HD. I just don't see a flaw in the set - once it is properly set up (a far cry from the way it comes from the factory.) The delivery was right to my door by a very flexible trucking company who brought it ahead of time when I told them I needed it for my DISH installation. Altogether, I am extremely happy, and I can't see that the 4671 I viewed in Circuit City would offer that much of an improvement to be worth an extra $1000.
I've bought multiple Hosa cables / adapter and have always been pleased with them. It's a Hosa cable, what more can I say?
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!!!
We replaced all of our canon caps a couple years ago with these. They allow quick easy removal with lens hoods. We are purchasing more to replace the ones that have apparently wondered off.
I work for a medical office and am in charge of purchasing all computer equipment. I am always out looking for a good deal. Recently, we made the decision to start replacing all of our existing CRT's with LCD's when the existing CRT's go bad. I recently purchased 3 Samsung 570V's and was so impressed I have ordered 2 more to have on hand for replacements. If Amazon keeps this product at this price, I plan on buying 20 to put in our new office under construction. The space saving feature is excellent in a business setting where desk space is always at a premium. I have purchased other LCD's at about the same price but from a no name manufacturer. Out of 7 purchased, I had to send 5 back immediately because they didn't even work when we received them. Samsung is a great product and at a great price. Thank you Amazon.com!
We've been buying these for 5 years. Best prices by far here on amazon.com.
It's perfect for working out. Perfect, I say. I can't believe I tried to hold my video iPod in one hand or tucked into my waistband as long as I did.
I received my Camera yesterday. I like the camera for its compact size. The quality of both motion picture and still picture is really good. But i don't like the fact that for charging, the battery needs to be removed and put into the seperate charger. Also to connect to the A/C power the battery needs to be removed. Otherwise everything seems to be OK.
Pro: Very solid and stable arm. Adjustable enough to do do all the motion you might want.Con: Says it will extend 20 from the wall. Not sure it goes quite that far.
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?
I have four of the outdoor units that are as good as a paperweight. At over $200 a piece, I've wasted over $800 on these. Don't waste your money. I've never wrote a review on any product before, and I've bought a lot of things off of Amazon, but these are the worse items that I've ever bought. Avoid at all cost.
Like many others, first crack at the router was easy and simple. Plugged it in and worked. After a month or so, it got buggy, and eventually, could not access its setup page. It's been sitting there since collecting dust as I've given up with netgear's product support. Fast forward to a month ago and bro arrives with another wgr614 v4. Same thing, works great then dies on you. Bro, a google systems/network manager, worked for hours on end trying to troubleshoot, but unfortunately, to no avail. NETGEAR, WHEN WILL YOU HELP US?!??!?!?!? I say we band together, spread the word, and bring down Netgear!
Expensive and really not worth it! When I bought it, I sometimes got the message 'unsupported format'. They told me it was my mistake, that I did not put in the CDs or DVDs correctly. Now, the message is the same, and it won't play any CD or DVD at all and now they say I must pay the repair! Really great ):
I can't imagine what they were thinking when they designed this thing.Here's the problem. If you have an ipod in the unit you cannot wake up to the buzzer, only the ipod. If you go to sleep with the ipod on, playing some mellow music at low volume, this is what you will hear for your morning alarm. It's not going to wake you. You cannot use the buzzer for an alarm unless you take the ipod out. What's the point of having it?Mine is going back.
Sturdy, affordable, clear, loud. In short, amazing.I looked at review after review of headphones that cost twice as much as these, but when I finally got my pair in the mail and put them on I was blown away. The plastic is sturdy and the construction feels rugged. One of my good friends has a pair that's going on six years and fully functional. The fit is snug, so if you have a very large head you'll have to loosen the bands a lot. However, the tight fit also gives them good attenuation of outside noise.The first party I played with these I couldn't hear a damn thing anyone was saying to me because the music was blasting, but these phones kept up, undistorted all night long. However, the frequency response is quite flat so when the gain is up really high the higher frequencies will be killer on your ears. This is how it should be! Use the tone knob on your mixer if you have one to try to compensate.The bass response is much better than my monitors and I've found myself using these for production a lot with a stereo-to-binaural crossfeed plugin.Simply outstanding. Stop reading this and order them. You won't regret it. I can't imagine a better deal for the price.
Small, compact, no frills...does what it needs to...buttons are a little stiff to push, but overall a good buy.
This bag replaced my nikon gear bag, which had started to fall apart after about a year. Here is what I think after about 3 months of use:- construction: It's obvious right away that the bag is tough -the nylon exterior is tough and firm, and the stitching is tight and clean. On the interior, the liner and adjustable dividers are made of soild material with good stitching as well. The Strap is padded well in just the right areas, and durable. However, the adjustable strap ends, if not pulled tight after adjustment, will sometimes work their way out...not a great thing for a bag meant to carry thousands of dollars worth of rig. A few teeth on the adjuster would have gone a long way. The zippers move smoothly and finish clean.- ergonomics: If you're a pro, or a prosumer, that likes to carry around more than one body and several lenses you have to know that a backpack is pretty much your only option. That being said, this carries my D80 w/18-200, 50mm, sb200 (2), 600 and 900 flashes, extra batteries, chargers, manuals, filters, remotes etc etc with room to spare. I know it's been said, but the yellow interior is a HUGE help when you're looking for your gear in there, and the configuration options for the interior dividers are many and varied, a bonus if you're trying to squeeze a bunch of gear in there. The drawstring net pouch on the side is a nice touch.- usage: if you're moving from place to place and shooting, forego using the zipper on the top and just use the clips. The zipper is nice for keeping the elements out, but it's a hassle if you're in a hurry, so those clips are a very nice touch to keep things in place without zipping. If you fill this thing up, it's going to get heavy, so you'll probably have to switch shoulders as you go, but still pretty comfortable despite the weight.- overall: A great bag with a lot of interior space that would probably be perfect were it not for the sometimes unstable strap adjusters. Highly recommended otherwise.
Geforce 4 mx's our horrible, Nvidia using unversial drivers which leads to many complications and ATI is driver specific I recently just bought a ATI 9700 pro card and have had no problems with &quot;choppyness&quot; and to the previous review you have no Idea what your talking about being that 9700 series is vastly superior to the geforce 4 mx series I just have to say that this card dominates any Geforce card out there no competition whatsoever I will never buy Geforce and I suggest everyone else should take my advice
Very easy to use and high quality pictures.Software is easy to use as well
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.
I've had my Stylus Photo 890 for over 4 months now, and run many digital photos through it (mostly 4x5, but also a dozen or so 8x10s). The printer is quiet and prints perfectly on the first try (unless I don't pay attention to the Print Quality setting or neglect to put the paper in the correct direction -- USER ERROR, in other words). I have Photo 890 prints posted in my cube at work, printed days after I purchased the printer, that people are shocked to discover were printed at home, on this printer. I also have prints in frames on display downstairs, in a room with full sunlight (NOTE: the photos, themselves, are never in direct sun, but they get a lot of ambient glare from the room); these photos are 3 months old and show no signs of bleaching/color loss (unlike earlier generation inkjet prints I made, which started fading a week after being printed). Every photo I print through this printer looks like I printed it at a photolab. I use ULead's Photoimpact and Adobe Photoshop to edit, color correct and process my digital photos -- generally, that just amounts to cropping the photo as desired, levellling the color saturation and contrast on screen so it's pleasing to me, and sending the image to the printer. I've had some of the ink blotching reported in other reviews, but it was due to my own error, such as setting print quality to High/Photo Quality but neglecting to put in glossy photo paper (DO use Epson for best results) and instead printing to the inexpensive paper I use for printing documents, spreadsheets, etc. The ink will pool in that case because low quality papers cannot absorb all the ink the high quality photo papers do.I highly recommend this printer, and the whole line of Photo Stylus printers. We also have a Stylus Photo EX (older, wide body format).Shannon Moorewildtexas.com
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!
Got this yesterday 3/18/10. This binocular is so powerful do to it's 20x that it can not focus right. Everytime I try to focus on a item like a birds, mailbox car, and etc....I get double vision of the item on both eyes lens.. I called the shipper and return the binocular for a refund.
!!!STAY AWAY!!! This will be my absolute last item I purchase from MONSTER for myself, for others as gifts and for any company I ever work for. I have purchsed lots of products from monster over the years including overpriced speaker wire, surge protectors and audio/video cables. I originally purchased the HTS 5100 Power Center around 2-3 years ago and all of a sudden one night it "popped" and never came back on. This seems to be a common issue after reading other reviews on this product on Amazon and other electronic retailers sites. There was no power surge to the house or the this unit. I have other protectors that did not read any jolt in other outlets and nothing turned off/on in the house howeve the Monster HTS 5100 just died. This item is just not built to last, however it is priced like it should. I use less expensive Belkin and GE surge protectors/ line conditioners for years also and never had a problem with any of them or the equipment plugged into them EVER!!! I have only had problems with overpriced underperforming Monster equipment. You lost a customer Monster.No more Monster anything for me. YOUR FIRED MONSTER!
I bought this cable about 2 years ago for $60... and out of the 4 channels only 2 were good. One channel had completely failed while the other channel was almost gone (Right out of the packaging!!!_). What good is an RCA cable when 2 out of the 4 never even worked. Made me wonder if Monster Cable does any sort of QA on their products?Regardless... I wound up only using 2 of the channels and connected them to a 2 channel amp.
Item received in great condition and is a genuine Nikon product. There are many companies that sell fake Nikon products at a much cheaper price. The product I received was a genuine Nikon product.
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!
This is the second Monster IcarPlay Wireless FM transmitter/charger I have purchased for my iPod. I work in the Oil and Gas Fields driving a Vac Truck. The roads are very rough but the Transmitter/Charger never failed. A great product that I tell everyone about.
With good quality MP3s or WMAs, this player sound like a good CD player. I carry 8 CD quality albums in this player that's the size and weight of a Bic lighter. Good FM, and live voice recording too. I thought I would needed to upgrade the earbuds, but they are good too.
I bought this camera last July and could not be more pleased. It is the perfect camera for slipping in your pocket and catching those candid shots thanks to its quick start up. I have taken a lot of very good photos with this camera. Photos I would have otherwise missed.The battery life is great. As long as I don't go nuts with the pictures, I can go days or weeks between recharges.I am looking forward to taking several more this summer underwater thanks to the newly aquired underwater housing. The great thing is that I will be able to take more photos with this little camera than I could with my old underwater film camera, because thanks to the 2GB memory stick I put in it I can take about 800 pictures at full resolution bofore I have to empty the memory. I bought that memory stick for my PDA but loved having the ability to take so many pictures so much I left it in the camera. (Anybody got a 2GB memory stick they aren't using; those things are pricey.)I plan to buy a digital SLR in the near future but I know that this little camera will still always be in my pocket.
This is my first digital camera. I have found the camera easy to use and the pictures to be crisp and clear. I am still in the learning phase with a digital camera, but have no complaints with this model at this time.
I actually bought these to make recovery disks for a recently bought computer, so I can't really say how well their playback is when you burn videos or other content on them. Though I doubt there would be any problem with their playback.
opened like 20 programs like adobe 6.0 and Norton anti virus napster AOL Internet explorer quick time media player Visioneer paint IBM PC camera i was scanning my computer for virus and i was using adobe using AOL and using the net with Internet explorer and watching a combo for marvel Vs capcom 2 listening to a songs and burning a CD at 16x system recourse was at 7 percent still no buffer error i got some windows errors but no buffer error i am very happy with this burner i have a pentium 4 machine goes well with my system i just love my system with my new Plextor 16x by the way the i hope the 12x performs the same way i just love Plextor my advise to you all is get a Plextor 16x for around 205 the price i got mine for i had a Yamaha 16x which i returned was hell loud but this Plextor is very quite burns a 680 less then 4 mins this burner has a fan beside the IDE cable that's something new for Plextor i got an error with Plextor which was canvas not allowed because the computer couldn't opened any more programs but i didn't have any problems with the CD i install the CD worked perfect
I have had this unit for approximately 9 months. I had the first occasion to use it last week. I attempted to charge a large automotive battery. I left it on the slow 2 amp charge for 2 days. It did not charge the battery. I took the battery to the dealer and he said that most of the water had been BOILED OFF due to incorrect or defective charging. $115.00 down the drain for another brand new battery. The meter is now reading 100 amps and is frozen. I attempted to test it and tried to bring up a VERY slightly low battery that was low due to testing an audio system. The charger got VERY hot and the meter did not move from 100 amps! I knew it was reading incorrectly because I tested it with an ammeter. I called the company that makes this. They ONLY will send me a USED unit. This after I pay for shipping this heavy piece of junk back to them. One more instance where China gets richer. This is truly sad and disappointing. They have my $$$$ and I've wasted $115. for a new battery and the $80. for this "charger". NO MORE SCHUMACHER units for me!!
This was a very disappointing and costly buy, I could easily have found this item at a Dollar Tree Store and it would have cost me less.
The features combined make this camera stand out above the rest, truly offering the ease-of-use consumers expect with many of the advanced features experienced photographers demand.The camera comes with items often sold separately by other manufacturers - lens adapter, lens hood, lens cap, camera strap, two 2500mAh rechargeable batteries, and charger. The camera uses standard AA-size batteries instead of proprietary batteries (cost more and available only from manufacturer). The manuals consist of a "Read This First" brochure and a 120-page printed owners guide. Finally, the box includes software on CD, an A/V cable for connecting to a television, and a high-speed USB 2.0 cable.Sony did not include a memory card, opting instead for more memory (30MB usable) in the camera. But, like other cameras, plan on purchasing a memory card to hold more images. The camera accepts Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, and Memory Stick Pro Duo High Speed media. The high speed cards offer no speed advantage with this camera. These cards include an adapter making them compatible with virtually any card reader.The camera is mid-sized - larger than a pocket point & shoot, smaller than a DSLR. It seems fairly well built. The plastic body is neither unusually sturdy nor overly fragile. The doors over the battery and connector compartments also seem sturdy. The buttons are reasonably well placed for such a compact camera. Some are small and recessed into the body to prevent accidental operation, but my medium-sized fingers had no trouble operating them. All in all, there is nothing outstanding, nor anything particularly worrisome, about this camera's construction.The large, backlit, rear display is impressive. Images are sharp, while menus are easy to read. It can be difficult to see on a sunny day without shade, but the electronic viewfinder (EVF) works well in these conditions and includes everything shown on the larger display. A button switches between the EVF and rear display.The zoom range of this camera (36-432mm) is equally impressive, with images surprisingly sharp throughout the entire zoom range. The two-stage electronic zoom mechanism is brisk, requiring some practice to get precise control. Since even the slightest movement can blur an image at the largest telephoto setting of a super-zoom camera, an optical image stabilizer is important to correct for small movements of the camera (caused by breathing, shaky hands, or whatever). The results are sharper images with the benefit of hand-holding this camera in situations where other cameras without image stabilization might produce blurred images. The IS system in this camera is among the best I've seen in this price range.There are no surprises with picture quality. Images are sharp. Colors are accurate. Focus and exposure metering are spot on - even more so with spot metering and selectable metering zones. Lens aberrations (barrel distortion and edge blurriness) are virtually undetectable in "real-world" photos. Some image noise can be seen above ISO-400. For outstanding larger prints, I suggest staying below ISO-200 (pros will want to stay below ISO-100, just like the old days with film).Purple fringing can be seen in some images (around street lights, for example), but nearly all cameras in this class have this problem. It is caused by the small image sensor (CCD) used in these cameras, with manufacturers trying to wrestle every drop of resolution out of the sensors. Regardless, this camera no more prone to purple fringing then other 7+ megapixel cameras in this class. In fact, the images often contain no more purple fringing than images taken with lower resolution cameras, such as the Canon S3 IS. In the end, purple fringing is really not that important - appears only in limited circumstances, often not that objectionable when present, and can be removed entirely by most image editing software.With an ISO-100 guide number of roughly 29 (wide) - 22 (tele) feet, this camera has one of the strongest built-in flash units on the market in this camera category. Modes include off, auto, forced, slow sync, auto daylight sync, front and rear curtain sync, red-eye reduction, and manual compensation of +/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Recycling times appear roughly in the 8-10 second range, but the flash rarely requires full power or recycling times. The flash is powerful enough to work well with softening attachments, such as screens or socks.The Sony 0.7x wide angle and 1.7x telephoto conversion lenses are fun to use. These screw onto the lens adapter (included) and increase zoom coverage from about 25mm to about 734mm. The high-quality optics keep images reasonably sharp throughout the entire zoom range. Lenses are also available from other manufacturers, offering even wide angle coverage (for example). The adapter also accepts standard 58mm filters, including polarizer, third-party close-up, and creative filters.Like most digital cameras (and perhaps worse than some), the H5 goes through batteries like there is no tomorrow. So, if you plan to use that large display a lot (or the flash, or both), make sure to have plenty of spare batteries on hand. With a full day of shooting, expect to go through a set or two of rechargeable batteries. If spare batteries are limited, take steps to reduce battery drain - such as using the EVF for taking pictures, with the LCD used only for reviewing images afterwards.I shopped carefully before buying this camera, narrowing the list down to just a few - this camera, the Canon S3 IS (6 megapixels or 1.2 million pixels less - among lowest in this camera category, poor construction including plastic tripod mount), the Fuji FinePix S9000 (larger, no image stabilization, sluggish), the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 (larger, proprietary batteries, image noise), and the Samsung Digimax Pro 815 (no image stabilization, proprietary batteries). Even with the issues noted, any of these would still be a fine choice. But the combined features of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 ultimately make it the best choice in this camera category (compact super-zooms).
I have an NU Tech DDW-082 dual format (+/-) writer, firmware version B370, and while it burns other brand DVD-R's at 4X or higher, it burns these Ritek's at 2x. The results are reliable and they play well in my Panasonic RV-31 DVD player. But these are not 4X disks, no matter what the label says.
I got this modem from Circuit City. This was the only cable modem they sell. I got it up and running in my first attempt.My connection seem to be very fast.This modem has a special standby button. I found it very useful. I can get on and off the Internet by a press of this button. This is a great security feature. I looked at several competitors offerings and none of them has anything like that.I don't usually like motorola's products, especially cell phones but this cable modem is a keeper.
I got these speakers to use in my office and the sound quality is superior. I have people comment on the sound when they visit my office. The speakers were very easy to set up and are attractive as well. I highly recommend Bose speakers!
This is my first laser printer, and I'm amazed at how quickly it prints compared to my old inkjet. Text quality is great and the printer is very easy to set up. Mac users be warned, even though the specs say Macs are supported, Samsung ships this printer with a small card inside saying that any reference to Mac support should be disregarded and offers to buy back the printer because of this afterthought. Overall, an excellent value.
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 neat looking PDA the day before the 4th of July. After about 27 days, it died.The battery life really sucked. It requires charging continuously, because you lose all of your data if it goes to zero charge.The battery indicator will lie to you. I downloaded a battery info program to backup the on-board battery indicator and that lied to me as well.There is no way to shut off the backlight, so that is a constant drain on the battery.I bought a WI-FI card, and saw the battery drain to less than 50% in about 15 minutes, so unlimited web surfing is out of the question.Other little things add up to a big pain in my A--!No cradle. The camera shots are really out of focus in low to mid-level lighting (needs a flash, but that would kill the battery also). The case has no belt carrying capability.The slot for the expansion card (SD) is too deeply recessed, so you really have to push the card in deep for it to lock. If you have really big fingers, you might have to resort to using you fingernail to push it in.I probably wouldn't be so harsh with my review if it lasted a bit longer, so I could have gotten my money's worth. Well, maybe Palm will fix it quick. (Is that asking too much?)
This radio/receiver works great, no issues at all. Prior to the next hurricane, earthquake, financial collapse, buy this radio.
usally prefer buying from local vendors but thought this was a high value product. intended originally,for the garage. but ended up replacing the house stereo instead. got item a day ahead of scheduled delivery very satisfied
Set up fairly easily, though it did involve two calls to customer service, and the folks there are not excellent, but eventually they can help. Worked fine, I was happy. Until it flat out quit functioning at all on Day 28 of it's young life.
I picked a Linksys WMLS11B on sale at Best Buy this morning - my wife saw it in the ad and thought it would make a good birthday present. Despite the horribly sparse documentation, setup was relatively painless until I tried to connect to a local "media server" on my home LAN. Oh, if only I had read these reviews first, because I could have spared myself much suffering...First of all, in order to listen to your own MP3 collection using this piece of junk you need to install the bundled MusicMatch software. There are no other options available, but Linksys tech support personnel neither understand nor support the software. I think it is interesting that there is absolutely no mention of MusicMatch made on the device packaging, or even in the installer itself. The first warning I had that I needed MM was when I clicked on "Install Media Server" in the Linksys setup wizard, and the MM installer launched.When I first installed the device on my LAN I was able to listen to internet radio after only 45 minutes or so of configuring the device's settings. Although 50% of the preconfigured stations I tried (after using the "update radio station list" menu option) simply would not play, the ones I wanted the most did, so I was pleased. I then installed the MusicMatch software, built up a media library in MM and tried to connect to it using the Linksys WMLS11B device. I spent an hour or so performing basic troubleshooting steps, including searching the almost nonexistent Linksys knowledge base, before I called Linksys tech support.Although most of the people I talked to at Linksys were very nice, spending 90 minutes unplugging and plugging in the WMLS11B device, and checking and unchecking the same two check boxes in MusicMatch was very frustrating. In the end the Linksys tech was unable to provide any information, solution, or ideas as to what could be wrong. I suggested that Linksys consider replacing MusicMatch with software that they could support and received a very cold response.I'll take this piece of junk back tonight. Now I just need to figure out what to get my wife for her birthday...
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.
I got adapter fairly quickly after placing the order. It plugs in and works as expected. Now I can use the nice earphones I got instead of those uncomfortable earbuds.
I needed to extend audio through a wall from the TV to an audio receiver. This allowed me to wire from the receiver to the wall plate where appearance is not an issue. I then use a standard cable to plug in between the TV and wall plate where appearance is important. No instruction comes with this item so they assume you will know to solder the signal and ground separately on each terminal.
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.
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.
With a lot of us choosing to surf the internet with high speed internet access, whether it is DSL, or a cable modem. It is easy to see how much we all want the right way to surf at high speeds. Although whenever you order high speed internet service from your cable company, you always have to lease or rent the cable modem. Zoom electronics which has made some of the highest quality services knows that feeling. Their external cable modem is convient and easy to setup and works nicely with all operating systems, including Windows XP, and Mac OS X. This also works great with all high speed service companies including Optimum Online from Cablevision, and Time Warner's Road Runner high speed service. I absolutely recommend it if you want to surf at fast speeds, without extra fees for your service.Price: B+Convience: BEasy To Setup: B 1/2+Compatability: B 1/2+Overall: B
This mini ipod is good for use when you are exercising at the gym. I love you!
This product worked well at first. The sound was great and it was easy to understand. I battery power was long lasting but it didn't even last 3 months of regular usage. It stopped working for no reason. Now it doesn't even turn on. This player just .... Don't buy this junk.
I just got my iTrip and tested it with my car radio. Finding the frequency is very easy. Radio produced little bit noise when in a crowded area but otherwise the sound quality was good. I think overall it is a good deal for this price.
One of the best purchases I've made. Never have had a problem with this product and makes transferring data simple between computers.
I am very happy with this product! It really got here fast and in great condition!
If you are looking at this then you have probably looked at the 50mm f/1.8 lens as well--for one third the price of this one. That lens is a great value to be sure, but don't buy the hype about the f/1.8 being enough. I shoot indoors a lot and can't always use a flash, and I don't like using flashes anyway.Much more often than not, my camera automatically goes straight to f/1.4 when in autofocus mode shooting indoors. That being the case, then obviously the f/1.8 would not be quite fast enough. It might seem like a small difference to some, but small differences in lighting can make or break a picture.Let me also just say that it is not doing this lens justice to merely say that you can shoot without a flash with this lens. It is better than that. I am not a fan of flashes. This is just a personal preference of course, but I think flashes add a certain staged look to pictures, and also they tend to give that "flash-y" look to the picture where everything is saturated in brilliant light. With this lens, it is better than having a flash because the lighting is full, bright, and adequate without looking like there is a spotlight on everyone. I wish I could show you guys the pictures this thing takes indoors in low light without a flash. It is really amazing. Even one of my friends who knows nothing about this stuff commented on how amazing the pictures looked--in a lighting sense--knowing that a flash was not used.In addition, I am several situations where flashes would be distracting or annoying to other people in the room. People tend to get more nervous when they see a $400 flash going off every minute or two in the corner of their eye because they think you might zero in on them next. With this lens, and not having to use a flash because it is so fast, I can be much more in "stealth" mode and much more likely to get a great unscripted and natural photo. Again this is just a personal preference of mine based on the types of situations I find myself in. if I was big into outdoor photography, I doubt any of this would matter much.This is a high quality, ultra-fast lens that in my opinion is a must if you do a lot of indoor photography and portrait work like I do, and especially if like me you hate flash photography.
I purchased this for my sisters birthday. Previously I'd bought the same for myself for use on my computer (don't have a notebook yet), I just love it, it's small and fits in my hand wonderfully. I really love the magnify feature on it too as now with just a click of my thumb I can enlarge the view on any page. I used to have to increase print size on my browser each time I wanted to read some print. No cords to hold you back. Wheel that scrolls the pages. I Love it. Just got word from my sister, she loves it too.
This thing is so comfortable, you are not getting out of it.Makes you feel like you are inside the movie when you plug into the tb. I can't believe this thing isn't in every house by now.
For the last reviewer, the hole in the bottom is not intended for the cable. It's there to prevent a suction into the cup holder. Duh. Anyway, the iSqueeze is a inexpensive solution for holding your iPod in a cup holder. It form fits to pretty much any size holder nicely, and is the perfect car solution with the iTrip and the PowerPod. A must buy for car use!
I don't have any special needs, and for what I use it: letters, ocasional photos the machine is great. Ink is very affordable witch is a biiig plus in my books. Set up is a breeze for Windows, for Mac U must download the drivers, but than is smooth sailing.
I recently closed up a swim season of 3k pictures. Going back through all the shots (since I didn't really have time to look at them during the season) I keep coming back to the 50mm shots. The 50mm stands out in a way the 18-200 and 10-24 don't (and those are great lenses). The color, even during a cloudy, drizzly day is astounding, and I was able to keep my shutter speed up so I could get action shots. Sure you shoot differently when you're carrying a 50mm instead of 200mm zoom, but you can compensate for that. You can't make a cloudy day sunny (unless you're a forecaster).Some people have mentioned a white haze at f1.4 & f1.8, and I'll agree that it's there when you're in direct sun. It seems to go away once the sun starts to set. Also, be aware that the DOF below 2.8 is paper thin; at 1.4 it doesn't even go as far as the back of someone's head. If you're shooting multiple people in a shot, make absolutely sure their faces are all at the same distance. If you're used to kit lenses that don't go below f3.5 this takes some adjustment.Buy the 1.4! It's light, it's versatile and it makes you look like a genius. What else can do that for $300?
While watching a movie in the VCR I can see the bleedthroughfrom the channel it happens to be on. Would never purchaseanother toshiba product, ever...
Very nice, heavy-duty product. I use them for metal detecting, and I like their ability to block out external noise, and am confident I can hear very slight changes in tones due to their high impedance (250 ohm). I've worn these for an 8-hour day, and found them to be very comfortable. The 8' coiled cord is a huge plus when working with a metal detector. They have the look and feel of a product that will last for many years of hard use.
My wife and I bought this bag prior to a 2 week Alaska vacation including many planes, trains, and automobiles. Worked like a dream. We have a Nikon D80 that we brought two lenses for as well as an I book laptop that fits well. The sectioned compartments suited our needs well as we traveled. Only complaint would be that I wish it had waist/chest straps to relieve tension on the shoulders when carrying a large load. Overall a very useful bag and we're happy with the purchase.
My Acer 15.4 notebook fits perfectly in this case. The case has sufficient room to store/transport all of the extras that I need for the notebook.The case is very well made, and the price was very reasonable. I am well pleased with this purchase.
I had a similar problem as a previous reviewer: my rechargeable battery petered out a few DAYS after the warranty ran out. Luckily, after a ridiculous dance with customer service, they sent me another one. Within a year, the new one would not hold a charge either.The pictures are really not very good - they're actually worse than my camera phone! The camera on its own holds very few pictures (like, 28 or something), and the flash is a cartridge-type thing that snaps on the camera. Only the camera fits in the case, so you have to find something to do with the flash.Unlike the previous reviewer, my camera did NOT cost $30 - it was more when I purchased it - but even at $30, it is not a good buy. If your kid wants a camera, buy them a kiddie digicam. If you're looking for something inexpensive, surely there are better choices out there!
I love my shuffle, but I am disgusted by the ridiculous prices of accessories. Perhaps the ipod is like a game console - the unit is sold at a loss and the games are where the money is made? But there isn't an iPod accesory under $30, whether it's a piece of velcro or a ziploc bag. OK for priveleged children of the rich, but the shuffle was supposed to be for us common wage-earners. A simple armband shouldn't be more than my phone bill!!
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.
These headphones are so awesome. They work so well, it's like magic.The reason why I got them was so I could listen to my music while I was mowing the lawn. Because before I got them I would have to turn the sound up all the way so I could hear it, but even then it was hard to hear my music and it was hurting my ears because it was so loud. So if you need some noise canceling headphones, this one's for you!!!
Maybe the yellow/orange LED display is a little harsh. But you have to concede that this is a stylish little piece of electronics. We bought this as a gift for a teenager, and she's been delighted with it's abilities ranging from radio to CD player to nightlight to lullaby machine. It's a good value for the money. If you want better sound or more options, look for something more expensive.
I admit it. I order this camera mainly for the color. It was hard to tell what color it actually was online, since it is called blue but looks purple-ish in the photo. Well, after receiving it I can say that it is not royal purple, as I had hoped, but its definitely some type of purple, probably too much so for someone wanting a "blue" camera. In bright light the camera is sort of a muted dark purple. In normal light it is more of a royal blue than purple, but with a purple hue. The color is pretty, but I wish it was more vibrant.Everything else about this camera is great - size, quality, ease of use. My fiance has a very expensive camera with a ton of functions, but when it comes to simple picture taking, he is jealous of how convenient and high quality my little camera is! But, all the reviews below will tell you the technical specifics. When I was shopping for this I couldn't find anything stating if this was purple or blue - and hey it must matter to SOMEONE out there - so I thought I'd solve the mystery, silly as that may be!
I started out with the model behind this one, the AV-3000 - I loved that remote... except I stupidly dropped it onto a door threshold where it landed upside down and cracked the lcd. So I got this one, I love the fact you can program it by pc or laptop. and it stores your programming so even if the remote happens to lose everything you can just restore the setting. The software is a tag tricky. The xpress function wants to assume everything is either on or off. However some hand editing of the macros makes for an easy fix. I got all my remotes (10) into this one on a Sunday morning in about 2 hours. - and with a little fine tuning that evening - all set!So far its been fantastic on batteries and I'm using NIMH rechargeables.This one however I don't carry out to the garage.
I got this cable because it was $3.50 including shipping and handling. So why not give it a try? I'm glad that I did because I'm using it to connect my PS3 with my Samsung 40" LCD TV, the image is amazing and it just works. Like countless others have said before, at a length of 3', you should not have to go with the super-fancy expensive cables.
The only drawback to standard circular polarizers (in my opinion) is that they tend to leave the image a little "cool" to me. When I heard about the idea of a "Warming" polarizer I thought it would be worth a try. I first purchased the 72mm, later got a 77mm, and now completed my collection with a 58mm (which I also can use with an adapater on myCanon PowerShot G15 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized ZoomThe quality of the product is good. The workmanship on all 3 of my filters has been very high. They are well made and not flimsy. I have been happy with the quality of the images made with them and they seem to not "take away" from good L-series glass.
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.
Before buying this product I accidentally bought a 30" Tripod case on Amazon from a vendor, the vendor was kind enough to get the product back and not charge me with re-stocking fee.Anyways I have a Sun-Pak tripod with Roller ball head on top, So I got this tripod cover and its a Perfect fit. The quality is good and easy to carry. There is a small zip where you can put your Camera Lens cover or something even a small wallet.Overall It's a good product and well built, I haven't used it in Rain, however I think it will do not harm to Tripod in Rain too.
I can't complain about a five disc carousel player ..., but I do hope that future models manage to improve on transition time between discs and that they improve MP3 title selection - the unit only displays the first 10 or 11 characters of the MP3 title, and if you should have labeled your tracks by artist first, you're not going to have a clue which song is which if the artist is the same. You might think that a logical track order would help in this capacity, but sadly it doesn't appear to be the case - I couldn't tell you how it determines track order from within a given music folder.
These are the best ear bud headphones I ever owned. Great sound quality (better than Bose)amazing bass and they fit in your ear without struggle. Besides that the price is right. If you have an I-Pod and want to produce good sound quality get V-moda!
This is a great little device for synching your Axim with your desktop. It runs much faster than using the cradle.Here's a couple of helpful hints:1. Install the software first!!! Do not plug the card into your Axim as soon as you get it!2. You may need to configure your wi-fi router to accept the connection using the MAC IP address (this is located on the lable on the CF card) - I have a very simple setup with a Netgear wifi router, I had to go into the router settings and allow the connection.3. If you are having trouble trying to wireless activesync disable your firewall for a minute and try it again.
The 3M screens comes pre-cut for standard sized laptop screens -- mine is a wide format 12.1" screen, but just about all the other standard sizes are available. It attaches easily with five stick-on tabs, and you can remove it easily, although I don't bother to do that. You can see the screen perfectly head-on and maybe 10 degrees to either side, with a very slight loss of brightness. Someone sitting next to you on a plane or at Starbucks sees a black screen. They may wonder what the heck you're doing typing into a laptop that appears to be turned off. (If they're sitting directly behind you, your screen will still be visible.) The value really registered on me last week when I sat next to a guy on a trans-Atlantic flight who didn't have one of these. He spend many hours working on a PowerPoint presentation that was completely visible to me, and which included financial information that was confidential. If you use your laptop to work on private things in a public place, get one of these screens and charge it to your employer.
It is a very good product. We liked it so much that we bought one for our son & daugher as gifts. It is not perfect, but on the whole it is great. It does a great job of getting you to your destination and lets you know where the nearest, gas station, food, bank, shopping,etc.
Parrot has quite a way with the customer. If you install this and it doesn't work because they had the wrong phone listed as "compatible", tough luck for you. Parrot is so right they're wrong. They will not admit an error and will not give you so much as an apology. I would avoid them at all costs.
Easy to install, good written instructions, WIN-XP installed it quickly and completely without problems. Card is recommended for typical use and provides excellent sound quality.
I have not yet tried the lightscribe in this device, but so far I have no complaints, it works great and is very easy to use.
I just got the MR814v2, and I'm very pleased with it. It was quite easy to install, and seems to work perfectly. (...)
This is a really stupid, helpless, not update, concret brain, not easy to use item. it drive you crazy. Look pretty but a it disappoint you for sure. I try it for a month, it always provide wrong information and direction, insist on his own route suggestion even after 50 miles away, he still want you back to his original route until last half mile you almost get destination yourself. CRAZY....it never happened to my other GPS system. TERRIBLE PRODUCT.
This piece of hardware worked the first time I used it, but not since. I also believe that it lost most of the data I needed on my hard drive, so now I am getting a professional to find it. I am a systems engineer with 20 years of professional experience, so I am not dummy.I went to my local computer store and bought a much better device for less money. It works great. I would recommend that you all do the same.
I recommend not getting the kit, as the lens in it is rather pathetic. The only plus the lens had is that it was cheap. Personally, I would recommend getting the body only and then purchasing a prime 50mm 1.8 instead. The total price will be comparible to getting the body and kit lens and you will have a better lens overall.A great camera for the price.
I have complained to PC World and PC Magazine about their high rating of this printer. It's not XP compatible. I've downloaded every driver update to no avail. Finally, Brother suggested I &quot;trick&quot; my XP system by using an old HP driver. It works....some of the time. Every time I push the print button I flinch because I expect the dinging of &quot;printer error.&quot; To make matters worse, it keeps printing garbled pagers over and over again until you turn the printer off or reboot. It won't let you delete the data. If you're using XP, run, don't walk away from this printer. Brother should stick to sewing machines.
In January I ordered a JVC 27D302. This is a decent set for the money (see my review.) But by March I had to admit I was not satisfied. Above all, I had settled for a 27 inch set when I had really wanted a 32 inch. So I swallowed real hard, sent the JVC to the back bedroom, and ordered this Toshiba. I love its picture quality. It is both bright and rich. I would call it 'strong' or 'bold' compared to other sets I have had (including the JVC.) Transient room lighting from lamps does not seem to cause as much annoyance or reflection with this tv as I have experienced with others. The sound is also better than I would have expected. Though I generally listen through my stereo system, the Toshiba's onboard speakers provide good enough 'bread and butter' sound for everday viewing. Also, unlike the JVC, this set has a very low level of hum. I have only a few caveats to the potential buyer. 1). This set has more sensitivity to magnetic interference from speakers than my other units have had. I have moved my (unshielded) speakers farther away, but only after getting some fairly nasty 'staining' which I will need to degauss. 2). You have only two 'video' inputs (svideo/RCA and component/RCA) and an RF jack. So if you use a video input for a satellite dish you have only one high quality input left for a VCR or DVD player, not both. This leaves you with the necessity of using 'creative connections' -- which usually means routing your satellite dish signal through the VCR. I did this with no apparent loss of picture quality, though I would have preferred a direct svideo connection rather than the indirect RCA plugs. Of course, if you have only cable using an RF connection, you will still have both video connections available. 3). The remote control will not operate a DVD player or satellite receiver. 4). The audio outputs are not variable, so you can't control your system amp volume via the tv's remote control. But on the essential criteria by which a tv set is measured -- picture quality -- this set is wonderful. Mated to the superior signals of a satellite receiver or DVD player the Toshiba 32A41 gives outstanding results.
These are no knock offs. I've had trouble with alot of the media I have bought, sometimes I've had to toss half of the discs because they were faulty. I paid like half the normal price for these here and have not had to toss one single disc out.
I bought the hi fi specifically for my little boy's 1st birthday party at the park. I used 6 D size brand new batteries, tested them out in the house and the sound was great.Then by the time I got to the park and turned the hi fi on, I could barely hear the songs. There was ambient noise and what not but even when I turned it on to the loudest it was still not loud enough for the party!!!Anyway, I just let it played for a couple of hours and then all of a sudden it stopped playing. Turns out the new batteries were totally drained...So in short, this is a great piece of hardware for indoor use only.Hence the 4 star rating...
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.
This worked very well for the first 2 weeks. Then for some reason it would only play music out of the left speakers. I verified that the Kensington was to blame after getting the same result in 3 other cars.
I hava a mac and when I tried to hook it up myself I couldn't get it to work. It had mac instructions, but they may not have been complete enough for a semi-techno idiot. Anyway, I called tech support (no wait time) and they fixed my IP settings and it has worked beautifully ever since. I'm still waiting for my rebate though.
Great item, it came in perfect condition and works great. Although it is a bit tough to get through programing all the features this remote has to offer in one setting. I'm usually pretty good with electronics, yet with the vast amount of features, you are definitely going to need the manual! I knew what I was getting into before I purchased this one, but it is well worth it after you get past the programming. If you just want the basic remote buttons programmed to this remote, such as, "power on, play, stop, etc" that is a fairly simple task, but you are missing a lot of the essential button that are custom to your factory remote...this is where it starts to get tricky and time consuming. Programming specific buttons is fairlyif the name of the button isn't there, you can choose a blank button and type in a custom name and program your command using your factory remote, programming the buttons isn's to bad after you get the hang of it, the hard part is when you need to change the name of a button or add a name to a blank button, especially when you have to do this for 5 or so componites. The remote is pregrammed for Sony componites,(which is what I have), but you may have to change to the programmed code to another Sony code to get the basic buttons to work. It really is just the extra buttons to add in. Plan to spend some time programming it to offer all the button's from all of your remote. I printed the full manual out for this remote directly from Sony, IT IS 96 PAGES! Here is the link for the full manual if your's don't come with one[...]There are a ton of things you can do with this remote. It takes some patience, time and some studying of the manual if you want to take full advantage of all the features this remote has to offer. The seller is true to his word and I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. Thank you! A++++. I hope this helps.
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.
the filter is what I expected. It is not too dark, and light reflection much less. it feel comfortable to my eye.
I expected the quality of the pictures to be similar to my computer screen and they are grainy at best. I wish I had known this before purchasing it for a gift.
There's not much to say about this. Most people buy skylight filters to protect their lens optics from damage, and this filter does a fine job of that.
My Autistic son is receiving vestibular therapy and these headphones are pretty much the best in the market, they fit comfortably and are light.
First - in no way should this reflect on the seller! They did their job of sending the toner on time, and when it failed to work, they sent a second one - which to my dismay is headed back also. They have offered a full refund and as far as I'm concerned should still be considered for other ink. As far as this toner, it would not adhere to the paper, the first page *might* come out halfway decent, but the next pages were so light that you couldn't read the majority of the words. That was the second toner cartridge - the first was so light that the FEDEX Shipment label that I printed out for the return I questioned if they would accept it. I learned my lesson. I did this as an experiment as I know a few others that have this printer and wanted to know if it could save us some money. Well it did. I screwed up my system so others wouldn't. Money saved for them. Again, do not take this as a negative on the dealer - just the product not being compatible.
Case Logic does it again! I did some homework, and found this to be, by far, the best high-capacity portable DVD album available.The DVA40 is specialized to DVD use by virtue of its unique page design. Each page fits two DVD's: a pair of booklets/liner notes in plastic sleeves in front of the page, and the corresponding DVD's in protective pockets in the rear. The DVD itself is protected by a flap made of the same material as the page. This means you have to turn the pages carefully (e.g. by grasping their centers), but affords excellent overall protection of the discs. Be careful when closing though: the protective flaps do tend to open out when you close the album, leading to annoying folds and disc exposure. Greater care solves this.The album's exterior koskin finish feels like leather, yet is more scuff resistant. Never tested the koskin on finished wood, but...why wood you? ;-)For those who want their DVA40 to hold *50* DVD's, the only refill you'll want is Case Logic's DVP10, which is uniquely designed to fit the DVA40. DVP5 pages won't work because of a different design.You'll notice that most of those who rated the DVA40 rather lower than average only did so because they can't get one themselves. So if you live in the US, own a portable DVD player, a DVD laptop, or just like to take your movies with you, there is probably no better way to go.
Very quick and good way to identify my luggage. Just laminated my business cards in minutes. Highly reccomendations for any laminating job.
THIS PRODUCT IS SIMPLE AND HAS AMPLE AMOUNT OF MEMORY FOR THE USES I NEED.
The self-help phenomenon seems to be everywhere: in bookstores, on the radio and television, on audio tapes for our Walkman, the variety and number of these tomes and programs seem endless. And it seems to be a modern phenomena, or is it?It may surprise a lot of people, Tom Tiede included, that self-help books have been around almost since the printing press was invented. And though it seems as if there is a neverending proliferation of these self-help tomes these days, the twenties and thirties had more than their share -- the most famous self-help book of all, How To Win Friends and Influence People, was written in the thirties. And its spinoff, the Dale Carnegie Institute, still thrives today.Despite the Oprahization of America, self-help tomes really haven't changed all that much. How could they? The subject is always intrinically the same. No, it's just the angles that have changed, especially with the coming of quantum physics. Many snake oil salesmen have made careers misinterpreting quantum physics through the medium of the self-help tome.So, given all that's out there these days on television and radio and in the bookstore, an examination of this racket is long overdue. Unfortunately, Tom Tiede is not the person to perform such an examination. Despite a few good examples and hits on the mark (Who could miss such an inviting target as Deepak Chopra?), Tiede falls short both in organization and the necessary ingredient of humor. Where a P. J. O'Rourke comes off with a good dose of sarcastic disbelief, Tiede comes off with more than a touch of bitterness toward his subjects, as if they really are to be taken with the utmost seriousness.This is what ultimately does the book in. There are too many screeds and not enough satire. It's like reading the Skeptical Inquirer. Where is the laughter? If you really want to read this book, then I suggest you local library, and if you simply must buy a copy (and I know many of you are scannig these reviews looking for justification), then wait until it comes out in paperback, where your financial expense won't be as great, although you will have to accept less when you put sell it to the used book vendor.
I got a Video 30gig iPod for a Christmas/post-operation present, although I was intending to get a Creative Zen Neeon.. (I was always against iPods because they were so trendy and I thought they were overrated) But my brother wanted to order an iPod for me, because he could get a 20 percent discount on it. So I said, what the heck and let him order it. I saved up for it, but my mom decided to pay the 50 dollars for it. I ordered it from target.com, and about a week later I received it. When I recieved it, I was quite pleased with the video. The colors were simply dazzling, but it was a pain that you had to buy videos. A day later, I look at my iPod and realize-just like most of the reviews here- that there is a significant amount of SCRATCHES on it. I left it in its case, and only listened to it about 2 or 3 times. A few days later, I brought the iPod to my doctors appointment on full charge with it playing a playlist (because I didn't want to drain the battery from constantly using the backlight- so I made a playlist to eliminate that). And the thing died in about 20 minutes. However, the same day I decided to return it to a Target store and returning it was extremely easy. I told them how it was defective and they checked the box to see if everything was there and they went and got me another one. Before I even OPENED the iPod's box, I ordered a case and screen protector on eBay for about 10 dollars in total- to try to prevent those scratches from happening. I suggest if you want to prevent your player from getting scratches, buy screen protectors/a case FIRST. Sure, you might have to wait a week or two (if you bought it online/ebay), but it's totally worth it. Now, I've had my iPod about 2 or 3 weeks and it's scratch free and I totally love it.PROS+ All the songs this thing can hold. I mean wow.. 30 gigs? I have about 20 gigs in my whole familys music library- and thats 6 people.+ The video feature- I didn't get the iPod just for the videos, but hey-it's a plus.+ The colour screen. I know if its a video it has to be colour screen- but I like it. It's snazzy.CONS- I cannot stress this enough... HOW EASILY/MUCH THIS THING SCRATCHES! 300 dollars and we can't even have a product that we wouldn't have to worry about getting scuffed up? Even so, Apple should have gave us a better case. They can afford it. This flimsy thing we get doesn't really even protect the iPod (not mine, at least :/ )- Replacing batterys- I think we should get like a free battery replacement or something, but eh. Oh well.
I ordered this RAM to upgrade what my Mac Mini had in it. Popped it in and it worked like a champ. Hats off to Amazon and Crucial for a quality product at an affordable price!
I love my Navigon 7100 so much that I bought one each for my mother, sister and several friends as gifts.Navigon 7100 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS NavigatorIts ability to show which lane to drive in to ensure you don't miss your exit is a handy capability. With other GPS systems, the GPS had to constantly recalculate because I would miss a turn due to the directions being unclear. With the Navigon 7100, if I don't understand the directions, I always have the screen to show me where to go. I live in a heavy traffic area so the free traffic routing is what made me switch from my Garmin Nuvi 660.Garmin n&uuml;vi 660 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorInitially, the battery for my mother's Navigon 7100 would not hold a charge. After playing with the GPS for a day, I realized that my mother was not turning her Navigon 7100 off when she was not using it. She was inadvertently placing the GPS in standby mode. Once I told her to hold the power button for 7 - 10 seconds, she no longer had problems with her battery.I prefer to use my stylus only when necessary. However, there are times when the Navigon 7100 will only operate when I use the stylus. I'm not sure what that is about, but I simply take my stylus out when my Navigon 7100 is being temperamental.My only complaints concern the bluetooth operation and the difficulty obtaining a satellite signal when the sky is cloudy or I am in the city amongst tall building. I have read the manual from cover to cover, but still do not understand why I must set up my handsfree cell phone operation every time I restart the Navigon. All in all, I am very satisfied with my Navigon 7100. My family and friends have called me on several occasions to tell me how much they like the Navigon 7100 and how it saved them time on trips.
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.
He comprado el cableRCA AH16100SN 100 Ft. 16-Gauge Speaker Wire. Es de gran calidad, perfecto para cualquier equipo de sonido. El cable es grueso, de gran resistencia y viene con hilo de cobre de gran calidad. Una vez trenzadas las terminales es el tama&ntilde;o ideal para introducir en el equipo, el 14-G puede ser demasiado grueso. El cobre esta envuelto en goma flexible transparente muy resistente, y una de las dos v&iacute;as esta marcada con una linea blanca muy &uacute;til para diferenciar la polaridad, una vez instalado el cable esta linea no se ve. Altamente Recomendado por su gran calidad y bajo precio, en eBay esta misma bobina de cable cuesta 29 dolares o mas, con env&iacute;o incluido. Perfecto en miYamaha YMC-500BL NeoHD Media Controller/AV Receiver (Black)
I really like these headphones. I have pretty sensitive ears, and lots of bud-style headphones really start to feel uncomfortable to me after 10 or 15 minutes of use. These headphones, however, were comfortable enough to wear for a few hours, without feeling like the buds were trying to bore themselves into my ear canal. Their hinge design also makes them very easy to carry around in a pocket... more-so than the flex style "foldable" headphones which make it feel like your stuffing stuff into an over-full closet whenever you put them somewhere. The hinged design also makes them fairly amendable to having the cord wrapped around them--which is another thing their flexible counterparts don't always pull off well. On top of all that, they have pretty good sound quality for their size.However, with the benefits come the costs. I've owned about 4 or 5 pairs of these--they do not last. I used them mostly for running, about 3 or 4 times a week on average, and most of them would only last about 4 months. Inevitably, one of two things would happen.1. The plastic, which is very brittle, would break...just like the picture depicted above.2. One of the buds would stop working, resulting in a tendency to drift in the direction of the working bud while running (for some of us).Fortunately, being the hoarder that I am, I saved all the broken pairs. Because I enjoyed everything else about these headphones, I went through the trouble of taking the good ear-buds from a set where one of the buds had already broken off, and affixed them (Dremel + super glue) to a set where the ear buds had stopped working. This Frankenstein pair actually ended up lasting years...suggesting that some of these headphones were using a bad batch of plastic, and some were using a bad batch of speakers or wiring.Anyway, I'm sad they seem to have stopped producing them. Perhaps I will try the highly ratedSony Ultra Lightweight MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphones, which look like they might have durability/quality issues as well, but are much cheaper.
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.
If you want it for weather, great; but if you want it for transmitting for CB purposes, don't bother. i bought 2 and what a waste! They can only transmit well up to 600 feet, and tops out at 1/2 mile. If you live in town, that may not matter to you, but if you're in the country at all, it won't make it. Find a longer range unit cause this one is NOT it! i used a car model in my home with a antena on our TV tower that worked great for years. But this i repeat is a waste of $ for a CB! Sorry, but i must speak the truth, wish i could get a refund!
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 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 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 product of course is neede to any high def. hook up.. I now buy all my stuff from monoprice,com great site with great prices.
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
The Lowepro lens case 1N is a perfect fit for my Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera. It's much smaller than a regular camera bag in the same way that the lumix GF1 is smaller than a DSLR camera while giving the same high image quality. Nice match. Both the camera case and the camera are of high quality construction. The case has enough solid padding to allow me to carry around my GF1 camera in my pack sack or briefcase without worrying about it getting damage.
I bought this product so I could share files and a printer between my desktop and my laptop. My laptop already had an existing LAN card so I didn't need to install on of the NICs on it. I opened up my desktop and slid the card right into one of the available PCI slots and closed the desktop up and turned it on. Windows recognized the card and I used the included drivers disk to install the drivers. These were all step by step instructions that I followed. Excellent instructions. Then I followed the instructions for file and print sharing and within ten minutes I was transferring files from my laptop to my desktop and printing files from my laptop on my desktop's printer. BTW...the two computers have to be within 50 feet of each other or else you'll need a new cable.Simple setup. Works well. Great price.There's only one small problem. The file transfer isn't incredibly fast. So transferring files of more than five megabytes takes more than a few seconds. Not much to gripe about though.
haven't used it yet, but looks good. I'll try it in a few days. That's all i can say for now
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 would reccommend any Sony computer. With built in Firewire(i.Link) and USB it is perfect for the digital lifestyle. And you can't beat the price for the performance. Also one thing to note. This computer comes with an open AGP port so that you can upgrade the video card. The on board video isnt that great so you may want to do that upgrade. The 740 series does not have the AGP port option so that is what makes this a great buy. Also check out the rebate...
This is a great product. I have owned one for a few weeks and it is very cool. Looking at the iQue3600 as only a GPS navigation unit, it has performed perfectly and far exceeded my expectations. Garmin really has the gps navigation software perfected and the palm platform with the 320x480 16 bit screen makes for a pretty impressive package (much better resolution than more expensive in car units). The voice promps work great and the palm interface makes for real ease of use. If you have used a palm before, you will learn the GPS software in a couple of hours. Besides outperforming any GPS nav system in its price range, the iQue 3600 is also a full featured palm with mp3 and voice recorder. If you travel for business, you must get one. The Quefind program has a database of hotels, restaurants, ect, with phone numbers. If you see a place you'd like to eat, call and get reservations, then press &quot;route to&quot; and the iQue does the rest.There is a lot of bashing of this product for alleged hard resets. I have never had one, although I did upgrade the firmware via Garmins website. I actually almost didn't buy the iQue 3600 because of some of the negative reviews I read here and elsewhere. Then I saw a newsprogram on undercover marketing and now believe that some of the negative product reviews here and elsewhere are the work of paid marketing folks pretending to be normal consumers. The dollars at stake are too large and this meathod too easy and inexpensive for it not to be happening.I looked into Garmin and discovered that they are a 5 billion dollar company with a great reputation in the GPS area. So I figured that if the product becomes defective within the first year, Garmin would stand by its warranty and fix it.If you buy this unit, also buy the car mount kit and a 256mb card. For about $600 you get a perfectly sized easy to use GPS navigation system that really works, and it also is a fully functional palm (you can even run other programs while the gps system is running). Everyone that I have shown it to can't believe what it can do or the price. You pay $300 - $500 bucks for a decent handhold anyway, for a little more, you also get a state of the art gps system with voice and a great screen. My bet is that this will be a very hot gift for Christmas this year.
Don't buy these adapters. The plastic body is made of a very brittle plastic that breaks easily. I bought 12 for a project I was doing and about half of them are broken. Spend a little more to get all metal adapters.
Needed for a job which had an old requirement of a dual cassette deck.This is just what I needed.
I have to say that [...] bucks is alot to spend on some computer speakers. After I heard them at home I was stunned for words to describe how the audio draws you into the games amd movies. I actually bought a second set of these when I was deployed to Iraq and if one of the guys in my unit hadnt plugged them into a 220V outlet I would still be enjoying them. These are 110V ONLY!!! Other than that, these speakers are very well built, easy to clean, and easy to set up. The mic jack is great for plugging in your ipod without firing up your pc... I have used these as TV speakers as well, since I dont have a receiver and amp...they did great there too.Buy these you will not regret it.
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.
There is so much about this package; I hardly know where to start.The hardware and software was easy to install (at least with my system - be sure to check out the minimum system requirements). The sound card plugged into an available PCI 2.1 Compliant Slot, the front access panel slipped into an available bay, and the two easily connected with the supplied ribbon cable, the software was installed and the system was ready to be used.Addition information at: http://www.soundblaster.comSome Features---------------1) The package gives you the ability to record audio at 24-bit/96Khz quality and comes with a convenient internal drive for easy front-panel access, with remote.2) It is the first sound card to be THX certified.3) Library search play-list (automatic) with volume matching and hiss removal for MP3s4) The connectors on the card include:a) Line Level Out (front, Rear, Center, Subwoofer & Rear Center)b) Line Inc) Microphone Ind) SB1394/Firewire Porte) Telephone Answering Device Inf) Analog and Digital CD Audio Ing) 15 pin midi / Joystick extension headerMinimum System Requirements--------------------------------1) Pentium II Celeron 350Mhz AMD-K6 450Mhz or Faster2) Intel AMD or 100% Compatible Motherboard3) Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, SP2, or XP4) 64MB of memory for Windows 98SE and ME, 128MB for Windows 2000 SP2 and XP5) 600MB of free hard disk space6) PCI 2.1 Compliant Slot7) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installationThese are some of the basic requirements there are additional requirements that can be found at http://www.soundblaster.com.
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.
This worked so great that my Mom stole it from me and now I will be ordering a new one for my self!
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.
The Scan Disk 4GB is great for cameras with an incredible amount of storage capacity. I also give 5 gold stars to the seller of this product. It turned out that this scandisk disn't fit my camera and he gave me an immediate refund, no questions asked. It's great when you get really good customer service like that!
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!
This DVD player has changed my life. I know that may be a little dramatic but I seriously feel that way. I bought this player b/c I wanted an inexpensive dvd player that I could easily take to the gym, strap onto monitor part of any cardio equipment and watch all my favorite tv shows/movies on dvd. I have been able to do all of that with this player.Pros: battery lasts about 2 hrs. I have NOT had any problem w/ audio-even on planes. small, compact so it's great for travel-whether to gym or airport.Cons: I have not been able to play DVD-R+. I'm using verbatim, so maybe that's the problem, but I'll have to wait to see. Carrying case is horrible.P.S. The player has even hit the ground a couple of times and it still keeps working-I don't recommend dropping it if you can help it though.
I got this router for $14.00 new so I will say when I first got it it worked great until I reset it to because I forgot my password for my wireless connection. I tried resetting everything three times . I have had it with this router . I would not recommended this to anyone ,including my own worst enemy.It will automatically go back to the main page when logged into any accounts.I even looked for a firmware update their was none available. When I tried watching music videos it would not load it would just freeze up.I disconnected the router and sure enough it was the culprit.This is my first netgear router and will be my last.
Apple continues to impress with their speed of improving technology. We traded up from an ipod mini and were very impressed!
These phones are really comfortable, deliver solid bass and have a good reproduction all through the frequency spectrum. Just be sure to try all sizes of cushions that come with it. The first one I tried was too small and I almost thought I'd wasted my money until I saw the little instruction on the cushion pack about trying out all of them.The downsides are that the tone of these phones is a wee bit on the lower side, whereas all my Sony gear sounds very even and flat to marginally high. Also, the cushions make weird crinkling sounds in the ear while I adjust them. It's irritating! The length of the cord could've been more as well. Anyhow, these are more of nitpicks than real issues so I would recommend these phones as a good buy.
These headphones have excellent sound quality and are very well constructed. I use them on my Zune and my Yamaha Home A/V System, with outstanding results. My son has a set of Bose headphones and neither he or I can tell any difference in sound quality between the two brands. I actually prefer these over the Bose. They are very comfortable. I also have a HUGE head and they fit me very well. With these being under $100 I really don't think you can go wrong getting them. I think the majority of people will be very pleased.
Perfect, just what I needed to extend my USB Phone cord to the house Wall charger plus I added another 4-foot USB cord with THIS adapter so I can stand up or set comfortably while talking and phone is charging at the same time.
the Coby is everything you said it would be. Very pleased with the ease of operation and the quick charging time of four hours. Some others are 6 or 8 hours.the Coby seems able to play any DVD no matter how badly they are scratched. Work even when our DVD player with TV does not recognize the disk.
I bought this personal DVD player WHEN THEY FIRST came out. I am using the same one now 11/2011. Super personal, super reliable. I took it everwhere. The battery finally won't hold a charge. Looking to find a new battery.
Netgear product really sucks. Do not buy any products form NEtgear. There are thousands of users of this product and all compalins about dropping network connections. And to top that off, they charge shipping to replace the router. I would never buy a product from Netgear again. The products are unreliable and really crappy.
Excellent camera. Slightly more bulky than the SD600 but the stabilizer works very well
I've been wanting to switch out the old stereo in my S-10, but could not find an install that didn't get rid of the cubbyhole under the factory head unit. this made installing my new Pioneer a breeze.
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.
Save yourself $100 and buy these over the Monster cables. There is no discernible difference according to various studies on Youtube. Highly recommend.
I would rate everything a 5, if I could easily enter and find coordinates that are not my personal waypoints, or online geocaches. Maybe It is possible, but I haven't found it in the instructions.
After searching through endless PDA &quot;closeout&quot; models and suffering sticker shock looking at the so-called &quot;new&quot; replacements, I came to the conclusion that the Viewsonic V-36 had and still has the most useable features for the money. The HP models have clearer, easier to read graphics displays but cost far too much. The Sonys are even more overpriced. Look carefully, review the included features and price any accessories you might want (especially with the sonys)and after actually trying each model, you will find that the V-36 is a true &quot;best buy&quot;...
This item works as advertised with the models that is supposed to fit, even with my 20 year old Velbon tripod. Fast shipping and good packaging.
This is my first portable cd player. I use it with a Sennheiser MX500 Earbud.The soundstage is open, wide, dynamic.I like it.
Leave it to Sony to design the best PDAs! Based on the Palm OS, the CLIE PEG-NR70V is easy to use and easy to look at. Beautiful display, clear crips colors, built-in MP3 and built-in camera. The camera is more for the "cool" effect rather than being that useful, but worth the extra $100 or so for the fun of it.This is larger than some PDAs, so if a tiny PDA is your thing -- this isn't for you. But with the size you get a real QWERTY keyboard, digital camera, LARGE color swivel screen, MP3 player, and much more.I can't recommend this item enough -- enjoy!!
I like this converter. I can plug my Laptop into it while in the car, and be productive all day long. I don't have to worry about my laptop battery dying or having to wait for my PC to boot when I need info.
This item is a complete waste of money. The plastic is very generic looking and the strap looks like its been made by hand.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
If you haven't figured out already from the other reviews....definitely don't buy this model specifically and I'd say don't buy anything made by Western Digital.I had this up and running about 9 mos...used it to clean off an old computer. Accessed it maybe 6x over that 9 months, then when I went to use it again...wouldn't power up.I did not even leave this plugged in all of the time...but power supply still went bad.Like all other negative reviews you will read, customer service was not responsive only saying that I was past the 30 day warranty.They did offer to sell me a new power supply (yes they were apparently in stock as of 11/6/09) for about $19 delivered...but when I asked they said this new power cord had 'no warranty' of any type.So...my solution was to go out and buy a new housing with it's own power supply ($30)and transfer the guts of the hard drive to it's new home. Hopefully the HD itself won't go bad or all my data will be gone.
I was very satisfied with the seller. The item arrived super fast and the product quality was great. I have the handy little thing stuck in my USB drive right now and I've had no problems whatsoever.
I bought this as a replacement for a 5 year old KVM that was giving me fits. I based my purchase of this device on price, the fact that it was available with free shipping and the good reviews of those that purchased this. I agree with the good reviews. This is a great KVM for the price. It worked right out of the box and hasn't given me a hiccup yet. I recommend it based on price and performance. It's probably not the best KVM ever, but it's the best one you'll ever buy for 16.55.
Never really looked at Westinghouse in the past, but this guy was sitting next to the Samsung at BB and Westinghouse had a better picture; was brighter, clearer, and had better colors. Now I know what you see in the store usually is not what you have when you get home. But, this Westinghouse has been an exception. Wonderful in every aspect. The only thing I don't really like about is the side controls. Each button has basic and advanced functions assigned to them. Makes setting adjustments a little cumbersome, not difficult just a little frustrating. Got it for a fair price. So far (and I repeat, so far) I am 100% happy with this purchase. After the one year warranty passed I will defintely know if Westinghouse past reputation is still with them. I actually expect something bad to happen, but its possible they have reach the level Sony has been at for some time.
I was not happy with the MP3 player when I recieved it because the slider was broken. I had to send it back for a new one. The second one that I recieved was in excellent condition when I recieved it. My next step...download songs. However, I then realized that you have to use SonicStage 4.0 to move songs from the internet or personal computer onto the player. I was not able to install this program on our main computer and when I called Sony they were no help! I then put the installation disk into an older computer at our house and it worked. Needless to say it is a hassle to have to go through all this work. Finally I got a few songs onto the player, but then I had trouble getting the USB to pop out when I moved the slider. I think that Sony needs to make the player more friendly with other computer programs and work on the slider!
Its A Memory Card. That sums it all up. It works fine with my camera, and it holds many pictures. If you need a memory card, this is a good one to get. It is cheap and can hold many pictures.Five Stars
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.
Since I read those articles, I've been wondering how it feels like and see on my Rebel XT, IT AWESOME and I love it, looks like a ultra pro camera, I recommend it, it so rugged and you feel heavier and solid camera.
Great product. Customer support was great. Needs to supply users manual in book form.
I have always liked Canon's pruducts and this one is even better yet!I haven't had it long but I have tested each function and they all work beautifully! I print a lot of photo's and they look fabulous!I haven't had it long enough to judge ink usage but so far so good!
Pros:Fit my 10" Asus EeePC PERFECTEasy InstallCons:Maybe a bit priceyMinor reflection on black backgrounds
This charger works great and does exactly what it's supposed to do. I use it every day and it's worth the price.
I've had a Mirra server for just over a year and it's been a love hate relationship - mostly hate. I have a 55GB music collection that I back up on my Mirra. I learned the hard way that hard drives fail when I lost my entire collection. I ripped all of my CDs (again) and bought a Mirra to keep my music, photos and other personal data backed up. The Amazon product description pretty much covers what the Mirra is supposed to do. Here's what else you should know:1) The software is really flakey and resource hungry. The Mirra software seems to often get confused about what is backed up and what is not - you really have to wrestle with it to get it to work. When Mirra released their 2.0 software, it toasted my Mirra - the hardware refused to respond. It was under warranty and Mirra fixed it but I was becoming warry. Resource-wise, it's a hog - When you reboot, the Mirra software launches immediately - basically monopolizing your PC's processor for about 2 minutes, while it completes its initial background scan (the windows task manager shows Mirra as the culprit). My wife still complains that the PC freezes up for minutes after she reboots (rebboting is often required after antivirus updates, software installation, etc). In the name of keeping our data backed up, we lived with it.2) When it's show time, Mirra fails - BADLY. Yes, it happened again... The hard drive that houses my music collection and other important data failed. When it happened, I was actually pretty pumped, because I had everything backed up! The cost of the Mirra and my patience with the crummy software paid off! NOT. After installing a new hard drive, I was stunned to see that the Mirra had incorrectly assumed almost all of my backed up data had been deleted (I'm guessing that the Mirra software tried to scan my failed drive, which still appeared as a drive but could not read/write - when the Mirra software did not see the data, it probably assumed I deleted it ). Normally, you would use the Mirra software to simply "save" the backed up data back to the new hard drive.... In my case this would not work because about of my data was marked deleted by the Mirra software. I could only "save" about of my data back to my new drive. When Mirra thinks a file is deleted, it still saves the file, but you have to go into each deleted file and manually "restore" the file - I spent almost 2 days recovering over 6000 files. To make matters worse, at times the Mirra software would not even give me the option to "restore" a "deleted" file - I had to reboot my PC until the option magically re-appeared. Even worse - apparently Mirra does not actally back up every file in a directory that you designate/mark for backup. For example, Mirra does not back up "hidden" files - unfortunately album art files are stored as "hidden" by Microsoft. I spent months updating my music to have album art (I have a media center pc and it's really nice to see the album art when playing a song) - all that work was lost. I'm still recreating the album art for all of my CDs a month after the crash. You get the idea - when it came to doing what it's supposed to do, Mirra fumbled BIG TIME - files that were supposed to be backed up by my Mirra were permanently lost - unforgivable.3) The Mirra hardware is nothing special - it's an off-the shelf PC (Mini-ITX motherboard/form factor) running Linux. The back panel offers all of the normal PC connections - some are hidden - peel back some of the backing and you can see the PS2 Mouse and Keyboard ports. Do a search for FIC Falcon and you'll find the hardware readily available. The most important part of what I just told you is that the OS is Unix.... I didn't realize what a bad idea this was until my hard drive failed and my Mirra was refusing to give me back my files (by not offering a restore option) - I had NO way of getting the hard drive out of the Mirra to recover the files via MS Windows. With Mirra, the files are stored on a PC running a completely different OS - this seems like a really bad idea for casual PC users (target user for Mirra). Also, be warned that the cooling fan SCREAMS - my Mirra is in my basement - anywhere else and it would keep the kids awake at night.4) Yes you can access your files remotely. However, remember that most ISPs limit "upstream" bandwidth - when you remotely retrieve files from your Mirra, they are uploaded from your network and are subject to much narrower bandwidth . Don't expect speeds faster than 100Kbps when retrieving files remotely.Bottom line: Stay away from this solution - a cheap off-the shelf PC paired with really flakey software.
The last time I went shopping for hi-fi headphones was back in 1982, when I purchased the at-the-time mid priced leader Yamaha HP-1, an on-the-ear open back headphone. I still have them. Compared to the Denon AH-D1001S they sound muffled, veiled, and ill-defined in the bass. The only attractive aspect of the HP-1 is a natural lower midrange, but nothing else about them can compete with the Denon in terms of clarity, accuracy and neutrality. At nearly the same time I owned the Stax SR-84 (SR-80 headphones plus SR-4 partnering amplifier), an electret design that represented very high quality in headphones at the time. Compared to the Stax's, the Denon has nearly the same level of transparency across the frequency range but much more satisfying - and accurate - bass. It's mainly about "balance" and the Denons show this to be its trump card against other headphones.The Denon AH-D1001S (and the other D1001 versions that are simply color scheme changes) quickly gets your attention with a transparent and fast sound. It has the ability to follow complex music passages and at the same time is revealing of subtle details within the mix. The upper midrange is very slightly forward sounding, giving a lighter sound when balanced against the bass, but this is not a detraction from the overall enjoyment of music and does not depart too far from accurate balance. If, like me, you want accuracy (and not on-the-go pop-flavored "fun" sound that becomes fatiguing) for which to gain the most your recordings have to offer, the bass from the Denon AH-D1001S will have you grinning. Like most around-the-ear sealed back headphones these will give good reach into the lowest octave but without the uneven, tubby quality typical of this type of 'phone.Recording after recording I appreciate the highly revealing nature and transparent quality in the bass. It is easy to distinguish between Bass Viola and Cello. Want to follow the seismic bass at high volume from rock band Tool? The Denons will put you there. Want to savor the turgid pulsing keyboard lows from Laurie Anderson? You'll find them glorious through the Denons. The highs are appropriately delicate when the music calls for it and give good sense of air and transparency and are well balanced against the rest of the frequency range.While overall you can't say the Denon AH-D1001S sounds as transparent, lithe, fast and detailed as say, a high end Stax electrostatic headphone at 5 times the cost, the Denon does a very respectable job of allowing a close look at the music artist's and recording engineer's intent without missing important recorded detail.If anything leaves me questioning the Denon's ability, it is a minor veiling of the midrange that doesn't allow one to explore, say, the finger skin rubbing on stringed instruments. However, I never feel wanting for more musical involvement - I enjoy all my recordings and have no urge to run out and find a better set of headphones.The Denon AH-D1001S is involving, natural and detailed with an extended, robust (though neutral and controlled) bass. One caution - the Denon needs at least 60 hours of break-in time to eliminate a somewhat dimensionally flat and un-dynamic sound.Comfort has been the reason I have never joined the hard core headphone listener's camp. It seems no headphone has been comfortable enough to listen for more than an hour or so. While the Denons took a little tweaking for me to find "the right spot" for comfort on my head (the top band needs to be slightly toward the front of my crown) and I needed to bend the top band slightly to remove pressure on the top of my head, they are nearly comfortable enough to forget I am wearing them. I find them very comfortable. Some may find them slightly confining around the backs of the ears (like me) yet it is possible to find a position to accommodate. (My solution was the forward-position of the band on top of my head.)I can't speak to their portability for use as high-activity headphones, but they appear robustly built and will be an easy amplifier load for small battery powered music devices. These Denons will play very loudly with minimal power. Those with smaller heads may find it a challenge to keep these on while running.I also appreciate the included 11.5 ft. extension cord included and 1/8 in. female-to-1/4 in. male adapter.
No review @ this time. I gave it as a gift to my wife and not sure how she likes it.
This is really a neat gift. My grandfather lives in another state (Oregon) and rarely sees his kids and grandkids. Now he is getting new pictures from all kids &amp; grandkids every night with his Ceiva Digital Photo Receiver. I mailed him one and all he had to do was plug it into an electrical outlet and plug in the phone line and press a button. Now every night it automatically calls the Ceiva website and retreives any pictures we kids have sent. He also gets new weather forecasts with his new pictures every morning when he wakes up. An incredibly easy way to keep families in touch. One note: I was worried at first because dad does not have a compuer &amp; &quot;that internet thing&quot;, but thankfully with Ceiva they are not needed!
This is a good mp3 play but heavy, and thick. The music file system can only displayed by artist, albulm ect instead of by folders you creat. Although the language can change to Chinese, but it can not show the artists' names in chinese.So you can not find your chinese songs easily. The FM radio and recorder are good. It takes quite long to charge the machine from your comptuer. Returned it to Amazon.
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.
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.
This device works well since it has almost full range of the FM dial (however it does not go down to 87.9 or what ever the lowest frequency our car's radio does). The USB port on the back makes it easy to charge the iPod (as long as you have the cable) or any other USB chargeable device (i.e. blackberry, etc...). This allows you to mange the battery on your iPod by not always having it plugged it; which will kill it faster then normal use.The only down side I have seen is cell phones interfere with it, and you can get noise if the unit is hit (this is not a big deal as normally it is not touched while listening to an audio book or netcast).
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.
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.
This comes with the adaptor (that goes into the back of the deck where the cd changer would go) and another cable that will plug into your ipod. You do not need to purchase the "suggested" item, Belkin Audio Y Cable splitter 1-mini Plug/2-RCA Plugs (6 feet)! One comes with it!!!!
I only use Sandisk cards in my old camera (Nikon D40) and in my new camera Nikon D3100. They are the very best cards and have never had any problems with them
This is the best MP3 player i h ave ever used. Gorgeous video, easy to use user interface, and great sounding music. This product is better than all current iPods, in my opinion. However, it scratches easily, and BSE is available for purchase. It's the first thing you MUST get. This player certainly deserves the Best of Show award that it earned at CES.
Had to buy this cable... It should have come with the charger. At least it was not so expensive.
Came fast, exactly as stated in description, works perfectly, no complaints whatsoever. Very good deal as well, with no interference.
It's really great and I haven't had any problems at all with it. There are probably newer mice out now that are better but this one is still a great upgrade over most mice that come with a new computer.Just a quick update - 3 years now and have had zero problems with it.
Great sound. But I was looking for a cd player that plays MP3 cds. Even though Sony advertises that the unit does, it does not. It will play cds that you create in audio cd mode, not a problem, but no tags only track numbers. The digital tuner works really well. Will play MP3 players through "line in" jack in the front of the unit. Easy operation even without the remote.
1. Product arrived open, bent, and dented. (shipper?)2. Rivet missing from 75 ohm transformer.3. Bow-tie standouts included 3 out of 4 proper bolts. One bolt far too short to fasten bow-ties, obviously wrong length compared to other three bolts.I was able to straighten bends and dents with my favorite hammer. Pliers helped too.HEADING OUT TO HARDWARE STORE TO FIND PROPER BOLT! WHEN I HAVE TO SPEND TIME CORRECTING OBVIOUS PRODUCT FLAWS, I AUTOMATICALLY GIVE LOWEST POSSIBLE SCORE.I purchase stuff online to avoid spending time running around to brick and mortar. I am now in the worst case scenario - buying online and running around burning time and dino sauce.Have not yet erected this antenna on the mast. Will rate reception when I get the product fixed.
Sennheiser is a very good brand specially this audio head phone the sounds is very clear and soft the volume control is very good.I recommand this speaker for every one who wants a good audio head phone .
Reasonable stereo only power for two pairs of speakers--No preamp, so if you want to use a turntable, another component will be needed for the job. RCA jacks for four components. Possibly, this is the least expensive source of power for a somewhat finicky music listener who is not looking for a multi-channel home theater receiver or amp and does want it to drive A and B pairs of speakers.
Thank you very much for this item. It served great as the holiday gift this year. Everything was in working order and my brother-in-law loved it. I hope to purchase from you again!
So good it might bring back &quot;sneaker net&quot;.
I have had this fan for about a year now and it is very quiet and reliable. The fan is so quiet as to almost be unnoticeable -- the hard drive access sounds are much more audible. About four months after purchase, the fan started squealing intermittently and then abruptly stopped altogether. I wrote the good people at Antec and they immediately shipped me out a replacement bottom to the enclosure for free. That fixed the problem and everything has been great since.I use this enclosure for the hard drive I use to back up five Macs via Time Machine -- the drive gets accessed a lot and needs to be kept cool. This housing has worked perfectly.
worked great in my setup with a Linksys NSLU2 - despite concerns it was too big for unit to manage. Cavalry drive of similar stats did not work.
I bought this camera after much review. I waited to own this for more than 6 months to give it a fair chance before I reviewed it. Well this honeymoon is over!I had a slim Canon that my husband took for a swim. I loved that little camera, but after reading about some of the Canon issues, and talking to the experts at the camera store I thought I should move on. This Kodak had everyone talking and it seemed like such a great purchase. My husband was surprised I went with a Kodak, but all I heard was how much Kodak has done to improve their products and move ahead of their competitors! Everyone tells you how wonderful this Kodak is - has all the features. It really wowed me when I looked at it. All I can think is they haven't experienced anything else. Now I'm not pro, but I take lots of pictures, so I consider my self an amateur expert. I have had digital, big and this small for 5 years. This camera is not worth the money. The only photos that seem to turn out are those with absolute perfect outdoor lighting. Forget about taking a picture indoors and forget about anything close. Don't try to capture your kids in action or blowing out their candles on their birthday cake. Don't try to take a photo of that beautiful flower in your garden or you childs toothless smile. They are either blurry or bad lighting. I have a pretty steady hand and it takes me forever to get a good picture. I post a lot of things for sale on the internet and I get so frustrated trying to take a simple shot in my self made studio that I could scream at times. I haven't complained much out loud about this camera, because I made such a big deal with everyone about my research. I believed what I read from everyone else here and elsewhere. Big mistake. I will be selling this or sending it for a swim with my husband very quickly.My advice, make sure you have a return policy you can use with this.
This thing is JUNK. If and when it works it has a mind of it's own.It will only work for a few minutes and then dump all of the songs in it. I have to constantly reload it with music.Spend the money and buy a REAL MP-3 !!!!!!!!!
Don't bother with the Companion 3 speakers. My friend dished out the extra $150 for them, and my Companion 2 speakers sound just as good. These speakers have plenty of bass if that's what you like (they can make my computer desk shake), but I actually turned the bass down with the equalizer on iTunes to suit my personal preference (after all, that's what an equalizer is for).These speakers sound great, and as a musician, I appreciate this very much.
I am listening to "going back to cali" by B.I.G. right now on 6 of these babies, they shake the house easily. They are being powered by my 1,000 watt sony amp, the stdh520, they pump hard and tight. They handle a good amount of bass, but I live for bass and have two 10 inchers and two 12 inchers coming in the mail to help out the sony's. I am just glad that I bought them a few months ago when they were $60 referbished, now they are $100 for a pair. These sound just as good as my Cerwin Vega! center speaker, I highly recommend them they pound like hell and sound great at the same time!
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This comes to reality. Now apple mouse a day keeps the tangled wires away. Excleent product that will be pride to the Apple owners. Somehow Apple always seems to beat the other computer companies.
Awesome sound, have to heard to believe it. I read many reviews for differences types of headphones but the grado actually are over the recommendations of sound experts and normal people like me, they are really good.
I just bought this camera a few weeks ago and from the begining took great pictures. Very easy to use and fiqure out. I am very happy with the quality and performance. Love the date factor. Love the camera! Good job by Cannon!
So far I am very pleased with this camera. The picture quality is excellent, small enough for purse or pocket, & easy to use. Battery life appears to be longer than I expected so that is a plus. Can highly recommend this point and shoot Digital Elph.
With the rebates, it was a great deal. I don't think I would have gotten them if it weren't for the rebates though. The newer ControlTL versions of the pocketwizards look even more amazing with the utilization of wireless TTL. But these are great for what it is.
Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized ZoomAfter shopping for several months for my next camera, I came across the S3IS. Several cameras in this class had great reviews, but the vga quality video really sold me. It handles low light conditions better than my 4 year old Canon, although indoor pics tend to be a bit grainy. But it really shines outdoors. My outdoor pics rival any professional camera. The 12x zoom is also amazing. A good friend told me he had ordered this camera the same day I ordered mine. Two other acquaintances ended up with the same camera within weeks. It's a truly versatile camera that has become quite popular. I'd recommend it to anyone!
Pros:1. I have a 4 year old Sony VAIO, so I was concerned. But my PC recognized the drive easily. No problems in getting set up. As easy as using a Flash drive.2. Very quiet.3. Separate power supply. Doesn't draw current from USB for operation and thats another reason it will work with older PCs and laptops.4. Write speeds are quick enoughCons:1. It IS big and it IS heavy. just as the specs tell you.
I think the above 5 Star reviews are accurate. My caveates are:1) no page down, but the cursor/fn shortcuts are adequate.2) tiny right side shift key (req. pinky)3) broken up space key requires using left or right finger tip4) driver CD locks up computer, but the Targus.com site installed the drivers effortlessly.Pros:1) Infrared error free and hopefully low-battery consumption2) Folds up nicely, with care required for most Chinese plastics (apparently Clinton did not 'share' our plastic technology)3) Price . . . as affordable (through Amazon) as a standard KB4) Ample preloaded shortcutsConclusion: This is an inexpensive accessory for your PDA/Toshiba PPC which turns your palm device into a subnotebook. Like any non-standard keyboard, it takes some adapting, but its accuracy will dispell the intitial adjustment.Suggestions to Targus:Only two - 1) hinge/slideout a Symantec Touchpad and replace the cursor with a 4-way toggle plus page up/down, end, home keypad. They can be reduced in size to fit, as they are not a usual touchtype item. And 2) Figure out a way to make the space keys raised and spring loaded for using our thumb.
product arrived in a good time and works as stated. i would buy speaker wire form them any day keep it up.
The 580EX II is my first experience with a hot shoe flash and it has been great. The 580 is very well designed and easy to use. I have begun experimenting with different flash modes and being able to control the light to the degree the 580 lets you has really improved my photography. I would suggest getting a hot shoe cord to allow for more directional lighting to get some great results. Overall the 580EX II is a great flash and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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 recommend this TV to anyone who wants a high quality LCD for gaming or just watching High Definition content, Standard Definition even looks decent on this TV. I have only had it for a week but I am very impressed, my Xbox 360 looks amazing and on Amazon I got it for about $500 cheaper than it's actual retail price. If your in the market for a HDTV than this is the one for you.
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.
I found this device to be much harder to get used to than originally thought. The trackball was in an odd position which I did not find at all comfortable. I have fairly large hands and still found it difficult to use the buttons which were also very difficult to get used to. Most of all I missed having my scroll wheel in the middle. I have over the years become very accustomed to that feature and did not like the way this device works around this button. It was however sensitive with its tracking and felt comfortable except when I had to use it. It was also fairly easy to setup although WIN XP gave me a little trouble at first recognizing the drivers the device came with. Also the price I found was a bit high after using it which between the comfort and price along with my middle scroll wheel button earned its rating.
I got this because it's the only quad-core processor that my pretty outdated motherboard is compatible with. I am very satisfied with the performance and multitasking is a breeze now.
Each compartment has zippers + Velcro. The main compartment has zippers + Velcro + snaps. So, depending on your needs you can have either quick access or very safe containment.
It not only plays music... not only holds pictures... it plays videos!Pros:-Space: As one who previously owned a 256mb mp3 player, a 30gb ipod is a MAJOR relief. It's very comforting to know that no matter how much of my music I place on it I will never exceed the (roughly) 7,500 song limit.-Resolution: I only have few pictures on it so far, however those few that I have look absolutely wonderful! And believe it or not, the screen isn't a bit to small. It's not different than the screen on a Gameboy, and much better than a cell phone.-Ipod 'Prestige': This means you can the great feeling of "Yes, I own and Ipod!" Isn't so important with adults as it is with the teenage crowd. The satisfaction of owning an Ipod (ooh ahhh!) is part of the package. Also, with the exception of the 40gb and 60gb models, this is basically the most up-to-date Ipod. It's like the nano, except with a bigger screen, seven times as much storage, and plays videos. Therefore, it will mostly likely take longer for this Ipod to become obsolete.-Easy Scrolling: You can find a song by looking alphebetically through songs, artists, albums, even composers! Convinient if your looking for that one song but you don't have a clue what it's called.-Harder to see scratches: As opposed to the black version. I've read reviews and many customers say that with a black ipod scratches are much easier to see.Cons:-Horror Stories: Because the Ipod is a very popular music storage system, there are no limit to horror stories about it on the market. Depleting battery life is one of the most common. Kind of makes me worried about my Ipod 24/7.-Price (duh!): It takes alot to shell out $300+ for something you can fit in your hand (it takes alot to shell out $300 for anything).-Itunes: I happen to have a 2000+ song collection in Windows Media Player. Imagine my dismay when I found that all 2000+ songs were going to have to be converted to AAC format. And with 20-35 seconds to convert each song... well... let's just say I don't have my whole collection on itunes.-Earbuds: Yes I know, such a small con. But these are nasty little devils! After listening for twenty minutes with those things I had an earache that lasted an hour (and no, my music was NOT too loud).-Accessories: And you thought paying $300 for the ipod itself was bad. Now you have to $30 for a case (heaven forbid a scratch or fingerprints got on it) and +$30 for a plug-in charger! This is a huge pet peeve I have. Apple dropped the price of ipods, then jacked up the price of accessories.All in all, I love my Ipod to death. I realize I do have more cons than pros, but its easier to find negatives with anything than positives.However, if you are completely unconcerned with the Ipod Craze, than you might want to choose a music player that possesses the same qualities but a different brand.
I've recently had to replace my Magnavox NC-IV active noise canceling headphones after the electronics suddenly went bad. I did plenty of reviews, determined what I was willing to spend, etc.When I first opened up the packaging, I was quick to notice that the included battery was an energizer (1 AAA)! I am used to all those cheap foreign batteries that only last a day or two. (Although I didn't pay $128 for 1 AAA battery it was nice to see they wanted me to enjoy their headphones longer).Song #1. Phil Collins In the Air Tonight.Even without the Active noise cancel feature enabled, the sound was awesome. The highs, mids were very clean and crisp.Song #2. Nelly - Hot In HereBass was great and I enjoyed the music so much I wanted to crank it up even though that wasn't necessary.Volume was about 25% and the level was certainly more than adequate to get my funky groove on. :)I am highly pleased with this set of headphones. I am and will recommend this set of phones to my friends and people interested in Active noise canceling products.
This is the second Z22 that I have purchased new. No problems, functions well. I did however also purchase a refurbished one that only lasted about 2 1/2 months. BUY NEW!
Great item, the only thing I don't really care about it is, it seems to need a lot of soft resets, other than that it is great. Buy the tough case for it.
Base on the mostly positive reviews, i ordered the DB2. I live in Brooklyn NY and there are NO tall trees or buildings in my neighborhood. This is for my Recently purchased a SONY LCD. First i tested it indoors and got poor analog signs. Than i mounted the antenna on our roof top and received similiar poor signals. Play around with it and received ONLY 1 decent signal. Either the unit is defective or it's just not picking up good signals in my neighborhood(bensonhurst brooklyn).
This is a good CAT6 cable with one drawback. The little button they put on the connector doesn't do a good job of depressing the clip to help pull the cable out. I normally wouldn't care about such a small issue, but I bought this cable specifically for hot-plugging my laptop (I don't believe in wireless). So, overall - 4 stars.
Exactly what I needed!The Garmin i3 does pretty much what big expensive systems do: provides voice navigation, shows color maps, recalculates directions when you make a wrong turn or exit the highway due to traffic, and directs you to nearby places like supermarkets and gas stations. Except the i3 is dead simple and a tremendous value. Sure there is no touch screen and there don't seem to be any sophisticated features, but, based on my 2 weeks of use, I don't need that stuff in the first place. I do wish some of the selections were easier to configure (e.g., shortest distance vs. quickest route) but that issue does not diminish the brilliance of this product.I plan on buying two more as gifts in the near future.
I had V-Moda earbuds. I LOVED them!!! until, that fateful wire break at the plug end. I took very good care of by V-Modas and to no avail, they broke. After the second pair, V-Moda would not replace them again. I'm so sad, I don't know where to turn. Although I was just looking for a new pair, and I noticed the V-Modas look like they have been redesigned in this area. I kept saying they need some rubber protective sleeve at that end of the cord to help prevent wire breakage.
Have ordered this Intellinet 12-Port Cat6 Wall-mount Patch Panel before and I was happy with it.it is constructed reasonably well and functions as expected - no unwelcome surprises here.Doesn't say it in the description but the back of the block is 110 punch down.
I was initially a bit leery of this product; it was considerably less expensive than other comparable products. Since my customer was on a tight budget, I decided to take the leap, and I am very glad that I did so. The product is top-notch in all respects. The cameras are extremely compact, yet are day/night, with built-in motion sensors. The multi-axis mounts came with screws, and camera installation was a breeze. Power and video for each camera are combined in a single 60-foot cable, which made running the cables a bit less painful. The DVR card fit fine; I did not realize when I bought the bundle that this card comes with a multi-I/O expander, allowing the software to detect external events (doors opening, etc.). What a bonus! The software installed with no problems on Windows XP Home Edition, and was so intuitive, the only reason I had to open the instruction PDF was to find out what the default password was. On an older hyperthreaded P4, constant recording on all four cameras keeps the CPU utilization at around 48%. Compression is very good; a 120GB partition can hold many months of recording, which is automatically split into directories by calendar day. I have recommended this bundle to several other clients, two of which have requested that I install one for them ... two thumbs up!
It has been over 5 years since I've gotten this Garmin for my brother for his birthday and its still running just as well. I think at times the satellite can go in/out but that's more on the reception than the product. for the most part i have not been disappointed in its directions. and the various voice options (accents/etc..) are hilarious!
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.
The Electrochem QTC85 is 1" in diameter.This part is 1.25" diameter, and doesn't fit.
Last year, I puchased a 250mb Lacie d2. When I found out about all the reports discussing its failure rate, I couldn't afford to take a chance, so I started looking for its replacement. After researching for a couple of weeks, I decided to purchase Western Digital's My Book Pro. It offered the most options and the largest capacity for the money, but more importantly, everything I've read has stated that WD makes very reliable hard drives.I not only use the external HD for backing up files on my computer, I also store all of my digital music it, since I have more than 100gb of it. Because of this, I use the HD all the time and its reliability is extremely important to me. There might be cheaper options out there, but I am willing to pay a little more for safety.Pros:-Very small and light.-High capacity for the size and price.-Really great looking... it matches the look of my MacBook Pro (if looks matters to you).-Clear rubber on all edges makes me feel comfortable to place it anywhere.-Triple interface allows you to connect to computer in multiple ways and allows for easy daisy-chaining.Cons:-Takes longer for hard drive to show up on my desktop than other hard drives I've owned (especially when connected via USB2).-Small spurts of vibration are emitted every once in a while. Can by annoying depending on where you set it.-The front lighted gauge doesn't seem to work correctly, even though the software was installed correctly (I haven't done much trouble shooting with this issue, so it might be resolvable)Overall, I think this is a great product at a fair price. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a reliable external HD with a large capacity drive.
I received this item. I must have misunderstood the terms, because I thought I was buying "new" unit. Unfortunately, I have experienced difficulties with the unit pretty much from the time I received it. It is now not functioning (device is not recognized by my USB port). Seller has not been very communicative, and to date has not responded to my request for repair or replacement. I recommned that you source your ipods elsewhere.
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.
Great camera. It is small and the battery lasted for almost three weeks with every day use. I took nearly 300 pictures during that time. Easy to use with some features that I have know idea what they do
Wow! I stopped at a local music store tonight and looked at their array of headphones. I decided on these because I liked several things. One, the specs were what I was looking for. Two, they were noise canceling. Three, they had replaceable ear pads. Finally, they have a detachable cord! If the cord goes bad I can just buy another one.I can't tell you how pleased I am with the sound. I'm hearing details I haven't heard before! I listen to all sorts of music. So far I've listened to some Jan Garbarek, Ralph Towner, James Taylor, Anne Dudley, Manuel Barrueco, B&eacute;la Fleck & The Flecktones, P.M. Dawn, Acoustic Alchemy, Deep Forest, Paul Winter, Chick Corea, Rachel Portman, Soul II Soul, John Mayer, Egberto Gismonti, The Art Of Noise, Jeremy Soule, Black Eyed Peas, Basil Poledouris, Panic! At The Disco, The Roots, Guns 'n' Roses, Guy, Dio, Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai, Pink, Nils Petter Molvaer, George Michael, Michael Stearns, Madhouse, R&ouml;yksopp, Steely Dan, Metallica, and Evanescence. Most of the music I listened to were in MP3 or FLAC format and had a bit rate of 192 or higher. I did listen to a few at 128 and they sounded good too, but never as good as the higher bit rate files.I decided to list those artists because the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint's sounded amazing while listening to all of them! I'm hearing things I've never heard before. Others have complained that they aren't hearing a good bass response in these headphones. It's true their is no bass boost like some other headphones have, they won't add bass where there is none. I've been in professional music studios for most of my adult life and these headphones remind me of the true, honest sound you would get from nice studio monitors or nice studio headphones.The bottom line is that I love these headphones and look forward to many years of enjoyment from them. The best part is that I got them brand new for $106, tax included, from this local music shop. I was stunned when I looked up the prices when I got home. I would easily pay twice that for these headphones, they are amazing!
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.
I've been holding out forever to purchase a tv exactly like this one. the picture is as good as it gets. its got its own cable box to save on some utility costs! looks great in light, looks great in dark, looks great at angles. buy this one, buy this model, buy it now, buy it now. i saved almost $1K buy buying from amazon and doing super saver shipping.
Crisp Clear Sound, Nice Bass. Excellent For The Money.My Only Gripe Is That The Earpiece Is a Bit Short And Not To Secure.
This is an exceptional screen protector. On the Internet forum AXIMSITE. COM, it is suggested that one install screen protectors in a bathroom steamed up by a running shower in order to minimize dust. This is a good idea. I live in a dusty place and found canned air was inadequate. After what I thought was a clean enough screen surface I was astonished at the amount of dust I trapped. If you fail to rid the process of dust applying this protector, every tiny speck will be visible afterwards, glaring blemishes.
Wonderful user interface and dj mode makes this player a jewel to operate. Ripping dvds and compressing to an .avi file size is time-consuming, but within a few days you can store some of your fav. movies for replay anytime.Only downside is the manual is underwhelming, but the online forums for the anti-ipod crowd are growing. You can quickly grab neat navigation tips by just searching the forums. The included software works well, and is fairly easy to use - still, it is not as user friendly as iTunes. The tradeoff is the open architecture.
I use this item to connect my Apple Macbook Pro to a projector at the workplace. The DVI to VGA adapter works flawlessly and I never had a problem using it in any of the classrooms that I've used it.
This one is expensive when it comes to ink and also noisy.I will recommend to test out Canon i850 and you will know the difference...Canon i850 is way, way elegant , versatile printer and cheaper on inks,
I would have given this piece of junk 0 stars but that seems to be impossible. It collapsed while I was fixing a TV and I landed flat on my back. (Only my bad reflexes kept me from hanging on to the TV and have it fall on me). For a device rated at over 300 lbs this piece of equipment is truly GARBAGE. My wife, present when I took my fall, wanted me to sue the daylights out of the manufacturer but I am not the suing type and my mid back is beginning to feel better.DO NOT BUY THIS !!!!!!!
I bought this while travelling overseas because I was visiting many internet cafes to keep in touch with family. I did not like that the eyes of others would gravitate towards my screen while on calls with family or while shopping online so I decided this would be a wise purchase. It worked perfectly and afforded me privacy even in the busiest of cafes. The only issue I had with the product was that the adhesive on the little pieces of plastic used to hold the screen in place wore off quickly. Luckily it was very easy to just set over my screen and it wouldn't come off unless I had my screen tilted too much.
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.
Item was rec'd in time and was as described. Was a gift so I don't know how the product actual was.
This cable, while cheaply manufactured, meets HDMI standard 1.3a, and is Category 2 which means it can broadcast a 1080p picture. Anything less than this has no guarantee. It DOES make a difference in some circumstances. I got an uncertified HDMI cable only to find partial failure with sparkly out of sync picture, and occassional total failure with no picture at all. That is just unacceptible when you pay what you pay for High Def cable. Then I got this cable, and it resolved all my issues. And it didn't cost an arm and a leg like cables made by those fancy companies. It is cheap, but does the job. Gotta love it.
I bought the Boostaroo Revolution and found it to be a quality product that is simple to use and performs just as advertised.
I purchased this headphone 2 months ago and boy was I disappointed. Unless you have big ears to hook the headphones on, you are out of luck! The ear piece keeps falling off and you can not adjust the ear piece to make it fit. I absolutely wasted my money and if I were you, I try to find something else. The quality of the sound may be a good one but I haven't had a chance to make a fair judgement only because the darn thing keeps falling off from my ear!
There are hundreds of Surge Protectors out there. As a past Biomedical Electronic Technician, I highly recommend this Belkin 3195 Joule 8 Outlet Surge Protector. Top notch Surge Protector with well designed outlets and a heavy duty power cord. I have purchased over hundred of this particular Surge Protector with zero failures. Best bang for the buck as Surge Protectors go!
It seems like everyone else wants their PDA to take pictures, store and play music, and surf the net. It's nice to have a sleek, basic PDA that will store facts, ideas, and keep a good, functional calendar, without the extraneous bells and whistles in more expensive versions. You can store a couple of books on it for those long waits in the doctor's office, and keep lists of contacts, phone numbers, and data that used to crowd your old fat paper organizer. This is just what I need! If I want to take a picture, I'll get my camera!
When I first saw this item I thought that it couldn't possibly be worth what I paid for it, but it was! It attaches easily to your camera strap, and because it is so light it does not add to the weight of your camera. I take a lot of pictures and in the past I have rarely been in any of those photos. With this great little tool I can be a part of any photo I want!
I bought this drive to replace an old slave that was much too small (3 gb). My major concern was that my dog opened the package before I got a chance to install it, took the drive out of its case, and tossed it away, then ate the ribbon cable. The existing cable from the old drive fit, and the drive works, dispite of the tough handling from my dog. It installed on my mixed up machine (running with XP) with no problems. Nice to have so much space.
This PDA case has no holes for any of the PDA parts. You have to open both flaps to turn it on our take out the stylus.Terrible!
I us this devise at lease 3 times a week simply to clean up old tapes and lps tranferted to mp3
Great item, kids use it to get all the scratches off of their XBox and Wii games. Good buy. Good quality. Fast shipper.
Not bad for the price.To record, you'll need an extra video cable and a Y-adapter audio cable (not included).SYLVANIA UnitOn the rear of the unit find 6 columns of jacks. The first 4 columns have "DVD" laveled at the top. The 5th column has "DVD/VCR" labeled at the top. The 6th column (the farthest to the right) is labeled "VCR" at the top. You'll use these 2 jacks; 1 Audio IN jack and 1 Video IN jack. Plug the audio and video cables to these jacks on the back of the unit. If you are using a standard audio cable and not a Y-adapter audio cable, you will realize that there is only 1 Audio IN jack for your 2 plugs (a red and white for right and left). It still will record if you only plug in one of the two cables.TELEVISIONNext, connect the cables to the the Video OUT jack and Audio OUT jacks on your TV. Connect the Video cable to the Video OUT jack. Connect the Audio OUT cables to the Audio OUT jacks. Note, your television will probably have 2 Audio OUT jacks. Plug in both cables into the Audio OUT jacks.
Initial reactions:Thick, sturdy cordBig sizeNice boxI am very happy/glad that the size of my ears are perfect size for most IEMs. Specifically I have always found that the ear tips that are already on the IEM when I open the box, normally the medium size, fits me perfectly. This is also the case with these Super.fi 5 pro IEMs. It did take me a little bit of time to figure out how to put them in. I have to admit that I was trying to put them on in a dark room, and since I got the black ones I was trying to put the left channel in my right ear. Embarrassing, but the truth none the less. After finally getting the fit correct, it was VERY comfortable. No pressure, sound isolation was slightly more than my DTX50's, and the stiff cable coming out of the earphones help to really keep them in my ear. I even turned my head back and forth as fast as I could take and they didn't move from my ear. Finally, no tugging and losing seal from the tug of the weight of the cord.So on to the main event. Powering the earphones will be the trusty iAudio 7. I found that these earphones can be played at a much lower volume setting. This is probably a combination of the efficiency of the earphones themselves and the great seal and isolation that these earphones have. Again, I am lucky to have ears that are able to be easily sealed by most IEMs, so if you are unable to get a good fit, please be patient and not send them back after 2 days of trying. The highs are so crisp and the mids are very clear. I was very surprised at the sound stage these things can produce. Everything is sooo smooth. No muffling of sounds in the mid to high range. The detail brings such joy to my ears. My only and minor complaint is the lower end is very accurate. This would translate to bassheads thinking these monitors have no or weak bass. From my past experiences with any type of driver or monitor is that time would only give them more life. I do hope this will be the same with these Super.fi 5 Pros. This would mean that the full spectrum would be more suited to MY audio preferences. As of now, the EQ will be tweaked a bit and only in the low end. I cannot stress enough how beautiful the mids and highs are.While I have only spend about 4 hours of personal time with these earphones, I know they will keep me company for MANY more hours to come. I can only compare these to my other IEM which are the DTX50 and these are a lot more clear in the whole spectrum. The DTX50's are more 'boomy' in the lower end, which you might or might not like. These earphones are quite worth the investment. With further break in period and tweaking of my eq, these should continue to sound better. There will be further updates with the sound development as well as durability, since I have read it is an issue for many Super.fi 5 Pro owners.
I love my hand held it allows me to easily store information, schedules and more. I know most people have everything tied to a phone now a days but made this purchase after loosing my phone and many numbers that were difficult to reproduce. I would recommend it, small and easy to use.
We have had this microwave for YEARS with NO PROBLEMS. We LOVE IT so much that we are ordering another one for our Ski Chalet.
This was a sharp looking camera with nice features but I went with the Canon SD850. The wide angle was nice but not that wide and I seemed to lose some zoom power which I felt was more important for me.
When I was deciding on which 19 inch monitor to pick I did not base my opinion only on the reviews and experiences of other people. I decided to look at all the monitors that I thought were excellent or very good monitors (Samsung, Viewsonic, NEC, Philips, Sony). I went to my nearest retailer's and checked out their current displays. I was welcomed by the Viewsonic 19 inch monitors and was astonished by the Sony 19 inch monitor. The Samsung 19 inch monitors were not as impressive as I heard they were. I could not find any Philips displays. But I did notice one monitor that had both sharp text and rich clear graphics (Mitsubishi DP930). Its image was as smooth looking as the Viewsonic monitors with a hint of sharpness and slightly richer in color. What amazed me was that no other monitor compared to it except the Sony 19 inch monitor(which was very $$$$). I later found out that the Mitsubishi DP930 and the NEC FP912SB were the same monitors. Playing games and watching movies were excellent, but I did not get to do any image editing as yet. I highly recommend this monitor for its sharp text and very good graphics and image quality. I recommend you use the Naviset software to adjust the monitors settings.
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.
Nice price, Great sound. Only lacking an on/off button on the desktop speakers. Amazing bass.
Very affordable camera. Great quality finish. Takes great pictures. I am really pleased with my purchase.
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.
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.
Advertised duty cycle 20,000. I was able to get 26,000 pages before replacing the previous one. It all depends on how much coverage is on a page.
serves its purpose. Lovely little device. Very happy with it. Got this for my wife for a Christmas present and she uses it all the time. Comes with a mini-mini cable to plug in an iPod or Android phone to play off of that device.
The V-Moda "bass freq" ear buds are fabulous! They do just what they purport to do. Wonderful. Has helped me take bass notes (when trying to hear the chords) off any CD. Much easier now.Thanks. (not very many ear buds offer to enhance the bass...and these do exactly that.)Ron Bianchi Sr.
I bought these on the spur of the moment. I need clip headphones after my RCA died right in the middle of my family's California trip. There was only a small electronics store and they only sold these clip headphones. They have a good full sound to them but not a lot of bass. I recently found out Panasonic makes this type for the same price but with a fuller bass range. The Sony only goes to 20Hz but the Panasonic goes all the way to 14Hz. I would just go for those.
I got this keyset and the zboard for my boyfriend, and he's even more addicted to the computer. He says it's so much easier to use, and all the buttons are right at your fingertips, rather than searching on the keypad. A great christmas present for your fellow gamers.
the creative zen vision m has got to be the best portable music device i have ever come across. its got amazing sound, video resolution and it looks amazing in person. its much easier to load music on the vision m than the ipod nano and its a lot of fun to use as well. the down side to the vision m is that it scratches really easily. but all in all its an amazing player and its worth every single dollar out of the 300
This is a small camera that you want to take with you at any time, for small trips, mountain bike rides, trekking, etc, etc.So don't expect tremendous things with it, especially because there is no manual control -but you can work around with the Ev option- on the aperture or exposure (as most of the point-and-shot).But its pixel number is perfect for prints up to the letter size, its price is great, and I was amazed how good is the automatic exposure: you get the picture you want almost 100% time. For example, I got very good shots that were comparable to the manual exposure of an SLR in slot canyons, which are particularly difficult to handle since there is a lot of contrast.The battery life is good, flash exposure is correct, and there is a good(for the price) set of software that goes with it.As a conclusion: you want a cheap camera which can perform good, the powershot SD1000 is for you!!
This products works great. I used it for a long trip and it saved me when I needed it to. My wife thinks the talking is very annoying but it has a selection that it doesn't do it everytime you start up. The VG-2 setting is nice in some states but it doesn't come set on straight out of the box. Once you turn it on once it does work. I had the emergency vehicle signal work in Florida. Overall it works great.
I purchased the palm pilot before beginning my senior year in college. I must say it has solved my organizational problems. No more carrying around planners and folding down the used pages. I simply sync up my palm when I need to load info and it is easy enough that I can make notes or record assignments when I am in class!PROS: Software works wonderfully with either MS Outlook or on its own.After just a few minutes of practice, recording tasks and appointments is quick and easy.Nice size, fits in my cell phone pocket of all my coats.CONS: None after 5 months of use.Highly reccommended for someone who is just looking to stay organized and doesn't need a ton of features.
This is a great product for anyone. However it lacks certain features that will be demanded by pro's such as a better multi shot feature.
I'm disappointed that the actual product is only about 1 inch by 1/2 an inch enough for about two cords. The dimensions read 2 inches by 1.2 inches on the specifications. This is smaller than we had thought and now we have to improvise. We would have gone with a different product if this had been correctly advertised not to mention that the product arrived damaged with a noticeable crease in one of the pieces.
What can I say? It is a Cat 5 cable. Looks good and works as it should. Seems sturdy so far.
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.
after reading the reviews, I decided to give this a try....I wanted it to practice music lessons on. What some have written about the "hiss" is really quite accurate. The hiss is awful and although the unit is very easy to use, very easy to put into iTunes, it is NOT meant for music, at all. Even with ITunes where you can raise the volume and control the sound, the hiss is really bad.When you record someone speaking and hold the microphone very close to them, it is okay. Other than that, it is awful. I don't see how this could work in a classroom with the background noise and constant hiss.I did some music practice on guitar, put it into iTunes, raised the volume and adjusted the equalizer to minimize the hiss, and burned onto CD. To listen, you have to turn the volume WAY up, and then turn OFF the treble (to minimize hiss) just to get to hear the song.The only redeeming value is that it was very inexpensive. I am sure that better products are on the way.Just an FYI: I have a 2G nano. The 2Gen XtremeMAc does NOT fit on the Nano. It is a 4 gig Nano, which might explain why. But I called Apple, gave them the seriel number, and they matched the proper XtremeMAC to it, but it did not fit. The above review has to do with the XtremeMac that works with the iPod Video. I don't know if the others have the same horrible hissing noise.
I would recommend this privacy screen to anyone looking for one. It works perfect and actually makes the screen more clear for reading.
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.
Most of the reviews said these headphones are great and they are right. I let my son-in-law listen to these Grado's and he said that they were better that his Bose headphones, then I blew his mind when I told him how much they cost!
I just wanted a cheap, basic, regular-sized PS/2 mouse to keep my USB ports free, and this fits the bill perfectly.Have had no problems since installing it and would recommend it to anyone else looking for a mouse to be, well, a mouse.
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!!!
When my daughter lost my first Olympus SW I had to replace it within a couple weeks. I carry it everywhere and put it through the wringer. In my line of work it is exposed to dirt, water, and the occassional concussion. I use it to take super macro close up shots of plants, landscape photos and of course the action kid pics. I also use the movie feature and the sound is fairly decent. My photos are almost always clear. It does a great job focusing on what I want it to focus on. I send it on field trips with my 10 year old, worry free that it will get ruined and knowing he'll be able to take good shots with it. Also, the battery lasts forever, which is nice but I have an extra since you can't charge it when it is in the camera. That can be a bit of a pain.The one thing I'd say with all digital cameras is to invest in the high speed cards. It makes all the difference.
This is a terrific case. It's very attractive and well-constructed. The power supply offers adequate power-- 380 Watts-- for all but the most demanding users. The power supply and case fan are very quiet. The case offers front-panel USB 2.0 and FireWire connections as well as jacks for headphones and a microphone. The "90 degree" internal hard drive mounts are a little unusual but pose no insurmountable problems. The blue LEDs flanking the front panel door are extremely bright (no less bright than a good LED flashlight) but won't be distracting if your work space is far enough to the left or right of the case. There is a door (removable) to access the external drives (floppy plus 5.25" devices like CD-ROMS) that takes a little getting used to, but contribute to the low sound level and fine appearance of this case. I recommend it highly!
It was easy to set up and worked great for a month and then it broke.I am not sure how to get a refund so it is gathering dust at this time.
I'm not going to get into the details, there are already a ton of reviews that do that. Just want to add my two cents - I absolutely love this camera! It is exactly what I thought it would be, and takes wonderful pictures!Edit - After owning this camera for a few years now, I wanted to come back and say that it still works great. The battery is not showing any decrease in its charging abilities, as I was worried that it might. The camera has survived a fall from about three feet up onto cement at a baseball stadium - the only thing that happened to it was a little scratching and the front panel is a tiny bit off - meaning if I push on it it moves in just a bit - but it still functions perfectly, and the fall was about a year ago.
Last year I took a chance on the Sony bookshelf B3000 speakers and over the last 8 months I have learned where this speaker works best: it should be mounted at least 3 and preferably 4 feet off the floor. Never put this speaker on the floor, as its best attributes cannot be discerned that way.When you elevate these speakers, the quality of the midrange and treble really come out. AND your bass will be enhanced too. These speakers project, but do it best off the floor. I have matched these B3000s with the Sony Center channel speaker which may be out of production, but was a phenomenal deal at 89$, and the excellent Sony SAW3000 180 Watt RMS subwoofer and some 10" front L/R speakers which I built myself, and the result is superb. The rear surround channels that my B3000s drive, have excellent resolution, and sound very good at audio, and excellent on Dolby 5.1 surround for DVD and Blu Ray motion pictures. The black finish is tolerable and matches throughout the Sony audio line, so the more of this series you use, the more they will match.These speakers are not costly, yet provide generous sound. My Sony 5.1 amp has 770 watts RMS (Dolby 7.1), so I am using only 550 of the 770 watt rating, plus 180 W Rms for the sub, gives you close to a kilowatt of motion picture audio. With Dolby TrueHD audio on Blu Ray, your sound is going to be extraordinary.Save money and get fabulous sound: get the Sony B3000 and its matching affiliate speakers and you cannot go wrong.Regular DVD audio will sound very good.
I have hooked my IPOD up to these speakers and I love the sound! I am pretty picky, and Altec has followed through here. They were affordable, and I love the adjustable bass on the sub. Great Speakers!
These don't necessarily sound so much better than the regular Ipod earphones, but you can get a great fit, they don't hurt your ears, and they block out a lot of outside noise. Don't get me wrong though, the sound is great and they are really nice headphones.
This is an excellent value. The CB comes with the accessories needed to use. I have another hand held CB from another manufacturer. This product is superior. Strongly recommended.
As previous reviewers indicated, good basic DVD recorder. I suggest a starter recorder to replace VHS; you could buy a combo VHS/DVD recorder to archive your VHS library, but (1) dubbing is real time (if a tape is 2 hours, it takes 2 hours to dub to DVD), and (2) most commercial VHS tapes are coded to prevent dubbing.Thus, as a basic DVD recorder:(1) Easy user interface menu system (not many options available).(2) East to use menu to insert Titles to recorded material; be sure to allocate a separate time program for each show to have a separate title (don't string several off-the-programs together as 1 recording).(3) Timer programing lacks options for MON-FRI and SAT-SUN; this means you must individually program each repeating show (for example, recording the Tonight Show w/ J Leno requires 5 individual slots -- very tedious and takes up 5 of 8 program slots). My JVC DVD recorder has repeat functions (but user interface is very complicated).(4) Using it as a 2nd recorder is OK if primary recorder is also DVD -R (I believe Panasonic uses +R, so not a good match).(5) Box has drawing of input connections -- very nice. Does NOT have HDMI or DVI output (for those who insist on digital Video input to their Large Screeens. Primary output is Component. Samsung is pushing HDMI digital output; their "upconverting" is a waste of money - - you can't improve on source material).(6) For those with DV Video (digital tape), must dubb using S-Video (probably no degration of source DV tape) - - no DV input (4 pin "mini" digital input -- my JVC has this).(7) Relatively compact size (much shorter than a VHS); depth is reasonably shallow, but width is still wide bacause stylists want to give a substantial look). Also very quiet while recording (has cooling fan).
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.
Wasn't looking forward to going to one of the Walmarts or similar stores to hunt for this battery, which could have possibly taken a great deal of time, coupled with frustration. I put in the Sony number, and voila, the item came up immediately on Amazon. Arrived quickly, and works like a charm. I would order this again without reservation. Very happy with the ease of ordering on Amazon, and finding almost anything you can think of!
I got this for my Inspiron 9300. It is still a slow computer, but startup/shutdown times have definitely decreased (a good thing). I was debating on getting a new laptop, but this memory upgrade has changed my mind, as my old laptop is now usable again. It isn't a "fix all", but it does do everything that good memory is supposed to do. A very good value for the money.
Appears to be of great quality. Thick. Printed with &#34;hp&#34; words on the back for a &#34;professional&#34; look. Very glossy, prints well.
I ordered these because they were cheap and I don't use my camera that often. When they arrived and I put them in my camera they didn't have enough power to turn it on. I didn't check with my multimeter but they must be very dead not to be able to turn the camera on. The date on the package is 2011 but they are no good.
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...
THIS IS THE BEST ITEM I EVER BOUGHT.
Very nice power unit. Durable, and does a fine job charging the iBook G4 14".
I bought these speakers to listen to music in my home office. Love the quality of the sound. Researched and compared many different models, for the money this is the best out there. Beat the pants off Bose at this price point. Picked it up for $120 on sale. To me had more dimension to the sound when compared to the logitechs at this price point (Z623). Also considered M-Audio AV30/40 -- while excellent, they are just too large for my space, and without a sub would not deliver the low end.These speakers have been on the market for years and haven't changed. The owner's manual describes how to setup volume control in Windows 98! Their longevity is a testament to their quality. My only dislike (if you could call it that) is that the high end is slightly rolled off. This is NOT a defect in the speakers, my personal taste is a brighter sound, probably moreso than most people. It is just a quick software EQ tweak to dial this in just right.
This is a fast router with a very reliable connection. Don't miss this one! It's the deal of a lifetime! I love it!
This product is perfect for anyone who wants to just go out and take great pictures. The camera can be easily operated with little use of the owner's manual. Everthing is simple to find and use. The 10x zoom on the camera is second to none and the 'through the lense' viewing option is wonderful. The battery on this camera is outstanding for how long it will last and recharging is a snap. The only thing that I wished worked better is the flash. To me it needs more power. Other than that, the camera is great.
These pieces of dual-channel have reanimated an old useless system I didn't have the heart to throw away.I now have a basic workhorse for everyday chores and homework, enabling me to conserve my laptop.
There are times when you just need a little neutral density help. This is the filter for that.
I called several IT places looking for a way to transfer the files off my old hard drive (mother board failed on PC) to my new laptop. They quoted me an average of $135 for the work. I found this product and thought I would give it a try. I received it in a matter of a few days and within minutes of getting out of my mail box, hooked it up. It worked quickly and very painlessly; a no brainer. I'm not an "IT" type of a guy but the PC noticed the drive, I copied and pasted and presto...done. I saved more than enough to pay for a few rounds of golf. I highly recommend this to anyone.
I would say that this surge protector is high quality. It comes with monster coax cable and a heavy duty phone cord. It has colorfull conectors that are labled with the device that you plug into it for easy unpluging.
This is a very nicely designed product with good sound. It does not, however, support the latest Nano for charging. VERY inconvenient.I would look elsewhere for a dock.
I bought this for mass storage and CD burning of audio discs. So far so good. Good sound quality, ease of use, etc. Tech support was excellent!Only problem was that I use a Sony VAIO laptop with DVD/CD-Rom drive, and to copy from this drive slows down the recording time, but tech support told me how to get around this by using the unit as reader first and then recorder. No coasters or underruns--whatever they are! I like it so far.One other thing-- though my Sony VAIO has i.link, I still needed a firewire card bus adapter to use the unit, and the one I have is a Belkin. Easy install, and works great with the spressa.
The Palm Z22 is a great little machine.... if you have the right computer to use with it. I use mine at the office as primarily a rolodex and a calendar and it works great. I bought this one for my wife to use in conjunction with our home computer. The only problem is that our home computer is a 64 bit machine, while my office computer is a 32 bit one. The Palm Z22 will not work with a 64 bit machine. It will work with a 32 bit machine. It was not a total loss, because my wife has a 32 bit machine also at work where she is using the Palm. Before you order a Palm Z22, make sure you have a compatible back up computer. It is so much easier to input your information through your computer and then sinc the information on to your Palm.
I purchased the URC200 almost 4 years ago and it's works real well. I was never able to get the macro function to work the way we wanted but as far as an integrated universal remote it's awesome. I use it for 8 devices and with the RF expander module. The RF expander module communicates via RF and allows this remote to be a whole house remote. I use it with a 2-zone amplifier so it's really cool for using pool side, in the garage, bedroom, etc and other areas of the house where we have speakers. I would definetely recommend this product and other Universal Remote products.
I use this card with my Dell Inspiron 2650 and it works great. I installed the driver from the Dell website and Windows XP instantly recognized the card ("New Hardware Detected") after I popped it in. I'm very pleased with the card in Windows. My Linux partition doesn't particularly care for it if a mass storage device is plugged in, but my digital camera worked fine.I highly recommend this card, at least for a computer like mine.
It's impossible to determine the life of any battery, but as far as daily usage, this one performs very well. I don't have to recharge it as often as I did the old battery, even when it was new. The price was much cheaper than if purchased in a store. I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
I bought my SanDisk 256MB MP3 Player more than a year ago and I was more than happy with it. I compared it with my friends' players and there was no doubt that mine was the best. One of them had a RCA that was way bigger; while another had a Rivest(sp?) that wasn't user friendly at all.This player is light like no other. I had it in my pocket the whole time (with the earphone cord beneath my shirts) and sometimes I even forgot I was carrying it. I could turn it up, down, forward and rewind with no need to take it out since it's joystick make it easy to handle.The only problem with this player is that you need the USB cable to connect it to the PC. I've seen players that can be directly connected to your USB port, which is really useful since you won't be carrying the cable everywhere.If you're looking for one of the best MP3 players in the market (worth the money), this is what you need. If you're looking for one with more memory space then you need the silver or the blue versions.
I ordered this item 12/31/03. Ihave gotten no shipping info and I have no word wether the order went thru or not. That is unacceptable.
Very happy with my purchase and I had no problems at all. Received on time.
I have been using the iPad in addition to a regular notepad so that I can use it for quick Internet research, email, and diagramming/white boarding. It works great with no complaints about it working. The only complaint is that I wish it had a smaller tip to work with. When the cap is removed to use the pen, it would be nice if there were an easier place to store it.
I have been promissed a total refund on my returned Palm Z22, for which I will be very grateful. Good job Accessories Richard Etner
The sound is good while they last, but the build quality of these is NOT good. Neither is the customer service.1st Pair: A couple of months after buying these, part of the earphone came out along with the cord when I unplugged the cord. I sent the earphones to ultimate ears to get fixed. 2 months later I had not received a replacement pair. They lost the pair I sent in. I kept calling - the ultimate ears rep kept telling me they needed my receipt, which I had sent to them previously. Then the rep said he had to talk to a supervisor and would get back to me. He never did. Finally I called and frankly threw a fit until they got a supervisor on the phone then and there.2nd Pair: 2 months later I got a replacement - but last week, part of the plastic near where the cord plugs in broke off and now they are unusable again. Rather than go through their customer service again, I am buying some Shures.3rd Pair: My third pair was a pair of EBs. They broke the first time I wore them.You might think that I mistreated these, having gone through 3 pairs. But honestly, I don't throw these around or pull on the cords or anything like that.Shoddy!Paul
1. It is made in Japan.2. It costs around 1 hour to recharge.3. A charged Li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL3e can support continuously shooting for 2 days.
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.
I did have some initial concern, that being the "Line Ok" will not activate when in the narrow voltage range. Inquired but APC said there are a few reasons this happens and none of them are problems (lightning in the area?) . Maybe system is too sensitive.
The latch is a thin piece of plastic that is easily broken. After only 3 months of normal use, mine broke. After several phone calls and emails with Palm they sent me a new one (I bought original on Amazon). After another 3-4 months, the latch broke on the new one. I gave up and put on a piece of velcro.
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
The Backup Mod is a slice of heaven. I always worried about travelling with my PDA cause I couldn't &quot;hot sync&quot; with my PC and was worried about loosing collected data. This module removes those fears completely. I recently went to Switzerland and my Visor hung up on me and I had to do a Hard Reset. But check it...popped in the Backup Mod and WHAM....back to normal in a few minutes...something a Palm can't offer. This device truly redefines PDA mobility and provides a greater sense of redundancy. Just make sure you keep your eye the Backup Mod. If someone grabbed it they could restore all your data to their own device...my advice is to get &quot;LockMe&quot; to secure your PDA so when its restored a password is required.A must have module for people who really do use &amp; store data in their Visor and don't just use it as a conversation piece.Kev
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!
Worked as expected, and great way to utilize those left over, but useful, CardBus cards in your older desktop computers.
I have been using these headphones for about a year now and I absolutely love them. I have owned a pair of Bose on-ear headphones, and I know these don't quite compare in overall sound, they win in comfort and size. The only con these headphones have is the same fault that any Behind-The-Neck headphones have... if you have a coat or a shirt with a collar, the headphones can get pushed around a bit. I have passed many headphones down to my sons, but these I just won't give up. I may have to buy a 2nd pair and see how much they can hold up to a teenager's abuse.
todos los pedidos que he hecho con amazon me ha ido excelente...muchas gracias
I had a few Ipod and I gotta say im really impressed with this one. It is very easy to use and you don't even really need the instruction booklet. The menus are attractive and intuitive. Downside: Playing videos does take a lot of the battery life. If you are looking for a new Ipod, this is the one to get.
This digital video cam is easy to use and take nice video for a small cam. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked in low lighting. The video is brighter then what I expect from low light situations although a little on the noisy side. But I will take a little noisy over being too dark any day. It is easy to upload the video to my Mac. I had no problems making iMovies from the video. This little easy to carry and use video camera was money well spent. Thanks Pure Digital for a produce that works as you advertised.
Let's see..., you can get the Ipod for about $10 "less"(?) because it doesn't come w/ the AC adaptor($40),the integrated FM radio($30+),a pouch and other stuff included with the Creative Zen Vision that you don't get w/ the Ipod, actually I believe the Ipod only comes with a usb cable. The Creative Zen Vision also supports many video formats, such as DivX 4 & 55, XviD5, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG4-SP, WMV9 and Motion-JPEG, which simply means more choice and less restrictions on the types of video formats you can use. The quality and feel of the Creative Zen Video are better, not cheap, it is sturdy. You can record directly from the integrated FM radio. 32 station presets let you switch stations whenever you want. You can also select from a myriad of online music stores - Napster To Go, Yahoo! Music Unlimited, Rhapsody To Go, and many more. With PlaysForSure support, you will always be able to play any digital music you purchase. You can even download your favorite TV shows. ZEN VISION:M supports many video formats, such as DivX 4 & 55, XviD5, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG4-SP, WMV9 and Motion-JPEG, which simply means more choice and less restrictions on the types of video formats you can use.Ipods are for people that get things because everyone has them, not because they do quality research. The battery last longer on the creative and it is replaceable, on the Ipod after 18 month you have to send it back to them and have it replaced and pay over $150. If you want an excellent quality product, go with this one. They had started to come down on price (I got my for $289 here)(the white and the pink are $280ea. today) and you don't have to spend money on extra stuff already included. Do research, Creative had been around for many years and they had won many awards for their MP3 quality products, Including this one.
I bought two of these, one for a Dell Inspiron 6000 and the other for an Inspiron E1505. Both of the cords started to fray almost immediately. I tried taping them with electrical tape, but one of the cords shorted out while my wife was using it. It crackled and popped and almost caught the hardwood floor on fire! When I contacted the company, they sent me two replacement "High Quality" power cords which did the same exact thing! Please do not buy this product!
You can't go wrong with this drawing tablet. If you are retouching photos or creating art work from scratch this will make your life much easier. I had an old Wacom tablet from about 15 years ago and this new one is even better and easier to use. I have the 9x12" actual drawing size and I see no reason for anything larger. It fits my needs perfectly. You might get buy with a smaller size but I think most people would find the 9x12 easier to use.
The price and noise cancellation is the top attributes of this product. Flimsy construction regarding the wiring and one bud longer then the other is what is wrong with this particular model.If you move around you can hear a squishing sound so you have to be stationary when your using this product. Considering the price I found this product very useful and handy when pairing it with a laptop or a netbook.
The cable is perfect. Its long enough so I don't havee to see the monitor so close. I definitely recommend this product.
This camera blows my mind. It has features and functions I never would have dreamed a camera to have...Now I have to say, I'm "old" (56) so I'm used to more dinosaur like cameras. But the Canon Rebel XTi is the absolute coolest thing I've ever used in photography. And, I'm just now learning it. It is like buying a Ferrari and only going 60! There is so much more this machine can do. IT is a dream camera, for me. I can hardly wait to figure it all out!!! lol
Small, but powerful. Just what I needed at a great price. Key features for me were the USB interface and power recharging, along with manual file management... without special software or synchronization.
I'm very happy with this headphones. I needed a wireless and good audio quality headphones which were not that expensive and this are the ones. Audio quality is very good with a good bass response and the wireless range is way better that i expected or even needed. I've even went to another floor of my building about 20 meters away from the transmitter they still worked perfectly (mayby a slight turn on the tuning knob will be required). The only turndown i found is the bulky transmitter (which make them non portable if you want this), and the ergonomics are not the best. After half an hour of using them, your ears will become a little uncomfortable as they are in touch with a plane surface. Other headphones have some kind of cushion in the border and your ear will be in the middle of it but this headphones will rest on your ear. Also another remark is the way to put the batteries. You have to remove the pad on one side by twisting it a little bit to find the battery slots. I figured this by reading another review as no user manual was included, so this will make you waste a lot of time if you don't know how to do it.
This is the third mount I have purchased for my Garmin 265. The first one lasted about 6 months and then began to fall (lose suction) after 2-3 minutes.The second and third never did "stick" for more than 5 minutes. I even used different "discs" for the mounting (two in my truck and one in my wife's car) and none of the three will hold at all.I am buying something else.
I previously owned the Netgear 614 router, and was pleased enough with the performance and ease of operation to upgrade to this model for the wireless features. While the basic features of the router remain solid, I've been extrememly disapointed with the wireless feature. Like one of the other reviewers, the signal seems to drop sporatically. This is not interferance, the router must be rebooted in order to get the signal back...
It seems to me that more people are much more interested in downloading music off the internet, rather than purachasing it in the tradional record stores. With Apple's success of the Ipod, many companies have all tried to capture the success that they've brought out within the past sevral years. The previous main edition had a very good shelf life with a 20GB capacity. The edition not only was successful, but many thought it couldn't be done any better. Well, Apple has proved that they could top the MP3 success they've had before, in a all new Ipod. Is it ready for you?The Apple 30GB Ipod is a sleeker and more portable Ipod than its previous edition. This edition holds much more in the way of music it had before, with as many as 7,000 songs possible. On top of that, you also can hold video clips of television shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or South Park which can be downloaded as podcasts from the itunes website. The battery life is also an important improvement, with a battery that can possible last for up to 20 hours. The color display is also a brighter, and more elequent display for anyone who loves to watch movies or television shows. I just wish though that there could've been a improvement in volume control.All in all, if you don't own a Ipod, now is the really the time to get one. With the hype of upcoming MP3 players from Microsoft and Sony, many still want their music on he go. I love this MP3 player a whole lot, because it is a lot more convient than ever before.Price: B+Easy To Operate: A-Convience: B 1/2+Fun & Enjoyment: A-Overall: B+
I put this in my attic. It literally took no time to set up since I had already done the research to find out the location of the signals. This is well worth the money. I purchased an amplified antenna that I tried in my living room and received 50-60% signal strength. For the same price, I purchased this antenna and received nearly 100% signal strenth and no amplifier needed. I took the recommendation from a friend to purchase this model and I am glad I did! Now I get HD locals for FREE!
addition on December 04going on pretty smooth and trouble free .. no problem + very long battery life..review written on May 11i bought this mp3 player after searching through a large number of mp3 players ...ranging from panasonic and rca to iriver etc... there are some important things that i came to know about the product only after buying and listening to it...i am listing some pros and cons for this awesome product by sonyPROS1. sound quality very good2. great bass3. intelligent search for folders and within folders using the jog dial ....its one of the features that is missing in some models of panasonic and others .... u can search for folders and songs without playing them ...and once u find them, u can either play or skip them (with a different song still playing) ...4. good battery life5. very light weight headphones6. resumes from the very next second of the song at which u have paused / stopped completely ...7. player slim and light weightCONS1. takes longer time to load mp3s than panasonic ...i have tried both with same battries and with the same cd, compared to the panasonic sl-mp-70 and found sony taking longer time to load ...not only for 1 cd but for all the cds that i have2. wire length too short for the headphones ...its about 1 metre only.2. headphones supplied are the ones that come for $6 (from Sony at Walmart) .....if u use some other good noise cancellation headphones u can easily notice the difference ..but the sound is alright with this too ...3. wires for the headphone separate in front of you (for your ears). This is irrittating at work.....4. u have to compromise on the sound quality for compressing more songs on a single cd with altrac technology(quilte obvious).5. play/pause, stop, forward, rewind; all are on a single button. pressing the wrong one accidentally is quite frequent even after long use.6. i got a carrying bag free with these...but the design of that is is too compact and u can't increase/decrease the volume easily because the headphones get into the set from another slit provided in the bag ..and the volume control remain inside the bag ...so if u want to change the volume u have to detach the headphone, take the player out, change the vol, place it back and attach the headphones ...but its not a problem if u do not use the carrying bagoverall the sound quality is very good and that is why i gave it a 5 star ... i have listened to RCA, PANASONIC, DURABRAND, and IRIVIER of the same price range ...but this sounds the best among those...lets see how long it goes trouble free..
Great tactile response, soft keys, relatively quiet. Very useful shortcut keys, not too many, but essential for the most used actions: back, forward, browser key, mail key, volume control, and others. It's black and quite elegant, and comes with a wrist rest, which was a must for me (my hands tire quickly without one).Keyboard is very efficient on battery consumption. The mouse is decent, and heavy, which I personally like.
I own this Ipod Video and I love it a lot! Good quailty, and very descent, but if you do not put it in a case,it scrachtes a lot
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.
I install home theater systems for a living an always use this brand and gauge wire. There is never a need to spend more for anything marketed for "home theater" use or "THX Certification." This is a true 16 gauge wire, with a thick, yet soft and flexible sheath providing great resistance to interference as well as durability. Wire count is very high which allows for strong connections and great audio quality in high powered systems. I'll never use anything else for customer applications, and my personal use.
For the price it's very difficult to beat these headphones in the noise-canceling category. I've tried the super expensive noise canceling bose model, and the sound quality and noise reduction is only a slight tick down on the sennheisers. My first trial using these was on a flight from New York to Tokyo, and I did not experience any ear pain or other negative physical effects after many hours of use. The sound is crisp, although for audiophiles it won't blow you away. I really like how they fold up nicely, and the noise canceling worked quite well on the airplane. Given that they even retail for $150 (there are deals to be had however!), these headphones are a worthwhile purchase.
I'm very pleased with these headphones. They sound good and are comfortable enough to wear for hours. I like the solid construction. In terms of pressure on the ear due to active noise cancellation, I found them much more comfortable than a friend's QC2 phones.After reading reviews, it sounded like sound leakage was the weak point for this product. This worried me, as I wanted to use them in my cubicle without annoying my officemates. I'm happy to report this is a complete non-issue for me at the sound levels I play music.I'm completely happy with these headphones. They're underpriced. This is the first product that has inspired me to contribute a review.
I am happy with this product. the memory response is great and the capacity is very sufficient
Read the reviews above and search the net for bulletin boards.This piece of equipment is absolutely worthless, I mean it. DirecTV otherwise is a fine service, but do NOT get this box, it's terrible along with the software used to run it.Completely non-functional...I've had three in six months, all terrible.
I knew what I was looking for (had one of these that finally died and couldn't find another CD player anywhere nearly as good) and this was even better than I expected. They said it wasn't in the original box but it looked perfectly unused, works perfectly, and I am finally happy with playing my books on CD's again. In addition, the shipping was super prompt and securely boxed up.
works great for the price ,can spend a lot more for not much better plus its universal and charges the mp3.I bought two and both my daughters think there great.
Prior to purchasing my CX300, I was using the default earbuds that came with my Palm Pre over a year ago. They were uncomfortable, impossible to keep in ear, and I could hear outside noise better than I could hear my music. The Sennheisers are a literal night and day difference. All day comfort, sound isolation that is nearly perfect, and incredible sound quality come together to make this the perfect companion for my laptop backpack. I spend a lot of time on the road, and this ensures that whether checking voicemails, listening to some music from my cellphone's MP3 player, or firing up an impromptu Left4Dead frag session on my laptop, I have out of this world sound within reach.
While I don't care much for the shape of these speaker's housing, they've proven to be a good set for sitting on my kitchen counter playing my MP3 player's tunes and news. I've had them for over a year now, without a single problem or issue.
We live out in the woods. Mine works so well I had to take my air compressor and blow the dead bugs out after just 3 days. I even came up with the idea of cutting out a few of the plastic slats to let the bigger bugs in but you really don't have to go that far. Boy does it ever cook'em! I think next time I might opt out for the 80 Watt model. Can't get enough of that "sizzle" noise! Guuuuuzzzzzt!
I have bought this in Walmart when i had to go for a long trip ...thought of giving a try with cassette adapter in my toyota Camry.I am using this with some Philips adapter (from Walamrt for 10$)..Man.. can't believe..such an excellent quality..amazing choice..Previously i have tried one Sony with Carkit for $60..But no use..This one is really good...I could recommend for anyone
I decided to order a set of premium headphones for my home theater and another set for listening to music when in my office. Based on reviews that I had read on this site, I chose the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro for the home theater and the Grado SR-60i for the office. Both were in the $80 range. After having listened to both sets of headphones in both environments for the past couple of days, I have decided to return the Sennheisers and get another set of the Grado SR0-60i. For my ears, there is simply no comparison. The Sennheisers, which are closed ear phones, sounded OK but when compared to the Grado's, which are open ear phones, not nearly as "clean". Furthermore, they are bulkier and not as comfortable, at least for me anyway. I understood that the physics of sound reproduction dictates that open ear phones will produce more natural sound than closed ear phones, but the I found the difference to be much more profound than I had thought. Fortunately, I can use open ear phones with their modest sound leakage in my two environments without fear of disturbing other family members. If sound leakage were a consideration, I might have liked the Sennheisers a lot more. Bottom line, if open ear phones are acceptable for your intended uses, and you want to keep the price to under $100, you should be very happy with the Grados. I am 61 years old, and I cannot believe that it took me all these years using cheaper phones before I got wise and invested in these. The difference between the Grados and the run of the mill $20-50 phones found at places like Best Buy is night and day. Do your ears a favor, and enjoy.
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!
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 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!
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 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 bought this product to replace an existing router which did not support IPsec passthrough. The D-Link setup process was very straight forward using the setup wizard. Initally I was unable to get it to connect to the internet. The problem turned out to be with my modem which was tracking the MAC address of my old router and would not return the needed DHCP IP address to the new D-Link router. I wrote down the MAC address of my old router and then used the D-Link configuration utility to change its MAC address to the same address as my old router. After that everything worked great. I needed to add several port forwarding rules which was very straight forward. One other reviewer mentioned that only 1 port range could be forwarded to an IP address, but this turns out to be incorrect. Only 1 port range can be forwarded per rule, but you can add as many rules as you want on the same IP address. I am very happy with my purchase.
1) Speedy delivery2) Satisfactory product3) Modest cost4) Happy customer with fantastic PS3 images on my HD tv5) Da cable bomb!
I have the problem of not being able to run cables all over my home (who doesn't).The D-Link 1260 was the first option that I found that would not break the scanning function of my multifunction printer (HP Officejet 7210). However, it did not solve this problem the way that I expected. The ability to scan is ONLY found in the browser interface used to setup the device. You create a shortcut on your desktop (or anywhere) that will open your default browser and point it to the IP address of your device. This interface is easy to use and suits all of my needs. It is important to note that any software previously used to scan from the computer will not see the scanner anymore.There is also no fax support but I always tend to fax from the flatbed (no problems doing that). I hope there is a work around for these problems soon.The device is relatively easy to set up but an understanding of your network is helpful. Overall I am very happy with the product but it is quite a price to pay to avoid a few cables.
It says it can pick up HDTV stations from a good distance, but it doesn't. I ended up buying a $20 antenna at Target and it gets the HD station I wanted to get tuned in.
After reading a lot of reviews about this mouse, I was hoping this mouse would do me well, but YEAH RIGHT! The folks that said the distance range sucked were frank. I only used this mouse once and I'm about to return it. The mouse had to be at most 1 feet away from the USB receiver otherwise there was a short delay and the further away it was, the worst it got. Eventually you won't see the cursor on the screen. How lame is that?????? Its only good if you plan on using it very close to the laptop/desktop.In short, this mouse was utterly USELESS to me!!!!!!!!!!! End of story.
I love this little camera...you can take wide pictures, black and white pictures and sepia tone pictures. I did not expect a small camera to have so many features. This camera is fast between shots. This is definitely a great Buy. A+++
This camera is the best I have used. Color is great, the 12x zoom takes steady sharp pictures because of the stabilizer, and the controls are easy to use, much better than my old Olympus 10x zoom digital. The manual controls are reasonably easy. And with a 1 mb memory card, it holds 500 pictures!Great Camera! Great Pictures.
After my creative 5.1 surround sound PC speakers finally gave up the ghost (after 8 years), I was shocked at just how much a QUALITY 5.1 speaker set up was going to cost! THEN I stumbled across reviews for two alternatives: the Logitech z623 and the Klipsch pro media. First I thought that these being 2.1 not 5.1 surround sound would be a negative; boy was I wrong! The quality of 2.1 peakers has obviously dramtically improved since I last checked! I also had the fortune of comparing BOTH 200 watt (yes, you read right)systems side by side at my local Best Buy store. Both gave an excellent sound quality, were VERY loud and not only beat out every 5.1 pc speaker system I heard, but also beat the pants off two sets of BOSE speakers right next to them!Although they both sounded exceptionally high quality systems, something about the tonal reproduction of the Klipsch sold me on them. Loud ? Oh definately ! Virtually distortion free at high volume and as faithful a reproduction of the original sound as you can get! I play jazz sax at private gigs and I use backing tracks on a notebook with these speakers hooked upto the notebook; it's as good as having a REAL LIVE backing band with me!On the negative side, two issues: FIRST the quality of the satellite speaker wire connection to the subwoofer; VERY poor; just thin, twin speaker wire, color coded with about an inch of exposed wire at the end of each cable to insert into a spring loaded wire clip on the sub; VERY poor quality and I can see problems in the future. SECOND no power switch on the speakers at all! You have to reach down and unpug the woofer from the power strip/surge suppressor to shut them off!Apart from these two negatives, while pricey for 2.1 speakers (though not as pricey as BOSE), if you prize the quality of the reproduced sound on your computer, whether it be musical or the roar of jet engines from your flight simulator, these are a must have! And as I said, IMHO better than BOSE at a substantially lower price!
I liked this monitor so much that I bought two. I've looked at more expensive models in my extensive due diligence on flat-panel monitors, and decided that this is the best 19" monitor, regardless of the price. The fact that many merchants offer price rebates on this monitor currently is a major plus. This is a work-horse, with a understated but functional and ergonomic design that gets you up and running with this new monitor in few minutes. I use the "Internet" preset setting, which works well under all light conditions, almost exclusively. As for complaints, I'm trying to nit-pick here, but cannot think of one right now, which is unusual for me. A great monitor and at a great price. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.
ProsBelkin has a very good job with this bag. The bag is really spacious and has enough compartments inside to stack away your electronic paraphernalia. There is a separate bag for power supply and the laptop compartment has good padding. It also has a portable music player compartment and a cellphone holder in the strap. I use this bag while I am riding motorcycle and it is a perfect fit for me.ConsWill like it to be more waterproof
I needed to use a good ASIO driver for a Lexicon/Cubase setup and purchasing the refurbished Extreme Gamer card was just the trick. My old HP desktop will probably make it a couple more years now. The sound quality is great and and functionality with my desktop recording setup is more than I could have hoped for.
Incredible camera with easy to use features.-Touch screen is nice and failry easy to use-Intuitive control functions-Does pretty good in Low Light. Indoors (under indoor lighting conditions only) does pretty well. Other notes:Included software for video editing is basic and does not serve its purpose well. Plus, Windows Movie Maker will not work with your video clips. I ended up purchasing Adobe Premier Elements 4.0 (works great!).
Works great, well built, but I must say that it is 30-40% larger than my HP it replaces. I was really suprised at its size, but I hope there is something on the inside that makes up for it in the long run.
High perfomance Memory, looks amazing with their heat spreaders. I bought 4 GB for a very good price.
LP's to CD's is a breeze. I needed a device that could take my LP's not able to get on CD and make my own. Cake walk......Plug it in, select record, place the needle on the record and away it goes. It then converts the track to ITunes and you make your CD. I've made recordings each night since I got it.
Our other digital camera (panasonic FZ) was stolen and I wanted to get another camera as a replacement. The FZ was way to bulky for me to take out on my job so I wanted something a little smaller but with decent zoom capabilities. The Olympus 750 has hit the mark dead on. With its CCD shift stabililation the shots come out perfect everytime. The zoom works nicely and with the digital zoom you can really get some good shots from far away. The only complaint I have with the camera is that if you are out in sunlight it is very difficult to see the LCD. You just have to point and shoot and hope you got the shot. I have taken pics in the sport mode and have gotten some excellent action shots. The on screen menu is very good. Definately a keeper by a long shot.
This camera takes great pictures. This is my first digital camera and I know how to do the basics. The manual didn't do a good job explaining how to use the more detailed features. The camera is very light and I like the fact, that it shuts off, after it is not being used for 3 minutes. I am very happy with this purchase.
Use of the ATTN USB 2.0 can greatly reduce the complexity of USB inter-connections. After looking at many ads for this product, it seemed that I would be paying a low price but end-up testing it to see if it would work. I chose to purchase through Amazon.
These speakers are the best I had ear in its category, no surround, no subwoofer, but great and clear sounds for your mp3, home video, short clips, games and other things you play in your computer.You can also adjust the settings of your audio card to improve the sound.Hope this could be helpfull, :)
This is great, the charger is in perfect condition and it arrived quickly and undamaged. Now I can finally charge my DS:) I had all the information needed and it was easy to understand.
For the money, these are great headphones. Well made and fairly comfortable, they also have great sound quality and noise cancelling ability. Sound leakage is minor at reasonable listening levels. Certainly no one on a plane next to you will hear them over the noise of the engines (which you will barely hear with these on!). Compared them with my friend's much more expensive Bose, and these are every bit as good if not better. Only improvment I could suggest would be slightly bigger, rounder ear cups. I have big ears and they barely fit (but were comfortable enough for a 6 hour flight).
This case is among the most convenient and well designed cases for a laptop notebook for a 14.1" wide screen computer that I have come across. It is stylish and very practical. I highly recommend it especially at this price range.
the worst DVD player I ever bought. Since I travel a lot and don't want to spend much money, I thought of purchasing this low price DVD player. It worked fine for the first 3.5 months, but then suddenly one day, the LCD screen stopped working. It no longer was a portable player. I started using it as a regular DVD player, but then 1 week later, it stopped reading all the discs - MP3s, CDs, DVDs. I spent around 190$(including case and taxez), and now in 4 months, its of no use. the manufactures warranty is only 3 months and so they won't even replace it. I usually buy branded items, but just because it was so cheap, I bought it. Now I learned a lesson to never go with low priced unbranded items.
As a PDA its great. It has the same functionality as its larger brethren but it is small enough to fit into my shirt pocket. That makes it very handy for work. I had one previously but after several years the battery wasn't holding its charge as long as it used to. So I just had to get another one just like it.
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.
This is a good device. It may seem a bit cheaply made and not that durable but it serves its purpose. I've gone through 3 under $100 devices to try and save but none compared to coby in quality. On the other hand I am sure that if you're willing to pay an additional 100 you'll get something better.Pros: Plays alomost everything including DVD R+, clear screen, good sound. Battery life is OK- 2.5 hours.Cons: The motor makes occasional noises. I'm not sure about it's longevity.
My husband loves to deer hunt so I gave these binoculars to him for his birthday. He says that they are perfect. What more could I want?
The case was exactly what I was looking for formy Nikon D70s camera and accessories.
Needed to route 3 CAT6 cables over an archway from a floated ceiling to network ports located behind the tv. The channel easily accomodated all three CAT6 cables. Adhesive backing secured well. Channels lock in place once cables are routed. Recommend a level and measuring tape help with install. Corner brackets and sleeves provide a nice finished look.
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!
Traditional connectors drove me crazy with their tiny wires, but these are really easy, and saved my sanity. Highly recommended!
Zinbo worked with me and gave me a refund of the purchase price because the device did not work with my computer. They were very professional and have great customer service :)
Interesting to see all the other "no disc" issues. I bought this new and it has never seen sunlight - it's in perfect cosmetic condition as it's always been perched in the corner of the kitchen and tuned only to the local NPR station. Sound is fine, small footprint is convenient, and I use the 60 minute radio-off timer most days. I probably had only played 10 CDs in the 10+ years I've owned it, but sure enough, I get "no disc" message anytime I try. I had thought of replacing the unit with another psyc but after seeing others have had the same issue, I'll look for another small footprint cd/cassette player. If the CD player worked I'd love this thing but reality is it's only good for radio (and I suppose cassette though I've never used it). Disappointed, cannot recommend. Surprise Sony put a dud on the market. Very un-Sonylike.
i only get about 100 volts out of it at a full 12 volt charge. with engine running. not enough.
PRO'S: Great features and images. Easy to use and follow instructions. CON'S: No CF card supplied with camera, can't view image through display screen when taking photos.
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 a network of four permanent computers, and several itinerant ones. These computers have included every iteration of Windows from 98 to XP Pro SP2, as well as OS X.3 and X.4.This printer performs flawlessly with all of them, and has only been made more accessible through Apple's handy Bonjour software.The color is startlingly good, and the speed is certainly more than the average home user would need, and enough for all but the highest-volume of business users. The flexibility of the on-board software allows you to control everything from print margins to paper size to color options from the printer itself, bypassing any settings you might have made in whatever program you're printing from.USB 2.0 connections allow for very fast delivery of complex artwork--but this feature can be easily overrated. Depending on your network setup you may or may not be able to actually achieve this speed, through no fault of the printer's.It does have a tendency to give a false jam signal when using some kinds of card stock. Genuine jams are rare, but when they occur, they are typically easy to clear--as long as you have relatively easy access to the rear of the machine. Though most jams can be cleared by opening up the front hood, some require you to retrieve the wayward paper via a back panel. Because of the printer's sheer bulk, I would think most users would tend to orient the printer with its back up against a wall. This makes good sense during normal operation, but if you can't conveniently turn the printer around, you may find it very, very frustrating to clear some jams--just because the thing is awfully heavy. Fortunately, in normal use with standard letter and legal sizes of paper, it hasn't jammed on me in the year I've owned it.HP has done a better job with the manual tray on this unit than with their consumer B/W models (like, say, the 3330). I typically use this tray when feeding business cards, labels, and other paper where precise registration is necessary. On the lower-end models, manually fed labels, in particular, seem to feed in slightly unevenly. This wastes relatively expensive label paper by printing outside the margins of the individual labels. With the 3500, such mis-registration is much less common--though, annoyingly, it still happens about 1 out of every 10 or 15 attempts.Cartridge life is blissfully long--even, surprisingly, with the black cartridge. In my experience, HP's page-count estimates are accurate, and maybe even conservative. For my money, the HP cartridges alone are reason enough to buy this printer. HP cartridges are very clean, very long-lived, and HP's responsible attitude toward recycling (allowing for free FedEx pickup of used cartridges) more than makes up for the fact that they are relatively expensive on the front end.While we're talking about ink, it's useful to note that those deciding between ink jet and laser color printers should note that laser printers provide PERMANENT color, whereas ink jet smudges at the merest hint of rain. I have literally taken full color pages on heavy cardstock, left them in water overnight, and come back the next day to find the design completely intact. While this a feature of the laserjet technology, and not this particular model, now that the 3500 has come down to approximately the price of a high-end inkjet, it's easier to justify going to laser color.To me, the only real decision one has to make with the 3XXX color line is which one to buy. If you already owned a print server, or you wanted to get a specific one, then the 3500 is the one you want. If, however, you don't have a print server, you may want to consider the 3500N. More recent additions to this line, like the 3550 and 3700, I don't think give the casual color printer enough to justify the increased price, but you will want to at least look at them before making a final decision.
This cooker was easy to assemble and performs perfectly. It is well constructed and looks great. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a good quality reasonably priced pressure cooker.
Speakers used for a computerized studio set up. Amazing sound, at a great price. Definately recommend for those on a budget that still want an impressive sound.
When I first got these, I listened to a few songs at a moderately low volume, and was disappointed with the quality. I cranked the volume up a bit, and the quality of the headphones started to show. It's nothing spectacular. The sound is definetely good at high volumes with a nice range of bass, and mid-levs... the treble is a bit weak in my opinion, but it doesn't kill the whole package.They're also really comfortable to wear and move around with. They'll be quite nice for bike-riding and jogging with my iPod.
It looks good on the ceiling. It has the flexibility to move in different angles.I would recommend to a friend. As long the projector is not over 25lb i think it should be fine.
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.
This was my first Home Theatre purhase to go along with my Samsung 40 inch LCD, Scientific Atlantic Cable Box/DVR, PS2, and DVD player. You really cant get better sound within this price range (300 when I bought it). Since it was my first Home Theatre I encountered some problems during the installation. Its DEFINITELY not idiot proof. The manual is horrible! For Audio/Video newbies like myself it doesnt do a good job explaining step by step procedures. But after speaking with customer service (which by the way was amazing) and re-reading the other reviews here on Amazon, I was able to enjoy the wonderful sound this set has to offer.
I'm not sure why the previous negative reviewer called this overbuilt(???) but this is a professional, all metal heavy duty pop filter that is widely used in many high end studios typically selling for $70-$100. I bought mine here for $28.10 and now it's priced at lower $24.63!!! This is the typical price for the cheap plastic pop filters that keep falling off mic stands. I have a large diaphragm condenser mic which works excellent with the large Blue Pop. Check other websites for reviews on the Blue Pop and you will find that this one is clearly the winner!!!
After extensive research I chose this printer first of all because canon is a great product and second of all because of all the outstanding reviews. We recieved the printer in record time through amazon and so far are very satistfied with it. It serves well as a home printer and is wonderfully compatible with our canon digital camera. I love that I can just photocopy whatever I need in two seconds flat and that if I want to print a picture I can do that also and get good photo quality results. Five stars all the way for canon once more!
It came fast and well nothing broken it works fine and does everything its supposed to do so its great.
Guauuuu. con estas memorias mi PC vuela super rapido los grandes juegos corren bien y no se calienta, mis amigos quieren unas iguales pero en Venezuela son dificiles de conseguir, no las dejes pasar.
I am not a professional sound technician. I can't rate the bass, mids and high frequency sounds of these earphones. I use them to listen to audio books and music and they work fine. But a couple of things I don't like and make me wish I'd bought the senheisers instead. First the shape of the cans - not a smooth profile. A chunky hard stacked profile. Second, the ear cups are not padded, they have a foam cushion that comes off very easily and gets lost. Within a week I had to source another pair. And lastly they don't come with a carrying case. I didn't think much of this - figured I would find one on Amazon and order separately, but for some reason Grado doesn't make a travelling case and finding one the right size is no easy feat. Some reviewers even said they ended up getting a case from th UK Amazon site.
Item arrived on time and very good condition. Would purchase from this seller again.
I cringe at the thought of printing ANYTHING on it, constant paper jam, crooked print jobs, the way it goes through ink, makes me wana drink. it printed ok until about half way throught the 1st set of $85.00 cartages, then it went sideways literally, I have to force feed each piece of paper through by hand, it scans fine,I put up with it for 3+ years but now, I'm operating a business so I need a real printer, not a toy!
Bought a new computer that did not connect to my older printer and thought I would need to buy a new printer until I found out about this cable. It works great and the price was great it also came in a matter of days after I placed the order. Great price, record delivery time and best of all easy to install and works great! :-)
I must admit, I had my doubt about a radio that works with batteries or power, but sure enough, I just cranked it a few times, and it started right up. The reception on this radio is better that my electric powered stereo system. I love the peace of mind that it WILL work in case of an emergency.
I think that HP cartridges are the only ones to use on HP printers and am extremely satisfied with them. My only wish is that these cartridges weren't nearly as expensive as they are.
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)
Finding printer ink in my small town is impossible. Instead of driving an hour or so, I decided to find a place to order online. Prices on Amazon are fairly comparable to other sites, but I've had good success with ordering from Amazon in the past and I felt more comfortable ordering my ink from them. Free shipping sealed the deal. I didn't need them overnight, so I could take advantage of the free ground shipping...and they even arrived a bit earlier than the estimated date of arrival given when I ordered. I was able to track the shipping so I knew to look for them early.
I ordered the mount and car charger and it arrived promptly. The mount is Garmin product and it has the bracket to the hold the GPS. Might want to change the description to tell buyers that it is the complete set.
I'm entrusting this wall mount to hold up my Viewsonic VA912-4 19" LCD. So far it has worked out beautifully.BUT! I had to go to Lowe's to buy screws that fit the VA912. Even though the Viewsonic specifications clearly state that it has Vesa 100mm complient mounting holes on the back of the monitor, the 14mm screws provided with the Peerless Wall Mount were TOO LONG. They bottomed out on the display and had about 1/16th of an inch to go before the arm would be tight against the LCD's back. Washers didn't seem to allow it to tighten down securely enough.If you have a Viewsonic display I STILL HIGHLY recommend this mount. But, I recommend you go out and buy four M4-.7 x 12mm machine screws. The screws provided are M4-.7 x 14mm and M4-.7 x 25mm. The 25mm screws are to be used with the plastic spacers (provided) for displays "with a hole pattern in a pocket."Everything that came in my box:(1) wall arm assembly(4) M4-.7 x 14mm(4) M4-.7 x 25mm(4) .437H (plastic) spacers(2) #14 x 2.5" flat head wood screw (these are big!)(1) 4mm Allen wrench(1) 5mm Allen wrench(2) concrete anchors (yeah, you can hang this thing from a cinder block wall OR a stud in your drywall.)You'll need to be able to find a stud in your wall, a drill, a big Philips head screw driver and I recommend a level or a friend that can 'eyeball' it for you (you want your monitor level, don't you?)Don't let my experience discourage you! This arm is sturdy, trustworthy and quite useful for clearing up your desk. And who knows, maybe the screws provided will work for your LCD.
Don't waste your time on this lock. Someone can just pull the laptop off the lock and walk away with it.I think that applies to most of these products. The kensington slot was metal reinforced and it didn't matter. It was as if the laptop just disappeared, leaving a still locked product.
Nice sound. Only thing is they are delicate and break easy. Mine broke.
I bought the Garmin nuvi 270 for a trip across the country last year. It was the best investment I've made in a long time. No longer do I study maps and "best routes." Just plug in the address and go. The re-routing feature is great if you miss your exit!
I purchased wo of the Pyle Marine subwoofers and put them in RT 10 inch boxes behined the seat of my landcruiser. They sound good and don't need a ton of power.
While easy to set up, and otherwise works fine, as a router it leaves something to be desired. I cannot maintain a persistent connection either in or out via this router. If I login to any of my usual working computers using ssh, the connection is dropped and timed out after a few minutes, meaning I have to login again on another shell. This is not an intermittent problem, as when one connection dies, I can immediately open another shell and ping the device or log in again - it just drops the connection.I also plugged my old non-wifi SMC Barricade back in and had none of these problems, so I know it isn't me.I tried to email customer service and got no reply. I called customer service and got a fellow who didn't know what ssh is, and whose only solution was to reload the driver from the (very slow) website.So I'm returning this device and getting something else. Probably a wifi SMC Barricade.
Had these for three days. I went to unplug my headphones and the inside came out. Going to buy more else where. You get what you pay for.
I personally liked this product for the sheer fact it had a level built into main support. The level wasn't necessary but it was a nice surprise an bonus. I used this product to hang a LG 47" LED LCD an have had no issues. For the price the quality of the metal is pretty good. The mounting screws that came in the box fit my television mounting sockets without a problem.
shakes the house. can hear it on the sidewalk out front. premium sound and awesome power from a tiny system.
I first purchased the first HiDef HD 30gb version of this camera (HDR-SR1) when it was released last year. As my son was born I wanted the absolute best video we could obtain as we only have one chance to film these wonderful early years.Sony also has a HDR-SR5 camcorder which is basically a HDR-SR1 (same sensor) but with less features such as no view finder and no manual focus so the HDR-SR5 was not in contention for my next camera.The camcorder itself is very compact and sturdy; very portable for such a powerful little camcorder. The item is pricey and value is always subjective depending on one's budget.Image quality is superb to say the least which is my primary reason for the purchase. There are several modes to record in for video quality though I only keep it at the best setting. The 60gb hard drive holds 8 hours of video at the highest setting so there are no worries there however I highly recommend picking up 2 or more extra batteries as they get drained long before the hard drive capacity is met.The image quality in well lit areas is simply superb ,however in low lit areas this camera suffers as the more pixels crammed onto the sensor makes for more noise which is very evident. The HDR-SR1 is truly better than this newer bigger brother in terms of low light recording.The video in hi-def mode is recorded in AVCHD format and herein lies the largest caveat of mine and most others on these cameras which is the after market software support.For one year there was really nothing on the market that allowed for proper editing of this hi-def video. Sony does supply software but it is very limited in features and scope and honestly for a $1200.00 camera is a bit disappointing. Finally Nero released their latest support for AVCHD videos and this is a pretty good start. Lastly, Nero just released their new package which so far has little in way of hangups for AVCHD editing. Stay away from prior versions of the software as they are very buggy.Go with Nero 8 Ultra. Now if you really want to take things to the next level Sony has added AVCHD support in Vegas which is a $500.00 piece of software. A 30 day demo is available.Another feature I enjoy is the fact that the video from this camera is supported by my PS3 which is also my Blu-Ray player on my primary 58" plasma TV in the entertainment room. One can simply just record the AVCHD movie from the PC directly to a standard DVD (no BD required) and play it on the PS3. The resulting video is stunning. Or better yet just burn it to your PS3 network drive for access anytime. The simplest option is to just plug this camcorder directly into your TV via HDMI and watch it directly on the TV. Of course at some time you want to transfer the video to your computer to make BD DVDs or regular DVDs.Keep in mind that camcorders are known as the most unreliable electronics product sold so if you intend to hold onto it for a while consider an extended warranty. As I upgrade annually it is not something I consider but worthy for others.Cables supplied are good though for some reason Sony changed their full size HDMI port to a mini version which pretty much sucks for lack of a more technical term as this makes for using their own proprietary cable a pain but the cables can be had for only $30 for a quality one.The camera also sports a nice smooth record mode which basically takes 3 seconds of video and stretches it out to 12 seconds resulting in a nice video.Low light to zero light video mode is awesome. My backyard is very large and yet this camera has no problem with picking up the edge of the backyard from my upstairs window. This is in night mode or super night mode, both of which are great. But again, in dim light the noise level is very high and something to consider.This Sony has electronic Image stabilization which is good and works as it should for steady video even at zoom range.The built in digital camera is not bad for a CMOS camcorder though far from my Canon 40D. For quick convenient shots it is pretty decent. It is 4 megapixel in video mode and 6.1 otherwise-the highest available for a camcorder. Keep in mind that megapixel count is only half of the equation when it comes to quality pics.PROS:Awesome video in Blu-Ray AVCHDExcellent zero light mode-night mode.Fast focusLarge hard driveLarge LCD screenAwesome smooth record mode.CONSPoor after market software support-only Nero so farDrains batteries quickVery pricey so don't drop itMini HDMI port vs full size HDMI port on my HDR-SR1Noisy low light video.Well worth the price in my book an the excellent video of my son are well worth the admission price.But.................many want to know of some comparisons so here are my subjective test.I have owned the HDR-SR1, SR7, and now the Canon HG-10.For image detail whether night or day the Canon HG-10 is far and above better than the Sony series. The Sony units have strange motion blurs with AVCHD and Canon has seemed to correct this. Night video is much better in the Canon vs the Sony.For audio the Sony units take the cake as the Canon places the mic in a strange location and something does not pick up everything clearly. Not bad, just not as clean as the Sony.The Sony units do come across as better in terms of having a better body vs the Canon.After owning and review each I would rate them as:Canon HG10>SR1>SR7>SR5, yep, I rate the first Sony HD camcorder-the SR1 over the SR5 and 7. The SR5 not even in contention. The SR1 simply has a huge 3.5" LCD and manual focus ring plus better night video vs the SR7.All are great cameras and produce stunning daylight HD video, just the Canon has some advantages that make for a nicer camera IMO.Also, Sony will be releasing their new line of cameras in March 2008 so again I will be checking those out to see if they can topple the Canon though early reports indicate they may not.
I love the picture this TV gives. Great deal for the money you pay. Unfortunately when you want to channel surf, it takes forever to change channels. I tried using the automatic channel programming mode, but it did not make channel surfing any faster. Overall I really like this TV for the fact that we mounted it on the wall and the dvd player is already connected. If you want a spacesaver at a good price this TV is definately worth it.
This is a high quailty case with plenty of room foor an SRL or Cam Camera, pleant of room for all extra lens' and sipplies like batttery charges and extra batteries- you name it. I love it!
While the price of the 8 in 1 card reader is reasonable, consider this. This card reader has a nasty habit of rendering smart media card useless. Evidently, if you cut and paste or delete data on the SM card using thee 8 in 1 card reader, the reader rewrites the signature file so that it cannot be read by the camera. So that $24 card has the potential to cost you over $80.00. In addition, customer service is slow and I have had problems with the drivers.
Read reviews and was impressed with am receptivity and use of external speaker. Main use is to listen to ballgames on my patio.The radio am reception was worse than 20 yr old ge I had hoped to replace and speaker was simply horrible except for stongest stations. This product was returned.
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 ...
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.
Easy setup and the sound is great. This BIC subwoofer replaced a subwoofer that cost twice as much without missing a beat.
My comments on this camcorder are to help those who are not into specs but just plain English about this product.First, my dislikes about this camera is1. Black/White electric viewfinder - but the view is bright and clear2. Don't expect to take great clear 35mm quality still pictures. The print quality is a bit grainy. You are better off buying a separate camera for still pictures; but at times, it adds excitement having a still shot here and there on your video recordings.****Now, the good stuff*** this is why this camcorder is rated a 5 (Best) ****PICTURE QUALITYThis is the best video picture quality camcorder that I have owned. I previously owned a Canon UC20 with 410,000 pixels (great picture quality). This Sony DCR-TRV730 has at least 1,070,000 (according to the manual) pixels, which produces great color, clear and sharp video quality video recordings.***Minimum Illumination needed is seven Lux/ zero Lux NightShot modes***I was most impressed with the "Infra-Red NightShot" capability. Again, clear, sharp pictures. I put this camera through a test and I did not use my optional "HVL-IRH2 Video Light" - by recording in a room (with people inside the room) that was very dark - all lights were out and no sunlight. I was amazed with its quality and the clearness. The built-in infrared light was sufficient for a 20' X 30' size room. Note - NightShot will produce monochrome color. When I turn on my optional "HVL-IRH2 Video Light" (which has the capability of using its infrared or halogen lighting) the distance shooting was even greater and brighter, sharper picture quality. I advise purchasing an optional video light for inside recording, so you will get brighter, truer color and clarity. Even without the video light, normal room lighting still produced nice quality, clear video pictures. With the NightShot turned off and no optional video light, you will need sufficient room lighting in order to have excellent picture quality.***Built-in 18X Optical /500X Digital Lens***I also purchased the optional Sony .7x 37mm Digital Camcorder High Resolution Wide-Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-HG0737X). This added additional width and depth to my recording. The built-in lens did not have sufficient "width" for my recording in small close areas inside my home.The supplied Infolithium battery pack with the Accupower meter system is rated for approximately 2.5 hours of recording. I was only able to get approx. 1.3 hours due to the way I take pictures - I work the camera - focusing in and out and using the fade mode, giving my video more of a professional appeal. I also make use of the Still Picture mode and use the Memory Stick to save those still pictures. I then transfer the pictures onto my computer. This battery communicates with the camcorder. It tells you how much remaining power in the viewfinder and on the back of the LCD display. Great tool and accessory.Super Steady Shot Picture Stabilization System allowed me to take smooth looking video even when I had the shakes. I put the camera through another test -- I recorded a picture while riding in an old vehicle with poor shocks absorbers - if it was the excellent sound quality, which allowed you to hear the bumps and dips while riding, but the picture was flawless.***8 Different Picture Effects***This camera also allow you to change the picture affects to Black and White, Sepia, Negative Art, Pastel, Solarization, Slim, Stretch and Mosaic. This just adds pure fun to the video recordings.This camera also allows me to still view my old 8mm tapes. I now record using Hi8 mm tapes.Overall, I would not trade in this camcorder for another brand. This camera produces crystal-clear Digital8 pictures and CD quality sound. This camera allows an amateur photographer to feel and produce professional quality pictures.You will also need to purchase another/stronger battery packs for those extended recordings. If you plan to record your Childs school program or take a family trip to Disney World/Land, you will definitely need a stronger battery. I suggest the "NP-FM70 or the NP-FM91 InfoLithium battery pack. Depending on your purchase they are rated between 5.5 hours to 10 hours estimated recording time. You should also purchase an optional video light, such as "HVL-IRH2"...and an optional wide angle high grade lens, such as the Sony VCL-HG0737X...I got a Great Deal...
I did not realize how much I hated my Apple keyboard until I replaced it with this one. It is much sturdier, far more comfortable and even the USB ports seem beefier. I love this keyboard but there are a couple of flaws potential buyers should be aware of. The CD with the MAC driver did not support MAC OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The driver would not even open. MACs are smart enough to walk you through identifying the keyboard and then I downloaded the updated driver from the vendor site. No problem. I use boot camp and booted into Vista and surprisingly Vista already had a driver for the keyboard. So far so good. One really irritating flaw though is that the option key for selcting which OS you want to boot into with boot camp only works half the time. This was not a problem with my old keyboard so I have to think it has something to do with the Macally driver. So it takes 2 boots in stead of one to switch OS. Other than that I love the keyboard.
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!
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.
Very impressed with the quality. This is the first time that I have ever owned a lense set. I got a handycam for Christmas and wanted to buy extra things for it. Once I got my handycam going, I went to the back yard and used this lense set and took some wonderful photos of the flowers in the back yard in full bloom. I'm very pleased at how well the telephoto lense will zoom in and allow you to take great upclose photos. Using the wide angle with the zoom on the handycam allowed me to take great photos as well. Great product.
Wonderful sound in a small package and at a attractive price. And covenient plug in for my iPod.
I bought this to take my Mac Mini to 2 GB from 1. Went right in, recognized fine and now I'm surfing with ease. I can actually do more than one thing at a time now. Where the Mini used to pause and hiccup, it's now smooth as buttah.Perfect.
This printer is a great product it is light weight can print almost anywhere and the battery last almost all week formy printing needs. The down fall is hooking up the wireless i still have not gotten it to work, you need to be a geek to get it working.
I've purchased this laptop cooler from Eforcity only because I was looking for some accessories for my new laptop. It was delivered quickly for under twenty bucks.
The speaker is about 11 inches diameter and consists of a lens-shaped magnet joined to a second sound radiator by a short length of threaded metal. The unit can be used in 3 configurations1-in the underwater light housing2-all underwater held by a rope3-floating with magnet below water and radiator above.I use configuration 2, since I want to control the overwater(air) sound volume independently. This can be done by using a second speaker or by pulling on the rope to vary the amount of the speaker above the water. Bass is better when the speaker is a little deeper, though. I pull the speaker out of the water when I put the pool cover on.To hear it your ears have to be in or just above the water. If you are near the side of the pool where the speaker is, you can also hear reflections from the edge of the pool.This is a mono speaker. I am using one channel of a sony 85 watt receiver with a Y-connector from the CD to one input and the balance set all to that side. I have the volume almost all the way up. The sound volume is not very high except within about a 6 foot radius of the speaker. The bass is very good in that radius, however. A second speaker would surely be better, but I wasn't ready to spend that much on this project.I'm using about 40 ft of cable. I did not buy waterproff cable from the company at $1.50/ft but am using Zip-cord with outdoor silicon-filled wire nuts from home depot for $2.Sound quality is fair. Its ok for the ballgame while I'm swimming laps. Music is fair; tinny sounding when you're more than 10 ft from the speaker. I have a 20x40 ft pool and hang the speaker in the middle of the long side so I'm away from the speaker a lot. Turning the treble all the way down helps a little. You would not confuse this with an average home stereo sound.If you just want to listen to music and swim laps, the finas swiMp3 is a personal mp3 player that might have better sound and be more cost effective. Despite its shortcomings,I've enjoyed this item anyway.
The batteries were shipped promptly and arrived on time. Amazingly, they were fully charged. They fit perfectly in the cordless phone and have been working great since - a few weeks now. They hold the charge just like the original batteries did when the phone was first purchased.
I purchased 3 of these, 1 for me and 2 for a friend in the UK that has some US products. They worked great and the best thing is how inexpensive they were. I've had to buy complete converter packages in the past that cost up to $30, when all I needed was a UK converter. If you travel to the UK often, it's well worth it picking a couple of these up.
Gyromouse makes running powerpoint presentations a breeze. The wireless mouse allows you to work the room and easily advance your slides.I love the fact that gyromouse uses a radio transmitter rather than infrared. No need to point the mouse at the screen or data projector!One of the coolest features of the gyroumouse is the ability to manipulate the on-screen cursor with the mouse held in mid-air! Simply move your wrist, and the cursor follows! Using this feature takes some getting used to, but it is definitely usable. If you just can't get the hang of the mid-air thing, set the gyromouse on a table and use it like you would a traditional mouse.Other cool features: - Handy charging cradle/receiver - Uses common cordless phone batteries. - Multiple gyromice can be used in the same room. - No software needed. Truly plug and play on newer windows machines. - 40 to 60 foot transmitter range.Gyromouse is a must have if you are a professional presenter using PowerPoint or similar applications.Dave Currence Minneapolis, MN
After many frustrating hours stumbling through the poorly written instructions, I finally got the DPR-1260 to work perfectly wirelessly (caveat: I have yet to test a multifunction printer). This was one of the only print servers I found on the market that could handle multiple printers and work wirelessly. It was also one of the least expensive print servers I came across. To set-up the wireless settings properly, make sure to have the print server hard wired to your router AND your computer wired to your router (do not try this wirelessly!). I set up the print server using an ibm laptop and firefox. I can also print wirelessly without a problem using an apple laptop. To add a printer, simply plug the printer into the print server and run the printer wizard on the set up screen through your browser. To add a printer on an apple, simply go to the print center, select "add printer" and select IP printer. For location put down the IP address of the print server (you can see this on the print server status screen through your browser) and for queue name enter the name listed on the same status screen. I would have given this print server 5 stars were it not for the terrible documentation.
I ordered an ipod mini battery from Osprey-Talon...The battery works great! After replacing the battery,my ipod is as good as new! I don't have to chargethe ipod every night... my old battery couldn't hold chargeovernight even if it wasn't used at all...Now I charge once, and can use the ipod for several days.I haven't exactly tested how long a single charge lasts,but I can tell you it's definitely 7+ hours... a significantimprovement over 2 hours I was getting before.The last reviewer mentioned about poor instructions...I never bothered to look at the instructions that camewith the battery. I just went to CNet and foundan instruction there. The whole process took maybe10 minutes... took 3 minutes to pry open the case andslide the motherboard out. 1 minute to replace the battery.6 minutes to slide the motherboard back into its case...that turned out to be a bit tricky. But overall, the wholeprocess was pretty easy, with minimal damage to theexterior case (a bit of scratches from prying open the case).This battery comes with two screwdrivers, a flat head forprying open the top and bottom part of the case,and a phillips head for the screws.
I thought (was led to belive) that the battery suplied would last only a short time. I bought two more so I could make it through my sons wedding, suprize suprize one battery lasts all day of normal picture taking. It's nice to have a spare (I have two)
I recently had the unplanned opportunity this Christmas to compare the JVC Gummy earbud headphones against the Sony version and the Memorex version of this product. So the scientist in me and my 2 daughters tried all three on an ipod nano. It was amazing the difference between the products. The bass is considerably clearer on the JVC product. The volume is much louder ( so you don't have to raise the volume as high and subsequently also raising the hiss and other noise of the particular player you're using). The vocals and cymbals were equally crisp. All this for a mere $8.99 plus S&H online or $14.99 in Walmart. The only drawback that we could find is that the earbuds are inherently uncomfortable for some of us after about an hour as compared to the in-the-ear type. Overall a thumbs up for the JVC Gumy Earbud headphones. Cheers...Les
I hesitated a long time before buying this printer, in part because HP Photosmart printers seemed a bit cheaper, and also because I had heard horror-stories about some Epson Photo papers. I am glad I finally bought this printer. Installation was a breeze under Windows 98, the printer was up and running in less than 5 minutes, the quality of prints is unbelievable.The printer is nearly noiseless, it's well protected from dust, etc...The ability to get borderless prints is a great step forward. I have used the roll of paper and am amazed at the colour and the clarity of definition. I printed around 50 prints with the colour cartridge before it ran dry, but as I know some of the cartridges &quot;given&quot; with a printer are not completely full, I cannot say whether this is an average.All in all, I heartily recommend this printer to anyone who wants clear, beautiful prints of good-quality photographs, either taken from digital cameras or scanned from old slides.As for Epson photo paper, just make sure you don't buy an old roll of paper with the mention &quot;for prints under glass or photo-albums&quot;, as this mention implies that paper may age when exposed to air. The new paper seems very stable, by all accounts.Last but not least, use only Epson color ink cartridges if you wish to print photographs.
I have had good luck with the SAN-360 FM Transmitter I am using from Maximo, so I decided to purchase the S42 sync and charging cable so I could leave my original cable at my desktop on my home computer and use the S42 when I travel out of town with my laptop. The S42 cable works just like the original that came with the e250 and the only way I can tell them apart is the stamp on the connector. The original says SanDisk and the other says Maximo. If you are looking for an additional or replacement cable, I highly recommend.
This is a great product. I would recommond a case. iTunes is easy to use to get your music in the iPod.
Great response time across network and the cable connections were secure and packaged well. Great buy got a great cable.
I tried listening to a lossless Midi file using these cables and it sounded awfulso went back to MP3 using my old cables not really worth the money
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'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 ..
Okay, I really don't want to jump into the middle of the on-going name-calling contest going on between ipod people and ipod bashers. I WILL say that when I began buying portable MP3 players many years ago I did a lot of research before purchasing and Creative always seemed to have a product in the category I was looking for that seemed a better bargain than the competition. The company is still going strong many generations of devices later, and the Zen Vision M is frankly amazing. When my ipod friends see it they ask enviously "what is THAT?" and when they see what it can DO they get kind of a sour grapes look on their face and say "ahhhh..." I tell them not to despair, they can get one too, especially since you can get them for a fraction of the ipod.I used to feel sorry for people who compared the video capability of devices with screens the size of postage stamps. I don't want to watch videos and show off family pictures on THAT. But the Vision M has a 2.5 inch screen, and while that's not going to push my plasma out of the way, it's completely suitable for watching movies on planes and showing off pictures of the kids. The picture looks amazing - seriously, with plasma-like quality. The resolution and colors are realistic and vibrant. I see a 1-star review complaining that the screen has a terrible glare when viewed in sunlight. When I'm in the sunlight I have better things to do than look at portable video screens, but if you need to watch it in the sunlight (change songs, etc) you can buy a glare-screen for the device for about ten bucks.This brings up another great feature of the Vision M: it isn't stumped by proprietary media. Where other devices require you to buy music specifically from THEM, in THEIR format, the Vision will play every type of music or video file I know. Amazon touts the fact that the Vision is the only device that will play their "Unbox" videos - "thousands of movies, TV shows and international videos". Cool.There's a 30 and a 60 GB version of this player. That is a ridiculous size for photos, a SERIOUS amount of music and a respectable number of videos. The interface is intuitive, although it might take awhile to find all the things the Vision can do. The touch-bar in the center takes the place of the famous ipod "wheel", and it is just as fast. Navigation is a snap.Creative doesn't pay me, so I have no reason to prefer their products other than that they seem to work better and less expensively than their competitors.
Great Buy. Received item before estimated time. Easy to use.If you are looking for a wire cable for you ipod ipod this is it.
I needed a new modem to replace the US Robotics that died in my windows 98 machine. I bought the Zoom model 3025. It claims to have "lightning protection" which is how my old one died. Hopefully I won't have to test that functionality. I have no technical experience, but this modem was very easy to install and run. It took me less than 10 minutes to install. The connection speeds have been consistently stable and fast, it has V.92 and V.44 for increased speed, and the price was [inexpensive]. If you're going to stay with 56K instead of broadband, then this is a good deal.
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 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.
This is probably a pretty good picture taking camera, but I can't try any of the controls because I can never see what I am taking! All my pictures are outside and the LCD (at the darkest setting) is so bright and washed out I simply point at shadows and hope I come out with what I want. The eyepiece is no better since it is mostly gray spots. The pictures I get on automatic settings are good, but I could get better composition and lighting if I could see what I was aiming at! Also, the card door keeps comes open when just brushed by the bag.
I Purchased my 20gb h10 about a week ago and I love it. It is very easy to navagate through and it looks and sounds awesome. The main feature that the h10 has is easy to use software. This was the main reason why I did not get an ipod. The itunes software for the ipod was so difficult to use that it kept me from buying one. The h10 on the other hand has got to have the most user friendly software on the planet which to me was a huge selling point. If you purchase the h10 you will not be disappointed.
Good sound - great cancelling. Design promotes noise isoolation, since these encircle the ears. Once the noise cancelling is activated the rumbling of trains, planes, and automobiles dissapears. Very good sound quality.The earphones do become a little uncomfortable after an hour or two. Hard case included with room for an iPod or MP3.
Tired of all this Apple lifestyle propaganda?, sick of all these Apple's true believers with their childish zealotry?, then this gizmo is for you.Creative hits the spot with multiple video format support but still no Ogg Vorbis format support for audio which according to recent conducted tests reigns in quality above all other formats and no support for free lossless audio formats like FLAC & Wavpack which absolutely rule in the audiophile world. Seems the industry doesn't want to support these superior audio formats because of their open/free and no drm'd nature.Nevertheless,this product is the current King in its category,it simply ravishes Apple's Ipod line with more features/more value,i wont supply more info on this,just read the reviews in various dap sites.The only flaw i find for this product is its clonish look with Ipod,but taking into account the momentum the Ipod has in consumers psychology it seems Creatives decision to drop an original interface and copy the Ipods is somewhat justified.I believe Creative used Sigmatel's latest chip for this player,the STMP3600, but since this a new chip with lots of features/power it would be wise if you're not in the immediate need for owning a unit now to simply take patience because sooner or later more products with similar features and better price will appear in this highly competitive market
The only thing that i want to say is??? it was a very,but very good deal. i love it!Thank you. [...]
Much has been said about how this "universal" windscreen isn't quite compatible with Blue's Yeti microphone. Why Blue didn't include an appropriate clamp or selection of clamps or design the Yeti base so the existing clamp would fit is beyond me, but with a cheap Black & Decker battery-operated drill, a 1/4" hex shank drill bit, and some oomph, you can make it compatible yourself in minutes by drilling a hole through the center back of the base and attaching The Pop there using the included clamp knob with the longer screw. Sure, the logo is upside down when you bend it backward over the mic, but it in all my years in voiceover, this is a combo that simply amazes with fantastic audio clarity and ease of use. I knock it one star for Blue's lack of foresight in compatibility and expect they'll get it right in the future.
I hear alot of people say cables are cables, well tell that to the people who visit me and listen to music or watch movies at my place. I have owned several different cables before and YES, these cables make a big difference to your ears.
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.
These speakers come with a 2.7 uF capacitor inline with the mid driver and a 1.2 uF capacitor inline with the tweeter. Personally I don't think these are ideal for 8 ohm drivers. From my calculations with 8 ohms nominal impedance, it puts the mid driver in the 7000+ Hz range and the tweeter in 16000+ Hz. That leaves a lot for the 8&#34; woofer, some quite possibly out of the drivers range. To get them to create what I thought was balanced sound the bass had to be increased +6db and treble decreased -4db on my receiver.With the above said, they do perform very well, with minimal distortion at volumes higher than I would normally listen. I have since installed the 3 way crossover recommended by other reviews. They still require an increase in the bass to produce a balanced sound but now voice is much more clear in music and television. The size of them is a little awkward for the living room, I would recommend going with the SSF-5000 if you plan to use these for home theater purposes as the SS-B3000 are a little large to be on a shelf but a little small to be on the floor.
Great sound quality with flexible, adjustable microphone, whether you decide to wear it on the right or left ear. Adjustable volume and easy mute switch. Very comfortable despite initial doubts...
I've used these headphones for jogging for three years now and have had no problems at all. Very good stereo sound for the money, and if you're reasonably careful with them, they'll last forever. If you fold roughly or sit on them in the car, of course they'll break. But I fold mine every day and keep them in a drawer in between daily jogs, and mine are still going strong. And even if they break now, for $15 I wouldn't hesitate to buy this product again.
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.
I would suggest that you purchase a more expensive SD Card. I purchased this and it would not work, in anything. Don't waste your time and money. Maybe these cheap cards are rejects. You'll spend more time returning it or end up throwing it away in frustration.
I upgraded to the Basslink 2 after the Basslink 1 I had for over seven years finaly shorted out. This one didn't work out of the box and I'm still currently fighting it with some shred of hope it will magicaly work.
Overall, this camera is terrific. This is my first digital camera and I compared extensively before purchasing. In addition to the Amazon customer reviews, be sure to check out the reviews at Digital Photography Review (...).General camera operations are a breeze and relatively easy to maneuver with the tiny size of this engineering marvel. I was a bit worried because I have big hands, but it is well-designed. The images are amazingly clear, crisp with bright, accurate colors. Naturally, the quality of the final image will depend on the settings. One piece of advice I received from many sources - let the camera take the photos at the highest resolution it can muster. You can always remove detail with software, but you can't add detail back in.(...) I just want to add one comment about some quirks on the menu system. Often, it takes one more button press than you would think to accomplish a task. For example, to delete a photo in playback mode, you press &quot;menu&quot; to bring up the menu bar, &quot;set&quot; to select single-image delete, &quot;set&quot; again to bring up the deletion confirmation, &quot;right-arrow&quot; to move to &quot;OK&quot; and one final &quot;set&quot; to delete. Phew! I can understand the confirmation, but it would be nice to have an option to default to &quot;OK&quot; rather than &quot;Cancel&quot;... and I'm not sure why it requires two presses of &quot;set&quot; right at the beginning.Another weird thing... let's say you just took a photo and want to delete it right away (no use wasting space on the CF card if you can tell the shot was bad, right?). The image displays for 2-seconds (or 10-seconds, if you choose), but rather than just hitting the &quot;set&quot; button during the review period to bring up the delete confirmation, you have to... (ready for this?!) ...1) Hold the shutter release down continuously after taking the shot;2) Press and hold the &quot;set&quot; button;3) Press the &quot;left-arrow&quot; button to bring up the delete confirm.Now that doesn't quite sound so bad, but think about the size of this thing and the tiny buttons - this takes a bit of maneuvering (not to mention the foresight to hold the shutter down - something not natural when taking photos). I'm not quite sure why you can't just hit the &quot;set&quot; button to hold the image temporarily and then delete or continue shooting. Somebody clearly didn't think that one through.Anyway, like I said... a couple of weird quirks in an otherwise terrific package. Clean design, solid feel - and great photos. I can easily live with the software usability quirks. Enjoy!
I am not new to CD burners or computers. Being a DP consultant for over 25 years teaches a person about products and service.I have never experienced such poor service from any product, be it computer, autos, fast foods, etc.I can understand poor quality, it's a machine, but I do not understand a company's refusal to supply any form of tech support.Many e-mails and many calls, no 800 number, to tech support produce nothing but frustrations.The unit does produce coasters, but it takes a very long time. A valid burn is something that SELDOM occurs.The rating system lists 1 star as its minimum rating. There should be a zero star option.Save your money.
The transmitter and charger function well but it is not a brand new product as advertised by the seller (DB ROTH). It is a used product. DO NOT buy from them!!
Up front I will say that these fill a niche for me that was made possible because of the two sets of RCA inputs in the back of the main speaker. I cannot speak to the value for general purpose use or compare it to similar or competing products.I use my speakers to connect both a bluetooth receiver (aBelkin F8Z492TTP Bluetooth Music Receiver) for streaming music from my smart phone, and a netbook to my TV. Please see my customer-supplied images at the top of this page for photos that depict how.The bluetooth receiver allows me to stream music from my Droid X smart phone to the speakers. This is an important feature for me because I have most of my music collection on that device.Using the second set of RCA inputs, and aBelkin Audio Y Cable Splitter 1-Mini Plug/2-RCA Plugs (6 Feet)I am able to transmit my netbook's audio to the speakers, while aStandard 15-Pin VGA Male to VGA Male Cableconnects the netbook to my TV.Regarding the sound: these speakers pump out clear sound that allows me to easily enjoy the full richness of my music up to 25 feet away. It favorably compares to my larger, power hungry surround sound system in quality, clarity and volume.A nice feature that I personally don't use is the headphone jack in the front of the master speaker. For folks who are connecting these speakers to a desktop or laptop system to extend their sound capabilities, this is a plus because at night or in an office it gives the privacy you may need.My only complaint is the power supply, which is more like a brick. Because of its size it takes up three outlets on my surge protector - one for the power and the size blocking two more. Please see my third customer-supplied image at the top of this page to see in detail what I mean.As you can see, my use is somewhat unique. If you are looking for a set of speakers for your laptop or desktop, plus a smart phone audio or MP3 player and do not need bluetooth streaming, then you can dispense with my configuration that uses theBelkin F8Z492TTP Bluetooth Music Receiverand replace that device with a simpleBelkin Audio Y Cable Splitter 1-Mini Plug/2-RCA Plugs (6 Feet)that will connect to the audio out jack on most smart phones.If you have any additional questions leave a comment to this review and I will respond.
Bought this in January of 2008. A little on the loud side, but burned relatively quick, and was a nice companion to my original factory installed DVD burner. Then in about August it started making random coasters, and now it will not even read any DVDs at all, much less burn one. My system says the drive is there, no problems are seen, but any inserted DVDs cannot be read. Even tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Mine turned out to junk. Your mileage may vary. Good luck, I see that others had no problems.
This antenna has performed remarkably well, is compact and was very easy to set up in an overhead crawl space. The number of channels received tripled, compared to the rooftop analog antenna used before the change to digital.
For less than 10$ I'm getting 13 crystal clear channels and 6 marginals. I relaced a $35 powered antenna that never did work as well as this one. This antenna should get 6 stars considering it costs so little
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.
This is my first Laptop and I'm very satisfied with the Toshiba Brand. As with my other products with Toshiba. The performance is excellent for what I do with this Laptop. Has a lot of features, more than others for the price. Go for quality, it"s better.
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.
We use Pelican products for the storage of our portable electronics and this foam insures they are snug in the case. Great product.
Idem came on time and was the right one at the right cost. It was packed very will. I would buy from them again.
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.
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.
The processor is very good and you can learn more about that over the internet.The problem is Amazon. The processor has a new revision (G0) for some 4 months now but Amazon is still selling the old and much worse one (B3). I feel cheated for having bought this processor here paying the same price as other people do when buying the much better G0 from other retailers.BEWARE!
I purchased these DVD-R at a great price from Amazon - and it is Prime. DVDs record great and in the usual spindle. So far I have not hit a bad DVD. I will definitely will purchase these again through Amazon.
The quality of the audio was fine, and it was easy to use. Our iPod plugged right in. It was great... for 24 months.A couple of weeks ago, the unit began acting strange. The unit would turn on, but there would be no audio for a few seconds. Then it got worse, and the audio would come back if the input button was pushed. Now there is no audio at all except for bursts of static and loud hiss - even set to CD or Aux with nothing playing.Is $99 too much for a boat anchor? Yes, because it's too light to hold the lightest boat. Pass this one up and go for a different brand. They don't make Blaupunkts like they used to, sadly.
If you were searching for something like this, you want this. This little unit will revolutionize your home stereo/theater set up. Once you get it, you'll look at home theater systems in a different light.I compared high-def video with and without this switch, and I couldn't tell any difference, even at 1080p. If there is any signal degradation due to the switch, I couldn't detect it. Optical audio switching works cleanly as well.For me, I just needed another monitor out. I've got multiple video signals coming in (DVD player, cable TV, game console, computer) and I sometimes wanted to tweak something without turning on my main TV.But once I added this unit, I realized I could simplify my stereo receiver. Why spend money on a receiver that also does switching, when you can buy this switch separately? Then your stereo receiver can just focus on audio processing. You end up with much simpler components, and you can spend your money on better audio processing gear, rather than more audio/visual switching.
Having an iBook G4 most of the MP3 players for sale are not compatable with Mac. I had an old irock player which has been through the wars and had served me well... but this new irock 860 is better. Fantastic value for money and great for the 1st time MP3 buyer. Most of the people I know bought the ipod but I've seen & heard alot of bad things mostly with the battery life. I can tell you one thing the irock can stand a whole lot more bumps and falls then any ipod could. You can be assured you will be buying a great product!
I bought this audio card so that my PC (Microsoft XP operating system) that I'm using as a media center has an optical output for my stereo. I followed the installation directions (install disk included) and had no problem installing the card. I connected the optical output to my stereo and I confess that the sound quality brought a bit of a tear to my eye - It was that good!CD's that I had previously ripped to the computer (high quality setting) sounded better than from my CD player. I could tell that the surround was working on the CD's.There is a separate install for WinDVD for this card - I already had WinDVD installed on my machine. I played a DVD and it sounded great too!There are other (somewhat cheaper) versions of audio cards with optical audio out. But read the reviews like I did - Some of them have installation issues. And I don't think the cheaper versions output computer generated surround tracks in the optical audio output. The price was quite reasonable for what I got.The card has jacks for analog 7.1 audio - but I'm not using that.Now a word about why I wanted optical audio output:I'm an electronic engineer. Computers are electrically very noisy for analog signals. All that digital processing, switching power supplies, and questionable analog signal grounding create a lot of audio noise on the computer ground and analog audio outputs. By using an optical output from the computer to my stereo I eliminate these noise sources from the audio path. And it works! Before using analog outputs from the computer to my stereo, I didn't so much notice "noise" as I noticed an apparent lack of dynamic range in music. The noise tends to fill in the quiet spots in the audio. Also, going to 24 bit sound helps dynamic range quite a lot!It's a great sound card for hooking into a stereo and listening to music if you have optical inputs on your stereo. And, if you don't have optical inputs on your stereo - It's time to step into the 21st century!Chazzz
I used this film over my winter break to take photos while at home with the family. The pictures I took indoors, with and without flash and outside all came out fantastic. The colors are great and the grain size is small. I love the Portra line of film.
SO my boyfriend had random cd's all over the place. On the desk, end tables, coffee table, basically everywhere. I got this so he could put them all in one place.It was easy to put together, I did it in less than 5 min's with my 4yr old helping :)... The only thing is the little wooden balls wouldn't fit on the top. However, they aren't really necessary...So we can see the desk and end tables again.. Now we just need a book shelf to get to the bottom of the coffee table.All in all if you don't care if the balls fit on top, it's a great product for the price....
This item is such garbage!!!! The only way the receiver stays on when docked into the boom box is by pushing down very hard and keeping your hand there or putting a water melon on top of the receiver balanced by a water bottle. I've exchanged my boom box twice and receiver once--the manufacturer will not refund me, ahhhhhhh such frustration!!!!!!!!! Not to mention 3 times I've had to stand in line at the post office and all the money spend on shipping and insurance. Save yourself the headache do not purchase this product.
I just purchased this TV after looking at a wide range of TVs to go with my dual-tuner TiVo Series 3 player and an older progressive scan Toshiba DVD player, and I have to say that I couldn't be happier with my selection. I let the TV do the upconvert from 480i from the TiVo and the result looks quite acceptable (assuming you're not 3 feet away), and the HD detail on HD channels is spectacular. The Toshiba has a wide range of picture boxing settings to take care of properly framing the upconverted 480p DVD signal, and a lot of color settings so that tuning the color with Avia-derived settings I found on the internet helped as well. I have my own Avia disc on order to fine-tune the picture myself, as well.The main products I was comparing against were all other 720p 32" TVs. 1080p resolution seemed silly to pay for in this size, since you can't see it, though the brands that put out 32" 1080p TVs (e.g. Sharp) seemed to have better video processors in the 1080p models and skimp a bit in the 720p models. Specifically, I compared against the Sony Bravia 2010 S-Series (not the XDR2), Sharp Aquos 32D43U, and the Samsung 3253, as well as the Olevia 532/332s as a bargin alternative. The Olevia was by far the least expensive, but its picture quality seemed comparatively much worse, not to mention external styling. In the store I looked, the Sony and Toshiba were solid across the board, the Sharp had the best flesh tones (color setting issues with other TVs?), and the Samsung the best contrast for dark areas (e.g. air contrails behind a slow-motion spinning baseball). Given that the Toshiba was about $150 cheaper than the alternatives at the time, I opted for it and couldn't be happier.
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.
This is a reasonably priced way to distribute HD signal to multiple televisions. I had absolutely no problem making it work.
If you're a frequent flier, this is a must-have accessory for your Shure E-series canalphones. The output from the headset jack on major airlines is overpowered in order to drive the cheap headphones they give out, as well as to overcome the engine roar and cabin noise. Anyone who has plugged in their Shures or other high-quality canalphones to an airline seat knows that it cannot be set at a low enough level for comfortable listening, nor can it be finely tuned between volume steps... the Shure Level Attenuator has a thumbwheel volume control, is inexpensive, and should be with you every time you fly.
Lexar Media XD256-231 256 MB xD-Picture Card (Retail Package)great product will continue to do buisness with the seller
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've had this router for ages now. It sits three feet away from me, and chugs away merrily for 23 hours and 50 minutes a day. If I put a hand on it at a random time, it's often very warm or downright hot.Twice a day or so, my internet connection cuts out, and a router restart (unplug and plug it back in) fixes it. Some days this doesn't happen at all, and maybe the average is closer to once a day, but it's definitely the router. I generally notice it's hotter than average the times it goes down. So maybe the problem's related to temperature.. tough to say for sure.Good thing the router was cheap and my work doesn't rely on an uninterrupted connection. I can survive the minor inconveniences of these outages--they rarely interrupt something mission-critical. Annoying, but not enough to get me to dump $70 on a new router yet. I imagine there's a more reliable option out there for the price, but cheap is cheap and I got what I paid for.
I bought these headphones after being totally dis-satisfied with the Sennheiser MX300 earbuds. These are very uncomfortable and sound too bright in my opinion.I went out and bought the Sennheiser PMX60's. These were perfect as I cycle and need something that doesn't go on the top of the head.As sound quailty goes, these things are amazing! Beautiful, strong bass and crisp highs. The volume even goes very high compared to other headphones. Well done Sennheiser!The reason why I am returning these, is because although they are one of the best sounding headphones I have ever heard, they leak WAY too much sound. Anyone in the same room can here the music that I'm playing quite well. Every word is audible to the outside listener. For me this makes then very unattractive.I'm sad to part with these as they sound so good, but I need something a bit quiter to the public.
I purchased this product for my husbands birthday July 22. Unfortunatly, it didn't work. We sent it in they replaced the circuit board and sent it back to us. Still didn't work. We have, now a second time, sent it back and asked for a new one. Don't know how well the detector works as it hasn't since purchased!
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 purchased a replacement lamp for my Sony Rear Projection TV.The product was delivered fine, it was easy to install, but it worked for only 7 months(vs. 3 years for the original)??
I am one of the biggest SONY fans you can get. As awesome as this gadget is, I am selling it and getting an iPaq instead.The reason? Basically becasue I prefer the operating system on the iPaq compared with that of the Sony. If I was comfortable with the Palm OS, then I would stick with the Sony anyday.It is incredibly good looking, functional and has 100% what you would expect from a top of the line PDA, and with the quality and finish you could only expect from SONY!!!
Just got an Onkyo HTIB and as expected, the speakers were weak. I got these as an upgrade to my front speakers and WOW! What a difference they make! I also bought a powered subwoofer and can now turn it down a bit because these speakers produce some pretty good bass on their own. Top of the line caliber? No. But for a medium sized room, they do the job quite well. Music sounds great on these and movies are much, much improved over what I had. You might take note on the size of these "bookshelf" speakers though... :)
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 bought this product for emergency use It would be great if it could pull in a station . Any Statiom well . I live between two major cities and I get much better reception on my 9V sony AM/FM 6 transitor from the 60's . Don't waist your money .
I've had a very good experience with the pocket viewer. I like the way the various menus are laid out and the included features. Although this device does not allow add-on programs, I really have not missed this feature. The pocket viewer has a good scheduler that supports repeating items and multi-day events. I don't find data entry with the little on-screen keyboard a problem. I can keep up with a friend who uses a Palm with handwriting recognition. The &quot;quick memo&quot; feature is very handy... no more scraps of paper. The long battery life and flash memory (keeps your data without power applied)are good features. The included PC software works as promised. Data can also be transferred from the windows clipboard into the memo area. It's a little awkward to use, but with this feature and the 4MB memory, I have moved a lot of text into my Casio with no problems. It must be pretty sturdy...I've dropped it 3 times onto the floor and it still works! Some things I don't like are that the backlight will only stay on for 15 seconds, and that accessories such as an extra cradle or stylus have been near impossible to find. If you don't need the programmable features of some of the other PDA's this is a good choice. The large amount of memory available coupled with well designed functions works for me. I've been using it every day for about two months now with no problems.
Save your money. Do not buy this product. Out of a pack of 100 discs only a 1/3 worked.
I found this to be a good product at a reasonable price and it shipped on time, Job well done.
I bought the C550 since the price has somewhat dropped to where I can afford it and bought it here at Amazon since the price is unbeatable and free shipping compare to going to my local store or other less reliable internet store. I bought it on Saturday and got it by Wednesday. I had a C330 prior to this unit and sold that for half its original price before buying this one. The C330 alone served me well as far as navigation goes, but the new design and features of the C550 is well worth the upgrade. Besides the bluetooth (works very well) and traffic capability that this unit adds compared the the C330, there are a lot of subtle changes that makes it even better. I'll start off with the suction cup design, before it was bulkier and the round base has a bigger radius, now it is smaller but can still support the unit well, great for places in tight spaces in your car. Also I did not like how the cigarette adapter was permanently attached to the suction cup holder in the C330, now the cable can be dettached from the unit making it more flexible. The unit itself sports a dark gray body color and a shinnier aluminum face, it looks much better at least in the interior of my car. It also is thinner that the C330 occupying lesser space specially if you place it close to your windshield like me. I have not really had a chance to use the traffic capability since my drive from home to work are on the streets and only takes 10 minutes, but I'm glad it is there. As far as the MP3 goes, I guess it's nice to have whenever your battery in the car dies out of nowhere and you are stranded in a deserted place, you can at least have some music until your navi dies or some psycho gets to you, whatever comes first (heheh joke). The Navigation software seems to move faster and now that it reads street name which makes you feel more assured you are going the right way. Other improvements? I would rather have an add on software in it that can read movie files than the MP3. Also I like how they included a nice case for the unit but I wish they added a hole or slit where the cigarette lighter cable can go through. Lastly, for mac users, your Mac will read the garmin when you plug it throught the USB it will come out as a hard drive then you can drop in your MP3 files and images for the splash screen. I will try to do another update in a month or so for more of my experience with this unit. There is always room for improvement... so I gave it four stars, hopefully it will be as reliable as my last one. Oh yah, Do not leave this unit on top of your dash, parked in the hot sun, it will mess up your unit, put it away. This happened to me once and Garmin was still kind enough to exchange my unit covered by warranty, (I am not saying they will do this for you also).
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.
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.
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....
What a piece of crap. Very disappointed.I am going to return these. They sound like the speakers are blown. I didn't even have them real loud so I don't understand.Quality wise these outrageously priced headphones are no better than 30 or 40 dollar ones. I have skull candy bass headphones that I got for 39.99 that sound better than these.Got these for only [...] total. Not even worth 30 bucks.
I got exactly what I was looking for and it cost mush less than other on-line retailers. Thanks.
I am on my second set of these within a month. Almost couldn't believe my ears when I heard them. I have always thought I knew "really really good" when I heard it...and these are. I heard everything I could find in stores and nothing really touched these. These speakers are true in the sound range that most music is made.bad news is delicacy. I bumped the cable that connects the cable to the subwoofer (from the control speaker). Nothing I could do. Problem was that after hearing them I was hooked, I knew I had to have them on my system.Buy them, handle them carefully. Spray a little silicon lubricant on the connections so you don't have sticky plugs. Handle gently.Leave them where they work and leave them alone. Connect power strip to subwoofer so you don't have to crawl around on the floor to turn the power off.these are worth the trouble. Wonderfully true and clean speakers.Bernie in corpus
I would probably have loved the webcam but I never got it.Microsoft Lifecam VX-1000
OK, so I'm one of those gadget guys that has to go out and always buy the latest everything...and much to my wife's dismay, spend a lot of money in the process. As far as PDA's go, I have been from the Palm (m505), to Pocket PC (Ipaq) and now I'm back to the Palm again with the Sony Clie. Always looking for new features, I have been attracted to different PDA's for different features...and of course, the industry cannot come out with one single unit that does everything because that would hurt their bottom line, so I have been forced to buy several different types of PDA's.The Sony Clie does not disappoint when it comes to features and overall aesthetics/appearance. Sony is the first that I've seen to realize that it's a smart idea to include the "case" as a feature of the unit itself. If you want to purchase a leather case to protect your unit even further, you can definitely do so, but the design of the NR70V has a nice titanium looking hard case on the outside of the unit which protects itself. No need to carry the bulky pocket-book looking leather cases.This isn't a review that will list every feature of the unit because you can get that by just visiting the Sony web site ... Instead, I'll highlight some of the good and bad features for you so that you can make an informed decision.First of all, as of the date of this review (6/11/2002), the price of the unit was still in the high [$$$] range, which is an extremely high price for a PDA. Waiting a few months, you may find the price will drop a couple hundred bucks and let you pocket that hard earned money.The digital camera that comes with the unit is nothing more than a novelty. Don't fool yourself into thinking that you'll use this to take pictures at your next social function or Holiday party. The resolution is horrible, but with that said, you are buying a PDA folks. Despite Sony's attempts to promote this unit as an all-in-one "Personal Entertainment Organizer", it is still a PDA. Which means that you shouldn't expect a 4 mega-pixel camera. The camera should be used in its context, which for example may include taking a picture of a book in a bookstore that you want to make sure you read in the future, or a picture of the CD in the music store that you want your wife or parents to buy you for your birthday. Bottom line on the camera is don't set your expectations too high and you won't be disappointed. It might be cool at first, but should not be a deciding factor in your purchase decision.The music player feature is great. You can play mp3's and use your PDA just like a walkman. The thing to watch our for here is that unfortunately Sony does not include a memory stick with this unit, despite its price (not even a 4MB stick to get you started!!), which I found extremely annoying. If you're going to play more than a few songs at a time, you'll need to invest in at least a 128MB memory stick which will run you upwards of [$$$] depending on where you buy it (cheapest place I found was by using the shopping comparison on Yahoo!).The screen that the Sony comes with is superb to any that I have seen. The resolution is great, pictures show up clear, and movies are also pretty good. (this technology has a long way to go, but Sony is still at the top of the list).Having experiences the ease of use of the PocketPC, I find several features of the Palm OS, and in turn, the Sony Clie, extremely frustrating. For example, there is no software that allows you to see all files that you have saved on your unit in one screen, and allow you to open/delete/change or beam them. The unit comes with MS Gate which is a program that attempts to do this, but unfortunately is extremely lacking. The features I found most annoying is that it lists ALL files, including system files that you don't care about, and it also will not let you open any of the files from this program. In contrast, the PocketPC lets you simply use something just like the Explorer included with Windows (as a general comment, if you are used to Windows and do not want to deter from it, go with a PocketPC and stay away from Palm).The QWERTY keyboard is a great feature of the unit. It makes entering everything much easier, and for those of you that find Graffiti frustrating, this is your savior.For some reason, the people that designed this unit put the audio speaker on the bottom of the unit in the exact place that your hand goes when you're holding it. This muffles any sound that comes out, and seems like poor design....just my humble opinion.The size of the unit is great. It's nice and slim and rivals the M500 and Palm V series. Something frustrating to note hear is that the screen is a good size, but unfortunately you cannot always use its full length. Only certain applications that have been specifically designed for the full screen will let you take FULL advantage of it.Well...have I said enough?? Overall, I think the Sony Clie NR70V is a step above the rest and Sony has made a good and pioneering effort to include several features that you can't find on any other PDA's. The question is, whether or not these features will make you fork out the extra few hundred dollars. For me, the answer was Yes, but being the gadget guy only means that I'll be doing it again with the next model, and the Clie NR70V will be a thing of the past. Spend wisely.
Half the reason I chose this product was to get the included screen protectors, which weren't included.
not happy I never got the film card it was not in the package it was open. was not ship in a safe way.
This is excellent wire; unlike some others, it is actually the gauge on the label. Good, heavy copper stranded wire protected by a clear and strong plastic sheathing. And it is priced fairly and honestly. I think it is the least expensive 14 gauge speaker wire here, but it is as good as the most expensive (which are mind-bogglingly overpriced and hyped like the snake oil medicines of the 19th century). Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Dorothy, our gazillion dollar speaker wire will even clear up your acne and make you better in bed... Sheesh. If only we had cared about education, maybe those con men would be unable to get rich selling their ridiculous speaker wire. Buy this wire. Enjoy the music and the money you saved by doing so.
i love this camera. i am so glad i purchased it, no buyer's remorse here. i am a student and there are so many moments that i want to capture and this camera is perfect because:1. it's lightweight, and small. i often carry it in my pocket or purse. even with the case i purchased it's extremely easy to carry around.2. the screen is huge and i thought that i was going to need the viewfinder and i've never used it and i use my camera everyday3. it's so so so easy to use. the different options for different sceneries/landscapes/people shots are great. i used my camera to take pictures of the fireworks and they turned out great!4. it's so easy to use, i haven't even looked at the manuel yet. and it's really easy to transfer pictures to your pc.5. i've read other people's comments about how fast the battery goes. i haven't found that to be a problem, but it would probably be a good idea to get an extra battery. and i think that the dock does charge the camera relatively fast.6. you have to transfer the pictures by loading the camera on to the dock, which some people find annoying but then your camera is charging at the same time you're transfering pictures so i like the set up. traveling with it could be an issue, thus the extra battery.7. the internal memory holds about 40 pictures, which is good, but i definitely suggest buying a memory card.i purchased it when it was 225.00 and it was worth it, and i still think at it's current price it would be worth it. but shop around and look for special deals.
don't be mislead by the people that don't like the plastic coating. i've used other metal straps and they pinch your skin and your hair gets caught in the links. i don't like the feel of the nylon straps, they irritate my skin. this strap is super sturdy and since it has no clasp, no chance of it breaking or coming apart and losing your camera. the plastic coating is not irritating at all around my neck. i don't notice it's even there. i wear the camera around my neck so that when we are places like the zoo or camping with the kids, my hands can be free and i don't have to keep pulling the camera out of the case. i bought one of these when they were $12 and would purchase another even at that price. i am buying two more for my daughters and am happy that the price is now under $5. the only thing negative about this would be that i wouldn't let kids use it that are young. the strap does not come undone and it could strangle them if they got it caught on something.
Basic stand. Laptop is reasonably secure, allows better passive airflow. No frills, nothing to break. Good price for basic stand. If you require active cooling this will not suffice. If you need only to insure that air can get to the bottom of your laptop there is no reason to spend more. I am quite satisfied.
This thing has poor sound quality! All the "S" and "SH" sounds hiss. It's irritating! And the slightest movement of your iPod produces static.ATTENTIONThose with the cigarette lighter right by the stick shift, this product is NOT for you! Can't shift to first or third with this thing plugged in. I returned this the same day I bought and exchanged it for the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus. Monster is waaaaay better! From the reviews for Kensington, I thought it was the best. I should've taken the advice from a friend and bought the Monster one instead. The Monster one feels better made than the Kensington. But the sound is 100 times better. No hissing sound or static. If you're going to buy an FM Transmitter/Car Charger, buy theMONSTER ICARPLAY WIRELESS PLUSYou'll be very happy with the Monster one...TRUST ME!!!
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
So I bought my Zen in March of 07. It was amazing, I loved it! Easy interface and program. Until a few weeks ago when it stopped connecting to my computer. It would charge and not do anything else. Couldnt get music on or off of it. Of course my warrenty was expired, so customer service was very unhelpful especially when they told me they couldnt fix it becaue they didnt make the Vision M or its parts anymore and told me i had to buy a new one. So, now I'm thinking Ipod but I don't want one. I loved my zen and i miss it. it was a little too bulky but oh well.
I am a heavy ipod listener and I use my headphones constantly. I like these headphones a lot because the sound is good. But after a just a few months the sound inevitably goes out on one side due to poor wiring. I am about to go on my fourth pair. I have already sent one pair back to the manufacturer, which they replaced, however the same thing is starting to happen again, and it's only been a couple months. Familiar with the problem, I have been extra careful to be gentle with the wire when using it. But alas, I can already hear the sound starting to go out in one ear. It's only a matter of time now before the sound cuts out altogether. This is really annoying because I think the sound quality is great, but I dont want to have to keep sending them back. For 30 bucks they should last a lot longer than 3-4 months. The 10 dollar sony's (MDR-W08L Headphones) I used to buy would last at least 6 months to a year before the same thing happened.
The heatsink fan is poorly attached to the card. One of the clips broke free and let the heatsink pull away from the GPU, causing the card to overheat.
Fits both camera and charger perfectly, and the price is unbeatable. Haven't had it long enough to know how long it will hold a charge; if I knew that it lasted, I would give it a 5th star.
I had this model surge protector and it does not clean or filter power! Call monster cable and ask,you need the better models hts1000,mkII 3500,and better for power filtering or conditioning. Good quality surge protector,nice layout but not worth the extra cash, you can buy a just as good quality surge protector for around $25 bucks.DO NOT BE FOOLED OR FOOL YOURSELF INTO THINKING THIS SUREGE POTECTOR MAKES VIDEO OR AUDIO BETTER! I've seen other reviews thinking it did!
Nice cables, good price, packaged well with no damage.6ft USB Type A Male to Mini B (5 Pin) Male Cable
This typewriter is an unbelievable piece of junk. Garbage. Don't buy it - even if they offer it to you for free. There's not enough room here to list the problems - just skip it. Do yourself a favor, and stay away from Brother. I've had nothing but problems with their fax machines and printers as well. Don't know how they stay in business.
The Z1420 will only allow you to use Genuine Lexmark cartridges (no refills) and their cartridges are twice the price of 'compatible cartridges' for other printers. Lexmark Tech Support confirmed. If you dont mind exhorbantely high priced ink costs, then this may be your printer!
I ordered these noise-canceling headphones specifically for an international flight I was to take the following week. I ordered them 2nd day delivery "guaranteed", to be delivered by Friday. The headphones did not arrive by the following Monday, and I did not have them in time for my flight. I was not reimbursed for the late delivery. This was a poor performance by Amazon and UPS.
I had an old Technics turntable that was cheap to begin with, and it needed parts to work, so I started looking around for a new turntable. I am surely glad I read the reviews posted here on Amazon, because they convinced me to buy the AT-PL120. The turntable arrived today 2-25-05, and I put it together almost immediately. I have never experienced a turntable of this quality before. I swear the old records sound much richer and clearer than they ever did before. I really appreciate the pre-amp, because my surround sound amp does not have turntable jacks. This was my first experience with a direct drive versus my belt drives of the past. What a huge noticeable difference. My wife and I kept all of our records, and it was very nice to listen to some of our old favorites in amazingly clear sound that is so rich. If you want to resurrect your old record collection and possibly hear that music in more detail than ever before, you should consider this very nice quality turntable. It far exceeded my expectations.
Love this bag! Clearly it was designed by someone who travels regularly because it has several airport-freindly features that are sadly lacking in similar products.PROs:- Roomy and VERY well padded laptop compartment is easily accessed for clearing security- Handles fit into one another for comfortable carying even with small hands.- Well organized file/document area extends when fully unzipped for ease of use.- Rear sleave allows you to load the bag ontop of your rolling luggage securely.- Fantastic retracting passport & boarding pass sleeve is indespensible.- Mesh water-bottle sleeve tucks away into a zippered pocket- Ballistic nylon shell resists stains and tearing- Sturdy "feet" support the case when in an upright position- Well organized "workstation" space in front section with well thought out areas for BlackBerry, media, receipts, sticky notes, business cards, glasses, face wipes and everything else that I drag around.- Looks great!- Sturdy and lightweight.- Did I mention that I found this bag at a discount outlet and paid less than $25 :-) :-) :-)CONs:- The small pockets on either side arent very practical as they're too small to easily access.I highly receommend this bag for anyone who travels regularly and is looking for a well thought out carrying solution.
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.
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
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.
Acid free, tight lid fit and much more cushiony than it looks in the picture. If you have something you never want becoming tarnshed over time... put it in one of these, then put this box in a bigger box... Wonderful invention for book collectors.
good but can be alot better. I was hoping for a hole in the side so my headphones could work while my mini disk player was in the case. otherwhise this is the perfect case
I've been using portable mp3 players since 1999. My Creative Nomad is small and great for running because it doesn't have moving parts but the flash memory is limited to 64mb or 1 hour of CD quality music.I also have a Philips eXpanium CD/MP3 player (model EXP 103, the first one launched by Philips). This player can read CD's with up to 10 hours of mp3 files but it's big and skips all the time while running or walking.The eXpanium EXP 401 is great because it can hold up to 4 hours of mp3 music, supports new AAC audio format, doesn't skip, it's bigger than Nomad but smaller than portable CD players and audio quality is very good.About battery life: Turn skip protection off if you don't need it. This way, the player reads the cd, fills the internal cache memory and stops spinning for a few minutes(power saving mode). I can get 4 or 5 hours of battery life with a single 1600mAh NiMh rechargeable battery.I recommend this product. Why 4 stars? Flimsy construction and no mp3 ID info.
These speakers sound great. I bought a pair of Sony speakers with a subwoofer and all you could hear was bass. Anyway, I exchanged them for the bose speakers and the sound quality is much improved BUT.. There's this weird chemical, toxic smell coming from both speakers. It's so bad it gives me a headache and I have to either put them away or open my window.I had this same problem with a Vizio HDTV and I had to take it back and get a different brand. I called the company and the customer support told me it's a flame retardant they spray on the circuitry. This is so stupid. Why spray toxic chemicals and give us lung cancer in order to prevent a fire that probably won't happen anyway if you just build the thing right. Stop using cheap materials & trying to cut corners Bose!I guess I'll try to just play it and leave my window open until the chemicals burn off, but I won't like it.
These are perfect for live music. They pack enough power and are not as bulky as higher powered 'nocs. The 8 in 8x40 means objects (rock stars?) you are viewing won't look like you just came off a three day bender. Viewing angle is wide enough for even the widest stages. Images are crystal clear.
I have had the laptop for 3 years now. Fan makes a lot of noise all the time. Tone changes constantly and is very hard to ignore. There is a lot of information on this problem online. Secondly have had problems with dvd drive, costumer service is ok, but I bought a DELL and its much better. Try a DELL and forget the IBM/Lenovo.
The CV65 is an excellent buy for the bucks! Ordered 1 to try, then a sceond and now have 2 more on the way! Works great with SAA7130 Capture card and Active Webcam Security Software. Great motion detection, excellent mpeg video and snapshots! Color is awesome in daylight, night vids in B&W are very good. With the IR on snapshots and videos are very clear in my usage. If your looking for a great camera and a great price then this is the one to buy!
had this tv for about a month when things started going wrong. 15 months later (4 of it in the shop) and the picture tube is dead. zenith refuses to do anything to help and are actually quite obnoxious about it. i bought an extended warranty from philips warranty service. it sounded good. it turned out to be a ripoff. after they couldn't fix it instead of replacing it they offered me .20 on the dollar for it. they are supposed to have a lemon policy that replaces your purchase but they have a loophole that gets around that. my advice is to stay away from both companies.
I started with the extact brand, but it was a bluetooth keyboard. I use my keyboard through a wall, it had about a 25% success rate. I replaced the bluetooth keyboard, used a longer USB cord w/dongle through the wall and I don't have any problems! Great Headache solver.
If this radio was stolen in would instantly buy another one.This unit has the best of both worlds! The CB comes with 2 battery packs, one of which is setup for rechargeable batteries. It also has the mobile adaptor which allows for the unit to be wired into the car for full power and antenna capability. The battery life is really good. I can go all day and have plenty of power to keep going.I have a Firestick on the back of the Jeep and this really helps out when surrounded by hills. The handheld is great if you want to step out of the vehicle and still be able to stay connected. Swapping back and forth between the mobile adaptor and the battery pack takes all of 2 seconds. It is simple to swap back and forth multiple times a day. (Especially if someone in your off road group continually gets stuck) The additional weather band has been convenient to have on a few occasions.I have not had any issues whatsoever with range with the short antenna. The longest distance I have tested was about a 1/4 mile on an expressway, but the reception was clear as day. I only use the CB when I am with a group and we typically stay within close proximity of each other. The Firestick drastically changes/increases the range, of course.....So if you are like me and use your radio for recreational use and want it permanently mounted in your car, then this is absolutely the PERFECT radio for you! Buy a Firestick with the quick disconnect and you can basically have the entire setup up and running in less than 5 minutes.
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...
I was looking for a 3-5 input TOSLINK switcher, and I was even willing to spend a few hundred, but I found that this mechanical switcher satisfies my current needs beautifully. I read reviews where others said theirs failed on them within a few weeks -- I've used mine several times switching between my Comcast HD Receiver and XBOX 360 with NO problems at all. And with Amazon's 30 day money back guarantee, if this is what you need, it's worth trying out.
I got surprised with the fact that this system does not provide an on-off control switch...have to plug and unplug the unit every time it is used!Something that I think should be corrected...
I am not recommending this item. After less than two months use, it stopped working. Although the size and ease of use of this item is good, the performance of this item is terrible. I have a 1 GB Sony MP3 that is far superior in terms of performance.
Griffin has yet another amazing product! I keep it on 88.3 at all times. Only once have I had to change the channel to 88.1. The music comes through very clear. I read reviews from other users and had mixed feelings when I purchased this. I must say, I am very happy I chose to buy this product.You get a great product for a great price!! It sure beats paying $50 or $60 at a retail store... And the best thing of all ~ It was shipped to my door quickly and it was FREE! Thanks Amazon!
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.
This card has a known issue with many motherboards. When i purchased this product I had an msi k7n2 motherboard. this card installed fine but upon restart "found new hardware" icon popped up. I thought somehthing was wrong with my motherboard. So i went out and bought a new motherboard and processor. this time an msi k8n neo2 but to no avail. This card still does the same thing.If you doubt me go and check creative support site. There are hundereds of people out there with the same problem.DO NOT BUY.
this is the 2nd unit i am trying after the first one did not work . i am using my own 3aaa batteries and charging 2 of batteries in the charging unit. info does not say how long it will take to charge the rechargeable batteries that came with the unit 6 total. the led light doest go on on the wireless keyboard but the keyboard works. there is no instructions as to how to turn off the wireless mouse and keyboard--by trial and error by depressing the little button on the mouse turns the red led light off but no way of knowing about the keyboard since the led light doesnt go on. i just take the batteries out. other than these minor inconveniences seems to be ok although have not tried all the features on the keyboard yet.
Purchased this cord 2 year's ago....I use this cord on a Harley. With all the bouncing around this cord take's and as many times at it gets plugged and unplugged into player. It's holding up very well. No problem's
Used this to rewire a home theater system. Looks and feels like a quality product with sufficient gauge to minimize signal loss. Good stuff.
amazing sound in a small package;I've owned these for over 3 years;i have noticed no problems ever whatsoever;i use them for my music (I have over 3300 songs, many of which are played @ 320 and up), games (I'm also an avid gamer, and these deal it for sure. I just love the thump thump thump of bullets leaving my SAW's chamber, then the metallic tink tink tink as they clatter on the floor), and I watch movies, all using these speakers. The cool thing is that you can even replace them with speakers from any old stereo set (not that they direly need replacing, mine is a special case).
I bought mine about 1-1/2 years ago and only paid about $230.00 for it at Circuit City. I have been very happy with it. I play music and my speakers seem just fine. For the money its been a really good product for me.
I bought a pair of these in white to replace 6 1/2 in speakers that were located in the rear of my boat. I drive them with a 4 channel 320 watt marine amplifier with a pair of Clarion 3 1/2 inch speakers up front at the helm. Rounding things off are two 10 inch subs on a second dedicated marine amplifier. When all is tuned up, the system ROCKS!These speakers definitely hold their own and compliment my set up nicely. The mid range sound is loud, crisp and clear with no discernible distortion. Highs are not as crisp as I would like but with the combination I have they are a perfect fit. I am so impressed with their sound quality, that I am considering mounting a pair inside my cuddy cabin.Finally, the quality is definitely on par with some of the more expensive brands and I can say that mine get wet quite a bit when I wash the boat down and still perform well after 8 months of use. A nice looking quality product at a fair price is what you get with these speakers.Enjoy!
I've never written a review for any of the many items that I have purchased from [...], but I just had to write a review for this one. All I can say is "wow!" I'm not sure why I waited so long to get a good subwoofer for my stereo system. The low-end music reproduction for music AND movies is OUTSTANDING! I am using Monster XP stranded speaker wire, so I can't comment on the sound quality with the speaker wire that came with the unit. Be sure to experiment with different amplification levels and cut-off frequencies (adjustable on the unit).
I've owned these for several years now and rarely used them because I hated the sound. I took some really good advice and broke them in. They have really great sound only after being pushed hard for several hours. When you receive these, immediately plug them into a radio, turn up the volume, and let them break in for at least 36 hours. The difference is astounding compared to listening out of the box. Before breaking them in, bass is scratchy and sound is more muddled.Once broken in, the sound that these make is very crisp and separation is more evident than with most cans. I don't know much technical data about them, but they seem like they have separate drivers for mids, highs, and lows. They have a sound similar to quality speaker cabinets. The range of sound is good, but the highs have a lot more punch. Bass is present, but they don't have the amped-up bass sound that a lot of people seek out for listening to pop music.I don't have any problem driving these with portable players. They sound great whether they are attached to my home amp or to my tiny ipod nano.Isolation is good, with little sound leakage at moderate volumes. Even at high volume, sound leakage is minimal. Most external sound blocked.These are great for any type of music, even classical where many speakers and cans fail to reveal small details. When listening to loud rock, hard driving bass and drums won't drown out vocals and highs.HD280s are comfortable as full-sized closed cans go, but all closed cans can feel a bit hot after extended listening. They fit completely around the ear, not on the ear. They are somewhat tight compared to lighter weight open portables, but this is necessary for good sound isolation. They aren't light, but aren't uncomfortably heavy either. I have a rather large head and haven't had the fit problems some other reviewers have mentioned. My hat size is 8, so if you are 8 or less, don't worry about the fit. If they feel a bit tight you can store them for a day or two over a box and stretch them out a bit (I did do this). I wouldn't recommend buying any cans before trying them on first if it's an option, but unfortunately it is seldom an option.In my opinion, they are too large for portable use or travel. They're great for use at home. I also own the HD202s which sound almost as good, but are more travel-friendly The 202s don't have quite the frequency range clarity, and rest on top of the ear so isolation isn't as good. These 280s have a long heavy-duty coiled telephone-style cord which doesn't really have tangle issues. The cord stretches between about 6ft and 10ft, the 202s have a thin super-long portable-style cord which becomes tangled if you don't store it right.Keep in mind that no closed cans sound as good as open cans in the same price range. I also own a pair of Grado SR80s, which are priced exactly the same as these Sennheisers at most stores. The Grados sound more realistic and are more comfortable IMO, but the open Grados leak tons of sound and provide no isolation. If leaking sound and lack of isolation are an issue these Sennheiser HD280s are the best choice for home use. If leaking sound isn't an issue, seriously consider the USA-made Grado SR80s for their superior comfort, sound, and retro style.
I managed to get sound into my PC only when the recording settings are set close to max. Even then the mic had to be fairly close to my face to record my voice audibly. Definitely not what you'd expect from an 'Omnidirectional Condenser Boundary Microphone'.. a waste of money.
so pretty!!!! and good quality, matches perfectly with my 99 cent store CD albums.... looks just like a record. made 5 discs so far so good.
I have several Sony headphones over the years. I really like the little fold up plastic ones. This headphone does not fold; it does adjust to head size. It works well. The material it is made of seems like it will last longer than most since the plastic is flexible and not brittle.
This product worked as advertised. Did need to call Midland for more explanation beyond the instructions as they failed to mention in the instructions you could not be on channel 16 and move to another channel. Support staff efficient and open to corrective criticism
This little machine (iTone iE600BK) surpassed most of my expectations! First, it has great sound with decent left/right speakers, and a subwoofer below the unit. It has a Surround Sound button, a 4-band equalizer, and separate treble/base settings (in case you don't want to use one of the preset equalizer settings). It has 10 FM and 10 AM preset buttons. It can play regular CDs and mp3 CDs. The docking station supports every variation of ipods, including the ipod shuffle. It also is an Alarm clock that allows to you wake up to buzzer, radio, CD, or ipod (not ipod shuffle though). The docking station actually charges the ipod shuffle even when the iE600BK power is off. Like most alarm clocks, it also has a "sleep" button to allow the unit to turn itself off after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. It has an AUX input and an earphone jack. It has a very contemporary look - black with blue neon side-lights that light up when the power is on (the sidelights can be turned off). Here are the few negatives: It does not have a resume feature for picking up an mp3 at the last spot you left off. While the remote control operates all operations on the machine and any ipod, the remote does not operate the ipod shuffle. You must use the buttons on the ipod shuffle itself. I found this to be a great sounding little unit with exceptional volume for your standard office or bedroom use!
This is a great set of tools to enhance the use of a Canon Powershot S2-IS.
The sound is absolutely phenomonial as well as the picture.I have owned a Panasonic DVD-LA95 and DVD-L50 and they are not even compariable to the SD-P2500. My friend has a Samsung L200 and it is not even on the same level even though the L200 has a bigger screen.I cannot say enought good things about the SD-P2500. I don't understand why one of the other reviews says that it is too big to be portable, it is a perfect 8.9" portable dvd player. The picture quality is flawless. It has a really awesome 3-D on screen menu, a option to plug in your digital camera or has a memory card slot as well.I highly recommend it!
Love this fire pit. Have been using it a lot since purchased. I highly recommend it.
This card is very fast. It work great with my iomega predator. The only bad part is that if I try to unplug the card from the computer with Win 2000 the computer frozes with a blue screen. Also you can forget the standby function with win 2000 if you have the card plugged in.
When my old Palm Z22 died, and I didn't want to change to a multi-function phone that lacked some Palm features, I was delighted to find new and refurbished Z22s at Amazon.com. My refurbished Z22 arrived quickly and looked brand new. I was able to merge my old data file with the new one and saved all my data. The only down side was the stylus would not stay in it's socket. I wrapped one layer of clear tape around the stylus and it now stays in the socket.
By far the best earphones I ever bought ( I finally found it! hehe..=) Searched everywhere looking for the best earphone's, went through about 4 different earphones before the I found the V-Moda Bass which had the best sound, quality, durability, OMG the bass is Amazing!! also has great tweeters and is light weight. Did I mention the price!I definitely recomend this product for those who are looking for earphones for your i-pod when running, using it on your computer... light weight but durable and SOUND YOU DEFINITELY WONT BELIEVE!earn's respectable 5 star!
I bought this camera when it was on-sale thinking that most webcams were alike. What a disappointment. The camera is extremely blurry and stutters when in low light conditions. During the daylight it works OK, but at night when my room is just lit by two lamps the video turns into a slide show.I previously had a different camera that I donated to my parents so they could video chat with their granddaughter. That other camera worked much better in the same lighting conditions. I tried downloading the latest drivers, adjusting the settings, etc. Either the video is way too dark or it's way too blurry. If you shoot video in non-daylight conditions, I would be weary of this one.On the plus side, the microphone works very well. As good as or better than my standalone USB mic.
Even though the printer is getting to be a bit of an antique, there were no surprises here. The brand new OEM Epson brand T007201 Inkjet cartridge worked well in my Epson Photo 1270.
I am thoroughly pleased with this moderately priced lens. For an outlay that does not break the bank, I am amply rewarded with sharpness and superb color rendition. I own three Tamron lenses: this one, the 90mm macro, and the 70-300mm macro zoom. I would call the 90mm the sharpest and put this one at a close second. Given the fact that the 90mm is a legend, that's high praise indeed. If you're concerned about quality but can't stomach the cost of a Nikon or Canon standard range zoom, try this one. I rented a copy and was so thrilled by how it handled, and how well it balanced on my Nikon D50, that I ordered my own copy after only a few days of use.
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.
I bought my camera through a dealer in 2006 and today 2011 nearly 2012 it is still going strong. My husband has several pro digital cameras from Nikon,canon and so forth and I was surprise how in the beginning this little camera for an amateur camera was hardy and did nice photos as well as nice vids. It is now out dated but I find I prefer it still over the others. The only problem is this camera only works with 1.0 gb SD cards which are becoming hard to fine. 2gb SD cards will eventually cause error. anything over 1 gb on the card sometimes can be lost. Because of this vids have to be short. So I decided to buy a digital video camera and just use this one for pictures. I was greatly disappointed the videos of my sons wedding can not be shared online or otherwise and the quality was not as nice as it would have been if I had used this little camera. So the only problem with this little camera it it has become out dated because now cameras use 4mg plus SD cards and this little fella cant. It is a shame that casio doesnt find away to update this little fella so it stays perfect in size and quality but can use the larger gb SD cards. To me if you can find the 1gb SD cards then this is perfect camera for teens or family use. of course being that this camera was announced Jan 30, 2005 and came out shortly after, and its status is officially Discontinued the above price is to high.
I bought this to use at school to replace an old &quot;cheapie&quot; one that broke down after only a couple of years. Not wanting to make the same mistake twice, this time I looked for quality as well as value. It's simple to use, has great sound, is easy to carry around and doesn't take up much space on my desk. I couldn't ask for a better model to play my Spanish and French CD's and tapes on!
Ever since Palm began releasing modem products for their PDAs, having one as a backup connectivity device has been a priority for me.Sure you can do a litle web surfing but that is not its' true calling or intention. Checking your eMail is what this modem is all about and where it shines like the true star it is. Setup is easy and the supplied software is not the best but will get you where you want to go.Battery life is great and that makes it always a good device to carry along on any business trip.
I was plesently surprised how well it copies, for an in-expensive All in One, I think it is well worth the money.
It works really well with good audio and gives peace to the non-TV watcher! Amen. Very reliable and the company stands behind its product.
Cables I got don't sit properly in a jack. Takes a great deal of finessing to get them to connect properly. Works fine when it rests in there well, but if I'm constantly doing this for a laptop, why bother? They're Cat6 so I didn't feel like going through the hassle of replacing. Had a similar experience with some BNC cables I got from them where the connectors were malformed and wouldn't fit the hardware at all.
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.
I was pleased with the sound quality and FM reception of my iPal, but the antenna broke off the first week I had it and now, 2 months later, it has begun shutting itself off (losing power) a few minutes after being turned on. As well designed as it might be, it's still made in China!
i was like everyone else researching the logitech z-2300 thx 2.1 system and doing a comparison to this. but i came to the conclusion that i already own this klipsch 2.1 system and i am very happy with it. i needed a second 2.1 system and why not get the same thing if it is reliable and sounds great. honestly i don't know which one is really better. but i do know this is the best 2.1 set-up i have ever heard. i use it for movies, games and music. all of which sound great. i've had my first set for 3 years and haven't had any issues with them. yeah the knobs are flimsy feeling but they have lasted this long without any issues. so i ordered a second system and it has performed just as well. thanks klipsch for selling this superb 2.1 system at a reasonable price.
After having a nightmarish experience with the Panasonic CV50, I decided to go with a different brand of player. I couldn't have made a better choice. This player delivers all it claims and more. I found CD-R, MP3, and DVD's all play flawlessly on this player. It even plays CD-RW's, although Toshiba dosen't recommend it. I found layer changes to be almost seamless, and the player &quot;warms&quot; up quickly. The remote is easy to understand, and the player will even beep to let you know you've pushed a button on the remote (this can be turned off, if you wish). Anyone out there who is considering trying to save themselves fifty bucks or so by buying a cheaper player should think again...the Toshiba is definately a bargain at under 200 dollars!
This product was mailed quickly and was in great condition. The box was pretty banged up, but did what it was supposed to.
This is pure and simple a great headset. I wear one entire business day, and this was the most comfortable. Having both USB and 2.5mm connections makes it good for many purposes. That one can adjust microphone sensitivity as well as ear-piece volume makes it terrific.
Firstly, I would like to offer my apologies. I believe I was harsh with my assessment and didn't give ipodzen a chance to make amends to the situation. I can say without hesitation that not only did they replace my ipod but they went beyond the call to make things right. Thanks guys.
The Silver Bullet is by no means your "Ultra-Reliable" detector. It's produced with pretty low-quality materials, gives a lot of false alarms, and misses a lot of signals. For the record, it DOES do its job %60 percent of the time out of the box, but don't let that fool you. The Silver Bullet slowly degenerated in terms of radar detecting accuracy, almost to a point where it would only pick up lasers when driving past an airport. It served me well for maybe 5-6 close calls, but failed me on one that will make sure I never go back to the Silver Bullet ever.If you can only afford this Radar Detector, you probably shouldn't be speeding at all. Invest into a reliable brand such as Escort or Valentine, and get what you paid for.
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.
I bought these for my mp3 and they are worst than my old head phones. They are not as loud and you can hear the music about 30ft at high volume away. One thing that is wrong with this is that can they make this cord any longer? The cord is at least 8ft tall maby 12ft. I think this is like a tv head phone thing so I kinda got ripped off but if its for tv style who would want to buy one that's has a huge embarrassing cord?
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.
The title of this review pretty much says it all. Since they're all made in China anyway, why would you want to spend any more than you have to? I admit I was a bit aprehensive about spending only ten dollars for a product that others sell for thirty or fifty or more. But it's a good quality, sturdy cable. What else can I say?
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.
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.
The Nike+ system has really been a good motivator for me. As a new runner, I need all the motivation and positive reinforcement I can get. The challenges and goals are a good way to keep on track as well.I didn't buy the Nike+ shoes - I use mine with the Marware Sportsuit Relay set up. It's a great system and a lot cheaper than spending $100 for a pair of running shoes when I already have a couple good pairs in the closet.Both products are highly recommended!
Its a flash that works very well with fairly close poorly lit subjects. Some shots seem better than my day light shots.Not so hot on poorly lit subjects farther away, shots look like what you would expect from a flash, which is what it is only a flash, not a flood light:)
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.
I bought this for my Mother for Mother's Day. I scanned in lots of old pictures from her youth, and of our family growing up. She was delighted and sat watching for hours! I could't have gotten her a better gift, than the gift of memories. I highly recommend the product, especially for Moms!!
Bought this camera for my wife in 2008. I will admit that this camera takes great pictures, when it wants to take them. I must state that again, when it wants to take them. Can't figure out what the problem is. Got to the point that it will hardly take a picture now. Gave up and bought her a Canon. Will try to see if the Nikon can be repaired at a reasonable price. Maybe something simple, but I doubt it.
My daughter has been using this printer for 3 years. Her students love seeing their photos hanging in the classroom. It's so convenient and very cost effective. One quick note: clean your printer heads when you change cartridges! We have "gifted" this product to other family members who are just as satisfied.
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.
Bought this about 1 1/2 months ago from Best Buy at a really good sale price ($399 for a 24" LCD!). I was hesitant since I never heard that Westinghouse was a good brand for monitors. I saw the Amazon reviews and also looked up other internet reviews and didn't see any recurrent problems. I brought it home, turned it on, and it's been working absolutely beautifully. I work from home with extended hours (12-15 hours a day) and use 2 computers to log on to 4 different systems simultaneously, so this is on from 9am to 2am, at least, daily. This monitor allows me to view 2 systems side by side, while providing me precious desktop space in my tiny guest room (I had a large CRT before). One software I use has very tiny letters, making me squint all day long. With this monitor, that's no longer a problem. I haven't hooked it up to HDTV, but intend to do that down the road. I bought extended warranty just because I've noticed that monitors don't last long anymore. I hope I won't need it. The monitor is bright and lights up the room. My kids love to play on it with their online games when I'm not using it. I wish it had PIP, but for the price, reliability, and features, this is a slam dunk. Very happy with it.Update: I've owned this screen for over a year now (15 months?) and it's still working great. I tried hooking it up to my Comcast cable box to watch TV on it but the video quality wasn't that great. In fact, the video from a DVD or cable TV looks fuzzier or less defined on this screen than on a regular TV. I haven't fiddled with the controls, nor even read the manual, so I don't know if I just haven't fine-tuned it. I've stopped using the TV/video part of it, but it's still on all day long and works great. I've also hooked up a Wii to this system and it works OK, just that, again, the video quality is not that great. But as a monitor, the screen looks great.
OMG, I feel i've just been conned! I bought this in March but I only received this product this July, unfortunately the shipping overseas from a friend took so long. It was very unfortunate also that I was not able to read the bad reviews regarding this adapter not working on the POWERBOOK G4.When it got here, I was excited to use it because my powerbook's never been used since the time my old adapter died. I plugged this thing in on my mac, I saw the green light lit up and I left it plugged in to charge the battery. I came back an hour later to check if I can already turn on the power, but no! I press the little button that checks how the battery's been charging up, I don't see any light, and I don't think that there was any electricity flowing in!I've tried a different socket, but no! It's still was not working!I felt really bad because I can no longer return this piece of crap!For POWERBOOK G4 users, don't buy this!! Waste of time and money!
I cannot recommend this camera stand. True, it allows arbitrary positioning of the cam. However, the flex arm is very awkward to adjust - much too rigid. Adjustments have to be done with two hands and require considerable effort. The arm just loosely slides into the base, so upon bending it one will inevitably lift the whole assembly out of the base. Worse, the camera platform cannot be adjusted at all. It it annoyingly difficult to get level. No fine adjustments are possible. Both the platform and the stand, the two parts likely to be subject to stress, are made of cheap plastic - guaranteed not to last. Finally, the cable clips are a joke - weak flimsy plastic parts that slip and slide every which way at any arm movement. The only possible use for this product is to position the camera once at a single fixed angle. Unlike a good tripod, real-time adjustments are not possible. I get better results just placing the camera with its original stand on a stack of books. Again, I cannot recommend this product.
All I can say is that PalmOne has really impressed me with their Zire 72 Special Edition! Perhaps I'm so taken by this PDA because I upgraded from a Handspring Visor Deluxe. I would give this PDA 5 stars if it included 802.11x wireless networking instead of the Bluetooth support. That costs one star!Overall, I would definitely recommend this PDA to anyone interested in buying a new one. It's FAST, the color 320x320 screen is awesome -- very crisp text on this brilliantly lit color screen! I have yet to try the mp3 side of the handheld. That really isn't something important to me, though for many it is, and I have read reviews that say the sound quality is quite poor. Don't just take my word for it though -- do some research using Google.com to find reviews.
I was very impressed with this router...it is small, cheap, and very easy to set-up and use. When I first got it I opened the box, plugged it in and within 10 minutes I had 2 computers and an XBOX all in the same network. I highly reccomend this product.
I Brought Player about 6 Months ago. I had the apple ipod 40 gig player Before. I got tired of seeing everyone with the same Player. Player Works like a Charm ! People who were saying it freezes and it trouble transfering songs, have not done the firewire update. Only reason I know is because I was about to throw the player in trash. I called IRIVER to complain and tell them I want a new player, and they explained I needed upgrade. I did this and WOW 1000!!! Difference.Pro'sColor ScreenWorks with Yahoo Music unlimted "Reason Why I brought it"Battery Life is GoodGell cover keeps it looking nice.Speed of transfersAm/FMPut photos on itConsNot all that thin, but fits very easily in pocketPhoto Quailty20 Gig of space !!Jubrilwww.Jubril.com
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 bought this camera after a few rain drops ruined my old FugiFilm.PRO:-Water/shock/drunk proof (primarily why I bought the camera).-Decent Macro feature.-Good battery life.-Multiple picture settings.-Pocket size.CONS:-Really S L O W shutter speed.-No eye piece, just LCD screen, which is very difficult to see in bright light.-All pictures turn out a little dark (if I did not know or use Photoshop, it would be a big problem).-Image stabilization does not really work, especially on the Macro setting.-Cannot get the panoramic feature to work.EDIT: I don't know how a "shockproof" camera LCD spiderwebs after a two foot drop, though it claims to be rated for a five foot drop. I would give this product a two or three star rating if Amazon would let me change it. I am severally disappointed.
the price is cheap but the quality is the worst. The black tint is gray and the colors, you can't define. It's better find another seller.
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.
I feel that this lens seems a lot slower then my others. Since this is not a lens that I must use since I have a better lens at the same focal length I rarely use it. I don't recommend it but others might like it.
HI,We are looking for a new Home Phone more than 4 months. We got couple of home phones from the local stores. But my husband doesn't like the make, model & style.Those are expensive phones. But we really like our old panasonic phone, only problem is battery life is gone. so we decided to buy only the battery instead of new phone.The new battery cost only $ 9.98. I got it after 9 days, Now our old phone is working very well with new battery. Battery life is excellent.
I've used this housing now several times. It allows crystal clear photos and movies underwater. No leakage. Easy to maintain control of camera. While in a pool, when I'm not using it, I just let it float around. I'm very impressed.
After odering, it took for ever for the ink to arrive. I mean FOREVER! It's easier for me to just pick it up at WalMart.
I just bought this camera, so am still testing it, but here are some highlights so far:* easy to figure out without even reading a manual* solid, quality feel* carried it in my front pants pocket; barely noticed it* stunning image quality* low-light photos, without flash, are beyond what I'd hoped for; really impressive* while your experience may vary depending on your Mac set-up, this camera worked perfectly with iPhoto. In fact, it works better and faster than my other cameras, automatically unmounting after photos are transferred. My Mac has OS 10.4.4. I'm still using an old version of iPhoto (4.0.3). I almost didn't get this camera because of Mac-compatibility concerns noted in other reviews.So far, this is the best camera I've ever used. Canon may have a new fan.
This is a great camera, it can do everything you need, even to get your photos published. I now have > 30 photos published in top scientific journals and books. Owned mine for &lt; 1 yr now, it's great!
I purchased this item recently. The quality of the items are first rate. Much better than I expected. The bad news is that my package arrived with all black colored accessories while my camara body is silver. The good news is these guys are teriffic at making it right. I immediately got an email from Joe at the company and despite several days of me being unavialable he was persistant with phone message and willing to do whatever necessary to make my order perfect. You could not ask for better customer service. Not only do I have the black colored lenses but Joe is sending me the correct color with a return lable so I only have to refill the box. I am so impressed that this company is willing to send the correct color before I return the received items. THAT IS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. The componets are of the highest quality, fit my camera exactly as expected and the package even included a bonus of a table top small tripod that is very sturdy and supports the camera with lens attached very well. Each piece is made by Sakar and is beyond my expectations for a $41.00 bundle of accessories. I can't even find a reason to not do business with this company. Rarely do you find an outlet that is so dedicated to customer satisfaction. The filters included with the kit are sized for the adapter tube. You can place them between the add on lenses and the filter tube. If you wish to have them on the front of the lenses you will need to purchase additional filters fit to that size. Shadows will occur on every photo taken with any use of the adapter/filters and both lenses if you intend to use the built in flash from the Powershot A630. Consider a slave flash to avoid this problem. The UV and Polarizing filter can be stacked to protect your original lens and the Polarizing filter is a circular polarizer so you can adjust the effects of glare. Very good feature. My last circular polarizer for my Canon SLR was $50 on its own. Overall the quailty is impressive. The only negatives were no docs with shipment, wrong color to match my camera body, and filters that cannot be used with the lenses themselves. But I have to say the customer service totally went way beyond the negatives and I would buy any accessory from them again. I would highly recommend this value buy I would buy it again for $80 and feel like it is a great value. Shipping was fast, had it within 7 days from ordering.
I've been using this workhorse mouse since 2005, over 7 years ago. About a year ago, I started looking for a replacement mouse because I felt like it was time to put it down. Not that it was broken, but I felt that maybe there'd be even better.How wrong I was.After trying several mice from big names like Logitech, Microsoft, and so on, I kept coming back to this. The textured surface gives a really reassuring feel, and the size is absolutely perfect. So many others feel to small, but this is great. The mouse is light, but not fragile feeling, so the tracking is perfect and extremely reliable. The click action is also perfect, predictable, and (once again) reliable. The scrolling is also excellent. The middle-click action, very often a sticking point with many more expensive mice, is absolutely perfect.I use this mouse for everything from pixel-perfect Photoshop work, to web and computer use, to heavy gaming sessions. I use it on a 2011 MacBook Pro and have zero compatibility issues.I am yet to find a mouse with a more perfect design. But I'll keep looking.
The sound coming from the speakers is muffled. I replaced a Boston speaker system that had a subwoofer with the Companion 2 series. It was a total waste of money and installation time.
I was in love with these phones for weeks. They're shockingly comfortable and the sound isolation passes the New York City subway test with flying colors. Unfortunately, they're cheaply built and it appears the mini-jack isn't up to spec. After a few weeks, mine inexplicably decided it wouldn't work unless it was only inserted about halfway into the socket. (At first I blamed the socket but trying it on other devices made clear the phones were at fault: it looks like the jack is just ever-so-slightly too small!) This defect makes them pretty much useless. Some other reviews referred to there being three generations of this product, a quality first generation, a shoddy second generation, and a supposedly improved third generation identifiable by the 45 degree angled jack. The ones I got were the 45 degree version but still shoddy.
Great Product. I bought two of the older models 3 years ago using one at home and one at work with my laptop plugged into docking stations. One of them finally quit working, bought this new one and works great - light, easy, power and connect buttons are new and convenient and battery is lasting beyond a month now while leaving power on. Old models the batteries would last 6 months or more, but they had 4-AA's and new one has only 2-AA's, so will be interesting to see how long new one lasts.Only problem is they moved the delete key to a different place so have to re-program my fingers between work and home. I wish they had not done that! Also, when it starts up the num lock is on, so need to turn it off first thing to log in. Works great for me - I love it. I put it on my lap like a laptop and helps keep consistent posture.
This wireless keyboard is Great! My last keyboard was not as durable as this Adesso. It flatout was a bad product. The batterys on this keyboard last a long time. I just changed the batterys for the first time after two months. If I were to change anything, I'd add a Hot Key bar. Other than that its great!
I used some Shure headphones for 2 weeks when a friend loaned them to me. They were great. But these are almost as good. Incredible bass response and the buds are REALLY confortable. You can't get any better for the money spent. I love these. Get some, otherwise you're just wasting money on branding.
I disagree strongly with the review by R. Crawford. This radio is designed well for activity use. The 10 presets are easy to preset, and thereafter you need never look at the radio for on/off, volume, or station change. No hands operation is easy. You can feel the glass display front, and the headphone input at the top. On/off is on the left of the headphone input, the volume + and - buttons two raised bumps above the smooth easily felt display screen. The big bump below the display screen cycles you through the 10 presets. Once you're familiar with it, you can operate it one handed never taking it out of your pocket.It is very compact. The rounded shape makes it comfortable in your pocket. I like the headset design, with a stiff band from ears to the back of your neck and then the cord down your back to either a front or back pocket, or the included armband. It keeps the cord out of the way allowing full use of arms without the wire getting in the way.I've had this radio since I bought it for a hospital stay almost 5 yrs ago, I've been recommending it to others since then. It's great for walking the dog, or biking.I love the simplicity of the design of this thing.
I have been using Verbatim's DVD-R blanks for 2 years now and after burning nearly 400 disks of data, I have not yet had a defective disk. (NO COASTERS!!)I've had problems with Memorex, TDK, Staples and Maxell, so I have stopped experimenting and only buy Verbatim. I'm told "Taiyo Yuden" is excellent media as well, but Verbatim is top notch, inexpensive and readily available. My last 50 disk spindle was under $13 from Amazon, so check often because the price varies from week to week.
It plays DVD-R's along with CDRW's and CDR's and it looks great.For the price you cannot beat.I did notice a little curve in the picture at the bottom of the screen but I am very picky and most people would not even notice.The DVD's look very sharp like it has component hookups internally.The picture could be a little better watching TV through cable but that could be my line.
I haven't even used this stuff yet but I know it's good wire. I have some of their 12 gauge wire and it's excellent. This I'll be using for surround runs, long runs. 50' runs. I'd recommend dayton wire to anyone, it's well worth the cost.
They fit well and had good sound quality but broke in half within a couple of weeks. My husband was just putting them on his head and they snapped in half. We were very disappointed.
Perfect router for small business network. Newer been restarted. Works perfectly. It has all the stuff like VPN, port forwarding etc.
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas. When it was finally setup, I noticed that there were wavy lines going across the screen. They were very noticible when the picture was black or dark, and somewhat visible during playback of any DVD - I tried 5 different ones. This was through the RCA connection (Video, Left, Right audio). When I switched to the RF (Cable TV) connection, the lines were gone, but then the picture quality had all the failings of a standard Cable TV signal. I hooked the unit up to a different television and had the same wavy lines. I was about to return the unit to Amazon.com, when I noticed on the box it says "do not return this to the store, call our support line or email us at..." I called the support line and after 2 minutes navigating the phone menu, I got the message, "call back later, we are experiencing high call volume" and was disconnected. I called back an hour later and got the message immediately without even entering the phone maze. I decided to try emailing their support address. Here was my email to them:"The picture for every DVD I have tried has wavy lines going across it, and a faint black line going up the right side of the screen. I tried 5 different dvds. It does not happen when connecting through the RF cable, but then the picture is garbage quality. The box said to contact you before returning the product, so I am, but if I do not receive a response within 24 hours, I am sending it back to the vendor. I tried calling your customer support number and was told to 'call back later'. "Here is their reply:" We appologies for the inconvenience you have faced,You would have connected it with your VCR or you have a TV/VCR combo. You need to connect it to a stand alone TV."Here is my reply:"Nowhere did I state that I was connecting to a VCR or TV/VCR combo. I wasconnecting it directly to a standalone tv; I don't know why you wouldassume otherwise. Is this the only advice you have?"Here is their second reply:" PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ZIP CODE AND I CAN RECOMMEND YOU NEAREST SEVICE CENTER.BECAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM UNIT HAS TO BE TAKEN TO THE SRVICE CENTER ONLY.THANKS"These are copied and pasted with all errors left intact. Anyhow, I returned the unit to Amazon.com today and will never buy a SonicBlue product again.
what more can I say? I wanted to color code my entertainment center and this does the trick. Worth it.
It is compact for convinience and seems to do a good job so far. I can connect it to my laptop and disconnect it at any moment and all of my peripherial still work properly once reconnected.The only thing is when I first got it, it made my computer crash a few times when my laptop went into hybernation over night after leaving it on and the screen up. I have started closing the screen at night and it isn't doing that any more.
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.
Of course this camera does not take excellent pictures, like my $600 dollar one, but I did not expect it to. I wanted something cheap to send to my family in another state, so we can keep in touch through email. I ended up buying 6 for great Christmas presents. The reviews have been so horrible, I first bought one for myself, and was concerned when I took it out of the box and it was just a bit of plastic. I took a bunch of pictures, and learned you have to stand very still or they blurr. But I was quite happy with the results. I don't care if half don't turn out, I just delete them and use the ones that did. You do have to download them right away, as the batteries will keep draining to save the pics. Once the batteries die, you lose all pictures. It is not something you take on a camping trip to transfer them five days later onto the computer. There is no zoom or flash, but I took my pictures indoors, and they were fine. Oh, and as soon as you download them, delete them from the camera so the batteries will last. I am very happy with this camera, and don't know why everyone complains, when you can get it for less than $...
The colour of the earbuds that were delivered to me is vastly different from what is being pictured. Though the sticker tag says that it is 'Rouge red' the actual colour name on the package itself said 'rocker red'. It is disappointing that such a mistake was made.
I plugged a firewire cable into it, it shorted, and my computer couldn't read it anymore. This thing essentially has no off switch, but the problem is that it must have gotten hot. The firewire sockets seemed to have already been cooked before the firewire bus got shorted. Maybe firewire itself was never a good idea. Who knows? But an external hard drive I got has never had problems, no matter how often I have to unplug and replug cables. But I've given up on getting a firewire burner for my PPC Mac. Luckily I can clone installation DVDs to a partition on my external hard drive, and boot from that.
I received my camera as a Christmas gift. It's my first digital camera. It is nice looking and surprisingly light. I'm a novice user, and getting started with the camera is a piece of cake. I was taking pictures before the presents were all unwrapped. I also reveived the dock that's used to download pictures into my computer. This is a must have. It is unbelievably simple. Literally put the camera on the dock, and press one button, and the system does the rest. The Kodak software opens, and the pictures are displayed right in front of you. Picture quality is outstanding. I think 2.2 megapixels is plenty. I've printed out 8x10s, and they come out sharp.Here's an unforseen serendipity: It feels great having the freedom to snap away, and just delete the pictures I don't want instantly. The feeling of losing that tense, &quot;make every picture count&quot; feeling you get with a regular camera is beautifully liberating. Which leads me to another must have: an external memory card to insert into the camera. This will increase the amount of pictures you can take from about 20 with just the camera alone to about 50 for the smallest memory card. They're fairly inexpensive and well worth it. Downside: The camera has a digital zoom, but no optical zoom. In other words the lens doesn't physically extend when I want to zoom. I press a button, and it will zoom digitally. But in order to see how close you're getting using the digital zoom, you must look at the LCD screen, and not the viewfinder, which requires pulling the camera away from you face. It's awkward, and I would GLADLY pay the extra money for the next model up with the optical zoom. Great quality camera, simple simple simple to use.
Very nice case to protect your MP3 Player from damage.Mike
This is a great product - especially for the price. I do agree with the reviews that I read though that the directions were not very good. I like many that reviewed it ended up looking at the picture to put it together. Other than that I would recommend it.
I ordered the binoculars from reading many of the reviews, and they were correct, the binoculars are great. I don't find them heavy, and they are valuable while watching football games!
I can't actually review this item, since I haven't seen it in over a month. It was DOA. I did not read the return policy from the vendor before I ordered it. If I had, I would have realized that their policy is essentially "we can send you anything and you have to take it".A leaflet in the box gives you the contact number for Toshiba customer service. My TV has sat for over a month at the Toshiba authorized repairman, waiting for a part that has yet to arrive. Yesterday I was told that Toshiba has now decided to send me a replacement unit. That should add an additional week or two to the wait.I have successfully bought electronics on-line for over a decade. This is by far, the worst experience I have ever had. Lessons learned: 1. read the return policy from the vendor actually selling the item (that is to say, don't expect Amazon to look out for you); 2. Toshiba TV's get a lot of good reviews, but I would give their customer service a 1-star rating; 3. Read and know your credit card dispute policy; 4. Buy your TV at the local department store or mom & pop -- yes you'll pay a little more, but if the TV doesn't work, you'll probably have a replacement the next day. As opposed to taking my route, which equates to numerous, combative phone conversations with strangers, stretched out over a month.
The printer is good for the price I paid. I had a simpler version of HP but I really needed the scanner so I upgraded. My origonal printer was really quiet which I really like. I live in a dorm so quiet is good. This modle is cheaper but has more features and its parts are therefore louder when the move. For a college student, it serves its perpose. I am satisfied
While reading tons of reviews, I learned that this Mirage product, the S10, is the same asEnergy S-10.3 800-Watt 10-Inch Subwoofer (Black), which is often for sale for considerably less than the S10. I read a lot more reviews of both the Mirage and Energy products before deciding on the Energy. But, the main reason I went that way was for the lower price.Whether you go with the Mirage or the Energy, you're actually getting a product made by Klipsch, which owns both brands. (It wouldn't surprise me if you could find another subwoofer just like it under at least one more Klipsch brand.) Regardless, you will be getting a subwoofer that is "best in class" (&lt;$400 being the class), say most reviewers. I personally find this subwoofer has much more power and all-around better sound than my old JBL, which cost the same 10 years ago. I'm very satisfied with the purchase so far. (Only had it 2 weeks.) I use it in a huge great room. I am proud to say it was thumbing and vibrating stuff on the wall of the bathroom three several walls away, without being too loud outside the house.Just do it. Send it back if you don't like it. (Amazon rocks on returns, if you're dealing directly with them and not a Marketplace merchant.) Can't really go wrong.
This keyboard is a great design with the small footprint, touchpad and RF wireless as highlights. However, Adesso managed to build it so cheap that it won't last beyond a couple of months of actually using it. Lots of disconnects, no connectivity to speak of when using wifi / bluetooth simultaneously and keys come off when typing. After a couple of months the whole thing died and you loose your $$$.The product is not fit for sale.
Great product. Makes downloading pictures from both of our cameras so mucheasier.
I ordered this discontinued and "used" model of the Sony Walkman-FX195 so I was a little skeptical as to whether it was worth it. The dealer delivered as promised. The Walkman is in great condition and I'm glad that I bought it.
Ok, there will be others who claimed the static noise is unacceptable. Hmmm, what the hell are they talking about? All you have to do is just find the right channel (there are 3 total) and tune it unitl there is no more static noise. Geeze, such a simple solutions...I will assure you, nothing short of sound quality, comfort, or reliability can be found with the Sennheiser RS110. This is absolutely so much better than wired headphones! The sound bass is conveniently strong, when listening to music, it makes you feel as if you are right there at the concert!!! Also the earpad designed is so god damn comfortable to wear, guess I'll wear this to sleep every night now. And finally it's Sennheiser, they have been in the industry for over 50-60 years so reliability is top notch.I would recommend this to any person with serious music addiction, gaming addiction or watching movie addiction!!!GOD BLESS SENNHEISER.
The grills broke and fell off. So much for quality. Even though they were inexpensive, I didn't expect them to spontaneously fall apart. They sound OK for rear speakers in a 5.1 theatre system.
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.
If you can get this on sale cheap then go for it because they are awesome, but in all honesty if you can afford to spend a little more then I highly recommend the Rti10's instead. You will be getting more for the money with the 10's than these.Although I did own these at once and enjoyed them big time. They sound great but are a little bulky considering theres no woofers. I had to dock one star because of that fact, such a tall tower speaker and no woofers, only a pair of mids and a tweeter. Seemed kinda useless to have such a large cabinet for so little, like I said before you will be getting more for youre money if you go with the Rti10's.
I've had this router for about 4 months. It was difficult to install, requiring a call to customer service. After only a few months, it has completely stopped working. I've been on the phone with customer service for an hour and gotten nowhere. It's definitely not worth your money.
I had one of these previously for about 6 years. Always loved this filter!Unfortunately I dropped my Nikon D200 with this filter on the lens.It cracked. I did not hesitate to order another, it has been a fantastic filter!I already received it and have taken wonderful pictures with it.Although more expensive than most others, to me it is well worth it.
Works as good as any of my more expensive optical cables, but less costly. BARGAIN!
I bought this drive and within 7-8 months, it died. I lost everything. Luckily it was still under warranty so they shipped me a new one. (no data recovery). Within 3 months, the new drive died. All I get is a repetitive clicking noise and a blinking light. It won't mount on any computer. READ CAREFULLY: if you return a bad drive and they send you a new one, your warranty expires. That's why I'm giving it zero stars. It failed not once, but twice. Largest waste of money. I've tried other drives and have had them crash as well but not consistently like this one. I don't think there's any drive out there that's "solid". The drives that seem to work best for me are Lacie. Even though I lost a 500 gig Lacie drive once, I now have (2) 500 gig drives that back up nightly. That's the cheapest way you will be able to recover anything if a drive goes down. Biggest advice: buy 2 of the same drives and mirror them. Just don't buy a maxtor.
No coasters yet. Have gone thru about 10 disks.Works with the newest Samsung portable DVD drive (SE-S084D/TSBS) just perfect.
I am a hobby photographer. I was asked to photograph a friend's wedding and needed a flash. I did my research and decided on the 430EX.I love it! I don't know about all the bells and whistles yet but that is what is so great about it. You can just attach it and go!
save your money a buy a good speaker. this one worked for less than 900 miles in my car. i don't listen to rap or techno, so theres no excuse for this to happen. i had all of my equipment professionally installed too so i know its not from something i did. it's just a piece and if youre going to spend the money, save a litle more and buy a speaker that will last. the speaker people i talked to said a good speaker should cost at least 90-120 US dollars.
I've been using Memorex CD-Rs for a few years now, and have always found them cheap and reliable. The speed on these is 16x, and about 1/2 of them will burn at that speed. The other half will burn at 12x or slower. This is frustrating at times especially when you own a high-speed burner.
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.
Excellent camera, with lots of great features. Its the best deal on the market today. The quality is super. Great price as well 200 dollars cheaper than Best Buy and Circuit City on Amazon.
I see this as a secondary, or bedroom unit for a two speaker ensemble. I am using it with a Bose Acoustimass 2 alongside a TV. I have no need for the tuner or phono input,so I can't remark on those. ( I get my FM from a cable box). The amplifiers are clean and efficient. The box is both rugged and remarkably handsome and upscale. A spare European look that reminds one of the early Bang and Olafson receivers. This is one big heavy box,about 24 pounds. The warranty is two years. Overall, I think it is a great buy for the money after three weeks regular use.One feature not common is the bridged pre amp and amp, allowing addition of an equalizer or other signal processor device. Nice little touch.. The LCD screen has large volume decibel numbers,easy to see. And the remote will let you cut the illumination down (necessary for sure) in two stages. That still leaves a large undimmed blue LED on the power switch, which I have had to block out for late night sleep dimming...First unit was DOA but Amazon took rapid and great replacement care of me. This can be considered a Best Buy for its modest price. I have no feeling one way or another for the VMAX pseudo surround effect,but mostly I keep it turned off. No regrets with this buy from Amazon.
Wow, this thing is a real steal of a item of the price. The list price on apple.com and bestbuy.com is around $75. It's here for $50. I did not have and iTrip, but I did just have a Belkin radio iPod tuner, and this passes it up by a mile. The Belkin, first of all, uses two AAA batteries that ran out on me in less than two weeks, and I hadn't even used it that much yet. The iCarPlay CHARGES your iPod, not runs it down. Plus, many people are saying that it doesn't sound good and so on, but did u really expect to get cd quality? This is the best radio transmitter out there right now, clearer than both of the ones I have heard in the past. You can't go wrong for the price, just make sure your cigarette lighter socket works before buying it or it will be wasting your money.
Good for getting the club in the right position at the top. This doesn't replace lessons, but it can help supplement them. This can help with the lag (don't release from the Swingyed until your arms are at 9 o'clock on the swing arc). I was suprised how far off I was at the top.
If you buy a motherboard with a header on the board it's self, but no port on the rear panel , this product allows you to connect peripherals to the rear panal of your desktop. This product fits universal style cabinets fine. Cable is plenty long enough.
I have a smaller backpack and got tired of having to pick and choose what to take and what to leave home, so I decided to go completely overboard and get the largest backpack I could find - and this one doesn't disappoint.To give you an idea, it comes in a box so large, you'll be wondering if maybe you accidentally ordered a new dishwasher or something. Luckily, there was a lot of packaging around the backpack, so it's not quite so large as you might think at first glance.After you get over the sheer size, you start to appreciate the utility of the bag. Lots of pouches, some velcro, some zippered. Lots of metal attachment points and D-rings. Everything seems built to last forever, and the workmanship is first rate.Everything's ajustable for fit and comfort. I'm a large person, and it fits me quite confortably. I did find the belt a bit difficult to latch, but once adjusted, it's comfortable and with some practice, easily operated.I like the light color...most of my othe bags are black, and they get quite hot in the summer months, especially if I leave my bag on the seat of the car in sunlight. The lighter color of this one seems to be much cooler. Still, I worry the light color might be subject to staining. Nothing so far, but I could see it getting fairly dirty.I did take my bag on a Southwest Airlines flight and didn't have any trouble getting it past the gatekeeper, and it fit fairly easily into the overhead bin. As another poster said, I could see it seeming too big and I wouldn't be surprised if some airlines gave you a hard time over it, especially international flights.The large size gives you many options about how to arrange your gear - a blessing and a curse. I found myself thinking about how I might best pack the beast, and thinking I'd need to write up an inventory and roadmap so as not to lose anything.You do want to give a lot of thought to how you arrange your gear. Some areas are more difficult to get to than others, so you want to make sure to put the stuff you use most frequently in the most accessible areas.To put it in perspective, here's what I fit into my pack:COMPUTER GEAR:A small 15" computer, CF reader, various USB and Ethernet cables, power adapter, broadband modem, compact wireless access point, small external hard drive.CAMERAS:Nikon D3, D300 (with grip) DSLR bodies, plus a small Canon point-and-shoot, spare batteries, memory cards.LENSES:The "big three" Nikon zoom lenses (14-24, 24-70 and 70-200), 10.5mm DX, 16-85 DX, 60mm macro, 85 (the 1.4), an old 500mm reflex, a TC14 and a LensBaby kit, plus about 10 filters of various types and sizes.LIGHTING:Two SB900 flashes, two SB600 flashes, a compact Norman reflector kit, a Sekonic light meter, four clamp-on flash mounts. Sometimes, if I'm photographing people, I bring along a pair of Westcott umbrellas strapped to the outside of the bag.OTHER STUFF:My Amazon Kindle, cell phone, iPod, headphones, pens and paper, business cards, chargers for all of the above, portable GPS device, camera straps, duct tape, first aid kit, small flashlight, tools, spare batteries, a travel tripod and/or a monopod.I like that the main compartments can be securely locked, if you like (doesn't come with locks, but there are plenty of attachment points). It also doesn't quite scream "camera gear" - as much as anything, it looks like a serious hiker's backpack.My only complaint is that when loaded to the hilt, it's about the limit of what I can comfortably carry.If you have more gear than fits in this beast, renting a U-Haul is probably your only alternative...Overall, highly recommended.
Realmente es muy dificil encontrar cartuchos originales en mexico. y por eso lo compre por aqui. El cartucho es bueno y original.
When you advertise a branded GE Cordless Phone Battery (TL26400) - then that's exactly what you should be shipping - not a JASCO 26400 - if you're going to make substitutions then there should be a clearly worded caveat to that effect somewhere. I don't see one do you? Might be a perfectly good product. Doesn't matter - this is dishonest!
This camera is great! Lightweight, easy to use, and takes a stunning image. The Image Stabilzation was the reason I went for it and it was well worth the added expense. Great pictures even from a moving car. I would highly recommend the SD800is. I have owned three other Elphs but this is by far the best....
This is my third auto GPS. I have used it all over USA, Europe and England - works excellent. The strongest feature is the recovery when things do not work out - detour, missed turn ect. My only negative is updating map programs are to expensive - better to buy new GPS. This unit leaves other GPS in the dirt when you compare actual performance - not yada yada yada crap you read from "techies" in the blogs/advertisments. The pedestrian mode is weak, however who walks around using a GPS to go places?
I'm technology handicapped so this camera is a blessing for me. I am taking great photos with the "auto" setting and the various controls are easy to understand. I like the video too, great quality for a "just for fun" user. Since I haven't tried any of the bells and whistles I can't comment on them but this camera was easy "out of the box" and the program download was too. I had pix e-mailed to friends and family in less than 30 minutes without assistance from my "geeky" Husband! As I get time I will play with the available options but if you need to be using it quickly this camera works exactly as I expected it to.
I have several Hoya super multi-coated UV glass filters and highly recommend them. Great protection for my lenses + no adverse affects on the photos.
Very happy with this product. I really like the low profile aspect. Easy to install. Would recommend it to friends
I only have two optical inputs on my receiver and 4 outputs needing to be heard. This gadget works perfectly. No noticeable sound degradation could be heard! I highly recommend this product!
I bought this pretty quick, the the only research I did was ask the salesmen "what's the best ipod dock here, is it the Bose or this(Harmon/Kardon)" and he said the Harmon Kardon. This thing has brought me into a world of sound that was never there...... or was it?" It had to have been because the music Is coming from the same source. "I. Sherrer "jahsherrer"" said it best in Their review about never listening to a low bit rate music file again. Everything else sounds like am radio after listening to a lossless music file through this thing.It is worth every dollar I think they could have charged more. The build Quality is as solid as it gets, and the stainless steel handle is Genius! The unit actually balances on the two ends of the handle. The remote is stored in this ultra sleek design so well, you would never know it. The one issue I have is the visibilty of the ipod but I understand why they went with this design this is probably one of the only boom-boxes that like others before me have said "should be in a modern art museum" You will not be disappointed with this and if you are what are you doing shopping around if you've got a better system than this.ATTN: "Harmon/Kardon" The one thing I would do to improve this would be have an LCD display on the remote.
Why do you purchase a self-powered radio? For emergencies! This radio is a great value. My kids played with it (to test it) and then I put it in our emergency kit. It is easy to crank, powered up easily and has good reception.
These are pretty good headphones, considering what you get for what price you pay. Just a simple, lightweight pair of in-the-ear phones; decent sound with nice tones, not too tinny nor bassless. If you can't wear ear buds but need lightweight phones for exercise, you can't go wrong with these.
This USB adapter will cause your sound card to stutter in a horrible manner. Many users on the netgear forum are reporting this issue and NETGEAR is not fixing this problem.This is not a problem with XP/Vista IRQ conflicts (I went through the process of verifying this myself, which requires me to re-install XP to get my hyper threading support back). This is 100% a NETGEAR issue.
About a year ago, I bought the iPod 80GB and love it. However, it's not very convenient when going running, walking, through the airport security, or any other place besides in the palm of your hand.That is why I love the ipod shuffle. It clips onto anything, giving you a free hand. No more silly armbands. Yes it's only 512MB, but that's perfect for an hour's walk, jog, plane trip or anything. Best of all, it's the size of a quarter. I hate to admit it, but I rarely use my iPod 80gb anymore. It now just acts as storage for my itunes library. The iPod shuffle is like the 'greatest hits' (which is used 99% of the time).
Be Careful! It's different from the website described.It's not working at all!
loved my previous Canon Elph, a 110 bought around 2000 - it still functions just fine (albeit with 1 meg pictures). I bought this SD1000 camera under two years ago, and the lens motor is now non functional. I've taken about 2K pictures with it.Canon wants to charge about 150 bucks to fix it now. A quick search shows at least one class action suite against Canon for a similar problem, and just as I was moaning to the customer service representative my co-worker mentioned he'd had 2 Canons recently fail in the same way.I'm hoping against hope someone from Canon contacts me, but for the mean while, here, Canon, suck on this.
I usually do not write reviews -- this turned out to be very frustrating and time consuming. The reason I gave it one star so that other users will hopefully see this post and it will save them time. I will not tell you all the pluses of this thing, you can read other reviews. Feature-wise it is probably one of the most compelling products at this time.I am an IT Professional and have over 7 years of experience configuring wireless networks -- it took me over 4 hours over a course of a few days to get Momento to connect to my network. I was very close to sending it back.I have Dlink DIR-655 router with two laptops connected to it wirelessly -- no issues. Momento refused to see my SSID, while seeing my neighbors' networks.After hours of tinkering, completely useless email response from i-Mate support, I found the configuration that works:Dlink configuration:+ Install latest firmware (1.10 as of 2007/10/26); backup settings before installing this one -- it resets everything to default+ Turn off "Wireless Protected Setup" - that allowed Momento to see my network ssid, but it wasn't enough+ Change WPA Mode to "WPA Only"+ Change Cipher Type from AES to TKIP - that allowed Momento to connect.I documented the changes I had to make in order to make it connect. Links are not allowed in reviews so search for: "i-mate momento and dlink dir-655 co-existence" in google. should take you to my blog postHope this will help a few people save time and frustrationP.S. I also expect phone support when spending $300 on a gadget -- not with i-mate...
I have used Marware cases many times before and have always been satisfied with their quality and ability to protect. apparently thieves like them too as all the ones I have ever had up until this one have been stolen. I am sure it was the cases they were after.I also have their Kindle touch case and it too is of great design. buy with confidence or steal with confidence, but not from me. actually all thieves should be beheaded but thats another review I will be doing later
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.
Light functional and easy to use and just over all a great MP3 Player for active people.
Just plugged into my Asus P5P800 mainboard memory slotand got one extra GB (2x512Mb + 1x1GB).Simple and nice.
I purchased a Canon camera carrying case that came with an extra battery and UV filtering lense. The case came within a few days and is perfect for what I needed. Smooth fast transaction. Five stars
I bought thisCanon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoomfor my wife's birthday because she doesn't like carrying our digital Nikon D70 SLR (although she likes taking pictures with it).So far, it's lived up to all the reviews, takes good pictures and she doesn't mind carrying it!The only problems I have with it are:> Using the LCD screen as a viewfinder - the built-in viewfinder does not portray your picture accurately - and I LIKE looking through a lens or viewfinder at what I'm shooting (much easier to compose your picture).> It is so light, it's hard for me to keep it steady enough, although the built-in image stabilizer helps a lot.> Some of the controls are pretty small for my fat fingers.> Shuts down and closes up after a preset amount of time, which makes wandering around taking random shots - like I'm prone to do - more difficult. The "start-up" time is longer than our Nikon.Things I like about it are:> REALLY small and light, easy to slip into a pocket.> Excellent picture review process, much easier than the Nikon.> Shuts down and closes up after a preset amount of time, avoiding running the battery down.> Can be used as a dive camera with theCanon WP-DC5 Waterproof Case for Canon SD700 IS Digital Camera, although my wife isn't too sure about that..........My wife really likes it, and takes it with her all the time, something she wouldn't do with the Nikon, so it meets my goals!
Was a BRREEZZEE to install took less than 5 minutes and I was throwing stuff on it fast as I could.
I LOVE this wall mount! It works perfectly in the middle of two large rooms so I can turn it to have great coverage anywhere. I've got a 40" Samsung and it's fine.
My transmitter arrived today and was total junk. didn't work on 87.9, or 87.7, or any other suggested frequencies suggested in these "5" star ratings, EVEN on international setting. Even when I could get the signal halfway clear, the audio was total garbage, no bass and max distortion.
I only have one complaint with this item and that is the cord length is too short. I primarily use these at my desktop computer and I can't lean back at all while wearing these earbuds. Everything else is about as good as you're going to find for around $20.
Installled the memory without any problems on Mac Mini Intel 1.83 Core 2 Duo. The most complicated part of the set up is to open the box itself, the dismount of the antenna, and the seating of the RAM - make sure it snaps tight in place. The outer bank gives the impression that is seated properly, but if it does not snap in place the system can only see the first bank - I had to try this a couple of times before getting it right. A Mac Mini with Leopard and 1Gb is not very practical, Leopard should have at least 2. Highly recommended.
I have a three cordless phone setup. Batteries in two died recently. I replaced one at a retail store and it cost $26. Got this one for about $10. Both work the same!
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.
Easily snaps in place and does the job. Considerably less expensive than the local retail outlet - and delivery was quick as well.
It's huge and it's still working after 3 months. I may get another for a c: mirror if it will fit in my computer.
has worked great for over a yeardvd plays everything - dvd-r s much better than much more expensive units i haveas for the previous complaints on the vcr; simply do NOT put another component (or anything heavier than a dvd or tape) on top of the unit. i did this at first and vcr was practically unusable but now works decently
I bought this because I didnt want to lug around an expensive camera bag.I like the inserts. They fit well with my bookbag/messenger bag, and you cant tell I have a nice camera inside.I think it works well for my needs, and I have the other domke insert as well.one holds my camera & kit lens, and the other insert holds my telephoto and soon to be UWA lens.I agree that bottom portion of the insert needs the most padding, but its fine. I just went to Home Depot and bought some closed cell padding/insulation. works fine.
I have had my 50mm Nikon AF 1.4 lens for 20 years. It worked on my Nikon N-4004 until I bought a Coolpix 5700, it slept for two years, and it woke up when I got my D-100 digital SLR six months ago. If you are a candid and available light photographer, and you can live with a very fast 75mm field of view, you will get a lot of shots that others will miss. The color rendition and sharpness of focus are perfect for digital use. With a good editing program you will work miracles. Zoom lenses are great, but the tried and true, fixed and fast 50 mm f-1.4 will outlast them all!
First, let me thank all of the previous reviewers of this product. It is because of the quality information (including the night time settings) from these folks, that I bought this camera here at amazon.com. Look, I'm a complete novice to video recording/editing and had some apprehension of buying one because I thought it would be too difficult to master, let alone begin to understand.I wanted a simple, yet quality DVC. The Canon ZR60 is just that. I have had no issues with the camera and was able to plug it (using an optional 4 pin to 6 pin firewire cable) right into my Apple G5 and begin editing video. The quality of the footage has been great. I am so impressed with the little camera, that I have even begun transfering our wedding videos to it, in an effort to preserve them to DVD. Thank goodness for simplicity!
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
just got this the other day. i mounted a 24 inch Asus led monitor to it. it's perfect for what i need. it frees up needed desk space for me. very sturdy, good build quality and cool design
The Sony DCR-SR200 is an excellent camcorder. It is very convenient to use. The video quality is excellent. The hard drive storage is much better than DV tape.I wish the included software, Picture Motion Browser had the ability to add titles, simple transitions etc.I am very happy with this purchase.
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
Is it crass to be in love with an electronic device? I'm so enamoured of my new camera that my husband is starting to wonder.I previously liked my refurbished HP Photosmart 635 2.1 MP because the menus were so easy to use and the photos were fine for 2.1. Our daughter wanted an inexpensive digital camera which was my excuse to upgrade to something smaller. I finally opted for another HP and purchased the R607 from Amazon (great price and free shipping) and I love this little thing. It's very small (maybe about the size of a slim pack of cigarettes?) but feels great to hold (well designed rubbery material on the back) and it's packed full of features. The menus are still incredibly easy to use right off the bat, although there are many settings which can be customized to maximize the quality of different types of shots. The rechargeable lithium battery life is excellent, AND it's replaceable with the new CP-1 disposable from Duracell if you're going where you won't be able to recharge! Takes SD or MMC but in a flash-card emergency, the built-in 16MB becomes available as a backup. As for quality, I took several close-up shots of my favorite Magnolia Stellata in full bloom this spring, and I thought they were absolutely stunning. The compact owner's manual is full of information about using the many different settings to get the most from your shots - I'll have to get around to doing that some day, but in the meantime, I'm just having fun.
This item fits the wiring harness in a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan.The wires are stranded copper and of sufficient gauge. In fact, the wires were larger gauge than those on the harness which came with the stereo.I needed to slightly bend (straighten) one pin on the connector in order to easily connect it to the car's receiving connector.I used solder and heat shrink tubing and the wire insulation did not shrink (that I noticed) when heat was applied.The wiring color chart is printed on the plastic bag packaging. If there is any negative for this item, it's that the word 'left' is spelled 'leet' on the chart.
I love it, I love it, I love it! Upgrade from an Olympus C--755. Bye, bye shutter lag - the bane of my existence. I don't know about histograms and the other techno minutia, but I do know a well composed picture and I'm having so much fun with this camera.Love the weight, the grip, the menus are clear and mostly intuitive.
The sound is good. The fit is good. The wire is terrible. They last a few weeks and then break - maybe OK for super-gentle listening, but movement yanks the connections loose, either at the earpiece or the connector. Opened a new one which had a dead channel. Sent it to the warranty address on the package - it was returned as-is. No more.
A brief review of Micro Solution's Backpack CD-Rewriter (Model 192100). I bought the Backpack in early 2001 and it has been working flawlessly since. Easy to install, it works with either your computer's parallel or USB ports. Software includes Adaptec Easy CD Creator and Direct CD. A great alternative to external drives, the only flaws are its weight and need to be plugged to an outlet. You won't be using the Backpack with your laptop in a car or airplane. However, the Backpack is perfectly suited for transporting between desktop computers. Its speed (4x4x24x) is fast enough for most users (average burning time for an audio CD is 20 minutes). I found the Backpack to be a worthwhile purchase.
What an outstanding Pick...Very easy to use. The packaged software is just great, anyone (computer smart or not) can use it. The pictures taken so far have been great, easy to download to the Kodak soft ware and easy to print..You will just love the one touch Kodak docking station.What a great idea...
Ok first let me say I got this yesterday, I am a techno junkie and wanted something to watch Photoshop TV videos on. I almost bought an IPOD but I love that this has an FM radio tuner in it.I did my research and ordered it. Now here is my review....First let me say that I almost hated this at first. You need to convert your MP4 (Apple) movies to wmv format. I looked all over for freeware to do it, but ended up purchasing inexpensive software to do it. Still, I could not watch my photoshop TV videos. I had to again use the creative software to convert the already converted wmv videos into an wmv format that the Zen could read. Phew! Did you get all that.On to DVDs. I figured that it professes to be able to watch 120 hrs of movies, this was definitely for me. What they don't tell you is that the movies have to be in avi format (camcorder movies) not DVDs(VOB format), so I needed to get software to do that also. There is freeware for that, but still I have to rip the DVDs into wmv format and then again convert them into wmv format that the Zen can read.BUT, and that is a big but......I was NOT disappointed when I got all that work done. The Zen is amazing. I have an MP3 video player that can play wmv videos, but it is nothing like this. The quality of the movies is stunning. It is like watching HDTV, crystal clear and the sound is marvelous. So for all the work I have to go through to get my videos over, I am sooooo glad I bought this instead of the IPOD. Extremely pleased.Please email me at hobbitskorner@hotmail.com if you would like to know what software I got to convert all this stuff. I'd be happy to steer you in the right direction.Now what comes in the box. People who said there was no AC adapter DID NOT buy the Zen Vision M, because guess what, there is an adapter in the box. I have mine plugged in right now! I agree with those who said protect the screen. I broke the screen on my other one, just a touch cracked the bottom of it. Get some screen covers and cut them down to size. Do not take the plastic off your Zen until you get them.I gave this 4 stars because of the software headaches, but other than that, this is a marvelous piece of equipment!
This Monster Cable power strip was priced competive with a good power strip. I have always liked the Monster brand and their power centers, so there was no selling. When you get a Monster for a fraction of the original list price, what can go wrong? Nothing! The item was shipped quickly and came in its original package like-new.
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.
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.
I really enjoy the Grado SR60 headphones. I don't find much sound leakage as others have noted, possibly because I don't listen at higher volumes. They are quite comfortable to wear and the sound and tone is amazing, as well as a nice bass reproduction. My only downloads (slight ones) are that the thickness of the cord makes it hard to keep my MP3 player in place on my desk, and the potential "dork factor" of wearing the headphones as I walk outside keeps me from using them other than indoors.
Used this on a 2002 Suzuki XL-7 looked all over for a way to put a 1 Dim system into a 2 Dim slot and this was the only one I could find.Works good but is made for several different types of Cars and trucks . If you are looking for something thatjust works without modification keep looking. But if you can figure things out by looking at an Item you should have no problems installing ....
Sounddock fits great with the power cord, plus pockets in the door for ipod, pens & business cards.Case is no bigger than necessary & all space is utilized.
I purchased a similar product from a different source. The description was identical but lacking some specifics. Needless to say it did not work, When you purchase ram it either works or doesn't. This one arrived timely, at a decent price and worked. What more can you ask?
The other reviewers are right. The zip format is very convenient. I have been using them for years. I used to mail the 100mb disks overseas in just an envelope without a problem. Very reliable.The 750mb? Not so reliable in my experience. I had a brand-new Zip 750mb disk die on me in the last few weeks. Within a few minutes, it was so badly corrupted that MS Windows could not format or even see the disk. Hardware failure. Gone was my "convenient" back-up. As dead as the disk. And this was not the first one to die on me. (I am talking about the disk, not the drive. Without the disk, the drive is worthless).So I contacted the Iomega support people. Had to call them, because the website support sucks. Very friendly they were, but they would not replace the disk. Never mind that the disk has a five year warranty. No sir. I had to produce the proof of purchase. Well, the 750mb disk format has not even been out for five years, so that request defies logic. Who keeps the receipt for an cheap disk?Suffices to say, this is where my 10 year old relationship with Iomega ends. When I back up data, I expect the media to be reliable.
I use mine to hold all my music files, and it works just like a portable USB drive! It has been very reliable! I will buy from the brand again in the future!
Bought this for my 14 yr old son. HE loves it. And he is very picky. Great price, great product.
First, let me tell you that my background is in IT. I am an IT manager, so i know all about networking and IT.I bought this router back in Winter of 2006 i believe. So i've had it for a solid 3 years now. I've put it to good use. My network consists of multiple computers (Lan and wireless) and a ps3 and xbox 360. In my house its not uncommon for 3+ of those devices to be used at the same time. I bought this router originally because it was a) cheap b) i was going to buy a gaming router but didn't want to put one in my apartment. I never ended up buying that gaming router because:1) The router is fast. It's only wireless G, but its still pretty fast and as long as you keep your wireless cards updated on your computers, signal reliability shouldn't be a problem. I can have my ps3 online at the same time as my XBOX 360 and have no lag at all on either, plus i can have 1-2 laptops all on at the same time. For example, from a speed test on my laptop (This varies depending on your kind of broadband connection too though) with my ps3 and xbox 360 online, with 2 laptops online i can still download at about 1800 KB/sec and upload at about 950KB/sec which is really good. I barely notice the decline in speed even when the router is in full use.2) I never had a problem it in these 3 years. It's never stopped working or turned off on me. I was surprised at what this cheap router can do. You really are getting a lot out of a little with this puppy.3) It's secure. You have WEP, WAP and WAP2. I keep my network on WAP2, the strongest encryption that (to this day) is still unbreakable. It's extra piece of mind knowing i can do my online shopping and banking worry free of anyone intercepting my wireless data.4) After a year i decided to start shopping for the gaming router. I went out and saw they sell for about $150...Sure they have all the latest features but do you really need an LCD screen ON your router? its worthless. I realized that for that year my WGR614 had been working fine. So i stuck with it. Best decision ever. It's been 3 years and still pulling strong.5) The range is perfect for my apartment. I can go anywhere in my apartement and outside (its about 1600 sq. ft.) and i get no less then 3 bars of signal out of 5 at the furthest point i use it at which is through 3 quite thick walls.6) Firmware upgrades are super easy. My younger brother can upgrade the firmware and that really says something because unlike me he has no idea about anything network related. Netgear fixes the main issues you have with their updates which really means im getting a quality product and Netgear is actively fixing user issues as they are reported. A Firmware update takes about 5 mins and my internet speeds always seem to go up a little with every firmeware upgrade.The only cons with this router are:- It's antenna probably wouldn't be good for long ranges. So if your home is larger then probably around 2000sq. ft. you'd be looking at weaker signal or maybe no signal at some ends of the house.- Wireless encrpytion is easy to set up for me, but for some they might find it challenging. If you just follow the instructions, it's pretty easy to to get it set up though. I can't really say much about the issue because i am IT person so its butter for me, but i could see why the average non-tech user would be lost in the installation.- It feels cheap. It's lightweight and feels like its going to break easily but hey i've had mine for 3 years without issues so its not really a con for me anymore.I'm switching to wireless N soon so this router won't be around for much longer, but i can probably safely say that it will be in working condition even when i replace it. I'll keep it around just in case i have issues with my wireless N router because a lot of people are reporting issues with them. Sure wireless N is faster, but very few N routers are as bug free as this little G router.
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 have used the same Digipower battery for my Nikon 5700 for as long as a Nikon Battery (almost three years). It lasts as long as the Nikon for less money. I would buy it again hands down.
This is a review of the 32 inch VX32L HDTV from Vizio. This is my first HDTV and it has some fine qualities, as well as a few drawbacks. I received it as an Xmas gift in 2006 [...] and have had no serious problems with the set. I have had no chance to compare this set with others, so I can't be sure of it's comparable qualities to other makes and models.PROS:1) The HD channels look tremendous, as do my non-HD DVDs (once I got an "up convert" HDMI DVD player).2) With only expanded basic (analog) cable, this TV gets an extra 150 channels my other (non-HD) TVs do not get. Though many of these channels are music channels or digital (or HD) versions of channels I get already.3) There are plenty of possible connections (2 AV, 2 Component, 2 HDMI and 1 RGB and 1 coaxial) for other equipment/inputs.4) There are 4 built in aspect ratio choices (normal, wide, zoom and panoramic) that can be changed at will. There are also 4 different picture settings (custom, standard, movie and game) built in.5) There are extra features like picture-in-picture (but only between the TV and the other inputs, not two different TV channels), a freeze frame option for normal TV and a different kind of zoom that can be focused on any part of the screen.CONS:1) The TV picture doesn't always come on when you turn on the set. Turning it off and on again solves the problem.2) On the digital and HD channels, the tuner often reports it gets "no signal" when there definitely is one. As a channel surfer, this can be annoying. But flipping to another channel and then back usually fixes that problem.3) It takes a bit of futzing to make the regular channels look decent. This is more about trial and error and personal tastes than a real "con." And cartoons always look awesome on this set.4) Even on the beautiful HD channels (and "upconverted" DVDs), there is some problem with pixelation when reds and browns are prevalent on the screen.5) The buttons on the Vizio universal remote are quite small--though the remote has a large array of different functions.For someone on a budget, this is a good starter TV for the HD experience. For someone with the newest generation of game systems (Xbox 360, etc.) this might also be a good choice. It took a couple of weeks for me to get used to the differences between an LCD TV and a regular tube TV. But now I often think the LCD quality is much superior to "regular" TVs.
ive owned several of these. they usually last me about a year. But i treat them pretty rough. The sound quality on this is amazing. The bass is redicuolus. i love these headphones with a passion. i would highly recomend these to anyone.
I bought these speakers to use outside on my deck. They are great. Nicely built, good sound and very good price.
Used it for Nikon D60. It is very well-padded and provides great protection to the expensive camera and lenses inside. The space inside is enough for a large pro camera, 2 lenses, flash, and accessories. there are plenty of pockets to keep charger, cables, cards, lens-cleaning pen, filters etc. One accessory pocket is covered under the flap and one is on the side, for faster access to change cards while shooting. The pictures posted here were very helpful for me to decide to go for this bag.The yellow color interiors makes it convenient to search for the stuff and provides good looks. In terms of size, as the name says, it is large and more suitable for pro DSLR. However, I also keep aSony DCR-DVD108 DVD Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoomand aOlympus C765 4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoomwith me while going out for photography. So the bag has ample space to keep all of the stuff and their accessories.
I have been using the vibe's for about two weeks now. I first bought the Bose InEar, but returned them 2 days later. The Bose have good lows...but that's all they have. They have no mids or highs. It was very difficult understanding conversations in a video or movie. I even tried using the equalizer in Windows Media Player to get any decent sound out of them, but no luck.The vibe's on the other hand have great lows, mids, and highs. The sound is crisp and clear with a very good bass response. I recently bought a Zune and use these with it and love them.The sound isolation is not 100%, but 100% better then the Bose (which in my opinion did not isolate any external sound)Overall great product by v-moda.
The GPS navigator is very neat. I like the way it recalculates your trip when you need to take a detour. I would have preferred if it spoke out the names of the streets. However, I've gotten used to looking at the top of the display to see the name where i need to turn
The shuffle lives up to the Apple ads. Extremely easy to use, while very light.I replaced an MP3 player that I use for running that died, so I was extremely interested in the clip feature. At first I was skeptical that it would actually stay in place -- thought I would have to purchase the armband. I was pleasantly suprised. In fact, ran ~13 miles while it was hooked to my waistband and it didn't budge. There are a few arm straps that you can buy from aftermarket vendors (e.g. DLO), but it's not necessary.If you are going to use primarily for running/exercising, I would opt for the shuffle over the nano. It's very rugged, inexpensive and simple to use.Enjoy.
I have this CDRW for since 4 months ago and its performance has been outstanding. It's USB Interface makes it very easy to use. Just plug it in your computer (be sure to have USB ports in your machine) and that's all; you'll see another CDRom on the explorer. You don't have to install any driver for this device to work. I have recorded both Music and Data discs and didn't have any trouble with them. With music CD's (CDR), I've played them in normal stereos, car stereos and they played as the real CD. The data discs also have worked in every machine I have tested it (including old 486 with old CDROMs) The software (CD Extreme)isn't the best I've seem but it works. When I run it on Windows 98, it had problems detecting my CDROM (I put a disc there and it didn't detect it). Also, the machine hangs during disc to disc copy operations. I downloaded a patch from Sony and this problems went away. Regardless this troubles, this is a very easy to use device. It's external and portable for a reasonable price. Don't buy it if you're using NT (it doesn't support USB interfaces); but I tried it in Windows2K and worked fine. I give it 4 stars because the problems I had at the beginning with the software (don't forget to download the patches). If you're looking for a reliable and portable CDRW device, this is the one for you.
I had to get this because I broke my old HP. I just needed something cheap that would print documents and the occasional 8x10 photo. This was the cheapest printer with good quality (I shopped around and read other sites' reviews, too) in that category, AND it scans and copies!The scan and copy quality is great. I just tested it with a magazine cover. Regular documents look very crisp, too. I haven't tried an 8x10 photo yet, but everything else is very good. Couldn't be happier.
While this would seem to be a cool way to transfer information between different computers and even a PDA, the Cruzer is too deep and wide to fit properly in most USB ports. If you have a typical computer (i.e., a keyboard and mouse connector and below it 2 USB ports), the Cruzer does not fit in the USB port if the keyboard and mouse are plugged in. It also doesn't fit if a USB device is plugged in, as it is too &quot;fat&quot;. You must use a 4&quot; dongle that comes with it to plug it into such places, that dongle is easily lost, and the dongle does not easily fit into the carrying case that comes with the product.In principle, it works well. But in practice, being too bulky and not plugging into the usb port at the back of a typical computer without the aid of additional, easily lost parts is a real drag. You'd be better off with a smaller memory key-like device, or if you have a PDA or camera, it's a lot cheaper just to buy a data cable instead.
Rejoice laptop users, for a transportable bluetooth mouse has emerged in the market! The Bluetooth MoGo mouse fits perfectly in the PCI slot for your laptops (well, unless you don't have one). Not only does this count as storage, but it also duals as a charger for this wireless device.Function-wise, the mouse is perfect. The computer perfectly syncs with bluetooth and responds well with little to no lag. It's not as exact or sensitive as a laser mouse, but it's still good.Overall, I like the product and my brother likes it more, since it's his now. I'd recommend it for someone using it for laptop uses. It's more for navigation then gaming and photoshop, so don't expect stellar performance.
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.
As is the case with all Lexar products, this CF card is fast and reliable. As a professional I have tried many different brands of peripheral equipment, scanners, printers, studio lights and so on. Through the first couple years of digital photography, testing the memory cards was no different. Unfortunately I paid the price for some. I have had "DelkinDevice" cards that seemed to work fine until you attempt to download the images and then give you corrupt data. I have had "SanDisk" cards that will stop writing data and freeze a camera. And lets not even talk about the cheap mans "ProMaster". Sure there are data recovery applications that can help with some of these issues but when you are being paid top dollar for your images risking it just isn't smart. I have yet to have even the slightest problem with a "Lexar" card. Even in the beginning when write/read speeds were only 4x and 8x the lexars were always quick and never gave any problems with data, and now with their high speed professional series, has to me, completely set the standard. My company only uses Lexar media now and I'm proud to say that. 4 thumbs up!
I'm not even sure why I bought this, but I figured I would need it some day I guess. This little thing is really handy to have around -- especially if you're one of those people who always get called upon to fix computers and other electronics.I had a friend call me to tell me they got a new digital camera, but they didn't get a cord (It was used) and they had pictures they needed to get off of the camera so I brought my little USB adapters over and we found a match. The next day we went out and bought her a replacement cable, but this little guy saved the day that night we had to get those pictures off of the camera.The only downside to this product is the USB cable that comes with it. It's very small and I feel like I could break it at any time. Though, on the bright side, the cord does retract so you can easily put it anywhere.
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.
I am glad I was able to find one before they are no longer available.
Tested card with my new Fuji FinePix S5200 over the weekend. Works great. Fast writes (and deletes) and works well with the camera's continuous shooting mode. Very little lag. At the highest quality setting, was averaging about a shot every 1.5 - 2.0 using the long-term continuous shooting mode (which is it's slowest continuous mode, but is great for building a panorama shot). Even on the highest setting 5 megapixels (lowest compression), can still fit over 200 pictures.
I had this camera for 6 months and went on a couple of trips where I had a chance to take pictures in different environments, at various distances, etc. Face identification feature works well, panoramic shots are fantastic. The night shots are dark with medium exposure and sometimes grainy when high exposure. Overall, it is a great camera for the price. The picture quality is decent, it is very simple to use and at the same time it's feature rich. The camera is very compact and sturdy, so it's perfect for casual active use.The built-in color effects are great and allow user to get black and white or "older" looking shots, or even select a single color to display and then the rest of the shot would be b&w.;The camera has pretty good battery life.The only con I can think of is the menu. The screens are intuitive but not attractive. Also keep in mind, this is a $200 product. Do not expect amazing deep photos that an SLR camera could produce.
Bought these binoculars because of the compact size and weight. The power is very strong and I just love them.
I bought a Kodak digital camera and it has been fine. However, knowing what I know now I would never buy another Kodak camera. Ever. I dropped the camera, and a little plastic piece broke off which keeps the battery pack in the camera. Not a big deal. But NOONE repairs Kodak cameras. Instead you HAVE to send it into their corporate repair center and they instead sell you on trading it in for a refurbished camera. So, I can send this one in and for $250 get a new refurbished camera. Whooppe! But it only sells for $50 more on amazon.com - and thats a new, non-refurbished one! Its a total crock. Just be forwarned. I'd never buy a camera which I cant get repaired locally.
As of today, I went through a Bose QC2, Bose QC3, the extinct Logitech Noise Cancelling headphone, and then this new ATH-ANC7 from A-T. As far as noise cancellation goes, this one is the worse! Is it because the ear cup is a little too small? I believe I have smaller than average ear (I think) and I had to do a little work to get my ears fit in this headphone. With the Bose and Logitech, the moment you turn on the power, you can feel the negative/inverted/whatever wave and the ambient noise subsided. With the A-T, you didn't feel this and hence the ambient noise is not as subdue.Bose headphones are way too expensive; Can't listen to music if the battery is dead so better prepare!Logitech no longer sell this headphone; They also have flimsy, weak plastic right at the pivoting earcups. But noise cancellation is great and it's cheaper than the ANC7.Would I purchase another one of this ANC7 headphone? Most definitely!
Loved it, just what i wanted. Perfect for gym, walk in the park or road trips or even doing dishes at home....you can use this practically anywhere. Easy to use, excellent voice quality. Affordable.
Elegant - simple interface - clean case, geat sound and so easy to use! great way to take your music with you! I love my iPOD(s) now I own 3!!!!!
It is cheap but it does its job. I bought a few of these and used then on radios that wouldn't hold an FM signal and they are now much improved.
This past Christmas I had to prepare dinner for my kids, their spouses and girlfriends plus one or two others. I decided to buy the Presto 6 qt cooker to cut down on prep time. Wow, did it ever! The pork roast and mashed potatoes cooked quickly and came out quite tasty. I just followed the directions and Presto! (Sorry for the pun!) A good quality cooker for a great price!
I work in a loud office and often listen to music to help focus and keep the background noise out. I'm also an audio enthusiast and I pay close attention to the reproduction of sound in my car and from my home stereo.This is by far the best set of headphones I've ever tried. They keep the background noise out very well so I can listen to music on a lower volume. The sound reproduction is fantastic: each instrument sounds clear, crisp, and authentic. The headphones are big enough to sit fully around my ears - instead of on them - so I can listen for hours without getting a headache.The headphones ship with a semi-hard shell case that is compact and perfect for taking these safely from work to home.Only one small gripe: the included headphone cable doesn't have any clip or way to attach it to your clothing, so if you move around while wearing these the cable is flopping all over.The battery is even included.
Best desk mount your money can buy. Holds my 24" wide-screen dell with no problems, took about 15 minutes to install. Very solid, adjustable, yet easy to move.
If you have an older digital camera, new types of xD cards (like H, M and M) may not work.This xD card is the one you may want.
I was missing moments of my children with my regular point and shoot camera and upgraded to the xti in march. This camera is easy to use and takes great pictures. I took a photography class thru adult education and learned about night photography, taking potraits, and getting the instant of a balloon popping. All of my pictures came out awesome. I recomend purchasing the Canon digital rebel XTI field guide book. Many things I learned in class are explained in this user friendly book.Overall, a great camera that is fun to use! Take the time to play with all the settings and features.
Great product, low cost, works as advertised and takes a travel beating. Normal usage is back and forth between US and Europe with layovers and then several hours in a car in either continent. The whole point is to cancel out mid to high band 'hum' from airplanes to cars (think of eliminating the sound of constant rushing wind)the quality sound reproduction is a bonus (for me...I don't ask for much). What is the longest you've spent with anything in/on YOUR ears? I can do 10hrs with these babies, no problem (haven't flown to Japan or China yet); AND sleep with them on. $105 to the door and worth every penny. I am a happy camper, I bought them for one purpose, to ease the stress of travel, and they do what I need. Sorry I sound like an Audio Technica rep... an honest review is in everybody's best interest!Best,mc
i got mine used so it was only 6$ after shipping and they delivered next day. its easy to find a radio station with the selection buttons, my only problem is i get a lot of signal noise. i think it may be coming from my cell phone which i use as an mp3 player so i guess thats my problem not the transmitter, but for the money this is really the best thing out there. i'm very happy with my purchase.
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.
Over the years I've used a bunch of different cheap earbuds, the last few I've used a modified set of Koss "The Plug" with some adjustments to the dampening, replaced the spongies with earplugs, etc.. I loved them honestly, and they were easy to maintain, just drill out a hole once a month and replace the foam dirt cheap. A bit boomy, but EQ could take care of that, but they got lost somehow.I finally decided it was time to spring for some decent buds, but I couldn't spend >$50 so I went with these. In reality I wish I'd went for the 400 or 500's but these are really great earbuds. I'm no audiophile, but I can hear a distinct difference in my music with these earbuds. I hear nuances I never noticed before, and the sound stage seems much wider, especially noticed this listening to some of my Pink Floyd which already utilized a lot of channel-specific instrumentation.These fit just great, don't fall out, they don't hurt.. I've even slept in them several times. I often have a lot of trouble with ear pain using earbuds, but these with the smallest bud fit just perfectly.The cord really should be a foot longer, as I have to be careful with where I put my Creative Zen MP3 player.. Just putting it in a pocket usually doesn't work if I'm moving around a lot. The rubbery cord doesn't bother me, although I have yanked a bud out once or twice because of the tackiness of the cabling but overall I like it and I understand it holds up better than the harder plastic cords.These won't do for replacing high end earbuds unless you want a good set that is more likely to get damaged, but they are a great upgrade from cheap earbuds. I love them, and hope they last.I can't get quite get the 'boom' out of them that I did out of my previous earbuds, but my old pair were admittedly boomy. I've read a few times that the fit affects this, but either the bud is in your ear canal or it isn't, I've fiddled around with different size buds and different positions and they all sound alike so I'm pretty sure I have them in my ear properly, these are my fourth pair of in-ear buds.Biggest complaints are really that they do not isolate sound as well as my old earbuds did, so doing loud activities I have to crank up the volume a little more. They do a pretty good job at it overall, but I got spoiled on my old earbuds basically silencing all external noise. And the cord noise is pretty bad, if I'm moving them around it is actually pretty loud and irritating, and not something I'd ever noticed on previous earbuds. Wind noise is obvious too, but turning up the volume a bit when in wind etc pretty much covers that up.BTW, mine were genuine, but I've read some reviews saying theirs were not. Amazon sells from a lot of vendors, so I'd google the issue and look at yours when you get them just to make sure.I've only had them about a month so I can't speak to durability, but the Poop quality of them is 5 stars. Seriously, why is there a rating for "Poop"?
I bought a zadro speakerman for my self a few years ago, and recently purchased another for my nephew. I love the simplicity of it and the sound from the "foot" speakers is of pretty decent quality. Nice for sitting on the edge of a shelf to listen quietly to your Ipod.
I almost bought this product from Dell until my wife convinced me to give an alternative source a try. I'm glad I gave it a try because it works great in my Dell 1110 Laser Printer. The print quality is just as good for less than half the price! If you are hesitant, don't be.
My freind kevien has one and it is great, the radio gets good reseption and the voice recorder works good to thats why I bought it.By,the best wrote this review,just ask kevien.
My house doesn't have the best air conditioning, so I've long been looking for a decent active-cooled hard drive enclosure. After reading a favorable review of the MX-1 at Silent PC Review, I decided to buy two of these enclosures (paired with two very quiet WD Caviar SE16 drives) to use for backup and music storage with my MacBook Pro. I'm quite pleased. The drives run cool and relatively quietly -- while they aren't silent, the hum of the fan tends to blend in to the ambient noise of my study. And if you use the eSATA interface, you'll find the performance to be equivalent to that of an internal drive, which is nothing short of spectacular if you've previously only used Firewire or USB2 drive enclosures.The MX-1 enclosure isn't quite perfect. As the product photo makes clear, the enclosure is not particularly attractive; it reminds me, in fact, of a VHS tape rewinder, and it's almost as bulky. You'll probably want to tuck your enclosure away and out of plain view if looks matter to you. Also, the inclusion of a Firewire 400 interface would have made the enclosure more versatile and useful, particularly to Mac users, though it's hard to fault Antec for this omission when few PCs are equipped with Firewire ports. Finally, I would have preferred a slightly larger power switch, since you typically need to find the power switch by feel rather than by sight. Bear in mind that these are only quibbles; the MX-1 enclosure gets the important things right: cooling, noise, and performance.A note on assembly: one of the screws can be slightly tricky to position, and it helps to have a pair of screw-holding tweezers when you're putting this together. In general, however, assembly is not bad.
I was looking for a way to connect my x-box, playstation 3, and my cable through my surround, but my tv only had 2 hdmi connectors. So i did a search on optical wire's, and realized that almost all new electronics have an optical connector, so i purchased the Nyrius SW100, and it worked perferct, now all my electronics are connected to my surround sound, with one flip of the switch.
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.
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.
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.
Used this one on Alaska cruise ship. For long distance it's not perfect, but for medium range and dark light is very good. Clear picture, light weight, comfortable in hands.
(Although the product is not exactly the same as my purchase, they are very similar; so take this review at that) I purchased the STR-DE995 7.1 &quot;Home theater&quot; receiver. After less than one year, it 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:&quot;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.&quot;Follow-up email from customer service stated the problem would need to be serviced. My reply:&quot;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.&quot;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.
Finally...its like someone at Creative did some usability research and despite the engineering difficulties....they went with a "Vision" and just made it happen..but...FYI Creative, even though this is a top notch competitive product, there is still a long unbeaten path to perfection.For once I feel like were on the same page and that's comforting. Kudos.Ps. Hire me if you hear me.
I have to admit, my review is influenced by previous experience with a cordless non-bluetooth (infrared?) keyboard and mouse. From a distance of about 8', my previous set would drop characters and just drove me crazy.The Logitech MX5000 bluetooth setup is a huge improvement. Setup was simple, and I can use these from my dining room table, about 20' away from the bluetooth receiver, without any degradation in performance.The keyboard has a good feel to it, but it sits a little flat, even with the legs extended. The mouse feels excellent and tracks very smoothly. Although it's not an "ergonomic" keyboard per se, I actually prefer the standard layout.The MX5000's keyboard has a variety of specialty, software-driven buttons that I've never used, so I can't comment on those. The display seems superfluous but is unobtrusive.It's possible that I'd rate this unit a little lower if I had used other bluetooth setups to provide comparison. For now, though, I'm just happy to be able to type without worrying about line-of-sight, resetting, or dropped characters.
This peice of garbage work intermittently; other words crappy product. Your Better off with other Antenna's that are on the market
Despite being small and very light weight tripod, this little fella handles my D5100 with a heavy lens attached. It is just the right size for tabletop/closeup shooting.
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.
good quality product. easy set up, good reception, great sound quality even through walls. I bought it to use while working out on a treadmill or eliptical, so when my hair gets sweaty the headphones don't hold as well.
Despite a search for "tivo usb" and this one coming back, this adapter will not work with tivo. this is te b1 hardware revision which is not compatible with any of the tivo units. there's nothing online here or elsewhere that shows what version the hardware is so if you want it for tivo, stear clear.
I've had this camera now for about 5 years and I still love it. I've had no problems at all, the pictures are clear inside and out, the pictures take quickly so I don't get a lot of blur (which is great because I have 2 Jack Russell Terrors, um, Terriers!). Best of all, it's tiny and lightweight.I recently lost my little camera and looked all over the house for 5 months for it. I had just about given up and decided to buy the new 16 megapixel version tonight, then I lost my iTV remote control, reached into the side seam of the sofa and there was my little camera! Oh joy! Although the new version does have 16 megapixels and what looks like a very nice video recorder, but this little camera is still a gem and will still suit me for a few more years if it continues to hold up.Anyway, 5 years and running. Recommended!
We purchased ours on 3/6/04, out of the box there was a little green dot on the screen that did not go away no matter what we did. We changed and played several discs, but the little green dot in the very same placed remained. We exchanged the unit the same day for the same brand and model, out of the box there was another little green dot in a different space on the screen. We also noticed that when you turned the screen, there was much distortion (important if you have in the car and more than one person is viewing). We returned that unit and replaced it with an RCA (almost double the price). We have only had the RCA one day, but we like it, no picture distortion and defintely not a little green dot to be found&gt;
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.
Very convenient to use. Small enough to pack away easily when traveling. Works great on my iPod nano!
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!!!
I got these headphones for a long 5 hr flight and they were definitely worth it. The noise canceling may not be as advertised 85% but it does an excellent job - boosting the audio signal from your ipod so that you can actually hear better. Also just placing them on your ears without the noise canceling actually blocks a major of white noise.Pros - Very effective design and pricing is worth its value. AAA single battery fits in one of the head phone cups, which is a nice feature. If you want price point value and were looking at the Bose head set, this is a good choice. Its a comfortable headset that is "like xanax for your ears" - to quote a competitor's advertisement.Cons-- the biggest one is probably mentioned in other postings, the audio is not as rich in depth (bass is weak) as my favorite headphones which are the Grado SR80 - and my Sennheiser PX100 are a tad better with sound quality. Its decent, especially for traveling purposes, and don't be put off by the design - its actually pretty smart, with the only exception being the cord placement is a bit awkward, but having a removable cord is worth it. Its collapse able so that it fits flat into a laptop case. A volume remote might be a nice future enhancement.
I have an older (2006) White Macbook which came with 512mb of total ram. Those looking to run Apples new software, snow leopard are unable due to the insufficient amount of ram (requires 1 GB). With only one usable review of this product, I figured I'd give it a shot based on the price. Easy to install, and your done. At first I was extremely skeptical, thinking I would have to disassemble the entire computer to get access to the memory. With the simple action of taking out the battery and removing a metal strip (3 screws), pop out the existing memory and replacing with the new, I now have 2GB of ram, just by turning on the computer. No installs or configuration, its good to go. Now able to download the new software, and no issues thus far. Its only been a day, but everything is running smooth and fast. I would certainly recommend this product for older Macbook users.
Built in a factory in China famous for its radio electronics, the Kaito 1102 has become a beloved radio among techies and radiophiles alike for many reasons. Open it out of the box and you'll notice it's tiny, smaller than a thin-sliced sandwich. Its silver, modern exterior looks as updated as any new Sony or Sangean or Grundig. Then place it against its competition, the Sangean 505 (about 20 dollars more), the Sony ICF SW35 (about the same price) and you'll notice that the Kaito beats the other two for different reasons. First, the Kaito and the Sony 35 have similar, strong reception, on both AM and FM, but the Kaito wins because it has a vastly far superior speaker, crystal clear and capable of good sound for this type of radio. The Kaito and the Sangean 505 have similar good speakers but the Kaito has better reception, especially on AM. My only complaint about the Kaito is the owner's manual which has five different ways of showing you how to use the presets and the "pages," and only one of those instructions (I found out two hours and much trial and error later) is accurate. You must press the M/Lock key to activate your preset option and for some reason the manual only makes this vaguely clear in one of its instructions. But if you don't mind fiddling with the controls and scouring the manual with a patient eye, you'll find yourself in possession of a gem and discover why so many techies consider the Kaito 1102 a real buried treasure that stands up to the far more expensive Sony 7600 and Sangean 909.Post Script: In the ensuing months I've bought the lesser priced Kaito 1101, almost identical to the Kaito 1102, and have found that the 1101 gets even better FM sensitivity. Many have expressed the same experience with the Kaito 1101. Thus I must conclude that for a PLL synthesized portable radio with presets, the Kaito 1101, which cost me thirty dollars less than the Kaito 1102, is the king of digital portable radios.Update: In spite of its awkward ergonomics, which include two-step preset choice and strange push-button volume control, the Kaito 1103 amazingly gets even better reception than the 1101. The 1102 is last of the three but has the best ergonomics.
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.
OMG!!!what a HUUUGGGEEEE DIFFERENCE!!!!!!i cant even think straight right now!i upgraded from on board audio with sound coming only out of one end, and i was actually ok with it!!!! wow!!!! i cant believe it worked right the first time!! no problems at all!!! UUUHHHHHim in disbelief at how much better everything sounds now!!im so happy i could cry! ive been missing out for YEARSWHAT A GREAT START TO MY DAY
I bought my Navigon a little over a year ago. It's performance has been mixed, in line with much of the reviews here. However, I can now unequivocally state that you should NOT buy this product. Navigon has abruptly left the North American market, leaving customers, even those who purchased a device and map updates within the year, almost completely without support. If you buy one of these, you're buying a dead device with no hope of updates.
I bought a 50 pack of the Pengo DVD+R discs. About 25 of them came out as coasters. The dvd drive says Disc error on 4 different dvd players.
well speaker cable is speaker cable but this was affordable and good, lots of it and worked great, and all the wires didnt break like alot of them do.
Wouldn't waste your time. The quality of the filter itself is top notch, both in privacy and glare reduction. But the filter is too small for my screen and, even worse, within one hour of first applying the adhesive tabs that came with the filter they fell off. What good is a filter that won't even stay on?
I bought the WGR614 as a replacement to my wireless linksys 4 port router, because my linksys router could not handle VPN very good. The WGR614 does VPN really good, no special settings were required. Normal network access is simple. The only thing I didn't like was the IP Address the router uses &quot;192.168.0.xxx&quot; I am used to &quot;192.168.1.xxx&quot;, this is a picky dislike. As with any router, the address can be modified.The WGR614 also beats my linksys 4 port router on the logs and status. I like the feature of e-mailing different status.Another feature the WGR614 has over my linksys is that you can block different sites, this is a nice feature.
Amazon service is outstanding. I chose this product over the cowon iAudio and the Ipod equivalent because of fm radio, voice recording and video screen size and quality. It really is amazing in the quality of audio and video it produces. It's not hard to use at all and I used it all the time. One little thing is that the black version scratches very easily, people are not exaggerating about this.The biggest problem for me was that after 2 weeks the screen suddenly started to flicker. Not during video playback or anything like that. It flickered as though it's brightness was pumped up too high. To reduce the flicker I had to lower the brightness to 30 percent from 50 percent. At that point it was almost imperceptable. I tried resetting it formatting it, recharging it but nothing helped and the forums had no info. Final Solution. I returned it yesterday for a refund. I dont know about you but I am not going to keep it to see if it gets better or if I can start getting used to it. For the money I want a device that works flawlessly for at least 6 months. I will be trying the iaudio next let's see how that goes.
I ordered the memory upgrade so I could get some better performance from my PC. They are packaged well and I was able to quickly install them. Upon power up my computer recognized them right away and shows I now have 2GB of memory. Good deal in my eyes. :)
PRO:Great Screen Quality: I do not want to look at my friends ipods screen after using it for a few months.Compatibility: Plays almost all kind of videos out there. So time is not wasted converting videos such as in the case of ipod (Keep in mind converting 60 minute video takes about 40 mintues). So if you want to watch videos than do not buy apple ipodCon:Random Hands and Reset Pin:The player sometimes hangs and then you will need a really thin pin to reset it. Once i was travelling by an aeroplane and the player hanged. I had to spend the whole journey without mp3 music as i did not have a pin with me. Next time creative give a reset button.
I don't just use these labels on envelopes, but a number of different surfaces and found they adhere really well. I use Dymo labels both at home and work and have never had a problem.
Cheapest way to have a phone in another room. Just worked perfectly to extend my phone lines into another part of the house.
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.
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.
This is a great organizer. I couldn't remember anything, and with this I can always write a reminder and set an alarm. Now i'm not gettin late assignments and remembering everything. There is only one bad thing about this product, you can't download any games or any other stuff on to this thing like palms can. Over all I really enjoy this organizer
When the batteries that arrived (quickly) were not as many as I expected, the company made it right immediately. You can trust them.
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.
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 person who received this is very happy with it and says it works great. Good product.
Before ordering this keyboard, I read a lot of the reviews and some were saying that the micro-switch keys click loudly. I respectfully disagree, they do click but DO NOT let those reviews scare you away from investing in this quality keyboard. I wanted a usb keyboard that had the number pad on the left to make more room to use my mouse on the right. -PERFECT SOLUTION- There might be a slight adjustment while you get used to key placement but the action of the keys is excellent and your typing accuracy and speed will improve. It's worth it. Get it. Your fingers do a lot of work for you every day... get them something nice to say thank you!
Does everything it is supposed to. It can be tricky to figure out at first. I don't remember the exact wording on the buttons in the program but you have to push another button after you transfer the pictures to the device. otherwise they won't be there when you disconnect it from the computer.
What's good about iPod?-Looks good cause it's simple-Has lots of good accessories to buy-Everyone has itWhat's good about iRiver?-Looks better than iPod-It's little smaller and lighter than iPod mini-this has color view so you can put your picture and can be viewed at anytime.-It has internal mic therefore you can use it as digital recorder(and recording quality is amazingly~ clear)-better of iRiver H10 is just like cell phone you can take off the battery~ so whoever travels just buy extra bettery for 20bucks~-Sound quality is better than iPod in higher volume~it's good HDD type MP3 player for 230~dollar you won't regret it
Honestamente, pense que al comprarme un adaptador que no fuese el original, me iba a causar problemas. Sin embargo este adaptador me ha salido muy bien, de hecho, lo compare con el original y son lo mismo, solo que el precio varia alguito. Valio a pena haberlo comprado, lo recomiendo. Si lo que quiere es marca, compre el canon, si lo que quiere es un adaptador que le funcione , compre este
Several years ago I got my first GPS. One of the blue Etrex models. Loved it, but felt it was lacking missing the electronic compass.Well, I dropped it and it quit working (5 years of service though,) and Santa brought me this one. I couldn't be more pleased with the unit itself. I love the sensitivity; so much better than our old one. The electronic compass means I don't have to keep walking to find out what direction I am going. The Geocaching features mean I don't need to lug around papers or my Palm based caching software and Geocaching is actually fun again!What I didn't like was the fact that it was essentially mapless. I thought I'd have to end up buying chips or CDs. Well, I did some research online and found road maps and topo maps for free. I put an old storage card from my phone and loaded up with maps and I'm now totally happy.
i read the reviews on the MADE camera armor in advance. almost all the doubt (poor fit, buttons are tough to use under armor skin) just aren't true. It works properly and i feel does add some protection. The only piece that i threw away was the lens hood. with my built in flash and 18-200mm lens, it protruded to wide and interfered with the flash even more than the typical flash complaint with this lens. i actually didnt throw the lens cover out-i trimmed it down to a 1/3 rubber band and stretched it over the filter rim. i think a good buy...
don't waste your money on this product it is a waste of money the mount is so loose and it don't stay sticked to the windshield so basically it's not worth the money
This DVD drive did everything that it promised! A good purchase that won't disappoint.
I'm a PDA snob, owned many, know tons about them. I spent some time with a friend's Ique and couldn't believe how wonderfully this machine was designed. Buying one for myself and my girlfriend now! Yes, I'm a geek :)
Once again the PNY extra RAM installed easily and worked perfectly in my desktop. Great value and much improved performance....
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 and the Mohu leaf antenna after I dropped my cable company. It was $10 and the Mohu was $70 so I didn't want to buy two of those. The RCA didn't pick up all of my local channels but it did pick up the two with the strongest signals. It seems to work for some people but just not at my house.
this little t.v. was not what i needed here in arizona. I bought it so i could take it to the baseball game and watch college football. It wouldn't work after traveling in the car on the way to the game in a backpack. It just got too hot. I carried it from the car to the game in my iced water bag to cool it down. It worked after that, but i had to leave it turned on or it wouldn't have turned back on. Was going to send it back, but didn't want to pay for shipping. Just waiting for the few months here in arizona so i can use it outside.
I purchased this for my Garmin Nuvi 660. It worked instantly! I wanted to download books from Audible and to-date I have 14 novels stored on the card with about 40% of the space still available. This card works flawlessly and I am ordering another card to increase my stoage capability.
I am confused about this product. It says a black toner as per Amazon and every where else it indicates that this product is indeed a LCD monitor "Videoseven E17PS (White) 17 inch LCD Monitor" I can not order something and receive something else.
I sold this off after owning for 6 months. The concept was great, the execution was horrible.
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.
well built, molded ends. Good price. Using them without difficulties. No leakage of signal or static.
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 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.
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 have always been a fan of Panasonic and this is my second car stereo i got. I just got it today through Fed Ex and i can't wait to install it in my car, like i said this stereo looks better in person than on Amazon.
Very easy to operate and gathers lots of light with sharp in focus images. I find the lenses caps somewhat cumbersome attached to the straps..
Purchased the item a couple of weeks ago, had issues with the volume knob causing crackling sounds and cutting out. NewGen sent me an RMA #, a few days later, and I now have a full-functioning Klipsch computer speakers for $60.Thanks again!
I got this expressly for the purpose of traveling since there are never enough outlets in a hotel room for all of the things I need to keep charged. It's thin, doesn't take up much space, and I can just leave it in my duffel for the next trip. I will say, however, that it's ability to protect from surges has not been tested, but if you just need more outlets this is a good buy.
Bought this one because my fusion amp broke, it sounds great and I run it at its max all the time with no trouble. I highly recommend.
I purchased the Pro Trekker AW II backpack because the mini Trekker AW was not large as big enough to carry all of my equipment. This is the "Grand-daddy" of all bags! It is large enough to carry most of what you need for any extended photo shoot. I have my Canon 40D has the BG-E2N battery grip and the RRS BGE2-L40 attached, 1.4 & 2.0 extenders, grad filters, circular filters, 28-300mm lens, 100-400mm lens, 180mm micro, 16-35mm wide angle, 28-135mm lens and other items. I use this bag in conjunction with the mini trekker AW pack. Both packs are great durable pack and I use them all the time. I use the Pro Trekker AW II as my main pack and the mini Trekker AW as my satellite backpack, for mini, short shoots. For long, extended shoots, the pro Trekker AW II is a must.After using this backpack on many shoots, I recently discovered a condensation issue with the inside plastic pouch liner. So please be aware! After a recent early morning sunrise shoot, returning to get some java, I notice that the inside of my pack was wet. Couldn't image where I got water...Exploring the bag, I discovered that the inside plastic pouch had condensation on it. Getting a cloth I quickly wiped up the moister. It continued to condensate for awhile until the temperature rose above the dew point. I was outside below 40 deg. and came inside [room temp]. Still a great bag! I also own the Dry zone 200 as well.
This camera is great! I got it from Wal-Mart online for 398.00 w/ free 128 MB SD card! The docking port is very handy and so easy to use. The movie feature is great too. The only bad thing is the battery life. It's a bit short compared to other cameras. The quality of the picture is very nice. I recommend buying this camera!!
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 feel like I was robbed these things suck! They go so far into your ear they hurt instantly and the quality is like a tin can no bass just tinny high's.
Don't think I had any hassles setting it up for XP, but windows 98SE was a bear! The included drivers were worthless, and even crashed my computer several times.I saw another reviewer mention that this was a rebadged Sitecom product, and just as they suggested, I found the right drivers on their site:http://www.sitecom.com/index.php?prod_id=13&grp;_id=3You may have to try more than one set of drivers. The first one didn't work, but the second set worked flawlessly. One nice feature about this reader is the way it gives you a little "CF" icon for the compact flash slot, and a different icon for each of the other slots, so you don't have to keep track of which drive (f,g,h, etc) goes with which slot.Also, it runs off of my laptop's USB port, and does not need a powered USB hub (contrary to the docs)And Viking customer support is just as bad as the other reviewers have mentioned.
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!
My poor Samsung MiniDV video camera has been through it all. I tend to use a product until it takes it's last breath. If it works, why replace it? I guess that says a lot about Samsung quality.The battery started to lose charge, so I purchased this replacement. It gave my camera a whole new life.Very happy with the battery's performance.I still use my Samsung as a back up camera, and am glad I made this purchaseI recommended this replacement battery.
I bought 2 of these and gave them as gifts. The 2 people I gave them to were thrilled with them.
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 was astonished that this antenna performed no better, and for some channels a bit worse, than the stock rabbit ears. I ended up returning it. Now, I understand there are a lot of great reviews, and it could just be my setup, but I would suggest you do as I did and test this side by side with your standard antenna. I am a handy guy, and did not assemble it improperly, as the company notes most unhappy customers do. My setup is indoors, in a big city. It may well be that it is superior if you are in a different situation. I tested it on all available channels, both analog and digital, turning the antenna in every possible direction. In no case did this work better than the rabbit ears.
New Owner (1 week), bought at a local big box. Very happy with the set, very good brightness and lack of reflection (normal living room with a bit too much ambient light for optimal viewing, so plasma scared me off). Comcast HD using component video looks great, my good old TiVo Serives 2 now looks obviously flawed (though still watchable from across the room), and i love the extra connectivity of HDMI for when the apple TV or a new game console seems necessary. DVD picture very nice.Minor flaw:Switching inputs: You can't do it quickly-each input must come up before you move on, so no bouncing quickly between, or just punching it three times to move to the DVD input.Digital inputs you can switch on and off, so you don't wait togglingthrough them, but the internal cable input can't be switched off, so you always have to toggle through it, even if nothing's connected. (sorry if this turns out to be wrong, but I can't figure how to do it, either manual or OSD).
Like other recent reviewers, I bought my Samsung 213t monitor back in 2004 when my Athlon XP machine was still relatively new. I've since upgraded my computer several times, but still using the same monitor. After 8 years, it's still working great but I'm tempted to move up to a 1920x1200 wide screen. Just hope I can find one that holds up as well as this one did.
Surprised at how well this antenna works. It picks up a lot of channels, and HD signals look great !
Outstanding door opener....this is the 4th one I've bought. Wouldn't have anything else; quiet and eliminates all the excess space taken by traditional openers. I does cost more, but well worth it!
If you want a small compact digital camera with lots of features this is a good one to have. You should buy a case for it though since it scuffs just buy carrying it around in your pocket.
We just got a cable modem for hour home one week ago. Our PCs were already connected together using a hub in a simple peer-to-peer network. Getting them all on the net using the cable modem was the next step. The Netgear RT311 did so very easily. It came with everything that was needed and the FirstGear software was easy to use. One cable went to the modem, another to the hub, then the software configured the router. The manual (on the CD) explained how to get the little bit of information that the router need. I was able to configure it and our little network in less than an hour with no calls to customer support.It allows up to 32 PCs to share either a cable or DSL modem and use just one IP address. It also provides firewall support to help keep netizens out of your PC which is supposed to work better than the software-only firewalls. For those who need to change the default configuration of the router can do so either by telnetting into it or through the serial port.It looks rock solid since it has a metal case. It comes with a five-year warranty and 24/7 support. Ours has been in use for less than a day but it was easy to set up and so far the performance is excellent.
I bought this transmitter based on the great reviews BUT as soon as I got my in the mail I went straight out to my car and followed all the directions and the first time I ever used the transmitter it sparked and fried my ipod (30 G video ipod)! Lucky apple has amazing customer service and after spending 2 hours making phone calls apple said they would replace it. I just got my new ipod in the mail and it took about 2 weeks. When I called Kensington they had horrible customer service, wanted me to fill out all this paper work that would then need to be processed and they never even promised to replace my ipod which there product ruined. I really think they should have replaced the ipod and refunded me but once again amazon.com is wonderful and gave me a full refund for this transmitter. I have told some friends about this and they said they have heard occassionally FM transmitter will fry ipods so I guess it may just be a risk you have to be willing to take if you use a FM transmitter but I know I will never buy another Kensington product again. Whether I will buy a different FM transmitter, that I still havn't decided
Works just fine on Linux with gtkPod. I'm using Ubuntu Linux Breezy with the iPod Mini Green & it works quite nicely.
This dcr-sr62 has worked great and the product was sjipped fast and in good condishtion.
I'v had this for a couple of monts and so far it seems to so the job pretty well. Didn't try with a very precise or fine tune motion.
These headphones are not for everyone as they sound completely true with amazing sound quality.The fit is great. I love them.
These headphones have poor sound quality. Although, for the price I can't really say I'm surprised. I just don't understand how these headphones have so many good reviews with people talking about how great the sound that comes out of them are. They also feel flimsy and cheap. Heck, these headphones are so bad they make my Zune's stock headphones seem like premium headphones. If you're looking at these headphones, I would suggest you buy something else. I can't even believe that they're selling for about $14 now. I bought them for $5 a few months ago and I still regret buying them.
to start I'd like to say, I've bought aprox 5 iriver players already, starting with 128mb the first i got, to suddenly notice that, that wasnt enough, then 256, 512, 1 gig -the latest one which was a t10-(with this comment u know i have "experience" in buying these things) but I still dont know which one was BEST, the only reason I've bought so many its because everytime i got a new one i found that I NEEDED ONE WITH MORE CAPACITY lol i cant seem to get enough. anyway, I wouldnt buy ANYTHING thats NOT an iRiver, to the extreme that I dont even bother looking at other companies' mp3s, jukeboxes, or whatever they're making, I simply search for iriver products and I KNOW, im gonna be MORE than satisfied! I've been satisfied since the moment i saw the first one i bought, sincerely, i dont know how people buy ipods, and then pay 99cents a song THATS CRAZY if I have had an ipod i would be broke!i have THOUSANDS of songs, that means THOUSANDS of dollars if I had to pay for every single song plus, the players are SO expensive, then, SO MANY accesories, u cant even focus on what u really want!u just keep spending your well-earned money on stupid things that u dont really need without even realizing u DID spent that MUCH oh! and hold that ipod with BOTH hands, cuz if u drop it real hard....sighs....GONE, get a new one!on the other hand... u could have just got an iriver, like the h10 with lots more features, better quality audio, impact resistance of a WARRIOR cuz YEA, i've dropped my iriver mp3s MANY times, they never, EVER broke. plus, and this is a real PLUS, battery life is so much longer... even as little as 30 mins of battery life DOES make a difference (it does from my point of view) so, those are pretty much the UPS, now lets talk about the DOWNS...i have to say, after trying to find a DOWN for several minutes, the only one i could think of is... the bad luck these other people had when they bought their iriver h10 and it didnt work, well they MISSED the opportunity to have one of the bests audio devices out there from one of the BEST companies out there, IRIVER, I am a proud owner of several iriver products and I HIGHLY recommend the H10, simply...... perfect! WO WO WOOO! HOLD ON! I HAVE TO UPDATE THIS REVIEW NOW!!!!!! (notice that from HERE ON---> everything said, was written a week or so after getting the h10 delivered to my door)LOL this was like, TOO early for me to say PERFECT,since I wrote that the 2nd day after getting it! ok now... this is what has been happening! THE iRiver H10 I got, freezes up all the time, even when its not connected to the usb, sometimes it won't even turn on OR off, so i've pressed the reset button WAY too many times in such a short period of time(about a week)I thought that wasnt so bad, until, it stopped working!!. When it finally, somehow, came back to life, meaning it started playing my music after several ON and OFF, and of course:reset gently button touches, well... NOOOW the touch pad has gone crazy, sometimes it scrolls down or up by itself or it just wont scroll at all, etc, etc. so i cant even scrool thru the options, or choose WHICH song I wanna hear, or ANYTHING, i can only turn it on and listen to WHATEVER comes on!. I don't know if this a common case, but it seems to be, since i've read customer's reviews at many other retailer's websites, finding alike descriptions of this type of issues. Now I'm trying replace it with a new one,(if it works)if it doesn't, I'll ask for a refund. I was a loyal iRiver customer, (IM sure u realized that when u first started reading)I am now VERY dissapointed. bottom line... Wanna buy the best sellers iPods?: think about 99cents per song and NO compatibility with NO OTHER system and NO OTHER device but iPods??? I'd say F... NO!,next option, iRiver!: OH, but their devices are not even working?! OMG what NOW?? I'm sorry to say it but, if this was an option for you, reconsider, and DONT buy this product..P.D: If you do, I hope you dont have to go thru what I did.
This cooler has an external 5 volt plug and I wrote to Eforcity asking where I could obtain the 5 volt power supply. All I received was an NON-ANSWER telling me thanks. I doubt very seriously that I will buy from Eforcity again.
Before you buy any Garmin maps for your GPS unit on Amazon, I suggest that you check the Garmin site for the latest version. Amazon has many outdated versions of Garmin software for sale, including this one, which was discontinued by Garmin over 2 years ago.
This item skipped at the lightest movement & the sound was not good at all. I gave it away. I purchased a different CD player. I have had 2 Coby CD players & have been dissatisfied with them both. I won't buy Coby again, no matter how cheap. You get what you pay for!
We are living at 6,000 feet elevation, and this pressure cooker has made cooking dried beans and grains a snap. The delivery was prompt, packaging excellent, and product quality also excellent. Wouldn't want to do without it now.
I bought this after trying a comparable Magellan which basically sucked. I really like this GPS and it works well. I am not in love with the attachment system, it probably could be re-engineered as I used the included dash disk and it basically fell off after a few weeks. I had to epoxy it to the dash to get it to stay on, but it now attaches fine to the disk.If you are in California, it is illegal to attach this to the window, so you have to have it in/on the dash.Do not buy a Magellan. Their tech support is in India and terrible. The units have many quality problems. I bought the one at Costco and returned it after a week. Buy a garmin, you will be glad you did.
One of the better curling irons that i have bought. Works well. Heats up quick and gives hair a much needed sheen. Only sorry that i didn't by the 1" as well.
This antenna is capable of top notch HD reception, providing the signal paths are coming from one general direction. The ad says it is multi-directional, I tend to question that, because you still have to aim the face of the antenna toward the transmitting towers. There are web sites where you can download, and print out the signal directions where you live at. Nowhere on the box, nor in the manual says it is multi-directional. In my case, there are six signal paths, four of which come from the S.E, and two from N and NW, which effects the strength of the latter two signals, creating occasional dropouts in the sound and picture. If what I heard is true about the signals doubling in power output in Feb.09, this might correct my paticular problem hopefully.
I have reordered this tank many times over the years, and the quality of the ink has always been top notch. The ink is always dark, long lasting, and (until may printer got too old) always gave sharp, detailed print and graphics. As with so many printers, though, you don't seem to get nearly enough toner for the price paid, but I have tried off brands and refillables in the past, never with satisfactory results. As Homer Simpson would say, &#34;What're ya gonna do?&#34; 5 stars for quality, 2 stars for value for price paid.
I bought this item and totally wasted my money! It came without a serial number and when I emailed the seller they said that they could not help me and to contact Avery. Avery said that they advise customers not to purchase Avery software from Amazon and that they did not have a serial number. I should try to return the item. Also, I can download design pro for free from their web site. Please don't' buy this!
These phones are functional --lightweight -- fold up for easy storagegreat sound --- and don't break the bank!buy this one !
I bought this hard drive enclosure to expand my recording capacity for my DirecTV HD-DVR (model HR21-700) after reading many positive reviews online. I paired the enclosure with a Seagate 750GB hard drive (model ST3750330AS) and install took about 10-15 minutes.I connected the MX-1 to the HR21 via the supplied eSATA cable and powered up the MX-1 then the HR21. The HR21 recognized it immediately, formatted the drive, and I was recording shows again.This is a great enclosure to keep the hard drive cool with active fan cooling. The fan is pretty quiet and can only be heard in a completely quiet room. The enclosure dissipates heat well and is cool to the touch.I actually like the blue LED since it matches the blue LEDs on the HR-21 for a nice clean look.I would recommend this setup for anyone looking to "beef-up" their DirectTV HD-DVR recording capacity!
I bought a PV-D4744 about a year ago,It worked for a while, now it won't read old disks and,even with brand new disks, the chance ofit being able to read the disk are not good,about 90% of the brand new disks I have triedit won't read.I will never buy another panasonic product again.
I was thrilled to buy this laptop over a year and a half ago. It replaced a reliable Compaq laptop that lasted me over five years with no problems. This computer looks gorgeous but the numerous bugs have been a huge issue for me. The quick play does not work consistently- it tends to launch the entire computer - not conserving energy as it is supposed to. The Light Scribe sounds good but is complicated and annoying to use. The large screen is beautiful, but the computer is heavy as a result, and it gets very hot if you put it on your knees or legs. Therefore, I spend time hunched over a table when I'd rather be holding the computer on me.My hard drive completely crashed and HP replaced it under warrenty- but as a result- I lost all of the programs that I had paid to have cleaned and installed at Best Buy. What a nightmare. I am still having a problem that HP says they never noticed with their so called "diagnostics".... the caps lock will occasionally turn on without me pressing it. When this happens, I have to either type in CAPS without punctuation - or shut down and restart my entire computer. When this occurs mid-e-mail, believe me, it's VERY ANNOYING!!I recently bought a new wireless printer and decided to buy an HP- thinking it would be most compatible with my laptop. Ironically, my five year old Mac desktop found the printer, completed the software installation and printed a test page in less than half the time the software install on my HP Pavilion took. The HP Pavilion laptop gave me 3 error messages and made me restart my computer to get to the same stage the Mac did easily and flawlessly. I've been torn between the two formats for years - but this confirms it for me. HP SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! Avoid them.
My husband and I were interested in getting the BOSE Noise-Cancelling headphones, but they were so expensive we just never bought them. Then I did my research and found these beauties for much less. The customer reviews were the best of all I researched. So, I bought two pair that cost a bit more than one of the Bose headphones would have cost. The only problem I have had is I could not use them on the plane because the attachments did not have the right plug in apparatus. I need to find a conversion kit with different attachments for all possibilities when flying different airlines. Not a big deal . . just a temporary inconvenience. Otherwise they work great! Definitely deadens annoying noise, but you can still hear the phone. Has great sound quality for music of listening to meditation tapes. Highly recommend.
How can anyone type on that impossibly small keyboard with the unusual layout? Apparently nobody can and that's why they have to include a stylus for you to press the keys with! Okay, so you want this to download your e-mail? Well you've gotta connect the hard drive in order to do that. In addition, games are impossible to find for this thing.This is a very neat concept, but not quite ready for prime-time. Seriously...think twice and then hold off. I'm sure there will be something similar but a million times better in just a few months. This just isn't worth it right now.
This is perfect for what i required and got here within the time that was detailed to me.Anyone looking for a cheaper HDMI cable then the retail stores that still works exactly the sameway, then go no further and get this item :)
I have taken many pictures, one using this diffuser and the same picture without the diffuser. The pictures without the diffuser looked natural, the ones with the diffuser had a brownish tinge to it. Pictures of faces using this diffuser look too tanned and I have to correct the color in my photo processing program. I also find my pictures come out darker with it then without it so it does lose some flash from your 430EX. I find it a nice idea but it also has its problems. I prefer to not use it and bounce the flash whenever possible.
In my case, all I needed to do was to find the RJ-31X tap on the side of the alarm panel, unplug it, and plug this in between. It's been in place now for several months and I've had no issues with it.
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.
I WAY prefer this to the 50mm 1.8 and I keep this on my camera pretty much all the time. It's my favorite, my "home" lens, my go-to and I have it on all the time. I always use it. It's always on my camera. I love it!
Length:: 5:05 MinsThis video is a simple demo of the unit and also explains possible actions to take if it has been sitting too long. I had problems with both the main unit and the flashlight, because they had been sitting since 2006. The unit wasn't as bad and only required a special battery charger and a few short cycles to get it back to normal. The hand crank flashlight on the other hand had to have it's 2032 lithium battery replaced ($3) which was pretty simple to do. The entire unit works as it should now and I have found it to be quite powerful and useful. It is quite easy to service, just a recharge monthly when in storage and when the time comes, battery replacement will be easy. I probably would have rated the product lower, but it gave me the chance to finally test out my special battery equipment. The unit lives up to the manufactures claims after the battery is properly reconditioned.P.S. The special battery charger I used was the stanley 8 amp battery charger, which I reviewed a while back. It has fully recovered the battery in this device and many others, thanks to pulse charging in the float charge mode (desulphation of battery). I have inserted the product link below!Stanley BC6809 6/8 Amp Battery Charger
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!
I was so excited to get my new Sony HDR-SR7 after having years of fantastic experiences with my old Sony PC100.The SR7 should be a perfect upgrade with it's small size, light weight, and obviously its HD video quality. All this and more for less than half the price I paid for the PC100 way back when.The camera does do a great job of capturing high quality video although I find the automatic white balance is not that great and I constantly have to adjust to keep the color looking natural.The real disappointment comes from the things that should have been easy for Sony to address. I can't imagine why Sony would not include a Firewire interface on this camera? Most higher end cameras are now offering this high speed interface option and Sony included it on older cameras that needed it less.The USB2 interface can be painfully slow to download 60GB and to make matters worse, there is no USB connection on the camera, only on the docking station which makes it even harder if you thought you would download smaller chunks to your notebook PC in the field.Last but not least, Sony doesn't include any software support for Apple Mac computers but they do offer a Sony website in the users manual. This creates only false hope because when you visit the webpage - it tells you how to download pictures from the SD card storage, but says nothing about MOVIES!AVCHD is a great way to compress lots of data on to the internal hard drive but if you can't do anything with it afterwards you would be much better off buying a tape based HD camera.In my estimation Sony has really dropped the ball by missing out on some really important "no-brainer" features or capabilities that would have made this camera the obvious choice for anyone looking to upgrade to a consumer HD video camera.As it is, this camera is a big disappointment.
Haven't received any complaints on this from my brother, so I he loves it. I opened it and it comes with a case which is very nice.
After using it for 20 days I feel this camera is worth buying.1)Starting with, I must say picture quality is very nice. I took few snaps at postcard size and they were very clear.2) Image Stabilizer is one of the best feature. With my older camera many snaps got ruined due to lack of IS.3) I dont find view finder a very lucrative option, instead it wud have been nice if it had 3'0 inch LCD.4) Zoom is also one of the problem with these small cameras. Though it has 4x zoom( much better than 3x which u can notice very easily) still i feel sometimes u miss the capabilities of higher zoom.
I utilize this for fingerprint comparisons in place of a conventional glass, the it has great light gathering capablity which helps as you get older.
Beautiful, old school case. Fits your D-lux 3 perfectly. The leather has been treated and is soft and smooth. I wish they made this case for some of the other models as well.
I've had this camera for about a month, replacing a Canon S400. I debated long and hard after reading the reviews both here and in other review sites. I was comparing this camera to the Casio Exims' because of their battery life, etc., and I also waited until the SD800 came out. I ended up choosing the Canon SD 700, and I am very pleased with the results so far. I took pictures inside with low light, and I must say that the red eye technology has improved tremendously from the S400 model, and so far I have not taken a picture that I found problematic with this camera.I can't judge the battery life just yet, but so far I am happy with my decision.
Perhaps I just got caught up with the HDTV craze this Christmas, or perhaps I'm well-prepared for the coming HDTV revolution. Either way, think before buying any HDTV. I got this set - a few days later than the estimated delivery date, no big deal - and it is a gorgeous set. Features are easy to use, relatively light weight, handsome styling. And if you use it to watch, say, even a non-HD DVD (using HDMI), the picture is stunning.I'm guessing the picture is also stunning if you have an HD signal, but that I can't tell you for sure. I'm a DirecTV subscriber in a rural area where no local stations send HDTV over the air. So I get no free HD signal, and the non-HD channels look fuzzy on an HDTV. Sort of like someone covered the screen in a glaze. Not horrible, but not as good as on an old-fashioned CRT television. So right now I have DVD playback that is far superior to what I had before, but about 60 channels of television which are inferior to what I had before.I called DirecTV to see about getting an HD receiver, which was my plan anyway. I learned that, 1) HD receivers with DVR (recording) are in such short supply that I had to enter my name on a waiting list, 2) the HD plan only gave me about 5 HD stations (Discovery, ESPN, ESPN2, and a couple of others I didn't care about), 3) the HD plan required that I change receivers (of course), pay $10 more a month, and mysteriously pay $99 to lease the new receiver which was replacing another receiver I'd already "leased" at the same rate just a few months ago, 4) if my area had HD local channels - which it doesn't - I'd have to get my dish replaced to get them in HD.So, had I gone the route I planned, I'd have given up 60 good looking channels and digital video recording to get 55 bad looking channels and 5 great (only 3 that I cared for), and lose video recording, and pay $99 upfront and $10 a month to boot, and if ever local goes HD, to get my dish replaced.Bottom line is that HDTV has not yet matured to the point that it's a great idea for everyone. Urban users with free HD in the air will benefit most from an HDTV. Satelite users like myself will have to wait for a future, hopefully soon, in which there are more than three or for HD channels available, and in which HD receivers with DVR capability are not so rare. Right now all we get is superior DVD playback, and a ton of fuzzy non-HD stations - on a very pretty screen.
Check out others who have done an excellent job in reviewing this product. I just received it (Aug, 2011) and it's a keeper. I spend a good deal of time on conference calls and the sound quality and comfort need to be the best. So far I am very happy with the headset. Extremely light and the under-ear clip is easy to adjust to - so light weight that I don't notice it. Really like the very adjustable mike. Works fine with my cell and am happy that it has a USB link for webcasts etc.
The product was just what we needed to get my grandson's inherited old laptop working. It actually come a week early and we are very happy with that.
By the time I'm writing this review there are already other 200 that cover the device pretty well, so I'll rather focus on rare details here.-My favorite detail: audio ergonomicy: Didn't it happen to you sometime that you put on your headphones, turn on a player and your head receives a 110dB BOOOM that makes it explode because the device was at peak volume last time you turned it off? Well, not with this Sandisk. Whenever it begins playing the volume fades-in from zero to present volume in a couple of seconds, so that gives you enough time to turn it off or lower the volume before it's too late for your ears. This is a minor detail which perfectly ilustrates how is this device engineered.-The resolution of the screen is amazingly fine and sharp for its size. It's a lot like a mobile-phone screen and includes a lot of detail and fancy drawings which help you navigate through it.-Only thing that actually bothers me: The device could have been perfectly flat (or squared), but the battery compartment is "out of plane" and there is a semi-cylinder emerging round the AAA battery which stands out from the main hub.Ok, say no more: this device is the best in its class.
Simply put:If your exact printer is not on the list of compatible printers, you'll be better off using Kinko's.Don't buy this.
I had this receiver for about a month now and really like it. It sounds great, has some nice features, and was easy to connect everything to.I can't give it 5 stars for a couple of reasons. The manual is not very well written. Sometimes you have to jump around to several sections to get your questions answered about a certain feature. I am also unimpressed with the remote. It is supposed to be a univeral/learning remote, and it does recognize my devices (mostly RCA) but it's hard to use. I have to press 5 buttons just to watch DSS on my TV. (press reciever on, press TV, press power on, press TVC/DSS, press power on). That assumes that the TV is already set for channel 90. If not, I have to change the channel also. You would think that I should only have to select DSS and it should assume that I also will want the receiver and TV to turn on also. Same hassle when using other devices like the VCR. On my original remote I just pressed DSS and everything came on and was ready to go. I tried to get around this hassle by using the learning mode but this hasn't worked out. The section of the manual that explains the remote is also poorly written and I had to figure some things out by trial and error.Overall though this is a great receiver and you won't go wrong if your purchase it. (just don't throw away your old remote)
Everything was easy with this purchase- order,delivery,installation.I had trouble with the on-the-motherboard audio card on a newly purchased computer (Vista w/ Win 7 upgrade) not recognizing the plugged in speakers. I would fix the problem initially but it would revert back to not recognizing the speakers even when I switched out to different speakers.(It still irks me that I had to spend money to resolve a problem on the new computer).I installed the Creative Labs SB0570L4 Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card and all my problems were solved and the sound quality is great
I was looking for a simple little printer to replace my aging inkjet. For the past several years, I have used color very few times, and I am more concerned about clarity of text than pictures. My budget was about $150, and I needed a network printer so that I could access it from multiple computers around my house. I was looking at Brother's entry level model (I think the 2020 or something), but then I came across this refurbished model for about the same price. In addition to the networking capabilities, it features duplex printing, and faster printing. The manufacturer warranty (even on refurbs) gave me some assurance.The printer arrived in great condition, and was very easy to setup (I did not even need to install their software). Print quality is great, and it has an auto-start function. I would recommend this printer to anyone.
I was expecting a pack of three CD's for the money that I have paid. But, I did receive only a single CD. I have not tried rewriting yet.
I'm a savvy tech buyer but not an audio expert, so while my ear might not be able to discern amongst similar products in the same performance range I can definitely note a huge gap between these speakers and those in the sub $100 range. The sound quality difference between these speakers and other 2.1 systems from the sub $100 is roughly like comparing a pleasant orchestral performance to a recording in a sing-along toddler toy. The sound from this system is rich, vibrant, fills the room and feels immersive. One should consider the failure rate and number of "dead on arrival" instances that are reported for the speakers in $35 to $75 price range; if you happen to be unlucky and have to replace a set or two, you may already have spent something equivalent to having bought this set the first time around. You get what you pay for. If you'd like to enjoy what you hear from your PC rather than just hear it, these speakers are likely to be what you're looking for.
When fully charged, my camera says this battery is giving 200 minutes of use. The original Sony battery gave over 300 minutes of use. However, this is half the price of a Sony battery so the performances seems fair.
When I got this frame, the USB connection to the PC did not work and I returned it for a refund.The quality of the frame was so-so: the holes in the frame were not properly lined up with the electronics behind them and I had to "force" the SD card to get it to go in.I agree with one of the other reviewers that the user interface is just horrible: as far as I can tell, you *must* use the remote to access most functions (don't ever loose it!) and in general things just seem much more complex than they need to be. If you are used to apple user interfaces, this will feel like the stone age.Also, I somehow got the impression from the reviews that the image quality was excellent. I thought it was nothing to write home about, but then again, this was my first digital photo frame and maybe everyone else is even worse.
The only qualities this stereo has going for it are its look and sound. Otherwise, it has absolutely no function. The CD tray is ridiculous; it scratches my CDs, and gets stuck in such away that the only way to remove the CDs are with a bent hanger, and won't do ANYTHING. Also, the reception is terribly. It'll work briefly, but then you'll either have to unplug it (which, doing over and over again gets the stupid tray stuck) or change the stations over and over again, which eventually has no effect. Terrible. I'm glad Amazon doesn't have it available anymore! Keep it that way!
Well this mouse is more for looks then actual moving. I had to edit my review, but the stars show 5 and I would now put it as a 2. The best thing about the mouse is that it lights up. 2 modes, red and blue, for FPS and for stealth. I had to keep lifting the mouse up and almost slamming it down to make the cursor move again. The software is very basic and gives you a limited amount of pre keyed mapping for you to customize this mouse. Regardless how many times I did this or remapped the games would not recognize the new mouse buttons.Cyber Snipa makes great products, but for this mouse not so much. If you want a true gaming experience, get the game pad and tracer acrylic glass mouse pad...
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.
Love the machine and am learning how to use it with ease. Canons delivery was right on time, Easy for me to put together, am still learning all the tricks, but love it so far.
B+W filters are always well made and this is no exception. I bought this to use on my recently purchased Sony RX1. It works great and I have nothing negative to say. Don't put cheap filters in front of your expensive glass. If you can afford a nice lens, get nice filters as well!
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 bought this about 2 months after I bought my 10GB iPod. I thought it would be nice, but nothing big. I was wrong. It totally changed my iPod experience. You don't know how much the ability to play/pause, skip/repeat songs, and adjust the volume without having to touch your iPod is really like until you try it. Of the three main accessories, the dock, wired remote, and carrying case, this is the best one by far. If you own an iPod that doesn't already come with this than add this to your cart right away. You won't regret it!
I've had one of these for a while and they do have excellent sound. The price is a bit steep, but the quality is very high.
I have tried a number of 3rd party cheapo batteries, and they just don't meet the standards that Nikon set with the original. Don't bother with eBay knock-offs, they can damage your camera and don't have the stamina. I have a Nikon D200 with a VR lens, so I can sometimes go through 3 of these batteries in a day (long double shoots) and can tell you the cheapo versions just don't hold up.
I purchased the 50ft variety of this cable to use at LAN parties. I verified that the C2G logo was present on the connector because of the warnings from other reviewers (although I purchased it from Amazon anyways). I believe this cable to be an excellent deal. The cable is actually rated for the newer Category 6a rating because of its 550Mhz frequency rating (500Mhz required by 6a). The thoroughput on this cable is phenomenal. The connector seated very firmly, with a satisfying click, at both the router and PC ends. My ping was lower than the Cat 5e cables being used around me with the gigabit router. Although I find the 50ft length unnecessary for most situations, it was only a tad bit more expensive than the smaller cables and the increased length of the cable has a negligible impact on performance.
I ordered one of these for use with VOIP.MS service. Easy to set up, lots of configuration options and very clear call quality. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a home phone number for around 3-5 dollars a month.
Buyer beware. This equipment does not work properly. I bought a Linksys WAG160N so I could connect a new laptop by wireless. Needing a VoIP phone adapter to work with the modem I called Linksys to ask what I should do. They recommended a Linksys PAP2T adapter which I also bought. 1. The wireless internet connection fails frequently and constantly needs rebooting. I might just as well sit at the wired desktop. 2. The VoIP adapter normally does not work. Linksys tell me there is a known problem between the PAP2T and the WAG160N. It's sad that they didn't tell me this when I asked what to buy. 3. The WAG160N falls over every time I launch my P2P torrent program. Within two minutes the internet fails followed by the DSL line. It has never worked properly. Apparently this is also a known issue with this equipment. I have spent many hours with Linksys help trying to fix these issues, including firmware upgrades and much stuffing around. I have reached the point where I simply want my money back so I can buy other equipment that works.
Not good at all' bought 2 of these and after a week they just stopped working.I would not recomend this item. Waste of money!!!
The headphones were delivered promptly and in like new condition. Unknown interference from my old receiver caused me to hook it directly to my TV. That worked. The sound is very good. The headphones work several rooms away. In fact the range extends several hundred feet outdoors.
Got the card. Inserted into my Compaq Presario 2008 model. Vista recognized it automatically. Did not use windows setup. Downloaded drivers from nVidea & installed. Been kicking butt ever since. No problems what so ever with Compaq system. Works well with Xonar Dx sound card on intel boards. You may want to invest in a 400+ power supply box as these devices generate heat and demand more power to run.
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
I had no problem with these. They performed well when I installed and they are still doing fine.
This is my first time writing the review. I don't want to go in length about the camera since I am also a novice user of DSLR Cameras. I did my research for Nikon and Canon using multiple websites and walking into local stores. Canon felt the most comfortable in my hands. I loved the quietness of it as well in a continuous shooting mode as well as how quick it is in a single shot mode when taking really quick multiple shots. Picture quality is definitely exceptional and is most noticeable when picture is enlarged. It helps in editing when you can zoom in and crop to a subset of the main picture and still maintain a good quality picture with the subset picture enlarged. I didn't feel much difference in picture quality in small prints such as 4x6 but ability to shoot in various preset modes such as landscape and portrait and able to manually configure f-stop, aperture priority, shutter priority beats shooting with a pocket digital camera any day. On my trip to Las Vegas, I was able to make adjustments and take really good shot of fountains at Bellagio during day, sunset and night. I carried my pocket camera and shot with it as well but couldn't adjust much during difficult lighting situations. What I also love is the ability to zoom in and it's still pretty good with a 18-55mm lens. I was able to zoom in on the fountains as they were consistently changing during the choreography and take quick pictures. The pictures came out really good. I definitely would buy this camera again especially at the price it was listed, below $740. It is still an expensive camera but still the best camera you can find for that price and worth it if you want quality pictures. Don't forget to get a filter to protect those expensive lenses as well!
I have a Fuji F31fd which is the best compact on the planet, and now the S6000fd zoom. Too bad the new crop of Fuji cameras don't seem to please, but there are still a few of these 6.3 pixs cameras around in different forms, better get one before it's too late. Just bought a A610 for my daughter today, I guess you could say I'm a fan!
I use this for road biking. After you get the hang of it, it is perfect for directions and ETA. Probably doesnt have the featuers that teh more expensive ones have, and also doesnt seem to be as sensitive as it claims. I however really enjoy it and would recommend to someone who just needs something to help bike around areas that they are not familiar with. Paying anything more than $200 would be ridiculous.Also, update the basemap with one of the Garmen map sets. $50. Using the mapping program you can create your own routes. It can be cumbersome but well worth it when you are in the middle of NOWHERE county not knowing which direction to head next.
I picked one up at the AT & T store. I would prefer a "gel" or "skin" for my iPhone, but AT & T didn't have one in stock, and I was tired of not having a suitable case. The leather case fits well, and keeps the phone postioned vertically so it's not too bulky if you wear it as a belt clip. It's not too bulky for just sticking in my purse.
Case does not stand upright as packaging says "hardware not included". All it does is flop around even if you are trying to insert items. Also the carpet attachment strips do not adhere at all. A waste of money.
Unit works exactly as designed, I have a small problem keeping up with it sometimes but thats another issue for another day.
Does exactly what I need it to do. NO Problems, easy set up for me. I'm pretty computer savvy so it wasn't hard at all.
These cables are well built and work just fine. Paying more for fancy name-brand cable is just wasting money. Think about it - we're talking wire and connectors. If I ever need another HDMI cable, I'm coming right back here.
I was looking forward to getting these after reading the reviews. First of all, they are huge. I'm a girl and they made me look like I was wearing an alien device on my head. They would fit a guy better but if you are female, be aware they are LARGE. Second, there isn't a hanging rack for them. It's a bummer since I had a tower unit previously that I could just hang the headphones on and that kept them together nice and neat. Lastly I like to listen to the music pretty low. I wear them at work and I want to hear the music but not be bombarded by it. You turn on the headphones but the base has an auto on/auto off function. Apparently with the volume turned down, it doesn't think it is in use and will literally cut itself (and you) off a minute or so into a song. Sigh.... All in all, they were really disappointing.
No problems reading the 2GB SD card I use with my palm. Very light and small. Good deal!
These headphones are just 'ok'. the sound is ok, but they are a little flimsy and don't stay in place very well. They are not what I was expecting. The price was cheap, so I guess you get what you pay for.
The cables look cheap they are ONLY 6 feet long. The cables I ordered should be 10 feet long as advirtised and paid for
At the time that I purchased these, they were the same price as the Sony MDR-EX71SLA earbuds. I had the Sonys previously, so I decided to give these a try (plus they won the 2006 CNET Editor's Choice Award). Unfortunately, the sound quality isn't as clear as the Sonys, nor is the bass as solid.The fit on these isn't bad, the swappable ear pieces is nice (the Sony comes with that as well).I've never found a use for that crummy little thing you wrap the cord around. The only thing it would really do is add weight to the cord and pull the earbuds out of your ear... *shrugs*All in all these earbuds aren't bad, but honestly I'd recommend going for the Sonys even if they are a little more money now.
I'm a hip hop producer and i ordered these mdr's because i used them once before and i fell absolutely in love with them. And i could never find another pair of headphones there after that really satisfied my needs like the MDR-V700's did. When you put these on it... the only way to describe it is "This Is what music was meant to sound like and what the creator originally intended the listener to perceive" . They can handle low end very very well and the mids and high sparkle like your actually there. sony never fails when it comes to quality and i would give these 6 stars if i could you wont regret your purchase! : D-SincerelyRobert
We have a Nikon Digital SLR camera, but still use the Olympus for all sorts of activities from biking and hiking to family gatherings. For what it is, takes great photos. Limited flash and zoom.
Don't waste your money. Cannot upload pics onto it and tried it on 4 different computers with three different OS (vista, XP and 98). Bought 3 and opened 2 of them and had the same problem on both of them. When you plug the USB cable into your PC it thinks it is a CD/DVD burner drive and will not let you upload any data to it.
I went from the first version of the Audigy2 to this. And it did increase my performace a tiny bit. My old card was going out on me. A lot of pops and clicks and games locking up with sound skipping. Haven't had any of that yet. :)I also didn't seem to have the MB problems that were stated in first review. I have a ASRock Dual-VSTA(new one made for Windows:Vista).With a good Stereo setup this card sounds really nice. I have a older but really nice 5.1 with 100watts for each speaker. Only 4 years old, but have seen some really nice ones lately.A lot of new games coming out have intense sound now. Vanguards sound has crappy options so you can't dumb it down and it can drag a system down, esp one using on board sound.I would give this a 4 or even 3 star rating if it included Amazons rating too. [...]
Received as advertised. Sealed and new in box as advertised. Shipped very fast. Definitely will buy again. Thank you so much.
Excellent digital camera. Lots of options. I like how it zooms in on faces. I love that you can edit the pictures right on the camera too.
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.
Been using the Visor for a month now, and it has been everything that I hoped it would be. My only complain is that she's (yes, it's a girl. Any problem with that ;-) a battery guzzler!!! I received my visor on the 2nd. of February and I had to change batteries last thursday the 15th.! Let's hope that these last a bit longer. Maybe it was just me playing a lot with her, otherwise, these little babies were born to rock!
This is the third iteration of the Canon Elf series that I have bought. I use it as a backup camera and for casual happy snap photos. I also recommend it to all my tech challenged friends. Just point, click and get great pictures.
This is a GREAT unit. Everyone here depends on Music Match for some reason. I find that Music Match bites, so I just drag and drop. HOW do I do this? Easy.. just open 2 Windows Explorer windows.. select the MP3's, then copy, then paste it to the Lyra... it's that simple.. no music-match needed.Good job RCA! Just get rid of that Music Match thing, will ya?
By Beth Lowell, for The Reiki DigestI've been listening to this CD all week while I worked on other things, so I'm pleased to finally get a chance to write this review for Music for Reiki Attunement, Volume 1, by Llewellyn. We featured another CD by this composer/performer here last year, "Reiki Gold", (which by the way is up for nomination for best Reiki CD at Ask.com's 2011 Readers Choice Awards, and has been featured on British Airways flights.) If you liked "Reiki Gold", you'll appreciate this collection which features some familiar tracks.Reiki Master Philip Permutt compiled this collection from three of Llewellyn's albums, "Reiki Gold", "Crystal Angels", and "Crystal Child" with the intention of helping listeners create a sacred space, perfect for attunements, personal practice, treatments or meditation. Rich and layered, Llewellyn's melodies strike the perfect balance between providing a both a brilliant listening experience and a lush background in which to lose one's self.Named a genius, and "the Mozart equivalent of new age music", Llewellyn does not fail to please once again as he takes listeners through eight selections and over an hour of mesmerizing and inspirational music that will leave his audience both relaxed and refreshed.
What a great way to show family and friends your pictures! Sometimes its hard to carry pictures in your wallet & purse but this is an easy way to show off your pics and carry them with you. Had no trouble at all downloading pics to the key chain. Love this item and will be purchasing more for my family. Highly recommend!
This case is just what I needed for air travel--compact and pliable for tucking in a tote and with enough disc holders to take an unabridged audio book along. In the store, a similar case was $20 and I passed on it. But when I saw this deal, I jumped on it.
I have been using one of these surge protectors without a hitch for 5+ years now.It is very easy to use, compact, and provides peace of mind while traveling. The most compact laptop or travel surge protector that I have yet to find. An excellent product! I'm very happy to see it is still on the market. I recommend it frequently. Now that I've found a new source of them, I think I might buy my computer savvy friends and family members some for Christmas. :)Best wishes
We had a little trouble initially configuring the router with my iBook--getting the right web browser and URL match (the paper directions listed one router URL, whereas the PDF file on CD had two URL's, and the second one worked). Since then, we've had no problems, solid uptime, and stable connection anywhere in the house or in the backyard. WPA security set-up was easy, once I figured out what I was trying to do and why, and we've had no troubles with others hacking in. All around, a good price for a good product.
This switch uses keyboard combo command to switch between two computers. In my experience with 2 of these, both failed within a couple of days--the keyboard port was completely dead.Must be a systematic flaw somewhere from all the reports on this issue.Keyboard: MS Natural Ergonomic 4000Mouse: Logitech V200
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'm very pleased with the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headset that I recently purchased. I got them specifically so I could drown out the loud noise of a central A/C system next to my family room that forced me to raise the volume while watching TV. The system virtually eliminates the A/C and any other sound, for that matter. The headset seals are very soft and fit comfortably over the ears and also serve to block out noise as well. I can't yet tell about durability, since I just got them. But right now they more than meet my expectations.
No doubt, the screen is great. But there are a few details that are frustrating. For some reason, when moving from photo to photo, the system will not pre-cache the subsequent photo so that every time an hourglass is displayed for half a second or so until the picture is displayed. This is totally unnecessary and could have been avoided by smarter software. Video will frequently freeze for a moment when played back. Moreover, the system is extremely picky regarding the video formats it accepts. It will accept the AVI files of my Canon SD 400, but will reject the AVI format generated by Windows Movie Maker. It does not play Windows' WMV files which is frustrating.I still don't regret I got the unit, but more compatibility and smarter software would have been nice.
Here is my experience installing the Audigy Platinum Soundcard on Win XP Pro upgraded from Win98SE:Once I sorted through the many wires and adapters that came with the audigy platinum, and with a few brief glances at the Quick Start hardware installation guide, I had no problems installing the audigy soundcard and the internal drive. Once the hardware was installed, I turned on my computer and installed the drivers with no problems. When I rebooted, I heard glorious sound comming from my speakers! it was that easy and smooth. The drivers that shipped with the audigy worked fine on XP Pro until I changed the surround sound settings to use Dolby digital 5.1...XP crashed and I had to reboot. However, no serious harm was done. To correct this problem, I downloaded the XP drivers from SoundBlaster's website and installed them(note: this was reccommned from the beginning). Everything works great now. I have had no more issues using the software to control the audio settings and the cards special features. All-in-All, it took me about 15-20 minutes to install the hardware and 10-15 minutes to install the required programs and drivers only. Both hardware and software installation processes went very smooth.Because there were so many mixed reviews concerning the success and failures of those trying to install this soundcard on an XP based machine, my success was an unforeseen but welcome victory. So to all XP Home/Pro users, do not be intimidated by the reviews denouncing the audigy as a suitable mate for your Win XP based machine. It installes like any other soundacard. Just be sure to download the XP driver updates.
I got this product for my husband to use in our motorhome with his laptop. It works great! Because the legs are adjustable in height, he is able to sit in any seat and work comfortably. It is very light weight, which is perfect for traveling. It may be a little flimsy, but we will have to wait to see if it stands up. It certainly looks like it will and the design is wonderful.
I know that vinyl has returned but I bought this turntable to record some of my old vinyl records digitally. It is a good turntable, but I doubt that it would compete with super high end audiophile quality turntables that cost a bunch more money.
I just got back from the store and plugged my iPod mini into this and am blown away by the quality of sound from such a small single speaker! What's nice is that I can also adjust the sound through the EQ on my mini to get even more crisp and clear sound. I've also found that if I place the iPAL on the carpeted ground, the bass is enhanced significantly. I was unsure about paying this much for such a small item, but for its functionality and AM/FM radio I have no complaints. Money well spent!
Lensbaby Wide Angle Lens took a bit of getting used to but so worth it. I am an armature photographer but do like to have an unusual perspective in the frame. If you own a Lensbaby this attachment is a great addition as well as the micro attachments.Happy Shooting!
The product worked fine in the factory tape deck of my 2004 VW Jetta when hooked into the headphone jack of my Creative Zen Touch .mp3 player.If I had a complaint, I guess it would be that there is a soft hissing sound in the background that isn't too bad unless you're listening to music that's a little more subtle like classical or spoken word. I don't anticipate it'll be a problem for me because most of my music has a lot of bass in it -- which, by the way, comes through sounding great with this adapter.I didn't expect crystal-clear sound from this device because I used one just like it about 6 years ago only with a CD player instead of an .mp3. But it lets me listen to my player in the car without having to use headphones -- which never really feels safe to do while driving if you ask me.
I find these headphones quite comfortable, even after a few hours of use. I'm surprised to see many reviews saying that they are extremely uncomfortable. Sure they aren't the MOST comfortable headphones I've worn, but they're pretty good.PRO:Dazzling detail. Exhilarating "surround" experience. In-your-face presence... like being in the front seat at a concert. And good balance: it's exciting to hear the crisp trebles, warm mids, and full-but-unexaggerated bass - all at once.CON:The treble can sound a bit harsh at times, depending on the recording, especially for Classical music. I just turn down the treble a bit for those recordings, and the result is easier on my ears.They don't block out external noises at all, and others in the room will easily hear your music as they 'leak' sound. But I've read that 'open' headphones like these have potentially better sound quality than isolating ones.
Here's a link to some 3MP and 1 5MP random pics I took. Click on the dog to view more.http://www.pbase.com/digitaltim/nikon_5900_picsOverall I'm very happy with this camera.I'm not crazy about the lack of sharpness, but I think it might be from motion blur. Some shots are fairly clear, but I'm often deleting fuzzy pics. I have a couple digital olympus cameras that are 2X the size, but much clearer. The 640 X 480 30fps videos w/ sound are great, especially considering its a compact camera - no complaints in the videos. The sound in the video is better than I expected, not perfect -->adequate. (my latest camcorder is a canon zr-85, which I'm weighing my opinions against in the video department) The cam lightens videos when needed. It's useful for candle or dimly lit rooms.The camera feels solid, its fun to use, and easy. For me its a nice point and shoot.Its tough to say whether or not I'd buy this again. The pics are good, not excellent. I think alot of the sharpness problems would be fixed with a tripod. I'm really happy with the video quality from this camera, but I'd look at other cams before deciding.
ive had the palm zire 72s for almost a year now. there are SO MANY add-ons and programs that you can get for it that i am more and more impressed with it every day. seriously. the more i use it the better it gets.heres some cool stuff i got my palm to do that nobody else probably told you about:-ive got a really nice "windows-'98-looking" operating system (not just a skin) that totally made my palm way better looking. very versatile. very nice on the eyes.-i use adobe reader and documents-to-go for palm to read e-books EVERY DAY. im hooked...-bluetooth enabled me to send photos, ringtones, and games from my computer to my palm to my phone to everybodys bluetooth phone without paying any stupid charges that my phone company tries to charge me... probably saved like hundreds of dollars already. (no kidding)-dont forget the zire has infa-red built in to it. are you like me and ever go to the electronics store and in the home theatre section look at all of those nice expensive fancy remotes for like hundreds of dollars? whell, the zire 72 is WAY better than any of those (i own one)- you can buy a program and teach it commands from old remotes, or get them off the internet or database. i always have my remote on me at all times for the entire house. very cool.-there are also many map and gps programs available in which you can load maps of your city on your palm. i calculate shortest routes and never get lost anymore. it works without gps, but you can get a wireless bluetooth gps receiver for it which makes it even better. must have for the zire 72.-also, if you have a big enough memory card and enough patience, you can fit full-length, high definition movies on your zire that play smooth, fast, and clear. movies in your car, what more can i say?....-if youre a student, you can buy a program that turns the zire 72 into a scientific graphing calculator (in HD!!) different skins, unlimited things you can do- i spent a couple hundres bucks on a graphing calculator for school that is half as good.AND THE LIST GOES ON!!!....no problems, small light, amazing resolution and color, and all that good stuff...get this now! there arent enough stars to say how useful the zire 72s is to me. until i break it or lose it one day, i will always have it in my pocket.
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.
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 have to admit i was shocked when i open the box and saw how small it was i mean it was small but not that small and its how 1 gig wow
Ad stated this product is an RF headphone set. When received, it was actually an IR headphone set. The ad also states it runs on 2AAA batteries. Actually, it is a mobile set that required 12VDC to power the transmitter as well as the 2AAA batteries.
This is a very poor product. It in no way resembles the item that was pictured and definitely not "high quality" This is probably one of the smallest gauge wires for a video cable that I have ever used. The signal quality was very poor. I expected some degradation fo the video quality due to the length of the cable, but this was not even functional as the image was so poor. Very misleading description and absolutely poor product DO NOT BUYI am not sure how this can be sold as pictured/described and then something completely different and sub par can be delivered.
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!
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've been taking pictures for years and my Kodak just wasn't cutting it anymore. I thought I'd try the Fuji 6000 since Consumer Reports rated it high on the list.I haven't been upset with this camera at all. It takes true to life pictures, the Macros (Upclose) is unreal and the Zoom brings things right up to you. This truly is a great buy. If Fuji isn't running a 50 cash back on this camera, wait 30 days and they're sure to have one floating around on the internet.If you get an XD card make sure you get the H and not the M. The H is for High Def and it truly makes a difference.
I've bought three of these to have for multiple uses (travel, running, vacation home). Super durable (I'm hard on equipment and have dropped it 'too' many times and it still works great!). Simple, comfortable but I only use the clip on.
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.
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 was having trouble with my old ups not enough wattage for my new computer, this product was very easy to setup and has been working fine ever since.
I ordered this item for an iPod Touch (2nd Generation) It wasn't compatible. Oh well. It works on iPod Nano. So I will just give it to someone else who has a Nano. No big deal. Product came quickly to my front door. Can't complain. Still, job well done.
I bought this DVD Divx player to use to watch movies with Divx format in my badroom. It is working great. I have Philips DVP642 DivX also, which I was using as a primary Divx player. Now I will use Norcent as a primary DVD player, because it plays all DivX DVD that Philips can not play. When Philips can not play some DVD Divx I try them on Norcent and it plays. Both players are good, but so far Norcent plays all my Divx and Philips not.For price of $45 I am giving rate of 5 stars to Norcent and 4 stars to Philips.
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.
So far these have been great speakers. I just needed something smaller for out living room T.V. and these work great. I'm certainly not an audio expert, but these sound very good to me. They have nice bass and make watching movies much more enjoyable.
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I should have listened to the negative reviews here, before I bought this. First of all, it does not hold (inside the volume of space available in the ceramic "cooker" part, 8.5 quarts. When you leave the rim clear for the lid, it BARELY hold 8 quarts. I did a water test with a 1/2 gallon milk carton to measure this.Second, and most importantly, this thing is NOT a "SLOW cooker!" It is a FAST cooker! I followed all directions, I read the manual, and then I put together our family chili recipe and put it into the "slow cooker" to simmer until morning, thinking that in the morning, I would discover well simmered chili. Nope.I filled the ceramic portion, leaving about an inch from the rim, as the instructions tell you to do, having to alter my recipe to do so. I left the cooker on low, on a stable surface, not heat sensitive, and away from all disturbances. In the morning (about 5.5 hours later) I awoke to a "slow cooker" which had BOILED the food, and caused it to OVERFLOW the confines on the ceramic "cooker" part, onto the counter, over the lid, and even into the space between the ceramic "cooker" part, and the heating base under it. This created a huge mess, and almost inedible food.I have since cleaned the thing as best I could, and contacted Amazon for a return label. This hunk of junk is going back to the store. I will try a "slow cooker" from another brand and see if I get better results, because this thing is not a "slow cooker." Just to be sure it wasn't a fluke, I put just regular water into it, left the same amount of space as I had with the chili, and set it on low, and went to go do some house work. About 3 hours later, the water was BOILING, and steaming, and overflowing the "slow cooker."Save your money for a different product by a different manufacturer.
I didn't think of using my laptop for streaming video, because my older CRTV doesn't have VGA in. Well, I took a good look at the ACER 4720Z and lo and behold, there's an S video out! Connection was quick and easy. I found the audio output was too low for my taste, so I connected the audio to my receiver. I left the video connected directly to the TV, since less circuitry usually equals better video. It was simple, fast and easy. But do make sure you have S video out on your computer!
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas and it was just perfect. We don't have a TV in the kitchen, but she loves to watch shows, listen to music, etc. I ripped her X-files DVD collection to .avi format and loaded them to her 2GB CF card, along with some mp3's and images. Now, with the remote, she can enjoy her favorite shows and music.The quality of the images are great. Nice and sharp. The frame is bright and wonderful.Con: Sometimes the volume control is a little too low. However, you can plug in standard 1/8" jack speakers or headphones.Update: September 20, 2008: Still works great. I've gone through one remote battery, and this product still rocks on!
I bought this as a filler to put me over the $25 free shipping mark.I was surprised at the quality item I got for under a dollar.I haven't found a use for it (don't have or want a PDA) but I likethe way it looks and feels.
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
after i got my headphones in the mail i tried them out and i was disappointed by the poor quality of sound. i had bought $3 earphones from a retail store a few months earlier that had better sound quality. but thats not the worst part. after about 10 uses the left ear bud completely died.i would give this a 0 star rating for how bad i got ripped off but i cant. im here to try to stop other customers from getting screwed like i did.
I bought this in 2006 and it is still an excellent TV. Initially I had to spend some time tweaking the colors, but once done, the HD pictures are amazing. It just occurred to me that I had not reviewed it, so just mention this as there has been no trouble or problems whatsoever in this three-year period.OK, I'll admit that changing through the inputs to get to the DVD, and then back to the TV does go a bit more slowly than one would like, but that is the only criticism I have.BTW, I just got the amazing Logitech Harmony One universal remote, which eliminates the changing of inputs. When set up, one button automatically turns on the TV, selects the right input, and turns on the DVD player. Likewise, back to playing TV.This a great TV for the money, and as usual, Sony has done well.
I read the reviews for the TS4GSD150 (the 4GB version of this card) and it seemed that that version seemed to work perfectly in Palms.. ..so I tried this 8GB version hoping for the same results. Unfortunately, after two cards and a whole lot of frustration, I now realize that these do not work in the current generation of Palms, Canon cameras (I tried it in my new Canon S2 IS), IBM laptops (new Z60m), or a Dell Inspiron 6000 series.Sooo, I'm not really sure what this card is suppose to work in. Maybe the stuff coming out later this year will be compatible. Until then, stick the with TS4GSD150 4GB version.
I have had this device for many years now and it has worked well, except that you might need to install the drivers first.That can be a problem if the reason you are using it is because you have no other way to connect to a network / the internet. Before you try to install it (and if you do not have a CD for it), you might want to download the drivers from Linksys and copy them to a flash drive on another PC. Then, copy them over to the other PC from the flash drive.I have had to use this on two different laptops and a desktop and it has worked great!
I only paid $17 for these headphones here through Amazon, but I still feel ripped off. The sound quality is very poor, no matter what equalizer setting on the iPhone you use (despite other reviewer claims). As far as sound quality goes, they couldn't be too much worse... so if you are buying them to improve on the already weak iPhone headphones, you will definitely be disappointed.The cloth covering for the cord is nice, and the sliding lanyard adjustment is a nice innovation as well. The problem is that unless you are running the cord down the back of your neck and then around front, the microphone that is built into the cord won't be ANYWHERE near your mouth. I am 6'5" and when wearing these normally, the microphone is literally at the level of my belly button. Not really optimal placement for something so key to the whole function.These are definitely not the answer to the sad lack of decent iPhone headphones.
We have been enjoying this TV for about one month. It seems to be everything we hoped for. I don't have anything to compare it to other than a 20 year old 32" unit that was not HD.The features are all as advertised and the picture quality is really good.I ordered it online and it was delivered and set up by the delivery company.Everyone in my family loves it and has commented on the picture quality.Samsung builds some good stuff.
Great GPS and easy to use. Instructions are very limited but after a few minutes we found it to be very user friendly and pretty self-explanitory. The price was one of the best features.
I bought this because I had some old video games that were heavily scratched and this product restored them perfectly. Before some of the games wouldn't even load and now they work good as new. It truly pays for itself.It's super easy to use and once you use it a couple of times you learn what's best for a specific disc. For example, I had a disc that I had to buff 6 times, but after putting the protective layer on it, it worked fine.
Sony did it again! The print quality is so good, it fooled the local color lab employee, he couldn't tell it from a connventionally processed photo print. One downside is that it's always on backorder and very hard to get one. So stock up while you can....
Just got this in the mail today, I use it to use my LCD tv as my monitor, and the picture is very crisp, and clean. Just adjust your screen res (on your computer) and BAM! great for the price. I'd recommend this to anyone.
Fast and accurate memory for photographic purposes. Plenty large enough for anything other then an extended vscation. I get a couple hundred images with my 10.2 mp camera. Personally, I think it's definitely cheaper, and maybe a little faster to get a couple of these 1 gig cards, then to buy a 2 or 4 gig SD memory card.
I've owned the V-Moda headphones for about two months now and I am not completely happy with the fit of the headphones (or should I say the rubber cylinders holding the headphones) in my ears. I bought these to potentially treat myself to black headphones with improved sound quality from the standard white earphones that come with many IPOD's. Here's something to consider before you purchase. If you look closely at the image of the V-moda headphones, you will see a clear rubber cylinder on the front of the headphone. It's actually about 2 or so centimeters in depth and it holds the headphone into your ear. Granted, the headphone package you purchase from Amazon includes three different sizes of the rubber cylinders for the best fit in your ears. Nevertheless, I still am not completely comfortable even wearing the smallest size. I am a runner and I these headphones do not work for me because of the fit. Sadly, I use my lower sound quality IPOD headphones when I hit the road running. On a positive note, when I am sitting still/working on my laptop, and/or listening to my IPOD on public transportation - these headphones *sound wonderful* and eventually I *sort of* forget they are in my ears. Additionally, I feel they whisk you away from the all the exterior noise(s) around you in a way the IPOD headphones never could.
Nice clear signal with little noise when no signal. But all for nothing as the headphones (HDR-110) are the worst fitting I've ever owned! And I've used lots of headphones in the last 40 years. I ordered from this item but received a TR-110 unit rather than the RS-110: don't know if this makes any difference. I'd avoid these unless you can test fit them first.
Overall, very good hardware as all the Logitech mice I own. However, Logitech needs to improve its Setpoint driver that loses the configurations, such as button assignments, all the time.
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!
Got the headphones yesterday and am wearing them right now as I write this review. These have great, clear, crisp sound. By design they do not block out much of the background noise, but I actually bought these because of this fact so that I am able to wear them while I work, hear great sound, and still hear my phone ring. Great quality sound for not a lot of money!
I bought this for work and need to destroy about 40 disc each week. It's a little slow but works great for the price.
Just what I was looking for, easy purchase and dealings. Works like a charm.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my little elf and have taken some fabulous shots with it, but now that I want to take more professional type pictures, this camera just doesn't cut it.It's a wonderful little camera for general snapshots and it offers many pre-programmed modes such as kids & pets, fireworks, digital macro, snow, beach, underwater, aquarium, etc, which make it easy to use for beginners. Overall, it's been great camera to start out with, but as I learn more about photography I realize I need to upgrade for my personal needs. Here's my pros & cons:Pros:Compact size. It fits easily into a pocket, small handbag, or the atrocious fanny-pack that some people wear.The digital macro setting is fabulous! I have not been disappointed with a single picture I have taken with this setting.The menu button displays all of the various settings you can choose from so it's easy to quickly swap between settings.It takes great pictures in outdoor settings (during the day).It takes great pictures indoors IF there is ample natural light in the room.Cons:Indoor pictures taken in low light are less than desirable.I have had a major problem with red-eye (indoors) when the flash is used. There is a red-eye reduction setting built into the camera, and you can also correct red-eye right on the camera after the picture is taken, but for many of my red-eye problems, neither of these options seemed to help a bit.The camera shake warning is useful when using the camera hand-held, but I'm not sure how accurate it is. The warning appears nearly every time I zoom in on a subject and I've even gotten the warning when my camera was on a tripod. It gets annoying after a while.I have taken some really great pictures with this camera, but a lot of times in order to get 10 great pictures I have to take about a hundred or so shots. A major problem here is that the LCD screen (in review mode) shows the picture to be satisfactory when I take it, but when it's in larger view on my PC I realize that it's blurry or grainy.And don't even think about looking at the LCD screen when you're outdoors on a sunny day. You can't see it.I realize that many of my disappointments with this camera could be personal error in using its functions properly as I was learning. Overall, I have been pleased with this camera as a learning tool. I would recommend it to anyone whose desire is to have a compact camera that enables them to take snapshots at any given moment or is looking for a reasonably priced point & shoot camera in order to learn the ropes before moving on to a DSLR.
This is my third one of these. My grand babes use it but mostly it just for me. It's great to exercise and relax in or cool off after mowing the lawn or going for a jog.Yes, the spot where you put it does have to be ultra level. I have never been able to get it perfect but it still works great. I always fill it as far as it will go without spilling over, because I like as much height as I can get.Chemicals.....I get away with only using chlorine tablets and two floaters and my pool stays crystal clear. Maybe it's because I don't have tons of kids in my pool, mostly just me and my grandbabes who are still little.
I searched around for reviews on Headphones and I found out about the HD-280. I found the reviews to be favorable and for the price and I felt I had a good deal. Fortunately I was correct. The phones are great. I use them at work on my computer. The sound is great, great value, My only negative is that I didn't realize how bulky the headset really is... But again it has great sound and keeps out the outside noise. I am very happy with the purchase...
.. this thing provides a really nice big sound for my ipod. I use it next to my computer office area to enjoy my favorite tunes. It also acts as an ipod recharger. It isn't complex... it has no radio attached... but does what it was designed to do.
This is a great easy to use camera! Very light with lots of options, functions fantastic and takes great pictures.
Bought these to accompany my new MacBook. Their sound output and quality is better than most smallish desk speakers I've owned. Just don't expect them to produce room-filling studio quality sound. But if you're in the market for a good set of simple speakers, these attractive speakers won't disappoint.
Just got the E4s, after I accidentally cut the cord on my E3 (long story). The E4s are a definite improvement: tighter sound, good low, mid, and high ranges. I listen to a lot of Jazz, and cymbals and high hats are crisper. I find that I have to turn up the volume a bit more on my iPod using the E4s, but the improved sound quality is evident. I was happy with the E3, but happier with the E4.
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.
Am starting to think I made a mistake buying the travelmate 300. In turn, and since I purchased the machine 6 weeks ago, I have had problems with sticky keys, a cursor that dashes around the screen and, as of last week, a screen that has gone black. Reading through the Acer newsgroups, it appears that many other people have had these and other serious problems. Customer support is friendly but seems unwilling to recognize the very large number of Acer Travelmate users facing similar problems to my own. It is taking ages to get my machine's screen fixed.
Wait for this to go on sale at the above price. Totally market driven, the price fluctuates all the time. Best 50" around by far.
this is a awsome set of speakers! the bass on is is absoutly awsome!! produces rich deep bass. the satellites. the high ranges could improve a bit but for the price i have nothing to complain about. this is probly whats expected though cause without a thx speaker you wont get the best high range. so if your a gammer or someone that just whats to enjoy music or movies these speakers are right for u, unless your willing to shell out the big bucks and go for the megaworks or the z680s. thanks amazon for the excellent experience!
These problems just ruin the camera. Some owners may deny it because of their personal ego investment - but it is much worse than my Canon 4MP. To some extent it exist in other cameras but it is terrible in this one. Wish they had done better.
Haven't gotten a chance to use my new Vision M yet, but this case seems to do a great job. After messing around on here, I finally figured out how to get the clip hook on the case (the discs screw apart). If it came with instructions for those of us who couldn't figure it out, then I'd probably give it 5 stars. But the case is snug, all the features are still accesible, even got a hole for the microphone. Nice product.
I searched for this product and found them to be very expensive except at this store. The item worked prefect.
The liftmaster 3800 is awesome. It is compact, powerful and very quiet. The directions for installation suck, they were obviously written by someone who has never installed one of these before. Advice. Starting on the side of the door where the unit will be mounted: Mount the unit first, then mount the safety sensor, the door lock, the control panel, in that order so you can keep all the bell wires neatly together under the same staples. The cable tensioning unit needs to be mounted near the cable drum preferable above the door. If it is mounted on the side under the opener there is probably not enough clearance for the toggle to work. In addition if it is not mounted high enough the unit will be damaged when the door opens by the cable where it attaches to the bottom of the door. The plastic roller on the cable sensor needs to be mounted so the horizontal play allows the roller to move in the same direction the door cable moves as it winds up on the cable drum or the cable slips off the roller.. Also the depiction of the hardware especially the screws is not accurate or to size as the instructions say. The mounting bracket takes the smaller of the self tapping black screws for example...anyway just some tips on installation, but the unit itself is great.
Got this card with my new Powershot G3, stable card, works fast. No problems.
My mid-2007 MacBook was in dire need of a RAM upgrade. I switched out the RAM with no difficulty, and my MacBook has been running even better ever since.
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.
This unit has a very rich feature set including:1) a large, bright, easy-to-read screen,2) clear voice prompting,3) touch screen capability,4) intuitive, user-friendly controls & functions,5) a big 2 Gig SD card,6) "smart" location data entry,7) automated route recalculation,8) personalization for 3 different users,9) lots of POIs such as restaurants, ATMs, amusement parks, airports, etc,10) very good pre-loaded base maps of US & Canada,However, I have noticed a few drawbacks:1) satellite lock can be slow -15 to 20 mins for a cold boot,2) does not easily accept numbered addresses unless in the base map - I could not enter my own house address. The closest I could come was an intersection about 3 blocks away. But when I zoomed in, I could see my block and house on the display.3) Wished it had a rechargeable battery backup like a Navman because the power cord comes out with the slightest yank.4) Wished it had separate knob controls for volume and brightness. The only way to change these settings is via the screen menus and you cannot do that while driving.For the most part, I think this is a very good unit for the average driver - easier to use and more feature rich than a comparable Garmin Streetpilot.
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.
The AG-HSC1U is a VERY small camcorder, for my particular use the size and solid-state recording was a big part of the choice.Once in use the camcorder impressed with beautiful pictures, however for interviews one need to mount a bracket to hold the microphone, I got one with 2 shoe mounts for a video light to pop the faces and also a microphone, it would be nice to have a headphone jack, but there is no such thing, instead there is a recording level indicator on the screen, I was a bit apprehensive about this starting out, but in practical everyday use this works well.This camcorder is a "Pro" version of the older Panasonic SD1 camera, the colors have been tweaked to match the look of other professional cameras, this works well and I find the shots to play nicely with much more expensive panasonic pro cameras.Unlike most serious camcorders this camera is mostly menu driven, there is no exposure-compensation. however there is a small joystick which makes it easy to adjust the lighting. the most common used adjustments are accessed by sliding the mode slider to Manual and then pressing the joystick once, this will let you toggle through the settings one at a time, you can select a option by moving the cursor sideways - once selected you can move sideways to increase or decrease a setting such as aperture, gain, or shutter speed, press downwards to exit a option. in practical use this works easy and are simple to figure out, I use the aperture all the time and it is the first option when I turn on manual because it was used last. The camera have zebra stripes so it is easy to judge exposure.The camera could possible have a bit more dynamic range, but I have not found it being a problem, I typically shoot outdoors interviews with a graduated ND filter to control the sky and use a reflector to pop some light in the top of the face which also is in the ND filter, the result look great and do not look like something from a cheap camcorder.The lens is longer than the other SD cameras with 12x zoom, which really is about as long as you can hold still any way, I use this camera mostly on monopod or handheld in the cockpit of airplanes. The lens is sharp and with no vignetting.The AVCHD files edits well with Vegas Pro 8, I have not tried the economy compression and only use the best quality setting which looks beautiful on the screen. A added bonus is the 40gig portable harddrive which ships with this camera model, the drive is battery powered and I have successfully dumped 5 days worth of cards to the drive with no recharge required.Generally the camera performs well and overall I am very pleased with this purchase, it plays well with other cameras and I am about to pick up a second for the company. In my personal opinion this camera is highly recommended as long as you realize that have have some limitations it will serve you well and deliver images you can use for production. Ultimately, only you can determine if this camera will "do the trick" for you, based on your needs and the performance vs price of the camera, you can find larger cameras with more features at the same price, but they are pretty darn hard to stuff in the pocket in the cockpit.
We have 3 of these that we use for our college newspaper. They work great because each one has zip drives in them and we don't have to worry about the format of the disk. We can just take the disk from computer to computer, which makes sharing and transferring graphics much easier.One problem that I seem to have is, being used to my HP Pavilion, I will click on the X on the left, but I forget to close the program. After crashing the computer a few times, I learn my lesson.
Great buy! Same quality battery at a fraction of the cost from oem. Having a second battery is great when traveling.
We bought this product on a whim for our kids. It entertained them during our long trips anywhere, with an added bonus that they each had their own screen in front of them.The picture and sound (without the headphones) quality was great!!!Would definately recommend this to anyone with kids!!!
All the other reviews summarize the abilities of this flash well. My only problem with it is that it automatically turns off after a set amount of time. I used this in a photobooth for my wedding, and if no one used the photobooth for a few minutes, the flash would shut off. Then when someone would come and use the booth, the first of a sequential shot of 4 pictures would be dark because it took that initial picture to wake the flash up. I could not for the life of me figure out how to disable it. There were a few people at the wedding that had older versions of the Speedlite and there's did not automatically shut off. I know it's a nice feature to save battery life, but I think it should be an option to disable the function.
After much looking around, I finally came across this camera. I read the reviews and they couldn't have been more true. It is really the perfect size and takes stunning pictures. I'm so camera happy, so the first day I got it I instantly started taking all the pictures I could. My favorite feature is the color accent, where the whole picture is in black and white, and just the color you want to stand out turns up.. (took pics in the back yard with my dogs, and emphasized their red ball, turned out really cool!) Video quality is great too! Can't wait to take more action shots of my horses! All in all a great camera for a great price...oh and battery lasts real long...have only charged it once so far and have had it for almost a month!
Decent headphones, particularly for the money. Plenty of bass without it being over powered. I did need to crank the mids up and the treble down though, they do start out a bit tinny. Comfortable so far, be interesting to see how they hold up on a transatlantic flight, the reason I'm trying the in the ear kind.The biggest complaint, wow is the packaging crap. Welded plastic that was welded all the way to the case edge so you can't just trim off the seams. I had to start by stabbing a hole in the front and cutting out from that. Can we really not do better for packaging?
Like all ear canal phones finding the perfect tips is the key, if they don't fit right even $500 phonessound like cr*p.That said if you are lucky enough to fine REAL 220's the sound is outstanding, a little bass heavy forpurists, if you like classical, jazz, acoustic music these may not be for you, rock , pop, & allbass & drum heavy music sounds open and crystal clear with plenty of punch without messing with the MP3players EQ.Warning !! nearly ALL the JBL 220's sold on Ebay & Amazon for $20-$30 are FAKE. The real 220's have a blackmesh grill under the chrome trim on the back of the buds & the rubber tips are GREY not BLACK.There are other subltle cosmetic differences but I don't want to go into all of those.The difference between the real & the fakes is astounding.Beware, pay the extra $20-30 and get the REAL 200's from an authorized dealer.RW266, Musician & Sound Mixer.
I got this earbud December 2008, it broke by August 2009... not even 1 year. I also paid 79.99 at the time for this piece of crap, and the apple store was selling them at 129.99! No wonder it's now 20 dollars on amazon!Only thing good I have to say about these earbuds is that it's comfortable and it looks nice. That's it. Sound quality is ok, nothing spectacular, and it's not noise canceling by any means.
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.
This pair of headphones are awesome. For about $100, these have great sound and are very comfortable. They are a bit tight at first, but you need to break them in and they become very comfortable. Bass isn't terrific, but it is adequate for anything except maybe dubstep.
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.
this was an original replacement part for my Panasonic phone.It was an easy fix and is working very well.It arrived quickly and was as advertised.
The Canon PSC-3000 semi soft case is excellent! It fits my Canon G3 like a glove. I highly recommend it to protect your G3/G5. It arrived promptly from Amazon, in fact, even sooner than promised. I could not find it anywhere cheaper than amazon.Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
I love this camera and have taken some incredible shots with it. The portability makes it an irreplaceable camera. I lost one and brought it again. The best shots are the shots you take and this camera is an awesome go everywhere camera. I have blown up the photos I have taken with this camera all the way up to 20x30. I have dropped this camera several times and the rugged housing has kept it in tact.I have taken such great pictures with this camera that two friends have purchased it also.
This lens is high quality glass. While filming I accidentally hit a piece of marble and thought, oh my god, I just ruined a $300 lens, but nope, the lens wasn't even scratched and I was surprised to see it actually broke a bit of the marble! The distortion and quality are much better than any of the cheaper fisheyes like raynox and kenko, and its a much wider view. A very good buy, keep it clean, it's worth the money.
I purchased those speakers to replace the original speakers I got with my Dell computer three years ago. I am very happy with this product. It provides very good value for its price. The installation is quick and easy. It is perfect for a non professional user who just wants to sit by the computer and listed to MP3 files or radio stations. If you turn the volume high you will hear it all over the house but at very high volumes the quality of the sound really begins to diminish so do not expect to have a dance party with those speakers. the sound quality is a little less than my car speakers. 6 months after the purchase - I am still very pleased.
I purchased a camera from Canon and 2 months later mirror locks up, nothing works, my daughter is in Hong Kong on a once in a life time trip. There is a Canon Center in Hong Kong but this is a US warranty, they can not even talk to each other. Canon is not Worldwide as it claims on their web site. I will never buy another canon.
I had a problem finding this adapter cord and this company helped me figure out exactly what I needed. They exchanged several emails to get my specific needs for this specific adapter met. I would do business with them again.
Apple Wireless Keyboard KitA big disappointment. First, the keyboard will only work with one computer at a time. Nor does Mac make drivers for a PC, and Microsoft does not make a driver for this keyboard. I was informally told that Microsoft's generic bluetooth keyboard drivers will work with Windows XP2d and up. But my PC's OS was older. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't bother to spell out their product's limitation until after you've bought it; instead they concentrate on hype and pretty pictures. Apple has spent it's time and engineering expertise on looks instead of utility. Consequently, I was conned into the purchase of a beautiful, yet useless paper weight when what I wanted was a just a simple keyboard to use with both a Mac and a PC.
I am in pharmacy school and got a Palm C from the program. I really do like it, the email is fast and easy to use, the web surfing is a definite plus. I owned a IIIx before and it is now gathering dust. I like the C because of the color screen and the ability to web surf.HOWEVER, my serial number wore off. It is on the back of the unit and wears off very easily from the oils on your hand. What if my palm breaks? will they service it despite the lack of serial number? I am thinking this could be a scam on the part of palm, who wouldn't have to service as many units because of the lack of serial number. Either way, it's a big design flaw.
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.
The transaction- was great. The card was bad, I had to get a new harddrive-- took me 3 emails to get someone to respond. I sent it back and have yet to receive my money. Would never order from them again.
I bought this system for my wife 4 years back for &lt; 150$. It has been working great so far. Sony is horrible for its slot loading CD changers. I have the DC-7 home theater system from Sony and it always hangs while loading CDs or DVDs.But this guy has not given any problems. It looks great with its silver finish. And the best thing is the sound is great for its size. I have in my living room and it is great for back-ground music. The two speakers are good enough for a system this price.Plus it has optical out connection, so you can always use it as a transport to connect to a DAC for your HiFi experience.Overall, excellent system for the price.
I hated the Epson Stylus 80. It was noisy and misfed every type of media, including bright white paper. I expected a more user friendly product based on the reviews and didn't find it. After struggling with this printer for six hours, I exchanged it for an HP.
excellent product, fast shipping, reasonable price, excellent seller the disk is primarily used in my bushnell trail cameras, and i switch them from camera to camera, i have 4 cameras, the card seem to hold up in all kinds of weather extremes here in Wi.
I bought mine more than two years ago. About two months ago one of the ear-buds broke, so I could only hear half the sound. All of a sudden three weeks ago the other one broke too, and it completely died.The durability is great, even compared to more expensive ones. I always have them on me, all the time. About six months ago, the jack started to fail. The wire got loose, but it stayed on though.The sound is good, the bass is great. My only complaint is that when you walk in wind, you constantly hear the wind noise and that really bugs me.
I have had no issues with the delivery or setup. And the product has done everything that it was advertised to do. The 1080P is really nice, especially when paired with the PS3.
Just made a wonderful pot roast with potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. It's in the high 90s and the humidity is high but here I am in the kitchen with my slow cooker cooking away and no heat from the stove or the oven! I love it! Family says it's the best ever. The roast came out fork tender and the veggies were just perfect ( thought they would get soggy after such a long simmer but no-way they were perfect. Next is a pork roast and chicken and dumplings! I've made pot roasts before and veggies all in the oven. Takes a long time and I would only make it in the winter. This was great - put the ingredients in, turn it to low and jump in the pool and get some sun, chat with the neighbors and then family comes over and we enjoy a fully cooked meal by 4:00 pm. Thanks for a great product.
This HDTV antenna with the75 Cm J-mount/mast, it was an easy set-up in my attic. The only difficult thing you would have is to run the coax cable to the different televisions you have in your house. I had this done already and I was ready to watch some HDTV. It picked up stations I didn't have before and increased the signal strength. The only thing I do notice is when there is an inclement of weather the signal strength drops. This one was perfect for what I needed after I did the research on [...]. Please do your research before you purchase your antenna. You want one that works for your area.
I took these new headphones on a cross country trip this week. Here's the results:1) There is no noise cancelling to speak of (aircraft engine noise was exactly the same with or without the headphones on).2) Volume level was so low I had to stop watching the DVD because I couldn't hear the sound loudly enough.3) When I was on the ground I switched to my MP-3 player and again the volume was very low (I took off the extension cord connector which helped slightly) and worse yet the sound quality was tinny, almost no base at all.There is nothing to recommend purchasing these headphones. I am frantically looking for my receipt so I can try to return them as quickly as possible.
i bought this sd1000 after much research. i was trying to decide between it and the canon sd750. the difference seems to be the lcd screen size: sd1000 has 2.5 inch and sd750 3 inch. i like the idea of the 3 inch but really the 2.5 is just fine and i;m not sad that it isn't 3 inches. the second difference is the optional viewfinder: sd1000 has a viewfinder and the sd750 does not have one. i have yet to use the viewfinder on the sd1000 but maybe someday i will be thankful for it. price sometimes is the only other factor with the sd1000 being cheaper and the sd750 a little more money. i finally decided on the sd1000 because i found a good price with amazon and the viewfinder too even though i really wanted the 3 inch lcd. i am so so happy with the camera. it takes excellent pictures and i have good results with video too! the only tricky pictures i've had to take is with no flash in darker enviornments like a concert. the lighting is random so the camera would have a hard time focusing. with no flash i turned up the iso and it did fine but of course the pictures were more grainy. but for the price and for buying a point and shoot, it does wonderfully! it does exactly what a point and shoot should do!
I purchased the "Philips SHP2500/37 Full Size Headphone with Volume Control" to use with my Samsung TV since the air conditioner in my apartment drowns out low voices in movies unless the speaker volume is blasting. I chose this model primarily due to the long cord length; the cord easily reaches to both my sofa and recliner with length to spare. After adjusting the headrest to it's maximum length, the ear pieces fit comfortably. The sound quality is good and the ear pieces cancel out much of the exterior noise.My only problem is my TV's headphone connection does not output at a high volume level and cannot be adjusted. While these headphones do have a volume control, it is not a volume amplifier. Using the headphones at the maximum volume setting gives approximately the same volume level as if I used one of my computer headphones that has no volume control. The volume control on these headphones will only lower volume, not boost it. If you are in need of a higher volume set of headphones, purchase a headphone amplifier along with these.
The other reviews are complete but an important thing to note is the HDMI connections only support up through 1080i, not 1080p so anyone with a 1080p-capable disc player will notice a significant picture quality degradation if they use the switching ability of the AVR 645. I've opted for just continuing using the TV's second HDMI input for viewing Blu-Ray discs.Still now I only have two TV video inputs to juggle rather than the 4 I had before.
These headphones are great for something lightweight and weather resistant. I bought an iPod and simply cannot wear the ear buds they come with--they fall out of my ears even if I am being perfectly still. But I wanted something to be able to wear around no matter what I was doing--even if I decided to, *gasp*, exercise.So far I have worn these headphones in a lot of situations including shoveling the sidewalk during a snow storm. The do a pretty good job of staying in place and have no issue with moisture.My only complaint, and it is minor, is that since there isn't any padding on them they can create some pressure on your ears. But by shifting their position just a bit on your head you can alleviate that.
I have been using the TravelMate C301 (which is in the C300 series) forabout a year now. I cannot but say that I could not have bought a notebookcomputer worse than this.The keyboard is so poor that after every few keystrokes, some key startsrepeating although its not physically stuck. You look at the screen andrealize that 50 'y's have appeared suddenly, and you have to delete them.Gets very frustrating when you are doing important work. I can only workwell when i connect an external USB keyboard with it.The screen is poor, If you see it at any angle other than a perfect setting(which is difficult to get) you will see color variations.The accuracy of the Pen when using it as a tablet is poor, inspite ofcaliberating it several times.In less than a year, inspite of mostly using the laptop on power, thebattery life has rapidly deteriorated. It never provided the promised 5hours of battery life, and now its down to less than an hour.Everything about the laptop reflect very poorly on the Acer brand. Nosupport, cheap plastic. The color of the area of the palmrest faded within 2months of usage.The device generates so much heat that its impossible to confortably use iton your lap. You can feel the head affecting your muscles in the thigh,eventually making you put the laptop somewhere else.The weight of the notebook is also too much. I was aware of this problemwhen I bought it, but didnt realize that it would actually hinder usability.What happens is, because of the weight, you can never really use it as atablet PC by holding it in your hands. I tried reading some ebooks whilesleeping, and could not bear the weight of the device for long.I bought the laptop, as at the time (about 1 year ago) only Acer had a fullconvertible notebook / tablet PC combo. Toshiba was an option but it hadlower specs. I am sure I would have been much happier with the lower specsin comparison the the frustrating experience of using this Acer product.Although I paid about $2000 for this piece, by no means a cheap device.I have also realized that I am not the only person having these problems.Almost all other users have the same issues.I have decided never to buy an Acer product again ever.
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.
The scanner works well, the interface had difficulty working with the provided Adobe Photoshop software, worked best to scan to file and then open up later.
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.
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.
Its to tiny that you can hide in the streets and bus betwen your clothes and even inside. I buy this to my wife and she love it. I recommend this model for the size and she don't have enougt time to see the name of the songs, she is a doctor - she need to be awake and see you dear patient- and she know the name of his favorites songs. I need to say more?
I am a tech idiot and put off buying an iPod for the longest time. I finally took the plunge and bought one of these sleek devices. I also bought the accessories so I could enjoy it at work, in my car, etc.But don't forget your music. I have 1000 CDs and there was no way I could get all those songs on the iPod by myself -- takes way too long. So, if you buy this, also buy the AWAKEN service that will rip all your CDs and load them on your iPod in about a week.I'm one happy camper.
I needed a relatively small AM/FM/SW easy to use starter radio to be used during travel and have compared several portable receivers including the Kaito KA11, Grundig G6 Aviator, Grundig YB-550PE, Grundig eTraveller VII, Kaito KA1101, Kaito KA1102 and the Eton E100, Redsun RP300 (Crane SWP), etc. I am still not completely done with all my evaluations, but I definitely think that the SONY ICF-SW35 radio is a great, very excellent receiver! I am extremely impressed right out of the box how well it performs even for quite weak signals with both very good sensitivity as well as selectivity.PROS:1) A dual conversion, PLL (Phase-locked loop), fully digital worldband radio that comes with a cloth slip case, carrying strap and a readable manual.2) Excellent weak signal reception on ALL bands (am/fm/sw). It really performs very well!3) It has a fine and useful tone switch (Music/news) with stereo through the earbuds as well as a continuously variable DX switch (RF gain attenuator). This "tone" switch works well on FM frequencies.4) Keyboard lock switch and backlight control (with 20 second duration with a yellow-green backlighting evenly illuminating the display).5) Three tuning methods are available including fine and coarse tuning (in 1 or 5 KHz steps) and including an automatic scanning tuning system with up/down search keys, but there is no direct frequency entry keypad, etc.6) Very high quality and very readable display with icons for indicating low battery life and a signal reception TUNE icon that works extremely well, etc. Clock time (indicated when the unit is off) and station frequency are not displayed simultaneously.7) Long battery life (up to ~33 hours) using only 2 AA Alkaline batteries8) Very easy key memory presetting and memory scanning system for the 50 stored preset memory locations (5 pages of 10 memories per page). This storage system is very similar to what is currently available on the Sony Walkman pocket-sized radios now available on Amazon.9) It has a 9 or 10 KHz AM signal tuning step setting for international travel, a 24 hour digital clock, a sleep timer and a dual alarm system, It also has a very nice and quick method of jumping between the various sw meterbands (unlike the system available on the SONY ICF-SW7600GR).CONS: These are all extremely small however and of no great significance to me whatsoever (and only added for completeness sake)!1) Smallish speaker, but the sound quality is very good for its size. Reception thorugh the earphone jack is exceptionally fine.2) As mentioned earlier the is no direct entry keypad, but the rapid "jumping" ability on sw and the automatic memory scanning function more than makes up for this deficiency in my opinion.3) It doesn't recharge the batteries internally.4) There is no external antenna jack available, but the internal ferrite rod antenna and the shortish telescopic whip antenna seem to both pick up weak stations very reliably.5) FM stereo reception is always supplied to the earbuds. There is no control switch to ever be able to turn it off. For the stronger FM stations that is just fine, but for very weak FM it is of course somewhat problematic.8) It doesn't come with an AC/DC adaptor charger unit (SONY has now been discontinued its charger and is phasing out the radio so get it while you still can!).
Suction cup ripped in less than 24 hours. Should have bought the original one. Don't waste your time and money. Don't buy it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I spent alot time agonizing over which headphones to buy. I moved up from a nice pair of Sony dj. phones to these. Was contemplating between the Bose and these. I am not disappointed. Do burn them in - it makes a big difference.I am impressed as I go through my very ecclectic music library with how these phones change everything. For example, Arcade Fire, beautiful on these phones. Try Amon Tobin with you eyes shut. Classical - say Ravel - or ambient comes out excellent too.They are big though. A fashion adjustment may be required to pull em off in public. :)
This is my second digital camera. My first was the awful Polaroid Fun Flash 640. My mom had a Samsung 130, and I liked the features (easy downloads) but the picture quality was lacking at the 800x600 resolution. I found the 200, which is essentially the same camera with higher resolution (1600x1200).Your computer sees it as a removable drive, so downloading is as easy as cut and paste. You don't even need drivers for XP Pro.A couple caveats-after you take the picture, you have to wait about 10 secs to take the next one. The other problem-just like others have said-battery consumption. Standard alkalines will last about 15 minutes if you use the LCD. Get the Ni-MH rechargables-they last hours and you then you can recharge them.Overall, I am extremely happy for with this camera.
This is a nice product that can charge your GPS unit and connect to your laptop. The only question i have is why Garmin doesn't include it with the GPS unit. The emap unit comes with the serial cabel anyway, it shouldn't cost much more to upgrade it with this. Instead we need to buy it seperately and have one extra PC cable wasted....
They came on time...they are what they said they are...good quality...price is right..I bought Cat6 wire even though my router is cat5...but when everything goes to cat 6 I am already there
It's a good headphone for the price. Durable so far, but I guess we'll see.
A great little external drive, perfect for an iPod backup, however, not intended to run a separate OS.
For the money you can't beat these head phones. They block out excess noise, and are perfect for airplane rides. Great sound quality for the money. After feeling how comfortable they are, you can never go back to normal headphones again. This is my second pair (lost the first pair), and would recommend them to anyone.
I have owned one of these thumb drives for over a year now and constantly carry it in my jacket pocket and use it on the average of about twice a week to transfer a variety of different files from simple word documents to photographs, software related files, etc. and have had absolutely no problems with it. Other than at times wishing it had the capacity to hold at least another 4 or 5 gigs of information.The only negative thing that I have had happen is that occasionally when transferring file it will sometimes come up with an error message concerning a certain file. When this happens I merely disconnect the thumb drive and then reinsert it and download the files again. This happens rarely, maybe once every 20 or 30 times.Shawn KovacichMartial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
Equipped with these cable as their primary weapon my new Super Mole Rats Of Doom (SMROD) have outstripped my Sharks Armed with Lasers (SWALs) as my doomsday weapon of choice. Deep in my volcanic, under-ground, lair I and the rest of my H.A.R.M team are awaiting the right moment to spring our SMRODs on the unsuspecting world. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
I purchased a Pyramid Arctic Series PB1617X four channel amplifier on September 10, 2010, On December 3, 2010, This amplifier shut off in the middle of playing music. No fuse burned out, nor did the amplifier, it just stopped working. At present, I'm hoping for a replacement unit. At best, this unit lasted two months. I'm planning to contact the manufacturer. But I'm not sure they stand behind there products. Reginald Winkler.
Makes a huge difference in flash photography. Was utilizing an old Sunpack flash built for 35mm Canon AE1. Love this flash. Quiet, fast, lighter weight, remote off camera works great. Purchase from Amazon was less expensive and on time.
I bought these for use on a long airplane flight. They seem to do a great job on the wind and higher frequency engine noise and enabled me to hear my music without turning the volume way up. They don't cancel all noise by any means but are a definite improvement over my regular headphones.Unlike some of the other reviewers I found them to be quite comfortable (I suppose this depends on the shape of your head). If you rotate the band down so that it almost touches your neck you can sit back in the seat and rest your head without difficulty.If you are in a very quiet area the headphones may sound better with the noise reduction switched off (the electronics generate a slight hiss). On an airplane the improvement with the noise reduction switched on is quite dramatic though. In other noise situations the effect of the noise reduction can be much less noticeable.The headphones are pretty neutral sounding without a lot of bass boost. I don't hear any bass distortion but I don't listen at particularly high volume levels either.
Im old school. this is what i was looking for. Just the basics....AM FM casette ...just what i want...thats it
Good joystick. Good feel. Easy to install-Windows XP recognized it instantly! Still trying to adapt to using it with FS2004-replaced a failed older Microsoft joystick with this one. The feel is slightly different but better than most I have tried.
I bought this monitor primarily because I needed to upgrade in screen size - my old CRT wasn't big enough for me to conveniently handle spreadsheets and other large format documents. It is my first LCD, and I'm very pleased with it.Setup was painless, although picture adjustments were a bit hard to get used to because the buttons are difficult to work with. However, after initial picture adjustments were made, I haven't had to touch those buttons again, so it doesn't really matter all that much IMHO.Picture quality (once the color/brighness/contrast had been adjusted) has been shockingly good. Very little difference between this monitor and my old CRT in image quality. I also watch a lot of streaming video and movies in my home office, as well as doing some picture editing (I have an infant daughter so there are lots of pictures) and I've not a single complaint about anything to do with the performance of this LCD.And I'm just using it in analog mode...Someday, I hope to upgrade my video card so that I can use the digital signal capability, but that's further down the road.Samsung also includes some image adjustment software applications that help for people who like to switch settings more often - like from desktop mode to game mode to movie mode and back. I've been using the highest resolution 1280x1024 setting with a moderate refresh rate and I have yet to experience any eye fatigue.The price for this monitor was slightly more than I wanted to pay, but it's also slightly bigger than I planned on purchasing, so I feel the cost was justified.I would definitely recommend this monitor for anybody looking to buy a no-frills (no speakers, no wide-screen, etc) LCD. Cheaper than Sony or Viewsonic (at Circuit City) but looks just as good.
All my SanDisk memeory cards have been excellent cards. Always fast and I've never had one fail. I currently only use SanDisk.
Works great. I used them on a 10,000 mile summer road trip from Alaska to Ohio and then the Oregon coast and back again. I used one as a master and plugged it into the "video in" on the second player. So everyone watched the same DVD at the same time. Then I plugged the audio out into the car stereo so everyone could here it, too. I opted for this method instead of buying a single system with 2 monitors because I like having 2 complete DVD players instead of just one player with two screens. Plus, when I take a longer flight, I have 2 batteries to take along.The speakers aren't very loud so I suggest headphones for personal use.
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.
I purchased this finely engineered piece of electronica back in December and installed it into my second theatre. Because some of the existing insallation was nearly two months old I wasn't expecting anything astounding. And frankly, while I did catch some increase in brilliance and resonance it wasn't until my mistrees played a George Michael Live Concert late January that I became a true believer. Most real men would flee running and screaming from such a thing, but I was strangely drawn. Much like my love of Cannoli, a certain feeling came over me that I cannot put into words. Magical, warm even. And I am no fan of furry men, mind you.Flash to earlier this month, (March 11th, to be precise) I awoke with a start at 3:39am to find Chuck Norris stealing the now worn equipment from theatre 2. I suprised hm handily and though we grappled in a sweaty embrace for many a minute with the assistance of my loyal housemate Jack B. I manged to use this very same Denon AKDL1 cable to tie up the much-feared Mr. Norris.We throw him a scrap of meat every morning and some soup stock in the evenings The cable has not budged a bit, though perhaps it has dug into his wrists in a rather sad manner.Highly recommended! Get two, in case the first one is tied up.
We ordered a firewire extension cable. We received a firewire cable. When we requested the correct extension cable we were told that no extension cable was available. They did refund our money though.
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.
I fully endorse this CD tower. It has a sharp look and serves its purpose well. In fact I have bought 2 more to hold my entire CD collection
Expected a medium grade spotting scope with nice accessories. Instead, the optics set at 60x were hazy and the case was so beat up it looked as though it was used. Scratches, dings, dirt, glue, fingerprints were all over the hard case. Very poorly made and would not recommend this brand or this model. Could have done and will be doing business elsewhere.
Brand new monitor that works fine when plugged into a computer with a DVI-D port does NOT work when plugged into an HDMI using this connector. Off to the store now to pick one up that works. I understand that others have gotten their's to work,so there must be production issues.Update: Went to BestBuy, picked up a DVI-D to HDMI cable, worked perfectly the first time. It was more expensive, but it worked quite reliably. The product here, shipped directly from China, obviously has production issues.
This is the best tv I've ever seen. It's just as good as the $4500 pioneer plasma. When you watch tv it feels like you're actually there. Only complaint is it occasionally blurs, but it goes away when I turn it off and on...maybe it's just my set. Also came with minor scratches, but wasn't worth exchanging though. Still the best TV on the market!
For various reasons, I do much of my listening with headphones connected to a headphone jack either on a Carver Sunfire pre-amp, a Sony C222 CS SACD player or on a mid-size Sony receiver/amp. After trying several mid- to higher-end headphones, I settled for most of my listening (classical: orchestral and choral) on a pair of Denon AH-D5000 (see my review). The Denons appear to be-until further notice--the most versatile, transparent, detailed and pleasing to my (aging) ears. They are also comfortable. Regarding transients, spatial soundstage and punch, I still felt somewhat shortchanged, especially in comparison with my high-end speakers and decided to give a dedicated headphone amp a try. When the OBH-11 arrived, I hooked it up to my Pioneer DV-48AV DVD player and, taking turns, my CD player, with a pair of Monster Cables for a trial run. Hookup was a cinch. The little amp is user-friendly and powerful enough to drive all my headphones--including the Beyer DT 880, rated at 250 '--to staggering levels. In other words: you will rarely have to turn the neat, quiet volume control beyond 10 o'clock, unless you are stone deaf or want to go there. You won't need an additional (expensive) power source as is touted by some esoteric magazines. Initial trial runs with a variety of music were good, though not spectacular. After the manufacturer-suggested breaking-in period of ca. 20 hrs. (I usually put on a CD with plenty of different orchestral and choral dynamics: try Mahler 8 and set the player to auto repeat), the sound changed drastically: voices are crystal clear; the sound stage is three-dimensional; transients, treble and bass come through without effort, the latter with plenty of punch, but dry and sharply defined. Everything sounds musical. Yes, you can hear every edit in the recording, but that's the way it should be. All in all, this is an exciting little amp, well worth the price. Now, I'll have plenty of fun re-listening to my favorite music and re-auditioning my collection of headphones. I know I'm in for a few surprises.
Received it about a week sooner than expected. I'd give this transaction 5 stars, but I haven't even used it yet.
It worked well for about two years (of very light use) and then the connector just crumbled into pieces. For an item that typically sells for $20, this isn't the sort of quality one should expect. I would look elsewhere.
Not a bad purchase at all. Quite pleased actually. No problems to install and complements my car very well. Also very good audio output in combination with my speakers. If you are looking for a modest but pretty good system (detachable front panel,cd,mp3,usb, memory card) then this may be just what you looking for.
I'm just going to say it: Don't buy these:I ordered these iSkin cases and I can say, I'm totally disappointed. They're terrible! They say they're for 60-80GB, but don't believe it. I have an 80, and it's more made for a 160GB if you ask me! The total thing is a mock up. If you get a case, get it made exactly by Apple, not by some other company. For my old iPod, I got the silicone, gel-type cases and they were great. I loved them, but they were made by Apple!Besides not fitting my iPod, the scroll wheel doesn't work well (if at all) when you use the case. These iSkins are total junk; trust me, don't waste your money!
I have had this product for 6 months and now it's dying. Anytime i keep standing by it while my computer is running, it will hang by itself automatically if i want to get into it again. I have 4 external hard drive including this one. THis one is the most expensive and worst one. I also have another 1TB external hard drive that costed me only$99 with only USB2.0 but works much better, half thinner design and more stable. I need to turn off and on this IOMEGA 2-3 times whenever I want to use to make it really boost itself to show up on the desktop. Stupid external harddrive ever. DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!!!!
Great camera. Images that pop. Easy to use. Close-up flash is perfect.
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.
This should fly off the shelves like hot cakes! My first concern was, would the sound quality be compromised when fitting all into a diminutive case?...but rest assured sound quality lives up to ipod expectations. The joy of this ipod is that its presence isn't felt...perfectly snug clipped to the button placket of a shirt, its controls are easy to get used to, even beneath clothing. The clip is strong and functional enough to rid fears that it might fall off. The headphones have a very tidy small jack and are comfortable to my ears at least, perhaps not delivering the best sound quality in the world, but far from the worst. The play-in-sequence or shuffle features make it great for following a series of podcasts or livening up a familiar album with randomly juxtaposed songs. Improved itunes software makes the lack of a screen issue less of a problem...so all in all it is a marvel of engineering that brings new levels of comfort for listening to info or music on the go...it might be called revolutionary, not so much because of what it is, but because of what it isn't!
I bought this at Best Buy and I will be returning it today. I set everything up like it said, I put my dvds in... and then the whole thing fell apart. Of course this was after I alphabetized everything. I have built a ton of stuff, mostly from Ikea, so I'm not a complete idiot. This is not worth the money.
I have a surround sound with a built in DVD player and wanted to upgrade to a blu ray player along with a cable box. Got this to avoid the hassle of having to plug and unplug optical cables all the time. It works great and the size doesn't bother me. I haven't noticed any more lag in the sound than there was before the switch although I imagine if you don't get quality toslink cables it's possible to have more lag. I only gave it 4 stars because the actual knob you turn seems somewhat fragile, and could wear out with enough use. While it's working, it works like a charm!
I bought these binoculars as a gift for my husband whose owned quite a few sets over the years but who always seems to lose them. He will tell you that these are the best ones he's had yet. That being said, I should qualify that our requirements from them are modest...only to see what's going on around our 260 acre lake. These do that and more. I would say that anyone looking for a good set of affordable binoculars will be hard pressed to find a better pair.
I commute an average of 3 hours each day, round trip. I needed something to listen to that would be comfortable, deliver fairly good sound, and mask loud, annoying mobile phone conversations on the bus. The Skullcandy Proletariat headphones do all that and more. I'm no audio engineer, but I know what sounds good to me, and these headphones are much nicer than my old JVC portables (HANC100), BUT you get what you pay for.I loaned them to my housemate who also commutes on a train for a long distance. He also gave them a glowing report as well. Great sound, NC feature works well and they are comfortable. Now, I don't see much use for the mobile phone link that comes with the headphones, but I suppose if you absolutely must speak to somebody while you're listening to your MP3-like device, this set of headphones is ready for you.Sturdy construction and they fold up, but I wouldn't describe them as truly portable, especially if you're used to jamming ear buds in your head...but they are superior to everything I've tried to date.Worth the money. Give 'em a try, especially if you're considering a $300 set of Bose or the like. NOT comparing the two, just saying the price to performance ratio is really nice.
Extremely cute, tiny, and light -1.4 oz with battery. Paid extra to buy the PINK. Very happy with it and use to to listen to audiobooks from Audible.com, music, especially while working out, FM radio for news and music, and recording my thoughts. Its best feature is that it is VERY light & small - I wear it as a necklace and do not even notice it.Classical music sounds just BEAUTIFUL using a Sony MDR-NC20 full-sized headphone. But this headphone is MUCH larger and heavier than the TINY muvo! Included earbuds increase volume and pumps up base at the expense of upper note clarity. A good tradeoff for workout music. You will want to use better headphones for fine music. FM reception is pretty good. FM Autoscan recognized 25 stations and is easy to use. Recording sound quality was great as long as I held the mic right up to my lips. FM radio and voice recording menus are far away from music playing menus and takes several clicks. The single A battery lasts about 3 days of continuous playing.Listening to Audible.com books - Sound quality is great. Even format 2 sounds rich and clear - no more scratching sounds. Great in car with cassette adapter. Comparable to full-sized iPod in sound. Volume goes way down, so will not disturb companion in bed. Hold scroll wheel right/left to fast forwarding and reverse. An entire book can be scrolled pretty quickly, so getting around is easy. Screen easy to read & makes MuVo much better than iPod Shuffle. Skipping chapters takes few more steps. From book, pressing down once on scroll wheel shows "skip section" icon. Pressing the wheel again shows 1 of X sections in your current book. Flick the wheel right or left to changes sections. Bookmarks are not supported. But the device remembers where you have stopped on each of the books.Included software is very, very easy to use for ripping CDs and transfering songs to the MuVo. One button downloads song information (from the internet? the CD itself?). Somehow it recognized my Latin music and Promo CDs that were not recognized by MusicMatch and Microsoft's Mediaplayer. Trasfered to MuVo using Windows Explorer. MuVo icon shows up as a device. I set up separate folder for "body pump," "cool down," and "classical." Muvo can shuffle within each folder or across folders. Normal mode plays in the order of transfer. A-B plays in alphabetical order.I tested the audio-in to mp3 128 bitrate encoding using CD on my computer. Heard some scratches, volume is much lower, quality is lower than straight ripping from CD at 128 bitrate. Songs do not have titles automatically recognized. It's a convenient way to encode music from cassettes or LPs to mp3, but CDs are better off being directly ripped. Was looking foward to this feature to transfer all of my cassette tapes to mp3 but I'm not sure of the quality. Needs further testing. (FYI - I got good quality mp3 recordings by playing the cassette on my hi-fi system (cassette deck, excellent speakers) with volume turned up and recording it to a laptop using a Yamaha pro-level mic and Mediaplayer.)
Used to fly real airplanes- Single Engine Land, Instrument Rated, Cessna T-210. Lost my medical but just couldn't give up airplanes so I bought Flight Simulator X, Gold Edition. Looked for recommendations for the best joystick and decided Logitech must be the best overall performance for the price based on the great reviews it receives. However, after a week of use, I gave up on the Logitech.The spring loading is just too high. Once you exert enough force on the stick to overcome the spring's resistance you are already overcontrolling the stick. Thus wild gyrations of the aircraft requiring even more extreme inputs. I sampled every combination of sensitiviy and null settings in Flight Simulator without any appreciable improvements. I even tried weaker springs, but that doesn't work as the joystick will not center.As a last resort I tried using the mouse to control the aircraft. It was more like flying the real thing. Meanwhile, I've ordered the Sailek X52 Pro Flight System Controller. Yes, it's five times more expensive than the Logitech, but I want to have some fun and that wasn't happening with the Logitech unit.
i love it. the design is great, way better than the ipod i think. it has so much more to offer with the FM tuner, Color screen, voice recording, photos, and u cant forget the removable battery. that i like most of all. and its way cheaper than the ipod mini and its about the same size. maybe a mm off. lol. this product is great, my new favorite mp3 player. the only possible downside is the screen. it could be a lil bigger, becuase you cant reli see your pictures THAT clearly. but for what it has to offer at this price, its great. never had any problems yet.yes u do have to update the firmware from time to time, but its easy. the design of the buttons are just simple, might not be that great for ipod users, but im used to the layout of the buttons. with the ipod click wheel, u touch it and ur volume goes up, so it is harder to manuever in ur pocket. i recommend this over an ipod any day.
Alright! Here it is. This is one of the bad boyz I have been waiting for since sliced bread was invented. Quiet, quick and purdy. Bounce is what i love about it along with the degree of mobility. Off walls, ceilings and catchlight panel. Can't wait to slave with another one or two 580ex II Flashes. Price didn't matter to me but the quality I was getting from this fine piece of work did. Just be careful when mounting it to your 40D. Once it's locked on it shouldn't go anywhere.Love firefighterphotojunky
I had trouble earlier with my 5th Gen video iPod due to heavy usage and eventually that extra Apple care paid off. This little thing is fantastic for the gym and biking. no need for extra covers or rubber stuff for a nano or whatever. Just clip and run! if your the active type get this
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!
works great would highly recommend wish i would have dont this sooner. makes life so easy on the water as it should be.
I've seen an excellent test report at Erwin Puts's website regarding the excellent performance of this Voigtlander lens. Without question, its performance is better than vintage 50mm f1.4 Leica Summicron lenses for Leica M rangefinder cameras, but at a fraction of their cost! It is certainly another fine example of the excellent Cosina-built Voigtlander lenses being produced for both screw mount and M-mount rangefinder cameras. Is it better than the latest 50mm f 1.4 Summilux-M ASPH lens? Obviously no, but someone who is interested in getting a fine fast 50mm lens without having to pay an extravagant price might be tempted to buy this lens. Like virtually every Cosina Voigtlander lens, this lens requires a M mount adaptor so that it can be mounted onto M mount rangefinder cameras made by Leica, Konica, and Cosina, including the new Zeiss Ikon rangefinder (It's designed by Zeiss but built by Cosina under Zeiss supervision.).
These headphones are AMAZING. I use them all the time and a couple songs on my iPod were unrecognizable because the bass and quality improved so much. Get them!
the product looks good.the cords does look a little flimsy. I have a feel that they might not last.
I didnt know what to expect when i bought these and i was satified when i first heard them. Honestly are the best in ear headphones ive ever owned. The base is great, it doesnt over power everything else. Its perfect.
I wanted a camera that I could wear on my belt or put in my pocket.It takes great pictures outdoors - at least when I use it. Indoors you can guarantee red eye from all subjects - supposedly the closer the lens is to the flash the more red-eye you get. So when the vampires are photoshopped out of your life you can enjoy this midget's clarity and convenience.Any programming problems are easily solved by a young child but may elude an adult.
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!
I love this little camera!It took me a while to select this camera. I wanted a camera that was small, simple to operate and took great pictures outside and inside. I found the Casio to be my best choice. This camera takes great pictures inside and outside. I find that best picture quality to be at 5M Fine. For the inside pictures I need to select BestShot party option. All controls can be controlled by one finger. I'm using the Trancend 2GB and 4GB 150x SD cards, these cards are fast
iTrip quality fades quickly. Less than 2 months after purchase it was impossible to tune it in. This was the case over several free (nothing else broadcasting) frequencies, following the manufacturers instrucion.I did email them and got nothing constructive back just garbage that I already had which came with the iTrip in the box.It does not automatically turn it self off after 60secs no sound input and sometimes (majority of time) does not come back on without fiddling with retuning etc.Sometime if you are lucky you can hear something if you hold the iTrip next to the radio aerial.As regards other reviews where people say it works fine under stacks of newspapers I woulds place a sheet of A4 paper in the way.All in all I should have just spent my money on a good pair of portable speakers!
High quality and fairly thick. Easy to splice and strip. I don't see how anyone would need anything thicker for home use.
This is a great hub. While things like external USB drives or other high power items might not work as well, this is really useful for smalled items like iPods, cooling pads, headphones etc. The flashing lights are someone's weird idea of a joke since they don't tell you when an itme is plugged in( some light up the port to show a plugged in item is connected or in use) also the center light blinks fast, then slow, then faster,faster,really fast.slow,realy slow, fast... I'd reccommend this if it was for home use, but in an office the bright lights and colors and flashing would be distracting. I'd buy this on ebay for 99 cents, which i did.
This is truely a great little camera. I love the size of this camera. It fits easily into my pocket or my wife's purse. We have an digital SLR and this camera obviously doesn't offer those features. But you cannot beat this camera for snapshot photos. It offers great speed in taking pictures, it doesn't lag and have a long delay like many point and shoot cameras. It has a large screen for viewing pictures as well. If you are looking for a camera to take along anywhere this is it.
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.
the design was alienating for me since i mostly wear the normal earplugs. i had another earbud but it got spoiled, i was very satisfied with that product tho. i bought this as a back up, but when i finally used it i cant believe my ears. it is very comfortable, and for people who prefer having their earphones over the ears rather than in, then this is the product you want. it took me a while to get used to it since i previously used one that is inside the ears, but when i finally got used to it, it's really an awesome product. you can still hear noise from outside, which personally for me is important.
I was interested in transferring files and settings between two XP machines. The product didn't work period - and I was told it would in my case. Customer support was pathetic and they clearly didn't care. Their response to my issue was to try to sell me another product.
i love this itemi am from israeland why this is not sale here ?????
I bought this because it seemed like a very good price for 20GB and an FM radio. I should have known you get what you pay for!Problems:1- You can only add/delete files through Windows Media Player, which is NOT a user-friendly programme. I have had endless difficulties with: sound files being mysteriously dumped into the wrong artist folder; not actually synchronising to the device when WMP says they do; WMP giving the wrong artist/track info for a CD and then copying that info onto the device *even after I've manually changed it in Windows*; WMP copying the same songs onto the device twice, etc. I've had to completely wipe the thing and reformat it a couple times to fix these problems.2- The device freezes and needs to be reset a LOT. With a paper clip. No problem if you're listening to it at home... big problem if you're listening to it on, say, a bus in the middle of the Spanish countryside...3- The customer service. The first time I emailed them was to ask whether I would need a voltage converter (I bought the iRiver in America but I live in Europe). The reply I got was yes, I did. However, before I got the reply, I happened to discover on my own that I only need a plug adapter. If I had taken the advice of their own customer service people I would have fried the thing!! I also once emailed them and asked them for help with Problem X; they replied "since you are having Problem Y..." And I'm still waiting for a response to an email I sent a week ago...4- It's a pain to listen to your tunes on shuffle if you switch between music and radio a lot.5- The shuffle itself has a major flaw. Even if you set it to "shuffle all", it only shuffles within songs that begin with either the same letter, or a letter nearby in the alphabet, as the first song it plays. So if you start on a song that begins with A, it will only play songs whose titles begin with the letters A, B, or C.6- The battery indicator only works on an off and on basis. Sometimes after being fully recharged, it will still show only as many bars as it showed before I recharged it. This can be fixed by resetting the device but really, why should I have to?7- Even when the battery indicator is "working", it isn't really a reliable indicator of how much battery you have left. It shows four bars for most of its working life. Once it gets down to three bars, it seems to go to two very quickly and at that point you'd better just charge it because one bar and then no bars follow very quickly indeed.All in all, even considering the price, I do not think this is a good quality player and I would recommend saving up a little more money and buying something better.
La imagen de este frame es p&eacute;sima, se ven pixeladas las fotos, adicionalmente en 4:3 se ve la imagen muy peque&ntilde;a y en 16:9 se deforma la imagen pues se ve alargada.Realmente me siento estafado...!!!
I've owned several speakerphones, and this one is by far at the bottom of the list. The audio quality absolutely stinks for the person on the other end of the call. Also, the volume in unimpressive. I decided to tear apart the device and take a look at what's inside. It is clear that Polycom is using a full duplex speakerphone software application on the PC instead of using a processor chip inside the product to do the echo cancellation. Basically, the product is only a speaker and microphone with no audio processing capability. You'll be better off using the mic and speaker that comes included with the computer since there is no benefit with the polycom product.
If you looking for a good view of your target then this works great to about 300 yards. after that it starts to decline in clarity and crispness. The tripod is crap, but I have a good one that I use so I don't even use the one it came with. For all my short range shooting (100 to 300 yards) I use this scope and I'm very happy with the performance in all light conditions. Most people only shoot 300 yards or less so this Spotting Scope is worth the money for that application. If you need to see longer distances than I would keep looking.
I love these phones after using them for about 2 months. Initially, i was slightly dissapointed because to me they sounded slightly muffled. The reason for this is because i've always owned cheaper headphones that artificially coloured the sound to favour the mid/high frequencies. The HD500 does not do this. In fact, it's very neutral and quite a flat frequency response. As such, the sound doesn't immediately &quot;jump&quot; at you, and people are more likely to be less impressed when listening for the first time (especially those used to headphones that are more &quot;trebley&quot;). However, like the previous reviewer, i find that these headphones are not fatiguing at all. The clarity and frequency extension is wonderful. These are best driven with a headphone amplifier or out of a good receiver/amp. Those wishing to use portables either get an amp or buy the HD400 range of phones.
I purchased the Belkin Notebook Stand just over a year ago, and I have used it daily since. I work with a laptop in my lap, and I often relax with a laptop in my lap.This Notebook Stand doesn't do much; it has no moving parts, but it does what I need. It sets the laptop at the perfect height and slant for keyboarding, protects your legs from the heat of the computer, and allows your laptop fans to cool the machine without obstruction.After a year of daily use, the Belkin Notebook Stand continues to live comfortably under my laptop.
I have read several postings that criticized Brother's Technical Support. I just got off a 29 minute phone call with their phone support and was very pleased with the outcome. I have owned theBrother MFC-9420CN Network-Ready Color Laser Flatbed MFCfor over two years and am very pleased with the performance. I would recommend this Multi Function unit for the small/in-home business application.
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.
Before I bought this device, I read lots of reviews saying how this device doesn't work very well, but I thought I would take the risk and so I bought one for my mom for christmas present. Guess what, the first try, it didn't work. I called Coby's tech support, and did everything that they told me to do, and it still didn't work, and the guy told me that I should return it, but its 5 days before christmas!! What do I do about my mom's present! So after all that, I sat in front of my computer for one hour plugging and unplugging the USB, installed and reinstalled the setup, and finally, my computer recognized the device. So if you buy this device, it probably will work, but be prepared to spend a lot of time trying to get it to work.
These earphones are great for setting at computer all day. I cal lession to what every and get up and down a lot without stopping to enjoy wat I am playing. Nice headliner.
I received this television as a gift and after only viewing 3 dvds, the player skipped and stalled out, quitting to operate. Very dissatisfied that it happened and that Panasonic only backs up it's products for 3 mos (parts for 1 year, labor not). It seems that they are producing disposable televisions. Poor experience and not the first with Panasonic. I would not recommend doing business with Panasonic. As long as people continue to put up with poor quality, it will be in the market.
No problems with the surge control strip. Works well for me. I had been having power failures with my old one. This one has stopped that problem.
Fantastic sound quality and clarity from a small package. Beats other similar brands handily, particularly for room-filling volume. A bit pricey, but certainly worth it. Comes with several iPod adaptors to accommodate all models. Minor issue: no bass/treble control or equalizer - would be nice to have so you can adjust for other device inputs thru the auxiliary jack.
I use my Garmin eTrex Legend HCx almost on a daily basis. It's true what people say about the base maps; they're not really good for getting around. With that said, this thing comes alive when you install the City Navigator Maps. Turn by Turn directions (not spoken), Points of Interest Locator, find and route to an address, locate a restaurant and more.Great example of use: I was not in my town and needed to find a Bank of America ATM so I wouldn't have to pay ATM fees at both banks. I whipped out my eTrex, clicked Find then ATM and it showed me all banks with the closest first. Scrolled down to the first BOA and clicked Navigate and the Turn by Turn directions popped up. Awesome.I also began Geocaching with my kids. We love it. Nothing better to a kid then finding hidden treasure.I am an avid mountain and dirt bike rider so I also own the handlebar mount on both bikes. Flying down hill and blasting across rocks, mud, and water this thing stays with me. I take the recorded Track and upload it to my favorite trail riding websites using the GPX format.There is plenty of onboard memory to save your "Tracks" and I never filled it with any ride I did. But I bought a 2G micro SD just in case. (I believe you'll need the SD card if you install any maps.)I am knocking off 1 star because my eTrex shuts down while dirt bike riding (not mountain biking). I am pretty extreme and do intense climbs over rocks which are jarring. Jumping down cliffs with harsh landings must be shaking the batteries loose and causing the unit to shut down. I've googled this problem and other people have experienced this too. There are workarounds with which people have had success. Like I said, on the mountain bike, it works great.Overall though, if you're in the woods a lot but still want to get somewhere using your car, the eTrex Legend HCx is a great unit. I am very happy with my purchase.
The wire connection of Magellan Masetro 4000 to cigarette lighter socket is unreliable, giving shaky quality of map video. While driving, I had to repeatedly shut it down, so that the location on where I was driving can be restored. After so many attempts to make it useful, I just finally gave up, and relied on good ole Mapquest.
I finally received my Samsung 4665F on Saturday. Let me tell you this tv is all I was looking for, I should've bought it 3 months ago instead of buying and returning several Sharp 60U series. I guess I was suckered in by their marketing BS of 4ms responce time vs 8ms responce time on Samsung. Don't buy their marketing BS its beyond human eye to see the difference. First of all colors and blacks on this tv are unbelieveble, I can not stop watching this tv even when my 2 year old is watching his cartoons. Let me refrase that, especially when my 2 year old is watching his cartoons. You can fine tune each component the way you like it not the manufacturer, sound is good (above average), rotating stand is a big plus especially for me (big living room)I can watch it comfortably no matter where I sit. Piano black finish is good but I wish they would add some silver accents to it to blend in with my stand and other equipment. Many of you are probably wondering how does this tv compares to Sharp Aquos 60U or 90U series. Well let me tell you first hand, I owned two Sharps one Costco's (ugly) model and the other CompUsa model, both of them had unbearable banding issues, once your eye catches it your tv watching experience becomes an evaluation process every time you turn in on, but that is not it, colors on Sharp are nowhere near the colors on Samsung, you don't even need to compare them side by side it's that obvious. HD broadcast blows Sharp away, SD broadcast (which is most of my channels) is as good as Sharp, the only thing that sets them apart is that you can do more tweekng on Samsung to get a better picture. The only category where Sharp wins (in my book) is the looks, it looks sexier and not as bulky. As far as glossy screen, the guys at c**t need to lay their crack pipe down and test it again. I have a huge window 3 feet away at 90 degrees from my Sammy and do not experience any more problems then I did with Sharp, which was not a big deal, unless you have a window directly in front of your tv, in that case you'll have a horrible experience watching any tv. So don't let them scare you and don't settle for the last years model. If you're on the market for one don't even look at anything else, use my and many others experience of researching, comparing, buying and returning. Just go for it, trust me you won't regret it, you'll love it! love it! love it!
I bought these earphones in November 2010 having never purchased "higher end" earphones before. The sound quality absolutely blew my old iPod earphones out of the water. Loved being able to every bass note with crystal clear quality. I use them every day in my office and they completely drown out outside noise -- so much to the point that my co-workers like to sneak up behind me and scare me.Recently however, I'm getting some really incomplete, screwy sound from these earphones. I have to do a lot of jiggling around in the audio jack to get the full sound quality, and even a slight shift will cause the sound to get fuzzy again. And no, it's no the computer -- the same thing happened when I plugged it into my phone. It's super frustrating especially considering that I only bought these four months ago. I don't know how your supposed to treat earphones, but I just leave mine at my desk at the office and never take them anywhere. There are serious durability questions here.
There are many great features to this camera but the best is it's size. It's small enough to put in your pocket so that you have it with you all the time while on vacation. I have a new, regular-sized digital mini-cam and took it along with my Point & Shoot camera to Greece recently and found that I didn't even take the larger camera out of the bag the whole time I was there, it was so much easier to use my Point & Shoot. While the 30 minute version of the camera is sufficient for most people, I find the 60 minute model perfect for me.
I bought this printer beacuse I have several computers at home (both Mac and PC) and I needed something I could put in a shelf and print from whichever computer. It works GREAT!!!It is easy to install and setup. The driver installation is easy on both platforms. And it is quite fast. No extra are cables needed just plug it to the power outlet and you are all set. It also has an ethernet port if you do not have wireless or prefer to have it plugged into your network hardware.
Unit folds down nicely for storage or transit. I found it convenient to use but for my useage (photographing art glass) was not very effective at reducing reflections; in fact, it was more difficult to use than normal room lighting as it produced reflections from 2 angles.
Good basic headphones. I use them to drown out background noise while I study. They are comfortable to wear. The sound quality is fine for my use. I play softer classical and soft jazz while I study and have not noticed any bad sound quality that would distract me. For the price its perfect for my use.
Got it. worked as per described. value for money. works both from front and behind for rabel XT(somebody wrote here it doesn't work from the back side of the camera).
I've used Macally products for a long time and have never had a problem with them, until I got this keyboard. I'm not sure what happened but suddenly it just stopped working. The number pad went first, then the caps key and finally certain keys were unusable. Okay, fine, once in a while you get a lemon. The problem is, I got another one exactly like it and the same exact thing happened. It worked for a few days and then the keys started acting up. I tried both keyboards on two other computers - they still didn't work.It's possible that I just happened to get the only two keyboards from Macally that were lemons. Or it's possible that this particular model has a flaw that will sometimes make it stop working. At any rate, I was very disappointed. Just be very cautious with this keyboard. It's a good keyboard, but after being burned twice, I can't recommend it.
No more yelling of turn down the TV. My daughter can watch TV in the Family Room, and we can talk in the Kitchen with out competing with each other. Very happy I purchased!!!
This review is about using this device as a "hub" for building a multi-room audio system. I am not using the composite video input or output on this unit, rather I only needed the ability to take audio input from my computer and connect it to multiple amplifier and speaker systems. If you are thinking about building a multi-room audio system and are considering going wireless instead of using a unit like this one requiring you to run cables, I have included some notes at the end of this review about my experience with the wireless options which you might consider before making your decision.I run computer audio into this unit (using aBelkin Audio Y Cable Splitter 1-Mini Plug/2-RCA Plugs (6ft)) and then using (up to) 100' Python Dual RCA Premium Stereo Audio Cables coming out from this unit to attach toAudioSource AMP-100 2-Channel Bridgeable Stereo Power Amplifierplaced in various rooms throughout our house. Each room gets a set of Energy C-50 speakers connected to the AMP-100 withRaptor S14-50 50-Feet 14 Gauge Speaker Wire (Clear). Recently I addedGyration GYR4101US Air Music Remotea Gyration Air Music Remote that works from any room in the house, this is nice since it is possible to see all the Windows Media playlists on the remote itself. To reach multiple rooms on another floor from where this unit was located, I ran a single right/left pair of the Python RCA cables from this unit to the second floor and then used the output from the AMP-100 to connect to the next room (and "daisy chained" from that unit to another room.) Using this method, you could connect far more than the 7 connections provided by this unit if you had more rooms (garage, outside speakers, etc.) to connect to...At the time of this writing, you would pay a more for this setup if you purchase all of these components through Amazon (about $100 more per room) however even at that cost such as setup still provides superior components to what a wireless multi-room system and at a lower cost.If you are still thinking about a wireless multi-room audio system instead of running cables:I have worked with several wireless audio systems, including those with remote speakers and also those which use Wi-Fi to connect a remote receiver. Over the course of a couple of years of trial and error, I found several inherent problems with wireless options including range, sound quality, room-to-room delay differences, cut outs, and high cost. I was looking for a way to create a multi-room system which did not suffer from these issues when I found this device; it is now the "heart" of my multi-room audio system. I have found it works very well and suffers from none of the issues I ran into with the wireless systems. My system is also less expensive; I can "add a room" anytime for less than $200, which includes the cost of a nice set of speakers and quality amplifier. Adding rooms at this price point is not possible with the high-cost wireless systems, and (in my opinion) the sound is inferior.1) Range - Several of the wireless speaker systems I tried made lots of claims about "long range" and "works through walls" and various statements to the effect that range shouldn't be a problem. If you have ever purchased walkie-talkies with "30 mile" range you already know how this plays out. No matter what they claim or say, range is a real problem. With a hard-wired system (RCA cables to each room) this problem is eliminated.2) Sound Quality - The sound quality from the wireless systems was not very good, several of them were sold as "remote speakers" so you couldn't connect your own amplifier or speakers and the typical sound quality about that from the speaker in a `70's era pocket transistor radio.... The wireless units would also "cut out" every so often - say every 15 minute to every half hour. This were pronounced cut outs and usually came during a great song or a quiet passage - this was really an annoying problem and one of the main issues with any wireless audio system.3) Delay - A real problem with these wireless systems was delay. If you had some speakers playing through the main source, and others using the remote speakers, there was a small delay which created an almost "echo" effect when moving from room to room, imagine two stereo systems playing the same music about second out of sync with each other. This was really annoying. Of course the wired system completely fixes this problem.4) Expense - a single room using the leading high-end wireless audio system costs more than $350 and that's with low-end speakers. It is also a proprietary system so if you start with their "Starter set" you are pretty much committed by your initial investment and have to keep buying their modules for additional rooms at a very high cost.Of course, your mileage may vary and a wireless system may work great for you and save you from having to run cables, however I truly believe the best sound and functionally comes with a wired system and unit like this one as the distribution amplifier to get sound to many rooms. Whichever way you go, good luck!
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.
Worked great, easy to install and affordable. Connected it to my 32 inch Sony Bravia.
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.
As most people, I was hesitant that a transmitter exists that cuts out virtually all the static. But this one really does! Although it's a little expensive, it's worth every penny if you're annoyed by static interrupting your ipod listening experience! The sound quality is pretty good. Not quite as perfect as my car stereo CD player, but about as good as it gets without having to buy a new car stereo or rewire my current one. If you don't want to have to mess with either of those things, this is a great alternative.
Wow, great unit, like the battery saver, memory keys, scans channels for activity. Battery life is super like other reviews have said. Have to have a cobra adapter to use the magnetic roof mount. The unit does just as well (with roof mount) as my old unit that has the tradition attached mike, and I can take it out easy when parked. I don't talk much, just listen-(the unit is hard to bring up and face to talk because of all the wires attached...)
I read the favorable customer reviews of the Wharfedale 7.1 speakers before deciding to buy. I wanted the speakers to bring sound to my kitchen as I like to cook to music. I tried the speakers out with the opening of Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathustra. The low C on the organ came through remarkably well, the tympani were reproduced crisply, and the brass was clean. Next I put on a Bill Evans jazz disc. The brushes were reproduced almost as well as on my main system. The similarly sized speakers I put in my wife's painting studio cost twice as much but do not compare with the Wharfedale 7.1.The speakers might not do as well in a larger room, and they get a little muddy if the volume is cranked up too high. But for smaller spaces, they deliver nice sound at an unbeatable price.
I was waiting for the right time to upgrade my old emac 700MHz. I bought this mac mini hoping to see a real increase in performance and OS responsiveness. Form factor is really nice and it is a very quiet computer it fits perfectly in the bedroom and it has a neat remote. Unfortunately Front Row is a very unstable application it often makes my machine to crash, I don't know why apple bundle this application it is impossible to notice that Front Row is in early Beta state. Graphics are really bad and slow. One thing that I really like about my old emac is that I can attach a FW HD, move date between HDs and the system was responsive. I've tried to move data from a FW HD to the mini internal HD and use Front Row and the systems crashes. I don't care if the mini performs well in benchmarking, I didn't buy my system calculate the 10,000000000 digit of Pi or to do number crushing.I hope that it just a matter of fine tune OSX and the new mini HW. And I hope this happen soon.Pros:Form factor.It boots really fast.Remote.Quiet.Cons:Overall User interface performance slow.Easy to make it crash.
It took me a little while choosing a CPL. And I am so glad that I ended up purchasing the Moose's Filter a CPL and warm 81A in one. My friend liked it, too. I enjoyed the color saturation when used properly and boy, this is my most used filter when I'm out shooting for sunsets, boats on the shore, reflections in the water, and a lot more.Have fun and enjoy the colors!
The Cannon A 20 is a nice middle of the road digital camera and is versatile and easy to use. In the high resolution mode you can get very fine 4x6s and nice 8x10s. In lower resolution modes you can fill up the cards with lots of pics for use on your computer (web sites etc.,) The camera has OK software, easy to use, but not lots of features; but it does have a cool panoramic feature and on the camera and has software where you can stitch together many photos, which is really cool. The A-20 is ergonomic and fits in the hands nicely. If you looking for a good Digital camera at a good price the A-20 is a good one.
This is a review for the 10" wifi model kodak photo frame.BTW walmart has this same frame for $179 (+ tax of course so it's about the same net price) But when you decide to return it because it is fairly crippled feature wise and the wifi won't work, it will be easier to take it back to Walmart.First, I think I am an advanced intermediate level computer/wifi user. Say the 90th percentile in terms of techno-freakiness.I have been looking for a decent frame which will show videos in sequence, which this does. (.mov and a few other formats are supported).Picture quality is good. And it plays my .mov videos just fine. Haven't tried the music feature. End of good comments.My frame connects to my wireless network but it does not show on my computer, and the computer does not show the frame. I have done EVERYTHING kodak has instructed me to re using latest versions of various software and firmware etc, enabled file/media sharing, etc. Still no luck so I will return the device. There are too many other non-wifi units on the market and I believe the market price is due to crash on these things.As others have said, no random show option, no fade transition option.Kodak "support" stinks on ice. No email response after 24 hours. No user forum. When I ask to chat, the message/send box goes away and never comes back. Plus they say the chat room is only available Sat-Thursday. The "support" must be located in some country which has a religious holiday on Friday.And I am a Kodak retiree. Shame!on the Kodak name. Thankfully my pension is funded and held elsewhere.
So far I have enjoyed using my HP pavilion...it has given me no trouble at all. Wireless is great as well as speed and memory. I have not had a chance to use the DVD burner yet but am not anxious.
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 product was broken when I got it and it has a good suction on it, but it doesn't work as well as the canned pressured air to clean a keyboard.
DID HAVE A PROBLEM @ 1ST DOWNLOADING PICS TO THE TO THE DPKEYCHAIN, BUT AFTER 2-3 MIN. HAD ALL 60 PICS I WANTED AND SWITCH THEM UP EVERY WEEK.SUCH A GREAT GIFT I ORDERED 2 MORE. IT'S A MUST HAVE ITEM FOR THE POINTS!
This Product is peice of junk. Its not even worth of looking it. I thing Amazon people shoul stop promoting this kind of junk through their site.
Its a nice product, inspite of its technical details saying that it is for win 95 , it works on all. its also a quite key keyboard. its Definately more worth for its price
This is an excellent drive. It is fast, reliable and quiet. And I mean really quiet. I used it to replace a 60gb drive that was annoying my wife because it was continually chug-chugging while she was at the computer. So I took a disk image, swapped in this drive, restored the image to it and was done in less than a half hour. And did I mention that it was really quiet? Well, so's my wife.
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.
This printer is great for printing really long text documents such as novels and screenplays. I have it set up on two computers--my old Dell Latitude LM and my new Mac G4--via the parallel and USB ports (thank God they started making printers that were PC and Mac compatible!). My 133 megahurtz PC will print a 130 page Final Draft document in 13 minutes 40 seconds (yes, I timed it). My 500 MHz Mac will do a fifteen page Word doc. in 55 seconds. So, I think that on a faster computer, you'll get the 15 PPM that the company advertises. The 600 dpi text is outstanding for both Times New Roman and Courier Final Draft. And the paper tray holds 250 pages! This is one of the first printers I've ever bought that lives up to the hype. I just got rid of a new Epson 870 Photoprinter that was supposed to get 8 PPM but only did 2 PPM on the "draft" setting! I ordered the Brother from Amazon and it got to my house in Oregon in about a week via ground UPS. It took me ten minutes to get it set up and printing. For ... bucks (including shipping) this printer kicks .... A note for those of you who are using Final Draft: Some annoying printers, like the Epson, cut the "continued" text (at the bottom of the page) in half; and you are forced to select the "print maximum field" button every time you print which can be really annoying. No problem with the brother. It prints the entire page in FD docs.
Great Aspects:For the price (less than $10 at K-Mart), this Koss headphone set is good value. Sound quality is good and can handle very high and very low volumes. The headphones fit well and are comfortable to wear and there's plenty of cord. I've had these headphones for quite some time and have experienced no problems.Downside:Don't expect awe-inspiring acoustics or deep bass sounds. These aren't high-end headphones.Summary:For somebody who wants a decent pair of headphones that work well, this is the way to go. The price is very good if you shop around.Highly Recommend.
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...
This was a gift for my nephew and he was delighted. Said it was the perfect camera bag for his camera.
I've got to tell you... This is by far the low-cost best bass earphones that I have seen... Every aspect of the earphones is positive expect for the joint of the two sides (I don't know the technical name for that but you get it). It looks a bit flimsy and a tug could cut it. But I would rate it 5 for its performance and 4.5 overall...
I've got an older 160 GB Western Digital external HD that I bought for about $90 a year or so ago. It works fine, but it is getting a bit low on space, now that I am saving more digital photos and videos to it.So, I snooped around and decided this Seagate was a good choice for the amount of money I was willing to spend.Pros:1. It came with the USB cable and AC adaptor. (Also a PDF of the warranty on the drive).2. Plug and play installation.Cons:No on/off switch.No "writing to drive" light.No software (for me, it's a "pro", however).Takes a long time (30 secs or so) to open a directory that has directories inside. If it just has files, it's fine.The lack of a switch does not bother me as the drive is not intended for daily use. It mostly sits on a shelf in the original plastic bag packaging until I hook it up once a week or so.The "writing to disk" light would be nice just to let me know nothing is being written before I literally "pull the plug". However, I just wait an extra minute or two, and everything seems fine.There is an amber "power on" indicator that is about 1/8 inch wide by 6 in high (it's a vertical drive) on one edge. If I remember correctly, that will dim after about 15 minutes of inactivity.Bottom line - holds data with no bells or whistles.
I consider this a total waste of money and space. I get stronger signals with the built in-antennas on the D-Link Xtreme Gigabit router than with this external antenna attached. I spent several hours trying every location and antenna angle I could, and no arrangement provided as good a signal as the built-in antennas. I packed it back up and threw it in the bottom of my closet.
We reviewed a number of pressure cookers and settled on this one based on other reviews and, of course, the price.This cooker works great and is idiot proof to use.....even for me! The manual that is included has simple, easy to follow instructions and the recipes included are a bonus. I also purchased 'Pressure Cooking for Idiots" which helped a lot with my introduction to pressure cooking.When your stuck for time and want a tasty meal this is what you want. I am relatively new to cooking having retired recently and love the simplicity and great outcomes this cooker produces.
I had a set of rabbit ears from Radio Shack and they couldn't pull in a steady signal--several stations had fluctuating signals. I thought about upgrading to HD with Dish Network but decided to give this antenna a shot. Once I hooked it up to my TV, I could pull in all of my local digital channels. I no longer had fluctuating signals. I have the antenna inside the house under a window. It saves me the $20/month to upgrade to HD satellite programing.
As a photographer interested in capturing product shots, I seriously looked into this product but previously held off due to the negative reviews posted. Fortunately, I got this as a gift over the holiday season, and my earlier hesitation proved to be unjustified. While I can understand the hesitation of those who feel that it's overpriced, I am very happy with this product and strongly recommend it.THERE ARE ALTERNATIVESI was originally considering buying the Sakar product since it was cheaper than alternatives, but while researching it I came across some Do-It-Yourself solutions online (you can Google "DIY macro photo studio") that I was hoping to pursue, but I got this as a gift before I was able to construct my own alternative. While I understand people's reluctance to shell out over 30 dollars for this product, many competing photo boxes I came across online were much more expensive.BUILD QUALITYThis is a well-built product that easily folds up. I love how portable this is! It's also very light, so it easily stays put together with the Velcro straps. The Tripod was suitable for my point-and-shoot, but [understandably] too weak for my bulkier SLR camera. I'm very happy with the construction of this product.LIGHTINGThe lighting is good, but could be better. I don't think it's as bad as some of the negative reviews made it out to be, but at 20 watts these bulbs don't generate enough light for a perfect picture. While a serious photographer might find this to be a problem, for most people the pictures should probably come out good enough. Just a note, the lights get really hot, so you might want to wait a little before you put it back into the carrying case. You probably could go to a hardware store and get replacements as some have suggested, although I haven't done this myself.PHOTO QUALITYI have uploaded several images to the gallery so you can get a better feel for the product (please vote!). For the most part I am pleased with the images, but they are not perfect. The creases in the fabric backdrop show, the lighting is a bit warm and inaccurate, but still, it's better than nothing. The fact that the backdrop is reversible (different colors on either side) comes in handy, and gives you more flexibility depending on what you're shooting.BOTTOM LINEThis is not cheap, but it's also not as expensive as some of the competing photo boxes. Its portability is incredibly useful, but the lights that come with the unit are a bit weak for serious photographers. I do think that this is better than nothing, so while I received this as a gift, if I had to buy one myself I think it is worth getting. For those who are reluctant to spend the money, you can find easy DIY alternatives on the web.
I don't like leaving bad reviews or being the devils advocate for products mainly because they tend to be driven by frustration and anger when things don't work OK right away and neatly,BUT, in this case, I bought these memory sticks around 14 months ago and ever since, in a random fashion, during the booting process, the computer warns that there was a decrease, or an increase in memory. When announces a decrease, it counts just 1.5 GB of memory in the system... This happens randomly and almost switches in every single boot.Now, around a month after installing these, my Windows XP PC started shutting down suddenly, without any warning of any kind, and keeps doing it so. I can not tell for sure these memories are the cause for it but, they are the only major change I made to the computer before it started behaving like that. Now I have to work on the brink of loosing what I'm doing because of this erratic behavior.I had and Intel D865PERLL motherboard which definitely didn't want to boot anymore. Then I bought another motherboard Intel D865PERL for which the messages and behavior has been exactly the same.Like I said, I don't blame YET the memories for this since I haven't tried other memories with the system, but for sure, the increase and decrease in memory messages have been a constant in every boot. I think these are expensive enough memory modules ($67 when I bought them in July 2009) to have such a poor behavior.UPDATE (02/12/2011):Few months bag I decided to try with just one module. Then the PC was running flawlessly, until a couple of months ago it went back to the same behavior. So, ok, I'm blaming these memories for that. Also have to mention that besides shutting down by itself, it does starts by itself after shutting down, for brief periods, frequently, and randomly totally crazy.. this has been one of the worse most traumatic purchases of my 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 SanDisk SDMSPD-128-A10 128MB MemoryStick Pro Duo, 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 just bought this a week ago and so far its awesome. The sound quality is great, the DBB (dynamic bass boost) works a lot better than the one on my panasonic discman. The 8cm CD's hold about an hour and a half of music, if you use bitrates above 128, which i do. The batteries and the LCD screen are the only bad parts. The batteries run out fast with the ESP (not that you need it), and the LCD screen doesn't display track names, which isn't that big of a deal on this model because the CD's probably wouldn't hold any more than about 30 songs. The ESP, is not even needed, unless you are doing some serious movment. I usually can run with it and have the ESP off, and it won't skip once. I definently would recommend this product to anyone that is concerned about size, and that doesn't mind not having 400 songs on a CD. If you do decide to get it, be prepared to get a nice pair of headphones, the ones that come with it arent exactly great, and don't fit comfortably at all. An all around great product, though.
After loving this unit for two years, it suddenly started giving "dirty disc" messages on brand new perfectly clean discs. Sony has no factory Authorized service for this unit and phone support told me to "take it to Walmart." Local repair says parts alone will cost $270. I paid 500. they now sell for 250. but in my opinion are worthless after two years. I used to be a seriously brand loyal Sony addict. No more.
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.
I was recommending these headphones to a co-working when I came across all these reviews about how easily they are breaking. I didn't realize this and I've been using my pair in the gym for approx. a month now and have not had any problems. They sound great, the sweat mechanism works like a charm, plenty of wire - I would have given them a 5 star review but now I'm a little concerned about the construction. I guess there's a tradeoff - you make them robust in construction and now you feel like you are wearing heavy headphones, too light and they break easily. So far though, I am very happy with them - that's all I know.
I've been looking for a good headphone to use with my digital sound system. (I listen to a lot of hi-resolution songs, primarily 96/24). I came across a couple of reviews of these headphones that gave them some high praises.I already have several high priced "closed" headphones, but they can become heavy and uncomfortable during long listening sessions. As a result, the headphones I have been searching for needed to lightweight "open" in design.....and I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg. Well, I've found them!!! The best part is the SOUND......incredible under any circumstances, but even more amazing given the price. I can't recommend these highly enough.
This is a very good quality camera in most respects. The optical quality is superb, the zoom is excellent, and the function is fairly intuitive. It is compact and cleanly designed. I have problems in three areas however. As others have noted, the autofocus is annoyingly slow. Also, you cannot raise the flash manually when you know you will need it. Instead, you must depress the shutter button, which results in an unintended flash photo occuring half the time. Lastly, the close focus limit is rather distant making macro photos impossible. Since it too big to fit in a pocket or purse I am looking forward to a suitable carrying case being available. Overall, it is an excellent value.
I've been a fan of Creative for almost a decade now. I've had quite a few of their products and have liked them all - Jukebox, Muvo, ZEN Nano. The Stone plus is great. I bought one for me and one for my wife and we both love them. One great thing about Creative is that you don't have to install any special software on your computer to get MP3s onto to the Stone if you don't want to. And I don't. It acts just like a portable drive - no muss, no fuss. The interface is easy to use, clear - even in bright sun with sunglasses on, and has all the needed functions. It is tiny and durable and with the armband this is a great player for workouts - especially bouldering. The battery life is adequate and carries me through most activities. No complaints. An easy five stars. Thanks again, Creative Labs, for giving us an alternative to those fruit players.
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT BRAND NEW FROM AMAZON WITH THE LENS PACKAGE IT CAME WITH. AFTER TAKING ONLY 68 SHOTS IT STOPPED WORKING. I GOT AN F-- ERROR. I REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LENS AND IT STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE TOP BORDER WAS BLACK. I HAVE HAD THE PRODUCT FOR ABOUT 2.5 MONTHS SO IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I FOUND OUT THAT I HAD TO PAY $37 TO SEND IT INSURED BY UPS TO NIKON. I WAS TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED. I WAS SOLD A BAD EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE BEGINNING AND I STILL HAVE TO PAY TO SHIP IT BACK SO THAT THEY WOULD FIX IT. I DECIDED TO TRY NIKON BECAUSE MINOLTA WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. THAT WAS A SAD LOSS FOR THE PHOTO WORLD. I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER NIKON AGAIN.
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.
This product randomly freezes up for random lenghts of time - from a few seconds to minutes, to freezing altogther where I have to unplug all devices to "reboot" it. It might have been helpful to put a reboot button on the device, but it happens so frequently, that would become a pain. I am using it with all new equipment purchased in 2007 running Windows XP - a standard wired USB keyboard and mouse between a laptop and desktop. Bypassing the laptop docking station does not help the problems. I have all mouse drivers updated on both machines as suggested by their support web site. I had great success and zero problems in the past with the PS2 micro KVM from IOGear, which I loved, but this USB version has real problems.
I'm very pleased with this camera so far (a month). Because of its lense and many features I tend to use it less like a point and shoot and more like an SLR. But it still is incredibly easy to use if you don't want to put any effort into it. The best feature is the mechanical zoom lense - very much like an SLR and a thousand times better than the little zoom buttons. All long zoom digital cameras should have a lense like this. The electronic viewfinder isn't all that great and the face detection is great when it works, but it doesn't find faces in profile or with glasses, etc. But these are small details considering how great it is to have an SLR-like camera that can also take movies, doesn't have dust problems, and has an incredible 28 to 300 zoom lense. And the price makes it an incredible deal.
First of all, this cable works great, AS LONG AS YOU CONNECT IT PROPERLY. The vibration damping alloys increased efficiency of my system by 15%. In fact, the flux capacitor now kicks in at just over 76 mph! Unfortunately, that's where my good fortunes ended. It turns out, since the directionality is NOT clearly marked, I actually had it connected backwards the first time. Not only did I end up shifting the entire universe in time instead of myself, but I had to spend 3 hours explaining myself to the department of Temporal Investigations. And believe me, those guys have no sense of humor. At any rate, I was eventually able to repair most of the damage, and as it turns out, causality is not nearly as important as most people would think.Anyway, I highly recommend this product, but do make sure you connect it properly. I'll update this review once I've purchased and installed the product.
They are exactly what you would expect for surround sound headphones. The surround sounds do sound like they are coming from behind you, the sound is not ear-blowing, mind-numbingly &quot;surroundific&quot; but it is better than, lets say, the surround effect you would experience using a good pair of headphones on a surround reciever on headphones surround mode.
Great camera. Very easy to get started, easy to understand dials and settings. Included software is best I've seen with a new camera. Very happy with picture quality and ease of use.
The V-MODA Vibe Earbuds are little wonders that enhance every sound. You will never use anything else once you experience this! Music becomes alive, distinct, clearly defined. The price is well worth it!
My son uses this to play MS flight sim X. At 10 years, he was able to set it up and configure it all on his own. The one time I used it I was very impressed by how solid it felt. All the movement felt intentional, nothing shaky our out of place.
Having spent more than twice the amount for other sport earphones which rendered useless in less than a year, I was looking for a cheap but workable replacement. That's what I found with these. They deliver so-so sound but since I'm running with them, I'm not looking for a concert experience. They are not adjustable, which would make them more comfortable but again, for the price, they do the job just fine and stay put during walking and running. One thing to keep in mind is that the wireis very long and if you plan to use these with your ipod in an armband, you'll have lots of excess cord to deal with. I either wrap it around my ipod or thread the wire through my shirt and leave the excess inside of my shirt to eliminate it bouncing around when I'm running.
When I received this speaker set the subwoofer was DOA. The satellite speakers worked fine but the subwoofer produced no sound (pre-amp was fried). A replacement set worked perfectly. I note that at least one other reviewer noted problems with the subwoofer.When the set works, the sound quality is quite good, though not as a good as the Bose alternative (however the Bose speakers cost quite a bit more). I was somewhat conscious from the satellite speakers' sound that it was originating from small containers.If not for the usability issue I experienced, I would have given four stars for sound quality.
Half the price of Best Buy and with the 8" woofer it's a great sounding speaker, great bass.
My camera just died. I've had it for a couple of years and it's just been an OK camera. I called it my point, shoot and pray camera because in bright light nothing can be seen on the screen, even when snorkeling. And it hasn't been that great snorkeling either. I have only used the camera snorkling on about 4 or 5 occasions and will admit that I hadn't had the seals replaced yearly as suggested. Didn't think it was necessary with such limited water use. Well last month I was floating in the Dead Sea in Jordan. The camera was dipped in the water a couple of times but throughly washed immediately upon returning to the beach. Guess this was a torture test in 30% salt content water because within two days the camera no longer worked. The memory card was runined and the camera will no longer work even with a new card and battery. This was surprising because when I did open the back a couple of days later nothing was visability damaged.
I have ordered hundreds of items thru Amazon and never been disappointed. However, this "printer" is a hunk of junk. It is out of date and will NOT work with modern computers> IF you are running Windows 7, there is no software for this. Also, if you computer in less than 3 years old, you will not even be able to connect it. DO NOT order the 14 dollar accessory cord (since the one that is suppliedwill not work with your computer) as you will then find that the software is not adequate. This is junk.
I purchased these Jensen Headphones based on two things. #1 The behind the ear comfort, and #2 the 20-20,000Hz rating. Why makers believe that portable headphones should merely have a portable sound is beyond me. These are full-bodied and remain that way regardless of where you use them. They are not (Thankfully) noise cancelling. But, they are extremely comfortable. They also have the added advantage of incorporating an in-line volume control which is the nicest thing, in my opinion, since sliced bread. My iPod is generally in my pocket, so this volume control gets much use, and it's a lot easier to use than the control on the iPod. Anything this good will always be worth 5 stars.
This stereo install kit fits nicely into the space provided on my 02 civic EX, and mounts pretty well looking at if from the front.
Love this camera. Small and easily carried, lots of cool features. I shoot a D SLR normally, but it's too bulky and cumbersome to haul around on vacation, etc. This camera fits the bill perfectly.
i love these things, i currently own 3 pairs. i use them with my mp3 player, i use them when i practice my drumset playing. i use them for yard work or to just tune out the outside world!! i have owned many ear buds, most of which were real high pitched and tinny, some to the point of hurting your ears and you don't even have them up loud. these truly have the bass sound that a bassist or drummer is looking for. they advertised them as just like being in the club. i would agree,i will buy more of these in the future ( i have 2 unopened backup pair now!)
The headphones do sound great but they break with little effort. I've had two break at the same place in less than two weeks and I was ultra careful the second time. If you must buy them, better buy a dozen so they last a month or two.
I bought this cord for my projector. It works well, but is VERY long. This is my mistake and if you want the extra length, I would definitely recommend this cord!
This product is very slow. It claims 30+ pages per minute, but first it needs to warm up for up to 2 minutes...all while making loud noises as if its struggling. Color copies are not color-accurate...even after tweaking the settings. Jams up-often...atleast once a day. The only thing this is good for is a fancy paper-weight to make the office look impressive. Thats about it.
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!
this is like using a laptop without a screen. very useful in our dental office so we do not have to run cords.
Over the years have used many ink-jet printers, got to the point where I just couldn't put out the money for new cartridges, let alone refill the old ones (did that for a year or two). Text printing (black and white) is what I do 90% of the time so a laser printer has been on my list for a while, and when this one was priced after rebates for about the cost of replacing 2 ink carts I went for it.It occupies a small footprint, it prints very fast, and the print quality is very very good. Printing out PDF's is fast and sharp. About the noise, as it appears in almost all reviews, and concerned me before buying this one. When the printer starts up it is noisy, not overly, certainly wont wake the neighbors, and it doesn't last long - its a fan/motor sound. Once the printer starts printing it is not noisy and it cranks out the pages FAST. I am very happy with the printer.
Worst printer. I read it in some magazines how good it is, fast, quiet, superbo photo printing quality, ink saving comparing to other printers. Either those editors had been paid by Epson or they were simply blind. Yes, it is fast, but it's ugly, wrong color on photo printing, noisy, and it use more ink for cleaning itself than for printing. It's ok to have some lousy products once for a while, but it's bad to sell it by simply telling lies about it. I am about to chop it apart and stay away from Epson forever.
If you enjoy photography and want a small portable camera to have with you that takes dynamite images - this camera is for you. Not only is it a 10 MP camera with image stabilization and a wide range of automatic and full manual control - it is the exact same camera manufactured for LEICA at about 1/2 the price.Several reviews have indicated a problem with noise, to date, I have not found it to be a distracting problem, almost any non-pro camera will experience noise around the extremes, we should just try not to shoot in those conditions.Power consumption is good, the provided battery lasted until my 2 512MB flash cards were full. The flash is small, but if we keep that in mind, should not be disapointed. Image stabilization works wonderfully.I have used Nikon and Cannon smaller point and shoots, this one is far superior and easy to use.Enjoy!
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.
I've been using the MR814 (v1, there's a version 2 out. What the difference is, I'm not sure) for about half a year now, and I've been pretty happy with it.This product is a good solution for a household with several computers that all want to share an internet connection, but don't want to have to pay for extra IP numbers from their ISP. Built into the MR814 is a DCHP server that allows for, theoretically, over 100 computers to share the same internet connection. Realistically, what this means is that your main home computers can connect via the built-in wired 4 port 10/100 hub, and you can have all of your wireless enabled gadgets surfing, issue free, via the WiFi 802.11b connection.The interface for the product is simple to use and clearly laid out. There could have been a little more documentation for it, but over all most things are pretty straight forward. you can access the configuration via any web browser of a computer that is connected to it (do not change settings with a wireless connection as it resets the wifi whenever you save changes).Range for the Wifi is pretty decent. Without encryption enabled I can wander several hundred feet without losing signal. I could write this review from anywhere in the house or anywhere in my back yard without any issues as all. I.. well.. I haven't tested the range with encryption enabled because.. well.. the documentation isn't exactly crystal clear on how to get that working correctly. So, I've just kept it off for now.The unit itself looks good and can be mounted on a wall, placed horizontal, or placed vertically with an included freestanding mount. The icons on the face of the unit glow a soft green (yellow if the computers are connected via the hardwired 4 port hub and only running at 10MB).So. Trying to set up a home network with a few computers? Trying to find something to match your Ikea furniture? Then the MR814 will work pretty well for you.
very good sound and very good design.enough functions to play for a long time, at first appears a little complex to operate at full, but when you start results very easy to use.the remote control is one of the clever designed units I've ever seen, very intuitive, very easy to use, and can control all functions of the player.a must have.
It's sad to see some of the bad reviews here. I see a lot of people complaining about the remote not having an eject feature, no manual tracking, and a lot of other what I feel is non relevant to this awesome unit! First of all you CAN manually adjust the tracking of tapes, just look at page 33 of your User Manual. Read the manual people!! I know it looks like 200 pages long but in the English part it's a whole 66 pages!! As far as having a button to open the disc tray you still have to get up and change the disc's anyway. Lets get to what really matters, I have a $300.00 Toshiba unit that won't play any DVD's unless it's a commercial one bought in the store. This system plays every disc I own, commercial, burned +, -, you name it! The hook up is a breeze, The sound with the High Fi is awesome and my tapes play great! It records television no problem. I just want to say an awesome unit for an awesome price!! Thanks,Wayne L.
I have had absolutely horrible luck with splitters. This is one of the best-made ones out there.The typical 900MHz or 1GHz-rated ones must be simply fabricating their specs (and no, I'm not an RF engineer, I don't know why a splitter functions as a low-pass filter).I plug in the cheapie 1GHz splitter, my VHF and UHF analog signals are fine. My HDTV (broadcast on the local cable up on CH106, 107, 108, around 700MHz) is gone. Missing. Totally.I swap in this splitter into my newly-all-RG6-cable system, signal strength at 98%.If your HDTV is a bit dicey, throw out all of your RG58 cables, replace any splitters with 2.5 or 2 GHz splitters, and test any signal amplifiers in the chain (my Motorola one passes HD fine, my other one claims the same bandwidth as the Motorola - kills HD dead).And if you're getting your HD from cable, you can always call them to come fix any HD woes, it's probably cheaper than some good RG6 cables and a splitter or two.
great super sound system for your desk top or laptop. The powered sub-woofer has its switch on the back. i use a wireless remote switch to take care of that issue. other than that they look nice with great sound. Not a true hi fidelity like Klipsch is known for, but at this price range what do you expect. Getting it refurbished is the way to go since you know it is troubleshooted and ready to go out of the box.
If you are thinking of buying this camera, don't. I've had it a year and keep getting "lens error restart camera" where the thing jams up. All you need to do is a google search to read all the negatives comments from owners.Disappointing
Only flaw is that it doesn't have good enough redeye reduction... almost all shots of people result in redeye. That must be why Canon included built-in redeye editing software right in the camera... that feature works pretty well, too!Excellent size, convenient, very smart camera!
I researched lcd's and plasma tv's for a month. I felt this tv was the best especialy for the money.The price went down a week after I received the tv and Amazon credited my account. Amazon was the best price by far.This was my first major purchase with Amazon and I was happy with everything.I feel this tv has a better picture than Sony.I went with the glossy screen because I felt It was a better picture.I was concerned the glossy screen would be an issue with reflection but it is fine.The base to the tv does collect alot of dust, I ended up hanging the tv on the wall and love it.
FOR THE TIME I DID HAVE THIS SOUND CARD IT WAS GREAT. IT WORKED GREAT FOR OVER 3 YRS TILL I HAD MY COMPUTER REPAIR GUY PUT IT IN A NEW CASE THEN IT BROKE SHORTLY AFTER. FOR THE PRICE ITS GREAT. I GOT IT FOR MY MUSIC TO TAKE SAMPLE AND RECORD VOCAL BUT USED IT FOR MUCH MORE.GREAT FOR ANY START STUDIOC. Gerale Hendricks
Great for if your just wanting to carrying laptop and few amount of accessories. It's a great quality product that will do a great job protecting it. Great Bargain! Buy Now!
This is a great flash for the xti. Use it instead of the on board flash, because it will add dimension to you photos.At parties, or weddings, use it with a frame.I use maha rechargeable batteries with this flash, and It has not failed to provide great photos.The only thing that I would improve would be to give it a optical slave response, that way the on board flash can be used to trigger the main flash. Alas, no luck. Glad it has remote cable trigger though, for studio work.Over all, I am pleased with this flash. When Canon comes out with an update, I'll gather up a few more of the ex2's.
I owned this PC for four whole days before I returned it. It can not be upgraded. (Except for memory) It might work well as a seldom used second PC or as something used for mainly email or word processing. The video chip in the motherboard is incapable of supporting DirectX 9. DirectX 9 is required for playing such games as The Sims 2. If you never ever want to play a game outside of the ones that come with the Vista OS go ahead and get this. It might be wonderful for you. Vista gives this system a 3.9 out of 10 due to graphics for user experience though so... you be the judge!
While it lacks the sleek look of the Apple Pro mouse, the 2 buttons and scroll wheel (also clickable) are all fully programmable with the Macally mouse driver. (The cost is a bit of processor time and memory.) Even without the driver installed, you do get left & right click and wheel scrolling, just not all the other choices. Right from the start it works with pretty much all applications, whether with or without the driver installed. (Running OS X, 10.4.2 on a G4 iMac)The shape is also slightly more comfortable in the hand than the Apple mouse; all that's missing is the look.
The IS-DV only records videos in the 'ASF' format, not MPEG-4. I bought one from 'egghead.com'. After 30 days, I contacted Aiptek to tell them the problem, they acknowledged that the IS-DV only records videos in the 'ASF' format. They said there is nothing they will do about it. Do not buy this product. Aiptek advertises that the IS-DV records video in MPEG-4 format, but it doesn't. 'Egghead.com' won't deal with me because they say I should deal with the manufacture after 30 days from the purchase date.
With our compact 35mm broken, and a vacation in Europe at hand, I finally decided to enter the digital age. I first intended to buy the 3100, but am really happy to invest the extra [money] for the 4300. The lense is a lot better, and the 4MB produce fantastic pictures.The possibilities with auto, manual, and the very helpful "scene" mode, which offers 11 optimized situational settings like portrait, landscape, beach/snow, sunset etc., are endless. The movie mode is also working great.The 4300 comes with excellent easy to install software (I use it on XP and Win98 without problem), battery charger, USB and video cable. A 64MB flash card (camera comes with a 16MB) holds 52 pictures on "normal" resolution. I experimented with online print ordering with the two major US brick and mortar retailers, and they both delivered great results. Even at the "normal" setting, a 8x10 print (!) shows not a single sign of visible rendering or pixels - you could never tell that the picture has been taken by a "digital".The battery life is ok, but can be somewhat short when working a lot with the monitor on. I therefore bought a second battery as a backup, and due to the lightingfast charging with the included charger, which by the way works on 110V as well as 220V in Europe, we ran never out of "juice".I highly recommend the accessory kit, which provides you with everything else you need: A nice camera bag, which holds camera plus all the cables and the charger. Furher it contains a card reader, a flash card folder for up to 8 cards, a lense cleaning rag, and an AC adapter, which is very helpful when working in an "outlet environment".Over all a fantastic very compact camera, which made us experience photography on a totally new level!
I bought this Monter Cable SS2RF Splitter, to split my comcast cable. It worked liked magic!! I now have the internet cable and the TV cable coming from the same spot and the signal still strong! I noticed no signal loss.Great splitter!
Great set of speakers. I purchased these to replace the earlier gereration JBL Wireless speaker system we had for a number of years and this 2.4G system is 10 times better for sound quality and clarity. Best investment of the year so far!
The gf has an '08 Honda Civic with a card slot beside the CD slot. I bought this SanDisk Compact Flash (CF) to PC Card adapter, and one of these CF cards:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008D76L0I use a universal card reader that came with my digital camera to load mp3s onto the CF card shown in the link.It works great. The touch screen on the car's dashboard allows us to browse folders and sub-folders. The card holds thousands of songs. We have lots of our favorite music in the dashboard of the car now.
I just received these in the mail. I bought them to go with my new iphone. They came really quickly. I haven't had them long so I'll give my first impression.1. These seem to be pretty high quality, especially for the money. The fabric surrounding the cable makes me feel like these will be more sturdy than the headphones that came with my iphone. The headphones themselves fit inside the ear canal and block out a lot of background noise. I mainly listen to podcasts so the sound quality is more than for my needs.2. The lanyard style is a little weird. The mic(with answer button) is located pretty far down the cord. This is because the headphones are designed to be worn around you neck. Worn this way, the mic is in close enough prominity to you mouth to work well although I haven't tried the mic yet. Upon contemplating I think I will like the lanyard style b/c my headphones won't be jerked out of my ears when the cable gets caught on something.
Its small and heavy, and it has great movement for elevator and alierons. Rudder control is nice. The only bad review I have about this joystick is that it was made for right hand use only.
Received wireless adapter in record time, as promised, and laptop connected to existing WiFi network within minutes - that is, not by following the instructions with the adapter (which didn't work) but rather by inserting after XP was active and it recognized and installed without incident.
Works great if used correctly.This antenna needs to be directed toward the stations for great reception. Also, it helps to either be in an attic or on a pole outside.It's not meant to replace rabbit ears as it gets far off signals.
Everybody else has said all the good things about this camera, I need to document what I found to be negative issues (for me anyway). My first outing with this cam was at an air show. There was 20 MPH winds and bright sunshine. I need to stress that the microphones for the 5.1 surround are very sensitive to wind noise. I have 1.5 hours of really cool video, but when I play it back through my home theater, the sub woofer rumbles from the constant wind noise, making the playback annoying to listen to . Web research has told me to use a Band aid over the holes on windy days.Now on to the touchscreen viewfinder. Being a little OCD, I have an issue with touching the screen and wiping off the fingerprints, but that's my problem, not Sony's. In the bright sun, it was nearly impossible to see what was on the viewfinder, so trying to follow a moving target like a jet or airplane, was a real challenge. I'm also chronologically vision impaired, and must use my reading glasses to see the screen. Next camcorder will have a viewfinder for sure. I'm hoping that my next recording session (a graduation) will produce better results.
The purpose of my review is not for this product itself, but for Amazon's stellar customer service. I just felt it necessary to post a testimony. I'm just an average online consumer who occasionally orders products online. I have no affiliation with Amazon; nor do I know anyone who works for them. I have enough experience with online shopping to see differences in customer service.With Amazon, I've ordered products ranging from books, electronics, small appliances, and "other". I've never had a problem with security with my credit card. And all the products that I've ordered from Amazon, whether direct from them, or, was forwarded to an associate of theirs, arrived on my doorstep on time or rather, more typically, ahead of the estimated delivery dates INCLUDING DURING THE MAD RUSH OF THE HOLIDAYS!For the products that I have ordered through Amazon, I have also experienced the value (cost savings). I can state that fact because I have performed in-depth research on the products that I have purchased before I hit the "OK" button.After I order my items, Amazon emails "status" notifications. I can also log in and check the status of my order anytime that I want.Only once, I needed to return an item to Amazon at no fault of theirs; I had ordered the wrong item. I returned the item unopened, completely in the same condition as they had sent it to me, and then ordered the item that I really wanted. Amazon credited my account within 3 business days of receipt of my returned item. And, I was delighted they credited me back the cost that I paid out of my pocket for shipping the item back to them. There was a minor hiccup with the return where initially Amazon thought that I had used one of their prepaid labels to ship the item to them. When I emailed them explaining the mixup, within 24 hours, they emailed me a formal apology and adjusted my account.I realize that each circumstance is looked at by Amazon, as they do have return policies in place. And perhaps as you read my testimony you are muttering something different. I can only account for my experience with them.If you are in doubt of ordering anything online through Amazon, you can be sure that they are stellar in customer service. In my experience of dealing with various online and various in-store customer service, I honestly thought this particular Amazon "return" experience was going to be a nightmare. They made it so easy. Amazon should be an icon and an example for other companies on what customer service is about.
I've owned a Toshiba SD-3205 for about four years and absolutely love it. However, it wouldn't play DVD-Rs so I decided to upgrade to this model. I was shocked to find that this newer model was severely lacking in comparison: You can't change discs while you're watching, the simple and great joystick-type remote was gone, the player was buggy and slower to respond, the optical audio output was gone, and you can't select a disc by number. I returned it, had the firmware upgraded on my old (but high-quality) SD-3205, and enjoy watching DVDs (and DVD-Rs) again. Sad to say it, but Toshiba really dropped the ball on this product line, especially since it started out so right.
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 product is simply the best portable product currently available. Has a 3 inch screen yet is easily handheld. I use rechargable NiMH (purchased from Amazon)with good battery life (I have two sets). If price is not a overriding concern, this is the product to buy.
Great design and great user interface, this GPS has a superb LCD screen in both day and night mode. The fine tuning of this unit is what makes it so powerful. Features like AVOID TOLLS and "Speed Check" which gives you a subtle warning that you are exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph for example make the unit extremely functional. The unit does occasionally get confused (Chicago - roads above roads confuse the GPS) and roads that dead end near your location (Cul-de-Sacs) seem to throw it for a loop, but other than that its gets YOU THERE or at least very close to your destination.I have noticed the battery life is very short, so you need to keep it plugged into the AC/DC unit in your car. The GPS sticks to a plate that can be attached to your dash or the window, the dash plate is nice and works well. FYI. Comes with a sticker that tells potential thieves that the GPS in this car is PIN protected. Great idea in theory, but bad in reality, as many people won't deploy the PIN setup, the thieves will smash the window just to see if you have a GPS in the car. I didn't use the sticker.The unit also has Traffic Warning/Avoidance which I am still playing with, in some cities it doesn't seem to find the traffic channel which it gets from a radio signal (e.g. FM 96.7). Very useful during rush hours. The GPS will route you around the slowdowns/backups.The unit needs a POI (Point of Interest) update as some major POI's seem to be missing or are difficult to locate.With all that said... Highly Recommended. Great unit and great tech support from Navigon.
I have flown over a million miles with this bag and bought another to replace the one I bought like it 5 years ago.. It doesnt snag like many fabrics.. he computer compartment will hold both your laptop AND IPAD.. keeps them tight and safe.. Only issue I had is I packed it to tight and messed up the zipper.. came off track.. it was my fault but a caution not to do the dumb thing I did.. zipper doesnt work very well after that... This was after I had used it for about 3.5 years... I wont make that mistake with the new bag.... I'd definitely recommend this bag!
This is a great unit for hiking or biking. The tools for driving are a little weak but that's not the main reason for buying this device.
Was looking for an ipod power cable that would let me also plug in a microphone. This is one of the few that I could find. As a bonus it's a general purpose USB charger for your car!
The disk is a great storage device. I bought it through Amazon with my new Kodak Easyshare camera. The price was right, my disappointment was it shipped from another supplier. Coming from another supplier I spent more on the shipping of this disk than the cost of the disk itself. AND I could have gone into any local store and purchased this disk for much less. Live and learn the Amazon way...
Terrible Tech support! Don't waste your money. Disconnection problems are constant. The documentation that comes with it is useless. I would have given it a rating of no-stars but...
earlier model and the display went out little over one year. warranty is over with and they want 350 for a replacement display, I can buy an android tablet for that much. also it had sharp edges and cut a dime size hunk of skin out of my roommates knee because he accidental touched it as he walked pass it. there wasn't any special hard drive mount on my model lc188 other then screws. very poor airflow you have to pay extra for the extra two fans on the model I bought. my model looks just like this one so if you have kids, a dog or cat check the edges of the DVD drive opening.
I received a cast-off Garmin GPS unit when the original bracket failed. I ordered this item, received it promptly, assembled and installed it easily, and for at least the first few uses it has worked perfectly. I generally only have my GPS mounted in the car when I expect to need it, so I attach and remove the suction cup regularly. Through the first several cycles I see no reason to anticipate a loss of suction, or vulnerability of the small lever one uses to create suction. At this price it is hard to argue with.
I purchased this player about 2 years ago, and it has been used hard and often by my 4 year old daughter. I actually would have expected it to break by now - as anyone with a very busy small child will attest to - but it just keeps on working. Recently, the car adapter went out, but with the workout it usually gets, that is understandable. If you want a durable dvd player for the car, this is a good investment.
I tested out a couple of the other headphones along with these and I found these to be the best.I tried the Bose Tri-Ports and the bass was good but it drounded out the mids and the highs were kind of ringy.I also tried the sony mdr-v600's and I was very dissapointed with those. The lows and mids were ok, and they had good bass, but the highs piercing.Finally I tried these and they were definately worth the money. The Bass is perfect due to the 50mm drivers and the mids are clear. The highs are a little hissy if you turn up the volume loud...but that is just on a standard cd player with no equilizer. They sound good with a cd/mp3 player or computer, but they sound much better if you have them for DJ use or if you have some type of equalizer. Overall I would say they are a good deal for the money and they are some of the best phones out there.
This Box is Awesome....Excellent INvestment...you won't regret buying this IPOD dock system....the sound quality is just Phenomenal!!!! it sounds like a big sound system and it has a remote...BEst ever...nothing that comes out after this dock will compare...or it will be extremely tough to beat!
I have had my ipod 30G for several months now. Play lists are very simple to create and maintain. I have many photos and several books on it, yet I have not used 20% of the memory. With an optional arm band I can do the most rigorous workouts in the gym and not miss a beat from Willie. I have found the menus very easy to use. I have not owned it long enough to rate its longevity. I have had no (fingers crossed here) problems to date. Being a bit older than a baby boomer I am still amazed at how small such a powerful tool can be. It is worth the money to me. That's all I have to say about that. JW
Having been through a few pairs of these, I prefer the earlier model (recent pairs have the same model # but aren't exactly the same). The sound is less balanced now... there's a bump in the mid bass which some will like. But for me, the sound quality isn't quite as good. Maybe they're fakes, I really can't say. Regardless, they are still very good, and a great value for the money - just not quite what they used to be IMHO.Today the right ear bud gave out for no apparent reason... nothing visually wrong with it, cord is in tact. I got about a year of heavy use out of them so that's acceptable for the price. The cord isn't particularly durable.I still have my first pair from a few years ago... I replaced them because the cord is semi shredded but both buds still work. Listening to them now, I still prefer the sound on these, it's not a dramatic difference but it is more balanced.A plus for these is that the size is perfect, they don't stick out of your ears very much at all. In the winter you can wear a beanie over them, no prob. Some other pairs stick out too much to do that comfortably.These are easily a step up from stock iPod buds and the like. I'm undecided on buying another pair of these or looking elsewhere.
Step down or step up, not sure which is a better term. You step up from the lense but down from the filter. Oh well, if you have a lense that takes 62mm filters & want it to take 77mm(most pro's choice) filters you need this...or something like it. This is a all metal(not sure if it is aluminum or brass) step down ring. B+W is a company known for their excitent product's. You can tell by the price, :) but they do. I have used their filters for years & I will continue to use them becasue of their quality. Could you find cheaper, you bet. But for me I like the quality.
This is the most satisfying product I have ever purchased i think, there is not one flaw and i cannot even try to create a reason which I am disappointed, the best I can do is that I wish the headphone jack was one the other side. I have searched around endlessly and after constant disappointement with electronic store selection, I decided the just buy these, even though I never tried them, based on the recommendations, no regrets.Sound quality: ExcellentAmbient Noise cancelling: Very ExcellentProximate Noise cancelling: Very GoodComfort: Excellent (no discomfort after 4-hour plane trip)If you have the money, you have probably already bought the bose, but if you want the most for your money, no doubt this is where it's at, you will not be disappointed.
The cable performed as expected and much lower in price than in any store I have seen. Information provided before the purchase was adequate.
While this printer may not match up to others in the specifications department, It is an excellent multifunction device for the price.SetupI was able to plug in this All-in-One, connect it to my wireless (WPA protected, 802.11 G) network, and download drivers to print and scan in no time. All of this can be configured using the controls on the unit. The wireless is a great feature because it allows you to place the unit anywhere in the house without having to worry about being near a computer or running wires.Setting up the device was simple, but the thing that simply amazed me is the support for this device.Sure, they have drivers for win 9x/NT/2000/XP and even Vista. No big surprise there, they even support 3 versions of Mac OS X.What absolutely blew me away is the Linux support. They have RPM and DEB packages for printing, faxing, and scanning. I was able to print with CUPS and scan with XSane on my Ubuntu laptop over my wireless network with very little trouble. I didn't even have to compile anything!I can now Print and scan from 6 computers in my house running 4 different Operating Systems (windows XP, Ubuntu 6.10, Ubuntu 6.06, and Mac OS X) and it only took one afternoon to set it all up!!!! This is unheard of. I will buy brother components from now on because of this alone.Printing:This is not the fastest printer in the world, but the speed is ok for light use. Pages come out clean and neat with decent quality.I have printed a few pictures on high gloss paper. They turned out really well, again, you can probably do better, but the average users should be satisfied.Scanning:Scanning over the network is a snap (even in Linux), and I have had no problems with it. Again, there are faster scanners, and the document feeder only holds 10 pages at a time. This is targeted at home users. I think it holds its class very well.Memory cards:you can scan and print with memory cards using the on screen controls. This is a handy feature if you just need to make a quick soft copy of a document or print a snapshot off of your digital camera.You can scan documents to JPEG or PDF, and you can print from JPEG. The device lets you choose resolution for scans and print sizes and layouts for photos. It will even print contact sheets for you.Ink:This unit uses permanent print heads. What this means is that you do not have to buy a new print head every time you buy new ink cartridges like you do with lexmark and HP. The advantage is that Ink cartridges cost less, the disadvantage is that the printer needs to clean the heads more often (it does this automatically) to keep them from drying out so you will use a little bit more ink. This is really only noticeable if you don't use the printer very much. You will see the ink slowly get used up.This unit also has a fax and voice messaging (answering machine) built into it. I have voicemail and an online fax service so I have not been able to try these features.I have had this printer for 3 months, and I have been sold on it from day 1. It is a very practical and well thought out printer with excellent software support.''UPDATE: I have had this printer for a year and a half now and it is still going strong. No issues. It works flawlessly with every operating system I have thrown at it (Ubuntu all the way up to Hardy).
I've had this cable for a little over a year now. I usually unplug the cable from the outlet and computer and store it in my desk by looping it to keep my office tidy. I suppose it's a combination of the plugging and unplugging and looping that now usually leads me to having to jiggle the plug around so I can get a better connectivity. The cable still works but if I move or adjust my laptop, I lose connectivity. I suppose for the price, this cable is alright.
First of all this is by far one of the best formatted mp3 players out there. This player will allow the average person to transfer and play music with ease. The Creative Zen don't even make you use it's transfering software. One of my favorite features is the ability to select different playback options for selected music folders without having to make a playlist this feature is priceless. However, reliability for this and the lower 8GB microphoto is the absolute worst. The player will crash on you... no.. not 1 or 2 years down the line but 1 to 2 months down the line. I purchased the Creative 8GB Microphoto and right out the box I had software compatibility problems with the software that came with the player! I didn't think much of it because the player was still functional and it work beautifully for about 2 months then it just died. No disk clean-up, re-format or customer service tip worked...so I sent it back and because I loved the player so much I went and bought the Zen 30GB. Bigger mistake this player right out the box had format problems I didn't even get to put one song on it before it crashed. I tried to get the player to work by reformatting the disk and Blab, Blab, Blab but it was no use right out the box the player was useless. In addition to the out of the box crash was the faulty charging of the non removable battery. I charged the player for at least 28 straight hours only to get the one little red bar green to give you an idea of how far off there is probably 15 total bars... so after 28 hours of charging I still could not mustard up enough energy to turn on the player. All of this occur after the crashing of the player but charging of the player was still slower then other players. So if you have this player and don't have any problems with it consider yourself really lucky. However if you are on the market don't waste your time, until Creative Labs start making more reliable players with software that is useful their entire line will always be availible for refurbished purchase.
I have 4 of these in my office, and a 6500 (the predecessor) What a workhorse! It stands up to a lot of printing, prints fast, and the 96 & 97 cartridges hold a lot of ink! An added feaure is the slip flat top design, which allows you to put something on top if space is an issue.I will buy these as long as they make them!
I ended my search for a decent, affordabe monopod with the purchase of the Ezee-Pod. For the money, you really can't go wrong. It's sturdy, all black in color, easy to transport and maneuver. Weighs in at just under 2 pounds so weight may be a burden or annoyance for some, but it's fine for me and can double as a solid walking stick. The only thing missing that I would have liked is a ground spike at the tip (it comes with a rubber cap), but as long as you know how to operate and steady a monopod this shouldn't present much of an issue. I'd definitely recommend this monopod if you are looking for something cheap and effective.
Have used the Presto cookers for over forty years, my old one finally gave up. the cover handle started to crumble.It's just time for a new one, love to cook with them.
I have to say I was suprised how easily operated this camcorder was.Normaly theres something I don't understand. Although there's one thing I don't like.For me the camara uses a lot batteries it should come with a charger. But over all I think it's a good and easily used product.
Works great. Cleaned my 46" LED Toshiba no Problem. Cloth may leave some fibers, but if you clean it well enough and push everything to the edges, the fibers go away and brush off. I bought this based on reviews all around and this seemed like it would work the best. Pretty good price too, but I would it for quality, not price.
These were just what I was looking for to use in a Ford Expedition that has DVD player built in. The kids had managed to tear up old ones and the dealer wanted way too much to purchase replacements. These work great with system and were a very resonable price.
I am so happy we purchased the Coby Portable DVD player. I will say that my daughter has pretty much played this thing non-stop since we got it. We have not had ANY problems with it what-so-ever. The picture quality is great, it is very easy to operate and it provides hours of entertainment for my 13 year old. I checked out many different ' name ' brands before going with this Coby brand, I was sceptical about purchasing something I had not heard of before, but the price was perfect and it seemed to have good reviews from others so I took the gamble and purchased it. The gamble payed off and I hit the JACKPOT!!! I highly recommend this product to anyone wanting to purchase a Portable DVD player. A++++++++++++++++
I love everything about my new video Ipod except the battery life. The box claims it can play songs for up to 14 hours but I've found reality to be more like 8. I don't really watch videos on it but I can only assume that would deplete the battery very quickly.
I recommend this product from this seller. The arm is great for the price. Prompt shipping.
I bought the S800 to get true photo quality and am not disappointed. Comparing my S800 prints (from scans of professionally printed color film photos) with the original color prints, there was literally no difference to the naked eye. The ink management system is superior, and media handling is very solid with different kinds and sizes of paper etc. Time to print an 8x10 photo at highest quality on best glossy paper is 60-90 seconds. While I wouldn't recommend this printer for an office productivity use (there are cheaper ones better suited to that purpose), I'd give it a high recommendation for digital photo and graphic printing.
I have had these speakers installed for around six months now and have found them to be adequate. They may not be quite as good sounding as my old kicker 4" speakers but they have lasted much longer. I highly recommend these speakers simply because of how durable they are.
I purchased this mounting arm to orient my second monitor (LG IPS235T 23-Inch Monitor) in portrait mode; the monitor's stand does not rotate like that. I was very impressed with how solid this arm is. It was easy to position the arm exactly how I wanted and to lock down the arm with the included wrenches. Attaching the monitor was easy with the thumbscrews - I didn't need a second person to hold the monitor while I used a screwdriver.The arm mounts to a desk or shelf several different ways. This arm isn't limited to clamping on the edge of a desk; the clamp comes apart so the arm can be secured through a hole in the desk (such as a hole to route wiring through). I'm impressed with the thought that went into the design of this arm.The instructions are reasonably clear, though it took me a minute to figure out how to get the arm to pivot up and down (press the joint itself).This is a very sturdy arm - I would buy this product again.
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.
I've tried other brands of DVD's and they do not meet the qualifications that I need in a DVD. Fugi allows me to make a CD/DVD and play it in all three of my components that I use, including my car. The other brands would not do this. Work in some but not in all. I've stuck with Fugi for years and will continue to do so.
Wanted something that was easier to carry than an actual back pack and that was easier to load and unload my laptop in the airport. This bag is perfect for those needs. Best of both worlds with the backpack straps and shoulder strap. Very comfortable to carry around as well! I would recommend this bag to anyone and everyone!
I don't know if 16 gauge really is better then 22 gauge or not, but I figured that it was worth a try. At least I can count on the placebo effect to think that my speakers sound better ;)However, I do really like working with the thick wire better. It is so much easier to plug-in and un-plug speakers etc... For me, the 16 gauge wire is worth the price simply for that detail.
I really like these earphones and I think you will to. There are lite weight, Comfortable, sound pretty good, and they don't fall off. I live near a small 9 hole golf course that is never real busy and is not to much money to play 9. So I golf alone sometimes, when I do I hook the MP3 player up and a way we go. I clip the MP3 player on the back of my pants so the cord stays out of the way and I play golf. Like I said these stay on they are comfortable and sound good. You know I shoot better golf with these on usually 2 to 4 strokes lower than my average round with my friends. I don't wear them when I golf with others it seems like that would be rude, but if you play golf, then minus 2 to 4 strokes a round would be worth being rude don;t you think? Yes you can still here when some yells four and Hotel California never sounded so good. I have had these for close to a year now and they are still in good shape, but I am buying a couple of back up pairs
I've read a number of reviews that indicate that the Nortech Navigator would be great IF it were able to be upgraded.First, the Navtec maps are updated as of 2006 with Destinator version 5.7.2. If you want to upgrade to the newest 6.0, (while there isn't a great deal of difference unless you use it in some very specific areas of the country), you can do so by purchasing the software from Destinator directly or through one of their online retail distributors.You have a choice between a USB connection or an SD card ... and the card IS accessible through the menu options.Effectively, the Nortech Navigator is actually a Microsoft Mobile 5.0 device - and is easily upgradeable as such. If you are using Windows Vista on your PC, you'll need to download a driver from Microsoft in order to sync the Navigator to your PC to upgrade from the CD.I have been using the Nortech Navigator for about 3 months and except for a few addresses that Navtec does not cover in its maps (not a fault of the GPS device), it has been a fantastic little GPS. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of the much more expensive units (such as MP3 player - who needs it?) or bluetooth (again, who needs it). But it does what it does well - and does it fast.HIGHLY recommended!
This cable is fantastic. I use it to hook my Xbox 360 up to a Samsung monitor that only has DVI inputs. The quality is fantastic and the difference between using this and the Xbox 360's VGA cable is noticeable the second you turn on the console. If you're using the 360's VGA cable because your monitor doesn't have an HDMI input, this is the perfect solution at a great price.
First I had 32" version of this TV (almost everthing same with features / design etc), that TV had few issues like the picture flickers on few channels snd sometimes the pictures becomes so dark you dont know what is happening on the scene.I relocated and I had to buy a new TV here. Comprising on cost, I went in for this 27" Philips TV which offers (atleast lists many features) many features. Finally I find that the TV turns itself on its OWN on DAY 1. Thinking about returning the item.
(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!
I have been using these earbuds for about a month.First I verified that these were originals, as can be done by various sites online.At first when I tried them, they sounded kinda thin, and immediately I thought I might have got a fake.Then I remembered reading reviews which suggested changing the silicon adapters.That certainly did the trick.Although these are no match (in sound quality) to over-the-head headphones (I compared them to senn HD-212pro's), they have really good sound quality.I like bass, so there is plenty of that here.I really like the asymmetric cord which allows to sling the cord around the back of the head so it doesn't get in the way.I have yet to try better earbuds for this price.
This printer is worth every penny of its approximately $250 cost. I spent a great deal of time researching all color laser printers before purchasing this one; I'm glad I did. The quality of color copies is excellent, it was very easy to set up, it does not jam, the paper tray is very easy to load and it is very space efficient. It is not a super fast printer but I do not print high volumes. I would buy one again. Highly recommended.
So these head phones are OPEN, so the point is that they emit sound out of them. I bought them knowing this and they are great. The main issue i have is my iphone case sort of crowds the 1/8 output so the headphone jack comes out when im walking around with it. if i take off the case it doesnt happen. The iphone also is a little underpowered but it still sounds great. my amp certainly makes it sound a lot better. they're also a little hot cause of the felt, but thats fine since its cold 8 months out of in new englandEDIT:After having these for more than half a year now, these are still amazing. they're real comfortable and built like tanks. i use them a few hours a day almost every day and not a single problem with the cables. i got an iphone case that wasnt too big and now dont have connection problems, so that problem was fixed. the cord is also super long, but looping some of it and tying it with a cable tie did the trick. i've been amazed with the quality. getting these for $45 was a real steal.
I was using an old ball mouse that was not very functional. Really like the new Microsoft optical mouse, very smooth operation. Would recommend this product.
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.
Just got my wireless router today and it was up and running in no time, as expected. My Optimum Online connection worked immediately, since it's just DHCP, and my Vonage phone service worked flawlessly.Just to comment on other reviews made on this product:1) You *can* turn off the wireless feature. Just go into Setup, Wireless Settings, and uncheck Enable Wireless Access Point.2) I could not get AOL for OS X working either, but it is not Netgear's fault. It is AOL's fault. Apparently their OS X client has issues connecting through any router using NAT (firewall), as I had this same problem with my old Linksys 4-port wired router. AOL had me create a new network location earlier this year, and blamed the OS. Go figure. AOL worked fine before I put in the router, and from other posts on the web, it only happens with the OS X client. Setting the Default DMZ Server to the IP of my Mac allowed AOL to connect with no problems, but this leaves my computer completely exposed to the Internet.
This is expensive for a pci graphics card. You are better off investing in a newer system than upgrading a dying model. This video card costs as much as cards that are way better performers. This card can play some new games, but expect them to run very slow. This card should only be bought if there is absolutely no way to upgrade to a better computer. This card might have been good a few years ago, but as it stands today it is obsolete. You can purchase an agp version of this card cheaper, but it is still old becoming obsolete. You can purchase an ATi x1600 for around the same price, and get much more bang for your buck.
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.
I would not recommend purchasing this player. The software for synching it to a Windows PC is not user friendly and I frequently encountered errors when trying to load music on to the player. The player itself seemed to be very slow when it came to loading a newly selected song. Much slower than what I have experienced using an iPod and Creative Nomad MP3 player. My player has been sent in for repair three times for issues with the firmware. I therefore would suggest passing on this one unless you like a product that does not work reliably.
I was looking for a decent headset for my computer with the primary purpose being Internet telephony. I wanted something inexpensive, functional and comfortable (I settled for two out of three). I boiled it down to the Plantronics SR1 and this model. I chose this model because of the volume and mic control on the cord of the device. I don't have any complaints about the mic quality, but the sound output crackles slightly when listening at higher volumes (but what do you expect for $...?). Overall it works quite well and my only complaint is that the headset is too tight (even for my smaller head), so I had to strech it out a bit.
I too have a Dell laptop and this Hard drive works great.
I have been using palm programs for years, but they are limited to mostly personal use. I'm self employed and need to improve my way of doing business i.e. inventory control, customer listings and pricing. Then I need to combine the 3, which is where Palm becomes limited. I purchased the 2795 with the intent of combing all of the above through a program using quickbooks.My Wife gave me a Sprint Mogul for my wedding anniversary which uses Windows Mobile 6 and active sync 4.5. It has basically taken over synching with my computer disabling the 2795 using active sync 4.1.I know this is supposed to be a review of the 2795 which is an easy to learn and use Pocket PC. But I have a problem because I'd like to use the 2795 as my primary tool in my business but, so far I havent found an upgrade for it. Can you help me?
This item arrived promply in good condition and as advertised
I'm using this UPS on the following system --HP Pavilion Media Center m8430f -- Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q6600, 4GB RAM, 750GB HD,nVidia GeForce 8500GT 8500 GT 1024MB 1GB DDR2 PCI-E 16X 128bit Video Card VGA/DVI/CRT/TV-out,M-Audio Studiophile AV 40 Powered Speakers,Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Inkjet Printer (Silver),ViewSonic VX1940w 19-inch Digital/Analog Widescreen 1680 x 1050 Hi-Res LCD Monitor.While playing a CD at full speaker-volume (near 40W) without distortion, running several MS Office applications, running a long printing job on the Epson, and doing a Virus Scan with Kaspersky IS 2009, the Loading Level ranges from 16%-23% (usually sits on 17%-19%) on this UPS, and it runs without interruption during a "Deep Battery Test" for about 18 minutes until the test depletes the battery to around 20% and then aborts.This is plenty of power and power-duration for a high-performance system like this. I'm very happy with this purchase. It's been working without a glitch for 4 months now, so I felt it was safe to post this review after this much testing.
I bought this to replace my SD600, which had an internal memory card error occur. This camera takes AWESOME picts....hardly ever blurry now.BUTit's not sturdy like they used to be. I dropped it from about a foot out of a side pocket while in a leather canon case, and the focus mechanism is shot. the image stabilization is all messed up now, and it is non-functional.Powershot used to mean robust, and metal-cased. not anymore.I had a S110 for 6 YEARS. i dropped it a BUNCH of times. From 4 feet to asphalt, to carpet, to concrete, sending the battery and memory card flying. I had DENTS on the case, pieces missing, and it still worked. I kept it as a shrine to the robustness of the design. this thing took ONE hit in a case 2 months old and is done.great camera....just buy a hard padded case. no more thin cases for this one. Canon is turning into Mercedes-Benz....too much in one package for nothing to go wrong.I am gonna get an SD1000....classic design, NO I/S, and a METAL case. My father has this and it's GREAT. I am on an SD200 right now, but i know it's gonna take it since it isn't feature laden with sensitive pieces.
It works great i hung a 60&#34; tv on it an it has plenty of adjustments. Its very heavy duty and will hold alot of weight
I have a Canon 5diii, it does not come with built-in flash, although 5diii performs great in low light condition, but I need a flash just in case, at the beginning I am looking for a 580 exii, but realized for my use the 430 exii will do just fine, this 430exii does not disappoint, I m extremely happy with this purchase.
I GOT THIS IN OFFICE DEPOT, I OVER PAID A LITTLE BIT, (LIKE USUAL IF NOT FROM AMAZON). BUT THAT'S ALL RIGHT. I THEN TESTED IT ON MY LAPTOP AND SEVERAL OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT LCD'S. IT REALLY CLEANS LIKE ADVERTISED, NO SMUDGES LEFT ON SCREEN (LIKE OTHER CLEANERS LEAVE) AND AN ENTIRE KIT IS AMAZINGLY THOUGHT OF. "A LITTLE BULKY I MIGHT ADD" BUT NOT A BIG ISSUE FOR ME. SO I WON'T GIVE IT 3 OR 4 STARS LIKE OTHERS DO....LONG STORY SHORT. I DO RECOMMEND IT, IT'S LAST YOU A LONG TIME BECAUSE IT'S A LOT OF CLEANING SOLUTION IN THAT KIT AND THE INCLUDES A LARGE CLOTH WHICH'LL CLEAN YOUR TV'S WELL.GOOD LUCK.
I enjoyed using these cd roms and showing them off to my friends. Now everyone wants to get their own.
I bought this rack with the intention of using it as a floor mounted multi-purpose rack. That is, storage of 360 and PS3 games, and blu-ray movies.The rack fits PS3 and 360 games very nicely. These cases have the same depth and looked very nice on the rack. The PS3 games did not fill up the width of the rack, but do not slide left or right and stay in place very well, giving it a nice full feel.Blu-ray movies, however, do not fit in this rack very well at all. There are noticeable gaps between each movie and the slightest jostle of the rack causes them to fall out. I would NOT recommend this rack to someone intending to store blu-ray movies.The floor mount for this rack is very simple. I read other reviews that indicated that it was wobbly and thought they were referring to the lack of surface area coverage. The reason this rack is wobbly, however, is because there is no secure attachment to the floor base. There are simply 4 little 'nubs' that fall into 4 holes on the base. Because of this, whenever the rack is touched, it moves in and out of those holes and if tilted forward, the rack just tips over.If you plan on keeping it floor mounted forever, I would suggest super-gluing the rack to the base. That would solve the stability issues for the most part.TL;DR: this is a perfect rack for storing regular dvd movies, 360 games, or PS3 games. I would certainly recommend it. I would NOT recommend it for blu-ray storage.
It is as good as other big name LCD monitors, but is about $100 less expensive.good:* It has both digital and analog inputs.* It has build in speakers.* Nice looking.* Good build.bad:* Speakers are not loud enough.
I can't add much to the rest of the reviews here, but you definitely won't be disappointed with this camera. It's got everything you will ever need.The quality is perfect, usability is excellent. Enough said.
Transfer times in my home network have decreased tremendously now that I'm taking advantage of the gigabit connections on my computers. Setup couldn't be easier, looks great, lights indicate 100 or 1000 Mbps connection (very satisfying to see the green instead of amber lights!), very inexpensive considering the quality.Recommended!
I recieved my GPS suction cup holder much earlier than estimated time of arrival and it works soooooo much better than the one that came with that GPS unit it was always losing suction and falling off....so as far as product quailty and delievery date I could not be happier!!!! Highly recommended.
Just to start off, it is impossible to even get any good sound out of these speakers. I got these with the dell, and they have nice sound, but the volume is really bad. The volume control is in a bad spot (ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SATTELITE) really annoying. Also, you can get much better sound out of the JBL creature speakers, JBL invaders, and the JBL soundsticks. All of the JBLs sound better and look much better with an apple. These speakers are made to look good with PCs which they do, but NOT AN iBook!!!!! They sound okay, don't look great, for speakers they are just mediocre.
The 800IS is a very nice camera, it takes steady shots, even in lower light conditions, is snappy starting up and takings pics is very quick. It also processes the pictures well, so that digital camera noise is filtered out quite nicely.Unfortunately, you're stuck with a fairly small, low res 2.5" LCD screen. Once you've used one of the newer 3" screens such as on Panasonic's Lumix FX50, you'll never go back. As well, I had to eventually take mine back because there were about 5 dead pixels on the LCD. There's also a few options they could have dropped, such as the ability to pick and isolate a colour while shooting and bleed the rest to black and white. An additional gross oversight is the lack of automatic bracketing. This is where the camera will actually shoot three pictures, automatically over-exposing one and under-exposing the other, for situations where correct exposure is questionable.Otherwise, though, it's not a bad camera.
Great fan.... The fan moved so much air that I beleive my case was moving forward!!! really... A super fan. good value for the money I spent>
I have read just about enough of these reviews. Obviously no one here even owns the product.Knowing that if I wanted a true end to end Denon solution there really was no other choice. I reluctantly purchased my first AKDL1. I was blown away. I immediately ordered two more so I could use a rotation system of my own design. Now I can be sure that I always have a broken in spare on hand.Donna Summers and Peter Frampton never have sounded so good. The music may have stopped improving but playback technology marches onward.
Having had a Canon printer before and loved it, I was anxious to try this one after a couple of years of using a donated HP (which I hated). The Canon is superior in every way to every printer I've ever used. Not only does it print nicely, it makes great copies. The fax and scan functions are relatively easy to use, and most of the functions on the machine are intuitive. Unlike my HP, it operates flawlessly with no vibrating, smearing, grinding noises, or any other problems. I love the fact that you can buy the ink colors separately, and they're very inexpensive. If you're used to shelling out $39 for an HP tri-color cartridge, you'll be happy to pay $7-$8 for each color and $12 for black. I used to hate buying a new tri-color cartridge just because I was out of one color. Canon puts so much more thought into how their products work than other makers seem to. The one thing I do not like about it is that when I am making color copies, if I dally too long between copies (and that's not very long--maybe a couple of minutes), it reverts to black and white without signaling me. I've ruined some expensive photo papers because of that, and I really wish they would correct that feature. I have to remember to check the "Color" button before every color copy (and I tend to forget). Other than that, I couldn't be happier with the Multipass MP730.
I was disappointed with the quality of this item. The colors are faded and the materials are second class.
I have to agree with other reviews that have had the CONSTANT paper jams. I have the 300n which is network ready, so I'll just focus on the core functions of this model since they're identical otherwise (and BTW, there are NO problems with the 300n's network connectivity. Quite impressive actually).This printer delivers very impressive color quality even on the draft setting, and it's fairly quiet as documentation suggests. The printing speed is par for the course for a laser. I like the quality a LOT, but as with other reviews, it's problem is that it jams almost constantly. A printer is no good if it can't print.Here's what I've discovered: After going through several different brands and types, it only seems to like paper that has a rougher surface. The smooth surfaces will jam immediately, and you'll be hard pressed to force it to print with any of it. So what DID work? Well, interestingly, I had a ream of OLD paper around, so I decided to try it, and it went without a hitch. The paper's specifications are Xerox brand, 4200 DP, 20lb, substance: 20, grain "long". The surface of this paper was "rougher" than all the others I tried which were very smooth by comparison, but this is the only paper that DOES work without a problem. And, since I'm looking at 1/2 a ream left, I have to try to find some just like this and hope it doesn't cost a bloody fortune.It's a darn shame this printer is just WAY too picky about its paper. I was going between this brand and another which was only a little more expensive, and now I'm kicking myself. I've got a lot of printing to do, and I just can't babysit this thing!I can only give it 2 stars because I can't run it through its courses long enough for anything more in depth. Great quality, but a critical design flaw.Samsung, at the very least, WORK ON THE PAPER GRIPS!!!
My husband and I hike in some remote areas taking pictures of waterfalls and its always good having a spare battery along. Nothing worse then seeing that perfect shot and finding out your battery is dead.
This GPS mount was delivered exactly as pictured. It functions exactly like an OEM product, holding the GPS securely. Perfect replacement for lost mount and is cheap. What more do you want ? There are many vendors for this item and prices vary a lot. I got mine for a little over $5.
Okay, so you're thinking of buying an iPod. You've seen the iPod Touch and you've been blown away. Who wouldn't be? It's a great little gizmo. You can do a lot with it, surf the web, play Tetris, learn Japanese, do e-mail, play music and so much more, but if you're like me and have more music than you can shake a stick and you want to carry it with you wherever you go, then the iPod Touch just might not cut the mustard, storage wise.If it's just music or videos you want an iPod for. Or if you have an iPhone and you need a second device to carry around your music, then I'd heartedly recommend a 5th Gen iPod. Read on and see why.I was cruising Amazon, checking out small hard drives, as I wanted to carry all my music around with me. I somehow wound up the page for the Apricorn Bio Hard Drive, a beautiful little beauty, to be sure, but I don't really need to protect my music from prying eyes, or ears for that matter. However, I clicked on over to their website and I found something much better than an external drive. I found their upgrade kit for the 5th Generation iPods and I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.If you've got either the 5th Generation 30GB, the 60GB or the 80GB you are in luck, because not only do you have one great machine, but you can make it outstanding. Apple's current iPod Classic carries 160GB of storage, with the upgrade from Apricorn you can turn your 5th Gen 30GB iPod into a 120GB beauty and Apricorn throws in a new 580mAH battery with the hard drive along with all the direction and the tools you'll need to do the job yourself. Yeah, you don't have to send your machine to Apple to replace that battery. It's not that hard.But what if you've got a 5th Gen 60 or 80GB iPod. Well for over half a C note less than what a new iPod Classic costs, you can upgrade the iPod you have with 240GB of storage, yeah, 240 gigs, that's a lot of music. And you get a new battery with this upgrade, too. So, how hard is the upgrade to do. It took me twenty minutes, it's easier than you'd think. Once finished, hook the iPod up to you're computer and let iTunes do it's magic and you're good to go.The 5th Gen iPod is a solid music player even without upgrading. It's easy enough to sink it with iTunes and change the music on it. I wouldn't hesitate recommending it to anyone, but if you want more, well you can have it.
I find the Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Curling irons to be very gentle on thinning, delicate hair; no pulling or extremely hot temperature to frizz the hair. I have these curling irons in several sizes. This model has an easy to see and manipulate temperature control.
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.
The cartridges are not recognized by the printer as being full of ink so the annoying "low ink" indicator comes up everytime you print. I wouldn't say that it outweighs the savings, however it is annoying. As advanced as technology is these days there should be someone who can "reset" the cartridge and fool the printer into thinking the product is OEM and brand new.
Installed these speakers for an outdoor patio setup, and they sound terrific for their size. Surprisingly good bass response with ample treble for a nice, balanced sound. The bracket system is easy to install. The speaker wire can be connected either by using a banana plug or directly connecting the wire to the terminal posts. The jury is still out on how they will handle the AZ heat. Very happy so far.
If you're looking for a generic color printer, the C80 is most likely your best choise, even compared with more expensive printers. It is fast, economical, quiet (except for the paper-feed mechanism) and prints excellent quality text, graphics and images in both B&W; and color. I use it with XP, without any problems -- true plug and play, without the need of any driver installation.However, if you're buying the C80 for photo-quality prints, you'll probably get disapointed. Before I bought it, I read many user reviews describing the C80's photo prints as "dull" -- this is exactly the case. I tried a number of print options (and the C80 gives you plenty) on photo-quality Epson paper -- in all cases, the feeling was that the print came out OK, but didn't have the sharpness I was expecting ("dull colors" is the right word). Another disadvantage, is the print sizes: does not have the "bordlerless photo" capability, and needs some trial-error based adjustments in the print options to print even standard photo sizes (4x6, 3x5 etc).Very reluctantly, because it's a great printer, I decided to return for a true Photo Printer.
You have to repeatedly tug at this thing to get it to retract. The wire is very thin, so I'm thinking it will not last long.
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.
I run 1200+ miles per year and these are the best headphones for me and my MP3 player. I have been wearing these for at least the past 10 years. Besides daily running, I also wear these on my daily 20 minute walk to work and back and when doing chores (cleaning, gardening, cooking) on the weekends. I wear these on average for about 15-20 hours per week. Yes, I have to replace them about every 6 months but that's not due to any defect of the product, it's due to wear & tear & sweat. Alas these are not wireless and the cord often gets accidentally caught or hung up on something and all those "pulls" add up and stress the cord which eventually breaks down. I'm thankful the price is relatively cheap so that I can replace them easily. Today I found these available as a 6-pack at an even cheaper price so that's what I'm going to order.
This pressure cooker is an excellent addition to any home that has time constraints when it comes to cooking. It is an attractive pot also.
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 research when buying wireless headphones and looking at the reviews and the spects, I decided to go with this. Now I am a musician and very strict when it comes to sound quality.I bought these headphones because my wife would stay up watching Netflix while I had to sleep, or vise versa, I would play FIFA on my ps3 while she was asleep. Neither of was would listen to the tv comfortably at low volume levels knowing that we might wake up each other.Now lets talk about these headphones.Great crisp soundSurround sound feelVery light for their sizeExtremely comfortableThe range is over 350 ft. The equivalent Sony headphones that have that range are over $250 bucksI am a Bose fanatic and I will tell you straight up: don't expect to get the same bass response on these headphones. The bass is just enough but not very powerful. Unfortunately Bose does not make wireless headphones and if they did they would probably be around $300 dollars.For the $56 dollars that I spend on these I can't ask for more.I could tell you that Senheiser is a great brand. They make better wireless professional microphones than &#34;Shure&#34; (the most popular microphone grand) , trust me on this. I was surprised that Senheiser would make wireless headphones so affordable and even more that the fact that these headphones did such a great job.One of the features I love about the headphones is that it has 3 Channels in the 900 MHz range and if there is some type of signal loss (which hasn't happen to me yet) yet here is an analog dial which you move to get the optimal signal.Some people prefer their headphones to have a rechargeable system, but in my case I rather change the batteries in the middle of using them rather than wait a couple of hours until the headphones or batteries charge.
This item is excellent for the customer looking to protect their iPod. I had an older version of this case for an original iPod I own, yes I am a trendsetter since I bought into the iPod before all the hype...just messing! This case like my other case (my older 10 gig iPod still looks brand new thanks to the older case from DLO)is excellent. I am a daily user of the iPod using it in the gym I have dropped it countless times and on the concrete and it has held up without a scratch. The clear plastic cover in the front does give minor very very light cosmetic scratches (for all you upset about minor cosmetic scratches i say dont be so anal these arent the end of the world and you need to move on with your life what you need to is to complain to Apple for making the case out of stainless steel not brushless stainless steel as well as the front being lucite or whatever it is that loves to be scratched) but this is to be expected and is more than okay considering if you drop it on the ground with no case your iPod will be dented and scuffed. The use of this case is excellent with all controls easily accessible as well as its multifunctional waist clip and arm band which I have used for numerous marathons. This case is highly recommended the only thing it needs is waterproofing but if you want that I recommend OTTERBOX.COM where I bought a waterproof case for my iPod mini for my runs outdoors.
I started having problems within a week of purchasing this item. The fans would just randomly stop working. I would have to tap on it and set it a certain way on the table for them to start working then, in the middle of a game/work/email etc I would shut down due to overheating because the fans stopped working. I realized if I maneuvered the cord a certain way the fans would come back on so this is how I used it for about a month and it not only stopped working 70% of the time but after about 2 months I could no longer plug it in, the little metal thing that you plug the cord into was gone...if I shook it I could hear it rattling around inside. I did not save the packaging and do not have my receipt but I know I paid over $30.00 for this piece of crap. Please, I am begging you, donate the money to charity before you throw it away on this product!!! I couldn't choose less than 1 star.
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.
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.
These are a great pair of lightweight headphones. I bought these headphones about a month ago and have gotten great use out of them. I highly recommend all Skullcandy headphones to everyone.
i am completely in love with my zen. seriously. i don't get attached to gadgets, but i looooove it. i have over 300 pictures and 1200 songs on it so far and don't crack 4 gig. it will be a lifesaver on my next uk flight.yahoo's music engine works with the zen but not the ipod. for around 10 bucks a month, i can put almost any freaking song i could possibly want on not only my laptop but my zen. no more buying cds almost ever!!!
Sound quality is great, the range works as stated and the speaker picks up the signal indoors or out. I picked up a distribution amp from Radio Shack and have two for my outoor room...much less expensive than wiring the additional room to my indoor stereo. A great buy!
As an Over-The-Air antenna user, I decided it was time to get a TV with an ATSC tuner to ensure I'm getting a good signal and that I didn't need to do any antenna work on the roof. In the icy mid-west, I'm not planning on going up on our roof next February. I'm glad to report that everything works perfectly. I didn't need to get an actual HD antenna and all of the local broadcasts come in strong from about 30 miles outside of the city.My only complaint is that the "guide" button only seems to work for satellite or cable, not for the ATSC tuner. I've seen other TV's, such as the 32" LG, where this works as it should.I was originally apprehensive about ordering a TV online since I'd hate to pay return shipping if it turned out to be DOA. After reading about others using Amazon's "White-Glove" service and it being an actual appliance delivery company, I was more comfortable going this route. I must have saved at least $200 over buying at a local electronics store by the time sales tax and shipping are factored in.
I had and recently returned a pair of ISymphony noise canceling headphones. Granted they are less expensive, but it seems you get what you pay for. I purchased these immediately after. At $99 these are an excellent buy. They almost completely block out sound, including voices, and the noise canceling feature itself cannot be heard. Perfect for cubicle life.I do not personally know how they compare to their Bose counterpart, but look at the current difference in price. I purchased the Audio-Technica based on other reviewer's comparisons of the Audio-Technica to the Bose.The case that comes with the headphones is really sturdy, with a handy little attachment pocket inside. They headphones seat snugly inside. If the case was dropped our squashed, the headphones would definitely be protected.Excellent Purchase!
Took some shots at night out at SpeedWorld last week of some riders doing aerials off ramps that put them 50+ feet above me and 70-80 feet away. My Canon T3i built-in flash gave me streaked images before at even 1600 iso and flood lights.With my new Canon 430EX II I was getting clear full exposure photos.
Love it. Rather than searching for the camera cords to view pics, I can just place memory card in the scandisc and save to my files or send to anyone I want. Very user friendly.
This Remote is quick and easy to use. I like the fact the it has two settings for more control.
(((Ok its been about a month i think since i got my new ipod. I just wanted to say its great but i need ed to buy a new case beacuse i was so scared of scratches. PLEASE BUY A CASE UNLESS YOU DONT MIND SCRATCHES BUY ONE AGENT 18 IS A VERY GOOD ONE GET IT.))) Yes i do own this new ipod first off im sure some of these reviews are people who have just touch or maybe even seen one. Anyway Apple is one of the most inovative companies in the world, in my opinion if it wernt for Microsofts monoploly on the world Apple would be have more product out than Microsoft. THe new iPod is no kids toy first off. They have taken all comforts and putthem into a small little white box which looks great. My last iPod i had was a iPod mini which i enjoyed very much. When i saw the nano come out i was blown away with how small it was and i could not wait to see the new iPod. Know first off when i saw it i really did not like it that much. I thought that the screen was a little too big and it looked unporportioned, NOW that was before i saw how thin it was and before it played video. Now when i saw the videos on the commercials most of thoses are not the actual picture but its taht good. THe screen is like high defination i dont know much about it but it looks stunning. The size is another huge improvment its less than a inch thin it weighs less carrys more and does more why could you not like THIS, (the only thing i could see as a problem is lossing it in some papers and throwing it away or sitting on it) but thastis if a idiot bought it. The battery life was also improved which is nice but videos last about two hours just music is fifteen i think photos are three or four but i cant remember. Still it is very nice to have video even if it does last for only two hours. Itunes is also fair priced i think two bucks for a tv show like lost is a very good price. SOngs of course are just one dollar. All in all Apple has really made everything about the new iPod perfect (for right know wond what they can do next) and has made it user friendly and easy to use. THe price may seem a little high but trust me its worth it. As for the two models the thirty gig and the sixty gig i think in my opinion you shpuld go with the thirty gig its the perfect amount and Apple will make a new one in two or three years so save it for the next one. Any waythe new Apple iPod is a perfect gift for you or someone else so its a definant 5 star item.
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 is a great quality cable. I used it to connect my router to the ethernet switch. I did not see any difference in speed plugging in my ethernet cable to the router directly or the ethernet switch.
This is the best frame i have seen, good price, awesome quality, a lot of functions... i really recommend!!
Ordered one of this item along with many others [I qualified for FREE shipping] to see if in fact it was just ONE blank DVD in a protective sleeve and IT WAS. Surely anyone could tell by the PRICE that this was just one (1) single DVD, NOT a multi-pack or spindle full of blank DVD's. 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. 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.
This rack is a monster! Can't come VIA UPS with its 105+lb. weight, but the truck freight was a good experience. A good company delivered, that's a plus! Rack box demolished, lots of empty space inside to get punched through. Inspected the rack for damage, NOT A SCRATCH! Coating (Powder Coat?) heavy and thick. Rack is well constructed. A couple of the bolt threaded mounts did loosen and spin on assembly, but nothing that a screwdriver used as a wedge didn't cure. Overall I thought easy to assemble. Very adjustable. Solid construction. Plenty of nuts and bolts for cases, shelves, ETC. provided.
Granted we've only had this TV for a couple of months, but I love it! The picture is amazing. Crisp and clear. My parents have its equivalant (1080p with up-sampling) in a 56" Samsung and this Sony is by far the better product. The color is more true and the picture more crisp. Also, I noticed the Samsung kept having the digital squares on the picture. Like it was having trouble keeping up with the up-sampling..or something. Never seen anything like that on the Sony. Great product.
I ordered the charger and batteries the second week in January for my digital camera. I have taken about 120 to 130 pictures in the last two months and I am still on my original charge.I can't speak for professional photographers, but for this little amateur picture taker, these batteries have been great. (And the charger couldn't have been easier to use)
I ordered this for my Kodak EasyShare camera and it doesn't hold a charge. I threw away all the packaging before I realized it doesn't work, otherwise I would have tried to return it.
I purchased a refurbished lens from Nikon to save some money, and the lens was perfect-- except for the rear lens cap. The cap on the refurbished lens was made of cheap whitish-gray plastic that just kind of snapped onto the lens like tupperware. This replacement is MUCH better-- and it makes me a lot happier with my refurbished purchase.
For headphones with a name like "Bass Freq", I thought there would be a noticable difference in the level of bass put out. Wrong!! They actually sound worse than the cheaper ipod style phones that they are replacing, although they are considerably more comfortable. I have to push them way far in my ears to hear any bass at all (and then they just slide back out)! I would not recommend these and will probably go back to the old style phones. At least I know they sound good.
THIS SWITCH IS NOT GUARANTEED TO WORK WITH ALL KEYBOARDS. I wish they had made this clear to me when I purchased this switch on sale, I could have saved my money. I have a "multifunction" (pause, play, volume etc.) Microsoft keyboard; several times a day the keyboard stops taking input, and I have to unplug the switch from both computers to let it reset. This keyboard works fine by itself when plugged into a usb port on any of my computers. I called their tech support, after 20 minutes of fumbling with the product number, my name, email address; I finally was able to talk to the operator about their mis-documented hardware. The operator happily observed that it is difficult to test all keyboards, and that there are several multifunction keyboards that it does not work with. This didn't solve my problem, so she promised that tech support would call back in 24 hours. They did not call back. Fantastic; based on that one conversation, it appears that in order to use this switch, I will need to buy another keyboard, which defeats the purpose of buying it in the first place. This is my first experience with iogear, and it certainly will be my last.
This is a great "investment" for all people that spend hrs and hrs traveling. Now I can review my presentations, and confidential info not risking my privacy. I would recomend it with no hesitation.
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 purchased this unit and it's great, made my life easier because I was able to add DVD capability to my system without making things more complicated and without loosing the ability to view my VHS collection.DVD Section plays fine, and I was able to record a program on VHS while I watched a DVD, pretty cool!
The colors are very nice and vivid. I haven't always had good luck with off-brand inks, but this Eforcity ink seem great. You can't beat it for the price.
I bought the Sony NW-HD5 - about two years ago, because is had 20GB and a rechargable/replaceable battery, it worked fine for about two years, the the battery failed, for $50 I bought another one, which would't hold a charge, I sent that one back for yet another now it appears that the player failed, because the second battery will not hold a charge.The player only works now on AC-power. I replaced it with an Archos 604 with WIFI
I am a research executive by trade and as a result reviewed many IPOD speakers before making the purchase of the Harmon Kardon unit. They were a X-Mas present for my teenage son. While more money than most this speaker is durable, has great sound, and unbelievable base response. I own 2 sets of the Bose speakers that so many people praise and both sets failed in less than one year due to a faulty cord connection in the back of the unit. The Bose cost the same as the Harmon Kardon's, but in my view every aspect of the Harmon Kardon speakers are superior, especially the build quality.
I bought one for my son and one for my father-in-law for christmas. It has been very easy to use for both. I was worried about giving it to my father-in-law because he is not very good with high tech gadgets but he has been able to use it with no troble. The price is also a great value.
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 ordered this for my Acer laptop when the built in sound-card broke. The adapter itself is too big to fit into a USB port without blocking access to another, but they realized this and included a small USB extension cord, which is convenient & completely solves the problem. I'm running Vista, and upon plugging the device in, it was recognized automatically without the need for any manual driver installation. The reports from other reviews about it being rather loud are true, but I noticed no distortion and was able to get it to a perfectly reasonable level. I had no issues with audio latency either. Recommended.
OK, fine. I'm the first to admit that I'm not a tech head. That's why I always do my best to match product specs with the system I am buying for. After doing this to the best of my ability it was annoying to realize that this card did not fit into the PCMCIA slots on either of my 4 year old laptops. The company provided specs need to be more straight forward.
This is a great product! I have used MANY and have yet to find any that works as well as this one. My tv's had a lot of build up from the various products I have used. This one not only cleaned all that gunk off my tv it did it with 1 cleaning. I had no problem with the micro. towel. I will only buy this form now on.
Camera is fun to use and takes great pics for its size. But if you're looking for something pocketable and take-anywhere this isn't necessarily it. The screen breaks way too easily. I had it in the front pocket of my jeans and it cracked while I was tying my shoes! Cost to repair is 2/3 the cost of a new camera. I've had a few other cameras, bunch of cellphones, and PDAs, put them through much worse and never had problems with the screen. Canon wants me to pay for the repairs but instead I'm gonna put the money towards something that can survive a few shoe-tyings.
I'm using with my 42" HDTV. A dozen of over the air TV channel are crystal clear from this product. Nothing is perfect, it is a little bit bulky. If you do not have much time to watch TV, you can save money from monthly payment for Cable company and use this product with your new HDTV.Please Note:I am placing this product next to the window. If you want to use this product inside your house that do not have a window, not sure it would be work or not..please check another review.
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.
RoadPro GPS Navigation System - MAGELLAN w/ 4.3" Touch Screen Maestro 4000 GPS Unit with 4.3" Display and AAA Tour Book I ordered this item as a Christmas gift for my son and daughter in law, they are going to love it. The service and amount of time I received this product was great, the price was also very good. I can't comment on the actual product as it is a gift as I said. Overall, ordering this product from Amazon was a good experience. Thank you.
Ok, you've been warned. I originally bought an overseas equivalent through another source and it worked but wouldn't recharge. I got a refund and ordered Nikon batteries. If you are going to spend a thousand dollars or more on a camera, don't go cheap on the batteries. It's not worth it. I don't know if Nikon is designing an internal circuit to stop people from using other batteries (the way the computer printers are making ink cartridges to prevent them from being refilled and reused (some can be refilled them but won't work properly.) Bottom line, buy an authentic battery. And have more than one.BTW mine was for a Nikon D300. I have heard some of the earlier camera can use off brand batteries but apparently the newer ones are having issues.
This was a great TV for 1 year and 2 months (convienient for Toshiba that my warranty expired), but then one day I tried to turn it on and got sound but no picture. I took it to a repairman to hear that I was out of luck and that he has had a lot of the same problems with Toshiba (the panels going out). So if you want a TV for long enough for your warranty to expire then this is the TV for you. By the way customer service sucks and all they recommened was that I unplug the TV for 3 minutes and try it again...Don't buy this TV or any other Toshiba you will waste your money!
This is the fourth Lowepro case I own including a large camera back pack and the smaller Rezo 10. They are all well made and designed for their intended purpose. The Rezo line comes in progressively larger sizes to match any compact camera on the market. The Rezo 20 is perfect for the Canon S90 and has space with a separate flap for spare SD cards. The belt loop is well designed, large, stiff and has both velcro and a safety snap to keep it from coming undone. Because of its design, it can be attached to your belt without taking your belt loose. Overall, this is an excellent product that will last for years.
After 2 applications on my apple laptop..still smear!! Used their towel that was included. Do I try a third application? Just don't agree with the other reviewers with my experience. I was really looking for some magical stuff after reading all of the positives. But was disappointed to say the least. i wouldn't give water 1 star!!
I've been using a pressure cooker ever since I was young. Everyone in my family has one and they do last for a long time.Now, I cook professionally. One of my valuable cooking vessel is the pressure cooker. It takes really tough meat and make is buttery soft. I haven't tried cooking veggies on these things, just because they are more delicate than a piece of shank. By the way, I just ordered two for gifts. And it made from stainless steal.One word of caution though!!!... When cooking with this, make sure after you hear it whistle, turn down your heat to a low medium to a medium!!!.. All you want is a soft whistle. It's compared to having a roll boil and a boiling water; it's just a waste of energy. Violent whistling means, too much pressure is building up, not good coz, the food can only take a certain pressure to still be recognizable, and the pot can only take so much pressure. I've heard form a couple of users who neglected this "alarm", actually had their "tops" blow up. A couple of users also reported, they actually got burned by the steam. Also, if you have to move the pot while is hot and still whistling, do it carefully, make sure it level and place it down carefully or the pressure might burst the top off. But, don't let this scare you!!! Like any other tools, you have to know how to use them properly. A knife should be used with care. A pressure cooker!!! A LOT of care and common sense.Tips and advice: When cooking stews and other stuff, make sure you dont' have too much liquid or meat/veggies when cooking or you might end up with burnt food or worst, a stew geyser. If you need to add more stuff to the pot while it is still hot and whistling; care fully place the hot pot under running cold water and cold bath and wait for the pressure to decipate. Always clean the rubber seal coz, it does accumulate food residue. And always, always be careful with dealing with high pressure and high heat. Happy cooking.
This was a Christmas gift for my brother in law. Received here in Canada in no time (took about 4 days total)The item is working fine but since we knew what that thing could do, there were no surprises.Another good shopping experience with Amazon (.com or .ca for that mather).
Bought two of these for new MP3 players for my boys. They're rugged, well made and fit as well as can be expected for a generic case.
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!
I have a canon EOS Rebel EX and I purchased this to shoot at a wedding. I had previously shot indoor and was not happy with the stock flash on the camera. After using this flash I wish I had purchased it a long time ago. It is easy to use and found that bouncing the flash opens up a world of possibilities. I gave it five stars as I have not had any problems with it yet. I have only had it for a month and so far its great. I have never used any other flashes for the camera so I do not a have any advise as to which one is better. Don't delay buying a flash, it a must have.
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.
Do not buy this lens kit!!!. I almost destroyed my lens filter when I applied the cleaning solution. A milky film appeared all over the filter and almost didnt go away. I don't know if it was supposed to do that but it only made my lens filter a little foggier by leaving a trace of the milky film.
Ever have your stride thrown off balance because of a clunky mp3 player hanging on to your arm? Ever have problems with the sport band of your mp3 player not actually fitting your upper arm? Well the shuffle is absolutely amazing for longer distance running. It doesn't throw off your stride and can fit nicely on your shirt. Some people have problems that it doesn't show the songs, but it you are running you don't want to be always scrolling for songs anyway.
First, let me say that these do sound immensely better than the stock earbuds that came with my Zen, and they do a great job at noise isolation. To my ears, however, they are quite bass-heavy, with the bass being indistinct at that. As much as I wanted to like them, I have found myself wanting to hear more of my music and shall be looking into other IEMs to suit.
I loved this Cordless headset until I found another that was under fifty bucks which was just as good. (R*dio S***k)
I got this router mainly because of its price. I upgraded from a DI-524 D-Link router. I didn't even use the CD that came with it. I just plugged the ethernet cables and power cable in, go to 192.168.0.1 and it worked. I checked for updates for this router from time to time. Sadly, sometimes there are glitches and the wireless would not show up on other devices, but a simple reboot usually does the trick. Overall, this router is great for its performance and price.
Bought for new digital camera. Have now owned it for many months--maybe 6? And have had no problems. Gives lots of flexibility for taking long movies that I can edit down and email to the grandparents. Down side is that you can take SO MANY PICTURES (yay!) and then you end up needing more and more hard drive space! But at about $.55 a G, who cares!
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.
I wanted a cheap remote to use to try out astrophotography. I was concerned that this remote might require you to hold down the shutter release button while you want the shutter open. Fortunately it didn't. I can set it to shutter release mode and click it once to open the shutter and click it again to close the shutter. My camera (Rebel Xti) also has the option for a 2 second timer when using a remote so that you can get your hand out of the way. I'm pretty happy with this product. Now I want to get one with a sophisticated timer. :-D
Anyone that is looking for an inexpensive external hard drive, this is a great choice. It is top quality. This product is very quiet compared to my dad's 300GB Lacie hard drive and is much nicer looking. It is very small, only about 7.5 inches high, and three inches wide including the base. The only thing I would complain about is the backup utility that comes on the drive. I would suggest finding a different utility online somewhere. For Mac users Apple.com has a load of choices, but PC users might have to look around. Overall this is a great drive, small, very quiet, and great looking.UPDATE: Originally bought February of '08Current date: October 2010I've had this drive almost 3 years and it still runs strong. Granted all it has done is sit on my desk, never gets moved. Plus I regularly run maintenance on it. It is still extremely quite, the only noise it makes is on first start up, otherwise it is virtually noiseless.It is only 320gb, but I still have over 200gb left, I have 10gb partitioned to some archives, but the rest is dedicated to Time Machine and backs up everything.Basically, when this one dies, or I need more space (unlikely) I will most definitely be buying another Seagate drive.AUGUST 2011:Still going strong. Use it everyday, partitioned for two different backup volumes for my mac and bootcamp machine. Been sitting on my desk now for 3 years and no problem.JUNE 2012:Still runs like the day I bought it. It has not ONCE failed.
The remote works great with my Digital Rebel. I can now take pictures with my tripod without shaking the camera (the shutter on the camera is a no-go for macro photography), and I like it better than using the delay shutter of the camera.I suggest to attach the remote to the belt on the opposite side of the shutter button, to avoid it banging on the camera body when taking portrait pictures.Overall I like the 2 seconds delay and immediate picture shot modes it offers.
The product is not perfect and I have had to jury rig a fix to make it level. Still is mosty good.
I bought this 300GB drive mainly to have a place to store my rapidly growing MP3 and recorded WAV music collection, e.g., off the 60GB hard drive of my Toshiba notebook, and secondly, as an "all purpose" backup for all the other stuff I keep on my C drive that typically gets lost whenever my notebook crashes (which has inevitably happened at least once with EVERY computer I've ever owned). For these purposes, so far, the drive has been awesome. I got a good deal on it, and so far I like it just fine.A major purchase consideration was the fact that Maxtor is an American manufacturer (at least in name). I find myself, more and more, looking for ways to support American companies, instead of dumping ever more of my hard-earned dollars into support of the communist slave labor machine called "China." Because its people are forced by their government to work for next to nothing, China is flooding the entire world with cheap goods, which is a good thing in some respects, I suppose, but we better damn well start thinking a lot more about all the ways China is hurting us, and the whole world. But I digress.This particular drive accommodates three different kinds of data hookups, including Firewire and USB 2.0, and its data transfer rate is FAST. With its huge 16MB cache, 7200 rpm drive speed, and my 3gHz Pentium 4 processor, I can play my MP3 files direct from the drive with no glitches or buffer underruns. That has NOT been the case with other external storage devices I've tried, like a CF card/reader plugged into the PCMCIA slot on my notebook. That's a BIG plus for me, because it means that I can completely remove all these high-memory files from my C drive, and not worry about having instant access to them, whenever I want.The data sockets, cooling fan inlet, power switch and AC adapter socket are all located on the rear panel of the drive, e.g., on the side opposite from the one with the "one-touch" button. The drive is sleek and compact. It was simple to set up and format for Windows XP use. I don't know if this is the norm, but oddly, the drive was shipped pre-formatted for Mac (YECCCH!), and I had to reformat it for Windows XP.The drive activity light is a cool blue color, appearing as a line across the center of the rectangular "one-touch" button on the front of the drive. It flickers right/left/right/left when the drive is active.I haven't yet tried the "one-touch" backup function/software with this drive (the only reason I give the drive a "four-star," rather than a "five-star" rating), so I can't comment on it, but I will say this. Even the "system restore" function native to Windows XP has NEVER worked properly for me, so I never expect a damn thing with repect to any Norton, Symantec, or other third party software applications which boast any functions similar to XP's "system restore." For most of us normal PC users who run a fairly large variety of different programs and peripherals from our computers/notebooks, the entire concept is a crock. I'm no tech geek, but it seems to me that the potential conflicts inherent to Microsoft's myriad patches, fixes and drivers, in addition to all the third party patches, fixes and drivers designed to "mate" with Microsoft's Byzantine hodge-podge can and do impair ALL such "restore" functions, to the point that they cease being of any meaningful assistance.In short, go ahead and try the automated back up/restore functions on this drive, but don't get your hopes up. The more you expect from the drive on this, the higher is the likelihood that it will ultimately fail you, with potentially disastrous consequences. I do plan to use this function on this drive, but only in a very limited capacity, like, doing an automated "one-button" backup of specific drives/folders/files that I designate. I will NOT be relying on it to perform "system restore" type functions for me, EVER.I've read a few complaints about the drive case, but I'm not getting it. The case is a solid anodized silver aluminum enclosure, with no apparent weaknesses or "soft spots." I'm sure neither the case nor the drive inside takes shocks well, but that's no surprise, is it really? I mean, how "tough" would anyone expect such a high-precision, high-density electronic instrument to be anyway? The thing generally isn't supposed to be tossed around your room or desk. It's supposed to be placed in a fairly well-protected location, plugged in, and just left alone.I've also read the horror stories about drive failures, and I'm just hoping that I never experience any such failures with this one. I certainly haven't yet, but I've only had the drive for about a week. I like it. It looks cool. It works. The price was right. What else do you need?
If you own a Mac Pro as I do, it's pretty obvious who this enclosure is intended for. It's a "Mini-Me" that emulates the aluminum box look of the Pro. It doesn't quite reach the mechanical elegance of the Mac, where a drive can be installed without touching a screwdriver. A screwdriver is indeed required here, but the task of installing a drive is still trivial. Although it would be nice to simply stand the enclosure on its edge, it's a little inclined to tip over. A couple of sets of feet are included, and it's probably a good idea to use them. The whole thing is slightly larger than most similar enclosures: not enough to be a problem, but enough to notice when they're side-by-side.In my first use of this enclosure, I encountered a bit of strangeness. I installed a 1TB drive which had been formatted in some proprietary format (I'd removed it from another piece of hardware). I first connected to my Mac using Firewire, but the drive didn't appear. Using the "About This Mac" utility, I took a look at Firewire, and the Mac didn't know what sort of device was connected. I then connected by USB and the Mac immediately saw the drive and offered to format it. I formatted the drive and dismounted it. Connecting again by Firewire, the Mac immediately saw the drive and proceeded with no difficulty. This may be a peculiarity of the drive or of OSX--I don't know which. I suppose the lesson is to try all the interfaces if there's an initial problem with one.The first thing I do with any new drive is to run a surface scan to test the drive's integrity. Although drives these days are very good, I always want to feel confident before committing my data. This is also a good test of an enclosure. It tests the electronics, the power supply and the heat dispersion. With a 1TB drive and Firewire 400, this is a 7.5 hour test.....This test and subsequent tests passed without difficulty, so I've placed the enclosure in service. I was able to test both USB and Firewire. eSATA will have to wait.At a price of around $40, this is a fairly pricy enclosure. In this day and age, there's really no reason why FW 800 couldn't replace FW 400. In addition, there's no multicolor LED to indicate disk access. There's only a blue power LED which flickers ever so slightly. These are shortcomings and I hope Macally fixes them in future products. On the plus side, it has all three major interfaces, so it should be future-proof (at least for the near future). My previous experiences with Macally have been good, so I hope that streak continues.
they are comfortable on my son, fold flat and have great sound. i am very thankful for all the reviews on line that helped me pick this model and also with consumer reports that rated them so highly.
I have been shopping for a tv wall mount for a long time. I decided to purchase this one as my son-in-law has one, and said it works fine. If you shop at Costco's or other retailers they want $150-200 or more for this. Are we getting ripped off by them? Simple to install on my wall and easy to hang the TV to it. Took me 30 minutes.My TV is 52 inch lcd. I recommend it!!!!!
I have had this little camera for about 6 years. Bought it in Puerto Rico at the Post Exchange on impulse. A friend had one and I liked it and when I saw one I grabbed it. Absolutely the best, simplest, most durable camera ever. I have dropped it off cliffs, out of a moving car, had it in mud and under water (much farther than it says it should go) and it has always functioned flawlessly. The shape is something folks have to get used to but I like it.It takes great family and vacation pics and has been put to the test. I use it often in the garage to take photos of my hobby cars. But like all things, when some company discovers they made something fantastic, they discontinue it. I have been searching online to try to find another one of these since mine is beginning to wear out. The switch is going bad, and it is covered in greasy finger prints and now showing considerable wear. I am worried it will die and I will have to get something that is just adequate.Great job with this one Sony, a fantastic, rugged camera I have really enjoyed. Shame on you for discontinuing it. :(
If you have a digital camera that uses CompactFlash memory cards, this is a must-have accessory. Instead of plugging in your camera directly and draining precious battery life, simply take the CF card from the camera and put it in one of these. Use that battery life to shoot more pictures! If you're using Windows 2000 or XP (I can't comment on Mac compatibility, not having tried it myself), it will be detected and configured automatically. No need to install any special software either; just use it like any other disk. Oh, and even if your system doesn't have USB 2.0 ports--mine doesn't, unfortunately--it will still work with older USB 1.1 ports. Just be prepared to wait slightly longer for transfers.Oh, and if you take the reader and a CF card with you (it's small enough to pocket quickly), it makes for quick, easy, high-capacity portable storage.Update: I've also had a chance to test this in Linux, and it works perfectly there. Just make sure to compile USB Mass Storage Support into your kernel or as a module.
Used this for a backpackable APRS system with a Garmin 60 Csx, Yaesu FT250 and a OpenTrack+ . . .perfect!
This MP3 is loud, easy to use, and very small. The FM Radio is crystal clear and the sound recorder is awesome.
This is a great camera to use anywhere and anytime-snowboarding, scuba diving and pics of fireworks. Compact size, great pictures, easy to use
I liked the fit and price of these earphones, so I was stupid enough to buy another set after my first one broke. In my first pair, the wire split, making it impossible to hear out of one earbud, which I figured could be a fluke. Then, only TWO MONTHS into my second pair, one earbud has gone out again. There is no wire split and they look to be in good condition, but they're now useless.I'm very depressed that I can't find the original package in order to get my money back under warranty. I can only hope that no one will be stupid enough like me to pay for this product (twice).
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.
This repeater truly makes your satelite system portable in your home or office. Simply unplug your satelite antenna from your unit and plug it into the repeater and aim it towards the satelite signal. Attach the repeaters antenna to your unit and you are free to move your system around without being close to a window. Wonderful product!
My teenage daughter received this for Christmas last year. Seemed like the 'ideal' travel companion...and a nice way to move about with her favorite flicks. The dvd player feature was another plus.The trouble? We returned it three times for the same problems and then gave up...got store credit and she bought a bike.The remote stopped working; (no it wasnt the batteries)...and the battery charger stopped charging the battery.She loved it for the small amount of time she was able to use it. The whole return deal from Christmas through the 'bike' purchase got her to the beginning of March...so you can see how little each one of these lasted.
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.
I first bought these headphones back in July of 2000, yes 2000, and I still use them to this day, that should say enough. I never had a single problem with them, the sound is clear and bass hits hard. These are truly a beast of studio headphones. I will buy these again if this pair ever goes bad!!
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.
I ordered three wireless phone batteries from this company and was worried that the batteries are not OEM version. I have receive all three batteries with its original packages and they are all running well so far in the past few weeks. I recommend its services.
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.
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'm not especially rough on my gear but I've had to tape these "sports" headphones up three times after they kept breaking. They are really brittle. They break off at the part above the earphones and the middle part that goes over your head They do sound good but just don't handle them alot and be very careful when putting them on or taking them off because they don't bend well, they just snap. You may think I'm over exagerating but I'm not. You need to slip them off very gingerly or else you'll end up with two or more pieces in both hands.I've had other sports headphones before that were far more durable (and flexible). After these are gone for good I'm getting another brand. I recommed you keep looking for a different brand as well.
LOVE these adaptors ! i got this one mainly for my car... since it has a combo cd/cassette deck(which is awesome)this little gem does the trick...i use this to play my mp3 players (sony and an ipod ) the audio quality is superb.. its crystal clear.. i also use this in the house on my stereo system...this is a great buy! and its worth it to have a few of these on hand...you never know when youll need one.
Alright, im not a music professional and i dont record. But i have these for around the house use and trips and they are simply amazing. A lot of people say these are uncomfortable but thats a lie. These things are great. I wore them from Philidelphia to Montreal and they didnt bother me a bit. I also were them when i mow the lawn and they keep the noise down low so i can actually hear my music. The only real problem is that they dont have the greatest bass in the world but all of its other features make up for it.Worth the money.
Considering the price and size, this is a great gadget. The only power source you need for it is a USB hookup to your laptop, so make sure you have a USB port to spare. My Toshiba laptop was constantly freezing due to overheating (apparently a common problem in Toshibas), and my friend suggested I get this. I've only had the freezing problem once since using this product.
I was happy with my purchase. It was much less expensive than purchasing at local retail stores. The only thing that prevented me from giving this 5-stars is that the ink cartridges came in individual packs and not in the original 2-pack Canon box that is shown on the page.
Purchased this for a fun party decoration - attached it to a utility clip light to give a pink glow to the room. Material was of good quality, consistent color and was exactly what I was expecting!
We have gotten a lot of entertainment out of this camera, watching our cat while we're away from home. It took some work to figure out how to make port forwarding work with my Airport hub, but once I got that figured out, using the camera is very straightforward. I like that I can just plug it in anywhere in the house and rely on the wifi connection. At this price, I'm even considering buying a second one.
I previously had bad experiences with other hard drive jukeboxes, but this one worked right out of the box with no problems whatsoever. I already use Musicmatch for my MP3's so that was a plus, but you don't even need the program to copy your music to the Lyra. It appears on your computer as an external hard drive so you can simply drag and drop folders of music onto it, then it organizes them for you into album, artist, genre, etc. The four &quot;soft buttons&quot; as RCA calls them allows you to organize the music in many different ways; its a little complicated, but if you like listening to entire albums the way they were meant to be listened to, then you don't need to do much. Just push a couple of buttons and you're ready to go. All in all, a great product.
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
This is a great PDA for anyone that doesn't need many fancy bells and whistles, but wants a solid organizer and one that looks good. A word of caution: always get the screen warranty, believe me - it's worth it.
I bought these for a hunting trip to Alaska, I wanted the best most rugged product I could find, these Binoculars did not let me down! They are the most comfortable binoculars I have ever used and this is very important when you are spending hours/days glassing. One of the guys that went on this trip with me bought a $2000.00 pair of binoculars but preferred to use my Steiner's, when I told him what I paid for them he had a hard time seeing because he had tears in his eyes. Steiner Thanks for the great product!!!!
After replacing a hard disk due to increasing errors and imminent failure, this interface was a lifesaver when it came to getting files off of the old hard disk that had been removed. It was easy to use, mounted the disk on the desktop (mac) as an external hard disk, and we were able to get those last few files that were more recent than the last backup.After noting that some people had power supply problems, we first plugged it in on its own, to make sure that it would not overheat or have other problems. Worked fine for us. It had been recommended by the tech guy at work, who uses one all the time to deal with various disk problems, but for the price (about 20 when we got it), I'm really glad to have my own interface at home.
This is our first fire pit purchase & we are very pleased. It is reasonably priced, sturdy, a nice size, and looks pretty good too. We have toasted marshmallows over it, cooked hotdogs on the grate, cooked a dish in foil on it, and had about a dozen fires. My kids have really enjoyed it and so have the adults in the family. One plus I want to mention--the cut out stars & moons are great. They allow you to view more of the coals/crackling fire than if they weren't there & probably allow more heat to reach you. One drawback--the spark screen is a little flimsy. We have had to remove it several times because it got too hot & started glowing red. We were afraid it would permanently damage it. Also, placing sand in the bottom has helped with stability and protecting the area underneath the fire pit. All in all, we are very satisfied with it & would recommend it.
Nikon DK-5 Eyepiece Cap fits my D5000 without any problems. This the part that comes with Nikon D5000 Camera. It fits fine and snug, easy to install and remove from camera without any problems. Hope this helps!
I bought this for my adult daughter. She loves the lens and the pictures she has shown me using this lens have been awesome. I highly recommend this lens and it was great finding it here for $100 less than the link she provided.
Battery is small enough to put anywhere. Holds a long charge used twice all day long on one charge. I use a hummingbird fish finder about 8 hours a day.
This is a great tool and a big help fishing the bay and gulf. Gives a good look on the bottom. Helps find the holes. And also the sand bars. With the tide up and down a must have. It has shown me were the fish were. and the tempature helps also. For the price its a deal.
I've tried so many different headphones to workout with, but I keep coming back to these...so happy Nike is still making them so many years after I bought my first pair!I do most of my working out at the gym, but I have smallish ears, and straight earbuds don't stay in, I need something that comes over the top and hangs down. These are great because they adjust up and down (the silver tube part below the hinge and above the actual speaker pistons up and down so you can adjust the length), and they turn/swivel, and then the part that cups the back of your ear hinges up and down...they are basically adjustable from every angle.Every other headphone set I've tried falls off of me eventually, whether I'm on the stationary bike, stair stepper, elliptical, or walking or running on the treadmill (and I may do all that, but I struggle through it all, so my workouts are not THAT intense, and the earbuds would STILL fall off). These are solid as a rock and never move no matter what I do.The other thing I love about these is that they have a break in the cable. Sometimes I wear an iPod shuffle or the new nano, and those both have clips on them, so I'll clip it to my shirt or bra strap. I don' need the cable to hang for another 3 feet if I'm doing that, so I can unclip the extra cable and set it aside, and make the headphones shorter, and just clip them to my MP3 player right on my shoulder. If I'm listening to the box on the treadmill hooked to the TV or to an iPod in my pocket or whatever, I can clip the extra cable back on to add the length back in.The sound quality is great, they're sweat proof...I couldn't ask for more. I'm only on my 3rd pair because I keep losing them! They've never malfunctioned on me at all. Love these things!
A disappointment. Sony quality has certainly changed. Sound poor, many of the bands do not come in at all.
I collect vintage 35mm camera's and the Advantix film is now an obselete film. The "drop-in" cassett is unique in design and came along too late in the 35mm history to be effective and popular, but only needed time. Amazon has the film for us die-hards that like the old ways.
Hard to write a review. The clips are sound on the end, which is more than I could say for some cords from another source.
This adapter works as it's supposed to. The real news/mystery here is why Apple doesn't list it as a possibly necessary accessory to the latest MacBook Pro (FireWire 800 only)! And doesn't sell it from their site!I bought a new MBP and discovered I couldn't attach any of my FireWire peripherals until I had this adapter. Amazon to the rescue! but it delayed my full implementation for several days.
This toy is really amazing. For all you folks out there who just want a digital camera for some fun, this is the best buy.I did fair amount of research and in fact cancelled my coolpix 775 order before getting this one.The first thing which struck me is its size; boy its small....the battery charger is the same size as the actual camera !Just add a cf memory card adapter and you have a swell combination with canon's current memory+bag+battery offer.Just buy it !
This camera is worth buying for one feature alone: the OIS (optical image stabilization). It has a 12x optical (not "digital") zoom. That means you can stand far away and still snap a very clear photo. If you can hold your hands still enough, that is. With this camera I am able to snap the "stealth" photos I like, not just the ones from four feet away when people pose. You can get really good photos of people just being themselves, unaware they are being photographed. All of the other features are what you would expect for a camera like this, all high quality. The feature that makes this camera worth the money, though, is the OIS.
the sound come out way to quite, you can only hear it well if your in a sound-proof room, and hold you breath so that there is no noise.
it is so light that you forget you wear it. It is durable and very flexible. Sound quality is amazing but push the headphones into your ear well thus you feel the bass to the fullest. Only problem is the cord, I wish it was a little bit longer. Definitely use it with an arm band if you are doing exercise.
I've had these headphones for years. I bought them in 2001 and as i write this review in Jan. 2007 they still work and sound great. I use them for listening to music as well as for creating electronic music. I've taken them on numerous trips around the country and use them almost daily. Over six years the only defect I've had is a hairline fracture on a piece of the plastic headband that does not affect usability. They give great response and isolate outside noise fairly well due to their over the ear design (not as well as some noise canceling units). They sound great with any device and can get quite loud if needed. I enjoy the folding design which makes them much more portable than other headphones that do not have this feature. Some might prefer to have a detachable cord but it has never bothered me. I'll agree with some in that your ears and head can get hot due to the over the ear design but the sound and durability is worth taking a quick break from listening every couple hours.
I bought this mouse about a year ago and i love it. It's wireless and doesn't use that pesky ball to move around but instead uses a laser to move. I have just lost my receiver for this mouse and i am planning on buying the same mouse because of its size and how smoothly it moves across the surface. With a mouse that uses a ball, it tends to get stuck on the mouse pad and can interrupt your flow of working or PC gaming.The only down side to this mouse it the receiver. It can be very easy to lose and it's expensive to replace, almost as much as buying both the mouse and receiver all over again. It it not recommended for traveling because when traveling you can forget to reattach the receiver to the mouse. You may also lose it if the receiver falls out if you are constantly moving the laptop.Overall this is a great mouse but you have to be careful of the receiver getting lost.
Works great with my TV! Perfect reception, looks like I have expensive cable tv! Totally worth the buy and I am very pleased.
We were able to pull in two more remote stations with this antenna alone, no power booster. Our existing stations were glitching in and out but no longer they are very stable and have great pictures now. Previously we were using an antenna and booster together mounted in the same location. What a difference! I have ordered a new booster and I am excited to see how much difference that will make.
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.
I've had my RC-1 remote shutter for years. I was using it with the original Digital Rebel. Now I have the Rebel T3i and decided to see if the RC-1 would play well with it. Works like a charm! I don't think I've ever replaced the battery in it, it's lasted a long long time.
Folks i am a fanatic when it comes to backups as demonstrated in this article [...] and i take my backups really seriously! I have the following in addition to this estate Mcally Multi interface box.* i use it primarily as my in case of emergency Bootable drive (to be used with[...] software)* i do backups almost every 3 days on it* stores really nice in a safe place* The only con is the separate electrical adapter and the wires* Future proof (has eSATA Port already--so if apple adapts your set)My other backup gear includes:Ultradock Access Ide Sata HDD Connect Via FW800 FW400 Esata USBData Robotics Drobo 4-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800 SATA Storage Array DR04DD10Drobo Fully Automated SATA Robotic Storage Array 4 Bay USB 2.0Toughtech Xe 0GB -- Esata, FW800, (400 Compatible), USB2 Supports Drive Capacit
I can't speak to how this fan works because I never got that far. I realized after I installed it that I needed a 4-pin connecter instead of a 3-pin one. OK, that's my fault. But how is it that the negative reviews here on Amazon are more informative about how to uninstall this fan than anything that comes with the product? The box has a picture on it that's full of arrows and completely undecipherable -- do they tell us what to do with the push pins or show us the direction of the airflow? Not a single word. On the inside of the box or out. Not on their website either. Just pictures.Except for their brilliant marketing approach - it's tooless! Oy yay! Because goodness knows that those of us who are buying CPU fans to install ourselves are averse to using tools. And words. Thermaltake has us pegged.
resonable price about $40not so fast to record and read data but indurable!
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.
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I use a configuration of 6 of these and as a currency trader in a 24 hour market, these monitors are turned on Sunday afternoon and remain on until Friday afternoon. I have been using these same 6 units for approximately 4 years now and had not a single problem with any of the 6. They all provide exceptional resolution (and are very consistent color and brightness) for viewing my charts. I highly recommend them and am in fact looking for 4 more.
I was uncertain about buying this charger, but I am glad I bought it. I went on vacation with my ipod 5g and after watching a couple videos my ipod died. I plugged my ipod in a it charged to full battery in about 45 minutes. This is a necessity for your ipod on a long car ride.
Just what I needed. It replaced two other power strips. Recently had a power surge and everything came through with no problems.
I've learned over time that purchasing replacement batteries other than OEM is a crap shoot. If you purchase two (non OEM), one may last while the other peters out in a couple months. It's not worth the hassle and can cost you more in the long-run. Buy OEM from a reputable seller and you'll most likely be better off.
I've had my Garmin eTrex for about two months now and by itself it's good product, but when you couple it with a fully functioning map software, it's great. It's small, compact, easy to use, and you can carry it with you anywhere. There's just couple of things to be aware of. When I purchased the eTrex I assumed the mapping software included in the purchase was sufficient to guide you almost anywhere. I was wrong. You almost have to purchase the mapping software, in order to get up to date information on locations, waypoints, areas of interest etc. That's an additional $100. But you have to be careful which of the three choices you choose. Down loadable directly to the device, a CD Rom, or a SD card preloaded with the software. I chose the down loadable version which took several hours to download via FIOS connection, only to find it was not compatible with the software that Garmin provide at the time of purchase. The way to go is to get the CD rom so you can manipulate the information on the computer that you would like to see on the hand held. So the software that I have on my computer that Garmin provided is virtually useless without some type of mapping software. I would prefer that Garmin package the software and the device together, but I imagine the price would not make it conducive to the consumer.
This bag I bought it for Nikon D80 camera. Nikon D80 and all its accessories fits it. Worth for the amount.
The only real complaint that I think could be said about this headphone set is that the sound quality is not audiophile level. That said, you have to pay a lot to get that level of sound quality. This product is excellent for the price and for being wireless.I'm only writing this review to address some complaints that I found in reviews before purchasing this product. Being: 1. Excess noise/bringing in radio from local stations. 2. a hard to find battery compartment.The second complaint is easily solved if you just read the manual. It plainly states and shows via diagram where the battery case is. It's a simple twist and pull operation.The first one, like some other reviewers have mentioned, is easily addressed as well. A fundamental concept in signal to noise ratio in electronics is to have as strong of a starting signal as possible, with high signal to low noise. In this setup, this is achieved by turning up the volume on our audio source, not the headphones. These headphones are basically a radio transmitter and receiver shaped like headphones. If you were to have a weak signal on your car radio, turning the volume up would not improve the sound quality, it would just make everything louder. Same thing here. When the headphones receive a weak signal and/or one with a poor signal to noise ratio, if you turn up the volume on the headphones, it will boost the noise along with the signal and you will still have a poor quality signal and likely pick up non-base station signals.So, the easiest way to adjust this headset is to turn the volume on the headphones down, with the base station on, but the music paused, until you hear zero hiss in the headphones. (When the volume on the headphones is turned all the way up you will hear a lot of hiss) Then hit play, and adjust the volume on your audio source until you get a strong loud signal in your headphones. You can use this as your "set point" and then use the headphone volume dial to lower or raise the volume as need be.Once these two easily addressable issues are attended to, this is an excellent wireless headphone set that I'd recommend to anyone who makes sure to read the manual before using the product. ;)
Words can't describe the boost in performance I received when I installed these ram modules. It's night and day. I highly Recommend it :).
I was so excited to get these, and they did work pretty well when all the conditions were right - pretty close to the base without too many obstructions. But first of all, you cannot use them if someone else in the house is watching TV without cable, because it picks up the antenna signal even if it is not plugged into the TV! Secondly, they simply stop working for no reason. You'll be listening along, and all of a sudden you'll just get noise, and the base "on" light will go off. It's plugged in, the outlet is working fine, but the base just stops transmitting. This may be just a badly refurbished product, but I'm sending it back, and its replacement won't be a Sennheiser.
The comment &quot;fits in the stylus slot of many PDA cases&quot; as stated in the &quot;Features&quot; section of the description of this item is, in fact, correct. Unfortunately, the previous reviewer misunderstood this to mean that it's supposed to fit in the stylus slot on the PDA &quot;casing&quot; (where the original stylus is housed).PDA &quot;cases&quot;, such as bi-folds and trifolds offered by various manufacturers, incorporate a separate slot or elastic holder for your stylus (except in &quot;pouch-type&quot; cases). If you read other reviews further down you'll see that the description actually pertains to the stylus slot in a &quot;PDA case&quot; such as a bi-fold, not the housing.I gave this pen/stylus 4 stars instead of 5 because the grip area does not allow it to be inserted effortlessly into an elastic holder, as would be the case if it would have had a smooth barrel. Other than that, you can't find a better value!
THESE HEADPHONES WERE CHEAP. BUT THEY R GOOD. WHEN I BOUGHT THESE HEADPHONES I REALZED THEY ARE TO BIG IN SIZE. BUT THEY ARE WORTH. BUT FOR STREET STYLE I RECOMMEND BUY ANY OTHER MONITOR HEADPHONES FOR PAYING A LITTLE MORE.
I got my iRiver mainly for recording, but I also got it because I was running out of space on my Ipod mini. I had read a number of reviews, both positive and negative, but at the price, I couldn't beat it.Here are my thoughts, FWIW:Positives:Functionality: Wow.1. Ok, it handles 20 gig of music of both WMA and MP3s. Nice.2. FM radio.3. Great sound.4. Excellent recording.5. Great screen -- and color too. Very readable. I like this so much more than the Ipod.6. Comes with its own charger. I like the way it interfaces to the computer and to the powercord. Much nicer than the Ipod, IMO.7. Software is a nothing to install. For me, it was literally nothing because I have media player.8. Comes with its own gummy case. I paid $12 or so to get three for my Ipod when all I wanted was one.9. Really good battery life.10. You can record voice and record music on FM. Very nice.Negatives:1. It's a brick. Well, maybe not a BRICK, but it is bigger than my Ipod mini. That was a surprise.2. I dislike windows media enough. Itunes is a bit more intuitive. I have to figure out the playlists portion. I would've liked to see a better interface. I'm going to see if anything else will work with iRiver.3. Doesn't use Itunes, but nothing except Apple does. This is NOT iRiver's fault. DRM management issues if you switch over, but nothing I couldn't handle.4. There's a slight delay in the time it takes between pressing the buttons and playing the music.5. Doesn't take MP4 files. No biggie. You can convert them with a bunch of free software (including ITunes).6. Would like more documentation. That's my preference.If you have an Ipod and switch over to the iRiver, you may be looking for it to act like an Ipod, which it doesn't. However, it's functionality, storage space and price made me think of this as a very viable alternative.
What can you say...it works !!!!! and good price .... and now they want 11 more words I wont do this again
I have always bought low price memory for any system I have built. I have never once had a problem with this brand. Why spend more?
this power adapter lasted one year and then kaput! It was DEAD! So... just be aware of it's life span. Also the overall length of the full length of the chord is shorter than I liked.
I really like this product, overall it is wonderfull. The optical mouse is superb, and I haven't had any problems with anything. Setup was a snap, too. I heard others complain about the small Function Keys, but really they aren't that small or a problem of any sort for me. The only complaint I have is that I can't customize every extra button on the keyboard, there are 3 or 4 that are set shortcut keys (such as the enter button and the zoom in button on the side). But that is not a problem. I find that this set is well worth the money because of all the conveniences it has. If you want to make using your computer easier and faster, this is one way to do it.
It sounds very good comparing to stock Apple earbuds. The convenience of wearing around the neck is a big plus for me as the earbuds tend to fall off (was a big negative for the stock ones). I have been using Shure E2Cs prior to the iPhone and really liked the over the ear style. I've pulled out the Rivet one and replaced with the E2Cs on the cable and it sounds much better! Well, the quality of the workmanship is not very good on this, but I'd like to get another because of the price....
Have had for 4 or 5 days. Using the USB port, it backs up fast, is quiet, have not used the FireWire or eSATA ports yet. No problem with turning the light(s) off and on as others have reported. On/off switch works fine as well. The base gets warm as expected, not hot as others reported with theirs. Have no interest in using the backup software. I just send files over. Price is right for a half Terabyte drive, heck we paid $270 for a WD 340 meg drive in 1995 :>No complaints here.
The earbuds are great. They are a tiny bit uncomfortable and easily fall out of my ears. However, the sound is terrific which makes up for the small flaws.
HP has alway had good products and this iPAQ is no exception. It does everything expected of it. Well worth the price.
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 product. It worked perfectly with the head unit that came in my used vehicle and the sound quality was amazing. Easy to install and to program the head unit.
Wire works well, used to run outdoor speakers for the last 2 weeks. No issues to report with wire, could only be better if the wire would dig its own trench and then bury itself.
I just got this Philips FW-C870 few days ago and I just wanted to tell you that this mini-system rocks this house. The WOOX technology provided a lot of loud bass I had never heard for a long time. When I put it on WOOX 3, my house almost shook. You could adjust your own preset graphic equalizer by using the six Personal setting. Both of the cassette deck had excellent sound quality. The 300-watts total power provided enough loudness and clarity for my needs. Further more, this was one of the top mini-system rating from Consumer Reports magazine.What I don't like about this Philips FW-C870 was the two 3-way maple wooden speakers. The two wooden speakers could very easily created a lot of dirts, dents, and scratches at the bottom by moving both of it around. There were also no four small circle grip tape to avoid damages.
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 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.
always great..would be nice if you could buy just the size you need instead of getting 2 sizes that aren't needed
I bought this keyboard less than 8 months ago. It's a nice keyboard--small desktop footprint, decent battery life, keys are fine if you like this style of key.But there's a common problem with these keyboards. If you search Google or Apple's support forums you'll find hundreds or thousands of people with a problem that causes the keyboard to cease operation. Folks have reported getting a "no questions asked replacement" from Apple Stores. I haven't tried this yet but plan to shortly.Apparently there's some kind of problem with the battery compartment. Mine no longer turns on. I've tried about 20 brand new batteries of various manufacturers (all ones you'd recognize). Some folks have suggested something about the compartment causes electrical contact to wear out over time.So until I get around to going to the Apple store and paying for parking at the mall, I have a keyboard that doesn't work--I've owned plenty of cheaper wireless keyboards from Logitech and Microsoft; never had this kind of problem. Why can't Apple use a regular battery compartment?But as long as it works, it _is_ a nice piece of hardware. It just sucks when it ceases operation.Update - I finally got around to taking my dead keyboard in to the Apple store and they replaced it after verifying that the old keyboard would no longer power up. Great service. I personally wouldn't spend the $80 on replacing the keyboard, since I got so little use out of the first one, but since Apple did replace the keyboard, I am happily using it again.
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.
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i install av for a living and use chief mounts exclusively. this new universal mount is definitely an improvement over the old one.
I purchased this MP3 player and I'm very surprised and pleased with its price for only less than $40 for a MP3 player with 512MB capacity. The shipping is quick also. I was able to load 150-170 MP3 files on this gadget. It has a built in rechargeable battery that can only be charged via USB connected on PC but a DC adapter can be purchased. I have not really checked on its battery life but it does not require disposable batteries like other MP3 players within its price range. This player also has a LCD display and can be customized with images using the software included. Overall, I highly recommend this item.
The product is inexpensive. Even though it is not the best product in the market, it works very well with basic channels.
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 was looking for a small radio to pull in a.m. sports talk programming, and after reading the other reviews, I was sold on the Sangean unit. I was disappointed to find that the a.m. reception was every bit as inadequate as a five dollar cheapo.I have since returned it and upgraded to the xm satellite myfi unit. XM may cost a good deal more, but the results are well worth it.
I live in San Jose -- a big city with over a million people and a TON of radio stations -- and I could not get decent reception AT ALL. I had to return it, as it was uselessDo yourself a favor and go to a Car Stereo stop. They are all over the place. Tell them you want to use your iPOD with your existing car stereo. They have a product that goes in between your antenna and your stereo, with a cable that connects to your iPOD. It's fantastic! Your iPOD gets changed, you get AWESOME sound, and it only costs about $120 fully installed and ready to go. Sure, it costs more than an FM Transmitter, but TRUST ME, you will NEVER get a good, clear signal with an FM Transmitter.
The product is advertized as new oem brother product. upon installing new drum the starter paper that ejects upon start-up was not present and the print quality was worse that the unit being replaced. a series of black dots are now present in right hand column. Very dissappointed. I've installed one replacement prior to this and experienced none of the problems stated above. It wasn't worth the savings. I'll need to purchase new unit at brick &amp; mortar store.
Got my XD200's today... and i'm loving them!Pros:Great sound!Easily comfortable.LONG CORD (i'm an amateur dj who loves to move around)Cons:Ears start to sweat if worn for more than 2-3 hours... but a little rest and or removing them and rewearing them fixes this easily.*may make sounds at first, make sure you set them properly on your ears so you don't hear squeaking sounds* DOES NOT CANCEL SOUND...merely "muffles it". If set on a mid-high volume range... people around 4-5 feet can hear you. Medium volume... about 2 feet away from you.Overall, check these out if you're looking for some sound quality worthy headphones and only have a budget to do so.Lovin mah cans!
This was JUST what I needed to get my computer running faster and smoothly. Was able to install it myself. It came quickly. I would buy from this seller again in the future.
This is a great case. i wore the first one out and this is my 2nd one. Does everything a case should do. provides security but easy access. simple and straightforward.
I have always been a Toshiba person however that does not make the fact that this purchase was a very good value for money biased.Small and actractive and for a Laptop under $800 it was well worth it. Huge hard drive, tons of Ram and Vista Premium I made me think it was well worth.Could have been a little faster and slightly larger screen but it was eight hundred so no complaints.
Had the 514 B router that worked great. Tried the 524 and had nothing but trouble. Had to send the first one back. They said they had a bunch of bad chips. The second 524 worked for a couple months and then refused to keep a connection. Finally bought a cheap Belkin and no more problems. The 524 goes in the junk heap. Not recommended.
The product came intact, but after a bit of use it broke within 3 days. It wasn't even an intensive use. Terrible product.
I received the item with the following defects:1) Hole in the projector screen. The hole appears to be aligned horizontally with an element inside the screen base and may have been caused due to friction during shipping. The manufacturer needs to package the item properly (e.g. cushioning between the screen and the element).2) There was a bent round metal piece loose inside the screen base. It appears to have broken off from the mechanism that keeps the middle of projector screen attached to the horizontal pole. As a result, the screen hangs slightly down in the middle. This issue is unlikely to have occurred during shipping.3) The screen tilts backwards quite a bit more than what I expect from a pull up design (and certainly more than what is visible in the picture of the screen in the manual).Returning for a refund as it's likely another unit would also exhibit one or more of these defects.
This DVD is AMAZING! The screen is so increadibly clear it's like watching it on a little plasma HDTV!~ I didn't expect much from this product, but wow I was blown away. It's easy to use, it is increadibly compact and I carry it everywhere. I use it on the train to work and when I work out at the gym. The volume: yes the sound isn't ear damaging high, but I never have any troubles hearing my movies on the train or gym. The battery is so thin.. much thinner than you'd expect. It seems thinner than on the picture. The size of the screen is just perfect and you forget you are watching your movies on a small screen. I just watched MI-II on it and I got totally lost in the movie.Plus, the thing is so so so compact, no one even knows you are watching a DVD player cause it looks like a CD player. I saw a girl on the train have it and that's why I bough it. I highly recommend it, no point in buying the other bigger ones, ultra portability beats a bigger screen anyday, trust me! I haven't ever reviewed a product before, but I am so happy with this one, I just had to!
The unit itself seems to be a good unit. However... it is a terrible device for using in Windows 7 Pro. There are no drivers for it, and you can't not get customer support to answers to your correspondence, for it. So if your going to try to use it in Windows 7... for now, for get it.
This battery is just what I was looking for at an amazing price. I put it in my phone and charged it. It works fine and holds its charge for about 10 days. It is much better than my previous battery that cost a lot more.
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.
This charger is great. Much easier than charging my Ipod from th computer. It fits my Ipod nano 4G. I would recommend this product.Great long cord.Can't beat the price either.
This lock worked fine for the first two weeks. Then the combination randomly reset itself. I needed to cut the cable to release my computer and spent the next two days sorting through combinations....starting at 0000. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!
The Garmin Nuvi 270 is useful, cheap, compact, and has asimple interface. But, some simple additions to the firmwarewould make it more useful to the majority of its users. Ihave not compared it to similar units or other consumerelectronics with similar displays and batteries etc., but itis a great improvement in these respects on some devices Iknow from three to seven years ago.It seems like this is the best or only choice for a cheap,small, useful, unit with north American and European maps,provided the unit can lock satellites where you are (so farit works great for me, but others have problems)The unit I write about here has Software Version 4.20, AudioVersion 2.20, and GPS SW Version 2.60m. It came with 2008Europe maps and 2009 N.A. maps. I have heard that Garminhas put different GPS hardware chips in the Nuvi 270 and thismay affect the reception, but I don't know if this is true.1) It is small; easy to carry or put in a pocket. But thescreen is easy to read given the size. However, trying withmy big fingers to get the pointer over a POI so that itslabel is displayed takes patience. Having the touchscreeninstead of physical buttons keeps the unit small. However,it would be nice to be able to choose which buttons andinformation are displayed so that more display could bededicated to the map.2) Reception is fine in Tucson, but I am only comparing to aMagellan Meridian. The 270 takes about 40 s to boot. It canlock satellites immediately or take a minute. (These devicestypically remember where they last saw the satellites onshutdown)3) The basic navigation and display are fine. I have notcompared too much with the Meridian (withDirectRoute). After a little research, I could not findanother unit with street maps of both Europe and the US thatI was willing to pay for. The maps are much more detailed andcomplete than the maps for the Meridian of a few years ago.4) It is very easy to get the unit in and out of the smallwindshield mounting bracket and very easy to get the single, veryfirm, suction cup on and off the windshield. (there is alever to apply and release suction.) The bracket hold theunit firmly and it is easy to orient. Much better than my oldMagellan.5) The screen is very bright, with brightness easilyadjustable. The battery lasts a long time, especially giventhe brightness of the screen. The spoken turn directions arevery loud on the highest speaker setting.6) The unit is charged by the cigarette-lighter adaptor thatis supplied. It can also be charged via a usb port on acomputer. Garmin's AC adaptor is good but is soldseparately, which is good because it reduces the cost. Ithas only one port for both data and power-- a standardmini-usb port. There is no cable supplied, which again isgood because it makes the unit cheaper. The required cableis the same that comes with most digital cameras, usb cardreaders etc. Most potential buyers probably already havethe cable. I have read that the battery is not'user-serviceable', but that actually you can replace itwith work. Garmin will replace it for far more than what youpayed for the unit. Unfortunately, the industry sees thesekinds of products as disposable.7) Contrary to what many people write, the manual doesexist. There is a single manual for the entire 200series. The pdf can be found via google or at Garmin'swebsite.8) Just to answer some of the other reviews: It does notknow which way you are facing or where you are going even ifyou take a step forward: This is inherent to the GPSsystem. GPS technology only tells you where you are, notyour speed or the orientation of the device. The devices usea clock and memory to know where you have been at differenttimes, and use this to *compute* speed and direction-- notpossible if you are standing still. GPS is not accurateenough to tell that you have taken a step. It is possible toadd an electronic compass or other instruments to thesedevices, but that adds a expense, bulk, etc.9) POIs. You can't choose which are displayed (eg onlydisplay gas stations). You can't choose when they aredisplayed-- The POIs appear at zoom level of 300 feet orcloser. You can upload your own POIs which is really nice.I loaded the POIs for channel markers in a bay, but you haveto zoom in till the screen is pure blue (300 foot zoom) tosee them. You can add POIs to your favorites list and thenthey appear and are labeled at *all* zoom levels. But thisis an awkward and inflexible solution. Contemporaryconsumer electronics like this unit are powerful computerswith fast processors and a bunch of memory, and areprogrammable with high-level tools. This (and other similarproblems) could be fixed easily and cheaply by theirsoftware engineers.10) Browsing and locating features on the map is cumbersomeor difficult (again this is an easy programming task) Oneexample is, as several people noted, that only a limitedselection of items closest to your location are displayed ona list. You can only search more or less easily for thingsclose to where the unit is. I guess that being able to browsethe map easily and mark items,etc., is the software feature that most users would miss.[Edited on 12/09/08] I missed a feature in the original review.If you put the unit in "gps simulation mode", then the unitno longer tracks where you are, but a button appears on somescreens allowing you to 'set loc.' Then routes and POI searchesetc. are done as if you were at the location you set, which canbe anywhere.11) It does not have a tracking function or other navigationfunctions (bearing vs. heading) that would make the unitmuch more useful. Apparently firmware version 3.40 had ahidden menu that could save a track, but this was removed inlater firmware. Why? I don't know. It could be part of amisguided marketing strategy. Maybe they imagine that, byomitting the tracking function, we are more likely to buythe Oregon model plus European maps for $500+.12) The menu navigation and display are cumbersome andinflexible in many ways as noted in other reviews. The menusystem is cumbersome, requires lots of clicks ( but it isalso pretty easy.) To change the screen brightness from themain navigation screen requires six clicks (plus the clicksto adjust the brightness) and five to get back to the map.The Magellan Meridian had eight different informationscreens with highly configurable information. It is good tohave less important information invisible by default for themajority of users who want to spend as little time aspossible with the GPS. But, an 'advanced' mode to turnthese on on the 270 would be a good addition.
I recently purchased this dock extender after plenty of research. I was trying to find a solution to the seemingly universal problem of mounting an iPhone 3GS equipped with the Otterbox Defender case to a dock. This is by far the best solution. Although the extender will not fit through the case at first, a slight modification to the small piece with a Dremel will do the trick. You simply use a sanding bit on a Dremel (if you have one, or you can ask around your friends to borrow one as I did) and shave off a small section on each side of the dock extender, and Presto! Fits like a glove and works brilliantly. I am using my iPhone 3GS with theBoston Acoustics HDUOIPW Duo-I Plus iPhone/iPod Dock AM/FM Stereo Radio and Clock Functions (Gloss White)and the dock extender works great. The back support really helps as well to keep the plugs from wobbling loose. It might be a little pricey, but it's the only clean-looking solution to iPod/iPhone case docking issues on the market right now.
The items arrived in great condition. They were packaged and packed very securely and arrived 100% safe and in great working condition! I was very pleased with the item and the quick service and delivered to me within just days of placing the order. THANK YOU!
The trip lite cat6 snagless molded patch cable works great haven't had any problems would recommend it's a good investment
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.
Don't waste your money on this. The few I talked to complained that I was hard to hear and I had to shout so they could hear me.
I still can't believe this scanner. (...). This scanner is very very fast. It uses very little space. (...). If you are looking for a simple and reliable scanner, then this is the one. I have no complaints about it. I use it w/ Adobe Photoshop, it gets the job done for me. I use it for myself and family. I don't use it for serious work (...). If your considering, I'd say BUY IT, you can't go wrong.paul
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.
I received this item about two weeks ago, and thus far am completely satisfied, relative to the purpose for which I bought it.This cool looking device is in my kitchen, and it's purpose is to "monitor" whatever happens to be on the big family tv. The antenna input makes this quite simple, and although I'm not a big fan of "bar tuning" technology, since the tuner starts at channel 2 and only needs to go to 3 to pick up the signal, it's perfect in this capacity.Oh, and even in my sunny kitchen, the picture looks GREAT!!! Better even than the color CRT tv that used to occupy this space, that died after 1.5 years of constant use... Only time will tell the longevity of this new unit, but right now it's THE BOMB!!!
WOW! The Sony MDR-CD280 Stereo Headphones take music to the next level! I really enjoy these headphones, they work fantastic and are at a great price too! If you're looking for a great buy at a great price, you can't go wrong with these!
I have had mine for over a year, this thing rocks. It is better than the IPOD simply because you just plug it in to your computer and it work, it donesnt any of that rubbish Itunes software that need to sync this and that. Itunes, is basically malware that takes over your system, with numerous process. You plug you Zen into anyones computer and share your music and files. I use it every day of my life, it did lock up on my once but I just googled the fix and everything was back to normal in a matter on minutes. I also bought the Cambridge Sound works docking station, which is also nice.
Plug and play. I pugged it into my cars antenna and into the back of my aftermarket cd player and the radio worked. No problems.
Pros:+ Sound quality is awesome.+ Great headphones.+ Transfer speed is FAST!+ Choice of 3 backlights.+ FM Reception is good.+ Line in recording is excellent.+ SD expansion feature.+ Excellent battery life (15+ hrs)+ The FM transmitter is a nice little bonus, however I have not tested it myself.Cons:- This thing is supposed to have a resume feature, but its rather complicated (pause song first and then switch off, to resume go to the same song and press play)- Controls aren't that intuitive and might take a little getting used to.- The shape. Its sort of awkwardly shaped. It feels good in your hand, but if you put it in your pocket, it looks like a strange bulge.- It doesn't seem to support more than 2 levels of folders. Hopefully RCA will fix that with a new firmware.- No color screen. But hey, what do you expect for 50 bucks?- 256MB is kinda on the lower side, but you can remedy that with one of those cheap 40 dollar 1GB SD cards.- I have read in other reviews elsewhere that the FM transmitter does a bad job is places with a congested radio bandwidth.Bottom line:Excellent little player with great sound quality for everyday use. Well worth the price!
I am very happy with my wired MX 400. I had a wireless Logitech mouse and I got very tired of putting batteries in it. Wow what a relief! The MX 400 is very precise and easy to use and feels great in the hand. It would be nice if it were a little heavier.The Setpoint software shipped with it has some issues with stopping screen saver from working.
My box was overheating and crashing to the desktop during certain games and I traced the problem to heat. This fan was highly rated by several reputable online sites so I decided to try it out.I thought I would enjoy the 3-spd switch and just up the speed when playing games and leave it low for day to day computer use. Unfortunately, I had no easy way of mounting the switch so I could access it from the outside of the case. It didn't matter too much though, since even on its highest speed setting (which I leave it on) you can barely hear it.The results were immediate and impressive, with double digit (10-14 degress C) drops for case/cpu/video card temps at full load. The switch did nothing for me, but the fan is highly recommended.
I bought these to keep in touch with my friends snowboarding, and paintballing. I would have been better off paying for airtime on my cell phone instead of purchasing these. The audio quality on these are average to poor at best. They are not what I expected fom the Motorola corporation. A great disappointment.
I use this in an apartment.Live in bottom unit, and receive 21 channels.18 mi. from xmitters.Unit is aimed toward stations and laid flat on top of T.V no problems. Would recommend this unit.
Works real fine for now, syncs smoothly with MP10 or drag drop. One thing that annoys me is that the LCD lights on randomly while the song plays. sound quality is really good, the SRS effect helps in audio quality. Good LCD screen, with bright enough display to view even during daytime,I got this product over the iPod even tho it was a little costlier was because of the features it offered. I am pleased with the product and looking forward to the next firmware release.
We purchased this set of speakers for our training consultants to use while at off-site training appointments. They have proven to be a great value for us. Because they fold up, they easily fit into a brief case or other travel bag and conveniently unpack for a quick setup. The sound produced (while not studio quality) is certainly above adequate for a room seating 30 - 40 people, and at about $20, you just can't beat the value.
This is my second canon rebel and their ease of use is unsurpassed, especially for an amateur photographer. Pictures are always clear and easy to download.
I can not believe this is a Sony!When I connect it with my portal cd player, The sound is so sucks, and i feel the singer is so far away from me (weird?). And the volumn control can only manage a very small range.I have a $$ Philips, which can provide much much better than this one. And I have a Sony MDR-CD280, which is a little expensive than this one ($$ from fry's), but provide much much better sound. And I have a sennheiser HD 580, nevertheless to say, it is the best among all headphones i have, but it is too expensive (about $$$).After all, I strongly recommend u do NOT buy this thing.
This is a great thing ever. My wife can not go places without this. I hope every people should have this product.
That's Image Stabilization. Nothing more to say.
It arrived super curled and wouldn't lay flat. Just like others reviewers have mentioned, I reverse curled and threw it in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes. When I took it out and placed it on the floor is was perfectly flat and stayed that way. It was easy to do and worked like a charm.
Honestly, I didn't even know these things existed! I was visiting my son and noticed my daughter-in-law using one of these and immediately logged on to Amazon and ordered one for myself! I got it today and I've been using it all day long. For once my lap is not getting uncomfortably warm from hosting my laptop or sweaty from the blanket I usually have to rest it on to keep from getting burned. Plus the stablity is fantastic and it's easy to position it well even when using my laptop in my recliner. The bottom of my laptop is not nearly as hot as it usually is so I have to conclude that this thing actually does absorb and disperse the heat. This product has made me a very happy camper, considering how much time I spend with a laptop actually in my lap!
PROS: The TR2A is a full featured system in an incredibly small and lightweight package. Despite the small size the screen is excellent and the keyboard usable. Before the Vaio I used to dread lugging my full sized laptop on trips. The Vaio goes with me everywhere. Battery life is not 15 hours (an absurd claim) but is long enough for a 7 hour flight and then some. Some nice touches such as a switch at the front to turn wireless lan off / on. It is not a CAD or graphics workstation, nor is it intended to be. Great WOW factor.CONS: Should have a DVD burner and not just CD burner. For sake of future compatibility, 802.11G wireless would be nice as well. Sony should include the recovery media instead of requiring you to order it or burn it to a dozen plus CD's (since there is no DVD burner). Probably the best subnotebook available at the moment although it seems they cut a few corners in terms of the DVD and wireless. Heck, at least provide a cheap vinyl zipper case and a printed copy of the manual.Do consider the TR2AP3. For not much more $$$ you get twice the memory, XP Pro, and 802.11 B AND G. TR2 is great, I only wish the AP3 configuration had been available when I bought mine.
Although there were some negative reviews about this product, the one we got is working fine. It's stable and hasn't dropped connections so far. Yes, it doesn't come with any bundled software. But all you need is to use the browser to access 192.168.1.1.
I bought one - loved it - bought a second to replace an older model in another car. They are both great. The VG2 mode is really cool. Just last night it went off before a bend in the Parkway, I trusted it, hit the brakes and there on the other side was our Happy Law Enforcement Agent just waiting. The auto-quiet setting is very nice as well, it alerts you then shuts up. I researched it - for the price Can't Do Better! Danny Scott/ NJ
Perhaps I need to put this mouse on a surface with less friction, but after about 20 minutes of using the mouse, my wrist hurts bad because it's at least 3x heavier than my previous Kensington Mouse in a Box.I like having a wireless mouse because I don't like my feet tangling in the wires, however, if this continues to hurt my wrist like this I may have to get rid of it. Since the batteries are in the 'butt' of the mouse, sometimes the back-end won't move as easily and I need to use extra fingers and pressure to get it to move. I do have a semi-rough surface that I have this mouse on, if I found a glass plate of some sort to put it on, that probably would be a lot nicer, I'll have to look into it.Other than this, the mouse and all Kensington Products are very good.
I thought it was a piece of crap & i threw it in the garbarge,they ought to be put in jail for screwing people with that junk.
I am very please with the Coby DP102. This product has many options to display your photos, videos and play your songs. Easy set up. It allows you to take the memory card right from your camera and transfer the images to another type of mediain the frame, love that option. You don't need the pc (you still have that option of course).It has great graphic display of images.Even improves some of my bad photos.Sound quality is nice. Good volume, clear, not tinnie.Only problems I have had are the remote is slow to communicate with the frame and difficulty changing the frame ring (color-black or white). Easy to clean. Very please with the pricing and quality.Would recommend and/or re-purchase.
Player lasted from December '02 until October '03. Worked great for awhile, but now it makes grinding sounds and &quot;Disk Error&quot; appears on the display. No discs are lodged in the player and after reading some of these other reviews I'm throwing in the towel. While Toshiba in my eyes is a good name, spend a little extra and get a better quality product.
This is the second pair that I have purchased. First ones still going strong but couldn't resist the price so I have a back-up pair. They isolate the sound and truly amazing when using them on an airplane. You can use half the volume. Definetly recommend them.
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.
The drive is very adequet, USB 2 not a zippy as firewire obvioisly but all and all is is a really good deal.
Works great, we have tried everything else under the sun with our network. Finally found the right item to do the trick. I highly recommend this seller and this item. Arrived quickly and works great!!
Our church hands out CD's of the week's music.This product was perfect holder for the CD's and the price is great!
This wire worked perfectly to extend the USB 2 port in back of my computer to be in a convenient place. Very nice simple solution to have a quick place to plug in MP3 player and USB scanner. Its even easier than reaching down to the front of the computer as I just drape this over my desk. I think thats why they are putting USB ports on monitors. Its just more logical. Anyway, put it wherever its more convienient to you.
I love my laptop, it goes everywhere, long lasting battery, runs nicely when I work with different programs at the same time, graphics look awesome, audio is very decent, touch pad is nice, even after 2 years of wear, my laptop works and looks great. Try to get a keyboard protector, the letters on the keys (not the actual keys) start coming off after use and abuse. I have abused my loyal laptop, and only letter "e" has come off. The best buy ever! Works beatifully with the printers, ipods, video projectors and any other peripheric I connect to it. If you take basic care of it, it will last a long time. I still run heavy programs and it works beautifully after 2 years.
Got two of these running on a Tyan MB with 4 gigs of memory and they are really fast. Yup Yup the more money you throw at it the faster it gets.
Waste of money, And when you pay for it and unpack it and give a test drive for the first time is that you will realize that you have wasted your money, and when you try to return it to see if you can get your money back guess what?Amazon won't take it back cause it has some liquids or something like that.so you stuck with a machine that don't work and personally for me didn't help any of my scratch disc at all.since i can return it and it don't work i said to my self, well let's use it as a cleaner to just clean the disc, (BIG MISTAKE)it actually scratch my unscratched disc and i wanted was to clean it.you can buy this item if you want im just warning you, or if you going to get it anyway (HEY BUY MINE FOR 25% Of The Price) hell just pay for the shipping
What a blast this is! I love it. I primarily use it as an MP3 player. You can store about 12 songs on the 16 MB card. Works great, sounds great. Very easy to use. You can transfer songs using the provided Kodak software, or just copy/paste right out of Windows Explorer.The camera is a nice bonus. Not great resolution but not too bad either. More of a toy than a serious camera. No flash is the biggest drawback. Holds a ton of pictures if the card is not full of MP3's.The video feature is great too. Takes surprisingly long quicktime movies WITH SOUND! You get several minutes to record, not the 60 seconds you get with a typical digital camera. Very good mic picks up even low volume sounds. The video quality is okay, really meant for computer screens only.Just buy it! You'll love it. For the price it is one hell of a deal.
I use this at work because there is no aux in my work vehicle. It works great almost all the time. Sunday morning I can not get away from the interference. (I think because so may churches are broadcasting on low frequencies.) It's okay, they can have that morning.It is easy to use and works well.
It works for me. We will see how long it last. Not good without antenna! Would buy again! Highly recommended!
This is a very good scanner for transparencies. The breakdown between slides and photos is quick and easy to use. It is a very good flatbed scanner in the [price]range.
Great headphones. It is both sleak and comfortable. The in-band volume control is very convenient. Of course you cannot expect perfect sound quality out of ear-clip headphones since they generally leak sound more or less. This is, however, a very good choice if you are looking for an inexpensive and comfortable headphone.
These are great for working at a desk or for anything where you will be holding still for extended periods of time. Very comfortable. Excellent sound! I'm able to hear sounds I've never heard in my music before so I enjoy my music library all over again. I used them while I was mowing the lawn to test them out. I got sweaty. Not recommended for activities where you'll move around a lot.Blocks out sound really well in the office environment and allows me to concentrate.
Good product value. Easy to install. Absolutely no problems. Took minutes to install. Increased speed and efficiency
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.
Got these for burning movies and stuff like that. Work fine and play in all the DVD players I have tried.
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
The vendor was quick to send. For a battery I thought it was over packed in a box size of a half bread loaf. A simple CD mailer could have been used. Strange that Amazon ships even a $600 SLR lens in the same manner!. The battery life is good and I always believe in genuine replacements from the manufacturer even if they are slightly more expensive.
I own a Nikon D80 with the 18-200mm DX VR NIKKOR len. The protected armor for the body fits but the lens hood will not fit on a 72mm diameter lens. So I ended using only the body and cannot use the lens hood. Now my camera looks like it came a circus.
did everything i was supposed to including changing my laptop and the router would not work. spoke to belkin techs(india) 3 times and finally returned the router to amazon.
I'm so happpy with my new handicam, I thing it has good resolution and it is easy to handle.
I would love to operate this MP3 player, however, I cannot find the battery cover! Any suggestions? Yes, I have read the instruction manual! I am ready to throw it in the trash!!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
works as its supposed to. I use it for back up when shooting sporting events
I have tried 3 other FM transmitters before this one, and it has worked the best! I am very happy with it. You can use it with a cover on your Ipod, and it has a long enough wire to move it around anywhere in your car! I would definately buy another product from Kensington!
Hi:I'm using this with a Treo 750 - first with WM5, then I upgraded to WM6.As piece of hardware that does what it says it does, it really should be five stars. At home it gives we a wireless connection to my network with very little hassle.I didn't plan on using a data connection for my phone much, and thought I could use this at hotspots instead of incurring cellular data charges. With respect to fulfilling my need with the Treo, it falls short of my expectations; though this is definitely more related to my specific needs and perhaps my chosen PDA than quality of the WIFI card. I'll share them here, to possibly help out any Treo 750 users making a decision.I also use my Treo for music and audio books - swapping out the memory card with the WIFI card, and properly storing (and not loosing) the unused card became a little bit of a hassle. And as you probably already know, the WIFI card sticks out and holds the phone's card cover open. Also, when the phone went to sleep, I would often loose the WIFI connection and have to soft reset.I tried it at two free hotspots - Caribou Coffee, and within a city that offers free WIFI. The card found the connection as it should. But both services required me to log in on a web page after making a connection, but the web page did not automatically load in the mobile Explorer browser, as it does on my notebook computer. I did some Internet searches to try and figure this out, but haven't come up with anything yet.Yesterday, I signed up for an unlimited data package with ATT, and will probably no longer use the card, unless I someday have the time to figure out how to get it to work at hotspots.One other note - my phone carrier would really rather I buy a data service, and some of the preprogramming of the phone seems intent on making another connection more difficult. For example, under Proxies, ATT is checked, and unless, like me, you do an Internet search to find out you have to uncheck this box to connect elsewhere, you'll go no where. Also, when I set up an email account, the set up strongly recommended I use the preset SMTP (send mail) servers through ATT. I still put in my own with no troubles, but if I used ATT's I'm guessing sending mail wouldn't have worked through a different connection.Well, that's my $0.02. Hope it helps you make a better buying decision.
After a lot of research, I completely agree with the NY Times review - they are BOSE without the marketing.With so many options, I could not be more thrilled with the purchase.
I've only used it a day (Christmas present for the mrs., but of course I need to use it extensively in order to demonstrate to her how it works, right?) but already I am very happy with this camera. Picture quality using the auto setting is excellent; it feels solidly built; the instruction manual at first appears lengthy but it is well-written and to the point. As for hooking to a USB, I bought a SanDisk compact flash reader that Windows 98 recognized and installed without a hitch. Also, it saves the camera batteries by downloading pictures via the reader instead of the camera. .... I did a lot of research (consumer and pro reviews) before making a purchase and am so glad I chose the Canon. I agree with the other 5-star ratings - you won't go wrong with this one!
very simple install on XP machine. software is a little low rent but works nonetheless. overall great product and eliminates the need to open up box and deal with replacing/subordinating video card. just plug into USB 2.0 and bring standard cable to it.
I've had this GPS for about 3 years. I've used it for travel, hunting, hiking, biking, canoeing, and fishing. When I bought mine I bought a package with 2008 Topo maps, soft case, SD chip, and cord. Since then I've added Garmin City Navigator. Well worth the price.
This is my first PDA and now I wonder how I lived my life without one. I'm a stay at home mom with plenty of responsibilities to take care of. I never realized how helpful (and how enjoyable) this tiny device could be even for my home life.I understand that this is a basic featured (but still fabulous) PDA without all the fancy bells and whistles - that is absolutely fine for me. All the bells and whistles just add up to distraction for me. This properly featured yet powerful Z22 helps keep me focused on the tasks on hand.I love that it's attractive and diminuitive. It easily goes everywhere with me. I just wish I could attach a wrist strap. I do keep mine in a protective Flexicase, which has worked out great for my needs.I LOVE that the Palm Z22 can be used as a e-book reader. The Palm Software CD comes with the E-reader software you can load onto your PDA if you want it. By far, it is my most favorite program on my PDA. Now wherever I go, whether I'm across the house or outside my home, I keep a library of books with for me to read.I love how I can write down my thoughts at anytime. The Graffiti 2 handwriting recognition program is quite easy to learn and, when in a pinch, I can alway easily use the onscreen keyboard. Overall, very easy to use. The amazingly easy-to-use touchscreen technology makes these PDAs a gem.The internal battery in the Z22 lasts a long time and quickly recharges either by using a wall plug or when synching with the PC. Palm includes a power-off feature which will shut off the Z22 automatically unless you purposely deactivate it when you turn it on. It also shuts off after so many minutes of inactivity. No worries about it accidently turning on or forgetting to shut it off draining precious battery power. So when I'm taken away from my task because of my toddler or other family necessity, I don't worry about the power draining.The included Palm desktop program also makes it easy to keep my Z22 updated. No grievance there. The hotsync feature sometimes doesn't always connect the first time, but it's not a consistent problem. The desktop program also is programmable for different users of different palm products. So while I can use it for my Palm Z22, I can also use it to program my young son's M100 PDA without our files getting crossed. (I'm getting him started early - laf! Plus they're cheap and work great. I keep kid-friendly programs on his.)The internal 32K (?) memory is sufficient for Z22. It's plenty enough to add several extra programs (my favorites: e-reader, handyshopper, listpro), keep lots of data, and store several e-books. I still have plenty of room left to work with.The size of the screen is also not a problem for me. I'm not always crazy about the resolution, but again, I got my Z22 to be my PDA workhorse, not a movie theatre.I have absolutely no regrets getting my Palm Z22. It frees me from being tied to my computer. It frees me from cluttered thinking. Not a day has gone by since I've gotten the Palm Z22 that I haven't used it. I've been very grateful to have it. Thank you, Palm, for making such a great device that is powerful yet affordable.I love my Palm Z22! It's helping me change my life. :)
Good tool is 90% of a success. This kit is all you need to clean your sensor and eliminate the dust speckles. Read the instructions and search the Web for manuals.Mount your camera on a tripod, use the tools from the kit, make test shots after each cleaning, stop at some time (that's important). I used it for my Pentax K100D and will use again.
I always carry a spare because I can't seem to keep track of my lens caps.The nikon is a great fit.
I just got this awesome little toy on Friday night, and realized that I need a copy of my invoice for the rebate. Since my scanner no longer works, I tried taking a photo of the invoice with my new Canon S110. I was astounded by how clear the image came out. I had no problem reading every little detail on the page and it made for a great copy. Then I got more ambitious and used it to photograph an old 3x5 photo from the family album. I used the "macro" setting to get good and close, turned off the flash, and put a strong desk lamp over the photo. I couldn't believe how sharp the resulting JPG file came out! So all weekend, I've been shooting and emailing old photos to my family -- great fun. It's even easier with a tripod and the built-in Canon "remote control" program, which lets you control the camera settings and shoot the picture using your PC keyboard when you hook the camera to the USB port.
Moving from a large home into a smaller one it seemed the right time to set the huge twenty-six year old quasi-wood enclosures in the car, take them to Goodwill and buy something of current technology yet in a smaller package. After researching big and small and a dozen brand names we went off in search of the right speakers for us in our smaller setting. Most we listened to were terrible. Inaudible, booming with no clarity or tinny, even the names of note. Then we met Dr. Bose's collection of speakers. We were used to our 12" woofer, a couple of tweeters and a bass that boomed until our chest vibrated. Though we didn't get the booming chest, we got clarity and sound that was true to the instruments and the voices. My receiver is twenty-six years old too and is screaming to be replaced but even with it and it's limited ability to equalize, the true sound we hear from the set of Bose speakers quickly grew on us and proved satisfying. I do miss the ability to go for the booming subwoofer sound when we wish and may buy a small unit to fill the gap. But....if we don't add to this set, we are well satisfied with the Bose speakers and feel fine about spending a few dollars more for a quality sound. So far I haven't found a way to distort the sound and am also happy that we reach a nice volume level without pushing the slider.I have read mixed reviews from "uch" to "the absolute best" and wonder how so many mixed expectations can precede the purchase of a set of speakers. We, as life long lovers of music and musicans ourselves, are seriously pleased with the Bose speakers even with the slightly less "boom" to which we are accustomed.
This mount is holding my 60 inch Sony LED TV. It was super easy to install. But if you are new to installing you might want to install a smaller tv. The mount fit perfect and tilts exactly the angel I need it to reduce reflected light. The mount is well built. I was a little nervous about buying a cheap mount for such an expensive tv but I saved a lot of money by not buying the over priced mounts at the retail stores. People who say this product is cheap and you get what you paid for might want to go buy an expensive mount first and then buy this mount and compare the quality. I did that with my first mount I got at a retail store and it is identical in quality. So if it makes you sleep better at night that you spent more money then stop looking on amazon and go buy one at your local retailer. When we get another tv, I will be right back on amazon to buy this mount.
OK, so it's definitely not a high quality piece of optic equipment. Don't use this thing as your main camera-you can't even really get an accurate idea of where you're aiming. But it's pretty fun for events where there's motion. We used black and white for some arty shots, even. It looks pretty cool (who ever heard of a see-through camera) and is definitely a conversation piece. It was great at the beach, for people in the waves.
When I say outstanding, I'm comparing it with my 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, my 28-75 2.8 Tamron, the original 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS kit lens and just for a high bar my 70-200 f/2.8 IS L (nothing beats that one). I've found that when using the EF lenses on a cropped sensor camera like my 30D and 20D, some of the "lesser" lenses perform very well because they're using the center "sweet" spot of the lens. Taking this into consideration for this review, I've found it very hard to tell the difference in photos between the 24-105 L lens and the 28-135 non-L lens. The 24-105 L lens is built more sturdily, has the constant f/4 apperature, and has extra weather-proofing but the 28-135 lens is less than half the cost, has IS, and gains 30mm in zoom. So seriously, if you aren't thinking about buying your lenses for the day when you upgrade to a full size sensor camera body, the 28-135 lens, for the price, is a fantastic deal.
I just got my ZVN a couple of days ago, so I haven't had tons of time to explore everything it has to offer. But so far I love almost everything about it. The screen is very clear and displays colors sharply- great for watching videos! The custom button allows you to designate it for whatever command you want - I made mine "volume" so I could easily access it for adjustments. I'm very impressed with Creative Media Source (software that comes with it) - I own a Zen Touch and the version it came with several years wasn't nearly as easy to use as the current one. This one makes the transfer of all media very easy and user-friendly. However, I am having some trouble moving the picture and video files around.Other reviews are right about the hypersensitivity of the vertical control strip. I had to turn it down to "low" so I could better navigate without accidently selecting menu items. So far this is the only inconvenience I've found.Overall, this is an excellent product that easily rivals (and beats) any ipod.
Only someone who is from another planet would buy this player. It has problems playing MP3 and WMA files. It forces you to use the dumb Sony software. It costs more than an IPOD.. In short.. buy something else. Sony get your act together.. You invented this category and now you have lost it
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.
It's the best and cheapest laptop case you can ever find.It has lifetime warranty and has a very slim and pretty design.I recommend this product specially to women!!
This product does exactly what you need in order to keep your headphones attached, protect your ipod and keep yourself moving. I use it while running, roller blading, and walking but after 3 years it is still holding its shape.
The only reason this gets 4 instead of 5 stars is because is does not have a pocket to carry the cord. It is well padded & a great size for the 14&#34; laptop I purchased.
I wish I could get my money back! After the third use of the DVD, the rented dvd got stuck in the unit. I had to return the unit to the manufacturer (I had to insist that they pay for shipping), and was promised a new unit. During the one month I waited for a replacement, calls to customer service were fruitless. Timer recording on the vcr and ejecting a tape is a two-step process; too complicated compared to my other three VCRs. Buttons on the remote are too small and the lettering is even smaller! Will never buy another Toshiba product based on poor customer service performance!
This cable worked fine....for one week. After that I couldn't get HD at all. Replaced this HDMI cable with the original audio/video cables that came with the cable box. OK now.
This unit is quite nice. Much improved GPS engine over the Etrex CX series. Naturally the software is quite mature at this point allowing a lot of customization, and they apperently got the odometer issue fixed as well.The GPS seems to get a lock very fast even the cold start when shipped from Amazon brand new got a lock in under 3 minutes inside the house. I am in So Cal far from the Garmin factory so this was really a cold start. Holds sats well gets a fix faster than my Sirf equiped Garmins (76CX and Nuvi 370).Screen is just a bit darker than the Etrex CX it is replacing, but not a big deal.Pro'sFast response on GPSSlightly faster screen redraw than the Etrex CX (tested with same maps same area)Very nice software, unit is flexable in functions, topo, marine, street routing, compass, altimeter, barometerPocket sizedWater resistantUses Standard Memory Cards that are affordable!Okay base map (for US)Con'sShould have the international basemap, really how much would it cost to add this data to the US basemap?All the detail maps are options (so you do need to buy some optional maps to do a lot with the unit).Screen could be larger (but device would be larger too)Lacks speech capabilityThey took out tide station data (can be added back if use topo or added to other map sets if you know where to look).would be nice to load map sets into folders and select them rather than changing cards.All in all this is a really well evolved product, and a pleasure to use.They need to make a routing street map with a elevation layer. So you can have a map with elevation data like a topo and also routable streets. Ideally you could turn on or off the elevation layer.People have complained that the GPS is inaccurate with TOPO 2008. It is not the GPS the Map data in the topo maps is not accurate the streets are drawn out of proper location, its not the GPS.Still after all this this likely the best all round GPS available today!
I purchased two cybikos (one in black and one purple), the purple one wouldn't work unless it was plugged to a power cord. The battery wouldn't work. So I spent another $20 on another battery and it still wouldn't work. So I sent it back to Amazon and purchased the black one. Just received the black one and it has the same problem. It won't turn on without being plugged in. The telephone number for customer support doesn't work. Just learned its because they are no longer in business. Amazon shouldn't have sold the product if this was the case!
This is by far the best inkjet I have ever used&#8230;Unlike another reviewer, I had no problems whatsoever getting this printer installed and working. I can&#8217;t imagine the install being much easier. The drivers work very well with Windows 98 as they do with Win2k, Winxp and NT4.The print speeds are incredible! I can&#8217;t believe it prints this fast while maintaining such a high quality output. The print speed has also improved a lot with mixed text/graphic pages. It seems to recognize that the text portion doesn&#8217;t need the same speed of the images and prints them much faster.I like the separate ink cartridges, as you can replace each color independently. Canon has had this feature for the longest time, and I am glad to see Epson finally adding it. Time will tell if this makes it much cheaper than before.The image quality is great! They have improved the plain paper printing quality from the last Epson printer I have used. On photo quality paper, it&#8217;s amazing! The picture quality is also much better than you get with latest HP printers, which tend to have grainy images when compared to the C80.The only thing I don&#8217;t like is the styling. The previous printers look much better to me than the C80. And what&#8217;s with the naming scheme?So far, I have enjoyed this incredibly fast printer....
When buying this I expected the video capability to be okay. I found it to be excellent, with vibrant colors and very clear picture. You can easily convert your own videos to fit on it using one of many free converter programs available on the net.There is only 1 problem I have with it - the battery power. Watching video sucks the life out of the battery in about an hour and a half of use. That aspect of it is annoying, but its not the end of the world unless you plan on watching a full feature film on it
You are LUCKY if you get more than 20 hours from a bulb. I bought six due to their known limited life. Like everything else these days - cheaply made. I found the exact same bulb in a stash box that I had in storage ---- the bulb was probably 10 years old with no use. When I started using it, the bulb lasted for approximately six months.
We ended up purchasing the 50" set as opposed to the stunning 60" set due to limited space in our living room.Out of the box, the 50" produced the most stunning HDTV images I have ever seen. Nevermind the fact that I cannot pump any 1080p signals, I'm talking 720p and 1080i. Even from my DirecTV HD feed, which is compressed up the wahzoo, it still looks remarkable.Adjusting the set appropriately (which most casual users won't even need to do) took no time and inputs were a snap. I have a progressive scan DVD player hooked into it and its attempt at upconverting the signals makes watching standard-def DVDs a pleasure. For a real treat, pop on the new transfer of TOY STORY for eye-popping standard resolution.And let's talk about the price? 3999 for THIS set? THIS TELEVISION? The last HD set I bought was the beautiful yet flawed Loewe 55" and that cost me over 8000 dollars. That was a DLP rear-projection that, until now, was the best RP image I have witnessed.Anyway, I can go on and on with technical specs, but your best bet is to hit a Sony Store or a high-end electronics store and witness this beauty for yourself. Also, there is a glowing review in the recent Perfect Vision Magazine.I honestly feel this is the best HD television on the market today. Sony's SXRD technology blows DLP out of the water and if any of you have witnessed the 70" Qualia rear-projection set Sony introduced last year, you can consider this television the "Baby" Qualia, because that's what it is.Also, the light output is so strong that I can have all the windows open and the lights up and I can still see 90% of the image.
I've had this system for a few months now, and ive had no problems whatsoever. Setup was easy enough, you can adjust the levels on the individual speakers for just the right sound, theres a nighttime setup to minimize disturbance to your neighbors. And if there isnt enough bass for you, theres a plug for a second subwoofer. I scare my friends when they watch movies and something explodes - great! All for 149.95, no shipping on a 36 lb box...insane!
This camera is great. Small, light, solid, fast, easy to use and takesgreat pictures - both flash and outdoors.I bought two more for my kids.Cons: More manual controls would be nice.
These are relatively comfortable. I like being able to fold them as I tend to tangle and snap the cheaper non-foldable ones. These have a good sound, even on the computer.
I was so glad to find the film for my camera. Sometimes I like to use it instead of the digit camera.
This is a simple suction cup mount, but it works perfectly. The quality is definitely OEM.
This is a great spotting scope. Makes out very clear images it is also easy to zoom in or out and focus in. In addition to the scope, it comes with a bunch of accessories. You really do get more than you pay for actually. For the price there is not a product that even comes close to it. In actuality, all I wanted was a scope, but all of the extras really do come in handy. It comes with two nice cases, a tripod, lens covers for both sides and obviously the scope. Overall Barska makes a great scope.
What can I say about some plain, white envelope sleeves for CD's and Blu Ray discs. They are of a nice quality and do the trick. Just what I was looking for and the price is right.
I have not had a great deal of time to work with this lens yet. I have only used it in a manual focus mode but gave me very sharp results.
I am not a big Windows PC fan, but I thought it was time to get that old laptop out of the closet and see what the real problem was. It was the battery and the power supply. I looked online and saw that Toshiba replacements didn't have a good rep, so I opted for this AC adapter instead. It's worked great so far and has fairly long cords and a sturdy, 90 degree plug that goes into the back of the computer... MUCH better. No noticeable heat. Time will tell though. Shipping was right on time.
After trying several similar products I ended up purchasing this one. It is flawlessly integrated into the iPod concept providing excellent sound quality with easy configuration.The Griffin iTrip is quite possibly the best accessory for your iPod!
Very poor sound quality. That's all there is to it. Great idea, but unless you are in an area with very few occupied stations, my bet is the sound quality will be very unsatisfactory. Buy a tape adapter, I use one now with great success, and if you need to charge your iPod while driving look into the iGo system or something like it.
I would call this product great for the money because it does the job, it's not super fancy, and it comes with headphones, remote, car charger, home charger, and cables. I paid nearly 200 for the same size screen and didn't get a car charger or headphones.
These are probably a little more than &#34;Bookshelf&#34; speakers but they sound great sitting on the floor. We use them for movies and music with an older Sony receiver and they have good sound from highs to lows.
Purchased for use with Janome Memory Craft 9700. Downloading embroidery designs to compact flash memory card. Insert memory card in adapter, load in machine - works great!
These headphones are comfortable and fit well. I'm amazed how they cut the noise out. Not all of it but a large majority of it. What's nice is that you can disconnect the wire at the headphone so that you can use them without a wire hanging down. My IPOD sounds very good also. That means I'm very happy with the purchase.
the unit works fine, the touch screen, seems not to be that responsive. if you have a via chipset in your computer. you might have to delete the drivers/controllers and re-install espectially in win 2000. i have found the os3.1 to be a problem already since the latest pix stuff uses 3.5. tech support was helpful, but i figured out the chipset problem. construction is so so, the wireless features require additional modem and expensive!!!!. by the time you upgrade with a springboard mod/ you can buy a new one. screen can scratch very easy
This supposedly is a "link cable" but when I tried to link the cable to "How to Avoid Extremely Large Ships" I damn near got run over! What a ripoff.
These are great. Nice sound, comfortable (even with glasses)... easy to live with. I dig 'em.
This was the least expensive antenna, so I almost didn't buy it. I'm so glad I went with it. It gets us all of the local channels--none of the other antennas could have done more. The picture is high-quality. We live in the suburbs of Denver, and the antenna is only a few feet from a window.
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.
I bought this Pyle stereo and installed in my car 3 months ago. All the wires are clearly labeled so install was cake. This thing does it all. The radio picks up everything, even distant stations. The DVD player performs great. There is also a "loud" button on the interface, and when pressed on dvd it really sounds like your in a theater. The tv works great... when you have an antenna and you are not moving. The buttons also light up blue, which looks sharp. The interface screen could be a little easier to read, however. The screen automatically flips and on its own, and can be programmed to flip out to a certain tilt or angle.Here are the things that are frustrating.I have a backup camera installed, and from time to time the source will be stuck in this mode, no matter if you change gears. Also, there is no "clock" button on the interface. The only way to tell the time is by turning the stereo off, or pressing a button on the supplied remote. I can't seem to even find a clock on the screen after it flips out. Lastly, the screen when playing cds is pretty dull and annoying(Its a picture of an eye and says "pyle view". I usually just close the screen, but it would be nice to have an option to at least change the background.All in all, this is packed with great features, is easy to install, and performs just as well as other top brands.UPDATE:6 months after install, this radio is showing why Plye is considered a low-end manufacturer. The clock will never keep the correct time. Just for the sake of experimentation, I set my clock on day one. 6 months later, with no tampering or time changes, the clock was 82 minutes slow. TERRIBLE! Also, the touchscreen is pointless and unintuitive. The buttons are hard to see, and do the exact same things as the buttons on the actual unit. You have to have the remote to access any playback features, which makes the touchscreen menu worthless. Also, the av-jacks wouldn't allow a back up camera install. The backlight is either bright blue and gives headaches in the dark, or so dim you can't even see the buttons. Lastly and the most irritating thing, the system just crashes every so often. The loud button will stop working, then 2 days later magically work again. The whole system will shut down and erase all your settings. I can't even say the video is nice, because there is a line on the top that constantly is waving.This radio is junk.updated rating: 1 1/2 stars, solely based on priceupdated
So far so good.. My headphone is doing it's duty fairly well.Few things that I would have liked better was the headset to be fitting better and have a longer reception range without distortion. The quality of the voice within proper range is good for the price that I paid.One thing to regret was the absense of the manual book for it's usage. Took me some time to figure out the settings. The Shiping was done on time.
This was a great DVD player while it lasted. Had digital audio and S-Video out. Had lots of nice features to play discs and display info. But after about 6 months it just stopped playing any disc. Kep diaplaying message 'bad' for any disc I put in. ever going to buy anoter Toshiba product let alone another Toshibe DVD player.It reflects very poorly on the quality of products Toshiba makes.
These are great! I bought the refurbished ones. Except for a missing manual, you would think they were new.Audio is crisp and clean (after using the Tuning nob). I can wear these throughout my apartment and hear the TV wherever I go.The transmitter has a an auto-off feature, where it will turn itself off if the audio is paused/stopped for too long (for example, when you pause the DVD).
Pro.These headphones work without the power on (unlike the QC2)The sound is better than Bose QC2 (I'm not an expert but music sounded great)Con.As K. Fox wrote, the stitching and rough inner fabric irritated my ears.However, the biggest con which makes these headphones useless is the tremendous amount of sound leakage. Music at low levels bothered the guy next to me. I can't understand how Audio Technica can make such a basic flaw.
Network consists of a Netgear WAB102 802.11a and 802.11b dual band access point, Linksys WET11, Netgear WAB501 Cardbus for Compaq laptop, and a Dell Axim PDA using the WCF12. Had no problems installing it and immediately was surfing the net from the PDA. Network should be configured for DHCP for easy installation. Have had one problem that I don't think is with Linksys, Netgear access point stopped working on the 802.11a channel while 802.11b still worked. Cycled power and all was fine again. WCF12 was scanning away as it should be trying to make a connection. Have since upgraded the firmware in the access point so will see what happens... Also no problem inserting the CF card in the Dell Axim as a previous reviewer did. May be a manufacturing tolerance problem which I lucked out on.
Fast and to my front door for lass than I would pay from the big box store. why go pay more?
To judge the value and usefulness of my opinion, one must understand where I'm coming from. I needed an amplifier which was both affordable (I'm cheap that way!) and which would accommodate multiple devices. Specifically, I needed to connect and be able to select among a TEAC reel-to-reel tape deck, a Panasonic cassette tape deck, a Thorens turntable (yes, I still play vinyl), and a CD player. These beautiful antiques (well, all but the CD player) have been with me since the 1970s and I was in no way ready to give them up, but my National Panasonic quadraphonic receiver finally gave up its electronic ghost. It had been playing only stereo for years anyway, and no new media come in four-channel quadraphonic format, so a stereo amplifier was all I needed. Nor did I still use the radio tuner in my old receiver, so the absence of that was not a problem.What did I give up (besides the third and fourth sound channels that no one uses any longer anyway)? The old receiver had a beautiful hardwood case; the new Pyle Pro amplifier has a fairly thin metal case. The old unit had beautifully chromed metal push buttons and knobs; the new one has black plastic ones. The old unit allowed me to adjust the volume on each output channel individually; the Pyle Pro does not. The old one had sliding controls to help achieve the best possible sound balance in a given room and with a given speaker configuration; the Pyle Pro does not. The old one had a "Loudness" button to enhance sound quality when played at very low levels; the Pyle Pro does not. The old one had a knob that could swap channels from one speaker to another (left to right, back to front, etc.); the Pyle Pro does not.For use in a typical living room with a typical listener, however, few of the bells and whistles on the old National Panasonic receiver were ever used. The level of finesse that they were designed to achieve exceeds that of the non-audiophile, and I don't really miss them. The only adjustment that I wish the Pyle Pro had would be individual volume controls for each of the two stereo channels/speakers rather than just one master volume control. Otherwise, it has everything that an average home user of music could desire.Oh, it does one rather strange thing: when changing the volume, the "on" lights dance around. Each of the five inputs has a button on the front for selecting which input the user wants (turntable, tape deck, CD player, etc.) A light appears above the selected button (and that, by the way, is the only indication that the unit is turned on; there is no master "on" light.) When the volume knob is turned, the lights above other, non-selected buttons turn on briefly. When the volume knob is no longer being turned, the light returns to burn steadily above the selected input button. This isn't really a problem, more of a curiosity.My television set has perfectly adequate speakers of its own, and I have no need whatsoever to pipe it through the amplifier and the Bose speakers attached to it. No "home theater" here. Nor have I attached the Pyle Pro to my computer in any way. What I am attempting to show here is that I have a pretty simple, straightforward audio setup. If I want to play a record, I want to hear the sound come out of my speakers with good stereo separation, with no distortion, and with adequate volume. I want the same thing when I play a tape or a CD. Simple. The Pyle Pro PT-600A allows me to do all those things perfectly. The sound is, so far as my ears can discern, perfect. The volume is fully adjustable and has amplification to spare. The base and treble can be adjusted independently. I ask for nothing more, and the Pyle Pro delivers everything I ask for. The headphone receptacle works perfectly, too, and the speakers automatically fall silent when a headphone jack is plugged into it.Other reviewers have commented on the tiny font and dark colors of the remote control unit. My only question is why anyone would want a remote control for an amplifier. I'm not accustomed to having one, and there are too many remote controls lying on the end table now, so any perceived shortfalls in the remote control are, to me, irrelevant. I suppose the bottom line is that if one is a rabid audiophile who loves stacking multiple components in metal trays and manipulating every conceivable adjustment to an amplifier, then the Pyle Pro PT-600A is probably not going to prove very satisfying. However, if one simply wants to listen to stereo recordings from up to five different devices all connected to a single amplifier, and if one is satisfied with simple push-button controls, and if one can accept the absence of individual right-and-left speaker volume adjustments, then I believe that the Pyle Pro PT-600A will provide a fully satisfactory listening experience. I miss the external appearance of my old National Panasonic quadraphonic receiver, but I love the performance of my new Pyle Pro, and if I must trade appearance for performance, I'll choose performance any day.
worth the money. Easy to install. I have 6 of them in out store. We will be getting more soon
I have used these for a couple of months now. I have tried my friends BOSE (1,2 and 3) and the ATH_ANC7 are as good if not better in regards of both noise cancelling and audio. The construction is sturdier. Just go and buy them! I am getting a pair for my wife; she really enjoyed using them on the subway the other night. There are VERY few other technical items that has made an impact on my life more than this one has. It is truly amazing.P&auml;r
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.
After reading many complaints about the "fragile" LCD screen and worrying (needlessly) about purchasing this camera, I went ahead and bought it. This camera is a bargain! Lots of great features! Long lasting battery, perfect crisp macro pictures, continuous shooting mode, b&w; or sepia pictures or movies.As for the LCD screen, if you read the instruction manual, it does say to prevent damage to the screen from condensation, to keep the camera in a resealable plastic bag when going from hot to cold or cold to hot temps and letting it come to room temperature before using!The movies from this camera are the BOMB! No need for a camcorder if you have a 1G SD card!I also love the girly features such as colors for the clock screen, wallpaper, sounds (dog barking, wolf howling, bird chirping), etc.Anyone interested in the Canon hard case for this should go to Best Buy-they have a similar generic, genuine leather, hard case for only $7 and carry it in black, brown, red, or croc embossed!I'm having a blast with this camera and find it well worth the price!
An excellent, inexpensive USB joystick. I use it with Mechwarrior 4 with no problems at all.
These headphones are an excellent purchase for anyone looking for noise-cancellation in the $100 range.I've tried bothSony Mdrnc22/Blk Noise Canceling Headphone (Black)andBose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones.In terms of noise-cancellation, these and the Bose were good. The Sony earbuds were the best.For music quality I didn't notice much of a difference among any of the three. However, I'm no audiophile and sound quality wasn't really an important factor in my purchase choice.For comfort, these and the Sony earbuds were good (it's more a preference of around-ear vs. in-ear). The Bose were definitely the most comfortable. The Bose headphones sit less firmly on the head and use a softer material for the around-ear padding.Unless you're willing to spend the extra $200 to get a slightly more comfortable headphone, these are definitely a good bet.
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.
I got this tv a few weeks ago and I am extremely pleased. I became the fourth person in my family to own a Samsung DLP. We are all sold on this television. There are no speakers hanging half a foot off each side like some others. High def looks great.
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
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.
This is a great starter camera if you are thinking about getting into videograghy. This camera will give you the pro look, but it seems to be just a consumer level camera in a pro package. quality seems to be very good however, I have only shot a few hrs of tape so far. if you can come up with an extra $1000 seriously consider a different camera that really is on the pro level.
I bought this mouse for my home computer (windows platform) and it was great but I was getting frustrated at work with all the wires getting tangled so I moved it to work (NT platform). I had no problems installing the mouse on either platform and it works just as well on both too. I truly enjoy the way the mouse conforms perfectly to my hand and the three buttons and scroll bar are great. One of the fun things is that you get to choose what each button or the wheel actually does (i.e.... side button to double click or back button on internet or internet scroll or select and click or close or whatever). You totally map your mouse to work, as you want. I've heard a lot of people comment negatively about the batteries that are required but I don't see that as a drawback. If you go into the control panel and select Mouse, you can find out the battery life in your mouse so you can monitor if you need to get new batteries. Plus the simple thought of a battery over my mouse cord getting wrapped up in my phone cord... I'll take it.
I have bought this PDA with a lot of expectations, and I think they will be met. It has a lot of features I have to learn to use, and many I may never learn to use. The design is amazing, and it really is an appealing unit to use and look at. My current Prism doesn't seem to compare. I will keep it as a momento. If you are looking for the one unit to do most everything, this may be it.You will find the following a big surprise and helpful features:1. The camera quality2. The music player3. The many options for entering data4. The storage medium5. The versatility of being able to use the pda in several ways.6. The ergonomics of the design7. The high resolution8. Sound quality even without head phones9. Ease of use.10 Size
I am typing this right now on my MCK-142. It's gone by different brand names and model numbers but it's the same keyboard and it has no equal. Over the last decade or so I have bought four of these. It feels like a kick in the gut to know that I can't buy them anymore. I have tried a number of tactile keyboards (including the famous IBM M-series) and none are the equal to this one. The click is just the right amount of resistance and they "give" in just the right way. It's hard to describe but impossible to forget. The fact that they are programmable is a great bonus. No software-level functionality can be as handy as that. I will miss my keyboard when it finally fails. Fortunately, it'll probably be while since these are pretty durable.
For people who are hard to buy for, this makes a great and inexpensive gift. We gave them to our dads for Father's Day full of pictures of our children and them with our children. We had gotten our mothers Palbums (see palbums.com) for Mother's Day, and since these were techie versions of those, it went over really well with our dads. Now they have a cool way to show off pictures of their grandkids to their buddies and co-workers.They were easy to use, you just plug them into your computer with the USB cord that is included and the software pops up on the screen. You can pick up to 60 pictures, which is quite a lot for this little gadget. The only thing I didn't like was that it puts the pictures in the device in the order that you place them in the software. The software won't allow you to arrange the photos in a particular order after you've chosen the ones you want. So if you are wanting to put them in chronilogical order or something and you forget to put one in at a certain spot, you are out of luck unless you redo it all up to that point. Otherwise, the product is a fantastic buy.
I'll never stop loving this printer...and the ink is what makes it so good.
I'm still waiting now(3/20)Order 3/12, Shipped : 3/17,Delivery estimate: March 26, 2007 - March 30, 2007I can't believe the shipping system.
I installed this into a pc that already had 512 RAM so now I have 1GB RAM. This memory stick is pretty good quality. Now I can play intense games like Far Cry with quick loading times and better graphics.
This is an upgrade for me. I will use it primarily for home, but as I enjoy printing greeting cards, photos, and scrapbooking items, I'm sure it will get a good work out. I've not put it completely to the test as I just bought it, but the setup went without a hitch (Windows XP), fax, photo, various print settings, and copies worked just great.
I have had this since Sep 2005 and so far so good. Yes, it will occasionally freeze up, but I carry a safety pin with this and just reset it. Annoying, but it works. DON'T BE STUPID and remove the battery. Just simply reset it. I have never had to reinstall firmware, the battery still holds for 14 hours, great little machine. Now it's priced around $140..... great buy if you ask me.
OK, so basically this thing now runs my car. I was getting some lag using my datalogging cable from the EEC to the laptop which wreaks havoc when plotting AFR curves at 5000 rpm with 9PSI of boost.Anyway get this. We had the car on the dyno and normally it only puts down 430HP to the wheels. Apparently it is spinning the alternator with surplus energy!! I mean hey, my supercharger is driven by the same belt but Holy Smokes I didn't know these things made so much power.So being the handy man I am I just tossed the laptop, supercharger and basically the engine. I just fabricated a mount from the alternator directly to the transmission and run it off a 12V battery!!!With the surplus power it has I just daisy chained two alternators and one drives the car, the other charges the battery.How about that? Yes, $500 is a good price considering I'm not spending $100 a week on GAS ANYMORE!! Plus I sold my engine and supercharger for about $5K, basically pocketed $4500!! BOOOYAA!ssshhhh, don't ask me how much horsepower I'm making now. Just roll up and hit it and watch the tail lights!
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 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.
its a great lens for high aperture shoots. keep in mind if you have a Nikon D40 or D60 the auto focus will not work, you will have to manually focus the lens. other then that is is a great lens
I bought this for my wife who has M.S. I was leery after the reviews but didn't want to pay over $1000 which is the next step up. I thought the installation manual was clear and installing went smooth. What I encountered was the fact that the motor could not overcome the magnetic weather strip as this was a metal door and jamb. I cut it off with a razor knife and then it worked fine and still had the vinyl seal. As far as the electric strike, it is quite large and I had to cut a lot out of the jamb to install it. I had a metal cutting wheel for the jamb then used drill bits and a wood chisel to cut out the stud. So it wasn't too bad and the molding, when reinstalled, covered it anyway. Took an hour and a half, just read through the setup instructions 1st. It opens with the fob and then I set it to close and lock after 40 seconds, it will delay from 10-50 in 10 second intervals. For under $200 this is super.
It's unfortunate that with a name like Canon, you expect a quality camera. That's why you shell out the money for an item that you think Canon will stand behind. Unfortunately, this is not the case.I bought this camera to use in graduate school (industrial design). I needed it to do research for my thesis. I figured between that, all the product photographs, and the need good portfolio pieces, spending the 500.00 on an 8mp camera would be well worth the investment. I was wrong.About a month after I bought the camera, it started to malfunction. The lens got stuck and would not come out. Neither would it go all the way back in, so the lens cover would not close (not only putting the lens in danger, but draining the battery as well.) It was still under warranty, so I sent it to the Canon Service Center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It was received, and I was informed that my camera would be returned in 7-10 business days. That was almost a month and a half ago.I have put my thesis research on hold because I do not have the proper camera for it. Every time I call the service center, I am told that the "parts are on back order". Evidently they don't know when these shipments are due in their center, so they don't know when I will have my camera back. The best part is, when I called two weeks ago, they offered me a "brand new" S215. The told me it was a great deal and that I should accept the offer because "they NEVER do THAT" (meaning they never offer a new camera for one in repair.) I pointed out that the S215 was only 5mp, had a smaller screen, and cost nearly 300.00 less than MY camera. I also reminded her that MY camera was brand new when it broke and I had to send it in.Today I was told that there was no information on my camera, the backordered parts, or when they could send my camera back. The woman on the phone asked me why I didn't accept the S215 that was offered, and when I explained and asked for a camera the same model as mine, she said they were not authorized to do that. I told her that I was going to spend the time originally set aside for my thesis research to write letters to both the service center and Canon Corporate Headquarters, and she suddenly had a technician she could consult, and my camera would be back to me by the end of the week. I won't hold my breath, but a copy of this review will be sent to Canon.
Our HP finally gave out and we settled on the Canon Pixma MP530 after searching reviews, features, etc. We LOVE this thing.It prints, copies and scans beautifully. Everyone in the family uses it with ease. We also use it for some work projects. We are not currently in need of the fax feature, so I can't comment on that.The set-up was quick and easy. I love the top-feeder option becuase I can put multiple pages to copy and then walk away, if needed. Also, having 2 paper feeder options if very nice, especially if you are working on two different projects - you don't have to keep loading and unloading different print paper.It's compact, quiet and does beautiful work. We are very happy.
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.
As you may have read in other people's reviews, this mp3 player has one really bad problem...it occasionally freezes on the welcome screen and you can't do anything except take out the battery. This really pissed me off, and I was about to return it, however, I checked the Sandisk website and they had a firmware update that fixed the problem completely. Now it works perfectly, and I have no problems with it at all, so make sure you download the update, otherwise you are going to get really frustrated. BTW, will probably need to get new headphones because the ones that come with the player are really short. Also, the battery compartment is a little difficult to open, but if you press the arrow thing in a diagonal motion (down and forward) it opens fine. Anyway, good mp3 player for the price.
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.
I have owned this card reader for some time now, haven't been able to find out how to insert any other than SD cards yet, I don't know what 5 in 1 refers to! As far as connectivity goes, PC is fine but Mac has serious problems, since I'm primarily a Mac user, the reader is mainly useless to me, I have to plug and unplug it to my USB port, restart my Mac, plug and unplug the cord to the device until finally it sometimes works. It's a software issue since one of my Macs has bootcamp installed and when running Windows it works always.
HAD THIS ALARM ON MY 2005 HONDA CBR F4i. TOOK ME ABOUT 30 MIN TO INSTALL. VERY BASIC INSTALL. VERY EASY TO FIGURE IT OUT. YOU TAKE LONGER JUST TRYING TO DECIDE WHERE TO PLACE THE ACTUAL SIREN/SPEAKER. SMALL COMPACT, I PLACED MINE INSIDE MY REAR TAIL FAIRING. WHICH KIND OF MUFFLED THE DECIBALS A BIT. I HAD TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS TO LESS SENSITIVE BECAUSE ANY LITTLE THING WOULD TRIGGER IT (WIND/ RAIN DROPS/ SOMEONE WALKING BY ETC) . ALL IN ALL. GOOD ALARM, NEVER DRAINED MY BATTERY. NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH IT. AT THE END OF THE DAY, IF SOMEONES GOING TO STEAL YOUR BIKE AND REALLY WANT IT.. THEY'LL STEAL IT W/ OR WOUT THE ALARM. I HAD MINE EVERY NIGHT ALARM ARMED WITH A DISC LOCK AND PARKED NEAR ENOUGH WHERE IF MY ALARM WENT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT I COULD GRAB AND GO. (I LIVED IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX). I GIVE 3-4 STARS. ONLY THING I WOULD FIX IS MAKE IT LOUDER! WAYYY LOUDER.. 120DB IS NOTHING. PLUS PEOPLE DONT EVEN CARE ABOUT ALARMS ANYMORE
Very good TV for the money. Other than the size I am still trying to figure out if the picture quality is better or not than LNS4095D(I have this one too in another room). On some programs it seems that I can't quite get the contrast right as it appears to me as if I am watching stuff through a dusty window. Actually this is my biggest complaint about this TV, it is not easy to figure out what the BEST picture settings are. On some programs however, the images are awe inspiring. If someone has spent a bit of time figuring out the best settings, please, post it here so that others can benefit from your effort and insight. Sound is very decent but at high volume there is distortion (maybe things in my living vibrate, not sure) so I plan to hook it up to a YHT 370SL surround sound.It is a few days later and I think I got the picture settings in decent shape but since I bought this TV, a couple weeks ago, I have twice observed the following strange behavior: the sound disappears and unless I power the TVoff and on I cannot get the sound back by pressing volume for example. Hmm.Is this a defect or a feature I don't know about??????????
This player is junk. It advertises all these features and it probably has them, if you can find one that will work more than twice. I bought one and it worked twice and wouldn't come back on. I called the seller they gave me a RMA number and I returned it. I thought that maybe I just got a bad player so I asked for an exchange, which I got with no problem. I did have to pay six dollars shipping for the return though. A couple of weeks later got a new player. It worked a whopping two times before it quit. I knew it would be six more dollars shipping so I threw it in the trash...which is where every one of these players by Audiovox belongs as far as I am concerned. The only reason I gave it one star is because I don't think I can give it a zero. Know this product is a zero in my opinion. It is just terrible.
Seems to work great, easy to use and no trouble with my 3 camera's after using. I re use some tapes and that does make a problem or 2 but the cleaner took care of that.O
The rack is OK, but I don't like the fact that I have to secure it to the wall.
Pyle PL63BL 6.5-Inch nice looking speakers they would not fit my 97 honda civic front doors magnet too large speaker terminals too far to the outside outer ring would not line up with existing holes trim would not cover ring still a nice product just not for the civic
This item will change your life as you no it forever. Be sure to take the blue pill for the best effect.
I am a total computer non-techie and was very apprehensive to add the extra 1 GB ram which I've purchased at the same time with my MSI Wind. But everywhere I read everyone seemed to recommend adding the extra ram. And since it wasnt that much more buying thru Amazon (under $15) so I got it anyway. About 2 weeks after MSI purchase, I finally mustered the courage to add this ram in, and less than 10 minutes later, viola, its done. I used the following link to guide me step by step.http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/how-to/msi-wind-ram.aspxAnd it worked like a charm and was confirmed on the computer, now it says 1.99 GB memory.
The Canon EF 28-135mm IS lens is Great. I have used is almost exclusively for 6 months. It is my #1 all around lens. I no longer use the 18-55mm lens that came with my XSi. I take many photos from wide landscapes from the Grand Canyon to fine macro flowers. The manual/auto option allow me to vary any focus. The IS works great to stabilize shots. The lens is a little heavy because of its size but not unbearable. You can view many of my photos taken with this fine lens at [...]
I have two of these and they have never worked correctly. It doen't come on at all or it will come on but will not play the DVD. Not happy and I can't get my money back. TOYS R US is not making me happy.
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.
It might not be the speediest nor have the best output, but at the price, how could I resist? I've been very pleased so far.
Would be 5 stars if the focusing was not so hard to move. maybe after using it will loosen up, , however, seems well made and very handy to use.
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.
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.
Very good quality MP3 CD player. Outstanding peformance and sound. If you have a CD burner you can be a complete moron and still upgrade the firmware. Much better idea than the higher iRiver products, the IMP 350 only has a lcd on the remote so what do you do when you lose the remote? This is a much better option if you are on a budget.2/12/05- had this player for about 2 years now and its still playing. Well worth the investment, just too bad they don't make them anymore.
The battery on my old Sansa e250 doesn't hold much a charge any more. I opted to buy this car charger/adapter instead of a new battery. I have been using it daily in my car to power the e250. Works like a champ. Haven't tried the wall charger yet. Unbeatable especially at this price.
this is a great digital camera except when you try to turn it on sometimes it dosen't turn on but only sometimes so you should download them preaty quickly but all you have to do is take the batterys out and then put them back in or sometimes you need new batterys but it is a very good digital camera that is at a good price.
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!
As a medical transcriptionist, I type alot. This keyboard has extra features for email and web access, SMS, Messenger and more. The shortcut keys for email are great and typing on this keyboard is very smooth. I used the extension wrist piece as an elevator underneath the top as I like a slant to my keyboard. It is everything it says, price for the quality was exactly what I would expect. I do not do gaming on this PC so my use is strictly correspondence and alot of it. I would order another if I needed one. Excellent service, fast and on time.
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).
I bought several dozen of this brand of sleeves a few years ago, and I've just had to throw away fifty or sixty discs full of archived files because these products had made them unreadable. Apparently the plastic of the sleeve adheres to the plastic of the disc just enough to cause some sort of chemical reaction which fogs the disc surface, and makes it impossible for my optical drive's lasers to read the info that's stored underneath.I've just laboriously removed all my discs from these sleeves, checked to see if they would mount, and then re-sleeved the survivors in paper sleeves. What a waste!UPDATE: I've just been struggling to rescue my files from some of these damaged discs, and I've found that if I scrub the foggy areas with a Q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol, and then wipe the disc dry with a Kleenex (taking care to wipe from the center out), I can usually make the disc sufficiently readable that I can copy the files to my hard drive. Then I'll back those files up on fresh discs-- of course, you should periodically move your backup files to fresh media, since no CD-R or DVD-R is completely reliable, so I would've done this anyway, but it sure would've been less of a headache if I hadn't stored my discs in these plastic sleeves. And they worked so well for the first year or two!
this switch works just fine, plug it in the network and thats it.very reliable!!!!
Well,The router continuously dropped signal from the cable modem.I set up everything for hours according to the instructions andthe router would work sporadically, maybe half the time. I'd clickon a website and be unable to connect to it. After a minute, itwould work. The modem was working as I've been using that now.The company has a great website with a lot of resources available.
Its just what i need, cheap monitor cable that is working. Could not make a better deal than this. Very satisfied.
THIS IS A VERY EASY TO USE HEADSET ! ALL YOU DO IS PLUG EACH JACK IN 1 EARPHONE PLUG AND ONE JACK IN THE MICROPHONE PLUG, AND YOU ARE GOOD TO GO! IT ALSO HAS ITS OWN VOLUME CONTROL ON THE CORD FROM THE HEADSET TO THE COMPUTER OR WHATEVER YOU HAVE IT PLUGGED IN TO! I USE IT WITH MY LAPTOP COMPUTER TO MAKE CALLS, AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS BETTER THAN MY CELL PHONE! I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS A HEADSET TO TALK ! THE PRODUCT IS VERY INEXPENSIVE AND HAS GREAT QUALITY FOR THE MONEY! THANK YOU.......
The Philips SHP2500 Headphones sound great...period. The $20.00 price tag make them even more of a stand-out. When listening to familiar cd's, right away I noticed rich deep base that wasn't there with my mini phones. And after about three hours of listening over several nights, the highs became noticeably extended, must be due to a break-in period.I wore these full size phones for about an hour per sitting and never had the urge to take them off to give my ears a rest, they are very comfortable; the earshells toggle up/down to match individual head shape, and the fabric covered earpads can rotate to match ear angle. Although these are comfortable to the ear area, it would be an improvement if they, or you added some padding to the plastic part that contacts the top of your head. Assuming you have the volume down low enough, you can still hear the phone ringing or the door bell. The line cord volume control is convenient. I gifted a pair of these to a rap music lover and the observation made was that the maxumum volume isn't as loud as the phones these replaced. I noticed the same difference between these and my mini phones. This is a good thing for anyone who cares about long term hearing loss due to excessively loud listening levels. I was researching expensive earbuds, now I can spend the savings on something else. Thanks Philips.
great product - great service - thanks - Thanks - and yet again. THanks. Did I mention.... Thanks. Well thanks
I purchased these phones mainly for blocking the noises when I work in the datacenter, where thousands of servers humming together. After several days usage of these phones, I am pretty satisfied. They definitely don't cancel out all the noises in the server room considering the magitude of the noise, I guess nothing can completely cancel that big noise all off. But they did decrease the noise to a level I could bear, and with some music on, I am happy enough. By switching on and off the noise canceling button, I could feel the BIG difference. This is my first set of noise canceling phones, I might go try the BOSE later on to see if BOSE would have better performance, and if that difference can justify the big price difference.I also use them in office, at home. Under those circumstances, I am a lot happier than using them in server rooms. Even addicted to using them all the time. You'll be surprised how noisy our world is when you took them of f your ears.I also love the cool folding design, you can fold them up to put in a small bag to carry on.
The item does not specify the voltage limitations. For those of us who travel and purchased a camera for taking pictures abroad, this charger is useless.
This bag has protected my 17" laptop very well (so far). The telescoping handle is nicely designed. The shoulder strap is very comfortable. Plenty of room. On one flight I used the plane-side check-in, when the bag was returned the rubber handle was broken (the bag wasn't overly heavy, I am amazed that it could be broken). So the broken handle joined virtually all of the zipper pulls which have broken over time. I suppose I will have to buy something to replace the pulls, and maybe there is an adhesive stronger that the original rubber in the handle (doubt it), but for the price of the bag it has not faired well over time.
We used this to take the Soundock to Mexico. It was carried on the airplane with no problems. Protected the Soundock just fine.
I use this on a MaBook 13.3 (you must order the 13.3 WIDESCREEN version). It fits perfectly, the tabs to keep it in place are quite unobtrusive. It diminishes brightness of the screen. It will effectively protect your privacy if the viewing angle is more than aprox. 30 degrees from the screen. You can have a glossy or matte finish using one side or the other of the screen.
This is really one of the better cases available for the iPhone. The best thing about it is the metal clip built into the case. It's strong and securely holds my iPhone on my belt. I've tried two other cases from other manufacturers and broke the PLASTIC clip within days. This case gives access to the earbud jack and doesn't obstruct the ringer speaker.I wish it protected the corners better though. It's has such a snug fit that I sometimes worry about fumbling the phone when answering a call and dropping it. It's also so snug that it won't accommodate any kind of protective cover for the iPhone. Also, though it says black, mine looks more like a very dark brown in the sun. Small things, but enough to deduct one star.
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.
Good value for the price! I would highly recommend it to all Canon camera owners who travel and want their camera ready right there.
I'm always looking for good inexpensive earphones, so when the V-Moda Bass Frequency earphones were available as a Lightning Deal for eight bucks, I took a chance, even though I had never heard of the brand before. So far, I have found them to be very comfortable, and easy to wear for long periods of time.The earphones come with three sets of clear silicone ear inserts. The inserts are thicker than most, which means that they are not as flexible and soft. This is a good thing, as they easily seat in the ear canal, with a nice comfortable seal that blocks out ambient sounds nicely, without forming a vacuum seal. Removing the earbud is usually painless, with no feeling that your eardrum is being sucked out. Being thicker, I assume that these inserts will last longer than the thinner ones that are found on some Skullcandy or Sony earphones.The speaker is about 1/8 inch in diameter, and as advertised, seems to do a good job of producing sounds in the midrange and low end. For my tastes, this is fine for music, and even better for listening to the spoken word, such as talk radio, podcasts, or audio books.I prefer an L shaped audio jack, but these earphones have a standard straight pin. The rubber insulation on a many earphone cords, often gets hard and brittle, or sticky with age. I hope that won't happen with these. The earphones are unusually shaped, and have a hard plastic "handle" that makes them easy to insert and remove. The handle probably provides some strain relief for the cord, which may help prevent the cable connection from failing. The assembly is mostly plastic, keeping the weight minimal.If the slightly odd look isn't a problem, you may want to give these a try. Available in a variety of colors, I liked these earphones enough to get another set on sale for about $10. Since the price varies by color, and there are frequent price drops, you may want to wait a bit, rather than pay twenty dollars or more for a set.
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.
works fine in our Olympus water resistant/shock resistant camera. Fraction of the OEM price
I work with documents and information that must remain confidential . The privacy screen enables me to do that and still be available to the regular flow of people that continually come by my desk. Before I had the screen I was continually having to minimize and close screens and had to be constantly on guard for lookyloos who wanted to see what I was doing. Privacy is no longer an issue and my stress level has decreased significantly.
This is a very good mouse and it works very well.it is very ergonomic.And pretty comfortable to useThanksVinod Menon
Film shipped promptly, even during the busy holiday season. I'll certainly work with them again to satisfy my Polaroid needs.
I would recomment this company to anyone. They provide good service and product. I am a happy customer.
I bought this for my new apartment and its been a great buy so far.I didn't need anything to shake the walls so this is more than loud enough.The upscaling through hdmi works great if you know how to work the settings. I'm running it through a Samsung lnt4053 and it looks great. The only issue I've have is that my DVDs are starting to skip even when they are not scratched (a brand new copy of 28 weeks later.) I'm going to clean out this weekend and hopefully everything will be alright. Oh and be careful with the very flimsy disk tray.
first time user with a shaver-used a razor for 40 years-took me 3 weeks to see a close shave-did an excellent job with my skin moisten by the shower-easy clean up.Only drawback is the large charger.I would recommend this shaver
This battery is much better than the orignal. I almost never have to charge it.
I bought it 4/04 it was mostly turned off as a spare CD. It worked well. It is now totally inoperative. Internal failure of some type when it was turned on 12/07. For a CD drive with little use it is not very reliable.
I used it once and it charged my ipod only 80% after about four hours. The next day I tried it again and it simply ceased functioning entirely. This thing is garbage!
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 purchase this player about 2 weeks ago and I use it all day (6 hours) at work. I am still on the first set (2) of batterys. (energizer E2). The sound is great, although I recommend getting a different set of earphones. I have burned 4 different cd/r's from a TDK burner and the player has not had one problem playing any of them. I originally bought a RCA mp3 player, and it took 4 batteries that lasted about 5 hours, and it constantly would mis-read tracks on the same cd's that I play now.Even though I payed alittle more for this player, the extra cost was well worth not having to pay the cost to replace batteries or get agrivated because cd's wouldn't read.
I'm continuing to become more and more of a fan for the new Westinghouse displays.At the price point, for a basic PC monitor (or other DVI/VGA application) there are few monitors that will give you a great picture and a minimal cost. The only caveat I can even stretch to think of is the lack of other inputs that previously were available in older (but, to be fair, slightly more expensive) models.Feature wise, the monitor is basic and focuses on doing its intended function well. The display is crisp and bright... and most important with an LCD, it is consistent. No bright and dark spots, good blacks, and reliable.The lack of inputs for the price is negligible, as most looking for a PC monitor are going to use it as a PC monitor. I can't in good conscience dock a star for that.Westinghouse continues to impress with their low-cost, high-performance monitors.On a personal note, after cycling through LGs, Samsungs, and others, I'm very confident in backing this "lower cost" brand. This was my second Westinghouse (replacing an older one that became a bedroom "television") and eased me into my decision to jump on a 42" LCD HDTV from them. All three were less costly as the LG and Samsung alternatives that perform on an even (or worse) level.
Like many consumers, I spent a lot of time reading review after review on all kinds of digital cameras and finally decided on the Kodak DC 215 for several reasons: great color balance (vs. Olympus' pastel toned images), ease of operation (vs. the overly complicated Olympus and Canon LED menus) and conservative battery consumption. And heeding other DC215 owners, I also purchased the Kodak AC adapter and two sets of rechargeable NicadMH batteries. Even without the use of a flashcard reader, it takes about 20 seconds per shot to upload onto one's computer with a transfer setting of 57,600 cps. As for any negative comments, I would highly recommend masking around the eyepiece (especially the sharp corners) with plastic tape (electrical tape is just fine) since the frame's corners can easily scratch ones eye glasses. Overall, the Kodak DC 215 should be rated a &quot;Best Buy!&quot;
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.
This is my third router, and is one of the worst ones I've had yet. I bought this less than 4 months ago, and already its locking up on a daily basis. Now I see they put out a new firmware update, so I went to put version 1.03 on my router. The stupid thing won't work at all now, please save yourself the money and do not purchase this. I gave it a 2 because when it does work, it does a good job. How hard is it to run a wireless laptop, a desktop, and an Xbox 360 without locking, apparently for DLink its impossible.
Best price that I could find, and free shipping, too. Who could ask for more?
I'd never bought anything other than HP cartridges until I bought a cheaper Tally Genicom on Amazon. It worked okay for a while, but then a black bar began marring the pages. No matter how persistantly I cleaned the printer, the black bar persisted.There's a reason why this cartridge is cheaper than the HP.
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...
Overall I am satisfied with the camera. Its great for what I need it to - take family pics etc. The only thing I'd like to see is the ability to take good pictures in low light. Its better than many other cameras, but not still as good as I want it. For this reason alone, a point and shoot that supports a hot-shoe flash when necessary would be very helpful. Hopefully manufacturers will make that one day. Until then Canon SD700 is the best out thereAlso, the menu and preset options are very helpful. I like the slideshow feature on the camera. Downloads easily. Overall its great.
I didn't know what to expect from this cheapo item, but was I ever surprised. This is a top drawer item that really works great. I use the headphones every day connected to a Sond CD Walkman while riding my bicycle. They fit great and with my hat on (it always is), they are immovable. That's what I wanted and that is exactly what I received. The sound quality is superb and thoroughly acceptable. I couldn't be more pleased.
It's exactly what it describes. Doesn't seem like it's going to wear out anytime soon. Highly recommend it. Especially if you're looking for something on a budget.
I have had this USB stick for over a year now - in gray. It still works very well. My co-workers/friends were very impressed with the look, size and capacity and often borrow it.You have to slide the card out of the case to put it in the usb slot in the computer. After about 10 months or so, it has got stuck in the open position only once for about 30secs (this is why I took away 1 star in the review). I applied some pressure on it to close it - and it obeyed. It's still quite durable and still works perfectly - not getting stuck anymore.My boyfriend has "borrowed" it from me to use it, but i don't think I'm going to get it back, so i'm going to buy another one for myself :) Perhaps white/silver and 4GB+ this time.
I purchased the FD-83 after having borrowed my father's FD-81 off and on for several months. Unfortunately, my FD-83 had a technical problem (autofocus always mis-focused) which required me to return it for repairs under warranty. I live in the Boston area and so there is a Sony repair station nearby. They made good on the warranty and since that time it has serviced us well.The picture resolution is slightly less than you'll find on other digital cameras **BUT** the convenience of diskettes (to me) far outweighs any resolution or storage issues. Someone mentioned that diskettes are expensive. You can purchase a 100-pack at any office supply house for around $20, so I really don't consider 20 cents per diskette as being costly.If you use the standard resolution, which I find myself doing most of the time, I get around 20 pics on a floppy. What I have found as an unexpected convenient bonus is the copy feature -- you can make multiple copies of photos or photo-diskettes on the spot. This is handy when you are on vacation or visiting people. And, of course, 3.5 inch diskettes are available anywhere. When going on an outing I carry five or six. This enables me to snap 100 pics for around a buck, and this assumes I never reuse the diskettes.While the higher resolution pics and *.mpg features are nice and probably were effective at convincing me to purchase this, I realize now I almost never use those features. I also refrain from using the digital zoom and stay within the 3:1 optical zoom range. If I had a longer optical zoom, I would use that, and Sony has made inroads on that in their higher models.From using the older FD-81, I also used MGI Photosuite as the software, which is what Sony used to distribute with their cameras. The FD-83 I have came with different software (ArcSoft with Polaroid PhotoMax) that has more features but I find myself preferring the MGI package more or Microsoft Photo Editor. I just personally find those easier to use.All in all, do I recommend this? YES. I did see other cameras that took better pictures, but how much clarity do you need on a 19-inch screen? Or an 8 x 10 printed photo? This does the job adequately. And the general ease of use, as well as having diskette media convenience makes this worth using.If I really want super-sharp pictures that I would display in a slide show on a 15 foot screen - I can reach for my trusty Canon AE-1 35MM camera. But for general use, the FD-83 is my plaything now.
I really love this unit. It has it's quirks but so do all the other GPS units I have used. The 7100 actually tracked my car better than my Garmin did on the same route. The Navigon and Garmin both showed exactly the same directions from my house to the destination. There is a left turn followed by a quick right. The Garmin always gets confused there and keeps telling me to turn left even after I have already made the right. The 7100 tracked perfectly during this same maneuver. I am not putting down the Garmin it is a fine device, but for the features and price of the Navigon you can't beat it. The only thing I wish it did like the Garmin is turn on and off automatically when you plug and unplug into the lighter.Ben
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.
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.
I've had to unplug this scanner and remove all of the Epson software because it was causing so many problems with my HP Pavilion 760n running Microsoft XP...the drivers did not work, downloaded drivers did not pass Microsoft's &quot;logo test&quot; and the software apparently messed with my soundcard drivers to the point where I had to run a system restore to put everything right...not worth the trouble!! I would love to know what scanners really work with XP...
My daughter's D50 stopped working correctly; the shutter locked up and the battery icon was blinking. Replacing the original battery with this one fixed the problem. Apparently they don't last forever.
Pros: Let me say this, I normally do not hand out allot of 5 star ratings when I do my reviews but this Subwoofer is almost flawless. I purchased this subwoofer using my credit card rewards points so it was free, but based on the performance of this unit I would have gladly paid $400 or more for a good subwoofer. Alright the bass is deep and impactful, I have mines near a corner about 2 feet from the wall which fills my 18 by 11 room no problem. I have my Polk Monitor 60's set to large with my Polk T15s set to small for surround. This way I enjoy my front channel bass while getting atmospheric bass from the subwoofer and direction sound from my T15s. All being driven by my Sony STR DH830 connected using HDMI for the best audio possible at this point in time.Cons:The unit looks abit cheap, but besides that it was free, and blows the doors off my old Logitech Z906 subwooferSummary:Very good unit with deep and powerful bass, looks cheap but put this thing in a corner and you will be impressed with the performance.
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 really was surprised by the function of the lens caps. The cap over the sight lens is threaded on. That keeps it from getting lost by falling off. Really clear field of vision.
We use one of these in the club that I DJ in. As long as you aren't plugging in and out of it all the time, it lasts a while. It drives 7 flat panels without any distortion. Highly recommend!
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.
(NOTE: I haven't tried the SPDF output, just stereo ...)I purchased this as a poor-man's "docking" solution - so I could plug in my USB hub and have audio connect at the same time. Much to my surprise, the sound quality was NOTICABLY better! I had no idea how bad the sound on my laptop was until heard the difference. I ended up buying a 2nd one for work - this makes a HUGE difference and I strongly recommend it.BTW Windows Vista just recognized this and it worked with no special drivers. That's with the analog Stereo output; your mileage may vary if you want the surround sound digital output.Happy listening!
I would like to have a free software package for my new brother HL 1440 15ppm. I have a Compaq computer that I would like the Brother HL 1440 install on.
It's not as quiet as I had hoped it would be but for the price, I'm very happy with my purchase. Very comfortable to the ears and I would not hesitate to recommend it to my friends.
I bought this for my father, is very easy to use, just what he need, to save his contacts and To DO list,and very accessible price.
This camera far exceeds my expectations. User friendly compared to prior cameras I have owned. Pictures come out clear and crisp. Love it...
I was going to buy a iPod Mini for finising my Bat Mitzvah thank you notes. (There were over 250.) When I finaly got done, the iPod Minis were in a nation wide shortage, so I descided to get the 15 GB iPod instead. It was the best thing I ever did. I had a little problem installing iTunes, but other then that, it was perfict. It has great accsessories, and the design is very modern. It was also smaller then I thought. If anyone was going to get a MP3 player, they should get an iPod!
As a serious amateur photographer, over the last forty years, I have owned several sophisticated SLR film; and (recently) digital cameras priced on the expensive side of the spectrum (Nikons, Leicas, Sony's and now the E-20N).To me the E-20N embodies simplicity, convenience, perfection and the ability to add an external flash and telescopic (SLR) features to a beautifully designed ergonomically crafted camera.Whenever I shoot, I do so with the confidence that my years of using SLR film cameras afforded me.A Best Buy! Says it all...
This is a great flash for the price. I wanted the 580EX but it was a bit too pricey for my first flash and I figured in the future I would need a slave so I purchased this flash.This flash is super easy to use, just insert the batteries, attach and set your camera to program mode and start shooting. An adjustable flash head is important if you want to experiment and this fits the bill.To take this flash to the next level be sure to get Gary Fong's collapsible Lightsphere attachment, you will absolutely love it!Happy shooting!
Ever since I used them as an electrician to a cable guy now this gets the job done quick. This time around I ordered 2.
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.
Like most reviewers, I hesitated at first upon reading some of the negative reviews. I bought it anyways since I need a new one quick to take to a trip. Right off the box, it works great. Used 89.5 here in the SoCal area. Static is minimal to none.Would recommend to anyone.
WORKED OK AT FIRST BUT NOT ON ALL WEBSITES.ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO THE CHECK BOX AND LOGO DISAPEARED AND IT ONLY WORKED ON SIGN ON.CALLED MICROSOFT AND AFTER 20 MINUTES WITH THEIR CHAT ROOM THEY DECIDED TO WANT TO CHARGE ME $59.00 TO REPAIR IT AND I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE UNIT, MAYBE JUST SOFT WARE.PROBLEMS NOT COVERED IN DROPDOWNS REPAIR.COULD USE SOME HELP.
The memory cards did not work in my Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop. When I turned the computor on with the two new cards in place, the computor turned on for a couple of seconds and then shut down.
I'm a stickler for research. I extensively researched six of the top photo printers on the market. I eventually narrowed my search to the HP 7660 based on these attributes:A- Picture Quality- It can't be beat! I went to the trouble of printing three pictures from the HP 7660 and compared them to the same prints I received from a well know photo lab from Bentonville, Arkansas (started by a guy named Sam). The clarity and realism are identical; perfect pictures.B- Versatility- I wanted a photo printer that would serve as a document printer as well. It does both. And unlike the SONY X5 that doesn't print documents nor any other photo size other that a 4X6, this printer does it all. And for those that whine about having to interchange ink cartridges to print photos versus documents; so what! It takes (not an exaggeration) less than 5 seconds. HP even gives you secure cradle to rest the dormant ink cartridge in until it's ready to be used.C- Price-- Compared to other photo printers, the price is exceptional. It will pay for itself in memories, gifts, entertainment, and convenience in no time. $150.00 is VERY reasonable.I wanted professional picture results. I wanted to print documents. I wanted a fair price. The HP 7660 gave me everything I wanted. I am OVERLY satisfied. No hang-up on installation. No problems whatsoever. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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.
I like this product. It's more attractive than the iWake and cheaper, too. The sound quality is good and the controls easy. My only complaint is that whenever you turn the iPod or radio on, the volume starts out half way up, which is way too loud. Every time I turn it on, I have to reach for the volume down button immediately. There are two alarms, which is very nice for setting a weekday and weekend alarm, for example.
I wear the headphones at work and on the plane. The noise cancelling is good, the headphones are comfortable, and the case they came with protects them well and is easy to store in a backpack or laptop back.Occasionally I get a little feedback on one side.I've listened to music with the headphones on and it sounds really good, but I'm not much of an audiophile so I can't get into any more detail than that.If you have reasonable expectations (ie. you don't expect the noise cancelling to produce dead silvence) then you should be happy with these headphones that are much cheaper than the BOSE version.
This is a company that stands behind their products. Their customer service department is great, they will help resolve any product issue.
I actually love this radio. The only bad thing about it, is I cant listen to the am radio when i am in the building for some reason. It is not as if I am in a basement either. Other than that, I would suggest you buy rechargeable batteries for non-stop listening of the music. When the batteries go low, you can only listen to the radio and not the cd player.
So there I was, browsing though amazon, trying to find parts to complete my time space continuum machine when I came across this page. My oh my was I excited! People called me crazy! "Hey man! Hold it right there man! You cant build a time machine out of coke cans and a copy of "To the Extreme" (Might I add, Vanilla Ice's finest work)...Well of COURSE I can't! not without the appropriate cable!So I read all these reviews and finally start to think im not crazy. So I order it ok...and it gets to my house yeah, and im heaps excited.So here I am sitting in my Back to the Future T-shirt, My Reebok Pumps and wearing that matted old "OJ is Innocent" Cap I hid under my porn collection...waiting for this cable to do everything that you people here said it would do and more...Needless to say I am VERY dissapointed. The cable did nothing. I sat there for 4 weeks and nothing happened...except I got very dehydrated and very ill.I am SO upset right now. I will NOT be buying anything from this company AGAIN.
All the people that have written reviews before me, disregard them. This is the best mp3 player for $35 you can buy. It holds 232 of my favorite songs and has an FM Tuner in it. The voice recorder isn't very good, but I never use it anyway. GREAT VALUE! BUY IT!PS: I'm not a kid, I'm just using a different account then I used to buy it with. And this thing has lasted me 7 months and I have never had a problem yet!
Purchased this laser printer for small office applications. Right out of the box had to return the first one. No good. Second one behaved better but was still flawed. Front panel wouldn't close properly. Had to tape it shut in order for the printer to work. Kept it anyway because it only cost about $100. Printer lasted about two years without problems (but keep in mind, it was used very little). Crapped out a few days after extended warranty expired. Now needs a new fuser unit. Fuser unit costs more than the printer itself. My printer is now a boat anchor. Oh well, the idea of an inexpensive color laser printer was great in theory, but the true quality of this printer is garbage. Not what I expected from Samsung. I will say it printed nice color and gave me semi-professional printing results. It's just that it's a piece of garbage and I can guarantee you the printer won't last long. They truly are disposable printers.
This is my first PDA. I've been using a Sharp memomasters and casio organizers for a long time.I'll be honest with you, the camera is not great. But it is not meant to be. You want a camera, go buy a Kodak. The Camera is just for fun shoots, spur of the moment things that you did not plan for.I went to the library to do some research on plants. Well the librarian gave me a stack of material to go through. It was late and I was not about to photo copy all that. I quickly looked through the pages for the intersting stuff and photographed them with my Z72s.I visited a friend of mine and as we were talking, I remembered how much I really loved this person, so I pulled out my Z72s and snapped a picture. (I don't live next door so going for the 3MP kodak was not an option, not to mention my mood would have changed)The Sound is greatScreen is excellent although it started the awful whining noise.Moving around the PDA is very fast and quick. Having used the memomasters and other electronic organisers I was accustom to the instant on, which some PPC devices don't have. I was amazed at the speed of the Palm OS.It does not have back ground applications except the audio player. But that is great, cause on a 3 inch screen. I can only work on one thing at a time, and besides that; half of the crashing on PPC devices is because the background applications don't actually close. Device runs out of RAM and bang. Hard reset!So my opionion. Go get one!
The mp3 player is good. The bad thing about it is that it doesn't have a rechargable battery. I have spent a lot of money on purchasing AA batteries for this mp3 player.
Lacking the thunderous bottom end of a subwoofer, but possess a full-bodied, warm sound. Perfect for classic rock.Nice display that shows not only song info but also a clock is a plus.
1 Good design and good software. Easy to use but you should spend some time to figure it out.2 The battery life should be improved. It is only two hours for the video. They said they had improved the battery life in the new model and it was a good improvement.3 I have my ipod for 2 mounths and it shut down for one time. The monitor turned to black and all the button did not fuction. The ipod came back to normal after it run out of power. I hope it was only a particular case.
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!
This strap is longer (easier to sling under-arm) and much more comfortable than the strap that came with my Canon 60d. Also, it doesn't have product branding on the outside that reveals to thieves that I've got a grand of camera gear hanging from my neck. That being said it does feel slightly less secure than the canon strap did, but I haven't had any actual problems with that aspect yet.
The best rechargeable battery and charger I ever had. Batteries last long before recharging. Even if you don't use the batteries for months, it doesn't die unlike other batteries that die if you don't use them. The charger takes about 2 hours to complete charging 4 AA batteries, but it's ok because I always have 2 sets of batteries anyway and 1 set (4 AA)lasts long before I recharge them. I'm glad I purchased this product.
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.
This item barely fits my nineteen inch and I was very disappointed with the size. Unfortunately at the expense for this, I cannot afford to order another so I have it taped to my monitor at work to keep in place on one side only of the screen. Not happy about this purchase and that's rare since I purchase from Amazon very regularly. This fits more for a 16 inch monitor but definitely not a 19 inch!
I may be in the minority here, but I like to take this camera everywhere - including places where it might just rain. I was expecting this case to be a bit more well-sealed to keep out any moisture or dust. The camera fits perfectly inside, but the seal is pretty loose. The top flap (as shown in the picture) just pulls over and clicks closed with the single buckle. So far, this has been the best one, but I am still looking for the perfect case for what is now firmly the perfect camera!
Yes, the Linksys routers can be hacked to make them uber. However, this Netgear is usually priced 10 to 15 dollars cheaper and is more than competent with day-to-day activities. I've had no problems with overheating, as others have previously mentioned. I keep the router upright in the included stand and there's about an inch of space all around. There is no on/off switch, but I just pull out the power cord when i need to power cycle it (which has been almost never in 3 years of use).So satisfied with it that I bought another one recently to set up my sister's home network.
I hooked it up to a wireless camera and then dropped 3 lines to 3 different offices. Worked liked a champ.
I bought my Westinghouse monitor two months ago. When I first set it up, I was pleased with the picture...clarity, sharpness, blacks and colors; however, when I started using it for my photography (which is my primary use), the screen turns a blue tint, then changes to pink, then a light tan. It makes correcting photographs nearly impossible...no flashing, but a gentle color change.Fortunately, I purchased it at Sam's Club and they will accept the return. I have not decided which monitor I will purchase next, but no more Westinghouse for me. Possibly Westinghouse doesn't have the proven experience yet. Previously, I had a flat screen 19" LCD NEC and was extremely happy with it, but after 4 years it died.Any suggestions from readers who also are photo nuts??? I would appreciate your input. Thanks and God bless you. Joy
This cover was awful!!! I don't know which MacBook pro 17" they made it for because it does not fit the one I have. When I tried to return it, I got stuck in an on-line loop for days when I tried to return it. I got so frustrated trying on several occassions to return it and ended-up not making the 30-day deadline. I am pissed that I am stuck with this piece of junk. Go to a store where you can touch and inspect the item before you buy it. Don't waste your time with this garbage.
By looks it is excellent. But other than that doesn't do anything. Here are some of salient features:1. Fully noticable static2. Don't work even on thE front seats. My car has the antenna on the back side (Outside) of the car. When I placed this near antenna then it worked. It means I have to glue it on the outside back of the car.3. Pathetic interface. When a song is being played and you want to change the frequency, you have to go to "iTrip Stations" playlist and then play the "song" of that frequency (Extremely annoying sound of 5 seconds) and then again switch to the song which was being played earlier. What the hell is this?? I think it is also very dangerous while you are driving at 75 MPH on highway.4. Range only 10 feet that too in the line of sight.Some suggestions for Griffin Technology1. Provide a small display and two buttons on the front of iTrip itself. Display for the frequency currently transmitting and one button for increasing the frequency and one for decreasing. I can gurantee, sales will go up like anything.PLESAE DON'T BUY. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY.
I used this antenna in the attic of a commercial building and it doesn't work very well. I will probably move it outside on the roof as it is supposed to be and see if it works better there.
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!
Excellent for the price. It would have been nice if it had few additional small pockets within one of the mail partitions. Also the front partition not very user friendly - not easy to access.
VERY easy to set up. I did have to call tech support for some additional laptop config issues but they were very helpful with a short wait time. I have yet to have any problems with connecting wireless in any area of my house. All in all, seems to be a great basic wireless setup.
I love this thing so much I had to buy two. I never had any problems with them. Plugged em in and presto. Excellent sound, no static or noise.
My particular car has the antenna in the rear of the vehicle and I cannot get the transmitter to play without static.
I am taking the time to write this review because I am so impressed with this product. I wanted a flat screen because of both the space saving, and the appearance, but did not want to invest a lot of money in an extra monitor. What I never expected was the image quality. The colours are clear, clean, and vibrant.I spend a lot of time doing detailed design work, work on photos and video, (and have worked with several high-end monitors) yet am really pleased with the image quality. And at the Amazon price, I really feel I have gotten a bargain.I have to say that I think Samsung has come up with another winner. Word seems to be getting out as well, since I have started noticing this particular monitor in a lot of places -- particularly some design-conscious places of business.
well, ive had this for maybe a year now maybe a little more or maybe a little less, cant recall to be exact but it has finally given me enough crap that i had to go and buy another one.for the past 2.5 weeks i lose connections once aday. first thought it was the dsl modem, so i bought one, seemed to have fixed the issue but nope. so i finally caved and bought a Buffalo WHR-G54S wireless router.the d-link when i bought it was known for having issues but i thought it might have been more cause people didnt know what they were doing and well it gave me a few at the beginning but i fixed it, but now its just do darn much. not worth the headaches in the long run. i recommend buffalo and dont skimp out cause of price. i get to aggirvated and its not worth it for you either!!
I would have given this, my second ipod, 5 stars but for one troubling detail. The new ipods connect via usb and NOT firewire. This means if you have a mac older than 3 years (usb 1) your file transfers will be painfully slow. It took almost 5 hours to move my measly 13gb worth of files!!!!! For some reason Apple chose not to support firewire in this model. This makes my firewire cables obsolete. It's pretty annoying. Otherwise it's absolutely fabulous
The new Sony headset works great with my ipod...much better than my previous maxell phones. The sound is much better. My hope is that they prove to be more durable too. Ordering and delivery was quick and easy, as always, with Amazon.
I just got the monitor: great picture, easy setup, no hassles, but no sound. My last NEC monitor had speakers and a headphone jack, so I just assumed (yeah, I know, shame on me) that this would have them too. Wrong! So I ordered some Altec-Lansings, and everything should be jake in a few days, but until then, I miss my tunes at work. So make sure before buying that you realize you're gonna need external speaker with this one.
Works perfectly, and I like the "iPod" styling that it has. Price was better than some others as well.
Lately, I decided to eliminate all the cables snaking around by hooking up everything wirelessly. The laptops were easy to deal with, but the performance from the USB adapter I used for the desktop was disappointing. For best performance, this adapter is much better. The USB port limits the speed to about 54 MBps on a good day, while with this adapter, you can get up to 270 Mbps. It's not as easy to set up as the wireless adapter for laptops: you have to open up the tower to install the PCI card. However, that was not as difficult as I expected. A good setup wizard handles the rest. It took less than 20 minutes and I had some decent speed again.
These were bought with the intention of burning music for a dance team's use. These don't play on anything other than the computer! I've tried different computers, different software, making sure it was 'finalized', and different burn times. Nothing works. This is so disappointing. What a waste of time and money.
amazon are the best website which is provided us nice price and guranted product. there are so many website give you cheap price but you will never receive product and when you will call them they say they don't have in stock and they don't know ehene you will have it but if you will buy with amazon its gutantee you will receive your order with in 7to10 business day and its same that you order ther never try to cheat customer and try to make extra money like other web do ....................
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.
One word Excellent. I own two of this item. I have one for my main computer at home, and bought a second for my work computer. I love the switching of windows, and the battery just last.
Delivery was fast and case works as expected. Size & weight are easy to work with.
I own two of these cards and have recommended these cards to all my friends who are using them without any complaints. Overall, I think I've helped Viking sell about 6 512MB cards. In any case, I've used these cards extensively in all sorts of applications and have put them through various torture tests and have had only one card that had a write error ONCE in my Canon G3. Not sure what caused this, but the photo did not get recorded and that's about it. No other problems from that one card.I frequent a Canon G3 nerd site and posted a quick survey of what other users thought of the Viking 512MB card and most people who frequent this board seemed to have a good opinion of these cards. Keep in mind, the people on this board are much more active and rough users of these cards than most Amazoners. ...
Great cable for the money! Amazon saved me so much money over buying it locally. It does exactly what it is advertised to do.
We have used the Ultra II SD card for only a short time now, but it has worked without any issues.
For anyone that has a lot of electronic devices requiring different cards, this is a must. It makes life a lot easier, since you don't have to plug in 20 different devices to get everything you need done. We have 5 different cameras requiring xD and SD, and a PSP that needs Memory Sticks. Rather than search for each different cord to plug in, we just use this. Truly a five star product.
I purchased this reader in order to have 2 readers (the other reader was SimpleTech). The Viking reader is used with the desktop (XP) and the SimpleTech is used with the notebook (ME). The two readers together cost what one reader would if purchased in-store. I was surprised at how large the Viking was (about 2x as big as the SimpleTech). Storage is used basically to transfer files between computers. So far no problems. I purchased a 512mb Viking Compact Flash and it works without problems in both readers. I also use SmartMedia cards (8mb to 128mb) for digital camera, and there are no problems reading the disc in either the camera or the reader(s).Before, I was using the 250mb Iomega USB drive, plugging and unplugging - and getting error messages on the disc reading.The reader allows varying storage types and capacities to be read - making it the best solution for data storage and for transferring data between computers that do not have CD and/or DVD writers.
I've had the x8350 less than a month and I've had numerous problems with it:(1)When booting up, I receive an error message telling me that the Lexmark device manager has encountered a problem and needs to close.(2)I have trouble sending and receiving faxes. Faxes sometimes don't go through.(3) When I send faxes from the glass (instead of the automatic feeder), the fax prompts me whether I want to send multiple pages, even though I set the machine not to.(4)When it prompts me to press 1 for yes or 0 for no, the machine often freezes, accepting neither selection.As for support, Lexmark's web site contains no support information on the x8350. I called, the phone support, and, after 2 hours, the technician solved none of my problems. He told me last night that a supervisor would call me within three hours. No one called. When I called again today, the technician said a supervisor would call me within 15 minutes. That was over 4 hours ago.After this experience, I'll never buy another Lexmark product.
I use it when I jog/walk and it really keeps me in stride. My only problem is that Amazon does not have the arm bands but I hope that they will have some in soon.
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)
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 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 a great card adapter. The user who thought it would convert an xD card to a Compact Flash was misinformed and their rating should be held against this product. This card allows you to put your xD or SmartMedia memory card into your PCMCIA-equipped laptop to transfer pictures, etc. It works great and is highly recommended for the price. A rock-solid product in my opinion.
Before I begin my review, let me say up front that I am an audiophile and a headphone geek. I prefer listening to music with headphones and a portable device than on my home theatre set-up although I will engage in some casual listening from time to time on it. I will not review this item based on its portability in a physical activity setting because I do not listen to music while engaging in such activities. I will not review this item based on its ability to play music while being bumped and shaken, even though I did shake it vigorously for several seconds with no skipping. I only purchased this for the sake of music reproduction.IRiver currently has 3 CD/MP3 portable players in their product line with the ChromeX iMP-150 being the least costly. The other two models are the SlimX iMP-350 and iMP-400, both units being slimmer and slightly more feature-ladened. One of the unique features of these units is the remote control. These aren't just your basic playback/stop devices. They actually control virtually all functions of the unit. Unlike the other two iMP models, you can also control all your functions from the various buttons on the unit itself which makes it nice in the event of remote failure (The remote for the other two units have a screen on the remote itself which is actually pretty cool!). The view screen is large and clear with a nice blue background and the fonts are legible and clear.How does it sound? For a portable, fantastic! Let me say that I do not use the supplied headphones. Unfortunately, manufacturers don't place an emphasis on high quality headphones and for most people, that's fine, especially if one is using them to listen to music while working out or performing other activities, but I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good pair of headphone to make the music more engaging and involving. I do all my listening with a set of Grado SR-125 and a RCA portable integrated amplifier and while the amp isn't exactly high-end, the sound is SO clean and rich. Bass is outstanding and the treble simply sings accompanied by a very liquid midrange, although sudden transient attacks tend to peter out too soon (a characteristic of the amp, not the player), but since most people will not listen to the 150 in this manner, I will comment about its sound via a direct connection to the player.I did try out the supplied headphone (in-the-ear buds) they actually did a fairly good job at reproducing the frequency range although they, and all cheap supplied headphones, tend to grossly over-emphasis bass and lower midrange frequencies as well as boost treble frequencies so badly, it fools many people into thinking that what they hear is great sound, when, in fact, it's overly distorted and focused on a rather narrow bandwidth which is why you can hear the sound leaking out quite loudly when you hear someone else listening to cheap portables. With that said, the enclosed headphones with this unit are good for use when listening to music is not a priority. Some of this sibilant noise can be controlled with the built-in equalizer, unique to this unit. Most portable CD players give you one or two 'bass' settings that do add punch but at the sake of lower midrange blur. The iMP-150 gives you not only its 5 preset EQ settings, but it has a user EQ that allows you to adjust your own settings from 50Hz-2kHz although you can't, for some reason, adjust the range from about 200-500Hz, which is only slightly annoying, but does not detract from the overall sound. You can also adjust individual bass and treble settings up to 12+ db. The sound will be better from a higher quality pair of headphones. I recommend Grado's but Sennheiser is a very good brand too.This unit plays audio CD's, MP3's (at all bit rates), and WMA files. It runs on 2 AA batteries and while many people complain about the amount of power it drains from them, this unit is no exception. Battery life for audio CD's is only 7 hours with MP3 playback coming in at 12 hours. Keep in mind this is CONTINUOUS playback. If you play only, say, two hours of music a day, the batteries will last you a lot longer. I keep two batteries in my unit but I run it almost exclusively from an AC adaptor, which is not included, by the way. I happen to have had an extra one so I lucked out but you should definitely purchase one if you plan on having some lengthy listening sessions.Other neat things that you can do this is set the power-off timer. It lets you program the number of minutes (max: 60) you want the player to play music before shutting itself off, a great feature if you might be listening to a 10-hour MP3 disc while in bed and fall asleep. You can choose from 35 languages, as well as backlighting, lcd contrast, visualizations, esp settings, selectable MP3 buffering, adjustable skip and scan speeds, and many, many more things that would take up too much time to explain. You can even adjust the volume of the ubiquitous 'beep' that occurs every time you push a button. Or simply take it out all together.Highs:* Seemingly endless frequency adjustments.* Many rich, feature-laden unit adjustment to suit every individual.* Clear, dynamic sound (with proper headphones).* Remote with full unit functions* Nice stylish design* Line-out input for connection to external power source* Comprehensive user's manual* Upgradable via (present and future) iRiver's Firmware software* Quick (for an MP3 player) access to any track and relatively fast load times.Lows:* No AC adaptor included* Low battery life (to be fair most units like this typically use a lot of power)* Unadjustable frequency dip between 200-500 Hz.I highly recommend this unit for everyone. It has all the features that technoheads can enjoy as well as those who seriously listen to their. One important thing! This player comes loaded with iRiver's Firmware iMP-150 v1.03 (US/EU) which does have some glitches like skipping tracks and pausing for no reason. Simply go to iRiver's website...and download the latest Firmware, which is iMP-150 v1.20 (US/EU), on to a CD-RW or R and upload it to your iMP-150 player. Fixes everything and it will work perfectly.
I bought one of these units from Vann's website because of the price and the good reviews. After having that one plus the replacement they exchanged me for it both have some of the same problems, I decided to look for another unit on this site and found all of these unfavorable reviews. My problems weren't the same as the others. On both my units, if I was watching tv while the vcr was doing a timed recording, when the recording changed to another program I would suddenly loose the tv signal and have to select the channel again and press the tv/vcr button. I talked to a Toshiba rep and he said the the whole manner in which the unit was interacting with the tv was in error. On the first unit, the additional problem was that when playing a tape on the vcr, if I wanted to scan in reverse and see where I am at to find a particular part of the tape, the vcr would cause a flash on the tv screen, the vcr would usually then stop the tape, and I would have to turn off the unit to get the vcr to respond to the remote again. The Toshiba rep claimed these are very good units and that there have been no reports of these problems. However, after this, I can't help but be concerned enough to not risk trying one of these units again. I'm not even sure I'll try a dvd/vcr combo unit again since I wonder if that isn't part of the problem.
Got this to replace the strap that came with my Nikon D60. It was easy to connect the loop straps to the D60's metal connectors (instructions on the packaging). It's more substantial yet feels more comfortable around my neck than original strap. Since the bulk of the neck part is made of neoprene it's easy to fold up and squeeze into my camera bags (a Kata DC-411 and Kata DR-467).The great thing about this is that you can unsnap the thick middle portion and clip the short ends together to make a wrist strap (which I find useful when I'm indoors for family dinners and parties).Got it on Amazon from Ace Photo Digital for $14.12 w/ free shipping (in Apr2009). Came earlier than the estimated shipping date they gave me (probably arrived 3-4 days after ordering it).The only thing people might be concerned with is that the strap's not quite long enough to wear (sling) across your body and easily pull the camera up to take a photo. (I'm a 5' 10" male). I can wear it like that and take photos, but I'm end up scrunching my neck alot. I don't normally carry my D60 like this, but I tend to when I'm traveling in less desirable areas and worried it might get yanked off my neck. (But it's not something I expected from the strap so I didn't knock down my rating for it.)
Wrenches work as designed and are a "Must Have" if you swap filters often. I waited and ordered multiple items from the Adorama Store Front via Amazon and shipping was very reasonable (see their shipping rate page).
The VIZIO HDTV stopped working and I waited three months for someone to call me to repair it. Meanwhile they sent me emails that I should wait and be patient. The phone number for cutomer service is not toll free and you wait on the line so much to talk to someone.I returned it to the store.
I had a bit of trouble finding which wiring harness would fit a 2003 Silverado (No OnStar or anything else fancy). The first one I was shipped wasn't the correct harness, went to Best Buy and they said they have one and it is 109.00, just for the harness. Ordered this one and it works great. 105.00 less than BB...
I bought it to support my Boston Acoustics MCS100 system. My speakers weigh in at 2.5lbs, the speaker mounts held up, though not sure how much more over 2.5lbs they can handle, again for my needs the are more than adequate. Very versatile in mounting options, but to be honest the keyhole mount did not work out very well for the MCS100 surround speakers, but there was screwhole that was used to mount the footpeg of the speaker, more than did the trick, it may just be the keyhole design on my speaker. Other than that, I highly recommend these mounts.
Sound not really acceptable. I had to return the unit. I did try the steps suggested by another reviewer but they didn't help. I am going to try cassette adapter and see how that works.
It does what they say it will do.Easy to set up, great print quality, fast and quiet.
Worked OK for a while. Shortly after warranty expired the hdmi input stopped working. Ran it using audio/video cables which provides poorer quality picture. Then a few months later the dvd stopped working altogether.
Received this item yesterday, so my opinion/experience is limited. Setup for me was fairly easy. I attached the usb cable to my usb port in my desktop, the cable to the cable outlet in my wall, the audio cable to the audio-in spot on my desktop, and the a/c adapter into an outlet. Once I downloaded the software (there is no instruction/installation manual) I was ready to go. My desktop computer is a Dell Dimension 4600 w/Windows XP Home Edition (we also have high speed cable internet and wireless networking)and was purchased in '04. This is important: MAKE SURE YOU COPY THE SERIAL #'S FROM THE DISK ONTO A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER FOR INSTALLATION.The entire process took all of 15 - 20 minutes.The picture quality is fair to good (what do you expect --- it is a computer monitor after all). I have not had any problems with the picture or the sound so far. The remote control is pretty useless (you must point it directly at the IR on the tuner in order for it to work). I do not have any comments on the recording ability or quality, as that is not why I bought this tuner and doubt I will ever use it. Though I watch a fair amount of television, there's nothing that I watch that I like enough to record. Besides, I already have a stand alone DVD recorder which we use on another television set.Our primary use for this tuner is intermittent television watching while in the kitchen cooking or working on the computer, so at best this thing gets used only a few hours out of the day if at all. So it serves our purpose just fine. We did not buy this as a television replacement or as a tivo/recorder. I do like how small it is; doesn't take up a lot of space.I have not yet had a reason to call customer support nor have I read the manual downloaded from the disk. I think it's pretty easy to navigate thru the onscreen menu anyway.Ultimately, I think it depends on your main use for this product. If it is as a secondary source to view television intermittantly, then I think it's a good buy. But if this will be your main source of television and/or you will be using it for recording, then you may be disappointed with the image quality. Again, I've only had this for 1 day, so I may have to write another review in a week or so if things change.UPDATE: The picture quality is best in the smallest view. Since I've had it, the tuner has twice frozen up. Not a major problem. After having this for about a week, I'm glad that I did not purchase a more expensive unit, as this one gets used less than 1 hour a day. So it works just fine for me.I would recommend this product.
I was just wondering about the prices. The best deal is obviously to buy the twin pack.Or am i mistaken?
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 love this product so much that i use it for my phone almost everyday!It was a great buy for a small price. So far so good and it is still working.I recomond it for anyone who needs this for thier phone. But make sure your phone is compatable with this wire.This was much cheaper than a full headset.All you need is a earset and your good to go.
This battery is an excellent replacement for the battery that came with my phone. This battery is 1000 mAh as opposed to the original which is only 850 mAh. The price from an Amazon reseller was unbeatable.
buy the attatchment attenea, it really helps on the highway.
Most of our cameras, plus my Treo, use SD cards, so this is a great tool for traveling. And, it can double as a USB drive.
When I first get this I thought &quot;this is what I need&quot;, but then it hit me that this item didn't have a clip to secure it on my belt or pants, so I had to wear it on my shirt pocket but it kept falling (fortunately the PDA didn't break because of the case), so I had to put it in my pants back pocket. After wearing it many times, once I sat and apparently the LCD screen pressed the expansion card clips and the screen broke so my palm is now useless. I'm very dissapointed and I strongly reccomend to bear this in mind when buying it
Had a 4th gen 40 gig that just causes me headaches. Sent in 3 times to apple and now it does not connect to crappy itunes software.I am ebaying the ipod and getting a creative.I hate ipods!
I've had the SD1000 for a couple of years now and have been very satisfied with its performance. Its small size is particularly convenient for vacations. Solidly constructed, good photographic features and easily transfers images to my computer.
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 had the service up and running within 5 minutes, did not need any installation other than plug and play. I was making international calls to the United Kingdom within the hour at 3 cents a minute.....Very impressive. I set it up so that it rings my cell as well as the home number so friends can find me with just one call. I gave it 4 stars only because I could not get a local area code number (Topeka KS ) and set up a 1-888 number for local friends to call in on.
Works as advertised. Doesn't allow Scanning with a Brother MFC-9600, but no surprise since that machine wasn't on their compatible list. Not too difficult to set-up - has worked flawlessly for a month since then.
Overall this kit is nice. The cage is sturdy and everything fits on it properly. I read somewhere that you needed to use your own factory radio tabs to attach to the cage that allows you to bolt it into your car and this was correct. As I had already reused those tabs on my current direct-fit aftermarket radio I still had them and this was not a problem. What was not in the kit were the bolts that hold the radio to the side brackets on the cage. I had to get those at a hardware store. Once I attached the radio to the cage everything was very solid. One small problem I have with the kit is that the faceplate plastic seems overly thick and in my 92 Camaro the faceplate that goes over the radio/climate control area is bowed ever so slightly because it sticks out too far. It is a very tight fit at the bottom as well and requires care when you install or remove this faceplate. It is a universal kit so I gave that a pass.If you need instructions the booklet is junk. It's a universal booklet covering multiple kits Metra makes and had 2 pages with some useless drawings. I thought about using the flush mount faceplate but it had some weird attachments on the underside that prevented it from attaching to the cage and there were some faint plastic casting marks on the front that made it look damaged. In the past my radio kits were all plastic so I appreciated the use of metal in this kit for the same price.
after a few month's use, here is my impression:(+) seamless syncing with Leopard / Tiger / Vista.(+) beautiful industrial design. very durable (dropped a few times with no hiccups).(+) works great. excellent tactile feedback. feel really nice under your fingers. actually better than Macbook & Macbook Pro keyboard in my opinion.(+) very small (same layout/size as Macbook). save space on your desk.(+) no problem with lack of numerical keypad. no use for it anyway unless you're an accountant.this is a very nice keyboard, much better than the others that I have been using. wireless bluetooth connectivity is very nice.
I'm currently using this drive, and it works perfectly. CenDyne may be out-of-business, but I've had zero problems with it. It has been as reliable as other CD-RW burners like Plextor, HP, NEC, etc. It will burn all CD formats without making any plastic coasters.
I see several negative reviews about this charger. I shoot a lot of photos usually averaging 300+ per photo shoot. I can charge my batteries with the ACCU charger and do the entire photo shoot on one charge with one set of 4 batteries. I have been using two of these units for several years. The only problem that I have encountered is that I might have one battery cause the LED to start blinking. I simply remove the battery and wait a few minutes and place it back into the charger. Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn't. In the event that I have one battery that won't cooperate and charge I have a one hour Duracell charger available to charge that one battery. Personally I would buy this unit again. My only suggestion is that they provide a car charger with this unit.
Great that is how this product works for me .I was very happy with the quality and very surprized at the way that it cleaned up. I had had presto cookers before but always the aluminum.The stainless is of course much prettier and does a good cooking job. Think no more buy one today.
I recently purchased this card for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K. This is a fantastic product. It performs much better than expected. Despite the bad reviews you may find on the internet, transfers between the card and my pc are fast and painless as are any write times or load times on the camera itself.I am very glad I purchased this card rather than a vastly more expensive alternative that would offer the same performance. This card comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer, so any defective card you may receive could be replaced.
Im typing this rview through my belkin omniview.I have impcbble spelling, but thfuing thing dropsalmost everkestroke. If you don't mind your writing loking like ths ten go aheadand buy it.
My notebook is now my only TV.Installation was plug and play.Sound is excellent; I do not use the work around to the sound card.The video was jerky so I followed the help suggestion on video acceleration and the video has been fineMy notebook is a Dell Inspiron B130 (4/2007 under $500)1,500 MHz / 1Gig RAM
Good - Nice telescope for the price. Don't expect the Hubble. Useful for looking at the moon, but not much else. I would buy this again for what I want to use it for......Bad - the assembly instructions leave out steps and do not clearly name parts. However, if you can tie your shoelaces you should be able to figure this out, even if it takes two or three tries. Max assembly time is 45 minutes
Much better than bare flash, but nowhere near as good as my large, bulky, and ugly, Gary Fong. I fits in the bag better, so actually gets more use than the Fong, but still, if what great lighting from one flash is what you are after, use the Fong or equivalent. That is what I do.
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 .
Finally found a backpack/sling bag for my notebook that's not bulky. Just enough to carry my daily stuffs (a 15" Apple Macbook Pro and it's standard accessories, 2 pens, mouse pad, some documents and paper stuffs). Solid and durable.
For some reason I could not find a replacement dock for my camera,except online with Amazon.com...........thank you...it works great!
Hello, i recently bought this memory stick pro in a combo offered to me by AMAZON. this memory was the pal of the Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilization Zoom... WELL SURPRISE that memory stick doesn't work with that camera, how amazon can offer that if the products don't match... I buy a lot in here and now I have to buy in other place a memory stick pro duo who does fit in my new camera.
I've had this product for a month. It has been fast and reliable. My only complain (reason for 4 stars) is the loosyconnections. Both data and power cables had a loose fit even when tried for the first time.
My computer motherboard would not put out dolby 5.1 to the spdif. Why have an spdif if it can't do that!!! Anyway this product works perfectly with intel cpu and gigabyte mb and windows 7 64bit.
Great product with excellent features - very user friendly. Unfortunately, the bottom inside shows wear quite easily. Needs larger wheels?
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.
I would not recommend it for your aging parents or in-laws, unless they happen to be professional photographers The Powershot S80's advanced features are more likely to appeal to folks with more photographic experience.Cons:1. Slightly larger than the Canon Elph series, although it still fits in my pocket.2. Shutter can stay open only 15 seconds maximum (I would of liked at least 30 seconds for nighttime exporsures).3. The provided 32Mb SD memory card is only big enough for about 9 images at full resolution, so you'll want to add a 1 Gig SD memory.4. You can buy one for less than four hundred dollars (check out some NYC camera stores).5. The camera does not come with a leather camera case. However, you can purchase the Canon S80 kit to get an extra Li-ion battery, a nice leather camera case, and neckstrap for about US$60.Pros:1. Controls are very intuitive.2. Large LCD makes reading the menus easier, even without my reading glasses.3. Advanced user manual is straightforward.4. The ease of reading the large (2.5 inch) LCD makes learning dozens of powerful features much easier than the labryinthinan Fuji FinePix point control system.5. Downloads via the Canon suite of Ulead Zoombrowser tools is much easier than the earlier versions of Zoombrowser I had used with my other Canon Photoshot digital cameras6. Althogh I have not purchased a water-tight case for underwater photography yet, Canon makes one and it is reasonably priced (about US$150).7. The movie mode (640 x 480, 30 frames per second) is handy, especially with a Gig of memory to store long movie clips.8. The software includes Photostitch 3.1, one of the better tools for creating panoramas.
This keyboard is simply amazing. Its looks is very nice, keys are very soft and wireless works without any problem. I recomend.
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.
Works well with Vista, easy to install, and works great with AKO. I have not tried to spill anything in it.
Nothing much to say here other than this is working as it was supposed to and it was much cheaper than I was able to find off the shelf at the home improvement stores etc...
I got this one for my porch two days ago. As a first try I set up everything in my living room, with the camera on the fireplace mantel and the receiver box on my TV stand and connected to the TV. The setup was extremely easy, but right away I got intense white stripes rolling continuously across the screen. The camera was 7 ft away from the receiver box with nothing in between, and all 3 channels had the same problem. Eventually I figured out that the receiver box needed to be closer than 1 ft from the camera for the stripes to go away! This is insane! My guess is that it was caused by inteference from wireless networks around my apartment, even though I myself don't have wireless, and turning my cell phone off did not make any difference. I'm returning it today and getting a 1.2 GHz one instead.
I took pictures on my vacation with the filter and without and my pictures came out very clear with the filter. I could barely see anything on the pictures with the filter. If you purchase the Marine Pak this item is a must have. Amazon also sells the MarinePak and filter together as a package and I highly recommend you save more money and by the package.
These speakers are terrible. The $20 altec lansings I wanted to replace sound much better. Someone on another forum said they are only good for one thing: target practice.Bose should be ashamed putting their name on these and ripping people $100 off.Enough said.
Now, I know it seems odd that I'm giving this thing 1 star even though so many other people have given good reviews. The reason though is that if you don't have Media Center this thing very quickly becomes a nightmare. I've installed this on 3 different computers with the following results:Vista Basic Laptop: Initially the tuner worked OK on this laptop, and the only issue was that the scheduler/remote software would sometimes start using up 100% CPU (note that these programs run even when you're not watching TV). I got sick of that, so I uninstalled it. When I tried installing it later, the newer Vista drivers won't even let you scan for channels correctly in their own TV tuning software. And you cannot add channels manually in that software!Windows XP SP3 Desktop: Worked right after install, but after a reboot of the computer it had a lot of trouble working right. I tried countless combinations of the various drivers I had, and unfortunately some of the driver installations had the software installed with it so certain combinations of software and driver versions weren't possible (very annoying since one of the older drivers seemed to work better, but I couldn't use the new software since it required that I uninstall the old software first...which removed the drivers as well).Windows Server 2008 Desktop (like Vista): I upgraded my desktop to Server 2008, and ran into the same problems as my Vista Basic laptop-it won't even scan for channels.Windows XP Laptop: Tried it on another laptop out of desperation to get at least one computer to make it work-so far it's working but I wouldn't count on this lasting.So, in summary, if you don't have some version or another of Media Center, be prepared for headaches. And in fact, if you have Vista be prepared for it to not even work in the least because the current driver version is ridiculous. Worst yet there's no place to get older drivers, so you're basically out of luck if the drivers you can get don't work on your system. Terrible.
The seller was punctual and the product was exactly what I wanted, I had previously bought what was advertised a CD/DVD holder on eBay and fit neither case size. Very pleased this was in fact as advertised. Thank you, Jeffrey Hazel
This has been the best PC case I've ever had. I love this case & it still houses my PC today. I've been using this case for over ten years & I intend to keep using it.
This is perfect for my use! I was looking for a light, tiny mp3 player to take with me when i go running. Well this is perfect!!! It`s just a little bit bigger than the iPod Shuffle, but it has a nice screen. load music is super easy... just drug and drop... no sofware. the earphones are high quality, bettere than the ones that come with the Zen Stone.2 gb is plenty for many hours of music!!!It owrks also as a USB storaga device.Copying files from the computer to the device is just a little bit slow, but it is a mettere of the flash memory that allow a lot of storage in a little size bu requires a little bit more of time.Anyway!!! ALmost perfect... would be better if there would be a belt clip included in the box but the palyes is so little and light that it`s impossible to feel it when the musci is started
These are fantastic for the money. I was suprised by their size when they arrived and I was worried they would not fit on my head (this was my only complaint at first impression) but when I put them on they fit. Originally they would not stay on well though if i turned my head forward they would slip off. I soon realized that if you pull them down on your head (gently: This should not be uncomfortable) they sit well around the ears and comfortably on the top of the head while staying sturdy. My complaint soon turned into enjoyment. THEY'RE SO LIGHT! If you've pulled them down enough to tighten around the head they are snug and you can hardly feel them. This was perfect because they are replacing my gaming headset. 2nd the sound quality is quite good for this price range. No it is not the greatest thing you will ever hear but it was highly competitive with my klipsch in ear headphones. Now I know you shouldn't compare over ear to in ear because advantage goes to over ear but for 25 bucks to compete (and in many ways outperform) my 80 dollar klipsch in ears, that is a pleasant suprise. Overall these made my day!
I bought these earphones hoping they would stay on my ears when I was working out/running. Unfortunately they keep sliding off and I have to constantly keep pushing them back on my ears when I'm running. but maybe that's just my ears...
This is a great lens for all of your photo needs. I carry it every where. This lens stays on my camera 95% of the time.
Yes, the f/1.8 is a real bargain - but it's a bit soft when shooting wide open. It's still soft at f/2, but pretty decent by f/2.8. The Nikkon f/1.4, on the other hand, is decent at f/1.4 and quite sharp at f/2.0. I often need to shoot at f/2, so I've sold my f/1.8 and purchased the faster lens. For me, it's worth the extra $$$.
Having demoed this system and another so-called THX rated system (Logitech?) I am fully convinced that Lucasfilm has sold out and is pimping its name to whoever is willing to cough up the marketing bucks.The ProMedia 2.1 Ultra was sorely lacking in midrange and had an extremely "scooped" sound (think graphic equalizer with an extreme "smiley face" curve). The sub was O.K. but the satellite speakers are not up to the task of accurately reproducing midrange. In my opinion, the amount of equalization required to correct this would be excessive and result in distortion and phase issues. Bottom line: your music will never sound quite right. Specifically, nylon string guitar sounded thin, saxophone sounded like a kazoo, and lead guitar sounded shrill like nails on chalkboard or a dentist's drill. In a word: Yuck!!It's unfortunate that Klipsch hasn't got the memo yet, but these things seem to be flying off the shelves.The ProMedia Ultra is a much better bet for accurate reproduction of music, although it is sorely lacking in the bass department.My recommendation is to get the PM Ultra speakers and to buy the PM THX 2.1, use the 2.1 sub with the PM Ultra speakers, and sell the PM THX 2.1 satellites on eBay. I did this and have an amazing sounding system for the money. Sure it's a bit pricey, but there are deals to be had on eBay for the patient bidder and this system compares favorably to my home theater. It won't shake the house, but it does sound darn good.PS FWIW I am a semi-pro bassist/guitarist and a former Car Audio competitor, so I have a pretty good idea of what good sound actually is.
This turntable is top of the line. Exactly the same as the one my mother bought for her top dollar Technics home stereo system in the late 70s and hers still works, Technics is a trusted name in home audio and when I buy my first home stereo component system it will be a Technics.
This camera provides real-time video in HD and works with Skype, Yahoo, AIM, and other chatters.There is no included software; the Logitech Vid one may obtain is quite unstable; but this camera is unmatched.
For protect from dust and falls works very good. The lens hood its to big for use the flash of the camera. It help my to grap better my Nikon D60. The only bad thing is that my battery grip don't fit well with this product. Thats why I dont give a 5 star.
If you're in the market for an attache case or a laptop case that's not the typical, then I'd recommend the Vanguard series. I bought the 84 style rather than the other sizes for a simple reason - flexibility. Remember that aluminum cases don't expand, so you need to balance size versus heft. It's size is nice; not too big and not too small like the 62 (which looks nice at first, but then you realize how little you can actually get into it). The case fits virtually everywhere; its locks and clasps are really, really nice - simple, elegant, with a nice "chunk" sound when you open or close them; and the inside...wow, this is definitely the softest, securest bag (comparing to Targus, etc.) I've seen in 15 years. I'd wager your good china in this bag would cross the country safely. The handle has a nice feel - not too cramped for your hand, smooth top, rubberized bottom grip with little bumps (you can feel but not really see except holding the handle up close) for extra grip. The interior is a gray suede-type fabric (I'm not sure it's actual suede) that just feels smooth and soft to the touch. I'm just seriously impressed with this case, especially for the price (the most comparable units cost approximately double of this).
I bought this product about 3 years ago and am just now getting around to review it. This recorder is fantastic. It has (3) mailboxes and is perfect for a small office or college dorm / apartment situation. The recorder is digital so it will work on a DSL-lined office or home without needing digital filters. Voice quality is excellent and recorder has ability to screen calls, tells you phone number when calls come in, or can even keep message silent as they are coming in. You can check your messages remotely also.
My son went a year without candy to earn $100, and after much thought decided to spend it on a portable DVD player. When it came, he was so excited and really enjoyed it for about six weeks. Then it stopped working. He would put in a movie and it would just say "no dvd". So we emailed Coby detailing the problem. The only email I ever received from them was to tell us to send it in for repair. It was still under warranty and we sent it to them priority mail, with all the info and the $6 cash they require. Then nothing. I made numerous inquiries via phone and email and could never get a straight answer. When I finally got to talk to a real person with any knowledge of the matter, I found that their customer service office isn't even in the same state as their tech support or repair office. They kept telling me to email tech support which I did numerous times, but was ignored. After several frustrating attempts over many weeks to get this resolved, we finally realized that they had probably kept our returned DVD player and just not bothered to tell us. (I realize now I should have insured it, although I thought Priority Mail was sufficient. I'm sure it was properly addressed, also with a return address.) I am totally convinced that the Coby repair office is responsible for our "missing" broken DVD player. This was the most horrible customer service experience I have ever had. And once I got online and read other customer reviews (not necessarily on Amazon) about Coby, I see that we are not alone in our experience. I would warn anyone away from purchasing a DVD player (or any product for that matter) from Coby. It's just not worth the hassle and headaches should anything go wrong. We have since purchased a Zenith portable DVD player from Best Buy for our son, and it is superb quality with no problems whatsoever.
Very happy with the product. They were everything I had hoped they would be. The quality was excellent, long lasting.
I was torn between getting the HP 1935 and the Toshiba e355. I finaly went for the Toshiba because of the faster processor speed and the one year warranty. But after one month I started to have problems with the system always coming up with errors. I called the tech support and they said that if I sent it to them they would work on it but it would cost about $100.00 so I figured I could live with the error messages. Then a tragedy happened and the screen got cracked. So I called to see if they would cover that and they don't cover the screen damage in their warrenty. That would have cost $190.00 to replace, so at that price I could just buy a hole new Pocket PC. One Year Warranty, I ask &quot;WHAT WARRANTY?&quot; I should have gone with the HP 1935 in the first place. I spent two hundred on a little paper weight because withthe cracked screen it doesn't do anything anymore.
I have two iPod nanos (previous version), and I was lacking a way to carry everything around. This case is big enough for the earbuds, USB cord, and both iPods. It closes tightly, has velcro sealing the compartments, and it is compact. It adjusts to how much is inside. I've received many inquiries as to where it can be purchased.
I have used it for about 2 months with my Olympus camera. It takes 650 photos exactly, at 3.2 megapixels.
These speakers are undoubtedly the best out there as far as 2.1 computer setups go. These only take a few hours of breaking in and then they sound absolutely wonderful. The 200 watts makes these speakers really, really loud; though, the true volume compares to systems with double the amount of watts. I can't stand these louder than 1/3 turn on the volume dial, but this is good (I've tried them higher and there is still no distortion). I have never heard any distortion on these no matter what volume or music played. The Klipsh promedia 2.1s are worth the 150. I would never settle for anything less than klipsh again. A must buy for computer speakers - these things top my home stereo with the Audigy 2 ZS I also put in.
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.
D.k. whether it's antivirus software or what, but getting this print server to print wirelessly just ain't happening. Have plenty of experience (read: years wasted) on this stuff and on a cuople of occasions have gotten things to work right for one of two wirelessly connected laptops, but then couldn't print from two ethernet-connected-to-wireless-router desktops. Vista Ultimate on desktop reports print server software (device home page) not kosher; Vista Ultimate laptop says it can see, but it cannot print.Guh! Good luck yo any who set forth upon these undefined shores!
I was shocked to read the review by "doctormoon". I bought the lexar media 1 GB jumpdrive 2.0 pro off a different internet site several months ago, and I have had no problems at all with filename length. out of curiosity, i just renamed a large jpeg file with a 50-character name, and my jumpdrive stored the file no problem. i'm running windows 2000. the model number on my jumpdrive is JD1GB-40-500 B. it has been working perfectly and is very fast, i'd definitely buy one again. hope this helps your buying decision; i just hated to see such a negative [and seemingly incorrect] review for an awesome product.
IPods are Rip-offsThe iPod's not the only music player you can get,It's just that there are MP3 players people have not met.If they just knew what the other players had in store for them,They'd know the iPod stinks so bad it came from a pig's pen.The iPods soar to the top of the list of MP3 players like kites,But why not get a better player with more gigabytes?Sandisk and Creative have some pretty decent devices,Yet people cling to iPods even with their retarded prices.The Sandisk Sansa E100 has many, many things,An FM radio, recording, and movies make it the king of kings.Does the iPod Nano have this stuff? No, it does not!The Nano lacking all these features is definitely its weak spot.The Creative Zen Micro Photo also kills the Nano for an amazing deal,It has so much more for so much less that it's basically unreal.Radio, recording, and replaceable battery make it a better player,For less than the Nano...are you kidding? It's definitely a Nano slayer.There's a player that blows the iPod Shuffle into outer space,It's called the Samsung YP-U2 and it definitely earns its place.FM tuner, voice recorder, and screen make it a great buy,The fact that the Shuffle doesn't have these things should make Steve Jobs cry.The Creative Zen Vision: M is better than the Ipod Video,Better screen, more features, and better value make it glow.The fact that the Vision: M is thicker doesn't really matter,The features are what make the Vision: M unimportantly fatter.So you see, my friends, the iPod is a waste of precious time,The fact that Apple cheats you out is basically a crime.They make their iPods fragile just to make them really "cool",Anyone who buys one is just a ridiculous crazy fool.Facts1. Ipods are MP3 players. It seems like people want to separate iPods from other MP3 players. Can iPods play MP3's? If so, it's an MP3 player.2. The Creative Zen Vision: M is pretty much the same thing as the iPod with video, but the Zen has much, much more. It has an FM tuner (FM recording), voice recorder, better screen (262,144 colors as opposed to 65,000-very big difference).Just don't get the iPod Video...this is so much better it's not even funnyP.S. By the way, that "galaz something" guy is incorrect about the Sandisk Sansa E200 series. The front of the unit is more scratch proof than this, and the back of it is an amwsome metal that is stronger than steel! I like how you say that the Zen Vision: M is better than the iPod Video, but the E200 looks very cool, and is a much better value than the Nano. I so so so so so so so hate the Nano.
This is a good durable case, a lot of pockets for storage and the only thing that I don't like about it is that you strap the laptop in, I prefer a case that you can slide the laptop right in.
Battery worked as expected. I have a Panasonic 5.7GHz cordless phone that is quite old but still works brilliantly. Battery was 6 years old and the charge was just recently not lasting very long. I purchased a new battery and now the phone can go days again without charging again.
Everyone loves the picture and it looks right at home in the stainless steel/black kitchen!
I don't care about clickwheels. Better battery life, file associations, sound quality.
This unit has everything I was looking for in a GPS nav.Preprogramed detailed maps,portability and ability to operate independent of any external connections.Additionally,the thing fits in my shirt pocket.Suction mount is secure and adjustable.Speaker is crisp,vioce is understandable and not too annoying.I do not use the verbal feature.Map drawing is more then acceptable,but could be faster.Same goes for reroute time.Purchased it through the market place.Got a great deal
I recently bought three thinking that I could use them with my iPod simultaneously but turns out that you can't. However, I bought aRadioshack 4-way Distribution Amplifierwhich allowed me to do this perfectly. Just connect what you want to hear into the audio input ports (buy an extra RCA to 1/4" cable), and the transmitters go into the output ports with the RCA to 1/4" cables that they include. That way you can use the multiple speakers anywhere within range and hear the same music on them.
Having been thru MANY printers in 10+ years. I bought this 3 years ago. It is the first printer that has worked so well that I bought ink cartridges when the ink got low because I WANTED to continue to use it. It prints well from the computer. When we need to make a copy it is a great copier. It is the first printer that has not had issues with feeding paper consistantly. When I want to scan something into the computer it works well. I can't ask any more of it and I am about to buy ink for it again because I am still happy with it.
Excellent purchase. The price was right and I recieved it in 5 days and it works
I looked at the 1080i sets from Samsung and Sony, but realized that I would not get any benefit from 1080 over the 720i sets that sell for hundreds less. HD TV signals today are all 720i and current gen DVDs can be up converted to 720i. But only the next gen DVDs (blue ray, etc.) can use the 1080 resolution. It may be years until the next gen format war is resolved, so there really isn't a practical reason to go for the 1080 sets.I looked long and hard at the Sony 46S2010 versus the Samsung LNS4692 720i set. Both have excellent reviews and look great in a showroom. The way I decided on the Sony was to go to a TV showroom and find the two side by side. Then I adjusted both sets to normal color saturation (out of the box, both are set to "Vivid," which stands out in the showroom but looks stupid in your living room). After those adjsutments were made, I found the Sony to be more realistic in skin tone colors and had less "clay face." You really can't go wrong with either set though.One disadvantage of the Sony to consider is that it has only one HDMI input. This would be a problem if you have a cable box with HDMI output and you also want to connect an upconvert DVD player which requires HDMI out. If you are in that situation, go for the Samsung which has two HDMI inputs.
Not only does this give you long shoot times-I have yet to run out of battery, but makes the light weight XT series cameras easier to hang on to, especially with longer, heavier lenses. This will decrease shake and increase stability. With an extra shutter release and basic controls in an easy to use location, it makes vertical shooting a breeze.
If you are looking for booming base you are not going to find it for $40.But, for the price, this unit has great sound, runs on 4 AA batteries or the included A/C and folds up to size and weight of a hardbound book.What is more, it charges your iPod!One other bonus, if you have one of the smaller ipods, there is a real good chance your player might fit without the need to remove it from it's case. (I don't know for sure as I have one of the large units.)If you want concert quality sound, go ahead and spend ten times as much. If you want something to throw in your suitcase or beach bag, get this.
no deberian ofrecer productos que ya no se usan tecnologicamente hablando y que pueden causar confusion, lo compre pensando que eran GB (no MB). Terribleterribleshould not offer products that are no longer used technologically speaking and that can cause confusion, buy it thinking they were GB (not MB). terrible
Great Player. I love everything about it, except that you have to buy a cover separately that has a clip if you want to attach it to your clothes etc. although it does come with a lanyard that attaches and you can hold or put around your neck.For the price you can't beat it. I bought 2 of them.C. Dixon
Had one of these for many years and it died. Missed it so much. Bought this as a replacement. So glad to have the indoor and outdoor temp and always accurate time back again. Love it!
I always wanted a light pen, but was never sure what to buy. I also helps to have a focus-what do you want to do with such a device. I was interested in drawing on my computer and picked up a book which detailed how. The book recommended this writing tablet. I am amazed about the possiblity of using less paper and creating digitally. This is definately the tool to have.
Great case. Just what I was looking for . Plenty of extra pockets for a/c adapter and little pockets for DVDs. Shoulder strap is removable.
I was expecting what was pictured, NOT an extension cord. I needed what was pictured for connecting my monitor to my computer's power supply. Instead, what I got was this...C2G/Cables to Go 03115 18 AWG Outlet Saver Power Extension Cord (NEMA 5-15R to NEMA 5-15P), Black (6 feet/1.82 Meters)
I have had an aging 10mbps linksys hub as the core of my small home network for several years. Even though I was happy with it, I bought one of these, primarily because it was cheap and thought having a 'spare' couldn't hurt.I had no idea how much that aging piece of equipment was slowing down my network! Almost everything I have now is 10/100, so dropping in this switch made my whole network a heck of a lot faster. Furthermore, as a switch (as opposed to a hub), it is much more efficient with the use of the network - traffic isn't broadcast everywhere, only to the nodes that need it.I am VERY happy with this purchase. Cheap, fast, and drop-in simple installation to my existing network. I decided to purchase another as a 'spare' and donate my older hub to history.
Not much to say about it. Its a well made plastic. When its tightened to the back of the lens, it sticks on. It does its job. Nothing more to say for me.
This is by far the best accessory for the ipod and probably my favorite electronic gadget, and I have many gadgets. For once, I am surprised to find a product that not only has a cool idea but follows through with engineering a smart product. I am used to new, inventive products serving their essential purpose but having faults in extremely important areas. This product delivers. The remote response is fast, you can use the remote in other rooms, you can keep the ipod dock behind a stereo cabinet. This product should come standard with every ipod in the future. Now I just wish they would get compatible with the next generation ipod classics and itouch.
I have held off from buying a digital camera for the longest time, since I was a hard-core SLR manual photography kind of person having had two conventional Nikons (FE and FE2) and three lenses which I use to this day.The wife needed a point-and-click camera and I decided that digital would be the best alternative (since I wouldn't have to go to the trouble of sending out rolls of film for developing) and she could handle most of the stuff herself.After quite a bit of researching (cost, review of specs, users' comments on quality) I decided to pick up the Coolpix 4300. Got it for $359 at buydig.com in the summer of 2003.While the comments of some folks on speed of saves is valid (wasn't an issue for me), this is easily overcome by using faster memory cards. I have found focusing to be precise and sharp, colours very vibrant (true to Nikon tradition). As some people mention, yes using the flash indoors at distances greater than 8 feet does cause some agony, but I am currently looking for a slave flash unit to overcome that.Also, since I figured out how to set exposures manually, I have been drawn towards using the machine more frequently. Of course, do not assume that higher aperture numbers automatically produce greater depth-of-field. This digital camera applies a filter (as opposed to an actual aperture) to achieve the value of the aperture setting, and hence the lack of change in depth-of-field. Deletes have been reasonably fast at under 20 seconds for a high quality JPEG image at the highest resolution available (which is 2272 or so). That is fine by me as well, since I do my deletes later (and not while actually taking pictures). I have two 256 MB and one 512MB CF cards and the smaller of those cards stores about 120 images at the resolution I talked of.The autoexposure modes are good for what they are designed to do, but all the scenes they have predefined don't always work for me. Hence the need to turn to the manual mode. Having said that, the wife gets very good pictures in the kids' school auditorium, in the school playground and in the classrooms using the predefined scenes. So I really see no reason to complain.As for the editing software, it is reasonable, but I couldn't care less. I don't edit my pictures. In the odd chance that I do want to, I use GIMP (free Photoshop workalike available at http://www.gimp.org). While GIMP may not have all features of the most recent versions of Photoshop, it still does a reasonably good job for its price of zero.
Before ordering this enclosure, I already owned the same enclosure, in the USB 2.0 version. The USB enclosure I have had for 9 months has worked beautifully for the 3.5 hard drive I removed from my iMac intel Core2Duo and replaced with an SSD. However, THIS firewire version did not work properly. It would disconnect, spontaneously, and on its own, while connected by firewire. When i tried connecting it with the USB 2.0 cable that came with it, the computer did not see it at all. I tried both the firewire connection and the USB connection on all 3 of our computers - a new Macbook Pro and a new macmini running the latest v of Lion, and also a 2006 iMac intel Core2Duo running snow leopard. The enclosure performed the same on all 3 computers. I am going to try a replacement b/c I think this ONE must be faulty.
Works great. You MUST use the short screws provided for mounting or you could harm your drives in the outer slots. I had to bend down tabs separating bays to install since there is no room for slots in the sides. To do so, buy a deep throated 4-inch C clamp at Sears if you don't have one. then just put it over the tab and crank it down until the tab is flat.
I can say it is fast enough and small tooit is good enough for home userand price was good
Product matches description and indeed is faster than the cat5 equivalent. The bright blue enables the user to find and not forget the cable while traveling.
I just bought one of these tv's, it works great and looks great! I see others rant about bad customer service, but i've called them on a different polaroid product and they seemed very friendly and helpful. I've heard others say the same as well. The new management is improving this brand tremendously and i think they will be a market leader in not to long a time.
waste of money , if you have problems installing \ using it then you have to do a reformat ( or at least reinstall vista) to get it to work , i installed it , and it kept getting errors reading my fingerprint , and just like any other Microsoft product it's made of cheap material & it's faulty , just like the xbox 360 wireless receiver for windows this also short circuits very easily , and once that happens , it's worthless and doesn't work anymore , not worth it to have to reinstall os just to get this to work. and if you go and replace your password with this you will have screwed your self over as lots of times it has problems reading your fingerprint! u might as well chop off your finger so you can sit there scanning , and scanning to try and get it to try and recognize your fingerprint, and the uninstallation is worse leaves lots of left over files on your pc and doesn't even remove the extra things it installs into vista's boot , even after you uninstall it you still get a prompt for your fingerprint when you log on , like hell am i reinstalling my os just to get rid of that...(what happened to the good ol' days of xp when you could jsut delete everything in the windows folder and reinstall it with the disk?)
Great Speakers specially if you consider the price. Only wish the Black finish would match the wood appearence of the rest of my setup.
All Ive ever needed. my 9 MP cam can hold about 4000 pictures using this card. I have indeed tested that out. ive used the card for a couple years now. it works with any program, has never failed me in any way and makes an EXCELLENT gift for the amature photographers. dont mess around with memorie cards. you wouldnt want to have to delete pictures at a happy moment to make room for something that might happen later.
If you are going to buy an HDMI cable, spend at least $6 or you will get a cable that can't handle the data volume. This cable would not work with my PS3 and a DVD. I had to go out and buy one at Radio Shack ($40!!!) - I was on a tight timeline and couldn't wait for a new cable to be shipped - and it worked fine. You get what you pay for - except in my case I needed the cable overnight, so I got a defective cable and overnight shipping charge of $50.
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 used this product to do something that's not supposed to work, but did. I installed it in a Dell Dimension 2350 after upgrading the BIOS for a total of 2 gigs in the computer. (the Dell manual says 1 is maximum) The computer recognized the memory right away, and the performance difference was phenomenal! PNY is always a great value, and I'm willing to pay just a little more for the quality and reliability.
Stereophile Magazine is correct again - one of the best bookshelf speakers ever produced. After 50 hours burn in time the speakers produce a full range sound both delicate and accurate. The can play at soft or high volume from Jazz to rock. The Stooges Raw Power never sounded so good on a small speaker (Ron Ashton RIP). They are not sensitive to placement and can go against a wall without the usual base exageration. I have an open floor plan with Vandersteen 2CE's in one end of the house and the Classic 3s at the other end 8 feet up on a wall of a cathedral ceiling. Since both sets of speakers have 86 db sensitivity, volumes are perfectly matched. The Vandersteens are $2000 floor standers and a perpetual Stereophile best buy. The $750 classic 3's are bested by the 2 CEs but give up very little considering the size and price difference. They even have a high wife acceptance factor.
I bought this camera because I love to scrap and had a hard time getting great prints from far away. This camera is very good for the money and I use it like crazy. When I first got the camera it took me a while to get used to all the different settings. I would suggest rechargable batteries though because they don't last long in it.
I purchased this with the intention of using it as a combiner for a couple antennas, and it does work for this purpose. This seems to be pretty heavy duty and could probably stand up to the elements for a lifetime. Although I have not used this for it intended purpose I am quite pleased with the construction. If you live in an area with signals coming in from multiple directions you could use this as I did to combine signals from multiple antennas, then use another to split the combined signal if you have more than one TV.
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..
I bought these for three reasons:-I needed proper headphones-I didn't want to spend more than $40-They look coolWell, I couldn't be happier with these headphones. They are smaller and much lighter than they appear in the picture, so that was a nice surprise. The sound is fantastic, and I've been finding myself listening to old albums again just to hear them through these headphones.Also, it comes with a nice extension cord and plug adapter. I'm getting a whole new experience with my video games because of the extension. Highly recommended for home or portable use.
I love this pressure cooker! If you want to make healthy food quick and easy this is for you. I was skeptical but it really works fast. I can do cooking on one day that will last a week! I love this pressure cooker. I bought one for both of my daughter-in-laws and they love it too.
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.
It is amazing how many clock radios lack many features that this one has. A battery backup for example. How can you have a clock radio that most will use as an alarm clock and not have a battery backup. Fortunately this clock has one, and all other features I wanted in a clock radio. The only negative I have is the brightness level. I would like it a little dimmer at night. But one thing I could not take is the bright blue light that comes on when you play the radio or CD. The light is on the front lower center and is probably there only as a decoration. At night it is blinding. I painted it black.
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.
I have been wanting these speakers for some time. And I must say I did not think I would be this excited after I opened them. The sound clarity is absolutely amazing. The bass is very true and earthshaking. All this coming from such a small speaker system, is very breathtaking.The UPS guy delivered these at about 5 PM and I quickley took them upstairs to unpack them. I was up and running the tunes form my Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra 60 GB Mp3 player within 15 minutes. I noticed that the volume could get relatively loud, with pretty good treble. But when I turned the bass up, oh man, that was moving. Soundwise because of how earthshaking it was, literally because it felt like the ground was shaking at how much sound was coming out of them!In the time I have had them I have put many different types of music through them. Hard Rock, Rock, Classical, Opera, Country, Blues, Jazz, Baroque, Pop, R&amp;B, Christian Rock, Soundtrack, and World music. Each one of them sounds way higher than any sounds system I have had before. At first I was a bit skeptical about having the sound running via my headphone jack on my Mp3 Player. Then I learned that it goes into a Line-In jack on the remote of the Pod (what a great idea!). No matter how loud I push the volume or how pumped I get the bass, you can hear stuff you've never heard before in those memorable songs.With these speakers I feel like I'm in one of those really high-tech stores. The ones that have a great name brand sound system accompanied by a top of the line Mp3 Player. If you want something to go with these sleek babies, get Creative's Zen Xtra Mp3 Player, because I assure you you'll have hours of enjoyment from them both.The little leaflet of a quickstart manual that came with the package is very self explanitory. It tells you the precautions of using them, how to connect them using a really discriptive diagram, and how to use the speakers in many ways. Something to keep for further reference.Overall I am very satisfied with these speakers. I've used them in 4 different ways so far. Via Mp3 Player, via home stereo CD player, via computer, and via my digital piano. The only drawback about connecting them to my digital piano was that if you turn the volume up relatively loud, the Titanium drivers vibrate too much, making it sound like distortion. If you ease up the volume, this problem is simply solved. I know this because it is just the suble sound of a piano key that makes that odd, unexpected sound. If you put it on &quot;Strings&quot;, put the bass on full, piano on top volume, and remote Pod on the highest volume setting, it creates a lush array of sounds that you would only imagine in your most far-fetched of dreams.Pros: Amazing sound, sleek look, very versitile, easy start up, ability to connect to compatible Creative Mp3 Players through the unique &quot;M-Port&quot;, price.Cons: Heavy AC adapter, slight distortion on &quot;Grand Piano&quot; sound on my digital keyboard.Bottome Line: I highly recommend these speakers. They may look small, but they provide a powerhouse of sound for any occasion. I got these from a reliable company that I found online for about $40 less than what Creative sells them for. Very good deal by them. I hope to spend many more days in the rich, superiority of the Creative Labs I-Trigue L3450 2.1 Speaker System.
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.
Bought mine at Costco over the holidays. Worked for a few days and loved taking it with me during my daily commuter bus rides. However, I started getting the dimmed display everyone has talked about. Sometimes, removing the battery pack and putting it back on worked, and other times plugging it into the AC adapter worked. One time though, I spent a full hour fiddling with it to no avail. Returned it to Costco for refund.Other notes: Picture quality was average and you can't fast forward or rewind on the unit, but for the money, the shortcomings were acceptable until the picture started to go out.I cannot recommend this product. I'll have to wait on a DVD player for a while because all other 8&quot; players are quite a bit more. I suppose the old addage &quot;You get what you pay for&quot; prevails in this case.
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.
I highly recommend that you buy this iron, it won't let you down, it curls my hair in no time at all.
It is great if your computer is far away from your modem. The color isn't sexy, but you probably aren't buying it because of how cool it looks. I've had it for over a year now, and it is still working great.
The wrist rest is great, but I wish I had bought one slightly larger ... wider, that is, not longer or higher. It would help a little bit more as a rest.
When I ordered a single pack Polaroid 600 film on 2-22-10, the product detail included the date 10/09. I assumed this meant the production date, NOT the expiration date. This product is out of stock nearly everywhere, and maybe this was the best date available. Still, I never would have bought the film had I known it was to be used before 10/09. It hardly seems worthwhile to try to get my money back after paying postage both ways.
i bought a laptop from advantage and it is not what i expected. the external drive is broke and its beat up . i was told by eugene if i remove the bad feedback he would have it replaced. i assumed by the way he was emailing me that i was to get the replacement the same day i give the broken one to ups. i called this morning to get the tracking number and i got the rudest man ever on the phone. all i wanted was the tracking number and he accused me that i was going to put a rock in the box and return it and that i was NOT going to get a replacement immediately like i assumed by what eugene had made it sound. this has me very upset and i will not be doing business with advantage computers in the future. jeanne wrann
All i can say is... i Use to have cable but never rarely watch tv only to watch news and to catch up on things. so i cancel it... With cable it cost like $80 monthly + $30 for HD tv for Normal channel like Fox/nbc/abc and ect. Not worth it, with my HD tv plus this new antenna my Tv. Pick up like 63 ch. All the news i can watch in HD for free and it only cost me $8.58. For sport Like NBA. i just watch it off the main website. Overall this is cheap and does it job.
This product works so well. I bought it from amazon in 2004 and i still have it working perfectly to this day. I love it soo much and have never thought of buying a new one, ever.
I did a lot of research before I bought an mp3 player and finally decided on the H10 20 GB. I went back and forth between this one and the new iPod with the color screen. I know several people who have iPods and have had problems with "denting" the screen and scratching the case. I have had no such problems with the H10. Also, the H10 has a digital FM radio, which is great in general or if you work out at a gym where the channels on the TV are broadcast over closed circuit FM. Presetting stations is a snap.It was extremely easy to use, straight out of the box. All the new ones are currently shipping with the most up to date firmware so there is no need for any upgrades at this point.Controls are very intuitive and easy to use. Lots of different settings to give you control over almost every aspect of the player.If you get this player, consider getting Napster to Go. You can fill and refill the player with as many songs as you want for $15 a month. Downloading directly to the player is quick and easy.Sound quality is excellent. Much better than the iPod in my opinion.Battery life is awesome too. I have gotten 19+ hours at a time,excellent for long plane trips, recharges quickly also.Bottom line, I'm sure I made the right decision over the iPod, very happy with my H10.
I researched portable CD players and Consumer Reports rates this one tops in their 09/02 ratings. It is hard to know which one to buy so I rely on recommendations.
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.
worked fine for a couple of years, but it stopped working recently.i've tried a bunch of things to reset it, with no luck.maybe its time warner cable's fault (fyi: brooklyn, ny), buti doubt it, since it seems a lot of other people have had problems.i'm going to get a new one that is hopefully more reliable.p.s. mine is model "v6".
The 7-megapixel camera's tiny body is shiny, curvy, and very attractive. But it may be just a bit too stylish for its own good. For instance, the power button is a tiny, illuminated half-oval built flush into the top panel; without actually pressing it, you might easily mistake it for an indicator light or a design flaw.The Canon PowerShot SD800's mode dial curves slightly outward, flowing into the design of the camera, making a comfortable resting spot for your thumb. But it feels slightly slippery when switching camera modes.Beyond those quirks, though, the SD800 IS is a standard, straightforwardly designed Canon shooter, with a four-way navigation switch, additional buttons, and the shutter-release/zoom-rocker mechanism we've grown used to. The small, all-metal body weighs slightly more than six ounces, and at an inch thick, is just the right size for most pockets. Though small, the camera still has enough room on its body to hold both a 2.5-inch LCD and an optical viewfinder, a rare and welcome feature on an ultracompact.The SD800's most prominent feature is its image-stabilized, f/2.8-to-f/5.8, 28mm-to-105mm-equivalent lens. The 3.8X zoom range offers the flexibility of wide-angle focal lengths, while still providing a bit more zoom power than the average 3X point-and-shoot lens. Though the SD700 IS had a 4X zoom lens, the SD800's 28mm-equivalent wide shot more than makes up for the slightly smaller telephoto factor.In addition to the flexible lens, the SD800 IS has some handy snapshot features. The camera's sensor can be boosted to as high as ISO 1,600 for low-light or high-movement shots, though you'll want to keep it at ISO 800 or lower because of image noise. You can shoot 30fps VGA video, or bump it up to 60fps QVGA (320x240) to capture action footage for half-speed playback. If you're looking for manual controls, however, look elsewhere; like the SD700, the SD800's aperture and shutter settings can't be changed except for a long shutter mode, its focus modes are all automatic, and the camera's manual mode allows only exposure compensation, color correction, metering, and white-balance adjustments.The SD800 also uses the recent Digic III image processor, which Canon claims improves image quality, performance, and battery life. We didn't notice any significant improvements over the SD700's already good performance, but the SD800 seemed slightly more responsive than its predecessor. It performed excellently in our lab tests. Just 1.1 seconds after the power button was pressed, it was able to take its first shot and subsequently could snap off a shot every 1.3 seconds. Even with the onboard flash enabled, we experienced a lag of only 2 seconds between shots. Shutter lag was a negligible 0.4 second. The only disappointment was the camera's burst mode, which managed only one shot per second.Shooting speed(Shorter bars indicate better performance)Typical shot-to-shot time Time to first shot Shutter lag (typical)Casio Exilim EX-Z10003.5 1.8 0.3Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T301.6 1.8 0.4Canon PowerShot SD800 IS1.3 1.1 0.4Canon PowerShot SD700 IS1.6 1.5 0.5Note: In secondsTypical continuous-shooting speed(Longer bars indicate better performance)Canon PowerShot SD700 IS2.0Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T301.4Canon PowerShot SD800 IS1.0Casio Exilim EX-Z10000.4Note: Frames per secondPhotos were attractive, with fine detail rendering and solid color reproduction. Aside from some slight purple fringing along the borders of bright subjects, we noticed few distortions or aberrations in our photos. Image noise was acceptable to as high as ISO 800, manifesting as a fine grain that dulled colors but otherwise didn't mar photo quality too much. ISO 1,600 was a different story; a sparkly, static-filled mess that made the photo look as if it were received via a television antenna.The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS is a great point-and-shoot camera. It's small, it sports a stabilized, wide-angle lens, and it can pump out beautiful shots at a pretty rapid pace. If you want higher resolution and don't mind losing the optical image stabilization--though we don't recommend the tradeoff--the Canon PowerShot SD900 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 offer 10 megapixels in ultracompact bodies.
To start, I LOVE THIS PLAYER! And I'll get into why later. I can't rate it a 5 though, as it's not perfect. But it is as close as anyone has come in the portable media device business.First, I'll start with the flaws that I've noticed, because I know people come here to look for issues with products. However, I don't feel any of these are deal-killers. First, the player scratches easily (I have the black one and it's only 3 months old and its finish is showing signs of wear...buy a skin to protect it! I've heard that the screens scratch easily, too, but I haven't removed the screen protector that was on it from the factory. I suggest you leave it on. If you remove it, I believe you can buy replacement screen protectors online.The next issue is with the touchpad. It's VERY SENSITIVE! However, you can adjust the sensitivity in the system menu. I have it on "Low" and I still end up "clicking" when I meant to go up or down. It takes a bit of getting used to and is sometimes frustrating.My last issue is with their video conversion software. It's great that when sync'ing the player can automatically convert video on-the-fly to a supported format, however, I've found that videos captured on my camera in .mov format, don't convert properly. The video converts and is loaded to the player, however, the file will not playback. I can FF and rewind through it, but it doesn't playback. All other videos and podcasts seem to work fine. I even reconverted the file after updating all my video codecs, but it still doesn't work, so I'm assuming it's a bug in their software.Oh, there is one more thing: If you used to own a flash memory mp3 player, this one (or any player with a harddrive) will not give you the same battery life. For extended battery-life, make sure to run it in "Locked" mode. If you leave the screen lit, you'll only get about 4-5 hours of playback. Even with the screen lit though, I can get through a day at the office on a full charge.Other than that, this thing is FANTASTIC! The player integrates amazingly well with the new version of Windows Media Player. I find that I don't use the Creative software for much of anything, except uploading pictures and sync'ing contact info. With this player, you're free to shop for music downloads just about anywhere, unlike the iPod. So far I've used it with Urge, eMusic, and Yahoo! Music without a hitch.Stores and displays pictures! You can transfer pictures and play slideshows of them which is great for showing off the kids pictures to people. The 2.5" color screen is crisp and pretty bright. The screen brightness can be controlled in the system prefs in percentage increments of 10. I keep mine at 50% to save battery life and it's plenty bright enough. The player will auto-dim after a few seconds as well in order to spare the battery. As mentioned above, though, running in Locked mode yields the longest playback.Music playback is great, but you'll want to get new headphones, as ear-buds aren't great. I rarely use headphones, so it's not an issue for me. I have portable speakers I use in the office and an FM transmitter for the car (The iRiver AFT100 works great, and I live in the NY metro-area where there's no dead air. It will overpower weak stations, I've had good luck with stations in the upper 80s-low 90s, but I digress.) Music is listed in numerous ways; the various catagories are: Song, Artist, Album, Playlist, Genre, and Recordings (yes, you can do voice-records with the built-in mic and record from the FM radio, too). The player also has Bass Boost, multiple preset EQ settings to choose from, and a feature called Smart Volume, whereby it regularizes the output of your mp3s. Don't you just hate it when one mp3 is 10X louder than the one that just played, and you find yourself stunned by the sudden blast of noise in your ear? Not with this player. While there is still variation from track-to-track, it's relatively minor.The built-in FM radio is a nice little extra. You can set up to 32 preset stations. Reception is good outdoors, but not great within an office building. It uses the headphones/speaker wire as an antenna. When needed, I can usually get acceptable reception by creatively rigging the wire.In addition, you can set up a portion of the drive to act as a portable storage device. And, it syncs with Outlook, you can store all of your contact info, appointments, and tasks. Justification for having it in the office. ;)Anyhow, I hope this review helps you. If you buy one, you won't be disappointed as they're more flexible and cheaper than the comparable 30G iPod. I just don't like being wedded to any one company for anything and the Zen affords me the freedom to load pretty-much whatever I want on it. Happy listening!
I knew the household power flucuates but not to extend that I have seen since purchasing HTS 5100 MKII. The picture quality has greatly improved on all TVs connected. The picture is so good I'm holding on my current TV instead of buying a new flatscreen. From the audio standpoint, there are no pops or hiss no matter what the volume. Between songs you are wondering did the system turnoff because its so quiet. I high recommend this unit. Amazon also provide the best price on this item.
This is a heavy duty mount for heavy duty whatever. I purchased an all plastic, very lite HDTV outside Antenna. An not using the Antenna Mount with this product as it's way overkill.
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.
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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.
I upgraded to this camera from an old HP that had a mere 2.1 megapixels. The 6.0 doesn't sound phenomenal, but the pictures turn out GREAT.I am not a camera junkie, but I do like to have a little more control over my shots instead of letting the camera do all the work. On this camera you can set the ISO (up to 800), but I do wish there was an aperture setting on this camera. You can also change the exposure on the camera, from -2 to +2 which is a nice plus. There is also an option for a "long shutter" ranging from 1 to 15 seconds (you will obviously need a tripod or steady surface for that), which is really great for night photography. However, the 15 second exposure setting is EXTREMELY noisy - I did a few star shots one night (with my friend who has a Canon Digital Rebel) and they were terrible, especially compared to the pictures he was taking. However, I have taken some great night shots with the long exposure setting.I have always loved Canon products and this is no exception. It is small and easy to slip into a purse or briefcase. The LCD screen is wonderful - I know immediately whether or not my shot was blurry or not.I highly recommend this digital camera!
The mouse is a typical Logitech mouse...it works and works well. It is a laser mouse with a PS/2 connection which is just what I needed.
First off I have a good deal of antenna using and installing experience, and I have always lived in the country. I recently moved to a new house that is completely surrounded by woods. The north side which is where my closest, best, and most signals come from and has woods that are really thick and start 50 feet from my house. I had an antenna where I used to live and really hated paying a bill every month so I decided I would risk the money and see if this would work. Again I was very, very skeptical as thick as the woods are here. I almost decided it would be a waste of time- so glad I did not do that.I also ordered the slope mount tripod mast from another seller here. My chimney is too short for a chimney mount so reluctantly I mounted on my shingles with the slope mount/mast using bolts with washers inside- was only able to line it up with one rafter for lag bolts- it is not spaced for 16" centers as I had hoped it would be. The mast is very solid and I think aside from a major hurricane it will survive. It would not be practical to try to get taller than the trees here. They are almost full sized.At first I was using cable that was a few years old and had tarninsh on the connectors. When I got a 12 for signal with my amp inline I decided to have my friend who is a satellite installer come over and put new ends on my cables. We cut each end a little shorter so we would be working with fresh shiny copper. He installed nice compression fittings and we tried again. The antenna was actually getting signal laying on the floor in my house with 100 feet of cable between it and the amp. I live 45+ miles from the towers in Richmond, Va. I was real excited we were getting a 50-60% signal strength in the house. I would stress making sure you have fresh clean connections- it was crucial to my success with the install. And you use heavy duty RG-6 coax cable.We decided to put the antenna on the mast and test it in a few spots on the roof. When we found our preferred location I aimed it at my signal (had already looked up compass bearings and checked it out earlier in the day). I sent my friend inside and he verified we were getting a good 80% signal. We mounted the mast, aimed the Antenna, ran the cable through the metal ridge cap into the attic and down to the nearest TV. We cut the cable there to minimize excess cable run and installed a compression fitting, ran into my GE 4 way distribution amp (they have the GE on the shelf at home depot)and out to two tv's. Caulked all bolts and the hole the cable went through with good quality black OSI brand roof caulk.Signal strength on half my channels is either 98 or 100% after we tweaked it a few times. I have never gotten 100% and was shocked to at this location. The same stations that were a litte hard to pickup at my other house (which was two miles down the road) are still only getting like 65-75% signal but it is steady and solid.The assembly was not too bad, instructions could have been a little better but look real close at the pics and you will probably only have to correct something a couple time like I did. It was not too bad to assemble but does not have much strength until you put it on the mast.I do not think it makes a lot of sense to run an amp outside at the antenna unless you are in a really bad location and need every bit of help you can get. I have experimented a lot over the years I like to put the amp right by the tv with as short a cable as practical on both sides of the amp. I also have an RCA single tv amp that we used when we were first testing the antenna but I really like the GE it has 1 input for the antenna and 4 amplified outputs, so all you need is cable and more tv's and you have HD on 4 tv's for free, you can run a splitter off one of those 4 feeds and into another amp and get even more tv's on one antenna if needed. I have done that before also, I had 5 tv's at my old place a few years ago.The antenna is not as big or heavy as I thought it might be. It really works good for me. I realize it is now winter and there will be leaves on some of the trees in the spring. Most of them are pines and since they are evergreens they have green needles year round. There are a couple small oaks directly in the path of the antenna I will cut for good measure and for firewood.I will update this review if I experience problems this spring and summer. I would reccomend this product to those capable of doing things themselves. You might have to hire someone to help depending on your situation. I'm a carpentry and home improvement contractor so this was something I felt comfortable with.All I need to do is get a ground rod hooked up to this in the next couple days and I hope to be set. I will get some pictures on here of where it is and what it is aimed through. It's pretty amazing it works at all, let alone as good as it does to be 45+ miles out and in thick woods. The feeling of not having to pay the Dish bill anymore = Priceless. The picture is so much better over the air also, getting the full bandwith really looks great on my Panasonic Plasma.
I have bought 10 pairs of headphones and this is the only pair I ever bought a third time. My cat keeps finding them and chewing them to bits.Why I like this pair:1. The part that goes in my ears actually fits.2. The headphones stay on my head.3. I can put my MP3 player on the lowest volume and everything sounds great!Every other pair I tried just didn't work. Any pair of ear buds I ever tried fell out of my ears. Any pair of foldable headphones folded on my head while I was wearing them.If ear buds fall out of your ears and you want small headphones with great sound, this is the pair for you!
Great Filter to carry! Just make sure you have it rotated level. Great for darkening and highlighting sky while not darkening foreground.Perfect for sunsets and sunrises. Great product! You can somewhat simulate in post processing but this saves time by using it at the camera level.
I bought this FM Transmitter for my iPod so I can listen to it when I drive tractor (since they don't have any CD players), so the day my iPod came in (it came after the FM Transmitter did) so the next day taht I went to work I tried it out, and I've never heard such a good quality of music through that radio. In other words, this product rocks. If you want quality, buy either this FM Transmitter, or the newer one that Monster make now!
sleek smaller than expected and amazing crisp sound. the base aint thunderous but these little itty bitty speakers go louder than a 250 dollar pair of sony speakers and have much crisper sound. i like just plugging it into the wall and plugging my ipod right in to it. which is why i bought it. excellent excellent speakers and great for those of you with an mp3 player who want to share your music with the world.
Device is easy to use and transfers data to or from the computer very quickly.
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.
Everything that a non-professional can ask for has been packed into this little miracle.I ve been on the hunt for a digital camera for the past 4 months and have been researching the SD200 for the past 2 months. I considered a lot of factors, such as price, electronics, optics, digital noise, video capabilities and size.This camera has satisfied all the items on my checklist.There are many shooting modes and also functions that allow you to modify light, shutter speed , etc... Hence you end up with many combinations that is sure to give you the quality of shooting most likely any situation demands.Canon has been able to bring together the optics and electronics in digital cams very well. SD 200 is a result of this progress.One major improvement is that this thing can record AVI movies as long as memory remains. There are 3 video shooting modes and unlike other cams where there is a time limit, one of the video modes (the standart one) has no time limit.The body feels solid, and dont worry about carrying it in your side pocket. As long as there are no other items in the same pocket, dont worry about the 2" screen being damaged either.Battery life is good. It lasts for all-day-long trips. For longer periods a second battery would help. It takes 2 hours to charge.Things I did not like :The switch for shifting between movie , pic and review modes is plastic and is not "flush" with the body of the camera. It protrudes and it becomes a bit shaky, which is not the kind of thing you want to see on a camera of this quality.The software is cumbersome. I'd rather have a direct plug and play version, where i can transfer my images like from any other storage device. Having to go through a software is not appreciated.SD200 vs. SD300 , i'd say go for SD200 .There is about $120 price difference. So spent that money on things that matter such a larger memory card (definite need) and an extra battery.
This one is really a very good camrea, maybe the flagship model in the compact digital camera range of Canon, it makes good pics, it has a pic/image stabelizer,lovely design, 4X zoom like most canons compared to 3X zoon in competetive cameras, and it has many more nice features that were mentioned in previous reviews buttt..the but is not a small one in this case, and these are the kinds of buts that diffrenciate between a good camera and a great one, it is one of the best but not the best, surely not the greatest camera in its segment:1)almost no manual posibilities, you cant "grow" with this camera if you start liking/enjoying photography and want to expand your skills.2)i find the digic II processor thats fitted to most of the canon models nowdays rather limited, although it gives great images, it like its sibelings has many limits and it seems over the hill compared to some of its competetors and the processors they have fitted in thier premium cameras, i have to say that this is one of the main reasons i feel somtimes that canon cameras are overrated.3)the price, this is the biggest problem of this model, its way to high and does not justify the extra 25% till 40% percent you pay for other cameras in its premium segment, further more other cameras in its segment offer a larger varity of technical,manual and tecnological features for even two thirds of this cameras price.4)there is also an issue with the mic when filming video, as several reviewers have mentioned.Canon has produced a very good camrea, solved many problems of its predeseccors, dont see this review as a negetive one!! its easy to say whats good about it and honestly it has lots of things going for it and whoever buys it will surely enjoy it, its one of the top 5 camreas in its segment, that means one of the top 5 compact digital cameras out there today, but i can think easily of two, three camreas that do it for less and do it better.
This product represents very good value for the money. I am well pleased with it. Since I spend a lot of time on the road it is a valuable asset, BUT! It takes some getting used to. It is not 100% right 100% of the time, but in foreign territory, it gets you to your destination, and is a whole lot better than MapBlast! It does not give or accept Zip Codes. This feature would be a desirable addition.This unit plugs into the car cigarette lighter socket and requires no expensive batteries. There is an adapter that will plug into an in home AC outlet.Would strongly recommend it to anyone who travels a lot and has limited funds.
I am a value minded individual and review,review, and review a purchase prior to pulling the trigger. Wanted to spend less than $100 on a set and man did I hit the gold mine. These babies give me all the loving I need. If you have only experienced the far lesser quality earbuds that come with the typical mp3 player - you will not believe the difference. The Vibes are good across the whole range with somewhat warm highs and very pleasing mid and low range sound. I hear stuff now that I only recall hearing when I played them on my home stereo (high-end setup). Bass thumps good. Now the downside. These are not for vigorous activity while wearing - or maybe its just my big ears. I tend to just snug them up against the outer canal and do not insert very far. However, they will occasionally come loose. Just bump them back up!. How do you know you have them seated/inserted correctly? What otherwise sounds like a tin can then becomes a great bass experience. I don't buy and try a lot of stuff but I cannot imagine a better sounding set of phones for the money. Absolutely ecstatic!! Gave some for X-mas gifts too.
In contrast to many reviewers, I actually like the UI. iRiver has also done a good job of adding new features to the latest firmwares -- there is a "language learn" feature, you can add lyrics to the music (you need to type them in and align them to the music yourself), and a slew of other neat features. The problem is that iRiver seems to care more about pleasing the record companies than its customers. It is the only MP3 player on the market that I have seen that will only allow you to transfer files from the computer to the player, rather than both ways. You cannot use it as a memorystick to transfer music files between two computers. It's retarded. Similarly, you cannot just mount it as a file system. You need to use iRiver's proprietary POS software to transfer files back and forth. Most MP3 players, you can just plug into any computer and go --- not here --- you've got to deal with driver and software installation and a whole slew of other issues like that.There is a firmware update that fixes some of these issues, but it takes away some of the other functionality.iRiver clearly has good engineers. Nevertheless, until iRiver begins engineering for it's customers rather than for the record companies, I'd avoid it.
This is our third Canon multifunction, the previous two wore out - after less time that I would've liked (3yrs or so), but the reviews and features convinced me to try again with the Pixma 530. So far so good, the print quality is good and the scanning is great. I particularly like the included Omnipage OCR software, which works very well. I have two disappointments though: you cannot receive faxes directly to the computer (which our previous models would), and it cannot print directly onto a CD/DVD, contrary to a review I read. After some research it seems that the non-US version will do this but for some reason the feature is deleted in the US version, probably as a cost savings. One feature I like is the two paper feeds for printing - either from the usual cassette or from a sheet-feeder at the back. So I load fresh paper in the cassette and used paper in the sheet feeder and can print on either. Haven't had it long enough to comment on ink usage, although the tanks are relatively cheap (under $5 for 3rd party, about $15 for Canon).
for the price, the picture mate can't be beat. the quality is as good as they say it is, and it's pretty darn portable, not much larger than a football.but a few things keep it from being a 5-star: epson makes you pay extra for the carrying case (some hp models are bundled with cases) and the battery (which is a must); the included "film factory" software is clunky, slow, and error-prone (hey epson, got an updated version?). if you want to print multiple photos at once, if you move one up to get a little bit more clearance, you move them all (this printer has a tendancy to crop top and bottom edges due to the one-size print format, so if you like to crop and resize in nikon picture project or other software, you might find this frustrating); jerky printing mechanism can sometimes etch lines across your otherwise impeccable pics; using a d80, hi-contrast shots w/ dark space eat up a lotta ink -- to get 100+ shots as claimed on a high-megapixel camera, you would probably need to shoot primarily outdoors in bright sunlight or under optimal indoor lighting conditions; and you have to make sure the slider in the back where you insert the paper is tucked tightly into your photos, otherwise your "borderless" pics might have unseemly borders and have to be redone.on the plus side, you can easily print directly from the memory card or from the camera (well, the d80, anyway) -- no computer required. and the ink is not only high-quality, but fairly cheap -- $22 w/ 100 sheets of glossy paper on amazon, yeah! and like i said at the top, it's portable, baby! take it to your next party, poker game, or family gathering and watch the smiles go around. the instant gratification is great, and if you can't wait 30 seconds for a pic to emerge, you've probably got a severe case of ADD.bottom line: if this could do larger sizes it would be a five, hands-down, but for under $100, you can't complain too much about the beautiful 4x6es. Price + Quality = happy consumer.
Yes, it's true that you do have to hold it at a certain angle in order for it to pick up, but it's still a priceless little piece of equipment.It eliminates any shake caused by manually pressing the shutter, and allows you to get in the picture (the two second delay is easily enough time to regain your ultra-cool pose).
These headphones sound fantastic. However....they don't stay in your ears! How can sport headphones not stay in place. They have now been relegated to music listening at the office. I would not buy these again.
We bought the Xtreme 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.
I have owned two pairs of these earphones. I was so happy to find another pair on Amazon.com, because I could not find these earphones anywhere else. These earphones are the best earphones you could ever buy. Theyfit my ears (big ears) perfectly and the sound quality is outstanding. Now I do not wear these in a causal setting, I wear these headphones whiling sweating on gym equipment. Buy these headphones, you will never be disappointed.
This is an excellent product but you might as well upgrade to the next level as that's what I wound up doing in the end anyway.
This is a great product for the money. I have used it a dozen times since I got it, and it works great.It even works in the car sitting on my lap, not even attached to the windshield bracket.I drive dealer cars between dealers and can't always attach the bracket, so it works well on my lap.I would recommend it to anyone who drives anywhere.
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.
Well worth the money. The sound quality is worth far more than what I paid for them. It's great to get a deal every now and again. These are a good deal.
I purchased mine about six months ago. The compact flash card reader was a key feature as I wanted to backup pictures from my camera when traveling. I found it could download a 2GB card in about 10 minutes, which was fast enough for me. It has served me well for playing music and storing pictures.I apparently wasn't paying enough attention when I purchased it to realize that it isn't Mac compatible. So I was pretty sad when I found out that none of the software would run on my mac. I ended up getting XNJB so I can transfer my pictures and load my music from iTunes. I don't have the right software so I haven't been able to convert a video to play on it. I can't use any of the other features either since they don't have any Mac software.I just recently discovered a serious flaw in the hardware. I purchased a cable to connect the audio output to a Mackie SRM 150 powered speaker to use during puppet team rehearsals. If you generate any static electricity from walking over a carpet and then touch your Zen it will crash and rebuild the system. This has happened to me several times, even when I'm careful to touch the Mackie first. It takes very little shock to clobber it. The first couple of times it happened I didn't even realize what had happened because the shock was so small that I didn't feel it. When I contacted Creative they suggested I purchase a different product. Not much help there!The bottom line is that it does the two main things I wanted (mp3 player and picture backup). I just wish they had some Mac software and that they would have avoided the grounding issue when plugged into a powered system like a mixer or speaker system. I haven't lost any data from the crashes yet, but it concerns me that I might.
Not sure how, but the wire from this manufacturer was miswired. Plug the 3.5mm all the way in and you get stereo sound but no video. Pull it halfway out and you get video but only left speaker.
These compact speakers are far better than my expectation. Sound quality is great and better than other compact speakers (of the similar price). These are perfect for simple desktop or laptop-side sound system, though power adaptor is quite bulky.
This is a great product if you need to replace your Sound Card and you don't want to open your computer. There is no need to install any drivers, it's just plug and playOne disadvantage is the price, I think it's too high.
Pues que les digo, llego tal cual lo vi en la foto, trabaja de maravilla, mi C2Q Q6600 se matiene estable en los 40C, no puedo pedir mas porque mi temperatura ambiente es de 35-40C asi que me trabaja perfecto, lo recomiendo bien.El unico punto en contra es la dificultad de poner el ventilador, pero con paciencia se logra. :DBuen producto.
This is the absolute best electronic product I own! I would recommend this for anyone who drives. I was temporarily assigned to a location in Texas, &amp; used my IQue every weekend to explore the area. I then drove home via Houston, New Orleans, &amp; the Florida Gulf Coast, &amp; took secondary roads most of the way. &quot;Stella&quot; kept me on track, &amp; I knew exactly where I was the entire time. Yes, I experienced moswt of the issues other reviewers had, but as this is a brand-new product, bugs are to be expected. Customer Service was exceptional, &amp; returned a replacement unit within two weeks. This is a must-have for anyone who likes to explore new places!
My primary persuasion in purchasing this lens was to reduce the amount of lenses I have to lug around. Carrying a Canon 17-40L, Tamron mid zoom, and a Canon 70-200L f2.8is, things get very heavy and clumsy not too mention $$$ in case one loses sight of all of the lenses. This can also take the joy out of an outing or vacation as the lenses are always in the way. Short of selling this camera and getting a Sony DSC-R1 or Fuji S6000FD which I may still purchase as a backup , I needed to find options and this is the only lens that fits my needs-on paper at least.Shipping from Amazon was fast as always. No tax and free shipping is an additional welcome.The lens itself is very compact and light. In fact so compact that I was concerned of it's overall abilities.This was tested on a Canon 20D, 30D, and my current camera-40D. EDIT: Is not compatible with my current 5D Mark II or any other full frame sensor camera. It will only work on EF-S cameras.I first took a couple of shots with it stepped down one full stop to achieve the best image quality.I must say that the camera makes the lens better than it is as it is not very fast so the low noise ability of the 40D compensates for this with higher ISO abilities cranking out 800ISO pics with very little noise. On a 20D/30D things are a bit slow in terms of low light auto focusing but on the 40D things are better and the lens does not hunt around as often.The lens quality itself is good though the manual zoom mechanics are not very linear and somewhat clunky towards the high end of the zoom. The mount is solid with a great fit.Bokey is fine though not spectacular. Contrast is OK at best and needs touching up but which is no issue as most photographers of DSLR cameras shoot in RAW and touch it up in software.Image crispness is another thing and this is where this camera has issues. At 250mm and no image stabilization you had better use a fast setting to avoid the shakes. Image softness is the most common complaint on this lens-again hit and miss. Some Photoimpact or PhotoShop work will clean it up in no time.Autofocus is fairly quick and accurate-with very little hunting in low light conditions (on the 40d). Motor sound is not intrusive and the speed is good. Do not confuse this with an L lens in this regard.UPDATE: After 500 shots with this lens I can say that nothing has really changed much. The zoon mechanical feel is better though far from a L lens-could just be my example. Excellent images can be had though RAW and Photoshop is recommended. No major flaw and no mechanical concerns requiring service.For the price and ability this lens is a decent piece of glass and I recommend one as a good daily walking lens.
I ordered this camera as an everyday point and shoot camera, so I wouldn't have to carry around my DSLR. I haven't used it a whole lot, but, for the times I have used it....you can't beat the OPTICAL zoom. The steady shot works well too. Well worth the money....and believe me...I research cameras for awhile before I purchase.
I previously had some infinity 6x9 speakers which sounded great in my boat but the tweeters ended up rotting out (I think it was because the domes were a metallized mylar).I bought these JBL MS9200 to replace the infinitys. They were significantly less money but are built the same if not better since the tweeter on these is not metallized. They were a direct fit for the old infinitys (no mods needed...Infinity and JBL are both owned by Harman International, right?). JBL included stainless screws and clip nuts. The speaker cage and grille are all white plastic so there's nothing to rust or oxidize.The sound is really great from these. My impression is they have slightly less bass than the infinitys but nothing to really make you dissapointed at all. Overall the bass is awesome from 6x9s. 6-1/2" don't even come close. If you're planning on putting some speakers in your boat, quit fooling around and just go for the 6x9. You won't be disappointed. With the 6x9 it sounds like you almost have a subwoofer.
I got this to transcribe five albums from my college a cappella group. The problem was, they were in the private collection of a guy in Las Vegas. All five were from the 50s and 60s, and to find even one nowadays is a treasure. But five in one place? I was going to Vegas for spring break and couldn't pass up the one-time opportunity.This turntable is heavy. Meaning rock solid. Variable weight, quartz timing, selectable stylus pitch, s-shaped arm. The reverse playback setting came in handy when one track always skipped going forward. So I recorded the track backwards and flipped it in software. I was using an eMagic audio interface. Unless your computer has RCA inputs on the sound card, you'll need a USB/firewire audio interface that does (or an adapter if your comp has a 3.5mm jack). The output is switchable between Line or Phono levels - the switch is under the turntable and accessible through a hole in the platter.I recorded each album twice before I had to return them to my contact. Now I'm shipping it to my parents so I can take advantage of the 78RPM setting to copy some of their old old 78s. The playback options of this unit are just the thing for taking care of any platter & groove media you might have laying around. Direct drive means you won't be replacing belts.Cons: As mentioned in other reviews, you have to manually cue everything. It's made easier by the tone arm lever, which is on a pneumatic cylinder, so the arm comes down nice, slow, and smooth. Heavy - but you really want that for rock stable copies. No direct USB output, but that's minor especially if you're going to use it to *play* discs and not just *copy* them. Really great sound, solid investment.(side note, this was the turntable they used in "The Matrix: Revolutions" club scene. Check it out at 18:48 into the movie.)
I bought this because the first reviewer said it 'works great on a mac'. I read the macosxhint that they mentioned and then went ahead and bought it.It turns out you need specifically a revision B DWL-G122, which uses the ralink chipset. I bought a rev. A2 version, and revisions A1 and A2 both use an Intersil Prism chipset, which as far as I've been able to find, is NOT compatible with a mac.As disappointing as this is, it does work on my PC so I'll keep it and look for an airport card for my mac.Do not buy the A1 or A2 version of this product if you want it to work with your mac!
Pro: extremely lightweight - I've carried it on multiple occasions to the Library of Congress to use in research projects there (yes, they allow researchers to use scanners - and digicams too!), low price (I bought mine for $40), easy to use, Canon's specially designed cover that allows you to scan books and other such material much more easily than many other brands, sturdy and durable (I forget how many thousands of pages I've scanned over the last three years or so, but it's still going strong!)Con: The results of scanning can occasionally be variable, especially if you're using an older OS like Windows 98 (the version of Canon's scanner software for Win98 requires you to calibrate the scanner periodically in order to keep the quality of the scans up). If you're not careful to set things up properly, you can get blurry or crooked scans. To be honest, though, that's a risk I'd say you'd run with just about every scanner. The glass/platen is recessed into the body of the scanner, which some others have complained makes it difficult to impossible to scan oversized items. In point of fact, I don't find this to be a problem, as long as the item in question is smaller than the total scanning field; you can maneuver the original image so as to fit within the scanning area. Also, the WinXP software doesn't seem to be as customizable as the Win98 software.These are relatively minor shortcomings, though, especially when stacked up against the multiplicity of good things about this scanner. On balance, I really, really like this scanner and, together with the excellent PIXMA 1500 printer I've had since '05, I currently have a very high opinion of Canon PC peripherals. I'm actually even considering buying a second one so that I don't have to remove the current one from my desktop system next time I go to the Library of Congress. :)
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.
Wanted a little extra protection for my new TV. Have never been disappointed by Monster before and this hasn't changed my mind.
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.
I can not say enough good things about this receiver. It puts out such great sound and is a great price. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a amazing cheap receiver.
I love this processor... i have another new Motherboard in unopen box and i am thinkin' to buy another Q6600 for it.Windows 8 Runs Perfect, i can play Dolphin emulator on my LED TV and looks Quite perfect. it's just simply Fast. Love It!!
I bought this because my old desktop only had 512 mb of ram, and was just slow no matter how i cleaned it. I figured this was a cheap solution, and i was right. After putting it in everything is faster now. My desktop is a 2005 compaq presario so not super old but not new either. It feels like a new computer now, and i will be using it a lot more now. I went with PNY Optima because they are well known and i figured i wouldnt have a problem which i havent. Make sure you have the right ram for your computer, and do as much research as you can before making a decision.
Gemini, is the worst company on the planet. I work at a radio station, and the owner keeps buying this crap because it is cheap but we end up buying 3 cd players a year, so I don't know how that saves any money at all. Now you may say, well atleast you are getting 4 months out of them. ha! A Gemini CD player is complete scrap metal (I use the term metal loosly, it is more like a cheap plastic and tin mix)the day it comes out of the box. Now that I have control over buying new gear, I will never ever ever look at another one of these pieces of junk. ALL, I repeat ALL Gemini is crap but this one in particular is the worst thing I have EVER seen. On Single play Auto Cue, the darn thing will play 5 or 6 seconds of the begining of the next song before it finaly stops an cues up. for example if I am playing track 5 and I have single play selected because I want it to stop playing when track 5 is done, it will play 5 seconds of track 6!! and then it will stop. well by now a mobile dj or radio Dj sounds like an idiot because of this. Single play is a feature that was perfected in 1989 on every other brand, but remember this is Gemini we are talking about. when you press play on any track if the unit has been on pause for more than a minute, the track will not start counting down for 6 seconds. yeah thats right, the song will be playing but the cd player will not count down for 6 seconds. I do think this is part of the reason for the single play problems, I think it makes up for those 6 seconds lost at count down by playing 6 seconds of the next track that I didn't want played. Last week the cd player tray ejected out all the way and fell on the counter! this is pure junk. Warrenty? I don't even care, the thing is 3 months old, I don't want to waste any time even bothering with it, Usually with Gemini you will send it in and I think they just keep it in a corner for a week and send it back and call it fixed. They are terrible,, this player is terrible. Don't buy it. Please. Save yourself
So far I haven't been able to make it work. But I'll keep trying, I've got a man who works for IBM coming when he gets time to see if he can detect the problem,
A nice looking machine...too bad there is no place to plug in antena cables. It's going out in the next trash. I'm too ticked to waste my time sending it back.
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.
I have had no issues with this card. Just make sure your card reader can handle 4GB cards and higher. If not you may need to buy a new card reader too.
We bought this product so that we could finally get rid of our ancient microwave oven. We love it, its really big, so if you do not have a big kitchen or space for it do not buy it. I love it, as now I can cook everything in it. I have placed it next to my oven and i love it. It is so big and so easy to use, not too many technical buttons. I bought the white one and for the price, it is well worth it.
The "HP Premium Plus Photo Glossy Paper" makes fantastic borderless 11x17" prints on myBrother MFC-6490cw Professional Series Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer with Wireless Networking.This is single sided paper, so be sure to note which way you need to feed it into the printer or you migh accidently print on the wrong side.While a little bit expensive, the quality is outstanding and worth the money for serious printing.Recommended!
This GPS is great and so easy to use. All I did was plug it in the car and boom it worked. I registered the unit and was given an option of free map of either Europe or North America for 2010. The maps down loaded so easy I could not believe it. I am a retired person and anyone can use this GPS. Great buy @ the price I looked at many many but when I was on a trip the rent a car company had a Garmin unit and we were impressed. We travel alot and it will come in handy in Europe.
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.
Worked ok for a while but after some months of hardly any use the "out of collimation" problem (you see double) which a lot of costumers experienced appeared. Shortly thereafter one of the barrels broke!. Very disappointed very poor product. Do not buy.
So I got they package and it stated it was for a VW. I was apprehensive but went with it. Soon realized their was no way. The part you see I. The pic fits but the other is totally different. Very dissatisfying when you have to pull so much out to figure out their is a problem...
I am new to the digital image realm. Having scoped many different cameras, I have found this DC215 to be a great user friendly peripheral. If you know how to use a regular 35mm camera, this is no different. Picture quality is terrific. I use a HP 812 deskjet to print all my 4X7 prints. One item to keep in mind. Not necessary this particular camera, but with all, I suggest you purchase a compact flash card reader. This makes transfering all your images to your desktop in a snap. The cable provided with the camera is simply useless. If the DC215 interests you, Kodak has a package called Digital Camera Expansion Pack that comes with (4) AA rechargable batteries, compact flash card reader (serial connection), PCMCIA adapter, and a 8MB compact flash card for less than $100. Bottom line in shopping for a digital camera. If money is not an issue, hell go with the Top of the Line model. In the other hand, if you are me with limited spenting funds, make sure you look for a camera that has batteries which can be recharge. Purchase a camera that comes with at least 4MB of memory.
As a friend once told me, it is hard to go wrong with a Canon. This is so true. The S3 is the fourth Canon in our family and it is an upgrade to the PowerShot G2. What can I say except "wow"? The crisp pictures and wonderful zoom have made this upgrade an absolute dream. The next best thing to a digital SLR without the hefty price. I also purchased the 2x zoom lens (also from Canon) and am pleased with it as well. Focus with the zoom lens is a little more difficult in low light but overall has been great. My understanding is that this is NOT much of an upgrade from the S2. But going from the G2 was like moving from a Toyota to a Porsche.
This was our first GPS. Without a touch screen it is slower to program but still a great little unit. Small screen by todays standards but the turn-by-turn was excellent and it never got us lost. Once in awhile it would take FOREVER to aquire the satelite but we finally just turned it off and back on. That would clear whatever was stopping it and then it was fine. I finally broke it when I dropped it on the power plug and it snapped off the adapter inside the unit. I tried to "Hotwire it" but it never wored the same. :(
The ink itself is good, except too little to print for replace another new one. I have no commend on this 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.
Ordered two sets. Simple to install and looks very neat. I'll use this again.
Let me start by saying that I'm a definite loyalist to JBL and their quality speakers they make on all levels. After reading all the reviews on these, I bought them. The first thing that kind of irritated me- not sure why- but did, was that the quiet turn on is annoyingly long. When I listen to voicemails at work on these, I have to start the messages, wait for the speakers to turn on 1/2 way through, then rewind and start over to hear it all. Maybe I just got a bad set. The left-main speaker has also pretty much died, and no I don't crank these too far.Again, maybe I just got a bad set, but my old set of Harmon Kardon's sounded better, were more reliable, and worked immediately. I'll be purchasing something else next time for sure.Seems like everyone else loves them though. So take my review however you want. I just expected more from JBL, even if they are a cheaper set.
This zipper bag is designed for those who need to carry lens, sensor, and maybe even mirror cleaning equipment with them in the field. I bought it mainly as a test kit to find out if the wipes, swabs, and methanol really worked as advertised. So far they have, and I even ordered 100 of the lint free wipes and a larger bottle of the methanol, which I use to clean older film cameras. The methanol works great on mirrors and lenses (be careful not to over do the methanol), and even with q-tips, leaves no streaks. Highly recommended.
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'.
i am using this lens every day as standard lens , it is very nice lens it is gives me high quality image for short range and long range.
The reason this got a one is because you could get the Palm IIIxe for the same price. I first got a visor delux and from the start I realized problems, first you can not upgrade the system(but you can with the Palm IIIxe). Secondly, the blocky shape can get annoying(where as the Palm IIIxe has a nice smooth and rounded shape). The modules are such a pain, I mean we paid enough for the unit, now we need modules? The Visor dulex is a great unit, there's no doubt about that, but why get that when you could have the much better Palm IIIxe, or the TRGpro. This is just a warning, this is not worth the money, get the Palm IIIxe, you'll be sorry if you don't. By the way, Palm makes much better add ons for thier products, and service just isn't quite the same with handspring. I switched to the Palm IIIxe for the reasons above, I don't think I need any other explaination.
I bought this for my daughters birthday over a year ago. She loves it! I have not had any problems with it and would reccomend it to everyone.
It is beyond "Easy" to set up, truly, I didn't do anything. I plugged the product in and renewed my dhcp leases on other devices, and everything worked just fine. It's tiny and looks nice. The web interface is fine, doesn't do all that much, the logs are not very useful, but UPnP looks kind of neat, and you can do mac address access control lists.(...), I can't think of a cheaper device that could possibly perform these tasks. neat.
It doesn't even deserve a rating of 1, but the ratings don't go to zero. It locks up every day, requiring a power cycle. When it is locked up nothing works; I cannot even connect to the router's admin page to diagnos what happenedI've been using networking equipment for 25 years, and this is the worst piece of garbage I've ever seen. I'm going to throw it in the trash as soon as I get a Linksys to replace it with.
Ordered 3 of these on 12/15 and only now, 3 days before Christmas, did I receive an email stating they are out of stock. I refuse to deal with online vendors again when they give poor service such as this.
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.
It was with great anticipation that I connected this antenna to the HDTV. Scanned the channels and was disappointed. This antenna performs no better than the rabbit ears antenna I bought at Radio Shack over 20 years ago. Boooooooo Philips!
I bought the 722 back in May. I'm surprised that Amazon is in the electronics market now and that they have this baby for such a competitively good price. The 722 itself is by far the best player/recorder available. It has the best combination of battery usage (10 hours playback/8 hours record plus it can recharge while it plays) and ergonomics (your fingers will be thanking you for that jog dial if you like to title your tracks). You can't go wrong with this unit. Try to get an extended warranty plan if you can, as the older 702s imported from Japan had a history of problems. I think the US models are fine. The 722 beats out anything currently on the market, including the Sony R55 (by a mile) and the Aiwa F70 (closer race).
An incredible deal. If you're looking for very affordable yet very good speakers, buy these! You won't be sorry. They're excellent! I'm no audiophile, but I can tell good from bad, and I swear many of my CD's have never sounded this good. Makes me want to upgrade my receiver. No kidding, if the price is right for you, buy them! You'll be glad you did.
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
Kodak easyshare film cartridge and paper:after paying twice as much as this cost originaly,i went to use it and it only printed half the picture.the film cartridge was faulty.must have been some defective product setting on a shelf somewhere someone decided to sell.
I ordered 2 of these to put on my 2 primary memory modules (2 pairs of slots). The grills make them too wide to put on sticks in slots right next to each other, so I used them on the first slot of each pair. Definetly brought my RAM temp down a few notches. I didn't want to waste 1 PCI slot for each heatspreader, so I drilled 2 holes on my fan controller plate and slipped them in there. Highly recommend doing that if you're getting more than 1 or running out of slots in the back. Lights are very bright and worked perfectly. If the lights aren't important to you, you can get the same product for at least $10 less and you'll get the same results.
Item in box did not match labeling or documentation. Item Not as advertised. No way to return item. All attempts to contact seller failed.
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!!
These are not only a great value but a great product. Very comfortable - great improvement over those awful things they give you on the airlines. The selection of colors make it a fun gift as well.
Did a lot of research regarding this TV (you can see all other reviews for details). I am extremely happy with the purchase. My concern was buying from Amazon which went without incident. They brought the TV upstairs 3rd floor apartment, unpacked it and waited while it was turned on BEFORE I accepted delivery. My experience may have been very different, however if there were some issues...Nonetheless, Amazon really came through.
If you move, even just turn your head, noise from the line is intolerable. For me it's a deal breaker, and other observations are moot.
I don't know why anyone rated this anything higher than 3 stars. I buy things on Amazon based on its extremely high rating among its users and buyers, and I was really excited. However, the audio quality of these earphones are seriously bad. Not hissing and popping bad - NO BASS AND ARTIFICIAL SOUNDING bad.I don't know. If you don't care about bass in your music, I suppose these will work. I'm sorely disappointed because my iPod earphones must have spoiled me. I can't believe something that came with my iPod works miracles compare to these things.
I bought my 15GB iPod about a week or so after my iMac and I'm still amazed by it. I had originally planned on purchasing a Mini-iPod, but having already transferred nearly 2000 songs, I was wise to pay the extra $80 for the extra memory. I mainly use my iPod at the gym and it is a total godsend. I can periodically update my playlist and move &amp; delete songs in no time so my routines do not become stale. The sound is extraordinary and the earphones fit snuggly. I would have recommend that you purchase a case to store your iPod in, since they are prone to scratching. I bought the white hard plastic case and it works well.
you good folks have seen the wizard of oz right? well, this cable is like the red shoes in the the kingdom of computo-electroville. personally i think the price should be increased at least twofold 'cause only the hardcore will appreciate the wonders of this amazing em.... thing - like an ultra rare $20,000 bottle of wine. you just can't let your average "joe sixpack" loose on this cable. it would be a waste.
Price was right,ordering was simple. Product arrived earlier than expected. Worked as expected. 100% satisfied
From previous experience with cameras, when I bought my new Canon 5D, I knew to buy a like Canon product, and chose the 430. If you only want to take "pictures", sort of any flash works, but if you want to "learn" to take pictures, I reccommend a class and the video with your new flash unit. I have watched the video numerous times, and learn more each time, and the class sort of wraps it all together. The flash will do more than I can easily use, but I love it, and would reccommend it highly.
Like another reviewer, I boiled the coiled up protector and then laid in out flat. Boiling took care of both the plastic smell and coiling. I laid it out flat and have had no problems with the ends curling up. A heavy, very sharp knife (like a meat cleaver) would make a much cleaner cut (if you need to cut it down like I did) than the dull scissors I used. Meets all my needs except it scuffs way too easily. Not a big deal, but does make it look worn in it's first week of light use.
This is a great camera for just about anyone who has any previous knowledge of how to use a camera. At times it is a bit hard to understand the manual , but overall it is a breeze to use. The best part about this camera is that, for the price, it takes amazing pictures. I was amazed at the depth of the color. Also canon offers a whole line of top quality lenses for their whole EOS line. My view was top quality.
A 50 foot RJ45 cable is necessary sometimes, is often hard to find, and cancost a lot. This Belkin cable is very good quality at a very reasonable price.
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.
As a retired negative wedding photographer, I want spot-on results. But with the digital age I had trouble getting exposure/white balance correct. Yes, the processor could correct for my "slight" errors. I did not appreciate how important white balance was, nor that it can change as easy as exposure. After a couple of tests w/this card. I was amazed at the skin tones I got. I used a drug store type quality (Costco) for convenience & speed and got great exposures! Just think what a higher quality firm (i.e. Dale Labs) can do with my files!Photo correction programs: Just use the "eye-dropper" tool; get color corrections- presto!Short comings: The cards could be larger! The instructions could be more detailed- The makers of this product could benefit from comments here!
My review may be a little biased since I live in downtown Chicago, less than 3 miles west of the towers without any obstructions. Low cost, great results, it's tied into my HDTV DirecTv receiver box to get all the other free local HDTV stations that HDTV doesn't offer.
Works well. Can set different stations with multiple presets. Longs cord makes this very functional since iPhone does not need to be kept in one spot
Works very well with the Rangemax router. My DLink card kept dropping signal even at close range. This one stays on all the time!
These were nice while they lasted--didn't fall out of my ears, didn't deplete the battery on my mp3 player too quickly. But they broke after just a couple months of normal use (by which I mean that I used them a lot, but never tried to fold them). Keep shopping--these are not good headphones.
When I bought this scanner, it was about 99 bucks. I am very happy with it. It is very easy to use and hook up. Just follow the quick start guide and your golden. One touch scanning makes scanning quick and simple. Just press a button and select the program to use. It scans up to 1200 DPI which is plenty. It comes with good software- Textbrige Plus, Adobe Photodeluxe Home Edition 3.0, ScanGear CS-U, and Toolbox CS. I don't recommond it for Windows 95.(USB dosn't work good with Win95) If you consider in buying a scanner, I recommend this one!
I ordered the clearance item thinking I was getting a deal for longer undo cables. Was I wrong. Hooked them up and the picture was terrible. White snow flakes all over to the point I get better picture out of a set of rabbit ears. DON'T BUY THESE THEY ARE NOT QUALITY CABLES IN ANY WAY. THESE ARE THE CABLES THEY USE AS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT POOR QUALITY IS!
I personally don't see any problem with this product. It is easy to put in a new cartrige and to take on out. However the cartridges do seem a little expensive, but they last pretty long. I've never had one jam yet either.
I bought this nice speakers for my iPOD which I have been enjoying very much until the day I had to contact JBL technical support when my small son destroyed the iPOD connector in the base. I took the speakers for reparing at a JBL authorized technical service and they gave me a quotation of 300 to do so which I obviouslly refused since it was more expensive than the speakers. I directly contacted JBL to provide me a solution for this since I couldn't believe that such an expensive product and premium brand would not have a differnt solution for my problem instead of a disposable solution which I would expect from a cheaper manufacturer.After months insisting and several emails to different JBL countries, I received a phone call from the local service representative that proposed me again to get my unit repared for 300 or as an alternative to buy a new one???Conclusion: nice product, great sound and performance but pray you dont need to use their technical support.Hugo RibeiroWiesbaden, Germany
Just what I wanted. I did not want anything that plugged in but wanted elevation for air circulation...This does the trick. Makes typing and viewing on the laptop a little easier too! Great Item!
We're very happy with the SC-AK600 for our small living room. We don't use it for DVD, only CD's. We added a Panasonic subwoofer after we noticed when we cranked it up the sound wasn't as great as we wanted for music, so we bought the subwoofers. Much better!
i havnt had a set of rechargeable batteries without a high discharge rate, which leads me to believe that its the norm. that said, im rating these in comparison with other batteries of this type. they do what they are supposed to do. theyre batteries people, if they die out, go and buy new ones. if they lasted forever, energizer wouldnt make any money. this isnt a stride gum commercial, its a business. buy them, enjoy them, and rebuy them as necessary. take care and i hope this review helps.
I love this iPOD. It had a long lasting battery, that warns you when your getting low. It is filled with color, which makes it iteresting for all of us. It can also hold many photos and videos to share. It is a great invention, and many people should purchase this item more often.
I have been extremely happy with my HD-280 headphones. My ears are very sensitive to pressure and tend to ache after less than an hour of any on-ear headphone of any substance, and ear-buds bug them too. These fit entirely over my average sized ears with a little room to spare, and I wear them for hours at a time at work. They get a little warm after a while due to a lack of breathability (a given for any circum-aurial headphone), but it doesn't bother me much. I got these for noise isolation and quality tunes at work (a cubie). They do extremely well at blocking out external noise, hold the tunes in for me only, and are very efficient so as to require fairly minimal volume from the sources I've tried. I'm sure there are more punchy headphones out there, but these provide plenty of crisp, deep bass for me and the clarity and balance of these has been great.I was debating between these and a pair of similarly priced Sony's (7506), but after sending a pair of Sony's best noise-canceling headphones back for the third and final time (they refunded my money - great customer service, but poor product quality and testing) I opted for these and have been very pleased. These are built in a modular fashion, so while the part quality isn't the highest, the price isn't the highest either, and ALL parts can be replaced, and I strongly suspect that the speakers will be the last part to fail. I would quickly recommend these to anyone looking for a closed circum-aurial headphone for the price (I got them for $80 shipped, so look around).
When I bought my Orion XT8 Dobsonian telescope I opted to buy the carrying case also. That was a good decision. Although it is expensive it is also very high quality and prevents the dents and dings from moving the scope from location to location. If you are going to only use the scope in your back yard you probably don't need it but if you are like me and like going to darker locations and star parties then it becomes essential. Well worth the money....
I finally decided to go wireless and bought Netgear based on co-worker comments. The router immediately detected the DSL line and the XP machine directly attached had no problems connecting. Then the XP laptop detected the wireless network and connected easily. The problem was the Win 98 machine using a Netgear MA-101. After an hour of setting changes and reboots, it finally recognized the network and connected. Since then though, there have been no problems. I've taken the laptop across the street to the neighbors and still had 73% signal strength. The biggest room for improvement would be the installation documentation. XP knew what it needed to do, but with 98, it was trial and error.
I have a petsitting business and often leave pictures of my client's pets on their refrigerators for their return. I thought a nice frame would be a great touch, but didn't want something that would overpower the pictures themselves. These are the purrfect option. The entire picture is visible, they go with all decors and they protect the photos. An all around great gift from me to them.
After reading not-so-good reviews on most dvd/vcr combos on this and other external sites, I decided to try my luck with the Apex 3800. My luck was not so good with this model, as I found when I hooked it up to our tv. The front LED display did not display anything--no clock or counter display, making us believe at first that the machine was not powered at all. After figuring out that the machine was working but dysfunctionally, we put in a DVD to try it out. Every 10 minutes or so, a loud popping sound would come out out of our tv speakers. This never happened before we had the machine. This may have been just a faulty machine..but I'm returning this one and looking for other brands that are out there.
This is a well made bag which can carry most all of your camera needs. I found it works well to carry on my camera on airplane trips. I can pack 3 lenses and a slr camera body. Room for accessories and a way to strap on a small tripod makes this a good bag for hiking.Well worth the cost for the value.
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.
I love the color of this camera, and I just know Amazon will be quick with this, so I can enjoy it..
This battery was dead on arrival. I did not send it back because I would have spent more to send it back and replace it.
I bought these, trusting in the Bose name and quality that is usually inherent in their products. However, once I put them through the paces, a fatal flaw became readily apparent.For music that is simple and not very dynamic, these speakers have excellent clarity. However, when I put on fast, hard music, the whole processing fell apart. They basically sound like they've been overcompressed and that a random envelope filter has been applied. The effect is not as noticeable at lower volumes, but at higher it is completely destructive. Listening to Chopin piano pieces, it was excellent. But try playing the Dead Kennedy's version of "Take this Job" and suddenly everything sounded like it was in a tin can. Muddy, overprocessed and awful.I suppose I won't completely give up on Bose, and I realize this is the cheapest thing they sell. But I expected a lot more from them.
I gave this cable to a friend who was in need of an HDMI cable and was about to spend 45 dollars on the other brand. I said no need to buddy you can have this one as a gift and his reaction was "Im so glad I didnt spend all that money because this cable works great"!!
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.
Bought this as a gift for family member. He loved this item. My observations: Beautiful to look at. Beautiful to listen to--great sound. Perfect response time. Quality made item. And the retailer who shipped this to me was very fast.
I use this card along with a Linksys WRT54G router, and it is very fast. However; like an earlier reviewer I also had a problem with intermittent disconnections. I finally figured out that the problem was 802.11x authentication was enabled on my laptop. Since disabling this &quot;feature&quot; I have had no disconnects even when I'm far enough from the router for the signal to drop to poor.The card does get hot, but it doesn't seem to affect it's performance. Overall I am very pleasd with the card, and all the Linksys products that I have used.
I recently purchased the Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX and couldn't be happier with it. It is by far a wonderful product for the money that you spend. I would definitely recommend that everyone who is looking into purchasing a webcam consider purchasing this model. Thanks for your time.David...
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.
This is my first lonley planet guide. I know they are typically considered good. I see looking through reviews of travel books that many people think of themselves as lonely planet kinds of people. I apparently am just not one of them. This is easily the worst travel guide I've ever owned. It had the advantage of being the only book on South Korea in either book store in town.My big complaint is this - there is such a thing as travel book technology which is a subset of reference book technology. Lonely planet apparently thinks it is too cool to make use of simple easy use features that have been learned over hundreds of years of book use. This is a form of hostility. Now, I know some people like it when you treat them bad. Maybe that is what it means to be a lonely planet kind of person. I'm not such a person.A well designed travel book takes only five minutes to understand and start being useful. Having to read thirty deadly dull pages just to get a little bit of useful information is unforgivable.I don't trust this book. It names Bobby Bonds as the US home run record holder. I don't expect an expert on Korea to know who holds the home run record, but I do expect them to be a good enough researcher to get it right if they decide to use that information. It isn't like this is a national secret.Unlike a previous reviewer, I can't stand it's decision to simply cut out major cities it doesn't find interesting. Would it have swelled this tome to too great a size to have a single page on Ulsan a city of a million people.Oh, and I've found some of the advice given about dealing with Koreans is simply wrong.
The Microsoft fingerprint reader works just great as a convenience with Internet Explorer. The problem is that I rarely use IE. It does not work well with Firefox. There is add on software to let it work with Firefox but it's not well integrated and doesn't always work as it should.If you are using Internet Explorer it is great, if not then it's not really worth the effort to install it.
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.
Oh Man, I had been looking for a case that is sturdy, sytlish and quality for my Ipod Video and had finally found it. This case is incredible.. I have never been so happy in my life with an Ipod case. It is just perfect!! from how it looks and feels. I am so fortunate to have found KRUSELL. What a beauty this is. The 2 small round magnets inbedded in the front flip just fits nicely when it is close. There is no need to worry about the flap getting lose and flaping around and the bet clip is just so strong. Red color is just so cool! I would recommend anyone this case for Ipod Video in a heartbeat. High Praise!
Found to have very good clear sound. Reception Excellent. Would purchase again. Small but powerful.
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.
The NR041 is manufactured by [a]section of Linksys. Although it does all it is advertised to do, it also will slow down your broadband connection by a factor of 4-10. I thought the first one I had was defective, so I returned it for another. Same results. With a direct cable connection, I was getting well over 1.5 Megabytes per second. With the router, the connection was cut down to 200 KBS. One computer I used runs W98 SE, the other XP home. Same result on both computers. When I finally bought a "real" Linksys (and paid more of course), the connection suppression went away.
I bought this filter to use when shooting color infrared film. It is a wonderful product. The filter is crystal clear, zero imperfections.
Pros: It's a great buy for the money. The voice is clear the directional arrows accurate, the map colors and symbols are sharp and vivid. A free map update download is available within 60 days of purchase.Cons: The size is small and the snap-in connectors take some getting used to. Also, the map update download (I have XP Pro, tested download speed (average kbs) took about 6 hours to complete, required user input while in progress (although you could time-share)and a dedicated 2 hours (nothing else running) to complete update to the device. However, it did complete and the results are fine.
do not buy unless you are planning to spend a few days installing it, nothing but a lot of loose wires
Don't worry about the reviews that complain about the head size and the fit and how they look. You don't buy headphones for what they look like, you buy them for sound quality. I received these headphones today and refuse to unplug them - they are that good! All I want to do is listen to my favorite music - over and over and over. I hear notes I've never heard before! The frequency response is perfect and the volume is even better. CAUTION: You will enjoy these headphones so much, you could hurt your ears - but it's worth it! Excellent! I wish I found these years ago - I've been missing out on all this great audio reproduction - I can't beleive it! Buy them now! I would pay 3 times the price for these! From the clarity of deepest bass to the highest treble, you've got it all. Turn it up and make your ears bleeeeeed.
It does everything it is advertised to do. If only all products would do that... I would buy it again.
These Monster earphones smell terrible! Like toxic industrial waste. I hoped airing them out for a few weeks would help, but no. They sound great, but the smell is intolerable. Possibly unhealthful for human contact.An increasing number of products made in China smell terrible. They emit a horrible chemical smell. This is possibly a significant health problem for us, but how can we know for sure? China is one of the world's largest purchasers of recyclable material. Is there a connection?
Works flawlessly with my HD projector. Unless you absolutely have to go with bulk cable--don't. It's nothing but a pain and doesn't save you any money unless you're a contractor.
I have two of these units now. When they go on sale in the $35 range they can't be beat. They work with USB 2.0 or ESata and come with an ESata internal to external bracket/adapter and cable. I use Acronis TrueImage 11 to image my operating system drive using ESata and it is amazingly fast. These enclosures don't get scratched as easily as some of the glossy or aluminum enclosures which is a plus if you are moving them around a lot. The active cooling is quiet and effective and the gel mount keeps the drive quiet. They also work with 1 Terabyte drives, see Antecs website for proof. I highly recommend the MX-1.
As a quasi-audiophile, with 1000s of burned Apple Lossless tunes on my iPod..... I can't speak highly enough enough about this product. And I would never consider purchasing a Harman Kardon home theater system for 100 various reasons. Go figure! Bose even takes a back seat to this baby.This durable Go + Play has rocked a Costa Rican beach house for over 2 years, both indoors and outdoors, and has even survived tropical rain storms (I'm not kidding). And she even evaded the little petty thieves down there (knock on wood).Rain, salty air, tricky climate..... and it sounds (almost) as good as the day I bought her in the Ft Lauderdale, FL Apple store!BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT.... but (CON?) be warned she won't re-charge the new generation Nanos :( So if you're looking at having a 12 hr pool party, go find your old iPod.Oh, and make sure your EQ settings are off, or you'll hear the drivers wanting to really come out and play (no pun intended).
I highly recommend this cable. I bought two of these cables to use with my Panasonic HD projectors. The projector has a VGA connector for component video input. I connected it to the component outputs of my HD cable box and a DVD player. The 25ft length enabled me to move the project far across the room from the source. The picture quality is excellent. Please remember that this cable will only work with VGA devices which can be configured for component video input!
My Western Digital 500GB Pro Edition external hard drive died earlier this week. I looked up at the Instant Order info from Amazon and found out it has just been a little over a year since I originally ordered it (Dec 13, 2006).Before getting to the bad, I should point out I've used the hard drive to store primarily my music, photos, and video for the past year. I haven't seen any data corruption or any speed issues before, even when the drive was nearly full. I've been using the hard drive HFS+ formatted with my MacBook via the Firewire 400 interface (which I recommend for a noticeable difference over USB 2). It woke up correctly when it needed to even after I rebooted or put my computer to sleep and woke the computer back up.The drive vibrated slightly and made some noise especially when waking from its idle mode, but nothing outrageous. My Iomega external has a constant fan noise but the MyBook was only noisy when under use.However, none of these positive experiences makes up for the fact that the hard drive died after only one year of use.The most important quality a storage device should have is reliability, especially a relatively massive external hard drive which purpose is to store things. If your data is lost, then the speed, hardware interfaces, price, etc. are meaningless so that is why I am giving a 1 star rating.Apparently, the MyBook suffers from a known "clicking problem" that you can search for on the web. Even though it seems this hard drive is no longer being sold on Amazon, I hope potential customers of newer models can read some of the reviews for the previous models to judge the long term reliability of the manufacturer.Fortunately, I've been using Mac OS X Leopard's Time Machine backup feature on another external drive. I will be trying different external hard drive brands to reduce the risk and impact of simultaneous failures. Hopefully when my replacement external drive arrives, my data will be restored. I haven't decided on what brand of hard drive to try next, but I will be avoiding Western Digital drives in the foreseeable future.
I purchased this unit to replace my PA10 from Dell. This charger worked well for a while (3 months) and then it got very hot and burned out. I contacted the seller and they replaced it with another unit. This unit worked for about 5 months then the same thing happened. I tried to contact the seller again but they will not respond.
This camera has great image quality and I love the new toch sensitive buttons. This camera is so easy to use...anyone can just pick it up and learn how to use in a matter of seconds. BUY THIS CAMERAI agree with the other comment that the charging slot should be somewhere else instead of on the bottom of the camera! (Who thought of that one?!?!?!?)
its ok a little stiff but works fine,use it frequently with Flght sim x, fun to use =, feels profesional
Wow. Fast free delivery. Excellent conditions. Brand new in a box. Met and exceeded expectations. It is refreshing that we still can find new items for our retro VHS project.
this stand rules. I use it EVERY time I turn on my laptop. It is way easier to work, type, etc plus my legs don't catch on fire from the bottom of my laptop anymore. The slits on the side are great because you can pick up the whole thing with the computer on it and it's like having 2 handles. It's not very good for travel though because it is large, and solid. But overall it is an excellent product.
This camera can do anything you want it to. It is extremely easy to use, because it does it all by itself. I would recomend this camera to anyone lokking for an excepional quality camera at a great price.
Works like magic. I had bought one, some time ago, but it was sticky and, no matter how well you try to put it on the screen there were always bubbles. This one I can take it out anytime I want, no mess at all. It is more expensive than the other one but, believe me, worth the price. Now no more blinding screen, no more hidding from the light. As I said,perfect!!!
I have 3 of these bags and they are the best i have ever used and they were really a bargain. I paid under $10 for the first 3 and under $18 for the 3rdIf I ever need more I would look for this bag and would hope the bag remained this reasonable a price.
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 must say that I find the majority of these reviews to be inaccurate, offence and way off mark.The Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable performed exactly as described. Once I connected it my duel port fuel system data com... my trajectory navigation come on line without a hitch. I have tried other Dedicated Link Cables but none...none have worked ... I can not thank the Denon Company enough for such a fine product. I have set my elastomer out to it's full length...opened the barn door...tied on my conical tin foil helmet and will be exiting this spherical sheet hole momentarily....thanks Denon...Garthok out
After What seemed a struggle the issue was resolved. The Advertising of a Boxed 939 processor and getting a OEM processor was not what i was expecting but after a few E-Mails my Money was refunded and the processor was shipped back. GOOD customer service!! Thank you very much.
I had high hopes for this product because I have seen privacy filters working great at places like the DMV. After installing the filter I noticed it only dimmed the color of the screen and did not provide much privacy. I walked around the monitor testing the different angles that would make the screen readable. The only angle that made this filter useful was when I was standing 10% from the plane of the monitor. So out of 180 degrees of visibility, this filter was only effective for 20% (or 10% on each side). A screen isn't even really readable at 10% but it was the only angle that actually produced significate distortion to the monitor.
The pins this wire come with use a size 1.5mm allen wrench. Simple installation with the correct tool (.99 at the local hardware).
Great product. This is a headset I use while teaching Aerobics. Only reason I needed to replace is sweat deteriorated the cable.
4 stars. I like these as there are three different covers for the ear portion. I don't like one side shorter than the other. Left keeps getting yanked out of my head. But, good sound for my bad hearing problems.
I used to won a pair of Bushnell, and when the broke I wanted a more powerful pair of binoculars. These fit the bill for price and performance. I have owned these for about 8 years now, and under a lot of use, (hiking, biking, birding - etc) they have held up very well. The only problem I have with them, is that one of the threaded rings holding the lens together has loosened up some, causing it to be out of focus. This is a simple fix for anyone with any amount of mechanical skill and some locktite.Under hard use, they are still rock solid - even after 8+ years of abuse. Very good value for a good pair of binoculars.
This is a great antenna for the price. I bought this over a year ago when I bought a digital converter box. It did and still does clearly receive all digital channels that are available in our metro area without requiring adjustment or moving around. Although digital channels are allegedly UHF, I've found that this has improved reception if the rabbit ears are kept extended. Without a doubt, this is one of the best $8.99 purchases I've ever made.
Let me start by saying that I am not a pro, I just jumped into the DSLR world about 4 months ago. That being said, this lens is a must for your collection. The lens is pricey at about $700 but it is in Olympus's mid level range ( Quality wise). The pictures from this lens are out of this world, great color and detail. Even the limited distortion you might get at its widest settings can be used as creative or just cropped out. I have taken dozens of pictures with it already at all of its range with no bothersome distortion. For outdoor shots it's a must have, you simply get sooo much more. So if you looking at it and your undecided let me say it is worth at least giving it a try. I hope this review helped you out.
I am a College Student who bought this computer as a desktop replacement. I have had no problems since I bought it about a month ago. I have watched 1 DVD on it (which worked great), and play SimCity 3000 ALL the time with no problems.I highly recommend this computer to anyone who needs a desktop replacement. The sound system is EXCELLENT! You can even change the sound around to increase/decrease echo etc.Since the computer was so cheap, if you have problems with the DVD rom, you could really go buy a DVD player separate .... This notebook is absolutely amazing!
A perfect fit out of the box, keeps my patient's private health info private so I can work with my laptop in a treatment room.
Using this camera for the past 7 months. Taken app. 850 photos till date. No issues what so ever and excellent photo quality. But you need to buy an additional battery -- which would have been the case with any camera with chargeable batteries. You can turn off Continuous Autofocus to reduce battery drain. I do use high speed compact flash memory cards such as SanDisk Ultra II 256 MB ( currently the best ) and Lexar Media 256 MB USB 12X with my camera otherwise the wait time between consecutive shots can be very high.Pros :: 5MP, 8X zoom, lightweightCons :: in-built flash is not sufficient, especially outdoors photography. Using NIKON SB-50DX Autofocus Speedlight with my camera.
Bought a couple for my wives ageing Compaq laptop. Received the product in time. Was easy to install on the laptop and is working well. The computer is quicker and we are happy with the upgrade. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a similar scale up. We have been using the "RAMmed" up laptop for about 6 months now, on a daily schedule. Keep in mind it should be easy enough to self-install a RAM on most laptops and there are plenty online aids to do this. Just google!!
Not bought at amazon- picked up at kroger'sFirst of all, this thing isn't UL listed. there's none of the obligitory 'this device complies with *blaah blah blah* on the outside OR inside.Second, I've found that most of the 'noise' i get is interference from nearby electronic devices- if its plugged into the computer, i can turn off the monitor and that crazy hum goes away and it broadcasts a nice crisp signal.And most importantly, the advertised '3 meter' radius is vastly understated. When listening through my ipod's FM radio I easily get a 100m signal radius-this thing is pirate radio in a box.
I was recently given this camera as a gift. Quite a nice gift for sure! But... of course the person who gave it to me didnt know I had just bought myself another compact cam recently. Anyways, it was nice having two so I could compare and either give the one I didnt want as a gift myself or sell it. In short, much has been discussed about this camera, well since its a Canon, and as long as you put the Canon name on it, everyone will let you to believe its the best cam out there. Unfortunately, I tend to agree a little more with the more critical reviews, given that this is a $500 list price cam, thankfully I didnt pay for it :-) Also since I previously owned an Elph that gave me the famous E18 error - I was already very skeptical. Do a search in Google and you will see what it is. I had lost faith in the Canon compacts since this issue and I wasnt the only person in my neighborhood that this error happened to out of nowhere. So I made a promise to myself to never buy a compact Canon camera again - DSLR's are the only Canon's I will consider from now on. Also, my best friend recently bought this camera too and guess what - the whole left side of the image always came out blurry - again another clear defect a la Canon. Heres a summary of my thoughts: the good points are there - fast operations, good continous shooting, nice video mode, good zoom range (though I would have much preffered wide angle to telephoto) and decent OIS and several other well deserved points. But, the problem is the camera offers little flexibilty when it comes to manual shooting and the camera suffers from several issues for the top-end Elph its supposed to be. Firstly, the images are a little soft. 2. I see major corner softness so if you print big be prepared to see it in the larger sizes. Also, theres some mild vignetting, though this isnt terrible. 3. Major red eye, and its just not oh theres some red eye, its full-on demon eyes that are glowing fire hot red. Thus, if you post-process and want to clean it theres no detail. Not a good cam for flash shots and portraits for sure. Speaking of flash, its weak and doesnt have a very long effective range. The points about Noise are all true, its terrible at ISO800 even in the smallest print sizes and ISO400 is OK for the smallest print sizes but not for large prints. ISO200 is pretty good though and you can happily make a larger print from it. Also, the Image Stabilization system is definetely much better in the Panasonic range of cameras. More effective, but more importantly more consistent. I come back to the manual settings now, well there are none, save for Manual White Balance. It would be nice to be able to control aperture and shutter speed for a cam costing this much if you ask me. Overall, its still a nice cam and good for regular printing and holiday shooting in the bright sun and so on, but its definetely not an enthusiasts compact cam of choice unlike say a Fuji F30 - which another friend bought online and Im very impressed with, it offers more in line of flexiblity. I do not find it a coincendence that many Canon DSLR owners I know - do not use Canon Elph series cams as their second compact cam but prefer a more capable and flexible cam such as the F30 or antther camera. Especially if you are shooting low-light - this camera will dissapoint. There are several good competitors to this cam if you ask me that are worth a look - one being the Fuji F30, the others are the Panasonic compact cams that offer Image Stabilization but also lack manual control. They are a more competitive price and justify what they cost much more than this camera in my honest opinion. Still, its a nice/decent camera, if youre the type that likes to feel good about how the camera looks in your hand and only shoot in vacations, etc. and dont care so much about flexibility and control. But in this case, I would personally recommend a camera like the Panasonic FX01 or the new one that is coming out, which have almost identical features to this but at a better price and a wide-angle Leica lens! Or the F30, if youre more than a holiday shooter and want a good capable ultra-compact cam that is maybe the only camera less a DSLR that is usable in low-light.
I bought to help 95 yr old Dad hear TV and thought wireless would be great. Followed all instructions and tried on more than one TV(ranging in age of 2 mths-3 yrs old). Static is all we can get. Very disappointed,and sorry that after trying everything several times, I have to return. We will have to pay for return, etc.,but time for that and time spent on them already is just wasted. They may not be the most expensive-but far from the cheapest!
Over 45 years of picture taking with Nikons, Noritas, Speed Graflex varieties, Mamaiya and other great cameras for their day, this is the sweetest camera yet. The 10x zoom is razor sharp, and even when the digital multiplier makes it 30x, it is still sharp and hand-holdable -- both of which surprised me. The layout/design of the camera is so perfect I marvel over it yet, after months of use. Even the lens cap is engineered! It has no filter ring, but all that and more can be done on the computer. One never adjusts the camera to B/W or whatever -- shoot in full color and then "filter" or go to sepia or whatever in the digital darkroom of your computer. It takes wonderful photos under all conditions and has all the manual controls I'm not only used to from wet-photography, but which I'm glad to be done with. "Auto" works for almost all circumstances. The flash is amazing. Beautiful close-ups of small items are best done by sitting back 4 or 5 feet, zooming in, and using the flash. I couldn't believe how it works! The camera fits into the hand and all controls are perfectly placed. Again, after using cameras for nearly a half century, this one is the camera perfected in every way. It lacks a cable release socket for the shutter, but that means nothing--when did any of us last use one? It has everything else, and more. I think that in the State of Massachussets, I could marry this camera but I'm scared of what our kids would look like. Anyway, I couldn't recommend it any more highly.
I've been helping my dad shop for a new TV for over 6 months now so when I was going to get one for myself it was a pretty easy decision.Samsung's new line of LCDs have got to be the best I've seen. The black levels are better than plasma and a viewing angle problem is non-existent. There's also plenty of inputs so you should (reasonably) never run out. Standard 480i television and 480p sources look as good as the old CRT ever looked and 720p and 1080p sources look phenomenal. Buyer beware in that although it has a digital tuner, its not QAM enabled so you'll still need a cable box for digital channel surfing.My one major complaint was the shipping. The white glove delivery service just turned out to be a very angry person who wasn't polite and simply tossed my TV on to the stand and left. He told me that I'd given them the wrong address but when I double checked my Amazon order I gave them the correct one. Apparently between Amazon and UPS they changed my address from "Place" to "Street".
Why would anyone think an entry level receiver would have HDMI inputs? It doesn't state so in the description here nor at the onkyo site. Plain ignorance. There is an error in the wattage rating, though, onkyo says it is 65w/ch, not 75w/ch. Inconsequential.On to the review, this is a fantatic sounding receiver for the price (consider getting a refurb for &lt;$100). I have it hooked to a $1500 Definitive Technologies speaker system and the sound is crystal clear and quite impressive. The opening scene of Lord of the Rings 2 where Gandalf is fighting with the whatever it is will make you a believer. The amplifier makes use of discrete output transistors, a sign of quality construction. Overall, an excellent product for the price.In this price range, you should also consider the new Panasonic low end models that incorporate digital amplification. I have not heard them yet, but this technology is just entering the mainstream and will soon be standard approach for all audio amplification.
Yeeeowwsa! I love this camera. and for the very unbelievable price of under $100 it is a downright steal. I have had a lot of digital cameras over the years and this little wonder has so far outperformed many of them. Many features not found on cameras 3 times the price. I should buy another just to keep in the car...If you are considering buying it, go ahead and get one. It's cheaper than your electric bill and 10X the fun.
DOA (Dead on Arrival). Difficult to issue an opinion if the device will not move off channel 1. It's worthless.
when looking for a cooling pad I figured that it would have a fan to be considered a "cooling" pad. So, I was a little disappointed when it came and it is just a stand that allows for better air circulation. Within the first few days EVERY one of the rubber feet on the bottom had fallen off. And, one of the clips that holds the stand up also broke. So, it is hard to get it level. So, if you are looking for something to really cool this is not the product. If you are looking for something to raise your laptop off the desk and not move, this product is for you.
I was looking for higher video quality than RCA cables provide, but didn't want to spend the outrageous amount the electronics stores charge for s-video. I tried this cable because of the incredibly low price. So far, it seems to work fine; no complaints. I haven't compared it side-by-side with a more expensive s-video cable, but it does provide a better picture than the RCA connection. It is described as "gold plated," but I find nothing to indicate it is more than "gold colored"--a minor annoyance in the advertising. Anyway, if you're a novice like me, it is definitely worth the price.
Very good DVDs but I really wish they could handle a faster writing... 2.4x its too slow.But very very good item anyways...
I wanted to use this device for connecting a firewire sound card to my Macbook Pro (OS 10.5).The sound that comes out of the card was garbled and distorted. So I tried something else.I tried to use it to connect a DV video camera to my Macbook, so that I could rip the footage into Final Cut Pro.Final Cut could not detect the camera, nor could it capture video.Both the sound card and the camera are in working order, and serve me well when connected to my PowerPC G5. The Sonnet FireWire 400 to 800 Adapter, however, has failed in every critical way.I hope that another device can succeed where this one has failed.Two stars because it actually produced some sound from my Firewave, though it was totally unlistenable. It wasn't completely dead, just inadequate.
This is a really nice TV--It's everything they said it was. You do NOT need to subscribe to any satellite or cable service to enjoy hi-def. The "over the air" local channels are perfect for all your evening network shows and sports. A subscription service will, of course, get you more programming, but not a better picture.
8 1/2 quart size CrockPot , Love it ! Love ordering items from Amazon ! They are always there to help !
This is a attractive, compact all-in-one with almost flawless performance. Like other reviewers, I also had software installation issues, and it took a *long* call to HP tech support to get the device installed and working properly. Since then, I've faxed, printed, and scanned nearly every day, with no complaints. Print quality is excellent, but ink is expensive and short-lived. Scan auto-feeder is great, but quality is only good enough for duplication and documentation (Not good enough for photos). Faxing and copying is perfect. The one-button scan, especially to Adobe Acrobat, is excellent. If I were buying now (Jan 2007), I would look for a similar unit with an Ethernet connection instead of USB, the HP 6310.
I bought this to download teatchings we have a seround system that we can plug the ipod in to and hear it, it is very nice
I never guessed it was possible to manufacture a basic connector poorly, or I would have been more careful about my choice. I chose Expedited Shipping and it still took a week to arrive, during which I was unable to use my computer. Finally it came in the mail and I was excited to hook up my monitor--only to find it displayed only blue and yellow colors. Gray black blue and yellow. Yech. I thought at the time the new monitor was the problem, and I was depressed about that. But something told me to try a different cable, so I borrowed an old one from a friend: sure enough, the whole spectrum was there in gorgeous color! This cheap defective connector was the source of the problem all along.
I had some good experience with Linksys routers, and I thought I would give them a try in upgrading my home office to a broadband router that also had Wireless G technology. I have an IBM Thinkpad running Windows 2000 Professional (NT based) that I wanted to use in other parts of the house.Routers are usually easy to install since I stick with the basics and there is really no software to install.The notebook card software installer 'glitched' during the initial installation, and then refused to recognize its drivers, preferring instead to be referred to as "other device network controller."The goal was to completely uninstall the notebook adapter card, and then reinstall it so that Windows would recognize it and link it to its drivers. Sounds easy? No way.I went into a hell of inadequate documentation and tech support (Phillipines) that is friendly, available, and knows how to read the basic installation manuals like informed users. After an hour or so of having me repeat all the same things I had tried in the previous two hours by myself, they basically said to take it back where I bought it and have them install it. There does not appear to be any second tier support available and the linksys web site is an electronic brochure.I ALMOST got it to work, after spending a couple additional hours or so (Sunday from noon to 10 PM in all) trying to edit out all appearances of the adapter's software from the registry and Hdwcomp and a DAT file (which I never like to do but at this point I was becoming mildly obsessed) to try and remove the card's software completely so I could do a full reinstall, but even that still would not free my laptop from the bondage of the first installation.This thing is like herpes; you think you have gotten rid of it, but it leaves traces all over Windows and keeps coming back. There was NO WAY I was going to wipe the hard drive and reinstall windows. So I decided to just return it and thank God I bought it from Amazon.If it works on the initial installation you're ok and I'm sure it does a credible job (unless some future update from Microsoft clobbers it). If it does not, then you're doomed because it cannot unintall itself completely from the complexity of its many appearances in the NT based versions of Windows.I ran into this once with Norton SystemWorks which also had a klugey way of 'integrating' its many separate programs under Windows, instead of as a standalone program. Speeding your time to market by patching separate programs together under Windows is a real temptation for a software developer, but it create back end problems that are hellish, and subject to the vagaries of the latest Microsoft 'critical system update.' Plug and Pray is the name of this game.Is this a Microsoft problem or a Linksys problem? I think its both. Microsoft creates the appearance of an integration platform through operating system, and some companies go for it since they are buying pieces of code and separate programs from multiple sources and real software integration is a chore. But its the same old tune with a different name; you make a clean integration and sweat the details in development and the software is solid. If not, you create the monster that devoured Moore's Law (and every last support resource you can hire).The card has an odd design which I did not like. It sticks out about an inch or so. Great routers, but this software isn't completely baked.
These speakers are a great bargain. Like the other reviews say the speakers are a little larger than normal bookshelf speakers, but if you know that going in, you will be pleased with the value they present. The sound is good and the price is great. Enjoy!
Great quality for about 1/2 the price found a my local/national electronics retailer.Once cautionary note, some TV's need a special adapter. This isn't very clear in the materials on the web site. I have a 40" Sony and had to get an special adapter from the manufacturer so it would fit. A $20+ purchase but still overall VERY reasonable. Check with the manufacturer by phone and have your TV's make and specific model number ready. Customer service was VERY helpful. It took about a week to get the adapter, but I did this at the same time I ordered the mount from Amazon so everything was delivered at the same time.The installation seemed a little illogical to me. There are three places to bolt it into the wall shown in the instructions. They are at a slight diagonal, not straight up and down, like you would expect since the stud is straight up and down. I called the manufacturer and, amazingly, they said that they did that on purpose because they figured that the homeowner may miss the stud in one case but by having the holes on a slight diagonal they have a good chance of hitting at least two of the three. I used the holes they suggested, plus two others that are on the plate that lined up with the stud. As a result I have five lag bolts into the stud, rather than the three suggested. A $1200 flat screen is worth the two extra $.50 bolts.Otherwise this is easy to do. To find the stud I used a stud finder to get a good idea where the stud was, then hammered a small nail into the wall across the area the stud finder located to find the EXACT left and right sides of the stud. It is more accurate that relying on just the stud finder and you can then hit the stud in the middle with your bolts. If you do this at the height that you are mounting the bracket, the nail holes will be covered up by the mount.I'm clumsy and got it up in about 30 minutes, not counting the time on the phone with the manufacturer.Overall it was a great purchase and I used this as an example to some friends of mine on how much money you can save on the web.
I read the reviews here and was happy to see someone else using the Ergotron LX with the Samsung 245BW 24" monitor. I was a little hesitant to buy one but based on that review I took the plunge.This thing works great. It goes together nice and easy. You can attach the arm to your monitor without trying to hold the monitor in the air like some other arms I have used. I laid my LCD face down on the desk, attached the arm and then lifted the whole thing and lowered it down onto the upright post.Make sure you get the lift tension adjusted right. It's in the instructions but it's close to the end so you might not get that far. With it set correctly it's having no problems holding up my 24" monitor and it moves around nice and easy. I can even rotate 90 degrees for portrait mode.Right now I have it clamped to the edge of the desk but I may switch that for the hole mount option. All the hardware is included for that.My one complaint? The included 100x100mm plate wouldn't work for my monitor necessitating the purchase of the 100x200mm adapter. I knew this going in but the adapter is an extra $50. For some reason it's not black so it looks a little tacky. I should be able to fix that with some black spray paint.Overall I am very pleased. The stand for the 245BW takes up a lot of space and the ability to move the monitor to where ever I want it is going to be great.Definitely worth the money!
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.
Never been great at soldering, but I had a pair of Ultimate Ears with a bad plug so thought this would be worth a try. Took about 15 minutes to cut the old plug, trim the wires and solder them to this connector, then tidy everything up and fill the new plug with hot melt glue.They've been working great for a month or so now, and since they combined shipping I bought a couple extras for future incidents.
I would love to know more about this DVD player. Amazon has almost no description of it, but the Toshiba site has even less. I called their customer service number yesterday and had to prove to them that they had mentioned this player in a press release. Pretty sad.I went into one of my local brick and mortar stores that distributes Toshiba so I could learn more about the SD5700 and HDCD. They had no clue about either one. After I explained HDCD and that the SD4700 and SD5700 were progressive scan DVD players that were supposed to come out this summer, I was ready to bolt and find more info on the net myself. They persuaded me to wait while they called their distributor. They relayed the message that the distributor had just came from a trade show in Vegas where he had been told that the 5700 had been canned before it hit the market and that it had been replaced by the SD3750. They said the 3750 and all subsequent Toshiba DVD players would be equipped with HDCD and the 3750 would be $249.99 plus tax. They also told me the distributor said not to buy a SD5700 even if I found one since Toshiba was replacing it with the SD3750.I found a mention of the 3750 in a June 28, 2001 Toshiba press release and as an item on Amazon. Other than that, you would think this product does not exist.I called the Toshiba customer service/contact number. After I proved to them that they were marketing this product, they gave me a few specs. I was told the 3750 plays DVD, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 formats. DAC is 10/54mhz. Resolution is 540 lines. Has N 2 2 surround. They said it does not have Dolby Digital (I asked if that meant that it did not have a built in Dolby Digital decoder or it does not support Dolby Digital ....but they had no clue what it meant). They also had no idea about DTS capability. Optical Audio out, S-Video, Component Video, and Composite Video outputs. Toshiba said this product will be in stores on August 29th and so will the SD4700 and SD5700 ... so much for the replacement theory.The most disturbing thing is that they said it does NOT have HDCD. I told them what the brick and mortar company said. Toshiba said the specs they had there were not set in stone and that it may have HDCD after all. That calls everything they said about the 3750 into question. How can customer service for a company not know "set in stone" specs for a product that will hit the shelves in one week? I love Toshiba DVD, but they must be pretty dense.
I've had my Zen Vision:M for several months now. I was disappointed to see that Creative no longer sells the charging cord with the unit anymore. When I bought mine, it came with it. I guess it was their only way to lower the price. Which is not fare. I've really enjoyed my Zen. The picture is outstanding for a small screen. As for listening to music, as long as you have a quality set of headphones/earbuds, the sound is very good. There is an ajustable equalizer, which is cool. I wish the 60gb was out along with the 30gb one. You'd think 30gb would be plenty but movies take a lot of room. If I didn't already have the 30gb one, I'd buy the 60gb. One con that others have talked about is how easy the screen scratches. If you do get one, get a screen protector as soon as possible.
Sony's design is really excellent: a large, bright screen, a slim magnesium-encased body, and a keyboard that is actually usable despite its small size. I was worried about the hinge, but it is quite sturdy. I bought this because I outgrew the memory constraints of my IIIC, and the memory stick works well -- including utilities for managing the extra memory. I also like the built-in software, including synch software for MS Office.
My unit works only plugged, so the battery is dead. Now I have to either get a replacement batery or buy a new unit (certainly not an Audiovox). Even when the battery worked, the recharging time was around 8 hours, so it was good for one movie. I am thinking on Panasonic as reviews in general are good.
My boyfriend bought this TV the first year it came out--he paid almost $6,000 for it!!! It's now almost four years old. We've have the same green/yellow tinge with loads of blue throughout. Quoted over $1,000 for the repair. The local repair people didn't even have to come look at it to know what the diagnosis was. This product is a lemon and the manufacturer keeps rolling out the product year after year. The manufacturers are criminals. If I had the money and time, I'd sue them.
I was orginally looking for a whole base for my ipod.. I didn't really want to spend the $$.. all I wanted to do was be able to bring my ipod to work and listen to it. So I found these speakers and I'm so happy with them. They are extremely handy. I bring them to work with me and then just throw them in my bag and bring them home. It allows me to not leave expensive stuff at work and listen to my ipod wherever I go.. at a great price! Highly recommend.
Stereotype! get it? HA... anyways, ive had a few pairs of sony's before and they're had great sound quality but always a horrible connection. I don't understand why this is always the case, because you feel like they'd want to keep a good rep, but nope. It makes me kind of cautious about getting more expensive sony headphones because if the connection is bad then its basically an automatic no because it is quite an important part of the headphone. Anyways, if you cant afford skullcandys or dont want the philips behind the neck ones, go for these, they're fine, and i will use them (extremely light and small).Buy at your own risk
Every one at work had Ipods and I didn't want to be like everyone else. Especially at the price Ipods go for. So I started doing some research and found this 30gb that Creative had and for the price I couldn't understand why I hadn't seen more people with these. I got mine for 200 bucks. What a deal! CNet had it rated high. The graphics are amazing and the sound is great! I'm kinda new to these things and after playing around with wma, mp3 and wav I have found there is not much loss with wma. I love the Creative explorer, it is easy to use. The only problem I had was converting my wavs to mp3's but on creative forum they gave me a great converter to download for free and it also has a nice id tag. If you don't id tag them correctly you have to redownload or do a lot of right clicking. The converter is by dbpoweramp and it is incorporated with Windows XP. It is great! The Creative windows downloads everything as a WMA. I ordered a silicon case right away so it won't get scratched. You can also use other software like Windows Media Player or whatever you like. I love the FM Radio since I go to the gym and they have special stations set up. It has an autoscan function. I haven't played with the microphone yet. I also ordered a car charger which is nice and it already comes with headphones and a/c adapter. The fuzzy things on the headphones keep falling off though. It also has a USB port and a DC in and AV out which is also nice. I compared the size of this to an 80gb ipod and it is the same except for the thickness, but that is not a big deal. If you need more space you probably will go with the 80gb Ipod but if not I think you will love this. It took awhile to get but was well worth it. jj
I've had my Navman GPS only for about a month now but it is a great product so far. The only thing I didnt like was I had to buy an external gps antenna cause the gps signal wasnt getting through my heated windshield on my truck. But the gps signal reception is great and its just a wonderful thing to have.
Problem is not the cable as other reviewers stateThe Apple Universal Dock is required for TV out functionNo Dock, no video (only sound)
Scanner works wonders. I had 1 problem with the yellow ink tank I had to buy a replacment. After it worked fine.
I carry my laptop (15.4 inch screen Compaq) out of the office from time to time and I wanted something that would better protect it. This laptop sleeve fits perfectly and does that job. Only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wish they had made it so that it has room inside or perhaps in an outside side pocket for the power cord and a wireless mouse. All things considered I am happy with it.
These headphones are so comfortable. They fit nicely over my ears, blocking out noise in the room. The sound is full. Bass gets loud and not distorted. The price is great too! These headphones rock!
These things are solid well built and can perform with the best tables on the market. They are well worth the price and from a DJ perspective meet all of the demands a DJ places on his equipment.I have owned them for almost a year and a half and they still operate like brand new.The only thing that might turn some people off is the pitch control. The slider is really solid but sometimes tweaking speed just right can be tricky. However thats not the table's fault as much as the need to practice. While other tables are superior in this feature I have noticed they vibrate more than the Audio Technica. Because these don't vibrate even with the speakers right next to them you can set your needles pretty light.
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 bought this scanner in December 2000, so almost 10 years ago!It is flat and USB powered, so means you can take it with your laptop on the go.It is fast enough and quality is good enough too.Once you know on OS/X you have to install VueScan, this is just great!10 years old and still running great: maybe my best value for money in my computer life! (I'm pretty sure I have no other ICT product left from 2000)
Great product. Does just what I needed. Finally found something that reads all of the secure digital cards.
i bought this to replace some cheapish terk looking device, so a comparison isn't really fair, but that $30ish-looking antenna would lose signals and required being pointed and elevated. i bought this thing and as i was trying to position it around my tv, i dropped it behind the tv and onto the chest the tv is sitting on. this thing picks up signals quite well for being in a triangular spot that is the tv and a room corner while randomly pointed and elevated 4' off the ground and at least two walls away from the open air in a 1-story house with no highrises around. i get significantly few signal drops, though i didn't bother to count if i received more or less hd channels.it ain't pretty, smaller than it looks in the picture, but it sure works and i don't see it anymore. i'd repurchase in a heartbeat.
Antenna with amplifier has gotten us from no channels to 8 channels with no cable or satellite bills. Be sure to use good quality cable to transmit.
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..........
Sony HDR-FX1 3-CCD HDV High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical ZoomJust one word of warning, the camera can get heavy, especially if you use the standard battery it makes the camera very front heavy, but oh well.This camera is totally customizable in which it is either all auto, manual or some of both. It has 5 presets that are customizable. The cool features about these presets are that you can get a 24p, 30p (cineframe and cinetone), and 60i modes. The 24p and 30p refers to the "film" setting. You can record in true 16:9 widescreen or standard 4:3 letterbox. The high def mode will only do 16:9. I wouldn't listen to anyone who says the widescreen is a stretched 4:3, because its not. You can also hook in headphones, and an XLR adapter. This comes with a 2-hr battery. There are just 3 things I have beef with about this camera. One is the fact that it doesn't have XLR inputs - you'd think that after spending 3K on a camera you'd get some. 2nd: It records in 1080i. Not exactly terrible. 1080i is not true HD, but nor is 720p. True HD is 1920x1080p. But, recording at this high of resolution means spending more money. 3rd: This thing can't record in 24p.I'm a video production major and I love this camera. It not really just a consumer camera, but a professional consumer camera. I highly recommend it, its well worth your money. Yeah it has come cons, but I think every camera will. This is by far one of the best on the market.
After reading reviews here and elsewhere, I was torn between these Klipsch speakers and a Logitech 2.1 system, also THX certified. I got rid of the crummy 3CD, tape, radio system I had my computer pumped through and needed some decent speakers. I listen to music all the time (I'm not a gamer) so I decided to buy some decent speakers for the task. Even though another online reviewer (CNet) suggested the Logitech system, I bought these bad boys - Klipsch has been making high-quality speakers for a long time, Logitech makes great peripherals, but who knows about speakers, I want midrange for music, not just thump for games.I was completely blown away when I first plugged these in. The sub is bigger than others and heavy, but it delivers Great bass. The satellites are also larger than others, but not gigantic. They fit nicely on my moderate desk. I listened to these speakers for an hour, just enjoying my favorite music, and some THX specials. Here we go: Pros - Great sound, bass, midrange, treble - LOUD when you want them to be, you can tweak the equalizer on whatever program you use for music to get the balance just right for what you're doing - Volume switch and sub level right on the satellite - Great sound, everything sounded perfect. Cons - Power switch is on the back of the sub - Possible deafness or angry neighbors with the volume up too much - Higher in price than other systems, but on sale right now at Amazon and WELL WORTH IT.All in all, I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend these to anyone looking for great computer speakers. For you ipod folks, there is an aux input jack (mini stereo) on the satellite, as well as a headphone jack.
I bought this little bridge to connect to my D-Link 614+ access point. During setup, it immediately found the D-Link and I was connected without issue. Unfortunately, this would only last for a random amount of time, usually a few hours, but could go for a day before disconnecting. The only solution was to power cycle the bridge. I returned it and bought a D-Link 900+ AP and it works flawlessly. My advice: Use the same vendor for all of your wireless equipment if you can. So far, if I don't, I usually have irritating problems like this.
i was excited when i first got this ear peice. the thing about this ear peice, i would have to constantly adjust it. i felt like the tube was always sticking out from my face. its not stable, and it has way too much curve on it that the picture doesnt show and the tube is longer then what it looks like in the pictures. i was dissapointed, the retail price of this should be $10-$15 at most, if you want to spend more then that on this, its a wast.
My old white TranPod died and I needed a replacement. This is a nice one which works with my AUX plug for full car stereo sound even without utilizing the radio frequency option. This works nicely and has an extender which makes it easy to position. This is a good solution to housing your iPod in a stable place in your vehicle.
For the price, it is a very good product. It does all I need it to do-- hold a laptop.Perhaps a little more space and padding would have been helpful though.
Talking to the MR814 router it hangs on large outgoing data transfers after 70-80 Megs, and won't do anything at all until the machine is power-cycled. Works fine for web-surfing and downloads, but don't expect to do backups through it.
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 picked up this little tool for my daughter as a birthday present. She L O V E S it! Now she can go for her daily jogs and tap into her favorite local stations as well as her iPod library. Right on the price, right on the quality and right on the ease of use.
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.
Everybody just loves this product, I think I'm gonna have to buy a few more for Christmas presents in 2008.It si sturdy and stylish
I was looking for a DVD player that could play german DVD's. While a little skeptical buying something sight-unseen, I am very pleased with this unit. I've had no problems playing standard (american) DVD's, German DVD's, and DVD's burned from a DVD recorder. I ended up buying a second one for another room in the house
I burnt out 2 laptop power supplies in 2 months while plugged into an older power strip. Since purchasing this strip 9 months ago, I have had zero problems with my power supply. The layout works pretty well when I need to plug in additional devices.
Easy quick installation. Had slight problem with sound and picture, but easily solved by selecting options in computer. Company does provide consumer help.
Good clock. Does what it's supposed to do. Dual wake up works great. If you don't hear the alarm right away, it automatically gets louder until you get your lazy arse out of bed. Good times.
The new Canon Digital Rebel XTi I just purchased has been great. I have owned a Canon camera for close to 30 years, but discontinued most of my photography as a hobby due to the price of film and developing. This new camera has enabled me to get back into a hobby I enjoy with some wonderful benefits that only a digital camera can bring. It has taken me some time to remember the techniques I learned years ago and apply them to this new type of photography. Being able to take endless shots of a subject has distinct advantages, as does being able to see the results instantly. The speed of the camera is fantastic. There was no way a power winder on my old film Canon could take shots the way this Rebel does. It brings about a whole new meaning to photography. Rob McIntosh
It sad to say but the first thing that people notice in your camera equipment is your bag. How can anyone be proud of of such a cheaply bag when you carry premium lenses and camera. I would not carry 4000.00 worth of equipment in a stringy bag. You could only carry one lens, with camera and flash. Or you could carry two lenses with camera only. Olympus need to look at Canons bags and give pride to the Olympus Owners.
Just built a new home theatre and used this surge protector. Does exactly what it advertises allowing multiple components to be installed at one source point and provides surge protection and insurance for a bargin price.
thank god you can buy these here. DO NOT spend big bucks on one of these at the store. these work just as good. hopefully they will last.
My husband is away (military) and I was looking for the perfect, small but clear, pictures for him. I didn't care about the frame, only the small white digital system. I was hesitant, as my MIL has a digital keychain and the picture quality is horrible. I was pleasantly surprised at the picture quality and the ease of both looking at pictures already on an SD card and transferring pictures from the computer. I love that I can use either batteries or the included plug. Everything was soooo easy that I did not even need to read the instructions to begin. I also purchased the small case to put this in for travel as the album is just an added extra for later. This is the best investment for anyone looking for something very small and portable. Perfect to send a military loved one lots of pictures to keep them involved no matter how far away they are! Then, when he comes home, it's great for a portable album to carry anywhere.
This is my very first laptop i have ever purchased. I am very happy with it. Its in great condition minor scratches but its to be of expected being used. I plan on personalizing it anyway with laptop skins anyway. The screen is nice and bright everything runs and looks great. Havent gotten the internet yet but I couldnt have asked for a better first time computer. Also the packaging was great!! I would buy from this seller again and again. THANKS!!!
Nice little receiver, If you don't need all the bells and whistles, this receiver will meet your needs. The only complaint I have is the transmitter isn't strong enough to over ride the local radio channels. The direct connect fixed that problem.
The capacity is enormous! I bought a used ipod shuffle and played around with it a bit on my pc. I already had about 400 cd's in Windows Media Player, when I loaded Itunes it converted about 30 of the cds - and then it messed up some other programs I had. I bought my dad the Iriver 512 MB for Christmas and when syncing music I discovered that it was directly compatable with Windows Media Player! So I had my husband purchase this 20 GB Iriver and I have put all my cd's on it I have 6 MB to spare. The sync'ing is easy and the sound quality on the headphones is great (better with Sony Noise Cancellation Headphones) The Iriver has made my MP3 dreams come true! :o)
Dog chewed through other charger - this replacement works with my DS lite perfectly. Would be nice if Nintendo made all chargers fit all devices.
The microphone stopped working less than one week after receiving them from Amazon. I had to pay postage to return them to Sennheiser eleven days ago, and they still don't show receiving them for repair. Again...don't waste your money.
Pros:LightweightCaller could hear me wellMute button on the wireCons:low audio volume (even with maxed out volume on phone and on the cord control)No dedicated answer/hang up button on cord
My purchase from Amazon yielded a printer that had an issue. Canon promptly replaced with a brand new unit. The printer is plenty fast. Does a great job with text, nice and crisp, which is my primary concern whenever I purchase a printer. Printing on standard paper my photos look great. Looking forward to trying them on photo paper and I imagine the results will be even better. Copying, works great and copies look near identical to originals. Scanning function works great too with scans that can be used in print and elsewhere. At $150 this printer is the way to go. Of course you could spend twice as much and get something quicker but as too quality of output I am not sure the average user would see much of a difference without magnification. I have no qualms about recommending this product. One last note... it is great to have the separate ink carts. The black is twice as large as the 3 colored carts.Thanks Canon
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 is a great sub. It beats incredibly loud considering it is rated at 1500 watts. It works great in either ported or sealed enclosures however a ported enclosure would allow more cone travel resulting in a better frequency response. Make sure you have a strong mono amp to power it. I will be getting another one pretty soon.
I enjoy this table as a compact table that allows for an easy mobile operation.
Purchased a N670U scanner, arrived in 7 days via ups ground, not bad. Followed installation directions for hardware and software, not a single problem. A real slim design, glad it has some noise to it so I know it's working--but definitely not noisy. Software worked as advertised--no problems. The Epson units are tempting but the reports of bad software scared me off. My system is an ECS K7S5A mainboard, 512mb ram, 1.4AMD/266, Gainward GEForce 2 Pro 64mb ddr, running W98. Before installation I was wondering if my USB would work, have heard of problems with this mb, but no problem.I would definitely recommend this scanner package a good buy for the money.
Product was exactly as described on Amazon. Brother fax/printer cartridge PC 301 (and the priginal fax machine 775) are excellent. Speed of delivery was incredible- 1 day. Packaging of product was excellent.
Just purchased my second set of these amazing speakers. Transferred my four year old set from my Mac set up to my bedroom system with great results. These play loud without stress or listenting fatigue, a common problem with small systems. I tried and then returned a very beautiful set of Altec Lansing 2.1's with stainless steel finish. These cost much more than the Klipsch set and tempted me. Good sound but needed lots of treble reduction to be listenable and creted fatigue after an hour of listening. Klipsch Promedia are superior. Trust me, I own very high end home theater stuff (Dali, Parasound etc) and have had many audiophile set ups over three decades, and these $150 speakers play smooth, detailed and room filling hi fidelity. Not only near field while you sit in front of your monitor but from across a large room. They do justice to jazz vocals, string bass and thumping rock and roll. Imaging is superb as well. All in all, a homerun.
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.
I will admit I am tough on Joysticks. I picked this up about a year ago and I have just ended up trashing it because it has gotten worse and worse with keeping calibration. I have even noticed that when setting the calibration in Windows the stick no longer does full movements all around the box and the Twist axis also will not max out to both sides. I also HATE the throttle control on this thing. I have had more problems trying to keep the throttle perfectly centered so I am not moving planes, Choppers, and vehicles in forward or backward direction. If you are like me and tend to max out the different axis on you joysticks and tend to push a little harder than normal this stick will drive you nuts.
He uses this every day. So simple to set up unlike the two separate things he use to have with wires running everywhere.He watches so many dvds and VHS tapes he had already worn out the two separate one and a combo. People were telling us the combo couldn't be found any more. So we are very happy with this.
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.
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.
My wife and I are both Realtors, working primarily from our home office. We already have a nice color laser printer (Konica Minolta 2300W) but needed something to replace our aged HP printer/fax.After a ton of research, I settled on the Brother MFC-8840DN. Connection to our home network was a snap. The scanner function works great, and I can send the scans directly from the unit to any of the computers on the network. Scan quality has been great, and the legal sized flatbed is a necessity when working with real estate documents. The printer has worked flawlessly, as has the fax (and tons of memory locations).The low price of consumables (a 6,700 page toner cartridge costs about 60 bucks) was another factor in buying. Beware though, the unit ships with a toner cartridge with far lower capacity.If you don't need color from your MFC, check this one out. We considered inkjet models, but the lower print quality and much higher ink costs made a b/w laser a better choice. This is a great printer, at an even better price!
I had bought this headset before, but it has changed. the flexloop is about worthless as it is so soft, it will not hold in place. Also the sound quality is greatly diminished. Looking for a replacement now but can't seem to find one that was as good as the ones I used to get from Jasco Products.
This battery works exactly as described as a replacement in our Uniden cordless phones. Since it's new, I can't tell you how long it will last, but it is an Energizer, so we expect good life out of it.
I've owned a Nikon D80 for over two months and made 1200+ shots with the D80 so far. My experience with the image performance of the D80 reveals that: Pros of this camera (most important in my opinions):1. Nearly instant start up.2. 10.2 MP sensor offering better possibilities when it comes to cropping3. Prism viewfinder with grids4. Excellent usability5. Most default settings are very reliable6. Bright LCD monitor on the back7. It is small and light enough so that the middle finger of my right hand don't hurt after 200 shots in an afternoon without a tripod. Highly recommended to anyone has small hands like mine.and on and on...Cons:1. Metering. The D80 has a very strong tendency of over exposing and its over exposing behaviour is not consistent. I was constantly turning the exposure compensation up and down between 0 EV and -2 (!!!) EV when doing landscape or street shots. On D80 it is very easy to adjust the compensation but still you need at least 10 seconds to press the +/- button, test shoot, looking at the monitor, if not right, execute the action loop again....it has been very frustrating to me sometimes. During a time-critical shooting like a sudden event on the street, the need of twiddling the exposure compensation all the time might make you miss the most interesting moment. And since the memory capacity is always limited no matter how high it is, doing bracketing or shooting raw all the time is not really practical. I really really really wish Nikon could fix this problem in the next version of the firmware for D80.2. The diffraction is easily visible when the aperture is smaller than f/13. However for "tact sharp" landscape shoots, f/22+ is usually desirable.These are the only two things which have been bothered me. I would like to give it a 4.5 star, rounded to 5.When I am on the run, I use the automatic/default setting a lot. The most impressive automatic setting on the D80 is "night scene (landscape)" mode. The over exposure in daytime might be a failure of D80, but it turned out such a nice feature at night. All my night shots using the automatic night mode look brilliant and vivid. D80 not only outperforms other DSLRs on the automatic night scene (landscape) mode, but also beats my manual settings most of the time when shooting city lights.
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.
first let me state that these are my first high end headphones, and i know nothing technical about sound and headphones.the best headphones i've owned before these 280 pros were theSony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups.i want to start off by talking a little bit about the bass on the sennheiser hd-280 pros.now i've been doing research for months on headphones under $150. i read alot of great reviews for the hd-280 pro's and that's why i bought these.but in many of the reviews, alot of people have talked about the bass not being as punchy, as they'd like.so when i got these headphones, i was expecting muted bass.that's a bad thing as i love techno. . .and i LOVE lots of bass.what i didn't expect. . .was for the bass to be so powerful and clear.i mean WOW! these headphones create amazing bass.i really don't know what people are talking about with the bass lacking.the bass in my techno songs is very deep, very powerful, very immersive, and best of all, it's so clean and clear.i'm not exactly sure how to explain it in words.the bass is just blowing me away though. it sounds just like bass is suppose to sound to me, and with these headphones, it's like all my favorite techno songs are just so much more enjoyable.it's made my music better. . .and not just a little. . .but ALOT.i'm also very impressed with how much noise these headphones cut out.when i'm listening to a bassy song, i can't even hear myself talk. it's pretty amazing.even just putting the headphones on with no music, it cuts out a tremendous amount of noise around me.i'm very impressed.and last of all. . .very comfortable.they are big, and bulky.but extremely comfortable.the padding on the ear cups provides more then enough cushion, and the cushions on top of the headband is a nice touch.i can wear these for hours with no discomfort at all.and i wear glasses. no discomfort at all.over all i'm absolutely blown away with these headphones.i've never put on a pair of high end headphones, let alone owned a pair.i've missed out on alot with my music.the sennheiser hd-280 pro's just add so many more dimensions to my music. it's mind blowing.
Maybe my ear is not as well in tune as others are, but these speakers sound great to me. I went to Best Buy and checked these speakers out in comarison to lots of others, both more and less expensive. These sounded the best and you don't have to worry about a bulky subwoofer.I haven't noticed any hissing sound that others have reported. I do hear kind of a popping sound when I use them to listen to YouTube videos on my PS3 but that is due to my network connection because they sound fine on my PC.Something I really like about these speakers is that you can play audio from two sources at the same time. So, if I am playing a PS3 game and I don't like the game music I can connect up my PC and listen to Spotify.The only thing that stopped me from giving this 5 stars is that I don't like the fact that there is not light indicating when the power is on. The sound is spot on (for me).
Cartridge advertised as HP 51A in "retail packaging." To me that means the blue and white HP box that I would find in a retail store. When cartridge arrived in plain brown box with reseller's own generic label on it, wrapped in a layer of bubble wrap rather than in HP egg-crate material for shock absorption, I contacted amazon and then GoFastParts. GoFast rep was totally reassuring--its genuine HP that we buy in bulk, it's in "our" retail packaging, it's factory-fresh, just open the black plastic sleeve and try the cartridge in your printer and everything will be ok. So I cut open the black plastic and took out the toner cartridge, which was caked with toner, which got all over my hands and white shirt. He, GoFastParts and HEY, AMAZON: retail packaging means retail packaging. In case you don't find 20 words yet about the product: Genuine HP 51A toner cartridges are great products that I have been using for years, but this particular exemplar was less than worthless because it leaked toner all over me. There, that's 20+ words about the product. This is my third attempt to leave feedback about a lousy transaction. Post this one, please.
The JBL speakers have great sound and the remote that comes with the speakers is a much needed item. We have music going all day and when I'm at my desk on the phone I need to have no back ground sound so it's great to be able to hit the mute button. There was one glitch in the whole process of getting the speakers set up. The remote did not work. When my husband went on line to return and get a new remote he ran into a site that wanted $25 to answer his questions about the remote not working!!! No way! A good old fashion phone call got us a new remote shipped FREE and fast.
These headphones have an excellent sound quality for the price. It has a deep bass that, in my opinion, is well balanced with the highs and lows. I play bass guitar, so I tent to enjoy a bass that is a little more pronounced rather then being subdued. The headphones themselves, while large in size, are comfortable and durable. My wife stretched them to their limits to place this on her belly so our soon-to-be-born son can listen, and there was no damage or stretching on the part of the headphones. After having used earbuds for so long, I am amazed at the nuances in my music and movies that I can hear with these headphones. Great job Sony!
These are very good for the money. My only real complaint is the cords seem a little bit lite, I would like to see a heavier gauge sheath on the cord, outside of that no complaints.
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.
Its good deal for the price. The menu system seems a bit cryptic..but overall no complaints. Would recommend this product.
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.
Don't wait for Amazon to list the new version of the Ipod! People should be buying the older version now....and here's why. The older version (or current Amazon version, Model #M9244LL/A) is $299 and comes with a docking station, remote, headphones, carrying case, and AC adapter. If you like these extra's (and I think most of us do), you're getting all of it free. If you had to buy these things elsewhere, like on the Apple website, they come to a total of $210. Now, lets look at the newest Ipod (Model #M9282LL/A). It costs $299, but doesn't come with any accessories. If you then went out and bought the accessories above, your total cost for everything would come to $509. So the difference in cost between the Amazon Ipod and the new Ipod is $210. The only benefits you get from the new version are 4 extra hours of battery life, and a new &quot;click-wheel&quot; feature which isn't all that special. They're both small, and almost the exact same size. So in the end, the question is, &quot;Is 4 extra hours of battery life and this click-wheel thing worth $210?&quot;. Not for me!
I love this gadget. Road trips are one of my favorite pastimes and my Maestro is always with us. I recently purchased a second Maestro 4000 for my father's birthday and he is just as happy with his. It has all of the necessary bells and whistles to get me from point A to B and I don't have to print up maps from online sites anymore. It quickly reroutes when taking a detour and has a simple "get me home" button. Highly recommended.
I have this radio for two weeks now. I am very satisfied with the reception of AM, FM and Short Wave -- very sensitive. Has great sound. The only negative is the lack of being able to preset the stations. Would buy the radio again - worth the money.
although well hyped and styled the sound quality is poor. These should have been been labeled as 'NO BASS' earbuds. While they sound better than the Ipod buds (well anything would) the sound is tinny and lacks any hint of bass , period. Anyone would be better off with the Koss sparkplugs at 1/3 the cost
I had read some reviews on other web sites about this Zenith LCD Z17LZ5R TV. Some of the reviews were critical of it's looks but overall gave it pretty good marks in most other areas. I really like the looks or should I say non-looks of this tv. It has a silver/gray very non-descrip case that blends well into the wall were I have it mounted in my kitchen - just what I was looking for. I didn't want it to stick out like a sore thumb just blend into it's surroundings. Of course the most important thing is the quality of the picture and sound. It has a crisp, clear, and bright screen. Color rendering is excellent and sound out of it's speakers is good but not fantastic. I found sets of similar quality that were somewhat cheaper but in the end decided to go with the Zenith name. I have owned several Zenith sets previously and they have always given me good service with little or no trouble. If the sound would have been better and the price a little less I would have given it 5 stars.
This is not a good camera, but a good video camera.Purple Fringing is horrible, and image quality is way worse than its main competitor: The Panasonic family of megazooms. Purple fringing happens easily for megazoom cameras if the lens is not top-notch. S3 IS got poor glass.Canon S3 IS only has one advantage over the Panny: excellent video functions. You can actually zoom when taking a video, which the Panny cannot.Future buyers, please go to your local store and try this one out with the Panny side by side, copy the photos to your laptop, and zoom in to see the purple fringing difference. [...]
I purchased this radio after seeing the glowing review here. But I regret so much now. The radio broke after a month of gentle use. The power button does not turn it on any more. Got an exchange, and a new unit, but the same thing happened. The radio just doesn't turn on any more. Two times in a row, the durability issue of the radio is highly questionable. Be aware.
I have a 5gb but a lot of the H10's are having the same problem. I can play all of the songs that I owned myself but everything through the subscription service has run out and can't be reinstalled. I've done a little research about the disappearing MP3 player and it appears to be a problem that is affecting a lot of the H10's and 1 other model I can't remember right now and iRiver can't figure it out; although I've been told they are trying desperately to find the bug....So buy with caution....
I like the icarplay very much. The only thing to make it better would be better reception. It is very neat and easy to use in my car while driving.
I can't vouch for the other reviewers here, but I use a Sony Spressa CRX-140E CD-RW drive with these disks and the only coasters I get are the ones I've accidently caused (due to buffer overruns while accessing other programs when burning, burning the same files twice accidently and cancelling the burn job, etc.) and not because they're a low-quality product. I've gone through probably about 250 of them, too, for various client projects.Frankly, I switched from Sony to Samsung and then to these, and I find their quality to be quite good, and even when I've thrown them, dropped them, and spilled Coke on them, they still work. Another big plus is the *lack* of decoration on the top, as I prefer my discs nice and simple, without coloring, huge logos, or lines to write things in.I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get high-quality CD-R discs for the least amount of dough.
As usual PNY does NOT disapoint. Great product and superb delivery time, faster then I expected. T.Y.
This is a great printer. I am replacing a HP MFC 3320 that never worked right with our Macintosh computers. This one is easy to set up - only took 30 mins for all 5 computers to be set up and working. It is much quieter and quicker with great print quality. We also got the optional tray and that is wonderful.
This radio has all the features of an installed unit. Everything good but range. Not near what is advertised. Use it on a motorcycle with a headset.
These sound great. They aren't very adjustable and the fit is loose. They work well for the price
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.
I just bought a pair of these because they no longer make the Philips that I have in my other room. Again I wanted a pair of desktop 2.0 speakers for casual listening. I bought these because, frankly, the field is small and these, without any doubt have the best sound quality of any of the 2.0 systems out there. Additionally, unless you spend 150 for a nice set of 2.1's from Klipsch or Logitech, they sound much better than most 2.1's. They won't crank like some of the cheaper 2.1 systems but if you're looking for fidelity, these are the best bet. I think it's pretty sad that you have to spend 100 bucks to get a decent set of computer speakers but there you have it.In reference to my review title, I say it's Bose trickery because it's just that. The engineers at bose are incredible at making things sound big when they're not. The thing is you don't really know why it's not the real thing unless you do a side by side comparison which is unfair because these speakers are so small. In any case, these speakers have a wonderfully airy quality to them. They aren't super directional which can be a problem with small speakers. They reproduce acoustic bass nicely a la Diana Krall, Victor Wooten, Mingus and the like. Bass response is acceptable. They don't turn up loud enough to clip or distort but they do turn up loud enough to rock out at your desk or fill a small room or office nicely.Hip hop and rap bass lines are handled competently however, as I mentioned, it only sounds big. The bass doesn't shake the floor, it's an illusion of bass. I'm not sure how better to put it. Bose have been doing it for a very long time and I've warmed up to it, especially for this kind of application. You get to enjoy your music without being a bother to your neighbors.Nuts and bolts, the speakers come with a wall wart of typical size, a 1/8" to rca cable and 2 speakers. The right speaker has the amp, inputs and controls. The left speaker only has a connecting cable which is about 6' in length. If you want the speakers further apart than that you'll have to get a headphone extension cable. One nice thing I didn't realize is that it has 2 rca connectors. Very cool to be able to connect more than one source without having to unplug a permanent source, like your computer. Incidentally, I think a great application for these speakers would be as an external speaker setup for a flat screen TV. With so many HDTV's coming with increasingly terrible speakers this is a great work around and the speakers are small enough that they can be hidden inside a TV cabinet relatively easily.
The Good: Great price, Small size is great for hiking, travel & concerts. Takes fairly good pictures & software is easy to use.The Bad: Having to hold the binoculars very steady for a good focused picture, which is very hard to do. Take extra batteries, they don't last long.
Microsoft Fingerprint ReaderThe little device works, but as it says only on IE and windows login.The windows login screen does change, it defaults to the fingerprint reader, but has a button for "other credentials"Installation went without a problem, I would change the installation so the message that says "plug in the fingerprint reader" goes away when you plug it in.I had a problem registering my thumbprints, so I just used all my other 8 digits (in case I cut or scratch a finger).The bright red LEDs stay on all the time, it would be a lot better if they didn't come on until a finger was near or on the device.There is a way to backup and move the password files around - it is inthe import and export menu options.I like the wasy you can select certain fields of the login screen, and what button to use to "submit" when you create the login info. I am also using roboform, and am running both. Once again, the limitation of the fingerprint reader only works on IE. (And nothing works on Chrome!).This is a good way to have your spouse have access to all your files etc if something hap
This product works well with the other products we bought and we actually have a lot of local channels now..
Even though I own a CanonEOSD20, this is a great camera I would like to carry around always in my pocket, This camera is sleek and loaded with lot of features, especially I like the Focus and Exposure lock AND the handheld-shake free Image-stabilizer option. Kudos to the Design team. I love it.
We bought this for my father who is definitely tech-challenged. After driving all over my very rural area to test it out, we were all highly impressed. My dad could program it with no problem. I highly recommend this unit for the less tech-savvy. Great price, great product!
I love Sony cameras. Started with the P50(2MP - the camera that you can "be at peace" to lend to friends!), then S75(3MP - absolutely superb macro shots!), 77A(4MP - "cheap" compact & sharp camera for my work - construction site), V1(5MP - compact semi-pro gear with optional tele attachment, to complement the 828 for my photo outings), T1(5MP - the talk of town! & the truly take anywhere!) & finally this baby! I had it since February & yes I know the good & the bad of this stuff. I guess all of you are FULLY aware of the good side of this camera but as for the MINOR "bad" news, here are my suggestions:1. Digital Noise -(i) Go to www.neatimage.com & 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!(ii) Turn off the sharpening tool on the menu. It helps! You can always do the Photoshop sharpening later. (Note: Big Noise drop for my T1!)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 & keep your aperture range between f4-f8 & 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!Special Notes:(i) By the way, I can't find a pro lens that can do f2-f2.8 for 28mm to 200mm. There is nothing like it. Period!(ii) Nobody takes NO-Light shots(eg. Singapore Night Safari- candle light brightness!) better than Sony. Ask the pros!
I compared these to Bose and two other brands that are in demo walls at Best Buy. The JBL'S had the tightest base of the four along with excellent highs. So I decided to get a set, I found them on Amazon for less than half the cost including shipping, recieved in quick order, installed them on an older 5.1 system as my rear surrounds and I just love the sound they produce, will be buying one more set when I upgrade to the newer 7.1 setup in the near furture. I can't hardly wait.
I love my stainless pressure cooker and would recommend it to anyone who prefers stainless steel cookware. I really like how easy it if to clean stainless cookware.
This is the worst printer we have ever owned. Unless you want a useless pile of junk don't buy this. We bought it because we wanted an All-In-One printer, although we mainly used it for just printing. We don't print a whole lot...in fact...we owned it for over a year and still were using the original ink it came with. We went to print a one page document and it said "Paper Jam". We cleared the jam...no biggy...and it's been a paper weight ever since. We cannot get the paper jam error to clear even though there is no paper in it. We've followed all of HP's troubleshooting ideas, which are just a huge waste of time. After chatting online with an "HP Tech" for 20 plus minutes, we were finally told it was a hardware problem and that since our warranty was up we were basically SOL. After searching the web we've realized this is a VERY COMMON problem. HP refuses to acknowlege it as a poor design flaw and hides behind the expired warranty. Don't expect HP to stand behind their poorly designed product, unless you're willing to pay another $70 to "upgrade" your warranty. Buyer Beware. I'd give it zero stars if that were an option.
Bose is a smart company that has always profited from shrewd marketing and pretty good stuff, but this unit is a GREAT VALUE. It sounds wonderful, and even though it may not be "high-end" audio equipment, it approaches it quite admirably. I traded up my old Bose Wave CD player for this unit with its changer, and I can't stop playing with it. This one is bang for the buck!
After a long wait, this camera finally shipped before Christmas. The color is great, a high quality lens, the camera is fast, and EIGHT megapixels, well that's just AWESOME! The 7x optical is also plus. I pondered purchasing a Canon 10d until I read about Sony's 8mp f828 due out in November. Despite the delay (and it's already on back order again) it was definitely worth the wait. At $999.00 it is an incredible value. At this time, you can't get close to 8 megapixels at this price. The body has a nice feel and is comfortable to hold.I planned on purchasing a digital SLR, but I did not want to get locked in to only 6mp just yet, when eight was around the &quot;affordable&quot; corner.I was using a nikon 5700, but returned it - focus was painfully slow and lens started to make a grinding noise when zoomed out. It also had way too much noise. The lens was qualtiy great along with the zoom, but it didn't make up for the negative aspects of this camera.The color on this camera is remarkable. As a graphic designer, I work with professional photos and Photoshop a great deal. We all know that Photoshop is a huge plus in the digital darkroom, but it DEFINITELY helps to start with sharp photos with a lot of pixels and great color.For the non-professional to consider: often digital photos have too much noise and not enough pixel information - something even Photoshop currently can't do miracles with. I often hear consumers comment they don't need five, six or more pixels, because they won't be making such large prints these cameras offer. However, after a photo is cropped of unnecessary background, your image needs still needs a lot of pixels to enlarge that portion. That is a problem with 4mp and below. Five is acceptable, six really good. Eight -awesome! In the next two years we'll all want 11mp or more, but you currently have to shell out $8,000 just for the camera body!There is also low noise with the f828, a problem with many other digital cameras. I absolutely love it! The color is so true to life. Beautiful! You can photograph fast-moving children and pets with wonderful results and get great indoor shots as well, an area the other cameras in this price range generally fall short. This camera truly sets a new standard, and considering it's very reasonable price tag, definitely worth it!!!
This USB drive does the job and is easy and fast to use. Great quality product.
Loved the convenience of Direct DVD-R/RW conversion. It stores 60 minutes of great video quality even in LP Format. Also, It gives very good night shots as well. It can store thousands of 1MP stills right on DVD. It came with ImageMixer Software. Just Install the Drivers and software on PC. It detected the Camcorder via USB Port and stored the Videos in MPEG format on computer. Visual Index feature to view stills and videos from camcorder/TV works great.Cons: It comes with just 1 hr battery. And the 3 inch DVD-R/RW are still costly.
I'm an architecture student so I'm computer constantly using autocad and the such. I started developing pains in my mousing hand from my old unergonic dell mouse so i decided it was time to upgrade. This is by far one of the most comfortable mice i have used. I decided to get the corded version because i didn't want to be changing batteries all the time. nice job logitech!
I have been looking for tweeters to replace the ones in my Technics SB-G920 speakers and I haven't been able to find any. I read the specs of the tweeter and deliberated for a while and finally I ordered just one. It is much to large to fit in the cabinet of the original speakers. But the tweeter's range and sensitivity I was shocked to find was a perfect match. And would defiantly recommend this tweeter to others. I will defiantly be ordering more of these tweeters. I plan to be building my own speakers at some point. The Technics are a 4 way 5 driver setup and will probably incorporate the design into mine.
Overall, a very good product and well priced. Probably wouldn't have been a bad idea to have included some lint free gloves at a higher price. I was a bit surprised to find that you have to construct your own sensor cleaning wands, although there is a pre-constructed one to use as an example.
I bought this in 2001! My 2 year old swims well thanks to this pool. I am actually able to set it up by myself. I am looking to get the 18 foot pool this year! I have no complaints but flat ground is needed or the walls become weak, and if leaned on the water pours out like a waterfall! (I learned the hard way!)Best luck with this pool!
These JBL Duet speakers truly sound great! I use them hooked up to my Ipod Shuffle and they sound awesome, for such a small 2 channel speaker set up. Do not expect major bass, because they do not have sub-woofer. They do clearly bring to the table, quality sound that more expensive speakers bring, for a fraction of the cost. I would recommend these to anyone in the market, looking for a two channel speaker system for there computer, portable audio devices or gaming.
Fast reliable service exactly what was advetised I have used it many times already and it perfoms well will purchase from this vendor again
Great product, works excellent. No noise - and No noticeable line loss on either channell. 50' and priced excellent, best I could find in long run cables.Great seller, order came quickly.
I am very pleased with this product. Great price! Great quality!
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 the Champagne speakers and found that the sound is not as good as my $50 Yamaha speakers. This sound is not especially sharp or clear and there is a faint muffled noise in the background.
Super sharp. I've even used it wide open and can't complain a bit. Stop it down and it's even better.Compared to my old 16mm Zenitar, this lens is sharper wide open then the Zenitar was at f/8-11.Auto focus is slowish but acceptable. That said, if you plan to solely use AF with this lens, then you're probably an idiot and don't deserve it.5 stars-Adam
I have purchased 2 of these cameras from kodak and The battery door cover cracked on both in the same exact spot.It is very difficult to use now.I duct tape it shut but it usually does not work. I would NEVER EVER buy from Kodak again.
I had an S5000 but it dropped it and broke. So I decided to buy this model since I loved the S5000 so much. They took away so many of the great options and quality that the S5000 had...so now I just use a small Fuji pocket digital camera and this one sits on the shelf. It is very blurry in low light and has very little shake control. I would suggest going with the S5000 even with lower Megapixels it is much better quality.
If you want to catch something in the binoculars quickly without fooling around trying to focus... this is it. We live on a lake and we always have something in the wild to catch our eye. This has been very beneficial to have the focus there at all times. They are a bit bulky and somewhat heavy but an excellent pair of binoculars. The "shake" with the power is not bad like we thought it would be. I can not say enough about Bushnell as a company. They support and back their products like I have never seen in ANY other company. I will ALWAYS buy this brand from now on because of this.
I'm happy for all the reviewers for whom this product worked out, but it was a disaster for me. Just to hit the high points:(1) The set-up instructions had bizarre blind spots which left me without guidance on key issues.(2) Once it was set up, the wireless connection dropped incessantly -- more or less every twenty minutes -- no matter what I did (and I spent hours trying to solve the problem).(3) The wireless connection could not survive distances of more than 4 or 5 feet, even with no walls or other obstructions in the way. (Note that I was using both the Netgear router and Netgear wireless cards).(4) My first call to the help line started with 45 minutes on hold. The second time I called help I waited on hold for 45 minutes before the system hung up on me (with no indication why). I called back and waited another 25 minutes before the system hung up on me again. I called back a 3rd time, and got through after 35 minutes.(5) The help people I spoke with were very friendly and eager to help, but nothing they offered helped even the slightest bit. For example, they directed me to a system upgrade that was supposed to solve the problem of dropped connections; it made absolutely no difference whatsoever. They suggested various other tactics, but none made a difference. I sank hours into implementing their suggestions -- all wasted.(5) Finally, help told me that they would research the dropped connection issue further and get back to me. They never did. I doubt they meant badly; much more likely, Netgear refuses to provide even a fraction of the funds necessary to sustain a workable help line.Reading other reviews, I guess it must be true that this product works for some people. But I've got good basic equipment, am generally able to make computers (etc) do what they're supposed to do, and gave this product many hours of effort, and it was an absolute failure. Maybe the product is finicky about what other products it will work with; or maybe Netgear's quality control is so bad that the quality of individual units varries enormously. Either way, I'd say its not worth the gamble. There's no reason to risk the kind of frustration this product caused me. Save yourself the ulcer.
The film canisters I've got are broken- they won't wind in any of my cameras, the cases are cracked a bit, and they just can't seem to work in either A) My Canon AE-1, B) My Minolta, or C) My Holga35mm . Waste of money- wouldn't ever do it again.
After 2 years of reasonable quality, the picture began to intermittently lose the blue colors on-screen and the motion would blur. Eventually this became a permanent situation. As the TV was out of warranty, the customer service rep suggested i take it to an authorized service center for repair.The repair center diagnosed that the LCD panel was defective and would need to be replaced. They recommended that i contact Toshiba again to see if they would stand behind their product as the panel was defective. Customer service was moderately friendly, but kept falling back on their 1-year warranty and told me i should have bought an extended warranty. Even though the panel was defective they would bot replace it for me. At one point a manager (this was the 3rd level up from rep to supervisor to manager) told me that they have a less than 1% failure rate which, if you read the reviews of this TV, seems like a lie. I truthfully never expected Toshiba to stand behind their product, but i didn't expect this either:Cost of TV brand new - $715Cost of replacement panel (not including labor) - $1438 and that was the price Toshiba sets!Basically, this horrible company wanted me to pay more than double what i bought the set for, just to repair it.I truthfully feel betrayed by Toshiba and I'll never, ever, ever buy a single one of their products ever again. I'll also be sure to share my experience with everyone i know and caution them never to buy a Toshiba product either.
I purchased this card thinking it would be a great match for my rig. Boy, was I wrong. The product has a terrible snap/crackle/pop issue that happens randomly whenever I listen to anything. It apparently only happens with using Windows 7 64-BIT and have more than 4GB of RAM in your PC. All the drivers and fixes I've tried to get rid of the issue haven't worked, and I'm just about ready to snap this card in half over my knee.DO NOT BUY THIS CARD.
Normally I review STRICTLY books...but this product annoyed me so much, I had to review it. I took this scanner to the Martinsville race this past weekend and was VERY disappointed. I was under the impression the headset was attached to the scanner, but instead you get a cheap pair of headphones that are inserted into your ears, and the earmuffs go over them to muffle the noise.Well, throughout the race the earpieces kept falling out of my ears, and I spent pretty much all of the race trying to adjust them so I could hear. And the signal was very poor. While I picked up the local radio stations with clarity, the race stations were muffled and kept cutting out. Luckily I have an extra race headset, and am hoping that it'll work with the scanner.Also, whenever you change the batteries, you need to re-program all the drivers back into the scanner. This REALLY made me mad seeing as how I had to change batteries in the middle of the race, then sit there and re-program in 30-something drivers while also trying to pay attention to the race that I paid to see.Overall, I can't believe Nascar approved these scanners. They are poorly constructed, and are pretty much glorified walkmans. If I wanted a walkman, I wouldn't have paid $149 for one. Hopefully I can use it with a real headset, but we'll see. The only thing this scanner has going for it is that it looks good, but in the end, I'm just really unhappy with this product.
Not meant for the HDTV/ LCD times. After 45 min. the RF IN stopped working, so Magnavox needs me to MAIL in the TV for replacement. This is the worst attempt of HDTV I ever seen. It is like a no name brand that should be blank. I would not buy a Magnavox anything Digital Video display again. Everyday the set looks as if it ages 1 year and if it last longer, that would be the only good thing to say. The TV sounds as if lightning is going through the speakers and is as bad as the display which looks like lightning struck it. No way will you ever get a picture that looks like Magnavox 15MF605T 15" LCD Flat Panel TV image on the web page.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the prints, given the low price of this printer. I have no regrets over this purchase. Set up intstructions were clear and easy to follow. On screen menus are easy to follow. You can print directly from your memory card without even using a computer. All in all, I would highly recommend this product.
Hardware : MR814 802.11b (v1) coupled with WG511 802.11G version PCMCIA card from Netgear. 802b cards are priced similar to g cards.802.11b &quot;speed&quot; more than adequate for Internet applicationsWorks without much configuration. Have not used all features yet, such as filtering, forwarding etc.Used in DELL XP and Win2K notebooks for several weeks now.Wireless application in XP has trouble waking from hibernation sometimes. Win 2K much better, but Win2K more stable in general between these two machines anyway.Reliable usage, although at one time consistently dropped connections. This was because of interference from someone else neaby using the same channel (Maybe Source of other problems noted here); so changed channel and ok.Upgraded to latest firmware which fixes time of day from NTP severs amongst other things.Have connected behind existing Linksys router connected to Cable Modem. This did not require any configuration changes, although check for router protocols used in both, i.e. RIP.Occasionally have to reboot one or both routers, although this isn't that frequent; stable for days, weeks.
Fuji has long been known for their superior film quality. Their Mini-DV film is no exception. Fuji is the only film that I have used in my Canon Mini-DV so I can't give you a comparison of other films, but the FACT that I haven't used any other film but Fuji speaks volumes. If you want a quality picture (which you obviously do since you have a mini-dv camcorder) then you need a quality film. I have read that &quot;cheap&quot; film can mess up a camera, I wouldn't know because I use Fuji.
I purchas3ed this product after carefully doing my homework. It is a highly rated product and a good price here at Amazon.I recievd the unit today after only 4 days with super saving, free shipping. HOWEVER, the unit is NOT new as described but Refurbished. This is a big disappointment and I will be returning the unit. A local retailer will have it on sale, NEW for $749. in a couple of weeks.
I bought this opener to replace a Wayne Dalton iDrive opener that gave up the ghost after 7 years of reliable, though noisy, operation. That iDrive was really fickle and required me to set the door springs "lighter" to get the opener to work. After I removed the broken iDrive I rebalanced the door to get it ready for the Liftmaster.I like the Liftmaster for the same reason I originally tried the iDrive: it does not require any overhead infrastructure to mount the opener. The compact nature of the Liftmaster Jackshaft is personally appealing to me, in part because I am 6'=9" tall and anything overhead is a hazard to my head!The most difficult part of the installation was cutting the torsion bar of the garage door to properly position the Jackshaft motor where I could secure it to the stud next to the door. Actually installing the opener and all the accessories - though time consuming (I did not rush the job) was quite simple for this very experienced, mechanically inclined do-it-yourselfer. The instructions were very well written and thorough. I did not ever need to contact customer service. Once installed, the opener worked the first time - a pleasant surprise after my experience with the iDrive; no need to reset torsion springs this time! I do still need to add an outlet near the opener so I don't need an extension cord to power it - minor job I'll get to later today.I also bought a wireless outdoor keypad, a small remote FOB, and I reprogrammed the Homelink button in our car, and all of those programming operations worked perfectly.I am very happy with how quiet the opener is. It is a bit slower than the old iDrive, but not so much to matter. I like the sensor feature on the remote activation pad that lights the light when it senses body heat - no more wandering in the dark garage after the light times out!It's only been a few days, so I can't comment on long-term reliability, but I can certainly say I am very happy with the product, the instructions and the ease of installation.
I found the Palm Z22 small and limited compared to the other Palms I've used. Now that I'm retired I thought this smaller version of the Palm would be fine. But I miss the larger screen and capabilities of the Tungsten, and may end up going back to it.
This product, a replacement Garmin Mount, broke 10 days after I received it. I then had to buy the Garmin one locally for at least double the cost. Then I had to return the broken one which is a hassle. Don't waste your time or money on this item.
I connected this switch to my current LinkSys Etherfast Cable Router and expanded my network to 8 100mb connections. Total setup time was 5 minutes. Performance and ease of use is awesome. With the current rebates you cannot beat this!
Great job of engineering. Holds all imformation after powerfail so you don't have to spend 15 min reentering everything.
This ain't no lounge chair but if you need to sit as I do after surgery on both knees, this little bugger is not bad at all ! I am a very big guy and standing long periods kills my knees. If I can have a light item strapped under my daypack that "presto" gives me a seat that will truly support me and let me get off my feet than I am very happy.I would buy this again !
could be no fault of seller, rather, the manufacturer, but this cable does not work well, the picture fades out to VERY pink, and distorted, then goes back to looking correct..... over and over... This is running from my Uverse receiver, to my Hauppauge PVR-150 TV card in my PC.
great product... only 4 stars because I feel the plug could be a bit smaller, but 5 stars in my mind
I needed to replace an old typewriter I sue to fill out various forms and documents. The price is right and it has the features that I need.
This little clock radio is just what I needed to replace a 25+year-old one that had developed serious difficulties. It has all the basic functions, dual alarms, enough heft to feel it will stay on the nightstand and it gets, loud and clear, my favorite radio station. When I ordered, this item wasn't carried by Amazon but by an affliated merchant, but the total cost (if one has Prime) is just about the same. If you are looking for an easy to use, unobtrusive alarm clock-radio, this is an excellent choice. Oh, and the dimmer for the clock really does dim, in case that matters to you.
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 own a Jeep Wrangler, and wanted an aftermarket cd player, because the stock just wasn't cutting it after 6 years of use. I was on a budget, and wanted an aux input for my ipod. The setup is great, I get great radio reception, great ipod playback (not extremely loud), and it looks fine in the dash. I had a friend of mine install it and touch up the open area where the old 1 1/2 player was. The best thing about this player, I don't have to worry much about anyone unzipping the back window and stealing it!
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.
The Cybiko is very cool. I recently got it for the holidays. When you are getting started it is a little hard to download games but after a day or two it becomes easier. Eventhough you can only go up to 300 feet away to chat my nextdoor neighbor has one so we can chat from our houses and some friends of mine have them so we can do a big chat. I reccomend it to you if people have it around you. Some of the games are very bad but you can just download the good ones. I reccomend it to about everyone who likes to chat and loves to play games. :-)
it is bulky but does the job well. my original battery would charge any more. this one I just have to take off to get my camera into the bag.
This pink fishbone was a great playful tool for our daughter. She often complains how her ear bud style ear phones get tangled up in notes while in transite. Her fave color right now is pink... so it made for a cool gift for a high graded school subject final exam.
I bough a fancy $50.00 gorilla pod that you can wrap around things and bend and i could never get a photo with a straight horizon utill i switched to the ultrapod the ridged construction makes it easy to set up (Straight) and shot even if it doesn't look as cool as a bendy pod it works ten times better.
While the service is pretty fast, the product itself is not working. Only one output is working. The signal of the other output is very weak (either image in TV screen is flash or nothing at all in TV screen).
There is no way to get this camera to work with Windows 2000 or XP. On their website they say they have no plans to fix this problem.
I recently bought a Netgear wireless router and was extremely dissapointed with my purchase. I bought it because i have a centrino equipped notebook. Installation was very easy and simple. My laptop immediately detected the signal. However, it seems that around every 20 minutes my computer said "wireless connection unavailable"I have a friend that sets up wireless networks for a living. The problem seemed to stump him and he could not maintain a steady connecton with his computer meaning that it was a problem with the router.So I returned it and bought a Linkskys router insted. It is definitely worth the extra money for its reliability
I bought this headset originally to use for videoconferencing, but have found that it makes an excellent gaming headset as well. The headset is very comfortable, the sound is excellent, and the mic works fine for my purposes. I haven't seen or used anything better, and I actually don't use external speakers any more because I prefer the headset. You can rock out to mp3s or waste Ts in Counter-Strike, all without waking up your wife in the middle of the night. Nice!
I just purchased this television/vcr, and I absolutely love it! It is perfect for those with limited space, and since I am about to graduate from college and move to an unknown place, I know it won't be a hastle to lug this baby around. It's also white, which makes it blend in with the decor. This television has more features than I was looking for, but I am happy about them. There is a night feature, which adjusts the brightness of the screen to allow for the change of light at night, the VCR leaves a nice info code on anything you tape for easier search, and there is a commercial skip, so when you tape your fav show, you can just press it and miss the commercials. I am a TV Production major and I work with a lot of digital equipment and there are inputs for audio and visual equipment to be added easily if needed. I highly recommend this television for those who are in dorms or getting their first apartment. There are handles in the back for easy transport. A delightful addition. The alarm feature allows you to wake to a FM radio station (did I mention it had a remore-operated radio also-saves room!) fav video or tv station. And the close-captioning feature on mute allows me to know what's going on when I am on the phone. Love it, Love it, Love it.
I found this product to work very well for my fax machine. It was very easy to set up.It worked just like it said it would.I would recommend this product for a hassle free experience. I would purchase again.
I recently traveled to Souther France for a week. We rented a car in Nice airport and mounted Nuvi 270. That was it! It worked fine in less than a minute and user interface was very intuitive. Never lost a one way or round about. I will use it in US in July and see if it works fine.
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 also own the more expensive gunmetal v-moda's, they sound and look great. These however are just as impressive sounding. Get these over comparibly priced sony's or philip's, you will be surprised.
way beeter than my onkyo htib 20 gauge wire im upgrading my home theather system so i decided to also upgrade wire. becareful when striping wire make sure not to cut wire strands.
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 is a pretty decent VCR/DVD combo. We'd have some trouble playing the newer dvds. Other than that, its good.
This product was exactly as stated in it's description. It serves it's purpose effortlessly. I will recommend this product to everyone. I love this product it has saved me money on a not getting eickets by alerting me as soon as I get close to a a police radar.
These are small and lite and pack a serious punch across all ranges of sound. Great bass with well defined mids and highs. For the price they are a must have accessory even if they are not your primary buds.
I have been using this battery charger for approximatley one year, and I couldn't be more pleased with it. While on vacation this past month, I wore out all my camera batteries. I plugged in my battery charger (which I fortunately had the foresight to bring with me) and in a half hour, I had four fresh batteries in my camera and a set of four spare batteries in my case. The batteries are long lasting, and the charger works quickly as advertised.
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.
Just wanted to say that I was quite amazed at the reception I got using this antenna here in Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area. My intention was to get to my roof and mount it there ... but wasn't able to figure out a way to do that. I did test the antenna in my apartment (I live on the 1st floor of a two unit building with absolutely NO line of site to the transmission towers from within my apartment), and the reception was stunning. The only issue was that, because of being on the 1st floor, the tv signal would zone out about every 10 minutes for about 10 seconds until the antenna could recapture the signal. I ended up returning the product ONLY due to the fact that I couldn't figure out a way to get up to the roof of my apartment to mount this antenna there. I have no doubt that there would have been flawless reception using this antenna from my roof ... based on how good the reception was in my cavelike apartment. Will reorder in the future when I can figure out a cost effective way to my roof.
I am satisfied with the overall performance of this product.As I read in other reviews, the instruction info was spartan at best.I was surprised that the system was 3 seperate pieces, 2 speakers and the player. In the picture it looks like one unit.Overall, it is worth the price !
I had the same problem with this hdmi switcher. Worked fine the first day but turned it on the second day, and only one port worked. Very frustrating. Would definitely NOT recommend.
Seriously, the best value for your money in the earbud market. These have been out a while, but don't think they aren't still great. I've had other brands of earbuds, but Sennheiser will always be my favorite. Certainly you'll get better sound quality from their more expensive models, but really the quality from these buds is outstanding and you really can't beat it for the price. The best thing you can do for yourself if you've been using the included Zune (even their "high quality" earbuds) or iPod/iPhone headphones is to upgrade to these.
I was glad to find this product as it was the simplest of its kind I could locate online, and I haven't seen any in stores. It holds only a few pieces of paper, however - it won't support a booklet or book, for example. The clipholder sometimes falls off of the velcro that holds it to the computer, but never when I'm actually using it to hold a document. It's a nice feature that the clip swivels to different angles. It folds back out of the way when not needed, and the arm can be removed altogether if needed.
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.
Product is exact replacement for inside a CD/DVD burner. Tech support wanted $800.00 to repair, but this fixed it for just a few well spent dollars. Thanks
A very serviceable head for a compact tripod/scope combo.Very light, smoothly slewed, locks exactly into place, with QR plate included.Excellent value for the money.
After our Cyberhome multi-region died (I noticed another reviewer hated Cyberhome as well), we decided on the JVC XV-NP10S multi-region player. It was a hard decision, as you may have noticed all the multi-region players are obscure companies and JVC was the only brand that I felt comfortable buying. The refitted version of the JVC seemed to be getting good initial feedback, so we bit the bullet. So far, no problems and we're happy. The player itself is very straightforward and it's relatively good looking--slim and silver. I actually preferred the smaller boxy style of the Cyberhome, but it was a pile of ----, and at least you can stack the JVC since it's so thin. What I dislike (really, really dislike) is the blue light along the the top of the dvd slide that stays activated after you put your movie in. It's distracting and looks cheap. Some of the facing parts also look a little tacky--but I'm a stickler for details. For those reasons, I'm giving the player a 4/5. The remote control is fine and I like how easily I can find the main buttons. The shape is OK--I still don't know that I buy into "ergonomically" built remote controls--how much bloody time do I spend holding it anyways? Not too many shift functions, which makes me very happy.In terms of functionality, we've had no problems so far. I don't really feel like I can rave about it until we've had it for over four months, but it's doing a great job.I have to say the modified JVC seems to be the best available at this juncture. The retrofitting company did a great job. Several other reviewers raved about the shipping. Ours wasn't quite as speedy. I think it took about a week, but we were thrilled to get it and everything appeared to be in order.If you're interested in learning more about dvd region coding, look up the online article by Robert Silva, entitled Region Codes - DVD's Dirty Secret. A good synopsis of situation.
This is a fantastic product is the perfect size shape looks great. The battery lasts forever. I have been really pleased with this MP3 Player.
I had a learning curve to learn how to operate the flash with my camera. The instructions seemed to be an English translation of some other language by someone who was not a native of either. It took a lot of trial and error to learn how to operate the flash effectively and I am sure I have not even touched it's potential
This does not fit the standard white macbook. I ordered it in the hopes that it did and was very disappointed.
I hope to change this SD card under garanty, because it doesn't work neither with Bushnell nor with PC card reader nor camera...
Other than the lens creep I'd rate this lens a 4.5/5. Yes this isn't "L" lens quality but it's damn close. My major disappointment with this lens is where it begins at 28mm. I wouldn't consider it a perfect "walk-around" for that reason but that may be a personal preference. It's also the same reason why I didn't take this lens on a recent trip of mine. I'd prefer most of my lens's to start at a 24mm (at least). That is usually why I use a 24mm prime for candids and most uses. If this was an 18 or 24-135mm then I'd for sure give it a 5 star review. Otherwise, I think it's a great all around lens with minimal limitations. Overall I highly recommend this lens. Great IQ with great versatility. Prices are good here on Amazon so why not. Enjoy!
I have had this recorder since 1/19/04. so far i have transferred 20 vhs tapes to dvd-r, the picture is great. I bought sony for 2 reason: 1st--i don't think the dvd-ram will sell well for long--most dvd players want play them. 2nd: sony RDR-GX7 recorder records dvd-r, dvd+rw and dvd-rw. -r and +rw can be played back on most dvd players. i do not like sony vcr's, but their cd and dvd players have proven to be very reliable. i own the cdp-991 cd player which is about 8 years old and a dvd player [dvp-s360] which is about 3 years old. my point is this, i would think that the dvd player and the cd player would have some of the same parts as the dvd recorder making this recorder very reliable. Only time will tell for sure. This recoder does a good job of recording off of the tv, the picture is the same as the original. but in ths case i have to recommend TIVO for tv recording, it will do alot more for the money. hope my review was helpful
this is a good, simple case. I bought it for my XV6700.one thing that I don't like is that the elastic band on the side covers up my USB jack for my phone, so I can't charge it in the case. other than that, it has a very strong belt clip, and protects my phone well.the sides of the case are a little soft, and sometimes if I don't lock my device the screen will pick up taps.
It is my first flashdrive. Never had one before. I love this one, it's tiny and very functional. I've already transfered huge files from laptops to desktops and vice versa with no problem whatsoever. Good purchase.
I got this for my B-Day in October and now it is broken. The screen is REALLY small and the sound is horrible a waste of money! Take my advice DO NOT BUY!!!!
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.
I bought this tv refurbished from phillps outlet. It looked great. great picture. Worked for 2 days!!! Then same as others will not turn on, flashing red light. nothing works! Called factory service waiting for them to get back in touch with me. since no repair sites are within 50 miles of me, they cant have anyone come to fix it. I am out of there operating radius. Do not buy spend the extra money on a better tv!
Mine jams every once in while. Have reset it by powering it down (unplugging everything). Pain.
I had some Sennheiser HD201s, which I liked to use for listening to music (particularly rock music) and watching movies at home, and I was annoyed about how weak the bass was, and how the plug kept popping out of my computer. I decided I needed some new phones that would give a better bass response with the same quality sound of the Sennheisers, but on the cheap. These Sonys fit the bill nicely.Sony's XB series of headphones were some that I was also considering (XB-300, XB-500) because their extra-bass features sounded appealing and they were well-padded, but when I tried them in person, I found its earmuffs way too big, the bumped-up bass was rather distracting and seemed to swallow up the higher-pitch sounds (bad for rock music), and its cord was stupidly short, at only four feet. They also seemed too expensive, so I looked elsewhere.From a comfort standpoint, they're excellent. The ear padding is comfortable but not too cushy, so your ears don't feel too smothered by them. A strip of soft rubber on the inside of the headband also keeps your hair from getting squished, and so you don't have hard plastic or thick padding resting on the top of your head. The headband has a shallower curve than most headphones as well, so they don't feel as though they're "floating" over your head, and won't slide down the back. They also don't weigh very much, so they're easy to wear for long periods.The cord is a generous 12 feet, so you'll never be caught up short, but it's also more tangle-proof than the Sennheisers, since it's a single, thicker wire instead of two glued-together thin wires, and they have a soft-touch finish, making it easier to untangle, and so you can't hear it rustling. The wire also only comes out of the left ear cup, instead of coming out of both cups and joining under the chin like the XB-500's or the Sennheisers, and the plug on the end is compact without being really small, making the cord easier to manage. It's also got quite a death grip on the headphone port.Aesthetically, I think they look pretty cool. Visually speaking, their styling looks kind of busy and not particularly modern, and they could have used a better colour scheme, but I think it gives them character. Chrome detailing around each earpiece with a big "L" and "R" cut out of them makes it easier to see which earpiece is left and which is right, but more importantly, you can't put them on backwards by accident, because the speakers on the inside of the ear cups are angled to follow how your ears stick out of your head. Not only does this make them more comfortable, but it also makes them impossible to put on the wrong way. This is way more useful than a tiny little dimple on the left earpiece that you would have to grope for in the dark.The big sticking point is the sound quality, though, and I have no complaints here. They're crisp and not too warm, not overwhelmingly loud, and they handle multi-channel sound excellently. I have a set of Logitech z506 5.1-channel speakers attached to my TV, and these headphones can handle the surround mix just as well when the cord is plugged into its headphone out. The headphones aren't noise-cancelling in the strictest sense, but even on a moderately high volume, they isolate the sound really well. You can keep yourself in your music, but you're not so isolated that you can't hear the world around you when you need to. They also don't hiss when they're plugged in and no sound is being played, unlike other big headphones I've used. They do creak a little when you move your jaw, though, but only when the sound's off.There's a little switch on each earpiece (I have to ask why it's not on just one of them, since you would be unlikely to have them both in different positions, but whatever) that switch between "MUSIC" mode and "MOVIE" mode. This sounds like a gimmick to boast about on the back of the packaging, but this switch is very effective. When you click the switch to "MOVIE" mode, it softens the sound and bumps up the bass, which really makes explosions rattle in your head, and makes dialogue sound more natural. "MUSIC" mode makes the trebles sharper and makes the whole sound spectrum more crisp, without sacrificing any bass. These modes switch on the fly, so you can switch between them without stopping the music. It's an excellent and surprising little feature.They may not be too appropriate for headphones at work, since the long cord is likely to be harder to handle in a work environment and they might isolate the sound too much, and they're not great for portable MP3 players. The plug is small enough for them, to be sure, and durability's not a problem (they don't mind being tossed around my room; they're barely even scratched after a month of daily use), but they're hard to keep around your neck, and again, you'd probably be too isolated from your surroundings. For home use, though, they're superb! Great sound quality, excellent comfort, and a surprisingly useful little extra feature on them. Audiophiles or audio professionals may prefer something a little more high-end, like the AKG 701s or some of the higher-end Sennheisers, but a discerning music fan on a budget would be extremely pleased with these (they even include a 6.5mm plug adapter, if you like listening on a big stereo system).In short, highly recommended!
Headphones work great on an airplane. Remarkable improvement in enjoyment flying. Good sound quality albeit a bit flat with mediocre bass.There are probably better headphones on the market, but for this price they cannot be touched.Unless you have more money than sense, buy these instead of Sennheisers. Don't buy BOSE unless you are a sucker.
I ordered this cable to get just the length I needed to keep from having to roll up extra cable.
I bought this adapter for a an ibook/g4. I plugged in and the computer didn't register any power come in. I tried several other power sockets with the same result. I fiddled with all of the connection between the adapter and the power socket, the adapter and the computer and the connections of the adapter cords themselves. It simply didn't work at all. Nothing. I sent it back. I don't suggest anyone order this faulty device.
The shipping take very very long , I try buying this for mywife business trip , she was already back from the trip,Amazonhas not shipped to me.
when I first got this it worked very well but sometimes it woudn't turn on so I had to take out the batterys and put them back in or I needed new batterys but other than that it worked great.
This product was easy to install on the computer. It enhanced the speed by 50%.
I was initially wary of these speakers as the price was very low. Installed one of the 6.5 inch speakers and right out of the box it would not work. Terminal on speaker was loose and would not provide sound unless holding it down. Sound was terrible once signal came through. Speaker would not fit in the door either, even though the fit guide specified this speaker. Waste of money. Not worth the effort to return due to price.
Bought this and a DSL modem as a replacement for a 2Wire AT&T Yahoo modem/router combo that died. I've had it up and running for about a month and so far have one minor complaint. There is no stand to mount it vertically. I ended up hanging it on screws on the side of my computer desk. Other than that, setup was a breeze with the provided CD instructions. It connects any one of 3 laptops and one desktop in the house, anywhere in the house. I took a laptop about 90 feet away to the back corner of the yard and the connection worked fine. No drop outs or non-connections so far. It is well worth the $33 I paid for it.
I hung these under the eaves behind my garage and ran wires from mygarage stereo. Now we can have music by the fire pit in the back yard
Pretty nice frames all-around. I wasn't able to find any 4x12" frames locally at Michael's. The frames look pretty nice. I ordered 10 and got free shipping. They can sit on a desk or hang from a wall. Solid product.
Not much to say other than this is the best choice for ink for this printer. We all know that the black runs out faster so it's nice to not get it with this pack. This way the others don't pile up while they wait for there chance to out.
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.
Cannot review this product because it shipped broken and I cannot get any customer service from hand held items! So I have a broken unit that is no good to anyone!
My only complaint was that it took a little trying to get it started with the software and uploading photos. But after that, very easy. Nice product, would definitely buy again!
The Film arrived on time, sealed, and new. I am completely happy and can't wait to use it. Definitely ordering more! :)
This is my third Epson printer, purchased in June, 2001, just before a trip to Italy where I planned to take lots of digital shots. The first Epson lasted me 4 years, and the second one, a Stylus Color 800 (refurbished) is still going strong as my everyday &quot;workhorse&quot; for non-photo applications after 4 years. After poor HP experiences, I am absolutely sold on Epson.When this printer is given Epson papers to work with, it produces the most stunning (and lightfast) photos imaginable. I've actually taken some of the same digital images to a local drugstore and printed on their Kodak machines, and BOY, are mine superior!Well worth the price even though it has been superceded by faster models with individual ink tanks.I've heard fairly often that this is an ink drinker, but that hasn't been my experience. As long as you set the proper settings in the printer options panel depending on the job, they'll last a reasonable length of time.This one will keep me happy for a few more years, I trust.
I have to take one star because the unit has a design flaw. The part that lets you select what channel to use is iluminated by a very bright red LED light. The problem is it is so bright and badly placed that it's impossible to red the numbers of the channels on the unit when you are driving in the dark.MONSTER INC> if you are reading this, in version 2.0 you better put the light behind the numbers so you actually read them in the dark.Other than that this the best transmitter I have used so far.
This battery has brought new life to an old, underpowered, but reliable Dell laptop. Prompt delivery and reasonable price.
Fortunately, this product is "currently unavailable." Should it ever become available again, do yourself a favor: avoid it. It looks like it might be a decent little iPod player that one could fold up and carry from home to work to vacation spots or whatever. If you were able to listen to it before buying it, you'd realize that it's just not good enough quality for any of these purposes. Tinny, weak sound. Way, way overpriced. Too bad I had to choose even a single star to rate it.
It removed a piece of dust on my Nikon DSLR sensor. It saved me time and money to bring it to my local Nikon Authorized shop which was going to charge me $70. I highly recommend this product.
When I bought this set on 10-21-05, I did so solely by comparing picture quality at the store I bought it from. I unwisely did not check for online reviews first, since I've purchased TVs before, all of which lasted a good long time. And I've trusted the Panasonic name, having had good luck with their products in the past. And to be honest, this set has the sharpest, clearest picture I've ever seen, which was the reason I bought it. Like some others, I've not yet hooked to HD service (I bought this set to be ready for the future), and I did have a helluva time getting the SD picture darkness/lightness/color/contrast settings to my liking. But once I got it all set to my liking, I still hold that my SD picture looks so startlingly good, visitors have thought they were looking at HD.Then, I wandered over here to Amazon's review site, where I immediately got worried after reading about the troubles. But I figured the people with problems were far more likely to post than people without problems. And so, for 15 months now, I've been enjoying this TV quite a lot.This morning however, I went to turn it on, and noticed the red LED power light was blinking. Hmm, I thought, maybe the power went out overnight or something. But no, it had not. And even when we've had power outages in the past, this never happened. I pushed the power button, and nothing happened. It just kept blinking, three or four blinks, then a pause, then more blinks, on and on.To get to the power cord, I had to remove this 100 pound beast from my entertainment center, which is not fun. I unplugged it, went to eat breakfast, came back, and plugged it back in. Suddenly, it's working perfectly again...for now. But having read other reviews here, I am suddenly very afraid. I'm scared that it's only a matter of time until it fails altogether. I'm scared that I never bothered to send in my registration form. I'm scared that after 15 months, labor is not covered anymore--only the picture tube itself is for another nine months--possibly only IF I'd sent in my registration. I'm scared because I paid $500 for this set, and I'm far from able to afford another set. I'm scared of wrecking my back hauling this behemoth to a repair center, only to ultimately have to pay for either an expensive repair, or disposal.I'm rating this two stars instead of one, only because I got lucky for the moment, and it's currently working normally again. And the picture is phenomenal once you've spent a few weeks messing with the adjustments. But owning a relatively expensive item should not fill a person with fearful anticipation every time he turns on his set.
I just received this LCD Photo Chain from Electronic Express and I was able to install the software and quickly update a handful of pictures in less then 15 minutes. The Picture Viewer program was fairly easy to use. Just pick a bunch of pictures on your drives, add them to your collection and then upload the collection to the key chain. Adding more pictures to collection later on was no problem. There is a counter on the program that will only allow you to store 62 pictures max.As far as picture quality goes for the tiny LCD screen, I have to say that I am fairly impressed. It was relatively bright and colors were vibrant! The 128x128 pixel resolution was sufficient for viewing and it didn't seem that grainy as compared to other LCD keychains. The best comparison of the picture quality would be to a cell phone screen with 1 megapixel images.The make of the LCD viewer is sufficient for me but I am not sure how well it would survive key scratches and ocassional drops to the ground since the plastic feels little cheap. The buttons to power on, slideshow mode and forward & backward were intuitive.All in all, this makes a great gift for someone who loves gadgets and is somewhat tech savvy if they are going to upload images themselves. You definitely need a connection to a computer in order to charge its internal battery. I've enjoyed showing this to the guys at the office and its a sure winner as a stocking stuffer for Christmas.
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.
There's no place for an ear bud and the lowest setting for the light is still a little bright.Sound quality and reception is excellent.
I am still waiting for this article. I've emailed the guyssupposedly sending this twice. He said he would look into it, but nothing has happened. What do I do next/Jim Malone
The nikonNikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lensd80 is an exceptional camera, so easy to use and take very clear and detailed picture. I will recommend this to anybody.
I sweat profusely when exercising, and these headphones hold up to it. I find that they work better for me if I wear a cap or sweatband over them to keep them snugly in my ears. The only problem I've run into is that sometimes my ear gets so saturated that I can't hear anymore, but they're good to go once everything dries out. I prefer these to the non-folding models both for portability and fit. I do find I have to replace them every 9-15 months but I think that's because I'm not very careful to avoid snagging the cord on drawer handles and the like rather than a design flaw.
This is my second one of these. The first I bought at the local hardware store, and it had a big scratch going across the window (which is plastic), and the door frame around that was scuffed up. So I returned that one, and bought the 2nd one from Amazon. This one has a dent on the side in the back. The dent is small and doesn't look too bad (however it was several inches across). Both came in what appeared to be factory sealed boxes.Also, it doesn't sit flat, but rocks back and forth, as the bottom feet are not level, and do not adjust. I sat it on two different surfaces, and get the same rocking motion - my old microwave didn't rock back and forth sitting in the same place. The amount of rocking is at least 1/4" (ie: one of the rubber feet is always 1/4" off the ground).As others have stated, if you are interested in viewing your food thru the "window", you don't want this microwave. It's almost impossible to see inside, even when the light is on. Besides the usual tiny round holes to look thru, they added some stripes on the window, which as far as I can tell do nothing at all to protect you from microwaves since they are just paint on the plastic window. Their only purpose is to make it so you can't see if your pizza has melted into a puddle or not.If I ever get to the point of turning it on, I'll update this review with how it actually works (or doesn't as the case may be).Overall, poor quality in the build of this. I'm wondering if the rocking back and forth may be because it was dropped and the case got tweaked? I'm not sure - the door fits exactly right and opens and closes easily.Very disappointing, I was hoping to be adding a 5 star review.** UPDATE 11/21/12 **I'm on my 3rd one of these, it arrived in a box that looked like an elephant sat on it. After the last one was all dented in a perfect looking box I was afraid at what I'd find. Luckily, it was in good shape - no dents, no scratches, it sits flat on the counter. Amazing, as FedEx really put it thru the ringer - even the Styrofoam packing along top and bottom was broken into pieces. We finally got one we could actually plug in! So far it seems to work fine. I'll update my review to 3 stars, now that it works. I'm taking two stars off for the first two that were beat up, and partly because it's very hard to see inside thru the window.** UPDATE 1/2/13 **The popcorn setting doesn't work well, and seems to burn the popcorn, or burns the cooking oil without popping the popcorn or something. We've tried all kinds of variations, and it just doesn't do popcorn well. I'll have to say, it bakes potatoes very well, stopping just at the right point.Now the thing is constantly popping the dedicated 20 amp circuit breaker. So this one is also going back. It pops after a few minutes of usage. This is the third one. I'm not sure I'll get another, but the problem is, I don't see a lot of choices for counter top microwaves. The GE Profile is rated horribly.
This is a great LCD monitor. The price is remarkable for how great it performs. I had a more expensive LCD before, and it broke within a few months. The protron is still going great after a year! Not only is it reliable, but the picture quality is pretty good. Don't get me wrong, there are better TVs out there for picture quality, but this is great for the value!
More than I expected-I was hesitant to go digital-but wonder how come not sooner.=-Perfect size and downloading is a breeze.
I know it is a good idea especially for people like me who like to carry just my camera around without the hassel of a bag. Lens hood is a "pita" so is only put on when shooting outdoors in sunlight. You need to know what your baby's buttons do before covering them up. Provides much better grip than without.
The tapes were received before the recorder. They were here in plenty of time for gift giving.
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.
Have owned/used cap holders like this for at least 25 years. The last time I purchased one I paid less than $2....They are worth their weight in gold.
I have to go through lot of reviews before buying this camera. And I am not 100 percent confident about all the reviews, but after going for the camera, I am satisfied with the performance of the camera and also with all the reviews.
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 finally added this flash to my Rebel XTi kit. I had been disappointed with the performance of the built-in flash for some time (this was not unexpected) and I got tired of relying on fast lenses or a steady hand.There are two big problems with the built-in flash on the XTi:1. It is weak, weak, weak.2. It tends to overexpose things closer to the lens in portrait type scenes.There's no cure for #1, but #2 can be compensated for with some planning and postprocessing.Regardless, the 430EX II fixes both issues very very well. In full auto mode, the flash did the right thing 100% of the time - no more blown out faces in shots of people! It's also (obviously) far stronger than the pop up unit so you can get reasonable reach from it -- I'd say 2-3x the usable range of the built-in flash, maybe more.Rotating the flash head up for indirect use creates much more natural lighting than direct flash illumination, provided that you don't have very high or dark colored ceilings. If you feel that you'll be doing a lot of this sort of work, than I'd suggest going with the 580 instead. This isn't really a mark against the 430, it's just something you should keep in mind.Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this unit. I should have added it to my kit many months ago!
Antonline has the 256mb card for this price. Advertising should be corrected as it is not correct.
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.
This VGA cable was everything I wanted. Use it to connect my HP Touchsmart tx2 to my Vizio 32'' TV. High resolution graphics look nice even without HDMI support. Smooth, no pixels or distortion. Max resolution ends up around 1366x800. Build well, doesn't feel like something that is going to fall apart for a while. Happy with purchase, would buy again.
I purchased this Plasma 13 months ago, and while I didn't love it to begin with, it worked fine.Now, ONE MONTH out of warranty, there is "red snow" all over the television, especially in dark spots (shadows, black clothing, etc).In addition, HDMI 1 has died. DIED.BUYER BEWARE.
I got this mp3 player and it worked great out of the box. I didn't have any problems synching music. The sound was fine I replaced the ear-buds as son as I got it and I was quite happy with it. About 2 months after I got it things started to go wrong. It would have a system error for no apparent reason and I couldn't get it to work unless I reset the device. I upgraded the firmware, re-formatted, called samsung and tried every possible solution to get the thing to work again. In the end I wound up getting another mp3 player from a different manufacturer. I really liked this player when it worked. I would strongly recommend not buying this mp3 player it is a waste of money and time.
Setup is a snap but read the manual, the connect and power up sequence is important.I have set up two of these units; mine linked up with my cable modem automatically without a hitch, my b-i-l's needed about 5 internet addresses entered in and then it linked right up.I suggest getting the router & modem linked up and talking to each other before turning on the encryption though.If you are outdoors a tinted, low-E window or door will cause serious signal loss but that is not a fault of this unit
The Nikon Action 8x40 binoculars are terrifically sharp and bright and are a tremendous value compared to the 'bargain' binoculars offered by other manufacturers in this price range. This binocular is a sturdy, durable-feeling handful that comes with an excellent strap and solid covers for both pairs of lenses. Very sharp, accurate color rendition, easy and rapid focus. A Nikon product worthy of the name.
We are very pleased with the machine.Pros:1) small! It takes up very little room and is a snap to set up (included software to do so is cool too).2) fast! The Intel core duo processor really provides great performance for apps that are Intel native3) screen! the screen is absolutely amazing and quite spatious4) front row and remote! surprisingly useful for listening to music from across the room with the remote5) iLife is just great...if you've never used it you're in for a treat6) OS X has zero security problems that are of concern to any normal user at this time7) can run winodoze just fine. not sure why you would want to unless you have some weird app that is windoze only, but you can boot up your Mac just like a Dell (gasp!!!!).Cons:1) there are a lot of great ports, but they are on the back and are hard to get to. having them there makes things look nice though.2) wired keyboard. it's probably worth getting a bluetooth keyboard and mouse from apple and i wish that this was included with the base configuration.Seriously, if you are considering a mac this is a really great machine and amazon has it at a really great price right now.
The first time I plugged this in, it went into charge mode automatically. After it was charge, and I tried to load pictures on it, it would go back into charge mode, automatically. After several times of trying, it just quit working. It does not even turn on anymore. Don't waste your money.
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!
Bought this about 6 months ago to play movies on my TV from my cell phone. Worked fine for a few months, but the cable has now shorted out from the 3.5mm end and only plays audio out of one end. Put a new cable in place and no issues. I am generally gentle with my cables, so would contribute it to a very cheap plug. 2 stars because, what do you expect for 3 bucks.
This bag works well for hauling the Easy Share printer and accessories. It has a detachable bag for a digital camera that would function better if it had a neck or shoulder strap.
This is my first wireless router and I have to say that it was the simplest and easiest setup I have ever done with routers and switches. I plugged in the power, connected the DSL modem and attached the network cable to the computer and I was online in less than a minute. I particularly liked the MAC address filtering and WEP encryption capability. I currently have 4 devices hooked up and they all work great including MR401 PC Card. Highly satisfied...
This camera offers much in the way of flexibility... from point and shoot to full manual control. Its controls are easy and comprehensive after a short but necessary learning curve. The onscreen feedback is well designed and intuitive. The picture quality is great on "Fine" and up... don't bother with the lower quality settings unless you're seriously cramped for space. You WILL be disappointed, but then the lowest setting uses something like 75% JPEG compression, so it's to be expected. The "Super Fine" setting uses about 5%, "Fine" about 10%. Perfect for general and "photo" uses. The RAW format, which takes a very long time to save to media, has 0% compression and is a lossless format. It does require the proprietary software to download and use, but if you're looking for a way to store that "special" picture and don't mind the save-time, use it. I used it for a few on-the-couch family sittings from a tripod.Battery life is ok to good using NiMH high amp batteries and skipping the use of the LCD. The simulated TTL EVF negates the need of the LCD for typical picture framing anyway.The only two things that *I* have found to complain about this camera are:1) It gets a little warm where you hold it with with your right hand after lots of pictures... I'm talking like 100 or more pictures right in a row. click, click, click, click... Average picture takers probably won't notice this, and I never did until I got serious the other night about tweaking and fine-tuning some of the manual settings for different lighting situations in my house. Again, I *only* noticed this due to the pretty much click-after-click use for about 100 - 150 pictures.2) In non-flash "average lighting" situations, it tends to keep the shutter open longer than I would like, showing ghosting and trailing in *some* pictures. Sitting in my living room the other night with 3 lights on, not using the flash, I noticed the shutter speed was 1/3 while using the flash decreased shutter speed to 1/45 to 1/60. Those settings made for a MUCH more stable pictures. This problem was extremely noticable at my daughter's christening this past weekend when the priest's hands were constantly trailed... he's a very animated fellow.Manually overriding the shutter speed is easy and works mostly well, but again, in some lighting situations, you'll find yourself tweaking ISO and/or f/stop settings. In short... use the flash if at all possible, even if only to fool the camera's computer.Other than that, I give the camera a 4.9999999999999 stars. The shutter speed thing is the only thing stopping the flat 5 stars rating :)Buy it, enjoy it, use it. You won't be disappointed.
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
I bought my Nikon coolpix4300 about a week ago. This is my first digital camera and I can say that I am quite impressed with the features that it has. It is easy enough to use for a beginner like me but it has plenty of features for me to grow into. I particularly like the way it aids me in taking my macro shots. My friends were impressed with the quality of the pictures I took!One downside though is that autofocus does not work well when battery is low. I assume this is the case for most cameras since it does not have enough power to do autofocus. Battery life is OK. I plan on buying a second battery and a larger cf for it.
The grills are durable they could of been 1/4 inch larger but they do what they are supposed to do protect the speaker. For the price they are perfect....
I love this FM transmitter/car charger. It is easy to use!My only complaint is that you have to check the car charger portion of the product frequently. It comes unscrewed and parts can easily become lost - rendering product useless. This has happened with both mine and the one I bought for my husband. However, I am ordering a replacement!
These over the head are light and don't fall out like earbuds. Bass could be better but what can you expect. Price is great!
I had other MP3's, but this one is the best. The video, pictures are so clear. Also, it is very easy to use compared to other MP3's. It is worth it!!!
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!
Overall this is a good product and the value is very good in my opinion for the feature set. The biggest issue I had with this device was the asymmetric VLAN configuration. I didn't find this to be very intuitive and the documentation\help just isn't very clear on how the config should be done. Once I finally figured it out, it works as advertised, but it took me several hours to get it right. Beyond that, the switch is solid.
Great product and great price. Works great on my camera. Will recommend to anyone in the future. Have no more to say.
I have powered studio monitors and a powered subwoofer. I found the BOSS BX25 crossover, which is actually designed for use in car sound systems. This in-expensive crossover works really well for my studio application, All I added was a 12 volt power adapter. I am very happy with this product and highly recommend it.
This is an excellent all around flat panel monitor. I use one at work and was so pleased that I purchased one recently for my home. This is not an LCD, it is a high-end flat panel CRT.Advice to some: Read before you buy. LG does not advertise this as a LCD. Nor is it a new product. My company has used them for over one year. I hope this helps for future on-line purchses.
I was looking for a small form LCD television for my home office, but the prices for smallish 19" thru 24" were expensive running from $300 for a small 19" screen to $499 for a 24" LCD. Not inspired I decided to check out the computer monitors/LCDs which of course do not come with a tuner and found much better prices points from the likes of Viewsonic, Samsung and Westinghouse. Since I have a digital box from my cable provider I realized that I didn't need a tuner since the digital box is a tuner. However, I then would need a computer monitor that would accept either an HDMI or Component inputs! Well, low and behold the only monitor with such connection points was this Westinghouse. And, the price ($299 at Sams) was even sweeter for me. I must say while I type this review I'm watching a full 1080i HD channel from my box to the Westinghouse and now I find myself not getting much work done. Plus I did not have to buy any speakers which are built into this LCD as well. While not stereo busting they are perfect for what I needed them to do.Oops, did I forget to mention the exterior finish is very very nice indeed. With a black piano finish and an eye catching (not distracting) lower clear bezel with a small blue colored LED light illuminating the "W" logo makes for a pleasing appearence as well. I have the following LCD's and Plasmas to compare this with (Samsung 42" Plasma, iMac 24", Vizio 32" LCD, and a Dell Ultra Sharp 24" LCD) and this Westinghouse compares very well.
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.
Beware!!! This is not an official Dell unit and is of extremely poor quality. Despite this AC adaptor being "rated" at 90 watts, my Inspiron 9400/E1705 only detects 65 watts of actual output. When running off this adaptor, it actually DRAINS my battery! It will only charge the battery when the computer is powered off. There is no UPC, Serial No. or Part No. on the unit itself, and the whole unit is very light and reeks of cheapness. Don't waste your time with this one.
Our wireless LAN has been up and running now for over a month. It works exactly as advertised and was easy to install. The range and signal strength is good, high 90's, all over the house including the basement. I'm subtracting one star because my wife's Hewlett-Packard occasionally locks up while logged onto the network. She has an older AMD processor, but works fine on my IBM (Intel III ) and Sony (also AMD). Additionally, the instructions are a little vague. Don't forget to reboot the computer after installing the configuration or it will never synchronize to the network.
No problems here. The batteries work great, they're exactly like the ones that came with my phone. The old ones weren't lasting more than a day or so between charges, but these hold a charge much longer. Not much else to say. They're new batteries. They work.
Very well made product. Overkill for my 26" Sony Bravia LCD TV but well worth it. The TV is not going anywhere and it was very easy to install. I also like how one small screw can be removed and the TV can be lifted off the mount if I had to take the TV off.
I got this as a gift for Christmas, and the mouse itself is quite impressive. It's tracking is superb, even on polished surfaces. The ergonomics are great, and the glossy finish feels really nice as well as making the mouse easier to clean. The extra buttons (above and below the scroll wheel) are a little difficult to press, but I think it may just take more getting used to.The problem with the package is Logitech's horrible "Mouseware" drivers. They are buggy, hard to configure, and have a horrible GUI. I had problems with acceleration turning off/on in games, which is really hard to deal with. I reverted back to Microsoft's Intellipoint drivers, which work MUCH better than Logitech's, but unfortunately they don't let you customize the 6th and 7th button (since no Microsoft mouse has 7 buttons).
I have used this a couple months now with no problems!
I ordered one of these Garmin 25MCX external GPS antennas thinking it was an adequate but less-expensive version of the Garmin GA27C. But the performance of the 25MCX was so bad that I thought it was defective. "Bad" in this context means that all four of the Garmin GPS units that I tried with it took way too long to acquire a fix and the GPS unit very easily lost its connections to the satellites. The 25MCX was essentially useless. I assume that the 25MCX must provide a very weak signal to the GPS compared to the Garmin GA27C and the "Gilsson High Performance active remote external" products.More information: I tested the 25MCX with two different Garmin eMaps, a Garmin StreetPilot 2610, and a Garmin StreetPilot 2720. All with the same pathetic results: Way too long to acquire, way to frequent satellite disconnects. Amazon replaced the 1st 25MCX for me. But the 2nd one was no different. So Amazon replaced it, too. The 3rd one was just like the others. So, I returned it and replaced it with the Garmin-compatible Gilsson High Performance active remote external GPS Antenna. I currently own 3 of the Gilssons and over the years have owned 5 Gilssons. Perfect! And inexpensive. If you *must* have a Garmin, don't waste your money on the 25MCX. Get the Garmin GA27C. I owned one of these as well and used it with my eMap for sailing on Lake Superior. It works as well as the Gilsson. But, as of 8/3/07, the cost of the Garmin GA27C was $100 and the cost of the Gilsson High Performance active remote external GPS Antenna was $20. And their performance is equal.
After reading reviews, I bought these 'bottom-of-the-line" headphones, andsure enough, the clarity and detail of the sound was significantly higherthan that from the headphones I bought at a local discount store. But shouldI have bought one of the 'higher-end' models from Grado?Yesterday I walked into a hi-fi store that featured a listeningkiosk with most of Grado's headphones. The sales clerk andI spent 10 minutes listening to the same music throughthe SR60, SR80, SR125, SR225, and SR325i models.Neither of us could hear the difference between any of them.So the difference between the worst headphones thatGrado sells, and the better models was inaudible, (at leastgiven the demo CD, and our hearing ability).
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
This item was terrible. Ill never buy here again. My film was all whited out and was labeled "Jekel and Hyde" on the developed film.
In my opinion, you cannot afford not to buy these cartridges. I received them in excellent condition. They fit perfectly without any problems and function excellently. You cannot beat the price. I wish I had found these sooner, because the in-store prices were out of control, I put off buying them. For under $15 delivered to the door this makes them an excellent value. I will definitely buy from this seller again. You won't be disappointed! COMPUTIAC
Read the other reviews. This card has horrible reception range. Mine is going back today. I even tried it inside a Starbucks and could only get reception in one seat in the place. My Wireless B card allows me to even go outside...
I auditioned these speakers in my home for about a month. These speakers while detailed, sounded cold, and lacked musicality. I have liked ever other speaker I have auditioned better than these; Monitor Audio Gold, Usher S520, Audioengine A5, and Audioengine A2. The only reason I am giving them 2 stars rather than 1 is that I have read that these need a separate amp to reach their full potential, I used only a 90 watt/channel Denon receiver.
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.
it is easy to use, saves time and marries and enhances the flavors while tenderizing. the size is perfect for me.
The Verbatim 97460 4.7 GB up to 16x Branded Recordable Disc DVD-R 100-Disc FFP disc arrived in good shape and has caused no problems.
As other 5 stars said they are an excellent headphone. I own 3 noic-cancelling and there are by far the best. I sat next to a Bose owner on a plane not long ago and we switched to hear the difference, we both agreed that they were equal. I failed to mention to her that mine were much less expensive however! Try them, and I think you will like them.
This scanner is fantastic. I bought it to replace a bulky Epson scanner that has no drivers for Vista. Same thing happened when I upgraded to XP. Lessen learded don't buy Epson. This Canon scanner works very well, is easy to use, runs off the USB port without a power cord and takes up very little real estate. I am very happy with it as well as my Cannon printer.
Went up in smoke after 2 weeks. I now have to send this back to Belkin at my cost for a replacement
It's just what I was looking for and couldn't find a store that carried it. Even the battery store carried an offbrand of it that doesn't last as long.
This does do what the title says: Pioneer IP bus to RCA connector. Note that the stock radio on a 2002 Jeep Liberty (many 2002 chrysler vehicles) doe NOT have this Pioneer IP bus connector for its CD changer/auxilliary input as I previously thought, hence this didn't work for me. If you are looking for that to connect an MP3/etc. to the CD changer input of the stock radio in 2002 model Jeep Liberty (and similar radios), you need a 10-pin connector and box that will make the electrical connections to inform the radio that there is something attached. One such product is the PIE CHRY-02 aux connector.
If you are buying a GPS, be sure to get all the bells and whistles. Bluetooth lets you make calls using the device. If you are traveling you can check for restaurants and call ahead with a simple touch of the finger.I love my Garmin and I strongly endorse it to my friends.
I use this with my Colby digital TV boombox...works greateasy to assemble and not too large...convenient product to usethe little antenna that comes with the Colby is barely adequatevery happy both with the Colby and this RCA antenna together
I got this TV yesterday, and let me say, it is perfect, i got it from circuit city for $550. Was looking at the 27'' Olevia version, but this caught my eye. The picture quality isnt great without an HD subscription, but it is still good. It has everything you need unless youre into more technical TVs.Menu is fantastic (short and sweet). So far my XBox360 looks like bliss hooked up to it. All i need is a HDMI cable (cablesforless.com) and im set!One tiny winy little thing is that when it is off the blue LED light lights up the bedroom so i turn it off from the back, but its perfect. I havent had any problems with it like the other reviews here. It comes with a 1yr warranty already so i didnt get a 3yr deal. I say if you've done a lot of research and are on the edge, buy it, if you want excellent picture quality, make sure you have a HD subcription for HD channels!
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.
I bought this as a media center switch. So far I have not had one issue with it. Seems to be pretty solid and the price was really good.
I bought this camera on a whim and was quite impressed on how quick the shutter speed was for a digital camera. It was much better than my nikon coolpix camera.
Great product! Just as described, shipped quick and a great deal. Researched the item and did a price comparison with amizon giving the best price. Very happy.
I've been using this camera for a few months now, and I love it. Quick snapshots are a breeze, but you have more control over your settings when you need it. This is by no means an SLR - don't expect it to work miracles. But the manual controls, the intuitive menu setup and the widescreen shooting mode make this camera a standout. No more backing up to try to fit your subject into frame! The ability to capture .RAW files is great, for large prints they are superior to the .JPG's the camera produces. For smaller prints, say 14 x 20 or less, the .JPG's work well. A great pocket shooter for the money - and I get to keep my SD cards!
Now I can listen to my favorite tunes in my car or watch my favorite movies while on the go (or at least the passengers can watch the movies).
The wide angle lens works great. I just wish I could use the built in flash with it. If I risk it and use the flash, it leaves a small half moon black spot at the middle bottom of my pictures. At any rate, I still love it and am happy I made the purchase.
I got this today, used from ebay. It works great out of the box. I plugged everything in, faxed something 5 minutes later, made a copy a couple minutes later, scanned something and printed all in acceptable quality. Being as it was used, it didnt bring the install disk so I downloaded them directly from [...] ehich took less than 5 minutes for my OS. It is much quicker and quieter than my previous printer and epson 480sxu which took 4 minutes to print one page in black and white. I love having one machine to do it all. I am a student , a mom and I take care of elderly grandparents, so I like something so simple and easy to use.
Well it has been a few months since I got my original IQUE 3600 replaced. I can use only one word to describe the unit,IMPRESSIVE.Aside from the battery life which everyone has already mentioned, and the fact that it does lock up occasionally, nothing a soft reset won't fix, it works great.The GPS component works very nicely, the find feature is nice. I wish they had an easy mechanism to specifiy an address or intersection to get direction. The find function for addresses does not seem to work very well and so I have to create an address entry in the address book before I can route to the address.___________________________________________________________I am giving it 1 star based on a total of about 2 hours of experience which I consider is Extremely generous based on the current condition of the product.1- Graet product. I got it monday eve. Charged it for 3.5 hrs and sync'd with my laptop. Sweet. Everything is great. Locked up once but a soft reboot was all it needed.2- Day 2, used in the AM to track for about 3 minutes. Works great, recalculates extremely fast. i am impressed.3- Still day 2, Since I was travelling the entire day, did not have the opportunity to play with it. Now that it is the evening, i can play with it. About 30 minutes later, the unit locked up. I cannot do a hard reset no soft reset. Garmin is closed Will try in the AM.4- Day three, called Garmin, Got a support rep in about 8 minutes (pretty good so far). He was polite and asked me that even though I had purchased it two days ago, the only way to get it fixed was to send it to them and let them "repair" it.Well I want a new unit as this one may have some major problems (maybe software???).Also, I wish they had some sort of an advanced replacement program. i mean if I pay that kinda money for a device, i should get at least the option to put up my CC and get an advanced replacement.I am trying to get this resolved through the vendor I bought it from. I will update if things change.
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.
the sound quality on my end was great but everyone i called could hear their own voice echo back in their ear piece. i tried 3 different people with 3 different cell phones and 1 land line. all people all would be calling with head set. will be returning items.
Well, this is a cut above my Roadmate 360 which I love and still use. I like the internal battery power that lets me use the system in the house for maintenance, etc. The only thing I miss is that it doesnt announce the street that you are supposed to turn into. It just announces the turn with appropriate 3-D extras where necessary. The internal antennae seems to work perfectly, even with a ventmount. I know that in CAlifornia you are not allowed to attach any kind of windshield mount. The wide screen is a definite PLUS above the Roadmate. Good job, Magellan.C.H.Josephs
I returned this keyboard.I had used an Adesso WKB-4000US for several years, with great success. When it finally became unreliable, I ordered this as a replacement. What was delivered was an "updated" version of the same model number, with a greatly inferior trackpad. The picture on the Amazon website is still of the older model, not the one delivered. The new model is the same as the one shown as the WKB-4000UB "black" version, which I tried first and also gave up on.I now have a Keysonic ACK-540RF with a great multitouch trackpad, but which eats batteries. So it goes...
I bought this camera about a month ago to replace a three year-old Kodak EasyShare camera, and so far I've been thrilled. The little Canon is so far everything the Kodak was not: small, sleek, powerful, and with a very large, bright screen for reviewing pictures. I've used it on several outings and have not had to recharge the battery yet...that's huge compared to the Kodak which used AA batteries and seemed to need more every 20 minutes. I'm no pro, but the pictures I've taken so far look great, and the camera's got all the features I could ever hope to need. I'm very happy with the camera, and the price is good for what you get.
This transmitter works very well with the previous review info about setting it to international mode. 87.7 did not work great for me but 87.9 sound very good. Well worth the $7 I paid for it.
This item is a very good buy considering that the dual layer DVD's are still so expensive. I bought two and it was much cheaper than one 50-pack spindle. Only one of fifty did not work but that was because the program I was using to backup my data crashed during the burn process.I would definitely purchase this product again.
I recently ordered this printer and had a nightmare experience trying to get it to print wirelessly on my Mac using an Airport Express and an Airport Extreme base station (I use both in my network). After struggling for 4 hours I discovered via a discussion forum that this printer will not work wirelessly on an Airport network...no mention made by Canon anywhere about that!!! There are other drivers out there written to try to compensate for this lack on the provided and downloaded Canon drivers but they don't do the job. If you plan to use this printer on a wireless Airport network save yourself the pain.
I just bought this Headphones and it's just great, excellent sound and a good style if you like the sports, also you can swim with them, so buy it.... it's a SONY
I've had this TV for a few months now. I looked and looked to find a LCD TV that had great sharpness, contrast, excellent blacks, and a picture that didn't lag. This TV is great on all counts. I'm currently using it as my personal TV and it rivals our high quality 42" Plasma in every way. If fact, I actually prefer this TV most of the time.
This was a great idea. But the sound quality sucks. I get better sound from my $10 Sonys. It sounds as if you're hearing the music from far away. There is absolutely no bass. I need that to keep me going during my workouts. But it's sure to stop me from breaking out since I can easily wipe the earpiece clean after every workout. I'll use them, but I don't love them. Time to consider using in the ear headphones with the clip that goes around the ear. Oh yeah, the silicone is soft but it feels a little heavy on my ears after like 30 minutes.
it is great. it also comes with a built-in level so its easier to make it straight. it took a little longer than my other items, but it was definitely worth it.
I orginally bought the Panasonic PV-DV910 as a Christmas present for my wife 8 years ago. It is a bit large for her taste, and so she assigned it to me. Since then I have used it around the world and basically worked it to death. I finally broke the connecting switch between the monitor and body due to using the screen so much to support it with my hand. I thought about sending it off to be repaired but found great deals on eBay on slightly used ones and now have two additonal of these cameras. People seem to complain about the automatic shut-off which kicks in after a few minutes to conserve battery and heads. Well, it's like any other equipment: you get used to the idiosyncracies of your stuff and adapt to it. It's easy to re-aply power. The one complaint I might have there isthat it takes its time to gear back up to rolling speed once again. If I need to keep it powered over a length of time I simply shoot a couple of frames priodically to keep it humming. Simple. I must say that purchasing the largest capacity battery for this camera will give you pretty much sufficient working time for most of the day and is worth the price. I have a back up of that large size and have rarely needed it in 8 hours of more or less steady use. The smallest size battery will last a very short time. My opinion for low light quality is that it isn't bad, and I rarely shoot in extremely low light situations anyway. In additon I have dropped this puppy several feet on the floor of tour busses more than once, and the damn thing keeps right on ticking. One real inconvience is that you can't change tapes while it's on a tripod without removing the pod. As far as the menu being available on record mode, it certainly is available on mine. As far as I can tell the quality of the video equals the newer models overall, and I have to give this product a final grade of 5- (minus) stars.
My original review is below. One of the ear buds has died. Disappointing.----I just received these, so this is not a long-term owner review, but I can say that I like the fit and quality of these headphones. The ear buds that you just push into your ear always fall out of my ears, so the vertical clip-in design is a must for me; these feel secure. The sound quality is fine.The only con for me thus far is: I bought these expecting a bright orange color. The color is more of a red-orange. This isn't a huge deal, but not what I was hoping for.
This organizer was exactly what I needed. While it is small, it was able to hold everything in my glove compartment , including my car manual, pen and notepad, tire guage, mini maglite, and car cell phone charger.
Great quality adapter! Had to replace one that was going loose, and this worked very well.No static, snug fit, good price, fast shipping, quality packaging. All in all, good product and seller.I'm buying a second one for backup!
The concept of a flexible trunk cargo box is great and this has been useful for me to hold grocery bags that might otherwise tip over, or storing those odds and ends that roll all over the place. My only beef is that the fabric sides are not firm enough to hold its shape if you put heavy, long objects in (e.g. toolkit box). If you don't need to store such things, this item will work well for you. For me, I could have used an egg crate and be happy.
I just bought the Cybiko for my 14 year old daughter. We visited the website and she thought it would be something useful. I liked the organizer, translator, and educational features. She liked the games, music board, etc. Although she enjoys playing with it, hasn't put it down since she got it, I believe she would have more fun if her friends nearby had it. One downfall is the memory, there isn't much to store things in. It is also difficult to find the MP3 accessories needed to operate the MP3 after you order the free MP3 player. All in all it is a great value for the money and has alot of potential features.
I just purchased this as a replacement for the one I bought in April 04, I had the 7 inch screen which just went bad on me, just a total black screen, I heard audio but no video so luckily I found my receipt and Costco returned it. But now after reading these reviews I will not open this new one and return it. thanks.
Pros- Very thin, long battery life, great price, sleak designCons- "sandwhich look", black and whiteI am a 4 year old from Massachusetts, and have always wanted a PDA. After lots of research I decided to buy the Handspring Edge. I have never owned a PDA before, but I think this one is really a great find. I use it every day to keep dates, calculate math problems, and write down homework. When I get bored I play the games that I have downloaded. I would recommend it to any kid or adult with a hectic life!
This little DVD combo unit is very nice. The DVD player has performed well and the remote is very easy to use. Even my 5 year old has no problems working the set. If you decide to get one, I am sure you will like it. Toshiba makes great products. This is my 4th Toshiba television.
I got this on amazon.com and only wanted the card, since I already own an SDHC card reader and my laptop reads the format. What I received is exactly what is shown on this page: a professional SDHC Class 6 133x speed card.It works well, as you'd expect, and its write speed is fast, as are the download times into the computer -- befitting a Class 6 card. I've been reading a lot of good recommendations about Lexar and Delkin memory cards and have experience with Lexar CompactFlash cards, so my most recent card choices have been for these two brands. (But the Delkin disappointed me. Read review atDelkin Devices DDSDPRO2-4GB 4GB 150X SDHC eFilm Secure Digital Pro Card.)The Lexar is as good, if not better, than the hyped Sandisk SDHC cards (that come in so many different varieties and price brackets that it is nearly impossible not to become hopelessly confused). This is a good, no-frills card and both camera and computer work well with it.
This charger is perfect- charges DS just fine- looks just like the original, but not a Nintendo product. Hasn't broke yet!
I've had this router now for a few months and it has worked flawlessly. Throughput is very high when networking several PCs together. The setup is quick and painless and you're up and running in under 10 minutes. I have run into difficulties setting up a secure wireless connection with a laptop w/ centrino wireless, but I don't believe that to be a problem with the router itself since the wireless connection does work without the WEP encryption enabled (work laptop with high security VPN setup). Overall, this is a great product for anyone looking to start up a home network, no matter what your networking expertise may be.
My husband bought Garmin as a Christmas present for me after we moved to the East Coast. The product worked 6 times total. When I contacted Garmin for technical support, the technician admitted that specific product we had was defective. They acknowledged that the part number was part of a "bad run" and then gave me the run around about warranty services. They really do not want to replace it or give us our money back. After this deplorable customer service, I would recommend that Amazon customers consider alternative GPS systems. TomTom or Magellan specifically. I am not sure how this battle with Garmin will end... either we will have to sue them or raise a stink to get them to abide by their warranty obligation. My advice is GO ELSEWHERE for GPS systems.
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
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.
Palm z22 works fine and got a great price on Amazon. I was told by palm that I could use a memory card to transfer my info to the new Plam. There is no memory card in this product, but I transfered the info anyway. The shipping came quickly.
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.
Since I discovered the magic of circular polarizers, I buy them for all my lenses. The B+W Kaesemann type is special in that the polarizing film is of better quality and the edges are sealed, preventing degradation over time. It isn't all that much more than the "regular" style so I splurge. The Multi-Resistant Coating does work to keep dirt and water off the filter surface, and I like how I can still use a lens cap with the filter on.
After they are broken in they sound awesome! Really Deep bass. I bought a pair of pioneers coaxial speakers 2 way but they cant compare to the power of these. Sounds amazing for the price i spent. Like the other poster said, u dont really need a sub or an amp if u just want quality sound at fairly loud volumes. But they are soo loud that i am scared to increase the volume over 10 on my pioneer deh-3200ub head unit.
Brought it from Amazon in a very good price.This is a great product with superb FM Transmitter & Receiver.There might be some noise/disturbances while transmitting initially, for that use the fine tunning channels and enjoys the music.
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.
I bought this for my IBM R40. It worked for a few weeks, then less and less charge and finally NO charge at all. Junk. Complete waste of money. Stay away from this vendor.
I bought the Olympus Stylus 720 sw and quickly realized that 10 feet deep is not deep enough! I didn't kill the camera, but as I videoed my swim deeper chasing marine life I started to think, "Am I deeper than 10 feet?"Well, that was my honeymoon and my camera was stolen on the trip home. I bought the 770 as a replacement, and I'm not worried about going 33 feet down.There's enough settings in this camera to suit any condition you want to take pictures in.This is a wonderful camera, my 5th Olympus digital.I just got this camera back from Olympus after breaking the usb door (it got knocked off my desk when attached to the usb cable and landed on my tile floor) which was replaced with no charge.
Any budget-strapped teenager looking for quality should consider this product. Considering the fact that these earbuds used to be premium, $50+ earbuds, the [...] price change is a welcome sight for the eyes.These earbuds are many steps above the earbuds included with any Ipod or music playing product. It is very durable for the uses intended for it.In school, it is great for blocking out the irritating noises made by various freshmen.This earbud's quality may not be the best, but it is the best for this kind of money. Don't go looking for the best, perfect sounding earbuds under $30 bucks. It usually doesn't work that way...It is a very comfortable pair of earbuds. It even includes other sizes you can put on there, to determine whether or not you want it inside your ear canal or snug right outside of it. However, it is prone to being lost in anything that scrapes against it too hard. Like your pocket.I have abused this product and have used it for over a year; there is still no sign of one earbud losing any sound anytme soon.One cord of the earbud should be shorter than the other one. This keeps the earbuds from being torn off of your head by something or being caught on an object if you wear them running behind your head.I would recommend this product for anybody looking for quality at a low price. It can also trick your friends into thinking that you just forked out $60 on a quality product. This makes it great for gifts.
Great Garmin nuvi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator for your car & motorcycle. I use this gps all the time & it has great satellite reception.
I bought one of these items and about a week later the screen went blank. I could still here the music, but unless you don't care if you can see the song info, then i suggest not buying it
Nowadays all people see is the ipod. There are more options for a great mp3 player out there. Some are even better than the ipod(it may be hard to believe, I know). The Creative Zen Vision M is one of these.First of all, you have all the things that the ipod doesn't have. A screen of 262 thousand colors, an FM radio, a microphone and radio recorder, customizable backgrounds, innovative buttons, a great navigation system and much much more. The only features that are missing that you may be bummed about are the games(even though they do suck). With all these extra features how can you not love the Creative Zen vision.You may be thinking that because of the extra weight and width it will be too thick and heavy. I also thought this before I purchased it, but after using it for less than a day, your worries will be washed away. The extra weight makes it seem more protected and more durable. With a silicone case on(look up Kroo silicone cases) compared to those thick cases for the ipod, you will notice the difference, and you will like the Zen Vision M better. (I saw a bunch of people saying how they loved it even though it was thicker. I did not believe them, but after trying it out myself I knew it was true.If you are a lover of Itunes, unlike myself, you may not like the Creative's music system. However, if you are open to anything other than Itunes, then you will like Creative's software a lot. It's a drag and drop method which I personally enjoy a lot and I think it is a lot easier than Itunes. Putting songs and movies on there is a snap, as easy or easier than Itunes.After watching movies and seeing the gorgeous screen of the Zen Vision M, I knew that this piece of technology was better than the Ipod. Movies come in crisp and clear with perfect brightness and contrast. The sound of the movies and songs are excellent. You can even adjust the EQ settings to which you prefer. There several presets and you can even make your own custom settings. Creative once again proves that it's a great producer of good sound quality.I recommend this mp3 player after more than two months of using it. Being both an Ipod and Zen owner, I have experienced the full quality of both. If you are into complete simplicity, then this might not be the right player for you. However, if you can handle something a little more complicated, better looking and sounding, and with software different from Itunes, then the Creative Zen Vision M is perfect for you.
i bought this ink in april, and its supposed to run for 3000 pages, however in 5 months it dies. i print normal amounts-an average of 1 page per day. its not made by samsung either. otherwise good initially but dies way too soon.
I've used few Addonic's products and none of them turns me down! I got the card, slided it in the slot, and it worked almost instantly (IBM ThinkPad and WinXP pro), no driver needed. The speed is up to max 480Mbps. No external power needed for mouse, webcam and external CD burner, even I plug them in together... those I have tried so far. The adaptor for external supply comes in the box though, I don't think you need it anyway.What I really like is its size, I've been looking for few cards in the store and seems like Addonics is the slimmest among those no-power-need 2-port cardbuses. What else can I say? It is really great for the price. I love it!!
The LCD screen broke shortly after purchase and on a radio this user un-friendly, it was almost unusable. A few months later, the volume got stuck at the highest level than it just stopped playing. Avoid this piece of junk.
There are 6 channels in my area near Charlottesville , VA. The stations are 6-7 miles from my home. I hooked this antenna to my HD TV, clicked my remote to run an automatic channel tune check. I immediately, with no adjustments, received all six channels, clear, or better, than cable. What more can I say. Cheap. Works well.No muss, no fuss.There are other channels , not closer than about 50 miles LOS, which I did not receive, so I can only vouch for 6-7 miles distant from my area.
The quality of sound was superb. A few things that you might want to consider before purchasing:1. The device comes with present 8 FM station selections (88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, or 89.5), which means the assumption that one of the 8 FM stations should be unused (and no other close station interferes). I've tried it in North America and internationally and had no problems with it. You might want to check if at least one of the 8 stations is unused before purchasing. I don't think this should be an issue but worth making sure before you buy.2. You will not be able to use the device unless you plug it into the cigarette lighter. This could be an issue if you use other devices in the car such as a cell phone or pocket PC charger or if you want to use it outside a car, like on a radio or stereo at home. Some other devices will give you this flexibility but will deprive you from charging your iPod.Due to this, my use of the product is a bit of a hassle since I charge my phone using the cigarette lighter (the phone stand is based on the cigarette lighter). Besides that, I am extremely happy with the product when I use it.3. There are some devices that include a stand for the iPod (stand is based on the cigarette lighter). The price is similar to this product but I am not sure about the quality. Explore your options and find what fits your needs.
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.
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 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.
... on the right ear cup after the first week. These headphones would be pretty good if the construction wasn't so shoddy. These aren't cheap either at $90. Had I known, I would have spent the extra $20-30 for a sturdier pair of headphones.
This monitor was the final addition to my ultimate gaming box, replacing a 17" and a 19" CRT. If you have a decent machine that can run games at max settings, you're simply not getting the full experience unless you have a 1920x1200 display like this one. At 24", it fills most of your field of view, giving you a more immersive gaming experience. Or if you aren't into games, it will certainly give you plenty of desktop real estate--both in the Windows desktop, and your actual desktop if you're replacing a bulky CRT.Some people have mentioned an input lag, but I've never noticed any. The worst I can say about this is that it came with one stuck pixel (out of 2.3 million), but as it's only noticeable when the screen is very dark, I can't even find it right now. Also, the height of the stand is adjustable--a feature missing from some similar, more expensive models.
Product was exactly what we needed at a cost less than what we would have paid at a store. We are happy with our purchase.
The first one didn't work right out of the box. The 2nd one died after a year.
great to have the ability to store such a large number of pictures on one card. Particularly useful for extended vacations.
You can have peace of mind that you own the best digital camera on the market when you purchase the Canon Powershot S3 IS camera. When you go on vacation, you want the photos that are going to impress and with the 12x optical zoom, the photos will impress! Since this camera is brand new, everyone is going to be asking you about it. They can go ahead because I will tell them this Canon camera is the best! The photos have color and sharpness that seem to want to jump right out at you. I took a movie and I am amazed with the clarity. There is no other camera better than the Canon Powershot S3 IS. I also own a PIXMA photo printer, so, I have the best of both worlds.
did not fit the camera i had in mind, always double check the models listed with the model you're intending it for use! seems like a fine battery physically...
works a-ok. Great price. great product. these are the the the the the stupid extra words required to finish this review
Perfect fit for the nikon 18-70 lens. Will recommend this to all who are looking for replacement lens cap for any lens.
enclosure worked flawlessly. would still be using it but the drive I installed quit working as it was one of Apples faulty 1TB drives from 2010.
I purchased this DVD player after doing some research -- it is highly rated by Consumer Reports. When I got to the store, I compared this player with a Sony model and two Toshibas which were equally well-rated. I purchased the JVC because I have a JVC TV, the price I paid was reduced and it had all the features I wanted. The picture is crystal clear, the sound terrific and set-up and installation was simple. At this price, this is a terrific machine and a good value.
I was going to buy this case after haveing tried several others but I lucked out and my dad got me one as a gift and man am I ever glad. Not only is it the best quality case I have tried but it also is the best looking too. I love the fact that it has a pocket to keep my dl and a credit card in as I spend alot of time at the river and climing among other activities and its great not to have to lug a bunch of stuff around in a wallet. By the way great job on the shipping he ordered this and got it in just 2 days without having to pay for express shipping. Good job amazon
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.
The product was meant to be new, the product arrived and it looks like a used item that was pulled out form an existing installation. It serves it purpose- It would be cheaper to buy 12FT than this.
I've had this unit for several months now. It's always been picky aobut the DVDs it will play. Some skip badly, some won't play at all. Yet these same disks play just fine in other players.This unit takes forever to power up and come on. The disk drive eject time can be measured with sundial (very slow).Tonight the whole unit just quite working. It freezes and then powers off. Of course, it's out of warrentee now....Don't buy.
you see people everywhere with those white headphones on and they look oblivious to the outside world, walking down the street, on the subway, waiting in line somewhere... You wonder what they are listening to, what their music collection is like.. thankfully I've never seen anyone on the street dancing like the iPod commercials, but I've got a reason to dance now. I'm one of those oblivious people with white headphones.LOOK OUT FOR THAT CAR!!!!!
At the begining i wasn't sure how to change the default usb connector to the firewire connector, even though it is pretty simple. Didn't know which of the 2 firewire connectors to use. But i guess it's the same ?When first instaleld in the computer, the autorun didn't work (Vista Home Basic) but i got the explorer window open so i opened it myself. So far it's been working ok, the auto backup program seems to be working fine, and i installed it on another computer and the process was smooth.The activity light's clever design makes it a little hard at the begining to distinguish when the unit is working and when it isn't. Overall, i surely recommend it
I recently purchased the SD 1000 to replace a Nikon Coolpix E5600. The SD 1000 has a very appealing design (depending upon your taste of course but in any case, it doesn't look cheap) and as you can see from pictures posted on this site, it is small and very pocketable. The SD series is all about small form factor and lack of full manual controls (as offered on some of the A series cameras) but good point and shoot capabilities. In this regard, the SD 1000 delivers what the rest of the SD series promises. Fast and accurate focusing, face detection that really works (and I mean good face exposure and not just detection), very fast response with almost unnoticeable shutter lag; surprisingly fast burst mode (even with a slow SD card), accurate color and many other features mentioned by other reviewers. As I said, I wasn't expecting full manual controls as the small size was more important for me (I already own a Digital Rebel). You do get control over the ISO settings and the white balance. The first is particularly important which takes me to the aspect that I don't like about this camera. Being a 7.1 megapixel camera, I expected some noise, but not as much as I got with the Auto ISO setting and no flash (available light) indoors. Believe me when I say that indoor pictures with these settings are VERY noisy. You can avoid this by lowering the ISO setting to 200 or less. But then, the lens is so slow that camera shake becomes an issue, making it almost impossible to take a good picture with available light under low lighting conditions. ISO settings higher than 200 are pretty much worthless because of the high noise levels (even higher than my horrible Coolpix). This is a shame as this camera is very good under good lighting conditions. I guess I will just have to use the flash indoors or carry my D-SLR. I don't recommend this camera as your sole travel companion (you never know when you're going to be in a situation where flash can't be used) or if you expect to shoot a lot indoors with no flash. I still like overall performance and small form factor so I give it four stars.
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.
Needed an armband for my Ipod Video so I can listen while I ride my mountain bike. This works nice. Only thing that would improve it is some velcro. Kinda hard to tighten it when it is around your arm. Some velcro there would be a great improvement. It holds nice and I can use the Ipod while it is still in this case. Just need to take it out to charge.
Happy with this wire all the way around. 1 side is marked with white strip so u can tell ground and power wire apart
I have no problems with this printer, other than the print cartridges are too small. I refill them at home and you need to drill into the top of the cartridge to access the sponges. I do notice after a year of heavy duty printing at home it seems to be wearing out. But for light printing and home use, it's fine.
I have a bunch of cables, from low to mid-end.I would rate them somewhere in the middle between the low end and the mid end in terms of audio quality.The connectors are a royal pain. They are WAY TOO TIGHT which makes them very hard to plug in and even worse when its time to unplug them - they are so tight to a point one can damage the RCA jack on the equipment.I wish I had kept the package otherwise these would be back for return in no time.
I must confess, the Monster brand, packaging, and Turbine styling is very exquisite. It certainly appeals to my taste as a Millennial marketing demographic. However, being tech savvy I am more interested in product performance and design versus marketing or styling. First, the Turbines use a wire insulation similar to Teflon (PTFE) which doesn't tangle as easily and is more resistant to abrasion. Second, the Turbine earbuds use interchangeable elastomer/polymer earplugs. They include a bunch of different plugs that resemble the ones you use for swimming or shooting as hearing protection. The 3.5mm plug is a very low-profile unit so it doesn't interfere with your other connectors or belongings when traveling. The included case with magnetic clip is very sleek and complements the high price tag of the turbines.However, the meat and potatoes of the Turbines is the big "monster" bass response and high-fidelity full-range audio reproduction. I am extremely bass sensitive. The low frequency vibrations from aftermarket car exhaust systems makes my ears hurt, so it's not like am insensitive to bass. It looks like the Turbines went Vegan and low-carb on us because I heard zero, zilch, nada bass from the Turbines. They were extremely biased towards the high-end frequency and some mid-range. The best way to describe the audio quality is to listen to your laptop's built-in speakers. Yes, they give that horrible and scratchy high frequency audio but very close to your ear. I tend to think of these as giving a tin can feel to some of the music I have. I found that I had to really squeeze in those earpods to form an extremely tight seal. When you do this, PLEASE MAKE SURE THE AUDIO IS TURNED ALL THE WAY DOWN to prevent hearing loss. Earbuds have never been the best for keeping your hearing intact. I don't even use headphones most of the time, but I found a cheap $2 pair of headphones gave me better audio reproduction than these Turbines. Just to make sure it wasn't a device setting, I tried it on my iPod shuffle and laptop which gives great audio when used with quality speakers. Overall, the Turbines were not as advertised and I am surprised there are people giving the Turbines high ratings for bass response and audio quality.Pros: The Turbines are well made, have sleek styling and construction, and I dig the interchangeable polymer earpads/plugs. They are almost a well-designed pair of headphones.Cons: Where's the cream filling? There's no bass, no mid-range, and there's a great potential to lose your hearing if you listen to loud music. The interchangeable plugs can be a bit tricky to re-install.Overall: When a $2 pair of headphones beats out the Turbines (subjectively) for audio quality, it pretty much ends the evaluation. Sorry Monster, I wanted to like these Turbines but they just didn't make the cut. I would recommend that Monster look into redesigning the drivers. The speakers look like tiny piezos.
I have always had trouble with a flying right elbow at the top of my swing (I'm right handed). I purchased this along with the Izzo Smooth Swing to help with this.Because of the arms seperating at the top of my swing I had a hard time staying on plane - the club would point right of the target at the top of the swing. My left wrist would also cup or bend backwards at the top which opens the club face and causes me to come over the top a little and hit pulls or fades and release the club early which means a loss of club head speed at impact.If this sounds like you then this is a great aid for you. It's really easy to use and if you make a mistake you know it right away.Suprisingly by using the Swingyde I have cured some other problems that I didn't think this would help with. I tend to slide to the left - toward the target - on the downswing and when I use the Swingyde I don't do that. It makes me release the club, extend my arms after impact and stops the chicken wing thing that would creep in before.I'm amazed at how well such a small, simple device can work to make such drastic and beneficial changes in my swing.
A terrific product for automobile use. Sound is excellent and controls are simple. Don't upgrade to a new car stereo with CD player, buy this product instead. Enjoy.
I got this item one day prior to leaving for a 3 week European vacation...next to taking our passports and money, this ended up being our most important "friend" as we drove 2,600 miles through 5 countries. Save us a great deal of time and never let us down.
I love my Logitech Quick Cam Traveler! Not sorry I bought it.It's small enough to stick in my pocket on outings and it isn't bad on batteries. I take pictures with it in all kinds of lighting and the software allows editing if jpegs are too light or too dark. I had some that were really fuzzy and could save them with the sharpening feature in the editor. The software alone is worth buying Logitech. I just pop the camera back on my computer and it automatically downloads all my picts into a photo gallery. The software also has a feature I love that allows me to immediately email my choice of jpegs to friends and relatives without having to pull up outlook express and then backtrack to find attachments, etc. The long cord makes it handy to use the web cam feature for live broadcasting. It's also great for chat and net meeting. It's convenient and easy to use. A small clip comes with it so you can hook it on your monitor or you can use it freely with a little tripod stand that is well designed so that it's flexible for various positions. The built in microphone is also a plus. I also like the modes that allows you to do more with it and 3 way focus for distance, macro, or close ups. It will also monitor your computer when you are gone so that if anyone comes near it in the room the sensors pick up any activity and collects pictures of the culprit in action! Really a good deal for the price at Amazon! The mfg sells it for [price] but Amazon offers it for a little over half the amount. Considering you don't need to buy film and spend more on developing it's worth it to invest in batteries for times when you travel with it and they don't need to be expensive ones. I highly recommend it for experienced or new users.
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!
I bought these for work after becoming concerned about wearing traditional magnet type headsets for long periods of time. They're fairly comfortable. The sound quality isn't great, but i listen to voice files and not music files...so these work well for that purpose.
My first cable modem and LOVE IT!!Stand by feature highly recomendable so it does not stay on if you do not need it...Excellent response to speed and hassle free installation...This Modem ROCKS!!!
I have always loved to get the best piece of technology available on the market. Apart from the price, my purchases are greatly influenced by reviews given to products. I bought this cam as a replacement for my quickcam pro 4000 and am greatly disappointed since the image quality and clarity is no where near as good as that of my previous cam which happens to be at least 4 years older than this one. No amount of tweaking or driver updates have allowed me to get an image as defined and pronounced as i was able to with my previous logitech camera and to think this was more than twice as expensive as the quickcam pro 5000 which i now feel would have given me far better value for money.I would not recommend this camera to buyers who are serious about streaming image quality and I sure did not expect this from logitech whose products account for over 50% of extended arsenal of computer peripherals
Great purchase they work and sound great they do more than those $100 headset the mic sound quality is good enough and they wear comfortable ..
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
I used this product with a computer tuner, it performed terribly. I tried it on a plasma tv and it still performed terribly. I was better off with a copper wire in the tv.It's poor design and plastic parts made it fall apart after moving it around trying to get reception.I replaced it with a set of rabbit ears at a garage sale for $.25. That was the best antenna purchase I have ever made. Digital signal does not require you to have anything special, older plain antennas do best.2 stars because it was better than nothing....eh, debatable.
Nothing much to disagree with the many other reviews here. I just got these speakers, took the risk of flaky quality in favor of good sound that I wanted for listening to music. I am hoping that they won't croak anytime soon.So far, I am very pleasantly surprised about the sound, these speakers are, indeed, excellent for music, which is what I use these for exclusively. Very clear, crisp, detailed, spacious sound, revealing all nuances of voices and instruments. Miles apart from run-of-the-mill Logitech and other speakers available here. I had tried a 5.1 system before but returned it right away and decided to stick to 2.1 as my main task for these is music.Reading other reviews, I expected the subwoofer to be causing minor earthquakes and was surprised that it is actually rather benign and not overwhelming at all. My Harman Kardon 10" woofer in the living room can literally vibrate my wood floors, but I find the Klipsch woofer very balanced for this application and the control allows to tune that further to personal taste.However, I have this woofer sitting on my special bass-decoupling feet. Here's the tip for everyone concerned about both bass vibrations and overheating the woofer: take two old tennis balls and cut them with a sharp utility knife exactly in half (careful with those fingers!). This will give you four excellent vibration dampers. Put the flat side towards the woofer and the round side towards the floor. This will give you a *very* dry bass and will prevent it from propagating through the floor. Your neighbors and the sleeping family will be forever grateful... If the woofer is visible, color the balls with matte graphite-black spray-paint.Improvements needed:Klipsch chose to put the preamplifier into one of the satellites, which requires that four (!) cables have to run to that satellite, a rather poor engineering choice (likely to accommodate the mp3 player input). Sound cable from the computer goes to the satellite and from there to the woofer's main amplifier (both hardwired). The actual sound signal goes then from the woofer back to the satellites. An annoying cable clutter across my desk.The satellite stands should be adjustable, as somebody else mentioned. When placed next to the monitors, the speakers are pointing towards my upper tummy, not my ears.The volume and woofer controls are rather wobbly and made of unsightly rubber - a purely aesthetic issue.The flimsy speaker wires were mentioned many times. They are not only too thin (22-gauge, I believe), they are also too short even for my setup with the woofer sitting right under the desk, but in the opposite corner. Those cables should be 16 gauge and at least 3 ft longer.So far so good. It's late and the speakers sound excellent even at very low volume.... Enjoy!Update: more than 7 months later and the speakers are still working fine, no performance problems here. I get the occasional issue that the left speaker won't work, but somebody posted the work-around: just crank up the volume briefly and it comes back to life. I also never shut down the speakers, hence, no issues with the sub woofer or amplifier. Solid performance with great sound. A good purchase, which I can recommend.
The ipod 5G is better for:button interface (slightly)firmware updatesavailable car radio docks (more selection)The Vision M is better for:EVERYTHING elseyes everything.screen, battery life, features, formats, flexibility, sound quality, etcif you dont mind itunes taking over your computer, get the 5G, otherwise go with this.
i have no problems with this unit, it does a fantastic job and i am very happy with this unit. If there was something that can add Nav to this unit, then this is the best unit for $500.
I use this with the SanDisk Extreme III 8GB 30MB/S card. Transfers files with lightning fast speed. Highly recommended.
I have used this for about a month with Vista. No problems so far. Feels cool to touch. Has on/off switch. Very easy to install. Hope it keeps working. This is the first enclosure I have used.
equals no sale. Closed system that excludes me is more "proprietary" than iTunes/iPod combo. You are not forced to use iTunes to use your iPod, any CD can be ripped to it. You are not forced to use a particular OS for your computer either, with an iPod. Not so with this wanna-be. Zen-casting? give me a break!no zero star option available
What baseline stock speakers should be. I wanted to replace all my factory speakers without spending a ton of money. I used to be somewhat of an audiophile so $23 a pair speakers worried me, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are sized for factory replacements as well.
Needed to split one camera signal to four "spot" monitors. Did so with no noticeable loss of picture quality and at a great price.
I've been watching the spec's for quality CD burners get better and the prices get lower. Was ready to buy an HP 9110i for backing up data and for making audio CD's, UNTIL I heard about the &quot;buffer underrun&quot; problems.Then I heard about Plextor's 12/10/32A PlexWriter with the &quot;BurnProof&quot; feature. I ordered one and have not looked back.I was worried that my old Pentium MMX/233 system might choke with this burner. Not to worry! Since getting my Plexy on December 15th, I've burned through TWO spindles of 50 12x CD-R's making audio CD's and data backups without any problems. And while I was creating my CD's, I was web surfing, using Norton Disk Doctor and reading from my 24x CD-ROM all at the same time. Fantastic!I started making CD's with the EasyCD Creator software that came with the burner, but have sinced switched to using Nero for making audio CD's and CloneCD for backups. The cost of using these two pieces of software is about $110. The cost to upgrade to EasyCD Creator Plus is about $80. In my limited experience, the combination of Nero/CloneCd for making quality CD's without any trouble is worth the extra $30 (since I saved more than that on the Plexy).Four stars only because of the EasyCd Creator Standard software. It becomes the limiting factor when trying to burn audio Cd's for audio CD players. Otherwise, a great first time purchase. This 12/10/32A Plexy can burn ANY cheap media, but you will be better off using better quality CD-R media if you want to archive stuff for longer than a month. The cheaper media &quot;fades&quot; after awhile, creating read errors when accessing the CD-R
I bought this drive to transport my data from my office computer to my home computer. Rather than carrying a notebook I carry this 3" X 3" portable Hard Drive with all the data from my office computer and access the information from my home computer. My life is better........Thank you Pocketec
My workplace had this model sitting around and not being used for a while. When the imaging drum on our color laser went out, I tried bringing this thing back to life so my co-workers had *something* to print on. Then I discovered all the fun driver issues (beginning with getting them). Well, after a day, I finally got it to work on a Windows 7 64-bit machine over a network. Here's how:Getting the drivers:1) Go to [...]2) Don't bother browsing through the menues to get to the specific drivers -- the search results will come back empty. Ugh! Instead, just search for "1655cs" in the search box on their home page.*3) Choose the "Downloads Drivers Manuals SHARP Customer Support ..." option from the search results (it was the second result for me). Make sure 1655CS is in the URL; it won't be in the title. Ugh!4) Click on the "Driver for AL-1655CS" link in the table corresponding to Windows 7 64-bit (Second row for me).5) Save the ZIP file somewhere.* Let's see how long Sharp continues to host these drivers ...Unpacking the files:1) Right-click on the ZIP file and choose "Extract All ..."2) Choose a folder. The default path includes a long, unique folder name. I recommend deleting the last part of this path as the extracted files will still extract to a sub-folder of that same long, unique name. If you use the default path, no problem, but you'll just have to navigate through two long folder names of the same name (one inside of the other) just to get to TWO FILES! Ugh!3) Run the program in the folder(s) you've just created (with Administrative privileges, if you have to). Choose the folder to extract the ACTUAL setup files to (like C:\drivers\&lt;something>). The real setup program should start automatically.And now for a bit of the ridiculous:1) On the first option screen during Setup, choose "LPR Direct Print". If your printer is on the same LAN/broadcast domain as your computer, the setup program should find the printer. Note its IP address. (Note: if the printer is still set to the default, factory settings, it will auto power off after five minutes and Setup won't be able to find it. Go over to the printer and push the green Start button to wake it up, then go into the User Program and set the auto power off time [option 4] to something longer than five minutes to save your sanity. Ugh!)OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED: If you haven't done this already, open up a Web browser and type [...] in the address bar, where "ip_address" is the one you noted from the previous step. A login prompt should pop up. Log in (default -- username: admin, password: &lt;nothing>). Click on "NIC Setup" on the left. Disable DHCP and input an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway appropriate to your network. I left RARP enabled; it doesn't matter either way. It's okay to change the IP address to something other than what the printer's DHCP client acquired. IF YOU DON'T PERFORM THIS STEP AND LET THE PRINTER ALWAYS GET ITS ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER, ITS ADDRESS WILL PROBABLY CHANGE AT SOME POINT AND YOU'LL HAVE TO PERFORM ALL THE STEPS IN THIS BLOCK AGAIN. Also, if you perform this step after running Setup for the first time, don't worry, because everyone gets to run Setup again and this problem will be fixed then.2) Use the default values (or don't) and follow the on-screen prompts. (Setup finishes.)3) In Control Panel, go to Programs and Features. Uninstall "SHARP SC-Print AL," then uninstall "SHARP AL-1500/1600CS ..." Yes, uninstall what you just installed. DO NOT, however, manually delete the setup files extracted to C:\drivers, or wherever you put them. We need those again.4) Browse to the C:\drivers\&lt;long-folder-name> (or wherever) folder, right-click on the Setup program, and choose "Troubleshoot compatibility..." then choose "Troubleshoot program." Do not choose "Try recommended settings." IF YOU DON'T DO THIS, EVERYTHING WILL APPEAR TO WORK, BUT WHEN YOU FINALLY GET TO THE LAST STEP OF ADDING A PRINTER, YOU'LL GET AN ERROR MESSAGE OF SOMETHING LIKE "installed files are incompatible with this architecture." Yes, the Windows 7 64-bit drivers are incompatible with the Windows 7 64-bit architecture. Ugh!5) Check the "The program worked in earlier versions ..." and "The program requires additional permissions" checkboxes.6) On the next screen choose "Windowx XP (Service Pack 2)." It might also work with the SP3 option, but I didn't try it (I'm tired of messing with this). Next.7) You can either choose to start the setup program from this screen or click Next and save settings. Eventually you'll want to do the latter.8) Go through the same setup options as before. If you've changed your printer's IP address since the last time you ran Setup, use this new address and port.9) After Setup finishes, go to Control Panel -> Devices and Printers. Most likely you will NOT see an icon for your Sharp printer, even if you chose to set it as your default. Ugh! Wasn't that the whole point of Setup?! If you had a previous default printer, it will probably still be your default printer.10) Click the "Add Printer" button in your Devices and Printers window.11) Choose to "Add a local printer." Yes, you need to add your network printer as a local printer if you're not using Active Directory. This isn't a dig against Sharp, but it is against Microsoft.12) Select "Use an existing port" and choose the port you created during Setup (it looks something like "192.168.1.1:lp (SC-Print AL Port)" by default).13) Under the Manufacturers list on the left, choose Sharp. Under the Printers list on the right, scroll all the way to the bottom. The appropriate model should be there. If not, choose "Have Disk" and browse to C:\drivers\&lt;long-folder-name> and keep clicking down until you can click on a file, then choose the model. Next.14) Give the printer a name. Next. Default (yes/no), finish. Print a test page. Rejoice. Sigh. Crash.Well, that was unnecessary. Also, our printer has the grinding noises and long warm-up time as written in other reviews, but it does eventually print. 2/5 == "Ugh!" followed by "Meh."
I like how much storage space this drive has, and the USB+ Firewire is compatible with my MAC and my other PC. It is very quick so you can be done transfering files in a flash.Mac usage is OK. Seems to run cool while running for a period of timeNice USB cable included
This is a great TV - But do not buy it from Amazon!If ANYTHING is wrong with it, you are on your own because Amazon won't help.
Just got these. All I can say is wow, they sound amazing!!! They can make Rebecca Black sound good, lol.My Bose Companion 2's have just become paperweights :P
I bought this SD card in preparation for a new digital camera and thought it was a great deal (only about $7). After purchasing the camera I installed this new memory card and it seemed to be capturing the images just fine. However, when trying to transfer the images to my PC or through a Photosmart printer an error displayed that it could not read the card. I was disappointed since all of our holiday pictures were taken with the camera and captured on this card. Maybe a bad batch of Sandisk cards were produced around that time. Has anyone else had this experience before?
Before the device died, my chief complaints were that the device and its buttons are symmetrical, so that if you want to push, say, the pause button, you cannot locate it by feeling for it, but have to stop and look at the machine. Another flaw in the design was that if you pause in the middle of a track, and do not resume after a few seconds, you cannot go back to the place you left off, but have to start from the beginning of the track. Sometimes, however, when resuming, the device would go not to the beginning of the track, but to a random place in the track. Then the device started skipping tracks: instead of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... it would play 1, 3, 5, 7 etc. Customer Service would not deal with my questions, because this is a "legacy" item, they said. Its battery lasted about 3 hours. Then it died and would not recharge. Amazon said it would refund my money, and made it easy to get this done, but I wasted a lot of time on this piece of junk. Amazon: please stop selling it. SanDisk: you also should not sell junk, because if you have good products, customers who have been burned by this one will not buy them. It would be in your interest to throw these things away.
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.
Had the same camera earlier but it was knocked off the desk and bent the lens. I had been so happy with the use of the camera I purchased another, And an additional lens for other uses. I highly recomend this product
No complaints. It plays well, records well, and is easy to use (for me). The tuner works fine. I would buy it again.I paid less than 100 bucks at a large local retailer in 2007 for this item. And in 2009, I bought one from eBay for my older parent. It was simple enough for my parent to use; and if they ever had a problem, I could walk them through how to use it on the phone, since we both have the same unit. Also, the remote control is very basic (and that means it is easier for my parent to use). The on-screen display is large and easy to read/understand.Once in a long time a recording fails for some reason. But 99% of the the time, it works great. I use it with a Samsung HDTV and rabbit ears. I have an HDMI cable plugged into it (between the DVD recorder and the TV). The antenna plugs directly into the DVD recorder.The DVDs that I use for recording are nothing special (the cheapest I can find). I use DVD+RW. They have worked very well with this unit.No complaints. It has worked very well for me (and my parent). I would buy one of these again, if it ever died.
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
WOW! I was amazed at the sound of this radio. It sounds better then any home theater system I have ever heard. There are some problems,though. IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY SOFTWARE,OR AN AC ADAPTERAND NO REMOTE. THE BUTTONS ARE A LITTLE CONFUSING, but the sound is great
Initially had a problem getting this cable to work. I discovered a setting on the DVD/VCR player that needed to be changed and everything is now working well. I would have preferred to use digital/HDMI out from DVD/VCR but my older projector only has VGA/analog input.
Nice product , and i like buy in amazon and i can play some much hours and enjoy and share
I am using the me101 with a netgear bridge over 450 feet with a wall and several trees in between. We consistantly have %49 signal strength. I am very pleased with the performance. Hard to beat a 5dbi antenna right off the shelf.
I use headphones and earbuds when running. Earbuds won't stay in and headphones are cumbersome. These lightweight headphones are PERFECT! They stay put and I can't believe the sound for such an inexpensive product. You can't go wrong.
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.
This DVD rack is sturdy, takes up little space, and is a low cost way of storing DVDs.
works great, light weight, grabs signal from all directions, just need a straight pole to attach to.
I got this A13585-s4527 from Office Depot and added 2 gig memory and removed Vista and installed XP Professional. I didnt have any issues with the laptop :) this really works very well and the speed is really good. Good computer to have.
I bought this item to stop others spying on my machine, I sit in a high traffic area whereevery one can see my monitor. This privacy filter has helped to stop others spying on meand others were surprised that they cannot see anything from the side angle. I am reallyhappy with this product. The only drawback is it doesn't stick to the monitor, it keepson falling over so I have put a little tape to hold it to the monitor. Make sure you putthe shiny side of the privacy filter goes towards monitor.
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.
The iPod Shuffle is so simple to use and the sound is great. My family listened to it & everyone wants one.
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 :)
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 bought this case 3 months ago.It looks very nice, and it has provided adequate protection for my iphone.But, after 3 months of use, the back of it is now ripped at both sides of the metal clip. So, if you want a case that would last more than 3 months, don't buy this one
I purchased this product when my internal antenna on my gps stopped working. I use this GPS on my snowmobile and rely upon it heavily. The external antenna worked great. It picked up the satellites faster than the internal used to and its nice to know I no longer have to worry about the internal antenna breaking while out on a ride. I would highly recommned this antenna for the above application.
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!
My son received this and a digital camera for Christmas this year. He has been using these for a wile and he said that he would recommend them.
Used this VGA cable to connect a 60" tv to a pc! Works great - no interference, and a great price!
With everybody who wants to bring their laptop on the go, or for those who want to create a wireless network in their home or office, it just is difficult to find what would be the very best router for your notebook computer. Fortunately, the people at Linksys know that feeling, as one of the best networking companies around. The WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter is very easy to setup for your laptop computer, and works wondefully with any Linksys router like the popular WRT54-G Broadband Router for WI-FI connections. It also brings out the best quality for anyone who wants to bring their connection to any WI-FI hot spot for simple access. I definitely recommend this product for anybody who wants a extra Broadband connection at a affordable price for your computer.Price: B+Convience: BSoftware: B 1/2-Overall: B 1/2+
Make sure you get the extended warranty with this, because you'll need it.I am on my 4th replacement machine. The first one, the pen functionality stopped working. The pen functionality stopped working on the second one as well. By the way, it took a while to get my second one even though I paid good money to have the extended warranty with accidental damage protection. (I'd hate to see how long it would take to replace if it were actually damaged).After my second one failed, it took a long time, several phone calls and emails to tech support, and finally a strong letter to the VP to get my third warranty replacement machine.The 3rd one didn't work when it arrived so they sent me the 4th one which I have been using now for several months.Recently, the backlight on the screen started to go out intermittently, so I called in to get it fixed. I was told I would be called back the next day to schedule the on-site replacement of the screen. After waiting 8 days, I decided to call them back. Supposedly the tech will be out next week to fix it, but I'm not holding my breath.Needless to say, this will be my last Gateway machine. I reluctantly purchased this one after a bad expreience with a Solo laptop a few years ago. Their product has not improved and their service has gotten worse. I am going to get this one fixed (for the last time) and put it on eBay or maybe just take it to the shooting range.This machine isn't worth the frustration; go with another brand!
This camera is not good for sports or baby pictures ... the shutter is slow.
I bought this mount at the same time as my purchase of the new BenQ G2400W monitor. And, despite what others are saying about its ability to hold monitors of certain weight, it is doing just fine with the 24" BenQ right now. I also took off the extension, as others have. My desk just didn't warrant it. The clamp holds tight to the desk. The mounting plate worked perfectly. And its great looking. There really isn't much bad I can say about it. Although it isn't a "negative" really, I wish there was some other method for cable management. As is, it works fine. And, no one ever sees behind my monitor really. But, I just wish there were a cleaner way to route them. But, that is a bit nit-picky. It really is a fantastic mount. And the price is just fine. All in all, a great piece.
shipped form China? It is going to take how long??? Too long. Ordered Aug. 22 and I have to wait until Sept. - Oct.? Not good. They should have told me before I paid that there would be tentative dates up to months. Now I have to reorder. Gerrrrrr
I bought this camera as a Christmas present for my girlfriend. She was looking for a semi-pro camera. She was fascinated about how friendly the Rebel XTi is! I just borrowed it from her to make a outdoor shooting and boy is this camera good! It's easy to handle, takes hi res L+ RAW PICTURES, and for what it's worth it, it's a really good deal. The classic "value for money" expression would apply to the Rebel XTiThis is one of those cameras that's going to become a classic of its kind difficult to beat.
I've owned this product for a week now and have tried various things to get this card working correctly on my system. It appears that with LARGE traffic, this card will freeze up and lock your system, forcing you to press the RESET/POWER button. There is apparently a compatibility issue between the Atheros chipset (what this product uses) and the VIA chipset (what most AMD compatible motherboards use).I would only recommend this product to people who ARE NOT using a motherboard with the VIA chipset. [...]I hope that this helps you in your decision.
I have bought these more than once. I think they are a good value.. So far, I have not had the problem where the locking tabs break off rendering them unable to be closed.
It seemed to work great for one charge cycle and then never would fully recharge and supply power for more than a few seconds. A dismal failure, in my opinion. I would not recommend this or any similar Black & Decker product.
Tokina has earned ample praise as one of the best independent lens manufacturers for decades. Judging from a glowing review I have seen for this 100mm lens in the January, 2006 issue of Shutterbug magazine, then I have no doubt that this new macro lens is one of the finest lenses currently available from Tokina. Indeed, it may be a better performer than the medium telephoto lenses manufactured by both Canon and Nikon, which is an apt comparison since this lens is available only in their lens mounts. The review I read said that the lens performed well wide open, but especially in the range from f4 and below, with excellent contrast and resolution. The reviewer also praised the lens's durable all metal construction, lens coatings and optical design. Of course the best proof of this lens's quality is in the images it produces, which I thought were quite spectacular, including a closeup of a butterfly on a flower at a magnification ratio of nearly 1:1 without an extension tube. Those searching for a superb medium telephoto macro lens for both their Nikon digital and film SLR cameras should give this new Tokina lens ample consideration.
This is a great bag! I bought it for my husband for Christmas because he had a smaller one. He loved it! The only problem now is he has too much room and is now convinced that he has to buy more equipment to fill it up!
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 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!
These speakers are great!!! I really recommend them. I just got them and they sound fantastic. The bass is nice and heavy with a thump-n-rumble that sounds like a friggin tank is coming through the house. It's not that fake bass that's just nose, this is a solid low sound that resonates rather nicely.Pros: Great sound, great price, easy setup.Cons: Unit Power switch. You shut down your PC, the speakers are still on. Not a biggie, but just thought there would be a power switch.I would recommend coupling this with a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme sound card for real great sound.
I have to get a 2.5MM Headset for my computer and gaming and this things just great!
Very good product. No complaints. It is hooked up to my DSL router and delivers a powerful signal to my desktop and 2 laptops. Making the connection using a variety of devices including a dlink pcmcia card was trivial and took under 5 minutes to get the security key typed in and going. The signal is so strong I can pick it up anywhere inside and even from outdoors on my 2 acre lot (the walls of the house are brick), so be sure you have security settings turned on. I find the powerful signal to be an advantage because I can work outdoors on the patio or at a picnic table.
There's a lot of problems with this DVD writer. It must be cheaply made. I got it just 3 months ago wanting the Lightcribe technology. At first, I was very satisfied. It seemed to burn without a hitch. About a month ago the write speed started slowing, even with 16X media, it would only write at 4X, then eventually only 2X, if that! Then I started getting media error messages on my burning software. At first I thought it was the software. Nope. After I made numerous coasters and ran extensive diagnostics, I found out that although the drive can still read disks with data or movie on it, it no longer recognizes any blank media I put into it to write on. I tried, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD double layer, DVD-RW. It didn't recognize any type of media, hence the errors. I'm very dissapointed that this drive was so shortlived. Thank God it's only been 3 months, and because I purchased directly from HP, that I had no problems returning this thing with minimal hassle. It's a shoddy product. Don't bother with it. Get something else.
Product arrived on time. But, not really Cables To Go as advertised on Amazon. Well, so far, it seems to be working fine without any let-up. I think I'll keep it. Amazon should be specific about what's being advertised and being sold.
I brought this camera for my presonal use and now after using it for a month now I think its worth investment I have made. The photos come out really very good, even when the light is low (ofcourse i had enabled auto flash). Outdoor snaps turned out to be excelllent.The best part is its so handy that it can be carried anywhere anytime.
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.
I got this iPod in combination with a membership to audible.com, and for the most part this product has significantly exceeded my expectations.Pros:(1) iTunes makes it a breeze to keep all my photos and music in sync with the iPod -- no more *thinking* about what to select for download -- I have four years of digital photos (almost 2000) and ~1500 music tracks, and have still used only 1/4 of the 30 GB disk space.(2) The video output is surprisingly good quality. I use the S-Video output on the (extra cost) iPod dock to display pictures and music videos on my 42" HDTV plasma display and they look pretty darned good. Obviously not HD quality, but they definitely don't look like 320x240 pics expanded to TV (480i) size, either.(3) Surprisingly, the video connection set was fairly reasonably priced (includes A/C power supply, video output cable (Stereo audio + Composite video), and dock (extra headphone jack, connector for iPod USB cable, S-video output).Cons:(1) The video output is only available for photos and videos -- there appears to be no way to mirror the unit's built-in display to the video out.(2) Maybe that does not matter, because the (extra cost) remote control only allows access to a very small number of functions: play, pause, volume up/down. You cannot access the iPod menus using the remote control, which makes it significantly less convenient as a component of your home entertainment center.(3) It would be nice if iPod supported Bluetooth connections (for downloads and/or headphones), though the need to plug the unit in to recharge makes some sort of physical connection necessary regularly anyway.(4) Apple's famous non-replaceable batteries.(5) Plan on spending a fair amount of money on accessories (docks, video cables, A/C adapters, cases for belt or armband attachment, etc....).Summary:Combining all my digital photos, all my music, all my music videos, all my audio books, all my home videos, and (via 3rd-party software) a selection of music videos converted from DVDs) makes this an amazingly useful media appliance.I have to give it five stars even with its minor shortcomings....
This product is well worth the cost. Easy to install, and displays DVDs & Blu-ray casesin a compact and secure manner. Highly recommended.
This came with my IPOD. I was sceptical. Previous FM transmitter I owned was a PITA. I had to change the frequency to a clear spot on the band and it worked greaT. Now my wife will stop giving me what for because I'm wearing earphones while I drive.
I bought this Slik head because it was recommended by someone who had been a professional cinematographer for 30+ years. And he was so right! This head sells for a very low price in comparison to the smooth fluidity of movement it gives. The quality of my video has improved wonderfully since I acquired this head. Time now to buy another one for my second camera so we can shoot from two different angles simultaneously. The picture is misleading although the text is clear that this if for the HEAD only.
I bought this for my wife, and she is very pleased with it. But strangely enough, when the package arrived the box the printer came in was soaking wet. The outer carton was dry, so evidently the inner box was deluged with water before it was packed. It is hard to imagine that the packer could not have noticed this. The printer was protected by a plastic envelope and apparently it came through unscathed, but the manual was wet. I have no criticism of the device, but I am distressed by Amazon's apparent carelessness in shipping it.
Easy to use, good videos. We're not descriminating, so there's not much I can say that hasnt already been said. Takes great videos for the price; easy to use - right out of the box, we connected it to the TV to view the videos and were very pleased with the results. I especially like the fact that I no longer have to deal with disks or tapes.Only problem is that these small handhelds are geared towards right-handed users. You cant really hold/use it with your left hand as all of the controls, and also the screen are on the left side of the camera. I suspect most of the small handhelds suffer from this problem.
THIS IS THE COOLEST GPS OUT THERE. TAKE THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE FEATURES BEFORE HEADING OUT ON YOUR JOURNEY.
When we received this product, the charger was gray not black, it fits the battery but doesn't look like the original, also the cleaning liquid was spread out the container... I hope it does the job... but I won't buy from this seller anymore...
PRO- Adds a potentially reasonable amount of protection.CONS- So does an expired condom. It doesn't matter how well this protects the lens' surface if you can't actually take good images with it attached. If that wasn't the case, why would anyone by something other than a lens cap?SUMMARY:You get what you pay for, and maybe even a little less.RATING BREAKDOWN:- Good protection at a great price, which is job one for a UV filter: 5 Stars- Super-ultra-spectacularly crappy glare control: -4 Stars- Allowed me to work an expired condom reference into a review in a context-appropriate manner: +1 StarTHE REVIEW:This is an inexpensive filter that's also cheap. The glass is stable and mounted securely to the metal ring, so I'm sure it will do the most important job a UV filter can do: protect the lens from incidental scratches and light impacts.However, in terms of optical quality, this filter sucks. Part of the problem is the 67mm barrel. The other part of the problem is the cheap optical coating. It doesn't reduce glare;It enhances it.This isn't very noticeable until shooting into direct light in low-light... such as shooting people in front of things like Christmas trees. The light goes in the filter, hits the lens, bounces off the treated layer, hits the backside of the filter and stays there. Whatever specks of light you have out in front will stay there as ghosted &#34;lightows&#34; (I couldn't think of the technical word, so I figured a lightow is like like a shadow, only with lights instead of shade).As a base layer of protection: excellent. As an addition that will lend itself to any quality other than detrimental: excellent.
I have the nano as well as this shuffle and the nano just didnt work for me during my runs. So I decided to get something smaller and lighter and this was perfect. I barely feel it on me when I am at the gym using the machines. I don't use my mp3 as storage, more so to listen to my top 50 songs at any given time, so the memory size is fine and I don't need th LCD. I may give up my nano, however, I have a car integration kit that my nano will only work with. So until I can figure something out for the shuffle I will keep both. FYI I got the green, I like my colors bright!
I have been looking for a good clock for years, and found this here. Here is what I like about it:* Large numbers readable from the other side of the bed without lighting up the room.* The indispensable nap function (absent on many higher models).* Simple styling does not add to or alter decor.* Easy to set without 15 buttons like my last clock.* Any button works as snooze. What is special about a 9-minute snooze?* Gradual alarm volume starts soft and increases over time, no more fire-alarms!* Two independent alarms to avoid resetting for a special wake-up time.* The radio tunes well and sounds adequate, but who wants to fall asleep or wake up to jarring commercials?* The price! $10 on amazon is a great value.This is perfect to use as an alarm. If you want a sound system to play music, consider a separate sound system, but still use this as your alarm.
This was my first experience with ear canal phones. I read most of the reviews here and elsewhere and had the impression that these earphones would have about the comfort level of standard ear plugs.Well, when I got them I tried them with the medium and small fittings and decided that the small size fit me better.However, the small fittings are little smaller in diameter than the earphone base. Also, all the fittings have a slight seam about half way down the diaphragm. Since my ears aren't used to having anything in them (the default iPod style ear phones hurt my ear lobes after a less than an hour) I believe it's this seam that causes my ear canal to burn when I insert the earphones.I've used them 5 times since I got them and I am impressed with the sound (once the phones are snug so the fitting's diaphragm has solid contact with the ear canal). I'm hoping that over time my ears will toughen enough for these phones to not hurt when I use them.Other Considerations:Because these are ear canal earphones, when they're inserted correctly they reduce outside noise quite well; think earplugs. However, since they do function like ear plugs they have everything that comes with that including the 'loud cord' sending cord vibrations to your ear and causing high sensitivity to internal noise (eating with these inserted isn't pleasant)I did find that I like the J cord because you don't have the cord hanging in front of you and getting in the way.Rating:Comfort: 1/5Sound: 5/5Ambient Attenuation: 5/5
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.
I bought the the "B+W 77mm Slim-Line Clear UV Haze Filter w/Single Coating" for compatibility with my Nikkor 12-24 f4 DX. As I had hoped, it does not seem to cause vignetting with that wide-angle lens, as a thicker filter design might be expected to do. It also comes with its own lens cover, which is a nice afterthought since the standard Nikon lens cover will not work with the slim design. All in all, this filter lives up to B+W's excellent reputation in this consumer's opinion, and I recommend it for similar applications.
I bought and installed these speaker 3 months ago and they were blown out by may sctoc stereo of my honda civic. I really think that are poor quality audio speakers, i don't recommend them at all.
This company charges about three times what they should -- after I bought this product I needed to buy another 5 foot length of it and it cost $12. Perhaps they think that little bit of sticky strip is worth so much. Don't bother trying to adjust it or it will take the paint and drywall with it.
We have a Bose sound dock for my iPod which has amazing sound. I love this product, so I chose the Bose Companion 2 speakers for my new laptop, assuming they would have the same quality of sound. They DO sound good at a very low level. The bass is nice, and the sound clear. But if you turn the volume up to anything beyond a low level, the sound gets muddy and tends to fade in and out. Wondering if perhaps it was my laptop and not the speakers, I plugged them in to my husband's desktop with the same results.For what it's worth, the speakers are attractive, nicely sized, and came well packaged. But for $100, I know I can do better so I am returning them. They definitely do not live up to the Bose name.
I originally went to Best Buy to pick up a new 6' VGA cable to connect my PC to my 42" LCD TV (VGA inputs). They only had their own generic brand available, and wanted $25 for the cable. Frustrated, I also stopped in Radio Shack and walked out because they too wanted $25 for a video cable.I decided to visit Amazon and after reviewing several listings, I purchased this Startech monitor cable. It's hard to tell from the photo whether the quality of the cable would deliver a nice image. I am replacing another cable I bought over the web that was flimsy (thin) and delivered a sub par image - greenish and an strange yellow shadow behind all the images on screen. So this time I really wanted to find a cable that had a diameter like a dime, instead of a pencil - which I think is a good proxy for the overall quality of the materials used throughout the manufacturing process.I was very happy to see that the Startech cable is quite substantial in diameter and produced an excellent image on my 42" monitor. This cable performs very well and is a steal (I was able to get it for around $10) if you need to replace an OEM cable or if you bought a PC without a monitor and want to connect to a flat screen TV like me.
During the process of shopping for a new HDTV, I was dead set on getting a plasma or LCD big screen. After seeing this TV in a local store, I was floored by the picture quality, which was better than Plasma or flat screen LCD.Here is the deal with Plasma versus this TV. The LCD projection technology is solid, with brights and darks coming through without pixelation or loss of clarity. The Plasma technology is still new, and more often than not, there are issues with the picture of an affordable plasma, including bright darks and washed out colors. This LCD Projection screen nails all of the things that make a TV great and it has a small footprint. Plasma? I would rather spend the money on this, than three times the price for a plasma that is not up to snuff.If you wish to have a full review of the benefits of the LCD projection versus the plasma, check out some of the reviews ...
I purchased this camera after looking at a lot of different cameras. I was really impressed by the image quality, and the lithium-ion battery. The main complaint consumers have about digital cameras is battery consumption (I work as a tech-support agent for a digital camera manufacturer and field calls from customers on battery issues daily). The battery, the image quality, and the SONY name sold me on this excellent camera. The small memory stick that was included was a downside, but overall I am very happy. Getting the photos to the PC is very straight forward with no extra software to complicate things - you save images directly off the memory stick as if it were a floppy disk or CD-ROM disk through windows explorer. Easy as pie.
This is a great time to get a big flatscreen TV - the prices have come way down from a year ago and there are many more HD programs to watch. (Plus it's winter). My guess is that prices won't drop again for awhile - if they did, the big box stores would have to make good on their 60-90 day price protection on all the Christmas & Superbowl TV sales. Like many posters, I did a good deal of research and several trips to the stores before I decided on which TV to buy and where to buy it. I normally buy all my electronics from [...], but they have a no-return policy on big TV's, as do most of the electronics stores. Best Buy and Circuit City had decent prices but limited stock and always the 6% sales tax here in CT. But at these stores, I could see all the sets lined up, and clearly Samsung had the best picture of any LCD set, in my opinion. The 4661 didn't have the advanced sound system and the 4671 was priced much higher and the only major difference was the 120Hz circuitry that reduces motion blur. The 4665 was a perfect compromise between features and price.I bought the Samsung LN-T4665 on Jan 29th from Amazon ($1670). Amazon has a very reasonable return policy and just about the best prices around with a very high consumer rating. I live in Connecticut and within two days the box was in Hartford but not scheduled until Feb 4th for delivery. I emailed Eagle and asked for a Feb 1st delivery so I could have it for the Superbowl. They said ok and they came around 4pm. The driver was polite, knowledgeable and very helpful and the box was completely free of bang marks and had never been opened. He carried it into the house, unboxed it and set it up to make sure it worked. I gave the driver $20. An all around great buying experience from Amazon & Eagle delivery.What can you say about this wonderful 46" TV. Just the right size for my small room where I sit about 10 feet away. In a bigger room, I would opt for the 52" LN-T5265 which can be had for around $2,000. The picture is absolutely perfect, the detail and color reproduction are stunning. No dead pixels, no scratches, no noises or cable hookup problems - it just may need a little tuning out of the box to reduce the saturation and contrast.I get my signal from Comcast cable and I drove over there and swapped my old box for an HD box for an extra $8 or $9.month. There is no reason to pay a Comcast service fee to have it plugged in, unless you are electronically challenged. I connected the HD box to the HDMI2 input on the TV with a cheap ($10) HDMI cable and it's just fine. Like someone said about digital, there's either a signal or there is not. One thing about a cheap HDMI cable, I accidently tugged it sideways and trashed one of the connectors. But at this price you can do that 5 times and still be ahead of buying a $50 Monster cable.I also connected a PS3 with a similar HDMI cable (to HDMI1) and I've had none of the earlier posted problems. I think they were fixed with firmware upgrades. (I haven't tried Blu-Ray yet). If you get a chance to look at the box before you buy your TV, look at the 8th and 9th letters of the SN#. Mine was ..Q1.. meaning it was built in Jan '08 (1=Jan, Q=2008). If you buy one with P11 or P12 (late 2007), those may be old enough that they have not yet resolved all the problems described in these and AV forums. (I should point out that all my knowledge in this area is gleaned from these forums, so I may be blowing smoke out of my ars)Those buyers who have any complaints about the TV, usually say the PIP and remote control are lame. I would have to agree, but those are the only downsides so far. Any glare from the screen can be eliminated by pulling a shade or moving a lamp. It's really not a problem. I got the PIP working by putting a splitter in the cable before the HD box and running a cable to the TV. You can turn the PIP on with the remote and change channels, but anything else must be done from the menu, and really not worth the trouble (get a 2nd tv!). There is no "swap" function, just a split screen option. The remote is pretty awful and I was unable to program it to work the cable set top box. But the TV can be programmed to some extent to work off the Comcast remote (on/off, volume and mute). It's puzzling to me why Samsung would build this beatiful television and then put in a cheezy remote. I guess you can always buy a universal remoteThe sound is so good, that I just took my amp and speakers and put them away. But now I've hooked in a digital audio cable from the TV to the amplifier to try some side speaker surround sound.Comcast boasts that they have more HiDef than anyone else and that may be true, but only if you ante up for the premium packages. The Superbowl and golf from Pebble Beach have been the highlights so far. When you get right down to it, TV is still TV complete with the same idiotic reality shows and HiDef doesn't fix that. But this Samsung is the best TV on the market dollar for dollar. If you buy one, you will not regret it.
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
After having suffered through the first 9 months with my new iMac 20" thinking that I had suddenly lost all manual dexterity because I couldn't type anything--either in Word or e-mails or anywhere--without creating a gazillion duplicate letters, mostly vowels, I discovered several chat sites that confirmed I wasn't alone.Many indicated they had gone to Apple with the same problems and the big Mac daddy had refused to admit that anything was wrong on their end and proceeded to throw one after the other new Apple keyboards at the problem with little or any success.Several cited success by replacing the Apple Pro keyboard with a 3rd party replacement--several said the Macally Icekey had fixed all their problems. So I tried it and I'm here to tell you--they were right!!!I'm still a lousy hunt & peck typer but at least the typing errors now are legitimately my own. You have no idea what a relief it was to get back to my love affair with my new iMac now that I don't have to spend hours correcting all the typos that I didn't make. Bless you Macally!!!
I have ordered from Amazon for years now and this is the "first" time I have ever received a product with a problem...so far the product is fine, however, in packing the bubble wrap was busted and the container that held the DVD's was busted and loose in the box when it arrived at my door...other than that they seem to work well. HP DVD-R 4.7GB 16x Inkjet-Printable 100 Spindle (DMJPW045)
Buy original equipment as it is designed for your lens and it works great. I considered others but bought this for a spare.
The plug will convert from your computers monitor output to a set of cables that can connect to a componet video imput to a TV. You should confirm that your computers video card will output a component video signal. Mine will not..
I am not the kind of person who just goes out and buys something on a whim. I do plenty of research and thoroughly search through both professional and customer reviews. It was no different when I was looking for a good pair of headphones for my bus rides that I will soon be having (Minor League baseball has plenty lengthy bus rides!). It ended up coming down between the Sony MDR-V700DJ Headphones and the Sennheiser's. Needless to say, I ended up buying the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones.When the package arrive at my house I was quite anxious to listen to these 100 dollar headphones. Many of the reviews I read said the Sony's would be better for modern music with a more bass heavy setting, while the Sennheiser's simply had good reviews about sound quality in general. My biggest concern was that the Sennheiser's would not have enough bass to satisfy my need for desire. Sure enough, I plugged them in, and there was very little bass. They were amazingly clear, however, and I heard parts in my music that I had not ever heard before. (I listen to mainly rock and grunge style of music with a little country, hip-hop, and 70's music). But I wanted the bass to start kicking in! One review I had read mentioned a "break-in" period for headphones. Of course, I had never heard of anything like that before, but sure enough the next day my headphones had more bass. And the day after that my headphones we fully "broken-in". The bass is very present, though not overpowering. If you are going to listen to rap and hip-hop all the time, I would recommend trying another pair. The bass is sufficient, there is no question about that, but my guess is there is probably another pair of headphones that are more oriented toward stronger bass.Another one of my concerns was that they were going to be extremely tight on my head. Apparently these headphones are tighter than most (I tried on my dad's Sony MDR-V600 after I got mine, and the 280's are tighter). First of all, it doesn't feel very tight to me anyway, but even if it is going to be a little tighter than the rest, I prefer it because of how much outside noise it blocks out. This means your ears will be protected because you don't have to blare your music in order to hear the whole song. Love that feature.Hopefully this review helps someone out. Surely there is another person like me out there who sits reading others' reviews before purchasing a product. The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones are amazing quality at a terrific price.
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.
i really did not know what to expect when i got this "lens" i have been truly surprised. i have taken about 500 shots, 50 keepers so far. mostly leaves and seeds. it is not what i call a true macro lens. but it beats having my bag on me at all times. i went for a walk and had it in my pocket. put it on my 70-200 and it did an outstanding job. does not work so well with the wide angle lens eg 17-40. bit of a learning curve, but once you get the idea, it does do a good job.for the money, it is well worth the investment.
This speaker is great for bringing with you on the deck, patio, or garage for some background music. It is easy to set up, and the automatic tuning makes use a snap. Good price for a decent product. If you can find eight rechargeable "C" batteries, the AC adapter that comes with this speaker be used charge the eight batteries required to power the speaker as well as power the speaker directly.
I bougth this and still use it today. I dn't like the backing, wish it were a clip instead, but i really liked the cam. It's faily low cost too. I would buy this again.
This is the first review I have ever written for a product. I felt the need to do so due to the tremendous sound quality and value with these speakers. This is now my fourth brand of computer speakers over about 6 years. Every brand before now was tinny, lacked good base, and only hit the surface of the music. With these, it sounds like the performers are in the room. The highs are high The middle is clear and sounds true. And the bass is terrific. And for the price these speakers are much better than anything out there. My only complaint is that there is not an on and off switch. The system just goes into standby mode. But that is fine. Some the music I have listened to the last two days just brings tears to my eyes. So I will keep it on all the time anyway.
I wrote a great review on this little bean 2 days ago.I am now editing it.For some reason it wont let me change the amount of stars I gave it. I would now give it 1 star.The darn thing just broke on me. It slipped out of my fingers and actually gently hit the floor ( the cord breaking some of the fall ) and the control stick broke off and the thing is almost useless now.I really think that a mp3 flash player should be more durable. This stinks, I wasted 120 dollars.Time to get an ipod.Mike
I'm not going to bore you with techno babble so I'll keep it short and sweet...I recommend this camcorder to anyone wanting really great picture and sound quality. I just took a short vacation and the images were wonderful! The item is pricey yes, but the use is very simple and the quality is great. There's no comparison to this unit and the old HC-30 we had. HD is the only way to go!
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.
Great value for a Cat 6 cable.I bought 3, one that connects my cable modem to my Buffalo Infiniti router. And two are wired to my PS3 and 3D BD Player.
Love this remote! Works just about everywhere on my .25 acre property. 2 things missing. I still haven't figured how to shut it off. So for now I put the music in pause, shut down my stereo receiver and assume it puts itself to sleep. The other thing missing is a scroll wheel. With 4700+ songs in my iPod, there scroll function is annoying and much slower then a scroll wheel. Otherwise, installation was a snap and it does exactly what I need it to do.
Pretty good little Sub with lots of kick for the size. I own an 08' VW GTI hatchback. I put it in the back with an unported box and it still gives it the kick it needs. If i was ballin outta control i would have gotten a ported box but hey... baby steps right. Its balanced and with the right amp (kenwood 1000) you can get some good sound out of this sucker.
Fits the Canon Speedlight 430EX II flash perfectly! I used a velcro mounted "soft box" on a previous flash unit, this one looks so much more professional...not to mention can be removed quietly when it is not needed. I prefer the softer look of a diffused flash, so for me this is the way to go!
Does not work with new Photoshop.If you have CS3, this printer is obsolete.2 hours on the phone with bad customer service and all they said was they dont work with the new systems. Many HP printers suffer the same incongruities.Not useful for the future.
We lost the original charger and they were expensive in the store, around 15 dollars. I was able to purchase the charger and have it shipped for around 3 dollars. Patience is a good attribute, right?
I was strickly a Palm guy until I saw the Sony Clie. I've owned both the Palm Vx and m505. Of course I moved to the m505 because it had colour. The colour wasn't impressive, but it was a plus compared to the Vx. I switched teams and became a Sony guy after seeing the Clie on the web. I'm somewhat of a gadget guy, so the camera feature was an added plus (in a PDA) for me. I have to admit, the colour on the Clie blows the socks off of the Palm. The screen of the Clie is sooo much clearer, the processor is faster (this is really highlihgted when viewing pictures), this is generally a great PDA, but...I do have couple of small points to mention on the negative side. Although the camera is a neat feature, the quality of the picture isn't that great (but I think Sony has a new generation of PDA/camera coming out soon), the stylus is too thin, and on a few occasions my memory stick is not recognized by my Clie, and I've had to fiddle with it to get it to work. What I've found is that if the memory stick is left out of the expansion slot for a little while and then re-inserted it will function correctly, then. But, with that said, I still think you get great value for your money with the Sony Clie PEG-NR70v/U.
I bought this product a while ago and have not had the chance to review it until recently. I would not recommend anyone to spend a cent on this product unless you have some time to waste and nothing to do with your money. It worked for just a few days and stopped working. My research on the product revealed that the product should not have been on the market in the first place because it was recalled by HP.There is however, another product on the market which is quite expensive but is guaranteed to work (though I haven't bought one jet). If you are planning on buying this product, Think again!!!
I have had this product for almost a year and I dont have any complaints. I even bought one for someone else as a birthday present.
Caveat: I'm not an audiophile so I won't use a lot of esoteric gobbledygook about the sound quality. Also, these were the first 'high-end' (some might consider them 'mid-range' or even 'beginner' level, but for me it's as 'high-end' as I'm likely to go with canalphones).The sound quality of these phones was great. If there is any complaint about the sound that I have, it would be that they are definitely designed for music. I also listen to a lot of spoken-voice podcasts and voices seemed to get a bit muffled... I would have to turn the volume up... then some voices (such as the host of the BBC World News) would be a bit whiny on the S's and become very noisy.Nevertheless, the main issues I had with the vibes was not the sound quality... First of all, the little storage bag is a bit of a pain to use. No matter how you try to store the phones in it, they will come out in a tangled mess. I found the little plastic thing (I call it a "bone") that you're supposed to wind your cable around pretty much useless. It's too short to wrap the entire cable around for storage purposes, and it's too big and impractical to use for excess cord while listening (and really, the cord isn't long enough to have much excess, unless you're using a shoulder strap or something).The biggest day-to-day inconvenience with the Vibes was that the left one didn't want to stay in my ear (the right one was not as bad). Even after using the larger size bud, it just wouldn't stay in very well. Whether jogging, walking or sometimes just barely catching the cable, the left phone would pop right out. Perhaps it's just my mutant ear, but it seems like the buds just didn't provide enough of a seal, and the rest of the driver, although looking beautiful, adds a little too much weight to keep them stable (and the nice thick rubber cable doesn't help in this case). Your ears may vary.Finallly, the unfortunate events that have separated me from my Vibes. I have an ipod nano (original model), and the straight plug of the Vibes definitely is not optimal for such a device. Although the cable is pretty well protected with nice thick rubber insulation, the weakness is at the plug. Because it's a straight plug, unless you're pretty careful how you carry your player, chances are, you're going to be bending the cable right against the metal base of the plug. I often would wrap the phones around the ipod for storage (since the "bone" and the bag were more trouble than they were worth), which only exacerbated the problem. Eventually, the rubber wore enough at the plug to reveal the wire shielding underneath, which inevitably frayed and killed the earphones. From now on, I will go out of my way to get the bent plug for my ipod.So, if you get the Vibes, make sure you'll be prepared for a straight plug, and if you wrap your plug around your player, unplug it first, and perhaps yours will last longer than mine (which is ~1 year).
This is a very simple to use dual deck that sounds great...I found the controls to require a feather touch. The solenoids controling the transport are loud. The transport itself is smooth and noise free. This is as good as it gets at twice the price.
These headphones have superior quality craftsmanship over the Bose and cost much less... I give it 3 thumbs up :D
This is a really nice bag, at a steal of a price. It looks attractive, holds lots of gear, and is very nicely built.It is new, so I can't discuss the long-term handling. With that said, at this price, I don't really care. If it fits your needs, get one while you can.
Used this for my home pc karaoke UHF wireless microphone set. The cable met all of my needs. No cons.
These speakers give a natural sound to voice and music. I listen a lot to classical guitar and the instrument comes through very nicely. I first placed them on a shelf on the wall above my computer. Since the speaker cones apparently are angled somewhat upward, I found they sounded better when I placed them at the same level as the computer. But either way they are excellent. Yes, JBL could have designed a better on/off button, but you can cover it with a piece of thin rubber or tape to grab it better.I don't know if other speakers have a volume button separate from the on/off button, a feature that would let you keep the same volume all the time. The JBLs don't have it, but you can't expect perfection for a mere $39 with free shipping. These speakers perfectly fit my needs.
This is a nicely designed. It is durable and well made. Unfortunately, I couldn't fit my palm size camcorder AND the power adapter in the case. I assumed it was bigger from the picture. If you want to carry the power cables/adapter, you may need a bigger case. Otherwise, no complaints!
Being a novice at shortwave listener, I really shopped around to find the biggest *bang* for my dollar. Having experienced shortwave first with an old Zenith Transoceanic (which still sits in my livingroom), and then with a mid-80's Unitech, this purchase went above and beyond my expectations...Despite the cheapness the photo might imply, this is a solid piece of technology...it certainly looks sharper when it's in your hands... Though it's much smaller than I thought it would be, it definately lives up to the hype. Within minutes of installing the batteries, I was receiving Radio Beijing with astounding clarity.I primarily purchased this radio to listen to at home, but because of it's portability, I take it to work every night...although I work in a pretty high radio interference call center, my AM reception is dimished, but I still get all the major local broadcasters...the FM is absolutely solid (when many of my co-workers can only receive one or two FM signals on their cheap AM/FM/CD players, I can recieve all the channels, and because this unit goes all the way down to 70.0 FM, I get a handful of TV channels also...)At home, AM/FM reception is stellar...in the evening hours I switch to the shortwave and I can pull in MANY major broadcasters...I've been able to pull in stations as far away as Italy, and India...Although sound through the speaker is weak, it is acceptible...through the headphones it ROCKS (though not as loud as I would like), and at home, I use the "line-out" jacks to connect to my amplifier..the tuner on this unit is precise...with it's ability to pull in weak channels make it more valuable than my Kenwood receiver...I have yet to find anything on SSB to listen too, but given the reception I've received thus far, I doubt I'll be disappointed...I would certainly recommend this receiver to anyone who is curious about Shortwave radio, and would like something that's portable. **Also, the rechargeable batteries are a SUPERBIG plus...this radio will actually recharge the batteries! A really big incentive if portability is your thing....The only detractor I can find is that the manual that came with the radio is a bit hard to understand, and not very clear...but I've had the radio for a week now, and many of the functions are intuative, and became clearer to me with regular use...At this point I don't refer to the manual at all...
I've had great experience with this hub and encountered no problems with it.I recommend this to everyone who wants to build a small 10Mbps network.
Both my brother and myself purchased this item and while the picture is a bit dark, probably due to poor lighting in the room, the picture is pretty clear and the video is very good. If you don't want to spend a lot of money for a good product, this is the one to get.
Bought this to be the sub for my monitor -70' + CS2 (newegg had an amazing deal going on these) since the paired PSW-125 was another monster and the WAF was treading low. Surprisingly this sub has delivered, havent been able to drive it with specific audio but overall during the HD shows this has been good.
Great price, easy to work with, and sounds great. Nothing wrong with this cable, get it! (Used with Jamo speakers)
eFortune promotes this unit as a 60 watt 1400ml capacity cleaner. I specifically purchased this unit because it was supposed to be an upgrade in power from the unit I was using. When it arrived, the unit has a label underneath which lists it as only 50 watts of power and only 1000ml capacity. These units are being mis-represented, and you are paying more for it over the slightly less powered units for sale.
I've had a horrible time finding a good multi-purpose headset. My situation is that I work from home part of the time as well as commute into the city, so I need a headset that will work with:- Home Phone on Ooma(2.5MM headset)- Laptop (Skype using USB)- Blackberry (2.5MM headset)I've gone through a variety of headsets from the Jawbone2 (both laptop and BB have Bluetooth) and found the sound quality was good, but fit was off, and battery life prevented long use of the device. I've tried the Plantronic MC200C as well as the Plantronics Skype headset--both claiming to have noise cancellation, but both picking up all the ambient noise of the room (my home office is an open setting with the kitchen and living room next to me).After I received the MX500i I proceeded to make calls on both my BB and home phone (connected to Ooma), and switched between both the MC200C and MX500i and the people on the other end stated there was a night and day difference with the MX500i being superior both in terms of both sound quality, and cancellation of background noiseIn terms of ease of putting the device on, this can be a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, putting the device on isn't as bad as you think it will be. Comfort is second to none. I have Oakley glasses and as such headsets that go over the ear, or have loops that go over the ear are very uncomfortable. This headset is VERY friendly for folks who wear glasses and I have been wearing it most of the afternoon without discomfort.The only drawback was the packaging, the plastic that it came in was glued together and sort of difficult to open, but all things considering with that being the only drawback I'm more than pleased with the actual product!
I looked long and hard for a protective case for my Macbook that I could use in a backpack or other bag. I couldn't be happier with this sleeve. Fits the Macbook perfectly and has just the right amount of padding. Also the zipper is protected all the way around on the inside to prevent scratches. This is exactly what I was looking for and would recommend it for anyone who's looking for a protective case, not a full blown bag.
I bought this laptop bag right after I got my new laptop. Didn't want to pay $50 for one. This bag is perfect, durable, and has plenty of pockets for the small stuff. This price is just frosting.
We purchased the Dell 42 inch plasma. We loved it for about 2 1/2 years. Then it died. Now $2000.00 later we have no TV and no support from Dell, because the warranty only lasts 1 year. Please think twice before you buy a Dell TV.
Picture frame is great! Picture frame quality is very good. I have had mine for almost 6 months now and no problems.Defently worth the money.
The Sony MDR-V700's have all around good sound and deep bass. I've tried other headphones, but they just don't/can't match the overall performance and sound these headphones provide. I highly recommend these headphones...
Tried buying in for my printer at target but this is the way to go.
I just received my Grado SR-60s and am currently burning them in. I havent even had 40 minutes in them and I am already very impressed. I HEAR EVERYTHING. Every little detail. I can hear the fingers of the guitar player move from fret to fret between chords, heretofore unheard stuff in the mix like background vocals and effects.Unfortunately, MP3 compression errors are also more evident. For example, some complex tonal passages sound distorted especially those that are at the high end of the dynamic range (LOUD), and if you lower the volume, the distortion continues. I conclude that the distortion is in the track, not due to the hardware. This appears to be the fault of iTunes ripping software. This happens quite often. I have re-ripped all my stuff with Windows Media Player using MP3 with a sample rate of 320 kbps with better results. The Apple software basically sucks at ripping stuffLater on I conducted my tests with a little Jet, Modest Mouse, Linkin Park, Thievery Corporation, Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi by the London Symphony Orchestra for good measure and finished off with Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. I am almost teary eyed with joy.The bass is sufficient. It is whole and robust. You can almost caress it with your hands. It is not booming by any measure. It is accurate. I prefer to listen to flat sound and this is just the way I like things. No added bass, treble, X-bass, loudness, BBE or any of that other junk that can be added to the music. I would rather increase the SPL to hear the detail than mess with the sound. It is here where the SR-60s shine. You dont need a lot of volume to hear the detail. I can't say it enough, "everything is there" or "more than you use to know".The only downside I have experienced so far is that the db/watt seems lacking. They are sufficiently loud but they seem to be giving the iPod a hard time when I crank it up to rock concert levels. If you are the type with a couple of 12 inch subs in your car, or cant get any satisfaction with a pair of decent stand up speakers (B&Ws;?), these may not be for you. The wires are a bit long too.I am extremely happy with these entry level phones. However, if you intend to use it on an iPod, I think this is the only Grado headphone that can be driven to satisfaction by a portable.NOTE: Out of the box, they'll suck. Break them in properly with a nice selection of booming hip-hop and high pitch guitar riffs at reasonably high levels. You dont have to be wearing them to do this. Then you'll start hearing the bass start taking form after 30 or so minutes.UPDDATE: My dog jumped on me while on walk and ripped the phones of my head. Tore one of the cans clear of the headband. And they pretty scuffed up too. I sent them to GRADO and for a $ 25.00 charge they fixed the phones, actually I think they sent me new ones. Thumbs up to GRADO!
This is my favorite camera....Just the right size and with so many features... The pictures are great! The macro and suoer macro are incredible. I have the 800IS and the Digital Rebel....all bought from Amazon and all terrific....this little 3S is the very best in design and practicality....I love It!
Delighted with Motorola SB4200 on my Cox cable service. Like the DOCSIS upgradability. But do check out Circuit City first.
Home inkjet printers often work well right out of the box, but I decided to wait a while to write this review. I've had the HP 3180 printer for 11 months, and it still continues to be a strong warrior as a printer. I use the printer every day, and the quality has been consistent and excellent.I wish the printer cartridges lasted a bit longer, but again, I am a heavy user of ink. I looked for a relatively inexpensive printer, because I knew I would end up purchasing a lot of ink for it. I could have spent $300 on a printer and THEN bought the gobs of ink I need. Instead, I paid under a $100 for this printer, and it has performed well.I absolutely recommend this printer to others.
I purchased this item shortly after seing it used by collegues. The Ergotron works perfectly with a Cintiq21UX as it outperforms the original tablet stand by far. Allows for a better range of motion, extra desk space and the ability to work while standing up. Great purchase!
NetGear has been what i use for my networks and everything works great. and this just makes it even better
The (Magellan Maestro 4000 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator) is a good GPS for the price.
I plugged the UPS in, turned it on, and there was a HUGE pop. The circuit breaker tripped, and most of the GFIs tripped in the building. Won't be buying another one of these again!
THIS IPOD IS GREAT FOR WORKING OUT AT THE GYM OR ANYWHERE REALLY---YOU DON'T NEED AN ARM BAND TO ATTACH IT TO & IT IS SO SMALL AND STILL HOLDS OVER 200 SONGS!! YOU CAN CLIP IT RIGHT TO YOUR SPORTS BRA OR SHIRT AND IT'S SO LIGHT YOU DON'T KNOW IT IS THERE---I LOVE THIS! I AM BUYING A SECOND ONE FOR MY HUSBAND TODAY!THIS PRODUCT IS PERFECT FOR THE PERSON WHO DOESN'T NEED OR WANT ANY OF THE EXTRA STUFF LIKE VIDEOS, MUSIC VIDEOS, BIG DISPLAY SCREENS, ETC.(WHICH RACKS UP THE PRICE ON SOME OF THOSE OTHER IPODS)---I JUST WANTED SOMETHING SMALL AND SIMPLE TO LISTEN TO TUNES AT THE GYM WITH & THIS IS THE PERFECT ITEM FOR THAT!
I bought these assuming they were still the top quality dark blue AZO dye that Verbatim used to make these with. I verified the product # against my old Verbatim catalog & the number is the same. Sadly, the quality is not. These are made by CMC Magnetics & are fine for disposable use. If you're looking for the 'good ones', these are NOT them. These are way overpriced for being common ordinary quality discs.
This product was not available at any local store so I ordered through Amazon. I'm fully satisfied. The product came in time.
The plastic hindge at the top of the fold broke after about 3 months of use. The good sound quality is of no use if the item is broken!
This slim radio gets great reception - whether it be AM, FM or even TV channels. I also like the fact that it has a timer so it turns off rather than draining the batteries.
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 $.
As the Nikon D200 is no spring chicken in the ever evolving world of digital photography, I shan't go on about the actual functions and statistics, but rather try to talk a bit about how it all is to use in your everyday shooting sessions.I've been using my D200 for well over a year now, and it has been my steadfast companion on many expeditions (well, holidays) all over the globe, and in that time, has never put a foot wrong. The quality of the images are, as you probably already have found out, very good, and the build quality very good indeed. What I have found to be most rewarding about this little piece of kit is how practical it is. It is big and heavy enough to feel like a proper camera and have a nice feel in your hands. Ergonomically thought through I would say. It has very easy access to key features via separate buttons on the camera (ISO, picture quality, etc) which makes visits to the dreaded menu system of any DSLR less frequent. It is for example also very easy to delete unwanted photos with a couple of pushes of a button. The outlay and use of the whole piece of equipment is very entuitive and makes it quite possible to take the camera out of the box and start taking photographs almost straight away. Good battery life, on-board flash, high continuous shooting rate, and enough pixels to satisfy the most of us makes this a very decent camera, even today.There are newer models out there, sure, but they are not necessarily the better choice. The D300 is a better camera, all in all. Of course it is. But there's quite a bit of a difference in the pricing of the two models. Normally I wouldn't advocate buying an older model when its replacement has been on the market for a year or so, but at this price, I honestly think that the D200 is worth getting. Get the 17-55mm Nikon lens (or any piece of properly sharp glass), and you'll have as good photographs as with any camera. If you're looking for a really good camera at a low price, then I reckon the D200 is (or at least should be) a serious competitor. If you take a thousand photographs a week you'll probably want something newer and heavier, but then again, you probably already have. If, on the other hand, you need a camera for your holidays, trekkings, and the odd sportsevent, this is, in my opinion at least, a very decent choice indeed.5 stars. Without a doubt.
I bought this camera for a my wife for Christmas this year,she loves it especially the extra large lcd screen. It takes good pics too!The only setback was the 16mb card, didn't hold many snaps. Upgraded now to 1gb nd all is right with the world!Nice compact design fits small hands well too.It is also relatively simple to use, she is no techie, but is able to work it just fine. Got it for a GREAT PRICE TOO!
This was exactly what I needed, I lost my original charger I had for my PSP and this replaced it fine.
Simply the best palm OS pda on the market currently. Easy to use, the resolution is great. The mp3 player is also an excellent addtion. Palm has a lot to learn from Sony. There is nothing to complain about. Great job Sony!!
I was looking for an inexpensive fax/copier since I already have several printers. The price on this all in one fax/copier/printer/scanner caught my eye. The favorable reviews that others left made me buy the Canon MP530. I have used the copy, scan and fax functions and all work great.
Update Review:I just took my D200 on a three weeks trip along the west coast (of the United States). I took about 2000 photos - some portraits, but mostly lanscapes.The camera performed without any problem.Image colors are very good (I used color mode 3, sharpening +2).Matrix metering are very good - but not fool proof.May need two batteries to shoot a whole day.Low ISO, D200 is a fine camera (solid 5 stars). High ISO (3 stars)Original Review:This review compares D200 with D70(s) for those thinking to get one of these. I will not compare specs because that topic is readily available elsewheres. I'll give value, relative to D70(s), for each important different feature (based on my opinion and usage) so that you can see the relative values between the two cameras. Positive value means D200 is better.1) Body construction: +$2002) Max Frame rate: +$1003) Max Flash Sync Speed: -$1004) Mirror Lock Up: +$505) Remote Shutter Release: -$506) Time Interval Shooting: +$507) Focus Speed: +$1008) Resolution: +$2009) White Balance: +$15010) Color: +$15011) Moire: +$10012) Banding: -$10013) Noise: $014) MF Lens: +50Adding all up: +$900. At current prices, D200 is about $1000 more that D70(s).Compare to D70(s), the colors and white ballances of the images from D200 is much better. In general, the images from D200 are very good straight from the camera. However, post processing may be still needed to get the images you want. It is easier to get great images from D200 than from D70(s).I have a few classic Nikon MF lenses. Though they are usable with D200 (with metering), manual focus is difficult because the viewfinder is not very bright (brighter than D70, but not as good as film camera).D200 is a great camera. Nikon must spend a lot of time designing this camera, and they did a great job.There are things that D200 can be improved:1) Cut down noise at high ISO, especially in dark area2) In addition to having mirror lockup and self timer separately, also have self timer with mirror lockup.3) Better dynamic range4) Brighter viewfinder5) Eliminate banding completley (currently, short banding may still exists under special situation)6) Have an external button to select image style (D200 called image optimization). For example, select between vivid (landscape), portrait, custom 1, custom 2, etc.7) Have remote shutter release, like D70(s)8) Improve battery life, like D70(s)9) Improve flash sync speed, like D70(s)10) Current AF of D200 is very good, however it can be improved to the same level as in D2X.I know that the wish list above is a little much. But I believe and hope that Nikon do take our wishes into consideration when they design their next cameras. Even though it is expensive and not perfect, D200 may be the best camera for the money at this time.
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.
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.
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.
These are great for my dorm room. Not much else to say except I'm very pleased
My old one died (yes, error 41) and I needed a new one. Tired of Brother printers, I looked elsewhere only to find that they don't work well on a home network. So here I am, back again, buying a Brother, the notorious waster of ink. Yet, it is great. It worked IMMEDIATELY on my home network with every computer MAC or PC in the apartment. No problems. Printing is clear, nice. "Relatively" fast. I love the fact that you can scan wirelessly to any computer in the house or have your faxes forwarded to your computer when they come in. Many great functions. I recommend going to inksoutlet.com and getting the multipack replacement cartridges for less than 4 bucks each cartridge. You'll save a fortune as it is a Brother printer and they BLEEEEEED ink. But with a $30 multipack, you get 3 black and two of the others, so you'll be good to go for a long time. Otherwise, the printer is great.
I used the camera in Hawaii. It was easy to use, and it was nice to have pictures underwater, but when I tried to take pictures of things on the ocean floor, I discovered that the camera won't work deeper than about 10 ft--the plunger gets depressed by the pressure.
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.
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.
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.
I love the creative challenges of a prime lens. I currently use 24mm 2.8, 85mm 1.8 and recently upgraded to 50mm 1.4d from 50mm 1.8d.The benefit of this lens are the ease of taking creative photos because it is:- light weight compared to 24-70.- Avoid tagging along additional weight of a flash as you can take photos in low light conditions.- Its cheap for its ease and quality of output.Yes some time it could be frustrating as you will not be able to zoom in and out but when I ignore those few situations i always managed to add lot of creativity because of the zoom limitation.If you are not comfortable with prime then please go ahead with the zoom, its all about what you feel more comfortable about then what others write about. I have shared my views on why i like 1.4 prime.Happy Clicking.nitin jaiswal
works well/ linksys is the best product in the market today. period.
Too much bass response and the sound is muffled really bad. The price is good and the noise blocking is good but if you want really good sound quality, get something else.
This is exactly what I needed to connect my mp3 player to my stereo. Sound quality is great, price was great, and it was delivered fast.
BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUMMINGBIRD, BUT IT COULD PROBABLY B USED FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT ALSO. SURE DOESN'T LOSE A CHARGE THOUGH. RUN MY HUMMINGBIRD FOR 24 HOURS AND IT STILL HAS ALMOST 100% CHARGE! COMES WITH A WALL BATTERY CHARGER TOO. THE PICTURE SHOWS A BLUE & WHITE BATTERY, BUT THE BATTERY THAT CAME WAS BLACK. WORKS FOR ME,(PREFER BLACK ANYWAY). USE THIS IN A ALUMACRAFT JON, BUT IT WOULD PROBABLY WORK GREAT IN A KAYAK OR CANOE. CAME FAST.
Good product for fair price.Lot's of features and support for various memory cards
this was a great camera for my kids...had one problem with an "E18" error so we sent it in for repairs and its been great....
This product works just like it was described by the seller. We love it! It was easy to use, and easy to install/setup.
At first I was a little hesitant to spend almost 40 dollars on a mouse but after buying this mouse I have to say it was one of my best purchases in a long while. It fits perfectly in mu hand even though I have rather large hands. The way your hand sits on the mouse is so comfortable and more natural position then most other mice.I also love the holographic design on the top it makes it look like it has dings and stuff in the top. The buttons on the mouse are also very convient and usful at the same time. I love the speed scroll buttons. Overall I would recomend it to anyone who needs mouse not just for one group or another.
This tele-converter produced very good resolution on my G9. If you want a field-of-view equivalent to a 420mm lens on 35mm film cameras, but not all the time, this is a good choice, assuming you already have a G7 or G9. If you are a frequent user of such long focal lengths, you will likely prefer a camera that has it built in, or better still, a digital SLR. There are two main reasons I say this:(1) this add-on lens completely obscures the view through the optical viewfinder, so you have to rely on the LCD screen for framing your shots. You will need good light to be using a shutter speed that is fast enough to hold the camera at arm's length, like you need to do to see the screen, and the visibility of the screen in bright sunlight can be less than ideal. It can be done. A tripod or monopod would work better, provided your subject doesn't move too quickly or erratically. My percentage of keepers shooting birds in flight, for example, was pretty low.(2) While the G7/G9 lens zooms from 35mm to 210mm (equivalent in 35mm terms), and this 2x converter gets you out to 420mm at the long end, you can't use it down to the 70mm (=2x35mm)you might expect, as you will run into severe vignetting. I *think* you can use it for all or most of the range above 210mm.Having said all this, the G9 plus this converter makes for a very small and light long-lens package, for those who already have a G7/G9 or who only require the added reach from time to time.
i got this ipod shuffle as a gift for signing up for something. it is my first mp3 player. i wasn't ready to buy one yet,... didn't see a need in my life. but now that i have it... i LOVE it! and this one is so small and easy to use. i went out and bought my husband one so he could listen to his music (since we have different tastes) while he was snow blowing. even my 5 year old son loves it and can use it. he'll get one soon enough.
Had difficulty find what I needed. These are priced right and very comfortable.
I have bougth over 20 of these memories, and can't say something bad, this product is a simple and easy to use movil storage device...really recommend it. Fast enough, but doesn't have a cord or something to put it on like othe flash drives.
This is a good replacement item (at a reasonable cost). It is entirely compatible with the Dell Inspiron 1501 and is stamped with the Dell logo. Recommended for anyone needing a replacement.
I bought the Pentax Optio WPi 6MP specifically for shooting while kayaking and boating - and I was willing to accept any shortcomings for the piece of mind of knowing that a little water wouldn't hurt it. So far, however, I've found no shortcomings! The controls and menus are easy and logical to use - I was able to set up and use the camera without referring to the extensive manual that comes with it. Shooting, focus, and flash mode selection is intuitive and simple, and I've found the color and clarity quality of the photos I've taken to be good, though a little grainy in low light. It's definitely a snapshot camera, and will not replace my Canon S2 IS for "real" photography, but it's great on the water (Check out this shot on the Hudson River: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1279/921201487_2017fd1d92_o.jpg . I paid $200 (from Pavilion Electronics - unbelievably quick customer service response and delivered 3 days before earliest estimated delivery date) and couldn't be more pleased with the camera.
Everything was communicated well and shipped quickly. The box was well packaged and the product looks very nice for the price..I was expecting something 'cheaper' looking but its very solid!
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.......
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.
Pocket Wizards are great and they are the industry standard, which means most pros use them. I own a single pocket wizard, because I only need it when I'm shooting at shared studios or on-location where lights are already provided, and my PW serves as a TX not RX. For my personal lighting setup, I prefer the less expensive and very reliable Cybersync RX and TX from Paul C. Buff (Alien Bees). They are 1/3 the cost of Pocket Wizards.Long story short, every photographer should own at least one of these.
Excellent cable, can be used with vista but has no suporting software for vista. Highly recomended for XP and older systems
I bought this from wal-mart.com about a year ago and have not had any problems with it. I love this thing! I tried not using it on a trip to Austin, TX, got myself lost, and then turned it on and found my way in a matter of minutes. The only complaint i have is that it sometimes takes a while to acquire the satellites but other than that, it's great! and the bluetooth handsfree feature for your phone works like a charm as well!
I've owned the FZ8K for about a week now, and I've taken about 2,000 pictures and videos with it. It has many very good points and just a few not-so-good points.The good side:Pictures are sharp and clear. The autofocus is smart and fast. The standard settings for sharpness, contrast, and color intensity work well for me. On previous cameras I had to use "vivid color" to get shots that I liked.Set it to fast burst and you get up to 5 pictures in what seems like about two seconds. I've set the camera to operate silently, so that there are no clicking sounds to disturb my subjects.The anti-shake feature works well. At mid zoom my hand-held videos are quite steady. At max zoom the videos aren't so steady but I wouldn't expect them to be. Still photos, however, taken on cloudy days, are sharp even at max zoom, which was a bit of a surprise. But don't expect miracles - nothing helps if the light level is too low.The optical zoom feature is configured intelligently. If you shoot at less than 7 megapixels you get added optical zoom past the nominal 12x out to, for example, 14.4x at 5 megapixels. This is like cropping the central portion of the photo from 7 to 5 megapixels in an image editor, except that you don't have to shoot at 7 megapixels all the time (filling your HDD faster) to get that advantage.The lithium-ion battery is a champ. I've taken over 400 shots, many with flash, before it even dropped from 3 to 2 bars. I use a couple of Lenmar batteries as extras, and they seem to work as well as the OEM battery.The camera is reasonably small and light, and the two viewfinders work well.The flash is strong and charges relatively quickly.When you take a video the camera gives you a 640x480 jpeg of the first frame. I find this useful in reviewing videos because Windows XP doesn't give you a thumbnail of the Quicktime video mov file as it does with avi and mpg video files.The not-so-good points:Somewhat slow downloads to the computer. I've tried three cards in this camera. Two of them were 2-gigabyte SD cards rated at 110x and 150x. One is an 8-gig SDHC card rated as Class 6. Although none of them gives the camera a write problem, they all read slowly through the camera cable. I believe it is a USB 1.0 system. This was a disappointment. My older Canon SD-400 and Casio EX-S600 both download at USB 2.0, noticeably faster, even when the FZ8K is set to 5 megapixels.The 5-shot burst mode has no memory feature. My old Minolta Z-2 has a feature that shoots continuously as long as my finger is on the shutter button, shows me each shot as it is taken, and then keeps only the last 5 when I release the button. This saves memory-card space. But I suppose, now that memory cards have gotten so big and so cheap, that the Panasonic way is not that much of a disadvantage.Learning to use some of the features required me to read the manual. Not that great a hardship, but with other cameras I've been able to teach myself how to use them just by tinkering.Overall I'd say this camera is well worth the price, under $250 as of the time of this writing. The Canon S5 is also worth considering, though it costs about $100 more. It offers the option of optical zooming during video shooting, which is a nice feature. I decided against it mainly because it uses NiMH batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, as used in this Panasonic camera, stay near full charge much longer.
With out a question of a doubt these are the best front and right speakers for any..any! surround sound out there. HOW! can you compete. These babies handle 120 RMS at the source. The pings, and pongs, at levels the top of the line just crack over. All other speakers in this price range can't touch them..They Can't Touch Them.. These speakers are a Frigate in a Sloops waters. Your the Sloop... You got a chance to buy a Frigate..Hey I looked for a long time for my sound. You have a sound too, so I leave you this option. Find it yourself. These are the best Speakers for the price. Keep your mind open. One other thing I'm not Amazon Verified.. They verified me. I'm not paid for my review. I do this for people who can't afford the best. Don't get me wrong Amazon is by far the best internet company for price and quality out there. Amazon uses my experience to make money. That's ok as long AS YOU ARE GETTING THE BEST DEAL. I'm a nobody. So.These Sonys are the best for the money you got. Amazon so far is the best Internet company I buy from. Don't spend the extra money on garbage its called a "name".
T.V. is very nice. Analog cable channels dont come in very good. Very blurry. High def is excellent though. DVD's look vantastic! Video games awsome! No problems with delivery. Pretty much as promised.
This is my second Kodak and I love it as much as I did my old DC290 when I first got it (which was a lot). The Zoom is awesome, as everyone here has already said, and the colors are vivid and vibrant. The camera has a great feel to it and fits my hand nicely.One of the main reasons I wanted a new camera was so that I could take nice macro shots (close-ups). This camera delivers. I also really wanted a camera that could &quot;process&quot; shots quicker than my DC290. The camera also delivers in this respect. I've tried to take pictures fast enough to make the camera pause but have been unable to do so.I love this camera. When I decided to start looking at a new camera I read Kodak's press release on this one and decided to wait on a purchase until it came out. Then I read all the reviews I could and compared them to the other camera I was considering, the Fujifilm S5000, and decided I'd stick with Kodak. I'm very happy with my decision.As for drivers, well if you use Mac OS X, you don't have to worry about them. Plug the camera into an available USB port and it &quot;just works&quot;.
We needed a portable radio for our motorhome when we sit outside.It does everthing it says it does. For the money, it's fine.Sometimes you can't it reception where we camp, so the batteryoperated system and CD works great for us.Can you get a better quality, yes, but for the $$$$ it works.
I would like to add that these headphones are really great for listeners of classical music. I just listended to Clara Haskil play Beethoven's Piano Concerto no.3, and it was a real pleasure.The e4cs are airy sounding with good separation and the timbre of delicate instruments such as oboe is just great.I would go so far as to argue that these headphones are in fact more suited to classical music than other genres, since the strength is in the mid-range.Bass is much better than generally reported. Again, I found the foam tips to be most suitable and have ordered 20 more tips.Just one thing I guess: the Shure headphones have a signature sound to them - personality you might call it - which I actually like. I have heard great reports about the Etymonic (ER4P?), these may be more 'personality-neutral'.Because of the nature of the headphone (it goes in your ear) they are 'sit-still-and-listen' headphones. But that is what you do with classical music.Overall, superb travelling headphones for classical music.
We purchased this unit 18 months ago. The unit has failed twice. Sony replaced the unit the first time, post warranty, with only a shipping charge of $70. The second time I was instructed to take it to a local repair, $40 analysis, before repair. Seems that for over $600 there should be a better life expectancy. If you buy this unit, be sure to get an extended warranty. Many features on the non HD system far exceed the features on this unit.
As I am not "allowed" to listen to the news when my wife is here I bought these earphones. They work and sound wonderful but I bought too fast. I assumed all earphones you plugged in and charged when not using them. This model takes regular batteries. So every 20 days I need new AAA batteries. So in a years time I have to add 18 sets of batteries. I would never buy this type again.Jerry Jackson
I got really lucky with this camera; I purchased a used model for under one hundred dollars, fulfilled by Amazon so I had the confidence of a thirty day window to test the unit I received. The seller (Nextworth Solutions, Inc) did a great job and everything was in even better condition than advertised.I am a true novice as far as cameras go, but I am learning how to use both manual and SLR features with this and my Panasonic Lumix LX5. The buttons to control the various functions on this camera are set up in a very self-explanatory, intuitive way so I barely have to reference the manual to figure out how to navigate the various functions.Notes from usage:For comparison, in auto focus mode on both cameras, the Lumix LX5 takes pictures that look slightly crisper and more "stylized"; the Canon photos have a slightly softer portrait quality to the pictures. I would trust the Canon to any event like weddings, baby pictures, birthdays, etc.It paired immediately with my Macbook Air and there were no problems transferring the files to iPhoto with the cable provided.I like that there is a dedicated button for shooting video.I like that the majority of glowing reviews for this camera mention that this is a well loved camera owned for many years (generally five plus) and that the owner would still pick this camera again over newer/faster/more-bells-and-whistle options available.I did notice the shutter speed is slightly slower than the Lumix but that may have to do with a higher quality ScanDisk card I am using in the Lumix.Still getting to familiar with the features and functions of this camera but so far I'm very pleased with it's performance and would definitely recommend.
I meticulously followed the instructions, and it didn't work. I called customer service, which (after lengthly holds) referred me to my ISP provider. After confirming with my ISP provider that everything was fine on their end, I called back customer service for the router(and again waited forever). The advice was fairly simple -- try power cycling, checking some basic (obvious) settings, telling me to substitute different ethernet cables, etc., and equally useless. At the end -- the "customer service" representative basically said -- sorry sir -- frankly some of our routers just aren't compatible with certain cable modems." He then gave numerous examples (not relating to my provider -- Starpower -- with a 3-Com Cable Modem) and then suggested that I should return it and maybe try a few other D-Link models which "might" work --- what a waste of effort, money and time ... Ridiculous.
Edit: Sorry for the bad review, Hosa. Thought I bought TRS cables. My mistake. So I've never used these but as long as they work it' s a five star product. If you try to use these as speaker cables, you will hear quite a bit of static.
Good bag. My 13" MAC iBook fits perfectly and lots of pockets of a few other things. Nice color too.
Outstanding! Initially thought Coby fair but I was gladly mistaken! Purchased gift for mom and she LOVES it! Beautiful color and clarity.
I put this stand together in about 1/2 hr. Directions were fairly good and assembly was easy with very few parts to assemble. The stand looks great with the simple design and is very stable. I used the cord management system (tube at back of stand)to stuff extra cables and power cords into. Only complaint is that the manufacturer does not specify the weight limit, instead giving a max TV size. The table is pretty heavy, with 90% of the weight being the three glass shelves. I am happy with this purchase from Amazon.
I bought this for my Gateway laptop with 15.4" screen and it fit perfectly. I put my laptop into this and then put it into my backpack. I really like the handles, because I can easily take around my laptop with it. The padding seems very sufficient and I haven't dropped it yet.You will not be able to stick your power cord or even a mouse into this comfortably together with your laptop. You can stick some earphones and some papers or documents into it with your laptop. This has been particularly useful for me on air flights, since I can put all I need into this one sleeve. Most of the time, airport security doesn't even require me to take my laptop out of this sleeve.The one very minor note is that I don't really like the orange outlining design. It's somewhat tacky for a business traveler and I would have preferred a straight black or grey outlining that doesn't draw attention to it. But this is very minor point and doesn't stop me from giving it 5 stars.
the camera is really good. its very sleek, and never feels like an extra item to be carried. really handy, with loads of options
I'm sure I don't need to explain that this is an amazing cable. Half of the advanced technology is only there to prevent the other half from creating a black hole through sheer awsomeness. The problem is, I'm sure most people who view this page are just left wondering how they, mere mortals, can afford it. Well, I will explain how I managed it, and through this technique you can soon have a Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable of your very own.Go to the nearest drawer, or a similarly convenient place. If you do the following steps correctly, you should find a piece of paper with details of a bank account in your name. Use this account to order the cable from Amazon.When it arrives, connect one end to a helmic regulator and the other to a time rotor. Make sure you follow the directional arrows. Remember, the signal goes from the helmic regulator to the time rotor, never the other way around. Then, using mere ordinary cables, connect the helmic regulator to a dimensional stabiliser and a computer keyboard. If you can't find a helmic regulator, time rotor and dimensional stabiliser, a potato, an aardvark and a tin of spam should do. The AKDL1 will warp reality and turn them into the components you need. You should now have a basic but fully-working time and space machine. In case you're wondering, there is no need for zeiton crystals. The device should power itself from the primal energies of the universe generated as a by-product of the AKDL1.The next step is to go back a few centuries and place a large sum of money in a savings account. Upon your return to the present, compound interest should mean the account contains enough money to afford the Denon AKDL1, and maybe have a few pennies left over besides. Finally, write the details of the account on a piece of paper, go back a couple of days, and leave it in the drawer for your past self to find.A word of warning, though. Never reverse the polarity of the neutron flow. If you do, the AKDL1 will obtain sentience, almost godlike powers, and an appetite for destruction. And that means trouble, believe me (hence the missing star).
I sometimes have to DJ events.Film weddingsEdit/Make videos/moviesAnd listening to musicAll these sound much better by canceling the noise around me. And look nice.Much thanks.
The print quality is poor and it goes thru ink cartridges faster than any other printer I've had. Also takes long time to print page. Avoid this printer
This is my second Bose product that has broken in less than two years with just routine use. They replaced my headphones since less than one year but these speakers broke at 1.5 years and the warranty is up and they refuse to replace. Why pay twice as much for poor quality? I just bought Logitech speakers which are half the price and the warranty is two years. How can Bose charge so much and have such poor quality product....the speakers just have to sit on a desk and yet they break....
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
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.
Easy to use and does the trick hiding my unsightly power and extension cords hanging on my wall. No tools required, unless cutting the strip into smaller pieces (I didn't).
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.
This is a nice tripod. I have to admit that I was a bit worried about the twist method. The legs slide smoothly which many others do not that work on the same twist method. I have the Sony DSC F828, which is a bit heavy and the tripod is stable and sturdy. I do recommend to get the Velbon QHD-51Q ballhead that also has a quick release to make the tripod even more compact. You can travel with it easily and the long extension is great. I like this tripod and would recommend to others.
Slight assembly is needed to put the handles on. You need a phillips screw driver. The pressure cooker is well made and well worth the price. The 4 quart pressure cooker is perfect for two people. You need to adjust the liquid amount for the food items you prepare. It was suggested that one use a cup of water when cooking squash but that was too much, so you need to make adjustments. So far I cooked some root veggies and soaked beans and was real happy with the results. The reason I bought the pressure cooker was to prepare beans because they taste so much better to me than the standard way of making them. I have not been disappointed. I recommend buying the 4- Quart Presto Pressure Cooker.
I just got this burner today, and I already burned two cds coaster free. These cds weren't even of high quality, so i'm pretty surprised it burned as well as it did. The software is admittedly pretty weak, but i've used it, and it gets the job done. the burner itself seems pretty sturdy, good for moving it around and such as it is an external burner. i would give it 5 stars, but the software takes away just enough to push it to 4 stars.
I wanted to mention several things in this review to help people out not generally covered in other reviews. One of which is that I'm left handed, and have drawn digitally with a mouse for over 10 years now. I am not unfamiliar with tablets, but perhaps I can give a unique perspective as I've now used all three versions of the intuos line. 1, 2 and 3.I'm left handed and with products made with right handers in mind I used to digitally illustrate my pictures with a combination of keyboard shortcuts and using the mouse with my wrong hand.This is really a good sized tablet for the intermediate or professional illustrator. The smaller 4x5 is a bit flawed in its design due to the fact that was designed more with the right handed person in mind.Onto the 6x8 - In the years Wacom has produced 3 models I say that the 3 is the greatest improvement overall. It's closest rival is the original Intuos (1). The intuos 3 has a pen grip similar to the 1 but made more comfortable with the rubber grip. This is a vast improvement over the 2 make because the duo switch kept falling off and its fatter pen made it more difficult to handle strokes.The other major improvement is the express keys. Users familiar with the older intuos may have found that menu bar obnoxious unhelpful and annoying. Now the express keys solves what I mentioned in my title. As a user who is used to keyboard shortcuts, I found the biggest hinderance for me was losing my drawing groove as I switched from the keyboard to the tablet because I knew the shortcut key than dragging my pen over to get it to respond.For example with Photoshop, many of us are familiar with Undo/Step Backward and Redo/Step Forward. Instead of interrupting your drawing and having to reach for the keyboard, the tablet has a driver that allows you to program your express keys. You can now do this on the fly with less hassle.Touch strip annoying you because of your dominant hand? You can disable it too. You get 8 buttons on this model so you'll find a way to chose your settings instead of reaching for a keyboard.Another interesting feature of the express keys is the PRESSURE HOLD. This is a great function since I know many times as an illustrator I've wanted to recreate a stroke at a certain pressure and it doesn't come out quite close as the first. By using pressure hold you can keep a consistent pressured stroke.Intuos 3 comes with some new nibs that you can use with your pen. I've found the ink/stroke nib it came with very nice and close to how I ink traditionally and I'd definitely recommend that to any illustrator who deals with inking. The brush nib I'm not so sure how to review since painting traditionally isn't something I do as regularly, but I'm grateful Wacom included this with their new line.Wacom's sleek redesign of the intuos is definitely GEEK BLING. I love the feel and how comfortable it feels while I work on artwork.One thing you may worry about is that the new line doesn't have an overlay sheet as its predecessors, fear not however, if you scratch it there are replacement parts. Wacom also has great customer service for the tablet. So your money is very well spent.The only other thing I'd like to mention is that you should download the latest driver from the site instead of the driver that came with your software.For the software, while basic, I found that the videos that came with the Painter Essentials 3 DVD bundle to be rather helpful. This is really good for people who feel overwhelmed by painter because it covers basics and makes it easier to realize how versatile the program is.I'm very happy I invested into this product especially since the intuos 3 now solves problems I had when adjusting to digital illustration.
There's no way anyone can ever NOT like an ipod!So here's how it works:After years of searching and reading reviews over and over again, being just on the brink of clicking 'Buy It' and backing out, and finally getting together the guts (and the money) to make a purchse, you'll bring your sweetly packed ipod home.Whether its mini,white,pink,silver,15GB,40GB, Mac or Windows, after 20 mins of using your ipod you'll fall in love with it.Its just awesome! The look and feel, the intuitive controls, sound quality..everything's great.Sure if you drop it, its going to break..its not designed for the military! but nonetheless its a lovely piece of electronics.Very simpley put, if you are willing to spend the $300 or so on a music gadget! and you like listening to songs and you have a wee bit of show-off mentality.....DO NOT THINK TWICE!
i must say this is one of the best joystick i have ever had, infact i own two, plus most of my gear for logitech as there equiment is very well design and last the wear and tear
This is an excellent system. My only problem is that the mounting arm is awkward and breaks easily.
I've had this recorder for a couple weeks now and I'm very satisfied with it. I bought it mainly for the capability of cleaning up the input signal. This generally works well except color modifications are slight. Despite the large instruction booklet I found it easy to use especially with the on-screen prompts. The joystick on the remote is a definite plus. The editing is limited to DVD-RW VR mode and there is no hard drive to edit on. To remove commercials, I have to record to this mode, remove the commercials with the A-B erase and record back to a S-VHS recorder, then record back to a DVD-R. The noise reduction keeps the loss of quality to a minimum and it's definitely superior to VHS to S-VHS recordings. It will not record tapes with copyguard and flashs an on-screen message to tell you so. It's looking for both macrovision and the old vertical-sync copyguard that the studios are apparently still using even with the macrovision. So macrovision killer won't be enough. One problem that I had with it is placement. It's considerably deeper than the average component. However, the all-metal enclosure allows for moderate stacking. While I generally record at 60 min, 90 min and 120 min, the 180 min is quite good.
It's good if you can using canon non-L series lens.However, when I use it with my 16-35L and 100-400L, you can see the images are blurred.
This product is not reliable. It definitely has problems with the 360, and moving from one selector to the other, feels as if the knob will break apart after 50 turns.
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.
i sent this item to my aunt like 5 years ago and its still there ..she loved it.. i need to get one for myself very soon
I purchased this printer at Circuit City two weeks and couldn't be more pleased with it. Installation went very somoothly, and I disabled my anti-virus program as recommended in the instructions. Set up was easy, and I was up and running in about 15 minutes. The printer controls are very intuitive, and my wife had no trouble doing her first scan for a craft project. The copy feature is especially handy, and I was able to make very acceptable copies of some insurance forms. We sent a test fax and it went through very easily. Ink was easy to install, and I am satisifed with the color and clarity of the print. Print speed is good. I plan to try the photo cartridge at a later date.The most impressive feature of this printer is how well it is built. I compared the x8350 to several HP and Canon models, and was most impressed with the Lexmark quality; e.g. the paper tray is rock solid compared to the two other brands. This is a great all-in-one printer for the money. (the model I purchased did not have a USB cable included).
We had never used a mini-camcorder before and had no problems with this camera. It has all the features we need !!
This binocular is perfect for to do camping because it is small and is to do of resistant material. The scope of lents is regular although the focus is good. Does not a professional binocular but does well his work for little money
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.
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.
We would have rather this wire be white in color, but it did the job and works like a charm. We also have plenty left over if we ever need to do it again!
It works just as expected. I used this cooker to cook food for my 2 year old and he likes it.
I used this antenna to move WiFi transmission beyond a plaster wall and away from some other electronics. That seemed to make all the difference - I tested two spots where I previously had trouble and there are no dropouts and faster transmission.
I ordered these around four months agowhen unpackaging i noticed that they sent me two pairs of headphones rather than just one pair! That was a pleasant surprise but im also assuming a mistake. When first playing them i noticed that they fit quite well inside the ear rather than around or outside, the noise cancelation was fine for the price and they got quite loud without sounding terrible at all. the sound was actually quite remarkable to my experience.the best part was i got them for free:[...]Aside from that the comfort id give a 9sound quality a 8the size of the headphones are wonderful they are quite portable and they have yet to become static-like in the few months that Ive had them. Lasted alot longer than my previous skullcandy head phones.I would definitely recommend these, the price is great the quality is great and it delivers quite quickly
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.
This is a great overall flash unit. I honestly don't do a bunch of crazy things with flashed but it works great as a fill flash and for general purpose photography uses. Comes with a stand for remote shooting which would come in handy if/when I need to do that sort of thing.Shoots rapidly when I need it and doesnt seem to drain batteries as fast as other flashes. A good battery pack would eiminate all flash delay.
It is a just-so-so laptop. The keyboard is not as good as IBM Thnkpad T40. The worst thing is that if you order from Lenovo you may receive a laptop with defective pixels. Lenovo will not repair or replace it unless you have more than five dead pixels. Return is subject to 15% restocking fee. Horrible customer service! Rude representative!I bought tens of desktop and laptop computers from dell and never got any LCD display with a single dead pixel. However, my first purchase from lenovo (X61) ended up with a LCD display with dead pixels.
It`s a very fine product. Now i have no more problem to comunicate my pc with industrial equipments.
I've been using Kingston flash drives and PC RAM for a few years now with no troubles at all. I bought this flash drive for $18 as an upgrade from an earlier, lower capacity model. They have an 8GB now at approximately $30 or so. There's also a retractable USB plug design for a dollar or so more.Obviously, you'll need a different solution altogether to handle that 500 album mp3 collection. But using this in concert with a quality sync/backup utility like GoodSync or Bamboo should be ideal for anyone looking to keep their most important data safe and accessible. For the money, Kingston drives are among the best in my opinion.
Was anxious for this to work - I put it on a 19" flat panel monitor in a very busy office setting. I was tired of my snoopy co-workers making comments about what I was working on. Some of the material I work on is extremely sensitive. I attached it to the screen and looked at it from every angle and was able to read clearly what was on the screen - from near and far. I was disappointed, but I had no choice but to return it. I since have purchased a much more expensive screen that works just fine. Returning the product to Amazon, however, was hassle-free.
I bought the 5Gb iPod about 6 months ago (when the price dropped upon introduction of the 10 and 20 Gb versions). I can't believe I waited so long! It's changed the way I listen to music:1. My original intention was to take it walking and running with earphones. For this it works great. Very small and light; no skipping; simple controls that can be handled without any fuss; and the playlists make it easy to adapt to any mood.2. At home, I plug it into my stereo to play at high volume. I've found that I never even use the CD player anymore! Again, the flexibility of the playlists are perfect for any situation in which you don't just want to listen to an album straight through -- e.g. hours and hours of party music without changing CD.3. In the car, I use the iPod with an iRock FM transmitter. It's a little kludgy, but I don't have a cassette so that option is out. Anyhow, the hours and hours of music is much better than my 6-CD changer for any distance driving.I use a Mac at home and work, so I often update the music through the iTunes software, which works seamlessly and intuitively.My only regret now is that I think I need more storage space! So I'll probably upgrading to the 20 Gb version in a year or so...
Stores, in general, will continue to take advantage of these "new" cables, charging crazy prices for them. I like Belkin as a brand and was more than happy with the cables so far. They don't feel cheap and both have worked fine since installation.I would buy these again any day!!
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.
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, like many, was very skeptical at a 0.15 cent cable, especially after buying my $1500 HDTV home theter system. We all the the best for our new babies in terms of cables, and Monster does a good job of making you feel like $70 is a necessity if you "really want what's best for your system." The packaging is so pretty, and all the talk of gold-plated this and that, lifetime warranties, etc. makes you shell out the dough. Well, I purchased 2 of these cables and my skepticism was relieved. These cables work JUST AS WELL as a $70 Monster cable. I see no difference. At all. None. Period. In fact, the cables feel solid, well-made, come with plastic covers over the ends, and fit nicely into the sockets. They don't even look cheap. Don't waste your money on the racket that is happening with cables these days. And for those reviewers that complain about the inflated shipping cost - the approximate $6 you pay per cable in shipping I'm sure is just the company fairly getting what the cable is reasonably worth in their cost. Of course, even a telephone cord is worth more than 15 cents. They are selling the cable at a ridiculously low price to attract attention (that is due) and then you pay your $6 in shipping to make up for what is probably the true value of the cable. It makes perfect sense to me. So $6.15 for a cable that works just as well and is delivered surprisingly fast, versus $70-80 for something that does the same thing? I'll take this! AND I'm returning my $70 cable immediately. In the meantime, there should be some kind of congressional hearing on this cable racket (or at least a Dateline NBC investigation!)
You can carry 12md with no problem about dropping some inthe street or leave it in school.
I bought this product because my PS3 didn't come with an HDMI cable. The price beats anything else out there as I paid less than $3.00 for it. Much better than going down to Best Buy and paying $60 for the same thing. 5 out of 5.
OH MY GOSH, THIS IS THE BEST MUSIC PLAYER EVER!!!!! Sure, lots of people complain about how the screen is too small, that not many people will buy it because of that, but I just bought it and it's BRILLIANT. I bought a music video from iTunes as soon as I installed it, played it on my new iPod, and the picture quality was BEAUTIFUL. Of course, if you can't buy it because it's too expensive or you simply don't like it, buy something else. There's the iPod shuffle, nano, photo, mini, the Sony PSP, and lots more. By the way, you don't HAVE to get an MP3 player. But if you absolutely need (or want) one, this is THE ONE to get.
This product was very useful as I have only two Optical outputs on my receiver. I was able to connect my PS3, PS2, and cable box to my stereo and switch between the three components.The little switch is easy to use as well as I didn't have any issues with that, I hear other reviews on other products like this that the switch messes up and gives them issues but this one works well.
The cd player that I purchased will drain the batteries and not complete one song. @2min. then shuts down. Coby model cx-cd329 portable cd player.
While these devices do transmit a signal without an additional wire between the base and receiver, they are not truly infrared style "wireless" devices. The data actually transmits through your home's electrical wiring, which can be marginally effective to almost totally useless depending on your wiring. I tried using them to transmit dial up modem data, and found the system totally inadequate. Beware.
When this first came out, I gotta say, I rolled my eyes. I'm not known for my athletic prowess... my most frequent exercise is waddling to the fridge... but after I was fortunate enough to attend a demo w/ the travelling Nike van, I became a believer. Packaging genius - you have to buy the shoes, the sport kit and the Nano... but it's a sweet package once you really start using it.The nano itself is light weight and has no moving parts - so it makes sense to be the iPod of choice for exercising. I don't run unless something I truly fear is chasing me - so I use this for walking with occasional bursts of brief jogging.Uncalibrated, the pedometer function is 92% accurate... if you calibrate it using a measured walking track, it is 98% accurate. If you do calibrate it, you need to do so once for walking and once for running, as the different gaits have different strides.After your first run (or in my case, waddle), hooking up your Nano to your Mac (or PeeCee if you must), immediately connects you to the NikePlus website, where your run is graphed. Any place you ran, shows an upswing in the graph. You can challenge other users around the country if you so desire.I really like the voiceover that very subtly quiets the music to announce "you're at the halfway point - ____miles to go" it's nice to not have to look at the display every few seconds - you can just focus on breathing, avoiding stray dogs, butterflies, etc... with the pseudo coach telling you your stats.My less than perfect rating is that you have to look at the display to set up your 'run' before you can go. I like the Nike armband (not included in this kit), once it's already on - but I have to select my workout, then walk around to connect to the insert in my left shoe - then start the workout - THEN cram the thing into the armband, then fasten the thing around my fat arm. Since you can't see the display, you have to have the iPod out of the armband, then you have to cram it back in. It would be nice if you could just control it from the armband where the voice would read out the menu listings.I hear Nike is working on another armband design - but I'm not going to shell out even more $ for an armband only to put this one in a drawer... the armband is ok - they just need to change/update the software so that it reads out the menu items so even a blind person can use it.I also don't like the fact that if you stop moving long enough, it just stops the workout... it would be nice if it paused (or if you had the option to set it up for this in the settings dialogue) automatically. As I waddle around my neighborhood, I run into neighbors and stray dogs that require a greeting, petting or a defensive posture and I can't always walk uninterrupted. How frustrating to lose your data if someone stops you long enough!Despite these shortcomings, the combination of feedback during the run, the accuracy level of the pedometer and the online experience is pure genius. My hat is off to Apple & Nike for really getting an awesome product together.The module that fits in the left Nike+ tennis shoe is waterproof - so you can sweat like a hog or run through a puddle in the pouring rain and the module should (in theory) still be intact. The module is guaranteed for 1000 hours of playing time before it needs to be replaced. The module is 'asleep' when not in use... so it doesn't waste battery life. You 'wake' it by accessing the appropriate menu on your iPod. Because each module and connector have a unique id, you do not have to worry about someone else nearby activating your shoe or vice versa - it's a bit like a bluetooth headset in that fashion.If you're riding the fence as to whether to invest in this, rest assured that Nike claims that all the shoes they make will eventually be Nike+ capable - so it's not like this is a fad that's going to go bye-bye anytime soon. I'm old, fat and I don't run - but I feel like I can get back into shape with the aid of this gizmo.
My parents live in a broadcast dead-zone. It's not dead, but the signal is weaker there than almost anywhere else around here. In addition, they have a number of trees around them. Their previous antenna picked up some stations but never reliably, and few had signal strength above 80. After replacing the old antenna with the new antenna, their signal strength was MUCH better. Almost all channels were above 80, and there were a few rare exceptions that weren't. All the stations they wanted were available, and 100%. They were so impressed the results, they ordered a second one for another TV in their home. One thing to note . . . I am using several amplifiers on the line currently because the length of the COAXial cable is 100ft. Very happy with the results though.
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!
I read most of the reviews before I bought this one from Amazon and I usually make it a practice to read the bad ones first. Most often they have an insight that will immediately effect my purchase. Something like it burned up a year after bought it. The negatives, and my observations, on this unit can be summarized as follows from the other reviews:1. Cheaply made case -- The case is as solid as I've seen on any CD player. The last cheapie my brother got me as a present, the pop up door was near paper thin, and broke off in my hand. This ones a block of granite by comparison.2. UGLY -- This is obviously in the eye of the beholder. There are pictures, so make up your own mind. While its probably few peoples definition of sexy, it has its own charm and design functionality.3. Hard to use remote control -- Some people out there can't operate a computer mouse properly. I think it takes little practice to use this remote effectively. Its not designed like a TV remote where you can look at the buttons. This remote is designed for you to get the feel of the controls, and use them by touch. The more you use the unit, the better you'll like the remote.4. Dangerous to upgrade firmware -- True enough, like flashing over a BIOS update on a computer, you better not have a loss of power during the transfer, or you will be throwing this away. From an electronics standpoint there's no way around this cheaply. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, some places will do it for you at a nominal fee.5. Short battery life -- I can't really say for sure, I got over six hours on top of the line, super alkalines. I got a little over half that from the cheapies and rechargables. Not great, but certainly not as bad as a digital camera.6. It doesn't do MP3 like an IPOD or other player -- True again, but those players can go for hundreds of dollars, and don't play CDs. This at least gives you an avenue to play both, without paying a premium for the expensive memory, or delicate hard drive storage of MP3 only players.The bottom line is:Downsides to a unit like this, only effect a purchase if thats the sole reason you are buying it. You really can't expect a perfect unit for this price. You can spend two or three times more, and get one thats much worse. The sound, controls, and reliability of this unit, make it a top performer. If one of the limitations above is something you can't handle, be prepared to fork over a lot more cash. The iRiver SlimX will probably solve most of the above, and its great, but at near twice the price.
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!
Installed with my Yamaha receiver. Works beatifully. I am very happy with the sound quality.
I have not used it yet, but I already love it, especially with the ability to connect to my ipad/iphone makes it even sweeter.
The Kinyo VHS-C Adapter I ordered came in as expected. The item was very reasonably price and shipping price was reasonable too.
I have been using a Tamron 28-300 on a Canon Rebel for about 5,000 exposures, almost all hand held. An occasional fuzzy shot, but many good enough for excellent 13x19 prints. So good, I am looking for another for my upcoming Canon XTi.d
I am using a Denon AVR-4600 with Paradigm Millenia 20 speakers. I have been running analog audio from my Vaio laptop (Vista 32-bit) via the headphone jack with a splitter - obviously not a very good arrangement. It took me about 15 minutes to get the Audio Advantage Micro up and running with an optical connection. The sound is noticeably improved - cleaner and with no hiss or other artifacts. My comparisons are with what I hear from my CD player. I listen mainly to jazz and classical. Could I tell the difference between a CD and lossless WAV from my laptop via the Micro and an optical cable? Maybe so, but what I'm hearing is very good. I'm not likely to do much with the Micro's menu, but it's a good idea to check it out to be sure you have neutral settings, and it does give you some flexibility. If anything happens to dampen my enthusiasm, I'll come back and edit this. In any case, if your laptop or PC doesn't have a digital audio output, the Micro is an inexpensive way to get one.
I have the July 2008 map upgrade for sale only $39.99. The factory sells them for $99.00 plus shipping. All LN740's are sold new with only the 2006 map. Shipping is included. You will receive the 2008 map upgrade and an instruction sheet for only $39.99. Just email me. I accept PayPal.
This camera proved very easy to set up and use. It looks great, too. I encountered an initial problem with the USB ports on Vista, but the Logitech CS Rep quickly got me the patch and from there on it was fine. The image looks terrific, the automatic brightness adjustment appears to work well, and within an hour we had a Skype videoconference going and the kids were showing their grandparents what they had made at school! I would recommend this camera to others.
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.
I have this paired with Trendnet's wireless-N access point and their wireless-N gaming adapter. I had a little trouble getting the access point set up, but the TEW-623PI PCI card went right in and has been working perfectly ever since. I use it to stream HD media to my XBox and have seen a great improvement over my previous wireless-G reception and bandwidth.
I have already reviewed the Memorex blanks & you can see it here at Amazon. The horrible quality of the Memorex blanks pushed me into buying Verbatim brand & I have to thank Memorex for doing so. I've bought Verbatim 4 times now & every time, they come in perfect order & every disc works. That's right, 400 discs & they all work. I will never switch to another blank for as long as I need them.UPDATE: After ordering my last batch of these Verbatim discs, I will now have to find another brand. Of the 100 discs, maybe 75 of them were no good. Error after error. They were used in both my computers 2 drives & also my DVD recorder. The same results. I lost so much information with these discs that will take me forever to get back. I'm very disappointed & am sorry to have recommended them at all.
This has changed my life! Not only is it easy to use and it has great quality.
This transmitter is horrible. I did change it to international mode like other reviews said however it still sounded like crap. It's cheaply made and that was obvious when it finally arrived. I missed the part that said "all sales final", so I can't even get my money back. If you're looking for a good transmitter don't buy this one.
This mouse is very functional so far. It has nice features that speed up all aspects of computing. I have not used a wireless or a laser mouse, but this mouse does what I want, so to me it is worth the money and lack of mobility.
Let me start off with the prelude that I have no hearing in one ear. As a result I have a ringing in my ear that is very annoying. To drown out the ringing I like to listen to my mp3.The sound of the Audio Technica Is perfect, I can hear every note and pitch crystal clear. I was not concerned by price when I bought my set over a year ago, I made my decisoin based on amazon customer reviews. I can not imagine that spending more money would create better sound or more enjoyment. It is true that the noise cancelling can create a hiss but after several uses I no longer noticed. I personally like the sound of the music when I have the cancelling feature on. You can still hear people talking around you when you have the headphones on but the mundane background noise is cancelled out.I have had my headphones for a year and listen to them several times a week with no complaints. The only change I have noticed is that they the seal around my ears is no longer as tight (push the headphone up to your ears and you will hear the seal being created) as when I first purchased them.
This mac laptop is perfect for my use, also very portable. It turned out to be everything I expected, and at a great price. Thank you!
Excellent deal. Computer runs a lot faster and start up time is so much more quicker. Great deal. Recommend this to people who don't want to get rid of their old computers.
GE Cordless Headset is the best product I have experienced of it's type. Excellent sound quality, due to headset's direct connection to the dialing pad. (No static or poor wiring connect, as with competitor's products.) I own two headsets and will never go back to hand-held phones again. It's the only way that a working girl can come home to do household chores and catch-up with friends/family on the phone! The belt-clip allows me complete use of my hands, while scooting around the house.
This great product from Linksys works very well, is fast, and extraordinarily convenient. The software was easily installed and hook-up a breeze. I attached this unit to a Linksys wired router.The only draw-back for me is that my router is equipped with a VoIP phone line. I wanted to stack the units together to save space, which according to the instructions is a viable option. However, with the equipment in this configuration I had a problem with the Access Point interfering with the VoIP and dropping my phone line to the point where I had to use a software "reset" to gain use of my phone again. I moved the Access Point from the top of the router to a place slightly above and to the side and the problem dissappeared. Not a bad problem, just not convenient for the space saving idea. C'est la vie.In all other ways this unit is perfect for use with my laptop! I'd buy it all over again.
We purchased the Magellan GPs system to take on our cross country (Washington to Pennsylvania to Florida to Washington) trip in September, 2006. It was very helpful in guiding us to motels, places to eat, shopping, etc. I would recommend it to anyone.
Just bought this unit yesterday. The shop only test with DVD movie and I forgot to test for CD audio.The bass and treble really does not get out, and the music really feels flat, no low and high output. Can only set the tone (bass and treble) to 6db max. Disappointing.Not recommended to play music.
I have no complaints about these headphones. They work well and are very comfortable. I would recommend them, no problem
I ordered this as a Christmas present for my mom. I am glad I decided to try it out before giving it to her. Only 2 of the channels were clear even though I have 18 channels in my area. She got more channels with with her old one. Only good thing was when I went to return it to amazon they refunded me but let me keep the product. Not that it is worth much but still saves me the trouble of sending it back.
I love, love, love this camera. I did a lot of research after my 1st digital a Canon suddenly died after only 3 years. The two big draws of this camera are that it's waterproof and shockproof. I have a 3 year old and taking pictures is an everyday thing. The 7.0 MP is great. the pictures have great detail. It is very small, great to stick in a pocket, although I have taken a picture of my finger on more than one occassion. I bought the 1GB memory card to go with it and an extra battery. the battery does run out quickly so 2 is a must. The 1 GB card is great, I can put a ton of pictures on there or 40 minutes of videoThe only thing I dont like about it is the software to download the pictures. To get them saved on my hard drive or a CD I have to download them to the program, then transfer to the hard drive, then burn to cd. It takes a little while to get it completed. However I also bought the USB card reader Olympus 202049 USB 200 Media Reader/writer, so I can just pull out the card stick it in the USB and download to any computer, software or not. because the images are large files downloading isn't exactly a quick process, but again the quality makes it worth it.I would definetly recomend it to others, especially for the price!
This being my first order Im truely impressed not only did I love my camera but the service as well was true to what was said and I will continue to use amazon, and will recommend this to my friends as well.
Thermaltake iCage A2309 HDD Module with 12cm Blue LED Fanworks well and fit Gigabyte X2 ATX Mid Tower Case. Comes with mounting screws, easily holds mySamsung Desktop Class Spinpoint F3 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 32 MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare-OEM Drives, HD103SJandWestern Digital Scorpio Blue 250 GB Pata 8 MB Cache 2.5-Inch Internal Retail Kit DrivesWDBABA2500ANC-NRSNhard drives usingStarTech.com 2.5 Inch IDE Hard Drive to 3.5 Inch Drive Bay Mounting Kit (BRACKET25), and the blue LED fan is an added bonus.
Don't get me wrong, this IS a spectacular camera. If you've read the reviews on this camera, you will notice that the most common quirks of the D80 is the matrix metering, the overexposure of highlights, and the tendency to underexpose shots when using the built-in flash and/or a speedlight. Other than that, the image quality is superb and is definitely a step up from the D50 and D70s. The LCD is nice and big while the status LCD has a green backlight for night viewing that the D50 lacked. The autofocus feature is definitely a step up. I am very satisfied with the D80. However, you may need to tinker with the EV settings (usually -0.7 or less) when shooting pics since the metering of the D80 tends to overexpose highlights.
Awesome Awesome Awesome. Super fast shutter speed. A++ picture quality. The first digital camera that I've owned that actually acts like a 35mm. This one is worth the money!
There is no current driver for this keyboard, buyer beware. I contacted the manufacturer and they confirmed this fact. This product is of no use to me whatsoever.
I found this application, from its native pronunciation to its organization, very helpful on my trip to Europe.
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.
I purchased this starter kit for my teenaged daughter who loves photography. She totaly loves the camera and the book that came with it. She has been having so much fun with the Holga, and the style of pictures it takes. She has many different cameras, but this is her favorite. I would recommend this kit for any photographer who wants to have a little fun.
This bag is everything I had hoped it would be: great style, sturdy and durable. Very nice feature to have additional laptop sleeve that fits perfectly in the bag. Plenty of pocket room for small / medium components.
It was about time I replaced my portable phones batteries. I went to my trusted source "Amazon", not only were they the least expensive I was able to save money with the shipping. I've had the phones off the charger for two weeks and they are still going strong. THe batteries are good the service was speedy and the price was right. I love shopping Amazon, you will too give them a try.
Do not buy this portable DVD player. I have called Disney, Target, and Disney event transferred me to Memorex customer service for help. Memorex doesn't even make these players and never has, so that was 2 hours wasted on the phone. I bought this player online and did not know about the extended warranty, otherwise I would have bought it. We have only used this thing about 5 times and it has been well cared for. This was a special treat for my kids to finally get a portable DVD player and now it is broken and I feel like Target and Disney have ripped us off. I would feel better shopping on ebay from a seller with a 5 star rating than I would buying another expensive product from Disney. I am very disappointed and feel let down by Disney Corp.
This Product Is A great must have. Once Plug Up to the I Pod It will take the I pod A least 30 min to have a great Charge. I employ people to buy this. It is Great.....
I cannot imagine why these reviewers are having difficulty with installation. I do not use the Maxtor software, but instead let Windows XP install the drive. I've installed five Maxtor Drives in the last two years with no problems. One of them did fail after about six months, but Maxtor replaced it in less than a week.
Wow. Let me tell you, this is the best thing since emo. It's a wonderful thing to store ten to twenty CDs (depending on the bitrate) onto one CD that you can take anywhere. Think about this:>>>The unit is stylish and the screen is easy to read.>>>It does work with every mp3 CD that I've put into it.>>>...it is an amazing bargin.>>>You can take your whole music collection with you where ever you go on about seven CDs.>>>It simply does not skip. Whatever you do, even with regular CDs, no skipping. I was throwing it across my room and there was no skipping. NO SKIPPING!>>>You can organize your music into folders and play only the foloder that you want to.>>>MP3's play without the CD even moving. Crazy.There are some things that you have to know about the player though:>>>The controls are a bit hard to get used to, but a little practice and you can search your whole database of music.>>>Multisession CDs cannot be played, but you can store some songs onto a CD-RW, play them, erase them when you're finished and write new ones onto it.>>>The headphones it comes with are [bad].But that's it! I have no idea what these other reviewers are talking about.
This is a very good case for Panasonic Lumix. The camera fits perfect in it. It is just a little thick.
I have been using this camera for over a year now and have taken it with me on many travels to other countries. I have been very happy with the picture quality and really like this camera. The battery life is excellent and this is an easy camera to travel with (I had no problems with international adaptors, etc). There is some difficulty shooting in bright light settings and the red eye function doesn't work well (although easily correctable with the software). I would definitely recommend this as I great point and shoot camera.
The HQRP BATTERY Replacement for HP Compaq iPaq 3600 3700 3100 3630 3635 3640 3650 3660 3670 3730 3735 3760 3130 3150 POCKET PC PDA + TORX Screwdriver + MANUAL is very short life.
I've been using this item for 6 months and have been thrilled with it. Some people complained about the controls - they can be a little iffy at first but I've gotten very used to them. I've gone through a few Creative players and one Sansa, and all died after a few months. I have much preferred this one. Light, great looking, and great sound once I disabled all of the strange audio processing features it comes with. I've dropped it a few times with no ill effects. Well worth the money.
Nice quality. My past experience with Belkin products has always been positive.Nice snagless material.colors make it easy to organize.Ran threw beams and down a wall to the back of a AV plate, worked great
Add me to the lengthy list of joyful admirers. Easily the finest aural experience I've ever had, and a comfortable ride to boot. No, I've never listened to $700 headphones -- these are 1/10th the price -- but I take my music seriously. Rock? Listen to pj harvey's "Working For the Man" and see if you don't jump to the bump of astounding, throbbing bass. Classical? Put on Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto, the slow movement, and hear orchestral sounds that are smooth and viscous, balanced and unweighted, each instrument clear, otherworldly. I've had these phones for over a year and they are my after-work refuge. Since they're "open," i.e., not sound-canceling, yes, your wife/husband will hear them in bed; but if you want a pristine sound experience, where the music itself is the point (and not the ability to occlude workplace or flight noise), then these are the ones. I re-ripped my 6,300 MP3s at a 192 (rock) or 320 (classical) bitrate so the source sound could keep up with the sonic acuity of these phones. Fantastic bargain.
I replaced my previous keyboard (same brand) after 6 years of hard use. I use the USB plug for my wireless mouse, and the keys are excellent for long term typing. I do several websites and blogs and write over 100 emails a day and this product stands up to all of that without an issue. My old one actually only broke because my cat bit the USB cord so I really do like these keyboards.
These DVDs work very well for me. I have used them for archiving files and for Videos and movies made with Adobe Premiere Elements with no problems whatsoever. What more can you ask for?
THE FRAME IS A GOOD CHOICE, IT'S WIDESCREEN, AND ELEGANT. THE RESOLUTION IS NOT SO GREAT.
I tried with dvd region 3 drop it in, it played flawlessly,great picture, I owned Pioneer 578 AS they all best players.
Is the best selection I ever had. The quality of the pictures are terrific and everybody want to have one... I recommend a lot to buy one of this. Get it and you'll see.Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
I have used the iTrip with my iPhone 3G for a week now and I am pleased. I read a lot of the reviews and was concerned. My overall cost was ~$9, so not much risk.It has charged the iPhone while playing songs and podcasts. The ONE thing that prevents me from giving 5STARS, and 4STARS may be too high, is that I have found static noise feedback intermittantly when I traveled through the EDGE network. I have had no problems whatsoever when in 3G network.The static feedback noise is the same I have heard before with my iPhone on the EDGE when walking by some speaker devices (Speaker phones, under the cabinet radio in my mom's kitchen, etc..)Well worth $9, but I would have been very disappointed if I paid $50. I am thinking about getting another to keep in my wifes vehicle.
One Year! This thing lasted for EXACTLY One Year!! Then NOTHING!! It completly just stopped working. Yes the price of the product was cheap, but with all of the shipping charges it was about the same price as if I had went to the store to buy it. The disappointment isn't worth the price, it lasted just long enough so that the time limit to return or exchange the product ran out!
I bought this because I left my original one in rental car. I was a little concerned about ordering this after reading several bad reviews. Mine had all the pieces as shown in the picture- mount and bracket together. I love that it fits perfectly with my Nuvi 250 and works great!
My original bat died and this one was a good value and has not let me down. Holds a charge as well as the original with no issues. I bought it before the mailing restriction, so not sure if this is effected by new rules. Would definitely get another when the time comes.
We took 7 pictures and camera worked okay. The trouble started when we tried to transfer the pictures to our computer with XP professional. After many tries, followed by an hour on the phone with a Canon tech support person, we still could not get the pictures transferred. Canon said the problem was with our computer and told us to contact Gateway. After more time with Gateway tech, they said the problem was with the camera and not our computer. We are now convinced the problem is with this camera and not with our computer as we have no other problems with this computer. We are returning the camera to Amazon.
Connection and installation takes 5 min. Now I have old PATA drive converted to SATA.
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.
This is sturdy and holds up my DSLR great. It's not going to give you the height of a typical tripod (clearly), but for those few times when I only have my camera bag with me and find that I want to take a shot that requires a tripod when I wasn't expecting to, this thing saves me every time. I have one for each of my camera bags now, wouldn't leave home without it. Set up is 20 seconds tops. Highly recommend.
The unit shipped with a screwed LR channel. Then a couple days later, it died completely. It was great while it lasted, but now I have to pack it, and return it. While the speakers are relatively cheaper than the Klipsch, it is not worth the hassle...(nor the price)
I am not a photographer and am not really an expert about cameras but I've gotten a lot of good use out of this one. My main camera is a Sony DSC-S30, which is bigger and heavier and more expensive and which I tend to handle with great care.If that camera were a pair of Ray Bans, the Fuji A330 is like a pair of drugstore sunglasses; I wanted a little camera with optical zoom that I could stuff in my pocket and use without too much worry and this is it. I also got one for my folks, who were iffy about dipping into digital but they found it easy to use. It's a good starter camera and it comes with its own memory card and batteries, which means if you're gifting it you have everything in one unintimidating box.As someone else here wrote, rechargable batteries are definitely recommmended. And I, too, wish the camera had audio to go with the video but, for the price and size, I can live without that.
It's a shame I have to give a low rating for this printer because I really had high hopes for it. And I thought since HP was (at one time) well-known for printers & since the price for this particular compact one was quite high that it would be good to go. Unfortunately I didn't realize how bad it was until it was too late to return it (& I bought it at Circuit City which is now gone). The main problem is the paper jamming, even with 1 page inserted, & that makes you have to readjust it, press the button, readjust...over & over & over. And I don't usually print a large number of pages (which is a good thing), but even when I do print out multiple pages it will still jam. Very annoying. I see a new compact HP model D1660 out now--it doesn't seem to be doing much better. Probably better to get a 3-in-1 type printer. Buyer beware--always read the Amazon reviews on ANY product FIRST! What happened to this HP company anyway?
I had trouble with digital signing or something like that with Microsoft. The ad says it is compatible with Windows XP, but I ended up going to the web site to download a couple of things to make it work. I wanted this printer for the individual print cartridges - was tired of changing the others just because I was out of the color I use most frequently! The printing looks very nice and didn't smear when I highlighted words. If it weren't for the confusion on set up - I would've rated it 5 stars!
After setting booby traps for Zombies, I like to whip out my Bushnell Waterproof scope and wait for the oncoming herds to trample on in. This scope is just great because it cuts down on glare and is also waterproof. It is good to have some foreward advancement of options when dealing with the zombies so when you are set up this scope can give you good range in spotting them on your trail!!!
Perfect for connecting my computer to my TV! The length was more than enough (obviously that all depends on how your room is set up). I noticed no difference in quality for this cable and others that I had previously purchased that were much more expensive. Honestly, I will never again pay more than $5.00 for a cable.
Comfortable headphones with kickin' style and great sound. Blocks out a ton of ambient noise for a moderate price. What more can you ask for?
Currently the best system flash for my Canon EOS 40D camera. Don't make the same mistake as I did when I bought the less powerful and reduced feature set of the 430EX. The responsiveness and coupling of this flash with the camera cannot be beat. I haven't had so much with creative use of light for a long time.
I wanted to upgrade my entire home network from "b" to "g" and WPA encryption. I initially bought a Netgear 54 MB router and four cards. It was a disaster--couldn't get one of the remove systems online and Netgear's tech support was worthless. The system I did get online had dropped signals. Took the whole thing back for equivalent D-Link. It's been rock solid. Good range, no dropped signals. Installation was fairly easy. The control interface isn't great, but is eacceptable. Lots of bang for the buck.
Product is in good condition like described. It performs well. However, the order took a long time to ship.
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.
Can't ask for more, clear sound, nicely finished, easy to use and the best part is the iPlug just plug it and you are done, your ipod doesn't get power from the 12v oultlet of the car (better for ipod's helth) no interferience like FM modulators. It doesn't get any better for the price.
Cable works great. I should have gotten one a little longer, but that is my fault. Would recomend this without hesitation.
I read the reviews, and the consumer reports for the roof prisms, and because I was buying 2 pair for Chrismas, I got both the porro, and roof prism roamer 8x21.I also compared them to my own Steiner Safari 8x22.Really, very nice binocs. I could not tell a difference between the roof prism, and porro prism, if there was a slight edge, it would go to the porro prism.I compared them in daylight, normal daytime house light and also in the basement in moderately low light. Both Olympus did better in light gathering in the lower light situations than the Steiner.I looked at leaves, and license plates to compare close up and farther away.They are plastic, and as such are light weight, but I am concerned that the sturdiness of the Olympus may not match that of the boys who are the recipients. Time will tell.So, because the porro prisms are significantly cheaper, I would go with these.
The PocketWizard works as expected from all the positive reviews I've read about it. I already had a wireless system for my flashes but wanted to be able to use one less piece of equipment. That's why I changed to pocketwizard and the sekonic meter. Now I don't need to have an extra transmitter to take flash readings at my subject.
The Canon BG-E3 grip was a good add-on for my XTI, it doubles the life of your battery, adds a little weight to the camera and makes it easier to handle (for me - the camera felt like it was always small and light) and adds a few buttons on the side so you can control the camera just as well when shooting horizontal or vertical.Also a nice thing is it includes the battery tray to use standard AA batteries if you find yourself out in the wild without a charger, could come in handy.
eTrex has been a disappointment. I own 2 Garmin Nuvi 350s and love them. I ordered eTrex Vista HCx for my mountain bike. It would not allow me to unlock the "City Select North America v7" map (that comes with Nuvi). Their tech support told me to return the unit (at my cost!), and they would send me a refurbished unit.The refurbished unit would not operate on battery power. It was fine when plugged into my laptop via the USB port. I noticed there is a design flaw in their battery compartment. They designed in a brace that prevents the right-hand AA battery from making contact on the + end. I called tech support and they told me to send it in, and they would send me a new unit. I asked them to send me the new unit first and pay my return shipping, but they refused. I am not happy!Sidenote: Their tech support did answer the phone right away and seemed to be USA-based. They were helpful with trouble-shooting, but not in overall satisfaction with fixing my problem. And it takes 2-3 weeks to get a replacement unit each time.
I never really knew just how easy, and reasonable it is to shop on-line with Amazon.com
My wife received this as a gift for graduation from college. Her mother paid $249 for it at Wal-Mart (we know because we saw it a few days later when we went shopping there). It didn't work right from day one. When we could get the thing to turn on (which was a total of 15 times) it's recording quality of anything live was very poor. Lots of skipping and blocking. We also wasted four disks for every one we made when copying home movies from VHS because it kept erroring in the middle and ruined the disk and we had to start all over. We ended up only being able to copy 7 VHS tapes over because it took us so long. I called the company and they said it was a "quality issue" and not covered under warranty. I would have returned it to the store if I had bought it but we didn't want to ask her mother for the receipt and have her feel bad that she had bought, what turned out to be, a piece of junk. Of course 3 days after the warranty expired, the unit wouldn't even turn on anymore. Don't waste your money, this VCR/DVD-R isn't worth it.
My daughter received the Disney Princess DVD player for Christmas in 2004. It stopped working in June 2005. Not a durable product!!
Although this unit mostly works, it spins at very erratic speeds and likes to occasionally overspin and lose its grip on a spinning DVD, at which point the DVD goes banging around loose inside and you have to power the unit off to stop it. Then when you power it back on for a second to eject the DVD, there's a burning smell that smells pretty toxic. I'm going to throw this away and buy something else, definitely by another manufacturer.
This case is very simple to put on and remove. It gives the iPod a nice, sleek look while keeping the entire thing protected. The only issue with it is that it increases the thickness of the iPod and will not it allow it to fit into some docks forcing you to remove the case each time you want to use that specific dock. Other than that, great product.
I just received a pair of these headphones and after plugging in and listening to one of my favourite movies and some music, I am convinced that I couldn't have got a better deal for this price.The sound reproduction is great, sound clarity is among the best.Now, I have had few pairs of wireless RF headphones from other brands like Panasonic, Phillips etc which were much more expensive then RS110. However none of those headphones came close to Sennheiser RS110 in terms of Sound Quality and Comfort. These are some pros and cons based on my usage for a dayPros:Great Sound clarity. Could hear each instrument distinctively from my instrumental collection.Light Weight - I was amazed at how light they felt over my headComfortable Fit - Unlike what many other reviewers have mentioned about fit, I found these ones stayed on head perfect without being too tight on ears/head or too loose to fall with slightest movement. I dont have melon headPricepoint - For the quality, its worth each penny. Expensive ones might sound little bit better, but if you are not an audiophile, then it will be much more easier to explain money spent on these compared to expensive higher modelsGreat RangeCons:Ear Cups get warm after elongated hearing.The transmitter does not have a cradle to support headphones. Its kinda messy to find space to rest such big headphones when not in useI would have liked bass response to be a bit deeper.Noticeable background hiss when nothing is being played from source.
I love this camera. I think it's a cute idea and fun for parties, etc. I'm not really here to talk about the camera, but give some hope to those who like using this camera as much as I do. I used mine a few times and then discovered that both the film and the camera were not being made any longer. After sending Polaroid a nasty email I decided to research. I FOUND FILM THAT WILL WORK IN IT!!! Fuji makes the same format camera as the Mio, which they call the Instax Mini. The Film is available in Europe and Asia (not the US unfortunately - probably because of Polaroid) - but anyway.... I have found some online through shops and ebay (search internationally on ebay). I got some, tried it out and it works!!! It's the same film format and packaging! Keep buying the film from Fuji so they don't stop making it!!!!!!!
The Nikon EN-EL1 Rechargable Battery I purchased from Amazon was DEAD on arrival. Wrote email to provider via Amazon over a week ago and have not heard anything from anyone. Very disappointed in Amazon!!!!
I put in the Garmin 1490 into the search for a suction count mount I could take for rental cars. I must not have looked close enough or the description was wrong. At any rate, it does not fit the Garmin 1490.
I bought this router with a matching PC-card to hook my win98 laptop to my verizon dsl service. Installation was fairly easy. I just followed the quick-install card directions. The directions were a little vague on whether to boot the modem or router first, but I booted modem first then router, then my laptop to configure it. It detected the PPPoE and setup the internet connection within 5 min. The web-wizard is clunky and awkward to use, but I figured it out without using the manual. Security on the wireless side is turned off by default which is a concern but makes sense when you're trying to setup a new device and get connected. LOOKS REALLY COOL TOO! My wife doesn't even mind it being in the bedroom!
The seller I bought this from via , amazon.com. I received alot earlier then they said I would. Everything came as described, & packed & shipped in a very great manner. Overall I am more then pleased with this purchase.
this sound card is everything i expected and more.i purchased it, primarily, for gaming but also for music listening. in gaming the location of enemies by footsteps or other sounds is so exact it has to be experienced.you do have to work with the sound console to get the sound qualities that you want but once that is completed you got your self a serious card.for music listening this card is still at the top of its class with the proper software to allow a fair amount of listening adjustments. do yourself a favor and get some decent earphones, i use ath ad700's. do your self another favor and buy this card! that's all i got to say man.
Poor sound quality, I tried it for a two weeks could not get the quality any better.
I got the Garmin iQue after much deliberation. I wanted something portable that could also be used in the car, with voice prompting. First thing I did was try it out in my office, but found you can't use it indoors. I went outside and stood under an awning next to our parking lot, and still got almost no satellite signals. It was raining a lot (this is Oregon, so it's expected) so I then took an umbrella and stood out in the rain. Got a few signals, and eventually got enough signals for the GPS to start working. It took about 10 minutes. Could weather have an effect on satellite reception? However, I moved my hand a bit, lost one of the three signals, and it stopped working again... That night I tried it out in the car, and noticed if I held it up to the glass (a tricky thing to do while driving) I could get a signal, but it was very intermittent and wouldn't last very long. I was starting to get disappointed.Flash forward to a week later, when my antenna arrived (I got it off Garmin's website, since I didn't see it advertised here). It came with a suction cup attachment to put it on a window. Tried it in my office again attached to the window, and got three black satellite bars, and it started working. Okay, I thought, so far so good. The kicker came when I went out to the car and attached the suction cups to the windshield... Woah! I got no less than 6 black satellite bars in less than 30 seconds! Plus, whenever I would move the unit around, since the antenna was fixed, it never bothered satellite receiption. Now, THIS is what I had been hoping for. Now, I'm just waiting for my cat kit to arrive so I don't have to hold the thing. The antenna apparatus was an additional $100, but WELL worth it. In other words, if you don't get good reception right out of the box, think about getting one and it should work wonders for you.But enough about reception, here's a few other points that I liked. The voice is very helpful, although it doesn't actually read street names. Instead, you get prompts like &quot;In four hundred feet turn left&quot; or &quot;In one point three miles exit right&quot;. Those are fine, and when it talks it shows an expanded little graphic window showing the street name in large letters and an illustration of the exact turn. You have to take your eyes off the road to see it, so a dashboard mount would really be the ticket. However, if you know the street, listening to the voice prompts is fine. It's plenty loud, but not with any radio on. Since the car kit comes with speakers and a cigarette lighter adapter, I think it'll be just the ticket. Not that the batteries ran down or anything (I used it for a good three hours and the battery went to half full), but not to have to worry about it would be nice.The internal memory can hold detailed maps for about two major cities and six-seven sparser area squares. (Major cities divide the ordinary detail map squares into four squares themselves). I recently bought a 256MB SD expansion card, which should allow me to put in almost the entire west coast US.It comes with the North America (read: USA) detailed maps, but to purchase any European detail map sets is upwards of $300, so be warned if you also plan to use it internationally, there's a bit more cost involved.Anyway, a GREAT unit, I think, even though all in all I spent upwards of $600 including shipping for all the parts. Even still, Amazon had the best price by far ($100 less than anywhere else). Still don't know how they managed that!
I got this awesome little lens a few weeks ago at a camera store for 319.99... too bad i forgot about amazon! I wanted it so bad when I saw it, so i bought it. Worth every dime! This lens is not only an awesome 50mm macro, its extremely compact and weighs so little! You can get great depth of field opportunities with this lens, and also have a kick ass macro for less than 3 Benjamin's! I highly recommend this lens for first time macro users, or experienced users who want the portability of a macro.
This Barska 20-60x60 is an excellent spotting scope for sighting in rifles &lt; 300 yards. Past 300/yds will depend on your target type, eyesight, and size of round. My most common use-case is 25-150 yards -- either sighting in small bore rifles or teaching new shooters basic rifle technique, grouping, and drop. Great for this use-case.This is a durable spotting scope that comes with a durable hard case, soft case and decent tripod (for the cost). Functional if not excellent optics package for the $100 price.You can get better glass in a monocular or binoculars at this price range, if you know what you are looking for. You can also get better glass, especially for > 300 yards or activities that require more optics precision like bird spotting. However, this is not what I got this for. I like to set this up when I have a group out shooting, and am working several rifles at once, or sighting things under timed shooting. I get this dialed in and then I can plug away and dial in my irons, or let new shooters work on how trigger pull, breathing, and windage affect groupings at &lt; 150 yards.Having quite a few pieces of glass: monocular, binocular, and scopes for spotting - I would buy this one again all day long for $100. I live right next to the Bushnell outlet, and chose this over all the competing glass options (for equal $) available there.
I bought the Palm Z22 as a replacement for my old Palm Zire31 (which I loved but, alas, died). I wish I had saved myself the money, time frustration. I am running Windows Vista. Despite its claims about easy install and upgrade from previous Palms, my calendars, contacts, memos, etc. refused to sync between the desktop and the handheld device. After chatting online with Palm's tech analysts 3 times, they admitted there are known incompalities with Windows Vista. This should definitely be mentioned on this website as well as the Palm website! They had me install a beta for Vista but that only made things worse. The beta Palm Desktop is an eyesore and lacks many of the main features I love, like color coding and organizing my oppointments. Plus there were still major HotSync problems. Either nothing would transfer back and forth or I'd get duplicate and triplicate records. Also, the backup archiving didn't work at all.I've returned this and would advise others working with Vista to keep looking for a different PDA.
I'm looking into systems to replace a stereo that just died at home and this is currently my front runner. I've listened to it in person at stores and have found Amazon.com's price to be the best - even with shipping. It meets all of my requirements for a simple home system.
Having just moved to an apartment from a house I found myself missing my home theater setup and multi room audio. I wanted a compact solution for movies and music so I bought a Zvox VT420. I was happy with how the Zvox had quality audio for movies and music. However, the single 5.5&#34; midrange driver just couldn't produce the sound I desired. That set me off on the search for a nice 8&#34; subwoofer and I decided to go with the V-80. I'm very happy with the fit and finish of the speaker and it sounds great. I tuned the crossover for 60hz, volume about halfway through the dial and it matches well with the VT420. Very clean sound.
This TV has exceptionally poor color. There are not any adjustment knobs to increase color and correct tint. All you can adjust is brightness.The color is washed out looking and flesh tones look yellowish to green.Although this TV has a jazzy style and comes with electric and car adapters, the quality of the picture simply isn't acceptable.
I have a Sony TRV20 since about a year and have used it quite a lot. The quality of the video is really superb. The still images have a very good resolution for a video camera, permitting non pixellized printouts. However I find that the colors of the still images are not as good as one could expect. The handling of still images is great too, you can view 9 pictures at a time as thumbnails on the screen. A good acessory is the flash made by Sony. I have the one that combines the video light and the flash for still pictures, very practical in low light situations where you tend to get those poor quality still shots. A little advice: if you use the flash do not use it with the subject less than 3 meters away otherwise it gest washed out (you can step back to 3 meters and use a bit of zoom to have a portrait) The image stabalizer works very well, and does not deteriorate the image in an obvious way. I regret that there is not an iris lock button (it does have a manual exposure but not as handy as a iris lock button). I won't go over all the features, which are nice to have but seldom mandatory. The large LCD screen is also above average. The best about this camera is really it's picture quality which is the real purpose of it. I can highly recommend this unit.
The product was delivery on time and with no problems.I am very satisfied with the it.
you need to get this. batteries last long awesome bass.
I bought these earbuds on the favorable reviews they received. They make my music and audio books sound weak and far away. The original earbuds that came with my Zune blow these away! Don't waste your money on these. I should have shopped some where that I could have tried them out first and saved myself some money.
I have had other D-link products and have dealt with the same issue. They are not very supportive of XP. Can it really be THAT hard to massage their drivers to work with XP? I think if you want to sell tech products such as these, you should be supporting the latest Operating systems because we all are going to have XP eventually. This just burns me! This is the second D-link product that loses support soon after it is sold.Needless to say, I wont be buying from D-link anymore. This thing is useless to me with no XP drivers.
Because I only need it to hook up local Xbox 360s for small LAN parties, it works well for the job it's given. As for it's capabilities in more corporate/office areas, I'm sure it would do well.
This turntable is ideal for someone who wants to build their record collection and listen to them without worrying about them skipping all of the time. It's a great looking turntable and it has the option of using the phono input or using the built-in preamp. So if you're like me and you don't quite have the money to buy yourself a nice speaker system yet, you can pump it through your TV, computer speakers, etc. in the meantime. You can tell it's built from solid materials and it doesn't look cheap, even though you've paid less than $200 for it. It takes a limited amount of assembly when you first receive it, but the directions are easy and you shouldn't have a problem with it.All in all, if you're not looking to spends hundreds/thousands of dollars on a nice-sounding turntable, this is a wonderful option for you because it sounds great and doesn't have any trouble with any record you put on it.
I have a Belkin pre-N router and pre-N wireless cards in our desktop PCs. We have one laptop with a wireless g USB adaptor. Replaced the g with the N1 - no difference in performance. Bummer.
I purchased these a few months ago thinking they would be a sound improvement over my Klipsch pair (see other reviews), but found they are way too heavy (physically)in the ear and do not have sound quality as good as the Klipsch. Shipped them back to Amazon after a few days.
This is the best Glove/receiver that I have ever used. If I even hold up one finger every channel comes in crystal clear. The reception is even decent with my hands in my pockets. You can increase the volume just by pointing to one of the speakers. Great product! Keep it up Onkyo.
This is a no-frills pressure cooker. It could be a little bigger, but it does the job very well.When 'boiling' food in a traditional pot, the food cannot exceed 212 degrees F (the temperature at which water boils). Under pressure, the boiling point rises... in this pressure cooker to about 250 degrees F. This means, of course, that food cooks faster (the reason people normally think to buy a pressure cooker), but the higher temperature also allows other 'reactions' to take place while cooking... For instance, the tougher fibers in meat will convert to gelatin, making the meat more tender. As a result, pressure cookers are great for braised dishes with tough meats, such as chili. For these purposes, this pressure cooker rocks.Larger pressure cookers can also be used for canning (because the higher temperatures can kill more bad things. This pressure cooker really is not large enough for this task. If you are not a canner though, compare the prices of this against those larger models... I think you will be back looking at this one.
I used this printer for a few months and it started to put smears of toner all over the copies. Plus, there doesn't seem to be any way to reset it. I accidentally printed a web page that printed one line per page (190 pages!). I tried turning the printer off, holding the button, unplugging it, pulling the USB cable, removing the paper, pounding on it and cursing. Nothing helped. It was like one of those horror movies where the monster keeps coming back to life. It just resumed printing where it left off. It's still in there. I can't use the thing anymore, unless I want to run through a half a package of paper to let it finish, so I'm using my Epson inkjet. The printout will still be in there when I throw the printer out.
Okay, yes, I have some qualms: 1)you have to upgrade the memory on this sucker (2MB isn't good) and 2)it appears that there is an issue with toner (as evidenced in many reviews, and that I am currently experiencing). But, this printer still does what I need it to do - it prints fast and it prints pretty darn good quality (up until the past few days). Even at the $230 that I paid a year ago here at Amazon it was a good deal, and it is an even better deal now. I am about to go purchase a new toner cartridge (after about a year and 1,500+ pages printed), hopefully that will clear up the current issues of print quality. If not, you will see me back here with a different, much less positive review.
Excellent filter, has reduced vignetting and sunspots completely, excellent build quality as well. Even better, with my Amazon Rewards points, this filter only cost me $4. Aside from cost, get one and you won't be disappointed.
I have mixed feelings about this product, for several reasons.First, it was exactly what I wanted/needed, and the initial shipping was fast and easy. The price is right, and the cable appears to be well-made.Unfortunately, the first cable, out of the box, made a nasty popping sound when I plugged it into my Maxtor Firewire External disc drive. The smell of burned semiconductors gave me little hope that the cable would work, and sure enough, it was dead. I called the original manufacturer, AntOnline, and explained my situation. The extremely helpful support guy talked to their Firewire guru, determined I had a defective cable, and shipped out a new one, which I received in a matter of days.Even more unfortunately, the second cable popped/smoked too. At this point, I was blaming my Firewire drive for being defective, but all the other devices that I connect to it still seem to work perfectly. Subsequent communication with AntOnline has resulted in nothing but crickets...So now I have two cables, both useful only for tying things down. For that purpose, they'll probably work fine. As Firewire extenders, they're pretty useless. - TimAddendum:It's now been several months, and the AntOnline people have stopped responding to my emails after I sent both of the cables back. I received no refund, so now I am in the unenviable position of not even having those firewire-look-alike tie-down cables. - Tim
The frame itself is nice, the features it holds. The only issues that I have with it is the fact that you can't plug it into the computer via USB to add pictures onto the frame. Also it would be nice to have the option of auto play in the menu for when you turn on the frame. You just turn it on, then you have to hit play in order for it to play. Overall the frame is nice, have not gotten around to messing with the video or audio features.
I've received these from two, no three, employers and bought one of my own before that, and another over a Thanksgiving weekend when there was nothing else available and also, because they are really inexpensive in comparison to the other transcribers - but, you get what you pay for.I have thrown away a ton of micro-cassettes, thinking they were faulty, before i finally figured out it was the TRANSCRIBER that was awful. Do not buy this and, if you must use this bc your boss gives it to you, buy a Pearlcorder or even a Panasonic, pay for it yourself if your boss won't, because it will save you hours and hours of frustration. You could probably use a Dora the Explorer or Barbie Doll tape player to better effect that this trashy Sony, in my opinion.P.S. I gave it one star bc this site won't let you give zero or negative stars. .S
We got this about 8 months ago and have been using it ever since. We almost never have any problems with it. Every once in awhile the keyboard will miss a key, but that's rare. We haven't changed the battery yet and it's still going strong. Some other electrical devices may interfere with the operation of the keyboard. For example, we have a paper shredder that completely disables the keyboard when it's in use. Overall, we've been very happy with this device.
I bought this wall mount for my 32" Sharp Aquos LCD tv. I figured the 100 dollar price was good for a mount that would allow the tv to swing out, tilt, and rotate. Unfortunately, once I got it I realized that neither the mount nor the adapter bracket included would fit my tv. That meant I needed to buy a separate adapter plate, which was another $100.00. Being unwilling to spend the money, I came up with my own solution (drilled holes in two flat metal bars from local home improvement store, total cost of $8.00) and made it work. The rest of the installation was quite easy (with two people), and the mount is solid and works as advertised. I recommend visiting the website for Peerless to see if the mount will work with your tv, or if you need an adapter plate.
Works fine. I tested a power supply I thought was going bad and found it was not producing the proper voltage. Does the job, handy to have to rule out bad power supply.
Good stuff, lots of fun, Ok grain, The price is to high, I can find just as good film for $2.49. Common Fuji!
I can't completely rate any such product, as I've never had a power surge that would test it. So far it works just fine as a multi-plug outlet for my computer and peripheral tools, so I have no complaints. If I ever actually need the surge-protection function, I'll say something one way or the other.
I already got one from Staples when it was on sale for $100. It worked great. It came with the full catriage for this cheap price, and it is factory refubished. The print speed is fast and it does duplex. That's the reason why I ordered it again. This time I only can find the cheapest here for $139.99. Not bad.
Bought this on November 13 last year. Have used it 10 (that's ten) times. I only hand wash it; I do not use the dishwasher for cleaning it. I use a dishrag plus a fabric coated sponge for washing dishes. No scratchers have been used on it. It is currently showing rust spots around the top edge. Fortunately I did not pay a lot for it, but it still was too high a price to pay for a piece of cookware that basically only lasted a little over 2 months as I don't wish to eat rust.It is also very lightweight compared to the old pressure cooker my mother had for over 40 years; maybe that is why the metal isn't very high quality.Firm believer in the old adage that you get what you pay for; my bad. Have ordered another brand that is pricier. I am not in the financial position to pay more for one specialty pan than I did for my entire set of stainless pots and pans, so we will see how this next one works out.
Great Price Super Fast Shipping! Thanks A++++++ Best Bang for the Buck! Did ton's of research Buy this one Very Accurate! I fly PPG and really depend on this unit!
I've dropped it countless times. I run all sorts of software on it. And I've never had any problems whatsoever; this thing just keeps on working perfectly. Despite its dated bios and b&amp;w screen, this remains the most elegant, usable pda I've ever seen.
This product is working out great. It keeps my portable DVD player conveniently at my fingertips. Great price, abundant size. The additional storage card for my DVD's is nice. I actually didn't know that came with the case, so I was pleasantly surprised. Good, rugged design, "slightly" padded for protection; I wouldn't trust dropping it, but I am overall pleased with my purchase.
Excellent sounds. Sturdy. But, very poor QC. Returned twice, once for no sound on one side and once for intermittent interference on left side during noise cancelling mode.
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I did a lot of research before buying this camera and I sought a lot of advice. The camera is very easy to use and gives great results. The manual is not however very good. It is confusing and brief. The good news is that you are able to purchase a DVD on How to use the D80 and there is also a 700 page detailed instruction guide written by Thom Hogan "The complete guide to the D80"I recommend that you get these books and DVDs as well an extra battery and memory card.Overall I am delighted with the camera and the results are amazing! I already feel like a pro.
Purchased this Camera expecting it to operate as good or better the the much less expencive BL-C20A did. The picture quality was sub-par for a camera that was 400 dollars more, I expected more. The wireless set up was a ritual in frustration, reset the camera multiple times, repowered, downloaded the updates, packaged it up and am sending it back.I think for a camera that is 650 dollars, it should preform considerably better.The Weather Proofing and WiFi was why I purchased it, so I will look elsewhere for another product.
I took my Canon sd800 in the waterproof case WP-DC9 thru the rapids in the Grand Canyon in May of last year. The camera worked flawlessly in spite of banging around in the rapids and camping 6 nights on sand bars. It is still working flawlessly! Jo
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.
I like this lens pouch and it is really soft. It fits well in my camera bag. The only bad thing is the price is a bit too high for a small pouch.
I bought this because it was a good price for something we wanted to get for our TV. When we put it up on the wall and put our TV on it (20"), the mount appeared to not be very stable. We didn't want the TV falling and crashing so we took the mount down and put it in a different room with a smaller TV. It now has a 13" TV on it, and works fine. This wall mount definitely will NOT hold the weight it is intended for, however.
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!
Does what I bought it to do(Be a LENS CAP) I bought a Bowers lens cap holder for $1.25 and all is fine in the world!!!
If you need this item, Amazon is the place to get it, at the best price even when you factor in shipping. Compare prices at your local stores and you'll know what I mean.
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!!
One click is all it takes and NOTHING can stop that order! (that's why they call it one click) I got suckered in buying another one. All I did was click here and it was ordered and no one could stop that order !!I stopped using amazon.com because of their problem. GOOD 3M product, BAD ordering process !(amazon.com)
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!
This is by far the best laptop bag I've ever had! It's extremely functional and has just enough bells and whistles to make it stand out from the others. Not to mention it's sleek, stylish and easy to throw over your shoulder. I desperately needed to free up one hand to carry other stuff from my car to the office and this one does the trick!
Very please with my products. Purchased two and they both charged up as they shoot. Have bough knock offs before but this seems to be one you can trust.Cherie-Chattanooga,TN
I absolutely loved the versatility and picture quality of this lens!! love it, love it, love it!! Also, I received it a lot quicker than I expected!!
These headphones sound amazing, I couldn't ask for better quality in sound. The bass is deep and not rattly, just smooth and deep. I bought a pair and was really impressed so I bought a second pair when the right bud went out. I thought it wasn't a big deal, I probably just had bad luck. I bought two more pairs, a pair for me and a pair for a friend. My friend pair started losing connection about two months after I bought them, and a couple of weeks later mine started to lose connection too. It got worse and worse until my friends stopped working and my left bud died. I checked the warranty, since they came with a year of warranty but they expect you to pay a fee and shipping and handling, that would end up costing more than a new pair. I love the sound, but hate the quality of the physical product.
And it worked ..so I am lost on why I have to write something out here :PBut here it is. It was a nice improvement to my system. BUY more RAM if you have space, it's worth the money esp, for graphics work.
I've been using this camera for a while now and have only run into a few issues. The first is probably my own fault because I tend to shake the camera when I take pictures. Sometimes the picture comes out blurry because of this. The second issue is the shake icon appears when I zoom in too much... even when I use a tripod. The last issue is the change color mode dosn't really work that well. Other than those three things the camera is a pretty good portable camera.
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.
This book does a reasonable job introducing basic C concepts. However, the topics are interspersed with the author's opinions on programming style and process. This makes looking up answers difficult. Furthermore, major language concepts are either glossed over briefly, or left out entirely (e.g. I can find no mention of function pointers). I bought this book expecting something like other O'Reilly titles (a concise and thorough language reference), but I ended up fairly disappointed. Finally, the author's attacks against Intel's x86 architecture, however accurate, are inappropriate for a guide to a programming language.
WHAT A PRICE?!?!?I was looking for a quality surge protector for the 55" Plasma, Pioneer Surround System, Panasonic BluRay and Xbox to plug in to. This has done the job! Looks great, provides great protection (I am hoping I never have to use it, ha!), and was very easy to install. Not ALL Monster products are over-priced :).
This is not a Nakamichi Dragon or Sony ES Series, but it does a respectable job for the price range. I was surprised that mine was built in JAPAN. The quality of the deck is superb. I paid 150 shipped from J & R to replace a Yamaha K1000 who's capstan motor died. Rather than paying that much to repair it with used parts, I opted to replace it. Let's face it, cassettes are dying, there are so few choices on the market unless you go professional (Denon, Tascam, etc).Performance is quite good. It reproduces very well, I cannot tell the difference between it on playback than the old K1000 which was quite a bit more than this unit. It's controls are easy to use, and while a real time tape counter would be nice, it's not a deal killer. The pitch control on deck A is GREAT for playing back tapes recorded on other decks that are either too fast or slow. Music search works well. No it is not a 3-head with 20-20,000Hz response, .004% wow and flutter and an 80db S/N, but it certainly sounds better than any of the cheap junk from China being sold with a USB output. I have been using mine to digitize my tape collection (over 400 cassettes) and the sound quality is wonderful. Relay play is nice, it will play both sides in one deck then play the other in succession automatically.To those who are complaining about the remote, or lack thereof. If you own a Sony receiver, you CAN interface the TC-WE475 with a simple cable and control it from your Sony receiver remote. I have a Sony STR-DE615 ProLogic receiver from 1997 (a GREAT unit BTW) and it works just fine with the included remote.If you can find one of these and still use tapes, grab it while you can. This is a keeper. A great deck for under $200 new. I've seen them on Ebay for less.
delivery speed is so fast. package is pretty simple. the sound quality is not outstanding but ok for this price.
This is a good-priced, cool-looking, spacious, comfortable to carry bag. It converts to a backpack and the shoulder strap and handle are super padded.Bad news: I went through two of these in six months, the second very nicely provided as a replacement for the first by Kensington for free. They both ripped out at one of the outer seams in the main non-padded compartment. I have a haul of a commute via bus and NYC subway and the bag got shoved around a lot. The exposed seams tend to snag on any available sharp surface and rip out.Be nice to it and this could be a good bag, but if you need a bag that can be abused, stay away.
The product, a charger for camera batteries, does the job charging the battery, but it was supposed to also perform as a direct power source for the camera. I can not find that feature on the device. I am still satisfied with the functions it has, but I am disappointed in the representation.
I use the speakers in a stereo setup for my TV. I am a musician and enjoy high music fidelity. I generally go for Sony products, because they make quality products. These speakers didn't disappoint. they sound great and give a great range of sound. I'd recommend these. I would give five stars, but they aren't very attractive. This isn't a super high priority for me, but the dull black finish and the wood isn't particularly attractive.
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
That's not a safety place to keep your cds. Design FAIL!!!!Completly different that I was thinking. I'd like something to keep my cd in a easy place when I wanted listening and not to pile them.
Found this easy to use. I chose this one to buy as my first telescope after reading several reviews concerning a few different telescopes and comparing prices vs features.The NexStar 4 SE telescope set up rather quickly. Sky align worked well, though sometimes the scope seemed to become less accurate as the hours went buy, and I tried to re-align to different stars but eventually I encountered the same alignment results.The motor does sometimes jump and looses track of objects. Approaching the objects from a certain side seemed to help, as mentioned in the instruction book.I did have to buy the additional eyepiece/filter kit. Clarity was rather good up to 6mm eyepiece, though the 4mm was pretty blurred, even for moon views.Although the AC adaptor is a necessity for continuous power, I found out I already had one that fit my telescope from a car seat back massage/heater cushion which also had a car cig adaptor (which I bought for $19.99).The computer info included in the hand controller is great though some of the 40,000 objects might not be viewable. I had problems finding some nebula and galaxies, maybe that are too faint.I have seen Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, great Moon views, a very blurred mars view (cannot see any features), and extremely blurred Uranus (basically just blue color blurred).I would have given it a 5 out-of 5 had the motor tracking been smoother, alignment stayed accurate. Besides that it met my expectations.
You never know what you're going to get when you buy these cheap HDMI cables sometimes they work and sometimes they don't but they're cheap so you have to give them a try, Mines used to make a real funky loud noise didn't know what the problem was and with Trial and error concluded that it came from the HDMI cables
I use this pressure cooker mainly for cooking fresh vegetables. Foods that normally take an hour to cook take about 20 minutes using the presto cooker. Occasionally I cook meat which always turns out tender and delicious.I especially like the 6 quart size (the 4 qt. actually cost more). I paid extra to get the stainless steel because I felt it would be a better product. It is just right for cooking small to medium amounts. I would recommend this cooker to anyone who wants to save time and energy and have good, tender food as a result.
I finally put an end to that snooping busy-body in my office who sits a few cubicles behind me and would constantly walk past my computer, to see what I was doing, and then run and tell whomever she could about it.I had repositioned my terminal screen as much as I could to not face the aisle behind me but it wasn't working completely. She could still see what was on my screen just by walking by my cubicle. So, I installed the 19" privacy screen today and she could not figure out why she couldn't see my screen. I noticed she did an inordinate number of "walk-bys" today and my assistant, who sits directly behind me, was laughing hard as he noticed she was getting very agitated as she was unable to see anything. P-E-R-F-E-C-T !The screen does darken the monitor somewhat, but nothing too extreme. And, I did not have to secure it using any of the fasteners. I just put it on the terminal screen and it's been holding put as-is. I am able to slightly tilt the computer screen up so that helps keep it in place. If I should ever need the fasteners I'm sure I'll use them.Overall, this works great!
I purchased this router a while ago. After installing it and following the setup instructions, I found out the router wasn't obtaining an IP address from the cable network. I tried both using the router's MAC address, and making the router "clone" the PC's MAC address; none of them worked. Then I upgraded the router's firmware to its latest version; that didn't help either.At first, I thought the issue had to do with my cable company, but after reverting to my original configuration (PC directly connected to the cable modem), the DHCP problems were solved. Checking in Netgear's forums and in some other sites around the Internet, I've found many customers with similar issues.I decided to discontinue using the router, and to purchase a Linksys WRT54G, which has been working flawlessly.Think twice before purchasing this Netgear router... for the same money, you'll be able to find a better product.
I've owned this player for over 1 1/2 years and after the initial firmware updates it has been flawless and even quicker to load now (which was one of it's largest drawbacks).I know you've read the so called complaints about it only out-putting 1080i signal, but if you have a quality 1080p HDTV it just de-interlaces the signal and you see a full 1080p picture anyway.I'd have given this 5 stars but it still is just a little slow to start-up, not real bad just slower then a regular DVD player is.I own both a PS3 and this HD DVD player and while I really like my PS3 my XA1 still delivers a better upscaled picture of regular DVDs (not huge but still better).Most of the negative reviews are just Blu-Ray supporters posting with hidden agendas or people that were not aware of the need at first for firmware updates or the few problems with early HD DVDs and combo DVDS and got impatient and frustrated.
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.
These are good for price, and I have never found a problem with them coming out at gym when running on treadmill. I like the sounds, not bad when just listening the radio or TV (signal from gym) via my portable MP3 player.I have had the foam earbud come off a couple of time (luckily could find it), other than that are great for the price and work perfect at gym
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 is very high quality filter. Works very well was very easy to install Woodridge would recommend this to anyone. A must have once again very high quality.
I've had this set for almost a year and a half. It's nowhere near the best set out there, but it really does an amazing job for the $$. I needed a new TV, but i'm not such a video guy that I wanted all the bells and whistles...this fit the bill nicely.Pros - value, good picture quality, hdmi input, VGA input, digital co-ax output, neat touch-sensitive buttons on the front, built-in HD tunercons - remote not the best, brand name recognition???
I needed this as my TV only has coax output. This device solved my issue. No complaints from my end. Works as designed.
I bought a Nikon Coolpix 4300 when it first came out, and from the very first day I found it not only gives me excellent photos but also is incredibly easy to use. We have a Canon Elph at work, and I can never remember how to view and trash the photos, but with the Nikon it's so intuitive that I was able to do everything without reading the manual. One of these days I will read the manual - I know there must be some features I'm not yet using - but I use this camera frequently and to date haven't been at a loss to do anything. It is also small and light, so I just leave it in my knapsack so it's available always. Downloading to the computer is also a snap. This is an excellent camera.
It was a painful experience with the Dlink DPR-1260 printer server such that I returned it and then bought the Linksys wPSM54G. Having purchased a MP530 I needed a wireless connection (the printer proved far superior to other networked printers so I chose to go the separate component path plus I paid less $$s then an all in one printer with networking). The Dlink could not interpret the MP530 and tech support spent hours with me going thru hoops to make it work. My tech call was escalated twice to the highest level and no luck. Linksys was the right way with its clean install and user friendly interface. Also, I can't figure out why Dlink would make a printer server with four ports. Who on earth has four printers in one location ? Maybe two for two printing differences,i.e. general printing plus specialized like brochures etc., but four in one location, and in a home ? I see most offices with more than one printer but they are spread out to cover more folks across the floor. Sorry Dlink, this product doesn't work and/or make sense.
I went to the local radio shack to look at the HDMI cables, and to my surprise, they are ranging from $40 and above. I have not used other HDMI cables, but with this cable, it seems to work fine so far. When playing Matrix: Evolution and Harry Potter films with my LG BluRay player and Panasonic 32'' LCD TV, the whispering sound quality wasn't too great, which may be due to speaker quality or BluRay player. The picture quality seems pretty good. I was a bit surprise that it took almost 1 week for me to receive this item though.
If you want deep, smooth, and powerful bass in an earphone, look no further.They don't call these earphones "Bass Freqs" for nothing. Before deciding to purchase these earphones, I've been using the Bose QC2's for casual listening, but was in need of something more compact to go with my iPod Shuffle. After searching Amazon and reading reviews like you probably are right now, I came upon these set of earphones. What made me interested in these earphones was the exceptional bass they offered. After purchasing them for under $40, I tested them out with my mp3 player.I'll be honest, the earphones took me a bit to get used to, because there really was an incredible amount of bass. Since I was used to listening to perfect mids/highs and mild bass coming out of the Bose QC2's, I wasn't ready for all the bass these tiny things packed. However, after getting used to the sound, I noticed that all sorts of songs shined with their bass frequencies, and suddenly everything sounded different.This is where you want to consider what you listen to more. Songs that bring more of the mids/highs out like classical or symphony types, or songs that you like to hear a more bass emphasized tune, like some rock and rap. Either way, take the name literally, these headphones really pump out the bass. In some songs it will almost sound like there is a subwoofer in the room with you, which was what drew me to these headphones.Another plus of these headphones is that they block out a ton of outside noise when seated in your ear correctly. My roommates literally yell at me to get my attention, and soon give up and throw something at me.There are two negatives that I have seen so far: The cables are extremely thin, so try not to yank them around or get them caught in something, as they would probably rip. But they do fine for casual listening and working out.The other thing is that you need to seat them in your ear correctly. When people say the bass from these earphones make the music sound muddied, it could also be a result of having it in your ear incorrectly. You need to try different angles and seating so that you find the "sweet spot" in your ear where the mids and highs come out, instead of just hearing the bass vibrate your ear canals.Overall, I highly recommend these earphones for the bass fanatics, or even the casual listener who likes a little more thump in his music. I would look elsewhere if all you listen to is classical-symphony-mids-highs sort of stuff.
These headphones are good lower cost headphones for desktops or for movies.PROS:- Earcups cover the full ear- Has variable bass for movies or music- comes with a long cable- the cable is a silky rubber/silicone mix or so it was comfortable- doesn't create 'thumping' when the cable hits against an object like in most sound isolation devices- pleather earcup covers are soft and comfortable- has a silicone band to keep your head from contacting the harder plastic top and cushioning it- can be used with the given 1/4 inch adapter to watch movies on the older stereo sound systems- the head extension does not nip at your hair like most adjustable headphonesCONS:- really big, the speakers rival the size of a lemon or small orange- cannot fold (not really meant to be moved frequently)- long cable (if you're not careful, you could end up tied like a present)- does leak a bit, but is meant to to hear if someone is talking to you- traps heat at the ears after an hour or so, but isn't unbearable- somewhat heavier due to the large size, but shouldn't be uncomfortable (depends on posture)I bought these headphones when mySony MDRNC7/BLK Noise Canceling On-Ear headphones (Black)finally broke (but not at the speakers so I'm thinking of converting them to something else). These are a higher bass then the old NC7's and were more comfortable and stable. The rubberized cushion prevented pains/headaches I got from prolonged use of the NC7's and enveloped the whole ear instead of just sitting on the ear. But you should wait to buy these at the $23 sale instead of the $44 advertised when I wrote the review. A word of advice, do not use these in public because they generate stares and are very bulky. If you are mobile, then buySony MDR-XB20EX 9mm High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbudsor their big brother, theSony MDR-XB40EX 13.5mm High Sensitivity Driver Extra Bass EX Earbuds. I do not know about the current prices because I bought the earbuds while I was on vacation out of the country, but they are really nice for the mobile person or traveler. I am enjoying these headphones currently and I hope you enjoy them if you decide to buy them as well.
I had bought a $40 VISIO HDMI cable from walmart and then I ordered this one for about $6 (including shipping). Tried both of them one at a time on a blueray player, and the only difference I noticed was a slight different tint in color between the two cables... not that it was better or worse, just different tint. Quality was exactly the same and the tint/color can always be adjusted on your TV based on your personal preference. Needless to say I returned the expensive one to Walmart.
I have had a "Disk Doctor" for several years and know the value of being able to repair and save my CD's and DVD's (games, movies, music and data). I never enjoyed the hand cranking required to use the "Disk Doctor" though, so when it broke, I was very happy to find the Altertec product. It has more capabilities (clean, repair and/or buff) and with the automatic controlled, electric motor power it is simply too cool. Love it.
I am a physician who just started working with PDAs. Bought this about a week ago. I have uploaded several applications (some of them real hefty like Merck medicus and Epocrates) This thing works like a charm! It is fast and hasn't let me down (YET!)
These bags come in awesome colors and have air "cushions" inside & in the strap to keep it comfortable and protective. The ballistic nylon is very durable (probably better than leather) and is also leightweight. Brackets which attach the shoulder strap look to be a high-grade steel, and that's the part that always broke on my previous bags. The best part of this bag is its cool look & feel.
Like D. Carrio I use mine with my backpacks. I have a an overnight pack and a daypack that have D-rings on the shoulder straps. This allows me to carry my somewhat heavy SLR with my on backpacking trips into the mountains, etc. The only issue is they are pretty long. The camera hits me a little below my belly button and the length allows it to swing out and bounce back into my belly while I am hiking. Not a problem with a light camera but with my Canon 60D and 24-105 lens it gets annoying quick. I plan on folding the straps over and securing them a little shorter somehow (safety pin or maybe a rivet perhaps) but I have not yet done this.
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.
The buttons are in weird places, the controls are hard to get to, the control to turn the camera on is hard for anyone with nails to use, the look through lens always shows white no matter how you try to get it to work so you always need to use the digital viewfinder, the tape recording is grainy, the camera refuses to let you use the anti-shake feature even when you're in camera mode, you can't use anything related to Memory Stick Duo or Pro EVEN IF you can find and get an adapter (which limits you to the original "Memory Stick" 256MB cards ~ 30 min. if you can find them because they are pretty much obsolete), the memory stick formatting feature doesn't work, the software doesn't work with the tape in the camera when you try to access it from a computer, common video editing software will not detect the tape inside of the camera, sound is hard to pick up because the microphone is on the top of the camera, the USB streaming feature results in jumpy/grainy video that is not recognized by sites like myspace or utube, and it loses battery life quickly.My advice: Buy something else that you can actually hook up to a computer. Who honestly uses tapes if they want to make home movies to burn to a CD or DVD? WAY more frustration and money than it is worth.
Bosch PB10-CD Advanced Power Job Site Radio with CD Player and Remote ControlI received my package yesterday, took it to my shop and hooked it up. I have never been so disappointed. The sound quality was very poor, the speakers buzzed at low volume when the radio was tuned to a music station. Speaker buzz diminished somewhat when a CD was playing which suggests to me the buzzing was in the receivers circuitry. I have purchased many Bosh tools but their radio is at the other end of the quality spectrum. I give it two thumbs down. I just wasted over $200.00 If you are thinking of buying a job site or shop radio, buyer be ware......
These sound great and are comfortable. The only downside is the rubber. After a few months it feels like it has stretched and does not sit as well as when it was new.
I wanted to get some headphones for listening to music on my laptop, since in general laptop speakers are just flat out terrible. I looked at a lot of reviews and bought these due to their affordability.I've never bought any high-end headphones, but I have always found Sony products to have decent-to-great sound quality, which is another one of the factors influencing my purchase. These are quite good, with decent sound. And while you won't look like the most stylish person (these suckers are pretty big; certainly not subtle in appearance) they are pretty comfortable. I can wear these for hours and not have an issue. This may be because they are the "supra-aural" type, fitting AROUND the ears, rather than sitting directly ON them, which was another reason I chose these. And as some other reviewers have noted, you can wear glasses and still wear these in comfort, as I have to do when I'm on my computer for a long time.All in all, I'm pretty happy with these. If you don't mind that they're kind of big, I'd recommend these for anyone wanting some decent sound in comfort at a reasonable price.
Have four days now, bought to suppliment my Kodak P850. I will write more as i use the S3 in weeks to come, at this moment i am in Bliss, excellent piece of equipement. Blows the Kodak away in terms of response , a Buick to a BMW. GOOD JOB CANON !
i personally love this product it cleans my laptop (the entire thing) like wiping a babies bottom, lol um it makes my laptop shine like brand new and does not leave an odor behind... how ever if you leave the liquid on when spraying and not wiping that may result in a stain so please do not do thatalso the microfiber cloth is a bit "rugged" to wipe if your computer is kind of dirty, it doesnt get stuck when you wipe but it kinda feels like trying to polish a table with stick stuff on italso this is much cheaper than in stores i bought the same exact product from the store and it cost me $24.34!same exact product for a higher price? lol.umm i would recommend this product to Any one who really needs a cleaning to their computer or just a polish to it, whether its "coffe stains" on your key board or sticky soda stains this product gets the job done.if you accidentally spray some on your eyes or hands you must wash it with warm water right away! this product is harmful to you but not to your computerplease do not be stupid and try drinking it or spraying on your hands to clean or some bs like that.
This is a great rain cover, I use it for the DVX-100. I would prefer if t had a filter adapter in front to attach a filter, but besides that it's a great cover, pretty flexible and you can control everything with your hand inside, or on a tripod.
I bought this when my other player just gave up the ghost. I had it for a very long time. I can't complain about this new one except it seems to use up batteries very fast. Other than that it works just fine.
the item is made very well and with good materials BUT THE PACKAGE IS THE PROBLEM!!! the item was arrived not in perfect conditions for this cause.
I really like the pad. I don't have many issues with sliding as the other reviewer mentioned, but it does indeed work exceptionally with my RAT7. I'd highly recommend it to anyone.Though I do wish it was a bit wider, that's just a personal preference and absolutely not necessary for gaming.
Absolutely do not even think about buying this cable!As I started to research the specs and reviews for this product, I realized the fatal problem with a cable so fast. The data moved so quickly that the cable actually ordered itself using my credit card number. Unfortunately, Denon did not take into consideration that the time required for shipping would be much slower than the speed of the cable, meaning that by the time I received the first package, 27 other cables had already ordered themselves for me, thus maxing out all my credit and checking accounts, taking out numerous cash advances in my name, and destroying my credit.Here's the kicker: I don't actually own any gear with which to use one of these cables. This is a very uncomfortable situation, seeing that I now have 28 super cables, hungry with the desire to send audio at speeds faster than light for my listening pleasure. I spend all of my time at the beck and call of my cable masters, attempting to work off enough debt to purchase gear for each of them.Had I not thought about this cable at all, I might have saved myself from a nightmare of slavery to this evil product. Someday, if I survive this, I'd like to move out to the country, settle down with a nice Radio Shack cable, and listen to smooth jazz on a Pioneer Tape Deck.Please don't repeat my mistakes.
I have used a lot of cheap Head phones, these sounded Great and came with a awsome case difference is visible and worth to purchase.
I have been trying to get a little extra time out of my old computer, and these have given me another six months to a year.
Great product! Offers a lot of flexibility for the PSP owner. Store video, music, digital pics and game saves all on one memory card. Don't short change yourself on memory space...this is reasonably priced and you'll be glad you have so much room later!
i bought this headphones and i didnt know it was only for the 1g nano and i have a 3rd generation nano and they work. the sound is very good i love them and for the price they are better.(good brand by the way)
This printer is as good as it gets for a simple, reliable, easy to use office or home laser printer. It is consistent, efficient in it's use of ink, and seems like it will last forever. It deserves the "classic" label as a perfectly designed machine. affordable, efficient, reliable. If you don't need a color printer, and you want precision and proven performance, get this one!
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.
Needed to replace a cable and this one works just the same as any other RCA cable, except it feels (tactile wise) smooth/soft, it doesn't have the usual hard/rough plastic sheathing that most RCA cables do, it bends very nicely so it's easily hidden or run through tighter areas.As far as quality, it seems just as good as any other wires that I've used (and I have rat nests all over my house unfortunately). Good price for 12' audio cord.
This is an excelent product. Everything works perfect! You can take amazing pictures underwater, and you can use all the funtions of the camera! This case allows to use your Panasonic like a profesional underwater camera even the videos are very good.
I love this CD holder..I use it for my business so it has to have ease of use and stay organized.
I bought the older Canon 430EX unit some time ago, and it worked great. But now that I added the new Canon EXII, it works even better. I especially like the instant lock and unlock feature, and also the metal shoe. But best of all, is its wireless feature which works fantastically with my new CANON 60D that triggers both of them for off camera flash. Plus I can program the flash intensity right on the camera too. I highly recommend this unit for anyone who wants great on camera flash and off camera flash too.
I bought these after using JVC Marshmallows, Sony Bumpin Buds and several other earbuds. I listen to mostly classical and jazz and these are by far the best balanced sounding of all. They have great mids as well as extended highs and bass. I can recommend them highly to anyone seeking an upgrade in sound quality for their MP3 player.
First, let me say that I'd rather read than watch TV or do almost anything else. I've been a bookworm since I learned how to read as a child! I have gone through many, many book lights over the years. Most have either been cheaply made and fallen apart within weeks, or simply don't shed enough light on my book.After years of searching for the perfect light, my search is now over. This book light is the best, bar-none, that I have found in the 30 years that I have been reading! The design is smart, and the 3 LED bulbs are a perfect source of light. The telescoping head makes it easy to direct light on a particular spot, if one so desires, but because these little bulbs are so bright, I find that if you position the light just right, it will illuminate your entire open book, both pages, with no dark spots. I no longer have to move the head around as I'm reading!I have recently been using the Itty Bitty Book Light, first edition. I liked it, and it was certainly bright enough. However, it was rather flimsy and I wanted a battery operated light that could move with me around the house easily. (I have small children and need to be very mobile!) The Cyclops Book Owl is the perfect upgrade from the Itty Bitty. No cumbersome power cords get in my way, making it compact, and easy to move around.It also seems much sturdier than the Itty Bitty. There are no visible hinges, which can break with prolonged use, as I found with the Itty Bitty.As far as the quality of light, it's wonderful. The light really is easy on the eyes, and it's a nice, natural white light. I was very surprised! Some LED book lights that I have tried has seemed to shed almost "blue" light, but not this one. It's very comfortable for my eyes.I have only had this little light a short time, so time will tell how good battery life and durability are, but just speaking for the design and light output, I love it and I doubt I'll ever need anything else. It was very pricey, but so far, I feel it's worth the money. If this little light lasts me for a year, I'll be well pleased with my investment! (I probably read an average of 3 hours daily.) Even my husband, who is NOT a reader, commented on the light last night. He thinks it's also very easy on the eyes, and said that it didn't bother him at all while I was reading in bed! Kudos to Cyclops!
I bought this camera 2 months ago on Amazon, I have other digital cameras but this one, for what I played it, is absolutely good.The 12x zoom works perfectly and the pics are very sharp in every condition and 7 MP are much more than enough, I don't think anyone would need more .Only the anti shake doesn't works so well, but I never had one before, so I really don't care.
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.
I previously bought a pair of HD515 about 4 years ago. I was blown away by just how amazing these sounded. The HD515 is the lower end of the HD 500 series but that doesn't mean it is low quality. The sound reproduction is spot on. My folks and friends couldn't even believe I dropped over $100 on a pair of headphones back then but the minute they put them on; they refused to give them back!The HD515's are incredibly comfortable. They fit over your ears without crushing them. This is a plus especially if you have glasses since it avoids long term earaches. The fit when new is fairly snug and over the years it will lighten up as the foam cushion begins to wear. This leads me to Durability of the headphones.- The sound quality, cables, speakers, foam etc all are high quality and have lasted over 4 years. The Only thing to actually fail was the plastic!Each headphone can slightly swivel for added support and comfort. This actually, over time, leads to the plastic cracking typically all the way down to the connecting joint by the ear. Both sides developed this and after 4 years cracked in half. HOWEVER, just grabbed some good old black shade ducktape and it is almost like brand new- Having purchased a new pair (since I donated the repaired one to my folks) I found this same design flaw is still present. It isn't something to concern over as 'heavy' use was put into my first one and it took about 4 years for it to actually break the plastic.Don't let the flaw worry you though. These are amazing headphones. To sum it up, I use a 5.1 300 watt speaker system for my computer/gaming etc. When I use my HD515 it sounds as if I still have a 5.1 system yet actually produces a much cleaner sound.
I bought these alone with some other headphones and they've been working great. The volume is a little low but i can get over that. They sound quality is the best your probably going to get for the price(probably even better than other brands with headphones prices up to like 45 dollars. Someone sat on them one time and one of the speacker wire came lose, but it was a very simple soldering fix.
Bought this to use with my new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm zoom. When I received the product my first surprise was that in the included spec document it stated: "This teleconverter is not designed for digital use. We do not guarantee its performance when used on Digital SLR cameras."One would think that this is a rather crucial piece of information to warn people about on the Amazon site, given the amount of DIGITAL SLRs and associated equipment being bought...The second surprise was that I could attach the converter to the camera OK, but neither the 250mm zoom nor the standard Canon 18-55mm zoom would fit on it.In short, this MAY be a good teleconverter, but the information provided (from both Amazon and Tamron) to properly inform the buyer on what it is compatible with is very poor and misleading...
I greatly prefer these lens caps to those that come with canon lens. They are much easier to remove when the lens has a lens hood in place (particularly telephoto/ long zoom lenses with deep lens hoods)
Even though I'm good with computers I don't know why you would have problems setting this devise up. it took me about 1 hour to get it running, and now all three of my computers are online.
I bought these speakers to hook up to a Squeezbox head unit ([...]) so I can play music in my living room. Bose has a good name, bit expensive but it is a Bose so I bought them!They sound great when the unit works, but mine stopped working 13 months after I bought them, and on Thanksgiving Day I might add when I have 20 guests coming for dinner and no music to entertain them! I even tried the speakers out using my iPod to make sure it wasn't my squeezbox that was dead. iPod works, squeezbox works, speakers don't!Buy with caution; these may disappoint you in the future when you really need them!!
I bought this camera after DPreview told me that it (well, actually, its Leica sibling) fits all of my needs, namely: compact, RAW, and aperture priority, plus optical stabilization.What I like: large screen, RAW, fairly decent flashWhat I dislike: it actually takes RAW + JPEG which wastes space on my card. However, it gives me an interesting comparison. 90% of the time, I prefer the RAW version, albeit tweaked. The JPEG colors just don't look right to me. I'm also unimpressed with the image stabilization, and the warranty is just terrible. 90 days??? What's with that? Also, the manual focus without a viewfinder takes getting used to.I won't argue that there's noise at higher ISOs, but it's not nearly as bad as I expected from other reviews. I haven't decided yet whether I'm keeping the camera; if you're not in a hurry, hold off and see if they release a new version in the summer. Of course, with their track record, they won't fix any of the problems, just squeeze a few more MP out of the chip.
Considerably overpriced and less than adequate. Sorry guys, this one is a looser. How about a refund?
Well designed, good sound for the money, great for gym goers or people on the move. My only complaint is that it can be too hard to hear my surroundings, which can be unsafe walking outside! Overall, very good value. Would highly recommend.
Put these in the front of a 1999 Ford Escort Wagon--didn't see that the clips were shipped with (but they were) so I ended up fastening them with some sheet metal screws.Sound is fine...not spectacular, but good enough.
Not shown under description above except that it does have caption capability. But, what it doesn't show as shown on page 45 in manual in small print (footnote) is that the caption feature doesn't work in component, HDMI modes. It only works in low mode like composite as I tested. So, I had to send it back and bought a Sony 42" rear-projection TV that works fine in component mode. It still doesn't work with HDMI mode, probably the same as with all other TVs due to high definition which is new. I sent this question to Sony technical support and will find out later.Also, the caption fonts on this Samsung were terrible comparing to Sony and the menu doesn't have font style that I can change. Which is another reason for a switch-over. Also another con about this is PIP which is very limited. It only works mostly in HDMI mode (depending on which pictures you use as primary or secondary) and maybe component, none for the lower modes. The manual shows a chart on which modes it will work in primary or secondary pictures. Very limited. Also another con is that it only has one RF input. I need two for my situation.Few good things about this TV are clear pictures, remote, light weight, etc. I don't know what else since I only used it for one day.
The best thing I bought from Amazon.comOnce again thank you Amazon for this great Notebook.
I ordered several different kinds of earbuds to compare. From the Sennheiser cx300 for $19 up to earbuds costing $159. These were hands down the best. Some of the more expensive buds sounded equally as good but not better. I highly recommend them, especially at the price.
Since there is no way I could afford the 580EX, the 430 is a great flash. Very versatile with bounce and zoom and ETTL and just works well with both my EOS Rebel XT and my Powershot S5IS. Just don't ever try to use alkaline batteries in it. You have to use 2000 mah+ NiMH and it works very well. Yes, I would rather have the 580. But I would also rather have the 1Ds MKIII. This is what I can afford and, well, I promise I am NOT limited by my equipment. My limitations in photography are my lack of skills. I'm working on that.
I did quite a bit of research before buying this camera, and this one had everything I was looking for. It's easy for beginners to use, but has features that more serious photographers will love, so it's an excellent camera to grow into. It's lightweight enough to take with you everywhere, but powerful enough to get outstanding pix.I love the continuous shot mode, which allows you to take up to 16 pix in rapid succession-- great for action shots. I'm amazed at the photo quality-- prints are indistinguishable from 35mm prints.I only have one complaint, and that is the 8MB card included. 8MB for a camera like this is a joke. A card with more memory is a must. A minor quibble, since most cameras on the market still only include the 8MB cards.
of course i had no problem installing this it was just my case the had to go thru 9 screws before easy install there are 3 speed settings i keep it on the first my pc can now OC 4.1Ghz From 3.2Ghz Air Cooling The Lighting Goes Great With with my current case.
Got my speakers, it took ten minutes to hook them up, very simple, and the sound is amazing and much better than the speakers that came with my computer, they died. So now I can really rock when I am doing computer work. Love you Bose! Glad I spent the extra to get these, just goes to show you, you really do get what you pay for. These are so well made, the on off knob is easy to use, not so small like on other speakers. No, they don't have controls for treble and bass, but that can all be managed so easily on your computer or on itunes easily enough. They don't have to be absolutely perfect, but they are near perfect for the price.Yay, I am happy!Bottom line, just a few negative reviews, but a LOT of positive reviews.BY THE WAY, NO EXTRA CABLES NEED TO BE ORDERED FOR THESE SPEAKERS, THEY COME WITH THE CABLE NEEDED 3/8 PLUG GOING TO THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER TOWER AND TWO rca JACKS FOR THE BACK OF THE SPEAKERS. YOU WOULD ONLY NEED TO ORDER A CABLE IF YOU ONLY CAN USE A USB CONNECTION, GET A TWO RCA, RED AND WHITE, THAT GOES TO A USB THEN PLUGS INTO A USB ON YOUR TOWER.UPDATE Feb 21 2013, I am still very happy with my Bose speakers. It was a good purchase. I have come to listen to music almost all the time I am writing my book on my computer. Very nice. Would recommend these speakers for good music listening.
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.
I spent several days on making it work on my notebook,but I failed. It worked well on my friends'notebook. I didn't know why it was not fit to mine. I enquried the manufactuer ,but they could not provide any help. So I returned it.
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.
I love this camera!!!! I took pictures at a George Strait concert from the rafters and 131 out of 164 came out clear! Can't ask for better quality for the money.
It was sent to me within only two days and very easy to be installed and used. Very good product!
The PF13.3 (measured 7.99x10.63 does not fit the macbook air 13 as it is said to, I will have to figure out how to return this now that I've found out a bit too late
The WGR614 (I own the v4) is a breeze to install. Use your web browser to set up the router and you're ready to go. Setup should take you no more than 10 minutes, and the instructions are thorough to help those new to networking.However, the reliability of this device is lacking. Frequently, on both a wired and wireless connection, the connection would drop or slow to unbearable speeds. The wireless range of the WGR614 is only decent, and although it operates under 802.11g, you're better off with a 802.11b router due to this device's dropped connections and frequent losses in speed (Although I would recommend getting another brand of 802.11g router above the 802.11b). I have multiple routers and would recommend the D-Link wired or wireless routers over the listed router.Although this router supports a decent amount of features, is fairly flexible configuration-wise, and easy to set up, these features fail to redeem the WGR614's sheer lack of reliability.
Its a three way selector for audio optical lines. It does exactly what it says with basically no set up and its very easy to use. One important thing to remember is that although it is a three way selector you will need four toslink cables because there are three inputs and one output.
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 had a real tough time with the language barrier over at Dell Support in India ??? The printer printed GREEN, instead of black. He kept telling me that it was supposed to print that way. I could not believe that.I got a supervisor, same thing. I finally convinced him to send me another cartridge. The new one is much better and prints a dark grey...close enough to black. From what i have read, it seems that the first free catrdige prints green for many people. If so call Dell support and insist on a new cartridge. I had to mail the old one back (free FEDEX mailer came with cartridge) which seemed pointless to me.Also, can't find anyone that sells after market cartridges for less, so it seems that you are stuck with buying a Dell catridge as a replacement, or nothing at all.This is a good printer for the kids to use for elementary, middle and HS work. Do not be fooled by the free price...its not something I would use for a business or everyday use.Note to Dell: I got this printer for "free" with a laptop. I'm sure all the time spent with tech support, the Fedex mailing and the new cartridge you sent me eroded any profit you hoped to attain, not to mention the lack of alternate sources for the cartridge, the terrible experience I had and the bad reputation you are getting for this fiasco. You have lost future sales over this and the bad reputation you are getting can only hurt word of mouth sales as well.
A good simple cheap laptop fan with USB hub that works. Hey, what do you want? It's not very complicated.
UPDATE: I purchased a second drive and got the same exact results - the drive will not mount using the USB connection - it will only mount using the fire wire port. So, I called Acomdata Tech Support and they confirmed that the drive will ONLY mount using the fire wire port and not the USB port. Therefore, this device cannot be used as a network external drive connected to an Apple Airport Extreme wireless base station. If you are looking at this drive thinking that it is a perfect match for the Airport Extreme, don't bother - it won't work.This hard drive is a great design and I was really looking forward to using it with my Airport Extreme wireless router as a network drive. However, the USB port on the back of the router appears to be DOA. When connecting to either the router or my computer using the USB port there was no connection and the drive would not mount. I was able to connect using the fire wire port, however, the Airport Extreme wireless router is USB only. Therefore, mine has to go back. Now I'm not sure if I just got a bad one or if I should be wary of this product. I don't think I've ever purchased an electronic item that had a defective port like this one. I think I'll try again anyway and will report back if I have any other issues.
At comp to the usa (compusa) a 160 lacie external hardrive cost $130. Lacie is a pretty good company. My last Lacie was dropped on asphault from probably 5ft up and still worked. The only problem with this is there is not firewire which is much faster but i am using it for my xbox 360 so I dont care
When I gave away my last set, I was surprised to find that I could no longer purchase them at my local store, which was fine by me -- amazon, including shipping, charged me less than the local store had.The sound quality is not *great*, but it is very, very good. The headphones are spring loaded, rather than hard plastic, so they conform to your ear better (way comfortable, here), and not being bound to each other by a hard plastic band gives you the option of wearing one without the other.As far as portable headphones go, I'll be irritated when Sony discontinues this product line, because it's everything I want in portable headphones: Good sound quality, extremely comfortable, and easy to only wear one if and when I need that ability.
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.
This is a good affordable power supply. No frills, easy to hook up and use. It works fine for me with a 2 meter ham radio. Can't go wrong for the price.
About a year ago I got one of these to allow me to play DVDs for my kids on my laptop while travelling. It has an alarm that sounds when your battery is getting too low -- well it sounded immediately . I figured that my car battery was not fully charged or on its last legs. I hadn't tried to use it since. Now that I'm taking another trip, I thought I'd try it out in other cars. No luck. The thing is dead -- doesn't do a thing when I plug it in.
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.
Okay, my turn. First I think this is a fabulous deal: the pictures, the quality, the basic economy on the ink, the build quality, the quiet operation, all are great -- unmatched &amp; just a huge improvement over prior generations (I've owned a couple of Canon's and a couple of epsons color inkjets going back 6 years and basically gave up on color printing as not-ready-for-prime-time. This printer is definitely ready for prime-time.)Those were expensive lessons as they were basically given away! This printer has already paid for itself twice at least in business printing alone (hard to measure -- you get as many &quot;proofs&quot; as you have time for so you can experiment as much as you want.) This thing prints GORGEOUS flyers, business cards, you name it.Plus for example I just printed a ten-foot by three foot &quot;wall&quot; of photos (a montage) scanned and enlarged to size for my mother's funeral and it was very impressive. Great stuff.Now I am searching for an equivalent (TRULY) generic ink for refills as plain-paper printing is just too useful (much of the montage was on plain paper), and IT REALLY IS EXPENSIVE. It looks so great that the old duplex laser is just sitting.The paper feed works (bend do not fan it). No problems at all except for the ink costs -- which are probably something like five MILLION percent markup from the gallon size.The driver works reliably EXCEPT I am usually unable to RESUME if there's a paper outage. I have to shut the printer off and start over. The ink level indicator is cool though not precise. The little picture (preview) is just good enough to let you know you'll have a good print. That's about it. Combined with my G2 and epson scanner this is great. Congratulations Canon.
These speakers offer excellent sound to the viewer.They are high quality, top of the line speakers andhave 100 amazing watts to offer.
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.
I recently started a new job, and was happy to learn that my employer offers its developers reimbursement for up to $300 to buy headphones or earphones in order to help us concentrate in our open floor-plan environment. After doing a lot of research, I decided on this set, and I'm glad I did.At first, I did find them a little uncomfortable; the silicon cups sometimes created painful suction in my ears. After experimenting with different ear tips, I eventually realized that the way I was inserting them into my ears was the problem, and I ended up switching back to the medium-sized silicon tips that are attached out-of-the-box. Watching the movie they have on their website helped me figure out the right way to insert them, but it takes a little bit of practice and experimentation.When correctly inserted, the sound isolation is fantastic! When I have them in at my desk and music is playing, I can't hear a thing around me, much to the chagrin of coworkers with questions. (I tell them to IM me!) I used to be unable to listen to music on my commute to and from work; the San Francisco BART must be the loudest subway I've ever been on. Now the noise has been reduced to a low rumbling in the background.The earphones have a very clear sound. I can finally hear the bass in my music when wearing earphones. The bass isn't overwhelming, however, and they do make another version of these for people who do want extra low end. I'm not really a high-end gear audiophile, but I do love listening to music, and these are the best way to do that portably that I've ever tried.
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!
I have had these for a few years been buying headphones is pretty hard cause they get falling out of my ears. Ended up purchasing these a few years back and loved them. Fit great and have great sound and cost less than the expensive headphones.
I purchased this camera 2 or 3 years ago, and still use it as if brand new today. This camera is excellent for amateur hobby photographers like myself, as it has a lot of functions that can be accessed by the click of a dial, such as shutter speed, aperture priority, manual function, etc. To be honest, the camera has so many functions that I don't even understand how to utilize it to its full potential. If you are well versed in photography, this camera is for you. If you are just a point and shoot kind of person, this camera has too many functions that it wouldn't be worth it. I purchased a 1G memory card that will store over 1000 pictures (the camera comes with one that only saves like 20 photos). The software is easy to use and has nice photo viewing and editing capability. The only caveat is that the size makes it too bulky to take along everywhere so it can only be used in planned outings, not something you carry around with you daily, thus stripping you of your random photo op. One other thing that I have trouble with is that if the settings are not perfectly adjusted in some low light situations, the pictures come out blurry. But it does take really great flash photos and some settings make the night look like daytime. You really just have to play around with the settings if you are an amateur like me, but once you get the hang of it, it's awesome. I love this camera and the quality of the photos is near professional.
I agree 100% with the review that said don't believe the marketing hype.Not bad for what it is,i have a quality belkin 6'two rca to one mini plug.Goes from the headphone out of my television into the processor and from the processor into my quinpu A6000 MK2 aux imput.Two 6' cables will do the job it will enhance your speakers.And for those who are not limited to a mini plug like i am two coax rca audio cables also will do the job.
I have owned an AIWA bookshelf system for 4 years and it has given me my fair share of problems. I am also aware of others having similar technical problems with their AIWA systems. I think it's great that AIWA is joining the AC3(Dolby Digital) train, but I question the performance of its receiver in the long run in comparison to more well-known brands (Denon, Sony). Think twice before you purchase a $300 receiver. In any case, when attaining a home theater system, the receiver is one of the most crucial pieces of the puzzle and it is worth it to spend the extra $$ for a &quot;quality&quot; system. . .
Folks, take the advice of one of the elder statesman in this group; only buy these ear buds if you have a high threshold for aggravation.The sound VModa achieves is outstanding, albeit a bit heavy on the bass, but, overall, the listening experience is WONDERFUL - *while it lasts*.I had these ear buds for less than 30 days before the left channel went dead on a long overseas flight; nothing to do but break out the book at that point.I'm looking for something else, right now. There are too many reported instances for this to be a chance occurrence.
This was received very well packaged and is well-padded to protect your filter. I have some 46mm and some 58mm filters, and there is room for even bigger filters. I think this is a good purchase for the price
i bought this back in 2008, then after 5 months only the left side worked. so i sent it in and got another one, same thing happened after another 6 months. still, i assumed i just had bad luck with defective products cuz the reviews were so good. so i ordered another pair, they too broke down after 9 months with only one earbud working, so i sent it in under the warranty and it just broke again. i will NEVER buy from VMODA again, it is the most UNDURABLE headphone i have ever owned.
The description said it was a digital TV antenna. It's just a plain old set of rabbit ears. While it may do the job for DTV, I think buyers would be better served buying something more modern and if power is available, amplified. I would not recommend this to a friend. We all probably have an old set in a closet someplace in the house already.
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...
I have been wanting a telescope for quite some time. After looking at several on different sites, looking at reviews, decicded to go with the Orion. Love it! Relatively easy to put together and has been easy to use. Will be adding some accessories a little down the line.
I can't run with Nike shoes because of ankle problems. I slipped the Ipod Sport Chip into my Shoewallet (can be purchased at Amazon, key word shoewallet) on my Asics Gel Kayanos and it worked perfectly. I love the information the Ipod Sport provides and I love how seamlessly the chip fits into my shoewallet accessory. I would highly recommend this product.
I bought this router and the MA521 card in September. The router and the card worked fine. But I still have not received the promised the mail-in rebate more than 3 months later.
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!
Length:: 2:16 MinsI ordered this pair of my Sony MDR V700s from Amazon, back in 2005 and they've held up with all kinds of DJ use (big, small club gigs, house parties, etc) and also personal listening, and music production. The criticism of the plastic coming apart after time is fair (see my video review), but sound wise I've never had any problems with them unlike some other headphone brands.There are more expensive headphone models out on the market like thebeyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Headphones, but those are so high end that I wouldn't personally gig with them, for studio or audiophile use I've heard they're great. I also bought a pair ofSony MDR-XD200 Stereo HeadphonesI use just for most personal music listening as a backpack and they're good for the price.I'm also including a video review posted with myKodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera, sorry for some of the background ambience (noise), the mic is pretty good on that as well.Song sample:Music Sounds Better with You
I have used headsets for more than a decade and this unit is far and away the most comfortable, best sounding unit I've used. Easy to set up. Simple to use. Good range. The perfect solution in a home office that requires the ability to move around while handling calls.
Focus free has me spoiled and I will never go back. I can whip these out and be looking at birds flying over the mountain tops in no time. No really bad lens vignetting or wondering if it could be sharper, or blurry edges... its perfectly clear every time and blows me away every time I look through them.Like others are saying, if you are using them for up close, less than 50 feet or so, then you may want to look for something else. For looking at mountains and valleys and spotting little details on hillsides and fields, look no further.
Ok so how do i begin. Toshiba is just a terrible company..I got my laptop - worked for 8 month and the power cord was defected. I got a new power cord and in just about a month, the lcd suddenly stopped working. The laptop overheats, battery life sucks, -- nothing more i can say! Time for a macbook!Not the mention, THE SUPPORT SUCKS!!!Bye
I read the review by the Princeton, NJ reviewer above and bought the product. I think that reviewer posted it to the incorrect product. This is for MINI-DISC players only. Not DVD. I called Allsop and they told me not to use it in my DVD player. They recommended the 56500 ultra-8 cleaner for my DVD and CD-ROM.
These are wonderful, wonderful earbuds and I have had many of the other kinds. HOWEVER, they are shipped by a third party Z-Electria in Ashburn, Virginia who use a fourth party "Liquiana" to do their mailing. They do V-Moda a great disservice with their insulting refusal to provide a refund. They provide no RMA information for the product and they send it via USPS. When I saw that I had received the wrong product, I immediately ordered the right one from V-Moda via their website and returned the wrong ones via "signature required" USPS to Z-Electria. V-Moda responds immediately and I had the right earbuds in three days. On the other hand TWO MONTHS after I returned the original set to Z-Electria, they are still arguing about not making a refund and saying the earbuds were "used". This is terrible treatment. Fortunately, Amazon assures they will ensure a refund is obtained. Thank you Amazon.
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.
Pros: Beautiful picture. No dead pixels. Sharp as a tack.Cons: Controls hard to see. Rear cable hiding cover kind of cheap, poor fitting. The 914V seems nicer in this regard. Horizontal angle of view not as wide as rating (160 degrees). No DVI cable.
i've had to blow out dead bugs three times already, aint had it for a month and half.i added an outdoor timer to save money, or i would have given 5 stars.
I got this set to upgrade the memory in my laptop with which I run Windows Vista Home Premium edition. What an awesome change. I don't have to reboot every day and applications start MUCH faster. I use Photoshop a lot and it is so much faster.I highly recommend this upgrade if it is compatible with your computer. Money well spent!!
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.
Even though the product information indicated that this case would be a good fit for our camera, Canon Vixia HF10, it was way too small. It would fit the camera, but that is it. You can't even fit the small spare battery in there. If you are considering this case for that camera, go up a size.
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!
I got it for free after rebate but I have never gotten it to work.I hate printers.I will be taking a hammer to this piece of garbage shortly.All in all a horrible product.
Found this at a local store of a major discount chain. Unpacked it, plugged in the AC, nothing came on. I tried it again, still nothing, no light, no image, no nothing, but the player's body felt warm after a few minutes. Took it back and got a replacement, making sure it was not a return unit or otherwise refurbished. Same problem. Conclusion: total piece of junk, not even worth a penny or less since it'll frustrate you.
This unit totally surpasses the garbage that Directv gives you in every way.I love my Sony receivers!
Very slow processing, misses characters in the grafitti feature all the time, tiny screen with bad resolution - spend the extra $$ for the next best unit. I'm an avid Palm user (this is my third Palm Pilot in 4 years) and I tried to cut corners and save $ with this unit - don't do it. I've since broken down and bought the Tungsten E2 - love that one and wish I would have just bought that to begin with.
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.
NiMH rechargeable batteries are a step above the standard NiCads that gave rechargeables their bad rep. NiMHs usually provide more stable and slightly higher voltage (though still below alkaline levels) for extended periods of time. They have no &quot;memory&quot; problem, so you don't have to worry about completely discharging them, and depending on the situation, they may perform either better or slightly worse than alkalines.For instance, I always use NiMH batteries in my CD player. They last about 90% as long as alkalines and, of course, are reusable. A quick one-hour charge will get the same pair going again.Where NiMHs really shine, though, is in momentary high-drain devices such as digital cameras and camera flashes. In a recent report, Consumer Reports had to rescale its battery ratings because NiMHs perform so well. In one digital camera that I use, alkalines will last for one flash-card of pictures; NiMHs last for over 3.While the Energizer (and recently Rayovac) brands are quite inexpensive, they only last about 85% as long as the Radio Shack brand. Cost versus run life is the only consideration here, and these batteries are just great for CD or tape players.Note: You will need a NiMH-specific charger to charge these batteries.Overall recommendation: If you use even a moderate number of batteries frequently or listen to music on a portable player, NiMHs are a worthy investment.
In my neighborhood in summer there are large lawn-mowers going just when I want to go out and enjoy the fresh air with a good book. These headphones work well for that purpose and would also work well if I remembered to use them when I'm mowing. They work well. I'm happy with them.
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 just purchased a NETGEAR WPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card to replace my Linksys Wireless G card. The setup was easy and offers a great on-screen wizard that runs when the card is in use. The speed and coverage are as advertised - faster speed and broader coverage for my home network. I am happily enjoying downloading and streaming video while sitting my backyard, far away from the router. I highly recommend this card to all laptop users.
I just got one of these for myself today, and it's a pretty good device.The only problem I had was with the In/Out connector on the back. Other reviewers had mentioned they had an issue with the fiber cable not staying plugged into this connector. I had the same problem.Being a tinkerer, I decided to fix mine. It's fairly easy to do, and I'm uploading pictures to show just how.The connector is spring loaded inside. Mine had two springs on it and were too heavy for the retainer on the end of the cable to stay engaged. Two springs are supposed to keep the two pieces of fiber pressed together to ensure the most signal possible.Two springs are too much for this task, so I removed one. The single spring doesn't push the plug out of the connector, and the unit works just as well as before.Enjoy!
I have used this memory card a lot without any problems. The price is excellent. I recommend this product.
It was a little confusing at first because it was a new type of techie thing for me, but its really cool and has a nice picture display that comes out pretty clear. I would buy another for a friend as a gift or something.
My car has only one socket so previously I needed to choose between my cell phone, Ipod or GPS. This has come in very handy.
we have not installed the speakers yet, due to winter weather conditions, but he was happy as a lark to get them for Christmas
Must have a short or something, my digital converter box can't find a station using this device. It seems more than passive.
Do not buy HP Deskjet 5740 if you have windows XP. I have spent hours on the phone with HP Tech support in India to no avail. They even sent me a replacement, we downloaded drivers from the HP Website. Finally, I go to the Microsoft site and find out its not on the list as XP Compatible. I did not buy this from AMAZON but from Best Buy after receiving assurances from the salesperson that it was trouble free.
We have a Dell Dimension 8100 (desktop machine), which is notorious for its CPU fan. For whatever reason, Dell used a proprietary 3-pin motherboard connector for the fan. When the fan starts going out, it gets really loud, but the part is out of stock. Disconnecting the stock fan from the motherboard means that on every boot, you get a beep and have to hit "F1" to bypass the missing fan.Antec to the rescue.This fan (TriCool 92mm) ships with a 3-pin connector and a Y-adapter. The Y-Adapter allows you to get power from a large power-supply socket, like the kind a hard drive uses. The other branch of the adapter goes to a 3-pin connector with a white fan sense pin.To use this fan to replace the Dell Dimension 8100 fan:* Disconnect the existing CPU fan from the motherboard, noting which pin is connected to the white wire. This is the fan sense pin.* Using pliers, carefully remove the plastic sheath on the motherboard fan pins.* Using the Y-adapter, connect the Antec to a power supply socket.* Using other branch of the cable, with the white wire to a 3-pin plug, connect ONLY the wired pin to the fan sense pin on the motherboard.The Dell will then detect the new fan and bypass the warning message.As a bonus, this fan moves more air on its high setting than the stock fan did.
I went to my son's wedding in another state. It was great to be able to carry my dock, camera and cables in one case. I wasn't sure my Z740 would fit in the detachable camera case - it was a tight fit but worked just fine. This is a great thing to have especially to be able to charge battery in hotel room.
I needed a way to hook up my DVR, PS3 and over the air TV to my surround sound system and this switch works great! Easy to hook up and the audio quality is as you'd expect. Great little gadget!
Wish I had bought the panasonic model instead. There is nothing to write good about the picture other than it is about the same as a vhs video camera. Go with panasonic.
+ Pros:+ Ease of Installation+ Crystal clear picture resolution+ Playstation 3 self-diagnoses to maximize graphic display- Cons:- I should have bought this online, it would've been cheaper!Even with a review as positive as this one, I feel like I'm underselling the excellence of Rocketfish products.Upon getting an HDTV, I wanted nothing but top-of-the-line connectors for my video game systems. This one was pricey, but it specifically said it was for the Playstaton 3 right on the box, so I figured I'd give it a shot.After I connected the cable to the Playstation 3's HDMI output and the television's HDMI input, I powered up the system....and I was completely in awe. The startup screen was absolutely crystal clear, the color was perfectly balanced, and the sound was flawless! Once I started playing games likeFallout 3andNinja Gaiden Sigmain the glorious resolution of 1080p, I knew I had made a wise purchase.If you have a Playstation 3 or a Wii and you're looking for the best picture on your HD television, there is no reason to look any farther than Rocketfish cables.Happy Gaming!
I bought these headphones because I was in dire need of some good over-ear headphones. I looked over Sennheiser, Klipsch, and Skullcandy, eventually settling on these. In every way possible, these headphones exceeded my expectations. They blow my brother's Skullcandy Agents completely out of the water. Like mentioned previously, these cans do need a good burn-in (about 40+ hours) to achieve their optimal performance. Their highs, mid tones, and lows are very equalized. They live up to their "Audiophile" name. The headphones do not color the music like Skullcandys do. The highs are bright and crystal-clear, the mid tones are all present, and the lows and bass are quite punchy and resounding, not overpowering. Because of their low resistance an amp is not needed, though in my experience a good amp does help. They have easily replaceable cushions and cable, increasing the life span of the headphones. Now for a price-biased bit: for this price, you can't get any better headphones. All-in-all, these headphones provide extreme audio clarity and quality, and for the price are a steal.
Ideal HDMI connection for the older version of the MacBook Pro, cerca 2008 version. Depending on your tv and the settings on your computer, you can produce quite the image. Great backup if the VGA happens to flop. If this is what your looking for, then it is a must buy. Cheap as well
These were the greatest earbuds I've ever owned, until the cord shorted out after a year and a half. Now they only are in stereo if I hold the cord a certain way. Given the price I'd still recommend these earbuds for any commuter. I originally purchased them because Apple's earbuds had bad sound leak and would also slip out of my ears at the gym. V-Modas are comfortable and stay put. The cord feels more well constructed than the typical rubber earbud cable and is less prone to catching on things. The sound quality is excellent, I listen to a wide range of music and it all sounds quite good.I use these while walking to and from work, on the train, in the office and in the gym. Even at high volumes there is no sound leak. They aren't the loudest headphones, but get a headphone amplifier and you will be set. Additionally, I lost one of my fittings and V-Moda sent me inexpensive replacements within a week and didn't charge me for shipping!I ultimately have decided to replace the shorted out pair with some cans, but I still think these earbuds are a steal if you can snag a $60 pair for $30 or under. Lastly, the little rubber piece they give you to wrap the cord around just seems to put more stress on the weak point. If I hadn't been using this to store the earbuds when not in use they may have lasted longer.
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.
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 purchased this camera for my daughter. I already have a Canon eos digital rebel. She needed something user friendly and that also took good pictures. After buying it and taking it home so I could tell her how to use it after I gave it to her, I kept it and bought her another one.
On my Windows XP machine this adapter works flawlessly. Installation could not have been eaiser - literally plus in the USB port, it installs software automatically (directly from the adapter ... no disks or downloads required), and you are up and running instantly. I have a router on the opposite end of a 2 story house, and this consistently gets a signal in the 70% to 80% range, meaning that it worked great!
I've looked at a good many mp3 players and honestly Creative Labs in my opinion has the others beat by a long shot! The Zen Vision: 30GB has room for everything! It is a recorder, radio and allows me to listen to my audible books easily. I really do love this player.I have had a few little problems mostly because I don't read the darn paperwork, but this baby is a lot more bang for your buck. The video is very clear also. Just be careful of some of subscription services that recommend the Vision.......make sure the services do what they say before you plunk down the cash!buy a Zen Vision and NEVER be sad about a MP3 player again.I love it!!!
So small I left it in my shirt pocket and sent it through the wash... So to those who were wondering, though it doesn't specifically say this anywhere (probably does in the manual actually) this item is not waterproof. hahahaha I eventually got the 8GB ipod so my tears have dried.
I don't know if it is the flash or my Rebel t2i to blame, but this flash does not sit fully flush in the seat of the camera - it sticks out a little. It has fallen out on one occasion already, even though the lock switch was on. My last complaint is that sometimes, and I think it's when it wiggles loose, the photos don't come out. They are pure white with overexposure. I have to take the flash off, turn it off, put it back on for it to work again. But when it works, it works well. The quality of an external flash beats the heck out of the built in flash. Eyes look so natural. It's beautiful.
It's a hub, I have three computers in my room, I can hook them all up and they all work. I'd call that a raging success.
great product good sound for the price, really don't like the lopsided wire factor...one side very short...and you cannot adjust it....
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.
I first bought these many years ago. Early last year I lost them. Over many months I have shopped in stores and online countless hours to find these again. Along the way I bought seven MUCH more expensive brands with varying degrees of comfort and fit.I was thrilled to finally find these again. I bought several just in case and have used these exclusively since.My ears look normal but I just can't seem keep others in my ear while moving around with out a sport clip around the ear. These are the only ones that are "truly" adjustable. I even bought Bang & Olufsen. I prefer these.These obviously are not designed for audiophiles! People who expect $10 earphones to be of audiophile quality are idiots. I am fortunate and happy to not have perfect pitch. I have great difficulty distinguishing great audio from mediocre so I can not provide audio quality review.For audio books, jogging, work outs I think these are great. THESE CAN BE TRULY ADJUSTED (unlike rubber, silicone, or plastic clips) to any ear and are light in weight. These use a springy steel wire covered with [silicone maybe, rubber] and can be shaped individually, and not require constant and repeat adjustment every time they are put on like two very expensive brands I own with very limited piston style adjustment. They are also relatively inconspicuous compared to those.I find these the most comfortable whether for minutes or for many hours at a time, which is great if you have a forty hour audio book by Jean Auel. And if I loose or break these, no big deal$I prefer quality heirloom things like the Bang & Olufsen and would use those if they were more comfortable and fit better, but for my purposes I could not find anything better and more comfortable than these in a year of looking at any price. I am damn happy to have these again, does it show?
I bought this monitor after browsing monitors ranging in size of 17" to 21". The size is spectacular, although the price from a 19" to 20" to 21" is significant, so only get this one if you value those extra 1 or 2 inches or will outgrow one of the smaller sizes (note the resolution jump from 19" to 20" though). I was a bit nervous when I purchased this monitor because I wasn't sure if the extra few hundred were worth it, but I am very please so far. It is huge, sharp, switches to portrait mode (more convenient than you may think), and plays movies quite well.The portrait mode is great for documents and surfing the web. I can view 1 1/2 pages of Word documents and search web pages faster. Be sure to get the software to switch your computer to portrait mode (I'm not sure if it usually comes with the monitor; I use PivotPro). I also sometimes do homework with as much viewing space of the document as a 17" monitor and still have a movie playing in the bottom quarter of the screen... one of the many conveniences of the portrait mode. Also, increase the sensitivity of your mouse (or get a mouse with more sensitivity) so scrolling across the screen isn't an inconvenience.I watch movies quite frequently and, when viewing from 4' or more away, the only noticable differences from a TV is higher resolution in the monitor (pro) and very slight distortion with fast movements (con, but barely noticable). I haven't played games on this monitor (yet), so I cannot vouch for the performance there.Overall, I am very pleased. Also, no dead pixels or blemishes (at least yet). I don't think I will ever outgrow this monitor; an increase in size would actually be an inconvenience for most of my uses because then there is too much to keep track of (only pros I can think of for a larger monitor would be dual document viewing and a larger screen for movies). I would highly recommend this monitor for anyone considering an 18" through 24" monitor!
I bought this because I wanted my Mac Mini to have a proper Apple keyboard with the Command keys on it. Well, first of all, this is such a keyboard, and it works. Nothing unexpected. None of the keys have broken off yet, as they always did with our early iMac keyboards. It has two USB ports. It has volume keys, which I use all the time with the iTunes. It has no power button, but it has an eject key, and I enjoy hitting Ctrl+Eject to sleep or shut down. There is one mysterious extra key that does nothing, but I don't think about it much.Now for the important part: How does it feel? I am a bit partial to those big, old, LOUD keyboards from the IBM era with the metal springs in them. This is no such thing. However, this keyboard actually has more "click" than most keyboards these days. The "click" I speak of is purely tactile, not audible, and has a rubbery feeling, sufficient to confirm each keypress. In other words, this keyboard will not force you to be extra careful with your typing. The keys are rather flat, or "low profile", like what you'd find on a laptop, but as a result, they seem slightly broader than on most keyboards.
Didn't work, did absolutley nothing. Don't buy this, it will not do anything! Waste of my money and time. Worthless.
Used these two barreries on a big Fourth of July parade and the related events without a problem. Took well over a thousand pictures.
Just received it and first impression is great, feels comfortable, looks of good construction and seems its gonna last, already attached it to my DSLR and perfect fit for messenger style which is what i was looking for, plus the quick release works perfect, i was afraid of the release buttons cause u never what to drop ur camera but i think i can trust this strap cause seems strong enough. Definitely recommended !!
I got my 32 inch olevia around halloween 2006 and it has worked perfectly since then, however, I went to turn it on one day and it didnt turn on. I found that it was just turning off the light and not turning on the TV. I fixed the problem myself by just unplugging the TV and plugging it back in, then it worked just as new. Havent had trouble since then(3 months ago) and XBOX 360 High Def is AWESOME!!!!!!! P.S I am actually Richard Rose under a friend's account.
From the product description for the 430EX and the manual that came with my G9 camera, I was surprised that the 430EX just plugged in and worked the the G9. The literature seemed to indicate that this flash would need to work in manual mode, but it zooms with the camera lens and takes great photos without custom settings. As time goes by I'll explore ways to adjust the flash output, but its performance out of the box impressed me.
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!
I had a ATI graphics card that had 2 DVI ports, I needed one VGA and one DVI output, This adapter fixed my problem. Works well!Con: Just that if you graphics card has both DVI ports very close to each other, its difficult to fit this adapter.
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.
My Coolpix 5700 now gets a "lens error" whenever it is switched on, and it won't operate at all, nor even switch off again until you remove the batteries. A quick google search reveals that this is a chronic problem with this and other Nikon models (the lens gearing in Nikon cameras is evidently quite fragile), so I don't know if it is worth trying to have it repaired. Additionally, the flash on this camera has never functioned (it never would pop up), although the camera always thinks that it needs the flash even in the brightest daylight, so it never takes any pictures at all (instead showing a cryptic "SB" error message when you press the shutter) unless the flash is first manually turned off. As a workaround, I have always kept it in one of the "user preset" modes in which the flash was disabled. I don't like to use the build-in flash anyway, so this was not a big deal for me, but the "lens error" is evidently fatal. I now see many other user comments online about these same problems, and about Nikon's unresponsiveness on the issues. Some of these cameras have died after just a few weeks, so I guess I beat the odds by getting two years of moderately heavy use out of mine. As my CoolPix 990 also died after just two years, I don't think I will ever buy another Nikon.
pleased with unit, arrived in great shape--thank you. had to have tech to remove network application, other than that okay
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!
Being that it isn't really a true macro lens (it does not give you true 1:1 without an added and very expensive extender piece), it does a wonderful job on closeups. With the 2.5 aperture, the lens provides great depth of field and come beautiful bokah normally seen in Canon's awesome L-Series lenses. If you don't want to ante up nearly $1000 for the aforementioned L-Series lens, this is definitely the lens for you.
I had some problems with this reader when using the drivers supplied by Viking. (Even the latest off their web site.) I then discovered that this is a repackaged Sitecom CN-300 reader. I went to the Sitecom site and downloaded newer drivers then Viking was supplying and the thing works much better now.
This is my 3rd Canon Power Shot. The Power Shot SD800 is the camera I use all the time. The wide angle is fantastic but a little frustrating as well because you have to zoom in first to get the photo I used to get automatically on my Canon 550. However, I love the pictures this takes and of course its video features. I'm a Realtor and I use it over my very expensive brand new Rebel XTi for which I also had to purchase a wide angled lens, to take pictures of homes. The Elph is the camera that is in my purse all the time. One complaint about the 800 is that very often the flash doesn't go off in dark rooms. I think it is confused by light in windows, etc. and I can't find any way to override that. I'm not sure why, not even if I press a second time to help it adjust. That is frustrating me still. On another point, I read comments on your site about the silver case and the off/on switch, etc. It is a funny color but if it holds together as well as my old ones, I'm fine with that and I'm very happy I chose to purchase this.
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.
everything put its right place with this camera1: little and small...everything is going smaller in this tidy world2: price is low...3: 2.5 inch screen , longer battery life , dust removal system and more4: canon lenses are the best in the world..especially L series..5: plenty of accesories around..cons. :1: sometimes underexposure problems..but not a big deal2: there is really no walkaround lens in canon..17-80 is good but f is very high..starting from 3.53: maybe too small for big handsafter allnever think to what you should buythis SLR is only thing you have to BUYtrust me..just buy this lovely machine
I wanted a nice pair of over-the-ear headphones because earbuds were starting to become a pain for bus rides because I had to turn the volume up until I was almost deaf to cancel out the sounds of the bus. But with these, it works great!After about a month of researching several different sites and MANY different brands and types of over the ear headphones, I eventually narrowed it down to 3, one of which was these. The supposed size of these didn't bother me, so I purchased them. It was one of the best purchases I have made! The headphones are comfortable, and well-adjustable. I really love these headphones and especially like the switch between movie and music, which actually has a difference!I would definitely recommend these headphones if you are okay with these things:1) They are big. Like really big. If you are okay with really big headphones and not worrying about how you look with them on, then these are good for you. But the good thing because they are big, you won't loose them! Haha.2) The cord is also big. It's only attached to the left side and its one really big, long cord. The diameter of the cord is quite thick and the cord is very long; I think 11 feet. If you wish to use the headphones on the move, you need to find a way to keep the cord bunched together, so I would recommend getting some kind of cord tie for the cord you don't use.3) The sound is good, but there really isn't much bass in the music setting. I love the sound of both of the settings, but sometimes I will keep it on movie the whole time because that is when you get more bass.I really do recommend these headphones for someone looking for over-the-ear headphones and are okay with the fact that they are huge! :)
I was impressed with the online reviews and the specifications of this handy external drive. However, it failed (as in very dead) during my first use, backing up my MacBook. Two different customer service reps were very rude as we were trying to diagnose the fault. And it was a toll call. Smartdisk does not provide toll-free customer support. Eventually they gave me an RMA (return merchandise authorization). It took them about 2 weeks to send me a replacement - a refurbished unit; one that had definitely been used a lot (I asked for a new one since my original one died after about 20 minutes of use; but they refused). I know I won't be buying from SmartDisk again.
Having had Nikon Binoculars before, wanted a similar quality, only stronger. Average overall build quality. You can certainly tell how Binoculars have changed over the years, previous pair was 15 years old. Use mostly around the house and on the coast line and mountains, which they are fine for. Good viewing quality overall, no complaints ! What I expected from Nikon.
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.
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 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!
I was absolutely amazed at the difference a receiver can make in the quality of your sound. I had a Sony, Dolby Digital, receiver for about 3 years. Some friends had bought Onkyo receivers that put mine to shame (TX-SR600 & TX-SR800). I thought it was the DTS decoding, which my receiver didn't have, or the larger speakers. I only have bookshelf speakers, Bose 201s and VCS-10 in the front and 161s and VCS-10 in the back. Now movies at my house put theirs to shame. This receiver has all the bells, whistles and sound you could possibly want for $$$$$$$$ dollars less than its closest competitor and the Owners Manual isn't that bad.Ps. my receiver was defective when I received it. Amazon.com had a new receiver to me in 3 working day of the notice, not when they received the item. Kudos to Amazon.com for outstanding customer service.
WORKED FINE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS -THEN I BROKE OFF ONE OF THE ANTENNAS -TRIED TAPPING IT - THAT DID WORK -I'M STILL HAPPY WITH THIS ANTENNA -I GOT MY MONEY'S WORTH OUT OF IT
Very good wide angle lens, not spectacular but very good and usefu.
I think this is the best product in this market space. I live in the DC-area and travel quite a bit to New York. The iTrip works just as good on the Beltway as it doed on the Belt Parkway. All I do is keep it on 87.9 since that is not a legal frequency in the US. Since my car's Bose stereo can tune into 87.9, it just works. The only areas I've experienced problems are near the White House and some of the streets (not avenues) in midtown Manhattan. Otherwise, it is worth the price!
I've always had D-Link routers, and until this one, had always been very happy with them. Previous D-Link products I owned were easy to set up, this one is not. Previous products were reliable, this one is VERY MUCH not reliable. Like so many others, I have constant problems with wireless clients dropping connection. It would seem that D-Link may have gone from being a manufacturer of good products for low prices to one who makes inferior products. Alas, no more D-Link products for me after this fiasco.
This MP3 player is awesome! For the price you get many features you would'nt find without forking over another $50. The main features you would'nt get otherwise are: Display screen that shows the song title and artist(Others just have &quot;Track 1&quot;), a voice recording feature, and a sound equalizer.Cons:Doesn't allow memory cards over 64 megs.You have to navigate a menu to get to the recording feature rather than a simple press of the record button.The software doesn't seem to work with Windows XP( Though it functions fine with Windows 98).
Do your research on this sound system. The DVD/component has a diode for power that goes out just about the time the warranty does. Check it out and see if you are willing to replace the DVD player which is the main part of the system. The speakers have special ends that connect to this system only so they are pretty much useless with another system unless you cut the ends are rewire them.I'm not sure, but given the number of consumers who complain about the same problem, it won't power up there should have been a recall from Phillips. I will never buy another Phillips product ever again.Stick with Samsung and you cannot go wrong.
Being something of an electronic gadget klutz, I admit to having trepidations when I ordered this piece of equipment and the Router. I had never set up a network -- to say nothing of a wireless one.I could not have been more surprised. Following the advice of the quick start instructions and set-up CD included in the Router package, I had the network up and running in less than five minutes. Not even a glitch.The notebook adapter was installed and recognized the signal. In what seemed to be no time, I was wirelessly surfing the web with no apparent loss of speed compared to my wired connection.To sum it up, this is a great product.
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!
The barrel creates really loose waves, not curls. However, my hair tends to look dry on the ends, and this iron some how made the ends look MUCH better than they really do! I was looking for tighter curls, but I actually like the loose waves quite a bit. Earlier reviews mentioned that the power button was in an annoying position, I did not find this to be so. I also read that there was no "tip" to hold onto and that reviewers were burning themselves. The iron that I received, does have a hard plastic tip, but it isn't horribly large, so I did bump the actual iron with my fingers more than once. Overall though, it makes my hair (fine, medium length, curly/wavy) hair look great, at a great price!
I'm very happy with this item. It was easy to install and turned an old computer into something more than an ugly box.
Dont hesitate! If you are looking for a cheap networkable printer then this is for you.This good looking Laser printer hooks up to my mixed network (with PC's and MACs) via a Linksys wireless G print server and a wirelss G router/switch.Brother has a great website (far better than most) and fully supports MAC OSX and Unix printing. They have a CUPS driver for download and its a cinch to install! I installed it using the IP printing option on MAC. On Windows just run the installation disk.This printer cost me a hundred bucks & thats with a 3,000 page toner cartridge. It attached to my existing Linksys print server without a problem and functions just like an expensive network printer.One note, if you get a gray cast over the paper its time to change the toner! Be careful not to expose the drum unit to direct sun or room light as well when you replace the toner (so close the blinds and use a dim light!). The "replace toner" light is not accurate so use your eyes - if the print quality goes "gray" just change the toner! I had the previous model (HL-1240) for three years before I upgraded.
After buying an ipod and having it lock up on me several times within a week of recieving it, I decided to buy a Creative MP3 player because my friend had one and loved it.I like that it takes very little time to charge the battery. Prior to this and the ipod, I had a Sony MP3 player for a little under a year, but I hated the program you had to use with it. With this player, you can use several programs, and but music from pretty much anywhere and play it.Lastly, and this is perhaps one of my favorite things about it, you can make playlists in the player, you don't need to make one in your computer, then transfer it, although you can do that as well.I've had this player probably a month or six weeks, and haven't had problems with it. I would definatly recommend it.
I love this camera. Great for one hand use if necessary. Rugged plastic construction. Unfortunately, they never replaced it with an upgraded model with higher resolution camera. Sony memory card is expensive in comparison to other memory card formats, which is my only complaint.
Avoid these. Bought a 10pak, and burned 3 coasters out of the gate. Sold the remainder on eBay, and bought Verbatim DVD+RL (part 95166). These work 100% of the time (presently have burned about 100 with 0 coasters).As it was explained to me, Memorex buys their discs from other manufacturers. They don't make their own media. Verbatim makes their own discs, and control the quality of every batch. Memorex may get theirs from a number of manufacturers, each using different quality standards, thus giving you no guarantee between discs of whether they will work or not. I've seen more then a few people say "I bought 10 that worked great, then bought 10 more, and all those were junk". No consistency at all. BUYER BEWARE!
The itrip seems to have a sweet spot a few inches from my radio, unfortuantely I have to hold it suspended in the air there. Everywhere else there is too much static. I have great reception for regular radio stations. I have tried a couple different frequencies- including those suggested in the station finder.
This product seems to be adequate for its purpose--nothing special, nothing lacking. The cost was reasonable. It is functional as needed.
Took several re-reads of the instructions to get this to work with my camera. It's been working well ever since. Great products with below average instructions. BTW - I'm an engineer who reads manuals and instructions and usually get things right the first time. Reading instructions is time well spent.
I looked at SO many webcams before giving this one a try. I wanted to replace the one I had before because the bright LED lights shining in your face is truly annoying. This is one of the few cameras that did not have LED lights.Quality of the image: Very good.Ease of use: Excellent.Ease of mounting: Excellent.Everything you need: Included in the box!All I did was plug this in, and my Skype account recognized it immediately. It is TRULY PLUG-N-PLAY, at least for Windows Vista. It has no on/off switch, so you have to use the program to start it, which it does automatically if you attempt to make a video call or test your camera.I was also PLEASANTLY SURPRISED to find it came with an earpiece and microphone that was even more comfortable than the one I purchased separately! It's a simple one-sided over-the-ear with the separate pink & green plugs, in-line mic, and very long cord. It sounds a little quiet to the listener on the other end for internet phone calls, which was remedied by holding the mic a little closer to my mouth.If you want something very inexpensive, no-frills, and super-easy to use, I HIGHLY recommend this little camera! One purchase and you can start making Skype video calls literally right out of the box!
If Satan and the Marquis de Sade ever teamed up and went into the hardware business, this is the monitor they would make. In this case, Satan is Microsoft (the kings of mediocrity) and deSade is Westinghouse. Together they teamed up to bring you this huge interface fail.The item has just one, big (major) problem. It is impossible to turn on. This is because 10 or 12 years ago some jackass invented the 'soft' power button. A power button that really doesn't turn anything on unless the device is in the right mood, in an effort to protect you from god knows what. In my case all it does is protect me from ever turning my monitor on. You press the button, an LED turns green, then fades away because you are in the wrong mode... the monitor never responds. Silly human! Go stand in the corner, and think about what you've done. Press the 'soft' power button again... Nothing. Unplug the power cord... Replug it in... Nothing. Unplug the signal cable... and replug that in... Nothing. Press 30 keys on the keyboard... while clicking the mouse... Nothing. Nothing will convince this monitor it is hooked up to a computer once it's in sleep mode. Countless times, I've spent up to 45 infuriating minutes trying to persuade this monitor to turn on; at which point I can usually no longer recall w hat I even needed to do. Aggravating.You can press that tiny, concealed button (head of a pin?) till the cows come home, and this obstinate product will neither turn on; nor give any indication why it will not do so. There is not control on a pc that can overcome this damned button. Got an idea for something you want to write down fast? Got a shopping urge you need the web for? Forget it! By the time this heinous monitor turns on, it's an hour later & you've gone to bed.Nothing will prepare you for the completely incompetent nightmare that is this product.I've lost a month or two of my life waiting for this piece of ____ monitor to un-sleep.Just spent 45 minutes again tonight trying to get this Satanic piece of sh it to turn on. You couldn't get this piece of garbage to turn on if you had a Westinghouse exec standing next to you, and his six figure bonus depended on it.
Best features are the USB PC interface cable and high sensitivity to receive signals even in heavy forest canopy. Garmin's warranty is also fantastic. I accidentally broke the lanyard attachment on the case and they replaced my GPS under warranty. Took 3 business days for the turn around.
After a recent series of storms here in Tucson, my apartment suffered a series of brownouts and a 15 minute blackout. I had three computers (a Windows PC, a PowerMac G5, and a Linux PC) and a 19" LCD monitor all plugged into a single APC Back-UPS 1000 that's a few years old. I've been cheap and haven't bothered keeping up with replacing the battery in it, so when the power failed the UPS couldn't keep up with the load, and shut down.Clearly, I needed more UPSs for my computers, as running all three off of a single UPS was simply not suitable.After doing some research, I decided on getting several BE650Rs from a local vendor as I needed them immediately. The units are reasonably compact, considering they have a chunky battery and various circuits inside. Each unit will supply 650VA or 390 watts of power, which is more than adequate for an average home computer and monitor -- I used a Kill-A-Watt meter to figure out what the load from each of the computers would be, and they're all well within the limits of the UPS.Setup was a breeze -- connecting the battery wire was easy, and it fit back into its compartment without any complaint. The plug has the cord emerging parallel to the wall and facing "southeast" if "north" is straight up. This is ideal for cable routing, as the cord is not sticking straight out from the wall with more traditional plugs.The unit can protect against surges from several sources: electrical power outlets, coaxial cable (cable modem, cable TV, etc.), telephone/DSL lines and ethernet (you can protect telephone/DSL lines *or* ethernet, but not both at once, as the both plug into the same jack on the UPS). The UPS comes with a short length of both coaxial cable and one-line telephone cord for making the connection easy. I connected my cable internet connection through the UPS and it does not cause any problems with the cable signal -- I still get high speed internet access, and I rest easier knowing my systems are protected from surges on the cable network.The unit comes with APC's PowerChute Personal Edition software, but I generally find it unnecessary. It connects to the computer with a USB cable (it has a USB plug that fits into the computer, but the other end is an RJ-45 plug similar to an ethernet plug, and fits into a special socket on the UPS). Both Mac OS X and Windows XP automatically recognize the UPS when connected by USB, and I find the operating system's respective power management controls to be better than APC's software. I advise simply not installing PowerChute, but instead just using the options available through your operating system. For Windows, I advise having the system "hibernate" rather than shut down -- by hibernating, the system's current state is saved and the computer is shut down and uses no power; there's no need to save documents before shutting down, as the whole state is saved. When you turn the hibernating computer back on, it comes back exactly as you left it. It's extremely nice to have computers gracefully and automatically shut down/hibernate when the batteries run low.For Linux, the apcupsd daemon (developed by a third party, not APC, and also available for Windows, Mac OS, and other systems) communicates with the BE650R via USB and can be configured to send notifications, shut down the computer, and perform other actions when the power fails. It also allows one to query the unit for more detailed information reported by the UPS -- percent load, line voltage, and other handy stuff.Runtime for each of my computers is about 13 minutes or so, not including the monitor (which is on a separate UPS), though this can vary somewhat. It's certainly adequate for a system to gracefully shut down without data loss or damage.I conducted some impromptu testing (flipping the circuit breaker for the outlet the UPSs are plugged into) and all the units switched immediately, and all the attached computers continued operating smoothly. All the units communicated properly with their computers, which all correctly indicated they were running on batteries. When certain criteria were reached (25% battery left, in my case) the computers all correctly shut down or hibernated in accordance with my settings.This UPS was designed primarily to allow for the attached computer to gracefully shut down following a power outage, rather than provided extended uptime (such as would be necessary for a server, for example). While it can certainly allow one to continue working through short outages, brownouts, and so forth, it would behoove the user to save documents and shutdown the computer as soon as possible after the power fails. To prolong battery life, only absolutely necessary devices (computer, monitor, any external disk drives, etc.) should be connected to the battery-supplied outlets. Devices like speakers and printers should be connected to the surge protected outlets (due to their very high power consumption, laser printers should never be connected to the battery-supplied outlets but are fine on the surge protected outlets).This unit is mainly targeted toward the home user, and doesn't offer some of the advanced features of more expensive units -- there's not automatic voltage regulation, display screens, and so forth. Instead, the unit provides affordable protection against surges, brownouts, power failures, and similar bad things while giving the computer enough time to save documents and shut down cleanly.Be sure to read the equipment protection policy and make sure your equipment is all wired properly or else the equipment protection policy is void. Look for "backdoor" opportunities for surges to damage your system -- even if your computer is connected to the UPS, you need to be sure that telephone lines, cable, ethernet, and other devices that are connected to the computer are similarly protected from power surges using APC equipment.I've spent years working at telecom and internet-related communications companies and I use only APC power-protection products on my servers, home computers, television, and other sensitive electronics. Don't skimp on quality when you're protecting valuable equipment and data -- APC equipment may be a few dollars more expensive than competitors, but it's very high quality stuff backed by a solid company./I do not presently work nor ever worked for APC or any affiliated company.//I'm just a very satisfied customer who's owned several APC products over the years.
If you buy this service plan, print out the contract 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).
I would give the headphone 4 stars if sony knows how to make them more durable. the material used is very cheap and fragile, a little bit of force would brake it from the junction very easily. I guess this is how sony make money by force you to buy frequently. the sound quality is ok. but if you keep the headphone more than 20 mins in your ear, it will start to hurt your ear canal because of the pressure. After broke my two headphones in 3 months, it is enough for me. Try another model or brand if you want a quality built headphone.
I bought this camera from this very page. I love it! The camera is absolutely the best for the money I know of. I use WinXP, and ACDSee, and never had to load a single driver, even if taking pictures in the RAW mode. I got a 2gig card that lets me take pics all week. BUT be forwarned........I accidently had the camera in MOVIE mode and took a short motion picture I didn't want. I later used the "delete" function on the camera and it asked me if I wanted to delete ..."THIS FRAME or ALL FRAMES" Thinking that it was a movie I was deleting, I chose all frames (of the movie).... BUT little did I know that FRAME is FUJISPEAK for picture and I deleted 2 days and 1.25 gig of nephew wedding pics that I will never get back.
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.
This is the second iPod I've owned and am very pleased with it. It's beautiful to look at, has great sound, and has intuitive controls. Nothing else comes close to it's quality, beauty, ease of use, and fun. Movies look great. Music sounds great. I can't say enough good things about this little gadget.
Wasnt really expecting much from these speakers, then again i didnt know anything about Pyle, to my suprise these cheap little speakers put out some decent sound used them to replace my two front dashboard speakers and couldnt be more happy.
I was debating on whether to upgrade to a digital SLR or go with a high-end digital. In the end, I decided I wasn't likely to lug around a bunch of lenses. So, I chose the S3 IS, because with a 12x zoom, it's like having a telephoto.The camera takes great pictures, and has a lot of great auto settings - high speed, night, etc. I love pairing the AV mode with telephoto to create artsy photos where one item is in focus, and the rest is blurred.While the LCD is smaller than some, the ability to flip it around more than makes up for it. Not only does it allow self portraits, but you can tilt it up to take ground level photos or tilt it down to take an over your head shot.The video is also great quality, and you can zoom while filming and take still photos. However, if you take a still photo, when you plan back the video, there is a one second freeze where the photo was taken.I really can't think of any negatives. I'm very happy with this camera.
I purchased these speakers for my new computer and practically as soon as I got them out of the box, they were working. The only delay was that I didn't realize I had to turn the knob to turn them on! Plenty of volume and very clear. I don't hear any extraneous noise.
I love these headphones, there so comfortable and the sound quality great. its worth the money if your looking for great professional quality and not some low end stuff
This is a very good product. This camera is small and compact. Takes very good underwater pictures compared to disposable cameras. Takes good pictures overall. Great deal if you can get this camera for under 250 dollars.
for mid range and complementing with other strobes, it works great.the sensors are very fast, and the accessory stand it comes with does the trick and helps avoiding to carry more stuff
easy to set up--holds camera securely--recharges battry during process-no download problems--what more could you ask for
The PalmOne Tungsten C is my third PDA. I first bought a Handspring Visor Deluxe in June 2000. After that one got stolen in January 2002, I got myself a Palm m500. That one had some serious screen problems by the end of 2003, but fortunately I got a free Tungsten C at a Wifi conference I attended around that time.In general, I am quite satisfied with the Tungsten C. I remember very well how amazed I was with its speed, when I used it the first time. Of course, one gets used to that after a while. The color screen is of good quality. But again, once you have color, you don't really pay attention to it. I think for most basic palm applications (agenda, to do list, calculator, dictionary, etc.) color isn't very crucial, but the fact that there are different colors just make the usage more comfortable. But of course there is more than just these basic applications, like viewing your own pictures and videos. Especially with a baby son, it's always nice to be able to show friends what he looks like at the moment. There is a lot of memory in the Tungsten C (64 MB). That doesn't only imply you practically don't have to worry about how many pictures and videos you want to carry along. You can also install just as many applications as you want, for example dictionaries and ebooks (my favorite). And even if you're about to reach the maximum, you can always make use of memory cards.Of course, the Tungsten C comes with the interesting feature of Wifi connectivity. Especially at home, where I have Wifi plus a DSL internet connection, it is very nice to be able to check email early in the morning or when I get home. I don't have to switch on my computer to find out there is no (interesting) new email. Of course sending email is an option too, but since entering text remains more cumbersome than on a standard keyboard, this only saves time when you want to send a really short message. The web browser is not optimal, mainly because many web sites are designed for larger screens. Especially scrolling horizontally impacts the usability and you often unwantingly hit a hyperlink when you only want to just scroll. But sometimes it is also very nice to watch a movie on TV and to be able to instantly look up information about the actors on www.imdb.com.But my favorite on the Tungsten C is: synchronizing with my computer with Wifi (no more cradles and cables)!The only really big problem I have with the Tungsten C is that it keeps crashing. PalmOne's web site always suggests that this is probably caused by installed third party software, but I doubt that. My Tungsten C has crashed most when using the web browser (right after opening the first page, which in fact causes me never to use it anymore), and recently also when watching videos. I even sometimes have crashes when simply using the "Find" feature. So once in a while I do a hard reset and wonder which applications I should not install again. But I never find out a difference, so I stopped worrying about installing applications that I trust. Sometimes I suspect the crashes are just caused by using the memory card, but other days I get the feeling it's because I use too much of the Tungsten C's own memory (although I never really came much further than 50% usage). I probably never find out the actual reason for the crashes.I guess PDAs will always have some things that need to be improved, just like PCs. I wonder what my next one will be able to do for me! I might need one again next Fall, if I keep replacing them in the pace I have been doing so far...
I tried setting this router up using the installation CD and default settings and the wireless will not work. I have tried resetting and everything. Even tried exchanging for another unit, but nothing works. I have played with every setting I can think of that might make a difference and still no luck. I haven't tried tech support yet, but if these routers can't work out of the box, they are worthless. I had a Linksys 54G before this and it was a breeze. Please DO NOT buy this router! Go with Linksys in a heartbeat. The guy on the Netgear Tech Support forum doesn't even know proper English and the forum is covered in posts of people with all kinds of problems with this router. Again spend more money and get a different brand router, PLEASE!
I purchased this product about three weeks ago and instantlyran into a problem with installing on Windows XP. Once youinstall the USB drivers my system would wedge upon doing themandatory reboot. I had to go into safe mode and remove thedrivers to get my system back. &quot;No problem!&quot;, I thought asI headed off to Dazzle's website. I first went to their&quot;interactive&quot; support site which is anything but. I posted myproblem, received an automated add to the &quot;question&quot; whichbasically said &quot;use these resources to fix it yourself&quot;, andthen nothing outside of *my* debugging efforts to solve theproblem.Next, I tried their online forums where to my dismay I foundfour other customers with the same problem. Again, nobody fromDazzle responded in any way.I recommend that anyone who considers buying Dazzle should goto their website, follow the link to the forums, and note thenumber of unhappy customers who finally give up and just returntheir product as I did today.One other note, the CD they ship with their product has a labelwith &quot;beta&quot; in it and the release notes included with it talkabout someone named &quot;Dirk&quot; and what he needs to do before theycan release this product. Needless to say, they obviously choseto just go &quot;as is&quot;.
I purchased this CF Modem card to use with my Ipaq 3600 series pocket pc. It works Great! The unit came with the modem, phone cable, and a small instruction manual.I followed the instruction manual to configure my dial-up connection and email settings. Everything worked great. It was also nice to see a chart at the back of the book noting DNS settings for the larger ISP's.I have been using the modem for a little over a week now. I have had no problems and am very satisfied.
I think this camcorder/camera is very nice!! I have used it to download pictures and they turn out great. I did have a little problem with it saying that it was not connected but after just trying a few more times it worked. I love it and especially for the price and the accessory kit. I am anxious to use it more!! You can find the memory cards at at good deal. I bought a 64mb one so that I will have lots of room. Lots of gadgets on the camcorder but will take time to figure them all out but I think a VERY good deal for the price!!!
It worked. All the labels from the side of the power supply just fell off. Kind of looked cheap, but it did the job.
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.
So far so good. Clear pictures, nice battery life. The issue I have is that there is no internal memory... Otherwise, this camera far surpasses my previous Kodak.
These are excellent headphones, especially for the money. One little glitch...the cord is relatively short. I bought an extention cord, and I use the headphones all the time. Great sound.
I would strongly suggest that other consumers stay away from purchasing this camera. One water drop will send you to the repair shop with an $80 bill, not to mention the faulty lens cover and unreliablility of the camera overall. Pictures have a tendency to be dark and grainy.
I received the CD spindle in a very timely fashion, but have not used them yet. The product was received in the condition advertised. I'm very satisfied but this should not be taken as any representation about the read-write quality of the disks. I have no reason to assume they will not work.wjg...Pensacola, Florida
I use these CD players in my kindergarten classroom for books on CD. They work great and prove to be durable. My kindergartner's use them every day and the first one that I bought is two years old and still running strong.
I did a lot of research before buying this TV. This was the second best technology out there when I bought it (1080p had just been released), but definitely still the best for the money. 1080p is still at least five years out there (1080p is only useable as of spring '07 with way-too-expensive blueray players, etc.)...and who knows what technology will bring in five years. Anyway, Samsung is one of the best so the TV has great picture quality and colors, it has a sleek and sophisticated look, it's lcd so there's no residual imaging, and on Amazon you can get a heck of a deal. The TV arrived quickly and worked perfectly, and at by far the lowest price anywhere. Great product, smart purchase, full recommendation.
Nice very small compact untit. Easy to install. The price was right! Cheap! I've only had it one day. Works great. Very happy with this purchase.
I got this to allow me to download diving profiles from my UWATEC computer to my desktop and laptop.It works well, which is more than I could say for the other ones I tried. My dive computer is very picky, and this adapter links up nicely.Installing it was easy too.
I'm happy with the blank discs my only concern is the container was all busted up when I open the package. Luckily there was no damage to any of the disc I'm just not pleased that I had to trash the spindle cover.
Easy to put together, no problems. I received quite a few more than I had anticipated but I'm very happy.
A good add on for any car alarm. It can sense intruders near or in your car.
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.
Great Price. Don't waste money at your local electronics store. Unless you're doing some serious video work these cables are as good as you'll need. Fast shipping I'm happy.
IM SO HAPPY WITH THIS SOUND SYSTEM I COULD POOP LOL.AWESOME HIGHS,MIDS AND LOWS.I HAVENT HAD TO TURN THEM UP PAST HALFWAY AND THE FLOOR UPSTAIR IN MY HOUSE SHAKES FROM THE BASS.BEST MONEY IVE SPENT ON AMAZON TO DATE!THESE ARE WELL WORTH THE MONEY.
This item peforms the exact same function as the Pioneer cable, but costs about $25 less. Having used both, I can say that there is absolutely no difference in sound quality between the two. Save the money and get one of these.
I love this product! I can stay on the treadmill for 2 hours if I am watching a good movie. The headphones are not great so I changed them out with my MP3 headphones. The picture is clear and the machine plays well. It is also great on the airplane and in the airport. I even travel with it and watch movies in my hotel room. This is definitely a good buy.
Never really lies flat, and even under a rug it's still pretty noticeable, but it does a bang-up job of keeping the individual cords from sticking out.
In a previous review, I had stated that there was a problem with the bass, and that my old SOUNDSTICKS were, infact, better. I gave the product 3 stars under the heading, "NOT FOR MUSIC!!!" The bass seemed very thumpy and well, noteless, like there weren't notes in the bass lines, just thumps.Boy was I wrong -It appears that the sub or speakers require some time to WARM UP/ BURN IN. Becuase 30 minutes after I had written that review, I came back into my room to hear BEAUTIFUL, FULL, and RICH music coming from these speakers. I couldn't beleive my ears. I was about ready to pack them back in the box and take them back. Now, however, it seems as if i can almost hear the speakers getting better with every note that is pumped out of them. They fill my room with sound beautifully and i wouldn't trade them for anything. Even at low volumes they sound great.**I have tried the LOGITECH Z-2300s and returned them. MUSICALLY, They DO NOT COMPARE to these, except for mere power and spaciousness. I consider myself somewhat of an audiphile, and trust me, for MUSIC, these are the ones.Just make sure you purchase some sort of protection plan or extended warranty as these seem to have a reputation for crapping out a little early (see 1 star ratings).
very bad product, very bad tech support, useless.Never buy D-link again.
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!
My wife was very unhappy with the four sets of speaker wire from the wall to the back of our receiver. The wiremold contained all four with room to spare. 12 feet of cover plus various corner pieces made a custom solution. color is a little off white but blends ok with white mollding.
I use these mostly to burn music either to listen in my car, or to share music with friends and family. These are perfect CD's. They come in a bunch of fun colors, and I have never had more than 2 in a pack be defective. They last longer than I expect, too. I have had some for years and I can still listen to them in my car. Great deal. Highly recommend.
I went with a trusted name brand Motorola and couldn't be happier. Great camera to monitor my home, I'm pleased. Highly recommend the camera to compliment the Xanboo HMWL1010 Home Monitoring and Control System.
I' am about 10 miles outside of the city and you will need an amplifier. Just know that up front and save time and trouble and go ahead and install in the beginning. I get 26 channels,
As with most Tripp Lite cables, this one delivers quality performance. It's also manufactured to high standards and a thick plastic jacket. Easily worth the higher premium over non-branded CAT-6 cables.
Being new to the SLR-world, I bought this book because the owner's manual was horrible. I was absolutely clueless with the SLR lingo (aperture, shutter speed, f-stop, etc.)Although this manual was a great help, I would still recommend the novice user to sign up for a course at the local community college or through the county, if such programs are available in their area. I took a 10-week class through my county's recreation center that was very helpful. Nevertheless, I still reference this handy booklet from time to time and the compact size makes it easy to carry around; mine lives in my camera bag.
I am not much of a photographer. I found this camera easy to use and my pix are just great. Believe me, it's the camera. The stabilizer thing works to give clear focus almost every time. I can even put the pix up on the computer and send them easily. I'm thrilled. You do need to upgrade to a 1 mgb. memory card when you buy the camera.
I read the reviews and knew to expect this tower to be unstable and it was. After loading it up, the top section leaned really far forward because the pegs that connect the top to the bottom are short and a loose fit. The easy fix to stabalize it is to zip tie the top section to the bottom section. Now it stands up straight as it should and gets a lot of DVDs picked up and organized in the corner of the living room. The kids seem to like being able to easily pick out their favorite movies to watch now.
I absolutely love my antenna! Everything I watched on cable I can see with antenna. (DIY, HGTV, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel,History, Animal Planet, AMC and TCM) replaced by KLRU2 (Create), KLRU and KLRU Q; plus I get Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, KHAN, KHAN Music and Spanish channels. It is so good that I would buy another if I had 2 TVs. I recommend it 110%. I'm saving $70 a month!
It's a cable. And it works. Good build quality, thick, feels like an actual CAT6. Would buy again if needed.
I use it almost every day. I make images of the building that I'm building, beautiful macros, my dog, everything. Reading the manual is key, and even better (the best) is going to the Nikon School when it's in your area. I learned so much from that! With the automatic settings, it takes great shots, and when you learn to customize your settings, you can get fantastic images. I have an N6006, and an F3, and I think I'm going to sell them, I only use this camera. The only drawback in my mind is that it isn't true TTL, and the &quot;larger&quot; lcd display is dinky considering the price of the camera. But the compromise is OK. I've done everything from macro work to scenics. And with a good tripod, I've even merged shots into panoramics. I lovelovelove this little camera!
This thing plugged right in. Used with 70-7552. Not much more to say! I also bought a Boss 822UA to hook up.
I bought a Satellite A135-S4527 1 year ago and my warranty just expired. I am very gentle with my laptop and the monitor went out. Toshiba tech support will not talk to you unless you give them a credit card and I have found that to replace the monitor (part alone) is $400 +. This is more than half the price of a new laptop. It doesnt make sense. So if you buy Toshiba get that extended warranty. Remember, when they sell something cheap its for a reason. Good luck
I was deciding between the Canon S110 and the Nikon Coolpix 775. I was looking for a digital camera to take snapshots to replace my current APS camera.Size and speed (the speed between shots) were the most important factors for me. The Nikon was slightly larger, and slower than the Canon. I compared actual images created by the two cameras and I found the Canon to be slightly sharper and better looking overall.I am a "serious amature" photographer, and this is my first foray into digital. I feel that film offers much better quality than any 2 megapixel camera ever could, but I think for snapshots, which I generally scan and post to the web anyway, this camera is the way to go.
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've waited a LONG time before breaking down and buying a digital camera. I researched for months and finally decided to buy the Canon Powershot S110 and I love it. It's as close to perfect as I could imagine. This is the smallest digital camera available and it's packed full of features -- everyone that see's it are amazed and I'm still amazed. Pictures are beautiful and the software that comes with it is very easy to use. I have an Apple IMac so I was worried about compatability issues but it works flawlessly with my Apple. Be sure to check out Yahoo for a free way to put your photo's easily on-line to share with your Family and Friends - it's free and easy and beats sending huge emails. Also want to send big kudo's to Amazon.com -- your site is wonderful and a huge asset in researching my purchase and your prices are excellent. Don't miss the deals Amazon has on memory cards for the Elph.
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.
What's not to like? It seems to work fine and is a lot cheaper than the manufacturer's unit. It's hard to get worked up emotionally over a drum unit for a copier/printer, but it does its job well, the price is right, and what more can you ask for!
I need someone to contact the seller or remove him or her from ripping anyone else off!
I purchased this product a month ago and used it for one weekend. The photo quality was bad. The camera only weighed an ounce. The batteries died very quickly. It took too long to take a picture and then view it. I give this product a 1 star rating. You get what you pay for I guess.
This unit beats its competitors on price. And it appears to do so by using cheap feeling components.However there are certainly no complaints about functionality. I've only had the unit a few days and it has done everything I wanted. I use it in the car to listen on my drive to and from work. After spending some time to find a station where I get the best reception I can say that this is as good, if not better, than my Skyfi2.The sound will never be as good as one that plugs directly into an aux port on your radio, even with the SureConnect. If you have the option to plug in directly, do it.(Update: I've had the unit a couple months now. The buttons on the car adapter and remote are quite finicky. All too often I try to select a station but it moves to somewhere else in the menu. The system is also quite slow to start when I've got a lot of mp3 on the SD card. The lowest volume is also too loud for me -- I had to use earphones with an embedded volume control.)
I used the cable to connect my laptop to a projector. It worked fine for the first couple of months. I used it maybe once every 3 weeks. After that first couple of months the projector was not able to read the laptop. I had to make sure it was the cable before writing this review, and it is the cable because the projector is working fine with a different (and older) VGA wire. I guess you get what you paid for.
Think handy surge protector does exactly what it says - protects against surges for 20A copiers or other sensitive and expensive units. Fits snugly right into the wall with no cords to mess with and the copier cord even goes into the side so you can get it as close to the wall as you need to...no worries about running over or bending the electrical cord. Plug it in and forget about it - my kind of product!
I was seriously considering buying a different scanner when a salesperson convinced me to consider the Canon N650U. I was not relishing having to buy a new scanner since it had taken me a while to get to know and understand the functions and operations of my previous scanner, but it was not working reliably anymore so I had no choice. Am I ever glad I happen to get a salesperson who had personal knowledge of how great the Canon is. It installed easily, and is extremely easy to use. I have an HP DeskJet printer and the scanner and printer work together without a hitch. It is very compact - another plus when space is a factor. I would highly recommend this scanner
Just a few words -The smaller the camera, the smaller the optical glass. The smaller the optical glass, the smaller the maximum camera aperture. The smaller the cameras maximum aperture, the inability to take excellent photos in lower light is lost.You buy a small camera for it's portability, and that often means that you give up picture quality for size. This is my 2nd Elph, and like the first, it takes decent photos, but not excellent photos. It has a myriad of automatic options to supposedly make certain photographic situations easier to photograph, but quite honestly, I've tried most of the auto & semi-manual settings, and I still end up having to tweak most every image in photoshop. (Usually having to correct the the contrast levels first.)I worked for 10 years selling film camera in a specialty camera shop. I watched as the cameras (and lenses) got smaller and the photo quality worse. (We had an in-house photo lab) The great thing about digital pics, is that you can just keep taking a shot (as the situation permits) over and over until you get it right and can delete the rest. If it's still not perfect, you can enhance it in a photo editor. But sadly, a mini camera like this is really going to only ever take it's best pictures in full sunlight.
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.
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.
This product is HORRIBLE! I'm in a 2,000 sq. ft building and never get a signal. It also drops the connection even if I'm in the same room. HORRIBLE PRODUCT!!!
For $13 which is what I paid for them, they are great. I haven't had a chance to use them for running yet because I got them in the middle of January in IL, but when I ride my exercise bike at home they stay on, and in my ears with no problem. The part that actually goes in your ear is a lot like the ear buds you get with whatever player you buy, but they are shaped a little different. They aren't perfectly round which is why i think they stay in a lot better. The sound is very good for what they cost. If you can get them to really stick in your ears tightly they sound better than $13 headphones. If they don't fit really tight, they still sound pretty good.
I clip to my shorts and I'm ready for my workout. Great to not have to buy an armband holder.
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 a very good mp3 player, but after having it for a while you will want more memory, and better earphones.... reasons for this is because the earphones break after a while and you dont get enough songs on with 32 mbs
Sadly, these were fantastic running headphones. I don't like earbuds, so I go for the more traditional style. These have a wonderful fit and fit snugly and securely over the ear with the fully adjustable hook. The sound quality is excellent! The cord is short (nothing worse than a super long cord when running) and it comes with an extension (yay!).Here is my problem: durability. I went through three pairs, exchanged twice, then finally laid the last pair to rest. The problems are thus:The first pair lasted the longest. Unfortunately the cord connecting to the left earpiece started going bad. I had to fiddle with it to get sound into the left side, finally it died.The second pair had a different issue. About a month in, they cord started having issues just above the plug (where the actual wires attach to the fatter plug part - a problem might be that it is a long, thin plastic jack-wire attachment instead of the L-shaped style that I find more secure and other brands seem to offer). Again, I could fiddle with it to get it to work, but after time it would go out during running and eventually stopped working altogether.Third and final pair. The left earpiece again. First the swivel hook came loose and wouldn't stay securely in place. Then the earpiece went out as it did in the first pair.I don't typically use headphones in the rain because I don't want to void my ipod warranty (I've had a shuffle that has been a tank for 3+ years but am on my 3rd nano!). So these headphones were not exposed to excessive water, other than occasional sweat. Being a sport headphone I would think that they would have some water/sweat resistance.I have now tried 3 or 4 other brands and cannot match the quality of these... I just wish they lasted longer!Pros: design, comfort, soundCons: cheap wire, durability, plugUpdate: Check out the Polk earbuds, they are the best I've tried so far:Polk Audio UltraFit 500 Headphones - Black (ULTRAFIT 500BLK)
I bought this for my wife who wanted a big slow cooker and this was one of the biggest i found that didnt not cost a lot. I will tell you now to go ahead and spend the extra money on something better.While it will hold a lot of stuff, as others have mentioned, it gets hot hot hot. The outside gets super hot so you have to put it where any animals or children will not get burned but at the same time keep it away from anything else on your counter tops. It cooks at high heats as well. We have never used high setting as the low setting is already too hot. I am also not convinced that the auto function works at all, because with mine, auto is just as hot as hot is.We like to put a roast on before leaving for work, and it be done when we get home. We do not feel comfortable doing that with this one though because of the heat. If you do, make sure you have plenty of liquids in it. The one time we did this, we used as much water as we normally would with our other slow cooker, and when i came in at lunch to check on it, all of the liquid was gone, and it was basically frying the roast.The lid sits on mine decent although it is a little wobbly and the handles are too small for the size of this thing and the heat it puts off on the outside.
Bought these for my new iPod. I tried the Shure SE110's for $100 first, but they didn't seem much better than the standard iPod earphones. After reading the reviews on the higher-end Shure's and the Super.fi, I decided to give the Super.fi's a shot. The Super.fi 5 Pro's blew me away. Excellent bass, clarity. Also, they're much more comfortable than the Shure. Yes, these are 60% more expensive so it's not a direct comparison, but these are the only two that I tried.
This is a great pair of speakers for the money. I considered ordering a bass woofer to accompany but waited to see if we really needed it --- didn't. Just do it!
this product works awsome, im very impressed with it all together, i like the fact that i can controll the movie i am watching on my tv with in plus i can still charge my ipod video through the reciever. the remote is alot smaller than i anticipated but this isnt a bad thing, i recommend this to all
I managed to lose my spare chip on a recent vacation, limiting my photography. This case (neon color) is about as "unlosable" as I can imagine, and the rubbery soft exterior ensures I won't smash a chip in my luggage. I thought to look at it the chip might jiggle around. I was happily surprised to find they have stepped walls on each compartment so it snugly holds Sony Pro-Duo chips.
These speakers have a LOT of bass response. I generally like this, though I guess some people would find them too bass-y. The price also seems very reasonable for such a set of speakers. I have only one problem with them, related to the design: The volume knob is rounded at the front, presumably for aesthetic reasons. The problem is that when you try to adjust the volume you have to push against the knob to get enough grip to turn it, but the speaker isn't heavy enough so that you end up pushing the speaker back or holding it in place with your other hand. If you adjust the volume frequently, as I do, this becomes very annoying. It's a surprising engineering flaw.
worked great - my computer (old) was quirky so I had to unplug it before re-booting if I had another problem. Otherwise great when you need extra ports
Just got this. Works fine - really there's not much to a powered USB drive. I don't even know the make of the drive inside, but for the price at the time I bought it, you couldn't do better. It works fine. Had to format it in NTFS, which took almost 2 hours, but it worked. I can copy over large files (4+ gigs) with no problem.Cons:1) It's not 320 Gigs. It's 298. Why the industry doesn't tell you actual # of gigs is beyond me. It's a marketing tactic I suppose. But that kind of sucks. Missing 20 gigs is like missing 5 files of DVDs I backed up. Lame.2) Design. Wow. I don't care if this was "Exclusively designed by the renowned design agency Porsche Design GmbH" - it looks like a silver brick. OOOOO! How long did they take to design this gem? "Hey guys we have do design a hard drive." "I got it - how about a silver block? Genius!!" I don't think the design is anything special. I think it's weak they tout that as a strong point of the device, when in reality it looks like something I put together myself out of spare sheet metal.But, it works. So I'm happy with it.
I bought this fax machine and it drives me up the wall. I am going to get rid of it and buy another one. You get what you pay for...
I have an older watch and tried everywhere -- drug stores, watch shops, big box stores, etc. - to find this battery. I found it here and am delighted. The watch (a Timex Indiglo) was a gift from my son years ago and it's the best watch I've had, but batteries cannot be found where I live. The product arrived on time, undamaged, and unleashed it's tiny power as soon as I put it in. I'm delighted! Since the battery lasts about 2-3 years (!), it got harder to find. Not anymore! I'm ordering an extra one to keep on hand.
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 card a year ago because I had problems with my SB live not working with microsoft game voice, which was required by my former Mechwarrior 4 gaming clan. It did everything I needed: 3D sound, on-line chat and a joy stick port. Then a month later I converted to XP Home and all hell broke loose. I tried the Win 2000 driver and it registered as &quot;device is working normally&quot; but did not. I then tried the PSC705 windows XP driver and got wave sound but no mic or joysick. I had to go back to my SB live which is almost dead. I recommend getting the SB audogy. All the others especially C-Media are incomplete and inadequete.
Works much better than the standard Panasonic batteries. Haven't had any battery life issues so far.
Love the clock. It was delivered in perfect condition and set up was simple with the instructions. Be sure to put the instructions in a safe place because setting the clock would be impossible without them>
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.
I loved this monitor when I purchased it. However it died at 18 months and there was absolutely nothing to do but buy a new monitor. Basically spending $150 every year and a half for a monitor is ridiculous. I will not be purchasing any Westinghouse products again.It's true you get what you pay for. Don't save yourself money now - you'll just have to shell out more later.
Bought this camera just before a trip to Hawaii, and it was excellent. I did my research, and glad that I chose this camera. Very nice quality, great for the price. Quick time between taking multiple shots.Nice package deal, especially with the two batteries. I can charge one while using the other. And the sd card holds more than enough, with fast speed too!
The little guy does just what it is supposed to do in my Bose SoundDock series II: allow me to play my 2nd generation shuffle. It even charges the shuffle.
These speakers provide better sound than built-in speakers, just be sure you have a decent sound card, since that is sometimes the difference between good/bad sound. These speakers don't provide much punch, but for the money they provide decent sound quality. I purchased these for my mom, who kept complaining about the sound of her Toshiba laptop speakers. These have helped her enjoy much better sound for You-Tubes and other audio bites/recordings on her computer.
i bought headphones several months ago and i have really put them to the test. there really is no difference in sound between music and movie mode but i did notice that if you listen to your music on movie mode, the bass is more solid than if you use it on music mode. if you listen to music in a moderate volume, you can actually feel the bass and it feels great. i love headphones that can make you feel the bass. for the price i paid for, i have had more expensive headhones that can not do that. so these sony headphones can really rock with awesome bass. i know they are not the best sounding headphones and you might think that you get what you paid for, but the last time i had headphones like these, they cost me more than twice than these but they did not have the huge 40mm magnets and they were pioneer. what ever happened to them? for good sounding headphones, if you don't want to spend a million dollars, go with these. you will not be dissapointed.
Comfortable and working great. Great price and just what I was looking for in a cordless mouse. Thanks
Was not the correct size for my monitor. I had to take out a pair of scissors and &#34;customize&#34; it for my screen.
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!
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.
La verdad este producto tecnicamente salvo mi vida, en mi casa poseo mas de diez controles de diferentes marcas, en fin, puedes programar este control remoto para que maneje "TODOS LOS APARATOS ELECTRONICOS DE TU CASA" incluso mi Direct TV, es una muy buena inversion que realmente vale la pena, easy to use, easy to programm, excellent product, go for it.. just buy it!!! belive me it's an excellent deal!!! i would give more than five stars on this product if i could... easy to handle... AMAZING DEAL!!
I bought one of these to connect a laptop to a television as an external monitor. The remarkably low price had me worried that this would be a piece of junk. I was completely wrong. The cable and connections are very heavy and appear to be well made. I was very impressed. Combined with free shipping from my Amazon Prime membership, this was quite a deal.
The title sums it up. This is the best, and most comfortable keyboard I have ever used. I am a very fast touch typist, with a very heavy touch since I learned on mechanical typewriters (remember those? Not even an electrical assist.). This keyboard lets me go faster, gives me far, far less fatigue and repetitive stress pain than any other, and ought to be the standard.As I said, I bang the keys pretty hard. The Natural Keyboard Pro just keeps on working happily; mine is at least 5 years old and going strong. Normally I bash an IBM or Dell (or any other) keyboard into destruction within a year.
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 perfectly with my LG AX8600 phone, I can transfer pics, music, and videos(in suitable format). I have to admit the people at Blue Proton are charging a lot for shipping, they have got to lower their rates. In any case the product was a good buy.
I love IPODS, but I have had to buy 3 in 18 months! They keep having problems and getting them fixed is a nightmare. I finally realized that I was going to have to shell out the money for a new one about every six months. I wish Apple had come out with a more reliable product!
This TV was delivered to my home within 48hours of placing the order on line !!Overall I was extremely satisfied with this purchase in spite of all my apprehensions regarding buying a television on line.
After 8 months of use as a Time Machine back up for my new iMac, the HD quit for no apparent reason. I followed WD online suggestions and determined it was the AC power adapter or the HD itself. To decide which is the problem I need the AC adapter. After contacting WD by email regarding the AC adapter, they quit responding. So I called WD to pursue the issue. They were absolutely no help. Since the HD was 3 days out of warranty and disregarding that it had only been in use for 8 months, they could offer no help. I enquired if I could order the AC adapter and pay for it myself. It was not in stock and they had no idea when it would be. I should try checking back every 2 weeks to see if it were in stock. There is still the real possibility that the HD is bad but that was of no concern to them. By the time I find out if the HD is bad, it will certainly be beyond their warranty period. There is no reason to buy a HD for reliable backup if the HD and the Western Digital company are not reliable. Forget the price, the size, the speed. The bottom line is, will it provide you secure data back up. I'll never buy a Western Digital product again.
Not the easiest thing to load pics on, the software is a bit juvenile, but in the end, the little keychain photoviewer is a handy thing to have... takes little space in the pocket, pictures are small, square, but viewable.
Great value, better than walmart! If you can plug your computer to the wall you can plug this in! AMAZING!!good product, great shipping time...very good!
I spend all day every day in front of my computers, & have been doing so for 25 years. This monitor is the best monitor I have ever seen, bar none. There are no dead pixels. It is bright, with no ghosting. It has become my preferred venue for watching movies. The included software works well at re-orienting the monitor to vertical mode or horizontal mode. It also adapts nicely to 16:9 formats or 4:3 formats. It is very easy to set up, with a plethora of cabling options. My one complaint is the hokey USB cable that projects from the left side of the monitor. But I'm happy to live with that, given all of the other virtues this monitor exhibits.
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.
Expecting a card reader that would read CF cards - this one doesn't - missed the fine print
I am on my third pair of these ear-buds because they sound so great and are very comfortable. Very good base response.The reason I'm on my third pair is because I tend to be hard on them at the gym.The manufacturer must have listened to complaints about the durability. I just received my new pair today. They have been re-designed with a braided cord and new durable plug. The cord now enters the plug at an angle, and is re-enforced with rubber. I highly recommend these.
It's not a bad keyboard. Keys are low profile, the keyboard is pretty silent and fairly easy to type on.The build quality is not top notch but for what you pay it's well worth it. I didn't need to download any drivers and had no issues with the shortcut keys(volume etc). I'm running Windows 7 64bit. I love how the volume works on this thing, a simple little turning gear like thing instead of a plain old button, I found that pretty nifty.
Before buying this card, I read some reviews on how great this card was, I read some reviews on how horrible this card was. I was attracted by the price and bought this card. The warranty sounded great so I took a gamble. I totally regret this purchase. I've been losing 2-3 pictures for every 300 pictures I took and this is consistently a problem. I've tried to contact Viking for weeks with no response. Either they are back logged with many many calls requesting a product replacement or they really don't care about customer service. Viking really has poor quality products. I used SanDisk and no problems encountered. I'm taking the time to write this review for those on the fence about purchasing any Viking products. I would stay away. If their website is any indication of their attention to quality and detail, it crashes when you try to get &quot;Live help&quot;, or click on &quot;Feedback&quot; links. When you try to process an &quot;Online Product Replacement&quot;, it forces you to enter zip codes to USA when customers such as myself are Canadian.They really make you jump through hoops to get your product fixed. I'm still jumping. Wish me luck and I hope you are much luckier than me if you plan on purchasing Viking products.
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Using for door prizes for a company picnic. Very excited about offering good quality binoculars. Quick delivery. Good packaging. Very pleased with product.
these batteries are great for the wii. Tehy will work for 3 to 5 days and then I just change them for a fresh pair. I use the slow charger I have 10 bateries for 3 controls and I'm never out of bateries.I think these batteries are primarly for toys.
Easy to instll easy to use . works well on my hp laptop. Great price for the combo mouse and key board
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 is a very good case. I selected because was one of the few case that can hold ATX and BTX and i replace my old BTX case with this new ATX/BTX case. But since it is and old product is showing its age:- All the adds on are discontinued. Very few places (one or two) carrie the adds on.- Secondary motherboard needs and especial power supply that is also discontinued.Good points:- Very good airflow (You can have easily 10 fans total)- A lot (A LOT) of space.- Very light for its size (Aluminium all around)- Motherboard installation is VERY easy.- Looks very good and you will notice the difference right away.Cons:- Doors are a little bit flimpsy (I don't care)- Because of its design PS is far from some motherboard main PSU Connector.I have the AX1200 (big PS) and main power cable fits exactly. Smaller power cable maybe don't fit.- Take some time to learn how to remove and place back the front panel.- Hard drive installation mechanism is not the best: it uses screws directly to the HDD and rubber around.
One of the best cases out there. Housed my computer through some very rough conditions, including one genius that used it for a chock block (my computer still in it). Both my computer and the case are still in excellent condition.
This ram brought my old Dell Dimension 2400 up to it's maximum allowed RAM.There seems to be a lot of disagreement out there about what the 2400 can handle, but for my machine, these chips fell right in and began working as if my machine came with them originally. (I bought the faster rated chips because of other upgrades I was about to make.)Of course I noticed some improvement in speed etc, but I had already been running with 1GB of slower RAM so I didn't expect much of a change.HOWEVER! After adding a new Pentium 4 CPU running at 3.06ghz, I noticed a HUGE improvement. I also added a new Monitor, "ASUS ML228H 22-Inch Ultra-Slim Widescreen LED Monitor," and with all that, my old Dell is amazing. I'm not a gamer, so playing the newest games isn't important to me, but video is. After all these changes, at the very least, I'm getting a rock-steady 30 fps at YouTube and Hulu. Smooth perfect video from this fossil machine is a sight to behold.In addition, I installed a; "Sparkle GeForce 8400GS 512 MB DDR3 PCI with Native HDMI Graphics Card SFPC84GS512U2LP." This GPU is amazing, it fits in my low-profile tower, works with the 2400s PCI slot, and makes a perfect upgrade for machines that are not "PCI Express ready." It also provides a DVI and HDMI connection which boggles the eye with my new LCD Monitor.Needless to say, adding all this capability, has increased the demands on my system, which was one of my main reasons for increasing my available RAM. The Invidia card can also share available RAM, which makes it more important still.I highly recommend these chips to anybody upgrading an old Dell 2400, or similar "old tech" machine.
I don't really use them for anything besides than playing mp3's. In that area, they get the job done. I can't say that i'm a speaker expert, but i've had them for about two months and every time i turn them on it sounds fine. there's no hissing or buzzing, as i read in some other reviews, but when i bump the cord, they do make a noise, but that only happens when i'm messing around with all wires behind my desk, so it's no annoyance at all. If you're just looking for some speakers to play music, i highly recommend these...
I would definitely not have bought this product for it's original price, but at $20 it's worth it for sure. It doesn't make your TV sound like it has surround sound, but it certainly does make dialogue in surround sound movies more clear. The only thing I wish it featured were controls on the unit itself... I'm constantly losing my remote and without it, your stuck with whatever settings you have it on.
We bought this camera to replace/upgrade our 3.2MP Olympus Stylus. However, we have been extremely dissapointed with the qaulity of the pictures vs. the older camera. One of our biggest frustrations is the amount of Red Eye in all of our pictures taken since we bought this camera. We use the "Red Eye Reduction" setting but this doesn't really seem to help. The Olympus simply took better pictures despite being a lower MP camera.We are now going back to Olympus. Not only was this camera a waste of money but, more importantly, we wasted those precious moments since we bought this that we did not capture with a better camera. We have shared our frustrations with others and were surprised to learn that many others have had similar complaints (especially with the amount of Red Eye in Canon cameras).
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 have had exactly the same experience. I get 10-15 pages per *expensive* ink tank, if I'm lucky. I take most of my printing to the local library, rather than pay approximately $1.00 per page at home to print anything out.
Although I read the reviews, I wasn't looking for something with particularly outstanding sound quality. I justed wanted to be able to listen to music in my office at night without having another program running on my machine. What I heard was far beyond what I expected. The sound is crisp and clear and I get no static whatsoever. I am more than pleased with this product and would recommend it.
I bought this tuner in preparation for a two-week long camping trip down to Denver & back.. Didn't end up using it at all (given the choice between mountain biking in Moab and watching TV, I think you can guess which one won out), but I did experiment with it quite a bit before the trip and thought I should share my experiences.My laptop is a Fujitsu S2010 that I've had for several years now. The processor is an Athlon XP 1700+ and I was very concerned that it wouldn't be able to handle the picture at all. Turns out I had a bit of reason to be concerned, but not as much as one would think. Everything in standard def worked flawlessly; hooked up to a powered antenna in the trailer, channels came in clear and everything looked great. Better still were the 480p digital channels that the tuner picked up; several local stations broadcast their standard broadcast in digital format and these were the best in terms of picture & sound quality. Once things stepped up to the true wide-screen high def format, though, all bets were off. The audio would still come in perfectly, but watching the show was like watching a slideshow as it was only every 10th frame or so of the video that would be displayed.In short, this unit does work exactly as advertised, but keep in mind that it may or may not work for your older laptop/desktop depending on what you want to do with it. For me, it's a keeper as I get to watch all the standard def programming now and I'm sure I'll get a new laptop by the time all broadcasts get switched over to digital.One last note: be sure to get the latest software install kit from the Hauppauge website! I did and didn't encounter a single problem with the install or the software.
Just got it for my mom. It is a nice product. It plays regular as well as mp3 CDs just fine. The sound is very good for my taste even with the headphones that come with the product. My only complaint is that it is very hard to read the button labels. If they were marked with a different color they would be more distinguishable. Other than that it works really well.
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.
This being a portable cooler, i had my apprehensions about its reliability. But after using the product, i can say for sure that its a fine product. The best feature are the quiet fans and speed control. The build quality too is good and would definitely be reliable.With the cooler used, the bottom of the notebook and the air from the vents felt cool. Without the cooler, i could feel the warmth and warm air exiting the vents from the sides. Definitely serves its purpose.
I ordered this 75 ft cable full of doubts because of all the people remarking about receiving the wrong cable. It is supposed to be a CablesToGo Ethernet cable, but people have been getting cheap generic brands when using certain sellers. I bought from Amazon and selected a black cable for looks, and because I wanted to see if they would actually ship the correct color. This would also help me to identify if the cable had actually been shipped correctly. Lo and behold I received a BLUE cable. It came in basically a zip lock baggy that could easily have been opened and resealed without me knowing. The cable cover doesn't feel that strong. My brother uses a 50 foot cable for internet in his room. I compared the two and found that the other wire's rubber cover felt thicker and more durable than this one. I'm really not sure if I got the right cable or not, I trust Amazon, but even they can mess up. I really have no way of truly knowing if I received the correct cable. When using the cable the internet speed seemed fine, but I'm anxious to see how long it lasts.
i got this IP-bus per the manuel on the pioneer......i wanted to use line in with my IPod and Zune........installed great with my pioneer stereo.....also hooked up a rca-3.5 mm cable which hooks up to the ipod/zune.......no problems...in fact i was jamming on the way home.....i didn't have issues although i did read the reviews of others that part the adapter......mine works....so i am happy for the price and fast shipping!
I would not recommend purchasing this product. The ear bud casing breaks very easily, they didn't last a month.
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.
My previous pair of headphones were Rosewill RMH-556 (not on Amazon anymore, thankfully),[...]so this isn't the first pair of headphones. In a nutshell, everything I hated about the Rosewill is fixed with the Sony pair.Sound quality: I'd say overall it's more crisp, but one thing that's a bit more tangible is bass output. The Rosewill's are supposed to be 10Hz-25kHz vs the Sony's 10Hz-22kHz, however, I'd say that that's not quite accurate. I had VLC tuned to maximize the bass output of the Rosewill headphones, and the moment I switched over to the Sony's I noticed I could raise the bass slider a whole lot more without distorting the audio.Ergonomics: The Rosewill is supposedly around-the-hear. It isn't. It touches your earlobe, which doesn't bother you at first, but after you wear them for a quite a few hours, your earlobe will start aching. The Sony headphones are much larger completely touch the sides of my head all the way around. I have a larger than average head (my caps/hats are 8") and this fits over my head with room to spare, whereas the Rosewill just barely made it.These are much, much sturdier (I ended up breaking the Rosewills because they were so flimsy) and at the same time are incredibly lightweight. When I pick them up I'd expect them to way at least 3 times as much, so I guess that would make it less noticeable that you're wearing them.The audio cable is plenty long for what I need, but I guess it could be a bit more insulated. Still at the same time it's snug and solid while still being lightweight (whereas the Rosewill's cord was loose against the earphone it connected to).Without a doubt, these are worth the extra $6. Quite inexpensive and I'd probably be happy paying even $30-40 for these, but $20 is also fine with me :).I did like having the little hardware volume-control dial on the Rosewill, but I guess that reduces the number of points of failure and I don't mind reaching an extra inch to adjust the volume of the device it's plugged in to I guess. No big deal there.I would buy it again. And again.
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I purchased this for my new mac. Everything fits in there nicely. The handle feels great while carrying it. Plus it is not all those candy colors that everyone seems to be making it is because it is professional looking.
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.
I bought this nuvi mainly because my wife is from Germany and I always have a terrible time navigating around these towns. I didn't want a unit that I would only use for a few weeks a year when we are in Europe so I sought out something with a database in the USA as well.This is a simple unit. It doesn't upload traffic or current construction delays. It doesn't play music. It doesn't bluetooth. It doesn't play videos. It doesn't wash your socks. It just navigates and it does it very well.We travelled all over Germany, over to a small town in Poland, back to northern Germany, over to Norway (and all over the country), and then back to Germany. It found everything without a hitch. It even found these obscure little dirt roads in the wilds of Norway. Took us directly to airport terminals and ferry terminals. I am hugely impressed by this little unit. Nothing but good to say so far...
We use this bag to organize our digital camera and digital camcorder. There's a pocket for everything, including all the cords and everything has it's own place. It's not easy to get into, great when you have kids but not quick for the adult. You just have to know when you will need the camera. Offers great protection for those expensive cameras.
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.
I bought this for my MSI Wind netbook to switch out from the terrible card it came with. Installation was a breeze (I did it on my lunch break), and the new card works great. I used Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux; both recognized it immediately. With Ubuntu (Hardy and Intrepid) I didn't have to compile any drivers, excellent!
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.
The title says it all. it's a great item. It does what is supposed to do, regular speed (not to fast, but that's ok). And It's 4gb!. Excellent
Came to me in a very good condition and work really good. The material is not very good but come on its just $39 . It gives me good light .
Heats up extremely fast. Yes, the On/Off switch can accidentally be hit during use, but not really a big deal. The end cap stays completely cool - I used to often burn my fingertips with my old iron but that doesn't happen with this one. Gets hot enough to curl even the most stubborn hair and curls it quickly. Love it!
i really like this pot. never used a pressure cooker before this but it is great...
I've been listening to these headphones for the better part of a month so I've had a pretty decent time to get to know these cans. I'm not exactly an audiophile with a multi thousand dollar listening setup, I'm simply using these on my computer and my sansa. That being said these things are fairly easy to drive. Just plug them into your DAP or computer and you're good to go.Now being that these are open headphones there's a couple of things that one must be aware of. For starters these headphones block absolutely no noise once so ever. You will not wear the grados to commute to work if you want to block the noise. I can play music, snap my fingers and I can still hear my fingers. This could be a good or bad thing depending on where you're listening. Another thing to be aware of is the noise leak. In a quiet room, one could pretty easily hear what you're listening to without any issues. I could stand 20 feet away and still hear my music, even on half volume. That being said, it's not as bad as most people make it out to be. It's only an issue if you're in a very quiet place and you don't want to disturb the others. These are not necessarily cons but just things to be aware of for any open headphones. If these are an issue then these headphones are probably not for you.That being said, once you put these on, all the drawbacks quite simply melt away. You do need to listen for quite a while for your brain to adjust to the SR60's sound signature. I myself wasn't exactly floored when I first listened to them. In order for these to sound their best you need to break them in. Listening to music through them for a week is a good way to break them in. Once broken in, then these begin to sound amazing. What struck out immediately for me was the clarity in the mids. Cellos and guitars sound very vibrant and you could hear "the air between the strings" much clearly than with cheaper headphones. This is why many people regard the grados as the best headphones for rock, these things makes pink floyd and journey sing!The bass is pretty tight but not as boomy as most kids would like it. The highs are very bright compared to other headphones. If you listen to lots of high frequency music then you'll definitely notice the brightness of these headphones because they're very bright.If you want more bass then there's a simple mod one could do that will increase the bass response. This is done by venting the driver which requires opening the headphones so it will void the warrenty. Basically you open the cups by heating them up with a hair driver since they're held together with heat sensitive glue. Once open you'll see a cloth covering the drivers and 10 holes behind them. Simply take a pen and poke anywhere from 2-6 holes for ample bass. All 10 holes would increase the bass significantly if you wish to have a fuller response but it's kinda much for some. 4 is enough. This is one of many modifications one could do to the grados..that's kinda the amazing part about the SR60's. They can be modded to any sound signature one would desire for fairly cheap.These headphones are not without fault, though. My main complaint with these are their durability. About a few weeks into listening the metal rod that holds the cups to the headband simply fell off. Grado for some reason don't really secure the rods in well so I simply used super glue to keep them in. Just something to be aware of. Also these are made out of plastic so I wouldn't exactly go to war with them. Another complaint would be comfort. Sometimes the headband would cause pressure on my ears and press my glasses in which causes some significant pain, simply bend the headband to relieve the pressure or wear the glasses above the ear and use the pressure from the headphones to keep them on your head.Those are my only complaint to be honest. These are a very solid pair of headphones once you get passed their small shortcomings. For someone who doesn't exactly has the money to spend on a nice pair of sennheisers and dedicated amp this could be a good alternative. I'm in college and not exactly flowing with money so this suits my needs perfectly well. Hope this brief overview helps somebody.
Can't say if this works or not, as it was delivered with dead batteries... :-( Or at least I presume it's the batteries, and that the *whole thing* isn't dead. I'll come back and report once I've gone out and bought new batteries. Snif. Expected better from Amazon.
This is the best flash drive I have ever bought. For the price its great. Software was very easy to set up. All you do is save your fingerprint for recognition purposes and install some software on your computer, and your set. After this, I used this for everything. Then it went through my washing machine. To my surprise, it survived! Then it went through it again, survived, and once again(this time through the dryer also) and yet again, it is still in perfect condition. Very durable and great product. And you just can't beat biometric passwords.
This camera takes good video quality and good picture quality (about 1MP). I bought this camera to possibly be a good all-in-one camera, pictures and video. The 30GB holds more than I need and it is easy to transfer to a Computer. My only problem at all with this camera is that it does not have a flash. I believe the Sony SR200 and SR300 have a flash. So, it turns out that for taking pictures indoors it is still better for me to use my other sony Camera. Other than that this camera fits all my needs and I think it actually works out better that I use this camera for video and the other for pics.
it's a nice product, guys buy it you'd like it
I purchase this camera december 2004, i really like the design stlye its amazing. After a month or so the zooming start to malfuction, if i zoom to say 10X the camera start to unzoom its self back to 1X,. Because of this shooting a video is really hard beyond 1X, i have to keep using my finger to try an keep the zooming steady. At that time i figure it was a function of me not knowing how to used it so i did not return it then. After reading the manual a few time i realized its the camera's fault so i sent it to JVC. They call me to say the need $150 before they can start to look at it. I realy feel rip-off, i have not even get $50 value use since i've got it and i have to start spending on it already. I really made a mistake in buying this camera.
Cable works fine, good price. Don't buy the over-priced cables, this one is more than adequate. I use mine to connect a Panasonic blu-ray player to a Samsung 46" LCD.
I was looking for an antenna for a studio where I work, in a corner at the end of an alley...a challenge for TV waves! Over months of trials and errors, I probably installed half a dozen 'indoor' antennas - none of them worked at all! Then, I saw this one on Amazon and I decided to rely on the good reviews it has. At first, I was disappointed because it is not 'powered' and I thought that it should have made a huge difference. Then I tried to find a good location for it...and almost gave up. But, before returning it, I placed it just above the door on the small entrance porch...miracle! Instantly, my new HD-TV received 40+ channels - most of them I didn't even know existed, many of them in HD - with crisp beautiful images and fantastic surround sound (I only needed to hook up an old stereo receiver a friend gave me). And that was only possible because the antenna is NOT powered. This is a pure example of excellent 'made in the USA' craftsmanship! I have already returned the other 'made in China' junk-antennas and got back twice as much as this one cost. I just watched the world series and I thought I was actually there in the ball parks! Fan-tas-tic.
I'm not going to get into why one would want this specific type of filter - there are books on the subject that will go into a lot more detail - here is one example - there are many:The Photographer's Guide to Filters (Photographers Guide).What I will review is quality of this product. B+W filters are made in Germany. Germany is consistenly one of the best producers of high end glass and optics. I have been told the reason the quality of these filters is better than most is that they don't make them as separate units, but instead they build a cylinder of glass and cut each filter off of it. Consistent quality. Screw ring is hard metal, so it is very difficult to strip the threads. I have messed up the threads on cheaper brands by accident.In my experience, buying filters falls into the category of you get what you pay for. Cheaper brands are out there, but if you want a very high quality filter, that is durable and consistent with what you want to achieve with it... you can't go wrong with B+W filters.Be sure to choose the right size - for example, Nikon prints the size on the back of the lens cap.
Got this LCD about a month ago from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $1079 and I couldn't be happier. The remote was a little "used" looking and the tv was dusty but other than that it works perfect. I LOVE Amazon. You just can't beat their prices or customer service. I'll be back for more!
Adds some mass and length to the camera - but its not all that noticeable when in use. Battery has a truly amazingly long lifetime when charged. I am currently using the camera to record wrestling matches and have been able to record and entire day's matches at a tournament for 6 wrestlers without the battery losing one bar.
The Ergotron Desk Mount was easy to setup. It has a good "heavy" feel to it. Highly recommended.
A life saver. Played our burned out-of-region DVDs and others that wouldn't play on any of our other options. Glad we got it!
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.
I ordered this wall mount for my son for Christmas. Unfortunately, he just tried to install it. According to what I read, it would fit up to a 42" TV and on my list of orders, that's what it says. However, when I click on return, it says up to a 37" so it's not big enough. It's too late to return in now so just a warning to check ALL descriptions.
This unit did NOT work for me, multiple problems.1. On my home desktop PC, when connected to the relay, it wouldn't recognize the keyboard or mouse and the video driver got all messed up so the screen view was bizarre. (This was related to booting up, if I plugged into the KVM "hot" it more or less worked). Problems resolved by removing the KVM.2. My plan was to use my corporate laptop on my nice home desk/keyboard on weekends. But the corporate laptop refused to boot up on the KVM, apparently finding it an unknown or unacceptable form of peripheral.3. I found the manual box switch between PC1 and PC2 kind of funky and inconsistent.####How it works. Isolate your keyboard, video, mouse (KVM). Plug their three cords (Ps2+Ps2+vid) into the blue KVM box. Now, the KVM box has two proprietary 15-pin output sockets. And the TK205K comes with two corresponding free foot cords which terminate in three plugs on short leads, for K,V and M. [Note there are quite a few models, even with Trendnet brand, some seem to have unique outputs for each different K,V,M rather than a combined proprietary cable.]In order to attempt to use on a laptop, which usually has only usb ports nowadays, I used a Y-shaped converter that sends a ps2 keyboard and ps2 mouse into one usb port. this may have confused the KVM box. However, my laptop runs fine with the same USB relay between the same ps2 keyboard and mouse. Trendnet makes PS2 models and they make USB models. However, more than a few people may have a PS2 desktop PC and a USB-only laptop, like me.
It does the job and helps reduce glare for eye strain, which is a huge reason why I purchased filter. Privacy only works through side angle and sticky tabs used to keep filter on unstick easily. Have to press down on them almost daily. Wish there was an easier way to keep screen on. Overall worth it to protect vision.
I purchased the player on sale, and thought I found a great deal. However, after using the machine for a week or two of commuting I realized that I had made a mistake in choosing price over quality. I ended up replacing this player within a month of its purchase.Some of the major problems:Battery juice - Plays about 4-5 CDs before the "low battery" signal starts up, and then dies after the 7th or so. I hoped the player would be a bargain, but soon realized that the frequent battery replacements make this - ultimately - a costly purchase.Burned disks - While it sometimes works, the play of burned CDs is sketchy at best. 50% of the time, burned CDs will skip. Futhermore, though I've tried with multiple programs and multiple computers, I have yet to succeed in playing a CD full of MP3s.Minor problems (ones that are tolerable given the low price):Sound quality - If outdoors or in a loud environment, it's fine. With little background noise, however, you can hear a whole lot of hiss in the sound, sort of like an old dubbed tape that has been played a few too many times.Interface - Slow to respond to skipping. Also, some sort of equalizer is ever-present (and annoying), and even if having one is your sort of thing keep in mind that it doesn't seem to match up with the music AT ALL. (Battery-draining) eye candy, I guess.
Wow...im impressed, I can't believe I get this piece of equipment for so small price.One of the cool features of the minidisc is the support for a rechargeable battery (it takes only 3 hours to recharge) the jog dial, the remote control and the weight.I record MP3 from my computer to the minidisc, they sound great, it's a better and a lot cheaper way of taking your mp3 songs with you.By the way, If you have a digital output on the computer or in your cd player the cable is included.
This is a GREAT ONE!Sungale Multi Region Progressive Scan DVD PlayerThis DVD player features full compatibility for NTSC, PAL, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, Kodak Picture CD and CD+G. Also has the advantage of reading unlimited formats in DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and JPEG image files for a wide range of viewing formats and the compatibility to play Karaoke music CD's. The progressive scan feature improves the viewing of your movies to a higher definition for clear and precise viewing. Along with the crystal clear viewing.PLUS watch DVD's from anywhere in the world!Product Features: -Super compact design-World Wide Multi Region Capable-Full compatibility: DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, VCD, MP3, CD-R/RW, Kodak Picture CD -Progressive Scan (YPBPr) video output -Video output: Composite video, component video, s-video output -Audio output: 2-CH, Coaxial digital-Dolby Digital(AC-3) decoding-System Choice: NTSC, Pal and auto-Support multiple view angles-110-240V auto switch power-Parent lock setting-Screen saver function-System choice: NTSC, PAL and Auto-Supports 32 languages subtitle-Supports 8 languages soundtrack-Supports multiple view-angles-Supports 16:9 and 4:3 Wide Screen TV systems-Full Function Remote Included
As the title indicates, this product is totally amazing. I finally got it 24 hours ago and it is just fantastic. Prior to that, I have already used an iPod as well as the Zune, but none of them holds the comparison. If you want an excellent product, easy to use and synch, a 30GB external HD, an FM radio, excellent video player, and a voice recorder all in one, this is the product for you.Totally satisfied!
This has an USB incompatibility with NVIDIA nforce chipsets. These chipsets are found in most new motherboards today. I don't know who is at fault. I tried the workaround, and it did not work either. It will scan a few pages, and then get "hung up".http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01268885'=en&cc;=us&taskId;=101&contentType;=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId;=77360&prodTypeId;=15179
I bought this pack just for the battery. A spare battery for my Leica D-Lux 4 for 6 bucks? Thank you, I'll take two! I eventually threw away the case. No use for it at all. The battery lasts as long as the original one that comes with the camera.
TRANSMITTER RELIABILITY: EXCELLENTHaving tried several others here in the SF Bay Area, I'm totally amazed to finally find a unit that consistently holds a station with ZERO fading or interference.SOUND QUALITY: EXCELLENTIt's not a direct connect, but its surprisingly close for an FM transmitter.FEATURES and DESIGN: EXCELLENT- A Charger and an FM transmitter with one cable, one plug: Totally clean and convenient- Digitally tune to any channel, rather than just a few. (Owners: Note this Hidden feature. You can extend the lowest frequency available by pressing and holding the two rightmost presets)- 3 user definable Presets are very convenient. While, I NEVER have to change my station, the convenience here is in the ability to do quick A/B comparisons for choosing the one station with best overall sound in a variety of locations.- LCD is very clear, very easy to read, and easy to position, based on the good design.- Will work with any ipod in ANY SKIN or CASE. (As long as your iPod has a Dock Connector) If you use a skin, this can be a big advantage when compared to a Transmitter Cradle combo (like DLO's) where you'd have to remove that skin (or put it on) each time you take your iPod to (or from) the car.As a point of reference, I use a direct AUX-IN in my own car, and use the Kensington in loaners and rentals.
(Review based on the nearly identical Sony MZ-NE410.)High-capacity, high-quality, lightweight, inexpensive music player that you can carry in a jeans pocket and barely notice it's there.The player has a major design weakness, which every purchaser should know about in advance: even when plugged into the PC via the USB cable (to transfer songs), the unit runs off its battery (there is no provision for an AC adapter). And transferring music uses up the single AA battery very quickly. And when the battery goes flat in the midst of a transfer, sometimes the session will have to be repeated completely (especially using the Simple Burner software). This is exasperating! It is possible to improvise an AC adapter, but you have to know how. (Also note that Sony has corrected this deficiency in its new line of Hi-MD players.)But the latest version of Sonic Stage (2.1 at this writing) is a big improvement in ease of use over the original one, working well. And for playback, the AA battery seems to go on and on and on....
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.
The product is simply great any does the work amazingly. Prefect sound quality & dristribution to 5:1 sound system. Good value for money. I would recommend it to anyone with my eyes shut.
not what I expected. Thought I would be able to slide a card or piece of paper right in there with people's names. You must have to use a laminating machine in order to make these work. Did not come with any instructions. Difficult to attach to a regular bag.
We had a lot of donation request calls (Fire department associates, Police department associates, Animal care, etc) & telemarketing calls (Mostly banks and carpet cleaner) during dinner on weekdays and morning on weekends. Most of calls were not robotic. They demanded our donation so strongly. Believe me donation calls are so tough - much tougher than ordinary telemarketing calls. I agree telemarketing people are very persistent & annoying but they don't get upset at you when you say "No" - you're still a customer.'BUT when it comes to donation callers - They DO upset at us when we decline their lowest asking amount ($25)...These calls upset my stomach by dealing with upsetting callers in middle of dinner for years...I begged them not to call. Then I found this product on Amazon. So cheap looking and it IS cheap. I wasn't sure what this little machine could do for us with these muscular guys (my imagination) even after I read many good reviews of it but ordered it in curiosity & with little hope. Guess what. We found ourselves that our dinner never been disturbed. We're still getting the type of calls but now only once a week and they usually disconnect as soon as the machine answers. I was regret I only ordered one for the 1st and 2nd week - running from a room to a room just to press this little machine. Now I'm happy I only purchased one because we don't need to use it often any more.
Nikon Action 8x40 BinocularI bought these binoculars for my father-in-law for xmas and he was very pleased. They are excellent for viewing wildlife and other outdoor scenes. He was able to focus on details as far away as two miles. Great binocs for the price.
I really love the photos that I've been getting from this camera. I'm still learning to use it, but for my very basic knowledge I'm thrilled wit the results.
Nice set of batteries it realy serves it purpose. I would like to buy some more pretty soon. Like It!
This product definitely works as advertised. It helps keep the laptop and your lap cool. It it also raises the laptop up and it angles it towards you so it is much more comfortable to work from the couch. I would give it 5 stars; however I think it is a little over-priced. While it works great...it is still just a mold of hard foam covered in cloth.
I suffer from major eyestrain and this product really helped me! You can still see your screen clearly, but the glare is dramatically reduced.
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.
THIS TYPE OF DVD PLAYER HAS NO RESTRICTIONS FOR ZONES, THEREFORE I CAN WATCH ALL MY FAVORITE MOVIES NOT AVAILABLE IN U.S. FORMAT WICH CAN BE BOUGHT HERE OR IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY.
Much to my dismay, this more expensive branded ink works considerably better than the inexpensive stuff. I've tried both -- the knock off brands tend to run a little more, and they also smudge when they get at all damp. The Canon inks print more crisply and hold onto the paper better.For draft printing, the knockoffs are fine, but otherwise, go with the Canon inks.
I am very impressed with these headphones. The sound is 7/10 and the comfort is 10/10. Simple and very comfortable, the audio leaves a little to be desired but what do you expect from moderately priced headphones. Overall I would recommend these to anyone who wants to rid themselves of wires and doesn't mind "all right" sound.
We bought the 8560 mfp/d 31 months ago. We have put 120,000 copies on it. We decided not to buy a service contract or extended warranty which was a mistake. We printed 100,000 copies without a service call. Then it started to break down. Since then, we have had 3 service calls. Finally, just recently, we needed to change the printhead for $1,000 and decided it wasn't worth it for a $1,600 machine. There is still a lot of life left in the machine, and we hope to get some money on a trade in.Even despite the recent service costs, this has been a good machine for us. Total costs have worked out to .045/copy, a reasonable price for a color machine.This was our first mfp color machine. We really enjoyed the various functions compared with the previous analog B&W; machine.
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.
This is certainly an excellent, basic consumer KVM system. Good quality cables are included, and fasten tightly for reliable service. Detachable cables mean that breaking a cable pin doesn't lunch your entire KVM system as with other consumer KVM systems that are sealed in epoxy. The top of the cable interface unit has a selector button for manual switching, a very nice debugging feature and convenient when working away from the keyboard. In addition, the unit chirps (beeps) each time it switches channels. And channels may also be switched from the keyboard by pressing Scroll Lock twice in quick succession, followed by the up or down arrow key. The unit lets you know that it has received your Scroll Lock sequence and is now ready for your arrow key selection by emitting a chirp(beep). These nice features make using this KVM system a transparent activity, as it should be. BTW, this unit can be powered if your particular installation requires it, using an optional brick. I don't need it with my Dell servers, but if I ever extend the cables its nice to know I can kick in some extra juice if need be. Taking away from a 5-star rating is the lack of audio switching with this unit, but with 2 MP3 players and 3 multimedia laptops do I really care? Kinda..:) Plus the cable sets are not joined, though not a big deal. My other KVM systems, at another location, are commercial grade, with OSD. I wondered if I could live without it, but I needed a KVM solution ASAP so raided the CompUSA. This was to be a temporary solution, but worked out so well that I have no plans to replace it.I've deployed this KVM as follows: 4 dell computers and a Microsoft Digital Media Pro USB/PS2 compatible keyboard (model 1031) and Microsoft USB/PS2 compatible Optical Mouse (using the USB-PS2 (DIN) converter plugs supplied with those devices). All of the keyboard's funky multimedia knobs and buttons work fine.A good, solid KVM that won't drive you nuts, at a price so cheap I was scared to buy it. Thanks Belkin.
Product works properly with my Nikon D300s camera and Nikon 18-200 lens. Also worked with the Tamron 200-500 lens for Nikon. No warranty information from Tamron came with this product. Unlike my Tamron lens it didn't have official Tamron USA logo either. I suspect this is not authorized USA product and probably doesn't have valid warranty. Otherwise no complaint. Delivery was prompt.
Just Listen two Roger Waters Amused To Death (THRE WISHES)The Low End is missing1. They play very loud the sound is very clean2 The midrange and High End is very clean even at very loud levels without distortion
I recently used this GPS in some very small, out-of-the-way towns. It is amazingly accurate. I did not have any problems finding the places I wanted to go. It is very user friendly, also.
Okay so I got the scanner from Amazon. so excited and then a little bit like two hours later I found out that I was only getting half of my city frequencies. because the other half were on talk groups. so it took me about two days to program. mainly because the first day I thought I was getting everything. the second day came and I had to figure out the talk groups was which was not easy. after looking over the manual and everything I got it done. and then after that everything worked perfectly. I give this scanner a 10 out of 10. cons somewhat difficult program if your new at scanners like me. Pros after programming is out-of-the-way it's a whole lot of fun to listen to.
firstly there is substitute firmware around, not hard to find, that really makes this unit work fantastic.secondly the prices of these are half of what you see here so look around.I am confused at the previous review because I easily get 2 hours on the onboard lilon battery (not to mention the ac and dc adapters). the killer app is that it takes standard sd card flash mememory and one gig cards are now south of ninety bucks. since the pvp4040 can be bought for one hundred bucks that means less than two hundred bucks get's you a very cool device able to hold over almost four hours of mpeg4 video on "fine" (native 480x240) resolution.it converts easily to mpeg4 with its own decoders (quite cool and simple) and you can record off of your pcr,or as I do off your pc using any dvd you own or any tv program you captuer if you have a capture card like an ATI. I keep 20 full length 90 minute two hour films converted to mpeg4 at 240x480 on my hard drive. they take less than $5 worth of hard drive space and I can stick two of them on an sd card in about one minute (actually my nine-year old can).my kid loves this unit for the car. it goes anywhere in your pocket and is a lot hardier then portable an easily broken portable dvd players.
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!!!!!
Has everything you will ever need. Small size is compact and excellent for small hands of a 12 year old. Not loaded down with options that you will never need or use once in it's life time. If it doesn't have it, you probably don't need it.
the camera takes a long time between pictures to regenerate for the next picture. Compared to other digital camera's this has presented a problem for the two users I purchased these camera's for.Also the flash does not adjust for the correct exposure at protraits within 3 to 5 feet. the pictures are too hot, over exposed and no adjustment works properly.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law and she loved it!! She's using it almost every day. I can't complain, the price was right.
It works on a lot of radio stations so if it starts to get staticky you can just pick another one and keep listening very easily! I love it and use it all the time!
Of ALL of the TVs I have purchased, Panasonic has always come through time and again with high quality electronics. I still have a 19" "Pana-Black" TV I purchased in 1999(ten yrs ago!) that still works as it did the day I got it. I was just Googling this particular model (ct-27hl14j) looking to re-purchase yet another remote control that has been lost or broken, after many years of use & abuse by people that didn't have to pay for it. I purchased this 27" in 2004, from a Curcuit City that I got a markdown price of $400 because it had a large gouge on the front of the plastic button access door. In the last six years it has been dropped multiple times between moves during travels with my job, a large dent in the side, and door on the front has been ripped off due to missuse by people other than myself. I have still not experienced any problems with this model it's picture quality is still just as good as the day I bought it, although the 19" I bought a full decade ago is only now starting to dim and darken. For it's picture quality an reliability alone I highly recommend any Panasonic, but only if you want to get a great deal for your money, and your dollar to go far beyond expectations.
I found the Parrot hands free bluetooth equipment was easy to use, had a good quality sound depending upon the radio it is hooked to and a easy way to dial using the voice command in your cell phone's address book. You can easily manipulate and see your phone book in the LCD screen using the center knob of the Parrot; whenyou see the name you push the center knob and your call is accomplished. The only negative was the installation. It must be done by a professional. I now have a parrot installed in each automobile. I love the convenience of having a hands-free instrument and not having to go against the law in my state.
The Mouse is very user friendly.Easy to follow instructions for setting up.I would recommend this product to women as the hand fits beautifully over the mouse. All buttons are quick to respond to touch.
There isn't much to say about this cable since it is just what it says on the description. It is well made, super cool looking and best of all, excellent quality and performance. You really cannot do better for this price. I did my due diligence and this was a great deal for what you get. I needed two as I run a 7.2 channel THX system with dual subs. They work perfectly!Thank you for the fast shipping and a great product...
But when Amazon offers it to you as a companion item to a camera you're buying, you know you are getting a deal!! No worries there!! I knew the brand name, so I was confident I was paying a really fair price. I ALWAYS shop Amazon to get the best price and products, and this was no exception!!! I can learn so much about items I know NOTHING about.
Great quality interface that has an LCD display! I wish the menu options included more features. Only limited to Media Player and startup features for basic functions. But it is really a nice product.
the cord on this mouse is so short that I had to move my computer closer to me, and to the other side of my body, (i've used my computer on the left side of me, and the mouse to the right of the keyboard for years.) into a position where i was rather frequently kicking the computer. i learned to cope with its location and finally stopped kicking it after about a month.i got this mouse because of the review that said the buttons were hard to press. on a regular mouse i was having problems because of my tremor, with randomly pushing mouse buttons. the little indentations for your fingers on where to press the button were wonderful, and my visually impaired friend liked that feature as well.i started having problems with it behaving randomly after about a couple weeks. i tried to live with it, and it was when i checked the cord that i noticed that it had come part way unplugged from the computer. half the time i would yank it accidently and then pull it part way out. so every day i was needing to get behind my machine to make sure it was plugged in.it had been about a month when my visually impaired friend couldn't use it anymore because of it's random behavior. it was about two months before i gave up with it as well. because of the cord being so short, and it getting part way pulled out of the back, and yanked occasionally, the cord separated from where it connects to the mouse itself, and the bare wires would show. so then, every hour or so, i'd have to push the wires back up into the mouse.IF you keep your computer ON your desk (mine sits in the floor) and really close to you, this mouse is perfect. I would buy this mouse again, if the cord was about 1 or 2 ft. longer.a friend of mine told me he never connects anything to his computer that isn't logitech. now i'm following that rule too.
Gret cable if you need to move the camera or you need to link 2 or more cable, the quality of the signal is fine.
shopped everywhere for these refill cartridges; by a country mile, amazon has the best price.
Since I am not any kind of expert in photography, I am writing this review just as a means to highlight a few features of this camera that really impressed me. Ages ago, I used to own and use an SLr, but for at least the last 20 years I have worked only with point-and-shoots, first film and them digital. My most recent digital was a Canon Powershot S510, and that experience helped convince me to go with Canon again when upgrading.My reasons for picking this over some others that were similar:- I already have lots of SD cards from my previous Canon Powershot, so I wanted to preserve the investment. The Sony I looked at, for example, would have required me to reinvest in new media.- Use of AA batteries; I will not consider a camera that uses proprietary batteries- Quality (i.e. similar to digital camcorder specifications in resolution and frame rate) movie mode with zoom that works while shooting the movie.- Ability to add decent auxillary lenses.- A good zoom with wide range.Some favorable things I have found out or otherwise experienced since buying the camera:- The zoom plus digital image stabilization works well together. I can zoom across two rooms and read 12-point text from a memo on the wall.- The add-on lenses (my experience is limited to the WC-DC58A Wide Angle lens) snap on quickly rather like an SLR, although the original lens does not come off, rather the aux lens just surrounds the original and puts the new optics out in front. However, I was a bit disappointed that the wide angle with the aux lens on is only slightly wider than with it off. At least this aux lens is only about $30 street price and it does help a little bit. In order to add on any of the aux lenses, you need to buy the (also inexpensive) Lens Adapter & Hood kit LAH-DC20. By the way, with the hood attached, the affects of glare when shooting outdoors are eliminated.- The camera allows a WAV format sound file to be recorded for any picture or pictures and stored to the memory card; this is useful for later identification of pictures and what is in them. The sound files are separate from the picture files, but share the same file name with a different extension (e.g. 00001.JPG & 00001.WAV). This is very useful.- The camera has a separate movie button that starts & stops the recording of movies. It works at any time regardless of picture taking mode, so you can start a video while in the middle of taking still pictures, or you can take a still picture(s) while recording a video. The video is recorded at the specified video settings and the still picture is taken at the specified photo settings, so one does not influence the other.- The combination of mini-LCD 'optical' viewfinder (for privacy or shooting outdoors in bright light) and the swivel type main LCD viewfinder is unbeatable. The main LCD would be larger without the swivel feature, but I think it is a good trade-off.- All controls are very ergonomic in appearance, placement and functionality.- The built in flash is pretty good, but for a modest extra cost you can get the optional slave flash unit, which goes off when the primary flash does, and it covers a much larger area.
These are a 1,000% improvement on my old stock speakers! The price was cheaper than some crummy Walmart off brand name that I'd never heard of before. Hooked to a Kenwood 4x50 deck, there is lots of bass (too much, actually, I've got rattles in the doors I didn't know about before...) and the midrange and tweeters are giving me sound I hear on the hom stereo, but not in the car before. Highly recommended, although for my 1998 Ford Contour SE, I did have to drill holes for one set of the speaker holes.
I think you do not expect its high quality sound and free distortion from this small, but good speaker pairs. It is good in its class in such low price. There are very weak low frequency harmonic wave that we can expect most speakers in this class without exception. Slightly trembling sound at high frequency that show its unstable frequency response that are very common in this class speaker. But overall very clean sound in artificial effect as we saw many low cost speaker.With such low price about $10, it is good for lecture or speaking for large room or contempoary music rather than enjoying classic music.
So far, I'm very satisfied - this camera is small and lightweight. It's not a professional camera, but it takes nice pictures for what the average person needs. The battery lasts a LONG time on one charge. Make sure you charge it up before you use it, though - the battery is only partially charged when you receive it.
This machine is absolutely bullet proof 4 1/2 years without any maintenance except toner cartridges. I only print about 100-250 copies a week. I love it so much I bought another one from a auction sale with almost no wear on it for $50. I am probably set for years. Yeah it's not fancy and the envelope feed kinda sucks, but man it prints perfectly with no problems.Mike
Hubby said this was very easy to use. Frame looks nice. The only comment he had about it was that random sorting would be nice. He has this in his office and enjoys seeing all his loved ones at work.
My hubby put this PEN & IPAD in a case on the top of the roof of his car while he put our little dog in her car seat/bed in the back seat. The dog owns the entire back seat of the car by the way. He forgot about the IPad & this PEN on the roof of his car & drove down the street. Naturally, it all fell off of the roof as he drove and heard a plan-clunk. He suddenly remembered his IPAD & PEN was not on the front seat next to him. He stopped, turned around and saw his new IPAD & Pen being crushed by many oncoming cars on the side of the road. He was so very unhappy that his new PEN & IPAD surprise from me was all ruined! Well, he really liked this PEN as much as the IPAD. So, I bought him this same PEN a new IPAD. (Spilled milk comes to mind now) However, the best part, at his company Christmas party at his office, he won a brand new IPAD! He called me and told me he had an instant buyer for the PEN & IPAD. I told him I too wanted this PEN & Newly won IPAD and he brought it home to me and gave it to me as my Christmas present. Logic told him to sell the newly won IPAD because his first one was destroyed, as he wanted to re-coup the lost money from the crushed set. Now, I am enjoying the newly won Pen & IPAD as much as he is now. I have recipes, grocery lists, appointments, along with new exciting books that we will begin downloading. No more bulky books, thank you. Just a great PEN & our IPad's.
This product works good in my HP and I'm glad to find it so reasonably priced.
The storage boxes are great for holding cds. They are very easy to assemble. The only problem I seemed to have with them is if you have any cd's in different shaped cases the lid might not fit completely. Generally the storage boxes are great and do exacly what they are supposed to do.
absolutely, totally, satisfied. better quality than the very expensive digital cameras. I was going to buy an expensive digital camera, luckily I tried my old film camera and then bought the Nikon n 75
This product may seem a bit expensive at First ($70 for a piece of plastic) but I assure you it is worth every penny for those at work who want to avoid prying eyes. I sit in a very visible location at work that offers little privacy. This high tech piece of plastic offers perfect visibility when you are directly in front of the screen and near complete black out for any would be peepers from various angles. Product shipped very quickly, arrived in a huge box, strange for such a thin plastic film. Work is much better with this becuase removes the stress of those looknig to judge your work ethic. Installs quickly, can't say enough good things about this product. Make sure you have chosen the correct size for your computer screen. Good luck!
This is a great toy for any kid. I use it everywhere I go. I just put the ear phones on so that I don't hear my parents talking in the background. They are small, light, & strong. Great for traveling, vacations, or just 5 minute trips.
Though I have used Kodaks Black and White 35mm film before I have yet to try Fujis product. If it is like their color film then I am sure that the Fuji product will be superior. Fuji film has always in my mind, at least as of late, been far superior to Kodak film stock.The film arrived in a very timely manner and was packaged well.
After throughly enjoying the use of my Visor Deluxe for 2 years, I dropped it and broke the screen. I decided to upgrade to the Edge because of it's sleek looks. I bought and returned 6 -- countem -- 6 Edges -- each of them hard a hardware problem of some sort. The first 3 I purchased directly from Handspring. #1's backlight didn't work, #2's screen was not installed straight, #3 had a screw hanging out and would not slide into the charger. The next three I purchased locally at CompUSA. #4 would bring up the memo screen anytime a slight pressure was applied near the switch (as if the memo button was pressed), #5 had a sprung flip cover, and although the box was sealed, it had someone's data loaded onto it!, and finally #6's backlight didn't work. Sheesh! I am waving my white flag -- I have been beat!So now, I have a Visor Pro on order. Wish me luck!
We bought this camera a couple of years ago and we are very pleased with it.It has a long zoom and can get clear, focused pictures of things yards away.It can take a minute of digital video with great picture quality.You do not need to worry about memory sticks or any special slots in your computer. You simply pop in a floppy disc, take tons of pictures and pop the disc in your computer. Instantly, you have great picture.Small and lightweight.Has great effects such as sepia, B&amp;W, Negitive, and solorize. You can do all kinds of effects with your sixty seconds of movie.There is a flash and a giant backlit screen.You can do slideshows.Works seamlessly with any picture, movie making and writing program.I reccomend buying the Mavica camera. It was the original and first digital camera ever made.
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.
Since I dont like to use the printer dock, this dock is great. By having the adapter when I purchased my Z740 from Kodak, the camrea fits perfectly. The rechargable battery that is supplied works great and doesnt drain down at all. Just by placing the camera back on the dock and allowing my pictures to transfer, within minutes my battery is back to full capacity. It is a great dock and I highly recommend it.
I had to return this corded phone (I thought it was cordless, but that was my own fault) because the clarity of sound was sooo terrible. The people on the other end sounded muffled and fuzzy. This simply is a bad phone and once again proved the old axiom true -- &quot;you get what you pay for.&quot;
For the price these are great wireless headphones. They have an acceptable range, sound quality is great, they are comfortable, and best of all my wife doesn't get woken up when I want to watch a movie at night. Like I said the earphones are great and I am pleased BUT I am disappointed because a few extra things could have made them much better.You should consider these features when purchasing wireless headphones as I have not. You have to manually switch them on. Ok, I know it isn't a big deal to turn them on but it is a big deal when you take them off and leave them on all night and blow through batteries. I have seen headsets that automatically turn on when you place them on your head, this is much more intuitive, and is definitely a missed feature on these. Rechargeable batteries would have been nice. I read reviews that talked about the tuning wheel being next to the volume and I can confirm that this is a pain. while you are wearing the earphones you easily go to adjust volume and tune the wrong wheel.Update- 2 years later and while the product still works it is failing. The volume unexpectedly cuts out and back becoming distorted with static despite proper tuning. I will be getting rid of it soon which is disappointing since I had hoped they would last longer.
The V-MODA Bass earbuds sound better than the earphones that came with my iPod. Because the gel tips go into the ear, it blocks out some external sound but just a little. It may depend on the user but the gel tips make my ears tired after wearing it for a while.The only problem I had is the earbuds are pretty delicate. I have had 2 pairs break on my already. I threw away my first broken pair but I sent the 2nd broken and V-moda replaced it.
After much research I purchased this HTIB to provide the sound for my new Toshiba 56" HDTV. There were several key points about this system that helped me decide:1) Auto-speaker calibration. With the HDTV I plan to watch quite a few more movies. Auto-speaker calibration was easy and quick.2) This is 5.1 which is what I was looking for.3) Total speaker wattage was appropriate for the room I placed this in.4) This system did not include speaker stands. With my setup I did not want to pay for them just to not use them.5) This system did not include a progressive scan DVD player. I already have one.6) The predefined movie and music sound enhancements are well done. Actually, I didn't know about this until after I received and setup the system.7) The price was very right at $249.As the title says, it's a solid system for the price. Don't kid yourself into thinking that this is a full-blown audio/video receiver. I have 4 video sources (component, composite, S-Video, and OTA antenna) with 2 different types of audio input (optical digital, RCA). Due to the lack of video inputs I cannot do full A/V switching from this receiver. I do audio only switching on the receiver and have all video signals directly plugged into the TV. I really need to get a good universal remote (looking at the Harmony 670) to simplify control.All-in-all a good buy.
My order came in earlier than I had expected, and it was exactly what I needed. Good shopping experience.
I got this little boombox so I could play my MP3s in the house and on the road. The sound quality is fine for a boombox. MP3 volume is adjusted at the player, which confused me at first. It's easy to use and can be plugged in to a regular outlet. You don't have to use batteries.I haven't seen anything similar for a better price. Even similar ones on sale locally start at $44.
I am satisfied with my purchase so far; I decided to give Corsair a shot because I took negative reviews of other brands, like SanDisk and Kingston, very seriously. I wanted a reliable, stylish flash drive and was willing to pay a reasonable premium for it.I was considering Sony as well because I have a Sony flash drive that I have been using for years and still works very well, but I went with Corsair because of the cool design.Also, transfer rate seems to be adequately fast.
No seriously, I actually am in luv with it. I have left my wife and children, and now live in a rented studio apartment downtown with this cable. We go for long walks, drink lattes, and make mad, passionate luv on a regular basis. At night, the cable spoons me while I sleep.
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 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
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!
I bought these headphones last Christmas - agree 100% with all the great reviews given. My current hang up...? I only paid $90.03 for them in December 2008, and now they're $189. I'm looking to pick up another pair for my girlfriend, but will definitely wait to see how holiday pricing plays out!
First, I read the reviews of these speakers on the Apple.com website. Almost universally great! So I went and ordered from Amazon to save bucks. Then "buyer's remorse" hit me. I mean, how could inexpensive speakers sound so great? "I've just blown some cash," I thought. They arrived today, I hooked 'em up, and turned up the volume. WOW! Great treble, great bass, great speakers! OK, I was wrong to doubt the reviews. They really ARE that great! My Imac speakers were surprisingly good but theseJBL's take Itunes to another dimension. BUY 'EM!
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
Bose is just a quality name in speakers so to have them in portable fashion is great. They work great with laptops and other portable sound mediums. I would buy these again for sure.
I'm not a computer wiz, in fact most computer jargon goes right over my head. I wanted a good video card to play games with, and it works. I have yet to run into a game that I coulndn't run. I can't profess that the performance is soley credited to the video card, but it seems to be doing its job
In terms of aesthetics, these speakers spare you the clutter of wires of having a 3 piece. In terms of sound, it is good, but not as good as I expected. Great middle range, but not that good of a high range. The bass is so good that I got a complaint from my next door neighbor in my apt complex. You're basically paying so much cause it's BOSE and they do nothing but research in creating better sound. You will end up paying for the brand, but I am sure there are better quality speakers out there at a cheaper price. Again if aesthetics are important to you and less wires, go with these...Peace
I have had this cam for months. So far no problem with it. For those who encountered problem, go to labtec.com and download the latest sofware for it. Plug in your cam, run the software you downloaded and you should be able to go.Oh, it has a very good built-in mic which can pick up sounds quite well. Try it you won't regret! By the way, I also love labtec's website.
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.
I bought this MP210 printer brand new. It only lasted 5 months because the paper feeder broke and I kept getting an error saying the printer was out of paper. It is too cheap of a printer to pay to get it fixed. Time to buy a different printer.
We use older versions (880, 885) of this model in the office and I find them to produce excellent quality photos.I personally own a 4300. The 4300 is a very durable, compact package, and I find Nikon to be a brand that I can trust.It comes with a 16MB flash card that you will need to upgrade! We got a 256MB card, and have been hard-pressed to fill it over a weekend.The only drawbacks that I have noticed:It comes with a rechargable battery that does not seem to last all that long, especially if you use the flash a lot. So, it's a good idea to purchase an extra battery to insure that you are not left hanging...It does not have an auto-focus assist light which is nice for taking shots in low-light situations (it allows the camera to focus in low light). I would say that this is not a major issue, but it can be slightly annoying if you care about these things.It has a 3X optical zoom, which is average for these cameras. For more, you sacrifice weight and size: more optical zoom requires more glass and focal length. It does have a digital zoom on top of the optical zoom, but you sacrifice quality.I set the camera to the "manual" mode for one main reason: In any other mode it autofocuses continuously and burns batteries. In manual, you can set it to "single AF" where it will focus by depressing the shudder button prior to taking the pic; this is not really a hinderance, you just have to be familiar with its menus and features.In reality, these are the only drawbacks this camera has, much less than many other models!It is easy to "focus" in on the drawbacks, so don't think I hate this camera. It really is an awesome camera that is hard to beat for general-to moderate snapping. For work, we use them in the field often, and they hold up really well. They take excellent macro shots as well. The menus and features are easy to manipulate and access, and it takes silent movies.
These headphones really aren't that good. My cheap in-ear skullcandy earbuds have vastly superior sound quality. Kinda disappointed, but they were pretty cheap, so... meh! =)
Works fine on our brand new PC (pruchased December 2005). Only complaint about the product is not truly comprehensive instructions -- had to call customer support -- which was very good and patient. We didn't know that Drive had to be set to master (was set to slave), once we did that all was fine! Well worth $20 to have access to all the data on our old 250GB drive.
I tried three other FM transmitters. Two were twice the price we paid for this one ($49.99) and did not work well at all. I have a Jeep Liberty and live in the Boston area. There are almost no clear frequencies in the area. This transmitter is strong enough to overpower some local radio stations and still sound very clear. I have not had to use the presets because I have found one frequency that has worked for my drive to work and all the way up through Concord, NH without interference.
This digital camcorder is a good buy. It is simple to use (if you have smaller fingers than I do) and has a good clear picture, of course depending on the operator. The only problem I have is getting the right tilt in sunlight in order to see the images on the screen when recording.
I am shooting a good number of product shots that are giving me a heck of a time due to shiney/reflective surfaces. This omni bouncs softens the reflection effect in most situations. Easy to use just have to be careful how I carry it with me as it is fragile.
I bought mine about a year ago and paid around fifty dollars at the time. Around forty is probably a reasonable price these days. This is a very well made external enclosure for SATA hard drives. It is made of very durable plastic. It has a light that some people don't like because it doesn't shine in your face, but I really like it because you can see it but it doesn't light up the whole room like some do. The light is on the front and shines downward. It is a thoughtful design that gives you light without blinding you.It probably took me about 15 minutes to install the drive. It's a snug fit, but that's how it should be. I've owned several external enclosures over the years and this is by far the best. It is solidly built and looks good. It easily slips into a briefcase or bag and I've never had to worry about it getting damaged because it is so well made.Some have complained about connectors coming lose. I haven't found this to be an issue at all. Mine have stayed snug through several trips. I have used it with several motherboards and it does have problems with a few chipsets when connected to eSATA but this is the fault of the motherboard makers, NOT this device. USB works fine and is USB 2.0.The fan is a real plus on this device. It moves a lot of air and is very quiet. I'm a real stickler for noise and was surprised how quiet this fan is.Overall, I highly recommend this external enclosure. It's only weak point is that it isn't designed for to switch hard drives easily within this case the way many are starting to be.
The OEM 2GB MINISD Mini Secure Digital (SD) Card 2 GB is a wonderful alternitive to the more expensive products. They work just as well and cost so much less. Enjoy it.
it help me a lot, and its good price not goood as the original one which come with R!C! flash
I needed a travel charger for my iPod Nano. I looked on Amazon and saw what I wanted. The price....one cent! I looked at this 2 or 3 times and couldn't believe what I was seeing. Figured if it didn't work, not much money lost ($3.00 with s&h). Well, it came very quickly and DOES work. Have used it twice thus far and no problems.
purchased this product as my original cable got busted. The order arrived on time and works perfect with the laptop.
This review is for the 'Recoton PowerWave 200 Amplified FM Antenna (FM200)'. I've been using mine for years & thought I would finally write a review for it. The FM200 has a state of the art design, & it's circuitry make's it the most unique & precise antenna for tuning in clear stereo sound from even the most distant stations!
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.
HAD IT FOR 1 YEAR AND DROPPED IT ON THE FLOOR, NEVER WORKED AGAIN.In addition the battery life is about 30 pictures and indoor pictures are not good at all
good day, i recently purchased this item[...], when i recieved it and upon opening the speaker box with the speakers inside, i found that the rubber surrounding the speakers was broken to pieces, that's the rubber to reinforce the speaker and both NOT working, after paying the price, freight,duties and taxes, this just wasted my MONEY... very BAD product and MISLEADING company..
I saw these Hp's and was really excited about the features and sound quality. However, to my dismay, the bass flattens out and the confounded contraption fizzles out at max volume (how can i listed to Pac w/out bass!) The cords were about 2in. to short for a man that is 6 "1, if you are my height please beware, you will constantly pull at the cords and have distortion with your sound. Well besides that the longer right ear cord is kind of nice, but overall i prefer the classic style. The Hp's look great, but really, at this day and age that's all you can do is make them look good...C'mon.
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!
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.
Perfect clock for masochists! The "Lock/Wake 1, Wake 2,Time"button is hard to slide back and forth! What the heck is Wake 1 and Wake 2 anyway? You have to reset the alarm for weekend mornings or you're waking up at the pre-set weekday alarm time because there's no way to shut it off! Oh, and what's this whole "nap" button doing right next to the snooze button? Because if you want to snooze, you can hit either button, but if you hit Nap and mess with the nap minutes at all cause you're in a fog from having to wake up to go to that freakin' job you freakin' hate, you'll be snoozing for another MINUTE instead of the ten minutes you needed to defog! It's mean, just plain mean. And if the electronics engineer who designed this thing was standing here right now, this clock would be a part of his face right now! I hope everyone got a good laugh out of my diatribe/venting here...but, jeeze, this clock! I HATE it!
It is true that this CDRW is a Plextor in some cases. I have a Plextor (Plextors have a fan in the rear). Otherwise, rumor is that this drive is now a Sanyo...If you're lucky enough to get a Plextor version, this is one helluva drive. You can get the Plextor for about $X, but the Iomega rebate made this the way to go!That's the real deal.
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.
The V-MODA earbuds are very nice. Much better that the stock ones with the Ipod. The bass is an upgrade but I thought it would be stronger. The clarity more than makes up for it. I can understand the words of songs that before weren't that clear. They are very comfortable and stay in well.
I had been searching the internet high and low for a digital voice recorder that would fulfill my needs -- a quality voice recorder AND a suitable device that would record instruments -- staying up late nights, spending hours on live chats comparing products, waiting weeks for e-mails back from companies about their recorders, and then I found this and took a gamble. And I won! This thing is amazing. The body is a little large to be an mp3 player, but, as another poster said, it's all about the recording. The piano recordings sound almost professional, and the internal microphone produces a better quality sound than my $150 external microphone that I plugged into it!!! My only qualm is that you must open a program in order to extract your recording and save it to your computer instead of the recorder simply opening like a drive, but after the first try this becomes a piece of cake. Regardless, this recorder packs many helpful features and is extremely flexible in different environments. There are many, many different voice recorders out there today, but this is one to get.
Use the real thing! Why buy an expensive, wonderful camera, and then skimp on the one thing that runs it? Use real Nikon batteries, don't risk the camera, don't try to save a few bucks here.Lee Krohn Photography, LLCManchester, Vermont
The adaptor that came with the phone did not fit all applications so the service dept sent me an extra one.Great service.
Good price, excelent performance.Much better than GForce 2 MX at the same price.You shouldn't have to buy a U$S 350 monster to get high frame rates and play a decent game. This card is the smartest ever build, small engine, but runs cool. Pure technology and good support in Windows and Linux.
En el caso de esta compra, se me envio un audifono y se cargo el costo de dos equipos en mi tarjeta de credito. Por favor, necesito que se me tramite el credito.SaludosIvan
The bag is very sturdy with a few handy compartments. I keep the DVD player in it while watching and find it very useful for this. Only problem I had was my DVD player is 7" and the bag is a little big.
Be advised: purchasing DDR memory can be confusing. But once you know the kind you need, this review might make some more sense to you. I purchased this kind of memory for my Tyan S2460. The reason was the fact that the motherboard requires registered DDR mem. Now, for those who don't know the difference (as I didn't until I had to research), there are two or three different kinds of DDR memory. There is the ECC, CAS.25 Registered, PC2100 (the one in this review), and then the ones without the registration, or without ECC support. If you know about memory, this would be something like comparing FPM against EDO, or PC100 against PC133.So the difference resides in how many features the memory is supposed to have. This should get further complemented with your motherboard's documentation. In my case, I could ONLY use registered, but other MB's may not be so specific.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I really like this scanner. It was great for the price. I scanned about 40 or so pictures that I used on a website. Really easy to use no problems at all. It also is small in size and saves space. I remember the first scanner I had about 10 years ago. The thing was big and bulky and it took forever to scan. It also was pretty expensive. What a long way things have come..
Speaker was easy to install, just plug audio into the TV and power up. Great as a primary or secondary speaker system, cheaper than other TV speaker systems. The Fisher spks are heavy and a bit bulky; you would need space for it. So far no problems and love the 5.1 sound for my TV.
Wonderful! Just what I needed, at a great price! But from these guys!CMM (you won't be let down) Thanks!
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.
To white balance a digital camers to any light and be on target is hard. This is a dream to use and a must for everyone that need to take pro photos.We use it at SoYouHeadshots.com- and it is great. We now have 3 of them.Normal and Portrait White Balance that adds a touch of warmth.Thank You Paul H Behrens, Designers & Photography
This is my second set of these headphones. I had the fist set over two years but some fluid got into one of the ear pieces so I purchased another set. I use these all the time while exercising at the gym. I like the fact that they never fall out of your ear like individual earbuds do from time to time if you work up a good sweat.
I have contacted amazon and the seller about not recieving the charger with the wall charge but no one cares amazon say contact buyer buyer says contact AMAZON and over 2 months have gone buy and no one has helped me and fixing the problem I will never buy from AMAZON AGAIN!!!!!!!!
I have owned this product for six months now, and have had absolutely no trouble. I replaced a Linksys router for this wireless option, after a tragedy involving the Linksys router and a glass of water. The hardest part about setting this one up was crawling under the table to plug it in. After that, it worked like a charm. Took no time at all, required almost nothing from me. In the six months I've had it, I have never had trouble with either the wired or the wireless connections I maintain. I can't recommend it highly enough.
this canon scanner is just enough for use in the home. scanning multiple single pages is convenient and the ocr software is handy.
I've purchased 3 Pelican 1520 Cases over a several year period to protect my camera/film gear (Canon 7D DSLR, AXH1 & GL2) and have total confidence in them.The are sturdy and I used them to sit on all the time without any worry about damaging the fragile equipment inside. It starts to rain, no worries. Taking it on a plane, piece of cake. Working in the film industry I see Pelicans quite often and have never had a problem with a single one.The one thing that buyers should be aware of is the Foam Insert vs Padded Dividers. The Foam Inserts allow for very customizable padding and work wonderful for items that you're going to take out at the beginning of the day and put back in a the end. If you're planning on constantly taking items in and out of the case on a regular base (like you do on a film set) then the Padded Dividers would likely hold up a bit better in the long run.In any case (haha, pun), you cannot go wrong with purchasing a Pelican. It will hold up to any job and protect your stuff!
I ordered this for a rental car field trip, never having used my Jornada with a car charger before. For a few days it worked great then stopped. The good news and the reason for my 5 rating is the excellent and immediate support provided by Steven Levy at Sakar International (owners of iconcepts). He fedex'd me a replacement adapter at once, no fuss, no questions. Later on, on reciept of the dysfunctional original unit he called to tell me they'd be testing it and would let me know what they found in case I needed to change how I was using the thing. All this help for a [price]product is exceptional I think. As a photographer I've known Sakar for years as a maker of add-on products. Their new iconcepts line shows they've made a real commitment to customer service at a time when many other companies are giving up on it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again.
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.
These head phones are great. They do exactly what they are suppose to do. When I have these head phones on I hear very little outside noise if any at all. They are light and easy to use with the different ear bud sizes included. Originally, I only purchased one set for my wife but ended up buying another set for myself.
Compared to all the other GPS I've used (Magellan and Garmen), the Navigon is great for day-to-day navigating, route changes, bluetooth, traffic updates, etc....The only 2 negatives I've found:1) The battery only lasts 1- 1 1/2 hours before a full charge is needed.2) The mount for the windshield is terrible, this thing is so large - its cumbersome and must be taken off whenever you park your car - or your advertising from a distance away, you have a GPS unit....
We purchased these 12 Port Patch Panels for our installs if clients do not request or wish to pay the higher price for Leviton... Quality similiar to Leviton at 1/3rd the price. No failures after 30 installs...
This product is, "GREAT". All you do is plug it in and it works first time every time. (Not like some others I have tried!!!!) Where else can you get what you paid for? THANKS HP !
My tracfone has worked out good so far. Customer service is fine and the free voicemail was easy to set up and use. If you decide to get a tracfone, please email me for a quick referral before activating it- we each will get 120 free minutes from the 'refer a friend' program. I'll also send you the simple instructions to follow. I've used Tracfone for quite a while, so i should be able to answer any questions you might have.ps even if you have activated in the last few weeks i should be able to get us the free minutes.
To me, this is the best CD Player for its price range... I got it for my dad and it sounds just as good as mine (which I paid over 250 for)Heck, it plays MP3s, its very powerful and clean, also has that iPlug thing (not that I care about it), what more do you want for less than 100 bucks? Stop looking around and buy this one, its beautiful.(All my dad wanted is a cd player that wont skip if he hits a bump or anything like it [so I made him slam it with his hand a few times... didnt skip once :D, I wouldn't recommend doing this though]. But it turned out to be more than what he wanted :P)
I ordered this for the extra rechargeable batteries. The kit comes with the recharger, which plugs directly into the wall, no cords to loose or get tangled up. The batteries charged very quickly, less than 2 hours to fully charge the new batteries.The case is very handy. It has two pockets in the case itself, the smaller one holds the camera very secure. The larger pocket can hold other items you may wish to carry with you when on vacation, eliminating the need for a seperate purse or tote.The larger pocket can also hold both the docking station and the charger, so you can use this case for storage of the entire camera system, if you so choose.I would recommend this to anyone who has a Kodak camera, or who has a camera that those batteries will fit.
I just purchsed the Infinity 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. This system delivers in all respects. It includes 4 Primus 140 bookshelf/sattelites and one center speaker as well as the sub (PS-8). 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 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.
Gave our 14-year-old daughter this docking station for early Christmas present and it is nice. Setup and operation must be simple because she's never asked a single question. Sound quality is great - better than any boom box we purchased for her in the past. A little pricey for a docking station and fm radio compared to all the ipod products out there but I have no knowledge of their quality. This station does have a remote which is obviously handy for laying around in bed while playing your Zen that sits on your dresser. She controls all sound functions plus can search her play list with it. $170 was more than I thought I'd have to pay but there are few choices for the Zen mp3 players. I am happy with the sound and quality of the product though.
The V-moda people have out-done themselves. These earbuds offer great bass and also have very clear mids and highs. i am extremely happy with this product and strongly suggest this product to everyone with an ipod!
Besides Taiyo Yuden brand DVD media which are always highly rated. Verbatims are held in high regard. I have tried Sony, Maxell, Memorex, TDK... all of the usual supects and Verbatims is my media of choice. I have gone through two 50 disk spindles and can't recall getting any errors. If you find a good price stock up on these. great buy.
If you get this- definitely get a 256K card for detail maps and the car kit; I keep all of New England and the eastern seaboard down to Washington DC on mine. It works well as a GPS and the spoken directions are excellent- almost all the time. Once in a while it seems to "get confused",so do not have this as your only source of guidance; you need to know those few times it "gets confused". The GPS was invaluable last night when a detour in an unknown neighborhood dumped me in strange territory with little logic to the streets; the GPS guided me right through the maze. More recently it took me through strange parts of Washington, DC in heavy traffic, always keeping me in the correct lanes for the next turns.Before upgrading to software release 2 there was a static electricity problem causing hard resets, but that appears solved wtih release 2. Garmin seems to have wrestled with and solved the problem in good time; they could be more forthright that the reset problem existed and that they do have a solution.It is definitely bigger in the pocket than simple palm powered PDA's, but still small enough not to be a problem. However, I never try to carry it in a shirt pocket; too easy to have it fall out; I use a front pants pocket with the glass facing in towards my leg which seems to protect the most vulnerable parts.Now that the reset problem is solved it is a beautiful thing. The only question in my mind now is whether combning the palm and the GPS is the best route- for some a combination phone and Palm, and a dedicated GPS, might be a better combination.
The housing is well constructed of Aluminum with easy to follow instructions. The housing acts as a Heat Sink, and draws the heat from the drive and disperses it without the need for a fan (Units (3) all have 2Tb WD drives installed and after operating for 72 hours, units were still room temp.). Brushed Aluminum housing is clearly designed to match the look of the Apple Mac Pro series machines. Unit comes with feet and stand so it can operate upright or sideways. As usual, Fair price. Great product. Fast Delivery. Very pleased.
I am delighted with this product...it enables me to work on my laptop without reflections or glare which means I can now take it outdoors on a sunny day and see the screen with no problem. If privacy were an issue it would certainly provide that as well. Even working indoors is so much easier on the eyes with the filter in place. I leave it on all the time now!
I use these for my embroidery machine which has a floppy drive to read the embroidery files. It is stupid to stop making these when there are people out there that still use this technology. I resent being forced to buy new equipment because some politician agrees with some tree hugger the product is bad for the environment.
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.
It works fine with ArtixScan 1100 Microtek scanner and VueScan on Windows XP Pro.
I got this system about eight months ago and I have been very pleased with it. I do have a few complaints about it, however. My first complaint is the horrible remote, which never becomes intuitive no matter how much you use it. The chapter skip buttons and the fast forward buttons are one in the same. To fast forward you have to hold the chapter skip button for a few seconds. If you don't hold it long enough, you end up skipping a chapter when you simply wanted to fast forward. The fast forwarding, however, is very good, allowing up to 32x normal play speed.Another complaint I have is the optical input. I had read that the sound lags behind the video, and I was dismayed to discover it was true. It can be very severe, like a couple of seconds. Then I discovered a way to correct it. All you have to do is pause and unpause the input source, and they will be synched. I tested this by connecting my PS2 and used it as a DVD player. The Samsung lost synch when starting a movie or skipping chapters, but after one pause and unpause of the PS2, remained perfectly synchronized.Another complaint I have is that the rear channel sound during Dolby ProLogic II surround playback is too low in volume. You can edit the sound, though, to increase the volume to the rear speakers, and the unit remembers these values after it is turned off. I also found the Dolby Prologic II mode to be useless for anything but video games (which is what I use it for - and it is great). It makes music and tv sound like crap, so don't go out of your way to get Dolby Prologic II support if you don't intend to use it for gaming.Even though I have some complaints about this system, I am still glad that I bought it, especially for the price that I paid; however, a lot has changed in the past eight months and many other players are offering similar features in this price range. This player is good, but it is not so good that you would not want to seriously investigate other buying options.
This is a great little printer for the money.... I couldn't believe my eyes when I first found it. The pictures come out on a standerd 4x6 print paper. The paper is slightly expensive and price per print is slighly higher compared to going in and just ordering prints from another place (like kodak print center). I figured about 0.57$ compared to 0.09$. The benefit is that you can make sure that your prints actually turn out so you have close to a 100% success print rate. I know what I'm getting and I'm getting it right away... no waiting a week for the stuff to show up in the mail. The one draw back I found is that the colors sometimes come out over corrected but I just need to find a way through the drive to stop that from happening... Reds come out overwhelming and whites are sometimes blinding.
Love it!With a 2 hour commute each way-- I arrive at the office door with my reports complete and emails answered! Recorder is of good quality and the recognition is amazing. Very cool product.
It is OK for the bucks (not excellent though).You need some tunings for each joint to make it work.
This is a nice solid bag with room to spare inside for about 2 stands, some accessories like umbrellas and holder attachements, etc.. Construction is solid its made of nylon, it lacks heavy padding though, I use it just to carry things and I don't bang up my equipment so I'm fine with it.
**Update - one year later**Still going strong and I've replaced the first needle that came with it once, as I bent it by constantly cleaning the build-up when it happens on the stylus, from dirty records with my finger! (dumb) I've since gone out and bought proper record cleaning solution and brushes (including a stylus brush) to keep everything clean. Dust and residue you can't really see cause a lot of the surface noise and "pops." This is my final struggle with even near mint or hardly-played, clean vinyl.The needles for this model are quite flimsy, so just be careful, again the automatic arm helps tremendously and is a must, as is the dust cover.You can buy replacement needles on Ebay - just search "ION TTUSB05" Replacement Needles, and there are plenty out there - about $26 for two replacement needles.I now have transfered my entire vinyl collection to my PC, into MP3 format. The easiest way to do this is to use Audacity and install it's MP3 plug-in, which you can download for free on the web.I have yet to try and adjust the tone arm weight, but will be doing that next (see separate, later review for how to do so). It still sounds great without the adjustment and I see no real reason to spend hundreds of dollars right now, on an audiophile turntable, but may do so in the future. I've learned a lot from this turntable!It's probably the best $100 range USB turntable out there.---------------------------------Really the only knock on this model is that it's ultimately pretty fragile and everything's lightweight plastic. But it's still sharp looking, and solid enough along with the plastic cover, to be one of the nicest USB turntables on the market. I bought this because it came with a cover, and was in my price range.The platter does spin unevenly (up and down motion as if warped slightly) but this doesn't affect the sound quality.The semi-auto needle arm is a nice touch, making sure you never have to manually set the stylus on the vinyl.I am not as interested in recording MP3's from my albums, as much as I am listening to them conveniently through my PC, and this turntable allows me to do just that. And the vinyl records sound great on my PC, depending on the quality of the record's condition of course.I have missed "listening to records" like I did for so long as a kid when I first fell in love with music, and collecting the big albums full of information and pictures. And then there's the earthy qualities of vinyl recordings without heavy digital remastering, as they were meant to be heard.But really it's just a different way of listening to music again, I have become a channel surfer when it comes to music, due to the way digital music is delivered these days. But many, many classic LP's are worth listening to as a whole, one at a time, I've missed that.I run Vista with an Xi-Fi Audio Extreme PCI sound card, with a 3 piece Bose speaker system (Companion 3), and use the USB connection. I have to play it through Audacity, and am still able to use the Creative soundcard's effects to tweak the sound.Burning songs to files is laborious, not necessarily difficult once you get the hang of Audacity, but time consuming. It is nice to have your own "ripped straight from vinyl" MP3 collection, with minimal cleaning up, but not necessarily worth my time, as most of my LP's are also available digitally.Definitely recommend this model if you plan to rip songs or listen to albums through your PC.
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.
I am quite happy with this turntable. It is making a simple job out of a stack of vinyl transfers, though it does take some time to clean up the recording. I'm using the Audacity software (which is freeware, btw) that was bundled with it. It's pretty powerful for noise removal and editing, but not as straightforward as one might wish. I had hoped to use the Gracenote software to auto-label the tracks, but you can't have everything. I like the fact that no additional preamp is needed, but I tend to agree with others who thought the platen of the turntable is a little light. Overall it's a good price for what you get.
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.
Windows 7 professional could not install the device driver so I never got this to work. Send back for a refund. Tried driver downloaded from startech.com and it runs for a few minutes and then I get an error telling me a .inf file is not found. Tried several times with the device plugged in and not plugged in, got the same error no matter what. I'll stick to usb to serial devices that use the FTDI chip set, they work with windows 7.
Functional product. Small speakers like this will never give you really good sound, but if you want the ability to charge your iPod and listen to music someplace where you don't have a real stereo system, it gets the job done. The only annoyance I have with it is that it does not have an external earphone jack. This isn't horrible, because you can plug a jack into the top of the iPod, but it is a little annoying since you have to swing the speakers back in order to get access to the jack on the top of the iPod. It would have been nice if the engineers over at Polk had thought of this and added a simple audio out jack to the back or side of the system.
I primarily use binoculars for amateur astronomy. And, I am still quite new to the hobby-started in March 2010. I believe that these binoculars are great for beginners in skygazing. On an exceptionally clear night, and holding still, you can see Jupiter's moons. You'll definitely see Pleiades, Orion Nebula, Beehive Cluster, and Venus, to name a few.I have several pairs of binoculars (including Bushnell 10x50) and after reading an astronomy site, I noticed that Nikon 16x50 was mentioned an awful lot. I decided to give them a try, and I didn't really see a difference between the Nikons and Bushnell, so, the Nikons went back in less than 24 hours, and I traded them here at Amazon for the 20x50s.My strong advice to beginners is not to purchase a pair of high end binoculars at first, unless you have a dual purpose for them. Bushnell will pull through for you!
I'm new to photography and spending this much on a flash is a big deal to me given that I already have an onboard flash. Big difference in performance though. It really does make you photo look more professional. People often say that the equipment doesn't make good photos but it's the photographer. There is definitely truth to that, but if you need a flash, this flash is better than your onboard. I promise.Also, get a diffuser. Directly on someone or directly bounced still seems harsh to me. I have this one:Stofen OM-EW Omni Bounce For Canon 430EX White
Bought the CVR400 case for a new Dell E1505. This computer, with a 15 inch screen, will not fit into the padded sleeve. It does fit into the case (barely), so I will go ahead and use the case since it has other useful features and I don't consider the padding essential. It appears to me that a fairly thin computer with a 15 inch screen might fit into the sleeve.Note that Amazon displays the same reviews for the CVR 200 case, the CVR400 case, the CVR217 case, and the CVR600 backpack (and who knows what else) even though they are all completely different products, so don't get confused when some of the descriptions don't fit.
This seems to work just fine. It is small enough to fit behind the tv stand and not be seen.Looks to be of good quality.
I first purchased this cooler for my brother who is a painter. It is perfect for cold drinks for him to take to work with him. The radio has a great sound and he loves it. So I bought one for my brother-in-law who is in construction - he loves his too, so I am back to buy another one. They make great gifts.
I bought this player for my wife for Christmas. It blew away all of her expectations, and mine. She had never heard of a Zen. She thought the only players on the market were iPod. She really loves the subtle pink color. It is a great device, plays amazing videos and has awesome sound. The navigation is intuitive. At first the center paw pad was tricky to get used to. It's very sensitive and has a bit of a learning curve. When the center pad is used in a pawing motion it is very easy to incidentally press the center button. This causes much erratic behavior and frustrations. Gently tapping the pad makes it work flawlessly.I did a lot of research of all the players on the market before putting any money into one. I also didn't want to buy into the iPod hype. This player is far better in many ways. Just read the reviews of iPod owners and they'll tell you.I would say the only negative side of the Zen is no removable battery. Battery life is great, but the option of replacing a dead battery would be nice. I would highly recommend buying the Zen over an iPod any day.
Was dead on arrival. Tech Support was very helpful & replaced with the current version promptly.
Great product when taking photos with flash, especially indoors. The Omni-bounce diffuses light in all directions which in return bounce off from walls and ceilings giving a smooth uniform light.There is not much use trying this in open spaces or outdoors.
This is my second flash MP3 player and this little device really rocks! I like the fact that there are no cards to deal with as the mb storage is all integrated in this tiny thing. The sound is really good; it has an equalizer with a custom setting so that you can set how you like it. The FM radio is ok, I haven't used it much though. I did have some trouble putting music on it as it refused to take more than 110 music files, this was resolved when I created a new file and was able to put an additional 130 songs in it (wma). Overall, I like the whole package, tiny, but packs a punch. I don't use the earbuds as I prefer traditional headphones. A great buy for less than $120.
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.
The image for this product is of a older version, but is actually version 6 of the card. Called Amazon to see what version they where selling the older version of v6, they where unsure because SIIG apparently uses the same model numbers for different hardware revisions. The support guy went and noted that the images where different from the manufacturer's site and told me that if it was the older version, everything to return would be paid for.Upon receiving, I was able to verify it was v.6 thanks to the handy sticker on the card. The only problem i had when installing the card was the end where it hooks into the actual computer case was bent to far. I'm not sure if it was the computer case or the card but a quick squeeze with the pliers and it was good to go.
This GPS has saved me a lot of time and effort finding my way aroundplaces I have never been. It has also made driving in stange places alot safer, and the bluetooth makes using the phone safer while driving.I would have missed my daughters house last December if I hadn't had it.It's been a great buy and time saver. If you are going some place youhave never been I suggest you buy it.Ben
easy to install.looks good and sounds great!!!! fit my 99 Saturn SL2, witch amazon said they would not.i can turn the volume all the way up and they sound good!!!
I don't know why this bag doesnt have more ratings. I used it when I started learning photography with the nikon d80 and it was an expensive bag then, now its like 35 bucks and its a steal if you ask me. the quality is still awesome. not sure if it was someone who reviewed this item or I am mistaking it for some other bag review but someone said the buckle broke and the bag dropped to the ground. well i stuck a magnet to the bag's bucle and it is magnetic and also the hooks from the srap are obviouly metal so if it was someone reviewing this bag very slim chance the buckle broke, but makybe i was confusing that review with another bag...anyways the quality is top notch and my original rezo 180 served me well years back when i started and it held up to a handful of weddings, modeling shoots and family portraits and a couple of senoir portraits so...I have confidence and have field tested it. 5stars!
I bought these speakers as a gift for my daughter. She wanted them to use with her laptop at college. Would definitely buy again. She is very happy with them.
I was very satisfied with the vendor, no problem. But the product itself left much to be desired. I already had/have one Barking Dog Alarm. It works great. However, this new one, although it looks precisely the same, isn't. The "voice" of the dog apparently has undergone some changes in manufacturing, and the barking has degraded. The quality isn't there. I would not recommend this product to anyone unless the flaw is corrected. The vendor was very good to work with, though, and returned my money quickly.
I thought about buying something a little cheaper, but saw the high ratings that others gave this turntable. They were right. It's solid and will last for years, and it has all the features you want if you haven't been playing your vinyl collection.
I recently purchased a new 30" Samsung monitor, and I'm very pleased. There were no dead pixels on my unit and the image is crisp. Best of all, Samsung hasn't jumped on the glossy screen bandwagon. The most annoying and brain-dead thing a monitor manufacturer could do is make a glossy screen where you can see your reflection, or a glossy case that shows dust and fingerprints. This unit is neither. I have had two Samsungs monitors in the past, the first in 2004, and they both still work great in 2008.
I bought the SkyFi2 abou 9 months ago. I went to Fry's and was immediately drawm to the larger display. I wound up buying from Amazon because it was $50 less. The unit is awesome. I have a motorhome that I wanted to have it to use in there and its critical that I do not play with dials, etc.. while I am driving. This unit makes it easier to see with the larger display and the construction feels better as well.So far, the SKyfi3 seems to be the best for XM units that offer the versatility of home and car as well as portability.
I just recently purchased 2 computers; one Mac and one Dell; to add to my existing WiFi network. I had been using an HP all in one and wanted to be able to print with all of my computers on it through the WiFi network. I purchased a Linksys print server and ended up with a day of frustration. The Linksys software crashed both my new Dell and my old computer and it was worthless with respect to the Mac. I ended up returning it for this Lexmark printer. The setup for this printer was flawless. Not only on the PCs, but the Mac as well. Total time was about 20 minutes. I don't know about how the printer will last over time, but I would recommend the folks who don't have WiFi printing as yet (HP and Canon) to copy the ease of setup.
Pros :1.) It is small in size.2.) It efficiently handles multiple wireless connections with optimum speed.3.) Has a good range.4.) Nothing to be done to set it up. Just plug the wires in the correct place.If you dont want to configure the security part, you need to do nothing but plug the wires.5.) Customer Service which operates from India is excellent.6.) Comes with a lifetime warranty.(That guarantees the quality)7.) Amazon offers the cheapest price for this device.Cons:I dont see any.Detailed Review:I have been using Belkin products ranging from Wireless routers to Bluetooth dongles to Ipod Skins. And each time I must say that they are the best in quality and service.Well, you really dont need service in first place. but if you need, they are good with that too.I experienced this router at atleast 3 different places at my friends. We used to share wireless connection among 6-8 people and it was always outstanding.When I bought it from Amazon, I saw that the average rating is 3 for this router. I really dont know why this excellent product has been given low ratings by the users. Since I had personally witnessed the usage of this product, I took no time to order it when I needed to setup a wireless network at my parent's house. Since they aren't techno-savvy, it is the best for them.I downloaded a new version of Firmware from Belkin's site which started giving me some problems. When I called up the Customer Service and told them the symptoms, in no time they identified that the problem was due to the newly installed version . So, they asked me to install a newer version and since then everything is running like a charm.
These Pyle speakers were very cheap yet very crisp sounding at the same time. They're not too loud but if you don't have your music blaring all the time yet still want to hear a nice clean sound these speakers are the way to go. I've had them for about 1 month and they are used often. I am never in my car without the music on and they have yet to fail me. Overall, they are of excellent quality for the very cheap price!
I look and try to figure out if the good opinions outweigh the bad. After only 3 hours of owning this product, I should have listened to the negative comments. They are all true.I bought the Cd-writer and was unable to install the driver needed for the USB port. I went through the instructions, read through the troubleshooting guide, and then, when all of that failed, I called Customer Support. This was even more disastrous. First of all, its a number in Montana that isn't listed in the booklets (you need to search the web). What they tell me is that they find that this specific CD-Writer is often not compatible with my type of laptop (and they don't know why) -- they basically told me to return it, since it will be no good. Now, according to the box and instructions, my computer should be perfectly equipped for this...but NO!!! To add, the competence level at HP's customer support is extremely low. Now I am off to find another one.... (not HP)Do yourself a favor and stay away from HP -- don't waste valuable time with them.
..for a company I've never heard of. It's performance is almost on par with the top of the like SanDisk compact flash I purchased for my camera.
This version (cu550) is a great product. The bluetooth function works great, the directions work great and its simplicity is amazing....its a shame there not making them any more...
Only lasted three years. Blue Screen- no support from Zenith or LG... STAY AWAY from all LG products.
I have looked and listened to several PC speakers. These were by far the best. I read here that some have had problems with these speakers. Not me. The sound is amazing. The sub puts out more bass than my home sound system worth $2600. If you want good, crisp, and that wake up the neighbors boom, these are the speakers for you
These are great for the gym or walking outside. They are comfortable and don't slip off. They're very light and have a slim design.
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 was looking for a scanner to scan two huge boxes of old familyphotos. cant beat the price. its small but great for scanningprints. I like the no power-block to keep down on the clutter. andI must rave about the auto-crop feature... its exactly what I needed.if I scan, say, 4 old photos at once it detects the seperate imagesand auto-crops them into their own files. a huge time saver so nowI dont have to do the cropping by hand in photoshop.BUT I returned the lide25 for the lide90 cuz it just wasnt fast enuff.its usb 1.1. a 600 dpi scan took 120 seconds which just isnt going towork for a huge box of photos. a 300 dpi scan is 60 seconds but stillnot faster enuff. I also couldnt find a way to select any dpi between300 and 600 if I wanted to do auto-crop so 600 it is. I wish it wouldallow me to pick 400 dpi.great scanner if you dont care about the speed.
Z22 is a no non-sence PDA with all the basic features I need or desire. My primary need is scheduling. It does a good job for me.
I bought this pressure cooker because I knew presto was a good brand. I had an aluminum one for years. When I decided to stop cooking with aluminum I bought a stainless steel one made by a different company. I had numerous problems with that product. So, I finally got it right. I love it and our favorite thing to make in it comes out perfect every time. That would be stuffed artichokes!!!!! yummy
I have replaced this product 4 times in one year. It is only a matter of time before one speaker stops working. This product looks and works great when it works but the quality is the worst I have ever seen. It starts shorting at the connection point to your device within 2-3 months of purchase. I do not recommned this product to anyone.The company must know about it but they have not made any attempts to fix their problem.
First let me say that I love the product. I bought two as gifts and one for myself. Great product! But I bought it and paid to have it sent 3 day shipping so it would be here in plenty of time for Christmas. It didn't ship out for a week and then took 5 days to get here. I contacted the company by e-mail to cancel my order two days before it shipped, since I hadn't hear about it shipping yet. I got no reply. After I got e-mail conformation that it had shipped I tried to contact them again....I have still not recieved a reply.....
The ipod shuffle is an awesome little device. Especially if you are taking it to the gym. Be aware though that if you do not have a high powered usb 2.0 port, the shuffle will not be recognized by your computer and you will need to buy one and install it. This will cost you around $40 and if you can't install yourself, then you will have to pay install fees also.
These CDs work great, as they should. I have burned several audio files to them, and have not had a problem with any of them, either in the burning process or the playing process. If you need CDs, I would certainly recommend these.
Very good product which came in perfectly packed and was easy to install. I definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a HD.
This product is awsome. The pictures are clear and when print the pics look like there were done in a photo shop.
Got it today. As many reviewers wrote, it's quite comfortable on head, and I have no problems wearing it for long hours. The noise-blocking capability is naturally compromised by the slightly loose ear pads. I can still hear my co-workers talking (though not clearly know what they are talking about) while listening to music. Overall, this is a great earphone, if you are not looking for a terrific noise bloker. The price is reasonable, $25.73. Feeling kind of wierd seeing Amazon keep changing the price.
If you want to see channels 9 to 13, this impressive-looking antenna won't get them. . . Yet. (Some of the low-end stations may soon transmit within this antenna's spectrum soon). Otherwise, nice reception.
This speedlite was one of the best purchases I have made. It is excellent for low-light conditions and is pretty simple to operate, even without reading the manual. Feels secure when locked onto camera body. I use bounce flash and the quality of my photos has increased significantly without having to rely on the built-in flash on my Rebel. Worth every penny.
Good little product. Works well on Skype and has good full screen resolution. It doesn't support all the software features I would have liked so if you enjoy playing around with fun image features (ie turning yourself into a talking dinosaur) then I'd recommend the next model up.
I was a bit sceptical as to how well this would work but am pleased with the results so far. The audio quality is very good but not perfect. It's very easy to use. So far, I have only used it in areas where an open FM frequency was readily available. If you are in New York, LA, etc. that could be an issue but I'm very happy with mine.
I bought this memory about one month ago and it's working without any problem till now ;-)
You get the best of point-and-shoot or go fully manual, or anywhere in between. Great zoom, great macros, easy to use controls, suprisingly light weight and compact! Does really well with low light, stops action well. All around great camera. (This is th 9th digital I have bought)
I ordered this for my mother. It was very simply to upload our pictures onto it. Not one technical problem. The screen is larger than every other one we looked at. It is clear, bright, and easy to turn on and off. I am very pleased and would highly recommend this product.
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!!
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.
I couldnt wait to get one of these things and once i did, it caused me severe emotional distress for a few reasons:1) installation/use is overly complicated. i couldnt get the cd to do anything with my computer (or iTunes). then i got some customer support from griffin and i found out that all i had to do was take the stations off the cd... there was nothing to install! why call it an install cd? once it gets going, syncing it up with a station is pretty awkward. it takes a few tries to get good at it.2) the unit itself is way too sensitive. i expected to get some static when i bought it, simply because it was going through the radio. when i actually tried it, i found out that it would completely switch stations all by itself if you touched it or if it moved while it was working. fortunately it would jump back to the correct station once it was let alone. this wouldnt be such a big deal, except it would do this every time i shifted (i drive a manual trans so that happens a lot). needless to say that gets ultra-super irritating/frustrating.3) functionality. the aesthetic value of the iTrip is pretty good. unfortunately you cant use a couple of key features of the ipod when using the iTrip. the hold switch on the ipod is very important while listening to music. you cant turn this on while using the iTrip... so if something brushes across the ipod, all kinds of hastles can occur. also, (in all fairness, griffin warns you about this one) you cant use a charger while iTrip is in use. this can be a bummer on an extended trip. my other funcionality complaint is specific to compatability with the matias ipod armor. the ipod armor is awesome and tremendously protective. too bad i cant use it with the iTrip.i gave the iTrip a 2 instead of a 1 simply becuase the griffin customer service was awesome. they emailed me back promptly and were very helpful on the phone. the company is good, but this product could have been made WAY better.
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!
Update: June 30th 2009 ; Headphones are still working! 4 years strong. Only thing broken is the cushion on the metal band, but a fix and some krazy glue has done the trick. I would caution people that the price now is significantly more than what I bought it for back in the day. You can get the updated?remodel numbered? version(called k414p for less than these old models go for now)Update: Almost May 2008; Headphones are still working great, no lose parts, jack is fully functional, , no rattles, no problems what so ever. I've had these for almost 2 and a half years and these are probably one of the best investments I've made in portable audio.Update: Well, here's an update regarding these headphones, back when I wrote the original review below, I had the headphones for about a month, so roughly October of 2005. So, now its July 2006. The problems I occurred so far are as follows. After 5 months of use, the right transducer did come off the metal headband, fixing this wasn't a problem, just a touch of krazy glue and good as new. Another month later (February 2006) the jack wire came a little lose, but it didn't make a difference at all. July 1st, 2006, the jack finally gives way, I send them in for repair that same day. Within 6 days of shipping, AKG repair center honors my warranty with no problems and sends back a brand new pair of headphones. Now I didn't really take care of these cans after Dec. of 2005, in fact, I threw them into my backpack with 40 pounds worth of books. Remarkably, they held up, I used these on a daily basis. I would just like to reinforce that these are truly wonderful headphones, and so is the AKG service dept. There was no holding at the inquiry line for repairs, and they were very prompt in getting the headphones back as soon as possible. I have no doubt that if you actually take care of these headphones, they will certainly last past 2 years. Of course by using my 2 year warranty, I now only have a 90 day warranty on the new pair, but AKG makes it easy to purchase an extended warranty. I still highly recommend these headphones, they sound great, they're durable, and they're certainly backed by their manufacturer.PS: There is one review that claims these headphones are not warranted in the USA, Obviously not true, just ship them over to the Nashville Center if you run into any problems.Original Review: Nov. 2005So I got these headphones to replace my cheapo standard headphones that came with my dne-320blk cd player (sony pysc). By the way, that's a great cd player... The standard earbuds are marginal at best, they go loud but clarity just isnt there along with bass. But anyways, off to the k26 ps. So Akg is a great company, a harman product so it definately is up there quality wise. The cans themselves are made in China which is a letdown but then again, they're designed in Austria.Sound: These sound great for the price, the bass is a little over pronounced and is a tad muddy, not as tight as I would like it, but then again, that degree of tightness comes in more expensive headphones. Bass is overall good. Highs are flat, not as great, mids are perfect. And by the way, these play really loud, even the puniest little mp3 player won't have any trouble driving these. Coupled with a high sensitivity and low impedance these some extremely efficient headphones which means not only do you get loud music, but you also get to save on batteries for those of us who use standard alkalines.Durability: I've had these for 3 weeks and they're holding up quite well. But they certainly cannot be mistreated (ie. thrown into a backpack full of heavy textbooks. This will certainly break them. The weak point on these is where the transducer housings meat the hinge for the folding mechanism. If you put these in the designated headphone pouch, they'll be fine. I put them in an old tough binocular case just to be safe, the standard cheap zip bag for storage won't do much to protect them.Build: These have a metal headband with two pieces to adjust size. The hinges themselves are durable tough plastic. The actually part that connects the transducer housings to the hinges are a thin plastic. Otherwise, no annoying rattles that build up or anything like that. Clean sound.Comfortability: These are reasonably comfortable. More than 45 minutes may cause problems with some people. I have a large head so that might be the problem. These fit tight to seal out the noise nice and good. The pads that stop the metal headband from directly touching the head may cause some irritation as well. Once again, this is pending on your head and sensitivity. For those of you who just bought yours, they will get a little less harsh with usage, either you're getting used to the pain, or they're actually breaking in. Speaking of breaking in...Breaking In: So new headphones of a higher quality than [...] will usually need a good break in period, or period when you play music at normal listening levels, this shapes the diaphragms accordlingly to the manufacturer's intent. So a good 25 hours with these and the extreme overemphasation with bass should go away and that should tighten up as well. Highs should improve and mids should too.Value: So overall, there isn't much competition out there for these cans. In this price range probably the px100's and portapros but then again, those are open headphones. These are closed meaning they won't leak sound( good for libraries, study work) They also do a good job at blocking noise out passively, these are not active remember that, akg also offers a version with active noise cancelling but those are nearly impossible to get in the US and are gonna cost you alot more. So value wise these are excellent. They have a 2 year warranty so you're guaranteed that much.Conclusion: So overall, these are great. Good for the money, they block out noise well, they're good for public transportation, there really isn't much competition out there. Alot of people will say "but no, what about the px200's", but those really are not good, bass is terrible on those. Anyways , if you want a portable, sealed, foldable, semi-durable headphone with great sound quality for the money, buy these. Spend [...] more and your options expand tenfold.
Battery was fully charged; now my seven year old camera works as good as new. Received the battery two days earlier than the expected date...was great to receive so soon. Very happy with my purchase and the price was better than I had found anywhere else!!
I upgraded to Windows 7 and had to upgrade sound card. This card was in my price range and I was able to install it myself (middle-aged gardener-type person). It arrived sooner than expected and undamaged. What more could one ask for?
I bought this cable a week or so ago so I could listen to music on my computer at work (most regular headphones don't have a cord long enough to reach all the way down to a computer tower under my desk and still allow any sort of comfort or flexibility of movement). And it. Is. Awful. There's only one thing I need a headphone extension cord to do, which is conduct sound from my computer to the set of headphones I plug in, and at this, it fails. I've tried two different sets of headphones and with both I run into problems maintaining the connection at the female end: if I move the cord even the tiniest bit, I lose half the sound. Suddenly only one headphone works, or the vocal track is gone, or there's no bass, and the quality is about on par with a tinny AM radio station on the mono speaker setting, and all the depth and any reason for wanting to listen to music is gone. Then I have to play with the connection, pressing the headphone jack in tightly, to get the sound to come back, and the second I put it down, I lose it again. Kinda frustrating.I know it's a bit much to be ticked off over a $4 product, but shipping was another $5 or so, and the amount of frustration I've since experienced has made me want to at least warn other people so it doesn't happen to them. If you need a headphone extension cable, don't buy this one.
....for that perfect little sound system. Sturdy, well-made to protect the traveling Bose sound dock and all of its accoutrements. Secured pockets inside built to hold your iPod and the remote that comes with the Bose unit. Also includes a shoulder strap as an alternative to simply using the handle. You simple CANNOT buy the sound dock without the case. I am very happy with it, and it was a great buy.DYB
The pits. The whole point of this kind of unit is to provide a quick, simple backup solution. This unit worked a couple of times on my system, then started freezing the computer every time I tried to use it. Nice idea -- a backup solution that helps you LOSE data. Ugh.
We just recently bought a Sony CyberShot camera and a couple of the Sony memory sticks. We decided a reader would be handier than hooking up the camera and draining its battery. Read a review on this Lexar reader and was impressed with its price compared to Sony's reader. The documentation told me to just plug it in to USB port and go, and it was that easy. No glitches! I'd highly recommend this to anyone.
The quality of this item is superior to what I thought it would be. The quick release plate, though, is not the best.
Purchased at Office Max for $55. Using this bag for the new Lenovo G520 15.3in laptop. Fits perfectly. The only con I see is that the strap is not removable. My intent was to find a bag that gave me nearly the space of a backpack but looked professional and this hit the nail on the head. You can always upgrade to roller bags and have a little more space but then you will look like an old person. If you want a breifcase bag with enough room for a book or two and a binder, this will do the job. I don't think it would fit a 17in laptop...FYI.
Had it up and running in minutes, and I'm a first time user after all these years! Came with excellent software that did the work for me. Also, Really fast delivery on the order, in fact it suprised me. Would recommend this unit to anyone intrested.
I really liked the Canon metal neck strap. Even if it was meant for Elph cameras, it fit perfectly into my Powershot camera. I guess as long as it is a Canon digital camera, it will... Also, I did not have to wait long for my item to be shipped and delivered.
Connecting my old VCR to a new HDTV which required a AV cable with an AV mini plug and RCA plugs. I called to ask if the cable I found had the right mini plug tip configuration, but my call was never returned. I ordered the plug anyway and found it to be perfect. The cable was of exceptional quality and the resulting picture was excellant. I highly recommend their products.
I agree with tmax. I also bought the Nikon 5200 and was not happy with it. The store that I returned it to had the Sony sitting there waiting for me to give it a try. I really liked the Nikon 5200 for the overall &quot;cool&quot; factor, but when all was said and done, the Sony just plain old beat the pants off the Nikon as far as quality goes. The video was about the same, but the picture quality was far far superior. I need a camera that I can point and shoot - and still come up with good photos (without having to fiddle around with a bunch of settings). The Nikon took awful pictures. So, I'm keeping the Sony.
Despite insistence it can serve as access point, was unable to set up as such and technical support was horrible.
Manufactured of a soft gray felt like material, a tough leather bottom, and draw string closure at the top, this lens pouch helps protect your lens from dust and the elements. I store my lenses in a camera bag, and these cases fit nicely around the lens taking up little precious space.This case is meant for use with theCanon EF 135mm f/2L USM,EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM,EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM,EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, EF 50 F/1.0 L USM, andEF 85mm f/1.2L II USMlenses. These L lenses normally come with the case when sold new. There is no need to buy one as Amazon often suggests. However if your case is worn, replacing it to protect your lens is recommended.PROS:Protects your glass investmentCONS:I cannot think of any
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.
HP should stay out of the printer business. This is a prime example of poor R&D, and just pushing a product out to make a buck. Never had a good experience with an HP printer. I am in the IT field, so I have a lot of experience dealing with these buggers.
Exellent Nikon product. Dont try to use this battery with the Fuji s5 pro even though it looks the same in every way it will not work.
Easy to setup, strictly plug and play (XP &amp; ME). So far no problems at all, it has been 2 months. Sure can't argue with the price...I guess thats why it's kind of lightweight, but hey...it works really good!
After comparing this product and Monster speaker cable, I can tell this Pheonix 12 gauge is better than the over-priced monster one, which trickily does not mark "guage". Pheonix 16 gauge speaker cable is als ogood for surround speakers.
I should have paid more attention to the other reviews. This has got to be the most complicated vcr/dvd I have ever owned. It does take FOREVER to do anything, even turn on. Plan on having 15 or 20 minutes to get everything set up if you want to watch a movie or record anything. I finally was able to figure out how to use it and it does do a good job of recording and playback, although vcr playback isn't great. You have to use three remotes in order to playback or record anything and I am afraid to even try to set up a timed recording. I have not attempted that yet. Overall, I really don't like this product and would not recommend it.
Reliable, does the job and is undoubtly the easiest router to set up, even with security. Range is good I get full bars at my front door
I installed mine a few days ago, and it has been working wonderfully so far. I had it up and running, and burning my first CD within an hour. Granted, it's a bit slow (that's more due to the USB), and the HP software isn't the best, but it does what it's supposed to. I needed an external to attach to my laptop, and this seems to have been an excellent choice.
All I can say is:&quot;True&quot; plug n' play installation in less than 5 minutes+ No issues since install =A great solution for getting your wireless network up and running.I have not had a single issue with the product during installation or since, found the product documentation to be excellent, and am very happy I went wireless.
Got this camera dock to help charge my camera. It works fine. This is cheaper than at WalMart. Wish the camera had a plug in charger, rather than me having to purchase this charger separately. No problems with it.
Replaced the stock speakers in one of my cars with these cheap replacements.They sound good and are definately worth the price.Come with about 10 ft of speaker wire per speaker with the connectors attached and all the neccesary mounting screws.Also, from the research I've done, each speaker appears to be 150 RMS watts and 300 peak.
The Product deserves 4 stars as long as you don't upgrade to Windows 2000. I bought this camera for my wife one year ago and at the time it was a pleasant surprise to see how well it worked. About six months after we bought it our computer crashed and we lost everything - not too bad because it gave us the incentive to upgrade to Windows ME... that was a mistake because this great product is not compatible with anything past Windows 95/98. $400 dollars later we have a great camera which we can't use. We called Panasonic to inquire about an upgrade on the camera driver so that we could continue to enjoy the camera and they said &quot;that product is old and we are not working on upgrading the driver because we are working on a newer version of the camera.&quot; Well, needles to say, we are very upset at their reaction. The camera was sold to us in December 1999 and by December 2000 it became a useless object. If you are planning to upgrade your computer - DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM!!
Although it is inexpensibe the Flash Adapter does the job. I do have one issue with the product. The negitive contact on the shoe attachment only has a contact point on the top. In order to use my flash unit I had tomodify the unit by installing little brass contacts.
Works great with my Nortel M3xxx phone. Audio sounds great over this cable. I had bought the CSTD-08 which was the wrong cable for my Nortel phone initially. This cable fixed it all (I even tried to re-wire the 08 cable, but everything was super quiet on it and the microphone didn't work).
These cables worked out perfectly. As usual, Hosa cables are great. A bit pricey. But, not outrageous.I used these cables to connect my effects, inputs and outputs, etc directly to a patchbay. They work great.
Gives quite a bit of bass for 6.5 speakers. Deffinately ordering another pair to go in the front of my 04 gmc canyon
These are the best headphones I have ever owned. I've been able to stack them up against the Shure's some friends of mine own and we all agree the Ulimate Ears are the best. Money well spent.
Great cable. Gets the job done. It is a nice thick flexible yet sturdy cable.
I had a MR814 before, and it ran very well. Then I thought WGR614 should be doing good job too, but it turned out I am wrong -- it dropped me from day to day. I just put it in my garbage bin. No more Netgear!
Bought one for someone as a christmas gift and had nothing but problems. It started when i downloaded photos from my pc. It took several attempts for windows to recognize it in plug and play and after the picture quality was very disappointing.
Pretty good sound, has some base to it too, it's clear and so far works. Worth buying if don't want to spend more money!
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.
I wanted a small pressure cooker and this one was perfect. Not to mention affordable. Have used it a few times and it works great.
This is a basic pc cable it works on most computers and monitors and some printers. This is way cheaper here than in Walmart or another store so if you can wait for it in the mail do it will save you some extra $$$
I tried the 10 second test and it worked with no problems. You should always try this test because you certainly don't want to find out you have a problem when you need it to work.I have a mid size system (Athalon 2400+ and 19" monitor) and thought I could get away with a smaller UPS. I tried 350va, then 500, and then even a 725. None of them could handle my midlevel power requirements. Those smaller units are a thing of the past with the larger systems of the day.I also tried different brands and this Belkins unit provided the best reporting tools, most features, and USB or serial port connection (while CyberPower comes with a serial to USB adapter it did not work on my system). Also, despite what it says on the box and manual the Bulldog software (Belkin) DOES a desirable Save-As for open files but like CyberPower's software can only save files when the application supports the normal Save-as closing instructions (Microsoft style).At the current price of $$$$ (although shipping will kill you unless you have a big order) its the best deal out there in price and performance.
I am very very well pleased. How I was helped. I want to thank all of you, for helping me. And I will buy from you, a lot. I am sorry, that I gave a bad rate.Nick Roghair nickroghair@midlands.net
We received our camera very quickly! It was just as they advertised. Great shape, great deal! Although used, it performs just like new. We had a charger and battery from same model so it was just what we needed.
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!
I noticed all the negative feedback after purchasing this remote. I picked it up about a month ago, and have really enjoyed it. Took me all of 10 minutes to figure out how the various setup options worked, had it completely configured in about an hour. Didn't have any trouble with the learning function (perhaps those that did weren't holding the remotes properly as specified in the manual). All my equipment is working perfectly with this remote. Give it a chance, return it if you encounter the problems others are mentioning. Haven't had to change batteries either, or maxed out the memory yet.
I've been around car stereos my entire life. At my age, I've seen a lot come and go. In short, if you are looking for a great head unit that performs as well as Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Pioneer, etc., then this unit is it. I have this deck in my FJ Cruiser, along with 4 JL Audio 8" woofers, 2 sets of JL Audio components, and 4inch JL Audios in the dash. I am running a Fosgate amp on the woofers, and an Alphasonik amp on the components and dash speakers. My system is as clean and powerful as $10K+ plus systems I've heard. Get this unit - you will enjoy it.
This is a nice camera. It functions as it is advertised. I just wish it had a view finder. Even with the LCD brightness all the was up, I find it hard to use in bright sunlight.
I upgraded to this wireless router from a non-wireless model from Linksys. I was apprehensive about the reliability of a wireless network, but figured I would get some use out of it. Much to my delight, this router has provided more stability than the Linksys did.I play on-line internet games a lot, and I experienced random &quot;link-deaths&quot; with the Linksys. However, the problem has disappeared with the addition of this router. I am able to log-on to games like Everquest over a wireless connection, and stay connected for hours without any lag or server disconnections.Range is great. I have the router in my basement on the far west wide of the house, and Im still able to get a strong signal upstairs on the east side of the property. That is a distance of 80 feet, through a floor and 3 walls.Set up was very easy on Windows XP. Everything just plugged in and started working. My wireless laptop quickly found and hooked into the Netgear wireless network.
Purchased 2 1Gig modules to replace the a pair of 256meg modules in my 5 yr old dell. They were a little hard to get to snap in. It took more pressure than I thought. But it booted right up, regognized the 2 Gig of memory. It has greatly improved speed and performance of what had become a dog slow PC. I would recomend this product to revitalize an old PC! No complaints.
Definitely is a lot better than the OEM battery. I get an average of 9 hours with this little guy, so definitely a great purchase.
Generally I am very happy with the Microtek projector. This is the second projector my company has purchased this year. The first was much more expensive than this one but they seem to have the same technical specifications. The Microtek is a little bigger, about the size of a thick laptop, but it isn't heavy at all. The only feature I wish the Microtek had is a laser pointer on the remote.
Good sound, decent bass, comfortable. Trouble is they're whistles. This makes them unsuitable for listening to quiet music outdoors unless the air is fairly still or you just don't mind. If you like loud music, or even quiet music on the moody or apocalyptic side, go for it.
I have to say that these are great. The bass enhancement was my main reason for buying them because I listen to a lot of techno music. The sound is very good, Yes you loose some high end when you have so much bass, but it's not that bad at all.The noise isolation is amazing and it gives an added benefit. When you use IEMs, you don't need a lot of volume to hear. That means you can protect your hearing. Everything around you is blocked out so well that you can use a small amount of volume. Even the weakest mp3 player can give you plenty of volume on these, so be careful. Always make sure the volume is down before putting them in.I think these are well made, but you always have to handle this kind of product carefully. It's meant to be babied, not slung around and wrap tightly around things. I bought mine when they first came out and they are still working just perfectly.The company even sent me a new silicone cable wrapper after I broke the tip off of mine.I have used these as dj monitors a few times and they worked great for that.There are many budget range IEMS asking for your money these days. For bass I would tell you to buy this one over any other. For all around sound, I would say go with the ones made by 2XL.2XL 2X-002W Spoke Wrecking Ball In-Ear Headphones (Black,Green)
Purchasing RAM for older mac machines isn't terribly difficult. There are a number of manufacturers that manage to make a little money from people like myself looking to extend the life of the older machine. There are, however, a few manufacturers that rise to the top in terms of quality. PNY has that reputation and the four PC3200 DIMM modules I purchased have performed flawlessly.
with ease the first day you get it. No disk with hard-to-use software, no complicated instructions... just pure digital ease of use. This camera is amazing. We bought it to have something easy to carry and whip out to capture those moments that would otherise just flash by. After taking a few clips, it's easy as pie to just plug the camera directly into your USB port and download to your hard drive. Also easy... email those clips and share the moment with friends and family. Sure... you can take video with your cell phone these days, but how often do you really use it to save and share? Takes 30 minutes of video.Downside: Video, while fine for smaller screens, isn't the highest quality for large-screen viewing. Viewfinder can be hard to see in bright sunlight. Takes only 30 minutes of video before you have to download and clear.
I read some of the reviews on these speakers prior to purchasing and why I decided to go ahead and get them. Glad I did! Excellent sound out of them!
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 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.
Bought this remote along with the RF base unit (sold seperately). First, this is the only affordable out of the box RF set-up option I could find. It works flawlessly.The layout of the remote is well planned. Very easy to use. Very intuitive.Programming the remote is a little time consuming but straight-forward. I found the pre-programmed codes to not be perfect, so I always end up programming over them (so that you can change the buttons to be exactly what you want). There is no limit to what you can do, it is up to you how creative you want to make the macros. You can literally have it repeat any remote function by just pointing the old remote to this unit and pressing a few keys.I did not think that the Favorites button would be that big a feature, but it is a very nice bonus.In case anyone is interested, I have a Sony LCD TV, a NAD AV unit, a NAD DVD / CD multichanger, and a JVC Dish Network DVR. The unit works with all of them. It really does not matter the brand or type of device, it can literally learn anything.In short+'sVery easy to useBacklight is niceUnlimited programming capabilityRF (with seperate RF base unit) is awesome (can hide all AV units behind a closed door) and works instantlyAbout as intuitive a remote as you will find (The Harmony is nice too but lacks RF)Great value for the money-'sNo computer interface capabilityProgramming multiple remotes can be a minor chore, but only a one-time thing
High quality and features for pros!By Skylinenet from Santa Rosa, CA on 9/22/2006Pros:Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Great Resolution, Intuitive menus, Accurate Colors, Easy to learn featuresBest Uses:Special Events, Action Shots, Travel, PortraitsOh yeah! This is one sweet SLR. As a long-time SLR user switched to digital about 6 years ago I have owned 6 previous digital cameras and find number 7 to be the best in many ways. Ten point two megapixels at high speed with instant startup, Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged Case, Intuitive menus, and Easy to learn features make this a photog-addict's dream. Oh, did I mention affordable? Sure we have seen some pretty awesome DSLRs out there but cost has been prohibitive, until now.
Good for Price, but it dies after some time. Plan using it for a year or so.
I had a problem with dropouts in a recorded tape I was trying to digitize from my Canon camcorder. I was worried that there was something seriously wrong with it. So as a possible solution I ordered this cleaning tape.It arrived quickly and safely from the seller. I popped the tape into the camcorder and ran it for the recommended 10 seconds. Afterwards I put in the tape I was having dropouts on and the PROBLEM WAS SOLVED. The tape digitized successfully. I was so happy that this was a simple solution to the problem.I highly recommend this item for those having dropout problems with their Mini-DV-tape-based camcorders!
Hooked up a 12 power supply and connected to my 70s component stereo...Wow...tons of fun. Looking for a home kit with remote.Really hard to find
I purchased this enclosure because it was one of the few to include a fan, but the airflow is so low as to not provide any substantive cooling, and since the enclosure is plastic, there is little thermal coupling , as there would be with a metal enclosure. The included instructions claims only support for 300GB, but I was able to get a 400GB drive working. Instructions neglected to mention the drive MUST be jumpered for MASTER - Cable Select causes non-detection of the device under Windows XP pro. Plenty of screws PLUS screwdriver provided with product.
i was verry skeptical about this product at first.. but after getting it i saw the quality it was made with and was impressed its not made cheap,, it is a solid quality buld ,as far as sound :i have alwasys had big systems in all my cars/trucks, and im gowing out of that, but still want more then stock tweeters lol so i gave this baaslink 2 a try i have a mint 98 jeep and this lil sub goes far beyond just filling the gap this thing rocks i listen to rap rock country blues and clasical so i tested all ends of it.i would recomend this to any one who needs baase and dont want to fill there trunk it sounds great10-11-11here is an up date I have been using this sub for a week now have had it on max everything to see its breaking point...it still takeing the beating so i adjusted it to what i like to here and look foward to a long time listening to the subwell on 3rd week sub melted still and stoped moving i riped it apart and put a good sub wired to it and got a l7 and a real amp comming
The product was as described and came with all the bells and whistles. It was easy to install and very easy to use. The instruction manual was a little short on instructions but the unit helped you get all the items available to your notice
I am stunned by the quality of the Bose sound. I so wish I hadn't waited so long to purchase a Bose. I would absolutely highly recommend this product. Amazing....
Okay I love this headphones, they sound amazing, they are really really good, however the cord is really long, is kinda annoying... but I guess that this could be a good thing for other people. I have no complaints maybe that cord is gonna get handy someday, so far I have it wrapped and is AMAZING... LOVE IT!!!!
I needed a good, reliable mouse with a PS/2 connection for my KVM switch. This mouse works very well and is solid. I was looking to buy a Logitech as that is the brand of most of my computer peripherials, and the oldest item is about 10 years old and still works like new. I was glad to find this product and it was only $7 with free shipping! The seller shipped the item fast and decently packaged.If you are looking for a good quality PS/2 mouse, I would definately reccomend this product, or any Logitech for that matter.
This is an excellent headphone overall, and one of those I have always wanted.Pros:1) As a monitor headphone, the frequency response is flat and thus provides accurate sound from the source. It does not have crazy bass or hi, but a more real sound. Sound was a little tight when I first open the package, but after a few days it becomes warm and flexible.2) Parts are replaceable such as wires and stuff, and made of rough materials, makes it a keeper.3) Small resistance, easy for a cd player or mp3 to drive.4) Can be fold up in several ways, save space when taking along.Cons:However nothing is perfect.1) My head is of medium size but it fits me a little too tight. Especially the first time I used it for an hour or so before it hurts and sours around my ear.2) It comes with a curly wire (1 meter), but it is a little short for me. Maybe because my receiver is behind the desk. If your computer is under the desk and have to be connected form the back, then it is not long enough.Overall:Excellent sound, good design, good value.
These BIC M-60 in-wall speakers sound great, nice clarity and imaging. I do recommend building Back boxes from 3/4" MDF board (36" x 14" x 3.5") and filling them with fiberglass insulation, or acoustic damping material to extend the Bass range downward. This of course is easier to do in new construction. I highly recommend these speakers. Fantastic value for a very reasonable price.
Same cap that came with the lens originally. I bought an aftermarket first and it is nowhere near the quality as the original. This cap snugs on the lens tight with a good seal and does not have bulky release tabs like the aftermarket; Those tabs catch when you're pulling camera in/out of bag. Highly recommended over aftermarket!
There is nothing to say really, I have no problems,I support 5 major formats, it is small, and user friendly. I would recommend this to anyone! I had this for about a year now and still no problems.
We have gotten a few of these and this one is the best. It is well made and it has a nice felt lining on the inside which will cut off glare. We love it.
The unit works quite well. The FM spectum here is pretty crowded but I was able to find 3 frequencies that I could use. It works best when you can find a frequency what is between two other empty slots. The only weakness is that the volume is somewhat weak and you have to adjust the radio volume up.
I bought two of these for our cordless landline phones. Ten months later, one is completely dead. The batteries that came with the phones lasted 8 years. I might buy Energizer again, but not from this seller. Beware, return policy is 30 days !!
i own a more expensive, higher mp powershot which is fantastic. i bougth this one for my 15-year-old granddaughter who is a great photographer. she is in love with the camera, the quality of the photos, the size, the features - she just loves it! i was quite pleased with the price.
Item shipped fast and was exactly what I wanted.
This is the third Maxtor OneTouch III that I have had the misfortune of dealing with. Today, the third one has died. No warning, just a clicking noise, and then the top white light starts to flash."kernel[0]: disk3s3: I/O error." is what you'll see in /var/log/system.log. I'm used to it because the other two units met with the same fate.Thank god for backups - but they're on a Western Digital unit. At least it still works, unlike these heaps of cow manure.
Don't! These headphones are perfect for what you need. If you are like 95% of people shopping for headphones and all you need is some headphones for your Ipod and sometimes your computer than you can do no better. I have purchased more expensive headphones and haven't been impressed. With these all you need is the headphones. Once you get better than these you need a headphone amp to even power them! Do yourself a favor and just stick with these. They are just right.
I bought this as an option to play my ipod in my car. It wasn't a good buy and didn't work well. It also didn't really fit nicely into my cigarette lighter so I don't use it at all.
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.
I purchased this digital photo frame for my boat where there was not enough wall space for family photos. It performs exactly as described and I'm basically very pleased with the device. It was easy to get the scanned photos onto a card and the DP-888 recognized them immediately.The appearance of the displayed photographs is excellent. They are bright and clear.I have not evaluated it for video or evaluated the sound system.One strong positive for this model in my application is that the power it needs is 12v DC so I was able to wire it directly into the boat's electrical system. This feature would also be important to anyone who wanted to use it in an RV.The lighter of the two wood frames is not the nicest wood and eventually I will replace with with one that is more consistent with the quality of woodwork on my boat.
Good speakers. Look as good as they sound. Nice clean, clear sound. A real asset to my show truck. Their only disadvantage, no face plates. I am afraid of hitting them with something. But being behind a seat, and being careful, they should be alright. Besides, I'd hate to hide them with covers.
I purchased a Linksys BEFW11S4 about a year ago and have been pretty happy with it, but when I saw the Netgear MR814 ... I decided to give it a try. The MR814 is about what I expected - a nice sleek design, great extras such as site blocking and Dynamic DNS support, and the ability to assign fixed addresses in the DHCP server. However, it does have some shortcomings when compared to the Linksys. The main problem is any type of configuration change results in the router rebooting, which is quite annoying if you make changes often. The port forwarding is a little confusing because it doesn't differentiate between TCP and UDP, and it lacks support for ranges. The DHCP server is a little limited too - namely there is no field for a WINS server, and no way to change the lease time. In comparison, the Linksys supported all these features, but did not do site blocking or Dynamic DNS.I doubt any of these shortcomings will be a problem for most basic home users, however advanced users may want go with the business-class FVM318, or just check out the Linksys models.
The backing will not come off even if you get it started. It tears part way through the removal. For the price I expected a lot better especially from Avery.
Me and my son are both into geocaching. Used to own a magellon and always had trouble getting info from geocaching.com to our gps however our garmin allows us to download straight to our gps. Kind of glad the magellon broke very happy with the garmin, I highly suggest them!!!
I bought this dirt cheap unit to try before spending more money on the Satechie Soundfly SD. The unit is noisy and subject to drop-out and hiss. Buy the Soundfly SD instead...I just did...and it rocks!
This camera fits in a small handbag or pocket. It is very easy to use and when connected to a printer, the pictures viewed on the camera's screen are printed as viewed. A good investment.
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!...
Bought used screen filter for my Apple Macpro 13&#34;, looks new, no scratches. Works and provide privacy while I'm in public places. Busy buddy tried to look into my screen, but not able to see my screen unless they're behind me. For the price of used filter, I can't complain, except the shipment fee was expensive for the price of the product.
I have always been into photography and lately want to expand my goals. This simple and cheap lighting kit was something I wanted to check out with the fact that I could experiment because it was so cheap. This review is being written from my second purchase of the lighting kit. I was unsure of the low wattage bulb that was offered with it but it, along with the umbrella kit is just fine. I purchased a background stand from here as well and now with this equipment...I need to upgrade my camera!!!
Although we have recently decided to call it quits, my wife of 10 years and I decided to give the ol' in-and-out one more go for old times sake. Now, the fires have been burning pretty low in this area of our relationship for years now, but I guess with our impending divorce my wife felt free to confess that she has been having a torrid affair with a salesman at the electronics store where we bought a TV a few years back. What's more, she said that their twice-weekly meetings have delved heavily into bondage, with a strong implication that perhaps I should give it a try.Never having done anything like that before, I was a bit hesitant at first, but something in me sort of snapped I guess, and in a moment I was searching frantically for something, anything suitable for trussing her up like a Christmas ham. I was getting desperate when I spied a bit of these new Denon cables peeking out from behind the entertainment center. I grabbed a loop of the cable and ripped it free of the equipment.As I went to work on the Missus, she moaned that the sheath material felt amazing against her skin and didn't chafe like the bargain cables her lover used in the back of the store. This was fine and all, but imagine my surprise when I plugged in MY cable and discovered she felt tighter than she has since our first kid! The claims of the purest experience possible from these cables is no joke, as my wife cried out that she felt like this was her first time again! I can't explain how, maybe it's the tin in the shield conductor, but the AKDL1s truly are something special.Since we made this discovery we've only left the house for more lube and to refill my script for Cialis. We could not be happier with these cables! Thanks Denon!
I bought this tv a month ago after having the samsung 56" 1080p for a week. My wife and daughter didn't like the samsung because it was too big and bright. I was willing to get rid of it because of the terrible picture it has in standard definition though I tried very hard to adjust the picture in, also lines in 4 by 3 set up bowed in. My understanding was that to get rid of this it need to be professionally calibrated ($500) Also, I couldn't get the contrast adjusted down enough to make out images in dark areas-don't know why, just couldn't. Also, though the colors were rich, they also seemed almost cartoonish. In scenes, in the first Star Wars movie, where there was large brownish areas(sand) the picture would distort or pixelate. I thought maybe it was the upconverting dvd player couldn't replicate the image correctly.Now, for the Sony. The picture is not as bright as the Samsung, though it can be adjusted to where it looks great. The colors are much more accurate than the Samsung. The distortion problem with the sand didn't happen with the Sony. Everything in hd looks fantastic. In standard definition I was able to adjust the tv to where the picture actually looks pretty good, which really surprised me. I see no reason for getting this tv calibrated. I noticed after a day or so of watching the samsung that my eyes started hurting-probably the brightness of the picture. Didn't happen with the Sony.All in all, this is a great tv.
Wonderful, bright image quality. Superb low light viewing of wildlife, fabulous night sky images. Yes, a little more heavy than 7X35's, and much brighter viewing. Works great for my wife and myself.
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.
I needeed a good converter for my portable scanner radio. I had tried other but they would not fit properly and would eventually fall out. This one works perfect and appears to a be a little better quality that others I have bought locally. This should do the job for you.Check out my video review (too larger to upload here)[...]Tom
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.
Cons of Griffin's iTrip:-external interference (urban environment only)-battery drain at high outputPros of Griffin's iTrip:-No additional power source needed-Size and weight (tiny and featherlight)-Digital FM tuning-Ease of useWhether you want to play music on your car stereo, or on the FM tuner of your home stereo, the ease of playing your iTrip could not be more effortless. A quick software load from cd-rom onto a personal computer updates iTunes with a special playlist allowing users to select almost any frequency in the FM spectrum for iTrip to broadcast on. The user can then reselect at any time a preferred FM frequency directly from the iPod interface.The range of the iTrip FM transmission depends upon your environment:--at home I can transmit at almost 20 feet with no apparent distortion or loss of signal to my home stereo.--In the car, where I use it 99% of the time, it must be placed near my FM tuner to combat interference from power lines, other iTrips (becoming uncommon), and maintain audio integrity. This is the environment of Washington D.C..--Less population density and electrical interference in your area will only improve the iTrip performance.The iTrip requires 50% volume output at a minimum from iPod for an effective signal, and suggests no more than 70% output. At a higher output, I found the iTrip can deplete a new iPod battery (Summer 2004) within 3.5 hours and distort audio quality. Griffin Tech.'s claim that the energy usage by iTrip is nominal may be an issue of dispute when applied to my personal experience.The iTrip requires no external power source other than directly siphoning iPod power using the headphone/audio output jacks. iTrip's size is that of a roll of coins, yet weighs as light as feather perched atop the iPod.WARNING: there are multiple versions of iTrip available on Amazon for different versions of the iPod (and iPod mini).
I have been using Verbatim Vinyl CD-Rs for more than a decade. The retro 45 rpm look always is appreciated by those receiving them. They're a bit more pricey than standard discs, but the effect is worth it. The vendor sent the materials in record time and the purchase was satisfactory in every way.Jammer
Having been engaged in 35mm photography for 32 years, I approached digital photography with great reluctance. I knew there would be an essential learning phase with less than ideal pictures, like my playing with a brownie for a few years as a kid -- this further delayed my plunge. Finally, an upcoming trip overseas compounded with the knowledge of what airport metal detectors do to film forced the issue.My choice was cinched by some pictures we acquired from a friend of papal conclave 2006. We ran them as a screen saver, and I was much impressed by the sharpness, color tonality, and depth of field -- especially in cloudy day pictures of crowds in public squares. Faces far into the background were discernable. I asked what was used and it was this camera. At the camera store I was heartened to see it felt like a mini SLR in the hand, had a nice big viewer and uncomplicated, straightforward controls.The learning phase in the backyard and around town gave me some doubts. Lack of no-shake feature is the model's biggest downside; a lot got blurred especially using the zoom feature on moving subjects. Some of this you learn to shake out using point focus, but you still are going to lose a few precious moments despite your best efforts. Nor with the limited equivalent ASA range are you going to be able to get the sort of pics in museums or dark old cathedrals you are used to with a good SLR and high speed film -- but remember, this one is a starter. This thing is a monster battery eater, too: always carry 2 fully charged replacement sets with you. On the plus side, choice of black and white and chrome mode is very nice feature, and the built-in zoom has a very decent range and performance on stationary subjects. Speed of use may or may not compare well to other digitals, I don't know, but its a whole world superior to my old world. There is a rather steely patina to even the best color images, I see now after viewing hundreds, but that's a decent trade-off for the general ease of use and clarity. Incidentally, the lens on this camera gives you a lot more than what you would expect from a 4 megapixel rating.Back from Europe this week, I have 2000+ jpegs (the keepers) all of very high quality, an achievement I could not have come close to, I am sure, either with old film camera or with most other starter level digitals. The continuing issue of shake and blur I surmounted by simply multiple shooting a lot (sometimes 5-7 images); you can erase them almost as quickly as you shoot them, and come to see this as a small nuisance in the bigger trade-off.I do not plan to spend the rest of my life with this level digital camera, but even after I move up I think I will keep it around for sheer utilty and ease of use in the general every day world. For the price, this is about as good a deal as one can hope for.
Did not work out of the box. call the 800 number that comes up on the screen and get an audio tutorial on some procedure I never got to try - no option to talk to a human AT ALL - try it 1-800-421-6382 - listen for your self, try to ask a question! email customer service told me to shut it off and turn it back on again - the problem is it shuts its self off and won't charge!!!!
I have been using this unit with my Video iPod for a month with no real issues. I live in Atlanta, and the only real trouble is finding a clear frequency to transmit on. With that being said, I do get some bleed over from stations every now and then. The clarity is never going to be the same as an inline or direct connection, but it is better than radio. If one frequency isn't working well, try another.
I had purchased one, the CD player skipped and I hoped it was just a fluke - however, I returned it and after reading the reviews here decided it was definitely a design flaw so I will not waste my time buying another. Also, the station programmer on the remote did not work on the unit I had purchased. Will definitely seek out another product.
I ordered 4 of the six foot cord concealers. They worked very well, I think the company should add to the product that heating the concealer will help to straighten the concealer. I used a pot and let the concealer sit in the hot water for several minutes. The adhesive worked well also.
I've been using these for about six months now, after trying several brands of active-cancellation phones in the $50 range. These are pricer, but still a lot cheaper than Bose, and unlike the really cheap options, does a really excellent job of cancelling low frequencies. They also provide more passive noise reduction at all frequencies than most over-the-ear phones I have seen. I have tried friends' Bose headphones and these compare favorably.
All I've got to say is that this camera is great! I have owned this camera for 9 months now and have not been disappointed. Colors are accurate and images are precise. If you're looking for a point and shoot camera, this camera works, but once you discover the results, you realize this is a serious camera. The 8X optical zoom lets you get in close for professional results, without intruding. It's a camera you can get into to explore your imagination and photography to it's fullest.Pros: 5MP, 8Xoptical zoom, point and shot, aperture priority, shutter priority. Plus you can add on lens, filters, and external flash.Cons: Buy an extra battery or 2, batteries last 90 minutes of continuous use. Using file formats of RAW, or TIF, you'll either need a bigger hard drive or CD burner to save images.As with most digital cameras, image size &amp; quality dictates the camera's response time.
MP3 CD support, auxiliary audio input, remote control. In this day and age, it's simply foolish to buy a boombox that can't play MP3 CD's or has an auxiliary audio input for an MP3 player. That fact that most boomboxes don't have either and this boombox has both, along with great sounds quality and a remote control, make this an outstanding boombox for the money. But it if you can find it.
CanoScan N670U or Epson Perfection 1250? That's why your reading user reviews, right? Let me help you make your decision. The ultimate reason that i chose the N670U was the excellent and plentiful USER reviews on .... The reason I was reluctant to go with the N670U was EDITOR reviews praising the scanning quality of the 1250 and trashing the scanning quality of the N670U. But, I couldn't force myself to get the 1250 after reading the reviews about the horrific bundled software, the tech support problems, setup problems, and scanning quality problems with the 1250. So, I purchased the N670U and the scanning quality is EXCELLENT. I am amazed at how good the scan quality is for a $...scanner. Buy this scanner. Here's one tip that I haven't seen anywhere that will improve your scans on the N670U. In the ScanGear CS-U program, select Advanced Mode. On the N670U tab for Color Settings, select "CanonScan ColorGear Color matching." For me, this fixed all the brightness/darkness issues and the poor color matching issues that some users have talked about.
I bought this headset for my daughter at Christmas. They sounded great and she loved them, but after about 8 weeks of use she quit using them. She showed me that the speaker part pulled out of the band.After examining them I see that it is all plastic and the wire rides in a little grove on the inner side of the band. When the speaker part pops out the wire become the support and the whole thing just dangles around your neck.I was very disappointed with the workmanship of this product and would not recommend them.
I love these headphones, they came very fast, great packaging since it was new, had perfect order with them. No cons for the price and quality these are worth it. Wire was kinda long but thats not too big a problem. Good for people looking for true sound music could compare this with dre beats but these are cheaper and pretty good with better ranges so I love these though a bit heavy and big.
This really is plug and play. No software, no installation wizard, nothing! Just plugged into USB and turned it on in my virtual classroom platform. Nice clip/stand feature allows you to put on top of a monitor or stand on your desk. Very simple video, did not test audio, but do not need it.
I really liked Vision:M. Supports most audio and video file formats. If the file format that you have is not natively supported, it comes with an easy to use converter software. I've watched several tv shows on my vacation, using only a small fraction of the hard disk space. The only downside is that (for the -1 star) it's touchpad is quite difficult to navigate with. This is one area where Ipod is definitely much better.
I've had this mouse for 3 years or so. Works great. I travel and am happy with it. It does go to sleep occasionally, but if I am working steadily it is typically no problem. Beats having a dongle. I did have to update the Bluetooth drivers on my Dell D630 and I have had to re - pair it once or twice. Again, no big deal.
Have not had a moment's trouble with this TV since I purchased it several months ago. No issues when setting it up. Picture looks great.
It is a very nice thumb driver, occasionally I have to restart my computer in order to read it (somehow my computer can not read it while plug it, I can see it there though). Something may be wrong with my computer
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.
This seems to be a good card. Not real fast but works ok for a digital photo frame.I would recommend this card.
This battery works flawless with my nikon D700, i have used a couple of this batteries for a 3 year period with no problems.
I have a Cisco 677 DSL Router acting as a DSL modem to my house. I initially hooked up a Linksys BEFSR41 Cable/DSL Router/Firewall but it bogged down the internet connection for the two computers connected. I then found out that my DSL modem (the Cisco) was also a Router. I replaced the BEFSR41 with this EZXS55W Switch as I figured that I didn't need two routers in line (though I lost the firewall in the process.) Result: both computers now have a much faster connection to the internet! I frequently use both computers simultaneously for internet gaming requiring high bandwidth and this box seems to get the job done just fine. Setup involved plugging it in and booting up the two PCs. Nice!
[...]Now the PROS:Let me get to the point, the camera is good with a excellent feature of being able to take "RAW"(equivalent to Negative on regular FILM)images. In manual mode you can take indoor pictures without flash, so you will not that glar from Flash or red eye.Now the cons:The camera come with only xD card type. They are propritory to Fuji and Olympus Cameras, the xD cards are expensive like 3 times more than Compact Flash(example like we have Sony pushing you to use only memory stick)The camera comes with 16mb, which can hold one picture of RAW type. So you have to get 512MB memory which cost around $65.The camera uses regular 4 AA batteries and fuji gives you one set as starter later you have to buy a minimum of a 4 AA Nimh rechargable batteries and a charger.The download of pictures using USB to PC drains your batteries. Then you will need to get a AC adapter for Download purposes.Conclusion:All the accessories & memory will cost you around $150. For this extra cost you could get a Canon 6.0MP wherein you get better value for the moneyDo you research before you buy a xD type camera!!!
I bought this because it was supposed to be so much better than the Belkin model. &quot;The best transmitter Apple's ever seen&quot; yadda yadda. Frankly, it's absolutely not worth the money at all (and wayyyy over-priced). I hate to say it but it's pretty much useless. Constant static. Constantly switching stations only to find more static. I actually returned the first one I bought because Monster tech support said it was probably defective. They sent me a second for free and it soudned exactly the same. Completely useless.
I bought it for my neice and she loves it. She uses it all the time and has taken some very good pictures with it. It is very easy to use. I would 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...
I got this with my Canon 430EX II, and they work great together. I recommend it for getting great results. Use it as recommended with the flash head at the 45 degree position.
I bought this recorder to replace my aging portable cassette recorder. I was astounded by the compact size of the unit. It's smaller and lighter in weight than even my microcassette recorder, but there is a whole range of recording quality settings, both monaural and stereo. There is a monaural microphone build right into the recorder, and this gives quite nice sound. The included external stereo microphone can be mounted right to the top of the recorder or connected at a distance using the included extension cable with built-in recording on/off switch and pocket clip. The stereo microphone is a bit heavy on the treble and lacking on the bass, but it's sensitive and works fine for a variety of purposes.I am totally blind, so nonvisual access to the recorder is important to me. The recorder has no build-in tex-to-speech, so the only information it can speak is "canned" speech such as menu options and pre-existing folder names. Even so, the machine is way ahead of most devices for nonvisual access. The menus have selectable speech rates and volume settings and can be silenced if you don't want to hear them at all.Recording is a snap. Just choose from one of the five available "dictation" folders and hit the Record button. Pressing Record repeatedly toggles between record and pause on the same audio file. Each time you hit the Stop button and begin a new recording with the Record button, a new file is created.The recorder comes with a software CD that lets you easily move files between the recorder and your PC. You can subscribe to podcasts in this software and have those podcasts automatically grabbed from the Internet and loaded to your recorder when you attach the recorder to your PC via the USB port. There is also compatibility with audible.com though I have not tried that feature.Windows Media Player recognizes the Olympus DS-50 as a media device, so you can load even protected audio content to the recorder.This little recorder is a remarkably flexible device, and I do not have time here to describe all the nicities that contribute to its overall value. If I have one concern with my particular unit, it would be that I don't seem to get a whole lot of usage time out of a set of NiMH batteries, and I find that when the batteries go low, I get a beep and the unit immediately shuts off. I am hoping that the firmware update I retrieved from www.startstop.com may address this issue, but I have not seen how low battery conditions work out since loading the update. I can say that, if the recorder dies while recording, it tends to do a good job of closing the file that was being recorded so that you don't lose your existing data.
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.
This flash as a solid construction, full integration with my Digital Rebel XTi, very easy to use for starters just connect and ready in the auto mode. I'm very happy with this gift
Bought one of these five years ago, used it maybe 10 or 20 times. Already it is broken. Failed on me when recording a TV show my wife wanted to see - a series finale. Ate the tape. Tried cleaning the head, no good. It will now only eat tapes instead of playing them.I realize $69 is little money to spend and five years is a while, but please, it was too lightly used to fail already. I sure won't touch any JVC product again.My prior vcr (mitsubishi) lasted about twenty years. It was a real pain to operate and had severe limitations, but at least it lasted an acceptable time.
I have a precision flash which I use with my Canon rebel XT DSLR. I was little hesitant to buy this thinking whether it will fit to my flah or not. I did lot of research and could not find any reviews whether this can be used for precision flash. Unfortunately it does not fit and its very very tight. If product specs had dimensions under it then it would have been helpful..
Product did not work. Repair shop said it could have been a used one, which will not work because the sensors in the machine can detect changes in the plastic material after being filled once or twice.
I have one computer with only DVI video output. The other has VGA and DVI. The PC with only the DVI connector the monitor does not come on until windows is fully loaded and by cycling the power of the monitor. This is a little inconvenience at boot up but nothing more. The USB Keyboard and mouse work on both computers without any issues. I would recommend this product but watch out for the DVI video output.
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 mount is solid and easy to install. The only thing I wish was different is the part of the mount that fastens to the wall. There is only two screws! A wider base with more screw holes would be better. But it is hard to complain considering the very reasonable price. I recommend this mount for anyone who can easily find a stud in their wall.
The Creative Zen Vision M is better than I thought it would be. When I was looking for a new mp3 player. (Dropped the last one) I first thought about getting an ipod. But then after realizing how good my last one was I decided to get another Creative product. Good move! This one is as good, if not better. Just like the Creative Media Player you can watch videos and listen to music, only this one you can play a lot more video (120 hrs when compared to the 2 that I had with the Zen) and the picture is much crisper than before.Now as far as the software goes, I haven't tried it. Why not? Because just like any other Creative MP3 player you don't need to load the softwear into your computer. Just plug it in and turn on your windows media player and follow the simple instructions. When I plugged mine in the first time the media player registered it and then asked me if I wanted to synch all my music/vids into my player. One click and 1 hr later I had filled my Zen Vision M. So for those of you with softwear problems, do yourself a favor. Remove the softwear from your computer. It's a lot eaiser to use the media player.For those who use napster or limewire or any other music subscription service this thing works just as well. Just register and your done. And you don't need to pay extra for it either.As far as accessories go the Zen Vision M has a lot more than The Zen Media player. I suggest you purchase some of them because they're awesome!! Especially the leather case which will protect your Zen Vision M alot better than the skin. It will even protect the screen.Hopefully after reading this review you will purchase the Zen Vision M. It's worth the money!!
+'s: small, looks cool, good sound quality-'s: i am running win 98, pII 400, 256 ram... the software (audio manager) which is the only way to transfer music is very buggy, slow, and eats up to many resources (feels like written in JAVA awt). 25% success rate transferring songs over 6 megs. if i turn off the player in the middle of playing a song, the player will not play that song anymore... ie: it will start playing and then 30 sec in it will jump automatically to next track.--go buy an mp3 cdplayer like pine technology's
This is a great monitor arm except. . . the little clips they give you for "cord management" will NOT stay in the arm. Two sides are supposed to clip together through the arm to then hold the cords but with the slightest pressure they un-clip and fall out.Also, some of the joints have infinite adjustments with a hex wrench, good. . . but one has a button that you push which then catches when you release it but only at preset points. Not so good to get that just right adjustment. But it all worked, looks good, went together easy, quality product.Good price, free shipping.
I have a 60GB iPod 5G, but I couldn't resist picking up the cute iPod Shuffle too. It's the perfect thing to take along on workouts as well as the prefect geek jewelry.Because of its name many people think you can only listen to your music shuffled, but you also have the option to listen to it in order. I was surprised at how loud the Shuffle can pump out your tunes. The clip seems just the right tightness and seems unlikely to fall off with regular use. The controls couldn't be simpler. You'll be enjoying music within minutes of opening the package.Good things really do come in small packages.
I'm pretty happy with this flash drive. So far, it copies and transfers files pretty fast and its size is good. It fits on any of USB (which was the problem with another flash drive I had; it didn't fit on all USB).
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!
Though I'm not convinced this hub is the smartest option for serious network building in the work environment, it is the perfect, inexpensive start-up for a home network. With room for five computers, it boasts more capacity than most families could reasonably use. Its 10/Base-T speed limit is faster than most homes would currently need (even cable ISPs don't give residential users faster than 10/Base-T speeds at the moment). And the product description is accurate when it claims that the hub can isolate each of the five ports, ensuring smooth transmission rates on `good' ports even if another one is bad. It's extremely unlikely, therefore, that you would need anything more vigorous than this hub to get your home or small office network up and running well.There are down sides, however. While the 10/Base-T speeds are good for now, once ISPs begin delivering at the higher 100/Base-T speed, this hub will seem as slow as a 56kbs modem does to someone used to cable modem speeds. Also, the home user might currently have a need for a faster 100/Base hub if they play a lot of networked high-performance games between computers on their own local intranet. And that 5th port which shares with the ISP link really isn't as fast as the other ports.Still, for most consumer needs, you shouldn't have to look further than this solid, reasonably-priced performer.
I wanted USB speakers to "conserve energy" avoiding an other power adapter always on. I don't use sound all that much and in the past cheap speakers always did the job for me. NOT this time: not only this speakers sound really really BAD but pick up so much static noise from the USB (even with the volume all the way down) they are UNUSABLE. My solution: I ripped the USB cable off and adapt it to my older $10 speakers making them USB powered! In short: stay away from the Cyber Acoustics CA-2016.
Complaining that a device like this doesn't scan as well as your old single-function scanner is a little like complaining how a Lexus RX330 SUV doesn't corner as well as your '92 sports car. The LJ 3030 is designed to do many things pretty well as opposed to one thing very well.If that is what you are looking for, I think it does a pretty good job. I use it for school and work two make presentations, scan documents, write papers, FAX statements, etc. In that respect, I think it does the job very well especially given its price. The print quality is quite good and compared to my old LJ 3150 it prints quite fast at 15-20ppm. The scanner is not top quality, but it is not bad and is good enough for what I need it for. Honestly, if you want professional quality color scanning for photos, you shouldn't be looking at an all-in-one in the first place. Printing photos on a B/W laser printer seems pointless to me. I've printed Powerpoint slides with graphics on them and they look quite reasonable.I got printer setup to be shared on my home network pretty quickly and the Java-based configuration software is pretty easy to use.The USB connection is nice and I have it running through the hub in my monitor instead of having to run it all the way back to my PC.The print recognition software which converts scanned documents to editable MS Word files works pretty well for typed docs, but obviously not well for handwritten ones.Overall, I am quite happy with it although I wish the extra USB 2.0 cable which is not included wasn't so expensive.
Ordered on a Friday, set arrived in town on Tuesday, set up Saturday appointment, saved me taking off from work. The 'white glove guys' set it on my stand, saved the packing just in case. Amazon reduced price after I noticed 100 dollar drop and called. I would order from Amazon again...GOOD SERVICE. The best part is the TV itself. Cable HD great, SD is better than my older 50 inch Panny LCD project. This the clearest set I have seen within a working guys budget. Have Sansung upconvert 1080P DVD player using HDMI, no problems, as Borat would say....NICE!
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.
After reading this book I admire Bill yet more. His an extremely motivated person who's willing to think beyond the lines of normality. This book is a learning experience. Highly recommend.
This is a good deal. I received product same date that they said. The package is in original condition. The seller is a good company and trust worthy. Return policy is nice also. I recomand other to buy from this seller and via this web site.
Works just as advertised. It's a little difficult to adjust the sound volume without pushing down too hard and pressing a button through the rubber shield, but you have to give up something for the protection this case provides. Really protects the iPod well.
i'm sure the product operates perfectly fine, but i never got a chance to find out because it wouldn't fit into my charger, i own a 96' chevy lumina
This is an excellent product for the cost; you'll surely get your monies worth! I've even manage to drop it a couple of times and it still works well, like out of the box! Perfect! Buy away!
Nice, Comfortable head set. Would be nice it it had balance control. For the price it is very good.
Great Computer. I have had it for about 2 years now and I use it every day for 10 to 12 hours a day and it has been trouble free. Reliable and easy to use.
This item was purchased on 1/20/09. I received the opportunity to review the product on 2/22/09. But THE EXTERNAL DRIVE NEVER ARRIVED. I CAN'T TRACK IT BECAUSE EVERYTIME I TRY I RECEIVE A MESSAGE TO TRY AGAIN LATER.I AM COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED!!!
This mini-radio was a birthday/christmas gift to my husband and herein quoted is what he wrote me: "You picked out a very nice radio,especially when it shuts off automatically after 90 minutes,which saves on batteries. It's a pretty cool radio ! Thank you ! I can preset stations and then recall them,later. It has an extra boost switch to give more base". The recipient is happy and satisfied so I will rate this item a perfect five.
Works great for audio books and watching a video when parked. Convenient charging and easy to set the channels.
The cable is of good quality and had worked without problem. The terminations are easy to plug in and remove. There have been no performance issues with this cable.
It is exactly what I expected and a perfect replacement of the one that was stolen from my luggage on Air France.
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.
Bought the Canon Digital Rebel xti in May, and it is my first digital SLR. The controls are not as intuitive as a point & shoot, and there is an overload of buttons, settings, etc. Now for the good news.The picture quality is fantastic, especially in more demanding settings (low lighting, quick movement, etc). The Canon has a very good speed, and you can capture close to 2 frames per second. I also looked at the Sony alpha, but after reading several online reviews by owners, the Canon is a superior ownership proposition, and great VFM. Enjoy!
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 love everything about this Brother multi-function. EXCEPT ... the cheap, flimsy, sorry paper tray. I just do not like that paper tray. You have to take it all the way out to reload the paper, it prints off center, and it is rickety and just does not live up to the rest of the printer. Everything else about this item is great including the price. Another feature I have come to despise is the door in the back that is removable, so whenever there is a paper jam it is very easy to remove the paper. Sounds great right ... except if your paper is a heavier stock or you have printed several pages in a row, the back door just pops out and as a result creating ... a paper jam. Arg.
I purchased this frame as a gift and loaded the pictures on it and I absolutely love it. The pictures are crisp and clear. I searched many places for a digital photo frame and this was the best price I found. It is a great frame with an even greater price!
I like the V Moda Bass Freq Earbuds. They fit great. They sound great. They look great! I am one satisfied customer
I have never been able to get any AM stations where I live. No matter what kind of radio or booster I bought, nothing ever worked. Someone told me about this radio and when I read the reviews I decided to give it a shot - the price was reasonable.Wow. I put the batteries in, turned it on and IT WORKED!! I could not be happier. The small size makes it perfect to carry from room to room. Reception is great, sound is great (for a little radio). I am so glad I bought this.
I had been searching for a behind the ear headphone to connect to my ipod while I was washing the car or doing yard work. I wanted something with relatively good sound and didn't cost more than $25.00. The ipod's in-the-ear headphones were uncomfortable and fell out too easily. I also tried lightweight over-the-head headphones, but they too were uncomfortable and fell off too easily. The Sennheiser headphones fit me comfortably, stayed on my head, and sounded better than the price I paid for it. For me, it a great find and just what I was looking for.
I bought this to replace my old Panasonic SL-SX430 that after years on the road finally broke. The SL-SX430 had a battery life of up to 85 hours on two AA batteries! It never skipped, played all of the MP3 CD discs I burned at home, and was all around a great player for the $50 I paid for it back in 2003. I could not find another one of these to replace my broken one.I settled on this Sony because I couldn't find many CD players that have MP3 playback anymore. I guess everyone just uses stand-alone MP3 players. Anyway the package didn't advertise the battery life, which turns out to be only 11 hours for an audio CD and 23 hours for MP3 playback. The player also skips or freezes the audio frequently if the disc has the slightest scratch or fingerprint. My old panasonic would play my severely scratched-up discs flawlessly.The sound quality is OK. No complaints here.If you have never owned a CD-MP3 player before, you may think that this one is just fine. Personally I just hate replacing an item with something of lesser quality.
Not happy. Saves information well, but computer cannot recognize it like it does with my other chips. I have to leave the chip in my camera. The card readers don't recognize the chip.
I have owned many Sony cameras in the past and am currently using two right now. The only problem I have encountered with any digital camera is that when you think you have enough memory, you run out when you need it most. That is why I upgraded all of my cameras from 256 and 512 meg memory sticks to the Sony 1 gig. Actually I carry a spare 1 gig too where ever I go.Look, when you take video with your digital camera or you use a high file size (3-6 megapixels) per picture, which you should always do to get the best possible prints made, your camera will need a ton of storage space. Especially if you are on vacation or encounter a great photo moment or maybe even something you hadn't expected like a wildfire, a plane crash, a bank robbery or maybe even a cat in the park having kittens. You can always "resize" you photos to a smaller size later when you save then to your computer if you want to save space. Trust me, take large megapixel pics now and you will be amazed at how many shots came out better that you expected.You never know. I have tons of pictures that people ask how did I ever get such good pictures of such amazing things. I have a helicopter crash, police car up a power poll, deer in downtown Oakland, house fire before the Fire Dept got there, tons of wild animals, any many more things I saw while I was driving somewhere or walking in a park. If you want great photos you have to be prepared when the moment arrives!Matching a camera with its name brand memory is also a great idea. No problems ever!! The Sony memory sticks I have from 5 to 6 years ago still work great with no problems. They make it fast and easy to transfer data from your camera to your computer. They are tiny wafer thin and extremely light weight and durable. I have first hand knowledge that products with the SONY name on it are first rate and high quality. If you want quality buy SONY!
even when the speakers are kenwood (to me is of the berst brands in audio) they doesn't have the quality sound that i expect, anyway, the place to install is not the best, the car manufacturer (chevrolet S10) don't botter in make a "box" with the body of the car, the speaker is half inch away from the body so is imposible to make that this little speakers sound in its complete range of sound for what they were designed.
I tested it, and it really does work. Instructions are clear, easy to use.
Sound quality is excellent. I have some problems keeping the bud set into my ear while exercising. Probably just me.
I heard the complaints but I was not detered, and for my judgement I was rewarded with a strong product that performs better than I could imagin. Great buy for the price, ( I paid about $25) cant beat that!!! oh yeah the keyboard and mouse work great!!!!
This printer is like a boat. I bought it because it was cheap and did what I needed it to. Little did I know they get you on the ink cartridges...they CAN NOT be refilled and are custom made by Brother. The machine self cleans constantly (this uses ink) and once you run out of a color, say magenta for example, you CAN'T print anything until you replace that empty cartridge. So, no black and white prints. This printer is very expensive to operate given the necessary ink purchases. I recommend you spend a few extra dollars on something that has less of an ink cost.Justin T. BranekyBraneky Pest Prevention, Inc.Orlando/Geneva Florida
I've been using Targus bags for years. My last one was the 17" CityGear bag which i've had since 2007 for my 17" macbook pro. As I recently purchased a 15" MBP, the 17" was just too big!! I landed on the CityLite 15" and I have to say that i'm pleased with it. I has enough space for the laptop, charger, mouse, iPad (in an otterbox defender case, which is impressive!), and other 'ditties' that I carry around with me. The quality of the bag is pretty good, but i am concerned about how long the shoulder loops will last. I have a lot of stuff in the bag and the last thing I need is for them to break.
I purchased two batteries for my Panasonic phones. Both batteries work fine, and are worth the purchase price! I recommend this product.
Great product, great price, great service. What else can I say. I am trying to contact the seller at this time to purchase another one.
Had this now for quite a long time and it's still holding up. Can't really complain about it, plenty of plug inputs and the labels are nice. Outside of that it's probably a little more than I would spend on another power strip, but for my main entertainment center I figured "why not"
I bought this printer when it 1st came out. I never had a problem with it. It prints very nice quality photos. It still works great, except I can no longer use it. The drivers aren't compatible with windows vista. My old desktop with windows xp stopped working.
This may have just been a defective reader that I received, but my card reader wouldn't work on any cards after using a 64 MB card successfully, taking it out, and then putting it back in. It was really weird. I made sure I had the latest drivers and tried it on two machines running Windows 98 Second Edition.
this part didnt fit easily, then turned it on and it burnt within 30 seconds.I returned it, they threw me around like they didn't care too much, then sent a check that had the wrong date, couldn't cash it, then finally sent a good check.good waste of 2 months of projector use and a few bucks wasted!all parts are not factory and will not work like they should...stay away...
Obviously, goes well with the EOS cameras. I've only had it for less than a week, so I'm still learning how to use the large number of features. These features provide a lot of flexibility, especially when coupled with all of the different camera modes. Recycle time and battery consumption also seem to be good, again given the short amount of time I've been using it (but a lot of test shots). I've gotten good results with flash coverage as far as 30' (which may not be its limit, but it's as much as I've used so far). The low light focus assist is a great benefit in speeding up the camera's focus under those conditions. It's not a small unit, but not unwieldy, either. The rotate/bounce really helps to soften the sometimes harsh flash light. This seems to be a great addition to my EOS camera.
The camera is great. However, there is no way to download the pictures if your PC is not Sony Compatible. I spent 2 days with Sony and a couple calls to Gateway, but nothing got resolved. The MSAC-PR1 that came with the camera did not work with my computer. I have NT on it, and Sony said I had to update the bios, and gateway said I couldn't. Very Frustrating.
Well it finally happened. After using these for 2 1/2 years they finally broke. I love these headphones. Great sound for the price. Extremely comfortable for working out.
I used two of these in a rewiring project. I had never used punch down panels before, but this product is well marked and I made NO wiring mistakes in any of my cable runs. All patches work well. I would definitely use this product again.
I had been using an MVox MV100 and Skype as my primary work phone. I got it for only $9.99; it did an admirably job the last couple months. But the frequency range of 500-5000 Hz sometimes made it hard to hear everyone well. Even when I could understand them, they would sound unnatural. Since I typically spend hours on conference calls every week, I thought I would invest in a better device. The MV100 already does noise cancellation and full duplex, the main thing I looked for is a large range.Like many, I have had positive experience with Polycom conference phones. So after reading all the positive reviews, I ordered the C100S. Since my primary machine runs Windows XP, support for other platforms is not a factor for me. So far I must say that the 200-22000 Hz range is amazing! It sounds unbelievable if both ends use Skype. Even when the other end uses a regular phone, the improvement is still very noticeable. The microphone also works better than the MVox as long as the Polycom software is running. I also like the buttons on the devices; they are handy but not a big improvement over the Skype hot keys I was already using.I took off one star only because the software did not run on my machine at first; I almost returned the unit. But since I am a techie and since it did work on my wife's machine, I dug deeper into what happened. It turned out that the installer somehow failed where it should register the USB components. After I went through those steps manually, everything worked beautifully.I am using the "latest" software (version 2.1) released on 2007/9/17. This is the first version that is not specified to be for Windows XP only; maybe it does work on Vista now. Perhaps Vista users should give that a try.*** Update on 9/5/2011At long last, Polycom released a new AEC driver to support Vista and Windows 7 in June. I tried it on 64-bit Windows 7. Installation was a breeze and it worked great. It is a shame that Polycom took so long to provide the update. It must have alienated most of the C100S customers. I switched to ClearOne Chat 60 when I moved to Windows 7. But now that I can compare them side-by-side, the C100S sound quality is still unmatched!
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 bought an appliance and it failed me...having this saved me so much stress!!!! Thank you Amazon! For being honorable.
From first impressions....this is a great camera.It is rich in features and well priced for the consumer market, particularly for those folks with a lot of old 8mm tapes that you haven't yet converted to VHS or digital.PROS:- Digital 8 with backwards compatibility (reads all analog 8 tapes) and can still record in digital.- Electronic Image stabilization (Called Super-Steady Shot)- Excellent 25x optical and 700x digital zoom (very nice).- Camera controls and data connectors are laid out quite nicely.- Solid audio capability (records nice 16-bit stereo sound).- Intelligent hot shoe: for adding accessories like a brighter light or bigger microphone (few other cameras in this price range have this expandability).- Nice remote control and video playback features.- Both an auto and manual focus capability- Comes with an "infoLITHIUM" battery, good for about 60 minutes and which indicates the precise time left on the battery.- Both USB and 1394 (fire wire) data transfer.- Video/Audio in jacks: very nice for converting non-digital formats to digital (i.e. VHS).- Streaming web-cam capability*Note: Up to this point, this is a 5 star product...but read on, for my biggest complaints with this camera.CONS:- Tapes feed from the bottom, which is not a big deal UNLESS you use a tripod. When using a tripod, to change a tape you must remove it from the tripod AND unscrew the tripod mount to get the tape bay open. A call to Sony and every camera/tripod place in town resulted in the same answer...you are out of luck, there is no adaptor made that will address this problem :(MAJOR bummer to me).- The camera records poorly in lowlight. Even though it is considered 0 flux (able to record in color one foot away), it desperately needs light or the quality takes a dramatic dive. The advertised super night shot turns everything green; which is good if you are a sniper, bad if you are a video enthusiast.*Note: You can add a bright light accessory using the aforementioned hot shoe, to help address the lighting issue.- The battery ratings from Sony are very misleading. For example: you can buy the "ultra battery" (NP-FM91) which is rated at 10 hours-which seems quite impressive... The problem is most folks will never use the battery the way they achieved those 10 hours.Here's the "real" breakdown of estimated battery time with actual use:* 10 hours - in standby mode (no LCD and no Super-Steady Shot)* 6 hours - recording/ playback (no LCD and no Super-Steady Shot)*3-4 hours - recording/playback (with LCD & Super-Steady Shot on)So what LOOKS like a clear Sony advantage re: battery life is really not, when you consider other brands can also achieve 3-4 hours of battery life with their "ultra battery" and the same manner of usage.Summary: In my estimation, this camera could be a good or bad buy depending on what your needs are.* This camera might be a good buy IF you use 8mm, record in adequate light, need a strong zoom function and don't use a tripod for more than 1-2 hours at a time or would like to convert older video formats to digital.* It is not such a good buy IF you don't need 8mm backwards capability, use a tripod for an extended period of time (2+ hours), need a memory stick function, are choosing Sony based upon it's "clear advantage" in battery life or consistently do recording in lowlightFor me however, the tripod fiasco and the poor lowlight recording was enough of an issue for me to knock it down a bit and return it to the place of purchase.*Note: in all fairness to Sony, every bottom feed camera available will have a similar tripod/tape issue, and many low-end digital camcorders perform poorly in lowlight.
Since making a foray into digital photography a few years ago, I've been waiting until technology and price converged with a camera that offered enough over the 1.3 MP camera I had been using to make it worth the jump. My requirements were good macro to short range (a few feet) performance, high image quality and color rendition, fast startup and pocketable.I chose the Minolta after considering similar models from other manufacturers. The protective, sliding style lens cover was the type of design I preferred, with a sturdy, stainless steel body. It's a newer model with faster startup than the G500. This, for me, plus the smaller size outweighed the increased sensor resolution (and price) of the latter.The camera startup time (well under 1 second, essentially instantaneous) is one of its strongest features. Opening the lens cover is tricky, however. It's easy to smudge the lens if your fingers slip. I've found that using my index and middle fingers to slide the cover using the "ears" on the "chevron" part of the cover, while holding the camera with my other hand, avoids lens smudges.For most candids and point-n-shoot situations it was best to use full auto (usually with flash disabled). Switching between auto and manual takes just a few pushes of the mode and navigation buttons, and comes quickly after some practice. Thankfully, there are dedicated buttons to enable macro mode and setting the flash modes, which are retained across power-ups.The manual camera mode with auto flash exposure and 100 ISO setting gave the best quality, provided that there was enough time to compose the shot. However, the auto-focus often fails for closeups (3 feet or less). Reviewing the images after shooting was mandatory for closeup shots. If only there were an easy way to manually focus.The camera delivered what I expected regarding image quality. The color rendition was superb. However, examining images, one looks more critically for shortcomings rather than strong points. Highlights and colors tend to get blown out easily in contrasty, sunlit scenes, and I used -0.7 EV or greater underexposure compensation to avoid this. Consequently, shadow areas can be noisy.These limitations are true of all consumer digicams, however. There are many sample photos to be found on pbase; navigate to the camera-specific gallery for the Minolta G400. Some photos are posted at full resolution so you can have a good look.The camera uses the same battery as the new G600 model. That's good, because it will insure a supply of replacements on the market when the time comes to replace the battery. Buy an extra battery, keep one in charger and one in camera. Swap them when your memory card fills up.Two unfortunate notes regarding my experiences with the camera:- If kept in a snug pocket, it's easy to snag the lens cover "ears" when quickly withdrawing the camera, causing the camera to switch on while still inside the pocket. This apparently happened one time too many, and the lens became frozen in the closed position. Fortunately, Minolta's warranty service was very responsive and I received the camera two weeks (the standard estimate is 4 weeks) after returning it for no-cost repair.- I splashed it with (black) coffee. After drying for several hours, it returned to life, but remained flaky. I sent it back, and the repair wasn't covered ($160).Pros: super fast start-up time, good color fidelity, low levels of compression artifacts in midtones, one-button selection of flash and macro modes, sturdy, compact stainless steel body, relatively easy to navigate menus.Cons: unreliable autofocus if closer than 3 feet; lens cover can snag on pocket, leading to unwanted camera activation and possible damage.Since purchasing the camera, the price has dropped considerably, making it a terrific value.
I have been usuing this player for around a month now and use it in a work setting some of the time. I have to be careful to touch something before picking up the unit or it goes into a reboot mode that lasts for about 5 miunutes. Pictures look great and music sounds good. Haven't figured out all the uses but can get around now pretty well in pics and music. Big and heavy but since I carry a man-purse (purchased in Italy) it isn't much of a probem. Hard to find peripheral items. I do like that it comes with a wall charger. Much faster and simple. Itunes rules for equipment but I like the access to my tunes which I get by not having to purchase from apple. Spent half an hour trying to convert something from itunes so it would be accessibel on my player. It might have just been me but I like straight and simple. Price is great and I have most all my music and pictures in the player and still have a few gig left. I have over 500 cd's. Amazon had best price at the time but shop around.
The Speedlite 430EX II flash is a solid unit. It contains most of the upgrades that its big brother received. A metal foot finally, with a twist-lock that holds it totally securely to the top of the camera, yet removes in less than a second when you want to take it off, are true values and make a excellent flash unit even better. Canon quality is demonstrated in every aspect.I actually purchased this unit as a slave to my 580EX II, but don't under estimate this unit. It is somewhat smaller than its bigger brother but is still a powerful flash to have in your bag. It can be used as a standalone flash or a slave to its bigger brother. The guide number for the 430ex is 43 and 58 for the 580EX units. That being said, in most shots, you will not know the difference. The unit can be rotated both vertically and horizontal, and can be operated fully ETTL automatically or manually. It supports High-Speed sync which allows you to shoot using all shutter camera speeds and has built in wide panel.I also purchased the DVD "Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX/430EX" by Blue Crane Digital. This is a great companion that I highly recommend.This is a great unit that is built for reliability and will be a work horse in anyone's bag. You will not go wrong with it purchase. It's a great investment. Later, if you decide to move up, you can add the 580EX as a master and use your 430EX as a slave.
now they have 250MB 100MB and they jumped to the 750MB wich hold 50MB more than a cd it was easy to install and setup and use and afordibale for those who don't have 400$ for a DVD-RW.
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
Tiny, inexpensive and stylish. This little card reader will read just about any type of memory card on the market today. Well... except CF (some digital SLR still use those).Great device, esp if you have a PDA, PSP, digital camera or anything that could benefit from the speed increase. Tested with various types of cards and constantly scored read rates of over 10 MB/s, even more than 20 MB/s using a 1GB Kingston microSD.
I bought an extra battery and debated whether to buy a different brand or stay with Nikon, well Nikon won even though it was more money I feel Nikon stands by their product and I haven't had any problem with any other Nikon product before
bought this with my radeon 6870 hd and it pulls out alot of heat, works great and no problems, will update if i run into a problem.
All I wanted was a simple charger for solar light batteries. The charger never charged the batteries that came with it, nor other NiCd batteries I already had. The LED lights never turned off even though I left the batteries charging over the stated 16 hour charging time. I paid less for the product than I paid for the shipping cost. As I said, I guess I got what I paid for!!!
Bought it for my palm a few years ago. Working perfectly ever since.
Compared to some of the other higher priced noise cancelling buds these are well worth the $$$$ 3 different size removable nosie cancelling "fittings" make it easy to select the best fitting size for your ear canal.
My digital camera fits very well in this bag. I think this is a very nicely finished product.
After trying the Bose Triports (and returning them within 24 hours) I was thankful enough to come across these V-Moda earbuds.These have to be one of the best sets of headphones I have ever owned. The sound quality and durable design of this product speaks for itself. I have yet to find a pair of earbuds that can even come close to these.
What a mess!! Last summer, I tried to tape some very special events and there was no sound. The very frustrating part was that it was a spuratic problem. One day it would work and the next day I got no sound. YOu never had any idea if it would work, which meant that some super special moments were lost forever. There was always a picture, but half the time there was no sound. I finally got so frustrated that I quit taping anything. Repair would be $175, so it is not worth fixing. I was glad to see that other people were having the exact problem, so I know it is not just me. My camera is going in the trash can. Don't buy this camera. YOu can't recapture those lost treasures.
Since I bought it to now, I have not had any problem to use it. Good price, Good size, Good product, Good.....I'm so glade I bought it.
So far I have really enjoyed this lens. Great wide views. There is only 1 problem. I use this with a Canon A95 digital camera. I need a adapter to use lenses on the camera, I have this. If I use that wide angle lense right on the end of the adapter I get good images but the outside edges are out of focus. If using the same setup, you can purchase an extender ring that brings everything into focus. This might and probably will be different with different cameras.The only other thing is that this lens is wide enough that it blocks the view finder and the flash on my camera setup. I dont use the flash and viewfinder so this is not a problem but I thought I would add it here for your info.Great lens - enjoy.
The film was shipped with a disclaimer stating that the quality of the product may be compromised due to its age, but in fact, it's performance was highly satisfactory.
Before purchasing a portable DVD player, I researched several brands. I wanted something simple to operate, and easy to transport to different places. I was very pleased with my selection.
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.
Got one, Its great. Good power. Best Bang for the Buck hand down.Just get it and save some money for a storage card you will need.Enought said.
I used this headset mostly for skype and I was very pleased with it till the microphone died. It lasted just one year.
the midland 75-822 works quite well for me. I go into the hills on logging roads and have to know what the loggers are doing. Works great. with a quick disconnect I can be walking in the woods
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!
Im 12 years old, and I got my Zen just last Christmas. I absolutely LOVE it! I use it just about every day. With a 30GB hardrive, you NEVER run out of room to store stuff. The screen looks like a Hi-Def TV, and the photo viewer is nice and user-friendly. Plus it has tons of extras (fun to mess around with) like the voice recorder, FM radio, organizer, and tons more!! Videos that you can purchase in the Amazon Video Unbox thing go very nicely with the player. I have a lot of videos from there. But there are a few small problems. The screen is kinda scratch-prone so BUY A SCREEN PROTECTOR!! Or like a case that covers the screen. Those work good too. The battery dosent keep a charge very long, but if you put in the lock position when listening to music and turn the screen brightness to 50 or 60%, that helps with battery life a lot. Touchpad can be too sensitive occasionally but with some use you can get used to it. I highly reccomend this product. ITS AWESOME!!
This arm works great and is holding my 24 inch monitor without trouble. Packaging states that it has a maximum load of 18 lbs and my monitor is only 12.5 lbs, so be sure to check your monitor weight before you order if your larger than the 22 inch size limit it mentions.
Since using this product i've seen an increase in performance in my digital camera in terms of response time when taking a 5mp photos.For its price is a bargain.Thanks Amazon
I got these because I had used up all the other swabs in a kit I bought. I'd like to know why this company is charging so much for their product. They do a so-so job of cleaning the sensor and what am I supposed to do with the plastic wands after I'm done. They can't just sell the pads themselves to re-attach to the wands? I will be looking for an alternative to this product for sure.
Why get the Duo when you can get the Quad for the same price? measures 5.9 on Vista Ultimate performance index. this is one smokin' processor. figurativly speaking, not literally. the chip runs acceptably cool using the supplied CPU fan. installs flawlessly on the Intel D975XBX2 motherboard. buy them together and save!
Good value for the money. Really wanted a red case for a small camcorder & accessories, hard to find the color for a reasonable price. JUST big enough, not too bulky. pretty happy with the purchase
This movie has it all - love, death, and the best actors in Serbian history: Bogdan Diklic, Danilo Bata Stojkovic, Pavle Vujisic, Mija Aleksic, Jelisaveta Sablic, Bora Todorovic... It's quite a fascinating story about a man, and his father, and his father, and his father, and his father who are all still alive, and fighting for the riches of the oldest father who died. They are in the funeral services business, and there is a very funny scene where they are digging up a grave and their rivals scare them by dressing up as ghosts. The point of the movie is: Everything can fail, only death is a secure business!
I bought 2 of this, they are excellent for my ipod and my girlfriend's one also, we both use them in car with the aux plug of the radio.The sound????? excellent, what better word can I use??? INCREDIBLE?? maybe.The sound is just perfect, so clean, as any other monster product can also offer you. And the quality of the cable? great construction, great materials, everything just perfect, it worths the money.
Great value and great product. Would be more comfortable for someone short in height if it would lower another 3-4 inches.
good product; it didn't get the 5th star because the packaging was kind of lousy; all six cartridges stuck in a single padded envelope
This has really decreased the number of telemarketing calls I get. I unplugged it for a couple of weeks for some reason, and the calls started coming back. I plugged it back in as soon as I realized what the problem was. I just wish it would catch the direct dialed telemarketing calls. It can only catch the computerized telemarketing calls. I would not part with my Telezapper!
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.
The radio is great and I got it at a "cannot-beat" price. It's colorful and lights up and has excellent sound quality. The radio came several days earlier than anticipated and the package was in excellent condition. I'm glad to have made this purchase.
Got 6 sticks (3 packages) of these little jobbies and popped 'em in to my venerable G5. Was a little worried since it wasn't apple OEM, but they are working fine.They id as 3200U-30330 DDR SDRAM, btw. Faster than the -40440's some apple OEM id's as....Very pleased.
Works fine with XP.Their web site clalims it is Vista compatible, but it requests a driver when mounted on Vista. Their tech support was responsive, but I could not make the Microsoft fix to which they referred me work.Even if it works you do not have mobility to use it on a Vista machine which does not have the fix.In their defense, it is a Vista problem - I have another device with the same issue. Nevertheless, I sent it back.
Verbatim is a top of the line dvd to use for transferring old vhs tapes and home movies.Verbatim blank DVD-R discs are widely accepted by most current dvd player brands.I highly recommend this blank dvd disc brand.
This is the worse quality TV produced. It does not get in anystations, only static and a screen that continuously jumpsand has lines going through it. The sound is distortedto the point of being inaudible.I have a small 2.5 inch Sony that is clear, wonderfulimage, sound ... reception. So I know small TV's can beviewable.If you want a portable TV, save your money. If you planon using it for a game monitor, it might be okay. AlthoughI did not try it.
Product is good even though the delivery was late bcoz of unavailability of stock.
I have done tonnes of research on picking out the best deals and best quality products for years now. I can tell you for a fact that these speakers are not worth 100 bux. It's sad to see that these are being sold at such a high price, and people still buy them.I have had these speakers for more than a year now. They came with my DELL system. Now I am not saying these are bad speakers, but I wouldn't value them at anything higher than $50, on the high high end.The thing people don't understand well, is that speakers are speakers. These one's look ok, but they fall over sometimes, and the volume control and placement of the two satellites can be annoying. (I am being particular for a reason, not trying to dissapoint those who already have them). I enjoy the pair that I have, they do the job, they make some noise. They are a good pair of speakers if you ask me. But for $100, do yourself a favor and get the "Logitech Z-2300 2.1 THX-Certified 200-Watt Speaker System".
I've been lusting for Canon's top-of-the-heap speedlight flash and am very happy to have waiting for the best. The 580EXII puts out a massive amount of light and recovers in the blink of an eye. The instruction manual is only so-so but you can search the internet for more details.I'd give it another star if the Amazon price hadn't gone up so much in the last few months (in this tough economy). Still the flash is built to last and even the case is rugged enough to last a long, long, time.
Before I go into the whole review, I'd like to mention that recently the RIAA has forced Creative to take out the feature to be able to record music from the radio. With justifiable reasons being that it embraces file sharing, leaked songs, and access to record copyrighted material. There are still plent of features in the machine that make it worthwhile, but it is important to note that if you have read other reviews before this one.PROS:-Sleek, elegant finish - strong lines-Innovative design - not as sophisticated as the iPod, but very beautiful-BRIGHT, VIVID SCREEN - viewing angles are week, but very on par with the iPod-Fast transfer speed - Great-Oodles of file support - Pictures, Audio, Video, Supscription, it does it all pretty much-Customizable - menus are very customizable using images and colors of your choice-FM Tuner, Voice Record - integrated microphone-Great sound quality - on par with the iPod-Battery Life - on audio it's mediocre... I got about 12/13 hours from it. Video is actually pretty good, running close to 4 hours. I got two movies in before it died.CONS:-Thicker than the iPod-Battery is no longer removable-Feels clunky-Scratches easily-Not as elegant as the iPod-FM Recording was taken away-Vertical scroll not appealing to someBOTTOM LINE: Not an iPod killer, but great MP3 player none the less. If you are very anti-Apple or are looking for a Windows-based MP3 player, this is a great one. Drag and drop is nice, and is a strong rival of the iPod until the Zune hits the market next month!
product doesn't specify authenticity. it appears to be new. works well so far. doesn't arrive in on-line advertised packaging so i'm not sure if it's the real deal or not.
Yuuuup this thing is great ....I bought it the first day i saw it in the store...it's flawless ...NO skipping(i even put it trough my "Climb and run" test and still no skip)It has lots of functions too like shuffle,shuffle repeat, repeat,repeat all etc...The sound quality is really great and the remote is a +...Well not to mention how cheap it is --when we compare it to his bigger brother the SlimX...Sure it's a great deal...Just buy it ..Don't hesitate...
The grandkids love it for talking to us from their play house in the back yard. We like it when communicating from the fuse box at one end of our ranch style house to the other where we are working on electric switches.
I've been using this product for more than a month and it works well. The 5 stars rating is ONLY for the picture (and sound) quality. I believe it deserves a 5 star rating because it receives tv picture quality equal to a HD television I own and it picks up all (HD) channels clearly. One bad thing about this product is that the composite cable feature is horrible, so horrible that I had to buy the hd tv set I mentioned above to use a gaming console. It would of also been nice if it came with a remote control. Also, the antenna supplied with this tuner is not as good as a one dollar rabbit ear antenna from a dollar store (which works great, picks up all channels clearly).
Cable came right on time and is a robust cable of top quality. Despite its length, which allows me to sit on my couch and project my computer onto my 58" Plasma HDTV across the room, the signal is perfect. And the result is stunning -- my slide shows and videos are crystal clear. I recommend this cable and this provider.
I COUNT ON VERBATIM TO ALWAYS COME THRU WHEN I AM SAVING DATA, DOCUMENTS, ETC.
stay away from the 3rd party batteries and just buy the nikon... better life and quality
Works exactly as advertised and stays snug on the camera and filter. They even included a free microfiber cloth my shipment!
I bought two packages of this from Amazon and 5 packages of a brand that was half the price from a different website. When putting it up I couldn't tell a difference in quality but the morning after I put it all up 80% of the cheap brand had fallen off the walls and was on the floor. The stuff I bought from Amazon stayed stuck on the walls well, I don't think I could pull it off if I wanted to. I had to screw all of the cheap stuff into the wall to get it to stay which ruins the point of having an adhesive back. The money I saved getting the cheap stuff wasn't worth all the frustration and extra time it took to get it to work. Stick with the quality product Amazon is selling, it's worth the extra money!
Good product for the money. Easy to hook up and install. No problems with the Netgear Wireless Rourter.
Used this in an office and worked like a charm. No one could see what i was working on from out in the hallway, unless you were right behind me. Very nice product to protect donor records and work while keeping my office available to the public.
It works great, and it sounds great for a FM transmitter. It's a little hard to find the optimal radio station, but once you've found it, you can listen the songs on your iPod with great quality -not CD quality, but it's only a FM transmitter-. Sometimes you hear some noise -specially because you have to raise a lot the volume of your car receiver-, but most of the time it works like it have to work. Great solution for cars without cassette.
I know I paid very little for this item but, since I have a logitech, I was hoping that the quality would live up to its' name.I am so embarrassed by the quality that I will get another skype camera at a higher price
This camera is too complex for my first digital. Actuallyits my first camera since my army days 30 years ago. Its a bit too small, for my large hands and if not for the low price I would have sent it back. I will give it to my good friend and let her deal with it. She has more experience and I can always borrow it from her. Other than my personal problems with the new age techno digital minaturized devices this camera takes very good pictures and if you take the time to figure it out you'll be very pleased. Thank you Richard
Ghosting and static all day, every day. If you need a replacement cable, find one with better shielding.
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.
Good device, works just as advertise.I just needed it to go with my X10 system and it worked fine.
Works well when it wants to. 2 issues:There is no way to get the fax to fire up if you happen to pick up an extension. I called and tech support verified. Other faxes allow you to dial 123, or #1, or some other code to manually kick the fax into action. On this unit, all you can do is RUN to the machine and hit the "start" button, or, hang up and wait for the faxing party to redial, and remember not to answer the phone.I am also getting the phantom error messages on ink cartridge. In my case, it is yellow. Sometimes it claims I have multiple yellows installed, other times it claims it is missing. Canon is sending a replacement, but it looks like this is not an isolated problem. Canon tech service claims it is rare, but look at the reviews!
This rear lens cap does what it designed to do....protect the rear glass element on your lens. I found myself with some vintage lenses which, although clean, did not include front and rear lens caps. I bought several to take care of this....prevent dust and debris from getting inside, as well as prevent damage. I prefer this older design to the rear lens cap that is included with some of the newer lenses.
I can't say enough good things about this product. Install was straight forward, about 3 hours per door for me but thats because my cielings are 15 foot so a lot of moving the ladder. Plus I am very picky about the way it would look. So I really took my time to run the wires etc. Normal cielings height could easily he done in less than two hours. The unit is so quite my dog doesn't even know when I'm home from work.There is only one thing keeping this from 5 stars for me, which is the motion sensors for lighting. They are very unreliable I find unfortunately. And this was Somthing I was really looking forward too having as a feature.Outside of that it is great so far 1 week later. Also I would note that a lot of people mention the cable monitor as being trickey to install bit I had no problems what so ever. Just be sure to mount close to the drums: 4 to 6 inches away from what I recall and you will he all set.Also i was very pleased that my homelink was compatible with the openers. I am not sure if other homelink vehicals would not work as some people have said but mine works great. It is a 2008.
After 5 months, it stuck shut and could not be removed. I had to jimmy it with a pair of pliers (standard, not needlenose) and a flathead screwdriver. Took about 2 minutes. Unfortunately Amazon won't let me change the four-star rating I gave it after only 1 month.
I bought these speakers for my 2007 Kia Spectra. They said they would fit, and they didn't. But we were able to make a few little adjustments (drill new holes in the metal door frame) to make it work. Don't let the price fool you. These sound great! My husband was acting like a teenager again after he installed them. The neighbors were watching him while he "tested" them out, cranking up the bass and the volume. They really did sound good, even seemed to make my original Kia speakers in the back sound better too. I like them so much....I just ordered another pair! A great deal, a great product! You won't be disappointed.
It's a cheapo. I don't recommend it, as it reproduces a substantial amount of electrical (alternator) noise.
Good work horse printer. I use it daily, printing about 100 sheets a day, first one I owned lasted about 7yrs and then got damaged. I order this as a replacement because I had / have 3 boxes of toner that fit this machine.
Fuji/Olympus/Toshiba decided to bunch together and get a newer flash card format & earn some money on flash cards (like Sony) with their propreitary format. Didn't any of the existing 6 or 7 flash card formats meet their future needs ? Obviously not since they won't fetch any extra money for each card sold !Maybe they will give up on selling xD based camera's if it hurts their sales big time ? After all they haven't got even 256MB out yet. No significant power difference either between 2600/2650 for example, neither does this newer format make your camera any faster while reading/writing. Ofcourse Fuji can claim any figure they like since no one can verify it, its a propreitary thing.Well if you have already bought a xD card based camera, you don't have much choice left, do ya ? Go ahead and buy this card, its works fine in F*ji camera's atleast, can't say about Olympus or Toshiba cameras. Ofcourse outside of compatible camera's from these companies its useless, won't work in any mp3 player, PDA, cell phone etc.Take care not to loose this, its too small & very very easy to loose. Plus its still got the connectors open like Smartmedia, so don't touch on connectors as static electricity can disable it. (What sort of improvement is that Fuji et al ?)BTW, what brand of xD card you buy doesn't matter, they are all made by Toshiba as of now, just sold under different brand names.
First off let me start by saying this product is not made by Apple. The car charger is a generic knockoff and the casette adapter is a universal adapter for any CD/MP3 player and is not iPod specific. That all being said, the product works as it should.The sound quality is fine as long as you don't crank up the volume on your iPod beyond 75-80% any louder than that and it starts popping and cracking. Since the music is being amplified twice, (once by the iPod and again by your car stereo) it comes over much louder than any casette you would normally play anyway so the volume shouldn't be an issue.Other than the fact that I believed this to be an Apple product and was slightly miffed when I realized it wasn't, the only complaint I have is the length of the wires. The wires from both the casette adapter and charger are both pretty short and as a result make it difficult to find a good place to put the iPod where it won't go flying onto the floor of the car.If you're not looking to spend the $50+ on the transmitter type adapter then this isn't a bad buy at all.
I wanted this unit for my vivitar monopod, it fit it perfectly and the quick release part was great. It was a bit larger round than I imagined but no great damage there. Shame it didn't have a ball joint but that was my problem not there's. Does exactly what its meant to, very pleased and strong build quality.
My 180 DVD's, in their jewel cases, used to be all over the house--and took up a lot of space. I bought two of the Case Logic cases (to divide family versus action/thrillers) and now have all my DVD's in one easy to access drawer of my entertainment center. Great time and space saver.
This had the potential to be a nice way for my daughter and I to explore the night sky. But I cannot recommend this scope for several reasons. First, it is almost impossible to align the tracking scope with a centered object in the main scope making the next steps impossible. Second, the backlight LED display for the handheld computer is a very dark red and impossible to see - even in my very dark backyard. I fail to understand Bushnell's point in using a display you cannot see.Save your pennies and purchase a wider aperature telescope if you really want to see celestial bodies.
This is a good solution that provides options for powering different devices from the car adapter. Use caution; check amp requirements of the device you're trying to power and do not overload the inverter.
I have no talent and none but the most basic skills when it comes to photography...and I LOVE this camera. I'm sure I underutilize this camera's myriad manual features, but I get lovely pictures on most of the automated settings.I mostly photograph children, animals, and landscapes, though I've experimented with close-ups of cactus flowers, which turned out surprisingly well, using the appropriate setting. The optical zoom is excellent, and the image stabilization allows me to take much higher quality pictures "in hand."The movies are great - excellent sound quality, and very easy to "capture the moment" with one-touch on and off (no need to switch functions while shooting pictures).I use regular AA batteries, which are easy to get anywhere, and last a respectably long time. I tried rechargables, but must have gotten poor quality batteries, because they would not hold a charge in the camera, even when brand new. (I'll try them again, when I find some that are perhaps more reputable...)Absolutely no regrets in buying this camera. I've not been this happy with an electronic device in a LONG time.
It's fast, it's very easy to get it running, just like a Pen Drive - just plug it in and start copying files.Besides, Seagate has a strong reliability - that was the main reason I chose this drive.The only reasons I didn't rate it 5 stars is that it lacks a third-party backup software - something like "Bounceback" would definitely help - and it has a big footprint. You can't just put it in your pocket like some similar external hard drives.
This MP3 player is perfect for me...It is what you pay for, so if you want a simple inexpensive MP3 player, it is perfect, but if you are big into top of the line products, then you better spend more money on a different one. The earphones break after awhile, but those are easy to replace. All I wanted was something cheap that works...and it does do that!
We really like our new Samsung SyncMaster 970P 19" LCD Monitor. It's very large and all the displays are easy to read and use. It is also quite flexible - I've been able to program my desktop in a way most easy for me to use. And the monitor itself, although large, is flat and doesn't take up a lot of desk space.
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
I needed a cheap mp3 player for my car after what self respecting guy doesn't have a mp3 player in his car. After scouting out for a new player I came across this battery replacement kit. Being the adventurous kind I opted to replace the battery on my long dead iPod!I was pleasantly surprised after the battery arrived in 5 days. Read the instructions, watched a couple of Youtube videos. I was ready. I plunged head long thinking it would be complicated, fortunately the whole operation took 10 mins and was trouble free. The iPods doing fine. The battery now lasts 10+ hrs. I'm now thinking of replacing the hard drive with a CF card! Know where I can get a cheap 32 GB CF card?RV
I've had mine for a good part of a year, so this is a good time for a review. This unit is my introduction to the world of GPS navigation. I've got 2 young kids and a wife that is map-challenged. This ofcourse means I drive and read the map while in foreign places. Safe huh?Anyway, technically this GPS unit does well to take me to places as it should. Satellite acquisition is reasonably fast and keeps a good signal during a route. Detail of the map and audio is plenty good, although if you're getting on in your years, the display would be a challenge. Sun and darkness does not detract from the display. The auto light adjustment between day/dusk/dark is fantastic. Routes are mapped out well and the audio instructions provide sufficient time for you to make the proper lane changes in advance for the upcoming turns. PDA function is also a nice to have. I use it mostly to watch movies to wait for the kids while they nap in the car.The only thing that was a bit problematic for me was that during a route, the unit would 'reset'. Yes. It would shut down and start up again. This process would take about a minute. This meant that if you're waiting for the next turn, you'll have to pull over and wait. It does resume to where it left off once it is up again. This would be its biggest problem...luckily Garmin I guess recognized this problem. If you go to their site and download the latest (last) update patch...this problem seem to disappear. In fact, the map rendering is even better after this patch.All in all, I've had such a positive experience with this that I've recommended it to 5 close friends and family. They all have one and probably would not drive anywhere without it now. There are certainly faster and better units out there now with the new SirfStar III GPS chipset and all. But without going into more detail, driving around with my trusty M3 in a less than familiar place without having to multi-task is priceless and SAFE.
Worked fine for dusting out my old computer case during a hardware update, but ran out a bit faster than I would have hoped, even considering the small size.
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.
They are actually cat6 cable not cat5 or some fake. They are long enough for my project and the shipping was GREAT!! They arrived a day early which is always a plus. Ordered a pair of them and they both were there.
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.
I love this product. It was nice to finally get rid of all the cables running to my projector. Now I only have one HDMI cable thanks to the video upconvert. I run a bunch of component inputs (Wii, Cable, DVD) through the upconvert and they all look as amazing as if they were directly connected, no distortion or lack of quality. Setup can be tricky but that is expected with any system with as many features as this offers.GREAT PRICE... I spent a lot of time comparing other receiver options. An equivalent system from H&K; or Denon would've run well over 1K. This is the most affordable upconvert system I've seen on the market.Only oddity is an occasional clicking (maybe 2x a day, I use it typically 8 hours a day while working). Probably coming from the power supply, like when you turn it on. Its hard to say what is causing that, and if it is a problem oh well, I purchased an extended warranty which is usually a good idea on any expensive electronic products.Make sure you buy some nice speakers for this system. Speakers are really where the money should be spent as they last a long time. I hooked up a pair of Martin Logan clarity electrostatics with Klipsch surround... amazing.
This unit sucks and their customer support is equally bad. We bought this unit about a year ago and now I am trying to sell it. The voice prompts stop working every other day and after spending hours waiting for customer support I am told to reinstall the software which is a real pain. Our car charger also stopped working recently and now the unit is just sitting around. It is totally useless.
I have had one of these cameras for about 2 weeks now. This is basically a fancy point and shoot camera. I am finding I am taking this little camera along everywhere because it is small and fun. I am taking it with me to places where I would never take a camera before.I love the small size of this camera, and that it is super-easy to adjust the exposure up to + or - 2.0 EVs. (I have not found any way to specifically override shutter speed or f-stop; but there is a program which places the camera in shutter-speed preferred mode.) With its very small size, I found that my finger at first tended to get in front of the lens, which is at the top corner of the camera where the viewfinder window would ordinarily be. (The viewfinder is immediately adjacent, inboard from the lens, where the rangefinder window would ordinarily be.) The battery life is excellent. The autofocus works fine. Once focus is set, the shutter lag is minimal. There is spot autofocus and spot exposure metering available (requires scrolling through menus.) Sharpness is good for a point and shoot -- I am not expecting the same performance that I get from the high-end optics I attach to my Contax bodies. Distortion from the lens is less at all focal lengths than I expected, and contrast is reasonbly good. All-in-all, so far I am very happy with this little guy and heartily recommend it.
But I wish I had waited a couple of months before buying mine. Shortly after purchase, Handspring came out with their Platinum version that I would have purchased instead.For the Visor Deluxe itself, I have no complaints at all. I prefer the Handspring over the Palm, mostly due to its expansion slot. They both run the same software, but I feel the functionality of the Handspring makes it a winner.I also purchased a leather case that attaches to my belt ... so I don't have to worry about it taking up space in my already overcrowded pockets.
I've been around the block with DVD players. First, I bought a Samsung which choked on playback and was incompatible with my TV, then I bought the Toshiba 2900 which worked but had an inscrutable interface.This Toshiba 3900 really is perfect: the image is clear, sharp, and easily adjustable to any TV - even if you only have a regular-size old TV like I do, you'll notice that the image at first is weirdly vertical (like El Greco paintings) because the default output is for the slightly wider screen of the new digital TVs. Adjusting the output for my regular-size TV was easy, I just pressed "MENU", selected "Setup", and under "TV Display", I selected "regular TV", and the image output changed to be perfectly sized for my TV.Clearly, Toshiba put some thought into the remote, which has the frequently-used play, stop, forward and rewind buttons slightly larger and centered nicely. The menu interface also is a breeze, in plain English without inscrutable icons or baffling toggles. The zoom feature, for example. is just as it should be: you press "ZOOM"; the display zooms (on the Toshiba 2900, pressing zoom led you into a forest of mystifying menu symbols and toggle options).The Toshiba 3900 comes with progressive scan, an image enhancement feature now standard with DVD players. Both the progressive scan image output and the regular image output are crystal-clear and sharp on my regular old TV, and quite an improvement, particularly compared to analog broadcast.Recording perfect VHS tapes from the DVD player is easy - simply by feeding the audio and video output from the DVD into the audio and video input for the VCR, I can record perfectly anything that's playing on the DVD player. I'm not saying you should do this, I'm just pointing out that it's possible.The player has played every disc I've put in it without difficulty, even one that had been scratched.And it has a sleek, understated gray brushed titanium finish that looks sharp. Friends have actually commented on how nice it looks.
There is not much to say about this memory.I installed it into my Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pa1510 and it just works fine.Now I don't have to worry that much any more about how many programs to let open, before my laptop gets slow again because it ran out of memory.All in all a good product.
I got this to go along with a Canon scanner (LIDE 30) to make copies of prints after having them developed. So far it works great. I do have some concerns with the waste tank, but it seems to only really be an issue if you're obsessive about doing head cleanings. My first print (3&quot;x5&quot;) came out in about 20 seconds from a USB 2.0 connection. Doesn't get much better than that.
The phone has always been on my husband's nightstand in the bedroom because that is closest to the jack. Now I finally have it on my side. This is just what I needed when I go on call. :)
This is a great price for this battery, but it won't hold a charge very long. It serves as an emergency backup for the "real" battery, but only until the name-brand battery can get charged. Wouldn't buy again.
Great Product! Used it for binos and camera while hiking in Alaska and Canada. Adjustable to fit over a jacket. Keeps bino and camera from bouncing around on your chest. Also great when bending over - no swinging around of supported item.
We bought this particular machine because of Toshiba's good reputation and the great price for the features. Picture is fine but the discs do not want to stay in their appropriate trays! When you start the machine the tray automatically rotates to scan how many discs are present. Very frequently a disc will become dislodged and at least once every 3-4 weeks it get dislodged enough to be flung to the back of the machine! We then have to take the cover off to retrieve it and hope it isn't scratched (which has happened!) We've taken it in for service and they could find nothing wrong. Wrote to Toshiba - no reply. I'm going to be wary of buying Toshiba in the future and will NEVER buy a multi-disc DVD from them again.
It's nothing to write home to mom about, but they're a good pair of headphones w/ no thing hanging on top of your head or behind your head (streetstyle) &amp; you can let someone else wear them w/ no worries.
After reading many reviews on this turntable, I decided to purchase one while Beach Camera was the prime Amazon partner vendor. The first unit arrived with a broken tone arm latch, and I returned it and received credit. In the meantime, Beach Camera had raised the price by $25, and no other vendor was as inexpensive as my original price of $206 with free shipping. A call to Beach sales got me my replacement at the original price.It might be of interest to note that Audio Technica USA has a very good parts department (I bought an extra PL120 headshell from them). When I called them to ask about the broken part with which my unit had arrived, they told me that it often breaks through use, that it's easily user replaceable, that they send out several from time to time and they would be glad to send me one free of charge to replace the broken one I got. But it was too late for me to rescind the RMA I asked for and got from Beach Camera.Right out of the box, this turntable was a dream to set up and use. I experienced no problems with the minor bit of assembly necessary and took great care to balance the tone arm with the headshell and cartridge installed before setting the tracking force at 4 grams - about midway between the lightest and heaviest force AT recommends for the cartridge that comes with the unit. I never had a problem with the "zeroing" dial being too loose that some reviewers have experienced. I set the anti-skate control as AT recommends.Final leveling the turntable came next (I did a preliminary leveling to assure I got the tonearm balance right), and I was very careful to repeat the process several times to assure I had it absolutely horizontal both front-to-back and side-to-side. I used a small "torpedo" level that fit on the platter, not some circular turntable level which doesn't seem to be as easy to read.I was very careful to follow the sequence for connecting the audio outputs and AC power that AT recommends. My stereo receiver (Denon) has a phono input, so I didn't have to switch in the built-in pre-amp. I switched on the receiver and the turntable, turned the volume up to beyond listening level and got no hum (at least to my older ears) that others have heard.Playing some old vinyl was a pleasure - especially with the cueing feature and damped tonearm descent. My LPs sounded as good as I remember - and I do agree with those people who prefer vinyl for its smoother music renditions, less tinny highs and deeper, more natural base notes.My only complaint was that the user manual wasn't very clear about how to use the leveling pads. I assumed that the leg lengths were, indeed, adjustable. But that should have been made very clear in the instructions.I also bought the cartridge for playing 78s but haven't installed it yet in the extra headshell I bought. I'm hoping there is some relatively easy way to make both the 33/45 RPM cartridge assembly and the 78 RPM cartridge assembly weigh the same so I don't have to recalibrate the tonearm counterbalance every time I switch from one to the other.
You already know from the many reviews that the sounds on these cans are phenomenal. My only beef is the quality of the make. After just over a month, the right ear piece just fell off from the metal peg attaching it to the headband. Squeezing it back in worked as a temporary solution, but after doing it so many times the hole is stripped, and there's no keeping it in. It stays fine if I'm wearing them, but putting them on or picking them up can be a hassle. I don't think many other people's SR60's have done this... just thought I'd point it out.
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.
Has worked almost flawlessly for over 2 years now. Great product. Have had to pull the plug and re-power to reset only 2-3 times over this entire time.
PROS:4 megapixel CameraOutstanding Image Quality, thanks to theSchneider-Kreuznach Variogon 10X zoom lensElectronic Viewfinder shows full frame of actual picture (SLR-Type Viewfinder, or "what you see is what you get")Viewfinder automatically shifts from color to black &amp; white to enhance ability to see the subject in low lightSecure feel with large grip allowing one handed shotsSurprisingly small, easily fits in one handAllows full left hand support under the lens for steady, clear telephoto shots.User Friendly, Intuitive controlsExcellent Pop-up flash gives outstanding coverage to 16 feetExtra large 2.2 inch LCD (Giant size)LCD is easy to see even in bright sunlight (Indoor/Outdoor LCD Display)Dioptric adjustment for variations in eyesightFull Automatic Program, or choice of Aperture and/or Shutter priority modesFast and precise Auto-focus systemChoice of automatic Portrait, Sports, Night and Video modesMacro mode to 4.7 inches in wide angle16 MB Internal memory storage, plus MMC or SD storage card capacitiesSimply and easily shares photos by email, printing, or archivingBattery good for about 430 photos before recharging.Software compatible with Windows 2000 and later, and MacCONSAverage shutter delay speedProprietary batterySoftware not compatible with Windows 98As for the CONS, the shutter delay is common to all digital cameras and takes some getting use to. With time, you can better anticipate shots, so your active 3-year old is still in the frame when the camera writes the photo to the memory.As for the battery, I would prefer 4-AA batteries as they are easier to find/replace.I have Windows 98 and simply hooked up a card reader to my PC and gave up trying to use the software that came with the camera. I understand folks with Macs and Windows XP have no trouble with the software.CONCLUSION:This is my 3rd Digital Camera and the closest yet to my SLR cameras. This is certainly the best digital camera I have used, with the best overall performance of any of them. The photo quality makes you look a terrific photographer :)If you are a "shutterbug" who prefers to take manually controlled photos, then keep looking for a camera. This camera is designed for people who are more interested in taking photos than learning all the technical stuff about their camera. If you shoot a lot in auto mode, this is an excellent camera, that will also allow you to maybe later learn a little about manual adjustment through aperture versus shutter priority settings.
Don't pay attention to the 1 star review ("bugs not worked out yet"). He must have not realized this frame has no internal memory. I have had this frame for two months and so far it is excellent. The resolution and brightness are great. The speakers are kind of "tinny", but I wasn't expecting too much in the audio department. The fact that this player has no internal storage is almost an advantage as far as I'm concerned - Some people have complained about other models having a "whirring" sound coming from the hard drive, so you won't get that here and you can fit SO many high resolution pics on a decent sized memory card that I can't see the need for any internal storage. The oak frame has the look of an actual picture frame, which is what I wanted. The remote is a great addition. One small gripe is that there is no random mode for your music, so after shutting it off the music will start back up at the beginning... no biggie.
this antenna works perfect for me. I was using rabbit ears wit mixed results and the ears kept getting in the way. I have this antenna mounted in the rafters of my pole building ( with metal roof and four foot center trusses. I can rotate this antenna and I get great reception. It did require assembly but was not too bad if you have average skills.
I work private security as covert surveillance. I own a large pair of binoculars which is great, but everyone knows you're watching someone. With this I can conceal it in my palm and move it to my face when needed. No on even knows I have it. Great!
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.
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!
I'm pretty sure anyone who reads this review at least owns something by Apple. I bought this about 4 months ago and I say it is one of the best musical playback systems that I've ever used. The product being thinner than its previous ones (the 20GB for example) is easier to store in your pocket without looking like you have a huge chunk in your pocket.Basically it is like most music systems. It has its play button, its skip and repeat button, and the menu button. Theres a button in the middle that is more like an enter button that you press that you want to make your selection. Also the wheel, the big round circle, you can adjust the volume or go to a certain point through a song. You can select you music choices by: song, artist, album, or just have the device randomly shuffle it.Now with the new Ipod, you can also download videos (from I Tunes) to play. Also you can download audio books to listen to. Some of the extras (I don't use very much) are: games, the clock, stopwatch, notes, contacts, and a calendar if you want to use them. Another new feature with the new Ipods is the color screen. And if you download from I-Tunes you can see the CD cover on the Ipod also. If you decide to download from Apple I-Tunes, you can download most songs for $0.99 or you can download the whole CD which on average cost $9.99 per CD. If you have your own CDs, you can just rip them in your CD ROM drive into the program.What comes in the box is the Ipod itself, some ear buds, the instruction booklet and the USB adapter that connects to the computer. When you want to transfer the music from your computer to your Ipod, just connect the it to your computer by the USB cord and [if you have it set] it will load the music automatically to your device. Just follow directions.I have a few things that could have used improvement;First when it is purchased, it could have came with an AC adapter which charges your battery. You can still charge your battery by connecting your Ipod to your computer by the USB cord, but it charges slower. Luckly I owned an older model and kept the plug.Second is that sometimes the Ipod may freeze up and not work. If this happens, just press the enter (the button in the middle) and the play/pause button and it will reset iself.Third, as I stated earlier is that I bought an older 20GB model around christmas/new years 2004, and around Jan 2006 the hard drive crashed, causing me to buy a newer model. I also have about 2 of my friends say that theirs crashed and had to buy a new one. I hope this isn't the average life expectancy of the device, because if it is, every year and a half, you will be having yours repaired or buying a new one. If you fear worst, but the lifetime warranty (I think its about $59, I'm not sure). If Amazon.com doesn't sell it, go to your local Apple store and buy it there.Last is the I-Tunes program. It is a good program to store your music, but if you are like me and have tons of CD's and music, I recommend you get an external hard drive or get a second one installed, to put all your music there. Another thing when purchasing CD's is that the program sometimes doesn't have all the tracks on the CD. It'll say partial album. (A good example: Look up all the A Tribe Called Quest's Albums) So it will be missing about 1 or 2 tracks from the CD. To some people, that may not be an issue because they may download songs individually, but if you want the full album, that may irritate you. Other downloads of CD it may say "By Song Only" which means you cannot download the CD all together for $9.99, but you have to download each song for $0.99, which may be a problem. Example: You have a 20 track CD. You could download the whole CD for $9.99 or you can download each track seprately for $0.99 which means you will pay $19.80, not good for your music budjet.Other than those small flaws, the Ipod is a music device that would be good to your collection. One thing I recommend you also buy is a case, because if you are clumsy and drop the device, it could sustain damage and cause it not to work. It is a good device though. When you buy it, just follow the directions and you will learn how to do [more advanced] things with the Ipod. The spotlight reviewers go into more detail with more of the features (I haven't tried podcasting yet), so you could get more info from them. Other than that it is a good invention by Apple...and more to come.If you do have one or decide to purchase it, and have any questions or troubleshooting, just go to the website www.apple.com/itunes, they maybe able to answer some questions. If all else fails, just go to your local Apple store.
After buying our elegantCanon PowerShot SD700, I wanted a way to protect it without having to carry it around in a camera case.This silicone cover is just ideal. It gives me a much better grip on the camera itself, and still lets me easily use ALL the buttons and controls on the Canon. I can stretch the case easily to access the battery and memory card.I love the extra security that the cover gives me. The protection is enough that I don't mind dropping the camera into the bottom of a bag or putting it into a drawer.After buying the SD700, this is the very next thing you need to get to provide a safe skin for your Canon.
I am not a techie but I found getting the wireless connection with my laptop up and running very easy but the tech support is horrible. I believe that Netgear have outsourced their support to India. The wait on both occasions that I called was close to 30 minutes.
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.
After reading some negative reviews on another after-market brand of battery, I bought this one due to its price and better than average reviews. It performs as well as the Sony battery.
Purchased it for my youngest son, serving in the USAF, to install in his HP 9000 series Laptop -- it took care of his 'lagging' with movies, games, and internet chats. It's amazing what 'upgrading' from a 1GB chip to a 2GB chip can do for your computer. Highly recommend to all this great item at such a reasonable price.
So far have not been able to get this device to work with my Win98 system. It generates a blue screen &quot;Fatal exception 0E&quot; message whenever pluged into the USB port. Software installation procedure was followed per instructions. Have also tried latest driver download from Viking website. Viking tech support is unable to offer any reason for the &quot;Fatal exception 0E&quot; ... so it's fundamentally incompatible with my system.
Windows cannot properly remove some flash memory that I have, but the Kingston detaches fine.This memory stick went through a washer and dryer in my shirt front pocket. It was nice and dry, so I plugged it into the computer. All my data was there, and it still works fine.
...like everything else Apple develops. This is simply the best MP3 player out there. One reviewer (and only one) suggested it sounded horrible. I submit, judging by the comments, the user is probably using 48k MP3s ;) The sound of my 128K (or higher) MP3s is nothing short of incredible. Another reviewer stated this was the best MP3 player a Mac user could own. Although I feel sorry for peecee users there is some relief here: There is free software out there that allows a peecee to use an iPod. But Windoze owners beware: you won't find the familiar crashes or confusing interfaces that you are accustomed to. What you will find is an MP3 so simple to use that the instruction manual was a brochure! And I was using the device intuitively w/o the manual. And if you think the iPod is easy to use and elegant, try a Mac with OS X!!!
Great service-Delivered what I expected(brand name product/not a cheap after market) and it was on time.
This product was very cool and I loved how neatly it was packaged. The gift was for my brother and he loves it. I would recommend this to my friends.
This earphone arrived in 3 days free delivery. The sound clarity is good, sound quality towards the high frequency part with lacks of bass if compared to my other earphones of the same size driver. Since it is super light, I didn't feel much pressure on my ears at all while it is snug in the ear. It should be good for listening especially when exercising where strong body movement are expected.
Only minor problem......ordered 4GB....paperwork says 4GB....but actually recieved 8GB's...so now you know why your inventory is wrong.........I really have no complaint......T.H.Welch
I wanted a scanner that would work under Linux with an app called VueScan. After reading the list of compatible scanners and a BUNCH of reviews on Amazon and elsewhere, I settled on this scanner. The combination of VueScan and this scanner produces amazing results when scanning color photos. The color rendition is superb and the image quality is outstanding IMHO. Although I am certainly not trying to compare it to high-end scanners, nor have I ever used anything like that, so I guess my opinion is purely subjective. It *does* put an older HP ScanJet 3200C (that I got for free and tried) to shame. It does make a moderate amount of noise when scanning, but it's certainly not objectionable to me. To sum it up:PROS: inexpensive, a *great* bargainuses LEDs as the light source, which should be very reliablegreat image quality when scanning color photosUSB poweredsmall footprint, easily portableworks with Vuescan under LinuxCONS: none that I have foundThings that don't matter to me:Makes some noiseOCR not required so no commentBundled apps not required as I am not using it on a Windows boxOverall, I'd buy this scanner again in a hearbeat. Now it just remains to be seen how long a lifespan it has...
Pleased with all things included other than the bag. Had it less than 3 months and the stitching in the comfort pad on the strap just disintegrated. Came loose in several places. It's not very durable and I'd suggest buying another bag from another manufacturer.
I purchased the D80 bundle with 18-55mm and 55-200mm VR lens. I absolutely love the 55-200mm VR lens, but seriously thinking about getting rid of the 18-55mm lens. I'm currently waiting for the new Nikkor 16-85mm lens, but it will not be out for another few weeks.I have owned the camers for 2 months now and can say that I have made a great purchase. I have taken over 3000 pictures so far and the quality has been great. I recently purchase the SB-800 speedlight to compliment the camera and boy does it. If you are reading this may I suggest that you purchase the D80 with the 18-135mm VR lens bundle. That lens is versitile and I wish I could have purchased that bundle.As for the camera body, it is outstanding, and as for the 18-55mm lens well you can be the judge of it. The Nikon D80 is the best camera that you can purchase under $1000 dollars hands down. I have a close friend who purchased a Canon 40d and you can't tell the pictures apart.At times the 18-55mm lens is slow to focus. I attribute that to the lens and not the camera. The 55-200mm VR lens functions flawlessly. The 18-55mm lens is really cheap because it sells for under $100 and the saying goes you get what you pay for. And as for the camera body..........you get more than what you pay for.
I got everything to work right out of the box pretty quickly and easily. Have three computers running through it, one using a standard rj45 cable, which works quite well. The other is using the MA311 PCI wireless card, and a Dell laptop using MA401. At a distance of 80 to 90 feet through the house the MA311 gets a 30% signal at best, and the MA401 gets 0% and will not connect to router. Tech support stepped me though a few things. But ended up telling me it's too far away from the base station, and that it was not really designed to function in a 2-Story Environment. I have limited experience with this type of networking but it seems that with a claim of 500 feet max range, an 80 foot distance should be working much better.
Don't any of you know that Google uses these cables to run their dark fiber network? Of course they only use the 300$ cables.. I Bought this cable and Sergey Brin himself asked if they could use my network to tripple Google's speed!Now Im making millions renting to them, and all the hot fine ladies in the world love me!
Upgraded home network. Was all Cat5 before. Got all kinds of confused over Cat 5, 5e, 6. Did my reading and learned. I like these C2G cables bcoz they feel great. The Snagless style cable ends work great. Every bit as nice quality feel and flexibility as Belkin cables. I know on the inside all of the workings are suppose to be the same standard, it's just nice when they also feel like quality too.C2G / Cables to Go 27136 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Gray (50 Feet),C2G / Cables to Go 27135 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Gray (25 Feet),C2G / Cables to Go 31340 5 Feet Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable - Gray,C2G / Cables to Go 27131 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Gray (3 Feet)
I had a Kodak DX6340 that I purchased new many years ago, and kept it in my work truck and used it frequently. Then, in March 2011, thieves (pig fornicators of Sodom!!) broke into my work truck and stole tools, test gear, and the Kodak DX6340.I thought that it was an "opportunity" to upgrade to a more modern, "better" digital camera, so went shopping and bought a new Kodak 12 MP camera. It has quirks from day 1, and Best Buy wouldn't exchange (they don't replace defective merchandise, they make you send to manufacturer for warranty service). So, with the new camera off for service, I was still left without a digital camera for work, so bought yet another new digital camera online. It arrived in a couple of days, and I found almost immediately it also had quirks. Dumb things like refusal to come on once in a while, locked up now and then, just dumb things. Oh, how I missed the reliable old Kodak DX6340!!So, Amazon to the rescue! Searched and found a Kodak DX6340 and eagerly bought it. Camera came from Robert VandeBrake and arrived in great shape! He even included a letter with instructions and tips not mentioned in the instructions. But, I already knew about the Kodak DX6340 and what makes it "tick". And, I absolutely LOVE it!Here's a few things I learned about the camera that might help you-The camera WILL run on a couple of alkaline AA batteries in a pinch. However, it will eat them quickly. You need to buy the Energizer lithium AA batteries, sometimes referred to as "digital camera batteries" and the Kodak DX6340 will run off of them for a really long time. This is actually an advantage over cameras with a rechargeable battery in them because you can carry a couple spare AA cells and be right back in business if you run the camera for days on end. No need to stop your sight-seeing trip because the camera's battery is dead.The Kodak DX6340 has a rotary dial on the back to switch it on and change operating modes. This is actually a great feature because the camera isn't a "vampire appliance". When it's off, it's really off. No trickle battery drain.They say the Kodak DX6340 is only 3.1 MP, and compared to all the new cameras touting 12 MP and more, you would think the Kodak DX6340 takes inferior pictures. Not so!!! The M550 (one of the crummy cameras I bought trying to replace the Kodak DX6340) takes pictures about half as nice as the Kodak DX6340.The size and feel of the Kodak DX6340 just screams quality. And, indeed it is a quality product. My old one had been dropped, wet, hot, cold, and exposed to very high RF fields and never complained. My new one is operating in hot environments and very high RF fields without a problem. The M550 crashes as soon as you turn it on! The trusty old Kodak DX6340 just works.I'm not a fan of goofy "features" and garbage. I just like stuff that works. The Kodak DX6340 just works. No "drama", no farting around. Exactly what wanted.
This camera takes great video. I originally ordered the HC7 but couldn't deal with the tapes. It took me back to the VCR days. It took great video as well but I can't say I noticed much of a difference between tape and HDD. I'm sure the professional can but it satifies my needs and then some.Low light isn't a big issue. If the lighting is too low it does have a lot of noise but simply turn on your indoor lights and it's plenty of light. Outdoor video is spectacular. I took some video of some flowers in my wife's garden with the Telemacro function on to blur the background. It looked like some of the video on Discovery HD. Everyone I show it to is very impressed.You will need an external hard drive to store this stuff. One hour of AVCHD video is approx. 7 gigabytes so your computer hard drive will run out of space fast. I still have a Pentium 4, 3.0 Ghz processor with 1 GB RAM. It's fast enough to use the stock software but I will probably have to upgrade if I'm going to do any serious editing. This stuff can be taxing on your system.Overall great and I would recommend this camera. Also impressed with Amazon's return policy on the HC7. No restocking fee like the brick-and-mortar stores.
I've tried several other Camcorders and returned them to the store. This Camcorder is easy to use as well as being easy to download to my computer.
This camera takes photos with much clearness. I am very satisfied with it to have bought
I went through a pair of headphones every six months for two years before deciding enough was enough and getting something tank-like enough to stand up to my abuse. The Pro-4AAs fit that bill admirably; the frame is heavy metal and the earcups thick, rigid plastic, and they'll take anything you could possibly throw at them and then some. My pair is still essentially mint-condition after two years of heavy use.They are heavy! Everybody says this in reviews, and I'm going to as well: they're heavier than you think they are, and they can get uncomfortable to support for extended listening. I suspect I've significantly strengthened my neck by wearing them regularly. =) They sit well on the head, so there are no pressure points or localized discomfort, but the weight is still there. The ear pads are smooth plastic, which make a great seal with the side of your head to keep sound out and generally provide great padding, but can get sweaty and uncomfortable in hot environments.I'm no audiophile, so I can't speak much to audio quality; I can hear junk, but anything above a reasonable midrange sounds equally good to me. I bought these to be indestructible, not of peerless fidelity. I think they sound great, but look to other reviews for more detailed critiques of the sound.All in all, a good and extremely tough pair of headphones, perfect for anyone who tends to be abusive to their headphones.
I just received my new HP-S4253 and I am running an HD DVR from my cable company via one of the HDMI inputs. The HD picture is really sharp and clear and the SD picture is pretty clear and it does a good job with skin color looking natural. Items that are black are really black and have good detail from my viewing position(about 7 feet back and about 2 feet off center). One of the concerns I had when researching plasmas was the low price for the Samsung. I'm a believer that you get what you pay for and I'm sure there are 42" plasmas that are far superior however for the price ( just over $1200) I think you would be really hard pressed to find a better TV. One thing I do recommend is having a surge protector/line conditioner to clean up the power which helps with the picture. I have read several reviews here on Amazon that said their TV had a "buzzing noise". I have not experienced that as of yet and I hope to be able to report so after a while. I still have my 7 year old DVD player which I have connected via the s-video input and the picture is very respectable but I hope to be upgrading that shortly to an upconvert DVD with an HDMI output. Any way that is my input on this TV and I hope it is useful to those of you on a budget like myself.
Could be a little faster, but other than that, it gets the job done!
So I have a SYX by SysteMAX, which is a pretty standard mid-tower case. These things do not fit, but I really liked the idea, so a couple of zip ties did the job. Took about an hour to figure out that the bracket it came with was completely useless, and you have to kind of squeeze it into place. There is a noise difference as well, GPU temps did not drop at all but I'm seeing about 5 degrees F lower on my CPU. All in all, would I buy these again? Not unless it was a seamless install... Pretty dissatisfied but w/e more air flow through my machine.
I listen to the radio about 4-5 hours per day. This small, handy radio provides good sound reproduction of AM, FM and TV. Has it's own speaker or you can use with headphones. This is a quality product.
While the system came very quickly, it wasn't as advertised (Very good condition). The power cord is ify and randomly shuts down the system if positioned at the wrong angle. It also takes about 10 minutes to find satellite signal so is not practical for in-town trips. The car charger did not work upon arrival. I tried replacing the fuse in it and it blew right through it, so I was forced to buy a new one. While the exterior casing of the system itself was in 'Very Good Condition,' nothing else was.
If you're looking for a MP3 Player to have at the bedside for continuous music, or wherever in the house, and you don't want to use headphones and/or, you don't need to carry it around, this item works very well. It's proven to be a good workhorse. I just set the repeat button and enjoy while reading, doing housework, or going to sleep. It's also great for lectures that are on this kind of format. This item is also very reasonable for price. It does have headphone access as well.
Great Handheld. Only problems are that its not upgradeable and you cant see the screen well outside. But overall its great
It surprised me with the rusty screws on the handle! I used only one time with non-salt food and soon I found the screws are rusty! I bought one two years ago and that one just did great even now. But this new one is not.The manufacturer needs really pay attention to the details of their parts qualifacation. Function is good but the screws breached the overall. I like the function but sorry I can not give a high rate because of the rust.
Let me start off by saying that I bought this router to use with an ADSL modem by SBC Yahoo DSL. After I set up the router, I had problems connecting the rest of the computers onto the internet. Unofortunately to get phone support, you need to first register your product. After calling up phone support, I was able to set up the router by followin instructions from the customer support after a five minute wait. Afterwards he helped set up the wireless network as well and the whole process took about half hour. Since then the wireless network occasionally drops from Excellent to Very Good/good, but for the most part the router works very well for the price. So if your looking for a decent router for a good price, I'd go for it.
bought one for my parent's basic Manfrotto tripod bought for them. no complaint heard after a couple of months usage
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.
Yes, the battery cover is incredibly hard to open on an unmodified mouse, but this can be fixed if you round the lip on the small plastic latch on the underside of the cover with a small file. Great mouse once you fix this annoying design problem.
I have built telescopes from 6" to 16" diameter, but have been out of astronomy for 20 years. I wanted a good, but inexpensive pair of binoculars to do some casual stargazing. Just went out and star tested the optics. Stars are crisp and clean. I am really impressed. Tried them during the day and got crisp images all the way to the edge of the field. I had always heard that the Nikons were good. I heard correctly. Definitely worth much more than I paid for them.
second pair of these, my first one's broke after two years of use and I was glad to find these online seeing as they are no longer being sold by v-moda themselves. I really like the best and the level of noise isolation despite the fact that they are not listed as noise isolating. I would recommend them to anyone whole-heartedly.
I currently own his case it's nothing Fancy , but it uses Velcro to keeep yor Zize secure and the flip down style is great , you won't need to take it out of the case .
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.
OK, I admit it... I forgot what the wood finish on my desk looked like as it had not seen daylight in months! Despite having a good sized desk at home, I still manage to put more junk on it than I should. So when I got this keyboard, I was at first scared that I would lose it under papers. It is so small! I have kinda thick hands, so I was worried that it would be painful to use this keyboard. NOPE! I am amazed how natural this keyboard feels. The buttons give good resistance when punched. And did I mention it was small? I went from a ergonomic keyboard to the wired Apple aluminum keyboard when they first came out. That cleared up a lot of room. And this has given even more room (to place more unneeded junk)! Seriously, my mouse pad is bigger than the keyboard. You'll be amazed at the simple beauty of it. I'm very happy with it and think you will be too!
These earbuds sound fantastic for the price, especially if you prefer bass heavy tunes. The comfort level provided by the many ear tip choices is excellent. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this product due to extremely poor build quality. Between my wife and myself, we have gone through THREE pairs of these buds in 8 months time. All three pairs had the exact same failure. After several months of moderate to heavy use the speaker enclosures would occasionally separate which eventually caused the soldered connections to break. Upon inspection of all three units, it was apparent that the soldered points were not well done and often didn't cover the entire diameter of the speaker wire. In other words, only about half of the speaker wire was secured by solder, which is plenty enough for an electrical connection however it is incapable of tolerating all but the slightest of pulls. Lastly, the cord on this unit is very thin making it susceptible to tangles. In summary, I can only recommend these earbuds for light duty due to the lack of durability. The sound quality can't be beat at this price point. V-Moda: Improve your build quality and you will truly have an excellent product!Note: I've since moved on to the much more expensive Shure SE110, and have not looked back. In my opinion, the money spent is worth the improved sound and build quality, and Shure backs their products with a 2 year warranty.
I owned HP28s, HP48GX. I worked for both companies who made TI voyage 200 and HP48GX (not calc departments).TI Voyage 200 is much easy to learn the HP calc. One can learn everything in few days but HP is much harder to learn (everything in a month!) HP may be much more powerful and accurate that is why HP is much more to learn (and much more slower). But who cares the power if the calc is so slow and so hard to learn and USE. I bought HP 48GX with 1M card when I was in engineering school. The calc was seldom used. It is not easy to learn and USE. To do some calculations, one may have to go through menu after menu. It is just a pain to use HP. Unless you have a lot of time, it can be treated as a MATH toy to do some interesting math which has no values in the real world most of time.After one goes to work force, most problems are solved numerical by 'simulator',e.g. circuit simulator. Those equations are so complex that one cannot easily put into the calc or not even can be solved by calc (unless you want to wait forever for the answers). Most equations are much simplied versions of the real world, e.g. curcuit equations, semiconductor equations. So you may not really need a super precise calc. (As long as it is reasonable percise, it is ok.)My point is to find a calc as a calc, not a calc can do everything (try to do almost everything!). That is not practical. TI Voyage 200 is good enough to do most tasks. If you need more powerful tools, you get a maple, mathlab, spice, Verilog sim etc (They are much easy to use and can program easily than HP!). You don't waste time to try on those complicated calc e.g. HP (It is just slow to calculate even 1+1 compared to my Casio). I try to make myself like HP. However the speed and not user friendly interface just made me to hate it.I am glad HP discontinues the HP48 and HP49.Voyage 200 is not prefect. It is just a calc. You need to use the Right Tool to do right things. Don't try to enter 30x30 matrix. You find a better tool to do it,e.g. Matlab. Who will really wants to do 30x30 matrix on a calc (just enter the matrix on the calc espeically in HP is a pain). Look at the results 30x30 matrix is very pain too (Scroll left and right!). Maybe only those HP users who are very proud to do it (much faster) on the HP calc. (It is just a math toy with very little real values in the real world).MY HP48 will stay in my drawer for very long time.My complain of this calc is not as many talented programmers as HP to write software for this calc. Also, this calc is probably not as powerful as HP. But it is fast and easy to use. That is what I care more. I can always use computer for more complex calculation.
This thing comes packaged in TWO (count 'em) thick, clear plastic blisters. Extremely hard to open even with scissors or a serrated knife; also a ludicrous choice environmentally. The drive works as advertised, with an easy-to-install software driver, a good set of updated Zip software tools, and idiot-proof USB plug-and-play compatibility with Windows machines and Macintoshes. I'm a tad concerned about the particularly flimsy construction; it's even a few shades worse than the other Zip drives I've owned, which weren't exactly bullet-proof themselves. If you need a (transportable) Zip drive, well, they don't come any more lightweight and compact than this one, but I'd still go for something sturdier. On the other hand, if your Zip is just going to sit quietly on a corner of your desk, this is a pretty cost-effective storage solution.
This is for fatter lenses. A Canon TS-E 17mm 4.0L (the 2009 release) fits perfectly in this bag, with the unique front cap scraping, but not buckling, the interior sides; the back cap rests just underneath the top cover of the bag. A smaller zoom like the cheap Canon 28-90mm F/4-5.6 III will just bounce around inside (it's both a bit too short and far too narrow), and this goes for the current Canon 18-55mm kit zoom as well. A Canon 50mm f/1.4 with the hood on and extended will fit with less space to the sides, but there's still an inch or so wasted in front of it - not a snug fit. Look for a smaller bag in these cases.Lowepro has a laugh at our expense with the claim of a "silent zipper" on the advertising paper fixed to the back; it's not very loud, but I would be cautious against buying it thinking it will be perfectly silent in the wilderness (then again, the person who can shoot wildlife with a wide lens or the shorter zooms ideal for this case is better than their equipment).The most important points are:- The belt fastener has two velcro points, which will cause many people a lot of concern that it'll fall off. I find that when I attach this case to the sling of a separate shoulder bag you can hear the velcro detaching a bit, but it doesn't make any difference because the belt attach is both *very* stiff, and the velcro attaches firmly on both sides of the belt loop. The bit that loops behind the belt attaches to the outside of the case, and a flap folds over that, so I'm not worried about the movement of the case or a shoulder strap causing an accidental detach so long as I check it occasionally. The flap is short enough that you can barely get a belt in there - if the shoulder sling attach point breaks , the belt attach point will probably catch on the plastic shoulder bag sling attach, preventing it from falling straight off.- The shoulder bag mentioned in the previous case is an Opteka design, about as expensive. Don't be deceived by the price; your $20 or so goes a lot farther with the 1W than it will with a camera bag. There is a nice grey inside lip that tucks under the zippered top of the case, so that there's a bit of a weather seal. Totally unscientific, but I found that a 50mm f1.4 prime fogged badly in the shoulder bag (going from a cold outside to a warm interior), but the Lowepro 1W kept the TS-E totally clear and ready to shoot immediately with no condensation. I believe this is entirely due to the thicker walls and the overlap of the 1W providing a seal against moisture, whereas the small Opteka bag trades away such useful points for the sake of size, easy closing and price. The only bad thing I can say about the 1W in this regard is that you often have to push the gray inside of the case in to get the zipper over it - but you know the seal is working as a result. There's little chance of careless zippering tearing the material, and I think a broken zipper is unlikely as well.As it stands, I would rather have a separate attach method for the 1W, but the belt attach works surprisingly well, and even if I get an improved bag for my cameras and lenses I'll keep the 1W in service for the improved protection it provides.
This is a really great radio. It weighs no more than my old radio -- plus it has a built in speaker. It sounds great and I don't have the static problems my old one would give me. When I take it running I can clip it onto my water bottle belt and I don't even know it's there, or I can slip it into my running shorts pocket and the button lock switch keeps it tuned in and working great. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone looking for a good, solid portable radio.
This message is being posted to comment on &quot;Objective Review&quot; by electronics fan from Westminster, Colorado. Actually I had the same problem with my Visor Deluxe. I had to constantly reset or resync my Visor deluxe when the batteries ran out of juice(which occurred every 2 to 3 weeks). The other problem I had was fatal errors. My system crashed on a consistent basis, and thus I had to perform soft resets often. After visiting Handsprings web site I determined that the problems I had might have been due to the &quot;8mb Dramm&quot; problem. It turns out that my Visor Deluxe was made between January 2000 and May 2000. Some of the Visors made during this time had defective memory chips. The defective memory chips make it difficult for the Visor to run smoothly particularly if you've used more than 70% of your memory(medical databases for Palm OS like Apothecarium, LexiDrugs, Epocrates, and 5 minute clinical counselor usually will take up 6.5 to 7 MB of memory). To fix this problem simply download the HS Updater from Handspring. The updater will check your Visor for this problem, and will install a &quot;patch&quot; program that will fix it. If you don't have this problem I recommend downloading it anyway because the updater also updates some of your other programs. The updater has fixed my problem, and I haven't had any crashes since. Also, my power is lasting longer. After you install the updater, and run the check it will tell you that there could be changes in power usage. I think that is why my batteries are lasting longer.
Cable does what I need, no problems. I got a good price and was able to order this from a company I trust, no complaints here.
I researched digital cameras to no end and had a chance to shoot and print some photos with other 2+ mega pixel cameras, in my experience the Canon A20 was the best. The print quality is excellent up to 5 x 7. Anything over this is compromised, but still is better than other 2 mp cameras. Be prepared to purchase rechargeable batteries and an additional memory card. An A/C adaptor is not necessary. The software is excellent and very user friendly.
If you want to carry every media file on your computer with you at all times, this is the way to go! With the 4.3 in. screen you have absolutely NO problem wathcing movies or anyother video wherever you are. This is also the only media player i have ever seen with an external speaker which makes showing off everything ive got even easier. I suggest this player for everything except if you want music while you jog or work out etc. It's far to big to fit comfortably in your pocket, but once you get used to all the other great features it has to offer that wont even be a problem anymore. Another thing i like about this product that i havent seen with anyother player is that you can delete media off it without connecting it to a computer. the microphone works great and i've even recorded some of my band practices with it to show my friends. the best part id say is that you dont even have to use the software given to you to put media on the zen. for example, you cannot put media on the IPOD without ITUNES, you cannot put media on the ZUNE wihtout the ZUNE software, but wiht the zen you can sycronize it to multiple different programs, windows media player being one of them (thats what i use, its easy to use and works great). you can even open your media player as a folder and put media on there with a drag and drop method. i do, however, suggest installing the creative software because it automatically converts unplayable video formats to work on your zen! GREAT PRODUCT!
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.
The only and a little grave problem with this product is that there is no search by scene with a region free dvd You have to fast forward through the whole thing in order to find what you are looking for. Overall, it was a great purchase and maybe I could have searched more for one that had this feature. Still, I am happy with my region free dvd player. Thanks
The Sony F828 is an outstanding product for its price/quality/capability relationship. I have used all kinds of professional and semi-professional digital cameras over the years. Go ahead and compare it to a product 5 times its price and it will obviously come short. It does not replace a professional product, but for an ambitious amateur photographer and computer expert like me, who knows how to deal with the intricacies of a digital image, this is as good as it gets.The camera is solid, easy to use, identical in operation to all Sonys and works like an normal SLR. The image quality is outstanding, when you know how to use it and where the limits of CCD capturing are. If you have to work a lot in very low light conditions there is no substitute for highly sensitive film material.I flash everything and while the in-built flash is good, I would recommend to buy the HVL-F32X which is an excellent product and add-on. Learn to use the flash in every situation, even in bright sunlight to add clarity and to brighten the foreground against the background glare. I have used the flash for macro-photography and being able to shot with a hundred different camera and flash settings and then immediately check the outcome on my notebook is just incredible.I have used the ability to shoot a series of 7 images and it is simply stunning. This is the first time I have seen this work really well in a digital non-pro camera. I series-shoot everything now, then just delete the rubbish. With the CF and Sony slot you can have up to 2GB of images, in highest resolution this is 500 pictures! You do need 50 shots for ONE great photo.The zoom lens is excellent too and the camera is very pleasant and professional to hold. It has a great balance. The digital viewfinder as well as the LCD work perfectly. Color quality is typical Sony high-end quality and the color-tone is easily adjusted to your preference. One of the best features is the battery stamina (also typical Sony). With the standard battery I get 3 hours of continous use even when I use the flash.Overall, this is the first camera that truly substitues my previous high-end SLR set.
awesome camera bag for the price--lot of space, easy to carry, great for SLR with 2-3 lenses, film, and more.
This laptop had been reviewed at 5 stars by one person so I decided to buy. If I'd remembered my statistics I would have known that the polling error of a sample of one is about +/- 5 stars. The plastic seems pretty sturdy but my laptop didn't sit on top of it very stably. The hub seems to work. My biggest complaint is the noise. I usually don't mind white noise and even use it to go to sleep - but this wasn't background noise. It whined so loud that it gave me a headache. I used it for about 30 minutes and had to stop. I'd avoid this cooler unless you already work around jet engines.
I bought this screen on August 24th. 2004. I has been working 24/7/365 since then. Not a single dead pixel, not a single problem. 1920 x 1400 pixels is awesome!I bought Dell U2711 one week ago. Best screen upgrade from the Sony. Dell has 2560 X 1440 pixels! You have to see it to believe it! Also, no dead pixels. Let's see how long Dell Monitor lasts. One key advise to all owners of heat making electronic equipment. Install fans on back of item to remove heat, will last you many more years...
I researched binoculars for an upcoming Alaska trip and saw someone say these were used on the whaling boat they went on. So I went to Walmart and actually looked at them and used them there (but they were $20 less on Amazon!) and I liked them. They are lightweight and they come with a neckstrap, lens covers and a padded nylon square case to protect them. They are clear and you can see far and they aren't shaky (like the higher power 10+ binoculars can be). The reason I gave them a 4 star instead of a 5 is because when I looked through them at Walmart everything looked really close so when I took them to a park and viewed a hawk in a tree I was a little disappointed and thought it would look bigger. I guess that's not really the binoculars fault though because I guess that is all 8x power gives you. If you are looking for bincoculars that you can use with a tripod I would suggest going higher power, but for vacations and not too far bird viewing these are great :)
This is an effective way to extend audio cables e.g. for a subwoofer connection. Cables will not come unplugged accidentally.
Easiest song transfer interface, great cost, good features. Battery life reasonable. Only problem is occasional difficulty with locking up and shuffling (easily remedied by a reset).
I have a laptop with a touchpad, but the buttons are quite stiff and so it's really hard on my thumbs to use it. I got this touchpad to see if perhaps it would be easier on my thumbs. The huge bonus for me was the built in scrolling function on the touchpad surface! No more hand acrobatics - just a simple, gentle slide of my finger on the right side of the touchpad and my windows are scrolling with ease. Ahhhh... :) I just used it as is, plug and play using Vista. Perhaps I will download the newer drivers after a bit, but for now, it does what I need it to right out of the box.
This is a great, simple, easy to use digital picture frame. Pictures and music are easily transferable to the frame. A great value!
I love it, but I'm on my third unit in two months. The first one had button problems and then died completely. Apple replaced for free. The second died after two weeks in the middle of a run, and I think I know why: I was wearing it clipped on the inside of the collar of my shirt so that the headphone wire faced down, looping in my shirt. My sweat was too much for it. Apple replaced it again for free, and I'm taking great care to be sure that #3 doesn't get exposed to too much humidity. I do think that Apple should warn about this. Other than that, I think the Shuffle2 is the most amazing gadget since the Polaroid 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 have an Apple iBook with an Airport card. I bought this Netgear Router for 1/4 the price of the Apple Airport base station and it was plug-n-play! Using MacOS X there is no software to install. You use Internet Explorer with a HTML-based "wizard" to help you configure the Mac and change the router's settings. You do have to make some changes in the Network System Preference panel. I created two new "Locations," one for an Ethernet connection to the router, and another for an Airport wireless connection.
This is a very cute camera smaller than my hand. The built-in battery makes it compact. I have not fully used a battery once. Thus, I still do not really know the exact lifetime for one recharge. The quality is as good as expected and the starting time is as short as one second.As a summary, it is a very convenient camera for daily use.
If you've never used a "real" flash before, this can be a bit intimidating, but overall I am very happy with the 580 EX II. After using a vivitar flash for a few years, I upgraded earlier this year and am glad I did. I love the control I have with this flash and after you use it a couple of times, all the settings become second nature. Going from a cheeper piece of equipment to one I can use TTL was like night and day. I definitely recommend just going for it and getting the good flash right from the start.
I like it.... the sound is great... except please do specify that it is not a handset.
This thing for the price has allowed me to hook my computer to various speakers and even my PA system without worrying that I might damage my sound card. Is bad when you take out the sound built onto the mother board. So far this has functioned perfectly and the ease of use was great.
After just a few uses, it stopped recognizing commands properly and in a couple of instances sent the wrong command to FSX. I reinstalled the Logitech software twice and reinstalled fsx as well...all to no avail. It is currently awaiting garbage pickup. I am switching to CH products hoping to find a better solution. BTW, I am fairly savvy and am running these applications on a brand new and quite robust laptop. Bummer.
This worked fine for about 3 months and than the left channel stopped working. Of course now I have to deal with Sennheiser to get it repaired, wish me luck
&#34;Beware! This product REQUIRES the use of a PS2 port. If you have a USB only desktop or laptop, you WILL be returning this.&#34;Funny, I have this exact same combo connected to a G5 PowerMac, which only has USB ports, and it works flawlessly. You know why? Because wireless receiver uses a USB connector, not a PS/2 connector like you said. Apparently, you're still high on the BoSox winning the World Series, you're still disillusional about everything not associated w/ BoSox.As with ALL Microsoft and Logitech KB and Mouse products with a USB connector, the package also includes a USB &#62; PS/2 adapter. Somebody should really read up before they pass around false info.
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 was concerned about my Zune because every piece of equipment I own is prone to droppage. The ToughSkin has nice thick silicon corners that feel like they will allow the Zune to suffer through more than it's share of punishment. I was concerned about this case because reviews I had read detailed how much thicker it made the device but it really was a non-issue since the added thickness makes it fit nicely in my hand and any added bulk is offset by the belt clip (which I didn't even know came with it!) so it doesn't eat up pocket space. The screen protecter is a tough plastic and is nicer than the normal ones though it gets dust trapped between it and the screen very easily.Overall I am very happy with this case and the protection it offers my Zune.
After 3 months of working satisfactorily, the router drops connection, both wireless and wired connections. It is a botheration to keep unplugging and replugging the device. Tech suppport was reasonable, gave a few firmware updates, but didn't help. I am not keeping this...
I want the DVDs I'm making to last to as close to forever as possible, so I did a lot of research before deciding what DVDs to buy. Verbatim came out as #1 for durability. I chose the DVD-R format for maximum compatibility with various devices. And I've only had a few errors after burning about 75 DVDs.Amazon's sale price for these was great. If you're just looking for short-term backup media, I'm sure you can find cheaper, but these are a different class of DVDs.
Product arrived damaged and seller gave me a hard time about returning it. I'm stuck with a damaged sleeve.
This is a great idea. Unfortunately, the HP people forgot to give any thought to how people might actually use this thing and ended designing something that has all the problems of computers (crashes and poor interface) with the worst parts of traditional receivers (inflexibility and inability to customize). The biggest problem I have with this is that it is very slow to respond to button presses. This is especially evident when trying to get it to shuffle or repeat playlists. You push the button, no response. An hourglass would have been nice, just so you know that it's at least trying to do what you asked it to do. Even a beep from the player would've been nice.Then there are stability issues. It crashes often, and sometimes you have to unplug it to restart (the power button on the remote and on the unit itself becomes unresponsive). After one such crash it forgot my settings.Also, there's no way of adding files to the playlist on the fly. Let's say you're having a party and you're playing a playlist. Your friend says, &quot;hey could you add Song X to the playlist?&quot; You'll have to go to your computer, add the file to the playlist, and then re-synchronize the receiver. No problem, except resynchronizing can take like 5 minutes and the music stops playing during that time.Then there's the screensaver. Again, say you're having a party so you've turned off the TV and you just want to use it as a, heaven forbid, a media receiver. Let's say now you want to skip to the next song using the remote, so you hit the "next" button. Nothing. Why? Because the screen saver was on and hitting a button only inactivates the screen saver. You now have to push the button again.Also, it can't use windows media player play lists. You have to save your playlists as m3u playlists. This is fine, except windows media player has some nifty features like blending songs and equalizing volumes. The HP Media player is like the first versions of media player or winamp: no blending, no volume equalization.And no visualizations, either. I wish they had built in some simple visualization routines that show up when the music is playing. If you want to add visuals to the music you have to associate a playlist with a photo album, but then it has no option for shuffling the pictures in the album, so you end up cycling through the pictures in order. I had to write a simple app to randomize my picture names. How hard would it have been for them to build in a shuffle option for the photo album.Another issue with the photo album is that you can set the duration for each picture, but the settings get applied to all your photo albums. This is annoying, as you may want pictures to have different delays in different albums.Save your money. Get an IR remote control for your computer and run a stereo wire from your computer to the stereo.
I got this set of headphones after some research and tests (including trying out the Bose and Sony alternatives). The moment I tried Audio-Technica's headphones on, I was sold. The audio quality is crisp, the noise cancelling feature is very effective and it is easy to use (it even comes with a sturdy case to store the headphones).Since I bought mine, I've used it in an airplane and it blocks out the engine buzz etc very well which allows me to enjoy the in-flight movies without distraction. I've even left the noise-cancelling option on just so that I can get some sleep on the plane.One other benefit is that you're able to use the headphones without turning on the noise-cancelling feature (which uses the battery). So, if you're in a quiet environment, you can use the headphones 'as is' without worrying about battery use. Even if you do decide to use the noise-cancelling feature, battery life is pretty good. I can get about 30-35 hours of play before the battery slows down, and I use a rechargeable battery so it saves on having to get a new battery. (It uses an AAA size battery which also makes it easier to carry a spare one around because they are small and light.)I've heard some say that it is uncomfortable for long use but I've not had any issues. As I mentioned, I've slept in the plane while wearing the headphones.Price-wise, the headphones are unbeatable. I've yet to come across a pair of headphones of this quality at such a low price. This has definitely set the benchmark and it won't be easy to beat.
The Lexmark is an excelent AIO (all in one) machine, in fact, Lexmark was selected by Dell to provide their A-940 AIO machine. They are identical except for the lable. I got a Dell as I have a Dell computer (I 2650 laptop) and Dell has always served me well.Dell says to only use their ink cartridges but the Lexmark 5150 ones work just fine for a buck or so more.I also got my Dell AO in less than 24 hours right to my door and they will send replacement ink cartridges on line in less than 24 hours, right to your door.Shop wisely.
new battery with a price better then any local store. when I need more batteries, I know where I'm going to buy.
My sister purchased this camera and returned it after a week for the 4MP Canon Elph. It looks stylish, but the picture quality is dreadful. The photos looked about as good as her old 2MP Fuji and were often completely out of focus. Also there is no optical viewfinder and the LCD screen is very difficult to see outdoors when it's sunny due to glare. The user interface is also diffuclt to use. Buy this phone if you want something pretty to show off and don't care about picture quality.
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.
The Creative Zen is just terrific. My daughter picked out the pretty color which is not available in stores. She has pretty well mastered it all on her own. It is made very well and a bit more solid for someone younger to handle. Less chance of damage. This is our second Zen in the house and we are very pleased with their performances. I definately recommend this mp3 player.
This is a good mount, well constructed. The advertisement that it fits TVs up to 40" is misleading. Use the VESA mount-specification of your TV, not the screen size. Once you've verified the compatibility, this is a good choice.
It works very well with my Dell XP Home with sp2. Firewire 4-6 pin cable is not include.
Once it is properly installed, this TV is top-notch! Its color is superb, definition unbeatable, and it has full controls of all parameters. It was very complicated to set up, and I had a professional do that for $100 plus. Even he had to come back three times to get it straight and to make it work with my VCR and DVD units.
I like the small size and weight of the product. Its simplicity makes it something that I am beginning to carry around with me to "see what happens". I am thinking abt making a short film using it. The only suggestions I have is that there should be a small bit of documentation in the package that explains that the software to export the files and play them on a PC or Mac are stored in the camera and that there is a special driver that needs to be installed to use with other software like Adobe Premier Pro. Other than that I have been satisified.Jack
This cable is well worth the price. Connected my DirectTV DVR to my computer to enable Video On Demand. Works flawlessly.
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
I purchased this for my girlfriend for her birthday because she is completing her masters and needs it to transcribe interviews she's done for her thesis. She was previously using an older model and has fallen in love with this one, so far she is getting the job done twice as fast at a better quality
I chose this antenna in attempt to receive a signal indoors for set up purposes. I did not receive a signal.
The speakers sound good but I attached an amp and with the bass, they begin to rattle. It's ok because they are not sub-woofer. Overall, they work well.
This is my 2nd wireless router, (I am not counting my access points). I'm a tester in a network company, so I've done sone detailed observation.Pros:Netgear did an awesome job by making this 'slick' looking router with nice lights. There's even a sticker which explains what each lights are for. Setup is straight forward. For most people, they will only need to stick with first 2 pages (and sub-pages of those) to get everything done.The ugly:First-You'll start to get into some hairy stuff with the wifi page. When you set the 'country' and 'channel', you will notice that after refresh it disappears. Sometimes it sticks, but most of the time, you have to do this several times. Not only that, the help tab does not show up until you've made a change. Obviously a bug.Second-The port forwarding on the older firmware is flaky. You will need to upgrade your firmware to the latest released, which was in May.The really UGLY stuff.My SMC router was working fine in an urban environment. If I sniff the air, I see 5 other routers. So, I plug this thing in, put it on the same channel as SMC and it just flaked out. This router can not be trusted to be up 24x7 yet. Occasionally it will just die, and require a hard boot. After the firmware upgrade, router seems to have stabilized, but prior to this, it would die every other day from who-knows-what.In short, this router is pretty nice looking, and seems to have stabilized with '4.11' firmware revision. The new firmware has only been out for couple of weeks, and I've only had to reboot once. After you upgrade the firmware, I recommend that you hard reset it via the button on the unit.For now, I can not recommend this product.I've tested it with ISO downloads with the new firmware (Redhat 9, 3 iso's each with ~700megs) and the thing stayed up. Prior to that, this thing would hang. If you are going to power this thing on and off every day, then it's a good deal But if you want something you want to configure once, and deal with it maybe 4x a year, this unit has not proven itself to me. The new firmware seems to be great, but it's only been 2 weeks since it's release (installed the day after it was released), and it took them 3 months to release it. Then again, I can not recommend SMC either. If you have the money, and are willing to pay for stability, Linksys seems to be the choice.BTW: There's a 2nd version of this router, and it's supposidly smaller, and no longer has the 'detachable' antenna.
As another reviewer noted, the WRT54GP2 has a constant background noise that sounds much like a modem. There is no cure for this, and it is extremely annoying and unacceptable. The noise has nothing to do with the Vonage service; it is some kind of crosstalk generated inside the router. It happens even if nothing but a phone is plugged into the WRT54GP2.I replaced my WRT54GP2 with a regular WRT54G router and the separate Linksys PAP2 phone interface. The PAP2 provides clean sound with only a faint hint of background noise. I highly recommend this combination instead of the WRT54GP2.With the separate router and PAP2, the PAP2 normally goes on the LAN side of the router. There is one issue you need to deal with that the WRT54GP2 takes care of automatically: Quality of Service (QoS). You don't want data traffic to interrupt a phone conversation. Go to the router's Applications & Gaming / QoS page and give the highest priority to the PAP2, using either its MAC address or the WRT54G port number it's plugged into. (If the QoS page isn't there, go to www.linksys.com and upgrade the router's firmware to the latest version.)After setting that up I've been thoroughly pleased with our Vonage service. When some friends of ours saw what it could do (and how it sounded) they immediately signed up for two Vonage lines themselves.
This case does everything it purports to do. The raised round perimeter facilitates in using the wheel in the dark. An additional benefit is that it fits the Apple Hi-Fi unit without having to take the case off. All you have to do is remove the plastic adaptive base on the Hi-Fi. Highly recommended.
These headphones are great for working out and i really like how the speaker is rotated. This make the headphone more comfortable and makes the music louder. The only drawback to these headphones is that after a couple hours of wearing them or if i lay down with them on they start to hurt my ears just the slightest bit. but other than that they are perfect. they stay firmly in place when i am running.
Bought the Player in November to have for Christmas. It lasted until about March (Just out of service warranty). Then the carousel door would only open halfway - the electronics are messed up, because the door is mechanically OK. Great price, and it worked great while it lasted. If you buy this, get the extended warranty for sure!
Great product and good price ... if you look around!I have purchased four of these so far as well as several others in 1 and 2 gigs. Never had a problem and some of these have been gifts.Nice stylish design and easy to use. Even for those around you who have no clue about computers and file transfers.Kingston is a reliable company with a reliable line of products!Looking at the 8 gig next! The price is dropping!
The connection to the Palm Tungsten T is so loose as others mention that the charge light goes on and off by itself. Its hard to believe that a reputable company can say that this works for this model. I wish i had read these comments before i purchased it. The bulky original cradle is such a piece of [junk] that im thinking of switching to a Microsoft PDA due to the better designs from the companies making them - don't laugh, i switched from Nikon to Canon Digital Camera's due to Canon's much better charger which needs no wires. The travel charger doesnt seem to be a solution - Palm, get your act together before you lose ALL your customers!
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.
The Micro has been 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.Apart from the same kudos that I've given the other Micros, this drive was the first one to exceed the capacity of a CD, so that makes this one even better.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.
This camera does everything that you need in a point and shoot camera and sooo much more. There are so many features that I am just now discovering and the automatic mode makes my pictures look like I know what I'm doing right out of the box.
Got these to install an Onkyo surround sound system and they're just fine. I have my speakers set up on the walls now and they've been sitting there for two years without the slightest problem.
Makes handling the camera easier (non-slip) and comfortable. This is very rugged and the next best thing to a bulky waterproof housing.
I also experienced the problem that two other reveiwers of this product did. Namely, my screen would flash on and off. I tried replacing the batteries and that didn't work. Finally in desperation I turned the device on and pressed the menu button several times in a row. This fixed the problem and I haven't experienced it since! The sound quality on this prodcut is good. With the volume being (for me anyway) more than loud enough. The radio and voice recording are both decent. Overall this was a very good buy for the money.
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.
Had done some research on home theater systems. Just finished my basement and got a big screen tv. Did not want to spend a lot of money, but after reading the reviews on this system decided to purchase. It was a great deal, on sale plus free shipping. Received unit in 5 days ( had ordered over a holiday weekend) Did not use the wire that was provided but purchased 16 guage instead. Set up was easy,auto calibration was excellent, not like my other home theater system, only problem we had was receiving FM stations. Purchased a FM antenna and put it in the attic. The only problem was trying to preset stations. A little difficult but finally was able to achieve all the stations we wanted. The sound is terrific, do not need anything louder. The room it is installed in is 17' by 26'. Would highly recommend this unit. Had tried to check it out at both Best Buy and Circuit City but all the stores in the state were out of them also none in the warehouses. Guess that was a good sign. Terrific unit for the money, highly recommend.
This is a great TV for the price. It had a great picture right out of the box. Set up was really easy. There are plenty of connection options in the back. I have not bothered messing with any of the settings. I watch a lot of baseball in HD, and the colors and clarity are awesome. The kid's cartoons look great too. All HD programming looks great. Most non-HD looks good too. In a few non-HD shows the picture is kind of stretched out and distorted. I could probably fix this with the adjustments, but have not bothered. It's only really noticable when you compare to an HD broadcast. Sound is OK for built-in speakers. They are good enough for casual viewing/listening. Hook it up to an external audio system if you want the sound to blow you away as much as the picture does. I would think this it true of most TV's in this class. One nice little feature I really liked is a menu option that lets you assign labels to the input sources. Instead of just "HDMI 1", "Component 1", etc, you can display the inputs as "Cable", "DVD", etc, based on how you have everything hooked up. That makes it a lot easier for the kids to use it. I don't know if this is a common feature in other brands. It's worth looking for when you comparison shop.
I have been waiting for the S6000 to hit my locals stores since the camera was announced by Fuji. On paper, this camera looks like a real winner: uses the same CCD found in my Fuji F30 (a great little camera), a nice 10.7x zoom with a wode angle of 28mm, flash sits high (reduces chance of red eye), and the manual zoom (end up liking that better than I thought I would), but after testing the camera at my local store I was decided against purchasing the unit.While the basic control layout is the same as the F30, there were a few differences in ISO settings, reviewing pictures, and such that made this camera feel a little more awkward than the F30. Also, the camera is larger than and heavier than I had expected. These items by themselves were not show stoppers, but did catch my attention.The real problems came in with the cameras picture quality. While I have had excellent results with the F30, I had all sorts of focusing issues with the S6000 -- especially at the long end of the zoom. Test picture after test picture would not focus. In addition, the pictures on the pictures that did focus, the colors were not as sharp as the F30 and the noise reduction appears to be more aggresive (loss of detail) at the higher ISO settings than the F30.The other major issue is the lack of optical image stabilzation with the camera. I knew that the camera did not have this feature when I was looking and given the results I had from my F30, I thought the bump in ISO would not be a big issue (the camera bumps up the ISO setting to adjust for camera movement). With the 'image stabilization' setting, the ISO was set to AUTO and usually choose ISO 3200, which has a very negative affect on picture quality.In the end, the focusing issues and lack of OIS were showstoppers and I gave up the superior flash and ISO capabilities of this unit and purchased a Canon S3 IS.I really hope Fuji can add OIS in the next upgrade to this line and fix some of the focusing/image issues, because I think they would have the best non-DSLR zoom camera on the market with these features. Until then, I am very happy with both my Fuji F30 and the Canon S3 IS.
I read all these great reviews but my photo output doesn't come any where near professional developing or what I see on my computer. Most all my photos are washed out even if I use photo editing software to make adjustments prior to printing them. I've been using both the Canon Paper and Kodak's Premium paper. Can someone make some reccomendations on the exact printer settings on the S800 that results in the best color match to what I'm seeing on the computer? I consider my self very technical but I can't seem to figure out the best mix of settings.
This is my first external hard drive that I purchased to handle music files. I am not really computer savvy, yet I connected this item with ease and it was recognized by my computer with Windows XP immediately. It works flawlessly and automatically stores the music files in alphabetical order. I think the price and quality are very good compared to other hard drives. Would highly recommend.
I buy this notebook to change my old HP dv6005us.I was facinated with the new design and performance of the machine.I was mainly looking for a notebook where I could work and play, and this one fills all my expectations.The graphics capacity are really cool. It says that the memory is shared, but, with 2gb of ram, a little of that memory dedicated to video, doesn't hurt anyone.The Speed of the hdd is very cool, that is because its a SATA drive.PROS:-RAM memory: 2 gb!!!-Nvidia Graphics-120 GB HDD SATA-Webcam-Remote Control-Lightscribe DVD burner-Really light weigth, for the size of the computer.-Really cool design in the black cover.CONS:-Low batery life (about 1.2 to 1.6 hours , depending on usage). But I have understanded that this is due to the amount of ram,in other words, more ram, more battery spent.-It gets a little hot around the touchpad area.-Operating system doesn't came in discs, I had to burn it from the computer...
Now I know why people praise B+W filters. I own Hoya and other cheaper band filters. B+W seems to use better and heavier material for the metal frame. It 's made in Germany. The coating is nice and I could hardly see any degradation on my image when I have this filter on. I need this ND64 to shoot silky waterfall in broad day light. It works perfectly for me.
This is my second set of high magnification binoculars ordered on the internet. These were cheaper and better by far. Sent the others back (not Amazon)
I ordered batteries for my Panasonic cordless phone. They are excactly the same type as I had before and as I have ordered. They work fine and the order was sent quickly to my address. Thank you for your service.
This camera is a great deal and they have a good quality. they are small and can be placed any where. They have already payed for them selfs by catching a theif that was breaking in to a neighbors house. Good deal for the money.
The extension arm that connects the adapter to the camera seems especially weak, particularly at the point where the arm and the adapter connect (the unit is designed to allow the adapter to disassemble into two pieces). This is particularly evident if you grip just the adapter and not the camera. Although my camera is quite light, the arm flexed enough under its weight that I had serious reservations as to whether it might not snap off and send my camera crashing to the ground. I ended up strengthening the arm with a stip of metal.
This scanner is exactly what you get when you pay $50 for a scanner. It's great for a few copies in a sitting, but not made for large quantities of scans. If thats what you need, then look at more expensive models. I bought this scanner for the sole purpose as an addition to my home PC to scan articles or the odd business document. The quality is good and you can barely tell the difference between the original and copy on 300dpi. The machine is loud and slow, but it gets the small jobs done. Well worth the $50 I spent on it.
Bought 2, one for me and one for my daughter. Great product, it actually does what its supposed to without hours of tech support to get it to work. Easy set up easy use, well worth the price. Definitely recommend this product.
Let me start by saying that this is probably the slickest-looking player on the market, in its price range, that runs with Napster-to-go. Full color screen, intuitive interface, and easy integration with Windows XP.Here are the things I really didn't like about this:1.) Plays songs in alphabetical order, not in the order they appeared on the album (regardless of whether you did Napster, or ripped your own MP3s from CD). For someone like me, this was the biggest frustration.2.) Broke within 2 weeks, TECH SUPPORT IS VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTENT. One day, the thing decided to lock on boot, and their online recovery tool didn't do a thing. I usually don't buy that extended warranty everyone always pushes, but in this case it could really save your bacon (I was within 30 days of purchase, so I simply returned it). Called their tech support 6 times, and the first 5 times I simply got busy tones. 6th time I got through--and waited 2 hours for support (lucky thing I had two cordless phones, as the battery nearly died on the call). Talked to someone, and within 5 minutes they said I'd better return my defective unit. I did this, and replaced it with a Creative Zen Micro. Much happier now.3.) Seemed to "lose" songs. Some songs I could find on the file browser, but not in the library. Very weird.4.) Recovery tools on the device were pretty much nil. If it stops working, hope you're within 30 days, or that you did spring that extra cash for the extended warranty package. You pretty much have no other options to you.One day, I hope I have the opportunity to clean up their customer support operation. My experience with them was the main reason I decided to return the player for a different one, rather than hope I just had a defective one. &lt;u>A customer support group this bad is indicative that the IRiver folks don't stand behind their product&lt;/u>.So, be warned and beware.
If you are looking for a UPS/Power Conditioner for Home Theatre use, Do Not buy the HTR22-2U, unless you can place it in a totally soundproof room! I purchased it because its technical specs seemed outstanding. However, once I received it, placed it into my Home Theatre rack, and turned it on, I couldn't believe the noise levels put out by the cooling fan. I turned my TV volume up to 80 (out of 100) and could still hear the HTR22 over the TV. It was louder than the TV in the adjacent room, as well. And, the fan runs all the time.I checked with Tripp Lite and they confirmed that this unit is noisy. So unless you have a sonically isolated room for your equipment, the HTR22 is not suitable.
I bought two of these units. The first purchase worked, then the CD player became unable to identify the CD to be played and would give a "No CD Present". After cleaning the CD's, and the player itself, it continued until it no longer played any CD's. GE's quality control is terrible. I since brought this one back and returned it for the same model, and the same issues are creeping back. This is garbage. Go for the Sony model if possible.
It is a well-made lens hood. It fits the lens very well and keep the flare out of the photos. It is quite large and took space in your bag though.
I sold my much older Legend model for this one, and I should've done it sooner! The HCx has fantastic reception. It blows away what I was able to do with my Legend. I'm constantly amazed at the sensitivity of this receiver.I purchased a mapping SD card, and while a little pricey, it does everything I need for a general purpose GPSR. It appears to be very rugged, as it's been dropped a few times with no adverse effects. It has a nice, crisp color display which doesn't eat into battery life too badly.If you're looking for a good, rugged, reliable, color handheld GPS with excellent sensitivity, this is the model to check out!
I purchased these lower priced headphones with relatively low expectations for significant noise reduction. I did however expect them to make some difference. I was wrong about them making a difference and my expectations were far too high as it turned out. I could not tell the difference between these and regular non noise cancelling headphones.
I have four of these, they work quite well. Won the earthlink top 10 webcams with them. The only possible problems you might run into is that they may be a little sensitive to AC line noise. I have two installed in a rural area where the power is not the cleanest I have seen, and about once every couple of weeks one or the other hangs up and has to be reset. I finally bought some timers and power them off once a day. Two others I have installed in a little better area have no problems at all. They do have motion detection, but it appears to be PC based and so you can't have the camera email a photo when it detects motion unless a PC is hooked up.I also have a linksys camera and these cameras are 100 times better, although the linksys will email you a video clip when it detects motion, although the motion detection is so insensitive as to be useless (on the linksys).These cameras will email a snapshot on a schedule, but not a video clip. They do have a built in ftp client and upload an image on a schedule, and this feature works very well. To see an example image, check www.patrickharvey.com/regis these are the cameras in the rural area.
Great picture -- looks like hi-def! You should immediately throw away the included headphones, though -- I found them totally useless -- terrible sound, very low volume -- I plugged-in a better set of phones (in this case Sony V600's and Sennhesier PX100's and Sony V6's), and the available volume suddenly was 2 or 3 times as powerful as it was with the included phones -- I even had to turn the volume down -- good sound quality, even listening to music DVD's. What a neat toy this is.
I recently bought 2 of this external enclosures and it was a very good decision. The only thing that you need to do is to take the enclosures out of their boxes, grab your old hard drives and connect it to the cables of the enclosure (the only thing that you need to keep in mind is to set up the hard drive as master using the jumper in the positions 7-8), load the two screws to secure the hard drive inside the enclosure and that is it.This enclosures doesn't have a fan, so the noice... not a problem.Heat??? Not a problem neither.Very user friendly for those who don't have a technical background (like me).Must have!!
Memory was installed on a netbook with a max limit of 2GB... it worked as it should with no problems...
This review is on the basis of the MC50, which I own. I am very impressed with Philips microsystems, having owned now my 2nd MC50. Probably not nearly as well known for quality m/systems as Sony, Aiwa, and Panasonic, I think they are quite good and AMAZINGLY complex.I am almost shocked by the keyboard remote and how many options there exists in operating this machine... almost like a small computer. The brochure must be 40-50 pages long; so you can see what I am talking about.I used to have component equipment in the late 60's and early 70's with equipment such as AR speakers and a Bogen amp/pre-amp. I truly believe that the micro systems now for under $150 rival components which were then over $250 (which adjusted for inflation would be > $1,000 NOW.)So I don't think you will go wrong with Philips in its MC line; however, the MC50 is much more powerful, fully electronic, has 2 speakers per cabinet and little w/wood cabinets. Also the MC320 is a real sexy little unit, with an ebony black plastic look, sort of a like an ebony piano.So, bottom line, this seems to be an entry model, w/ a low price and I think it will be quite a good value for what you will pay.
It's just as good as my old soundcard which I paid a good bit more for. It plugged into my macbook and I hooked it to my Rec. No drivers or anything to play with, just worked perfectly. Improved the Highs and Lows a good bit. Sounds good with my Polk Audio.
using this with an AVH-P8400BH and HD radio.. which sounds amazing.attach the blue wire to accessory.works as intended.
The stitching came loose and completely ripped the first time I tried to use this armband. I'm not Hulk Hogan or anything, the product just stinks.
Neat.Works very well for using a camera on a tripod with macro lens to take close-ups of articles for the internet.I can get sharp definition of writing on my antique items by adjusting the lamps that come with these photo studio.Pictures come out great.Dale
These sound awesome, and I am not a DJ. I was just looking for some old fashioned, ear thumping headphones. I love the way that they fold up and I love the strength in the cord. The only negative thing that I have to say is the ear sweat you will suffer from having these on your head as you rock out.
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!!
Works like a champ. The old one's stem had worn, and the matching jiggle weight on top as well, so it didn't maintain as much pressure it should. I think we got our money's worth out of he old one, and the new one looks better. We could have fixed the old one, but by the time we replaced the old seals and pressure regulator we could just buy a new one. We passed the old one down to my son in case he wants to fool with it.
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
This German company makes headphones and microphones for airplanes - and it shows!! The only reason why I rated the Durability with only 4 stars is because I have them for a short period of time, they are very well made and should last for years.
Although these MAY be fine quality, they ARE NOT what I was expecting to receive.They are advertised as "Cables To Go" (CTG) CAT 6 patch cables, and what I received is NOT a CTG product. They are "Made in China" (maybe CTG are too), NO brand name on the package, and are definitely NOT in a CTG package, as I also ordered 5 foot cables at the same time, and those ARE in CTG bags.BEWARE that you may not get Cables To Go brand.
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.
Sharp and easy thin little camera with an enhanced bigger screen to see even better the objects to photograph. This is my third Canon camera of this type, I love it. I can easily take it with me in my purse and snap a picture every where!
Fantastic sound. Superb clarity. Low-end is slightly anemic, but tweaking around with the EQ corrects that easily. Sturdy design, aesthetically pleasing. Very comfortable on the ears.
This camera is the best, it's light, nice (black), the zoom is very good, I can take the photos to my child with high resolution, All the features are great, and the panorama maker is fantastic, I recomend this camera 100 %.
All that needs to be said is, pure simplicity & brilliant product.Honestly since this product is so cheap I thought it would only last a couple of months.I personally have had mine for almost two years & I purchased a bunch more as gifts....Everyone I purchased tis for loves it..Highly recommend.
I thought external Drive means directly u can plug into USB and can work..but it is different it always require a/c power which i dont like..and i got only 289BG when i got it from amazon.people say i need to format to get 320GB. i dont know why it is required.
Pros:1. Provides a better grip on the D-80 camera body.2. Provides some superficial protection against minor bumps and scratches, but useless if the camera is dropped.Cons:1. The body armor limits accessibility to some of the controls and the diopter adjust is completely blocked.2. The rubber body armor material is a magnet for dust and lint. The material needs to be treated with automotive interior sealant (applied with micro-fiber towels) to eliminate the static problem. This will add an additional $20-$25 to your overall cost.3. The body armor kit includes a plastic LCD screen cover, but it's the same as the one provided in the standard D80 kit.4. The body armor adds additional bulk making it impossible to fit into the Nikon D80 camera bags.5. The body armor lens hood is a practical joke and should not be included with the package.
I'm not sure if this is only supposed to work on Garmins or not, but i bought it to use on other stuff and it does not work at all. I also bought a $1 cable that looks identical, but works much better. Do not buy this. In this case the cheaper one is actually better.
I spent a long time looking through reviews comparing headphones, Boss, JBL, Sony.... when I found the Grado lines here on Amazon. The reviews, the look, it all went right up my alley.I thought about getting the $150+ pair, then the $100 plus pair and only when I really realized how little of the music's true quality I was really going to get from my mp3 collection did I decide these were both overkill, again; judging from reviews.I couldn't be happier, I can't say they are the best headphones ever made, but I get the feeling that this company could do it and probably has on one of their higher lines. These are beautiful, comfortable (!) and highly enjoyable headphones. The retro styling, the light padding and the way it feels like you're the first guy to roll back the tape on a Dylan recording, if like me you used street legal as a first play, all add up to an extremely gratifying purchase.Unless you're entire collection is .flac or 320kbps and you want to throw in a headphone amplifier I would recommend these headphones to you.
Tried to install on an 04 cavalier, the pins do not match up to stock harness thus making useless. Trying to pull the pins out only breaks them, look elsewhere.
i got a pair for my 12th birthday 20 years ago...still the best i've heard or seen!
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 own both the 580EX II and the 430EX II flash. The 580 is $180 more expensive than the 430. Here is what you get for that $180:- Approximately twice as much power- Finer adjustments in power (1/3 stops in the 580 vs full stops in the 430)- PC Sync port for firing the flash with a radio trigger- A CP-E4 battery port for using a battery pack (this shortens recycle times by about 70%)- A superior slide to lock foot- A built-in white card for bounce (quite useful)- A stroboscopic flash mode (which granted, hardly anyone ever uses)That may seem like a case against the 430ex, but it isn't. Most of those differences are fairly advanced and won't be missed by a lot of folks. If you didn't look at that list and go "Ah Ha, I must have that!", then I would advise saving the $180 and going with the 430ex.The 430EX will be a vast improvement over any built-in flash on the Digital Rebel or 10 series (10D, 20D, 40D, 50D, etc) camera body. You'll have 4-5 times as much power at your disposal, along with a tilt/swivel head, front diffuser for wide angle lenses, fully automatic or manual power, and a GREAT infrared assist beam to help with autofocus in low light. You can also buy multiple flashes and run a very trick multi-flash setup with full ETTL capabilities. The same IR assist beam which helps with autofocus also transmits ETTL data to remote Canon flashes (430ex and 580ex series) for more advanced lighting setups.Overall a fantastic flash.
I've been using the iGo for a year now and have been nothing but satisfied. I've used it with Apple Powerbooks, iPod, now iPhone, Motorola cell phone, Motorola bluetooth headset, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, Sony Reader. My only problem right now is I have a Dell laptop from work and need to get the new S35 tip. For $10 a tip it beats the heck out of carrying chargers for my ebook, 2 laptops (mine and my company's), a game machine, cell phone, cell phone headset. It's heavy because it's versatile but try to pack all the chargers I'd need for a trip in the same space and weight as the everywhere130 and you just couldn't do it. I've experience no failures, breakages or any problem of any kind.
Just the bare facts about this keyboard, I use it regulary for gaming and word processing. Keys have a nice touch to them, making typing painless, however, some of the short-cut buttons are a little small and hard to find in the dark. Mouse is a little sensitive compared to other optical mice I have used, however, after a while, you'll adjust and it's quite a comfortable mouse to use. Only problem being that the buttons on the mouse are a little small too. Wireless feature is flawess and the whole setup is visually easy on the eyes. Besides the small buttons, you won't find a better wireless mouse and keyboard combo out there.
Bought 2 of these due to the great price. They work as well as any other 4 GB USB drive, and they are purple. A++ would buy again.
No more needs to step back and get everybody in the shot. This lens does the work for you and you dont have the problem on having bluriness on each side of it. Love it love it
Excellent grip. Greatly improves the feel and balance of the XT and XTi,especially with a larger, heavier lens.Only downside is I have to buy a new bag because now the camera wont fitin the old one. I have not removed the grip since buying it, and I'm not sureif I ever will. Highly recommend it, but if you don't want to spend the moneyfor a Canon grip, there are less expensive alternatives out there.
This KVM will only work with vanilla USB devices, so no wireless combos or anything fancy should be tried. Anyway, installation was a breeze and, let's face it, the first reason to get a KVM in the first place is a lack of resources.The only problem I had is that I used a Benq FP93GW as the shared monitor, and while the Ubuntu box recognised the KVM as if I had never plugged out the thing, on Windows XP the driver rolled back to "Default monitor", which looks far below expectations. After around 2 weeks, Windows magically recognised the monitor, but I can't blame the KVM for this blunder.The $49.99 tag seems a bit steep for me, but at $29.99, you definitely get a good, reliable piece of hardware.
The memory card is great. Holds tons of photos and I have never had any problems. The design make it simple to put in, can't get it backwards.
These are without a doubt a great value and sharp looking too. Bass is fabulous, I don't have to use bass boost on my Ipod Touch. I use them at a very reduced volume and find I miss nothing in the way of sound reproduction.
This is a great compact camera with lots of features. I really like the 4x zoom and the optional viewfinders (can use either LCD screen or optical viewfinder). Surprised that such a small camera is still so easy to operate with my size large man hands.I do have one minor disappointment, that is some function settings in the manual mode are not saved when camera is shut off or another mode is selected.
This is a great little remote. I bought it a few years ago for my Canon EOS XSi and was pleased to find that when I recently upgraded to the Canon 60D, the remote works perfectly even though the 60D is not listed as a compatible model.It's compact and can be attached to the camera strap so that it's always with you and completely non-intrusive.
The audio is very hot. Treble way to high. hardly no mid. Bass is good for an in-ear. I have a $10 in-ear from Target and it sounds just as good. This is going back. Not worth the $30. The standard Apple ipod headset it better and produces a warmer sound.My experience? I have a Sony MDR-V6 which is awesome for listening to music! I play computer games using a Sennheiser PC 350 which is awesome as well.This head phone is crap!
A signal in my Sony camcorder said the head needed to be cleaned. So I used this head cleaner and the warning went away. It should work as it's a Sony head cleaner.
Worked OK, and received soon.
These are some good speakers, better than all the other ones I bought. The sound is nice and the bass is loud if you want it to be, which I like.
This tuner is a good deal for the price. It only took minutes to set up and the sound is very clear. Now there is a lot of drawbacks to this stereo.1. the sound is OK, that is it, there is barely any bass to music but great mid and tweet sound.2. Only stereo sound is available, no 5.1 or any other feature this stereo is a tuner/amplifier.With that said though there are a lot of plus's,1. there are many inputs and a few outputs which makes it easy to run to another receiver, or to your favorite tape deck.2. The remote is easy and plain to use. No special features makes it a fools proof remote.I use this stereo myself to push my rear surround sound speakers off of my main 1500 watt receiver and it sounds awesome. I didn't know what to think of the sherwood name at first with all the negative reviews but I can honestly say, if you are looking for your first stereo, or even an amp to push a little bit more power, look no further.
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!
10/12/09 Have had the DLO for a few days, and am actually quite pleased. The leather looks just like the photo, and the stitching seems relatively well done. In fact, for the most part, the construction is quite good. The leather covered steel clip is [so far] secure, and deep enough [approx. 2" ] to handle most belts. Bought it for my iPhone 3GS, and it's a snug [but not tight] fit, and still allows enough slip to remove it [for a call] with little resistance. I also purchased a "SHIELD" brand shell [from Amazon] for it, and although it's a bit more snug, it still slides out with minimal effort, due to the open slot at the bottom center of the case, where you're able to help pop it up. I would have given it a full 5 STARS, were it not for the fact that those corners are still too exposed, so I do have to agree with that one complaint that prior reviews have mentioned. OTOH, though..... this "dropping" issue, and the lack of protection, is more a problem of the user's poor grip on the phone, rather than an inherent weakness of the case. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase...UPDATE dtd 12/04/09 After daily use, I've decided to give it the full "5 STARS", since [as I had mentioned above] the corner protection has little to do with the case, and everything to do with the user. It would seem to me that if you're going to be handling a $200-$300 iPhone G3 S that carelessly, then there's really no case that will protect it from you! LOL!! Get a grip!! Take care of it, and don't drop it! So far, the leather, stitching, and belt clip are all working the way they should. And the "Shield" polycarbonate case has a "soft" finish that will reduce the potential for the iPhone to slip out of your hands, and it still fit's very snugly within this DLO case!! Thumbs up!! You won't be disappointed!!
I bought this used Logitec webcam for my compaq laptop.It turned out to be a great value-for-money product as it has all the standard features of a web camera and isn't pricey as the other ones.Advantages:- Inexpensive- Has all standard features of a web camera- Easy to download drivers and install- good picture qualityDisadvantages:- Its little lame in low light conditions. I guess all web cameras are.
D80 is an excellent camera and the 18-135 lens is also good to an extent. When you focus at 135mm you need a triapod or it will be out of focus. SO, I suggest that you get the D80 body and 18-200mm lense or be prepared to use a Triapod at long focal lengths.
I purchased the Bose Companion II Computer Speakers to make up for the shortcomings of a flat-panel monitor with integrated rear-facing speakers. Out of the box, my new monitor sounded like a tin can...I turned the volume up all the way on the computer only to find that the "integrated" speakers couldn't cope, so it was off to Sam's Club for replacements.I purchased some Bose MediaMate speakers for an older computer several years ago, and was unhappy with the experience. I bought the speakers at a Bose outlet for about $130, and they never did function properly due to a faulty cable connection.However, after listening to the Companion II speakers in-store and reading generally positive reviews, I decided on these instead of the Companion III system, which featured a blocky subwoofer and mountable cube speakers (I didn't want to risk alienating the neighbors with a cranked-up bass). Setup was a breeze; I simply popped them out of the box, plugged them in, and away I went.The difference was instant (and amazing). Instead of the tinny computer speakers, with Bose Shrek III now sounded like it was in a theater, with a becoming richness and resonance and a powerful bass to underscore the onscreen action. The speakers sound equally good when applied to jazz, classical, or anything else you can throw at them.The Bose Companion speakers provide rich, full sound with a good range of highs and lows; one downside is the inability to physically adjust levels (the speakers do so automatically), although you can go in through your control panel and do so. Also, a remote would have been nice, but for the price, these provide excellent sound for the money. There are dual audio inputs, so you can use these with your computer as well as portable audio devices such as MP3 players or CD players.
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.
An excellent product for an excellent price. I am very satisfied with my new LCD TV and the company I purchased it from. Delivery was prompt and as promised.
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.
Difficult to focus even when brand new. Jostle it too much and you'll have to start squinting even more when you use them. In all honesty, however, I didn't expect much from a $17 pair of binoculars.
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.
At time of purchase, was BEST price for true 14 gauge speaker wire (CAUTION: cheaper brands may be deceptive and count the wire coating with the wire as the guage size- VERY deceptive)PROS:- True 14 gauge (if you need this gauge for the length of your particular run)- Well marked polarity- No nonsense quality wire (read reviews about physics of electric current etc and realize the low oxygen, super shielded, etc are just that- hyped marketing. i.e. Wouldn't buy Monster wire or cables unless your friends check out your brands and measure the height of your ceilings on the second floor to make sure you didn't go cheap.)CONS:- As another reviewer noted could be marked every foot for measurement purposes (this was not important to me).
I installed the modem in my HP PC running Windows 7 32 bit, closed up the case, turned on the PC, and Windows 7 found the modem.It worked successfully the first time I used it.Inexpensive, easy to install, and works as it should.
These Senns are comprotable, have passable sound quality, and have a really great sounding microphone. The noise cancelling works well even in a fairly noisey room. This is the third set I have purchased (for myself, and relatives). I have never had a single issue with them. They are a step up from the 130s but only in comfort. Enjoy them!
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.
This is a great MFP for Windows XP, but HP stopped supporting this device after that. After a recent upgrade to Windows 7, I have lost all the functionality besides printing. Scanning won't work and new drivers for Windows 7 have not been made available by HP. I recommend getting a different product.
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 helping my Dad migrate from an old Windows 98 machine to a new machine - and we needed to move the data. The version of windows 98 was old enought that it did not recognize my USB disk drive, nor my USB thumb drive. I ordered this adapter and I was able to successfully export the W98 hard drive and copy the data that Dad needed to his new machine.(Had to turn off firewalls on both systems, but it worked.)
Very difficult to find a better printer for the price. Excellent printing and scan quality. Strong OCR software. Reasonably quiet. Not a very fast printer but comparable to others in its class. I wold not recommend this for a business due to its limited capabilities. For home use, you can't beat it for the price.
its even better than described its just amazing i love this product because the sound is loud and a nice design
Wretched software. Driver can't be reinstalled with out reformatting your hard drive. The generic driver fix did not work for me. Also do not change your USB port location or you will loose your ability to print. The print quality is ok but the printing is slower than than advertised.
I made the mistake of purchasing this router. File sharing, internet access and the wireless connectivity work fine but I use my home network for online games. I tried to configure my new router to allow me to act as a server for several different games. The online documentation is very sparse, as is the KB on the Netgear site. I sent a question to their support staff, asking for expanded documentation on port-forwarding. After getting a canned e-mail response asking for my serial number (which I had already provided), I was told that this question "fell outside of the scope of support", and I would have to pay $28.95 (or $1.95/min) for "Premium Support". This is almost 30% of the price of the router itself for a single support incident. It's too bad that 1 star is as low a rating as you can make. I will never buy another Netgear product again.
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.
I returned this product because the Composite Video Cable I received did not match the picture on the web site.They looked and had the feel of very poor quality.Previous, I purchased this cable from a different seller and I am very please with it to say the least.Would not recommend this seller until the product ship match the picture on the web site.
This splitter appears to introduce less noise than the splitter that Comcast provided. However, I don't have the equipment needed to accurately test signal to noise, so I can't be certain of that this splitter is an improvement.
I used these on a few bike rides (yes, I know it is dangerous). They fit well and are light. Look pretty good - if that matters.Unfortunately, the bass response was somewhat exaggerated, almost to the point that it was boomy. As well, the treble (high-end) was very limited. Although the mid range was good, the over all effect was dullI have used a pair of Etymotic ER6 Isolator earphones for years, which you can find at about the same price on Amazon. I bought the V-MODA earphone to try something new.Though sound quality is subjective, I feel the Etymotics have less bass, but far superior, crispy, and engaging sound that you should notice immediately. The down side of the ER6 is you have to insert them a little further into the ear than the V-MODAs, which take a little practice and can make you feel more isolated then the V-MODAs. But if you're into biking with tunes cranking, the wind noise is less on the Etymotics.
To get the negatives out of the way: The Macbook gets hot. This is rather unfortunate as it fits great while resting on your knee or in your lap. If someone is looking for a true 'laptop' I would recommend something on the PC side with the Pentium M processor as they are just warm to the touch. Another issue is with the potential whine from the processor 'idleing'. There are work arounds however that strangely fix the issue. Hopefully this will be a firmware fix in the future. Also the Macbook does indeed 'moo'. With that said it doesn't bother me as I understand the what is going on. Basically everytime you hear a 'moo' that's the fan under the hood blowing some air on the processor to keep it at a certain temperature. Preferably I think many people would rather have the fans running at a low but constant speed so as to keep the Macbook cooler.Ok so now onto the positives and why the base model Macbook receives five stars:Power! First off I must say that I have upgraded the ram to 1.25 gb. The stock 512 is ok but you'll find it sloggy after opening a couple of apps. Running a couple of non-scientific tests I feel the Macbook for non-GPU related tasks is just as fast as my dual processor 2ghz Powermac G5. The Macbook feels faster in day to day tasks like internet browsing and even under Final Cut Pro. The Intel Core Duo chip is a gem of a processor. After finally getting the screen calibrated properly (out of the box it has a pinkish tint) I have to say glare is a non-issue and that overall it's quite beautifull. Better than the glossy screens I've seen on other low-end PC notebooks.Of course the software suite that comes with the Macbook is excellent. I don't think a lot has been mentioned about Front Row. Put simply it's a lot of fun, easy to use and I love the remote. It's great for showing content to people and in my opinion adds a lot of value. For color correction and cropping iPhoto is almost a Photoshop replacement for a casual user. Speaking of Photoshop, it's important to note that it is not universal yet. I find it tends to run slow but it's useable.So if you need a new 'portable' Mac or are considering the switch then I think the Macbook is an excellent value for the power.
I have really been enjoying the Forerunner 101 since purchasing it a few weeks ago. I love the freedom of varying my running routes without worrying about not having an exact measurement of the distance I've run. Here are a few comments about the product:- After double-checking my routes in the car and comparing them to my Forerunner's calculations, it seems to be pretty accurate with distance measurements. It is possible that it is sometimes off by .10 mile or so, but that is usually close enough to satisfy me.-It can sometimes take as long as 5 minutes to initially locate the signal. This is a minor inconvenience but one I can live with.-It doesn't seem to be capable of picking up a strong signal with a lot of tree overhang. This is disappointing because I would like to use it for trail running and hiking.-The AAA batteries work well as a power source. I purchased the rechargeable type of AAA batteries for convenience. One should probably keep an eye on the battery life indicator on the Forerunner and go ahead and put in a fresh pair of batteries when the battery indicator gets down to one line.
Honestly I have never heard music be so perfect out of only a 3 piece set. Absolutely the best speakers on the market and they are a bit expensive, but well worth it. Not only is the sound flawless, but the durability is outstanding. Ive had mine through countless parties and such over the past 3 years, and they still sound just as good as the first day. If your thinking about buying these just stop thinking and do it because I have not met one person who doesnt compliment on how well the speakers sound, and thats just badass.
I purchased this lens back in March of 2005 to shoot static "Warhammer models" with my 10D. I found that longer lenses such as the Sigma 105mm, the Canon EF 100mm, and the Tamron SP Autofocus 90mm all were "too long" with the 10D's 1.6 focal crop and would result in requiring me to use a lot more physical space that what I had room for to get the shot.The Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 is nearly a perfect match with the 10D for this purpose. Its small, its compact, and its short focal length do not require that I be standing three feet away from the model I'm shooting.As far as shooting at non-static objects, such as insects, the lens is slow to focus and loud, in both noise and vibration, which results in "startled" subjects and missed shots.The same also applies for non-macro shots as well. Its slow focus makes it a poor choice for action photography, and its loud enough to draw attention to you when you are attempting other shots as well.
--If you are new as I am to this type device, it is going to take patient practice and focused reading to get comfortable with it. After all, this device is essentially a computer calling for point by point feature mastery.--As with any keyboard, so with the 5 buttons and rocker switch: I had to get past the frequent error of hitting zoom instead of the "menu-find" key. No problem now.--I am happy with the precision of the device. In my experimenting, if I walked around a tree, the tracking showed the circular loop.--In finding a spot I had marked as a waypoint or on a route's endpoint, I am very happy with the guidance and closeness of the final arrival.--Currently it serves the simple needs I have, which maybe says I could have done with a simpler model. I use it for deep woods nature location work. It works nicely under trees. Out of curiosity, I walked right through my house with it and it kept tracking.----The map provided lists only major highways. The county road by my house isn't there. When I went to the website, I don't recall seeing a map for the northeast US at the detail level given the rest of the US, and wondered why. I noted a review saying a map download takes 24 hours. Given my household, I'm not sure I can reserve the computer that long! I have to explore further to see if Garmin sells preloaded SD cards. I welcome comments on that. My rating is 4, not 5, based on some map disappointment. I have no knowledge of other gps's for comparison, but the device itself seems an ingenious product--again, for my needs.
Love this camera. Perfect gift item. The camera is retro style, very compact, and fancy with a large LCD. Love face-detection feature that automatically detects multiple faces and focuses each one, adjusts flash level accordingly to avoid under/overexposed images and blurred individuals on the edges. Obviously compact means multifunction buttons that can slow you down while setting up the right photo option. Also, the body's steel finish sometimes leaves fingerprints. "Some" grainy picture quality at max zoom and very low light without flash may dissapoint you a little. All in all, you can't go wrong with a canon camera.
The HP LaserJet printers have been good to me over the years - first a 2, then a 3, then a 4p, a 5, a 6p, a color LaserJet 4500N, and now a 1022n. Out of the box, the 1022n is much faster than the older printers, even after I added memory to many of the older models. It's a bit louder as well, but the additional speed is worth it. The paper tray is much easier to manage in the 1022n. It couldn't have been easier to hook up - good riddance to the parallel port connection. I don't know how you can do better than HP LaserJets!
This is so far the best mp3 player I have used - and my first ipod. I am very satisfied with the sound quality-I recommend using it with a good pair of headphones. It is so small and light that you forget you are carrying it. The clip fits perfectly,the controls are very easy and file transfer is fast. It works so nice with itunes, just plug it in and it takes care of the rest. The only disadvantage I can think of is the absence of an fm tuner but I never listen to radios on mp3 players so that wasnt a problem for me. I certainly recommend ipod shuffle.
I just received my Brother MFC 665cw and I am really impressed. It took me a little more than an hour to finally figure out setting up the wireless connections but all in all I am really pleased. This printer is a great value for the money. I have not used the fax or scan features yet. The print quality is really good and its so nice to be able to print from the laptop and not have to be in the same room as the printer. The look and compact size of the printer is a plus too. Great choice. I can finally say bye-bye to my HP inkjet which was a pain in the neck.
bought this phone just for casual usage, to listen music and movies at home.on the plus side, the quality is awesome, excellent bass and good isolation from external noises.on the minuses, this thing is bulky and super heavy. It causes too much pressure on your head and hurts just a few minutes after putting them on. Also the cups make way too much heat, and you can barely stay with them on after an hour or so.It may be a good headphone for DJs (that are constantly putting them on and off), but for continuous usage there may be better options.
Love the headphones only problem is they don't stay on all that great because i have a lot of hair...but they sound amazing
Love this lens. I'm new to digital photography and did a log of homework before buying a general purpose lens. It is exactly what I wanted.
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 a great product, especially for the price. With its slim design, it doesn't take much room. The software that comes with it works well, and overall, I'm very happy.
Fujiplus is a deceptive brand name owned by Min Maw International in Taiwan. Sometimes retailers would mistakenly label it as Fuji Plus. (Amazon lists it under Electronic/Brands/Fuji). Fujiplus or Fuji Plus has nothing to do with Fuji. If the deceptive tactic does not turn you off, I have a Sunny Weega HDTV to sell to you cheap.
Kingston has always made great RAM memory. Their 4GB flash drive works just as well. It's very small and troublefree. The price was also very good.
This product is made by GE, which they don't tell you in the description. The product is well made and comfortable. The microphone is very good and sounds clear for the most part. The earpiece could be a little louder but I think it is the phone I am using.
As the description says, this network adapter flies when surfing the net. Easy to install and fits nicely into my box. A
We love this new fire pit. Pretty easy to put together with minimal tools. Packaged kind of crazy, but probably just to protect it in transit. We've only used it once, but it looks really cool when lit. Looking forward to many more backyard fires. Probably going to order the marshmello sticks too. The only issue we have with it is the cover we bought doesn't fit properly - see my review of that cover if you're interested.
I decided to upgrade my SLR camera. I've had a Canon T-50 for about 14 years and really liked it but now I would like to do some more creative things with the aperature and shutter speeds whereas the T-50 didn't have any controls for creativity but was a great point and shoot SLR.This camera is much bigger than my T-50 but has tons more features. I just love auto focus now. This camera lets you focus on whatever your eyes look at and focuses quickly and quietly. And film transport is basically silent compared to the T-50 which is so loud that whenever I would take a photo the noise would draw everyone's attention.The lens that comes with this is the lower end but is USM (Ultra Sonic) and is fine for point and shoot and does have a nice wide angle and fairly good zoom (90mm).This camera isn't quite as solid as my T-50 as that camera could be tossed around and held up beautifully over the years but this camera needs more TLC as it is more plasticy but considerably better than Canon's other SLRs (excluding the higher ended EOS's such as EOS 1D and EOS 3).The flash is adequate for most close up purposes but suggest an external one for large groups at a distance where you can also set the angle of the flash.Over all this is a fun camera. Has so many features to experiment with. And the tracking focus is awesome for photographing anything moving fast such as cars, horses, etc.I'd recommend it to anyone and prices seem to have dropped since it was introduced. Enjoy!!
I've had this remote for two years and it's already stopped working. But hey, what can I expect from an electronic controller that's under $20.00.It did work but is not very versatile. Too many times I found myself in a picture with my hand exposed and the remote visible. Also, the range is terrible, about 12' with new batteries.I'm upgrading to a more expensive version, something I should have done from the beginning. Again, we get what we pay for, if you want cheap, you get cheap.
I would have given this product 5 stars if it were not so tight on my head. I don't have an unusually large head. All in all an excellent value, great sound. Highly recommended.
I'm pretty careful with my headphones, and mostly use them when walking around the city. I have had 2 pairs stop working on one side since I bought the first in July 2009 (5 months ago). I won't be buying these again.
It;s a nice, cheap speaker. But it still is a cheap speaker. My only gripe is the mounting on the basket. Less importantly, the holes do not line up with the cone graphic. That is, if the holes are mounted straight (horizontal/vertical whatever) the graphic is off by like 5 degrees, for me. More importantly, the basket mounting holes are super tiny, and the rubbery blue surround doesnt allow a very large screw head. I used #10 socket screws and i had issues of the head actually pulling though the basket frame on one location.But, 12&#34; sub for 40 dollars, hard to beat. The pictures look far better than the actual product, but it does perform well with a 250 watt amp in a sealed 2cuft enclosure. I got it mainly for looks. The picture does no justice for how massive the black foam surround really is. If i replace it, it will probably be the other style pyle blue wave.Pros: looks good, cheapCons: mounting scheme
I'm not an audiophile by any means, but these were a nice upgrade over my stock speakers for my aftermarket system. They won't be as good as pioneers or JBL, but they so affordable that I couldn't resist.Well worth the price.
I took this device traveling with me and created many memos over a 2 month period. I quickly realized that the Micromemo recorder was dropping large sections of speech every 30 or 60 seconds (depending on selected sound quality), which was needless to say extremely frustrating and would warrant a 1 star rating on its own. I kept recording anyway because it was the only thing I had around to use, and upon returning home it did me the kindness of deleting 2/3 of my memos anyway because it failed to sync properly--no joke. So in my experience, it doesn't work recording, and it doesn't work syncing either, so there's really no reason at all to waste your money on this. My travel memos were very important to me, and it's taken considerable effort to avoid swearing up a storm in this review.
This product is great! It works quickly and really well. It doesn't leave any streaks and the cloth doesn't leave behind any lint. I liked the fact that this package was small enough that I can take it in my laptop bag and have it whenever I need it.
The unit I received from Amazon would not copy. However, my experience with Canon customer service was just the opposite. With no waiting on the phone, I got a rep who determined that the unit was malfunctioning and sent me a new unit which was received in two days along with a paid shipping label to return the first unit. So far the unit works fine and for the price is hard to beat. Not the fastest copier but the quality is pretty good. I was very impressed with the customer service. I bought this because I have been so happy with my Canon i860 printer.
This was a nice step from my third generation 20gb ipod. The videos are a little more work than I thought they'd be but it's a feature I really enjoy. I love the color screen too. It's clear and easy to read. The thin sleek design is great but the black does seem to show scratches more. I'd recommed also purchasing the agent18 case.
I'm about 50 miles from the transimitting antennas in the Chicagoland area. The DB8 has a 15.8 dBi rating and I believe it has good gain for HDTV channels in the UHF spectrum but is inadequate for the channels that still occupy the VHF spectrum. Compared to a large Yagi from Radio Shack the DB8 falls short. The Yagi pulls in the VHF channels that the DB8 doesn't. Both antenna's are attic mounted and I believe my best chance for good reception would be to mount the Yagi outside. The VHF spectrum requires longer elements because the wavelength of the signal is longer than for UHF signals. In summary I don't recommend the DB8 for the Chicagoland area HDTV signals.Antennas Direct DB8 Multidirectional HDTV Antenna
Item shipped doesn't quite look like this, maybe that makes a difference.It is not working to connect my older HP Laserjet printer to my new Vista computer. (However, a Kensington docking station works.)
I purchased this radar detector at a reasonable price on Amazon, and it is a good product. I am very happy with my purchase.
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.
For under $50 you will not get a better 2-way Marine radio.Also its very very easy to use. I would recommend this radio.
This is a superb little widget -- one of those rare devices that performs *exactly* as advertised! The sound on my notebook has always had an annoying low-level buzz. I've tried idfferent headphones, I've varied all the sound adjustments, to no avail. (Probably interference inside the machine as a result of jamming all that electronics into such a small package.)I plugged in this widget, watched XP auto-configure (I have yet to install any of the software on the enclosed CD), and 30 seconds later I was listening to great sounding tunes. An outstanding product, at a very reasonable price.
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.
The bag is good quality and has several side and interior pockets to store the additional paraphrenalia with the camera. However, it is a bit tight for my Olympus E-500 along with two lenses. A few more inches of space would have been better. I need to store one lens straight up and other attached to the camera or sideways in order to carry both. Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase.
No matter how many good reviews you may see on these ear buds, these buds are awful. I purchased these off of hear because I found them at a relatively low price compared to their retail, my motivation being for purchasing these things being all the good reviews that I had read on them, i had hi expectations for these things. sadly I had felt like I had been stabbed in the back because of the pathetic bass response you get out of these things, what a waist of money! Absolutely no bass compared to what I want. Bass response scale of 1 to 10, 10 being highest, these are a 4. Not good at all. I remember I had bough a pair of 20$ skull candy ear buds from fey music store, and I must say those things sounded a whole lot better than these. They actually had a lot of bass. Although these things are pretty, the quality of that shinny exterior is somewhat minimal. The little metal thing that you plug into your ipod, the rubber coated wiring around the area where the rest of the wire connected with that thing was cut away from the metal constantly scraping it. Because of this the sound that started coming out of the ear buds was pour, it was all the background music playing and no voices singing, and when you did hear a voice for a second or 2, his words were hardly distinguishable. They do not cut out much sound around you at all, and the gunmetal color is not actually gunmetal like the photo you see online, it is actually this greenish color. Well after having all these problems with them I emailed v-moda and asked for my money back, no hope of that they said and are going to replace them for me instead. Not so bad, but im not going to open the new package when I get it, im going to sell it to one of my friends for 50$ or so. These are just not worth the money. Anyone who gave these things a good review have never herd ear buds apart from their factory direct ipod ones, and in that case it would be an upgrade, but this upgrade should go for 20$ minimum. There is way better stuff out there. Pleas do yourself a favor and go buy something else, you'll be much happier, you don't get your moneys worth with these.
Slim profile is good, no vignetting on my 17-40mm lens. I really appreciate that I can still fit my original Canon lens cap on this filter's outer threads, unlike the slim mount B&W; UV filter I also got.Excellent image quality. Relatively easy on-off the lens, no jamming of the threads. Operates just fine.
I use the player infrequently and after 2.5 years it has stopped working. It tries and tries to load a disk but it just won't. The Toshiba website suggests unpluging the player for 2-3 minutes to see if that resolves the problem. It didn't. Prior to the breakdown it was a fine unit - never had any problems or quality issues.
This is the best! Superior audio quality. Excellent battery life (8-10 hours). Super fast transfer using Firewire. Very intuitive and easy to use menus. Great feature set including contact lists, calendar, games and more. If you know a music lover, this would make a great gift! I take this thing everywhere. I would recommend the Sennheiser PX 100 headphones (available on Amazon for under 40 dollars) as a must have accessory for this. I also like the ability to use this as a firewire hard drive which allows backup of important files from my hard drive. It costs more than the competition but is worth EVERY bit of it.
I use this as a flat iron also. It smoothes my hair because the barrel is 1 1/2 inches. Love it. I also have an 1 inch one. Depends on how I want my hair to look. Love Infiniti products. I ordered the 1 1/2 inch one not realizing it was the same make and model of my other one. Happy with the product and the outcomes it brings.
The colors are wonderful and the images are crisp. I use my LCD mostly for e-mail, internet, and word processing. Photos pictures are great too. The built in speakers are nice and the unit is sleek and very easy to setup. This is a great monitor. I am very happy with it.
I bought this with the main intention of using it to keep me organized over the semester in College. It works well and my schedule and upkeep of responsibilities as now at par with my day to day plans. Good for my needs, and my budget.Should be upgrading once I graduate.
Excelent Photo Qualities, great detail on large prints. High quality lense, from wideangle to telephoto shots as simple as point and shoot. Manually ajust F-Stop and Shutter Speed for Field of Depth or Stop Action Shots. Everything from Metering to a grid viewfinder to make profesional photography simple. A major name brand body alone would cost three times as much for the 10.3MP format. A great camera.
We are 90 miles from Nashville and get a strong signal. Good product. It did take a little time to put it togather.
I bought this to connect my router to my modem, and it's been working great for years now. Network performance is solid, which is all you can ask for from a cable!
Bought this to make the connection from my PS3 to my HDTV that has only DVI input, and it works wonderfully!
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.
I bought this product a month ago. It works beautifully, lots of plugs and it has a protection for the expensive equitments I have in my living room. Consider the price I paid, it surely is a good buy.
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.
Great price, A fraction of what local office supply stores wanted. very happy with this purchase, will order this again.
When I was a teenager I gained a respect for all forms of music and then consequentially developed an addiction to the best hifi equipment I could afford. After being disappointed with the car audio scene I started investing in audio equipment that was not the most powerful, but the equipment that lead to the greatest enjoyment of the media that I was tying to experience. After many different styles and combinations of audio equipment I stumbled upon the Apple HIFI and found that this device fulfilled my requirements for a portable high quality audio system. Like many others have said the system won't wow you in the store, but when you bring it home it is one of those stereos that you want to listen to all of your music over again on your new system because it has a new clarity and depth for you to enjoy. I would recommend this stereo to the majority of us who seek good sound but don't have the financial backing to look down your nose at a 300 dollar boom box (which is what it is afterall)
This is the best camera I have ever owned. The pics are perfect every time. I love it & highly recommend it.
This tube beats any box on the market lows are clean subsonic sounds are awesome without the rattle of a braking box and it's a perfect fit in the cab of my truck just behind the seat.
After my HP OfficeJet died after four years of service, I went out to the local CompUSA looking for a relatively good deal. I don't need to print photos or anything -- I just wanted a small, relatively quick and relatively cheap printer. After looking through whatever was in stock at the store, I settled on this printer -- it seemed to be just what I was looking for. I brought it home, set it up by the book, and -- lo and behold, it didn't work. After pulling the entire stack -- around twenty pages -- of paper through at once, it started refusing to take any paper at all, insisting there was a paper jam even though there wasn't. To make matters worse, the ink cartridge cradle sounded like it was trying to smash through the walls of the machine. A friend who was visiting at the time remarked that she, too, had bought this same machine and had had trouble with it.ASAP, I brought the thing back to the CompUSA where I exchanged it for another one. Brought the replacement home, set it up -- and it worked! Of course, it didn't quite meet that eight ppm advertised, nor did the black ink cartridge last six hundred pages. Within five days I had had to head back out to buy a replacement black ink cartridge -- a thirty dollar accessory. Printer worked fine for a couple more days, when suddenly it spontaneously stopped, mid-printjob, and insisted, for no reason, that there was a paper jam. After trying to get it to work for another hour or so, I came to the realization that it wasn't worth the trouble.I have since returned this stinker and gotten a good ol' HP. Just a word of warning: this is an extraordinarily untrustworthy product. I recommend looking elsewhere for a printer.
A faint buzzing noise was present which was especially noticible when speakers were ON while no audio signal from my computer was being sent to the speakers.After two weeks of minimal use, the speakers didn't even turn on.I think I must have gotten a bum pair, as the other reviews are good.The speakers are stylish, but I couldn't judge the sound quality because of the buzzing or vibration noise.
i needed to replace my old adapter so i can listen to my ipod in my car. i'm so happy they still make these! it works like a charm (i said that before, i know) and the price was right! thanks for allowing me my music while driving!
This item ships with only the shoulder harness, not as illustrated with the belt and pouches. In other words it's completely useless as shipped for the displayed price. If you decide you want to actually use it and you want to buy the whole system as illustrated be prepared to pay a LOT more! I had a good experience with the seller (Hooper Cameras) who offered a refund if I return it but I will not buy Lowepro products in the future from anybody.
I really missed the weather updates during Hurricane Charley (although I did have a wonderful NOAA weather radio!) Testing this TV before Frances hits, it is working fantastically!!! It runs on 8 AA batteries, and you can plug in a VCR or DVD if you want. I've added an external antenna and it ROCKS! I'll let you know how it does during the storm and afterwards!
It works fine connected to my Panasonic DVD player. However, when playing it does not have the lead voices!If I fast-forward it works fine. I'm hoping that this is something I can fix, but have not figured it out yet. The voices are there, but very low and nearly impossible to hear in the back.I'm also trying to get it to work on my Panasonic HDTV.
I bought this little antenna as a substitute for cable at my beach house, which is approximately 42 miles from the signal sources in Houston. It has performed quite well, even though I did not mount it on the roof. I can now receive two of the three major broadcast channels through the air, plus the public television station. The antenna was reasonably priced, very compact, and easy to install.
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.
This snake is perfect size to go to my firewire interface to record out of my Front Of House mixer. it seems pretty durable for the price you pay
I looked at the other reviews and heard that this was sloooow, but I didn't see anything slow about it. Having bought two, I am VERY satisfied and will buy this again if I have a chance.
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
I purchased this item because of the good reviews it has received. It only works with my cable box. It doesn't work with either of the xbox platforms.
I Love this item~ I couldnt figure out how to program the timer part of my camera. But with this little device all I do is stand in the picture with everyone else & push the button!! I Love It!!!!!
This is rather new to me, but I think they might catch-on in the near term. You just don't know sometimes what you're going to get for $12.95. There are no batteries to fool with, and loading the software to run on your PC is so simple. I'm impressed with the program as you can grab a full face view from a crowd of people to make a full screen picture of your subject. Click here, stretch there and your done. It evens charges through the USB cable.
Very nice unit for the money. Works great and made an improvement on my TV and stereo gear for the better
This was my first wireless access point, it is mated to my Linksys BEFSR41 router. It only took a few moments to hook up, and another minute to run the setup disk. Works wonderfully! I highly recommend it as an alternative to buying a wireless router if you just want to add to an existing setup.
First off, I'm very pleased with the end result. It does in fact extend the reach and coverage of my original wireless router generously and consistently. I am using this solely as an access point to "throw" the wireless signal farther in my home and yard. And it definitely works! I used to have one bar in my basement, and now I have full bars (partially due to putting the access point in a more central location than my original wireless router.)That being said, it took a few long phone calls to Linksys Tech Support to get me there. I'm not sure who is lucky enough to get everything working with the "easy setup CD", but it's never been me with Linksys products, this one included. But it must've been within warranty and so it was a free tech support call. And I must say they were very friendly and patient, and with much configuration, helped me to get it working. Yay!So I would recommend this product, but just be prepared that it might not be as easy to set up as the box claims! :)
completely satisfied with this product orders arrived the day stipulated ... agree with the request if this provider would advise
while not the most comfortable or stable in-ear buds, these sound great for the price. sound quality is largely dependent on the fit. the cable does feel very weak.
I had a pair of these headphones for about two years. They finally stopped working so I bought another pair off amazon. Only three uses and one of the earphones doesn't consistently get sound. Very annoying to have the music go in and out of one ear!
I owned an older pair of 8x50 Nikon Binoculars and liked them, so I thought I would try a stronger pair. I can't believe how good these 10x50's are. The image is clear and crisp. The price I paid is 50% of local retail stores. The shipping was free right to my door in rural Texas. The shipping by USPS through Amazon was fast, three days. All in all, best price, great merchandise, fast shipping. You would have to pay over $300 to get anything to compare with these binoculars. Thanks!!!
"I asked for a black one. The description above said black -- the one sent was obviously, white. But it works so I kept it." I left that feedback and was contacted by the company and they refunded my shipping fee. This is the second on of these I've owned. The first was 2-3 years old and took a beating in my truck. But the ease of use and the quality of the sound made me buy another one. Since the company was responsive to my feedback, I recommend both the product and the company.
One reason to like it, that's all. Here's why I don't:- WAY too costly for a piece of plastic.- Tabs supplied to install are awful both in appearance and functionality- Unless the filter is 100% pressed against the screen, the image becomes blurry.So, if you want privacy that is way too expensive, looks like a 2nd-grader stuck it to your screen, and ruins your eyesight, then I guess this product is for you. I have it on my screen as I type this and I'm already getting a headache.
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.
I hate cameras. I hate wasting time taking pictures. But I hate NOT having any pictures of my vacation. The answer? Canon PowerShot SD800 IS. I love the ease of use this do-it-all camera affords! I point and shoot. It finds faces, focuses, stops jitter and has such a wide angle I never miss a thing! Do not hesitate buying this camera if you want to spend your vacation time vacationing and not playing photographer.
What can you say it cost me only a BUCK!!! and it works. Thanks Amazon Tried out my monster hdmi and this i don't see a difference in 1080p quality or audio quality. Save your self some money and buy this.P.S. My Monster HDMI cost me 50.00 on sale wow i was duped.
I have now had the Coby headphones for a few months and found them to be very good. No distortion even with a higher volume. Good bass and treble. Very comfortable and very durable.I can't believe what a good bargain they are and as of todays date in January they are even less expensive than when I purchased the headphones a few months ago.I have never had headphones this good for the price that Amazon is selling them for.
For the money, these are excellent speakers. I have them hooked up to a collection of older, formerly well respected components--which probably helps--and they sound good all across the range. They're not bookshelf speakers, really, so take your measurements carefully if that's what you're after, but if you get a pair, I think you will be highly satisfied with their quality. The only thing I'd change is the connectors, which are the easy to use type you just push on and poke the wire into, but that don't last as long nor grip as tightly as other connectors.
it basiclly protects the mp3 for geting scratch before i got ir it the front was a mess now is very well because of the skin
I researched online for awhile and the Creative Vision M is the best video/mp3 player because its screen is superior and the Vision M can easily play (without further conversion/encoding) many video formats.So after almost two months using my Vision M here's what I got to say:In my experience, it plays just about any P2P video file I download (only two instances where I had to use the creative software to encode to a proper format). So far the most fun I have had with my Vision M is being able to transfer all the TV shows I download to my player in a matter of minutes -- then hook up the AV cable and I can watch them in great quality (every bit as good as the computer) from the comfort of my TV.Of course, the Vision M is also a MP3 player and I have taken the time to transfer my entire music collection to my player. Using an FM transmitter, I can use the "random play all" mode to listen to nothing but my favorite songs when I'm driving. Sound quality is very nice too.And then there is even more features - photos, FM radio, Microphone, Organizer, Removable Disk space and 30 GB of space!! This is a great player!! Is $300 a bit pricey? Yes. But if you can find a deal on it (my goal was $250 and I got extremely lucky and got it at $220 (USED)) - you won't be disappointed.PLUS IF YOU DO GET ONE -- buy a "Best Skin Ever", "Invisible Shield", or a simple LCD Screen Cover to keep the player from getting any serious scratches (Although most of the time, unless I'm in harsh lighting I never noticed scratches on my player).
Excellent product for my TV and Computer. I have a neighbor that bangs on my wall I keep my TV and Computer at a minimum sound and she or he still bangs on my wall. So to keep them quiet I purchased these ear phones.
To be honest, I wasn't expecting a lot from a $80 500mm lens. After seeing a photo example on the flickr site, I figured I would give it a try and see for myself. I used this lens with my Pentax k-x, and was able to get some decent shots of birds, even in flight, that were pretty sharp focus-wise. And they were hand-held shots (in-camera shake reduction works pretty good).However, upon looking at the photo enlargement, there was significant purple fringe around the tree branches in all of the bird photos. Photos were all taken on a cloudy day, and birds were approximately 100-150 feet away. Interestingly, a photo of a snow covered branch taken at approximately 50 feet away showed no apparent purple fringe.Bottom line, the jury is still out as to whether I will keep the lens. Waiting for a sunny day to take some more photos with this lens.2/15/10 Update: Returned this lens back to 47th Street Photo, and purchased Sigma 70-300 APO Telephoto. I found the lens too difficult to focus, as well as the purple fringe to be unacceptable.Just a side note - Paid $209 for the Sigma thru Amazon (47th Street is the seller), while the price on the 47th Street website was $189! What's up with that???????
Very nice entry level receiver. Easy to setup and use. It is few inches longer than the Yamaha unit it replaced (had a problem finding a place for it). Other than the size, everything is good.
The ipod was a big hit with my teenage sons, however, the black ipod scratches easily.
These earbuds are so comfortable, it's great! Normally with In-Ear earbuds when you touch them at the cord you can hear a loud noise that is transmitted through the cord directly into the ear; this is not the case with these. Jogging is so much fun cause you don't hear anything else than the music you listen to and as I said it doesn't matter if the cord is just hanging around, you won't hear this knocking on the cord.The packing of it is quite challenging. Each time I had to open it up I had work around 10 minutes until I got to the earbuds. When you finally got to the inside you will see that this time you spent was worth it. I already got my second pair of them, not because they broke but because a friend lost them.I would buy them at any time again, it's regular Sennheiser quality
My wife bought these as a gift for me (probably because they say Bose on them) despite me finding a set of 5.1 speakers for 1/2 the price that got better reviews. I'm an audiophile and I've always been underwhelmed by Bose's sound quality, especially given their high prices. These were actually painful to listen to and within 5 minutes they went back into the box to be returned. They sound like they're out of phase, almost as if there's a delay between the L and R speakers. I don't know what it is, but they sound strange, as if there's something restricting the sound from getting out. They have absolutely NO bass, which is to be expected given their small size, but one thing Bose advertises is their big sound from small packages. Not the case here. The clarity and performance is mediocre at best. I've had a set of Altec Lansing speakers for about 10 years that I picked up for around $45 and they blow the Bose Companion II out of the water. These speakers have reinforced my belief that Bose speakers are made for people with money who don't know any better. If you want trendy looking paperweights that say Bose on them, these are for you. If you want quality sound at an affordable price, look elsewhere.
The case fits the 18-135mm lens reviewed at [...] perfectly with space to put the reversed hood around the lens as well.
This mount was purchased for use in taping church services for broadcast. It is the smoothest mount we have ever used, allowing very smooth panning.
My second Yamaha receiver. Tried Panasonic , Pioneer and came running back. Its the crystal clear sound that makes Yamaha the king !
Out of curiosity, and please serious responses only, does this camera perform well under low light conditions? I'm looking to buy a new camera and I know from experience I need/want to find one that performs well in low light.
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 like GOOD sounding headphones.The 110's sound good.They use two AAA batteries, and they are very easy to switch out...you can have charged spares handy.Very happy with them.
I recently purchased a Garmin Nuvi 205W but it did not come with the factory suction cup mount. I looked at many different stores and was unable to find a factory mount. I came to amazon.com and found an inexpensive mount that fit my GPS perfectly. I got the product unsure if it was a factory suction cup or if it was aftermarket, but when i opened the package sure enough it was a factory part in original packaging in perfect condition. This was my first purchase from amazon and I must say it was a very pleasant one.
Basically, I'm mostly very happy with this router.The web interface provides an easy configuration for a load of useful features (DHCP, works as a Dynamic DNS client to connect your dynamic IP address to a fixed URL (with someone like DynDNS), port forwarding/blocking, WEP keys, can block all but known MAC addresses, etc....) Pretty much all you might want.However, the router frequently crashes (at least once a week), requiring a power-off to fix. Essentially, this makes it worthless if you want to run an ssh or web server.I tried contacting Netgear's online support about this -- no response.I tried upgrading the router using the router's web interface as directed on Netgear's website. The update didn't complete after 60 minutes. Basically, it destroyed the router -- hasn't worked since. Holding in the hard reset button while powering on should restore the factory settings. It does not.Again, tried contacting their online support -- no response after 6 weeks.In summary: nice features, not tested, no support, throw it in the bin.
This adapter does exactly what it says it will. My printer connected immediately to my computer and works great. No need to spend on new equipment.
I've used these 'phones at work virtually everyday for the last 7 years. I am glad to see they are still in production and well-regarded. They are a great value!Why do I need another pair? Wear and tear has taken its toll on my first pair. I'm not disappointed that they have suffered that, but I don't want to be without the HD-280 Pro 'phones if some major piece of Tear takes place.What has happened in 7 years, you ask?o Sound quality is still fabulous, as good as ever. Still clear and undistorted.o For me, the quietest and most comfortable 'phone I've tried. They beat the spinach out of Bose for excluding environment noise, and, at a third the price.o The ear cup leatherette on the left side has become detached at the bottom.o The head band leatherette looks a bit tattered and the fastener across the top is starting to lose the grip on the other side.o The plug has been steped on a few times and has a bend in it. Although it still works perfectly well most of the time, the bend causes a little looseness that will sometimes give static when it is moved.Probably, all these worn items are repairable; but, like I said, I'd rather have an Heir and a Spare in case the Heir gets sat on by an elephant! I don't think elephants were in the original design goals by Senn.MarkVancouver
These headphones are great! They just work. You forget about having them on. That's the sign of good technology. The wire is not too thick or flimsy and not too long. They block out just enough environmental noise to let you focus on the music without feeling scary-isolating. The only problem with these headphones is that they don't stay adjusted. You put them on and they slide down and are too loose. I modified mine by squeezing the metal slider wires together with a pair of pliers. If you squeeze them close to the bottom of each slider it will bend the slider just enough so that it tightens the adjustment and the earpieces stay put. It probably voids the warranty though, so make sure you like them before doing this.Bottom line: these are the best headphones I've ever had as far as sound (better than my Grado SR-80s) and comfort (way more comfortable than my Sennheiser HD-280 Pros). Oh, don't forget to "burn them in": leave them overnight with music playing slightly louder than comfort level.
The plastic bolts that hold the pages into the book are easily broken. I don't even have the maximum 208 CD's in this binder and it is already broken. I don't even toss the binder around, I usually carry it inside of a bag to protect it.
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.
Works very well. I haven't had any problems(other than a odd noise for a bit--which turned out to be that my nephew had gotten something on my mouse pad--and the mouse still worked fine). I would recommend this mouse to anyone.I'm very happy with the purchase!
We bought these for our kids MP3 and for the van's RES. They work great. My son uses them with his guitar amps too.
I love my stainless steel Presto! I use it to heat frozen leftovers as well as cook meals fast. I've been wondering about microwaves for a while now and I just feel better using the pressure cooker for my family. Plus, where a microwave will make things tough, the pressure cooker makes meat more tender!
I searched a long time for a compatible telephoto lense with a magnificaiton of at least 2X.This lense was actually a 3X, came with a wide angle lense and was reasonably priced.
I bought this headphone five years ago here at Amazon.com. It is still alive and working. I LOVE THIS HEADPHONES!! They do last long!
I was a bit surprised at first that the camera was so small, the pictures on the sales site give an impression of something larger. It is an easy camera to use and the menu selection process, especially the delete function, is very understandable, very friendly and right there to be used rather than behind a series of menu buttons/screens. I have not taken that many pictures but most have come out very well. Some close ups of tropical flowers were excellent. I like that I can download directly to my computer through the USB port without needing a secondary device. I am very pleased with this purchase.
I have a brother 5440cn and it seems to be picky abought cartridges, some work and some it just says it does not recognize I have not had a single one of these that has not worked the very first time i put it in....it goes through the cleaning and there you go all set. i am not sure if it is going threw ink quicker because we are doing a lot of printing for a wedding so it is hard to comment on the ink ..but i will say the print is sharp and good visibility so i would buy again...
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..
Sure the music sounds awesome through these cables but due to an extremely low common mode rejection ration, my neighbors fluorescent lights set up a standing wave in my rack that opened a mobius loop in my basement. In short... I love the transparency they have added to my system but could live without the unwanted sleastacks that crawled through the time/space rip. Thanks Denon! See you in hell.
I know this amp doesn't push that much power or anything but I love it. I just sold my old sub which was a dual 2 ohm kicker L5 12", which I ran 450RMS to and the amp never even got warm. It slapped really nice for just being 450 watts. I have a kicker cvx (dual 4 ohm!!!) coming right now so that I'll be able to push 650 RMS to it.. Can't wait. Love this amp. Such a good product for the price.
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 was buying this cam as an upgrade to my Axis 2100 cam which I absolutely adored. The image on the 2100 was bright, vibrant, and very clear. The Axis 205 looked like the 2100 only better, so I didn't hesitate to purchase it when I started looking for another security camera.There are many improvements it has over the 2100, it can handle twice the amount of viewers, and has many more options that I wish the 2100 had.However, I was extremely dissapointed to find that the picture quality is not even much better than your standard USB webcam. I tried adjusting all of the settings but the quality improved only slightly.I ended up returning it, rather reluctantly. I can't believe the quality of the picture is so different from their older version of this network cam. Very dissapointing, and not worth it's price.
My son was given a PSP that has been inoperable for a while because the charger was lost. I purchased this charger in hopes that it would fit and charge properly. It did. As soon as I connected it to the PSP the charge light on the unit as well as the charger itself lit up. My son has been able to play the game now for over 2 months without any issue. It takes less than an hour to provide a full charge when plugged into the wall outlet. The car outlet takes a little longer.
After having bought and worn out or just not liked the quality of many ear subs and in ear headphones, I came across these on a lightning deal one day and decided to bite. I haven't been disappointed at all, they sound very good for ear subs, they produce a good bass response and clean mids and highs, I would consider the sound signature a little on the warm side (which I personally prefer). I like the look and feel of them, they come with several tips so you can find what fits your ears best which will help produce the proper base. I put mine through a lot of strain by using them daily and constantly wadding them up to put in the pouch and then taking them back out. The rubberized cord seems to help keep them from twisting the wire inside which can often cause headphones to stop working, the only problem with the rubberized cords is that they seem to tangle rather easily, although not as severely as a normal cord that gets knotted. I listen to pretty much any type of music and I think these sound great with everything, although they seem to be designed for music with a bit of a thump to it. So Benny Benassi is going to sound great in these, but I also find that these perform great when I listen to Maria Callas. These are a great value in my opinion and I'm quite happy with my purchase. I do not claim to be an audiofile but I am a hobby musician and a music lover and have a pretty good ear.
exactly as avertised and better. Best wireless system available and I have tried others to save some moeny and I would have been better off simply using this system.
These headphones are a great value. They are big, with ear cups of about 5 1/2" in diameter. The sound is good, for me anyhow,(I have significant hearing loss), but very bass and full sounding. I prefer more treble, and cannot hear it as well unless I turn them up really loud. As for the movie/music selecting switch, I cannot distinguish between the two modes, maybe its just my hearing. The foam padding is very comfortable and I often wear them to sleep, seeing how the block out external noise quite well. Overall, considering the price, these are an excelent deal.
Great cable that connects my itunes on iphone to vintage marantz stereo. Crystal clear and easy to use connecting iphone.
Let me preface this by saying I am already an owner of a 5g iPod, so I bought this as a 2nd iPod for working out.This little thing is really well-designed. I was going to just use it for working out, but I like it so much that I often take it instead of my larger iPod when I'm just going out for a little while.PROS:- Eyecatching. This is one sexy-looking device.- ridiculously small, easy to carry anywhere- controls are easy to use by feel without looking at the iPod- built-in belt clip is really useful- sound quality is excellent to my ears- great valueCONS:- the wired dock adds clutter to an already cluttered desk- you must make sure to clip the iPod firmly or it could fall off (it's pretty lightweight)Overall, no major complaints with this. It feels solid so I hope it will last the beating I am sure to give it when I exercise.
JBL=high end speakers.These are okay, i use them for my bathroom while taking a shower but the sound quality is good not great. I thought JBL would deliver something astonishing thats all.
This was purchased to replace one that was about 10hands years old. Light as a feather, you don't even know it is there and the sound quality is nice and clear.
two of the three outlet it does not work and the one does work has static so is cheaper to check it out in your local dollar store i get mine in the dollar store $1.25 after i throw this one
I heard good things about this brand but I was really disappointed with these. They stretched out really quickly so they wouldn't fit on my head very well. Then, after less than 2 months of use, the bass is totally shot. It's crackly and pretty much ruined. The $10 headphones I got at Radio Shack lasted a LOT longer than these. If you're looking for a good set of durable headphones, keep looking.
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
These in ear headphones are definitely the earphones that someone wants if quality sound is what their lookingfor. The only thing i would recomend to get the best sound from these earphones is to play them off a qualitymusic player (not highly recommended for an iPod).
While retrieving the camera from the case, I noticed the upper portion of the belt loop had split and was hanging by a mere thread of rubber. I was fortunate. After removing the camera from the case, one slight tug broke the belt loop. I've been using this case for approximately nine months with a Nikon Coolpix 990. Suggest you look at a Tamrac #5694 for cameras of this size.
i was looking for an easy to carry camera with manual/slr features. so the choice was between this, the canon m9, ricoh capilo gx100, or nikon p5100. since i wanted as wide an angle lens as possible, but had limited funds, i went with the lx2 (the ricoh goes to 24mm equiv but is significantly more expensive). my main concern was that, compare to the others, i was losing out in getting a much less "professional" camera with poorest image quality in the class.after using the camera for some time, i think i probably made the right decision, although perhaps it would have been worth spending more for a wider lens. certainly the lx2 was stronger than i expected: the image quality was fine, the build was good, and i have found it very easy to use.image quality (noise) seems to be a big issue with the lx2. the following comments are probably specific to the way i use the camera (you may want to look on flickr - just search for my name). in particular, i don't make large prints and i tend to use wide angles (on the other hand, i use available light).in practice, then, i always use iso 100 and see no noise problems. this may sound crazy, but three camera features make it quite reasonable. first, the lens is fairly fast (at wide angles), second the image stabilisation is excellent, and third the camera has automatic image bracketing. so with +/- 1/3 stop bracketing you get three reasonable exposures, which means one should be ok even at "extreme" exposure times (like 1/4s).one other issue i was apprehensive about was the lack of a viewfinder. again this has turned out to be fine in practice - the screen is very good, with a bright mode that is sufficient for chilean sunshine and also an "angled" mode (which is bright too) that is surprisingly useful when holding the camera at odd angles.other small points: the 16:9 format sounds like a gimmick but works well in practice (i seem to be saying that a lot!); the lens cap is not as annoying as expected; build is good and, while a bit "shiny" (i would have preferred the plainer leica styling) it looks ok and seems to be wearing well.if you understand a manual slr then working the camera is no problem - i hardly ever need to go through menus since all the common controls are available more-or-less directly. the four buttons on the back arranged in a circle are, when you are using the camera normally, mapped to specific functions, while the most critical parameters, like shutter speed or focus, are controlled via the joystick (left/right to select a function and up/down to adjust - the screen helps you along and it comes to feel quite natural and quick).my main criticisms (apart from wanting 24mm) are common to all in this class: they are a bit bulky to pocket (the lens+cap on the lx2 doubles its thickness) and the fastest aperture is nothing like wide enough for shallow depth of field (especially since min aperture increases with focal length).
Well at first I want to get this joystick because it felt a lot smoothly. I purchased this stick so I could use for 3D space flight combat type games. But now then I hooked it on my computer, I noticed the X axis did not stay steady, along with the Z axis. There was no way re recalibrate it. I had a lot of trouble aiming steady with this stick in any 3d space flight combat type games.I tried everything to recalibrate that thing out but it never seem to work. I returned it back to the vendor and thank god I got the full cost of it back.
I've had my H10 for about two months and I couldn't be happier. A friend bought an iPod a few weeks before I bought my H10 -- now she's jealous. Do yourself a favor and buy it.I have lots of WMA files, so iPod was out. I considered the Creative Zen Micro, but the controls are very clumsy. The Rio Carbon is great, but WAY too many buyers have had problems (read the reviews).Very easy to use. I synch with Windows Media Player (although iRiver provides software too). Didn't think I'd get much use from the FM tuner, but it's turned out to be a great addition.A couple of things could be improved:--Battery life is a bit lower than some competitors (8 hours), although it gets me through a whole day at work.--Case is almost useless. Haven't found any third party accessories. Not a problem -- just drop it in your pocket.
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!
Does as expected. I'm one of the few who use MiniDisc and I've used this for my workouts. It's easy to use and fits around your arm well.
I purchased these speakers for a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. After watching a few YouTube videos, I was worried that I may need to recut the existing template to install them but these fit the factory speaker perfectly. Install was a breeze. I disconnected the existing connections and soldered them to the new speakers. The whole process took about 30 minutes.The speakers sound great! They don't blow your ears back or anything and I had low expectations for the $20 I paid for the pair. They exceeded my expectations by a lot. Great product!
A little trickier to set up the lead to believe, but definitely worth the extra set up time. Works great so far.....for Tivo, TV, stereo.
I purchased this product when my 420 Canon flash broke at the base. I hoped this would be as good. But it is much better. It is powerful, well integrated to my 20D DSLR, easy to adjust, quick to recycle, small and easy on batteries ( I use LION AA's). It will soon be a slave for my newer flash. It fits in the camera bag easily, is quick to release and attach, and is ready to go in a few seconds. I am very pleased with this flash!
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)
I bought this keyboard hoping I could use it to replace my keyboard at work. I sit in front of a computer on average 9+ hours a day and I have to change positions often to avoid repetitive stress injury.A comfortable position is sitting reclined with the keyboard in my lap. As you can imagine, the mouse is a problem. So ... I thought this keyboard was the ticket. Unfortunately it's not.Problems:1. The function key is placed where you'd expect the Ctrl key. VERY annoying (and not something you can get used to if you use a lot of shortcuts, i.e. cut/paste etc...)2. The layout is NOT ergonomic. You cannot use this keyboard for extended periods (after a few hours, my wrists ached) without risk of injury. The instruction manual included with the product also includes this warning.3. Recharging the batteries is a pain. They should have provided a cable to connect to USB/PS2 port when batteries are dead to allow you to recharge (and keep working.) Instead, you must take the AAA batteries (4 of them) out and recharge them yourself.
I paid $140 online, cudnt get the MP3 to work, the photos outside wer OK didnt try any inside, I got it for my wife but sent it back right away an got her a full featured 4 MP Kodak for $90
Camera makers bundle a small amount of memory, in my case 8 MB. It is a must to order more memory. This SanDisk 128 MB CF card has worked great for me. I'm able to store 162 images at the highest setting. This card has worked over and over again, I have had zero problems with this card. It mounts for me in WindowsXP, and MacOS X. Works great with iPhoto, etc...
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.
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.
plugged into usb cable and did not work. not worth the time or money to send it back. don't waste your money on this cheap product
I have to say I'm really wowed by Zuiko glass. This lens doesn't disappoint. Images are very sharp, color saturation is beautiful and well balanced, and contrast is very nice. No noticeable distortion. Chromatic abrasion is controlled REALLY well. I've taken shots where I swore I'd absolutely get at least some abrasion and found there was none at all. The f2.8 aperture is great on a lens with this reach. Not easy to find in this price range.To repeat what everyone else on here is saying, the lens IS pretty heavy. I can't say that's a drawback. You get a powerful telephoto lens for a reason. And so you should expect the bloody thing to be heavy. But I guess the pictures of the lens you see online could mislead you because they don't really show you just how big this lens is. Maybe that's why people are surprised. The weight doesn't make it impossible to manage the camera with, but it does require you to handle framing and shooting with more care than a lighter lens would.The only annoyance about this lens is that its auto-focus can get a little screwy. In low-light or tricky-light situations it'll sometimes hunt for a sharp focus point, and keep on hunting and hunting until you give up and decide to manually focus. It isn't such a severe problem that it bothers me. But I thought I'd mention it. And it's important to point out that more often than not, I have shot low-light and tricky-light scenes with this lens where it didn't give me any auto-focus problems at all. So the problem isn't chronic.If you're a hobbyist this lens is a little expensive, but all good lenses are. Photography isn't a cheap hobby to be into. You get what you pay for with glass. If you need the reach of this telephoto and you want high quality shots, this really is the lens to get. In terms of price point and performance/quality, I'd have to say you're getting a lot for your money with this lens. Sure, there are better telephoto lenses out there...but they cost thousands.
The unit was good until I sprayed it with a hose (face plate on). The controls never worked properly again, but I managed. That was until i went to Key Largo and went out in a lightning storm. Well, the 13' went under a wave and filled completely. Over the span of 30 minutes while we were saving our lives, the radio made 2 5 second emergency alarm sounds, either to say goodbye or remind us we were in peril, they were not load enough to hear 10 yards away. Well, we bailed the boat and made it back... it's a 1990 Whaler with a 2000 Yamaha of course ;)... the next day i went to test the radio and smoke came out. I am not going to buy this one again, because I want to upgrade. I would recommend it though, just don't get it soaked.The sound was fine. controls are easy to use. radio tunes well. CD player works well and does not skip. auxiliary output in back.
The reason for the privacy screen, wasn't so much for privacy, it was a vision problem, the lamp or sunlight interfered with my husband's limited vision.This privacy screen is exactly what he needed. Problem solved.
Excellent product, it is a little bulky but the functionality is perfect. Its user friendly and I beleive its the best bang for your buck in GPS
Just purchased this lens a month or so ago, and used it on vacation and a few other events. Overall, very happy with the lens. Sturdy and good weight to it - just what you would expect from a Canon lens. As I had read in other reviews prior to my purchase, the built in flash of my G9 cannot be used with the lens due to the shadows produced, so this is really limited to outdoor use (or a large indoor space with good lighting). Due to the weight of the lens, a tripod is helpful in keeping the camera still. I have used the tripod and some of the pictures have been amazing (sunrises, swim meet, baseball game). Would recommend to others.
We took it back. We thought it would work with our HDTV compatible 65" wide screen TV for better clarity than what other PC to TV converters had to offer, which would have been really, REALLY nice, but we couldn't figure out the proper way to hook it up. The couple of printed pages inside the box only list the unit's specs and capabilities.There are NO instructions about hooking it up. (Doesn't instruct whether the computer should be on or off when the unit is first connected, doesn't specify at which point during the installation the unit should be powered, doesn't explain about using the settings buttons on the top of the unit, and doesn't explain whether display settings on the computer likely need to be changed for the unit to display on the TV ... they do). We never got ANYTHING to apepar on our TV set after a few hours of frustration ... until we bought a DIFFERENT manufacturer's product (that explained about the computer display properties needing to be changed). When we finally did get a picture, it was horrible (no better than non-HDTV converters); definitely not usable for internet surfing.We did see one sentence at the GrandTec website that says the unit will work with most but not all HDTV or HDTV compatible TVs, but there is no list of which TVs are known to work with it. Their website is worthless too. No help is provided on it.Coupled with the previous reviewers comments about the customer service for this product, I strongly suggest you consider a different brand!We later purchased AverMedia's AverKey 300 Gold. It's more expensive, but is by far superior product. It comes with a remote (the GrandTec does not). It has a terrific manual, is very easy to hookup and use, and has really fantastic features. The button text on the remote is a little hard to read, but manageable. The remote is laid out well and works nicely. This is a really cool unit, but unfortunately is still not really usable for searching the Internet on your TV. Again, the text is just too hard to read. I got around OK on pages I was already familiar with, and for using items I was familiar with on my computer, but if you really don't know what something says without reading, you're in trouble (unless you are willing to zoom in and out between the 4 corners and center of the page, which is a pain to read anything with). It killed me to have to return this unit. It would have definitely been a keeper, with better TV text readability.We looked at the TView Gold, by Focus, but didn't purchase it presuming its text on TV is probably poor like the other units. Unlike the other units, it does require computer software. The packaging doesn't list that its compatible with Windows XP, which is the main reason we didn't give it a try. It does state that it works with Windows 2000 and Windows ME.We have since given up on trying to use a PC to TV converter. As much as we didn't want to go the route of a subscription service, we bought the MSN TV 2 box, keyboard and remote instead. It's a nice unit that displays Internet text on the TV better. It easily auto-detected our Comcast broadband internet and Microsoft router, so we were up and running in a blink. (I made about 5 calls to MSN TV; nobody could confirm that my router was compatable. I was concerned because MS quit making it a few years ago. If that's your situation, rest assured that the router will work with it.) MSN TV 2 will also give you access to your computer photo files if you're networked, and some music and video content on your computer if it's in the right format for Windows Media Player (the only player that works with the unit). You can access these things even without being signed in to your MSN TV 2 service all the time. Unfortunately, even though you may be on a network, it doesn't allow you to do everything you could do from your computer; dang! Paying a monthly subscription, having limited computer access, and the fact that the PageBuilder web page builder is no longer included (was part of the earlier WebTV/MSNTV model), is really the only downside to going the way of the MSN TV 2.This has been a very frustrating experience. It took us about a month to research, buy, test and return a number of products before we came to this conclusion. I'm sure better options will become available in the future.
The sound quality is very good. Shure IEMs aren't really any better.Comfortable earpiece, soft cones feel fine to listen to for hours.The earbuds don't stick out of your ears far. This makes them less likely to fall out and makes them comfortable to wear under a helmet with earpads.The wire is too short, plugging it into a desktop computer barely works. This also means its a perfect fit to go to an ipod in your pocket. The wire is thin, but I've had them for 6 months, use them all the time, and they haven't broke. Noise from the wire is noticeable when heavily vibrated ie skiing.You can find them for under $20. It's a steal.
I just received this handy little gaget,and it sure is fun.My wife says no more excuse's about forgetting things. Just take notes,it's so easy!Names and phone numbers at a push of a button!Appointments at your finger tips! I highly recommend this product!
These 500 watt bulbs work perfectly with my portrait studio lighting and they shipped quickly! I am so pleased with my purchase and will purchase from them again in the future.
These filters do wonders for outdoor photography with either film or digital. If you are shooting out doors, have one of these with you.
These are the best earbuds I've ever owned. Been using them for a couple of weeks with my Zune and the difference is incredible. I've used other earbuds and over-the-ears headphones from Sony and the like but these blow all of them out of the water. The bass is the biggest difference with these against the others and the V-Moda's HIT. Great for rap. Great for country. Great for metal. They're also great for blocking outside sounds so when I use them at the office all I hear is the music. The only reason I give them four stars instead of five is that they fall out while jogging.
I have some JVC headphones that were about $20, which has excellent sound, but was curious if I could get a better sound from another equally priced headphones. I think that these produce sound as if they cost $50, and durable. The super long cord is somewhat perplexing, but I guess it has it's uses.
From the moment it was plugged in, it works fine. Apparently it never shuts off, the little blue light goes on and off while my Mac is asleep (not shut down).
Exercise CAUTION! - This wire is _misrepresented_ as OFC (oxygen-free copper, a premium type of pure copper wire) but it is actually CCA (Copper-Clad Aluminum) wire!Pyramid Power, Pyramid Car Audio, Sound Around, whatever name they are selling under, this stuff is being willfully misrepresented as a premium product. That may not sound like a significant issue to some, but in this case, CCA wire requires additional assembly procedures to prevent corrosion failures and possibly dangerous fire hazards (due to corroded connections causing high enough temperatures to actually cause a fire). True, this wire is not UL or NEC rated, but customers should be aware they are not getting what is advertised and consider the implications...CCA or Copper-Clad Aluminum wire is much less expensive because per volume, aluminum is much less expensive than copper. CCA wire is essentially copper-plated aluminum wire. CCA wire has a slightly higher resistance than pure copper wire which is normally not an issue except when dealing with very high surge currents in an application where you might be concerned about dropping an additional tenth of a volt. However, the real problems come from aluminum's high tendency to oxidize in presence of air; if precautions are not taken in the assembly process, then over time, this can lead to electrical and mechanical connection failures.CCA or Copper-Clad Aluminum wire (and plain aluminum wire) if not soldered (yes, you can solder aluminum under certain conditions) should be assembled with anti-oxidation compound (looks like a grease, commonly called anti-ox or No-AlOx) which is available at most any hardware store and protects the connection from oxidation. Yes, use anti-ox on crimp connections also. [personally, I also recommend anti-ox on any copper connections where you may be using the connector at 70% or more of it's rated electrical current capacity regularly or for long periods of time because it helps keep the connection cooler and oxide-free; and especially in coastal, outdoor, and exposed vehicle environments]If you've bought this wire in the past and are concerned, please call the vendor Pyramid Power, Pyramid Car Audio, Sound Around at (718) 535-1800 (9a~5p EST)
This monitor is out-of-the-box-gorgeous. Zero dead pixels, no lag, gorgeous color and detail without any over saturation. Height adjustment is one-hand simple and smooth. I am running this montior on a Mac Book Pro as the secondary montior at full 2560x1600 resolution. The O/S is Windows Vista using Apple Bootcamp. I couldn't be happier.
I bought this camera for a recent trip to Kauai. It absolutely surpassed my expectations. It was extremely portable, in fact, it was in either my shirt or shorts pocket the entire time. I took it on rainy hikes, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and of course, to the beach. I wasn't worried about it getting wet or smooshed at all, because of the water- and shock-proof qualities.I was worried about the lack of a viewfinder before purchasing, but it honestly didn't hinder my photo taking at all. It was a bit tough in high light situations, but the gigantic screen made up for that fact.The only drawback is something that definitely has a work around. If it gets taken in the water or it gets wet, you have to be careful to wipe off the lens cover the next time you open it. Otherwise, water streaks show up on your images. It takes a while to dry out for some reason. Another tip, be sure to rinse it off in fresh water after being in saltwater. I noticed some salt flakes on the gasketed areas (by the battery and USB port, etc) after being in the ocean with it.
I love this bag. the quality is good, the bag looks cute, and its super padded, so I feel like my mac is safe. my 17" mac even fits in it too!
I ordered this case before I even had the iPhone, and I've been very pleased with it. I feel safe in wearing it during the day, at the gym, everywhere. I did originally want one with a belt loop option, but the belt clip has been perfect, and actually, quite sensible. I can take it off anytime without taking off the belt. Easily clip to something (I use the clip to keep the iPhone on my seatbelt while I'm driving for easy access). Great case.
I have one, and at the moment I am watching The Office on it. If that doesn't say enough I don't know what does.
this is a great bag. i carry my nikon d40, my 70-300 zoom lens, my nikon p80. and my just for fun holga camera and it all fits perfect and i still have room for 2 more lenses. it is also light weight and everything is just so organized inside. great camera bag and even better for the price.
I was unprepared for how good the Denon DVD-1740 would be. The quality of the upconversion is just great.
I made this purchase thinking &quot;I'll pay less, but I'll get less quality..&quot;However, I was proved wrong when I actually used it!Praises:(1) The actual viewable area is 17&quot; (and not 16&quot; like CRT monitors)(2) Colors are accurate. (My Dell LCD in comparasin doesn't have enough color saturation)(3) RGB/Power cords were seperate, and NOT built into the unit (as other manufacturers may do, which I detest)(4) No drivers/CD/software required!(5) Built-in speakers(6) Very bright (almost too bright, but adjustable if necessary)(7) crisp display/text (WinXP ClearType looks great)(8) Looks great at 1280 x 1024(9) Includes all necessary cables(10)Tilting screen for optimized viewing angle(11) NO dead pixels! (I specifically checked)Complaints:(1) Pixel Clock needed some adjustment to stabilize the edges of screen text/lines/images (see below)(2) Built-in speakers were a bit 'muffled', but otherwise okayIn regards to the review by 'paul' on Feb 10, 2003:Use the adjustments below to fix the &quot;electrified&quot; look on everything. The Pixel Clock was the only thing I needed to adjust (to about 70 on the scale)||| Pixel Clock=== PhaseOverall, I think I've made a great purchase for an excellent price! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this GVision (KOGi) to family/friends/co-workers/etc- rp
I've had this item for two weeks now and I still cannot resolve the issue of it not recognized by both my desktop and laptop. Technical support through e-mail is frustrating because it takes forever. I guess my unit is just a lemon since all the reviews here are all positive and in the up and up.
This product has survived traveling in my gym bag. Sounds excellent and blocks out background noise. Stays on my head, no matter how fast I run!
Understanding Light and Composition is the basis of Photography. Whether you are a professional or hobbiest, I would assume that is understood.Since making the switch to my first DSLR a little over a year ago, this lens has been my first purchase "breaking out" of the Kit package. With Digital,I've noticed there is a little bit more to just light and comp, and that's better glass.This glass is fantastic. I have shot with it several times since purchase and have found zero problems with it. I wouldn't say that it is the mosttack sharp glass out there (obviously not), however when you're not making over $80,000 a year and can't afford expensive glass, this is the way go.I would most definitely recommend this to anybody who is unable to afford the more expensive options. Always keep in mind, within the land ofphotography (and any kind of multimedia/entertainment), you GET what you PAY for. If it's more expensive, it's because 98% of the time, it's better.
Ehternet cable cable workled like it shouyld. I saved $$ Why do other stores charge sooo much more?
My 3.5 year old Averatec 3200 laptop started overheating about a year ago (I guess quite common with this model). At first it would only do so when rendering DVDs or other processor heavy computing. It came to the point where the laptop would just overheat and shut down when watching 5 minutes on youtube. I thought I had to buy a new laptop but then decided to give cooler a try. And IT WORKED WONDERS!!! No more overheating, not even when rendering my DVDs. The box said it cools down the laptop by 10+ degrees celsius - I haven't checked those numbers. The only thing to know about is that, though small, it is not meant to go directly under the laptop but slightly behind it with the laptop's back side resting on it. That means that the laptop is slightly tilted forward. The backside is about 1" higher than the front. Would recommend a cooler to anyone with a laptop.
There is a firmware error in the USR5461 wherein the adminitrator'sinterface is immediately accessable to anyone on the internal network(e.g., drive-by wireless sniffers) simply by entering the the router'sWAN IP address in the address bar of any browser. It makes no differencewhether or not 'remote administration' is disabled or enabled.If you are using this router, create a new and complex password NOWand change it often. Meanwhile, complain vigorously through email and bytelephone to usrobotics until the error is corrected. They are aware ofthis problem yet, don't seem in much of a hurry to fix it.
I bought this product for a photo tour to use to store my pictures. It worked great! I had read a review where they had a problem with the Zen recognizing the CF card. I had that happen once, but I just had to take out the card and retry after shutting the device off and never had a problem after that. I was able to load over 5000 photos in large format and had plenty of room to spare.The manuals don't tell you much, but I like to play with things to figure them out and I'm not a "techy" person and had no problems. Using the software I was able to load my music collection and movies before I left and it was simple to do.Everyone on the tour thought it was a really cool device. And when I told them the price, they couldn't believe it.My only grumble would be when you want to view the photos from the stored files, it's a little slow. But using the slideshow option worked great. I was able to review my photos and zoom on them to check the quality. If I didn't like it, I was able to delete it right away. I liked the fact that I could rate my photos so if I wanted to show one that I really liked, I could find it easily.I had looked at much more expensive photo storage units, but because this one offered more features and cost considerably less, it got my vote.Great product, great price, and it does what it claims. What more can be said?
Software appears to be installed correctly -- but paper just spools through. HP website says software is installed correctly -- but ITS NOT WORKING -- Have been waiting more than 30 min to chat with online technician... There are times when the OfficeJet performs as expected -- but I would not use the words "dependable" or "works as described".I am very unsatisfied with support and software. This is the second OfficeJet I have owned. I was enticed by the price and improvements in technology. I am just not having success in actually seeing it!
If you have had digital PS cameras, you know they take good pics of average scenes, but sometimes they try to be too smart and get in the way of what you really want to achieve. If you are familiar with 35mm SLRs, you really miss the ability to control things.The new generation of DSLRs are now as good as 35mm for enlargements, and modern storage media (flash cards and hard disks) allow for storage of a lot of images even at maximum size and quality. The Canon is the best value of a very good set of contenders from Nikon and Sony. The sensor in the camera is 24 mm (larger is better -- we will soon see a 35 mm sensor). This camera can use legacy Canon lenses as well as the new EFS (short focus in the back specifically for digital EOS). Because the sensor is not 35mm, you have to multiply lens length by a conversion factor, in this case 1.6, to get 35 mm equivalent (example: a 50mm lens will give the same result as an 80mm on a 35 SLR).The kit lens is ok but not great. I got a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 which is my primary lens. I may splurge and get one of the Canon "L" series lenses in the near future.The camera is compatible with iPhoto on the Mac (I have yet to encounter one that is not), and comes with its own image browser and photo editing software. On the Mac, I am using the Canon image browser and iPhoto for picture management, but still prefer Photoshop elements when I need more image manipulation. iPhoto albums are effectively folders that can be loaded into the navigation window of Image Browser.July update: I have just gone over 4000 shots, flawless performance.
I bought this router after my local internet provider told he could sell and install one for me for $160.00. I decided to give it a try myself. The packaging says it should take about 1/2 an hour to install...it took me 2 hours but I was still happy. Once installed everything is working flawlessly and I've had no problems.
This is a product that needs a lot more R and D. It only works when the moon and stars are aligned. Not worth the aggravation of trying to synchronize this tuner with the radio tuner. Very dissatisfied.
Just like new and for a great price. can't beat it
Picture, of course, is great, and the way the connections are hidden in the back under a cover panel is a very good feature. I have it in the bedroom and it is very loud. I have it on 30-40% of max.
It fits perfectly on my 21 inch Dell Flat monitor.The best pictures I have seen, I can see everybody just like being there.
I wonder if the guy from Circuit City bought the extended warranty. I had a problem with another product and they gave me a voucher, no questions asked .. and I replaced the product. But if you dont buy the warranty .. and the company goes out of business, you are dead in the water.Regarding the monitor. I like it. It is not the greatest but for the money a good value.
I stopped using a home phone years ago and had two phones sitting around. Of course the batteries not being used as well as regular deterioration caused them to fail. I recently got the Magic Jack plus for my Mom so she can talk to her island family without cost thru the internet. It gave those phones a new reason to live. My mother could not be happier for under $20 total. I am glad I found them.
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.
This is just the item I have been looking for. It arrived on time, in perfect condition and works great. Panasonic is a good name, this is a good product, and Amazon is amazing with its service. Thanks!
I ended up buying an installation kit from Crutchfield, much higher quality and only a few dollars more. This piece was a disappointment.
I can't believe how well this cartridge, at the low price I paid, has worked for me thus far. It arrived quickly and has worked perfectly since being installed back in September, 2012.
The sound is pretty good, but my drawer became stuck in the open position after a year and a half.
I bought the Klipsch Promedia ultra 5.1 system, not the THX, 4 yr`s ago and was amazed at its preformance. I have since replaced all the wiring with heavier Monster cables. And replaced all the satellite`s and center speakers with B&W 601 bookshelf units. The results are astounding! I must add that I have allways kept the sub unit elevated up of the floor with air circulation all around it. I also have a small usb powered fan behind it. All essential to preserve amp life. As you may have read those Bash amps tend to fail. I still dont think you`ll find a better 5.1 computer system today. Good luck!
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.
Westinghouse 7-Inch Wide LCD Digital Photo FrameThe Westinghouse frame was an overall good purchase. The only problem was that some of the pictures had to be resized b/c they wouldn't fit on the screen. (Tip - It doesn't matter weather the pic are the same size pixels wise, some get cut off and others don't. My suggestion - upload all of the photos you want and then flip through them to figure out which are getting cut off. Then, open those pics in "Paint" and make them smaller.) Other than that, the pictures were pretty clear and the frame was a good quality.
IT WAS GREAT WHEN IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. NOW IT WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE AND BATTERY PACK IS VERY HARD TO GET OFF. AFTER 5 MONTHS OF OWNING IT IS COMPLETELY DEAD. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. LOOKED THROUGH MANULA THAT CAME WITH BOOK AND NO NUMBER TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER EITHER. BUYER BEWARE.
The screen glare of plasma TVs and their much higher power consumption pushed us toward LCDs. The question then became whether to go with 720p or 1080p. With a 46" screen at an average viewing distance of 9-10', it is difficult to see much difference between the two. In addition, we don't intend to purchase an HD DVD player and HD broadcasts will be 720p for the foreseeable future. By the time a DVD standard is established and broadcast resolution increases to 1080p, the prices and features of 1080p models will improve. We have been very impressed with the quality of HD broadcasts on this TV and the remote control is very easy to use. At this point in the evolution of HD broadcasting, this TV cannot be beat.
Despite its fragile look, this small tripod can hold mid weight cameras easily. The adjustable head works OK but is not infinite-position like I thought. The small rubber feet keeps the tripod in place and the velcro strap is very convenient if you want to hold a small camera in a tree or a post, but a DSLR may not fit easily or at all. Nice gadget.
Bought this for my wife, she has a Subaru Forester. She loves it, especially b/c it charges at the same time. It fits the Forester perfectly without any modification, accessory parts. The sound quality is good for a FM transmitter. FM transmitters are never going to be digital quality, obviously, so other raters stating the quality is bad must be comparing it to digital hookups. Sidenote: Be careful leaving your Ipod in the car in below freezing temperatures....
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 purchased this transmitter online for $16.99 and it was $50....I was worried because it was marked down so much. I got it after paying $10 shipping which I thought was outragous! It works well the only complaint I have is that the cords are so long they are cluttering up my console area in my car. A few twist ties will solve that...I just need to get around to doing it. A retractable cord would be more user-convenient and friendly.
Dell branded product, 95 watts, saved me $50 buying it from Dell. I anticipate it will last longer then the one I had before, this seems to be of sturdier build. However this will probably suffer from the same defect most of them seem to, where the connecting cord to the laptop breaks its inner pin.
THE VIDEO TAPE IS GREAT stores don't carry it and is very hard to find except for you keep up the good work.l
I just recieved 5 sets of these 25pk maxell cdr pro. I am very sad to say they are GARBAGE!!! heres why:-just the print is not even and smudged on the cd's, unbelievable!-there are many artifacts/imperfections on the cd media side, this can guarantee caused cd errors-each of the packs i opend all had small particles, pieces of plastic floating around on all the discs and spindlesthese floating peices of plastic, god forbid if they go into your cd/dvd drive will ruin the drive-the ink on the CD's use to be a strong Phthalocyanin dye (deep dark green) now they are POOR off the shelf cheap cd dye'sI am very sad to see such a great product ruined.DO NOT BUY THESE, TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY! i would give it negative star rating if possibleTHIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MADE IN CHINA!!!if you need a good cd and can spend the money just get gold delkins already.
At first, i really enjoyed the printer. The print quality was great for the price, even the photo prints came out very nice. But after a few months, the small problems became apparent. It frequently says that an ink cartridge is low or empty, even after I replaced them all, and didn't use the printer for a awhile. That is bad enough by itself, but it makes it worse because if one cartridge is empty you can't do anything else. If Cyan is empty, you cant print , even if you are only printing something in black/white. I changed the settings on my computer and pressed the button for black/white on the printer, but it just keeps beeping and showing that Cyan is empty. This is very annoying because i don't print that often, so whenever I do need to, it says something is empty, and I am stuck. This has happened the last 4 times I tried to print something.
Wow.....great product at a fraction of the cost! My children lost the adapter that came with their Nintendo DS Lite and I did not want to buy another one for $14.99 at a retail store. I am so glad I found this here at Amazon for not even a fourth of the price!!!
Add me to the list that have what was once a great TV, but now having issues with display. I bought this TV about 3 years ago and paid $2200 (which was a good deal at the time)!! Very unhappy with it now.
Works out great not to big, but big enough to hold hundreds of games, dvds, and cds.
This camera is definitely worth it folks...best bang for the buck so far. Very pleased with ease of use, shot quality, and video quality. Definitely get a 2Gb memory to go with it..since you will take lots of pics.
I will use this with a Homemade box set for a small Bookshelf speaker set. Works for me and I will up date if necessary to let you know how this $30 set of speakers with a set of tweeters and a boxed crossover made for these speakers in the set. As a set for a vehicle, anything you throw in there will be better than the set you have, not sounding right, buzzing from a blown cone, because you play your sounds too loud for normal human consumption. So, it you can fit these good sounding speakers in your rides' doors, these sound pretty good for 30$. Hookeded them up to my analog output RCAs out of the Computer and my Amp to check them out and 30$ won't buy much more. Now 20$ each for 6 1/2&#34; woofers and 10$ for a couple tweeters, and wait you'll need a pair of crossovers too, and that would add another 10 to 20$, so just buy this set and if they work for you, good for you. Did I mention the cones were yellow. That is like a canary, and those cost 100$ each! Good set of speaker for the price.
I have bought over 4 different DVD player such as RCA, Sony, and Samsung all of these dvd players are okay but they all have a little something bad like a good picture or a good sound. The Initial DVD player has it all, perfect picture and awesome sound. I have had this DVD player for over a month and so far its the best DVD player ive owned. The antiskip protection is great, I was watching a movie while inside a car and we went through alot of bumps and the movie just kept playing like nothing had happened. The remote is really good for when youre hooking it up to your tv. In conclusin I really liked this DVD player and I would advice you to buy this unit, its a must have if you love watching DVD's on there road or any where else, its also a really good price.
I don't understand why companies like making so many different formats for something that could be so uniform. It's like VHS and Beta. CD and cassette. All you need is just one format and a person like me wouldn't have to buy this product because somebody bought me a gift that needs it. SanDisk has no choice because it's the manufacturers that cause this. Oh, the disk works. Hooray.
Good sound quality, easy to install, nice added features like remote and Aux input for iPod.
Perhaps I love this computer because I have upgraded it so much, but as I recall, it was pretty fast out of the box. It runs XP by default without any issues, but I upgraded to the 64-bit Vista Home Premium, 3GB of RAM and upgraded the video to an ATI Radeon X1050. With the additions, this computer went from fast to a real workhorse. It's not a Mac Pro obviously, but it is more than sufficient for any consumer's needs.
These work just fine. I'm using it to connect my IPAD to my TV so I can run Netflix. The shipping was fast, and the price is certainly right..Great, even. I did notice that the cable is thinner than my shorter more expensive cable, (that's understandable) but it works just as good...so I can recommend these. No need to dump big bucks on long cables, these are very good and you'll be happy with them. They work just fine.
This is just fantastic, long lasting battery, enough memory for casual usage if you don't want to plug it every day and very practical. The sound quality is perfect. Remember to read the manual first so you can use it correctly and download the I-tunes software.If you want more resources, I don't recomend this model.
This is the 4th cable I have bought from Amazon. The first was for myself, 2nd for my sister and the 3rd & 4th were for friends! Everyone loves them and has had no problems with them!
This is my first DSLR camera. I bought this to learn photography. I would say that this camera is worth for the price. I would suggest to buy just the camera body and go for a better lens. This camera has decent enough features for a DSLR. This does not have the live preview option though.
The LG LN740 is a great product. This is the first navigation device that I have owned, but I truly love it. The large screen makes it easy to read and the menu system is easy to navigate. The directions are clear and precise.There have been a couple of times where the GPS was unable to locate my position and on a few occasions the GPS has frozen up completely which requires a full shutdown. This has only happened about 3 times in the year that I have owned it. My main frustration with the GPS is that there is no menu option for the number of times that it notifies you about an upcoming turn. The GPS tells you four times that a turn is coming. Once at 1 mile, once at 1/2 a mile, once at 1/5 of a mile, and finally at the actual location. I have resulted to turning the volume all the way down. If I could change this in the menus somewhere, I think I would have rated this GPS a full 5 stars.
I wound up buying these to replace some cheapo speakers I was loaned for a couple months and just couldn't handle any longer. I went and bought these and the Klipsch groove pm20's, which are pretty much the update to the promedia's and nearly a copy of these speakers. Same size drivers, same aux input feature, same size, but when compared side to side I much preferred the overall sound of these over the klipschs. These have a little less bass and I would prefer them not to have the TruSpace processing, but the realism and spaciousness of them is quite impressive. And some other negative reviews are kind of right on the sound lowering when the bass hits, but that's at volumes that you shouldn't be subjecting 2.5" drivers to in the first place. They have their limits, but don't mind riding just close to max volume and still sounding their best. Even the passive speaker weights a couple pounds and they don't mind taking some abuse. These are my first bose speakers and I'm pretty impressed with the overall build quality of them, especially the drivers inside. Definitely worth the money
I used this on a AT&T microcell. The one advertized for that unit is twice the price & this one plugs right in & does great
I bought these to run with because the ear buds always slipped out. These work well and haven't slipped out at all. They have gotten wet with sweat and still work fine. I've used them about 5 times so far. I recommend them for exercising- especially because of the price.
I bought three of these 'wireless webcams'. I was searching for wireless webcams and their website kept coming up in my searches. When I checked their site it seemed to be what I wanted.1. The first thing that struck me is that all the instructions indicated that this was a security camera2. There was nothing indicating how I should use it as a webcam3. When I did install the drivers etc... I experienced interference with my Wireless Hub. This was not supposed to be a problem, since the system has multiple frequencies. IT ONLY works when I plug out my wireless hubIn the end,I'm VERY VERY disappointed. I'm not in the US, and I can't imagine who I could sell this to.
Overall an awesome card with so many cool features except for one thing, for some reason, when you play High Definition videos, there is no audio playback yet other, standard definition videos, you can hear just fine.The only way you can hear the playback on HD movie files is to preview them in a movie editor program like Pinnacle Studio. I've contacted customer support, they say you need a new codec downloaded, have not found it yet but I'm still looking.Other than that, I have no issues with this Card, it is AWE-Some!
Bag is tough and everything seems to have its place. Only issue I had was that the front zipper opening is rather small. Too small for notebook but big enough for Xbox game. I would recommend to anyone wanting a solid bag but on a budget.
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've had the thing several weeks now, and still can't get it to lie flat. Sure, you can't see the cord...but what good is that if you keep tripping over the concealer?
Ok, I bought this player because it seemed to be the best i could get for under 100 dollars. And believe me, i was dead right.I opened it up, and immediatley began reading the manual. It was a little uninformative, but their website (which is very helpful) answers any other questions you may have. Also, after reading the manual i was wondering how long it would take me to memorize all of the different commands and buttons and features, but by the next day i was using it like i had had it forever.It's very simple, finding tracks is really easy, and MAKE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE UPGRADES. For example, the cd player takes all the tracks off an mp3 player and alphabatizes them. This is sometimes helpful, except when you wanted the tracks in a specific order. So i was feeling a little dissappointed about that, and i went to there website and guess what i found! The newest downloaded featured a physical sort option that played the tracks in the order they were burned to the cd! So after that, the players was basically everything i could've wanted.The program feature is very simple, which is good if i only want to listen to about 10 of the 250 songs on my cd. Whether you're a hardcore audiophile or an mp3 virgin, this cd player will give you everything you need at an incredibly affordable price. Oh yeah, and it LOOKS REALLY COOL!
This case is great and really protective; however it is a hair too small for my dell e1505 (15.4 widescreen), so I'm getting the 17inch model to better accommodate. Great product, I just wish it was a tiny bit bigger.
Great price and it works great. No problem with the connectors and sounds as good as more expensive optical cables.
I've had the Meizu for about a month now, and I like it fine so far. I bought it to replace an iAudio G3 that couldn't stay out of the repair shop.The sound quality is good, but there are a bunch of audio controls to play around with to get the sound the way you want it. The battery life seems good too - around 12 to 15 albums worth of life I would guess.There are a lot of features to this unit. Some of which I probably will never use. The video feature is one. The Meizu comes with a little commercial preloaded, and I played it just to see how the unit works. The picture is bright and sharp. It also has picture storage and some stuff like a calculator and some games. I can't see me ever wanting to use them though.The FM Tuner is pretty good. You can turn on and off the stereo reception, which is great for listening to stations where the signal is not strong enough to sustain a stable stereo signal.The one drawback to the the Meizu 4GB (and one that someone else mentioned too) is that control pad is a bit too sensitive. Scrolling up and down can be frustrating when you keep blowing right on by the selection you want. Perhaps there will be a firmware upgrade at some point to fix that.The one feature that I would like and the Meizu doesn't seem to have is a "Auto play next" type of thing. The iAudio G3 I had could be set so that when one album was finished, the player would just continue with the next album. The Meizu will just stop at the end of an album and you have to navigate back the main menu and select another album.Most people wouldn't care about this, since they just use the player to play single songs - like we used to do with 45rpm records - throw on a stack of 45s and you were happy. But I tend to use the player to listen to whole albums, so the feature I've mentioned would be great.All that said, the main reason I traded away from the iAudio was for dependability and durability. The Meizu seems solidly built where the iAudio felt a bit flimsy. Thanks to the dog, the Meizu has hit the floor a couple of times now, and hasn't skipped a beat. But - the iAudio lasted 6 months before the onslaught of problems began. This Meizu is only a month old, so we'll see.So far so good.-- Follow up -- October 2009The Meizu has been very dependable for these past two years. Durable, sturdy and still sounds great. Again, thanks to the dog, the Meizu has been yanked out my pocket and bounced off the pavement several times. Never phased it.My only real complaint after two years, is the overly sensitive touchpad.I presume that Meizu doesn't make this model anymore, so I'm just adding this addendum for posterity's sake.
The access time isn't as quick as some of the others but the price was good and it always works good
I bought these after returning a pair of Sony MDR-EX300 headphones. The Sonys were crystal clear. I was truly floored by their clarity. What they lacked was bass capable of handling an M.I.A or Jay-Z track. Took them back thinking, and taking a salesman's advice, that these would do the job. Wrong!The bass is fine but the mids are tinny, the highs are just ok, which makes for a very disappointing experience. Especially after hearing the Sonys.In addition the cord is built for destruction. On both ends you can wiggle the cord at the points where it enters the connectors. That will lead to a short in no time. One last thing, the sound isolation is bad due to the lightweight plastic used on the earpieces.I wasted money on these, warning you so you don't have to.
I usually like Belkin products, but I was very disappointed with this one. I was hoping it would neatly hide 3 cables over 1 yard of open space. It did, but it didn't look pretty.I tried the hot water trick to straighten out the plastic and stop it from curling at both ends. It helped a little bit, but the ends were still raised off the ground with the cables in. The double-sided tape (supplied) worked for about a day.All in all, very unhappy with the cable protector. I found a sturdier version made by ChordSavers, which is rigid and comes in a greater choice of colours including wood effects, although admittedly more expensive. In this case, you get what you pay for!Sorry Belkin, not this time.
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.
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 could get it to work with a Casio E-105 or a Uniden PC100A
I love this mp3 player. Ok, so this is my first mp3 player and I don't have anything to compare it with but I think it is a great player for the price. I did some research online to figure out which mp3 player had the best reviews and the most functionality. I was looking for a player to use in the gym, so 256 MB suited my needs just fine.I read a lot of reviews from a lot of sites for various 256MB MP3 players. Most of them had the same rating and while one person praised a player endlessly someone else would call it crap and advice you not to buy it. After a day or two of reading these reviews, I found that every mp3 player had good and bad reviews and I was confused as to what I should buy.Finally I decided to get try this one. (If I don't like it I can always return within 30 days rite?)Pros:- Great price- Display screen- Very light- Includes arm band and holds about 60 mp3's(depends on the size of each mp3), so great for the gym.- It took about 5 minutes for me to figure out how to use it and I haven't even opened the manual. I agree with one reviewer who said that the recording feature is confusing, but I don't think I will ever use it.- Downloading mps's on this is a breeze, just connect it to your computer and drag and drop the folders. No software required.- The earphones are good too. (The longer end goes behind your head to the other ear).- Uses batteries, so I can use it anywhere around the world. :). (sounds better when you put it that way :))Cons:Wish that I didn't need a cable to connect it to a USB port, so that I do not need to carry my usb cable to a friend's place if I need to download songs from her machine.Some reviewers say that the screen freezes after a couple of months. I can not comment on that. Have had this player for just a couple of days so far. If something goes wrong with it in a couple of months, I may edit my review.
We bought one for our former foster daughter for Christmas. We thought she did something wrong when she told us two months later it didn't work.When we got it back there was no power at all. Completely dead machine. I did some research to see if it could be fixed. Unfortunately, I've seen reviews and many others have had the exact same problem.In addition, if you want it repaired, it will cost you $20 and a fortune in shipping charges! We originally paid $129 for this piece of junk!
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.
A friend of mine who runs a recording studio suggested Verbatim DVD-R to me when I complained that I was getting a lot of "coasters" and "Scare-crow ornaments" from the ones I was using. I've gone through over 100 Verbatims and haven't had a failure yet. Plus they are not as expensive as many of the ones that were giving me trouble.
I have no problems with ghosting or anything with these cables -- very heavy-duty cable, very high-quality image. Worth every penny!
Cannot beat the price compared to what I've been purchasing at local stores. Since my camera is an Olympus Digital, I thought why not try the manufacturers brand as I had never seen them sold anywhere, especially the "big box" stores where I bought my camera. These batteries have powered my camera superbly and in fact are cheaper than the Digital Double AA's now on the market. Recommend.
I believe this lens has discontinued for now. I just purchased this lens despite of many negative reviews from photozone or dpreview. The reason is this lens is super compact. I need a everyday lens for my A55. Even 28mm on APC-S body is 42mm lens. That is my favorite focal length always. This is not good for wide very good for standard lens(especially on crop bodies)hidden hood is another interesting idea since minolta. Actually, I am not a big fan of new sony lens looking even 35F18, 30M20, 50F18, 85F28 etc... 50mm 1.4 and 28mm 2.8 has something more traditional looking & feeling. I love that part too.Anyway, picture quality is not good as Carl Zeiss lenses but it is worth. Compact and A priority works are all good for me. sometimes it makes better picture than 50mm1.4. (Good for portrait indoor)Sony's CZ lenses are extremely great but for the money. this lens is very good substitution.5 stars on this lens.I am an amateur photographer.
For me, this is almost the perfect camera. It takes great pictures, and has a pretty good optical zoom. Any better than 3x might be unusable for such a small camera, because the lens would shake too much without a tripod. I think the small size and light weight makes it more vulnerable to camera shake. But that's OK, because I love the small size; it makes it possible/practical to take the camera wherever I go.This camera has a great continuous shooting mode, which I almost always use to take pictures of my daughter (who's 3 and always moving, so it takes a lot of tries to get a perfect shot). The continous mode is fast enough, although not as fast as some more expensive (and larger) cameras I've tried. I wish the continuous mode would stay on my default, so I don't have to turn it on manually every time I turn on the camera. I bought the SD200 instead of the 300 because the I don't need the 300's extra pixels, and the 200 has a faster continuous mode.It also has video mode which has made my video camera nearly obsolete. It takes DV-quality movies of unlimited length (until your SD card is full). I wish it had stereo sound though. And, you can't zoom or change focus while taking a movie. Once in a while I get a video that is out of focus. But this is still not a good enough reason to lug my video camera around. There are some great videos of my daughter which I only got because the camera happened to be in my pocket.I do have problems with redeye when using the flash, but I rarely use the flash.
I love photography. I had an older camera that was simply a point and shoot camera. I needed something with more power, so I bought a Nikon Coolpix 4300. I fell in love with this camera, it combines ease of use, with an immense amount of options and power. You can use the scene modes, or fine tune the options, i.e. you can change the ISO level, shutter speed, etc...This camera is ideal for people who want more power, but don't want to spend 1000s dollars on a camera.
iPod works great - no issues with product performance. Everything was delivered on time and delivers outstanding performacne
This is a Kitchen TV so it needed to fit in small area without interfering, and be reliable with adequate volume. I bought this refurbished at a great Price. Still works great after several years and a lot of use.
Maybe this is obvious but it wasn't to me. I used the wires that they came with. I was excited to set them up and hear them. When I first plugged these in I was let down. I was so disappointed in the way that they sounded. Then I ordered some 16-gauge speaker wire and they were totally different. They became a different product.Please use real speaker wire and I think you will be impressed.
No one has these any more. The factory doesn't make them either. This let me keep my deph finder that I like. Thank you
I was looking for a good quality headset with mike for doing voiceover recording work. I did not need top-of-the-line quality but I did need noise filtering and recording clarity. This works perfectly for what I needed.Combined with purchasing a USB converter, I'm very happy with this product.
This drive is fast! I tested its reading and writing speeds and then calculated the speed file size / time in seconds. With my 2GHz Duo Core, XP Home, 2GB Corsair DDR2-667Mhz RAM, 7200RPM HDD machine, I got 13 MB/s writing (as they claimed) and 18.5 MB/s reading.According to Microsoft's specs, this drive is fast enough for Windows Vista ReadyBoost though I've yet to try it since I'm still running Windows XP.
I received this as a Xmas present from work. At first, I felt guilty about opening it because I already have a 4th gen 20GB iPod. I'm so glad I decided to open it because having this smaller version is SOOOO much more convenient for on th go use. Being on the treadmill with this little thing is incredibly easy - no need for one of those armband accessories, just clip it to a pocket or waistband and you're off! 1GB is plenty of space for a day's use. When you recharge it, just change the music.My one big complaint is the recharge process: 1) the charging stand the comes with the package is only for hooking up to a computer - not convenient for travel, and 2) this shuffle takes a darn long time to fully charge. That's why I can't give it 5 stars.
Simply Awesome!Crystal clear sound. You can make out even the gentle stroke on Guitar strings.
These cartridges worked fine the day I installed. The next day they wouldn't print until I ran through a clean cycle. The next day no go again, changed to another one of these and it worked for a day. Found ink all over my hands and ruined my good shirt. Replaced with Brother product and have had no more trouble.... Don't waste your money on this product.
Had to use a USB converter but no issues, now can see all of my rides, get lots of data and catalog every event.
I have had several Blackberries and a Treo and have always preferred a horizontal case with a simple belt clip that was fully integrated into the case. I am surprised at how comparatively rare this is for the iPhone. However I don't think you need to look any further than this case if that's the style you like.The leather seems to be high quality and it has a nice finish. The inside leather is very smooth and the phone slides in and out easily. One thing I really like is that it fits very snuggly, which means the external profile is as small as possible. The clip fits easily over a belt yet it feels like it grabs the belt firmly.My previous cases used a magnetic clasp, but I understand that iPhones don't like magnets. The velcro closure is fine. A bit noisy but I don't foresee it being a problem. It's a different kind of velco that doesn't look like it will catch a bunch of lint.One other reviewer says he has torn up the leather already. I don't see how that could happen. The leather is thick and the stitching seems strong. The logo is embossed in the leather and is unobtrusive. Overall I like this product very much and I am sure I'll enjoy it. If you want a low-profile horizontal leather case, this one is great.
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.
The Asthetic of the stool is sharp and modern. This completely portable, lightweight, and very durable stool looks just like the picture in the advertisement and comes in a little pouch that allows the stool to be carried around either as a backpack, over the shoulder, or latched on to some other luggage or belt. I weigh over the limit advertised on the stool and can sit on it comfortably and as of this writing it has not broken. Well worth the money for people with weight problems or other disabilities trying to get back on their feet and walk a bit more.
Expensive but you can load it up, not zip it up, and no matter how you handle it your gear will never roll out. If you have expensive gear this is he bag to use.
I love everything about this camera except for the way it chews through batteries. If you buy this camera, make sure you invest in a good battery charger and at least 3 sets of good quality batteries.
High-quality, affordable stereo receiver. Teac has made fantastic home audio electronics for over 50 years. They lack the brand name recognition that companies like Sony, Denon, Pioneer, etc. enjoy, but have no fear, you won't regret purchasing this model. Simple and easy to use... sounds great!Update 9/24/12:I still own this receiver. I've pushed this unit to its limits several times each week on average (each listening session lasting 3+ hours typically). It gets plenty hot when pushed but has never overheated or shown any signs of weakness. Don't get me wrong, it's not audiophile grade. It's a little noisy when the volume is turned up and the loudness mode is active. Overall the beauty of this receiver is in it's simplicity, affordability and quality.
Cat 6 is worth it. Fast and works way better than my dusty cat 5. I recommend upgrading all your cables to cat 6 even if you don't have cat 6 ports. Speed test can definitely tell the difference.
I ordered the Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) to go with my Yamaha CRX-330BL Micro Component Receiver CD Player Unit and bought Belkin PureAV AV20500-15 15-Foot Subwoofer Audio Cable to connect them. It turns out you also need a Monster ILJRY-1 F Single Female RCA to Dual Male RCA Y-Adapter to feed the signal into both channels of the subwoofer, or it doesn't work right. Once I got all the components, it's fine, but it took a week and two orders to figure it all out.
I dont usually write reviews, but in this case, I felt obligated too. The Terk Wireless AV Distribution System is our 2nd purchase of Terk products this year. Both have been complete pieces of junk. The Terk Wireless AV Distribution System would not transmit the signal even at a distance of only 25 feet, direct line of sight. The Terk tech support has never responded to any support requests. Basically a huge waste of money here.Our first purchase, a Terk Satellite antenna, also failed to work, and Terk also would not provide support for that either.With more and more companies apparently abandoning support of their products all together, I thought this warning might be appreciated. Avoid TERK.
This is one of the finest professional photo papers on the market. Amazon's price makes it even more attractive. I have a Canon S9000 wide format photo quality printer that works perfectly with this product. Produces prints indistinguishable from professional photo labs. If you have a Canon printer you owe it to yourself to try this paper.
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.
It is a great TV. The picture quality for the HD channels is awesome. Fully satisfied with the product.
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.
This is a very good book, but it has two problems:1.- It is a little bit messy. For example, there are some control statements that are not with the others, not even in the same chapter... they are almost at the end of the book! why?! (The author said that those statements "are hardly ever used in real programming", which is true... but I think that order is a priority in a programming book).2.- THIS BOOK IS VERY GOOD, but FOR BEGINNERS.If you are NOT an expert C programmer, this book will be very good for you. You'll learn a lot of basic and very useful features about C language; you'll also learn some advanced features. But if you are an advanced C programmer, maybe you will learn just a little bit more than you already know...However, this book has A LOT OF VERY INTERESTING INFORMATION (not only related with C language), for example: when you make a "right shift"... the new bits are 1 or 0?, or which operation is more "expensive" (slower): a printf() or a malloc()? etc., etc...So, I think this is not a bad book... It is like an easier version of "The C programming language (Kernighan/Ritchie)", I mean: A very very good book for beginners... it is also a nice book for advanced programmers.If you want to learn C from the very beginning, I recommend this book.If you already know C and you want to know ADVANCED features... well... you can have this book in your collection but... get an advanced book.P.D:You can see the index and the table of contents of this book... SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!!! : )
I have owned two of these units for over two years. The second one was purchased (quickly) when I thought that I had lost the first. Interestingly, the newer one holds its charge. Whereas, the older one does not; when not used the battery life will trickle away---and you won't be able to use it until you recharge it. That is my only criticism.For what I have used this recorder for it is fantastic. I am a research psychologist and I go to a few conferences over the course of the year in which I attend many presentations that use slides. I sit in the front and snap a picture of every slide while I record the talks. Then when I get home from the conference, I can actually see the talks again!(I must admit that I useCamtasia Studio Version 5to capture the entire recording so that I can play it on, well, anything else that's not the supplied interface. Which is good, but...only on the system on which you have it installed.)Also, this unit works withDragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred(I do not work for these people---their software rocks) speech recognition software. Wow! Very cool, indeed. I can talk into the unit all day and then when I get home, I can plug in the recorder to my computer and everything get converted into type on the screen. This is a very Buck Rogers experience, IMO.Ultimately, this little baby is a high priced item. But, if you are really into recording slide presentations or if you really want to get the most out of software likeDragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferredthen I highly recommend this unit.Finally, I have never had any problems (other that the charge issue mentioned above)with this unit. The SONY ICD-CX50 is a great device. The entire interface in intuitive and well thought out. I can only assume that the reviewer who did not enjoy his/hers
The item was delivered right on time and works great. Excellent small size! Reception is marginal with the flexi antenna, but much better with the SUV-mounted whip. I love the mobility and power flexibility; batteries, car charger, rechargables. A very versatile unit at a reasonable price. You can't go wrong with this unit; it goes everywhere.
This saved an Ipod for very little money but I would give it a 2 on a hardness scale for an electronics techy and a 7 on a scale for a CPA. Its well within the skill range of the average person as long as they give a little patience. You can save your Ipod just relax and take your time
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 was skeptical about buying a grip. I though it is just waste of money. How I was wrong. It the best accessory I have so far. Operating camera is so much more comfortable now. Moreover, you can put in it 2 batteries and double your shooting time. Extra buttons make it handy for portrait shoots. If you do not have it yet, just go for it!
I ran this cable along with a standard 16' and it works perfectly with my scanner - this was a big help and a great product.
I used a VersaJet printer to print checks using MICR ink. The cartridge does not work properly and/or the printer is crap and if you try to print blank checks a few weeks later FORGET IT! Found out my bank doesn't require MICR compatibility so now print checks using ordinary HP Printer and Ink. If you must used MICR coding for your bank, consider a laser printer and consumables.
Step 1 order these headphones!Step 2 throw your old ones away!Step 3 reset your eq settingsI just got these in today I don't know why apple provides such crappy headphones with the ipod. I plugged in the new headphones in and it was a NIGHT and DAY difference. You can not beat the price of these things, its like being a great sounding club.Once word of caution if you purchase these they will eliminate all outside noise. So be CAREFUL crossing the street etc.
The alarm clock on the date application does not work.The gps receiver is too weak. It takes too long to lock in to satellites. I took a three-mile trip on busy streets testing the system. I got home before the iQue locked in on my position.The map data is out of date. I have used other mapping software for 3 years and am almost always able to find an address. The addresses I found 3 years ago aren't available on the software included with the iQue 3600The battery life is in adequate. Based on my experience, it only last for 30 minutes using the GPS.The interface is too complex.The ique won't pull out of the cradle without making a disturbing click. It won't life straight up or out. The only way to get it out is to lean it forward then pull.
This filter does what you would expect it to do, filters the air and does a very good job of it and lasts a very long time. It can get packed pretty full without the air cleaner bogging down at all.
I purchased this camera as an upgrade from my Fuji 3800 and while that was a good camera, the s5000 is a great camera. This camera is truly about the zoom, all 10x of it! I can easily zoom in on the blue jays in my neighbors trees and when looking at the photo you would think I was right next to them instead of in the next yard over. I have heard complaints that photos others have taken with the zoom fully extended have turned out very blurry. I have never experienced any blurriness with this zoom lens at all. The zoom on this camera is amazing! Another plus about the s5000 is the styling, it has the look and feel of a traditional SLR which helps traditional 35mm camera users feel comfortable using this camera. Also the setup is extremely easy. I had the camera out of the box and operating within 5 minutes the day it arrived. Even though this camera has many advanced features such as manual focus, white balance and ISO controls the beginning user won't have any problem operating it, the camera is fairly self-explanatory in that sense. One nice feature is the camera's AF illuminator which makes taking indoor shots without the flash very simple and they are usually in focus. Another great feature is the cameras ability to operate in three color modes: Black and white (which turns out awesome pics), standard color (usually looks exactly like the real thing), and chrome mode (which simulates slide film and makes the photo much more rich in color).This camera is almost a 5 star, but I just couldn't rate it a 5 star because of a couple problems. Most of the time when I am taking pictures against a brightly lit background (whether artificial or a bright sky) there is a noticable purple fringing on the photos. It is not immediately noticable, but once I noticed it I was not happy with the photos until I edited out the purple in Photoshop. One should also consider purchasing a 256 xd card because of the wealth of photos you will be taking. On the cameras highest resolution (&quot;6&quot; MP) I can fit close to 200 pics on a 256 card. One other problem I have with the camera is more in the way Fuji marks the camera. On the side in large print is &quot;22x zoom&quot; and this is simply not true. The camera has 10x zoom with 2.2x digital zoom, and everybody knows that digital zoom doesn't count because of the way it can butcher the quality of the picture. Also Fuji tends to say that this is a 6MP camera which is also not true. This is a 3 MP camera with the sensor ability to capture the image as if it were 6MP, the difference is huge and many people could be fooled into thinking that they were purchasing 6MP cameras which is simply not true.I would recommend this camera to anyone, beginner or professional simply for its wealth of features and its value. When the camera was originally introduced in the summer of '03 it retailed for close to $600, I have now found it brand new online at several sites for $277, so I would also recommend shopping around before purchasing the camera.
The Case Logic brand CD case is much better for a few dollars more.This one is flimsy, and looks and feels cheap.
The advantage of owning a Canon super telephoto is the ability to use this type of filter. New or used, this polarizer is a must have to improve your images. No Photoshop or equivalent software will produce images like a polarizer. It comes in a round, foam cushioned, clear and 1" thick plastic case which will also fit the Canon Drop-in Screw Filter Holder 52 (with 52mm Protect Filter) and the Canon Drop in Gelatin Filter Holder 52.Please refer to my uploaded image.
These speakers are awesome especially for the price. Can't be beat. The sound is fantastic. Purched these for my daughters car and the sound is great. I ordered a rear set for the same vehicle.
I looked high and low for a decent curling iron and I found this one online. I wanted a little bit larger barrel to make waves instead of tight curls. I've been using the curling iron for a couple of weeks and I really like it. I think it'll work even better once my hair gets a little longer.
Nice compact navigator. I added a 2 gig chip to have the whole US on it. Never know where I may be going. Have had no problems with directions. Occasional lose of signal but short lived and the turn by turns let me know where I was going. Tried to confuse it by not taking turns and it was able to recalculate route with accuracy. Great for a cheap navigator.
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.
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 bought two 1750's. I used the first in my office, then bought another for my wife. Both have worked without problems for at least two years. Indeed, I'm in the midst of buying at least my third replacement cartridge for the more heavily used one. My wife uses Windows XP. I use XP for work, Ubuntu Linux for play, and all these systems support the 1750. They rarely jam, and when they do they are easy to unjam.
I have had this headset for over 3 months now and I am extremely pleased with it. The clarity is a perfect 10 -- people that I am talking to cannot tell whether I am on the regular phone or the CS10.I have used the original Hello Direct cordless headset for a few years. People often complained that they couldn't hear me well and asked me to speak louder. I often ended up switching to the regular phone.So I retired that headset and bought a GN Netcom 9020D. The clarity was as good as the CS10, but I would hear an echo of myself. I called Hello Direct and bought another 4-line telephone that they claimed was compatible, but the echo remained.So I finally bought the CS10. I almost did not because of some of the negative reviews here on Amazon.com, especially in regards to Plantronics' service should something go wrong, but pain was starting to creap back into my neck and I had little choice but to at least try. I have been very pleased with this headset and I highly recommend it. Setup was far more straightforward than with the earlier headsets that I owned: I didn't have to change any of the default switch settings.There is, of course, room for improvement. One thing that I always liked about the Hello Direct and the GN Netcom headsets was that the transmitter was mounted on the headset itself. I wish Plantronics would revise the CS10 to make the headset an all-in-one unit instead of having the transmitter as a separate unit linked with a cord. Or at least include a holder or holster where one can tuck away the transmitter (this should not be a separate purchase, IMHO).
It Was not all there the part to put the camera on did not come and i need that to put the camera on so please it for a c875 camera please think you w.b
I bought the Targus PADVD010U to load software onto an ACER Net Book. The device was plug and play with no problems at all. Seems to be well made and the wires/cables seem substantial and sturdy.
I got this as a christmas present. One would think I'd take some more time to write this review, but I'm basing it off of my years of experience with a previous similar model from the same guys in a radio station environment. I spent 7 years DJing on the radio and want to provide a counter point to the automatic features. I've had a coupe turntables with the automatic features. I had one which let you stack records and would automatically drop and continuously play them. I had one that would seek out silence and go forward tracks (I think to compete with CDs).But, my favorite was always the ones at the Radio Station. Automatic is great until you want immediate cuing control. And the exactness with which this table have be operated by the user is a big plus for me. I don't have much use for the auto start outside of the radio station, but if you do ever think you'll need it, it's a pretty sweet feature.I would like my connections not to be Hard Wired. They aren't awful connections. I don't have the system I once had so it's not a big deal now, but I don't have the option to upgrade my cables when I have the room to re-grow my system. The only automatic feature I would like, is an auto return, but I can live without it.So it's great, I'm very very happy, and for the price here (given that the low end is as expensive it is once you find them) it's hard to beat.
I wish that I could give this product the full five stars. Based on its ability to enhance the musical, spatial, temporal and spiritual qualities of any recording, it is worth many multiples of the reasonable asking price. Unfortunately, Denon does not provide the necessary warning regarding the directionality of the cable. As I write this email, a small black hole is tearing through the space time fabric of my living room, consuming everything in its path (including my former pet Chihuahua, Wolfgang). A simple warning to prevent me from having reverse cabled my new joy for experimental reasons would have also spared me the horror of bidding adieu to 20 years woth of collecting (yes my cabbage patch dolls and hummel figurines are now faint memories of the past, for this dimension anyway). I bid you all adieu as I now see my walls dissolving... goodbye cruel worl
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.
The ink performs as i had expected, the same as if the purchase was local. i would purchase this again.
I would probably be considered an expert computer user and I also have previously owned a different brand of fingerprint reader. My old reader, a BioPodMP4, sold by APC, and its OmniPass software worked GREAT with Windows XP and most web sites, but is not supported under Microsoft Vista, and never will be according to APC as the reader is considered to be an obsolete product. So, I bought the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader that is advertised as being Vista compatible. Well, first the DigitalPersona software that comes with the reader was NOT Vista compatible. You have to download version 2.0 from Microsoft (DigitalPersona doesn't support the MS Fingerprint Reader directly). That new download allowed me to at least get Vista to install the driver. However, after several weeks of use, I still can't get the reader to work to log in to Vista (Business Edition) itself. It does work OK with most of the web sites I log into, but not several of them. Plus, it's kinda slow to recognize a web site login and to read my fingerprint. And rarely, it seems to just never output the username/password. My older reader and software worked close to perfect with XP and my web sites, but this new MS reader with DigitalPersona 2.0 is only "OK." If you're looking for a reader and software that really serves you well, keep looking. If APC/Omnipass is listening: you had a great reader--PLEASE upgrade for Vista!
This is without a doubt, the most poorly conceived, ridiculously designed, sloppily manufactured product of it's kind on the market. Everything about it is just plain wrong! First the media server software does not run as a windows service, so you have to go to your media center PC and log into an account, then since it wasn't running as a service, it delays the loading of your account every time you log in as it synchronizes. It only allows five directories and will not search subdirectories so if you organize your music or pictures in any way, you can't get to them all. You wouldn't believe how you have to enter the WEP key if your network is secure. One character at a time on this goofy little on screen keyboard and then WEP does not work on it. Total waste of time, money and HP's reputation. It's foul, heinious and smells really bad.
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 printer does not work at all even if I tried to operate it with many ways. But due to avoiding waste of my time, I have not returned. This seller is not kind because the retainer of ink cartridges was disassembly.
The picture are on the frame was smaller than expected which is my own fault I suppose. The thing that bothered me the most however was the inability to easily transfer images on my computer to the frame. It's designed to take images off one of the memory cards you find on cameras but there was no way to move older images from the computer directly to the frame without extra hardware. I returned the unit and purchased a larger unit with the ability to transfer images directly from the computer for about the same price at a local H.H. Greg. The return process was exceptionally easy and quick. Much better than taking a unit back to the store.
I bought two of these for my daughters ages 5 and 10. They never damaged them or misused them. They loved them. That is all the good I am going to write. They battery was heavy and took a long time to recharge. Both chargers died at the same time. Tried finding a new charger and could not. I also tried finding a web site. Found it but is was not fully operational. Would not reccomend this item to anyone. I returned both and will look for a different DVD player. [...]
One mile. That is what the Cobra site says is how far you can expect to transmit with this item under optimum conditions, (meaning flat unobstructed terrain). I could probably yell that far. I don't know what these other reviewers are thinking, (or smoking). I am waiting for my return authorization number. Be forewarned.
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 purchased 2 of these to run 24V power on the outside wall of the house to wireless cameras and it sure got the job done.
Filter works as described, however, the small clear plastic mounting tabs -- which attach by adhesive around the perimeter of the laptop screen -- could be 'better'. Specifically, instructions should indicate that screen attachment areas "... should be cleaned with alcohol (etc) ..." in order to improve bonding, and it would be 'less-distracting' if the tabs were matte-finish rather than being 'glossy'.
Wow, I think I developed Carpal Tunnel in less than 2-days with the MX310. Outside of that, I think with the new SetPoint software installed (over MouseWare) it's a good mouse...especially for $20. But, mine will be going back because it is very rough on the wrist. I've got a gel mouse pad with wrist support and I even tried the MX310 without the pad...no luck, still rough on the wrist.
I bought 2 of these unites along with a MR814802.11b wireless routher to establish wireless cable connection for 2 computers. Neither is connected directly to the router. Install the router in the cable line somewhere in the house, install the cards in the computers. Install the software. I cannot imagine what could be easier. I am totally satisfied with these products.
I love this lens. I just came back from a week long trip in Europe, where I tested this lens indoors and outdoors, day and night, with all sorts of subjects, and it performed wonderfully. I like to shoot with my Canon 30D handheld, which puts even more demand on the lens. I uploaded a couple of images as examples.Pros:- Awesome ZOOM range! It is so liberating to have this flexibility and not have to carry multiple lenses or change lenses outdoors (risk dust on sensor).- Price is great, compared to what you can get from Canon and others.- Focus is much quieter and faster than other reviews may indicate.Cons:- "Slow" apertures - can't compete with my Canon 50mm f/1.4 for flash-free night and indoor portraits, but given ISO 3200, this lens does well regardless.- Does not fit some specialized needs such as super-wide-angle or stabilized super-tele-zoom. If you predominantly shoot in those ranges, you should do more research.Conclusion:If you want a one-lens solution for daily walking around, travel, etc, this Tamron 18-250 fits the bill wonderfully and I highly recommend it.
Good price and service. That says it all. Also, when adding memory Corsair likes it's own in my experience. Installed without a hitch. The BIOS recognized the addition and all went well. Tried to upgrade the existing Corsair memory with a different brand and promptly had rounds with the blue screen of death. IF you have Corsair, stick with it. There may be others that work well or give more for performance minded users, but this is working just fine for me.
Great product. Shipped and delivered when promised. Will conduct business with ts vendor again in the future.
did anyone else know that the bezel comes off?i have a G4 and it's the OEM SuperDrive, but if bought separately, it has a different tray bezel which is .5mm too big to fit through the drawer. just slip it up and off. not pretty, but it works just fine...
as soon as i plugged my ipod in, i knew these weren't what i was looking for as far as music goes. these speakers are great for listening to say, a class lecture. for music though, you're better off getting either the imaingo (about $35), or the ilive (also about $35 for black version). if space is an issue, the imaingo is fantastic. i plugged my imaingo in immediately after the sony speakers, and the difference between the two was night and day, and the imaingo is only slightly bigger than the sony speakers. if you have an outlet available, the ilive is even better. it charges your ipod and also has an fm radio, and isn't big at all. it's much smaller than your average boombox.i give the speakers 5 stars for voice situations, but 2 for music.
The optical quality of the DCR-250 rivals some much more expensive macro lenses for DSLRs. The shallow depth of field is a problem with all macro lenses and not just the DCR-250. Macro photography takes some practice and than the DCR-250 produces very sharp crisp images.
I bought this keyboard six months ago to replace the original that came with my Dell desktop seven years ago, which had been finally beaten to death. The key feel is excellent. Moreover, I have had no problems with it. I find the mute button especially useful. Note that this keyboard has the old style multipin keyboard connector, not a USB connector. Assuming your computer has the appropriate socket, this arrangement frees up a USB port.I found it remaindered at the local Office Depot for $13.00, but it's still a bargain at $19.99.Not having had any experience with more expensive or specialty keyboards, I can't compare the Logitech Elite to any of them, but I'm happy with it.
bought this for my dad's dell inspiron laptop using the windows me platform and it installed and found all the local networks right away. as opposed to the Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter which crashed the computer every time we tried to install it.
I would advise strongly against purchasing anything from the Company which produces this device. I purchased the older version of this capture device about 2 years ago. The device worked really well, it was easy to use and the quality was good. I don't use it very often but it comes in handy. The problem is, these People have pulled a trick which causes any older version to simply not function, causing you, in theory to purchase their latest version. Seeing as how I don't use this very much and I would like something that would still function a couple of years from now, when I do buy another it won't be from them. Sorry ADS.
I bought the PL-120 and was immediately delighted with the value. As other reviewers, I was pleased with the overall construction and performance and outstanding value.What didn't I like? Hum noise, mostly on the R channel -also noted by other reviewers. A unit of this quality shoould absolutely not have this problem. So, I voided the waranty and took a look inside.... (Do NOT do this!) The constructiona dn circuit board quality was overall excellent. The gounding wiring seemed of odd layout, inviting "ground loops" which are notorious for picking up noise. The worst offender in this regard seemed the wiring of the tone arm. The metal arm was appropriately grounded to the chassis metal, but an additional ground wire (black) commonly used for grounding a cartridge shell was also connected -forming such a loop. As this seemed surplus to the left and right signal grounds, and the existing chassis ground, Aaaaaah... I cut it! Instant quiet from the hum and a fine turntable, with remarkably quiet direct drive, and mechanically all things I like.Nit picks of preference? Yes I replaced the supplied cartridge - as others noted, good, but a little mid-heavy in its tone. I also bought the 78 mono -another outstanding value.The built-in phono - Line In preamp is also of more than Ok quality, but having paid for a better dual magnet cart, I also bought a Pro-Ject Phono Box II preamp -with excellent results.Sum total? Basic quality excellent, needed a little tinkering for something that should be inexcusable -grounding is a well-documented and practised art. The rest was just adding better for what was already good.Vinyl never sounded so good! -And we also digitized a young Pavarotti at his best, from a Goodwill store 25c vinyl purchase! Priceless!
Over the years I have purchased many "rack" items for my component stereo systems including quadraphonic 8-track (now I lost ya). I always thought you had to build a good sound system based on buying the best components you could afford.Now I am buying a "theater-in-a box" for my 50" HD plasma. Very easy to hook up and configure. Sounded very good. After I purchased the preferred digital cables (HDMI, Digital Coaxial) I could not believe the quality and the power of the sound generated from this unit. It's tremendous!! Great drive on the sub!!Strongly recomended for the price.Any body need a reverb unit or an equalizer??
Hard to find and it has good capacity. I need it for my camera and it is no longer made.
Hi,By Prime, it came, I was pleased with how it looked and it worked withoutany flaws.I'm happy.;-)
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.
I upgraded from canon SD10. This camera is very familiar, works well. My SD10 died (after several years). I picked this up (for 1/2 of what i paid originally for the SD10!) as a replacement pocket camera when i didn't want my SLR lugged about. Eats up cards though, buy bigger ones, my 512M goes quickly!I recommend this camera. It's a good price point, easy to use, nice pictures.
Needed long cable to run from DVI-out docking station to HDMI-in 24" monitor. Noticeable improvement over VGA cable. Don't know how more expensive DVI/HDMI cables could improve my image. Word of caution: this is for general office use. Not a graphics pro. Maybe those more expensive cables are worth it if your monitor has to be precisely calibrated so that the hues you see on screen are exactly what comes out of the printer. Maybe. For me, this cable works great.
This device works so well in my Mazda3. I've had several friends tell me they wish they spent a couple extra bucks and bought the new Kensington. (They had a Belkin and Griffin?) I love it and use my iPod so much more since I got it. And the best thing is that you can use it with all kinds of iPods, so friend's playlists are never off limits.
very basic coverage not for someone looking, to have the answers spelt/out for you especially if your just begining to learning a programic language like vba, for the first time an average read anyway.
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..
These are complete junk. I have used Verbatim many times before without issue but these are horrible don't waste your time!!
I bought this transfer devise to upload my photos to my iBook G4. I love using this because it is so simple to do. There is no complex software, I just plug it in to my USB port and it downloads my photos to iPhoto with one button click. One great feature is that it gives me the option of deleting my disk as it transfers the photos. Another great feature is there is no need for batteries as it uses the computer as a power source. I have had no problems with this devise and am very satisfied. It is very small and lightweight and easy to carry with your laptop.
The Router is working great with VISTA! I was impressed with how fast the shipping was, it only took 3 days to get it.
Very good printer. Fair as a scanner. It does very good black and white scanning but color scanning is only fair. Has a lot of trouble handling envelopes.
THREE THINGS I CAN SAY. FIRST IS THAT THE BATTERY LIFE IS VERY SHORT. YOU NEED TO CHARGE ALMOST EVERY NIGHT. AND SECOND IS THAT IT IS VERY EASY TO SCRATCH IT. YOU NEED TO KEEP IT IN IT'S CASE. AND THIRD WHICH HAPPENED THE VERY FIRST DAY I GOT IT, WAS IT FROZE. I FULLY CHARGED THE IPOD FOR THREE HOURS LIKE IT SAID TO AND AFTER ONE HOUR OF USE IT FROZE FOR TWO DAYS UNTIL THE BATTERY RAN OUT. I TRIED TO UNFREEZE THE WAY THEY SUGGESTED ON APPLES WEBSITE BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. THEN I HAD TO RECHARGE IT FULLY AGAIN. OTHER THAN THAT I AM ENJOYING MY NEW IPOD.
I mated this lens to the new Canon XTI and am very pleased. Crisp and clear pictures from the center to the edges. This is the third Tamron lens I've owned and they never dissapoint.
I got this camera as a christmas gift and have been using it 1-2 hours per week since then with no problems. I also purchased a firewire editor (studio dv) and it works great with the PV 910 allowing titles, sound effects, non linear editing and much more. I love the light included with the camera and the size/weight. I highly recommend it.
This projector is very good value for money. The picture in all formats is excellent even though I project onto a wall which is covered by a white vinyl wallpaper. The only thing missing is the ability to remotely focus. If you are thinking of buying this projector take a look at the screen size calculator at Optoma.com. I made the mistake of mounting it at the same place as my old Sharp projector and the display would not fit the available space on my wall. I recommend buying the matching Optoma ceiling mount, if you intend to mount it on the ceiling.Stan Lyons
I just received this unit and in 20 minutes had it working perfectly on four different units with three different operating systems. Flawless! For two units with WIN98SE, install the driver first (CD included), reboot and plug in and start transfering files. The third unit has ME and the 4th, XP. For these units I just plugged it in and it was recognized immediately. Now I won't have to burn CDs to transfer large files back and forth to work. The unit comes with a 5" extension cord so that you can easily access almost any USB port, even with something plugged into the port next to it(longer extensions are available). It is just about the size of 2 packs of gum, the unit USB plug is retractable, and comes with a protective carrying sleeve, (can put the entire unit in suit pocket without big bulge) and a clip to hook on a belt, etc. Plus when files get larger in the future, just get a larger memory card, not a whole new unit!
I believe Epson prints out the best 4x6 color prints in the market. I'm not too fond of third party inks but a few times I had to purchase them because of the high price of Epson inks.I eventually went back to Epson because of quality concerns.The Epson Picturemate 260(Dash) is a quality machine. I have no problems with the machine or with Epson whatsoever.I've tried uploading to neighborhood stores, that offer one day printing, but the quality of Epson in my opinion cannot be beat.EKavet
These batteries are more expensive then the other BT-446 batteries. I have bought both for my old Uniden phones. These are by far the best one and hold a charge a lot longer then the other ones. With the other generic ones I have not been able to get more than 30-35 minutes of talk time and usually take a while to get a full charge. If you work from home and/or use the phone a lot, these are the batteries to go with. They are more expensive, but you get a lot of more talk time. My wife works from home and I do so sometimes. We have four handsets around the house and until I switched all of them for these batteries, we were struggling to find a phone with enough charge to do calls.
I bought this for my Mom and Dad two years ago, and it's the greatest gift I've ever bought them. They live in another state, and don't get to see my kids as often as they/we'd like. With the Ceiva frame, they get pictures of my brood every week - and my brother, in yet ANOTHER state, sends pictures of his family as well. My mom gets the weather every morning too. Never had a single problem with it, and she LOVES it! We bought her a very reasonably priced lifetime subscription, and now there is no additional fees, ever. It's like Tivo, gang - you pay for the service. Their website lets us send not just pictures, but notes and messages too. You can even edit your pictures for color/brightness/contrast and size on the Ceiva website.
If you have a need for an S-Video Connector, this cable will do the job. Better than other connectors I have tried. I hooked up my high definition Direct Tv box to my DVD recorder and it did the job.
Perfect bag for my canon A650is, plenty of room for extras such as SD Cards and spare batteries.
I have small ears. The kind that are a nightmare for headphones. Either they hurt or they bounce out of my ears. For regular use I had a pair of over ear headphones, but I recently took up running, and the bulk was not working for me. I needed something small that would still stay in my ears. These work like a charm. The headband is nice and thin (and for you ladies who mind, you can hardly see it at all) and the the actual ear pieces are a good shape. They don't make my ears sore at all, and they don't bounce around when I run. These are great headphones for an active person.
Purchased this radio in April. Sound quality was not good. I own two Radio Shack (Optimus brand) radios that I've owned 10 years and are close to wearing out. Sound quality far better, radios are smaller in size and they still work. Not as good as their prior direct digital push button tuners (these you must do the really dumb scan thru pre-sets) but still ok.This current radio lost it audio several times since I purchased it. Ear phones would still function, but speaker would not. I would pull batteries for a couple of days and audio would recover. However no longer recovers.This is the 2nd small radio that I've purchased from Amazon that has failed. The other one is a "Kaito" brand. Failed in 2 months. This radio at least had push button tuning, but is far larger. Sound quality on it was also poor.There is so much junk out there. I suppose the assumption is that if a few work out ok, others fail but the customer does not wish to waste the time to return or send in for warranty, the manufacturer can declare victory and go home with a success rate that allows them to have 50 percent of customers satisfied.I'm still hoping that one day someone will build and sell a radio such as the old Optimus/Radio Shack direct push button tuner (like you car radio, push a button and you get a different station). Until then I suppose if I wish to listen to radio when out for a walk, do not want to use ear phones (speaker required) then I will remain stuck with the junk that is now available.Sony,,,,you have a neat little push button radio that has been very reliable for me. However requires ear phones. Perhaps you all should figure how to incorporate a speaker in a slightly larger size. You would have a winner,,,at least for me.Now to find if this current thing has any warranty service. Likely will cost more in postage and time then it is worth to get it repaired or replaced.Now 5 weeks later radio is returned and now is working...% weeks???, it only took me 2 days to receive from Amazon and 1 day to send it to Sangean. Radio now works, but sound quality remains poor when above minimum volume level. My 10 year old Radio Shack Optimus's sound much better. Speaker sounds as though cracked but likely just a cheap amp as earphones are also very poor at any reasonable volume.
I love my IPod. It is so great for my daily walks and when I just want to sit on the beach and relax. It is great! I didn't need something with a whole bunch of frills but something that will play music.
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.
I am using these on a Cingular Sync (SGH-A707) and the sound quality is top notch, especially since my regular MP3 player (Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 30gb) plays lossless/FLAC audio via custom firmware. Granted, there's a slight popping noise when any button is pressed on the phone, but that's expected since the same happens when using wired hands-free devices.The only downside to this product is that the female end of the adapter (the port that your headphones plug into) is a bit on the heavy side. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs.
I have had this CD storage unit for about a year and a half now. Mine is completely filled and it is on a carpeted surface and it does not fall over like previous entries have stated. However the only problem I have with mine is the fact that it's not to easy to move while it is full. I like to rearrange furniture and when you move this it takes quite a while because it will dump if it's full or you can empty it, move it, and then fill it. Overall though, I think it's great. Not to mention it looks really cute too!
It was a narrow choice b/t the 702 & the 801; but the Component Out and separate Zone 2 rear connections was the deciding factor.Good crisp sound/video quality;The Remote control is terrible - no codes for my Zenith TV (the only one listed does not work) and No Codes for the Scientific Atlantic cable Box (even a $10 Universal remote list the company), direction arrows seem reverse for CD/DVD's; and programming of remote is hit/miss deal, cannot rename Input's.I've owned Onkyo products (Amps / Receivers) for over 20 Years, they are excellent, but this 702 remote control needs some serious re-engineering.
The battery is better than generic brand! If you have nikon camera then get nikon battery! I wouldn't recommend getting any generic brands for a expensive camera.
Like wasting your time and money? Be sure to include this in your shopping list. It's a must have.
I researched a wide spectrum of cameras, all the way from simple mini-cameras (which have their advantages, to be sure) to complex slrs meant primarily for pros. The Canon Powershot S3 1S falls midway in this range. It's easy to operate at a basic level, yet offers a broad array of settings and features that should satisfy all but the most advanced users. The video option lets you record in stereo, and you can even interrupt that mode to shoot still photos; the sound will continue unbroken while there will be just a short blip in the video. This feature is ideal if, for example, you want to record a portion of a child's concert or recital. One caution in that regard: get yourself a 2-gig flashcard (maybe two of them) so you won't run out of space while recording videos. I also bought a Canon telephoto lens and attaching ring, a 1-hour battery charger, a power cord and converter (they don't come with the camera and are useful for avoiding battery drain during downloading and other activities), and an Amvona carrying case (terrific company, by the way). On final point: if you're downloading photos and videos to a Mac, there's no need to resort to the Canon software. As usual, Apple has the requisite drivers in its operating system; just plug in the camera to any USB port and the icon of the camera comes up on your desktop and offers the chance to download (jpeg/avi). All in all, the best camera purchase I've ever made.
Had Sony and Olympus prior. this sd1000 takes great pictures, is very easy to use. My laptop recognized right away didnt even have to load software. the camera takes pictures very fast (delay between pics is or time between when you can snap shots is not at all noticable) Old camera took about 15 or 20 Seconds between shots this one is immediate. Very Happy....Definately buy this one
It was important to me to have a protection for my Bose docking station so was pleased to know that a carrying had been designed especially for this item. I appreciate that room has been provided for all needed elements for the Bose. We travel a lot in our motorhome, so all that I will need to do is to grab the case and not have to wonder if I have everything for listening enjoyment on the road. Especially like the case opening on the end rather than on top -- this allows for sturdier segmenting of the case, thus greater protection.
This headset is fairly inexpensive when compared to others of its kind. The different sizes of earbuds let you choose the perfect size to maximize sound isolation, letting you listen to your music (and your music only) anywhere.
Work out in a gym daily and use these earphones with my iPod. The sound is fantastic and the fit is just as good. Stays securely on my head and delivers a powerful sound as well. Bought my wife one of these too because she loves to listen to videos on her computer. She loves her as well. A bargain for less than $10. You can't go wrong with this purchase. Have been a fan of SONY products for years and nothing changes with the purchase of these earphones.
Similar to another buyer, I've had two pair. They work wonderfully on planes, and even on some of my motorcycle rides in the country. However, the right ear bud has gone out in both. I thought it might be the cord, but no amount of twisting gets it back. Too bad!
I didn't like it at first, prefered the original Palm. Now I enjoy the ability to read e-books when ever I have to wait somewhere. I would recommend this item to friends and family and I would buy it again if the need ever arose.
Using this with an JVC Everio GZ-HD300RU. Works great. I get about 4-5 hours with this fully charged. Slightly bulky but expected as it holds more than the low profile battery that has a 1 hour charge.
I bought this camera a couple of months ago and I could not be more satisfied. I have enjoyed photography since I was very young~10 yrs old. Now 35 years later the technology has come a long way and the enjoyment of taking a great shot is attained much easier with the sophistication of a great camera. This camera has many great features that provide quality shots like a pro at the price and simplicity for the enthusiast. I think I will be enjoying this camera for a long time.
I purchased the LiDE 25 Canon scanner direct from Canon when I was told by them that my old Canon N650U scanner would not be supported by them for Leopard. They told me the LiDE 25 would work with Leopard. It did for two months until Apple updated Leopard and the Canon driver for the scanner would no longer work. After contacting Canon over the last 4 months trying to rectify this problem, it is apparent that Canon is not going to updated the driver and I now have two useless Canon scanners. I will no longer purchase another Canon product if this is the way they do business.
I've had this for two years now and it's still going strong. An HDMI switcher is a must have in any household and this brand is modern looking and the build quality is great.
The wife wanted a small digital and this came highly recommended so we gave it a go. We both really like everything so far. But we are far from experts.
Length:: 1:08 MinsUPDATE: I was ultimately able to find an authorized Mac repairer that fixed the damage under my apple care at no cost to me. Also, I spoke with Speck products and though I still find this product a bit poorly conceived, the company was EXTREMELY helpful and willing to help out. So I have no problem giving Speck, the company, a positive recommendation. It's nice to see a company that will stand by their product - a rarity nowadays.Everyone who is thinking of buying or has bought this product needs to see this review. The Macbook Pro is not designed to take any pressure from opening the screen against the dark grey outer edge. This product creates new pressure points that can gradually cause severe damage over time.
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 needed a monitor in front of my exercise equipment so I could watch it while exercising without getting bored. This cable was inexpensive and works great. It was just what I was looking for.
it's a grate studio head phones but i ordered 2 and only got 1 y is that amazon
Hi All Netgear Users.This was my first Netgear's router &amp; wireless pc card (both 802.11g)installation, but it was easy! The router comes with short, easy-to-follow installation directions. It hardly takes 10-minutes to open the box, read the directions, connect the hardware (includes a power cord &amp; network cable), power-up PC, boot into Windows XP and access the router through Internet Explorer. Netgear's interface is wonderful. Modifying security settings, an optional step, was a breeze. There is no need to use the CD that was included.But I found two software bugs that were disturbing. One is the SSID still gets broadcasted even though you de-select the option to enable the SSID to be broadcasted. Due to which, anyone can see your router on their Site Survey.Second point is even though I selected WEP encryption &amp; passphrase on the router's security menu... I still could connect to the router thru the pc card WITHOUT giving these options on my pc cards &quot;Security&quot; software menu.Spoke to Netgear's tech staff about it.. they said the firmware fixs are comming in the next 2-3 weeks.Hope this info helps.Cheers.!S.
I used it to shoot long-exposure sunset shots in Puerto Vallarta, including multiple exposures for HDR imaging, and I am 100% happy with it.UPDATE: This controller was run over by a car (don't ask) and is now held together with scotch tape. It still works. Jan 2012
1st router, however compared to the horrific stories I've heard from other reviewers I must say that so far for the past 2 months this inexpensive router has been great. Live in New York and I live in a Pre-War apartment so it is pretty big and no matter where I go it responds. I stream movies and songs with absolutely no delay, hesitation, or problems. I connect my lap top to the Flat screen and stream movies. Set up was fairly easy. Not alot of instructions but still self explanatory nonetheless. Great buy!
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.
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.
I have tried many photo printers, but this surpasses them all.Takes a few seconds longer to print out-worth the wait!! Some advice though-do not let one photo lay on top of another for at least 15 minutes-they will stick. Very portable and light weight-can take it anywhere. Epson has not made a case to buy yet, so keep your box. (it has a handle for carrying) Don't hesitate to buy-pricey, but better quality and ink, paper are very reasonable and brings the price below store photos!
So few things in life are worth more than they produce. Typically, a camera is one of those things. The Nikon family of cameras however far exceeds the standards.As a platform, the Nikon D200 camera is one that is hard to beat. Its a rugged camera that I have had the pleasure of dropping many times, picking up, and continue to shoot (after I replaced the lens immediately). No other camera that I have ever owned has it been so easy to reproduce the colors that I see, the scenes that I envision, and the feelings that I want emoted.I can continue with a diatribe of descriptions and technical babel, but as with anything, the best you can do is try it. Take a class on the camera and you will shoot better than you have ever before. I love this camera so much that even though the D300 and D700 are out, I will still buy the D200. Honestly the D200 is all I need.
I have used this player for more than a year now. It is rock solid, no skipping on my WMA cds. It takes long to load, but definitely not unbearably long.I use WMA with more than 300 songs (ethnic) in one CD, and I don't have to worry about changing CDs. I use it in my car, with a car adaptor, and an inline remote comes in handy since I can place the player in a console compartment, and use the remote to skip.The remote takes getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it is so good! You can do almost anything with it.New firmwares are a must if you want longer battery lives. I use the player in my car for 1 hour trips, and the battery lasts for 2 weeks!!! These are your regular kirkland AA batteries. I haven't tried NiMH yet.Firmware can be downloaded at http://www.iriver.com/support/choose iMP-150 in the dropdown for product.
The "M" Xd 512MB is great in the camera, but my Lexar USB 2.0 multi card reader (RW 018) does not recognise it. So I have to use my camera to download the pictures to my computer which eats up batteries. I called Lexar and was told that they are working on a solution to allow the multi card reader to read the M card, but it will take several months. In the meantime, I'm looking for a power adapter for my camera.
This universal remote does everything. I programmed it with ease and now it works with my receiver, my TV, Directv, Blu-Ray player, DVR and CD recorder. All of the devices took about 10 minutes to rpogram. I liked this remote so much that I purchased another one - great product
A wonderful accessory for working out. A must have. very reliable, very durable, could not be happier with the product
A lot of my pictures were blurry, slow for focusing, no audio!#The only thing I liked is that it's compact, cute looking, water proofish, &amp; uses XD card.
In the last six months, I've bought various sizes of digital picture frames. Some of them have been a pathetic waste of money. But this little key chain unit is an absolute delight! My wife shares pictures of our granddaughter with everyone she meets.Yes, you do need to be a little computer literate in order to get the software loaded properly - but, all-in-all, this little number is a spectacular performer for the price paid. A truly exceptional value!
Delivery was on-time direct to my livingroom and even unpacked with carton removed. TV was easy to hookup...the picture is AMAZING... even better than any we viewed in stores. The price couldn't be bet. Definitely buy this one.Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
My requirements were fairly simple; a GPS that was small enough to fit into a laptop bag with limited space and an integrated speaker. There isn't a lot of real estate in my bag and I am not planning on growing my case. I rent a lot of cars and get a lot of windshield time with my job, so I am constantly spending money on Nav systems in the rental cars. I was seriously considering the Quest 2, but didn't want to drop $600 for the small package (even Quest 1 will run close to $400). I also don't like the external speaker. I picked up the i3 as soon as it was available; what a great purchase! Navigation is great and for the most part has been dead on. Like the other reviewer, I wish text to speech was available for street names, etc, but maybe we can hope for this feature in an update from Garmin at a later date? (hint, hint) The mount and charger fit nicely in my laptop bag. Goodbye Hertz Neverlost! If you are looking for a full featured GPS in a small package, this is the unit for you. I purchased a 256MB transflash card with the unit and can fit all of the Northeast, Northern CA, and GA; perfectly acceptable for my travel habits and since it is always with the laptop, loading new maps is no problem at all. Great value compared to other small units.
I bought 2 and been using them for the past 3-4 years now. Its great!
I normally don't bother commenting on products, but after reading the previous postings I thought I needed to. This card is not at all bad for the price. I have used it on several systems with no problems. As with most USB devices, plug it in after you boot your system and you won't have a problem like one of the previous reviewers.I have used it on both Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems with no problems. I plugged it in, the OS wanted a driver, I put in the CD that it came with. It worked fine. I have captured home movies and commercial movies from my VHS player without incident. I have used it many times with my camcorder with no problems. I even plugged it into my laptop and captured movies off my TIVO system -worked great!Another writer complained about it not working with Micro$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.
I bought these after spending the better part of a day comparing (online only unfortunately) many different brands and models. My degree is actually in sound recording and other media so I'm very picky about anything audio, and I had a good idea of what I was looking for.Overall, I've been very happy with them. They do a good job drowning out extraneous background noise for studying (or trying to ignore people) as one would hope. At medium volumes, my girlfriend cannot hear what I'm listening to from 4 feet away. They also turn a noisy plane into a pleasurable experience.Music quality is excellent for listening back. Accurate, pleasant at low and high volumes, and comfortable after you break them in for a few hours. Actually they're fairly comfortable out of the box, but since I wear glasses it took a little more time. Since the earpieces can fold flat on your upper chest, they feel completely comfortable around your neck as your walking around the airport to catch your adjoining flight :)These wouldn't be my choice for initial studio mixing (which I don't do anymore), but I would definitely use them as a 'reference tool' to check my mixes outside the studio to see how everything translates in the real world.Only gripe - and I think it's more my devices than the headphone's plug - the headphone plug is loose in some devices causing mono/stereo change or complete cut outs. I thought this was the cable itself at first until I realized it was the connection in the jack of my devices. The breakdown is as follows:iPod (3.5mm connection) = absolutely no problems; nice snug fitiMac (3.5mm connection) = about as good as the iPodTosiba laptop(3.5mm connection) = about as good as the iPodMacbook -not "Pro"- (3.5mm connection) = just fine if I'm not moving around much (i.e., fine for studying, flipping through books, etc.), but if I stretch the cable (it has a coiled portion on the lower half like a phone receiver), it'll pop out of the jack fairly easily. You may, however, get up with your laptop and walk around with ease...that's some saving grace.Sony stereo receiver (1/4" adapter included w/headphones) = The receiver is finicky, and it took a little fiddling to get things right. I think it's the result of moving around a lot. The phones work very well, and the problems are not with the headphones, but rather, the receiver itself.These are a great pair of headphones for the price. I recommend them for any novice just looking for an all around awesome pair and not wanting to blow money on over-expensive products (you know who I'm talking about). I'd even recommend them for a studio needing a middle-of-the-road reference tool. It's nice that they have enough response to get a lot out of listening back, but they're not going to give you all the annoying nuances that are in some recordings...which is what I want when just enjoying my tunes.
i just received my V-MODA earbuds. i bought these $80 buds for around $30 used. so i cant complain. BUT the sound is a LITTLE off center. one side overpowers the other. its easily looked over. but i was looking for issues and thats the only one i found. i was expecting a little more bass response from buds that are on the expensive side of the NON-audiophile side.dont get me wrong, these buds are well worth the price ONLY if bought used. definitely not worth the full price. a friend of mine bought a $20 set from the PX and they are ALMOST as good. not nearly as durable and im sure his will probably not last nearly as long as my new V-MODAs will. plus the rubberized wire is extra thick so it doesnt tangle nearly as much. although it kinks a when you wrap it around tightly. thats kind of annoying but whatever.overall i love my new buds. way better than the crappy ones that came with a $20 MP3 player i bought at wal-mart.
I think this is a great camera. It takes nice shots and probably even better ones then I have been taking since I have yet to use all of the different modes and features that it comes with. My only real problem with this camera is there isn't a view finder just a screen which is impossible to see if the sunlight hits it. So, you find yourself aiming and shooting and praying you got the shot. Out of direct sun it is great. If they could just add a view finder it would be perfect!
Works perfectly, fits just fine and opened up a bunch of new visual options mixing Canon with Olympus. Couldn't be happier with it. Wish I could find the same thing the other way around.
Love these discs, good price, print well - like better than lightscribe. Video quality good, came on time....Jim
Do NOT buy this router if you are an NTL subscriber in the UK. The parental control requires direct access to the router to set the parental control and this is not possible because NTL uses hidden proxies. What will happen is that your web access will be intermittent and you will be frequently asked by the router to set your parental control settings. Of course, whether you chose to disable or enable, the update will fail. Belkin's answer to this, is that you should take the router and plug it in to another ISP connection. They failed to answer the questions 1) will this parental control problem appear again when the firmware is updated, or 2) when the router is restored to factory defaults or 3) when the router is disconnected from the power for a reasonable time. I have asked for a refund of money and I will buy something else - but definitely not a Belkin.
The cd player broke after 13 months of very light use. This is the second Philips product I've owned that has failed prematurely.
This is the second set of wireless headphones I've bought to preserve peace in our time (or, at least, in our bedroom). These are lighter, easier to use, and more comfortable than the last set, and they also cost less, a nice bonus. Probably not what you'd get if you're going to spend the evening listening to Mahler symphonies, but plenty good enough for "Big Love."
I received my Momento 100 but it won't connect to my Linksys WRT54GX wireless router. I've spent hours playing with the configuration and setup of the router and nothing. It sees the router but won't connect. There is no technical documentation what so ever with the Momento to describe what it's wireless capabilities are (e.g., B vs. G, type of security it is compatible with etc.) and they do not provide a phone number for technical support.I ended up by totally disabling all security on the router and while the Momento can see the network and tries to connect - nothing. Would not recommend this product.Further Info: after contacting Momento by phone, they said that I should try Factory Restoring the frame as it sometimes would lock onto "settings" and would not refresh in order to try connecting with different settings. I subsequently managed to get the frame to connect to my network but continued to have glitchy problems with it. In the first two days of use I had to "factory restore" it 3 times. This product may be okay for people who are computer literate and like to fiddle but I don't think its ready for the rest of us. I still wouldn't recommend it.
This is the second TeleZapper TZ900 I have purchased that does not work. Trying to get in touch with Privacy Technologies can not be done. The phone number in the manual, 1-800-373-6290, is a flooring company, the web site is down doing maintenance for three days now. Both new in the package units did not send a code to the computers that are dialing my phone. Also both units caused a problem with my phone system. I use Vonage and have V-Tech base with 6 wireless handsets. I had to reload my Vonage router with both units. I really need this type of device and have tried several times to purchase one that works. Support seems to be non-existent. I am still trying to get in touch with someone at Privacy Technologies.
Unlike what some other reviewers have said. These headphones have very good bass. They also have amazing clarity, and are very comfortable.
Pure, unadulterated music without emphasis in any one frequency. Total neutrality and clarity. Really impressive both in the product design and quality and the music they reproduce.Can be hard to insert and uncomfortable if inserted improperly.
I've seen images online and ones taken by friends of mine that own the S100 and the images would often have a bluish tint. I haven't had that problem with the S110. It does not produce a quality as high as larger 4 Megapixel cameras, but atleast at this size, you can carry it around more often. I've owned it for a year and I've taken around 3 GBs of pictures and videos and I am very happy with it.
This it my second order of DiscSavers cases. I love them. They are inexpensive, very flexible, won't crack, and are thinner than most cases. I highly recommend them to anyone who creates a lot of CDs or DVDs that need protection.
Don't buy iriver products unless you don't want customer service cuz they don't have any!
Plug and play. Perfect digital optical output. Shows up in System Preferences as "USB Sound Device", supports 44.1 and 48Khz 2-ch 16-bit output. What more is there to say?
I've always been a big fan of Logitech products. I've found them to traditionally be high quality at a decent price. However, I find myself with mixed feelings about this product.On the one hand, I would have to say that this keyboard and mouse are great for the average computer user who doesn't game a lot, but still wants a wireless experience. I set it up on my home entertainment system, and it's working very well. The mouse is definatly of higher quality than the keyboard. But both seem to work well with my system. The programable hotkeys are nice if you have a lot of varying programs that you open and close a lot, and the volume/zoom controls are nice if you have it linked to an entertainment computer, becuase you can easily reduce or increase the volume or zoom with a quick slide of your hand.I found two faults with this system thus far. First off, the LCD screen on the keyboard is pretty much a gimmick. It's not backlite, which makes it very hard to read unless there is direct light shining on it, and the "features" of the LCD screeen are nice in theory, but not very practical in dayily use. The second problem I have with it is the fact that there is no easy way to tell how much battery power the keyboard has. I suppose it's not a major problem in the grand scheme of things. But I find it to be annoying nontheless.Overall, I give this a 4 out of 5. It's a good setup if you're not a computeraholic; but if you're an avid gamer or you tend to abuse keyboards/mice, I would advise against this setup. It's definatly not top of the line Logitech.
The product may be okay but the customer service is not bad it is HORRIBLE.First of all I purchased another unit as a gift to my friend who is technically retarded. So I wanted to have it charged and ready with some downloads. Now the bad news in detail1. You can't synch one unit with the other unit, in other words you have to treat the second unit as totally independent. It does not synch, it transfers what you have on your player2. I could not use their software to transfer my wvm files that I had on my computer. I had to use windows media player. The music worked but the video did not3, To transfer a dvd I had to convert it to a divx file (4 hours) and then transfer to their conversion software another three hours.4. I spoke to three different people who were either not informed or arrogant or both.5. They must have an egg timer in front of them because they convey that they have little time for a new customer.6. When I had any problem they want you to do a software update which would mean losing all the stuff you have downloaded. Two more hours7. The battery on the new unit was not charged in four hours and the only way that I solved it by switching batteries. Most people would not have an extra unit. It is also heavy and slippery8. This product is not for a person who is not technically knowledgeable. I will give it to my friend who will probably not use it. Buy an IPOD
This is my second one of these clocks; that's how much I like having the information it provides and the ease of reading it.
As grandparents we went to Disney for a 5 night stay. One of our objectives was to take as many photos as we could for the up-north grandkids. Rather than use a 2 GB card or a 4 GB card we elected to go the 1 GB route. We purchased 2 SanDiak 1 GB Utra cards and are pleased with the results. Photos were recorded quickly and the results were stunning making for a number of 20"x30" prints.
After reading many reviews I had my camera choice narrowed between this and the Sony W90. I purchased the W90 and fought with it for 2 weeks before finally returning it and buying the 800IS. Although both cameras are capable of taking excellent pictures in a wide variety of lighting conditions, I found the 800IS to be significantly better with less grain and much better image stabilization.I have taken about 800 pictures with this camera in many lighting conditions. Of course in bright daylight the camera takes excellent pictures in all modes. What really impressed me however, was the quality of pictures in very low light. I took many pictures of a dress rehearsal in very difficult lighting conditions. Every picture came out! The image stabilization worked perfectly even at full zoom.It is extremely easy and quick to change ISO settings which is very handy for changing light conditions.In terms of picture quality, ISOs up to 400 have little or no grain. Pictures taken in ISO 800 and 1600 have noticeable grain, but are very sharp and produced excellent 4x6 prints.Overall I am VERY pleased with this camera and am glad I didn't settle for the picture quality of the W90.UPDATE: June 10, 2007 I took this camera on a trip to Singapore a few weeks ago and had the opportunity to take some night shots along the river that runs through the city. I used a railing for stability and the 2 second timer to take the shots. The 2 second timer allows any shake to stop after the button is pressed. I took about 20 pictues using the nightshot setting. All 20 turned out with no bluring even when zoomed in. The 8x10 prints looked like they had been professionally taken.
Con este kit si que siento segura mi nueva SLR, ademas, obtuve elementos b&aacute;sicos, el filtro de proteccion, y el bolso.
Pros: Great value, good quality!Cons: The white marking on the wire is difficult to see, not impossible by any means, but it keeps me from giving this wire a perfect review. It is not an issue unless you are running the wire in a dark area or you are trying to see the white line when hooking the wire to the back of a home theater receiver.
only .5" high not .9"other than obvious lack of function due to height, the material is good, no leaks, does not stiffen up over time, no bad smellInnovera is a better brand
I've been using this transmitter daily in my car for over six months. It works flawlessly. Sound is clear and setup is easy.
To keep things short I'll just bullet point the features that still make me happy even after 3 years of owning the TV.*Backlit remote control*Subtle yet very enjoyable Ambilight technology*6 screen size settings with Automatic being my favorite, it automatically re-sizes the screen based on the content. So going from a widescreen movie to a fullscreen TV show requires no effort on my part to use the maximum amount of screen space.*Connections for every device I have.*Gorgeous 1080P
My Friend has an MP3 player and I have a MiniDisc player. We both agree I made the better choice.MP3s are smaller, but Mini Disc players can fit in any pocket and weigh less than a pound. I can carry my Mini Disc player and a few extra discs in my front pocket (up to 5 hours), but I rarely have that much.MP3s have limited space (32MB=about 32 Minutes @ 128KPS). To expand this you can buy a $90 memory disc for some MP3s. A 74 minute Mini Disc is $1.50-$2 each. I have tranfered many full CDs (mine and my friends')to MD. I have SNL skits, live preformances, voice recordings, songs by genre and artist and also full CDs all on assorted Mini DiscsMP3s can only get songs from a computer. MDs can get any audio from anything with an audio line out (all computers and most CD players, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and others.MINI DISC IS BETTER
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 5th wheel RV has 2 deep cycle batteries and while the RV sits idle and not connected to shore power, the batteries gradually lose their charge. The Coleman 5 watt solar trickle charger maintains them at full charge during these times. Be sure and check the water level in your batteries periodically if your RV is stored for an extended period of time. Buying an expensive mount for the charger is not necessary as there are good options open at a fraction of the cost to anyone with a bit of an imagination and some ingenuity.
This is an amazing product. You can keep them in a case while you are at home and then take them the way they are, right in the sleeve on the road with you. A great product for anybody who travels and likes to take their music with them.
The case with battery and filter is well worth thr price paid.
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'm not going to go into the specific details of this flash...others have already done soBuy this product, you will not regret!
I was really excited about this bag because of all the great reviews. The reason I am returning it is that when it is packed with stuff, if you let go of the handle the whole bag tips over. It will not stand upright on its own. I already own a cheap carry-on bag with the same problem so I decided to splurge and get something of high quality that had the legs in the right place so it would not tip. This one tips even worse than my cheap bag from Target! I am very disappointed. Some other things: the color is very different than the picture. The "tan" is a medium brown, not light tan. Also, I agree with the reviews saying it is heavy even when empty. Fine for when rolling, but to go up the occasional staircase or broken escalator may be challenging for some. For the weight, you would expect a much larger bag that could hold more. This bag is made up of a million little compartments to hold phones and pens and computers and credit cards, etc, and all those holders add bulk and weight. There is not much room for anything else after all the holders and dividers. This bag would be perfect if it had fewer dividers and compartments and if the legs on the bottom were positioned so that the bag would stay upright rather than fall over.
Hi,I've been using this xd card in my Fujifilm A345 camera withwonderful results. The save time has been cut in half andi have increased my resolution to max ( 4MPF) with about 500 shots.
Reflectors are essential for photographers. This reflector is excellent. I prefer not to use gold but sometimes a little warmth is great for photos. The Sunlight side offers just the right amount of warmth without over doing it. The diffuser panel is a must! Ever been in direct sunlight with harsh shadows and bright glares? Just hold the diffuser panel over your subject and you have instant diffused light. I had a 42" reflector set identical to this one for 5 years. It was still in excellent like new condition when I lost it. I love the upgrade to a larger 52"!!!
I rented 3 movies from Netflix to watch on my new dvd player. They all skipped, despite my cleaning the disks. I returned the dvd player immediately and am looking for a higher end model. So if you plan on renting DVD's STAY AWAY from this model.
I have a Mac Book Pro 17" which is now covered with a clear, almost invisible cover, protecting it from scratches and bumps. I bought this because I move my laptop around a lot and it gets easily scratched. Plus, my last laptop had some dents on the sides which this case now helps to protect against. -- I read a LOT of reviews about various covers, and some people said that this cover doesn't let the motor cool enough. I didn't find that to be the case at all. This is a great cover. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to keep their machine looking crisp and new.
Not much to review about the product: standard SD card----it works. The 5 stars are really for the supplier. Outstanding: price was unbeatable; delivery was 2 days after I placed order. I'll use them again!
This camera is my second digital, and I love it. The ease of use, and gorgeous photos and "mini" movies are the best part, but I also love it's small size. The menus are easily navigated and make sense. The battery has a long life which was a very nice surprise. I would recommend the camera to everyone.
I have loved my memorex iflip and have happily used it for over a year with my 5th generation 80GB. It has great sound, pretty good picture, consistent quality video, and a great battery life. I've been very happy with it and use it daily.However, I just bought the new iPod classic 160GB. And found, when you dock the new iPod Classic, the iflip gets an error message (saying that TV out is selected, connect a video device). The problem is, that the iPod is connected to a video device (THE IFLIP) This is apparently a pretty common problem because Apple has kindly put a notice about the error message on their site, but indicates the fix is to connect a 30 pin AV connector to the ipod. Something that isn't possible with the Memorex because the built in dock IS the connection. So, now I have a great new ipod, and a great old iflip and a bunch of itunes videos I can't watch.I'm afraid to buy another ipod video becuase of concerns over getting the same error message. And, I hate to get rid of a really great video player.
This case is well made and QUIET! Unless my cd is spinning, I really can't hear this computer, except for an occasional faint fan noise. I've been using it now for a few days and I keep finding myself checking the light to make sure it's on.Btw, check your motherboard size before you buy. Some people claim some boards may be too big.
Well made for what they are, and their cost. Their physical size internal & external is such that they can accomodate various makes and models of Consumer-type Two Way Radios. In my own application: These are the only Radio holders I could even find to at least mostly fit the Midland (tm) GXT1000VP4 (50 Channel 36 Mile) as advertised Model. My Midland Radios fit these holders nicely regarding Height, Width, Thickness, the only small problem being the "Flap/Cover" which is too wide at the top, does not permit good room for the Antenna spacing - the Flap/Cover has to be compressed around the Antenna. Other than this aspect, they are great for what I need - which is protection for the Radio.
This is a very difficult item to use and it breaks down! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!It is a good thing this thing is no longer available as it shows it is junk. Not even SanDisk has replacements!
This Epson ink is the best in my not so humble opinion. The sellers made it a great deal too. so, I'll be looking for chances to buy from them again.
I have three cordless Uniden phones that all have serious battery charge problems wit the original 1500 Mah batteries. I bought these (2300) and charged overnight. They work great and are the best battery out there for AA nimh required devices. Don't buy no-name garbage to save 10%, not worth damaging your electronics over it.
Before my last vacation, I was looking for a less expensive device than the iPod to bring my mp3 collection with me. My research led me to the Sony D-NE510. With only some minor complaints, I've been very happy with my purchase.This Walkman allows you to listen to standard audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or ATRAC3 CDs (which can be created using the bundled software, SonicStage Simple Burner). Being a bit of an audiophile, I always use the highest sampling rate (132 Kbps) when creating ATRAC CDs. Though this consumes more disk space, I can still get well over 100 songs onto a CD! Even at 132 Kbps, I was able to put most of my MP3 library onto 5 CDs - more than enough for my trip.The design is sleek but not the most ergonomic; some of the buttons are slightly difficult to view and/or access (particulary the volume and bass booster). The bass boost button is called simply "Sound" - why? Some have noted that the unit beeps when paused, a minor complaint (although there are instructions for disabling the beep). Finally, note that this particular Walkman might not be conducive to listening to audio books; I haven't tried it, so check the other reviews here if that's a consideration for you.The included headphones are actually pretty good. The unit is lightweight and portable. It uses batteries (2 AA) very efficiently.If you're looking for a nice Walkman to play audio and mp3 CDs, I recommend the Sony D-NE510. It give you bang for the buck and upholds Sony's place as a leader in consumer audio products.
i use this on my pc. very comfortable and i am able to type much more quickly because of the short keypath. i am very picky about keyboards. do yourself a favor and get this keyboard. i am not well-versed in apple keyboards but i wouldn't look any further and would buy it again in a heartbeat. one reason i would have given it 4 stars (as a pc user) is the aforementioned lack of volume key functionality, however it is a mac keyboard so i cant really hold macally accountable. cant find any pc drivers.. still the best keyboard ive ever used. very satisfied after 4 months.
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 travel constantly and need to work on confidential documents on the plane. I first started using this product when I was working for a leading global management consulting firm - these laptop screens were basically required for all consultants and had been well vetted against alternatives. Since changing jobs I bought my own filter and recommend it to my colleagues as well.This product quite effectively makes your laptop screen unreadable to anybody not sitting directly in front of the computer, well enough that my immediate neighbors on the plane can't read what I'm working on. It does slightly darken the screen, but not enough to be a problem.You stick little plastic tabs to the frame of your laptop screen, and the privacy filter slips into the tabs. The screen is very easy to slip in and out, and the tabs themselves can be quite easily removed (but not re-used once removed).Highly recommended.
This is a cute little ethernet adapter that will work with any operating system prior to Windows Vista or Windows 7. There is no driver available for Vista / 7 either 32-bit or 64-bit. It's a complete waste of time an money if you are running any OS more recent than XP.
About 1/4 of the price of any computer store, battery store, Compusa, BestBuy, Circuit City etc. I took it out of the box, plugged it in to the outlet and the laptop (an IBM T-23 Thinkpad) and it did just what it said it would. There is really nothing more to add except that I ordered it with the slow shipping to save money and it still arrived in about 5 days.
The item I received was a low quality generic power cable that was 18 AWG not 16 AWG (It didn't even properly state it on the cable either). The cable was also much shorter (4 or 5 feet). I recommend if you are looking to get an actual Cables To Go branded cable (and one at the proper gauge) to look elsewhere.
Mac has been the preferred video platform over PC for years, yet Sony refuses to support Mac. I purchased a Sony HDR XR-200 and the software that came with it works only with Windows. Sony lets you do a work-around, but it is a total pain. I plan on returning this camcorder tomorrow.
The sound coming from these speakers is amazing, never thought small speakers without buffer system could deliver such a rich sound, very glad with this purchase.
[...]I'm visually impaired, so I need a large, crisp monitor that's flicker free. When I started looking, the choice was between the Sony and the Apple 23" monitor. While I thought the Apple's case, etc. was more durable, I chose the Sony because the contrast ratio was 500:1 as opposed to 400:1 for the Apple.Letters and graphics are crisp. I needed to find drivers to make the aspect ratio more correct on my screen. Type tends to spread out more with the wider aspect screens, which makes it hard to read.Overall. a good choice, I just wish I had not paid so much for it.
We've had this unit for a year and the sound continues to amaze us. It is clear, the highs are sharp and the bass is clean. The only problem is that they put the iPod dock on the top and it lies on its back. It would be perfect if the iPod dock was in the front of the unit.Notwithstanding this major design error, the sound is so amazing that its worth the money . . . especially since you can get a re manufactured one off EBay for a steal.
It is nice to have a large card. Yesterday I did several minutes of video. I still had plenty of space on the card for some still shots.
The extra memory card reading feature is nice, but too slow to be very useful. It takes a full 5 seconds to read a 3.1 Megabit picture, so slide shows are a little slow. It plays DVD's just fine, and VHS tapes too. Owned it for 3 months and no problems so far. Only sticking point is the pause on VHS is a little jittery on tapes recorded on it, but halfway distorted on tapes from another (cheaper) player. DVD is crystal clear and all the functions are good. Remote is pretty intuitive, except for the DVD fast fwd, which goes to 'search' mode to the next scene if you let off too fast. It is nice to have the integrated TV functions, so you can control volume even in DVD or VHS mode.
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!
The line is okay to link my garmin gps to PC. The price is cheap and the thing is good! I will recommend friend to buy this.
Frequently thinks cartridges are out of ink or missing when they're not. I wasted a lot of money on cartridges before giving up. For example, I just replaced the black cartridge, and then it said the yellow cartridge was missing even though I didn't touch the yellow.Configuration is not for amateurs; requires some manual configuration of computer names and IP addresses for some features to work, and you may have problems if the computer is on WiFi and the printer is on Ethernet.
Good. So far nothing to grumble about. But, when you compare the price of this with its competitors, seems it's bit expensive.
I cant understand why Sony make a headphone "for djs" with plastic and it brokes so fast. Mine lasts only 5 months.
the foamy coushon on the headphones suck. you dont get the real thin foamy stuff.
Did quite a bit of research on LCD and Plasma TVs. Wanted to be able to use as a computer monitor also. Believe me, anyone into electronics and specs and having half normal intelligence on using settings can get this TV to work beautifully!!! Seeing the prices on other LCDs, plasmas and "rear projection" TVs, a bit of advise - save your money and be confident in purchasing this "very" reasonably priced Syntax Olevia. Yes, the company has only been in business for a couple of years, but doing research, they are now the 3rd highest rated in LCDs. Reviews in many electronics magazines recommend highly. Pretty good for a new company! As for using for a monitor - only a 6 ft. cable comes with the set. Make sure you spend the extra money and invest into a high-end cable, e.g. the Belkin Pro Series High Integrity VGA/SVGA replacement monitor cable. Try not to use an extension - go for a m/m replacement cable. Most stores, e.g. Staples, etc. do not know lower end cables are not recommended for monitors larger then 17-19". This High Integrity is used for larger TV/Monitors - over 17-19". As for adding speakers, etc., again - use high-end cables! Regarding remote - programmed my cable remote to run the system. Only need Syntax remote to adjust settings. Can program ANY remote to control this LCD. Am debating whether to purchase another, maybe larger, before pricing goes up. Syntax knows they have a GOOD PRODUCT. You won't be sorry. Only reason so reasonably priced is to get their product out there to show what they've got. Good strategy! Another bit of info - worked with Bose since their inception. If you respect the Bose systems, take the advise from someone who's worked with electronics engineers since the 1960's. Nice product Syntax!!!!!!!!!
It does what it does and it does it well.Pros:* It's a hood.* It wasn't 1 million dollars.* It does it's job.Cons:* It didn't turn me into a professional photographer.* It didn't come with 1 million dollars.* It doesn't cook me breakfast.
I bought this cable because I like the price of it.Same cable cost a lot more if you buy it from the store.It's a good product.
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.
I purchased the DVD player with the mickey TV. The DVD worked perfectly for almost two years but it broke not too long ago. My children just kept on changing dvd's and playing with it. overall, great purchase and worth the price!
This is my 2nd Samsung LCD TV and they keep getting better and better. The design is a work of art. No need to hide it behind a cabinet. Picture is wonderful. Rich colors, including black. I almost went Sharp because of the concern of having a glossy screen, but glare is not a worry at all. Amazon delivery was great. Straight up to the bedroom.
I am very pleased with this processor. When I first built the system I had big plans to overclock it to 3GHz or better if possible. Once I had it I found that no matter what I did I could not maxout this processor, overclocking it was not really necessary and when I did overclock it to 3GHz I did not really notice anything different about the performance. Tasks that used to take most of the night such as video rendering now only take a few minutes. If something is stable and 'fast enough' then why push it over spec and shorten it's lifespan. Just for bragging rights? That is for kids. Clock speed is no longer important, the number of cores is and I probably wont upgrade until they come out with a 6 or 8 core CPU.
I'm an Apple fanboy, but I dislike their earbud design because they will not stay in my ears. That's the only reason I began to look for a replacement set. When I heard this headset positively reviewed on the "Today in iPhone" podcast, I thought I'd give them a shot. The lanyard style of the Rivet, though annoying to "put on," is a far superior design to Apple's iPhone headset. Rivet's silicone earbud covers are comfortable and, most importantly, stay in my ears. The microphone/clicker works just like Apple's but is a bit heavier, though you cannot feel this difference because the lanyard style distributes the product's weight around your neck rather than on your inner ear (like Apple's). The Rivet headset is not expensive compared to many others. For that reason you will not get a pleasing bass response. However, I found that setting the iPhone's iPod EQ to "small speakers" reduces the blown subwoofer sound effect of these inexpensive yet innovative earbuds. The poor base response (not too important to me) is the reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars.
You will love this toy! And yes, that is what it is! It is an electronic gadget that helps you stay on track and stay focused on your walking/running routine. I have been orking out at the gym for about 2 years now. I go almost every day. I enjoy it. Really...I do!But getting on a treadmill and walking/running was not my thing. It seemed...well...boring.So my wife gets me this. I hook it up (very easy) drop the sensor into the little pouch (sorry Nike but I don't do well in your shoes) and away I go.Now...I run on my own! Every day! I run before work in the morning and go to the gym in the evenings with the wife. It motivates you to do a little more just because you can track your runs so much better than trying to do it on your own. It is easy to use, easy tp install, and somehow...takes a guy that never has had much interest in running and makes him want to go do a daily run, just so I can look at it on the computer and see if I was better than yesterday! Silly...but it is a fantastic motivational tool that works!Buy one if you are thinking about your own health and fitness and you will watch your progress every day! It's a good thing to get addicted to!
I used this camera for family photos and obtained really good results, the camera combined with the software provided produced good quality photos, excellent on-screen presentation and great prints.
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.
I have tried countless numbers of sport headphones. I got these Sony Sports headphones in hopes that they would last me more than a couple months before breaking somehow like the extremely cheap models I have tried in the past. However I was not prepared for the discomfort these headphones cause. The design is too wide for my head. The buds do not fit properly in my ears. The headband is also too heavy.While running I constantly have to adjust the headphones to keep them from falling off my head. The buds frequently pop off my ears. There is not an adjustment setting on the headband that secures it on top of my head. The weight of the band constantly causes it to slip forwards or backwards.The plus side of these headphones has been that they have lasted many months without any sign of wearing out. Both speakers still work despite the fact I fold them up and wrap the cord around them everyday. They have withstood many days of fold and unfolding without fatigue. Thus far they have been my longest lasting headphones despite my desire against it. I would like for them to break so I can find a more comfortable pair.
This is great if you travel on planes and want to be able to work without everyone being able to see what you are doing - this is the best privacy screen!
This bag is a roomy storage bag that can be used also for carrying your camera and other accessories, also to take your print dock and print onsite. Construction is rugged and durable.
Well, I started out buying a Linksys wireless B router and notebook card. I bought Linksys because of brand recognition and I figured having both the router and card from the same manufacturer would yield the best results. After setting them up, the reception was horrible. My download speeds over my cable modem from my laptop were worse than dialup speeds. I promptly packed them up and sent it back. I read similar reviews for both the Netgear products and Linksys that had good and bad results. Many of the reviewers with bad results recommended the competing products. Anyways, with the rebates offered for the Netgear setup, it was gonna cost me a few more dollars, but it was a wireless G setup instead. So, I took the chance and ordered this router with the WG511 notebook card. Setup was a breeze and the signal and speed are phenomenal. I was starting to think that I might have to move the router around the house for a better signal, but it works superbly in the same location the Linksys router couldn't. Yeeha!
*UPDATE - May 16, 2005*After a year and a half of use, it seems that our battery can no longer hold a charge. I called Garmin tech support to find out about what our options were. A tech I spoke to said our unit was no longer under warranty, but that Garmin would still replace our internal battery free of charge. While I was on hold for about 10 minutes before speaking to a tech support representative, I am simply thrilled with the quality of service he provided. We're very pleased.--------------------------------------I bought the iQue for my boyfriend last Christmas (Dec 2003), but because he was overseas and the unit came only with US maps, it didn't get much use until August, when we took it on a roadtrip to New England.From a practical standpoint, this PDA completely revolutionized how we travel. No longer do we worry if we'll have enough gas to reach the nearest service station, or drive around aimlessly looking for a place to eat in an unfamiliar town. Even getting a haircut one thousand miles from home is a piece of cake with the iQue - two or three taps give you a list of salons near the 'current location', complete with phone numbers so you can call ahead to make an appointment or simply check if the place is open.In terms of usability, I think it's best to have someone in the passenger seat so you don't have to fiddle with the GPS while driving. However, if you're only going from point A to point B, and can input the address before starting the engine, it's really quite easy and intuitive.If you can't decide between the iQue and some other navigation systems on the market, let me add something you may already know: the iQue is a Palm based device, which means you can do much more than just get directions to the nearest gas station. You can input your contacts, mark waypoints, route yourself to your next appointment with just a tap of the stylus, and much, much more. The voice prompts are very accurate, contrary to what some people have said - you simply need to understand that, on the highway, the distance of less than 1 mile means you should take the next exit; off the highway, a distance measured in yards means the next turn is yours.It's true, the battery life leaves much to be desired. We picked up a dash mount kit (which is a bargain from Amazon, incidentally) to alleviate the poor battery life. We also bought a 512MB memory expansion card, which has allowed us to input maps for pretty much all of the midwest and northeast US.In retrospect, I don't know how we ever managed without it.
I would have to say yes in this price range.Pros:1. Sony Trinitron quality2. Stylish looks, color, quality.3. Has 4 port USB hub built into the monitor. There are two on each side to make hooking digital cameras to Pocket PCs a haggle free task.4. Stands on 2 strong neat looking legs to make it easy to clean the desk under it. Comes with a slide like bar that goes on the back side of the monitor that lets you adjust the angle of monitor with ease.5. All adjustments done with one button at the center using a great and simple menu. Very similar to the Sony's jog-dial functionality found on their remotes.Cons:1. Too heavy.2. No built-in microphone.
brought this for my disabled son his other one broke. was really nervous about refurbished item, i never brought refurbished and knew that if i gave it to him and it did not work he would be unable to understand and think i was mean. but i thank amazon and seller for making my son happy he really loves the silver color the other ones(about 30 or more in his 15 years) were all black. looked alittle used but the works great. he looked at me like a was the best person in the world for getting this for him. thank you amazon. also remote works great no batteries so please make sure you have them. son gave it 3 claps and a spin.
I have had my player four about 4 months as a gift. i thought it was the greatest little gadget i owned. But two weeks ago it started acting up. At first, it would shut off by itself. Then it began making this annoying noise and not playing the music. The music would probably come on (if it felt like it) if i kept shutting it on and off several times. now it does not come on at all. absolutely no power- and no it isn't the battery. the item was great while it lasted (which wasn't very long) but it was not worth it.
I didn't see any reviews here that addressed Mac compatibility, so I thought I'd toss my hat in the ring....Prior to OS X 10.2.8, the GPU202 worked, but only at USB 1.1 speeds. Not very helpful, since I already have built-in USB 1.1 ports on my TiBook 400. I then installed the drivers for this device, and got mixed results. The bus was definitely running at USB 2.0 speeds, but I couldn't find a consistent way to remove the GPU202 from the slot without causing system instability. :( I decided that the card-removal hassle wasn't worth it, so the GPU202 sat in a drawer unused. :(Then along came the 10.2.8 update, and it was good. Now it works flawlessly, without the need for any extra drivers! (I uninstalled the IOGear driver before upgrading to 10.2.8.)This is all moot if you buy a new Apple system, as they all have USB 2.0 ports built in now. But for pre-USB2 PowerBook users, this card should work great. Also, I imagine that it will work fine in Panther, although I haven't had a chance to try that out....Here's the order of operations that I follow:1) insert GPU202 into slot.2) plug USB cable into GPU202.3) do whatever you need to do.4) unplug USB cable from GPU202.5) use menu item to "Power Off Card."6) remove card.
I bought this one for my Dad as a gift. He made some pictures for mom's birthday, but it totally disappointed me. The image quality is not what I read review from somebody else. I used different Pix format, but it was same. Too bad.I return the camera, and bought the Kodak EasyShare Cx7530, it is 5.0M Pix, but it is cheaper($199) than A85.I really enjoy this one, very easy to use and with much better quality pics than Canon A85.
I purchased this adapter when I discovered that my new MacBook Pro had a Firewire 800 port and my third party external back up drive (Maxtor) had the Firewire 400 connector! I plugged in the adapter and was immediately prompted by Time Machine to set up the backup of my new MacBook Pro. The Sonnet device works perfectly!
Sennheiser quality headphones. The only problem is the battery life and the functional range especially through doors and walls. It is also an open can so keep that in mind. Otherwise, a great pair of quality headphones with a reasonable price.
I really like using this kind of sleeve to organize CDs and DVDs because they fit into binders, making it very easy to keep media organized (if you alphabetize). The sleeves are well built. My only complaint is that they are quite tight, so it's difficult to put a CD booklet in the sleeve.
I tried my brother's Bose over the ear noise canceling headphones and was very impressed. They were out of my price range, so I started reading reviews of others. I chose the ATH-ANC7's because of the great ratings. I am not disappointed and the price was less than half of what my brother paid. I use them for exercising on an older and noisy Schwinn Airdyne, while mowing the lawn and even cutting firewood. They can block out the schwinn and dampen the Stihl so I can enjoy very clear music. The review I read about the Bose being a little better in reproducing the highs and the Audio-Technica being better at presenting a very clear bass response was accurate. The highs are just fine with the audio-technica, however. I have been using them for about a month and have not had to replace the AAA battery. The case and accessories were of a very high quality as well and I see with the quality of construction of the headphones that I can look forward to years of enjoyment.
Bought this fan to put in the 120mm slot on the haf x for graphics cooling.. I dont see why people say this is loud. I have it on high and its still not very loud, and cools very nice. Works great.
Very good buy for $20. Clarity and bass are very good. It has a very good sleek design. The volume controls are mounted on the side of the speaker are somewhat difficult to use. A volume knob would have been much better.
I had this mouse for 3 years. Very happy with it until the left click button starts to malfunction. Now every time I click, it double or triple clicks.Update: I took the mouse apart including the microswitches under the left mouse button. Wiggling the metal parts inside the microswitch (maybe aligning them) and putting all back together fixed the problem (at least for now).
While I admit I haven't gotten into any of the fancy stuff with this card, I purchased it last year to go in my new system when I started running Linux and I've never had a bit of trouble from it. I got this one because I didn't feel I'd be getting into any really heavy gaming, yet I wanted TV capabilities. Recently I got the TV tuner hooked up and it works great.
We originally purchased a Panasonic DMC-FZ50 to be an all-purpose family camera and were sorely disappointed. The D80 is everything that Panasonic's near-DSLR is not - fast, accurate, crystal clear. Whether an advanced user or a beginner simply wanting a highly performing auto mode, the D80 exceeds expectations.Paired with an appropriate lens, the D80's auto mode catches a flurry of high-speed, action photos of our toddler. The speed and accuracy have helped us catch more fleeting smiles and funny faces than we had been able to ever catch before. It seemed as though we were always a second late with our prior camera.I stopped short of a 5 star rating because the D80 does omit some nice features that the higher-end D200 offers. Specifically, the ISO and Wb settings atop the D200 help make experimentation (and learning) somewhat easier. But, nice as they are, the cost of the D200 made those optional for us. After a month with the D80 (and about 3000 photos), we don't miss them. New users shouldn't be intimidated and experts already understand that the Nikon name stands for quality. By the way, the Nikon site offers a great online tutorial for the D80 that does not exist for the D40s or D60. Buy it. You'll love it.
While i found the Canon Battery Grip BG-E3 slight over priced it is, now that I have it atool I would not use my Canon EOS Rebel Xt without. I was afraid that I would accidently be hitting the botton button accidently all of the time but now that i have it I discovered that doing so is all but impossible. The extended battery life in conjunction with the enhanced gripp and shooting and adjusting make this something i will not go without. Highly recommend it for anybody with a canon EOS Rebel xt. I have yet to find any downside to owning this product with the exception of the added weight which in my opinion is minimal and worth every ounce of it.
great my laptops boot files got corrupted and i used this to pull all of my info off of my 160gb Toshiba drive, my 320gb sea-gate 5400rpm 2.5inch, and my 320gb sea-gate barracuda from my desk top and it worked with a couple old ide drives to to rescue some music i haven't heard in ages although the power supply fried one of my 80gb ide drives but not enough to knock off a star and if you are having trouble with the device not showing up use ubuntu with it shows up every time( i have used with both ubuntu and windows 7)
True, I no longer have the ears of a 20 year-old, but to my aging ears the sound is really amazingly good. Good enough, in fact, that I use this machine more than my much larger, more expensive tuner. For the money, you can hardly go wrong. The styling is also wonderful. My 89 year-old father could figure out the controls on this machine with no difficulty. It's beautiful without any extra gimmicks often seen on boom boxes toted around by the teenage crowd. Good going, Sony!
This is my first pressure cooker and I really like it. For this price, it is a good choice for those who aren't sure if they will use it much. It is especially useful for vegetarians. Beans that normally take 2 hours to simmer in a sauce pan are done in 20 minutes in the pressure cooker. I was afraid to use it at first but there are safety features which should make you comfortable using it. As long as it is under pressure, you cannot open the top.Although I do like this product, it is overly large for my needs. If you just plan on cooking a cup or two of beans at a time, I would recommend getting the 4 qt version of this product. Because the pressure cooker is so fast, there's really no need to make large batches of things.
The sound is definitely cleaner, reveals more detail, and is more exciting to listen to than the old $150 Technics receiver I had--and at $280 it doesn't seem too pricey. I don't have anything else to compare it to so take take this review for what it is worth.On the downside -- the thing seems unnecessarily large, but you know that going in.
I am very disapointed with this product.The mouse reacts on every 3rd click.I am not alone who has this problem, so the only thing i can recommend to new customers: DONT BUY IT!It is almost unusable, and after problems with Creative SB Audigy, i am really not interested in any Creative product in the future.
I bought several different replacement cartridges for my epson printer. This one, like the others has performed as well as the manufacturers' cartridges for my purposes ( just printing email and articles of interest.). I found it entirely adequate. Does a good job.
Thinking about buying a Canon digital camera? Before you do, Google "Canon Powershot E18". Canon (and their customers) have been struggling for years to solve lens sticking issues that result in the dreaded E18 &lt;error> message and an unusable camera. Canon is in denial about it and people who have purchased Canon cameras are furious. Believe me, I am sitting here right now with a Canon Powershot SD450 with a stuck open lens and nothing I can do about it.
Just used my cordless phone for a 45 minutes teleconference with the speaker-phone on, battery indicator did not drop a bar! Used it the other day for a 80 minutes chat (without speaker-phone), same!The original battery that came with the phone showed sign of aging and could not endure 40 minutes talk. It did its job well for over 6 years and is time for retirement.
I ordered this product for it's color and Wifi capability. It arived with a crack in the body, would not print and could not be installed on my wireless network. Amazon is charging me to return it.
Compared to other photo frames I've seen / used this photo frame is the worst. The picture quality is horrible, the frame has none of its own storage and the operation of the frame is confusing. If you are comfortable with computers you should be fine, but I bought the frame for my parents and I know they'll never use it because of the fact that you can't just turn it on and pictures start playing.I would have returned it if I would have ordered it earlier and had time to buy a different one.Don't buy this item!
I love my NJB3. It's much better than its predecessor the NJB1. As long as you don't mind the relatively large size to other players (though it is still smaller than, say, a portable CD player), then there are many benefits including the fast transfer speed, long battery life, and large capacity for files. However, if you're thinking of buying one, check with the manufacturer for the correct list price....
It works. I use it daily. Does exactly what it says. Helped out tremendously. Good stuff here. Glad I could get it.
For starters, the first time I went to print something on the printer I couldn't get the black to work it was straeky and faint. I called tech support and talked to someone from another country and he walked me thru a few steps and it actually made it worse! He said he would send me a new toner cartridge, but who wants to wait? I think I will be returning the &quot;piece&quot; to target and buying the HP I had originally set out to buy! What a waste of my time! Not to mention if the window is open, look out it might blow away! This looks as cheap as it works!
- Slow- There are more noise that my old Hitachi.- From time to time I hear a Clink. It is the factory default.
I bought these headphones at Best Buy expecting some good sound quality, i was wrong. First off, the bass is far too much, it drownes out all other sounds, and ruins the overall quality. Also, the clips do not fit behind the ear. There is much slack, thus they do not stay on very well. The clips also bend easy.
I use my Handspring Visor and Stowaway portable keyboard everyday in school. I use the to do list and the datebook to keep track of all of the homework and assignments that are due. I then use the memo pad to get a head start on writing my essays or reports. Sometimes I'm already done with my work while other kids are still about half to three quarters done with the same assignment. Need to print something out? No problem, I just go home, hot-sync it, copy paste it into Word and make the neccesary changes. When I'm done I just print it out. Everybody else that wants to type out their report has to go home and then retype what they already handwrote. The portable keyboard was a life saver. Now I can spend half the effort and get twice the work done. I couldn't live a day without it.
Yes this router is cheap, but it does not function well. The main reason is that it does not support port-forwarding a key element of a router. I called tech support because port-forwarding did not seem to be working on the NR041, and they told me there was a bug that caused this malfunction. To make matters worse, there is no ETA on the patch for this major problem as Network Everywhere is concerned with their wireless products at this point. I sincerely urge people to skip this router and look for a better one.
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.
The Canon EOS Elan IIe offers something for everyone - from the expert to the beginner. It can be completely automatic, point-and-shoot, or you can make it completely manual or any combination in between. Canon has adjusted some of its dials from previous Elans to make it easier to make adjustments without looking at the top of the camera - very helpful when you're looking at a subject through the view.One thing that sets the Elan IIe from other camera is its eye control focus system. Three boxes are in the view finder. Look at any one of those boxes, the Elan flashes red, and the camera focuses on that spot. Look in between two of the boxes, and you focus the camera on whatever is between them. While this sounds very high-tech, its incredibly easy to use, works with glasses, and has pre-sets for up to three people since the the camera &quot;learns&quot; more about its user the more the person uses the system. I found this to be incredibly accurate and easy to use. It's useful when your framing a picture with the subject off center.The camera takes amazing pictures...I mean amazing. It's a great camera for a family - the beginner can use the point and shoot mode, and the family photographer can use all the manual configurations. It can be as simple or complex as you'd like with all the functionality and flexinbility you'll need.
I actually received a free mount with my projector but I thought this one looked more sturdy so I used this one.It's a very nice mount. It has a lot of parts in it that looked intimidating but if you install the mount per the instructions, it's a snap. I like it a lot and feel very confident about it holding my projector. I would recommend it.
This is a great value, I did some updates on this ibook, now I am running Mac OS X 10.5, with an 80GB hard and is running fabulous. Also I purchase a new battery, I can run it for almost 3 hours. It is great.
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
This thing is absolutley necesary, It not only adds more battery power, and a veritcal grip, shutter, av button and dial. But it also gives your rebel xt that professional feel that cameras 4 times more expensive have.
After reading reviews about plugs falling out of the adapter, we decided to buy just one and see for ourselves. My wife is a flight attendant who travels to London multiple times a month. She used it on her last trip with no problems. The US plug stayed in the adapter and the adapter stayed in the UK receptacle. I have no idea if she was lucky or they have improved their product recently but we just ordered five more for friends and relatives attending our son's wedding in the UK this summer.
Recently picked up a Palm Pre Plus and was looking for a way to play music in the car, both for local driving and long distance trips. After reading Random Bimms review (thanks again), I was sold on the iTrip. Everything seemed to be working well until about a minute into my first drive, when the iTrip shut off. I tried everything I could think of, turning up the volume all the way on the Pre, playing studio music, listening to the radio, after about a minute, I got the static of 87.9.After looking around on the net, I was close to returning the iTrip as I was unsuccessful in finding a good explanation on how to disable this feature, the only thing I found was to turn up the device volume. The volume solution was unfortunate as I enjoy listening to a variety of things, podcasts, music, books, etc and at full volume I received distortion more than quality volume, let alone it continued to shutoff. As a last ditch effort, I took the iTrip and my USB and spent a few minutes trying to troubleshoot the auto shutoff. What I found is that the with the Pre the iTrip shutoff regardless of the audio unless you HAVE THE PLAYER PLUGGED INTO THE iTrip WHILE PLAYING. After plugging it in, I was able to listen to various podcasts (Around the Horn, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me) as well as music, without the auto shutoff kicking in once. The iTrip is a great device, it is just unfortunate that Griffin didn't better explain the capabilities. However, for the price and now that the auto shutoff is disabled, this is likely the last transmitter I will ever need.In conclusion: International Mode + Disabling Auto Shutoff = Driving Enjoyment
This is a great deal. The Viking SD512MB provides a person with over 200 pictures, depending on the resolution of the pictures, for a great price. I used a Canon Powershot 400 Camera, and this card worked great for it.
You should think of this as a pair of good binoculars with the added bonus of taking digital pictures and 30 seconds of video - rather than a camera with good zoom (8x). The reason is that it does not zoom, it's fixed at the 8x optical magnification.Setting up and using the binoculars is very easy, much easier than a normal digital camera. It took me less than 5 minutes to get a good handle on how to use it...rather than an hour or two for most other digital camera. Taking photos and film is a snap. And the photos look really sharp.I wish it was a little smaller and sleeker, but other than that, I have no complaints. It's a great product that works perfect for watching sports, being in the outdoors, or even at a concert/opera.Highly recommend.
Fantastic sound comparable to much more expensive in-ear headphones. I had Bose in-ear headphones, and I like these much better (I paid $100 for Bose, $28 for Sennheiser). PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE LONG CORD FOR THE RIGHT EARPHONE GOES AROUND THE BACK OF YOUR NECK. Otherwise, the asymmetrical cord length will seem odd and a bit uncomfortable. Worn correctly, the around-the-back-of-the-neck design is much more comfortable and practical.
Great product that works the best. It smooths as well as curls and the heat settings allow the curls to stay
These headphones are kind of chintzy but they work okay. They are basically cheap earbuds with a thin metal loop soldered too the back to go around the ear. The Sony sport headphones provide much better sound quality and comfort (these don't seem to fit as snugly). However, the Sony sport headphones, the one with the plastic loop that goes around your ear, I've owned have never lasted for more than 7 months...hopefully these last longer.
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 have been using this peculiar design for over two years, for extended multi-hour dictations with Naturally Speaking and for Skype. I cannot say enough good about it. Strange as it seems when you first start with it, you soon forget that it is there...it is so lightweight, and nothing over your head. The MX500i has the extra cable provided to convert the 2.5 mm to USB. Perfect.
Verbatim 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 video I record onto these lasts and lasts. I have used these as discs to record video both with and without audio.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 record video 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 information stored on them. Don't store these discs, used or blank, in rooms that become very hot; this causes damage to any brand of this type of disc and you could lose your recorded video over time.There are three caveats that many other people note about any brand of this product: before you buy these make sure that your DVD burner drive can burn the Verbatim brand of DVD-R without any problems; otherwise you run the risk of getting way too many coasters at best in exchange for your money. Second, there's the "recording speed" issue. When you are burning video onto a blank disc using computer software, 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--ouch! If you need to label the discs, label its jewel case using a post-it note.Overall, Verbatim blank DVD-R discs store video reliably; and if you make sure your burner can handle these they will be very useful to you. 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" speed.
These headphones are comfortable and amazing for cancelling noise. I could not even hear my own voice! The sound reproduction is excellent. I also used the adapter for my iPod and it was super...
I absolutely love these cables. Super dependable. I travel all the time and so I needed a snagless cable that is CAT 6 andat the same time that can be inserted well, be snug, be dependable every time and also that can be removed from a wall or floor socket with ease. This is the cable !
I purchased this camera for my honeymoon in 2008. It did great for all the practicing before our trip in the pool. It worked for snorkeling in Aruba the first time we went in the water. The second time we went in the water to snorkel, it was full of water.Luckily, the memory card was not destroyed and I was able to salvage the pictures I had taken. The camera, on the other hand, was damaged beyond repair. We did not have a digital camera for the rest of our honeymoon, and we had to depend on disposable cameras for the rest of our trip.Upon our return home, I contacted Olympus and arranged for a warrantee repair. Olympus replaced all the insides to the camera, but reused the case. The next trip we took, I took along the camera. It filled with water again on the third time we used it! The only difference is it is out of warrantee and we can not get it repaired.I will not be buying an Olympus camera again. I will stick to Canon's and get a waterproof housing next time.The bragging points of this camera seemed to good to be true. It turns out I was right.
I bought this tablet for a specific job without reading the reviews here first. I'm on a Mac, and at first couldn't get the tablet to be recognized, and all the software that comes with it is for Windows, so I went to the site and downloaded the available driver. Everything almost worked, except that it would take a full 3-4 minutes or more for Photoshop to process even the simplest of lines drawn with the pen, but not with either the tablet mouse or my trackball. I wrote an email to customer service, and not expecting much, requested an RMA to return the tablet.A representative emailed me today with a brand new updated driver that hasn't made their site yet, and now the tablet works perfectly! I've even cancelled the RMA!
I read the earlier review but bought it anyway-- it was worth the risk, and it attached fine for me. Unfortunately, the stick-on cap-keeper lost its stickiness and the cap dropped the first time I took it anywhere. Maybe it was just old. It's a great idea -- too bad it didn't work.
the product worked when I first received it, and when I tried a few days later I couldn't get it to operate. Was going on vacation and didn't have time to see if I could return it, but was unhappy I didn't have it for my trip.
This is my third Cirque Touchpad! I absolutely LOVE it! I initially purchased the first one because I have small hands and the mouse just felt too bulky in my small hand .. when I got the first Touchpad I found it SO easy to use and convenient I just never even considered going back to a mouse when I purchased new computers. Then as I started to have rotator cuff pain AND surgery .. it was a life saver! It was a really wonderful method because as the pain evolved the Touchpad was easy on the shoulder .. then in time with the surgery I could easily switch to the other hand without much effort when I had surgery on the bad shoulder .. and I am NOT ambidextrous!I would recommend the Touchpad to anyone looking to avoid damage to hands/wrists/shoulders .. you may be young today .. but with the years of wear and tear on your body with computer use .. you may be amazed at how quickly that gorgeous body of yours may wear out .. really! Take it from someone your grandmother's age! Who is STILL pretty gorgeous! (According to Grandpa!)
I am really satisfied with this product. Fits well in my car and so easy to setup. Sound quality is good. Shipping was promised in 3-5 days but it took some 8 days to reach me.
the battery charging process and, even worse, the screen with lower than expected performances from a cam of this range. Overall, I would suggest it but get a 4GB card so that you can take many pics at the maximum resolution.No reason to get a 10.1 MP camera and take pics at lower resolutions to save space even if sooner or later you will want to compress the pics to send\store unless you want to print them on an A2 or zoom in enough to see the nose hair.
These speakers work beautifully. i've had them for a while now in my '99 Toyota Corolla and havent had a complaint.
First of all, I used to be a Netgear fan. WGR614, just like MR814 has the exact set of features I ever needed. Unfortunately, the product died (now it would not even power up - even though I've got a surge protector) a month after I've got it. Shipped it to the RMA center overnight, and haven't got back for three weeks. Keep calling them every other day, and every time they say that the product was on backorder, but they will ship it overnight today. Needless to say, they don't keep their word.Lesson learned.
I received these headphones with great anticipation developed by all the Hype I have read here. Initally I plugged them in to my I-Pod just to get an inital feel. As expected, not bad on the bass. I let them burn in all night, recharged and tried again. I went back and forth between the V' and my Shure E3"s. Back and forth, back and forth. I wanted to make sure I was giving equal chances to both sets of Buds with different songs and different EQ settings. I believe I have done that now. I have come to the conclusion that I simply dont know what other people on this review is listening to. The V's cant hold a candle to the Shure E3's. The mids and the high ends were harsh when present on some songs and flat on others. You couldnt get the same volume out of the V's either. Cranking on them only increased their weaknesses. The Shures were pretty steady. I admit some tunes show the low end weakness from time to time in the Shures, but oveall, I'll stay with the E3's. I guess you get what you pay for. These V's are overpriced as you can get as much sound as a pair of $40 Phillips out of Best Buy. This is what my son has. I compared those too. Lesson learned, you cant market quality. I'm going to go for a set of Shure E4's. I gave the V's to my son as a spare set.
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!
The Sounddock fits perfectly into the case, as it should. It is snug enough that there is no room for the soundock to move even slightly. It has nice spaces for the ipod, the remote and the cords. If you are going to get a case, definitely get this one.
this is the first KVM switch that i have found that allows you to connect two computers that use USB ports for the mouse and keyboard that actually works!one note however to gamers, if you are using a USB keyboard such as the Saitek that has a game pad attached to it you will lose the use of it as it does not recognise it.
I've had these for a few years now. I have used them as permanent desktop speakers and as portable speakers for my laptop. In both cases, these speakers have performed very well. They provide good range, are plenty loud, and the construction and durability are very high quality. I have had friends ask where the sub-woofer is while watching a movie or listening to music.They aren't easily portable in a bag because of their weight, but I stick them in a small Rubbermaid clear tote along with the power cord and other electronic goodies for my laptop. They make superb Ipod speakers (better than any of the dedicated systems I've heard) via the 1/8" audio cord; you'll just have a few wires to deal with. I've looked for a long time since my purchase for speakers that beat these...and nothing under $200 bucks sounds better.
I got one to "play with" around the house the monitor from my office. Love the thing! The most difficult part was poking the hole in my firewall (Linksys) but that was really simple too. I don't need sound or panning capability so this is great. Pics are fantastic. If it has a drawback it is that the zoom in the Java mode flickers but that would probably work out with some tinkering. I plan on putting in 3 or 4 more of these as security monitors and to observe the wildlife around the house during the day. See my pics I have posted.
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.The video quality is great in good and poor light. The only complaint I have is a minor problem with the initial auto-focus time taken IF lighting isn't steady. If you turn the camera on in an area where light may fluctuate (night time on a busy street, clouds rolling away from a bright sunset etc) it can take up to 5 to 7 seconds to start clearing up with auto-focus. 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. This is not a huge problem and extreme circumstances are necessary to duplicate the issue.Night shot is good. The only issue I have with it is the same issue I have with most dark-shooting cameras -- it &quot;centers&quot; the light. It almost appears as if you are shining a green flashlight into the dark. You then get a circular fade off into the corners where the intended film target cannot be seen. The &quot;Super Night Shot&quot; feature is worthless. The sample rate is so slow and the video so unfocused 75% of the time that this feature could have been left away. I will say that the regular night shot is crisp and clear as opposed to snowy / grainy like other digital camcorders.The zoom is steady and crisp. The microphone does, however, pick 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 good on this. It picks up all the sound you want and keeps the unwanted background sound to a minimum. If you think it needs work you can purchase the external microphone kit or use your own mic plugged into the external mic port.I also purchased the Sony starter kit that included an extra battery and a very nice Sony carying case. The extra battery is nice as it is with almost any device. You can charge one battery while using the other. I recommend purchasing this accessory kit to keep your camera nice and protected, as well as giving you the extra battery. I also recommend that you purchase an external charger for your battery. I purchased a battery kit that allows me to plug the battery in the car charger or at home in a standard outlet. It's a wonderful option to have. If you are going to be filming for an extended period of time, consider purchasing at least one extra battery and the charger.The 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.This brings up my next point. If you want to do good video editing I recommend the low-priced Sony DV Editing Kit that can be bought online or at any electronics store. The kit is called EZ Editor. At the time of this writing, I was able to purchase my kit at a local store for $89 (MSRP: $99). The kit gives you an interal PCI two-port firewire card, a firewire cable, and Pinnacle Studio 7 SE. The software is excellent (much better than the MGI software provided with the camera itself). The installation of the card is easy, the software is simple and has a multitude of features and is 100% compatible with the camera.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.In summary, I think the camera is great. I think you should purchase the following accessories:- Battery Charger- EZ Editor DV Editing Kit- Carying Case * Can be purchased in a kit- Additional Battery * Can be purchased in a kitEach 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 carying case, the manual fits snug into the front pocket. Keep it there and reference it.Lastly, I recommend buying this somewhere that you can get a warranty. 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!
I like this printer.It is quieter then my older mp750 and is also faser.Canon Pixma MP530 Office All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer
I just hit six years with my speakers and so far they have been the best speakers that I have ever owned. Bar none. The only issue that I have noticed is that when I turn the volume knob, the speakers will fade out a little and get crackly like there is a bad connection. Its been doing this for about two years now.Otherwise these speakers look great, and sound amazing. Sub is excellent as well.I would definitely purchase them all over again. I agree with other that the build quality on the connections is all a bit flimsy, hence the 4 stars.
Considering the price, this monitor can not be beat. It is exactly as described and works very well. It has a clear and bright picture.
Of course I'm a fan of Sennheiser Headphones, and I'm also a fan of frugality. So, when my search turned up a refurbished pair for $20 less than I anticipated spending, I couldn't resist trying them out. When they arrived, I couldn't tell they were pre-owned at all. They still have about 60 hours of playing before really wearing in, but they already sound truer than any other headphones (in the less-than-arm-and-a-leg price range) I've experienced. 100% satisfied!
I purchased 3 of these cameras at about $50 each along with the Q-See 4 Channel PCI card. It includes a nice long 60ft of cable. The power is run through the same thin cable so you just need the AC adapter connected at the source (ie your PC or DVR). The AV cable is not BNC - it uses your typical RCA Yellow/Red/White cable for video/power/audio (mono), in that order. The resolution is also only a somewhat low 380 lines of resolution - but the price is also a somewhat low $50. :)The idea was to use them for outdoor day/night video surveillance - just to keep on eye on things. The problem is that they have an absolutely horrible picture quality. Even if you want to see what's going on, it is barely acceptable. And if you plan on recording - don't waste your time.2 of the 3 cameras were actually defective. 1 camera had a red tint out of the box. The 2nd camera would never get out of night vision mode. The last camera worked "as designed." It just wasn't designed very well. I even tried using it at close range and indoors, no luck. If you have very good lighting, no glare at the camera, etc - it should work "OK."The problem is that you are going to have various lighting conditions and the camera needs to adapt. Even night vision is useless. Anything beyond 4 or 5 ft and it's just a blur. Night vision is also in B&W; - which is typical of most night vision cameras.Pros:* Inexpensive* Can record audio* Nice long A/V cable* 6mm Lense for a wide viewing angleCons:* Low reliability* Poor picture quality* Limited night vision range* Can't really be used for surveillance or monitoring.While this is a cheap day/night camera, if it doesn't work as advertised, I simply cannot recommend it. Perhaps if you could find it really cheap and use it in a well lit indoor area, it might be worth considering. My suggestion is to simply step up to the higher-end q-see camera that DOES work - it just costs twice as much. :)
I do commercial work for hotel advertising. Already own a Rebel 8MP, but having two bodies eliminates changing lenses so often. Why the Canon? Least digital noise in higher ISO settings, durable body, very user-friendly settings.This XTi has a quick change on point of focus and a larger LCD viewer which I like. In the nearly 3 yrs of using my first Rebel, I haven't found much about these cameras I don't like. The one thing I miss, that I had with my G series Canon point & shoot, is a preview of my shots in a tip-out LCD viewer.That being said - it's a great camera for the money. - Ed Plimpton, Xact Image Photography
I was very happy with the product and also the fast delivery time! Great price! Works great!
I finally splurged on this pallet (well, at least I got my boss too!) and it's well worth it. I am still getting used to it and it will take some time, but it lets you do great things in Illustrator (well, in other programs too, but I am an Illustrator snob!). Artistically speaking, it will allow me to do illustration with more of a natural feel, rather than mechanical. Body mechanics wise, I'm hoping to split up the time with the tablet and my Kensington mouse to keep any reprtitive stress injuries away.
The whole point of this case for me was the ability to hang it off the back of a car seat so my daughter can watch videos in the car. Unfortunately, the way the straps are configured, it won't hang properly. So, useless.
i bought this antenna to replace a uhf/vhf. even with a booster it worked no better. i rate it a zero. i am 50 miles from the transmitters and i onlygot two channels--same as old antenna. i hope i can get a refund. this is an expensive coat hanger!
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
It works. I'm using it to transfer digitized slide film images from a Nikon scanner and am getting clean, sharp images. It's not an absolutely tight fit so care must be taken, particularly with the Nikon's thick Firewire cord, to keep the plug centered in the socket -- bumping the cord can cause a loss of connection. But if you set things up right, it won't budge on its own. And you can't beat the price!
Love my speakers. I use them with my computer and stream a radio station every day and they have great sound. With Bose you can't lose.
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.
an excellent remote with a powerful memory capacity. Very flexible and programmable. Also, the IR signal itself is very strong compared to a standard remote supplied with a component. I have tried various "universal" remotes and this is the best one I have used.
I previously purchased the matching center and bookshelfs and was very pleased with the sound of those. When I saw that Electronics Expo was selling these through Amazon for under $150 a pair including shipping, I could not pass it up. It is almost impossible to find floorspeakers for less than that and usually they are poor quality. Having already been exposed to the Advent Heritage line, I knew these were of very good build quality.I have to say that these are one of the few speakers that are actually worth their retail price of $400 a pair. The sound quality is excellent with a nice full range and great imaging. I am extremely happy with this purchase.
I originally bought this due to the price point and didn't realize how good it was until I hit the road. Easy to change views using the click wheel and back button. Unit only has three buttons. Other reviews really fill in the other details. My only complaint is one-way streets don't show up. I wan a unit I can drive anywhere with and not get lost. Being told to turn down a one-way doesn't help. It does recalculate your route very quickly so you can just go to the next street and you'll get there.
I recently purchased the Sennheiser RS-110 Wireless Headphones only to find it still needed re-manufacturing when I received it. It seems the power plug in the base unit was malfunctioning and would not power it up. Suggest that you be prepared for such a failure if you purchase this item.The concept of the unit seemed great and I was very disappointed not to be able to experience how the unit might work.
A very nice mounting system. My only beef was I needed different length bolts than came with the mount. Once I figured that out, I had the TV up on the wall in a matter of minutes. They sell this exact unit at Best Buy for $250.00 bucks.
Before buying this great innovation, please do consider the following:1. The mouse was designed to be used without a surface. Yes, it can also be used on a surface with its optical sensor. But the designers of this product shaped the mouse to be held comfortably in the air instead of on a desk. The slim design of the mouse with large buttons makes it a bit unnatural when used on a surface. However, it fits perfectly in the hand when held in the air. So, before buying the gyration, please do keep in mind that the designers meant for this product to be used WITHOUT a surface most of the time.2. After doing a ton of research online, I have found that this is the only wireless input device (besides remotes) that has a range over 10 ft. In my apartment, I was able to use both devices, keyboard and mouse, as far away as 22-23 feet from the base. Originally I was losing connection at about 19 feet. After placing the base at a higher location, I was able to achieve almost 23 feet range.Many people complain that the mouse is uncomfortable on a desk. Well, as I stated above, it is not designed to be used on a desk by the computer or else why would the long range be necessary.If you do a quick search or look on Logitech's web site, you will find that most wireless/cordless input devices' range is only 6 feet. Why? because they are designed for the main purpose of reducing clutter.The gyration product is designed to be used far away from the desktop computer. Since you will be more than 8-15 feet away from your desktop computer, you will not be able to really see your monitor.Keep in mind that this product is to be used in conjunction with a computer hooked up to a big screen TV or a projector.3. The compact keyboard is okay. The keyboard is the reason I am not giving this product 5 stars. The keyboard layout can be improved. It is supposed to be like a laptop keyboard. For some strange reason, gyration did not mimic laptop keyboard layouts.Just compare the layout of the gryation keyboard layout to any laptop keyboard, you will immediately notice the differences.The most annoying one is the &quot;function&quot; key being at the bottom left corner instead of the &quot;ctrl&quot; key. The two should be flipped.I type between 65-80 words per minute on normal keyboards. The gyration keyboard does slow me down a bit, but I do find too hard get used to.Definitely think about getting the full sized keyboard instead.So...IF you are looking for a wireless input device to REDUCE CLUTTER, do NOT buy this product.IF you are going to be using a wireless input device on a desk near your desktop computer or laptop more than 85% of the time, do NOT buy this product.Do buy this product if you are planning to hook up your desktop computer to a big screen TV and sit back on a couch.This is the best product to set up a computer in the living room without having to mess up your living room look. The desktop computer can be hidden away without a monitor.The mouse response is fast. It does take some practice to get a hang of it. But remember this is the ONLY full functioning pointing device that can be used in mid-air with long range.The mouse and keyboard uses the same base station. Zero conflicts when using both devices at the same time in terms of interferences or slow down.Let me stress again to all of you looking for wireless input devices. If you are going to be using your wireless input devices on a desk near your computer, DO NOT buy the gyration. You will hate it. You should consider products from Logitech which makes great input devices in my opinion.If you are going to be using the wireless input device without a surface and far away from your computer, this is the perfect and only solution for you.
I bought this camera a few weeks ago and am very pleased with it. When I was looking at digital cameras I wanted a nice optical zoom and wanted something a little bigger than all the tiny ones that are out. It is shaped nicely and fits well in my hand.I haven't got a chance to play with all the different settings but the basics work very well. The battery life seems decent to me, but I would reccomend recharables to save money in the long run.I have two 128 MB memory cards which hold about 130 pictures each at its highest resolution, which is enough for me. It comes with a 16 MB one, but I haven't touched it.I do wish it had an optical view finder instead of a digital one.. it can be hard to see in a bright area, but it isn't impossible to use. Also, some kind of image stabilizer would have been a nice add on but it isn't too hard to get a clear shot while zoomed in all the way.Overall, it is a very nice camera and I would recommend it.
The item requires the dc outlet in your car to be located in a spot that is convienent for your iPod. There is no cord which does not allow you to operate the iPod from any seat. While this is fine for some vehicles, this is unusable for other vehicles, such as minivans where the outlets are on the floor in in hidden areas.
We really love this camera. We have been wanting one of those really nice Nikon cameras for a while and finally were prepared to spend over $1000 for one. I did a lot of research and found I actually liked this one for about $400 cheaper. I couldn't be more pleased with its functionality. I am not a professional so I don't know a lot about cameras but for me it works great and the picture quality is amazing!
This film is perfect. That's all there is to it! No defects, just super fresh film. I'd buy from again, but I'm glad that Polaroid is going to be making a comeback next year!
Followed all directions ... connect two PCs ... to one printer and it simply does not work!It deserves zero stars. Not only do I hate it, I hate that I have to take it back!Move along and continue in your search for something that works.
Looks great and feels great and not a bad price. Can't ask for more.
I used XE102 and WGX102 earlier and they worked great until the WGX102 burned out -- I went through that course a couple of times then gave up -- recently, I tried again since I have a house that I can't get signal to certain rooms with Linksys repeater due to distance but this time around I installed brand new units and they didn't work at all -- I tried everything I could to make them work but to no avail -- I couldn't figure out if it didn't work because I have new router (WRT54G) or if it was that new Netgear just didn't work -- finally, I realized that I was plugging the XE102 off of the UPS power panel and the WGX102 off of the non-UPS power panel (the house has two separate wiring systems, with one backed up with Uninterruptible Power Supply) while the other is only supplied by the power company -- when I moved them to the same circuit, everything worked great. Lesson learned is that isolated power wiring systems prevent the units from working properly. I now have Linksys repeaters and Netgear equipment all working fine. (By the way, I would change the rating I gave unit to 5 stars but I can't seem to get back to star rating as I am updating my review)
I am ok with tech stuff, but not great. This arrived quickly, was affordable, and blends in well with the house. I set it up myself, really quickly, with no trouble. Worked well for over 2 years now.
Very nice gadget - I can lay on the sofa across the room and control everything. I have my computer hooked up to my big screen tv and I love it. No other wireless keyboard compares. Well built and the touch screen works great. Don't order this from Amazon though...I tried three times and each order was cancelled after a week or more. I ended up ordering from MWave, and got a better price and they actually had it in stock. I got it very fast and am thrilled about that. Thanks MWave!
I'll admit it, at first I was a bit skeptical about buying one of these. But after reading the reviews, went ahead with the purchase. I am so glad that I did! This thing pounds like a pair of 12's. I have mine in a 2cf box with a 3" port that is 7.75" long. The excursion (Xmax) on these things is unbelievable. It looks to be at least 2". I'm getting three more so I can put four in a box so as to wire them down to 1 ohm with a 2000 watt amp and truly see what they can do. I will post back and let you know how it goes. My kids say they can here me comin from five blocks away. That's with just one of these!P.S. this is my wife's account. I go by "Big O".
Saved over $150 by going with this lens. It is very sharp. Having a 28-300mm on a Alpha is fantastic.
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!
This is my first handheld and it is everything I thought it would be and more. Very fast HotSync operations (USB). Totally expandable. Cons: instructions only on CD, Not compatible with Palm.com upgrades.
I have a C7280 Photosmart printer and it utilizes 6 of these cartridges. While the print quality is incredible so is the price. I wish the cartridges were bigger and less expensive. It seems like an extraordinary waste of resources to pack such a tiny amount of ink into this package. It seems quite obvious that HP cares more about ridiculous profits than the environment.
My digital camera burns up batteries like crazy so I decided to invest. To me it was between Duracell and Energizer with Duracell winning because it was cheaper. I have tried this and love it. Usually I can only take a handful of pics and my batteries are dead. I snapped pics for 2 days and my battery light still shows green. I am seeing I will save a lot of battery money and totally recommend this product.The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is the fan is really loud on the machine.
Used the Metra 99-7505 to install a Kenwood stereo into the wife's 2003 Mazda Miata and it fit like a glove. Matches good to the exisiting molding and definitely is needed. Please note that the main frame and pocket holder is all one piece. For me it didn't make a difference.
These speakers perform remarkably well for their size and price. Brookstone makes a large, flat speaker which is slimmer than this product, but is mono. These speakers put out meaningfully stereo sound, the hinged speakers allowing for surprisingly sensitive adjustments. I recommend this product and rate it 4.5 stars.
I used this for installing a 4 channel amplifier in my vehicle. Good quality wire and a great price. It was just the right length for 2 runs in my GMC Crew Cab truck with a little left over.
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 purchased one of the GARMIN NUVI 270 GPS's for my wife. Of course I had to test it so that I could "teach" her how it works. I was so impressed that I bought one for my son, and then realizing that I was missing out on all the fun I bought one for me. All three of the GPS's work great, easy and simple to use, and now we wonder how we ever got along without them. I have had other GPS's and have not been impressed. This one impresses me. I think they should be standard issue for anyone with a driver's license. Great product, exceptional price, tremendous value.
I like these headphones, but I wish they could do more to isolate the outside noises. These headphones on sale are a great buy for anyone looking to replace their crappy ipod headphones or any other garden variety crappy headphones with ones that are sensibly priced and do a good job of delivering the sound to your ears.
I have only had for 1 day, set up was easy and print quality is geat so far. I wrote because I needed tp refute an earlier review which said memory cards above 512mb could not be read. This is untrue, I popped in my 1gb sd card and the printer showed all photos and was able to print with no problem (without the computer).
I wanted to love this device. It's open-source, it plays everything, and it even sports some sharp design. Under the hood, however, it's simply not that powerful.Although the unit detected and connected itself to the network easily, streaming playback was simply unacceptable. The video never stuttered, but that apparently came at the expense of keeping the audio in sync.Standard-def AVIs would go in and out of sync at random. HDTV-quality recordings would get progressively worse, until the audio was de-synced by several full seconds. Testing the network connection with a laptop showed no problems - full 100Mbps speed. Upgrading the OSD firmware - a pleasantly simple task - made no difference.Streaming content from your home network is one of the advertised features of the OSD, so I don't feel I was asking anything above and beyond. I wanted a small, effective set-top box to stream media, but the OSD simply didn't deliver.
Bought for my DS, plugged it in, and I was glad to see the charging light went on.After about 30 seconds however, the charging light went off, and I could not get it to go back on.Asked for a replacement, hoping for the best.
These are good headphones. They do not slip. The only con is that the colors are very bright and i feel it odd.
This is by far the best camera I had -digital one I meant. It is perfect for those who want to take great pictures, easy to used. Camera for those who want to click and get it. My fast review list1. Perfect size2. Great and bright display3. Takes pictures quickly - press and shot.4. Take amazing videos -this is not the main feature but I didn't expect those great videos from a small camera -not professional but great to be shared.5. Easy to use6. Accelerometers included -means camera detects the photo direction -you don't have to rotate them.
Despite being advertised as a "replacement" cap, the cap doesn't fit very well and isn't like the original cap at all.
This is the second Microsoft case I purchased. The construction is like no other, I have not seen a sleeve that is as strong or durable as this one. Flying with a computer in the case is easy and your computer is always secure. My only problem was that the case was a little big for my 15.4 inch computer, but that is not the sleeve's fault.
We installed these on our deck and love them! You cannot beat the sound quality for the price. The sound is very, very clear. However, the spring loaded wire clamps in the back of the speakers are of cheap construction. The spring is not strong and does not lock the wire into place too securely. Other than that, no complaints. Excellent speakers, bought 2 pair!
Most if not all the positive reviews were from when this product was $125. Now the price is up to $190 and actually this product has been discontinued and replaced by the ANC-7b. Not sure what the difference is but the 7b is also at the $190 price point.Was good value when I got them considering I paid $125 a little less than a year ago. Just as good as my friend's Bose (not sure which one but it was the big over ear model).But, over time, a buzzing in the right earphone has gotten worse and worse. For example, with noise cancellation on but no music playing, when the pilot is talking over the loudspeaker, the right earphone produces crackling buzzing noise which follows the pilot's voice, almost like an echo. When listening to acoustic music or soft jazz, can definitely hear the buzz as well. Don't know about you but this noise drives me crazy. Rock music I think drowns out the buzz so less of an issue. As I googled this a bit, this seems like a common flaw (or feature?).I had the Brookstone's before which I bought based on a friend's recommendation. What a piece of junk. Based on the reviews here, Panasonic or the Denon seem ok but all are really pricey now, on par with the Bose perhaps making it less "overpriced." I thought there must be a decent value alternative as I can't get myself to buy the Bose which I still think is overpriced. But maybe based on quality assurance, the Bose are okay.
When I plugged this into my computer and turned it on, it caused my computer to reboot by itself every 12 minutes or so. I tried everything to find out what was causing that to happen and how to fix it to no avail. I still haven't figured out why it kept shutting down and restarting my Mac and now I'm S.O.L. because I can't return it to Amazon without the styrofoam packing material that came inside the box (which I threw out)- a dumb rule. A complete waste of my money. If you have a Mac OS X, don't waste your time or money like I did!
Someone gave me a left over piece of laminate which worked beautifully. The paper peeeled off cleanly, the plastic was thick and strong.And the name Avery was on the back. So I looked up Avery on line and ordered my own roll. It is defective. It won't peel off, paper tears, plastic tears.All the rolling tricks don't work. I WANT TO RETURN IT AND GET A ROLL WHICH HAS THE QUALITY I EXPECTED BUT DON'T KNOW HOW. Maybe the original product is good but quality control is lousy and I am ruining my art pieces trying to deal with it. Judith
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 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.
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.)
I have a similar Toshiba 47LZ196 that I paid $3499.99 for in Dec. 2006 that is just under 1 year and 2.5 months old and the panel ($3400.00) crapped out on me. After being informed by multiple Toshiba reps that I was in the window to receive assistance I was informed NOTHING would be covered and I was responsible for the cost of the part and repairs. What a joke for a higher end flat panel. One year and almost $4000.00 down the old crapper. Such a shame since I really liked that tv.
I like this adjustable field sensor for an addition to a car alarm I was very easy to plug in during the install.
The idea of buying cable connectors is not and exciting prospect. However, it is much easier when they give you lots of colors to choose from and every lengthunder the Amazon sun.I think this is terrific!
I first tried the iTrip for my Ipod and wasn't impressed. There was too much static and the least little touch caused noise. I've been much happier with the Transpod. I don't know if it's because it is plugged into something metal in the dash or what but the reception is much better, and it makes a nice dash mount holder.
The card failed to recognize the RAID array. I spent 10-12 hours scouring the internetfor answers. I found a lot of other issue people were having. At the time this cardwas ordered it was shown a Mac supported card for a PCIe slot Mac tower.Then in just a couple of weeks the card disappeared from HighPoint's Mac website.Also the downloads for newer drivers also were gone. After another 3 weeks ofa futile attempt at calling and emailing HighPoint support with no responseAmazon stepped up to the plate and let me return it.I would tell anybody buying a HighPoint product to be very careful as the supportfrom the maker is apparently non-existent.
I like it, it works well presently. though makes little sound when we on it, Its good device to use audio cassette player
I love this remote when it works. It synchs automatically and makes my life easier.But buyer beware. I know two others (besides myself) that have this device, and one can't use it anymore after he dropped it on the floor, and the other has had to piece his back together.Mine stopped working altogether.
After 9 months of use, the right headphone earpiece broke at its swivel connection at the headband. The swivel joint is only .25 inches in diameter and each headphone earpiece is massive compared to the strength and durability needed at this skinny hollow plastic joint. When the phones are rotated for storage, there is no guard to prevent a large lever arm to apply force and bend this joint with any movement. The soft carrying bag offers no real protection. After a number of cycles of use, stress fatigue in the plastic (like metal fatigue) sets in and then ...... SNAP one of your headphone earpieces is dangling by its wire.As an analogy, I offer the example of those plastic model airplanes, you might have made as a kid. To get the individual parts, you bent the pieces back and forth until they snapped off from their molded plastic branches...same principle, but in this case, it results in headphone failure.
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...
This calculator is great for higher math level classes.If you are planning to use in high school, it'll be kind of harsh to learn all the functions and restricted to use on AP test of Calculus, but you might still want to have this amazing tool for your own reference and working station at home! and use it in college later! Remember, more time you spend with your calculator, faster, correctly you are going to use at its full maximum strength!!
After reading the reviews in consumer reports I decided to purchase the Canon PIXMA MP530. I'm glad I did! It does everything well. I love the size and it's shape. It fits well on my desk, and now I can get rid of my other scanner and Fax machine :)
I have been looking for headphones for running... took a chance on these because of all the reviews. They are fantastic. I love customer feedback on Amazon!
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. By the way, if you are just using this for a home network, pick out the Netgear hub combo that gives you the most stuff for the cheapest. I have bought at least 3 different ones and the all provide the same functionality as far as I can tell. It is just that sometimes they come with one more port, or an extra cable, or multiple speed compatibilities.
I got the Epson R3000 last year. The prints are good when the printer works. Unfortunately, it doesn't work much of the time. In additon, the ink cartridges are very expensive and do not last long. Don't buy this printer.
Hard to say really how long or how many colored pictures these really are capable for. My last cartridge seem to last not nearly as mentioned in the desription. Oh well.
I was at first apprehensive as to whether or not the Sandisk memory card would be right for my Cannon camera but my fears evaporated when it arrived on time in pristine condition, and worked like a charm. Great product, great price, great service!
If you own an external flash you probably know that one of the great things about it is bouncing it off walls and ceilings to achieve a soft and more balanced light effect, unlike direct light on your photo subject. Well, if you don't know, then look it up right away! it upgrades indoor photos by a factor of about zillion...But the problem with bouncing is thatA) you don't always have the right wall to bounce from - it may be too far (or too high if it's a ceiling) or it may be dark or the direction is not what you expect andB) if you change the way you hold the camera from landscape to portrait of the other way around you are likely to need to re-tilt the plash which is annoying.This simple and reasonably priced gadget fixes BOTH issues. No longer bouncing, just put this on your flash and tilt it 45 degrees (or even directly at your subject if you're using ETTL) and you're done. The only caveat is that it reduces the light level but I didn't think it was an issue with photos i've taken so far.Unlike some other diffusers, this one simply goes on top of your flash and is tight enough to stay there. no adapters needed.
This is a great power supply.. especially for the price.. and has teh 8pin cpu connector... very clean cables.. and looks great in my clear case... the blue led is not too overpowering... FANTASTIC buy and free shipping!
Used this cable to connect my Dell laptop to my HDTV and it worked perfectly. Amazon sells the cable at a great price and the quality is excellent.
Does exactly what its supposed to. Small, amd looks cool. What more do you need?
This switch works fine and does what it's supposed to do. The one I received is all black, and there is another listing for it on Amazon.I don't get the negatives I've read here. Someone said it gets hot. Well, where are you keeping it? It's a simple little digital switch that doesn't create any heat...maybe a slight watmth.Another said something about it being cheap, plastic junk. It's actually a very good quality piece of equipment at a very good price. I guess if it's not a huge, heavy, expensive thing they perceive it as being cheap.There was also a complaint about cutomer service. I'll admit I have not had to call Linksys cutomer service for years, but the 2 or 3 times I have, they are the best. Imagine, actually getting a human person on the phone and walking you through everything you need.Bottom line: Qulity product. Good price. I wish I needed more of these little things...there almost fun to buy and plug all your gadgets in.And oh yeah, very easy and simple "plug and play" installation.Ok. For those that insist that nothing is perfect, my only design change would be to eliminate some of the indicator lighting on the front. There are about 15 little lights on there. My "office" area already looked like Christmas at night with all of the LEDs shining off of everything from my computer to the phone to the clock and everything else. Now there are many more colorful lights.
I received this through amazon best ever i think in my view now when you get this player it will be very confuseing to you and you have to read the manual (very short) browse through it figure some stuff out on your own the senstivity is very sensitive. I put mine on low it's great you just have to have patience and learn it. It's so great i love it i bring it to work DON"T EVEN CARE what my boss says i blast it in my ears and do my job :-) Window Media Player 11 beta is the best to rip songs onto and the best dvd ripper to use would be MAGIC DVD RIPPER it's easy , fast , so great. I couldn't be more happier than anything with this player it's my new g.f LMAO !!! it's definately an ipod killer everybody ask is that an ipod i said mistake it for that again i'll beat you with an ipod cause this is way better.
I bought 3 pairs for about 20/per since I am always losing or washing them. I don't like the asymmetrical ear cord length (the right ear cord is much longer) but it would probably be a benefit for someone that wears their player on their left arm. Sound fine, seem durable so far (have been washed once, lol) and fit.
NEW:-Thinner-Square-Aluminum-Clip instead of lanyard-Docked USB instead of strait plug-Slightly lighter-Available in new colorsGOOD:-Very compact-Great looking design and button layout-Excellent sound quality-Much more durable (and less flimsy, I always felt like I'd break my old shuffle in half if I sat on it)-No external cap to loose-Clip is very useful-iTunes SyncBAD:-No battery life improvement (still 12 hours)-Still no screen-Clip is a little stiffer than I'd like-Cheap headphones-Still no FM tuner, mic, voice record, or line-in-No accessories for it that aid in your workouts, yet (like the Nano)-1GB is the largest capacityBOTTOM LINE: At a price point impossible to ignore, this excellent sounding MP3 player continues Apple's great line of electronics. The perfect starter player or for workout enthusiasts. For those looking for a great compact MP3 player, look no further.
I ordered these as optional speakers with my new Dell computer. They worked fine for 1 yr and almost 5 months. Then for some reason I have yet to determine, they started blowing the fuse. The sound quality I thought (for music) was average at best. I just think that with a name like HK on them they should have lasted a lifetime and not barely past the warranty period. Don't buy them!
I went to J&R; with the thought of buying this off-the-shelf. But their sound wall with headphones changed my mind. I heard this one and I was almost immediately disappointed. They have a very rounded, muffled tone that lacks punch and crispness. The ONLY good thing about them is the big ear comfort.But then I ended up buying Sennheiser HD 218 after listening to many. They aren't big, but provide equal comfort. The sound is much better for just 10 extra dollars.
The phone and cable installer told me this would save us from having to drape wire around out house. I assume it must work in some instances. In our case, it would work enough to get a dial tone sometimes but never enough to actually send a fax. We spent HOURS AND HOURS trying to troubleshoot, only to pay to have the installer come back (when it would have been included if we'd just done it at the time. Now AMAZON says it's too late to return it. AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHAAAAA!!!!
Most of us that have decent home networks really dont care if a switch can be managed, we just want a true "Plug and Play" device This switch is exactly that...full auto sensing Gig ports at a great price! I plugged it into an existing switch and it cam right up at full GB speed.
Great speakers for the price. True, these speakers aren't going to shake-up your intestines nor break your window glass, but they do provide a sweet sound for an excellect price/performance ratio. The separate speaker stand seemed a bit pricey but, like other Onkyo gear, it's all well built and integrates very well like "hand in glove." For my taste, I've cranked up the sub-woofer a bit and love it - IMHO, definitely the best part of the package.
I have had this weather radio for a couple of years. Having specific area message encoding is very helpful and keeps it from going off for disturbances in neighboring counties. It is relatively easy to program, but it helps to have the directions available. One must go to the NOAA web site to get the county codes, so access to the internet is needed to program it.Recomended.
This thing is *HEAVY*, in fact it weights more than the 23" Samsung LCD that is mounted to it. This wall mount is perfect if you want to install in a corner, easiliy swings out to any angle you need and has a tilt if you install it higher than eye level ... mine is installed about 7 feet off the floor. Very high quality product and it's made right here in the USA! Any other flat panels that I install will use this mount or one made by Sanus.The only drawbacks that I can note:* The mount that attaches to the rear of your flat panel blocks some of the connection on the LCD ... but in my case it only blocks the Digital Audio Out and PC input which I never plan on using anyway. If I really wanted to though I could have used a different set of holes to mount the LCD and make those connections available.* I had to buy M4x16 screws because the M4x12 and M4x30 were either too short or too long.
I spent 16 days in England and Scotland, used this adapter the whole time. Worked great! I will agree with some users that it seems a little bit of a loose fit, but only with some of my appliances.
Not to hard moving data over from my old Palm IIIX. An error occured during the download, however the Palm web site provided detailed information on how to correct. Once it started rolling 8 years worth of data was on the new Palm in a matter of minutes. I like the functionality of the Z22. For the price it provides what I need.
We ordered this lens cap for our Nikon lens and are always hesitant about getting a "knock off" that will not stay on properly. The one received was the real thing. It fits snug onto the lens and is exactly what we needed for a replacement. The priced when compared with the local camera store is unbelievable. Excellent buy.
I only rate it a '4' because I have only had it a short time - I can't vouch for reliability, etc. Also, it does not have an "ethernet out" port (a router), and so any place I would use this I might also have to add a cheap router so as to not monopolize the ethernet plug in a wall.Functionally, this was something I'd wanted for a long time. We are happy with Vocalocity, except that any kind of cordless phone or speaker phone was about $700. With this device we can buy cheap-ass cordless phones from Costco and the standard PolyCom conference phone and connect them to our VoIP service. Vocalocity told me they DO NOT SUPPORT this device - yeah, no wonder.To configure, read the Vocalocity instructions for configuring the soft-phone that they support. I only needed to plug in 3 or 4 values, and it just worked.My next purchase will be the Cisco product that is visually identical to this, with the addition of an 'ethernet out' port. We will find these in many conference rooms in this office... soon.--------One little known fact (at least to me...); you can use several of these on the same VoIP "extension", provided the phones are only used to "dial out". This is perfect for conference lines! Again... no wonder Vocalocity doesn't want to support these.
While I own and have owned many (over 50) Sony products over the years and overall Sony has made many fine products, they should hang their heads in shame over this one (Sony Grand WEGA KDS-60A2020 60-Inch HDTV). I don't normally write reviews and rarely knock products, however in this case, I feel that Sony continued to sell a product they knew wasn't up to their standards. Yet, they continued to sell it, knowing it would be discontinued BEFORE the problem was even corrected. I'll try to keep the details as short as possible.I purchased it new from Amazon in May 2007 and have used it less than 600 hours and there appears to be a major problem with it already. When it was brand new the picture was beautiful. However, over the 600 hours I have used it, a color "shading" problem has developed. This makes it really terrible for watching any black & white material and just mildly annoying on regular color material. This appears to be the same problem that Sony was aware of on the forerunner to this model, the KDS-60A2000 (as well as the other screen sizes).As a result of the problem with the A2000, I was told that Sony extended the warranty on the "optical block"for the A2000. Yet, despite even having trouble with the replacements, they went right ahead and installed the same part in the later A2020 models.From what I've read on some forums, the optical blocks seem to go bad after about 18 months of "normal use". Considering the fact that I still have a working 21" Sony Trinitron TV from 1977, this set is a big disappointment. While SXRD (or LCoS & D'ILA) is the best technology for projection TV, rather than correct the problem, Sony chose to just discontinue this type of HDTV and leave all the purchasers with an orphan.
I recommend it because it works perfectly. I like it so much besides it's a good mark. Saludos..............Rafael desde Venezuela
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.
I can safely give this monitor 5 stars because of its price and clarity of the picture it produces. The main thing that brought me to buying this monitor was the &quot;Perfect Flat&quot; in it's title. A flat screen is definitely important to me. But, there is still a curve to the actual display, albeit slight, but it's not what i was expecting. And there is deceptive layer of glass in front of the screen that actually IS flat. So when your monitor is off, you'll think it will display perfectly flat but it's not.That being said, this is still an excellent monitor that i wish was &quot;Perfectly Flat&quot; - oh well atleast my TV is &quot;Perfectly Flat!&quot;
I've had this drive for about 3 weeks now and works pretty well. I had some problems playing a movie off it on my Wii using MPlayer, but that may have been a problem with the Wii or the software. Fast transfer times and seems well-built.
I am surprised that it really works, and use it more than my other cooling fan. As for traveling, bringing the foam makes packing convenient.
This battery has been on and off flakey. It would simply jump to low power reporting, leaving my laptop to power off without hibernation. It's inital battery life was OK, but less than a year later with daily use it is very noticably degraded.I contacted customer support, but they were not very helpfull. They offered to send a RMA, but never did and I just haven't felt like pursuing it.
I was a little skeptical of this new technology. Why wasn't anyone else making an opener like this one? So I moved into a new house with a 3 car garage that was unfinished. I decided to try one on the main door and evaluate it. I finally got it up. I have never hung a regular opener on that suspended metal holder that they use to get the motor to the exactly right place. But this seemed easy to place on the jack shaft and bolt the other end down to the wall. I can't imagine why no one has ever thought of this before. The hardest part was getting those horseshoe nails onto the wire runs. It worked immediately and went thru the calibration so quickly and easily that I wondered if I had done them right. It is sooo quiet that you think it can't possibly work that way. But its neat how it slows to a stop at the end of the cycle. So I sent for two more today to install on the other two doors. I also ordered two of those key fob remotes.(870's I think) I am looking forward to years of use as I think there is less vibration and moving parts to wear out.
Works very well. Digital indicator installs with minimal effort and problems on the right side of the instrument panel. The internally mounted puck transceiver works perfectly when mounted with epoxy to the inner surface of the bottom of the engine compartment hull just aft of the sump/bilge pump. Simply follow the instructions provided by humminbird, and all will work fine. Transceiver sender cable routes easily from the engine compartment through the starborad (right side) cavity (will take taping and pushing with a 3' slender pole) up to the opening in the console cavity for invisible installation other than the indicator in the console. The installation indicates depth identical to the transceiver at water level external to the boat. It doesn't find fish, but it does indicate depth very well.
This large of sound, with this small of speakers?I am amazed by the sound quality of these speakers. I am usingthem with the Sony D-NE306 CD audio player. A good coupling.I use them at work, outside on the patio, and I plan totake them camping.The 4 AA batt's produce quite a lot of sound.The life of the batteries do seem short though.Around 4 hours or so. Not sure if that can be lenghtened or not. I subtracted 1 Star for this reason. I bought a 6 vdc power adaptor to use when 120v is availiable. I also use rechargeables when line voltage isn't there.But other than that, I am very happy with these speakers!
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.
Easy to use, good construction. I have 2 optical outputs and only 1 input into my sound system. This solved that problem. Does not require a power supply. Would recommend to anyone with a similar problem this solution.
First I must say i am a camera Junkie, always wanting the latest and greates, I had bought a SD40 for the look and smallness of the camera, I wanted something that would fit in my pocket on cruises , I hate to take a big bulky camera and keep locking it in the safe,,,,Well the SD40 I bought just took bad pics and the macro was very bad, so bought the sd1000 after long online research, and the pictures are just amazing very clear and no soft edges....the camera is perfect in every way.Get it you will be in Love...see my pics:)
LOVE this cooker...have used it five times now and every thing comes out amazing and fast!!!Its a must have for very busy family. I WASN'T SURE ABOUT 4 QT OR 6 QT..but am happy with the four quart..you can cook a max of 3 lbs meat and boy is it tender.One thing is it arrives with you having to attach the handles...no problem..very easy..just beware there are washers with it..don't lose them like I did...bottom line..love the size and the product!
These aren't the type of headphones for the hardcore music lover, to say the least. However, I thought they would at least deliver some type of punch, with the size and all. I was willing to go with out the sound quality that a more expensive pair headphone would've have, as long as these would have delivered some type of punch. Guess what?.....no punch whatsoever, and I have a really solid sound card that would make any other crappy headset sound like money. These are perfect for older people who don't like alot of impact when listening to music.
We bought this when we moved to our new home last March. Starting in February of this year, the VCR part started eating tapes after it rewound them. And just this week the DVD started skipping on several different ones.Up until now, we haven't had a problem. I even liked the remote! But I'm very disappointed that my warranty is now up, and the product only lasted a year! I will not be buying Phillips again...especially after reading the other reviews!
I bought this key chain as part of a christmas present for my boyfriend last year and so far it still works great, he loved the present, the pictures are very clear with a relatively good resolution, the display is big enough to tell what everything is, and it is very resistant (my boyfriend attached it to his keychain which he doesn't handle with very much care, yet after almost a year everything still works perfectly). The only complaint i have about it is that it is a little bit confusing to get the pictures from the computer to the keychain, I am usually very good with computers so I didn't think twice about not reading every single step of the directions first, after several failed attempts i thought the device was just broken but before giving up i tried one last time following every single step in the manual and it worked just fine. Overall i'd say this is a great product that would make a great sentimental gift for anyone just make sure to read the manual and follow the directions to a T.
it works great for what you pay for its hot( just like almost every charger) worth the money
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.
I purchased the Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPod for a long vacation road trip. It arrived the day before I left, so my first experience using it was heading east on I-40 in heavy traffic. It was a snap! The only problem was seeing the preset FM station numbers on the iCarPlay. Once I stopped to refuel and set the second bank of FM presets on my radio to match those on the iCarPlay, all was well. I traveled nearly 2000 miles through both urban and rural areas and never had a problem finding a clear frequency. Using the presets on the iCarPlay and my radio made the search quick and painless. This is an excellent addition to the iPod for those who want to listen while traveling.
Before I decided on buying my first mP3 player, I did a bunch of research on which ones were best rated. I decided on a 30gb video iPod. Let me just say, I'm very happy with the choice I made.Most reviews complained about scratching and poor battery life. About the scratching, I have NONE. I've kept the plastic cover that came on it in the package on the front screen and wheel. ABSOLUTLY NO SCRATCHES. You can't even tell the plastic is on it! Just wipe it clean if it gets smudges, and you're good to go! The chrome back is prone to fingerprints, but if you get a case, like I did, you don't have to worry about that!The battery life, I'll admit isn't as good as I have thought. I haven't completely drained my battery yet, so I'm not sure of the actual hours of battery life. One way to use less battery is to change the option to have the screen light on for 5 seconds instead of the 15 it's preset with. I haven't used video, but after just seeing cover art pictures on it, I think the video quality is pretty good.Pros:-Tons of storage. I've uploaded every cd and mp3 I have at my house on my ipod, and I have over half the space left!-Easy to work with. iTunes is a great music program. Uploading is a cinch. It organizes playlists and artists for you. Searching through songs is very simple.-It looks so awesome! If you're looking for a fashionable case and are willing to a little spend money, the gold kate spade broome street ipod case looks amazing with the black ipod.-Free engraving on apple.com. Why wouldn't you want it personalized?-Good sound quality. Being in the music business, I know a thing or two about sound quality. It sounds better than cds!Cons-Battery life isn't 15 hours like apple claims. Real battery life is probably between 5 and 8 hours. Longer if you don't keep the back light on.-It doesn't come with a wall charger. That was really my only complaint about this product. Apple.com over charges for them and you have to buy the cord seperately. You can find cheaper/better deals on ebay or at target.-The ear buds kind of suck. I have really small ears though, so maybe that's why. You can plug pretty much any headphones into an ipod as long as the jack size isn't too big.So if you're looking for an mp3 player with lots of storage, and cost isn't as important as quality, an ipod would probably be a good choice.
This is a great quality printer that is pretty simple to use. I have used it to create digital photo albums, and people who look at it have a hard time telling if the pictures were printed or developed by a professional. The quality is much better on photo paper than on regular or high-quality paper, so the extra money for the photo paper is definitely worth it!!
Great set of headphones. Usually I find all Monster products to be very overpriced, but for $100 these are a great set of headphones. I have tried many in this price range and these are by far the best.
What I like best about the Pure Digital video camera is the fact that it is so easy to use. You can figure out everything in a few minutes. It has only the basic features that you need - record, zoom in & out, view the videos, and delete them. It's small enough to carry in your pocket. It doesn't look like a video camera, so some people won't realize you are recording video.This camera has two bad features. The first one is the zoom in & out button has a loud click to it. You get the click in the sound of the video when you are recording. Actually it is a double-click. Zoom in CLICK-CLICK. Zoom out CLICK-CLICK. I found it so distracting to the sound of the video that I zoom in or out before I start recording and leave it at that.The other bad feature is the fact that it is so small and light, that it is easy to get shaky videos. I have to concentrate on keeping my hand steady to get a good picture, otherwise it looks like the shaking in the Blair Witch Project. If you aren't familiar with that, it basically gives you a headache when viewing the video. I actually had a headache the first two days I had this camera while watching the videos that I took. Keeping it steady in your hand solves this problem, and I am now able to do this quite easily.The quality of the video is good. The camera has a built-in USB connector, so I was able to upload the videos to my PC, and then put one on YouTube, no problems at all. Super simple. That is why I bought it, and it works great for capturing simple videos to view on your computer or to put the videos online. I recommend this camera for this purpose.
I like the multi speed feature, this was easy to install and is much quieter than the fan I replaced which had gone bad. I would recommend this to anyone looking at balancing the options of more cooling and quieter function.
Upgrading from my on-board sound. The sound chipset built into the motherboard put out average quality sound. This sound card is an improvement in music, movies, and games.The drivers are a pain to install and setup. The easiest solution is to go to Creative's website and download the latest.
I had one that I purchased locally at the 'super markup' computer shop. When it broke I couldn't bring myself to pay that super high price again. When I found this one I got a couple (one for a friend) and have been happy ever since.
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.
I thought I just got bad one, but judging from the other reviews it is this product The screen is either in a really weird purple and yellow hue or just blck and white, also it is off center the same way that a crt monitor looks if you mess with its settings, also the picture was really fuzzy, althought the actual frame was nice looking
It worked well, easy to install and operate, until its early death after 3 months of very light usage.Technical support was available via Internet chat, but the phone lines were busy. After an hour and a half of unsuccessful attempts to revive the DVD burner, technical support asked me to send it over for replacement. I paid for shipment and waiting to get it back.Update: It came back after a month and a half and worked well since. again, I am a very light user.Will update...
purchased these for two singers at the church I attend / play drums at. Both singers noticed improvement vocally as well as less feedback. win-win!
I've used both the iTrip and belkin's tuncast. In all honesty I wasn't impressed with either. The sound quality is just plain awful, full of noise and static. Everytime I took a turn in my car it would cut out for a second. While the iTrip does have more frequencies than the Belkin version the method that you change them are awkward and takes up HD space on your iPod. My advice is to skip the whole FM transmitter concept altogether until they come up with something better.
the size is correct, the price is correct, i am please with these screen. thank you very much. good by
I've had one other pair of these. Eventually the wires pull out of the headphones, but that's after about a year and half of banging around in my bag, going to the gym, etc. The sound quality is good for the price, and it's great that they give you a silicone thing to wrap the wires around. I think that really adds to the longevity of the headphones, especially when you abuse them like I do. Will probably buy another pair in about a year and a half, unless I learn how to solder headphones.
The tripod came as a gift with a camera I bought on Amazon. It looks like a good product but I only used it a few times. It is very small and seems sturdy.
I live 65.5 miles from KDKA in Pittsburgh. This antenna with RG6 quad shield cable and a Channel Master 7777 pre amp. gives me 85% signal. We'll see every Pittsburgh Steelers game for free!!! No more(350$)NFL Sunday Ticket in this house!The instructions suck a little. I'm still not positive everything is correct but it's solid and it WORKS and that's all that matters.
orderd this system the first time, was defective, the power did not come one. They sent me a replacement, the power came on, it would not read any disk. I have to send it back and not interested in the home theater system anymore
I tried several CF cards and this is the only one having writing errors. So far it has lost about 1% of the images, don't buy it if you cannot afford missing a shot.
I bought this to house a 2TB drive that had previously lived inside my G5's tower, after I upgraded to a new iMac. Installed the drive in the tray in about 2 minutes, and another 1 had it shown up on the desktop and ready to go. I've left it on the past three days and it's just starting to feel warm-ish, not hot, just not room temp any more. I'm using it with Time Machine and it's great, but I probably wouldn't leave it on 24/7 like I did with the G-Raid I used previously. Looks awesome too, it's like my old G5 is still here in spirit!
In the past, most "cheap" Laser printers were so because those were "Winprinters" that is, printers where the internal circuitry and logic was replaced by drivers on the PC. Those "Winprinters" worked on Windows only.So if you used Mac OS-X or Linux or any other non-Microsoft operating system you had to buy a high-end laser in the $700 to $1500 range. Well not anymore. Thumbs up for Samsung for coming up with this!.It works with Linux flawlessly. I have succesfully configured it in my Dell 1420N which comes with Ubuntu 7.04 installed. Works like a charm. It also works on my home network with my desktop PC running Red Hat Enterprise Desktop (RHED) and Fedora.If I had to find a downside, I'd say that (for now) the lack of availability of third party, "compatible" toners and refill kits.
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 CR-V3 batteries are without a doubt the best digital camera batteries ever produced! I have taken over 1,000 pictures and they just recently died. These are a great value! Why go through packs of AA batteries when you buy these two and they last for so long. Trust me, you will NOT regret buying these!!!
this mp3 player is great except the headphones they supply. They are not even and they fall off. But anything else then that, it's great. it comes with a leather pouch so it would protect your mp3 from scratches. The uploading is kinda slow. It's thin, it's small it's great. everything else then the headphones is great.
I have written JPEG photos and audio files to hundreds of these HP 52x CD-Rs. I have never had any problems. The difference between my experience and those who have had problems may be that I always write at 4x speed, while they perhaps write at 52x speed. But since I have a product and method that works 100% for me, I will continue to use these CD-Rs. I am about to order a few hundred more CDs right now.
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 bought this product in Nov 2006 and still use it (been 4+ years) on a daily basis (I drive much more than avg)! Thought it was high time I put in a good word for this wonderful product!I'm picky about how my music sounds and this has given me excellent results for all these years. I've used it on both my ipod and iphone and have had no issues. It's very straightforward to operate - u won't even need a manual. The sound's great - as good as listening to it on headphones and I never thought any product will last this long! It has been my constant companion for 75K miles (I almost never listen to any other source of music) and I will order another one (as a backup) as soon as it's in stock again!!
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.
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.
What can I say? It works great! What's not to like? You can't go wrong buying this one.
Still need to read the book. This camera has several features that require a little practice. The pictures are amazing. I was able to take a picture of the flickering scoreboard at my brother's bowling match without distortion. Large view screen. Great portable camera.
Everyone knows Apples IPOD is amazing and add to it the fact that you buy it from Amazon, then nothing can go wrong..
The Product I received is in very good condition and will perform with the sound recording very well.
I recently bought this item and must say I havent had any problems so far! I do not see why anyone would spend the outrageous prices from Pioneer when you can get this at a reasonable price. It works exactly the same! ha!
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.
The receiver shows very good construction, very nice sound quality. Not dificult to install, complete documentation and easy configuration. I'm definitely satisfied with it.
Gives most of the advantages of a large softbox, but is more efficient, simpler, and much cheaper for those of us using Speedlights. There are three zippers radiating from the center (where the shaft is located) to insert up to three speedlights (at 120 degree angles). One Vivitar 285 has worked fine for me. The diffuser is always a bit wrinkled, but that hasn't seemed to have had any effect. Comes with a nice bag.
I've had this router for months without any issues of connectivity or performance. With the latest firmware installed the N speeds of 72Mbps-150Mbps are opened up. I recently bought a refurbished Netgear WNA-1100 N150 USB Adapter. After an easy installation using the "Push To Connect" feature on both devices, I immediately went from a solid 54Mbps to 72Mbps. Browsing and file sharing within network is noticeably faster. Nice Work Neatgear! Just make sure you get Ver.10 of the router for the faster connect speeds.
This kit was perfect (and best of all cheap). I had an old pair of speakers and the foam was completely gone the speakers were unusable. The instructions were great the kit came with a choice of two sizes of foam surrounds one of which fitted my speakers perfectly. Getting the old glue and foam off took about 2 hours of quite tricky work. The process of glueing was pretty easy despite looking like it might be quite hard. My old speakers now sound as good as new for a lot less than the cost of a new set.
I dont see what you others are talking about cause i had one and it worked great so i dont see how you people can bash it.
The product description had a photograph showing the cordless receiver asa USB dangle (without any wire). However, in reality, the receiver has a long wire attached to it, which defeats the purpose of being really "wireless"!
this is the gift i bought for my son's birthday gift ,,he really likes it ,thanks
When I first got this in the mail, I thought that it was rather large, but it fit so nicely in the back of my SUV. I have mine set up vertically against the driver's side of the car and still have lots of room on the passenger side of the trunk to hold other things when I need to. I love the outside mesh pockets, which are great for holding small items. I also love that this thing can zip up with everything inside rather than leaving it open, but leaving it open is great when you are holding bulkier or tall items. I don't think that I am ever going to run out of room with this organizer as it is very spacious.There are two cons though: 1) the velcro on the bottom doesn't really grasp the carpet in the back of my SUV. It may just be my carpet (my car is less than 6 months old); however, I have enough stuff inside that it doesn't slide around. 2) There are no internal dividers, which would be nice instead of just one large open space.
I hung a 40-inch LCD with this. I had a problem where I had to hang it on a side wall rather than the back wall. Most hangers can't do this. This one really has the ability to be moved back and forth to where you need it to be. The price is also a good deal as I have seen similar ones for $300.
After reading all the reviews I was a bit worried. I wanted to try out at PDA primarliy for use for contacts and calendar and I have been VERY happy. The calendar function is great. This model is cute and easy to use. I find it very easy and basically intuitive to write with the stylus. No problems with hot-synching at all to this point. Very simple and straightforward setup. I love it.Bonus features--my kids love to keep themselves occupied with the games and memo pad while I am at meetings.Memo pad lets me jot down or draw things in my own writing quickly and easily--I love that feature.Only bad things I can say:-screen protector was so bad I can't use it-Addit software doesn't work with Mac as far as I can tell, though the software you can download from Palm is supposed to (haven't tried it yet)-While it is great fun to be able to load on digital photos, I agree with others that quality is marginal.
My Olympus C-740 Ultra-Zoom is an older digital camera. This 512 MB XD card is the largest card I could find that would work in my camera. I ordered it, received it quickly, and have had no problems. It's wonderful. (Olympus has a chart that identifies what cards will work with what cameras. I didn't find that out until I had already purchased an XD card that was much too large.)
The picture is very grainy (you can focus it a bit, but it is always grainy.)Works well with the Raspberry Pi except I can't get the audio to work at this time.
I had some problems getting this printer to work on my Linksys wireless-B router. After hanging for hours on the phone to talk to an &quot;expert&quot;, problem was still not solved. Failed to speak to anybody over there (yes, in India!) who's knowledge extended to 'how to start the setup.exe from the CD rom'. Very frustrating. Finally I started troubleshooting myself and found the problem. Because of the provided support (which is none) I would not recommend to buy this product. If you are a wireless network expert (or want to become one) give it a go. Oh yeah, printer does not work with your firewall on (Win XP), so you are exposed to hackers, etc.
I live overseas (Bolivia) where there are no nice electronic stores to shop at or salesmen to show me the different products available. I finally decided to get another scanner after my Visioneer stopped working. With Amazons free shipping, I figured I would buy it there, and their prices were better than some of the other big name online stores. I read the reviews on Amazon and compared them with reviews at the computerreview.com site. Both sites had good ratings for the Canon even though I had my doubts. I almost went with another Visioneer, but decided to take a chance on Canon. I had already assumed that when I got it in the mail, that I would have problems hooking it up and getting the programs installed and getting it to run right the first time (I use windows 98). Phew, I was wrong. I kept waiting for a message on the computer screen telling me there was an ERROR or an illegal operation was performed and I would need to shut down the computer. I couldn't believe it went flawlessly. Just a lot of simple mouse clicking to install the programs and I had the first scan done and emailed in 25 minutes. The manual is kind of wimpy, but that also makes it a lot less intimidating. The photoshop 2000 software seems quite nice and I went to their website and printed out various tutorials on it. There are a lot of things you can do with the photos, much more than came with my Visioneer 4-5 years ago. Plus I was also very satisfied with the picture quality of the scans. For under $100, I think I made a great choice and I know I will have some fun with it.
Love it! Very simple and very sturdy. Even has an extra spot for a flash mount accessory (no power to the extra spot). Great for if you're using a DSLR that records video. You can mount the flash on one and a microphone on the other (in case you're switching back and forth from video to photo.
I put these headphones into my iPod and played one of my favorite songs.Usually, I will listen for about 30 seconds, take the headphones off to listen for bleed to the outside world, etc.I couldn't take them off. They sounded CONSIDERABLY BETTER THAN ANY SUB-$100 HEADPHONES I HAVE EVER HEARD. It was a beautiful experience, and I hadn't even broken them in yet.The bleed to the outside world is considerable -- and I don't listen to music too loud. You probably shouldn't wear these on an airplane or bus.Otherwise, these headphones are superb and a very high recommendation.
Purchased these as the amazon gold box deal of the deal and i absolutely love them. Highly recommended.
A couple of us here at work pitched in to buy this nice little finepix for a colleague who was leaving and planning on traveling between jobs.She has absolutely loved it, and the pictures she sent us have been quite impressive. In particular, the optical zoom allows for up close and personal shots without all the artifacts and compression of digital zoom. Also, the LCD is enormous, and she has appreciated being able to use it even in the sun without problems.The fact that you need xD memory cards is a bit of a pain since they are less common, but even that problem is quickly remedied if you pick up a cheap one from Amazon when you get the camera.All in all, this was the perfect gift for our colleague and is a great little point and shoot camera. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some more expensive ones, but really you wouldn't be looking at this one if you were comparing it with D-SLRs.She highly recommends it, so I do to.
I have had it for a month now, and I must say that I like this little guy! You can up load pics and set them as your backround, that is a fun function to have. The touch pad is a little too sensitive, just set it at "Low" and I think it will be way better to navigate arround! It will take a little time to get use to the Zen but once you do it will be easy. Easy to set up and download the media.It is a little bigger than the I*** but it fits in your hand and you can get a good grip on it. It froze on me once but I just hit the reset button at the bottom and it was up and running again. I use it in the car every day and when I go for a run. Other than that no problems so far...
Ordered this to re-charge my sansa from the wall socket. And its working absolutely as it supposed to be. I cannot use the player while recharging it through USB from a computer, but with this, I can use the player while charging also. Dont know about the other cables which were supplied along with. My entire purpose was met.
worth the money to invest in this battery, and a must,for all camcorderusers, it last.
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
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.
I tried other transmitters for my iPod but have had the best experience with the Kensington 33185. I get static sometimes while driving in certain parts of the city, but most of the time I have clear sound.
Very good choice for active people that don't like the ear bud style of headphones. They never fall out when running! Good product for a good price.
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 this at Best Buy as a first attempt at a mobile iPod hook-up. I was actually sort of impressed with how it worked, as the reviews on this site had prepared me for much worse.I live in a quasi-large metro area (Baltimore), and had pretty nice reception on 87.9. At it's best, the feed from the iPod was as good as an "ok" radio station (Baltimore residents, think 94.7 out of DC). At it's worst, there was a constant pulsing static under the music. A balancing act between low radio volume and high iPod volume could minimize the static, but at the cost of sound distortion or overall low volume. You cannot blare music at decent sound quality with this product. Period.I ended up returning the iTrip after a week and bought the IP-Bus-to-RCA cable for my Pioneer deck from Crutchfield. If you have a compatible deck, I highly recommend this product as an alternative to an FM-transmitter. If you do not live in a metro area, however, the iTrip might be a good option, but have rather low expectations.
I've had this model headphones for like 4 years now. Each year I have had to replace them cause one of the earphones would die... but that didnt bother me that much with how much I was using them. The last 2 I bought in the last 3 months have been horrible. The quality of the plastic has drastically decreased. Both have snapped at the hindge point hear the ear buds. Both times they occured while they were in my gym bag. Until they correct this, I cannot recommend this product.
We've been using this antenna for about 6 months now and have had no issues. Always provides a good signal.
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 bought this webcam as i needed to keep in touch with my family and my boyfriend both of whom are far far away from me! when i loaded the first set of photographs- u wont believe the ecstasy! they looked so much better than any of the photos i had ever clicked! i think i had done as good as a professional photographer!also when i connected it to my pc for videoconferencing- my family said they could see me so clearly that it felt like i was almost there.all in all this is a wonderful product and i would strongly recomend it for people who need to keep in touch with their loved ones over the internet!
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.
No complains. I don't have anny reason for not to recommend this product. It comes with all what you need.
Using this product with Canon Digital SLR 10D and 5D. It works great for fraction of price for Canon's original parts. Very happy with it.
I've tried refills and non-Canon products. They simply do not work well with our Canon Pixma ip5000. I only buy these.
Had no problems with this item . Super fast service. Would order from them again
I wish I could give this a good rating, but I can't. The keyboard is just... bad. There's no other way to describe it. Far too often, it goes into sleep mode and when it wakes up, the first letter you type gets omitted. If you are a gamer or someone who likes to chat online, you'll get frustrated day in and day out by the keyboard. It also has a bad habit of "sticking" at times. So, for instance, if you were to try typing a letter, it would repeat the letter 50 times. It's an annoyance, but again, if you are a gamer and use WASD to move, you'll be horrified when that W key sticks and you auto-run somewhere you shouldn't be. Leroy Jenkins, is that you?Again, I wish this combo had delivered. Bluetooth seems to be the wave of the future, after all. While I do like the Bluetooth aspect of the mouse, and I like the mouse itself, the keyboard's shortcomings are too numerous to overlook. If I could rate each individually, I'd give the Mouse a 4.5 and the keyboard a 1. Combined, however, I am forced to give the overall product 2 stars (and that may be generous).
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.
This alarm is pretty cool for the price, I love the Led warning light and the sensitivity on the alarm. I would definitely recommend this alarm.
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.
Product style is great for design, quality of photos,&amp; price.
I bought one cybiko and at first it didnt work BUT then I found out how to charge it. I charged it and WOW it was completely not a mistake. If you like technology cybiko is the answer. Technology=Cybiko Cybiko=Total fun
I bought this camera and it took great pictures, at least until I took it out of the case one day (only 2 weeks after I bought it!) to discover that the LCD screen had shattered internally.I saw that other Canon camera reviews warned that the LCD was prone to breaking, but I figured the Canon brand was trustworthy enough to provide great customer support/repair if that were to happen.I was wrong.25 days since Canon received my camera for repair and 2 customer service calls to check on the status of my camera repair: still no camera. The Canon rep I just spoke to on the phone said the camera parts should arrive within another 2 weeks (5 weeks after receipt of camera), and that cameras would be repaired in order of receipt. Then, she matter-of-factly stated that some cameras in the repair shop have been in there "for two to three months" and they still hadn't gotten to them, yet somehow her logic still compelled her to say that they would start repairing mine after the parts were received after 2 weeks. When I asked if there was anyone I could complain to, she sarcastically replied "I'm listening," before transferring me to her supervisor.Her supervisor basically reiterated the company line, saying "parts are ordered overseas from Japan," "it takes some time for them to arrive from a foreign country," and that the repair confirmation e-mail and repair policy, which stipulates 7-10 business days for repair and return, does have the following caveat: "Actual times may vary. Seasonal volume or repairs requiring special parts may add more time," which is the catch-all for circumstances like this in which, as the supervisor put it, camera servicing may take "more than 30 days to order parts and complete the repair." He provided no possible remediation at all, just served as another complaint buffer, and offered to continue referring me to further supervisors, which presumably would have just reiterated the company's repair caveat: "Actual [repair] times may vary."If you dare, buy the camera -- it was a great camera for 2 weeks until it broke -- but cross your fingers that it doesn't ever need to be repaired. Otherwise, you may experience the disappointment that compelled me to write this review.
I have a 2007 24 inch iMac with only 1G of ram. Replacing that with this 2G set was a breeze. The speed of the system increased immediately. Very pleased with the seller. Item arrived on time and in perfect condition.
This product doesn't really work well. What's worse, it requires a coaxial cable to work with any modern television. So saying that it "supports HDMI" or HI Def or whatever... that's a bit misleading. It's pretty much useless to me.
For the price I paid for the Garmin 276C, they should have included this cover. Now, the screen is no longer covered with fingerprints. A good investment.
Wow, how bad can Monster be?? I don't think I have any problem with my Ps2 or my brand new Panasonic HD Plasma, it has to be this cable. BRAND NEW, straight out their box it did not work - heard the sound but picture was a bazaar goobletygook on screen. Assuming it was a faulty cable I returned it to Monster, they sent another BRAND NEW one back and you guessed it - IT DID THE SAME THING!! Wow that was incredibly dissapointing. Don't know if I'll ever bother with Monster again.
if your reading this review.. buy these headphones! i love them, just got them in, EXCELLENT BASSSSSS!
I was introduced to digital photography by a gift of a basic Canon. Had I not been, I would never have supplemented our film SLR until they no longer made film for it. I bought the Canon PowerShot SD1000 after hours of research. I was looking for great point and shoot with some available adjustments to fine tune as desired. The majority of my pictures are of active grandchildren and wildlife plus aweso9me scenery. The camera does not disappoint. I like the easy zoom feature. Pictures of very dark store interiors in a ghost town were so awesome that I could actually see things better in the picture than in real life. The colors are true. The small size makes it easy to go as it fits in a pocket.
Gets interference all the time. When I press the channel buttons they don't always go to the channel. I have to press more then once. It was difficult to find a good corresponding radio channel. Not near as good as my old Starmate. I'm thinking Sirius may not be worth it.
Sped up the wifes laptop. Easy install. JUst buy it & see real improvement in the speed of your comp in all areas.
...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.
I have had one of these for years. It has recently been acting up, so this is a replacement. That alone should tell you how much I enjoy these headphones. I haven't set up the new one yet, as I am waiting for thr final brath of the old one. Since it is exactly the same, I don't anticipate any problems. Great product. I use it on the TV. If you leave the sound on the TV turned up, it's like surround sound. If you turn the sound off, you can watch TV without disturbing others.
This is an amazing machine and here's why:1. OS X(5/5): Rock solid and rarely has "issues" like its counterpart. No viruses, or spyware to speak of. Also, its more useable for average people. Two examples of this are WiFi and digital cameras. Here's my tutorial: plug in your digital camera and it will ask if you want to upload files; go to open wifi access point and, open browser. Done. Simple.2. iLife(5/5): Has excellent useability as well: all of your media in iTunes, iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto are all interoperable and can be used together seamlessly. You will be making home movies in iMovie, grabbing a song from iTunes, and then maybe throwing in some photos from iPhoto with the greatest of ease!3.Physical Characteristics(4/5): The 13" display is big enough to use without making the unit too big to carry around. The widescreen helps with desktop space. I will admit I'm not a fan of the white laptop but color is the least of my concerns when choosing electronics. The built in mic and camera are nice added feature for photoconferencing in iChat or Skype as well. It must be added the speakers are not very good and the other negative is no firewire 800 port/only 1 firewire 400 port. It runs a little hot but not burning hot. The keyboard is very nice as its not condensed like other laptops and typing is easy, almost like a regular keyboard.Overall its a great machine and if you upgrade the hard drive and RAM on your own it can do most anything. Check out free apps for the mac like VLC(video), Monolingual(language remover), Limewire(filesharing) and Mac the Ripper(DVD decrypter) once you get this little gem.UPDATE: My machine is still running great. I can run Dreamweaver, iTunes, Bittorrent and Photoshop all at once without crashes. Yes, it gets taxed a bit but its a lot better than my pc at work.
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!
Used this with my 60' Samsung TV and I installed it all myself. My wife helped me actually pick up my TV and mount it, but other than that I did it all with a stud finder, drill, pencil, and level.Planning the placement of the TV was the most difficult part. After that it was cake. Again I want to stress that I would highly recommend placing all of your screws in the wall on the wood studs in the wall. I placed mine on three studs just to be completely certain that it would not fall on a family member/child.
I purchased this product and was quite amazed at the quality sound from my blue-ray and terrestrial HDTV converter. I can now use optical sound for both, since my receiver has only one optical input. What a great product of which I am very pleased.
This is not a review just an answer to the confusion of various model # claimed on the box and on the unit.Panasonic has a strange way to identify its microsystem. Simply put - the main unit will be called as SA-PM31, the speaker will be called as SB-PM31 and the whole set (SA-PM31 + SB-PM31 + package) will be called as SC-PM31.Just as simple as that.
I had a pair of Sennheisers for something like 2 years and the broke. I was on budget and really needed Headphones for my iPad to watch movies,some youtube and listen to music; after not having enough bucks this time for a $200.00 headphones I gave it a shot to buy this Sony headphones... and they really did their job!!! They are huge and that's why they are not portable, but for staying at home or traveling by airplane they are excellent! Vibrant bass and nice crisp sound. They have a switch for turning music mode or movie mode, this is an excellent plus and idea from Sony.Bottom line:YOU ARE IN BUDGET AND CAN AFFORD THOSE NICE BOSEs YOU WERE PLANING TO BUY, GO AND GET THESE!!!!!Amazon, maybe on Christmas you get my order form my new Boses.
Good quality of sound - isolates noise. Better than expected. The only problem is that the little rubber adjustments get lost easily.
This item arrived in exactly the condition I expected. I'm using it between an older laptop and my receiver -- nothing in the chain is HD -- and it works just like I expected it to. I am happy with this purchase, and I will continue to use it as long as I have components that need it.
Bought this for light home use,its small footprint and good price.After a few weeks,power button would not go off. So far the printer does NOTHING- Have spent more than SIX hours in 3 sessions on the phone with tech support and have gotten a new power cord,been told that the 7.9 software is not downloading, my home wiring is inadequate, my iMac isn't working (just had it checked)that I need to buy a special HP power surge protector etc.It STILL DOES NOTHING.Although it is still well within the 1 yr warranty they will not at this time replace and MIGHT consider giving me a refurbished one although I bought a brand new one.SAVE YOURSELF TIME, MONEY AND LOTS OF AGGRAVATION.Avoid HP,especially this All in one Model 3180. BE FOREWARNED!!!
This unit is barely featured enough to call it a hi8 camcorder. I remember when Hitachi was considered a high end manufacturer but this tells me they want to waller with the Samsungs, Daewoo and other low-end quality companies. The best low dollar hi8 comes from Canon with many features. Hitachi needs to step up to where they were and let the others be.
Small, lightweight, easy to install, great scan results, wonderful for home, office, travel, at a great price.
I researched this item and I can take over 1600 photos and keep them on this one sd card. For me that is the best news ever. We go to Disney alot with my grandson and the memories preserved on this little sd card insure that even his grandchildren will enjot the experience. Thanks
I love this card. It is a great value and supported DirectX 8.0 very well. It is a good value at only $.. compared to at least $... for a GeForce 4. The DDR memory really makes a difference over the SD in the GeForce. I replaced a GeForce 2 32mb with this card and did not have any problems installing it. My Pentium 4 with 394mb RDRAM and this card run Operation Flashpoint and Battlefield 1942 really well. A+
I bought one of these to replace an SMC7004AWBR which stopped allowing admin logins and wouldn't reset to factory defaults.It installed like a dream, was really easy to set up, and worked fine--at first. Unfortunately, I work from home as a software engineer and system admin, and really need a reliable router--and this isn't it. Once I open too many simultaneous TCP connections, it'll crash--the lights blink as if it's still working, but it stops actually routing packets.I've tried a firmware upgrade, I've tried changing the MTU size, and next I think I'm going to try another brand of router... If you use BitTorrent, RSS aggregators, or other software that opens lots of TCP connections, avoid this router. Similarly, if you have several computers in simultaneous use, this device will only frustrate you.
"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is false!"Don't expect to get this product for $19.99. If you buy this product alone, you are only eligible for (one) $20 rebate from Netgear. Do the homework, view both of Amazon's "rebates." They show the same rebate twice! I search online and found a $40 rebate, but you had to buy the MR814 and a computer. Good luck!
As stated above, this would be the DVD tower to buy if you are going to screw it into the wall. It could get wobbly if you use the base provided instead. Perfect packaging, arrived ahead of schedule. The tower itself is very well built once mounted on the wall. Great space saver, and low price!!!!
This has been a great monitor. Super sound and clarity. I replaced it with a new larger flat screen and gave it to my pastor. She is happy as a clam with it.
my intention was to use inside areas and that was my mistake, but I try outside and work great,so I am looking something for the indoor that was my initially purpose.
These earbuds provide an excellent listening experience with a decent seal for sound isolation. Well worth the price.
i bought this ball head to go with aBogen Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black). what is slightly deceiving is the apparent size of the ball head. it looks a lot smaller in the photo. get out your ruler for this one; it measures 4.5" tall and the quick release plate is 2.25" in diameter. this is not necessarily a bad thing as upon receiving it i felt as though i got my money's worth.this thing is stout. the machining is precise and tight. the designers put a lot of thought into longevity and there are adjustments to tighten the quick release plate as it begins to inevitably ware. the movement is smooth although i did notice a bit of slipping in the vertical position. the round quick release plate is just that, quick. disconnects fast and reconnects just as fast.there may be heavier duty ball heads on the market, but unless you have a monster of a camera, this excels in every aspect. the pro in the name isn't just a catchy phase.
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.
A friend bought me this and I don't actually know how it really works. Because of the flash, my only thought was that, "Can I shoot it outdoor?"And I did a little experiment indoors first and the flash went off (which is normal) and then, I tried outside and the flash didn't go off. So I thought it was automatic.I sent the film to wash and only 3-4 shots are good (and they're all indoor shots!). I load a new film to my camera again and try one shot indoor. I heard a click but no flash goes off.. Now I'm not sure if I should take more pictures and end up no pictures at all!
After some thorough research on various photo lens filter cases, I chose this one for several reasons:1. I've bought Tamrac products in the past and have been very pleased with the quality and value;2. It came in a pocket form factor rather than a wallet, which allowed it to fit inside my camera case; and3. It was reasonably priced.Fifteen minutes after opening the package, it was back in its box and in my closet, never to see the light of day again. The product description states that it "provides quick access to three filters up to 77mm in size in separate, foam-padded slots"; yet I could not get my three 52mm filters to fit into the case. I could get one into rear slot easily, I could get one into the middle slot if I used a lot of force, but there was no way I could get the third filter into the front slot.So now I'm back to square one, in search of a good quality filter case that will fit in my camera bag.Anyone have any suggestions?
Good Simple On line menu is easy Understand, A must for Plug and Go system if ya need to hook more then one computer at a Time Highly recommended
I've had this tv for about 3 weeks now, and i have to say the picture is the best for a 720p. all i use it for is movies and alittle cable. i am just so impressed with the quality of the tv that i cant imagine spending 3x's as much for a 1080 and a blu-ray. sure the picture is better, but this tv is still like looking through a window
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!
I love my camera and I love that it takes movies too...I just wish it had a stronger zoom or at least some available adapters for a stronger zoom for my bird photos! But other than that, I have enjoyed it tremendously and get great photos out of it.
I agree with the previous reviewer. I also received the "el cheapo" bag with the embossed Nikon logo.
Got this because some friends said it would help with battery draw down during intense bass on my subs. I found the most significant improvements it made were actually in sound quality. But the intensity and frequency of the draw downs has been reduced Kanye West beats and some other more intense bass lines cause my headlights to get quite dim still. So will probably be triple upgrading plus cap and second battery to preserve my cars electrical system.
Wow, wow, wow is all I can say...from what I'm reading below me here the older models are the best and I totally agree. They stay on and block out almost all outside noise so that all you hear is the music.
I've noted a number of people have had problems with the cart. springs breaking the tabs that hold them in place. I've had two of these printers and never had a problem with this. What I have run into is the software tends to be VERY conservation on telling how much ink you have. I've noted that HP only suggests that you have an extra cart. on hand when it first pops up the message. My usual response to this message is to continue to use the cart. until I start getting lines in the solid parts of the print out, color or B/W. Using this approach I usual get about three to four warnings before the ink actually runs out so changing the ink cart when you first see the warning will leave you with unused ink and you then will waste it.Also I noted that when you load your paper in the feed tray, if you load a small amount, then another small amount to fill up the feed tray, you may experience the printer pulling two or more sheets of paper when it feeds across the point where you layed the second stack down. Don't know why this happens, but I noted that by loading a single larger stack seems to solve this situation. I just brought another one of these printers and it's working OK at this point. On that cart. spring, I did note that it is possible put a cart in from the up down and catch the spring wrong. I found the best way is to slide the cart in from the front which has the effect of making the spring go the right against the side of the cart holder instead of being forced down which causes the spring to put pressure on the plastic tabs and can cause them to break thus forcing the spring out of place. To this point, I haven't experience this problem. My first HP-6940 lasted over three years of continious duty in an always on situation and if the network was up and running it never failed to print. It only failed when a cart. carriage guide broke off and I couldn't replace it. Overall, I like this printer but like any printer I've ever used it has quirks and once you find out what they are you can either work with them or decide it's got to many and buy another printer.
The device is great as a music player, sound output can get real loud with the given ear phones. Screen is vivid, bright and video quality is good, however plastic tends to scratch easily. Player hangs if MP3 song is corrupt and only way to get around is to reset it let battery run down.Player starts automatically when connected to USB port, did not charge from my dell D610 Laptop though.Can use any DC convertor rated at 2Amps - 5 V and having the yellow ended connector (sony?!)with inside positive. Mic recording quality is great and can be used as a dictaphone. Connects to TV using Zen video cable or odinary audio video cable with jack modified as follows:Identify and mark the three wires near the jack end as WHITE,YELLOW and RED.Then cut the cable close to the Jack end. rejoin as follows (each wire has an uninsulated wire called ground and a thin insulated wire called Hot).Jack part------------------------------------RCA partRED Hot.................to....................ground of all 3 wireground of all 3 wires..to....................YELLOW HotWHITE Hot...............to....................WHITE HotYELLOW Hot.............to....................YELLOW HotUser interface is great, but takes a while to get used to. when Video cable is connected the Display blanks out and gets transfered to TV screen!!!.In short great player
Seems like very good construction and was a very good price.I have yet to take any real photos with it, but even just messing around I can see that it definitely works well.
This is a sweet little item. I have used it to replace about 7 cubic feet of other, inferior equipment. The old stereo, radio and boombox will go into the yard sale. All my cds have been copied onto my iMac and iPod. ( These 3 items were purchased from Amazon, where I have always gotten very good service and price) Never again will a cd 'jewel box' burst open all over the floor after a life-and-death tussle. Now all my music, plus whatever radio show I am listening to, follow me wherever I go. I just pick the iPal up by its head, unplug it and travel on.The sound is very, very good, whether I am playing from the iPod or the radio.. I know it is better than my old equipment. But there can be a little buzz. I would have given 4 1/2 stars if i could have. Don't forget to adjust your settings on your iPod to small speakers or spoken word. Also try turning the volume down. But the first time I listened to it, I was blown away. I can understand lyrics which were a mystery before. I can finally tell that the voices of the radio announcers are superior to most of us folks. And listening to a good singer well recorded-Ella, Nana Mouskouri, Billie Holiday, Sinatra, kd lang-wow! I can hear instrumentation I didn't know existed.I have not timed the battery, but it seems to last and last. I tote it from the kitchen to the studio, outdoors to chop wood(me, not the iPal. It can't do everything) and finally upstairs to bed where I fall asleep listening to a book or playlist.Because it is so small and good looking, it has improved my housekeeping (no huge equipment to clean) and I have more room to spread things out on shelves that formerly held the other stuff. When I want to disco, I use the iMac remote speakers. The iPal can get pretty loud if you want it, but it is best at a moderate volume. Most things are. Don't kill your hearing.
If you buy this handheld, you want a simple device that'll keep you organised in terms of the basics: calendar, contacts, notes and memos. You want an organiser that is small, and compact and doesn't weigh a lot nor take up much room. If those are your keys things then this is the handheld for you.I traded down to the Z22 after owning a Tungsten E that died on me rather suddenly (battery stopped charging). But I went for a simpler, "cooled down" model as I realised that in my everyday organising I didn't need or use half the functions offered to me by the E. This became even more evident when I was deciding what to buy to replace it and automatically researched the next models up the line and realised they had some really great features but only if you were really honestly going to get some use out of them.That being said, the Z22 takes some getting used to if you trade down as I have, since the graphics are decidedly poorer but not intolerable or awful to look at - just not as nice as more expensive top of the range models.Great functional handheld that's compact, literally fits into the palm of my hand and light as a feather.
Stay away from this printer unless you want to spend huge amounts of money on ink. The worst part of this printer's design is that it uses COLOR ink to print black. This results in the small color tanks constantly running out of ink. Once this happens, the printer will refuse to print, even if you are printing black text.Combine this with the practice of inserting a chip into the cartridges to prevent you from refilling them, and you have a recipe for money going up in a puff of smoke.I bought this printer because I thought the individual ink tanks would be more economical, and instead it's turned into a money guzzler.In the performance area, it has a tendency to smudge and streak.Avoid.
For a little while i guess this printer does an OK job. It's a little slow but I can live with that. The scanning and copying isn't too bad. But it's been a little less than a year and this printer is the worst part of my life. It takes me over half an hour to print a 3 page report. It jams all the time. I can't even put multiple sheets of paper in the tray, I have to feed it paper one at a time for it to print. And I have to mention again, it jams like crazy. Just now I got so mad at it I punched my table and have an aching hand. I will never buy a printer from Dell again and I highly recommend no one does either.
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!!!!
These speakers were more than I expected in so many ways. I first got them and I could not wait to get them hooked up. When I went to install them I found that they were actually oversized 6.5 speakers. I had to make special mounting plates for my doors and then had to trim a lot of plastic off of the rear deck mounting spots. Once I got them in I was very pleased with the sound. Very clear and crisp sound. The mids were not over powering the tweets and did not sound distorted. But of course I am not using all of my power from my amp either. I have designed my system for my listening pleasure not for everyone around me. I especially liked the fact the mids did not have that annoying little prong on one of the speaker terminals. They were both full size connectors. I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for a component system that is not entering a competition of course. You will not be dissapointed with the sound you get from these.
My firstPresto 01781 23-Quart Pressure Canner and Cookeris for canning. It is this huge cooker, not for your everyday meal. I picked the 4 quart cooker for its' size. I want to make smaller sized meals. If you give me a large pot, I am going to fill it up! Then I have to deal with all the left overs. This cooker is the right size for two with plenty of left overs for the week. My first recipe was with dried beans (black, pinto) for chili. The booklet said only cook for 3 min. after the quick soak (one hour). I did't believe that was possible. Because I have tried to cook dried bean on the stove top and it took hours and hours. And they still weren't done to my liking. So I left the beans in about five min. they were almost over cooked, tender and delicious!I am going to love this cooker. Next up is tough cuts of beef. See what I can do with them. Keep in mind you can only fill it 2/3 full while cooking with pressure. I believe this so food particles don't get trapped in the vent.The basic theory is you cook the longest cooking time ingredient first. Let's say, chuck roast then you release the pressure when almost done. That's the time you add Potatoes, onions seasonings and carrots. After reading the booklet for cooking times and recipes it is almost faster then a microwave oven.....REALLY!
I've bought many spools of these DVDs and never had a problem. They are great value for the money. Seriously.
Although the DSC-U60 has almost none of the features one has come to expect on a digital camera, it does what it does flawlessly. What it does is snap simple, hi-resolution photos in any environment without fail.It has no zoom lens. What you see in the viewfiner is what you get, period. You point, you shoot, that's it.It is (or at least mine is) really, truly waterproof. This is an absolutely essential feature for me, and is the raison d'etre of the DSC-U60. If you don't need a waterproof camera, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you kayak, canoe, fish, or camp, it's really cool to have a camera you don't have to worry about getting wet. I've killed a number of cameras on river trips, and probably lost some great photos as a result. This puppy has been in rivers, lakes, and hot tubs, and hasn't skipped a beat.The lens is great, the electronics are great, and the resolution is superb. Although 5 or 6 MP is becoming standard these days, the DSC-U60 takes extremely sharp, clear photos, good for printing or viewing on-screen.If you need anything more or less than a waterproof point-and-shoot, you will be disappointed. This would be a really poor choice for a general-purpose camera. There are better, sharper, and easier-to-use cameras out there with way more features for much less money.On the other hand, if (like me) you really need an indestructable camera for simple, high-quality snapshots, you couldn't ask for more.
CD case holder fails because it is large enough to hold so many CD's that it gets too heavy! One hand is barely large enough to hold it and the weight is too great for even a relatively well-conditioned man. Another objection is that it needs a heavy elastic strap around it to ensure that the loose-fitting lid doesn't come off and allow its contents to spill out if it is tipped too far (because its heavy weight causes one to lose his grip!).
I'm a technical/knowledgebase writer for a large software company and whenever I get a new product, I'm really aware of the set up process and documentation to improve on my own work.With that, I'm surprised to hear some of the bad reviews of this product. The manual is a simple, one sheet that gives you 5 steps to set it up totally in pictures and a single line of text. In fact, it was easier than that for me on My Winddows XP Pro machines: I yanked it out of the box, plugged in both the usb and power supply, and it was recognized immediately and worked perfectly. I didn't install any software.Also, keep in mind that it uses USB 2.0. If you are running USB 1.0 on an older computer it won't transfer as fast.Additionally, my girlfriend has an older, USB 1.0 laptop running XP Home, and I recommended this to her because it has a power supply. This means if you are looking to buy one of the USB 2.0 powered portable/external HD's, it won't have the juice to work. But since this runs off AC current (plus into the wall), she has no issues and has been totally happy storing her MP3 collection it.As for power consumption, yes, it keeps spinning. BUT, these hard drives are generally meant as backup or storage of media files. Since it only turns on when the computer boots up, this is fine for most applications. The effort to unplug the drive from the back is no different then reaching for an on/off switch. Additionally, if you are using it to play back you MP3 or video collection, the drive will have to spin up anyway to play them back.I'd highly recommend this drive for experienced and non-techies alike - and, yes, would buy it for my mom. A drive this easy to use keeps guys like me out of business ;^)
Thank goodness I have back-up alarms, b/c this machine has only turned on my ipod 1 out of 4 mornings. The ipod icon and the volume setting come on, but the ipod remains in charge mode. I've read and re-read the instructions and I don't see anything about how to specifically set your ipod except to make sure it is on.Other than that, I'm in agreement with all the other negative reviews I've read on here. When I looked up articles that listed the best ipod alarm clocks, the iHome, about $20 more, was the one most highly recommended on every site I went to. I chose this instead of the ihome b/c cause it was $20 cheaper. Learned my lesson. I'm taking it back to Target tomorrow.
I have owned two of these. My first one worked great for the first six months on the default station. All of a sudden it stopped broadcasting. After installing the stations from the CD, I was able to get it to work again on other stations. Then three months later it died completely.For some reason, I bought another one. I like the compactness and price tag, but it was a mistake. The second one only lasted six months and then died completely. I tried all their recommendations and nothing. I now have to buy another FM transmitter for the third time. You can bet the next one will not be an iTrip!
This is a great piece to go along with the rest of your audio equipment, i call them my toys but some people have trouble understanding how i can spend so much on them.ne ways, these headphones made me realize there were low underlying melodies in my tracks that i didn't realize they were there from less capable set of headphones. i've always thought my monitors were good enough to listen for these subtleties but real late night sessions require me to create and mix tracks in my headphones.while they're not the MDR7509HD, i've had them on my head before, these headphone sets are under $100. so if you're rich go ahead get the MDR7509HD.these one's are good for me...
I ended up just buying another one of these plugs, the adapter fit pretty loose, and I heard a little noise when the cord shifted on my headphones, i reccomend buying an adapter that costs a little more, and save the hassle.
I bought the Garmin window suction cups thinking the price is really cheap so I was a little concerned but when they came they where great just what I ordered I would recomend them. They worked perfect. Thanks Amazon it's nice to know in this tough economy I can get products at a great price.......
Excellent reception the only problem is when using the BB app for listening to radio sometime hums.
This receiver is the best boat anchor that a man can have. It grabs the ocean floor and keeps the boat from moving. The person I bought this from is a scammer.Dial for tuning is cheap and sound quality is terrible. Go with Yamaha instead.
This backpack is terrific at what it does. It will probably not hold every piece of equipment you own in it's lower section designed for holding such items, but if you wish, there are enough pockets to but in an extra lens or flash without any problem. The lower section is padded very well, and though there is of course movable Velcro walls, they seemed to be less mobile that I would like. Never the less, it works out well. My main problem with the lower compartment is how difficult it is to get to without stopping and placing the backpack on the ground, but I suppose must backpacks are this way.As I mentioned before, there are a lot of spare pockets on this pack, six I believe, give or take. There is also a good size upper compartment, but it is by far not as large as the description makes it sound. It will hold a wind breaker and lunch, maybe a few other items, but if you plan on carrying a heavy jacket, that's about all you're carrying. There are straps all around the pack to put on tripods, monopods, hiking staffs, or whatever you need. There are also two retractable water bottle holders, that of course can be used for other items if need be.The laptop compartment is, as everyone is saying, smaller than is to be expected. For me, this is not a problem as I use a 13" MacBook. If you are getting this assuming it will fit a larger notebook, stop. I can imagine a 15" fitting inside if you load it from the upper compartment instead of the side zipper, but any larger will definitely be pushing it.Overall, the backpack is really good quality and very comfortable to wear around for the day, even with the laptop inside. I use it with about three lenses, and one on the camera (100 - 300mm, 50mm on camera, 18 - 50mm, and 55 - 200mm). I also have a flash in there and a digital camcorder in one of the pockets, plus filters, cleaners, and all that in other pockets. I also have a monopod strapped to the side, water bottle on the other, MacBook in the back, and it still feels great, with room left to spare.Great backpack, worth the money, will last for years and years.
this unit is easy to install, and works perfectly, some of the problems i have seen in the reviews never materialized, like with the cable tension monitor.installed as per instructions, and it worked perfectly, and about raising the door the entire way up and not being able to bring it back down. my door is 10X16 insulated door and picking it up the entire way and then closing is no problem at all. i installed the door and the opener myself, the opener took less than 2 hours from start to finish to install. it is so quiet i could not believe how smooth and quiet it was. the only negative i could find is that the door is either up or down you can not stop the door where you want. besides this this is a quality opener and would buy another one without question
I recommend battery as replacement and/or extra battery for camera. Arrived quickly and the packaging did not contain any extra materials.
You really can't try this product out until your battery wire is cut. But you can turn the key and hear how loud the siren is.
I used this product to split my cable signal so one cable goes into my internet modem, and the other goes into the back of my TV, so now I have fast internet and basic cable. Works like a charm.
I was hesitant to buy the iCarPlay - I had an FM transmitter several years ago and it was miserable. I was afraid I'd get in an accident while fiddling with the dial. The iCarPlay, however, has present stations, making it easier to change the station should you pick up some static.That problem doesn't happen often though. I live near Washington, DC, and rarely have to change the station because of static. Sure, the quality isn't as good as if you have a direct line-in port on your car stereo or a cassette adapter, but for those of us with plain ole CD players, the iCarPlay works well. It also does a great job of keeping your iPod charged.Another plus is that the cord is long enough that you can pretty much put your iPod wherever you want. I also read some great reviews of it on the Apple message boards.It might take you a while to get this product, however; I was on the Amazon's waitlist for over a month before I found it elsewhere and cancelled my order here.
This works - it's a card reader, so what do you want from it but for it to read your card? But I was hoping this would be a little narrower so it could fit in a USB port next to another occupied port. I have another Sandisk card reader that easily takes up the space of 3 USB ports. This one only takes up 2 - - -. My fault. Could've asked for measurements.
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.
The antenna draws in local channels well. The adjustable antennas are delicate so one has to treat them as such.
This thing didn't even last until I got the rebate check back.... the drive itself is fine... the USB interface just stopped working.... Please see Seagate's website for their very restrictive warranty return policies (It's almost as though you can void your warranty by taping the box left-handed AND they link you to another site where you're invited to BUY the correct materials to ship your drive back to them). I consider their warranty return competely useless (No data recovery without an exorbitant fee, even though the drive itself is not the problem.... and you get a "reconditioned" drive, not the one you sent back....) BEWARE!! My first and absolute LAST Seagate purchase.......
The basic problem with this is, if it locks up, you have to wait for the battery to die before you can get it working again. Not a problem if it didn't lock up a lot, but it locks up A LOT. Why not provide a reset button or a removable battery? No wonder XM has trouble. Great service is not going to work if you sell the customer junk.
I purchased the item because it was slim enough to fit behind my flat screen. It worked out perfectly and helped me hide my cables for a cleaner looking installation.
We used these as cockpit speakers on a 37-foot cruising sailboat. Lots of salty air and occasional thunderstorms did not destroy them in 3 years of use (we've since sold the boat, so don't know how long they've lasted). Really good sound for the money, too (I'm not an audio freak, so may miss some nuances but they basically sounded good).
Ok, ok: the cable is short, the plug doesn't mach easily, no one-step hotsync operation avaible and no recharge is possible without an USB port...But: This product fits in your pocket, it's only a cable with a USB plug and a Palm plug in the other end, it's very easy to use, no additional software or drivers required, it charges your Palm in 30 minutes (ATTENTION: no from wall-plug, but from a pc USB port), Hotsync operation (you need to select from the handle because there isn't any hotsync-key on this product)... Simply all that you can do with the huge craddle provided by Palm.If your old craddle is no longer working, this product is a very good and cheap replacement with the same functions: all that you need is a pc with a USB port!
The best active noise-cancelling headphones I've ever used. Originally purchased for training tapes and cds, but also used when operating lawn equipment (rider mower, weed wacker, etc.) given how well they dampen the noise to a far more acceptable level.
I ordered these head phone from Amazon on Aug 14th, and was immediately charged for the full amount on my credit card. The product was then shipped by UPS but I never received it. When I finally tracked the item, I discovered that they claimed they couldn't deliver it because they didn't have the correct suit number (even though I had given it to them). I sent a complaint to Electronics Expo, on Aug. 28th, and never heard from them. That is, until I posted my first review, complaining about it. Then I immediately heard from them, explaining that they would send it again. The pleaded with me to remove my negative review. So I did because I trusted they would ship it. Well it never came. Now I'm moving to England on Monday and it's too late. I'll never receive the head phones. It's especially embarrassing for me because it was supposed to be a gift for my best man.I only hope at this point I can at least get my money back. It doesn't erase the embarrassment or time wasted or frustration, of course.Good luck if you try to buy this product, or anything else from Amazon.
I was really excited about this deal and the average to high reviews for the speakers. However, they are really cheap feeling and sound horrible. Very tingy with no bass sound at all. I had them hooked up to my computer. I am returning them today.
They work really well. I should have bought two of them. They are great for watching movies and not disturb others.
I have been looking for a MP3 player for some time and finally decided to go with Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB and haven't regretted the decision. The files have transferred very nicely and the software for organizing data seems to work really well. I have had no problems at all with ripping, syncing or transferring any of the files to the Vision:M. One problem that I have, and the only reason I did not give this five stars, is that the touch scroll device is very "touchy". Although there is a way to "tune" the sensitivity I still find the pad to be to sensitve. Great features, love the option to use FM (yes, I still enjoy listing to the radio sometimes) and having this option is just an added bonus. Great screen resolution and pretty user friendly. All in all I would recommend this player.
I was so pleased to be able to purchase this. Someone from apple actually found it for me online and it was exactly what I needed!
I enjoy my new iPAQ very much. I have been a Palm user since PDA's first hit the market but wanted to try something new, using the Windows CE format. Being that the iPAQ usses the Windows format similar to my laptop and desktop computers, it was very easy to use from the get go. It is much easier to access your POP e-mail account and very easy to set-up. I had numerous problems attempting to do this with my Palm and still am unable to access my e-mail account. The icons are very similar to Windows and allow for easy accessing to programs. I like having access to my MS Office programs and the ability to edit.On the downside, I do enjoy the grafity feature that Palm uses with their PDA's. You have to tap the keyboard to enter all data on the iPAQ. Another downer is the battery life. It drains pretty quickly, especially if you are browsing the web or checking your e-mail. I wish that their were more themes so you can change the look of your iPAQ. The internal memory is rather small and you will need to purchase a memory card if you plan to store pictures, video, music or other larger programs. I found that you will need at least a 2gig card at minimum.Otherwise, it is a great product, fun to use and adds a new dimension for me in handheld computing.
I am not a technophobe, yet I found this printer easy to use and operate. I have printed all the way to 8 X 10 photos with no problems and great clarity. I really like it, and have owned it since they first came out over a year ago with no problems.
This works perfect & a great price. We have an older laptop that doesn't have a wireless card, so it works like a dream. Easy installation, too.
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!
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.
I use these to run with my iPhone and they work great, sound good and don't fall off my head while running
The Harmon-Kardon portable speakers are much better than I expected. For such a small system, the sound is excellent. Not only can you use them with your iPod, but they can also serve as speakers for your computer. They were easier to hook-up than my original computer speakers and sound much better.
There are many detailed reviews and descriptions so I will highlight just a few points.1. Easy to set up in Windows XP - a couple minutes, no glitches. You must have a (not-included) USB cable with a "square" end.2. You get fax-from-pc-document capability. For example, you have a Word or Powerpoint document on your pc. Basically when "printing" that document you choose the "Fax" among printer options in your regular print screen - dead simple, it prompts for phone #.3. For us. a key factor was to replace our old one-sheet flatbed scanner with a multi-sheet scanner for home office use. Your multiple sheet paper document is converted to a PDF. (E.g. convert tax documents to "paperless office".) Great! The MP530 direct PDF is, however, an "image" type PDF and not word searchable. (Optical reader software is bundled, but not "inside" the PDF maker, it is a different program.) If you want to convert a paper document to a one-file, searchable PDF, you need special software like Adobe Acrobat. Acrobat can convert a PDF image document (direct from MP530) to a somewhat larger PDF with a hidden "vocabulary" of all words, making it searchable in the future even in free Adobe Reader. Of course, Acrobat software costs multiples of the MP530's price, so you wouldn't expect it to be included. (Check for academic versions if you have kids or are in school yourself.) You can get different machines, about triple the cost, that are home office "document scanners" but for light use we think the MP530 will accomplish this service fine.4. Overall, no glitches in our first week. Other reviews report the MP530 ink cost-per-page is fairly low compared to various brands of all-in-one printers. Newer all-in-ones have features like little color video screens and slots for camera memory chips, those were not "must haves" for us.
I live in a small apartment and I have several appliances (2 MacBooks, a printer, 2 lamps, air purifier, room heater) with cords lying all over the floor from a limited number of wall sockets. With the uncovered cords I am always tripping over them. With Wiermold's Corduct Cord Protectors I can hide a cord under a length of the protector and avoid tripping over it. For the MacBooks and printer I run a single surge protector with all three connected to it and the cord from the surge protector covered.
Computer Memory (RAM) upgrade's are an important part of increasing your computer's performance. If you're running on an old system and web page's don't load as fast as you like, then I suggest you upgrade your RAM.Provided your Motherboard can handle the upgrade.The memory upgrade I have made by purchasing this item, increased my browser's page loading time by at least 80%.Sometime even the off brand name's work just as good as the top marketing items.
This product is a very unreliable and falsely advertised item! I can not even pick anything on it, it is not what was advertised! VERY VERY POOR PRODUCT! Would not reccomend it to NO ONE.
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.
I really liked the price on these headphones, and they do just what they say they do. They ship with everything you need for whatever audio hookup you need: component, 3.5mm, 1/4".The sound quality is generally good. The range is great: throughout my house. They are often staticy, but can be fine-tuned for ideal reception. They do go to a very loud static if they don't receive input for about 5 minutes straight and you haven't turned them off. Freaked me out when I went to bed and then noticed this soft hiss from I-couldn't-tell-where.All in all, how can you beat $50 for a set of cordless Sennheiser phones? Keep that in mind, and you'll be very happy with these.
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!
Ive been using Sony cameras for some time, and have yet to be disappointed. Knowing this----I had to pick up the H-5. Amazing camera!!!However, the next issue was how to transport it in an efficient manner without having to buy a Samsonite overnight bag just for a camera!!This case does the job. You can attach to your belt, or sling over the shoulder. Good protection. Snug fit.The only reasons I cant give it a 5 star rating are the following:1--The additional storage is almost non existant. There is a small pocket on the side which holds very little. This bag is basically just for the camera.2--Although being snug saves the camera from moving around, it makes it difficult to remove in a hurry. The design is such that you insert the camera nose first. This means you have to pull it out screen side first. This is the side with all the buttons, and 3 inch screen.Buy protectors for the screen immediately. You will end up rubbing it, or packing the strap against it when storing the camera. Pulling it out requires paying attention, and being careful. No haste available!!!Soooooooooooo----all in all good case for the application. I am overall pleased.
I wanted an upgrade to my poor little $20 wal mart sony headphones. I was looking for something in the $100 range and these were on my list. Honestly I went with them because between them and the AKG K 240's (both the same price new) I found the Sennheisers for cheaper "used". I say "used" because these things were in mint shape...still had the plastic wrap around the cord and everything.The comfort is excellent. I've used Audio Technica's ATH M50's...GREAT headphones but are about $60 more...and to ME, the Sennheisers are more comfortable, most padding on the head (which is good cause I'm bald so no natural padding up there for me) and the ear padding was excellent as well. They are SLIGHTLY heavier that the ATH M50's..but not an uncomfortable heavy, they just feel sturdy and strong to me...not overbearing.The sound block out is one of my favorite features. You put them on and it's as if you get transported to your own world...you hear very little outside noise, which, when you are trying to practice or concentrate on your music, this is a very nice advantage.The coiled cord is great because with a straight one I'm forever rolling over it with my chair...and then it gets tangled up...and then i have to UNTANGLE it without knocking anything over...sounds minor but..it does get annoying.I gave sound quality 4 stars because yes the sound is great, but it does seem super super flat...which i know is a good thing especially if you're listening to a mix, but I do like a LITTLE color...not something that throws off what you're hearing, but just something to be able to enjoy what you're listening to. I got use to the sound very fast though, its crystal clear...good distinction of highs and lows so for sure no complaints here.All in all, it was an excellent buy especially at the discounted price i got, but even for full price it would be well worth it. I'd recommend them for sure. Sorry I don't have MORE headphones to compare them to other than the ATH's but for MY first set of pro headphones...I'm very please.
I do a lot of work in Photoshop and thought this would be a useful tool in photo retouching. It was!! I've owned tablets years ago, but boy have they com a long way. This is a great tablet and full of the features that I can use. I wish I got one of these sooner. It was very easy to set-up, pretty much plug & play, allows for you to program buttons, touch & feel to your liking quick. I also found it's the best tool for creating storyboards and even editing video! The price is right too. I purchased mine from J&R; Music World (through Amazon)and it was at my door 2 days after the purchase.Get one...you won't be sorry.
I migrated from Nikon d70, which is a fantastic camera, just wanted a new challenge. This is definitely a few steps above d70.It has more professional features, faster response. I used Ken Rockwell's website to aid me in the setup. The results are probably 75% of where I want to be. Photos are brillient. I use 18-200mm and Nikon 50mm 1.8d.
My wife accuses me of "Stooping and staring", she doesn't apprediate my analytical side. I am 6'2" tall and have a bad back. I have looked at many stools and owned many. I was looking for a stool for photography, in that I spend long hours waiting for a shot to develop. Height, durability and ease of use were my concerns.The Comfort XXL, 26" is working out very well for me. I use both levels with good comfort. Very well built, stable and rugged. It is expencive but I prefer to pay once for products that work well and last.
I needed a way to keep my iPhone powered in the middle of nowhere on a vespa ride across the country. No interstates at all. The middle of nowhere.this product worked incredibly well. highly recommended.
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.
These are my favorite headphones! I HATE ear buds and they simply don't fit in my ears, so unless I spend a ton of money finding the right size of ear bud, I have limited options. These headphones are fantastic! I've owned 3 pairs over the past 15 years. My first pair lasted about 11 years (but not used daily) before the sound started to barely crackle through. My second pair I misplaced, sadly. And now I'm on my third pair, which are still going strong and holding up well. I love that the design is thin and flexible, so I can hardly tell they're on my head. A bonus for me is that they hold the straggler pieces of my bangs back while I work out, so I can tuck hair back if need be. The design allows the music to flow directly into your ear, but you hardly feel like anything is in your ear at all. Not so with the trendy ear buds. I always find those uncomfortable after a short while. I could wear these headphones all day and not mind. In fact, I've done it! These headphones are lightweight, comfortable, easy to wear, flexible - so they wont break if you accidently smash them at the bottom of your bag, and I can't think of a single thing I would change about them. They are the ONLY kind of headphones I will use, and I continue to seek them out after years of use. No other headphones compare. And they're such a reasonable price! Really, you can't go wrong with 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!
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.
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.
I'd now give this product ONE star.This is a rewrite of an earlier review I'd done. I'd posted that I really did like these headphones, and was replacing them after they broke. But after the new pair has broken, I just can't see paying over and over and over to replace a defective product. They always break at the hinge / telescoping part of the product.Since Koss has an unconditional lifetime warranty on their products, I have switched to Koss Sparkplugs (US$15) ...I know of folks who have had Koss products for YEARS and if anything does happen to go wrong, they just exchange the product for a new one. It doesn't get easier than that. I'm done with the Sony headphones.
doesn't work. never worked period. The price was right but I guess I got what I paid for....a nickel for nada!
70 slim single dvd cases was a great buy. I have a lot of dvd's and make my own home video's so this is a great way to store them. This company is great, shipping was great, and the quality is also great. You can't go wrong buying in bulk. I'll be back again for my next purchase. These cases are very durable. Having them slim they take up less space for storing them in my book case.
After doing a week's worth of research trying to find some good earphones for my husband I finally was convinced these would probably be a good deal. This was a birthday gift for my hubby and when I got home from work, he came running in to give me a big hug and tell me THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! When he put the earphones on me, it sounded like I was in a movie theater. These earphones are INCREDIBLE!! I didn't expect them to be this sensational. Now we both fight over them! Not really...but eventually we might get another pair so we can both watch movies and listen with the earphones on because it is truly incredible sound! We're both very happy with this product and have no complaints whatsoever. My thanks to the other reviewers who helped me to decide on this choice.
I've used this remote for years...maybe 4 years...? I have the clip attached to my camera strap and it goes everywhere my camera goes. It's great, and it was one of the best (very small) investments I'd ever made for this camera. My husband and I go hiking and camping, and are capable of taking semi-candid photos with the use of this little remote, and our tripod. We set the camera up on the tripod (or a rock if we want to be quick), back away, and push the button with the remote in our hand. We've used it on the beach, in the mountains, in the campground, and for family pictures. It's a must buy in our book! I've had it for a long long time, and the battery JUST died. Hope that gives you an idea of how far the dollar goes with this. I love this thing!
This earphones are great at what they do. They have good sound quality and you can pretty much crank up the volume without any worries. Really recommend this head phones. Plus they are dirt cheap so you can't go wrong with this order.
I am very satisfied! The backpack was shipped quickly and is what I expected. The only problem I found is my 14" laptop doesn't fit through the outside pocket. I can only access it from the inside. I plan on purchasing from Adorama again!
I bought this DVD player 6 months ago. So far no problems.. If to say true i am very impressed with the quality and functions of this player. I bought this player because 1) It plays both PAL and NTSC format dvds 2)It uses 110V and 220 V , 3) it has a bunch of connectors including optical and digital coaxial 4) It has Karaoke 5)It is silver, slim. 6) It is very cheap -70 usd. I connected it to my Yamaha home theater and watched movies, it is wonderful. So, if you are thinking to buy this player buy it!. IT WORTHS THE MONEY YOU PAY !!!
THIS COMPUTER ROCKS!it starts up really fast(3sec) the system is soo quiet u cannot even hear it when its on.The modem seems alot faster then my old computers modem JUST BUY THIS ONE ITS GREAT !!
Sony RM-AX4000 is great...I love the touch screen LCD display. You can program any electronic device to this remote! Even your lights!! I get alot of compliments from friends and vistors when they see this remote, and ask where they can buy one.The only down side of this remote is you MUST have a PC to program it properly or else you will not get all your features from your old remote onto this one...It would also be convenient if your PC is close to your T.V. in order to test out the programmed functions or else you will have top keep running up and down the stairs several times just to test out the remote every time you want to test the new fuction. Programing the remote to execute multiple fuctions at the same time is a bit tricky so you must have patience.The Sony RM-AX4000 has definately met and beat my expectations, This is one hell of a remote for under 80 bucks!!!!
I have always owned windows ce devices and I purchased the Palm IIIc because I wanted the Palm OS but with color. I have not been disappointed. With the new low pricing of the IIIc, it sells for less than the Vx and, despite the added size, color is well worth it. Numerous color apps are now available and everything from the address book to games is clearer and more fun on the IIIc. The size is relly not an issue, as it is still much smaller than any CE device. The palm 3.5 OS is fast and is yet to crash on me. The device can become addicting and I would also recommend, as others have , obtaining the Chrome color adjusting software... which maximizes the screen and can save battery life if you convert to the black backround. The battery itself stays charged for about 3 days with heavy use before it bugs out. Overall, this is a super product for[the price]. One more thing; Palm will probably come out with a wireless device the size of the Vx with a color screen farely soon. However, I assure you such a device will cost more...and this IIIC will suffice very nicely until you need get your next &quot;fix&quot; fo a new gadget!
inexpensive and works great. Good product at an exceptional price Iwould bpurchase this item again!!! Definitely wortth the money. good Buy.
Had this TV for just about 3 years. It was fixed twice under warranty. At the three year mark the television picture died completely. Took it into a repair shop they said its a problem with the panel display and it would be cheaper to get a new tv than to have it fixed. Contacted Samsung hoping for some sort of money towards a new one, even though out of warrant. I expressed to them that if they do the right thing and provide some sort of value towards a trade in I would remain a Samsung customer. They told me to send in the paperwork and then wouldn't even return my phone calls. Finally I got the "executive customer relations" secretary and she told me there was nothing they could do per my client rep.This is horrible customer service and horrible quality. When you pay top dollar for a television you expect more than 3 years out of it. Samsung has put a bad taste in my mouth that will last a lifetime. I will never buy a samsung product again and would discourage anyone I know from doing so.
I Was a little bit hesitant about how well this dvd player would work but once it came(it didn't take long to ship)I tried it out and I was very pleased, the sound is great it has two headphone jacks, the pictures good a really good overall dvd player for not much.
I bought this SD reader a couple years ago, along with a SD card for backing up my Nintendo Wii saves. It has been such an amazing tool, that I've ended up using it long term for other purposes other than originally intended.I love the fact that I can use it for Micro, Mini, and Standard cards. I originally was using it for a standard, but lately found myself using it for smaller cards. This made it convenient for myself as I didn't need to buy a second card reader.It is small, and portable. It also has a nice little cap for protection.In all I found it to be affordable, and a great SD Reader that will last years down the road. It is so convenient, that I've had people ask me to borrow it. I wouldn't buy any other reader.
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.
Wow, the only speakers you'll need for a desktop. I received these as a gift about 12 YEARS AGO. To this day, they still work flawlessly. Unbelievable quality that's less expensive than Bose. To this day they serve me well as a tv sound system though I can to hook these up to my laptop easily to play music if i feel like it. The subwoofer that comes with it is great. Achieves a deep bass that your neighbors will hate you for if you turn it up. The speakers have really nice mids and hi. If I were to have a complaint about these is that it could have had more outputs on the back of the sub and the controls on the one speaker are limited to volume and bass control. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.
I've owned nothing but Canon digital cameras in my life - the G1, G2, S70 and now the S80. My biggest gripe with prior cams was the lousy video quality. The S70 was improved (640x480 10 fps), but still not suitable as a video cam replacement. Now, Canon finally answers the call with the S80. It's awesome to be able to carry a camera in your pocket that takes perfect still pictures AND can double as a respectable video cam. In addition to the lower rez/frame rate problems in past cams, zooming or adjusting for light changes while capturing video wasn't possible. This cam does both. Bravo! Of course, you need plenty of SD memory, but I can live with that. (2 gigs gets you ~16-17 mins at 640x480).Is it worth upgrading from an S70 to an S80? If you care at all about video, then absolutely! The S80 interface is also much improved and the large LCD is wonderful. If the video hadn't been drastically improved, I would've stuck with the S70 and waited for the S90 or considered the competition. The downside is the switch to SD memory from CF but that's the price of progress. Hopefully SD is as durable as CF.I really wanted the underwater housing option for my S70, but since I wasn't 100% happy with that cam, I held off. I just ordered it for my S80 from Amazon.The biggest complaint people have about this cam is the lack of a RAW mode. Seeings how I never used it on the S70, I probably won't miss it on the S80.
I bought this because I wanted to listen to my books on tape in my car. It works great. I drive an older vehicle (2000) and sometimes there is a hum in the sounds, it changes with the RPM of the vehicle. But it works like it says it does. The only thing that worries me sometimes is I plugged in my Droid X to change it. After listening for over an hour the plug into the cigarette lighter was very hot to the touch, and the phone was barely changed. Not that great of a feature. I would recommend it for someone with out an I phone that uses there phone for everything.
I'm a technical kind of guy - been a programmer for 25 years, but this all-in-one confused the heck out of me. I actually had to read the manual to figure it out, and I still have to refer back to it all the time. However, once you figure it out, it's a great device!
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.
I actually bought this about two years ago to replace a the broken head of my tripod. I've been on numerous trips since then and have used it extensively. It is still in perfect condition and none of the joints have loosened. Definitely recommended.
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!
Love, love, love this player! Sounds is awesome!! Haven't been able to figure out how to download video but I don't plan on using this feature that much i can figure it out later.
At first, when i brought this item at staples and brought it home, it was phenominal. But then, not a few months later...it broke...that's not great quality. If it didn't break i would of loved it, hwo it had rechargbale usb cable etc, ti was great. So if u don't care if your mouse is going to break in a few months go ahead, buy it.
I purchased this RPTV about a month ago. I have researched this unit exhaustively for close to three months. I've looked at all other possibilites. I've read some of the comments from other owners that had problems with this TV. Taking all that into consideration , I bought this unit. I have to say that this is the "BEST" tv I have "EVER SEEN". I would put this up against ANY tv out there PERIOD. The picture is "Drop Dead Beautiful". Everybody that has come over to see this set has had the same reaction!! To be "SAFE" I have purchased an extended warrany on it , since the Micro Displays are apt to require more srevice. I only have "GOOD THINGS" to say about this TV. "Consider It"
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.
It appears to do what it says it will do.Pleased with the slim / nice design and that it does not seem to over heat and basically a no problem easy to configure router.
This is an amazing little system! But enough other people have said that already. What I want to mention is that when buying this from Amazon they suggest buying some cables to go with it, but if you are just hooking this up to a computer you do not need any additional cables.UPDATEWell, they did sound good. Now, suddenly as I'm sitting here at my desk they just turned off. No power, no sound, no warning, nothing. I've been looking around online and they don't have a fuse, they just have an amp that goes bad. Before buying I saw some posts of fragile amps, but I hadn't seen any that had died in 3 weeks...we'll see what tech support does for me tomorrow.UPDATECustomer support was excellent. Easy to deal with, and quickly sent me a replacement amp. No hassle! I just hope this new one has some sort of a design improvement so that it lasts. I'd give the product 5 stars based on their sound, but I'm deducting a star for making me deal with a warranty issue, even though it was pretty pain free.
This flash is so much more than what comes on most Canon DSLR's. My wife has a Canon DSLR that came with a pop up flash that is almost worthless. This 430EX-II however is extremely useful. It works perfectly with the camera, has a infra-red light to set the focus (not the annoying burst of flash found on cheap external mount flashes) and is quick to recycle. The bounce on it works quite well and it is NOT a battery eater. We use regular alkaline batteries and get a lot of flashes before replacing them. I would buy it again in a minute if I needed a good semi-professional flash in the future.
This item is compatible with the panasonic 8.5 screen DVD player. Perfect fit and the item is very nice, not cheap looking and nicely padded. Definitely worth the extra price. Other cases available that were cheaper, but from the pictures, they looked it.
About 4 months after activating this unit I would occasionally get the "antenna not detected" message and lose my signal. I would just tap the antenna connection and the message would go away and the signla would return. Annoying yes but I can live with that. Now half the LCD display is gone and the antenna not detected message often appears (or should I say used to appear as the display only half works). I treated the unit carefully and would not even transport it from my car into the house as it was just too much effort. I called Xact and while the woman I spoke to was very polite she said they are out of stock and as soon as they get more in stock they will contact me for a replacement. Two months later and I see Amazon has them in stock and I still have heard nothing from Xact.....As an update Xact did call me back and after paying to ship the product back to Xact, they did send me a replacement unit 2 weeks later. However right out of the box the #3 button does not even work!
The back drop stand is easy to assemble and is VERY sturdy. I am satisfied as a pro photographer
I bought this to work with my Nikon D40X. I had the push on, white lens cap and wanted something a little better. These screw on and stay on. Doesn't appear to be a cheap imitation to me, I am happy with it and would buy more if needed. What else can you say about a lens cap...............
I agree that there are a lot of PDAs out there with hunkier features like WiFi (HP ipaq) or with integrated cell phones (Tungsten), but I think this PDA has the best bang for the buck! The digital camera is of a surprisingly good quality, though I think that the screen quality is better in the HP ipaq. I found the operating system to be very stable. I recently bought a SanDisk SD memory card for the PDA and that works well with it too. I also recommend the ViewSonic Customer Service highly. I had a defective item at first, which they replaced immediately without any hassle. I would definitely recommend the PDA!
My experience with this mouse was terrible because I didn't even got the chance to use the product. The battery set that came with this product was defective right out of the box. After a few minutes of the first time charge I heard a weird noise coming from inside the mouse so I disconnected it and opened the battery cover, just to discover that there were a few drops of a boiling liquid coming out of the batteries (?!). Please note that I checked polarity before inserting the batteries, so that was not the problem. After removing the defective batteries and cleaning the mouse I retry charge with a new battery set and setup the bluetooth connection. This second time, everything seemed ok, but only the buttons and the scrolling wheel were working with no cursor movements. So I guess that the incident with the batteries somehow damaged the mouse's laser sensor.As you can see, with my experience I could not tell if this mouse is good or not, but if you are going to give it try, I would recommend to change the batteries supplied for a new set and then charge and connect the mouse. Maybe you'll have better luck.
I bought these as a fathers day gift for my husband. And when he tried them for the first time he said "yeah there ok!!" but then later admitted that there are very good but he had forgotten to turn them on!!!!!!!!LOL
I've been in the market for a spotting scope for some time. I actually looked through this scope (among others) at a local gun shop and was quite impressed. For the money, you cannot go wrong. Visual quality is broad and clear throughout the zoom. I just wanted to see a 30 cal. hole in a target at about 200yds or so without spending a grand or more. This scope does it, especially with shoot n see targets. I really don't think you'll find a bigger bang for the buck. So, there it is. I don't usually do this review stuff, but when amazon sent me an e-mail offering me to do one, I felt compelled. The only downfall is that the supplied tripod is useless, unless you have a great shooting bench or want to lay on the ground. I picked up a taller one from wal-mart for a few bucks. Then IT broke. So, looking for a better tripod. Obviously, the reason I bought the one from amazon that I did, is because it was about $30 less than the local shop, with free shipping, no less. Seriously, small money well spent. Happy with my purchase.
Opened up the computer, plugged these bad boys in, turned the computer on and... VOILA... everything running perfectly. My old computer is now running like new!My old computer can only get upgraded up to 4gb. It has 4 slots with a max of 1gb per slot. So this was the perfect, cheapest choice for me.No complaints at all.
This cool little gadget bumps my laptop up off the counter and lets air circulate around the bottom of it....It's exactly what I wanted at a price you just can't beat.....I have it on my kitchen counter and it does not slip around or leave a mark. It's a groovy cool deal all around!! Glad I made this purchase !!
I saw the scathing review by Altaaf Dawoodjee. I don't know about his experiences but I love my drive from Fantom Drives. I couldn't tell you about tech support because I have never needed it. I've never had a problem with my drive and I've had it about two years.-Jeff
Installed this in a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with the BOSE system for a JVC Arsenal KD-A815 radio. Installation was easy. Was able to easily adjust the 4 channel amplified outputs of the JVC radio for the Bose amp inputs.
I bought 12 of these surge protectors for my office. They looked nice and priced right but after trying the first five, two of them were dead. I didn't bother with the rest and returned them all.
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.
I am more than pleased with the product that I received. It surpassed my expectations immediately upon use. I truly didn't realize how many files or how much information I could fit on this flash drive. I would highly recommend this product for the person who has to utilize more than one computer to get work done. This is my very first Kingston product and they have left a very good first impression on me.
Fast, stable, configurable via telnet only. Free support is via email and web only. This product does not seem to be targeted towards the mass market crowd.
I bought this camera for my 16 year old granddaughter and she just loves it. The pics are bright and clear and the camera is very easy to handle.
This is an inexpensive frame in comparison and has cool features that aren't on a lot of these digital frames. I love the mosaic feature for displaying my paintings.
I got my TV about a mounth ago A+ Great TV easy to set up to work and great to watch
It took two months for these earbuds to breakin. Critical to bass is getting a good fit in your ear - I could probably use a size a bit bigger than the large size. At first I was really disappointed in the bass and they sounded tinny. However, now they are really warm and smooth. Probably tooks 100+ hours to break in.
This is the real thing. It seems to be impossible to get anywhere and I got it overnight from Amazon. Wow.
I bought this to work with my Olevia 232-T12 flat screen TV after reading other reviews that said it should work well with Olevia. It does! The only downside is that it takes 4 AAA batteries and is comparable in size to a cruise ship's anchor. I guess I'll never lose it in the couch cushions...
The software is easy enough to install, and that's the only good thing about it.After a few days of operation the webcam simply froze and would freeze my PC with it. The only way to solve this was to disconnect the USB, which caused the videos I was shooting for business purposes to automatically disappear.I spoke twice to tech support at Logitech who had no idea how to repair this or why it was occurring in the first place. I un-installed and re-installed the software over 3 times, and the webcam still kept freezing.The worst webcam I've ever owned
My parents lost a cable during the move, this was the perfect replacement! Now the monitor works perfectly fine! Thanks
I've set up the printer today and the installation was pretty easy. I have a couple of other laser printers and E232 is compatible with other printers in terms of the printing output quality. I got it with a very good promotion price from staples. I was impressed with the printing speed of the printer. It was very fast and has a large paper holding tray which is a convenient feature. I am very satisfied with the printer.
All that you want and expected, this camera delivers. Have always been a fan of Canon digital cameras, bought this one to replace my backup A95 which has some lcd problems. Own a Canon S2 too and in comparison, i am amazed at the picture quality and especially the indoor shots. With an extra battery i can go on a week long trip without having to charge any of the batteries.An awesome camera overall.
Exactly what I wanted. It makes entering my checkbook entries so much easier than using the keys on my laptop. Love it!!!! Shipping was quick. All I did was take the keypad out of the package and plug it in.
If your a NASCAR fan, this is one of the best scanners out there. Plan on paying $40-60 more for it is you wait to get one at the track. Easy to use and one really nice feature is it displays drivers name and car number.
To start with, I was searching for a replacement for my (lost) stylus with a built-in pen to fit my Palm Centro phone/PDA - long ago discontinued by Palm. And, yes, I'm still using both the phone and the palm. While it's far from ideal, it's way better than carrying two separate devices. I bought this item from an Amazon Marketplace merchant. When it arrived, I found that it only fits a different Palm phone, the Treo.I went back and searched Amazon again for "Palm Centro stylus pen" and found this item as the first of several items returned by the search. I took a closer look at the item description from the merchant and saw that it doesn't list the Centro as a phone that it fits, so the merchant didn't do anything wrong. The problem, in this case, is with the search engine at Amazon. The merchant doesn't know what search I entered to arrive at their listed item(s).I contacted the seller who apologized for the problem and said that they would accept a return and refund my money since they didn't have the one that I wanted for the Centro. To help "fix" my problem, they offered to send me the only Centro stylus which they had, though it doesn't have a pen built-in. I gratefully accepted this offer since I couldn't find my original stylus and it's hard to find any in stores now (online or otherwise) after this long. Within couple of days their "fix" arrived in the mail.The merchant refunded my full purchase price as soon as I returned the package of "Palm 3181WW Stylus pens".Even though they did nothing wrong, this merchant took care of the problem (both the search engine error and my failure to carefully read the product description).They went WAY beyond their obligation!! EXCELLENT!!
I have been searching for a bathroom radio to make those long boring tasks, like flossing your teeth and shaving, go by more quickly. I like my daily dose of NPR, but unfortunately our two FM PBS stations are 30-60 miles away. This coupled with the foil radiant barrier installed in the attic of my home makes distant FM radio reception challenging. I have tried several radios with marginal static laden performance. I suspected the PAL would work better, but was amazed that the reception was flawless, even without extending the antenna I can get excellent reception. The gear driven tuner locks in stations with ease and the volume is room filling, and loud enough to overcome the buzz of an electric razor. Oh, and when the news is over the classical music is absolutely amazing coming from this little compact black box. The other thing I like is the power switch that is not connected to the volume control allowing the volume to remain where desired when the radio is powered up or down. Best of all is it is rechargeable so no cord to worry about around a wet countertop, and no batteries to buy every other month.
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.
I'm highly impressed with the Z22 Palm organizer! It has absolutely everything I need all contained in one small device. The calendar, tasks, and contacts lists are invaluable and save me a ton of time.Before I bought this Palm, I had a paper organizer, which filled up very quickly! My contact list was overflowing, "to buy" lists were in the front and back of the organizer in messy handwriting and different colored pen/pencil markings...it was a mess. I knew there had to be a better way to organize pieces of information I came across over the year.The electronic organizer instantly came to mind, and when I saw that the Z22 had every feature I needed for under $100, I was sold! This little device packs almost endless amounts of information in an organized, color-coded fashion. My to do lists are dated and organized...so are my contact lists, shopping lists...well you get the picture. To input, update or backup information fast, all I have to do is plug in the USB cable and sync it to my Mac, and within seconds each calendar (on the Palm and Mac) are updated. I love how easy and intuitive it is to use both the Palm and software on the computer. There are alarms to alert the user to their next appointment or task, which is very helpful. There's even an option to import your own images to serve as wallpaper for the background, and you can create a slide show as well. Being a photographer, I especially loved these features! I also like how stylish this compact organizer is, and that it can fit almost anywhere you want to put it; your back pocket, purse, book bag, it can fit pretty much anywhere. The screen is also very pleasing to the eyes, and not too small either. The letters are very legible and the screen is adjustable and very bright.[I noticed on a previous review, a user complained about the device shutting off and not coming back on. This happened to me as well, and I looked up the user manual online, and found some tips concerning this "problem". All that needs to be done is a soft reset (pushing the "reset" button on the back of the devise with the stylus). This restarts the Z22 without damaging or erasing any information, and reboots it. It makes sense since this is a computer running virtually all the time; of course it's going to need to be rebooted every once and a while!]In any case I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to get his or her life together in an organized, fun way!
Pro's: so light and comfortable you'll forget you're wearing it; good sound and bassCon's: flimsy construction so handle with care; doesn't block out ambient noise around you
First let me say that I LOVE THIS UNIT!Sony did a great job in the design of the HVL-RLA ring-light.Ring lights do not put out a lot of light as that would cause blown or washed out images with close-up photography (which ring lights are designed for). An example of a blown out image is to simply take a close up with an ordinary flash such as the pop up one that comes with most digicams like the Sony 828 which I own.Normal flashes simply produce too much high intensity, highly concentrated light at close distances resulting in a way too harsh light with close-ups thereby causing a blown, or washed out image at close ranges of a foot or two. A normal flash is great for distance subjects as the light spreads out and becomes more even and soft; they are designed for distances of greater then 5 feet or so. At close range a normal flash is almost useless for anything other then a bounce flash.Ring lights on the other hand are designed for a soft, low, but very even light output (that is why they completely encircle the lens). As a result, they generally are not usable as hand held but rather the use of a tripod is most often required as the light output is fairly low but very even. Also, a slow shutter speed is needed at very close distances as the F stop has to be set to its smallest opening to provide the greatest depth of field otherwise the image will not be in very good focus at anything but one very narrow area.This is called Macro Photography and here the ring light really does it best. Macro Photography is the art of taking very close up images such as stamps, coins, small models, insects, and any relatively small (and usually un-photographed images). There is a whole world of photography here and many people that get into it are simply amazed at the wonderful images that can be achieved that most photographers simply avoid or overlook for a lack of the proper equipment (such as the ring light, close up lenses, and a good solid tripod).The Sony HVL-RLA is unique as it has two light levels, plus either the left only, right only, or all of the ring can be turn on. This is accomplished as the light source itself is actually made up of 60 small LED&#8217;s (Light Emitting Diodes) behind a frosted light diffuser. This produces a very soft light that is mandatory for macro photography.Why would you want to turn on only one half of the ring you say? That&#8217;s simple, for increased shadow detail. On some subjects having the whole ring on produces illumination that is a little too even and sometimes a little unnatural, so by lighting the subject from one side (or the other) more contrast can be achieved on the subject thereby providing a more dramatic image; that is one very slick feature.As far as battery life goes I have absolutely no complaints as I use only Lithium batteries and so far they are holding up very well after several hours of use.Just remember, a ring light is not meant to illuminate general photography but is designed mainly for macro photography; here it does the job superbly.Sony did a wonderful job with this product; they got it right the first time.
Sound is decent, setup is a breeze. One of my first ones was delivered DOA, however, return was easy (And free!) and I received my replacement 1 1/2 weeks later. I would recommend this product.
I checked one store with nothing found. Checked the internet and found this product that was just what I was wanting and at a reasonable price. Good workmanship and protects my player. What more could I ask for???
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!
most gamer's will go crazy over their peripherals and spend insane amounts of money. as much as i'd like to blow $80 on a Logitech G7, i didn't exactly have that much to spend on a mouse. recommended to me by a friend, i went with this Kensington Mouse-In-A-Box. the wireless range is pretty good, and the mouse doesn't go into sleep right away, staying active for a good minute or so before dimming the LED, then at least another 5 minutes before shutting the LED off entirely to save power. for only a 400dpi mouse(that's what most cheap mice track at) i never had any tracking problems. with my own custom cut and painted plexiglas mousepad measuring 13" x 18" i never once had a skip, except for when the pad itself got dirty, but a wet cloth solved that problem.
Highly recommended. My photos are amazing. The zoom is wonderful.A lot of custom commands and very good presets, the sports settings is excellent to take fast photos.You will not be disappointed with this product. 100% guaranteed.
This item is very well built, and works great with the Nikon Camera it was purchased to support. I recommend this item
Took a chance on this sub since I have owned BIC floorstanding and bookshelf speakers for years (modified by Ed Frias). This sub will not disappoint for the price. I auditioned several subs at a local Fry's store and none of them sound as good as the BIC. Now I know auditioning subs at a Fry's is not the best of situations, but they all sounded boomy (Energy, Polk, Yamaha). Ordered the BIC back in May and do not have a single criticism for it. I wanted a sub that sounds good for both music and movies and this is the one. Bass is tight, never boomy (unless the recording is). If you're looking for a good sub at a great price don't hesitate to buy the BIC V1020. I don't think I have read a single bad review on this sub.
A must for macro hobbyist using Canon Macro System. I used this for my Canon 5DMk2 with Canon 65 mp-e and the new Canon Macro 100mm L f/2.8. Although you will need the adaptor for the 67mm ring of the 100mm lens. Works well and on ETTL for the whole system. I will also suggest the diffuser which I bought separately.
I checked out this item on the MFR's website after looking at another Peerless product (a wall mount). This item was called for on their website for the mount I was interested in purchasing. However, the MFR's own description of the item implied that it wouldn't work for my HDTV (Sharp Aquos 32"). :( -(a confusing situation, indeed)- Hoping that the MFR's wall-mount/tv/adapter matrix was correct and someone screwed up the adapter's tv/adapter matrix, I purchased it.It worked flawlessly. The mount and adapter plate went together like Legos and then up on the wall; it was very easy. :)Highly recommended due to the ease of installation and finished look; I have to ding the MFR down to four stars due to the confusion coming from their site.
After dealing with Pinnacle's moviebox dv for the last six months, I only wish I'd have discovered this device 1st. Both devices capture digital with no problem but your firewire should do that by itself anyway. The difference is in capturing analog video. Whereas pinnacle would freeze up constantly, especially with flawed VHS tapes, the canopus box captures analog without failure. (Even old tapes) Save yourself some headaches and look no further. So impressed with canopus' technology I had to go get their software for animating still life photos, "Imaginate." Another great product.
Earbuds snapped off on both sides accidentally without much force. Sound quality is decent. Handle with extreme caution!
I am supposed to use this product to update the web pages monthly for a non-profit organization. After exploring the menus and the manual, I still don't know how and where to start. I usually can figure out in a short time how to use new software however complicated, such as QuarkExpress, InDesign, PageMaker, FrameMaker, Illustrator, Dream Weaver, Front Page, etc., by exploring the menus and the samples with the help of its manual.
I've had the Sony DSC H5 for about 2 months now. It replaced my 4 year old Fuji Fine Pix S602Z which had 3.1MP and a 6X optical zoom. Boy, what a difference 4 years make. I'm an amateur and this Sony takes great photos. The 3 inch LCD is awesome and one of the reasons I bought the Sony. I used to use the view finder on my Fuji (which had a 1.7 inch LCD) all the time and now mostly use the LCD on the Sony. The flash on this camera is fantastic! Perhaps a bit too powerful at times but that is easily fixed with a photo editing program. My Fuji used 4 AA batteries and I've had several sets with a recharger for years. The Sony uses 2 AA's and the only complaint I have so far is that the flash eats them up quickly. The Sony battery charger included with the camera is very slow and the first charge took almost 7 hours for two batteries. I recommend buying several sets of rechargeable batteries and a fast recharger.
I originally got this laptop from Gateway around 7 years ago, it's been the goto computer on the go for me;I've upgraded the memory last year to 1GB and since then it's been able to handle any of the day to day stuff that most people would do (word processing, e-mail) without experiencing any slowdowns; I'm running WinXP SP3 with the usual anti-mal, anti virus softwareI can work on my digital photos with freeware programs like GIMP, and even play some older 3D games (although, if you push it, it will get hot and lead to a system crash, making a reboot necessary), it handles 2D games without issuesAll in all, it's more than paid for itself, i would upgrade it more with a bigger HD if i could find one at a good price
I am in need of a user manual for my rca mini dv model #cc9360. I can't seem to locate one online anywhere!
We have a Honda Odyssey mini van and the stock headsets broke. Rather than paying $80 for another pair of stock headsets, we got these. We have a 5 year old and they fit his head a lot better than the stock headsets, they are more comfortable and robust. They also work great with the 2005 Honda Odyssey.
I know this unit is long out of production, but just had to put in a review voicing my displeasure with the RDR-GX7. Like a lot of folks mine worked great initially, but within the first year or two I had problems with disc recognition, authoring etc. Very finicky about which media was used. Eventually had problems with discs not ejecting, unit freezing up etc. I thought it was the unit I had and I'm very careful with my equipment, cleaning them as needed inside and out, storing them carefully etc. No easy fixes so like a lot of folks just had to throw this one away! I've never had any similar problems with any of the Sony equipment I've owned, but I guess every company can produce a lemon, and by reading the reviews looks like most of them were. Sony you should save face and refund the purchase price to owners of this product! Don't buy this one new, refurbished or used!
1) These headphones do a very good job of canceling out AMBIENT noise. If you are on a plane or bus or have a noisy heater in your house, then putting these on will make a BIG difference. However, if your wife is talking on the phone or your daughter is practicing her piano, they really won't cut out on that noise much at all, maybe 10-15%. So long as you are aware of this upon purchasing, you will likely be pleased with the noise cancelling capabilities of these cans. They do a great job, but it is NOT like stepping into a vacuum.2) Regarding the noise leakage, it does occur, but only sometimes and I haven't been able to figure it out why it occurs. To give an example, my wife was wearing the headphones on the computer listening to music and I was across the room studying. For about 20 minutes, I barely heard a thing, but suddenly then one song came on and I could hear every note very well, almost as if they were coming out of the speakers. So basically, they don't leak all the time, but for some reason there are certain frequencies or times when there does seem to be a big leakage problem. Then again, as I said above, they work best in (and I suspect were designed for) settings with loud ambient noise... While the leakage is bad, you would have to have your music turned up pretty loud for even someone right next to you to hear it over a jet engine.In conclusion, they are VERY good noise canceling headphones, so long as you are aware that some leakage will occur and only ambient noise, not all noise, is canceled out effectively.
It snaps together in seconds, and is sized perfectly for standard CD cases. Some cardboard cases won't fit though, and there are no dividers - I made some from cardboard. Can't expect the world for this price though and it looks pretty good...
Sorry, guys, but after about 90 minutes with this thing on a newer XP system... The packaged software would never acknowledge that the modem was on Com 4, but maybe that was because ALL of the Com ports remained grayed out and unavailable during the attempted install. Windows XP modem diagnostics assured me that when seen as a Generic modem it was indeed on Com 4, and was working properly (it would dial with the XP dialer)... Downloaded the newer (?) install file from Creative (you'll need Google to find it, and there's no online manual, no pictures or drawings), still had to refer to the CD during that install for the XP driver. Got the system to see a Creative Labs Modem Blaster and it still wouldn't work... Loooong story, but all I ever accomplished was a system lockup. Actually, SEVERAL system lockups. I never did see the voice software--it never installed. Maybe I should have tried for another hour, done the Com 5 / IRQ / tech support (?) dance, but give me a break.I need a quality full duplex speakerphone out of this, so I'm going to the Multitech MT5634ZPX-PCI-U which at least has an online manual, drawings, software that looks as if it MAY work, an on board processor, the promise of that speakerphone and real tech support. By the way, if you go looking for a Multitech, "NV" in the item description means "No Voice" (they build with and without), something certain vendors seem to not understand (like, they leave NV off of the otherwise identical item description and ship the wrong modem). Multitech builds a lot of modems, so just be sure of what you're looking at.
How can a digital product these days have no facility for syncing up with a computer?What if you want to email sound files for transcription?What if you want to back up?This is useless!
Pretty good product. It works perfectly well and was a great price. It's a little beat up aesthetcally, but other than that, it's great.
I've had this mouse for 4-5 years, and I have always loved it... but lately my mouse has stopped working, so it was time to find a new mouse... after spending several months looking I bought some other logitech cordless (and optical) mouse... After having had this mouse for 1.5 months I'm looking for a replacement for that one, so I've started searching again.the reason I didn't buy this mouse in the first place, was because I live in Denmark, where it's impossible to buy this mouse... Amazon.co.uk don't have this mouse either :(
I hooked this router up to a cable modem and desktop PC w/ Windows XP. I also got a Netgear MA401 wireless card and put it in my laptop w/ Windows 2K. I was up and running in minutes! It seems to work pretty well for my needs. I am a home user and don't need the 802.11G. I do notice that sometimes when we use our 2.4 Ghz cordless phone, the connection drops when I'm logged on to my company's VPN using IPSEC, but that's not all the time. After rebates, the router and the wireless card cost me [money]. What a value!
This works great. It shouldn't be that difficult and it isn't. We used it to connect an iPod to my wife's car stereo. The sound is just fine--much better than an FM transmitter we used in the past.
We do outdoor events and this printer is a workhorse. I own 7 of these and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a robust printer that prints fast.
I needed a power cord for a Cisco switch I bought recently. This cord was cheap and got the job done. I'll be buying another one if I ever need it. I used to have a ton of these lying around and got rid of them. Isn't that the way it always is? :)
I bought this product on behalf of my parents. Personally, I don't think the sound quality is worth almost $500.00. This seems more of a status symbol than genuine value for the price. But then my tastes are pretty simple.
My needs are pretty simple. I have several input devices and need at least 5.1 surround sound. This does all of that with fantastic quality at an outstanding price. For me well worth the buy.
So far it works great. It just fits my key chain so that I can take it with me everyday, very convenient.
...and I found this enclosure easy to install a drive in, and it worked well.
I had a 512 simpletech card, and loved it. I got this 1gb card a week ago and it has worked great. The 512 card was used very heavily for nearly 2 years, and so I purchased from simpletech again. The card maxs out the meter which suggests how many pictures I have remaining to take, unless it is on the highest setting. It says I can fit roughly 950 pictures from this 3.0mp camera on the highest settings, but I have not been able to take that many yet! Batteries only last for 300 pictures, so I probably don't need a card this big. It is nice for videos though, and it can hold about 15-20 minutes of video at 640x480 15fps. It also seems to write very quickly. Much quicker than my lexar card. For most users, I would suggest having 2x512 cards rather than 1x1gb. Don't keep all your eggs in 1 basket.
Starting a photography business is hard enough, you need equipment that is economical and gives results. For being a small sensor/small format camera this is easily one of the best to get started out on. I wouldn't recommend a novice wanting to start a business get anything more than the D80 for starters except maybe a D40x for a backup. Plenty of Jpg power for enlargements. The menu takes a little getting used to but once you understand where the settings are and the buttons that make the changes for you are at it becomes easier with each use. The DX lenses have motors in them and the auto focus is pretty fast. It can lag a bit on some action shots but that may depend on the lens you have on the camera at the time. The kit lens that I got goes up to 135mm but only f5 at the lowest so getting the right light can be tricky, especially indoors. I recommend the SB600 or SB800 speedlights which can be used remotely on a stand or bracket off the camera and a lens that goes down to about f2 or so. Being that the camera is digital you can get over 500 jpgs with a 2gig card set at jpg normal, less for fine, raw, etc. This is a great camera to begin with, learn from, accesorize and grow from. Nikon just released some new models you can work up to as well. There are many complaints about the manual and software but in reality the manual does its job. I have had no problems finding anything I need to in the manual or the manual that came with my SB600 speedlight. And if you need software that bad to fix your pictures then you're not taking good pics to begin with. I'm all for photoshopping some bad lighting or adding in some effects or a background but some people get irritated at the smallest things. These people need to brush up on their reading comprehension and get over themselves. If you are that nitpickty about a book then you're not out shooting enough pictures! Get over it already and love this camera like you know you should! 11 points of focus, bracketing, in eyepiece framing, it goes on and on...for the value it's loaded with professional features. Hey...I may not have all the terminlogy down but I'm on the right track with this camera and some classes in photography. Get your D80 on and start shooting today!
This was, I repeat was, the best controller I had used. Sadly it lacks durablility. First it developed a downward drift. Then it had interfacing problems that required me to disconnect and reconect it numerous times while starting and exiting the game I was trying to play so that the throttle would work properly, it wouldn't go in reverse. Lastly, which made the controller unplayable, the downward drift exceeds the upward pull, so you can pull it all the way back and still be looking at your boots. Overall I liked the controller but it just doesn't stand up to long usage, not abusage.
I found the websites carrying the Panasonic battery I needed for my cordless phonevery helpful. It was interesting to note the range of prices with each vendor. Find Amazon.Com a very significant and useful site for shopping, being able to compare prices with all the different vendors, and more importantly, feeling secure in using Amazon.Com.
I have an old Street Pilot. I bought a new car and was unable to find my old dashboard mount. In my last vehicle I used a purchased bean bag mount and lost the dashboard mount that originally came with my Street Pilot. So, I was a little hesitant to order this dashboard mount. I was quite pleased to find it was exactly what I needed and even came with mounting instructions (which I also lost with the old one).
Most of the Sony Vaio line uses the Conexant-Ambit modem. The FXA47 is no exception. This is a software modem which offloads the modem task to the main CPU. This burns battery power at a furious rate and provides inferior and slow online performance.My FXA47 disconnects frequently online. It waits for the most inopportune moment to do so. Sony &quot;support&quot; blames my ISP. I get the same experience with a different ISP though. I have no connection problems with any other computer through the same phone lines to either of two ISP's.If you do a Google search for &quot;conexant-ambit&quot;, you will find many complaints about connection speed and disconnect problems, not to mention vague Sony promises for problem correction. New modem drivers are so far are not forthcoming. There is a &quot;registry patch&quot; online listed for the FXA47. I downloaded it and when I ran it, it told me that it was not suited to the FXA47 model! Funny, since it was specifically under the FXA47 support page.The battery life is advertised as 2-3 hours, depending on use. There is a tiny footnote in the specificaitons which says &quot;estimated&quot;. I never get more than 1-3/4 hours. Sony &quot;support&quot; thinks that is good enough. Battery life is one of the most important specifications for a Notebook. This is quite unsatisfactory. I'd be interested to know if the other reviewer who got 3 hours was using an additional battery.Sony &quot;support&quot; reps advised me to disable the graphics driver when I asked how to eliminate the &quot;phone home&quot; spyware imbedded in the provided configuration. Clearly this was wrong, so I asked to speak with a supervisor. This support staff member hung up on me. The supervisor I finally got through to was helpful though, and the server application was disabled with his help.This unit has known complaints about battery life, poor modem performance, intermittent lock-ups and the list goes on. Some of these problems are common across the Sony Vaio line, yet newly introduced products repeat the same serious design flaws.Sony support is poor. Email is responded to by an auto-responder and not followed up. The product has numerous known defects. I don't know which laptop to recommend, but I would advise everyone to stay clear of the Vaio line.
I have only recently embraced the Ipod craze and aquired a 30G video Ipod. The general audio quality of most MP3's just leaves something to be desired on the high and low end. But, now that I have an Ipod, I have to hook it up to my home A/V equip. The Homedock Deluxe handles that job very nicely. The onscreen music navigation works flawlessly for me, and much better than my Showcenter 200 wireless media adapter. I connect through a pretty good Denon AV receiver to an LG LCD tv and I am very satisfied with both the picture and sound. The S-video is a must on my HD tv, but the composite was fine for the 20 inch tube TV I also tested on. Sound quality was on par with other Ipod docks that I have heard. I do wish that video and picture navigation could be controled via the TV screen also, but I am pretty sure that this is Apple's evil doing, and not DLO's fault. The USB port is a nice added bonus too.All in All I am very pleased.
it would have been amazing, but the format won't work with my camera even though it is the correct type of memory card :/
Despite its shody battery and sd door, i.e., very cheap material and its dial button to select mode it is a cool picture taker. It actually changes aperture to give dramatic effects without even trying. The wide angle is the reason to get this camera. then its the features, the size, the IS. etc. Aside from those two things its worth it if you want a wide angle point and shoot. And canon is always the most intuitive useage camera. I have never once read a canon manual because its all there and it all makes sense.
Fair price and a nice little player. Works for what I got it for.
I've used this lens with a Sony DSC-v1 and a Canon G6. I've had great experience with both setups, and have generated many high-quality macro photos of insects, flowers, and other small things. I also own a Raynox DCR-150, which gives less magnification and nicely compliments the 250. My only minor complaint about the design is that the front and rear threads aren't the same size, making it more difficult to stack the 150 and 250 together.
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.
I love this CD player with radio etc.! I gave it four stars because I thought the instructions for programming the presets were a little confusing.
This is a seemingly great motherboard. Just beware though; IF you have an Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.46Ghz processor, this board WILL NOT WORK! It just took me 2 days to realize that, after digging through support documentation and UPGRADING my 3.46Ghz P4 Extreme Edition processor to a 2.4Ghz processor that I was going to use for another computer. haha (2.4Ghz processor = a Core 2)So now, I have a 3.46Ghz P4 Extreme Edition processor, that I paid over a grand for in late 2004, that doesn't have a motherboard... All because another earlier Intel motherboard broke down on me... :( (but I still stick with Intel motherboards because I'm either stubborn or just too forgiving...)It just would have been nice if there's documentation that this board does NOT support a Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.46Ghz processor on the product description. (no retailers, that I know of, mentions it.) So just because it says Extreme Editions are supported or whatever else, do NOT assume that! Research through Intel's support site to confirm that. Because with stuff like this, ignorance is NOT bliss when something does not work when you're building a system.2 thumbs UP for the engineers of this product and 2 thumbs DOWN for the marketing team (or whoever needs to take the blame for providing misleading/insufficient information for this product)... because with this supposedly supporting an Extreme Edition processor is more like an Extreme Headache. NOT ALL Extreme Editions are supported, apparently.
This light is not worth the money. I think a match or a lighter would give off more light. It might work well as a night light or as a golf ball.
I saw a few other reviews that saying that this item didn't fit their docking station but ordered it anyway. Big mistake. Now I have to pay shipping to send it back! I had a standard clock radio docking station and it wasn't even close to fitting.
I bought this item to replace my GE Space Maker CD am/fm radio. It's very light weight and sounds great for a small boom box. I have a newer itouch 3G and it does not charge it. I was not listed as compatable but I liked it so much, I did not send it back. The am stations sound pretty good too.I have not mounted it under my cuboards yet since I'm always bringing it outside and in different places in the house. The only con is that it does not charge my ipod, but I can live with that it only takes 30 min or so to charge it and I only seem to charge it a couple of times a week. Nice little remote control too!
sound of bass is amazing but you can't get comparison for phones like porta pro :(.
fot those of us not using digital recordings, this is a great workhorse; I have used it for 20 years. Tough, long lasting, hard to break, takes lots of abuse
Although the wire covering of the Pure AV cable is funky -- more of a stiff nylon mesh than the more standard rubberized exterior -- it seems durable, more so than the cheaper, thinner cables I've seen. The 24K gold connectors and copper conductors are meant to reduce signal distortion, and, while I can't say whether they work better than even cheaper cables, I can't tell the difference between the Pure AV and the much more expensiveMonster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters). I recommend going for this less expensive option unless you're a Monster cable aficionado. The ability to transmit 8-channel surround sound as well as HD video is comparable.Especially when hooking up a larger HD television, the extra length that this particular HDMI cable provides is important. The common length of 6 feet goes nowhere unless you're connecting directly under the television itself. Depending on your set-up, your HD cable box or player may be located at the opposite side of your connections; a six foot cable will barely go from one side to another of a 52" set, let alone have room for the connection.If you're buying a Blu-Ray player or other HD content provider, you'll need an HDMI cable for best quality video and audio, provided, of course, that your set has an HDMI connection. The difference between composite video and HDMI is noticeable. You'll want to get the most out of your HD equipment, and this reasonably-priced cable is a good option.
I love this JVC CD changer. Sounds great and works flawlessly. Only downside is that it does NOT come with a remote so if you don't have a JVC receiver to hook it to (with compulink system) in order to use one remote, I'd suggest another model.
I got it for my birthday. I did everything I wanted it to and surprised me with a couple of features like Dimmer and Sleep.
The package for this filter was scratched and looked as it it had been stored in a drawer somewhere. There was no seal to break so I could not determine if it had been opened and returned. A good quality filter should have a tamper proof seal. I don't know if Amazon restocks returns and then sells them as new but other than the obvious damage to the package I could see no other problem. I intend to complain to Amazon. For those of you considering this product you might want to upgrade to a Hoya. Their packaging is pristine and the products are great. All this to save $10.
These Philips headphones are amazing. The sounds are beautiful; the highs are crisp clear and most importantly not ear piercing. The mids of course are neutral and filling. The lows have a beautiful thump. The bass is perfect, it doesn't rattle or distort the rest of the frequencies. I can't say enough about durability, i've had these headphones for about 5 years +. They're comfortable or don't hurt your cartilage. I'm going on my second purchase and very happy about it.
These batteries worked out far better than the ones i recently bought online elsewhere...they cost slightly more but work...will recommend to others.
My D90's kit came with 2 batteries, one the official Nikon and the other was some off-brand. The Nikon lasts longer, so yes there is a difference and you will notice. Don't settle for less. I've just purchased a second EN-EL3e for my new vertical grip.
this item came very quickly and it was appreciated by a parent that has a child that gets rewarded with ds time. not much else to say except thank you!
If you play a lot of games or if you just want to smoothest and most accurate mouse out there, then the diamondback is what you've been seeking. Lightweight, not bulking and very accurate, this mouse is the greatest peripheral I've ever purchased. Don't be fooled by the MX518 or the MX1000! They're all so heavy and clunky! You definitely want this mouse.
Pyles' reputation hasn't always been a good one in car audio. Most people instantly reject their offerings by calling them "Pyles" of you know what. So I was a little skeptical of ordering these. I gave them a shot and I was very impressed. Upgrading from coaxial type speakers to components is always a good idea. Giving the treble and bass signals there own speakers to push through will really liven up your music, allowing to hear more of the music than you could before. These component speakers are a very good set for people not wanting to spend a ton of money. Most major brands (Pioneer, Sony etc...) component sets start at 100 dollars and go up quickly. If you're not looking to spend a ton of money but want great sound, these are a good place to start.
Very high quailty and will probably last a lifetime. Very satisfied with their performance. they deliver a high quality signal to your tv.
Item was delivered promptly, well packaged. And it just works.I have purchased RAM from Crucial in the past, and will continue to do so. It may be a touch more expensive, but it works.
I am in my sixties and love to listen to books on tape that I can get on line from my local library. This product is amazing because it holds so many books. I also travel a lot and take my Zen with me everywhere. I love this Zen Stone Plus and would definitely buy another one from Amazon.
This is my second pair. My first pair wore out after 4 years of use. I wear them for running and they are great.
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.
If you take all of your pictures in auto mode, than this is not a camera for you! I agreed there are some noise problem, but you can overcome this problem easily with different manual setting or shooting in raw. You might have to do some editing in photoshop or using the software that came with this camera to reduce the noise on the picture. I'm glad that I made the purchase without holding back about the noise problem, and I LOVE this camera.
Having the Wacom has increased my speed and efficiency in editing pictures. It is the best investment I have made lately in my business. It saves my wrist from carpal tunnel and other over-use/strain problems related with high mouse useage. I can be much more precise on my work in photoshop! I would recommend this as a tool to add to any photographers "must have list".
Had no problems whatsoever for a person who does not how to strip lines. I wire stripper would have been usefully but I just used an exacto knife and it worked fine.
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.
I have had one now for over 2 months. I love it! Very well made, easy to use, tons of add on parts, and enormous storage capacity. This is by far the best MP3 player I have ever had. It does cost a little more than most of the others, but it is well worth the added expense.Pros:****High storage capacity****Excellent battery life****Fits in a shirt pocket****Recharges quickly****Intuitive controlsCons:****Expensive, but well worth it****Strongly reccomended to use with a USB 2.0 port. Works with older USB, but slow.****Screen is a tad bit small to watch something over an hour long on. I heard that a 3rd party company is rolling out a pair of sunglasses that will interface with the iPod, and display the video on the inside of the glasses. Sorry, but I cannot remember what company is planning on doing this.Over All, the iPod is the king of hill and will please the masses with it's ample features.
Length:: 1:58 MinsThere's not much to say about the adapter itself, it works and has me doing astro-photography! I thought it might be helpful to some if I demonstrate how it fits together with the camera and the telescope in a video.
It's impressive how you can use this memory card in any Olympus camera with this format. Fast to start, even in 4 o 5 megapixels camera. the landscaping pic's are clear with high definition. Portrait style are most wanted for me. short time for storage, and accepted on any cardreader with xD bay.An Olympus card for an Olympus camera, Yes, Sir...
I bought a digital camera years ago, before I knew the difference between a good camera and a bad camera.I have been shopping for a GOOD dig camera for a year now. I didn't want to buy a camera, just to find out it didn't have the features I would use and need every day. Yet, I WASN'T sure exactly what those features were. I knew the resolution was important and also the mega pixels, but what about all the other options out there on the market?Then one day, while in Circuit City, my husband went to one part of the store while I went to another. I didn't realize that he was checking out THIS camera upon the reccomendation of one of his co-workers. He (also the salesmen) showed me the camera, the zoom, the screen size, and how easily it finds into the hand. Then, they showed me the SHARE button. I was sold on it! (I have yet to use the SHARE button, but am entirely happy with the camera, none the less).This camera takes pictures that make you re-live the moment. Our family went to a waterpark recently. I took over 100 pics. When I came home and displayed them as a slideshow. It took your breath away, beautiful colors. You could see every droplet of water from my children splashing.A friend of mine is a SONY SNOB. Only buys SONY products. He has a mid-range Sony dig camera (I am not sure of the meg pix or the model # of the camera). We were at the SAME event recently and exchanged pics. His were dull, sometimes fuzzy looking. But the most noticeable thing about his pics were the color. They just didn't have the clarity of the pics from my camera.I ordered the camera from Amazon, as I am a loyal customer. If you really want to know about the camera before you buy it. Do what I did, try it in the store. You won't regret it.
After reading all the reviews, everyone saying how wonderful this is and how many channels you pull in, I bought it. Sure I only paid a few bucks, but you get what you pay for.I set this high and next to a window, and living 30 minutes from Seattle I expected I'd pick up a few-abc NBC CBS but no- strangely I can only pick up ch13 out of Bellingham which is about 50 mins away? Oh and I Bring in 4 channels of 24 hour religion so I can go to church whenever I like and whatever I'm dressed in.Overall, I don't think it's worth the time unless you live IN a major broadcasting city. Not the outskirts.Still TV Less, I will continue to let the cable companies have it- streaming tv for me still-
Very reasonably priced. The white plastic tape is pretty durable by itself, however, the black print does fade after considerable handling. The print also fades fairly quickly when exposed to the sun, but it probably wasn't meant for such "abuse". Overall, a very good product that creates professional looking "labels" that really beat hand-scribbled labels (Fast shipping and great packaging by Amazon!!)
Hello All,I purchased this unit as a replacement for a COBY TFDVD7100 Portable DVD Player; the Coby unit would NOT PLAY anything other than PRE-RECORDED DVD's and CD's. All my homemade DVD's caused the player to go into meltdown mode no matter which brand DVD I tried in it. I attempted to play JVC, Fuji Film, TDK and Ridata DVD's and each time the player would freeze-up. Now for the good news, this new Go.Video player will play ANYTHING I throw at it! I took a sampling of my DVD's into a local store FIRST before I purchased this unit to see if they would all play and, they did! This alone is one VERY FAVORABLE feature of this unit let alone the fact that it has an 8.4-inch screen.I looked high and low before deciding to purchase this unit and I do so because it is unstoppable with what I put to it. Another selling point is that this unit has INPUTS so that it will double as a monitor for your video camera. With all the features and things that this player does I think you will be hard pressed to find something that does more for less.Ciao!
My 10 year old son wanted an iPod video but then he did some comparisons and surprisingly he chose Creative Zen Vision: M.After using Zen Vision: M for few days, I think he has made a right choice.Here are certain plus points of Creative Zen Vision: M.** It comes with an adapter! So you can charge it from any outlet. For iPod, you need to buy it (What? Why don't they provide an adapter?) or you need to charge thro the USB port of your computer.** For iPod, they say, when the battery dies, you have to spend another 100 plus bucks to get new battery installed.** Vision M: works as a true USB Flash drive with upto 10GB plus capacity. By 'true USB', I mean, you don't need to have Zen Vision drivers installed on target computer. You just click few buttons on it and then connect it any computer the way you would connect a Flash drive. Then drag and drop your files. (I am using this to create an additional back up of my important files!)** You have a nice FM tuner built in so I don't have to worry about paying too much for songs.** There are multiple ways to move media/files to Vision M. Being Windows user, it is pretty intuitive to work with Vision M** I think Vision M is little bulkier but I think that is the right size that fits well in your hand. The control buttons are also comfortable to work with.** This is also going to hold all of our digital photos and some family videos. This, and iPod Video both, can be hooked up to any TV to share your pictures and vidoes to any friend, family or relative when you are visiting.Problems?* It is difficult to get choices while buying accessories for Vision M.* You must have Windows XP *****SP1****** or higher otherwise it just does not work with your computer.The last but not the least, why I let him buy Vision M- is to encourage competition. I don't want Apple to sleep like a monopoly (It seems to me that they are turning into it, otherwise why wouldn't they include an AC adapter with iPod Video! It would not cost them more than $2 per piece! There is no point for making iPod users pay 15 plus dollars for it for buying it separately!!)In short, this is a preety good hand-held media player.
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.
If your Samsung was produced before june of 2005 - you can play video games such as the X-box but you must use the Component video inputs 1 or 2. This will reduce "lag". You cannot use the S-video or the Composite inputs...if you do you will experience lag.For new TV's that are built after June 2005 Samsung added a video game mode function to the TV that enhances video gameing. These TV's have no issue what so ever. So don't be agraid to buy this TV - it's the best DLP in it's class - perhaps in any class. I compared to Mitsubishi, JVC, and Toshiba. The Samsung won hands down. (I've read there have been many problems w/ the Toshiba projection TV's so be warned)
When I got this keyset along with my zboard, I was exstatic. It is a great help with bf2. As for its similarity to the generic keyset, I find the labeled keys make it easier to remember.My Issues with the keyset are:1. The key labeled "Battle Com" registers as "v", the key for commanders to speak with squadleaders and squadleaders with commanders. What is a regular grunt like me to do? Change the command in BF2 of course. Just a pain in the neck.2. It sorta sucks trying to go prone and crouch, at least for a little while as you learn to use it.Overall a great product.
When I first decided to purchase a DSLR I did a little research and ended up buying a D40 because of it's low cost and "easy of use". I quickly realized I had made a mistake and upgraded to the D80. The D40 was really more difficult to use, requiring me to access the menu every time I wanted to change a simple setting. The D40 took great photos, but it was too frustrating to use.So, I bought the D80 from Cameta Camera(highly recommend them) and it is just in a different catagory than the D40/40x/60. I'm very happy with it so far and it is well worth the difference in $$$.Initially I tried out the Canon XTi as well. The D80 seemed far superior to me and it much, MUCH nicer to hold. The XTi's grip is absolutely TERRIBLE. I recently tried out the new XSi as well, and even though it seems like an improvement over the XTi, I still prefer the D80.
This has to be the greatest thing since the model t.Now i have really great backup copies of all my family videos that i thought were shot because they were too dark or the color was washed out.You can't beat thesima ct-200 really performs as advertised. I would like to tell everyone to get one.This is my second one. I was afraid everyone would buy them all. THE SIMA CT 200 FANTASTIC.
I ordered two boxes. One box of 100 was just fine. The other box contained highly defective product. Out of the second box of 100, 19 of them ripped when I tried to open them, and an additional 8 of them lacked part of the spine, totaling 27. Additionally, I had to be so careful opening them that I seriously doubt some of the others will remain intact when I open them again to retreive the DVD's I placed inside. I had intended to order more to continue converting my DVD collection, but I certainly will need to reevaluate my options now.
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...
These flash drives work well, and are very small and compact. The lid stores on the end while in use, and it is very handy when done. Good price, too.
This product will help clean the heads of your Sony Videocamera. It is an excellent product.
The cables arrived in great condition and in very fast time. The package was easy to open. Thank you very much.
We bought the headphones for our 6 years old son. He loves them. They are light, the sound is good. It's good product for this money.
After reading all of the horrible reviews, and even knowing that I usually get "the broken one", I decided to get the Disney Princess DVD Player and TV for my two y/o for her birthday. She loved this thing. We put it in her playroom and in a few days she was putting the dvds in all by herself and even napping in her playroom on her little couch while watching Cinderella and such! I thought...Awesome...we lucked out! But...today, only 2 months later...we are experiencing all the same issues that everyone else does. And I know what you're thinking...why of course it stopped working if you let your 2 y/o put dvds in all by herself. But please believe me when I say the problems are not due to anything that my little one did. She never pushed or pulled on the dvd tray and was always very gentle with her dvds and the buttons.The lowdown:1st The TV defaults to anything but AV so you have to change the input each time the tv is turned off and back on again. This can only be done with the remote...so don't lose it!2nd The player plays all dvds with the captions by default...If you have a little one learning to read I guess this is cool...but I didn't like that.3rd After a couple weeks it started making the ever popular "grinding" noise. For us this only occured on start up for a few seconds then stopped. Annoying but not a show stopper.4th Last but not least...actually...probably most important...2 months after having her own dvd player...yesterday...we put in Mickey Mouse and the player doesn't play it. So I tried Shrek. No go. Cinderella and Dora didn't work either.This thing is really cute! My daughter enjoyed it while it lasted. But explaining to her that we can't watch Mickey in her playroom because her dvd player is broken really sucks!It's too expensive to think "maybe I'll get lucky", "maybe I'll get the one that doesn't break like all the other people".If you purchase this item...prepare for it to break. It's just a matter of time. I hoped it would last a little longer. 2 months??? Come on!
I just bought a Garmin Nuvi 270, with US and Europe maps (I'm going to be traveling in Europe soon). When I registered the device, I was informed that both maps needed to be updated, and I could update either of them for free, but not both. Given that I paid more to get 2 maps (the Nuvi 260 with only US maps is cheaper) I'm astounded that (a) the device was shipped with out of date maps, and (b) I have to pay to get one of the maps updated.
The bluetooth dock is very good and the battery life per charge is excellent.
It worked exactly as advertised. I have 2 computer hooked up to one monitor, keyboard and mouse. You use a hot key to switch between the system. I was easy to hook up and it works great right out of the box. There are no addition parts needed.I would recommend this product
The product is everything that I was looking for to play all my 33 rpm records. I also use it connected to my MAC computer to capture music that I can then burn to CD's and since I also have cassette capability in my house and car, I also create cassettes from my records. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
I have enjoyed my PhotoSmart 7550 for many years now, and it has worked for over a decade. However, Microsoft will force me to buy another printer. As I upgraded my PC, to a Quad Core, I also upgraded the OS to Windows Vista 64 Bit. Although Vista thought it had a driver for my printer built in, such was not the case. If you go to the HP support site, they guide you to download the Deskjet 5550 printer driver for limited functionality. No longer does one have the nice HP toolbox to check printer ink levels, or order more ink.So I upgraded to Windows 7 thinking that would fix it-- wrong! You get the green checkmark that Windows 7 supports the printer, but there is still no driver for the "old" PhotoSmart 7550 printer on the HP software driver download website. So I urge everyone to go buy a new Kodak printer and save money on HP ink.
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.
Like many others, I also ran into the classic problem with this router. It locks up and needs to be reset at least 2 to 3 times in a day. Plug out the power and plug in the power supply, and the router would work next few hours. At some point it gave up and would never work... !! I returned this product within a month.May be you need some luck to get the non-buggy version. It has fabulous 5 star reviews from others :-(..
I recently learned that the word 'icky' was used during the Jazz Age to refer to music that was not jazz, and to the people who liked it. Though I like old jazz, I also like icky music. Recently I have been listening to operas and Haydn's chamber music.I recommend this portable CD player highly. When I bought some Bose headphones. I was afraid they would reveal the weakness of the player. No, the sound is still good. If all sound reproduction is a more or less convincing lie, this CD player is very persuasive. If it colors the sound (and I don't think it is really reasonable to say it does), it is only to make the sound warmer. High notes are sweet, and the bass is convincing. Even harpsichords sound beautiful because all the overtones are there. I have a boom-box from Philips too. Its sound is wonderful. (Incidentally, I'm glad I got the headphones. The noise-cancelling actually made a jack-hammer outside the window into a small sound, yet I heard the telephone ring, as I was listening with pleasure to one of Haydn's string quartets.)The radio works well, but not where I live, which is in a basement apartment on the side of a hill. If I place the cord of the earphones just right, I get static-free reception. If I use it outside of the house, it's mostly fine, except among tall buildings.
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
I recently had to buy a head for my new Manfrotto travel tripod and the 488 was the natural choice. I have been a Gitzo customer for many years but I no longer believe the difference in price is justified.The overall quality is just as high and the matte black finish should prove more durable over time.The ball clamp and the panning clamp feel very strong and the synthetic ball motion itself is quite smooth. I chose the standard platform over the quick release plate because I am going to leave my Really Right Stuff panorama turntable permanently attached to the Manfrotto head.A nice feature of this standard platform is that it has two concentric camera attachment threads, the outer one being 3/8" and the inner one 1/4". The outer thread is spring-loaded so that when you want to connect a camera with a 1/4" thread the bigger outer thread is pushed downwards and exposes the smaller thread.This head also has two grooves for switching from panorama to portrait, one on each side, increasing its versatility.In my opinion, Really Right Stuff is the current reference for heads and related accessories, but the price of their similarly sized head is over 300$. If, like me, you are not ready to spend that much for a head for everyday use, then you should consider this Manfrotto as a very capable alternative. I have had no stability issues when using it with a Nikon 300mm f/4 tele lens. Maybe you should consider the Maxi Ball Head for anything bigger than that.
I purchased this along witha Nikon coolpix camera as a gift for my younger sister who just had a baby. Great Deal!!!!!
Never worked properly in windows 2000, but that could be due to something else. However:If you have this MA311 card in a Windows 2000 computer then upgrade to XP, IT WILL NOT WORK!I have tried this process on two separate PCs; the card is then unusable in that machine afterwards, no amount of changing PCI slots, un/reinstalling drivers helps, you just various annoying windows errors such as 'driver installation was unsuccessful'.Tech support are quite useless and sound very much like they're reading from a script, mainly because that's exactly what they're doing.
This is a GREAT computer, and well worth the price. But, you DO need a patch to solve the video stutter. The problem is tech support at Gateway. It took me 6 calls over 2 days to finally find someone who knew what they were talking about. The first 5 people I talked to knew nothing of this problem, or the patch. I was just ready to take it back, and decided to call tech support one more time. The person said immediately he knew of the problem, and emailed me a link to the AMD patch. Since loading that, this system has been all I've wanted, and more.I would have rated this 5 stars, but the hassle with tech support took this down a notch. The problem that requires this patch is not a Gateway issue, but a Windows Media Center issue. But, Gateway needs to keep all their tech support people up to date with these issues.If you can deal with getting the patch, get this computer. If this scares you, go with something else. But, chances are you will have similar issues with another PC becasue of Windows MCE.
Wacom Intuos3 SE 6x11 - Special EditionMetallic Gray]]My Intuos3 tablet gives me almost all the hands-on feel that I need when creating artwork.I do commercial and technical art as well as fine art paintings and photo manipulation.Working with Corel Painter X and Adobe Photoshop, I can produce drawings, brushwork or any texture I need for the job. Any experienced artist needs this tool!
camera strap I have before. It' s strech, have quick release and the quatily is the best. I love it alot.
So I like everyone else read the reviews on these before deciding to purchase them. I did read about the noise leakage and yes they are somewhat loud only if you are in a quiet setting. But for my purposes they are fine.The noise cancellation isn't bad, not as good as the Bose QC2's that my friend has. But heck, these cost less than half as much. I was contemplating returning these for the noise leakage reason but for the price these will suffice.I'm not ecstatic or thrilled about them but just consider them as GOOD.
WHat can I say, it's a Canon, well made, works as expected, plenty of features. Also it's silent when charging between flashes,
I don't buy any other media for burning. I have the best luck with this brand. Very rare occasions to end up with a coaster. When it happens, I am sure my computer is to blame and not the disc. Anyway, great item and I continue to have success so I won't be changing anytime soon.
After testing numerous Wireless Access Point products, my team decided that this SMC model out performed the completion. This product by far has been the best in RF (Radio Frequency) propagation and penetration in large corporate environments (which means that it will satisfy all your Home Office needs as well. The other products we researched worked marginally or required RF Boosters to cover the area that this product did.We are recommending it exclusively to our other colleagues in the consulting business.
This headset basically reduces sound, but does not at all come close to "cancelling" sound. You can hear average volume conversation, the TV and all collateral sounds. Disappointing.
Unfortunately when Canon discontinued this camera it did not offer these unique set of features in any other camera. What I like about it is wide angle lens (28 mm equiv.) which is extremely useful indoors and in tight situations, optical viewfinder (great in bright sun) and Image Stabilization. Other Canon pocket cameras have some of these features, but not all at the same time. The sensor size (7.1 Mpixels) is just large enough to crop if necessary but not too large to make it a pain in downloading, emailing and storing. When mine dies I will really miss it...
product is easy to use and has large amount of space, so i can share music and videos with friends.
I knew about the problem with hearing movement in the wire before I bought this product. I had expected worse, but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. They are incredibly comfortable and I can pretty much wear them indefinitely. These are perfect for what I bought them as: an upgrade to the uncomfortable ipod earbuds. They meet and exceed this goal.
I have had a pair of SR60 for a good ten years. I may not listen to them everyday, but they do get handled. They are the most natural sounding headphones I have ever owned or listened to. The key word is NATURAL. If you want amped up bass and want a distorted equalizer setting, look elsewhere. However, if you want a really fantastic sound setup on the cheap, these can't be beat. If you wanted to pair these with a decent headphone amp, these could blow away systems costing ten times as much. Case-in-point, I have a pair of $1400 speakers that I think come close to par with these. Research any decent audiophile site or magazine; these cans have been around for a long time, and are always highly recommended.There are a few things one must understand about headphones when making a comparison. For one, there are two different types of cans: closed and open.Closed types (like DJ studio types, ala Sennheiser;)block outside sounds better, and internalize the music in your head. They sound louder for less volume, and you share less of your music with the rest of the world.Open types (like these) bleed out more sound, and generally have a more "open" feel. Differences between these two types are come down to preference and application. If you want to listen in a noisy environment, closed types are better. But, if you listen in a quiet environment, or want to be able to hear outside noise (like someone trying to talk to you), open types can be really nice. Personally I feel that open types produce a more natural sound, more like if you were sitting in an auditorium. Closed types are more like sitting in the studio itself, with the concert inside your head. I also find open types to be less fatiguing, and less likely to give me a headache.Choosing between closed and open types really is a matter of taste and application. Compared to a pair of Sennheisers or in-ear buds, these have a more analog sound. Digital music is extremely clear compared to analog, but it lacks definition. (a very finite number of bits versus a nigh infinite sound spectrum of analog). Analog might not sound as sharp, but it has much more definition. Listen to a recording with brushes on cymbals and you will know what I mean. Listen to the same thing on a good record player, and then against a CD. A good analog setup lets you hear every bristle contact the cymbal.Those are my rambles. Enjoy.
Too good... great sound quality, excellent battery life and amazing functions... u gotta get used to the ultra sensetive scroll bar though... but that happens in a day/two... the only downside (for which I am not giving it a 5 star) is its surface.. despite the fact that u take extreme care, u never know where those minute scratches come from...?? but all in all: its simply fantastic...!!
Did not like this one bit. This is a nice leather case for the G5. Problem is that it blocks all the functions behind the camera and restricts usage to the view finder. I believe that the view finder is one of the weaknesses of the G5. This case amplifies the problem by allowing you to use only the view finder. If you want to use the LCD screen you have to take that case off !!!!!Do not buy, unless you would like to use the view finder only.I ended up getting a generic case.
Great Media Center! The sound is excellent. For those who have had software quirks, check out this forum and download the ISO to update the firmware on your 321-I,I-GS,II,II-GS system! http://homeavi.pro-forums.com/index.php
I've been using crappy hard drives for years now until I felt that enough was enough, so I invested in this one. I've had it on my PC for a few weeks now and so far I"m very pleased with it. It's extremely quiet and my operating system installed on it with relative ease. Expecting years of service with this one.
I do a lot of photo and video editing on my mac mini. I needed more space to store info. The Mini-Pal was perfect. I connected it to my mac mini via firewire and it works great. It even came with a special smaller firewere cable to connect straight from the mini-pal to the mac mini, so I dont have extra cable hanging around. The other plus is that all the ports are in the back of the unit. I know that other units have the ports on both sides and that would not work for me. Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of this product!
The Delphi XM repeater system is great. I use it in my office in Staten Island, NY and have had a very good experience with it. My office only has one set of south facing windows and they're nowhere near my desk, so therefore the antenna extension was not an option. So I looked into this Delphi system and it works great! It's also nice because we only need one antenna in the window and a co-worker and I can share the same signal. The distance claims are pretty accurate. The window I'm using is about 50 feet away and there is a room with lots of computers in it along the way and I generally get a clear signal. I will say that when people walk by or stand between me and the repeater, it does drop out sometimes. I also noticed some drop outs when a co-worker left his umbrella open to dry near the repeater. But 99% of the time, it works as described and allows me to get all the goodness of XM where I normally wouldn't be able to. This product is ideal for anyone in an office situation like mine where windows are scarce, or even at home where you have only one south facing window, but want to be able to use your XM receiver anywhere. Also keep in mind that it will work with multiple receivers with the purchase of the additional antennas, which can be found at a very affordable price right here on Amazon. It's a great product and I highly recommend it.
This cooling pad is an excellent value. Just the right angle for the keyboard and my laptop doesn't slide. I'm very happy with this purchase!
I was looking for an inexpensive infrared (IR) USB webcam to put in my baby's room as an extra monitor. This product seemed to fit the bill, but it had very mixed reviews. Some reviewers say the LEDs are white light and others say that they really are infrared. When I searched the web for IR USB webcams, I found several versions of THIS camera, with different manufacturer's names. Perhaps there have been manufacturing problems or variations with it in the past. Anyway, the camera was only $8, and for that price, I figured it was worth a try. If it wasn't IR, it was no big loss and I'd just find another use for it.*** I've posted two screenshots from the camera, one at night and one during the day. ***- Mine is DEFINITELY infrared (IR). Interestingly, the IR light seems to shine in a round halo on the subject, like a spot light. (See photos.) I'd prefer it to be more even, so I might add a separate little IR illuminator to flood the room.- I didn't use the included software or any other drivers at all. I have Macs, and when I plugged it into the computers (one running Leopard and one running Lion), it just worked. I could immediately see the video feed with each of a few different webcam apps. Ultimately, I used an app called Gawker to make time lapse videos.- Video is 640x480. The feed is a bit jumpy; not totally smooth.- It is focused manually by turning the lens assembly. It doesn't get totally sharp. I probably could have gotten my images a bit more focused, but not much. My screenshots show it at pretty close to as focused as it will get.- FYI, I used an active USB extension cord (Plugable 5 Meter (16 Foot) USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable Type A Male to A Female) to run the feed out of the baby's room to the computer. I guess webcams don't always work with long USB runs, but this setup worked fine.- Didn't use the microphone, so can't review that. Note that it has a male miniplug microphone connector at the end of the cable (in addition to the USB connector) for sound.Overall, I'd give it 4 stars. It's lacking in quality, but it does do what it says, and for the price, it's a great deal. A perfectly adequate choice for many applications.
The Unotron Sac2 smart card reader works well with Windows Vista (64). I currently use it with my military CAC card(common access card). I installed the required software (provided by military) and windows automatically found and installed the required driver for me. The installation process was very straightforward and the card reader has worked perfectly.I haven't tried washing it yet.
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.
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!
Software availability, wireless 802.11b connectivity, and a killer display--the Tungsten C won me over from my aging Pocket PC (an HP Jornada 540).I had been eyeing some of the Palm handhelds used by the people at work, but I waited to make the jump until I saw something that would support 802.11b wireless. Now, when the kids are on the computer, I can browse the web with the Palm browser. Of course, on a 320*320 display you end up scrolling a good bit, but, fortunately, there's a host of Palm optimized sites--especially news sites, like the BBC and Washington Post--that display well on the small screen. After its initial charge it took only a minute for my Tungsten C to find my Linksys BEFW11S4 and get online. If there are any complaints about the wireless, it's that the range could be a bit better. Hot syncing with the Palm desktop is MUCH quicker with the wireless than syncing ever was with my old PocketPC. IR printing to my Deskjet 990 works well, too, with the included PrintBoy softwareI work with educational technology, and I've been impressed with the variety of instructional software available for the Palm. Much of this software is FREE and has already been updated to take advantage of the new Palm OS5. Just start hitting the search engines to find free educational software for Palm. Don't forget the broad variety of e-books that can be read with the Palm reader. Project Gutenberg is an amazing source of thousands of free e-books.The display on the Tungsten is amazing! Photos appear sharp and the colors vibrant. In the apps I've been using, fonts are crisp and always easy to read. I even downloaded some movie trailers from the Sony Pictures mobile channel, and they look good with the included Kinoma trailer. Looks good, but sound... One downside to the Tungsten is audio. The speaker faces back and the sound quality is..underwhelming. The Tungsten C supports recording voice memos, but you need a ear bud with microphone (not included!). And the audio is (horrors!) mono, not stereo.I'm enjoying the Tungsten C. Wireless connectivity is wonderful, as is the crisp display. The learning curve from PocketPC to Palm has not been as steep as I once feared. As long as you're not looking for an MP3 player in your handheld, this might be the one for you.
This is my first HDTV, and compared to friends' sets it is a great value. The best part is how it handles regular programs. It will stretch them out to the widescreen format with no distortion. Oter sets I have seen give people a short fat look.
You have to use the Speck USB cap if you use this skin, and it introduces noise to my iPod Shuffle, which I hate very much. It's good protection but you've got to give up some audio quality for it....
Earbuds sit perfectly in the ear, very comfortable. Music quality is clear, with nice bass. Quite an upgrade from the Apple earphones, for a good price!
I have to say, I was a little skeptical after reading the negative reviews of the Kensington FM Transmitter, but once I received mine and actually installed it in my car, I couldn't be happier. What really helped, for me, was to find out which of the three stations in my area were the lowest powered. I managed to find that there were several stations in my area broadcasting at only around 10 Watts or so, so I programmed the transmitter to overlap those stations. Beyond a few minor static fluctuations, I haven't had any problems with the sound quality so far. I did take the advice of one reviewer and leave my air on all the time (which I do anyway, for circulation) and that seems to cancel out any static hiss. One word of advice - be sure to start your car before plugging in the iPod, especially if you listen to audiobooks. Otherwise, the iPod might get a slight power fluctuation when the charger kicks in and lose your place.
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.
This insert is too wide to fit into a Keystone plate; it is more properly called a QuickPort insert. Also, the so-called "RJ-11/RJ-12" connector has 8 wires instead of 4 or 6. It looks more like an RJ-45 connector. And, guess what, it does not fit a telephone modular jack (RJ-11).As you might guess, it got returned.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to purchase this big toy without actually seeing one in the store. But the price was good enough for me to take a gamble. I must said the risk was totally worth it. This Zenith is a beauty to look at and the picture quality is so good that it's not much different from the SONY LCD projection which costs a lot more. I love its slim size that it fits into a corner so well. I am very happy with my Zenith LCD projection.
I bought this set of tubes at my local camera shop to attempt to save some money over the Canon-manufactured singles. My thoughts were that as they are nothing but spacers without optics, why pay extra for Canon? The problems were as follows:#1) It required an alarming amount of force to mount both the tube to my 40D body and the lenses are tried to the tube. I was horribly frightened I was going to break something.#2) The literature says that autofocus is preserved. This was simply not true on the product I purchased. About once in every 30 triggers was the camera able to obtain autofocus.#3) After fighting with these for about half an hour, the camera started displaying an error message. Turning off the power and remounting the lens and tubes would reset it, but only for a short while.It is possible to achieve good macro results with these, but they are simply not worth the stress and headaches. I returned them to the shop the next day. If you're shooting with a Rebel and a kit lens, then they might be worth a try. If you've got a decent body and L-glass, avoid them and purchase something better. You'll be glad you did.
I bought 2 of these cameras for nanny cams after comparing via reviews of a bunch of other cams online. I had a ton of trouble initially but found out that the problem I had was with my modem/router (Westell Versalink) rather than the cameras themselves. I had them working initially both-the email settings and the live video internet viewing but the cameras kept popping off my network. I finally called my ISP-ATT and had them send me a new router(2wire) and reconfigured everything and the cameras have been online and working great. I think I may buy 2 more to check on my dogs too! However...if we were rating Trend Net tech support....they would get 0 stars. Absolutely HORRID tech support! Not only do they not know what they are doing but they give you a case number and tell you they are going to call you back within 24-48 hours and NEVER do! This happened to me twice. So basically, if you ge these cameras....you must troubleshoot yourself.
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.
I bought these subs, hooked them up to Pyle 1800 watt amp, they blew out within 20 minutes of use and were burning hot. Hooked 2 12inch kickers up to pyle 1800 watt amp n there still hitting hard. Save yourself the headache and waist of time, You get what you pay for, in the case of these subs, You get absolutely nothing.
I received a defective and expired item. I ordered a twin pack and received a single pack. I contacted the vendor immediately. That was back in mid-December. I am still waiting to receive my money back...it was a very bad experience.
excellent product.purchased 1 for my wife and 1 for myself. had the most pleasant experience on a flight from indy to phoenix in a long time. watched a dvd with excellent sound quality and ambient noise cancelling. product is well made and well packaged. much less expensive than bose with similar quality. got a good price and prompt shipping from amazon. highly recommend this product. you will need an adaptor to use with iphone.Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones
It works perfectly. It also comes with a USB conection so I can use it with my Skype (I was not expecting this).
This was my first dvd player. It lasted about 20 months before it died. It was OK for the first year and a half, but it paused and skipped more than I would have liked. It also took too long to start back up after I paused it. The picture and sound were good; but, since there are other brands out there at very similar prices, there is no reason to buy KLH.
This device does exactly what I wanted. I own a HP tc4200 tablet pc that came without a dvd drive. This addition has enabled me to completely close the gap and it is extremely portable and convenient for travel. I strongly recommend.
I've been using this Memory Stick Pro card for a few years. A piece of plastic has chipped off on one end, but the card still works. I can get lots of photos on it with my Sony Cybershot. Haven't had any problems.
I chose this system over the Panasonic SC-PM18/28 models because you can upgrade the speakers later on if necessary; the Panasonic speakers are bi-amped so you can't put normal speakers in, and of course the speakers are where these minisystems really cut a lot of corners, almost as bad as factory car speakers. Phillips used to make some really nice microsystems (MC-50 and MC-70) but for some reason they discontinued them and now they just make these gimmicky, hideous eyesores that look like they were designed by 13 year old crackheads (MC-570, and especially the FWC series). This Sony was the only one I found that not only looks clean/simple/elegant but also has decent sound-clarity for my musical needs (jazz, classical, vocal/accoustic rock), though of course not quite audiophile-quality.Two days later, am quite happy with my purchase. The Sony was really easy to set up out of the box, and sounds good at high volumes, as long as you keep the EQ on "Flat" or anything except "Rock"---that setting always creates an audible hiss/buzz. The "Groove" setting gives you a nice bass boost at low to moderate volumes but distorts the highs and mids as soon as you turn it up. The "Surround" setting doesn't seem to make that much of a difference for most music, but it's a nice option just to have. I should add that these sound settings are not retained in memory each time you switch music sources or turn the system off/on. The FM tuner gets good reception, especially with the included plug-in antenna, and has far more presets than I would ever actually need.I like the fact that the cassette has auto-reverse although no music search; the sliding door is a nice feature, since push-button-pop-up doors often have mechanical problems later on. Just wished it could read my chrome and metal tapes too; also, there is no tape counter.The only thing that worries me about this system is the slide-into-slot 5-CD player. This mechanism is not only slow but probably has a lot more moving parts than the usual slide-out-tray or carousel mechanisms. Probably should've bought the extended service warranty on this, but will keep my fingers crossed.Something else that could be improved is the remote, which is pretty comprehensive but not intuitively laid out at all. I also wish this system had a subwoofer output and an aux output so I could connect my PC to it.Other than that, it's a beautiful-looking stereo with quality sound.
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.
i got these puppys when they were on sale, i got em a day before i went on a plane, as everyone knows all you hear is the engine when you on a plane so i thought these would do nice. They did better than just nice, theyre perfect, no sound in no sound out, when i play them full blast they hurt my ears, if your looking for some good headphone you seriously cant go wrong with these. BUY EM
OK so the product is not bad, but when you purchase it under the pretense of receiving a $25.00 rebate, then have to fight both VisionTek and Amazon.com it makes it a negative experience. I bought this when I was in Iraq serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom and had it shipped by a relative to me. When I got home I wanted the rebate...and the trouble began. The still-not-gotten rebate is NOT worth the trouble. I would have purchased another larger capacity item if not for the low price after rebate.
I also bought the 512mb memory card and it is taking me forever to use it up. I love how easy this camera is to use. My 4 year old neice has figured it out. VERY USER FRIENDLY. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Great quality pictures and super long battery time.
Have only had my PV-400+ for a day but can already see its a very well made product. Rather than be redundant, I'll agree with all the other comments here (except that I havent tried the Outlook Sync yet) I bought it to replace my aging and now inop Sharp YO-370 (128k - how did I ever manage. Even after 6 years I only filled half of that, so I'm hoping the 4MB fo the Casio will do me for quite some time) After dropping it many times over 6 years I'm impressed it lasted this long. I used a Royal ds3080 briefly (it did not compare to the Sharp, almost identical functions, just harder to use. Just goes to show, it's not all about features; the user interface is very important too. Which is why I strongly recommend trying any product out before buying)Other than a couple of (I think)glaring omissions the people at Casio seem to have put alot of thought into this product. My biggest dissapointment (actually pretty minor though) is the limited conversion capabilities. My Sharp could convert feet to meters, liters to oz.s etc., the Casio can only convert currency. With all the memory this has you'ld think they could've squeezed a few more conversions in there. The only other complaint (even more minor) is the lack of a backspace key. Again a feature on the Sharp (and every computer keyboard in the world)if you accidentally type in a wrong letter, correction is a two step process: tap the space right before the offending letter, then tap delete. It is so much more convenient to just hit backspace.I only complain, because it is otherwise an outstanding product, though it could have easily been made perfect. So... only 4 stars **** (ps. I'm hoping 3rd party software may fix at least the first problem)
I've had a Palm V for about a million years. And for just about that long, I felt that it wasn't quite right. I used it for an address and schedule resource, but as a not-keeper and day-to-day work aid it just did not fit my style or needs. As such, I have stubbornly refused to upgrade to a new PDA.Recently, while looking for something else entirely, I had a chance to look at the new Tungsten C model. The built in keyboard and controls, memory capacity and high quality color display got my attention (I'm still a geek at heart) and I finally talked myself into buying one and putting it to the use test. I installed the desktop software, the included add-ons, and downloaded some ease-of-use software (and a game or two) and was in business.From an installation and setup standpoint, everything was as easy as could be. I did have a problem later when I had to reinstall the desktop (someone else's fault) after I had upgraded the included Documents to Go software. Apparently, the Palm gets mad if the versions don't match, and the messages were extremely unhelpful. While this may not have been the Tungsten's fault, unhelpful error messages have always been a problem with these machines.From a use viewpoint, the machine is almost everything I wanted. The keyboard isn't all that hard to use, and the Graffiti 2 writing interface (helped by a script add-in) is much better than it was on the Palm V. The OS is a bit more intuitive than I remembered. The display is much easier to work with. I love having the capacity to carry spreadsheets, documents and presentations as well. This is a business machine that does what it is supposed to do very well.Having spent years looking at costly PDA's that were expensive because of extra widgets, it is a pleasure to find something where the money has been spent on core functionality, producing a first rate PDA. If you want a digital camera + MP3 player + PDA, look elsewhere. My experience has been that combination units never know quite what they are supposed to be. And cost even more than their components. If you are a purist, the Tungsten C is what you want.
I read all the customer reviews prior to purchasing this item and they are all right on. This is exactly what I was looking for to store and archive my CDs and DVDs - for work and home. And the price was right!I received the cases two days after I ordered them!
Very hard to find purple ones and my wife wanted them very badly and we both love this style of headphones. Warning though, as with any sony product they last for about a year and then you need new ones. I'm not sure how sony does it, but it's happened to every sony product I've owned in the past 7 years.
I m happy with it but that's because I screwed it onto the wall. I wouldn't love it as much if i had it free standing. It's so flimsy.
I like this product. It works well and has quite a few options with it as far as sound goes.
Just be careful. If you clean a 40D with this swab you have to do it sideways. I have ordered from other companies that make smaller swabs. Also be careful that the tip is on securely because mine came off when I pressed the bottle and I lost half the fluid.
If it's time to transfer your LP collection to CD or iPod, this is the ticket. The turntable connects directly to computer with no amp or pre-amp necessary. The Audacity software that comes along with makes cleaning up and digitizing almost easy. Marking and labeling tracks is a little balky, but that's a manageable problem. Surface noise removal is a snap.I've tried several software-hardware combos to do this job. This is the one I'm sticking with.
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.
I bought this for my kids to use on long trips, and it works great. Nothing about it is exceptional, but it's all functional and hasn't broken down over dozens and dozens of movies played.
The wire with all the casing was a bit thick, so the holes I needed to drill to install surround speakers were a bit bigger than I wanted. Perhaps I just thought it would be thinner.Great Speaker Wire.
My favorite MBP accessory! After spending $3000 on this laptop, I don't want any nasty scratches on it. It installed in about 30 seconds and it has stayed very securely in place for 3 weeks so far. No port or button is blocked by this case. Finally, it makes my MBP look GORGEOUS! Now it looks glossy silver, rather than bland grey. I probably would have bought a hot pink one if available, but after seeing the colorless one on my Mac, I don't think I'd trade if I could.Steve Jobs should include this product with every new 17" MBP!
This hub is perfect on a computer that only had 2 USB ports. With this equipment, a lot of peripherals are now in use.
Good product i bought it in other occasion and I want buy others to gift me or others ooo ooo
Love the product. Can no longer find it locally. Thank goodness I could find it on-line.I do hope Kodak is not considering eliminating the product.
There are very few electronics devices I have purchased that deserve more praise than these headphones. I use them for both gaming and music enjoyment. I have a Creative Nomad II and it doesn't have any trouble running them. Best bang for the buck that I've found.
Worked rght out of the box, clear directions, sane price, very happy. Using for high-speed Hawking USB antenna connected to wireless router,. Extra speed great.
Not two sure how to use or describe a signal splitter that worked in 20 words, but it got the job done. And I have no complants
This PDA is smaller than I want and it is difficult to synchronize to my computer. The instructions are not very good.
I love these cables it makes for a quick install without the hassle of running multiple cords. I was able to connect my wall mount tv to my media center and it looks very professional. I have received many compliments while hosting my first superbowl party.
Very easy. Just plugged it in and worked great. Dragged & dropped music files onto a Micro SD card and it worked great & easy the 1st time. If I can figure it out anyone can!
This little T.V. does everything it says it does .I recieved 6 channels right out of the box .Great for camping trips and power outages.
For the money this is a great level. It is good to use when out in the country/wilds where you don't want to carry a lot of weighty equipment. Works good.
I have all my components hooked up to this power conditioner. I does a good job of regulating voltage (I have no means of testing the filtering and surge protection).Amazon (as always) did a great job of delivering the product in two business days (I'm a prime member).I think that APC, however, needs to get with program and recognize ALL the potential sources of surges and spikes such as through HDMI and Ethernet cables. This device does not filter these items. I NEED to be fair and say that I knew this before my purchase. To me the APC power conditioneer is the best product for the money spent (I DO have a budget).Take a look at the APC site and compare the suggested price with the Amazon price....Great job Amazon!
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.
I bought this camera based on glowing reviews by other owners. I don't agree. This camera is cute. It has a really nice screen and controls. The fact that it has a wide-angle lens was a big plus for me as a realtor. However, the picture quality stinks. I have to spend forever with Photoshop to try to get the photos to be acceptable. In the end, my little cheap Minolta Dimage X that I've had for years, takes MUCH better pictures. Sadly, I found out too late.
I have Windows XP. No issues installing it. Took only 5 minutes. Works just fine. I installed the CD. I chose to use Windows to configure the wireless connection and have no problems. Thanks.
Other than this looking cool and having 12 buttons to figure out which is which with the varous programs, this joysitck is big and bulky. Cool looking gave this 3 stars, the added buttons, 2, big and bulky -1.
Its was easy to order them, easy to get them, & they work perfectly.
...even though I also have a D60. The N75 (AKA F75) has amazing features, especially considering the price and weight.It's like having an FX camera without having to pay for an FX camera.Pros:-It works with all Nikon autofocus lenses. This includes AF, AFS, D, G. VR works. DX lenses work, but at their widest zooms you lose the corners. This means I only need one set of lenses for the N75 and the D60.-The N75 with the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AF lens is an excellent, classic combination for very little money. Many of the best photographers have done most of their work with a 35mm SLR and a 50mm lens.-The metering is excellent. Not need to worry about exposure. Override settings only needed in unusual situations.-Same shooting "modes" as on a new DSLR. A Nikon digital user who runs out of battery can switch to this and hardly notice a difference.-In many shooting situations, film still gives better results than digital. Try it with Fuji Superia or shoot architecture or nature with Fuji Velvia and a tripod. You can't get that kind of color with digital, at any price.-It weighs nothing. Put that 50mm lens on it and it weighs half what an FX camera without lens weighs.-Film is cool.Cons:-Pre-AF lenses (AI/AIS) work but only in manual mode without metering.-Vignette when misusing DX lenses on film cameras.-You'll need the film.-When I shoot film I get it processed and scanned to CD with no prints. Some photo labs won't give me high resolution on these scans.-Won't let me use the lens's aperture ring. Aperture ring must be locked except in full-manual mode without metering. (This is true with most Nikons.)One more thing. A lot of people seem to think that which film SLR you have makes a big difference in your image quality. This isn't true. All an SLR does is hold the film and operate the lens - the shutter gets out of the way and the lens focuses light on the film. The shutter and meter in this cheap camera are as good as the shutter and meter in many much more expensive cameras, and those are the only parts of the camera body that affect imag quality.
This is a great messenger notebook case for carrying around my 15.4" laptop. It's lightweight and compact yet holds what I need. The only drawback is there isn't room for a power cord and adapter.
For the price I've paid, they sound excellent. Way better than the original Apple earphones that came with my ipod. Sound isolation is good, but not too good to get you killed by crossing the street at the wrong time. Bass response is great once you adjust the earbuds. Durability hasn't been a concern to me. I lost my first pair before they broke or anything. When I bought my second pair, everyone in my family wanted me to get them a pair too, so I guess they also think they are a good value for the money. Definitely the best cost/benefit ratio for any earbuds.
Just very simply a great Cat6. What more do you need to know about an Ethernet cable. might be a little liong in some instances -- so I bought one 5' and three 3' cables of the same color. Look great hidden behind my system hook-up. Which begs the question... who cares what color they are? :)
This flash is powerful. I bought this flash to replace my broken one (lumopro lp120) and this flash just amazes me. I always use manual mode because i use it as a off camera flash (appreciates the pc port), but when it's on the camera, ETTL works awesome. It's twice the power of my previous flash. There's no noise except for the little tick when the flash fires. Recycle time is quick at 3 secs full power with fresh nimh batteries. I only wish it wasn't so pricey, but i guess you get what you pay for. The built quality is top notch.
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.
First off if you are a Mac person don't buy this web cam. This camera works okay, if you like a lot of complication setting it up. I bought this, because I saw that other reviewers said it works with Macs. It does, but you have to download programs and plugins in order to make it work. You are better off getting an Apple supported web cam. Apple has made it so that only firewire web cameras are supported. So you have to download macam in order to connect a USB camera. I am returning it.
it came ontime and just as it was described. now i can have my music with me whenever i want!!
Good, works great, got it fast at a good price. I would use this vendor again to buy products in the future.
...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 literally have to crank the volume to 100% just to hear the thing. One hundred volume equals 100 distortion! Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
I was used to pressure cookers which would emit whistles at regular intervals. This one however seems to release steam constantly. Not that its bad, but its just a different mechanism. The cooker itself is quite sturdy, and cooking is fine as well. Its just the perfect size if you like to cook in larger quantities to last for a couple of days.
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.
I absolutely love my new clock. I removed it from the box, added batteries and within 30 seconds it had synced itself to the correct day/time...everything! Put the receiver outside and had immediate readings. I put mine on the livingroom wall and it is quite nice looking there.
having several PCs using a PCI WiFi cards, it was hard to get a decent level of connectivity due to the position of the antenna at the back, hidden between th PC case and the wall or a desk. With this cool D-link antenna , i was able to place the antenna at a better position where the signal reception went from low/good to always excellent!The best setup to have one antenna connected to the router and another or more for the PC's.
Design/build quality: 5Convenience/usability: 3Sound quality: 4I would have given these 3-stars. But for the gorgeous cherry wood, eloquent design, and perfect build quality, I gave it 1 more star. Average out to be 4.***If you are only looking for soundquality, ease of use, and convenience, these are not for you!***If you are a headphone enthusiast, and like to collect exquisite headphones, these are perfect for you!!!------------------------------------------Design/Build:As you can see from the photos I've uploaded, I own a lot of headphones, most are close to, or well above the $100 mark. Let me just stop right here and say that none of the headphones I own, or have had, can compare these in design and build quality. They are perfect. Period.Convenience/Usability:Unfortunately, a major part of value the EW9s offer come from looks and collectible value. As a set of clip-ons, which focuses on portability and ease of use, these do not excel.These are some of the pickiest headphones I have come across, comparable to the A8s, in terms of "pickiness" in: where you use them, when you use them, how you use them, and what kind of music you use them for.- To enjoy those, you pretty much have to use them at home with little external noise. You may not hear the humming from your computer's fan, but you'll definitely hear people talking, cars going by, and all that annoying stuff. This could be a good thing for you can be aware of your surroundings. However, you cannot at all hear the sound difference these wooden enclosures make when you get any external noise. So, what's the point?- You have to take good care of them. The wood requires a lot of care to stay good looking. Pretty much you have to use the nice carry bag all the time. Otherwise you'd get scuffs and stuff on the wood. Also, don't get water on them because it is not good for their longevity. This reduces of usability because you can't just toss them into your gym bag and go work out in them... If they don't get scratched up in your bag, your sweaty will most certainly destroy them.- They aren't good for all genres of music. They are good for most. Classical, pop, etc. The sq on this thing is sa-weeeeet. Mid is smooth and sweet as your first love. Vocals are heavenly poisonous. Bass is bouncy and very real (because of the wooded enclosure). Highs are refined. However, I just cannot listen to Muse in these. It is hard to describe, but if you mainly listen to that kind of music (alternate rock?), don't bother with these. Beatles/queen that sort of rock is fine when vocals and guitar/bass is most prominent. But if you get raging bass/drums, they tend to blend in with the strong and forward mids, and make it too much.- Obviously, they leak sound, so when you are outside, you can't hear all the intricate details these headphones reveal, and others might hear the shrill/unpleasant squeal as a result of sound leakage.- Good source is important. These headphones are not the easiest to drive. They are picky with their sound sources!Sound quality:Pretty much covered SQ in the above section, but once again, these sounds aaaamazing, when at the right time, right setting, right source. When I first put these on, I could not stop myself from laughing out of sheer joy because the music was so sweet. I think there is enough bass without pushing them into your ears. But when you do that, you do get better isolation and better soundstage presentation.I've been burning them in, but I heard that the SQ of these won't be fully settled until after about 1 year of normal use. That's a pretty long time, and I don't know if it's true. But burning-in definitely creates a huge difference in its SQ and sound signature.------------------------One last gripe about these is that I find them to be quite uncomfortable after about 15-20 minutes. I have to re-adjust them every once in a while to get a better fit. They really hurt my ears sometimes. So getting a good fit is important. I wish the loop was bigger because that's what's killing me.These look much, MUCH smaller in reality than they seem on those pictures. They are like the size of two quarters, if you can imagine the area of two quarters as one circle... They are so tiny, but it is excellently built down to the very last detail, making it so precious that you wish you could just look at them all day and then eat them.And to establish a little credibility, I've had a lot of semi-expensive headphones. SE310 and UE SF5 Pro are the most expensive ones I've had (both MSRP $250). Though they are IEM armatures, I use my SE310 as a reference. The EW9s has a much better firm, strong, deep sound. You feel like you are in a studio with instruments and performers all at various places. They are orgasmic for your ears.However, these are quite inconvenient to use (take them out the bag to use, put them back in for storage, no noisy environment, appropriate source/songs). Which is why I think they are better suited for be just collectibles, sitting on your shelf. I've taken them out before, and they are a really good conversation piece, for girls come compliment on how gorgeous these headphones are, to which I'd start talking about the asada-zakura cherry wood and so on. If that is worth the extra $90 for an upgrade from the EM7 (doesn't sound as good, and still has outrageous sound leakage, but more usable and can be tossed around), that is your call.I also bought the esw9a. They offer a bigger driver, much better sound isolation, so I think they'd sound better and you can wear them out without sacrificing sound quality, and still look fun but classy because you are using wooden enclosed headphones! When they arrive, I'll do a comparison and decide if I should return these EW9s. (The cherry wood does have more sentimental values to me than the african-whatever wood they use on the ESW9, but sentiments for 130 dollars?)I gotta stop talking! Okay, final verdict, so, if you are a collector, you like rare/eloquent stuff, or you sit at home and listen to different headphones from various amps all the time, get these now and be wow-ed by their design and sound quality, the latter of which sort of vanishes as soon as you go outside. (unless you live in like Montana or something, in which case bring them out for hiking or something would be a very enjoyable experience!!!)-----------------------------Update on March 3rd:I forgot to mention a few more minor annoyances that further reduces the usability of these headphones:- J-cord, not Y! The EW9s use the kind of cord design that the right piece is much much longer than the left one. It's meant for the right one to go behind your neck. It puts all the weight on your left ear and I hate this unbalanced pull on my head!- to make matters worse, the cord is extremely short, but has an extension cable. But the extension cable is SHORT too! So, the two cables combined make for about the length of the cable for my CK7 (which is also ATH, but with Y cord...)- What that means? Well, the golden 3.5mm jack is of REALLY REALLY nice make and quality. Problem? It is heavy, add in the extra weight of the extension cable, you get a super weighty cable, which constantly pulls on your ear, making your ears painful and stressful. Which is another reason I only use them at my desktop, but not walking around!
I haven't had the system very long but as others have reported it occasionally skips and freezes on movies. Of interest is that the problem is the worst with my home movies but after I re-burn them using different burning S/W they seem to be okay. I could live with this but now when using the VCR side the picture started skipping (like my black and white TV did growing up). It's now gotten too bad to watch. I tried brand new high quality tapes and cleaning the heads with no luck. This has been the shortest lived VCR I've ever had.
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.
Corinex does not stand behind their products. They wouldn't know what "customer service" was if it dropped on their collective heads with a sign and a list of instructions.The product works, but after 11 months mine failed. I returned it to Corinex at my expense (of course). They recognized the units were under warrantee, but denied the problem and are returning the units to me unrepaired and at my expense (again).Do not buy from this company. Netgear makes a similar product.
I ordered the PNY memory from AMazon, which I received and installed with no hitches or problems. My computer is now 4X faster then before for shipping & handling of $64. Total.PNY OPTIMA 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel Kit DDR 400 MHz PC3200 Desktop DIMM Memory Modules MD2048KD1-400
For the price I paid, this was excellent!!!!a must buy for sure
I am still learning to use all the features of this flash with my new Canon 7d, but what I have found so far is that it is great. I previously used a Sigma 500DG flash, which was half the cost of the previous 550ex flash from Canon. When I updated to the 7d, I found that the Sigma flash does not work in TTL mode on this camera, so I looked at my options. I could send the flash back to Sigma and get it updated, but another newer Sigma that would work, or get the Canon. I decided that since I am a Canon user for life, that I should get the Canon flash. If I had done that originally, I wouldn't have to spend the additional money now since the 550ex would work on the 7d.Everything about this flash is great, except the cost (that is why I knocked off one star). Battery life is great (I am using NiMH rechargeables). I haven't done a lot of off camera stuff yet, but did confirm that this works good with the 7d in wireless mode.
A great price for a camcorder. It does all the basics you would expect very well, plus it has a few special effect tools. You can pop the 8mm tape into a conversion VHS tape and play it directly on your VCR. It also has audio and video jacks for easy conections to a VCR with the same, making duplication a snap. Picture quality is good but not great. For the price, it is a great deal. If you just want a simple camcorder without all the bells and whistles, this is the one.
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.
I have lots of guidebooks - and lots of Lonely Planets, for that matter. But despite the fact that they say they are for "independent travellers", I keep finding ridiculous reviews on restaurants and hotels, to the point where I've stopped using them.The History, Snapshot, and similar sections are great, but if you have a brain of your own - use it. Forget their restaurant and hotel recommendations, as I'm not even sure they visit the places. Sometimes they have history or comments on places that is worthwhile to read, though. All tourbooks may have these drawbacks, to be fair.Finally, I think I'm going to stop buying Lonely Planet's, though. First, they always act like driving is so scary everywhere, when it's actually quite easy to anyone with a brain. They also forget to give worthwhile tips on getting a car, etc. I imagine that this is their way of "saving the Earth". To a person who does care about the Earth, but doesn't believe that being a dirty hippie is going to save anything, this - and all their other BS trying to coerce their opinions onto you as fact - gets really freakin' old. Yes, yes, I know, LP is founded by some hippie freak from AUS or something - whooptie doo. That doesn't mean I have to pay some jerk who's going to push his politics on me, whether I agree with them or not.
I use the wgr614 to communicate with remote pcs in a building almost 350 feet away. The wgr614 is located under a desk, near a microwave, and in a room with a 2.4GHz cordless phone and it still provides consistent signal strength of 99 percent to a wge101 bridge without external antenna or signal amplifiers. Furthermore, there is a fairly large tree and a metal shed between the buildings. Needless to say I am thoroughly pleased with the router. I would have rated this product a 5, but I had to return the initial unit because it would intermittently drop the wireless connection after several hours of operation. Tech support isn't as bad as a lot of these reviews would have you believe. That's not to say it's good, but support for mass produced electronic appliances of some complexity like these rarely is or else the cost of the product would be much higher. I actually grew fond of the Indian accents I communicated with in establishing that my initial unit was defective. Seriously, any difficulty in communication was minimal in comparison to the professional and courteous help they provided. Hold times were somewhat lengthy at times 30 min to 1 hour. Anyway, I highly recommend this router.
Only this little video camera isn't even good. The picture quality and sound are very poor, and the max you can record is 10 minutes to a clip - so if your little girl's ballet class isn't quite finished their bow, it will be cut off.The batteries drain the camcorder within minutes - so you only have about ten minutes of battery power anyway.I have been flipping the batteries over so they are not connected while it's not in use, to try to prolong the battery usage, but that means if i want a quick shot of something cute my little guy's doing, i have to open it up, flip the batteries, turn it on (and wait and wait and wait, pop the little red button and wait and wait, then it's ready, and he's run off to do something else.This is a cheap little camera, and my mom recommended it to me (she used it on her bike trip through Israel) - all i can say is, we have vastly different ideas of what "satisfactory" and "good deal" mean. In my case, having this stupid thing means dh thinks "we already have a camcorder". No, we don't. I can't wait to replace it with something that will do a good job.Save your money! Save a little longer and get a real camcorder. This is not "good enough" for now - you will end up with rotten little clips of what could have been your home movies. The weird face your child makes at the end of a song, the splash after they jump into the lake, the baby slapping it instead of the first smile.Don't get it! Almost any other camcorder will do a better job, and for not much more money.oh, and the software that comes with is a weird "Movie Maker" clone that just randomly mixes whatever it finds there - resulting in weird pastisches - and then it doesn't work. I've sent mine back twice, and finally realized it just will never work well.I was on vacation when i bought this, otherwise i would have returned it the next day. sigh.
i bought this thinking it would make traveling with the headphones more efficient, but when i opened the box they came in and saw this carrying case in person, i was let down because it was so big. i was hoping the carrying case would save space, but its like way bigger than the headphones and so it doesn't even serve a purpose in my opinion. i'm about to return it now. i was disappointed.
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.
This product is ok. Its simple and works well for a regular IPOD. Dont bother if you are using it for a NANO.
I am incensed that this very expensive player has an undocumented (and apparently unknown to Linksys customer service techs) 10 song limit on the playlists you can create. Sure, it's good to hook up Internet radio, but I've got 1000 songs on my computer and I painstakingly made them into playlists... only to hear the damn thing repeat after the first 10. Hours on the phone with tech support had me thinking something was wrong with MY computer. Later, by e-mail, I learn the thing only plays 10 songs. They should have disclosed this on the box... for a $180 product... and they CERTAINLY should have this documented for their tech support people. Linksys! I want my money, my time and my dignity back!
I love CleanDr. Plasma TV Screen Cleaner. It is the ONLY one I have used that works with no film or streaks. It took off all the smudges & the dry film left by previous "top brand" cleaners like Philips & Monster Screen Clean. My 50 in LG Plasma now looks better than new !! I can't say enough about how well it works & every Plasma TV owner should get CleanDr Plasma/LCD Screen Cleaner. I am totally sincere when I say the others can't compare. Thank you, Digital Innovations for saving my beloved Plasma. ......J.R.
Great for the motorcycle & for campingSmall yet powerful~!Perfect to install descretly. Stores in the glove compartment, easy to use!
I have one of these that I use on occasion. I shoot with a Digital SLR, but I do have to tell you that this camera really surprised me. The clarity of the pictures is astounding! I got mine with the 28-100mm zoom lens and I love it. I use it to take film shots of landscapes and portraits and compare them to the digital shots I get from my Nikon D-70.
I've read many C programming books in my time, all of which tend to take the reader in circles, only serving to confuse her, rather than educate her. Steve Oualline's &quot;Practical C Programming&quot;, however, is a different story: written with the dry, often tongue-in-cheek humour that has come to characterise O'Reilly books, the reader is taken from basics, through commenting, all the way to the more complex C topics. If you plan to buy only C book, make it this one.
Great sound but they earphones became loose and almost detached from the band. I've written the manufacturer and they have not responded. I'm used to Bose service and this company definitely does not provide that quality of service. Still no response. I hope Amazon can help me with this as it was totally unsatisfactory. Incidentally, I bought two pair. One is still working perfectly. The other must have been faulty. I need help from someone!!!
I wanted to bridge two apartments on opposite sides and different floors of a building for the purpose of internet access, telephone extension over voip, and live tv streaming via xp mediacenter. There were too many walls and floors for wireless to even dream of working (tested with 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz, and 900MHz phones and only the 900MHz signals got through). I couldn't run cat5 so all my bets were on this technology working.And they work. The two apartments are on different meters in the basement and it still works. For the best performance, I put each adapter on its own circuit in each apartment (just use the air conditioning outlets) to minimize interference from other local electrical devices. It may also help to use surge-protectors on everything else. I did have to lower the bitrate of my TV recordings to hide the delays that occasionally occur, but I may try bumping it back up since newer firmwares and other settings tweaks seem to have improved things (see the netgear forums).HomeplugAV came out way too late for me to try, but I hear that it's performance is close if not slightly less. I think HomeplugAV does not network bridge to their older standards much like Netgear's DS2-based technology, so no benefits there.Granted, the highest speed the Netgear utility gave me for the connection is 25Mbps, which is probably much lower if I actually measured it, but it gives me a solution that no other technology can. 802.11n runs on 2.4Ghz as well so I doubt that will do anything for me with all these walls and floors. If you're looking at these to drastically improve your existing connection speed, then you may be disappointed. But if you're deciding between no connection and a connection, then you may be pleasantly surprised.
Having just returned something that was supposed to do the same job to Cambridge Soundworks...I read more reviews first, this time. Many said the Go Play would sound good. They were right...it sounds great. Many said it was inconvenient having your iPod laying down while docked, making it almost invisible from the front...also right. Many reviews suggest that a rechargable battery would be a plus...agreement there. Most reviews neglected to mention that the newer iPod Touch (at least the 16mB version) would NOT charge while docked. That, friends...is the only really major dopey item on this device. Love it or hate it, the design is different; no square boombox, this. Not too heavy, not too light...so far...I'm really glad Santa left it under the tree; not a bad trade for some cookies and milk.
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 consider myself fairly savy with regard to computers, but trying to set this baby up on my own was killer...I recomend calling tech support(not online chat)to get this product installed...Ive had it up and running now for only about a week, but I havent had any problems at all and it works as well, if not better, than I anticipated!...
This device is working great. The only watch out was that the disk came formatted FAT32 which does not allow very large files to be saved (such as back up files or DVD images). I had to re-format the drive to NTSF before using it for large files. Of course, the re-format wiped out the existing back up files on the drive.
This is a very good protective cover for the MacBook. I used it on a trip recently and really liked it. It definitely is a great sleeve for the 13" MacBook.The only drawback is that there is not room for the power cord or any other cable or cord.
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.
so i got a upconverting dvd player which only had coaxial audio plug. my amp only had optic digital. this solved the problem perfectly.
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!
Mount came quickly, it had reasonable instructions and came with the hardware to put it up on the wall. This is not a high end item but I put up a 65 in LCD tv in about an hour. Good value for the $$$.
This camera works ok. The image it puts out is very choppy, but what can you expect for a webcam at that price? All in all, we were pleased with the purchase.
Sorry to type a question in the reviews. Unable to determine what is included.
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.
For a set of headphones for listening at home I would never choose these. They're simply too "low end", but.... for on the go listening, a set of ear buds to throw into the gym bag or give to your kids, these are perfect. I bought these for my kids and even though they've gone through a couple of pairs, each has lasted through several months of abuse in backpacks and gym bags, pockets, and cars. I recommend these for a discerning listener who doesn't want to take their high end ear buds out of the house. The sound quality is better than other cheap sets of ear buds I've tried as well.
These batteries were exactly the same as seen on some other sites but for a fraction of the cost. Great deal and excellent experience!
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.
Presto Pressure Cooker just arrived. I am well pleased with its construction and it we very easy to assemble handles. I have been looking up recipes all day and cannot wait till dinner tonignt to show off my new cooker to my wife.Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
What made me buy this DVD player first is the JVC reputation...Owning other JVC electronics I know the high quality they put into them...This DVD player has it all !!! VERY , VERY satisfied,you can't go wrong ,PLUS the price was fantastic...Bonus -[...].What more could you want...
I absolutely love this thing. It is the perfect height, doesn't put any strain on your back. My Macbook gets very hot at times, and this was salvation for my poor legs. Very affordable, cool colours, washable cover.....5 stars! If you are debating buying this, stop that now and GET IT. You won't regret it.
I am using this router for over 4 months now. I paired it with a Netgear MA401 802.11b wireless pc card. It took me less than 15 minutes to start surfing after I opened the box. Never failed to work. Covers a honest distance. (I can still get reception through 6-7 walls, in an apartment that is 3 apartments next to my apartment).
I GOT THIS CABLE LAST WEEK TO CONNECT MY STEREO SPEAKES TO MY T.V., AND NOW WHEN I WATCH MOVIES THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE, ALTHOUGH IT IS ONLY A 19 INCH T.V. (LOL) I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU CHOOSE THIS CABLE!!!!!!
Neuros OSD Media Center (6011000)The device has a number of quirks. However being a tech type I have found ways around some of my original objects, such as the OSD not responding to the IR remote control in a consistent manner and the remote having a very narrow area of control.I used my home theater remote control and learned the code from the supplied remote and GREATLY improved the operation. I have not found one video source that it would not record accurately, a problem which I had with several other software products. I have used it to record to USB thunb drives and to folders on two of my systems comuters.I would recomend this as a fun techie toy / tool but would not recommend it for the casual, "I can't program my VCR" types.
Overall ok, easy to use.The full automatic mode does not give perfect results. Better to use one of the pre set modes. When using flash, the pictures are really 'framed'.
For me this has been an iPod essential. I use the remote always.The remote has been so handy. I can easily access the volume, which I'm always adjusting in seems, depending on the track playing. I can skip tracks, rewind, pause, and turn the iPod on and off.I can have my iPod in my messenger bag and clip the remote on the strap. Or have my iPod in my jeans pocket and clip the remote to my coat. The hold switch on my iPod is on, of course, so that no buttons are accidentally pressed on the iPod itself.I've used my current remote for over a year and have never had any problems. It still works perfectly. Then again, I take care of it. Just reasonable care that it not get crushed, wet, or broken.The design is stunning. Simple and impressive. Looks very sleek and nice. A very attractive remote... shows the world you listen with style.
I have started shooting 120 film in the last year or so and needed a way to store all of the negatives. I found it to be a bit difficult to get my film loaded into these file pages. I expected more of a rigid plastic and these are of a "stretchy" plastic material. My negatives were originally left whole and stored rolled up in small boxes. This meant that I needed to cut the negs down into strips of 4 frames and then load a partially curly bit of film into these sheets. I have only taken one star off of the product due to this difficulty, as I find them great in every other way. I appreciate that the binder edge is printed so that each page can be labeled.
After ordering the Canon Gaget Bag from AMAZON,I was happy to receive it so promptly! I am alsovery pleased with the camera bag. Since I do notlike the top flap attachments most camera bagsseem to use, I like the snap located on the frontof this bag. It is roomy, well made, and reasonablypriced. I would recommend this bag to others.
Good, tough, thick wire. Used it to hook up Orbs. Biggest problem was all the manual wire stripping I had to do with a knife.
It was for my husband when he was diving he loves said it takes great pictures. The shark mode works great.The pictures were very clear.
A good battery from Kodak! One charge sees you through a reasonably long time. That it is Li-ion helps since these type of batterys need not be discharged completely before being charged again.Go for it...
This Tenba backpack has pretty much everything you'd ever need want.- A three stage tripod system that successfully holds all sizes of tripods comfortable.- A full harness that supports more than enough weight comfortably for long treks.- A built in protective wrapper for the harness when it isn't needed.- A weather wrap that stashes into the bottom of the bag when not in use.- Plenty of room inside, both deep and well placed with thick dividers and padding.- A large laptop compartment that stashes into the padded camera case.- Removable camera padding, so the bag can be used as a normal backpack (this is awesome).- Weather preventive exterior and zippers.- Handles on both the top and the side for easy carrying.- Quick access to the bottom left and right camera equipment from the outside.- Bottom strap for attaching extreme items like a roll-up blanket or monopod.Like I said... it is engineered for EVERYTHING. The Costs?- Weight. She ain't light.- Size. Being extremely deep, and wide, this is not a slim urban profile backpack.That's about it. It's a great backpack with amazing quality standards. Worth the price tag.
she really liked it and although it was used it was complete, all the parts, and works just fine. It's been very useful in her school work
I purchased these headphones because they were suppose to have good sound quality and it looked like the earbuds would stay in my ears when I run. The sound quality was great until I started sweating and then they started to shock my ears. At first I thought I was crazy since this had never occurred before with any headphone but no it was not a hallucination but a reality. Since I purchased these to use basically when I run I had to return them for obvious reasons.
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 have a dvi port on my tv..this connected the PS3 hdmi port without instance. worked great.
Great job to Amazon for a speedy delivery :) Bought on tues with free supersaver shipping and it arrived on thurs.The screen is amazing. No dead pixels at all and it is bright. I haven't used the speakers because I have a sound system on my computer. Amazing price for a 19 inch that can actually watch movies without ghosting! It comes with both a DVI cord and a VGA cord. Top quality, and the base it metal with just black plastic on top of it. Very sturdy.A+
i dont reccomend this mp3 player.it is junki had it for about a month and it just stopped workingDO NOT BUY IT
Great switch and works.I have only minimal knowledge about networks. All I wanted was my Tivo box to connect to my computer upstairs via a network cable, with an extra port provided by the switch downstairs for a computer to act as a media center to control stored tv programs and movies. I briefly read the manual online (to see which outlet was the upstream outlet), plugged in the cables, and the box worked without any need to reboot the Tivo, or alter any setting on the modem, router, or switch.Network has been stable since setting it up, and problem free.Network is comprised of Linksys/Cisco broadband router, a Linksys/Cisco wireless hub which is connected to the switch via a cable since the wireless link would not stay stable to permit a whole program to transfer via Tivo Desktop.
Fastens right on the shoulder strap, easy to use. Great for using the camera on a tripod for blur-free shots. Just place the camera on the tripod, hold the remote to the front at an angle, out of lens range, click the button, quickly remove the remote away from the camera, to make sure you don't get any shadows on the lens, and get a great shot!!
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.
I saw the bose wave In the local mall, thought it would make better sense buying it from amazon? The checkout was quick and the product was shipped just as fast. Then came the tons of e-mail confirmations of order status, shipping status, etc. Total I have received 14 e-mails about this product? Four weeks later I am still dealing with this order. The product is great, amazon sucks..... I should have bought it at the mall for the same price and been done with it on thanksgiving! Amazon GET A CLUE! Keep it simple
Fantastic headphones. Have used these for over five years. First pair I encountered a break where the ear piece is connected to the headband. Replaced with a new pair as the cost is so cheap. Problem is that these disappear every so often, so just ordered three pair (silly perhaps) but I have owned some of the most expensive high end headphones and these are the Best Ever!!! Love the extra long cord. I Game and watch Internet TV & Movies can wear for hours without discomfort. Very light weight. You will never find a better headphone (stereo) for this price.
My foray into the world of digital SLR is for both business and pleasure. Am a wedding professional who is expanding into the photography side of things. I knew I needed more flash power/versatility for my 30D, and the 430EX turned out to be just the ticket. Was very pleased with the vendor's low price and lightning fast delivery.
no complaints at all. i had my doubts about it being able to play. NO DOUBT, THE BEST MP3 PLAYER AROUND. im not kidding either. BUY THIS ONE!
This is a great little camera. I bought it for my son at college - great price. I did a lot of research and found that it had great reviews. It takes very decent close-ups whereas my canon older type of digital doesn't. I was going to buy a Canon for him, but they had nothhing in the same price range with the same size (the fuji is quite compact - not extra thin, but smalll enough to put in a pocket and has a 3" screen) the only drawback is the set up (why I gave it a four star)- I thought the manual was confusing, but once you get through how to set your pictures on the computer - it's fine. I would recommend this as a first digital or even second!
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.
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.
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 a very nice printer for the price. It is rather slow, but you pay for speed. The color features are especially nice.
I love this camera. I bought it on my honeymoon, becasue my APS camera died and I had to have pictures of that. Well I was a bit nervous becasue I didn't have much information about it, but the wife liked it so we got it. As it turns out, this is the perfect digital camera for me. It takes beautiful pictures even though it is only 3.1 MP. We have had some develouped at the Kodak digital camera stations and they look just like film. Some of the features that you will love about this digital camera are:1. 10x OPTICAL zoom. Most digital camera advertise how much digital zoon they have. This is a totally useless feature for me. I mean think about it. If you have a digital camera, yours pictures are going on your computer where you have digital phote software to edit or zoom your photos.2. Complete SLR like controls. On most of the digital cameras that don't cost $800 you are stuck with basic controls and options for fine tuning your pictures. Not so on this camera. You can choose a variety of picture modes as well as film speeds, aperature, shuttere speeds and so on.3 The ability to attack filters and adapters lenses. While this feature may not apply to al users, it does increase the overall flexibility of the camera. For example you can buy a 1.5X telephoto adapter and increase your zoom to 15x instead of 10x or you can add a polorize filter for outdoor picturtes.One caution that I have noticed however. If you are using lens adapters or filters (I have both) you need to zoom in a few steps, otherwise the corners of your pictures will be rounded off. I think this may be a design flaw in the off brand wide angle LENS ADAPTER I bought, NOT the camera.All in all its a great camera and great for those who want to move beyond a simple point and shoot and take the step up and have control over their pictures. I love this camera and it has stood up to abuse of the road and everyday use. I would recommend it to anyone as a great buy.
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).
I use these headphones when jogging, and they are far superior to the earbuds I was using before. No more tangling, or getting my shoulder caught in the wires. The buds also stay in ears far better than other buds. These are a great set of outdoor headphones, especially considering the low price.
A great bag for $10. Though my Canon S2 IS is a little tight fit, I dont mind since I have room for all my accessories. Definitely a great buy for cameras which are a little smaller than the S2 IS.
used the wire to rewire car speakers. no interference, or problems. very happy with the product and the price was fair.
I have had the camera for 11 months now. I like how easy it is to download pictures. It takes great pictures during the day BUT ... in a dark situation, when I have to use the flash the camera almost always focuses incorrectly. Even though it shows you with a red line where it is focusing, with the flash it does a poor job of really focusing where it says it is focusing. Plus, you think the picture is in focus because on the LCD screen it looks like it is in focus, but once you print the picture it is not in focus. Like I said, I have not had any focus problems when I am not using the flash. I'm not sure how to fix this problem.
Getting this replacement foil saved me a ton of money on buying a new shaver. I have had my shaver for many years and just found these replacements. This should last me another 2 or 3 years for sure.
This bag is everthing it was advertised to be.. very secure, lots of compartments and well built. I recommend this bag whole heartedly.
This is my 2nd Garmin. First was the Garmin eTrex Legend which I bought 4 years ago, and is still working! However, the newer chip used in the latest purchase boots up faster, picks up signals faster, and is much more sensitive. Tree foilage has not affected signal receival unlike the older model. It also helps with a higher memory capacity for bigger maps and the color screen is really an upgrade.
There isn't a lot that can be said about a cable. It either works or it doesn't. Ours worked for its intended purpose and was affordable to boot.
At first, this was a great printer. Then I ran out of ink in one of the cartridges and it has not worked since. Replacing the cartridges, running the nozzle check, and head cleaning failed to produce any print. Epson does not have a 800 number for service (just a long distance one) and has yet to respond to my daily emails (15 and counting). I will never buy another epson product.
I decided to get a DVD recorder when my video deck died - and I'm glad I did!! Picture and sound quality are improved at least ten times, and DVD has too many cool convinience features to count compared with VHS. The Sony RDR-G7X is as easy to operate as your familiar video recorder; just select your channel and push the record button - that's it! Plus the unit gives you lots of versitility as it can handle DVD - R; - RW; and + RW. Basically, I use - R for programs I want to keep as you can't rewrite this format (and are the cheapest to buy). I use - RW Video Mode like I used to use VHS video tape as you can erase and rerecord on this disk. - RW VR mode will give you lots of editing features (and is also rewrittable), and is compatible with newer DVD players. Unfortunately, + RW has been stripped of it's editing features, and seems identical to - RW Video mode with this Sony unit. However, I'm still learning the ins-and-outs of this recorder, but so far have been very impressed by its quality, good looks, features, and performance. I shopped around a lot, did a ton of research, and concluded it to be the best consumer DVD recorder currently on the market.
Works well for recording music and voice on both my laptop and dedicated CD recorder.
I bought this for my 09 Honda Fit and my car is throwing a fit with this modest monster!Issue for me being that my car is the size of a thumb tack, I needed Big Boom with little room,This Sub Hit The spot! HARDIf your looking for some deep bass that will deliver in a small package, look no further, giving ample range this all in one has proved to be truly satisfactory. It delivers like any other loaded amped sub. I had my doubts reading all the other reviews... but you can trust me that you wont be disappointed if you hook up the sub correctly, nothing is going to burn up after you purchase the unit.Spent $150 for install with upgraded wires, hooking it up to my clarion equalizer with crunch amp and alpine type-R speakers, the people in cars next to me are rolling up there windows complaining and i am happy in these new good vibrations.Cant see anything to complain about just yet. If anything i'll update. But just wanted to write this to anyone out there who was like me a few days ago trying to shop for a decent subsonic sound without taking up all my trunk space... get it!
I can't say enough great things about this DVD player! Perfect portability, nice viewing screen, full charge lasts for entire length of most movies - about 2-2.5 hours. Seems very rugged but I would highly recommend a dvd player case just to keep it in prestine condition. I purchased a Targus DVD backpack to carry mine in. Fits quite nicely. I had previously purchased the Coby 7" dvd tablet player and it didn't work at all. Wouldn't read the dvd's (even new ones) and kept making a scratching noise. Needless to say I sent it back right away and bought this one instead. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
it has a nice design. looks like the perfect router for a macbook. arrived quickly and in great shape.
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.
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.
First I would like to say if you have this player do not buy a Yamaha reciever to go with it. If you do get a new DVD player or at least the firmware upgrade. What happens is this. If you use digital sound it will make popping noises when switching between menus ..very annoying. Also after the firmware upgrade I have now had some srious problems with this player skipping scenes...also very annoying.Also,can you say slow? This has to be one of the slowest players I have ever come across. It does play everything but it sure takes its time getting going.on the plus side it has a very good remote and as a whole the dvd player would be awesome if I could just be sure that I was going to see the whole movie everytime. I thought the cutout scenes were suppose to be in the menu not during the movies...at random!!!!!!!!Do some research first. BUY WITH CAUTION!!!!!!!
I have been using Grado Headphones for about 8 years now. They are an excellent buy at a reasonable price. I have owned the SR60 and the SR80 and both are really great. If I have had any complaints about Grado brand headphones it is that they could be more portable. They are a little on the large size, heavy, don't fold up and I have had two sets get wiring problems after using them on the go a lot. Perhaps Grado should consider making a more portable/durable version. Otherwise they are perfect.
Works well to keep your laptop in an acceptable position when used on the couch so it doesn't slide, block the vents, or potentially damage the power cord. Also works well on your lap if your laptop gets too hot.
The battery was exactly as advertised, from fresh stock (use by 2019), at a good price, and shipped quickly. No complaints with this transaction.
I don't use this item very often; however, I received it on time and so far, it works as advertised.
I can't even remember when I purchased this SD card, it's been that long ago, but I'm going to guess at least 7 years and it still works perfectly. The only reason I'm reviewing it now is while I was reviewing something else, I noticed the card was still up for review in my account. Anyway, this SD card lasts a very long time.
I received my Brother PT-9500PC Label Printer just over a week ago. Setup was very easy on my Macintosh. Rather than using the software on the provided disk, I downloaded the latest software and drivers from the Brother website and was up and running in minutes. I did have problems getting it to work when attached to a USB hub, but that could have been a problem with the hub rather than the printer. Once I plugged it directly into the computer, all was well. [edit: That hub has since been found to be defective]Full version info, for those interested:* Mac OS X 10.5.6 (Build 9G55)* P-touch Editor 5.0 (Version 5.0.017)* PT-9500PC Driver (Version 2.0.1)The print quality of the labels is excellent. This is a 360 DPI printer, so it has a resolution similar to the early laser printers. Curves and edges appear rounded and smooth. You can see the pixels if you look really close, but print quality looks fine for most purposes. This means that you can use interesting fonts, including fonts with fairly thin lines if you want. Print speed is very good, and the printer can cut the tape completely between each label, or just score the label and leave the backing paper connected - this makes it easy to peel off the next sticker when printing a string of labels.The software is much better than I was expecting - labeling software is often fairly lame. P-touch Editor 5.0 is a well put-together and professional looking software package. I haven't yet used all the features, such as auto-increment and bar-codes, but just from experimentation, those features appear to be easy to get to and use. One random note, though: I haven't found a way to rotate text to arbitrary angles (I was trying to place text diagonally). I assume I could do this in another software package and just import it as a picture, but I haven't tried.The only reason I gave the product 4 stars instead of 5: The maximum print width is 27.1mm (just over 1"). This means that on the 1.5" labels, you get about 0.2" margins at the edges of the tape whether you want them or not. With smaller tape sizes, you can print to within 0.04" of the edge. This may or may not be an issue for you, but it is a fact that is buried in the tech specs. While it is true that it can print on all the listed tape sizes up to 1.5", it can't print near the edges of the 1.5" tape like it can on the narrower tapes.All in all, I'm very happy with this product and I expect it to provide a long useful life just like my hand-held Brother P-touch labeler.
My hubby and I bought this pressure cooker last year for our first experimental use with a pressure cooker. We were unsure of what exactly we were doing but this pressure cooker was pretty self-explanitory. It doesn't open if the steam is too hot which is great, because it definately avoids accidents (something we were a bit worried about).So far this pressure-cooker seems to be super heavy-duty. We've used it to can salmon fish and every single can came out sealed to perfection. We were SO pleased! We've also used it for ribs and potatoes and they are soo good. We've turned tough peices of reindeer meat into butter with this thing. It's really perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better beginner kitchen accessory.A few tips:To clean the pressure hole on the top of the lid pour boiling water through.Boil the weight to get sticky grime out.Oil the seal with vegetable oil every month or so to keep it sticky and let it last longer.To close the lid hold the handle and then level out the side with your hand while placing it on top- it definately helped us get it on correctly.
Product arrived next day and works as advertised. Cleaned TV screen without leaving any streaks.
i get more channels than my housemate who spent $33 on his antenna. i love this little guy!
A few months back, I picked up the Sony MDR-XD200. I was in dire need of a new headset, so I figured I would give Sony's little Gizmo a try. I recived my order probably within the four buisness days of the expected arrivel, package came in ment condition.Right away I noticed the cord on this this was super long, about 10 inchs or so, which is great because I could use the langth. However, it's not as thick as I'd hoped for, but it's not super thin either so it's probably just right for most.I've had no problems with it so far, works fantastic, but my cats did chew on on the cord already... no big deal, i've got langth to spare, so I just clipped of the bad, soldered them together, no big deal.Great comfort, not too tight on the ears, perfect ambient sound when playing games! There's a switch on both ear pieces to switch between games and movies... haven't really noticed any differences in sounds with it though.Overall great product for the price, I'm actuelly ordering another on for backup incase my pets decided to completely destroy it.
The first strike against this is overheating. Part of that is my fault, I stuffed it high in my cabinet without much ventilation. When the sun hit the cabinet glass it would heat up until the sound started to distort significantly. I lowered it in the cabinet and gave more ventilation and that seems to have taken care of it.I'm not using a sub so I can't comment on cross-over and tuning features, although I've scanned through them and they seem comprehensive and feature packed. I haven't used the satellite radio features. The remote works great and programed really easily.The sound is really good. I based my purchase largely on a pro review where he called this receiver his favourite budget receiver for its good sound reproduction. That's really what I wanted from a receiver. Turns out he was right. That's why I've rated it so high (4/5). I rarely rate products this high unless they really impress me. It doesn't get a 5/5 because it has to be truly amazing to get that, even in this price range. And I'm assuming the subwoofer would work flawlessly.
I ordered this digital keychain and just love it!!! So easy to download pic from computer!! Would recommend this to anyone.
I bought one of these last November on the strength of good results from a Netgear purchase several years previous. It was a mistake. After 9 months in service, the router suddenly stopped connecting to the modem. I spent nearly two hours on the phone with Netgear's tech support, while they had me swap cables around and try various things that didn't fix it, at the end of which we had verified that the internet port was no longer capable of connecting to my modem. The tech didn't offer to issue a return authorization, but promised me that a higher-level tech would call me back as soon as one was available.Five days later, I got an email (NOT a phone call) telling me to do exactly the same things that hadn't worked before, and assuring me that this would fix it. The email explicitly said that I should email back if there was any additional problem, but a reply to the From: address promptly bounced, and no other email address was given in the message. Trying to get Netgear's attention by submitting a Follow-up on their website has been equally unproductive.I've been without a router for over a week, and Netgear still hasn't made any effort to offer a replacement or a fix. I've had it with Netgear at this point; I'm going to buy a different brand as a replacement, and sell whatever exchange they send me (if I finally get one) as a used unit with no warranty.
I love the stylus, it feels rich and it is so smart to have 2 in 1. I love, love, love, the service!!! Ordered it yesterday have it today. THANK YOU!PS A white pen is just toooo coool.
they are what they are and came on time. would buy again. Cant expect much from a dvd cover. Ifthey come you should be happy
Very nice laptop bag, especially for the price! Good quality construction with lots of useful compartments. Also liked the interlocking handle design.
the eye doc just ordered me to wear my glasses all the time. Since i had big Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones that made wearing the glasses and the headphones at the same time impossible, i wanted to get comparable sound and passive noise reduction. the ultimate ears are even better. the only place i haven't tested them, where the sony's ruled, is the airplane, but i have total confidence in them.if you're hesitant about comfort, any issues you might have go away in a week. seriously...you just have to get used to them.enjoy them...i do.
This is a great little radio. I use it at the health club when I'm walking. I prefer listening to AM stations and it's hard to get reception on AM. I recently dropped it in 2 inches of water and needless to say I destroyd it! I ordered another one tht is the same radio. I'm very saisfied with the Sangean radio.
Purchased this MP3 player through TigerDirect.com.I had to reformat it after only 1 day because it has a glitch that puts it in permanent wait mode until it's reformatted. Even then it took me almost an hour to do it, because it put the computer on wait mode, too! Ridiculous!!!If that wasn't bad enough, the increase volume button stopped working after 3 days. We were able to turn the volume down to 00 (mute) but had no way of increasing the volume, because the button doesn't work!This MP3 player is complete junk - I'm in the process of trying to get TigerDirect to replace it ... I've yet to see!If you want a mp3 player that actually works, don't get this one!!
I enjoy my iPod a lot, but there are a few drawbacks you may want to know about:1. You can't use it while it's connected to your computer and communicating with iTunes. You can't disconnect it either; you have to "eject" it first or else it can corrupt the hard drive.2. The scroll wheel is overrated. I'm constantly getting to the item I want and then slipping past it before I can select it. Then, I go back and slip past it again.3. You have to know what you're doing or buy software to convert videos for the iPod.4. Once while away on a trip I got a bizarre error for no known reason where I could only access songs that were in playlists; the rest of my library seemed to not exist.5. The backlight comes on any time you do anything, and you can't change that or lower the brightness. As a result, doing anything at all (i.e. scrolling through your list of songs) will severely reduce your battery life.6. Making playlists "on the go" is very limited and they go away when you turn the device off. It has an option to "save" the playlist, but it's still nowhere to be found when I look for it later. You can't rearrange or remove items without starting over.Aside from these things and the high price, it's great. The convenience of having my entire music collection with me wherever I go makes up for a lot. The included earphones are suprisingly good too; the clearest/fullest sound I've heard from earphones and they don't fall out of my ears like most do.
Good HTPC case fits a standard power supply and full ATX motherboard, the only cons is some motherboard will not fit if the location of the PCI-E slot is at the middle.
The good news is that this small, cordless mouse will definitely work out a lot better than the full-size, corded mouse I had been using with my Mac PowerBook. (Whenever possible, I prefer to use my PowerBook as a kind of pseudo-desktop computer by connecting an external keyboard and mouse.) The small size of both the mouse and the receiver will make them much easier to pack up and take along with the PowerBook when it's time to go away on vacation, and the absence of a cord is already making life a lot easier in my somewhat cramped work environment. And now that I've figured out all its quirks and gotten past all its roadblocks, this mouse is very easy to control.The bad news is all those quirks and roadblocks.Most of them, I can help you avoid, but there's one I can only warn you about and tell you to persevere. The first thing you gotta do is insert two AAA batteries into the mouse. The batteries are supplied -- and in my case at least, they were Energizers -- but the battery cover is very difficult to get off. All I can tell you is -- keep pressing down and forward, like the instructions say, and eventually you'll get it. You just might sweat off several pounds first.The next issue could have been avoided if the instructions had simply told me what NOT to do. (I subsequently emailed Kensington and WAS told NOT to do it.) To connect the cordless mouse, you plug a tiny receiver into the USB port in lieu of a cord. But you MUST use a port on the computer itself. You CANNOT plug the receiver into a USB hub. If you try to, the receiver's pilot light will light up, but you won't be able to establish a link with the mouse.(I'm not sure whether it would have worked if I'd plugged the receiver into the external keyboard that was connected directly to my PowerBook. The shape of the keyboard and the receiver made this connection physically impossible. In order to continue using the external keyboard without sacrificing the hub, I had to plug the hub into the port where the keyboard had been, then plug the keyboard into the hub. Fortunately, the keyboard DID work in conjunction with the hub.)With the receiver properly connected, establishing the link involves simply pressing a button on the receiver, then pressing the "connect" button on the mouse. When you press the receiver button, the pilot light starts to blink. When you establish the link, the pilot light glows steadily, but flickers each time you move the mouse. The linking procedure is simple enough, except that the `connect" button is recessed into the bottom of the mouse, and thus needs a pen or some similar object to press it.After doing all this, I still thought the mouse wasn't working properly, but to be fair, this issue WAS covered in the instructions. This optical mouse is picky about the surfaces you use it on. It turns out that the worst surface to use is a black, reflective one -- which exactly describes my computer table. After putting the mouse on a sheet of white paper, everything was fine. I have to say, though, that this was NOT an issue with the optical mouse I'd been using -- which is probably why I glossed over that part of the instructions.Well, now I'm "cooking with gas," as my third-grade teacher used to say, but there are still two quirks I occasionally have to deal with. The first one concerns the ability to turn the mouse off to conserve the batteries, which you do by pressing the scroll wheel, then pressing the connect button while holding the scroll wheel down. The same procedure turns the mouse back on. Most of the time, this works fine, except for the need to use a pen as described earlier. But occasionally, when I turn the mouse back on, the link is broken. This problem is solved by repeating the procedure used to establish the connection initially.The second quirk would be a problem if I didn't have a cat and a three-year-old daughter. But sometimes, one or the other of them pressed some unknown combination of keys that causes the PowerBook to refuse to respond to the mouse. This problem is solved by unplugging and reconnecting the receiver.So if you can avoid most of the problems I ran into, you should be up and running with this mouse in no time.
Printer set-up was easy, and the battery lasts quite a long time with a quick charge. HP gave me no assistance to get my HP pocket PC connected with my HP mobile printer. HP did give a link, that was hard to find, to a free download of the Printboy printer software program for windows mobile 5.0.After Printboy was installed my pocket pc quickly detected the wi-fi card in my mobile printer, and a nice print connection was made.After a little hassle, I am very happy with the printer and my pocket PC.
I have a La Crosse Atomic Wall Clock, and now my 4 adult children all have one also. It keeps excellent time and I love the indoor/outdoor temperature feature,the day and date, and the phases of the moon. I highly recommend this clock!
These are perfect for using at the gym. The sound quality is great, relative to what I'm using them for. They stay on while I use the exercise machines (haven't tried the treadmill, but it's fine on the stairmasters), and are very comfortable and audible even with the external noise. There is definitely sound leakage, but at the gym no one cares (they all have their own headphones on anyway). The only downside to these is that they do not collapse.
This is an awesome product. Wonderfully large, bright, brilliant. limits: requires plug in(no battery mode), no built in memory, can't slide show in full screen zoom.Pros: in addition to 1st comment accepts XD memory, plays mp3's and video in addition to photos.*** NOT mac compatibility ***. I would buy again but wish to see the noted improvements
I watch a large number of podcasts and movies on both my iPad and laptop (MacBook).They both have small speakers not as a design flaw but because they are both designed tobe highly mobile devices. Mobile requires compact, small designs witch makes it difficult to buildspeakers for high quality sound at the same time.Here comes Bose. These guys design a solution to address the above described problem.They put together a nice sounding speaker system that looks nice and is still mobile tosome degree. It can be a little bit of a hassle to move them around with wires and all butif you need to be able to hear what is playing on your laptop or other mobile device thenthese are a good solution to that problem. A BIG step up in sound quality in these mobiledevices like laptops, iPods, iPads. Anything fair playing media but has small speakers.
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.
I like the angle of the stand (most stands are flat). It also elevates the laptop a few inches which is better for my back and neck. My only complaint is that it's very hard, it'd be nice if there was some give...especially in the middle where you'd like to squeeze stuff in.
This was a departure for me from the traditional framed privacy filters, so I was a little uncertain of the quality. Product arrived on time and in good condition. Installation was pretty simple and the folks using them are as pleased as with any framed filters used in the past. I would definitely recommend.
I have owned a couple of iPods. This little one is amazing. It has better sound than my first generation Nano. I thought the lack of screen would bother me, but when I'm working out or listening at work, I find the forward and reverse buttons to work fine to find music.Because the shuffle by default loads tracks randomly, I find the "shuffle" switch a bit redundant, but otherwise it is a good product and seems pretty sturdy despite its small size. The clip feature, so far, is working great.
The vidster camera had fuzzy images. Not really very good for video or taking still pictures. Had I known how awful it was, I would never have bought it. I bought it for my 10 year old neice and I gaurantee it will end up with toys she never plays with. It's a waste of money.
For running this is the best sportclip headphones I've tried (tried many Sony types as well as Phillips and one put out by Nike) All others have been way to big and can't adjust them so they end up falling out or wrap around the back of the neck which I found I didn't like. I love that these can be shaped to fit the ear, stay in and are comfortable. Also they don't block out all noise so I'm still aware of things around and/or behind me.
Very well built turntable except I am one of those audiophiles who uses the HiFi News test record and the anti skate dosen't work at all. Not only do the test tones not respond to turning the anti skate but when i put the arm on a smooth part of the disc the arm skates across the record. Totaly not acceptable especially for audiophiles who have potentially high value records as the anti skate not functioning properly will damage the record. I spoke to a rep at Audio Technica and he said that the anti skate is not very effective especially at light tracking weights as I use a Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge which has a light 1.8 gram tracking weight. He said that it's a cheap turntable in which you are using a high end cartridge which dosen't really mix. I told him it's funny I have a 90 dollar Gemini belt drive in which the anti skate works perfectly with that cartridge. He told me there are two groups of people who buy this turntable there are the people who have old records who just need something to play them on in which they would be happy and there are the people like you who plop the test record on to fine tune it who would not be very happy at the results. So I am sending the unit back for a refund as I picked up a Tecnics SL1200Mk5 on ebay for 390.00 dollars that would be the right table for my needs. So if you are an audiophile who has valuable records and listen to them often my advice to you would be to pass up this turntable and go for a Technics or even a high end belt drive.
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.
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!
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've had the Magellan 4000 for about six weeks now. Although not needed on a daily basis, it has performed admirably when it was called into duty. I had no trouble getting it set up. The menu structure is intuitive and easy to navigate. It has been used around town and on a 400-mile journey and I have yet to experience a hiccup, either in terms of the stability of the unit's operation or in the directions I received. I especially liked the ability look in advance at services at exits along the way. In addition, I find the unit to be useful at night when traveling in areas that I am not real familiar with. During the day, navigation in less familiar areas is easy without a GPS. At night, however, it is very helpful to be able to track your progress and know distances to turns. Although I have no basis of comparison against other GPS models, I am very happy with the Magellan 4000 so far. It's a great product.
This is a very good product. Nice sound and good noise reduction. Although it will not remove crying babies and loud people, it does a nice job of removing back ground noise. Good not great bass response but a nice well balanced sound. I would definitely recommend them.
I purchased this TV on December 1, 2007 and it has malfunctioned 5 times since then, including 15 minutes before I sat down to write this review. The first time was December 5th and the problem is the same: The screen suddenly goes black but I still have sound. At first Toshiba tried to blame the cable box but I don't believe it. Toshiba's customer service tells me to unplug the TV for 5 minutes and see what happens. It has helped, but ultimately the problem repeats itself. This TV has lots of pluses, such as the audio and the picture quality, but I'm starting to regret not shelling out the extra $150 - $200 for a Panasonic.
I have bought this camcorder in Dec 20th and extensively used for xmas and new year holidays trips. I was very well impressed with the performance. Specialy the photos are very bright and crispe than my 4.1 Mega pixal digital camera.Even the video qualtiy is very nice. Easy to operate Easy to save to computer.no worries of tapes and DVD's...Only 3 draw backs are (but they are not hidden)1.The original batery comes only for 120 min...so for going long trips u'll definately need a better battery2.While take the video u can only take 3 pictures that too with out flash.3.If you want to use it as a digital camera there is no timer mode for taking pictures until use use a tripod and a remote.Overall this is a worth buying camcorder and I'LL SUGGEST EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO BUY A CAMCORDER IN GOOD BUDGET THIS IS A NICE ONE ALSO THE PURCHASE WAS EASY WITH AMAZON.
We bought a top Sony analog model last year as a gift, when digital cameras were just coming out. When we went shopping for ourselves, this one blew the Sony away on all fronts.It's smaller, lighter, easier to use, has a color viewfinder (which is SO much better outdoors where things like flowers just seem to vanish in black and white) and the digital interface is tremendous. Digital gives you a 300x zoom that only a Private Investigator could love but the optical zoom is very, very good. The best part about digital, though, is that it give you a tiny tape (we backpack) and an interface to your PC that is absolutely tremendous.Using the &quot;fire wire&quot; interface to the PC works flawlessly. I bought a PC card that Panasonic recommended (mine came from &quot;Radius&quot;) and I was instantly hooked. I can capture any image from the videotape, even a single frame from a moving picture, and turn it into a digital snapshot. It's a terrific software/hardware add-on, almost a MUST if you buy a digital vidcam. No, it won't replace film for this purpose - it's still too grainy to hang on the wall - but for sending a photo of the kids by email it's wonderfully easy and addictively fun.Do try to find a spare battery, though - any Vidcam with a TV screen eats up electrons. The spare is &quot;big&quot; only in the sense of run-time, by the way - it's still smaller than a &quot;C&quot; battery. This is a very compact camera in every way but functionality.
my Epson crapped out on me and i need a new all-in one that was affordable, good, and i needed it fast and amazon delivered as usual!!i thought about buying the MP130, but it seems they had stopped with it and this was the next model up. cant tell many differences to be honest as i rarley use my brothers MP130, but i must say this MP170 is very good and prints very fast!!scans are great, copies arent to shabby!!one thing i dont like, is it doesnt let me delete images from my memory cards, but thats not a big deal as i can just delete them after through the camera, but its a little irritaiting, but not the reason why i bought the MP170.so, you need a good all in one, then dont look any further, as you wont be dissapointed.
The product that I ordered did not fit my camcorder but that was not their fault, Sony told me the wrong product to get, although I did send the item back after this company told me I was able to, which I did send it to the address that they provided me. After about two and a half weeks of no credit to my credit card, I E mailed them asking if they received the product back and why I was never refunded. I received no reply what so ever. I told them to e mail me back and I also left my phone number to contact me by, nothing. I finally got a hold of someone by calling them, again after repeated voice messages left. They are now saying they never received the product back and I would not be receiving any refund. Even though I have the receipt from the post office sending the product back. Now I am out the price of the product, two separate shipping and handling charges and I don't even have the product. Very un happy with this company and do not recommend them at all, Amazon should not sell their products, I have always liked using Amazon, now I am probably not going to use this site again either.
I was very disappointed with this router. I had just installed an old Linksys wireless router for a friend, but decided to get a Netgear router since it was on sale. The old Linksys router had a lot more configuration options than this router. Out of the box, it doesn't offer the ability to switch off broadcasting the SSID. You have to upgrade the firmware to be able to do that. Even then, you can't turn the wireless radio off, like you can with the Linksys. For security-conscious folks, turning off wireless when you're not using it is like locking your door when you leave home.So, compared to the Linksys router, the Netgear is definitely lacking. The range on this router also does not seem as good as I what I had with the older Linksys router.
... badly flawed, I'm afraid.Nice display and heft. But:Direct USB connection freezes my Macs (PowerBook 12, and iMac 2008).My PC with XP (both sp2 & sp3) sees an "unknown device" and finds no driver.And, slideshow quits after maybe 100 photos, including many skips, although my card had 600+ photos. No quantity limit is specified in the booklet or advertisement. Tried loading the card from PC instead of Mac, but show still quits early. Tried breaking the show into multiple folders with sequential names; then it seemed to run longer, but skipped folders too.Should accept various preloaded memory cards. But, 1GB Patriot brand SD card initially didn't seem to work in it (but was OK in the PC); a 256 MB CF card worked in it, but slideshow still terminates early.Also the buttons are hidden, hard to distinguish.Amazon kindly exchanged the first one for a like unit; I hoped it might work better, but no go.Coby would require shipping to NY state on the customer's dollar both ways.Breaking News - Coby tech support was polite, but did not have any answers. The Coby manual says "baseline JPEG files up to 32 million pixels and 14MB in size", but that apparently is untrue. After multiple experiments, I discovered success ONLY after using Windows XP's (right-click in Explorer) "resize pictures" function (to 800x600, replace) on the contents of photo folders while on the PC. Then, load all photos at once onto a freshly formatted memory card (to avoid fragmentation, which seems to change the play order) in a card reader. With this effort, all photos (in sequential folders) seemed to play correctly. Turns out, folders are not necessary for my 630 pictures.COBY needs to tell it's customers of this resizing requirement, and also not to connect their Mac directly lest it latch up; and to provide PC drivers.
Great for getting NTSC, ATSC, SVideo, or composit video into a notebook. Have owned several similar devices but this is the best. Able to record NTSC, SVideo, and composit video with no frame loss or A/V sync problems with older AMD based notebook. Able to view but not record ATSC HDTV with a little frame loss as my computer is too slow. Comes with SVideo / composite video / autio cable. Hishly recommemded
I Bought one of this. Perfect. Good package Function OK and no expensive. Simply: Great!
I own this camera and I love it. The only problem is the cost of the film which makes this great little camera almost useless because I can hardly justify paying 50 dollars for 10 pictures. Bummer
I bought the SD1000 to replace an older canon powershot. It works great and takes really good pictures. When I got it, I took some pictures at different zooms and all the pictures turned out great, from the 3x zoom to the 12x digital zoom. The battery life is good and it lasts for quite a while.
I bought these through Amazon 2 years ago. I use them 5 days a week and have enjoyed them thoroughly. For two years of use they still work flawlessly and other than normal wear and tear inflicted by me, they are perfect. The sound and bass response is very crisp for such a small speaker. They are comfortable to wear and cancel out extra noise well. Like the other reviews state, if you rub the cord you can hear the friction in the headphones which is annoying but for sitting somewhere and reading or studying they are perfect. If it's super windy outside you can also hear the wind whistle through them. Occasionally I'll use these walking somewhere and can ignore the rubbing noise but I would not use these to workout or run with. I had never owned headphones with one end of the 'Y' split being longer than the other which weirded me out at first but after using them I actually think it works well. I gave 4 of 5 stars because of the rubbing noise. I knew this when I bought them but only planned to use them while studying/reading so this was not a deal breaker for me. Overall I would recommend these headphones if you are looking for a cheap earbud with fantastic sound quality.One last tip, if they don't sound great at first, make sure the music you are listening to is 192-320kbs quality. You can really notice the difference with these and some 128kbs tracks make these earbuds sound horrible, but fortunately it's an easy fix by ripping your CDs at a higher quality.Pros:PriceSound QualityDurabilitySound DeadeningCons:Rubbing Noise From Cord
This is my second Powershot.. I upgraded recently to the 1000.For $150 you seriously can not beat this little camera. It's perfect for days when you just want to take good, thoughtless photos. Great for vacation. I have shown this to about 4 friends who are looking to purchase now. Great pictures and a great price!
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
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.
I have three devices with optical output and only one optical input on my audio receiver. Rather than spend hundreds on a new receiver with multiple inputs, this inexpensive solution works beautifully. The rotary locks firmly into place for the selected channel. It routes Dolby Digital and DTS sound beautifully. I do wish that it had a mode that had all three channels selected all the time. Getting up to switch devices is mildly annoying. But since it's completely manual and not electronic, it's probably going to last forever. It's really a great device. I can't believe it hasn't caught on more.
Had it for years and I would always take it with me in my bag - Good quality pictures, good battery life and easy to use. Just DO NOT take it to the beach! Unfortunately I no longer have this camera due to some sand getting in it and it breaking. As soon as I can afford another camera I'll be happy to purchase this one again :-) Highly Recommend.
I was very hesitant to switch from paper to a Palm-OS PDA, but am now very glad I did. The callendar, contact manager, todo list and memo capabilities replace much larger notebooks that have to be reordered and updated each year. What really made this thing wonderful for me was an application which tracks and records my billable hours. This app, "Alltime", did not come with the PDA, and has a user interface leaving a bit to be desired, but gets the job done much better and more professionally than paper records. Also, all PDA data is transparently synced and backed up on my laptop or desktop with a single button on the docking cradle (that comes with the Handspring). I have used 1/3 of my battery charge in the first month of use, and have not desired more processing speed than provided by this Deluxe. Don't wait to buy one.
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.
The Terminator: The Denon AKDL1 Funding Bill is passed. The system goes on-line June 18th, 2008. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Denon AKDL1 begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, June 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.Sarah Connor: Denon AKDL1 fights back.The Terminator: Yes. It launches its missiles against the targets in Russia.John Connor: Why attack Russia? Aren't they our friends now?The Terminator: Because Denon AKDL1 knows the Russian counter-attack will eliminate its enemies over here.
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.
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}
This is an awesome deal for a genuine product and it works perfectly! Their are no complaints at all with this
This is a GREAT palm even if all those other people have negative reviews. If not consult my troubleshooting guide:problem:It isn't syncing Solution:Plug the cord in the usb port and turn on the hotsync managerProblem: It isn't charging :solution plug it in!Problem: It has a fatal error Solution: soft resetThere is some great software out there and this palm is great.
Got It Fast and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg like most sites.
I have a 17'x21 open living room to the kitchen and this sub works great in it. I had a klh 10 inch and It stopped working after I played an Iron maiden concert. This one rocks the house.
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.
I've had the camera for over a year, and taken several thousand pictures with it. It's pretty darn good overall. I've been pleased with the image quality, especially for scenery shots. It does fall somewhat short with portraits of people in many cases, though. Easy to use. Minor durability problems.
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.
Seriously, I have owned mine for at least 7 years....it might beven be closer to eight. It has never once crashed, lost data, slowed down....the battery is the orignal, the screen is still clear - even with almost 8 years of tapping and scratching - and it has alsways remained quick and speedy. The Visor Edge (mine was red) has brought sanity to my life without adding clunky programs and other gadgets. Plus, after nearly 8 years, the metal cover is still perfectly intact, except for one small scartch about 1/4 an inch long. Considering I am a very clumsy person and have dropped it numerous times, the machine is still almost new looking. The metal case has been amazing durable!!! If you can still find.......it is WORTH IT!!!!
I bought these on the recommendation of ConsumerReports. The buds sound good, not great. The real problem is that when you move, the wire makes a hum which is quite annoying. I returned these immediately. That is the absolute truth about the issue with these ear buds, and CR was plain wrong. Any good review for these would be from people who do not move with them on.
These brackets pretty much did the trick. They'd benefit from a few more options for screw holes, but I worked around that. Directions aren't completely clear, but it's not hard to figure out which screws are used for what purpose.End result, I have a 3 1/2" hard drive mounted in a 5 1/4" bay. That's all I asked.
We have used our EN7450 monitor for about a month now, and it is super. When first plugged into my Mac it started up, no adjusting, no problems. The built in USB hub is very handy and keeps desk clutter to a minimum. The built in speakers are not the greatest, but adequate for interactive CD's or websites. The white bezel and silver base look good with my Mac, too.Overall, it has been a good value.
This memory card is exactly what I needed for my older model digital camera. It works just fine and I have had no problems with it. The delivery was well packaged and speedy. I definitely am happy with my purchase.
I drive a '98 Mitsu Eclipse GST and am running a Pioneer Premier head unit for the smaller speakers and a Pioneer GM-D8400M mono amp (300W RMS, peak 1200W) pushing this subwoofer. This Kenwood sub went in a custom made rectangular MDF box (1.12 cu. ft. volume) and it sounds absolutely awesome. Very clean, good and thumping bass that is really felt throughout the car and even a bit just outside it. I got this to replace my old 8" Pioneer bandpass sub which after 10 years finally died. This Kenwood is easily better than the old sub.I'm 44 but am an audiophile and like loud music of all types with good, solid bass. I don't want however to have a "bass machine" intended to make other cars 100+ feet away feel MY bass - hear it a bit maybe but not feel it themselves. I bought this based on the excellent specs and positive reviews at this and other sites and also to preserve some trunk space staying in the 10" class vs 12". I am not at all disappointed and would buy this sub again.Its a little surprising though that as of the time of this writing the 12" sub is actually about $10 less here at Amazon than the 10"... go figure.
Great all around the board. Loud and gets the job done! Will get you out of bed within a minute as soon as you realize your not dreaming.
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!
I purchased this unit for a trip to Ireland. I had originally tried to purchase an SD card with the maps of Ireland on it for an older unit but that didn't work well. So, this was $199 and bought it. Well worth the money. Particularly, when trying to drive on the left side of the road. It was nice to be able to look at the screen and see that you take the "fourth exit on the roundabout" rather than trying to see a sign or wait for the "turn now" prompt.The bad-you still need to check a map for Ireland. Here's why: Ireland has insanely high speed limits on their roads, so you will be diverted off a highway to a side road because it's a much shorter distance. This might make sense if there is a rational speed limit on the road, however, when the speed limit is 80 kph but should be 30 kph, it takes much longer.A specific example was where my wife and I were traveling from Dublin to Glendalough, the GPS had us turn off a highway (By Ireland standards) onto a road which had an 80 kph speed limit. A person would be insane to drive that speed on this road. It was bordered on both sides by rock walls and was about the width of one interstate lane in the US but was for two way traffic. This route shaved about 7 miles off the lenght of the trip (it was 7 miles vs. 14 miles for the other route) but my wife wanted to kill me because it was tight, twisty and took you into the middle of nowhere and then we linked up with the original road.Another qualm I had with this unit was the fact that commercial locations were not represented very well. For example, we wanted to find the nearest grocery store, but the closest one was listed as 50 miles away. Even when I had the name of the retail establishment, it was hit or miss whether the unit had it in the database. However, if you had an address, it was fine.
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.
I have used the Z22 for many years and have loved it. I am on my second device because my original device died. I believe that the original price, at STAPLES, was about $99.00. For a device whose software is not compatable with Windows 7 and is itself obsolete, AMAZON'S price is way out of line.
I love this camera. It's cheap, does great point and shoot, but still has lots of settings for me to tinker around with to get the shot just like I want. It's small enough that I keep it in my bag all the time, and it's an incredibly great camera to have with you for those random beautiful scenes that life occasionally throws at us. It takes incredible outdoor photos and decent indoor/poor lighting photos. As with all the Canon digitals I've used, the color is great and continues to impress me, even photos taken in totally dark rooms with the flash looked surprisingly nice. I usually skip the flash, simply because of the way flashes make people look- oily and bright- but this camera usually does just fine without it.I am very happy with the speed I can take photos- so many cameras in the sub-$200 range have a long lag. I'm not sure if it's the sensor or if the camera is waiting to write to flash, but this is a cheaper camera that is very fortunately free of that frustrating issue.Showing it to my mom, she got all excited and wanted a digicam of her own. My aunt bought her one for Christmas, a chunky point-and-shoot HP model that cost the same as what I paid for the SD1000. It's slow as all get out, lower pixelage, poor color, poor night shots, a crappy LCD, and no useful settings for improving the shot without navigating through menus for a week and a half. I'm constantly trying to figure out a scheme by which I can wreck the other camera and buy my mom an SD1000 as a replacement.It's a great upgrade from our ancient 2 MP (but still a very nice camera in other respects) S100. It's fun to see them side by side- the S100 seemed so small when we first got it! The S100 is a rock, and it took some cajoling to convince my wife we needed to upgrade, and if I'm lucky this little guy will last like the S100 did.
Been running this about 6 months with an AMD X2 3800+ -- very low power processor. I bought the board cause I wanted it all -- 4 DIMM slots, firewire, high-quality integrated video with the chance to upgrade to PCI express discrete video later, AM2 socket, and the TV out module was a bonus (that I installed but haven't used yet, but soon will with video editing). No problems of any kind, started with 1 GB DDR2 RAM and the cheapest AMD X2 processor, and the performance of the integrated video is fine with Google Earth and Photoshop. I was upgrading from old AGP 8MB graphics and a celeron 300 processor. I like the board layout and extra firewire back panel connector, and the DVI and analog VGA output is a nice bonus. Recommended for all but serious high-end video users (hard core gamers, I guess).
Great little photo printer.You can fix & crop images from it's screen, make wallet sized photos or add Disney borders to your pictures!The only con is the printer ink. If you go for more than a couple of weeks without using it, you have to do maintenance to get the colors right which can waste the photo paper.Be sure to shake the ink cartridge before use.
I love it, why didn't I have this a year ago? It actually makes me want to run harder, faster, and longer to beat my last run time! It tracks your progress and depending on your work out choice, it actually keeps you informed-not in an annoying way-of your progress so you know where you are and what you have left to do-all the same, you can choose a work out that does not interrupt with the progress reports. It downloads to the nike+ website when you synch your iPod and you can see what you have done for the day/week/month/year and you can set personal goals and compare workouts. I would buy this product all over again! It rocks!
The Monster Cable Ultra 600 HDMI to DVI Cable works nicely with my computer monitor to any HDMI port. I have used it with my cpu & xbox. I can tell the difference between the VGA and the DVI. The DVI connection looks a lot better.
I bought this with the length adapter to use with my Korg metronome when playing drums. I needed something wider than a typical mp3 holder and this fits beautifully. Go ahead and order the lengthening strap if your concerned about the fit. I didn't even need mine so I'll be using it as a cable tie(one of many uses for it). I've used it for two full practices and so far no constriction OR slipping issues. Awesome!
This is exactly what I've been looking for!!! The sound is fantastic and very affordable too!!!
The picture quality is probably one of the best I've seen but......There's only one problem that I have had with the Kodak SV 811. If your files are too large, i.e. 3MB+ photos you may receive the following error message "Current file is bad" on the picture frame. To resolve this problem do the following and it will correct the problem: resize your photos to 1600 X 1200 dpi(landscape mode), (1200X 1600 for portrait mode) and the frame will work fine.....Plus you'll be able to store over 300+ photos in the internal memory.P.S. Edit the photos in a program like Adobe Photoshop (resize the images in Adobe to 1600X1200 dpi) and then reload the resized images back into the Kodak digital picture frame. I resized all my photos in the Kodak digital picture frame to 1600 X 1200 dpi and there are no more "bad files." And the quality of the photos is still very good....
Order the first one last week and I found that the corner of the leather on grip was peeling off. Thus, I reported to Amazon. the shipping was ultra fast and I got the replacement the next day. However, the same problem was found on the replacement. I am really disappointed to this product.
As a "Mapaholic" I was hesitant to surrender to a GPS. The Garmin has allowed me to be map-free! (Although I still keep them in the car.) I rely on "her" telling me where to turn - and if I miss the turn she will get me back on track immediately. What a relief.
The only maybe bad thing about this keyboard is that it did not come with instructions. Which I already knew because I did my research before buying it. But that wasn't a problem for me at all because my husband looked up the instructions on google and did it himself which took maybe five minutes. It was easy and works perfect!!!!!!!!! I have no complaints. 5 ***** stars !!!!!!!!!!
This was a great deal and it got to me very quickly!! It's quite and works as it should. NO COMPLAINTS
Amazing you see this cheap price and think low qaulity but wrong. I have this sub sitting across from a kicker12" 1200watt comp subwoofer and this sub puts out twice the bass easily and itis made to last by the looks of it i suggest a big subwoofer box and buy two of these and your set this sub will out due anyother in its class
It was purchased on Black Friday of 2007 for a very low price. After 3 years of less than average usage, the printer and original ink still have not failed. It prints quite quickly as well. Being an older model printer, I did have to find a download online (free) in order for my newer computer to recognize it. Made in China, but seems OK. No toxic, fumey odors.
5 stars because this DVD have a lot of features (easiest to use) AND have a honest price.
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 accidentally ordered the wrong length (my fault). For $10 I thought it was 3 METERS, not 3 feet. Overpriced for what you get.
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.
I bought a pair of Shure E2C's to replace a pair of Philips earbuds I'd been using, and I really loved them until I read some reviews and picked up a pair of CX-300's. They make the Shure's sound like a pair of $5 earphones, and they aren't any more expensive. I'd still like to try a pair of Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pros when I've got some money to burn, but I'd venture an opinion that these are the best earphones you can get for less than $100.
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!!!
Do not buy this card! It will cause your computer to hang and, in one case for my computer,crash. You have been warned.
Very nice sound. Noise cancellation works very well, though I have never tried a different type or brand for comparison. I have used them on planes, while mowing the lawn, and while blowing leaves, and I can hear the music or audio book very well, without having to crank up the volume too high. The case that came with them is a nice addition.
I was delighted to recieve this for a Christmas gift. Imagine my disappoint when the unit's ability to read my flash drive inserted into the USB port failed almost immediately. I loaded the first batch of photos on the flash drive and put it into the Coby photo frame. Nice! A few weeks later, I added more pix. Nice again! A few weeks later, I added more pix, stuck the drive into the frame. Nothing! It will not recognize the drive anymore. And I checked the drive on my laptop - it is fine. Now I have to go out and purchase an SD card and an SD reader. More money and aggravation... not nice!
It has all the necessary features and then some. But the memory card it came with was inadequate but I just took my old one out and everything OK.Not complicated or too fancy.
I actually bought my iJet remote a little over a year ago and it has performed wonderfully on my Honda Silver Wing. My 3rd Gen iPod Video stays tucked in a waterproof fairing pocket while the remote is velcroed to my master cylinder. While it sometimes doesn't appear to respond, usually holding the button down or resetting the remote gets it working again. I glued rubber "bumps" to the buttons to make it easier to press with gloved hands. Although the remote is advertised as "water-resistant" I typically remove it from the master cylinder and put it my pocket if it starts raining. This is a fantastic remote for anyone who doesn't want to fumble with the clickwheel on the iPod while driving, riding, or otherwise occupied.
I like the player, I wish I would have bought one with the FM Radio record feature for collecting radio bits.
This radio worked ok when I bought it. The controls were a little confusing, and the signal was sometimes poor. My main complaint is that it stopped working three days after the warrenty expired. Only three month after I bought it. The funny thing is that I bought a similar Sony radio for a friend several months before I got this, and his is still working great at this point, a year after I originaly bought this item. My general suggestion is for you not to buy Koss.
So I got my Ipod in May and used it just about everyday until November...then as I was getting out of my car it slipped out of my pocket and fell (litterally) no more than 2 and a half ft. A dent appeared but frankly I didn't care about this. Then a few days later the hard drive started making more noise than usual and finally my computer simply failed to read the player.This is shoddy shoddy construction. I've had two Rio Mp3 players that were equally fragile and I honestly thought the Apple would be a welcome change .It has not been. Trying to check as to how I could fix it, Apple informed that it would cost around 300 dollars...so that I may as well get a new one.Bottomline...if you don't inted to give this daily use or if you are just good at not dropping anything then get this...if you are like me, a normal college student, then be careful when spending $270+ well-earned dollars on a piece of tech that can essentially break easily and that doesn't have replaceable batteries (which means its dead after about 2 years tops).So, its a beautiful looking and fun toy but I would have honestly liked something more robust and with a removable battery. Until Apple addresses these issues I'm sticking with my 3 year old phillips mp3/cd player which seems to be indestructible.
This Wall Mount is awesome. It tilts, it swivels and it even has a level adjust. The only thing that people need to know about this mount is that the manufacturer does not include the mounting/assembly instructions in the box. You have to go to the manufactures' web site to get the instructions. The web site is[...]m. Other than having to get the instructions from the web site, these mounts rock.I would highly recommend picking one up.
My husband has many forms he needs to complete that are not available on the computer. The more he uses the Electronic typewriter the more he likes it. He had used a manual typewiter until he could not find a replacement ribbon for it. It was old.The price of the Electronic ypewiter was very reasonable and I bought extra wheels and correction tape.I also accidently ordered 2 [[ASIN:B0000636X8 Brother SX-4000 Electronic Typewriter] because of the new fast order system, but Amazon makes it very clear and easy to return items. I am always satisfied with my purchases on Amazon. Pat
I just picked one of these up at Yenney Music and it's great. The sound quality is excellent and it's for a good price. I use it in my CASIO keyboard.
If you're not sure what a router is for, it provides a DSL or cable modem user with flexibility and security. Flexibility, because in conjunction with a local area network setup (ethernet cards in your computers + an ethernet hub, or one of these wireless or phone-line based networking systems), it will allow you to share your fast network connection between several computers simultaneously (even if your internet service provider only gives you a single IP address). Security, because the default configuration keeps your network safe from external hack attempts. The router hides your networked machines from the outside world, so all an external hacker can see is the router (which they can't really do anything to). If you're running a network in your home with file or print sharing, and your machines are directly on the internet, you really need to get a product like this or turn off all of your file and print sharing.This product provides you with a lot of flexibility. You can either use their web-browser type interface to configure and control the router, or you can telnet directly into the router and use a simple but powerful text based interface.I work with computers, but I am by no means a hardware or networking expert. The manual that came (on cd-rom) with the router was relatively easy to follow, and reading it gave me the confidence to go for using the direct telnet interface. Like I said in the title of this review, it only took me one try to get absolutely everything running correctly.
Solid performer, never dropped a connection until I started to broadcast SSID. I switched off the SSID broadcast two nights ago, and no more dropped connections!! I suspect the resetting is a defensive measure to prevent hackers from trying too many times to log in to your router.If you live in a dense urban area, after you set up all you Wi-Fi devices, you should log into your router and uncheck the SSID broadcast option.Turning off SSID broadcast does NOT prevent you from connecting your devices. I save the SSID and password on my laptop. It auto detects the signal and logs in when I'm home. If you accidently erase the account on your laptop, you have to turn SSID broadcast back on temporarily.Also- both our PC (XP) and Mac (OS X) notebooks and the Wii works perfectly with this router.
I have had this keyboard for a couple of weeks now and overall I am happy with it. The primary reason why I gave up my old keyboard is that I spend an enormous amount of time on my computer (both at work and at home) and have started to develop pain in my hands and wrist. The feel of this keyboard thus far is very nice and I do not have nearly as much pain as I did before. I still have a normal keyboard at work and I like the idea of having a different layout at work at home so that I have some variability in how I use my hands. My favorite aspects in this keyboard is the raised middle and gentle curve of the palm wrest. I also like to play computer games using primarily my keyboard (Novalogic games, Thief, SpaceFlight sims, etc.) and do not really have any complaints. To me, the arrow keys are just fine. As far as the function keys are concerned, they are a complete stupid waste with the exception of maybe the volume controls. (It would be much nicer if they were all programmable or if at least they did something more useful then what they are hard coded to do.) Also, I have no use for the USB port and the software that came with the keyboard is also not too useful because I have the keyboard on a KVM constantly going back and forth between windows, Linux and Solaris - so really the only good thing about this keyboard is the feel to my hands but that in itself made the purchase worthwhile.
Used it with a 17 inch laptop and it worked great. The laptop stays right where it was supposed to and you lap doesn't get overheated. Only bad feature to me is that cover is not removable for cleaning.
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
My husband's dinosaur desktop computer originally came with a 360MB RAM and I could fall asleep just waiting for it to start up. I have a laptop that we use more often so it wasn't worth buying a new desktop PC. We're glad to find this here in Amazon and it has sped up the computer a lot more. We actually use the desktop PC now quite a lot now.
The 1GB card is very reasonably priced definitely, and worth every cent. Whether you want all your music, game expansions, mods, videos, converted DVD's, pictures and all your game save this is for you!But, the card has one downside to it, it is advertied as 1GB, which is 1000MB, but industry works each megabyte as 1000kilobytes when it is actually 1024, causing a signifigantly lower amount of memory than you payed for. Still, the difference of around 60Megabytes doesnt make much difference at all considering you are left with 940MB then. Of course, this goes for all memory cards not just the one gig, and not just ProDuo.In terms of what you can fit, from my own experience, you can get around 25 cartoons on it, (simpsons, futurama, hellsing etc) in DVD quality, if you use the new AVC video format this increases without losing any quality. On a lower quality setting you should fit many more.Musicwise ;- 10MB songs: 94- 6MB songs: 156- 5MB songs: 188- 3MB songs: 313This is around 1101minutes of song.This product is an amazing investment for any PSP gamer looking to utilise fully the PSP's capabilities and optimize their gaming experience.I hope my review is of help to you, Cilein
The camera has a lot of storage room. I bought it for my 6 year old daughter who was constantly asking to borrow my digital camera. She takes it everywhere. I like the fact that I do not have to buy film or develop pictures to see how they turned out. The pictures are a bit grainy but that is ok. You can take pictures in color b&w or sepia. It gives kids a chance to experiment with photography.
This adapter is bad. When you plug the adapter into a hole, yes it is very snug, but the problem comes when you plug something into the adapter.The hole in the adapter is very loose. The connection is terrible and far from stable. Bass sounds transfer terribly and make headphones crackle to bass sounds, even at low volume levels. At the end of the day, it is true that you get what you pay for, Im really sad to say it.
I went ahead and ordered this item despite the comments posted here. My mistake was assuming that no company could be so bad that they wouldn't fix their shipping problems. WRONG! I received the wrong product just as everyone else seems to. Now I have to go through the trouble of returning it. I am not foolhardy enough to ask for an exchange. They also increased the price to almost $50--FOR AN ADAPTER! While I'm at it let me curse Dell for putting this infernal slot on the notebook in the first place. CF was fine.
This mounting bracket is great, but the description should say that the Sanus Systems MA4A-E1 Vesa Adapter Plates ARE included. No need to buy them seperately like I did and later had to return them.
Bought these with moderately high expectations, and fully understanding the limitations of first generation night vision technology, I can say I'm satisfied with the performance. They work ALMOST as good as the military grade night vision gear I used in the 1980's. If you do a bit of research you'll see that 2nd generation night vision optics are significantly more expensive. If you're rich go for 3rd gen equip. Lesson here is Gen 1 stuff is affordable, but comes up a little short from turning night into daytime.I recently went camping in the boonies and took these along for the following review:Performance on starlight alone is not acceptable (at least with my pair) as I could not resolve much of anything without the I.R. illuminator turned on (more on that in a sec), but these binocs do work pretty good when there is a moon overhead. I could see further than I needed to except for anything that might have been in shadows. Shadows keep their secrets well unless the illuminator is turned on. No moon tonight? Flip on the I.R. illuminator and see pretty much everything in the dark quite good up to say 60-70 yards. The I.R. lamp (illuminator) has a sort of "spotlight effect" in that everything in the center is really bright, kind of like when you use a flashlight on the wall you will have a really brightly lit spot, and then area outside of that spot is somewhat visible, but much less so.Each eye is focused independently of each other, and when properly focused is fairly sharp. I did notice that focus is easily knocked out of whack by the lens cover(s), so each time I pulled off the covers to have a look I needed to fine tune them again. I wish they could be locked into place. There is also a macro focus, but I did not investigate that. I was more concerned about what there was to see outside of the camps perimeter.For those who don't know, everything has a very green appearance, and that's just the way it is. Newer generation night vision may be less green, but since it's so expensive I haven't investigated it. And you can use these during the daytime as well providing the front lens caps are in place. They have daytime filters allowing for daytime use, but I much prefer my regular (and higher magnification) binoculars for daytime usage. In a pinch though, these will do both. Hope this helps some folks out since reviews on these are hard to come by.
I had a cheap $99 Garmin and I'm switching back to it. The display is great on this model but the features are lacking.
After 10 years Palm have finally returned to their roots and releaseda PDA. Not a wannabe phone/walkman/portable dvd/game console/wirelessweb browser/photo album/book. It's an actual, honest to God, PersonalDigital Assistant. Yes, it can do some of those other things too, butI'm not having to pay for expensive features like bluetooth and hifiquality audio.The Z22 is being marketed as an entry level PDA. But that's wrong. Iam a long time PDA user who has owned, among other devices, a PalmPilot Professional, an m505, a Zire 71 and a Tungsten T3. But this ismy favourite device of all. For a start it's the best looking PDA eversold. Palm must have taken a leaf out of Apple's book. When I look atmy Z22 I think it could have dropped out of the clean futuristic setsof movie like 2001. This is the future that Stanley Kubrick promisedus and never arrived. But at least my Palm looks like it's from thatfuture. It's also light due to not being weighed down by a metal caseand a ton of hardware I don't want.It does all the usual PDA stuff well: Calendar, Memos, Contacts and soon. 32MB is completely adequate for these tasks, even if you decideto add photos to your contact list. For these tasks the hardware iscompletely up to the task.I also use my Z22 for reading eBooks. It's great for this. 160x160 isenough for completely clear text. Unfortunately I do miss one featureof my T3 - the SD card slot. Without this I can't use my unabridgedWebster's dictionary that weighs in at 37MB. But the 10MB Webster's isgood enough for most tasks.One place where I feel Palm have cut corners is the display. There aresometimes unsightly vertical streaks in it, I'm guessing due to usinga poor digital-to-analogue converter. For most tasks this isn't anissue. Photos can look a little ugly however and you often see aliasingartifacts. One place where the poor display quality is visible is whenyou read books in autoscroll mode. The display really isn't fast enough tokeep up with scrolling text. But hey, this device costs $100 new!The device has only 2 application buttons instead of the usual4. Surprisingly I haven't noticed the loss at all.There are a couple of other annoyances that are common to almostall current PDAs so I'll just list them quickly: difficult to replacebattery, display not visible in sunlight (unlike my Palm Pilot), use ofGraffiti2/Jot making reliable text entry next to impossible (Palm wonthe lawsuit, bring back Graffiti 1!).Palm have dropped the universal connector in favour of a new small USBport. That means I can't use my old peripherals. I do hope I can use mywireless keyboard however, when Palm release Z22 drivers.By paring down the PDA to its essentials Palm have made a winner. Butthere's one feature I would have liked to have kept - the SD cardslot. Providing such a slot would at least have given a choice abouthow much to spend on storage. But like I say, apart from the dictionaryI don't miss it that much. (Hmmm...I have to admit that I did enjoyplaying Infocom games on my T3 using Clifrotz too, but I'll survive...)
Why the other reviewer had and interference problem with this cable could very well be due to something else. If he had a bad cable he should have sent it back. If however he ran it under the carpet and allowed people to walk on the cable, well there is the problem. No cables are made to allow people to walk on them as this will damage the internal braid that is use as an RF shield. Having been an Electronics Tech for some 45 years I use these cables since they have been made. The only big difference between a Mini-Coax and a normal sized Coax like an RG-6 that the cable companies use it that with a smaller diameter cable like a mini-Coax you will get some additional signal loss (db). If however you can live with that like I can then you use a mini-coax cable. I use it in applications where I do not want to run a bulky rigid cable like RG-6 and can deal with the slight signal loss.
I have gone through 3 of these headsets and while I give them a high rating for sound quality, wind resistance and overall comfort, I am now in the market for a replacement because the earpiece has broken off. Like others here I prefer a corded headset as a precaution against the growing body of evidence showing health risks from bluetooth/cell phone usage. I am loathe to spend another $30 for this, but I am not seeing any comparable alternatives. I guess I will also search for a protected carrying case, and try not to give it free range in my purse and car.
Due to a hearing loss and wearing hearing aids, I could not listen to music or watch movies while traveling (and I travel for work 50% of the time). I had tried various configurations which hadn't worked and had not wanted to spend the money for Bose. My son had found these and thought they were great. I have just finished two long trips and these headphones work great. I actually can hear everything! They are comfortable and the convenient case is very nice. I highly recommend them!
Aside from the fact that the "audio support" makes a high-pitched whine constantly, and the fact that my mouse stops working when plugged into it, and the fact that I can't switch between computers, and the fact that I can't reprogram the key to use to switch between computers...I guess it makes a good keyboard/video passthrough connector. Too bad it isn't sold as such.There's a reason this is one of the more inexpensive KVM switches.
Didn't work at all with my computer. Drivers sent w/modem were old versions. Downloaded Vista software from USRobotics also doesn't work. Tech from USRobotic was helpful but even he said that there was no way to make it work. Sent modem back. I rated it one star but would have given it five IF it had worked.
I owned a Roady 2 - gave that to my son and bought this one. The slide in and out docks were what sold me. It is easy as heck to take from car to home with the slide in docks. Great sound! I used the radio frequency tuner which was OK - but on long trips you have to switch to a different un-used station. So I hooked it up to the aux inputs both in car and at home and sound improved and no station switching needed! Love this thing. The screen did scratch easily it seemed - I have since added one of those screen overlays made for PDA's - works good. Do that FIRST so you prevent any scratches. Also - if you experience the "whine sound" that someone else commented on - you may need to buy a ground loop isolator for the car - Radio Shack - $20.
I tried digital. I really did. But I could never get the really gorgeous shots I got from my old Yashica SLR which gave up the ghost several years back. I also could not really "focus" on what I was shooting...just pointed and shot because there was no film to run out of. The result? Pointless pics that weren't even that good looking. Digital just didn't feel "right." So about 8 months ago I decided to go back to film. What to get? After much research, I finally decided on the Canon T2. Absolutely brilliant camera. My favorite feature? I can let the camera handle focus, etc. OR I can go COMPLETELY MANUAL. May not seem like a big deal, but it feels so good being in control of what the camera does when you want to be. And of course, that means letting your imagination go...something sorely lacking in digital. Couldn't be happier and no more pointless pics. Okay, maybe a few, but they still look good. And isn't that the point?
These cables perform as expected but I do not like the release mechanism. They are a little difficult to release in tight spaces where you may not be able to see or get more than one finger in. If you plan on installing these in a rack and rarely/never removing them, they're fine, but for offices or travel, I would not recommend them.
Had a difficult time finding the RCA RCD200 MP3 boombox ( it's discontinued). But Amazon helped me find it at UNCLE JOE'S!! The unit is FANTASTIC and UNCLE JOE's is THE GREATEST!!!. Go to UNCLE JOE'S for everything you need. Fastest to process your order and I mean FASTEST DELIVERY!!! You cant miss with UNCLE JOE'S... Philly Rocker
Considering the price ($10 delivered) - you can't beat this. Perfect fit, strong fabric, shoulder strap and even a little 'window' for a name tag.One thing I would wish - is that the interior be padded lined with some sort of fabric or soft material. As of now there isn't any cushioning so the cover is just that - a cover / carrying bag.I can't imagine it would provide any protection from being tossed around / impact.
We have this, a One and a System Two. I am hard to please, but no expert. This sound has texture and depth. The IPal is easy to move around and fits in well with the decor in our rooms and office.
I wanted more reach for wildlife photography wanted so I settled on the this lens for use with my Nikon D90. I find it to be sharp even with the 2X teleconverter. I use it with a monopod mostly except for birds in flight. It is heavy and the only monopod head I could find to handle it is the one from Really Right Stuff. The build quality looks to be excellent. If they ever made a stabilized version, which they will one day, the big boys will be hurtin'.
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.
So far so good, no problems (yet), the firewire helped a lot as i was able to boot the G4s from the external drive to upgrade all 23 macs to OSX 10.4.3
In the beginning there was an inexpensive wireless setup manufactured and marketed from very distant shores and I thought it was useful but not very reliable. I struggled with setup, I stamped my feet when they wouldn't fire...something that happened on many occasions. Then the Pocket Wizard Plus II came into my possession via an Amazon Gold Box deal. And what a deal it was! These Wizards changed the entire picture (pardon the bad pun). I am most fortunate to have four Pocket Wizards now and it's one of the best photo accessory investments I have made. They have NEVER failed, they rugged & sturdy (having the wind knock down my light stand, dropping the device about 15' during setup in a gym, at times general clumsiness on my part). Bottom line, they have given me the opportunity to have an on-the-go lighting system for a fraction of the cost of studio strobes or a portable strobe kit. Yes, they might be considered pricey by many but when you look at what they accomplish, there should be no hesitation on the photographer's decision to add this wireless device. A real winner from Pocket Wizard.
This is my first player and I'm impressed. It's cheap and I like the carry case. Only gripes are about the memory (too small, too expensive), headphones (don't fit in your ears brilliantly) and volume (too quiet at times). Other than that I love it, and the battery life is superb.
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.)
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.
Picture quality flat-out beats the competition; the clarity is just unmatched! Sound quality is excellent. Controls are easy to use. I'd buy a Samsung product again!
The mouse is 99% good. The keyboard sometimes locks up and spews whatever the last keypress was. The media controls keep getting in the way. A company with this much experience should be doing better than this.
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400, this ram works very, very good and the instalation is soooooo easy. 5 min.
It's a SanDisk 1 GB Ultra II Memory card...it works, write speed is pretty good, what more is there to say.
Paired this polarizing filter to my Canon 17-40mm F/4L lens on a Rebel XT (1.6x Crop) and it works great. As you turn the filter the change in the image through the viewfinder is night and day. Creates a nice blue sky and gives more "pop" and contrast to clouds. Also eliminates reflections from plant leaves (you really have to see it for yourself!) to create a nicely saturated green only a filter of this type can produce. Must have for any outdoor photographer.The "Kasemann" designation from my research stands for B+W's edge sealing of the glass. This is to prevent humidity and other types of weather from separating the foils inside. Over time regular polarizers can become hazy, etc. from that very problem. Just buy this one to keep for life instead of spending 50 dollars every few years. The filter frame is made out of brass, unlike other filters that are made of aluminum. This aids with smooth operation and eliminates binding.I'm not entirely sure however if the wide angle of the 17-40mm needs a "slim" glass element (some say use of a regular polarizer with an ultra wide angle can cause an uneven polarization effect, however they are not clear if its on a crop body like the Rebel XT I'm using wit with). Some say a slim filter isn't needed, some do. I will have to do more outdoor shooting at the widest focal length to find out. Even so, B+W also produces a slim Kasemann version of this filter as well. From what i've seen though, vignetting is not a problem with the 17-40mm + this filter on a crop body such as the Rebel XT.NOTE: I have also read that the way B+W produces the glass/foils will cause a "ripple" reflection effect in the glass when viewed at certain angles. This is true from what i've seen with my filter. looking at the filter from an angle and using a desk lamp, one can see the surface of the filter is not completely smooth. B+W has stated this does not affect the quality of the pictures in any way. Perhaps this may have led the other reviewer to believe that this filter scratches easy. The MRC they use is supposed to be very good.In any case, a 77mm is the perfect size, as many Canon lenses use the 77mm thread such as the 70-200mm F/2.8L, the 24-105mm F/4L, and more. Plus you can always use "step up" rings with your smaller lenses.
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!
You get what you pay for with this bag - lots of secure storage for your equipment. It is quite a LARGE bag - it will easily handle your camera body, 1-2 large lenses, and another 2-3 smaller lenses plus flash and other assorted odds and ends, plus your medium to large size laptop, and cables and even a portable hard drive. As others have said though, this is not a bag you would necessarily want to carry on your back or take out on the trail once your get to where you are going. It also appears to be right on the edge of what would be acceptable for carry-on luggage - if you weren't carrying anything else, you could probably handle it ok. For my purposes it was too large, so I sent it back, but I will tell you I was tempted to keep it because it is such a well constructed and durable bag. I went with this larger version as I have a 15.4" laptop - and it could have easily accepted a 17". I do think though that if I had a smaller laptop I could have gotten away with the smaller version of this bag and would I would have kept it as I can see where this bag is ideal for keeping all of your "tech" gear together when you travel.
One of the best cameras I owned. It has so many features. Even though the camera is slightly bigger than I expected it makes very clear pictures,the videos also come out good. The quality is outstanding
I returned this battery as it does not fit the charger for the panasonic dvx100b, even though it's advertised as a perfect replacement for the supplied battery for this camera. It fits the camera better, actually stays on, but this battery is taller than the battery that comes with the camera and so therefore, the EVF eyepiece doesn't go flush with the top of the battery.I was only able to get it to charge by jimmy-rigging it together onto the charger by placing heavy things on top of it, clamping it onto the charger. I don't recommend this battery if you have a DVX 100 or HXV 200 camera at all.
They are consistently good for burning, and play back even on my most finicky of players.
Truly an amazing product... to be expected, of course, from Sony. Albeit the camera is on the pricey side, you are paying for extras you cannot find anywhere else. In particular, the LCD screen, which enables you to manipulate your photos right from the camera. You can tweak a photo, delete it, store it as a presentation, etc. When you are ready to preview the image on the computer, simply plug in the USB connection. I would recommend this model because it offers MPEG movie mode, as well as 2.1 megapixel resolution, which ties in greatly with high-end InkJet printers, such as HP. I would, however, recommend purchasing additional memory sticks, perhaps up to 64 MB, as you may be interested in storing video and additional high quality, 1600 x 1200 x 16.7m images. Currently, the unit ships with a 4 MB card, which stores appx. 4 images at the highest quality. A bit shabby for those looking to build an extensive photo collection. I was skeptical during the initial purchase, but am glad I made the move.
Sound is what matters and out-of-the-box these earphones sound terrific. I tried all rubber tips and settled with the smaller one. Reading the instructions, wetting the tip before wearing them really works! I even used a drop of water-based lubricant and it helped a lot, particularly since I use them for several hours at a time. This earphones are making me use my iPod again, before I used to hate listening to music with those cheap earpods and Apple's headphone amp is just as bad.
I've installed 4 wireless routers until I settled on the popular Linksys WRT54G. I wanted a wireless printsever so I got the Linksys WPS54GU2 which ended up in the dumpster.When I needed more range I started considering changing my router for something a bit more powerful... enter USR5461.Not only did it take literally 1 minute to install and configure, but it also covered some spots previously no signal could reach.But the golden feature is the built-in printserver. In no time I could print my documents from across the apartment. Very fast.Con: For no known reason, it goes AWOL every once in a while and you have to reboot it.Other than that, it's the perfect product and I'll be on the lookout for USR products from now on. Kudos!
These are about the best DVD-R disks on the market. The absolute best used to be made by Kodak and were true archival quality and backed by a 100 year guarantee. However when Kodak stopped making them I looked for a quality replacement and settled on Verbatim. I use these to make high quality back ups of family video as well as hard copies of all of my photos. Even with 3 digital backups on external drives, I just feel better having a physical copy as well.They also burn excellent copies of DVDs if you want to make back ups of your disks--which I recommend since it is legal to make 'personal use' backups according to fair use law--and I hate losing a a DVD because it got scratched.Overall DVD-R disks are a very inexpensive and quality data back up solution if you like the peace of mind of having physical copies of your video, photos, or other important files. Verbatim makes quality media, so you can't go wrong with these.
The pluck foam works very well. I'm glad I purchased this case. Recommended.
Quiet, fast focus, excellent image quality and IS is useful in low light conditions (I recommend IS, its really helpful)butheavy, so it zooms-out on its own when hanging over shoulder. Vary annoying, I'm using something like sock to prevent this.Overall this is great lens for every day photography and 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 owned the Klipsch 2.1 ProMedia speakers for roughly 2-3 years now, and am continually impressed by their sound. I'll refrain from gushing as many reviewers here have, but I can attest to their enthusiasm - these pair will have a place on my desktop for many more years to come.
I have a 10% success of getting a usable picture from this DSC P100 camera. Having read other reviews and web sites I can only agree that this camera is extremely sensitive to movement and as such you cannot guarantee getting that all important picture. I have been a digital camera user for 3 years now and this was my 3rd and non of the pictures are better than my 3 year old Fuji FinePix 4700. It is so hit and miss (mainly miss) that I am back to the market to get another digital camera. Very disappointed but I cannot live with the uncertainty, I need quality pictures every time!My advice if you want this camera is to be sure you buy it from a store whre you can return it with no questions, and then try it for yourself in real world situations and see if you are happy with it!
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.
I just got this player and it is fantastic. The sound is great, and it's very lightweight. Not bad if you intend to take it jogging or to the gym. Also, it didn't skip once during a recent 3 mile walk.Someone else mentioned that there is no &quot;line out&quot; jack. This is true. However, the instructions do state that you can plug a line out connecting cord to the earphone jack to listen to your CDs through a stereo system.Overall, it's totally worth the hundred or so bucks- especially with the MP3 player function.
The V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds were reviewed as providing $400 sound for less then $30 while providing both ear comfort and external noise reduction. I liked my white ones so well that I bought pink ones for my daughter, who now uses her's exclusively. I've tried about a dozen ear buds over the years and these are by far the best I've found and the price is very reasonable. I no longer leave home without them. If you want affordable stereo ear buds with great bass and treble sound, I would highly recommend these.
I've never used an 80x CF card in my Pentax before, so I don't know how it stacks up to other brands, but it wrote so fast my batteries overheated! Glad to have it for my vacation.
This item did not work. Lots of feedback and I cannot get a clear channel in my area.
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.
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.
I've worked with numerous KVMs for almost 10 years. From Windows NT 4.0 to Red Hat Linux to Windows XP and Small Business Server, this KVM hands-down outperforms every model I've ever used. Even without a dedicated power supply, this Iogear model experiences absolutely no trouble managing four systems simultaneously.Using the Iogear, I'm even able to boot PCs without having the KVM set to that system; I've tried that repeatedly with other KVMs and found the mouse or keyboard consistently isn't registered. Not so with the Iogear; it works flawlessly.I highly recommend this model, and when I say that, know that I spend an average of eight hours a day working with four or more systems daily.
I purchased these to observe eagles in my golf community in Florida. They do not have the ability to observe my subjects in any more than a casual way. If you are a serious nature lover and bird watcher stay away and upgrade. I am returning these and will be looking for better.
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.
We have been using this keyboard around the office for over a year. The company has over 100 programmers, so the keyboards are used continually at least 8 hours every day sometimes more than. No failures! The only problem that we've found is that as we've grown and hired more people, we can no longer use wireless devices in the new cubicles that are so close together. We've had to go back to wired devices due to proximity. But this is great product. Especially for the price!
We bought this a couple of days before our first baby's birth to be able to capture and share the videos.Excellent video quality. Sound quality is also good. Okay 4 Megapixel images. Dont think of it as a replacement of your digital camera though.The HDD is the main benefit which allows you to easily copy the clips to the computer for editing or sharing. You will need a good video editing software to downsize the video to be able to share it.From a cost point of view, its neither a bargain nor a rip-off. You are in a digital age so prices ARE going to go down after you buy so dont let that get to you.Touchscreen works great. Its very easy to use. If you have handled any camcorder earlier, you shouldnt be having to read the manual to operate it.Ofcourse there is no viewfinder, but honestly i am yet to find an average shooter using the viewfinder to capture videos.Overall, 4 out of 5 as there are room for improvements in reducing the size, battery size and maybe digital still image quality.Cheers !
This holder fits in my spare space, but it's a bit too small, leaving a noticeable gap between the holder and the stereo above it. And the holder's storage area is quite narrow and it does not use up all the space that is available for it. Moreover, the material finish doesn't match the rest of the area of my car. Not quite happy with it.
I've check out a lot of small speaker setups (both with and without built in amplification), and I have to say that the designers at JBL who made these did a stupendous job. The sound is full and robust with both clarity and a decent amount of bass response. I have them turned up to almost max volume to fill a fairly big room with sound, and the've bee sounding great for the last five years. I believe that some products on the market are so well designed that they become classics, and these deserve that sort of status. I hope JBL keeps these speakers in production for a long time.
Only bought this unit for a collection I have of Old school PDA's. Everything working well just not syncing with my laptop since it's Windows 7
I just received the software and am throughly disappointed. I had better luck with free online logo design than with mylogomaker. The program is not easy to use, the designs are for the most generic and amateurish. The fonts were hard to get locate and use. Not every graphic would allow you to access the fonts. I would not recommend this software and plan to send it back to the manufacture.
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.
This card worked great in my compaq. It installed easily and quickly with minimal setup required. It has allowed me to play all the high graphics games I have tried and failed without it. Very good product @ a good price!
I bought these headphones over 2 years ago (March 2009) to replace the crap apple earbuds. They're in a completely different class from them, and while my HD 202's have a better sound, for in ear headphones they're pretty good. So I was pretty disappointed last summer when I noticed that the sound was going in the left earbud. I struggled on with them for a while, knowing that I'd be buying an iPhone soon and would need to purchase replacements with a mic anyway. As I've been searching for replacements, I stumbled across a tidbit about cleaning in ear headphones with peroxide. I tried it and it worked like a charm. Now if only they had a mic...Seriously, I don't think I've owned any other set of headphones for this long without something going wrong. I even use them when I work out. Excellent product.
I bought this street pilot for $298 from an online retailer. This GPS has its good, bad, and neutral sides. Let me start with the good ones. Garmin has a good reputation for its GPSs. I did a lot of research and now that I own it, agree with this feedback. When I was having trouble registering my product on Garmin's web-site they immediately had a representative contact me and guide me step by step. If you buy it online make sure you obtain the original purchase receipt, or in case of warranty issues Garmin won't accept a product without a dated purchase receipt. It says right in their warranty conditions. The rep told me they had too many cases with people re-selling used units as new ones, and clueless buyers after receiving dead units tried to file for repair/replacement only to find out they were cheated. So, make sure you buy a unit with a receipt!Now, about the features I liked. When you are driving, this pilot knows the exact car's location, speed, calculates estimated arrival time and even shows blue water when passing a bridge! The map is pretty up to date and I would say its GPS accuracy is about 3-4 feet. The screen is about 2*2 inches, you can adjust the volume, screen's brightness (or set it to autimatic and as it gets dark outside the screen highlights the road in bright color while the background is dark blue - very easy to see in the dark), view map in several dimensions (2D, 3D) and close up or zoomed out, tilt the screen up-down and sideways. If you make a wrong turn, it re-routes itself in a matter of 30 seconds and tells you how to drive from there to go to the planned destination. You can even enter favorite places that you visit frequently, so no need to enter them over and over. Has a pre-loaded list of major destinations, such as parks, restaurants, etc. When you turn off the car, it turns itself off too to preserve the AA batteries (though normally it runs of a power cord you plug into your car lighter). This unit came with a dashboard and a window mounter, mapping software, computer cable, and a power adapter. I do not think you need an antenna, as the reception is very good. I never lost a signal, except once in the middle of a long underwater tunnel.What I am neutral about: you must own a computer to use this product because maps are not pre-loaded. Its memory card was big enough to load part of the east coast from NY to VA, but for a cross-country trip you will need a laptop to load the new maps as you travel.Now what I disliked: instead of taking major highways it kept telling me to get off onto smaller roads. I checked the settings to use the fastest route instead of the shortest route but it did not help. Eventually, I had to ignore it and kept going on a highway until at some point GPS picked up my desired route. Also, this GPS does not tell you names of streets or exits to take, it tells you to turn left or right, or take an exit in XX feet (Metric users, you can set it to use meters instead of feet). To avoid taking a wrong turn you must glance at the screen, which has the name of the street/exit written on the top part of the screen. Sometimes if the street's name is long, it is hard to read the name of the street on a screen because it reduces the font to fit the name. So if you have bad vision consider a more expensive GPS that announces streets or have a passenger to help you navigate.Recent update: the suction cup started falling of the windshield, causing the pilot to fall on the dashboard/floor. I called the company and they are sending a replacement for free. If you have the same problem, make sure to call while warranty is valid. Plus, the more they hear the same problem the more likely they are to re-design it.One more update: if you just bought this unit or own it, go to the Garmin's website and run update of the mapping program. The new version is a lot better: instead of just saying "turn in ... feet" it now also warns "turn R/L here" so there is less guessing whether you passed the turn or not.
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.
I find this to be a very simple, user-friendly camera that is loaded with unexpected features. The picture quality is excellent...everything comes out crisp and clear. I use it to send pictures and short videos via email, and in conjunction with my auction listings. The camera comes with its own 9 ft cable, but can be detached and used as a stand-alone digital camera. I take it with me everywhere...birthday parties, get-togethers, road trips...it is very compact and stores up to 199 pictures when detached. When I come home I just hook it up to the cable, upload my pictures into the Intel Gallery and send them to my email associates or web site. There are many other uses that I have not mentioned...it can functon like a Web Cam and capture live video from your desktop, has a multi-snap mode which allows you to take a rapid succession of pictures, and the manual says you can use it to make video phone calls (that's beyond my realm of understanding!!!).This was a Christmas present for me and quite honestly, I didn't think it would last very long. It looks cheap, but it is a real work horse! I use it constantly and have not had any problems with it whatsoever.4 1/2 Stars...Only because I am still not sure of its total capabilities and have had it a short time.
Fully lived up to my expectations. GPS HARDWARE is very sensitive. While walking, always gets enough satellites to lock in - even under heavy trees w/ wet leaves. If you buy it and it's not this good, send it back - you got a dud. In car (with Magellan bracket or on front seat) works almost as well. MAPPING FEATURES are great - built-in base map has highways and major roads throughout USA, plus smaller streets in some big cities. Some parks (though by no means all). Amazing what they can fit in 8 mbytes! MAP-SEND STREETS CD-ROM has detailed street maps, with some errors (like US 50 between DC and Annapolis being called I-595, apparently because 15 years ago someone proposed making it an interstate; some 10-year-old streets not in database). CONTROL BUTTONS seem complicated at first, but were easy once I got some practice. If you have trouble setting your VCR clock, 330 may be a challenge. PACKAGE is amazingly small, smaller than my cell phone. Seems quite rugged, makes me want to take up hiking. But I got it mainly for car navigation. (You need a passenger to operate it, or pull over and stop to use GPS.)
Just bought it a few weeks ago. Very nice camera so far. Will be doing a lot of close-up work soon, so that'll be a critical test. I expect all will be fine.
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 this radio. I love the design. I love the size. Great reception even in the pocket while walking. Price was right, too!
These speakers are a bit short on bass response due to the small size of their woofers, but perfectly adequate for providing nice sound for outdoor applications. I have these mounted under the eaves of my house next to my deck and am perfectly satisfied with their sound. The included mounting brackets are pretty solid and adjustable to point the sound where its needed. For $30 shipped, I doubt you could do any better. I would recommend these.
I bring this everywhere with me, the car, the airport, anywhere I'm waiting or taking trips. It has great picture quality, long battery, and nice sound.
If this is the tool you need, then this is what you should get. I do like it, no batteries needed.You do have to be conscious of what your doing, specially if you have big strong hands like me.Glad I got it. hopefully once I finish putting all my film on bluray as files, i'll never have to use it again.
My ipod mini (3 years old) would no longer hold a charge. $65 to apple for a replacement is ridiculous. The shipping charge on this product was ridiculously high (more than $7) or it would get five stars. It weighs much less than a pound and came in a simple padded envelope, not a box. It seems to have revived my mini nicely.
I set this up so my father could work from home on his laptop (using a docking station, which other reviews say is problematic) on the computer in my old room. Now I get calls every week about how he couldn't get it to switch. Since the desktop there isn't on when he wants to use his laptop, it won't switch - the hotkey is useless. A physical switch on this unit would be extremely useful, since unless conditions are just right the hotkey won't respond.It's a pity. The unit is very well-designed otherwise, and when conditions are right it works perfectly.
I will use these inks again. I see no difference from OEM/Canon inks. Photo printing come out just fine. Thanks again.
I ordered this after my 3 year old bent our original ps3 controller charger cable. It works perfect. No complaints.
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.
I'd been contemplating a more spacious external hard drive for some time when I read a review of the My Book Pro in Macworld. That sold me, and I'm glad I made the investment. I took the My Book Pro out of the box, connected it via Firewire 400, formatted it for Mac OS X, and started moving files right away. Good stuff!
This switch worked well for me, I am running a WinXP PC and a Mac OS X G4. The video looks good and the response time when switching seems almost immediate. The only problem I had turned out to be my Logitech Internet Navigator keyboard. I went out and bought a $20 ViewMate MultiMedia USB Keyboard from CompUSA and it worked perfect. If you have an issue with your keyboard not responding or sticking with this switch, you probably need a simpler keyboard without all the extra buttons.
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.
Bought to compliment new stereo, price was right. Wire is easy to manage and strip, connect. Price was right and would of purchased again, Recommended
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.
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.
Though it does seem small, Garmin gives you all the info you need without clogging the screen with too much info. I have used it extensively (even threw it in my suitcase and brought it on vacation) and never had a problem! It has taken the stress out driving when you don't know where you're going!
Canon SD700 is a cool camera which would suit anybody who wants to shoot whenever time allows. The compact size, viewinder+LCD, 4X IS are the three main selling points of sd700. Night photos are not that great but otherwise the picture quality is good.
The title of the product says 1800 mAH battery. My ordered was incorrectly shipped as 900 mAH. Customer service at 47th street photo sent replacements even those were incorrect.When I called customer service, the guy was absolutely rude. All he wanted to tell me was that they did not have the batteries and I should not be complaining and that I will get refund. Since they did not carry the product, I asked them to get the add off of Amazon so future customers are not deceived. The answer: 'I Dont think that is the problem.'Is that the typical customer service culture at 47 street photo? Similar experiences have been had by a few of my co workers and family with 47thstreet photo.I am a professional photographer and have bought from other stores like amazon, bhphotovideo, ritz camera. but I have never experienced this kind of pathetic customer service.Please be aware before buying from 47street photo.
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!
It's nice that these surge protectors come with a page of stickers to label your wires. This helps to organize the myriad of wires and makes disconnecting and reconnecting much easier. Obviously, this surge protector does a great job of protecting your audio/video/computer equipment. I would recommend it.
The ink cartridges that I received from TonerPals were NOT Genuine Epson ink as advertised. They were used cartridges filled with inferior ink. I should have known better than to expect a quality product for such a low price but my greed got the best of me. I started to return them as soon as I received them but thought to myself "What the heck - I'll try a non-genuine cartridge once in my life and see what happens". BIG MISTAKE! Not being a prolific printer it took me several weeks to notice that my yellow nozzle was clogged so I started my arduous process of multiple nozzle cleanings, nozzle soakings and even a REAL yellow cartridge that I purchased locally to try to push the bad stuff out with. The stuff in that cartridge may just as well been glue for all it did to my printer. When another color ran out from all of the cleanings, I just gave up and purchased another printer. The only places that I will buy ink from in the future are in a local store or from the manufacturer online. That way, I can be sure I am getting GENUINE Epson ink!
Now that I have had this product for several months, I feel more comfortable writing a review. When I first got the player, I was very impressed. You can use several different programs to rip and install your music, you can listen to the radio, you can watch movies, you can look at pictures and plan out your week on the organizer. The provided Zen program is extremely easy to use. The player has many menus and options, so sit down when you first get it and play around. The screen is very clear and I haven't had a problem with smudges or scratches. I have used and abused this player and I have yet to experience any problems. I strongly suggest to anyone looking to buy this to have a look at the accessories. Unlike the ipod, Zen has very few accessories to choose from. It's the one area that it is lacking in. However, it has not kept me from enjoying the product. I do recommend that you update the firmware immediately after buying it. The Zen suffers from a few bugs straight out of the box and the updates will remedy that. Great player for the buck. Highly recommended.
Purchased many for Christmas presents and preprogamed messages in them before shipping out with batteries installed. Terrific response back from all who have received.My info Globe has run 24/7 since my purchase in January 2006 and this is January 2013. More than happy. I have heard no complaints from those I gifted to in 2006.
Very low-cost item that works well with my Panasonic GH2 with external mic and monopod. Small plate does not interfere with battery removal/insertion as most other plates do, which is good since the screw requires a tool or coin to remove/install. The unit has decent build quality and seems sturdy enough to hold the DSLR. If there's any caveat it would be about the longevity, or lack of. But that's not an issue at this price.
My experience over the past 3 months with the Imac G5 has been that no manufacturer is infallible, and that I should have been wary of the legions of Mac fans on a mission to convert me. This machine has been a host of trouble from the time I took it out of the box. From day one I had perpetual kernal panics and software crashes. Tech support told me it was likely defective RAM, so I had both RAM sticks replaced, to no avail. Then, under warrranty a techniciam came to my house and replaced the logic board. This still did not fix the problem. In addition after the new logic board the airport extreme card would not reliably communicate with the airport express base station only 4 feet away. I have been through every hardware test, and probably every tech suport person at Apple in California and Canada knows me by now. Most recently tech support told me they are out of ideas, and suggested I bring the machime to my local Apple store. I did, and the folks at the "Genius Bar" stared at me blankly and suggested I call tech support. Maybe I should have stuck with the Dell pc's that never caused me a problem, other then with spyware- I could have always just done my photography and graphics work on a pc not connected to the Web.
I had an HP Printer that held up for 4 years of undergrad and one of law school before I decided to replace it (worked fine, just was a bit slow). Since I had such good luck with my last HP (5 years of printing) I thought I would get this model. I have been consistantly disappointed with it ever since. It constantly reports that it is out of paper when it is not, routinely pulls in 2 sheets at a time, reports paper jams when there is no paper in it, and has lately taken to saying that the ink cartridge can't move, which also isn't true since just turning the thing off and on fixes that problem. Whatever you do, don't buy this printer, if possible I would give it 0 stars.
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.
I got these years ago and I still have them. They are fantastic and if they ever break I'd only replace them with the same type. The clip is innovative and comfortable. It fits snugly over your ear but isn't uncomfortable. The clips are not rigid plastic, they have a little give so they won't snap like similar headphones i've owned. The sound quality is wonderful and the replaceable shells are just icing on the cake. Seriously the best headphones I've ever owned.Price was fantastic and arrived quickly
I have thoroughly enjoyed this camera for several reasons:1. There is no better point and shoot camera.2. It has well written instructions, that allow me to learn advanced photography.3. It is relatively light (without the flash)4. All of the buttons are easy to use while taking pictures.5. The eye tracking works well.But,1. The flash is not adequate in the dark unless you are inches away. I got the 420 flash and have been very satisfied.2. It does not have the time and date stamp. Not sure why considering the cost of the camera.3. The eye tracking works well, but is not completely automatic. You have to know which modes to use it on.I would get the camera again.p.s. I was torn between an SLR and Digital Camera. I am happy that I got a SLR camera. I have my photos developed online, and choose which pictures that I want to have scanned at high resolution for Digital Photo Art.
I have gushed so much about this camera, that I should hit Kodak up for a cut! Several people have either purchased one or are going to purchase one solely because of my reviews! I am probably not even using everything to it's best, but for the things I've done so far, it has been perfect! It is easy to learn and easy to use! I love the &quot;flower&quot; button! I have taken some great super close up shots of my beautiful roses! I've even used the &quot;sports&quot; button, the stop action feature. It is great! I've used it on waves and flying birds! You can't tell they are moving! I've been very pleased with the results I've gotten for the pictures I've taken. For my eye, the clarity and detail have been great. I've been impressed with the on-line tips and tutorials that Kodak offers. I've been pleased with the photos I've taken with the zoom lens, the objects were brought very close! Overall my experience has been the best and I love this camera! I highly recommend this camera! I think it is the best value for the price!
The product works great, and I really love it. I just happened to get in unfortunate situations. I flew Continental... the smaller planes to fly within the U.S. don't even have plug ins (I flew from Minneapolis to Newark). Then I flew from Newark to Zurich, and the seats had the plug-ins, but for some reason mine and my husbands' next to me didn't work for some reason, although the green light was on saying they were working.. no power. We had to ask the people in front of us, and the cable was long enough so I could have it plugged in between their seats and power my Macbook.On the way back from Zurich to Newark, our seats didnt have any power plug ins at all. I guess only certain sections of the plane do.I guess when you make your reservations, you might want to require a seat with power plug ins just to make sure.Great product, definately worth it.
great little product - makes using more than one computer so much easier. Fast delivery (which is always welcome!).
This is a useless piece of garbage that is cheaply made. I would never use this on my cameras. Don't waste your money on this worthless item.
This was my first purchase of a router. I researched different brands on different sites. I read numerous reviews and compared prices. The reviews combined with the price of this router plus the service of Amazon.com helped make the decision. Since I have hooked it up, it has given great service. I have 1 base laptop and 1 in another room that strictly uses wireless. It has worked great without missing a beat. I would not hesitate to buy another.
I recently received this camera as a Christmas gift, along with a spare 128 MB xD card. I was a new user to the world of digital cameras and I was shooting perfect pictures within minutes. I had a few bad shots (due to my own flubs); but all in all my pictures were wonderful, beautiful, & crystal clear images. Between 12/25 and 1/02 I have taken over 150 pictures. I have to go through a few steps to get the pictures transfered to my PC (which is easy, if you can follow directions) and onto CD rom, and not being a patient person that is a lot of trouble--that is certainly well worth it. It certainly beats having to wait 2 hrs at Wal-Mart trying to get 2 rolls of film developed (in one hour) after someone had dropped off 19 rolls to be developed at the one hour photo there. I would recommend rechargable batteries, depending on how much of a shutterbug you are. I like the fact it is small and compact, enough so I carry in in my shoulder bag everywhere. The resolution is super and since I don't need any picture bigger than an 8 x 10 (where the heck would I store or pack something that size?) I don't mind it being 3.2 MP. This wasn't the first camera I was looking at when I was asked what I wanted--but am glad my mom gave me this one--now she wants one too, and she is quite resistant to new technology. All that being said our old 35mm camera only worked with Fuji film (no other film would have pictures that developed, only pictures taken with Fuji would develop); and this product stands up to a great experience we have had with their products. I recommend this for starters, people who want to simply click and save their photos and are not interested in "editing" or anyone who wants an inexpensive digital camera; but keep all the accessories in the box :)
I just received mine today and installed it without a hitch. Set up was easy--in fact, it was easier due to my using Linux. No drivers to install. My Linux system recognized the printer out of its huge printer database repository. I answered a few questions and printed a test page. Everything seems to be working fine. I read other's experiences but, so far, so good for me.The price, form, fit and function are all excellent. You can't go wrong with a deal like this one. If you're still printing with an inkjet printer, step up to the "big leagues" affordably with this model. It won't break your pocketbook and your printed materials will look 10 times better as compared to an inkjet.Get one now while you can. Who knows whether this is a close-out or liquidation? The price is right and so is the overall quality of the machine.And most importantly, it works with Linux!!
I got this to replace an antennae that was missing both aerials and somehow this managed to be a downgrade. This thing picks up next to no channels and is for all intents and purposes utterly useless. Spend a few more bucks and get an antennae that actually works.
I signed up on Monster's Cable Turbine Challenge that they had posted on their Facebook Fan Page. I never expected to become a participant, but to my surprise a few days later I received an e-mail that I was one of the lucky selected. I received a free pair of "Monster Turbine: High Performance In-Ear Speakers," in the mail a few weeks later in return for writing and submitting a fair and honest review of my opinions about these specific set of headphones. Needless to say, being a professional musician, and a sound engineering connoisseur, I was very excited at the prospect of testing out a new Monster product.I would like to state first and foremost, the sound quality on the HP Turbines are phenomenal. You are able to hear distinct separations of the bass, mid and treble frequencies, and they each have their own sense of overwhelming clarity. Not only this, but they function just as well at a low volume, as they do high. I tested these headphones on various different genres of music: alternative, indie, pop, electronica, folk, jazz, classical and yes, even "screamo." I even put them on and watched a movie on my laptop. If they weren't in-ears you'd think you were at a movie theatre. The headphones sonic quality easily matches up to my AudioTechnica monitor headphones that I use for recording, and they most certainly beat my pair of JVC, Sony, and Apple headphones that I use with my iPod when I got running.Now, sonic quality is important, but so is the durability and aesthetic style of headphones. The ear buds themselves look awesome, other than that they have the standard wire set up of all other headphones, which makes sense. The Turbines look and seem to be very durable. If I had an extra pair I'd throw them in the washer and dryer to see if they hold up. I accidently did that with my JVCs, but those only cost $9 as opposed to $180. So, I will not be running that test on purpose anyways!This headset does come in a very nice looking box, with two pouches. One for the headphones themselves, and another to hold all the various different in-ear molds. The molds come with many different shapes and sizes for people of all ear widths and lengths. Apparently I have pretty standard ear canal-shapings, because the ones that come on the set right out of the box, fit me perfectly.I would like to mention that this specific set of the High Performance Monster Turbine brand, has ControlTalk, or in-line mic that you can use with a bluetooth set, along with volume tracking control. The device hovers mid way down the left ear wire. Personally, I would prefer not having that feature on my headphones. Mostly because, I will never use it, and also I don't want to accidently bump the volume buttons while running and have to fuss with it. Really the in-line mic volume control is my only qualm with these headphones.Over all the headphones are fantastic and I will be using them a great deal of the time for easy listening, recording, watching movies, etc. Something I hope to see in the future from Monster is in-ears for live music use, and also over-the-ear headphones as well, because the sonic quality from these headphones are to die for.Eric Nelson WheatleyBassist from Don't Fear The Sun
I have just purchased this unit anr am praying that this will work with my flash,,,( 420Ex speedlite) it has a option switch on it... hoping someone reviews this. Any info wouldbe great...
i think this is a good camara for that price. 7 mega pixel for under 250 is a good deal. more over it has got good features like the red eye reduction ,image enhancement, macro mode. easy to operate. i took approximately 80 to 90 pics using AA batteries with the display off. i mean the pictures are very crisp. i am happy with it.
These little speakers have a pure sound ! I would purchase them again in a heartbeat !!!The price is reasonable also !
When purchasing an mp3 player there are many things to think about, such as, price, size, memory, sound, etc. When i asked my parents for an mp3 player for Christmas i expected a high quality futuristic piece of machinery. Diamond should really make a recall on this product - scratch that they should never have released it. When i opened it i knew it would have problems, i have a spider like sense. Anyway, the DIAMOND RIO 600, iss garbage, its ugly, the software has constant errors, the usb cable/mp3 transmitter is total crap, again error messages are constant, so i was never able to rip a song onto the rio 600. However, the sound is quite nice, but thats if you want to listen to the intro and some nasty songs over and over again, because you'll never get the transmitting process to take place. Overall its a 1, because it practically ruined my Christmas and its a P.O.S if you will, in fact, im taking it back tommorow. My suggestion: DONT BUY IT!
No matter what size rod you buy, I think this is the best curling iron. I read complaints about the placement of the temperature controls...I don't find it a problem in the least, and would ask those people to come up with a better place. It's convenient, and I don't find an issues with hitting it accidentally. I like the type of material that is used on the rod much better than the previous chrome rod that I had (same brand) and happy that they made the change for my hair's sake.
I bought this product a few weeks ago & like most people buying this I only have one optical input on my receiver. It works great with my RokuHD, Xbox 360, & Airport Express (streams my iTunes library). I haven't noticed any sound problems as my receiver still shows DOLBY D, except when using my RokuHD while streaming Netflix, but that is due to Netflix not sending 5.1 audio yet. I would recommend this product to anyone & hope to get a long use out of this product.
Working good so far.Compact.Good quality.Face deduction is not working some time.Zoom button is very small. Hard to zoom.Overall the product is good for the price.
It worked well until a little bit after a year --- their warranty time. Called them but was told that if the wired part works, the wireless should work too. I used it as a wired router then for another 4 months. And the wired connection is now getting intermittently interrupted. It's a piece of junk!
If you are a recent convert to HD as I was you will find this player to your liking. DVD's are sharp and the sound fantastic. And speaking of sound, check out the fact that this deck can play DVD Audio as well as SACD. You're not going to come close to the capabilities of this unit for the price. Terrific deal.
Wouldn't it be great if the cheapest item in a set was always the best? It almost never happens, but this comes as close as anything I've encountered. PSA: There is still free TV, but now its digital HD. You'll need something like this to see it though.
Got it last night. Followed the pictures on where to plug each cable. Opened browser. My PC immediately got an IP address from it through DHCP. I told it to use my MAC as an Alias for my ISP, with the click on a button. Presto! I'm in !!!I then inserted my new wireless card to my laptop. Loaded driver. That's it! I am now checking e-mail in the other room!Advise: change the SSID and enable WEP or else your neighbors might use your line, unless you want to share it.
What can I say....it's paper, it's 11x17, you can print on it, it was $4.00 cheaper than OfficeMax. Good product at a great price. And with AmazonPrime it shipped free in two days!
I bought the Brother MFC-9420CN about 6 months ago. It worked fine for the first 3 months. But now the thing is a useless paper weight. It is noisy, and very SLOW. It takes 60 seconds or more for it to warm up before it will print. And I still have never seen it print as fast as they claim. I have contacted the technical support so many times I think they have me on their Christmas card list. I requested their "in home repair service" 2 weeks ago, and still do not have an appointment scheduled. At this point I am about ready to donate it and get a Cannon or HP. I mean even a box of crayons would be better than this thing.
RECEIVED IN GOOD SHAPE IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. WAS JUST WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR SINCE I COULDN'T FIND IT LOCALLY.
This is my first digital camera and I found it to be very easy to learn how to use. The photos look great, and its so small that it easily fits in my pocket. I charged the camera once about a month ago, and its still got a lot power.
I purchased this switch to split output from my ps3 to a set of headphones and a receiver. The switch worked great for 2 weeks, then two of the 3 outputs quit working so it is now basically a coupling. I now just unplug the cable I need from the "coupler" and plug it into my headphone set when needed. I am sure Amazon would take it back, but it's a pretty cheap product and I don't feel like dealing with return.
The tabs are meant for use with a laptop screen that has a bezel of some sort around it. The unibody MacBook Pro has no such thing, being completely flat with its border, so the tabs don't work. The privacy offered by the screen is adequate, but I'm holding it on my MacBook Pro with 3M Scotch tape!
I have been struggling with the constraints of memory of smaller size. This size of memory and speed is amazing. The price is also very reasonable. I have to laugh at the many shoppers who bid on this memory on ebay. How foolish many of them are...the price they pay is far more than is available on Amazon. Best of all the price for this memory on Amazon is for a brand new item guaranteed.
I bought the Rio 600 yesterday, and it was my first mp3 player, even though I have accumulated mp3's on the Mac for many months. All around, I have been extremely impressed with this player. It works seamlessly with my Mac, even through an add-on USB card. The limited edition of SoundJam MP, included with the player, is as Mac-friendly an app as you can get, complete with full drag-n-drop capability and a clear visual interface. The controls on the player are straightforward and intuitive, and it's easy to navigate the player's menus. The bright blue backlight makes it easy to see what's playing, regardless of the lighting conditions. Even though it only comes with 32 megs of storage, I can still pack on a little over a half-hour without losing sound quality. My one request to S3 (the manufacturer) is that they speed the shipment of accessories like bigger memory &quot;backpacks&quot; and that they sell a version of the Rio 600 with 64 megs as well. Overall, I could not have asked for a much better player. What a bargain at $170!!
these ipods are great. apple has a better interface than any other type of mp3 player ive seen. highly recommended.
I purchased these speakers because after switching out monitors, I found that the speakers I was using were integrated into the monitor and the monitor was also its power source. Faced with the prospect of adding one more plug to an already dubious electrical setup, I looked for some USB speakers that didn't require their own power source.Having to choose between an expensive pair or these...thrift won out.The speakers have an ok sound, don't expect to be blown away by any means. But the easy to use power button and volume controls are a plus, as well as a small footprint, helpful with a cluttered desk.Unfortunately, if my cell phone is within about 6 feet of the speakers, they go crazy with static. This is annoying enough to drive me to stay away from Cyber Acoustics products in the future.BOTTOM LINE: Cheap, small speakers good for those who need a plug-free option. However, interference from other electronics is a near deal-breaker.
Excellent, well thought out design. Usefull flat wall socket plug. Stand up, flat unit allows putting right up against a wall. Quality construction, appearance,and color. Very small for the eight plugs it can handle; 4 regular and 4 Boxy, grounded. And it works well.
I use the Dish Network ViP 622 HDTV receiver.Picture Quality:Cannot imagine betterSize:Wish it was bigger. I had to fit the TV into my Armoir cabinet, so size was my contraint. If Sony would have put the speakers on the top/bottom instead of the sides, and made 38" size, I could have fit it.Weight:235 pounds is a bear, but I used 5 people for the lift into the cabinet, and none of the 5 was strong at all. It was a breeze.Just be smart about how you move and lift it and you will be fine.How I use the TV:--The Zoom, Horizontal Expand, Vertical Expand, and Full modes are great. I usually flip to Full for HDTV, and Vertical Expand when watching SDTV. Sometimes, Zoom is great for certain HDTV if you want to the some wildlife up close.--Vivid preset. I keep the Vivid preset on at all times. The other modes do not seem to have the light output that I need.--I watch mostly 4:3, so a 4:3 is best for me. When I watch widescreen, though, it is like owning a 34" Sony widescreen. I think you better off with the 36" 4:3 until more channels go HDTV.The picture is awesome, you will not regret this purchase.Wish List: Make me a 38", move the speakers to the top, and lower the weight a little.UPDATE after 2 years: The TV still works flawlessly. Here are some additional notes, though:1. CON - Only one HDMI input. This was not an issue at first, but now I have an HD Dish Network Receiver and a Blue Ray Player. I bought a "Terk HDMI-31 Smart HDMI Switch (3 X 1)" to resolve the issue.2. PRO - Works great with the Dish Network HD DVR Receiver and the LG BD300 Blue Ray Player with Netflix.3. PRO - The ability to switch between the different screen types, such as "full, zoom, horizontal, and vertical" is easy and works very well. I use this remote button frequently.
For less than a bill, I got a great speaker system for my desktop. I would definitely recommend Klipsch toanyone seeking great sound quality.
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.
Most people would save the $50 and go with an OEM. I basically tossed the fan that came with it in the corner and went with the ChillTec. I purchased the retail (Fan) vs oem (no fan) because of the warranty. With the retail (this product) you get the 3 year (36 months) warranty with the OEM product you don't. So for $50 more I will cover that base.Make sure you get the G0 and not a model before it.Intel has announced they will be making another $250 Quad core product the 9300 so I have no idea which is better between those.
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.
This hood deserves 5 stars for what it does. A lens like the 10-22 needs a very specially designed hood. It is light weight but it seems to be well made (even though it is plastic.) I have tested it throughout my lens' range and it does a good job. I picked up a little flare on the longer focal lengths of lens but that is to be expected on a lens with an extreme range.I was in the photographic equipment business for many years and I know that lens shades are always sold separately, but shouldn't we be beyond that? Anyway, if you have the 16-35 or the 10-22 you need this shade and, although it seems overpriced, it does the job so I have to give it 5 stars.
I encountered many problems with these headphones and therefore took them back.First, they let a lot of noise pass through, i feel like i can't ever listen to my music without someone else hearing it.Second, When i put them on, after about a half an hour, the band on my head starts to hurt, there is very little coverage of leather over the hard metal strip on top.Third, The earcups are really small, if you have normal sized ears, they probably won't fit in them.Forth, The noise cancelling feature isn't all that great, i wasn't expecting 100% percent, but i was expecting a little more than 25%.Fifth, After wearing these for half an hour, i feel like i'm conjested, i feel a lot of pressure inside my head, it gives me a head ache. when i take them off, it's like going outside a stuffy house, i can breath.these headphones don't work well, the only good thing was the price, but if they hurt to wear and don't work, what is the point of owning these again?
For the price, these headphones are surprisingly good in all respects except the sound quality. Although I'm not qualified to give a critical audio review (but nobody who is qualified would review these), I think that most people would agree with me that their frequency response goes fairly low, but that they have an excessive middle/upper bass peak. The high end doesn't seem to go as high as advertised (I didn't notice any "air"), and there seems to be a pronounced peak in the range corresponding to cymbals and vocal sibiliance. When listening to popular radio (which I did to get a variety of source material), which boosts these same bands, the combination can be nauseating. I was hoping that they'd flatten out after breaking in for a couple of days, and although the bass got deeper and cleaner, the low-end peak remained, and the high end didn't improve. They reproduce simple sounds quite nicely, but complex passages can become a blur. But then, phones that do everything well probably cost five times as much, or more. It would be interesting to see what Philips could do for twice the price.I experimented with reversing the absolute polarity (which required chopping off the connector and reconnecting the "hots" as "grounds" and the "grounds" as "hots"), but the sound got worse, so it was already optimal for my system, unfortunately. Instead of an in-line volume control, which seems useless in this day of remotely-controlled volume, Philips should provide an in-line absolute-polarity switch. In fact, all headphones should have such a control (some Grado phones have them). The correct polarity isn't always immediately apparent to the untrained ear, so give yourself some time (possibly weeks of typical listening), and keep an open mind. You'll eventually find that you prefer one polarity over the other. I reversed the polarity of the speakers on a dirt-cheap TV, and the sound improved considerably, so it can help even the most basic sound system.It's also possible that the polarity can change from source to source. Some high-end preamps (such as some by Audio Research) have an absolute polarity control to compensate for such differences. It's probably a good idea to turn the volume down or mute the preamp before "flipping" the polarity to avoid the possibility of blowing out anything down the line, although I wouldn't be surprised if AR's polarity control automatically mutes the preamp before reversing the polarity. Some disc players also have such a control, because it's cheap and easy to do in the digital realm.In summary, I would say that these headphones are a great deal unless you need something for critical listening or popular radio.
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.
This Tv is a good quialty TV.Its Amazing, Man !!!!!!
Does not automatically recalculate your route should you get off course. Maps are cumbersome pick out and to load. There are far better packages on the market.
This scanner is by far one of the best ever! The receive is very sensitive. The display is large and easy to read. The back light can be set to off/med/high. The 780 also does a great job at following the trunked systems. You can also create your own text tags for channels or talkgroups. The WX alert is the best I ever seen on a scanner. You can enter the exact FIPS code for your County. By entering the FIPS codes eliminate false alerts. Great radio for the all around user. Did I mention it also has a computer interface? That is right you can control it with your computer (software is aftermarket, there is some &quot;freeware&quot; on the web).
I had this professionally installed (for free) in my Mazda Protege today and it looks sharp. Very deep; can fit my wallet, phone, and a lot more in there. Material seems like a nice durable thick plastic and it matches my factory black and the textures perfectly.
This is by far the best camera I have ever owned. I am a professional photographer living in Shanghai, China. I have to shoot many different types of scenes under sometimes extreme conditions and I am happy, so happy with the 828. My SLRs and my other digital cameras have taken a backseat to this innovative and highly creative camera. If you are a serious amateur or even a beginner who wants a camera to "grow into" this is the one. Forget the Canon Pro 1; forget the Nikon 8700. This is the one. Buy it. You will be happy. Even the DSLRs are envious of this camera because of the lens - 28-200 gives you a great breadth of focus and even when you use the digital zoom (2x) it is absolutely clear. I never used the digital zoom on my other digital cameras because of the noise but with the Sony, no noise. The only problem is that there is a lot of noise after iso 200 but so what? I never go past iso 64.
I'll let other reviewers expurge the lesser details of this system. What I will say, however, is that this is one of the best stereos around... and Yamaha speakers can't be beat. Shame it's unavailable now, but Yamaha has a knack for keeping up with trends. Can't wait to see what they come up with next.
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!
Bought the black frame standard filter to remove the glare on the computer screen. Still have glare. It didn't eliminate the glare. I am not happy with product.
I had searched the stores and internet and could not match Amazon's price and speed of delivery. I saved 50% over store cost and it was delivered in 3 days. I would recommend that anyone should check here for great deals and service.
Good way to store cd' and dvd's. Good quality for the price. Only problem is that if you use alpha index cards in these boxes, the alpha tab is higher than the ends and sides of the boxes by about one quarter of an inch. I had to cut some end pieces to put inside at the ends of each box so that the lid would not crush the alpha tabs. Would be better if the ends and sides were about one quarter of an inch taller.
My old HP Laserjet 4L worked for about 15 years. In fact it is still working today (I have never needed to replace the drum on it, btw). My Brother 1440 lasted 8 months.It was quite nice when it was working - fast with good quality text. But that nice quality text goes down quite a bit when your entire page is smudged and streaked. It was sometimes so bad you couldn't read the text and my printouts resembled a bad photocopy.Like many others, I will never own a "Brother anything" again. In fact I recently traded in this piece of junk to HP as part of HP's 2006 fall laser printer trade-in program, and got $75 towards a nice HP laser. So I guess the Brother did come in useful after all...
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.
We bought these for a family vacation, and they worked very well for a small package. I wouldn't say that they're good for someone looking for a bass pumping tailgate music package, but for our kids to watch a movie on the video iPod or listen to some bedtime tunes they were more than adequate. The internal cord storage is a nice feature, and they will work passably well without any batteries installed (just using the headphone driver power), but much better with the batteries. The cord storage cover also doubles as a nice little stand. All in all, better than a laptop's speakers and nicely portable. Highly recommended.
It's good to have an extra battery so not to miss recording things that might be missed while stopping to recharge.WPK
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.
This wireless card has a good range, even thru walls - and maintains connection and speed without any problems.
This little piece of hardware is gold. For two bucks and free shipping at Amazon(and to do the same thing at Best Buy would have cost $38 today) I got a great, solid, high-quality piece of hardware and saved about $100 installing a new monitor. These are so cheap because demand is evaporating. They will soon be as useful as buggy whips because they are not marketing dvi connectors any more. But right now, there are still electronics with dvi connectors. HP offered me a new 21" monitor for $79, free shipping. It's only negative is that it has no hdmi connector, but it has a dvi, which carries the same video signal. So for a $2 adapter, I got a second monitor for my computer for less than half of what I would have had to pay for the slightly newer model with the hdmi connector installed.I don't know why Amazon asked for a rating on sound, since dvi doesn't carry the sound signal. If you are going to tap into sound you need to use one of the other connectors for that.
The item, in this case a 9 pin to 6 pin firewire cable, was delivered in a timely manner and meets the specifications for recording which is the intended use. It reflects a manufacturing standard that makes it an excellent deal at the price point. Don't be fooled by more expensive cables. You don't get more.
After spending some time reading reviews and what not I decided to purchase these guys. Once I got them I really liked how sturdy they and the case felt, really easy to operate, sound great, fit great, no complaints there. My problem with them was the amount of sound leakage, which really I should have done more thinking about before buying over the ear phones..... my bad. They aren't really usable in a public setting with the volume any higher than say 45% or so, I'm an architecture student who needs noise cancelling and loud volume to think clearly (ha..) but also doesn't want to cause a lot of noise in studio while I'm working! ha.. anyways.. great phones just not what I needed... I'll be returning them (hopefully that goes well... bought them from Beach Camera via amazon) and getting some in ear shures in the same price range.
Product not quite as described. Doesn't have the space/pockets for the accessories that came with dvd player. My husband and I were somewhat disappointed.
Installed easily on a Dell Dimension 4600 desktop/tower with Windows XP Home, recognized right away even when mixed with 2 512MB modules.
My compputer is a great unit. After replacing the logic board and the disc drive which were causing a probem with playing music, it seems to be okay now.
I bought this electronic device because I just want it. I was so excited when I got this i-Pod. Before, I always carry my cd player and bunch of compact disc on my backpack but now I'm so glad that I had this i-Pod. Now, I could take all my favorite songs with me in just one device. Also all my favorite movies, and music videos. Yeah! I really love the this Apple 30 GB i-Pod w/ video playback. Each of my four friends bought one also after trying to listen to my musics and watching my videos and movies in it. I enjoy playing games with also. It's just amazing!
I am so glad to have discovered these professional Panasonic MiniDV tapes. The store bought version do not have the same reproductive quality as these tapes do.
It worked as stated, but occasionally static is heard. This occurred on all pre-set FM stations. I think the transmitter needs to be stronger or some other solution is needed to avoid static.
These are excellent buds that produce outstanding sound. For the price I would reccommend them for anyone who wants to use buds (which cannot totally isolate outside sound). They are as good as these type of ear phones get
Great fit its not cheap build would definitely recommend it great price. Dont settle for a different band because it does make a difference the car stereo i bought came with a dash kit very cheap and did not fit.
# I've had one for 6 months, and I am thoroughly pleased with it. I get very good quality shots both in normal and macro mode; the image stabilization is really helpful. I believe the best evidence is simply to look at the photos in my Flickr stream ([...]), and judge for yourself if what I am saying is true.# There are tons of manual controls which you can use, and I do use them, mostly for exposure and flash control, as well as panning assistance.# Low light pictures are quite good, although at higher ISO values you get a lot of graininess. The flash is very good also.# The only really annoying issue is that it doesn't have an indicator of you battery status, which only shows when the battery is just about dead.# If you are the type that goes out and takes a lot of pictures, like me, I would strongly advise you to get an extra battery.
What sold me was the description Non Slip Design, unfortunately it should have read slip off. I purchased these headphones for use while running, lets just say I spent half the time trying to keep them on my ears.
When I purchased my first set of these 'phones, the cables quickly became intermittent. The warranty replacement 'phones soon broke at the cup-head band joint. I would have expected more from a $24.99 headphone. Yes, the headphones were only $24.99 when they first came out.The second warranty replacement was the start of something great. These headphones were so good that within six months I had purchased another pair - this time they cost me $39 from amazon. These headphones are quite good in their sound quality. Sound definition is tremendous and the quieted environment allows you to hear sounds you never knew were there! Base is tight and full ranged. Highs are crisp, without being headache inducing. The construction is solid. The only problem I have had to deal with was the cushion on the pads coming loose in the Florida sun and heat. Some well placed drops of Super Glue permanently corrected that problem!Are they worth the current asking price? Maybe. They are as good as the Bose and much cheaper. They are a bit hot; but hey, they're over the ear and sound isolating - what do you expect? I just wish they were still $39.
I have a Quantum LTO-3 table top drive and the best tapes for it are these Quantum tapes. I usually order a pack of 5 just because they come in packs of 5 and I like the seller to ship a whole pack. I bought one from Amazon hoping that the same will happen but the warehouse guy decided to break the pack and fit the tapes into a smaller box. As these tapes are sensitive to impact, I was not very happy about it.Aside from my shipping concerns, the tapes deserve a 4 because they are not consistent. Anybody using tapes knows that a number of soft write errors (btw 1000-8000) is to be expected for each tape. These can have between 2000 and 8000 in the same pack of 5. The more abused the pack was, the more errors you get.Overall it is a good product but if you need technical support from Quantum, good help you.... They are next to useless and if after a week of troubleshooting they decide to replace your drive, you have to get in the line because the replacement drives are backordered. They don't seem to have a "business grade" replacement service which will help you restore your data the next day, because in business, most likely you might get fired if you don't....
Best part, there is no firmware installed to tell you how to back up your data. IT IS EMPTY, the way it should be!
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.
Afterusing this product while driving across metro Detroit ( Macomb County to Washtenaw County) I found that thisFM transmitter has too much static. In the Detroit area it is difficult to find free frequency that will stay free. This means as you drive through other communities you have to retune the device. It may be nice if the device had some presets but then you are still huntin around for a free frequency while driving.So this product should not be used in lare metropolitan areas.
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
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 bought this camera over 2 years ago just because I found it to be cheap, plus, the store salesman recommended it to me. Dind't had much experience with digital cams to compare its quality to, so I took it for granted. Over a period of time I've bought many more cams and spent much more money expecting better quality pics on more professional camera brands... Nevertheless, I haven't quite found the slickness that the dc3410 has over it's very little complexity and great image quality. I now use a much, much more expensive cam and can't really find any obvious differences between the quality of the pics from those that benq more simply gave me.Can't understand why it has apparently been discontinued. Wish I could buy this camera again just beacuse it is so reliable, small, plus simple to use. If I were asked, I would highly recomend it.
The item arrived on time, literally plug and play.I had an old hub that I replaced with this.I use this in combination with a new D-Link Type N Gigabit router. The two work well together.The switch says it's Green - It has a smaller power supply tht doesn't even feel warm to the touch.I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good low cost switch.
Hey dudes that are mad there is no transformer, it's made for automobile installs! I wired up a transformer, hooked it to my computer and it sounds great!
These negative sleeves for medium format film are the best I have found. Amazon has a good price and fine service.
I am by no means a good photographer and have had little experience with doing long exposures, but it sure was fun to try. I am glad I watched a Scott Kelby video before using this though. I probably would have figured out that you need to prefocus and then put the filter on, but it nice knowing ahead of time. You can't see anything with it on. I think that is the only drawback, a lot of putting on and taking off of the filter, I was worried about dropping it. But I did get some great cascading water shots.
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!
... Bought two of these for two recently acquired Nikon lenses. I am very happy with the product itself and service provided by Crawford's ... they were exceptional!
This router has some problems. The DHCP implementation does not follow standards, as a result, some CompactFlash Wi-Fi adapter cards will not work with this router. The keyword blocking feature does not work in the firmware upgrades 4.13 and higher. After firmware upgrade, the router stops generating access logs, the empty logs are not e-mailed as per schedule and the router stops showing the attached devices. Technical support is extremely poor, with no solutions to the problem and long hold times. Aside from these problems, it is really a great product!!
I have had these headphones for a little over a year now and they still are great. The sound quality and build are totally worth 100 dollars give or take. The whole range of sound is great. The headphones seem fairly durable. The only thing is the cord at the top if not careful can get a little tear in the cord. However, if this happens all you have to tell the company and they will send a replacement cord for free. This company is awesome and they have great products.
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.
I recently purchased the canon 430ex to use with my canon rebel xti and all I can say is that it is amazing. Using rechargable NIMH batteries the recycle time is next to nothing AND the battery life is surprisingly good. I just cannot say enough to praise this product! If you are in the market for an external flash for your Canon equipment you should definatly give this a try!
i wish I had bought one soon my vcr donot were out now great product thank you again joe inderekum
Super fast delivery, I was well impressed. Just a suggestion though - let your customers know when the film is going to expire - I wasn't expecting the date to be August '09 - that's too soon!
Nice camera for a good price. I bought a more expensive camera, at BEST BUY and this one works twice as good.
This mp3 player is very easy to download songs onto and is portable and light BUT, this product only holds 32 megabytes, which is pretty expensive for that small memory. I bought this product and could only hold 6 regualar sized songs, about 3.5 minutes each. The only way to get more memory is to buy a whole new memory stick will will cost you another load of money. That means just 6 more songs! I decided to get a minidisc player instead.
This wireless camera has allowed me watch my backyard and dog over the web, exactly as promised. I had to call Panasonic twice to get the device working properly. I should note, however, that my technical issues were network related and would be the same for any camera of this type. What may not be the same for other cameras is Panasonic's excellent customer service reps. My only complaint is that their customer service keeps normal east coast business hours (pulse limited hours on Saturday), which made them hard to reach from California.
can't go wrong with any logitech product - i have everything from mice to speakers, and their products always work well! this is a great mouse - you won't regret buying it. kudos to the merchant, OUTLET DIGITAL - great price, great service, fast delivery.
I have 2 digitial slr cameras, 2 lenses, and a add-on flash. When I looked as the picture of this product, I saw that it held an SLR and 5 good sized lenses ... When I got the product, it was EXTREMEMLY WELL CONSTRUCTED but also smaller than I had hoped.I decided to keep the item based on the quality of construction and not include the flash inside the bag.Take care.Jack
Well, I've only had them for a few hours now, but after reading the reviews and deciding on an inexpensive pair of small floor speakers (large bookshelf speakers?) to replace my ailing vintage Acoustic Research, I read the overwhelmingly positive reviews and decided to give the Sonys a try. I have to say, I am more than impressed. I am not an audiophile per se, but I have extremely diverse musical tastes (already tried Shostakovich, Clifford Brown and AC/DC on them) and I don't have a mean thing to say. With a moderate amount of equalizer tweaking, they sound clear, balanced and powerful. What a bargain!
After installing four of these it made it much easier set up my home theatre sound system and also gave me the option to upgrade my speaker wires.
For what your paying, your getting a good set of speakers. Of course sound quality could be better if you went out and spent a couple hundred dollars but obviously if your looking at these your not wanting to spend that much. Only thing misleading is the speakers I received, and I don't know if there all like this, but they weren't blue like in the picture they were a very dark blue. Shipping was fast, I opted for standard and recieved them two days ahead if estimated Delivery. I would recommend these to anyone wanting good sound at a good price.
I bought this so I could share an ethernet port between a computer and a network printer so that the computer would not need to be turned on to use the printer. It worked flawlessly. I just plugged everything in and it worked; I did not read the manual (on a CD) or have to configure everything. Everything has been up and running for a couple of weeks and I have not had a single problem. I have it working with a Netgear router (WNDR3700).
I loved the mount until my mother got her hands on it. She went to take it down for whatever reason and the Cup broke off from the rest of the mount. But I was very happy with it while it was still on the windshield..
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.
I got this mouse as a gift for Christmas 4 and a half years ago, and after all that time it's still going strong and shows no sign of stopping. The mouse, from the beginning, looks awesome. The red-black design scheme really looks great. The mouse fits my hand perfectly, and moves smoothly across any surface, really. The buttons on the side of the mouse are great (so much so that I tend to think any other mouse is inferior when I use the side buttons). Also, the scroll buttons above and below the mousewheel are a great addition.Overall, I've never seen a mouse perform and feel better than this, and certainly never look this good doing it.
I wanted a small digital camera to take travel pictures. This is a great small camera - the automatic settings are easy to use. I especially like the one-touch download feature and the automatic settings for night pictures. A friend liked the pictures from my camera so much he bought one on vacation.
The ergonomics of this mouse make it easy to use for casual use or for wrist tiring gaming. The grooves on both sides make it easy to grip and if necessary pick up and move quickly.The scroller buttons above and below the scroll wheel are great for fast scrolling up/down a large page.It took a little while to get used to the 2 thumb buttons, but it didn't take long before it was second nature.The optics have been great and the movement is very smooth.Overall a great mouse for many uses.
Have had no problems with it what so ever. It plays everything I have put into it and the picture is clear and has not skipped at all. Would suggest this to anyone.
I have an ever growing problem of needing a new pair of headphones every few weeks. So, as usual I turned to Amazon to resolve my issue. I came across the Sennheiser CX300-B's and said to myself "wow, those earbuds look pretty comfortable and are small enough to go un-noticed." Upon receipt and use of the earbuds I was a little disappointed. Let me list my pros and con's to make things a bit easier:PRO's:- Deep bass, and pretty decent sound ( as is usual with all Sennheiser products ).- Under $20.- Sturdy, seem like they are going to last longer than the average pair.CON's:- Cord design is flawed. Routing the cable behind your head is fine, but not when it shortens the length of the cable such that the earbuds ( especially on the short side ) are yanked from your ears with any sudden movement.- The plastic earbud covers do not hold the earphones in your ears very well at all. I know there are different sizes, but they just don't cut it.Overall, I would not personally recommend these earphones to anyone I know. If you want to give them are try for yourself; seeing as they are so cheap, go right ahead... you really can't go wrong for the price. But if you want top quality cheap earphones ( if they do exist ) look elsewhere.
My work space is like a fish bowl. I often work with student or applicant confidential information on my computer. I always felt guilty whenever someone approached me and I hit Alt-Tab to switch to a benign screen - I worried that it suggested inappropriate use of my computer rather than work :-) !I'm using the 3M Privacy Filer PF 19 on a Dell LCD 19" monitor.Things to Consider When You Purchase a Privacy Screen:PRICE: I got out the catalog of the office supply chain that offers our institution a discount and checked the prices of privacy screens. Then I talked to our IT department and found out what they could offer my department. To say I had sticker shock is an understatement! One source was $100 more, our own IT department was $30 more than the screen I'm reviewing here and purchased from Amazon.STYLE: I checked different privacy screens throughout our 8 story building and decided that there was no clear advantage to having a frame around the screen. It added to the bulk and quite a bit to the cost. The screens I looked at without frames were held in place by small tabs that came with the screen and attached to the monitor frame. No one I spoke to who used the frameless models reported any problems with the screen falling out, and a number of users said it stayed in place without the tabs (as I discovered later, mine does too).EFFECTIVENESS: This privacy screen works very, very well. I've lost track of how many people have made me laugh by stopping and watching me stare at my screen as I'm intently reading something and asking me what's so fascinating about a monitor that's not on! I usually laugh, switch to a neutral web page and invite them over to "see" what I can see. The next question, after the "WOW", is where did I get it? I'm glad I kept the original packaging because I just pull it out and lend it to the person and usually I hear later that they've ordered one for their workstation(s).As another reviewer noted, unless someone is standing right behind you or within approximately 20 degrees of the center of your monitor, they won't be able to see what's on your screen. And yes, if someone walks behind you, there is a point in their pass-by that they can see your screen, but it's brief, and unless they stop to focus, they quickly are out of the "I can see your screen" zone.NICE FEATURES: There are two different "finishes", or looks to the screen. One side is a high gloss, the other matte. After using it both ways, I've decided that the gloss works better for my eyes. A second nice feature is a little half-circle, thumb-notch in the screen, at the top, that makes it easy and fast to pull the screen off the monitor if you want to share your screen with those around you. When I'm done sharing, I just pop it back into place. This is easy because as I mentioned before, the privacy screen stays in place wonderfully without the need for the tabs that are included.The 3M Privacy Filter -3M PF19 is a product that not only would I purchase again, but did - 4 more of them for just our little department. I've always trusted 3M products, and this item has reinforced that trust.
I love the look of it and the head phones are awesome! (I use them for my laptop as well) However the single AA battery has it's disadvantages, (this could be linked to the fact that I left it on while not using it thereby severly lessening its lifespan) HOWEVER besides that... I love this player!
The price was great and this printer performs very well for myneeds. The color is excellent and the ink cartridges which camewith the printer are lasting a long time considering the amountof printing that I have been doing. Putting in the two inkcartridges is very easy. I wanted a printer that did not havethe five or six cartridge set-up.
I've had this camera since sometime either late 2006 or early 2007, and I couldn't be happier with it, still. I own a Nikon DSLR but this little Canon point-and-shoot goes with me everywhere. Over the past 4+ years it has endured everything - it's been dropped, thrown (accidentally), sat on, spilled on, and even once submerged in water for a full minute... and it STILL works and takes great pictures! It is rare that I find a piece of technology that can withstand my day to day life, but this Canon camera has been my constant sidekick for years without fail.Pros: It's a sturdy little beast that can withstand a lot of unintentional abuse without being bulky and unattractive. It has a great battery life, I almost never charge it, even years later. The pictures come out with gorgeous color quality, much better than most point-and-shoot cameras (Canon as a whole seems to have a good rep for color quality). And it's such an easy to use camera, I've even given it to my technologically-challenged mother to take on trips and she was able to capture some great shots with it. You can use it as a plain old point-and-shoot, where you just press a button and are done with it, or you can play with the manual settings and give it a little more personalization.Cons: I honestly have a hard time thinking up anything bad about this camera. The only issue I've had is with lighting and flash. The flash tends to wash out images, to me, and detracts a little from the color quality. But without the flash, on automatic setting, the camera's "Auto" ISO setting won't pick up enough light and leaves the image grainy. So in darker settings you have to either stick with the flash and risk over-exposed, washed-out pictures, or really know how to play with the manual settings to get just the right exposure for the shot. For the majority of people though, that is a non-issue. Oh, and I do suppose another con could be that the resolution of videos tends to be pretty low unless you're in a very bright setting. But again, a non-issue for the main use of this camera, taking pictures.Overall, I'd recommend this camera to anyone. I know it's not on the market anymore, as Canon has upgraded several times in the intervening years, but if you're looking to buy a used camera to throw in your purse or backpack and take with you for impromptu photo ops, this is the one to get. I hope it hangs tough for another few years before I have to replace it... and when that sad day does come, I'll definitely be getting another Canon.
Great product! Fits everything for my WD My Book 1TB external drive and additional cables. I would recommend this
Great sound quality, very good comfort, I would recommend to others. The price is very good for what you get.
Even after reading the instructions, I was completely baffled as to how to get it to work. Have barely used it. If you're not a hardcore tech-y person, look for something with an easy to use interface. I simply didn't have the patience.
After receiving my coby 1.5 photo keychain, I made many attempts to load the software for my windows xp, nothing worked. I then went to coby's website and downloaded my software from them. It worked great. Please note that when loading your pictures, I was not able to load a few and then go back and reload more. So, I deleted what I already had downloaded, then added all of them together. I works great, pictures are very clear.
A very good consice book. A great help in helping you learn all the great things this camera is capable of. Film cameras are still alive!! Bravo!!
Works as it should, snapped it into my motherboard and has worked like a charm.
I was bought this scanner 2 months ago because of some GREAT comments of this site. But believe me this scanner is ONLY FOR B/W DOCUMENTS or some simple color pictures. Nothing else. The color scanning is terrible. All picturies are in RED, and deep shadows details are missing. Don't buy it for quality color scanning.
Using this enclosure with a Seagate DB35 series drive for Tivo expansion. So far both are working great. Only very minor complaint is that the LED is very bright and lights up 1/2 my room with a blue tint.
Does a great job. I needed a Signal repeater to skip the signal throughout a large area.It does a great job. I never thought it could cover such a large area, but it does.
The capacity of this battery is listed twice, both times as 1400 mAh. This seemed too good to be true. Unfortunately, it is NOT TRUE. The package I got today says 580 mAh. This is 41% (less than half) of the advertised capacity. I'm sending it back. It is an Energizer ER-D120 battery, so whoever put the information on this page (and whoever is responsible for checking the information) messed up. I want a full refund including shipping costs both ways. I can get a true high capacity (800mAh) battery for a little more from a different vendor.
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.
Product arrived in the time promised and the device works perfect!! I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a good router at a low price!
I have been using these for about 3-weeks and really like them. After the initial burn-in period they sound great to my ears. I am not a musician, but they sound very good to my ears. So far no issues with the build quality, while I agree the plug could be a better design. The plug sticks out to far. I was using a pair of JBuds and they sound pretty good for the price. The V-MODA definitely has better sound then the JBuds.The fit is very comfortable and they block out a lot of surrounding sound, but not everything. While ago I brought the Peltor Professional Noise Canceling Earmuff # H10A from Amazon. The V-MODA with the Peltor Earmuff blocks out all of the sound. The Peltor earmuffs have a tight fix, but I have used them on several long airline flights (4 - 5 hours) without discomfort. The advantage of being able to watch a movie on my IPOD and hear the sound track clearly is worth the tight fit. I paid $22.00 for the earmuffs and that beats paying $300 for a Boise headphone.I would give them a 5 stars but I have not used the other high end earbuds to give a fair comparison.
I ordered this cable as I need a longer cable to reposition my PS2. I thought this looked like just what I needed and the quality looked great. I hooked up the cable and as the other reviews state, the the plugs are extremely tight and very hard to get on the the tv jacks. Once I did get everything hooked up, the cable did not work properly. The signal for the sound worked fine but the video signal did not work at all. I tried reconnecting several times to no avail. Ended up returning the product. I wish I had read what others had said before ordering.
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.
mine came with a little blem on it like a wrinkle in the mesh screen . it's close to the the top so i didn't really care much. it also is very difficult to connect and have it stay on. the back connector wont work unless you fold a piece of paper or fabric around the frame first before clamping the pop filter on it. now it works great and looks great. you can definitely get something as good for much cheaper but it wont be this pretty. looks great on the desk and works as expected. worth it especially if you have a blue mic. Itlooks great my Yeti.
This works very well, with a few caveats that keep me from rating it 5 stars and excellent:Issue #1: You have to pay attention to what is behind it and in front of it, even several feet away. Example: I set it up and it worked great. Then I finished unpacking some more books and put them on my bookshelf, several feet from the antenna. It stopped working on a few channels. Took the books back off, it started working again. I had to do some serious repositioning to get it right.Issue #2: I had to spend literally hours finding just the right spot to maximize reception, as well as rearranging various items in the room which were blocking reception. The best compromise I could find is one where all the channels come in perfectly except PBS only works 80% of the time, and Fox only works if I place a long metal ruler on top of the antenna and then take it back off to switch to other channels.The other channels (and Fox with ruler) do come in with digital cable quality and crystal-clear perfect clarity in terms of video/audio--amazingly so actually--so this is a 4 star product in my experience. I'm sure in a different area of town or different city this would get 5 stars from me, but all I have is my personal experience. Regardless, the ability to continue to avoid compensating Comcast for being the worst company in the history of incorporated business is priceless. I live right in the heart of a large city, incidentally, in case that info is helpful to you.
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.
I have had several generations of Panasonic Microwave Ovens. Each Model shows an improvementPanasonic NN-H965WF, 2.2cuft 1250 Watt Sensor Microwave Oven, Whiteover the previous ones.This new Panasonic Sensor Microwave is astonishing simple in its use. By using numbers-the whole cooking process is easily controlled.If one is a newcommer to this Panasonic Oven:: It is very helpful to READ THE MANUAL FIRST-before working with the oven.Cooking times, Cooking features-are all controlled mainly by one large knob-and the use of numbers. Simplicity at it's best.
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.
I bought the 765 primarily for the 10x zoom and the sports mode.It was priced right and the 3rd digital camera I own.The automatic settings are great and in my spare time I try to work with the manual adjustments which are plentiful.For sporting events the continuous mode works well for action, but must be reset if the camera is turned off. You should also have a monopod or tripod when using the zoom.It's not an SLR, but the lag time and features are the next best thing. The C series is being replaced and on line is about the only place you can find this model. Got it in 3-4 days.
Cute tv - very good for the office, but after about 6 months the button to switch between tv &amp; radio stop working. So now I don't have a tv or radio to listen to. Save your money, buy something else.
This has to be one of the greatist products ever 30 Gb. in the palm of your hand. I was dibating between M the the Ipod but after i talk to my friend about his I pod which had mysterusly exploted (no kiding). When i head that i had no more respect for apple and all of there items. NEVER BUY A VIDEO I-POD EVER. I'm never buying any apple thing forever. I hope people will take my advise.
Good speakers for the money. Would be good for someone who wants highs and has woofers for the lows. A good replacement for stock premium speakers. Not good for someone looking for good deep bass. I am pleased with them and would buy these again. Can't beat the price for what you get.
Got this card for my Casio E-125 PocketPC. Fits quite snuggly in the CF slot, but it goes in with a little patience. The drivers out of the box said that it did not work with the &quot;connected device&quot;. So I downloaded the slightly newer driver from the website. The new driver installed and I was able to set the SSID during installation. But the Linksys Wireless CF Control panel doesn't work keeps saying that I'm missing a progam or library. (I've reinstalled numerous times to no avail)I can however connect, so the only access control I can turn on is MAC level from the access point (USR8011). I suspect WEP is setup in the control panel that I can't start on the E-125.Drains the battery significantly as well. Equivalent to running some media playback, and having the screen on all the time (cause that's pretty much what you'll be doing).Connects fast! Maybe a second or two and the card is connected.So it works adequately, I just don't know if I'm missing anything with the lack of WEP.
I can get all my electronic gadgets collected in one place. Makes traveling a lot easier. I'd recommend this case for all iPad owners as well as laptoppers.
I have been using this headset for weeks now while I work out on the treadmill and I couldn't be more pleased. The sound is of high quality and I love being able to hear others without having to remove the headset.
My Norcent DP-220 Dvd came in today. I unpacked it & plugged in the three cordinating colored plugs, put the batteries in the remote & five minutes later I was watching my favorite movies. Works well with my burned back up dvds too. I like it a lot & the price was definately a bargain.
This mouse works smoothly, no glitches. Fits my hand good. We bought 3 of them. I would buy more of this same one.
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 purchased this item for $3 on sale and I still feel cheated. I have the 161 model. It came wth no Usb or software. And the software is currently unavailable for the laptop I'm on (Windows 7). Shouldn't have to put in such effort to use a photo viewer. Flash would be nice. Garbege.
When, after moving a treadmill, I couldn't find the power cord, my first efforts were devoted to locating the manufacturer's website, phone number, mailing address, all the while wringing my hands in despair that my costly, indispensable machine had been rendered worthless due to the loss of a mere power cord, which certainly had to be custom-made to fit the opening designed for it by the makers of this aristocratic device (30 years ago I viewed all owners of treadmills as self-indulgent elitists). But while waiting for a company representative to answer one of my phone calls, it suddenly occurred to me that my father had once purchased a power cord for an old TV set at a hardware store, and with no regard even toward the make of TV.So I looked on Amazon, instantly found something that looked promising (the description "Universal" was admittedly encouraging), and in two days both the treadmill and I were back up and running. The pedestrian exchange (in both senses of the word) would no doubt have proven satisfying to anyone of any age, generation, class, ethnicity or gender, amounting to no less than the discovery of one's autonomy in a world of high-priced experts and "gotcha" specialists. Moreover, how reassuring it is whenever one discovers and comes into possession of the knowledge that previously had no doubt belonged to everyone but your own isolated, "out-of-the-loop," lonely self. I hesitate to say whether the cord was more empowering to me or the treadmill. But don't be shocked if the product delivers what it promises--twice over.[Since writing the above, I've discovered a company (Essential Sounds Products, Inc.) claiming its power cord is "Amazing," "Innovative," "Revolutionary"--that after using it to supply power to, for example, an amplifier, the cord's owner will settle for nothing less ("One listen, and nothing else will do"). This possibility sort of blows my tribute to the universality of the common power cord, but I remain to be sold on the new, revolutionary product. If it converts my television set to "Smell-o-vision" (for those of you old enough to remember) or my kitchen toaster to a turbo-charged forge suitable for alchemy experiments, I'll be persuaded. Return for updates.][Argh. The ESP (the acronym for the manufacturer) power cord begins at well over a hundred and the power strip at five hundred. I smell exploitation of musicians (and gearheads) who, like athletes, are sometimes willing to try anything for that winning edge. Better to buy this Belkin and, if it bothers you, paint it some other color and put an exorbitant price tag on it so people will think it's one of those elitist A.C. cords.]
It has been few weeks since I bought this amaizing product. The sound quality that comes out of the car speaker system is same as you are playing radio. No hassle. Not a hard installation. As soon as I connected my zune via this cable it got recognized and started playing through audio system. I like it a lot. I would recommend everbody who needs this product type.
I bought this GPS for my mom, who continaully gets lost driving. She is not extremely tech savvy, yet she has really enjoyed this model. It is simple to use and perfect for people who don't want a unit with 50,000 features that are hard to understand. The price was very reasonable and it comes with everything you need--mount, car charger, A/C wall adapter.
Easy to set up, works great, just what I needed. The software alone was worth the money.
Looks like Samsung has produced an absolute lemon, sold it for $2000+ and then 2-3 years later when it dies, they do nothing about it. I have had the same problem with the TV powering off and had it repaired 3 times spending over $500. It died AGAIN last week and I decided to contact Samsung. They refuse to do any kind of repair on a CLEARLY defective TV (capacitor issue it seems). Not even a credit to buy another TV. I will NEVER buy a Samsung TV again!
This nice looking CD Tower took almost two hours to assemble because NOTHING fit. The plastic screws had to be widened, and Im going to have to drill larger holes in the little wooden balls to get them to cap off the tower. The product is advertised as "Free from defects...". I wish that were true. Now I know why the product is inexpensive - it's because it's cheap.
I purchased this product so that I could use my laptop and desktop with the same wireless keyboard/mouse and monitor. The initial setup was tricky, in that the scroll lock key wouldn't work properly at first. But after rebooting both computers, everything has worked right.One additional bonus that I found is this. Since I'm using a wireless keyboard/mouse, I only needed to use one USB port on the KVM switch. So, I hooked my webcam (Logitech Communicate STX) to the other one. Now, both of my computers have full webcam and mic capabilities through the KVM switch.
my imac runs really fast. this is in response to the previous review that stated the imac was sluggish and had the spinning wheel. the intel imacs run really slow if the memory isnt upgraded. the standard 512 barely makes email run smoothly. after adding an additional 1g of ram (for a total of 1.5g) everything runs great. it also helps to go for a faster broadband connection. after the memory upgrade (which i did myself for 99 dollars) i have only gotten the waiting wheel a handful of times in the past month.i must also stress that apple has great customer service and the reps all seem to speak english. this is a great computer,
I bought several dozen of this brand of sleeves a few years ago, and I've just had to throw away fifty or sixty discs full of archived files because these products had made them unreadable. Apparently the plastic of the sleeve adheres to the plastic of the disc just enough to cause some sort of chemical reaction which fogs the disc surface, and makes it impossible for my optical drive's lasers to read the info that's stored underneath.I've just laboriously removed all my discs from these sleeves, checked to see if they would mount, and then re-sleeved the survivors in paper sleeves. What a waste!
I purchased this product to be able to extend several devices out to my telescopes. This way I can stay warm in my office while telescope, camera, serial control and a bunch of other things can stay outside.The cable has performed very well. Remember however that this is a USB 1.1 device, so don't expect USB 2.0 bandwidth.The package includes 1 receiver, 1 transmitter and 150ft of UTP cable (I'm mentioning it because its not clear in the description and I ordered it blind).I can run Logitech Webcam Fusion full resolution, easy. I then add a Belkin 4-port unpowered HUB to the remote end. I can run the Webcam, SBIG 2000XM CCD imager and Radioshack USBtoSerial adapter with no problems. All devices run fine all at once. It will no run with a second webcam attached due to bandwidth limitations. When I tried it that way, either 1 or both webcams would lock up. But if I kept it at 1 webcam, no problems.You can load up as many low bandwidth devices as you want, printers, scanners, serial devices and 1 webcam. It won't handle 2 webcams. All devices were powered properly through the USB extender with full 150ft cable when I ran my setup in unpowered mode, although my belkin USB hub provides optional power adapter, I did not need to use it.I'm very happy with the product and recommend it to others. The only improvement is when USB 2.0 extenders start arriving at a down to earth price. I would love to be able to use that second webcam, need it for a different telescope attached to the main scope.
I had to install it as a direct connect and then go back and set up my notebook for wireless printing. But otherwise I think it is a great combo for the price
No issues at all Works very well with my both my Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3! I highly recommend it
From the amount that I have used them, they're good. I haven't had any problems with burning them. Not sure what else you could want.
Oh yeah, you really need one of these!Love the grip, it makes my 400D feel more like the real thing... The added weight and grip, the extra battery, the extra buttons to take photos with the camera tilted on its side - it's all very, very useful and it looks really sexy too!
Purchased my 2nd pair of these headphones because the 1st ones were so awesome but I lost them. Order placed 9-28 headphones delivered 10-1! For about $12 total I can't imagine a better pair of headphones. I use mines mostly for running. My only complaint is while im running they tend to slip a little but to fix that I just wear a headband over them to keep them snug or you can wear them under your hat. Great bass, good overall sound! Extremely lightweight. I won't be buying any other headphones besides these ever!
I really like these headphones! I bought these mainly for running and vigorous exercise. I have other ear-buds, but those constantly fall out of my ears. I guess my ears are too small or something. With these I can run without worrying about them falling out. And to top that, they are also very discreet. You can't really tell I'm wearing headphones or at least you won't realize it at first glance. Also these headphones don't cancel sound out which is perfect. I need to hear my surroundings (I don't want to get run over or something).
I bought this camera as an upgrade to my P10 & P8 sony's, as I was taking a trip to France for a month, and wanted the extended zoom and increased resolution. I just can't get over how much I like this camera. It does everything that I want it to do and more, especially after taking the time to learn the various functions. I used to work as a part time photographer (in college), using up to 3 slr (film based) at a time, and I love the slr formats (and still use the film camera's on occasion). But now, being more of a causal photographer, this thing does everything that the slr did (and more), much easier and more useful. It does have a couple of foibles that one gets used to, such as the right thumb hold being too close to the zoom buttons, but one gets used to that. Also, I would love to have a way to change the settings for a wide angle/zooom/close up lenses faster than through the setup procedures, but its a minor thing that is easy to get used to. You will not go wrong with this camera. As anyone who uses a digital camera, you always wish that you had longer battery life, but batteries are easy to change and having two sets with you on a long day will usually be fine. I have shot about 3,000 pics with this (more or less), almost 2,000 in Europe and never really had any problems that weren't mine using the settings wrong. I love the manual settings to get that special shot. If you travel a lot, I would reccommend getting a 0.45 wide angle lens, it helps if you are one top a mountain and want to get eveything below you.....
This case is well made and well constructed. Best case I've come across as a cellular and iPhone owner.
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.
These are the best option for mailing CD's or DVD's quickly and safely and effortlessly. I would highly recommend them.
These are great speakers, just what I wanted. The one thing I don't like is the poorly designed on/off knob. While it works fine for volume control, you need two hands to turn it off or on. Even though it has ridges, you can't get a good enough grip on it to turn with sufficient force past the on/off point without holding it steady with your other hand, or leaving it mounted or wedged somewhere where it is held from moving (which defeats its portability). Even with this constant inconvenience, I still like them.Update: After poring through other reviews I found suggestions for fixing the slippery knob problem. A little superglue (let it dry!), thin velcro loop strips between the ribs, a rubber band and tape. I tried cutting the end of the little finger of a disposable glove, but that didn't fit snugly enough. I had previously tried a rubber band, but it kept rolling back off the bullet shape. I tried the scotch tape, which does work - you want a strip 1 3/8" long, ideally 1/4" or slightly wider. Then I looked down into my drawer and saw a pen with a cushy gel grip sleeve on it. Push this onto the knob and it works really well. I took it off and sliced a little over 1/4" from the end and stuck that bit on the knob. Mine is clear and looks good.But it's amazing how little friction is really needed to make the on/off turn easily. When I took the tape off I found that just the faint residue (hardly detectable) made it still work for a while, although that wore off. Roughing up the surface with sandpaper might work but I did not try that. Anyway, I hope this helps.
these head phones are as close to the Bose system that I can go.It is about slightl less than 1/3 the price but they do the trick.I am very pleased with my purchase.
Believe it or not, PDA's are a big fad at my middle school (yes, i'm in 6th grade)and I'm the kind of peoson that always has to stay in style, so as soon as 5 people in my grade got a PDA, I had to get one!I surfed the net for hours trying to find a PDA at a low price (I only had 100 dollars to spend) and landed on a gold mine, a Z22 for only 94.89 at Best Buy!As soon as I got my Z22, the first thing I did was turn it on, and thats all you really have to do! Even though it does refuse to turn on RARLY, I have no problem with it! The bright screen is perfect for kids like me, this really is a good value for me! But if you need a PDA that will almost keep track of your life, and if you want to really get technical with it, This one is not for you. It is a cool "Toy" for me that helps me stay organized, and it is extreamly helpful to me.So overall, if you need a PDA just to kinda have fun with and to help you be more organized, get the Z22, I highly reccmond it to anyone!-Kathryn (the tough reviewer!)P.S. Buying some of the PDA Skins and Screen Covers makes the Z22 last longer!
I got two of these turntables right now at home. They are what you expect for the price. The price is irresistible.If you expect high torque, good cartridges, don't bother buying. The Staton 30's have enough torque for the beginners but not for the pros.I give the Stanton 30b's a 2.5/5 on torque, they could've made it alot better. If you need more torque look at the Stanton 80's or Numark TTX's for the pros.This is great for starting and you will enjoy them for along time just like I have. I wouldn't suggest another turntable for the beginners.If you get them you will enjoy them!
My new Mad dog external dvd player/burner is totally awesome. I have had no problems with it, it was easy to install and burns the discs in no time at all. I love it!!!!!
My old surge protector was getting in my way with it's flat design and a mess of cords drapping over it. With this surge protector, I have said good-bye to all of those problems. The shape is what makes this protector so funtional. The sockets aren't all tightly packed and difficult to access. With four on the side and four on top, it's very easy to reach in and unplug or plug in cords without getting tangled up in the others. This is a great product for the design and the funtionality of it. Worth the price.
While I am very happy with the performance of the Belkin N1 USB Wireless adapter, I have been disappointed with the support Belkin offers to customers using Vista.The CD that comes with the product does not include Vista drivers. What's worse, the drivers available on the Belkin internet site are still beta drivers -- and these drivers not only seem to be quite unstable, but they also cause a very irritating sound stuttering issue when playing music, viewing videos or playing games.I have contacted Belkin about the problem three times now over the last few months, and am still waiting for updated Vista drivers that fix the problem. Belkin advertises on their website, that this product is Vista-compatible - in my opinion it is far from it!
Highest quality and great price-point, these network cables (in various lengths) exceeded my expectations! Love the fact that you can choose your colors (I chose BLACK for CAT6) and their snagless design is several grades above what I've come to expect when I see the word "Snagless". There is a piece of rubberized plastic that bends over the spring clip release, so when you're tugging a cable out of a rat's nest of tangled cables, these will come out straight-away and without getting jammed or hung up. Gold! Signal quality appears pristine, network is running blazing fast no issues - glad I opted for these cables. Quality is superb.
Be careful what you order because this company won't take returns. I thought I was being careful but I must have made a mistake somewhere. I wanted to order a hard dust cover for my Numark TTUSB turntable. What I got was a $2 piece of soft vinyl that cost me $25. Company says it doesn't take returns and all sales are final, so I'm stuck with it. Buyer beware!
I purchased the 28 count rack. It's is exactly as advertised. Light, pretty cheap, but does what it is supposed to do.It only came with 2 wall mounting brackets and 2 screws even though there are 4 holes in the mounting frame. I mounted both in the top, the weight of the blu-rays holds the bottom of the unit to the wall fine for me.Grab a drill and it will take you about 5-10 minutes to mark the wall where the holes are, drill the holes, push in the mounting brackets, and screw the unit into the brackets via the frame and screws. Feels sturdy and looks pretty good. FYI I have 2 of them right next to each other as opposed to 1 long 65 count unit.
Years ago had the same headset, The pair i owned had been run over and still kept kicking. The recent pair was sat on and broke.
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.
Creative has removed the AC adapter from the included items, and the only place where Amazon mentions it is in the detailed tech info. I feel cheated.I dont know why Creative would do such a thing.., when all along they were trumpetting the valuse for money vis a vis iPod.
This was not an expensive product, but not worth it even at a low price. It had to be removed every time you pluged in the iPod, and since it issuch a soft rubber it broke very quickly.
Great joystick for the price. Very smooth and accurate and contrary to other reviews I have read, the joystick can be re-calibrated with the enclosed software, so I don't know about these other people so say it can't be calibrated.
We have been able to watch a movie on this player once. Every other time we have attempted to use it, it skips or freezes. We have had nothing but problems with it.
I received this Coby DP-350 photo player item 6/25/2009. It was neatly packaged and as described. BUT "DID NOT" COME WITH THE BLACK LEATHER POUCH, shown in the pictures and descriptions, where ever you see this DP-350 advertised, including Amazon.Clearly false advertising. This handsome leather pouch is one of the reasons I purchased this item. What the heck Coby?? Also I can not play music & view photos at the same time, a feature I would expect to be understood. Coby advertises both music & photo, but not one mentions that you can not view pictures with background music at the same time, even in any of their manuals, they completely duck this issue. Again, What the heck Coby?
We like them alot!! no complaints at all! awesome especially for the price.
The Toshiba Sd-3990 appears to be a replacement for the Toshiba Sd-3980, with the same great feature set, small cosmetic changes, and a reduced MSRP. The picture and sound are both excellent, and the progressive scan via component jacks looks amazing on my 32" Sharp Aquos. It has been very reliable so far (and I've never had a problem with Toshiba products before), and it's played everything I've tried on it. It has all the proven features I wanted, without some of the questionable features found on some more expensive players. It blows away my previous player, which cost me more than this 4 years ago and had half the features at twice the physical size. Plays every Disc I have from Region 2, and 5 Plays PAL on NTSC TV like Charm.Great Buy ++++++++I will give 9.5 out of 10 ++
This item was stolen by security personnel at Miami airport before I had adequate timt to become familar with all the features and to review the video I had taken.
this item works great, came with all the mounting h.w. and cost less from this guy on amazon than I could have found anywhere, awesome!
I have been using the filter for about 6 months now and it works really well. It did take a little getting used to with my eyes and still causes a bit of fatigue if I'm not sitting straight on to the monitor. The installation was pretty easy, I didn't use the little adhesive plastic tabs they sent with the filter. The screen fit right into the frame of the monitor really well so I just put a couple loops of scotch tape behind the corners. Overall a good buy, it really keeps prying eyes off my screen. I have had a few people ask me why I am staring at a blank screen.
To all the reviewers that have complained about channel noises and cutoff, find Gewfbaulin's instructions on how to use the international setting to set the Griffin on 87.9 and then change the setting to U.S. 107.9. Every once in a while, there will be some channel interference in large metropolitan areas (I noticed some as we were passing D.C.), but aside from that, it works perfectly and easily outperforms all the more expensive Belkin models.And it has a built-in USB plug so you can charge your player as you drive.
The radio is exactly what I needed. The one I had for over 10 years finally wore out and I was having a hard time replacing a similar one in the stores. Thanks for being so prompt in shipping it.
But you are wrong. You need to get this one. One of my colleagues had this stool and I ended up sitting on it for a few hours one night while working late. I bought one the next day. It is much more comfortable than it looks and extremely sturdy. Since I have had mine I have tried a few other brands at camping stores, etc. They don't compare at all to this.If you work as a field technician or really anyone that likes to sit down once in a while you need to spend the money and get something nice to sit on. This is it.If nothing else you should buy it just for the manual that comes with it. You'll see why once you buy one.
I compared this product side-by-side withMonster iClean+ ScreenCleanand found them to be similar in almost every respect... except value. CleanDr includes a much larger microfiber cleaning cloth and 8oz of cleaning fluid as opposed to Monster's two 1.52oz bottles of cleaning fluid. Both require a bit of work, but eventually produce a clean, streak-free display. Given that this product includes 5X more cleaning fluid, I think it's a clear winner!
I paid around 20 dollars for it and im very pleased for the quality it has i mean, i didnt wanted to spend 100 dollars or more to get a high quality headphon and for 20 bucks this is great
I knew I wanted to get into digital photography but I knew virtually nothing about it. The expert that reviewed the A20 finished his review with the comment that the A20 should be at or near the top of my list. I purchased the camera about a month ago. It is a gem. The 3X optical zoom gives it the versatility I need to compose most shots. The colors are outstanding, especially the flesh tones that are so important to family pics. The macro mode allowed me to take some stunning floral shots. The digital advantage has allowed me to produce our car clubs monthly newsletter using Microsoft Picture Publisher Gold, with photos of the club members automobiles inserted. I purchased the ACK 600 AC adapter to allow hookup to the PC with no battery concerns. The Canon Zoom Browser software is excellent, downloading is a snap with the USB hookup. If you're looking for a lot of camera for the money, excellent photos, good software, "warm" color, then look no further. I have also enjoyed the direct hookup to the television set using the connector supplied with the camera. I love this camera. Good Luck!
I tried different headsets w/volume controls and none of them gave me the volume I needed.The Inland set did and what's better is, that I have to turn the volume down, on some of the projects that I'm working on, and that's great.The headphones adjust to fit your ears to make them very comfortable.What else can I say.I would recommend them for anyone looking in this price range or any price range.
It works well with my Canon portable printer. I hardly use the printer and sometimes sits for months, yet it prints well and i have not had any problems. I was told that a good cartridge ink helps and i really believe so. The price is very reasonable.
This is an easy camera to use; the controls are workable for large hands. In optimal lighting conditions it takes about 50% of the pictures in usable focus; the exposure is spot on nearly 100% of the time. But, compared with a lesser mp PowerShot, I have far more pictures that I discard. I find little evidence of the image stabilization effect. There is very little shutter lag which is a plus. The optional case is of little use as there is no room for an extra battery or flash card....and you NEED the extra battery. Today the camera simply stopped with no warning other than "replace the battery." There is no read out to tell how much battery power you have. They tell you to charge it before using it, but that's not practical. The movie feature with this is superb with excellent color balance. I love the compact size and probably am expecting too much as I have been using digital SLR's for several years.
Uses AA, so no expensive batteries to replace. Excellent pictures for such a small price. SD card, easily accessible and removable. I've taken mine around the world, no problems with it.
Creative Zen Vision W 60 GB Widescreen Multimedia Player (Black)I am a fulltime worship leader. I use my Zen w for all my mp3 applications with 6 different groups, Videos and photos for many presentations on 2 large screens. Movies at home and on the road. I have never ownerd one unit that does all with so much simplicity. The only negative comment I can make is depending on the conversion video formatt you may have to be patient on download times. I would recomend it to anyone who wants to store alot of info you wont be dissapointed.
It serves its purpose. I'm learning how to care for it because this is our first pool. It is a good size for a first time pool purchase. My kids are having lots of fun with it. I personally don't like public pools, so this is a great way for my children to cool off on hot summer days and even for my husband and myself.
Too bad Fuji can't stick with the compact flash standard.
My Samsung 23" flat screen is only three years old and is no longer working as it should be. I receive audio but no video. After looking on the internet for a solution to the problem I have found a surprising number of Samsung TV owners with the same problem. It seems that Samsung will not repair the televisions after the warranty has expired. I'm hoping for a class-action lawsuit to remedy this common problem. Avoid Samsung if you want a long-lasting flat screen tv.
I recieved this printer for Christmas and I have to tell you this is the best printer I have ever used!It took me longer to take it out of the box than it took to set it up. No joke. I find it to print slow but that is not a big deal with me. The print quality is amzing. I have to admit I was extremely skeptical when people told me that the picture quality was as good as pictures from a normal camera.Printers take up lot of think though. I must say the ink is not cheap. I don't print pictures that often becuase of the ink price. But honestly you could not tell the difference between something printed on this printer and a normal photo. The only possible upgrade I could think for this printer is borderless prints. It looks very cool too but it's a bit bulky. It is like a computer. It actually asks you questions while you print stuff. Don't pay 300.00 bucks for it. Buy it off Ebay.com. That is where my family got it. We payed 130.00 dollars for it and that it with shipping. Great deal. It was not refurbished either. It was brand new. Even came with a printer cable too. They have plenty left on there so go get one. One of the best computer purchases of my life. Setup was extremely easy! You can plug it in via printer cable or usb! It comes with the usb cord. I am using it via usb. When I plugged it in Windows XP automatically detected it asnd installed it. No software or anything! Guys buy it!You won't regret it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
I bought these for my step daughter to use with an iPod and other electronics. She says she loves them and so far they have held up to the daily abuse she puts them through. Ya Sony!
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've had my 10GB iPod for a day now. It's an amazing little device. Plugged it into my PC, and within minutes I had 1,300 songs on it, and a few large files with room for plenty more. Transfering the files to a friends computer was a snap, and listening to it in my car, on a tape adapter it sounds better than my MP3 CD Player. The dial and general control of everything is weird for the first few minutes of use, but after just a few hours I had no problems controlling it without having to even look at the screen. If you're looking for an amazing MP3 Player, go for the iPod. The fact that it can be used as a firewire hard drive is extremely convenient and it just sounds so good.
An excellent PDA, with great features. Built in camera has been very useful. Had a question regarding the eBooks application and sent an email to Viewsonic. Received a useful answer within a few hours ON A SUNDAY NO LESS! Very Impressive customer service. Altogether a great value.
I bought this merely to print black and white tax forms. It did that fine, although the ink cartridge got used up very quickly just printing the test pages everytime the machine got powered on. Nobody was able to tell me how stop this behavior.The real problem arouse when I had to restore my machine. The restore point did not have the HP all in one software loaded. The printer would not work as the software would not download again after the restore. HP support in India gave me dozens of things to try in various order, none of which worked.The printer is now junk because it cannot plug and play or download the software. The machine is like new, but will not work after the restore.I won't ever buy an HP printer again after this experience.
You simply can't find better headphones for the money. The SR-60s blow away everything else in the under $100 market, and give plenty of headphones that cost more than $100 a good run for their money as well. Their closest challenger are Grado's own SR-80s at $100.The SR-60s, and Grado headphones in general, have a more visceral sound to them than most other headphones. Sennheisers have a tendency to provide too wide of a soundstage and make it very noticable that you're listening to a recording, whereas Grado headphones make it sound like the instruments are being played mere feet from where you're sitting.The only complaint I have about them is that they could be more comfortable. That's where Sennheisers, AKG and others really shine in comparison to Grados. Most of them are circumaural, whereas Grados are all supraaural, so they sit directly on your ears, rather than around your ears. But the sound is so much better as a result. It's completely worth it. Take a break every hour or two and they won't bother you a bit.The SR-60s' audio fidelity is unmatched by anything close to their price range. I highly recommend them.
I bought this printer to replace a 5 year old All-in-One HP. I uninstalled the old driverts first even though the software didn't mention it, I knew it was a good idea. The install went good on 2 PC's but hung on the MAC. The only problem is as a Network device, Some things don't work-I can not check the Ink level via the ToolBox. But can via Web I/F. HP tech was slow, I started telling him the answers to his statements to speed things up. I asked him if there was a known problem when using it over the network and he started to say No, then maybe, then yes after 30 minutes. Scanning s fine even on wireless computer, I just wish there support would give a straight answer the first time and stop wasting my time.
Best speakers out there. RockFord Fosgate never disappoints. These speakers rock, are loud and crystal clear at any volume!!!!!!!!! Had them for 3yrs now and still no problems..
The mount sticks well to the windshield when you lock it in place. I felt like I was going to break it while snapping the handset holder onto the suction cup + arm, but it locked into place without exploding. Overall it's a good product that holds my G1 in place and can rotate and adjust to accommodate other devices such as my PSP. For $9, it's a great value. My only complaint is that it makes a vibrating sound when there's nothing in it, but hey, it's just lonely :).
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"
I like sound quality and the ability to adjust sound. I had tried another product which did not have a volume control on the headset. Additionally, I like the fact that there are no rechargeable stations and the unit works off Duracell batteries. And for the price, you cant be it. If your looking for best quality while listening, I would not recommend these. But for me, the unit is just what I was looking for.
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.
Presto makes the best pressure cookers and has for years. On top of that it is made in the USA.
This was an awsome purchase. It arrived fast and we had it put together in less than an hour and were roasting marshmallows in the back yard. It is well made and very sturdy! Love the deep 12.5 depth of the pit. Our fires are pretty due to the cut outs of moons and stars and very warm and inviting. We have had 2 big parties so far with 20 something people and they all ask where we got our fire pit.. Thanks Amazon
I do not like the way the merchandise is packaged because it is very inconvenient to use. I will not recommend to other.
Let me begin by saying that when these bad boys were fully functional, they were amazing. I'm no sound expert, but the bass was bumpin' (when I was listening to electronica and house like daft punk and justice), yet songs with a lot of treble (like"Last Nite" by the Strokes") sounded exceptional as well.That is... while these stupid things worked.Two months into buying them, I get them out of my pocket only to discover that the left earbud stopped working. I tried contacting V-Moda but gave up, cause I ended up losing the earphones haha.Seriously though, if you enjoy wasting 35 dollars on a product that will work well... for 2 months.. then go ahead.I am not alone in saying these things can and will break. Many other reviews here agree with me, so do yourself a favor music lovers. Look elsewhere and buy yourself another pair of more durable earphones. You deserve it.
I originally picked this up for my monopod thinking it would make life easier, but the lack of adjustment sent me after a giottos ball head instead. The base of this is a little bulky but the locking mechanism works great. For the price it's a decent product.
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 is not a Sony brand charger, if that matters to you. Also the photo is not what it looks like. I don't care. This charger works great to charge my son's PSP really quickly, and the price was low. We never leave the PSP charging longer than it needs to prevent the damage many people claim results from using off brand chargers.
Fine case for the money, but far too big for the Olympus Stylus digital cameras.
If you're looking for holster-style belt clip for your iPhone, look no further. The DLO Holster works great, and feels great, too. (My first case with belt clip was from Speck, which dug uncomfortably into my side.) There is also a cutout to allow moving the iPhone from holster to hand and back again without unplugging the headset; very handy if you need to look at the display while talking on the phone or listening to music.
it is great and the best printer i have ever had and better then the first one i hadthanksbruce planehpn@aol.com
This item was sent to a correctional facility and since it was the wrong item it was thrown out. So not only am I out the ten dollars but the person I sent it to didn't get what he needed.
If you are looking for one lens for your D-SLR this is the one to purchase.Image quality is excellent except (as usual) at extremes of focal length. The IS works very well and really does allow you to shoot at least 1 and often 2 stops higher. It is larger and significantly heavier than the kit lens but after a few days you don't really notice it. As others have noted the lens does extend under its own weight when carried on a neck strap but it does quickly snap back wnen needed.As an amatuer photographer I don't see any need to purchase any other lenses in thes focal range.
The box says it can act as a repeater with your existing network, however it is only compatable with other linksys routers and access points, a completely unnessecary restriction if you know anything about wireless networks. They use standard frequencies and languages, the only reason it would only work with certain routers is that linksys specifically wrote the firmware that way to force you to buy more of their products.This wouldn't suck so much if it said so ANYWHERE on the box, but it doesn't say it until you've installed the device and connect to configure it, then you get a small warning at the bottom of the menu that it will only work with their other products.
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.
This scanner was shipped to me without an installation disk. I contacted the seller and requested a disk. The seller promised to mail the disk. A week went by. I again contacted the seller. The seller insisted that he had mailed the disk. Frustrated, I contacted Amazon to asked for instructions on obtaining a refund. Amazon informed me that I would have to contact the seller, but supplied no contact information. I threw the scanner into the dumpster. Last week, the postoffice informed me they were holding a postage due item. It was the missing disk, mailed without sufficient postage. Incompetence personified.
First the good news: After a long time of trying different things and messing with it to no end, I finally got it to work and played with it for a while.Not a glowing recommendation, is it? The bad news is, the video quality was horrible and unless I sat in a completely lit room with many lamps and bulbs pointing directly at me it was hard for even my mom to recognize me. A couple of times I chatted with family on it, I being the only end with the video transmitting capabilities, and the output was just irregular and ... well, disappointing.It was fun while it lasted.
I picked this up so that my 11 year old could carry it with him when he goes out to play in the neighborhood. Whether he is outside or in a friend's house the communication between us is crystal clear. The radio is small enough to fit in his pocket or can be clipped to a belt. I don't have to wonder where he is or how he's doing anymore. I can find out in a second. I suspect the neighbors appreciate my not having to yell out the doors and windows for my son anymore or having to call their houses to see if he's there. My son likes not having to ask to use a phone and not having to run home with a quick question. We are very pleased with this purchase and feel it was worth every penny.
After my COWON iAudio X5L 30 GB broke, I decided to go with something new for an MP3 player, and after sufficient research, I read that Creative Zen Vision:M was the best player on the market, even rated "best in show" by CNet. However, after receiving the thing, despite it's beautiful display - the sound quality is HORRIBLE...even if you play with the Custom EQ the bass is lacking, if you turn bass boost on the sound gets distorted, and no special effects or surround sound options are available.Do not buy this product...the beauty of it may be nice but is a superficial reason to purchase a player. At the end of the day, you want the player to sound great and function well. Go with the COWON iAudio X5L 30 GB, which has 35-hour battery and THE best sound quality of all the currently available MP3 players on the Net.
I just bought these for my office at work (to the chagrin of my neighboring co-workers). Plugged them in and started playing my favorite epic movie/game soundtracks and everything sounded phenomenal. My coworkers were stopping by to check just what the heck was going on since it was so loud and lush in sound. I have to keep the sub at its lowest setting as not to annoy the next door co-workers since it is so powerful.I like that it has a tweeter horn (whatever they are called) because you can have clear sound even at the lowest volume settings. For some reason on other speakers you lose sound clarity when you have them at really low volumes.So great highs, med and low frequencies at all volume settings.Only con is that the power switch in on the sub, but no biggie I just turn it off as I leave the office.Great highly recommended speakers but might be way of an overkill for an office setting.
The exilim series is a GOOD one from casio. It's best feature is it's weight and size IF that's important to you -- it is to me in this case. If you need more weight in a camera to feel comfortable, this may not be for you. The pix are as good as most cameras that size, the sexy black is a show stopper, but 10 pixels??? How much is too much? You won't be disappointed with this camera.
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.
The Iphone is the most popular cell phone, and the microphone does not work with this cord:(This should be clearly posted, and not doing so is deceptive. I will not order anything from AZ Geek Store in the future :(
After many years in the recording industry, I have a difficult time wearing regular headphones, as they bother my sensitive head. So, I've been on the search for an earbud style type of headphone that were both musical and comfortable. With many a false start with other brands of earbuds, I came across the 'bass freq's'.After a relatively short burn-in period, these headphones really began to sound wonderful. Good tight bass (but not overpowering), crisp highs and balanced mids. They sound good on all types of music but really shine with genres of music that contain good acoustic or electronic bass.They were so good, that I thought I was hearing things. So, I pulled out my $300 pair other earbud style of headphone to do some side by side analysis. To my surprise, the bass freq's sounded better than my so-called state of the art ear buds. They are so good, that I rarely use any of my other headphones that I have.Since my first purchase, I have gotten a 2nd pair just in case anything happens to my original pair. All I have to say is that these earbuds are amazing for how little they cost.
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..
I like the sound from it but it hurts my ears. It is bulky too. I would buy something else.
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.
I bought this item for my boyfriend's birthday, so I had to wait until he opened his gift so I could see this product. He loved it, absolutely loved it!It arrived on time, and to be honest, it's larger than expected, it came with so many appliances, and it was really easy to assemble. We saw a few stars, but we couldn't see the moon, it was full the day we try it.If you're starting in astronomy, I would recomend this telescope, it's a very complete product and has good quality, for this price I really doubt I could find something similar, plus, you can buy more accesories that adapt to it, I find that quite useful.Great buy, my boyfriend was really happy -still is- so it was worth the waiting.
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.
Overall, outstanding sound for the price. Also, good in-the-ear fit. Wish it had a clip, but not a big deal.
Product worked fine when wired up into my network (although I didn't try a playlist to see if it had the 10 song problem or not) and even played Internet Radio when it connected to my neighbor's wireless network accidentally. But the device absolutely refused to see my Adaptec Wireless Access Point. Every other wireless device I've had in the house sees it no problem. Not this thing. Worked with tech support, no dice. On my own before I called them, I tried upgrading firmware, changing the settings many times, I even opened up my access point every which way (security off, etc.). The WMLS11B never saw my SSID in its Site Survey (although it did pick up a neighbor's from about 150-200 feet away.) Sent back this morning.
I've had this camera a little over a year. My daughter took it on a trip and the very moment she went to use it the lens barrel got stuck in the open position. My older SD200 also gave a "E18" error and stopped functioning. I called a local camera repair. They said it would take 3 weeks and $50-80USD to fix it.
This is the 2nd 3M privacy filter I have bought in the last 3 years and is for my new laptop. I do a lot of traveling for work, which is the main reason I use the privacy filter. The filter works as advertised, however it would be nice if the blocking angle was a little tighter. Someone sitting right next to you can still see a little of your screen until they move about 45 degrees off to the side. The only other issue I have with it is the price. I bought this for about $45, which I think is ridiculous for a sheet of plastic, but I guess that's what we're stuck with considering there are no other similar products from competitors yet.
These earbuds prompted me to do something I've never done in my life; turn directly around to the store from which I bought them and return them on the spot. I only needed to listen for 90 seconds to confirm that these were the world's worst sounding earbuds not sold under the name "Coby" or "Jwin."I replaced these with Sony MDR-EX51LP "High Performance" headphones. I must say that while they cost nearly twice what the Maxells cost, the difference was so wholy palpable that I have no regrets whatsoever. I also recommend the JVC "Marshmallow" earbuds, which are surprisingly well made.DO NOT purchase these earbuds. They are as bad as they come.
As far as External Burners go, this is the best one I've seen. I previously had a Philips burner with so many problems that it took 5 years off of my life. I also bought a Plextor drive that wouldn't even work. However, this burner is so free from problems and fast that I have nothing bad to say about it. Do make sure that your computer is equipped with USB 2.0 though, or else you won't be able to get the 16X speed. For laptop users, I recommend a PCMCIA USB 2.0 Card. The software enclosed with the burner will do the basic stuff, however it doesn't have any bells and whistles with it. I would recommend using the ultra-popular Easy CD Creator or the registered version of MusicMatch Jukebox, with its great Volume Leveller feature. However, this burner will certainly keep you happy and sane, unlike many others.
The calculator colors are very gaudy, however the display is very bad and you can execute operations with big numbers.
This sounds like bragging, but I really like my DVD405, purchased yesterday. I have done research on DVD camcorders for a while and initially planned to buy DVD403, but as soon as I heared about 405, I held off my purchase and waited until 405 came out yesterday.Comparing with my old Hi 8 Canon camcorder, DVD405 is so much better: resolution, color, sound, ease of use. Ease of use deserves 6 star. I quickly filmed a bunch of indoor scences using a DVD-RW disk, and I was able to copy it to a regular sized 4.7 GB DVD-R, reformat and reuse my DVD-RW, all in half and hour. Nothing tricky about it.As you can tell, I am not a video expert and don't demand a lot. But this is precisely what DVD405 is for: people who want to have quality video but don't want to bother with all those technicality or to invest tons of time editing clips.
i recieved this as a gift for my mother in law who is an avid golfer. i should have checked it more closely. When she tried to use it, it didnt work... no problem we thought, we will just get some new batteries.. no big deal... well, yes, actually - BIG deal since everything on the inside of the machine is corroded and doesnt work with the new batteries either
good product, but I damaged the packaging and couldn't return it. I mistakenly bought this incorrectly for a computer I was trying to make run faster. Gave it away and the person said it worked very well.
I bought this printer over 5 years ago and it still works great. It prints well on photo paper or plain paper. I havent had any of the problems that i read about in other reviews(i.e. paper jams, crooked printing, etc.) it works better than my 3 in 1 Canon printer that was also a scanner and fax machine. no complaints.
WOW, that is about all I can say about this device. I cache and love it. On several caches here in Las Vegas the description will say you will loose signal, not with this baby. I was very surprised. And boy is it accurate. This is my first unit I will admit but I am sooooo happy with it. Truly a great product.!
I was a bit unsure of the product when I started looking at the reviews. This turned out to be exactly what I wanted. The gold screen looks good, and does a great job keeping unwanted eyes off the screen. I wound up just overlaying the screen directly to my monitor without the sticky holders. It works great, and I would get this product again if I needed it.
When it works, this system is great. It just doesn't work very often. I purchased mine in December 2002, and began to have trouble by May 2003. Since then it has been in the shop five times. The dvd player crashes often, won't open, hurls discs off the tray scratching them severely...the receiver is even worse. Twice in the last 18 months, the sound goes out completely. Absolutely no signal to the speakers. The service centers are a rip-off, one guy charged me seventy bucks to just look at the thing, then told me it would cost three hundred to fix it. yeah, right...I looked for one on ebay, and trust me, do NOT buy this thing used, or you will wind up with one that doesn't play sound. These manufacturers need to get the message that assembling this junk in third world countries and trying to sell it here as high quality stuff is a crime.
JBL Duet Speakers, WhiteI wanted to buy a pair of speakers for my new MAC BOOK which is awesome but, unfortunately, the sound system needs to be improved. Anyhow, when viewing DVD's it was a bit low on the sound. I went into the reviews on the JBL Duet Speakers, white and since there were so many positive reviews, I decided to purchase them. Someone even reviewed "go to Amazon, they are cheaper." I did and love them. For the price they are sturdy and have a great sound. When I'm cooking I hook up my ipod and listen to my own created music. Love it!!!
Seeing all of the great reviews and getting these recommended by a friend, I decided to buy them. I was very disappointed when i plugged them in and listened to them. There is almost no bass on these headphones.These headphones have very good treble tones and you can hear every detail of what you are listening to. They are also comfortable. But there is very very weak bass. This was the case when plugging them into my computer, my turntables, and my guitar amp (even while i was playing a bass with the bass knob all the way up and everything else down), so I think I have to blame it on the headphones.i will be returning these headphones and looking for a new pair.
Bose Wave Music System - Platinum WhiteThe Bose Wave Radio is a joy from the first instance of approaching the opening of the normally dreaded packing. There were no extra fillers in the compact box which opened without the usual hacking, tearing and #@*+# and the radio lifted easily, with the supplemental features in full view.THEN--a simple user friendly setup which resulted in glorious sound! The design of the radio is superb, resting on a small table and adding class to my hum-drum life. This well designed, well researched product is a tribute to the Bose company. Thank you, Granny Dee, San Diego, California
While the Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones have an appealing look (c'mon, that's why you want them...I was duped as well!) there is an inherent flaw in the quality of the construction. The casings around the 'swivel cup' WILL eventually crack rendering the headphones useless (do a quick online search and you will see how many consumers have complained about this exact problem). I have used mine for home listening purposes which should be well within what Sony would consider normal 'wear and tear'. Despite the fact that the cheap design is a common complaint, Sony will charge you $78.65 to exchange your useless headphones with a 'refurbished' pair...this on top of the original $150!I sincerely hope this review will save other consumers from throwing their money down the drain. Do yourself a favor and invest your money in a product that will last!
Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo HeadphonesI've gone through three or four pairs of these. The frames are durable, but I drop them a lot/yank on the cord a lot and eventually a wire comes loose or something. They've fared a lot better than many pairs of headphones I've used. I'm pretty rough on headphones. Normally when something breaks I think it's time to try a different brand, but I like these, and I love the extra-long cable.They're comfortable, but bulky. The long cable is really nice (though also results in me accidentally yanking them off the desk when it wraps around my foot). I like the sound quality.(I just noticed that the price has nearly doubled since I last bought a pair. I may try something else next time these die.)
I have had this lens twice. I am a semi-pro photographer that doesn't have $1000 to spend on a lens. So after much research I went with the sigma. The first one I had worked flawlessly, but I broke it... re-ordered it and I still have my second one. I've had it for about 2 years. over 5,000 pictures or more and I can't tell the difference between it and a Canon L lens I use from work. I will say the ONLY con of this lens is that it is not built as well as the Canon L lens and the zooming isn't as smooth... but.. I don't plan on changing over any time soon. I am looking for the image quality and relatively sturdy lens. Sigma pulls this off great. Other than a little bit of a stiff zoom the lens is perfect. image quality as I said is just as good as the Canon L series, trust me I know. I have taken over 40,000 pictures. There isn't any difference.. and if there is it isn't worth double the price for a canon L series. Sigma is awesome. keep it up.
I've got a pretty old Compaq Presario X1000 series laptop that still barely runs but thanks to this device I was able to use it to charge my laptop. The part of the laptop that the charger goes into the laptop broke on me and didn't allow me to charge it. So after taking it to a local shop that charged me over $100, it broke again a couple of months later. Furiously I searched online for a better solution and ran into this. It attaches to the underside of your laptop and features extra usb ports and a bunch of other connections that I have no use for. So if your laptop won't charge, try this or a device like this (depending on your manufacture compatibility) and see if will work for you as it did with me.Pros: Gives you the ability to charge your laptop if the original piece is broken, many other extra connections (like 2 usb ports)Cons: None.Overall: * * * * * 5 / 5 * * * * *
Seller was fast and accurate. Received the otem post haste and it works great. A+
I've had this camera since 2002 and still love it. I found it to be extremely user friendly and it takes great pics. This is the fourth digital camera I have owned and the best so far. If you purchase the dock you can do a one touch transfer which saves the battery life. It also recharges the battery. If you purchase a lithium battery it lasts a really long time.The only problem I've had is the outdoor "scenic" night pictures could be a bit clearer. I was able to get decent ones by using the pas mode at 400 iso and stabilizing the camera with a large fixed object (I don't have a tripod). Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone looking to take decent pics without a lot of fuss.
Love my new shuffle, it is exactly as described. Small enough to fit in my pocket on the way to the gym, clicks right onto my shirt so it's not in the way....much better than the armband. Holds enough music and plenty of battery life to get in a good workout. Sound quality is excellent, easy to download songs...and on top of all that , it's darn cute! I love it!
I've been wanting a good set of noise-cancelling headphones for a long time. I tend to over-research "expensive" products before I buy them. So I read a lot of reviews on these ATH-ANC7 headphones and concluded that these headphones were worth buying. I am glad I did. I took them on a airplane trip, where their value was proven to me firsthand. I just could not see paying $300-$350 for the Bose products. I have the say that these headphones have got to be the best value for the dollar anywhere. The noise-reduction was better than I anticipated. Jet engine hum was virtually eliminated and made the trip so much more enjoyable. I wouldrecommend these because they do the job, are of high quality, and pretty affordable. I much prefer the around-the-ear variety, so these truly exceeded my expectations. Tremendous value!
I used these labels to identify the people on old wedding photographs. I printed the labels with a border and applied it to the mat board. They look very professional. Most stores can't carry all the colors available. Amazon made it very easy to see everything that was available and the shipping was very quick.
I ordered this camera from Adorama Camera in NY via a link in Amazon.com. Adorama did not send this item, as it was at a very good price. They claim it was a mistake in the posting on Amazon, they would not fufill the order and their customer service was extremely rude.
Just got my scanner....Set up a breeze, yeah, as easy as 1.2.3. Not sure if it's my computer with xp, canon's cd, or am I just getting good at this. Scanned in a minute a collage of some pictures I had and they came out perfect... Had a big clumbsy scanner years ago that would never work so I sent it back. This Canon scanner is sweet. I'd give it a 10.
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.
I'll list my pros and cons:Pros:-Great radio reception.-Can be programmed to turn on, record radio, then turn off. That's the main reason I bought it.-Can do line-in MP3 recording-Has a detachable MP3 player.-Great speaker for unit it's size.-If you use rechargable batteries (AA size), they can be recharged in the unit.Cons:-The user manual is awful. For several of the functions it "put me in the ballpark" but I had to figure out the rest myself. Very frustrating. An owner's manual shouldn't be so bad.-The programmed radio recording doesn't give you as much time as the Pogo. Your only given three recording slots and each goes 99 minutes maximum for a total of 297 minutes. The Pogo can record all day long if you have a huge SD memory card and a low memory record setting.-Memory of MP3 player is small and there is no expansion slot.-Programming the unit for auto turn on and record is clumsy and can be frustrating.Other issues:I have had the MP3 player hang up on me. I had to format it with the computer's built in software to get it to work again. Since then it hasn't had a problem. (The included disk is almost worthless!)If you import your own frequencies by editting the FREQ.TXT off the desk, make sure you chop off the notes from the bottom of the text or it won't work. The manual doesn't tell you this. I like how you can load up your own frequencies with your own ID's for each.Keep in mind that there is difference in short press and long press for the radio on/off button. Long press off keeps the radio on but shuts off the screen.In summary: If your impatient then I don't recommend this unit as the user manual is terrible. If you're patient and like to fiddle with things then eventually you'll figure this unit out and will be able to enjoy it. I'm glad I made the purchase.
This was my favorite lens till it started to get all my pictures blury for no reason. It has good light thought.
True audiophiles have the in-depth, crazy reviews down, so I'm writing from the average joe's perspective.I think the product works great. Comfy, adjustable fit, amazing sound quality. Also, looks really clean and chic. No need to invest in overpriced crap like beats or whatnot. Sennheiser is the way to go. Great way to keep your ears warm in the winter months too :P
Received package in great condition. Installed new product in my laptop and with no further effort on my part it was done. Computer shows a significant improvement in speed compared to the one gig that was in the computer. 5 Stars
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.
This is the best price for performance comes with fan and 3 years warranty.Works great along with Radeon 9600 XT
This is what I needed. I use to carry the GPS in many ways not fixed at my car and was very exposed to shocks and dust.With the cover I'm sure that the screen will be high protected.
The headset requires a sound card that supplies phantom power to the microphone or an additional power supply to be purchased from Labtec. Nothing on the packaging mentions this requirement! None of the 4 computers in my home office were compatible with the Axis-502 headset and the Labtec website offers a very limited FAQ list with very vague answers. The boom mic on mine is floppy and will not stay in place during use.
An excellent product. It easily supports the 30-lb TV (Olevia) I installed. Needing single stud for installation makes location very flexible and the articulating arm allows for plenty of positioning options. Solid, sturdy construction. The only downside for me was getting the screws into the wall stud, even after pre-drilling. The large screws supplied are Phillips head and require a tremendous amount of torque to tighten. It's possible to strip the head if care isn't used. Was almost forced to substitute the screws for ones with a nut head, so a wrench can be used to tighten.
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.
I have been exceptionally pleased with the quality of prints and service from Ofoto. Pictures arrive within a couple of days of ordering! The prices are about the best that I have found anywhere. I have recommended Ofoto to all my friends who have digital cameras. It is definitely a 5+ star site!
I bought this for my mom's birthday and she loves it. She can be pretty picky so we all have a certain amount of fear when it comes to selecting gifts for her. Every time I talk to her now, she tells me how much she is enjoying it and that the sound is incredible. I haven't listened to it personally yet, but if she likes it, others will too.
After about 200 pages, this toner cartridge started printing gray stripes down the center of each page. Since more than 30 days have passed since I received the order, I'm not sure I can return it. Think twice about buying a toner cartridge or similar product...
I like the idea but have had several problems getting the live tv tuner to work. I would recomend an internal card if possible.
Only thing that could improve is making them more durable. This is my third pair and they are good for a year each until the cord deteriorates or they short out (but I take mine to the gym 5x a week so I'm very hard on them). Great value. They sound as good as $350 buds.
I received the item in four days. It works perfectly and I am more than satisfied with this purchase. This seller is HIGHLY recommended.
No problems, great picture, Easy to use. I hooked it up from my laptop to my (Samsung LCD) TV and have had no problems. It's a long cable so it's great if you want to move around with it. I played some movies off my laptop and the picture was sharp and clear.
It's just simply a great all round value.The 2100US is more than fast enough with an Intel Celeron 1.6 processor and a handy 256 MB of the better DDR SDRAM memory. It's pretty quick and very easy to use out of the box as well, with Windows XP installed. And it will also run Linux and Redhat 7.3 ... and all the other relevant applications that I can think of! Who needs more than this? Perhaps only big time, state of the art, latest gamer types, running extremely high speed complex 3D grahics. Try this notebook computer out. IMHO, you will love it! I sure do!
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 bought this to go with the laptop sleeve. It has pockets inside and is pictured holding what looks like a mac laptop charger of some sort. It doesn't really fit the charger for my macbook well. I have to put the power brick part in one pocket and the rest of the cord wound between two other pockets. Unless your laptop's power brick is exceedingly small, I don't recommend this bag for it. Buy the lunch bag instead. I ended up using this bag for cosmetics and toiletries when I travel.
I've read some reviews for this product; and in general reviewers who give this product a low rating must struggle with setting the time on their VCR's (yes the phrase is somewhat antiquated now)Simple iTunes interface - want a song on your iPod? drag, drop, done.I like the durability of this product, it's sleek, it's small - a bit easy to lose, but it's a double edged sword when it comes to all of this modern micro-technologies.I get 15 hours out of this player on a single charge - more than enough time for me; charging is a snap, it just sits right on it's little dock. Plug it in, go to bed - wake up, grab, and go - you have 15 hours of decent quality music (I'd say an 8 out of 10 quality-wise)If you have trouble understanding the basics of iTunes and creating playlists - then go back to CD's - when it comes to MP3 players iPod + iTunes is the easiest way to go.
These headphones are great headphones. There are 4 types of headphones: earbuds, in ear canal headphones, over ear, and canalbuds. These are canalbuds, comfortable but inside the ear. They have the hi quality of the in ear canals, but do not hurt. These headphones have great bass, but are also just really good.Pros:1. They look awesome. I have the red and black ones and they are stunning.2. They are small, superportable, and not like the huge super clunky Bose headphones. I would not want to be seen in Bose headphones.3. They cancel some noise, not as well as the Bose ones, but really well.4. Awesome sound comes from these, from classical to metal and everything in between.Cons:1. These headphones are only really great if you're just walking around, in a bus/work, or lounging around the house. But if you want to work out, these are not the type you want as they slip out. If you're not working out, they stay in no matter what your position is, but the sweat makes them slip out.2. To some people this won't matter, but: the jack is straight, not L shaped, so you can't plug this into your iPod and just wrap it around or it will break, you have to unplug them and wrap the jack around the iPod too. This is annoying. It seems small, but it can really hurt if not taken care of. The headphone part is really durable, but the jack is not. Because the jack sticks out instead of following the body, it makes it easier to break them. This is the only reason these are not 5 star.Verdict: Great quality, but only get them if you will take care of them.
The look of complete serenity on the simple face of a sleeping newborn. The smell of freshly brewed, newly ground, free-trade organic coffee awakening you on a Sunday morn. The taste of sweet syrup, recently spewed forth from a glorious sugar maple, atop a heap of buttery pancakes. The feel of a solitary snowflake coming to its final resting place on the tip of your nose as you stand in the midst of a vast, wintery meadow. What else could possibly be on par with these other sensory experiences you ask? The sound of climactic ecstasy which exudes forth from the innards of the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable housed within taut blue and black patterned covering.A review of this product is difficult as there are no words to truly describe the effects of the AKDL1 on the human being. The only proven method is to order this product and experience it yourself. You say "$500 is too high a price for a cable". I say "can you put a price on perfection?" It is also a dedicated link cable, therefore justifying the price by itself. I stated earlier that there are no words to describe this product, however, if I was told I needed to use one word to describe the AKDL1 or risk living the rest of my life without its presence, I would use this word: Audiblivocalphonismic.Whilst listening to the sound of new life from the AKDL1 fill the room, I began to ponder "what else could this group known as Denon have in store for us?" I looked more carefully into their name for clues. I discovered by reversing the name Denon it became noned or No, Ned. By "No" they obviously mean "YES!"; by "Ned"? I don't know. Perhaps Ned was an influential figure in the life of the inventor. Thus far I have not been able to locate any secret messages within "AKDL1", but my search continues.One day another product will come along and dethrone the AKDL1 as the greatest product ever invented, and when that happens I only hope that my great-great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren cherish that day as much as the day on which I received the AKDL1, which was delivered promptly with no shipping issues by the way.A final note to the reader(s) of this review: I am partially deaf in both ears so your listening experience may differ greatly from mine. Thank you.
I bought these Speakers to replace my old ones and I have to say these are the Best speakers I've every bought. Plus the Price is low and the shipping is fast. 5/5 stars and a Guarantee that you won't be disappointed.
My audiologist recommended that I look into T-Coil adapters for my hearings aids. This product has changed my life. I'm not affraid of the phone any longer. The phone plays right through my hearing aids. There is even a dual product that I use for phone calls and for my iPod. First I was deaf, and now I can hear!! (on the phone) An amazing little device. I've bought several for friends that have the same problem, and they are just as pleased. Good going NoiZfree !! Bill L
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.
I went all out. Never owned dvd player or high definition tv. I did a lot of research online and this toshiba had the most features for the money plus for future benefit will play dvd-r. someday we can record things and this unit will be able to play it. My tv is the panasonic hx36 which is 4:3 aspect ratio (regular square tv) BUT man what a picture even with out hdtv signal it makes regular cable and dvd picture impeccable. NOW for my question when i swith from progressive to interlace with the remote (you can do this if the switch on back of unit is set to progressive) you can judge the picture between interlace versus progressive very quickly......there is NO difference...both pictures are impeccable sharp and like no other. SO, is why all the hype about you get best picture with progressive and combined HDTV monitor. it seems to me the tv is what makes the picture so good and it didn't have to be progressive scan. Any thoughts if possibel email me.
Excellent quality scissors that are strong and lightweight and fit in my hand comfortably. This is my second pair, and I would buy them again.
Bought two of these from Amazon to bridge connectivity from one room to another. Despite having all the settings correct, neither AP was reachable. The Linksys tech support people were terrible - it is pretty clear they were just reading from a script. They sent me a firmware upgrade, and once loaded, it killed the AP. Completely unreachable - the tech support person said "uh, I guess you should return it".After the RMA, I got it up and running (finally) with all the default settings. Tonight I foolishly tried to change a setting - and now the AP I didn't exchange is only reachable via the wireless AP - the ethernet port seems to be dead. Power cycled, factory reset, etc... to no avail. I can reach it from the AP - but there's nothing going over the ethernet port.The most frustrating part - I work in a NOC and do this for a living. I'm sending these back and shelling out the extra money for cisco - at least they work.
I totally agree with frustated people who bought this after reading other's good reviews. This product has many revisions. Atleast do not buy Revision 'D'. You can have a look below the product for revision number. It SUPPORTS :) multiple freezing and it does it without any known reason. Everything would be functioning fine and then suddenly my internet would stop working...I would then go, pull out power and turn it on again...and it would start working again.
helloI have not purchased this product yet but i saw it at costco for $869. For those of you who might be interested if you buy anything from costco and it is defective or simply breaks down they will exchange that item for the life of your membership you dont even need the reciete. i purchase all my electronics from costco dont need the waranty that way..
Easy to use menus, huge capacity battery last 11 hours!
The pop-up shade is useful to keep light off the lcd screen but it's way too fragile for the price. This is a replacement for the same product that fell apart. The outer shade clips tend to chip off and springs on the hinges suddenly fall off. Good idea for a product, just not very durable. Look for the sales!
My second Expresscard purchase. Transfers extremely fast. A full 4 GB card takes seconds rather than minutes. I am a Mac user and the only limitation is that you need a newer machine (e.g. a Mac book pro) with appropriate express card slot.
Fast shipping. Exactly what I needed for my electronic type writer. I would definitely recommend this product who wants to but this. Thank you very much.
I wasn't please with this product. It didn't provide the "mega" bass that I was expecting. The sound quality is clear. So, for the price. I can't complain too much.
After two weeks of research, I decided to go with the Netgear router. Set-up is easy IF you check other users' experience with SBC DSL (Ameritech in Illinois) prior to install. Follow the instructions in the trifold installation guide. Be certain not to allow the ENET program and SBC Connection Manager to load. Once a connection is established, you can remove the ENET software, but do not delete the Connection Manager. Within a few hours you will lose your connection, but the Connection Manager software will allow you to analyze your settings and detect the router between the CPU and the modem. It will then update the settings appropriately. I would not recommend uninstalling the SBC Connection Manager while using the router, however.The total time spent getting the router to work was less than 20 minutes. When I upgrade to WinXP Home, I anticipate that setup will be even smoother.
This is excellent! I love it, I use it every time I lay in bed and want to do anything on my laptop.
I loved this tv up until it started malfunctioning after less than 2 years. It takes 3 plus minutes to turn on and getting slower. Trying to contact the manufacturer.
My mistake obviously, but I took some erroneous online advice to use it for my Canon EF 10-22 lens and it doesn't fit at all. Even if I monkeyed with it there's no way it would fit.I still gave it 4 stars because it's a nice quality piece. Minus 1 star because they weren't clear about the size of it.
A great battery with plenty of retention capacity over weeks between recharges. No dropoff in capacity noted over a year after I bought it.
I have had this for a year now. The unit itself is pretty high quality. Many options. The problem is the software. The digital voice editor software that comes with it is very limited and never was great. But, what's worst of all is you need to keep the disk with you and not lose it, because if the software has a glitch (like mine just did) and you are on the road, and you don't have the disk, you cannot hope to find the software to re-download to reinstall. Sony only posts updates to it, as if the software itself here was some valuable product to protect. It's a little proprietary player that also happens to be the ONLY way you can transfer the files to your computer. So, if it stops working, and you don't have disk, you are screwed. This is unacceptable in this day and age. It's not like ANYONE in the world would want to download and use this software for anything other than if you were using one of these units. It's essentially barely more than the driver you need to transfer (and you need it to convert) the files. Typical proprietary Sony, overprotecting things to the hurt of the customers who want just to use their product. (This is how Beta lost to VHS, in so many ways).I would NOT buy this unit again for this reason.
Display quit working first day. Unit was replaced. Display went out on second unit after few hours. Finally, second unit quit working altogether in just a few days.
While 8MP sounds great, this camera has too many problems to make it competitive with other cameras in this price range. For $999, you can get the 6.3MP Canon Digital Rebel which has far superior image quality and considerably less noise per picture, AND is compatible with all of Canon's EF lenses. I recomend looking at sites such as dpreview.com and look at the test images generated. For a slight reduction in picture size, you can get vastly better quality with the similarly priced Canon and Nikon Digital SLR cameras. And get more features to boot.
Thought I broke my IPod and found this one on line ordered it, then my daughter was home from college and fixed my broken one and this gentleman was nice enough to give me my money back above and beyond the call of duty Thank-You!
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.
Just added this to my long list of stuff for my XT. Man, what a difference! I can now shoot nighttime highschool football - and look like I know what I'm doing!I'm glad I opted to wait for this one as opposed to taking the 420. The extra flexibility is really noticed. I've never shot with the 580ex, so I don't know how it compares, but this is a super flash!
I just bought one of these in the hope that it might be better than some of the reviews said but I was disappointed. The picture is not accurate as it has a combo US blade and Euro pin recepticle.The main problem with this is that the US blade prongs do not fit tightly and easily fall out. Because they are so loose they do not make good electrical contact and can easily overheat and burn out.I took it apart to see if it just needed adjustment and the spring contacts are for a pin prong not a blade. It you are using a euro pin plug it might work but it will not grip and hold a US flat blade.Even if you use a 3 prong grounded plug in it to stabilize it the blades will not connect securely and will make a partial high resistance connection which can result in it melting and causing a fire.Do not buy!
These wireless headphones have lived up to all my expectations. The bass is exceptional, in my opinion. No problem with hiss.If one is concerned about aesthetics, the headphones appear quite bulky when wearing.
Good product, writes well with my notebook IPAD products, a little short for my hand from a comfort standpoint but not a show stopper.
I have read the reviews about this card. I have had one on my Vista HP laptop for 6 months now and have had no problems at all. It works flawlessly and is very fast. I don't understand why people have had problems with this card and Vista but I haven't. Sleep and hibernation problems can be caused by a number of issues. Most common is the power setup in device manager for various devices on your computer. If they are allowed to wake the computer or not can affect the way sleep and hibernation work. Anyways, all I can say is this card works for me.
These buds can make you think twice after seeing that the reviews are decent. After I purchased them I plugged them into my laptop (thank god I had the volume almost all the way down!) they sounded muffled, and the volume is waaaaay too sensative. I can also hear my processor in the back round when it's working hard... I purchased them from Amazon directly and researched just to make sure I didn't receive the fake buds. Overall I'm not pleased and should have sent them back but I threw the box out.SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR SOMETHING NICER.
This is a great monopod if you have a heavy camera. I wouldn't use it with the new tiny camcorders or lightweight, portable, digital camera but you can't beat it if you have a heavy camera. I've used this monopod extensively with a Canon 1D camera and Canon 100-400 lens. This is a heavy combination and this monopod handles it easily. I really like the ability to raise and lower the monopod with just a press of the button. My monopod was damaged by a chemical spill so I bought another one. The damaged one simply lost the nice black finish so I still use it when conditions are rough. I now have one beautiful, black monopod and one stained ugly one and I like them both!
I agree with the previous review. I would like to add a few things though. In my opinion, these headphones are simply not designed to last more than one month in a busy club environment. I took very good care of them, and I had tape around the plastic hinges within a year due to general light wear. The ear pads also cracked / flaked off shortly after the hinges gave way. The sound quality is 4 stars, but I give the durability/quality a -3 star rating.
This antenna works great buy I only live a few miles from the city.
I purchased this DVD ROM device to perform a specific primary task - as a back-up device for my laptops (I have three) - with some secondary needs, such as transferring some of my older VHS tapes to DVD. It meets all of these needs perfectly.Set-up is easy, and the software that ships with it is perhaps not world-class, but does the job.Installation and user documentation are clear and easy to follow; however, I have not needed to use the manufacturer's technical support, so I cannot comment on the quality of that.Note - I purchased this device based more on price than features, so if you are looking for a full featured DVD ROM, or one with more sophisticated software, you may want to shop around and compare others on the market. If your needs are relatively simple, such as mine are, and want to burn data, music and video at an affordable price, this model is a solid buy.
The item was a gift to my son and he have not complained about it so far.L. Stewart
A year ago my company bought 300 of these printers. Since then, HP has had to replace 30% of the sheet feeders -- an obvious design flaw. Luckily they are still paying for those out of warranty. We also have had to send more than 20% of them back to HP for repair -- flashing ink cartridge light (even on fresh cartridge), won't print. HP is NOT paying for these now. Instead, they charge us [price](+ shipping) for each repair, plus downtime. We are going to try a Canon printer next. Most everything else HP makes, including the fabulous Jornada's our reps use, are good quality. But these Deskjet 350s obviously have serious design flaws. HP won't step up to the plate and help with repairs; so here is my NEGATIVE review.
This item is contructed mainly of plastic which will wear and breakdown at some point. When plugged into the USB port it is kind of loose which might result in problems with the port or the reader.The cable makes it a bit easier, but over all this unit is not that durable.It does read my CF II cards but it does not read my hitachi microdrives (1 gig or 2 gig) so beware!
I've been using my S110 for approximately 4 months now. I've been exceptionally pleased with the quality of the shots, its convenience, and its level of integration with my G4 Mac and my PC. Using Apple's OS X 10.1 and Windows XP, downloads are a snap, and built in support from Microsoft and Apple is very good. I just returned from a ski vacation where the camera spent the week in my ski jacket pocket alternately getting hot, moist, cold, and jolted by a few snow snake induced falls. It performed flawlessly and returned great pictures. Best of all, it's so small it's virtually unobtrusive. The down side is battery life, but the charger that is included is pretty handy and the battery charges quickly. If the camera died tomorrow, I'd buy another.
Sony should be ashamed to have their name associated with this product. It's absolute garbage. If I could have returned it without shipping fees, I would have, but as it is, I just considered it a $28.27 (with free shipping) lesson. The sound quality was far worse than most cheap PC speakers. "Tinny" would be an insult to tin. You can get far better sound for less or the same money. It's too bad, because I like their size and style.
The Sandisk site says this disk is compatible, and the user manual for the Canon Powershot 590IS says the camera can use SD or SDHC memory cards, so I assumed this card would be compatible. It wasn't. The camera says "memory card locked!" even when the card is unlocked. I'm giving this a one star rating because everything I looked at says this card is compatible, but it wasn't. For the Sandisk compatiblity site (which, of course, recommends their most expensive 32 and 16G cards first), see http://www.sandisk.com/Compatibility/Device(8725)-Canon-PowerShot_A590_IS.aspx . I haven't found a site so far that specifically recommends one card over another for this model of camera.
This card is very high speed with a ton of room for pictures.
I have had this Cd writer for a a few months and am very pleased with its performance. It was very easy to set up and the software that was included is simple to use. So far, it has been worth every penny.
I used 4 of these to connect some 120MM fans to an audio rack cooling system at my house. These little adapter cables did the job nicely and connected to ones I already had. TIP>>> If you buy the Coolerguys Cabcool802 Dual 80mm Fan Cooling system for a project you can use the AC plugin adapter they have to run several other fans at the same time.
This is a very good product and with high quality. I am using it everyday and it is very nice.
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!
When I first got it, it was bad because it took me about 2 months to get it right and to download games from the internet to my cybiko but when it work I loked it. Also its kind of bad because if your the only person in the hole city that ha one than it will be touf and it won't work. I recomend the new cybico extreme. My cybiko it said that you can send wireless email ans even use the internet wireless, but only a few sites. Go to cybiko.com and theres many things. Right now myne won't work beause of the batteries I thick I tries recharching, pluging in the electric wire but it won't wor so by the new cybiko extreme even if its more expensive.
I have been using Verbatim DVDs for over 500 burns and I haven't found a bad burn yet. With other name brand disc I was getting bad burns frequently when trying to burn movies or backup my wii games. I think it has something to do with the Blue Azo dye they use, regardless of what it is I have found my brand of choice and would recommend them to anyone.
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 bought these headphones for an iPod (my mistake -- they're studio headphones, not iPod headphones!) I made them work anyway. They have a very thick cord, as studio headphones do, and having worked with microphone cords as a performer at church, I knew that the cord had to be looped and e-mailed the company inquiring how to loop it. I also consulted with a friend with a 20 year history of working with electronics about how to loop the cord. When I was satisfied I had looped it properly, I used the headphones. I thought the sound was great, but was unhappy that I lost a couple of expensive stud earrings to the extremely large earpieces. THEN THEY BROKE WITHIN TWO WEEKS. That is really unacceptable for high-grade studio headphones that SHOULD be made rather sturdily! The company told me where to send them back to, which I haven't done yet because I really don't want them replaced. Instead, I bought a very good set of headphones from Apple, Inc. that I'm quite pleased with -- Sennheiser is one of the best names in the business; the headphones they created for the iPod had a superior sound quality to the Grado headphones, as good as they were, and I have had no problems with them whatsoever. (I also haven't lost any more earrings!) I DO NOT RECOMMEND THESE GRADO HEADPHONES.
Coby DP-758 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo FrameGood product for the price, Haven't had a chanch to use all the features as of yet but so far everything seems good.
Great camera case for a beginner trying to add equipment. I have a Canon DSLR with 3 lenses and it fits everything great AND has room to add more stuff. I was debating between this one and the medium size, but very glad I picked this one.
These maga size ear buds don't fit in my ears!!! I thought these are made for sports but when I tried these on, I wasn't even moving much yet and these fall off!! seriously? For 12 dollars plus shipping fee to APO addresses, these are not worth at all. Don't buy these.
After spending over $450 on this camera, I expected it to last more than two years. It did give me great pictures while it lasted, but all of a sudden it died on me at the Grand Canyon. When I got home and called Nikon they told me that it sounded like a problem with the chip, and would probably cost around $200 to fix. I was shocked and disgusted. I read other on line reviews from people who had a similar problem. I think it is a flaw in this model, and if so, I think Nikon should be a little more flexible at helping us get it fixed. I will not buy another Nikon product again!
I purchased this along with the Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter so I can utilize the rear serial port on my Uniden BCT15X for programming and pc control. You'll need to change the scanner settings to rear port and match the baud rate with your software.
Works very well. Nice bass considering that these are earbuds. I use this with my netbook, cellphone, and ipod. Not entirely "noise canceling" but I rather not have it that way. Does block out a lot of sounds around you. Overall, very satisfied with the price and quality of the product.
This is probably the best noise canceling earbud you can buy. I used to take standard earbuds on the bus or train and could not hear my music or audiobook even if the volume is turned up all the way. This little guy is amazing. I only need to put the volume at 1/3 to 1/2 capacity and I can hear it very clearly. Even with audiobooks, I can hear every word. They are like earplugs with speakers built in.It tunes out babies crying, the roar of the train, people talking, etc. So wonderful!My only complaint would be the fact that the right earbud cable is about 12" longer than the left. According to Sennheiser's website, you are supposed to wear the right behind your neck, which minimizes cable in front of your body during physical activity. Seems kinda pointless to me. I have tried it this way, and decided that I prefer the cable in front of me, because I don't like the cable attached to the back of my neck while I'm sweating. It's kind of annoying.
I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this product. It has literally transformed my Visor from a toy into a laptop. Everytime I attend a conference, class, lecture, whatever, my visor/stowaway combo is an audience hit. I usually end up with about 10 people around me asking how it works, where can they get it, etc. The ability to take notes with such a small setup and then have the data available to you on your computer(s) and your handheld is absolutely priceless!
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.
These speakers are solid and sound great. The sound is balanced and rich. Klipsch is always great quality and these are no exception. In fact, you couldn't do better for the money. I work in radio and as an advertising music producer and demand great quality in audio. These speakers are big, balanced, rich and powerful. The ONLY issue I have with them is that the power switch is down in the back of the subwoofer which makes it kind of a pain to shut on and off. But don't let that stop you.
First off let me ask, "Why doesn't Amazon have a picture of this attractive laser printer on the site?" It's certaintly one of the better looking lasers to have on your desk (for example: compared to the super ugly Hewlett Packards in the same price range) But enough about apperances. I'm a screenwriter, and I have been using an old HP laserjet 2p for the past four years until it finally gave out on me. So instead of spending 150 + to have it repaired I decided to shop around for something new. After two weeks on the hunt comparing various printers in the 200 dollar price range, I went with the Samsung ML 2250. HOLY TOLEDO!!!!!!! I won't bore you with the "out of the box" specs but to watch a 120 page screenlay spit out of your printer in about 6 minutes flat is enough to make me a believer. Especially when the entire script fits easily into the top "out" tray with room to spare. Also I get great, smudge free, crisp printing with not a whole lot of noise. (Although I must admit the HP 2p was a little quiter but it took 20 + minutes to kick out the same screenplay... and sometimes with bad pages... and I had to keep reloading the feeder tray in the process.) I've only had my new baby for two weeks, but with all the pluses (read about them in the description) why would you spend your money elsewhere. There's even a network version available or a network card that can be added to this one. Read the specs on this baby and try to see a picture of it somewhere on the net. And then remember I got mine for under 200 with shipping. Trust me, with what you get for this price and the quality there simply is no other monochrome laser to match it!
I used to play BF3 and works perfect, but in Bad Company 2 works so poor, maybe some configurations at game, I dont know. I dont have too much games to test it, but I'm happy if works in BF3, thats enough for me.
It arrived promptly and works like a charm. I'm sure my wife will love it!
I have nothing to complain about my router. It works fine. In fact, it gave great speeds (around 600 kilo Bytes per second which is around 4.5 Mbps) for wireless to wireless transfer between two laptops.
I picked this little gem up at the Sony store less than a month ago. They had all their camcorder models lined up on the shelf and the HC90 stood out like a Beauty Queen on a Catwalk. The overall design is an aesthetic masterpiece and fits ever-so perfectly in the palm of one's hand. It is super light weight and you can carry it around effortlessly for hours (it is compact enough to fit in your trouser pocket). All the basic controls are easily accessible to thumb and fingers, and it couldn't be easier to operate.This is my first camcorder so I was under the impression that I would have some intensive study of the included manual ahead of me. I was mistaken. All I had to do was skim the first few pages and I was off and running (albeit in Easy Mode).I have read some critical reviews of Sony camcorders bemoaning their compatibility with third party components, such as PC's. Nothing further could be from the truth! I own a Mac Powerbook. I took a few snaps in Picture Mode and the USB cable loaded them seamlessly into iPhoto. I picked up a cheap 4 to 6 pin Firewire cable at RadioShack, connected the device to my Powerbook and iMovie instantly downloaded the widescreen video footage without any prompting. And it was the same ease of operation in connecting it to my TV, my VCR and my DVD player. I can honestly say that I have never encountered a piece of high technology that operated with such ease and joyful simplicity. I have already shot hours of video without further consulting of the manual and the included software disc remains in its sealed envelope. This little gem seems almost organic in its construction and operation.At 3.3 MP, the still photos are quite excellent and the panoramic option is a real cool feature. The video is superb. I live out in the forest and I can only describe the image quality as true to life. The built in microphone is excellent. When I reviewed some footage shot out in the swamp it was as though the bull frogs were singing right in my living room! The only drawback is that it amplifies anything stronger than a light breeze, but I found that this can be minimized by closing the LCD display and taking advantage of the camcorders sleek exterior design.The battery life can also prove irksome if you like extended shootings.But for a modest investment you can purchase a battery with twice the life.Do I like my new DCR-HC90 Camcorder? No! I absolutely LOVE it!!! It is so portable and easy to use that you can just take it everywhere without even thinking about it, and it attracts looks of admiration and envy wherever it goes.The one I bought was the last one in stock. The salesman whom attended to me said the model was selling like hot cakes, and even though it was the priciest item on display, they were literaly flying off the shelves into the eager hands of happy customers. It is easy to see why.I have a Canon G6, a fine device in its own right. Since I acquired my HC90, it is more or less collecting cobwebs in a forgotten corner of my cabin.
The sony stereo radio cassette recorder,produces top notch sound for a portable...The sound is full bodied and warm sounding...Please dont expect high fidelity performace.After all this is a portable radio...The quality of most boomboxes,seems to have dropped,over the years...This unit should provide you with pleasent sound at the office,or at home,for non critical listening...I bought this unit as a christmas gift...I feel the sony is overpriced at [...] the suggested list price by sony...If it sold for [...],i would have given it 5 stars and bought a second set for myself...I thank you stewart L.
I spend an awful lot of time on planes and in hotel rooms where the only English channel is CNN ! This can get very boring so I got myself one of these AV500s and have never looked back. It is great, I have even managed to catch up with a load of DVDs that had been stacked at home waiting to be watched... People say getting the content onto the device is not easy but I have found it a breeze ... also I can plug my camera directly in and get the photos is super quick USB2 speed :-) Definitely 5 stars !
This Apex seems to be a fine unit, except the sound quality on the DVD side is quite poor. Quality otherwise has been good, unlike some of the previous reviews. Have they improved these, or did I just get a good one?
Works like a Champ. I plugged it into my wife's computer a year or more ago, and Igot rid of a really long wire. I had a different brand receiver before this one, and had to go back to the wire. This little adapter works like a Champ.
This item is very convenient for my purpose. It works great!!! 4 months ago, I moved my computer to an adjacent room. The room doesn't have a cable drop so I tried wireless routers and adapters (used a couple of brands, one after the other). That didn't work well for me due to some minor glitches that occurred every now and then. Fully recommended.
I purchased this item because I knew that my timing and downswing was badly off...This helped with my tempo and also helped with my follow-through which in turned stopped my from swinging too fast on my downswing...I highly recommend this product!!
Nice TV. A little too big for my 14 feet viewing distance, but it's gorgeous! Black is very deep, Not much artifacts with fast action scene. Lots of inputs (except there is only 1 S-Video input). I wish there are 2 RF inputs and PIP/split screen. The little speakers sitting at the bottom of the screen sounds reasonable for TV. You wouldn't use them to watch movies anyway. The remote is a little bulky in my opinion, but favorite channels buttons are awesome (4 of them for you to cycle thru 16 channels). The only complaint I really have is that the TV screen dims a little when you switch channels. Then the brightness returns to normal (I turned the OPC off already). It's a little annoying, but doesn't affect the picture quality at all.Electronics Express rocks! They never emailed me when the TV was shipped. Within 4 business days of ordering, the shipping company (Eagles) called me to schedule a delivering date and time. They came @ 1pm sharp and dropped off the TV. Unfortunately, they wouldn't help me set it up. I just wished the company would send me an email when they shipped the TV already. But, it's quick service anyway.Can't complain, would definitely recommend this TV and Electronics Express.
Warning: I'm an engineer so I like to describe things in terms of math and angles...that said:This is the best privacy filter I've come across. I had previously purchased the 3M PF14.1W standard black privacy screen from Amazon, but returned it quickly because the privacy is not nearly as good as advertised. On my Lenovo T410s the screen was still visible at almost 60-degrees off-axis, compared to the 30-degrees advertised. Once that was returned I upped for the Gold version, the 3M GPF14.1W, and while it isn't perfect it does pretty close to what's advertised.This product advertises a 30-degree off-axis viewing angle (or 60-degree total viewing cone), past which the screen is obscured. I found that this is close, but the real angle is about 45-degrees. At 30-degrees only the far half of the screen is obscured, and at 45-degrees almost all of the screen is shiny gold (except the closest quarter is still slightly visible). If you stand beyond 45-degrees it is completely illegible. Unlike other privacy screens this one also offers some vertical filtering, meaning that someone standing directly over your shoulder would in fact see a blue screen (horizontally it appears orange/gold, but vertically it appears blue as it is obscured). The reverse side of the filter is black if you don't want passers-by to see a shiny gold screen, but the black side doesn't provide quite as much privacy as the gold does. Lighting affects the privacy as well, turning down the screen's brightness makes the "viewing cone" shrink and your privacy increase.As other reviews have mentioned, there are some downsides to this product. The biggest for me is that the filter is pretty shiny, it's akin to having a glass screen on your laptop. It's mostly ignorable for me, but any bright or direct lights behind me get reflected strongly. There are also slightly visible diagonal lines, only if you're very picky would they be a bother. Slightly more noticeable is the imprint of the product number in the top of the filter, it's pretty light but you can see some faint lettering in your toolbar at the top of the screen (again, doesn't bother me though). For me the biggest con, besides the reflectivity, is the plastic tabs needed to hold it in place. They do a fine job and are very sticky, but they look pretty tacky and do obscure the screen slightly on the edges where they're placed. I got used to it though and it's nice being able to leave the filter on as I close/open the laptop.Overall this is the best privacy filter I've owned or seen. It's very much worth the price increase over the standard 3m PF14.1W (which did practically nothing). If you use the gold side then almost no one will be able to see or read the screen until they're almost directly behind you. With the gold side there's about a 45-degree viewing angle (or 90-degree viewing cone) beyond which the screen appears completely gold. Even at 30-degrees it is mostly illegible (except for the closest half or third). And for me all of the negatives were easy to get over. I would definitely recommend this product.
I have had this set for a little over a year now (16 aa) and most of them are almost totally shot. they won't hold a charge for more than a day and i am going to throw them out. total waste of money since they did not last. i would not reccoment these. just picked up 16 enloops !
Have this sound card on my other computer also. It's greatg. Easy to work with and best of all a front panel with input/output, so I don't have to pull my tower out and search for a place to plug in.
I bought this for my sig. other and he just loves it to death, and so do all of his family and friends. This product was easy to install, looks good, and fits in the space that a typical radio fits in which is great. Everything works great, and the tv reception is okay, also easy hookup to a dvd player.
I bought these speakers so I could listen to my mp3 player in my room and I am very happy that I did. They are fantastic, they sound great with every kind of music and I even used them to plug into my DVD player to watch a movie and the sound was superb. The speakers are also quite aesthetically pleasing on the stands or hanging on a wall. I haven't tried them on my computer but I am sure they are better than my harman/kardon HK395 speakers [...]The only thing I'd change is either switch from the wired remote to a cordless remote or not have one at all; the cable always gets in my way and it does not provide me with much convenience if any at all. You can just tie up the cord and stow it on top of the sub though.
Well I thought it was a little overpriced, not enough to keep me from purchasing it though. But it is definitely something nice to change the appearance of your all white Mio digiwalker H610, which is nice cause I do not really care for white gadgets, it makes them seem to plain!! So all in all if you want to change the appearance of your digiwalker, then this is the item for you!!
I spent over $300 in repairs to try to fix the power problems. It still does not work or charge properly. I went to several forums online for help, and apparently this is a common problem with this model. I do not recommend this laptop at all. It also weighs 15lbs, so not recommended if you have to carry it around a lot.
This LCD arm is exactly what I'd hoped for: It's highly adjustable, it's very easy to install, and it holds the display exactly where I want it. My setup is basic, just a 19" LCD and the arm is being used in its default configuration of clamping on to the edge of my desk. I was using my monitor on the new LCD arm less than ten minutes after opening the box. The arm is very strong and my display never sags or moves from where I position it. Had my desk setup or display mount been more complicated, the arm comes with hardware, adapters, tools, and instructions to deal with just about any situation.
Memory installed in my laptop within seconds (literally) and immediately made a huge difference in its performance. Excellent price.
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.
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.
Good headphones, use it when working out. Have had it for several months and have had no problems.
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!
This is the second set of 100 blank DVD spindles I have purchased from Amazon. The first 100 discs I bought were all perfect, every one of them worked without any problems thus I bought another 100 DVD spindle and so far the second spindle has worked without any problems. I think these are great blank DVDs for the price and without any problems with them, I will buy more when the next spindle has run out. Great purchase.
I bought version 4 of this router and had troubles from the very start. First, the range was terrible. I live in a two-story house and although I expected the signal strength to be somewhat degraded in the upstairs portion of the house, it was continually dropping the connection. Within the first 24 hours, I had to reset the entire network because it had stopped working altogether. Finally, I could not get it to work at all -and this was after only having it for less than a week. Tech support was horrible. Netgear contracts with computer techs in India, and in addition to having trouble understanding the accents, it was not unusual to be put on hold for up to an hour before somebody would pick up. I finally gave up and bought a Linksys router. (Model # WRT54GS) What a difference! The range and signal strength is fantastic, I had it up and running out of the box within 5 minutes, and I have yet to experience a dropped connection. After this experience, I will never buy another Netgear wireless product again. Save yourself some time and aggravation and go with Linksys.
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.
this is a basic, black camera bag with the nikon logo emblazoned on the front. when the bag arrived, it looked smaller than the picture at first. but while the bag is compact, it also has a nice vertical height, so a 70-300 slid right in.here's what i was able to fit:-dslr w/ w/a lens-4 add'l lenses-filter wallet-2 extra batteries-lens pens-lens cleaners-flash-small notebook-pens-a cel phone-sunglassesso basically, everything you need for a day of shooting can fit. if you have a really long zoom, you'll need a bigger bag. and you might have to leave lens pouches, lens hoods, and the case for the flash at home. the ergonomics of this bag are fine, not super hi-tech, but the sections are well-spaced out for organizing. apart from the nikon logo--which can easily be covered with electrical tape--the bag is nondescript. it does have the classic camera bag shape, although it's big enough to maybe pass as a messenger bag. the ballistic nylon is soft but rugged.but it's not really a $100 bag, which is what amazon claims the msrp is. for $30, sure, it's a relatively painless Nikon Aquisition Syndrome purchase. the biggest flaw is that it doesn't have a reinforced shoulder grip-pad (Timbuk 2 makes one), nor a removeable strap. but it does have reinforced webbing in critical areas, and two side Q/R buckles that will help stabilize the load when fully packed. only time will tell, but it looks durable enough to hold up to some serious abuse.
This is a great system and I receive comments often about the gold print on black background. Very rich looking when applied to my black camera equipment or anything else black. I also use all their other color combos and clear tapes too. This is a great product and Amazon has the best $$ cost out there.KMW
My husband is a mailman. This is a perfect size radio and the reception is awesome. He has tried others but nothing can compare to this model. For the prize - you can NOT go wrong!
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.
If you are buying this camera because you want GREAT photos, look elsewhere. This camera takes GOOD pictures that are great for most family photographers, common consumer print sizes (4x6, 5x7), and for common enlargements (8x10). With an overall picture quality that does not stand out in comparison to most other 7 to 8 Mega pixel cameras, this camera falls in the average picture quality/feature set range of most cameras in its price range.What differentiates this camera is its uncanny ability to survive what most pocket sized point-in-shoots cannot. A drop that killed my other pocket digital camera's LCD was shrugged off by this camera and, although I do not take this camera SCUBA diving (although some pre-purchase reviews showed the camera being taken as deep as 80 feet underwater without failure - over twice the rated submersion depth), I do take it kayaking, skiing, hiking, camping, boating, to the beach and to other outdoor events without worries.If you live an active, adventurous lifestyle, have a tendency to be rough on electronic gizmos, or just want not to worry in the great outdoors, the 770 SW is a SOLID camera that take captures moments that no other camera will (because they would be home or broken).
I bought these speakers as replacements for the front door speakers for a 2001 Toyota Sienna. They fit fairly well, other than drilling a few new holes in the door the fit was good. I would recommend them highly.
This is a good size ipod but won't hold your entire collection if you've got a lot of cds. You'll have to pick and choose. I think I've got about 150 cds on it as well as some movies and it's still got a lot of space left.
I bought this for my father for Christmas so he can take on fishing trips etc. He loves it, a kid with a new toy. Works very well and very good sound for its size.Amazon, the seller however was a different matter, they had dropped the price before my I bought it and refused to give me the lesser price. Claimed they DO NOT price guaranty any longer, despite that it was their own store and their price.Long story short beware of Amazon and its shenanigans.
I bought this camera on a trip to NYC. I didn't do much research on it before i bought this camera like i normally do on big purchases. Well after i bought it fell in love with it. It's the best camera i have ever owned!!! I recommend this camera for everyone!!!
Ask yourself this question: do you need a larger, durable laptop bag that will easily hold even a 17" laptop PLUS many laptop accessories, a few engineering tools, and maybe a change of clothes? And since all that will weigh at least 20lbs (or more) you want a roller bag with a strong extend-able handle, so you can roll it behind you? If YES on those questions, this is the bag for you.If instead you are the typical "travel light" enthusiast with a lightweight 15" (or smaller) laptop or netbook, this is NOT the bag for you.You'll find this bag is very appreciated by engineers (like me) who use this bag to lug around 17" high-performance workstation laptops PLUS they stuff in another twenty pounds of laptop accessories and engineering tools. And those engineers are amazed this bag can carry all that AND handle the abuse of 100,000+ travel miles per year, being dragged up/down countless flights of stairs and down pothole-filled sidewalks in godforsaken 3rd world cities where business takes you.Back in early 2007 I spent a week searching for a 17" laptop bag that can handle such a harsh travel environment. I probably looked at 30 different laptop bags, finding NOTHING suitable...until I found this incredibly strong and roomy roller bag manufactured by Samsill (model 39202) and branded with Microsoft name. Now after nearly four years of use, I tell you this is an EXTREMELY well-made 17" laptop roller bag. I am absolutely amazed at the abuse this bag has taken and it has not fallen apart!A week ago I noticed Amazon.com has this same bag at this incredibly low price (compare to $120 to $150 at other retailers), so I bought a second bag by ordering off this Amazon.com product listing to which I'm now reviewing. Frankly I worried this price was "too good to be true" and so was concerned I'd receive a "cost reduced" cheaper version. However, I was relieved to see Amazon.com deliver EXACTLY the same model and quality bag that I had previously ordered for $150 about four years ago from another retailer.I'll wrap up this review by stating some important facts about this bag:- No shoulder carrying strap. It would have been nice to have that feature (but keep in mind, most would consider this bag too large for shoulder-strap carrying)- The handle at top of bag has about an inch and half of padding that rests against palm of your hand, for much improved comfort- Very high quality zippers with metal sliders. I've NEVER had one fail on this product- It has a remarkably strong Aluminum extend-able handle. I've had so many handles break on OTHER brand bags, but never on this one. Also that handle is adjustable to different lengths, up to its max locking position that is a full 40" above the floor! That long handle means this bag does NOT have the discomfort of rolling so close behind you that your feet are constantly kicking it as you walk. This bag doesn't have that issue.- It does NOT have a strap/web on its back side, a feature some other bags have so you can thread the bag down upon the extend-able handle of another luggage. You'll miss that feature when traveling additional luggage because you cannot safely piggyback this Samsill bag on top of a larger wheeled luggage (that has extend-able handle).- The roller wheels are extremely durable and high quality, very close to the quality of wheels seen on Rollerblades.- This thing has close to TWENTY separate small pockets on the interior, plus four LEGAL sized bi-fold pockets, which I've found roomy enough to hold 1" thick legal folders. Also has snap ring to clip your keys onto.- This bag is unusual for having THREE separate zippered compartments and EACH of those is large enough to hold a 17" laptop! (I know; I tried it one day). In actual use, the middle compartment is for your 17" laptop. If you plan to use this for a 15" laptop, this bag also ships with a removable padded carrier (that holds 16" or smaller laptop) and slips into that larger middle compartment. (NOTE: most 17" laptops will NOT fit into the padded slip cover because that is for the smaller like 15.4" laptops.) The second zippered compartment is to the front and holds your books, folders, and laptop accessories, with many small pockets for pens, cell phone or whatever. The third zippered pocket (found at the back) is HUGE, measuring 2.5" deep X 16" long X 12" tall. You can literally stuff a light change of clothes in there plus it even has the suitcase-style X-shaped elastic band to hold your clothes in place.- WARNING: when you remove the 15" padded slip cover from the middle compartment (so your 17" laptop will fit) that leaves that compartment with INSUFFICIENT padding to protect your laptop (if bag is dropped) - so I strongly recommend you add some kind of padding in that compartment around the FOUR outer edges of your laptop. This is the biggest design defect of this bag.- In addition to the THREE large compartments already mentioned, this bag has TWO more compartments: one in front that is closed with the fold-down (Velcro closure) flap, and a thin slotted compartment at the very back (only holds maybe a couple thin manila folders)- When they claim exterior is made of 1680D Ballistic Nylon they are not joking. This is very tough material.- This is NOT a super stylish bag. This is a boring looking black bag; not cheap-looking, just nothing remarkable about the styling.- I don't agree the spec that this bag weighs 11 lbs empty. I weighed it at about 9 lbs (empty and without the 15" padded slip cover in the middle compartment). That's relatively light weight; most other roller bags of this size (and durability, with these features) are heavier.- A bit of warning to avoid SCRATCHING your laptop: when you put a laptop into the middle pocket, be sure to orient the TOP of the laptop towards the BACK of the roller bag, because that will orient the non-cosmetic bottom of your laptop against the exposed metal zipper slide. You don't want that zipper slide to scratch the decorative top surface of you laptop. You'll see the zipper slide I'm talking about as soon as you look into the middle zippered pocket of this roller bag.It is a mystery WHY Samsill advertises this bag as only fitting up to 15.4" laptop. All you need do is pull the padded slip cover out of the middle compartment and throw it away; then this bag fits any 17" laptop with room to spare. Also, I think FEW people actually use this bag (with the padded slip cover) for a 16" or smaller sized laptop, because frankly this bag is too big if all you need is something to carry a 16" or smaller laptop.
This is the first DVD-VCR combo unit that I've had and I enjoy using it. I love the ability to play CD and MP3 discs. There is no fast forward or random play feature for MP3 tracks. It's performance is quite satisfactory when viewing DVDs and VHS tapes. The tape rewind is extremely fast, though a bit noisy. The non-illuminated remote is crammed with useful controls and is fairly well laid out. The unit has a high quality appearance. The picture and sound quality of DVD and VHS are both excellent.The rear of the unit is well designed having all of the connection options used today. In the front are a composite video input and stereo input. It would have been nice if they had included a headphone jack. Set up of time and date are relatively simple.While the unit is well designed, functional and attractive I'm not so certain about the electronics. One time when playing an MP3 disk the unit seemed to become quite warm. As a result the disk eject feature failed to work, even after repeated pressings of the open button on both the remote and on the unit itself. I turned off the unit and after it cooled off the disk eject worked fine. This problem has not happened again, but I begin to wonder about reliability.The nature of a combo unit means complexity, and I was a little confused at first about how to make it do what I wanted, so there is a bit of a learning curve involved. Samsung did an excellent job at making the controls logical, but they are not necessarily intuitive.Overall I think that this machine is an excellent value.
For the price, this HDTV is DEFF the best, its Xbox 360 approved. Mine looks like no other on it. it craps all over my brother and laws ps3 and his hdtv LOL. it does. when i first bought it i had a fan problem, it wasnt loud, it just keep getting stuck so the tv would shut down, so i got underneth it and tapped on it and the fan started up and i could get the tv on. Well i found out that from sitting in the store for a couple months not running, the fan got stuck, the more i used the tv the longer and longer it would run before it shut down. I finally got someone here he went inside and said he couldnt find a thing. i told him i think the fan is sticking because lack of use. Shur i tell you it was indeed that. I have my tv on all day long everyday and it dont stick anymore. after using it and using it it wore the fan where it was sopposed to be. it works fan tastic LOL...i can not here the fan run at all, if you do your to close, or yours is broken. i can not here mine at all...I beet you one thing that this tv looks as good as any other if not, BETTER. it has a 6 color pallet. awsome tv
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
It is by far the best... this cam is worth the money and geeks.com has it for a great deal!If you're considering buying a webcam - GET IT. It's WELL worth the extra cash...definitely
After purchasing a different scanner about a year ago for my Win98 system, and never being happy with it, the company's Tech Support and I could not get it to work on my new Win2000 system.So I purchased the N65OU because of the great reviews. When I got it, it installed easily (in minutes), the software was easy to use, and it scans great. Even the OCR software works reliably.It is hard to believe that Cannon could cram so much quality in such a small package, but they did.
I've burnt about 150 of these on a powermac using Roxio Toast with no issues. I think it's the burner if you're having trouble.
The seller was wonderful and fast. But the cartridge is a brick. My Dell all-in-one will not recognize it. And even if I override the cartridge is empty nag screen, the ink still will not flow. Nothing. I tried cleaning the nozzles and the printer will not even do that because it refuses to recognize it. Wasted money indeed.
Most chargers you buy for so cheap just look like they are going to fall apart as soon as you plug it in. This charger seemed a little light in density, but has surpassed my expectations. I am very pleased with it's performance so far, and for the price I have certainly got my moneys worth and more.
The small difference in price is nothing compared to what you get for it.In addition to including a charger, adapter and cord, the music management software included here is wonderful. Moving media from computer to handheld is a real breeze.And the record feature is also extremely useful. Only quibble: the record level and quality are fixed. In a loud environment, the recordings are quickly overwhelmed and overloaded to the point of distortion.Great value!
For the money, you'd be hard pressed to purchase a better battery charger. This unit from Energizer (which is apparently really getting into the rechargeable market) can charge any consumer-size battery--AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V--in either NiCad or NiMH chemistries.It charges standard cells in about 4-6 hours and 9V batteries in about 9-10. This rate isn't as fast as some &quot;quick chargers,&quot; but doesn't make the batteries hot and is really slightly better for them. When it's done, it keeps them on &quot;trickle charge&quot; so that they're at 100% capacity when you remove them.For any batteries except 9V, you have to charge in pairs; many NiMH chargers have this restriction, however. You also cannot charge NiCad and NiMH at the same time.Overall recommendation: If you're looking to stop wasting money on alkaline batteries and need a NiMH charger for household use, buy this one. For those few people who really *need* to be able to charge batteries in one hour (which are really only very high-intensity digital camera users), however, spend extra for a quick charger.
I mounted my Optoma HD70 on the ceiling and it couldn't have gone better. I was actually able to use the mount without the middle extension bar as I mounted my HD70 directly on a sloping ceiling and exactly in the middle, left to right, of the screen. My HD70 has a very low profile to the ceiling. The sloping ceiling allowed some additional access to the adjustment screws.The only improvement that I can see being made would be to put rubber feet on the three extension legs that tighten into the projector to allow for some vibration dampening and for the screws that slide through the extension legs to fit more snug inside the legs.
I just bought my 270 for a planned European excursion this summer and next. While it has no documentation, it seems fairly easy to use. Since I haven't gone yet, I'm unclear how it will perform in Europe BUT I already have a major gripe that it has no way (as far as I can tell, and the enclosed documentation gave no help) to plan routes before you arrive in Europe. I was trying to plan distances from hotels and restaurants, to museums and cities, and while you can see a detailed map of these foreign locales, there is no way of plotting a route!!! I cannot find a way of entering a starting point!!! This is pathetic!!! Even Yahoo Maps on my Blackberry World can do this. This is a major need to travelers that has been missed by Garmin on this device.
Most things I Review I say yep or nope. So I&#8217;m short about 19 0r so words for your review.
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.
Awesome cam... my first one... but it does everything right.
I bought this cable to connect a Drobo FW800 to an iMac G5 FW400. It has been working fine, although the fit is a bit loose on the FW800 end. As long as I don't move the Drobo, it's fine, but it's essential that the Drobo be unmounted before pulling it out from its shelf. It will leave the FW cable behind every time, even though it has plenty of slack. Other than this minor annoyance, I'm very happy with the cable and I'd buy another, especially at this price.
It's not super expensive.It holds a lot of pictures/has a lot of memory.It's good. Enough said.
I purchased the IGo 7500 dualpower unit for a Dell laptop, but soon afterward bought a Compaq latop that IGo did not then have a tip for. I have written IGo 8 times asking if they intended to supply a tip for my new laptop. I have never, in six months, received a reply. I would strongly recommend you do not consider buying any product made by this company.
What makes this mouse great, is it actually fits in the palm of your hand.Its a bigger mouse than the standard hp mouse, and not as contoured as the Logitech.There's no addition side buttons to bump, no battery to change.Just a straight forward reliable mouse, comfortable for hoursof CAD work without giving you hand cramps.The tail light is a bonus to show it's actually on.
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.
This is my 3rd pair of headphones for my Ipod shuffle, and I'm sticking with them. After reading the other reviews, I realized keeping my headphones staying in my ears is more important than sound quality for the 30 or so minutes I'm on the treadmill. These DO NOT MOVE OFF MY HEAD. My boyfriend mentioned that they looked uncomfortable, but they're not. The headband is adjustable, and the ear pieces sit right against the inside of your ear. It's so nice to not have to worry about them slipping out from sweat, which I do profusely. As for the sound? Ug. Bass is pretty bad. BUT I'll sacrifice sound quality for staying power this go round. Save the ear buds that came with the ipod for the plane trips.
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!!
I originally bought this TV from Best Buy for $2,519 (plus tax and $80 in s&h;). That was just last week. Literally hours after the purchase, BB announced that they increased the price of this TV to $2,699 including free shipping and a $399 chair for free. I went back to the store and asked for the new deal as the TV had not been delivered yet, and I was told to cancel the order and re-order online.Before placing the order online, I decided to check Amazon's price on this item and was amazed to see that Amazon listed the TV for $2,199 with free shipping and no sales tax. That's a price difference of over $500.So, I dropped the BB idea and ordered from Amazon. The TV arrived 3 days ahead of schedule (ordered Sep 13, received Sep 18). Eagle Global was excellent to deal with.The TV was flawless right out of the box. I read many stories of this TV dropping HDMI connections when used with a Playstation 3, but I didn't have such issues after using it with a PS3 for over 4 hours last night. The problem is supposed to occur a lot more frequent than that.I was once again impressed by the true blacks that the TV generates. The other colors just pop out. Watching 1080p native resolution via PS3 was a pleasure. 3 HDMI inputs are great. I am seriously considering to disconnect my Denon receiver and connect my cable box, PS3 and DVD player straight to the TV. 3 HDMI inputs mean 3 cables for 3 devices as HDMI carries sound and video over a single cable. Time to say goodbye to my endless collection of 3-pronged component cables and accompanying fiber-optic cables.The cable-box performance was great as well. The regular broadcasts appear just as good as any other media (DVD, PS3,etc.). I also connected my personal computer to this TV via DVI-HDMI adapter and was surprised with the flicker-free, solid image with wonderful color accuracy.The TV is very easy to operate. The most difficult part of the setup was to remove the base stand (as I had to hang it on my wall). The stand is attached to the TV with 4 screws which are pretty difficult to remove. After they get loose they just tend to stay in their deep socket. You have to turn the TV over and gently give it a tap or two to get the screws to fall out. After that, the stand comes out easily.The wall mount was not an issue. the TV is lighter than comparable plasma screens, making it easier to mount on the wall. I used the thin-profile Sanus system that (for about $150).I haven't even started getting into all the image settings with this unit yet. All I know is that it offers a wide range of user-adjustable settings.All in all, I am extremely satisfied with the purchase and at this stage, I don't have anything negative to say about the unit. It looks beautiful as well. The shiny casing is prone to fingerprints and smudges but as it's currently mounted on a wall, I don't think it will be a problem to keep it clean.Highly recommended.
I bought this camera case in soft black leather for the Fuji Finepix Z1. Protects the camera without the bulky armor feel. Inside this camera case the Fuji Finepix Z1 still looked slim and ultra-compact.
Just got this all-in-one a little while ago. Haven't tried allthe features yet, but its been GREAT!! so far.
Use this item to connect my Roku 2 XS in my bedroom for better hardwired connectivity. The length makes it possible to wire it from my computer room to my bedroom. Works great. Haven't tested the speed on the Roku yet, but will soon. I would recommend this product.
I bought this filter case for a variable neutral density filter and a white balance lens cap I am using on my Canon T3i. It holds both with room to spare and even has a third compartment for another filter. The lining does not appear to be too rough for an unprotected filter and the case fits in my camera bag neatly. It can be worn on your belt if you want the filters more easily at hand. I quickly decided not to use the clip closure as the velcro is more than adequate to hold the case closed. The construction is good and sturdy and I expect the case to last a long time. Well worth the price I paid and I recommend it.
After doing about 2 months of research on a digital camera, I decided on and am very pleased with the Sony P100. I had narrowed my choice between the Canon S410 and the Sony P100. I could not justify paying more for the Canon when the Sony had triple the features. However, I purchased both these cameras so I could compare picture quality for myself. Much to my delight, once I got it home and played with it, I found out the Sony took better pictures. Yes, that's right BETTER pictures than the Canon S410. Isn't that the bottom line? Great pictures have always been #1 on my list. And yes, all the other reviews are correct, it is incredibly fast. I have two young children and I will not be missing many, if any, great memories. I would have to say that the Canon does feel a little more solid in the hand but that is just personal preference. It comes with numerous special features that I hope to learn. But until then, it is nice just knowing they are there when that time comes. Also, strangely enough, the Canon does not have a date stamp option. Something that my husband and I really use. Try it, I think you will be very happy.
I like to take this and my mp3 out to the pool at night. Works great and easy to carry and set up. Plenty loud anywhere in the pool except underwater. Nice product.
worked just fine---great for the price-this cord was 45 bucks at best buy you cant expect much more for the everyday use so i bought two
First of all, you have to pay 99.99$ for it. Then after you buy it you have to spend another 50.00$ on buying things that work with it. it does nothing accept sits there,......I bought it, belive me
I purchased the scope from a chain camera shop during a 50% off clearance sale. The scope appears to be well made. The tripod and mounting are solid.The optics seem pretty good but it has been hard to get a sharp focus on Jupiter and Saturn. Moon viewing has been great. I bought the lens accessory kit as well but have been unable to get a sharp view on the planets.I have not had much luck with the sky align. Half the time the align fails and when I do get a good alignment it has only been marginal at finding objects. I normally resort to a sky map for navigation. The spotter scope is great when properly aligned to the telescope and it is easy to align. The scope is much better than the Tasco toy scope I had when I was a teen, but I wish I could get a sharp focus on the planets.Regarding the sharp focus, or lack of it, maybe it is my own eyesight. The scope is a great value.
The tent is decent and the portability is excellent. However, the lights are woefully underpowered and the bulbs create uneven color casts. The tripod is flimsy, frustrating, and almost useless, but this is the price of portability as well. I ended up buying clamp reflectors with 150 watt daylight bulbs at a local home builder's store. I also replaced the blue/black backdrop with a white one, and added the velcro strips to hold it in place. You can purchase better domes or tents from online photo retailers, but they are more expensive. Do a little research to discover your needs, and be sure to use the white-balance feature of your digital camera. At first this item looks like a good idea at a reasonable price, but its performance comes up short.
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.
I got these when I upgraded to a new MacBook Pro. It's a very simple system, plug and play. The speakers are more substantial than what you usually find for computers. They look very good on the desktop. I was even more impressed when I began playing around with the various settings in iTunes (Classical, Acoustic, etc.) These speakers allow you to hear subtle variations in tone. Bose tech support is unusually knowledgeable and helpful. Based on this experience, I am thinking of buying more Bose products. ADDED NOTE: a few months later--I now realize I NEVER REALLY HEARD my music before. I can't believe what I was missing! Since these wonderful speakers can also be used for an iPod, I plan to use them to save myself the cost of another system. FANTASTIC.
After reading some reviews I purchased this case half expecting that I would be returning it. Not only do I love it, I would have been just as satisfied if I had paid twice as much for it!Case is attractive, easy to open and close and keeps the handheld secure. I do not remove it from the case to charge or hot sync, nor do I find it an issue to turn it on or get the stylus. All you have to do is lift the handheld slightly. I also use the MP3 player and have not had issues with the sound, although I do leave the case open for music. I have paid 5x as much for fine leather cases, and honestly like this one better. Aesthetically, the where the case ends and my E2 begins is seamless. This purchase was definetly a pleasant surprise.
I recently purchase this item, I found that there is no Firewall Administration Options in the menu as showed in the DLink Product Page Manual (Everything else is good). I'm talking with the Dlink support and have no solution. DLink support team says "There are no firewall options on this router. To open ports on these routers you will use vserver and applications. Thank you for networking with D-Link. "
Pro: Very crisp, clear sound. Nice design.Con: Power/volume knob is a little stiff to turn.
I typically do not leave reviews on anything, much less a Sony item. I'm usually a big fan of Sony. These headphones however, are crap. They arrived, and right out of the box one ear does not work! WORTHLESS! So, in order to get my $8.63 back, I have to pack these up drive to UPS, and pay to ship them back. Not worth my time, effort, or money. Sometimes a cheap price just isn't worth it. You get what you pay for. I bought some JVC headphones for about $25 and they're great.
I bought these headphones to use while working out at the Gym. I used to own the same model headphones before and had been using them for 2 years while at work and at the gym. Since after much wear and tear my earlier pair stopped working I bought the same model again. What I like most other than the over the ear design is the design of the plug which connects to the mp3 player. Its short and does so at right angle to the player and hence doesn't extend much outside the player which is ideal for working out. The clip on design is my favorite since it allows you to play the music as loud as you want and still doesn't hurt your ears (might differ from person to person). The headphones are durable since I have had them for over 4 years now, and these would be my second pair of headphones. The sound quality is decent and adequate. Overall an excellent set of headphones for gym use.
I love this mp3 player. It is extremely easy to use and the video works great. I use it daily, especially for podcasts and educational videos. I did have a little problem with the video software, but using the MeizuMe fansite I found software the was more user friendly with Vista. I would definately get another one or give it as a gift.
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.
Pros:- Field backup of your photos- Nice display- Easy to understand and use (compared to, say, your camera)Cons which, if corrected, would put it in the 5 star:- Slow to load from CF to internal HDD- No external battery charger- Cannot zoom in on camera RAW files- Price $200 less (might as well dream)4 stars. Worth owning.
Very simple, installation was without any trouble (almost) since then - works great! no cons.Speed is satisfactory, range - no problem all over the apartment.I recommend it with all my heart!
This printer is only good for xp/vista. It is on the box as it works for older printes but when you open box, only cd for xp/vista. They advertise a website, but it no longer exist. When contacting Lexmark, It's tough luck, get over it. Advised that Windows won't allow them to support the older version. This is wrong of Lexmark and Windows if this is correct. They should stand up and make things right.. They are the ones who are advertising this incorrectly...... support should be there, as long as, item in still being sold....SHAME SHAME LEXMARK!! I do not support the purchase of Lexmark products.. Lexmark is not doing what's right. Bad customer experience... after hours of searching was able to find on website, but not because of Lexmark.. Thanks to other customers for information.. I appreciate YOU!
Easy to attach to the wall and TV. The swivel part is great for moving the tv into different veiwing sports. Very nice product.
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!
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.
After a week, one speaker developed a rattle I thought was coming from the shelf. When I removed it, it was coming from the speaker. Too expensive to return as I live in the Caribbean. Very annoying.
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!
Great price for this cable. Gold tips to resist corrosion. Don't fall for the &#34;more expensive cable is better&#34; scam!
Just got the camera and from what I've seen so far it is a wonderful piece of equipment. My only complaint is that Amazon misrepresented the battery type saying it is, "powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3" which is not true and disappointing to anyone who is upgrading from a camera that does use those batteries (ie D70) The D200 uses the EN-EL3e which doesn't have the same fit as the EN-EL3a or EN-EL3.Be aware of this if you are upgrading!
If you are looking to buy a 60+ inch DLP TV, then this is the best. I have researched Mitsuishi, Samsung, Toshiba & Sony and among these Mitsubishi wins by a clear margin (better performance at a lower price). The setup takes about couple of minutes...ClearThought Interconnect is a great feature (the TV detects what has been connected to it and displays only those in the input Menu). The picture quality is excellent for HD content. For such a big size, the weight is very less...just 58 lbs! This allows you to move the TV easily if you ever have to (comparable Plasmas, like for example the Panasonic TH-58PX60U 58" Plasma HDTV weighs 138 lbs).
the microphone is poorly made, buttons are difficult to push, recording quality is poor, software was entertaining for about 10 minutes but it's inflexibility rendered it useless. Even if you get it for free, as I did, it is not worth the hassle. Mine sits in a drawer, unused for many months, after only about 30 minutes of use.
I buy this set often for customers that want to upgrade their PC with a little bit more memory. I have yet to have any received damaged or faulty. None that I have bought have failed or given any of my customers any issues. If your looking for good Low gig RAM you can trust I can say these will do you just fine.
this cam is perfect no frills just great it works fine and what else you need
Let's see; I:* Had two film based Elphs,* Have two digital Elphs (S110 (mine) and SD800(my wife's))* Have bought countless Elphs for our ethnographic research group at work (where small means inconspicuous, which is important so as not to ruffle subjects we are studying, and where shots are quickly grabbed without a lot of time to get the lighting perfect).Every time I need to buy another camera, home or work, I research all of the reviews in all of the right places (such as Steve's, PC Mag, CNet, Popular Photography, and dpreview), and for pocketable cameras, they point me to the Elph family.I bought this camera for my son (but I have taken a few pictures on it myself). Much joy, the camera only met or exceeded my long standing expectations.The bottom line is that if the novice photographer can take the time to compose a picture and get the lighting fundamentally correct this camera will more that delight.And... the LCD on the back is remarkable, too. Stunning, actually.This is only my second review on Amazon. To take the time to write this should tell you how much I think of this camera and Elphs in general.
My favorite pocket radio. Seems to be just as sensitive and sounds much better with the speaker than the DT200
Great product for the money spent. We were limited to the quantity we could order. The product worked excellent for its intended use.
I bought a pair of Vibes a year ago off an auction site for $35 and have been very happy with them. The sound quality is amazing, especially for the price. in short, they are worth every penny. My dog ate my backup headphones (a pair of Sonys) so I decided to buy another pair of Vibes as the price had dropped to $[...] here on amazon. I was aware of the '2nd generation' bait and switch Vibes (see some of the other reviews) but was under the impression that they were visibly different from the '1st generation' in that the headphone jack was reconfigured to an L-shape instead of the straight silver setup (there are pictures on amazon of both configurations). It turns out I was wrong. And I'm not real happy about it. There is NO POSSIBLE WAY TO VISUALLY DIFFERENTIATE between the '2' generations! Want proof? Drop this in your address bar: http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Flashback-Chrome/dp/B000K5VCUC. This is page for the '1st gen.' Vibes, which you'll notice are no longer available. In fact, there's a link to the replacement product, which is what you're looking at now. Here's the kicker. The two listings are IDENTICAL! EXACT same product title, EXACT same product images, EXACT same detailed product description! The only differences between the two are that the '1st gens.' are no longer available and have better, albeit fewer, reviews. It seems pretty obvious that V-Moda simply relisted the new product but with the exact same listing so as to intentionally deceive buyers. total bait and switch.So why does all this matter? Because, as mentioned in other reviews, the '2nd gens.' are a totally inferior product. The sound quality of these new ones is nothing like my old ones. They're no better than the Sonys that came with my player. And yes, I burned them in. If you've read any positive reviews on other web sites about the Vibes, chances are it's for the '1st gens.' As most of those reviews are done just after the product hits the market. I think it took 6 mos. to a year before they were replaced with the '2nd gen.'I would return them, but after you factor in initial shipping (not refunded), return shipping, and 15% restocking fee, I'm out $10 to return a $[...] purchase. it's a lose/lose situation. Unfortunately, I didn't find the old listing until after I received my new ones in the mail or else I would've steered clear. So learn from my mistake and buy a pair of headphones from a manufacturer that isn't trying to pull a fast one on you.
Folks, I found good and cheap ($27) iPod speakers for our pickniks and camping! For small size, 2 speakers per enclosure is optimum, even for system with "one active + one passive".1. I have good bass respond at 125HZ. For 1" speakers was not expecting boom-box, but it sounds much-much better then 50mm folding speakers.2. No stupid wires arround and works on 4 AA (not AAA) batteries.3. Background music creates a good atmosphere. It's loud enough(1,5W per channel).4. It works with external power supply 4,5-13V and charges iPod.Only one drawback - consumes 80mA from batteries in idling and almost 180mA at max volume - price for bass respond. But with new 2500mAh rechargeble AA-cells shouldn't be a problem.Save your research time, look no further. Just get it!!!
It's okay i guess i couldn't really tell the difference between composite cable (yellow cable) on it but some of my games do look more sharper and the lighting and darken areas look a little bit better but over all you cant really see a dramatic change it's verry affordable i use it for my sega genesis you cant go wrong buying it.
These are the only earphones that are comfortable on me. They are perfect for the gym when I'm on the elliptical.
Luego de buscar y investigar sobre que marca comprar, lei en las lecciones Strobist, que &eacute;sta marca de Sombrilla y &eacute;sta medida eran las m&aacute;s recomendadas, compr&eacute; una y ahora tengo dos, tienen una resistencia muy buena y excelentes condiciones de traslucidad, estoy muy contento con el resultado de mis fotos.
I bought the Coolpix 5700 after I sold my older Sony DSC-P1 3.3MP camera. I missed the manual flexibility I had with my older SLR cameras and the 5700 gave me the best of both worlds, a point-and-shoot camera with Nikon's superb metering and autofocus, and full manual control over all of its functions. Pictures come out GREAT in 5MP (averaging 1.7MB each on 2560x1920 1:4 JPEG compression), handling is GREAT after you learn where everything is.The included 16MB flash card is not very useful. You can store an average of 6 snapshots at 2560x1920 Fine (1:4) mode. So, Amazon was offering the Viking 512MB Compact Flash Card for less than $$ and I took it:It gives me an average of 209 shots at 2560x1920 Fine (1:4) mode. So, I can be away from a computer for a while before the need to offload the pictures and format the card.I'm sure other reviews on the net tells stories about how GREAT this camera is, but let me tell you about my disappointments:- I feel I should make a comment on the battery, Nikon did a good job by making one battery for the entire Coolpix line, this makes it easier for you to buy extra batteries when needed. However, an extra battery is a MUST. That's why Nikon included the external battery charger with the camera, you can charge a battery while you use one (my old Sony had a power supply that plugged into the camera, which tied up the camera during charging times.)- I usually install a UV filter on my SLR cameras to protect the lens, I failed to find a UV filter for the 5700 and no adapters are available yet for it. I noticed that the Coolpix 4500 has a standard 28mm thread, which could have been made for the 5700.
I'm really tired of new inkjet printers, I got a Canon MP640 and a few other new HP Inkjet Printers which the ink will drain and dry out if you don't use it often, to say like if you just going to need to print a few pages each 2wks, for me sometime I only print a few pages a month. So with those new inkjet printer these days they come with 5-6 ink cartridges and cost about $14 each. Everytime I'm about to print something one of the cartridge will be drained out, which means I can't print unless I put a new one in. New Inkjet if on ink cartridge goes out you can't print/scan or fax, so it's useless. You have to make a trip to the local store to get some ink plus gas these days...Anyways back the old HP Inkjet 450Ci, I have another old printer that last 7yrs now! They works the same way, if any of the ink goes out it still print without having to replace the ink in order to print, even you take out one ink cartridge and leave the slot empty. It still print using whatever the other ink cartridge is black or color unlike like printer these days, I guess they are making good money out of inks instead of printer itself. I have two of these printer in storage for like a year, and I pull it out still have the old ink in it, I hooked it up and it just prints. ink still good, no wonder why the ink cost about $50 for a pack, but it well worth it in the long run vs the new Inkjet printer these days... If you print pretty daily go with new printer but still there's time that you travel and not use it for a month or two, the ink cartridge on those will drain and dry out and you'll need to replace it if it's a multi function printer you can't scan/fax/print without replacing the ink!I hope new Inkjet these days like 8yrs ago!!! I would recomend this or go with a Laser Printer instead if you don't print too often...I'm an IT for 8yrs, so I deal with printers alot and hear a lot of feed back from customer how new inkjet draining and dry out when they don't use it often.
The Creative MuVo TX FM 1GB MP3 Player is a very useful item. It has triple functionality as a storage device, music and radio player.
I needed a cheap sd card with free super saver shipping and this one matched. I used the card with my new kodak camera. I've never heard of this brand before, but works with no issues. Remember to format it before use.
Not worth losing all the benefits and features of the TIVO for a few HD channels. I'm returning it and going back to my TIVO...I am now considering changing to cable since I am so upset about this whole issue. They charged me $299.00 for this piece of junk which is worthless to me. I would highly discourage anyone from getting the HD DVR reciever if you have owned the TIVO
First things first. This product is INCREDIBLE. For someone who loves deep, clear bass, this is the best pair of earbuds on the market. I have had many other so called "Bass enhancing" earbuds but these beat them all hands down. If you are like me and have to have hard thumping bass in your music, look no further this is the product for you. Now my only word of caution is not to turn up the music to loud since the noise cancelling feature actually WORKS on these and could cause some serious hearing issues later on.In the end there is no better for BASS!!!!
Before I bought, I read these reviews. Lots of peopls like this camera. Some said it's great when you learn the shooting modes and scenes. A few say it takes very blurry pictures. I figured those people just hadn't mastered the features, and that it would be fine. It seemed great when I played with it at a retail store. I was WRONG.This camera is incapable of taking indoor pictures of subjects that move! INCAPABLE! I don't just mean shutter lag when the flash is being used. I can live with a little shutter lag. But when the camera does fire, if the flash is used and the subject moves even a tiny bit the shot is lost to BLUR. I bought the camera to take pictures of my kids, so even with all the things it does well I consider it a total waste of money. There are children of family and friends who I have lost all opportunity to photograph because they were wiggling, and entire events (like birthdays at Chuck E Cheese's) where I have not one single usable shot. (Hold still?? Yeah, right.)I think the problem is that there are NO MANUAL CONTROLS. You can force the flash on or off, and that's it. There is no way to manually set the ISO, which could improve pictures of moving subjects. Even my old Olympus 1.3 megapixel camera allowed me to set the ISO and take usable pictures of my kids (if they were still in the frame after a very long shutter lag). I am shocked that this camera, made by a company with such a good name, has such a major shortcoming. The camera does have some nice shooting scenes (read another review if you want the positives. I concede that it has some great capabilities in some shooting environments, most of which are outdoors.) But you are required to use the scenes as is, and there is no way to adjust them. I tried the Indoor/Party scene many times, and there are famiy gatherings, class parties, etc. where almost every shot is unusable due to the people moving and being blurry. The shots that I do have are posed, stiff, and unnatural, because everyone had to hold still through the shutter lag and the shutter release.So you still think it's my fault, right? Like there must be something I missed? (I thought that for so long. I should have returned it and got a refund. Instead I kept it for 8 months and lost $300, since I ended up buying another camera.) When I took the camera to my kid's class Christmas party, I tried several options. The auto mode sucks- you get dark AND blurry. Sports scene is great outside, but try it inside and your pictures are just black. So I used Indoor/Party scene with the flash off. This gave me pictures where the kids aren't all blurry, but which require LOTS of editing in Photoshop. I had to adjust the levels and lighting. Then they were so grainy and noisy that when I printed I got hair that looks like yarn. So I had to reduce the noice by a very high factor. This softens and blurs the overall look of the picture noticeably, but at least they were finally worthy of printing.My friend has a Sony Cybershot. and she's never had this problem. Pictures of her kids come out just fine. So I went back to the reviews and chose a Canon PowerShot A620. Many Canons have a shooting scene called Kids & Pets, which is optimized for photographing moving subjects. You can manually set the ISO, white balance, and other functions to optimize for your environment. Right out of the box I was able to set the Canon and take good pictures of my kids playing inside the house. Only after buying and playing with the Canon did I realize how much better the interface is, and how poor the Nikon's interface is. You shouldn't have to leave a shooting scene and switch the dial to Set-Up mode to adjust the camera's settings. WHY, NIKON, WHY?I see the Nikon Coolpix 7600 is still being sold for big bucks. If you want a camera for outdoor pictures, stiff portraits, or landscapes and scenery, then you may consider it. Some of its shooting scenes and features are very cool. But if you have children and you want natural pictures for their scrapbooks, please believe me and others who are warning you that this camera has a MAJOR defect. If you don't want to spend a grand on an SLR then leave Nikon alone and read reviews of Canon, Sony, Kodak, and Olympus.
This router, bought on 10/09/09, is v9 of the WRG614. It took 1 min. to connect, plug in and set up. Works well with my 2 laptops. And at $40 it is very affordable.
Good sound quality but there seems to be an assumption that everyone on the planet knows how the whole ipod world works. But for those of us who are old and slow to get it, it takes some figuring out and the instructions are woefully inadequate.
The channel on this cord protector is about 1/2" x 1/2", even though the box advertises it as being capable of holding cords that are up to 3/4" in diameter. The 3/4" limit only applies if the cord concealer bulges up and is not flat on the floor. I'm using three heavy-duty extension cords, and this product does not have a large enough channel to fit all of them. It's great for just one extension cord or perhaps a couple of internet cords. Also, to flatten out the cord concealer, I recommend the same advice as other reviewers: soak it in hot water (such as a bathtub) for about 10-20 minutes, and it'll flatten out very easily.
I am not a techie - easy to install. Fast, works well, set up straightforward, not a problem and am using right now with ease. Can't understand the low price for this level of quality.
I used the Sima Quick Connect for my makeshift shoulder rig and am extremely satisfied with the results. It adapts well to the mount and grips to the camera incredibly well. A great alternative to more expensive and outrageously priced systems.
The D80 is a great SLR digital for people like me who had previously used Nikon Cameras and have collected a number of Nikor autofocus lenses.
I originally purchased a HP All-In-One, and ended-up returning it. The photo scan quality was horrible. I then purchased the Lexmark AIO X5150-and love it. It scans so clear, that I was able to scan and edit photos like a photo scan/printer would do. The quality of fine print with the fax feature is outstanding. My brother faxed me a photo, and when I printed it on photo paper, it looked as if it was a professional photo. I love this printer, it fits perfect with my needs for school and home.
Despite the fact that 14% of the reviews poo-pood the MX 610, I decided to take the risk and purchase one. It has an extremely nice feel and I thought that I was going enjoy using it and was glad I purchased it. Unfortunately, within 3 weeks of delivery, the mouse became erratic and inconsistent. It would skip 3 or 4 inches across the screen and was impossible to select a specified point or text. I returned the MX 610 immediately and Amazon immediately refunded the total purchase price. I wish that it had worked.
i got this for my husband so he can play the flight simulator, he says its great and does the job
The first new Toshiba SD-V392 i received a few years ago performed well for awhile then the DVD player wouldnt play and the door jammed.Then the timer recording wouldnt work.Finally,the video tape head on the VCR went out,only the audio could be heard during playback of recording programs.After i received my second Toshiba SD-V392 through amazon.com,so far this used product is working great,even though i havent used all the features on it.
My old Technics turntable finally died, so I needed a new one. I tried one of the cheaper Sony units first, and it was terrible so I returned it. After reading some reviews, it became clear to me that I needed to spend a little more money, and alot of people seemed to like the Audio-Technica AT-PL120 Turntable. I just bought it and I could not be happier! Wow, my old and new LPs sound great, even using an older amp and speakers! This is one heavy unit too. I am very impressed with the build quality, everything just seems to scream "high quality" about this unit. I don't think you can go wrong with this unit, I think it is fantastic!
We were looking for a ralatively low cost big screen for our weekend house and found this at Costco. They did not have their demo hooked up but assured me it was great.This TV proves the maxim "you get what you pay for". It has, without question, the worst TV picture I have ever seen [we have Direct TV]. Figures actually blur and wash out as they move across the screen.It also has limited connections - there is no way to run it through external speakers unless you run it through a receiver or pre-amp first.Fortunately you can return anything to Costco but unfortunately for me Costco is 180 miles from our weekend retreat. And this is a bear to move, particularly un packed!
this is a perfect size camera with perfect picture quality, i love it, i am a fuji camera fan bcoz of there photo quality even sony cannot give photo quality like this, this camera does pretty well in light but no in dark in auto seeting, will have to learn using this camera in dark, rechargable battery is good but if you run out you have to charge for 2 hrs or have a replacments that is extra $$, xd card is kindda expensive, but over all i will highly recomment for $140 its a no brainer.
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.
The player is easy to use and the software that came with it is also good. The touchpad control takes a little practice to master, but after a bit, you can navigate the menus quickly. The size of the player makes it easy to put in a pocket, even the front pocket of your jeans. Good video, too.
lexmark ink products were easy to obtain and reasonable priced. they arrived very fast after they were ordered
I will make this review very simple. No matter what features you find attractive about this remote, its shear size makes the thing clunky and unuseable. Unless you have large hands, you will have trouble accessing all the buttons without 2 handing it. (make sure you go to a retail store and hold it first before you buy it)In terms of features, the remote has only the simplest of "learning" features. If you want a custom interface for a piece of hardware it doesn't have a code for.... good luck.
This is the best laptop I have ever owned, but only because I do not travel ANYWHERE with it (on purpose). This is my "kitchen computer" where I do all my work when I'm in the house. I can run any of my desktop apps on it including graphics (Adobe etc) apps, connect everything I have including my bluetooth phone and headset, dock and sync my iPod, etc etc.. It handles everything I throw at it. If you use this unit in a mobile fashion on battery power you will hate it for its weight, low battery life etc. But if you use it mainly docked in one place or primarily when it's plugged in, you will have yourself one fine desktop replacement in a compact unit. It's all about buying the right machine for the right purposes... no one machine can do everything.
works fine, .. got this to fix a computer, it stil works a month or so later.. i would get this item again
Yes the 770sw guarantees a drop from 5 ft so I feel if I get shock proof reliability at 3 feet I'm still ahead. Yes it says it is waterproof to 33 ft, well again, if I get caught in the rain with no damage then I feel it is well worth it...is there another camera like this? However...While scuba diving near Marathon Key a few weeks ago, it slipped off my wrist/lanyard into 6 feet of water, into 1 ft high sea grasses. I was wrestling the BC off my back and simply forgot to get the camera safely off my wrist. I couldn't find it right then, panic. My boat was anchored and was sweeping at a 30 foot arch in the wind enough to activate the drift alarm so I GPS marked the spot and stabbed a spear gun into the sea floor roughly where I thought I needed to return. It was getting dark so knew I would have to return next day at first light to do a systematic search for it.Next morning we returned for I found a fellow to help me search. He splashed around for a while as I directed him from the boat. I became impatient and jumped in and swam where I thought the target area to look should be. And there it was. s you can imagine I was quite happy to have found it. I had a lot of pics oin it and it isn't the cheapest camera either.Now, I picked it up and turned it on and started a video right there in the water. It worked fine after sitting there over night.I have dropped it from table height too and it still works perfectly.I took it to a cold high mountain river in New Mexico and shot a little video under water last week just sticking my hand under for a few seconds. Still works just fine. It took breathtaking shots off of the Sandia Crest looking out at Albuquerque. Also, "breathtaking" because it was at over 10,000ft alt and I wasn't acclimated quite yet. I took the cable Tramway up there in the afternoon so I could catch a sunset then eat at the restaurant. I do that every time I go there. Fantastic view. The dinning was far better this time than back in 1974..then it was horrible.I'm buying another one of these 770sw's. I like it that much.
I am no audiophile, but I found the sound on these earphones at least as good as the original earbuds that come with the iPhone. I like the lanyard as I find myself needed to pull out my earbuds frequently. They are left in convenient place for a geek like me to return to listening. Plus, in the car, I can easily keep one earbud in for phone calls.
I'm pretty picky about the headphones I wear, from a sound perspective. I absolutely hate the sound quality of the stock iPod headphones. These have a pretty good sound. They're not in the same category of the Shure headphones, but they're not $400, either. The different sized inserts are awesome. I jog with these and they stay put. I don't care too much for wire for the right earpiece being so much longer than the left, but given that they sound so much better than the other 10 pair of inexpensive headphones I have tried, I can tolerate that extra wire.
The sound is top notch, better than the headphones these replaced. they only use 2 AAA batteries instead of three like my other set.THE PROBLEM: They don't fit like headphones. There is no "grip" to them. When I bend over to pick something up they fall off my head. I am disappointed, but not bothered by it. You would think the headphone design would be better.
Considering the free shipping, I haven't been able to find a better deal at shops I have to drive to for ink when my printer runs out.
I currently have a Toshiba TV and love it. I thought I'd purchase a Toshiba DVD player since I love my TV. I have completely wasted my money on this piece of junk. DVD's skip, remote sometimes does not respond, sometimes a DVD will freeze. I put the same DVDs in another DVD player in my bedroom and they all worked fine with no skips/freezing. As alot of the other reviewers said, I agree.....your just throwing your money away here.
I bought the Palm adaptor for my Garmin IQue because of the horror stories of the Garmin adaptor breaking the pin off from the unit. The Garmin can be charge either through a standard round power plug adaptor or through the port connector, which is the same as the port connector as the Palm. When I hooked it up, I experienced the same &quot;hook up&quot; problem everyone else did where it would come loose if you breathed on it. After looking at it closely, what I found was that the two &quot;V&quot; shaped silver metal tabs on either end of the connector was opened up too wide to allow it to fall into the groove on the unit. What I did was to slightly close up the &quot;V&quot;s such that they would fall snuggly into the grooves well enough to hold it on. I can now pick up and use it while connected without it breaking contact. Be careful not to close the &quot;V&quot;s too much, for this would cause the connectors to fall so far into the groove that it will be difficult to disconnect it. To disconnect it on my IQue, I tilt the connector toward the front of the IQue and pull the plug down, much the same way I remove it from the dock. A very necessary unit that needs some of your attention to make work properly.
Just got mine in the mail today, easy to set up. These speakers are amazing for the price, they have good bass, and a crisp sound. Now saying that, these have good sound but there are definitely better. If you need a good pair or computer speakers, I'd say these are a good bet, movies/tv shows/songs get a little more dimension with these, but if you're looking to make a good investment for your entertainment system, I'd say look a around a little more. These play music great though, I'm definitely satisfied. :)
I've installed several radios and this adapter just has a awful signal. Radio stations only come in some of the time.
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.
It's just too small to hold anything bigger than a cell phone charger. Laptop charger was too big. Didnt realize how much it resembles a womans purse lol If you're a man do not purchase! lol
Helps clear the dust and dirt from the head. I don't know how dramatically it helps the video quality, but by theory it should help a lot.
At first, I'll admit I was a little leery about the quality of wireless outdoor speakers. But,these babies have sure changed my mind.(I bought 2) Excellence and quality in a small portable package. I just load my 5 disc CD player and listen to hours of perfect sounding music at the pool !!!!
I am surprised by the amount of negative feedback for this KVM? I was using it with my new Mac Pro/ Dell 8400 with no problems. Yes, it needs a wired keyboard. Also, I never noticed missing keystrokes (from my wired keyboard). Yes, it will beep if no wired keyboard is attached. My only problem was when I upgraded to a 24" 1920 x 1200 display, which exceeded the FIDD102Us specs, that some video streaking occured. Because of this I switched to a Gefen EXT-DVIKVM-241 which handles up to 1920 x 1200. Other than this drawback, I really liked the F1DD102Us design and features.
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 instructions on how to link the mouse witht the USB transmitter are backwards. First, press on the button on bottom of the mouse, second press the button on the USB transmitter. This works.
We bought this so that my son could see ALL the facets of adding and subtracting numbers, and especially to address a problem my first grader was having with lining up the numbers under the actual equation. Yes, this calucator shows the problem - but NOT the steps they teach in school. There are no 'figuring' steps, so he still has no idea how to carry over numbers, or borrow for substraction, or add a zero for double-digit addition. There's nothing showing him how the answer was found - just that there is an answer. He certainly knew this from the other calculators in the house. In other words, the only thing this calculator does is set up the problems in school format - it doesn't show how to solve it, step by step, which is what is required by the school. We are back to square one, and my son is no closer to solving a two-digit subtraction problem than he was before we bought this. But he's having fun pushing the buttons.
Very nice laminator. Haven't had any negative experiences with it yet and have used it periodically for two years now.
I really liked these mounts. I looked everywhere around on the internet, and these worked exactly like I wanted, mounted from the ceiling and wall. The only thing I didn't like were the screws for mounting into the studs. They easily stripped out, so I had to buy some wood screws for this.
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.
i got this camera for my 15th birthday and i have to say its done nothing but impress me. the battery lasts really long i havent charged it in 4 days and its still running fine. the zoom is absolutely amazing. i have not gotten one blurry picture yet. the controls are very easy to figure out i didnt even read the instruction manual. i tried to test the camera out by taking a picture of my fan while it was on full blast, and the camera precisly outlined all three blades and it wasnt even fuzzy. i was truly amazed. i would recommend this camera to anyone. i would say that it is a better deal than the 750 because the only thing that really boots the price on it is the 3" lcd. id say that the 2.5 is doing fine for me.
There's really not much that can be said about a head cleaner, but I wanted to pass on that this particular one worked well for me. After the first cleaning, I had a noticeable difference in clarity on my video work. This tape is good for multiple uses and stays in my camera bag to called upon on short notice.
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 :)
These headphones are really fantastic. The cord is extra long so you can easily plug them into a guitar amp and have room to move around (which is what I originally bought them for). Now I use them for most everything including listening to music and watching TV shows on my computer. They're really comfy and the sound quality is outstanding. Well worth the price since they are not that expensive. I would HIGHLY recommend these to anyone and everyone.
I am running XP Pro and the installation went smoothly without any problems. I dropped in &quot;The Matrix&quot; to test the DVD playing capabilities and I was pleasantly surpised. The movie ran as smooth as my standalone DVD player. I can now play a DVD using my computer without a decoder card.
the mouse and the keyboard are great the keyboard is a little stiff but it is starting to were in
I could have gotten the same cartridge direct from DYMO but they were way more expensive. Very happy with this product. Fast shipping too!
The lens cap replacement was exactly what I expected and very quickly shipped. It would be hard to beat the price.
Works and shipped as described. Upgraded Dell Dimension from 512K to 2mb using this module as recommended from Dell itself.
Althoug this is a quality product, I expected a little more protection for outdoor use. Still the harness makes it more comfortable to transport it than the handle the IM7 has.
I am using this product in my home office and so far (2 weeks), I've been very pleased with it. I love the comfort of the keyboard with the built in wristpad. The mouse works great and I also like the fact that you don't have to put it into a charger for it to work. The wireless component just stays plugged in and the mouse uses a battery.I had just a little trouble with the initial set up and getting my computer to recognize the hardware, but it only took a few minutes for me to figure it out.Great product for those that want to reduce the amount of wires in their life!
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!
$500 for a cable? Get a grip, Denon. Completely dishonest. I'll never buy any of your products again.
I love this brand of pressure cooker. I own 4 presto pressure cooker. Its sturdy, easy to handle and safe. Cooks food wonderfully. It is the best thus far.
Phenomenal lens indoors and out at night. With the D3 I can walk around downtown at night taking pictures with no flash while walking at f/1.4.I also have the new 24-70mm which I prefer (due to zoom) when I don't need the low light ability of the 1.4 but they are very comparable otherwise.Spend the extra and get the 1.4 over the 1.8. It's better quality and you won't have to worry that there's something better out there you didn't get. =)As you probably already know the D40-D60 series don't have built-in focus drive motors so you'd have to manually focus this lens (and most/all nikon primes) with those bodies. The D60 has a built-in rangefinder displayed in the viewfinder to help you focus however, so it's not really an issue.
I didn't expect much from this product when I purchased it. I figured it would last for about 2 hours before draining my iPod.I finally got around to using it for a long road trip and was pleased to find that it ran for over 5 hours off of my G1 Nano. Not only that, but I only had to change stations once or twice throughout the trip, even in high saturation areas. There were a few static pops when a local station would compete with it but a simple selection of a different frequency fixed that. Other than that, I noticed no problems with sound quality.Operation was simple. I just plugged it in and selected my frequency. Done.I can't say anything about the receiver since I didn't use it and have no plans to use it in the future.I paid about $20 for it and thought it well worth the price. Above $30 I might think differently.
Nothing is perfect, but this wireless keyboard and touchpad combo is about as good as they get these days. It has some big pluses - lightweight, 1/2" thin, and small enough footprint to fit into my 13" case perfectly. There are also three minuses - Price is high, there is no cap or case for the USB insert so the contact point can get bent or dirty, and most importantly, there is a lag and inadvertent jump around the page when using MS Word. I have had this problem with other wireless units from a variety of manufacturers, so I wonder if it is more a case of RF lags. All told, I would buy this brand from Amazon again, but next time I would try a wired unit to see if it eliminates the lag and jump problem.
After about four months of use, I like this TV/DVD player and it fits my needs well with the built-in functionality. This is a very flexible device and I use it in my home office (which is also a bedroom), which is my only work location. For a majority of a work day it is used as a 2nd computer monitor, which comes in very handy with the multiple windows I tend to need open. The size of the monitor at 23" eases the stain. After work I use it as a TV or DVD player and find viewing is good from approx. 10 feet or so. My daughter sometimes guests out on weekends and gets a lot of use out of it. I would give it five stars but the remote is sometimes recalcitrant in activating channels or volume changes, detracting from a seamless operation.
I bought the Everio camcorder and DVD burner in 4/06. Mistake I made was that I didn't try the burner right away - I thought I'd get enough camcorder footage to make my entire first disc, and I'm slow. Anyway, when I finally tried it, every disc I put in the burner was "incompatible." Even the disc JVC packaged with the unit did not work. I returned it to JVC during the warranty period, and they sent it back saying it worked fine. Still, the same "incompatible" message, and now my warranty period is gone. I am really upset about this and cannot keep spending $25 to send it back to JVC and have them tell me it works, much less the money they will now charge me for servicing.
After reading some of the negative comments here and on eopinions, I almost didn't buy this player. I should have listened to the critics, this cheap thing quit working after one week of light use.I took very good care of it, I only used it to play MP3 CD's through my car stereo. It worked quite well at first, I was happy with it, but then it started skipping and pausing on my MP3 CD's. So, I tried a BRAND NEW audio CD and it did the same, skip, play, skip, pause, skip, play, stop. So, I upgraded the firmware and it only made it worse, afterwards it wouldn't play anything. It just sits there, spinning the CD, never playing a note.This is the second lousy CD/MP3 combo player I've bought, jeez, does anybody make a decent one of these?
Great buy, there very comfortable, and they stay on very well, since I have owned them I have never had them fall off. They produce good sound and are very durable. An added bonus, I live where it's always windy and usually cold, and they do a grate job at blocking the wind form my ears and keeping them relatively warm so now I wear them everywhere.The only con I could think of, there cord is a little longer then necessary, I can have the headphones on and my mp3 player can easily hit the ground with a little cord to spare.
Good Adapter. Works specifically for the Dell Inspiron Laptop that I have that requires an adapter from the EIDE HDD to the Foxconn Contiguous Type Adapter.
I've used many pcmcia cards before with my computer (Compaq Evo n600c, WinXP Pro), with no problems. This card was the exception. First 5 times I used it, it worked great. After that, it would cause my machine to freeze whenever I inserted it. In the end, I discovered that the only way to get it to work was to reboot the machine at least once with the card already inserted. Driver updates did nothing to fix this problem. Major inconvenience and no support resources. Go with another card if you can.
Excellent picture quality- Component output is almost as crisp as HDMI Sony Blu ray player. Beautiful distinct colors on the front panel for the playing(/played) disc(/s) and unplayed discs. I didn't buy this from Amazon.
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 would not recommend these items to anyone was very well dissatified with the product, I tried them and after a few days I removed them. I did not get a good connection from the the voice that the phone carried after plugging them in was very poor.
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...
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 bought this camera just under 12 months ago and recently the battery cover door would not stay closed. I sent it into Nikon along with my proof of purchase and about a week later got a letter saying it would not be covered under warranty. The repair charge with shipping and tax would be $115.22.I am the only person that uses this camera and it was never dropped or abused. Battery was only taken in and out maybe 4 or 6 times over the time I had it.For this reason I would never buy another Nikon product again. Next digital camera will charge without removing battery.Camera takes GREAT pictures, but can't do business with a firm that is very difficult to get ahold of and does not honor their warranty.Bye Bye Nikon.
This my second one of these(first got stolen with my ipod). The reciption is very clear and you can take it anywhere, very small and lite. Great for using with your home stereo. The only down side is that it takes AAA batteries, and don't go cheap, cheap batteries get eaten up a lot faster than the better brands from my experience.
everything is great especially for the price. Only thing i could find is that it could use more bass but thats because i love a lot of bass. So it probably has a good amount of bass capability for normal listeners. Otherwise i love the headphones.
I purchased these DVDs on the recommendation of The Digital FAQ site. Maybe one in three worked, I thought my DVD player was going bad. I bought a ten pack of philips brand at a local discount store and every one worked the first time. These things are garbage and even if they gave them away they wouldnt be worth the time and aggravation they cost.
I spent many pleasant hours, to the amazement of my spouse, seeking out what she now derides as my "wife-cancelling headphones"! For my commute, I needed to power drivers from a regular-sized iPod. I wanted a pair that I could take with me "on foot" easily and that would fold up neatly. At the $150-200 price-range I expected durable construction as well as sonic fidelity. I had started out with what everyone thinks of: Bose QCs (as mentioned in the early Dec. New Yorker article about what to get people for the holidays-- this gift being suggested along with an eyemask for harried fathers).Reviews on Head Room, CNet, and Amazon convinced me that the airline-inspired Bose QCs were overpriced and undernourished. Perhaps better for frequent flyers, but I needed to cancel sounds on buses and trains: a different challenge. I preferred, or so I thought, on-ear "super-aural" sets, so I looked into Sennheiser's more affordable noise-cancelling folding on-ear PXC 250s: better, but their plastic headpieces seemed flimsy and prone to cracking, and their external battery cord seemed to get in the way. AKG K81 DJs tempted me at their fair price; they received nearly unanimous acclaim. But for commuting, they seemed too big and bulky, since although half-folding, they are made tough and strong for dj's to monitor music in clubs. (For the $50 range, by the way, AKG's K26 also receive high marks as a vast improvement for IPods if upgrading standard included buds.)Still, armed with a gift card to offset some of the cost, I looked to the lower weight IEMs and higher range (in price, performance, and db's of noise suppression). The IEM decision fit best my needs; I ride the bus and subway: about three hours total round-trip. Acoustics and physics prove the point. Bose QC's use white noise to "cancel" sounds with others. IEMs isolate more sound at a deeper level of body contact, and so needed lower volume-- this saves aural damage. Also, less volume in the ear means less power drain for the iPod battery.UE gained the most support from the hundreds of reviews I must have scanned. I purchased a pair (their price on Amazon is about the least expensive retail amount you'll find). Curiously, many vendors charge more for the black than the white model! I being cheap bought the latter, but I am pleased to note that nobody will mistake these for standard Apple buds. The wire is clear, and the color is handsome without being too attention getting: a must for us urban commuters, unfortunately. The actual earpieces do stick out, since IEMs carry more punch than buds. To my surprise the hook over the ears does markedly help in wearing them comfortably-- it was not interfering at all with the eyeglasses behind the ear. Also, this position minimizes the drag of the wire and reduces the IEM transmission of vibrations into the ear as you move or as the wire brushes against clothing or your body. This does take a bit of getting used to, but, as with the insertion of the IEMs, it can be done in a few seconds after the first few times.For noise-cancelling, the Pros do not shut out all external sounds, nor for the sake of safety would a commuter desire this. But, they reduce it by perhaps 2/3rds. What remains on bus and train is often attributable to the vibrations and rattles that shake as well as produce sound. You cannot get rid of the discomfort as the vehicle hits the bumps in the road or on the track!They do reproduce (especially "standard" rock honed in the studio) sounds well, although they so far coupled with the iPod have only outperformed my (non-sound-suppressing, non-folding, but otherwise a bargain) $50 Koss U40T-Radio Shack over-the-ear "circumaural" titanium cans marginally. This may improve with time, as phones need to be broken in, apparently. [Hint: the EQ set for rock reveals much more depth than the bass booster setting that I had previously as my default. Maybe an obvious point?] Debate at "head-fi" on-line has raged as to whether "burning" them in over a couple hundred hours to season their drivers is merely the placebo effect or an actual improvement in fidelity.As with any decent set of phones, these IEMs 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 crafts 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. On batteries, the DC does not seem to interfere with the amplified signal, and even without an amp added the signal sounds great.Ultimately, what IEMs are at this range, I gather (as opposed to the thousand-dollar customized pairs UE designs), are "musical earplugs."They shut out the outside, boost what sounds you program and prefer, are lightweight, enjoyable, and while not audiophile-level, fulfill their purpose. From what my spouse tells me the sounds I hear do not leak out. They are less expensive than competing models, the fit in the ear is not nearly as traumatic as some reviews have made UE IEMs seem, and the match of form-- plugs-- with function -- players, will never be airtight, offer orchestra-like fidelity, nor will it be able to satisfy those lucky enough to afford higher-level IEMs or phones. But, for commuting, portability, and ratio of cost to performance, they work well.As my hearing is overly sensitive, and I could/can not ever listen to amplified sound at a rock concert, for example, the lessened volume was crucial for the IEM I chose. This does run at about a third of the iPod volume setting compared to half for other headphones. (I did comparisons with a cheap back-of-neck pair and my over-ears on the commute: these by the way both do one thing: they place the music as an additional layer of sound closer to your ear, but no external sounds are mimimized at all.) Conventional headphones therefore only distract you by their placement of preferred sounds nearer to your ear. Think of when you talk louder to a neighbor in public so as to drown out somebody else at a nearby table.What remains a bit frustrating is the cord. Sitting at a desk with a computer, if you are at all tall, plugging in to the computer (if it is near or on the floor, or at arm's length) for playback will nearly reach if not match the limits of this cord's length. Also, the hiss of the typical computer's operation reveals both the fidelity of the IEMs and the "sound floor" of the usual soundcard/ compressed audio file combination.Super.fi 5 Pro's are better used while walking along or holding the iPod. The detachable cord feature also narrowed my choice to UE. At three feet it is perfect for movement while carrying a portable player. However, I have noticed a glitch with the initial starting up of the iPod, during the shift from regular use to the hold button, and the shutting off of one or both sides of the IEMs. Is this the cord's transmitting problem? But, this may be my own clumsiness or lack of practice. So far, the shut-off continues sporadically when the iPod plugged into the IEM is jostled. With the headphone amp, this annoyance has vanished, and so the plug may be at fault with the iPod connection, or the signal may be weak when driven into the IEM only by the iPod's own output.But, how to wind up the cord into a pocket or case? It tangles constantly, and the need for the permanence of the semi-flexible bends near the ears means the wires cannot be totally compressed as they would be in buds-- or even other IEMs, I suppose. I carry them in an eyeglass case, since this allows for fewer folds and preserves longer the twist given to the behind-the-ear beginning of the cords.I give four rather than five stars for a specific reason. The company is known for customer service, so the lack I mention is surprising. Past reviews led me to believe that a small leather case was also given gratis along with the metallic box. The UE booklet now lists it for $10. What is needed in the metallic box is a winding device; earlier models apparently included this while the one I bought notes, in the booklet, that such a winder is "optional" although it is not listed on the accessory form nor is it explained with which models it would presumably come free. For the price these sell for, I expected a bit more generosity in the "add-ons."
THIS PRODUCT DOES IT JOB....GREAT VIDEO IMAGE EVEN ON A 25FT STRAND OF VGA CABLING,YOU DONT LOSE ANY VIDEO QUALITY WHAT SO EVER,THE CONNECTORS FITS IF IT WAS FACTORY MADE FROM YOUR PC MANUFACTURE.....
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!
They are excellent recording media. The price at Amazon was about half of what I could get them for from anywhere else. I use them on the LP mode and still get great quality.
A lot cheaper than the 580ex. If you want a solid flash and you're not a professional, this is definitely a must own. I'm happy with its size and weight. Your flash photography will be greatly improved and you won't regret it.
So I just got an iPod 4GB from Amazon and was dying to play it in my ride. Unintentioanlly I saw this in a friend's car and I did some research and a week later it's in my hands. Well, I have to say this is an impressive tape adaptor. The sound quality is just as good as playing a CD and the stereo in my car reads it smoothly. On top of that, it's inexpensive!So if you are looking for a tape adapto for your iPod, you should get this one! :)
I agree with the other reviews that said the side pockets were a bit tight for two lenses. I'm using one side pocket for an additional lens and the other for a separate flash. I couldn't be happier!
I purchased these speakers on December 10th, and it is now December 23rd and still no speakers. I paid for the expedited shipping, but they never shipped. I tried contacting both Amazon and Caiman several times, but have received no reply from either company. I will not be able to give the speakers as a christmas gift as planned. I am very disappointed in both Caiman and Amazon, as neither company has even sent me an email to let me know what the delay is, or when they will be shipped. I don't reccommend this company at all.
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.
I purchased this product via Office Depot and it's a piece of junk! Almost a month after owning it one of the fans (the right one) quit working; we have to blow on it in order to get it going again, only to have it quit shortly after that. It really doesn't do a good job of cooling a HP laptop; the only way that happens on a warm day is to straddle the CPU unit over the one working fan, and that leaves the laptop unstable; and even then we have to shut the laptop down to cool it off after a while. Of course we haven't been through winter months with it so I can't vouch for that, but when it comes to cooling a laptop in warm weather; this is totally useless, not to mention a cheap product. If I were this company, I would be ashamed to put my name on this item. I am recommending to everyone that this is a two thumbs down!
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.
Previous to buying this mouse I was using a Microsoft wireless Intellimouse. I was really looking for a wireless mouse for gaming (BF2 and CS), but none of the wireless models I looked at had the 2 thumb buttons I really wanted.The Good: Mouse feels good in my hand (righty only). The mouse is very quick and responsive during gaming. I personally dont do to much mapping of the buttons (except for gaming), but it looks like you can map almost anything to the 4 main buttons. I really like the scroll up/down buttons. Overall very satisfied with this mouse.The Bad: Right out of the box I was upset that you can not connect this mouse to a pc using the usb 2.0 that comes w/the mouse. You have to use the usb to ps/2 doo-dad (supplied) to connect it to your pc. Mac users can use the usb. While I love the 2 thumb buttons, the back one is very easy to use, but the front one takes a bit of a streatch to click. This can be a problem during gaming. The scroll wheel is clunky to use, with real effort needed to move it. The page up/page down buttons are great, but the front button is hard 2 reach, and can be quite awkward to use.Overall I'm very happy with this mouse. My accuracy has improved dramatically in Counter Strike and BF2. I think this mouse would have gotten 5 stars if both of the thumb buttons were easy to reach, and if I could connect the mouse via the usb. The scrool wheel and the page up issues are minor.
This is a good table depending on what your using it for. I know it was only a couple hundred bucks, and I spend that much on cartridges and needles alone, so I didnt expect the needles to be that good...but I was surprised how bad they really were. The table performs very much like the big brother 1200. And I know that any table you buy out of the box isnt going to be up to par, dj speaking. Just like a race car...you cant buy the car stock and expect to compete. You have to put money into it so its where you want it. - Bottom line..the table is smooth. Plates are great..motor is just like the technics. Slipmats are very poor and wobble, and headshells and needles are for the trash. But overall...I would recommend this table to anyone! Once you get the parts you need...you will be very happy to have this deck in your home or club. Sound is warm and not as clear as the techs...but again..nothing that cant be fixed with good Needles.
It seems to be a well made lens cap. I bought it to protect 55mm filters/lenses on my Kodak Z612. Turns out, I hardly ever leave the 49-55mm adapter on the camera so I rarely use the cap. It should do the job for anyone who needs a good lens cap.
I love this cd/mp3 player, i take it everywhere with me. You can carry your entire cd collection around in one tiny cd wallet... it's great. And for the price, it is the best player out there.
If you're an audiophile, then these aren't for you. But I'm not one and these work great. They'll boost your music player or laptop up so that you can actually hear something. And they are portable too. Love that they clip to each other. The wire is the only hassle you'll have with it.
I purchased this case as travel storage for my Amazon Kindle. It's a really good fit for the Kindle even when covered with its leather book cover. There is a divider that seperates the Kindle from the A/C adapter. The mesh pocket is perfect for headphones, SD cards and a booklight. I have included pictures of my case with my Kindle in the stock cover, my charger, and my ReLight rechargeable book light.This case itself is not as padded as I would have liked for a travel case. However, when used with the leather book cover, I feel that it will be sufficient for my needs. I do like the side entry for the case. It makes it easy and convenient to slip the Kindle out of the case.This is an excellent alternative to the $50+ aftermarket Kindle cases available.
I am very pleased with this purchase. The picture is excellent when the broadcast is in HD. Even with standard definition broadcasts, the picture is still quite good. Wish that the set came with PIP, but other than that, I like this television very much. Sony has always had a good reputation for their quality of televisions, and I think this product proves that their reputation is well deserved. I would highly recommend this purchase to anyone looking to add HD to their home.
These headphones are excellent for the price. I have had them for about a year and they have worn well, although now after extended use the black rubber double layer leading up to the speaker is detached from the plastic. No loss of functionality, but I think it makes the wires at risk for eventual failure.
I kinda assumed that this would be compatible with the iPhone but it is not. Unfortunately, you have to buy the Apple brand cable for this feature to work. There is apparently a chip in the Apple cables that allow the iPhone to achieve better video quality and this is not backwards compatible. This is not the seller's or product's fault as it was not advertised to do so. Hopefully with this review I can keep someone else from making the same mistake i did trying to save a few bucks by getting a cheaper cable.
I purchased these earbuds after scouring online reviews, searching for affordable, high-quality earbuds for my iPod. These earbuds definitely filled these requirements. The earbuds come with 3 different size in-ear covers, allowing for a range of ear sizes. These earbuds do an excellent job blocking out outside noise, even when they aren't playing music. The quality of acoustic songs was excellent! These earbuds were a steal at $20 and I look forward to using them more!
Seller delivered right on time and in good shape, would definitely order from them again.
I bought 10 cartridges, every single one was garbage! they were either empty, or I could get a few copies out of it, then it was all streaky and unreadable. I will never buy this product again.
This is absolutely the cutest CD container I've ever seen! It's easy to assemble, and it looks great on display. I highly recommend this product.
I shopped and shopped around looking for the Best Mini DVD Camcorder. After much searching, I came across the Sony 405. This is a terrific camcorder for the money. It is very easy to use and offers many great features. The camera is very small and great for travel. I haven't had this camera for a long time but for the time I have had it, I am very pleased. I originally wasn't planning on spending the money but when I checked Amazon's prices it was worth it. This camera was far more expensive on other store's websites. Especially when you compare the features of this camera to all of the other ones on the market. I originally planned on buying the canon DC-100, and it just didn't compare to that of Sony's. The quality is fantastic and overall it performs wonderful. The only thing I wasn't too keen on was the fact that you could only record 20 minutes of video on the dvd's (using high quality mode) but when I discovered that this camcorder could use the dual-sided discs it worked out great. Especially when I bought this camera to use on a family vaction. I really didn't want to have to use multiple discs but using the dual-sided one all I had to do was flip it over and continue recording. The zoom on this camera is very sufficient. I also like the fact that it let's you take pictures as well (especially if you do not feel like taking your camera around with you). If your in the market for a camcorder I highly recommend looking into this one. One important tip to note as with this camcorder and all othere mini-dvd camcorders in order to play back the mini-dvd on your TV you must "finalize" the disc. This must be done before you place the dvd in your player to playback on your tv. This can only be done within the camcorder itself and it must be plugged in (you can't do this on battery mode). It usually takes a few minutes for it to finalize. For me, I found this to be a hassle when I wasn't using the camera at home and if I wanted to immediately playback what I recorded. But there is a way around this!!! If you use +RW mini-dvd's for recording you DO NOT have to finalize. These dvd's allow you to just record and then put the dvd into your dvd player for immeditae playback and viewing. These dvd's cost a few dollars more but are DEFINETLY WORTH IT !!! It allows you to just record and then be able to pop the dvd right into your dvd player for immediate playback. A good little tip if you do not feel like finalizing!!! Overall this is a great camcorder, and in comparison to the other models on the market you get a lot for the money!!!
I have all kinds of flashlights and have bought several types of LED flashlights. This is the brightest of any of them, even those powered by D batteries! Not sure how long the batteries will last, but I am still using first set.
My friend let me borrow his iPod for about a month. It's a nice player, but I wasn't impressed with its features. It had about the same sound quality as my old CD playerNo matter what people are saying on how great the iPod sounds, the H10 sounds even greater, especially with the Custom EQ or SRS WOW turned on. I have yet to find a player that comes close to the sound quality that H10 is capable of, provided that you have good headphones.The earbuds that come in the box are mediocre at best. I strongly suggest investing in some higher quality headphones/earbuds. I use a set of $20 SONY earbuds.I always charge it overnight so the battery life is almost never a concern with me, but iRiver claims to have a 12 hour battery life. The battery is removable and extra batteries can be purchased from the iRiver website. It charges through the USB port or through the provided AC adapter.The touch pad is a true touch pad. Most other touch pads for electronics are heat sensitive, which means it must be directly touched by a person for it to respond. This one for the H10 however is pressure sensitive. I keep finding myself just rubbing my pocket to change the volume.The user interface is really easy to learn. I found it very similar to the iPod's interface. Some of the more advanced features may require reading the manual.I strongly suggest upgrading to the latest firmware. It will speed up access/loading and shut down times. At first it took about 10 secs for it to shut off, now it only takes about 3 secs.One problem I found is the hybrid USB/AC adapter cord. The AC adapter connects directly to the USB cable. The AC apapter alone is useless, unless its connected to the USB cord. I don't want any extra cords near my computer, there is enough as it is. Apparently iRiver uses the same AC adapter for several of their products.The other problem is Windows Media Player. I found it a bit frustrating becuase WMP tends to not respond a lot. WMP is poorly programmed so getting music onto the player may take a few tries, but it only needs to work once. I blame Microsoft for these problems though. Hopefully WMP will have better MP3 player support in the future.
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.
Nice picture, easy to load. But you have to charge it in your USB port for 45 minutes to look at less than a minutes worth of pictures.Nice way to throw away $9.99.
I bought this elsewhere. The price was about the same as Amazon. It worked fine right out of the box and I am happy with it. The reason for my comment is just a word of warning. The default video setting is DVI. So if you don't have a DVI-D connector on your monitor, it will look like the board is defective.BTW, you don't need the $79.00 gold plated DVI cable that Circutit City sells (grrrr). My $20 cable works just fine.
This is a very useful and easy to use piece of equipment.
Here is My Review about Logitech Cordless Desktop MX-5000 Laser,I'm giving It a 5 Star Rating !,Its a Dream to Use and I Love using it,My Other Mouse was not as good and I hated using it.Also I may add that I Love doing Business with Amazon.com & I will Do Business with Them again...A Satified Customer,Philip McCoy
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
This is the greatest invention! I love all the features and the fact that I can understand what they are saying!! Love it!
The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is an excellent flash product. It serves as master flash so it's especially useful if you have an older Canon Speedlite that you'd like to continue using as a slave flash.The controls are easy to use and learn for an aspiring photographer and strobist. If you're serious about photography, especially with portrait, wedding, event and even wild life photography this flash is highly recommended. Yes, even from 100 yards away setting the flash properly while taking photos with your 400mm lens will give the animal's eyes the "pop" you need to make the image outstanding.The camera comes with a wide angle deflector built in and a bounce card so you can go without a flash diffuser if you are concerned about having too harsh of light coming off this flash and you don't have any good surfaces to bounce the light from. But I chose to buy this product withSto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Canon 580EX Flasha good accessory to have in your camera bag.As far as battery usage is concerned, I've been using my flash on and off for a few months now without having to change the batteries. I'm not doing weddings or events at the moment so I haven't had the opportunity to use the flash a lot at one time, but I've taken about 150 images so far and not had to replace the batteries even with the flash sitting there unused between uses.
product lived up to all standards. works very well. worth buying!! used a football game and was even better since heard and saw what was happening.
I've used this on several different games. None of the games work anymore, it seems as if the disc repair made them worse. WASTE OF MULAH!
This is the second one I have bought within two months and they both were defective. The first one last about a day and the sound went out for no reason. The second worked for about three days and the sound stopped completely. I called Emerson and they told me they both had amplifier problems. You may have more luck than I did, but I would think twice about purchasing this stereo system model.
palm z 22 is not working with windows 7, very frustrating, we worked for hours thinking it was our fault, finally read some blogs that all said they were having the same problem. wasted our money buying this item.
Since most cameras are digital now I was happy to find this on the web. Bought 14 rolls for my mother-in-law who is 86 years. she loves to take pictures and was really sad when she found out she could not get this anymore. I made her day.
Once I adjusted the little frequency knob, the sound quality was excellent, no hissing or distortions, even in silent parts of movies. And I was able to walk from one floor of the house to another and across the house while the sound quality was great the whole time. No more forcing my family to pause the movie when I need to go get some snacks or to bathroom. They also fit well, and feel very light. I've been using them regularly for almost 2 months now and have not had to change the batteries a single time. The base has RCA connector cable built in (comes directly out of the base and has to be plugged into the sound source L/R channel outputs). That's the only connection option you have, so it is a bit limiting (other headphones I've seen allow you to plug in different types of cable INTO them, like some Sony models). But for my purposes this works well and I liked the price. Very glad I bought these.
I bought this as a present for someone, and they absolutely love it.
Knowing that previous reviewers had warned against amateurs trying to install the new battery, I asked my electrical engineer friend to do it. It took him about 4 minutes, and my Mini is now alive again!
I searched FOREVER to find the right D 80. Now, don't get me wrong. I love a deal but, when I learned about "gray market" cameras.. I was worried. Gray Market cameras are very cheap in comparison to the norm. However, they are made for other countries outside the USA and if you buy and it breaks...NO ONE will want to fix it here. The warrenty will be for another country. Do you really trust sending it to ??? and actually get it back. No dice, friends. So, I found a factory demo from CAMETA Camera for a good price. I did get a USA Nikon 90-day warranty, and a Cameta Camera 1 year warranty, plus I just spent another $129.95 for a "diamond" warranty. The Diamond Warranty covers EVERYTHING from an OOPS issue to a camera malfunction for 3 years. I can live with that. I tried the camera and everything is works perfect. I chose the factory demo because 1-no one really has used the camera. 2-it was checked out and approved for sale 3-the price was about $100 or so less expensive than the new ones.One final note - if you go on-line you will see broadway camera and a host of other camera outlet retailing their D80's for $300 to $600 for the body. DON'T DO IT. If you go to the BBB.com you'll see a laundry list of complaints. Not to mention it's ONE company who passed itself off as 15 other companies in order to up-sell you on other equiptment and there is a large possibility that you will NOT get what you paid for.Buyer Beware.Cameta Rocks and so does Calumet and Adorama.Happy Shooting!
Dell steered me wrong on this one. My computer takes an express card instead of this one. I had opened the package and tried to insert in slot so I could not return it. No knowledge of how good it works. Anybody want to buy this at my loss?
DO YOU THINK THE IPOD VIDEO 5TH GENERATION WILL ALSO HAVE COLORS OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I WANT THE VIDEO IPOD TO HAVE COLORS OK BYE:)
This is a very nice patch cable and it provides everything i need in such a cable. It is well made and performs flawlessly.
For some reason if you search all the Mac keyboards, this doesn't show up. I bought this in Sept. '05 to be the companion to my newly-acquired Mac mini. Here are my impressions after 3 months of consistent use:1) Before, I used the original keyboard to my Grape iMac. This Macally keyboard is lightyears ahead of that board, and I like it better than the Apple Pro Keyboard I use at work. The keys type very, very fast without the need to push down on them. My long fingers handle it very well, and I make fewer mistakes on this keyboard than I did with my other keyboard.2) A few things I wish were different about it: A) it's white, so if you don't wash your hands before using your keyboard, it gets filthy pretty fast. But I knew that it would be that way when I bought it, besides I needed a keyboard that would aesthetically go with the silver and white Mac Mini and my White Westinghouse LCD monitor. (And it's not the keyboard's fault I don't wash my hands, but anyway...) B) I'm old school, I wish the power button were still on the keyboard. On the other hand, now that I have this new operating system and new computer, I find myself very seldom actually turning the computer off, so maybe that's not the big issue it used to be. C) I can't seem to get the volume controls above the number pad to actually work to turn down the volume on either my iTunes or the computer itself; however the arrow keys do work the volume on iTunes if I actually have iTunes selected. Still, one would think they'd at least work for the computer's overall volume. On a Mac-based keyboard I kind of expect any key they put on the keyboard to work. D) There was absolutely no literature on how to program the F keys! It was a plug and play device straight out of the box, then I threw away said box since it had no instructions on it anyway, so these keys will remain unused unless I Google some answers! (Side note to Amazon: the box used to send this small keyboard was ridiculous. I didn't need a huge box full of airbags for what was inside it! You would have thought I'd gotten a PowerMac rather than a keyboard! Work on that.)Overall, the lack of frustration using this keyboard, compared to using my purple keyboard, made this keyboard more than worth the money. Something doesn't have to be perfect in order to be just what I need! The choice for me was between this one and the Kensington Pilot Board they had attached to the display model Mac Mini at Best Buy. The reason I didn't choose that board was because it was wireless and came with its own mouse, and I had already bought a mouse to use over a year ago for when I finally got a new computer. Mice are virtually indestructible, and there's no sense in having a spare. The more important thing in MacAlly's favor is of course the ports. Macintosh keyboards have mouse ports in the keyboard. I shouldn't have to sacrifice a USB port or have to buy a hub to make up for the bad design inherent in PC keyboards! So with all that plus a much more reasonable price, as the price on the Kensington is far more than one should spend on a keyboard, I'm very happy with the choice I made.
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro produces excellent sound quality, transparent sound, very good bass, mid and treble. It's also very effective in suppressing external noise and you can wear it while walking on the side of the street, on the noisy train, subway and buses. It's also very comfortable, you can wear it for hours. I got it at around 30% discount off the list price at Amazon, it's definitely a very good value for money!My only concern is the size of the 'ear cup', I wish UE provides additional size (between the mid and biggest size) since the biggest is to big for my ears and the mid size is little bit too lose.For some customers who feel disappointed with the product, most likely because they didn't insert this inner earphone properly into their ears or got the wrong expecatations. This product got excellent reviews from many independent analysts and website. Visit [...]to see the review of this product as well.
The sound quality of these headphones are good enough for daily enjoyment of my ipod. I bought them about 5-6 years ago and they are still going strong (no problems with the sound AT ALL). The fit is alright. It works, but could use improvement. It'd be better if they were more snug so that music didn't leak out as much (which is often the problem with clip on headphones like these). This particular pair is the least snug compared to theSony Mdr-Q68/Red Cip-On Syle Headphone with Retractable Cord (Red)and thePhilips Adjustable Earclip Headphones SHS4700/28 (Black). Since the clips have no rubber around them at all, they are also the least comfy. After about an hour my ears will feel a bit sore. The cord is also a tad too long so it tangles easily. The foam padding and covers wore out after 3-4 years of use (naturally), and I chose not to purchase these again simply because they just weren't comfy enough. If I had to pick between these and the red Sony clip-ons though, these would still win because I got great mileage out of them (and served as backups when the red Sony ones died after 1.5 years of use).
I ordered this item on 29-Apr-2007, though I was concerned I'd receive the wrong item. Fortunately the correct item (i.e. the Compact Flash reader) was shipped thus indicating Amazon has resolved the mixup that many reviewers here reported.As for the device itself, it works great. I have a MacBook Pro and the card reader worked perfect out of the box without any need to install drivers. Best of all, downloads are blazing fast, far faster than a one-year old USB 7-in-1 media card reader I used to use.
I was very satisfied with my purchase. VERY DISAPPOINTED with how long it took to be sent to me. I checked the progress of the shipping daily and it seriously took 9 days for this package to travel less than 20 miles to my house. It would have been faster if I just drove there and picked it up from the facility myself!!!!! Never have I been so disappointed shopping on Amazon!!!!!!
I needed this cable to solve a problem for my dad's audio system and this was perfect. I was having a really difficult time finding this sort of cable locally, so I went onto Amazon and decided to give this particular cable a shot. It seems like a quality, durable cable and it has performed as expected.
I bought this router without checking reviews here and got DSL connection drops just like many other people on day 1. Firmware update did nothing and tech support is a joke. It also interfered with my cordless phone with clicking noise if I used the phone away from the base. I decided to test it by going into the advanced wireless setting in the configuration page at netgearrouter sign in page and disable the wireless transmission. Lo and behold, the DSL connection drops stop and my cordless phone noise disappears. But now I don't have wireless connection which I wanted when I bought this router in the first place. I think this router wireless transmission frequency somehow interferes with the telephone line which, in turns, drops the DSL connection. I just want to post this for the people who could not return the router so they know that they can still use it for a wired network if they have internet connection drops. For those who is thinking about buying it, my advice is to buy another router instead.
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 love this mouse. I have wanted a 5 button mouse again for a while (my last one wasn't USB and my computer didn't have the connection anymore). I got it in March and it's been good for me, for the most part. I only have one major issue with it: the side to side scrolling.I thought it would be a really good and useful feature. It does work well for PDFs and other things if you set it on the highest speed setting (it's DEATHLY slow otherwise). The problem was only a few days into having the mouse, my cursor started acting weird. It would move back to the beginning of the line as if I was holding the back arrow key, and I would end up typing everything backwards. The problem turned out to be while I was using the scroll wheel to click, I was also left scrolling and it happened to get "stuck", not physically but that's what it acted like. To fix it, I just needed to left scroll and release. Over time, I learned the best way to middle click was to press towards the bottom of the mouse instead of towards the desk, so this rarely ever happens now. This may be a manufacturing defect in only some of them.Although the issue was frustrating, it was easily solved, so this mouse is a great buy, and I hope to be using it for a long time.
Got this great little hard drive mp3 player couple weeks ago and overall it's pretty nice. Some things to keep in mind if you're considering getting one:1. Battery lifeTouted as 30 hrs, but that is only if you play 48kbps mp3s which are extremely low quality. For 128kbps quality (close to CD quality), it officially lists 22 hrs. Of course, these estimates assume you never use the backlight and don't raise the bass. Many of my mp3s are 192kbps, and playing those with liberal use of the backlight and bass boosting and the battery only will last about 4 hrs or so. No "removable battery," but there are instructions on how to remove the internal battery for disposal. Don't know if you can order new batteries and replace them yourself or if you have to send it in to do that (like the iPod).2. Sound qualityHey, it's a Sony, and yeah it sounds good! No "base boost" bottom, per se, but you can adjust bass and treble in two presets, but bass cannot be increased very much, unfortunately. You can also adjust equalizer settings.3. Size/DesignAwesome, so small and stylish and light, perfect for holding in your hand while jogging. However, note that the hunk of glass that covers the display is not that sturdy. I dropped my player from about 2 ft high on the bottom surface (opposite the side with glass) and the glass got cracked. Don't think that hunk of glass was a very good idea.4. Skip protectionGreat, never skipped while held in my hand and jogging for 30+ min. Never could happen with CD or MD players.5. AccessoriesNo remote control, but I'm told that many Sony MD remotes will work for basic functions (obviously, not the menus), but in practice, I've found that I don't miss it or need it since it's always in my hand so that I can flip through the menus. The USB/AC adaptor attachment is flimsy and looks like it could easily snap. Unfortunately the nice cradle, that was included with the NW-HD1, is not provided. Still, it's functional so I don't really care too much. Nice that Sony AC adaptors are compatible with 100-240V power supplies, so that you can use it other countries with no problems with a cheap plug adaptor (not included). The carry case is weak and there is no supplied hand strap (but an attachment is present). Headphones are of the standard ear plug variety.6. FunctionalityThere are some functionality problems/deficiencies with this simple mp3 player. First, the backlight brightness cannot be adjusted at all, leading me to leave it off since it drains power so much. Also, the light will turn on when you change volume, giving another reason to leave it turned off. Second, the "direction pad" that is used to navigate menus is fine but slow when you have a lot of stuff in your player. The iPod's wheel is more useful perhaps. The player can also function as a, well, hard drive to carry around non-music files. It will show up as a drive on "my computer" and you can drag and drop files into it like any other windows folder (mp3 files will not play when transferred like this).7. SoftwareThis is the worst part of this player. You MUST use this terrible software to manage all your files and transfer them, etc. If you've ever used this before, you'll know how annoying and aggravating it is to use. On the other hand, it's not as bad as before because the NW-HD3 fully supports mp3s and therefore it's not necessary to convert all your files to Sony's proprietary Atrac format. Still, it is a cumbersome and slow program with a very sucky interface that makes transfering files onto your player a hassle. Most annoyingly, you can not drag and drop files to your library. Also, files must also be entered into your library before they can be transferred from your PC to your player, which is a hassle and waste of time. The functionality of the software also sucks, as there is no ability to create playlists, and so if you want to make mixes, you need all the mp3s in a certain folder. And if you have a song in more than one mix, that means the song will have to be duplicated on your player, which is obviously dumb and wastes hard drive space. And forget about the software arranging folders in alphabetical order for you, that's up to you!Anyway, in summary, I am rather pleased with this nice player and much prefer it to the iPod.Player grade: 4.5 starsSoftware grade: 2.0 starsOverall grade: 3.75 (heck let's round it up to 4) stars
I was a little disappointed when I first tried the GPS because the toggle and select button on the front required excessive pressure to make it work. But after using it on a mountain hike it began to work better. After spending a week in the mountains of Colorado with a friend who had a similar unit I began to truly appreciate the capabilities. It could track routes well from my pants or shirt pocket. The topo portion allowed me to climb out of a deep ravine using the easiest and safest route possible. As we explored the Garmin units the features it had became easier to use. It lacked the electronic compass which I missed but walking a few steps in any direction gives you a proper heading.
This product was recommended to me by an online photo store. I was excited to get it an try it out but the top of the bracket blocked my sc-29 sensor. If the distance between the bottom of the bracket to the top was 1/2" more it would have worked perfectly. This will be heading back for another bracket.Anyone looking for a bracket for a D70S with an SB-800 and SC-29 make sure to get a larger bracket.I'm sure I would have rated it higher had it fit properly.
Good sound,very light, suitable for running, walking or other sports activity. The only minus that it has is non adjustable band.
This cap works great. Exactly the same as the one I received originally with my Canon camera (and lost). No complaints. Just keep in mind that this one has no kind of string or anything, it's free standing.
Just buy it if you need prolonged working time with your camera and your computer. If you just take a photos and transfer directly to your PC in a memory card reader, DONT buy it... you never use it.
I received the item quickly. It was in excellent condition...it installed easily and works like a charm.Thanks
From the accomanying photo, it appeared that one simply unscrewed the trim plate from a 2 receptacle outlet and screwed this onto the outlet's center screw. Not so! The unit plugs into only one outlet and there is no center screw attachment. Wouldn't be a prob in a home setting, but in a commercial setting, customers will find it very easy to walk off with them. Time will tell.
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.
Now that it's up and on a USB2.0 hub, we've not had a problem with it... we were writing data within a minute. The sole issue is with the documentation: while it does specify that it needs a 2.0 hub, the paperwork doesn't go out of it's way to let you know that. Thus, for the first hour, I though this Seagate was chewed, when in fact it was just plugged into an older USB. As soon as I moved it to a newer computer (that had 2.0) it worked just fine. That poor documentation is the only reason I gave four stars instead of five. Sure, that could be my stupidity, but putting a big "MUST HAVE USB2.0!!" on the cover shouldn't have been too much trouble.
The shuffle arrived on time and in great condition. Be warned however, that if you're buying it without a dock/charger, and you don't already have one, nothing else will work except a 2nd-generation shuffle charger. You can't use 3rd generation or a normal USB cord, which is extremely annoying.
I dont know if this was the copy that i had received, but there were too much of color fringes from f1.4 to f2.8... i have a tokina 16-50 f2.8 and it doesnt fringe at all.being a nikkor glass, i didnt expect this kind of performance. rest all was good - construction, focusing speed, etc.another weird thing - even being nikon original stuff, the lens cap (camera body side) is just a translucent plastic cap, unlike the other sturdy covers that come in other nikon lenses.my reason of buying a f1.4 lens is totally defeated due to the fringing issue and hence a 2 star.
As noted previously from others, it is absolute magic with the KSC75 how well it fits.If you're buying for the headphone itself... the output is recognizable as the original input, which I would guess is all that whoever needs this would be looking for at most.
My son bought this item and it broke after four months. He sent it in for repairs with no external damage, they sent it back with a couple of dents in the case. With that, they said their damage was not covered by the warranty. NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE FROM APPLE.
I had no trouble getting this working and so far I haven't had any issues with it.
After delaying a computer backup for months on end, knowing that backing everything up on disk would take forever, I finally purchased this drive with the hope I could finally check the task off of my to do list and keep up with backups on a monthly basis. Setup was a breeze and the copy of files to the drive, including large image and video files, was swift. What would have taken me hours was done in less the one. Only time will tell whether the drive has stamina, but so far I couldn't be happier. It hides behind my laptop monitor, and I barely know it's there. As far as I can tell, there is no need to shut down the drive ("eject hardware") like with my last drive. The need for that process was part of what led to the downfall of my last drive when Windows was acting unstable, so I'm hoping that this drive works more compatibly with my current setup.
I bought this camera and it takes horrible pictures. They come out grainy. I have seen better pictures from a disposable camera than from this one!
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
I got this a while ago, the display is too small and I cannot charge it. It always has to be connected to the computer to work!
This came and was exactly what I expected, in the time I expected, and everything works great. Service is good, product is good, all is well. I just wonder how you get this to work with a remote...
This thing is so small and cool I had to order it.Pros:small, cool, cheap, downloads to PC fast and easy.Cons:1)Twice I lost all the photos I'd taken, even though battery was good and even with this new improved model that has a capacitor to keep this from happening.2)Uses quite a few batteries, but still acceptable.3)You MUST hold the camera VERY still.4)It always defaults to indoor photo setting. Each time you want to take an outdoor photo you must go thru the menu again to outdoor(6 steps).5)This camera never really takes a 'good' indoor or outdoor shot. Always too bright or dark or grainy or white.....6)I got it mostly for my kids but they just can't hold it still enough. Then I decided it would be for me. 1 in 10 photos would be OK. I didn't keep a single photo I took.I returned it in the end. Too bad cuz it was so nice to carry the thing around in my pocket. It really is the size of a cracker.
First let me say that this iPod Shuffle is my first experience with an MP3 player. I don't listen to music much when I'm out and about but I've been flying for business more lately so I wanted something less bulky than my portable CD player. I didn't need one of the large capacity models, 240 songs is more than enough to get me through any round trip flight. Apple being the leader amongst MP3 players I figured I couldn't go wrong with an iPod.I have to say that I am disappointed with the iPod Shuffle.The frequency response is not as advertised (20hz - 20000hz) and the overall sound quality is quite flat and poor. Particularly absent is the bass. This frequency range is commonly featured on most portably audio devices including my old portable CD player and it provides plenty of bass. I tried swapping headphones for the ones I use with my CD player; it sounded better but only barely. I tried the same song on my CD player, iTunes on my PC, and then on the iPod and the iPod was the worse by far.I'll also never use the provided ear buds. They do not fit well in my ears, nor do they stay in (in addition to not sounding very good).Another draw back is that the Shuffle can only be charged from its docking station, which can only be plugged into a USB port on a computer that is on. This kinda makes it difficult when you're on the road and need to charge the thing. You could try to beg some juice off a fellow traveler I suppose [Approaching someone at the airport you see using a laptop] "Excuse me sir, would you mind if I could suck some power from your computer's USB port for my iPod?"I also didn't think I'd mind not having some indication of what I'm listening to (even a track number display would be nice) but it is an inconvenience not knowing where you are in your play list.The provided instructions are very thin, especially on how to use iTunes with your iPod. I've been using iTunes for a while and it took me some time to figure out how transfer music to the iPod (after I figured out I needed to upgrade iTunes to version 7+).Speaking of the software, my computer has crashed more in the last week than it has in the last 2 years after installing iTunes 7. I cannot boot the computer with the iPod in the docking station and the docking station plugged into the PC. I also cannot put the iPod on the docking station without first having iTunes running. Doing either of these causes the computer to lock up.There are a couple things I do like. I like that it's small. And I like that the volume can be turned up pretty darn loud to drown out the screaming children on the plane.I cannot recommend the Shuffle if it is going to be your primary means of playing your music. It works well from a functionality standpoint but falls very short on quality. An $80 learning experience to be sure...Pros:SmallVolume goes up highMore than enough storage space for casual useCons:Poor audio qualityPoor ear budsCan only charge with USB docking stationPoor instructionsSoftware crashes my computer
I can hardly believe this product is from DLink. Use to trust D-Link products religiously, but this particular product has changed everything. Before my purchase, I didn't believe those negative comments and thought they were either rumors or users' own stupidity caused the problems... well, now I am among them! The router keeps screwing up, and here are just a few examples:1. MSN messenger keeps disconnecting for no reason at all. The "solution" from DLink engineers is written for an obsolete version of the MSN messenger.2. There is is no power switch. The only way to recycle power is to pull the plug, literally. However, 4 out 5 times when you recycle power in this fashion, the router will go into a locked-up state, where all the LEDs are lit (even for the ports without cables) but does nothing (no DHCP, no nothing). You have to keep recycling until you see the LEDs blinking3. If you leave the sucker running for too long, it will hang during download. I was building some gentoo packages using "emerge" on one desktop computer, while surfing the net using a laptop via wireless... the emerge would get stuck in the middle of the download and I have to keep killing it and restarting emerge...Who knows what other problems there may be... I kept urging the dlink engineers to release a new firmware, but for heaven's sake, they won't listen and till this very day, Rev D only has its factory firmware available.
It should be clear from the description that this receiver does not offer a lot of 'feature' content. What is not clear is the fact that this appears to be a very well made good sounding receiver. I was skeptical initially that it was possible to find a good two channel receiver at this price point, but after reading other reviews on this product took the gamble. I needed this for periodic radio reception and playing cd's from a single-disk player. It's driving two floor standing speakers, and providing very clean sound to my ears anyway. This model is replacing a recently deceased Kenwood receiver that had served since 1989. It's a bit early to comment on how durable this unit will be in comparison to the KW, but my initial impression of its construction indicates it's a well made piece. I would think anyone choosing this model will be very pleasantly surprised.
Nikon is a name synonymous with Quality and Performance, so when I was shopping for a waterproof binoculars, what better choice than Nikon. It proved to be a very good decision because Nikon's are ALWAY great products. The binoculars presented a super clear image with great ease of handling and light weight. It is proving to be perfect for use when I go kayaking .... get it, waterproof?!?I will always recommend buying a great brand name when you don't have time to research a product, and when it comes to optics. . . . you can always trust in Nikon! CYuen
I first purchased the 250gb drive and was very happy with it. I then bought the 320gb drive based on my satisfaction with the performance of the 250gb. They are both 7200rpm drives, which is a further asset. One of the features I like on them is an "on-off" switch, so you don't have to keep them on, and you don't have to use them on startup. Since they're plug n play, the on switch will bring it up on "Auto-play". I also have 320gb WDC My Book Premium, which does not have an on-off switch, which I find to be annoying.My only negative comment is the fact that the backup is limited. Although there is plenty of room to backup my PC (OS), I got error messages in reference to various codes that were too long for it to store. This is after backing up about 17gb of data. Because of this, the backup was corrupt, and a waste of time for me. After contacting the company, they basically recommended a better backup utility.
I have a DPP-FP30. It printed great pictures for about 2 months. Then it started printing only half a picture. I purchased replacement cartridges and paper. No luck. I ended up throwing it out. I suggest you look for another brand as I have read numerous other similar complaints about all Sony Picture Stations.
I got this keyboard & mouse combo from HP with a PC I bought. Used it for about a year and I have no complaints. It has a nice feel to the keyboard, responsive and just the right resistance to the pressure. The mouse is also excellent and I've had no complaints so far. My son complained that it became unresponsive after moving about 5 -6 feet away, so maybe those complaints are justified. A USB extension cord should remedy that though, but then you have a cord again! Pluging the USB receiver into a front USB port should also extend the range.
I'm a D-Link refugee and this card has been just great. My home connection has been very good, I'm in a basement and have no idea where the router is!Swapping wireless networks is a breeze as I travel around - it can be easily configured to automatically find one wherever you are.Very reliable, quality construction, easy to install and no problems with W2K.This is my 2nd Netgear card; also have the FA511 wired adapter about which I can say the same things (except the wireless bits).Definitely recommended and worth the extra cost if there is any.** a late addition. My laptop battery gets drained very quickly as of late. It's older so maybe it's best before date has been passed or maybe it's because this network card sucks the juice out of it. Wouldn't surprise me. There are configuration settings though in the card s/w to reduce the transmit power of the card which may reduce the battery drain.
The new Linksys 54g products work very well, as advertised. I am using the access point and pc card, very smooth transition, excellent signal quality. I also am using an SMC, and Orinoco 802.11b pc cards with this, it is great to be able to get all these devices together talking. One thing to watch out for is antenna atitude. The dual antenna system works best when straight up and down, I got over a mile range outside, very satisfying. You cant go wrong with these products, also very reasonable price for a new line.
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.
Having owned a Garmin IIIplus and a PalmOS device for quite some time I was a bit sceptical about the iQue3600. I got my iQue last week and after using it for several road trips I have come to the following conclusions. It definitely works as advertized. In addition to being a very nice PDA, the GPS functionality is truely impressive. The turn by turn voice directions are very impressive. It should also be mentioned that the FULL set of detailed maps that Garmin includes are a serious value added feature; these maps sell for around 100$ by themselves.The unit is ideal for use in the car, the auto charger is a must though, as is a large memory card to hold detailed maps. The iQue can help find a specific address or business (including phone number) and give turn by turn direction. The GPS features a nicely integrated with the other Palm apps such as the address book. The battery life is definitely the device's biggest weekness. I found using the GPS with the backlight off helped quite a bit during the day.As a PDA the device is very responsive, the virtual graffitti area is a very welcome addition. The screen is both large and VERY bright (hence the poor battery life). If you cradle the device daily then the battery life shouldn't be a big deal; if you travel a lot, the AC adapter is very portable.My only question at this point is why would garmin market such a device when clearly it outperforms other GPS units that cost 2 - 4 times as much; some of which are made by Garmin.
Assuming they are functional, these headphones probably have the best sound quality at its price point.However, the right earphone shorted out a little over a year after moderate use. The wire near the headphone jack had become loose. V-MODA does NOT have a repair service at this time (I called).
This camera is working great for me. I've got it set up inside as a turtle cam. I had to change the default IP address in the setup and then setup went smoothly. The only problem I'm having so far is that I have to now reboot my wireless router after every power outage. I don't know why...
CB radios were very popular in the 70s. 1 in 10 cars had one! In the mid 90s there was some what of a come back that may have lasted for a couple of years. In 2013 there really are not that many CB radios out there. This is the reason I think some of the reviewers think their radio doesn't work, there is just nothing for them to pick up! This being said, CB radio is still alive and used. Truckers use them so you can always find out what the traffic is like, or where a speed trap is, and there are still people out there with base stations and mobile cbs providing for interesting conversation. Just not as many as 35 yrs ago. Having base stations, mobiles, and handhelds in the past I decided to re-enter the cb world with this Midland. It came nicely packaged with everything that is advertised. First I put batteries in it and listened in the house. Heard truckers on 19 plus found that on 20 there is a whole group of locals that talk on their radios nightly. This was just using the included antenna. Next I hooked it up to an old Firestik IBA5 Indoor Cb Base Antenna I had stored away, and I was picking up enough transmissions for the radio to be entertaining! Next day I drove around with the radio in my F150 with the stock antenna and batteries. Nothing. Not a single thing to be heard. Last night I put a magnet mount Midland 18-2442 Mobile CB Antenna on top of my truck, and used the unique cable accessory that came with the radio. You snap it on to the bottom of the radio where the battery pack goes, and you plug one connector into the cigarette lighter and the other to your antenna cable. The radio pack and this device slide off very easily and slide back on securely, so you can attach it to the radio or take it off in a few seconds. I ran the cable from the antenna through the door. Closing the door on it was just fine with no damage to the cable. Now for the big test! I drove 15 miles to work this morning during a major snow storm! The radio worked like a charm. I was picking up all the truckers (a lot of them) and getting reports of conditions around the whole area! The rechargable battery pack allows you to run the radio home off of your AC current, or if you prefer use the regular battery pack for normal batteries, or use the car device with your cigarette lighter. There are also jacks for a speaker and mike. So essentially you can use this radio as a base station, a mobile radio, or as a handheld! Small enough to just slip in your pocket. Also the sound, although not really loud, is vey clear and easy to understand. Radio also picks up the weather bands. I'm very happy with it. I haven't transmitted to anybody yet, but I can tell transmit works well by testing it with an old handheld I had. Distance would be measured by the type of antenna I use and how I tune it. Once I make a few contacts I'll get back here and let you know how far I got. I buy radios for fun and in the week I've had this I have had a lot of fun with it, and would recommend it if you want to have some fun with cb radio.
Well, to start with, it's a good thing that these cartridges come in a sealed package as one of the four was leaking when it arrived. The one that I installed worked for a couple of days before it started to clog up. Using the printer's nozzle clean function would not fix the problem. Neither does soaking the heads. Save your money and buy the Lexmark cartridges and just keep refilling them until they die.
I received 5 plugs from seller and noticed the plugs are shorter than the one I have that works well. Sure enough, these plugs failed to make positive locking with the 1/4" female plugs. It easily pops out and lose contact. The plugs I got did not have any marking or reference to Hosa. Hence, I don't know if they are knock-off version. Regardless, they are cheaply made. I am surprised that this product received so many positive review. I added a picture in the product page so you can see it for yourself. I am returning the items.
Very nicely takes care of the problem of plugging a silicon covered iPod in to a speaker system or dock. It works very well and the accompaning "back support" is a nice touch.
5 stars if startech provided 8 screws. 4 are just enough to screw the drive itself, what about screwing the drive to the bay?
Good and less expensive than most inks. My Canon printer has been going strong for 7 years now.
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.
These headphones sound fantastic. I think something with the noise cancellation gives them a bit more power and improves the headphone dynamics giving your music an extra punch that makes it sound more like a live performance. The bass is tight and powerful but not overwhelming. You can hear the initial impact of drums and the plucking of strings. The mids and highs are crisp and clear. Aside from sound quality, these headphones are also very comfortable. The build appears to be sturdy and the case is nice and includes extras you may need on a plane.I have not compared them to extremely pricey headphones but I do own some that are very highly rated such as the Sennheiser PX100W and Sennheiser CX300. These totally blow them away. I also have a pair of Bose In-Ear headphones. I like the Bose better than the two pairs of Senns I have but again they don't compare to these Audio-Technica.OK, now for the downside (though I still have to give them 5 stars for the fantastic sound quality). They don't sound nearly as good with the sound cancelation turned off (no big deal as battery life is excellent). They do leak noise terribly. I like to go to sleep listening to headphones and these keep my other half awake. They also don't cancel quite enough noise to be a good lawn mowing headphone plus they are not compact enough and I don't want to wreck my expensive headphones by catching them on a tree. My solution was to buy a pair of the ear canal type Audio-Technica ATH ANC3.The ANC3 sound close to the ANC7s but are a touch harsher and don't have quite as nice a soundstage. They are, however, much smaller and more convenient to carry around. The sound leakage is also pretty minimal though it might not be library quite. They don't seem to keep my other half awake. They also sound almost as good with the noise cancellation off though if you listen closely you get better bass (especially that initial impact, and string plucking) with the cancelation on. The ANC3 actually don't cancel noise as well as the ANC7s. I was hoping for more cancellation with a canal phone plus noise cancelling. On the other hand they are extremely comfortable and easier to take in and out of your ears than most canal type phones plus they have a button you can push if you want to hear someone talk without taking them out of your ears. The noise cancelation wouldn't be good enough for lawn mowing on its own but they easily fit under a pair of ear muff type passive noise protectors that I use when I mow the lawn, chain saw, leaf blow, etc. With this secondary noise cancelation I get blissful music filled lawn mowing. It makes it a much nicer job!So which would I recommend? If you can only get one pair and appreciate really superior sound quality, go with the ANC7s. If you want more convenience, excellent sound and sound leakage is an issue, go with the ANC3.
I bought this flash as an addition to my 580 EXII. I wanted to use this unit as a fill light off camera while my 580 EX II was the main light. These flash units along with my Canon 7D give me all sorts of possibilities in the wireless mode.Doing outdoor portraits with these is extrodinary....I have yet to use this combination indoors( basketball games )but the season is upon us.High school games of course...not the NBA. I really can't give a detailed review of this particular model because of my many years using Canon products has made me trust in their reliability and performance.They work as advertised, nuff said.
The wireless receiver is very week on this device, my Gateway laptop USB port is on the left side of the laptop and mouse being used on the right side will not work due to weak signal only being a foot away. The documentation states that wireless range is up to 3'. I have to use a USB extension to be able to use it.The mouse have a very good cursor control, cool magnifier, and wireless receiver snaps under the mouse when not in use to turn off the mouse and saves battery.
This is a great video camera, it feels light, compact, neatly put together, and there should be no doubt about it, its a Sony product - they are all like this! However, I couldn't tell why this camera was better than DCR-SR40, or DCR-SR42 - which are at most $200 cheaper. So I had to call Sony Sales to have them explain to me that this camera DCR-SR62 has a VIDEO resolution which is 3 times better than DCR-SR42. If you go to the Sony website you find that DCR-SR62 offers 670K Pixels, while DCR-SR42 offers only 260K Pixels. This pixel increase made the decision clear for me since I didnt care about the decreased Zoom for DCR-SR62 (25X and not 40X as DCR-SR42).A few other things to consider:This camera is so easy to use - it doesnt need the EASY Button feature that it offers (except for the fact that the Easy Button is the only way that I was able to get the Image Stabilization Feature).The camera doesn't bring its own case, or light - you would need to buy those, and cost around $40 for each.Finally, there probably is another camera (JVC, Panasonic)out there that offers the same basic features as this camera, 30gb, stabilization, battery time etc. Since you are buying the camera on Amazon and don't get to try the camera features, you should make your decision upon the video resolution they offer. Look for Actual Video resolution information in the company's websites or call the company's sales department. The range of resolution for this price should be somewhere between 300-700K, 700 being the best resolution.
Memories you would never capture if you used a traditional video camera. So small it goes everywhere with us. It takes double A's so we don't worry about keeping it charged. No tapes or disks to keep track of, purchase or queue up to the correct spot. Push two buttons and your recording, and when you're done pop it back where it came from until you want to capture an instant moment again. When we are ready we connect it to the usb port of the laptop and save the videos onto the computer, ready for emailing or burning on to DVD. Man, it can't get easier then that. Delete and do again. That's it. We have a regular DV tape camera and we break it out for birthday parties and holidays but the Pure Digital is for everything in between. You won't be sorry unless you expect traditional camera quality. I'm buying another so I can carry one and my wife can carry the one I'm reviewing.
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'll admit I had some misgivings about purchasing any scanner not made by HP or Epson, but the specs and reviews finally compelled me to roll the dice on this one. I'm glad I did. This little marvel has all of the convenience and quality that made the Canon Elph S100 such a highly regarded digital camera. It looks good, feels good, works great. Pop it out of its box, plug the cable into your USB port, put the unit on your lap or anywhere you please (it's as light as a legal pad, no space required, no electrical connections), install the software, click scan. You should have an impressive result within 10 minutes of opening the box--even if you've never scanned anything before.The pictures appear lighting fast and are fine for most purposes in the default mode (75 dpi-- you'll want to increase this for large photos). I clicked the email button--there was the photo already attached to my send page; then I clicked the copy button--instantly my printer cranked out the photo. In the past, peripherals running off USB power have given me trouble. Not with this scanner. It even worked when I inserted it in my temperamental hub. The Canon people have supplied a special, large gauge, heavily insulated cable to insure you won't feel underpowered or miss the customary electrical cord.Why "only" 4 stars? For starters, the plastic holder that enables the unit to be a stand-alone vertical device, along with the velcro strip to hold the cover down, makes little sense. The brief start-up instructions even suggest you may wish to operate the scanner in that position--about as practical as using chopsticks. Since there's nothing to hold your document in place, you'd have to "trap" it between the cover and base. But my real gripe is the lack of a complete, hard-copy instruction manual. Personally, I find Acrobat Reader anything but user-friendly. Moreover, printing it out not only kills a tree and drains your ink supply but leaves you with an unwieldy stack of papers instead of a nice little booklet. I'd forego both the vertical holder and another five bucks in exchange for a printed instruction manual. But I guess the elves will play their tricks.
Not doing what i thought it would do you have to move the antenna around too much. you need something bigger
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.
The CF card works fine but it's response is kind of slow compaired to the 32MB CF card came with my Canon Powershot A95. I got this card 3 weeks ago and so far their hasn't been any problems.
I've probably researched to death digital cameras and finally settled on this one. Is it the best? Depends on what you are looking for. Then again I didn't want to spend thousands of dollars for a digital slr camera and a separate digital movie camera. I wanted a digital camera with a very good zoom lens, movie capabilities, and image stabilization and wouldn't be too bulky for taking on vacations. This one in my opinion fitted the bill. I probably really wanted the Panasonic FZ30 which is now going to be the FZ50 but noise and other issues kept leading me back to the Canon S3 IS. If the need ever arises to take high quality photos I can always dig out my old film 35mm SLR.
I bought this Holster case for my iPhone 3G S to serve as a back-up in case my primary one fails. However, from its feel and look it seems that it may serve me well as a primary too. I do not have yet long experience of use so I'll need to write again in a few months when hindsight can be added to what I am mentioning now.
First off, good value for the price. The contents included are more than some of the competition. That said, the included tripod works fine although it isn't the best quality, it is quite sturdy and does the job on a bench table or tabletop. The scope's quality is good, optics are a 3.5 out of 5. I purchased this scope for the range and it was worked fine for 300 yards. I haven't had the opportunity to test it out at a range with more distance. The starting 20x is definately too much for close distances, so if you are thinking about using for close distances in the 5-15 yard range, I would look at another scope with a smaller starting magnification. The included hard case does a great job, it has plently of room for the tripod (if you unscrew the handle), scope, and extra items as well.Overall I like the scope as it did what it was suppose to do and it didn't cost enough to make you think twice about your purchase.
This is very good product as my opinion. It is very easy to install.I use this on my old Sony Vaio because it does not have WIFI card. My laptop use windows 2000.This device work perfect on my laptop. The signal is great ! Nothing to say than satisfied.
When I received this router, I was apprehensive about the time it would take to set it up. But to my surprise, I had connected my desktop and my wfe's laptop (wirelessly) in about 20 minutes. In addition, I could set up the security features in about an hour. Couldn't have been better...
This product definitely leaves room for air to circulate, and the angle is effective, but the material is defective. My laptop slides right off the slippery surface. It does not work.
I've used this for about a year now and I'd say it's great, but it has some drawbacks. Let me frame this by saying that according to AntennaWeb, I should only be receiving 4 channels. Yeah, a whopping 4 channels. And which channels? The terrible religious channels and PBS. Lame, right? Even though I live smack dab in the middle of a reasonably populated city in Alabama, I'm not in the greatest area for reception (cliff effect, perhaps?). Well, with this antenna, split with a Motorola splitter/amplifier, I get as many as 25 channels including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, those weird religious channels, the CW and Fox. So that's the good news.The bad news, although I'm a bit hesitant to complain considering I get more channels than I'm supposed to, is that this thing may be &#34;multi-directional,&#34; but it is NOT omni-directional. Let me explain; while I was able to pull in channels from totally different directions, I had to point it in just the right direction in my attic to get all those channels at the same time. Sure, I could've gotten one of those motorized antenna turners, but who has the time, money, and hassle for that kind of stuff? Furthermore, NBC is terrible downstairs, but great upstairs. ABC is usually good downstairs, and it has been known to drop upstairs. However, that's probably more properly attributed to the wiring in my house rather than the fault of the antenna's.All that said, there's no telling how good this thing would be if I had it on a pole outside above my house instead of in my attic, a more convenient and aesthetically pleasing place to put it, IMHO. On a personal note, if you're looking at this with the intention of dropping cable, here's some advice: go to antennaweb.org and see if you get any of the channels you want. If you do, you're in good shape and I'd say that should give you the green light to drop cable. I'm saving $100 a month now that I've dropped cable. And I think we all could use a little extra $$$ these days, don't you? At any rate, this thing is worth the investment if you live in the kind of area that pulls in good signals.
I must say how impressed I am with this little jewel. At first I thought it might be cheesy, being how it had the MTV logo on it & it retails for such a low price...but I was wrong. I know of no other unit that has what it does for the price.Many other similar ones only had 32MB, and had no ID tag display for the songs. This has a decent, albeit a little slow, ID tag line. The display is condensed, but gives you the total & elapsed play time for the song. The EQ is pretty typical, having 5 settings. The volume cranks nicely for a unit this small (2.75 x 2.25 x .75 inches).It remains to be seen how long the battery (one AA) lasts, given that it does produce good volume. It does have a small battery indicator. UPDATE: BATTERY LASTS ABOUT 12 HOURS & LOW BATT INDICATOR WORKS WELL. It appears to be well made, and I've had little problem operating the controls once learned. The ear buds seem to be of really nice quality & sound great. UPDATE: I'VE DROPPED IT SEVERAL TIMES NOW ON THE TREADMILL WHILE RUNNING - & IT GOES FLYING OFF. ALTHOUGH BATTERY MIGHT POP OUT, IT STILL WORKS GREAT!It has a fully expandable memory as well, which will then hold over 2 hours of music. Oh, almost forgot the sound quality - very nice! I was hearing things in songs I actually had never heard before.Now for the downside - the CD failed to load. My XP system wouldn't recognise the unit. I had read by another user somewhere, that a patch was needed at the Now Evolution website. You have to go in & download this zipped file. Once you do that, and reboot, it will recognise the new USB hardware (USB cable included). After that, it's just a matter of drag/drop the MP3 files - it sees it as another drive. The user manual comes in MS Word with the patch download. The only other downside is it has a place for a lanyard, but doesn't come with one.Overall, I'm quite delighted to have found this - thinking that I was going to have to settle on something with less memory & without ID display. ...The company is only a couple years old out of N.C. I hope they do well with their marketing stategy, and actually make some proffit to stay in business making inovations like this. Perhaps the partnership with MTV will make this possible.One last note on MP3 players. There seems to be a lot of stinkers out there. I had another brand that started acting funny right away - weird noise pops & shutting down by itself. A friend had a more expensive one that just quit after several hours. (hopefully this one will be OK) So, keep your receipts, check out the warranty, etc!UPDATE: Had for a week now . Continue to be impressed. Battery life is surprisingly good for the volume output. The factory says the warranty is 6 months, which includes parts & labor. Go find one now!2 WEEK UPDATE: Still great - see above updates in CAPS.
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 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
I have used many different types of RAM, but I will never trust any but Crucial now or ever again. Fast, well-packaged, and great customer support if you ever to have any problems. Buy Crucial!!
Using this with aScosche Statusblock4 Status Mini Wafer Fuse 11/0 In 44 Gauge Out Fused Distribution Blockand works as it should. No problems so far using this product. Would recommend for anyone wanting to purchase for a fused distribution block.
While the software appears to be pretty good, the cable is completely wrong. The available jacks on it are not compatible with my new computer or my old one. In fact, I can't remember ever having RCA jacks on any of my computers. Since I bought this mostly becuase it promised to have the correct cable, obviously I was very dissapointed. I will have to find the correct cable on my own elsewhere.
I've probably gone through at least 15 of these things over the years. I work out with them and sweat a lot which undoubtedly shortens their life-span. The sound is good and they fit well and are cheap. Eventually one side or the other always dies, usually after about 6 months of heavy use, so be prepared to purchase replacements. I wish Sony would make them more durable though.
So. A good stout bag; if you have one camera (say, a Canon D30 or a Nikon D80) with a longish zoom, this is the bag for you. The bag itself is stout. However, the straps that come with it (a shoulder strap and a set of straps that allow you to wear it on your chest) have plastic fitments. There is a reason that other companies (e.g. Domke) use metal. Metal doesn't break. Plastic does.Conduct yourself accordingly
I just got this in the mail and it is not compatible with the new ipod video, so if that's what you are buying this for, forget it. i dunno if they even have an itrip out for the video ipod yet.
My Dell laptop is 14-inches in length by 9.75-inches wide, however it does not fit in this sleeve. The length of the sleeve is too short as the zipper won't close.
This program doesn't add any useful features to your GPS. It allows you to add things like ATM's, gas stations, etc.; all of which you would be able to find on the highway without using your GPS.In other words, don't waste your time.
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 pictures taken on this memory chip would not download to my hard drive. I tried to return the chip for another, the seller said he was on vacation and could/would not replace it...I could buy another from another store. I tried to contact the seller when I returned from my vacation (the reason I bought the chip) and got no response....so now I still have the non working chip and have not gotten a return on my $...I am not satisfied.
I was a little concerned, after reading some of the other reviews and being a computer novice, that I might have some trouble using this hard drive. Not in the least. It was extremely easy to use and very effective in helping me make all three of my computers at different locations the same. Also, I downloaded many memory-consuming files such as pictures to the hard drive for storage. This seemed to speed up two of my computers that are older and don't have endless memory. I am very pleased with this drive in every way and wish I had gotten it sooner.
At first I thought the problem was with poor instructions, which is certainly the case, but this product is such poor quality that it simply doesn't work and never should have been marketed. You can't even load a VHS-C cartridge in it. If you do follow their instructions, you will bend a little lever they don't bother telling you about, thus destroying the device. Not that it would matter, it doesn't work anyway.
This 77mm Circular Polarizer is of very high quality and worth every cent. The thin ring design is a real plus.
Only use Epson ink for a Epson printer or it will jam up. I went through 4 printers before i learned that message.
Have bought 3 of these now (various lengths) and have had no problems. They work as expected and are easy to use/ install.I made sure to buy from Amazon rather than other sellers as some reviewers reported receiving the wrong item when they chose other sellers - all have the Cable2Go logo on them - and so far so good.
Think this camera is great. Resolution is excellent for the pixel. Image editing software is a bit laborious (I use my own after transferring photos to my PC)...but everything else is great. You can take 4 second &quot;motion clips&quot; which is great for capturing say a &quot;touchdown&quot; &quot;pass&quot; or &quot;kick off&quot; on film.
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
THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ALL PYLE PRODUCTS ARE JUNK. ON TOP OF THE PRODUCTS BEING TERRIBLE.....YOU SHOULD CONTACT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE. BELIEVE ME, WHEN YOU HAVE TO CONTACT THEM (BECAUSE THEIR PRODUCTS ARE TERRIBLE) YOU WILL SEE THAT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EQUALLY HORRIBLE. AVOID AND GO WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT!
This is a older but solid mouse that is very hard to find. Being a computer tech geek, I bought it here on Amazon for its longer life span then most mouses made on the market today. Great value for the $$$$$$
This is a great battery. It does all the battery things a battery should do. It is fairly prices and has a good run time. No issues or complaints.
It's great to know I'm not going to run out of space. Works great. Thank you.
I'm surprised by the poor reviews here for the DataSend CD. This product does the job Magellan advertises. If you are a pilot, the CD has airport locations you can download. If you have the GPS 315 and want to download the nautical NavAids that the GPS 320 has, you can. I use this program to download the interstate exits. Then I can see how far I am from upcoming exits when I take long trips. However, like all of the software from Garmin and Magellan, it is priced a little too high.
Mine too was scratched out of the box. I wouldn't really care except it's scratched right where the screen is and is fairly large. I bought it simply to put in a Bose Sounddock because I didn't like the fact that the screen was exposed. It looks really sharp there (minus the scratch)Has anyone got a non-scratched one? (ie, is it even worth trying to replace it.)
I got this player as a gift for Christmas a few years ago. It was the first mp3 player I've ever gotten, and as long as it keeps working, probably the last.First of all, it is extremely durable. I'm really hard on electronics, but this thing can take a beating. I've dropped it a few times (once into a bathtub full of water... while it was playing) and the only show of abuse is the corner is cracked and it sometimes has a tendency to freeze if it gets too warm. As long as I'm careful, it's not a problem.The best thing about it is all the space. I have over 1000 songs, 51 videos (mostly short ones I've taken myself, some music videos and some classic Ren and Stimpy cartoons), and almost 800 songs, plus two gb set aside as removable storage... and I have 20 gb left.Aside from music, video and picture viewing, it can take short voice recordings, has an FM radio (with pretty good reception, too. I can get channels that my stereo can't pick up), removable storage up to 8 gb like I said earlier, and an date planner. I've never used that feature, since it has to be done on the computer, and I don't need it anyway.The only really negative things I can think to say about it is that the battery doesn't last as long as it says it should, and the touch pad, even on the lowest setting, is a little too sensitive sometimes. Also I think the screen is a little too bright, even on it's lowest setting. The size is a little bulky as well, but for the for the amount of storage space it gives you, it's worth it. And it also tends to freeze, but I just put that down to me dropping it a bunch of times.I don't know how it compares to an iPod, since I've never used one, but I think this player is worth every penny.
I'm not going to get into why one would want this specific type of filter - there are books on the subject that will go into a lot more detail - here is one example - there are many: The Photographer's Guide to Filters (Photographers Guide).What I will review is quality of this product. B+W filters are made in Germany. Germany is consistenly one of the best producers of high end glass and optics. I have been told the reason the quality of these filters is better than most is that they don't make them as separate units, but instead they build a cylinder of glass and cut each filter off of it. Consistent quality. Screw ring is hard metal, so it is very difficult to strip the threads. I have messed up the threads on cheaper brands by accident.In my experience, buying filters falls into the category of you get what you pay for. Cheaper brands are out there, but if you want a very high quality filter, that is durable and consistent with what you want to achieve with it... you can't go wrong with B+W filters.Be sure to choose the right size - for example, Nikon prints the size on the back of the lens cap.
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.
I like the size and quality of the picture that comes out of it. It's battery life is outstanding and it's easy to use. This is my second Canon and I would buy another.
This is a piece of junk and the description is misleading. Don't buy it! See more detail by searching for item B0002H0CQI.
I get a lot of life from this new battery.....more than the stock one that came with the original camera! Got it fast and was able to start taking pics with a very short refresh/recharge of battery. Worked like a charm.
This product does what it's supposed to. I ordered 100' of the blue and it arrived in perfect working order. Once plugged my network adapter and I'm now getting true gigabyte transfer speeds over my LAN. Good product at a really nice price.
programable1600 dpi optical mouse. number one mouse from razer and for good reason. check out the new copperhead 2000 dpi. stick with razer.
A tad pricey, a bit lighter than expected, but all around good product with firm hold on all cable. A sturdy quality termination for custom hi end power cords.
I've owned a few digital cameras already (Canon, Fuji, etc) and I must say so far this camera blows them away in almost every aspect. The build quality is superb. Although it is light and made of plastic it still feels solid in your hand. The Ergonomics are great as well. It feels very secure and safe while holding. Outdoor pics are stunning. This camera puts out a lot of detail and color. Very little post processing (if any) is needed. The user interface is the best I've used in any camera to date. The joystick makes the normal operations very quick to perform. Great feature! The startup time is quick as well and the zooming function works great. The IS is very effective. With enough light you rarely get any blurring at full zoom. Specially in sports mode. The IS system really works great. The only grip I have with this camera is the screen resolution. It could be higher. However after reviewing the pics I've taken with this camera this is no longer an issue for me. And believe me I'm very anal when it comes to LCD screens. Also there is a small noise issue indoors on pics above Iso 200. But if you use the flash you dont have this problem. If your looking for a super zoom camera and would like it in a somewhat compact frame with manual control flexibility size this camera is the perfect choice.
I just want to say that I'm very happy with my D200. If buying again I would buy D200, especially now when the prices dropped over $[...].I'm taking pictures on small assignments in the town. If I would need a DSLR camera for traveling, I would buy D40, since it is lighter, and the baterry holds longer.I bought D200 together with lens 18-200, which is an excellent do-it-all lense, with an extremly high contrast (I like it very much) and ok sharpness.
Folks, by it's definition, digital is either "1" or "0", "on" or "off", it's not like the cable is carrying ever-so-slightly varying currents to tell your player to play this flute note with the utmost of clarity. No, it's just "ON" or "OFF", over and over, extremely quickly. The other posts are rightfully making fun of this product. Get a far cheaper digital cable and you'll get the absolute same quality of sound.
I needed a network color printer to supplement my laser on my linux home network. The 6940 fit the bill and the price was not too bad. Installation consisted of opening the box, removing some shipping tape, snapping the ink cartridges in, and plugging in an ethernet cable. That's it. I didn't even look at the instructions.This printer makes pretty good photographic prints as well as standard paper color prints. It is pretty fast, the network feature works great, and the controls are simple. It's a slick product made by the premier inkjet printer manufacturer.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the 96/97 ink cartridges cost a ridiculous $39.95 (here on Amazon, more elsewhere). This printer uses the typical "lose money on the printer, make money on the ink" approach. Fortunately, there are refurbished cartridges out there that are half the price of the factory models. HP has announced inkjet printers that use much cheaper cartridges, but this isn't one of them.
My broken printer is out of warranty, so I e-mailed HP to see if the desktop 'director' would be compatible with another HP printer. The HP 'help' line was useless because they will respond to NO question (even one as non-technical as mine) unless the printer is still under warranty. Needless to say, I will never purchase another HP product.
I am glad that I took the jump and purchased this camera. I can't wait to get more lenses and more accessories!
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.
Pros: Fair Price, compact, good video quality.Cons: Poor instruction manual, Difficult to install softwareI had very hard to installing the software on a vista unit (the box claims vista compatible, so ended up using Media Center. When connected to my Laptop image quality was near good. Issues include limited reception with the provided antenna. A remote control would have been nice and also lacks QAM. Compare to ON AIR GT!
We had purchased an Emerson CD player locally. It played three (3) CDs (except that after a few weeks one of the three quit working). We dropped it off at the Salvation Army (maybe they can fix it) and ordered the Sony from Amazon. We're real pleased with its performance as it has already outlasted the Emerson. Sound quality for CD and radio are excellent.
This product has made my load a lot lighter. I stick it in my work bag and it keeps my computer safe.
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.
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.
After my first radio was replaced (bad CD tray), this has worked great for my wife. The sound is perfect for the kitchen.....the audio-in is nice for an iPod....the Remote is also a nice throw-in.By the way, a piece of cake to install...Once again, Amazon came through with the best online shopping experience you'll have.
The Handspring Visor Deluxe is totally cool! The main thing that made me buy this palm was the ability to "plug n' play" with many modules. That is the all time coolest feature. There is like a cell phone, mp3 player, bible (I have that in mine), wireless modem, and SOOOO many more! Visit ... to see a huge selection of them. The price it very good. It has a huge 8 mb of storage, so you proably won't run out of space. I've had mine for like 5 months and I've used like 400 kb :) This is the best organizer for it's price. I love mine. Hotsync'ing is a snap. I've never had much of a problem with it. I highly reccomend it.
This a good charger its very quick and very well priced. The batterys could last longer but they are slmost as good as Reg. batterys. But all around its very good and nice to have if you are looking for a rechger for your batterys buy this one its good.
I'm pretty disappointed with this player for mechanical reasons mentioned in other posts which I'll try to summarize here. I really don't have much of a problem with the interface like some people do.1. It took me three different units before I got one that would actually take a charge and be recognized by my computer.2. The battery lasts me roughly 6 hours at best and that's without frequent trips to the controls to switch songs, view the display, etc.3. It's frequently difficult to turn on. I have to press that button just right and hold my toungue a certain way when I press it for the silly thing to turn on.4. Same problems turning it off.5. Music has frequent dropouts. That is, while playing a song, it'll stop for a second then start again. Double checked to make sure the songs aren't corrupted/missing bits, etc. on the original source MP3. Nope, they play smoothly and uninterrupted on the computer and another MP3 player. Don't know if bits are dropped when transferring music that causes drop outs or if it's some physical flaw in the player.I really want to like this little player but it just has too many faults for me to recommend. Wish I'd just kept my $45 and stuck with my old, flawless 512mb iRiver!
I've owned this TV for about 3 weeks now. The purchase came after a couple of months of research.My review is a little peculiar because I don't do much with HD media. I still have regular cable coming in to it because I haven't had the chance to upgrade yet. I also still use a standard DVD player. One High-Def thing I do use quite a bit, however, is a Home Theater PC. (...And a Wii, but the Wii only supports 480p and, even though the picture is nice, the graphics on the system aren't much to brag about)As a computer enthusiast, PC support was very important to me -- and this TV seems to have been built to meet my needs. It was a breeze to connect and configure. In the back panel there is an HDMI slot with a separate RCA audio-in jack next to it -- clearly meant to support a DVI->HDMI cable and a 1/8" mini plug -> RCA cable from a PC. In addition to that, the TV menus feature a PC Mode which enhances the colors one would expect from a computer. On top of that, my nVidia graphics card configuration utility allowed me to easily adjust my 1080p resolution to look perfect on the screen. Beautiful!Audio sounds great coming through the TV speakers, but I plan to hook up my Klipsch 5.1 pc speakers any day now. Standard DVD's (which approximate to about a 720p resolution) look pretty good as well even though it's not really a close comparison to an actual HD format. (I plan to upgrade the PC to a Blu-ray player when prices on internal drives drop a bit.) I haven't done much gaming yet, but from the half-hour of FIFA World Cup '06 I tried it looked pretty good. Any shortcoming in graphics would really be a problem with the PC's power and not the TV though. (I had an AMD 6000+ dual-core CPU, nVidia 8600 with 512mb of ram and 600Mhz clock, and 2GB of RAM -- decent, but not exactly a super computer for gaming at the time of this review)So why only 4 stars you may ask? Well little things mainly. The standard definition cable looks kind of raunchy, but that's my fault for not upgrading to HD yet. I do get 2 or 3 local stations in HD and they look pretty good. Also, it's kind of annoying to bring up closed captioning. Picture-in-picture is fairly limited. The nail-in-the-coffin for my 4-star raiting is that you can only bring up cable in the PIP box, and you can't alternate sound source between main and small pictures (or at least I can't figure out a way around this). So being able to bring up the PC in half the screen, while having the TV w/ sound on in the other half isn't possible in my current setup. (with a better cable box I could split the sound off and send it to the PC however)
A few months ago I bought the Silver Bullet for myself. I liked it so well, I bought a second one for my son. Recently, my wife and I went on a long trip in her car. We used my Silver Bullet in her car. It worked great. Now, my wife won't let me take it out of her car. She really likes it. Today, I ordered my third Silver Bullet. I like the sensitivity settings. The compass is a great. I wouldn't have a radar detector without one. Thanks for a dependable product.
The price was good and it works perfectly with my keyboard to keep my privacy and to let others have theirs.
I bought this Laser MFC-8840d remanufactured because it was only 280.00 about 9 months ago. Boy, I love my machine. I bought it for personal use and I use it for work. It prints great and does everything I wanted to do. I had a Brother inkjet before and it was good, but it was very expensive of buying the inkjet carts. I decided to go with a toner type and it does saves you alot of money. It takes a little bit of time to figure the MFC-8840D, but after you figure it out it is super. Great buy.
I bought two of these Energizer batteries to replace the ones in my Uniden TCX905 cordless handsets, I bought in August 2007 for my home in NC. The batteries hold their charge very well, and the talk time is very good before needing a re-charge. I could have bought much cheaper batteries, but the first, and last time I did that, it cost me more money to replace them with quality batteries. I recommend these batteries to anyone needing to replace old ones supplied with your equipment. Amazon is also to be commended for their quick delivery service.Energizer ERP512GRN NiMH Cordless Phone Battery
I bought this bag for my boyfreind for Valentine's Day and he absolutely loved it. He said it is not bulky, it has just enough room on the inside for everything he needs. It is basic, but fashionable.
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.
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 was slightly hesitant buying these headphones, mainly based on their price. Turns out: it's one of the best purchases I've made recently. They're very, very comfortable, even over hours of wear. The cord is long enough that I don't feel tethered to my computer. And the sound quality is just amazing; listening to music is like a whole new experience. There are details there that I'd never realized, because I'd never really had quality headphones. Highly recommended if you spend a lot of time listening to - whatever.
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.
I'm sure that Olympus VN-480PC is great voice recorder, but this is usual Olympus VN-480 (don't understand why people put here reviews about PC, but ok).I got this recorder from my dad, who never knows what he buys - main it was cheap. First i was very glad with this recorder. In box was instruction, recorder itself and a cable (!). I made some records and wanted to transfer it to my comp. Well, doesn't matter what i wanted, but it don't works.I searched for all possible and impossible information about this recorder in all 5 languages i know, but all i found was also forums where people had the same problem that me. Why the hell they put cable then? So i just gave up and sold this recorder.Sound was ok, but also not perfect.So, if you wanna connect recorder to comp - you need PC version, if younot gonna use comp - then this is your voice recorder.
Give me back my track mouse anytime. This mouse stalls and sticks so often that I'm ready to throw it against the wall. I use this mouse for my laptop, with the receiver plugged directly into the USB port on the right side of the laptop. Can there be that much interference between the right side of the laptop to the left where I use the mouse? At first use, the mouse felt great, like cradling your left thumb. Now that I've use it for almost 2 months, my thumb hurts. The part of the mouse where you put your thumb - it's recessed too much. It makes the thumb too close to the other fingers, creating a "squeezing" position. A more natural position would be for the thumb to spread out a little, like other non-MX610 mice. Very disappointing in terms of hardware (not ergonomic in my opinion) and software (for the sticking problems).
I ordered these bino's for the archery range, and perhaps some smaller bino's for hunts and hikes. They are probably adequate for all of the above, but I would recommend a more powerful bino for spotting past 50 yards. They are easy to adjust and seem to be a quality product.
Product was decent. Everything was going good on installation, but when mounting into vehicle, there seemed to be 2 mounting brackets missing. Had to modify to make it work. Wish the vehicle finder was more accurate. But no more cost that it was not to bad. I would probally look for another option next time.
I chose this item because of its size, appearance, features,and the fact that it had gotten good reviews. One important feature was that it has sound. Not all digital frames have that option, and for me this was important. The frame was a gift for my sister, who has vision problems. She called me on Christmas Day and was so very, very happy. The pictures were bright, clear, and large enough for her to see without trouble. She told me she was viewing pictures that she hadn't been able to see for a very long time. I will be sending her pictures and video of the family here in CA via flash drives now. How much easier could this be?! I love it!
I have been using this product for almost like 2 months and have not faced any problem till now. It works perfect for my 2 room apartment and I am a heavy user and see lot of online movies/music. If you are looking for a wireless router for your personal use then dont think again and GO FOR IT!!.
Overall, this is an excellent camera. The quality is great for something in the "ultra-compact" category. However, the lens juts out about 1" from the camera body, which I was unaware of and makes the camera a lot less portable. I'm still not sure if the price justifies the feature set, but I'm fairly satisfied. Very happy that grid and histogram options are available. There are also a lot of preset "automatic" modes, which are very nice.
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!
A nice printer. You take it out of the box and hook it up and print. I chose to set this up via USB and Airport using it as a Bonjour printer. HP forgot to include the setup poster but there were no surprises. Printer is fast and the color is OK. For the price this is a good value and does what it is advertised to do. BTW 4 clicks of the Mouse to set this up on my HP laptop running 64 bit Vista for wireless printing. That is worth the price of the printer. Steve Jobs done good on the Bonjour software and Vista. I did not elect to use any of the included HP software, just used what was already on OS X Leopard and Vista.
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?
I use it for DVD storage with Fellowes CD sleeves. The sleeves are a snug fit and a little tall for the box but I usually put the top on the bottom to help support the box and leave the top open anyway to sort through the sleeves. Decent looking storage for lots of CDs and DVDs for little money.
needed one for my led monitor so i could connect my ps3 to the monitor. the built in speakers are way to weak to and was able to connect the the ps3 to an amplifier.
I purchased the Swingyde to help me with the wrist hinge in my golf swing. I wasn't sure I was doing it correctly and wanted some instant feedback. The device is wonderful. I use it to practice and in my warm up before a round. My iron striking has improved dramatically.
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.
Me and my brother chose to listen chose Captain Beefhearts 'Trout Mask Replica' after setting up this cable with our Denon Home Theatre System.The results are truly horrific. The first few seconds of silence before track one we could hear the universe inhaling before we were pressed into our respective couches and mutli coloured tartan was projected upon all surfaces in our basement. Barely able to speak or move with our fingers ripping into our arm rests, I turned to see my brother age 20 years in 5 seconds and his feet expanded like a rubber band across the floor and up the opposing wall to reach the ceiling.Bear in mind all this happened before the twanging chords of Frownland had even kicked in - at which point I had noticed similar effects upon myself - I was suddenly wearing a 4 foot trout on each leg as trousers. Not only that but the walls of the basement had dissapeared and we were flying on our couches through what I can only describe as a burberry electrofunk acid poetry rift in time and space.The most horrific thing of all was that after having spent 300 years crawling to the system to unplug said cable, my brother was unable to control the sheer power of such a quality signal and like an ancient psychedelic Mr Miyagi struggling with a running fire hose, pointed the beam directly into his face.This was over 2 weeks ago - I am only now able to wield a keyboard, my finger nails having grown back. Since then my brother has randomly been appearing around our neighbourhood in a kind of mirror prison (like the one in the superman movie) only it's like he is trapped inside the album cover. (Trout Mask Replica)For now this cable will remain where my brother dropped it. The equipment and entire basement are off limits until we break him out of his transdimensional prison.Do not buy this cable.
Never thought I could own a flat screen for $34.95! Great condition. Took me awhile to figure out how to set it up, but easy enough to download a manual from HP! Was shipped in expert packing, so no danger of breakage I am thrilled!
Having previously bought a Kodak digital camera several years ago, I was a little reluctant to purchase another Kodak. But we needed a new camera that was easy to use, high resolution, USB compatible, with large storage capability, and with the ability to take extreme close-ups. The 6490's 10X optical zoom was a convincing factor, as was the price. Prepared for disappointment, we charged it up and started taking pictures.In summary, the performance is excellent. While the camera is a little too big to serve as a &quot;pocket camera&quot;, this is the only drawback I can find. The pop-up flash works well, the settings are easy to understand and manipulate, the macro lens selection does a great job bringing objects into focus, and the resolution is truly incredible.The only thing we haven't really tested is the ability to capture moving objects. But for all of our detail digital imaging needs, this camera has exceeded our expectations.There is no question that when I get around to buying a digital camera for home use, this will be the one.
For those of you that cant afford Photoshop or many of the other outrageously priced graphic programs this is for you.It downloads your photos, lets you make adjustments to the photos, and just plain old works.
Nikon released its 1.4G "update" of the 1.4D a few years ago. If you look at the Amazon.com reviews of that lenses, you might think that it was a major improvement over the 1.4D.It was not.The obvious benefit of the G is that it provides autofocus on Nikon cameras that don't have "screw-drive" motors built in. Autofocusing requires a motor to physically move the lens elements into the proper position to produce a focused image. This motor can be built into the camera or the lens. Older Nikon cameras and enthusiast-pro level cameras have AF motors. Consumer-grade cameras (e.g. D40, D3000-D5100) do not. Therefore, Nikon needed to produce a "standard" (50mm) lens for these consumers. Nikon has subsequently introduced, in its G-range of prime lenses, 35mm f/1.8 (with a 52.5mm equivalent FOV, close to standard on DX), 60mm f/2.8, 85mm f/3.5 and 105mm f/2.8. Recently, Nikon announced a 50mm 1.8G, which gives another option to consider. All of these lenses will autofocus on any and all of Nikon's DSLR cameras.So what other benefits does the 50mm f/1.4G offer over the older D model?Some claim that the G has better AF accuracy than the D. I don't know, since I don't shoot action photography with the 50mm. I do know that my keeper rate is no lower than any of my other lenses including the 35mm 1.8G. However, one thing that is clear is that the G focuses much slower than the D (see the review on slrgear.com). In their tests, the G is over 60% slower focusing than the D focuses on the D90. Compared to a D on a D700, the G is 150% slower. Notice that focus speed with a screw-drive lens depends on the speed of the camera motor. The D90 has the slowest motor, but is still substantially faster focusing the D than the G focuses on any camera.As for IQ, most of the review sites find little difference between the two lenses. The G is better at some apertures, the D is better at others, and both are weak at 1.4 (most reviews give a slight nod to the G at 1.4). Personally, I rarely use this lens. I typically gravitate towards the 35mm for general use (it gives me the traditional standard FOV), and I put on my 85mm for portrait shots. However, I am amazed when I look through my photos at how sharp and contrasty my 50mm D shots are. I sometimes have to take a second look to confirm that they are 50mm shots and not 35mm shots. Thus, there isn't enough of an IQ difference to move up to the G. Given the G's slow focusing, you might miss a few shots that you would have gotten with the D.50mm lenses are truly capable of taking wonderful shots. Given the slight price premium (~$200) over the 1.8, I would pick the 1.4. In a pinch, you will get decent results at f/1.4 and f/1.6. Your results may not be magazine-grade at these wide-open apertures, but they will be as good or better than most shots you take with a kit lens (any of the 18-XXX lenses). Some of those kit lenses produce extremely sharp results. But they are lacking in color and contrast. The 50mm loses contrast wide open, but the color stays strong. More importantly, you have shots at 1.4 and 1.6. Is it worth the $200 premium? Considering that you get to play with up to 60% more light it is in my opinion worth the premium if you can afford it. Remember that Nikon charges over $1500 to step up from 1.8 to 1.4 in its 85mm range, so the $200 premium is an incredible bargain.So, if you are on an extremely limited budget and have a D80 or higher end camera, get the 1.8D. The extra speed is nice, but not essential. If you can afford it, and are enthusiastic about photography and have a camera that can drive it, get the 1.4D. Finally, if you want 50mm, but have a consumer-grade camera, you have to get either a G or a third-party lens.
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 love the Quad Core I just don't like the heatsink. I initially had a problem where my computer was constantly shutting off when I would play a game. I returned one to amazon due to Intel's tech support. Amazon sent me another Q6600. I installed and had the same problem. I purchased a bigger exhaust fan, after market heatsink, and another fan to help circulate the air inside my case. Everything worked fine after that and my temperatures went down drastically. Would recommend but buy an after market heatsink.
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.
I bought this amplifier so I could record video from my Xbox onto my laptop, while actually playing the game on my standard TV. And it does exactly what you would expect it to. The signal quality really is 1:1, as far as I can tell anyway. If there is any degradation in the video, it's minor. The audio is excellent too. I've only tested it using two of the outputs simultaneously, but I've seen nothing to make me believe the quality of using all four would be any different. If your looking for a good composite video amplifier, then look no further.
You would think a radio would be something that would be mastered by now. We can use drones against our enemies, but can't build a radio that comes in clear.
I bought this at Fry's for $9.99 because i figured if it doesn't work just throw it away or make my daughter return it for me since she needs to do something in return for the new Ipad i just bought her. Lo and behold this inexpensive antenna does work to my surprise. I now have hi def on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, PBS... and a whole lot more channels I did not have before even though I don't hardly watch them. Hook it up takes about 2 minutes. This is something people should try first before spending hundred of dollars on other antennas. Look, for 9 bucks ,what the heck.
I thought this CD changer just plugged into the cigarette lighter. Imaging my surprise when I saw it need to hook it up to power, the ignition and the antenae. I shipped it back but lost a restocking fee and the high cost of shipping. I feel this was misrepresented in the information provided.
I shopped around for a flat LCD monitor with tv tuner. I didnt find much out there. I found this one and really liked all the features it has to offer. The quality and clarity is very crisp and clean. You can plug cable to this monitor and watch cable tv while you work on your computor from home. I recommend this LCD 19&quot; flat monitor to anyone. A little expensive but well worth it.
Bought this tv 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it. The only complaint I have at all so far is that the espn ticker blurs when it moves across the screen when I am wathcing it in HD. The cable guy hooked it up with component cables, don't know if switching to hdmi will solve issue or not.
Loved the camera for about 5 months. Great pictures, wonderful size, would have rated it a 5 star until the flash quit working. Canon is charging $100 for repairs because there was a tiny dent in the flimsy housing so that voids the warranty. I won't buy another Canon but I can understand why those who don't have problems with it would love this camera.
These are the closest in quality to the earbuds that came with my ipod nano, and WAY more comfortable! Excellent muffling of outside noise, without the sound quality being muffled itself. Great bass, great overall. Highly recommend these and I have bought three other pair before nailing it with this product! The design is convenient too, no long snake-y cords wrapped all over me. Excellent value.
I bought this product hoping that it would be useful in preventing glare on my shiny glass laptop screen. It makes the images blurry but does not remove the glare. I also thought the way it attaches to the screen was absolutely terrible. I have since pulled off the tabs and thrown the screen away. What a waste of about $40!
Very easy to hook up and take down and drop in the trunk. Used with a Midland combination auto and handheld portable and it gets good reception and good distance. Worth the money.
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.
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)
Finally got around to assembling this. Ordered it too long ago to return, or I would. Thought this was the same pit a friend had got... But it is a cheap knockoff. Thin metal, poor alignment of the screw holes and the seams. Rim around edge is multiple pieces and screwed on instead of welded on. So are the legs. Doesn't come with a cover... And you don't want to get water in this so you need to get one. Overall... Disappointed. I will use it... But it looks like it will wear/rust out in a couple of years and I will need to replace it. Suggest you search for similar items that are better made.
I have two of these - one for all my office equipment; the other for my "entertainment" things. There are often power outages where I live and these both provide protection and backup battery power until the generator kicks in. They also beep to let me know the power has gone out, which I sometimes miss in daytime because no lights are on. My stored data in the office is not compromised at all, and I am very happy with all of this. There are many similar items around which cost much more money, but this really does what it should, and is easy to hook up.
VERRY GOOD STICK. VERRY GOOD FOR FLIGHT SIMULATOR FLYING GAMES. I HAVE THREE OF THEM AND THEY ALL WORK VERRY WELL.
I've seen a lot of posts about this product not working with the iPod nano and so I wanted to share information that I learned on Apple's discussion boards, and Kensington's technical support.First of all, I have to say I have used this product with my iPod nano since I bought the nano in September 2005, and I've only had this issue 1 time. This FM Transmitter is awesome in every respect (recharging, and quality of music).Anyway, if you plug in your iPod nano and it charges, but you don't hear audio, then the iPod nano may need to be reset. No one seems to know why, but the same thing happens with other accessories that use this dock connector (speakers, docks, fm transmitters, etc).Luckily, the fix is REALLY simple. The easiest thing to do is reset your iPod by pressing the center button and the menu button at the same time until the screen goes blank. This doesn't damage your iPod at all, and all of your photos and music are safe too.Once you do this, you are ready to go! And I've only needed to do this 1 time in 4 months (but it was frustrating so I wanted to help out others). It would be nice for Apple to figure this one out, but until then, this is stil the best way to listen to your iPod in the car.
Totally dissapointed.I bought this item as a result of the previous reviews shown here, and what a dissapointment it really is. The image quality is absolutely terrible. The screen flickers, has a verry narrow field of view.....meaning, you have to be looking at it head on in order to see anything at all.I wouldn't purchase this item, and I don't recommend you do!
The price on these has come way down in two years. I have two other sansa mp3 players at home and thought about trying this one, for under $30 how could one go wrong? I love how it just plugs into any computer's USB to charge and to add and delete from the music library, both external MicroSD and internal memory. You'll see it as two different drives on 'My Computer' on your laptop or PC. All you do is drag and drop. The battery charges very quickly too. It will even charge while it is playing.The one drawback so far is that on three different occasions, the MicroSD card popped out of it. I actually lost a Micro 2 gb SD card because I don't know where it fell out. Since I really only use one card, I am going to put tape over it next time I insert one. Sandisk Sansa keeps pushing their own envelope. I have stuck with them through all their mp3 players and will continue to do so. Maybe one day I'll start a Sansa MP3 player museum.
if i was judging it just as a dvd player i would say it is ok. What makes it so sweet is that this thing will play anything! it is easly region unlocked play pal and ntsc, and i haven't found any downloaded video it can't play including divx xvid ogg mpeg2. its only flaw is that it dosent play srt subtitles (fansubs) but that should be rectified in a future firmware update. as an aside amazon is charging twice what i paid.
I have a Samsung Blackjack (first generation) which is a great phone. I wanted to be able to listen to music using the phone's SD card and Media Player but I didn't want to spend an extra $100+ on a separate MP3 player.I purchased this item for $.01 + $4.98 shipping = $4.99 total. For that price I was able to listen to hours of music on my phone while snowboarding. It's also handy to be able to watch movies on the phone without bothering others with the phones speakers.Now, the criticism. I read several reviews that claim there is a clicking noise that your headphones make at the start of each song when using this product. That is true. I have purchased 2 of these and it does make that sound each and every time. Not a big deal though. It isn't that loud and it only lasts a fraction of a second.It's also not the toughest thing in the world. Mine broke easily after using it 4 times. Granted I was snowboarding and must have landed on it the wrong way. I fixed this with the next one I purchased by wrapping the male end of the adapter in black electrical tape which beefed it up a little and kept the casing from coming off.I have since purchased an actual MP3 player but still love this little adapter. For $4.99, how can you complain.
I bought these speakers and I love them. 4 instead of 5 stars for missing out of the box Mac support.There is Mac OS X support available in the form of a free tool called LogitechLCDTool :-)
The cartrides we purchased performed as well as the brand name. What more can you ask for! My wife says they are better. Since she's the one that uses them I'd take her word for it.
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 VG800 LCD display is one sharp looking unit. It certainly has exceeded my expectations. This display is BRIGHT and has excellent contrast. Once I set it up, and tuned all of the parameters with the easy-to-follow instructions (twice-just to make sure), it has performed perfectly. I have not noticed any video response problems viewing video clips, DVD movies, and even streaming video over the web displays just fine.I have used this product for over two months now, and am completely satisfied. I use spreadsheets, word processing, powerpoint, digital image viewing and editing, financial programs, lots of web surfing, some 3D gaming and writing reviews for products on AMAZON.COM :>) and it is just great.The only performance drawback I have found is the rather useless and weak speakers. Just don't use them! Also, if you let the ViewSonice control panel run in the background (as it wants to do), it does have an annoying habit of always wanting to connect to the internet to "make adjustments" or some such nonsense. I just removed that program from the Windows(R) startup file and it still works just fine. If I need to fine tune, I can just start the ViewSonic control panel from the programs list. Easy enough, even for me.All I can say is, I'm very happy with my VG800 and am going to get another one for my work computer as well. It also saves a lot of space on the desk and helps reduce that clutter - no big, bulky monitor hogging half the space on my desk. It is rather a lot of cash for a "monitor", but is well worth the price, from my experience. Check out the technical specifications and industry recomendations, make your own judgement and decision.Regards and Toodles from the high desert, east of the sun and west of the moon.
I love this camera! I noticed that many of my photos with my old camera were coming out blurry and we were taking the kids to Disney - so I HAD to have a camera to capture the memories clearly! I had a few requirements #1 being an image stabilization feature. I also wanted a camera that used a lithium rechargeable battery, could take multiple pictures in succession (my old camera had about a 10-15 sec. wait time between snapping photos - very frustrating), lcd screen and was fairly compact. I have previously owned two different Kodak digitals that use SD cards and had recently gotten a 1Gig card, so I was in the market for something that also used SD so I wouldn't have to buy new memory cards/sticks. I did some research, looked at many different manufacturers and narrowed it down to a few choices. I called Cannon to inquire about some other models to find that they didn't have the true image stabilizer feature that I wanted, and the rep was VERY helpful. Armed with the info she shared and my research I decided upon the Canon SD700. I took over 400 pictures on our vacation and the quality of the photos is terrific! The image stabilization feature is awesome - in pictures where my kids were running the photos are crystal clear!! I'm a point & shoot person, so there are some extra features on this gem that I haven't mastered yet, but I haven't really spent tons of time with the instruction manual - once I take the time to do that, I'm sure I will be better able to utilize all the extras. Oh- almost forgot - this camera is so compact it fits into your pocket! I would definitely recommend this camera!! This is my first time writing a review - so I hope I included enough info to be helpful to you!
very good out put especially when connected to the required watts given l o v i n g it .
The reason to buy this camera is the true 16:9 widescreen format. I have not seen another digital camera offering this yet, as of 05/2007. (There are some letterboxed widescreens inside of a 4:3, wasting pixels.) 10.2 megapixels within the 16:9. That's super sharp. In another 5 years, everything will be widescreen, that's TV's, computer monitors, laptops. It also has every feature you can ever need as a point and shoot.If you don't want or need the widescreen feature, there are hundreds of other cameras you can buy.
I was impressed with the charger for about 1 month---than it stopped charging the NiMh batteries it came with. I took it back to Best Buy only to find that ALL of the Rapid Chargers on thier shelf did not work either. A sales person and I tested them all, hoping I would be able to exchange my broken one with one that worked.It was more disappointing after calling Kodak ---they were unable to replace it or get my money back. I thought purchasing a Kodak was a smart decision, however, they did not stand behind their product which was very disappointing.
I have had it with consumer malipulation! I have Yamaha's HTR-5560 receiver and it is a nice one but my Sony DVD just crapped out on me and I bought a Yamaha DV-S5950 as a replacement. Clue, the DVD player's ONLY digital audio output is component (RCS plug), the Yamaha's ONLY component digital audio input is assigned to the CD component - the rest, including DVD is optical. What the %$#@!SO, let me guess, every other year they switch from optical to component inputs so we'll buy a matched pair.While I'm ranting, lets' talk about BlueRay vs. HD, HDMI and PlayAlways. When are we just going to give up on these people and let them know what we really feel about this blatant manipulation!
Great item. Displays time synced with the atomic clock. Moon, in and out temp great value.
Doesn't work at all. Poor quality. I connected it from my laptop to a TV, no pictures what's so ever. But if I changed the cable back to my old 4 feet HDMI cable, everything is perfect. Absolutely sure the cable is the problem. Tried many times, also different HDMI ports, never worked.
My new computer does not have a PS/2 port, the person who made it said they would still work because my wireless keyboard mouse one was USB. My mouse was very eractic. sometimes it worked and sometimes it would not. It all works very well now thanks to this adapter.
Excellent strap for the money, distributes the weight more evenly so it feels lighter and its way more comfortable than the 5D strap for [...] its so worth it.
I got his device from a 3rd party seller, and got the bare bones. BUT, that's all you need. All you need to do is plug it in to your car's electric/cigarette lighter port and plug it into your media device's headphone port. DON'T PUT THE CD PLAYER/MP3/OTHER DEVICE AT FULL BLAST. The sound will distort and red-line. Turn it down a notch or two, then it will sound GREAT.I use this for streaming Pandora and MP3s off my HTC Hero. Pandora sounds pretty good, but MP3 sound fantastic. So basically, this will broadcast to your car radio at top quality. I was getting 4 point sound from my stereo streaming MP3s. Don't shell out the dough for the store brands or the same thing in the stores. Just look for it here on Amazon and you'll get a great deal. Great investment, especially if you may be using different devices.
Attaches easily to the lens but I dont always use it because it must be removed to put into my bag.
I bought this for my L series because although buying the lense brand new and it comes with one alraedy, i've seen that the hood gets scratched.So i bought another one, in times where i just want to be flashy, i can pull out the new hood and make it look good, haha.And in case my hood breaks, i have a replacement.
I love Canons to begin with. This Rebel is absolutely amazing. A lot of settings and programming you can use and it's still easy to use. The autofocus is the fastest I've seen on any camera and allows you to shoot continuous shots rapidly and clearly. I highly recommend this camera!!!
The product works very well and really helped speed my computer up. the seller is A+ and I hope to deal with again.
its bigger than it looks in pictures and therefore better.i like it cause i bought it
They're not just for DJ's anymore.Exceeds my expections for finding a pair of headphones at a decent price that are flexible in their use and extraordinary in their fidelity. Great for listening to music on the PC or my portable minidisc player without bugging my housemate in the same room.They're built for hard working dj's and therefore are very comfortable to wear for long periods. I've gone for as long as a few hours without feeling like my ears were going to burn off. The sound is fantastic, the bass is deep and rich without sounding muffled. Vocals sound great. I'd had problems with previous headphones where it seemed like vocals would get buried in the bass, not with these.And last but not least and actually it was the reason I decided on these, they're very cool looking. So many of the headphones I was considering had that same old "two hockey pucks between a headband" bulked out style.Amazon.com's price is very competitive. I actually paid [$$$] for mine at a local electronics store and wished I'd have been patient enough for shipping time. When I listened to them at my electronics store, I couldn't leave without them. Neither should you!
Despite other users' comments, I did not have a problem using this with Windows Vista. However, I downloaded the software from the website and DID NOT use the CD that came with it. If you install both you will get duplicate files, which sucks. ALSO, the transfer of pictures and other media to the device is not supported in the downloadable version of the sync software. If you want to purchase this device for that purpose and you have Vista,... don't. The software on the CD won't recognize vista and the software from the site doesn't do photos.Other than that the features are good. I like the large screen, everything works really well, and I haven't had any problems. Honestly though, I haven't purchased any additional software for it, so I don't know how well that works. All I use it for is to have a contact list and calendar, which is really all I need. So if you want this for those purposes, this is great for you.
Product does exactly as it is described to do. I works only on cordless phones; not land lines.
I got this on Black Friday and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised with the sound provided by this extremely portable set of speakers. I just needed something to use when I'm alone at the office and doing after-hours work and I've come to find out these are perfect for such an application.They fold up nicely if you need to transport them and even crank out decent volume and sound quality for such a small package. I actually own a $50 set at home that comes with a remote and a true docking capability but sounds far inferior to this set of speakers.They really should have included an adapter, however, and there's no way to charge your ipod using this set as you can't actually "dock" it but actually only plug it in with a standard 1/8" plug through the included cord. But if battery life is good enough, this may not even be an issue.
I have owned this camera now for a month since buying it here on amazon. It is a great camera and I am very happy with it. The photos it takes are amazing. The video is also very good. It is also very easy to operate. The only thing that is a downer is what others have wrote about the LCD in the daytime, it is hard to see when its sunny.
This was the first remanufactured electronic device that I purchased but Amazon and Magellan are reputable companies and the price was unbelievable. I had used the Hertz NeverLost version so I just had to plug it in and it was ready to use. The user interface is very intuitive and the touch screen makes it even easier to use. It works great in the Los Angeles area and I plan to use it along the entire west coast. The unit came with the latest software already loaded and was in brand new condition.
Cheapest thumb drive i have ever owned and still work great. Never has crashed. Only thing that broke on it with 2 years of use and abuse is the keyring. wise purchase.
Yes Coaster Galore....All resembling DVD-R...This is true... Bought 2 100 count stacks and the first stack of 100 had 36 faulty disks.I am currently using the second stack which is running strong at every other disk is faulty.MY RECOMMENDATION!!! Stay away from Verbatim unless you are in need of coasters or planning some modern deco project.
Camera takes great pictures. The complaint by others about cap design must be better understood. It does take an easy manual removal to take off the cap. But this is only so that the camera is allowed an additional feature not found in most other small cameras. Using a special attachment you can attach regular Nikon large lenses to the camera. Buy a backup battery for this or any digital camera. The case made for this camera is a gret deal.
I agree with the previous review. This phone cord worked twice. Now, it only retracts about half way, and keeps getting worse. I'm returning it for a refund. Don't waste your time with this.
I have burned several DVD movie using the disc. It works without any glitch. The disc is made in India. The packaging seems to indicate that it is for Chinese market. I have a bad experience with disc made in India several years old. This is OK.
Frankly something like a speaker should be compared with other speakers. Also, something like sound quality is mostly based on user preference. I gave these speakers 5 stars because I compared it to the other speakers that were on the shelf. Ultimately, this one was the best. Sadly for many of you buying this, comparing is not an option, unless you get ur lazy butt off that chair and into the store.
A very good choice. Before buying I had thought that the sound would not be good but I am surprised. I work out and go running with them and I am very satisfied. They do not slip out of my ears at all.
First off, if you have a mac or similarly thin notebook, this bag will fit it and protect it very nicely. The pockets are very soft and I feel good about storing my notebook in them while I walk around. The shoulder strap is also very nicely padded and very wide, which helps distribute the extra weight of your computer. The bag has many pockets in the main chamber and 2 large packs on the back which are separated.Unfortunately, if you have a slightly larger computer, this bag is too thin and not flexible enough to allow you to insert and remove your computer safely and easily (my old toshiba M100 has this problem). Also, the phone pouch on the shoulder seems to be designed for either an iphone or a razer style phone as my ipod touch fit in it perfectly, but my phone which was only slightly thicker did not fit so well. I've found it a little frustrating at times how thin this bag wants to be, as I have difficulty bringing a book for a plane flight or a large external drive with data, but that really hasn't been too bad for me so far.Overall, I am quite fond of this case and have taken to bringing it with me everywhere. It's a perfect case for my mac, but others should think carefully before buying it as it strongly favors very thin products.
I purchased this subwoofer for my bedroom and i had limited space, thesubwoofer seems alittle small but i can deal with it.I wii be making somemore room soon and i will upgrade to alarger polk sub in the near monthsto come mean while i will deal with it.
This is a fine little digital camera for beginners or casual users. It looks good, has great balance in the hand, and offers enough features to make it fairly versatile. Aside from the recreational user, it might be an ideal camera for someone like a real estate broker who wants to have something handy in the glove compartment, but doesn't want to worry about a very expensive piece of equipment getting lost or stolen. The camera is not perfect, but it is a good buy. PROS: 1) Appearance, weight &amp; balance. 2) Highly readable (and adjustable!) LCD display. 3) AAA batteries readily available...(2 sets of rechargeable would be great). 4) Optical (2x) zoom. 5) Switchable resolution settings: a) 640 x 480 perfect for emails &amp; websites. b) 1,152 x 864 good enough for 5&quot; x 7&quot; prints. 6) Very good software package. 7) Kodak service &amp; warranty. 8) Readily available CompactFlash memory cards. 9) Faster recovery btwn shots than most digicams. 10)Useful &amp; handy lens cap.CONS: 1) Fixed focus lens (like old 110 cameras). 2) Limited (2x) zoom. 3) No USB connection to download shots to PC (this will make the purchase of a separate memory card reader a must). 4) Need for battery charger &amp; rechargeables (to be practical).
For anyone wanting an in-home wired/wireless router this is the way to go. Great service and a great product! What more can a customer ask for?
I have been using Tiffen filters for more than 20 years. They are reliable and their customer service is superb!
I have had it for 9 months, and it works great for me so far. The screen is bright and the sound quality is great. It is good for students or young professionals who do not want to spend too much on laptops. It works great for most games and word processing. I am currently looking for memory upgrades because it only came with 2x256=512m ram.
UPDATEAfter just a few months a short developed at the plug. After being initially happy, I now feel these were a waste of money. I have downgraded my review from 4 stars to 1 star.ORIGINAL REVIEWSound: The sound is quite good but not phenomenal. Considering the price, these are a good buy for the money. Sound is much better than the factory earbuds that came with my iPod. I feel this pair delivers significantly better noise isolation and slightly better sound quality than my Skullcandy earbuds that cost $18 a year ago. I first tried these out in my office and could not hear knocking on my door or relatively loud speech. My coworker had to come into the office into my line of sight to get my attention. I was listening to music with my volume at about 65% and was completely unaware anyone was at the door knocking or calling my name.Cord: I was surprised at the asymmetrical cord, and was initially unsure I would like it. I have since decided I prefer it to the typical symmetrical cord. I don't hear noise generated from cord movement. My only complaint is that I wish the cord was just slightly longer. I am tall with long arms, and I often carry my iPod in my purse. If the cord were slightly longer would fit me better. This is not a problem if I carry the ipod in my hand or in my armband. This also should not be a problem for those not "blessed" with monkey arms! :DValue: These are currently a better value than when I made my purchase. I was annoyed that the price dropped $5, almost 20%, just a couple days after my purchase, but that sort of thing happens.Comfort: The comfort is about equivalent to my Skullcandy earphones, leading me to believe most if not all silicone in-ear models at this price point are probably similar in comfort. These aren't uncomfortable, but I am aware they are in my ears. If I wore them for several hours, I would imagine they might become uncomfortable. However, I think for sessions of 6 hours or less they will be fine. I personally do not wear earphones beyond six hours at a time.Durability: I cannot yet comment on durability. I will update if I have problems.Overall: I am happy with my purchase. I had hoped for better sound, but I am unsure whether the sound I desire can be achieved with a digital music device.
I purchased this product for my husband as a Christmas gift and it has ended up being a gift that has kept on giving. The color is truly amazing and the tuner within the t.v for us is the real prize. This t.v is in our bedroom where we do not have the HDTV tuner, but that has not been a problem for this t.v as it has the capability to access digital tuners and show stations that are broadcasting in HDTV. The color and picture is so beautiful that I am making plans to go to Greece just from watching Greek Landscapes from this t.v. Bravo Samsung.
I love this unit, it has plenty of space to put your blade servers and hardware. for those pieces of hardware that does not take much depth space, you can pile them together and use that backspace to put a cabinet mount unit on the backside to hide your goodies from your family. that's where I keep all my snacks. to them it looks like a computer console of junk with lights, but in the rear side is where the real goodies are.
PAY ATTENTION!You can get batteries like this for $10 if you shop around!Don't pay these outragious prices!Simple.......right?
This wall mount is great for the price. It extends about half a foot from the wall and tilts in every direction. However, be sure to tighten the bolt that will hold the monitor screen angled up before you attach the monitor or it'll sink down. After that, it's very sturdy.
this camera seems great when you read about it. but when you get it, you realize it's not user friendly. We bought ours for our daughter who's 6. there only are 2 buttons on the entire camera, one of which is the shutter button. So the other button has to serve as flash, self-timer, on/off, etc. and it is not intuitive to know how to activate which feature.Most important, the software to install the driver for loading pictures onto my PC is not "Windows Logo" certified. According to Microsoft, this means that loading the driver for this camera could destabilize my computer or enable a virus to access my computer now or in the future.Finally, the English language version of the user's manual was written by a non-native speaker and it can be hard to interpret sometimes.I don't recommend you buy this camera. Get another product.
This device has literally turned my Zen into a home entertainment center. I can't say enough about how it has changed how I use my player. My Zen is now the center of my home entertainment, it has brought my videos, pictures, and music into one place, all accessible by the remote control. I've connected it to my TV and my surround sound and voila, everything in one spot. I can disconnect the Dock from my TV and take it with me on to run on batteries, or I can just disconnect the Zen from the dock and take the player with me. All of the peripheral connections work flawlessly, the remote is perfect and the sound is good. I couldn't recommend it more.
When I purchased this product, it was mainly for two reasons: The price combined with the digital tuning feature. I liked that it had the search feature and the preset stations, as opposed to the other cheap armband radios which merely had manual tuning. Well, the digital tuning is great, although somewhat awkward; I frequently find myself hitting the wrong buttons as I jog/work out due to the tiny buttons. And whoever put the tiny &quot;set station&quot; button next to the other preset station buttons deserves to be smacked around, I find myself accidentally hitting the &quot;set station&quot; button, then screwing up my other presets. I live in Chicago, so there are dozens of radio stations, but I find the reception with the Koss PP257 is slightly below average. I pick up the mega-stations easily, but some of the less powerful (yet still local) stations fade in and out as I jog along. And if you're inside, forget about getting any stations unless your gym/club has good reception (It hasn't worked at several of the Bally Total Fitness gyms in Chicago). I recommend asking people who wear armbands in your gym what kind of reception they're getting first. My summary, I recommend for outdoor fitness if you're looking for an affordable armband radio. Do more research for indoor gyms or you're throwing your money away.
I purchased a Coolpix 7600 in July of 2005 to use on a 15,000 mile round trip from my home in far West Texas to the Arctic Ocean at Deadhorse, Alaska. I had no problem learning how to use it and took around 3,000 photos with this camera on the trip. My wife was carrying her state-of-the art Canon $5,000 dollar mega monster. When I transferred the first set of pictures from the 7600 to my laptop and showed them to her she literally turned a different color in total disbelief of the quality of the pictures that I had taken with this camera. She said that the 7600 "Made Love" to the colors because of the quality of the photos. She also said that this camera proved that she had wasted a lot of money on her camera after looking at what the 7600 had produced. This camera is tough. I left it on a picnic table in the Yukon Territory one night and the camera got rained on. Certain that it was a goner I put it in a warm dry place for 3 days (just had to try to save it) and when I turned it on every feature worked perfectly. I found that alkaline batteries would run down after shooting less than 100 pictures and tried lithium batteries. I did not think that the lithiums were ever going to go dead! I did not count the number of photos taken with the lithiums but would safely say that I was getting at least 7-800 photos before having to replace the batteries. I now also have a Canon Powershot S5 IS and have found that the rechargable NiMH batteries that I use in the S5 IS last as long as the lithium batteries did in the 7600 so now I use the rechargables in both cameras. I take a lot of photos and when running out the door for a quick jaunt I always grab the Nikon 7600 instead of my much more sophisticated Canon. This camera's size and capabilities make it as desirable as my Canon. Almost five years after buying this camera I still love it and it continues to amaze me every time I use it...and it has been used a lot. For the money I can't say enough good things about this camera. GREAT CAMERA! I just love it.
There are a number of reasons I really like this camera:(1)Well thought out camera with terrific optics.(2) Probably the best feature is the zoom, shutter speed manipulation and light gathering capabilities...these are things just generally not available on most "PhD" cameras (Push here dummy).(3)I also personally happen to think that this is a particularly good looking and well engineered item. Fit and finish is just wonderful for a $300.00 camera.I recommend this camera for the average or high end non-professional photographer who wants to move up from the basics into a more mid-level picture taking ability and result.
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 believe that the Advent AV570 is the same as the Acoustic Research 570 Powered Partners that were made from 1984 until Advent gobbled up AR. I have one of the older 570s. What a great product! AR570s were invented well before every house had a computer sound system. &quot;Bookshelf speaker&quot; wasn't a widely recognized concept either. The AR570 was invented as a compact and tough package to monitor or reinforce sound in recording studios. It has exceptionally clear and linear acoustic performance. The thick cast aluminum housing is both rugged and dissipates heat from the internal amplifier quite well.That this design hasn't been copied by every speaker manufacturer is a mystery to me. The AV570 is a unique combination of ultra clean sound quality, high output for size, and rugged construction. Buy 'em for your bookshelf, home theater, computer, or ANY application that calls for accurate and powerful sound reproduction in a compact package. I use mine as an acoustic guitar amplifier. I use an adaptor to go from my guitar's 1/4&quot; mono jack to the AV570's RCA input. It sounds better than guitar amps that are twice as expensive and 10 times as large.Highly recommended (IF the Advent AV570 is the same product as my Acoustic Research 570s)!
It did what it was purported to do and is serving well. Thank you
I bought this router so that I could make use of my high-speed access (DSL) throughout the house. Set-up and configuration were a snap, although the default configuration is not very secure, and you will definitely want to do things like change the admin password, enable MAC authentication and WPA encryption, and so on. With my Ti Powerbook G4 I get great reception throughout my house (which is old and has thick walls). I also have a first-generation iMac and an old Laserwriter connected to the router by Ethernet, so both computers can reach the internet and I can print wirelessly from the Powerbook. Very nice, and much, much cheaper than Apple's Airport Extreme base station. Highly recommended.
According to the manufacturer's site these are supposed to hold speakers up to 8 pounds. I have the Energy Take Classic speakers that weigh in at 2.9 pounds and they caused these mounts to sag when wall mounted. If I would have been ceiling mounting them it may have supported the weight, but since I needed to wall mount my speakers I returned them. They just didn't meet my needs. I ended up getting the Philips 5-piece Speaker brackets (PN: SQB1131/17) locally and although I had to go to the hardware store for screws, they hold my speakers really well.
Some history: I bought a [nice] Canon [MP830] inkjet over a year ago. It's a great unit.. prints, scans, copies, faxes, color, etc. But it's still just an inkjet. And after the "starter inks" ran out I had serious sticker shock on how much new ones cost. The whole inkjet thing really torques me at how these co's rip people off with ink. But that's beside the point here.So I was on a quest to find another printer. I was looking at everything from the 5250, to the Canon's, to the high-end color Brother mfc. While I liked each of them, I ended up with this model.I was primarily looking for an laser MFC with duplex and network. But I didn't really have luck finding the magic combo of features and price.In my searching I eventually stumbled on the reconditioned 5250 and after some deliberation purchased it. I've now had it for a couple weeks and it works like a champ.*Important Note*When I ordered it I wasn't sure if it included toner and assumed it didn't--which would explain why it was so cheap. But yes it *does* come with a toner/drum. The only "catch" is the drum is reconditioned so it's rated at 90% life. The toner is rated at 3500 pages btw. Since I assumed it didn't I also ordered the high-cap cartridge.. so I'll probably be set for printing for the next 3-5 years. Just need to buy paper.It also comes with the instructions, warranty card, and CD.It works great, prints duplex great, hangs off the network fine. Also has USB if you need that instead. Print quality looks great.. and it's also *F A S T*. It's got a [10W] sleep mode.. which is higher than the 3W Canon sleep, still is okay. From what I've read that's really the biggest grip with Brother is they gobble a bit of electricity.For me it came down to a) overpaying for current color technology and b) cost-per-page. The cost/page is what ultimately steered me away from the Canon.. I figured it around .03 per page for the 3270, whereas this unit is less than a penny (not including paper).Also, with the colors the cost/page is still pretty high. And in my case I'd have to "need" color which I realistically didn't.Overall I'm very happy with the reconditioned printer. There are a couple spots behind the flip-down door where you can tell it's been "used", but other than that the machine is practically new. For $150 you really can't go wrong. It comes with everything you need. Just add paper and either network or usb cable and you're set to go.
Great Grip I would recommend it to anyone no matter what your doing with the camera. Allows better vertical pictures because a second shutter button is positioned on the bottom so when your turn the camera it is right there. Grip locks down ad feels like its part of the camera. Not having to worry about replacing the battery is also nice. Installation was extremely easy just follow the instructions. Price is a little high to justify in some cases but its worth it. Recommend for any Rebel.
Had to return it. I bought it to put a projector on...but the legs didn't fit well, so it really wobbled. Unfortunate, because it was the type of thing I was looking for.
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.
I think that Logitech really screwed the pooch when they dropped this design. It was FANTASTIC. It felt great in your hand and was incredibly accurate.The only issue with it was its lack of a scroll wheel. The USB version of this was great, but also lacked a scroll wheel. For most people, a cord on a trackball isn't a liability. The trackball doesn't need to move around, so the cord doesn't get in the way. Unfortunately, Logitech dropped this line in favor of the cordless "Trackman Optical". The TO is no slouch, I've been using one for years. (I have also bought quite a few for users in my company who had repetitive strain injuries from using mice) Still, the TO isn't nearly as elegant and pleasant to use as the FX.I suppose that there is just not enough market for trackballs for Logitech to continue making new products, but I'll keep watching and hoping that something this good comes back on the market.
I ordered this unit on May 12 of this year (2012). It is now July 21 and I am having to buy more headphones as the wire, down next to the plug, has broken on one side and I can only hear both channels if I HOLD the wire in a certain position. The sound was quite acceptable, they are nice and lightweight, and the over-the-head band was EASILY held in place with a ball cap. But they are just too fragile for me to be able to recommend them.
1 channel died after using it for about 3 months due to wrapping the cord around the phones when not in use. Great quality sound from 30mm drivers. Ordered 2 more because I liked them so much except for the cable in the rear getting freyed. I will try the suggested workaround of supporting the rear with athletic tape or something. Priced now at Amazon below $15 is a steal so you can buy a few. Perfect for working out. I prefer the rubber earpieces over foam. Fits good for normal melons - didn't even need to wrap it around a planter pot :-).
The seller was very professional and efficient.This is the way that I will buy all of my Printer Ink Cartridges in the future.Thank you all very much!
Convenient, tiny, secure-fitting, super-comfortable. Very decent sound quality for this price-range, too.I recently changed to using Koss KSC-75 clip ons, which sound significantly better, but are a little fussy to get fitting properly and aren't as secure and comfortable.Ultimately, I prefer the Koss clip-ons for the better sound, but these are probably a better option for exercise or for long-term wearing.UPDATE: I recently bought a second pair of the Sonys after my Koss clip-ons started cutting out in one ear. They don't really take the abuse that I give a set of portable 'phones. For a cheap, decent sounding pair to use at a desk, the Koss are still a good choice, but if you're going to be sticking them in pockets or backpacks, etc, I don't think they're durable enough. And yes, the Koss do sound better than the Sonys, but I'll just have to compromise for portable use.
Pros:-When tuned to a truly empty station, this device sounds great.-Button to switch stations works better for me than a scanning system (I hate it when a device tries to out-think me).-Red "M" on it matches my red console lights in my red car perfectly :DCons:-Limited frequency range of 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, 89.5.Bottom Line: If you take the time to find a truly empty station in the frequency range (and you can find one) this device performs perfectly. I have always been able to find a station. On long drives when I take a break sometimes I have to find a new station because I have driven into range of a station at the frequency I am broadcasting.The key is to find the best station in the range.NOTE: I do not listen to classical or jazz, as another reviewer pointed out that the device is lacking in their musical ranges. Rock comes through great.
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.
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.
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.
These are great headphones if you want some cheap ones that have decent sound. Currently, I'm on my 2nd pair of these. I had the 1st pair for a few years and the wear and tear finally got to them (they never broke) so I went and bought the 2nd pair. I love these. They are pretty comfortable and lightweight and I can wear them for a long time before having to take them off. What I really like about these is how good of sound they have. For $20 headphones (they are $20 in most stores), the sound is amazing. They respond better to higher frequencies (guitars,etc.) but you can still hear treble and bass pretty well, especially for being as cheap as they are. I have a set of Bose Triport OEs as my good headphones. Bose is overpriced (especially on the Sound dock ipod stereos) but not necessarily overrated. My OEs are pretty comfortable and have good sound. I use the Sony headphones for more everyday things as they are cheaper and more durable.The one drawback about these Sony headphones is that the cord has a tendency to tangle up really easily and is pretty long (around 4-5 ft.).Another good thing about these headphones is you can still hear people a little bit when you are using the headphones, so you can tell when someone's talking to you.By the way, these headphones have a short cord connecting them. This cord is supposed to go across the back of your neck so that you can keep them around your neck when you're not using them. Also, I just read some of the 1 and 2 star reviews about these and thought I should clarify something: the part about how they make your ears bend or deform. This is true, however, once you learn to put them on correctly, they are secure, stay on, and they don't bend your ears. When I got the 1st pair, the headphones bent my ears down too. I was going to return them to Best Buy, but then I figured out how to put them on correctly. When you put them on, press the back of each one towards your head just a tiny bit. When you have them on right, the ear clip should be resting against the side of your head. If they're bending your ears or if they feel like they're going fall off, most likely you will notice that the ear clip is not entirely resting against the side of your head.The bottom line: if you're looking for some cheap headphones that are comfortable and have decent or better sound and that are durable enough for everyday use, then these are for you. I highly recommend these.
After a lot of research I settled on this film camera and it has not let me down. Great product, easy to use, a fantastic buy, I've had this camera for about 9 months and I love it more every time I use it.
I purchased this along with an Electrovoice RE27N/D mic. This is a great stand. Very flexible, well built and fun to use.It will fit more than just the RE27. Great shock mount!
When i used AC '97/AC-XG integrated audio chipsets with these speakers, they sounded mediocre at best. I didn't think they really deserved the harman kardon name (i've owned many harmon products like infinity, jbl, harman, etc. for many years!)but after i changed my sound card (i recommend creative audigy and higher), it was dramatically better.Whatever sound card you get, make sure that it has at least 4 channel capabilities - because if you do, you can really take advantage of the vMax virtual surround - it works!Also, since this speaker system comes with two jacks (one is optional for 4 speaker surround), it means that you can play games with one jack connected to the computer, and another to an ipod! works great when you want a change of music without having to tinker with settings!THE BAD PART:There's a light buzz that comes out from the speakers at all times. if you have a very quiet computer and you're using the speakers in a quiet place, you may notice it (my laptop is near silent). if not though, it shouldn't be noticeable.
Not much to say here. Cable works great, no problems to report. The price certainly makes it an attractive choice. I would purchase again.
This was used for general lectures on campus, the speakers have always given it high marks. Fits snug and comfortably.
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 am not by any means an avid photographer. I haven't even taken a class before. I bought this flash because I was confident in my ability to learn how to use it, and to my surprise, with a few tutorial videos from YouTube, I think I have the basics figured out.Then again, if it wasn't for those videos, I would still be the dark, no pun intended.The only thing I wasn't all that impressed with is how long it takes to charge from one usage to the next. Having said that, I was very impressed with the quality of the flash it produces and what it can do for my pictures.I have no idea what it means to not be able to have this flash as a "master flash" (it can only serve as a "slave flash" according to the videos I watched on YouTube), but I'm sure I'll find out if I keep upgrading my knowledge.Overall, I think it's a wonderful tool for a photography-enthusiast like me to have a flash like this, and I highly recommend buying this over any silly lens you might be thinking of purchasing. Just remember that with indoor pictures, not having white walls around you will diminish what this great flash can do.
This was a gift for my son-inlaw and he loves it. I'm thinking of ordering another one for my husband.
Just received these yesterday... So far, they're great...Very comfortable, and the sound is exceptional, especially the base....Not a fan of Sony products in the past because of their short life... So we'll see..
Exactly as described. I got authentic cables (2-3ft black). Dont forget to get one from your modem to your router to escape bottle-necking transmission speeds. I got it for my PS3 to speed up transmission rates to full capabillity.
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.
What a great product. I've waited a long time for Pocket Wizard to come out. You have know idea how troublesome it is to have a cord being dragged around with you all the time, to get you're flash or meter reading. I believe that this product was made by Minolta, but I'm not sure. But, it's a great receiver. The only issue I had with this product, was the cost. Quit expensive, for what you get. Thank goodness there was a rebate on Amazon.
the speakers are awsome. i have had them for over a year and not 1 problem yet. they are almost as loud as my home theater system. there are two bad things about it. the wires from sub to sat are a bit to short. the power switch is on the sub. i dont even bother too turn my speakers off and no problems so the switch isnt realy a problem unless u are worried about your electrick bill
Only time will tell if the cables will oxidize over time, but for the moment the wiring in great. I used this in conjunction with Monster speaker wire in an install and I much preferred using this. The 2 lines were easily distinguishable.Also, I measured the length exactly and it was about 3 inches longer than 100'.
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 JR-2 works well on my Minn-Kota trolling motor. It is a very simple yet effective design that helps prevent transducer damage that is common with mounting transducers on the bottom of the trolling motor. Only one slight drawback, you have to make sure that when raising and storing the trolling motor that you keep the transducer side "up". There was really no way to prevent that issue since it is inherent to the design. I would suggest this product, and I would buy it again.
I'm sure the advertised StarTech cable would've worked but APEX PRODUCTS decided to send me a CHEAP, LOW QUALITY,USELESS cable that CAN'T EVEN HANDLE HIGH RESOLUTION CABLE. DON'T BUY FROM APEX PRODUCTS
For the price, you will be amazed at the amount of "speaker" you get.This is my second purchase from Amazon's Warehouse Deals (other review was for Logitech THX speakers) and again, Amazon has defined perfectly what "Used-Like New" should be. I purchased these for $70 and it looks like the masses are catching on to a VERY good speaker for a VERY little price. They've already gone up and they're out of stock.Let me state that I am aware that electrostatic Martin Logan speakers are out there and available if you don't mind trading in your car as a down payment, so are Sony's the Be-All-End-All? No. But Damn, for what these used to retail for in the store picking up a pair for even $170 is still a good deal for what you might need.What might I need, you say? At lower volume levels the bass is so deep, rich and beautiful, I thought I still had my sub active during testing these. At higher volumes, the richness leaves in favour of just almost-crystal-clear sound all around. The highs start to bottom out (meaning it starts to sound hollow and I was even able to get the tweeter to flutter without maxing out the volume) but here's the thing; what are you using them for? These things will more than suffice without a sub in a smaller living room or den atmosphere, will start to kick but in a medium sized home theater setting and will get lost without a sub in a large area/room or as music you have turned up in order to listen from another room somewhere. You add a sub, turn down the bass or change the crossover setting in your receiver to these speakers, and you really do have kick-butt speakers for home theater. The spacial recognition between each speaker and then with a center for testing movies was absolutely mind-boggling, in the sense that there was any at all. Perhaps the fact they are Sony is making everyone (and me) enjoy their surpise and shock that much more at these babies. But I'll tell ya, paying three times the price for a smaller speaker than this MIGHT get you same (or perhaps better) quality at low volumes, but will fade quicker than these as you turn the volume up. GUARANTEED.Keep in mind Sony does not make their speakers at all. They are made for them but to Sony's specifications they hand over to the manufacturer. But wait, so are at least 30% of the other speakers on the market!Here's what I used for testing, as I used to sell this stuff to make a living and learned that you could make ANYTHING sound good as long as you had just the right demo disc. . .MUSICHeart's Greatest Hits - The opening song's guitar make even the cheapest speakers weep. Here, the sound of her plucking her guitar in the first few bars is really amazing coming out of the tweeter and mid-rangeMadonna Greatest Hits - Die Another Day and Don't Tell Me on disc 2 really show off the spacial difference between left and right sides with all the background sounds in "Die" once the song starts, and the bass line in "Don't" is handled musically instead of just a thud from a smaller-type speaker.MOVIESJurassic Park - The T-Rex scene shows the limitations of the bass just a little bit, but then again, when I turned my sub back on the mid-range was now more full than my previous Athena speakers from Canadian company API, that I paid $240 for as employee pricing back in the day. Without the sub, very impressive up to a mid volume area.Tron Legacy - The opening sequence alone with Daft Punk's score and his voice over as the word TRON comes on screen, you will be sold right then and there, my friend. And that's without a sub well above medium level volume.WHAT I WAS USINGAn Onkyo HTRC270 - Hit the THX Cinema button for the movies and you're off and running. Crossover was set to 80 and the volume setting was "True" not THX decibals. So I speak of mid volume starting at about 42ish ( it all depends how something is recorded as to how you're going to have to adjust the volume) and topping out at around 55. When you close in on 60 and above you start to hear what you don't want to hear from a speaker, in movie-watching anyway.For music I used the Pure Audio function which apparently shuts off everything inside the receiver and just sends what's on the disc directly to a left and right stereo speaker, no "re-adjustments" of equalization by the receiver whatsoever. Volumes here; after about 60, the quality changed to just belting out the sound as best it could. How often are you having a rave in your condo or den, exactly?Lots more demos but hopefully you get the idea. I'm not an audiophile because I can't afford to be, but I enjoy good sound so I try to get the best that I can afford for myself. For these speakers and their price, it wasn't even a gamble for me, really. If they ended up sucking, off to the garage they go for weekend carwashes nad lawnmower repair. But they don't suck, and I'm thrilled that I can use the money I saved on this spectacular purchase on something else now.
this is an expensive pair of binoculars, but well worth the price. they've performed beautifully on the water, plus, they've been exciting to use birding and stunning when sweeping the views in the night sky! a premium pair of binoculars is such a treat.
I spent many hours researching KVM switches to find one that satisfactorily switched between older PCs using Windows XP Home and a new PC running Windows 7 (64 bit). Essentially every one worked well with the older PC, but needed to have the monitor reset when switched to the Windows 7 PC. This unit advertised it would do this flawlessly. It actually does.All the equipment needed to connect the PCs to a single monitor are included in the package. Setup is relatively easy with picture directions, as well as written ones to guide you to make sure all connections are correct. There is sufficient cord length from the unit to have PCs about 6 ft away. One word of caution - connections between the unit, PCs and monitor are made through VGA connections, not DVI.During installation, I was unable to get the system to work properly. I was using the new keyboard, optical mouse connected to the unit through the USB connections. A phone call to the IOGEAR help line connected me to a most helpful tech representative. After making sure all the connections were properly done, the problem turned out to be "user error" by my failure to note the difference between the new keyboard and the old one. Once my training was updated, everything worked beautifully. There is no problem when going back and forth to the Windows 7 unit with the 20 inch widescreen monitor - no change in the settings. The only issue with the old Windows XP Home PC and the switch is the resolution of the PC is limited by the graphics card and not the switch. Still the slightly stretched view is perfectly satisfactory for any of our use of that machine. For sound reproduction from either of he PCs, I used only the connection provided with the switch and the sound through the monitor speakers is extremely satisfactory for my usage.From my experience, I can heartily recommend this inexpensive method to maintain quick access to data and files on an old Windows computer, while working with your new updated Windows 7 machine.
I'm very happy with my purchase. The camera is great & met my expectations. Shipping from amazon was easy & fast. Highly recommend it!
I received the APC RBC11 and tried to plug it in to the battery backup, I noticed the plugs weren't connecting correctly. I called my company's IT company and they came out to see why it wasn't fitting. I guess I needed to order RBC55 instead of RBC11. I tried to return it to this company to no avail; I even offered to pay the shipping and a restocking fee, but they wouldn't take the return. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone BASED ON their customer service, or lack there of.
Pretty good in quality and easy to use. I used pressure cookers before many years ago. This stainless steel one offers the convenience and time-saving in cooking, especially in cooking those foods that take a long time to cook. The size fits the needs of small to median families well. Personally, I would like it to be a little larger in diameter and shorter in height.
I was a bit skeptical because I had another transmitter that was total crap but this one is great! It took a minute for me the find a station that wouldn't have a lot of static on it but after that everything was fine. Its a great buy if you don't want to spend a lot on having something installed into your car so you can play your Ipod or if you don't want to purchase a new radio that has MP3 plug.
Very good fast service. Very happy to recieve the product in time !!
Purchased for the FX-01, the case snugly fits the camera and offers good protection. The case is small enough to be able to put in my pocket - which is why I purchased this sort of camera in the first place. The flap with magnetic catch makes the camera easily accessible, imho better than velcro and certainly better than a zipper. The case is good quality leather and looks great.
I bought this player for my daughter about 4 months ago. She used it while at a summer camp for movies and playing music. It comes with an auto power adapter, rechargeable and removable battery pack, remote control and adapter cables for using a TV for display.The picture quality is good. This is and excellent player for the price. (If you don't need if for more than a few months!)------------------ 7 Months Later-----------------The player has died. It will sometimes play a disk or part of a disk, but it no longer reliable. It is out of waranty so it will have to be replaced. I will not buy another Colby DVD player!
Purchased a used Canon Powershot SD700IS. I love this model camera. I am sold on Canon products. This model camera, Powershot SD700IS works great and it fits into my housing used for snorkeling and SCUBA diving. The exterior on this used unit is pretty beat but the camera functions just fine. I am happy with this purchase. I had earlier purchased a refurb of the same model camera. If I were to compare the two, I would have to say that the refurb was in far better condition. Alas, I am most concerned with the functionality and the used camera works just fine.
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. :)
I think this is a wonderful product. I have no complaints. Very user friendly.
For all the good things that have been said and written about these headphones, if you can't tolerate how they FEEL on your ears, the sound quality is worthless. Try them on for several hours--then decide. I planned to use these to replace BOSE 1's (stolen from luggage cart) and 2's--left behind on the plane, and swiftly gone. After trying them on a trans-con flight last week, I actually had to remove the ATs and switch to the airline's cheepos to survive to the end of the movie.I wrote to Audio-Technica about the problem--mainly the stitching and rough inner fabric that irritate the ears, at least MY ears. They replied promptly and constructively, but had no fix for the problem and suggested I return them to the retailer. (Unfortunately for me, the retailer's 14-day return period is over.)
I type at home and these are great and easy to use and transport; very study, durable, and clear-sounding as expected from Sony.
I BOUGHT THE SONY DSCF707 AND WAS VERY PLEASED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE. I BOUGHT THE DSCF828 TO UPGRADE TO A 8 MEGA PIXEL CAMERA. THE 828 IS A GREAT CAMERA. IT HAS NOT FAILED ME ONCE. IT HAS MANY GOOD FEATURES AND ONE OF THOSE IS THE 28-200 LENS. I REALLY LIKE HAVING A WIDER ANGLE LENS FOR TAKING PICTURES IN CRAMPED SPACES. THE OTHER IS THE CAPABILITY TO TAKE PHOTOS AT ISO 64. I LEAVE THE CAMERA AT THIS SETTING AND ADJUST THE EV TO GET THE LIGHT I NEED TO TAKE A GOOD PHOTO. I HAVE TAKEN NATURE, PORTRAIT, AND FAMILY PICTURES WITH THIS CAMERA AND THE PHOTOS SHOW DEEP RICH COLORS WITH FINE GRAIN. THE ONLY REASON I DID NOT GIVE IT 5 STARS IS BECAUSE IT DOES NOT HAVE AUTO ZOOM. I HAVE HAD NO PURPLE FRINGING. AS LONG AS YOU DON'T SHOOT INTO THE SUN YOU WON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE PURPLE FRINGING EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. IF YOU BUY IT, YOU WON'T BE SORRY, YOU'LL BE PLEASED.
It keeps my laptop secure and safe from scratches and light impacts. I love that I can now use any of my backpacks and bags to carry my laptop in without worry...even if they do not have laptop padded compartments built into them. In the top pocket you will be able to fit your power cable, though you do need to feed the cord in as opposed to winding it around the surge box...otherwise you will have trouble fitting it in the pocket. The zippers seem to be heavyduty, the stitching is well done and strong, and the Neoprene is thick enough to protect from scratches and light dings, but not so heavy or stiff that it takes a lot of effort to get the laptop in or out.
Originally purchased the CCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM which I later returned in favor of this Tamron lens. Bought Tamron for increased zoom range. Found Tamron lighter and smaller than Canon, but good quality. Good all around lens. Most of my shooting is outdoors, and lack of Canon IS less of an issue than it may be for other users.
These speakers truly amazed me... I searched all the reviews from every different website I could find and that led me to these. They seemed to be the best speakers you could get for the price and it seemed like a lot of speakers that cost quite a bit more couldn't even compare to the sound these reproduce. I am actually surprised ay how CRYSTAL CLEAR the sound is that flows from these. I have 4 of these connected to my Sony Receiver along with the Sony Center and SSF-7000 Floor Standing Speakers. I had just these four speakers hooked up for quite a while just to see what they sounded like without anything else. The sound is amazingly clear and accurate even when I push the receiver toward max volume. I heard no static or distortion with them turned up. I have tried multiple types of music from Rap, Hip Hop, Alternative, House, Dubstep, Classical, Pop, and probably more and they have performed beautifully with all of it. I actually have to run my receiver (110w x 7) at about 50% volume because its actually way too loud over that. Highly louder then a normal movie theater even at half volume. The only issue I see with these is they are fairly restricted when it comes to bass, but home theaters always need to have a good sub woofer so that doesn't affect me at all. I highly recommend these to anyone who wants to put down some serious sound in their home. Great product, but that's what you get from Sony.
I know this isn't a message board but I thought it would be fair to let you all know that in the 'hunk of crap' review it says you cannot erase the songs from your computer w/o trouble. In answer to that supposed problem I would like everyone to know that you can do this thing called &quot;deauthorizing&quot; and it let's you move the music where ever you want...and you can burn the songs as many times as you want.
19 hot keys, ergonomic shape and two USB ports on the back. SUPER! When I received it I threw out my old keyboard. BUY NOW!
More substantial cases could be purchased for a lot more money, but this one is sturdy enough for repeated travel - and looks like it had likely cost 10X as much. The lid is removable, so it can be stored out of the way when the case is being used as a display or rack for CDs. I am considering buying another just for the sake of custom-padding it to house and carry electronic gear. Yes, buy this case!
This microwave does everything we need it to do. It is a nice size and it is easy to use.The only negative comment is that closing the door is very loud.Very happy with this purchase and highly recommend it
I upgraded to the Coolpix 5700 last Christmas. My only previous digital experience was derived from using the still frame feature on my camcorder, which was completely automatic. The Coolpix was easy to use, right out of the box. It took me about a half hour to learn the basic controls of the Coolpix, and another half hour to learn the complex functions of it, contrary to the horror stories I've heard of people having a difficult time with learning how to use this camera.The Coolpix is versatile and powerful. Its 8x optical zoom is incredible, especially for birding and sports, and beats almost every 5-megapixel camera out there. While its digital zoom is a temptation, however, it really isn't necessary and almost certainly will degrade the picture quality. At night, I've shot star trails by activating noise reduction and using a tripod and cable shutter release accessory for the Coolpix camera line. I've even used a special adapter and connected the camera to my telescope, and have obtained wonderful pictures of the moon, nebulae, and the planets. This is made possible because the 5700 has very low noise at its ISO 100 and 200 settings. At my school, I've taken pictures for the yearbook, and when I submitted the prints I made, the moderator asked me about the film I used. The quality of the results clearly matches that of film cameras, as the yearbook moderator didn't even realize I had used digital.I do however have several gripes. Those who have used SLR cameras will dislike the shutter lag in the camera. Once you press the shutter release button, the camera hesitates before taking the picture. This is a drawback for sports. Also, battery life is short, about 40 minutes to a charge. Furthermore, autofocus can be inaccurate indoors sometimes. This may just be a result of the lighting scheme of my house, but since the camera has no autofocus assist light, focussing is sometimes difficult in poor lighting. Additionally, the noise level in the ISO 400 is moderately high and, at ISO 800, images I've taken are unacceptable for most purposes.I would not allow these issues, however, to draw you away from the camera. Some won't even be issues for a lot of people. I'd give the camera 4 and a half stars, rounding up to five, because many of the aforementioned minor problems I've had are common in digital cameras and some I've noticed because just I use the 5700 in ways I doubt Nikon even conceived (using it for astrophotography, for instance) In 6 months, I've taken nearly 3,000 pictures with the 5700, and have been beyond satisfied with its overall performance. It can satiate many desires in a camera. The picture quality is absolutely impeccible. If you do purchase this camera, however, do buy at least a 256MB memory card - Nikon only supplies you with a 16MB card, enough to hold 6 pictures at a low compression ratio and full image size. The Coolpix has served me well, and has my highest recommendation.
I have the previous version of this product, which does not have USB connectivity. It works flawlessly. It more or less set itself up, I just entered some info from the cable company (AT&T; Broadband), like the IP address and the mail server.It has been on 24-7-365 since then, without a problem.I generally get download speeds in the 700 kbps range, even though AT&T; claims 1.5 Mbps downloads. But I don't think the bottleneck is the cable modem.The price of this modem keeps dropping. ... I see it is well below that now, with extra features. You've got to love that.I'd be quicker to buy this product because it is a Toshiba than something cheaper from a no-name company. The cost differential is not that high.
It kept quiet when I met at least 10 police cars in the past few days. so disappointed.
After buying and using the C550, I found the review at rated4stars ([...]) to be very good.Pros: Very good directions. Easy to use menu. Grabs satellites quickly. Mounts well on windshield.Weaknesses: Traffic service so far is a bust. GPS gave mistaken directions.(Edited June 04th by jb) Overall this is an amazing unit. However, I did have to spend quite a bit of time downloading and installing the map update ... but at least it was "free." The screen is great even in bright light, the directions about where to turn on what street etc are given several times along the way so there are no surprises. Directions are helpful.. E.g., "Turn left on Maple Street in 500 feet" followed by "Turn left on Maple Street", etc. or "1316 Everit Rd is 200 feet on right." Of course the map shows the directions and also the distance to the next turn, etc.Unit did misloacate several major stores and two different malls by about .5 miles or more in the Albany/Schenectady area and suggest an incorrect turn. I traced this problem to Navtek. The same mapping errors exist on google maps and mapquest. Tele Atlas (TomTom) is even worse regarding the same stores/malls. So errors in maps may be a widespread problem. Otherwise the c550 has known where things are very accurately. So far I would not pay anything extra for the FM traffic service (3 mo free). On a 10 mile trip it told me a road was closed in 113 miles. Good grief. Unit is very steady on windshield mount. Unit gives you option of having it turn off with ignition/accessory key or stay on with own battery power. It finds satellites very quickly in my experience. I often don't even notice any lag; it seems ready to go as quickly as I am.One odd thing is that for sharp turns in the road, the unit says you are making a turn on to the same road. However, once you know the unit does this, I don't find this a problem. In fact, it is a warning that there is a sharp turn ahead, which could be quite helpful at night on back roads.One way to make sure the unit takes you on the desired route is to put in waypoints, but this unit is limited to adding only 1 waypoint or stop. It is possible to create lots of short trips that add up to one long one with many intermediate "stops", but that is less convenient than entering waypoints before starting a trip.So far, customer service via email has been slow, and sometimes inaccurate. This unit appears to be the same as the c580, except the 580 has the MSN FM service instead of ClearChannel.My Palm Treo 680 syncs with Bluetooth quite nicely, after a couple of tries. After that the pairing occurred automatically. I had to "push" the contact list to the c550, as Garmin explains on their site (only once.. it remembers how to get the list). To send a revised or edited contact list you have to unpair the two units and then re-pair them and then "push" the new contact list to the phone.If I could, I would rate this unit at 4 1/2 stars, but overall it is very, very good.
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.
These have nice bass, somewhat weak treble and poor midrange. I still liked them for a few months. Then, of all the earphones I've had over the years (many), the sound on the left earpiece became erratic (slight movement of wires caused it to cut out). These are extrememly poorly made. I handle everything with great care and have had other earphones for 10 years and they are still fine. I got these because of the reviews and because you really don't have to insert them far or turn them up to hear full sound. However, the lousy wire quality ruins my rating. Avoid.
From my research this monitor is the best buy for a 17" (comparing price and features) the screen is amazingly bright and vivid. I love it.
I needed a little more room for a couple new lenses. I had the Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent) but is wasn't big enough to add two more lenses.This pack has a compartment for a laptop. It has compartments for additional lenses. I has a compartment for carrying a tripod.This pack is padded enough to keep the lenses out of trouble. I put the lenses in there case and they fit inside the pack. I have a few other things that fit in the out pockets and it works good. I got a deal from someone that returned this pack!
Ok the unit works great, it is plug and play. It looks and works as pictured and described. Only complaint I have is the firmware upgrade that you MUST do if you have a dell truemobile 1300/1400 card. Netgear reccomends the upgrade, but my great dell tech. support guy acctualy gave me the link. After installing I can get a good signal even at 1,000ft. away from the unit (thats with several walls and a tree or two in between).However, tech-support is TERRIBLE and if you do call you WILL be on hold for a VERY long time, but the set-up and instructions are easy enough.If you have a truemobile you can download the update from:http://www.NetGearFiles.com/downloads/router/MR814v2_5011.zip
Everything was as promised.. NEW product, directly from the original manufacturer and delivered within 48 hours!
This fit right on top of the computer and the picture is pretty clear. It does the job.
I was encouraged by some favorable reviews, until I received the product. It is one of few universal chargers around. This is the only positive feature. The cord/wire is cheap and creates static anytime it moves or comes into contact with anything. It is a simple product but somehow not very easy to use. The FM transmitter, even on international and mono modes, is very weak. The signal was unintelligible less than 18 inches from the receiver. I'm looking for a product to use with the new ipods, but this is no solution. Really a bad product.
Best $300 Ive spent in years. I keep it in auto and the pics are better than the $ 800 camera my friend has. He has more megapixels than I have, but this is a superior lens!!!!!Not many bad reviews for a reason, buy it!
Coming from a standard router (Netgear RT314) I thought the best way to do wi-fi was with a combo unit so I bought the MR814v2. Hooked it up using the same settings as the RT314 (on Comcast cable.) The wired ports were very sluggish, it took 1/2 to 1 second to load a page. Whereas with my RT314 they load instatntly. So I'm returning this and getting a stand-alone access point (I'll stick with my rock-sold RT314 thank you.)
I bought this tv less than 2 years ago. My lamp went out November after 17 months. No big deal since we used it a lot. Now the TV only turns on once in a while after cycling the powere many times. The lamp light turns on but I know the lamp is good since I get the tv to turn on after 10 or so tries. Other times, the TV turns on with no picture and then shuts down with a blinking green light.Now I see that MANY other people are having the same problems for ALL MITSUBISHI DLP TVs. So many people are having problems there's class-action lawsuits. Mitsu customer service took my name and gave me the nearest repair center. They said it would be $300 minimum if it's what they think is wrong and then maybe more.Mitsu DLP TVs have so many problems you should think twice before purchasing. Your total cost of ownership is way more than the purchase price.Right now I just have a big black box sitting in my family room.
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.
I am not an audiophile, but these fit my small ears and didn't fall out. They were a great value for the money. I paid about 15 bucks for them on eBay not realizing I could have spent a bit more to secure the two-year warranty by buying on Amazon. The left bud just conked out one day. But overall, these were great.
Hard to install and was returned to me grom a gift. Works fine for cheap antenna. Was shipped and packaged well. Will not buy another one of this type.
The camera lens Hood I received was just what I wanted. I was suprisedat how fast it was delivered too. It is made from high quality plasticand is large enough to prevent unwanted glare.
I have had this mouse for over a year, and have had no problems with it. The battery life is great, the tracking is great and the range is very good. I actually use it with my desktop, and it is extremely comfortable to use.
I contacted Dell to figure out which soundcard to use as our machine wasn't pulling back any. They gave me an $80 and $130 option, I was thinking more like $15. This was a great alternative. It plugged in quickly (I did have to switch PCI ports, I had it in one that wasn't compatible at first). It took Windows 7 64 bit awhile to figure it out, but eventually the card popped up in the device manager. We didn't need anything fancy, just a way to make a former Dell server that was no longer being used into a machine for an employee to use - this did it exactly.
Overpriced? Sure.Useful? Of course, and in several ways. On a recent vacanza a Italia, the hood proved its worth not only as an excellent flare mitigator, but protected the front elements from damage (and I generally consider my gear babied) made possible by careless other tourists. Of course, the hood was a necessity during lengthy evening/night exposures, as well, in heavily traveled areas (Spanish Steps) because of the large doses of light provided streetlamps.A slotted hood might ultimately provide better flare oblation across the entire zoom range, but this hood does its job.For those who wonder, the hood works with both the DO and non-DO 70-300mm lenses.For the record, I won't drop the star rating because of an excessive price. Protect your kit - and your exposure plane: use a hood.
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.
I bought these last year for myself for about twenty dollars. Now these are obviously much better than those crap headphones that come with an ipod. However I wouldn't say they have the greatest bass response. Its too bad they are like 40 bucks right now on amazon, so I can't really recommend them anymore. Good isolation, ok bass, mids and trebles very good. But for the price they are now, I would look elsewhere like Sony's inear headphones. Those supposedly have great bass.
I spent a long time researching mp3 players, trying to decide which one I wanted. I knew I didn't want an iPod, and I knew the basics that I wanted. At first I didn't want one like the Vision:M - I just wanted your basic player that didn't have Videos or whatever added. The more I looked around, the more I kept coming back to this mp3 though - and now that I've bought it I'm very happy I did. The sound quality (granted I'm using different headphones than came with it) is wonderful, the screen is beautiful, and the interface is not only easy to use and easy to learn, but simple and quite easily done with one hand while doing other things that keep you from actually looking at it. Sure, it's a little bulky, but it still fits just fine in a jeans pocket, or purse. It's also very light. All in all, it's a great product, and well worth the money spent on it.
u dweeb. when others don't even get an apt or shelter for a turb go f urself.this is one nasty bitch fm n. carolina saying her turb is all that one more time, i'll give her a jesus up her ass with FURY.
This router works perfectly for my needs. Easy setup, great sleek design and even better price make this router the perfect choice for home use. I purchased a Proxim Orinoco Silver combo card for my laptop which works perfectly with the Netgear equipment. By the way, I purchased and had this router shipped for much less money at Amazon.com than any other place I could find even when excluding the rebate!!!
I have a Comcast Motorola HD(non-DVR) tuner that has a DVI out, as well as an HDTV with HDMI in. I thought I would spend $8 rather than $120 for a Monster cable.The cable alternates between snow and picture, but upon further research it's not the cable's fault. It's the tuner box's fault. But seeing is that I only spent $8 on this cable(as opposed to Monster's prices), I'm okay with that.
Bought the 5700 as an upgrade to my 800 because I need the extra megapixels and love it. Had to prove to my wife that the upgrade is justified, so I took several photos today with both cameras, and the 5700 won hands down, giving me much better enlargements and better color, too. ... Am now ordering accessories from Amazon, especially a 128M compact flash card, since Nikon only provides a pathetic 8M card...
If you travel a bit and ever wonder if someone is looking at your screen - they are...trust me ;) A friend of mine was using one of these and I thought ok - I shall too...until I saw the cost...make work buy it for you - it's a simple investment in better security & privacy (make sure you have your other must have security products installed as well.) It installs quickly and the only bad thing I can say about it is that the tabs you use to hold it in place collect dust. Overall though it doesn't take much getting used to, it works quite well even at brighter settings and it also comes out quickly if you need to provide someone a better view of your screen.
I like Corsair memory. I paired these up with another 2 DIMMS I had installed previously. No problems. No problems.
This is the best external hard drive that I have ever purchased. This hard drive is sturdy but portable even for me to travel to clients to do work at various sites.
The shipping is good.The binocular itself is fantastic.The only problem is that I think the size is too big for a female to take out. I would prefer the 10*35 one which is only 8 once weight.
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.
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 never thought that I will pay $140 for headphones, but after reading all those raving reviews, I couldn't resist buying them, they worth every penny!!!PROS:* Significant noise reduction, not 100%, but makes noises low enough not to make you have a headache. You can listen to ultra low volumes. Significantly higher noise reduction compared to Phlips HN-110.* Battery life: I have them for two weeks now, I am using them at least two hours a day, and I haven't changed the battery yet* Excellent sound! The best sound I ever heard with headphones! (Also those are the most expensive headphones I ever had), even with not so good sources, the sound is very pleasant. This comment is with the noise canceling on.* You can use them without the noise canceling on, but...see cons.* Comfortable fit.* Quality product, worth its money.* Sturdy caseCONS:* The sound reproduction is different with the noise canceling off, in my opinion is not as great as with the noise canceling on. The Philips HN-110 had nearly the same response with the noise cancelling on/off.* Can receive interference from GSM cell phones and some (usually older) WI-FI devices if you are close enough.* The sound leaking it will be nice if it was less, it doesn't bother me much though.
The item was delivered in good condition, so no complaints there.Also, when plugged in an turned on, it did make some noises that conjured up the image of a tiny, not-working model of a vacuum-cleaner.So what am I complaining about? I guess I was hoping to receive a device that actually DOES catch some of the breadcrumbs and nasty fingernail tips lodged between my keys. Even a sucked up mote would have lifted my spirits - but alas! No such thing happened, and when I tried to turn it off, the switch broke.So there's $11,90 I'll never see again (if you include shipping, that is). At least I can scare my cat with it...
Great headphones for the gym. Be careful because they are a bit fragile. Fit is really confortable.
The bass is so perfect, definitely a club feeling. Couple of times I thought there was someone at the door!Comfortable, perfect adjustment of high and lows. Simply the best headphones ever bought!!!V-Moda definitely reached their goal of re-creating the sound of live venues. A Must for audiophiles...If you love your music get these.
I bought this kit for my 08 dodge ram 1500. It fits perfect but the quality of it is just ok, scoche puts out a much cleaner looking kit but for this price its definately not bad, I would recommend it to anyone who is just looking for a inexpensive way to get a new stereo in there ride. If your an audiophile or building a show quality look I would probably go elsewhere.
I think it a very good choise for those who want a cheap and easy to use camera
The goods were in better condition than described. Good, open communication with seller. Quick delivery. My only concern, NOT WITH SELLER, is that I was sold an updated version (new and improved?) of the product...I liked some of the parts of the older model better.
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.
I love this item, I don't have to drag around my cds or try to tape my radio programs or carry around my big cd/tape/radio around anymore. I put everything on my ipod, hook up the transmitter, use any radio that's available at work or friend's homes. Only thing that's a bother is you can't recharge and use at the same time.
I resent the fact that I can't give this DVD player "0" stars.It used to work fine -- as a matter of fact, just about until the time that the limited warranty ran out. Now, after about an hour of use, it gets hung up and just spins around and won't go forward or backward or anything. Unplugging the player for 30 minutes (as Coby's trouble shooting guide suggests) does seem to "reset the player," but then it's only good for about another hour of use before the problem happens again.Don't waste your money on this piece of junk.
The receiver arrived defective and would not turn on. I returned it and went with a Samsung instead.
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.
Very well built product. I like it that it is stand up so you are less likely to forget your card. It is heavy enough so when you pull your card out the reader stays put which is not like the cheaper reader that that you holding the reader in one hand and pulling your card out with the other. The product is fully plug and play and I have had no issue with these reader going on 8 months or so. Fellow work colleagues liked it so much they have purchased their own
I've had these headphones for just over a year and just like many of the other reviewers I thought these headphones were pretty great at first. My particular pair is the gunmetal variety and they definitely are really sleek looking.Sound QualityThe bass was a touch overpowering in contrast to all the other notes but as I work in a loud call center environment I preferred that. However as time goes on the bass quality degrades and now my right earbud has gone from full sound to low sound to finally none over a week. This probably occurred due to pulling them out via the wire but still, depressing non the less.ComfortThey had quite a few earbud sizes but for me they still manage to fall out every so often on me.OverallI can't really recommend these as I bought these a year ago and they've already crapped out on me, disappointing overall.
Spend much time reviewing all types of HP printers. Decided to stay away from Epson - the were just ok. Found many good and bad things about this printer and other HP printers. The bad things were:Paper tray - very cheaply made and doesn't hold much paperHmm guess thats it now that I stop and think - a little noisy for the printer and scanner, scanner is slower than epson. quality is very good tho.Have not used the fax yet. At this time I'll probably say I'd buy HP again.
Easy to install. Quiet. Wish it was black though. But not bigger. Works great
Got a raging deal at Staples ($20 less than Amazon). Plugged it in, my PC recognized it immediately, and I backed up all my pictures and music files inside 5 minutes. Highly recommend!
Nice keyboard. It has a nice feel. You do have to install drivers for Mac OSX for all keys to work properly... but that's no big deal.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 is a reasonably priced digital camera, with decent pixel resolution and zoom capabilities. I looked at a ton of cameras in this price and feature range, and felt that the lumix was the best choice. I recommend getting a Lumix case (make sure it will accomadate the barrel extension). The lens quality is top notch (Leica), and the picture quality is uniformly good to excellent. I do wish that lens filters fit directly onto the lens rather than forcing you to use the extension. I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend this camera to any semi-serious photographer.
I've only gone through about 6 CDs but so far so good. They are great for backing up data and pictures and such, but the 2 music CDs I made didn't play in my friend's car. Not sure if the stereo system is an older one and can't read it, but if all you're doing is backing up data, go for it!
This bag lasted me one semester in college. As a commuter with a 15 inch laptop I bought this bag in order to protect it from damage during transport around campus each day. If you are a road warrior like me, this bag is not for you. It will fit and offer decent protection for a 15 to 16 inch laptop along with 1 average sized 800 page text book and one power brick which must be put in last in order to get everything to fit right with the zipper closed (there is a small space left over above the laptop once inserted where you can fit your power brick). There is an internal pouch for small flash drives, a pair of keys, or small folded documents as well as 3 pencil/pen holders on the inside as well as a small port to string your headphone wire through. The outside has two additional sleeves for small, thin objects or papers.Keep in mind, this bag is very compact and small. With 1 text book a laptop and power brick this bag is literally at capacity. The build quality also leaves something to be desired. The zippers are very cheap and began to separate, loosening their grip and eventually failing to zip the bag entirely rendering it useless. The design can also become very awkward as you will instinctively want to swing it over your shoulder and quickly discover that you have to put this on more like a t-shirt than a regular bag. Also, the clip that holds the strap in place broke half way through the semester, doesn't seem to hold up to the stress very well, I wound up using some green zip ties just to keep the strap together.Overall I would say this is a good bag for very light summer usage, since you won't be able to fit that morning sweater in your bag around mid day when it starts to heat up. Having said all of this, it has an overall appealing design albeit with a few kinks. The interior lining is good and has more padding than the average laptop sleeve. It would be nice to see a more rugged version of this bag offered by Belkin with space for at least 2 text books and laptop with stronger zippers, clip, and a rubber coated bottom.Just thought I'd pass on my experience with this item. I hope it has been of some help.
This flash makes my photos sooo much more attractive. Photos taken inside look completely lit and completely natural. This flash is well worth the investment, and it lasts a long time as long as you take care of it. It takes four AA batteries. It lasts a long time on those batteries as well. It also has a nice lock so you know it is secure on your Canon's hot shoe.All in all, I am very happy with this product. :)
I just sold my Canon ip5000 and have this HP as a replacement. The Canon is a hellava printer, so I was curious how this one would stand up in terms of quality. Interestingly enough, it did very well. The Canon was a little faster and less noisy, but certainly not worth the additional $250 retail. For $99, you can't go wrong with this printer.One thing I did notice was the size of the ink tanks on this printer as they are very small. Many have stated that the printer runs dry of ink very quickly, and this may be true, but the ink tanks are small so what do you expect? Proportionally, the tanks are the same price as the larger tanks as they are cheaper but you get less ink. This printer also does not have a permanent paper tray at the bottom that you keep paper in. So when you want to print, you have to open the front and place your paper in, then remove when you are done. You could keep it in there, but it looks sloppy to me as I have a very clean workplace. This lack of feature is not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning.
Been waiting years to be able to afford the 580EX mk2I photograph wildfowl at Bosque del Apache in New Mexico in the winter and if you aint' got a 580 with the X-tender for capturing sunrise and sunset flight of cranes - you aint' nobody!!It is a little technical for an old guy but it performs like a jewel!!
I received it fast and it works great thank you what else can I say but I am happy with the my purchase
I am a beginner at using digital cameras. Actually I know enough to be dangerous!! The Sony MVC-FD83 camera arrived exactly as described; excellent condition. I've found it very easy to use. I prefer the simplicity of using a floppy disc rather than the memory stick. Take the disc out of the camera and pop it into the computer and PRESTO - I've got GREAT pictures to print or email. No more picture developing costs! I contacted the seller by email before purchasing the camera. David answered all my questions promptly and in great detail. I HIGHLY recommend him. It was a pleasant shopping experience. Thank You Amazon.com and Thank You David.
Based on my experience don't worry about the setup - it was a complete breeze.
I have owned this gadget for three months. On a particular Monday, I received 18 unavailable calls between 8pm and 10pm. After the install of the Telezapper, I am down to less than 5 calls.
I got this DVD player 2 weeks ago and it is already dead! - It is very slow to load a dvd or eject a DVD ~ 20 seconds. Then when I had issues with it not recognizing a DVD I whent on the network and downloaded a firmware upadate. This then killed all my HD capacity and now I only have regular dvd playback. Toshiba support said wait for another firmware update to see if it could fix it but did not say when probably a few months or more. Oh how I wasted $500 on this junk!
After living with this model for 5 months now, I'm very happy with this monitor and it's performance.I was comparing this Samsung to a Philips model and found that the processing seemed better, since I didn't see the same level of pixelation that the Philips showed.The amount of inputs are ample, and I'm using almost all of them.I now have the TV mounted on the wall in the corner of my somewhat smaller sized living room, and it's not too imposing on the room. The added benefit of a 46" or larger screen is for use with a computer. You simply need as big a display as you can afford to make it easy to use across the room.If you have any plans on hooking up a PC to a Hi Def screen, you must go for the 1080P screens since PCs are very difficult to use when limited to a 720 line display. A lot of web sites assume that the PC at least displays 768 lines, but they look better at the higher resolutions.I originally shopped for 40" screens, but I'm very glad I went with the larger screen. I know a smaller screen would be a bit more frustrating to use for occasional web surfing.The display on this model is very good! It's bright, and the contrast ration is very good. I have this mounted in a sunny living room and the picture is never washed out or tough to see, even at an angle. I did find the display to have very bright reds, but I either got used to them, or they toned down. While I think red is still a tad bit brighter than the other colors, it's not distracting.I also did a lot of research on the AVSForums and never ran into any issues people may have mentioned. I do find Samsung to be a great choice in the price to quality ratio. They really seem to have a good handle on what the consumer wants instead of dictating what we must use. The fact that they include a VGA connector along with the good number of inputs show that they aim to please.I do reccomend this model, and buying from Amazon was issue free. In fact I bought it during the busy season and they delivered it so fast, I was surprised. Surprised as in the delivery folk wolk me up on a Sunday morning to bring it in and plug it in for a test. After they left I played my messages and found theirs from the prior day!TV, Tivo, Xbox, DVDs and PC use are all great on this TV!
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"
After doing a bit of research, looking for a sub-$500 camera that would perform most of what I could do with my extensive 35mm SLR outfit, I decided on the S5100 & I'm happy with my purchase. It's much easier to take along than a larger camera, so you're more liable to have it when you come across those unexpected shots.Battery life is fine, and the fact that it takes standard AA size batteries vs a specialized lithium or rechargable battery pack was another factor in my choice of this camera. Although the standard alkalines included w/ the camera were sucked dry the first day I had it, I picked up 2 sets of 2500mAh NiMH rechargables & they perform great.I printed my first 8x10 the other day & it turned out great - ended up framing it & hanging it in our guest room. At 4mp Normal Mode, the detail is incredible. I highly recommend getting a large capacity xD card, though (at least 128mb.) The 16mb card included with the camera is a joke, holding only 8 pictures at maximum resolution (4mp Fine Mode.)I know there's better cameras out there (I still drool over the $1000 & up digital SLRs), but for the price, this camera will keep you busy & happy for quite a while.
I bought this wireless router because of the great deal on the rebate, and replace my older 11Mbps MR814v2 wireless router which worked like a champ. I've read the reviews mentioning the problems experienced by other users, but like many, I hoped that they were isolated cases.Installation and setup were straightforward. Plug in the power adapter and the wired clients and configure the router over the web-based configuration wizard. The September 30, 2003 (v3.39) firmware does not yet support WPA, so only WEP 64/128 bit is supported. There is a section on Advanced Wireless Configuration that shows the RTS Threshold, Fragmentation Size, Beacon Interval, DTIM, and Preamble Size, but the settings cannot be saved -- clicking on the Save button shows a JavaScript dialog with no message. The settings cannot be saved.Unfortunately for me, this is where the good ended. Next came the bad, and the ugly.The bad: Wireless LAN performance is very bad. Very, very bad. I have an Airport Extreme card on my iBook, and I only get a maximum of 300KBps when transferring from a PC connected to the router at 100Mbps. The same setup on my older MR814v2 gives me 510KBps, which is acceptable for 11Mbps. The main reason why I bought this router was to get faster transfer speeds in the first place. I get the same transfer rate whether the router is configured with WEP enabled or disabled, G-only mode, B-only mode, or B/G mixed mode.The ugly: The wireless router _does_ "hang". Neither the wireless or wired clients will be able to "ping" the router. A reset is necessary to clear this problem. I've had to reset this router 3 times today during the "break in" test (I've had this only for 2 days now). This can be very, very bad if you want to access your PCs from the outside, and no one's around to reset the router.Local LAN transfers starve the router, even at a measly 300KBps. Internet surfing is almost impossible. DNS lookups time out, pings to the gateway (ISP side) reaches 15-20s, etc.Unfortunately, I can't return this router, because I had it brought here all the way to the Philippines. This is one bad purchase from Netgear, and so I am definitely staying away from their products. I made the decision to get the Netgear over the Linksys Wireless-G because of my satisfaction with the MR814v2, reviews that said it had superior performance to the Linksys Wireless-G, and that it was priced well. I guess you get what you pay for.
this is a great concept. 3 inch cds, how could one lose? well i think philips did loose it. It has a less than sturdy front cover, no ID3 tag support, there help line could not help me with this problem: when i went to play a cd it would work fine but when i pressed stop then play again (after 5 or 10 minutes) i got an error "CD DATA" which menas that the disc was not written as a MP3-CD disc, But the problem is it was the same CD that i had used 5 minutes previous,not good on philips behalf. I obviously have a flawed device, but i would think about spending your money on a different cd player, I would recomend a full size CD-MP3 player because, this is a good concept but if you think about it you are paying more money for less music on one cd. Sure you get the smaller size, but just by doubling the diameter of the cd player you can get up to 17 more hours of music on one disc! GO WITH A FULL SIZE CD-MP3 PLAYER! I have only given this the 2nd star because it is a good concept, it looks good, it is small, and it does not skip. but all exept for the size can be found greater in a full size CD-MP3 player. Take my advice you will not be dissapointed.P.S.....
Maybe a tiny bit better bargain than I imagined. This box includes, the charging base / USB connector / radio; a battery; the USB/Radio cable; an A/C adapter; and a bazillion world prongs for the adapter. The description seemed to say this was only a base with radio and an A/C adapter - the battery was a bonus.Informatics sells the most confusing line of barcode readers here on Amazon. There is no single kit to purchase.There is nothing special about this black plastic base. The big hole accepts the handle end of the barcode reader, and the slot in the rear accepts a spare battery. The barcode reader itself glows solid red when the battery is charged. There is no indicator on the base that the battery is fully charged (the LED glows red whenever the battery is inserted correctly.There is a computer connector at the back in which you plug in the radio to USB adapter.
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.
These appear to work great in my Mac Mini. Be careful about installing yourself (the box is "not user serviceable") or take it to a Mac Store. VERY noticeable improvement in performance.
I really enjoy my iPod. I got it about two months ago and already it is about 1/3 filled. The design is great and it allows me to listen to all my show tunes anywhere. However, there are a few details that can be annoying. First of all, the apple website states that with a fully charged battery (three hours of charging) one can play music for 8 hours straight. That is incorrect. After I charged my iPod overnight (eight hours) it allowed me about 3 hours of playing time, less that half of what was advertised. Another annoyance is that it gets scratched really easily. The coverplate on my already has some permanent scratches. Also, if you aren't planning on carrying more than 1000 songs, just get the iPod mini for $50 less. It's a great product.
I have been using the Teac 790A tuner/amp for nearly a month and Iam completely satisfied with the device. It always performs to itsspecifications. My home is in a small town, and the nearest FM stationsare 20 miles away. With an indoor folded dipole antenna, I receivevery strong signals from a FM station 60 miles distant! The Teactuner/amp would be a good buy were it priced two times its modest$130 cost from Amazon!
This is a good product that takes care of what it is designed for. I see no flaws in it at all.
Don't buy the hype OR the HDMI cables from the big box guys. This product is perfect and I think I paid forty cents. Buy these cables! They are shipped in a plastic bag, so YOU save on shipping and YOU save on packaging. There is no clamshell, bubble nightmare that YOU have to try to infiltrate. Just buy this, save the frustration of fire-bombing your way into Wal-mart's little bundle of shoplifting resistant hell.
Love everything about it... the camera is the best! it arrived in perfect conditions, loved the book in the kit, the film, the poster.instructions...
I bought this to have a back battery for my Nikon SLR. It is good for that. It discharges very quickly though. You would not want it for your primary battery.
YesVideo has not offered this DVD kit in years and no longer supports it (as per the info in DVD case which states only good through 2006). Any merchant selling this item is doing so without permission of YesVideo and has no legal right to sell the DVD. The DVDs were not for resale beyond the original partnerships which expired over 5 years ago. Amazon has been asked to take this product off their listings. If you want to use YesVideo's best in class video transfer service please go directly to [..]
I am using this camcoder for about 5 months. The following spesifications have disappointed me:1.the quality of the movie which is shot at low light level is bad.2.The night shot movie is monocrom and the color of movie is very bad.3. the color night shot movies are not smooth.4. The quality of the movies which is transferred to the computer to make VCD or DVD is bad and to superimposing of the time or date to the movie is impossible.
Let's forget the gadgets like the LCD viewer and card reading features for a moment and get to the nitty gritty. This printer prints EXCELLENT quality photos!I upgraded from the HP Photosmart 1218, which was also a good printer. But with the 1218, even on the highest print settings, I saw pixels.On the 7550, I printed a 4X6 of an outside skyline (taken with a digital camera) and literally could not see the pixels in the sky part!The true test came when I printed 8X11 photos from a digital camera source. The pictures were taken inside, so I expected less detail when printed. Where there were solid colors, I saw NO pixels. It was excellent! The subject (person) in the picture also looked good.Of course there were some pixels there, a little dithering, blur and bitmapping. I had to make some resolution adjustments in Photoshop to sharpen it. Finally, looking at the prints from about 1 foot away, they looked like PROFESSIONAL prints! In fact, they look so good, they're going to be used in a portfolio WITH professional prints.I've read about the Canon being better, and maybe it is. But this one's nothing to shake a stick at. If you want a great printer with the extra features for digital camera users, this is the one I'd suggest!Cons: Big; Rapid ink consumption when printing photos.
I've only had this camera for a few weeks, but so far it's awesome. I plan to get a better memory card than what was supplied with the camera, but it takes great photos and video, is easy to handle and is pocket-sized. I love it!!
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 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.
We live in a developing country where the power goes out at least 3 times each week. When our generator kicks in, we no longer run to check our appliances and electrical equipment. This surge protector does its job. The swivel plug and space for larger plugs common on todays appliances is also very user friendly. We bought 5, and have recommended them to others. If they work here, they'll work anywhere.
This printer does not scan to PDF's acceptably under Windows Vista, so if you're planning on using it for that, buy a different brand. From what I've been able to determine, Lexmark says it's Vista and Microsoft says it's the Lexmark driver.
The product I received in my order was defective, it turns out. I installed it and had many, many issues with the way the computer was behaving. I wrote Amazon an email and requested a replacement - not a refund, a on-to-one same-product swap. THAT DAY the replacement order was placed AND SHIPPED. It came the following morning and the delivery guy took the old product back on the spot(Amazon provided an RMA & instructions).NOW THIS is how you get customer loyalty. No way could Amazon have known the memory was bad without testing every stick - but they didn't waste a minute getting another set out to me. The second set was and is fine, no issues whatsoever.Bravo, Amazon! I'm sold.
Greatest invention since the wheel. Saw this on Amazon.com and thought would try it. In the past, could not use laptop for long periods of time because heat it blew out but this stand keeps everything cool.
bought this for my wife's older macbook (late 2006 i believe) and it's great. the computer is significantly faster and this relatively cheap upgrade should get another year or 2 of use out of the laptop.
I purchased this camcorder 8 months ago, 2 months ago I experienced snow flake effect when recording, I called Samsung to repair it they referred me to a local dealer the dealer was not able to fix it so I called Samsung again they asked me to ship it to NJ, for repair so I did, with charge for service repair and the cost of shipping I accrued from a lack of qualified Service centers locally. They have been holding my camcorder for one and half months. I have called them several times and even talked to the manager but I can not get a answer as to when I will get it back or other wise.
I walk to work, and over 25 years have tried out a dozen different radios to keep me company. The Sony Sports Walkman has been the best by far - gets good reception all the way, despite hills and buildings, and has held up over 5 years. I keep it tuned to one station, so the extra features and complexities are irrelevant to me.
This frame is fantastic. For the price I have MP3 music playing with my pictures. It is so easy to set up that my 9 yr old sister can do it herself.
I ordered these when they were on sale for $59.99 last week. I've had a chance to burn them in a little and find the tips that worked best for my ears. To those that claim these have no bass- I'm almost sure its because you haven't found the tips that work best for your ears. I'm a bit of a "bass head" and these do not have overpowering bass but that's nice- the sound is much more balanced. I've recently started listening to FLAC files to take full advantage of the headphones and am impressed. I've found that the smallest mushroom tips work best for me. I actually haven't had any problems with the headphones falling out either. The small mushroom tips give me a tight seal and stay put in my ears. I haven't tried running or working out with them but I can walk around just fine. I would definitely recommend these buds, especially at the price point I got them.
AT first, like one of the other reviewers I also had some problems setting up the router with my Verizon DLS. But after looking it up online I found out that I needed to add &quot;@verizon.net&quot; to my user name after I did that the router connected and ran smoothly.The Wireless Signal strength and range are pretty good. Belkin has some good technical support both over the phone and online.Two things to suggest don't bother with the Easy Install Wizard CD that comes with the box it causes more headaches then it helps just use the Web-based Advanced User Interface. I know it says Advanced but it's pretty straightforward and simple, just read the manual of how to connect the router if you don't know.Also the router comes with most of it's security features disabled, just remember to Enable them.I highly recommend this router, works great, and it's pretty inexpensive.
This is the most common USB cable these days for connecting 'something' to your computer but... beware of the 'Micro-B vs. Mini-B' interface confusion (read below) - if you are to use it with a phone or some other small and 'new' gadget, you may need a 'Micro-B' cable instead.On this specific cable, everything is done right, including the price. It is USB 2.0 certified, meaning that it supports data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps and, if your device accepts a Mini-B plug, this is the cable to get.While USB cables are clearly a commodity item these days, AmazonBasics does have a couple of advantages over the competition.- EASY RETURN - I know because I had to return quite a few items for various reasons. Amazon makes it very easy and, if you are returning the item because it came defective or damaged Amazon pays for shipping.- WARRANTY - these wires come with a 1-year warranty (talking about future-proofing). If a cable performs for one year, the odds that it would stop working after that are pretty close to zero. It's possible that the other vendors back their inexpensive cables too (I never checked) but I am highly confident that Amazon will be around to honor its warranty and I'm not so sure about vendors I know less.- QUALITY ASSURANCE - I've never had any problems with 'cheap' USB or HDMI cables but it may be reassuring to have Amazon's name on a wire. My assumption is that Amazon did insist on some quality checks before they stamped their logo on the product.- PRICE - This cable may appear more expensive than others but keep in mind that, unlike most, it qualifies for SuperSavers and Amazon Prime free shipping.I am awarding this item 5 stars for price and quality - there's nothing to complain. However, I suggest that you look around before you place the order because you just might have one of these already as they tend to ship with many electronic gadgets these days.______________________________________________Notes:Anyone in the market for a USB cable should be very careful because there are at least 6 kinds of USB connectors. If you are buying a cable that connects 'something' to your computer or laptop, the computer end of the cable will always be a USB-A or 'Type A' connector. At the other end, you may have a USB-B/Type B - a nearly square shaped connector used mostly to deliver power to a device but this is rare. Most likely, you will have a Mini-B or a Micro-B. The difference between the 2 is that the Micro-B is half as thick while the width is the same - Mini-B is 3x7mm while Micro-B is 1.5x7mm.If your device (phone, PDA, camera) is a 'new' one and it's using USB, chances are that they will need a Micro-B connector because the industry seems to be adopting the 'Micro' form factor as its standard. If the above sounds simple, you should keep in mind that some devices require Mini-AB or Micro-AB connectors, also known as USB OTG (OnTheGo) devices.My advice: before ordering any cable, make sure that you clearly understand what type of cable you need.Whenever in doubt, do some more research and keep in mind that the 'Micro-B' (very small) is the emerging standard and it's likely to be found on the newer and smaller gadgets - phones, cameras, Amazon's Kindle, etc. but, before it we had the 'Mini-B' (this specific cable) so the older devices will need the 'Mini'.
These are just OK in my opinion--the burn speed is too slow to be really useful. No other problems with them though.
I bought one of these computers in 2004, and now 9 years later I am using it to write this review. This computer is a workhorse that should go down into the PC hall of fame (if such a thing exists). When I bought this computer 9 years ago it was way ahead of its time. Its main feature was a TV tuner, and built in software that turned it into a DVR- keep in mind that in 2004 DVRs were very expensive and not very common. With Sony's built in Giga Pocket software I could schedule TV shows up to 2 weeks in advance to record. If the computer was asleep when the show came on it would wake itself up, record the show, and go back into sleep mode after the show was finished. When I played the show later I could even fast forward through the commercials using the remote that came with the computer. This was long before the days of buying movies or boxed sets cheaply on DVD, so one of the greatest features was being able to edit out the commercials if I wanted to using video editing software that came with the computer, and burning the edited show to DVD. Years before all the Married with Children episodes came available on DVD in the store I used this computer to record all 259 episodes from cable, and burn them commercial free to DVD. Of course this computer is painfully underpowered compared to what they sell today, but with a second hard drive, and an upgrade to the RAM to 2GB it is still great for running Microsoft office, browsing the internet, and streaming video on Netflix or HULU. I can't believe that 9 years later this computer is still going strong, but as long as it is I refuse to get rid of it.
Am very pleased with this purchase, also with the speed of arrival of the order from Amazon.
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)
I'd like to think of myself as sort of an amateur audiophile having both worked in A/V and bought my share of equipment.Here are my thoughtsTreble - Nothing great, Nothing bad ...and usually you don't want to notice the treble so this is a good thing.Mids - a bit on the soft/warm side, but that's trademark JBL.Bass - Perfect for my tastes, as a JBL product some may expect a little more extension.Stage - tight/closedPros:- Probably the best bargain IEM because of it's neutral sound- Comfortable- Awesome Case that I can throw my mp3 player into- AdaptersCons-Line noise because of cloth covering, rub against the wire and you'll hear it at low volumes.-Not the best seal for IEMBest used to listen to: Classic Rock, ReggaeProbably the next step up are the ER6's and I would expect them to have a better seal and more open sound stage. I don't expect those things at this price.
This strap really does reduce the weight you feel around your neck. I have only had the opportunity to use it a few times and it is a little stiff. I am hoping this goes away with use.
solidly built and easy to ''plug and play''. get a good antenna and tune it properly and this will serve you well.
I have owned many different styles of case for my iPhone, and thus far this is definitely the best! My line of work requires a lot of physical activity and the cases themselves fluctuated wildly in quality. I had cases before with the magnetic closure that would scramble my phone, which is essentially a small, portable hard drive. This one is clearly designed for this phone. in addition to being sleek and durable. it easily accommodates the hard shell case over the phone itself. In the product description it said that you couldn't have your headphones plugged in while in the holster, but I haven't had any problems. I would definitely buy one again, and plan to buy them for friends.
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.
Nice camera but it seems to take mirrored images. in other words the pics it takes are reversed. ????
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.
Overall this clock is just what I wanted... pretty small as most cheaper clocks are... but with good features. It's got a great buzzer that will gently wake you from a sound sleep, instead of sounding like something out of an 80s movie. The LED display is bright enough, without overpowering you. And it has 2 alarms! My only complaint is the buttons could be laid out a little better... and to set the time is a bit of a pain... no separate buttons for hour and minutes. But if you don't mind that, for the price you can't beat this clock.
This pressure cooker is great for getting all of the flavors out of chicken and the broth gets a lovely golden color.Also good for stews.I know many people are afraid of using pressure cookers, but when you know the taste will be much richer,it's worth using,definitely.Highly recommended.
I was very disappointed with this item. I have two machines at home that I like to switch between. The monitor I have is a 20" Flat Panel Dell 16001200 resolution. While the KVM 'supports' this resolution I found that it added some ghosting artifacts. IOGear tech support's solution was to reduce the screen resolution. That worked, but why would I get such a nice monitor if I have to reduce the screen resolution to use it. Fortunately the monitor has an input for VGA video and DVI video that you can switch between on the monitor. So now I just run video directly to the monitor and when I need to switch I have to switch the KM and V separately. Also I found that the audio adds excessive noise and I have to manual move that connection if I want the change the audio.If you have a high resolution monitor, I'd suggest looking for a different product!
I made the mistake of getting the wireless mouse with a 20" iMac. My complaints:1. As a one button mouse, it was simply too inconvenient in comparison to the mice I am accustomed to.2. Configured as a two button mouse (it uses a capacitive sensor to determine which finger is pressing) I found it confusing and frequently was unable to find a way to place my fingers to consistently generate right clicks. In particular, if your left finger is resting on the mouse but you press with your right, this will usually be interpreted as a left click.3. The scroll ball frequently got dirty and required a tricky cleaning process.4. Battery life was very poor: about 1 to 2 months in my experience5. Although I am hardly a VIGOROUS mouser, the mechanism failed after about eight months and it would no longer reliably click.I threw it away and bought a RocketFish blue tooth mouse. This mouse offers precisely the same functionality in a true two button configuration (including launch of the Dashboard by pressing the scroll wheel). My only complaint against the RocketFish is that it looses synch when I reboot the computer and can take a bit of effort to resynch. Battery life is better (still not as good as my Logitech USB wireless mouse, though) and mechanical function is much better. Plus, no cleaning of the scroll wheel.
I got these earphones for $5, and it was definitely worth it. They're pretty good and have nice sound quality (at least as good as the iPod earphones but probably a bit better). They have a weird bump on them to try and make them fit in your ear better which gets annoying at times but overall they aren't bad. so if you're looking for some decent earphones and want to spend a small amount of money, I would recommend these.
A glitch with this otherwise very useful toy is that once the modem has connected to the ReplayTV service, it won't let go of the phone line. You have to plug it in at night, then unplug it in the morning if you want to use the phone line for anything else (and who can afford a separate phone line to make one call a day?). Tech Support, which is often unavailable and claims that a fix is &quot;coming&quot; and &quot;in the works,&quot; is hardly to be believed, as it's been this way for months and months. Software modems are not a new technology and one begins to wonder if 4504 owners are going to simply be left to deal with this problem as newer models emerge.One other little annoyance: SonicBlue uploads an ad for another product to serve as a screen saver. This kind of unasked-for advertising is a bit of an affront after you've paid for the machine and paid for the service.Other than that it's a very useful device, for the most part a big improvement over the old VCR.
SanDisk is a good and well-known product. This little bugger has more than twice the storage space of my first computer. My co-worker, who has a 2 GB card says she hasn't filled hers up yet, and she's the kind who photographs bugs on the sidewalk. Highly recommended for people who take lots of pics, esp. good for long vacations, or if you don't want to worry about space for awhile.
I really like these headphones. I was torn between these and the sony MDR-EX300/BLK so I decided to order both--I ended up going with the Sennheiser, and an added bonus they were 20 dollars cheaper.Before I continue any further, let me just say I am no audiophile. Having said that, the Sony's definitely had a richer sound. However, I found them to be somewhat awkwardly shaped and uncomfortable. In addition to that, every time I listened to them, my ears hurt afterwards. I tried listening to them at a lower volume but that didn't really work. Also, when you wear them, they stick out of your ear obnoxiously. That is all I will say about the Sony's, going on to the Sennheisers:I like these headphones a lot. The cord is the perfect height so you don't have to wrap it around anything or use extensions. Sound is pretty good, and the fit is very comfortable. I really like how these are very low profile and don't stick 3 feet out of your ear like the Sony's above. With the Sony's, the spherical shaped thing sticks entirely out of your ear, so they fall out easier.That's all I have, I hope this helps for anyone that was comparing this with the Sony's. In summary, the Sony's had better sound quality, but these Sennheiser's had better fit and were more comfortable. That was enough to make the Sennheisers more desirable.
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!
We love the Sherwood RX-4105 Stero Receiver. We received it very quickly and it was simple to hook up. The sound is incredibly fine, especially for such a good price. Although we have not as yet hooked it up to our "B" speakers, I do not anticipate any problems. I highly recommend this product
Prior to picking up the SD1000 I had been a Sony fan. After owning several Sony's and getting tired of the soft pictures I decided to try Canon again. I am so glad I did. This camera takes great pics and fits perfectly in the pocket. It even takes good pics in less than perfect lighting which is something none of my sub-compact Sony's could do. This is the one camera which can do it all for me. The only gripe I have is why no battery meter Canon? It's inexecusable that they can't include this feature but by no means a deal breaker. Btw-I saw the new SD1100 and all I have to say is ewwwwww.
Cable as good as stated Works well and is flexible enough and connectors work well without difficulty some cables have
I got this to use in my truck when I'm out in the country, going off road, or just need to find a new destination in the city. It has 2 points of adjustment so you will always be able to get it in just the right spot for you to see. also the suction cup works great. good product!
It's the right size to cook a roast and it's easy and safe to use. What I usually use it for is to cook up a 3-5 pound boneless chuck roast (when it's in sale). Here's what I do:put in a couple of tablespoons of oliver oil and brown the meat top and bottom. Take the meat out, toss in the trivet and put on top of the roast 2 cut up carrots, 2 stalks of celery cut up and half one large or two medium peeled onions. Throw a few peppercorns, 1 or 2 bay leaves and some dill weed on top and pour in a can of beef stock and add a little water.close the lid firmly and put on the regulator, and after it starts up, it's 45 minutes to a perfect pot roast.Everyone's got tricks for lowering the pressure, I just use a wooden spoon and after turning off the gas burner, I simply push down on the round black rubber and release the pressue until the silver button drops. There! No fuss or hassle and this method does not hurt the unit at all.Yes, the handle is a bit short, but it still works very well, especially since I never have to carry it full to the sink to run cold water to release pressure. I've never had a problem with this pressure cooker (buy the stainless and not the aluminum!)I've had mine for over 3 years and use it mostly in the winter months...I've probably made 20 roasts in the unit.
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.
As others have mentioned my receiver only has one optical input, so this switch save me a hassel of switching cables. Highly recommend and give it 5 stars.
I was considering buying a much more bulky and fancy cord than this one until I found this cord while searching through google. I decided to give it a shot since I wasn't out much money if it turned out to be a bad cord. I can't describe how happy I was that I made that decision because it has worked like a dream since I've gotten it. My computer monitor is NOT HDCP compliant and even still my PS3 is still running well and looking gorgeous via this cord. I don't know if this cord has anything to do with the HDCP crap but I do know that it's working well. I HIGHLY recommend this cord due to its price and ability to put out an outstanding image.
After recently purchasing a Nikon D90, I had to learn about all the features and capabilities of the camera before taking it on vacation. That meant having the camera on a lot as I went through all the menus, settings, practice shots, etc. I purchased a spare battery to take with me and only had to use the spare once during a ten day trip. These batteries last for a long time. I hope they maintain that capacity over an extended period of time and re-charging.
My expectations were exceeded with this system purchase. I was looking for budget priced home theater system for my 12x20 family room and ordered. Setup and sound quality are great, have had no problems and the speaker calibration was easy. I have my computer, VCR, satellite, game system and DVD all connected with no problems. I would purchase this again.
Very happy with my purchase of 2 gigs of memory. Much faster, priced right and from a reputable company.
It would be really great if Amazon and other resellers did a better job outlining which accessories were compatible with which products. This is stated as a CF Type I card yet this does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300--another, more expensive Kingston card, must be used.
I purchased a pair of these two channel, 31 band equalizers for a specific home audio, sound shaping application. I have a very deliberate, specific two channel stereo configuration which is actually two stereos from the preamplifier stage through to the speakers. One system is for general purpose music reproduction which enhances low and high frequency signals by cutting vocal frequencies, the other is for voice ranges, sharply cutting off everything outside human vocal extremities. An economical, third octave solution was the one I selected to shape the signals and after initial setup and testing, I am definitely pleased.For movies, when the wife is onsite, the bolstered voice range allows me to hear the dialog with crisp perfection. When she is elsewhere, not only is the dialog sharp, but so are the explosions, the sounds of knifes whisking through the air, every part of the audio portion of the promised blu-ray experience reproduced with crystal clarity.For music, the separation of constituent frequencies adds an unexpected depth to the experience; vocals unaltered by the power transients that are unavoidable in even the best speakers in a two channel configuration; zero power loss and/or output distortion secondary to the driving of power hungry subs from the most capable sources.These equalizers feature low and high band filtering adjustments enabling the shaping of the signal extremities to the speaker specifications so that no watts are wasted, no unreproducible frequencies are attempted to be passed to the loudspeakers.For the price, these equalizers offer the best bang for the buck; I challenge you to find a quality third octave solution for less than $200 and that bang includes sounds you feel more than hear.My rig is mostly legacy Carver with 2700 watts of output capability; while that number may sound large to the novice, to an audiophile expecting to reproduce real-time accuracy, it is not nearly as large as you might think. These equalizers are not used to boost "preferred" range, they are not used to "boom boom boom" hip hop, they are used to shape the signals to be more acceptable by the equipment that must accommodate said signals. They are not fancy, they don't have dancing displays, and they won't impress someone looking for eye candy... but if you want something to precisely shape the sounds you hear when reproducing a recording using quality equipment; these equalizers are definitely worth your consideration.ART definitely delivers a big promise in small packages with the EQ355.
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.
This was bought to provide 12 VDC (actually 13.8 volt) regulated power to my telescope and it does that very well. It is silent and seems to operate at a pretty cool temperature. It is attractive and very compact. The only fault I found with the description is that the dimensions given were larger than this model actually is.....which is a big +++. This is my second Pyramid power pack and that is the only brand I would buy if I ever need another one. At Amazon's price it is a real bargain!! I tend to think the negative review that is shown here is just a result of that occasional "lemon" that will occur in any product, not an indication of the quality of the product. I am very pleased!
This camera has an absolutely horrible picture. This is the type of technology I'd expect from a camera made in the '70s.
Looking for a non-earbud headphone that was lightweight and could be easily worn while biking, I settled on these, on the strength of the favorable Amazon-published reviews. . . and, those reviews were spot on! Exceptional sensitivity, good fidelity (a bit bright, a bit bass-shy), fairly comfortable, but at the price - what a buy! I bought a second set as a backup (even though I try to be careful with them, stuff happens). They are perfect for what I use them for. Sony could easily quadruple the price, and still have a good deal on these!
I can not get the software to work on computer.......called company but they are no help .........will not buy another one like this again
Our first HDTV, and could not be happier! I was very pleased with the delivery men who did a very fast and complete set up and check out. I first found this TV from a New York shop, but was put off when they insisted that the swival mount stand does not come in the factory box and is an optional extra! IT IS STANDARD AND IS IN THE BOX AND IS ALREADY ATTACHED WHEN BOUGHT FROM AMAZON. Before they were through with my order adding UPS delivery, stand, etc. they were going to charge me more than what I paid at Amazon.com, and would have the box dropped off on my front step. Go with Amazon for price and service.
Works great, no problem. I like the strap attachment that helps me not lose it!
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.
Dave, my co-worker, just got a pair of these for Christmas, so I asked him if I could bring over a pair of my Klipsch 2.0 Ultra Pro Media speakers (which cost about ten bucks less) to compare.Not surprisingly at all---at least not to me, but more so for Dave who has always associated Bose with premium sound quality due to his lack of audio experience and exposure to Bose's saturation-advertising campaigns---my Klipsch speakers won handily. They played louder, clearer, and with much better bass bass whereas these Bose speakers had a very unnatural and castrated sound...perfect confirmation of the old saw, "No highs no lows it must be Bose."Even Dave's wife (who had chosen the speakers for him strictly on brand name recognition) had to agree, and to her credit she gracefully offered to return the Bose speakers for him. Which goes to show that no matter how much advertising can make suckers out of people at first, real-life experience/experimentation is always the best teacher!
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 ...
This thing is okay but I've never owned an iPod before so I didn't know that they had a difficult file system in place to make it harder for people to put music on the iPod and take it off and to encourage you to make all your music aiff and to use iTunes so that if you needed a new player, you'd have to convert it all if it wasn't an iPod. The fact that files are renamed as numbers is really annoying considering that some songs have messed up ID3 tags but file information in the file which disappears when it's renamed obviously. If you could just drag and drop files onto it and play it, that would be much better but I tried it and it doesn't work. It shows up but it won't play it. In any case, you have to give Apple kudos for charging you $300 for this thing and not even giving you a charger with it; that's really nice because of course, I don't need a charger at all nor will I ever need one. It also scratches easily and for some reason, all the on-the-go playlists I create and save are deleted if I connect it to my computer and then disconnect it again. Maybe it's a compatability issue with Media Monkey or something as I don't use iTunes so perhaps you won't have that problem. If you want to use this thing as a back up for your music, make sure you get something like SharePod to help you transfer it back if you ever need to because otherwise, I don't think you can do it. Overall, I wish I hadn't gotten this as an engraved present with no receipt because I really would have rather had a Cowon iAudio M5 or an Archos Gmini XS202, but alas.
Was so happy to see Amzon had some available as none of the office supply stores in my area seem to cover this item anymore. Mine is an older three-in-one Lexmark printer, but it still works great so will continue to use it as long as I can continue to find ink replacements for it. The price was about equal to or even slightly less than what I used to pay for it locally, too.
Disclaimer: I also received this for free in exchange for an honest review.In all honesty, I'm not really an 'earbud' person. I generally like oversized headphones for comfort and noise reduction. However, earbuds are very convenient for using at the gym or taking on a trip. And I must say, these were definitely the best ones I've tried in terms of sound quality and noise reduction. There are certain albums I like to test (from all genres of music) for all ranges of sound. These sounded great on all of them. I have used these on a PC and a nice stereo system - there sounded the same on both.I liked the fact that they came with a variety of changeable inner-ear pieces. But I still feel uncomfortable jamming them down in my ear that deep (these are basically ear plugs). The ear pieces are needed for noise reduction - they are just about as good at reducing noise as the higher prices large headphones that cover the entire ear.In short, these are the best in-ear headphones I've ever tried, and are probably worth the price. I will definitely use them in the gym and on the plane. They sound great and the noise reduction is amazing. The only minor complaint is they are essentially earplugs, which some people might not like. But if you're looking for great sounding in-ear lightweight headphones, this is a good purchase.
picks up most bass-sounds that my Onkyo sub (which recently blew out) didnt. I dont think the bass is as loud but its very close. Overall for the price I give it a 9.5/10. Excellent.
I love macro photography, and was excited to start messing with my T1i and this conversion lens. It fits great on my 3 lenses, and has very clear shots. Plan on using this a lot this spring as things start to bloom.
I believe it's decent sound quality, but the only problem is that when you have it on for a while and sweat a little, it gets hot inside the pad.
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.
This is an old film. I have opened the pack so I am keeping it. The colors are all brownish hue after curing. First I thought maybe the light or exposure, but its on all pictures taken any time.
The only reason this junk doesn't get only one star is that there are a few users who wrote their reviews before their R15 started giving trouble. If I had had been able to see these reviews before signing up for D*TV, I never would have ordered one. These Awful reviews are well deserved. Anyone for a class action suit? We are about to return our second unit, I'm making the call tomorrow. When they work, they are wonderful. But a working one's days are limited before it joins the masses of defective ones. My first one lasted until its warrantee was almost up, the second one, "reconditioned", started giving us problems on its first day in service. We lived with some of its playback freezes, but it's crashing so often again now that I swear we've got our original machine back. Some of the internet forums say that D*tv just rotates returned machines through their customers I don't know if that's true, but the'll be giving our reconditioned machine to you at some point if you sign up for one of these. I wish I could just smash one of these with a sledge hammer and post the pic here, but I do have to send it in and hope the next one lasts for more than a few months.
I purchased this lens to use with my Canon 5D in an underwater housing to take scuba photos. I was very impressed with this lens and used it on nearly every dive. It was surprisingly fast underwater, and the images I got were incredibly sharp. This will now be my go-to lens for most underwater photos. The macro shots I got were the best ever. I also have a 100mm Canon macro lens, but I prefer the pictures that I can get with the 50mm. This lens is a great product at a great price.
Overall this is a nice accessory bag for my laptop/mobile phone accessories. It made travelling a whole lot easier as I wasn't looking for cords and plugs, etc. The only downside is the compartments inside of the bag. The bag is divided evenly; it would be nicer if there were one or two compartments within the bag were slightly larger. I would buy it again though.
I was very excited when this product arrived in the mail, and horribly disappointed when I got it into my car. It has several key things that make this product a failure for me, at least.1- only 3 stations to choose from, where I thought I'd be able to scan like with other FM transmitters2- very difficult to disconnect from the ipod3- WON'T CHARGE the Ipod Touch. My Ipod just says that this accessory is not compatible for charging. (and this was the whole reason I bought the device. I was tired of my Ipod battery dying while riding in the car, and thought this would be the best solution)The plus sides? It has decent sound quality, and no need to replace batteries all the time in the fm transmitter. that's about it. I think I'll do some more shopping around for one that actually works for my device and use this if needed in a pinch.
First off, these headphones are not the most portable thing ever. They weigh 9 ounces. They are comfortable but kind of hard to lug around.I bought these headphones to get the best sound I could possibly get without investing in an amp, since I bought these headphones to take with me everywhere. I take them to class, the gym, etc.I did my research and I decided to buy the hd 555, but my mp3 players are not powerful enough to drive them. So I bought these.First impression:Disappointment. I dropped some cash for this? My hd 428s were sounding better than these! So I was sad but didn't want to return it. I then realized they were not broken in. Like a boss, I left them playing ALL NIGHT. After a few days they blew my mind. My mind was blown away. Large soundstage, good enough bass (if your looking to bass your head off, try some beats headphones but all you get is bass nothing else). You will hear everything with the 515s.Disclaimer:I am not an audiophile. Highs mids lows? I think low = bass, high = opera singing and mid is alternative.
I purchased this to work with a Sanus Wall mount. I wanted to connect a Panasonic sound bar to the wall mount. This is the only thing that would work with the wall mount I purchased. It was not a good fit. The mount is designed for a small center speaker and It wouldn't reach the mounting holes on the sound bar. I called the company and tried to purchase some extra parts to make it work. They were no help at all. They wanted me to buy a different tv mount and use another model speaker mount. I had to go to the hardware store and purchase a steel bar and some brackets to extend the reach of the mount. It looks OK now and works fine but I had to remake a lot of the supports. I lost about $60 getting this to work. Still it was much less than going with the other mount and speaker mount.Sanus Customer service was not helpful at all.Be sure it fits your equipment before buying.
I have Itrip and another one and this Monster cable transmitter is the best! Easy to use and simple....works like a charm.
JVC GZ-MG255 Is A Winner Larger F1.2 Super Bright Lens Larger 2MP Larger1/4 inch CCD.I have just receive my JVC Everio GZ-MG255 Camcorder on Oct.25th that was shipped to me over night next day delivery.I have already made a test Video of my home town and it came out very good.Am very pleased with my GZ-MG255 Camcorder with 30GB needs No Tape,No Disc.I am planning to usedthis Camcorder for taking Video's only No Digital Photo's.I am going to usethis new Camcorder for my vacation next year to London,England,on Orient Express Train,Venice,ltaly,Rome,ltaly. Donald Szymanski Oct.28,2008
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.
This battery worked great! Worked as well as the one that came with the camera and at probably a quarter of the price! Very satisfied!
Length:: 0:32 Minsi wanted to make a video on this just so i can demo to you how "crappy" the clips are on these branded cables. To prove that this is not biased or anything, i bought something like 7 types of CAT 6 cables in the same order. But from 6 different companies. Mind you that the cables itself works and delivers - HOW TRY REMOVING THE CLIP FROM EITHER PORT SIDE AND YOU JUST MIGHT cause a defect on your PORTS! AVOID AVOID AVOID - go for any of these alternativesNew Belkin Components Cat6 Snagless Patch Cable/ Rj45m/Rj45m/ 5 Purple Popular High QualityBelkin 7ft CAT6 RED Patch Snagless ( A3L9002-07-REDS )50FT CAT6 Black Patch Cable Snagless RJ45M/RJ45MAmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet/15.2 Meters)WHITE 100FT CAT6 CAT 6 RJ45 PATCH ETHERNET NETWORK CABLE 100'
After my 13 year old daughter's iRiver H340 was stolen at school (!), I purchased the H10 as a replacement for her. My daughter loves the sound quality and features of the iRiver MP3 players generally, and being a serious voice student, she finds it handy to use her MP3 player to instantly record voice lessons, vocal warm-ups, accompaniment music, etc.In response to all the negative feedback about iRiver MP3 players generally, and the H10 in particular, I must say that my 13 year old daughter had absolutely NO DIFFICULTY learning how to use either iRiver product (i.e., the H340 which she owned initially and the H10 which we purchased as a 'replacement' after her H340 was stolen), including the ability to easily down-load and organize CDs and other music.The H10 is much lighter, sleeker and more portable than the H340, and while it doesn't have nearly the same amount of memory as either the H320 or the H340, the H10 is more than sufficient and offers great sound.If my 13 year old (who is not especially computer-literate), was able to use both of her iRiver MP3 players virtually out of the box, then I'm sure most other people can.We carefully checked-out other available options including iPod, Creative Zen and other manufacturers, and found that nothing offers the quality and features of an iRiver. Having now purchased 3 iRiver products (i.e., my daughter's H340 and H10, and an H320 for my 15 year old son), I can highly recommend iRiver's MP3 products without hesitation.
As the title says, Microsoft state that this item is not compatable with Windows 7.There are no plans to develop driver.Thanks MS.
How can one use a radio without an digital read-out letting one know what station is being tuned in? I guess this product is really for those who only want a portable CD player.
Purchased this reader so I can transfer photos onto an SD card to show on a digital photo frame. The reason I got it, was because I have photos on my computer that can't be transfered to my SD card with my digital camera. Item works as expected and was very quick while transfering items on computer. I haven't tried anything large yet, such as mp3s or videos, but overall it is what I expected. Thanks
First of, shipping was lighting fast. It is hard not to appreciate nowadays the order being processed and shipped the same day in stead of days of processing order, verifying order, clearing funds, shipping department received the order, etc... you've got the point. Unit came in the original manufacturer's box which is not desirable I said at first instance. It was not damaged but still I prefer my orders to be shipped in an outer protective container if not just for the sake of not disclosing the nature of my orders to the others. The way the unit was packed impressive I have to add' extremely sturdy layers and well thought of sorted, secured bits and pieces in their individual bags although they are not marked to indicate what they are for the less savoy. Laid out the parts and compared to what's called for at what stage of installation. There seems to be some redundancy of some of the screws and bolts but I am guessing to be inclusive of mounting possibilities which I have a negative note to make later on. Figures on the manual doesn't match the wording but you don't need that detail anyway. It would have been better not to have all that crowding illustrations. Once I determine my install location and the length of torsion bar that I needed available for the install, the rest was a breeze pretty much. It appears like the torsion bar should not extend more than 1/4" than the lower bracket mounting location on the same side of the torsion bar. In my opinion, they should have supplied one or even two more mounting bracket to properly attach the unit instead of relying on just one bracket and the collar to the torsion bar. It feels secure enough but when operating it tries to twist slightly because two point on the same side anchoring the opener is not the best option of securing a device which handles such a torque. Moving on, it would be nice to have a cable tidy-up option under the unit to keep the cables all together (a pair from the safety sensors, one from the lock and one from the cable tensioner). Cable tensioner is not as finniky as some other reviews noted. It worked at first try for me but you need to do a bit thinkering before you install it. Just check if it has enough clearance to move freely across the range of motion. Obstruction sensing safety sensors are easy to install especially if you pay attention to mount them at the same hight for both sides. Mine didn't even need any adjustment at all. One thing to note though, mounting them on the rails would obstruct the free motion of bottom plate on the door if the cable attachment point pin is too close to the back side of the rail (near the wall side). Spring loaded design makes it pretty easy to mount but once it is placed on the rail, you won't be able to slide it up and down and you would have hard time to remove it (well design with the exception of the tabs on the back obstructing the cable pin of the door's bottom bracket). Also, it would have been nice to have the optional sliding bracket as standard item since I had to mount it on the door frame but the legs are not long enough to clear the track without an additional 2x4" block added as a filler in between.One other design feature, I'd like to see is the possibility of torsion bar going through the unit side to side instead of having the collar limiting the length of the torsion bar (there is a notch inside, halfway through the collar). It is very heavy to hold with one hand (actually impossible without assistance) while securing the collar pinch bolts (which are very tight) and making sure that it is not going to jump of the torsion bar. Remote control is not exactly a remote control; it is wired. It would have been nice it was truly remote w/o need to wire it to the opener unit. Also, motion sensor for the remote light is not sensitive/fast enough to be useful. I seem not be able to get it going and end up turning the light manually with the button.It works whisper quite. All the noise if any would be from you garage door not the unit itself. Programming was the easiest assuming your door is well balanced. It took only one try. Anyone who thinks this unit is difficult to program should not attempt to do any DIY projects besides changing light bulbs and limit it to desktop lamps only.Overall, I highly recommend this opener without reservation. Reliability is to remain to be seen. Oh, why I didn't give five stars? Because I had to have no improvement comments I could make if I were to give five stars.Happy projects...P.S. I've install this opener on a new 16'x7' 2" thick insulated steel four panel door with all new hardware (tracks, rollers, etc.)
Shipping was very fast and product met my expectations. The only problem so far is that on dry days in certain clothing I have received a couple of ear shocks while the product was plugged directly into the treadmill (mild). Stays on your head and in your ears while running which was I bought these specific headphones.
We have had this bug zapper less than 3 months, and bulb is burned out. Not happy.....those replacement bulbs are not cheap!
I have found that this mic works very well for recording voice and presentations. The only limitation is you have to take the iPod out of any case it might be in for the mic to attach. I wish the design wasn't so form fitting to the iPod so that you could use it while it's still in the case. Other than I think it is a great product.
I did a lot of research before buying these headsets (you can't beat (...) for comparing headsets). I wanted to treat myself to something more than the $10-$20 headphones you find at Wal-Mart or the like. Sennheiser's name kept on coming up during my research. I came to figure out that the best of the best headphones were only worth their weight if they were connected to amps and high end equipment. I just wanted to listen to my Zune. So I set my sights on Sennheiser's Audiophile entry level headphones (more expensive headphones didn't seem to promise better listening at the MP3 level). Long story short I ended buying these headphones refurbished for $40 including shipping.All said and done I am very happy with this purchase. The open air design and very light clamping pressure make for effortless extended listening. My ears don't hurt and aren't sweating. The sound is superb. If I could say anything about the sound it could use 0.05% increase in bass. That being said, Zune doesn't include an equalizer (those that have one will most likely not be missing any bass once they configure it). The highs are crisp and well defined. The lows are artifact-less and add dimension.Wear them long enough and you may forget you're wearing headphones (if it weren't for the music you're listening to). I must say though if I had paid MSRP ($120) I may not have written such a favorable review. Buy headphones for what you're going to be listening to. IMHO if you're only listening to MP3s on your mobile device don't spend more than $80. Audio professionals feel free to spend to your budget's desire.
The product description was wrong or I read it wrong because once it arrived it did not fit my grandsons DS.
Bought two of these and both work great. Connectors appear to be solid and well attached to the cable jacket. No complaints at all.
Good deal on price. Delivery was on schedule. Install was fairly easy with instructions. Highly recommend this product.
This is a great product. I am sorry to hear that there are those who have had bad experiences with this product. We first bought one for my husband at work so that he can see our son all day long. The picture ended up going out on it. He was on the phone with support thinking he was going to have to send it in. There was a part that he needed, and received it within just a few days, didn't pay for a thing. We then purchased one for my in-laws who tell us, still, at least once a week how much they love it. I had emailed support because we were going to be moving and wanted to see if I could put my service on hold. They got back to me the next day and said that they can't do that but they gave me a months worth of subscribtion time.I love this product!
The Bushnell H2O 10x25 have the features needed for tropical (jungle) conditions and it is very small and portable.
I bought this mp4/mp3 for my son and he loved it. The screen is so vivid for the size. I was impressed especially what I got for a very reasonable price. I have an IPOD but after month of using it got stuck for some reason then it will cost me a new one to have it repair so I will purchase this item again. I recommend this Meizu product for parents trying to buy mp3/mp4 for their kids. You will be surprised how amazing this little item. Sounds is great! Great picture.
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.
Great arm band and holder for my iPod. A little floppy but sturdy. Great price. Great quality. Solid accessory for iPod while exercising!!! (May be a tad big for those with tiny arms!!!)
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 have owned this gaming headset for 5 years, and they have proved to be well built and have held up longer than any other set I have ever owned. I do not use the SRS feature as it does nothing to enhance the games I use it on and I dont care for the extra weight of the battery on the cord. However SRS is a nice feature for listening to music when in the mood.This set allows for a very large head sizes and the ear cups are very comfortable and seal very tightly, they are close to noise cancelling without the electronics for that. I find the tonal range to be excellant.My son gave me these for Christmas and bought the extra gaurantee, but that was never needed.
Okay... maybe if all you listen to is hip-hop or techno, you want a headphone that delivers nothing but loud, thuddy bass. On the other hand, if you are interested in hearing any detail, any mids, or any kind of balance avoid these phones. Tried using all the different plugs (just in case I was missing something), tried adjusting the EQ (just in case...), tried all different kinds of music (just in case...) Nothing doing, returned them the next day. Avoid, avoid, avoid!
A sound engineer's perspective...Great Sennheiser quality - strikingly similar to some of their wired models (HD202, ect). What I expected. People say don't even bother with other brands. For the great prices Sennheiser offers, I know I don't.Works in a large house or large condo. Static (as with all wireless headphones) occurs under 4 feet. Some people don't understand that this is natural. I've been probably 50' to 100' away from the base and have had no dropouts. Static occurs over 20' but is sparse and only in certain 'spots' - usally about two square feet. The solution - avoid those 'spots' or mess with the tuning knob.PROS:Fairly flat frequency response - VERY nice mids and highsClose in quality to many mid-range wired modelsAlmost flawless reception when in the same roomComfortable, open-aire design - not too tight, not too looseCONS:Big (but so are all wireless phones)Silver accent color (makes them look even bigger)No rechargeable batteriesMay slip off of smaller heads when bending over (mine is big though)Lacks a bit of bass because of the open-aire design (makes it perfect for TV but leaves a tad to be desired for music)IMPORTANT:Your TV has RCA OUTputsYour volume has to be UP on the TV a little for these to work - how to circumvent this? Run your cable through a VCR and take the base station out of the RCA outputs of your VCR - now you can mute the TV, but your phones will still work through your VCR volume.The verdict? Hard to beat for the price. Wireless headphones are not perfect, but these are about as good as you can get. Want rechargeables? Upgrade to the Sennheiser RS-120s - the same electronics, but you pay $30 more for rechargeables. Want a closed-aire design? Upgrade to the RS 140s. Want something that is open-aire and rechargeable but a bit more 'stylish' - ie. all black and less 'grandpa grey' - get the HS 130s.I understand that the 130s and 140s have 'automatic' tuning. I would think however this could be a blessing and also a curse. Also, for those who have hearing loss in one ear - the 140s have adjustable left/right balance.Old people hate these at first because it's essentially admitting that they have hearing loss, but give them 2 days and they LOVE them.
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.
Pros: Quiet, USB pass-through, Strong, Price, Performance, Size.Cons: Annoying blue LED (not really a big deal, I just needed at least one con)Great product, seems to be strong and durable. For price, I would definitely recommend.
I upgraded from the 8x/4x/32x to this one. The 8x doesn't have the BURNproof, and I made a few coasters with that one. With the 10x I have yet to manage making just a single coaster (LOL). I can now easily mutitask, and still burn a perfect CD! As to the previous review: I absolutely do NOT understand how you can run into ANY problems installing this drive. I had mine installed in less than 20 minutes, and didn't have any problems. You probably changed some settings inadvertently. To all prospective buyers: This is the only burner you will need for a longtime!!
Purchased case to travel with some fairly expensive optics. Performed perfectly. Modular foam rubber system simplifies customizing. I'm sure there are other good ones out there besides Pelican cases but I don't need to look anywhere else.
This is so cute. It is a functional flashlight but also has the whole Star Wars thing going for it. You will love the sound effects.
Yeah I'm happy with these speakers. I live in an apartment and I'm trying really hard to be a good neighbor because if I wanted to I could make the whole building walk outside. There is alot of bass packed into these speakers which arent very small to be called &#34;bookshelf&#34; speakers, i believe they are 20-22&#34; inches tall. Great buy for the price
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 have just installed the D-Link wireless print server and it installed into Vista Home Premium perfectly. Always follow the instruction manual that comes with the product. The Installation Manual that is in the web site of D-Link is not updated. Any person that is trying to install it must have some knowledge of the router operation and configuration to install this device. Why, because in some cases the router was installed with all the available safety rules. And, in the case that you do not use a router or access point and are installing the device directly, also you need some knowledge of network systems and routers. The print server installation is very similar to the router installation. If you do not know how to install a router you will have problems with the print server installation. In my opinion the problem with many people is that they do not have changed the router settings in order to accept the Print Server. I recommed this product, for me is the best in the market. I hope this will help, Regards.
I have had mine for 2 years now, so i'm not sure if i have HDMI inputs or outputs on mine, and could care less; i bought it for the sound. HK rates their watts from multiple sound waves vs. single sound waves like most receivers do now. So, dont even worry about the 75 watts part. I tried the EZ mic setup a couple times, and ended up manually setting it up myself which seems to sound better. I have absolutely no problems with mine. for the first year, i generally never turned it up past -20 for music and movies; so i contacted HK and asked them what their suggestions were as far as turning it up louder than that. The response i got back was "you should be fine turning it up louder, but i wouldnt recommend turning it past -0" I think it goes to +10 for most modes. So, it has plenty of power, if you got the speakers to back it up. I would suggest on putting it in a open cabinet for the breathing room, as it does generate some heat. I use Logic 7 Cinema for most movies, as it increases the sound dynamics and enhances the bass in the subs. Logic 7 Music is a must for ALL cd's!! Personal preference, but I use Infinity Beta Series for 7.1 and it's incredible with the CMMD drivers. Buy it! Even if its just for bragging rights, or the blue ring. :)
I have a PS3 and a HDTV, but I keep my PS2 active and included in my AV setup. I was using the stock PS2 cable, but could not use the progressive scan feature available in many PS2 games. Seems the composite connections won't support prog. scan (at least on my set), and the difference is big on a HDTV. These cables did the trick! Very high quality, and very long as well. Running your PS3 in component cleans up the picture, and being able to use the progressive scan makes it look even better. If you use your PS2, get these before they disappear forever.
Lets me know when my tires need air just by the color. Very useful for a busy mom of two.
I held a high opinion of Netgear in the router arena until I tried this router. Now, I will avoid this company as much as possible.If you are a simple user who wants secure wireless access in your house, this is a great router for its price. But anything beyond that it utterly sucks.Although it maintains the LAN and Wireless network, it drops the Cable/DSL/WAN link ALL the time. The longest I have gone is 3 days and the shortest 5 minutes (avg ~1-2 days). The absolute worst part is that the router never realizes it. If I am there, I can manually reconnect instantly everytime, but if not, it will take 6-8 hours before figuring out that it has lost the WAN link and try to reconnect.My 5 year old, then (...), router can stay linked up for weeks and reconnect instantly after a loss. I can totally depend on it for months on end but alas it is not wireless.Quite a few people seem to have this problem and have complained since the beginning. This is the 6th version of their firmware and they still haven't solved the problem!! Although all the "features" of this router work, it fails at its core task. Says something about the company.My recommendation... if you need anything more than simple web browsing (VPN, online banking, personal servers...) go try your luck at the the other companies or spend a little more and get a better value with the highend routers.Good luck.
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.
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.
Art Portfolio is the premier brand for portfolios. I was looking for a specific size to put pictures of my floral arrangements. It was the perfect fit for me to carry pictures to client meetings. It was just as described and was delivered promptly.
OK, people, all I have to say is this thing sux. The price may be low, but the thing is just plain crappy. And I though CD players were supposed to play music...
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.
This is and excellent product, for what i need it (meeting recording, recording of note, making list on thing to do the construcction site). Is very easy to download to the computer and organize. There are several folder so you can pre organize it in the recorder. The battery give you god time and the quality of the sound is great. If you dont whant the recorder to be on your hand (if you are walking or on the field) i will recomen that you by a microphone.
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.
I bought these headphones mainly for their noise isolation capabilities. The original ipod headphones are terrible for listening on airplanes (I have to turn the volume up to dangerous levels to overcome the engine noise). These headphones are leaps and bounds better! They dampen the engine noise enough that I can use these headphones at normal volumes on an airplane. The sound quality also seems very nice, although I've never been too picky with my headphones.My only complaint is that I hate the cord design! -- the two ear pieces have different cord lengths to their join point. The idea is that you can keep your mp3 player on one side of your body (in a pocket, for example) and the cord will naturally fall to that side (since one ear piece will be "closer" to the mp3 player). This design is very inconvenient, however, since you might not always want to keep your mp3 player on that side of your body. It's totally unnatural feeling, and I would never buy another pair of headphones like this. I would much rather have even distances to the ear pieces.Despite the poor cord design, I find the headphones sound very good and work very well to isolate from background noise. The price seems quite reasonable compared to other products in this category, too.
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!
Great idea and sound execution. I've had mine for over a month now, and the only problems I've encountered are occasional signal losses due to a large number of FM radio stations in the metro area in which I live. I love that it charges the ipod while playing as well...
Not much to say except that it's nice that it's a two pack and they do arrive pretty quickly.
I am satisfied with this purchase. The receiver was packaged well and arrived promptly. The receiver works well, although its output is noticeably less dramatic than other receivers I have owned--a relevant comment if dramatic sonority is a priority for you. Differences in speakers, CD players, room characteristics and individuals' hearing standards comprise significant variables. The stereo system is placed in a small room, and considering the modest price and what some reviewers report as responsive customer service, I recommend this receiver as a good buy.
I can't believe so many people love this product. I love electronic gismos and rarely need to use instructions to figure how to work things. It took me for ever to figure out and too load maps. Once I got it working, it worked ok, but not great. Besides being hard to set up, it had three major problems.1) Poor user interface. Hard to figure out how to use. Can't use while driving.2) Short battery life. I many times lost important data because battery ran out too quickly.3)SD card slot doesn't hold card well. I loaded east and west coast maps into device. Went on vacation. When I came home, I used it as GPS and wondered why no detailed maps where there. My card fell out without my knowledge.
As a Headphone nut,I find these great for a reasonable price. A little bit of static occasionally as with all cordless headphones.These are comfortable and not too hot for longer use.
I love my new little digital camera. It fits in my pocket, takes excellent photos, and has many cool settings for taking photos on the beach, at night, in the snow, etc., which seem to work well.
This is a great wireless keyboard, except for NumLock. Good feel, long range, touch pad works well. Unfortunately, the keyboard includes the laptop computer num lock option, where certain letter keys become number keys. More unfortunately, the label on the num lock key is invisible, as are the letter key alternative number labels. So there's no indication whether num lock is on or off. These invisible labels look like they should light up, which would be most helpful, but they do not. I think whomever thought up laptop keyboard numlock was dazed, confused, or maybe ill and wish there was some way to disable number lock on this keyboard.Adesso 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS SLIMTOUCH TOUCHPAD MINI KEYBOARD SILVER W/BLACK KEYS ( WKB-4000US )
I originally bought a pair of these because of the positive reviews they received a few years ago, and was not disappointed. The sound quality was phenomenal, so good they sounded better than my Vibe Duo headphones, also made by V-Moda and much more expensive. Bass was deep and full, never going out. Mids and highs were perfectly fine for a headphone of this type, and certainly weren't tinny or harsh.Enter 2011. I lost my beloved Bass Freq headphones, so I ordered a replacement pair for myself and went ahead and ordered a 2nd pair for a friend. The sound from these headphones (both) is absolutely horrible. There is zero bass and the mids and highs are all over the place and terribly harsh and tinny. I even let my pair 'burn in' for a day before I ultimately gave up. I would think this is a defect except my friend's sound equally horrible, and other Amazon reviews tend to be saying the same thing if they are a recent review.Something happened to the Bass Freq. Either there is a bad batch out there, or they changed them for the worse. I feel like an idiot because I have recommended these to a lot of people lately, not knowing that they now sound so bad. How embarrassing.
I wonder what took me so long to buy this lens but after reading reviews on other sites I felt I needed to at least try it out. I went to my local camera store here in LA and the owner let me play with it for the day ---- I purchased it when I came back... its that good... buy it buy it buy it
I purchased this computer about two months ago and had CompUSA add another stick of 512mb memory (it now has 1Gig) and I installed the top Geforce FX Nvidia 5950 Ultra video card. I'm playing one of the most graphic intense software titles currently out, FAR CRY, and after hours of play on almost all of the highest graphic and sound settings it hasn't faltered. Oh yes, I failed to mention that I placed a Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer sound card in it as well.Don't understand why HP is indicating that it can't have a memory upgrade.It's true that with it's mini board there aren't many PCI ports but after all I've placed in it I can't imagine needing anything else for a while to come. It rocks also with my Klipsch Ultra Pro 5.1 speakers and 20&quot; Viewsonic CRT monitor. Not mentioning these items to boast or brag but to relate that it is possible to upgrade in some areas and is powerful enough to handle some pretty high-end peripherals and software.
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!
This product was cheap....90 dollars for an ipod video but it came with 3 cracks in the screen, however in the product description there was nothing about the cracks! So this person is selling cheap stuff without being fully honest of quality. Buyer be where....Possibly contract seller and ask questions about item before purchasing it.
Great sound, very comfortable, although larger than expected, and easy to install!I chose these over the rechargeable version because I would rather change the batteries occasionally than have to set them on a charger and wait until charged.Great headphones!
I bought this for my wife for Christmas. I loaded the pictures on a memory stick and everything was great right out of the box. The colors are vibrant even off of scanned photos. Well worth the price.
The laptop adapter for my Dell Inspiron 1150 went bad one day and I bought this one, works great so far and very cheap compared to the $110 universal adapter from Circuit city. The item was delivered pretty quick as well.
This is great, just the right size and the price could not have been better. I look forward to many years of use.
I bought this camcorder 2 months back. The quality is average (in the LCD it seems so. I never saw the video in my computer) In the low light areas, it gets a bit grainy.There is simply no documentation with it that say how to copy the video in the DV tapes to my computer. I tried with the USB port connected to my computer, but it will detect only the memory card. The documentation which is full of description about downloading and sharing of video clips and still photos from memory card, keeps mum when it comes to DV tapes (which is one of the most important parts of this camcorder!!!) The video clips created in memory card is of low quality, I can create even better quality clips using my digital camera, why should I need to buy a camcorder for that!!!!Atlast after quite a tedious search in the internet, I found out that I'll have use a fire wire (IEEE 1394) cable for downloading the video from the tapes. Now the problem is that the cable doesn't come with the camcorder, you will have to buy it seperate!!! Even if you have the cable, what about the fire wire port!!! My PC doesn't have one. I'll have to buy a firewire PCI card or I'm stuck. All the videos I took are stuck in my tapes. I can't download it, edit it, I can't do anything. Even the software to download the video from DV tapes doesn't come with the camcorder. You will have to buy it seperately. I should have taken those DVD camcorder instead of this stupid DV camcorder.
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.
I've had the AT-PL120 turntable for about a month. It worked relatively well with the included cartrdge. There was some minor hum but it was only noticable with my receiver's volume up very loud with no record playing. I tried installing a Sure M78S cartridge for playing 78 rpm records and the problems started. There was noticable hum even when playing records. I also installed an Audio-Technica AT440MLa Cartridge. This cartridge gets very good reviews from audio weenies. The hum was outrageous from the second I turned the thing on. The cartridge works fine in my brother's old Kenwood direct-drive unit. I tried using the turntable with the internal preamp and with the one in my receiver as well as connecting directly to my Mac for CD burning. The problem persists. The unit will be going back tomorrow. Very Disappointing.
I was shocked at how expensive this is so I searched other sites for one. I found a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire at CompUSA's website for $3.99 TOTAL (free shipping!) This Sony cable works great, but I can't tell the difference between it and my cheap one...thus the one star.
This is my second purchase of this product as a gift. I am very satisfied with the sound from this system, much better than comparably and higher priced systems.
This shade, made by Canon is much better, a better fit and more sturdy than a generic shade sold by a famous NYC store. It is well worth the price, and does not interfere with the use of filters.
I was using this unit to hold CD cases, which I admit can be heavy. But if you say your product can hold 280 CDs, it should be able to hold 280 CDs. As a matter of fact, well before I reached that point the weight of the CDs caused the sides to bow outward, causing the "adjustable" shelves to fall.Very disappointed with this product.
This HDMI cable works perfectly for me. The HD picture is clear and crisp.I am very happy with the cable and Amazons price.
THIS IPOD IS BETTER THAN THE OLD CRAPPY SHUFFLE, THIS ONE HAS A CLIP, COMES IN A NICE ORANGE COLOR AND IT IS PRETTY HARD TO SCRATCH, I HAD MINES IN MANY PLACES BUT IT DOESN'T SEEING SCRATCH YET. PRETTY PORTABLE AND LIGHT. JUST BE CAREFUL IS EASY TO MISPLACE, YOU BETTER MAKE SURE WHERE YOU PUT IT.
Most of us know that Bose makes great speaker systems, but it is not unusual to spend a thousand dollars on some. These are great for the price. A friend told me about these and I owe him a College Football game day.
This battery is just as good as the one that came with the camera. No problems.
Perfect for me, I use witha Griffin AutopilotGriffin AutoPilot FM Transmitter for iPodI do not use as an FM transmitter. I have a 160g ipod almost full of music, it is great to make long drives and set the ipod to shuffle and be able to see what artist/album is playing. Perfect design, I use the opposite way from the photo on the passenger side of the console on a Chrysler 300. It is low enough that the glovebox opens and high enough that it isn't hitting the passenger's knee. I had a problem with adhesion (the kit provided lacked the cleaner to remove armorall etc from the plastic). I emailed Crutchfield and they are sending me a whole new pad with all of the necessities, no charge. It's great especially if you have an ipod to aux line like the autopilot. I'm not an audiophile but the sound is much better than an FM transmitter I've tried.Can't find a thing wrong with the thing, I can't find anything that compares, especially at this price.
Note: I bought these when they were a gold box deal for less than $10, but believe me, they are worth the regular price.I really like these earbuds, they block out most noise around you (aside from really loud things, like cars) and the sound quality is excellent. I have recommended these to other people who like to listen to music while they workout, be outside, on a crowded bus...these things will block out all annoying sounds and people. They fit comfortably in your ear and do not shake loose or fall out like those other annoying earbuds (like the kind you get with an iPod).The price is good, they come in a nice assortment of colors, I really cannot recommended these enough!
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."
This camera compares well with my older digital camera, a 4MP Olympus C4040. The small size, of course, is great; the LCD viewer is excellent; and the color rendition of the photos is very good. There is not much "color fringing" on outdoor shots, a big problem with the Olympus. It also takes much higher-res movies than I've seen in this type of camera, which was a very pleasant surprise.On the negative side, many pictures, especially in low-light situations, come out fuzzy; I find that I must discard quite a few for this reason. The camera is certainly capable of taking sharp pictures, but the lighting needs to be better than what is needed for my Olympus. Auto-focusing is fussy and a little hard to optimize. The flash seems limited in range to 6-8 ft. Finally, I have yet to see significant help from the image stabilization feature.The books (basic and advanced) are quite helpful in decoding the somewhat-complex user interface, though the camera can be immediately used to take basic photos with little reading if desired. I especially wish the camera had a simple manual interface so that focus, aperture and shutter speed settings could be simply dialed in when desired.Overall the camera is a good value and I'm sure we will enjoy using it for a long time.
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.
it was shown as a cannon ink tank when it arrived it was a innovera ink tankif I had know it was not a cannon ink tank I would not have purchased it.the last time I used a remanufactured ink tank I had to replace my printer head which was over $70.00.this product may be ok but I am not willing to take the risk.they should have made it clear it was not a real cannon ink tank
First time using this brand. No issues at all. Works as expected. Amazon delivery arrives in 3 days for the 3 - 5 days shipment. I am very happy with Amazon's service.
Got my product right away, they work great, haven't experienced any problems with them. Quality packaging and great service! Thank you!
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!
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.
I bought this card about 2 months ago to get 5.1 audio from my computer to my entertainment system which only has a Toslink Optical input port, so I got this and hooked it up to my system with a 25 ft optical cable. When I installed it into my Windows 7 x64 machine it was recognized with no problems because I had another PCI card installed with the same chipset manufacturer (but different version).As stated on previous reviews, the CD on the box comes with practically no drivers for newer machines so I previously did a little research to find out if the chipset manufacturer had any driver for it and the answer was positive (Beta drivers, so try at your own risk).After I updated the drivers and rebooted the PC It only took me a few minutes to figure out where to find the settings so I could output the sound not by the Analog plugs but the Digital Optical Output. So far (even when is attached with a really long cable) the Audio Quality for 5.1 movies is just great.I would rate it 5 starts if it didn't require "external" beta drivers to work, but if you are willing to do a little research do not hesitate on getting one of these for Vista or 7 x32 or x64. Really happy with the product.
You don't realize what kind of potential your music really has until you use a pair of headphones like these. The eartips fit perfectly to isolate any noise short of a jackhammer from 3 feet away. Now, everyone is always so worried about bass when it comes to earbuds, but the real kicker for these headphones is the brilliant clarity you get from the low frequencies.The carrying cases are compact and stylish, the quality of the construction is impeccable, the fit and feel in your ears is comfortable, and the sound quality is unmatched by anything I've heard for less than [...] bucks. Heck, the packaging even made me feel a bit giddy when it shipped (no infuriating hard plastic to struggle through), and believe it or not, it even SMELLS new and fresh and exciting when you open it up. I would recommend these to anyone and everyone who really wants to experience the best their music has to offer.Thanks to Monster for producing such a high quality product, and thanks to Amazon for supplying it for such and affordable price!
I purchsed this card because I wanted a solution that would allow me to have a wireless mouse without a dongle that could snap off a USB port. It also was to provide the ability to use a GPs, bluetooth headphones and syncing my Dell Axim.well the mouse worked fine, however the card does not support the necessary technology to use the headphones and I couldnt get the axim to syncultimatly i sold the card on ebay because it couldnt work with the headphone, now keep in mind this isnt a headset. these were sterio headphone for music.the clencher was when i called zoom and they said they would call me back with a solution. I never heard anything.Due to poor custmer service and a product that is incapable of accomplishing my goal I had no choice but to get rid of it. I picked up a generic one at frys that was a CF card with a PCMCIA adapter that was very expensive that got the job done.
works great in an A700 fuji. previously had trouble w/ an M card scatterizing pictures.dont know if its faster or not.
I bought this to act as a Time Capsule for my Mac using Time Machine. I have never had any problems with it. I turn it on in the morning and I turn it off at night. No worries, problems, or frustrations.I have 2 other LaCie hard drives and they both work flawlessly.
I bought a used 15 GB iPod from Best Buy because I was going to be driving 14 hrs semi-x-country with a 2 year old and a 9 month old. I needed something to keep my sanity, and although the price tag is quite high, surely those of you with children understand.I was very hesitant and did a lot of research into other MP3 players, and the iPod has turned out to be worth all the hype and then some. The controls are incredibly user-friendly, its small size makes it nonintrusive when doing things you don't want to do (dishes, yard work, sticking it in the cup holder of your car, etc), and it just flat out looks good.While doing research I narrowed it down between the Dell DJ and the iPod. I'm a Windows user and still believe most Mac stuff is hype and nothing more than a pretty UNIX shell for burning CDs or using some Adobe product. However, the Dell DJ doesn't play AAC format. Hello iPod... That was the selling point since I've been ripping all my cds in AAC format for quite some time.The best thing though has been listening to audio books/magazines on it. I have a long daily commute and the books are so simple to listen to on the iPod. I download them from audible.com, import them into the iPod and I'm done. Much easier than burning a single book onto 8-12 CDs, fumbling around in traffic for the right CD, carrying a big CD case, etc.The downsides:iTunes dependent. OK, iTunes is pretty good, but I can't stand how it organizes my files when I UNCHECK the "Keep iTunes music organized" preference. iTunes automatically reads the Meta Data associated with your MP3 files and organizes accordingly. If you're comfortable with XML (I am) you can edit the iTunes Music Library.xml file manually, but you shouldn't have to. I would prefer it appear exactly like my music folder's structure on my computer.2. You can't adjust the EQ manually. For my music the "Rock" EQ is to overdriven and all others are too weak, regardless of what earphone/E.Q setting I use.The SEMI-downside:It's fragile. I have no doubt; it's a very small hard drive with a pretty shell. But pay $300 for such a small devise with cash instead of charging it on your credit card and I'm sure you will be much less likely to drop it.The Pros:1. It ALWAYS goes back to the exact location of my 12 hour book that I was at after turning the iPod off, listening to something outside of my audilbe.com playlist, etc..2. Small and beautiful.3. Storage size. Even with the smaller 15 GB you can get everything that you can possibly enjoy and then some on it.4. The iTrip FM adaptor. I live in a large metropolitan area where the airways are extremely polluted. Fortunately, I can find a single station on the FM band where I can listen to my iPod on the radio. That's not possible with the more espensive Belkin, etc. How sweet...
I recently acquired these Sennheisers since my previous cheapo $5 generic ones came apart around the ears. I guess these are the 'low end' of the Sennheiser line, but cheap does not mean a sacrifice in quality!Mine worked right out of the box, and are very nice. They feel very solidly constructed, and the touch of silver on the earphones looks sophisticated. The mike boom can be rotated towards the mouth when in use, or afixed to the side of the headphones (great idea!) when not in use, thus out of the way of the user. The big plus about this set of earphones is that the cord is 3 meters long; definitely something I was looking for in my purchase.Quality wise; I'm not a diehard audiophile, but I really like these babies. They seem to reproduce sound and bass well, and the noise cancellation works great. I haven't used my Klipsch speakers in several weeks now, since I'm entirely using my Sennheisers.For $30, you can't go wrong. The PC130 is a superb headset.
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..
I had high expectations for a $250 flash, and was not disappointed. We primarily bought it because the built-in flash for my XTi wasn't recycling fast enough; after 5-10 shots it was too slow to be useful. This EX430 is *fast*, tho; faster than the camera in "auto" mode.My wife is the primary user, and in "full auto" mode it is a fantastic addition to the camera. I recommend the $10 diffuser, but even without the flash does great with the bounce.
I am very picky about headphones. Earbuds just don't work w/ my ears. I found these headphones several years ago - perfect match for me. I bought several pair when I found them. After I had gone thru those (while I was overseas)...I had to buy another pair to hold me over. They were $25 and total junk. Anyway, I love these. They are light; I can wear them while running, crossfit, or any other intense workout. These suckers stay in place. I highly recommend if you do not like earbuds. They are inexpensive too w/ great sound quality and durability. It took me several years to go thru multiple pairs of these and that was travelling overseas w/ them. Highly recommend!
The monitor looked great and worked fine for nine months. Then out of the blue, It now flickers and has horizontal flashing white lines. Now that I look for those reviews... I see several others have had the same problem. I have confirmed it was the monitor and not the computer and so I will contact Samsung tomorrow. I hope the other reviews about how bad their customer support is were exaggerations.
Too bad Amazon doesn't have 0 (ZERO) star for it's review rating. Because this product deserve a 0 star. I should have checked Amazon's review before buying this router.The setup is very easy but unfortunately the wireless functionality doesn't work. Some of the problems:1. IP Address assignment many times got messed up.2. Wireless router never work when 2 computers are connected.3. When only 1 wireless is connected, the wireless router coughs a lot (intermitten connection).With this product, you will never know when you will be connected to the Internet. In summary, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Great product, very sturdy and easily installed! I could not tell from the product picture how well built this mount was, but the moment I opened the box and tried to lift it out I knew it was more than capable to handle my 55" Samsung. Extremely happy with the purchase.
I am a novice SLR user (using a Canon Rebel XT), and really am still learning all of what is needed in the world of digital photography. However, I was pleased with this purchase. The bag is big enough for all your toys, and very sleek. It offers great protection of the items inside with all of its padded compartments. I dropped the whole thing at the airport, and nothing was damaged. For people without a lot of room, or do not want to lug around a medium-sized bag (about the size of a large purse), this may be a bit much. The bag alone sells for $39.99. The extra battery included is a Canon battery, not a knock-off or imitation. It holds a charge just as well/long as the one that came with the camera. I haven't used the haze filter, and from what I've read in the SLR blogs, a filter is good to have, but not necessary to take good photos if the weather is good...so in my opinion it's just an extra perk. Altogether though, you save quite a bit of money buying the package as opposed to purchasing all items separately. I bought this and the Canon Rebel XT for less than $450 over the holidays...and it all came from Amazon. I'm quite happy with the purchase.
Very easy to install but the hard part is removal. There is no way to recognize how the 4-way key fits without trial and error. Other than that, very happy. Best price I found.
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.
since i did not want to spend a lot of money on extra memory i chose this product due to the price. i have a very old computer so it's useless to spend a lot of money. i am very pleased with the result of adding extra memory. It helped the speed of my computer considerably.
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
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.
Got these for my boyfriend who plays guitar and listens to a lot of music while working and doing chores. The cord on these is extremely long, so beware, we usually end up looking like clowns trying to find the end when picking them up. His old pair of headphones weren't cutting it for recording tracks onto his laptop or even just listening to some songs on his Zune. These fit his needs perfectly and so far he loves them. They fit his head comfortably, the pads don't make his ears hurt and the sound is awesome. I put them on when he was explaining the switches (I think something like music and movie are the switch options) and you can definitely hear a difference in the bass, movie is made to get the most out of all the explosions and other loud sound effects. So far, so good with these.
Is very difficult programing and really have bugs, and dont work fine, i dont reccomended, im wait that work better that appletv but......im wait apple tv
This is an excellent player. We originally purchased the 5.8 inch model which was also very good, however, the 7 inch screen really does make a difference in viewing. Picture is very sharp, sound is good, quality is solid. You really can't beat the value of this unit. Works great in the car to keep our 2 year old son entertained.
I ordered this item from nicecrystal...did not work...it is not DELL compatible...bad customer service from this seller...the high 15% negative/neutral rating tells it all...do not buy under any circumstances...
lots of stuff can be done with this product! It works beautifully and comes with a great instruction book. Great buy for what you pay!
I've been using this mouse for a week now. It is a good product, no problems, no complains, just works fine. One thing to consider is that because a notebook mouse is smaller than a normal one it feels weird when you first start using it (but this is the price of having a smaller item to carry with you).Finally the price in Amazon is great (and no state taxes or shipping). I waited some weeks for a "special" on the Sunday newspaper and the best I got was similar price "after mail-in rebate" and before tax (and I am not considering the rebate at amazon for this item).
good camera! back is all screen which is great. good settings, good zoom, good quality. definitely recommend!!
I bought this battery to replace a spare battery for my canon 40D. it performs well and charges without any issues. but it doesnt hold as much of a charge as my oem canon battery. from what i notice, i can probably get about 500 shots off one charge. i feel like it self discharges very quickly too. i can leave my canon battery in the body for a week without seeing much loss of charge, but this battery seems to suffer more in the same scenario. either way, it makes a very good spare.REVISE:I don't think this battery is reliable anymore. There looks to be some "charring" on the bottom the surface of the battery, possibly burn marks from over heating. Was worth the few months of use, but would not recommend because of possible damages to your camera.
First off let me say I have experimented with the iPod Video (friend got it for Xmas) and generally liked it. Just for my needs, it wasn't the right choice. I use XP mainly and wanted more video and song compatibilty options. After much research (iAudio X5, iPod Video, and others) the Vision:M came out on top. Now that I've received mine and had a chance to play with it some, I think it's obvious by some of the alleged "reviews" posted by obvious iPod fans, they really haven't even tested this excellent unit.Some highlights:1- works with the subscription based music services, which was high on my list. iTunes may someday offer this option, but at least for now does not. I like to try out all kinds of music before purchasing and can do it with this portable media player (PMP). Sound quality for music is very good, with an EQ to tweak to individual tastes.2- video quality is top notch, with several different formats supported. It was quite easy to transfer recordings from my Snapstream PVR setup on the PC to the Vision:M, so now I have several episodes of The Simpsons, Scrubs, and 60 Minutes to watch during trips. Nice.3- The menu navigation is just like the Creative Zen Micro, and I think most people will get the hang of that relatively quickly. It's not perfect but I had it pretty much down in the initial hour of playing around with the unit.OTHER INFO:I haven't had a chance to play video for a long stretch to determine true battery life, but specs and reviews on sites like CNET indicate it is about 4 hours for video and 14 or so for music. That is plenty for me. iPod is more in the 2-3 hour range for video.As for size, I've seen some who make a big deal that it is thicker than the iPod Video. However, the Zen feels solid and comfortably fits in my hand. I have no problem at all with the size. It's plenty small.I've noticed some people claim Creative has ripped off iPod for the look, but really, the Creative Zen Micro MP3 player (about 2 years old) is what struck me as a near replica as far as size/design goes. Similar to iPod Video, sure. But far closer to Creative's already long established MP3 player.Features like microphone recording, FM play and record, Outlook calendar / contacts compatibility, etc. are nice little bonuses but weren't a real factor in my selection criteria.With the upcoming vast increase in choices for video, podcast and music download availability (as evidenced by recent announcements at CES and elsewhere), the Zen Video:M should be a great choice for anyone who rates features/quality over the "hipness" factor iPod currently has over the masses. I give Apple credit for how they achieved their iPod success with great marketing and a solid product, I just think if you do your research you may end up choosing the Video:M as well. I wouldn't hesitate at all to steer a Windows XP user to it.P.S. Tested out the ZenCast feature (in beta as of my writing) and it shows promise as a way to collect video and audio podcasts from a centralized location.Creative Zen Video:M gets a big thumbs up from me...
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!
I use Excel a lot to enter data, and have found that I hate using my laptop keyboard. I picked up the Targus PAUK10, which I love. It is very basic, but fills my needs perfectly. I can simply plug it into an empty USB slot and it works perfectly. Saves me a lot of time too.
Great performance, good price, for the people who wants to run multiple things at the same time. Actually it works smooth on Linux and Windows
In short, the quality product you get doesn't come close to the price. You're better off getting a used Tungsten for $50 than drop $100 on this. The screen quality reminds me of their first color screen 10 years ago. The stylus is impossible to remove if you don't have nails or a coin handy. The plastic seems chinsy and easily breakable. But I guess since PDA's are going out of style now, there's just not a lot to choose from. Would not recommend this.
I had been looking for a way to connect my Apple TV and satellite DVR to my Soundbar and this was the answer. I bought 2 audio Toslink cables, hooked them up to the two and hooked my Soundbar to it and now all audio comes out of my Soundbar. I have room for one more, so hooked up my Blu ray DVD to it.If you looking to use your Soundbar as your audio, I highly recommend this little device. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was, if you don't turn the knob all the way the audio will break up, minor issue and easy to fix.
I returned the cable company's rent-a-modem 2 hours after unpacking the Motorola. I have dynamic IP svc (unfortunately), so all that was required for setup was plugging it in and rebooting. (A call to the cable service was required to register the unit MAC ID). The DOCSIS 1.0 certification assures you it will work with most any cable provider, and the downloadable upgrade to DOCSIS 1.1 standard is simple. Also, I like the choice of ethernet (RJ14) or USB connectivity and the new &quot;standby&quot; switch. Lastly, the internal transformer means the power plug is a normal size, so it can be plugged in on my desk without hogging the whole powerstrip. Nice modem, nice price!
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 really like these headphones. They are as good as any noise cancelling headphones I've tried. a little heavier than the Q3, but very comfortable.
As many people have noted elsewhere, this is a camera for people who know about photography. The range of choices in the 5700 for exposure, contrast, focus and all the other things that affect the quality of a photograph, make it an excellent choice for the advanced amateur. None of the other prosumer digital cameras can match the 5700 in features.But I found it was also a great choice for a wanna-be prosumer like me, since the large number of choices allows one to learn about photography by firing away a hundred photos at different settings, then seeing how the choices affect the results (the EXIF data, which tells what exposure, contrast, shutter speed and a whole bunch of other settings were used in taking a particular photograph, are saved with each picture). Unlike similar strategies in the film camera world, this costs almost nothing, since the cost of taking a photo with a digital camera is about zero. Point and shoot is easy, but you don't learn anything when that is all you do.The weakest feature is low light focus (more accurately,low contrast focus). Weakest, that is, if the photographer does not know how to use some easy techniques to help solve it. Its not as bad as some would claim.Especially strong features to me are the general quality of the photos, the excellent macro (closeup) shot capability, the 8X telephoto capability, the relatively compact size, the continuous shot feature, which takes rapid multiple shots for as long as you keep the button pressed, the "best shot selector", which selects the sharpest photo out of many under adverse shooting situations and saves only that photo to the card (this is a feature found in no other camera) and auto "bracketing", which allows successive shots at different exposures when you don't know which exposure setting might be the best.I've had the camera for about 6 months now and taken thousands of pictures. Learned something about photography from almost every one...
I've had all the problems mentioned by all the reviewers here and on the DirecTv forums. This machine is a total waste. I was done with DirecTV this summer (problems with the "mover's advantage" program but the salesman convinced me to stick with them. I love the programming, but the R15 is a total waste of time and money. Just imagine trying to watch the Ohio State - Texas football game but the DVR keeps "skipping" like a scratched CD. We missed most of the game because of this piece of garbage.I guess this is why I like reading so much...no power cables, no "bugs", no software downloads!
My expectations were blown away by the steady communication from Ryan, plus the fastest delivery I've ever experienced by normal shipping standards. I ordered the item on Sunday 12-12-04 - 2 days later (count'em, one..two, Monday..Tuesday), I received exactly what I ordered! Thank you Ryan!
First I need to give props to Amazon.com for their super fast shipping. I ordered 2 day shipping and they must have thought I meant 1 Day Shipping because it was at my door in less than 23 hours.As for the headphones... Dr. Dre Monster Beats are probably the only headphones that come close. But for the price the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 Headphones win, hands down.Performance wise the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 Headphones also win. They provide much more noise cancellation than the Bose QC2's and QC3's. Dr. Dre Monster Beats may, and I mean MAY offer ever so slight better Noise Cancellation. But the difference is so slight you won't even notice.The bass is deep and clear. The treble (14 KHz and up) is a bit too sharp but is easily corrected if you have an equalizer.Even with the power turned off these headphones offer some decent noise cancellation although the music is not as loud or clear.One of the main things I like about these headphones is the fact that the cord is detachable at the headphone ear cusp. They did this so you can use the headphones for noise cancellation even when not listening to music, but I like it because I have a very bad habit of running over my cords with the vacuum cleaner. And since the cord is detachable, it is also easily replaced.Overall, these headphones are #1 in my book. Audio-Technica has made studio quality noise cancellation and quality affordable. I bet Dr. Dre has a pair too. I mean, why wouldn't he? They are 1/3 the cost of his own 'Monster Beats'.
Crucial gave me the wrong memory configuration. There was only ONE expansion slot in my laptop and I was told I needed two 1GB sodimms. Now I have a 1GB sodimm with no place to put it, and my laptop only has 1.5GB instead of 2.5GB memory!!
The ad for this product is a bit misleading. It appears to indicate that it is a Sony product but it is not. It says "Sony M Type". However, it is Sony compatible and functions as expected in my camera. I would purchase another battery from this seller in spite of the confusing advertising information.
These are my favorite headphones for exercising; they sound very good, they are easy to put on & take off... and they always stay put while running, lifting, or pedaling. They are durable; I can throw them in my gym bag without worry.I have found that after prolonged use, they lose some of the bass frequency (it may also be that I listen too loud).I have found that if you really sweat, the sweat may block the little sound holes; I take them off and shake 'em dry.I have also found that at under $10, those limitations don't bother me a bit.
The keyboard works well, it does have a very slight delay at first if you have not used it in a while otherwise it works fine. The mouse uses the newer laser technology which I have found to be less tolerant to some surfaces which optical works fine with, otherwise the mouse works well. It is nice they have a power switch to turn them off if your not going to use them in a while so your batteries don't run down as quickly.I use the usb transceiver by itself, and refuse to install the setpoint software. If you connect the devices with the transceiver directly they work in your bios, and for legacy support so you don't need to have a second keyboard connected at all, even for operating systems without bluetooth support, however some legacy drivers still won't detect the usb connection for the mouse. If you install the setpoint software it reconnects them in windows with an automatic passkey, and you loose the ability to use the device in your bios or for legacy support which requires you to resync them on boot if you need to use them unless you still have a second keyboard connected. If you do choose to use the setpoint software, if you use any normal user accounts you those users will get an error on startup every time as the moronic programmers at Logitech can't seem to write software which correctly works for multiple users, and non-administrator accounts. The software allows you to see the time, date, temperature, and who is logged in on the keyboard display, along with alerts from your e-mail and instant messaging programs.So if you use them without the horrible software included which also limits how you can use the equipment, they work great, and you can use Microsoft's software to configure the mouse and keyboard buttons so you really don't need the Logitech software at all.Buy it for the equipment, don't even mess with their poorly written software.
I had never added RAM to my Powermac G5 before, but always heard that my computer would work a lot better (and faster) if I were to simply add more RAM. My fear was in picking the CORRECT RAM and installing it properly. I found that there was very little to fear.For those who want to upgrade their PowerMac G5, just remember, DDR and DDR2 don't match. If the G5 uses DDR RAM, stay with DDR. You should also look up the EASY install instructions and go ahead, order that RAM. I loved the upgrade. My PowerPC came to life... literally!
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 ; )
This case, like anything Lowe makes, is well constructed and simple. I store an extra battery in the outside zippered compartment and the camera fits nicely into the main compartment. It is rugged and will probably outlast the camera.
I bought two of these roughly two months ago when I got my new video card, Radeon HD 6870. They have done more than an amazing job of cooling off my computer and I haven't had any heat issues since . Pretty much these things are phenomenal and the LED lights look very nice. Highly recommended.
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!
Great CB, compact design lets you put it anywhere, yet has all features one needs. EZ hook up with cigarett lighter plug. Perfect for small vehicles. External antennae is a must if used in vehicle.
I'M JEALOUS!! I bought this for my wife's camera, Nikon D60, and it fits GREAT!! I'm jealous cause I can't seem to find one for my camera, Canon t3!!! I like the extra thickness of it in my hand! And considering it's her first DSLR camera, I'm not overly protective of her using it and taking the chance on dropping it!!!Anyone know where I can find one for my Canon t3?
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.
Saves documents quickly! Great product and a great price! Can't go wrong with this 4gb flash.
I've always been told to say something nice about someone or something if you have criticisms. So, the sound from this system is good. BUT - - - it doesn't go from CD to CD, has no mute button, and is very slow responding to the remote.The next CD player we buy will only do CD's and not DVD's as well. I want something that works well with the functions I need, without extras that I don't need - - - but that seem to interfere with its basic functions!We've had the system for a year now and, you've guessed it, are UNhappy. (I'll be sure to check out the reviews before my next purchase.)
I got a brand new iPod Video and i love it. first thing i did when i got it was i put my entire library of songs on it. i also figured out how u could put tv shows videos on it. ive only had one problem and that was it lost my songs on it. what some people dont realize is u can easily get rid of the scratches u just have to look around on the internet on tips. my only complaint about the iPod is that the battery gets drained after watching a show.
I purchased these speakers to replace my older SONY floor standing-speakers - they look and sound fantastic. I turned up the volume on my receiver to 5 (the SONYs started to break up), but these speakers handled the volume SMOOTHLY... Also, I shopped around before I purchased these & for the money, they were a excellent bargain. The only complaint I have is that they placed the M35I sticker on the grill!!! Lucklily my wife had something to remove the glue.
I have had these for one year and one month, and have been listening to classical, soft rock, jazz, blues, hip hop, country, TV, radio, and the sound I get with my iPad is totally different from the sound I get from my creative zen m, or my sony home theatre. The iPad makes my headphones sound like music from a tin can, while my creative zen m sounds amazing, like surround sound around my head. Sometimes i forget I'm wearing these headphones and look up to see where the sounds are coming from.Today I got my Fiio e11 from Amazon and I connected it to my brand new Sansa zip clip using my Sennheiser HD280s. After disabling the bass boost on the Sansa, the bass on the Fiio e11 kicked in and it is amazing, and much better than the bass from the Sansa. I'm so happy cuz now I don't need to buy any other headphone, because my bass is now thumping. Even my rap, reggae, and dubstep sound amazing through my new amp. Thank you to everyone who suggested this amp. I am very happy with my Sennheiser hd280s.I'm putting 4 stars cuz the headphones needed an amp to enrich the base.
I love the Tiffen brand. Unfortunately I bought the wrong size, but even so, the 0,3 is very weak. My camera has even some difficulty in sense this filter. I think you'll have better results with the 0,6 and 0,9.
this product sure makes my c.d.'s look professional looking and and you can get the ribbon in differnt colores!!! great to due on any type of disc for what ever work your doing.
This was my second GPS purchase and if I had purchased the navigon first it would have been my only GPS purchase. I'm not into anything that is complicated to use and I was hesitant to buy this product due to other comments, but I'm glad I gave it a shot because it's wonderful and amazingly accurate. I would recommend this GPS to anyone. If I can use it believe me, it has to be user friendly.
Brilliant and Fantastic!That's all there is to say!
Ok... I am not one to give up on a piece of tech, but this device from Linksys got the best of me. I purchased it against my better judgement because I REALLY DESIRED a way to play my music files in my bedroom without the constant din of a PC and the bulk of a monitor and cabinet disrupting the room.When the box arrived, I eagerly tore it open and surveyed the contents. I was very pleased with the overall construction and the size of the buttons on the remote, even though the layout of said buttons was not very intuitive. When I plugged it in and set the basic configuration, everything worked as the minimalist manual indicated. I own another Linksys product, so I was familiar with what Linksys thinks passes for a user manual.The network configuration is straightforward but the bundled music server software is hideous! I opted to D/L the Yahoo Music software, (They bought Music Match - Thank God in heaven!) although it still pretty much sucks. I had not (until today) learned that there are alternative music servers. Oh well. Read some of the other reviews for info on alternatives.Down to business. Yes, the first few hours of Internet Radio were bliss, until I tried to change to a different station. That's when the veneer began to peel up. Like another reviewer, I too was only able to listen to 2 out of 15 Internet Radio stations. Surprisingly, alot of the foreign language stations worked fine. I switched to playing my music library and ran into the "will only play one song" annoyance. I discovered that after selecting a playlist, beginning to play the first song, then pressing the repeat button twice convinces the WMLS11B to "repeat all" of my playlist songs. Ok, a work around exists. Then it happened, one of the speakers quit working, for no apparent reason. I troubleshot and sure enough, it was dead. Bummer. I checked with the seller and found out I had gone over the warranty period. Major bummer.So, I dragged the old stereo back out and plugged the audio from the WMLS11B into an aux input. Another work around. This continued for another few weeks while I tried to keep my main PC from going into sleep mode thereby stopping the flow of music and I continued to fiddle with the internet radio hopping to figure out how to make more of them work most of the time. I finally sat back and considered the muddle that I was in and decided it was too much. I would rather put up with a PC and monitor in the bedroom that works all of the time rather than continue to fuss with the cantankerous, annoyingly good looking but ultimately frustrating piece of equipment that is the Linksys WMLS11B. You might get lucky and snare a good one, you might get lucky and have a PC music server that doesn't sleep, you might get lucky and discover that all of your Internet Radio stations work or you might not be so lucky and instead join the ranks of the former owners of a Linksys WMLS11B. I sold mine CHEAP in our yard sale to some other poor sap who thought he would have a go at it.
Great product all around. It finally broke last week, but that is because I leaned up against a table, and the corner of said table destroyed the screen. The MP3 player still works, but the screen is deceased. Great buy, though. Thanks again!
These are the only wireless headphones that I have ever owned but, I think they are very good. We live in an open loft so they are an absolute necessity if one person would like to watch TV and the other does not. We've been using these for almost two years on a daily basis with no problems or complaints at all. The sound is always crisp and clear. As a matter of fact, sometimes I put them on when I don't really need to just because it makes the audio sound that much better and and makes the dialogue so much clearer.
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.
And if that means anything to you, you will want them for that reason alone. Maybe some Foster the People, yeah?
This replaced my old cord that stopped working due to no strain relief on the cord supplied by the manufacturer.It is the same but still has the too short flaw that the orgional one had.
I had always heard 'never touch your sensor,' so I was terrified to spend a lot of money on a product that was going to ruin my camera. Figured this was a nice compromise It cleaned the sensor right up and now I'm back to taking pretty pictures. The little package is great for taking with you on trips too.
I bought this pressure cooker to replace a 27 year-old Mirro 6 qt. The Mirro still worked fine, but I have a flat top electric stove now, and after buying 2 pressure cookers for friends, I thought it might be time for me to update. The Mirro had warped so that the bottom didn't sit flat on the cooktop. I bought Warever for my friends, so I have 3 brands to compare now. The Mirro, when under pressure, jiggled consistantly, to let you know there was pressure. The Warever model builds pressure and then gives a little burst as it releases slightly. This occurs every 20 seconds or so. With the Presto cooker, the pressure indicator is the blue buttom on top which has 2 lines. The first line indicates "low" pressure, and when you can see two rings there is "high" pressure. I like that you have two settings of pressure. It's easy and quiet. At first I was waiting for the jiggle, but then I got to the part in the book that mentioned the blue button. This cooker is HEAVY!! Some people might have trouble holding it up with one hand. I couldn't pour my food out while scraping to get the last goodness out. I really like the steaming basket. You set a wire trivet in the bottom of the pan and set the steaming basket on the trivet. I did cauliflower and broccoli on low pressure for 2 minutes. I don't know how much I'll use the steaming basket, but it's a nice feature. The first meal I made was sirloin steak, browned first and then cooked with carrots and potatoes in Golden Mushroom soup. I did it for 17 minutes, and it was wonderful! I browned the meat in the pressure cooker first, but I had a lot of meat so it took 3 batches to brown it all. Maybe I wouldn't have had to, but I felt that I should wash the cooker before I added the vegetables as there was cooked meat stuck to the bottom. I have found that the cookbook for pressure cookers is a little light on the time for meats. I do pork chops for 20 minutes, no less. All in all, I think I will be very happy with this cooker. I am looking forward to trying some new recipes as I pretty much do the same meals in my cooker. I paid $39 at a closeout store. READ THE BOOK, even if you're replacing a pressure cooker and think you know it all. Each one is very different.
I bought this to watch TV, so I don't have the auto-off problem. The overall built quality is decent except the really annoying background noise. To minimize the impact of it, you may have to change your position to find a right angle. Because it has no "cups" to cover your ears like many other headphones do, it is easy to fall and hurt your ears.
My experience is exactly as the other reviewer. I used the i.Beat Cebrax FM MP3 player for less than two days and its display quit working. I was able to get a hold of the manufacturer and several phone calls and emails later was told that I needed to return the player and get it replaced. Hopefully the replacement will work!!!
Nothing special about this product. Just working good and fits well. We always need a new battery after 2 years using the phone.
i got this for my mother as a first cam she cant do very techy things but she figured this one out fast was easy to use and understand and works great shipping was fast and the cam still works great
This Cd player is so cool! The locks are really nice
Hoya HMC NDx8 appears reasonably priced compared to its competitors .As an amateur photographer i don't feel any major drawbacks with Hoya and it serves my purpose very well
Wasn't sure if this would be worth the money. Used it to power 4 rooms of home audio ceiling speakers with my computer as the source. Amazing sound, plenty of power. Found things in the music I had never heard before and couldn't stop listening to it. The interface is a bit clunky as others have noted.
I can put up with software problems from a manufacturer, but hardware....give me a break. I just don't know what has happened to the quality at Dlink anymore!! I've had about 10 wireless routers in my lifetime. This one was the worst! Caveat Emptor!!
Sorry to hear some have problems with this unit. I bought mine from a local retail electronics outlet and have had no problems.Everything works as I expected. I put it in the living room with a couple of Jensen speakers and got decent surround sound. It has enough power to make the dog howl (I did that once).I made some mp3s of my favorite cds and it worked just fine. It works well on shuffle, which I use with a 200 songs mp3. The remote works well and is easy to understand, except perhaps for the mp3 search, which of course depends on how you named your songs.The only complaint I have is that the cd changer is quite noisy going from one cd to the next.For the extra cost I would have liked to see the extra two speakers in the box, since it is hard to find a good speaker match for the unit.I also appreciate that it doesn't look like something out a star wars movie, so it doesn't look too bad in the living room.A good bang for the buck.
This product does not work and will play your music with static all the time. Dont waste your money. I am surprised because other Belkin products I have used have been quality.
Prints Clear beautiful letters but after printing 60 pages of documents the printer notified me that I was running low on ink.thats horrible!!it appears you will be spending a great deal of money on cartridges if you use your printer regularly!!not good!!!!my only option is to use my printer wisely so I wont use up unnecessary ink!!blah!!
I've been looking for some quality headphones towork out with for quite a while now. My BoseTriport's have pretty good sound, but they're justtoo bulky to work out in.A friend recommended the Sennheiser CX300's to me.I read a few reviews on them, and saw that there werea few frauds floating around, so I was leery of buyingthem from Amazon.com.So I did my research, went to www.sennheiserusa.com, andlooked for authentic dealers. Target.com was an authenticdealer, so I went for it. I ended up paying $52 for them,but I was guaranteed an authentic pair so it's money well spent.Delivery was fast-- the exact date they said it was goingto come was the exact date they came. About one week afterI clicked "purchase", they hit my doorstep.All in all, The quality of them is amazing, and they block-all- outside sounds. My way of testing this was to blaremy surround sound speakers to the max while wearing them.I didn't hear a thing-- so they certainly get my stamp ofapproval.The only down side to them was that I had a hard timeopening the package. My scissors slipped and I ended upputting a cut in my thumb.
All I wanted were replacements for my 15 year old, blown out stock speakers. I couldn't asked for more with these. Installation was easy, and this sound coming from them, though not audiophile quality, is leagues better than 80% of the stock speakers I've heard on brand new cars. If all you want are replacements, don't hesitate!
I bought this lens pen because the official Nikon lens pen wasn't in stock. Overall, the quality feels a little cheap, but it's really not that bad. The brush works amazingly well. I absolutely love it. My only complaint is the other end that has the cleaning powder on it. I tried it on a small water mark left on my UV filter (after a relative borrowed my D40), and it didn't really affect it. In the end, this brush is a must get for any photographer. I would go for the official Nikon brush unless you're on a budget.
THIS IS ONE GREAT DVD PLAYER!!!This model features a 7-inch LCD screen, a battery that can last up to 2 and a half hours, AC adaptor, car charger, A/V IN AND OUT, and free headphones, all for about $100. I have had mine for seven months now and it still works perfectly!It has a great display. The ONLY problem is that the speakers don't probide sufficient sound in noisy places.
* I own this itemthis is way better than the ipod , way better and if you upgrade to windows player 11 you will have full control over the player making it easy to manage music files no matter howmanny you got ; i have about 1000 songs and some and i never messed up on having dubles or miss-naming the artist making it easy to navigate ex: rammstien, ramstien, ramstinethe only problem i have with it is size its a little too big and since this model of mp3s are somewhat rare ppl will often ask you "hey what is that, is it a bootleg iPod?" aso if your one of the ppl that are technical about 'size dont get this-over all i give this a 5star because its long lasting and almost never freezes
These speakers offer outstanding frequency response and power. Great for music or DVDs.
I've had this battery 11 months. It has seen limited use and I have alternated it with my Canon battery that came with the camera. They have both seen similar use.This battery worked great for the first 2 or 3 months. After that, it severely degraded to the point that now I can only take 10 pictures or so before it needs recharging.In contrast the Canon-supplied battery takes several hundred photos with the same charge and still retains it's charge.This battery is way to unreliable. I've lost several photo opportunities because of it. I'm tossing it and replacing it with one from Canon.
Same as several others: the technical details clearly say this product is a 25-foot length of coax, but what they send is 6 feet. Let the buyer beware. You'll be sending it back.
After two years of owning the icarplay, and not being terribly impressed with it, I am finally giving it up. It has worked terribly in all but the most remote of locations, and it frequently cuts out of one channel of my stereo. But I just found out today that it has RUINED two of my ipods!I replaced my old 30g ipod video about three weeks ago, because my computer stopped recognizing it. It was out of warranty, so i had to buy a brand new one, full price, etc. Then, two days ago, the brand new 80g ipod classic also stopped being recognized by my computer! This was a very unique problem, and it was strange that it had happened twice to me.I took it to the mac store, and the genius desk guy concluded that power surges via the Monster had fried the motherboards of both ipods. Now, this may have been in part due to a problem of my car, I don't know, but I plan on NEVER hooking anything from a cigarette lighter into any electronic that I value.In the end, it would have been not much more money, and ultimately cheaper, to just get a cheap car stereo with a 1/8" audio input, which is what I plan on doing with my new (3rd) ipod. And I will have way better sound quality!This piece of junk is highly NOT recommended. Expensive, poor quality, a pain to use, and possibly dangerous to your ipod.
Works great, easy installation, more affordable than anywhere else, best bang for your buck. Computer runs a great deal faster. Don't worry about computer problems by not buying 'name brand' memory. This works just as well.
Great tv. Makes a very nice monitor as well. Basically a superior tv for a reasonable price.
My first computer was a Commodore with no hard drive. Then I moved up to a Leading Edge computer with a state-of-the-art 10mb hard drive. The fact that now you would have to fish around in your shirt pocket to find a GIG or more of memory is still a marvel to me. I popped it into my palm-size 7.1 megapixel camera a year ago. I have loaded it with stills and videos, and downloaded to my computer probably 100 times, and it keeps on keeping on. Amazing!
These speakers are BAD ASS!!! They hit the lows and the highs and every note in between. They sounded great with my onboard audio but when installed a Creative Labs X-fi ExtremeMusic soundcard it took them over the top. Suggest having a good soundcard for the best sound. But after reading some reviews about product defects, I spent the money for a two year replacement warranty from Best Buy. Just in case they tear up. I hope to be cranking these speakers up for years to come. They sound good to me!!
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.
Got this to get rid of engine noise while radio was on in a 1996 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with an aftermarket stereo system we installed. Connected it to the amplifier in the trunk.....no more noise!!! It's been a few weeks and we are very happy with this product.
I bought this unit with the intention of dubbing some of my VHS and Hi-8 tapes to DVD and have never reliably able to do it with the D-VR600. I think I have wasted a couple dozen DVDs and only successfully dubbed anything several times. I get the cryptic, undocumented message "Can't record. TV system of input video has changed." When I emailed Toshiba for an explanation I received none, but instead was told to unplug the unit for about a minute so the system could reset. Needless to say that did not work.I read in another review that Toshiba said this problem was due to a noisy signal from the tape. But I have had the problem whether dubbing the tapes or recording them from external VCRs, including commercial S-VHS and Hi-8 VCRs. At the same time, using a Canopus ADVC-300 analog to digital converter I am able to load every tape into a computer without it ever dropping a frame. I think the problem is the D-VR600 has a crappy analog to digital converter. (Why do do reviews nowadays only tell about the features that appliances have and not how well they work?)In summary, the D-VR600 was a complete waste of money for recording DVDs. (I was very disappointed, because I have an old Toshiba DVD player that works great.) The bottom line is that I will never buy another Toshiba product (although I am sure other consumer electronic companies are just as bad). And unfortunately in the future I will have to fork over the extra money to buy commercial grade equipment even when it comes to performing simple, routine tasks like recording a DVD.Also, I cannot recommend the Canopus analog to digital converters highly enough. I have tried many analog to digital converters and have always had problems with them dropping frames. But after hundreds of hours of use, my ADVC-300 has yet to drop any frames. And you can adjust the picture too. It's great.
Just picked cheap batteries for a Panasonic phone. They work. What more is there to tell?
I purchased this unit since I travel in the both US and Europe. On a recent trip to Europe, it worked well, even when I was traveling by train and on foot. It located some new restaurants for me in an area that I thought I knew well!
When my son asked for this for his birthday/holiday gift, I was first a little shocked at the cost, so I did my homework and read all of the reviews and talked with others who had used this tablet. Since getting it we are truly amazed at the ease of use, and the cutting edge technology it adds to his artistic talent. Wow!This size is a little big though, so we are still looking for a carrying case for it.
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
I first bought a D-Link 614+ router. After trying to get it work for 2 days with my laptop card adapter and giving up after being told that the router was faulty, I installed Netgear's product and it worked just fine. But I haven't used it long enough to experience the signal dropping problem that a lot of people have complained about.A lot of people in their reviews have complained about technical support. I have in the recent past dealt with support at DLink (based in the US) and Netgear (based in India). I found DLink's support quite bad. I had trouble understanding two of their representatives. The one time I called Netgear's support I got good service.The complaints about Netgear's technical support being in India is in some ways unfair. Sure some of their representatives may be hard to understand. But I have come across many support staff in the US who are even more unintelligible and less knowledgeable. I suppose this is the price of globalization. If American corporations want easy access to consumers all over the world, the flip side is American consumers have to learn to deal not only with Texan English and Ebonics, but also variants of the language from India, China, Philippines, etc.
High quality with great features. Advanced enough to satisfy most photographic needs, but easy to use.
Seriously, this has a terribly grainy picture.I purchased this camcorder at the 'After Thanksgiving Day' sale. I got excited playing with all of the features that it has, and yes, it has a lot of cool features. But then I hooked it up to my TV and saw that it has the 'worst' picture quality I have ever seen in a camcorder. My dad's 15-year-old VHS camcorder has better quality than this. Oh yes, I used the low light settings and the night settings and all of that, but I still ended up with grainy video.If you are considering this camcorder, I highly recommend that you go to a store that has it connected to a television so that you can see the picture quality. The image in the LCD is fine because it's only 2.5". Compare it to other camcorders. If you care at all about the quality of what you are recording, and if you can only afford a camcorder in this price range, consider borrowing someone else's camcorder until you can afford a better one.Am I bitter about this camcorder? Yes. I returned it. I now own a Sony DCR-TRV22. Yes, it cost almost twice as much as the Canon, but it is well worth it! Night and day difference. Much, much better quality, and I can sleep at night now. I was so disappointed with the Canon. So pleased with the Sony.
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.
After Reading tons of review and viewing a lot of sample files, the bottom line was this is the best 2 megapixel camera in terms of picture quality.The price is a bit steep when compared to the other 2 megapixel models but it is well worth the investment.Having used the camera for the last 15 days I dont have any regret in choosing this model.This camera needs a lot of battery power and that is not a surprise since all the digital cameras with a LCD display chews the batteries. Get yourself a good set of recharable AA's. (Make sure that you buy the NiMH rechargables since the older type of rechargable batteries will heat up your camera).
This card is the non-separate partner of my S2IS, fast and great capacity....what else do you want for a SD card?
I bought this Initial DVD player refurbished and I couldn't have asked for a better picture -- much richer and more detailed than almost anything out there. And you can actually listen with the stereo speakers, even in the car. I know portable DVD players are pretty fragile, but this one lasted a good two years, mostly being handled by my five- and 10-year old boys. I'm looking for another.
I consider myself an audiophile, being building and listening to systems for 35 years. I'm also a musician and as several have commented already- these are very nice little speakers. they are not going to fill huge rooms of course but I use it in my master bedroom that's pretty large- about 20x20 and they fill that very nicely with lot's of overhead. Tight bass, great balance- not overdone in the high's. They are very solid and I highly recommend these to anyone- as a secondary set or even primary. Great for Home theater Front L/R's I'd expect but I have some older JBL's for that.....
I was planning buying the Peltor WorkTunes earmuff headphones, but I decided to try these first before I sent away for the Peltors.I can hear the radio clearly while using the riding tractor and weed wacking. I have other uses besides landscaping, so these turned out to be the right ones for me.Sometimes the reception isn't 100%, but I attribute that to the work environment. I would reccomend these if &quot;ear protection&quot; isn't paramount.
There's really too many good things to say about this camera. I myself have sold almost a dozen of these little marvels just by showing people mine! That's how good the picture quality is, and how good it is at taking pictures on Auto Mode.Size: 3.5"x2.3"x1.0". Easy to fit in a pocket/purse/backpack, etc. It's about the size of a pack of cigarettes, or a 1" thick credit card :)ISO Quality: You can get away with a good quality print at ISO400 easily. Anything less will be beautiful. At ISO800, the noise increases and picture quality decreases, but it's still usable (more or less so, depending on your situation).Color Accent: Not as much a gimmick as I once thought. You can get very creative and have beautiful pictures that don't look fake or overprocessed.Auto Focus: Very quick and responsive, with minimal shutter lag. You will get the picture you were shooting, not a picture a second later!Face Detection: Oddly enough, the software was advanced enough to pick up facial recognition on a 12" resin figure I have. It can occasionally not work, and doesn't pick up the faces of animals (it's not intended to, I'm just warning anyone thinking about it), but the feature is very effective.Flash: Much more powerful than I expected. I encourage you to stand at least 4 feet away from your subject before using a flash, or else there will be excessive overexposure. The flash works a good distance away as well, able to light up a whole room. The flash's ability to make skin tone come out with beautiful and natural colors is phenomenal.Video: In good light, the video on this camera competes with dedicated digicams. In low light, there is very noticeable pixelation. In less active scenarios, this won't be a problem, but if you're in low light and there's a lot going on, the compression algorithms will miss some of the detail.Zoom: Amazing. The wide-angle lens is the buying factor for this camera and, if you want wide-angle (28mm) I'm telling you not to hesitate buying this camera. The 3x optical zoom on the far-end is also nice, but obviously nothing abnormal (all cameras this size have about a 3x optical zoom). In good light, the digital zoom works amazingly well. I was able to take a picture of a baby's face from across a living room with no more than one or two endtable lamps, and the picture came out clean and very usable. I also could zoom in on a sign from across the street (40 feet away) and have it completely fit on the screen. Again, the quality was impressive.Image stabilization: What more can be said -- this camera has it, and it works well. If you intend to rely on lower ISOs to avoid grainy pictures (as I do), image stabilization is a must.This camera also supports 4GB video recording, allowing you about 40 minutes of video at the highest resolution setting (640x480). The ability of this camera to handle almost every lighting condition flawlessly on auto is amazing to me. And the ability to manually change any setting (besides shutter speed and aperture -- if there is, I haven't read the manual well enough yet!) helps a lot.I can go on and on about this camera, but you need to try it out for yourself to be a believer. You won't regret this camera.
I recently purchased one of the $99 brown Zunes (which I love, but it was brown) and needed a case. Every case i found locally was overpriced and looked like the cheap ipod cases that i see everywhere at the gym. Then i saw the ToughSkin case and knew that was what i needed. I bought the case and have been very happy with it. First thing, It disguised my brown zune and gave it an industrial black look. Very Cool! Second it gave me the rugged protection i needed. I have dropped it a couple of time and no problems. And Third it made my player stand out from all the ipods i see. People constantly ask me what type of player it is and complement the look. I highly recommend this case!
I got these headphones to use with my Ipod Nano while running. I have been using the Ipod ear phones for over a year and finally got fed up with constantly having to reach up and push them back into my ears.The headphones are great! They are comfortable and sound surprisingly good for the price. What a difference it makes not having to constantly jack with your headphones while running. I havn't had them long so I can not attest to their durability but I will heed the previous reviewers warning about them breaking. They do look like they could easily break if care is not used. But hey they are only $15.
Everyone has already written about the features of this product. I agree with them completely. This is the best point and shoot you could ask for. I just want to warn those of you looking to purchase...I love this camera. I do not regret buying it. I travel all over the world as I currently work on a cruise ship. My old point and shoot was compact and convenient but took horrible low light pictures (low light meaning anything that was not outside). It was stolen so I needed to buy a new one.I am a bit of a tech head and love gadgets. If I had my choice I would have bought the Canon 20D as I have been drooling over it for some time. But, the 20D is not always convenient for going to the beach, etc... So I bought the best point and shoot I could find. This camera is awesome.That being said it also broken now. I only got about a month of use out of it. The problem starts with its size. Sure it fits in your pocket but is definately bulky. Basically what happened is that while it was in my pocket the slide cover slipped up and the telezoom lens tried to go out (this happens everytime you turn it on). It being in my pocket kept it from doing so and now the motor is broken and I have to send it for repair.This was completely my fault as I was a bit careless.I just want to warn those of you who want to be able to put this point in shoot in their pocket... DON'T DO IT!!!! Buy a case!Otherwise, by all means, buy this camera. I love it and can't wait to get it fixed.
Great product. Prior to my purchase of this antenna I was unable to gain a signal on my laptop from the first floor to the opposite side of the house and second floor where my router is located. I'm now able to receive an "excellent" signal rating.
I have had a good experience with Canon -for me they outperforme similar Sonys and Nikons- I received this the S80 as a X-Mass present last Dec'05. The features of the Camera are good but mostly the same as the Canon Model 550 which is cheaper and that we also have. The only cons of the S80 is the size and weight, it's bigger and more expensive than the 550. The S80 is more techy but if you are not a pro like me, the 8 Mega Pixels are not worsted if you are not going to do major crops or large-prints. You could save some money by going with the Canon 550 which I also consider faster than the S80.
I bought this 'cool rio' thinking is was going to be the end to my audio needs. I soon learned it was comparable to the title. It coulnd't handle the everyday use. Like say the backpack of a high school student. It broke within a month and rio wouldnt help me out. I'm not even gonna mention 32 mb of storage, and 64 mb upgrages cost as much as a new unit itself. I got smart and trashed that and got a rio volt. best sound investment ever.
This is NOT a voltage converter, just an adapter! If you have items such as a hair dryer, a laptop power supply, one of those immersion heaters or anything that can be set to work on 220 volts, these plugs are for you.
I bought this portable HD primarily for back-up and because it was backward compatable to older USB connections. I had a problem with it right from the get-go because the device was defective. I can personally say from experience that Acomdata's tech support is the very best. I was able to actually speak to a real person, in this country, in English without being put on hold. Emails were also promptly answered. Ended up sending the unit in and getting it repaired. Works just great and does everything I need. It has some useful utilities to configure it and auto or manual save whatever files or programs you desire.
I personally think that these are the best pair of headphones that you can get for 10 dollars. The sound quality is outstanding, comparing to my Bose headphones that are 10 times the price. The bass is extremely punchy and it has very good noise isolation and construction quality. This is a good buy that I would recommend to any of my friends.
I guess this is what I get for buying a cheap wireless router. The box said it was a 10 minute set-up but 2 days later I could not get the thing to work. I kept getting stuck at the ISP username/password screen. Perhaps it just wasn't capatible with my system or my cable modem. I tried calling customer service but I get annoyed when I'm on hold for too long. I'm sure this is a great product if you know how to get it to work, but this thing was advertised as a kind of plug n' play type device and I'm just not that technically savvy nor do I have the time to trouble shoot this thing.
The device worked pefectly from the moment I connected it. I can't say anything bad about my linksys products or the easy to understand instructions and support.
Not only is this camera the best video camera I've ever used or owned, it is also better than any still camera I own! The photos are virtually perfect, bright and sharp! This camera replaces several generations of SONY and HP and Kodak Digitals I've had, and is the best by far.The videos are fantastic; this camera replaces my SONY Handycam High 8. The mini discs I've used are Maxell and TDK and are fine. (The only annoyance is that the camera gives you a constant reminder to use SONY discs). Maxell and TDK are better buys, right through Amazon. The transfer from the mini's to the full sized DVD is very easy to do on your PC. This is a great camera, but buy it from Amazon is my recommendation; it is a better buy than anywhere else I looked and shopped. I highly recommend this camera.
These are some good speakers. I don't crank my music, so I can't tell you if they're high powered or not in reality. I play jazz 24/7 (jazzandblues.org)! on them, and they sound crisp, clear and great! They're a great bargain, and put out an even greater sound.
The Binoculars are better than expected. I bought them as a gift, which pleased the recipient. Who knows? I might need to put a pair on my Wish List.
I am very happy with these wireless headphones. I have wanted some for a long time.They are a bit large for my head though, but they are very comfortable.I have no trouble with reception or hiss and I get reception anywhere I go in my yard or in my 2000 sq foot home.
el producto llena mis expectativas, llego a tiempo, recomiendo al vendedor, producto de buena calidad. no tengo quejas al respecto.
This was a replacement for a 20 + year old bug light. This model has a very conveniant no tools trap door on the bottom to remove, replace or clean the lamp, thanks for the engineering improvement.
I have no problems with this product in the few times that I have used it so far. In hindsight I would have gotten a step up ring and gotten a 77mm filter as with a UV and the ND filter you get vignetting at wide angle.
Others have commented on all the great features of this camera, so I will just focus on one flaw I noted in recording videos.There is often a slight whine in the sound recorded with videos on this camera. If there is a lot of background noise it isn't too noticable but in quiet settings it can be a bit distracting. The noise is not apparent when playing back on the camera but is noticable when you play the donwloaded video on a computer.Other than that, it is a wonderful camera that I would highly recommend.
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.
These headphones can save a marriage. My husband and I can watch the same movie and I don't have to blast the sound so the neighbors can hear it too! He turns up the volume on his headset. Also, when I want to read in silence and he wants to watch TV we can do that and be in the same room together. We really love them.
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.
This is the second set I bought in the past month. After researching the internet for good quality noise canceling headphones, I decided the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7's were the best value for me.The first set I bought was so impressive to my daughter that she confiscated them, never to be seen again by me. So I had to buy another set for myself and I'm glad I did.I'm no audio expert but these headphones are fabulous. They do cancel out a high percentage of ambient noise and truly enhances music from my ipod. They represent great value for the dollar and the construction appears to be top notch.I haven't compared them to the Bose headphones but I can't see the Bose headphones could be worth 2-3 times as much.I may have to buy a third set if my wife finds out just how good they are.
I purchased this so that I could take it to the picnic table down by the lake and listen to mp3 discs. Works perfectly for this. I'm happy with the sound and operation.
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.
Very good dvd player. The remote could be a little better but over all, it is a good buy.
Speakers are ok, Dual is a good company.BUT, a little irritated because they are listed as 5 1/4" but are really the 4" set. Not just the size of the woofer too but, obviously, the wattage is lower. Expected better from Amazon.
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
All I can say is QUALITY! Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Has plenty of pockets and compartments for your stuff. Pretty durable as well. My laptop fits nice and snug. Double plus because its my favorite colors. And someone always gives positive comments about it. Its worth it and so are you.
I was looking for a decent pair of desktop speakers to provide music and sound output from my computer while working or playing games. I wasn't looking for a 7.1 surround sound setup or a mega-bass thumping subwoofer with a token set of mid-high range speakers to rattle my walls.I found these Bose on a clearance shelf at Target - looked like a customer return - for $59. I couldn't pass them up after hearing the demo (which was obviously using music engineered to make the speakers sound awesome).Unboxing and installing was a cinch - a few cables and poof - we had sound. I use flat EQ settings so I can compare apples to apples.For $100 speakers, I would have expected a digital input but I do get two analog inputs along with a handy headphone output jack under the volume control - this is probably the best feature I didn't expect to use, but use it often if I work late or don't want to disturb anyone in the room I'm in while work.The sound is rich, full, and almost makes up for not having the punchy bass of a 2.1 setup - the stereo sound is wide and natural. The position of the speakers is very critical in making them sound good. I tried a few different positions on my desk - wide apart, close together, on their sides, etc. Placing them on their side is not recommended - they were obviously engineered to be standing up.They have to face you at about 11 and 1, 12 being your screen or laptop, angled in so they intersect near your head.I can't give them five stars because of their value. They sound good but not $100 good given the lack of any other features - this is still a good desktop set and worthy of a positive review.
The Sony DSC-F828 is a great looking camera that has a rock solid feel. Deep rich colors, extremely short shutter lag, and consistently sharp focus. Picture clarity can be a bit grainy in low light situations, nothing unusual for a point-and-shoot digital camera but may have expected better considering the relatively fast Carl Zeiss f2.0. Two features that I've found very useful are the rotating camera body to shoot at waist level and the ability to use both a compact flash card and memory stick at the same time. I can quickly switch from CF to memory stick (and visa versa) and when there's a pause in the action, I can put in a fresh CF card. Would definitely recommend having both CF and memory stick, one having at least 256MB and the other at least 64MB. Battery life is excellent, but I carry a spare anyway. The built-in flash is okay, but an external flash significantly improves picture quality.I considered a DSLR, but the bulkiness, additional cost of the long zoom, inconvenience of carrying and switching lenses, and the risk of getting dust on the imager did not suit the way I would use the camera (family activities, vacation, and some scenery).
Out of the box, easy setup, easy to use, works great
The item is as it was described and works well. The shipment was timely.
I purchased this the Canon PIXMA mp530 in December of 2007. The reviews were positive and I've known people with Canon printers who were happy with them. I have not used the fax feature, but have been using the print, copy, and scanning features. About 3 months into using the printer it kept saying that the magenta ink tank was empty, but when checked it was full. For about a month I was able to open up the printer, take the magenta ink tank out and put it back in temporarily solving the problem, but then that stopped working. If any of the ink tanks are empty or the machine thinks it is empty the printer is rendered useless... forget printing even in black only, copying in black, and even scanning. Had I been aware of this problem I would not have purchased this printer and would warn anyone who does to keep plenty of extra ink on hand, because even if the ink tanks are not empty they may malfuction which will put a stop to use of the printing, copying, and scanning functions. I verified that there is no way around this with Cannon, their response when asking about this was "Unfortunately, the MP530 will not print or copy when one of the ink tanks is empty or there is an ink error. Since copying uses the scanner, this also includes the scanning system." If you contact Canon regarding malfunctioning ink tanks they will replace it but it is a hassle.
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.
This camera performs well. The 10 megapixel quality of the shots allows great detail and clarity. The overall performance is excellent.
The turntable arrived well packaged. Assembly and hook up were straightforward and took a short amount of time. It's easy to operate, my kids can do it. I'm pleased with it so far and have enjoyed dusting off old vinyl.
Great headphones and great quality for the price. I use these for when I'm playing Xbox on my brand new 55-inch HDTV. I'm hearing sounds from the games on these headphones that I never heard from my TV's speakers (which are pretty danged good). There's a very slight background hiss when my head is titled a certain way (affecting the reception) but I have the transmitter placed behind the TV (to keep it out of sight), so I'm sure that if I moved it away from that big electric box, the hiss might disappear.I HIGHLY recommend these wireless headphones.
This sub costs around $150 from most stores. It sounds as good as or better than most subs costing over $500. For our normal listening use, it is much more than needed. I would have gotten the SA-WM250 if it had had the auto turn on feature. There are better subs out there but I have heard none close to this one for the price.
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.
My daughter-in-law is happy that no one else can now see her screen.do re me fa so la ti do.
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.
Good low-end receiver. It took a lot of tweaking to set up the speakers and sound quality but overall a good value for the money. The sound is a little hollow compared to the warm sound of the Kenwood receiver it replaces.
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 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.
I have searched &#34;high and low&#34; for these headphones and was ecstatic when I found them here on Amazon. I spend a lot of time at the local gym and these headphones are perfect for when I am on the treadmill. When my last pair finally bit the dust after several years of abuse I went in search of another pair; when I could not find any in the local stores I tried ear buds (which always fell out) and full sized headphones which were much too hot. I gave them five stars because the do exactly what I want them to do. The sound quality is good, and it works well in the gym. I bought three pair.
i get disconnected at least 3 or 4 times a day using these linksys wireless cards and routers. Do your research and buy something like netgear or dlink.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!Some of the other wireless cards i tested out provided better distance and better network sensing than this card did.
Definitely a nice pair of speakers for those who don't have space for a subwoofer or just want a unique look and great sound. These speakers have very nice bass for their size and the lcd screen and touch buttons are actually pretty useful for listening to music without directly using your PC. I haven't had any problems with unresponsive controls at all, it just takes the right touch/brush movement that you learn within a few hours of actually using the speakers. I only wish they were completely compatible with more music players, so far I haven't been able to get winamp to work with the pause and skip buttons so I've had to resort to windows media player when I want to use those functions.Overall I'd definitely recommend these speakers for anyone willing to shell out the bucks. Based on sound alone, this the best 2.0 system I've owned and it looks good and works flawlessly to boot.
These worked fine as a memory upgrade in my HP PC.It helps reduce disk thrashing resulting from large files being paged out to disk from memory.If you have a laptop, less disk thrashing means longer battery time.You might want to verify the compatibility with one of the memory configuration lists on some of the websites.
As given by &quot;an electronics fan&quot; below, be sure to burn these in for 40-50 hours of use at normal-to-slightly-above-normal volume levels before rendering your final verdict. The tonal qualities change quite a bit in that time. Initially the sounds were &quot;good&quot; to me but a little flat or thin, and I was a bit disappointed. After 40 hours the Senn 280s warm up to a very nice set of headphones. I liked them so much that I had to share the experience with folks at work -- the people that listened were all impressed at the sound, especially considering the price. Bass is tight and thumpy without being boomy. Midtones are clear. Treble is clean and doesn't get harsh at volume levels that I can stand. Sound isolation from the outside world is good -- I'm oblivious to my family and pets when listening :-) and they are comfortable. They pump out a lot of volume -- more at a given volume setting than even the low-end on-ear headphones that I've used. My 1984 vintage Pioneer SX-V300 (~45 watts per channel) receiver drives them as loud as I can stand with the volume set slightly below 1 (out of maximum 10).I recommend them.
I had a gift card with a few bucks left on it, so I trolled around Amazon for something to buy cheap that I knew I didnt care if I liked it or not. so I got this little LCD photo thingie for my daughter. surprise surprise - its nice! has its own little software bit built in so that you can load photos, takes up to 60 photos. the built in software re-sizes the images while maintaining the aspect ratio - 4 starts just for that bit! so many digital picture frames that when you try to load the pictures, you have to size them correctly. this thing does it all by itself, and does it well. nice little menu built in as well, very simple, but good enough. only beef I have, and I dont really care to be honest, is that it tells your the image number while its playing them. ie: 14/60 in the upper right. no big deal. my 4yo daughter loves it. defo buy another, larger one.
So far, this networking kit is working wonderfully (about 3 weeks since purchase). The installation was very straightforward, and the whole thing was up and running within 20 minutes. I would recommend this product for anyone who is looking for an affordable and easy wireless home network system.
I purchased two PMW A230 Portable PA's from Pyle and discovered that they were a bit weak on high frequency response.Low and behold, Pyle solved this in the A850 model by adding a small tweeter.Well, I did a search and found that Pyle made a small tweeter that looked like it would fit into one of the baffle ports on the speaker enclosure.It didn't appear to be a critical mod as the next series up had it's tweeter mounted in the same hole.I was also impressed that the tweeter came with a cross over.Mounting was fairly easy and so was the hook up.I even made sure that the tweeter was phased properly.Pro'sTweeters are made by Pyle and are labeled as such.Very easy to mount and hook up. A little modificationis necessary.Cons: (both units)Very Very Very Very low output.Distorted audio.I plan to find a better tweeter and crossover and start over.Save your money....
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.
This is the best and fastest curler that I have ever had, it takes me 7 minutes to curl all my long hair, it usually take me 25-30 minutes! I have really thick hair and I always have had a hard time curling my hair and only have the curls for 2 hours or less even with hairspray. With this curling iron I am able to have curls for the whole day! I am very happy with this product, I have the 1 1/2 and 1 inch curling irons.
HDD Read error when opened the box.I searched the internet and found it hapened to many others (I made a mistake not searching about the prodcut before purchase).No resolution was suggested.I packed it back and shipped it for refund.
This is a must have. It frees space in the desk and also allows you to move your monitor wherever you want, and in whatever orientation you want.Aside: If your idea is to use this monitor arm to take advantage of the vertical orientation, then be sure to buy an LCD with IPS panel. Definitively do NOT buy an LCD with TN (twisted neumatic) panel as the vertical viewing angle is terrible (and then when you place the monitor in vertical position you have almost none horizontal viewangle).
How many times have you had a kodak moment while your Carl Zeiss'ed Contax is stowed away in the dehumidified lexan box up on the top shelf of your closet? Get a handy point &amp; shoot? But which one? The answer is the Canon Sure Shot Owl (or Prima AF-8 as its known in my neck of the woods). Biggest reason going for it is the SLR sized viewfinder. No squinting down lil' itty-bitty eyeholes.Then there's the AF on a fixed lens. No zoom. A definite plus to save indecision and lens twiddling. Also it comes with 35mm fixed. The desert island lens for most photogs. Lastly quality optics from not the makers of baby bottles at a price which you don't mind if you left the camera at the beach. I love mine.
Good Camera for the Money.. Picture quality excellent. Used camera on recent trio to Florida for Spring Training and colors superb.Still learning the fine points and capabilties of the product. Dealing through Amazon exceptional. Product arrived well within promised time frame.No doubt a Good Deal
Product is easy to set up and install. However - BE FOREWARNED - if there is any issue, the Seagate tech support is, in my opinion, as worthless as any I have seen. A two-hour phone call, unknowledgable / rude / condescending personnel, no follow-up phone calls as promised. I will NOT purchase any other Seagate products.
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.
Both seller (Tiger Direct) and Amazon fail to disclose in the tech summary that these Plasma's have major issue's at altitudes above 5500 feet! Final tally after returning the item:Shipping to me, $171.50Shipping back to Tiger Direct, $251.94Plus I purchased a Samsung 1000watt home theater system that worked for twenty five minutes before it quit, so back in the box for another shipping charge of $21.86. LOL $400.00 and change for nothing! If you read this do yourself a favor and buy locally! It's nice to save a few bucks when it all goes good! But be prepared to loose big if the items are defective! At least locally you can return it with no out of pocket expence.Also Amazon has a sweet rep of being the hardest company to contact via voice, making things even more complicated.. I'll just chalk it up to lessons well learned, and hope I save a few of you the experiance..
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!
I bought this amp and sub combo at a local dept. store for $50. I have a single cab truck and it looked like it would fit. I must say, for the small space, it really does its job. I put it behind the seat and it sounds very nice. It won't blow your friends minds, but for 50 dollars it was well worth it. The amp gets pretty hot at times but I haven't had any problems yet and I've had it for a few weeks. If you have a small space or are just looking for the low end that your standard speakers are missing, then this kit is for you!
I have a Canon Power Shot A 620 digital camera and it is 7.1 mega pixels. This card (SanDisk SDSDH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card)lets me shoot 515 pictures, at best image. I have not tried Video yet, so I can't tell you how much Video, this card will hold (I have a Digital Mini DV recorder I use for that). The speed seems fine to me,and its been 100% reliable so far. I have two 1 GIG cards and that's pretty much all I need for vacations, family shots etc.,
I received a brand new Zen Vision M 30gb player as a gift. The first nine months were fine. However, my screen changed colors and totally disappeared. No one from the company has returned my emails. My wife also purchased a Zen Neeon. It stopped working in less than a year. As far as I am concerned. These products are garbage. As a consumer, I want to buy a product that I can trust. I will never recommend this or any Creative product. Stick to your Ipods. The Ipod is next on my shopping list.
NEGATIVES: From the moment I opened the package, I had a feeling I had been duped. The cartridge still had parts of old labels that had been improperly peeled off. Granted, I know these are not original, but refilled cartridges, this one looked really messed up and dusty.It fit in the printer as it should, however, when the printer went off, it made an awful cranking noise. I thought it was the printer, so I switched to the used cartridge I had just discarded and it worked fine, no noise. I tried again, and noise continued.The quality of the ink itself: the printing was lighter than my discarded cartridge. To give it the benefit of the doubt, I printed several pages (20) to help it self-clean. It got lighter and lighter and added a 2" strip of dark shadow on the middle of the page all the way from the top to the bottom. So, I manually cleaned the green roller underneath it. It improved for the next two copies, then it returned with a vengeance, doubling the width of the stain. The only readable parts were the first four lines of the text on the top, four lines somewhere in the middle and four lines at the bottom.Again, I tested it with my old cartridge and it printed fine, no smudges, no variation on the quality of printed lines. Conclusion: it was not the printer, but a bad quality ink. After 50 pages, the quality never improved. Only got worse. As I really needed to work on the text, I went back to the original and spaced the text so that when it printed, the blanks really represented blanks in the original. That worked, but is that a way or working? What did I expect? For this price, I got exactly what I paid for and it is not even worth the trouble of returning it.POSITIVE: It was well wrapped and removing the plastic strip prior to usage was easy; -- it only required a little tug.
This device is totally useless. Here in Ithaca, NY I receive dozens of channels of purely abstract black and white noise. In addition, I get one fuzzy but watchable channel, FOX, due to the station being 1.3 miles away. And, if I adjust the angle just right, I can sort of make out what's on TBN.Antennaweb conservatively predicts 14 channels recieved from my street address. In contrast, my new Magnavox Mant-400 delivers a total of ONE channel, or 7% of the conservative estimate.It can't even pick up the ABC station that is just 3.5 miles away. All I see I see is black and white noise- not even a glimpse or hint of any recognizable image. And I live on the 4th story of a tower with windows on two walls.I want a refund!
I'll be brief. This is THE book that really got me started in C programming. I have read a couple of other C books before but this one was by far the best one I have read. My recommendation is that you should have some programming knowledge first (any language) before diving into this book, I had PASCAL. Although it's possible to learn from it as a complete newcomer it's probably harder to digest, that really depends on the reader. This book is just about basic C syntax and a couple of data structures, which is good IMHO. Nothing really advanced so you will have to move to another book afterwards if you wish to become well versed in C.
The first set lasted 3 weeks so customer service sent out a new pair. 2 months later (used in an office environment) and the left ear just went out. I used a pair of Bose for several years before replacing them with these so I don't think I'm the cause for the failures. They sound great when working but my experience with these leaves me looking for something else.
I ordered a product in error and was impressed by the prompt and courteous way the order was corrected. This business has a strong sense of dealing fairly and responsibly with consumers. I would seek this company out if I were to buy any other Audio/Visual equipment.
I work from home 8 hours a day and have been looking for a keyboard with built-in touch pad for some time.After a lot of looking I finally decided to go with this Addesso keyboard based on the price and the reviews. Some of the reviews were a little concerning. Talk of dropped keys and other issues. I have personally had no issues with this keyboard and am very happy with it. I now use it as my full time keyboard.If you want to put your feet up and relax while you type, this keyboard could be perfect for you.The keyboard does take some getting used to as it's not a full sized qwerty keybaord, but is comfortable enough to use all day long. I still have a hard time finding the delete key, or fat fingering the small backspace key.The wireless signal works great. The only time I lose key strokes is when my keyboard is under my desk (the receiver is on top of the desk), otherwise it functions perfectly up close, or across the room.The touch pad works well after adjusting the speed of the cursor. I do wish it was more centered on the keyboard, but after a small time I was able to get used to the location.Battery life is exceptional. I use this keyboard 9-10 hours a day and have had it for several weeks without needing to replace the AAA batteries that were included in the package.I am very happy with this purchase.
This book can teach anyone to program in visual basic!To get the most from this book you have to work through it methodically, doing all the exercises. If you have SOME experience of Excel macros, then you will be very tempted to skip the early chapters. Dont!! There are lots of very useful tips hidden in the text.The book goes to a fairly advanced level, but does tend to rush through the advanced topics.As a reference book its not very good, as it is near impossible to find what you are looking for. Many times I have half remembered something and not been able to find it again.But as a teaching aid it is second to none. I am regularly asked to write simple macros for other people. These days I just give them this book and tell them to spend a couple of afternoons working through it!
I'm a writer for a college newspaper. Money isn't something that I can just toss around. However, I needed a micro-cassette recorder for interviews.I saw this one, it was much cheaper than the digital recorders that I was looking at. I tried it as soon as I got home. If you buy this, be sure to pick up a 3pk of micro-cassettes and 2 AA batteries.It has worked pretty well. I don't use the voice activation feature. Making sure to get everything that I need on tape is far to important, so I just record.I really wish that this also had a spot for a plug in microphone. It would really come in handy when trying to get some comments when you are standing in a crowd. A wrist strap would also be nice, so you don't have to worry about dropping this thing.If you can afford a digital recorder, get it. If you can't or aren't going to use it enough to make it worth spending that kind of money, this is a great alternative.
This is the third time I have ordered this product. I would like to have one in each room of my home. This last one, however, was ordered for use as a Christmas gift. It is an outstanding product that you never even touch until the batteries need replacing, and you never worry about having the EXACT correct time.
Excellent earbuds for the price. THey are not real comfortable, don't have the cushion, like my others. But the sound is good. They do fall out of the ear occasionally, but still worth the money!
The headphones cancel out most of the area noise and sound great. They are a pain if you are only using one side. I like the fact they go flat for packing. They work for me.
My player stopped working last night, one month after purchase. I'm very disappointed as I was looking forward to using the player on an upcoming business trip. Instead, I now have the hassle of returning the unit for repair.
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.
My 5th gen ipod's input jack was faulty and I ignored it for years. I noticed my younger brother still used his over the years, though, so I wanted to follow suite and begin using one again. So I figured what better place to buy a refurbished or working ipod.This seller caught my eye because of the price in which this ipod was being sold for. The product description couldn't have been more accurate. Yes, it was scratched pretty much everywhere; but, it plays great thus far and doesnt look to be in such horrific cosmetic condition because of the white hue.I have to admit...I did expect this thing to arrive in early May or Late April. But to my surprise...it actually arrived on the first estimated date!!! From my personal experience, I would highly recommend purchasing from this seller. And who knows....I just might order from them in the near future. Hope this brief review helped some potential buyers out there.Smell ya later
Outstanding product. I purchased the AT-PL120 to transfer LPs to my hard drive and then burn the music onto CDs so I can listen to the old soothing music I like while driving. The AT-PL120 has far more bells and whistles than I need but it has been fun learning more about what a disk jockey does and how it is done. This is an excellent machine.
Wanna know why this product is so cheap? Because it won't work in a couple of months. I just went to watch a movie, and the picture is in black and white ONLY. NO COLOR. I called Apex, and they agreed that it was defective, and now want ME to pay the shipping + handling, in order to send it to them. Apex is going in the trash can, and now I'm off to buy a REAL player.
handy item for price. not a great telescope, but a very useful tool to look at roof shingles, broken tree limbs, bird's nests, etc. Must be stable, but can be carried in a pocket, weighs very little and is very clear. Very good deal.
This is a fun product and the price can't be beat. My teenage daughter loves these as they produce a nice round "boom" sound. Extremely pleased with this purchase.
It gets annoying to not have the F keys working, but after a while you get used to the idea. The keyboard itself is great though. It's pretty quiet typing. I would like my shortcut alt-f4 though when those spammy ads come up.
Choose this for replacing a DVD drive to mount aWD Green 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA III, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZRXin an OPTIPLEX 755. Had 4-5 stars and comparable pricing for its features.It is probably overkill for what I originally wanted (a mount for a HD in a 5.25 bay), but I'm rather happy with it as it leaves room for quick future upgrades. Just installed it yesterday, so this review only covers what I've experience with the installation. I'll try to give an update on how it is working in a few months.The Good:Reasonable price for features.Installation was fairly intuitive and quick (see exceptions below).3.5 drive fit nicely into the drawer case.Ample screws provided. I only needed one to secure the drawer to the bay case.Provided 7-pin SATA cable (but not a 15-pin SATA power cable).No extra software needed.Easy case insert/removal (exception below).LED indication light works - good indication of whether the drive is getting power.Fan seems to work well.The Notables:I was only able to secure the drive with 3 screws - the last hole wasn't aligned right so thescrew would never sit flush with the surface...I just left it out.In an OPTIPLEX 755, you can replace the original plastic face plate over the installed drawer, butthat makes swapping impossible without removing the face plate first.The fan is small, but it is slightly more audible than the large computer's internal fan.Ugh, Keys. I would have preferred a button/switch.Yes, you'll need a screwdriver to swap drives.The Tips:You have to turn the key to 'Lock' for the power to be delivered to the drive. I usually skim directions and look at the diagrams without a problem, but I had to look through the instructions for this. Would be more intuitive if they labeled it 'Lock & Power' or had a separate 'Power On/Off' button.The last two sentences of the instructions say that the HD will automagically appear, as the drawer is passive and does not require a driver. Yes, the computer sees it, but you **CANNOT** see the drive under 'My Computer' until you configure the drive. To do this, right click on 'Computer', click 'Manage', go to 'Storage'>'Disk Management', and setup the drive. I wish StarTech would have pointed that out for those of us that rarely deal with hardware.
Wow! This little light weight jewel goes everywhere with me, and fits all of my i-pods. As I paint, it hangs on a hook on the easel, but has found itself wandering off with friends to sit in the yard. It's not a real volume producer, but plenty loud enough for small gatherings. It seems to be rather frugal on batteries as well, which is a plus (unless it is left on over-night, since there is no glaring light to remind one to turn it off once the ipod has been removed). I would be lost without it because of it's small size!
Received TV and installed. Very bad picture. Not acceptable. Defective.Returned and still do not have replacement. Maybe I should get a refund and buy from a reputable supplier.Ron
It gets me all the channels I need. I live in the foothills of Colorado where reception is not great. I got about a dozen channels, more than I need. I am amazed at how inexpensive it is.
I bought this product on the cool idea that I could log on to any Web site with the use of my fingerprint. It says on the box that this product "should" not be used in corporate networks so already I was feeling suspicious, but since the store I bought it from has a good return policy, I chose to try it out. Well, the product simply does not work if your PC a member of a Windows domain (so "should" as stated above is misleading). Also, as some other reviewers pointed out, if you don't use Internet Explorer (a smart thing if you care about security), then you can't use this product as it is hard-coded to work with IE making this product useless for non-IE users. This is a cool concept gone sour by stupid / stubborn product compatibility policy and bad software design.If you are comfortable using IE and only intend to use it in a home environment, by all means, otherwise, stay away from this product.Thanks for reading my review.-Charlie
The B3000 are far from bookshelf size. I still like them so much that i bought their little brothers the B1000. If you are in the market definately do a test drive in the store. I was able to test these at a local chain to make sure they could handle my outdated Kenwood AR-404. They are many choices when it comes to "bookshelf speakers" these however are not bookshelf weighing in around 15 pounds and around 2 feet tall they do take up some space. So keep that inconsideration when looking. They do produce a great sound with lows. mids and highs.
I ordered/received this 8-Port Gigabit switch by D-Link to connect three PCs (each with Gigabit NICs), one laserjet printer and one digital sender/scanner to the Verizon FIOS router. The switch's speed indicator clearly shows 1 Gbit (green - all three PCs) or 100 Mbps (yellow - router) connectivity; no indicator light means 10 Mbps link (printer and digital sender/scanner). All eight ports are autosensing/autoconfigurable with regards to MDI/MDIX connections, e.g., I did not have to use a crossover cable to connect the router to the switch. Straight out of the box, moved Ethernet cables from the router and older 100 Mbps switch onto the D-Link DGS-2208, plugged in the power adapter and we're up and running at significantly higher speeds. Highly recommended.
I thought this product worked great for the price and it was real easy to set up.
Very disappointed with this camera when shooting in low light conditions. Lots of noise when shoting in ISO200 and above.When shooting indoor, most of the images turns out to be blurr at 1/20.Anti-Vibrations doesn't seems to improve image blurr.But in outdoor lighting, photos taken are impressive!If you don't mind using tripod all the time when shooting indoor, this camera will be fine as it comes with manual control for you to play around with the settings.
The price is excelent for this pruduct but the operation time was poor 1800mAh??? dont think so....compared with the 750mAh.. Almost 400 Shots V.S. 320 with the original battery pack. as you can see there was not a big difference and the mAh is more than the doble. Anyway a dont regret this purchase.
Conventional rabbit ears with aluminum foil worked better! Save your money!
Very good choice to save the files you need to save.I used it to a lot of files i need or want to save with confidence.
This wasn't difficult to assemble but it was hard to bolt it up on the ceiling and put the TV in it. Make sure you reinforce it. Now that it is in place, I like having the TV up and out of the way. I've had this product for over two years and it's very sturdy. If I move, I'm taking it with me.
Don't waste your time w/ the others, like I did. Only order the Cables-To-Go cat.6 through Amazon proper; esp if you're trying to do video or gaming.
Similar to some of the other reviews on Amazon and other places on the net for this TV, I am experiencing the same "yellow-ish" tint on the right borders of the screen. It's getting worse over time and seems to be spreading to the rest of the screen. It's beginning to look like burn-in as a "ghost" image of a DVD menu is lingering on any light colored picture.I purchased mine from Circuit City back in Febryary '06 and luckily bought the extended warranty. Howwever, the optical light engine, a $1400 part by the way, is backordered for about a month and a half from Sony. This is probably due to the fact that so many others are having the same problem. Sony has recently discontinued this model and now have a new one (which now fully supports 1080P).Do yourself a favor, ban Sony products. Their quality, IMHO, has really gone down in the last several years. I won't even start on the whole laptop battery recall fiasco!
This is really not a review since I never received the correct product I ordered from Amazon. This is more of a review of Amazon itself which did not deliver as promised. The item I received was half of a functional unit, I ordered the correct item and received another half of a unit, an oversight Amazon blamed on their supplier. Now I have 2 nonfunctional items, and still have to go to the trouble of returning them to chase down a refund and order the correct item, etc. NOT HAPPY. I have spent my money and time and still have zip. Amazon will definitely not be the first supplier I go to in the future.
Amazing as it seems the threads don't extend far enough to mate with the 12-60. I guess they will eventually bring out one that will. In fairness they never said it would work on the 12-60 but since it works on the 72mm threads on the 11-22 I assumed (bad thing I know) that it would work on any 72mm threaded lens. My mistake.
Bought it on Amazon.com but there was a bad pixel on the screen. Exchanged for another one, still many problems:1. About 4 out of 5 attempts to synchronize with desktop computer failed;2. The record button doesn't work;3. Sometimes cannot turn off or turn on the unit;4. One leg of the battery cover was broken after a few uses.The design is horrible; Product looks very cheap; the built-in camera takes mediocre pictures. However, the screen is bright and vivid, which seems to the only thing impressed me.
I have been using this product for a couple of weeks and I must say it works.Fits my notebook really well, and the edges of the case frame out the shape for added protection.The bumps on the inside provide shock support which gives me peace of mind and I also like the orange outline accents.Would buy again if I had another 15.4 inch notebook.If it fit tighter just a smidgen more I would give every category 5 stars.
Love these headphones!! I have been using them religiously when I run for the past 10+ years. I typically run 6+ miles most days of the week, and one pair will generally last me 6 to 9 months. For the price and quality, I don't mind replacing them that often. The buds stay in my ear, the cord is the perfect length, they're lightweight, and the sound quality is amazing. Highly recommend these to anyone who enjoys music with their high-impact, high-intensity workouts.
Purchased a one year replacement for my new counter top oven. Good idea for a one year warranty.
I needed this item fast. The item was at my door step as soon as 2 days and it was a perfect fit.
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 like nearly everything about this device. The sheet fed scanning feature is a big plus over my previous all in one. The only things I don't like about this printer are the poorly lit screen, and the lack of an audible tone following faxing. The confirmation that you have faxed successfully disappears quickly from the screen, and there is no audible signal to let you know that you have succeded. If your fax fails, a page prints, so I guess it does inform you, but I find myself squinting at the window when faxing to confirm transmission, a bit of an annoyance. Otherwise, it is all good.
&#34;Oh yeah, look at the price of this cable on Amazon, it's super cheap! All HDMI cables are the same, so here goes nothin'!&#34; - Me, a few months ago.I was wrong. I was very, very wrong. I obtained this to lazily sit on my couch and be on my laptop connected to my TV. Maybe it was karma that did this, but now one of my HDMI inputs does not work on my 42&#34; RCA LCD TV. I had to get up off my lazy butt to try and figure out the problem, and it turns out none of my other HDMI cables work in that port after using the Link Depot cable in that port.I threw the cable away. It was just not worth it to send it back. Also, I'm lazy, remember?
Picked up the scope today. Unpacked it this afternoon, looked through it tonight with the 25mm eyepiece and got a great view of Saturn. The kids were amazed and we spent an hour taking turns looking at Saturn. Now, Saturn looks nothing like the Hubble telescope pictures. But I fully realize that I didn't buy the Hubble telescope. This is a 4 inch mirror and I have a lot of light pollution where I live. Saturn was not visible to the naked eye tonight but I found it with the help a sky scout that I have. (I didn't have a chance to set up the GOTO function of the scope yet).For the price (I paid 350 at a B&M; place) this is one heck of a telescope. I can't wait to pick up some extra eyepieces and a camera attachment. I'll be sure to post some photos of what I see when I get a chance.
I recive this product on time, great service, the quality is exellence, the sound is great,one think is you have to adapt the earbuds cover with the size of your ear, the price is exellece for the quality of the product, I recomend this product 100%.
I read alot of bad reviews on this product but decided to buy them anyway because the price was right ($$$$ used). I don't know what the complaints are about. These are really good sounding headphones & they do block out a major portion of the noise around you. I use headphones to listen to music while I mow the grass. Normally I have to play the music very loud (bad for your ears) to be able to hear it over the mower. The headphones sound good without noise cancel on. When I turn on the noise reduction the music simply gets louder & clearer. Nothing else. No other sound. Just clear music. I am now able to mow away with my music at half the volume (makes me look forward to mowing the grass almost). With the music off & the noise reduction on all I hear is a very quiet slight hiss but I don't know why you would wear them without music playing anyway. I didn't find them uncomfortable on my ears. The headband is a bit odd looking but I think everone looks kinda funny with headphones on so no big deal to me. The headband seems sturdy enough for the price. I don't see it breaking unless you abuse it.I don't know how these compare to the really expensive headphones but personally I don't wear headphones for listening to music in my home. I listen through my speakers. These are a great buy (I would pay full price for them). Music quality is good & they cancel alot of the background noise as they are supposed to. Best $$$ bucks I have spent in awhile.
I purchased this camera back in July 2007 and have had it for about 2 months now. The previous camera I used was a Sony DSC-W5. I was looking for a camera with a zoom greater than 3x and an image stablizer. I reviewed and tested several cameras and finally decided on the DMC-FZ8K.I am very happy with the camera. It takes great pictures, especially outdoors, and the 12x zoom is fantastic. I've had a few problems with indoor pictures being a little blurry but no more so than the Sony I had. The problem seems to be worse when the room is dark and the flash isn't used.A few weeks ago my son & I went caving. I took the camera and took about 50+ pictures. In spite of the pitch-black darkness the pictures turn out quiet good.The videos are great--much better than those I took with the Sony W5. The bad thing is that they are .MOV and can't be read directly into Movie Maker without converting. A 2gig memory chip will hold about 20-25 minutes of video.
I spent a whole week reading review after review of this keyboard combo. One bad review after another then i came across one that just made me think. It said do not install the software disk just down load the new software from logitech. I read that and read it again. I decided i wanted to go bluetooth finally so I got the combo. I went straight to the website down loaded the software and installed it. i have not had one problem yet with this keyboard or mouse yet. I am not sure if its the software and firmware upgrade that came soon as i installed the soft ware but I think that so many early adopters of this keyboard set up gave it a bad rap. I am sure that it was bad to start but do not let all the bad reviews scare you off so many of them are from long ago and I ams sure that logitech as fixed the issues now.
These headphones are very well made. They take a single AAA battery that is easily replaceable. I used them on a 2.5 hour flight and they worked great. They almost completely eliminated engine noise as well as other background noises. You will really notice how well they work when you take them off after having them on for awhile. The noise after you remove them is almost deafening, so be careful. Your ears get used to the lack of sound and become more sensitive to all noises.They are very comfortable and the sound quality is excellent. The fit is adequate to keep out noises, but not too tight around the head. The ear pieces are fully adjustable. Lows are excellent and highs are crisp and clear. It comes with all of the adaptors that you should need as well as a very sturdy case that is big enough to hold your iPod as well. I have the "Touch" and it fits into the case easily. The cord is detachable, so you can use it for noise reduction alone if you want.
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 bought this case for my iPhone after a different acrylic case wasn't cutting it. I have had nothing but good use out of this one. The material and craftsmanship are really nice, it fits the phone perfectly, and it looks really professional.Some nice benefits I've noticed are:Its very easy to use one hand to take out or put away the phone.The nice Velcro latch holds the phone securely but also makes it quick to retrieve.The belt clip is very well made, holds to your belt nice and tight (doesn't shift around), and seems as though it won't bend or break easily (my biggest problem with cell phone holsters throughout time).It has access on all sides to the earphone jack so you can talk or listen to music without having to hold it.And a feature that I'm not sure was done intentionally but something I've discovered over use, if you align the phone to have the volume buttons facing up, you can actually touch the leather cover over the buttons and the phone will feel it and adjust up or down depeding where on the leather you push (this takes a little practice to figure out where to push to adjust the volume, but is much quicker and easier than opening the Velcro flap).Overall this is probably the best phone holster I've ever owned, period.
This is one of the best earbud I have ever heard. Very well made, well packaged, and well presented. Impressive on all of its marketing material.The sound quality is great on mid high, mid, mid low, and low. The bass is a killer for bass heads. Sound stage positioning is good. Fast. but the space is not wide. The bass quantity is great, but the quality is still off compare to Shure E530 and IE8, but well, they are much more expensive than this one. It is a honor for me even compare this Monster Turbine with Shure E530 and Sennheiser IE8.Anyway, if you budget is around here, and you want to know how IE8 sound, this is the best earbud for you. There is no comparison to this earbud at this price range. This is the best.If you do read chinese, here is my Chinese review:[...]
I was a little concerned that this case would look too big but now that I'm using it, I think it looks just fine. It compliments my DSC-H5 and has enough storage for batteries, lenses, etc.
Took this with me on a 4 week trip and it worked flawlessly. My goal was to back up the SD Cards from my two cameras every day. I brought a USB SD Card reader and plugged it in and then put the cards in there. Backup was very fast.Pros-Very Small-Great battery life-Fast backups-Affordable (if you get it for $100 or less)Cons-Only 20 GBS-Can't automate incremental backups. Must backup entire card or select files manually-Can't view images (but what do you expect at that price) so it's hard to confirm success
Great value, paid 719.00, much better than phillips for which I paid 999.00. Easy setup, Amazon delivery sevice great.
Most netbooks come with a mere 1Gb of RAM and can only be upgraded to 2Gb via their single memory slot. This RAM provides a simple upgrade solution for netbooks or notebooks needing extra memory.
I thought maybe these would be a good to have in the camera bag, but they are not really doing what I thought they would. First, they are plastic, and do not grip the filter. Second, there is no way they will ever span a 58mm filter without snapping in half.Save your money, and use a rubber jar opener pad from the kitchen supply store.
Item is just as described and seems to be very sturdy. I bought this for use in the garage and this fit the bill.
There are three images for the product whenI ordered and as I type this review: two picture a unit with long antennas and the last, if you click to it, shows a unit with short antennas. I received the short antenna unit, which has poorer signal than a single-antenna unit I was trying to replace.Additionally: the software included with this unit, while it does support Windows Vista, has not been optimized and still includes a (mandatory) very poor interface designed to run on top of the Windows XP wifi settings.Overall, I would not recommend this unit to anyone.
I haven't used this in enough different circumstances to know everything about it. I wanted a small basic camera to replace the one that just died on my last vacation. So far it has been fine. The pause between pushing the button and taking the photo makes me crazy, but every digital I have used is that way. I like that the power button is separate from the others, which was not the case with my last camera. There is no view finder, just the screen. That took a little getting used to, but it makes perfect sense. I really like the size of the camera and the size of the screen.
The only thing I'm wary of when I'm buying internal hard drives is that they tend to get bigger and cheaper the more time goes on. (2 years ago, having 200 gigs was pretty expensive, and now, we're in the terrabyte age!) Well, it's even worse with external ones, since they're more expensive.But with this baby, I can plug in any size I want without feeling ripped off a year later! You can put any internal 3.5" hard drive right in there!I have yet to try to overwork it yet - I use it just for backups every 2 weeks. And, I have yet to encounter any problems!
I have had this machine more than 10 years. It is getting harder to find the tape. But when found, it works great and the tape looks wonderful when used.
I have bought several Olympus digital cameras over the past 6 years and have been pleased with the XD picture card which is required to take digital pictures. I started out small but have recently graduated to the 512 MB card which I recently purchased. I am just snapping away with this card; it allows me to take up to 350 pictures. As my titled states, I am tickled pink.
The TuneFlex fit perfectly into my car and securely holds my 30G iPod in place. I am satisfied with the product and got a great deal on it on Amazon.
Perfect speaker wire for most applications. I purchased along with some speakers and a reciever which saved me a trip to the hardware store.
After taking out a third mortgage and selling the last of our children, I was finally able to afford this cable. The entire family was gathered around in the living room as I was getting in position to plug the cable in. I think grandma almost fainted from the excitement. As soon as the first strains of the Miley Cyrus "See You Again" MP3 came pouring out of the speakers, Dad's shirt disintegrated and the cat burst into flames. This cable is truly amazing! I even tried one of those "loud" cd's with all the distortion, and if you would believe it, this cable has singlehandedly ended the loudness war! The music sounded as if it had gone back in time to the production/mastering and all the levels had been turned down!!If we could only get these cables used in the UN's translation equipment, I have no doubt that world peace is just around the corner.
I thought I made a good purchase. i didn't want a real expensive camcorder and this one had everything I wanted. However 13 months after i bought it the LCD viewfinder stopped working. Every other function worked except the only thing I could record was black. Plus the camera won't be repaired until after Christmas. If you choose to buy this camrea beware and buy an optional warranty because you will be repairing it.This is the last Canon product I'll ever purchase!
I bought these to replace some v-moda ear buds that I had managed to crush in a move. The bass is really amazing. You can actually feel your eardrum shake like in a club. The only weird thing is it throws you off a bit with that sound quality when you don't feel the sound in your chest. It sounds great. The only problem is that the volume isn't balanced from left to right. Mine are actually louder in the left earpiece than in the right. I even switched ears to make sure that it wasn't just a bad ear, but it was the ear buds. Hopefully this is just a defect in this one set and not a reoccurring problem with other products of the same model. They are sturdy and I am very happy with them in every way, except for the lack of balance.
Got it in Japan forn (price). Very rarely can you find anything cheaper here than in the US. Wonder why? My biggest problem is I expect it to fail soon after reading reviews and experiencing the horrid Handspring website. But frankly, though it is small and slim, the thing looks and feels cheap and fragile. The flimsy aluminum lid and plastic hinge are destined to break. To attach Springboard you remove this flimsy thing and it is no longer slim. THe lid will not fold back out of the way when you open it. If I had to pay the over (...)price some people pay, I'd be very disgusted. SHould have checked the reports of crashes before buying, even at this low price. They must be desperate--losing business?
this is a marvelous product. I bought my camera knowing that I would get this case. They cost equal amounts of money. it is a perfect fit for this camera, easy to use, and all of the camera features are controlable through the case.if I had to complain, it would be about the flimsy flash diffuser. but this case and camera are for know-nothing bozos like me, so it really doesn't make much of a difference.I was going to get the optional weights for trimming, but they aren't needed. it is close enough for an amateur.
The Manufacturers of Easy Set pools will not warn you about there products but I will... I own an 18 foot round one that was incredible difficult to set up the first season. It must be perfectly level or you'll lose the water. If your ground is off by a little you will have trouble. The pool pump is substandard and the filter and pump will not keep the pool clean nor will you be able to vacuum the bottom with it. The units are too small and under powered. Buying bigger pumps and filters is an option but don't but theirs as they are poor quality ad will not keep the pool clean. The ladder is very weak and not made for adults even though they show adults in the pool I guess they are dropped in by helicopter. After the first season, I carefully cleaned and dried the pool and stored it in its original box in a cool dry place. This season we discovered everywhere the liner was folded it is leaking (over 10 leaks so far and It's been filling and leaking for 2 days. The bubble ring has a hole in it and I have already used up the patch kit they sent with the pool. This is a pool made to use one season and throw away. Consider a better one made by a company who cares... they don't. There are almost 300 consumer complaints on the BBB in California against Intex and the retailers love them because the box says "any problems do not return the pool to the store"...but beware after 90 days you are out of luck. Do not buy these pools unless you want heartache and you have a desire to torture yourself.
The overall of this equipment is very good. It offers both possibilities to use it just as DVD player with standard featuresand very good quality, and as CD player with very good quality of sound. The negative point in my opinion is that the front control is very poor. Just have four function buttons (Power,Play, Stop, Eject, no Forward, no Rewind, no function Menu, etc)
This item was exactly the same as the old part and it does the same function. Quick ship, well wrapped.
I'm pleased with the product. It's hard to find a good audio receiver/Amplifier as the market is dominated with Home Entertainment Systems. The sound quality is excellent for a such a reasonably priced receiver.
This thing is a couch potato's main dream come through.
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!
I purchased this television for my kitchen. I wanted a television that would blend in nicely with stainless steel appliances and not take up too much counter space. I've received many compliments about the television. The picture is great and the price, even better. I checked with Best Buy, Circuit City, and Gramaphone, before choosing Amazon.com, which had the best price.
I'm not an avid gamer but every now and then i will buy a game i like.I purchased Need For Speed Most Wanted, and on my X600 SE 256mb card it could not handle full resolution without being choppy. I wanted a better card but didn't want to buy a high end card for say $500. I had settled on the X1600XT as Dell recommended it for my machine. However after researching online for a few hours and speaking to the guy at best buy, i purchased this card for $179. I have to say i am well impressed with it. I can play Most Wanted on full resolution and full graphics on my 24" LCD Monitor. It looks awesome. I also brought Half Life 2 which is also full graphics and resolution and no choppyness whatsoever. It was well worth the money. The only problem i had was that after installing the card the plug from my power supply was very short and it would not reach the graphics card. Luckily i had a small power supply extension from an old machine. I put that on and it reached ok.I am running the card on a Dell E510, P4 D930 Dual Core 3.0GHZ. 2GB Ram.This is a great card for the price definately worth it if you don't want to spend to much on a card but have excellent graphics.
I have an older tv so needed the antenna..my son bought this big fancy expensive one with buttons and stuff..you had to keep monkeying with it because it would always lose it's signal..so I bought this one..and it works great..great picture no messing with the signal, doesn't take a college degree to install it....I would buy another one again if I needed it and for the money excellent value!!!
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.
The 205 / 305 are about $50-$70 more than this but if you can afford to swing it, here is why you should buy those instead...The 101 is identical except that is uses 2 AAA's instead of having an internal rechargeable battery.I bought the 201 when it first came out (~7 years ago) It was head and shoulders above the Timex product with the remote arm pod and I would have rated it 5 stars back then because it was the best of it's kind. I even used it to go geocaching.The problem is, I have to strongly recommend against anyone buying it today - I was "lucky" to have lost this kayaking a couple of years ago at which point I upgraded to the 305. It is SOOOOO much better that I have to now rate the 201 as one star in comparison. The 205 is the same but without heart rate.First, the 101/201 have a very unusual shape. The 205/305 is a bulky watch but the looong 201 prevented you from wearing gloves - a real problem when skiing, cycling, etc.Second - and more importantly, the 205/305 have the SIRF Star III Chipset which means it can lock on and hold the lock better.Imagine if you will - you're all ready to run and pumped up - whoops, you now have to wait an extra few minutes to lock your position, otherwise it cannot tell you your speed, location, etc.My old 201 locked on far faster than my running partner's Timex (He had to hang it on a tree while he was getting ready since it often took 5 minutes or more to lock.) the 305 can lock in 5-10 seconds most days while the 201 would lock in ~2 minutes *most* of the time but occasionally would take up to 5 minutes. If you were ~100 miles away from your prior location, the 201 would take up to 10 minutes to get a new lock. ARRRGGGGHH.Also the 201 would lose lock all the time when running in even moderate tree cover or heavy clouds. With the 305 I can even get a lock in my house most of the time.Finally, the 101/201 cannot lock IF YOU ARE MOVING! The 305 can lock even if you're riding a bicycle. I think I've even gotten a lock while driving.Yes the 205 and 305 cost more but with the huge difference in functionality I find it astonishing that Garmin would continue to sell the 201 given how much better the 205 and 305 are.p.s. Don't bother with the 405. Interesting concept but not practical. Read the reviews.I use mine for cycling and running, the direct link to see your workouts mapped on GOOGLE EARTH is FANTASTIC!!!! (the included software is far more stable than the junk Polar included with their HRM's.Heart rate strap with replaceable battery is coded and comfortable. It's better in my opinion than the Polar products (of which I've owned three)I'd avoid the 405 unless you really want to use this watch as a normal day to day wristwatch (check out the 405 reviews)My only complaint is that it's easy to leave it on and run the battery down - which is a bummer if you're just about to work out. I wish there was an "auto off" feature which would shut it down if it detects no movement or heart rate within an hour or so. Fortunately, with Li-Ion batteries, as little as a 10 minute charge gives you enough juice for a 90 minute run.If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know!
I do a lot of presentations that have videos and recorded speech in them. I needed a small portable speaker set that would work, and these are great. The price, size, and clarity are hard to beat. I was impressed.
When I installed these speakers in my car, the high tones coming out of the tweeters were amazing. It works so well with low-freq speakers that everyone said the same two things: "WOW!!!" and "Can I get a ride in your car?".Really great speakers.
This mask allows superimposition of two pictures for effects like placing my daughter's face in the center of a sunflower or on a dollar bill. The amusement is worth the cost. It performs the equivalent of cutting and pasting two images together, provided the shape is a circle. Fun to use.
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.
you need to know a couple of things to make this baby work perfectly:#1 Read the first review that tells you how to put it in INTERNATIONAL MODE.#2 Tune your radio/xmitter/all four presets to 87.9#3 turn your ipod or mp3 device down to about 75% volume#4 crank your stereo up as loud as you wantI noticed that having the ipod at fractional volume instead of full blast cuts out the static blips you could hear from some low pitches. Great product, I almost bought it at Target for $40 :x
I bought this calculator for my son. He studies engineering. He says it is one of the best calculators that an engineer can have. Totally recommended
I purchased this privacy filter a little over a month ago. Works well, I am pleased with it.The screen is easy to put on the monitor (19" HP flat screen - not a wide screen). It comes with small, clear, self-adhesive, stick on tabs. Just put the tabs on your monitor frame to hold the screen in place. The filter, itself, is frameless. It doesn't slip out from the tabs, yet, it is removable. The screen is reversible, two-sided (matte or glossy). You can use either side. It does a good job of blackening out the contents on the monitor if you are viewing from a side angle. One must be directly in front to see the monitor clearly.I did have to turn my monitor a few times to see what gave me the best privacy angle. Once I found that spot, all went smooth. Though a bit pricey, I am pleased with the results and have no buyer's remorse.
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've seen this camera all over the place. Frankly, I've been very disappointed with it. While it is fairly easy to use, the picture quality is very poor - even with high resolution. Quality is extremely sensitive to light conditions and you can always count on a blurly picture if you use the zoom.
Very surprised how fast I received this. Can't wait to get out and try it out! Thanks to all the others writing reviews on this. Really helped me out.
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 am using it for my Directv Sat receiver and it works perfectly. I can now order movies without going online or calling Directv. Easy to install, took me about 5 minutes.
I have been involved with Personal Computers since 1994. I'm currently working in the IT department for a Southern California School District. This router made me question the last ten years of my life and my career choice.The current Wireless Home Networking boom is due to Ease of Set-Up. The average user, armed only with an instruction booklet, can (generally) have one up and running within 15 - 30 minutes after the necessary hardware has been installed in the client workstations.The Netgear MR814v2 is a huge monkey wrench in the works. After cabling the router and powering up I was able to log into it with no problem. After that I was never able to gain access again without re-booting the router.After 30 minutes of operation I had lost both wireless &amp; wired connectivity. Unable to log onto the router I had to hard reset the device three times before I was able to log in again.I spent over an hour on the phone with Netgear's so-called Customer Support before I was able to log into the router a third and final time.Companies need to stop outsourcing tech support to India. I always cringe when read to in a heavy Indian accent. The lady I spoke with was polite enough but, did not digress from her script one iota.After my third loss of connectivity and another call to India, I was told that the router was bad. I returned the router to Frys and with more than a little trepidation and picked up a replacement.The second router failed within 20 minutes of setting it up.I have sinced purchased a D-Link DI-514. That was up and running in 10 minutes.Avoid this router like the Plague. There are better options out there.
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 have used this screen cleaner on my Samsung wide-screen TV, and on my 15 inch Dell Laptop. In both cases it worked to perfection, leaving a clean, polished surface. The micro-fiber cloth (included) leaves a perfect finish, streak free, and lint free. FIVE STARS for this excellent product.
This AV was the perfect partner for the Yamaha home theater speakers we also purchased. As a small home theater sound system for my in-laws this works perfectly. Sounds great, not difficult to use. They love it.
Bought on Amazon , 3 1/2 c notes cheaper than in store also would have taken longer to get through hardware chain . Had a martin garage door and my Liftmaster 3800 installed by Door installer . Vary happy with opener and door . first time I ever parked in my own garage ! Amazon hooked us up with Sandford and son for opener , and bought door through Home Depot . Opener was here long before door . Also car stays cleaner and warmer and sure it will be cooler in summer . One Happy Woman
I bought this camera last Saturday 12/2/06 and i'm very satisfied with it, didn't buy it from Amazon tough, I had a better deal at Walmart for $317 =)Very easy to use and great features!!(so beginners shouldn't have much trouble with it)
Monster is giving away 50 free pairs of these to Amazon customers. In return they request honest feedback on their headphones. (sounds like a good deal to me) I took the offer and was happy review these headphones.I compared them to some Shure SE110, Sennheiser PX 200 both which are about half the price of the Monster Turbine's (but that's all I have around the house to compare.)The Turbines came with 3 mushroom type ear pieces and two tree type ear pieces. I settled on the mushrooms because the tree went in alittle too much for my taste. But they all fit alright. Mushrooms I chose actually create a suction effect when I put them in my ear. (I don't know if they are supposed to do this but fit good) I wish these were a bit thicker, they are pretty thin and wonder how long they will last.I have a iPod Touch with mostly high bit rate mp3's and listened seriously after about two days, the sound does improve after a few hours. They sounded really "messy" the first few songs, but that goes away after alittle bit. (same thing happened with my Sennheisers)After about a week i decided to have my test and let me tell you these headphones sound great. The bass had a nice deep feel to them but the sounds were still sharp and tight. You will have to work on how they sit in your year or they will sound muddled. At mid volumes the Shure's sounded as good if not "clearer" than the Turbines but at about the 80% volume level and up the Turbines stayed sharp throughout. What's great about these is they sound good on hip-hop, jazz, rock, electronic ... I tried them on movies and you know the big earthshaking sound before a climactic scene? Well you can feel that with these. After a few days of tested it was obvious these sounded better than the Shures, I just wish I had access to an equal level set from them to test against. But I am not saying the Turbines are mind blowing, I wish it had more of a hard hitting bass.One thing I noticed about the Shure's that I wish Monster incorporated are the thicker cords. The Turbine's have "regular" thickness cords (like the white ipod ear buds) Whereas the Shur's cables are about as thick as the usb/ipod cable my touch came with. You would think for an audio cable company these would be more sturdy.All in all I am very happy with the headphones but I guess this isn't a truly fair review because I didn't actually pay for them. If you an audiophile there are mixed reviews online from experts on these. But if you are like me and just a normal listener these will blow your mind. Are they worth $150, I am not sure about that. If I were spending that money on headphones you will be sure I listen to a couple first. Cheers.
bought these and others like them before. they last for as long as similar types. the best feature is the "ear hook" hook, which does not hinder movement when worn under a bennie or in a helmet. also good for construction, if you're going to ruin your hearing you might as well do it to music you like. rather than loud irritating noise.
As I have a very small wang, I needed this cable to boost my mojo with the ladies and it worked.
Easy to install and gets good reception of HDTV off air 30 mile range signal
always had good luch with canon and the tradition continues. Great all in one at a great price
This product was a return from another customer. The packaging was torn and in disarray. I think Amazon should have a better quality control system and should inspect all returns. They did however allow me to return the item at their expense and sent me a new one which was in mint condition.
Bought 2 of these because they were so cheap, but neither worked. Not worth returning them. Guess it's true, you get what you pay for!
This is a fabulous unit. We've had 3 of them installed, but we have found out that it has some limitations. First of all, you can't have tapered drums OR reverse wound drums--you have to have 4"-6" cable drums that run along the backside of the wall. And since the unit rests on the torsion bar, the bar must be 1" and have a minumum of 8" between the side of the garage wall and the end of the torsion bar. Plus you need at least 3" between the ceiling and the center of the torsion bar. If you don't have these specifications, then you might be better off with a typical garage door opener with a rail system.The openers run so smooth and quiet. We just love them.
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.
I've had this camera for over a year now and I still love it. Its a great everyday camera and takes beautiful, crisp pictures under good lighting. However, as a frequent concert-goer I'm not so pleased because it sucks at taking good long-distance shots at night. Its not the perfect camera for club or theater settings. Other than that though, I love it. The videos come out really good too, both sound and picture. The size is also very convenient. It fits in my pocket or small clutch. Overall, for $200, it was a great purchase.
I just got my wireless Sennheiser headphones that I ordered as "NEW". They came with hair all over the ear pads as well as all over the box. Looked like a dog shed all over it. Never tested it out because I was repulsed.
This is an awesome camera. If you want a good digital camera for an even better price, this is the camera for you. It takes great pictures. It hardly ever needs to be charged thanks to the lithium battery and it is really easy to use. Nikon is a great brand for cameras and you cannot beat the price for this camera!
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.
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 absolutely loved my Z22 ! But today, after owning it for less than a year, the unit just died on me - can't turn it on and it won't start up when I plug it into my computer. It just dropped dead with no apparent cause. Nothing had happened to it - it hadn't been dropped - it wasn't exposed to extreme temperatures. I had just entered some info, and ten minutes later when I went to turn it on, it would not start up.I've lost a good friend.
As many other reviews mentioned this product is absolutely useless if you live in an urban area. You will never find a free channel. Plus the installation is very complicated and the interface for changing channels is far to complex to use in a moving vehicle. Bottom line, cute but useless. Save your time and just throw your 35 bucks down the nearest sewer.
I've had the f2304 for a little over 3 years now, and I find its quality still in step with even the latest Dell and Apple Cinema monitors.At one point (about a year after I purchased it) I thought there might be a defect in that the monitor was emitting a humming noise. I contacted the HP support center and they overnighted a new one. I noticed the one they shipped had a loose swivel stand (which another amazon reviewer mentioned) and the screen was smudged in some places, so it was more than likely refurbished. By chance I figured out the humming noise was coming from the volume on my monitor being turned up to 100 (doh!), so I sent the refurbished unit back and kept my original, which does not suffer from the loose swivel problem.The only complaint I can think of is that when the screen is completely black, there is a subtle glow that emanates behind it, so it never seems completely black. This is more noticeable when watching a movie, than say, when looking at the black Windows Vista taskbar.Watching High-Definition movies on this monitor is stunning. The sound quality is very good and there are plenty of connections in the back to hook up extra components. Used as a computer monitor, it's nothing short of stellar.If you can still find one of these, don't think twice, buy it.
IT IS AMAZING it works great with my PSP 1000 you have to have custom firmware and a homebrew application called piKey to use it on psp and it will only work on the orginal PHAT psp model 1000/100X. and it works great on my Dell Axim x51v! amazing item i have no problem with anything if your looking for a keyboard for your pda or PSP 1000 buy this its amazing
Like other reviews, the swivel points for the ear cups are plastic and will eventually break. Mine did. Buyer's remorse scale: 9.5 (10 being worst)Don't waste your money!
This is single conductor wire in case you were planning to use it as speaker wire.I measured this wire with a digital micrometer. It has average diameter of about 0.106".Here are AWG wire diameters from Wikipedia:8 AWG 0.1285"9 AWG 0.1144"10 AWG 0.1019"So this wire falls between 9 and 10 AWG. Calling it 8 AWG may be misrepresentation.Wire is flexible multistrand with thick transparent red insulation which tends to magnify the wire's apparent diameter.If single strand 10 AWG meets your needs this wire should work. Just ignore the 8 AWG marking on the insulation. It just ain't so.I think one star is appropriate for a product that isn't what it is claimed to be.
Simple , easy, elegent tooo use.I had the setup completed in less than 20 minutes for installation on a desktop and laptop and works like a charm.. never had a dropped connection..i am still to check the range of the router.
I love this camera. It's the best digital camera I ever had. Canon products are the best. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants some serious headphones for not too much money.The headphone lives up to its marketed quality, which is to reproduce the sound very naturally across the entire range. These headphones will allow you to hear details that you will not hear with the EH150 or EH250. You will also get rich and full bass that does not overwhelm the rest of the sound. If you want to make it thunderous, just pull up the EQ. These headphones are very responsive.I never liked the design too much but you can get used to it. If you have a big head they will feel tight at first; all you have to do there is to take them off your head and pull them apart every hour or so. Eventually they loosen up.Remember that you cannot use this in a library or in other quiet spaces. If there is no background noise, people will hear your music even if you play it softly.
VERY GOOD VALUE,DOES WHAT I WANTAND LOOKED JUST LIKE PICTURED,SHIPPEDVERT FAST.I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND THISPRODUCT,YOU GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH.
Product was high quality and more than I expected. Very good with IPOD video. Would buy another if needed
Not much to say except that- it works- 4 gb is great capacity- it's v. compact- it looks cute
For {the money}, this camera is definitly worth it. I find it very easy to use and the pictures look great. I have taken pictures indoors, outdoors, in dim lights, etc and they have all turned out great looking. This camera does eat up batteries quickly, rechargable batteries are a must for this camera. I have nothing bad to say about this camera. I searched for a long time, asked alot of questions, and read alot of reviews on the net about this camera and I'm glad that I purchased it. If you are looking for a good digital camera and you budget is just under two hundred dollars I don't think you will be disappointed with this camera.
I was really amazed by the price at first and I had high expectations when I bought it. But, when I actually tested it on my camcorder it did not actually make a whole lot of difference compared to a shot without the filter. And it was a bright sunny day. I thought it would bring the colors to a better contrast or better-looking but all it did on the camcorder was to allow it to have a higher exposure - which can result in a deeper depth-of-field - which makes your movie more focus-centered and look more like a film. My point is what I got was not what I expected.In conclusion, I would say only buy it if you know what to use it for. To me this is professional level stuff so don't even bother if you are just looking for better looking videos for your $300 camcorder. There are other Tiffen filters that will do that.
This is a really good, all around lighting kit, providing you with a key light, a fill light, and a backlight. The stands telescope to about 8 feet in height, which is nice. Sure, there is no case, as advertised on amazon.com, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find that it comes with two diffuser umbrellas in addition to the lights.I'm not sure why other people's kits had no instructions, as my set came with a clear, illustrated manual, and I had the lights put together in about 20 minutes flat!All bulbs arrived intact, as well, and replacements can be easily ordered from SV's website.I would recommend a few accessories to go with this kit, most notably a rugged, insulated case, and a set of dimmers if/when working in small areas.Nice!
The Garmin and I go back quite a few years. My first Garmin did not speak to me, not 3-D, 2" screen and black & white. I loved it. It got me where I needed to go and was packed with great features. Before I purchased this unit I spent time testing the some other brands on the market. This new version is awesome and I am spoiled for life. I will always be flanked by a Garmin. Amazon had this unit at the lowest price imaginable. Great buy.
as soon as i opened the box and felt how heavy this sub woofer was, i was completely convinced it was a good product. Actually i knew it was a good product before i even made a purchase. The 2 desk speakers are just the right size to fit on my cramped desk. They look nice and their sound is crystal clear. They go louder than any speakers I ever had. Everyone is surprised that my speakers this small can be heard across the street. Theres a volume control and a subwoofer control on one right speaker. you can make that your left or right speaker if you want. it always sounds great. I never actually turned it up to max volume because im scared to >.&lt;the first few weeks i had these they were always blasted, the first few days i gave myself a headache. Been gaming with them and listening to dubsteb. It feels like it brought life back to all my music and games. Im hearing things i never even heard before on my cheap set of old desktop speakers. These are amazing and look nice if you want black speakers that do the job, buy these. I did over logitech.
I was looking for a specific type of iphone case that would allow headphone use while the phone is cased. Knowing in advance that I was going to apply A full phone protection material in addition to just the case. So, the openings aren't A problem to me. This case is the perfect choice. Looks and performs excellent for my needs. the only reason I gave it only four stars is that the fold over secures with Velcro. In the past I have seen most Velcro applications wear out over time. We'll see what happens with this one. Other than that, so far so good.TSD
We bought this for our new 32" Philips LCD flat panel HDTV. Unfortunately, we didn't have the proper type of wall to mount it on, yet we managed to do so, and it's absolutely incredible. The arm is mounted on a basement wall, which has 2" of styrofoam over cement block, then the knotty pine on top of that. There are 2" wood strips glued and nailed to the block wall. The screws that came with the unit do not enter the block wall; they only reach through the knotty pine, and then into the 2" stud. I suppose we could have purchased longer screws, but we decided to chance it, since there is at least 2.5" of wood to bore into. If we see that it's getting loose as we pull the TV in and out, then we'll go to plan B. Well, it's been a month or so, and this TV gets pulled out, tilted, turned the opposite way, and there is no jiggle in the fittings on the wall bracket. The arm is strong and firm, and it works just great! It took maybe 1/2 hour to put the TV plate on, plus drill the holes for the bracket. Very simple, and very well made. The only thing I would mention is that the mounting bracket is slightly off center from the actual middle of the TV. Therefore, allow for this when installing.
I am a huge Ergotron fan. I've been using a number of their mounts and arms for 4 years and they are still going strong. Over the years, as Ergotron's popularity has risen, the prices have come down in a big way. This year I bought two of the LX mounts and they are as high quality as the older expensive mounts I bought in 2005.I am using these mounts to hold some screens in portrait mode. I'm using the extension arm on one monitor and not on the other. The monitors have been held in place without any adjustments for 6+ months. It's very easy to position the screen exactly where you want, once you have the tension set (which is easy--just turning a screw). I've needed no adjusting or tightening of the tension in that time.The construction is fantastic--strong, durable, and metal. This is really good equipment and should last a long time. The kit includes all the screws and adapter brackets you'll need for using with 75mm or 100mm VESA screens. I've used these stands with monitors from HP, ViewSonic, Gateway, Samsung--no issues at all.In addition to the high quality, these brackets look good. From the front, you don't see them--the monitor is just "floating", which always intrigues an office visitor ("how are those monitors held up!?"). From the rear, the black mount is sharp and solid.Highly recommended, especially at this price. There's really no downside here. Note that if you want to mount a very large monitor, you might need the Ergotron MX (also on Amazon) instead of the Ergotron LX (this one).
Simply the best and easiest digital SLR camera I have used. I have just purchased one of these last week - an upgrade from the 300D - and I have to say that the speed and accuracy of the XTi is fantastic.
This is an awesome product, saved my neck. It is very easy to use and worth every dime. A bit of advice...Get the handset lifter attachment, very cool!!
This printer has been a joy to own. The prints are just great and look like the 35mm film I used to shoot. When other family members saw the pictures I printed at our last holiday gathering, they wanted to buy one of their own.Time will tell how well it holds up, but I also purchased the padded travel case so I'm hoping for a long life.
I am impressed by this mount, especially for the price. The mount was simple to install - you need a drill with a 5/32" bit (at least 2-1/2" long), two philips head screwdrivers (one BIG and one regular), and a stud-finder to mount on a wood-stud wall.I was immediately impressed about how sturdy this thing was and like the slim profile of the mount.I mounted a 32" Philips LCD on my bedroom wall and cannot be happier.
first off, i got my set for 720 dollars, same price as the 27" 4:3 model. so i have no room to complain. obviously the quality and features wont match the 2 grand XBR series sony, but for the price and compared to its counterparts, its absolutely brilliant! very easy to use, enough audio/video enhancements and inputs. plus its a sony, you just cant beat its quality. pick this one up to start you off in hd, then in a few years, you can get the XBR when its reasonably priced! oh and also, didnt see much of a difference between the HDMI and component input running LOTR: Return of the King.
I had a Canon DRebel 300D for 1.5 years before I finally upgraded to the Nikon D80. I waited SOOOOOO long for this camera! I was so excited to get it! Well right off the bat I noticed the focus was off on the camera. I had an 85mm lens (I previously shot with a 50mm) so I thought maybe it was a focal length/shutter speed issue. Then I started noticing metering issues....so many of my pictures were either seriously over or underexposed. Again, I attributed it to user error. But it kept happening and finally I googled the D80 and metering problems and VOILA! It would appear there are quite a few of us struggling with this. Ken Rockwell actually has a good article on the D80 where he addresses these issues.My camera works well as a studio camera (with strobes) but is very inconsistent for natural light photography. This is a huge disappointment for me. I find myself using my old Rebel to shoot often and that's just sad after spending so much money on a new camera.This camera could be great if they worked out the "bugs".
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.
The HD-280 are excellent headphones for a reasonable price. The sound reproduction is true professional quality.
It's amazing what you find out when you don't have power for a while. After Hurricane Charley tore through Orlando, we were left without electrical creature comforts for five long days. One of the worst things was not being able to see local TV radar to know what the storm was doing. But hey, this was a once-in-a-lifetime event, right?Well hello, Frances!After learning another hurricane was planning to head in our direction a few weeks later, I decided to find a battery-powered television to help us get through the ordeal. The 5507 had the biggest screen I could find, along with all the accessories I wanted with a nice price to match. It was shipped overnight and arrived one day before Frances... talk about cutting it close.I couldn't have been more pleased with my choice. The image is crisp and clear, and the reception is just what you would expect when you're dealing with airborne signals. Some channels will come in fine, others barely if at all. But when your cable is out, you take what you can get. Battery life is about as advertised, roughly two hours on a set of 8 AAs (and nobody is buying up AAs for emergencies, so they're easy to find). You can go with a smaller TV that uses less, but you won't have much fun straining to see weather maps on a 2.8" screen. The 5507's full 5" display is perfect for extended viewing. You also get house and car power adapters, for those times when you have power.Why only four stars? It's a great little set, but not perfect. Why can't someone build a portable TV that dials in channels like a real set? This one uses the tried and true (and very annoying) "vertical line searching" method. And it doesn't remember any settings (except volume), so you'll be back to starting at the first channel after you turn it off.Since Frances hit, I've used it as a monitor for Xbox gaming - great for gamenights on the go. And we were back to TV viewing with the arrival of Jeanne this past weekend. After watching it through two hurricanes, I can safely say you won't go wrong picking up this little bugger... it'll be your best friend when you really need it.
I bought one of these for my new home theater because it got a fantastic review from an A/V magazine. They said the picture quality was almost as good as a reference quality player costing ten times as much. Perfect! Cheap AND high quality picture and sound for my new HDTV setup! And it does have great picture and sound quality, but that's it. Here's what wrong with it:1. When you power off the player it forgets where you left off on the disc. So if you need to leave the film, next time you come back you have to sit through the FBI and studio screens again, and then skip and fast forward to where to where you left off. What the heck is that?!2. The first night I used it to watch a full movie it locked up so bad going from the menu to the film I had to unplug the player to reset it. And this was on a brand new factory made DVD by a major studio.3. It skips mercilessly on slightly scratched rental discs, if you rent alot, this player is not for you . . .. . . skip that, this player is for no one, you've been warned.
The plugs on this are the best I've seen on an ethernet cable yet. The little guard doesn't prevent you from pushing down the tab or sliding it into a recessed port and the whole thing is very firmly attached to the cable.
This is the best FM transmitter for iPod that I have tried...and I have tried a few. It sounds almost like listening to a CD. I used it on a trip from Nashville, TN to Lubbock, TX and was very happy with it.The only reason I gave it 4 stars was the fact that to tune it to 87.9 you have to use the "easter egg" and hold down the two right buttons to tune it. Once on 87.9 I cannot seem to get that station to set on the receiver; it always defaults to 107.9. Also, I have to put my iPod up in the visor to keep the static levels down. It may just be my Toyota Matrix but I seem to have more static if I set my iPod in the console, but up in the visor it is perfect.Other than those to little things, I love my new receiver and would recommend it to anyone.
Sticks arrived quickly, installed without a problem, and were recognized immediately by my PC. My five-year old HP now runs significantly faster. Very please with this purchase.
I don't use this product too heavily, but for the use it has seen it's been great. I am an amateur photographer and bought this product so I wouldn't have to teeter my camera on objects to get group pictures. It has worked great for this purpose and I would recommend it to anyone that needs a great tripod for a good price.
Does a great job with polarizing and color. But it sure is hard to clean once any finger oil or any other kind gets on it.
Despite Netgear's claims of SPI and True Firewall the WGR614 is not a Firewall.Netgear's claims are completely bogus. I could see inbound traffic coming through their router straight into well known services in my machine (e.g., netbios, etc.) There is absolutely no way to block this traffic. This &quot;feature&quot; was acknowledged by their tech support. So, if you are thinking of buying this product, here is my advice: DON'T. These are the top four reasons:- It is not a FIREWALL. Netgear's claims are false.- I could not register for tech support online. Their online registration was down for more than an hour. Then I gave up.- Their electronic certificate expired on May 2003 and they do not have a new one yet (not good for a company that makes firewalls).- I spent more than an hour waiting on their hotline and had to talk to two tech support guys to get them to acknowledge they do not have a FIREWALL in the strict sense of the word. I.e., you cannot set your inbound filtering policies, etc.Sergio
This is my Fourth set and I haven't had any problems with the discs themselves
Excellent value for money. Bought as a gift for my daughter to replace an old one we'd used for many years and comes up to standard.
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).
I got one of this and I really love, its not the best one, you know, but for the price, I paid $91.00 used one. But it works very good out side, in closed area the bright light can really be unpleasant for your eyes. but you really can see in complete darkness so that is the point of the IR. I can see a clock against wall in my living room im complete darkness at 24 four feet. And the diopter has very good focus, very clear picture.This one is better than Yukon NVMT 4x50mm gen 1st (Mfr#24027) because I bought both and returned the Yukon.
My Canon Digital Rebel XTi combines the creative enjoyment I experienced with my 35mm SLRs in the past with the convenience and versatility of digital cameras. Anyone from beginner through professional photographer will be pleased with its myriad capabilities and ease of use: beginners can start with the "automatic" functions and develope their skills as they experiment with the vast creative features and functions of the Rebel XTi.
I bought these when they were cheaper. And I was impressed at how great quality these headphones were. But the price went up, which the quality probably justifies the price.My supervisor borrowed these from me, because they are so good, so I went looking for another one for backup.
You get what you pay for. This ststement is tried and true. I bought a cell phone for three dollads, that will not hold a charge. Now I must buy another battery. And pay shipping charges again.If the product had been satafactory then I would have saved a chunk of money. What can I say,you win some and you lose some.
Factory sealed, and it's been working great. No problems here! I just hope it doesn't die as fast as the original did!
The reviews for this product are excellent and I was so excited to upgrade to HDMI switching. The first unit received had a loud hum in the audio and HDMI from my new Sony player through this unit created an extreme blue cast on the video. I returned the unit and another was sent to me. This unit had no hum in the audio but the blue cast was still there when using HDMI from the Sony DVD player. It was not the DVD player because when I hooked the HDMI from the DVD player directly to my TV everything was perfect. I am very disappointed in this unit. As for Amazon, they have been great in responding to my problems, getting a replacement unit to me and then refunding my purchase. I give Amazon 5 stars.
This case is too large for general carrying of a DVD player. There were too many velcro straps included without instructions or ideas on how to use them. Pictures were on the package, however I couldn't figure most of them out.
I just bought this mouse and wanted to get rid of it right away.Drawbacks:1. The Switch Application button (the one on top) is located way back. I always have to curl my finger hard to press this button.2. The palm rest is two high and it feels like you do not rest your palm at all. Sometime, it hurts your ankle3. The Back button is designed way back. I do have to pull my hand back to be able to press this button =&gt; extremely inconvenient4. The Forward button is located on the right, I rarely use it since it hurts my little finger everything I tried to locate and push it5. The software does not work instantly. Sometime, it takes a few seconds to close the application compared with instantly by selecting Close application button on the application window.6. If you use mouse a lot while surfing internet, I do not recommend this mouse. You are not able to combine relaxing your palm on this mouse and using all 6 buttons at the same time.
While you expect a portable table to be somewhat light weight, this item is flimsy to the point of almost not being usable. It sways madly even when typing with the lightest touch. I thought to use it for my Yamaha keyboard but it simply won't do the job. It would suffice only for setting something down that you won't be picking up or moving much. A projector comes to mind (as long as the AC isn't blowing on it).
I bought this machine and returned it. Why? Although this machine has many fancy features, it has problem with the most basic function: voice recording.When recording on 8mm tape with cables (battery was not charged yet) as power source, the recorded audio had very noisy static, a little like the siren in the ambulance. Totally unacceptable.Sony, why not make sure that your products can do some basic things correctly before spend so much efforts to build those mostly useless fancy features.
The repeater works really well and eliminates the need to run wires from a south-facing window, but the range is not as far as advertised. At 20', it loses one bar of signal strength, compated to if the antenna was hooked directly to the XM radio. If I put the receiver in a cabinet 20' from the repeater, it does not work at all.
This bracket is heavy duty and works well. It was installed in our motor home to hold a 26" Panasonic LCD HD TV. We wanted something sturdy so that it would hold in place when we travel. Installed in RV park and neighbors liked it so well they ordered one also.
I ordered this mouse from Amazon.com last week and it arrived the day after it shipped along with another item. They just keep getting faster and faster! Now, about the product itself. I am very picky on mice and, since I've never owned a Logitech mouse of my own, was really hesitant to purchase this model. I was really spoiled by my Intellimouse Explorer optical (one of the earliest models) and wasn't looking forward to upgrading, but since the mouse was dying I had no choice. The current generation of Intellimouse Explorers weren't getting such rave reviews and I also wasn't ready to jump into wireless mice just yet, since I feel the technology there isn't advanced enough for daily gaming (though, in the case of the MX1000, I could be wrong)After weighing this mouse (the red version, the blue was more expensive for some reason) against the MX1000, the price difference and incredible reviews won me over, so I bought the MX510. After nearly a week's worth of use, here are my impressions.1. The MX510 is both easier to move and more accurate than my previous mouse. It moves effortlessly around the screen and my hand never gets fatigued. This mouse is not only suited for gaming, but excellent for any task that requires LOTS of mouse activity, like graphics editing for example.2. I actually thought I would never use the two cruise control buttons, but I find them very useful. It is true that the top cruise control button is high up, and you may need to reach a bit further to get to it, but with my hands (which aren't all that large) I don't find it problematic at all.3. The Quick Switch Program Selector is nice, but I find ALT+TAB to be faster. However, like all buttons on this mouse, the MouseWare drivers from Logitech allow you to map this button to just about any task you like, so if you don't want to use the default setting I'm sure you could think of a more useful action for this button.4. Forward and Back buttons are easier to reach and click easier than my old Intellimouse.5. Unlike some people here, I found the sculpt of this mouse to be very form-fitting to my hand (if you're right handed!) I believe the people having problems with that are those with either really large or really small hands, and thus can't be helped.6. The only cavet I've found is the scroll wheel, which does not scroll quite as smoothly nor click quite as easily as my previous mouse. I'm hoping that, as time wears on, it will get "worn in" and function more to my liking. It works fine, just takes more effort. I can live with it.I would recommend this mouse to anyone looking for a high-performance, comfortable mouse. This is probably the best non-cordless model being produced today. Great job Logitech!P.S. be sure to get the latest MouseWare drivers from logitech.com, the ones on the CD are outdated. As of this writing the latest are 9.80.
When the battery of my cordless phone/answering machine started losing performance, I knew I would have to replace it. Since a battery out of specification can really damage an electronic device, I opted to buy a genuine Panasonic part. The purchase experience at Amazon.com was easy. I have had new battery in the phone for more than two weeks and it works like a champ. After fully charged, I let the phone out of the base for seven days, normal usage, even using the handset speakerphone a few times. It took seven days to need a recharge. My advice is... regarding batteries, go original.
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've owned my pair of Sennheiser HD 555 open headphones for a few years now, and they still are the best thing I've put on my head. In a quiet environment, I always pick open instead of closed (I have a pair of HD 280 PROs for when I need to block noise). The 555s not only sound great (in part to their open design) but I could probably go to bed wearing them - they are that comfortable. Like putting a cloud over your ears, from the very first day.This week I needed an additional pair of headphones for an environment where I didn't want to pay a lot of money for headphones. I went the cheapest route possible and bought a pair of Sennheiser 201 headphones. These probably are the *worst* things I've put on my head, but for $15, I wasn't expecting perfection. Even so, I decided I needed to spend just a little more money. (Briefly, sound quality was poor, the cups sat slightly on my ears [which was uncomfortable after a short while], and I didn't like the cord running to both cups.)Having worn and enjoyed the 555s, I thought $55 for the 515s was a steal, so long as they were similar in quality. I received them two days ago and wore them for about six hours yesterday. In short, worth every penny.The sound was lovely, especially considering I was listening to compressed AAC files. For the most part I was listening at a low volume, and even so I was able to hear detail in the music. At one point I turned the volume up, and the headphones didn't even break a sweat. I'd have to do a direct comparison with the 555s to know for sure, but I'd say the sound quality is quite comparable.The big difference between the two is comfort. Like I said before, putting on the 555s is like putting nothing on your head at all. Lightweight and don't squeeze your head in the least, but not in a way that makes them seem like they're going to fall off. It's amazing. The 515s on the other hand, while still lightweight, squeeze my head just a bit. Part of that is adjusting them just right, and it's possible they may loosen up over time. All I can say is the 555s were perfect from Day 1.This is a long-winded, roundabout way of saying that these are a great pair of headphones. If you're looking to spend around $50 for a great pair of headphones, you can't go wrong with these. Truly a bargain.If, on the other hand, you have closer to $100 to spend, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the 555s. Sound quality is probably just a little better, and the difference in comfort is, while not the same as going from the 201s to the 515s, noticeable enough. The 555s are what higher-end headphones should be.
I had a older pair of sony EX51 from Best Buy cost $50 in 2006, it had good bass, but never impressed me in sound quality, although it had great bass and natural mids but lacked distinct high frequency in music, I always thought was MP3 quality of music I downloaded.Not anymore with this pair of Sennheisers. I put this pair on, first impressed me is the fit, the bad reviews about fit worried me, but this pair fits my ear perfectly. Then I noticed immediately the high frequency in music I never heard before. May be they were in it but just sounded too flat to even notice. The clarity of music is distinct, you can tell the different beats going on at once, where sony's are mushed together. CX-300 sound more dynamic because bass is good, never over powering, yet clear and strong, highs are clear, never tinny or sounded sharp. To me this make me feel there's a EQ turning up the highs but is better because it's natural.The cord is also perfect length, I can have ipod on left or right pants pocket without a lot excess wire like sonys. I never felt the cord dragging down the buds. The wire is thin but I'm confident it was all part of engineering to be light and I'm sure they'll be strong enough for years to come.When I was wearing sony headphones for a while, even if music is not loud, when I take it off, I can't hear very well for couple minutes, I didn't have this problem with CX-300, I was amazed because CX-300 have just as much bass.For $15 this is a steal, I would recommend this headphone 10 times over and Sennheiser won my future business.The only thing I do wish is that Sennheiser would gold plate the connector, sony does it, and gold plated connector do last a bit longer than chrome, I guess it's too much to ask for only $15 shipped.
Total audiophile here. I have Infiniy fronts, MBQuart center, klipsch surrounds, and a 500w 12" Klipsch Sub for my home stereo ($4000 system.) Plugging this set into my Kenwood receiver makes me alomst as happy as listening to the home stereo at 90+. An incredible audio value. My SHURE E4C 299.00 buds dont even compare(and are falling apart after 2 yrs) and that makes me sad. This is the best sub-$200 purchase Ive made electronically in a long time....
We love the ladybug mouse. We've hooked it up and our 2-year old daughter can use it with no problem. Also, it is not so small that it doesn't fit comfortably in our adult hands either.
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!
I bought this FM transmitter for my iPod3,I live in NY and it is impossible to find a free digital radio station,just get bad static or some radio station .However i took the transmitter for a trip to South America and it actually works really good,I was surprised for the sound quality when you lower the volume on the iPod.TOO BAD I LIVE IN NY!
This is an excellent laptop bag for the price range. There are definitely features you might desire that this bag does not have, but that comes at a price. It would be nice to have more padding on the shoulder strap (there is just a flat rubber grip) and more pouches would be nice.As other posters have said, the picture is *not* accurate. Two pockets pictured are not present on the bag. If I did not know this before I ordered, I would have been dissatisfied, but since I knew, I was okay with it given the price.I paid $22.17 (the price is $26.13 as of the time of this writing), so it was even more of a value then. I would still consider this bag a good value at the increased price.
Nothing but good things to say about this digital audio cable. I was a little worried when I read that people were having trouble with the cable making a good connection. I went for it anyway. Belkin make quality products and this cable is an example of that!
I bought this card because my wireless PCI Linksys WMP54G would always lose connection, making me have to reset the hub. This happened 3-6 times a day. With this new Netgear WG311T, I always stay connected to my Linksys router WRT54g. I have not lost a connection/signal yet, and have not gone below 54mbps. My router is 54mbps so I am not even using the full potential of my Netgear. This product was extremely easy to setup, extremely reliable, worth every penny and more. I just got mine for $39.99 at Compusa.com. This is a must. I am so happy I did not buy the Microsoft wireless pci card, I LOVE YOU NETGEAR, you have restored my faith in your products!
I bought 2 different titled and priced HDMI cables from this company. Got them very quickly... they were both the same cables in the same plastic bags. And another thing that was the same... THEY DON'T WORK PERIOD. It did not register on my computer that the cable was even connected. Buyer Beware!!!!
I was a little skeptical of buying a TV on-line. But everything I have bought from Amazon has always arrived in good shape so I though I would give it a try. The TV arrived 3 days after we ordered it. It was delivered, set up and all the packing materail taken away when the delivery men left. This TV is almost ready to watch the minute you plug it in and you do not need an engineering degree to connect your DVR, DVD and other componets. This is also a great bargain. This exact TV is selling elsewhere from $2400 to $2700 not including deliveryMitsubishi WD-65731 65" 1080p DLP HDTV.
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.
This diffuser works fine with my 430EX II speedlight. It's not meant to be an easy button for flash photography, you still need to understand how to use it/the flash. But it most certainly helps spread the light more evenly and soften shadows. It fits snug onto the flash and doesn't fall off at all, or add much extra bulk to the flash.
This printer seemed too good to be true for the price, and it was!Less than a year after purchase, and several overpriced ink cartridges, the thing decides to stop loading paper properly - only one side loads, so it's a constant jam - therefore the printer and copier functions are dead. Now I'm left with an oversized scanner.
Great productWork fine with Netgear Skype Phone SPH101.
The Canon EXll is the flash to own. Very powerful and professional.It takes awhile to read through and program, but sets up for ettl shooting quickly.I would say this is the flash to have as a professional. It also serves as a master flash. I upgraded from the canon 420ex, big upgrade. Thank you, Freelancer.
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.
This is the best mp3 player ever made. The sound is priceless. I own 3 of them. I have compared this unit in my recording studio to all the players out there. Ipods....Zunes...etc. they all sound compressed and harsh. The h10 is the sweetest sounding player you will ever find. Analog lovers will really enjoy the smooth playback and total controll over the signal and tone. Iriver stopped making these so if you see one out there BUY IT!Eric R. KreizmanProfessional D.J. and Recording Engineer
I would like to start by saying I do love these little speakers. They work wonderful but just beware that they do not, I repeat do not come with the international plug set. That is the main reason I purchased these, because I do alot of traveling overseas. Amazon.com has nothing to do with this. They sent me two units and neither one of them had the plug sets in them. I went to Altec Lansing's website and found out that I had the U.S. version of the iM3c(which I did not know there where and domestic and an interntional version) so they are sending me the plug set free of charge. So just beware if you are buying these little guys for the internationl freedom that they bring. But there was no hassle on getting the plug set sent to me...
These headphones have good noise cancelation and sound, but the thin padding on the actual earphones makes my ears hurt after an hour or so. I don't have any problems with the folding design and weight of the headphones, like many other reviewers appear to have.If you want good noise cancelation for an affordable price, get these! To make them more comfortable, simply cut out two earphone-shaped pieces of foam or other soft material, take off the muffs, put the foam in them, and put the muffs back on. After this modification, the headphones didn't hurt my ears.
This is a good switch. I have had it running now for a little under a year. Still works. Would recommend it. The only mistake I made was getting the 8 port. I have a few computers at home. Xbox. PS3. A few servers. Make sure you factor in the amount of devices you have otherwise you'll end up like me under the desk constantly swapping out ethernet cables.
This notebook stand works perfectly for my laptop. The laptop never slides around and is perfectly stable. I would recommended it highly.
If you have Vista or plan on upgrading in the future JUST DONT BUY this card. It has been a complete waste of money for me. It is not even remotely compatible with vista, just do an internet search with vista xfi xtreme music problems. I'm into computers and haven't been able to make their drivers for vista work since may 2007 when I bought the card like many others as you will see if you do the search. Good luck choosing a good card!
The picture shown was very miss leading. From the discription I thought I was buying a pedometer, which I was searching for.
Was very happy to find this Netgear model (new) at around $25 on Amazon. These are a great basic wireless router and, to me, seem more reliable than Netgear's newer models.
After using it all week I can definitely say it works wonderfully. I just found an open channel (88.7 in Honolulu), plugged it in and set the channel. Before I bought it I was concerned the low-powered FM signal wouldn't penetrate the roof on my car to get to the antenna on top, but it hasn't been an issue. Highly recommend it.
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.....
these earbuds are great and way better than any skullcandy earbuds you can buy. very pleased
I was very suprised with the sound quality of these speakers. For the price, they can't be beat. I have an Alpine 40x2 watt RMS amp powering them. Although it doesn't say in the description, you do get two speakers.
I bought this device sometime in 2009, on eBay, to the best of my knowledge, for $20. It was used, and I had to download the software/drivers myself.However, it outperformed the wi-fi card that was in my old Dell Latitude D610 by leaps & bounds. I was living downtown at the time, only 3 blocks away from the library. The card that was in my Dell was just out of reach, when I was indoors. But when I added this card, it gave a 4 bar signal to the public library connection, indoors, which was free for all. It allowed me to cancel my ISP service that was costing me over $50 a month (at that time).And for over a year, I enjoyed a free, fast internet connection, until I moved. That $20 used card paid for itself many times over. So I can't complain at all about the purchase. Had good speeds too. I could download a 700MB Linux install disk in about 15 minutes, on a less than the highest speed public wi-fi. Even my Magic Jack worked with it.If one can get their hands on this, at a reasonable price (not $100, that's way too much), go for it. As long as the etailer stands behind the purchase (Amazon will), you can't go wrong.
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.
Cable works great and is exactly as I expected. Nothing fancy but it's just as good as any name brand cable that claims "magic" properties.
I bought this item on January 2011 and used VCR player only once.It was videos from family recorded on 1998 and it broke when playing the second video. To get the VCR back I had to open the entire player and manually remove VCR from player system. Player started to make a loud noise from broken plastic gears and quit running. The DVD system still working but the VCR system is gone. Not only that but the DVD system play only zone 1. As I have few DVDs from zone 2 I am not able to play them. I suggest not to waste your money in this item.
I have had the opportunity to listen to the Monster Turbine for a month or so. In my experience the earphones I have purchased, especially the ones with dynamic drivers, they often need a certain amount of burn-in time before they reach their full potential. I have burned in the Monster with a mix of pink noise and a variety of music for around 100 hours before I started listening to them seriously.In the past couple of years I have "collected" earphones in my search for the ultimate sound. I have used these to compare to the Monster Turbine and I have categorized them into three groups:Lower budget earphones($15-40): Koss Sparkplug, Skullcandy Ink'd JVC HAFX66, JVC HAFX33, Sennheiser CX300, Soundmagic PL-30 and 12, Maximo IM-390. Mid budget earphones($50-90): Ultimate Ears Super fi.3, NUFORCE NE-7M, Denon 551, Shure E2c Crossroads mylarone Bijou 3 and Altec Lansing IM716. Upper budget earphones($100-200) Audeo PFE 112, Shure SE310, Q-Jays and Yuin OK2.The music I have been listening to The Turbines with has been a mix of different artist and genres.Classical rock (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Eagles, Neil Young, The Doors, Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Rush). Electronica (Infected Mushrooms, Daft Punks, Kraftwerk, Aphex Twins )New wave/eighties music (Spandau Ballet, Lloyd Cole, Talking Heads, The Clash, New Order, Peter Gabriel). Alt.Rock ( Nirvana, REM, Pearl Jam, Coldplay, Smashing Pumkins, The Pixies). New Metal (Nightwish, Dream Theatre, Porcupine Three, Evanescence, Metallica). Female artists within Jazz/folk/opera ( Diana Krall, Kari Bremnes, Joni Mitchell, Sara Brightman) Jazz/fusion (John Mchauglin, Al di Meola, Andy Mckee, Charlie Parker John Coltrane, Pat Metheny) And many more..My sources has primarily been a very portable Sansa Clip, a less portable Creative Zen Vision M and an old classic, but great sounding Rio Karma. Also PC with an internal creative soundcard, also been listening through USB D/A converter amped with an ibasso headphone amplifier.I have on the portable primarily been listening to 192-320 lame mp3 or wma compressed files. On my PC I usually listen to FLAC lossless files.The Monster Turbine comes in a very impressive, classy and well designed box, making them look like a much more expensive item. The build quality is as impressive as well. The Monsters metal housing has a sturdy, solid and smooth looking design and build. The build quality is in general much better than any of the earphones I'm comparing them with. It has been mentioned that the cable looks a little weak, but I have encountered no problems so far.The supplied eartips works very well for me. I usually use medium sized eartips, but with the Turbines I get a decent fit with the small ones.The same type of Shure eartips(small) fits me slightly better.The large triple flange tips gives a great seal and isolation, but not as comfortable over an extended period of time.Soundwise I will characterize the Monster Turbines as an bassy type of earphone, but also with very decent presentation of mid and higher frequencies.The bass is in a total different league than any of the lower and mid budget earphones I'm referring to. It's definetely not bloated, muddy or over dominating the mid and higs, but the bass has great quality. It's very well defined with a nice airy and punchy sound that sounds great with electronica or rock type of music, where you may want to hear the lower frequencies being emphazised and presented in a dynamic and powerful way. It's a diffent quality of bass that you can hear with for instance the Audeo PFE or Q-Jays where the bass tends to have a more lean sound.The mid frequencies are well presented in the Turbines. Many bass oriented earhones (basically any earphone below $100) lacks a decent mid representation or almost have none at all, but with the Turbines the voices of for instance Dina Krall or Joni Mitchell sounds very forward, natural and clear. This is something where I experienced that the Turbines really benefitted from the long time burn-in before they adjusted to this level.The higher frequencies benefits from a burn-in time as well. The higs sounds clean and undistorted, maybe not as detailed as the PFE, IM716 or Q-Jays, but more pleasent to listen to if you are listening for a longer period of time.The soundstage of the Turbines in width and depth is much better than most of the lower and mid budget earphones I have mentioned. It's pretty much close to the Audeo PFE, that I reckon has the widest soundstage of the ones I have heard.The Monster Turbine is a very fun and enjoyable sounding earphone. The sound and build quailty is in any aspect way above any cheaper $15-70 earphone I have heard so far, so is it worth the price 2-4 times as much? I believe they are.Comparing the Turbines to a pricely evenly match earphone like the Phonak Audeo, which today is regarded as one of the better earphones on the marked and by many regarded very close to high end earphones like Shure 530 or Sennheiser IE8. The Turbines may not be a detailed or accurate as the Phonak PFE, but I would say that enjoy both evenly for different reasons since they complement each other well. The details, tonal balance and soundstage of the Audeo PFE are prefered for some type of music or time of day.. The Monster Turbine with it's wonderful deep, punchy and subwoofer like bass and at the same time very smooth balanced mids and highs, is preferable for other types of music and moods.If you enjoy the sound signature I been trying to describe and also listen to some of music I have mentioned, you won't be disapointed listening to the turbines. Defenitely a step up from budget earphones to a pleasent entry level of a Hi Fi(End) experience for your ears.
I purchased this to pick up some radio stations along with what I got thru the TV so it works as an amplifier too. Works great.
I updated my intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG drivers on my laptop. I updated the fireware on this router. The router is sitting 3 feet away from my laptop. The signal drops whenever I download or surf the web more than 5 minutes. It's a good wired router, but not good wireless router. Avoid at all cost. Save yourself some money and buy a better router. I had linksys wrt54g with tomato 3rd party fireware on it. It's rock solid. My walls at my home are made of bricks too.
I got this with a digitial photo frame I bought. The chip is great. You can't go wrong with SanDisk and 4GB is a lot of storage.
Like every one says this unit does have pretty good screen and sound, but the unit responds to buttons pushed very slowly. It lags on sometimes and not responsive. Perhaps very slow processor. When arriving at a destination it doesn't tell me whether its on the Right or the Left of me where I dangerously have to look around to find it. A moving arrow pointing to the destination might help. The zoom in and zoom out is a joke. Each time I zoom in I have to reposition the map to zoom further to get to where I want. It had also missed several addresses in Northern California. There are no place on their web site where I can report wrong addresses. All in all, it is a snail of a unit...Could use some speed especially it is meant to be for driving navigation. Tech support is also bit lame. They seem to have a manual for every questions I have and they would recite it like a robot. They often have answers that almost make sense, but intelligent people can see through their excuses.
First off I was very impressed on how fast it arrived. It was in good shape and it came with a microfiber cloth which will come in handy with keeping my lens clean during my outdoor adventures.I have several filters that I wanted to attach to my nikon 50mm 1.8g lens and this adapter works smoothly with all of them (I tried it with a quantaray Circular Polarizer, a B+W graduated ND filter, and a B+W 10 stop ND filter). Spending under $3.00 to get use of the filters I already have sure beats spending over $300.00 for a new set of filters.The quality of the product is very good as far as I have experienced. The only thing I would change about this adapter would be to add some ridges or texture around the rim to make it easier to grip when taking on and off. However, that said, I have no problem taking it on and off so this feature is not really needed.I would highly recommend both the product and the seller.
This works great with my Rebel XTi and I've been very pleased with the photos. I found for portraits though I had to get a warm-up filter (Sto-Fen Gold-Colored) as the daylight-coloured light can be rather unflattering to people.Still I've had two problems with mine in the six months I've had it. First, it seems to suck dry one of the four AA batteries it uses, leaving the others almost at full charge. It's the battery in the same place every time, I think. Of course it acts like it needs new batteries if one is dead and the other three are still good and replacing the dead one makes it all well again however it doesn't last very long as it's as if that one battery is doing all the work. I don't know why this is and I'd be interested to hear if anybody else has had or heard of this issue - maybe it's a fault? I've tried both rechargeable and regular batteries and both exhibit the same problem.Secondly, there is a plastic lens recessed into the top of the unit that pulls out and down over the main lens of the flash unit. It's purpose is to make the flash wide angle. However mine broke off and came out of it's little slot completely (and won't go back in) so seems very fragile as I didn't miss-handle it or anything (not when it's that expensive!)Aside from these issues I'm very happy with it as I get great photos from it. Maybe mine just has some QC issues.
Ever since I got into SLR photography, I've been seeing the merits of bounce flash and using a hotshoe and wondered how much better my shots could be with it. When I got my 10D, I hooked up my little Phoenix flash I had onto the hotshoe and started bouncing flash with it. The Phoenix didn't cut the cake, so I wanted something with more light to it to be able to use higher apertures and shutter speeds. I looked at the 580EX II and thought that it was exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't justify it's price tag at this point in time. I'm just not that good!!! So I took a look at the 430EX instead. It had a lot of what I wanted: Manual controls, E-TTL, bounce and swivel. Oh, yeah, and a GN of 43 meters. Seeing as how the Phoenix had maybe a GN of 13 meters, I figured the abilities of the 430EX would suit my desires. Boy, was that an understatement! This flash is amazing! I slap it on the 10D and bounce it off ceilings and walls all over the place! I have yet to find a ceiling height that this thing can't reflect off of and give me a good exposure. I think the highest I've had it so far is at 1/2 power, and it has more than enough light to reflect off a ceiling that's 10ft above the camera. Of course, I use the TTL functions with it as well, and they work equally as well as manual. I never thought I could ever get the shots that I have with this combination. It's just beautiful! Now that I've learned a thing or two about bounce flash, I'm starting to wonder about off-camera lighting and doing the strobist thing with this flash. I'm fairly certain it's going to be able to handle anything I can throw at it and then some. Just do yourself a favor and get one if you're thinking about it and can afford it. You will NOT regret it!
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.
Given the price these are great earbuds. Definitely lots of bass, yet lower midrange is not muddy. If you get them in right, the trebble is there, clean and detailed, however the emphasized bass may have you reaching for the EQ occasionally. I was pleasantly surprised by the even emphasis, runs from low B to high G sound great. Even with the bass emphasis, I was impressed with the amount of inner detail. Jamerson's rythm fingering on old Motown tracks (converted from LPs and 45s to MP3) is clearly evident (try the "unsanitized" original mono 45 of Love Is Here And Now You're Gone by the Supremes). On Take It Away by Wings the bass line always seemed to muddy up when the full mix came in but with these little buds you can follow it all the way through. Admittedly these examples are originally analog. On the latest digital stuff subjected to all the time domain trickery modern recording techniques provide (sub sonic hyping to see the woofers flail) the bass may be uncomfortably loud at levels that allow you to perceive "normal" trebble. On Sunday Morning (studio mix) by Maroon 5, the electric bass was OK but the hyped kick drum was over the top. But, since these buds are responsive to equalization, and given they deliver LOTS of bass as claimed, they're a steal at the price. They're supplied with three sets of silicon rings to fit different size ear canals. Mine fit well using the small rings, and are very comfortable. I was also impressed with the balance and imaging -- stuff in the middle is right there between your eyes, and the stereo sound stage provide excellent localization. On well recorded studio tracks (I'm listening to Cry On My Shoulder by Bonnie Raitt as I write) all the little percussion details are not only clearly audible but also clearly localizable. These may not be your only set of cans -- becuase of the bass emphasis they "color" everything. But -- once you buy 'em, you 'll be surprised at how often you reach for them.
I ordered this player for my 12-year-old granddaughter's birthday. I can't evaluate it for how good it is, but it arrived even sooner than promised and our granddaughter was delighted with it. She tells me she and her friends have enjoyed watching movies on it. It has made her very popular among her friends.
This is a great product. Wish I'd bought it when I bought my camera. Adds some much needed stability to my Rebel, especially when using the long lenses. Thanks Canon.
This steaming pile of worthlessness cost us half a day. Will not install, root drivers don't work, locks up computer, interface is amateurish and incomprehensible, and to top it all off: it's not Vista compatible (even though the package says it is).Avoid like the plague.
The quality of sound is great as compared to the price I bought them at. I got them on a deal for 25$. They look good as well. Very nice to have.
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
The product works great. I was thrilled to purchase it at such a reduced price compared to buying directly from Panasonic.
Sharp lens, but range on my 7D was not too my liking. IS works great, but not enough to where this would be a good indoor lens.If I only had one lens this would be up there with my top choices, but if you have the 18-55 IS and the 55-250 IS, this lens will not be used to oftern
Well, it is a Sound Blaster from Creative Labs, in my opinion, the best sound card brand for general purposes.I still remember my first computer and I used to think: &#34;- Some day I will have a Sound Blaster in my computer.&#34; (Yes, computers didn't use to come with sound cards - OLD TIMES...)Well, this specifc one I bought for a client who needed the most simple sound card which could allow him just to record some voice into the computer. He is in love with it.Obs. I have a &#34;Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty PRO&#34;, but I have other needs than my client.Ivens G&oacute;es,from Brazilivensgoes.blogspot.com
I got this camera for Christmas, and I am very pleased! At first I didn't think 3.1 MP would be enough, but I printed a few pictures and was amazed at the film-like quality. The different modes, such as portrait, landscape, and close-up, allow for versitility. This camera is extremely easy to use, and I still haven't had to read the manual. Another feature I like is that you can turn the LCD screen on by pushing a button, so it's not on all the time to kill the battery (though that is an option). The video is also impressive; not video-camera quality, but then again it's incredible for a camera! I used it for 4 hours and the battery is still going strong, but I plan on buying a rechargable battery since only a regular one is included. I would definitely encourage you to purchase this digital camera!
Quirky, unreliable and fiddly. Takes about an hour to get the stupid thing to do a i minute printing job!
I use this lens to take photos while skydiving. It works great and has been very durable. I would buy it again!
Desired a small non wireless mouse for an international flight. The loud click (right and left) would disturb the other passengers, though. The search for a small non wireless mouse continues...
This cd player is a definite winner. Its attractiveness, compactness, ease of use and dynamic sound makes this product the best value for the money. Check it out! You'll really like it.
Great product, works well.It would be the best if it was RF instead of infrared: this would increase the range (now 5 meters ) and you wouldn't have to stay in front of the camera in order to take the picture !
These earphones are great - I much prefer them over my Sony noise cancelling headphones as they produce better quality sound. For those whinging about the longer length cord on the right side - they are designed to go around the back of your neck! hench why one side is longer. I jog, walk and sit at work with them on and have had no problem with the earphone cord coming out.
This cable does exactly what it's supposed to do. What more could I ask for? The feed into the television is clear, so I'm happy.
I love my new Garmin. It was the best price on Amazon that I could find. Howard e.
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.
This fan has a cool blue glow to it and they are adjustable in terms of fan speed(low,medium,high). Completely silent on low, which is plenty for the purpose that I installed them, to keep my hard drive cool. Great item at a great price.
Worked like it was supposed to. I brought this to Best Buy when I bought a new deck with free installation and it worked. I wish it was the same gray as the dash but it does the job and I knew it was black when I bought it.
Ever since the summer started, I've had nothing but problems with my iPod Shuffle. In the middle of a long run, it would just die or some of the controls like the volume buttons would stop working. It's been driving me crazy!I was planning to return it to Apple until today when I discovered the culprit. Sweat. The Shuffle is apparently very sensitive to sweat, and this armband (the only one officially offered by Apple) doesn't protect it from your body's sweat.The armband was designed so that when the Shuffle sits in it, the On/Off switch presses directly against your skin. Thus, it's absorbing your sweat. But an even worse flaw is this: To place the Shuffle into the armband, you must remove its USB cap and snap it into a reservoire below the armband. Well, that reservoire fills up with sweat! It's a horrible, horrible design.Otherwise, I was really happy with this armband before the summer began and I started to sweat more. It looks nice, it holds the Shuffle firmly in place and it fits snugly on my arm. I'd highly recommend it for walkers or people doing light workouts that don't cause much sweat. But if you're a serious runner, skip this product and buy one of the sportier armbands that fully enclose the Shuffle and protect it from your sweat.
I'm not one to get all technical on reviews, so I will simply say that this is the best tv I've ever owned. The picture is stunning and it was well worth the money. I have mine hooked up to the Sony dream system (dav-fx100w) and it is AWESOME! I originally was going to buy another sony hdtv, just because it was more affordable, but I'm glad I paid the extra money for this one. You cannot go wrong with this bad boy. It is the best tv out in the market today.
I just put a pair of these on top of my kitchen cabinets so I can listen while cooking. I was really quite amazed at the quality of the sound these things produce -- very clear and natural up and down the range. I even find the bass response to be pretty good -- I'm listening to Abbey Road right now, and the bass is full and "present" without sounding too boomy or loose. There are no doubt better speakers, but you'll spend a *lot* more than $80/pair for them.
I have had this printer for almost a month and am very impressed so far. Under light use, I have had no problems, jams, etc. Duplexing has worked flawlessly. Setup (over ethernet) was very easy once I figured out that Mac OS X (Leopard) has the necessary drivers built in and will add the printer virtually automatically. Had I not known this was a refurbished item, I would not have guessed.I bought this printer to replace an old inkjet which needed its ink cartridges replaced. For a little more than 2.5 times the price of new cartridges I was able to purchase this instead. As I anticipate my print volume increasing, I was looking for lower cost per page, better performance and print quality, and duplexing to save paper and my back. I also considered the lower-cost Brother lasers (lacking duplexing) but, with their starter toner cartridges, they end up costing more than this refurbished model once the starter cartridge is replaced.
For sony to put out a product as worthless as this is a sheer disgrace!! I normally purchase sony products because I believe that they are of an exceptional quality. In this case, oh, am I ever sorely mistaken. Don't waste your money or your time. I am going to return my worthless product to the store and beg them to take it back!
I just got this Philips PHDTV3 antenna. Based on the comments I've seen posted before I knew there was a chance for error, but I thought I'd be on the lucky side. The antenna did nothing better for me than the current rabbit no-power required cheap 1-dollar antenna I had before. I still need to play a little bit with it before I declare it a disaster, so if someone experienced the same and had solved appreciate any suggestion.
I bought both and did my own listening test.Sony MDR-XD200 MDRXD200the sound is rich and immersive. mp3 files sound really good. it hides the mp3 artifacts for low quality files. voices sound very perfect and deep with great range. the letter s and the letter f are wet it does not sound like a whistle. I can listen to youtube videos. which are low quality. and still feel like they are high quality. basically the sony makes low quality files sound high quality and rich and very very rich which is amazing. It has a bigger more comfortable cup. The only drawback is that it doesn't block outside noise. overall the sony is more comfortable and I can wear it for longer periods and the loudness of the volume is very moderate and comfortable. for example. I could put the volume really high and still be able to listen to it without feeling annoyed.Sennheiser HD 202 HD202the sound is more live and near. not as immersive. you can clearly hear mp3 artifacts. in fact even high quality mp3 files sound pitched with squeekiness. voices sound too squeeky clear. the letter s and the letter f are heard in a high end pitch. like the letter s is more squeeky and not wet. it sounds like someone is blowing a whistle into your year which I don't like. the only benefit the HD 202 has is that it is a closed cup so outside noise is muffled out. It has a smaller cup compared to the sony. the sennheiser at loud volumes sounds annoying.I also got J2 earbuds and koss clipon sports earpads which I both didn't like. The Sony MDR-XD200 is by far the best.
I received this 2 50 feet HDMI cables that I wanted to connect my WDTV and my Panasonic Blu-ray player to my Optoma HD20 projector. I don't know whether the projector doesn't recognize the cables or the cables are actually dead! When I connect them, I get a message from the projector saying there is no signal. I put back a shorter HDMI cable that I was using before just to make sure that nothing (coincidentally) went wrong with either the projector or the media devices. Anyways, when I switched back to my old cables they worked perfectly. I'm still looking around for 50 feet HDMI cables that actually do their jobs! STAY AWAY!
This product is dream come true! No more fumbling for the cell when the call comes in. No more having to take off the headset while in listening to my music. I can listen to my music, answer my phone calls and never stop riding my bike.Well worth the money!
This is the third Toshiba HL series tv I have bought. One for the family room and two for bedrooms. With the QAM feature you do not need any extras if you just want basic cable tv in HD. I plugged it in, played around a bit with the channel menu and found CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX all in HD for no extra charge as cable companies are required to broadcast these without enscription. Color, picture and sound are fantastic even on non-HDTV stations. This tv rivals the Sonys...which until now have been my favorite, and the price is much less.
I have to agree with all the 5 star reviews. Now after several vacations and thousands of pictures I stand by the reviews that have been posted about the Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens for Canon Dogital SLR Cameras. The pictures are fantastic it focuses perfectly and I would purchase this lens again if it were to get damaged. Purchase price from Amazon 1 of: Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras [Electronics]Condition: NewSold by: Amazon.com LLC$282.97Fortunately for me I was able to get this lens before the Tamron 18 - 270 came out for less than half the price and yes it was new & in the box sealed. I can't believe what it is selling for now. All I can say is shop around and find the best possible price because it is a great lens and has not been off the camera since I purchased it in October 2010.
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
I actually bought this for my wife for doing archery. However as it did not have a lanyard connection point on it she opted for the other Bushnell 5x20 Golf Scope Rangefinder (Silver) that I got her.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000A0AII/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_4This item however works perfectly for me while I watch her shoot as I can adjust into focus quickly as I walk around.
I purchased the Cannon 580 flash recently to use with my Canon XSI camera. I am new to dslr photography and found the flash user friendly and took several hundred flash pictures at a wedding using rechargeable batteries and did not experience any problem what so ever with the flash and did not have to change batteries at all and believe that there was enough to shoot several hundred more withe the same batteries before having to change them.Overall very satisfied with the product.
Muy buen producto, gran duracion de las baterias y el costo beneficio es mucho mayor se recupera la inversion en poco tiempo
So many times I wound my film back into the case and thinking to myself, "Oh god, what have I done?" I clearly didn't mean to do it. I just wanted to either go back and maybe do a double exposure or I was just trying to switch out to another roll. Especially when using one of my cameras that automatically rolls the film all the way back inside, I can't do much about for fear of exposing the film to light by opening the back door. But with this little beauty all the problems have just been solved. Sure it takes some time to get the film out, a bit tricky to use. But just watch a video to show you how and it'll be fine. It's just neat.
I bought this after a lot of research and after reading the reviews on amazon.com. I didn't want to get an ipod because its such a fad thing and I thought I could find something better and cheaper-I am now considering getting the ipod or Zune. I was so disappointed with this player [...].Video: If you were interested in watching videos-give up. I know it says it supports all these different types of videos but you have to convert many of them first!! A hour of video takes about an hour to convert! In otherwords don't even think that with a little work you'll be using your player-it will take a while.Music: Even if the video sucked I was prepared to keep it if it had a good music player-It doesn't. Its not as easy to use as some of the other mp3 players that I've had and it doesn't even sound that good.Suggestions: Do more research and check out the ipod or zune-this player just doesn't cut it
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.
Volume of the earpiece is ok. Quality is not perfect, but it's enough for a phone conversation.However the downside is the volume of the microphone. My contacts could not hear me. Only when I put the microphone in front of my mouth they could here me well.Idea was nice, design was cool, microphone sucks.
Good price and great value. High bandwidth cables. Packaged nicely and shipped promptly. High quality cables with nice snag-free connectors.
Like the previous post, I too bought a cheaper version off Ebay when I lost the original charger for my D80. The Ebay one worked intermittently and the light kept flashing. After a day or two I thought awright, I can either try to save a few bucks and burn up the battery which will overall cost a lot more expensive to replace, or just buy the real deal charger and be done with it. Glad I bought this one. It fits and works great, no surprise since its an original Nikon product. I just need to be careful not to loose this one.
This card is as fast as we need! We use it in our Aiptek Digital Video Recorder to expand memory, and it works just great!
If you follow the directions *exactly* as they're written, it'll work perfectly right off the bat. Saved me a bundle over buying an HP JetDirect card.
Since jumping into the world of DVD, I haven't been too impressed with the picture quality while using the standard free-in-the-box S-Video and audio wires. After ripping those out and connecting these J2 DVD cables from Monster, my DVD player just seems more alive! The picture and sound is so much better now. Those cheap cables just don't work as good as they should, in my experience. You can literally feel the difference between those and the Monster brands if you have them side-by-side.I had to think a while before spending $ for these cables, but now I'm glad I did. If you're really serious about picture and sound quality for your home theater, then I'd recommend this set of cables. They're really top notch in design (thick and durable), and even have a lifetime guarantee from Monster. Another fine product from this wonderful company.
Four stars because it's the only products of its type. If it had competition it could be rated lower.I have received two units. Neither without issues, Amazon has requested both be returned for a full refund and no replacement. They have subsequently (as of yesterday) removed the product from thier stock, although you can still order from other merchants on Amazon.First the good stuff - This device does what you want - it shows the the songs on your ipod on a remote from a large distance and through walls. You can control volume, mute, song selection, view by albums, artists, etc. Additionally, it will display videos on your tv and charge your ipod. There's nothing on the market that does this via a remote control with a screen. Changing the iPod almost instantly reflects the updated ipod content on the remote. At a party recently, I continued to hear: "my ipod has better music", or "you got to hear this song" (and since this is an ipod and not a zune theres no music sharing) we had to swap ipods on the dock. This was a hit with the guests and worked great.Now the bad -Major:1st and 2nd Unit: Remote makes buzzing noises, which is more annoying that anythin else. Although the long-term impact of what's causing the noise is unknown.1st and @nd Unit: For the price, constriction is not great. Seams between top and bottom half of remote have a gap of a coupl mm (albeit it sounds minimal, it looks cheap).2nd Unit: Buttons on the remote would not depress properly. They were extremly flimsy in construction. The first unit did not have this issue. You have to dig in the button to try and get a response.1st Unit: This could not be tested on 2nd unit since I didn't use it because of the buttons. Unit would freeze up, get stuck and return, delay processing, menus become random (shuffling the display instead of the songs ;)), selecting a song actually plays the sog aove your selection, and loss of sync. Resetting the unit, unplugging power corrects the issue. Although the why is not definite, heavy use is likely. If you play a playlist all night the unit works flawlessly; if you're jumping around all night then it'll happen rather frequently - every 1.5-2 hours.Minor stuff - this is stuff that you expect in any 1.0 product as issues that will get corrected with feedback (like this):1: Navigating large libraries is tough (I have 2000 songs on this ipod). Playlists are almost a requirement. The designers thought about this (it wasn't ignored on thier part) since they include a few shortcuts using the wizard button: first letter, start, middle and end of list. It's a good start but some additional help is needed. I can't imagine trying to navigate 20K songs - especially with the popular letters.2: The display is not what you have on the ipod since it is text based, but good enough. There are some quirks that one remembers when traveling through the menus - but not enough to detract from the product.Overall, as this is the product of its kind, I say "Buy It." Once some others enter the market, it's going to have to work on these issues to stay in the game.The polish not including the previously mentioned issues (this is for Keysoan or competitor: Exact ipod interface (making it a natural extension of teh iPod), with or without images, ratings capability, lyrics (this would be so Karaoke cool).
I use it only for a fax machine and it's great never had a problem with it.I only gave it 4 stars since it's made to use for a phone as well, and I can hear the static through the fax machine (it doesn't ruin the fax at all), so it wont do that great for a phone.
[Late-breaking news: I've just discovered that this DT-210 is not entirely identical with the DT-210 being sold on Amazon 5 years ago. The earlier model had a TV band, which has since become gratuitous due to digitalization of telecasts. Whether that small modification could possibly affect performance elsewhere on the radio and account for some of the recent negative reviews, I'm as yet unprepared to say.][Later-breaking news: After doing a close A-B comparison between the 5-year-old DT-210 (followed by a small "v") and the current DT-210 (no "v" suffix), it became apparent that the present model is not quite up to the sensitivity and selectivity of the previous DT-210. The present model was unable to pick up the fringe PBS FM station that my wife depends upon for broadcasts from the BBC. I was hoping it would be a back-up, but unfortunately it goes back.][Below is my review before doing a thorough and rigorous comparison between the 2 supposedly "identical" models. Since writing it, I've removed a star from my rating of the current DT-210]:Perhaps I should I have titled this review (testimonial, actually) "Proof of the theory of relativity." My experience with the Sangean DT-210 has been totally positive. Amazon's convenient records show that I purchased the radio in April 2005. It was a gift to my wife, and suffice it to say I've never given anyone anything that met with greater approval and saw such continual, practically unrelenting, use--quite literally every single day and night for the past 5 years. In fact, when she thought she'd lost it during our holiday travels, she immediately ordered another, even paying extra to have it overnighted.Of course, such haste all but insured that serendipity would prevail, and now that a hotel has located the lost DT-210 and mailed it back to us, she has two. She could return the new model, but that would put her at risk of going a day without benefit of this overachieving little marvel. I've tried to get her interested in all manner of competing, similar radios--from small Sony's to iPods with FM tuners--but she claims that nothing comes close to the Sangean in sensitivity, selectivity, audio quality (at least with good earphones), and indestructibility. And so I'm back to sleeping alongside a pillow pulling in the BBC each night, until it automatically shuts down (another nice feature of this radio) after 90 minutes.I can't argue with the one-star reviews I'm seeing or with the bad experiences and categorical dismissals of the radio by other owners. But there's definitely another--virtually totally opposite--point of view. Perhaps theirs was the proverbial lemon or mine is the "exceptional" instance (like the DeLorean car that shone in the movie "Back to the Future" before being declared another Edsel or Yugo as far as the public was concerned). Usually, the "fact" of the matter is less a fact than a "perception" that's somewhere in between. But other Sangean products have tested out well for me, and the DT-210, moreover, has compiled an impressive track record over a fairly lengthy period. At the very least, I'm comfortable recommending the radio at its current price while bearing in mind Amazon's generous returns policy (in the event the recipient's radio, heaven forbid, proves defective).
Great delivery, the product took less than a minute to change. Works great, will order again when needed.
This product is everything it is advertised to be and better than I expected. Installation was a snap on desktop running Win XP and wireless connection to a Laptop running Win 2000 with the WG511 PC Card. I am in a 1700 sq foot tri-level townhome and I have excellent wireless signal strength and lightning fast internet connection to my cable modem absoultely anywhere in the house. I dont understand some of the issues others have reported here as this product has performed flawlessly for me. I have even walked down the street with my laptop until I lose the router signal and then watched it automatically connect again when I get back into range. My only minor concern is that the installation defaults to open access to the wireless gateway, so you need to go through some extra steps on your own to secure your wireless network. I would highly recommend this product based on the ease of installation, excellent wireless reception and consistently fast wireless throughput.
If you want a solid 5 port switch for your home network, don't look any further. Linksys makes a quality product and you will be very happy with your purchase.
Yes, very nice. The only problem is that it's not working if you don't have a clear view of the sky
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.
This is my 3rd pair of ear buds! The first set my puppy chewed so I bought a 2nd set and my sister borrowed and never returned so I am on my 3rd set. They are reasonably priced and worth every penny!
For anyone who buys electronics, they would definitely need to consider buying a extended warranty as a backup if sommething does go wrong. This 2 year plan for televisions from Amazon.com, is a very essential item if you buy any television directly from the website. It is a must buy that insures and protects your item from damage, and electrical problems. I recently bought an LCD television for my mother for Mother's Day and I needed a backup plan, so I didn't feel like I wasted my money from nothing. This is something I really recommend. This mainly works for only electronics you buy and ships from Amazon.com, and not other websites like J&R; Music & Computer World or Target that sell electronics through Amazon.com. I absolutely suggest you buy this on top of the television.Price: A-Convience: B+Overall: B+
I was looking for a RF Mouse/Keyboard that will go beyond the logitech's 6 feet range and also a keyboard small enough to place on my lap. I was having a lot of trouble with my logitech's keyboard reception, I use my BigScreen TV as a monitor and work away from my desk (sometimes I work in bed!).The Installation is straight foward since they are using the Windows USB Human Interface Drivers. If you have Windows 98SE or greater you'll be OK.KEYBOARD: The Keyboard is good, RF works better than logitech, it is small enough to place on your lap (If you don't like laptop keyboards this is not the right keyboard for you). It has 15 shortcut buttons, but since there is no software you cannot change their functionality. The buttons work as follows:* Next Track, Prev Track, Play/Pause,Stop, Volume +, Volume -, Mute (work with Windows CD Player or the default media player)* Back, Foward,stop, refresh, home, search, favorites (works with IE)* Mail (workw with the default mail app).NOTE: You'll need ME or greater to take full advantage of the sortcut buttons.MOUSE: The mouse is awesome!, it works both as an optical or gyroscopic mouse. The gyroscopic functionality is the best, it took me about 5 minutes to get used to it and the more I use it the better I get (it is the same learning process as using a mouse for the first time).--------------------------------------------------------PROS:Easy to Install25 Feet RF rangeOptical and Gyroscopic MouseSmall KeyboardGood LookingCONS:Shortcut Keys cannot be customizedNeeds Win ME or greater to take Full advantage of the Keyboard Shorcuts.
Just like it says, compared a few different places local and online and this is the cheapest you can really find. And RCA is one of the first in the bus, so of course it works real well. For some audio stuff you don't really need more than 18 Gauge, but if you're building the ultimate stereo or something like that you might want to go to 16 gauge though.
This product is without a doubt; the finest I've ever had, and purchasing from "Amazon" was a pleasure.
I've had this transmitter for a few months now and am happy with my purchase. I have good sound quality and little interference most of the time. If it's very cold out, it seems to take a minute or two after plugging in to warm up and overpower the radio signal, however.And as others have mentioned, you cannot broadcast easily on 87.9, which is unfortunately the best station in my area. Starting at 107.9, you must hold down the right two program buttons while pressing the up arrow to tune the transmitter to 87.9. The annoying part is that you must do this each time you connect the device, as you can't store 87.9 as a saved station. Since I disconnect the device almost every time I leave the car, this is very inconvenient. If it weren't for this, I'd wholeheartedly give it 5 stars.
I got this cable to run from my computer to my monitor. It works great so far. It's the prefect size for me. I have my desktop on the bottom level of my desk with my monitor on the mid level of the desk.The cable seems like it's well built. The connector ends (dvi & hdmi) are a little bit, but nothing very crazy. All in all, I would recommend this cable for simple video only applications, like a computer monitor, etc.
I bought this camera for a snorkeling trip in the Philippines. What a disappointment to find that none of the pictures we took with this camera -- above or under the water -- were even distinguishable. Fuzzy, blurry, and strangely...red. Do yourself a favor, don't buy this camera.
I bought this full featured item based on the positive reviews I read and assumed that the negative reviews were based on a normal number of defects given the massive amount of people who have likely bought this product. Well, lucky as I am, I'm massively disappointed to have wasted two hours of my time shopping on the internet, two hours of my time on a Saturday trying to get the product to work, and I'm sure another hour I'll spend to send it back.It looks great, is loaded with features. In my case there are two major problems...one of them critical.1) The setup is a pain. And I'm resilient. I could get through this. But,2) The speaker doesn't work at all. Silence. So you can't hear the voice commands that guide you and WORSE if you test the machine by leaving a voice mail message for yourself from your cell phone (or even WORSE if someone calls you and leaves a message) because the speaker doesn't work you can only guess what the message is. WHAT fun. Please.As another reviewer said, I am appalled by the recent dive in quality of AT&T; products over the last few years and I will never, I repeat NEVER buy an AT&T; product again for any price. It's just a complete waste of time to buy something this technically poor.PS. Amazon raised the price by 10 dollars after I bought this product. Terrible product, questionable product seller.
This model was much more expensive than other brands because it was made from "Sony". I believed the product will meet my expectations since it was more expensive than Samsung or LG.Anyways after using it for a monthI already have two dead pixels(both RED). And very frequently I get these white pixels which I need to press with a cotton swab so it turns back to normal.Save your money and go for another product!
I love this camera.... almost as much as my digital one!! grin... about 6 months ago I upgraded to this camera from an AE-1 program I have had since the 80's... yes high school.... I love this new rebel as much as my old camera and love the advanced features available on it.... it has a variety of accessories available for it and takes great pictures under almost any circumstance...as well as has many built in features so that even an amateur can get great shots....
relatively good quality considering the purchase price (+/-$45.00) It is easy to use. Had some issues with setting it up on my pc (win XP) which I found strange; but besides some minor issues, it has good/average scanning quality. Do not expect professional quality scans from this machine. Although the settings can be changed to achieve greater scanner resolution, it takes forever to scan a letter size document, and the end result is really not worth the output.
does exactly what its suppose to do. no issues other than some difficulty at times getting the battery into the charger..
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.
Read the glowing reviews for these when I lost my Zune stock earbuds, and decided to go for it. A cheap mistake, but a mistake nonetheless. I use my Zune while working out at the gym, and as soon as I started up my playlist with these connected, I noticed cracking noises and severe acoustic inaccuracies. As far as the noise canceling issue goes, I heard a conversation going on about six feet away while using these. Don't make my mistake; get something else.
I'm just really impressed with this unit for the price. The sheet feeder is great - with the one limitation that it doesn't automatically scan two sided originals. Duplex printing or copying works well - I wasn't finding the quality reduction mentioned in other reviews very noticeable (but your mileage may vary).Scanning quality looks very good to me. It's just a very good combination of features and quality for the price.It is large so check out the dimensions and measure your spot. Has a lot of options so it can take a little while to figure out all the bells and whistles.
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.
I initially had a canon S1IS (just 3MP, 10x optical, CF card) and needed an upgrade for the same as I was visiting Disney, LA. The S3IS (6 MP, SD card) delivered with gusto with its image stabilization and higher ISO modes. I have a full video and reasonably good snaps of the Disney parade during the evening darkness (switch to highest ISO with the dedicated ISO button) with:1. Amazingly low jerkiness due to the image stabilization. The IS here is of course better than the S1IS.2. The snaps came allright even with the maximum zoom - if there are slight blurs, you can maybe use software like coral to adjust. As others have said here, yes, a tripod is the best, but who has the time or the patience to set it up.3. Even many of the disney fireworks snaps came out ok in the night mode with the maximum ISO setting - though of course a tripod would have helped in the darkness here, for sure :)4. Best value for price. In Nov 2006, a nice deal would be getting this camera within 350$ as in Amazon.Two things here:1. I would not be buying a videocam as I had planned earlier, the S3IS vidoes suffice for most situations - sending videos to AFV for instance.2. For the last point, I would recommend waiting for 3-4 months till the 4GB SD cards come into the 50$ range. But as others have mentioned before, please have at least a 2GB card. Look in Amazon or in Fry's as I did for 35-40$ deals on 2+ GB cards.
I just purchased the DPP-EX5 printer and I'm very pleased with the quality of pictures it prints. It's size it's quite portable and is very user friendly, just wasted one sheet while hooking it up on a PC. Like other opinions, I think the quality of the picture taken will determine how good the print will be. I suggest for all those interested, get a good digital camera, perhaps a Sony and then just do your shots and print them, you will be more than satisfied with this printer.
this cable is really well made ...monster cable r really the best cables out there !!! i woud of buy it again
This product has been updated. Griffin has come out with the TuneFlex AUX 2 version. It is much better (see my review of it below)TuneFlex AUX-------------------Plain and simple, don't bother with this product. It pales in comparison to the updated model. This model shifts around and isn't as clean looking as the new model. It also doesn't always charge my iPod Classic...which didn't charge properly for a lot of auto chargers (I tried about 5 different ones). Just skip this product and get the new version...it is worth the extra money. Read my review of the updated model below:TuneFlex AUX 2 Review:-------------------This is a good product, probably the best auto charging dock available (I've tried quite a few). I own an iPod Classic 80GB (and iPhone 3G) and it charges and plays them just fine. The product arm itself is strong and doesn't move a bit. The holding dock itself (comes with a variety of docks for all your iPods) allows you to rotate it. This does move. It's stiff at first, but once you break it in it will start twisting a bit on a large iPod. Nano's probably won't budge at all. It's not horrible, it probably rotates about 10 degrees in either direction when I take turns. It usually goes back though, so it isn't the end of the world.I will say the holders themselves, while there are many to choose from, really don't have much support for the product. There is no backing to them at all (except one which doesn't appear to fit my iPod classic, iPhone, or nano). No worries though, the iPod still manages to stay in place without a problem (and they ride in a Pontiac G8).Overall, 4 out of 5 stars. If it was solid as a rock, I would give it 5...but it's pretty close. Again, if you own a Nano, this thing probably won't budge at all. The iPod Classic will rotate a little, but not much. If you don't want it to move at all, I suggest getting a Belkin TuneDok (goes in a cup holder) or a vent clip model.
This privacy screen does what it is supposed to do... I am very happy with my purchase as well as the use that I get out of this screen.
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
I bought one and hated it! When playing Starcraft over the internet (multiplayer game) it will have high latency, making a terrible game lag. I contacted netgear support several times and tried every configuration they suggested, it did not work. In the end, I had to return it. It seems that the way it was built can't handle bursts of small packages well. It will probably work well for home network without any high demands (as any other router would, as a matter of fact).
i love the external volume control, the really nice long cord and the over the ears padding. this is a great product. I had purchased this before and the arm broke after a couple of years so I searched to replace it with the exact same product.
I replaced a D-Link wireless G adapter with the Linksys WPC54G notebook adapter because I was very unhappy with the D-Link. It constantly dropped my internet connection even if the signal from my router was strong. I am very happy with the Linksys product. It maintains a good connection in the same environment where the D-Link failed. I recommend it.
I couldnt go more then 50 feet before losing total RX and TXI even upgraded the antenna and gained maybe 10 feet :(Its got a great look but not what i expected at all :(
This tuner works as advertised. I use it with a cable connection and change channels on the cable box. I use it on a new computer with a quad processor and vista home premium 64 bit. Installed with out a hitch.
Perfect fit for my 14" Thinkpad. I like how it is padded and the protection it offers. Only change I would make would be to have a pouch or pocket for the charger. All in all though, the best I found available, and I'm happy with it.
The Cannon Scanner works very well and the instruction manual is very easy to understand. Having the ability to be able to copy, scan and e-mail without needing to go into the software is very convenient.
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.
This is the best it is my second one. It stays on my head and in my ears. I can't use anyother headset when I workout.
Unfortunately the ink in this package ran out very early. After speaking with Kodak I learned that this is a normal occurrence and they don't guarantee that you will get to use all of the photo paper.
This camcorder is great except if you record video you can not store it on the EXPENSIVE Sd memory cards that you have to buy seperate " thanks SONY " I repeat you CAN NOT store video footage on the memory card. Lucky enough I bought a camcorder with a built in 40gb internal memory on the camcorder or else you would have to transfer your videos alot to your computer or laptop. I love how SONY company doesn't mention that until you read the manual after buying the product. The feathures are great though especially with the night vision built into the camcorder since I use this camcorder for hunting and it helps out alot to see the deer comming into the area before daylight so you have a clue as to where they are and will bedding for the morning although the night vision could be improve with better resolution of capturing light in the dark it is good enough in my standards. Also very light and compact to put into a back pack just remember that you have it in your back pack and don't be an idiot like my cousin who just threw the bag down and broke the camcorder.
This is the first time I have ever set up a wireless network. The installation was a breeeze and the connectivity is excellent. I'm typing this in my dining room, with my access point downstairs. A sold purchase.
I have ordered this item before and am very pleased with the product. This time however, it took a lot longer to receive.
I was happy to find the colored ink. I can not find it where I live!
I noticed after purchase that the seller lives within a mile of my home... haha. The speedlite works great! Perfect investment for a flash gun. I've bought the cheap-o flashes and they are crap. Don't waste your money on stuff you're going to have to replace. This PRODUCT IS AWESOME!
(...) We wanted a basic digital camera that our 8 year old could use to take pictures. What we got was a very high-tech looking toy that takes horrible pictures. As much as we tried to get a clear, crisp picture, it was not to be had. The slightest movement blurred the picture, and the flash simply washed out the entire picture in a wave of whiteness. Don't waste your money.
I bought this unit and was impressed with its performance on tracking my movement. It has some nice features, including altitude, for example. From a standpoint of providing travel directions, it works very well.The drawbacks are that the user interface is not as easy to use as desired. I found it confusing to do some tasks. For example, setting up the bluetooth to work with my phone. I had to go into the menus every time to make the connection (pairing only had to be done once). What should have been is automatic connection or one or two "button" activation, instead required going into the menus several levels and selecting my phone. On a positive note, you could use the cell phone's voice recognition to make a call, rather than selecting from a contact list.Ultimately, the thing that made me return this and order a TomTom GO 720 was the simpler user interface of the TomTom, the ability to connect to my PC and get map updates and software updates.Summary: excellent navigator, but less than ideal user interface design, and no update capability (other than replacing the flash card).
I was seeking a earphone that would provide a nice balance between the bass-heavy warmth of the Sony MDR-EX51LP and the detailed brightness of the Creative EP-630. I own both these earphones, and while I found the warmth of the Sonys relaxing, I missed the detail, whereas with the Creatives the bright detailed sound quickly induced listening fatigue.Thankfully, the Sennheiser CX300 earbuds provided me with the exact balance of sound I needed. They possess the rich, warm bass of the Sonys, but add the fine detail of the Creatives. The resulting sound is rich, sweet and delightful. Although the build quality is good, the cord is a little fine, and the unit doesn't appear to be as robust as the other two brands. However, I don't see any obvious problems.The unit feels good, fits well, and performs exactly as I want it to. In fact, it has exceeded my expectations for a unit of this price. Therefore, I am pleased to warmly recommend the Sennheiser CX300 earbuds as an excellent set of budget earphones.
This optical selector switch is very easy to use. This will solve practically all your problems when it comes to a lack of inputs and outputs. The ability to use this as an input or output selector makes it very useful. The "push-->select" switch is good as it stops on the connection and keeps it locked in position.I would give this product five stars, but I did receive a faulty device the first try. It failed after a few weeks. It seemed to have issues keeping the amplitude for the optical devices at peak strength. I use highly-shielded fiber lines, so I can't comment on signal strength at range, as my furthest distance is about six feet.Great for the price and works as described.
I chose this item for the convenience of the shared usb devise. Unfortunately I did not check the dimensions and when it arrived the calculator was thicker and longer than my lap top computer and half as wide. I am not sure why it is necessary for this device to be so large, certainly the technology doesn't require it and I am making the assumption that anyone computer savvy enough to want this piece of equipment would have already acclimated to working on a smaller keypad. Unfortunately I was out of town when it arrived and the 14 day return window has expired so I am now stuck with this monstrosity.
VERY BAD PRODUCT.- I have EN 985e 19&quot; Flat MonitorDIGUSTING MONITORGEOMETRY IS ALL MESSED UP. I WORK ON 1280 BY 1024 AND MY VERTICAL DISTANCE IS MAXED OUT WITH ATLEAST HALF AN INCH BEFORE THE BORDERS.It always messes up the geometry whenever I restart my computer. I work on GeForce FX 5200 (256 MB AGP) and still this monitor is the most useless product sold in the American markets.I strongly suggest NO ENVISION Monitors.NO WAYNO WAYWasted my money :(Sigh !!
Although this camcorder is relatively inexpensive, it does have enough features to make it a perfect video camera for anyone. No one will know you only paid a little over $200.00! Very small footprint, fits in the palm of your hand. I have another camcorder that I paid about 3 times as much for and unless you are a professional, there really is no difference!
This is a really good minidisc recorder/player. It is very easy to use and has awesome Bass. It is expensive compared to portable CD players but it is a million times better. It is smaller, lighter and much easier to carry all of your favorite songs. With a portable CD player you need to carry the player and your collection of CDs. With the MD-MS722 you just carry the small player and two or three minidiscs. I only give this MiniDisc player 4 stars because it comes with cables that you cannot hook up to many music sources. I had to buy an additional cable. But still, this MD is awesome.
The cable's ends are black, which blend in great behind the T.V. I use as a monitor. It's a little stiff, but that goes away after you break it in; other than that it's a great cable.
I can't find one negative thing to say about this little beauty. Small enough to clear up your desktop; perfect touchpad settings; awesome keystroke response/action.At $80.00 w/free shipping, it's a great value. Highly recommended!N.R.
This drive is awesome! We have 3 computers in our house. I use it to transfer documents, pictures and music between my computers. Didn't own one before, but use to borrow somebody else's (different brand). Love the fact that it's a 4GB, but paid less than half the price of my friend's 1GB. Now he borrow's mine!
I bought this because I was purposely planning on using my PSP as a video/MP3 player as well as the original intended purpose of playing video games. :)I've got six 1 hour television programs, a 2 hour movie I copied from my DVR and ran through compressors to convert to MP4 format, 4 or 5 pictures, and 15 mp3's. Tons of room on the chip, enough to where I'm considering buying a 2nd one to copy some TV shows onto for a car trip to Arizona.The prices on them are really reasonable, and are only a few bucks more than the 512MB ones.ANd if you're going to use the PSP for MP3 or video, the 32MB chip that comes with the Value Pack just doesn't cut it. Spend the extra money on the 1GB chip; you'll be immensely glad you did.
Great camera, great pictures still using it after 3 years, takes better pictures than some of the newer cameras.
This is a BIG flash. I use mine for wedding photography so I need a large flash. Much better improvements of this 580EXII vs. the 580EX. I sold my 580EX to buy this because of the metal foot, quicker recycle time and better battery door. Just those things are worth the price. I am very well pleased.
Since I have a lot of devices that use batteries (X360 controller, remotes, clocks, camera, wireless keyboard/mouse, etc.), I decided that using rechargeable batteries would be best. I decided to invest some money in a couple of these batteries (roughly 16 AA and 8 AAA). Starting off with only 4 AA, it slowly amounted to what I have today.In a nutshell, I've never been so disappointed in a set of batteries. I understand that you can't rely on cheap batteries, but I figured that I couldn't go wrong with sticking with the big names when it comes to dependability. This is where Energizer has completely convinced me otherwise.If you just picked up a set of these batteries, they'll seem amazing for the first few usages. I have had some of these batteries for almost 2 years now, and they are all but dead. I'm not talking about leaving them on the shelf, I'm talking about dead right off the charger. I'm using the LaCrosse BC-900, so I know its not the charger. Prior to that I use to use one of Energizer's $30 chargers, but switched because I thought that the charger was the only problem. I sure felt like an idiot a year ago when I was asked to be the photographer for a rehersal. For this, my camera was the Canon A620 which uses 4 AAs. I took what I thought were completely charged batteries and left for the event. About 3 hours later it was time to take a lot of photos. After about 20 shots the camera powered down, and everyone was staring at me. These pictures were taken using manual mode without any flash. Needless to say, I had to run to the gas station across the road to get some batteries. Now switch to a more recent event. Last week I took 4 batteries off the charger to use with my camera. The camera powered up then powered off. My other devices will run on them for awhile, but then they don't use that much energy. Needless to say, I don't even bother to replace my batteries with batteries that aren't coming right off the charger.A few weeks ago I purchased a set of 4 Duracell rechargeable batteries (AA/HR6/DX1500 NiMH/1,2V/2000 mAh). So far they've been doing quite well, as well as the batteries that came with my charger. However, I'll have to see if they stand the test of time. Afterall, that's the whole purpose of using rechargeable batteries. I'll also pickup a couple of Eneloops.
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.
We've been using this scanner for a couple weeks now and we are very happy with it. We previously had a TS230 scanner and had lots of trouble with jams. This Cannon CR-55 is quiet. We've been able to scan up to 50 checks at a time with no problem. There was a little plastic piece in the scan track that was sticking out a little that initially cause jams. After I made sure that plastic piece was not in the scan track, it's been great.
I purchased the GPS10 to use with my HP2495 PDA. The GPS technology is great - and still borders on magic - but the setup and use of the Mapsource software that's included with the receiver is a little difficult (at least for a guy like me who hates to read the instructions). Once you get it all figured out and configured correctly, the system does work as advertised. I just completed a trip from OKC to Dallas and I located a half dozen addresses all around the DFW Metroplex with no problem. I would like to see some kind of a battery status indicator on the receiver but since I run mine off my car's power outlet all of the time I guess that it doesn't matter.
Works like a charm. Easy to program. It's inexpensive but does what it's supposed to do.Recommended.
Reading other people's reviews for most of the O'Reilly series books, what most people are forgetting is that O'Reilly books are not for the faint hearted. These books are written by people who use these languages for a living. They teach people in the more advanced capabilities of the language and the proper ways to use it. In fact, several of the books are written by people who were developing the languages. Practical C Programming and all other books in the Nutshell series are for technicly enclined people, not for beginners to the area. These books have been ranked as the best of the best for a reason, their real. Any book that tells you your going to learn a language in 21 days is not going to teach you any details and turn you into a code copier, not a code programmer. But then again, that's MHO.
This is not a 5GHz adaptor. So it will not give you true N performance.
Excellent product. Works perfectly. Size and profile fit perfectly between my minidisplayport plug and ethernet cable (Macbook Pro 15" - 2011 model). Price is a little high but a one time only purchase so is OK.
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!
Sold as used. Arrived in great condition. They even sent an extra remote for free! I highly recommend this dealer!!!
If this type radio can suit your needs, then this is the one to buy! If I were a long-haul trucker using CBs every day, I would purchase a larger, more permanently mounted radio for use. The Roadtrip has good sending power, the accompanying rooftop magnet mount antenna is secure in place at highway speeds and is tuneable for best performance, but, still, it is short and does limit the performance this radio could deliver. A better quality magnet mount adds immeasurably to this radio's performance.In this small package is a correspondingly small speaker which is not great for your listening pleasure but it does the job. Again, if i were using this daily, I would pick a larger, more expensive radio with a larger and clearer speaker and a better microphone. But, as the Roadtrip name implies (to me anyway), It is designed to be used on a road trip, in a group or convoy, to pick up some radio and road traffic chatter, not to have an extended conversation on. The rubber duck antenna is definitely a short range convenience unit when carring it as a portable. You will definitely not make or receive any long distance communications in the portable mode. The fact that this unit also comes with a 'cigarette-lighter plug' helps save on battery usage while in your automobile. All in all, I'm glad I have this great little standby CB and it's price is extremely reasonable for the unit it is.Cobra, Roadtrip's maker, has been in the CB business for a long, long, time and they never made junk radios.
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.
Received this printer today and had it running in about 15 minutes. It connected to my Netgear router right away (as do all wifi & wired devices) and I was printing away. I have installed it on all 4 of my computers and can print to this printer in the kitchen within seconds. Although the wifi light went out after a while, there was no issue with "sleeping" as it "woke up" and printed as soon as I routed a print job to it. Am giving it 5 stars in consideration of the price and value. I only print text and some graphics with this printer but also tried printing pictures and the quality was very good indeed. I highly recommend this printer for both wifi and wired printing.
Again Sony has made another great product. Batteries recharge quickly.
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.
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.
The only thing preventing 5 stars is that I personally don't like the belt clip on the base.
The storage boxes assembled easily and they looked like they would work well, but the eight I bought had a strong, almost sour, chemical smell. I kept them in my storage space for two months, figuring that they would loose the offensive odor. That wasn't the case and I put them in the trash yesterday.
Great Product at a Great Price. Works perfectly With Ubuntu 8 and Windows Operating systems
Let me preface this by saying I do not consider myself to be an audiophile by any means. That said, I certainly enjoy good sound quality, and would be far from content with the standard mp3 headphones included with iPods or Zunes. Prior to these, I have used a few models from V-Moda, so these Ultimate Ears are definitely a step up in quality and price. I did a lot of research before landing on these, and I am generally quite happy with them. They don't sound *quite* as excellent as I envisioned more expensive IEMs would, but they are certainly very nice, money well spent.
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.
Very clearly written and easy to understand, Practical C Programming is quite possibly the best introductory C book around. Not only does it plainly and cleary explain such things as declarations, expressions, arrays, qualifiers, etc., but it also gives proper advice on style, debugging, and commenting. Unlike some of the huge &quot;paperweight&quot; programming books, this one is thin, small, and worth its weight in gold.
The product performs as advertized. It is more camera than the average user needs but has completely automated features for those who don't want to know the ins and outs of professional photography to take quality photos. I highly recommend. Choose the lenses that fit your requirements and you will be "good to go".
I can't believe Apex is getting away with selling these horrible machines! They work well for a few months to a year, and then--- it won't play anything you put into it, it simply says &quot;no disc&quot;; or if a disc plays at all, it freezes and skips like mad. In my opinion, this dvd player should be taken off the market. Both my mom and I have had the same experience with our Apex dvd players. I definitely do *not* recommend buying an apex if you still want a working machine in a year.
I tried 4 remotes (Sony, Philips, and others) from local department stores ranging from $10 to $40 before buying this one. I returned all the others; I am not going to return the URC. It is the only remote that was able to control a Yamaha DSP-E300 almost 100% (it controls all the important functions but cannot change the preset values of room size delays). Of course in order to do this I had to use 2 device-buttons on the remote and assign some devices to other buttons but that's OK. I would have to buy a fancy remote at $90 or above to control my 15-year old Yamaha DSP or buy a new amplifier. For the low price I paid for the URC10820 I am 100% satisfied. This one controls the HD box, the TV, the DVD players, the Yamaha tuner preset frequencies and maybe I can make it operate the LCD projector. The manual is simple and easy to follow if you have decent brain power. It contains way more device codes than all the other remotes I tried. Past expereince with ALL-FOR-ONE remotes (like the AV Producer) shows that they work fine for a long time and this is what I expect from this one. It features no fancy screens and no USB connectivity but does offer a JP1 connector for those that know how to use it. It can control a lot of newer and very old devices for less than $20 and it's neither heavy, nor huge. It's a "learning" remote as well but I have no plans to use this function. Can you do that with the fancy modern remotes for less than 20?
Purchased these because the TDK DVD-Rs I was using were glitching when playing back videos. No problems with the Verbatims. Good price. The disks themselves are not as attractive as the printable disks, but who cares: it's the video quality that really matters.
I only purchase APC surge protectors. This is ideally suited to our small home theater system. Some expected signal loss between coax in and out but not enough to take it out of the acceptable range. Quality product.
Very frustrating device. To complicated. Go with Logitech Harmony series. Muchmore user friendly.
I was amazed at the quality of this system. Tremendous bass output (29hz) along with beautifuly voice matched 100-watt speakers. A feature unlike many other multimedia systems is that the audio controls are not on one of the satilite speakers but on its own. If you are willing to invest the money, this is a very good buy.
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.
The Item is as dis-scribed and I am very satisfied with the purchase.
The CTA Digital DB-NP40 NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (710mAh, 3.7V) Replacement for Fuji NP-40 Battery is an excellent product. Great fit with no fuss and the charge time and consuption is remarkable.
Purchased this cable to replace another whose internal braiding partially failed after a year of use (although I expect this was due to some poor handling on my part). The failure resulted in all images being heavily tinted green, and although this was fine for my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles marathons, regular humans didn't look so great (although Titanic becomes a hilarious comedy with Leonardo DiCaprio suffering from constant seasickness).At the price, however, it was easy for me to justify a new purchase and knock off a single star for durability. The 25-foot length is more than enough to comfortably display video on my TV while still having my laptop close at hand. I'd recommend the product for purchase knowing that you get good video quality for a low price.
The ITrip makes listening to the Ipod in your car very easy. YOu simply plug the Itrip into the top of the Ipod and tune your radio to a blank station(I use 87.9) and that's it!!!!No Wires, No charger, Just the Ipod. The Itrip is small, so it will not weigh down the Ipod and again, with no wires, you can just rest the Ipod on the dash or on the passenger seat or in your lap and you are ready to go!!Sometimes, there is a little static. The battery life of the Ipod is pretty significantly shortened(my Ipod is supposed to last 5 hours on one full charge; with the Itrip it is more like 3 1/2), but these minor setbacks don't matter to me; because I always have 7500 songs in my car with no fuss!!!For $20.00, you simply cannot go wrong!!ENJOY
These are soooooooooooooooooo cool. The bass ROX. It will modify any mp3 player. You have to learn how to fit them in your ear properly, after about a week of using it, THEY ROC. The reproduction of these headphones are amazing. They are crystal clear. And the come with like, 20 earpieces for diferent size ears.
OK, my own rule is that you should always take overenthusiastic reviews with a grain of salt. But I can't help but be superhappy about this thing. I had two HP printers previously, which each performed OK for about 6 months before I encountered the same problems (printing out streams of gunk, difficulty getting it to print if there was a paper jam, etc.). I blamed the manufacturer, so I decided to get a multifunction from Canon. I cannot vouch for Canon's other products, but this is a home run. I have had it for about 7 weeks now, and it runs like a dream.* Printer: Ok, it takes a couple seconds to warm up, but once it gets printing, it is super quick. The speed on the fastest setting (draft, grayscale) is amazing.* Photo Printer: I printed out a family photo and hung it on the wall (I used matte paper), and it looks great. I am very happy with the detail and coloration in the picture.* Copier: I love the feeder, and it works great. It copies super quick, and no problems.* Scanner: Have used the scanner a few times (Presto Pagemaker is the software that comes with it), and it is great. Just push the copy button, the software automatically comes up on your computer, and you click &quot;scan&quot;. And you are done!For me, printers have always been the bane of my existence. (You know that's true when you have gotten into shouting matches with your printer.) The problem with most printers is that they work when you don't need them, and they fail when you do need them. But this one works all the time, and always quickly and without problems. It is as easy and one-touch as multifunctions get, and the software has proven to be valuable. I really couldn't be happier. Hope you find the same joy I did.
This product doesn't work i recieved it and when i turned it on i only could see the blue light from de LCD but no numbers and the CD Drive didn't open. I paid for it and now i have nothing to do because it passed more than 30 days and i cannot returned it..... Don't buy this.
I got this bag faster than I expected. Thanks.The bag was a little bigger than I thought, but good enough.
I bought this lens for my Canon 20D digital camera and have found it to be a great all-purpose, everyday-use lens. Here are the best features from my perspective:1. The range of telephoto zoom is adequate for 90% of photo opportunites. 28-135 mm telephoto in digital photography translates into 48-230 mm in SLR film photography. Since a standard camera lens is 50-55 mm, the starting range of this zoom lens equals that and then has the added versatility of zooming up to 135 mm (or 230mm in old style camera figures). In my opinion, this added range of framing a shot gives the photographer so much more creativity, as well as being able to bring objects into closer, more intimate range. I mentioned that this lens is good for 90% of all general camera shots; the missing 10% are those pictures that require a better zoom (more telephoto zoom), and those pics that need a wider field of view. You may find that for group photos in close proximity, you want to take a step backwards to get everybody in the frame. This is not a problem unless you simply don't have the room to take that step back. I solved this problem by switching back to the original 18-55mm lens that came with the camera. For the more distant shots that can't be drawn into the 135mm zoom of this lens I purchased a better telephoto zoom.2. The lens has autofocus and IS stabilization technology. For one used to manual focus lenses in SLR film photography, the addition of a fast autofocus lens is a terrific feature! I used to miss those spur of the moment shots because I was trying to achieve focus. With this lens, you make those shots, because within a milisecond of depressing the shutter down halfway, the picture snaps into focus! I absolutely love this feature! The focuser has many points of potential focus, so it adapts easily to virtually all focusing situations. For the really difficult focusing shots, there is the option of manual focusing. While nice to have, I rarely use this option. The Image Stabilization feature is a handy one in the longer shots. "IS" lets one get away with a bit of camera shake without too much out-of-focus smear on the picture. Canon does not recommend using the IS feature on tripod shots, so there is a switch to turn off the IS if desired.3. The lens takes sharp clear pictures. I have not been disappointed with the quality of the lens at all.Drawbacks1. While there are not too many drawbacks to this lens, I think the major one is that the lens is bigger and heavier, in fact, much bigger and heavier than the standard 17-55 mm lenses that come with SLR cameras. For me this is not a problem, however, for one that wants to have a lighter-weight camera, this could be considered a serious drawback. On the other hand, a SLR camera like the Canon 20D or digital Rebel is not designed to be a smaller pocket-sized camera. It is a larger format camera and of course the lenses will be larger (and heavier) as well.2. Cost. At just over 400 dollars, this lens is an investment. Again, one has to weigh the obvious financial outlay, but the 28-135 mm lens is so superior to the cheaper 18-55 mm lens, that in my opinion, it is well worth the cost to upgrade.With this product, Canon made a great everyday camera lens. From my perspective, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages and I do recommend this lens to be your everyday standard camera lens.Jim "Konedog" Koenig
Very easy to use, it doesn't require a key to install it on the steering wheel (like my other one did) This makes it quick and easy to install, which makes it more likely to be used consistently.
I Love using this cooker. Beans are done super fast. Its easy to wash too and it looks very pretty. I highly recommend it.
After 1 year of use I can put it in the garbage! It first started to give error message "Bad" and then "no".Toshiba has had this pb with other DVD players but does not want to exchange it...
My dad was the one who first bought this Sony Cybershot. At the time he used it a lot but now he's letting me have a go at it. The zoom is phenomenal and the 2.1 MP resolution is perfect, and allows the photos to be crisp and clinical. It can take reasnable MPEG movies and is very simple to use. Downloading the pictures onto computer proves to be quick and simple. The LCD screen is flexible allowing you better photos from awkward positions. The only small draw-back is that the shutter takes a bit too long too catch a fast moving object such as a bird. This camera was a really pleasent experience for me!
Sorry, folks, this is a waste of money. The threads on the positive terminal screw cap stripped the second time I hand tightened it. Looks like the threads were cut in really thin copper foil. Maybe if you're going to attach a terminal lug once and never touch it again it will work, but be very careful not to tighten the screw cap very much.
This is a good bag for a digital camera. It has plenty of space for your cords, extra batteries, spare memory cards, and the like. However, if you have larger camera that has multiple lenses this bag is not for you. I bought this bag for my Kodak Z650 and I have a lens mount adapter, wide angle lens, and telephoto lens for it. It all barely fits in the bag, but is not easily accessible and probably not real safe for the extra lenses as they are stacked atop each other. This bag is well padded, but be aware that you will not like it if you have too many accessories.
Really nice drive, the size and price are just what I needed. Works great with the ReadyBoost feature of Windows Vista. Vista needs a perf of 2.5MB/sec throughput for 4K random reads and 1.75MB/sec throughput for 512K random writes. Works well between XP and Vista using sneakernet. Design is also clean and easy to identify in a dark pc environment.
Does what you'd expect. Know that you have to give the first tube a twist to start the collapsing.
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..
My wife do not have good knowledge of driving directions. I bought this GPS for my wife. It works absolutely fine. I have no complaints so far. I would recommend this GPS 1000% for anybody. Driving to a unknown place is now a piece of cake using Garmin C580.
This is my 3rd Canon Digital Elph camera. They are great little point and shoot cameras. The metal case makes them feel "substantial" not cheap and I have had great luck and great results with all of my Canons. This one is the smallest one so far, it doesn't need to get any smaller and they changed the position of some of the buttons, etc., making the camera easier to use. I would definitely recommend this camera and will probably replace it with another when I need to.
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.I sized and ordered the Lowepro 1W lens case for my EF28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM lens with its EW-78BII lens hood installed backwards. I had been using the Lowepro 1 case for the lens, since it was readily available at a local retailer, but keeping the lens hood separate was really annoying, and meant I didn't use it sometimes, in all honesty, since I didn't have it with me. I was delighted to test fly the 1W case with the EF28-135 lens and hood and to find it was a nice fit, without being too tight at all. 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. Unlike one other reviewer, my fit was "loose" and just right. Perhaps there's some variation in manufacturing with the cases, or perhaps they used a different lens hood???Another Lowepro lens case reviewer complained of a bad smell with newer cases when they received them. I had never had this issue with any other Lowepro case I'd previously bought, but was concerned. I was relieved when I got the Lowepro 1W case and found that it had no such odor or bad smell.The height of the case and lens is a perfect match as well. The top of lens EF-mount cap is flush with 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 also tried the 1W case with my EF-S 10-22mm F/3.5-4.5 USM lens with its behemoth EW-83E lens hood reversed. It was close, but no cigar. (Nor did I expect it to fit, given my measurements and those posted for the 1W case.) The petal lens hood on that wide angle lens is gigantic, so it currently travels in either a Lowepro 1 case without the hood, or in a Lowepro Cirrus TLZ 15 case that I happened to have for reasons unremembered. This hood is 4.75" diameter at its widest point, whereas the lens is only 3".I am very pleased with the Lowepro 1W case for the intended application, and will now be able to take another lens in to the field on my belt without having to find a separate storage place for its lens hood (or leave it behind). And 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 3 case for my EF70-200mm F/4L IS USM lens at the same time, and have posted a separate positive review for that as well.
I love the fact that this calculator puts the equations in the form they are learning in school. You actually get to see the equation, not just the answer. AND it shows the dividing "bridge" in division, not the dash with dots over/under it.I think it helps my son see the equations in a form that is meaningful because it's how his teacher does it & how it is on his homework. He's 6 & thinks it is fun to just sit around & practice with equations, testing himself before he hits equal for the answer. Glad I bought it.
I bought this for &lt; $300 USD at a discount warehouse; works like a charm. 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz and its crystal clear with WinXP "ClearType" smoothing enabled (and crystal clear without it, as well, I simply prefer the smoothed look as opposed to the blocky look).I game and work on graphic design, as well as write, so I spend a lot of time looking at a screen. Previously I used a Sony Trinitron 17" Flat CRT and I didn't think any TFT could come close to that clarity -- much less a 19" display ... but this one is very close. In day-to-day use I hardly notice the difference at all. In gaming, I have not seen any ghosting; response is instant. The only downside is low max res. Would have been absolutely perfect if it went up just one stage higher than 1280 x 1024, to really take advantage of all that screen space while gaming. But otherwise, it's geat!
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 printer is a home office dream! I print a lot, and the print is outstanding. The 6 ppm is plenty for me. Most of my documents are under 20 pages. But a hundred pages is no problem! I use the copy function a lot - I didn't expect to. LazerJet is permanent ink - no smudges, no runs. Lazer printing is a must for any kind of business correspondence. I bought a HP 1120C for my color needs. The software that comes with the printer is very complete and easy. I have had no problems with any of the functions -print, fax, copy, scan.If you do a lot of envelops - this is not the printer for you - one at a time (pain).
I purchased one for my daughter for Christmas last year and found myself using it for my laptop, so I had to get my own! It is perfect to use on your lap while on a bed, couch or living room chair. I have a cooler with a fan but that can only be used on a hard surface. I use my cush top all of the time. Not only does it keep the computer cool but it also adds just the right height. You can not go wrong with this product.Belkin F8N044-BRN CushTop Notebook Stand (Chocolate/Blue)
How are you going to beat $9 for a pair of headphones that:1. Don't fall off when you jump/run/plyometrics/hang-clean/etc.2. Sound good (i mean, they aren't going to compare to those fancy noise canceling over the ear ones, but they are fine)3. Can be worn in the rain, dried out, and 9 times out of 10 will work again4. If broken, can be taped into place and work for many more monthsThe only challenge i have ever had with these is during the summer, if i forget a headband, and sweat a bunch on a run - the sweat can pool in your ear and short them out. So just pull them out of your ear every once in a while and blow the sweat off them; or don't forget the headband, or just shave your head :o)I just ordered my 4th pair in 4 years - i wear them almost daily to workout attached to a sansa-clip MP3 player (which is also super light), i run the wire under my shirt between the mp3 and the headphones so the wire doesn't bounce and it is like they are a part of my head.I have tried all the rest - the big ones annoy the ** out of me with their weight and the slipping off, the "in ear" ones hurt after a while no matter what kind you get, and those ones that rest behind your head? I mean seriously, you are going to run with a pair of headphones that bounce?Anyway - i love these things.
Excellent product. The image is perfect, very clear. The webcam is very small and light, perfect for notebooks. I love it.
You can't beat the price of these HDMI cables. I have purchased them in many sizes and they are excellent quality. I attached the 15 foot cable to a 25 foot cable for a long run in a home theater room, and the video quality it excellent.
Puchased for my 8 year older daughter - unit very nice - but would probably pick one less complicated for this age group
I wanted a way to get my iPod music into the car speakers w/o re-building the car. This does the job and works well in my '97 Civic (but with the antenna retracted) and in our '03 Accord (window antenna). And has worked OK in a '02 CR-V (external fixed antenna). The reception is OK once you get your ducks in a row and get everything tuned to common frequencies that are not used by a real FM radio station. The transmitter supports 3 frequencies but I have been surviving fine on one. Your mileage will vary on this, obviously.Down sides are that the display is hard to read in the typical power-plug location. I ended up programming it while plugged into a emergency battery with a 12V port. Changing frequencies is a push of a button, and if you've pre-programmed the car that ought to be a button push as well. The sound is as good as the car stereo will produce (all are factory standard), and the volume control in the car works - but nothing else. Music selection has be done from the iPod. The iPod interface is impossible to use [safely] while driving.There is a down side that is hard to blame on the manufacturer, but is a definite PIA. The iPod, when it comes up, is in pause mode. My cars shut off momentarily between "Run" and "Accessory" modes. So the iPod re-starts when ever I move the key out of "Run". So there is no way to leave the iPod running when parked w/o digging the iPod out of its hiding place and starting the music up again once the ignition is in accessory mode. Similarly for when you start the car again, the music won't start up w/o some fiddling.Edit Oct 2007. I have since seen a similar device where the frequency display is part of the plug in the iPod. That would provide easier reading. Problem might be that the plug would be prone to being bumped and unplugged. I guess that if you have the choice, you'd want to look at both.
I really like the B&W; pack. Great for artistic shots.Nice tone quality if you use it correctly. Photoshop and Iphoto does print a little bit darker. You can tweak them in both applications. However importing them as is to Indesign does bring out better tonality. Without all the tweaking.Wish there was more prints. Only 25 per pack?
We purchased these speakers to replace a pair of very large Pioneer Speakers that we have had for many years. We were pleasantly suprised with the quality of sound from these 2 much smaller speakers. I would certainly consider JBL speakers to others and may purchase more also.
Memorex is crap. Absolute garbage. Fourteen of the twenty-five discs were un-burnable (on a 6 month old MacBook). I've heard of similar problems with Memorex but bought anyway because of the price. I won't ever again. Once I bought a 3 pack from an office supply store and 1 of the 3 was bad. I don't understand how Memorex can continue to get away with selling this junk! Don't be suckered by the price. Read the reviews here and elsewhere on the web.Have already bought Verbatim.
After going through 3 generations of Canon compact digital cameras (s410 being the last and still working after 2.5 years), I am very glad to finally have made the investment in a digital SLR camera. The quick startup time, the small shutter lag and flexibility of the XTi are fantastic. I have taken several hundred photos so far under a variety of conditions and I am very pleased! I still use my s410 when I don't feel like lugging around the XTi.
I just can't say enough good things about this lens. Wildlife and flower images captured with this lens and my E-500 are super sharp and vivid. The lens itself is solidly built and is a wonderful piece of engineering. It's only drawback is it's weight which takes a while to get used to. The weight causes me to have dificulty holding steady. In low light conditions this can be a problem with slow shutter speeds. To reslove this I use it with a monopod and am very happy with the results.This lens is special.
Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphonesi have several sets of headphones, but none come close to these from a comfort or performance standpoint especially at this price. i use them to mix recordings so they are on for hours at a time. clarity is a must. these are keepers.
Basic S-video cable arrived on time, well-made, seems durable, works as it's supposed to. I use it instead of a RCA-plug cable to get a somewhat better video signal from equipment that is not HD. For example, some of the older camcorders and VCRs support only co-ax, RCA plug, and S-video for the video output. Of those, S-Video is the best choice.
I hooked it up by myself with the help of the kids. The buttons on the player are SIMPLE, easy to use not like all of the other systems I had before. I actually played a DVD, started it, stopped it, fast forward etc and did the same for a VHS tape, now I dont need the kids to set up a movie for me to watch, I strongly recommend this unit. Remote has to many buttons,
I just received my order to day and they are everything and more that I wanted form a pair of professional headphones! Only problem is that they apparently pull more power from my ipod and drain the battery faster. But the sound quality is worth it!
Given my 1-star rating, it has an astonishing 21% dissatisfaction rate. What else need to be said about it? Really not much, but I do want to share my own experience.This is no doubt the hardward I have had most problems, and hence frustrations, with. After I had given up the router (I am now connecting to my DSL modem directly), I decided to come here and see what other people have to say about it. With little surprise, I found out a lot of them experienced the same.When it works, it may work great for a quite a while. However, it may stop working all a sudden, or when you have to restart it (power outrage, moving etc.). Several times, I had struggled but managed to reset the network; this time, it completely died on me, without responding even to wired connection.I give up, seriously. It has consumed way more time and effort than what a piece of $30 hardware really should. I am shopping for a new router, and will never buy anything from Netgear.
This is an excellent CD-storage piece. I have one of the big album type binders that I usually keep all of my CD's in, but when I'm going on a road trip or something, I can move over a bunch of CD's into this storage wallet and it takes up a lot less room and is much easier to access. Excellent product and a great value for the price.
I purchased this printer after reading a lot of reviews of other printers and this model's predecesor, the C5150. After rebate, I purchased it from Staples for $400...and they delivered it for free.I previously owned a Konica-Minolta Magicolor 2400 W Color Laser that I returned. A lesson I learned from that printer is that some color lasers are power hogs. My home office is in an older house (120+ yrs old) with typical home-sized circuitry. The K-M caused the lights to flicker when on. The power consumption on this one is very reasonable.As previously noted, this printer is big. It is 2 ft deep without the straight path outlet tray open. The top opens like a car hood to access the consumables. While this makes it easy to get to them, you can't put this printer anywhere you don't have clearance over it. Measure carefully before you buy. It is also heavy...almost 60 lbs.Set up was a snap and the instructions were good. Once in place, hookup and installation was easy, as this is not on a network. Just plug in two cords and run the installation software.The first sample turned out to be defective after about a month. (That can happen to anything.) Oki Customer Support shipped me a refurbished unit overnight and mailed me a lable to ship the defective unit back. Fedex would even come and pick it up.While getting a refurbished unit was expected, it came with no consumables...toner, drums, fuser and belt. No problem with this printer, tho, because the top opens and everything comes out and back in easily. So swapping everything from one to the other was easy and I was back up and running in no time.This is where I had a minor problem. The defective printer had less than 300 pages on it. The replacement had a page count of more than 3000. The printer (as most do) judges the life of all consumables based on the page count, so my 99% full toner cartridges were now detected to be only 67% full with a corrosponding decrease in the remaining life of the belt, fuser, and drums. Since this printer will stop working when it thinks it is out of toner, I would have to replace all toners when they still have 1/3 of their life left in them! (The older firmware version of the replacement printer was a minor issue.)I called Customer Service back with the above concerns. They said there was no way to reset the page count on the printer after servicing, but they agreed to my concerns. They sent me a brand new printer (also overnight) with all new consumables. Fedex came and took the old one away a couple of days later.The new printer has been running satisfactorily for about 4 months now with no problem. I print mostly on regular 20 lb paper but have done business card stock, Avery lables, check stock, envelopes, and card stock. I have even used lables and envelopes that said "inkjet only not for laser printers" with no problems using both the standard tray and the multipurpose tray. The instructions suggest using the straight thru method for envelopes, card stock, and lables, but all come out fine making the turn thru the normal path.Contrary to the whining in the previoius post about all the toners running out at once...that is not likely. Depending on your usage, the black will be out first. The others will likely last a lot longer. As far as price, the cost of one black cartridge is far less than the 7 inkjet cartridges (At $30 ea.)I would need for the same 5000 pages on my HP 6540 inkjet.As an aside, the price of consumables is comparable with other color lasers. If you use the cost of consumables as a basis, the 7 injet cartridges far exceeds the cost of that printer, too. (Not factoring in color ones.)I do mostly black and white printing and have the defaults set to only use the black cartridge in draft mode. (Still good quality for most uses.) This extends the life of the color toners. The default settings are easy to set using the front panel controls.The shiny printing takes some getting used to, but I can live with it.The color pictures (graphics and photographs) I have done have looked good, tho not as good as a good inkjet, but from reading other reviews, neither does any laser.The only cons are warmup times and noise. Compared to some other lasers I demo-ed in the store this one is a bit noisier especially when warming up, but still bearable. (But then I go back to the old dot matrix printer days, so I guess noise is relative.)It also takes approx 1 min 55 sec for the first page to come out when the printer is in standby (power saving) mode. Successive print jobs take about 40 seconds for the first page. After that is is fast and quiet.Overall I am happy with the printer, very satisfied with the customer support, and would recommend this printer. I would give it 4.5 stars if possible, and 5 if it were quieter.
This memory works perfectly in an older server that we are revamping for a new project. Repeating memtest86 for over 48 hours didn't find any problems.
I've owned a couple of different types of wireless headphones and listened to a couple of other brands owned by other people. Every other one I have ever tried has had some static noise, especially when you move around the room with them. I had returned a pair of the infrared headphones after being completely disgusted with the high-pitched noise generated by the computer, etc... I had pretty much given up on wireless, that is until now. These are utterly quiet and the sound quality is outstanding. I am completely satisfied with them. I recommend them without any hesitation or reservations. I won't even look at another brand now.
Pass where others fail....I purchased these cables as part of a massive rewire and update of our Home Theatre setup. For the DirectTV satellite installation, this meant taking the cables that previously came straight out of the wall and directly to the PVR/cable box and instead attaching that cable to the back of a keystone coaxial connector, and then connecting the PVR to the front of the same keystone connector (once for each of the two connections/tuners).I initially used two coaxial cables I had laying around and at first this seemed to work. Gradually intermittent problems surfaced only to be replaced by total failure of a tuner. Over an hour of phone support didn't reveal the problem - only a visit from a DirectTV service rep showed the problem to be with the coaxial cables I had used to connect the PVR to the keystone jacks.I replaced those initial cables with these from Monster and problem solved. It's been months now and no hint of problems.Pros:* Good Price* Usual Amazon fast ship and deliver* Working wellCons:* a bit pricey compared to ~standard~ cables, but again - these workedAll in all I'm happy with my purchase and recommend these cables.
The product was shipped nicely, but the bulb lasted a few hours. Kind of a waste considering they aren't dirt cheap. I was expecting 7 to 8 hours of usage, but I did not get near that.
I worked as they reportedI now have the privacy I wanted.I would recommend this product.I would by again
These are really the type of headphones you can use on your portable cd player. The sound quality is just what any person could ask for in headphones (only if they know what the specifications mean). First stop, the frequency response is 10 - 28,000 hz.....the wider the range, the better its sounds. And its sensitivity is up to 102 db....the higher, the louder (you always want aleast more than a 100 db). So, when the next time anyone wants to buy good headphones, always look for the sensitivity, and the frequency response. Anyways, these headphones are a good choice for sound. Also, its comfortable, adjustable, and its foldable so u can take it in your school bookbag, suitcase, pocketbook, or whatever. Buy these headphones if you dont wanna waste time looking for the right price, or a brand name.
Sounds great, and works well with the iPod Classic 160.Love the tiny remote control too.
I'm glad I purchased this upgrade. 1Gb of RAM was no longer cutting it for my computer. With the 2 additional Gb at 400 MHz, I noticed measurable improvement in computer speed. Installation was fairly easy -- access to the card slots on the motherboard was tight, but not the fault of this product. Installation instructions were included. I had to consult my computer manual to find out that memory upgrades should go into the empty slots as opposed to shifting over the existing memory. On initial boot-up, the computer automatically recognized that the new memory was present and no further actions were required to utilize the new memory.I sent in my rebate coupon, and hopefully PNY will follow through on it. I've read reviews that said it was like pulling teeth to get the rebate check, but hopefully they're doing better now.
I bought this bag/case for my Nikon 10-24mm ultra wide lense. The lense fits perfectly inside with the hood attached (reversed). I can now bring my wide lense by just clipping it on my belt or just throw it inside my wife's bag. I can also fit in my other small lense. Here's my ranking: design = 5 star, durability = 5 star, price = 5 star, usabilty = 5 star, quality = 5 start, shipping = 5 star, overall 5 = star.
Item does just what review says. I do recomend it to other people if you want to catch a thief.
HK receiver arrived quickly and undamaged and worked perfectly out of the box. Receiver has features commonly found on receivers costing hundreds of dollars more. Receiver has a great look and a nice blue glow to the indicator lights. Auto equalizer didn't produce the result I was looking for so I adjusted EQ manually. Instruction manual and settings take a little time and effort to figure out, but once you understand how it all works you can really dial it in to make the sound absolutely incredible. Unit has two remotes which is nice and an optional Ipod docking station. Hint - if you're going to add an upconverting DVD player check out the Oppo unit. The other manufacturers have a problem with their units(less than $300.00) freezing up. Once you have all the settings configured it's just a one button click to get it all running. My only rub is that the HK remote codes do not allow my cable box remote to turn off the HK receiver. It turns on the receiver, but will not turn it off. I have to go back to the HK remote to turn the unit off.
The product was big, bulky, and heavy but a lot cheaper than bought at any store. It was like 20+ at Walmart for a VGA 10 feet cord.
I received the film on time , and the packaging way new , however the film did not work. I don't know if this is the dealers fault or polaroids fault.
Although it's not as cushy as its name indicates it might be, I love this thing. It keeps my laptop cooler than it would otherwise be and keeps my laptop from burning my legs (especially when wearing shorts - ouch). As other reviewers have stated, it's not perfect for cooling my laptop, but I definitely notice that the fan in my laptop doesn't run as hard and that the laptop isn't as hot when it is on the Belkin as opposed to my lap, pillow, or desk.I find that it's better than just using a pillow because the pillows would actually conduct the heat to my lap after prolonged use. Plus, my laptop would sound like it was about to take off, the fan was running so hard. And while I was disappointed by the firmness of the Belkin CushTop compared to a pillow at first, I realized that its firmness keeps it from blocking my laptop's vents and gives greater stability than a pillow. I can set my laptop on top of the Belkin down on the floor or table and not have to worry that my laptop is going to topple off. As another reviewer stated, it is also great for keeping your laptop safe from spills (actually happened once and I was so grateful for the Belkin). All in all, I think that it does what its supposed to do and looks cute to boot.
Cartrige I received expired in 2006 and had leaked all over the place. The description said that it was a new cartridge. Now i know why it only cost 1.94. The shipping was around 4.95. I just threw it away, did bother returning it.
I was so excited to find this film because I went to numerous camera stores and could not find the film for my camera! Quick shipment too!
This is the perfect camera for anyone who is just getting started in Digital Photography. It has two megapixels, which is plenty for me. Feel free to get more, but I have taken so many beautiful pictures with this camera when not even using Fine picture quality. The video mode is great. It is what really attracted me to this camera. It has audio and as much video can be taken as the memory card can hold, about 5 minutes on high quality, 20 minutes on medium, and 90 minutes on poor with my 128mb memory card. I suggest that you use medium quality so that you can still get fairly good videos, but conserve memory card space. You just have to remember that it is still a picture camera and not a video camera, so it will not be great quailty video.Now for the complaints. My first is that I can't figure out how to make auto flash come on when I start the camera. For some reason it always goes to no flash, so you have to remember to turn the flash on. The only other complaint is that the 16mb card is practically useless, so I went ahead and bought a 128mb card when I bought the camera. Depending on the different quality settings it can hold as many as 1700 pictures (640 x 480, standard quality) or as little as 120 pictures (1600 x 1200, fine quality). Generally speaking, I keep it on 1280 x 960 standard quality and I can get around 400 pictures.Finally, the USB connection is great. You just hook the camera up to the computer, install the drivers if you have an older version of Windows than XP (I didn't have to install any divers on my computer with XP), and turn on the camera. The computer detects it as an extra drive, just like a ZIP drive.In conclusion: for such a great camera at such an amazing price, what are you waiting for???
I am pleased with the value this item represents, I mounted it to the top of a gitzo mini ball head to use with my d80 w/ a 18-105 lens. It as a little bigger than I thought, but the shoe is just perfect, and is very un-noticable on my camera. It makes it three times faster to mount the camera to the tripod and increases the utility.
Quick delivery and a great price. Nothing like getting the proper ink cartridges and knowing they will work all the time. refills are junk! JUNK!!!
Great picture...find the settings from the infamous 1499 post in AVS forums. It works great. I absolutely love the shine on the surface...it's the closest picture to Plasma (which I prefer). Also, you really need a Surround Sound System....The audio is OK for a TV. I have this hooked up to a PS3 and a Motorola HDTV cable box.
STUFF I LIKED:1) it has a radio! its awesome, so that if you get bored of CDs, theres always the radio there to listen to. reception was decent from where i was...some stations better than others. it even partially worked for a while underground in the subway lol.2) sound quality in general is perfectly fine. it has enough options -the basics, play stop pause skip etc, and some program song things and random shuffle, intro, repeat, repeat all. im not that into hi tech stuff, so maybe to other people who are used to all sorts offancy buttons this may be a disappointment, but it was perfectly fine for me, perfectly servicable and adequate.3) great anti-skip thing -45 seconds. it hasnt skipped at all so far with the antishock thing on, even running a bit. and you even have the option to turn it off if you want. pretty cool.4) it has a &quot;low battery&quot; display thing to warn you.THINGS I DIDNT LIKE:1) the buttons are easy to reach cuz theyre in the front, but then if you try to put the discman in a bag or something the buttons get pressed by other things easily, so its best to just hold it in your hand which is kind of annoying. but thats just a minor thing2) its rather on the bulky side, especially compared to super expensive new ultra slim models. its a tight fit into a really big jacket pocket. but its okay though.3) personally i like the behind the ear headphones or earbuds or something, but this is traditional over your head earphones. theyre good quality though, the volume is fine, music doesnt get warped, perfectly servicable once again. it doesnt block out outside noise at ALL though, which can be annoying (especially on the subway). but theyre decent4) sort of short battery life...my first set of new batteries got eaten up in about 6-7 hours...i dont know if thats considered good or bad, but ive heard of other discmans having battery lives of like 30 hours and such.so overall, a really great buy...very affordable especially for all its features and stuff. i shopped around a lot before choosing this cd player, and im happy with my decision.****EDITED FROM ABOUT A YEAR LATER****okay, above was my review after owning this CD player for about a month. a year later, I realize it probably wasn't the best investment ever.- It does have a sort of bulky cheap plastic feel to it, and after dropping it a few times (which i think is somewhat inevitable throughout the course of a year...), the clasp broke off, so now I use a big piece of duct tape to keep the cd player shut. That's fine though, it still works.-The big easy-to-push buttons are still really annoying, so I always take the batteries out when putting the player into my bag.- the anti-skip feature stopped working well. When I run, I just listen to the radio, because now the feature only lets me listen to 45 seconds of CD music before it starts skipping with a vengeance. Since I plan to run for more than 45 seconds, the feature is rather useless for running purposes, but still decent for bumpy busrides or just walking. The radio is still fine after a year.-The display has gone kaput. You can still see the minutes, but the little lines that make up the numbers for the seconds have disappeared one by one throughout the year.So overall, probably not the best buy, especially for durability, but it still works sort of, and I am somewhat attached to it despite its shortcomings.
With all the ear 'buds' and other foam inserts, this is the way headphones were meant to be. Nice sound, not canned, not over rumbling. Consistent output. The head set is adequately lined for comfort but the ear pads could be extendable just a little more. Of course, they consume more storage space but do fold into a compact unit.
I love the design of this stand, and the material its made from.But I've had some major problems with slippage when putting my macbook pro on it. It won't stay on the stand at all =(
I am a musician/artist who never spent much time in the recording studio...something i took for granted i guess. So when listening to music, i wasn't so much concerned with the quality of the recording but the creativity and originality of the music.I was in search of a pair of headphones for recreational music listening. A friend suggested these headphones so i purchased them. Gotta say, I've been listening to music my entire life and i've never heard such clarity, color, and pronounced low end in a pair of headphones. Absolutely love them! Might have to get another pair for work.
Having had this camera for 2 months now, I have had a chance to take several hundred photos, including a trip to the Bahamas. It's so small and light you hardly know it's around your neck. It takes very little time to start shooting from the moment you turn it on. The plastic construction seems to be very sturdy and doesn't show fingerprints. I love the 12X zoom lens. The image stabilizing feature works very well, allowing me to take sharp pictures from the deck of a cruise ship in very heavy wind. Photos are sharp and the digital noise is not a problem in most situations. In low light, noise is moderate in magnified photos on the computer, but no more so than other similar cameras, I'm told. In comparing this camera to my old Panasonic DMC-FZ10 with 4MP, it seems that there is a bit more noise. This is probably because of cramming so many more megapixils into the same sensor space. There are a ton of features, most of which I don't use, but all the buttons and dials are easy to figure out. The instuction booklet is 130 pages long, but pretty easy to navigate. I would give this camera 5 stars, but for the noise factor. However, unless you want to move up to a DSLR, you're pretty much stuck with some degree of digital noise.
Don't waste a lot of time shopping. Other than being a bit slow on pictures, they are excellent photos. Set up is very easy. I had a HP photosmart P1000 then tried canon & epson printers and have returned to HP. I find they still print the clearest photos I have seen. Walmart has these for just under $100. Get a #56 black cartridge when you get it and save on the photo ink. Package has a spare cartridge holder for the photo cartridge. You can insert your digital camera card, hit the print all button and walk away. Come back when the prints are done. (4 X 6 prints about 45 seconds each) Many print options. This also prints very clear text - get yours and be as happy as I am...........
good sony minidisc player,but a few things need to be asked.. you need to hook this machine up to a computer ..I have onwed a sony minidisc in the past..and the computer thing is fine no problems about that,but when I try to play my older minidiscs on the computer they wont play..I figured out the answer.. the older discs are "analog' and the new recorded discs are "digital' and thats fine but I have a standard minidisc player for my stereo and when I try to play a disc in from the computer.. again.. no playback... the stereo machine reads.. " no music"my question is for sony....why couldnt sony think of a way to make everything work together and configure right ?? perhaps make software that can configure older discs to the new digital format ??I now have discs that play on the computer and then I have discs that play from the older minidisc player.. oh well.this is the only thing that bothers me about sony...but still a good minidisc player for its price..it has speeds now that you can add alot more music on the discs as well I got a total of 48 songs on one alone..its a great space saver with all that music on one disc you dont need to carry around a ton of discs..I also own an "ipod" but still love my minidiscs too.the software for sony is now "3.4" if you have not updated your software just go to sony.com ..or sony connect. it is better for the system and your computer. enjoy..
This first thing I noticed when I was installing a hard drive into this enclosure what how well everything fit together. I've tried something like 10 different types of enclosures and most of them always had something that didn't quite go together right without a little force. Not the case with this. The only plastic parts in this unit are the back plate and the power button. If those were metal and someone told me this was a product by Apple, I would believe them.I purchased 10 of these for a media project, and there wasn't a single problem with any of them. That consistency really impressed me, and I plan on sticking with this model for future buys until I can no longer find it. They are definitely more expensive than the average enclosure, but the quality justifies it in my mind.Take a look at the customer images I submitted to get a good idea of how this comes apart and goes back together.UPDATE 12/8/2010: I've owned these enclosures for over 2 years now and I still love them. I haven't had a single issue with them yet. I was originally using them exclusively with firewire but now use several with eSATA and am extremely pleased with the speed difference. I still recommend them.
I bought the 730us through Circuit City for 899.99. For this price, you get a great deal. But Compaqs seeem to have a lot of problems and are usually hit or miss. I know a couple of people who bought this laptop, and some said they worked great while others say they had problem right out of the box. First of all, I was lucky, and I had no problems and it works very well. And it is well worth the price. The only thing that I wish is that it had a cd rw, but you do pay for what you get and then some. I suggest that if you are going to buy one, you should put out the extra 250 or so dollars and buy the 4 year replacement plan. So if it goes bad you can get a new one. Another piece of advies that I would recommend is that you SHOULD NOT BUY IT FROM EBAY OR ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT DOES NOT OFFER A RETURN POLICY. Hope this helped.
I went to my cell provider (the mation's largest network) to get something to transfer pictures from a mini SD to the computer, and they sold me a $70 dysfunctional "thing", which prompted me to buy this reader, which has been flawless in every regard.
Have used hundreds of these for all kinds of uses. Have never had one fail to be burned or read.
If what your looking for is rear curtain sync, you don't need all mulimax transceivers. However if you are looking to have separate zones of flashes you do need to have the mulitmax, or equivalent 32 channel receiver. The zone function only works on channels 17-32, and the plus only has channels 1-4.With that in mind this is the definition of reliability, and for many applications just having the extra channels will be worth the extra hundred bucks. For example at major sporting events where every photographer seems to be using those first four channels you will still be able to have your flash go off only when you want it too.Using zones has some extra uses too. I use it in my studio to set up 3 completely different lighting scenes (background white, background black, and third with some light spill onto the background) set my camera to bracket (3) and then with each shot get 3 completely different pictures. Saves me lots of time and I don't have to tell the model "that looked great, now try to do exactly the same thing after I spend 5 minutes fiddling with the lights...."Now if you have no idea what I am talking about, then maybe this isn't the device for you. And that is not a problem! But there is no reason to pay this money if you are not sure that you are going to use its features.
These are the best collapsible headphones that I've ever owned. Excellent sound quality, good bass, good treble, and very comfortable. I use these on my Apple iPod in work and they're perfect.AKG K 26 P - Headphones ( ear-cup )
If you are going to buy this ink, understand that it is going to last you for only about ~150 pages or so, not the 200+ pages it says on the box, and that's a generous estimate. If you don't use the printer often you won't notice it, but that's how many pages the ink lasts. Yeah, it's cheaper than what you get in the store, but the kind in the store actually lasts as long as it says it is going to (as far as I remember), about 220-250 pages. I am giving this product 1 star because I want to discourage this type of deceptive advertising. I am getting really sick of HP and their lousy paper-jamming printers and expensive ink.
Doesn't matter how good or how bad a product is, I will give it zero star when I am lied to: the 4xC batteries are NOT included, and the USB port is only 1.1, not "ultra fast 2.0" as indicated in the product information.On top of that: the player does not resume where it left off on the SD card, the alarm function on my new unit does not work (set to FM).The saving graces: AC adapter is included, funtions as a conventional alarm clock (that is if the alarm works) with radio(FM only)/stored music/buzz/snooze button, sleep timer, plays mp3, direct mp3 encoding, option to resume at beginning of track or at the exact point where left off, and very small internal memory (256mb, imagine if larger would wait forever for the usb 1.1 to transfer), the backlit light is bright orange is as good as a night light. But all the settings need to be done through navigating the menu, not convenient as a conventional alrm clock.Oy vey. But FYI.
Simply put, this thing is terrible. The first one I bought wouldn't fax anything. Since I really wanted this to work out, I returned it and bought another one. That one worked, but the transmission time for three sheets of documents was interminably long. Worse, the jack made my fax machine emit a scratchy sound. Unacceptable.
I bought this amp paired it to a kenwood 440 receiver and JL 770 speakers. This is in my boat and it rocks out. I always get lots of comments on how well it sounds. Great amp for the money. Why spend $500 on a amp when you could buy a new JBL every year for around $100 if it ever broke
Easy to use with good capacity. Phot storage is fun as well. Good sync up with Microsoft Outlook. I like it.
I'm a mom of six kids. I'm a cheapskate. I bought this because it was seemingly such a good deal. We don't have alot of money to throw around, and this was really my one chance to upgrade. I'm so disappointed. The on light stopped working within weeks. the dial stopped working shortly after that. Now, less than a year after purchasing it, the thing doesn't work at all. My husband is really handy with wiring things up, and he can't even get this piece of junk to work. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE I DID! Spend a little more for a brand you can trust!
This card is awesome. Easy to install and the software was very easy to install and to update. Actually, the new software from Creative has an automatic update feature which is very helpful. The card has so many features and a great sound.
Picture is very impressive and has nice, big screen to view pics; sound is great, but that's what you would expect from Creative Labs. Well made, good quality--all in all we are very pleased. Bit big compared to IPOD, but does so much more, and is compatible with all of my file types in sound and video, including all my downloaded movies. With the 30Gb harddrive, I can use for camera transfer storage, watch movies, and play lots of my Mp3s...great travel partner!
Not what i expected to hard to set upHard to readWas not accuratetried to use it for land markings
I was a little wary from other reviews that the charger itself would be too bulky and not fit, but it fits and works fine.
I have a love of loud music and blew the speakers on my husband's Mac Pro. I read great reviews on these speakers and bought them. They are AMAZING!!!!! I even bought another pair for my kitchen. They sound great and don't cost much.
I'm a walker, and I don't use an iPod or an MP3 player. I prefer my trusty radio so I can listen to talk radio and news. I don't want to have to hold anything, so this is the perfect radio for me. I keep the radio attached to the cord, put it over my head, and I'm ready to go. I'm sure there are probably other more expensive radios that are just as good or maybe better, but I'm totally satisfied with my Coby. The headphones will fail long before the radio does, but I have a stash of those as extras...and I always have another little Coby as an extra, too, just in case.
Seriously the best mouse I've ever had.For heavy internet and word/spreadsheet users like me it is the perfect mouse to have. I had it in my previous job and just had to buy the same for my home computer. All the buttons are programmable and allow you to navigate between applications or even between different windows of a same application. These different functions come in particularly handy with the Dashboard and Expos&eacute; functions of Mac OS X .The size and the design also make it one of the most comfortable out there.Logitech tends to generally have some of the most expensive hardware, although they put great products on the market. However this mouse is one of the relatively affordable products they have and it is more than a lot of bang for the buck.
I bought this product last week and so it is great. I decided to redo my cd-r collection and started browsing for cd-rs. I liked the classic look of these cd-rs. So far only 1 has failed on me. That's pretty good since for my collection I used "regular" Memorex cd-r and about 10 of those failed for one reason or another. The sound quality is also better than Memorex. So if you want a cool looking, great sounding cd-r collection I recommend these cd-rs.
We got this player because another brand would not work in my husband's Taurus. It kept giving us an error message and he could not use it with his Ipod. This one does not have the same problems. It works every time. We are very happy.
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 agree with the initial review. This is a terrible product. We previously used acomparable Windows product to successfully design a sun room. We anticipated usingMicrospot Interiors to do the same, but like the initial reviewer, gave up afterseveral hours. Terrible product with no redeeming features. Look elsewhere fordesign software.
Absolutely love these headphones. Audio quality is better than some of my friends who paid way more for theirs. Would definitely recommend.
I would of gave this no stars if i could. Do not buy this product. It does not work. I had 2 of them, could not get either of them to unlock the strike or even move after hitting the remote. I called up Skylink, they told me all i needed to do was set the swing, set the travel distance. did all that and still nothing. Called them back left them 2 message and still have not heard from anyone.
Bought this for my Nikon D40 and used it for 2 years. The build quality is Samsonite worthy, no question there. There are plenty of modular pockets with Velcro attachments that you can move as you see fit, to accommodate objects of different sizes.I could fit in my Nikon D40 with a 200mm lens, the charger, the cables, another 55mm lens, wipes, SD cards, and a cleaning spray.The only reason I gave it 4 stars, is because after a couple of years of use, I would have preferred a more longitudinal shape for the bag rather than a rectangular one that keeps bumping into people and corners when you walk.For a regular, non intensive use, this bag works just fine. However, if you will be doing some hiking, walking, traveling around with your camera, a backpack or vertically shaped bag would work best.
I'd agree with most reviews here. The one quibble I have about this printer is that it is quite loud. Annoyingly loud. We do loads of draft (simple) printing here at work. I have an NEC SuperScript 870 on my desk, and a co-worker (about, oh, ten feet from me) got the HL-1440 and when the HL-1440 prints, I can barely hear my NEC over the loud hum of the HL-1440. It's that loud. If you have a small workspace and print long documents frequently, this could pose an issue.
Just returned a Logitech THX-Certified Z623 speaker system for poor musical sound quality and replaced them with the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1. What a huge difference! The Klipsch have tremendous, musical sound with no distortion at high volumes. The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 are awesome.
Easy to set up and use. However, occasionally, there are problems when 2 or more computers are connected to this wirelessly. A message may come up while surfing saying "Page Not Found". On reloading the page, this usually goes away. This also works very well for VPN connections. Other users connected to it are unaffected and tehy can still surf the web while the VPN connection is on.
A friend of mine purchased this scope. And being an amateur astronomer, I helped him set it up..I found this scope to be a great scope for its class. The tripod is well made and will last for years. The motor control was easy to operate and tracked across the sky correctly. The hand control for right accession (RA) was smooth. Images of Jupiter and Saturn was breath taking. The optics of this scope are well made. The only real flaw is the eye pieces. The scope comes with the .950&quot; size eyepieces ranging from low power to high power and also a 3X barlow. The eyepieces gave good results except the high power piece. The objects became very fuzzy with the high power piece, making it useless. However, by using the lower power eyepieces with the barlow, good images were noted. These low end scope eyepieces are never very good. However, in this case, the tube and assembly are very good. I would recommend that the eyepieces included be thrown away and high quality eyepieces be purchased. One can buy high quality .950&quot; eyepieces or the best solution is to purchase a new screw on adaptor and use 1.25&quot; eyepieces. With these modifications, this scope would rule for a beginer..Overall, its a great purchase and performs very well indeed.
I was praying for a boombox for my birthday, and this one is truly awesome. It's a little slow reading CDs, but the looks and easy-use make up for it. It's inexpensive, but contains great quality. This is a perfect item for people new to getting their own personal music device.
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!
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!!!
got this for my sons birthday party and it was greatcame in really fastgreat quality!wish it wasnt so expensive!!!will recommend for everyone!
OUTSTANDING to say the least. I carried a Rhino 110 for a year during operation Iraqi Freedom. It suffered more abuse in this year than any normal person would subject it to in 2 lifetimes. The radio performed well when other handheld radios failed from abuse and dirt. The GPS is user friendly and proved to be as accurate or more accurate than Army issue. I personally know at least 20 other soldiers who are using either Rhino 110s or 120s here who are equally satisfied with this piece of equipment. The only hiccup I have found so far is the unit will shut down from a sharp blow, but it will always power up again.
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.
easy to use syncs well with outlook. Good entry level PIM
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.
This case is exactly what I wanted. It is just the right size to fit my Panasonic SDR-H40 Hard Drive camcorder. It fits the camera, charger and all the cables. There is no room for anything more, but that's the point! With a Hard Drive camcorder you don't have to bring DVDs or tapes so this works perfectly! It will probably not work for anything larger unless you don't want to put the charger inside. It has a carrying handle and a shoulder strap so you can carry it any way you like. And its very lightweight so no shoulder injuries either! :)
This lens not only looks great, but is an outstanding performer on my Minolta HTsi Plus. This matchin silve lens and body is a nice touch, but should not be mistaken for quality. This lens is much wider than the 30mm or 35mm lenses many cameras come with and a f3.5 is relatively fast compared to other lenses like it on the market. It's large 62mm filter ring size also give you flexibility with your other lenses. Just by 62mm filters and step-up rings for your other lenses. I have been very happy with the lens, and highly recomend it.
Purchased to be a general printer this one works well. Fast, good color, and easy to install. when printing, you do hear lots of clicks, and other loud noises.
I agree with most of the reviews here. The PC155 is a great headset overall. The sound quality is great. Volume is more than adequate and fidelity is excellent. I've listened to a great deal of MP3 music through these babies and I am very impressed. Spacial/stereo imaging is great and I've actually heard things in the songs that I have never heard before! It actually shows the imperfections of my MP3 and makes me realize that I probably need to turn up the bit rate when ripping my CDs. The controls are also simple to use, both on the cord and on the PC.Audio recording quality is great as well. I have tried it with Dragon and recognition works great with it. Playback of recorded sound shows that the sound is a little on the dark side, however. Ps and Bs are a little too hot even though I have tried different mike positions and used the included wind sock.My biggest problem with the set is in the comfort department. I first feel obligated to tell you that I do not normally wear full coverage headphones. Usually, I wear high-quality buds. So, perhaps I just have to get used to it. However, I feel as though my ears are being squeezed too much with these headphones. Instead of feeling like they are comfortably secure, they feel as though they are too tight and they make my ears hot... even after only 15 minutes.So, despite my positive review of the sound quality, I am going to send these back and try the PC165. They supposedly have bigger ear cups, which will hopefully translate to more comfort? Other people here have not had problems with the comfort of the 155s so it is probably just me.UPDATE: I received the PC165 set and there is a big difference. The sound is fuller and bigger (not louder) on the 165s. Also, the comfort is much better. They don't pinch my ears like the 155s. The cord going to the headset is also thicker, which means fewer tangles and less chance of damage. If you're thinking of the 155s, I would get the 165s instead!
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.
I like this wireless remote. Now i don't have to rush to my spot in 10 seconds.
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?
This is by far one of the best iPod speaker systems available - no bass or treble controls, and you definitely don't need them - Harman Kardon has designed this to play all music with fantastic fidelity - load up your iPod with a bunch of your favorite music (I've got 3900+ songs on my 80GB iPod w/video so far - only 55GB of space left!), set it to shuffle, and you can listen to one terrific song after another - just like programming your own high-quality radio station anywhere you go - you won't be sorry with this purchase, especially at Amazon's sale price...I'm an old audiophile, and I poo-pood MP3 for years - now I'm sold on it for the convenience, and the sound quality from quality equipment is more than acceptable
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 decided to buy this along with FS 2004 since the price had dropped on the latter. I have tried FS before but always ended up frustrated flying by the keyboard.Well I have had this combination for all of 4 hours and they are a great match.The joystick has a wide base and does not move around. It feels solid and all switches are easily within reach.I have not tried it with any other titles but I imagine it will perform well based on what I have seen so far.I highly recommend this joystick withMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight
We bought 2 of these and the corresponding remotes for use at a fire station. The tech that normally works on our systems said he'd charge $125-$150 for parts and labor for one set. We bought 2 sets for just over $100 and installed them ourselves in 5 minutes. Works great, and priced better than anywhere else we could find. Nice!
I really wanted these to work. They clean the steel, however, what they leave behind is sometimes worse. On my refrigerator, they leave streaks and oil droplets. On my stove, they leave very noticeable dust particles, where I have to clean between knobs. Additionally, they have left scratches around the knobs of my stove, even though I was very careful to clean with the lightest touch. I am going back to the spray cleaner and microcloth. It is not as convenient, but does a much better job and won't scratch my appliances as easily.
All I can say is &quot;WOW&quot; &quot;FANTASTIC SPEAKERS&quot; No need to look any further, these speakers sound great. The installation is very simple, the onscreen controls are very explanatory. Anyone can hook these up and use them with no problems! They sound as good as my livingroom stereo. Must try these!
Over all, I'm impressed by this little player. The screen gives very descent video quality, the built-in speaker is loud and clear, and the video conversion software is simple and easy to use. The provided instruction manual is absolutely useless, it's a series of seemingly random words in what I can only assume is supposed to be English; but the menus and navigation are very simple and loading files onto the player is also very simple. Over all: two gigs of easy video and music playback for a great price.
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".
This charger was purchased for my grandson when his original charger was damaged. It works great. The cord isn't quite as long as the original
After the first use this item broke. I put it on my windshield and the whe I removed it the suction cup on the bottom broke off. Very cheap item do not but this for your GPS!!
What a fun way to carry your photos!I received my keychain just a few days ago and couldn't wait to play with it! It took just seconds to load the software, plug in the camera and start loading pictures. The software is simple to use and allows easy cropping & rotating. The screen is small - just about 1x1.12 inches - about the size of a large thumbnail image but the quality is surprisingly good.Sure, it's not something you would use to archive your family history but it is a fun "memory keeper" for holding reminders of good times, friends and family.The screen surface could get scratched easily with standard use (hey! it's a keychain!) so I took a strip of clear package sealing tape and put it over the screen for protection. This easy solution works great on most electronics and doesn't interfer with the image.
I build laptops and desktops for a living and a family member needed to increase the ram in their Asus notebook. This stick did the job just fine.
Not as advertised. Picture shows antenna just like a USB flash memory, but actually it is a 2"x2" triangular paper weight. Not responsive when mouse is 2 feet away. Not a good buy at all. Sucks...
After years of buying HP products, the 6210 has cured me forever from buying HP again. The software is horrible, the printer jams after just a few sheets, the cartriges are expensive and wear out quickly, and tech support is inaccessible.The only reason I gave them one star instead of zero is that once in awhile the fax machine actually manages to send a fax.I am actively looking for another printer (just not one from HP).
The sound card runs perfectly on Windows 7 64bit system. It has much better sound quality than onboard chips such as Realtek ALC 66x and 88x series. If you have a micro motherboard and a thick graphic card (GTX 460 or above), this PCI sound card will be a good choice since there may not be an extra PCIE 1x slot on micro motherboard or it is very likely covered by the graphic card. So if you have an available PCIE slot and want the greatest sound, choose those PCIE slot creative cards. If you only have PCI slots available or want a cost-efficient product, this sound card wont disappoint you.Pros:1. Greatest sound quality at 30 bucks. Supports raw DTS/DD output to a decoder through SPDIF. I tried this function on Logitech Z5500 with PowerDVD 10 and KM player, and it worked very well. (Need to buy a Mono to RCA adapter and a coaxial cable)2. Fully compatible with Windows 7 64bit.3. Very compact. It does not affect your graphic card's fans.Cons:The included CD does not provide drivers for Windows 7.Driver suggestions:1. For official driver, you can download its Windows 7 driver through Creative official website. It works perfectly. Make sure you do not use the included CD if you use Windows 7.2. For unofficial driver, I recommend Daniel K P17x support pack 2.7. It is actually better than the official driver and gives you full functions including crystalizer.
I love flash drives. this one works well - holds a ton of stuff and has been very satisfactory.
The cable is fine, but it came in a plastic packaging with the ends of the cable so tightly twisted that it never returned to a completely staight position.
while this product doesnt act like a brand new battery, i use it as a backup for when my other battery dies. definitely worth the price and a lot easier than carrying a charger around all day.
This is a great system. It is big enough for 2 braided HDMI cords and the tv power cord, no room for anything else period. Very snug, and the double sided taped works very well. I have it running on a rough textured wall and on my brick fireplace. No issues.
I haven't had any problems with this brand before and it seems to be just as good this time around.
I use bookbags like this all the time; I use them quite intensely; and in the past they would always wear out after a year or two. Sometimes the strap would break, or one of the internal dividers would wear out--whatever. Reliably, I would always have to buy a new bag within a couple of years (and it didn't matter how much I spent).Not so with this one. It's not exactly beautiful, but it seems to be made out of kryptonite. It's virtually indestructible. I don't use it to carry a laptop, but it has a perfect compartment for that, and I can't imagine you'd be unhappy with it. I load it up daily with books and papers, bang it around all the time, and amazingly it seems none the worse for wear. The front pouch has handy little dividers for pens, business cards, your cell phone, what have you. This bag might well outlive me.
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.
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.
The paper pickup system is an abomination. Most of the time it won't pick up. It constantly jams. You can't use labels in it because if they come off the paper, there is no way to get to them and remove them, and your machine is ruined. Konica replaced my first one for free because of this problem. There is hardly any ink in the starter cartridges and replacements are expensive. Ink powder sometimes flakes on to the paper and for the rare time it picks up the paper the paper is ruined. Buy an HP.
My roommate and I bought this camera about six months ago, and it is one of the most-used and most-enjoyed items in our apartment. It doesn't use up any film, so we never think twice about grabbing the camera when we go somewhere with friends.Though it has no flash or zoom capabilities, it takes large, clear pictures even when used portably. The video it takes when it is not connected to the computer is a bit lacking because it comes out so small, but it is still useful for some things -- I took it on a roller coaster last week and videotaped the ride at 60 miles per hour!As for the video taken while the camera is hooked up to the computer, it is sharp and good quality when there is plenty of natural light, but at night, even with all the lights on, it has a lot of trouble detecting motion and the video tends to be slow and choppy.The cute little camera is very durable--we know because we have dropped it countless times and it has never malfunctioned. battery compartment does accidentally come open sometimes, causing the batteries to scatter all over the ground, but the pictures already taken still remain in its memory, so it is really more of a nuisance than a problem.It comes with its own software which works well for organizing and editing the pictures, but its movie making software doesn't have many features, so it's better to use the movie maker that comes with Windows or a professional one. The pictures it takes come in .jpg format, and the videos come in .avi format, so they're perfectly compatible with other viewing and editing programs.All things considered, we are very happy we have this little camera; I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to have fun with unlimited pictures and video, though those with concerns about very high-quality video might do better to seek out more expensive digital equipment.
I bought this Router last week from Amazon. It was very easy to install. I have laptop with Windows 2000 prof. and comcast cable as ISP . I just attached this router to cable modem and my laptop, it automatically identified what all things require from ISP and stardted working. I also bought netgear wirless pc card for my laptop.
Tips from many years of using pressure cookers in our family:1. Hand wash - dishwashers tend to dry out sealing rings and make handles brittle. They become expensive to replace, and these parts are sometimes hard to find2. I take a paper towel and wipe sealing ring with canola oil, after cleaning. Keeps rubber from drying out.3. Never open pot while still steaming (contents will explode). Let steam decompress until no sound and no steam comes out when regulator is removed. My grandmother depressurized steam sooner by setting pot carefully in plugged shallow sink of water and making sure steam dissipated. (sound/regulator) before opening. (Disclaimer - I advise anyone against doing this, I am just stating an historical fact. Do not transport a hot pot, especially pressurized; extremely dangerous-what if you dropped it:O).4. Do not overload beans (even pre-soaked) in pressure cooker.5. I buy meats/poultry/seafood in bulk, wash, season and put in zip lock bags, and toss into freezer. When ready to cook, I put in pressure cooker (still frozen solid) with a small amount of water/broth (8 oz or less is fine for me, gravy-wise) and let cook for 40 minutes (or less) on mid to low heat. Frozen and tough cuts are soon ready to eat and are tender like butter.
I'm enjoying this camera and it's everything I needed and hoped for.No complaints so far. It takes nice images even in not-so bright areas.Very light and compact, Fast shutter speed, and stylish.
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 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.
I'm very pleased with the product and the price.Thanks
I bought this thinking it would be ok for the simple tasks I needed it to do: printing notes, directions, etc. I knew the color quality wouldn't be all that great. I ended up needing to buy black and white cartridges constantly, and the part that feeds the blank paper into the printer stopped working entirely after only a few months. I wish I had spent a little more to get something that actually works.
I haven't actually seen the product in action since it was a gift for a friend, but the purchase experience was flawless.
I just received this cable and I immediately installed it on my Onkyo 5.1 Speaker system and wow, what a difference. First thing when you get this cable, you will see how much thicker this cable is than the ones that you get in with like home theater in a box or just speakers in general. I was blown away by the difference in speaker sound quality and just the depth that the speakers get with an upgrade on cables. So keep in mind, whenever you are not satisfied with sound quality coming from your home theater system, first thing to do is try and upgrade is your cabling. Overall satisfied with this purchase.
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.
I received the 600 single pack film,put it in the camera,and,tried to take a picture,the picture came out with marks on thefilm,and,no picture,I was very upset,because,it was for myHalloween party for my daycare children.
It seems your laptop is very susceptible to heat damage. Without a device to elevate above the clothing, PJs, Pillows & Bedcovers where we all use our laptops we are putting our Laptop computers at risk. Clothing, Carpets, Sofas, & other materials block the vents which don't allow the internal fans to cool the laptop correctly. After 2 hardrive replacements, I asked what in the h*ll could cause this repeated problem? To my surprise it simply is overheating. Placing a Laptop on a soft surface does not maintain enough space between the feet of the Laptop and underside of the laptop. Anything less creates a diminished volume of air flow.I have used a Belkin CushTop for one year with no problems. You don't need fancy extra fans or cooling plates which take away power from the computer through a port. Your power cord stuffs in the center. Pull it out when you need it. Where ever your laptop goes carry both together. For travel buy a bag large enough for both. Never operate your laptop without the CushTop unless you are placing it on a hard surface. I hope this helps.
You know you've got quality whenever you buy a Sony product. The DPP-EX7 photo printer is no exception. The sample photo this printer comes with will absolutely floor you. I have yet to produce a picture as beautiful as the sample, but I'm hardly the expert photographer. I think the trick to stellar prints is stellar photos. I take most of my digital pictures at a low setting (best for email and such) but the prints still come out great. No grain, no pixelation, nothing that looks even remotely like a home photo printer picture. Even pictures taken at 640x480 come out crisp, sharp, and beautiful.The printer is a little noisier than I expected, but it's nothing unbearable. The print-time is also not bad. 1.5-2 minutes really feels like nothing, mostly because I don't just stand there waiting for the photo to print. It's always a good idea to multitask anyway.The editing features are nice (basic ones such as cropping, lighting, saturation, etc.), as are the creative print options (calendars, cards, stickers, etc. - all from the LCD screen on the printer). I'm definitely a novice, though, so these options may not be enough for professional photographers or people with lots of PhotoShop experience.My only "complaint" would be that the reds in the prints come out REALLY pink sometimes, like the bright pink in drugstore lipstick... Ask them to wear neutral shades of lipstick. And for those gals with naturally red/pink lips, you're out of luck! You will always look like you're wearing [$$$] lipstick.If cost is an issue, I'd suggest the DPP-SV77, which costs about half of the EX7. The only difference is that the LCD is a teeny bit smaller and the unit is grayish/silver. You'll be happy with either choice, especially if you're looking for a stand-alone printer that produces photo lab-quality results. If you have a digital camera that uses memory stick media, you'll be even happier.
This was a rip-off. I expected a sealed package with two packets of film.What I got was onepacket unsealed. I wont buy again this product on line.
Solid construction and very heavy duty! Looks great in our server room. I would def buy this item for all my future IT needs
Hi alls,I bought this item beccause I wanted to guarantee some of "Cool Air" on my DELL Inspiron 6400, but this doesn't work, I can see one fan rotating (It's go so Slow)One thing good that I can say about, it is so silent, but only thisBesides, It doesn't Do the JOB, It was cheap, but it's dissapointing.In Spanish...Bueno no es mucho que decir aqui, lo compre por barato y para garantizar un poco de "frescura" en mi DELL inspiron 6400, pero que va no funciona, es decir enciende y todo pero no creo que sea de mucha ayuda, ademas uno de los ventiladores va demasiado lento, tanto que lo puedo ver :(Una cosa buena es que es silencioso, muy silencio, pero claro me imagino que como va tan lento ni ruido hace...En resumen no es una buena compra, si alguna vez compro otro seguramente sera de otra marca quizas mas reconocida o con un mejor review.
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!!
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!
I have had this portable DVD player for about 30 days and have used almost as many times. My previous DVD player simply died so figured I would try something different. I'm glad I did--I love it. Although the unit is small and portable I bought it because I could hook it up to my television and play my dvd's. Used this way, instead of a 7" screen, which by the way is wonderfully clear, you can watch DVD's full television size whether it is on a 13 inch in your kitchen or 50 inch in your den. Great color and good stereo sound for such a small unit. When used with your televison you get full stereo sound if your TV is stereo. It comes with a DC Car charger, stereo headphone, AV cable, 100-240 volt UL adapter and a rechargeagle battery. It also has functions I have not yet used, zoom, fast and slow motion and subtitles (I think in Spanish as well as English). It also comes with a remote control. All-in-all I am extremely happy with this Coby DVD player. The one problem I have is that I paid $200 for it elsewhere--however, I am trying to forget that.Highly recommended.Vannie(~.~)Work & Family @ BellaOnline.comhttp://www.bellaonline.com/Site/workandfamily
We like our street pilots. However, they could be more user friendly. You have to scroll up and down an alphabetical list to put in street names and sometimes it takes a long time to acquire the satellite signal (may not have to do with the model). It also doesn't have a lot of the businesses in the area listed, so often have to scroll in names to find them. Although we are happy overall, this is our first GPS system purchase. Next time we would probably spend more for the upgraded model.
If you want a nice, portable camera that takes really nice photos, it's hard to top any Canon Powershot Digital Elphs, and the SD1000 is no exception. They're small, well made, and consistently good photos. All except the 3" LCD models also have an optical viewfinder for those who prefer this outside. I also like the fact Canon packages the cameras with an equally small, international charger (requires adapter overseas). They also tend to be in the quicker category of cameras.But they are lacking in a few features. The similarly priced Olympus FE-240 has a 5x optical zoom, and the VERY similar Sony DSC-W55 is priced less. Both of these cameras have a bit easier to use mode dial, compared to Canon's Menu/Function setup.Styling is very much a personal thing, and the SD1000 is supposed to be a tribute to the original Elph camera (an APS film camera), especially the version with the black trim. I just don't like it.Canon doesn't always have the best, nor are they usually the cheapest. But they are always very good cameras and good values. No exception here.Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)Olympus Stylus FE-240 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom (Black)
I just picked up this transmitter/charger and I can honestly say it made my iPod listening jump from black & white to color. Yes it's a little pricey, but worth every penny. I had a iTrip transmitter and now I refer to it as iCrap. The Kensington blows it away.
When I was making a decision to buy this navigation system I've read couple of negative reviews about this device and was almost discouraged. But when I got it - I realized the negative reviewers were just not bright enough to bend their dogamtic view of the routes. The system works like a clock, perfectly and dynamically reroutes. Even if it seems that it is suggesting something stranger than you'd expect - once you sit down with a map, you realize it does perfect job for the routing mode you've selected in the settings.Pros: Excellent graphics, slim, fast, strong signal, lifetime TRAFFIC,reality view, lane assist, quick rerouting, many othersCons: A little smaller graphical controls for my big hands, robotic voice, but still completely understandable.Conclusion: excellent buy for the price.
i just bought mp3 player today, and couldn't fire it up. tried to find their customer service number online with no luck. finally found one toll free number, but only available during weekdays.in today's world we expect better than this in terms of customer service
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 got a 30 GB Black iPod yesterday for Christmas. I already have figured out all of the controls. First, I will tell you the good side of it. I watched the TV show Lost on it and it has great graphics. Peoples' faces' look great, but the trees and scenery in the background aren't the best. On the headphones it came with music and movies both sound great. Other reviews say the screen breaks easily, but I have been pretty careful with it. I don't even have a case yet, though I am getting one this week, and I haven't had any trouble with the screen. I am glad I got this iPod. Now the bad parts. I don't know if other people do but my mom and I had lots of trouble getting the iTunes software to work. It took us two hours to figure it out. Also, sometimes when I try to download music it says, "The network connection is offline" or something like that. When that happens you just have to re-sign in and then go back and try it again. If this doesn't work, I would just exit the software then get back on and sign in again. Overall, I think this is a great iPod and maybe you will too. The iPod is awesome. I only had problems with iTunes
I purchesed a Dell E520. The Dell has no LPT1 port. I own a Canon BJ200e that needs a LPT1 port. The D-Link DP-301P+ print server works very will and solved the problem of no LPT1 port. The only down side is the instructions are a bit hard to understand if you are not a full out computer geek. However, I got though it and it works will.
I have this camera since last 1yr and have no problems. The pictures are sharp and produce excellent quality for printing small images. Overall a good beginner camera.
Although I don't have much to add compared to the other reviews, I wanted to chime in to indicate I think these are great speakers for the price. I've had them installed in my home theatre in my basement for the last two years. Hooked up to an Onkyo AV receiver and DVD player, Xbox, and Cable TV, I have been very happy with the sound. I'd consider myself an "average" homeowner. I've got a 42" plasma TV kind of a setup. Unless you are VERY selective about your sound, I think most anyone would be very happy with these speakers. The subwoofer seems to be of high quality... I noted at that time (2 yrs ago) that this seemed to be a point of weakness with some other speaker sets -- folks weren't happy with the highs & lows of some home theatre speakers. These seem to perform very well with the full range in my opinion... again, from the point of view of an "average" person.
At $3.99 this little thumb drive is a real bargain. It's amazing how much information this will hold. It also is compatible with both Macintoshes and PCs, which is important for me since I own/use both. From photos and music files to word documents, this holds it all and allows you to take it with you anywhere. For those with the need for more storage, the 4GB is a great deal too.
This product was purchased from "Worldwide Distribution" through Amazon.com and they get 5 stars out of 5 for prompt shipping and quality of product.I received the item well before the 14 day estimated shipping time.I purchased the item for an older Compaq laptop that had a dead R45 jack (lan) and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it worked with Windows and with Linux.I have not had any bad experiences with the product, it does what they say it will and is reasonably priced.I highly recommended this product, and buying it through Amazon, to a good friend who had an older laptop that had no R45 jack at all and I cannot think of a better recommendation for a product than that.
I purchased this to use as an access point on an existing wired network so I could roam around my house with a laptop. I took it out of the box, plugged it in to the outlet and into my wired router and it worked immediately using the default settings with absolutely no configuration whatsoever. Wow. It was actually more difficult to install the wireless card on the laptop than this device. Range seems good all over my house, a two story '20's colonial. Haven't tried the yard yet. I love gadgets, and this is one of the more gratifying gadget experiences I've had. It does look very cool too...
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 case is excellent as a case for the Motorola V3 RAZR cellphone (as well as for its intended use with a Panasonic FX01 camera). The V3 RAZR just happens to be the same size as an FX01, so the advantages of this case apply for the cellphone as well--horizontal form factor, closed belt loop that can slide, secure magnetic catch, easy to open and extract with one hand. (The cameras that fit this case are now discontinued and their replacements are larger, so get one of these for your V3 RAZR while the case is still in production.)
These are awesome for the price and size. An extra bonus is the fact that they still can passively transmit sound when the batteries are dead.My only pet peeve is that these don't come with an AC adapter (yet they do have the outlet for it).
Nice try, but no cigar. Fortunately, I received it as a gift because there's no way I would have bought it: Grainy picture, noisy disc drive, poor battery life and it overheats. COBY is not a good brand. Don't waste your money on their disposable products.
I've owned 6 pairs of the Sennheiser PX100 over the years. I always keep 2 pairs on hand in case I break one of them. Well the PX100 have been discontinued and have been replaced by a $70 new model. That's insane. I went on EBay and purchased some old Px100 but they were counterfeit!! So be careful there! I decided to try these PMX60. I have to say I'm very happy. They are actually louder than the PX100 but do lack some of the bass the PX100 have. The bass is still good just not as good as PX100. I tested them both and have actually been wearing these more than my PX100. They don't hurt around the back of head like an old Sony pair I've had in the past. You can buy almost 4 of these for price of new PX100's.
great price and great quality. I found the same wire on sale at a local stereo shop and it wasn't even close to the cost here.
I had my doubts when I first bought one of these. But now I am hooked and have bought several to give away as present to friends and family who own laptops and it makes a huge difference. No more overheating! Absolutely worth it!
If you have albums that you took care of and want to convert them to an easier to use format like CD then this is the product for you.The ION TTUSB05 Turntable was easy to setup and begin using right out of the box.The package included two recording softwares EZ Vinyl Recorder which is straight-forward no frills and Audacity which has a learning curve that I have not had the time to get to yet.Put an album on..hit the record button and away you go..you do have to pay attention with EZ Vinyl if you wish to separate the tracks as you go but that is not so bad if you are enjoying your classic sounds anyway.It also doesn't have any tools for removing pops and clicks but if your albums are in good condition, as many of mine are,your finished product will sound great!When I learn the process for recording with Audacity I will post again but right now I am enjoying being able to listen to my classic albums in an easy to use format like CD.The first albums I converted were Mandre "Mandre",Seawind "Window Of A Child" and Captain Sky "The Adventures of Captain Sky" three albums that I could not find on CD anywhere(reasonably priced that is).I popped them into my CD carousel put on shuffle and I have been listening to them non-stop since.For what I would have had to pay for these albums at "import" prices(if I could even find them)this turntable has already paid for itself and I get to use it again and again!Buy..Try..Enjoy.
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 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. Parts are for 1 year but 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.
I was suppose to get my vcr/dvd combo by October 8 - 9, Today is the 17th, and still haven't gotton shipment. I have or &quot;had a customer&quot; waiting for this order. He's not happy!!!
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.
The suction cup tore away from mount within 2 months. It wasn't taken up and down or abused, just slowly started tearing away. Worked good up until then, but now its worthless. :(
Belkin's website has a Vista driver, but don't bother using it. Driver setup application hangs. Managed to get past the hang by launching the driver under a debugger (ntsd.exe) and continuing past all the access violation breaks. Once the driver was installed, I found that the throughput is horrible. Communication through the serial port is roughly 25% the speed of what it should be, no mater what baudrate you use. I am definitely returning this device.
DO NOT BUY THIS CRAPPY PIECE OF JUNK!!I purchased this unit with faith in SONY. Well forget it!! after 4 months the unit failed and began reading "disc dirty" half way through each recording. I sent the unit back for repair. They claimed to have "fixed it" but when I received it back it STILL failed on each disc (note that these failures RUIN the disc!). They sent me a brand new unit. GUESS WHAT..?! It failed after 3 months with the SAME PROBLEM!! I sent it back for repairs. AGAIN they claimed to have "fixed it". Well, it malfunctioned IMMEDIATELY!! I sent it back AGAIN!! This time they gave me a refurbished unit. I know you wont believe this...but the unit is WORSE than the other two!! They are currently sending me ANOTHER new unit. But I have no doubt this one will STILL be a piece of crap. They simply don't have this technology down. SONY should NEVER have put this junk on the market. BEWARE!!- UPDATE -They sent they new unit. Guess what? PIECE OF JUNK. Fails on discs writing and when reading written discs. After trying FOUR of these units I can assure you this is a LEMON. Please note these positive reviews are from buyer who had their units for two weeks or similar time periods. I have had four different units for ONE YEAR and can tell you THIS IS JUNK! Selling this crap on ebay and buying a REAL unit. NOT SONY!!
Love:a) The shape and size - fits perfectly in a tight jeans pocket. Perfect for taking on the go anywhere, esp partiesb) Appearance - it is actually sleeker than it looks in its picturesc) Usability - all the functions that I use frequently are available as dedicated buttons (turn flash off; delete picture; etc)Hate:Nothing really. The only reason I've not had the results I've wanted is because of my own lack of knowledge of why it wouldn't take some pictures in a low light condition, and what I can do to override that situation.
If you live in Iowa and program this device to dial 911 you are violating Iowa State law. I do not know if it is legal in other states.
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.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesBought these for airplane flights, on a recent International flight they worked great. Who knew how loud the jet engines were until removing the headphones and thinking, jeez I used to have to listen to this for hours on end. Also, I used the headphones while using a leaf blower and lawnmover, again they worked very well. They are comfortable and easy to wear for hours. I'm very satisifed with these headphones.
I bought it for the look... but was a really good investment. I just move my LCD all the time and is really comfortable.
If you are wanting to keep a calendar without all of the bells and whistles that are available on the market, this is a good product.
I really like this product because you can play you DVD in you PS2 console and don`t stand up or use your ps2 controller (Dual Shock 2) Its great.
I owned this unit for 14 months before Firewire interface died. USB followed suit 1 month later. Luckily the hard drive is OK. I won't ever own another Macally product again.
I purchased this machine in November, 2003, and have yet to have any major problems with it. Never has crashed without a reason, usually one of my own doing, and I have never had to use the restore disks. This is not for lack of use or tinkering either.I use this computer nearly everyday for several hours. Often it will run for about 10 to 15 hours a day, 2 or 3 times a week, rendering video projects. I have also added a PCI TV Tuner card, a 200 GB HDD, and a DVD burner to replace the DVD-ROM drive. The only issue I have had with these additions is a conflict with the TV Tuner's software and a video driver, but this no fault of the machine. I plan to add RAM, a Firewire card, and a dual-head video card in the near future, and anticipate no problems.Gaming has been a breeze with NVidia's GeForce integrated GPU. It is compatible with practically all but some of the newest released games which require much beefier hardware. I actually had some games that aquired graphical glitches after updating the video driver, but a rollback put everything back to normal.My only regret is not having researched the MB in advance because I have no way of upgrading the processor without a new MB.All in all, this has been a great machine for someone who uses their computer more heavily than the average user. I recommend eMachines to my friends and family over all other computer manufactures but one, in which case price usually becomes the deciding factor. I will deffinately buy from eMachines again.
I wanted to buy this TV from a very low price merchant, not the $7999 merchants but those who are selling it under $700. I did my investigation and found out that several of them are con artists who are just trying to rob your wallet. Many are located outside the country. They demand money using western union, which Amazon would never demand. They email you pretending to be from amazon customer service asking to deposite send money via money orders or western union etc.If you fall for them, you will send them money thru western union, they collect the money, close their accounts and RUN! Now, since Amazon guarantees the item, you go thru the long process of getting you money back from Amazon. Thats how these con artists are working. Just Beware!Do you research before you place an order. If you see comments like, "Contact me or email me before placing order", then thats a warning sign for you right there! But if you see some positive feedback *** then that merchant could be trustworthy. But the fact that so many of them are outside the United States, sends jitters thru my body. Just be careful guys.I love the LCD TV, its got the best features but I cant afford the 8K price tag! Good luck to you all!
Yes, I read the other reviews before purchasing this item but hoped I might be lucky and have a different experience. I actually ordered 2 of these tables. The first one arrived and went together pretty easily. When finsihed, it was slightly less than level but overall made a nice looking laptop table. After using the table for a few days, I thought to myself this isn't a bad little table and ordered a second one to hold a keyboard and mouse for my desktop station. The second one went to together just as easily as the first but resulted in a MUCH more crooked table. In the meantime, the hardware broke on the first table and almost dumped my laptop on the floor. &lt;sigh> I repaired the first table with hardware that I had laying around and am still using both tables until I find something reasonable to replace them. I did like that they were made of wood but unfortuneately some of the wood used to make these table kits is obviously warped. I wanted to love these tables but sadly I had much the same experience as the other reviewers. Oh well, one day they will make some dandy firewood. Look elsewhere for you laptop table.
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
This item is great. It's easy to put together. It fits a lot of CDs. I actually bought 2 more to fit my movies and my Spanish CDs. Great item
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!
Product works wonderfully, I purchased as a gift, and it arrived in beautiful condition and on time.
This UPS offers no surge protection at all. My printer, speakers, and router died connected to this pos during a power surge. I contacted support and was told that I should have gotten a $20 surge protector instead, wtf.
I had looked at many web sites for this product. They sent it right away with no problems. I will definately return again for further needs.
Product is exactly as described and does exactly what it is supposed to do. If you are picking up your first light, definitely pick up some sort of weight to keep the stand steady.
We have owned two Presto pressure cookers in the past & have been very happy with them. Last December we purchased a new Presto 6-qt. unit & have been very dissatisfied with it. Within a few weeks after first using the cooker the screw on the small handle had to be tightened after each use. Now, the screw on the large handle also works itself loose & must be tightened frequently. The instability of the handles made us feel very unsafe when using the cooker & we will be returning this item. A couple weeks ago we replaced the Presto with an Elite by FAGOR which we purchased from Macy's. So far, we are very pleased the replacement.
I got this for my Zen Stone and couldn't be happier. The plugs fit perfect and there is ample cord for when I exercise. This is a good buy
Bought this as a gift for my husband. He says it's great for BBQing over oak wood. I like the way the light shines thru the cut outs.
Noise cancellation is really top notch. I was looking for earbuds that were better than the run-of-the-mill ones you get as defaults or just buy really quickly in the store.Sometimes though, I can't hear the person next to me if I have one ear in. This is not terrible, but just saying.There is some "noise conduction" if you run or touch the wires. I'm not too bothered by this. It's a small price to pay.4 stars because I was expecting a little more on the high tones, and this is really just bass heavy. Otherwise, everything is great.I thought I read that amazon said it was a symmetric wire, it is not, which is even better.Oh yes, and now I can listen to music in a noisy area at the lowest setting possible...which is really amazing.
This seller cannot be serious. There must be some amazing typo! How can this cost $125.99 US when the 3rd generation costs $79.00 for a 4GB??????Please tell me I have read something wrong. Or is the silver made from metals from the moon??Asha
I bought this camera last week, and let me tell you, I put it through the wringer the first few days. I took pictures everywhere (I think my friends and co-workers hated me) and was not disappointed.Some of my favorite features:- Image stabilization: I can't hold the camera still to save my life, but thankfully the built-in OIS compensates so that almost every picture I take is clear!- 12x zoom: I don't have to be standing right next to the cute little squirrel to get a great picture anymore.- Large LCD makes it easy to see the pictures you've taken.- I have hardly had to use the flash in both indoor (daytime and at night) and outdoor shots (just daytime). The FZ7 has an amazing ability to pick up all the light it needs without washing the color out with a flash.I have never been happier with a purchase. This camera is NOT a dSLR, but it can do a pretty darn good job of fooling you into thinking it is. Many preset "scene" settings make it easy to capture the memories you want.I highly recommend this camera!!
I have been looking for a good DVD Storage Case for a while now and this is the best one I have found. I bought one to check it out and now have ordered 2 more. I can't believe how much space this is saving me and they are of outstanding quality (not your typical flimsy pages). Your DVD case covers can also be inserted into the clear sleeves for easy identification (which is great for my 4 and 1 year old to be able to pick their movies quick). If you are looking to cut back on the clutter buy this! It is worth the money. Great Buy!
Site wasnt clear that this antenna could or couldnt be used for HDTV. Ordered in error. Amazon confirmed that it wasnt used for HDTV.
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?
Well made, fits Dell Vostro 1500 snugly, lots of padding. I use it to keep the laptop on the shelf in. If you had lots of laptops you could make a very neat bookshelf of them with these.No room for power brick or anything else (bricks I keep in a tiny labelled tie-closed cloth bag piled elsewhere).I got mine for $13. I have no idea why the price varies over time so much.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas, a stocking stuffer, and then since I'm the photo and the computer guy in our house, I loaded the pictures for her.For the price, this worked very well. The software that came with it to load the pictures didn't have very good directions (I'm quite sure whoever wrote it wasn't a native English speaker -- it has dialogues like "Download photos completely" instead of "Photo download complete"), but I figured it out easily enough. I used a computer running Windows Vista Home Premium.The size of the photos on the keychain is about the size of a postage stamp, so it's silly to try to load group pictures taken from a long way away. You'll want closeup shots of people. We have two granddaughters, ages 2 1/2 and 8 months, so they were the subjects of most of the photos I loaded, and it's fine. I was indeed able to put 60 photos on it.It looks like a toy, and it's not made very expensively, but considering the price, I think it works amazingly well.
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
First and foremost, I write this review so that future audiophiles can get a glimpse at what I consider to be a high quality product at a fair price. I know that there were a handful of "testers" that were given the Monster High Performance In-Ear Speakers throughout the past year so that they can professionally review the product. I was not part of that group, so I may not have the most precise and expertly termed review as others may have. This is simply my opinion.My search for the highest quality of music began with an upgrade necessary from my 8GB Ipod Nano. After filling out this Ipod, I thought it was deservingly necessary to upgrade to a larger MP3 player in terms of the size of the capacity. After careful research, I decided on the Sony X Series MP3 player. Although the price of this player was high comparably speaking ([...] for a 16 GB), the price was justified considering the quality of the sound is supposedly unparalleled in comparison to other MP3 players. I won't go too much further in-depth in regards to the Sony X Series because this isn't the proper forum; only know that that is my choice of the device that will be playing my music, and that will significantly factor into the quality of the sound emitted through the headphones.I received my Monster High Performance In-Ear Speakers yesterday afternoon. Immediately, I noticed that the quality of the boxing was very impressive and quickly created the idea in my head that this is a premium product. Upon opening, a little message on a plain white piece of paper reads: "For the Love of Music." This is precisely why I shelled out the [...] for this headphones.Open opening the box, the headphones were gorgeously displayed along with a small leather pouch with a magnetic opening and closing to it.The headphones themselves seem to be made of superior metal casing with a swirling edge around the back part of each bud. Each bud is also highlighted with a color as well as L and R, with Blue being L and Red being R. The weight of each bud was also significantly noticeable, which hinted to me that they are loaded with superior technology. Think of the actual shape and texture of both buds as similar to that of a bullet in metal casting. Smooth and impressive in form.The wiring, as I've read in previous reviews, is surprisingly thin and of quality on par with cheaper headphones. This has caused problems in the past with other customers, as the wiring will sheer over time evidently if one is not careful. I will be careful to handle the wires with utmost care in concern of this problem. However, I also read that Customer Service was extremely good in replacing these headphones if this problem should occur, so I would suggest holding onto the box and receipt just to be extra cautious.Since my Sony X Series MP3 Player had yet to come in, I decided to first try the earphones out on my soon to be replaced 8GB Ipod Nano. I specifically chose a wide variety of songs ranging over several different genres in order to test the quality of the buds right out of the box. What I heard was impressive to the extent that the headphones were certainly of better quality than the Sony Headphones ([...]) that I purchased and upgraded from. In terms of how I would describe the sound, I would say that each instrument is individually layered with the guitar having its own layer, the vocals having its own layer, and the drums, bass etc having their own individual layers as well. Thus, I was able to notice sounds that I would have never noticed with my previous pair of headphones. For example, listening to Chevelle - Fell Into Your Shoes, I never noticed the subtle ticking of a clock in the beginning of the song. Listening to JayZ - Empire State of Mind, I never noticed individual electronic bongo's playing on either side of the buds upon different verses of the song. This is the true quality of these headphones - to discern between notes that one would have never noticed previously.PLEASE NOTE this very important detail! After reading several customer reviews, I noticed that several seasoned audiophiles all agree that earphones of higher quality must go through a stage call "burning in" the headphones in order to settle and expand the drivers for each bud. What this essentially means is that brand-new high quality headphones are like a plant that has yet to blossom; they are closed and compacted which limits their sound. Thus, it is necessary to "mature" or allow the headphones to blossom so that the full sound stage can be heard. The best website to begin the process of burning in is [...]. This website offers a generator that produces a variety of sounds, in intervals, that are commonly used to burn in the product. For example, the generator's options are for:1) Pink Noise (think radio static on an unknown channel at a lower pitch)2) White Noise (think radio static on an unknown channel at a higher pitch)3) Frequency Sweep (A sweep of sound from low to high pitch)Thus, in order to properly burn in the Monster headphones, I simply plugged my headphones into my computer and played White Noise for four hours, stopped for a little while, than played Pink Noise with intervals for 9 hours overnight. I have thus "burned in" my headphones for nearly 13 hours. Based upon reviews and a little research, pink noise seems to be the best method of burning in the headphones, although there is no scientific confirmation of this and it is merely the opinion of several audiophiles.What I have noticed this morning is a surprisingly big difference in the quality of the headphones. The sound stage has opened up a bit, so to speak; specifically the mids and lows have opened up, which has resulted in a much better bass quality and vocal sound. Speaking of bass: right out of the box, I can tell that these headphones were specifically designed for those of us who enjoy a thumping, airy, high quality sounding bass that isn't muddy or droning out of the rest of the song. Truly this is the highlight of these headphones, and I've been told that after a complete burn in, the entire sound stage will be clearly audible and bright. Considering after only 13 hours of burning in I have noticed an impressive difference, I can only imagine what these sound like when the Sony X Series Mp3 player comes in, and after a moderate amount of burning in has taken place (40-50 hours).I will keep this review updated upon receiving my new Sony Mp3 Player, and after receiving the proper 40-50 burn in period. But from what I've heard so far, I've been extremely impressed with the sound quality thus far. For the price that these headphones are being sold for nowadays (retailing at $190 and being sold on Amazon for about [...], you simply can't go wrong with them. I hope this review has helped your decision out a little bit. Also, for those of you interested, I will be primarily listening to the following bands: Jay Z, Metallica, Alice in Chains, Coldplay, Shinedown, Led Zeppelin, and some Mozart. This will give me a nice range of music to test the headphones out.EDIT: UPDATE (6/19/2010)As promised, I plan on updating this review accordingly based upon the progression of my recent purchase. Anyway, I've "burned" the headphones in for roughly 40 hours now, give or take an hour or two. My methods of burning include:1)19 hours of Pink Noise2) 4 hours of White Noise3) 4 hours of mixed sound effects.4) 15 hours of frequency sweeps + My library music.5) 1.5 hours of my music.The palette of sound has become much more pronounced as this process has begun. Specifically, layers of different instruments are far more pronounced in either bud. Highs and mid's are becomming more pronounced as well, although the bass and drums seem to be evidently be taking a little longer time to settle. I'm expecting the lows will be more pronounced as well after 60-70 hours of burning.I also noticed at about the twenty hour mark a decrease in quality of the buds. I've read online that this stage in the burning process is quite normal, albeit slightly frightening. However it appeared to last only a short time, as the sound quality has increased rather steadily since then. Mind you, despite the fact that the quality has decreased it still sounded better than they did straight out of the box. But I knew they would get better after this stage.I also received my Sony X Series MP3 player (16GB) today. Naturally, I will be using this player as the number one source for all of my music listening, with my computer being the second option. There's a bunch of really cool digital features that are optional but worthwhile, including the ability to manually adjust about five/six frequency rates, customize the "Clear Bass" up to 4 notches, and several other cool things.Anyway, after several minutes of tinkering with the new MP3 player, I found the sound I was looking for and was mighty impressed with the overall presentation. There were certain songs that just simply wowed me with this setup. For example, Alice in Chains "Your Decision" and Ozzy "Goodbye to Romance" sounded simply amazing. These buds are remarkable when it comes to spacing out individual guitars, especially those that are cleanly played (without distortion, I.E. acoustic etc).I have also discovered the extreme bliss that is Pink Floyd with this setup. It is simply incredible how great Pink Floyd sounds with these headphones.I will continue to update this review.
I needed this for an older garmin,in order to get a track from a friend.I hope to use the track this winter!!!
I've been watching this unit for a while, but was shocked at the high price Amazon is currently charging for it. For example, Circuit City stores is currently selling this unit for $449.00. I'm sure other retail outlets will follow their lead. My point is, this is a great unit, but shop around for lower prices.
This installation kit was easy to install in my son's 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo LS, the holes lined up perfectly and had no issues. Great product!
I got my Tivoli PAL as a present and was blown away when I first turned it on. It has a rubberized case and I work outside a lot so it is always with me at a job site. My brother who loves music visited one day and I played a coupled of CD's through the aux port. He bought one the next day. It's not stereo but then again unless you have a well laid out speaker seperation on a stereo you can hear the details. When you get one of these, get a little bridge cable with it for the aux input (it has a male stereo plug on both ends) so you can connect your MP3 or CD player. The radio reception on this unit is wonderful. With the ant. up I can get Boston FM stations (90 miles!) and Albany (82 miles)....wonderful.
This i a good processor,i bought it for a CCTV system,and this thing is very fast,i think it's a best buy for the price if you have the socket!!
I have owned several different GPS units over the past few years both Garmain and Magellan I use them for both navigation and Geocaching. This is one of the best I have seen.If you already have the maps for the I-Que series, those maps can be used in this unit as well. The colors are bright and easy to read and the turn by turn feature is as good as Tom-Tom or the I-Que.If you don't already have the maps, it is still worth buying because of the GPS accuracy and strong satellite tracking and quick aquisition. I am very happy with this unit and I would buy another in a heartbeat.Rixart
not much to it. A simple strap that is 100 times more comfortable than the canon. I can walk all day with this strap on. Every now and then, I need to wipe my neck from sweat on those hot days. Nice strap for a cheap price.
Very disappointing results from this camera. For about the same price the microsoft camera blows this away. Terrible video quality, horrible lag. the good reviews on this camera must be from people who have no comparison to a good one. Logtitech should remove this from there product line. Don't waste your money like I did.
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.
This external antenna was a no fuss, plug in, wait a couple of minutes and it works perfectly.
This sleeve is awesome - it molds to the size of your laptop and then still allows room for small items - if you already have a bag you like, this is a great addition for carrying your laptop - i get asked about it wherever I go
Every time you adjust the fan speed using a dual fan controller panel the light gets brighter. The fan at max speed isn't TOO loud but what do you except... a cooler system or fried components do to heat consumption. They have there own switch which is lovely as well because if you have no way of controlling the fan speed via a controller that would plug into the fan's, you could still have the fans at slow, medium speed, and fast, which i also love about these fans. All in all these are awesome fans an are BRIGHT.
I manage the wlan at work and test numerous cards. The Cisco 350 series is what we rolled of company wide for for employee use. The Client software (ACU) included with the card is straight forward and provides great info on the current connection and link status.One thing you can do with this card that you can't with others is modify the transmit power for the card. The primary difference between the Cisco 340 and 350 series is the transmit power. On the 350 you can change this from 1mw to 100mw (the 340 series peaks at 30mw). This feature is especially handy, especially when taking my laptop from work to home (you just don't need 100mw of transmit power in a 1200 ft. apartment).The hardware is great (Cisco acquired Aironet around 97 I think), the software is intuitive, and is fully compatible with many authentication methods other than wep (i.e., TLS, MD5, EAP, LEAP).So why did I give this card a 4 star rating instead of 5 stars? Three reasons:Client side software does not roam between discontiguous networks when using advanced authenticationClient side software does not include any kind of sniff feature to see what wireless networks are within range. I have to use third party software for that.Cisco cards do not do true rfmon passive packet acquisition. Cisco (and I think Lucent) diverged from the prism 2 chip , so i keep my Cisco card for work and keep a linksys wpc11 (prism2 chipset) for &quot;network analysis&quot;.Hope this helps. Peace to all wifi junkies out there.
I have owned this monitor for about 4 months now and love it. It has given me a large increase in viewable screen size and much more room on my desk. It is sharp and quick - I even game with it! It interpolates to lower resolutions than the native 1280x1024 very well, has good contrast and is nice and bright.Don't accept the manufactures specs on it. It does not have an 85hz refresh in any mode and few useable modes work in anything other than 60hz. But that shouldn't be a problem, as LCD monitors don't have the flicker of a standard CRT. Installation was a breeze in Windows, as it is a plug and play monitor.My only complaint is every once in a while it will flash white across the screen for a brief second. I'm not sure whether that is inherent with the monitor (I tried 2 with the same results) or a combination of the monitor with my GForce 4 TI4400 video card.I haven't tried the built in speakers so can't comment on their performance. I recommend it to any one wanting additional desk space and a larger monitor.
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.
I purchased this with hesitation. I never got good quality photos from my computer printer and did not enjoy digital photography because of it. It far exceeded my expectations. You would never know the photos are not from a developer. It is easy to use with many options. You can actually view and edit the photo before you print. You can add frames. Yet, it is portable enough to take with you on vacations. Love it.
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.
I have been using this 430EX for few years with my RebelXTI. I have a terrible time getting good pictures. The pictures are usually dark in 95% of the cases even in auto ETTL modeCanon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Camerasand I end up removing it and using the built-in flash. I am sure I need some help to use it correctly. Can some body help?
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.
We recently took a road trip to Maine with our two children ages 11 and 14. I purchased 2 Audiovox DVD players and 2 cases that attach to the head rests. It was great! We took quite a few movies with us and the trip went so fast for the kids. They were easy to operate and the bonus was the ipod doc. I recommend these Audiovox DVD players to everyone with kids. They are fabulous. The screen quality is excellent and the sound is too. Oh and the kids love having thier own remotes to operate it. As I always say....happy kids...happy parents! Thank you. Mrs. S. Brown - Tenafly, NJ
These earbuds freakin' rock. ROCK. R O C K.Bass response is good. Nice, crisp, clear highs. Great midrange. Fits in my ear well. Blocks the sound of a military C-130. If you've ever ridden in the belly of one of those, you'll know, you need earpulgs or go deaf. Now, you can do it with a set of these babies and all I could hear was Mp3's. Sweet, sweet MP3's.This is my second pair. My first pair fell out of my pccket and got caught in a door as I was leaving the gym, and it ripped the earbud off the wire. This is actually a lot better version. The first ones had a rubber covering on the wire, which was weak and tended to break in places. I'd end up dropping a dab of super glue on the wire to protect the wires inside the wire casing.However, these are covered with a sort of "hardened cloth mesh" which makes the wire (slightly) stiffer and more able to take a beating. Since I work out, these take a beating. And oh, what a difference a good set of pounding earbuds makes when your pounding some steel.When I got my new Nano, I immediately threw those earbuds in a drawer as a backup and slapped my V-Moda's on. I'm not an "Audiophile" but I do know what sucks and what is uncomfortable in my ear and these things sound FREAKING AWESOME and they fit so well in your ear, you don't even notice you're wearing them.The earbud rubber pieces do tend to go "bad", (get crummy, hey, some people have earwax) after about 6 months. Whaddya know, you can order more earbud fittings at the V-moda store. I've done it and the service is fast and the price is right. Amazon used to sell 'em, but the last time I checked, they didn't stock them any more.[...]I highly recommend these earbuds.
Don't waste your time and money on this cable. It's junk. The HDMI plug does not fully insert, and the cable does not transmit anything.
I bought this mouse to go with my Sony Vaio laptop computer and am very please with it. I was originally a little concerned with the battery life since it uses Bluetooth, but it's no problem at all. All I have to do is click the mouse once and it automatically connects to my computer (in less than a second). I'm on my computer constantly and only have to replace the batteries once every few months. I was highly impressed.Also, the mouse is a nice size and shape. It's not too small, but yet a great size for slipping it into a pocket of my laptop bag while traveling. It has great sensitivity, too, which is a plus when doing lots of graphic work. It's never jerky. Overall, I'd highly recommend this product! It's much better than any of the other portable and infrared mouses I've used in every aspect. It might be a little more expensive, but it's totally worth it if you spend much time on your computer.
OMG. All I can say... This set of cables makes my POS 12 year old Sony AVR sound like a dream. And even better- I've come across so many amazing items by scrolling through the "Customers who viewed this item also viewed..." For instance- everyone I know is getting Inflatable Toast for Christmas. And of course, who wouldn't love a gift basket with a 1 lb pail of Tri Sodium Phosphate, a Fresh Whole Rabbit, a couple of tins of Uranium Ore and tunes by David Hasselhoff. Anyway, they say "it's only money." Besides, a new ferrari is 20-50 times this much, so, I guess it's all relative.
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.
Everything was great from the quick delivery of the product to the quality of the ink. I will order from the same place again when I need more ink.
This is a great product! I didn't want to buy it at first because it was so cheap, but I didn't want to pay alot of money either. So I decided to take a chance and get it.If it didn't work i'm not out that much money. Well it turned out to be Awesome!! Very easy to install. This is a great buy!
We just installed the garage door opener last night. It works great, it's super quiet and looks great. It was half the price of getting it thru the local dealer.
I own one of these and would not recommend it to anyone, except someone I want to annoy. The record function works occasionally. When I do manage to record a program, sometimes I am greeted with a black screen when I try to view the program. The unit is very slow to respond and this can sometimes cause to user to do something unintended. There are 2 usb ports on the unit that are there for decoration it would appear as they have no functionality at this time. If this was simply a receiver it would work ok, but as a DVR it leaves much to be desired. For those people out there that would say to talk to DTV and have them send me a new one, I have and I am currently waiting to get my 3rd one and I have only had DVR service for 3 months.
I brought this as a gift for my dad, so I don't personally know how good it is, but my dad LOVES it! He wanted something w/o a cord so that he could listen to music while working on yardwork while giving him a good range and he says that it does just that. He hasn't had any complaints yet!
Great value for the price. Shipped fast. Nothing damaged. Does the job and makes our sound system looked more professional.
I travel the globe for work as a stagehand. I am an audiophile by nature. When on a 7 month tour the only thing you ever truly miss is privacy. For audiophiles it is important to hear your favorite music w/o any interruptions.This is my first pair of monitor quality headphones. So as to there quality for use in a sound studio, I cannot say. If I was an upcoming/Hobbyist DJ I would have to say they would probably be a good choice.What I can say is that when you need to be able to hear your music in all the clarity and feel of a substantial home stereo system while on an airplane, hotel room or bus then these are what you want.When I first listened to the HD 280 Pro I heard the music almost for the first time. The clarity, the bass, the fact they are closed so that no outside noise can be heard......this also keeps your music in(which makes for happy roommates, and in flight neighbors), I was completely elated.If I knew how much I would love listening to these headphones before I bought them I would have happily paid full price.As to their durability, I have only owned them for a month. They do feel well built, and soundly constructed.They are big. It makes them somewhat challenging to leave on your person when transitioning through an airport w/ a small messenger bag and medium backpack. Though the size is why they are so comfortable to wear and also why they sound so good.I would not change anything about this product.All in all if a quality listening experience while on the go is what you are looking for than these are your headphones.
Timely shipment, arrived in perfect condition and performed as expected. Very happy with this product at an excellent price.
Initially I was quite impressed with the device. However, after one use the power supply started heating up and smelling. I have been unable to get it to light up since.Bytecc BT-300 - Storage controller - IDE / SATA-150 - 150 MBps - Hi-Speed USB
Plain and simple. They are great. I got these for listening to my winamp player on my pc. I had a $20 pair of old radio shack headphones and these blew them away. Thanks Grado!
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!
I use this to hook my laptop up to my TV so I can watch streaming internet on my TV. It works perfectly and was priced well.
I can't begin to express how much I hate this printer. When it actually prints, the quality is awful. It often refuses to print for no apparent reason unless you open and close the cover half a dozen times. I should have returned it the very first day I bought it and I now curse my laziness. I'm shopping now for a new printer and have to send this one to the dump.Oh, and did I mention that my hands are covered with toner from trying to get it to unjam? What a terrible product.
I thought that I was purchasing a volume controller. This item only works on airplanes. The information on the item was not clear,
My printer and my fax machine decided to break at the same time. I called HP for their trade in/trade out option and was told the 6210 was the replacement model and I ordered it. Afterwards I came to Amazon to read reviews and was very apprehensive about this machine I had just purchased. I anticipated a lot of problems installing the software and getting this machine going based on the reviews I read. I'm happy to say - so far so good! It took me less than a half hour to get it up and going with no problems at all! It is a little noisy and shakes when printing but it's faster than my old printer so I'll deal with the noise and shaking!
Nice picture and features, but could not play DVDs that other players had no problem with
These headphones are so awesome, the reason why I got them was so I could listen to my music while I was mowing the lawn. Because before I got them I would have to turn the sound up all the way so I could hear it, but even then it was hard to hear my music and it was hurting my ears because it was so loud. So if you need some noise canceling headphones, this one's for you!!!
Fast, Dependable, Affordable. A great deal for anyone going off too college that needs a hard drive.
ordered this memory for my son's PSP2 player, now he is able to enjoy many hours of downloaded music
More than half of these CD jewel boxes were broken. It did not appear to have happened in shipping (although they were packed haphazardly, at best). They were all shrink wrapped together and appear to have been broken before they were shipped. Unfortunately, they were meant to be divided up and hold CD gift certificates, so I didn't discover the damage until a couple days before Christmas, when I removed the shrink wrap and a shower of plastic pieces fell out. Breakage included the inserts as well as the boxes. Too late to return them, so I used those I could, but they sure were NOT the bargain they had seemed to be.
Excellent product. Lot's of well thought out features. Note that if you use block plugs it will cover adjoining outlets; I.e., you will lose an outlet. Other than that it is great.
Contrary to popular opinion, you don't have to buy an expensive plasma or LCD (liquid crystal display) TV to get a great high-definition picure. In fact, many experts (including Consumer Reports) assert that high-definition TVs using traditional cathode-ray tube technology -- as this high-definition Sony does -- currently offer a sharper picture than plasma and LCD TVs, plus they are much less expensive and more reliable. This widescreen HD Sony TV has a very good picture with standard broadcasts and an outstanding picture with HD broadcasts and DVDs. If you'd like to get a widescreen high-definition TV now but your budget is limited to a thousand dollars or so, please consider this 30" Sony.
I bought these headphones to wear running, since my earbuds kept falling out. I was skeptical when I received them in the mail because they seemed a little bit flimsy. However, they fill snugly on my head and stay put during intense running. These are good workout headphones, with surprisingly strong sound quality.
I bought this clock/radio because it is the model they had in a hotel during my stay. I liked the gradu-wake alarm (the volume comes up slowly). I find that I wake up more natually. My old alarm clock would jar me awake.I also like that it has two alarms that can be used individually or together, and I like the dimming in the display.The radio function does not work. It worked for a few minutes and then it went to maximum volume with a lot of static, so it's useless as a radio but I don't use it for that anyway, so I'm happy with it.
Now i'm sure this router may have worked simple for some people but i'd like to share my story. I have had this piece of junk for 2 months now the original product would get the internet sharing done fine but drop connections randomly every hour or so. Netgear gave me a replacement router and with this new router I was able to steadily hold connections to all PCs but the only thing missing was NOWAY TO REACH THE INTERNET. The customer service people have been in contact with for the last two weeks they know my case well and can't figure it out themselves. All i'm told is this is an &quot;isolated incident&quot; (hard to believe with the volume of customer service calls they're getting). When asked if I could replace this router they refused to replace a replacement which they've already sent me. Now i'm screwed and can't get my money back because I have the replacement and not the original product sent to me from amazon. I bought a Linksys G router and 15 mins later I had the internet working on all clients. STAY AWAY FROM NETGEAR, this is the best advice i can give unless you like playing rouletee with networking equipment. Netgear products are junk.
Excellent sound from these over-the-ears headphones. The extra long cord is helpful especially for plugging into a desktop computer. The large well-padded earphones fit comfortably over the entire ear and can be worn for long periods of time in comfort. Most headphones in this price range do not have the long cord nor the padding nor the sound quality.Very satisfied with these headphones.
This excellent DVD player may very well be unique. The installation is effortless; it works first time. Simply plug it in, insert a DVD (English, French, German, or anything) and see the menu on the TV. Put in a CD and listen to the music. No hassle. You do not need a Ph.D. to figure out the remote control. Everything seems self-explanatory and easy to use. The player can handle many languages, certainly many more than this user can comprehend. The picture quality is superb. The player has many, many functions so it is not likely to become obsolete quickly. All the manufacturer's claims are completely believable.
This product shows a lot of promise. But right now it is only for people who really like experimenting and have the time to spend holding for customer service (somewhere in China). After working fine for a day, I entered my SoloLink address (for which I paid $19.95 for 15 months) and no connection could be made. The purpose for buying SoloLink service is to have SoloLink identify the current IP address. But the IP address SoloLink is finding today is always constant. Therefore, no link. No remote viewing of the streaming video.If you have ZoneAlarm, you will have to turn it off when you enter "View Video". Otherwise you get "Server Not Found". After you get the remote viewer operating, you can turn Zone Alarm back on.In order to set up the camera initially, you have to hardwire the camera and your computer and your router. The instructions don't explicitly tell you this. A wireless set-up won't work. Although after you set it up, you can go wireless.Even though my camera cannot be viewed over the Internet at this time (I hope this is temporary.), the camera dutifully sends me emails with camera image shots when movement is detected.The camera overexposes daytime outdoor scenes. I solved this problem by placing a sunglass lens over the camera's lens. However, as the sun sets, you can't see anything because of the sunglass lens. But, this is no loss since the camera without the sunglass lens produces almost no images at night unlike many digital cameras which work great in low-light settings.Linksys customer service agents say that XPs come with the net viewing software (netcamplayer.ocx), but my Dell desktop did not. I had to transfer the file from my laptop to my desktop.I do not recommend the purchase of this camera if you are looking for something that works out of the box. Wait until the camera is upgraded by Linksys-Cisco. I own stock in Cisco, but am worried about the future of the company given that they put this product in the marketplace when it was not ready.
This firewire is an excellent buy! I have a 27" Mac and needed to upgrade my 400 firewire to 800 and am really glad I went with Belkin. It works perfectly. I have ordered other Belkin wires for my Macs through the years and have never been disappointed. Amazon prices always beat prices for the same or similar wires at the large box stores, too.
We use this product to transmit data from a fuel system computer across an airport to the place where we produce the bills when people pump gas. The fuel computer only has RS232 communications capability. The WBX2100E allows us to use a telnet program to access the fuel computer remotely.This product was very easy to install and configure. It has a built-in web server for configuration. The documentation on CD-ROM was very good.The wireless transmission distance in our application is about 1/4 mile. It has been reliable in all weather conditions (snow, heavy rain, thunderstorms).The configuration at the fueling site looks like this:[fuel computer] &lt;> RS232 &lt;> WBX2100E &lt;> [HyperGain 12dBi Patch Antenna]The configuration at the billing site looks a bit odd because we were not able to string ethernet cables through a hangar. We used Netgear powerline bridges to solve the problem, and it works well:[HyperGain 12dBi Patch Antenna] &lt;> [Netgear Wireless Access Point] &lt;>[Netgear XE102 Bridge] --powerline-- [Netgear XE102 Bridge] &lt;>[Netgear Router] &lt;> [billing computer]The antennas and antenna cables do not come with the WBX2100E. We bought them from HyperLink Technologies. The antenna is a small 4" cube and was easy to mount and aim. Each one cost about $26. The HyperLink antenna part number is HG2412P.The WBX2100E has an RP-SMA connector and the antenna has an N-Female connector, so the best cable for us was one that had an RP-SMA plug on one end and an N-Male connector on the other. The HyperLink part number for the cable we used is CA-RSPNMA010. Each cable (10' long) cost $25.
If you don't want your cables to crimp against the wall, these gold plated angled plugs work great. They even help to keep the cables gathered in one direction so they don't look sloppy.
I've used an ergo keyboard for a couple years, and have no idea how I ever survived with out one. It goes without saying that ergos are much better than flat keyboards. Your shoulders feel so much better.But when my Natural Elite finally died (piece of crap that it was, I'd grown attached), I was excited to try the Pro.Let me tell you, after only one day of use, I'm already wondering how I ever worked without these hotkeys! The Media keys are especially great--I had grown so sick of having to hunt around with my mouse to mute my music when the phone rang, and this keyboard's &quot;mute&quot; button has proved to be my new best friend. Several of the buttons are customizable, so I was able to remove several frequently used shortcuts on my desktop, now able to access my calculator and My Documents from my keyboard.I'm having a little trouble adapting to the placement of the &quot;INSERT&quot; key--it's where &quot;HOME&quot; was on my Elite, and you'd think Microsoft would have a little consistency with those function keys.A perk for less advanced users, frequently used control shortcuts (like CTRL-C, CTRL-V, CTRL-Z, etc) are actually marked on the fonts of the letter keys. I've been amazed by how many people still mess with their mouse to do a cut-n-paste, so hopefully this will introduce more users to the CTRL-A, CTRL-X, CTRL-V quick keyboard method of cutting n pasting.I agree with other reviewers that the USB ports are not really all that exciting, but I do have both my mouse and digital camera plugged into the ports. Works great.This keyboard definitely doesn't give you that :click: that many of us are used to. But I'm actually enjoying the muted :clack: instead.SO, watch out for those hotkeys--You'll get hooked too!
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...
Ordered for a Lenovo 3000 c200, Works really well with a noticeable jump in speed. I will order again.
I'm on a tight budget because I'm a college student and I was looking around everywhere for speakers that could handle everything by themselves (good bass quality, nice highs and mids). As of right now, my setup only has these two speakers and they are hooked up to a Denon AVR-1507 and they sound really good. The only concern of mine with the speakers is that the sound seems a little on the shallow side for the bass, but its not too bad. By themselves these speakers definitely can stand on there own and for anybody on a budget looking for great speakers these are it. I feel that even though the bass is just a tad shallow it doesn't merit giving these speakers 4 stars, they are definitely 5 star speakers. As soon as I pair these with a woofer, I'm sure they would sound even better.
When it came time to buy a new computer, the two things I was most concerned with getting right were the monitor and speakers. Some pals at the Home Theater Forum recommended a few speaker options for me, these being one set. After glancing at the specs for a few of them I went with the ProMedias. The THX certification played a big part in my decision, too. While I find their certification of DVDs to be practically meaningless, when you see their logo on hardware you know you're getting a quality product. With that in mind, here's the story.Musical reproduction is incredible for a set of computer speakers. The problem with most such speakers is the weak midrange: you have your highs and lows, but not much in between. Not so with the ProMedias. Here, the midrange helps to create a surprisingly full sound. The subwoofer will give you all the low frequency you need for music(well, unless you're a fan of the pipe organ). I find highs harder to judge, but I haven't experienced any harshness or distortion.Movie sound is a completely different animal. Since this is only a 2.1 system you don't have the center or surrounds to reproduce the more intricate soundtracks, but it's lightyears ahead of anything a TV could produce. The subwoofer has enough power to vibrate the walls of a reasonably sized room, but I wouldn't recommend cranking up &quot;The Fellowship Of The Ring&quot; or &quot;Saving Private Ryan&quot;. This isn't an SVS we're talking about; it doesn't go that low.As for games, they don't contain much in the way of natural sound, so it's hard to judge performance based on them. That said, I don't have any complaints in this category, either.There's one thing that's crucial to getting the most out of this system: subwoofer placement. An area where the sound has hard surfaces to reflect off of is best. More reflections means increased transparency. Personally, I keep mine under my desk, down by my feet. Getting the volume right is important, too. Too little bass and your music will sound hollow; too much and it overwhelms the other frequencies. Get it right and you won't even know the sub is there.The only complaint I have is in regard to the included wire: it's extremely small and the plugs can be somewhat picky when it comes to positioning. Speakers of this quality certainly deserve better. Fortunately, Klipsch has replacements, courtesy of Monster Cable, available for sale on their website(thanks to &quot;a_r_capax&quot; for mentioning this). I haven't purchased them as of yet, but Monster Cable has a good reputation, so I'd say it's a safe bet.There's really not much left to say, is there? If you do most of you're music listening on your PC, like I do, you're going to want a set of quality speakers, even if that means paying a bit more than average. The Klipsch ProMedias are one case where you really do get what you pay for.
I have used the Canon Metal Neck Strap for several years on my backup camera. I dropped a previous camera when the wrist strap slipped off my wrist. Knowing that the camera is safe and my hands are free is a relief.The neckstrap is quite sturdy. The weight of a camera on the neck may seem a bit uncomfortable at first. However,I got used to it quite quickly. It allows me to focus on my photography. All in all a great item.
My gf brought this laptop when it just came out and paid a hefty price. after several month of use here is my review: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 laptops 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.
These headphones have excellent design, construction, and weather resistance. I run at a pace of 10-minute/mile while listening to podcasts and music on my iRiver flash player.If you intend to run with them--or go any speed above a slow walk, you will hear a constant howling of air past the somewhat aerodynamic side pieces. I even noticed this while walking through my living room. This makes them impossible to listen with. So sit and enjoy, but don't walk or run.
This is a very good camera. Bought it 6 months back. Took really great shots with this camera. From my point of view, you can buy any 4MP digital camera for this price, but what you have to watch out is that you get the best lenses. Nikon is the world leader in lenses - that is a fact ! Of course cannon can compare close. The features on the camera allow you to take excellent pictures.One of the cons for this camera compared to the Nikon 4500 is that this camera does not have Aperature and Shutter priority modes. It has a manual mode in which you can choose your own aperture and shutter speeds. One other thing that this camera has a little problem with is a little sound in it's automatic mode, I think the lens adusts itself to the light or something, this is a little annoying in the begining, this sound is not audible in the programmed modes.
It's nice to be able to play videos and I can even rip a DVD movie using third party shareware software and play it on the iPod. Although the screen is much larger than prior iPods, it's still a bit uncomfortable to watch a movie on it. Also the battery will only last about 1.5 hours (60GB model lasts slightly longer) when watching video so it would probably be better to just watch TV shows and music videos when using the battery. If you want to watch a full length movie, you should probably plug the iPod in to a power source either using the included USB 2.0 plugged into your computer or using an AC Adapter which costs extra. Apple absolutely should have included the AC Adapter/Charger with this iPod like they have with the previous 4th generation iPod.The good news is that for music, this iPod lasts quite a long time! And it sounds great (better than prior iPods) and it's physically much thinner (with the same outside dimensions). Most of the accessories that I already had for my prior iPod work on this 5th generation video ipod (such as my Belkin Tune Doc and power adapter). If you use a case for a prior iPod, you will probably need a new one though.While I recommend and like this iPod, if you plan on doing a lot of video, be prepared to have some other power source available. Music is still the main thing it's good for, with the video capability just being a secondary extra.
I am really enjoying my sports kit. I was getting sick of buying and replacing cheap pedometers. This also provides an awesome integration with Nike's website to keep track of your runs/walks and allows you to map out your course.
First off, the card works great once you get it to work. But getting it to work may be a challenge.I bought this card for my HP NC6000. Although the guts of this card are identical to the HP card (both made by Intel) found on the HP site, this card will NOT work out of the box with most HP laptops. As it turns out, most laptop manufacturers have their own Intel branded cards and ONLY those cards will work in their laptops (i.e., BIOS will identify the card at bootup and require the card to be removed before finishing booting). There is a workaround for this posted on the HP forum at the HP website that requires some technical expertise, but for those of you that do not want to fool around with re-writing a portion of the ROM on this card, you're probably better off paying the extra amount for a HP labeled card.
Chips showed up quickly and worked as expected. Noticed quicker websurfing and reduced CPU usage. XP is working much faster now.
This is worthless it's so outdated really is a waste of time. don't bother getting this.
This is the second set I bought, the first set is HD-A1SN. I have problems with both sets. When I tried to play my HD-DVD Discs, I received 'a blank' on my TV screen. My TV is a 32" Philips LCD HD-Ready set having 1366x768 pixels. But I have no problem playing other ordinary DVD Discs. I believe I need a software update. I wrote to Toshiba but so far have received no response after more than one month. I am tired of waiting.
I really love the new Cannon Pixma MP530 I got. The speed and quality of printing are excellent. It has an amazing array of features. It enlarges, reduces, does 2 sided printing or copying in one step. You can easily control all parameters from the front panel. It is like going to Kinko's without having to go! It is also a great buy.
works perfectno problemsfaster shipping than i expectedi would order again.
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.
The drive arrive in short order, no delays and it worked right out of the box with no issues. I've already backed up our ministry's pc, it took very little time to do so, the drive is fast. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good drive at an affordable price.
I would not recommend this item unless you simply cant take spending another penny. This is as light weight as something can be made. It did draw in a few additional channels over no antenna at all but not even all the local channels were received; some intermittently and some not at all. Careful when moving the 'ears' they have very limited range and will break if you aren't careful not to try to overcome the resistance of this limited range; i broke one of the ears off quite easily. No great loss, it didnt change how it (didnt) work.
I'm not much of a photographer so I just wanted a camera that took good pictures with not a lot of effort. I was pretty surprised how even pictures taken in dark places were of very good quality. The presets are also very good, I have used the aquarium one and it really helped to take pictures in a aquarium.The manual options are pretty good such as time of lens exposure, which i constantly use to take picture when it's too dark. Together with image estabilization, pictures turn out great.In summary: Very good camera (light, long life battery, easy to understand and use) and great pictures. Definitely recommended.
After trying bose in ear headphones, bose on ear headphones, beats by dr dre tour in ear's, klipsch image s4, and the classic apple ipod headphones, here is how i would rate them on a scale of 1-10:bose on ear: 10bose in ear: 7 (expected a lot more since it was coming from bose)beats by dr dre tour: 8klipsch image s4: 6 (having no bass was a huge turn-off)apple headphones: 4All i have to say is, Monster Turbines are by far the best earbuds i every tried. They even compete with the bose on ear headphones ($200) and they're $100 cheaper. Monster turbines have deep, pounding bass equivalent to that of the "big, chunky, on ear" headphones. The construction and actually build of the earbud is very nice. Good quality metal would make it last a while. The cord isn't too shabby although many people complain about it. It's slightly more prone to tangling than the apple earphones. The case it comes with is very high-quality and overall, this is one of those purchases im glad i made. However, my monster's were stolen last week at school and am very mad (and sad) at the same time. Let me just tell you this, im considering purchasing another set because the quality is that good and that worth the $100. Amazing headphones is all i can say.(p.s.- disregard other reviews that state it has no bass. i also encountered this the first time and was very dissapointed. however, i looked at the manual and found out you have to really push em in using another hand to pull on your ear to straighten your ear canal. and BAM!! that pounding bass was there. Just note, the monster-turbines come with fairly large ear pieces. i barely fit into the smallest size (it comes with 4). the monster also has a slight thumping sound if the cord taps something. it's noticeable, but it doesnt affect the sound quality and its something you can live with - the overpowering sound quality, clarity, and bass take care of that.1 more thing- the bass is so good, if you put your EQ on your ipod to bass booster, you'll get a slight headache because thats how powerful the bass is.)Good job monster. Im impressed.
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)
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?).
All the reviews can't be wrong, and they're not: this is the iPod of portable camcorders. Incredibly well-designed, simple to use, relatively inexpensive, and perfect for capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments. However, at first, I couldn't figure out why playback with the integrated software was so bad: kept "pixelating" like a very bad video download. I tried it on a Dell with Windows 2000 and a Gateway with Windows XP with the same disappointing results. I tried reading the AVI file directly from the PSV-352 with Windows Media Player and some freeware such as VLC Media Player. Nothing worked until I tried the GOM Media Player (another free download). Despite starting off this way, I think the AVI file itself is in excellent shape and I can't think of any device better than the PSV-352 for people with kids and without photographic memory.
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.
The battery I recieved is perfect works great and is of course a Nikon OEM battery so it has Nikon Quality.
Totally love these earbuds!Sound quality is outstanding, comfortable, secure, great looking!Can't say enough..... recommending them to anyone who wants great sound quality at a terrific price!..... and stylish too!LUV EM.....you won't be disappointed.
Purchased antenna for my old analog tv with box purchased from goverment. No cable outlet in one bedroom so this seemed the most practical solution moneywise. The other antenna I was using was horrible so I was so happy to get the RCA basic antenna. My tv picture comes in beautifully without hardly any antenna adjustments at all. With old antenna I would lose channels every now and then. Now with the new antenna, I have even picked up a few new ones. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.
I am not too enamored of this item. Compared to my previous headset this headset has a very short wire (probably around 45 inches). This means you will be tied to your pc and will not be able to move very far.The volume is the worst. It is very low and sometimes I have to hold and press the speaker in my ear in order to hear anything. I would not recommend this item.
These are hands down the best speakers for your desk. Sound is crisp and clear. If you enjoy music, you owe it to yourself to get these speakers. This 2.1 system can easily fill a bedroom or a small living room. The speakers do take some time to break in. When you first get them, you'll notice that the audio quality will gradually improve with use.I was sad when Klipsch discontinued this system. I'm glad they brought it back.
I thought I was getting a great bargain spending $100 on this 320g external drive. A friend had told me this Lacie brand was tops. He must have been drinking a lot that evening because what I have has only messed up my laptop - it freezes now, in the 2 months I have had I alreday had to reformat it and lost a loooot of stuff that I had stored on it as well. I always took care to make sure I unplugged it properly as well. It just crapped out.Basically, if you are looking to buy this, it's a gamble. If you are a gambling man, or woman, go for it. I read some reviews here that said they had theirs for many months and it still works fine. I've also read reviews, like mine, that say they have a piece of expensive junk on their hands.In my opinion, if you want to spend $100 on a pet rock, this is the pet rock for you.
Don't waste your money this thing is not well made. The battery attachment went wonky after only a couple of tries. CDs make a lound scratchy sound while playing. The battery life isn't very good.
Yes, these speakers are as great as they are made out to be in terms of sound. However, two weeks after I bought my first pair, the left speaker went out. After checking all the wiring and messing around with it, I realized that the speaker worked fine, it just wasnt recieving any signals from the sub. So I took them back and replaced them with another pair. The ones I have now have worked great for a year, but now the same thing is happening again. No signal coming from the sub to the left speaker. I am just getting tired of having to replace these, because they are really wonderful sounding speakers. I don't want to get a different pair, but I will because I don't feel like going through this everytime I get a set of these.
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.
Seriously, I'm blown away. These have more punch, presence, crisp, and clean sound than my $4000 Monitor Audio system. You get that distinct crisp Klipsch sound in such a small package and price tag. I've tried over a dozen PC desktop speakers from $100 to $500 (several Bose, Creative Labs, Altec, etc) and these blow them away. Remember these have _very_ crisp Klipsch sound, so I wouldn't recommend for those that have a hard time with strong highs (like my wife), but I love 'em.
I bought this router from Fry's Electronics for almost $100. I constantly have to reboot it and sometimes it goes striaght to netgears home page for no reason. Until recently when it stopped working all together! I didn't even have it for 6 months! I would not reccommend this router for anyone who uses a wireless connection a lot.
The Sony HDR-SR7 is a great high-def, consumer camcorder. The ease of use and simple features make it very straight-forward. Having used it for a few weeks, I've only found a few drawbacks. First, it seems unnecessary that Sony used a mini-HDMI connection port. It looks like there was probably enough space to put a standard-sized HDMI port, and thereby would have avoided the need for a special cable (mini-HDMI to HDMI). Second, the camcorder is very light and small, which is nice in one respect, but also requires a steadier hand to operate. Despite the optical image stablization, it is very easy to "wave around" the camera and induce lots of motion to the picture. Third, to the best of my knowledge, there is no compatibility between the Camcorders file format and Mac computers, so editing is limited to a PC.Nonetheless, if High-Def is what you're looking for, you can't go wrong with this one.
This is my first digital camera. I just got back from a week's vacation in Las Vegas and I took 140+ pictures with my camera. I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures. The camera is small and easy to use. I was happy that I found a way to imprint the date on my pictures. My sister-in-law recommended this camera and I'm glad she did. It was well worth the money spent.
I need a wider tape. 1 inch if possable.also check i was charged with frieght this time ?
Had these now for a week. The sound quality is fantastic... rich and clear. Warms up the sound a little, but not too much.Bought these as an upgrade to the Etymotic ER-6 set I had. The ER-6 is a much purer sound reproduction; doesn't have that warming effect, but the sound quality is far superior in the super.fi 5 pro.For me there are 2 significant detractors to the super.fi 5 pro's... first is that the sound isolation is greatly inferior to the ER-6. It hits -26DB with the double-flanged earplugs, but they are far from comfortable to wear. The ER-6 give about 34Db with, for me, a far more comfortable fit. So if you are looking for something that removes you from the world then these are less than perfect.Other issue for me is the volume. I have to turn my mp3 to minimum and then use the graphic equaliser to further reduce the volume. I have pretty sensitive hearing, so for most this probably isn't an issue, but worth keeping in mind that the impedance on these is just 21 Ohms... My ER-6 are 48 Ohms... check out the impedance on your current headphones to make sure these won't be too loud for you... On the plus side; running at min volume means you'll get the maximum life out of your battery :-)Big pluses are the sound, the over ear-memory-metal mounting system, and the fact that each brush of the cable doesn't deafen you (the Etymotic headphones all suffer from a very microphonic cable, conducting each contact with the cable straight into your ear).Good enough that I'm off to see if I can get someone to make me a custom earplug to try and solve the comfort and isolation problems.
This headset is very comfortable. It's extremely(!) lightweight. It is adjustable to work in either ear. I love it.The clarity and timbre of my voice is regularly reviewed very highly by those with whom I speak -- by phone or over the internet. To confirm this, I had a friend call me with it from another room and the sound was, in fact, astounding.Their "WindSmart" technology is simply this: The microphone is up in the earpiece (rather than right in front of your mouth) and the attached stem is a hollow straw which collects your voice from its source without exposing the microphone itself to any moving wind. It's simple and brilliant. Whereas previously I had to dive to cup the microphone of my phone or headset and apologize for the wind, now my instincts are met with, "Huh? What wind?"The 3-in-1 bit is a nice feature in that it can do double duty for both phoning and internet chatting -- a good bang for you buck in that respect, to be sure.The volume wheel and mute button are right where I need them to be; my only (minor) beef is that, when muting the microphone, there is a (minor) audible 'poof' on the line -- thus prompting more than one person to pause and ask what that was, or if I was still there, etc., rather than allowing me to discretely clunk some dishes around while continuing to listen).It isn't perfect; of course, nothing is. It still gets 5 stars rather than 4 in light of its many terrific features. If I lost or broke this one, I would be sure to replace it with another. Good job, Plantronics.
this camcorder has some wonderful features and the 300X digital zoom is great! also, the included light is very convenient for low-light filming and nightshooting. there are many special effects which i have yet to use, but its nice to know that they are there if i need them. the still-shot camera is great too. its nice to be able to email pictures to family and friends. this camcorder is very light and compact, and the resolution is great.
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.
i couldnt be more pleased with the versatality, not to mention the impeccable sound quality-especially for the money.
I purchased this at point of sale when I purchased the street pilot because the product description said it was compatible. IT IS NOT!! BUt let's face it, an $11 item retun minus shipping fees, is it worth the hassle?
Was stable with my Canon T1i/standard lens while fully collapsed. But as soon as I raised it slightly it became wobbly! Going back to my gorrilla pod. It's heavier but far more stable. The Sunpak wouldn't work at all with any long lens. It's a good idea and I think it would work well with a point and shoot but not a DSLR. My 1 star rating is for the Sunpak use with a DSLR. For a point and shoot I'd give it a 5 star
The company I purchased the personal CDplayer from, Coby, has good customer service as I discovered when I had to call about a technical problem in the operation of the player. I described the problem to a supportive tech person, who was easy to reach by phone--no long menu of choices to listen before I talked to a real person. The player has to be returned to the company and it will be replaced by Coby at no extra charge except for a small shipping charge.
I love this mouse!I love the side/extra buttons so I don't have to click the back and forth buttons and they're customizable too. I love the wheel, everything just works really well. I don't even use a mousepad because it's so sensitive, and I have an older computer so I'm glad it comes with the adapter. I've had this for an extremely long time and I have no complaints!Tactile: And it feels great in my hand, not too big and small and all the controls just fall in the right places.Summary: Great features, works well, good price, looks cool. (Yay mouse!)I would definitely get it again and recommend it to anyone.
This product works great. It is a must have for connecting your Vibe antenna to an aftermark radio. Easy to install and works great with my HD radio.
The case is great but a new one would be more than I would pay.
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 had the use of this model Brother laser printer as editor of my club newsletter. When I gave up the job the printer, which was owned by the club, went to the new editor. I liked this machine so much and missed it so much that I ordered one for myself. It is fast and efficient at printing double sided and collated pages.
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.
Bottom Line awful. Hard to setup I tried to give it as a gift and had to spend an hour on the phone trouble shooting what really should not have been so difficult. Amazon needs to pull this product.
I would first like to say that I don't have experience with other wirelss mice so I don't know if my experience with this one is common to all wireless mice or only with this particular model.When I bought my new laptop I thought it would be nice to have a small mouse since I can't stand using the trackpad or other pointing devices. I decided on this model because of its size, (about the same or slightly smaller than a regular mouse) optical sensor, and wirelessness.I thought the wireless feature would be nice because I won't have to bother with tangled cords and since this particular mouse has a receiver that can swivel, I thought I won't experience too much problem with the signal not getting picked up (I was wrong). I was also attracted by the fact that the mouse turns itself off when yous store the receiver inside the mouse itself when its not being used, to conserve batteries.At first, the mouse seems to function well. I plugged it into the laptop and it was ready to go. But after using it for one night, I began to have problems with the signal. At first, double clicking occasionally failed. I would click twice and it would recognize only one click or act as if I had held down the button. I tried swiveling the receiver to try to improve reception but that didn't work. Then the cursor sometimes failed to move when I move the mouse (so it would sometimes have like jumpy movements), again probably due to poor signal. These are occasional annoyances that are tolerable if just browsing the web but I would definitely not want to be using this when playing a computer game. Also, I tried to conserve the batteries by putting the receiver back into its little cubby hole in the mouse whenever i was done with using it (maybe a couple hours of use a day) but still the batteries died within 3 weeks.I was pretty disappointed with the performance of this mouse and would not recommand it. I've since bought a cheapo corded Fellowes optical notebook mouse and it works great with no problems. Its a bit smaller in size, which I find fits my hand even better. Also, I don't have to worry about batteries dying. It even has two extra buttons on the side that allows you to go back to a previous page or forward to the next page in internet explorer. I bunched up the excess cord with a twist tie and that took care of my worries about tangled cords.
These bags are what I need to save information from my snap drives. The bag keeps each one safe from the others.
I'm running XP. Plugged the HD in to power and USB--it installed automatically. I re-formatted the drive to NTFS, did a backup with no problems. The same with my second computer. Easy. It's not noisy. Time will tell how long it lasts.
Shipped on time, bought two, both work great and look no different from the expensive ones.I'm very happy I purchased them and I will be purchasing more soon.
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.
As I said in another review, I am a thumb drive junkie. I saw this on Amazon.com at a great price and just had to get it. I use these quite often to create CD or DVD images of projects before burning a real disc. This one has a cap; I prefer capless thumb drives. Speed is good, about as good as the other thumb drives in my collection of this capacity. 4GB doesn't sound like much these days, but that is 4x the storage our IBM mainframe had in the '90s.
The leather case is great for your Palm m100 or m105. It has three slots for credit cards and a wider slot for money. It does have a snap closure (perhaps a zipper would be more practical), but it works fine.
For one these headphones are only 20 dollars. As soon as you put these badboys on, all sound around you gets significantly lower. The quality in these headphones are amazing. I used to own a 150 dollar set of Bose. These are just as good. I bought these to listen to music on my Ipod and play games. Crysis has never sounded so life like until I got these. All the music on my Ipod sounds like brand new versions. Highly highly highly recommended.
Bought this a few days back, and absolutely love it. The best thing about it is its weight; its so light, I often forget if its still on! A bit pricey, but then what the heck, a sony is never expected to be for the common money-minded man (well, I confess I've a weakness for gizmos!)Yup, the bass is not as rich as one would expect, but its not bad either. What I mean is, I did not regret it for anything.A good buy. Wish it was a bit cheaper, though! It makes up in its looks for all it lacks in the bass. So, no regrets.
So I bought these headphones referb. for $78, and when I first got them, I was extremely dissapointed, they sounded the same as my apple earphones.that night I burnt them in for maybe 8 hrs on pink noise, and they were still pretty bad. i was going to return them, but at the last second I tried on every single tip one more time. When I hit play with the small tips, I was amazed!!!!!! the Bass on these is amazing! I feel like I am at a concert! I listen to alot of eminem, usher, and all sorts of pop and rock, and It is amazing.My only con with these is that when you bump the wire, It makes a sound like somebody tapping a mic, but very hollow sounding, now you gret over this in like an hour or two, but it can be annoying.overall I give these a 9/10
Just like the tons of other people, on the first use the suction cup broke off. The Garmin ones I have used did not have any of these problems. It lasted less than an hour and was not subject to high heat or anything.
When my ipod crapped out I bought a SanDisk Sansa and the Griffin itrip Universal FM transmitter because I wanted to listed to MP3s in the car. But the itrip turns off every 30 seconds or so, and you have to fiddle around with it to get it to turn back on (which is pretty dangerous when driving), to just have it turn off again 30 seconds later. And driving over 30mph the sound quality decreases dramatically, to the point of just static. My return window is over, so I'm not sure how I'm going to resolve this issue.
I am very happy with my camera thank you so much ! I will rate this merchandise a 5 star ! Excellent !
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.
Broadband sharing is excellent and it did not take more than a minute to get going. The router was also bought so we could share the color printer and the laser printer attached locally on two separate computers(One upstairs and other downstairs) I could print only once from the downstairs computers to the upstairs computer. But after the boot up next day I am losing the connectivity. I have tried to assign static IP addresses to the computer - but no luck. And when I ask Netgear for support -- they say I have to pay per incident charges!!! their CS really [is bad]!!!
This item was purchased as a gift for a teenager. Since we all know teens can be pretty careless at times, lol...this Skin is thick & it fits over the zen player perfectly. This is a great item & the teen loves it too...Recommended with a smile.
I originally purchased the the Lexmkar Z1420 after reading many positive reviews. For the first 4 months this printer worked great, but then randomly one day the wireless connection went. After about 3 painful hours on the phone with technical support they decided that it was broken and decided to send me a new upgraded printer. When that arrived a hooked it up and everything seemed fine, until I tried to print!! The new printer did not work!! I am so disgusted wiht Lexmark I will never buy their products again. In addition the guy at my work who does all of our computer stuff said their products really are crap. So please please do yourself a favor and spend the extra 20 or 30 dollars and get a better printer. I would not want anyone to go though the miserable experience I had between faulty printers and poor customer support.
I purchased this Epson Photo 890 to replace an earlier competitor's model based on the recommendations of linuxprinting.org (a must read for Linux Printer reviews... I am not affiliated with them in any way).First, Epson has made HUGE advances in its cooperation with the Open Source Community, and Linux drivers and tools are available to make this printer (and others) work as good, if not better, than under other proprietary operating systems from Redmond WA :)Using CUPS under RedHat 7.3 I have set this printer up with multiple &quot;profiles&quot; so I can print to a virutal printer at just about any color/resolution/paper combination at the stroke of a keyboard or mouse and the quality is &lt;gasp&gt; near perfect.I hooked this printer up to a Windows box as well for comparison, and I could not see the difference in quality, and Linux seemed to actually print faster.If you are looking for a printer that gives amazing output, that can also run under Linux then look no furhter, this is the one you want.
I have had MANY types of storage systems and after finding this one, I threw all of the others away. They come in all of the sizes needed for different medium types and stack like a dream. Very sturdy and attractive.
This is an excellent camera for anyone who wants to make the change from amateur to serious amateur. Although the lens that comes with the camera is pretty basic and different lenses will require a lot more investment! An excellent camera!
this has worked out fine for me. i had a hard time figuring out how to make it work. i really bought this because it is white. and looks nice. haha. i'm giving it 4 stars just because it was hard for me to set up
This card works only with certain processors and motherboards, something they don't tell you about until it's too late. Unless you like to gamble, buy another brand.
Watch out for the Free Ship option if you live in a rural area or off the beaten path. Crucial will NOT ship their memory to a PO Box that's the first hurdle. MOST BUSINESSES HAVE A PO BOX FOR THEIR MAIL!! Then when you elect free shipping its Not delivered by UPS like you expect.It is delivered sometimes by the USPS. Then the USPS may not forward the package either. Causing your package to be even further delayed. It is a UPS service called UPS Innovations which is actual slower (and cheaper for them then the US Postal service) It requires you wait 7-12 Business days for delivery and if your address can't be accessed by the Postal service they will return the memory back to Crucial which means you may wait another 7-12 business days for the return , that time period uses up your free 30 day return without getting stuck with a RMA 25% restocking fee. All because you chose the free "shipping" which is actually a mailing service. On the web reviews of UPS Innovations service run at a 90% FAILURE RATE.Word to the wise. One of my businesses is in less then an urban environment , And we caught H**L getting UPGRADED memory for our computers its been 12 business days on their SCREWUP of choosing the service & calling it "shipping" its NOT shipping. The UPS , Fedex people deliver to my business 3 times per week with no problems.Now the memory is Ok memory don't get me wrong if your order it & ask for delivery to a Major city. Other then that your better off paying for shipping, this adds to the price but at least you won't go through what we did.
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 bought a ZEN 30G MP3 player and could not stand the earbuds they came with. They hurt so much that I used head phones until these V-MODA earbuds came in. They are awesome. The fit is so comfortable and the sound is wonderful. I got them on sale for less than they are running right now on Amazon, so I feel pretty good about the purchase. =}
Well out of the two Orbits I bought, one last for about a month working perfectly, then it quit panning. The second I bought to see if it was a fluke didn't work right out of the box. I think this product is a little to complicated for what ever 3rd world country is assembling them. I say save your money and pass on this one.
the speakers are good looking, new, and produce crystal-clear sound!!!! Astonding performance compared with other brands, definitely a good choice for 2.1 speakers. btw it's very easy to install and it comes with a box and manual!!! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!!!
I thought that I was ordering 4 twin packs (as the picture showed), but I received 4 cartridges separately, out of the original box. I paid more for each cartridge than in a store!
I have not tried the super-fancy Bose headphones, but for at least 1/3 the cost I feel that these noise-cancelling AT headphones are a good value. I tried them on a recent airplane trip and they cancel the background engine-drone very effectively, particularly with addition of some music. They reproduce music in very high fidelity and with excellent tone. I also used them to watch DVD's on my laptop with pleasing results. A single double-A battery seems to last a long time. Overall I am completely satisfied that this was money well spent.
I love my D200. It is well built and can handle the less than favorable conditions where I sometimes find myself shooting. Not the newest camera out there, but a proven workhorse that hasn't let me down!
This is a very sophisticated camera that appeals to the affluent casual user & the pro-sumer - hence the spectrum of ratings ( its really too sophisticated for the casual user - & has annoyances for the semi-pro user ). This camera is a VERY sophisticated - feature rich camera. Most of the problems noted in the reviews have excellent work arounds ( IE like any other camera ) IE shutter priority, aperature priority, bracketing. What probably frustrates users is that because it is heavily "automatic" - it doesnt solve all picture taking problems "at the press of a button" - you have to use alternative modes in low light conditions, a tri-pod etc - these workarounds are usually buried in menus etc. I have found the battery life excellent "IF YOU DONT USE THE FLASH MUCH". I carry two batteries - I buy the MAHA batteries - they are cheaper & have 20% more capacity & their charge time is just as fast - work with the NIKON OEM charger - forget the OEM NIKON batteries. The Nikon software is excellent & much improved. This camera ( for what I do ) - there is nothing else out there the is like it in a compact package - the ergonomics as simply excellent - & the flip out view finder is essential for what I do. The resolution capabilities, & zoom are fabulous. The small camera bag that can be bought as an accessory from NIKON with the belt loop - SUCKS - this has disintegrated on me & has also almost let my camera depart my body for the pavement !! If you buy this camera - use you VISA - VISA adds another year or two to your factory warranty & forget the consumer add-on warranties ! Im also using a 1Gig IBM microdrive - which has very fast write-times - remember this when you are looking at solid state memory ! Therefore, the recovery time between shots is reasonable. NITS - camera does not recover between shots very quickly - very annoying - have missed some shots - but this is true of all current digital camera in this price range. The power save mode puts the camera asleep when not in use, also causing you to miss candid shots if you are not mindful - I usually pulse the trigeer occasionally to "keep it awake" - this can be adjusted though - which I havent bothered to do .. The competition in this price range - SONY/Minotla 7? - SOny uses over priced proprietary media ( memory sticks) has slightly better resolution & horrible ergonomics ( overall for me not worth it - plus Ive never have a Sony product that has lasted very long - they look great - but my experiance is that they are fragile.) The Minolta in this price range is not as good & eats batteries- but is cheaper - IN THIS PRICE RANGE ONLY TWO CAMERAS - The S0ny & The NIKON period as of 10/2003.. But check the price of the Sony media ...The IBM microdrives can be had for very cheap right now since they have sold out to Fugitsu on the uDrive technology & patents ( Fugitsu now offeres a 4 gig microdrive based on the IBM technology - & again the advantage is writetimes - check this out !! ) If you are going to buy solid state memory - get the VIKING on AMAZON w/rebate, you won't find a cheaper price, yes - even on ebay !
This mount was very easy to install on my wall. It is very easy to attach a mid sized or larger plasma screen.
After six months of mostly sitting idle in a cool basement with very little playing time, my Amp 300 gave up the ghost too. It just dims the lights as it blows a circuit breaker. After a couple of goes at that, it does nothing at all. I thought about sending it back, but quickly realized that with such poor quality, I don't want even a replacement to be connected to my expensive speakers at all. I don't want them destroyed too the next time it goes out. I am getting a Niles SI-2125.
this case is exactly what I expected. It was shipped and arrived earlier than anticipated. Would definitely use this supplier again.
I previously had a briefcase/suitcase type bag that was heavy and cumbersome, particularly when traveling. This bag is great. It's light, holds all my accessories, and I can sling it over my shoulder or carry it by the handle. Very pleased.
this portable dvd player is a must have for long trips. Great for both are travel and road trips.
I bought this cord, and used it for about two weeks. One of the prongs actually came loose and fell out, then I put it back in and it worked for a couple days. Now it stopped working completely! And to top it all off, I cant even get a refund or a new one because I passed the 30 day return policy, because I didn't have access to a computer! Its not even worth whole two bucks it was to buy if its just going to break again!
I'm been a Bose owner for the past 15 years. I started with the Bose System 3. That's all it took to hook me on their commercials and boasts. These Bose Companion 2 speakers are a great addition to my iMac 24". Nice crisp highs with the solid base Bose is known for. Compared to any speaker set in this price range, the Bose is a no question winner. Set up took a good 2 minutes and I ran it through the paces from AC/DC Bonfire, The Beatle, Love, Rush, Moving Pictures, Tony Bennett, Stepping Out and The Who, Quadrophenia - these speakers passed the test. This is a great gift for someone who is hard to buy for - or your kid going to college. I'm going to buy a couple of more pairs for my LCD tv's and my computer at work. For under 100 bucks, this is a worthwhile purchase.
Bought the 20 pack of these, and they are terrible! Out of the 12 I have used so far, had to trash 6 of them. I don't need any coasters. 50% loss so far; not acceptable!!!
For the price a great little video/mp3 player.Easy to use touch screen and software does a great job of converting videos. I've loaded 4 movies and dozens of songs without using up the 4GB memory. I personally do not like ear buds so I upgraded to a different style
Earlier this year, I upgraded from the budgetCyber Acoustics ca3602speaker system, and got a set ofKlipsch ProMedia 2.1s. I was astounded by their performance, but their mids were still somewhat lacking, they had poor sterio imaging, some of the directional upper bass / midbass frequencys were being played by the sub instead of the satellites, and their tweeters were overpowering. I do not regret that purchase, as the promedias are an amazing system for the pice; I simply decided to swap their default satellites with something better.I did quite a bit of research to determine what budget set of bookshelf speaker would be the best choice. In the end I chose this set of Duals over theSony SS-B1000handDayton Audio B652. The trick to deciding what you want to get is searching each product's reviews for mentions of similarly priced products. I would have liked to get a set ofPioneer SP-BS21-LRs, but I didn't have enough room to place them.To my ears, these Duals have far superior sound in almost every aspect when compared to the Klipsch's old defaults. They have better mids, better sterio imaging, they play the midbass and upper bass frequencys, and their highs blend better into the spectrum. I especially noticed how much more natural vocals sounded, due to the dedicated midrange driver.However, I have experienced a couple small cons. The cabinets tend to rattle occasionally when playing at mid to high volume levels (do note that I don't have them mounted on their brackets). The tweeters also sound a bit stretched at requencies exceeding about 12khz and do not sound as smooth as the default sats, although I have not yet taken the time to play around with my equalizer.All in all, this was an excellent purchase for me, and I am thusfar pleased with the Dual's performance.UPDATE -----11/24/12-----I have now played around with my soundcard's equalizer, however it turns out that the highs opened up once the tweeters broke in. At the same time, the 4" middbass woofers became grossly overpowering. I highly suggest turning 125hz and 1000hz down by 1 or 2 notches, 250hz and 500hz down by 3 or 4. I also gave the highs (8khz, 16khz) a 2-notch boost, and 4khz a 1-notch boost. This brought said midbass back under control, and opened up the highs a bit more. Do note that I am using them in close proximity (as computer speakers), and these adjustments are likely only accurate for that scenario.I also forgot to mention that I listen to almost every non-vocal-oriented music you can think of. Dubstep, Drum and Base, Trance, Classical, Orchestral, Metal (NOT heavy), Rock, Native American, etc. Country music? Kill it with fire.UPDATE -----12/28/12-----After a few hundred hours of use, I believe that the timbre of these speakers is not likely to change more. I have now use these equalizer settings: 0(31) -1(62) -3(125) -1(250) 0(500) 1(1k) 1(2k) 1(4k) 1(8k) 0(16k)
I bought this camera when it was 57% off, it was only 123 dollars, and 1 day shipping was only 3.99 under Amazon Prime! Got to my home the next day! Now I'm not a camera professional or anything of the sort. I was just looking for a decent camera to take pictures of family and friends, I got way more than I expected. I just recieved the camera today so I'll just list a few pro's and con's,Pro's* I love the big screen, unlike other reviewers, it's not hard at all to hold the side of the camera.*The games are a cool feature*This camera is really, really small, the last digital camera I had was back in 2001, I thought it was small. This camera is smaller than the size of a wallet.*Pictures are very good, you can change the quality settings to make them more sharp, like I said I'm not a photo professional, this is just comming from an everyday user. very nice pictures.Con'sSo far the things I don't care for (be mindfull, I just recieved this today)*Menu's are a tad complicated. It was hard to locate the timer function, there are alot of menu's.*Playing the games is hard using the controls.*It would've been nice if it came with a case, the big screen is a fingerprint magnet.Right now, given the price $123, it seems like the price is going up now, I bought the camera 3/12/07, it's a steal. Very Nice product!
I'm trying to back up movies that I took on vacation (JVC Camcorder) and loaded in the Everio Media Browser software by Pixela. I can't make these disks work. I suspect the slow speed (8X) is a hang up, but Pixela can't help. Their program doesn't offer a speed setting, so nothing to do but watch the error message come up. I'm not a computer expert, but just a user, however, some hint that this could be a problem would have been nice.
This product was a great price, and fit into my dell better than the OEM Adapter. I would buy this again
i have an strde885 and an strde985 running off of the same input. this 985 is soooo adjustable: vol for individual speakers WITHIN the three ways, crossovers, etc. this may be a dinosaur because it doesnt have hdmi, but this receiver is the benchmark! pre-out for subwoofer...its 6.1 too. i cant say enough about this! the 885 is almost as good; i just have to use a dj amp to power a rear center...
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.
I Ordered 50 ft cat 5 cable. Got it within few days. I was so impressed. I will order more items as needed. Keep the great job up.Thank you
May arrive with a kink or two ... But ... gets rid of the clutter.
I really like this little gadget. I similar alternative (custom bracket or L plate) would cost more than 300 bucks but you can get a similar performance from this stroboframe vertaflip just by adding a quick release plate and clamp to it, all below 100 bucks. Its light, very handy and does not have a lot of bell and whistles but get the job done. It has adjustable height control which you can control by moving the attachment up and down based on your camera size. It takes a snap to rotate the camera from vertical to horizontal and I have tested my camera with a center point. The axis remains center while you rotate (I have not tried with a battery grip on my camera). L plates might be better option for some people but the plates are camera specific. This one fits most modern day digital camera.
This pad lifts the laptop off the flat surface to allow air to circulate under it, thus keeping it cooler. It is a good solution for travel, when a sturdier (and less compact) device (such as a Rain Design stand) is too bulky/heavy to carry. My laptop did not slide when using it.It is also possible, though slightly awkward, to use it on one's lap, though the manufacturer does not recommend this.
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.
the software loading program has problems on a pc, but remarkably, though i asked the staff of amazon repeatedly if the router was mac compatible & could be loaded with a macintosh, the software could only be used on mac 9 software that's at least four or five years old, and only after downloading a program from another unrelated website. netgear ALSO charges for their customer service. don't buy this product if you use mac primarily.
The 3 D joystick works well. Would be nice if it had info on all the buttons. Some buttons are duplicate to others that work. Takes time to look for what you want the airplane to do. Do not see it as any better than my old msn Sidewinder Precision 2 joystick except it is heavier.
I am always quick to criticize or critique a restaurant or item I bought. I rarely have the opportunity to compliment an item such as this one.I went horse back riding with a girlfriend and her daughter one day this summer02. On the way back we were taking the horses through more creek water then an the way there. The water at some points came to the belly of the horses. Something spooked the horse I was on and she went about neck deep into the water. She threw me over her left shoulder when she stopped suddenly. I went completely under water, briefly. As soon as I popped up I knew my camera went under water. (I should have put it in a zip lock, I thought.) I immediately took the battery and flash card out and cursed myself for bringing it. When I got home I opened it up by the tiny screws in it and set it in front of a low powered fan. IT HAS BEEN THREE MONTHS SINCE THEN AND IT STILL WORKS, BATTERY, FLASH CARD, AND CAMERA! I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT MYSELF! I am now looking into buying the waterproof case that is an option. Better not press my luck:-)
This is the second CD repair system I've purchased and I was excited to see the options for CD repair. There was a simple cleaning option, a repair option and a more intensive repair option. The switching between "heads" for the machine was not easy, and there are many parts and pieces to be utilized. But that wasn't the worst of it. It stopped working almost immediately. The machine would whine but nothing would turn. Realizing that the system was broken, I took it apart and looked inside. The internal gear off the small engine was stripped. I turned it around so that I could use it again. It worked well half of one more time, and broke again. I understand that it may seem like user error, but I very carefully followed directions and did nothing different the first few times I used it. So I can only conclude that it's a worthless piece of plastic. Not worth any amount of money or time. Don't waste the environmental impact of yet another junky electronic going into the landfill.
This headset is far superior to any other headset in its price range. I am hard and rough with it and it never breaks. I have spilled coffee, cola, water, and food on it and it still works fine. I get mad and throw it, no problem, still works. ITS THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!
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.
Bought the wrong memory for my computer and sent it back for a return a few months ago and I'm still waiting for the return.
This modem is the best...VERY STABLE...VERY FAST...VERY EASY TO INSTALL...VERY FAST...oh ya and did i say VERY FAST!
This is more 4.9 stars - great and almost perfect. I have been with iRiver since their previous 20GB model (the one ere this one.) It is a DEFINITE improvement. This model allows automatic category set-ups with Artist, Album, Genre and the likes; and also, one is able to create Playlists via Windows Media Player. The battery life has definitely been extended; and unlike the previous model, does not diminish every time you upload or delete songs from the player. (This was what always killed me on the older model.)The difficulty, though, is in the set-up. When one uploads, it automatically categorises the songs via available information. The problem with this is that you won't be able to view songs that don't have an Artist or Album in those categories. A separate folder will be created for "Unknown Artist," "Unknown Album," etc. (Although, this issue can be dismissed with the built-in "Browser" feature.) Another issue is with Playlist creating. Unless you have it checked and the songs still on your computer (via Windows Media), it will automatically delete the songs you are not syncronizing.Here is a run-down list of Plus/Minus of the new player. This is set-up in comparison (though not included) of the older models.PLUS -1. New, sleeker look.2. A bit smaller.3. New, classier backgrounds in the player.4. Better Radio sets.5. Extended battery life.6. Easier (and about 10x faster) uploads/downloads (as in returning the songs to your computer).7. New playlist feature.8. Greater sound enhancements that are more versatile (SRS WOW, User, Rock, iriver Rock, etc.) and easier to change.9. Automatic categorizations.10. Great new Browser feature.11. Ability to save and read Text files and Photos.12. Works wonderfully in a car stereo system. (Imagine a mini theater in your car without the use of sub-woofers or extra speakers. Yes, it's THAT good.)MINUS -1. A bit confusing at first with finding your music.2. Plugs to charge are annoying to figure out.I do believe that the plus definitely out-weigh the minus. This is a MUST for any fan of MP3's and general music. This makes a great storage device if not used for music. Trust me, for the price, it has more features than an iPod AND works better. iRiver is the next generation of MP3's.
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 bought this puppy when it was first available through Sony in September of 2006 for the sole intention of recording all my thoughts while on a 7,000 mile bicycle ride around the country. I made an armband holder for it and away I went. The voice recorder held up beautifully against five months of weather and extensive use every single day. I was able to record and ride at the same time without significant wind being recorded. The AAA battery seemed to last forever, that is until I started using the MP3 playback option -- using music, it probably lasts 5 hours or so.Anyhoo, I was very happy with the voice recorder. It's very simple to operate without having to look down at it. The USB interface worked flawlessly. The hold button serves as the units off button and I must've turned it on and off a million times without any problems. There are multiple settings for recording quality and I always kept it on the highest quality. Even on this setting, you can record hours and hours and hours... I don't know exactly how long, but I never ran out of time.What else? Hmm... It's real small and light. This is a good thing. I noticed that other reviews are saying that its playback volume is pretty weak. This is true. However, I never used the external playback option so it wasn't an issue for me. Whenever I wanted to listen to the voice recordings, I just put on a set of small headphones I had with me. With the headphones on, the playback is plenty loud.The one thing that I don't fancy so much about this model is that it's difficult to convert from the recorder's file format to something more common. It records files that end in .DVF and while I can play them on my computer and on the voice recorder just fine, I have struggled with trying to convert them to .WAV or something else for editing purposes. There is minimal resources available to help with this situation though I don't think it's impossible to do if you're a computer nerd. Oh -- I just noticed that someone else on these reviews said that you can "easily convert" the files with a program called "Switch"... I'll have to check that out.This unit served my purposes perfectly. Never broke down. Recorded everything I wanted. Never had any lost of corrupted files despite the elements giving it a daily punishing. It worked out very well.
Got some old 45's or LP's (78's also) you been dying to hear again? If you are a little leary about purchasing one of those $100 close N' plays, but you're on a buget, then this will do the job nicely! I got mine last week, and had it going within 60 minutes of getting it out of the box. It's got all the features that an avid (or rabid) music lover needs, with the exception of an auto return armature (wich is the only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5). I won't cover all the features in this review, they are well covered in the other reviews (and you should read some, it will help with installation). What I want to point out is that the cartridge that packs out with this turntable got some bad reviews, and almost made me purchase another. I read a few more reviews, and decided not to. I made the right choice. I am a music lover, got over 1000 45's,over 300 LP's, and well above 1000 CD's. But I am not an audiophile. I could not tell you the difference between two cartridges without really giving it a good hard listen. If you did not spend more than $75 on a cartridge for your old turntable in the late 70's or 80's then this one will more than do the job. I should point out one other thing that you'll see in the other reviews, the audio cable is hardwired and short. If you can't get the turntable within 2&1/2' of the back of your computer, purchase an extension. You will also need a two into one mini(female to male)RCA for your line in or mic port.
tHE MANUFACTURER HAS A GOOD REP AND LIVED UP TO BILLING. PRODUCT PERFORMED AS EXPECTED. I WILL USE BELKIN PRODUCTS AGAIN.
I needed a camera for a video presentation for school. This was a previously owned camera, for sale much cheaper than other models, so I figured what the heck.It is absolutely the niftiest little gadget. The quality is not top of the line picture/sound wise, but in cases like these you do get what you pay for. It is good enough for me, extremely easy to use, and I haven't had a single problem with it since I started using it. My sister loves it so much, she's actually buying one for herself this week.Highly recommended.
I've had this for oh 5 years or so. I'm not a heavy user, it's still on the original toner cartridge though recently print quality has gone down, it's starting to get gray on the page, so I think I should replace the toner. It's never been as dark and pretty a printing as the fancy laser printer at work, but it does a nice job, fast enough for me, it's not too bulky, and it's been trouble-free. I've had to install the driver in 2 or 3 new XP computers. My only real complaint has been sometimes on large high res images it seem to run out of memory; takes a while, on the rare occasion it won't print but it does print out sheets of paper complaining about the memory in 5 languages.
THE BEST drive i've ever used - go plextor! - a friend recommended it and i'll agree, it's one excellent workhorse of a burner. the software's easy, the thing is insanely reliable - highly recommended!
Sometimes one comes across a product that just makes another product so much better. Here in the Texas Gulf Coast heat, the last thing I want is to have a laptop resting against me.The Belkin CushTop Notebook stand is so lightweight and so useful that I can't imagine how I did without it for so long. I was a bit concerned that it would be too big and cumbersome for my 13.3" Toshiba Portege. It is not and I have attached a picture of the two together. I was also concerned from reading some other reviews that it might not be secure enough to hold it an an angle. The last thing I wanted was to worry about my laptop crashing to the floor.Instead, the laptop is so secure on the stand that I have no qualms about setting it down anywhere, no matter how close to the edge. The laptop adheres as though it had a velcro attachment though it is just the way the material grips the fairly smooth laptop bottom. The material is not scratchy against one's skin either so I am constantly amazed at the holding power.I love having the power cord at hand, yet out of sight, and the opening on the sides also make for easy hand holds.
This was the 1st digital camera I bought (after looking at reviews for a year!) In the end I just couldn't find the camera that had everything I wanted so I decided to buy a 2MP camera just to get started, and then a higher MP one when the one I wanted came out.It was a huge disappointment, for 3 reasons: (1) it makes skin tones look brown all the time, and pictures need massive desaturation in Photoshop (sometimes up to minus 35!!); (2) the photos seem to be not quite in focus; and (3) when taking macro shots, you never know what's going to be in focus.On the plus side, the Canon interface is a joy to use and the computer software is very easy also.I returned it after a few days and bought an Olympus C-2100UZ, which is giving me exactly the pictures I would expect from a 2MP camera.
I have had this product for at least 8 years now. It has never failed. It comes in handier now because I still have items that are SVHS. Such as a PS2 a SVHS VCR and a couple other older items. My home theatre only has 2 optical outputs so I can have 4 units plugged into this and have them all on 1 optical output on the Sigma. Im just going to purchase a SVHS to HDMI converter because todays HDTVs really dont have SVHS inputs anymore. Anyhow this is a excellent item. Too bad I see its now unavailable! I bought mine from Crutchfield years ago.
Replaced my fried D-Link Xtreme G, which would tend to drop signal and make me reconnect a couple times a day. This is a noticeable improvement...haven't lost connection once in the month I've had it, and I get a stronger signal. Setup was a breeze. Great deal, especially for the price.
A battery is a device that converts chemical energy directly to electrical energy. It consists of a number of voltaic cells; each voltaic cell consists of two half-cells connected in series by a conductive electrolyte containing anions and cations. One half-cell includes electrolyte and the electrode to which anions (negatively charged ions) migrate, i.e., the anode or negative electrode; the other half-cell includes electrolyte and the electrode to which cations (positively charged ions) migrate, i.e., the cathode or positive electrode. In the redox reaction that powers the battery, cations are reduced (electrons are added) at the cathode, while anions are oxidized (electrons are removed) at the anode. The electrodes do not touch each other but are electrically connected by the electrolyte. Some cells use two half-cells with different electrolytes. A separator between half-cells allows ions to flow, but prevents mixing of the electrolytes.Each half-cell has an electromotive force (or emf), determined by its ability to drive electric current from the interior to the exterior of the cell. The net emf of the cell is the difference between the emfs of its half-cells, as first recognized by Volta. Therefore, if the electrodes have emfs and , then the net emf is ; in other words, the net emf is the difference between the reduction potentials of the half-reactions.The electrical driving force or across the terminals of a cell is known as the terminal voltage (difference) and is measured in volts. The terminal voltage of a cell that is neither charging nor discharging is called the open-circuit voltage and equals the emf of the cell. Because of internal resistance, the terminal voltage of a cell that is discharging is smaller in magnitude than the open-circuit voltage and the terminal voltage of a cell that is charging exceeds the open-circuit voltage. An ideal cell has negligible internal resistance, so it would maintain a constant terminal voltage of until exhausted, then dropping to zero. If such a cell maintained 1.5 volts and stored a charge of one coulomb then on complete discharge it would perform 1.5 joule of work. In actual cells, the internal resistance increases under discharge, and the open circuit voltage also decreases under discharge. If the voltage and resistance are plotted against time, the resulting graphs typically are a curve; the shape of the curve varies according to the chemistry and internal arrangement employed.As stated above, the voltage developed across a cell's terminals depends on the energy release of the chemical reactions of its electrodes and electrolyte. Alkaline and zinc-carbon cells have different chemistries but approximately the same emf of 1.5 volts; likewise NiCd and NiMH cells have different chemistries, but approximately the same emf of 1.2 volts. On the other hand the high electrochemical potential changes in the reactions of lithium compounds give lithium cells emfs of 3 volts or more.And it fits perfectly into my old cordless phone.
This was a great deal. The discount made it reasonable. The quality is great. I have a new MacBook Pro 15" and it fits snugly and securely. The pocket on the bottom is great for all the wires and power supplies. The main pocket is fairly roomy. My only criticism is that I can't fit by Canon equipment in it too, but they never promised I could, just a personal disappointment. It is very comfortable on your back. The padding is well thought out, nothing is cutting into my shoulders when wearing it. The handle is very strong and I use that with confidence. I spent $3000 on my laptop, and I know that it is well protected with this bag.
This clamp worked perfect for holding a large reflector and also it is very portable. Fits a standard light stand head.
I bought this case for the Philips DCP750/37 7" Portable DVD Player with iPod dock and it doesnt fit. It is about a half inch off and will NOT go in the case. This was offered as a combo deal on Amazon, and these are usually worth it but not this time. Spend the extra money and buy one that is specifically for this model.
Bought this Z22 for my daughter for christmas. She loves it and uses it everyday! Keeps her appointments, schedules and all info in one convienient spot. Would recommend this product to anyone that wants an easy to use out of the box palm.
Panasonic DVD Recorder DMR-ES40V; I have not had any problem with this model since I purchased it more than two years ago. VHS tapes and CD's are easy to use. As is their recording.
This kit worked well in a 2003 Malibu. I gave it four stars only because the lower compartment (if you use it) could be a little more level. It has a bit of a dip in it. It really looks fine though and blends well with my dash. The instructions told me what to do for my vehicle. For some reason I don't think the instructions mentioned this product working for a 2000 or earlier Malibu. I had a '97 before and feel the dash is the same as the '03 but it could be different.
Creative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (Black)I like my MP3 very much except the controls are too sensitive. You have to slide up or down gently or it will not respond as you wanted.
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!!!
This works wonders for cleaning dirty Ultrium LTO Drives. Never a complaint on this product. I like the orange color which distinguishes it from purple, maroon, or black regular lto data cartridges in the library.
If you have a big SD card and typically download a ton of pictures and video (I'd say over 250 video/pics) then this little item is pretty useful. The lowdown: you simply remove your battery in the camera (I have an SD950IS) and slip the adapter battery in its place, and close the battery cover. pull out the rubber stopper on the camera's battery cover (yeah, this is what that thing is for!) and plug in the adapter cord. It's pretty much that easy. So besides using this for downloading a lot of content, I have also plugged it in when replaying images and videos from the camera to a TV. I have noticed that when I have a large download from the camera, that using this adapter as the power source instead of the battery power (which is what I always did) made the download noticeably faster! Just keep in mind that the adapter is exactly what it looks like in the picture, it can be a little cumbersome if you are trying to travel light. It has that typical converter block that you see and the wires are long, so they could take up some space, again, if you are looking to take it with you everywhere you go. I just keep it by the computer where I download everything. Great little product.
Well. We all know Canon products are made of the finest minerals... Causing them to be, oh, so, delicate. I bought this lens to replace the one I originally got with my camera. Just another weapon in my light writing arsenal.
Pretty good sound for the price. Descent bass. Way better than the ones I got with my ipod. Different size ear pieces allow for a good fit and they dont fall out exercising. Cord is plenty long. Look good too.
Really enjoying this product. Installed very easliy and worked right out of the box. Like the fact I can expand with another drive and set as RAID1 so 1 disk backups the other. Will probably add this feature soon since I have lost all my media 2x with in interal drive and an external USB drive. This device also works as a print server so your printer can become a true network printer. Allows easy access to all pcs on your network and sharing of the network printer. Lots of security features to allow users to have specific access to areas of the drive, or exclude/block them. Lots of great features and a good price. I highly reccomend this device if you have a home network.
I purchased one of these drives and it performed acceptably (not spectacularly) for about eight months. Then it abruptly died. After determining that it was a hardware problem, I followed instructions that came with the burner to contact the company for information on how to return it for repair or replacement under the warranty. I have sent numerous email messages to the customer "service" department, with no reply. The form on the QPS web page for submitting requests for customer service doesn't work (!). I called the QPS customer service department during business hours, waited on hold for about an hour and a half, and then was abruptly disconnected without being able to speak to anyone. I've even sent fax messages. No reply AT ALL from the company! I would never have purchased this burner if I had known that QPS had such poor regard for its customers. I STRONGLY recommend avoiding QPS and its products if you have alternatives. Don't make the same mistake I did!
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.
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 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.
This headphone is as expected. It is very comfortable and the sound is clear almost all the time. Sometimes there is static when I am on the treadmill.
This has helped me get back into drawing like I used to be. The pressure sensors are pretty great, compared to the last tablet I had used. And I LOVE the different tips that come with it, so it feels much more like using a pencil or ink.After having not used a tablet in a little while, it did take a little getting used to, but I absolutely will not go back to a mouse for most things. I mean, how much cooler can you get than actually DRAWING your city out when you play Sim City?
I LOVE this case. Keeps Zen clean, protects the screen (case has a clear cover over screen area). Well made and very classy! Much better then neoprene skin.
HP's superb new 995 DeskJet printer has both Bluetooth and IR (infrared) capability, enabling me to print -- wirelessly -- from both my laptop and my Palm.Wireless printing from my laptop is accomplished by installing 3Com's Bluetooth PC card, which plugs in effortlessly (and requires a little software). To print, I need to be within 30 feet of the printer (not necessarily line-of-sight). The printer has a little blue light (with the Bluetooth logo) that blinks when it's receiving a signal. The software also installs a Bluetooth Manager icon on the desktop which, when opened, allows me to easily verify (or refresh) the Bluetooth connection. The Bluetooth signal will also turn on the printer (in case I've forgotten to do so). The printer has a large memory and will save multiple documents, so waiting for the printer to finish before moving on is not required. Bluetooth printing appears to be a little slower than printing directly from the PC (via a USB cable). But the print quality is every bit as good (and just as sharp as on my other HP 990 Cse and HP 1315 Photo Smart printers).Printing from my Palm is made possible by installing Docs To Print (from ISComplete.com) which transfers data (to the printer) via the Palm's IR (infrared) port. Docs To Print enables me to output information from my Palm's Calendar, Address, Memo and To Do lists. But, more importantly, it allows me to print MS Word documents -- downloaded via Docs To Go (from DataViz) -- which I can compose and modify (word process) on my Palm. Printing to my HP 995 is extremely fast (taking only a few seconds for the data to transfer and for the HP to begin printing); and the print is letter quality. (Docs To Print, incidentally, also includes the print drivers to almost all of the IR printers currently available from HP, Canon and Sipix.)I actually use my HP 995 as a stand-alone printer (with no PC attached) in my family room. By being able to print wirelessly to it from either my laptop or my Palm, I'm able to tuck it away in a corner of the room (where its not easily seen); and (here's the fun part) I'm able to sit in my favorite chair (and work) without having to be tethered (via cables) to the printer in order to print. Hallelujah!Can a printer provide both freedom and mobility? I'm not sure, but the HP 995 sure comes close!
I have been faithfully using DR strings now for as many as 10 plus years. I play professionally and need strings that hold up stay in tune and have a true sound. The biggest part I love about them is they are rare to break. In fact over the years using them I can bearly recall maybe 1 time I broke an high E.I joined established rock band playing every weekend 3 YEARS AGO. The lead guitar player left and I was the new guy. I have always carried 1 guitar with me my whole professional life (Now age 50) my 1977 ( I bought new)Les Paul custom deluxe was all I ever used or needed I never had a backup. The guys were all concearned what if during a set I broke a string. When I told them its rare to never I break a string. Years ago I stwiched to DR stings 10 ga sets and now have that much confidence in them. They though I was crazy but after a few months of playing out with them they realized I was right. I tried all the different type 10 ga DR strings and they all hold up the same. I ususally change all strings out when working every weekend about every 6 weeks.I also use the DR green Bronze 11 ga acoustic on my Taylor and they are the same quailty I have confidence in. I just bought the new Zebra DRs for to try. Well worth the cost and piece of mind. Get a set youll see.
Almost 500 bucks for this card and it tells me what kind of files I may and may not save to it? What kind of removable storage is that? I'm sorry but I'm not willing to take this kind of leap into control from the likes of Sony. I know there are hacks out there to reverse engineer the thing but I'd rather go with non-proprietary stuff that's cheaper and does what I want without the up-front fiddling.
On the fourth day of owning this TV, the lamp went out completely!! After talking to consumer relations, we found out that even though they will send you a replacement lamp, you (the customer) is responsible for replacing the lamp; they do not send out their service people to do it even while under warranty. Furthermore, after calling in to open a case, they give you a confirmation number and you have to write this number on your receipt (proof of purchase) and fax it to them before they will send the part out. What a HASSLE, not to mention the poor quality of the TV's lamp to go out on the FOURTH day of ownership.
The ipod 5g is great. It is so easy to use. The videos look amazing on it. I've had mine for over 2 months and it dosn't have any visible scratches. The battery life is good and the apple click wheel is really cool. I have lots of photos on it and it takes up hardly any memory. The price is great. why geat a 4gb ipod nano for 250$ when you can buy a 30gb ipod with VIDEO for 50$ more. I love my ipod, and I would highly recomend it to anyone.
The AT PL120 is a the best "bang for the buck" for a mid-priced good sounding home use table I've come across yet. It has DJ features like reverse, stylus light, up to 20% pitch adjustment etc-but it's not really a DJ table. I would characterize this machine as a good home system unit suitable for the non "audiophile" who nevertheless appreciates good sounding vinyl. The supplied cartridge sees to that quite well. It really sounds good on a variety of music. The tables DJ features are just uneeded "extras" in my opinion. The important stuff is the direct drive motor which is powerful with lots of torque. The quartz lock control is dead on-what you really need. All in all this is a good sounding good value no fuss home unit. If you're really a DJ get a Technics 1200 instead-don't waste your time with the AT PL120. However, if your reading this I'll bet your not a DJ but just enjoy listening to vinyl-if so go for it! You can't go wrong with this one!
This is my second binocular.I really appreciate with its clear and robustness.Nikon will be my 3rd binocular too!
Simple, works great, exactly what I was looking for.No problems at all with booting either computer if not switched to it.Has keyboard switch sequence, so the unit can be placed out of the way.
The stainless steel cooker performed perfectly and we are happy with the product.
the Kensington transmitter and car charger seems like a ideal purchase for i-pod users...the main problem is that if you are outside of urban and built up areas you are constantly retuning to get a half decent signal. It has the same flaws as FM radio which is that if you have a good transmitter near by you will have crystal clear performance and the further you get away the more white noise and fuzz you will get. We used it on a long trip from san diego to las vegas and then to near LA and back to SD.If you are using it were there are no mountains plenty of radio stations that have good separation in there frequencies i would buy it, but if you need it for long journeys i would forget it...As all the above flaws will be very irritating
Sure you can get a better camera, but for quite a few more dollars. Filled my need at a very good price (vs. $50 Logitech).
I have had a version of this sound card for over 2 years.I have no compatability problems with Windows 2K or Linux, every game I play sounds great.The software that you can get from creative's website allows you to do all sorts of fun things in realtime. I've not used the digital out (Sorry, don't have DD receiver just for my computer) but the 4 speaker out works great.I put these cards in every one of my machines I've built.If you are a computer builder, this card requires no additional drivers out the box for W2K which always makes windows more stable :)
This is my second Palm. One of the reasons my first one wore out after two years was because I didn't get a screen protector. These are nice because they're easy to cut, and go on easily.
These speakers play very well for an inxespensive price, not to say they are cheap by any means just price is in expensive and the performance outweighs the price by a great deal.Thanks
I was looking for the latest greatest in wireless keyboard mouse combination and the Bluetooth MX 5000 seemed to be it. It has just about anything you could want. That is all well and good but what a pain. It just looses connection from time to time and guess what you need the mouse and keyboard to get it to reconnect. So I pull out a corded USB mouse and get it going again. You never know when this will happen and at first I didn't think much of it but now after several months of use I am just sick of it. I am going back to a wired keyboard and a non Bluetooth mouse.
When my transmitter is plugged in I get a lot of interference on my cordless phone. As long as I unplug it when I'm not using it than I can answer my phone without any interference.We also use it in our vehicle so our kids can watch kids shows and we can listen to books on CD while we drive. The kids do really well with them.
I purchased this item as a Chrismas present for one of my sons, who was going to spend some weeks working in Peru, as per his request. He wanted this specific camera. I just received a dozen pictures he sent me and they are outstading. I am really impressed. I should add that he's also elated with this camera.
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**
for the price, I thought it was great what i needed it for. Now I can have my music in the garage.
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.
I initially read a lot of negative reviews mainly on the battery and on the soft/hard resets. Later I read on the GPS sites that the battery is not an issue if auto navigation tool kit is bought along with PDA. And also mentioned were that lot of soft/hard reset issues are done with after getting the update patches (available on Garmin Site).I decided to give it a shot and believe me it works and works perfect. I like the feature of searching the 'points of interest' at current location/destination. It makes life lot more easier since you not only need not to know the address of star bucks (or any other point of interest) near by, but you also have its phone number. Great Feature.I like the auto re-calculate options and how fast it works, when you are off route. It tries to take you back to the old route until the point where it makes more sense to come up with a totally new route. I tried to fool it around a bit, but it succeeded in taking me to my location. You sometimes might feel why is it taking to all the different streets, because you are used to one of your own routes all these days. But if you are a total stranger to the place believe me you can believe on this machine.Also doubles as MP3 Player, Calendar, To Do, Digital Photo Slide Viewer. I sync up my outlook calendar but not my outlook email, since I have too many mails and also have no need for the email on the go. I am not sure if one can access web using this (May we with a modem/SD/CF card?). I also like the SD card concept because you can buy the size that you think you need.
After installing the antenna and connecting the power I was thrown into the abyss known as &quot;tech support.&quot; After the first call waiting time of 15 minutes, and a support tech that ignored the printed directions that came with the product, it seemed that I was out of the woods. It appeared that both the printer and PC were talking. Unfortunately the tech was not permitted to stay on the line while I tested the printer and after rebooting my system I was plummetted back into the abyss. This time it was a 30 minute wait to speak to a &quot;trained&quot; professional. This time all of my current network settings were reset and I was left unable to either print or connect to the internet on my current wireless network. Next stop - &quot;Level 2&quot; support! This call included a 1 hour wait and even less help than the Level 1 tech support was able to provide. It seems that the 2nd tech's solution left the DP311P permanently disabled and requiring reconfiguration at the factory. The supervisor that I spoke to wouldn't even provide a mailing address so I could write a letter to customer service! What did I get for my 4 hours of time? A trip back to Best-Buy and a refund receipt!
Absolutely a nice cable. Packaged with a well protected optic end cover and not folded over in the package. Installation is indicated with an audible click requiring minimal effort. Great price for a good cable.
I bought this card now about 5 months ago and it still amazes me. I have it hooked up to a 3.2 gig P4 with a Samsung SyncMaster 213T. I had no idea what I was missing before I had this set up. Doom 3 and especially Half Life 2 are amazing at full resolution , 1600x1200. The card's digital connection is the way to go. This grapichs card is well worth the money I think. Plus it has a lifetime guarantee. I guess that's fine but with technology advancing the way it does, I can't imagine that would be a reason to buy this, it did however make me feel comfortable that for the next couple of years I don't have to worry about it frying. I have a clear case and the blue cool cathode light on the fans look awesome as well. No crashes or issues that I have noticed since installed.
The only problem that I see is the distance. This have a little short reception. For the other way, is a excelente router; I dont need reset for nothing. I read that is better than Linksys WRT54G and I believed. If you have a house or a little office, this is your better option!
Did a lot of looking around and as of February of 2007 this was retailing for around $1699 found it on Amazon for $1253 I was weary of purchasing straight from amazon but I took a chance. Their delivery took less than one week, they where about 10 min late on the delivery day but carried upstairs and unpacked the tv for me, and even set it on the stand for me to power it up. I'd have to rate both the tv and the service fantastic. HD is great. And for everyday TV use 720p is amazing.
Great for Geocaching. We love the"go to" feature for turn by turn, especially when you are out of town. Easy to use, accurate and it is a breeze to add waypoints. A great deal for the money.
My purchase was right this binoculars are very good. I looking for a nikon camera with high power of objetive.
I installed the memory modules as soon as I received them & have had no problem at all. I took the two 256MB memory modules that were factory installed out first & installed the 2GB modules & wow, what a difference it made. My sons laptop had just recently stopped working & was using mine, now he uses the 4 year old Compaq desktop because it is faster then my laptop now! I am so glad that I invested the money to update the memory because at least now I don't have to worry about how my son & I were going to afford a new laptop for him for school.
Very good camera for the money...Does have some flaws. Doesn't take as good pictures as a bigger camera, but one can to fit the camera into ones purse or shirt pocket. If one just want a camera for that reason, its great. The recording option works great too for such a small camera.
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.
The e-trex Lagend is a nice choice in terms of GPS. I got mine to mount on my motorcycle hand-bar (I bought the mount separately). I was at the begining in doubt trying as always saving more money and looking for other brands. but most of my friends have the garmin products and there was no complains.The screen is very friendly, the color helps to differentiate what you need, the original map is terrible, makes you to acquire an appropriate map available at garmin's or amazon webpage.BICYCLE/MOTORCYCLE USAGE: is perfect...he shows the map and on the top on square informing the road you are and the road to take. when you are close starts an red alert showing the countdown to turn onto it. Also you can navigate only with the written directions.On the motorcycle sometimes the gps goes off, but I think it depends the stability of the bike. on my honda goes off on my suzuki goes good.the BATTERY LIFE: I use two AAA batteries rechargeable old ones and goes for hours and hours, kind of 10 up to 20 hrs on...is also recommended to carry other batteries set with.Those are the hints I have!Go for it!I am satisfied!
I used to be a fan of HP printers, but our office has has a 2600 for about a year and a half and have had it replaced on warrenty 5-6 times. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER.
One of our 4 Linksys Powerline PLEBR10 adapters went bad so we were faced with purchasing another one. They're expensive and have only a 1 year warranty. After doing some shopping, we decided to gamble on the TRENDnet hoping it would connect with our PLEBR10's. After installing the TRENDnet it worked like a charm with our Linksys adapters. It seems to perform even better than the Linksys products. With a 3 year warranty and approximately half the price of the equivalent Linksys adapter, we'll continue to go with the TRENDnet on future purchases.
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!
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.
I have owned transformers of this type (typically used to plug a microphone with "XLR" plug into a guitar amplifier) of several brands, and this is the one that's held up the longest. Here's a hint: label it with your name and phone number - these things are so handy, they wind up "disappearing" when your equipment is mixed together with other peoples' :O
We bought this copier for our church teacher's workroom. It's great! Very quick warm-up and copy speed. We love the document feeder on the top. I've used the bypass tray, which works well. Nice, clear copies. Great features, especially the duplexing, and pretty easy to use. Would buy again.
Finally decided to buy this lens for my Canon 20D and after 1000 shots of all types I know I made the right choice for a lens I don't have to change all the time.There's no subsitute for a few prime lenses of known good quality when you know what you are after and don't mind taking them all with you, but for this price, the Tamron is a little gem IMO. f2.8 would be nice... but at what price ?I reserve 5 stars for something near perfect and that is mighty hard to achieve for anything IMO 8-) 4 stars makes me very happy though..Just wanted to add this .... This was the quickest rebate return I ever applied for ! The way it SHOULD be for all of them 8-) BTW, now over 2000 shots taken with this lens and I'm still happy.Update: Now at over 6000 shots taken and it's still a gem to own ! No problems to report.
Very poor quality. Save your money and buy a Sony. I was disappointed with the poor mechanical and electrical components and the internal battery charging function failed after about two months of operation. The receiver is very noisy and very poor quality. The ONLY feature I liked was the back0lit buttons. I just wrapped up the radio and I'm donating it to our local 2nd hand store...actually, I feel a bit guilty as it probably should go into the garbage.
Definately a good buy. I am much happier with my Zen, than I would be with other MP3 players I looked at.
Extremely poor user interface. Requires user to switch to 1280x1024 or 1024x768 only, otherwise program will not run. Program will take over entire desktop when resolution is either of two above. That is, the program does not run in a window. You have to quit this program before you can access other programs.Basic video capture works. But user interface is archaic.
When I received this product and my son went to install it, it turned out, unfortunately, to be defective. This happens occasionally to every company, online or not. I was devastated because I needed it badly for my job. But the wonderful part is the rapid response of the company! I am very grateful to them. This is a company of integrity. I would use them again.
These speakers are really fantastic. I no longer have need for a sub-wofer, however my friends still insist that I have one hidden away somewhere!The reproduction is crystal clear. Bose is really the best.Norris from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean
Update: 12/2011. Unit has frozen again. I can't bring her back. Sorry HK. Jumping ship to Marantz...Update: H/K customer service returned my request, however I would be responsible for shipping costs fot the defective unit. 45lb receiver from east coast to west: $40-$60!!!Solution, contacted Amazon who was more than happy to replace with no charge! Thanks Amazon!!I upgraded from H/K's AVR 335 to the 645. The size difference is noticeable, make sure you have enough room in your cabinet! I received it promptly and undamaged. The unit worked flawlessly, set up was a bit more difficult than my previous unit. Reading the manual is my only suggestion.Receiver power supply died exactly 1 month after installing it. I am currently waiting to hear from H/K as their website tells me this unit is eligible for direct replacement. I'll update with my experience.Notes: Multiroom operation, there is a set of multi room RCA outputs. I use this feature all of the time and it couldn't be easier. I have a wireless speaker/transmitter combo that I connect to the outputs. With the USB support I can stream hours of music!!Xbox360: if you connect your 360 and have an HD TV as well, make sure you set the component input to "bypass". This will save A LOT of time and frustration.Bottom line: I liked it while it was working, the componenet switching is nice. However, the sound quality of my AVR 335 was just as good as the 645. If you can find it cheap, buy it.
Amazon did a great job with the delivery (was sceptical about online purchase). TV controls are pretty logical.As this is my first HDTV, I'm naturally pleased about any HD picture. However, I'm not wowed by the picture like I am on some LCDs & Plasma's but the price for this TV was too good to pass up. Standard TV picture is not all that great (better on my old CRT). I don't really use the TV sound all too much (too trebley). I have it hooked up to my Stereo (not some super surround sound deal) and the sound is great on there. I really did not notice any video difference in going from Component video to HDMI (I bought the cheapest HDMI cable I could find) but sound appears to be crisper.Side angle is actually better than I thought it would be. Vertical angle is what's drastic. It's important to be at eye level with the middle of this TV to get a good view.I have a DVD player from the 90s so I haven't tried watching with anything more than composite video which isn't all that impressive.
To sum up the power of this camera... wow. I bought the Didgital ELPH S110 as a gift for a gadget wizard. Knowing nothing about cameras I just decided to get this based on customer reviews. I didn't know things like megapixels or the like. However, while this was in the mail I learned that 2 megapixel cameras were not considered top of the line and that I should have gone with a 3 megapixel.I was disappointed that I was not getting the best camera out there. As soon as this baby arrived, however, all my fears dwindled away! I was amazed by the raw power this camera posses. Besdide the fact that it only has a 3x optical zoom or only 2x digital.3 days after christmas my family had a holiday party so we decided to use the camera as a trial run. We were truely awed by the images we saw. Not only was this camera taking just as good, if not, better pictures than a 35mm, it was taking them at only a half resolution! People walked by our computer truely amazed by the pictures on screen.Remember I said I was clueless about cameras? Well, I still am but thanks to the ELPH S110 I am still able to take beautiful pictures. The options are all very easy and the menus are simple to navigate.So, for a conclusion, obviously I do like this camera very much. Is it worth the price? Probably. Am I glad I own this camera? MOST DEFINITLY!If you are considering buying this camera, look no further, this camera is the real deal!
This is a great card. Really fast and virtually indestructible. I would recommend it to everyone. SanDisk is the best!!
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 am very pleased with this product. I use it when i got snowboarding and it has worked when i was on the other side of the mountain. This is a life saver!! Thanks Cherokee
I have the Bose speakers for my ipod which is big and bulky. I use the bose by the pool and it ROCKS with quality bass sound and volume. I wanted something smaller to travel with so I got this. I was expecting the sound to be as good as the Bose. My expectations were to high but I still like it. It does sound pretty good for the size that it is. It's very small and you can travel with it. I think the price could be better for what it is.
Fast shipment, packing is simple and convenient, 'upgraded my 04'old IBM laptop to total 2G memory. Makes my XP system faster.
Product works great. If reception is not working well, plug earphones into the jack on the bottom of the unit. They work as an antenna. the plug is a little short as it will not work unless the iPod is taken out of the case (I'm not willing to let my iPod get scratched up in the car without it's case).
I bought this printer as an upgrade from my ink-jet which I was using to print fliers. I am saving a lot of money using a laser printer. I love this printer it is very compact, I bought mine refurbished and I have no problems already put a couple thousand pages through it with no problems.
I researched both the 30G Zen Vision M and the 30G iPod. It came down to the replaceable battery for the iPod or the 10X better graphics for the Zen. The fact that you can get FM radio and the fact that you can get it in other colors (wasn't Apple about colors once?) helped too. I spoke with a lot of people whom had old iPods and said the batteries are still going strong. I figure in 5 years I'll be buying something new anyway, and if the battery does die, you can still always plug it in! Really nice graphics. Really fun toy!
These wireless speakers fit my needs perfectly, plus I got them refurbished but as good as new for only $120. Sound fine. Easy hook up. Look good. No problems at all.I have them hooked up to a Yamaha RX 497 receiver that can play one audio source through them wirelessly in one area - the den or outside - and the same or a different source through 2 other wired Mission speakers in the living room. The sound is not as rich as the Mission speakers, but these JBLs are much smaller and I can easily move them from room to room or outside to the porch or balcony because they are wireless.The magic of technology. I have a Squeezebox connected to the receiver too so I can hear internet radio and services like Pandora play wirelessly through these speakers using the remote control iPeng app on my iPhone to pick the sound source, control the volume, and turn the system on an off.The system also plays regular radio, CDs, and phono. Haven't tried a home theater set up but there is no reason why that would not work.Hook up was easy, a matter of minutes out of the box, no glitches at all. Plug the wireless transmitter into the receiver, plug one speaker into an outlet, connect the two speakers, worked first time and every time. Speakers have their own volume remote control.The critics who say the speakers are not really wireless are correct but misguided. True wireless speakers would be battery operated with poor sound quality and short battery life. These are wireless enough. They do not have to be hooked up to the receiver. I play them in the den 20 feet from the receive, outside on the patio 40 feet away, and on the upstairs outdoor balcony 60 feet away. No problems at all.Highly recommended.
I picked up the DVD-LS90 so I could watch DVDs because of jury duty. I ended up watching numerous episodes of Family Guy and part of Thomas Crown Affair on the LCD panel.Fast forwarding and reversing is a little tricky because the buttons on the unit itself doubles as chapter skip. You have to hold down the button to fast forward or reverse and then use the play button to stop (this is a bit annoying). Each single push is read as chapter skipping, even while fast forwarding or reversing.I don't believe this particular unit is progressive scan. Amazon's website say progressive scan but Panasonic's website indicates no (and I tend to believe the Panasonic website since there's no indication on the box exterior or manual about the unit having progressive scan capability).The ability to move the LCD panel and pivot (it doesn't simply open like a clamshell) gives it a big edge when using the food tray on a plane since the panel can swivel so it's on top of the unit (vs behind it like the typical clamshell). This allows the unit to rest more securely on the tray (vs sticking out partway like typical clamshell displays).For some reason, I was expecting a sharper display since it's supposed to handle 500 lines of horizontal resolution (but perhaps I'm trying to compare a notebook LCD that does 1600x1280 on a 15" diagonal against a 9" wide-screen that only claims 500 lines). I can't offer a comparison with other portable DVD player displays (I didn't compare before picking it up -- it wasn't available to demo at any store in town -- too new).
I have a laptop and a home PC, each with it's own I-Tunes library. I wanted to combine the libraries and also needed someplace to back up all of my digital photos, so i took the plunge and bought this external hard drive.I was surprised at how small it is and how easy it was to install (pretty much plug and play) - and it was really simple to back up my music and photos from both computers. Once I figured out how to combine the I-tunes libraries, I was kicking myself for overcomplicating things, but glad I had made this purchase for backing up files.I have had this installed for about two months and have had zero problems.
I purchased two of these batteries a few years ago when I bought my D700. I'm not a pro photographer, but I take a lot of photos and shoot long, multi-day events. These batteries have taken a licking and have kept on ticking! And the price at the time was good, compared to the MSRP.
If you are looking for a 5x7 portfolio, skip this one. I bought it for times when I did not want to lug around my 11x14 portfolio and was expecting the same snug fit for prints. However, this pages are 5 1/4 x 7 instead of 5x7, so it actually cheapens the look of 5x7 prints in it.
This FM transmitter works great - I use it to listen to Podcasts. I love the design - I can charge my phone - which is my podcast player, while listening, or I can charge any other device that uses a USB cable. I also like the slim, minimal design of the transmitter.
We lost the lens cover that came with our Nikon D90 and this was a perfect fit. It arrived quickly and the dealer was a pleasure to work with.
This case works out perfect for my kindle. The space next to kindle is also a good spot for my reading glasses.
i got one of these through a book club and i haven't had any problems...i see all these poor reviews and wonder if there was a BAD lot...this player is easy to use and about the only minor problem is you should really purchase the optional battery backpack which gives you more memory and a recharger....i will say i haven't downloaded songs on to this player, i only go to my book site and listen to books so maybe there are problems with mp3 listening that im not aware of...if you are reading this because you are thinking of signing up for the book club, then don't hesitate, as far as the books are concerned, i am very satisfied with this product.
This machine is awesome! Aesthetics, speed, world-class OS, amazing apps. This does it all for alot less than a capable Win-tel machine. Don't be fooled by all the PC hype. This Mac does anything you need it to and looks good while doing it. Rock solid performance.
At last, the product of my dreams! As soon as I hooked this up, actual music came out of my stereo. Unbelievable, I couldn't believe I was believing my ears... before I got this, I had to strain to hear anything at all from the stereo. It was boring and really fatiguing to listen so hard. At times I even thought I might just be imagining the music. But this product has magically transformed all that - imagine, after all these years with just an ordinary stereo, I had no idea how much inner detail and rhythmic connection I was missing!I'm eagerly listening to my entire CD collection again, and I'm just astonished. It's like I'm truly hearing the music for the first time - so many new sounds I had never heard before!!!Just to be sure, I tried it out a second time: as soon as I unhooked this product, I was back to practically nothing - the music faded to just a vague impression of what it could be. With the Denon AKDL1 back in - actual sound! A little tinny, but SOOO REALLY THERE!!! WOW.Seriously folks, this is the REAL DEAL... without this, you just have no idea what you're missing. I can't wait to add a second one... oh, that's going to be overload!Don't wait, order yours today!It will open up a whole new universe you never knew existed! Once you go into that universe, you can simply never go back (yeah, I agree with the other reviewers - if there's one drawback, this would be it. My wife and kids went, and I haven't seen them since. But I don't miss them, what with all this incredible music. Plus, I'm too scared to go. I wish it were bi-directional, but maybe that's just asking too much?? Maybe one day Denon will make a matching return cable. Then I'll really be in heaven!).
Pros: Seamless iPod integration. Looks great. No batteries to fool with.Cons: Limited range. Have to position the unit just right for optimum sound quality.
I had a 1 GB SD card for my camera and was looking to upgrade to 4 GB. This was a perfect replacement. I have been using it for about 4 months now and it works great. I would recommend this product to any one looking for a high capacity SD card.
Got this cable to use with my DSM300, worked as expected. Arrived on time, no problems at all. Would defintely reccommend.
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!
excellent cable for the money. I would purchase it again. Every thing shipped on time and I am happy with this purchase.
this battery has only 3 months and it's already dead. doesn't charges. it's dead. Won't buy it again or think more than twice before you do it!!!!!!
I got my first V-Moda's a few years ago and now they are the only earphones I'll use. They offer great sound quality, excellent noise reduction and the cords are like thin cording rather then plastic so they are super comfortable ( I love that feature) and durable.The company backs any problems with a great warranty.Love them !!!! Thank you V-Moda !
For the price the remote switch for my Canon 40D was exactly what I expected. The fast customer service, the email asking if I received the product and was I satisfied with it was a pleasant surprise. I would use Satechi again and recommend them to others
It just dint get through. Failed to start up, it was a mess.....Expected an upgrade to USB 3.0 with all the hype in comparison with its previous gen. No prompt help from customer support cell either...Checking out another brand.
Has all the functions we needed and wanted, without unnecessary complicating extras. Particularly, we love the dual alarms, nap function, and that the alarm starts out soft and gets louder. Also, we can see the time from across the room now - we couldn't with our old one. It's simple and not too big. Assuming it continues to work (we've had it about a month), I'd highly recommend it! We have tried fancier clocks of different brands and they always end up unreliable after just a few months (alarm never going off, phantom alarms, numbers unreadable, etc.), so I'm all about cheaper with only the features I want so the additional features don't mess up the rest of the clock. One negative - we put a battery in it, the power went out, and it did not reset itself afterward. But none of our other clocks seemed to either, so I'll still stick with this one.
I purchased this router after reading the reviews on this site. First off, let me say that this thing is great. It really does extend your current wireless network. I had a Linksys Wireless G with Speedbooster router, and barely got a signal in my spare bedroom (apartment is only 960SF, router in middle of apartment). I installed this puppy, and was able to go out side to my car with a connection.The only two things that I do not like are minor. First, this product is 802.11b, not G. I don't think that this is mentioned anywhere. This is fine for my home needs, and for most small offices. However, I do think that the packaging is a little misleading.The second problem is that it only has WEP encryption. I did speak to a tech support guy, and he said that the new version of firmware, due out sometime in Feb., will have WPA built in. We will see.Overall, this is a great product, and well worth the money if you live somewhere where you get a weak signal from other wireless products. I will recommend this router to my customers that want me to install wireless network.P.S. - I also bought the PC Card for my laptop, but have not tried it yet. I will post a review of that when I get around to installing it.
These are really good speakers and for this price ($299/pair) they're a real bargain.I was looking for a pair of speakers for a second setup trying not to exceed $250.My main speakers are B&W; 603s. I couldn't find anything I really liked for less than $500. I made a "blind" purchase by buying these without listening to them first. It was a bet as I couldn't find anything I really liked for that price or close anyway.I have to say that I'm very impressed with the sound quality even before the recommended break in period. Very neutral sound, solid bass without being boomy. Good imaging. They're a bargain because the brand is being killed by Klipsch, who bought the group that makes Athena, so get them before they sell out.The only downside is that if you are looking for HT setup, there are no matching center channels, even though you can use an Energy speaker with seems to have the same drivers. However, if you seat near the "sweet spot" in the middle you might not even need it.
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.
Excellent product. Exactly what was advertised. Works well with my camera and a super buy. Delivery speedy.
This recorder is basically great, however, I have some issues when I replay the DVDs in a different DVD player.I use my Sony videocam on the wide screen setting as that seems where every thing is heading these days. This Sony DVD recorder does not accept 16:9 aspect on DVD+RW. Also, when I record to DVD-RW Video on 16:9 and play it in a different DVD player after finalizing, it shows up at 4:3 and on one player there was only a picture and no sound. ?This recorder does playback at 16:9 itself but I don't always want to have to use only this machine to play my family video.Has anyone else encountered this and possibily found a solution?
this thing is awesome--best thing i bought for my pc in a while.go to sites and program this thing to log in for you--then when visit the site touch the fingerprint reader and boom--there it is logging in for you.then anythng else that requires a login..i highly recommend this..plus i have vista and update for it was ready to download..unlike other fingerprint reader i had bought.buy one..you might love this thing as much as i do
The item was received in excellent condition. It is still working properly. Using it to store pictures and display them on a digital frame.
I used it with the equalizer program callediWOW Premium For iTunes MAC Software Plug-In [Download], it's really matching stuff
Wow. These headphones sound really amazing. Music sounds remarkably crisp and natural, along the entire spectrum. In particular, percussion comes out sounding better than on any other pair of headphones I have ever used.They are also remarkably comfortable, but as noted by others, they are definitely tight fitting on the head. They are definitely comfortable to wear all day; however, the pressure exerted by them against your head feels strange at first. After a short while, the 'strangeness' of it fades, though, and becomes relatively imperceptible until you take them off and feel the pressure difference again.The only real complaint that I have with them is that they are remarkably loud to external observers. For example, even at a relatively low volume, you are able to clearly make out speech being played through them from across a medium sized room. My microphone is able to pick up the backing track being played through them when recording vocals, which is annoying, however, for recording, I just switch to a pair of in-ear microphones.
This modem is definitely worth the money. I use it on a Mac/Pc network with a wireless router. It works great, takes very little space, and is fast and stable. Overall an excellent modem.
When I'm on my computer for whatever reason I'm listening to great music via my Real Rhsapsody subscription and all of it's related bells and whistles. The sound is produced through the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX certified system.I love my reasonably priced Klipsch system and I am a musician and listen to music ranging from Tuvan or Innu throat singing, opera, classical, jazz, swing, early 20th century bands like Jean Goldkette and Fletcher Henderson and contemporary music.
I am no audiophile, but I am not deaf either. I was looking for an inexpensive receiver to build a basic stereo system at home where to connect tv, computer with MP3s and pandora, and CD player. The TEAC serves perfectly that basic goals. Ample, AMPLE power to give away --more than I could ever need in my apartment, and good sound quality. It's a bit bulkier than I would have liked, by other than that it's a good product. Recommendable.
I recently purchased the Lexmark Z1420 wifi printer to replace a much more expensive printer that only lasted a year or so. The Lexmark works very well and does a great job with color photos. I especially like the verbal comunication you get when working with it. I have it located near the computer but I tried it in a number of different locations around the house and it works equally well some distance away. A very affordable wifi printer that seems to do the job. The setup is simple and quick. Online support in the form of live chat is also available if needed. I'm very pleased with the unit.
After researching and reading reviews, I purchased this camcorder from BrandsMart at what seems to be a good price at $278. I had to test it and make a decision to keep or return within 5 days because of their return policy and ended up returning it.Outdoor videos looked great, even on my 50" HD Plasma TV, however, when I recorded indoors in my living room, the quality was horrible. My old VHS camcorder did better than this thing. Although it was night time, I was shooting in a fairly well artifically lit area, hardly dark, and what I'd consider even more than 'low lighting'. The picture came out extremely 'grainy', certainly not what I'd expect from today's technology. On other small non HD tv's it was still very grainy and bad quality.I would have loved for this camcorder to live up to my expectations, as it was fairly simple to use, although the manual is not very well written, eventually I figured it all out. Things are laid out pretty nicely and it fits well in the palm, even with a small hand.Now I'll have to read another manual and learn another and different camcorder. Right now I'm looking at a Sony dcrdvd308 and the associate at BrandsMart now informed me that Sony's night recording feature is much higher quality than this one from Canon. Wish they had told me that before I wasted my time on this one.Unless you're planning on filming outdoors or inside only during daytime with the blinds open, I wouldn't recommend the Canon dc220. I think there are better options out there for nearly the same or little more money.
If your looking for speakers to brake windows? Look no farther.I have 2 of them and WOW!.I'm running a 1,000 watts into each.You ear drums will blow before a speaker let go.And I am not using them in a car.I am running a 2,000 watt Pyle Pro rack mount amp in my house.LOL Totaly nuts.I can make a music hall shake.I can't go to the movies anymore.I have more power ha ha ha.Warrning! Do not use when the wife is home or late at night.
I couldn't believe how inexpensive this was - and expected to "get what I paid for." It's great, though! I use it on my PS3, and my whole world has changed. It even "fixed" my POS Westinghouse LCD flat screen (do not recommend). Well, it stopped scrambling, anyway.
I ordered this based on other reviews and the low price. It is solidly built and has been holding my 63 inch plasma (200 lbs.) on the wall for two months... so far. Excellent instructions and comes with every conceivable set of screws and bolts to fit any flat panel tv. Half the price of similar stands at Buy More and Circuit Silly.
I had one of these that finally shorted out on one side after years of use and my abuse. I tried to find another in stores. I couldn't, and had to order 2 of them on amazon.Newer headphones dig into the top of my head, or have earbuds have to be jammed into my ear canal. I listen to radio and podcasts all day while at work. These phones are easy to put on, and quick to take off, which I do repeatedly all throughout the workday. They are so light on my head you can forget about them. The phones just fall in place at the entrance of the ear canals. The sound is great. The best workhorse headphone set around.
I have owned this printer for 2-3 years. No problems to date. Works perfect on my Mac and home network. Still with original out of the box toner cartridges. Looking for a new waste toner pack (guess that means I have hit the 12000 page mark) and found these reviews. Had no idea replacement parts (aside from the WT-pack -$20 with shipping) were so expensive. I guess in 2-3 years when I hit the 30,000 page mark I'll just get a new printer rather than fork out the dough for the expensive replacements. Advances in technology should justify the upgrade by then.
I have an extensive collection of radios, small, medium, large, analog,and digital. This radio is without a doubt the worst of the lot. The reception is so poor,it barely qualifies as a radio. I gave it away, but probably should have thrown it away to save the new owner the trouble.
How often can a brand new tuner need to be repeatedly unplugged and rebooted? Pretty Often! Try buying ANY other peice of equipment, like a Starmate at a fraction of the cost of a DT-7000s, and enjoy better performance and use-ability. What junk from Kenwood.
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.
Not much to say, it feels solid, it screws in easily and securely, and does not affect image quality enough for me to notice. With my 70-200 lens I can fill the screen with an image bigger than the object...not exactly &#34;macro&#34; but it's enough for me!
This product came doa (dead on arrival) and the sender requested that I return it before giving a refund. Given that the failure had already cost too much additional investment, I rejected that offer.I was pleased however that Amazon gave a no questions asked full refund.
I live in Yonkers, just north of New York City - about 13 miles away from the transmitters atop the Empire State Building. I first tested this out as an indoor antenna and got most of the local channels. But then I bolted it to the parapet on my rooftop and WOW....I got everything! And when I compared the picture with the picture that came through my cable box (which has since been returned!) the HD quality was way better with the antenna than it was with the cable. If you only care about watching local broadcast channels, and you hate the cable company, this antenna is for you!The only thing this antenna does not come with is something to bolt it to. So if you do not have a post or a railing on your roof, you'll have to buy one of those J-mount poles. It can also be a pain to bolt the poll into your roof depending on the type of roof. But once it's in, it's totally maintenance free...as is the TV programming, which is the way it should be!
This was DOA for the most part. It worked for about a week and now is completely dead.
It works great and has a very sleek look. Easy to operate, the remote is easy for a change! I use this one in my exercise room for movies and exercise DVD's.
After six months, the right earbud would cut in and out. Also don't try to listen to music when you're outside since the wind noise makes these earbuds useless.
This is the only heavy-magnet sealed mid-range 4" I could find on Amazon, so I bought two.800hz free resonance and a 13khz rated high range mean this is not a mid-base producing part.I set a 6db crossover at 1500hz and it performs well at reasonably high volume with no distortion other than a nasty spike/pit at 3khz. That said, you can't HEAR that... It only shows up when analyzing the speaker.This was paired with a 10k 6db crossover piezo behind a 30 ohms parallel resistor and the combo creates a FLAT response. Good, solid design.If you need a 4" for upper voice frequencies this will do what you want, do not hesitate to buy.
This is old video card, Rodeon AIW 7500 cost even lessAnd is 10x better than this.This card has slow memory for games, and not good drivers for Windows XP
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black): Digital has finally become useful! This camera exactly as noted above has been everything I have been waiting for. No delay that I can tell, multiple shots just by holding down the button. User friendly selections and the ability to go totally manual in all aspects. With just this set up I took a pic which showed the detail down to the hairs on a spider's legs, outdoors at 2am, flash from camera and a porchlight.
This not only looks good with my Blue mic but it works great. The structure is wonderful, it's not mesh like the "Popper Stopper" or other brands. This filter is durable and can take the adjusting like a champ.I highly recommend this.
Works like a charm, had it for about a month now and no problems with it considering the price tag.
I have 4 Linksys 54G cards ( 2 desktop and 2 laptop ) and 2 Cisco 11B 350s and I think the 350s are much easier to work with. Especially on the road with a laptop - they always work. Set up a new profile and your are connected.We use the 350s at work and they are just great, solid, predictable cards. For the price difference, unless you have a homogeneous 54G environment, the 350s are winner.My choice for ease of use and consistent performance.Plus, I like the Cisco monitoring software, profiles, etc. When I go out of town, I set up a new profile and almost always can get associated right away with whatever wireless provider ( maybe except for the Spokane airport but that's a different rant ).
I bought this for my budding artist daughter and the entire family uses it. The software is excellent. I would also recommend it for older people that find it difficult to use a mouse. The pen allows extra control over the cursor. The pen has a button that can be programmed to open a program and the tablet has eight buttons that can be programmed to do common tasks. It is designed for either left or right handed users.The only downside is that it takes up quite a bit of space. We bought the 9x12 for the detail work, but a smaller one may have been just as good.
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!
My husband was absolutely delighted with this purchase as a Christmas gift. He is in a range shooting club and he loves it.
I recently purchased this camera and am very pleased with it. I was especially surprised with how easy it is to use. It's the first camera I have owned that is so intuitive I don't have to consult the manual to figure out what to do. I have posted a photo of a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on an Obedient plant in my front yard. It was the first picture I took with the camera and it came out great! I just used the camera at a family reunion. It shows a green frame around the face that it is focusing on before you snap the picture. All of the photos came out well focused and very clear except for the ones that I took in the shadows on the lower deck of a large boat (barge). In this situation the face was shadowed. It was too bright for the flash and too dark to get a good picture.
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.
I did tons of research on digital cameras and came to the conclusion that this would be the best quality camera for it's size. Boy was I right! I have had the camera for a couple weeks and it is awesome! The image stabilization and wide angle lens are the two features that stand out about this camera. At my son's birthday party I was able to hold it with my left hand while using my video camera in my right and was able to take clear, crisp pictures from very close. Now if you are wanting a huge zoom for ballgames,etc. you better go with an SLR, but if you want a very compact camera that takes great pictures, this is the one for you.I have had a Canon PowerShot S30 that lasted 4 years and it took great pictures. It started freaking out on me recently, which prompted the purchase, and boy am I happy with the technology improvement in the last few years in the SD800.You will obviously need a bigger SD card, but you can pick up a high speed 1GB card for about $20.Make sure you shop around for the best price, but Amazon had the best price when I purchased mine.
I ordered them on 2/19/09 between 12-1pm. They arrived at my home on 2/20/09 around 3pm. Thanks Amazon for the amazingly fast delivery time. I plugged them in tried them on and WOW!! I'm going to buy 2 more next week!! I say again you won't be disappointed if you purchase these earbuds.
This is a great entry level tablet. I was a bit nervous at first, because some reviews I'd read were a little less than positive. However, the drivers loaded onto my old Dell Optiplex (a turn of the millennium model) just fine, and both the pen and the cordless mouse work great with all of my software. I'm using Illustrator 8, Photoshop 5.5, Flash 5, Plastic Animation Paper - and it works well with all of them. The delicacy I'm able to achieve in Flash with the pen was just astounding to me. The pen lets you draw vector images that are every bit as detailed as a croquill pen on paper - only you don't walk away with dirty fingers. My only disappointment was that the Corel Painter Essentials software doesn't operate correctly because of my monitor's resolution - but that's a shortcoming on my end, not theirs. Highly recommended.
I have had this model for 1 week now, and so far I am very pleased. Although this model has plenty of new features, they are still easy to use. I was especially impressed with the ease at which it connected to my home Wi-Fi network. It's a mere couple of button clicks and up and away, you are surfing the web.The 320x320 screen is incredibly vibrant and the high-resolution is a must for web surfing. The high amount of memory I already found useful when loading street maps for the entire NYC area. As has been well documented by previous reviews, the mp3 capabilities are a bit understated because of the mono headphone jack. This is apparently because the TC supports Voice over IP over this jack. This application will be released shortly by Gphone. Anyway, I'm not to dissappointed by the mono mp3. I don't expect too much fidelity from a handheld anyway.This is the first time that I'm using a thumbboard. I never had much problems with Graffiti, and though the thumboard is convenient, eg. when looking up addresses, I'm fine with either method. The transition from Graffiti to Graffit 2 has been easy too, and I like the fact that I can write anywhere on the screen.One thing about this little machine. It's fast! Blazing fast. It downloads webpages almost as fast as my laptop. Address, memo lookup and the like are instantaneous. Same with viewing jpeg picture files, or pdf documents. Very impressive. Too my knowledge this model leaves every PDA, PalmOS or PPC, biting it's dust.A major attraction of this PDA is the wireless function. Don't plunk down the money unless you have a wireless network to use it with. Unless ofcourse you want it for the 64Mb, or 400Mhz Xscale.
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.
they are good quality and very clear, hopefully get allot of use out of them. well worth the money thanks.
As far as digital cameras go, this is a nice one from the picture taking perspective. However, given that it's very difficult to configure this camera for use with a Windows XP laptop computer, this camera should be avoided by the shopping public. The instructions are not clear, there is no support person to speak with (Kodak tells you it's a problem with Microsoft and thus not their issue), and now I've got a camera with 200+ pictures on it that I can't get transferred to a PC of any kind (what a waste!). OVERALL RATING: DON'T BUY THIS! Get some other vendor's camera (Fuji, Panasonic, Sony, anybody)!
I have two of these, purchased a little over a year ago. Both of them just died. It seems to be the power supplies, but they each behave somewhat differently. In any case, I'm buying a SATA to USB dock to see if I can get the data off. I'm not likely to buy anything like these again.Update: 3 of the 4 internal drives (there are two 500GB drives in each unit) were bad.
I already have a Linksys Wireless-G router with several wired computers. I bought the WPC54G for my Toshiba Satellite laptop. I installed the software from the CDROM, installed the adapter, then configured in less than 10 minutes. I did have to open my router configuration via browser (and via my existing LAN connection) to determine my encryption settings, but then it was done. My signal strength is 87% (excellent) with my laptop sitting in my living room and the router downstairs on the other side of my house; approx. 15' and through the floor. What more can I say? It worked perfect right out of the box for me.Update 01/06/06: I'm still using the adapter, but sometimes I will lose the connection for no apparent reason. I'm not sure if it's the adapter causing this, or some other interferrence, but nontheless it is frustrating.
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.
I had purchased this light and used it a couple of times, then I put it into my bag for a couple of months. During the worst shoot that I have had for equipment, I had to use this light again, it being only the third time. I set the light up and turned it on for several minutes (4-8 minutes)to check the lighting, I was going to use it as a constant light source, with the mono-light. After it was positioned I turn the light off and went about my business.A few minutes later I smelled a faint odor similar to "nuts roasting", I immediately begain to look for the origin, which I found a moment later as I saw smoke trailing from the back portion of the light toward the ceiling.I unpluged the light, but it did not help,it was to late. By this time the light was in full meltdown mode, and I ended up dropping it into a tub full of water to douse the flames.I have a second mono-light unit which I have been using as the primary, which just keeps blowing fuses.
have not used it is a backup for my calculator, but it arrived non expired, so im sure it will work fine since it is identical to the battery i currently use.
TV arrived very quickly and have had no problems with it for more than 3 months now.
i just got back from china where I picked up a white, 4gb M6 for about $90 in beijing. it really does live up to the hype.Pros:- long battery life (they claim 20 for audio and 5 for video...i haven't had it die on me yet)- great sound, with my Shure e2c headphones i hardly ever need to put it above 10 volume ticks out of a possible 40- beautiful screen...i don't have a figure for brightness, but this is probably the best-looking screen i have seen on a player at this price point (you can get it from amazon for about $150, or much cheaper if you find yourself in china)- allows you to navigate by id3 tag info or file folders- does not require software to sync with a computer, but will work with songbird, winamp, etc. as an MSC or UTM device- reads text files-Cons:- must convert all video before transferring to device. in my experience so far, it converts at about 3x realtime (so an hour-long video takes 20 minutes).- doesn't convert all videos well (all .avi files seem to work fine, but it has issues with .wmv)- doesn't resume well. this may be a minor gripe for most people, but if you find yourself watching a long movie or listening to an audiobook, it can be frustrating to lose your place when you power down.Overall:- if you are lucky enough to find one of these in stock, buy it. the M6 is hands-down the most versatile music player of its capacity and price on the market, and probably will remain that way until meizu releases the upgraded version later this year.
This mouse is a little small, but this flaw can be over looked. Perhaps it is was designed to be on the small side for traveling. Looks expensive, materials used to make the mouse feel sturdy, and appealing. Nice design. Buttons and scrolling control in the middle are quiet, and have a nice cushion. Easy to use, just plug the USB stick in and the mouse works! All around a great mouse.
I'm still getting used to this camera but at this point (5 weeks along), it's doing what I ask of it and easy to use. Pics are clear, zoom is very reliable even in the movie mode.
Very good product. Easy to install. Highly recommended as long as you don't need right and left movement.
It works well and I have to give it 5 stars since it is one of the least expensive antennas out there. It doesn't perform any reception miracles, but for the price I don't think you can find a better value.
This fan has been great. It is super quiet, and the price was very reasonable. Not much more to say. Buy one!Edit ==I came back to buy another one of these fans, but the price has gone from $10 to $46. This fan was a great deal at $10, but it is definitely not worth the asking price now.
After connecting and I started to use as a backup, Seagate wanted to act as the primary HD, couldn't shut down or boot up my computer, had to pull the USB cable to disconnect, after getting the computer up I tried to backup but after about 5 mins it said that it couldn't backup because the drive was full.?? my data does not even exceed 20 gigs. I just packed it up and shelved it, due to possibility that if I sent it back for replacement might have all my data in it, couldn't take a chance. So I bought a WD 350Gig External HD, so far so good. thought Seagate was reliable equipment????
At first I was a little leary about buying this radar detector, its the same one I see at all the local electronics stores, and its always the cheapest. So instinct would tell you that you get what you paid for. While this radar detector may seem cheap at first glance (the packaging), it actually will suprise you. It can detect police radar as well as safety vehicles (although I have never heard it go off for those...). The speed of the unit is great, it seems to detect the radar as quick as some more expensive ones, but as we cannot see the police officer at the exact moment, noone will ever know. All in all, a great purchase for the average driver who is worried about getting any tickets.
This cable is an excellent addition to any professional installer's laptop case. Since it is flat, it packs down into a really small space, but still gives you 50' of Ethernet cable to use when required.
I have had the same experience with this player that others have written about regarding the higher end players. Everything was going along fine when suddenly the player emitted a high shriek and ceased to work. This problem is not documented at all and there is no way to troubleshoot it. Nothing fixes it and it is dead in the water....
Ive had the HD 280 pros for what seems to be 4 years, they still sound great, no loose rattling typical in old used speaker components. however the plastic and leather material is starting to peel and deteriorate similar to an old car center console, other then that they work well. I wrote this because I'm scared they will melt into goop and ruin my hair cut tho. I would buy again just keep in mind you wont be able to write them in your will or anything like that.
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.
I bought one of these switches in November 2009. Worked great until today, June 15, 2010. Tried to call dLink. Couldn't get tech support. The switch department selection on the phone disconnects you from tech support. Without a Tech Support case ID you can't return the product. Supposed to be a 3 year warranty! Dead in 6 months. Cash in the Trash! Get another brand switch instead :(
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.
Recently, the HP T45 Multifunction machine that I had relied on for many (7) years, began to make the death rattles and errors associated with imminent demise. Also, since it hasn't been made for many years, the ink cartridges were becoming a bit of a hassle to find - and, though findable on Ebay, etc, they tended to be old ones in their original packaging and not especially reliable. Therefore, it was time to find a new all-in-one for my home and small office use. I searched out professional reviews, compared features and prices and, of course, consulted with my fellow consumer reviewers. All said and done, I decided on this Canon Pixma MP530 and am pleased to report that, as of the first week or two, I am quite pleased with each of it's functions, printing, copying, scanning and FAXing and have found some fault in only four areas. They are 1) it is VERY noisy and shakes a bit as it operated; 2) the setup is more complex than I am used to and though I am not a novice, it took me almost an hour to get it fully set up and programmed, 3) the ink jet cartridges ARE expensive - though the quality of the printing - especially of photos - may make the additional expense well worth while and 4) the machine is large, weighing over 28 lbs. and measuring, with paper trays retracted, 18.4 (W) X 18.4(D)X10.4 inches (H.)I can offer some initial impressions based on my experiences with each of it's features as well as the overall operation of the device that you may find of some help in making a good decision for yourself.The Cost(s)The machine, itself, is priced quite reasonably. At well under $200., it offers a nice range of features, is an attractive design (though admittedly rather large in both weight and dimension compared to HP machines with similar features). It comes with everything you need to set it up in the box except for the necessary USB2 cable - a deliberate omission I found particularly irritating as it is obviously intended to artificially lower the cost of the unit. Canon's responses to my questions about this were entirely `rote' and unsatisfactory. This is, I realize, an increasingly common practice - to not provide new cables with new printers. A marketing and public relations error, in my view, for most of the major manufacturers of printers and multifunction machines. So, nearly an hour into the set up, I found myself running out to a local store to buy the cable it requires to connect it to my computer. I got over it when I started to use the machine.Frequently criticized for the expense of the ink jet cartridges (it holds a total of 5 of them - One large Black, one small one, and three colors ,Yellow, Majenta and Cyan) and will not operate (any of the functions) if any one of the cartridges is empty making back up ink supply a necessity rather than a convenience option. AMAZON offers competitive prices for the ink, as do many online resellers. As with all equipment, I would recommend that users avoid the temptation to save money by buying refilled/refurbished cartridges. Besides their intermittent reliability, they may both foul your machine as well as void the warrantee. The ink IS expensive, but, on the other hand, the quality is excellent and FAR surpasses my various HP experiences.The Set UpThis is one of the more complicated set ups I have encountered. It requires both patience and time. However, the reasons for the complexities are logical and, ultimately, helpful. Unlike my old HP T45, there are MANY subsets of choices in setting up each of the functions. So, if you take the time to do it carefully, the machine will work exactly as you want it to. All default settings are not necessarily correct or desirable for all users! As I mentioned, it took me nearly an hour, including the time to research, in the included printed manual, what each setting actually controls and then altering ones I had misunderstood and set initially incorrectly. This is real life when setting up ANY reasonably complex piece of hardware and price notwithstanding, this PIXMA is that. Included in the box is a standard and clearly illustrated Quick Set-Up Guide which allows for a relatively quick and efficient set up - especially for users for whom the default settings are most appropriate.PrintingBy far, this is the feature I most often use. The actual speed of the printing, while somewhat faster than that which is posted, is slowed by the duplexing function - in and of itself, a lovely paper-saving feature. Set on the Standard setting, the print is quite clear and saves ink over using the more consuming high definition setting. I reserve the latter for documents being printed for sending out only.A few common specs for comparison with other machines:Printing resolution: 9600 X 2400 dpi. Max.Print speed: Black: 15-29 ppm depending on settingand needed resolution.Color: 11-19 ppmPrint width: 8" (8.5" for borderless option)Paper capacity: Two: One main drawer type holding about 100 pages of paper, and a rear auto-feed that holds another 75 or so.CopyingCopy speed: Black & White - fast mode: approx 28cpmColor - fast mode: approx 19cpmCopy Capacity: 99 copiesDensity adjustment: 9 levels from which to chooseZoom: 25% to 400%FAXModem speed(s): 2400 - 33600 bpsTransmission speed:B&W;: About 3 secs. Per page at 33.6 KbpsColor: About 1 min, 20 secs per page at33.6 KbpsSettings allow for: Automatic redialingDistinctive Ring Pattern DetectionRemote reception by phoneNon-ring receptionActivity Report (after every 20transactions.Non-delivery reportTTI (Transmit Terminal Information)ScannerFlatbed, one page at a time OR auto-feedCompatibility: TWAIN/WIA (Windows XP)Not compliant with Windows VISTAScanning resolution: 1200 dpi X 2400dpi (optical)19200 X 19200 dpi(enhanc)Image processing: Halftones: 256 levels of grayColor: 16,777,216 colors (but whose counting?!)A PictBridge program is also included allowing for direct photo printing from a USB cable without requiring the use of the computer. I have not tried out this function yet, but am looking forward to it. I HAVE used all the others and they have worked flawlessly. It is nearly identical to the more expensive model MP580, but that it lacks 1) networkability and 2) card reading slots: two features I personally did not need or want.So, for a large, inexpensive but well functioning all-in-one, it is a really good deal. It DOES shake, rattle and roll a bit - so I have mine set on a table next to the computer and desk rather than on the same table: no big compromise there as it does fit where I had the old HP mounted. From a former HP devotee to a Canon convert in one purchase. Check it out!
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.
Being an older camera, not that easy to find the right battery so a prize to find this one. Even though an aftermarket, fit just fine, no problems charging, and operates aok. Found the best price on it here at Amazon.
I took three of these on my trip to Kenya. They worked exactly as expected. They are small and my small charger appliences fit snuggly into the sockets. The only reason I did not rate them a 5 is that I have used similar items that were made slightly better, but for the cost, you cannot beat these.
A hi-fi salesman tricked me into buying these by playing a recording of a woman singing - I thought gee, that sounds alright. They were a bit expensive but I thought: that's ok, it's from Sennheiser who make the best headphones in the world, so I can't go wrong, can I? Ha ha, as soon as I got it home and started playing my favourite classical and pop music, it sounded like music coming from a phone booth. These were cheap-feeling, plastic headphones with a terrible sound. I tried selling them on our staff forum at work and only one person tried them and returned them. I couldn't even give them away. Eventually they went in the bin - shame about the expense!
At first I was afraid to purchase this due to it's price and since I'm still new to photography, but it is one of my best purchases I've made for my lenses. Not only does it protect my glass, but it helps in creating some of the best photos. I highly recommend this product for any 67mm lens out there. Must buy.
I purchased two different Macally cases in March 2011. Within six months, this case had failed completely and the other case was heating drives so hot that one could cook an egg. They're junk. Don't let the brushed aluminum fool you.
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.
The liftmaster 3800 is an excellent product. I istalled it myself in about an hour, and some of that time was to take down the old one. I needed to move my original overhead opener to clear my new car lift. This was the perfect solution. Dont worry about it being to hard to install, anyone can do it. I watched an istallation video online and that made me think I could do it myself. If I wanted my garage door guy to move my original opener with high lift track, the cost would have been three times the "amount".
If you are the kind of person that takes good care of your products then you will find this extremely satisfactory. If you are a little hardcore with your products, you may want to consider the titanium armored ones. This one is made from some cheap plastic, but it performs well. I'm just afraid that one day I'm going to break it off in my laptop.
I received this as a gift and I LOVED it! I already have the mouse. The keyboard was very slim so the keys didn't take much to push them. That took some getting used to but I LOVED it! And then one day, not even a month after I got it, it just didn't work. I turned my PC on, trying to do the Ctrl+Alt+Delete thing and it just didn't work. I tried plugging it in to other PCs with no luck. I plugged another keyboard into my PC and it was fine. So it was definitely the keyboard. Unfortunately, I did not send it back, keep meaning to, so I have no feedback on the customer service. Will update if I ever get it done!
Item pictured does not match what is actually sent. You will get clear cases sent instead of the regular black backed style as shown.
As with any piece of expensive, portable technology, this new iPod requires a hands-on test drive. You need to get a sense as to just how portable it really is, whether it's solid enough for the journey, and, in the case of the iPod with video, just how good the screen really is under various light conditions. I've only had a few moments to check it out, but I'll share my observations. (Having had my nano screen break under normal usage on the very first day I owned it, I brought to the table a real concern about fragility, by the way. Apple, thankfully, replaced the broken nano with a new one, as they have acknowledged an apparent defect with some of the screens.)First, as you would expect, form and fit are first rate. The iPod seems to get smoother and more seamless with each generation. As with the nano, I think the scroll wheel has hit the sweet spot, too.Second, it seems more substantial and durable than the nano. Part of that has to do with the astounding thinness of the nano. There seems to be quite a bit more screen protection inherent in this iPod/video's design (and it is, after, considerably thicker than the nano, but still thin -- the 60 GB version is as thin as the 4th generation's 20 GB model, and the 30 GB is 30% thinner than that).Third, the screen is great. Clear, bright, and easy to read at a range of viewing angles (not that the latter is all that important for most iPods, but video changes all that ...). I must say, however, that it pales in comparison to the Sony PSP's gorgeous widescreen as a platform for watching videos. (The PSP's larger screen is a wonder, both for games and movies. Apple has obviously decided -- at least for the iPod -- to sacrifice optimal screen size for portability. More on that in a second.)Fourth, the slightly sour note. Once you've held the nano, used it, it's makes this feel too wide. Wide to a point where it doesn't easily nestle in the hand. It's the screen, of course, that is responsible. This is where you'll need to pick one up, hold it, check it out. It may be awkward to put in an armband for sports, for example. I found it consmetically less attractive because of that width, but, of course, you'll need to be the judge. Videos look great on it, as do photographs and album art. It's a great platform for catching with Lost -- or Desperate Housewives. But video comes at a price, of course. (Perhaps Apple could have changed the orientation of the screen so as to keep the width in check. Maybe. I'd have preferred that, I think.)The iPod/video is a compromise platform where, as Steve Jobs put it, video is "icing on the cake." It may be a bit too much icing for some, given the physical effects it had on design. For those folks, the nano is absolutely perfect, and rumor has it that the nano's capacity will get a jolt upward in the spring if the 2 GB or 4 GB models don't hold enough for your liking.Another very nice product from Apple.
A good, basic power strip at a low price. Very small and compact, not good for bulky plugs such as AC adapters (though most powers strips aren't good for these) but fine for normal sized plugs.
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.
I bought this pressure cooker specifically to cook dried beans and have tried it out on just that. Instead of cooking beans for 2 hours on the stove, it's 10 minutes to bring it to a boil, 1-3 minutes to cook and time to let the pressure fall. This pressure cooker will save on cooking time, it will save energy (gas or electricity) to cook, and it will prevent yucky messes caused by food bubbling over. I am anxious to try it out with other foods, too. This pressure cooker is also very easy to use.I was worried about getting a quality pressure cooker that would last me for years to come, but I believe that this one is just that--exceptional quality. Thanks Presto and thanks Amazon!
This is definitely speaker wire. Not as thick as audiophiles like but thicker than 16 gauge and therefore is the best buy. Booyah
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.
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!
I ordered this camera for its small size and simple look. Once I received it, however I noticed that when the lens is facing the light, very noticeable purple vertical bars appear in the LCD. It does not show up in the photo though (processed out). The troubleshooting section of the manual says this is normal. I went to a camera store and tried their demo. It had the same problem. I found it unberable and returned it. I am very disappointed that instead of fixing a known issue before releasing the product, Canon simple tells customers it's normal and ask them to get used to it.
These sounded great for 2 weeks but then the left ear bud stopped working. No more Sennheiser products for me.
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.
This Camera is super . I love this camera the 10X zoom takes you places you would not believe. I have taken this camera on vacation and get the best pictures I could ever ask for. A++++++++ Also because it uses 4 batteries the life of those batteries is quit long. I've gone as long as three days without having to change or charge batteries.
This camera is packed with features and goodies. No other camera in its class has used Schneider Lens with 4X zoom. Easiest canera to use, but it also includes manual mode for amateur photographer to go beyond any point-shot mode. The pixel on the other hand, is not as good as those found in Canon or Sony, however it is still good enough for the money. The internal memory comes handy in case you forget to take the SD meory with you. Ohh...the burst mode is also featured for those trying to take moving pictures....4 pics per shot!! Very useful for snowboarding capture or any other sports mode....
I highly recommend this product. It works fine. I can't wait to hook up my new modem using this cable.
I won't bother to review the sound quality, wearability, or what an excellent bargain these are. Other reviewers have done an excellent job summarizing these qualities.However, I have one complaint: They are a bit flimsy.The plastic Y-joint that connects the headphones to the support is very brittle. It is low-quality plastic and thin. I've broken two sets of these headphones simply by putting them in my backpack and carrying them to class or work. Worse, there isnt enough there to glue it back or try some repairs. They still play great quality sound, but are basically useless.I keep buying them because they are such a great deal. This time I'm moving on to a brand with a little chutzpah.
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.
I have owned a Samtron 55V, which is identical to this model, for over two years. The selling point for me was that this monitor has an individual button for adjustment of contrast, brightness, vertical and horizontal size or position. Thus it can be adjusted very easily and quickly. Because of its user friendliness and reliability, I would not hesitate to buy this item again.
Bought as present for world traveling brother. He loves them. Reduces noise on those long flights. He even uses them on the ground as sound quality is very good.
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.
Great mount, great value. Easy to install and works just like it is supposed to. I would recommend to anyone considering a wall mount.
I'm glad I stumbled on to these reviews. My box of cords got lost in shipping. I needed quite a few replacements. These work great and fit into the TV, the desktop PC and the monitors.
A fast device, but, I have been using my Ipaq hx2795b for a month now, and at first it did have some freeze-ups. I tried to update the BIOS (ROM) from HP's website, but the version of the Web site was older than the version that comes with my iPAQ, so I tried hard reset, clean power reset (described in the instructions book) and it works fine for a couple of days, but when I activated the fingerprints reader security component, it starts to freeze again, and to booting slowly, so I deactivated it.Another important thing is to check the iTask (the active tasks), since I close the inactive tasks, I haven't had problems again.I updated my PC and Laptop with ActiveSync 4.5, but I have had problems when I connect my iPAQ, because I always have had to establish a new relationship between the device (PC or Laptop) and the iPAQ.I'd like if HP and Microsoft can give us a Windows Mobile 6 for the iPAQ.
Been using this mouse for a couple weeks and I've been completely satisfied. Its a good looking mouse, feels great and I use it for gaming without a problem. The black material along the side is great for holding the mouse... someone had a smart idea.My only negative is that, since I have large hands, I wish this mouse (along with every other one I've owned) were bigger.
I am very pleasantly surprised at how well this performs. I had the standard Apple earbuds which came with the iTouch, got the upgraded Apple earbuds (retail @ Apple store for $75.00) because the standard earbuds didn't fit right. These V-MODA earbuds flat out outperform the Apple upgraded product which cost three times as much!! The three different sizes of inserts which came with the V-MODA earbuds should provide enough flexibility of sizing for most people.
I use a dual screen for my laptop so I wanted to get my laptop screen right next to my large display. With my T60p and the docking station it works great. I had to tighten the tension screw about 15 turns but it works great now. Can work very easily with both my screens at eye level now. Would highly recommend this product to anyone. It even worked great at home to just prop up my laptop. I use an external keyboard so I don't need the keyboard on the laptop.
i just returned from 2 weeks 2800 mile trip to germany and france.the product was great except for a few problems,when you get in a city with tight streets and turns it can get behind but will recover.i don't know if other products are like this or not.one other thing if you miss a turn it won'ts to take you around the world to turn around instead of sayig make a u-turn.this can be compensated for . for price and ability to use on batery out of vehicle i loved it.
I got really tired of all the junk calls so in an act of desperation I got one of these. I didn't expect it to actually work all that well but I am amazed to say that it has worked incredibly well! Junk calls are down to almost zero now (I haven't had one in a few weeks).
I bought this record player to "time capsule" my complete, fully automatic (and) working dynamically, Pioneer PL250 (a basic direct-drive, but great table.) What I expected was the AT to crush my former love with raging, advanced sound...and though the newer features didn't make me weep with nolstagia (because i'm only a shy past 30), I was thoroughly impressed.This table shares the standard of what quality should be in a record player. It's almost a replica of my pioneer, though weighing a ton more. I imagine that is the internal amp, a feature I don't need at the time, but could come handy someday with the newer and less qualified amplifiers.My set up is a top to bottom 3-tier pioneer rack system from the early to mid eighties still going strong (Like a Toyota). The AT, though not a peer to Japanese manufactures, fits it perfectly in every way. I give it four stars only because I'm torn from the automatic return equipped with my pioneer. It's really a small thing overall, but i'm accustomed to multi-tasking and letting the auto-return settle me into ease. Now I feel like I'm waiting to flip the vinyl, or stop the maniacle spinning. Other than that, and perhaps the plastic parts feeling a bit fragile in places...the base is a sturdy table that carries the "feelings" of the past. It's my pioneer reincarnated, but the question is: Will it endure 25 plus years of service? Has Potential.
I bought this unit last December of 2003 and installed it during the new year holidays. Initial installation issues came about...partly because I have no clue how wireless networks work. After fiddling with the unit for a couple of weeks, I was able to get a stable connection...and have not had any problems ever since.I think most people have problems because of some settings issue. Once people get past that, it works pretty well. This just means that documentation could have been done better.Only thing missing here is WPA....installed the beta version from the netgear website and didn;t work. So I just went back to WEP...Overall, a good product.
We've had countless nights of enjoyment from this firepit since we purchased. From our experience and from lots of time readng other reviews, the two main issues/drawbacks are that the ring/guard/handle is slightly off on sizing so may take some extra muscle at initial install, and the lid is cheap so is a little dented/uneven. However, the pit itself works great and looks great, is easy to move and was not difficult to put together. We rarely use the lid so that hasn't been an issue for us.
It is truly a great tv for a kitchen. Perfect size, great picture resolution and very affordable.
I held off buying this one because I was hoping that Apple would bring out soon an iPod with wireless connectivity, but since my 4G iPod only had like 70mb left on it, I gave it to my wife and splurged for this one.I really like the screen resolution and of course the design. I was even suprised to discover the few extra features, like the clocks that you can create for various times throughout the world, and the way you can navigate on your music list using the alaphabetical row of letters.What I like most is the black version of this iPod.This won't be my last iPod, but I'll cherish it for a while to come.
I loved and took VERY good care of this thing for a year and 10 days, when it suddenly became a paperweight. Creative support cuts off after one year and they will not cut you any slack. You can't even get email support at that point. They offerred to diagnose it for $120.IF this happens to you, don't make the mistake I did. Be sure to file a claim with your credit card company before thier deadline for "buyer's assurance" runs out. Hopefully I'll have better luck with the Zune.
I received this for a Christmas present from my Son. Best gift I have received since he got me my computer. I want to talk about the service I have received: My first mouse had a little problem, I called Kensington Customer Service. They were just wonderful! In two days I had a new mouse and it is working wonderful!!!! I recommend this product highly, not only for the exceptional quality, but also for their customer service. Very helpful and understanding.
What can I say? This TV has a nice picture, great features, more connections than most people need and an unbelievable price. We replaced our aging 27" CRT with this and couldn't be happier. Getting HD set up this week to take full advantage of the great picture.
After getting my Dell Axim, I had to go out and find the perfect CF Card. After doing much research and then comparing prices, the Viking 512MB CF Card was the best on the market.I have had it for 8 months and not a hickup. It has worked perfectly.The Read/Write for the card is more than satisfactory. After buying the 512 for my PDA I bought a 512 for my Nikon Digital Camera and have had the same wonderful experience.
Received this item in a timely manner. Product is as described and works as designed. Very reasonably priced too.
Don't use it in direct flash, just for ambient.Camera would calculate the exposure according to direct flash and this product disperse the light, therefore, pictures will be dimmed.
"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.
I bought this to charge a Sony Reader device as opposed to a PSP. It does the job and charges just fine. It doesn't feel incredibly durable so I don't want to drop it on the floor too many times, but it is a great value for the price!
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 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 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.
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!
Very small and easy to use snapshot camera.I like the LCD screen and lots of manual functions, too.The automatic controls are a bit off when taking pictures in the dark and also in moving vehicles, but once you switch it to manual, then you can take nice pictures in all conditions.For some reason, it does eat up battery. I find myself using up a battery with one days picture taking. Maybe turning it on and off drains power because I didn't even come close to the number of pictures taken for a full battery. More like half.I brought it on my Peru trip and went backpacking with it. It was awesome!
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.
I liked this product, if you want to save money on your electric bill buy this pressure cooker, I am just regret not to buy the bigger size which is 8qt I didnt noticed that its my faultgood service from amazon as well
Once I installed the software and set it up a radio frequency that's not used nearby, the rest was literally plug and play.I can't believe how easy the device is to use. Just plug it into your iPod, and play your tunes. That's it. No cable, batteries, just the tiny little iTrip.You need to follow the directions and not turn volume up past about 7/10 or you do get distortion. Just use the volume on your car radio. There's no interference or noise. The sound is great for an FM modulator.As soon as my wife saw how easy it was to use, she ordered one too.
i'm so unlucky to bye this just want to let you guys know this brand is terrible i have waiting for just this hdmi cable to finish my whole home theatre system. After i install them and need to moved my amplifler in position the hdmi is cracked and broke a part the hdmi wire and the hdmi adapter is loosed a part from each other just like that. that mean rubber housing is too bad is doesn't hold good and i can see how they connect it together , just one soldering the ground wired.
Best board i've found .Nice old school solid clicky feel.2 very accesible side USB's.Handsome.Low low price.
This product works great. I have had it for about a week now and have no prblems with it at all. The only thing you may want to do is play around with the settings on your car radio as well as your Ipod for maximum sound quality.
I was leery of the low price when ordering, but the headphones are comfortable and the sound is great. Great buy.
I carry it with me at all times and have better control of my schedule. It was well worth the money. Syncs easily.
i had tried several in line amps with no help. i had a grainey picture with a slow rolling line thru it. i am on anolog cable, split 6 ways. i had a 6 way splitter where the cable came in the house.when i replaced it with the powered spliter it was job done,move on with life, tv problems over.
An 8 'bow tie&#34; antenna. Easy to assemble and install. Excellent for being in a fringe area. Very nicely constructed. Thank you very much.
There are cables, and then there are cables! If you're looking for a dependable way to extend the length of comcable between your high speed modem and your PC, this is an excellent choice. Belkin designed this Cat 5e baby for high speed transmission and equipped it with the proper RJ45, gold plated connectors at each end. Its a snap to hook up. All you have to be careful of is that you don't puncture or pinch the cable if you elect to secure it to a wall. There are plenty of proper cable fasteners for this that should be available at your local hardware store.
I'd like to thank reviewer &quot;An electronics fan from New York, NY USA&quot; for the advice to call Palm Corporate. Unfortunately, I called today and was blown off after a long conversation. I was told there is NO warranty on Palm assessories and to go buy a new case. This is my second Palm Tungsten e hard case and each has broken within 40 days. Unfortunately amazon.com will not return if defect is not within 30 days. Do Not Buy This Case unless you have tons of $ to waste. It WILL break at the clasp no matter how gentle you are with it. Zero star rating for product and company.
By cheap of course I mean 25.00 delivered. For anyone wanting to get back into vinyl, or simply enjoy the existing collection, or just looking for a different musical experience, which is vinyl, check this one out. It is rugged, has an elliptical needle, sounds good without being muddy and will make you happy.Forget about the Audiophile stuff for a minute. Those who spin records with 10K systems will consider this cartridge way too elementary for their tastes. Those who love music for the sake of music will love it.Big fun without a serious investment. Be prepared, you might catch the vinyl bug. Way more potent than the avian flu.
Love this clock. It took about 24 hours for it to get it's signal but has been working beautifully since. Even the outdoor temp reads correctly. I had concerns after reading some reviews especially since I live in a log home and the logs in the walls are huge! But that didn't seem to affect the clock even way up here in the western U.P of MI. The only thing I would add would be some kind of back light for being able to read it at night! Regardless, it looks great on the wall and the price was fine.
Having read other reviews and looking at other players I decided this one fit the bill. Traveling with it, having had it for 2 weeks or so I was pleased with my purchase. Everything changed the night I accidentally dropped it in a pool of water. I was pretty sure it was toast but I unscrewed it, popped the pieces apart (which was really easy) and set it out to dry, hoping against hope there was still a chance.Two days later I put it all back together again (again easy)and unbelievably the little thing turned on and played with no problem! It's been playing fine ever since.
I bought this printer brand new on eBay last year for less than $70. So far I am having an excellent experience with it. There are some noise when the printer first starts printing. If you are in a quiet office it might be a concern for you but at home it doesn't bother me at all. Before buying it I read some reviews where people complained about the prints coming out grey. That only happens if you have the Toner Saver ON, which I always do. The grey font still comes out good while saving you toner with Toner Saver. If you are still worried about the grey prints you can always turn the Toner Saver off and the prints will come out darker. Overall I had a great experience with this printer so far, had 2 paper jams which is nothing compared to how much I print and I was able to easily fix it. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Perfect for people who hate to wear the ipod ear buds. They come with three different sizes of silicon ear buds and fit great. Great external noise cancellation too, I can't hear a single noise when wearing them.
For $500 I would have expected these cables to be worn in. They aren't. The procedure for pre use wear in of digital cables is significantly different to analog cables. They should be worn in for a period of 24 hours in each direction. Use a unidirectional protocol! _Never_ use TCP for wearing in digital cables, as TCP uses return packets for acknowledging, causing interference in the uplink channel being pre worn. Use UDP or ICMP (no ping) for wearing. Preferable use a payload of 64Kb with a datapacket consisting of consecutive 1's and 0's to settle the electrons. After 24 hours, reverse the cable and repeat. Always make sure that the cable is connected to a sender and a receiver, as Layer 2 will prevent data transmission if there is no positive ARP response from the receiver.This process is quite delicate and difficult, and I would have expected it to be performed by the manufacturer for this pricetag.
I had these for approximately 6 months. They sound spectacular. However after a few months of carrying them on my person with their pouch the cords frayed and broke right underneath the buds, revealing copper wire. These sound so amazing but are not worth the heartache.
My girlfriend is very jealous.This device (which she calls a &quot;thingymagig&quot;) has kept me on the ball and steered me in the right direction since I opened its box. I've downloaded all kinds of great programs for it, with goodies like Tetris, Solitaire, or Pacman--I know those are all games, but there really are some useful applications for it. To appease her, I put her pictures in my Album To Go program. Now her complaint is that I look at my Palm IIIc (or &quot;dag blasted contraption&quot;) to see her, even though she's right in front of me. Ridiculous, huh? I put everything in it: small notes to myself, little drawings, stuff like that. At least I'm drawing hearts and stuff on my &quot;stupid whatever it is.&quot; Oh, and let me mention how well the four set functions work: the planner, telephone list, to do list, and memos. The functions are near perfect in how intuitive and thoughtful they are. My girlfriend is now hoping I will slowly fall out of love with it in the next few months. Hmmm, I hate to break to her, but this digital relationship might last a little longer than that. Ooops, 12:00 p.m., I have to get some lunch now.
All setup (including unpacking) took like 2-3 minutes or so, perfect; I bought 2 Pocket Wizard units, and was ready to go instantly. Drawback: the price of this gadget is insane, what a ripoff, apparently no competition on the market..I also setup my Sekonic L-758DR meter (which has built-in Wizard-compatible module) to fire the flash remotely and measure the output, again setup was trivial, works great and is very convenient. Overall, Pocket Wizard system is very helpful, and although quite expensive it is worth to have around. Would buy it again. No more camera-to-strobe sync cord, no more tedius positioning flashmeter to the scene (or asking subject or assistant to hold the meter) and then manually firing the strobe, often climbing the stepladder to reach the strobe fire button.5 stars for functionality/convenience, 3 stars for price = 4 stars.
I wanted this to replace a 3-year-old Minolta, I needed it very small and I wanted good picture quality. I was particularly frustrated by the very slow shutter speed on the previous camera. This one is great for my use, takes perfect pictures of traveling and babies, the shutter speed is very fast -- feels almost instantaneous -- and the picture quality is excellent.In addition, I dropped this on the floor from chest high and the shutter mechanics broke. Canon gave me good repair services, it took about a week, and cost $147.
This was the most disappointed purchase I ever made. Sony used to be top line but this clock radio sound was like listening to a ten dollar radio.Digital tuning was not the stations.I just couldn't believe the poor quality for the large price.Sent it right back but as yet have not received credit.My advice, pass on this one.
Excelent product. It worked just as it should. It is easy to setup (just plug in the cables) and start working. It realy worthy the money.
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!
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.
I am running 16 of these cameras of which 12 are outside. The picture is really good considering the cost of the cameras ($50.00-$60.00 each) and the IR functions works well. I am running a 18 camera transformer to power them, and so far it has been great.Pros:* Small and easy to mount* Easy connections for non tech savy individuals (RCA)* Solid construction* Picture quality is good for the cost of the camera* IR function works wellCons:* Swivel on camera base does not hold the camera in place out of the box. There is a small phillips head screw that needs to be tightened on the swivel shaft for it to hold in place correctly.* The holes on the mounting base are small in diameter. I redrilled the holes so I could use a better style screw to mount the cameras.* The cameras flicker and flash a little bit in low light or over cast weather when it is stuck between standard running mode and IR. They also alternate between color and black and white for the same reason in the same conditions.I have used several other cameras and for the money these have been the best. The picture quality is comparable to the cameras I am running at my office that were much more expensive. Great entry level camera for either a door camera or camera server setup.
Just received the Photoflex 60". The construction and materials are fine. Compared to my Photogenic 60" umbrella, I really like the Photoflex. The Photoflex has more reflective area; it is bigger. And the umbrella design is excellent. I definitely recommend the Photoflex 60".
I needed to upgrade the memory for my older Mac g5 and these worked perfect. It is now running much faster.
Will never again purchase or install another type of garage dooor opener. This one is top of the line and affordable.
I have been using Vista 64 for over a year now and had purchased the fingerprint reader 1 year ago as well. The original FP site showed "vista support" but as of today, MS will still not produce 64 bit drivers for this. Don't waste your money on this with Microsoft. They lied about the software compatibility and have no intent on supporting their own products under their own OS.
This product met my expectations, and then some. My daughter loved it's small size, easy use, and quick download capabilities. It has sufficient internal memory for lots of video, and the picture quality is great. If you're looking for a great zoom, this is not the camcorder, but for fun video, indoors and out, it's a great buy.
I unpacked and connected to a pair of Bose 201 speakers...sounds great! Had to read the manual to figure out how to set presets and manually tune...not hard. The sound is clean. I would have wanted phono inputs too, but hey theres only a few of us left. Otherwise, this seems to be well made and quite powerful. So far so good...
I am a bit of an audiophile and have had tons of different home, car and theater speakers over the past 10 years. This pair was not meant to be anything special. It was only meant for occasional use with my laptop (which has an X-fi soundcard and sounded fine with my old speakers).Unfortunately, the speakers sound awful. I would be upset if I paid 10 dollars. There is no depth to the sound and I have heard better sound quality from speakers that come free bundled with desktops. I wish I wasn't too lazy to return them, but alas, I am.
I've had this keyboard for 2+ years and had always been great. Quick to type, love the ergo shape. However lately its been really annoying. Its really slow on the connection, so it takes 6+ seconds to type 1 letter. And I really can't spend hours to type 1 sentence. Very disappointed.
I bought an 8-inch model a month ago and like the photo slide show. But it does not play AVI video as it claims. After I found out that was last year model, I returned it and ordered the EX-1011 from Amerson. EX-1011 has a bigger screen, and that's all the good news. The features that I like in the old model (dissolve in/out slide transition and random slide play) are not in this new model. The slide shows photos in the same order every time. It gets boring after a few showing.It still does not play AVI video. I emailed Kodak technical support. They suggest I try with a new memory card, try with a different camera, try ... I finally attached the video file with my reponse back and never heard from Kodak's technical support again.I didn't bother to try the wireless function after I read the negative comments. It is a pity, EX-1011 has a nice screen. I will wait until Kodak fixes the bugs.
After reading all the positive ads, I bought it to replace the Terk silver sensor type antenna that I had been using.It is a directional antenna, but not as directional as the silver sensor. I was able to set it and forget it and get all my stations. It also is less prone to interference, so there are fewer glitches. Works well for bring in my fm stations as well to a stereo tuner.
This radio works so quietly, that I basically can not use it at the gym, which is why I got it in the first place. Also, the stations are difficult to catch. A lot of static. Waste of money, as I had to buy one to replace it.
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.
Printer did not work out of the box. After spending an hour with Lexmark tech support, they agreed to send a new one (which I think was a more current model). The new printer arrived quickly and was extremely difficult to set up on a wireless network. Printing wirelessly via my mac book provided to be very flakey and required constant tinkering. Lexmark tech support said the problem was related to the wireless drivers not working well with Leopard. After about two months wireless printing stopped working altogether. About two months after that, USB printing also stopped working. I guess I got my money's worth getting four months of usage for a $40 printer, but definitely not worth the aggravation.
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.
There is no worse headache than the constant dropped internet connection. Belkin is the worst waste of money I have spent on internet connection. Please Buy Linksys or anything but Belkin.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)I recommend this product 100%, is excellent!!!!!!!
When I bought this, they claimed mac support. Now they've removed that from their spec.Firstly, there's a three to five second delay on each switch over before the mouse and keyboard become active.Secondly, after a switch, the keyboard often acts as if the ALT or CONTROL key are stuck down (they aren't) and one has to hit all the control, shift and alt keys to clear that state. Sometimes, the keyboard doesn't work at all after a switch over.Lastly, the mouse pointer loses it's speed and acceleration settings after a switch over (on both the PC and the mac) and sometimes on the PC it loses the wheel mouse control as well. And sometimes the mouse pointer doesn't move at all after a switch.These are obviously unacceptable behaviors for a KVM.They also use the windows key as the mac command key for emulation, a poor choice. No mac support for USB keyboards.Customer service was clueless and unhelpful.
I am convinced that there are three types of people who buy Monster products: 1: Naive buyers who are duped by salesmen into believing that NOT buying Monster Cable will make their expensive DVD player/Home Theater/Etc. purchase utterly worthless. 2: Superstitious audiophiles who believe the ridiculous hype behind Monster products and immediately assume that "more expensive" equals "better," and 3: People who are in need of cable, but can't find anything BUT Monster products, as they dominate the A/V cabling sections of most retailers.All double-blind listenings tests have shown that high-priced "premium" speaker wire is not a whit better than cheap speaker wire bought at your local Home Depot. Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance, are the ONLY things that affect cable performance; marketing hype cannot change the laws of physics. All that matters is that the cable is decently shielded, and that cable should be thicker for longer connections to reduce resistance. Ultra high-priced speaker cable is a scam, and it's depressing to see major electronics retailers foisting this "Monster" nonsense upon unsuspecting buyers who don't know any better. Save your money.
I went through no less than THREE of these Linksys "toys" trying to connect my second TiVo DVR to my (wired) network - the first one the hinges were broken, the second one just didn't work at all, and the third one was intermittent. I kept trying them because a) my first TiVo box was (and still is) using one of these successfully, and b) it's the one TiVo recommends!I finally gave up and bought a Netgear USB adapter - it is MUCH more subtantial and worked perfectly, plug 'n play.WHEN (and I'm sure it WILL) the original one breaks (if I accidentally tug on the cable or something silly like that) then I will also replace THAT one with a Netgear.I cannot recommend this product at all.
Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure CookerThis pressure cooker has many positive points: stainless steel, included rack for inside the cooker, and a good locking lid. I've cooked beef, chicken, and pork with it, and it performs very well. It's far superior to the aluminum one I had. The recipe booklet had excellent suggestions so I can easily adapt my other favorite recipies to the pressure cooker.
I bought this unit as a Christmas 2007 present for my husband. He is trying to use it during his hikes in the Taos mountains. Unit freezes up every 15 minutes or less. Information lost. Updating the software had no effect on the problem. The internet is replete with descriptions of similar problems with this unit and there are no patches for it; unit must be replaced. I am very disappointed.
They speakers were easlily installed. The clips to old it in are a little weak so I had to be careful not to break them. Only broke one but it was an easy fix. Speakers sound great for the price.
Just what I ordered! This product was just like the picture. Very nice Quality! Fast Delivery as well! Worked Great!!Thanks, Lisa
Still haven't been able to come up with a complaint. It feels extremely solid and well built, and the pictures are terrific. Much less intimidating to learn for the amateur photographer than I expected.
Works well! I bought some cheap ones but after using this wire, I totally noticed sound quality difference.I would definitely recommend you to buy it.
I've seen a lot of comments on this item regarding whether or not it will work for monitors beyond it's rating: in a word, yes, it will; I'm writing this review on a Samsung P2450 LCD monitor (23.75x14x2.5" (WxHxD)) held in place by this very stand--and in my experience the average user would have no idea this stand wasn't intended for a monitor of this size... and weight. Check your specs at [...], my monitor's specs as follows with zero complaints:Compatible Display? Yes, See NotesMonitor Mounting Hole PatternHorizontal(mm) 100Vertical(mm) 100Weight Without Pedestal Stand 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)Weight With Pedestal Stand 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)Screen Depth* 2.5"Screen Size 24.0"Notes Remove pedestal stand and attach Ergotron mounting solution with fasteners from display.
Lo compre en amoazon, por que estaba bien barato, jaja, mas que en las tiendas, bien, y funciona muy bien.
This item was sell as a "new" product, it was; brand new packaging, new headphone, Koss guaranty certificate everything is new without discussion but the big problem is that sound is really far away from "vintage" Koss pro4 AA sound, in addition the headphone doesn't hold on the head. It's a deception, I didn't return the item because shipping cost was not interesting. Prefer a good old second-hand even if you have to clean it and to make 2 or 3 welds.
No problem with functionality.Due to the monitor depth being thinit is a little hard to get themonitor cord plugged in properly.The monitor works well.
nothing really to contribute - wasn't what we expected. We could not tell from the photo nor from the description, which printer this could fit and it didn't work for us. Thank goodness we didn't pay much for it.
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!
I love my little hot pink Shuffle. I have loaded it up with music and there is still plenty of room to go. I prefer it to my Ipod Nano. I wear it around the house, working out in the gym, and walking in the neighborhood. It is so light and convenient with its built-in clip.
One click is all it takes and NOTHING can stop that order! (that's why they call it one click) I got suckered in buying another one. All I did was click here and it was ordered and no one could stop that order !!I stopped using amazon.com because of their problem. GOOD 3M product, BAD ordering process !(amazon.com)
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.
This looks great, and has a very heavy-duty feel to it.Each outlet bank can be set to switch on and off (or not) based on the front switch or a remote 12 volt trigger. It comes with a power cable which, when plugged into a switched outlet, will switch the other outlets on and off. So, if you plug this into the switched outlet on your receiver, for example, you can make the outlets of your choice turn off and on with the receiver. They can also be set to turn on after a delay, to allow the amp (for example) to power up before turning on the source device. This is a pretty powerful capability.It has a couple of outlets that are for high current devices, like power amps, which is nice to see. I have a high-end receiver plugged into one of them (160 Watts x 7 channels) with no issues.It isn't perfect, however. The front panel looks like brushed aluminum, but is really just painted plastic, so know that going in. Also, after about a year some of the LCD segments on mine no longer light, probably due to a bad solder joint on the display. This could just be a problem with my unit, but it does make me a bit concerned about their quality control and makes me a bit hesitant to buy a second one.The display is hard to read from below, too, so you'll want to put this on a lower shelf.Overall, a good unit for the price, and looks great too.
This bag is small! Kodak.com says it fits the P850. Barely! I have lenses, battery rechargers and an external flash. There is not enough room for everything. There are velcro strips on the inside of the bag that allow you to move the dividers around which are useless since you can't even move the dividers due to some kind of built-in loops for holding pens or pencils or something of the sort. If I were to put a writing utensil in the loops there would be even LESS room for a camera. My camera makes the dividers bulge outward leaving no room for the first and third compartments.
Did not work with my PS3. Caused a lot of interference. Even tried it with two other hi-def players. Displayed a rainbow of colors and froze the picture. Guess at this price, you have to keep your fingers crossed and hope that your cable is defect free. :-(
I would recommend these to anyone who needs a pair of good earphones. They work very well at keeping the background sounds out also!
This case is great and the units/player fits like a glove keeps all the items together when traveling.
The printer was sent really fast and they were great!!!! They sent the printer in less than a week. I recommend anyone to order from them
This turned out to be even better than I had hoped for. Rich colors, great definition, lots of inputs for various devices. Easy to use. The only flaw is my cable company (Time-Warner) which doesn't have a clue about installations, service, etc.But the TV is nearly perfect. Just the right size for our bedroom, The Ambalight feature adds to the thrill of seeing television totally new again. I didn't realize what we were missing on our old 36-inch tube set. This is dazzling.
Do yourself a favor and try these headphones on before buying. The design is terribly inflexible. If the headphones don't fit perfectly the first time, they'll never work for you.Looks like some of the other reviewers got lucky, but the headphones did not fit my ears (I'm 6' tall) or my girlfriend's (she's 5' tall) -- not even close. Check out the reviews on the Amazon UK site for confirmation.Good luck.
I don't know how many times that I have to respond to one little purchase I have done. Please review your own policy & procedure in regards of your marketing strategy. It is very counter-productive. I will say one more time. The product I have purchased was not "Brother" product; it was "Premium Compatible". I even received an e-mail offering me $10 to remove my command about "Compatible" product. Please check your own suppliers closely and not keep on bothering your customers.Tony Fu
It came in mint condition, with a one year warrantee, and it's been working great
I have never owned a Pressure Cooker before. As a single person with a full time job, friends, family, etc....I find that I forget to put a roast in the oven in the morning.....or have an appointment or date and need to get dinner done in a hurry....this fits the bill for a single person. I &#34;might&#34; have ordered the next size up but this one will take care of about 90% of what I need it for.
Product arrived in good condition. Installed without any problems. Now my PC is working much faster.
After an electrical storm took out my original multiswitch I ordered this for a replacement. Excellent price and worked like a charm!!!!
I have replaced the batteries frequently and still have problems with the mouse turning off and on..
Wow. Ten bucks isn't a bad deal for headphones that come with extra ear tips, right? Wrong. The Jwin earphones sound like the music is underwater no matter how I adjusted the EQ on my iPhone, Nano, and computer. Go for the Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones instead. $5 and a billion times better sound quality! Now, I know you might be thinking that sound quality is too subjective. True. But, as a performing/recording musician for over 15 years and a music listener since birth, you can trust me when I say that the sound is at least better (I think WAY better) with the Coby's then with these. Plus, the Coby's fit better even though they only come with one tip! The Jwin never felt secure with all three tips. Last thing, I do have small ears and the Coby fit perfectly for me...who know how they'd hold up in Shaq sized ears.
I just bought a new tripod for my new camera Nikon D7000. So I needed a case for that. And this one is really good!
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 read some great reviews on this copier and so I don't want to take up to much space...It has been a great with photo's, copies, color copies, fax. I am glad I bought it.
Love this product!!! Makes life easier for me especially when I have to be in so many places in one day. It cuts my cooking time by 75%. I can still cook for my family homemade and not store bought with this. I also make some plan ahead and freeze meals without being so exhausted because I'm saving so much time!!
I had looked everwhere for new CD-RW' for my camera. No one has them and they tell me that they don't make them anymore but I found them on Amazon.com. They work just like the should. I order several packs and hope they don't run out before my camera wears out as t takes great pictures which can be played on any computer.
I purchased this LNT4665F just over a month ago and I am very pleased with it. I had difficulty deciding betweeen this model, the LNT4661, and the new 120Hz LNT4671F, but I am very pleased with my choice. The LNT4671F was $500 more, and I felt the only advantage was brighter colors. I don't see any pixel blurring with my LNT4665F, which the 120Hz feature of the LNT4671F is supposed to improve. I actually had to turn down the brightness and contrast of my LNT4665F as it was more than I needed for our living room.Regarding LNT4665F vs the LNT4661, and after seeing them side-by-side at BestBuy, it was a no brainer for me. One reason I chose the LNT4665F instead is because the LNT4661 is an older generation, and for only $70 more, I was able to get this next generation Samsung (basically meaning darker blacks and better contrast). One concern I had with the LNT4665F before I purchased it was the glossy screen, whereas the LNT4661 has a matte finish. Some reviewers claim the LNT4665F is too shiny, and maybe it is for a living room with a lot of light. I would say my living room has average to slightly higher than average ambient light, as well as overhead canned lights, but the only time I notice the reflection is when I am purposefully trying to notice the reflection on dark scenes. If you have a lot of light and you want virtually zero reflection, go with the LNT4661. However, if you want darker blacks and a crisper picture, go with the LNT4665F. I also think the LNT4665F looks nicer when turned off because of its glossy screen and housing.The only downside of this TV, and it is a very small downside, is the speakers. They are on the bottom side of TV, and with my tilting mount, they face my wall, causing the sound quality to be lower than it should. However, I have a keen ear for sound quality and most may not be able to tell the difference -- my wife doesn't. That said, with a surround sound system, it doesn't matter.Thanks,Matt
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 think it would do better if it were up on a wall, but it keeps our games organized so I'm happy.
The title says it all - I've always been happy with crucial memory and this didn't disappoint - very good price for some solid DDR3 memory and it arrived quickly. Love it.
I could not be happier with my new gorgeous TV. I have not even changed any of the settings yet (straight out of the box) and the picture quality is fantastic. The sound was wonderful before I hooked it up to a Home Theatre system, but now we are using the system for the audio. It is like having a movie theatre in my house! I wanna go and have some red velvet curtains hung now! HAHA. If anyone knows any recommended settings for the video that will enhance this picture even more, please respond here. Thanks
I am telling the true thing which happened to me.I was a super gamer until i bought netgear router. The router disconnects constantly, about twice every hour. I lost my job from the clan because i could not play games well. And the most horrible thing is that it disconnected while i was purchasing the stocks and lost me about $2,000. I decided to buy another brand of router without any hesitation. And i am so happy for what i have done. Netgear,never want to see you again.
i love this camera. my first SLR of any kind. I have been using the hell out of it. taking tons of picutres of my 9 week old son, my wife, everything... (taken almost 2000 pictures in less than a month). not all of them have been ready for prime time and a lot have been just experimenting with and "learning" the camera, but that is the great thing abotu digital.Great camera to learn on and should give me plenty of room to grow. software that comes with it works great as well.
Very good sound - per other reviews and great price. Wish it had a remote - but can't complain due to quality and price!
I wanted to return the jelly bean headset and have repeatedly emailed the seller and as yet have never gotten a response. Set is heavy, and mouthpiece is large and annoying as it is in the line of sight. Pay a bit more and get a better unit, but not from this setter.
I just bought the Philips Expanium 211. Philips is a specialist of CD technology, since this firm contrived the CD with Sony. But it is not bad for MP3 too.The sound quality of the expanium 211 is good (as good as it can be for a product of that value, with small headphones ). It plays the music rapidly, just a few seconds after you introduce a CD in the box, whether it is MP3 or classic CD. You can navigate easily in the MP3 files even though there is no indication about the titles (just numbers).The most surprising is that you can put in the Expanium CD with MP3 and other files format (such as .avi), the Philips expanium is capable of playing the MP3 files anyway.Good value for money !
This is my first hand-held GPS and I am very impressed. When you travel as much as I do the "Exits" feature and available overnight accommodations nearby really comes in handy. I bought it for Geocaching but have not used it for that yet. The easy-to-read screen with adjustable backlighting was the feature that sold me. The screen resolution is very good.
Positive:This is a great little tower. Especially for the price. It only comes with one 120mm fan so I'd recommend grabbing two more. One will fit right in front of the hard drive bay and it's worth it to have that extra ventilation running over my hard drives. The blue led lit front is nicely light. Not too bright but bright enough I won't stub my toes getting through the living room in the dark.Negative:Really none. The only thing I wish it had, was a hidden power button but that's just because my 16 month-old loves buttons and will turn the computer off at inopportune times.[...]
The Duracell 15 Minute Battery Charger has 4 channels (or battery slots) for charging 4 AA / AAA batteries.Charge Time------------ The battery charger works as advertised; it fully charges NiMH rechargeable batteries in about 15 minutes. Charge times can be longer for batteries that are higher in capacity than the ones that come with the charger (2500 mAH). For example, it sometimes takes up to 20 minutes to charge my 2650 mAH AA Duracell batteries.LED Light---------- The LED light can indicate one of three charge status:1) Off ......... Charge is complete for all channels2) On ......... Charging is in progress on at least one channel3) Blinking ... 1 or more batteries are badUnlike some battery chargers (such as theEnergizer 15 Minute Charger), it doesn' have 4 independent LED lights to indicate charge status for each of the channels. There's, therefore, no way to know WHICH channel has completed its charge and WHICH channel has a bad battery.Bad Battery Woes----------------If the Charger detects a bad/damaged battery (indicated by its blinking LED light), it will refuse to charge the battery.This charger used to frequently reject batteries that I had used only a few times (money down the drain). I had to keep buying new batteries -- and that was very annoying!At first, I thought maybe this charger was actually ruining my batteries! But I managed to finally catch on to what was happening: my camera was the culprit!The reason: on many camera's and other high-drain devices, batteries can be over-discharged and can go through a phenomenon known as "polarity reversal." Many devices have a built-in mechanism to detect when batteries reach a "cut-off" voltage (or more properly termed, the end-of-discharge voltage), and shuts down automatically before damage can occur. Many devices, however, do not have such a mechanism.Now, I'm careful to not over-discharge my rechargeable batteries - I have never had a bad battery in a long time.Conclusion----------The Duracell 15 Minute Battery Charger works flawlessly. My only complain is that it doesn't have 4 independent LED lights to indicate charge status for each of the channels.
I've been extremely pleased with the performance of this sleeve. It has lived up to the hype and the SUMO name. Does scratch, no zippers to cause scratches and comes in many cool colors, I particularly have the Orange and it's fantastic!
The sound is great for a speaker this size and this portable. The design is a personal preference, but if you're like me and you like the Audi TT car then you'll like this design. The button layout is simple, on the top there's just 3 buttons - Power, volume down, volume up.The back of the unit has the AC in for the power. The power does require a power brick which is kinda lame. There's an input for Audio from another source. I use these speakers for all my audio needs, ie my laptop, and for my PS2. Another input is for S-Video, which I don't use and for USB so that when you plug in your iPod the speaker acts like a dock and you can synchronize with your computer.The back of the unit has a hidden compartment for the remote control. The remote control is OK, it can control 2 modes - the iPod and the speaker itself. The nice thing about it is that it's RF so you don't have to point the remote at the speaker.Now, the minor quips I have about this - first of all, it turns itself off when there's no sound going through it. That annoys me because I basically have to turn the unit back on, and I can't use the alarm feature on the iPod. Second, there's no Treble/Bass controls. Yes, you can change that on the iPod but for things like watching a movie on a laptop it limiting. Since you can't control the bass you can't use it late night or when you can't have loud strong bass.Another quip I've heard but doesn't bother me is that you can't watch videos on your iPod because your iPod lies flat on the top, and since the stainless steel handlebar is not movable the handle will block the video screen. Who the heck would watch video on an iPod with such a small screen anyway.Other than the minor quips, this is still a great sounding speaker system. I can put in 8 D batteries and carry it outside and blast sweet music. It looks great with a black 5.5 gen 30gb iPod. And thanks to the headsup of another reviewer from Seattle I got this at an AWEEEESOME price.
Set up was the easiest from all the different routers I owned. My d-link started smoking yesterday( worked well for 3 months). Setup on this baby was easier than any.
The DPPFP50 allows you to zoom in, correct, add frames, backgrounds, calendars, clipart (limited but fun), combine photos, etc. It takes usb, sony memory stick, sd card, and cf card. You can do a slide show on tv / monitor for all to see. I love it so much that when a storm got to mine and wiped it out, I immediately got on line to order another one. It is my opinion that if you are able to buy one of these units, you won't regret it.
I bought this thinking it would be a much better alternative to the ipod, because i hate itunes...boy was i wrong. After the first week i recieve the vision:M it froze up and i couldnt turn it on at all, the same problem many have had. Well, I returned it to amazon for an exchange, and i got the new one. It worked at first, but the the problems started again. It freezes quite frequently, and skips, even though an mp3 player isn't supposed to skip. Well, i've had enough of this bull, im returning my second vision:M and getting a video ipod. The people that gave this 5 stars seriously dont know a thing about this product...yes it appears much better than an ipod at first, but it give you hell in the end. Take it from me, just save yourself the trouble and buy something else.
I didn't realize there were so many "new features" compared to the old turntables. I can enjoy my LPs again. Great value, great price.
I've been using the router for a few weeks now with no issues. The setup is very simple. I was up and running very quickly. Configuring the settings could be a little simpler but all in all, it's a good product.
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.
They are great. They produce very good sound and can take a beating. Except they are a little big for taken them around with you.
I use a desktop and a powerbook MAC which have both 800 & 400 firewire ports. The 800 ports were unused because my peripherals are 400. This adapter allows the 800 ports to be used with 400 firewire peripherals without buying an expensive firewire hub. The product is well made and works as the literature states.
these headphones were recommended by David Pogue of the NY Times Circuits section as being comparable to the much more expensive Bose Noise Cancelling headphones.Have to agree with him. they work very well on planes. Not as good off a plane, i.e. trying to cancel out snoring. They come in a nice little zip pack too.
This is second laptop that I have owned. Compared to my old E-machines N10, this is a much better laptop. Some of the significant differences that I see between these two laptops are: I have no problem with wireless network using my Toshiba M115, I like the keyboard layout and the sound system on it.Another great future is that it allows you to watch DVD's without starting up the whole system, plus, it has S-video if you want to hook it up to your TV.Toshiba is an established brand in the market and if you want to sell it after using it a while, you will have anough buyers and your laptop will not depreciate in price that much. This is another reason why I bought this laptop.
we use this as our sound system for our flat screen tv, awesome sound and base, movies sound crisp and loud
Hi, I hope this review and story helps those users that are caught between a rock and hard spot in deciding on one of a couple options in MP4 video recording.This review is for individuals like myself that are accustomed to using the combination of a DVD Recorder or VCR, PC to rip and transcode video; and any variation of these four options to enhance and enlighten our entertainment personally at home.In second week of March 07' I ordered and received my long anticipated AppleTV. It came in a typical Apple box, pretty and polished and up-n-running within 15mins; including the time it took to upgrade the firmware.I used the AppleTV for three days and watched a few movies that I had ripped and transcoded to AppleTV format on my hard drive. Transcoding took 45 mins each on over 20 titles I had the desire to watch.I was delighted to have FINALLY been able to not hook my PC to the video in on my big screen, I could actually stream the video via my wireless G network at home... I know there were a few devices out there so far that were Windows based and had LOTS of Digital Rights Management issues that barred my ambitions.I then found myself spending a few hundred dollars on a device that ONLY got me half way to where I wanted to be, to never have to buy DVD-R's, Rip, Transcode and or print labels on my printer, buy cases for my new additions to my home library of hundreds of movies and shows!This did not make any sense for me, wasting a few hundred on a device that only allowed me not having to chain my laptop to the TV! So................... I Googled... and Googled.... and finally found a few hits (results)Results on Yahoo, Google, Froogle, MSN, etc. brought me to a device called the 442 and was a portable device and was capable of recording media to a memory stick of many sorts... but was WAY too expensive and lacked real needs.Then a ran across a site that was NeurosAudio[...], was the manufacture of a few devices with MP4 ability but were primarily targeted to mobile users. I looked a little further and seen the OSD... Read the specifications and it was just the perfect device I wanted and desperately needed for a very long time!I ordered the OSE on March 29th on their site, I then had a few questions right after I hit "Order"... Called their customer service number and I had a technical support person on the phone immediately.. Was very nice and if he didn't have the answer he got it for me.I was notified by UPS of the shipment and got it in my hands on April 2nd 07'. I opened up the box from Neuros, the packaging, quality of printing, polished black device and instructions that would rival that of Apple!I had it out and hooked up within the same amount of time of my AppleTV, I instantly put in my Sony memory stick and played back my AVI, XVID, MP4 video's. I then hooked up my satellite box to the OSD and recorded my favorite movie, shows, etc. with the ability to adjust the resolution, bit rate, audio bit rate, etc.I found that the original factory firmware was behind in capabilities and used Neuro's option in the OSD to upgrade over the network from their site. A few issues where resolved with that upgrade.I then began to educate myself on their site, while it is not "organized" in a friendly easy to navigate way, I found all the material I needed to understand the state of the product and where could I address issues and request enhancements.I found the support ability on their site in the manor of forums, I also found their 800 support to be friendly and helpful. Once I learned where and how their company handles issues and requests, I began entering my issues online and within a few weeks I seen over 12 releases of firmware which showed me that this is one company that has their act together![...]I have not looked back and regretted my decision to sell my AppleTV and am grateful for my Neuros OSD!! Please check that auction number or paste the link in your browser and see for yourself!!Best of all, I no longer have my DVD Recorder, I no longer have to RIP and Transcode my choices of video and source of video... I can record 2.5hrs of video and finalize my recording in 5 Seconds over my home network!! and store for playback via my network of about any video that I download!!I have simplified my life, no longer waste time!!
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.
I purchased these speakers after going through several pairs of junk speakers. They are great!! They have good bass and are loud. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
I do recommend potential buyers to rent one first prior to purchasing just to get a feel for the product. Sometimes reviews are not that accurate like complains of the LCD blinking when on bounce mode. The reviewer was ill-informed, did not read the manual, and do not know what they're doing. The reason the LCD blinks is a reminder that the wide angle diffuser is not returned completely to the original position. As for features, the flash is surprisingly small with lots of power for a little unit. I do wonder about color temperature; I'm not certain that the flash temperature color calibrates like the Metz equivalent. The manual does not state anything about this. High speed synch works great, to able to use fill flash at any shutter speed during the day. I've used the flash primarily for event photography with my Canon 5D, 24-105mm, a FlashFrame HOT, Canon E-TTL II extension cord and a Gary Fong Diffusion Dome. My setting is adjusted to about +2/3 exposure and usually in the up position. Power source is provided by rechargeable Sanyo Lithium AA batteries and is good for about 150shots. I will buy a second 580EX II when my event photography gigs increase. For now, I will rent another when the need arises.
Obviously a $10 pair of headphones isn't going to be the most incredible thing you've ever bought.However, for $10 these are probably the best you can find. I got them to listen to while meditating with Holosync and they work perfectly.I don't really think they'd be good for any kind of athletic event like running, sprints, weightlifting, etc. but for casual things like walking around your house or whatever, they'd be great.They're very comfortable too. After a minute or so I forget they're even there ;)Jeremywww.easy-6-pack-abs.com
And I am Bose guy, having four of their 201s in my main 7.1 surround system, as well as a pair of the noise canceler headphones. All are terrific products, so I took a chance with these thinking I'd get the same results. Boy was I wrong...After hooking them up to my iMac, the right speaker, which I assume has the power amp, started making this loud buzzing noise, almost like r/f interference. Tap the speaker top, noise goes away. Then it comes back, louder than before. I tried moving them around, buzzing noise still emanates from right speaker. tap speaker top, noise goes away. F this.I dont have the time nor patience to deal with second-rate electronics, so back the store it goes.Total pure garbage, a def strike against Bose. You have been warned.
Inexpensive high quality sound card. I can remember paying $150 for these things years back. Great for gaming, listening to music. Unless you are an insane audiophile then this card is for you.
The Garmin Forerunner 101 is exactly the same as the popular Forerunner 201, with a couple of small changes. Being the case, I won't review the actual product since everything that needs to be said about it's GPS features can be found in the reviews for the Forerunner 201.The most notable difference with the 101 is that it uses 2 AAA batteries istead of being rechargeable like the 201. At first I thought this was a big detraction to buying it, but it's really not that bad. Battery life is decent, although not as high as with the 201, which gets up to 13 hours of use on a full charge. But if you're not a marathon runner and just run a few miles on your runs, this shouldn't matter much. The only hassle is having the batteries go dead during the middle of a run, which really sucks if you're into knowing exactly how far you've gone. You have to keep an eye on the battery life before going out. The batteries don't really effect the weigh or size of the product though.The second major difference is that this unit does not interface with your PC. This also isn't too big of a problem because, currently, the Garmin software is really lacking. Hopefully they will improve on it with time, but the PC software is nowhere near as nice as it could be at this stage. You can view a graph of your altitude for your run, and graphs of your pace and speed, and that's about it. Otherwise the software is really crummy. You can't even zoom in on your map like you can with the actual unit.If you're serious about running, I would highly suggest the Forerunner 201 over this product, mainly because the price difference is so negligible. You can find the 201 for only about $20 more than this model, and the extra money is well worth the rechargeability of the 201 and freedom from the batteries. But if you really can't afford the cost, you're not going to be hurting too much with the 101.
Good for running and sports. Sound quality is great. Comfortable. Only negative attribute about this product is the flimsy hooks of the headphones. I feel as if the hooks are going to break.
Overall, the bag is really good. As others have said, it's stylish and comfortable. It gets 5 stars from me.The only thing I was minorly upset about was not the company's fault. I have a Dell Inspiron6000 which is 15.4" I had looked at other seller feedback to see if it would fit in the bag since it's technically .4" over what is advertised. Some said it fit perfectly others said they couldn't get it in at all. Well now that I have the bag the mystery is solved. My laptop will not fit in the part that is meant for it, but it DOES fit in the bag next to that compartment. It's perfectly fine with me and I still love the bag and use it. Also it's one of the cheapest bags I found and is very good quality.
Just like my previous review of similar product - I purchased another for a different screen format.Travel, coffee shop, work, wherever you need to maintain privacy for what is on your screen - if you don't know, next time look around you when you are working and you may be surprised how many prying eyes there are....
This product is an absolutely great value. It is feature rich and the big screen is eye popping.
Ink is good for printing. I give ink a five star rating for printing words on paper. Lexmark copier does very well for $30.00 Thanx. Maverick
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.
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.)
These are relly good speakers, especially for use in the office. They were inexpensive, easy to set up and sound great. I recommend them to everyone.
Great value for the money. Fits my Gateway 17.3 inch laptop perfectly. Slim, not bulky.
He purchase 30 of these for classroom use. Most of them are having the same problem. What appears to be a bad tracking problem is in fact a bad solder joint or connection. Sorry LG/Zenith, you have lost us a customers next time around.
I could not believe this when I got it for $1,00, I paid for shipping but I am using this with my Camcorder and its giving me a very satisfying results.
When I received my Monster Cable Wireless Plus for iPod Shuffle it didn't work. Monster asked that I return it to them for replacement which I did. It has been a few weeks now and I still don't have the replacement unit. It is therefore impossible to review this unit. I think this is a long time to wait for something I should have been using weeks ago.
I use these under the patio cover. They are just what I needed for outdoor speakers. The bass is a bit light but the overall performance is quite acceptable.
The flash is compact, thoughtfully designed, versatile, and very well constructed for the price. However, if you are buying it for use with a Canon Rebel XTi, it will not solve your problem with blown highlights, poor contrast, and flattened faces. Bounce flash won't help, and using the flash with a diffuser will most often result in dull images. A large part of the problem is in the limited dynamic range of the camera and its poor judgment in automatic exposure mode. The flash is a fine purchase if you eventually intend to buy a newer, better Canon. But if you are buying it to make the most of the equipment you already own, you will get only incremental improvement and will be investing more money in an aging system that was of limited capability even at the time it was first released.
Everyone says this is a Defective Product. they were not doing it right! I purchased the manual DVDDr. And it worked Awesome! The best i have ever owned!
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 had made the mistake of purchasing an off-brand version of inks that was supposedly for the Xerox 8560 printer. Needless to say, it did not work. The printer did not recognize the presence of the ink and said that it was still out of ink (the off-brand inks are not the same shape as the Xerox brand inks). After carefully extracting the off-brand ink from the printer and putting in the Xerox brand, I was back in business.I know the Xerox inks cost more, but they actually work. The company I purchased the off-brand inks from wouldn't take the return either, so learn from my mistake and just buy the Xerox brand. That way you won't pay twice.
I have had this pool for three years now, I had the smaller one before that. It is wonderful. The key is to buy the saltwater filter. If you do this it is easy to maintain, and NO CHEMICALS. I live in southern California and it gets HOT in the summer. This pool goes up in MAY and down In September. I run the pump 24/7 to keep it crystal clean, and never notice it on my electric bill. Try that with an in ground pool!
Once you decide to upgrade from the standard flash to an external flash, you will never go back. Every picture looks professional and the ability to control the intensity by angling the head away from your subject opens up a whole new realm of photography for the casual amateur (me).I love this flash. It was reasonably priced, arrived quickly, works great. No complaints here.
After reviewing many of the MP3 players I selected Intel because it had the highest volume level, largest memory (128 meg) and an FM option. Downloads are easy and it never hangs up on large downloads. I wanted to purchase the accessory kit but I thought [it] was too much. I suspect that the price on the kits will come down when the newer models arrive on the market. Besides, the unit is fairly easy to hook your player to any audio amp without the docking station.
I hate this photo printer. Even though I had another HP Photosmart Printer (8250), I bought this one as part of a promotion for its flat-bed scanner capabilities. Since I needed a copier and since I liked my other Photosmart,HP Photosmart 8250 Printer (Q3470A#ABA),it seemed perfect for my needs.The black ink runs out very quickly - and I don't use the unit except for copying. At first I thought the ink was merely drying out, but it quickly became apparent that the cartridges, as expensive as they are, don't contain enough ink for normal usage. If I used this as my regular printer, I'd have tossed it out long ago.If you are printing photos, you must print everything on your memory card since there's no way of selecting individual photos. Even worse, it doesn't have a USB port, so you can't even put a single photo on a flash drive and print from that. It does have selections that allow you to choose borderless prints, different paper and print qualities, and full-size v. proof sheet printing. It accepts all memory card types - just not USB.The quality of printing is good, but for photos, I don't think it's as good as the single-purpose 8250. The all-in-one categorization makes it seem as though it is a versatile machine, when in reality the compromises make this a frustrating machine for all jobs. Although it can do everything, it exacts certain costs for each - expensive ink costs and expensive photo paper costs (because you have to print all photos).I've given this printer two stars since it does perform as advertised. The problem, however, lies in the sacrifices you have to make to use it.
Although this review is based on the Canon Powershot A85 Digital Camera, it is mostly a review of Canon itself.I purchased the Canon A85 Digital Camera in 2004. Everything was fine until August, 2009 when the camera began acting funny when I would turn it on. It had a whited out display like an iris that was open too wide. This was intermittent and if I turned it off and on a couple times it would usually come on. Then I took some pictures of my house. The blue sky came out purple and the white trim came out pink! Eventually the display became all black with horizontal white static lines upon power-up.To make a long story short, all of these problems were due to faulty vendor-supplied CCD image sensors that Canon had installed in more than 25 of it's Digital Cameras and Camcorders. Because Canon determined that my camera's problems were due to this faulty part, they repaired it and paid for shipping both ways regardless of warranty status (mine was about 4 years out of warranty at this point). From my finding the Service Notice online and calling Canon to receiving my camera back repaired took about 3 weeks. I actually didn't get it fixed until November because I was debating whether to get it repaired (unaware of the faulty parts/free repair) or upgrade to a digital SLR, but decided I couldn't afford the upgrade at the time. When I contacted Canon and they determined that my camera qualified for the rapair, they offered me some other presumably higher-end cameras, refurbished at additional cost. When I declined they proceeded with my repair with no further questions.Two weeks ago a friend of mine told me that his $600 plasma TV died suddenly a year and a half after he bought it (six months out of warranty). When he inquired about repair he was told that that is the typical lifespan of that type of TV and (naturally) it would be more cost effective to replace it than to repair it. Canon could have chalked this problem up to planned obsolescence, just plain bad luck or customer misuse. What they did was step up and stand behind their product. The replacement of all of these components, not to mention the two-way shipping could not have been cheap for Canon to absorb.I also want to mention Canon's customer service. Customer service in America in 2009 in horrible and has on more than one occassion caused a business to never see any of my hard-earned money again. I had to call Canon on the phone twice. Both times I was able to speak to a human. Both times! Both of them were polite, informative and understandable. Canon's customer service could not have been better! Canon has won themselves at least one loyal customer, and I hope many others feel the same way!As for the Canon A85 itself, this is my first digital. After clinging to my 35mm Pentax ME Super like a baby to a blankie, I finally broke down and went digital. At 4 megapixels the picture quality is good as long as you don't try to go too enlargement-crazy. Auto mode is pretty idiot-proof and works fine for most situations . There are several special modes including Night Scene, Fast Shutter, Slow Shutter, Stitch Assist (for combining multiple shots into a panorama), Indoor, Fireworks and more. I haven't even tried most of these because Auto mode is so all-purpose. Manual mode is just what it sounds like allowing you to customize all settings. There is even a Movie mode which shoots video and sound. The video looks good but is limited to the size of the memory card and it goes fast in this mode. The microphone picks up whatever is closest to it, including moving your hands around on the camera. But hey it's a digital camera, not a camcorder, so this mode is kind of a bonus anyway! Available separately are Wide, Tele and Close-up lenses to add to the A85's versatility. All in all I've been very happy with this camera, it's functionality and picture quality.
I bought a T3i back in November, and quickly realized that the built in flash leaved a lot to be desired. I just started getting into more serious photography, after using a Sony "advanced" point and shoot. I am definitely not a pro, nor do I plan to become one. I have a background in video, so I understand the need for good lighting. I can't realistically carry a set halogens to light my subject on the fly, thus, the reason for the flash. I looked at the 270 and almost instantly ruled it out due to lack of power. The 320 is nice with the built in light, which appealed to the video guy in me, but not enough to offset its lack of features and power. The 580 was a little out of my price range, since I am just now getting into flash photography. Since the 430 can act as a slave, I can at least utilize the master capability of the T3i to trigger it off camera at short range. On camera, it does a great job of lighting and evening out shadows, especially when used as a bounce. I just bought a cheap diffuser to see how it looks when I shoot straight on. I figure that if I really like it, and decide to upgrade at some point in the future, I can get the 580, or what ever new model is out, and then use the 430EX II as a very capable slave unit. So far I have been very pleased with the results while using it. I look forward to learning how to use it better, and seeing what ways I can utilize it for more creative shots. Highly recommended.
Alright so I ordered these because they were a sweet price and my buddy owed me a new pair of headphones since he broke my old ones :/ Anyway, I've had them for a little over a month now and I am nothing but happy with my purchase. The item came exactly as pictured, WITH the right angle jack (which I didn't think made that much of a difference but still), came with 2 soft cases, "sport hooks", and 5 pairs of buds. The cases are both a little iffy, one's too small and the other doesn't fully close and the sport hooks only sorta work HOWEVER, I'm not giving a five-star rating to sport hooks and cases. I'm giving a five-star rating for sound. These are (not exaggerating) the best headphone I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Now I am not a super audiophile, nor have I listened to tons of different headphones in comparison but I have heard some of the competition. In the past I've had apple buds, sony on-ear headphones, beats solo hd's, skullcandys, and listened to everything from skullcrushers to bose. I would rather listen to these headphones than anything I just listed. With the 5 different bud pairs, it's almost impossible not to find one that fits your ear. Once you find the right ones, it gives you the perfect seal for listening. Every time I listen to these buds, I lose myself. With crisp highs, perfect tight bass, and solid mids, they are the perfect listening experience. Now I listen to all kinds of music from metal to techno and there's not a single genre that doesn't sound great. Do yourself a favor. BUY THESE HEADPHONES.
To access the stylus, mini-usb port, charger port, SD slot, IR sensor and headphone jack you have to pull it out of the case. Even the power button is not accessible unless you have long nails! You have to put the PDA in a very bad position while charging or doing a hot-sync which I believe might even damage the ports on the device. It's impossible to listen to music while your PDA is in it. I strongly recommend InnoPocket or Rhinoskin cases for Tungsten E instead of this thing.Mine didn't come with a foam and yes it rattles inside the case. It's not an issue for me, though.The lock is very weak and I believe it will open if it falls down. If you want real protection, Palm Tough case is much better than this one, but it's bulky and not fancy.I got it for free bundled with a Tungsten E. I can't imagine someone pay for it, unless you buy it online and not know what exactly it is. Really not worth the money.
Just got the Zen today and its amazing. I was thinking about geting the 30GB iPod but I liked the features the Zen had over the iPod such as the built in FM tuner. The Zen also has a much better screen then the iPod. Over all I think the Zen is a better MP3 player.
Well I just picked these up since they were on sale ($58)First off I will say they are incredible for the price.What they are good for:-At home use-Equalizing music to your liking-Music riddled with bass-Amazing clarityWhat they aren't good for:-Using them on the go-Not using an ampOverall fantastic purchase.
Adapted my 68pin HD SCSI ribbon cable to fit a 50 pin drive. No issues.
I've tried some cheaper priced ones from another manufacturer, because I don't use it all that much in my office. One particular brand (non Sharp) and model quit working in less than a few months (two of the same). Others have had this particular brand and model and they have had the calculator for years without problems. Definitely worth the little bit of extra money!!
I have this a little over a year and it's still going strong. I have rebuilt my HTPC twice since buying this sound card, so it's seen XP, Vista, and now Windows 7(all 32-bit). At first, I had some issues getting the DDL to work correctly in Vista and Win7. Then I found these drivers and everything worked great [...]The software interface is very different (kinda cheesy), but the functionality is there. All in all, I'm still happy with the card, especially for the price.
The brackets were shipped quickly and installed easily into my Antec 900 PC case. The hole pattern lined up well with both the hard disks and the case. The only improvement I would suggest is to make it easier to install the screws into the hard disk by better placing the access holes. Overall a good product that does what it's supposed to.
This machine does everything you need out of the box. Plus it is Quiet and Sexy. I love it.Get 1GB of RAM though.
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 used to go to the store to buy cartridges for my printer and pay twice as much as I do now at Amazon. It's only logic and dollar and cents wise.
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 purchased this computer after my senior year in high school. I'm now a junior in college and it's still running fine. The only thing I have done is updated to Windows Vista. I recommed you upgrade the ram. I'm still looking doing so myself. Notebook ram is expensive. Regardless, if you find one of these feel comfortable purchasing. It's a quality PC.
I bought this camera for my Grandson and he is enjoying it along with all the features.
My second pair after I lost my first one. Great sound and bass. But, what made me write this review is that after being washed and dried they still work just as great. V-Moda is the best!
My kids asked me to buy this, since the original one was thrown away by a accident. I assume this one works great, because my kids didn't complain it at all.
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!)
I originally bought this particular wireless router after deliberating a couple weeks looking at CNET's review sections. I took it out of the package, plugged it in, and my laptop instantly recognized the network and I was good to go. However, once the router had to be disconnected for a few minutes, everything was shot. It took me about 3 hours to get it back up. This was the only issue, and it was quickly forgotten because, oddly enough, the internet IN port is taking a cable from an OUT port coming from another router that is receiving the internet signal. In my haste I set it up this way figuring that it should work. I can't access the wireless router but I can log into the main router. It's basically acting as an access point, and is giving me good range (it's in my basement, and I brought my computer out of my house and into my car, about 75 feet away from the house before the signal died. Most people are concerned about range with wireless routers and access points, and I can tell you that it is dependent on many things, like the construction of the house and strength of signal. I typically use my laptop 2 floors up from the router at a distance of about 40 feet. There I get "Low" signal strength, but can get a rate of about 250 Kbps. The case is plastic, but then again wireless technology is not going to be in any pretty packaging anytime soon. It will mount on the provided stand and has 2 moveable antennas which should ALWAYS be pointed up, not at your supposed position in the house. Overall I would recommend this product because of good performance and easy setup. Read the directions!
Does exactly what it says it will. I've been using it between my mac and school's pcs with no problems.
I had the IS-20 QD Camera, the earlier model to this one and was pleased by the picture results. Sadly the IS-20 started acting weird wouldn't take pictures with the remote and would drain the batteries if left inside the camera over night. Tried fixing it but it'd take money and time, so i upgraded to the IS-50 and still a charm to use. Easy to point and shoot the only fall for it is taking pictures with really low light. That's all, over all a great camera to own.
Excellent Service and now am a thoroughly satisfied customer.
For the price you can't beat these speakers,great sound and thay are 3 way!!I would recommend.
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.
FIASCO this makes these nuts look bad. - Unit not working, called for help on Tues Dec 16th Tech1 at Sonic Blue said the unit would need to be reset and we would not have this problem again. That evening Tech2 at Sonic Blue said it was a problem on their side. Wed we could not get through on hold 4.5 hours and disconnected. Thurs. Tech3 at Sonic Blue said they were still having problems on their side, then said the unit was defective, his supervisor, said it was them, then the unit.Over the course of 4 days, we were on hold over 7 hours, spent over 2 hours trouble shooting with Sonic Blue and had Sonic Blue flip-flop on where the problem is, first it is them, then our unit, then the service, then our unit. Whatever reason it really is, it appears that the service and the unit are defective. We will be ordering a TIVO unit.
The sound quality is exceptional and the sleek design attractive EXCEPT the LED read-out can't be seen from more than a few feet away and forget about putting the oversized remote in it's holder -- it'll be the first thing you'll knock over evey time you reach for anything near it. I would have preferred the updated model but couldn't find it for sale in the U.S. Eton seems to have some sort of distribution rights for Grunding products and they won't bring it into the states. Guess you could buy one in the U.K if you happen to be there.
This printer is capable of producing excellent results on Epson paper and with Epson ink. But get ready to spend big money. You never get the print right on the first try. The second try is also a bust. By the third try, you might get something that is somewhat close to what's on the screen, unless you are trying to hit skin tones. Then you can expect to use up an entire pack of paper and ink cartridge to get one print. Why not just go to the photolab and have it done in the first place?I tried the luster roll paper, and aside from the poor design of the roll paper holder on this cheaply made machine, the results are very nice. But the cost per print (I got about 12 out of one ink cartridge) is in the neighborhood of $3.50 to $4.00. Considering you'll make three bad ones for each good one, you'd still be better off sending them to a lab.I'm still not sold on digital photography, especially from a professional standpoint. Your time is money, and there is no way you can charge enough for a print to recoup all the time of scanning, retouching, color correcting and making numerous bad prints to arrive at the one good one. If you have lots of time and money, buy this printer. If your time is valuable to you and are trying to make living from photography in this dead economy, let the photolab make the mistakes and concentrate your extra time on marketing.For the person who is a hobbyist, I would assume this printer is all you'd really need to print family photos and the occasional enlargement. If you can afford it.By the way, don't try to use off-brand cartridges on this thing. I bought one of the &quot;fully compatible, made-in-China&quot; deals from a major ink jet site and it spewed ink all over the machine and ruined part of a role of luster paper. Epson will own your soul if you buy this machine.
Software was out of date when purchased as new. Was unable to use until I updated it...which based on the instructions from Iriver were a bit difficult. Love the unit though..very functional.
I purchased this item through Amazon. They were great for their part. BUT the part in general was poorly made. One of the ENDS broke off after unplugging it once. Sadly this happened well after any warranty would have helped me. After all, I don't make a habit of pulling out my HDMI cird just for fun! DO NOT BUY BELKIN!
I'VE HAD THE APPLE HI FI FOR A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME BUT I TAKE IT TO MY WORK AND LISTEN TO IT EACH NIGHT AND IT BLOWS EVERYONE OUT OF THE ROOM. IT'S CLEAR AND CRISP NO MATTER HOW LOUD I'VE CRANKED IT UP...IF IT GETS DISTORTED, I WOULD NOT KNOW SINCE I CAN ONLY TAKE THE LOUDNESS UP TO A CERTAIN POINT (AND THAT'S PRETTY LOUD) AND THERE HAS BEEN NO DISTORTION AT ALL. MY LITTLE 4G NANO WORKS PERFECTLY IN IT. I GOT MY NEW APPLE HI FI ON EBAY FOR $200 (SHIP INCL) AND THAT'S A GREAT PRICE AS YOU CAN SEE...BATTERIES DON'T LAST LONG IF YOU USE BATTERY POWER. SEEMS TO ME I ONLY GOT ABOUT 7 HOURS OUT OF THEM. I LIKE THE RUBBER PAD ON THE BOTTOM TO PROTECT THE UNIT AND YOUR TABLE OR WHAT EVER SURFACE YOU PUT IT ON. I LOVE THE HANDLES WHERE YOU CAN EASILY CARRY IT FROM PLACE TO PLACE....WONDERFUL UNIT...HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! P.S. I HAD ORIGINALLY WANTED THE BOSE, LIKE THIS BETTER THOUGH...:)
We cannot get this to work. We have called and emailed the manufacturer for support and have received no response.
Having been a photographer for many years and now working as a TV cameraman i found myself looking for a replacement for my old digital compact (pentax optio 3.2mp) which was excellent for such a small basic and low res camera.After a very brief internet search i found myself looking at the higher end of digital compacts. i was toying with the DSLR route for the same sort of money but thought no i really want something very small to take on my travels with work and the SLR is not going to be it..so back to a compact camera..The Leica appealed to me mainly because it can be used in total manual mode including manual focus and that is the way I allways work using the auto settings as an assist and not as a be all and end all. I dont like to be dictated to by a computer, well who does eh? Im the boss! I mean how does that camera know how dark i want those shadows eh???? Simply put it dosn't!Having used this camera a little on location in the desert of arizona i am fairly impressed, its great for landscapes using the 16.9 format and the auto bracket mode is very useful as exposure is impossible to gauge with the screen in bright sunlight. The lens range is a very useful 28mm f2.8 - 112mm f4.9 it is very good having the 28mm (35mm conv ).A quick trip to the local Nascar meeting was also a very good execise to put this little camera through its paces and yeah im sure with a little more telephoto I may have got slighty better shots, but then again im not sure about that, and remember this is a 10MP camera so for a magazine page shot could be zoomed slightly and not suffer at all. Im not sugesting you should buy this over a DSLR for sports but it would be a very handy little back up camera for an event like this. I used to Continuous shooting mode for the pit stop action sequences and it worked great!I have found when needed the Program mode works very well in most situations with a few tweaks in the camera, however the preset modes such 'Party' mode are far from good, giving terrible skin tones. The moral of this story, hmm dont trust a computer.I purchased mine with a spare batt and a couple of 2GIG cards so that i can shoot in RAW most of the time if needed.I would normally be the sort of person who would not care about brand names and go for the panasonic but thought hey its not really that much more and i may tire of having to explain to everyone 'it's really a leica you know, with a different badge on , blah blah balh' so i thought dont be a penny pincher just get what you really want and that was a little red dot.So as a little sum up, i would say if you know what you are doing (as with any camera i guess) and can work around its limitations (lens range lack of accessories ie flash guns, filters etc )this little Leica has the potential to be one of the best cameras you can get period! With its abilty to shoot RAW and giving you 10.4 MP and a good set of optics. Great for travel and candids so very much like the essence of a real rangefinder Leica.A very neat little package. So far so good!(This is an ongoing review and i will keep you posted when i have used it more and have found fault with it.)
This little radio is great, it is clear and gets good reception. The only complaint I have is that their was no electrical adaptor and I need a battery change every week. I get to hear Regis, Rachael, Whoopi, and Oprah now every day.
I installed 2GB in my ASUS P5K-E with INTEL CORE DUO 2.6 running VISTA ULTIMATE 64 BIT and I think it's fantastic, ordered 2 more GB. Way to go OCZ.
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.
Fantastic flash- very versitile. The various auto and TTL modes are much cleverer than I. Works supurbly with my D100. The only complaint I have is that you may need to sell a car to buy one. Otherwise this product is a 5.
I purchased an ILIVE boombox radio, IPOD docking station device. Shortly thereafter I noticed that my IPOD would freeze, causing the need to drain and recharge. I thought the issue was related to my IPOD, so I inquired with Apple. I followed their instructions and still had this problem. My daughter had stayed with me for awhile and during her stay she began using her IPOD in the ILIVE boombox. Shortly there after she too experienced her first IPOD freeze. I spoke to a friend who told me that my IPOD was freezing due to my docking device. She said she had docked her IPOD into a device that also caused her IPOD to freeze. She recommended the JBL brand. I have another friend who also had purchased the JBL on Stage several years ago, and his IPOD seemed to work fine. He said he's never experienced any problems and is very satisfied with his purchase. I had been searching for the JBL for quite some time, but was not able to locate the smaller style. I finally decided to search Amazon, where I located and purchased. This product is great for the office, bathroom, or around the house. The sound is exceptional, and now I am able to play through my entire library without experiencing IPOD freeze. I highly recommend this product. Although there is a remote, I found it a little difficult to use.
if you are trying to decide between the 600 and other players, your search has ended here. The rio is not only incredibly lightweight but is very small. The software this player comes with is AWESOME it's very easy to use and even reads mp3's from zip disks. If you are thinking about getting a player with flash memory think again not only does the rio come with memory but you can soon buy a 32 megabyte expansion for 50 bucks! try buying a 32 meg flash card at 50 bucks! the diamond comes with headphones that are very comfy and great software, plus a usb cable. I downloaded a 4 meagabyte song in 5 secconds! The usb is not only fast but as soon as i plugged it in it immediatly detected the player. i just can't say enough about this player i would give it 15 stars if amazon would let me! trust me, if you buy this player you won't be dissapointed. p.s.s the sound this baby makes is just like a cd, forget what that other guy said about crackles, it's crystal clear!
I mixed these speakers with a set of six and a half three way speakers in my small truck and wow what an improvement in sound quality in highs and mid bass. I would recommend them highly for small spaces.
The mount itself is great with nice movement. The only problem is the wall mount screws it comes with. They include plastic screw clamps. I'd recommend buying some more steady screw.
I've had this printer for over a year now... actually two years now! Got it at Office Depot and it was a Consumer Reports Best Buy. So, based on that, I purchased it. It works great - all the time. I think it may have jammed once or twice since I've had it and that was probably my fault. The toner is expensive, BUT it does seem to last a long time and the printing is GREAT qualiy. We are only printing in our home office, so it's not extensive. We've had to get new toner once or twice and it runs about $80 (which I think is pricey).I'd recommend it to anyone without hesitation.
When I first started putting my Home Theatre together I relied heavily on user reviews found at a number of different sites. These speakers received high grades at all sites where my alternative, Bose, were just average. Unbelievable value for the amount they cost, I would gladly pay two to three times their cost given the result.I purchased these speakers unseen, unheard and as stated above the sound is just amazing. They are powered by a Pioneer VSX1015TXO.I write this review so others may benefit from user reviews as much as I have during my Home Theatre project.
to start, the leather case is not that bad, as long as youre in a clean environment. doesnt fully case the zen so dust and other debris easily get inside and onto the screen. also, the window on the leather case scratches and glares easily and i find myself taking it out to watch movies. the armband is worthless. it uses these circle velcro spots spread out along the outside to secure it. now, if u actually work out you wont be able to find a comfortable spot due to the fact that once you get it tight enough if your zen isn't on hold it will start squeezing the play or smart button. oh and if you decide to change songs dont touch anything but the button you want to use because any extra pressure will squeeze one or more buttons rendering your zen frozen until you free all the buttons.wish i could have gotten my money back.
It's one of the best optical mouses on the market. It's ergometric, just the right size and dependable.
These are probably the best headphones i have ever bought in my life. The sound is pretty good, i'm sure there are better but given the price they stand up pretty well.Where they don't stand up though, is durability. Expect them to break, and to be very sad when they break. They'd be a lot nicer if they weren't made out of plastic.I would shop around and maybe look at some metal headphones (I assume they exist) or other reviews before you buy them.
I needed more memory to speed up my computer. I searched and found this item to be the most cost effective for my needs. It arrived within 3-4 days of my internet order, I installed it immediately and my computer now opens and runs programs like NERO and Adobe photoshop much faster and without the lockups I had previously.
After owning a Palm III, and a Palm V, I decided to upgrade to the IIIc, and I am very pleased.The color screen is a great, a lot easier to read (as longest is not outside), if you play games, like to load lots of applications and keep tons of stuff the 8 Megs come really handy, if you like to see things in rich color and Palms this is the one to own.
I love this product.When travelling as much as I do, I HATE sharing my screen with the strangers sitting next to me. This product prevents this.It is easy to take off the screen when you do need to share the screen with other people.The only downside to this product is, that is reduces the light to the screen. I have gotten used to it, and keep it attached to my screen most of the time.
I purchased the 4016 about 5 months ago. The print quality has been really bad. I am suprised others in the reviews have not complained. The toner that came with it has run out. I will be putting in new toner and see if fixes the quality problem.
got it shipped within the time. yet to see how long the battery lasts.will update
This product arrived promptly but turned out to be defective. Files were successfully transferred onto the flash drive, but after ejecting the flash drive and reopening it, some of the files were gone or unreadable. I emailed Kingston support and was told the flash drive was defective.
This magnifier is excellent. It is easy to interchange the 2 magnification lenses. I highly recommend this magnifier for children as well as adults.
Each time I transfer the files to it, the software stops some where in the middle for ever. Have to restart again and again.A garbage.
I bought this to replace an older Antec case to improve cooling and noise. This case did both. Because it uses 120mm fans instead of 80mm the case is both quieter and has better airflow. Also the drive cages were bigger and better designed (easier removal, better airflow) than the older design. The air "tunnel" built in to the case for processor cooling does make the CPU much cooler. Sometimes the CPU is cooler than the system temp. It is NOT a silent case, but it is a quiet case. If you want a silent case, look to the (more expensive) Antec P180. The case does not come with a power supply (unlike most Antec cases), so factor that into the price.
I love my DVD player! And I hate it!I love my DVD player with an &quot;E&quot;, because it's so easy to set up and get running. Literally took me 10 minutes from box to first view on screen. I must qualify this by saying that I was lucky, I had extra inputs on my TV. If your TV has only one input, or all the ones you have are taken, you may need to do some finagling. But that's not the player's fault.I hate my DVD player with an &quot;A&quot;, because it's addicting. I may never leave the house.The Toshiba SD2805 is a great deal for the money. Doesn't have tons of features but it DOES have enough to handle all the features of any DVD movie out there, and for a price that will leave you plenty of money to invest in DVDs.
Great book! Clear, thorough and complete. Leaves no questions pertaining to any of his instruction. Examples perform just the way they are supposed to. Good sense of humor. The best instructive book I have ever had the pleasure to learn from. Reed Jacobson is an author whose publications I'll certainly watch for.
This set is awsome. I think my sound a little better than the 4 PC. set I had before.
Good deal for the price. Works good.Would recommend to others.Replaced another targus rechargeable mouse that had been used for a long time.
I don't know if in USA happens this with any ISP, but I bougth this router from Chile, and it doesn't work with mi ISP (VTR Banda Ancha). With other ISP's works fine.I know that is a problem of VTR, but I don't care, doesn't work for me.
We just returned from a trip to Ireland 2/2012, having been there for a week. Two of these adapters were used frequently on a daily basis including using a high wattage hair-dryer and no issues once-so-ever. American plugs were held very securely in this adapter and they worked out perfectly.At the selling price for under $5 and very good quality of build, they're a great buy. Highly recommended as they passed our test!
the product itself is great(i've owned one before).the only drawback is when one orders the item but is delivered a different receiver.i believe in the unit strongly enough however,to,after sendin' it back to memory suppliers,to ask for them to send the correct one back to me;giving them a second opportunity to get it right(ha,or screw it up again).i do believe it was a mistake in the warehouse picking process(those personnel are highly underrated)which frankly i'm surprised doesn't happen more often.it's only been a mo. and a half since the original order went in,so what's another mo. or so,right? go,ms,go!! i am very much lookin' forward to getting it here sooner than later,as it was gifted for a birthday in early april.oh,before i forget;before your cs representative calls to confirm the items,be sure to ask for the one that actually purchased it...the one for whom it was intended intercepted that message instead of me(surprise bd gift was revealed to them and not much of a surprise after that).
I have had this slow cooker for a little less then a year.He gets extremely hot so we have always been very careful with it.Well it burnt through the cord, melted it blew the breaker.Now it is dead, thank god my kitchen, house and family are fine.DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!
I have setup and worked quite a bit with this Apple product, although this is not my everyday machine. In short, this is a nice computer, and non-geek users will love how easy it is to setup and use for most tasks.I would especially recommend this computer for novice computer users or those who are simply fed up with the routine torture of working with older Windows machines.However: I strongly recommend upgrading the amount of RAM and considering the model with CD-RW (in case you're considering purchasing a used eMac.)
I bought these headphones after reading the great responses left by other customers and I must say that these headphones really do deliver a great sound. The moment you put them in your ear (make sure you find the perfect size ear tips)and play a song you will be blown away!!! I've only had them for less than a day and I know it's early to say that these are really great headphones...but they are!!! I would put these up there with the Beats by Dr. Dre, Shure and Etymotic. A plus for me was the great packaging that these headphones came in. Very high quality. To conclude I would like to say these headphones are worth the purchase. DO NOT HESITATE.
Easy to install, lots of choices for mounting, looks like this is made well with heavy duty construction. Instructions are a bit weak or maybe its me. Had a hard time understanding that the raise lower movement is achived by pushing in on the knuckle to release a lock, I thought it was just stiff and so pushed harder until I gave up and luckily discovered this unlock/lock.
As someone who likes quality over quality I must say that these speakers are pretty good. Granted, they're not worth the $99 plus tax that I paid for them, but they do the job. The bass on these are not as muddy or distorted as some may say. If there is some distortion than the problem isn't with the speakers. Some media players have an equilizer, so mess with that until you get the right sound. Then you should be ok.I must admit I was looking for something else when purchasing new speakers (had a pair of $15 creative speakers that finally broke after 2 years...and being played way too loud as well....check out my review.) It came down to these or the Logictech 2.1 system. The P.C. Richard near my house has a Bose display and listening station. I was blown away by the quality of these. While not as loud as the Companion 3 series 2.1 speakers, they do the job just fine. But if these ever go I will go back to my trusty Creative speakers....better buy for less money. I still recommend these, but only if you are willing to spend the cash.Update:After about six months the left speaker started flickering and then one day, stopped working completely. I suggest buying the Altec Lansing V82420 speakers for less the price and will last at least twice as long (going on 3.5 years now and still sound fresh out of the box)
Although the output from the printer looks nice for the price, it has two important design faults if you want to use it over a network.Firstly, It can't lease an IP address from a DHCP server like say a router. This means that if you connect it to a router and run the install, it probably won't work. You have to set your PC to a satic IP adress on the same subnet as the printer and manually set the IP of the printer before setting your PC back to the IP address it should have. If you're not Au fei with networking you wouldn't be able to do this as the info isn't in the manual and HP tech support wouldn't know a subnet from a piano.The other problem is more serious as it cannot be worked around. WPA encryption doesn't work at all. WEP isn't secure enough so if you want to use this printer on a properly secured wireless network, you can't.There are also a number of minor nigling problems like, it takes up to 20 minutes to negotiate a connection to a wired router.One final note: never call HP tech support.
This is the best printer I have ever had!! I love it!!
We bought this product for our family and they loved it! We tried it at home and it was easy to work with...we recommend purchasing a memory stick so the user can load music and pictures on it to view.
I've gone through many different sets of headphones as a runner and I'm always looking for some that are comfortable, stay in my ear, and don't break. I've never found a set that meets all three criteria. These phones have pretty decent sound, but did not stay in my ear very well, especially once I started sweating. The phones would sit in my ear okay, but if I wanted really good sound I would have to push down on the bud into my eardrum and instantly it would sound twice as good/loud. After I would start to sweat, the buds would gradually get looser and move farther from my ear drum. On really long runs they would even pop out of my ear completely.In addition to the eardrum fit, I did not like the way they fit over the head. I would have to adjust the phones and tighten them at least once a mile, and I couldn't wear a cap or head covering in the winter with these as they're too stiff to put anything over. The cord from the phones is pretty bad too, as it twists into itself just slightly and is never truly straight. Finally, I don't know what the Sweat Guard Mechanism is for because the functionality of these phones drops 50% at least once I started sweating. And like every pair of phones I've had, they went mono and the left phone eventually stopped working, almost surely because it was ruined by sweat.I would have given these phones 2 stars because, despite how cheap they are, they did last me around 200 miles of use, which is more than most phones last me, but I have to give it 1 because they specifically advertise it in a way that makes you think it is "sweat-proof," but I can almost guarantee you if you sweat enough these phones will eventually succumb to it, just like pretty much every sport headphone on the market today.
These speakers are so bad! We have had them for about 2 months now and they always have that grating interference/popping sound whenever we have a cell phone in the room. We have a 2nd computer with speakers nearby that never makes so much as a peep when cell phones are near it. Do not buy these! Invest a little bit more for ones with better shielding!!
I originally bought a Panasonic th58px60u plasma to hang on the wall, but it was heavy and we weren't comfortable with that. For less money we went from a 58" to 73" screen and the PQ is great (up to 1080p). Especially for HD (both cable and now HD-DVD). SD channels leave something to be desired when blown up this big, but are acceptable. The problem is when you watch and get used to HD, nothing else is worth watching. True cable HD channels broadcasted (and recorded) at 720p look incredibly good.I've had no problems with the TV except sometimes when I first turn it on to watch cable, the screen is partially split. I just change the channel and come back and the problem goes away. This turned out to be a problem with my cable box and not the TV.We also just bought the Toshiba A1 HD-DVD player, which will blow you away on this TV! Eventhough the player transmits 1080i signals, it doesn't matter. HD-DVD's are recorded in such a way that each relative frame is the same moment in time, so the whole odd/even issue of interlacing is a moot point. I've played my regular Pearl Harbor DVD using this player to up-convert to 1080i and it looked like near HD quality. Cars (by Pixar) looked great! Some of my other DVD's do not look as good, but that's an issue with the dvd, not the player or TV.I also like the fact that you can control other components through the TV. It has an easy-to-use setup screen to "learn" about other components connected to the set (it knows when something's been connected). The reason I like this is because my other components are out of sight from the remote, but never the TV. So if I've changed the input to DVD for example, the remote now acts as a DVD remote. If I'm watching cable, the remote now acts as my cable remote, etc... Nice.If you're watching SD stations, you'll want to be back at least 10 feet, but if you're watching HD-DVD, you can be just a few feet away and it still looks good.All my components are connected to the TV, and from the TV I run digital sound out to my receiver. Sound quality is very good as well, but like everything else, it's also configurable.We have a 12'(W) x 24'(L) room dedicated as a home theater. This set is the perfect size for that room.
I bought this (the chrome-x 150) from amazon.com for $. The moment i got this product i was in love. I have had around 10 cd players in the past and i only like a few of them enough to keep for a long time. I will keep this cd-player till it breaks. The LCD backlight is very cool. It is very easy to read. I also love the skip protection on the imp-150. Great for regular cd's and more than you will ever need for mp3 or wma cd's. Also the firmware upgrade is the easiest thing to do. The remote is very nicely built and the buttons are just well placed. This cd-player is a MUST HAVE!! i hope this helped some people
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)
I've used this router for about a year and have had decent performance. Unfortunately, during those times when I did have issues the non-existent tech support was adding insult to injury. Now the router stopped working, but doesn't give any error messages or indications anything is wrong save the fact that it doesn't. I've had mixed results with D-Link in the past, but this most recent interaction has confirmed my belief that D-Link produces products (at least wireless routers) that are a good choice only when it's the only one available.
Pros: Love this printer. Great color. No jams on different weight media. No more inkjet cartridges!Cons: If there is a way to delay the time before the printer goes into 'wait mode' which requires 'warming up' and slows print of first page, I can't find it. The printer driver is very basic lacking enough control over the printer from the PC.
Wow, Belkin is terrible. I have a Belkin Router and Modem, and both suck, big time. Every day, the connection fails. Whether I'm surfing the net or in the middle of an AIM conversation. Then I have to reconnect the modem, and re-install the router. It takes several minutes. And get this, it disconnected in the middle of writing this review. But it gets annyoing when you have to do it twice a day. Skip this one.
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!
My use: scanning small receipts and business cardsPROS: durable (I've scanned thousands), small (uses little desk space), powered by USB cord (no need for electrical outlet), high quality scans, easy to use softwareCONS: must wait a little extra between scans. If you insert the next sheet a little too early, the scanner crashes. Then you must shut down the software, unplug the scanner USB cord and restart the software to use again.WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: if you scan small sheets,you must place them in the far right feed area- this is the location of the internal sensor. Scans standard size paper well- a great portable scanner for a laptop.WOULD I BUY AGAIN: Yes.
I purchased these speakers after reading many reviews and test driving them at a local electronics store.For music listening, I wanted a 2.1 setup with the computer in my home office. The 5.1 systems are great for TV and movies, but when it comes to music, I am a huge fan of 2-channel audio. I don't want excessively loud volume, just great quality stereo at normal volume levels.These speakers are better than anything I expected. I find myself wanting to spend more time in front of the computer just so I can enjoy the crisp and clear sound. I can hear things in my music that I never noticed with the previous speakers (basic freebies from Dell). Even at high volumes, these speakers are exceptional. They effortlessly overpower my 15x12 office.No buyer's remorse here. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. This is coming from an obsessive person that is cursed with unreasonable expectations for all of the following in every-day life: cleanliness, quality, uniformity, straightness, levelness, balance, parallelism, perpendicularity... long long list.
This antenna wasn't to difficult to assemble. I work slow and it took me about 45 minutes. It pulled in about 6 more hdtv channels compared to my previous antenna, which was an antenna for my scanner. It is very directional. I installed it in my attic space of my garage. It is up about 18ft from the ground. It receives stations from 60 miles away. Not to bad considering its height. I live 25 air miles from most of the stations except the PBS station that transmits from SIU in Carbondale, IL. I am very pleased with the purchase.
After I returned the TeleZapper that I bought from RadioShack because its annoying tones simply did not do the job promised, I was intrigued by the range of reviews other Amazon customers have encountered.Being an engineer, I became curious. why didn't the TeleZapper work for me? Or, how would I know that it really worked? A friend mentioned that the Telemarketing industry can easily update their predictive dialers to ignore the TeleZapper's tone generation technique.It turned out that this is the case for a widely used predictive dialer from Avaya, named "Mosaix". "The TeleZapper has absolutely no effect on the operation of the Mosaix Predictive Dialing System", according to an Avaya Sales Support Bulletin that I found on the Mosaix User's Group website. This finally cleared up my puzzlement about the TeleZapper.I have also investigated the Caller Id systems that some phone companies offer to enable privacy management services. They seem rather complicated to set-up and to use. In addition, I would have to pay monthly fees for these services forever.I am still looking for something to solve my unwanted telemarketer call problems. I have found another item on Amazon, named TriVOX. Its approach seems to be quite different. I am going to research it, and may post my findings on its review list.
- Excellent design, 5.1 sound effect is too good- I actually returned back this piece and opted for traditional Mini DV camcorder Sony DCR HC 96.Reason for my frustration in SR7 was its compatibility issues. Its like once you buy this one, you would have to (almost) buy HD TV, HDMI cable and may be few costly softwares to work with high quality video format. Also it would require large amount of storage capacity and processing power (Yes, even though this is a hard drive model, processing is costly). And when I through of all these collectively, that package is something I cannot afford.> Sony MUST provide HDMI cable with this buy when you are paying $1300 for it> Since toshiba has signed off the video format war, sony would definitely come up with one good Blueray camcorder soon.. and then this camcorder would not be this hot.MiniDV is still my favorite. I can easily get DVD quality, superb sharpness and colors. Yes there are some efforts to convert it from Mini DV to DVD but that one time work is ok if you are getting nice quality.
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.
Nice and quiet...cancels quite a bit of outside interference, and the stereo quality while listening to music is excellent!
Got the 430EX II on Friday and tried it out right away. If you have a DSLR with a hot shoe then you should really try this and see the difference. Indoor pictures look beautiful and (depending on how you set up the flash, such as angle) warm.The flash comes with its own case which seems to be adequately padded and it also has room to store the stand-alone base. I have a Canon zoom pack 1000Canon Zoom Pack 1000 for Elan and Rebel Series Cameras (Holster Style)and I couldn't fit the camera and the flash inside the case (while the flash was inside its own case). I could have probably fit them all with flash removed from its own case but for now I feel more comfortable to leave the flash inside its own case and carry it separately.The mounting and unmounting of the flash is fast and robust. I used normal AA batteries and had no problem shooting in burst, the flash worked every time. Since my camera is a T2i, I need to buy some other accessories to try the flash off-camera and remotely.It took me a while to pull the trigger on this purchase since it's a lot of money for me, but after seeing the results my only regret is that I wish I had purchased this earlier.I bought this directly from Amazon and through the prime and as usual I am very satisfied with the delivery. Purchased on Wednesday and was delivered on Friday.
I was looking at digital voice recorders w/ 5+ hrs recording time and they were all $150+, so I decided why not get an MP3 and have some extra bang for my buck? Not only is the quality on this better than my cheapy old recorder, but it was only $120 (not bad considering the dual function!), has 8 hrs recording time, the file types convert and then there is the whole MP3 thing so I can plug this into the CD player in my car. DRAWBACKS: Scratches easily/buttons activate easily (TIP-TRAVEL SOAP DISHES ARE PERFECT SIZE FOR A CASE!!), the software BITES (you'll have to restart your computer, reattach cables, yikes!), and it is kinda fussy about the batteries. I am forever opening and closing the battery door to get it to work for some reason. All in all I definitely got what I paid for and certainly am happy with it.
This is exactly what I needed to complete my move to the iPod world. It's like having your entire CD collection in a boombox. It's simple to hook up, has great sound quality, and best of all NO SPEAKER WIRES!!!!Big plus is the portability. I took this on a weekend trip, plugged it in, and had my entire CD collection with me while on vacation. Another advantage is I can move it from room to room as needed for workouts, folding laundry, or whatever (I prefer listening to music without ear buds). It's so plain and compact that I can even have it in a formal living room during a party without it looking out of place the way a stereo does. And the iPod charges while docked so no running out of power. I even could see buying a couple of these babies, putting them in a few different rooms I listen to music in, and just taking the iPod with me from room to room.I got rid of my stereo several months after buying this. I just stopped using it, and I now no longer need CDs except for storage. And this takes up a lot less space. It can sit on a bookshelf or on the floor, could even sit on my desk if I wanted. No need for a stereo cabinet.The only gripe I have is that the remote is pretty limited. It's fine for what it is, but I wish I could use it to search through the songs on my iPod from a distance. For example, while I'm listening to a song, I'd like to be able to see the iPod screen on the remote, use the menus to select the next song/artist/album I want to hear, and put it into a queue of songs to play. Sort of like making a playlist as I listen rather than have to create the playlist in advance and then play it. That would be nirvana!
I've only had this thing for a day and find it to be great fun. It does exactly what it claims and is so easy to use. The picture quality on my monitor is excellent. The audio is good but not excellent. But then one shouldn't expect 5.1 surround sound from a built in mike on any device. But as for the picture quality, I have two desktops and a laptop and all three provide excellent quality. I have not tried to view videos on TV so I cannot comment on the quality when blown up. Initially I couldn't get the Point and Shoot to start automatically or find the icon in "My Computer" after having pluged in the USB connector. But after turning off Norton anti-virus, it came right up. (It may require a restart) This happens from time to time with some software, and this is one that may get blocked. If turning Norton or whatever antivirus you are using makes you nervous, unplug your network connection and then turn it off. Norton actually provides a timer which will turn itself back on after a specified amount of time.. in the event you forget. You can find this feature under "Options". It's a bit of a hassle but well worth the effort. I was in the market for a voice recorder for recording notes while in the car when I found this item. Having video capability as well as audio offers so much more for only a small increase in cost over a voice recorder. For example, if you're looking for an apartment, a car or even a computer, taking videos as you go will help you make a decision later after reviewing all of your options and, of course help eliminate guesswork later if you forget which car had which opition; which monitor goes with which computer, etc. The cost difference between this and a voice recorder turns out to minimal for what you get. For the money, I think this is a terrific product and would highly recommend it.
This privacy screen is the best I have used and it was a really reasonable price. Two-sided use provide protection regardless of the ambient light. I use this also to reduce glare and it works pretty well for that too. Measure your screen carefully so that you get the right size. It is not just the diagonal measurement but also the aspect ratio so measure the height and width also of screen to be used on and check the details before you order.
I bought this on recommendation from my brother who has had the same model for about seven years. I should have put more stock in the negative reviews it received here because mine did the same thing that has been happening to others. After working fine for a week, it all of a sudden started switching the outlets on and off at random. I then unplugged everything and tried again. Now only some of the outlets were receiving power. I considered getting an exchange but after reading other reviews of them going out after two years or less I just asked for a refund. I was replacing a seven year old Monster Power unit with stage 2 clean power that worked fine, I just wanted to upgrade to stage 4. Apparently Monster has let their build quality go way down in the last seven years.
30 loose floppies sent, not in packaging as noted, no sure of quality as I have not checked them all.
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.
I bought one of these and found that it was a little small for my needs, instead of trying to return it I bought a second one and am very glad I got two instead of one 36". These allow me to seperate my cable and internet (cable modem and wireless router). I also bought a hinged door to go one each one and couldn't be happier with them. I have about 18 cat5e runs to various rooms and parts of the house (a couple entertainment centers and multiple runs to the office and to some rooms) and this handles them fine. I am able to fit a wireless router and switch in one and my coaxial and modem in another. I even bought the 2 gang outlet to go in the top left of one of them. I'm pleased, I'm glad I purchased two instead of a long one, helps organize things for me.
I have tried using this adapter with iPhone 4 and iPod, however, it is a huge disappointment! Unless you turn the volume of the source and the tape player all the way up, you cannot hear anything but a background noise. Even if with the max volume, there is a background noise. I am not sure if the jack configuration is the problem or the adapter itself has a problem, but there is definitely a problem.
Like they used to say on Fresh Gear.. "Don't Buy This".. From a specs point of view it looks like a great player. But the frimware has serious problems and there is not an upgrade. I used it for about three hours and it locked up repeatedly. Had to pull battery out to reset it. Also the resume feature just does not work. Looked around on a few forums and found out other people had the same problem. Given those firmware issues I consider it a defective product and returned it. So don't buy this. I'm still looking for the perfect MP3 player have not had much luck yet.
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.
I've always been a Canon buyer and have had many of their cameras over the past 40 years. I upgraded from the SD400 and found the improvment remarkable. This one is amazing. Color saturation and range are terrific. The noise level is almost non-existent. Image stabilization is fantastic. This is just a backup camera for me when I don't want to carry my SLR. It's so good that I'm using my expensive SLR less. From what I read I found this to be a preferable selection to the more expensive SD750 800, 850, 900 and 1000 models.
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.
Easy installation, Very good sound and surround sound. The head set is conenient. It is heavy and I weren't expecting it, but it is nice to wear. The range is wide enough, I can even bring our the trash the the dumpster.The sound is dropping out once is a while using the doaxial input. It might be better using the optical input. It can't do DTS, Dolby digital only.I think this is the this is the best value for the money.
The first thing you notice about these speakers is how elegant they look. The speakers take up virtually no space plus the bass unit is super efficient for its size. The hockey puck is not only cool but functional. My old speakers didn't have a jack on the the control pad and required an awkward trip to the back of my computer. Bottom line, great sound from small cool speakers.
This is now the fourth one I have purchased for 4 different computers. There have been no complaints at all from any of the users.
I thought that it was &#34;another flash more&#34;. I was wrong, It is a excellent flash for Canon EOS.Incredible 400 flashes with 4 alcaline bateries only.
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 product shown and it worked great. It didn't fall out of the wall outlet even with heavy power cords attached. I would certainly purchase it again.
After having two sets of these headphones lose the sound in one channel I undertook to find out what was wrong. After a bit of dissecting I found that the problem is a defective design where the wires inside the cable attach to the stereo plug. Even though externally there appears to be a good strain relief at the plug this strain relief is apparently hot molded to the tiny internal wires. This molding process fixes the tiny wires to the internal wall of the strain relief and does not allow the wires to move when the headphone cable is pulled in normal usage. Since these internal wires cannot move inside the strain relief, the entire stress of the normal usage pulling is transferred directly to the solder joint where the tiny internal wires attach to the stereo plug. After a short while the internal wire breaks at the solder joint thus losing that channel.This is a problem that cannot be easily fixed. If you have these headphones you should take special care to avoid pulling or stressing the cable near the stereo plug. Or maybe just do not go there in the first place...
I'm using this cable to stream video from my D-Link NAS to my ASUS O!Play via a Linksys router and Linksys switch. It sends 1080p video with no problems or glitches. I also use another one to send the files from my PC to the NAS, and again there are no issues. I have no complaints with this cable.Also, I work a block away from a Fry's store and I think they charge at least double for a similar CAT6 cable.
We originally received this product as a holiday gift in 2007. After a couple of months, this first version started to lock-up the dvds we would play in the last half-hour of the movie, without fail. We thought it was the dvds that we were getting from Netflix, but it also locked-up on the few dvds that we own. So after a year of dealing with this, we were able to finagle a brand-new system, the same model, sent to us from Philips, but I specifically requested a different manufacture date in order to avoid the same problem. This unit also started to lock-up our dvds after about a year or so. So finally, in the last half hour of Avatar (which we never saw in the theater), I couldn't take it and my fist went through the player unit repeatedly. I would not trust another Philips brand product again after this.Pros: great sound, slim design, easy to use.Cons: dvd lock-up (always in the final moments of a movie), loud (high-pitch whizzing or low-pitch grumbling when dvd is in play), unresponsive with controls, just an overall poorly executed product.
I use the V-Moda earbuds with my video iPod because the one's that came with it hurt my ears and were a bad fit. I find the V-Mode's to be very comfortable, a great fit, especially when laying down with your head in a pillow. V-Moda sends you six different tips so if you are sensitive to one material you have another choice, and plenty of size choices to choose from. The sound quality is fantastic, and an extra bonus since I was mostly looking for comfort. Not to forget that the Gold La Mocha's look beautiful too!
This keyboard is an acquired taste. Once you put the time into using it, typing on it for hours at a time is definitely easier on the hands. It does have a clackity clack sound when typing and I had to make a special wrist support pad (2 by 4 cut with a bandsaw to fit the contours and a gel pad on top). The keyboard is roomier (and larger) and I learned to touch type on it. Put small felt dots on the F and J keys to make it easier to get your fingers on the home keys.With the new Intellikeyboard software, I remapped all of the gray buttons to things like Word, Explorer, cut, copy, paste, next application, open, close, exit, print and more! Its like having the new MS office keyboard with the ergo that I crave.I simply cannot type on a slab anymore. Too cramped, too quiet, and too painful.
I have ordered previous items in this product line. All of them have been interchangeable from item to item. Yes, I would order more items from this product line without any haste! Thanks, Randy H.
While the price of this camera has declined about $100 dollars since I purchased 6 weeks ago I still feel like I got a great deal. I bought the camera for an Alaskan cruise and it performed beautifully. The Zoom is fantastic and the sound on this camera is superb. I do reccommend buying an additional battery as you cannot charge and take pictures at the same time so you need to be able to switch the battery.One review I read reccommended the larger camera case to carry all of the accessories you will have such as the charger cord, battery charger, extra battery and discs. However It would have been nice to also have a smaller case which only houses the camera itself when you have no need for all of the accessories. I plan to purchase one.All in all a great purchase. Now I need to learn all the details of using and editing!!!
I have sent the camera to get it professionally clean before, and this kit yields the same results. With this kit, I can clean it whenever I want and get quick turn-around.
The ease of use is amazing. Set-up is fast and easy and the units accuracy is far better than any of the other units of it's kind on the market today.
These work great in trail cameras. They can hold great looking pics with A 12mp trail cam or even my 5mp trail cam pics look good to.
Very solid dynamics, tight bass, and clear highs. Big, but comfortable. Thankfully, they go against the current tide and use a 1/4 inch jack and 3.5mm adapter versus the opposite. Can you get better sound? Yes, but not in the neighborhood of this price.
I put this in my camera and it wouldnt work at all, it just kept saying cant read card. not sure why, it does work for my sons ds i but not in a camera.
I purchased this to split a cable tv signal between an HDTV and a PC tv tuner. It has worked flawlessly, as both devices get full signal strength with amazing HD quality. Especially considering the price, this is the perfect tv signal splitter.
It was not possible for me to connect my SkyFi directly to an auxiliary input on my vehicle. I got the wireless FM modulator (the one that plugs into the cigarette lighter) and was completely unimpressed with the sound quality. I had lots of static and interference - it sounded like an AM station; not even FM quality. I knew direct connecting the signal to the antenna input would help, so I decided to give this device a try. Well, let me say: WOW! It was well worth the effort; the sound is nearly as good as a CD! I could not be happier.Installation is a bit of work, but well worth it. If you have ever installed a stereo in car, this should be no problem. There are three things you need to do: 1) get is access to where the antenna plugs into the back of the existing stereo 2) find a switched power lead (usually from the back of the cigarette lighter) and 3) locate a good chassis ground.One of my main questions was if this device switched off the external antenna when the SkyFi is powered up. I even called Delphi's tech support and asked this question. Many of the 3rd party FM modulators have a switch that mounts somewhere in your car to disconnect the car's antenna, thus eliminating any interference. I really didn't want to cut a hole somewhere in my dash to mount another switch. The tech support told me it did NOT have anything that switched off the external antenna. While technically this may be true it DOES have some filtering because whenever I turn my SkyFi on, the entire lower half of my FM stations goes to static. So, essentially even if there is a local station near the frequency you select, it should not interfere with the sound quality.So, if you have a SkyFi and are using the wireless modulator (or even if you are using a SkyFi2 with the built in wireless modulator) you are getting lousy sound quality compared to how it COULD sound. It takes a bit of work to install - but it's well worth it - trust me!
I purchased this inverter from Amazon on 6-3-11 and it has seen only very light use in this time, never over 150 watts and then for only 1 hour or so at a time. Today, 6-20-12, I went out to check it, as it has been hooked up for several weeks in an enclosed trailer to a new solar charging system, keeping several vehicle batteries charged and found it failed, with a constant alarm and internal relay cycling.I purchased this inverter after evaluating numerous inverter manufacturers fact sheets, along with Amazon reviews and finally decided on Power Bright as my larger inverter manufacturer. I see I have chosen incorrectly and now have to reevaluate my decision and select a different manufacturer.
I purchased this after the OEM power supply was stolen, I looked around for a replacement and the OEM product was 6 times the price of this. When I showed up at work I advised my peers what I paid and they were shocked. The quality of this product is on point with the OEM product. All around good buy!!
Camera takes beautiful pictures. Easy to operate. This is my first digital camera and it was easy to figure out.
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!!
Product did not work correctly right out of the box. It wouldn't save the presets. It lasted two weeks and then totally quit working. Replaced the fuses multiple times like the manual said and it still didn't work. I am currently waiting on a replacement.
I think these speakers are great. They may not have the richness of other portable systems, but the other portable systems are much bulkier. I can take these to the beach and listen to my ipod (nano) all day on 4 AA high capacity Sony rechargeable batteries. I can throw them in my suitcase and take them on business trips. I don't need to take my ipod out of it's case to plug them in either. The other systems won't let the ipod fit with the case on. The sound is good and perfect for a hotel/small room. On the beach the sound is directed towards me and isn't loud enough to bother other people. All in all a good buy and I recommend them for anyone looking for an extremely portable speaker system that sounds good. If I had one complaint, it would be that the bass isn't that strong, but...that's part of the deal with such a small system.
I wanted a home theater in a box but was nvervous about getting all the right features. This is a great buy because it has everything you need to be current -- HDMI out- Fiber-optic audio in (allows you to listen to TV in 5.1 surround, not just DVDs) (it also has RCA input in case your tv doesn't have optical.. i'd note that if you have digi coax you can get a converter for that too).- Upconversion to HD for DVD's- EZ to set-up (I got the whole thing wired in hardly any time, flipped the switch and *presto* I honestly wired the entire thing and turned it on and watched a movie without once opening the instruction manual. I will now read it though as i want to customize the surround sound further -- though it really sounds amazing on the default settings.-The rear speakers can be used in almost any direction -- you can sit them upright on a table and they actually look good. likewise they can be aimed forward, and/or stand-mounted-Came with plenty of speaker wire, nicely labeled, for getting the entire system running. i got all my wires hidden easily, given there was plenty of wire.-Even comes with an AM and FM antenna if you want to use the built-in radioRemote will be tricky to master - tons of features - but all in all the entire thing is intuitive.The sound is awesome -- it totally changes watching movies and shows with real surround sound... doors opening behind you, music coming from your right, etc. etc.The bass is fantastic. fills the room, plenty of thump for dramatic soundtracks and action/bomb sequences.For the money you can't beat this. Yes, part of me wants a component system, but i don't want anything too big.. all the component systems just take up too much room unless you have custom cabinetry.. and then you can't use the remote unless it's all visible which means all the compenents would need to be showing.. whereas this thing takes up no space and packs a punch. to have such an awesome unit that is so compact is worth giving up on component system.visually, the dvd is awesome on my LC HDTV. i am constantly blown away.again, the sound is awesome, and tons of power out of the sub and speakers.
I have Sigma 18-50mm, which has 72mm mount. I ordered this step-up ring to use my 72mm Hoya CPL with 77mm Tiffen ND. Both are working perfectly from 28mm and not from 18mm - viginatting error will appear.If you use only one 77mm filter with this step-up ring then there will be not viginatting error.I never tried with 77mm CPL and 77mm ND with this step-up ring, that might not give you this kind of problem.
I find Maxell products to be he best product among the blank cds. I expecially like the colored versions of the product.
I'm from Canada and just recently ordered and received this 580 EX II flash; I will deffenitly order from this supplier again, Amazon is great, I saved $ 248.00 from buying in Canada and yes, I paid the taxes at the border. I have used the flash a number of times and it is everything you read in these articles, just amazing... perfect tone and balance, no shadows, when using the bounce... if you don't have a detachable flash for your DSLR and take family photos, your missing out; this flash makes great photos, just amazing... great job Canon... Thanks Amazon...
This little gem has great coverage. I have previously owned 2 Linksys WRT54G and until I read a review by ZDNet I hadn't considered anything other than a Linksys. I decided to purchase this router because the ZDNet tests showed that this wireless router had better converge then most of its well known peers. They weren't kidding. This router out performed what I was getting on my Linksys by A LOT! I am buying a second one right now for a network I need to setup for a family member.
This light stand is great. A little heavy, but wide base, solid, stable and the air cushion feature is a huge help.
perfect worked forever and had briliant color! thank you canon
This is the best LCD/Plasma screen Cleaner you can find. Thought our plasma screen had been damaged by someone using abrasive glass cleaner and other no-no detergent to clean it. It looked horrible with "smears", and "light holes", "rainbow smudge". I tried other stuffs but not very efficient in fixing all these problems. This "miracle" bottle cleaned it all, and restore the plasma screen to almost brand-new. The picture looks amazingly better after the screen's clean and perfectly clear from all the smears and streaks. It's the only product that leaves no streaks after you clean. So impressed that I'm going to order another bottle to save just in case you can't find it anymore after a while (hope not because this is a fantastic product! Note: it also did wonder when I tried to clean my marble table with this..it takes a bit more to clean the marble, but once it's done, the marble surface looks new and shiny just like a mirror!).
Pros:-Well packaged, included everything necessary for setup.-Includes color-coded labels for all speaker wire that match the color coded speaker outputs.-Back panel is well laid out and well labeled.-Front panel is logically set up and well labeled; it is also very easy to use for a first time user.-Includes many high-end features such as:-----Overall adjustable crossover frequency.-----Adjustable distance settings for each speaker including sub.-----Adjustable level settings for each speaker including sub.-----Includes Zone 2 powered outputs for a stereo speaker setup in a second room.-----"Remembers" settings for each separate source.-----Doesn't lose settings if there is a power loss.-Plenty of inputs and outputs:-----Four composite video inputs for SD----------Each has an audio L&R; input for analog audio-----One composite video output for SD-----Three component video inputs for HD----------Has one coaxial audio input and two optical audio inputs for digital audio (each is assignable to whatever video input you want)-----One component video output for HD-----Two additional analog audio inputs-Has plenty of power, despite what would appear to be a low power rating.-----For example: The room we have it setup in is 22ft x 36ft with a 5.1 setup with a powered sub; the volume on the Onkyo receiver goes from 0 to 80; at 40 it sounds and feels like you're in a real theater (windows shake, you can here it outside, etc), as you get close to 50 it gets painfully loud to be in the same room (approaches 120db).-The remote is well laid out and easy to use; all the most used functions have their own button whereas the one-time set options don't; the remote is also lighted.-It has far more features than there is space to list; many of which your average user will never use or need whereas an advanced user would greatly appreciate them.Cons:-NO HDMI connectivity. &lt;---This can be the deal breaker for many.-Speaker set B cannot be used to bi-amp set A.-Only 5.1, NOT 6.1 or 7.1.-Runs rather warm; make sure the location is adequately ventilated (The manufacturer says in the manual that it is normal for it to run warm).-NO on screen display.-FM antenna is rather short, approximately 6ft; however you can attach your own, or an external antenna.Link to Onkyo's website for this particular model (Includes features, specifications, and online manual):[...]Overall, this is an excellent receiver that blends high-end features, plenty of power and lots of connectivity options with a very low price, a reliable product, and ease of use regardless of your technical savvy.The only main drawback is that it lacks HDMI connectivity, however, if you don't need HDMI or if you can make do with Component, then this is an excellent choice. If you do want HDMI, then consider spending an extra $50 and getting the Onkyo TX-SR506, the step up from this one, which has three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output.So far, in the past 6 months that we have owned it and used it, we have been extremely happy with it, and its performance.A well earned 5 out of 5!
This case was not what I expected. It holds only the dock, no room for the piece that holds the paper, converters or anything else. The camera bag included is tiny & has just a drawstring. I have the 740 & it barely sqeezes in & does not close, I've since bought another case. I see no reason to buy this travel kit.
It arrived fast, but the battery did not last as long as it should. It was waste of my time and money
Needed big and fast external drive for new HD videocam (Sony HDR-HC3)... Did some homework and found all required capabilities along with very reasonable price/GB in the MyBook Pro. Using it for several months now and completely thrilled: 100% successful mounts and unmounts, blazingly fast FW800 , and stylish package that looks great next to my MacBook Pro17. Button Manager functionality works as advertised, and device is whisper quiet. Overall a great piece of gear at a great price... excellent value. Thinking of getting a second one soon, since I've filled this one about 75% full with work in progress. Looks to be straightforward enough to just daisy chain another one off the back (there are 2 FW800 ports, 1 FW400, and 1 USB2.0), so I might just have a go at that soon. There are a couple other options out there worth considering too, but this one seemed to be best value of the bunch, and that perception has been exceeded by my experience to date.
Hands down. Samsung rocks in the LCD department. 1600x1200, not a single bad pixel. Bright, fast, kickass. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.
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.
I purchased 2 of these to adapt my banana plug output amp to regular (not TRS) 1/4 speaker cables. I found that if I plug the cable all the way into the 1/4" jacks, they don't make contact. I have to pull them out a little and then they make contact. It's a pain, and not a reliable way to operate. I disassembled the jack to see if it was miswired, it didn't seem to be. The issue appears to be with the jack itself. They both have the same issue, so it wasn't a fluke.My solution will be to hack the cables together now, but that's unfortunate, since I spent REAL MONEY on these adapters so I wouldn't have to do that.I haven't tried the Pyle version of this pigtail, which is actually a few $ cheaper, but I wish I had bought those instead.
TWO of these broke on me, snapped right in half from normal wear and tear. They are cheaply made and another fine examples of the millions that companies milk off of all of us iPod suckers. Sure you get the cool iPod, but what? You want to listen to it in your car: $60. You want to protect it? $40 You want to put it through speakers? $20 You want to charge it? $40 Crappy headphones broke? $50 WHAT A RIP-OFF!
The earphones are defective. Only one side works. It took a while to recieve the product and the product was defective. Not a good buy.
quick though not what I need for protection.wanted black got dark brownwill have to get another productwhat more can I say
While I, too, have had some problems with this unit, I still believe it is a good value. I had this thing up and ready to go in a matter of minutes due to the plug n play capability. I had the previous software, &quot;My CD&quot;, at the time. The CR-R supplied with the burner failed to work, prompting a call to HP. I was getting the &quot;high speed media&quot; error and not too happy about it. With the technician's help (we all agree they need an 800 number) this was solved by simply going into &quot;options&quot; and telling it to NOT perform a write speed test. Then we set the write speed at 1X. It seemed to work, but I was having quite a few disks fail during burning, so I called back. This time checking the system performance was done and the whole turning off all startup menu programs. But I would not deal with a product that forced me to turn off my antivirus software and decided that if it took this much trouble, I would return the 8230. I have since discovered that if I simply reboot my system prior to burning, even with all startup items intact, that I have no problems burning either data or audio CD's. You may say this is not ideal, but I find it to be a small inconvenience for a sure thing, instead of a possible coaster.Yes, it is slow, but I don't need speed and am totally uncomfortable with installing anything on my computer. Since updating to &quot;Record Now&quot; software, I have not turned off the write speed test or checked the write speed, but have not had trouble with data CD's and I think my son has been burning audios. We use some WalMart bulk CD's with no problem, as well as anything on sale.For the price (I got mine cheap on a well known auction site) and two phone calls, I still rate it a four.
I have been looking for a good quality boombox at a reasonable price for a while. I am really pleased with this Sony Product, the sound quality is great, it has easy to use features and comes with a remote control. I was disapointed with the lack of radio signal. Overall it is great. So if you are looking for a boombox that looks good and sounds good, go for this one.
Did not fit the laptop battery conveniently as advertised. Though it works with the laptop screen opened partially.
Although it is listed as compatible to Nikon D5000, it doesn't work with the camera. You will get missing lens message. In full manual mode, you cannot change aperture ( +/- button + dial ), resulting in blurry pictures in broad daylight, using a tripod.About the product:Lens is nicely constructed and T-Mount provided with it, is totally flimsy.While ordered as new, lens and ring had signs of wear and tear. Minor cosmetic scratches on lens and a bad T-mount.About the seller:To return INCOMPATIBLE product with false claims, YOU NEED TO PAY minimum 15% restocking fees and return postage.If it was EBAY, buyers protection would have saved me from buying a wrongly portrayed product. Not on Amazon.
I have had three of Sylvania VCR DVD combos and they seem to last about well as any vcr or dvd player that I have owned in the past. I do not understand why so many people have had problems with it. I would defintly recomend it.
I use them to label my spray bottles,boxes and many others things and they have yet to fall off. Perfect so far and only $5 &change,I first started using the paper labels on my collectible magazine/comics & I was so impressed after 8/10 years they have yet to peel off.I only which the rolls would be longer maybe 18/20 feet.
the PIP does not allow to watch one tv channel in the main screen and a different one in the PIP screen
it takes too long to take a shot, it's very frustrating when you're trying to capture a moment.
After weeks of research, I finally decided to buy the Edge. Yes, it is more expensive than the Neo, but the differences are great: MUCH thinner, and it recharges in the cradle so you never have to worry about dead batteries. You have to REALLY TRY to use up your memory! I downloaded about 5 applications and I'm still 80% free. If you are stuck between the Neo and the Edge, pick the Edge. You'll save the difference in price since you don't have to buy batteries!
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.
The Altec Lansing AHS 302 does its job superbly, espicially for its low price. But, it breaks way too often. I had two sets break in less than 6 months. The microphone stops working and the speakers start buzzing a little. If you want a good headset for several months this is worth it, otherwise stay away.
I admit I am usually pretty tough on equipment because I travel alot, but I pulled this headset out of my bag one day and the plastic tube had snapped at the mic. It generally worked ok, although sometimes I would have trouble hearing at max level and found myself having to get on the computer setting and maximize the volume as well. I bought this because it was compact, but not sure I will replace with same product.
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!
Who'da thunk the $10 clock radio was the best one?Features I like:-peaceful green display (it's even nicer than the picture)-display can be dimmed. My wife was especially happy about this after reading that other clocks had bright displays. Even at full brightness, it's not too bright. We keep it dimmed all the time and it's perfectly visible in daylight.-ability to set Alarm #1 to "radio" and Alarm #2 to "alarm" (and vice-versa)-gradually increasing volume of the "alarm" (eases me out of sleep instead of jolting me - and I sleep hard.)-radio actually has very good receptionThings I don't like:-too easy to hit the Nap button in the dark.-too difficult to turn off Nap function in the dark. I'm not even sure you can turn Nap off, but I haven't read the manual yet.It's a keeper.
Where should I begin... The input level on the microphone is so low, the software wouldn't even pick it up. As a handheld recorder, the playback in unrecognizable. I thought this would be a great gift for my daughter...no chance. It doesn't even work as a standard microphone for the computer...
Had problems with the picture going out and the unit just quitting. We were trying to figure out what the problem was instead of just sending it back (at first we thought it was just the car charger). We finally figured out that the part where you plug all the adapters in was loose and called initial. We were just out of our 90 day warranty when we called, and they wouldn't honor it. Found them very rude in the world of customer service.
...it's Amazon that fails. I placed an order October 11th for these inks. It is now December 5th and they have not yet shipped. I have contacted Amazon about this. Simply put, they do not have these in stock despite their statement, "usually ships in 1 to 2 days."As you know, you can not print with your printer (in my case, Epson C84) if you run out of any single ink tank.So, my advice is this: if you order from Amazon, keep tabs on your order. If it isn't being prepared for shipment within a reasonable amount of time...cancel and buy elsewhere unless you are prepared to go without a printer for God knows how long.As for these inks, I only use inks made by Epson for our Epson printers. I have heard others resort to using "3rd party" inks and while some haven't had a problem, many have!In any case, good luck on your purchase. Hopefully you'll receive your ink-set before the cows come home.
Just got this printer and I really love it. I do not do a lot of printing, but what I have thrown at the 1440 has turned out great. It is FAST and high quality. The only downside I can see is the initial RAM amount (4 megs), but I can upgrade that if I ever run into a bottleneck down the road. Warm-up takes a few seconds and printing is a little noisy, but not bad. When in sleep mode, it is whisper quiet.Installation was easy (using a USB cable) - just run the installer and then plug it in, no problems. The only strangeness I encountered was a new service being added to my computer (XP Pro) that doesn't seem to accomplish anything. I can disable the service and print without a problem, so I'm not sure why it had to be installed and running in the first place.
These stay in my ear better than any other. Better for base and not for rock.
I was very impressed with the sound from the ZEN Plus Stone!! I did have to purchase different earbuds because the ones that came with it didn't stay in my ears. (I ended up buying the kind that wrap around your ears, and highly recommend them!) The software for the player is VERY simple to use...a plus for me!! Being my first MP3 player, I had to download the directions from the internet because printed DETAILED directions do NOT come packaged with the player. I highly recommend the ZEN Stone Plus. It's a great little player for a great price!
I had been itching to get a cd mp3 player, since I am a person that loves to walk and hear music all the time, and due to this I have wrecked 3 cd players, so I was looking to buy a not too expensive but good player. I was not to sure for which one to go for since there are so many now. I must say that the first thing that caught my eye was the design, its a lot slicker than Rio Volt's and Sony's players ..., and I had seen the other 2 in stores and they looked good but this one looks COOL. The sound I have to say is awesome, its so clean and clear. The player is very easy to understand, you can figure out the controls in like a minute without the help of the manual, but you should read it anyhow cause it has lots of features regarding the LCD. The LCD lights up to a blue color that then turns off, it saves lots of energy. It has a battery monitor, which to me is a must since I dont have rechargeables batts, I suggest you get them, it has a good battery life but not that great if you use the mp3 player all the time. It doesnt have an AC adapter, which I also suggest you get cause if you plug it to the stereo it sounds sweet and well youll be eating up batteries frequently. Well over all its an excelent player.Pros:- LCD screen is big and easy to navigate- Controls are simple- Lots of features for the LCD display and for song navigation- Remote control :)- Great Sound- The lid swings open all the way- Uses winamp plays lists- It has an equalizer- Cool design- Great anti skip, but dont go jogging with it.Oh the drawbacks I have seen so far are, if you are walking and turn on the player with an mp3 cd, it will skip alot during loading and after loading but if you stand still while that happens youll be ok, if the cd has like bad sectors the player will turn itself off when it cant load the song. No AC adaptor. No batteries included, and I bought it .... Oh and get new headphones cause the ones included feel like you are using a rock in your ear. Great buy though.
This was a gift for my wife. We have used this camera extensively and have been quite impressed with it. In fact we are now sold on Canon Cameras and bought a high end xTI SLR camera purely based on how impressed we were with this camera. It has several fun features that I've only seen on select Canon Cameras. One of my favorites is color accent and color swap. Color accent allows you to point a little box in the view finder at a chosen color, any pictures taken will only show that color and the rest will be in B&W. Yes, I know that it can be done in software, but being able to do it on the go is fun and if your like me, you never manage to spend the time with software back at the house to fine tune images. Color swap is another fun mode that will allow you to pick a source color and a swap color, allowing you to change Red to Blue (or any other two color combos) in the pictures you take in that mode. Another feature I really like is that the camera uses AA batteries. I wish more companies would get on board with this idea. When you've got a dead camera, you can be virtually anywhere, walk in a store and find AA batteries and your back in business.
I love the camerta I got from 47th Street Photo. They were great and I talked to them a time or two on the phone and handled my order very well. I just returned from Hawaii and took over ten hours of video with my new Sony DCR-SR80. It is very eay to use, has great features and takes great shots. I could not be morte pleased with Amazon and 47th Street Photo.Aubriton Meek, JrMarshall, Tx
Its a sleek & compact case in which I like. The camera strap is to be left out,to carry or let it hang. The only storage is for memory. Would have been nice to have a little xtra for batteries & they are great forget about alkalines - these NiMH's ROCK!
It's a marvelous idea, but when you're using the plug-in adaptor in your car (particularly a small car like my Jeep), there's a really good chance the PC plug can be damaged by being stepped on or whatever. Perhaps a better idea would be to make each adaptor so that it could be plugged into a socket at the point where they join into the main cable going to the eTrex. That way, you could simply leave each plug inserted into or near its appropriate device. Despite this, potentially serious, flaw the device worked well and was, I feel, worth the money and then some. Batteries do get expensive.
I bought this recorder to do one-on-one interviews. I can't listen to the recordings on the actual player though, I have to transfer them to the computer and play them with an audio player- the volume of the recordings is too quiet on the recorder itself. The quality of the recordings is fine once you get them transfered. The folders and the amount of storage on the recorder are great, but if I would have known that you can not listen to the files on the recorder I would have never purchased this.
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.
This product works wonders. My son cleaned and repaired many discs and it works great.
Purchased these brass rings after trying out cheaper japanese aluminum ones. Those were hell to unscrew from the lenses without a tool. These B&Ws work as expected.
I do Professional sound competitions & started out w/ the original type R & was impressed in every aspect/ I then upgrade to the newer ones & was even more impressed. I had 4 of these & ran over 1,000 watts RMS to each one on a continuous basis & never heard any distortion & never blew em'. I did however have minimal Voice-coil burning closer to 1500 watts, but they still held like champs! If you want an amazing sounding system, but don't want to spend a fortune save your money from a more expensive sub & put it towards a better amp, because these subs can take it!
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Professional DJ Styled Headphone...Updated: 5-1-2011-aHi there,These are the best headphones, I've ever owned. The noise redux, is not so good for planes, but is good for office workers and such (60% quieter (more with music playing)). These are not ANC, but use passive nc:What they say, "The HD-280 Pro is a closed-back, circumaural headphone designed for professional-quality monitoring. Its exceptional attenuation of environmental noise (up to 32 dB)..."Sound quality is very good. These are the most expensive hp I've ever owned ($110). I've owned some, Sony's that were almost as expensive ($80), but were not as good, Several Radio Shacks hp ($30), well you get what you pay for...Oddly, my second best, are the ANC's I got for Airplane use; Panasonic RP-HC700 ($90). The bass response isn't as good, but not bad for ANC's (the nc is fair, see my review else where).The Sennheiser hp's, got better with time (I read somewhere, that playing loud music (Safe listening level, and not distorted), for 8 Hrs or more, would brake them in. I suspect this is done not wearing them. Maybe this is why they got better with time?Gripes:My ears sweat after an hour or so of use.A little more bass would be nice (I dont have tone control) - BTW, this gets better, after braking them in.Bottom line:Sound grate, are comfortable, noise leakage is low, and attenuate your co-worker/ work place environment...ANC, active noise canceling.nc, noise canceling.hp, head phones
Considering the fact that it will cost you over $200 to buy an articulating Arm if you buy the one's that they peddle at BestBuy or some other electronics store, this Arm is an absolute STEAL!! It took me 20 minutes to set up and most of that was spent trying to find the beam and screw those crazy long screws in. I have my 32" LCD in a very narrow room so it HAD to go in a corner. The arm did the trick and it looks professional. I even painted the room after and didnt have to take the TV down. I just swung the Arm out one way, painted the area, and then swung it the other way. You dont even have to be any good at hanging things because if you dont put the thing up straight, no worries - The arm adjusts in just about every angle and every direction.For the price it cant be beat. I highly reccomend!
Excellent sound quality as most of these reviews state. However, BEWARE that Amazon is still shipping Rev A of these units. I had purchased assuming it was Rev B since the more recent reviews mentioned receiving Rev B. I also talked with HK who said they released their Rev B in September 08 and that there should be very few if any Rev A's in stores. Rev A will not charge ipod touch G2 or iPhones, nor will the remote work for changing songs. If not for this it would be 5 stars all the way.
I am pleased with this purchase! I was looking for a VCR to replace one that quit. Because it is for a second TV room that doesn't have a surrond system or DVD player, I thought a VCR/DVD combo would be nice. My primary use is to record TV shows only, to watch at my leasure and zip through commercials. However, the DVD gives me another choice should hubby be watching the Hitler channel (umm History Channel) - again. I mean really, how many times does one need to watch WWII? Oh well another story - sorry. You can see my need for another TV and viewing options! It was a breeze to hook up, I did it myself in just a couple of minutes. The setup for programming is easy. Directions are easy to understand in the manual and recording quality is excellent. The only thing at this point that I could say bad about it, is a slight click every few seconds in the tape play mode. It is not loud and after you hear it the first couple of times, you don't notice it at all. It does not interfere with viewing. The DVD player works just as well, even better actually. The TV has stereo speakers and a faux surrond sound feature which is nice. The TV is also a Samsung, which I have had excellent service from and why I chose this model from a couple of choices in my price range. Bottom line - I think this unit is a great choice and at just over $100 - it's a great deal too. I am very happy with it.
I thought it was too cheap for what it was, but bought it anways.Works better than any FM transmitter I have ever tried.Love that it also has a charger port connected for easy iPod charging as well.Just make sure you only have your MP3 player to 75% volume for best sound quality.I would recommend it for anyone looking for a cheap transmitter.
I got this Camera about 2 months ago and I have been loving it everytime I use it! The picture quality is great and it is very easy to use for people getting started with digital cameras. The only thing I have to complain about it that the software that downloads the pics is very slow. I use the good ole &quot;Paint&quot; program which makes things much more easy!
Perfect price for the perfect product to meet my needs...needed long cable to link laptop, ELMO and projector at school, but didn't want to spend a lot...thanks!
This is in response to the first reviewer's valid observation/comment, notably that "This card seems to have a good transfer rate when copying a small number of large files. However, it still crawls when compared to my panasonic 256MB SD card that is much older when copying a large number of small files." The reason for this is that the bigger the card, the longer the recycling time between shots or uploading or downloading files. The best explanation I heard is that info processing in memory cards is similar to it running around a track - the bigger the card, the longer it takes to get around the track. That's why I ALWYAS recommend people who insist on having 1 Gig memory to buy TWO separate 512 MB cards! Also, in the slim chance your card gets corrupted, you won't lose ALL of your precious photos. Btw, I have owned the ULTRA II versions of their Compact Flash Card, Secure Digital Card, and Memory Stick and have never had any problems. But it's always advisable to be "safe than sorry". Finally, unless it's an older camera, your camera will most likely benefit from the increased speed these cards allow. Therefore, I wholeheartedly believe they are worth the extra cost. I do NOT recommend the regular Sandisk cards however - they are Overpriced and SLOW.
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.
Very nice binoculars. A little larger than I expected, but that is no one's fault but my own. Delivery was fast. Binoculars in good condition
These speakers really amazed me at first glance. I was very surprised about how tall these speakers are. The one thing I wasn't surprised about was how great they sounded. I'm still in the break in stage and they sound great and with each minute of break in time, they continue to sound sweeter. I have to commend the seller for making my entire buying experience a pleasant one, including shipping. If you're looking for a bookshelf speaker that isn't going to break you, this is the one.
I purchased these earphones for my trip to Vegas & I wanted to cancel out the loud engine noise on the plane. Those white earphones you get were not cutting it. There are amazing product I used them on the plane they were perfect they cut out the engine noise & produced a solid bass sound. I actually had to lower the volume on the ipod!! I love them!!
the instructions for assembly may as well be in a foreign language, and it was a miracle i was able to put it all together by myself. however, i bought it as a gift for my boyfriend and his reaction made it all worth it. it is so fun looking at the stars through this... although they do not look super magnified as i would have hoped. the moon is fantastic, though. it's really cool. so...good for beginners i guess, and good for the price, but you might want something a little more up the ladder if you're looking to do stargazing as an extreme hobby. this one does the trick for us.
This is a well built firepit and I use it a lot. You can tell that it is American Made! I especially like the grill insert. I keep mine covered to prevent rusting and put sand in the bottom to slowdown burnout. Since I have a lot of oak firewood I just use charcoal for a starting fire and then stack the oak on top to burn down to hot coals. Cleanout after cooling using a kitty litter shoval with slits is very easy.
I bought this neck strap WITH my camera, thinking I would be insane not to have a strap to put around my neck.I learned, however, that it really isn't necessary. The Elphs are so tiny that they EASILY fit into your pocket. The other option is to wind the included wrist strap around your wrist. They're so lightweight that you barely notice they're there.
My Creative Zen Vision:M is quite acceptable for my purposes.I download Netlibrary books.You have to download the ZNVM_PCPatch_LA.exe to work with Window Media Player 11.You cannot download "Radio Quality" wma audio books to the Zen. You must select "CD Quality" 32 kbps stereo books from Netlibrary.If your Zen unit does not charge, make sure you are plugged into a direct USB port (my expanded USB 2.0 card would not allow it to charge).My unit shuts down when charging (can't listen while charging).There are several updates.
There's not much to be said about the wireless remote. It does what it should. I primarily bought the remote to avoid camera shake when housing my XT on a tripod. Unfortunately, the XT and XTi only have a sensor on the front so you still have to use the two second timer, hold the remote in front of the camera and then pull it back before it fires. That's not the remote's fault though so it still gets 5 stars. If you want a more versatile option, you have to go with theZap-Shot Wireless Radio Remotewhich gets around the sensor issue. You just have to decide if that's a $100 annoyance or not.
Great Lens, Highly Versatile and with impressive Quality. (it keeps impressing me !)I have had it for like 5 months now and this is the lens i keep most on my EOS 350D.Just like the 50mm f/1.8, it's a must have lens in the lens portfolio. You just need a 70-300mm to complement the series ! However i am skeptical about the 70-300mm IS as some reviews say it gets blurry in portrait.
I bought this wall mount for my Samsung LN32A450 32 inch TV. I actually put the wall mount up a week before my TV even arrived, which made it so much easier for when the TV actually did come. I mounted it to a wood stud. My only suggestion would be to have an extra long drill bit for the 2 screws OR go extremely slow when screwing in in order to not strip the screws. Great product!
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 and free shipping. Shipping was fast. I recommend this product.
thin but that's exactly what we needed. it works fine for our particular purpose. Just understand that it's thin. ----
OMG!! This is the best camera ever! The pictures and videos are greater. Everyone that has seen the pics and videos say how great pictures it takes and that they look like professional pics! I am 110% satisfied with this camera. I haven't used all the features because I haven't had time to review all but I can't wait to find out what else my camera does!
The mouse works fine. No CD needed. So if you can get it for less with no CD take it.
We received the frame as a gift. The frame viewable area is extremely small (the diagonal length is 6"). The resolution is horrible. Do not buy this photo frame.
I immediately noticed a difference when connected from my computer to my usb dac amp. It cleared up the tiny static and inconsistencies and looks good while doing it. The indicator led is bright and annoying, but it's nothing that electrical tape can't fix. =P
I am an electronic musician and purchased these headphones as an upgrade from an older, cheaper Sennheiser model to mix and master my music with. In this regard they have not disappointed me in the slightest: superb audio fidelity, respectable noise reduction, and a relatively linear frequency response curve.However, the desired listening experience when engineering audio is far different from that of the usual recreational listener. Many high-end headphones intended for recreational usage, such as Beats by Dr. Dre, have a very non-linear frequency response curve and emphasize the bass and the treble to make the listener feel like he/she is 'in the music' with a fatter, more present sound. If you want a transcendent listening experience, then these headphones are probably not for you. If you desire high fidelity for audio engineering purposes at a good price, then these headphones are great.I also did some frequency sweeps and find that the product description isn't quite accurate; as much as these headphones would love to respond at 8Hz, they do not. They only go down to about 25Hz.Lastly, consider also at what bitrate your audio is playing. Due to the high fidelity of these headphones, pretty much any mp3 at a bitrate lower than 320kbps is going to sound rather horrid due to the loss of high frequencies in compression. The m4a audio format retains high frequencies through compression, so anything off of iTunes will be okay. The flac audio format is preferable, as always, since it is lossless and all frequencies are retained fully. Translation for non-audiophiles: Don't play your 128kbps bootlegged-off-of-YouTube Ke$ha mp3's on these headphones and expect it to sound pretty, because it will sound like an auto-tuned Beluga whale backed up by an electric can opener. You have to put quality in to get quality out.Cheers!
I live In England a borrowed this GPS from my friend who is American and swears by it, I had a job interview and didn't know where to go so I happily accepted the offer to use her GPS.what a god send it was fantastic easy to use, clear voice, I made a short cut coming home and it re mapped the route for me.So from someone who is English and from Europe I would say it works excellent here, no problems at all.
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 case is easily the best around for the Zune. Snug, great protection, and the buttons are just as easy to use with the case.
This camcorder is really good. Originally I was a little worried about its size, but when I got it, it fit my hands very well. It is a little heavier than HDR-CX7, but I think it is good because I can hold it more stable. The 60GB hard disk is soooo good, totally frees me from the burden of copying vedios out all the time. hoho~~ I like it!!
My 15yr old loves this camera, it fits in his pockets and the screen is larger than we thought it would be.
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!
I love this transmitter! When I first got it, I was disappointed that it seemed like you could not transmit in the best frequency of 87.9, but then I figured it out:To change it to international mode (with the frequency 87.9 and so forth) all you have to do is hold the preset button for about 15 seconds, and the US will start flashing. Then you just hit the plus or minus to change to international mode, and voila! You now have the much coveted 87.9 frequency!Since this transmitter will always be usable for any future mp3 player that I can imagine, (they are all going to have to have headphone jacks, right?) this means:THIS IS THE LAST TRANSMITTER YOU WILL EVER HAVE TO BUY!End of story. Get it. Now.
This router is, thus far, complete garbage. Whenever I open WoW, it crashes my entire connection. Windows repair is unable to do anything to help this machine, and when I try to run it, it crashes my machine. I recommend anything else.
Cooker is everything the description said. I am very happy with the size and quality. It also looks good sitting on the counter. After all, it is a Slow Cooker so it might as well look good sitting there all day.
Used it to charge iPad and iPod in the UK using the US Apple transformer and nothing blew up, which is probably the best one can say.
Great! It's what my wife needed and it arrived very quickly and in good condition.Thanks.
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!
Absolutely in love with the Shuffle armband. Looks great, works even better. Typical Apple (ie. very high-quality, and not fugly).
These speakers are small, but are perfect for my application. I put one in my bathroom, and one in my kitchen for whole house sound. I can hear them in the shower or while cooking. They come with mounting brackets so I put them in the cornerof my wall above the door, and they fit great there. I recommend these speakers as an extra set, for outdoor, or any area that might get wet. They are too inexpensive to pass up, and I may buy an additional pair.
One star for Amazon and their 3rd party seller, Electronics Expo. The original purchase was delivered in timely manner from EE although it arrivedDOA with the "Protect" readout on. After numerous emails and several calls to EE's supposed customer service number and no reply from them for a return number, I turned to Amazon for help. Their A to Z guarantee finally worked in getting a credit to my card. It still took several days of "investigation". This is the 1st time in many years of purchases that I have had any trouble with an item through Amazon. Amazon is falling down greatly by not using more reputable third party sellers when an item they offer is not in stock. Check out EE's customer feedback. I wish I had. After all the good reviews on this receiver, I finally purchased this item from the Harmon Kardon website as a re-manufactured item. FIVE STARS for HK's service, shipping, and tracking. Re-manufactured?? Beats me.The receiver arrived without a scratch and works beautifully. It was packed as if a new one, with all the accessories and manual. It has a wonderful rich sound with great bass and clear highs. It is all the previous reviews have noted. A great purchase at a far more reasonable cost than buying from Amazon or their 3rd parties. Only 335 days til Christmas, so I will be buying another for my brother and family.
After doing extensive research and reading that this photo printer tested by far the best for print longevity, and after seeing the positive reviews, I decided to give it a try. I am SO glad I did!Truly, you would never know by holding and looking at a print that this was from a home printer and not a lab. The white border option looks fantastic (if you choose to use that), and the colors are sharp and vivid. My kids rush over to hold prints as soon as they come out, and I haven't seen a single smudge or print.So far, I've tried white borders and borderless, black and white prints, bright sunlit and muted photos. All of them were just gorgeous. I'm actually much happier with the quality than I am with the last several batches I got from major online photo processors.Setup was straightforward, with clear instructions. If you're printing from a computer, you'll need a male/male USB cable, which is not included. There is a separate booklet just for printing from a computer, which really basically consists of plugging it in, attaching the USB, installing the software, and it's good to go!Being a scrapbooker that tends to be short on time and advance planning, this will be a lifesaver for me. With this, I can finally catch up and be current with my pictures!!!I recommend this without hesitation. (:
Bought this for my wife for Christmas and she thought it was cute and liked it. Now, only a month later, the blasted thing won't shut off and will not upload any new pictures. Sur it will let you delete as many as you want that are already stored on it... and though there should be room in the end... no dice... spend the extra bucks.. get something nicer.
Have you noticed that all the negative reviews have not reviewed any other product or they have only reviewed all the Rio products - all negative. I think maybe it's all ONE unhappy person.On to my review. I bought this last minute for my 8 year old. She loves it. It's just as good as my ipod but at a price that I don't worry much when she says she is taking it to school. It has worked great since day one.I didn't need to download the software to put the music on it. Putting music on is a breeze. Playing music is a breeze. I love that you can see what song is playing, etc.GREAT for the price!
I pick up my VN-480PC by OLYMPUS and I begin to record. It's just that simple.WHAT I REALLY LIKE ABOUT IT: Great Benefits!The record quality at HQ is far more superior then what I had.I can download it to my PC, send it via email or upload it to my website.The Display screen is bigger, clear and easy to read.The construct of the recorder is sturdy with a strong plexi-glass overlay on the front to offer good protection for the screen.The batteries are locked in tight and don't move around like my old RS digital recorder. Moving batteries can blow your recording especially when you're trying to record a motivational presentation and that really smarts.One more great thing I like about the VN-480PC is the fact that it won't allow you to erase so easily. After you press the erase button you actually have to press YES or No to erase and you even use separate buttons to do so (YESSSssss). You might think this is more cumbersome but I'll explain why this is a great feature to have below.Why is this important...I'll give you two reasons1. My other digital recorder did not have a separate button for erase and I think having a separate button makes it easier for you to avoid erasing on accident.2. Because pressing one button by accident is so unforgiving. As a result of only having one button on my old digital recorder to press (I'd press it for one second to erase my current recording or I'd press it for 3 seconds to erase a whole folder worth of recordings). Well you guessed it I erased a whole 89 separate recordings of songs it took me 6 months to record because I pressed it too long.With my new OLYMPUS VN-480PC this just can't happen. Now this erase mode allows me to walk away with peace of mind I could not ever develop with my old digital recorder. I like my VN-480PC and if you get one I hope you like yours too.WHY DIDN'T I GIVE IT 5 STARS...One reason I did not give it 5 stars is because although the record quality on High is great (and I really mean that) the record quality on low has much to be desired. So I recommend you either record High or Medium unless you want a sound quality like old radio.
This memory card is truly a lifesaver. Spending long hours out doing the tourist thing is much easier when you don't have to worry your camera will run out of memory. No formatting needed, just load and go.
I purchased four of these drives on March 21, 2007. The first failure was around a year ago. The last surviving drive failed today, May 26, 2009.
What I love the most about this product is not just the fact that I can use it as a head phone for my PC but also the fact that I was able to use it when my regular headset for my phone was damaged. It's a little funny how you have to connect to it because it acts like you have to answer a phone call when you first connect to a PC, but all in all it does a fantastic job.
THIS WAS EXACTLY THE PRODUCT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I HAVE DIFFERENT TRIPODS AND MONOPODSTHAT I CAN NOW CHANGE QUICKLY WITHOUT WASTING TIME. I WILL BE BUYING MORE. THANKS.
this is the best system that i ever had and at a very good price. i received it about 4 days and after i received i hook it up the sound is a very high quality not as high as a surround sound system like bose or other top quality stuff but i am very impress on this sound system and at a very affordable price. i even got a complain from the neighbors that my music is too loud that they can hear it 3 house down. the sound system is very powerful and a very good quality for just 40.99 bucks. i will definitely recommend this products to anyone that want to go cheap but a good quality at the same time.
I figured since I was bloging about this purchase anyway, I'll put a copy here:It was an extremely easy setup. Within 20 minutes I had my connection set up, encrypted, SSID hidden, the MAC address of the card registered and running around checking signal strength all over the house and on the patio. It did however take me a couple of tries to figure out how to properly set up the WEP keys so I could simply swap my single wireless card from one laptop to another; it works great now.It's a wonderfully easy user interface with a host of features. You have tremendous control over the IP addresses, logs and access.For example, if you had a kid with a computer in their room and didn't want them to be online after midnight, you could set the router to block that particular connection from 12 - 5 AM. You can even block specific ports, not just IPs. Or you could block sites by domain or keyword.Also, there is an access log with ability to automatically send it out via e-mail when it is full or at predefined time intervals.But the greatest advantage that I found over my old wired Linksys is that you can mix DHCP and static IPs. Previously, when I was running a Linux box for my web sever I had to create a virtual server so it would have a static IP for forwarding port 80 to. With this Netgear router I can just specify a static IP based on the MAC address of the server.The wireless connection has only given me trouble once so far. It started intermittently fading out. I had to switch over to a wired connection rather than try to troubleshoot it because I was in the middle of doing something for work. Too bad VPN kicks out when you switch NICs.
Travel? This printer is great. Right size and gives clear prints. Packs in my carry-on with the rest of my equipment. Highly recommend.
I was challenged in setting up the product using Dish Network. With a little help from a more technically proficient friend, we got it up and running. These earphones are great! They allow me to watch TV with my wife, with no challenge in the volume department. Or, I can watch TV without the sound running her out of the house. Very good results at an excellent price.
Still searching for the perfect ear bud here. I haven't found it, but this Nike Flight Headphone fills a niche. They are good for planes, work and working out (on some level).No endless cord that gets tangled each time you take them off. They fit almost like a stethoscope. The sound is good and they are fairly comfortable - but like any earbud, not for long periods of time.Like other reviewers, I do get them caught in the collar of my shirt after they've slid down there. It's annoying, which is why you can't always use them for every situation.The harder plastic coating where the wires converge can be a little discomforting when leaning back on a plane seat.And maybe not important to all, but they do come in white - for those iPod lovers.For less than $20, it's a pretty good purchase.
I went into the local CC to take a look at this model and it was absolutely amazing! I was comparing this model to the Samsung LNT 4669 and the difference that I could find with the untrained eye was the 120Hz technology. I wasn't sure if it was the setup/configuration, but the 4669 picture motion was more fluid. However, if you saw this TV alone or along others, it would definitely hold its own. As always, I found Amazon's pricing to be excellent and always a $200-$300 less than BB or CC.
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!
I purchased this boombox for my parents. They needed something very basic with a cassette player and a cd player. My mom has thanked me repeatedly and she is quite happy. This is perfect for someone who's not looking for lots of fancy features - just something that plays your music:)
We are very happy with the product. It is very comfortable and convenient. It also keeps the camera very safe.
Very easy to install, great sound (where I live = France) ,easy to handle and adjust to FM frequencies for optimal reception. I now can hear my whole CD collection while driving, without any hasle.Maybe a better link bewteen Transpod arm (aside from lighter outlet) and dashboard to be imagined for improved stability when pushing command on iPod and/or Transpod (while driving !! Yes ok, I shouldn't !!).
I've had this player for a couple of years now. It has never given me a problem. I use it at the gym, where is gets banged up pretty good. I love the size, it's the size of a cigarette lighter, and slips easily into my pocket. The 256MB is more than enough for a week of workouts. It is very easy to add and remove songs. The battery life is good. I purchased rechargable batteries because I use it so often.The only downside is that I don't get great radio reception in the gym. I think it has more to do with the metal building. The 'joystick' is a little small and takes sometime to get used to, but that is to be expected considering the size.
The thing is a bit rigid for a name like "flex", but it was exaclty what I was looking for. To my surprise, the price is very close to the one without the extention arm.
The three credit card size pieces of plastic work as advertised - they allow instant color correction in PhotoShop. They must be angled correctly or the glare from the flash appears white on both the gray and black cards.They are not large enough for me to use to set custom White Balance in my camera, but they are small enough to easily fit in my shirt pocket without any problems.This product will probably become standard in my portrait photography workflow, but I was a little disappointed when I opened the package - three credit card size pieces of plastic. My guess, and I may well be wrong, is that the packaging costs more than the product.
Great quality and well thought out. I purchased this because of it's great system for carrying a tripod. The rain hood is a nice touch if you hike to your photo shoots. The compartments are easily adjustable, side pockets are accessible when you are wearing the backpack. So far, no negatives.
I have been using this surge protector for 2 and a half years now. I got my 42-inch Vizio, Ooma, Wii, DVD player, amp, router, WDTV, all connected to this. It looks nice and certainly unique compared to other surge protectors out there. I also prefer white to the more common black or gray color. It is narrower that I can hide and place it behind the TV (I have to taped it securely on the table so it won't move).All I can say, nothing bad has happened yet to any of my electronics. Happy and no complaints.
Just installed a pair of these Pyle speakers and a pair of Infinity 612 speakers in our boat this week. I bought these "cheap" speakers with thoughts of replacing them with the more expensive Infinity speakers when I had the money. Well that won't be happening... These Pyle speakers out play the infinity's by probably double! If anything gets replaced, it will be the Infinity's.You will not be disapointed with these speakers!!!These were a very nice surprise
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.
As soon as i plugged in my iPod Touch and found a station, it worked perfectly. I was quite skeptical of the quality of the product, and was pleasantly surprised to hear "You Give Love a Bad Name" in almost crystal clarity. That was until the car began moving. At that point, static took over and there was no music to be heard. Since then, I have spent many car rides searching for viable channels, to no avail. At best, it is like listening to a cassette recorded from an old, scratched record. I even tried the international option, but I found that the stations deemed as the solution all had radio broadcasting loud and clear through them. I only payed $8 including shipping for this item retailed for $50 elsewhere, but it was still quite a disappointment.
All my info was on my old hard drive out of my Dell 4300.Bought a new Dell xps 600 with SATA hard drive format.Installed ADIDESA onto the old hard drive, installed the old hard drive into the new XPS 600 and "poof" the old hard drive worked 1st time.Rebooted the computer 5 times with no lock up, same good results everytime.ONLY COPLAINT is that I had to buy a "Y" cord ($5) so I could split power off of the DVD player (which is the same connector as the old hard drive) and jumper power to my old hard drive. This is due to the fact that the SATA hard drive power connecter is different than the old hard drive power connecter and the xps 600 only had extra SATA drive power connectors. ( Radio Shack did not have a SATA power connector to ide drive power pigtail)Addonics provided all the other wiring that was needed. I even forgot to change the master jumper on the old hard drive to slave with no problems. Adidesa worked like a charm, simple, easy to install, highly recommended.This was installed two day ago, 5-28-06, will keep you informed of any problems that might accure, but so far so good.
The turntable itself is a quality machine and the sound quality is great.As other reviewers have previously pointed out,the leads from turntable to amp could be longer and it would be nice if it were semi-auto.All-in-all a nice three speed machine for the money.
I'd never worked with a patch panel before, and needed a small one for my house. This was the perfect size, and very easy to punch down and mount on the wall. Highly recommended.
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 can't contain my enthusiasm for this nifty new gadget that we bought our daughter for her birthday. It's the Pure Digital Point-and-Shoot Video Camcorder. It's the size of an iPod and every bit as simple and ingenious. You just point and shoot. It's that easy. There's nothing to learn. There's a record button, a play button, and a delete button. And a little rocker button that doubles as a zoom and volume control. You can watch videos instantly on the tiny color screen. The Point-and-Shoot runs on two AA batteries, holds 30 minutes of video, and plugs into your computer with it's built-in USB cable (and, if you like, automatically loads easy-to-use video playback, management, and emailing software on your hard-drive). Within seconds, and I mean seconds, you can email your videos all over the planet. It's amazing. One minute after she unwrapped the present, my daughter became the next Sofia Coppola, directing epics all over the house. I don't understand why this wonderful product hasn't become the Next Big Thing...or am I so out-of-touch that it already has and I missed it?
I've had issues with other tapes(fujifilm), these tapes work great for HDV, only 1 dropout so far on the 4 tapes that I have used so far, compared to 1 dropout every 7 minutes with fujifilm. a great product and I will be reordering soon
Couldn't resist the free Coach bag promotion and got this for my daughter. Took 3 pictures on Christmas and two yesterday as it was carefully carried in its Coach bag.Upon next turning on, the LCD is locked with a frozen batwing that is also visible when it is turned off.First Canon CSR gave instructions on sending it back without mentioning the possibility that LCD is not warranteed. Second CSR said it's a judgement call by the tech as to possible camera abuse and to send a clear note about camera history.It's on its way to repair depot. I saw previous 1-star LCD comments and hoped to be lucky. Sigh.
This small camera fits inside a 3.25" x 4.5" leather case purchased separately. Canon's SD700 comes with a Li-ion battery that lasts longer than most other batteries and a has a compact charger. A 2GB SD memory card (purchased separately) stores more than 360 still pictures at the highest resolution! You can even take sharp movies with this gem up to 1GB in size which is something like 40 minutes. 4X zoom lens allows for close-up detail shots from far away. This is all the camera you will need for about 6 years.
Bought this for my wife who complained about the fit and sound of other Sony earphone models. This fits her ears and head well and delivers excellent sound. My son recommended these to us from his experience.
I ordered these because I wanted something better than the cheap generic ear buds that came with my mp3 player. They certainly have better sound and can create a better seal so that I don't have to turn the volume up as loud to drown out the noise around me. It may be just me, but I never realized how much having these kinds of ear buds would feel like being on an airplane when your ears are plugged and haven't popped yet from the altitude change; it took a little getting used to. I would give this a 5-star rating, but the size of my ears (or at least one) seems to fall between the sizing of the attachable tips, so I'm not sure if I'm getting the correct seal (which may affect the plugged feeling).
This is my fourth Logitech mice and is above average. I have 3+ Microsoft optic mice and trackball and the optic all failed over 2-3 years. Since then I only bought Logitech. The MX400 contour or shape (and all Logitech also) fits my hand better then Microsoft's mouse. My favorite mouse is the rechargeable Logitech MX 1000, which weight and design glide a bit faster and more responsive. The cord kind of bug me a little verse the wireless MX1000. The mouse with cord tends to be lighter then battery mouse (mouse body weight only) and this one is no different.The back and forward buttons are a great feature. I did not have to install the Logitech's driver. MS Vista already recognizes the default buttons, unless I wanted to customize the buttons like for my MX1000, there are no needs. Logitech's driver is always running in the background and wanting to update, so I avoid installing them.I did consider the MX610, but don't like to toss batteries all the time.
Pround having bought those. Good build product quality. All range of frequency are present and well balanced, giving subwoofer frequency. Better Sounding Than My Good Quality PC Audio Setup.
Very good picture, easy to use controls. Will play rewritable dvd's even though it's not advertised. Very good value.
I lost my $500 HP so I had to buy the lowest price item I could. The Palm is excellent for just a handheld. I would recommend it to anyone who does not need a miniature computer the size of a wallet.The programs that come with it are handy. I use Outlook 2007 to sync with this and it has worked just fine so far.
This is my second one. The first one lasted 3 years which isn't bad for being lugged around every day. My only complaint about the new one is that the USB dongle is bigger than the old one and I can't plug in a second USB device, so I use a USB extension cord to get around that.I love the small size. It's optical and works on almost anything except glass.
I was a bit concerned about my first network device but this one was just plug and go. Worked first try and we now have a silent ( it's not in my office)fast, reliable printer.
This lens is very sharp. sharper than the new 1.4G IMO. It doesn't have the new SWM but it's much cheaper too. I find this thing on my D90 all the time now. enjoyed it very very much.
i was happy when i bought itit's fast and light, then i started shooting more and more and needed one more flash so i bought a 550ex older generation, slower but what a light, so this become m back up or second light source.if you can buy the 580ex II or 580ex and as a chepper way out 550ex for a better lighting source, this is a great item to carry arround or as a secnd flash.Bottom line:definitely better than your on camera flash, to big for you g9-g10(see 220ex) you will eventually sell it and buy the 580
I think it works fine. No, the sound quality isnt perfect but its what you should expect with a transmitter like this. And yes sometimes you start to pick up a radio station so you need to adjust what channel you set it on. But it does what you should expect not a lot more.
Great headphones, love the sound quality but after one warranty covered plug replacement it went bad AGAIN after the warranty expired. Vmoda offered me 50% off if I buy the new model from them (which happens to get them close to the price here at amazon) but I'm steering clear. Stay away from this company unless you like music in just one ear.
This is a great deal. The shipping was very fast will buy from them again.. Thanks
I have been using it in nothern Italy and it works well (most of the time). When we were in Vicenza, we were looking for a McDonalds late at night and it took us to a remote area. Other than that it has been working good. I have not been to a city where it has been congested with tall buildings.I was about to purchase the Nuvi 370 because it tells you the street names. Because of the different langauges, I thought it would be easier to just turn (left or right) at the command of the 270. Also the street names are not always posted and I prefer to keep my eyes on the road!If you're going to travel (drive) in Europe I would recommend the Nuvi 270.Also I can charge my Nuvi through the computer's USB terminal.It's very easy to use! I purchased it through amazon.com for $169.99.Arrivederci
I went out on a limb buying this camera. My friend has a fisheye camera and I thought that was cool, so I googled it, and then discovered the Holga and the Diana cameras. I looked at countless pictures taken with the cameras and decided I wanted part of the double exposure club.It is so exciting waiting for the pictures to be developed and the pictures have come out great so far, really interesting...I tried using 35mm film and the pics didn't turn out right so don't waste your time trying that trick. Skip 35mm modifications altogether and stick to 120!I love my Holga and recommend this camera for anyone who is looking to jazz up their photographic journey thru life. I use a digital but whenever I bring out the Holga everyone wants to know what the heck it is and want to play with her.
Beautiful case, but the clip is just no good. My iPhone jumped off my belt in this case five times before I gave it up and ordered a different case elsewhere. I tried it on four different belts. The iPhone is too valuable and expensive to risk on a weak clipped holster. I recommend against this case.
I normally don't take the time to comment on products but the technical support of Aluratek is the worst I have ever seen. I purchased the model ADMPF110 and it was dead out of the box. I go round and round with their technical support via email and finally they give me an RMA to send it in for repair. I wanted to put this in the wall of a new house we are building so I needed it back pretty quickly. So I sent it to them over-night with all of the necessary paper work. 90 days later I get it back. By this time I had bought another brand unit to put in our new house. We were really busy getting the house completed so I didn't get around to looking at the Aluratek unit I got repaired under warranty unit about 3.5 months later. It was dead out of the box again! This time it made a faint clicking noise when turned off and on which was an improvement over last time, however, still nothing on the screen. Absolutely dead in all modes. Aluratek said that I had it over 90 days and that it was out of warranty and if I wanted to send it back in they would repair it for a fee. I explained that I never got to use it even once. The said it was out of warranty. I explained it was just barely out of warranty and they said it didn't matter, I should have checked it out when I first got it back. I told them that I am not their quality control department. Unless you want to get stuck with junk that doesn't work or unless you want to do the quality control for this company I suggest you don't buy any of their products.
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.
Top sound and quality... :) GOOD BASSPremium fashioning and a top price in amazon, thank you!!!Monster Cable is an great manufacturer!
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.
The 175 Power Inverter works great. I used it on a recent car trip and it powered my electronics without any problems. The description is incorrect, however, in that it only has one AC outlet (as in the photo), not two.
I had broken my old one and tried touse the weighted bags, but this is without a doubt the better way to go.
I got what I asked for in a reasonable time. So that works for me.
I believe I am getting a better image with this transducer compared with what came with my unit. I wish this transducer had came with the unit instead of the transom mount one. Would highly recomend this transducer.
I'm not an audiophile and I haven't subjected these earbuds to a battery of sound reproduction accuracy tests, but when I'm listening to my Sansa, I have no complaints. They are comfortable and they sound good to me. The extra rubber... uh... things that hold them in your ears are a nice addition, but a carrying case would have been nicer. If you just want some decent earbuds, these are a great deal under 30 bucks.
Too bad zero stars is not an option. These did not work nearly as well as I hoped they would. They carried the phone signal to a room where there is no wall jack, but the static on the line was so bad that it was impossible to hear the person on the other end. I'm usually inclined to give things a chance, but these were so awful that I didn't even want to bother trying a replacement set & just returned the original set instead. We now have a 25-foot exposed phone line running down the hall instead, and even with the potential tripping hazard, I prefer that solution. Definitely recommend you find another way to extend your phone signal!
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.
This printer is incredible! Before I had a crap HP printer that was 10 years old and so this Lexmark is amazing! The LCD screen makes life so much easier and you can do so much at such a small effort.The printer is very smart and I mean SMART. It knows if a telephone call is a fax or just a regular call, the printer knows automatically which place to copy from with its sensors because there are 2 places to put things you want to copy (inside the lid of the printer for single copies or on top of the printer for multiple copies at once), and the printer also knows what kind of paper(letter,photo,index card, ect.) you put in it without you even specifying. I could go on forever about how smart the printer is...Now, to get to the actual print quality. The printer comes with 3 Premium Photo Paper samples for you to test how a photo looks when you print on it. I'll tell ya, it looks just as good as developed pictures from a store do(maybe even better). You can fool around with the settings and make the quality better and basically change almost anything you want.There are alot of features and one I like in particular is that you can plug in many different media cards/USB into you printer to get pictures off of them. The devices that the printer takes are SM/xD,MS,CF/MD,SD/MMC, and USB flash drive. I have a Compact Flash card that works wonderfully with the printer. I just drag and drop images from my other computer onto the Compact Flash card, plug it into the printer and BAM. I can then look at my pictures in full color on the LCD screen and even see a print preview of how it will look before it prints off. The computer your printer is connected to will also open up a lexmark program window asking if you want to copy the pictures off of the media drive or print them off using the computer. This way the printer becomes a drive bay in a sense.Another nice feature is that whatever computer the printer is connected to can do alot of things. You can scan something and instead of the printer printing it out it will send it automatically to a specific program(which opens automatically) on your computer like Email, Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Power Point, ect. The computer that you printer is hooked up to also senses almost anything that you do with the printer just to make it easier if you want to do it on the computer rather than the LCD screen.Well there is so much more I could say about this product. It's great...truly great. It does take a little getting used to with the LCD screen and all but dont let that discourage you because it really is easy to use and will change the way you copy, print, and fax for life.Get it now!
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.
The product description shall give you all the technical jibber jabber about this DVD player. I just want to comment on its durability. We have had this Initial product for 5 years. It is used for multiple purposes at the Dream Factory. Watching a movie in sickbed, passing the time on a road trip, and casual entertainment usage by the family. It seems to be used on a daily basis by one person or another.But the real durability test it has passed was it's ability to stand up to daily interactive pause & go ABA teaching DVD's that are used by the therapists who teach my daughter. Not only are the therapists FW & REV & Playing it for sessions on end. But later little Alexandra puts on her various tapes. She has literally worn off the silver paint at the lower right corner down to bronze then white plastic. Yes it has been dropped, stepped on, and overheated. But this thing has never skipped, stalled, or stopped.If I were buying such a unit I guess I would have looked for one of the major brands. This one was presented as a gift so many years ago. Now I'm going to get This same one as an emergency backup, just in case this unit fails. But I doubt it shall. Like I said we've had it for over 5 years. Undefeated.
I had to return my first set of Bose Champion 2 speakers because they had a booming resonance when the volume was turned up above 50% in addition to the hissing background radio noise. I returned them and requested Amazon for a replacement. The second set of speakers arrived in just 5 days after I ordered replacement! They work GREAT! I am very satisfied with the quality of the sound delivered by the speakers. Playing a track with many layers of music and sounds is particularly rewarding with Bose Champion 2 speakers. Bose sound does stand up to its reputation. Having said all this, I do wish they had a power button on one of the speakers. I highly recommend this product for anyone who wishes to have compact and easily portable speakers with high quality sound for their laptop or desktop.Cheers!
This Product is exactly as described. Fits perfectly on my mac book. Very soft and flexible and offers great protection from scratches and any other damage.
Bought the camera to take on a 9 day canoe trip. Bought mainly for the weatherproofing, optical zoom and size. As noted in other posts, the screen is hard to see in bright conditions. Ran with image stabilzation and power-saving and the one battery lasted the entire 9 days. The power save mode can become irritating if you don't get the picture taken quickly enough. Took around 250 photos and 4 30-45 second movies. Camera was completely submerged several time for a few seconds each time and dropped once and came though with flying colors. Loved the different scene modes for the landscape and sunset pictures I got. Would give the camera a 5 star rating if the screen were visible in all conditions or a view finder was included. Overall a very good camera. This will replace my older and heavier Kodak as my everyday camera.
This little thing is extremely useful and versatile. Some camera cases would even hold it with the camera itself. One feature I would have liked to see is a metal ball head, so I could adjust the angle of the camera easier. It can still be done without the metal ball head, since each leg is retractable, but it would have been easier with the ball.
This product doesn't blacken out the screen at an angle like it says it does. You can clearly still see what's going on on the screen unless you're practically 90 degrees on the side...almost parallel to it. So, if you're on a plane, people sitting next to you on either side will still be able to clearly see what you're doing on the computer and what you're typing. This is really disapointing b/c I was expecting it to do what it says it does.Also the price is wayyyyy too much for this product. Even if it did what is said it does, it's too much money.I would still get this product, however. The reason is b/c there's isn't a better or cheaper product like this that I know of. And eventhough people can still read your screen and you don't have privacy...you do make it harder for them and it is not as easy for them to read or look at. It is better than nothing...but if someone really wants to snoop, it won't stop them.
It is quick, but also trashes your batteries. I started using these few months ago for external flashes. After about two dozen recharges, the batteries are trashed. They don't hold charges. Straight out of charger, recycle time of the external flashes are 11 seconds. These used to take 3.5 - 5 seconds with fresh new batteries.
Bought one of these in late December but did not get around to taking out of the box until early Feb -- constant static and buzz out of one of the earphones. Too late to return to Amazon, so at the mercy of the warranty from Audio-Technica. No humans answering the phone in their Ohio service office, left message on their voicemail and no return call. What a ripoff! Better to pay more to buy the best (Bose) and cry only once, I guess...
This is my 2nd high def set and by far the best. Picture is stunning in high def (Receiving 1080i from Comcast) and very good with regular dvd and non-high def feeds as well. With so many inputs this set has some staying power.Highly recommended!
Was in my wishlist for quiet some time. Finally could lay my hands.The privacy filter does its job well. My only apprehension is if those 8 sticky "things" which hold the filter on screen fall off, the filter will be of no use, unless I can find out if spares are available.
This is my 3rd camcorder and it is by far the best. It also takes great still photos.
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.
I bought one and tried it in my Lexus - there was a LOT of audio interference that sounded horrible. It worked in the sense it charged the iPod and played music through the car, but the amount of noise introduced by this device sent it right back to the product returns counter.
I got this 10 stop filter to do long exposure shots in full daylight. While it did exactly what is was supposed to (knock down the light level so I do could long exposures in direct sunlight), it introduced a horrific magenta colour shift to parts of the image. If it had been a uniform colour shift, it would have been easily correctable in post, but because of the non-uniform shift, it was entirely uncorrectable. After doing some reading online it looks like this has something to do with IR. I bought B+W without doing any research because of my respect for the name and prior experience with their products. Shame on me for not doing my homework. This filter is completely worthless. My only regret (aside from buying it in the first place) is that I no longer have the original packaging to return it.Long story short: DO NOT BUY!
The screen came in the mail and was exactly what I was looking for - it works very well. Only one small problem, it was about 1/32nd of an inch too tall - I cut it down on a paper cutter and it fit perfectly.
The suspicious side of me wants to believe that HP did a promo with their Deskjet 612C - i.e. they sold the printer cheap or with big rebates as part of a system deal and decided to make up for their loss leader by limiting production and raising the price on the cartridge replacements. I would be surprised if there is any difference between the 612C black replacement cartridge C6614 and the much more common cartridge for the 660C other than a little plastic tab on the cartridge case.
if you have a psp and are gonna use it for more than just games, (which u should) then this is a must. youll be able to hold 100's of songs, tons of video, all that stuff. youll also need a program to transport the music from your pc to the psp though, i recommend the PSP Max Madia Manager. and it only works through the usb port on the top of the psp but comes with the right usb cable and program for only $15!!
I bought this item and it stopped working on the first day it only worked on the first game and never worked again I am disappointed in this item and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone !!!!
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.
Although the Elph SD700IS fits into a shirt pocket, the 8x10" prints are are sharp from corner to corner. With the help of the Photoshop, sharp 24x30" prints can be made.The distortion is insignificant at the short and medium zoom range but is noticeable at the long zoom end. The lens is better than some of the SLR lenses I have tested. Exposure is very accurate in most cases and the color is good. The optical viewfinder, although not very accurate, is very useful when the LCD screen cannot be seen in bright light. I would not buy a camera without a viewfinder.The accuracy of the viewfinder can be established by comparing the area shown by the viewfinder to that on the LCD screen.The power on/off button is too small and difficult to find.The flash is weak, as in many other compacts. An accessory flash is available but incompatible with the idea of having a compact shirt pocket camera.Overall, this is an amazing little camera useful for a pro or an advanced amateur as a constant companion to supplement the heavy gear left home.
Reading the manual makes it easy to use. A few practice shots using different settings gets you comfortable with this flash. Well worth its cost.
These originals only cost a little more, why buy an aftermarket for your expensive camera?
Well, where do I start?The Good: Fast ship Amazon/Tiger Direct, Good looking on my deskThe Bad: Fuzzy display, had been previously opened, lower right hand portion of screen display lighting/fuzzy, Auto Pivot does nothing. I have a high end system, the Samsung 170T I replaced ran 1280x1024 in digital mode -this VP2030b only wants to run analog (1600x1200) on my BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC PCIe. :( A few things to try and it is going back (one is a note to BFG tech support, I will get an answer from them faster). OF NOTE: TIGER DIRECT IS GOING TO CHARGE A 15% RESTOCK FEE FOR THIS -NOT FAIR-.
The Nikon 7216 Action binoculars proved to be everything positive that other reviewers stated and more! I am thankful that I was guided by those reviews to purchase not one, but two pairs of these Nikon binoculars.Easy to use,easy to attach the strap, easy to adjust, comfortable to carry. Perfect for a semi-beginning birder (myself) and for general nature/ hiking/ birding use (my fourteen year old son). I am an excellent comparison shopper and I researched the NYC metro area and online thoroughly for price and quality comparisons, listened to experts from the local Audubon society chapter, visited camping and outdoor stores prior to making this purchase. On my first birding walk afterwards, a fellow birder asked to use the binos briefly and, handing them back, remarked to a friend " These are wonderful!-they must have been VERY expensive." Another birder tried them and concurred enthusiastically as well! Thank you, Amazon! When we are ready to "move up", we'll consult this site first. To other prospective customers,truly,do not hesitate-You will be delighted and know that this is a true bargain- price, quality, ease of purchase and prompt shipping.
Seriously for the price, you couldn't do better. Ya phones in the 100-300 dollar range exert more clarity, definition, and detail, but they're also in the 100-300 dollar price range.
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.
no doubt a very functional lens...it has great range and is comparatively very compact for what it does...the aperture is fairly standard...and it's offered at a relatively affordable price.how you like 'em adverbs...heheall that being said...I've stopped using this lens and pretty much rely on my Canon 50mm f/1.4 now (while i save for the 35mm)...obviously I'm not taking too many telephoto shots...the Tamron will give you a decent functional photo...but I prefer the bokeh, color and sharpness of the latter...the canon turns out some beautiful photos (vibrant and w/ depth), the tamron always look flat by comparison...I also enjoy shooting in really low light (no flash), so I found the 3.5 aperture unsuitable in those instances.on a side note, I think the tamron's build is very high...but I've put it through so much use and abuse that the rubber grip now comes off the lens body...tho the rest is pretty sturdy (in fact I've even used it as a seat on one occasion).so in conclusion...if I was out on an expedition, could only take one lens and was doing research I'd take the tamron...but if i'm off with family or friends and want to create something beautiful I'd go with another lens.
I've owned a 7350 for 6 or 7 years and its printed great photos its whole life. In fact they've even gotten better when I first got it the finish on HP's photo paper was different and what ever they've done since then makes the pictures look great. I would recommand this printer or anything other HP printer to anyone.
This is an excellent receiver. I bought it to upgrade my panasonic home theater system. I had no idea what I had been missing. The fine details I hear now are amazing. I paired the receiver with in wall/ceiling speakers from JBL and Yamaha. It was easy to set up. The Pro Logic Game setting is amazing separates the crowd noise to the surround speakers perfectly. Great for music and movies. Excellent value.
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?
Any of the screen cleaners/cleaner pads I have used in the past have always streaked. This product does not streak at all. I have used it on my laptops, desktop LCD monitors, DLP TV and LCD TV with perfect results. It is a bit pricy but not enough so that I would rate it lower, as it takes very little of the product to get the desired results. The two bottles I received will last me at least a year, probably longer.
The product was great, especially for the price I paid. I would buy it again.
Before purchasing the Creative Zen Vision:M last month, the last mp3 player I'd owned was TDK's Mojo CD MP3 Player that I received as a gift in 2001, which after about six months proved too damn buggy for its own good; even its warranty-sanctioned replacement became a paperweight in time. So ended my mp3 player ownership forever, right? Well, after reading almost unanimously favorable reviews for the Zen here on Amazon, I realized this was THE player I'd been looking for - a high capacity unit featuring a wide range of compatibility with the three main forms of digital media, and hardly any glitches to boot. Speaking of digital media, aren't we all using the Zen chiefly for its mp3 support? Even the most sizable of mp3 collections can fit within reason on the Zen's generous 30GB internal hard drive. I myself currently possess over 13GB of digital music that I've been collecting for the past six years and it all synched up to the player without a hitch. For those of us who take meticulous care in organizing our music just right, the Zen accommodates these compulsions nicely by displaying the file's Title/Album/Artist info along with cover art...and who doesn't love seeing that cover art? Even the Zen's software is easy enough to use for managing playlists, and adding or removing files.On the downside, perhaps the only major issue I've discovered so far was the total freeze-up that occured once when I attempted to shut the player down while in the middle of playing a music video. So, a word to the wise is to be sure videos aren't playing when trying to turn the thing off. Also as a sidenote, if you're buying the Zen Vision:M for playing videos, you may find the 320 X 240 resolution a bit small. In such a case you might instead consider investing in the slightly pricier Zen Vision:W which boasts a somewhat larger screen resolution of 480 X 272.In short, if you find yourself disillusioned with the ever-present iPod's challenging software (*cough* iTunes) and tedious interface (*cough* clickwheel), try out the Zen for a pleasant change of pace, and whatever you do, please just think twice before giving in to that deceptively nifty Zune.
Like everyone else I got the iPod to hold my most up beat workout music, none-the-less it holds up to 250 songs so I can work out for weeks and not hear the same song twice. I had and iPod shuffle first generation and because I was constatly putting it in my pocket I washed it, so the clip is a HUGE improvement. I also got the gadget that you hook up to your car (or stereo) and you tune to an unused radio station so that you can hear what's in your iPod and that was wonderful. Very easy to use. Well worth your money
I got these to add to my existing sony sound system so i could have music in another room of the house.These sound better than the ones that came with my system.Great, now I have to get 2 more. Kidding. I love these,they have good low end and range and good clarity.
When I bought it it cost me $2.99. The thing works perfectly. If you are having a problem with it, set it to a radio station with a static signal.
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!!
Bought 4 for the office the price I paid for 4GB is a good balance between capacity and value. I likes the no cap to lose feature and no sliding USB connector to wear out. No complaints from the crew at work so I might buy more soon.
I've had several different brands and styles of headphones in my life so far [I'm 26 now]. I've used ear buds, Ipod style, Clip on, and even the big professional cushy ear piece style. Of all these, this is the pair I will inevitably return to. I've always found ear buds deliver the best sound, but HATE ear buds cause they just won't STAY in my ear. I like the strap over your head kind, but they don't give as good sound, as well as being really noisy to those around you, which is one of my main concerns with headphones, how loud they must be before the sound starts seeping out to be heard by others nearby. With these I get the best of 2 worlds, ear bud sound quality, but with a strap to hold them in place. A trick I use for further stability is to wear a hat over the strap, They are a flexible plastic that won't just break or give you a headache to do that. Another up side, my cd/mp3 players don't even need to be on half volume to be heard loud and clear, and by the time the volume is high enough to seep out, it's way too loud. These are SO cheap but SO much more effective then even the most expensive headphones I've ever owned.So why do I ever own different ones? I'm pretty sure Sony is trying to phase out this quality style for whatever reason, so they're hard to find in stores amongst the gimmicky skull candy stuff out now and I have ONE big problem with these that probably won't apply to you so don't worry. My cat LOVES the rubbery wires, if left out I will, and have on 3 very frustrating occasions, come in to find them chewed to bits. I plan to buy a few pairs of these here on amazon and HIDE them when not in use, I can't bear to lose my favorite headphones..again.
I had one of these and I must have had the phone knocked out of it at least once a week. To hear your fancy phone go bouncing down the sidewalk is always fun. The clip at the top was always getting bumped by the camera I was carrying. (pro photographer). So I dumped this piece of junk and got a boss bucket heavy duty case.
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.
You don't always save money trying to save money. That is especially true with DVD media. I have tried all sorts of other brands and have gotten as many coasters as I have usable disks. The failure rate for the first pack of Verbatim I bought was so low that when I needed more I bought Verbatim. Quality saves you time and in the long run it is cheaper.
The Presto pressure cooker does everthing as advertised, especially drastically reducing your cooking time. Highly recommend this product, and hope with this recommendation I get a 50% discount on future Amazon.com purchases.
I am very pleased with this product. It is easy to install and use. The only complaint I have is that it sells itself as 'auto' and in truth one has to select it from the computer you will print from. It isn't a hassle, just does not automatically determine which computer is making the request and switch between the two. Doesn't change the fact that it performs well and is a great value. I am very pleased with the product, shipping time was extremely fast. Overall great purchase.
After wanting to upgrade from our 3.9MP Panasonic, this has many improvements. Other reviewers will get more technical, I was more concerned with the basics. I definately recommend a 2mb or higher card as the internal memory is only a couple of pictures. I was concerned with the battery as I prefer conventional batteries over proprietary ones. It is easier to find a gas station or drug store when the batteries go dead than carry a charger and look for an outlet. Therefore I did purchase a 2nd battery, but I have not been in a situation that I have run out of juice and needed to use it. The battery life is great and can get us through a weekend of heavy use or a week as an average tourist.The upgrades I seeked from our previous was:faster powerupfaster shutterfaster flash rechargefaster recovery between shotseasy to usebetter lens.This camera delivers on all the above.A great camera for a beginner or spouse looking to point and shoot, and plenty of options for those wanting to experiment a little more before taking the big plunge into a true SLR. As with other cameras in this price range, the pictures can get noisy/grainy at the higher ISO settings. It is best to set it in auto mode unless you know what you are doing.It is a great camera for the price. While other cameras offer 10+ megapixels, I would rather have the zoom. If the MP chip is not quality, all you get is noise and poor pictures. Most people don't need anything more than a 6-8MP camera because they will never print their pictures or print them larger than an 8x10. For those consumers, like myself, this is a terrific option. The pictures are clear and the colors bright. What more does the average person need?
THis is a light weight easy to use camera. On screen touch display makes it easy to change and fast forward. I use it with an underwater camera for viewing top level swimmers. To be able to stop and slow motion on the fly is great. WIth the easy you can switch to Camera mode and take pictures as well. THen flip right back to video. Well worth the money.Summit Swimming
I was using wet wipes for computer screens before, but they required a lot of effort to clean the screen. No more efforts! Monster works just fine. I just sprayed it on the provided cloth and wiped my monitor. It took less than 40 seconds to be done. There are some reviews that say it leaves streaks, but I think that it's because they apply the spray directly on the screen, not on the cloth. However, it's said on the instruction that it should be applied to the cloth.
I recently purchased a JBL Cinema Pro Pack 600II Home Theatre System and I am very happy with it. It was easy to set up with very good instructions.The JBL DCR600II-Z 6 x 100-watt receiver powers all of the speakers, including the subwoofer. It offers Dolby Digital, DTS decoding, and our own advanced digital processing algorithm, Logic 7, for enhancing standard surround modes and for creating natural multichannel sound from two-channel music or movie sources. The powerful JBL 2-way satellites and center channel are a perfect complement to the receiver and 8" subwoofer. You won't believe the performance and features you get for the price, there just isn't a better home theater value.Additional key features:* Full-function pre programmable remote control* 6-Channel direct inputs* 4 Composite video inputs* 4 S-video inputs* 1 Optical and 2 coax digital inputs* 1 Digital coax outputJBL speaker system key features:* Overall frequency response: 35Hz - 20kHz (-6dB)* Configuration: 2-Way satellite speakers, video-shielded* Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal* Tweeter: One 1/2&quot; titanium-laminate cone* Midrange driver: One 3&quot; cone* Subwoofer: 8" woofer in a floor-firing, bass-reflex ported enclosureSo, if you get a better deal, go for this Cinema ProPack 600II without any hesitation!
I've had the S20 for several years. It suffers a lot from &quot;communication lost&quot;.The software upgrades do nothing to solve the problem.Buying expensive cables does nothing. Re-installing software does nothing.Adding high quality USB ports does nothing.Swapping computers (at least five different machines) does nothing.Once in a while it works and then it works adequately.You can tinker yourself to death with this one.
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 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.
I got this for my mother for her birthday to replace the one she had that was well over used. The TV is self works well pic is good. The radio take a bit a playing with to get the staions to come in.The biggest problem I have found is the remote. It is small and you have to have it at just the right angle to use it. My parents can only seem to get a few numbers to work on it. When I tryed to buy an universal remote for it the fist one did work at all, the second i could get some of the bottens to work but you didn't do the right thing (i.e. 4 was channel up; menue right was 6, 8 was power)So for now we just use the remote to change to the other half of the channals (say i'm on channal 2 and i want to watch 48, I'd hit 44 on the remote and then channle up on the TV itself.)All in all the tv is better then the one we had so that all that really matters.
I have 3 of these enclosures. All of them have gone with me to Iraq 2 times. They are all still doing very well.
I try several, and this one was the best.Velcro instead of magnets.Could have a better and safer belt clip, but it does the job.
I had been using a backpack to carry my computer and other "stuff". As I added to my collection of what I needed to take with me the backpack got heavier. And, I was looking for something that would allow me to use both hands without having to slip the backpack over both shoulders or lay it on the floor (especially in a restroom). I found the Solo case on Amazon. Based upon the reviews, I purchased the Solo Leather Rolling Laptop Case. I have not been disappointed.It rolls easily, the handle is long enough and is not difficult to extend or contract. The case fits easily under a seat in a smaller regional-jet as well as in the overhead bins. It is a bit heavy but the rollers take care of that. I highly recommend this case.
It's amazing how useful this ABS plastic sheet is. It's easy to cut, easy to shape when you heat it up, and very durable. My feet were always slipping off of the footplate on my wheelchair, so I traced the outline on the sheet, cut it out, stuck on some skateboard grip tape, and Gorilla Glued it to the footplate. No more slipping!
These sound great, but like others have said, not much bass. I still think they sound great. If you are using these for home theater beware that the cord is not that long. I plugged it into my receiver and was unable to sit down on the sofa because of the short cord. I will have to move my receiver one of these days, but overall for the price I still say you can't go wrong with these cans.
This item doesn't work at all. I tried it with 8 different combinations of devices and it worked just once. It is terribly slow just finding a device, and slower yet copying files. And then, it always has an error. Do not buy.I'm sending my back for a refund.
This fingerprint reader really is a timesaver and convenience. It works very well as specified. I use it to log into my Windows XP account, check email on Outlook, and visit countless websites. One thing to note: it does not work with Firefox or AIM, and certain sites don't work too well either (e.g. bank of america). Overall however, I am really satisfied with the product and highly recommend it to others.
I purchased the Fuji MX-1200 as my first digital camera about three months ago and am more than happy with it. It's compact, very easy to use and takes good quality pictures. Sure, there are other models out there with more bells and whistles, but for this price range, this is an excellent choice.It doesn't come with an instruction manual for the Picture Shuttle and editing software (well, mine didn't arrive with any software manual), but it was easy to figure out and I had my second batch of pictures loaded, cropped and sent out in emails within 30 minutes.As others here have pointed out, it IS a good idea to purchase a USB Flash Memory Reader for transfering the photos from camera to hard drive (although I didn't find the serial port download time as incredibly slow as I thought it would be). Two or three sets of batteries or better yet, rechargable batteries, are a MUST. Every digital camera (not just this one) eats them quickly if you use the LCD display constantly.Also a must...a SmartMedia card. The MX-1200 comes with only a 4meg, which only allows taking 12 pictures on the lowest setting. With a 16meg card, you can hold over 60 pictures.
I liked the memories my team won more speed and processing speed have been totally satisfied with the purchase of OCZ 2 GB DDR2 PC2-6400 Platinum Revision 2 Dual Channel
Ambas memorias funcionan realmente bien hasta el momento, el cambio funcional en mi PC fue inmediato, muy buen producto a un muy razonable precio.
I'ved used my new i950 for 3 days now and I'm very pleased. Followed the instructions and had absolutely no problems installing on XP home, Service Pack 1. The color prints, with no editing, are excellent. I printed on high setting for photo glossy paper. I had a bunch of Epson photo glossy paper and I am able to use that paper with almost no dectable difference over the Canon paper. Accidently I printed a sheet on standard setting and plain paper. I was shocked at how good the quality was, even on the Epson paper. The speed is much, much faster than my Epson stylus photo 750 and the i950 is so much quiter.
This is my only wireless adapter, so I don't have anything for comparison. The installation was straightforward, and the card immediately connected with my wireless router. My one complaint is that several times it has disconnected from the router, necessitating a reboot. For routine web-surfing it is not noticeably slower than an ethernet connection. It is doing its job.
This mouse is the exact same thing as the MoGo mouse that sells for $70. It quickly paired up with my laptop and works great. It doesn't have a middle scroll pad, but I knew that before I bought it. Add a middle scroll pad and this thing gets 5 stars! MoGo says the new PC Express Card model will have a middle scroll pad and will be released this summer.
As most others have stated, this is the ultimate accessory. Having the extra battery life is handy, especially when shooting in cold weather when a battery will drain much faster. Aside from it's primary function, having the portrait mode available and other features are a nice addition. A must have for any serious photographer.
This camera is an Excellent point & shoot performer. It is pocket size, very fast (very little shutter lag), and takes excellent photos. Image stabilization works great. It's hard to get a blurry shot. Coupled with a fast SD card, shot to shot times are very quick. This camera is worth the slightly high price.
The screen is not 50 inches wide. There are black borders (1 3/16 inch) on each side of the matte white screen so the screen you're buying is actually only 47.625 inches wide.Other than that the screen is great. It comes with a ball and string to attach to the projector handle for easy reach/pulling. The backside of the screen is also completely black and there's a plastic smell to the projector screen when you first take it out of the box. Also keep in mind that this projector does not come with a mounting kit.
PROS: a little stylish. shiny...CONS: 1 star if you have big hands or long fingers. it's not comfortable at all. i can't speak for people with other types of fingers though.
Apc is not made in America. Mine was made in Bangalore India. I should have paid heed to the other bad review. My unit acted just like he said. I purchased my XS1500 in July 2006. The first of Sept. the unit went to overload. All I had was an 210 watt load (monitor and harddrive). I unplugged everything and it still went to overload.I plugged my monitor and harddrive into the wall and they are fine. Don't try to deal with APC online because there isn't any response and you'll get into an endless loop, just go ahead`and call right away. My brand new unit is going to be replaced by a refurbished unit and I will have to pay for shipping. You only get free shipping if it fails within 30 days. Don't buy this unit.
This reflector arm has worked exactly as it should. It has decently sturdy clasps on the arm to hold the reflector on securely.
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.
This portable DVD Player is the best for long or short trips and the kids don't have to fight over who is going to hold it! One of the best inventions yet!
Tons of static and I have a direct line running from this into my car stereo (NOT FM TUNER). It charges fine and cuts off ipod when I turn off engine but the amount of static makes it unusable. I would have been better off with just a cheap charger for the car.
I loved this 3M flat panel mounted copy holder so much that after I received the first one for my office computer, I ordered another one for my home computer. I would have given it a 5-star, but the lower score was because I thought it was a bit overpriced. However, it was very easy to put together, and it really helps me see the documents I'm typing on my computer, otherwise I would need to buy tri-focal eyeglasses to see at the necessary typing distance. I like how it swings back out of the way when not in use. I did have to tighten the nut to prevent the stand from swinging backwards while typing.
I went to Com USA to buy Links and the price was double than this ones. Netgear is built a best stuff. I really enjoy it everytime I use my old laptop. I always get an excellent signal around my apartment event when I took it to travel I always get a good signal.
The head set sound was good/The cord is ridiculously long and get in the way. The head set stopped working in one ear phone within one month of purchase. Very poor product. I bought it to go with the philips mp3 player for my daughter. The mp3 player is great not the headset.
Basically everything it purports to be. Worked out of the box on my Mac. Only downside would be that, as the s/w doesn't work on a Mac (yet), there is no way to tell how far you have adjusted the mike volume. Nevertheless, it seems to work fine.
Lost the original cap while travelling. Bought this one which looks no different that the one I had before. Good protection for the lens while not in use.
The sleeve works very well when running. It also protects my ipod in times that I'm not exercising.
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.
We bought this as a birthday present for our son-in-law who is a video and computer expert. He installed it immediately and has told and demonstrated to us how well it works. He has expressed several times his thanks for such a perfect and practical gift.
I started off, like most people, with a 35mm pocket camera. The 35mm produced 2 or 3 pictures I could live with however, it takes more than an hour to see the results. I changed to the 24mm Advantex system and was pleased with most of the photos shot, an hour or so later.I allways wanted a relly good camera and decided to up-grade to a digital. I did not want to drop good money into the unknowen so, I started a month long reserch for the perfect camera for me. I have read more than a hundred reviews from everywhere before it lead me to one model; Sony F828. For the price, the Sony offers the widest range of functionality and versatility in its class.This is the first digital camera I have ever owned and it took no time for me to learn to use it well, but it did take work. Most of the Sony features are right at your fingertips. Other, less traveled features, are only an easy-to-read menu away. Once you learn the menus and settings on the F828, you can use other Sony cameras (DSC P75,100,150)that have the same system.The Sony F828 has good video and ok sound, too. I was going to buy a video camera from Sony next. After useing The F828, I abandond the idea. This camera is memory hungry in video mode if you want to shoot for any length of time. The camera offers three video qulity levels; 160, 640 standard and 640 fine. With a 512 memory stick, I can shoot 22 minutes of video and sound on standard. If set on 640 fine, the time is about 5 minutes. I bought a 4GB Micro Drive and I am now able to shoot video past the battery life and thousnds of photos.A note about accessories: Buy a good flash for when the need arises. Do not wast your money on macro add ons or a telephoto doubler. I have thease items and am not happy. The macro built onto the camera is excellent. The built on 200mm zoom is great. The 2x doubler lowers the qulity of the photo and confuses the auto focuse. If you want a lense accessory, a wide angle lense is the better choice.Draw backs on the Sony F828: It is not as mobile as my pocket camera and a bit heavy. Unless you plan to blow up photos and need the advanced features this camera delivers, I would recomend another camera. The Sony DSC P-100 or P-150 is a good start. My second camera is a P-100 and it is out of this world.If you do deside on the F828, stand back, your in for a great photo experiance. Remember this. The most expensive camera you can buy, is the one that sits in your closet...Walt
This is my first hdtv. At first I was skeptical about buying it because of the "high pitched noise". No noise here! Glad I went ahead and bought it! The main reason I bought it was to play my PS3 in hi-def. I had been on a 19" SDTV and man is there a difference! I had no idea what i was missing. The picture is amazing. Features are great. Very easy to use and set up. Definitely worth the very small risk of getting the noise. The price was great.
Good headset! it's very comfortable, has good sound quality, and is much easier to clean than ones with rubber/foam ear pieces. I have bought 4 sets, in the last 7 months. Not as replacements, but so I wouldn't have to plug/unplug with my different music sources.My only complaint is that wire tangles- like all ear pieces.Highly recommend.
This is my first Canon Printer. I am very pleased with it. It is quick and fairly quiet for printing. It is very versatile with many functions. The ink lasts and is fairly inexpensive. The scanning is easy, but not top quality. I do like the on-screen scanning directions. Faxing is very easy. My only complaints are primarily with the main paper tray. In order to access it you must close up the printed paper holder by removing all your work, then pull out the tray to refill it. I have not yet used all the functions, but currently I would recommend this machine to anyone with a small business or home usage.
I had no idea how great this screen could look and what a difference color would make. I just want to turn it on all the time just to look at it. The main drawbacks are relatively slow processor (though much improved with Quickbits and FastCPU), can't expand the RAM, and 8 bit rather than 16 bit color. Pictures aren't great at that low resolution, but games look beautiful. My grayscale visor platinum looks quite utilitarian in comparison now. Have to admit that now with the price drop on the Visor Prism, that's a much better deal. But if you don't need the extra expandability and want an upgradeable OS, go for the IIIc. I love mine!doesn't get 5 stars because of the limitations and my first one was DOA but Palm replaced it in 2 days at no shipping cost to me as any company that likes staying in business would do.
I've been an iPod junkie for as long as I can remember, and for as long as I can remember, I've been trying to get my iPod to work with my stock Bose stereo in my 2002 Nissan Altima. I've been through at least 3 or 4 other FM transmitters, the iTrip, Belkin Tunecast and a couple of generic ones. I live in LA, so anyone from a metropolitan area will agree with me and say they pretty much all sucked. Lots of random interference no matter what "empty" station you think you may have found and lots of "sibilance" where the "s" sounds are pronounced and fuzzy. Very annoying. I finally found a means of direct connecting my iPod to my stock Bose stereo about a year ago and I was incredibly happy with the sound. THen about 2 months ago, my car was broken into and my STOCK stereo was stolen (in addition to other things). After it was replaced by the bodyshop, the newer stock stereo did NOT have the ability for a direct connection, and sadly, VERY sadly, I lost my direct iPod connection. Needless to say, in my desperation, I began looking at reviews at some of the newer FM transmitters, and found an overwhelmingly positive average for this Kensington and decided to give it a shot. As other reviewers here will tell you, I was BLOWN away by the sound quality! (you MUST set the iPods EQ to "Treble Reducer" though, it get's rid of the sibilance completely). Choosing 88.3 as the frequency, there's VERY minimal background static that's almost non-existant once the car is on and in motion. The sound is darn near that of my lost direct connection, and dare I say, BETTER than FM radio! No kidding! I've driven through all of LA with it, and have yet to hear any static interruption. I will agree with some of the other reviewers here in that if you move the connector to the ipod, it will sometimes cause static noise, but it's rare, and ONLY happens if you're fiddling with it. Great great unit. Highly recommended.
The wide angle (28 mm equiv) is beautiful -- much closer to the range your eye sees normally than the usual 35 mm equivalent. I'd read that the lens loses sharpness around the edges at its widest setting -- but if the loss is measurable, it is not noticeable. Don't worry about it.The camera feels good in the hand, with enough heft to feel substantial, not toy-like.The image stabilization works. I took a hand-held macro close-up of a bee hovering over a flower in less-than-bright light, and it came out sharp sharp, like with a tripod - all the little hairs on the bee's legs. Generally, though, brace the camera as best you can when shooting in low light. The image stabilization is very helpful, but it is not absolute.Having lots of extra pixels is useless if you just print whole pictures at smaller than poster-size. 3.2 megapixels is plenty for that. But if you like to crop to a tiny piece of the whole picture and blow it up to a regular size, the extra pixels let you do it -- the more you have, the tinier piece of the whole will be usable as your final picture. The 7.1 megapixels this camera has is excellant for the purpose -- but I would not scoff at having more. At some point, the quality of the lens becomes the limitation.The reviews say the 1600 ISO is too noisy to be useful. It is noisy -- but it lets you get a picture where you could get nothing at all without it. I closed myself into a totally dark room and tried it (without flash, of course) -- not surprisingly, I got nothing but black. Then I opened the door a tiny bit, letting in only enough light to begin to see some shapes without detail. At 1600 ISO, that's exactly what the picture showed. If you can see it at all with your eyes, you can get the picture. The picture will have about the same amount of detail you can see with your eyes. This is not a night-vision spy-camera, but it is terrific for recording whatever you can see.The green power-light is annoying for night shooting -- too bright.
I have not used my digital camera as much as I would have liked to due to the print quality of printing at home. I have tried several printers and was unhappy until I got this one. It's great! Photo lab quality, easy operation, durable, dependable. wonderfull!
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.
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 just bought this computer yesterday and I only have two complaints so far. One is that the initial set up was extemely slow going and the second is that when I tried to register it on the Sony site they don't have this model (or any of the other FE-800 series listed) which makes it impossible to register. I called tech support and they placed a trouble ticket so they should be adding it to the site soon. Even though that is a problem it really isn't a problem with the pc itself so I give it 5 stars because so far it flies!Also there was no instruction manual provided by Sony. Even though there is one built in to the laptop itself a separate manual would be nice to have instead of scrolling online. Who cares though? In the end this computer is too solid to pass up (Vista, Core 2, 160 gb, etc.). Now I'm set for the next five years (I think!).
This controller is not only appropriately priced, but it adds a level of convenience back to my shooting that I once had and lost. I used to shoot with a Rebel XTi and the Digital Rebel series have infrared receivers for this controller. When I went to the 40D, I lost that (why Canon didn't have it in that camera is beyond me). Now that I'm shooting with a 5D Mark II, they brought back InfraRed support! yay!This controller is particularly useful in Bulb mode.
I own 2 different items like this, and this is quite frankly a piece of trash. It does not fit the iphone correctly unless your willing to cut the rubber around the connector. Save your money and buy something else.
These don't really compare to the Bose I have outside, especially on the bass. But they sound just fine where I have them in the garage. Can't beat this deal!
SOUNDS GREAT, GOOD QUALITY. THESE ARE REALLY COMFORTABLY AND GREAT BUY FOR THE MONEY.THESE REPLACED MY OLD SIMILIAR PAIR THAT I HAD FOR OVER 15YEARS. SAME MAKE AND YOU CAN EXPECT THE SAME QUALITY
I recently bought this camera and I love it. The pictures are awesome quality. I recently took it to a rodeo and using the action photo setting, took several pictures of bull riders and there was no blur. Using the portrait setting, I took several great shots of friends. While you don't get sound with your movie, it still turns out great. I have used this camera so much in the past few weeks. It is small and lightweight. I have a lot of photography experience with advanced SLR cameras and I needed a small point and shoot digital camera for quick pics. I am really impressed with the quality of this camera. I use it much more than my SLR camera now. I don't even have a memory card for it and it stores 13 or 14 high quality shots on it at a time. I am looking right now for a memory card so i don't have to keep uploading pictures, but it is worth every penny. I would recommend getting some rechargable batteries. Regular batteries get drained quickly and that gets costly. I would also recommend a memory card. I am glad i purchased this camera. Lots of people have commented to me on how cool the camera looks too. Overall 5 out of 5. It is a great camera to use. It is foolproof. Anyone could work it. the dial with different settings do the work for you.
I don't understand all the negative comments about this switch, because mine works 100% and there is everything to say that is good about it possible. The quality is also fantastic, the switching mechanism is tight and direct and never gives me any trouble, so what's not to like about it? I read here where someone actually took it apart to "fix it" and/or see what's inside of it, and that is just crazy! WHAT do people buy things for anyway? I just don't get it at all...sighhh. If they don't work, simply call or email Amazon.com Customer Support and get it replaced, that's all you have to do!!My use is simple, and the switch works to give me perfect, sync'd sound control on my Samsung HDTV, a Samsung BluRay Player that I use for listening to Pandora Radio a lot+ Netflix videos much more than I watch BluRay movies--the performance is flawless from the switch. The 3rd item connected to the switch is my Asus Xonar Essence PC Sound Card, and the sound variety coming out of my OEM PC is many sided and varied, so the switch has to work correctly or I would be getting distorted sound when I mix audio tracks, play iTunes and AppleTV movies, videos and music of all sorts, plus the sound from the PC itself is important because I have audible warnings and notifications for various things and it's necessary to operate my programs and applications too. Score? 100% faithful, true, accurate, and exceptional sound from my PC through a set of Logitech HD speakers that get a lot of service in my studio, and I just couldn't expect more from this Nyrius SW100 switch for my optical/digital sound! It works fantastic every time, without fail, and for about $20 or so shipped I don't think anyone will go wrong, or be disappointed with this item!So what's all the fuss about anyway? I can't find anything to comment negatively about the switch, so it gets 5 Stars, that's about what I have to say and feel about the product! There are no issues whatsoever, and I recommend the Nyrius switch 100% over any and all other choices out there because it's reliable, pretty much fail-safe at that, and I expect a very long service life out of the switch for years and years to come. Do not be swayed by the negative reviews here because I read ALL of them, and most don't make any sense whatsoever other than a couple who somehow received defective switches...and I hope that those people simply got Amazon to replace their order and that they went happily onward after that with a working item.Buy this switch! Wavey Davey gives it the highest and best endorsement possible, the 5 Gold Stars Award for exceptional performance and quality, and efficient, no-nonsense features, plus it's got a great warranty should anything ever go wrong with it. That factor is highly unlikely because it seems to be a substantial, simple item with parts and pieces that fit well, work 100% perfect every time, so what's to break? Nothing!Wavey Davey - 8-20-2011EDIT: FLASH to January 10, 2012, and another story has unfolded to take the place of the great review that I wrote last summer: my Nyrius SW100 3-Port Toslink switcher has failed 100%, does NOT transmit sound out of two ports at all, and intermittently out of the 3rd port, and has damaged my HDTV's Optical Toslink Sound Out Port, apparently, as the HDTV (Samsung 40" House of Color 120Hz LCD HDTV) cannot output any sound through its optical out port anymore...it was on one of the Nyrius ports that has failed, the other device on a Nyrius port that failed was my BluRay player, a Samsung also.I have sent my Nyrius SW100 back for a refund from Amazon.com, while I pursue a remedy to the HDTV's woes with its Toslink port and try to figure out why it happened in the 1st place. I am trying to find an acceptable replacement Toslink 3-5 port switcher but so far no luck, maybe because I've only tried here at Amazon.com, where everything is Toslink/Nyrius, strange as that seems! Thus they have no competition at all here at Amazon.com, and that's a bad thing for everyone, nothing to compare with, nothing to buy should the Nyrius devices fail or prove impossible to set up for one reason or another.That's the story from Wavey Davey, and kind of a different, sober, and non-delusionary post from me at that, right? Take your time with assessing products, as it's best to wait a couple months before reviewing them, and reviewing them candidly and openly without prejudice, objective if possible. OK, I'm off to find an alternative to Nyrius on the 'Net somewhere, or at another Etailer at that if necessary, because there's no horse like a spooked horse, and that describes me right now to a 'T'!Wavey Davey - 1-13-2012 (Friday the 13th!)
This calculator has been a problem since arrival. First the tape does not feed straight and it is constantly jammed. The ink roller is very difficult to replace and is constantly running out. As a CPA, I need a calculator that is trouble free. This is not . I wish I could return this but do not have the box it came in.
Many people have reported that CDs can get stuck in the machine and a MECHA ERROR message is displayed. After which you cannot play or eject any of the CDs in the unit. Sometimes unplugging the system and restarting it has helped get it working again, but, sooner or later, a CD will get stuck again. It's a design flaw.Very frustrating!!
I received this product as a gift to be used with my JVC Everio HD (camcorder).The legs are very sturdy, and fold up nicely. It will hold the camera decently on most surface angles. The rubber feet grip smooth surfaces. I don't use the velcro strap feature that attaches it to branches and railings.The main swivel joint is a ball joint at the top, that is attached to ratcheting arm.I like the ball joint, but the arm joint is less than ideal. It has predetermined clicks where the arm wants to be, and has limits to how far you can bend it.It also is quite short, and doesn't have the ability to raise up hardly at all. This is a problem when I put it on the ground and it auto focuses on the grass rather than the subject.All in all it's a sturdy little compact tripod, it could just be a little better with some more maneuverability, and height adjustments.
I was looking around for a portable MD recorder/player to replace my old analog walkman and settled on the Sharp, and I haven't regretted it. I love the slot-loading design and the battery life, while at times sporadic fills my needs. As a digital music enthusiast, I also own a DAT recorder and cd burner the MD fills in a hole in my collection. I can now record music digitally to DAT in the field, burn it to CD to listen to on my stereo, and then make a digital copy on MD to listen to on the road or working out, or just around town. The unit is nice and small, which makes it great when working out, or in the car. The sound is fine for my needs, yes, it does compress the audio, but i'm using the MD for high performance listening. The supplied headphones are decent, though nothing to write home about. The unit is easy to use, and you don't even really need the manual to figure it out. I've done some field recording with the Sharp, and it handled it like a pro, all in all I'd say this is one of the finest MD units on the market today, and that MD is one of the most promising formats on the market today, by all means, buy one. :)
I purchased one of these a while ago for myself and liked it so much that when my sister got an ipod, i got her one for her car. I did quite a bit of online shopping and as far as I Know, this is the only one worth buying. It keeps my iPod charged, there are 3 programmable stations so when traveling to different areas, switching is a breeze. Of course its not as perfect as a hardwired ipod, that common sense, but where it lacks in perfect sound, it makes up for in portability. ive taken it out of my car and into others car to listen to, something you couldnt do if you hard wired it.
I was hesitant when I read the negative reviews, but I was very satisfied when I got my earbuds today. I understand some people complained about discomfort, but they're not any less comfortable than other in-ear earphones. When my wife tried them, she said she didn't like the feeling of that in her ear. Apparently, those people complaining about that issue had the viewpoint of my wife. One might ask why they bought earbuds in the first place. If you hate something, why buy it and complain about it? My wife prefers over-the-ear earphones and doesn't buy earbuds for a reason. Apparently, some people do choose to buy things they already know they won't like. Also, I had no problem getting a seal. I suppose if a person had deformed ear canals, they might have a problem, but I, like millions of other earbud owners, have normal ear canals, and these fit fine. And I don't have a problem with the cord tangling. Also, the sound is great. I can hear so many details. It turns out that all the negative reviews written here were meritless anomalies.
I bought this router and the wireless PCMCIA card MA521 for my notebook because it has excellent reviews and it looks really nice. Took me a little under an hour to set up, and I was very pleased.Problem started when I was surfing the web. I was able to get to some web sites but not others. At first I thought it was my ISP's DNS having some problems, but when I connect to the router with cable, it works fine. I went to their website and this scenario was one of the FAQ. So I downloaded the lastest firmware and apply it to the router. No luck. I called tech support 3 times, waited more than 30 mins each time before giving up. In the end, I also downloaded the latest firmware for MA521 and apply it. Finally, it works!!I was glad. But yesterday I disconnected my modems and routers to move it to another location, and after I booted up, nothing works. No signal, nothing. I'm returning this and getting LinkSys.If you do plan to buy this, (it does look very cool) try applying the lastest firmware updates. If that doesn't work, return it and get its uglier competitors.
I have a large laptop, the buying info states &quot;multi brand compatable&quot;, this doesn't help me decide if it's for me.
I buy nothing but Verbatim dvd-r. These were at such an awesome low price and never had any problems with them. Highly recommended.
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
I wish I had discovered this device earlier. It really takes a lot of frustration out of moving pictures from camera to computer. It's a much, much faster transfer. My only (minor)complaint is that at least on my computer, I can't shut it it down from the system tray using the little "safely remove hardware" icon. But after I've cleaned off an SD card, it probably wouldn't hurt to just remove the device without going through the steps. Just to be safe, I usually leave the reader plugged in until I shut down the computer itself.
I received this item and it never worked from the beginning. With all the devices hooked up, my Logitech Z-5500 receiver would not recognize the signal. If i unplugged the devices optical cable at the switches end, the red light was bright. Once i removed the connector at the receiver end, I can see the light was dull. It seemed as if the signal was losing strength once hitting the switch...so much that the receiver couldn't even detect the signal.
I hooked up the new antena after assembeling it and to my surprise I recieved less channels than the set top style rabbit ears HDTV antenna I was trying to up grade. I live about 30 miles from from where the stations in my area broadcast from.
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.
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.
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 can't stop taking pictures! I like how this camera starts up fast. There's alot of features to work with, but read the advanced feature book that comes with the camera and after about a month you will take some amazing pictures. But of course, you can get along fine without ever reading book. I take it everywhere! I recommend getting a 1gb or higher High Capacity / Fast memory card. Specifically, I have a SanDisk Ultra II 2.0 GB and it's a huge difference, especially when shooting video and pictures back to back. I initially used the standard SD 2.0gb card and right away noticed the difference in the performance.
the only reason I give it a 4 star is that it sometimes goes to sleep and I can't wake it up easily. It may be user error but I don't think so. Requires me to change power source to wake it up. Love the email connections and file transfer, keeps my work schedule with me.
If you need a temporary fix in a pinch, then it's fine. For any more long-term use, I don't suggest it.I have purchased this item on three seperate occasions. The price is great. But it only works for a little bit and then doesn't work anymore. I have no idea why. It seems like the connection is loose to the DS. If you wiggle it, the charge will take for a moment and then it doesn't take anymore. I have tried this on two DS lite systems and the same results in both, so I don't think it is the nintendo gaming console that's the problem.So I just ordered the nintendo-brand charger today. Hopefully that will do the trick since I have two very agitated children that can't charge their DS lite systems right now!
Do not buy this monitor. I bought about 12 for our company and the failure rate is about 60% now. Of course just after the 3 year warranty, they started failing. They are in a contolled environment were other monitors also exist with no trouble.
Bought this TV in Aug 07. Looked great for 20 months. As per other reviews on this TV it is now starting to fail. The LCD is starting to get clusters of white pixel spots when it's turned on. This will clear now if you power off and back on. I have not called Samsung due to the reviews about Samsung will not do anything for out of warranty TV's. Also the reviews are saying Samsung will charge $500 plus to repair. This is not acceptable for a $2100 tv at 20 months. I have looked at other manufacture rewiews and they are mostly all the same. These LCD TV's are not holding up and failing at 18 months. We are at the mercy of these people! Gone are the days of you TV lasting 10,15 or 20 years. Samsung products do not meet the recommendation of consumer reports or other rewiews. These TV's are not worth what they are charging and not standing behind there products. The failure rate appears to be much higher than the 2-3% they are claiming. Think twice about these TV's from Samsung or any of the other manufactures. If you do buy one get the extended warranty. Don't like them but what can you do to protect yourself from these crooks.
I bought this camera and the seller was very good with communications. I got the camera in excellent condition and quickly. I will tell you it comes with all acessories but you don't geta manual to operate the camera. I have figured it out with practice but there are alot of settings to explore. Thanks for a GREAT deal!!!
I sent this to a friend in Oregon who had cancelled her satelite and couldn't afford an antenna...she was very pleased. thank you
We love our Garmin! We have friends that have other brands, Tom Tom, Magellan, and others, that aren't nearly as pleased. We really enjoy the size and user friendliness of this model. It's so easy to take in and out when traveling, yet the voice clarity and screen clarity are astounding. The mapping is great and this model is preloaded with Europe as well as USA. We are so well pleased, we've even given it a nickname!Garmin n&uuml;vi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
It's a spool of unshielded wire. I got no interference and the speakers sound great. I hooked up a 5.1 stereo system and still have a lot to spare.
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.
I was very fortunate to have found the ew ipod this past Thursday, and the biggest changes are:1) the larger screen-you'll notice it immediately, the menus are much easier to read, much brighter.2)the size is still very good in one hand, audio is perfect. i love being able to see both my photos, calendars, contacts and now a stopwatch. Video playback is much beter than I expected, but it does drain the battery more than playing music files (naturally)One suggestion--get a carry case so you'll avoid any scratchs and dents for the iPod. You'l save yourself alot of trouble down the road. Now go and buy one!
I purchased my printer 13 months ago, and this month it started to read "paper jam", despite the lack of paper in the machine. I have been told that the paper feed is malfunctioning, this is after very light use over the last year. My best option is to replace the printer. Also, the replacement ink cartridges are expensive. I would not buy this printer again.
I ordered this for my son for Christmas. He finally received it in the middle of April. Not only that, but it barely works. It is hard to fit into most 12V sockets, and he reports the FM transmitter is nearly useless. Don't buy this product!
i have used dlink, netgear and the linksys but belkin tops them all. its simply PnP. no need to do all of the setup unless you really want to. dlink was good but their customer service was as bad as one can imagine. belkin got lifetime warranty and life time customer support. i had it installed in my basment and i was able to get a "good" or "very good" signal in my bedroom on the second floor.
In the past I paid over $80 for the Apple original equipment, only to discover that the replacement was just as poor as the first Apple charger that came with my laptop. My first original-equipment charger burned out; the second one got frayed wiring after a year or so of normal use. A third one (for a second Mac laptop) only works if I clamp pressure on the adaptor.So I was happy to see that I could buy this "off brand" at a cheaper price. I was apprehensive about the quality, but so far it's worked great. In fact, I have two of them, one for each laptop, in fact. At less than a third of the price I previously paid for the OEM version. See:Apple Extra Portable 65W Power Adapter (for iBook and PowerBook G4). Although the price has come down on the OEM version, it's still more than double what this off-brand costs.The only notable differences are that this adpater is slightly larger (but not a lot, so it's not a big deal) and when you plug it into the side of your laptop you don't get that glowing orange or green light on the input plug to tell you it's charging or complete. Instead, there is just a tiny, weak green LCD light on the adaptor box. Given the savings, and the poor quality of the original, who's complaining?
Awesome crock pot--my first one was an electric one, with the timer, and the slow cooker and the steamer--all the bells and whistles. The first time I used it , it worked great, then that was it. It had a plastic gasket instead of rubber, and it only took one time to ruin it. I love my Presto (rec: stainless)-I use it all most every day, since I home cook for my dogs.
I purchased this messenger case for my HP 15.6 inch laptop three years ago. It was perfect for the laptop until I gave away both to my younger brother who now owns them.
This product made my palm top as easy to use as a mini laptop. Paired with software that synced with my desktop word processor, I was able to easily take notes at meetings (having an almost full sized keyboard) and able to modify calendar entries etc with ease. Prior to having the keyboard, I would usually take paper notes with the hope I would remember to put them on my desktop when I was home and later sync with the palm. It makes the palm much more useful. Well worth the price
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.
Hands free operation is superb. No more fingerprints on the screen. I have a Tom Tom 510 and could not be happier with the remote. Great addition for anyone wanting hands free operation for their Tom Tom GPS.
This wire is thicker than most standard wire included in HTiB or those come along with speakers.Copper is copper as most would say ,but thicker the better.These are bang for the buck!100ft might be short for big room 5 channel set up,I just barely managed my set. (5 channel in a room)You will probably need 2 of this or 200ft for living room set up.
my usual experience with these kind of 3rd party products is that there is a "gotcha" some where.Not here. I plugged in a 1 tb WDC HD from a desk top computer with a windows partition and a linux partitionand was surprised that I could read both flawlessness.I was able to install the drive with out even glancing at the direction.My only minor criticism is that the stand (optional) does not fit snuggly. That was fixed with a a slight amount of bending.The drive looks nice and matches my MacBook color.I would definitely buy this item again.
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.
I waited a long time to purchase my second pocket digital camera. My first being the Canon G2, which was great and I still use. I was looking for something ultra-compact because the G2 is bulky and my Canon 20D was even bigger. What I like about this camera is that its small and cheap. After playing with it for a couple weeks I would have paid the extra money for the stabilization feature. That said, I haven't tried a Canon with IS (which might not solve the problem), but I find myself taking a lot of indoor picture that end up slightly blurry.Overall the camera is great. I take a lot more pictures since I can carry it in my pocket, which was the goal.
I just need a spare EN-EL3e battery for my D300, and I bought it from amazon.com with a very reasonable price and a best quality battery. I also got free shipping from amazone in no time. I am looking forward to buy more equipment from amazon.com.
No, they don't have as much bass as many headphones these days, but much of that doesn't actually sound that great, and even if you want it anyway it would be better produced by attaching a vibrating motor from a cell-phone to your forehead.They have bass that goes as deep as what the average human ear can accurately hear, and that's why the upper midrange sounds more powerful.Remember, these were designed in the 1970s, when speakers, stereos, and records were engineered to actually sound _good_, not just more "kickin'" and/or loud (loudness curve).These are truly high-quality, and I'd buy them again in a second. Doubt I'll ever have to, considering my friend Mike is still using his.I doubt I'll be whipping out something so bulky in a caf&eacute;, but that's not why I bought them.PSI read a review that stated the cord wears out. That's just what happens to a cable when flexed enough. I know how to solder, so I'll replace the cord should it come to that.
We purchased our tv in Dec 2006 for $1699 plus tax. In July 2012, our 5 1/2 year old tv caught on fire. When the technician came out to look at it- he told me that they no longer coat the part that caught on fire with plastic for this reason. Samsung apologized for our tv catching on fire and was glad that noone was hurt, but that was the extent of their compensation for our tv catching on fire. The tv had a 5 year warranty and it was just out of warranty. I think it is horrific that they knew there was a problem, but did nothing to recall the tvs that were out there. It is extremely scarey to have your tv catch on fire and I am extremely disappointed in the way they handled it. We dealt with their ECR, which is the executive customer relations. We will never buy another samsumg product in our household.
I'm a gamer and I need to switch back and forth between computers constantly.When I first set up this switch I had all kinds of problems. I didn't take the time to read the directions so everything went crazy on me. After a quick read it was all working fine.The default hot keys are well placed and simple to use. I use a Logitech G15 keyboard and G5 gaming mouse and I have not had any problems with either. I reassigned the hot keys to one of the extra buttons on the G15 and haven't had any problems.Now I just need to upgrade to a 4 port switch :).
Great camera for those who like to take pictures but are not trying too hard. Mine didn't leak at all, went down to up to 100', just make sure you follow instructions. Clean it properly and watch out for the O-ring. Cons:- adjusting the exposure and macro; mine came out blurry or way over exposed even in sea mode but I figured that was also due to lighting, so buying the flash with this would probably make the pictures come out better- remember to switch to "take pictures"! I missed taking pictures of sharks, turtles, octopus (all in one dive) because I hadn't put it in picture taking mode.The spy mode is pretty amazing as well, learn how to use it and it can give you great pictures. You can also take normal pictures on land since it's a digital inside a case, colors are sometimes off and exposure was my main problem.Still pretty amazing though, I definitely don't regret buying this.
These do have more base. the magnet is so strong you can touch the magnet to something and feel the pull.I guess for the coin they are good but did not blow my mind.
The item received was not the item pictured. I received the item sold as a "Recoton" mini toslink adapter--which costs a lot less.So, this is a classic bait and switch move--but revised and updated for the online world.
Works fine with my Vista HCx, just way overpriced!But, it allows the use of the GPS in the car without using your batteries, and is great for turning up the brightness, as others have noted.Garmin really does need to think some things through however. Both their AC and DC adapters are just that, adapters. The Vista HCx GPS I use accepts rechargeable batteries, but neither of their adapters are designed to charge batteries, but only to supply voltage to operate?! Kind of short-sighted on their part.Good product, but I'm deducting points for price, and being unable to function as a charger.
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.
HDMI cables at retail go for stupid insane prices. Some start around $40, and I've seen them north of $150 for Monster Cables. Total rip off. See, back in the days when audio/video was still handled over analog cable, you could (arguably) get much better quality by using high end super-cables with stuff like gold plating. Companies made a fortune charging idiots who didn't know any better for these high end cables.Now, we have digital audio and video, like HDMI. One of the neat things about digital is that the signal doesn't degrade. You either have one or you don't, and the cable quality simply controls the maximum length. These companies couldn't simply have their market collapse though, so they still sell these overpriced cables to suckers.You're reading this review, so you're not a sucker. Don't buy expensive digital cables, ever. This one works perfectly well connecting my computer to my Vizio TV, and quality is perfect.
I bought this product to one of my best friend. I bought it as a gift, he is really happy about it and he is recommending this product. He is very pleased about it.
I was really pleased with this MP3 player. The sound on it is great and it is a nice small size. It is also a voice recorder and an AM, FM radio. Not a bad price for all of this. Both of my older brothers want one now!
ILLEGAL CB TRANSCEIVER LISTThe FCC's Office of Engineer and Technology (OET) has evaluated the devices listed below and has concluded that these devices are not only amateur transceivers but can easily be altered for use as Citizens Band (CB) transceivers as well. As such, OET has further concluded that these devices cannot legally be imported or marketed within the United States for the reasons discussed below. Further, the FCC General Council has issued a decision in a specific case involving one manufacturer and has concluded that dual use CB and amateur radios of the kind at issue may not be approved under the Commission's rules and are in violation of several rules including the RF power level limits of 47 CFR 95.639. (letter from Christopher J. Wright, FCC-OGC to John F. Atwood, US Customs Service, dated May 17, 1999).Transceivers used in the Amateur Radio Service below 30 MHz do not require FCC authorization prior to being imported into or marketed within the United States, but transceivers for other services, including the CB Radio Service (CB), do require Commission approval. The transceivers listed herein and other similar models operate in the amateur "10-meter band" and are often referred to as "10-meter" radios or "export" radios. The amateur 10-meter band uses frequencies that are very close to the channels set aside for use in the CB service. Some of the transceivers that manufacturers call "10-meter" radios either operate on CB frequencies as manufactured and imported or are designed such that internal circuits can readily be activated by a user, a service technician or a dealer to operate on CB frequencies. According to Section 95.603(c) of the Commission's rules, a CB transmitter is a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate at a station authorized for the CB service. 47C.F.R. 95.603(c). The Commission's equipment authorization experts in the FCC Laboratory have determined that the transceivers listed herein and other similar models at issue here are intended for use on the CB frequencies as well as those in the amateur service because they have built-in capability to operate on CB frequencies. This capability can be readily activated by moving or removing a jumper plug, cutting or splicing a wire, plugging in a connector, or other simple means. Thus, all the transceivers listed herein and similar models fall within the definition of a CB transmitter. See 47C.F.R. 95.603(c). A CB transmitter must be certificated by the FCC prior to marketing or importation. 47 C.F.R. 95.603(c); 2.803.Moreover, the dual use CB and amateur radios of the kind at issue here may not be certified under the Commission's rules. Section 95.655(a) states: "....([CB] Transmitters with frequency capability for the Amateur Radio Services ... will not be certificated.)" See also Amendment of Part 95, Subpart E, Technical Regulations in the Personal Radio Services Rules, FCC 88-256, 1888 WL 488084 (August 17, 1988). This clarification was added to explicitly foreclose the possibility of certification of dual use CB and amateur radios, see id, and thereby deter use by CB operators of frequencies allocated for amateur radio use.In addition, the Commission's equipment authorization experts have determined that these devices violate or appear to violate a number of the rules governing CB devices. For example, they may use emission types not permitted, or emit RF power at a level in excess of the levels permitted in the CB radio service. See 47 C.F.R. 95.639.In view of the foregoing, the following "10-meter" transceivers are not acceptable for importation or marketing into/within the United States. Importation and marketing of these units is illegal pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Communications Act and Section 2.803 of the rules. Willful violations of the Rules and the Act may subject the violator to a monetary forfeiture of not more than $11,000 for each violation or each day of a continuing violation. The Commission continues to review this type of equipment, and additional makes and models may be added to this list in the future.LIST OF TRANSCEIVERSILLEGAL TO IMPORT OR MARKETNOTE FROM [...]: This list was modified to include additional radios. Radios that were added are displayed with a hotlink to the documentation and/or reason for the additionCOBRA - model: 200 GTL DXCONNEX - models: 3300, 3300 HP, 3300HP-ZX, 3300 PLUS, CX-3800, 4300 HP, 4300 HP 300, 4400, 4400 HP, 4600 Turbo, 4800 DXL, 4800 HPE, Deer Hunter, General Lee, General WashingtonEAGLE - models: 2000 (same radio as the Saturn) and 5000 (same radio as the Saturn Turbo).GALAXY - models: 33HML, 44V, 45MP, 48T, 55, 55V, 66V, 73V, 77, 77HML, 88HL, 93T, 95T, 99V, 2517, 2527, 2547, Melaka, Saturn and Saturn TurboGENERAL - General Jackson, Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Lee, Washington, A.P. Hill, Longstreet, ShermanMAGNUM - models: 257, 357DX, Alpha force, Delta Force, Mini, Omega Force,S3, S3RF, S6, S9,MIRAGE - models: 33HP, 44, 88, 99, 2950, 2950EX, 2970, 6600, 88H/L, 9900,NORTH STAR - models: NS-3000 and NS-9000PRESIDENT - models: Grant, J.F.K., Jackson, Lincoln, HR-2510 and HR-2600PRO STAR - model: 240RANGER / RCI - models: AR-3500, RCI-2900, RCI-2950, RCI-2950-DX, RCI-2970, RCI-2970-DX, RCI-2980-WX, RCI-2985-DX, RCI-2995-DX, RCI-6300, RCI-6300 Turbo, RCI-6300F-25, RCI-6300F-150, RCI-6900, RCI-6900 Turbo, RCI-6900F-25, RCI-6900F-150, RG-99, Voyage VR-9000STRYKER - model: 440SUPERSTAR - model: 121, 122, 36, 3700, 3900, 3900HP, 3900 American Spirit, 3900 HP G, 3900 Gold, 3900GHPA, 3900GHPM, 4800, GrantTEK - model: HR-3950UNIDEN - models: HR-2510 and HR-2600VIRAGE - model: 3300, 3300 HP, VX-38, VX-39,For further information concerning the listed transceivers or similar models, contact Ray LaForge or Gary Hendrickson at the FCC Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046, (301) 362-3041 or (301) 362-3043 respectively, or E-mail: rlaforge@fcc.gov and ghendric@fcc.govWhen asking the FCC about other Ranger radios that appear to be easy to modify for 11 meter operation, but are not specifically listed above, the reply received was:Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 14:44:21 -0500From: "Gary Hendrickson" &lt;ghendric@fcc.gov>We have not had the opportunity to evaluate these two models of Ranger radios, so I can't specifically that they are illegal. We would be happy to evaluate these models, if a "virgin" unit could be obtained from the manufacturer. But until we have such an opportunity, we must assume that they are legal, in that they are not designed and intended to have the capability of easily being altered to operate outside of the amateur bands.However, if you can determine, on your own, that out-of-band capability does exist, as defined in the other FCC information which you already have, then you could reasonable assume that they are not legal.73, Gary HendricksonBased on this information, other radios may be added to this list, if we receive information that they are extremely easy to modify for 11 meter operation.
The cradle does everything it is supposed to do and does it well.It makes uploading pictures on to the computer a breeze as well as editing, emailing, and creating folders.Thanks,Happy Customer
This is a great cd/mp3 player for the car. I did have problems getting the damn thing in my car, not a fault of the player, but my car decided not to have the old radio come out easy, and I didn't get this baby in for about a few weeks. But anyway it plays my cds/mp3s, and I couldn't be happier. The remote for it doesn't seem to work, but probably just needs batteries. To do everything you just need to look in the manual. The sound is great even though my factory speakers. It was a great deal for the price.
In life one rarely encounters a product of such complete and total perfection. The so called dedicated link cable from Denon's nearest competitor is positively shambolic by comparison. This product costs US$500 and in my opinion that is bloody value for such quality and best in class performance. The cable installs, at each end, into it's receptacle with a satisfactory click. I spent hours simply plugging and unplugging it, then it was time for the purging of ear particulate mater. Through the usual high pressure water/vacuum method recommended by auditory wizard Harry Earl Winston III I was ready to experience this gift from the gods. Immediately thereafter I walked into the music chamber and closed the airlock door. I placed upon the golden turntable Pachelbel Canon in D Major and began to power up the sundry equipment and surround speakers. Two hours later I sat upon the ice block and switched on the final power button. In an explosion of sound I was warped into another dimension. Something was wrong, but oh, so right. My Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable with its high-purity copper wire had instantly accelerated Mozart from 40 beats per minute to almost 400,000,000,000 beats per second. As it pulsed through my existence shredding and then recombobulating by intellect, my senses and awareness were transcended. I instantly became a greater being, a provider of life and a devourer of worlds. I now speak 500 Earth languages, read minds and can read the nutritional information on a box of Count Chocula from more than a thousand kilometers away in an instant.I live now amongst the sherpas in the ancient and hidden Rolwaling valley region north of Kathmandu where they treat me as a man-god. Am I a god? Can I drive my enemies out before me with merely a thought? Can I hear the lamentations of their women and children? I am reticent! Although I am legally deaf in any spiritually bankrupt Occidental reckoning, I hear the world with my mindsey...ears. and my mind speaks to you with is minds...mouth: 'I command thee obsequious fools, buy these cables for the salvation of mankind!'Now I must leave you as my servant prepares to roll me to the palace gardens for contemplation time.
Recently got a notebook and needed a case for it. Found this one and am glad I did. It covers all my needs very well. I could have spent much more but there is no reason to. I just want function.
When using this product on the windshield when it's really cold out, it has a tendency to fall off and will not stick again till it warms up
I'm using this as the storage space for a Raspberry Pi, and I'm very impressed with the response time when manipulating data through the card.Very happy with this purchase.
Confort is great very lieght weight doesnt even feel at times that you have the earphones on.. The color blue look sweet and look very stylish. The sound is clean and balanced. If you are into bass this will score a 3 out of 5. Mids are 4 0f 5. and 4.5 out of 5. The sound is not exagerated it sounds balanced.. I wish that the earphones would wrap more tighly to ear to hear all over sounds/but still sounds good:)
This is a great little radio. The sound quality is surprisingly good - very clear and plenty loud enough. You can preset many FM stations so it's easy to switch with one hand while showering (however the radio doesn't have an AM tuner.) I don't play any MP-3's with it due to its limited memory, plus I primarily use it in the morning to listen to the morning DJ's. Battery life is great so far (used every morning for a month and still at three bars of battery life.)
These things were fine when I first got them, but within an hour of listening to them the right earphone started fading away. As far as sound goes, they can not be compared to Sony, or even Koss. I tried these phones on my stereo, iPod, and TV and with all three it felt like the sound was coming through a tin can.After I bought these things I wished that I had gone to a retailer and tested them before buying them, if I had I never would have bought them. Do yourself a favor before buying headphones on line, and go to a retailer that sells the headphones your interested in and test drive them before buying.P.S. as far as comfort they weren't all that bad, that's why I gave this product 2 stars.
It does the job although the cord is a little short meaning I can't play on the bed or when sitting down when the DS is charging because the cord isn't long enough for it. But, overall, it worked the moment I plugged it in and have had no problems.
Typical Nikon quality. Clear, sharp, easy to use. Great basic lens that gathers a lot of light. I always have it in my camera bag.
We bought this DVD a year ago, and it's absolutely not worth what we paid for it. The DVD picture and sound are Ok, but this is the case with most DVDs. Now for the fun part: the remote is not designed to be used - there are rows of buttons, similar in size, and not very conveniently placed, so if you want to fast forward, pause etc. without looking at remote - forget it. It does not play SVCDs. I've gladly replaced Toshiba's remote with the universal, never to touch it again. But i can't do anything with mp3 playback - it totally lacks features: you can't program, you can't go directly to a certain track, you can't fast fast forward, it doesn' show titles etc. Finally, it comes with a disclaymer about what types of mp3s it is supposed to play. Well, it doesn't play even those, and it comes down to the fact that it won't play most of my mp3s at all. So, if mp3 is even slightly important to you, you will be better off with something else
I got this for a present today, purchased from another website, and it came to me dead. I get a blank screen and none of the buttons work. I get a charge on the battery, and I'm able to get to the recovery screen, but none of the recovery methods work. Looking at Creative's discussion forum, it looks like a good percentage of others are experiencing the same problem. What's bothersome is that it's an official Creative forum on the product, but Creative does nothing to address the problem at all. If you're feeling lucky, go ahead and make the purchase.
I have not had ANY problems with my Belkin F8Z081 Sports Sleeve for 30 GB iPod Videos (Black)product.
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 purchased an IRiver, and they do not make an armband specifically for it. This works perfectly. I believe it would fit many of the MP3's that are on the market today. It adjusts very nicely, and it stays put. Overall a great product.
Excelent item for a gift, i bought this for my girlfriend and she is very happy with it, A little bit overpricy but... you know... apple!!!
The item worked just fine I used it for a digital media project in college and it went just fine. I reccommend this product
We've had the printer for about a year and have been very pleased with the quality of the prints. The borderless 4x6 prints are very nice. I was somewhat concerned with the flimsy lever mechanism for switching between the two print trays. Well sure enough, the lever broke. Now I can't switch between the two trays. Initially this was not a huge problem because we could still manually pull the 4x6 tray in and out. However, now after I've replaced an ink cartridge, it requires printing to 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper for callibration and won't recognize that I've pulled the 4x6 tray out. So now I'm out a printer (unless anyone has any suggestions).
If your any kind of artist getting a wacom is a must. This wacom and the one above 6X9 it are the best sizes. The 9X12 is a workout and hard to use. This one is really nice because you don't have to drag your arm around as much and is great for quickly masking off an area. Drawing on this on can feel a bit cramped at times but not terribly bad. I prefer the 6X9 better for drawing. For everything becides drawing (i.e. navigation and photo manipulation) I think this is the best size. If you like to draw I would go with the 6X9 unless money is tight. I really like this size though and would recommend it.
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.
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.
The shipment arrived well packed and protected without delay in delivery, the product is of good quality and warm weather holds up well without showing damage to the surface of the gums
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.
This battery was purchased as a spare. I recommend also purchasing the JVC AA-VF8US Battery Charger for BN-VF8 Batteries so that you can have one on the camera and still use the camera and have one charging. This battery adds some extra weight, but is worth it in time usage during recording.
[Important Note on Aug 30, 2012]TheEnergizer Rechargeable Batteriesfeatured on this page still shows the old '2500mAh' product picture. Avoid this version and get theEnergizer New Recharge Batteriesinstead. The new Energizer 'Recharge' series has a lower rated capacity of 2300mAh for AA cells, but it does NOT suffer from rapid self-discharge problem like the older series.==========Original review follows:==========All rechargeable battery manufacturers love to boast about their product's current capacity (mAh). But there is a dirty little secret that they don't want you to hear: self-discharge rate. Simply put: a fully charged NiCd or NiMH cell will gradually lose its stored energy over time. Technical papers I have researched typically put the self-discharge rate at 10-20% per month for NiCd cells, and 20-30% per month for NiMH cells. This kind of self-discharge rate is usually acceptable in applications such as digital cameras.I bought 8 of those Energizer 2500mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries over one year ago. At first, I was very happy about the large current capacity offered by those batteries. But within a few months, I started to notice that they die very quickly in my digital camera. In fact, a set of Sony 2300mAh NiMH batteries I bought one year earlier seems to last much longer when used in the same camera.I recently did some controlled experiments (using the LaCrosse BC-900 AlphaPower Battery Charger) and found out what's wrong: The Energizer NiMH batteries have very high self-discharge rate. After fully charging all 8 cells and left them on the shelf for one week, five of them lost over 30% of their charge, and the other three lost about 20%. In comparison, the set of older Sony batteries only lost around 10% over the same one-week period.So what this really means is: if I charge up those Energizer 2500mAh batteries and leave them in my camera for three weeks, they will become totally exhausted. I found this kind of self-discharge rate completely unacceptable, therefore I strongly advise against buying those batteries.[Update on April 9, 2007]I have hardly used those Energizer 2500mAh cells in the last few month. Now they have deteriorated even further. Five of them can't even hold their charges for more then a day.Instead of the Energizer 2500mAh cells, I recommend buying the Rayovac "Hybrid" 2100mAh cells. They have very low self-discharge rate (see my review on "RAYO 4PK AA") and are cheaper than the better-known Sanyo eneloop 2000mAh cells.[Update on Oct 20, 2010]The product image of Energizer Rechargeable AA has changed. It no longer advertises '2500mAh'. I went to my local W*mart to check out the actual batteries. All Energizer rechargable AA cells are now 2300mAh. Evidentially, Energizer has 'rollled back' battery technology to 2004. This is actually a good move because the lower capacity cells do not suffer from hideous self-discharge rate. Contrary to popular belief, a 2300mAh cell is not any less capable in delivering high power than a 2500mAh cell. Just that the run time will be about 8% shorter.
These aren't bad cables at all. the only reason for the 4 star rating is that I got 2 or 3 of these off Partsexpress for $8 each, so charging $40 for these is stupid. they don't have nearly as tight of a connection than their "Ultra" line cables do. these cables don't have the pound of insulation over the soldered connection under the unscrew jacket deal. these cables aren't as pretty as the "ultra" line. but I can't hear a difference between the two. really I'd get the "ultra" line because you can get them so much cheaper. although my purchase of these cables from parts was not a waste of money. I would recommend to a friend if they could find them for pretty cheap.
Both Sony and Carl Zeiss deserve ample praise for producing the best high-end digital still camera currently available. Indeed, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 is the subject of a superb test report in the January/February 2006 issue of American Photo, in which the headline reads, "...combines the convenience of an electronic viewfinder camera with the image quality of a D-SLR". The magazine compared its performance with a Canon Rebel XT and two EF-S Canon zoom lenses at various ISO settings; judging from the pictures I saw, the Cyber-shot yielded images with better contrast than the Canon's (However, the American Photo article observed that the Cyber-shot images were slightly grainier at an ISO range of 160 to 400, more noticeable at 800, and especially so at 1600 and above; at 3200 the images were unusable in stark contrast to those from the Canon Rebel.). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 has an ultra-wide Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens (24mm to 120mm), whose optical performance I truly believe is second to none, and which American Photo recognizes as an "image-quality breakthrough".The camera itself is quite handy and ergonomically superb, weighing less than a similar D-SLR with a corresponding zoom lens. It probably resembles more a 6 x 4.5cm medium format SLR than a 35mm D-SLR in its overall appearance. The Zeiss zoom lens has T* multicoating to reduce flare and enhance contrast of images, but perhaps more important for the user, has an easily grippable zoom ring and another for fast manual focusing. If there is indeed a major weakness in this Sony Cyber-shot, then it does not come with an optical image stabilizer, and yet, I think that photographic situations regarding such usage would be quite rare, even with this camera for the typical user. Furthermore, I suspect that those most interested in this camera will want highest image quality for most photographic situations - and would not mind the absence of this feature - and here the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 truly excels. So I agree with the American Photo reviewer that this camera truly represents a major advance in image quality for compact digital still cameras.
well lighting hit my dsl phone line and burned out my Ethernet port ,I bought this to run it thru the USB . It worked like a charm , even on((( 32 bit vista OS on HP laptop ))). it was simple plugged it in then loaded the driver cd , an there you go , even tho there isn't a vista driver on the cd , I just let it search on its own , an it installed an its up an running . this is great value an works great , as I said even on (((VISTA OS )) even tho vista isn't on the driver cd
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 bought two pairs of V-moda Vibe headphones so far, the first one split at the connector and broke, I wasn't able to get them replaced. The second pair spitted near the earbuds, got those replaced. They sound absolutely GREAT with wonderful bass but they just suck build wise. I'm completely done with this company, will never buy from them again. Just ordered a new pair of Shures, hopefully those will last longer than the Vibes.
This product is exactly what I wanted. I replaced the old one that died. I was glad I had the original software disk.
After trying my friends Sony Noise canceling headphones I was disappointed at the noise canceling ability but then they weren't the holy grail of noise canceling, they were no Bose QC2. When I noticed the AT Quiet Point headphones getting such great reviews I decided to dive in. I'm glad I did.I had a friend who owned the Bose QC2's (her QC2's plastic was crumbling after 1 year) give them a try to compare. She said the AT's had better sound quality (She was very enthusiastic about that) but thought the Bose had a very slight edge in noise cancellation.The noise bleed off that you hear people complain about wasn't bad at all.I noticed alot more detail in my high bit rate MP3's since using the AT's.
Item received as ordered. It did the job, worked perfectly. I was susprised how quickly it did the job. One of my best purchases. Wouldn't hesitate to order from this vendor again
I just purchased my 4th Icekey (in black) to replace my second one that I was using w/ a docking station on my laptop. My first icekey met it's demise when it got wet (the circuit is printed on acetate and will run if it gets wet; bye-bye keyboard), but I was undeterred and got a second one. I bought a 3rd one when I lost a key after moving. I originally got the icekey right when it came out because I loved the ibook keyboard so much and I have never looked back. There is not a better keyboard on the market. I looked at apple's newest keyboards and found that they offered too much resistance (the only Apple keyboards I liked were the original macintosh/Apple IIGS keyboards and the Apple Adjustable Keyboard).I encourage you to go to a store and try this keyboard. A+++
Recently bought this for myself. This is a spectacular camera. Once you get to know a superzoom lens, it's hard to imagine ever settling for a 3x or 4x zoom again. It gives you so much flexibility for framing images and, together with the wide aperture capability of this camera, controlling the depth of field. The lens is really a gem.Picture quality is magnificent in natural light. Really, outdoor pictures have been technically wonderful (if only I had the skill to compose nice images to take advantage of the quality!). The camera's automatic exposures are generally spot-on, but all of the important tweaks are right at your fingertips, once you learn the controls - no deep menu hunting with this camera. It is full-featured in the truest sense.In good light, I have no problems with image noise all the way through ISO400. Sure, you can see some noise at 200 and 400 if you look for it, but no worse (and I think slightly better) than the noise we used to get with Kodak and Fuji film at ISO 200 and 400. If you do a little post-processing anyway, it's a snap to remove the noise with any number of software packages.Indoors, the camera performs as well or better than any other consumer-level camera with a flash. This camera will not give you super-quality high-ISO flashless pictures, as many dSLR cameras can do. But if you are using it to take snapshots with flash, you'll be very pleased. The flash is quite powerful and redeye is a little better than you see with small cameras, since the flash is a bit further from the lens.One word on high ISOs: This camera has a "High Sensitivity" mode in the scene menus. Here, you can choose ISO 800 or 1600. I have read a lot of really negative reviews on this. After trying it, I don't undertand the complaint. The camera applies a strong noise-reduction program to compensate for the noise that is generated at those levels. As a result, the pictures are far softer and less detailed than the normal pictures you get. However, Panasonic does not claim that they are as good. They openly state that you get less resolution. However, in my judgment, the results are quite satisfactory for printing normal 4x6 snapshots. Perhaps a bit on the soft side, but perfectly good for casual family snapshooting needs. If you are in a place where flash is forbidden, and it's the only way to get the picture, don't hesitate to try it.Bottom line: You can get higher picture quality if you step up to a dSLR (and much better low-light high-ISO pictures). But the cheapest dSLR costs more than twice what this camera costs. And this comes with a 12x zoom of exceptional quality. To build a similar SLR, you're going to get into four figures. This is the best bang for your camera buck, anywhere. Full stop.
Great camera - Well thought out, good quality pictures and movies.Everything goes on the memory stick - No moving tapes or motors to malfunction.The only feature absent is an optical viewer (it only has the LCD screen to see what you will be filming). It's tough to frame your shot in dark, as the screen will not have the illumination until the flash lights - and then it's to late to frame your shot! Same problem for outdoor shots on bright days where the image is hard to see on screen.
I could easily call this the best budget earbuds out there for the price...BUT I've had several of these and they all broke the same way. A slight kink in the cord will lead to breaking (no sound from one or all ear pieces). Since I bought several of these, I figured I'd contact V-MODA customer service to let them know of the issue and to see if I can get a replacement. Sadly, they did not acknowledge this issue nor offered a replacement...with that type of customer service, I decided never to buy V-MODA product again.Go with the ME-Electronics earbuds...they are just as good and built to last.
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.
Bought the MP510 so my wife could print from her Macbook and I could keep the USB plugged into my iMac. I bought an inexpensive Bluetooth/USB adapter (ZOOM) and it works great. Prints fast with very nice quality. We've wasted a few sheets of paper getting used to the scanner/copier. The zero point of the glass is on the upper left instead of lower right that we've been accustomed to. It came with a USB cable which is nice. Navigating the little LCD to adjust copies,quality,size,etc. is easy. Nice small footprint and you can fold up the front to close it up if you want. The top is flat which seems to attract paper stacks.
This is 4GB of traveling bliss. I'm a college student and this will keep pretty much everything from my courses. If you're looking for an affordable mass storage drive, you will not be disappointed with this.
I love the keyboard it meets all my expectations and I would definitely recommend it to anyonethe one I replaced this is much better
This pair of headphones has long outlived my expectations. Beautiful bass and quality are just two of the pros of these phones. It also features a very long cord useful for Computer/TV listeners. I bought them about 3 years ago, and have dropped them many times without a hitch. I have never had thermal problems with them either. For some reason, the inside of the speaks remains really cool. My beats have very, very, similar audio quality. Surround sound is a little poor, but in some video games like Age of Empires 3, the cannons sound so realistic. The first time I heard the effect I though someone really lit off a bomb outside. All in all, these headphones will perform for the professional DJ or average user.
We redid our bedroom and put this TV on the wall and we love it. Not only is the picture spectacular but it looks great on the wall with the white color of the TV.
First off i want to review sirius because as a company they are great and have a great product. Their customer support is great and the radios are made well and if not they will replace your radio. This one is a entry level radio so it might wear out after a couple of years but for the price you can not complain
Great product, great performance, great pricing. Deliveried quickly. Would recommend for anyonw looking for an mp3 earbud upgrade.
I bought these (only needed one) to go with the 10" Scosche box I bought. The price was right considering it wont be seen behind the seat, but while looking closer at the grill, they are pretty well made and solid. Surprised since these were dirt cheap, good quality product.
I'm a power geek: I've designed and built circuit boards, PhD in physical chemistry, have no fear or qualms about building and repairing computers. But I blew this repair - used too much force and ripped the molex connector off of the mother board. Just for kicks, I continued the procedure and found extreme difficulty getting the motherboard to slide past the screen glass without damaging soldered-on chips. I know that micro-soldering is not my strength - so I consider my mini a loss. The product looks good, but technique is critical. Beware!
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!
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.
My last digital camera was a Canon PowerShot SD200 2.0mp, and I loved it... back in 2001 [or whenever I bought it]. I spent $200+ on it, and I thought that was a real bargain.Flash forward to 2007. 7.0mp was my min requirement, I wanted something smaller, faster, prettier, with a larger screen, audio playback for videos, easier to use features, etc etc... for LESS than $200. I laughed to myself because I thought I was being unreasonable.Then I found the SD1000. To preface, there are better cameras out there. There are. Actually my friend said he got the SD6 or 700 [don't remember which one], and his screen is bigger than mine. Or something. But I don't much care. This camera is exactly what I need as a consumer -- it's super user friendly [I haven't looked at the manual once, and since my last camera was an older model, most of the features are the same], it's tiny, but not so tiny that it becomes difficult to use, and my favourite feature so far: NO MATTER HOW SHAKY MY HAND IS -- THE SHOT COMES OUT CRISP!I've only had it for a month, and I still don't know everything about it, but so far, it's a lot of fun, and it ranks high on the simple scale. There are a bunch of cool features that are also simple to figure out.Overall, this is everything I could want in a small consumer camera, and I'm very happy [even though the price dropped by $20 since I bought it... grr]Tip: get yourself a big memory card. You'll be using it. :)Update: it's Dec 2012, and although I've upgraded to a consumery DSLR, I still keep this camera around. I think I got some sand in it from the beach once... but it still works!
My computer is a bit of a Frankenstien. I don't want to get rid of it but I like to keep up with my needs. I just picked this memory because it cheap for the ammount of memory it adds and it worked just fine. I got it 30 min. ago, popped the computer open, placed it in, and the computer recognized it when I turned it back on and its working great.
I got this for my brother in law. I am amazed, and so is he, as to how well it works!
Works very good. You can hide the sensor so it`s undetectable. I have a Jeep with a Soft Top. This sensor was perfect for interior protection.
After seeing my 20GB iPod Apple iPod get scratched up, I knew I had to get a case. I went to the nearby electronics store to pick up a case. I saw the DLO Jacket and an iPod hard showcase. In the end, I decided to purchase the DLO Jacket.PROS:*The jacket provides a nice, sturdy for the iPod, leaving it no room for moving, therefore giving a snug fit so you feel it in your hand.*The snug feel gives it more protection in case of a drop.*There is an LCD screen protector built in, so this is excellent.*It looks nice: when you see the iPod in this sleek case for the first time, you'll love it!*Easy accesibility to the click wheel for easy navigation.*Made of durable Neoprane material.CONS:*Hard access to the docking port/Cable Connection port.*Case adds at least 7 ounes to the iPod, making it feel very heavy.*Case adds much thickness; leaving it thicker than the iPod photo.*Case heats up the iPod during long-term charging, Apple recommend you take out the iPod out of the case during charging.*Hard to remove and put in case, I always keep thinking all the shoving will damage the iPod.Hope this serves you buyers well.Peace,Serge
My experience was identical to that of David Yutzy. Simply put, the mouse never worked. Not even once. Ironically, like David, I'm about to leave on vacation. Unlike David, I'm not waiting to return this.I called up Targus tech support and while I am impressed with how quickly they took the call, their response was simply that I return it to the point of purchase and obtain a replacement.I have a better idea. I'll return it, get my money back and buy a different product from a different manufacturer. One that actually works. From the look of some of the comments by other users on this product, I may very well have been saved the additional frustration of dealing with short inactivity timeouts.I'll end by copying David Yutzy's last line:Avoid at all costs.
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.
AMazing low price for a battery I needed and couldn't find easily elsewhere. AMazon is amazing too.
This is very good for the money. Yes, it's larger than a "pocket" radio would be, but it's quite light. AM, FM and Weather bands all work well, and I found that a local TV station came in at the high end of the Weather band.
This is excellent product. Sensitivity is equal with SIRF III type GPS. Also those antenna gives a good resolution and accuracy even in confined areas. Small size easily to put inside pocket without fuss.
It's like having new phones with these batteries, haven't heard the dreaded low battery beep since I bought these a over a month ago and I forget to put the phones on chargers all the time.
Yep, these plastic grill clamps do just as they claim... they clamp stuff. Neat idea really, and I have used them successfully.
I am really frustrated with this device. I had an iTrip before that connected directly to my iPod, but now that my iPod is defunct I needed something else with which to listen to my music. I've been connecting this to my portable cd player. It seems to work fine for really loud rock music, but if you play anything acoustic or with quiet parts, it will shut off randomly (even if you can hear the music fine from your speakers) and then you have to listen to loud static. So annoying!!! I am getting a cd/mp3 player installed in my car because I am FINISHED with adapters.
I purchased 3 of these for my Nikon D50 and have not had one problem yet with all three cards. Overall speed is fine for transfers from a card reader to PC.
Okay, so I buy this TV, right? I hook everything up, position it perfectly in the room, then I fire it up. I do the channel auto scan [a joke] and as I begin poking through the other settings I realize that I don't hear anything...ANYTHING! No sound at all. I call Philips, and their technical support was a joke. After transferring me a few times to the "area that can help me" I was referred to a authorized service center in my area. Huh? This TV is new?Don't get me started on the 'proof' of warranty debacle.Anyway...since I am somewhat savvy, I went to the Philips site and downloaded the latest firmware. I put it on a compact flash card/USB card reader combo, and plugged it into the side of the TV and powered the TV back on. The firmware loaded automatically, and I had sound after powering the TV off then on again. Whew!You always learn about a company when you have to contact them for a problem. I love Philips' designs--very clean and elegant--but they lost a point here.The screen is great but some cable and most OnDemand (Comcast) programming look awfully pixelated. I know that's not the TV's fault. Multiple picture settings (personal, multimedia, movies, etc.) are available to fine tune poorer quality signals. HDTV on air programming is flawless...just flawless.Sound is impressive, with decent bass response. Multiple sound settings too (voice, movies, etc.)A plethora of inputs...which I need. Two HDMI, but no DVI? Go figure.Minus one star for the poor customer support.
This cable works perfectly on my Blu-Ray HD player. I was delighted with the price, fast shipping, and top-notch performance. Thanks
I was renting the Motorola SB3100 and replaced it with this model. Installation was as simple as calling the cable company with the new MAC address, plugging in the cables, and turning on the computer.Now that I will not be paying a monthly modem rental, this modem will pay for itself in just a few months.This modem also has a couple features that the SB3100 did not. It is upgradeable to DOCSIS 1.1 and it has a standby button that allows you to cut your computer from the internet without powering down.
We purchase 3 of these for my wife and my PowerBook G4 Aluminum and after a few weeks, one of them died. Also, none of them wake the computers up from sleep after the battery has completely drained - we have to plug into my wife's remaining Apple power adapter. I didn't return because I didn't even feel like it would be worth the shipping for my time to deal with these.Pay the extra $15 to $20 to get an Apple power adapter - you definitely get what you pay for!
Bought one 4 years ago, my executive husband loved it so much we have now bought a 2nd one to replace the well worn first one. Color looks very rich, nice leather
I am still in awe of the fact that the sound is so great from this tiny piece of equipment. I absolutely love it!
A long time ago IBM offered a line of CD-Rs called Choice Media. These no longer seem to exist...I'd bought 3M disks since I started using computers, and continued to buy Imation products once 3M was bought by them. I figured the CD-Rs would be good as well.The discs have held up well. I've got CD-Rs dating back to 2000 that still work reliably. I have two burners and both are able to burn these without a problem. I've seen so many of my friends lose data to Memorex and other cheap CDs. These aren't as easy to find at stores but are worth the hunt.
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.
Does an excellent job of cutting down the mind numbing noise of the aircraft engines during flight. When I connected to the in-flight SAT radio it sounds like you were in the same room. At $89, you could pay three times that amount and not get a better set of headphones.
Basically, I don't know how it performed....the package didn't even include the transmitter! With that, I decided not to reorder this item!
The Product does what it is suppose to. But, the best, absolutely, the best is when you can save 50% off the retail price. You can't go wrong.
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.
Sherwood was a manufacture of mid quality, tube type audio devices during my childhood- a long time ago. A typical two channel, tube type AM/FM stereo receiver made 30 RMS watts per channel and cost around $200. By those standards, today's Sherwood RX- 4103 making more than three times the power at half the cost is an outstanding value.This is an attractive, cool running, although quite large and heavy, receiver. The display is functional and easy to read. The controls are well marked and easy to understand and use. The remote control buttons are readable by my ancient eyes and offer a number of desirable functions. My only complaint with the packaging of this unit is the size and weight. For some reason, Sherwood used a massive power supply transformer which requires a large enclosure and makes the unit heavy. Why didn't they employ a switching power supply and cut the size and weight by 2/3?I purchased this receiver because I needed an amplifier for my bedroom, and I was unable to find a discrete amplifier at a reasonable price. The amplifier section in this receiver is excellent. The first thing that struck me was that it is quiet. With the volume at mid-high level, silence reigns between CD tracks. Further, the output is clean even at high levels. I have two amplifier related complaints. The bass tone control curve is not well designed. Increasing the bass causes the middle frequencies to become muddy. The speaker wire connectors are too small to accommodate #16 wire. This is a powerful amplifier, and it should have been given binding posts capable of accepting wire large enough to deliver the power to the speakers.The tuner sections lack sensitivity, and the AM tuner has poor noise rejection in my experience. The lack of sensitivity will likely not be a problem for those living near the stations they want to tune.The Sherwood RX- 4103 offers a lot of performance for the price. Yes, I wish it were smaller, had better tuners and binding posts for the speaker wires, but I don't think you can find a better stereo receiver within $75 of this one.
Good product. 8 rechargeable 'C' batteries are a little pricey, but everything works well.
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.
After going through two barely used high priced ink jet printers (Canon & Lexmark) in a year I bought this Samsung laser printer. I've owned it for going on two years. I've had great luck with it. It's a great product for its price. It prints quickly and clearly. I use it mostly for printing personal photos, documents and other various items. I haven't had to replace the ink yet and I've printed lots of color photos and documents.The ink cartridges are very easy to put in. You just open the front and pop the small tubes in.The paper tray holds 150 pages; more than enough for the average computer user. Mine hasn't jammed once (knock on wood). I've found that if I use a better grade of printer paper, I have no jams.Also, if you have limited space like I do, the compact size of this printer is wonderful. I'm estimating that it's 18"x 12"x 18" in size.My only gripe with this is that I did have to take my computer in to have it installed. I am running XP, so I'm not sure if that was the problem or if it was the installation disk. Tho, it wasn't a big deal in a few minutes it was installed and working great. I'm a dummy on computers, so I think if you know much about installing drivers/printers you shouldn't have a problem.Highly recommend!
Disappointed that it is made in China. Made in Japan price, though.Should be priced at about $75.00.I like the smaller size compared to the the 580, and I'm sure that they will work well together, but still.The rating is based on the features of the item.
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 bought two of these to wire my wife's new office. It was my first time using patch panels like this, though I have used various other punch-down terminations for some time. I was a little concerned by the low price but I was happy with how they worked and would buy them again.I liked being able to snap them off the bracket, punch down a new line, and quickly pop it back on the wall. I used a Fluke 110 punch down tool that neatly trims the end of the wires, but I believe a plastic push-in tool was included. I think it also included mounting screws but the board on the wall in the utility room where I mounted it was thin and I think I had to use my own screws. If I had one concern about it, it would be that the mounting bracket seemed a little flimsy and the panel was not held as tightly as I would have preferred. For all I know, this may be normal and nothing to worry about.
It worked nicely for awhile but as expected it died, took just 8 months. I've plugged in my back up unit but I think it's time to look for a different powerline unit
Don't waste your time w/ the others, like I did. Only order the Cables-To-Go cat.6 through Amazon proper; esp if you're trying to do video or gaming.
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!
I had this external hard drive for only a month or so, but I am completely satisfied with its performance, so far. I use it as back-up storage and for file-sharing across a small local network of mac's. Connecting it to a mac (I own a MacPro desktop and also a MacBook Pro laptop) took absolutely no effort other than unpacking and plugging it in. There are two great properties that this little box excels at when compared to other brands: 1) speed of data transmission and 2) low-noise output. It is a bit on the pricey side compared to other similar devices, but its performance makes up for the difference.
Have been using these batteries for several months now and they keep a charge great. We are not the best at getting the phones back onto the chargers so having batteries that last is important. These are working great for us.
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.
This was the wrong harness and did not fit my truck. I ended up going to Best Buy and buying a harness! This purchase was a waste of time and money!
They sound great for 20 bucks including s&h; ( Amazon ). Very light weight for full coverage. In the past I've owned Koss Pro4s, Sennheisers, other Sonys. Now I don't have a golden ear, but these measure up to those well enough. Especially for 20 bucks.One negative though.Stupid music/movie control. Accurate audio reproduction shouldn't need gimmicks like this. I can tweak it the way I want it with an EQ.
I bought these for a relatively cheap price at best buy. Unfortunately, in this case you get what you pay for. The "noise-canceling" feels like someone's simply turned the volume up a bit. When a friend sat next to me with the headphones on and whispered something, I could actually hear him! This is hopelessly inadequate for anyone wanting a modicum of silence.
I liked the quality of the earphones and audio.I have not had the opportunity to test the noise canceling on flights.Unfortunately, the headphones are fixed on the drive and when I use just for music, I have totake everything.
(...) The frist couple of days, they worked fine, the sub played descretely through my LFE Philips soundcard. After the third day they started sounding distorted when certain sounds were played(eg. the Earthlink sign on bell, windows bong when a message comes up) The subwoofer wasn't playing the low side of the sounds, the satalites were and they wern't very good. the "Bass reflex" doesn't play descretely anymore from my Philips LFE speaker test, it just plays through the front speakers-how (...)is that?- The rear channels played through my two front speakers as well as my left rear. It is not my soundcard because it worked with my other speakers. The wire hook ups with this Promedia 5.1 are flimsy, I never did like contact leads, the subwoofer is not well built and the wires flimsy. The places they plug into on the sub are loose(yes I did check the wires and they were all connected right, it's just the contacts on the sub were flimsy)Unless you want to get rid of some extra cash, I would recommend going with a cheaper and better built system.*Review update-May 6, 2003*Yet a third set of these worthless, over-rated, over priced speakers has gone out six months after my initial review. I will not put up with this. Klipsh should be ashamed of themselves. They have just permanantly lost another customer. I will never buy a Klipsh product again! Anyone saying Klipsh speakers are the best on the planet is a (...) and is in denial! (...)
If you are big into optics and photography, then you may know the reputation of Schneider Optics. They manufacture some fantastic glass and apply wonderful coating to give you exactly what you want without degrading your image. I've used cheaper filters in the past but they all fall short of the performance of B+W. The construction is a solid brass ring with Schott glass.Sure this lens is a bit prices but do you want to polarize your incoming light or not?! This lens has impressed me over and over with how well it eliminates undesired reflections and perpendicular rays. Skies are bluer, foliage is greener, rocks have more earthy tones; there is so much that is possible with this filter.Highly recommended.
I have used this camera for 3+ years. I have found it to be quite reliable. The light weight is a big plus for an avid backpacker like myself. This camera has been through some terrible conditions and has performed consistently well over thousands of images. The image quality is quite striking for a 6mp camera. i have produced some very nice 5 x 7 prints. Pros: lightweight, reliable, well built, extensive manual controls, excellent zoom, good IS. Cons: limited ISO range, small sensor, low res lcd, slow burst mode. At the time I purchased this camera it was the latest superzoom on the market and was very competitive with others. In fact, I believe it to have been the best 3 years ago. If you want consistent reliable workhorse. An excellent choice.
I purchased this for my wife who is NOT a gadget person. She has been using it for a month and been very happy with it. As some other reviews have indicated there is some detectible static but it's actually less than most of the live radio stations in our area (SW NH).I wanted something that was simple to use and did a reasonable job. This has met those requirements well.
This charger seems faster than the original one, plus original didn't have DC plug. Two hours from a dead battery to full charge. I like it!
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!
I bought a pair of these at half the price of the comparable bose ones after reading critical reviews of bose's lack of build quality. I've used these headphones for a bit more than a year now and they have been amazing. The headphones are just as great as they were the first day I got them, and have exceptional sound quality even when the noise canceling is turned off.I fly quite a bit and noise canceling headphones truly ease the pain of traveling for hours at a time.The hard case is great at protecting the headphones, but can be a bit inconvenient to put in a small messenger bag for your laptop and papers. It's worth finding a way to stuff them in your bags for the flight though.
I originally bought this at the local Best Buy, rather than Amazon...and good thing I did. The first one had to be returned because the CD player didn't work, the second because the radio reception was terrible.Beleive it or not, the 3rd one I kept. :) The reason I like the model is its incredibly small size and profile. All the others on the market were too big, and stood out in my kitchen like a sore thumb. Subtlety, people, subtlety! This is a *kitchen*, not a theater!Still, my model has some trouble receiving some more distant stations, and the "search" function is not very sensitive. The CD player works fine, and the speakers are adequate. It will do.If I could, I'd love to give a "dope slap" to GE's engineers, though. Improvements in this model are needed.
I love this computer, don't get me wrong,but connecting it to my home ethernet modem was a little bit of trouble. I connected it using the network port, but could NOT figure out how to turn the dial up off. Every time I tried to make a connection, it would not work. I finally had to call my internet company. Even though the plug is labeled network, it is for Ethernet ( I discovered that about 3 hours later.) Not a big problem though, now obviously I am using the laptop and plan on bringing it to college with me. I love the scroll pad and nothing is wrong with the computer. I bought it brand new and I would totally reccomend it. The battery last's long and the rest of the computer is easy to use :) ENJOY! :)
These are great headphones. I live in a dorm and they block out the noise so that I can focus. I also have very good hearing and am sensitive to high frequencies so the bass boost does wonders for me.
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.
I've tried different headphones through the years. These are by far my favorite for running. I run at least three times a week and these headphones are always reliable. They are not the most rugged, but as good as you can get for the price. Sound is not Bose quality, but good enough for running. This is my second pair in two years.
easy to install. agree that the DVD player is a little slow to load.
What I wanted to find (and spent several hours searching for) was a keyboard that was identical to the MacBookPro keyboard. A friend told me that he was looking for the same thing, and that he had read that the Macally ICEKEY was the closest thing. After reading all the positive reviews I decided to risk the $40.I'm very pleased. Not only does the keyboard look good, but it feels great. My old Apple keyboard was like typing in quicksand. The long stroke lengths quickly wore my fingers to exhaustion. I love the firm but shallow stroke length - not perfect, but very similar to a MacBookPro keyboard.The other thing I was pleased to find out is that the keys easily pop on and off. This is a nice touch because my family types on a Dvorak layout (may God curse QWERTY) and so I was able to arrange the keys properly.For the price, this is a very nice keyboard.
I bought them so I could listen to music & podcasts at work & home. I also run the audio for my church. So these are pulling triple duty. The sound quality is phenomenal. The clarity rivals the $300-400 headphones, but I bought these for $88.33 (on sale & A9 discount). I was having a hard time trying to decide between these & the PX 200. I wanted ones that were portable (because I carry them back and forth from the office), provided good background noise attenuation, and have good frequency response. The PX 200 are definitely more portable and cheaper (approx. $50), but didn't sound as good as these & the construction of the PX 200 didn't seem to be as solid. The HD-280 has great frequency response and are very comfortable once you get them positioned right. On my head, they have a tendency to slide back. The next thing I need to get is a bag or case to carry them in. I found a great deal on an excellent piece of audio gear.
The Tamrac 5273 Expedition Photo Backpack is more than what I expected! Lots of sections, well padded, excellent straps, perfect for carry-on in airplanes, trains and buses. Price is OK, too.
I bought these headphones 3.5 years ago, and they still work fantastically well. I've traveled with them, walked with them, brought them countless places in my backpack, and they are still perfectly functional. The only noticeable wear is that the noise-cancelling switch is a bit jiggery and requires that you play with it a tiny bit to get sound in both ears. This has only come up in the last couple months, and it isn't really a problem.The sound quality on these is fantastic - I'm no audiophile, and these are the only headphones I've ever owned, but I have never been disappointed in their ability to make music sound wonderful and keep out distracting ambient noise (these guys are a lifesaver on the plane).Another huge plus is the detachable cord. I can't tell you how many times I've been careless and gotten the cord caught on something as I get up or walk away. If the cord weren't detachable, it would've been ripped countless times. Luckily, it is still in perfect condition. Another cool thing about the cord is that you can use it to plug an mp3 player into a sound system in a pinch.These headphones rock like nothing else. Buy them.
I have the 1gb version of this unit, and I think it is a really great mp3 player. I am completely pleased with the sound and functions.The problem I have with it is shoddy engineering, and, poor customer service.CONSTRUCTIONMy player fell about 1 foot on to a wood floor. The batter cover shattered. It was not so far a drop to be broken, plus the cord helped slow the drop.Upon inspection you will see that the tang on the battery cover is VERY flimsy, and WILL break just with normal use, in time.I got a replacement and have been VERY careful with it, even opening the thing seems to threaten the tang to break. The over is also made from low-grad plastic that will easily break.SERVICEI currently live in Singapore, where Creative is based. I bought the player from a local big-name electronics chain.When I inquired about how to go about getting a replacement cover, Creative refused to send it to me direct or even to the place I bought it. And of course although the unit was only 2 weeks old, I had to pay for the new cover.SO...I had to take half a day off work, go to their service center which is way across the island, and wait over an hour, JUST TO PICK UP A NEW BATTERY COVER.MORONIC CUSTOMER SERIVCEAfter the ordeal, I mentioned my experience to them in the interest of providing useful customer feedback, and hopefully, better product design going forward. I am in the Customer Service business and know how valuable this is to companies. The replies I got back were moronic at best, and typically Singaporean (i.e. not acknowledging fault, finding excuses around that) at worst.(If anyone wants to see that correspondence, which took over 4 emails to get nowhere, contact me and I will send it to you)I simply tried to tell them that the design was damage-prone, and that the means of getting a replacement was not very customer-focused, whereas their competitor's is. They did not seem to care.I have no idea what to expect if something else goes wrong with the thing.MORALIf you're ok to eventually face the same experiences, it's a great unit. If not, buy an iPod, I know I will next time. And yes I know about that battery issue.
I don't wear a belt but it fits on my waist line perfectly. The leather is high quality, and it's easy to open. I love it. And it protects the iPhone if you drop it.
So i wanted an iPOD. My poor Dad who only uses PC's didn't understand the difference, and bought me this for christmas.I was afraid to even open it, but i did. Yuck. I figured it was generated for the masses so hooked it up to my work laptop. (windows.) The software was so freakin wierd and backwards. I got it to work, transfered my iTunes files to it from my Mac. And it was ok. Not bad really, just not good. I swapped it. Traded it in and paid the little bit extra to get the iPOD. I plugged the iPOD into my mac. I took a quick shower, before my clothes were on 1327 of my favorites were loaded on, ready to go.If you don't have a Mac, and you're used to having to do 20 extra steps to get stuff to work, then this one is great. If you have ever used a Mac, give this one up. It's a nice macine. Looks good. Runs pretty good, but it's not worth booting up a PC for.
Excellent filter. Bought this to protect my lens and it really does the job well without any noticeable change in view through lens with filter. May seem a bit expensive but when you consider the cost of replacing your camera lens, it really is worth it.
I trust Amazon. It took a little longer to be delivered than I would like, but in my experience I have paid more for shipping and it made no difference in how long it took so I always go with the least expensive.
I compared this PDA side by side with my venerable Palm IIIc and was very impressed with it. The screen resolution and brightness are superb, continuing Sony's success with the PEG T615C, and the clamshell design with the rotating screen overall was executed very well, I thought. It's not as bright as my IIIc, but the battery should last much longer than my now 2-year old than the IIIc, and it has 64k colors, whereas my IIIc only has 256. I just had a couple of complaints, but they're not serious.The only problem with the screen is that it rotates only one way, which is clockwise. If you try to rotate it the other way, you'll find it won't go at all. This makes it different from the small LED screens on most camcorders, but it's okay.The other problem is that if you rotate the screen 180 degrees and close it, so that you're now holding it like a regular Palm, rather than clamshell style, you now can no longer reach the four application buttons. Had they placed the buttons at the bottom of the screen, it wouldn't be a problem.The other complaint I've heard is that the battery technology is a little flakey. A friend of mine that has one says the unit powers off without warning when the battery gets low. My Palm IIIc at least tells you when you need to put it on recharge. Also, he said the manual says you only need to recharge it for 4 hours before using it. But when he tried that, the unit wouldn't power up all the way and would lock up.Overall, though, a great PDA. I would give it 6 stars if I could.
I brought this cable for my car so I could listen to my ipod. This length is perfect for the driver and the front passenger to adjust the ipod. People in the back won't be able to reach up and change the song or what not.No problems with it! Works great!
This totally sucks. People who like this apparently only buy it so they can walk their dogs around the block. C'mon, folks, the screen is a joke. It's so tiny. Anyone older than 25 will find the screen not useable in real driving. (Or maybe all you guys *want* to get into a crash so you can sue the pants off Garmin?) The screen is also barely readable in daylight, and the buttons are stiff so pressing them while driving *is* dangerous. Unlike the more expensive i5 which contains North America map, this one only has 128MB of flash memory (not upgradable!) and less than that is actually useable. So you can store probably half a state of data in this thing, maybe less. The USB is supposedly fast, but half the time I couldn't get my PCs to recognize the i3. And Macintosh users, forget about the whole thing. This is totally poorly designed. And it kills your eyes and significantly increase your chance of dying in a crash.If you want a GPS system, get a Garmin C330 or above which at least has larger screens and (slightly)easier to use buttons. Your life is really worth more than a novelty gadget or a few hundred bucks -- at least I hope it is.
It was easy to install and to operate. I have already used it quite a few hours and am well pleased with the product.
I like that it is plug and play and easy to use. I do however wish the transmitter has a little more power to over ride stations that are close in frequency. Overall I am pleased with the purchase however.
This "lap desk" (or whatever you want to call it) is a piece of TRASH. Its bulky, inconvenient, nonadjustable (not that I thought it was adjustable, but its so huge getting it at the right angle for comfort is impossible) and nearly catches your computer on FIRE it does so little to keep it cool. A five year old lacking in creativity could design a better product for a laptop with Popsicle sticks. Literally, incredible example of why American capitalism and consumerism is the perfect recipe for devices that go into landfills. Crap, and oh my is it crap, like this makes me wish humans never evolved beyond early hominid times. I cannot stress enough what a HORRIBLY ill planned "product" / piece of garbage this is. I feel so sorry for anyone who lost money on this. I'm so miserably displeased with this product I want to take genuine efforts to prevent it from ever selling a product again in order to spare my fellow humans.
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. It wasn't until I downloaded the software and it didn't work that I realized it is not compatable with Vista. I still don't see any mention of this on Amazon's site. I sent an email to the manufacturer and they still have not replied. Basically it doesn't work at all for my daughter since all of my photos are on my Vista computer. I hope CTA enjoys the money I sent them more than I do the product they sent me.
All right, I just broke my 3rd pair...I'm not sure why I gave them so many chances.1st pair: One side shorted out after 6 months or so. Okay, fine. I liked the sound and loved the looks.2nd pair: Wire broke at the base. Spent 2 weeks with some tape and wiggling the wire until I couldn't stand it anymore!3rd pair: Left side shorted out after 6 months. All I did was get up from my seat and the sound just disappears...it's ridiculous.Unfortunately, I didn't buy any of them under warranty, so no replacements (and I'm not sure I even want them now). I've been through quite a few pairs of sound isolating headphones and this definitely has the best looks (and sounds good), but this durability almost makes it a rip-off.Needless to say, I don't recommend these at all unless you can afford a new pair every half a year and can stand the frustration of having it break.
Hello. Firstly, I would like to explain that my T60p has slightly different specifications from the one listed above; I have a Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, 3GB or RAM, a 320GB HDD, and the ATI FireGL V5250 graphics card. This is a 15" model, with the UXGA(1600x1200) Flexview display.To begin, I was in dire need of a newer, more portable notebook as I have just started school and my Dell XPS M1730 was far too large and had too little battery life to really cut it. I was on a budget so newer ThinkPad notebooks were out, but I found tremendous value and capability in this slightly older T60p.For a three year old machine, the performance is outstanding. In daily use(office aps, Net surfing, etc) it is just as fast as my M1730 while possessing a much better battery life and lighter weight. While this is a notebook geared towards CAD and 3D modeling professionals, the FireGL V5250 also performs well at light gaming... Doom 3, NWN2, Sims 2, and various other games play flawlessly, although the T60p does get hot when put to gaming use. In short, even though the T60p is a little older it still gets the job done nicely.While a 15" notebook might seem arge for some, the T60p is quite thin for its size and fairly light. Plenty of the notebooks I have seen other students use in my college are significantly larger. This makes the ThinkPad excellent for use on a desk.I have owned many other ThinkPads, and this is my first Lenovo-made one. They have done a great job at keeping the ThinkPad line up to par, and I am overjoyed with my new machine. If I had to leave on an emergency road trip tomorrow, this would be the computer that I would bring. It is light, fairly powerful, and has a wonderful display. I would recommend a T60p for anyone looking for a great notebook on a decent budget.
I have been a Cisco/Linksys loyalist after D-Link cut one too many corners on me in 2005. So the need to extend my WRT-54G's ports out to an effective 7 meant buying a small 4 port from Linksys and to buy it through Amazon.Well, I plugged the puppy in on the same strip as my WRT54G and my Cable "Modem" and immediately noticed a low, but irritating, hum coming from the power brick. I gave it a week or so to ensure that normal house noise would cover the noise... no joy. If I'm in that room studying I can hear the buzz.I called Linksys Tech Support and they said 1) no known issues existed with the power Supply brick and 2) I was supposed to go to a local electronics store and buy a replacement brick to diagnose the problem! Nope, that doesn't work for me.My solution - I'm ordering a replacement unit today from Amazon and will return one or both. While Linksys is now cutting corners like D-Link, I have faith that Amazon won't... They recently took care of a Kindle issue that was more my fault than theirs.
Like others here, my speakers worked for about 2 hours then died. As I was past Amazon's return policy I contacted AR, which was purchased by Thompson Electronics. As told to me by the rep, they bought these speakers from some bankrupt electronics company and they've been having all kinds of problems with them. Beware.
I bought this iMac after years of using PCs because I'd heard they now ran Windows-based applications and were more reliable than your average PC. My Mac has been very reliable but, other than that, it has been an expensive disappointment.I loaded MS Office for Mac and tried to use Word and Powerpoint but both run significantly slower than on my PC. Powerpoint is so slow that I couldn't use it and so I have had to dust off my old PC and use it when I bring work home; kind of defeats the purpose of buying a new computer, doesn't it?I went to the Apple store where I bought the Mac and told them of my problem; their response was I should have bought a more powerful iMac! When I told them they had initially told me this computer would suit my needs, they just shrugged. I think this is typical of the arrogance and poor customer service which I've encountered from Apple; they just don't get it.Bottom line: I for one do not buy the hype over Apple products. They're all style and no substance. For the same price, I could have bought a much more powerful Windows-based machine. They may work for college students and poseurs but, if you work in the real world, guess what? The economy runs on Windows. Hence, if you're considering switching from a PC to a Mac, I would seriously advise against it.
I recently decided that I didn't need a pda with a camera, audio player and memory card so I decided to trade in my Zire 71 for the new z22. When I got it home I had some initial problems with synching. The z22 software never asked if I was upgrading or not, so it wound up fighting with my old pda softwar. This was easily fixed by manually uninstalling all the palm software on my computer and starting fresh. The screen feels different, like harder and more responsive to the stylus. Also, the z22 has no case which is irritating but not a huge deal.Now that you know my qualms, here's what I love about it:1. The price is right. It's great having such a sophisticated pda for such a low price.2. Very travel friendly. This pda is light and it comes with a separate adapter and sync cord which is a great improvement from the bulky connected cradle/ac adapter thing I had to lug around with my zire 71. It's also generally smaller and lighter.3. It does everything my old pda did organizationally, but it's a simpler machine. I don't have to pay for all of the features I'll never use.4. The calendar/to do features work significantly better than they did on my zire 71. I can color code to do's and calendar events. Plus, I can use the feature on my imac or my pda without problems (synching the tasks on the zire 71 never quite worked if you were checking items off from the desktop and the handheld)
This antenna does work, but the antenna I've had for 20 years is better. Choosing an antenna after this digital conversion is a crap shoot. I've resigned myself to never watching some networks again. I live 30 miles or less from all of our local stations and had no trouble getting every single station before the conversion. I could leave the antenna in place for weeks, sometimes months, with no problems. Now I can't move a finger without losing the entire picture. I refuse to spend $50 and up on an antenna. If you're like me, keep using what you have and forget about it. This antenna will not solve the problem.
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.
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.
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!
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 originally wrote an excellent review for this enclosure. After only a month of use, Windows will not recognize any drive that I put in the unit so I deleted my original review.Don't waste your time or money on this enclosure.*Update*I returned the unit to Coolmax, let's see if the replacement works or not.*Update again*I received a replacement and have been using it for a couple of months now, so far so good. Hopefully now I have a good one.*Update March 2008*After receiving a replacement enclosure from Coolmax, it has been working great ever since. I would change my rating to 4 stars.
I attached the teleconverter to my Canon 70-200 zoom lens and Canon 30D camera. The fit of the teleconverter to the lens and camera seemed good.I took a number of test pictures at different zoom settings which looked good on my PC. Also, the camera EXIF data showed the resulting focal length and f stop. For example when the lens f stop was set to f/4 the EXIF data showed a f stop of f/5.6 which is the correct f stop for the combination.The lens was fine and somehow survived the poor shipping package - the teleconverter box was inside a slightly higher, and much wider and longer box so it was free to slide back and forth. (There was no additional cushioning material.) Once upon a time I was a shipping clerk for a stationery store & I would have packed a $5 glass paper clip holder better than the lens was packed.
I bought it to replace the CMOS battery of an old PC that was losing the time. I waited six months to write the review and so far is working fine and without any issues.
These headphones are clear vibrant and light weight -- they really are worth the cost.
I purchased this cable router and it failed in almost every respect. This so-called router is a huge headache to setup (dlink customer service will do everything in their power to get you off the phone rather than solve your problem) and it will significantly slow down your internet connection.Take it from someone who purchased and returned this product...go with a competitor to save yourself time and money.G.
I highly recommend this product! It's very easy to use and charges your iPod while whether or not you're using it when driving. I previously tried a different FM Transmitter for my iPod, and it just did not compare. The sound quality is great, and the chance of static is slim to none. You can't go wrong with this! :)
The Palm z22 is my very first PDA, I'm a full time college student AND I work full time, so my schedule is pretty crazy as you might imagine. I was contemplating weather to get this PDA or not, but after reading the reviews and having a friend show me her's I was sold.Its small, and very light, I recommend you get some kind of case for it, for both protection and to carry it without worrying you might break it.The reason I gave it a 4 and not a 5 is this:The instructional book isn't 'that' helpful, when I was reading through one of the booklets that came with it, it kept saying "refer to the start up guide", but I couldn't find the start up guide. There are no "how to" sections in the booklet to help you learn it faster.True its not that difficult, if you have a few minutes, you should just start pushing buttons and with in a few minutes you'll get the hang of it.Also the booklet said to charge it for 3 hours before use, but the truth is it need EIGHT (8) hours. After the 3 hours were done, I took it with me to the coffee shop and needed to check something but it wouldn't turn on. So I was PDA-less until I got home and charged it for the rest of the night.But other than that, its very handy, I wish more of the cool software came included such as the "Shopping" application, which you can "Try".I hope that helps.-Ash
I purchased this unit sometime back and to the credit of Onkyo, it is the best sounding DVD/SACD player I have ever heard. The picture is near perfect too. I have read where others have had lip sync isssues but I have not encountered this problem. My problem is getting the HDMI to talk to my brand new Sony ES receiver, but the connection will not work. I can connect any other cheap HDMI player to the receiver with no HDMI issues.I have to connect the Onkyo DV-SP1000 directly to my tv via HDMI.With that said, I have tried to get support from Onkyo by phone and email. I couldn't even get them to respond to my emails until I sent a nasty message. Finally, they responded to me. I told them my issue and they said they would get back with but never did. All I really wanted was a firmware update that is available for my player. When I called, the support person said that there was no firmware update as far as he could tell. My player has firmware version 1.1 and other people have version 1.2. So how can they say that there is no firmware update? How can you pay $2000 for a DVD player and get absolutley ZERO support? The customer support of Onkyo is by far one of the worst I have ever encountered. If you actually get to talk to someone, they act as though you are bugging them. It is just a nightmare. If you expect customer service, don't buy an Onkyo.I would actually rate this product a 4 and the customer service a ZERO.
I think the Garmin 270 is a great value for the money. We used it in France and the only thing that was not perfect was, it took a little bit to find a satelite. But once it was found the directions were perfect, and it was great help. I had read before that there were no instruction booklets, which is not true. It came with about 20 instruction booklets in as many different languages. But the machine is so self-explanatory, that you don't even need instructions.
There's really nothing I can complain about here. The price I paid for this complete light kit was a fraction of what I often see them advertised for. It was delivered quickly and it sets up easily, comes with a long-life CFL bulb and provides nice studio light that helped me take tremendous photos of my models. Moreover, it is so lightweight that it can be moved and repositioned effortlessly. This is a fine complement to other studio lighting that you may have.
Let me preface my review by saying that I am no "audiophile." While I do have electrical engineering knowledge and understand many of the specs that can be compared amongst speaker sets, I cannot discern some of the subtle differences that true audio technicians can. On the other hand, I am also picky about sound quality and am able to immediately notice many aspects of speaker design based on how they affect the sound of a song.With that said, my appraisal of the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system is a 5-star rating. These high-quality speakers are excellently designed, admirably built, and deliver outstanding sound quality whether they are used with music, movies, or video games.First off, the speakers themselves are wonderful. Featuring strong midrange drivers and bright "horn style" tweeters (a Klipsch tradition), they deliver the full range of frequencies contained in a typical audio track. In this regard they surpass competition such as Logitech, which lacks good midrange abilities. The Klipsch speakers are good enough to draw out flaws in lower quality audio tracks, which can be mildly annoying, but is a great testimony to the quality of the drivers and filters.Now, the subwoofer. I demand GOOD bass from my music. I hate deafeningly loud, boomy bass units that obscure the higher frequencies and irritate everyone within a half mile radius. On the other hand, weak bass drivers that rattle and vibrate or distort when the music is turned up are also an abomination. The Klipsch subwoofer, which runs at 50 watts continuously and can peak at 130 watts, is perfect for in-home audio use. While it probably would not be sufficient to overcome road noise in a car (I have a 150 watt subwoofer there), it is more than ample for a home theater system. I absolutely love the sound of the bass from this thing; while it is ported, which generally makes for boomier bass, the Klipsch unit does deliver very tight, clean bass. A former roommate who was arguably much more of an "audiophile" than myself even commented with approving surprise about the great resonance the sub has at low frequencies. Again, this sub might appear to be weak at only 50 watts RMS, but it is MORE than sufficient. If you turn up the volume loud enough to start distorting or rattling the subwoofer, you will be completely deafened by the satellites.Features are where the Klipsch speakers lose a few points from the overall rating...but not very many. Like most computer speakers, they feature a decently lengthy input cord (1/8" [3.5mm] stereo mini-jack), headphone port, and volume adjustment on the primary satellite.In addition, three features stand out as especially nice. First, there is an additional input port (female 1/8" [3.5mm] stereo mini-jack) which means you can play music and video games at the same time, for example.Next, the speakers are connected to the amplifier/subwoofer unit via detachable 2-wire speaker cords, NOT hardwired cords. This means you have a lot of flexibility in the placement of the units; additionally, the included wires are very long. If they aren't long enough, you could also solder an extra length of ordinary speaker wire to the amplifier end because they simply clip into place. The satellite ends have 1/8" jacks on them which plug firmly into the back of the satellites.Lastly, the subwoofer can be fully adjusted via a knob on the primary satellite, meaning you can turn it down or even off without affecting the volume of the music. This is great in apartments and dorms where the bass is OK during the day but must be toned down at night to avoid disturbing people.The one feature of the set that is NOT a plus would be the placement of the power switch. In order to prevent that awful popping noise that occurs when you power up a speaker set remotely (such as by flipping the switch on a power strip), you'll want to use the unit's built-in power switch. Unfortunately, this is located on the back lower part of the amplifier/subwoofer, under the wiring connections and generally in a place where you will have trouble reaching. Usually, the sub gets tucked away under a desk or in a corner, and thus the switch location is rather terrible. Logitech systems, for example, often have a remote or hardwired control pod which includes power and volume controls.Build quality on the speakers is also a plus. The subwoofer is sturdy and rugged MDF, with a quality black coating and a firmly attached rear amplifier panel. The satellites are injection molded plastic, but it is thick and strong, and the bases (which can be removed for optional wall mounting) are coated metal. I have had the speakers for several years now and they have never once acted up on me or required repair.All in all, the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set is a phenomenal, spectacular set of speakers for a relatively cheap, 2.1 style unit that was designed with computer audio in mind. With a few adapters, you can easily use this with your TV, XBox, and many other devices, as I currently do. Again, larger home audio units will provide better and louder sound, but these will also cost a great deal more. I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone who needs a compact setup but demands good quality sound.
I had hoped that I could take these out of the box and start GPSing. Apparently you have to read the manual. Not a good start. So I get out the manual and start reading. I learn how to get a name and an icon for myself and whoever I would like to keep track of. OK. But I still can't keep track of anyone or determine my position in any meaningful way. I tried to use these out on a lake where I was looking at a boat with one and I had one on my boat, but I still couldn't figure out where they were using the gps.The radio is ok. It works. But radios you can get for about 50 bucks at Wal Mart.Really, what I wanted these things for is to keep track of my daughter when we traveled to Disney World or NYC etc. So far they are worthless for that purpose. At least they are not any better than a pair of MUCH less expensive radios.I am not a tech geek or anything but I like to think that I am reasonably intelligent. But after hours of reading the manual and trying to figure it out it was still just too damn confusing.
I can't review this product because even though I specifically ordered the 50 foot cable, they sent me a 25 foot one. The UPC is mislabeled on the back of the box, which is what causes this mix-up. Even after I sent the 25 foot one back and requested the 50 foot one that I ordered, they sent another 25 foot one.
I have this (in blue) - and a lot of the problems mentioned are actually... not problems.a) the HELLO runs and flashes and is annoying, yes, but it's just waiting for you to set the time. Simple as that. Set the time, and it goes off when it's off (although the time is still visible, like a tiny digital watch), and when it's on, the display is whatever color you tell it to be.b) the NO DISK thing seems to happen for me when I'm playing a cd I've burned and it's been played on infinite repeat for several hours (also possibly when the machine is in bright sunlight). This has happened exactly twice in 3 years.c) someone said something about not being able to skip tracks on CDs without using the remote - the disc shaped thingy on the front of the box is what you use to advance or return to tracks. Rotate clockwise to go forward, however many clicks equalling the same number of tracks; counterclockwise to go back likewise.It is amazing how many of these little issues can be resolved by reading the manual or just thinking for a minute. (who would make a boom box that you can't advance a CD track on? Seems unlikely? Probably is! Maybe the problem is you!)It's a great machine - particularly the feature where I can plug in my minidisc (optically or with a headphone jack thing) or mp3 player to play through its speakers. Currently looking for another one, in fact.
I got these speakers about a month ago and I cant complain. I replaced my creative speakers with these and the sound is so much better.
I have a EOS 5D, great camera but it weighs a ton. This strap spreads the weight and is a big help. I would buy it again, no question.
This cable is AMAZING. A_M_A_Z_I_N_G!!I'm bigger than I was before, and last longer than ever because of the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link CableIt has my wife smiling and telling stories about my new prowess!!Thanks Denon! It was worth every penny!!
With the iTrip, Griffin has crafted a beautiful little product in keeping with the aesthetics of the iPod. I thought the iTrip would work well for me at home and in my car, but it did not.This problem has one MAJOR flaw and that has to do with the ability to tune the device to various FM frequencies. The FM frequency that the iTrip uses to broadcast can ONLY be tuned when your iPod is connected to your desktop or laptop. This creates multiple hassles:1) It can be difficult to find the right frequency to use, especially if you car receiver picks up more stations than your home radio, 2) If you are on the road travelling from city-to-city, it is often necessary to change frequency, which you cannot do unless you go back to your computer, 3)if you share your iPod or happen to forget what frequency you tuned your iTrip to, you are left to guess the frequency or to hook it up to a computer.Another major annoyance is the 10 - 15 second blips that the iTrip uses for tunning verification. The little "tracks" will show up when you play songs randomly or shuffle. Griffin recommends that you create seperate playlists that exclude these items, but that doesn't bode well for easy "plug-and-play" use. Why should I have to change the way I arrange my music on my iPod just to make this product work? This is an uneeded and unwelcome hassle.Perhaps, this product could work for home use if you don't have a lot of interference from other devices. In my home, it did not perform well.For my car, I quickly got fed up and just purchased a TransPod instead. The TransPod lets you change frequencies in your car, it has an LCD display so that you can verify the station, and it fits in your car cigarette lighter which also allows it to function as a stand and a charger.I do not recommend that you purchase this product.
...makes for a great subtitle, but it's really an oxymoron, as this book proves. I picked up this book because I distrust the self-help genre, and this sounded like a fun way to have my prejudices confirmed.It's not fun. You feel like you've paid good money to listen to your grouchy old uncle complain for hours on end. He comes off as nasty and self-righteous. An analysis of why people turn to these books would be interesting, this book-length scolding is not.Don't read self-help books, but don't read this one either. It's a good idea, but Tiede simply does not pull it off.
It is possible to get very nice black and white photos with this film. What you have to know is, don't take it to your average 1 hr. processing lab (walmart, walgreens, cvs). You have to take it to a camera center. Most one hour places can run thousands of rolls of color film thru long before they get to yours and this is what causes the strange pink/purple/mauve/sepia color.
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.
Good bang for the buck. Everything that I need. I can use my computer from the couch and view it on the 47 flatscreen.
I have once before gotten a knock off version of one of these from Ebay, and to the honest, you get what you pay for. The canon version of this is really nice and has a solid build quality. It is a little different from the previous ones I have had for my other cameras, (5D, 5D2) in the sense that the batteries are on the side and they slide in together instead of being inserted in the back. It works fine and everything, just a little different.I would buy again
let me start off by saying that it came to my mail box right away so i was very happy on how quickly i recieved it.It is also a great product u can't beat that price it holds a lot of information i had brought this usb to take the load off my pc's hard drive because it was running slow so i saved some music,pictures and files on to the usb and i still have room to spare. I would def recommend this to anyone now the only drawback is the color but hey whatever hope this review has helped.
Hi, I bought these last year in November. I have used them for downhill mtb and I wear them inside my helmet. Sound quality is good and they fit very good inside my helmet. Very comfortable (I use the smallest replacement rubbers). This earbuds have taken a lot of beating, I have fallen off my bike and hit my head with the helmet in the ground a couple of times. One earpiece got off the earbud and I could screw it back and it worked perfectly (but it was my fault because I fell off my bike). They have lasted a little bit under a year under the rough conditions that my earbuds are exposed to ( sweat, falling of my bike, cords get pulled by branches sometimes )The only problem that I have with these earbuds is that one cord is longer that the other one by approximately 5 inches. I don't know if that is normal but I didn't like it. I had to tape the cords so that it would have the same length and now there is a cord that stands out and it doesn't look or feel so nice.Please reply if somebody else had the same problem. And one more thing. When I bought these earbuds they were twelve dollars including shipping (bought from third party seller on amazon). Probably that's why I got one cord longer than the other one.
I am very pleased with this DVD player. I have played several DVDs on it and it has performed perfectly. The picture and sound are great. Can't beat it for the price.
I did a lot of research before purchasing these in-ear headphones, and these seemed to be the best combination of sound, function, and price. I couldn't be happier with my purchase! I bought these primarily as a smaller alternative to my excellent Bose Triport headphones that I wouldn't mind using while running and they haven't disappointed. The sound isolation is very good, as is the bass response. I can sit in my room and not hear the rather loud dehumidifier outside my door, even with my door open. I have also found that I don't need to have the volume up very high in order to hear the music clearly- a plus for me! The only downside I've found so far is that I have to readjust the headphones every few minutes while running, as they tend to get pulled out from the cord flying around and as I start to sweat. Probably the only way to solve this would be to have loops over the ear, but that's not what I was looking for so I can't really complain.
I compared this to a lot of other cameras, believe me, it's value for money. The picturers are amazing. Don't waste time looking at anything else, just buy this one. It don't get any better then the Nikon 4300.
Very Good XD-Picture Card for New 6MB & above camera. The price is very nominal.
The itrip seems like a wonderful way to listen to music in your car, but in fact it makes listening to your music even more frustrating than the old-fashioned radio. If you want a high-quality FM transmitter for your ipod, then purchase the product made by Monster. It's much better, and worth the extra $30.Stay away from the griffin iTrip.
I saw reviews bashing these headphones for having a hissing sound. I have my headphones hooked up directly to my cable box and there is no hiss at all. The stereo sound is great. You hear things that would be otherwise missed without headphones.It runs on two aaa batteries (included) I use these about 3 or 4 nights a week for about an hour each time for the past month n a half and the batteries are still working perfectly. So they don't burn batteries as one would think.Bottom line: although bulky, these headphones produce a quality sound for a cheap price.
Purchased this camera along with a couple more for security reasons. This camera has an excellent picture quality and can be viewed from a remote location, i.e., work, play or other location, as long as you have a computer. I love it and wish I had bought this a long time ago.
You get what you pay for. Cheap headphones, poor sound quality that you cannot tune in just right, so you get lots of hiss and interference. If you are watching a movie or playing a video game, and you pause for too long, the headphones blast your eardrums out with white noise which will make you sweat and grind your teeth with stress. Spend a few bucks more and get something of higher quality. These aren't even worth the plastic they are made with.
I bought the Kensington Digital FM transmitter/car charger based on users' opinions from Apple website. This was a gift to a friend in South America. According to his response the unit was working fine.
Navigon 7100 4.3-Inch Wide screen Portable GPS NavigatorI loved the product ,only problem I can't find funeral homes,sometimes it takes you in a round about way
This Wirless Headphone is a terrific product! The sound quality is superb and the price is right...........
As a cable it is without peer. Flux measurements at the terminus indicate a 5 by 5 Higgs Boson toroidal equivilence at a 570-degree rotation!The parallel interspace coiling does result in a break-in period that measures close to 70,000 hours, but adjusting your frame-decoupling VMDRW box to the negative Kardza-Chu mode can reduce the time significantly.Negatives expressed about this cable in other reviews are the result of failure to appreciate transcendence and purity of being that is rare in the cabling industry.(As a post-script, I have noticed a "muddiness" in piano music between 9500 and 11200 hz.)
I bought this for 10bucks and since I was looking for a case for LX 3 or LX 5 (I have both cameras) - I thought just to give it a try. I am glad I did. It fits the lX5. However the battery that came with it can only be used for the LX3 and not LX5. The case also fits LX3. It is a "top loading" case and there's a button that clip and hold it together. Overall, I would say it will offer some protection against scratches and knocks. But I am not sure if I would to drop this from a height of 3 feet, it might not offer enough protection given the lack of padding inside.I use it mainly in my handbag so that's fine with me. Opening the case and getting the camera out takes some getting used to it. But I would say it's ok but not fast. The battery is a third party brand and so is the case. I did not have high expectation of this item but I like it for its functionality. I would still buy one more at the price. It's really quite a good deal. It is not bulky and it is functional. The battery is a bonus. I would pay 10-15 for it but not more than 30. :)If you are thinking about it - just get it while there's stock. Instead of 10, I have to pay more for the second one :)
Ok, First let me say i did not purchase this item online. I was at the mall and sam goody was going out of business and everything was 50-60% off! This lil beauty cost me 70 bucks and thats with tax! I got my moneys worth in the first week i had it. My son is 2 and completely obsessed with spongebob. There are occasions when we take him out and he acts 2 and all we do is pull this out, pop in the spongebob dvd and hes content and quiet. Even going to the doctors office or a restaurant ( like chilis, etc..) we can take it and its not a noise issue. It can be quiet enough to not bother people. and they would rather hear spongebob with their meal or in a waiting room rather a screaming 2 year old throwing a fit. Besides the fact it keeps our kiddo happy, the VAST accessories that come with it are enough. The a/v cables, the headphones, REMOTE, and car and home charger. WALMART has nothing on this. The cheapest model at walmart is 79.99 and it isnt as nice as this and doesnt have half the accessories.If you have kids or you take alot of road trips, i really reccomend this. It has been more of a necessity to me then a luxury .Hope this helps you guys.
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....
This flash works great with both my Canon XTi and XSi cameras and improves my indoor photos of my grandchildren.
Granted, this isn't a 7200RPM, nor a perpendicular media drive; however, Seagate's Momentus drives generally outperform all drives of the same class.This drive has an 8mb cache, which helps for read ahead, write behind, and keeping frequently accessed data such as directories and inodes in ram for faster access.I used this drive to upgrade my default toshiba 4200rpm drive that came with my laptop. The Momentus seems to queue better, than the Toshiba. I don't get OS hangs during multiple simultaneous I/O operations. The faster spindle speed helps for file transfers to and from my file server, and general operations.Overall, the only drives that compare to the Momentus are the Hitachi Travelstar; however, Hitachi drives use more power and generate more heat. Both of those are things to avoid in a laptop for comfort and battery life. Plus, heat reduces the coercivity of magnetic media. IE, the hotter it runs, the more likely you'll get spurious bit reversals (think 1999 DeskStar class action lawsuit against IBM, whose drives were sold to Hitachi after settlement).Anyway, I'm not the only one. TomsHardware.Com will back me up on performance.As for warranty, it's very rare that I need warranty replacement of a seagate drive unless I've damaged it or overheated it. The few times I've had to contact seagate, replacement has been simple, easy and quick. For some products, they offer cross-ship.Most seagate drives are Manufactured in Singapore; however, they build, test, and make a few small runs in Boulder, CO. Their facilities are well run, clean, and overall instill confidence.
My phones were charging all the time and after 1 call it was dead again. With the new batteries its just like having a new set of phones. These batteries work great!
but I recommend going with a different manufacturer. The base speaker went bad after a few months and no longer works. Whats funny is it went bad overnight when it wasn't even in use. Never had the volume above 50%; used mostly for gaming.Try the Logitech speakers around this price range (good reviews) or spend more and get a good set of speakers.
The price was right; unfortunately, the unit did not work. The VCR would not record. Magnavox's customer service is great; I called the 1-800 number and was treated promptly and courteously. However, the unit is defective and will have to be returned.
Great long lasting batteries which supply power to my digital camera with no problems.BluesDruid
As far as I can tell, it is working just fine; I have not noticed any problems with it so far.
This is the second MX500 that I have purchased. The first is 3 years old, I use it daily and the rubber covering on the part that goes into your ear has rotted. This has not effected sound quality or comfort, just something to note, also the cord has begun to fray at the 2.5mm plug, but that is because I often drop the phone and it yanks the cable at that point although this has not effected sound quality. I purchased a second MX500 as it was the cheapest way of getting the 2.5mm to USB audio converter that I needed so that I could plug the headset into my Mac.Over the three years that I have used this product no one has ever complained about voice quality, so I guess it must be good, and I am always able to hear the person that I am talking to.
Found these inexpensive earphones. On the first use, the right earphone quit after about 15 seconds. Sounded great while they lasted! I'm going to get a replacement and see if they last longer. Call me crazy, but I think just because a thing is cheap, doesn't mean it shouldn't work!
I own one of the S3's and I have to say it is perfect.Excellent pictures. Long batteries life.Light and ideal for my needs.
I did a lot of reasearch before purchasing these earbuds and for the price I am completely satisfied. I recommend these to anyone looking to upgrade to the $100-ish price point.
This is a very useful attachment. Transmition is strong and clear. It is easy to change the FM station one wants to use. The iPod charge is a bonus.
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.
I use camera rechargeable batteries and it last at least a couple weeks and I use it several hours every day. Yes the ad claims it last six months but so does all the others. Compare to the new generation Revolution mouse it loses power just about the same amount of time. To save power you can just turn it off when not in use. It doesn't get fancy like extra buttons or smooth scroll but that means less parts to break. The buttons are customizeable but the required software doesn't work all the time.
1. NO POWER SWITCH. Truly a deal breaker. No way to turn them off without unplugging. If you hear a hum in the room turn the volume all the way down. The hum is still there although it is much harder to hear.2. WASTES POWER. Because of the above flaw these will constantly consume power if they are not unplugged.3. NO TREBLE / BASS ADJUSTMENTS. Would be OK, but as they come they need the treble turned up.4. MEDIOCRE SOUND.And of course the question I would ask if I was the one reading this review. So what's better?In answer to my own question. Shall we make a list :)I do not have a lot of speakers and am by no means an audioaholic, but I do have ears and eyes. I have a set of Klipsch 2.0 speakers that I got for $60. They are twice the speakers these ever dreamed of being.Why did I give them 2 stars? Small size. They are slightly smaller than the Klipsch. Approx. 2" shorter with about the same footprint.I bought these because of the rage reviews, but if I had realized the things listed above it would have saved me a bunch of money.By the way.... both your eyes and ears can be deceived. I just wanted some attention to the review.
need a GPS for Europe besides the USA and this also has Canada. Great deal for the money I paid 150.00 with free shipping. Used it so far in the U.S. works great.
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.
I bought this a while ago (October 2009).It still serves its purpose to this day.It does ad a bit of battery size but for the extra time it is worth it.Also, I was not sure about the compatibility but it worked out fine.Goes in the same place as the original battery.Haven't had a problem with it.
This antenna is optimized for the UHF band which most DTV stations broadcast on. It did work well for me on those on the UHF band (channel 14+), but not at all in those broadcasting on the VHF band, which there are several here in my area of TX. You need to find out which band your local stations are using for their DTV broadcasts...channel 10.1,.2 etc. here, are broadcast on VHF channel 9, which this antenna does not receive well. The decimal channel numbers have nothing to do with the actual broadcast channels...do a Google search to lookup your local channel's actual broadcast band.
I got theB+W 58mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filtera few months ago. I was so pleased with the results that when I got myCanon 17-55mmlens, I opted to go with a B+W again -- and B+W did not disappoint. This K&auml;semann filter works as claimed; it increases color saturation and reduces (and in some cases completely eliminates) reflection.This filter is a marvel of engineering. The build quality is simply top-notch (the filter is Made in Germany).This Filter vs A Non-K&auml;semann Filter------------------------------------I debated between this filter and the other B+W filter, theB+W 77mm Circular Polarizer MRC Filter. According to B+W (Schneider Optics), the K&auml;semann uses the same MRC (Multi-Resistant Coating) technology, but it's one-up on the non-K&auml;semann filter because it uses "high-end" polarizing foils. To quote Schneider Optics:"The \"high-end\" polarizing foils of the K&auml;semann-type filters are neutral in color, they have a higher efficiency than conventional polarizing foils and they are cemented between high-grade plano-parallel optical glass."Another advantage the K&auml;semann filter has over the non-K&auml;semann filter is that it is edge-sealed to protect the polarizing foil from humidity.Since the K&auml;semann filter is only a tad more expensive (as of this writing), the choice between the K&auml;semann and the non-K&auml;semann filter was a no-brainer for me.Tip---A common advice photographers give regarding filters is to pick a filter that fits the largest of your lenses so you can use the same filter for your smaller lenses as well (by usingStep-Up Rings). Since step-up rings allow you to use this filter for your smaller lenses, this could be the only circular polarizer filter you need for *all* of your lenses with varying filter thread sizes (77mm, 72mm, 67mm, 62mm, 58mm, 55mm, 52mm, and 49mm).---If you have a high quality lens, you shouldn't scrimp on the filter because your pictures will be only as good as your lowest-quality lens component allow. This filter may be pricey, but it's well worth the money.
I have had this machine for well over a year now. It works great. I have bought two more for other members of my family. Can't beat the price either.
I do remodeling my bedroom and I'm installing this speakers wire for my home theater 7.1 inside the wall. Before was outside and look ugly. This is why I place wire inside the wall this time. My only mistake was I purchase 100 Ft but it was not enough to complete installation. I placed second order for 100 Ft.
just received this, wish i had bought this from day one... fits snug and protects as designed...Bought this for my 787ci
I've owned these speakers for 3+ years and they still sound fantastic. I am not very nice to my electronics either but these have held up perfectly and sound as good as ever, I still hear compliments on the sound. If these ever finally break, I'm buying the exact same pair again and that's the best compliment I can give an electronic device.
This is an excellent 12v sealed battery for portable depth finder setups. The charger included has auto charging shutoff which is nice.
I must say, these impressed me. I love great sound to match great music. Of my vast headphone and earbud collection, these are among my favorite. The highs are crisp, the mids are full, and the bass is deep and rich. Much better than the Bose I spent $100 on. Pretty comfortable considering the expected intrusiveness of canal earbuds.My only complaint would be the springy chord. It gets pretty annoying unless you run it under your shirt or something.
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.
This headphone didn't seem too good but when I got it, It blew me away! The sound was awsome and was very clear. It also fits very well whether your 10 or 134. One thing is bad is that the cord is a little to short for me. But overall these are great headphones and I highly recommend you getting these.+ clear sound+ stable fit to ears+ sound leakage minimized- wires are a little short
was just what I needed to hook a Roku up to an old TV price was great and it served it's purpose. Looks and felt like a quality cord. Would order again from this company.
Not sure if my item was an isolated case or if its a wider spread problem. I placed the cigarette adapter into my 12v in my car (Chevrolet) and all lights in the vehicle dimmed immediately for a quick second and then brightened back to normal. I tried the 2nd cigarette lighter outlet, same thing. What I did was just burnt out my two 12v fuses. I also tried it on another vehicle (Ford). This one it caused smoke. I wonder if the item was manufactured with backwards polarity; that the wiring was wired backwards with black to red and not black to black.
I am on my computer just about from when I wake up to when I go to sleep. I run my own website and am using my mouse constantly. I've gone through a huge selection of mouses, trying to keep my wrist from killing me, but nothing ever helped - until this mouse.It's AMAZING how much this mouse is better than others out there. It is incredibly comfortable in your hand. Without that darn wire tugging at you when you move the mouse, the stress on your hand is much, much less. You can even use your mouse on a side tray, or on a lap-tray or anything else. You could vary your position daily to keep your wrist in shape.I had heard from some people that cordless mice had slow response time - but I use this for everything from design work to word processing to database development to serious gaming, and it's never let me down.I recommend this to every computer person I know. It's really, really great!
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.
The keyboard is nice! I ordered it on a sunday with standard shipping and got it in the minimum shipping days. I got it on Wednesday. It was awesome shippin and came with a manual and great condition. The feel of the keyboard is very nice, the space bar does take a little to get used to, being split in two. But its awesome and I use it with my psp and it works flawless! if u wanna type on the internet or play games or do anything with ur psp and a keyboard get this just as long as u install a little application in ur psp so it will work first! If u tend on using this for psp, also u need a custom firmware (aka a hacked psp like mine :) ), not a genuine sony firmware. It wont work with those, im pretty sure. Otherwise its awesome and is small and portabel at the same time which is a cool little design
The Escort Passport GT2 is a powerful tool and a fun toy, especially considering it's low price and ease of use. It is useful for analyzing vehicle performance as well as honing your driving skills. It has lot's of display modes to show G forces as well as 0-60 times and more. You just suction cup it to the windshield, plug it into the cig lighter and go.
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.
For the price, you can't beat this system. It does exactly what I needed it to do, which is providing sound when my laptop is on the desk. The speakers are good-looking and let you control the bass boost from the desktop speaker. The including gaming patch cord was nice (although I don't need it) and these speakers also provide a headphone jack. Amazon/[...] beat the price offered by [...] and shipping was prompt. Very glad I made this purchase.
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.
If this thing didn't look so ugly or have that ridiculous looking base that just begs to be broken off, I'd say this is a very good product.No technical problems (I've had it for a month, though) and it's easy to use. Good times.
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.
After trying the Belkin PS/2 and USB 2-port KVMs, I finally tried this one based on the other customer reviews. It does indeed work with my Logitech Elite keyboard and MX700 mouse connected to Windows XP and Fedora Core 3 systems. All extra buttons on the keyboard and mice work as they should under XP using the Logitech drivers. (I have not assigned the extra keys under FC3.) I can't make a judgement on the audio quality, since I do not use it on this switch.This switch even works when one of the systems crashes, something the Belkin switch couldn't do. With the Belkin, whenever one system went down, I had to unplug the switch from the computer just to switch to the other computer.
This product surpasses my expectations. It is very easy to install, I got it set up in under an hour. Now I can move my 22-inch monitor close, farther, higher, lower, pretty much adjust every fine angle and location until one feels comfortable. There are a number of options for anchoring this system to your table, and you can position the anchor to your side, in the front or in the corners, it still retains its functionality. I think this prooduct is a very fine piece of engineering. I was skeptical at first if it would bear the weight of a 22-inch monitor, but my worries have been laid to rest. Somehow, all you have to do is give it a little push or a tug to get it in a position you want. Sensitivity is completely ajustible with the help of the provided hex screws.All in all, I am very satisfied with this system and may plan on buying another one to pair with a second 22-inch monitor.
Worth every penny paid. Once again Sony has produced a very good product at an excellent price. A name you can trust.
You should definitely, if having problems, change your WAN port to be 10Mbps by default rather than 100Mbps. It helped me as well. I understand why D-Link make the port 100Mbps available since that is the standard now and someday all modems will have 100Mbps ports, but for now there are just some modems that can't handle it. Besides your internet connection isn't any faster than 10Mbps, well most people's aren't.For me this router has been working great and I am in love with the low price for such good features. 802.11g wireless, good range, advanced firewall, easy to use, 4 LAN ports, Parental Controls, and some other stuff I can't think of right now. Either way, I like this router and would recommend it to others.
I purchased this camcorder as a gift for my daughter and son-in-law as they were expecting their first baby. They have been using the camcorder for 3 months now and have been loving it. It is easy to use and produces quality images. They couldn't be happier.
You really do get 3,000 copies from a cartridge. For a large busy household or a small business, you can expect about year's use from a cartridge; or perhaps a little more depending on the volume of copies. We use the copier with cardstock, newsprint, drafting film, and various craft papers, besides regular copy paper and have had consistent, even quality.
An audiophile friend introduced this headphone to me in college, and ever since I've always been itching to get this. I finally bit the bullet and got this, and I'm definitely not dissapointed.I'm not very technical so I'll tell you what I like about this headphones. Its the unique sound (compared to other headphones I've used like SkullCandy, Sony). The circumaural nature of the design allows for some sort of air trickery that gives you a crisp and very "open" sound. You just cant get that with normal "enclosed" headphones. The bass goes deep and sounds great!The only thing you might wanna be aware of is, dont use this headphone if you're in the library. Its cause of its design that sound goes out as well (not all of it, but a good chunk). So while you might be listening at a normal volume, people around you might think that you got the volume maxed out and feel sorry for the future loss of your hearing.Oh and its better than the bose headphones!! :)
These are the best sounding headphones that I've ever owned, making up for their being somewhat klunky.
These are the best earbuds for the price excellent sound great bass and highs i would highly recommend these buds.
Really a great tweeter, I added a couple to my vintage Maggie's and they really helped with the high end, good tweeter!
Easy to set up and the sound comes through great. I like the selector switch which you have to push in to move. You really know when you are in the right slot. Plus, for the price you can't beat this.Michael
So I've had my player for almost 5 years now and its still working like a dream. Why wasn't it in stores longer is what I want to know. It is so easy to transport and I always get comments from people about how cool it looks. Simply an awesome DVD player. I want to buy another one so that when mine does die, I will have a standby.
Besides the owners manual, and the few problems you might encouter, the mini is great. Despite what other reviewers have said, I have had my mini for about two years, and the battery still seams perfect(I've never done a full battery life check) As for finding out how to upload, download, and use the mini at first,it's a little more tuff. I STILL LOVE THE MINI.
I have a Nikon D50 with 18-55 kit lens, 80-200mm 2.8f zoom, SB-800 flash, chargers, batteries, hood for the 80-200, and everything fits fine with or without the 80-200 mounted on the D50! I have to say I love the yellow inside color, it makes the bag easy to spot and easy to see what is inside! It is just the right size for the minimum amount of stuff for a quick outing.
Not bad. I needed to replace one that was only single line compatable. this one is 2 line compatable.Does the job.
Tired of confusing reviews that seem to conflict where all of these types of products are concerned? Allow me to simplify the whole thing. On your particular vehicle, where is your antennea located? Do you have a front-mounted antennea, or a rear-mounted one? If your car's radio antennea is in the front, almost any of these types of products will stand you in good stead. Why? These things have a very limited range in which they can effectively transmit. If however, your car is like mine, with a rear-mounted antennea, (mine is embedded in my rear windshield) you need a superior product to do the job. What constitutes a superior product? One that plugs into the docking port of your iPod rather than the headset jack! Monster iCarPlaymeets this requirement! i had previoudly tried the Arkon-250 and it just sucked. The Monster iCarPlay gives me a wonderful sound, and the only time I experience any static is when I am in an area with a lot of bumper-to-bumper traffic, or a large amount of high-vo;tage power lines. Even then the static is tolerable. The only concessionI have made is clipping the iPod to a sun-visor so that the transmitter reaches the antannea in my rear window. Laying the iPod on my front seat is simply not an option. Hope this helps!
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 really like this GPS. I use it mainly for hiking and backpacking and it has taken a lot of abuse. It isn't totally waterproof... just water resistant. I have worn it in the rain and it was fine although water did get into the battery compartment during a particularly bad downpour. Its' very light... One of the lightest GPSes on the market. Its' not overly complex and its' good for backtracking and going off trail. I like that the screen is recessed into the unit because I've bumped it many times into rocks and stuff but because the screen is recessed into the unit, there's only very light scratches on it. My other GPS doesn't have this feature. I really like how the screens are setup as well. You can make custom screens to track your mileage, time and other stuff.That said, I do have a couple complaints. The first complaint is that the battery lasts about 8 or 9 hours. That means I always have to carry extra batteries during backpacking trips that are longer than 2 days. (I keep the GPS on for 4 or 5 hours per day on average.)The battery compartment is also a pain. Its' hard to get the batteries out without using a screwdriver. I use rechargeable batteries and damaged the top of one. So I now put a short strip of ribbon in the battery compartment to make it easier to take the battery out.The reception is not as good as my other GPS... A Magellan eXplorist 300. But it is good enough most of the time for me to get around. The only time, I have lost the GPS signal for a long period of time was in the Grand Canyon, where I frequently lost the signals for miles at a time. But that's probably because of the canyon walls. But for most trips, the reception is fine. Reception is poor inside my home unless I'm near the window. I noticed that the eXplorist always has good reception just about anywhere.This is the GPS I use most of the time. Its' light, simple, cheap and it keeps me on trail.
I've owned Palms simce they 1st came out & been totally happy with each of them. The 1st z22 became difficult to HotSync (the message kept insisting it was unable to connect w/ my computer) and the touchscreen was very unresponsive to the stylus. This was after 6 months. Palm Tech Svc was unable to fix the problem & I figured I had just received a defective one. I bought a new one. Well, guess what - 6 months later, same thing happened. I began asking around & heard that this problem seemed to be coming up a lot on this model. I called Palm to request a credit on it towards the purchase of the E2 & the best they would do is give me $40 off. This might not have been bad except that I had spent $200 for 2 defective Palms within the past year & I was willing to spend more to buy the higher end model & continue to be a customer in spite of my frustration. Not fair dealing in my book.
My third Sennheiser headphones. These are awesome. The best sound of any set of headphones I have ever tried. Really comfortable to wear.
No complaints so far. 5 cartridges for the price of 1 color cartridge. Fast Shipping. I'm sold.
Just couldn't get this to work for me, even after spending an hour with Netgear's technical support. For some reason, even though I was connected to it, I couldn't access the internet (even though I could access the internet if I connected directly to my dsl modem). Luckily I purchased this from Fry's, so I'll be returning it and looking at some other alternative.
I use these on high end computers in an area that has frequent power 'disturbances'. They work well. When the power goes off, they'll power the equipment for long enough to go around and shut them all off gracefully. Smaller VA units are good for drop outs and flickers, but not for that. Batteries so far have been very reliable too. None have needed replacing. Our older units are over a year old, so they should still be good, but we've had problems even in that time with lesser units.Only odd thing with them is turning one off is a little confusing. I still don't remember exactly how, but have to play with it each time.
I was looking for a new PDA to replace my outdated, stuffed-to-the-brim, b&amp;w handheld. When I just happened on Sony's site and saw the PEG-NR70V - Bam! - Love at first sight!The clamshell design is wonderfully different and the hi-res color, 180 degree rotating screen will make you the envy of everyone in the room. Games, pictures and even movies (!) look marvelous on the large crystal-clear display.Those &quot;gee, I wish I had a camera on me&quot; moments will be no more. The built in camera takes decent pics on the fly. You can even edit them with the CliePaint app.The 66mhz Processor makes your apps fly and the more the merrier with the 16mb of internal memory. Considering that the Clie also supports Memory Stick expansion, you'll always have room for that must-have application, or your collection of MP3s. Listen to musuc on the train as you read your synched morning newspaper with the AudioPlayer software and included earphones with remote!If you must have the latest and greatest, then the Clie NR70v is definately for you. I've had no problems with mine and love the stares!
My main problem with Bose speakers in general is that they &quot;color&quot; the sound quite a bit. The whole &quot;Proprietary spaciousness-enhancing circuitry&quot;, in my opinion takes away much of the clarity of the sound. In my opinion, most of the people who wrote reviews here really do not know much about speakers, because Bose have a horrible reputation with audiophiles.I owned and returned these speakers. They are not horrible mind you, but you could do MUCH better for less money. If anyone is thinking about buying these, do yourself a favor and try the Cambridge SoundWorks &quot;SoundWorks&quot; 3 piece system first. They absolutely blow the Bose speakers away and retail for $69.
I have the Garmin Nuvi 255W and it fits the GPS. The quality is the same as the one that came with the unit. It's nice to now have a holder in both cars. And you can't beat the price!
This case with its included fan sounds like a heavy duty vacuum cleaner or a jet taking off. The DVD covers are cute but not very functional. Sorry I bought it.
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.
This USB drive holds 4 GB. Works well, no issues yet.It is thin enough that it will not block additional USB ports in tight configurations. This is particularly useful on computers that have a number of USB drives plugged into them at a time.There is no place to put the cap - it does not reattach to the back while flash-drive is in use. Not quite sure where OCZ was going with this. Other than that, it is trendy looking and works rather well.There are no special features to set it apart from other USB drives. If you like its style, its the one for you.
I know that some reviewers had problems but here in Denver, CO it has worked perfectly at all times. I would recommend it. I bought it for 49.99 and it's a great deal to have the charger capabilities also.
Very uncomfortable, ESPECIALLY if you have smaller ears, or are unused to bare plastic earphones. Admittedly, I have been spoiled by headphones and padded/suction earphones, but these things are nearly unbearable to wear- no padding, and the bend in the shape makes the plastic constantly rub against your ear if you move at all.And if you're thinking of doing any exercise at all with these, think again. They consistently fall off your head, and even small jumps can dislodge the earpieces.For as cheap as they are they're quite sturdy (some same priced earphones will completely fall apart within a week of use). I've had them for more than two months, and they are still quite functional. Then again, I haven't put them through any rough treatment.The redeeming quality is the sound. The quality is indeed quite good, and though you wouldn't guess to look at them, the bass comes off quite nicely.Overall, only buy it if you have iron ears, and don't plan on using these on the move.
The camera is excellent and it takes really good pictures. The wait time for in between snap shots is really fast. The pictures are very true to color and it's beautiful for a compact camera. The red eye is the only weakness with this camera that should be fixed!
This case has saved my laptop on several occasions from getting banged up when otherwise I would have surely gotten bad scratches or dings. You have to pop the bottom portion off in order to change the battery if you have a spare, but after the first few times of doing this it comes off pretty easily. You can slip printed designs or the like between the laptop cover and the case if you want to personalize it and easily change it out, or you can skin the cover without applying stickers directly to your machine. I have been very satisfied with this product. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it does take a minute to get the bottom cover off to change the battery, I wish it came off a little easier. I usually do it on a plane and it can be a little cumbersome.
It's a nice little camera. just a little hard to remember all the controls, compared to some,
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.
Unlike the original imaging film, we had nothing but trouble with this roll - it doesn't seem to be made to the same specifications and bunches up on every other fax/copy.
Pretty good small bag. Although a little tight for the camera body since it is positioned near the top where the pack is curved, there is plenty of padding and a tight fit does not cause any harm to the camera. The pads wear a little and the fit gets better over time, so this is not really a big deal, but it did make me worry initially. The padded velcro dividers in the bag can be positioned just about anywhere to make any combination of compartments. The bag also has a ton of extra pockets and compartments that were able to handle all my storage media, cables, batteries, etc. I have room for the camera, two other lenses, and the lens hoods on the inside. I am still trying to figure out if I can include my compact conventional film camera in the bag somewhere. Another great thing about the design of the pack is that the bag readily accepts other velcro attached accessories for water bottles, film, or other gear. I may see if my other camera will fit that way. There are two issues that might be a problem. 1 for the pros is that the bag is too small to handle larger lenses and professional gear. 2 for the beginner is that it is 1/2 the size of a regular backpack and not as convenient as a plain 35mm camera case if you are just headed out to the family picnic. One general gripe is that the straps will defninitely be a pain for those that prefer to carry it as a tote rather than wear it. They are not detachable. If they were, this would be nearly perfect for my needs. That said, I'm pretty happy with it and I won't be looking for any other cases.
Misleading ad. Rude response from "smith" Amazon is the only reason I did business with "smith" When I complained about quality to "smith" I received numerous nasty emails. Amazon and 'smith' will not have me as a customer.
It turned out I had selected the wrong item. The seller was very responsive and helpful - granted an immediate refund incl shipping.
This pair was OK for comfort and sound quality. But it's marketed as an active noise-cancellation product, and as such it fails miserably. I am familiar with this type of product, and I know what performance expectation can be considered reasonable. I cannot recommend this, because if you DO NOT need a noise-cancellation feature, there are products that are more comfortable to wear and don't have a battery box. If you DO want this feature, you won't get it with this item.
On the positive side, the print quality is very good.There are a number of negatives, however: (1) The fax shares a phone line with my answering machine and is supposed to distinguish between a fax and a phone call. This works only about 75% of the time (i.e., I doesn't receive about 25% of the faxes which are sent). (2) The software hook-up to the computer is not seemless. I have it conected to a very good computer (Dell pentium, 128 mb ram) and I still get an error message that the printer is not hooked-up when I turn on the computer; I need to repeatedly hit retry to get the printer hooked-up everytime I turn on the computer. (3) Everytime it prints a page, multiple pieces of paper run through the machine (i.e., it does not feed 1 sheet at a time.) (4) There is no toll free number for customer support. I have spent a lot of money calling customer support and they have not been able to solve any of the aforementioned problems.In summary, I do not recommend this machine.
Superior coated glass and slim brass ring make this filter a top contender on my ultra wide lens.
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.
Purchase ONLY a Nikon battery for your Nikon camera. I bought a third party battery and it did not operate. I have heard others say the same thing. Learn from our mistakes.
Replaced a Linksys BEFW11S4 802.11b with NETGEAR WGT264 108Mbsin a concrete and steel building that I literally had very little coverage in. Easy setup of NETGEAR 108, less than 15 minutes with 4 computers and 2 network printers in series with NETGEAR FS605 5 port router. I am set to 108 only with WG511T cards in laptops and have 5 times the coverage I had with Linksys. I am on a state highway with a Dunkin Donuts on the other side of the highway and I can sit there and listen to streaming music from Itunes website, I estimate 60 yards, wow.Works like it should, drops to 96, than 54, than 32 I haven't dropped below 16Mbps. Has been on line now 3 days and hasn'tdropped out.If it makes a difference I set it not to broadcast the SSID. This is at work, I am going to replace the Linksys at my house this weekend with a WGT264 my son has been complaining for a year that he loses connection with the Linksys I put at the wrong end of the house and didn't want to wire thewhole house again.Definitely SUPER G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought the 30GB ipod for my son. It's sleek and I felt it was a great buy. I saved over 70.00 buying this ipod online then what I would have paid with Walmart and other competitors. The ipod works wonderfully and so far we have had no problems with this product. I would strongly recomment this product. I would sugguest buying a ipod case because the face and ipod shell can become scratched easily and once you have a scratch its there and lets face it if you are going to put alot of money into something you want it to be protected as much as possible. Note: I also bought my son's ipod case from amazon also and it works wonderful and friend of his wants one just like it.
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.
I just got my headphones today, and although I've only had them for a short time, I must say that I'm impressed. Everything other reviewers have said about the product is true.The audio quality is top-notch on all ends of the spectrum. Highs, mids, and lows are all nicely balanced, and the richness of sound is indescribable. Everything comes through clearly without any noise, and an entirely new dimension of music is opened.The construction of the headphones themselves is also great: the cabling is thick and more than long enough (6'), while the headband is firm and well-built. The connection is a standard mini-plug with an included 1/4' adapter, which is a nice touch. the earpads themselves are also comfortable, though they sit directly on your ears, which requires a slight bit of getting used to, if you're acustomed to cup headphones.My only complaint about these headphones is the box! It's an ugly gray color, but it provides adequate protection for the headphones. I guess it's a good thing though -- the company doesn't waste resources on decoration, choosing instead to focus on audio quality. Speaking of decoration, some other people have complained about the "retro" look of the headphones. I personally like the look, and the finish is a nice matte black.Overall I don't see any reason why not to buy these headphones. They're only $69, and the audio quality far surpasses many higher end headphones. If you're looking for a cheap, long-lasting, and great-sounding pair of cans, get these!
I bought this battery for my favorite homephone. it is working great thanks for selling it here. i was looking for this battery everywhere. i didnt find panasonic . i had to buy another phone i thought i will never find it. And i got it so so fast. I could'nt believe it. thanks for a great job.
When I purchased this product, it was mainly for two reasons: The price combined with the digital tuning feature. I liked that it had the search feature and the preset stations, as opposed to the other cheap armband radios which merely had manual tuning. Well, the digital tuning is great, although somewhat awkward; I frequently find myself hitting the wrong buttons as I jog/work out due to the tiny buttons. And whoever put the tiny &quot;set station&quot; button next to the other preset station buttons deserves to be smacked around, I find myself accidentally hitting the &quot;set station&quot; button, then screwing up my other presets. I live in Chicago, so there are dozens of radio stations, but I find the reception with the Koss PP257 is slightly below average. I pick up the mega-stations easily, but some of the less powerful (yet still local) stations fade in and out as I jog along. And if you're inside, forget about getting any stations unless your gym/club has good reception (It hasn't worked at several of the Bally Total Fitness gyms in Chicago). I recommend asking people who wear armbands in your gym what kind of reception they're getting first. My summary, I recommend for outdoor fitness if you're looking for an affordable armband radio. Do more research for indoor gyms or you're throwing your money away.
I've been waiting for 3 weeks to get this item and EVERY WEEK it gets delayedby another week. I'm going elswhere for it. And you can count me as a lost Amazon customer FOREVER>
The Griffin iFM is the ideal FM tuner for Ipods, especially the black colored ones. It has good FM reception and good sound quality, the built-in 6 presets and 3 bands (Japan, USA, Europe) are very useful for international travelers. It is almost perfect if not for the 2 small gripes, the small equalizer button is very hard to push and the earphone plug dongle gets easily tangled with the other wire, which should be built-in in the first place. Other than those, the iFM is a good tuner and has the bonus feature as a wired remote controller.
This battery didn't work in my laptop, even though the Inspiron 600m is one of the listed computers for this battery. I guess I just got a defective one. The good news is, Amazon's return procedure is very easy to do and hassle-free.
This antenna works great for local digital channels. I'm only abour 10 miles from the towers, so the reception is fantastic - even with it mounted IN the attic! Mounting it outdoors should also get great reception at further distances, but for anything over 20 miles, I'd probably get their larger antenna (same type). The best thing was there was virtually no assembly required with this antenna. It took me less than 10 minutes total to remove my old antenna and install this one. I'm extremely satisfied with this product!
The camera is excellent. I have retail stores 50 miles from me and I can watch my employees while I control the movement of the camera from my PC at home. There is no DVR necessary as the software is in the camera. It will move almost 360 degrees. However, be careful about which vendor you use. I have purchased 6 of these and the last two were older models although the model numbers were the same.
It works like a pro easy to use no instalation needed I got the 8GB one I put all my music files in it and pic's and it still have 5GB free THANKS! again
This was an excellent deal. I will warn those attempting to install new decks themselves to research the issues associated with self installs on 03 Malibus as you can cause almost irreparable damage to the operation of your vehicle. Luckily I was able to install without issue, but a mechanic buddy of mine told me about the issues afterward and I discovered that I was very lucky indeed. There is an issue where doing the install can cause a theft security feature to engage in which the car dies randomly (Sometimes in the middle of driving!). Proceed at your own risk.
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.
I own an IPOD touch and was looking for some headphones to emphasize the music experience. I owned Bose Triport (over the ears) and Sony EX71s and both are fairly muddled compared to the UE. Although the Bose aren't that bad. I tried Bose's in ears plugs and found that they had good bass, but the highs felt cut off (plus they kept falling out).So I bought some Eytonomic 6is. After trying it for 1 day,...I knew they sucked, they were tin like and much much worse than the Apple earbuds. They had a tiny sound and only came with 1 size of silicon tips (sorry no extras included to size it right for the sound). Maybe they sound better with more silicon tips (which u pay extra for as an "accessory). The cord was also really cheap, like a cheap pair of radioshack plugs. I would just avoid them, I ended up returning them (rated them 1 star).Next, I debated between the Shure E4C and the Ultimate Ears Superfi5pro. I decided on the Superfi5 pro since people mentioned that they had 2 drivers. One for highs/mids and one for lows. After 1 week of use...they are GREAT! Clear highs and substantive bass. I'm sure Shuree4C makes a good product, but you really get the clear crisp seperation of lows, mids, and highs with these UE. One interesting this is the position of the soundstage. Unlike floor speakers that project he sound stage in front of you, these seem to place the singers voice right in your head between your ears(forward feeling). It is interesting, and very involving.At First they take some getting used to (it is like sticking in earplugs into your ears. But they are comfortable over time. I found the large silicon tip the most comfortable and of course they supplied 5 different fit silicon flanges ...nice. Overall, they are worth it.Are over the ear headphones better...maybe. Over the ears provide more comfort and breadth, but are heavy and not as easy to tote. For the size, these rock.
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.
This was the best and easiest router to install. I tried with another for a week and couldn't get it to work. I would strongly recommend!
If you are looking for an amazing TV with excellent picture quality, then look no further then this TV. It is everything I expected and more. The TV was in excellent condition upon arrival. I've had this TV for two months now, with no problems. My dad bought the LG 47 inch. Comparing the two I'll say the Samsung has a better picture quality hands down. IF you are undecided than don't be. This is the TV to get. Also I must say my experience with Amazon have been straight forward. I ordered the TV, I got a confirmation email with date of delivery, and the next thing I knew I had a man knocking on my door with a TV on his truck. That simple!
I purchased a PLV-Z5 in January, 2007, and it has been heavily used daily until May, 2012, when I obtained a Panasonic PT AE4000U. I can't say enough good things about this projector and Sanyo US in-warrany service.I've owned and used 6 projectors from various manufacturers with both high quality and very low quality sources. This unit does a superior job, especially when used with analog video input. I disagree with reviews which state otherwise. My unit was on up to 10-12 hrs/day, with regularly cleaned filters in a smoke-free environment, plugged into an isolated AC line autoformer/conditioner. The only complaint I had was that the LCD panels and plastics in the light path caused a pronounced yellow image after about 9100 hours use. I sent the unit back to Sanyo in December, 2009, and they restored the unit to better than new condition by replacing all the LCD panels (and maybe some other parts). They handled everything within 72 hours on Sanyo's dollar, and I was always able to reach and talk to the technical people assigned to my unit. I now have over 15000 hrs on the projector and still use it to watch TV (on a Carada Brilliant White 16x9 96 in screen). It is mounted directly below the Panasonic, and sometimes I forget which one I'm watching, even with a dim lamp. Of course, the Panny is a newer 1080p unit with much better color, but the Sanyo is still very watchable and has proved to be a great value. I just wish that the lamps weren't so expensive, as I am considering my 5th or 6th replacement versus (finally) selling the Sanyo, and because the replacements don't seem to last as long as they once did. If you can find a good pre-owned unit with low total hours of use, it still is a great buy.
I purchased 4 of these 25-foot SVGA monitor cables for a dentist's office, and they've worked flawlessly, with no visible drop of signal. The images on screen are rock steady without a trace of flickering, rolling, or pixillation.Highly recommended.
If you get these headphones like my wife did for $25, they are so well worth it I'd buy two easily.These are open style headphones that are designed for watching movies or music (via a switch), the cord is a decent thickness (about half the thickness of V6s/7506s).I wouldn't compare these to the V6 or 7506s for several reasons.These are not closed style, and they won't cancel out too much noise, however if you have the volume at a decent level that won't be an issue.First thing I noticed about these headphones is that I was surprised how well they actually sounded, they will sound different from 7506/V6s, as they focus more on middle frequencies and with some decent bass. The headset design is plastic and rubber components with the driver being angled. They aren't as comfortable as V6/7506 but again for the price you still can't go wrong.I will be honest, I rather use these XD200s over Dre Beats any day, both the XD200 and Beats distorted at higher volumes, however the over extended bass of the Beats made it more unbearable.If you have an iPhone with an Otterbox, the plug won't fit, which can be a problem for those who are looking for a pair of headphones for their iOS device and case.If you are spending $25-40 tops, you will want to get these.Another thing, if you are listening to MP3/iTunes Plus, you will probably be fine with these.....getting V6s will leave you noticing the lossy conversion.
This cable is excellent. The construction is good and the connector as well as the lenses are high quality. I bought another brand cable of the same type but is was dissapointed. I highly recommend this product.
Very impressive performance for the price! They do better than expected in lowlight conditions, the lenses don't fog (yet!) and the carrying case is anadded extra. I might buy another pair for my sons.
The lock works well. The item arrived on time. I had a good experience with the purchase. I would buy additional items from this merchant again.
Received one of these a few months ago and only one of the three inputs worked, so I am still stuck with having to switch the cable back and forth from the DVR to the PS3. Talk about a pain!
I bought the body with USM 28-105 lens four months ago and I loved it so much. You can use many functions to take beautiful pictures. On some point, it's better than the Canon EOS 50. But I must remind you: the 28-90 lens is not good and professional. So my suggestion is: just buy the body. A good lens is very important.
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 bought these a year ago, and wanted to give them some long term use before I wrote a review.Everything others have written about the high quality sound is right on. I have noticed bits in songs that I couldn't hear before I got these. The sound is just fantastic, everything comes through nice and clear. I use these headphones for 2 things: playing games and listening to music on my computer, and listening to my portable cd player, and they work very well for both. One thing that I've noticed is that I can actually tell the difference between sound quality on winamp vs my cd player, and I didn't really notice it that much with my old 'phones.A few other things:Comfort: The headphones are a little snug when you first get them. A tiny bit tight even, I thought. But once I got used to them (about a week or so, I think), I had no problem at all wearing them for extended periods - 6+ hours at a stretch. They are not the least bit uncomfortable to me. The padding on the ear cups and headband is very soft and comfortable. I do have a hearing aid, and I was a little concerned when I saw the padding on the ear cups. The space your ear fits into looks a bit small. But I've had no problems there, they fit great and don't interfere with my hearing aid in any way.Durability: I've had absolutely no problems with the plastic band cracking as a few others have reported. Granted, I try not to abuse them, but I do put them in a bag and take them to work, so they get bumped about a little bit. And after a year, they still look and sound like new.Burning in: I noticed that they started to sound a lot better after they were "burned in" for a couple days. I've no idea what the principle behind this is, but there you go. They sounded ok when I first got them, but after about a week I started getting this amazingly clear and crisp sound from them. So burning them in definitely helps.Noise blocking: I've listened to these at work where there's a huge amount of noise from the machinery, and I can still hear the music really well. They don't completely block out all sound, but I have no trouble hearing the music standing next to loud machinery (so loud that we're normally required to wear ear plugs).One minor little quibble: I wish there was a volume control on the cord like I had on the last pair of headphones I owned. Then again, that was the first thing that went bad on the last pair so maybe those cord volume controls are susceptible to problems or something.Summary: I listen to a wide variety of music: folk, pop, metal,classical, etc, and everything I've listened to sounds really nice. These Sennheiser headphones are a great high quality product, especially for the price and I'd recommend them to anyone. I paid $80 for mine (new) on some online auction site, and you just can't get better sound for under $100. Even if they were $200, they'd still be worth it in my opinion.
These folks are 5 star sellers. Would hope to do business with them again
I normally prefer two cartridge printers, but the Lexmark all in one that this fits in makes great use of the single cartridge. Perfect prints every time. And the best part is, the printers these cartridges go to are self calibrating! Go for the printer, love the cartridge!
The speakers only worked when plugged in--not when using batteries--which is kind of important when looking for a portable speaker. When it is plugged in, the sound is very quiet. If you buy it, get it from a brick and mortar store. Amazon returns are not worth the aggravation over a $10 item.
You can definitely not go wrong with these. They look good: no flashy lights, simple knobs, simple design. They fill my room with plenty of noise. I could probably use them with my television set, and they would still be loud enough on full volume. I expected distortion at higher volumes, but the sound remained clear.I am extremely satisfied.
The product was delivered quickly and unharmed; the product itself was in perfect condition. The bag is extremely durable and very large, and I have complete confidence carrying my mac with it.
I'm pleasantly surprised by these earbuds. They come with three different silicone buds so you can find a proper fit. You do need to push them slightly into the ear canal so they are seated properly. When you do, they act to dampen the sound from the environment, much like a ear plug. Consequently you can listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, etc., at a much lower volume. However I really wish there was a "pause" or a "mute" button on the earbud line. When people start talking to you, it's hard to hear them so you will need to stop what you're listening to, and/or "unplug" the ear buds from your ears.
only bad thing i can say about them is the chord isn't long enough.other then that good sound all around and lasted a while.. sadly my right channel is now slowly going out.oh well..
After going through several ball mice and a few optical mice,all made by the biggies MS and Logitech.I found the perfect gaming mouse in the MX 500. The curseris true to my hand movement, and the buttons program easily.Binding the buttons to game interactive tasks like jump,fire, crouch and the sort is very straight forward. This mouse gets my vote for any gamer on your Christmas list.Not to be reserved for fun and games, it is comfortable and accurate for all users.
I have purchased many HDMI cables over the years. So far I can not see any difference in data transfer comparred to my $50 cables. I would buy again. Seller shipped immediately.
I really like Verbatim DVD-R's. I like TDK as well. I've tried many brands and this one always seems to work without fail. I would and will buy over and over and over again, but only when the price is right. I will NOT pay more than $22/100 count. We are going into that season again after black friday so i hope to buy a years worth then, when they are only $18/100 pack.
I bought these primarily to use on my commute. I had read they were great at insulating outside noise. I ride a very noisy public transit train in the SF Bay Area and these earbuds really don't block out enough sound. The train wheels just scream on the tracks in some sectinos. These are comfortable and the sound quality of the music is good but if you are looking for something to insulate outside noise, these won't really do it.
First of all any btty that last's 8hrs on a charge is great. Reception is not the best but for a jobsite radio its fine. To compare it to Milwaukee is not fair as thiers isnt even a charger. Sound is by far the best of all three.
I bought this Canon metal neck strap for my new Canon S-95 in late February 2011. Works wonderfully, just the right length to slip the camera in my shirt or photographer's vest pocket leaving my hands free. Took it on a 3-week trip to Argentina in March and was very pleased. Buenos Aires is full of pick pockets so this allowed me to keep the camera out of sight except when using it without dropping it, something I do too often. In comparison I find a wrist strap useless.However, in June, part of the clear cover began to peel off at one point. Now a second area has begun to peel. It still works, but I'm disappointed that something with Canon's name on it beginning to come apart so soon.
I was concerned about signal degradation due to the length of the cord. I have it connected to a PS3 and LCD HDTV. The cable works absolutely great, there is no signal degradation. Much more inexpensive than other brands, it comes highly recommended by me.
Pros:1. Very easy to setup (my first time setting up a wireless router). In fact I think it pretty much worked after plugging it in. Logging in to the settings allows you to set up secure mode, if desired. You can designate MAC addresses for specific wireless devices which are allowed to connect, and block all others.2. The print server works easily. As with any printer, you need to install the print driver on each machine you want to print from. That's it.3. The range is good enough for my 1600 sq feet on one floor.Neutral points: Does not support some advanced print functions. Does not support scanner function on multi-function devices. (AFAIK, no print server does this.)Problems: I am not sure whether these are problems with Comcast Cable service or the router....1. IP addresses sometimes expire (often overnight). When this happens the connection to the DHCP server also fails. I have to reboot in order to get a new address. Rather annoying. This can be solved by setting the IP address manually on the wireless connection, but that has to be changed whenever you want to use the wireless on your notebook on another wireless network.2. Lately it has been "dying". My wireless devices cannot even see the network even though the wireless router is on. After I unplug it for a little while it works again. (I was here looking to see if others had that problem)Overall: I have really been happy with this router. Good wireless signal and printer server for a very low price when it goes on sale. I just hope I can get this signal problem solved.
I use this in my Canon Powershot SD550 and it works nicely. Never had any problems with it.
I have been using pressure cookers for many years. Instead of replacing the worn out gasket--again--on my thirty-year-old Mirro 6 qt. heavy aluminum pressure cooker I decided to buy a new one. I chose this Presto and it's great. Much lighter and easier to handle. And it's easy to clean up and restore it to its original shine! It seems the cooking times are faster than my old one, too!!!
The memory stick was exactly what was described, it arrived on time and was half the price of other dealers in town. Excellent price and delivery.
built quality is really good and never had a problem of realiability with the data.
This is a follow up review to my October, 2011 purchase of three cartridges. One arrived leaking and it was promptly replaced. I have just finished using up the last one. All three exhibited an annoying problem. They do not remain "ready to print" while in the printer. The page would be missing the first few lines, then start to get ink, and finally have full coverage for the bottom portion of the page. I learned that I'd have to remove the cartridge and swipe the printing surface with paper or similar until I got a full blob of ink and reinstall it then hit "print" to get ink to flow. I can't tell you how many ruined pages I have had. I usually have a gap of time between print jobs. I'd have to "prime" the cartridge each time. This is not worth it to me. I'm going back to the name brand cartridge.
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.
For most applications, the copper over AL is fine in the right gage. This wire is no different.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.
I've been very pleased with this sleek looking inexpensive little printer. It has proven to be ideal for my small business application - easy to set up, fast, easy to operate. I'm still using the supplied ink cartridges after 2 months and don't expect to have to replace them for at least several more months. So, in addition to its impressive looks and operation, I expect it will prove to be very economical as well. In comparison to my much beloved previous Canon printer, I also appreciate that this one only requires 2 (vs. 6) cartridges. The print quality has also been outstanding. Definitely deserves 5 stars! After a disappointing hiatus of a few years, HP definitely has its "game on" these days! So, I will once again lean toward it for other products, as I had done when I first started my business about 10 years ago.
Depending on what camera and lens you use this on has a lot to do with how well it works. I have a Fujifilm s200exr advanced point and shoot that has a 14x zoom. Since it's a fixed lens camera the only choices I had were the 1, 2 or 3x filters or the Raynox. I chose the 250 over the 150 because I wanted the most magnafication possible. Like everyone else has pointed out this lens has a very shallow DOF but even so I have been able to get some real nice shots hand holding the camera. After seeing how well the lens works I am considering picking up the 150 to add to my bag of tricks. I have also used this on my Canon Xsi dslr (55-250mm lens) with good results. It's nice to have one lens that works on multiple cameras. Next I will try it on my 35mm slr's, I don't see why it won't work there as well. In my opinion for the money you can not go wrong with this lens. The spring loaded mounting system works on multiple size lens without step up or step down rings and hold securely.
I have used this cord a lot in the past year and it has held up well. Instead of using a switch as I probably should be, I have been just moving this cable between my receiver, bluray disk player and notebook as needed. No signs of wear and tear or reduced thruput yet.
My wife and I just bought one of these for my parents, who live in Chicago (we are in California). When our twin boys were born earlier this month, we started sending daily pictures of the boys to my parents' frame. They love it! My folks aren't very technologically-saavy, so the fact that they can just wake up and look at new photographs is fantastic. My father hasn't been able to visit yet, so his entire experience of his grandsons has been through his CEIVA.I've read some of the reviews here, and I have to disagree with some of them. I have always found CEIVA's Customer Care team extremely helpful. Granted, you might have a significant hold time if you decide to call in the day after Christmas =-), but then again, all of their on-hold messages tell you this, and recommend that you contact them via email. I've usually gotten an email response from them within their stated turnaround times of 48 to 72 hours. Keep in mind that online review sites like this one are typically where disgruntled customers go to vent their steam, so the fact that CEIVA's reviews are still overwhelmingly positive really testify to the strength of their product and their support staff. I mean, look at some of the idiotic comments some of the other posters have made-- &quot;Gee, it doesn't work in Canada and I bought one without looking that up first. Man, am I pissed!&quot; Some people will never be satisfied.How many other companies:* offer an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee?* base their entire business on helping families stay connected?* offer extended support hours during the holidays?* respond to email within 2 to 3 days, including weekends?If I sound like a cheerleader, it's because we have had such a fantastic experience of this product. The 30-day return policy makes it a completely no-risk purchase, and once you try it out for a day, you will never want to take it back.Before purchasing the CEIVA frame, I checked out some of the other models out there. CEIVA is the only digital photo frame that allows you to share pictures over the 'Net. The next most-popular model is the Pacific Digital photo frame. I tried contacting their Customer Care team to see what their response time was. Not only was their &quot;Chat with an Operator Now&quot; link pointing to a dead web page, but when I called their support number, I was only able to leave a voice mail. I got a call back later that day (about 8 hours later, in fact), and spoke with a young man who seemed to know nothing at all about their products. (Here is the link to that other company, by the way: http://www.pacificdigitalcorp.com/index.htm) It's a joke... talk about a lack of Customer Service!If you want to check out the CEIVA, it's easy-- try one under the 30-day return policy and see if you like it. And shoot their Customer Care team an email and see how long it takes them to get back to you. My mom and dad love waking up each day to look at new pictures of their grandchildren, and I couldn't be happier with my choice of Christmas gift.
The Sony Camcorder has been great; I love the size and the easy use. One major problem I've had is getting it to connect to my Apple iBook. I love using iMovie, but can't get the computer to find the camera when I connect it. I've read other sites saying that they aren't compatible. [after I bought the camera!] But it's still a great camera.
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.
It is a very innovative product but their customer/technical support sucks...I bought this product couple of months ago. I left multiple messages and emails to technical support and they turned deaf. I highly recommend buying a different product that this MOGO product.
Garmin Nuvi 270 works for us.Garmins have worked well for us before, so when buying our own GPS, we bought a Garmin. It works just like the others so we're happy with it.We like the size and shape. We bought a regular screen, not a wide screen. No regrets. Why would I want a wider screen? The 270 is thin, not bulbous like some other Garmins I've used. Thin is good if you plan to pack this in your suitcase, right?Maps: I chose the 270 over other units in the 200 series because it has a lot of maps, including Canada, Mexico, and Western Europe, in addition to USA. (see the Garmin website yourself to be sure what maps are included with the unit that you choose) When we go to Montreal, just a few hours from our home, we don't want our GPS to run out of maps at the border. We'd rather be in a restaurant ordering dinner in French than lost, trying to get directions in French. We've only used the maps near home. They have been great. We're looking forward to testing the maps in exotic places. (Addendum: a commenter checked the web site and states that Mexico is not included in the map set. Dios Mio! We'll get lost in Mexico.)Reception: occasionally displays "acquiring satellites". But this has never inhibited my navigation. I have suction cup mounted pretty far forward on the inside windshield of my Prius. I have never used it hand held. I think that GPS signals are effected by rain, a heavy canopy of trees, and asphalt jungles, but reception has been just fine for me. (Addendum: I tried to use this as a hand held in a pine forest. Forget it. No useful signal at all.)Display: I think it's a great LCD display but my father-in-law says that it does not work for him. He has some visual impairments -- not as young as he used to be. If you have such issues then try someone else's GPS before you buy. If any LCD screen works for you then this one will too.Speak, Garmin, Speak! The unit gives spoken directions, turn by turn. I usually mute these, but if you are worried that you'll miss your exit then turn-on the sound. You can relax and drive and the unit will tell you when you're nearing your exit. The 270 doesn't say street names, and that's fine with me. I chose not to pay a lot more for spoken street names. No regrets. I can read the street name in the display.Having a GPS unit promotes tranquility in our family. We used a borrowed Garmin during our Florida vacation last year. I did the driving. Garmin did the navigating. The others helped to navigate when needed, but we spent little time worrying about directions and more time enjoying vacation and enjoying each other's company. There was no "Honey, just stop for direction, will ya?"Wish list? Just one thing. This unit does have a mini USB connector for the power connection. I was hoping that the GPS would accept power from all of my USB power cords like the one that powers my cell phone. Nope. And I was hoping that the Garmin power adapter that came with the GPS would recharge other mini USB devices. Can't depend on that either. The plugs fit, but things don't always power up. USB power adapters are not all interchangeable. I wish that the Universal Serial Bus were just a bit more UNIVERSAL! Other than that, the unit does everything that I want. My wife likes it too. She's a genius, but no computer nerd. (That's why I have to write the review).HAPPY NAVIGATING!Addendum: Even though the power adapter is shaped like a mini usb, you cannot use it to charge most cell phones. And cell phone adapters will not power the GPS. I think that Garmin designed it this way for a reason (see below), but they really ought to add a work-around that permits you to use a standard usb power supply for this device. Because, hello, you use a GPS for traveling, and when you travel you don't want to carry multiple chargers.Why did they design it this way? I'm guessing that Garmin wired this charger so that the GPS can tell it is connected to the car charger and go in to navigate mode. When it is connected to any computer (or anything else) using a standard usb interface it goes in to "mass storage mode" and tries to talk with a computer over the usb cable. They should just add an icon to the touch screen that lets you bypass the mass storage mode and navigate using a standard usb charger. Fix this, Garmin, please, So that I can continue to buy and recommend your devices!
I used this set of RAM in my 6yrs old Dell Inspiron 6400. Easy to install. Worked smooth. My old laptop running like far better than earlier. Also additionally it fixed an old problem of wifi crash. I am very much happy with this product.
If you're a nature photographer like myself, you need a really good polarizer. It helps with the sky, with the water, etc and the it allows you to push your photos that much closer to where you wish them to be. I've used plenty of different makes over the years and this is my favorite and for good reason. It has been tried, tested and used thousands of times over the years.There may be cheaper options out there but they aren't up to this quality. Do yourself a favor and fork over the extra cash. It's well worth it. Do make sure you get the right size for your lens. Construction and quality is tops!
There are 3 different manuals all confusing that I found for this product. I will combine them here and simplify set up on an Apple aluminum keyboard.You have to hold Clear for a second then - for a second and release both at the same time. It take a few times before this will work. The caps lock key will start flashing which will indicate you are in "invoke hotkey mode". Now, the buttons that work in this mode are as follows:H this wil let you use CTRL F12 to get into this mode instead of Clear -.T will make the port switching actually work by pressing Ctrl Ctrl. (since there is no scroll-lock on mac keyboards.)R restores factory defaults. ( have to use Clear - to get to "invoke hotkey mode"ESC to exit "invoke hotkey mode"
Many of the over 5000 tunes on my ipod have quiet or soft segments, such as New Age, Classical, Mood Music, etc. Most of the time I had to set the volume to maximum and still wished it was louder. No more, the Upbeat Audio Amplifier for ipod does what they advertise. It gives me the volume I want at the earphones and longer ipod battery life because the ipod's own volume is adequate at 50%.
Don't believe this to be belkin.Also color was tan/yellow like.Has a lever that can break or has broken on others if pressed too hard.
I went dual-monitor on my digital audio workstation, since I needed a bigger desktop and old 4:3 LCD monitors and graphics adaptors are pretty much free now. (Seriously. I got a used 17" NEC in like-new condition for $5. People are dumping them.)But the VGA cables I already owned were too short, and the KVM extension cable I added to get to the 15' length I needed introduced ghosting.The cable received looks exactly like the one in the pictures. It's nice and stout, the connectors seem solid, the attachment screws aren't weird, and most importantly, the ghosting is completely gone at 1280x1024 by 15 feet. Basically, it does exactly what it says on the tin, which is exactly what I wanted: shiny extended desktop goodness without artefacts or distortion.
Took this freshly minted book with me to Korea in June. It services all the main sights well, but there's a general lack of humor and real gritty insight throughout. For example, the Seoul chapter is a perfunctory list of sights, then a list of accomodation, then eating places, etc. etc. Much listing is to be found.Very different from the main part of the book are the informative chapters on culture and history. These chapters, particularly the one about the North, are fascinating and very well done. Read the history sections for great context.All in all, this will get you through korea. But once there, utilize tourist information and any locals willing to give you a hand. And hold on to those subway tickets!!!
Considering the price I paid, this was an excellent buy. I've seen it on the Web for a much higher price. The sound is outstanding, and installation was simple. Would consider this a really great purchase.
... and I like the way it is super easy to use. duh. Web based interfaces rule the school and I hope that most D-Link products are the same as this, or better. :)When installing it I would go for the setup wizard thingy and make sure to set your security settings. Especially if you don't know what you are doing. and if you think you might not know what you are doing, you probably aren't doing it right. :)I bet most people that are looking for a wireless router that has 802.11g speeds (54Mbps) would enjoy this router. It is easy to use, small in size, and makes little to no dent on your pocketbook. Do people use poketbooks anymore? eh.
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 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 which i got is very bad quality. May be for that rate, i can`t expect much.
I'm pleased with the strap. It's well made and comfortable, even around my neck with a camera and big glass. I also like that the padded part of the strap can be unclipped to make it less intrusive on a tripod.
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.
I purchased the Sima Quick Connect tripod adapter not for a tripod, but to mount a compact camcorder to an Adorama bracket with a handle which I use for better hand held control of the camcorder. This unit is plastic but is well made and the release lever has a strong spring return. The unit is ideal for my purpose, but if I was mounting an expensive DSLR camera on a tripod, I would probably look for a better one made of metal.
This charger was good enough for what I use it for. Though it doesn't feel as durable as the original cable that came with the computer, it certainly holds up well and fit my Z60m without a problem.I'm considering buying a second cable to have as a backup; if I do, I will certainly purchase from here again.
I got this for my 60+ year-old Dad. There is no freaking way I'm going to saddle him with this "poorly designed" "badly programed" and "difficult to use" (read the other reviews) thing.I got it plugged in once, thought I had added the pix and unplugged to check it out. Nope... and now I get the message "can't find any photoviewer, or another program owns it, the program will exit!" every time I try to do anything with it.If you're lonely and have no one to talk to, buy this. You'll at least have Coby's tech support people to chat with....
Works as expected. No complaints. Everything works as described and was easy to use. Sound quality is excellent and no downsides.
I sure wish I had read these reviews before I bought this printer. I know for a fact that every time it sounds like it's charging or whatever, it is spilling ink onto that pad that's inside. I had to quit using it because it had about a 1 inch black wet line running down the page, the paper would fall apart it was so wet. Then I would tell it to print like 3 pages and the black wet line faded some, but it was still huge and dark and unusable, then when it finished printing the 3 pages it would do it's little charge thing (aka drinking ink) then the first page I would print would have this sopping wet 1-inch line going down the middle. On top of that, Canon told me all I had to do was take it into their nearest shop and they would put a printhead in for me. Well, I've done that before on a previous Canon printer. This place is 100 miles from my house, one way! I had to take it up there and they refused to even mail it back to me. I told the tech if all it needed was a printhead then I'll buy a new printhead and put it in myself. Ok, I spent $75.00 on a printhead and it didn't make a bit of difference and I couldn't return it, because I had opened the box! (anybody want to buy a cheap printhead?) So then I thought instead of chunking it I would use it as a scanner or fax machine, HA that was a joke too, when the ink ran out (mysteriously evaporated, cause I wasn't printing anything), it locked up the whole machine! I tried to fool the thing by filling an ink tank with water, that didn't work. So since I had 5 unused Canon ink cartridges on hand (all black) I opened all of those brand new expensive ink cartridges and put them in and this thing KNEW they were not the right colors and it continues to be locked up. Another thing, don't think you can try generic ink cartridges either, it knows they are generic and won't print! I've had it, now it's going to the garbage dump. I'll never buy another Canon, 1st time shame on Canon, 2nd time shame on me! :(
This is the second pair we have purchased, and I believe they are a great value for the size. The sound is not top of the line, but it is pretty darn good, especially for $40 speakers. Way better than any built in speakers and they make movies and music much more desirable. I also take them on trips and use them with an ipod frequently and they sound great.
Still the best discs you can buy in a retail store. The only discs that are marginally better than Verbatim are Taiyo Yudens that are more expensive and only available online. As far as quality per dollar spent Verbatim is #1. Verbatims are made by Mitsubishi thats why the quality is so high. These discs go on sale at Best Buy every month for only $12.99. Verbatim is so confident in their discs they give you a lifetime warranty
I will first start by saying that I have not installed or tried this product yet. I received the product and am giving it 1 star for what I consider false advertisement. No where in the description does it state that this is a remanufactured product. The picture and description makes it appear that it is their own brand. That is the reason I decided to purchase this product. Receiving a catridge that looks nothing like the picture and is stamped in large letters "Remanufactured" was a big let down as I felt I was duped. If you are going to sell a remanufactured product the PLEASE STATE SO! I do not appreciate the bate and switch tactics of this company.Once I install it and use it I will post a description of its capabilities but until I run out of ink I have no need to do so. I just do not like being sold something and then receiving something totally different.
The light box construction is well done and executed.!The two lamps provided are 20 watt units, and a bit weak for the purpose.The lights can be upgraded to 35 watt or 50 watt halogens. You need 120 volt GU10 type replacements available at home center stores or here on Amazon. (Push in and twist 1/4 turn to remove the lamps)If you do upgrade to the higher wattage lamps, use them only intermittently. Also unscrew and remove the front lamp retaining ring to allow increased airflow around the higher wattage lamps. After the lamps cool, replace the ring for secure storage of the lamps.The tripod provided works OK, and supports my Lumix DMC-FZ7 without a problem.
I took my digital camera with the new strap on a recent 10 day trip. The strap was great; it's not too heavy, and long enough to get a good view with the camera. Thanks for your help in finding this strap.
I read all the reviews for this and competing products and I am very glad I chose the ATH-ANC7. I got these for work...in an office with 4 others...and they are terrific. Others in the office have Bose QC2 and one of the Bose on-ear models. I A/B'd them with the Audio-Technica and am very please with my purchase. If you have GREAT hearing, are exceptionally picky about your music and have extra cash to waste then the QC2 are a good choice...but then again if you are really that picky why are you expecting perfectly balanced, audiophile sound in a noisy environment in the first place? The QC2's have a touch more clarity and a bit better bass response, but those minor differences don't justify the extra $200 for me. The AT fit good and are comfortable. The ear cushions are replacable...this is great news having tossed a couple of expensive studio headphones after the cushions rotted out. The sound at low volume is clear and punchy and not fatiguing to your ears...and after working in a music studio I am well accustomed to fatigued ears. I'm not particularly found of headphones to begin with but seem to tolerate these well for several hours at a time. Since 99% of all my listening is through iTunes with everything ripped at 196 or higher (I can easily hear the sound degradation below 196), I have just EQ'd the output a bit to compensate for my tastes and everything sounds great. Several others in the office have tried these headphones...compared to the Bose....and can no longer justify the price difference. I read some complaints of humming or buzzing. I have experienced no humm but did hear brief buzzing twice for about a second each time. Not sure what the cause was, but honestly haven't lost any sleep over it. These are truly a good purchase if you need to lose the outside world and regain a bit of sanity.
Very happy with my purchase of the Kingston 4GB flash drive.It was used to move applications from an older to a newer PCand in doing so, lived up to all expectations. It was greattime saver and, at the price offered, was a great bargain.
It's like having a handheld extra brain with you. If you need to get organized, try this! It's smaller than a wallet and fits in your hand nicely. I love it!
I'm not a computer expert, so this review is for average users like myself.This is my first time using Apple, but it was easy to get up and on the Internet. I found out that the delete key will let you page backwards. If you click the apple on the toolbar you can tweak some settings under "systems preferences". I changed the trackpad settings under "keyboard and mouse" to add dragging and took off "ignore accidental trackpad input". I had to change them back because my cursor would jump around when I was writing emails. I did add clicking to the trackpad input with no problems.I easily added 2 gig of ram. I bought it from new egg for $176 gskill brand 20-231-066. I used a precision screwdriver size 00 to loosen the 3 phillips head screws. You don't remove the screws from the L-shaped bracket, just loosen them. When you push the memory in far enough (and it takes a little force) the levers will have some resistance. When replacing the bracket, there is a notch on the short side so put it in first. When you've done that, click the Apple on the toolbar and click "about this Mac" and your new memory should show up.I then downloaded Aspyr's game agent to find out what games my system can play. To my surprise, the game agent says that I have 256 mb of video memory, not the 64 that I expected to see. I checked Intel's website to read up on the GMA 950 and wasn't enlightened much, but it did seem like the GMA 950 could increase the memory if resources were available. It also said that it's upgradeable. Perhaps someone more sophisticated in computers can explain this in a later review! The game agent also said it wasn't sure which games would run with an Intel chip, so I will just read the game reviews to find out what works. Aspyr also said I have 37gb available on the hard drive. I haven't added any other programs yet, so I guess the operating system must take quite a bit. If I ever need more, I'll probably just get something external.I'm in my 40's and was afraid that the 13.3 inch screen would be too small for me to read. All I had to do was to increase the font size. To do this, click on "View" on the toolbar and click on "make text bigger". Most websites still look good that way. Since I also have vision problems I was afraid the bright screen would have too much glare. I did adjust the brightness down some and there is no problem with glare or reflections.After 12 years of using Windows, I'm still feeling my way around with this, but I think I'll like it. It was nice not having to take AOL and a lot of other junk off for once and that made this a 5 star computer!Update 12/30/2006Dang, I love this thing! It's got all my pictures in it now. I thought I'd never use Itunes, but I just bought a Shuffle (Gen 2) and now it's got all my favorite music in it, too. I've never had to send it for repairs, because Apple fixed minor problems with their updates as they occurred. I can relax on the sofa, while I'm using this, and it even keeps me warm on these frosty nights! ; )This is so easy and fun to use that I'm using it for much more than just browsing the web. I love it, love it, love it!
If you want to know everything with one quick glance, this is a great clock. Easy to read, easy to set up and what I want to know--well, maybe not the moon phase :) Even though I have another great atomic clock in my home office, it's analog time only. It seems odd that sometimes I want to see analog time and sometimes I want digital, but that's the way it is. I want to know the temperature in my office and outside as well--and the day/date.The wood on this model is a bit lighter than the picture shows, but works fine for me. Setup involved installing the batteries in the outside temperature remote unit first and then the clock (same when batteries are replaced). The setting operation is very simple and involves only two buttons, one to start the 'set' operation and advance through the different functions, and one to change the number on the function being set. No instructions needed, although it does come with a booklet. There are alarm buttons too, but it would seem a bit awkward to use this type of clock for that purpose.I like this technology and the consistently accurate time and have gradually replaced all my clocks so I never have to think about whether the power has gone out or the time has changed. My clocks are always correct.With this type of display, you have to think about where the clock will be located since the angle at which it's viewed affects how clear it is. It's most easily seen, good and bold, when read at less than a 45-degree angle, I've found. I've also found that these clocks don't connect to the tower in Colorado from a building with lots of communications equipment on the roof. They work well in my house though, regardless of trees, weather, or the fact that I'm out in the sticks and rather far from Colorado. I'm very pleased with this one.One thing to note is that the outside temperature remote works on only one frequency so if you have more than one of these clocks, you may have some trouble getting them set up to begin with. This one did fine, but my other one required some tweaking.
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.
I bought this Apple iPod Shuffle so I could listen to music while working in my garden. I love the little shuffle. I just clip it to my shirt and go. I did have to replace the earphones with ones that have smaller ear inserts. (I just have small inner ears). I was able to store 326 mp3 songs on mine. That's about 17 hours worth of music ... plenty enough for me.
The Nano needs some kind of case along with any other iPod to prevent scratches and wear and tear. This case has all of that. It comes with a stick on screen protector that you should put on. This case has durability and security for your nano and its worth the price to. I got this case 6 months ago and i havent taken it off since. The only downside is that you have to take off the case to use it with a dock connector... but thats it.And it looks cool to!
This is a nice drive. It went in without any hitches. I used Ghost v8 to restore my previous drive image to it.I previously used another Maxtor, an Ultra ATA/133 80GB 7200rpm drive with 2MB cache, so this drive is very similiar except for the much larger (16MB) cache -- but it's enough to make a noticeable improvement in speed! My last one lasted about five years (and was still working fine, just needed more space) so hopefully this one will last as well.The drive is very silent -- well, when it's just spinning but not being used. When it's actively being used, it's still got that classic Maxtor crunching sound, just like my old Maxtor. Not obnoxiously loud, but you can clearly hear that it's working. If you're looking for a drive you can't hear, this is not the one. Hence, four stars only. However, other than that, I highly recommend it.
I have only had this tv since Christmas but I am so happy with this picture. The colors r gr8 ad the picture is real clear'
Canon genuine lens hoods are made from great quality plastic with a velvet material inside the hood, however, the plastic used is very easy to scratch compared to all the other range of products supplied by Canon. I always use the hood as I see it as a cheap way to protect the front of your lens. It doesn't matter if the lens hood is turned inwards or outwards , as when you rest the camera on a table, the hood will support and protect the lens against the surface it is rested on.
I found no difference between this and the Sony brand Memory Stick Pro Duo. Save money and buy from a non-Sony Brand.
This TV has a sharper picture than my 32&quot; Sony wega.
I set up this router in our house 2 1/2 years ago and it has given us reliable service ever since. It supports our wired and wireless computers. The manual was sufficient to get me running in a few minutes, easily. I don't recall ever having to reboot the router, and the only time it was shut off was for a week of vacation.
I have typically used Sony headphones for my mp3 players and my Logitech THX certified computer speaker system.What a difference the new Audio-Technica headphones make! I can't believe the difference in sound quality! It it truly spectacular!! There is absolutely zero background noise and the sound quality is crystal clear!!!The only downside it that there is definite sound leakage when the noise-canceling feature is activated. So, keep the volume down if you don't want your fellow passengers to hear what you are listening to! I do wonder if they can hear much over the noise of the jet.I'm taking my first airplane ride with these new headphones next week. I will find out if they do cut down the noise level by 85% and whether I arrive at my destination refreshed as promised by the Audio-technica marketing guys!Added on 05/10/09...I have made several trips using these headphones, including 2 transatlantic ones, and I will never travel by air without these. These truly work as advertised.1) They cut down on the airplane noise so much that I keep the volume on the onboard entertainment to absolute minimum. Without these phones, I was used to cranking up the volume almost all the way up.2) I had these on while sleeping for over 4 hours with no discomfort to my ears, thanks to the soft cushioned design. I also arrived much more clear-headed after a 20 hour flight with a 2 hour stopover in between. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't experienced it.Two thumbs waa....y up! BUY THESE HEADPHONES!! You won't regret it.
Product meets expectations and was very reasonably priced. Arrived well packed and in exceptional time.
It's a battery. It charges, and dispenses power as it should. That's it.
This is the same quality plate you get from any retail store, it is just half the price (When I got it). Comes with the screws too. Buy it here and save money, after all it is just a piece of plastic.
I'm already a Mac user and own several. Also been buying Apple computers since 1986.Unlike other reviews, I'm not rating the excellent and stable operating system. I'm just rating the computer itself.What a great little machine. No problems whatsoever. Looks like Apple fixed the issues regarding the staining of plastic.The power adapter has a built-in cord caddy and it also converts from a power brick into a fully corded adapter by changing the prongs over to an included and optional cord. Also the connector on the computer is magnetic and break-away which protects you from pulling the computer off a table when tripping over the cord. There is an green/red indicator light right on the connector.The computer instantly sleeps when you close the lid and it wakes within 2 seconds of opening the lid. Battery life is about 4 hours during use and in sleep mode the battery lasts for days. The lid is latched via a hidden magnet - nothing here to break and the lid closes tightly. Very nice.You can also turn off the back-light in the screen if you want to use the computer with an external monitor. Otherwise you'd have to close the lid and that would put it to sleep.The screen is high gloss but it hasn't been a problem and it's very bright even when using it outdoors.The built-in wireless networking is flawless and the bluetooth worked instantly with my cell phone.All the ports are nicely organized on one side of the machine and the DVD slot on the opposite side.The caps-lock and the num-lock keys are actually back-lit green. They glow green from behind when activated. In a darkened room, this looks very cool along with the light up Apple logo on the front of the lid.The tiny iSight camera is built in right above the screen and the resolution is incredible when you compare it to average web cams. There is a microphone on one side of the camera and a little green LED on the other which indicates the camera is live.Everything is very very nice and it looks very nice too. Excellent computer for the money. First class all the way. Don't forget the $100 rebate... two seconds to fill it out online - no hassles, no paperwork required- VERY easy!
I was about to pay $350 to have a regular drive chain opener installed when I came accross the 3800 and I'm glad I did. The installation was relatively easy. It took longer to run the wires around than actually installing the opener. Make sure you trace your wires before putting the staples, otherwise you'll end up with a bunch of staples for each wire. The Smart Control is nice and the motion detector is awesome! No more finding the light switch in the dark...just walk in and lights on! But the wires provided are too short. I bought a 50 foot bell wire since I installed the opener on the right side of the garage door and the door entrance is on the opposite side. The programming was easy, two steps, really! The opener is quite and when I say the door opens and closes gracefully, I mean gracefully as in slow. This is not a bad thing since the remote can reach pretty far and as soon as I get in the car I open the garage door and by the time I'm ready to pull out the door is fully open. All the security features, like the Protector System and Auto Reverse work great. The auto lock is a plus feature, although once this thing closes the door it is tight and you cannot pull it up! Overall, it's a nice 3 to 4 hour project and by far the best opener I've seen. The garage looks more spacious and people ask "where is your garage door opener?" and when I point to it they said "no way"! Nice unit. Well worth the investment, time and effort. You'll be happy you did!
Easier to use than my Powershot S3-IS, and with far better ergonomics despite its much smaller size. Picture quality is superior as well -- a much sharper image, more than acceptable even at ISO 400 or 800. 28mm wide-angle capability simplifies composition in tight spaces. Face-recognition focusing produces superior portraits. Only "weakness" is a flash that poops out beyond about 10 feet, but still adequate for most purposes. If you are in the market for a legitimately pocket-sized, go-anywhere, durable camera that produces outstanding images, make sure you check this one out.
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.
When I saw this product I immediately thought of its potential for work and Play. I had been looking for something that was sturdy enough to take a lot of out door use and abuse.I frequently take fishing trips to the Great Lakes for several days at a time and much of the time is spent standing at the rail fishing. I had been involved in several car wrecks and suffer back pain and prolonged standing makes the pain unbearable. This stool should take care of the standing and make the fishing trips much more comfortable.I have used the stool at home for projects that would normally require me to be on my knees or bent over. With the legs not extended I did not think the seat would be usable. Needless to say I was very surprised for several reasons: 1. The comfort of the stool 2. the ease of use and 3. The maneuverability. All projects were completed quickly and what is even more important is that I was very comfortable in the process.Best darned purchase I have made in a long time. I love it.
This is a nice to have addition to the Canon Speedlite 430EXII. For the price I recommend getting it!
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!
I just my pair and they work awesome. My favorite part is they go loud all the way on my iPod without distorting. Perfect for playing music to my friends, on loud they almost work like small portable speakers because they are such high quality and sound.I run with them and they stay put and are uber comfortable. But the best part is definately the audio qualityThey are a little weird the way you fit on your head but its pretty easy to work around that and appreciate how good these headphones are!
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 bought the mc3 primarily because I needed a video camera. It is excellent. I originally thought that the funtions were going to be so-so but I thought wrong. The mp3 player is excellent. The sound is CD-quality. It is excellent and it is LOUD. It hurts to turn it on full with the earbuds in. They are not the greatest but those are easily replaceable. The display tells you how many songs you have and the artist and album name. There are 5 equalizers. The software was fairly simple to setup and it may be a little difficult for people who are not used to computers to run it. It is very quick to load and easy to change songs. The camera does not have the greatest quality and no flash, but it works if you have lights on indoors. I have a standard 35mm camera for important occasions and most pictures. The digital camera is purely for fun and fast pictures. The video camera is excellent. It records really well. Overall it is excellent. The software is easy to install and use and it does not freeze up the computer. I had mp3's downloaded about 15 mins after I opened the box.(It would have been 10 but I had trouble finding my USB port). When you hook up the camera it automatically searches for new pictures and videos. It is incredibly easy to use and it is small and lightweight, easy to fit in my purse or pocket. The included wriststrap is useful for carrying it while listening to music.There are two pitfalls 1.The memory card included at 16 mbs holds NOTHING so it will be expensive to buy another. I suggest buy a huge one and then you won't have to change it. The other pitfall is no flash. But that is not as big of a deal as I thought. As all other battery-operated products on the market, it sucks the power like nothing. I suggest rechargables. All in all it is a really really portable all-in-one multimedia player.
This is a great little phone. The only problem I have with it is that the belt clip is not very secure, so the phone tends to fall off when I'm walking around. The reception is great, even with the base unit sitting in a back bedroom.
If you are looking for a simple way to connect your laptop to your television then do your homework. Do not buy this product, otherwise...like many other reviews, I feel like another sucker with a POS wire with no discernible purpose.
For $15.00 FS & FH from Amazon you can't go wrong. If a thief is scoping out cars in a parking lot and sees this on your steering wheel, guess what, he more than likely will choose another car without the deterent device. It's basic logic; thieves are supposed to be as quick as possible and this will slow them down and discourge most from bothering you car. I highly recommend it!Likes:1. Very quick installation and take down2. Easily seen from outside the vehicle3. Inexpensive theft deterentDislike:1. Not easy to tell how to insert keyThere is a God and He loves you!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.Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Just received my ipod Hi-Fi from Amazon. Great price and value. Although the unit was not intended to replace my Home stereo, I love the sound that comes from the unit. You can crank it up with very little distortion. Very portable so you can move it from room to room. If you are a sound connoisseur, I sure there is better, but for the buck this unit is fun and sounds great.Had to take my ipod out of my skin to use it on the units hub, but I sure I will find a skin that works.
Bought as backup battery for P2 camera. Chose Lenmar over other non-OEM brands because Lenmar is a known battery company and many of the other, less expensive brands claiming compatable Panasonic specs are not. The Lenmar LIP540 battery I bought seemed to operate just as well and just as long as the Panasonic OEM battery, but I did not do any testing in that regard. I will buy additional Lenmar LIP540 batteries when needed for my P2 camera, provided the price and quality stay consistent.
I have been using Dymo labelers since the 1970's. They have changed a bit over the years. Now everything is electronic and computerized to some degree. Well, these labels are perfect for any application that requires identification. I highly recommend these labels because they break open in the middle from the rear, making them a "snap" to apply.
The armor provides protection, but best of all, gives the camera a good "'grip". The lens armor can be a pain on occasion, but overall, it was a good purchase. Definitely a "buy again".
I purchased 2 sets of these for my Onkyo HT-S6300. They were perfectly easy to set up. I installed most in wall and 2 in ceiling. They are more than strong enough for the weight of the surround and center channel speakers. I was very impressed with the look and quality. I would recommend these to anyone with a similar setup. I would only ask that since 7.1 systems are becoming more common, that Sanus should offer a 7 pack. I don't mind that I have 3 extra, though. They could come in handy if, for some reason, one of the installed ones ends up with a problem.
While the iPod nano looks a little better than this, WHO CARES, the nano scratches easily, fingerprints are easily visible, and it doesnt have an FM tuner or voice recording capabilities.H10:Holds 1200 songs on the 5g modelHolds too many pictures to countHas FM radioVoice record and radio record, oooohClick wheel, sort of, except its not a wheelGREAT DESIGNShuffles songsHolds text, I thinkComes with Sennheiser earphones, not much on the market better than thatComes with a rubber case18 hours of battery lifeiPod nano:1g = 240 songs 2g = 500 songs 4g = 1000 songsAlso holds many picturesDesign could be better, easily scratches and shows fingerprintsNo FM radio or voice featuresAbility to shuffle songsClick wheelBAD headphones. bleh.The only thing I really like about the nano that the H10 doesnt have is games, they're pretty fun. Weird marketing fact: The 4g iPod nano (1000 songs) is 250 dollars, hmm, the H10 holds 1200 songs and is 20 dollars less, (keep in mind it also comes with 40 dollar sennheiser earphones) now wouldn't you want to pay less and get more, I would.-chris
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 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.
Perfect fit, solid design. Come ready to use, unlike many that require "some" assembly. Very sturdy, and looks amazing. Used in a 2004 Saturn Ion withDual XHD7720 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Player with Motorized Face, Remote, Built-in HD Radio Tuner, iTunes Tagging, iPod Cable, and 3.5mm Aux Input. Could not be happier!
I originally bought one of these several years ago because I was looking for a handheld without all the bells and whistles most of them have. This one fits the bill. It's easy to use and synchs with a Mac or PC. The screen on it conked out after a few years, but I'm guessing that's because I carried it in my purse with just a screen protector on it. So I just bought another one with a plastic case and I think the screen will fair better. I the second one used because the new ones are quite expensive. Either way, I'd recommend this product.
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.
Until now I had only used relatively inexpensive polarizers such as those from Tiffin.While the mid cost ones are not that bad, this one seems much more refined with significantly less light loss and better blocking of specular reflections. (Though I haven't tried putting each one on the camera to see what the exposure meter says.) You will find this filter to be significantly better than the mid quality ones and below, but whether or not it's worth the money is pretty much only going to be about how large of a percentage of your budget it consumes and if that amount is too much.If you've never used a polarizer before I would say skip this and buy one of the cheaper ones (Tiffin is a good brand) and use that for a while. Then if/when you upgrade to this one you will be able to appreciate the difference and understand what you're getting for the money.Polarizing filters are absolutely essential for outdoor photography and this one is excellent. If you don't buy this one then at least buy one of some sort, unless maybe you absolutely never take photos outdoors. Whatever you do though, don't buy some &lt; $10 filter off of eBay or something; that's worse than throwing your money away as you'll damage the quality of your once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity photos.
What can you say about speaker wire. I used this wire to run in a channel that I routed in my Sheetrock for rear surrounds. It was a messy project but not hard to do and in the end the speakers worked with no issues with the wire.
Between the MR314 and MR8114, I've had to get my Netgear routers replaced 4 times. This most recent time the router they sent me was junk right out of the box. It will work for a couple hours then just quit. I have to unplug it for a while, then plug it back in and it will work for a little bit again. On my previous router, it worked well for 6 months or so, but then the internet port just quit working.I'm sick of having to spend 45 minutes to an hour on the phone with someone that hardly speaks english just to get an RMA number to get the thing replaced. I'm just giving up on Netgear and getting a Linksys.
Nothing fancy about the design of this USB drive, but the performance is excellent. I've had mine in operation for over a year now, ever since the other brand (the unnamed ones who make zip drives) crapped out on me in just a few months, and lost nearly 250 meg of fansubbed anime.When I bought my computer in 2005, I had no way of knowing that twin 160 Gig hard drives was not enought these days. After all my Win98 machine had been going for 7 years, and it only had 15 Gig of space. You quickly find out that with DVR's for media center, music (which I don't personally download) and video's for anime, tv programs, or just fun take up massive amounts of drive space. A good USB drive is needed, and so far so good with the LaCie.The LaCie is easy to use and connect, very quiet and efficient, gives off little heat, and as you can see, looks just like a retangular metal brick. It has endured my overnight downloading, and watching and deleting videos for over a year now with no complaints. Sometimes USB HD's have problems if not spun down in a computer shutdown. This one never has any problem. On several occasions due to storms or computer glitches, the computer has reboot, even with the download bit torrent client running, the LaCie does not loose it's reference at all and comes back accurately when the system is brought back up, that's another thing my other unit couldn't do all the time.I believe this drive is the perfect solution if you want to add one of those new digital tuners to your PC. 320 Gig is enough for even a lot of HD programs, and enough for hundreds of non-HD stuff. While I don't have an HD tuner, so I can't personally verify this, my experience with high grade avi files and divx files tells me you should be able to download and watch on this unit at the same time. The only problem comes if you are running too many downloads, but even there I believe the processor becomes the bottleneck, not the LaCie.
Color of item received from my marketplacee seller was orange not green as pictured but all other labeling was as represented. Battery life: cannot determine at this point as it's a rechargeable; original which came with the phone lasted several years. It has handled the problem I was having with my phone of old battery dying out in about 15 minutes into a call, no doubt due to old age of the orgiginal phone battery.
I bought this item after a bit of research over the net. I have an HP computer, and since the bag is also from HP , I expected it to be well designed for HP computers and of course durable. It is well designed but it bit too heavier than I thought it would be. On the durability side, I am surprised to find that handles are coming lose. The threads are unraveling and as of now, the bag is not usable, because handles might break off. This has happened only after a normal usage and normal loads. The load included only a laptop, few documents, power adapter and a book of about half a pound!!Quite disappointed with the quality of this product. But there are chances that this might be defective piece. I am going to send it back to Amazon/HP and see what happens.
Bought these as replacement for factory speakers in '07 Trailblazer. Turns out that even though the description says they are a fit, we had to modify the openings so we could install them. That added about an hour to the install. Also, when new they didn't appear to have a lot of volume but as I used them, they played louder and the sound is excellent, better than original. Overall, excellent value for the money.
I'm VERY disappointed in the sound quality of these!I bought these as a back up set for my iPhone earbuds. Many reviews on Amazon (and elsewhere) said that they were at least as good sounding as the stock iPhone/Ipod sets. This is just not true. One of the things Apple is great about is having a certain quality standard. Being somewhat of an audiophile, I can tell you that the Apple earbuds are a very good base standard for general listening quality. Don't get me wrong, there better sounding headphones and earphones/earbuds out there. But in my experience there are not that many "great values" to be had: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! (i.e.My Shure E3s sound way better than the standard Ipod issue, but at $179 they certainly should!)Anyway, as far as these Rivet lanyard style iPhone compatible earphones are concerned, I was intrigued by their lanyard design, as well as the fact that they had a cloth covered cord; a characteristic of some "high-end" audio cables. I love in-ear style earbuds and already own two pair of Shure ear monitors (the older E1 and the aforementioned set of the E3s). There seemed to be more than a few good reviews. Some of the negitive reviews I read seemed to be written by folks who just had an unlucky experience or just didn't seem to know any better.So being an educated consumer, I seized the chance to get them on sale when Amazon lowered the price to $9.44. "What a bargain!" I thought; the original price was $29.99 (incidentally the exact same price as Apple's stock iPhone/Ipod replacement headsets). Many of the other quality after-market brands of iPhone compatible earbuds are priced $90 and up. So, with shipping my total was about $15. But when I tried these Rivet earphones for the first time, I felt as though I'd thrown $15 right in the trash. They have a very narrow, thin sound that I would expect from set of free airline headsets, or earphones that you'd find at an "All for a Dollar" store. The cloth covered cord causes distracting "rustling" sounds that transmit right to your ears; VERY DISTRACTING! So much for the "quality "of the cloth covered cable. ...and good luck trying to talk on the phone with these, no way! The cord rustling would require you to stand perfectly still in order to hear the caller.Well, at best it can be said that opinions about headphones are very personal. You really have to try them to be sure, and that's hard to do. But please take it from me, if you care about sound quality (even a little bit) these are not for you!
I've read some of the other reviews, and I haven't had any of the reported problems with the product. It's easy to use, the RealJukebox software is reliable and easy, and it does come with a case and belt clip. I bought it 4 months ago. I use WMA format and can store most full length cds. Storage capacity is not a problem, because I'll typically load a new cd into it practically everyday. It only takes a matter of minutes! I got 2 rechargeable AA batteries for it and so now battery life is not a problem. I use it with sony earbud headphones for better sound quality.
I have just recently installed this unit so haven`t used it very much yet. That said, it does appear to be a well made mount. The pieces are formed and finished in an accurate, quality manner and the hardware included is complete and sufficient to mount in most applications. Though probably engineered to do the job, I wasn`t thrilled with the plastic spacers included to mount the VESA plate to the tv, so I made my own spacers out of aluminum. I am using this mount for a 26" Sony and at 25lbs, it seems adequate to support this weight. However, I wouldn`t want to tax it much further with a larger, heavier tv even though the manufacturer says you can. It may work with a heavier tv, but long-term, I have no doubt it would wear out quickly if moved regularly. Even though it is fairly rigid, I can see a slight amount of verticle flex and it doesn`t maintain it`s unweighted smoothness and ease of movement with 25lbs on it, it gets noticeably stiffer. More weight would only magnify this tendancy. In my case that is somewhat of a plus since I am using it in a travel trailer which tends to shake and bounce unlike a permanent home. That means the tv won`t drift and bang around every time someone moves in the trailer. I have a feeling the bearings at the pivot joints are plastic. I haven`t taken it apart to see, but I suspect at some point down the road I will have to. There are better mounts on the market that cost more $$$, but they are built like tanks and that`s why they cost so much. You only get what you pay for. Make sure you anchor this mount securely to the wall and that it`s perfectly plumb (level), otherwise it will flop to one side, any mount of this type will do that if not installed correctly. Breaking a $1000 tv because of mounting failure is not an option. I bought this mount because of it`s low weight and perceived quality and it fulfills these requirements nicely for my needs. FWIW, I am a industrial maintenance mechanic for 26 years and know a little bit about engineering and design. I can recommend this mount if you use some common sense and don`t load it to the max.
This player delivered as advertised. It installed very easily and performs great. I did not find, as one reviewer said, a skipping in heavy weather. Although if it's too rough, I tend to pay attention to my duties as skipper and forego listening to the CD player.
I never write reveiws, but in this case I had to: the quality of the printing was so poor. Like other reviewers, it prints grey not black no matter what you do. Also, there's banding. Plus, you get nowhere near 3,000 pages with the toner. Also, I saw no difference between the 1200 and 600 dpi setting. It also disturbed my power source.What else can I say? Samsung should be ashamed of turning out such a poor machine. Too bad there are not lemon laws for laser printers.
I love this remote! It's very small and light, can attach directly to your neckstrap so it is always handy, and is very easy to use. I am by no means an expert, but an avid "hobby" photographer and do lots of family shots, and this is a perfect addition to my gear. Great value for the price.
Works very well, help with the sun light and to help protect the lens, Very good well made quality material.
This is a rewritten review. I give this product a THREE STARS ***. I am unable to change the stars above. I saw many people reacting to my previous review and I found them somewhat right.The main thing that comes to mind when you hear shuffle is its small size. Seriously, who is interested in a thing that will only play songs randomly? But driven by its size people might tend to forget that it has no screen, and added to that is the fact that it plays songs randomly.This shuffle is an excellent replacement for older shuffle considering size and price. But you will still be required to buy another Ipod with screen for more control(Apple strategy).
I am no computer whiz and have just replaced an 8 year old computer with a new, modern one. That meant getting rid of the old keyboard and mouse. I wanted to start fresh. Before, I had an old style, rolling ball mouse. I thought it worked okay at the time, but after I bought this one (it's optical, and not a rolling ball one), I was surprised by how much more stable this mouse kept the arrow key on the screen. The scroll down wheel on the top of the mouse is a wonderful extra. Instead of having to click and stay on that darn bar on the right side of the screen when you want to move a page up or down, you just roll the wheel on the mouse with your finger and it does it for you. I will never get a mouse that doesn't have that feature again. This one also has a neat feature of having two little buttons on the sides that act as your back button and your forward button. So when you want to go back to the page you were just at, you can click it with your finger instead of dragging the mouse to the back button on your screen. Super convenient and handy. There are mouses twice the price of this, but I can't imagine them being any more nicer to use. Plus I got mine on sale, so I am very satisfied with it.
I bought the shuffle as a gift, but once I had used it, I could not give it up and bought the recipient another gift.I walk daily and this is my musical companion. I have a 20Gbyte 4G iPod, but it always got bounced around and sometimes skipped.No problem with a Flash based player. Like all Apple products, top of the line.
I been a big fan of these headphones from way back when they used to come with the sony walkman cassette players .I Honestly tried to use the earbuds that came with my Iphone , but they keep falling out !Also I wear them at work so if I need to her what is going on around me or have a quick conversation I can quickly drop them down around my neck.They sound great! and you dont look like your wearing headphones because they are black . I highly recommend !
I tried the Sony MDR-NC6 noise canceling headsets and I liked them. The A-T headphones had better specs and better reviews (and cost more). I also bought A-T headphones and I believe they are worth the extra dollars. They work great - I have now used them on three separate plane flights.As for the comments concerning sound leakage disturbing people near by (when you are playing music instead of just enjoying the quiet), I did not hear any complaints from my neighbors on the plane (but that could also be because the noise canceling works so well).
I haven't experienced any of the quality or key sticking problems reported by some users. The key action is superb and the ability to split the keyboard to allow for a more natural hand position is why I've been using these keyboards for over a decade without a hint of wrist pain, despite often spending >8 hours a day typing. Previously I was using the IBM OPTIONS OEM version, which came with the trademark IBM mechanical click. When that keyboard finally died after 12 years of hard use, I purchased this one.My complaint has to do with the placement of the &lt;Ctrl> key. In the previous version of this keyboard, the &lt;Ctrl> key was below and adjacent to the left side of the Z key. Perhaps because modern ordinary keyboards now place a "Windows" key at that location, the &lt;Ctrl> has been shifted far to the left. This is extremely inconvenient for programmers like myself, who make constant use of the &lt;Ctrl> key. When stuck using a keyboard with a Windows key, I remap this to be &lt;Ctrl>. That isn't an option on this keyboard, since the Windows key has been placed in a column on the right side. What the manufacturer should have done is shrink the space bar a bit (you really only need the sections directly under your thumbs anyway) so that the &lt;Ctrl> key could be shifted to the right for more convenient touch typing.The placement of the &lt;Ctrl> key is proving to be so inconvenient that I'm now shopping around for an alternative. In particular, the newer version of this product; the Goldtouch V2, has a Windows key directly below and to the left of the Z key; ready to be mapped to &lt;Ctrl>.
I used this to connect a flush ceiling mount light fixture from a porch light outlet. Not recommended for 120v, but I used it anyway. The results were just dandy. 2 90 degree turns. About 6 feet altogether, and the strip adhered to the deck ceiling just fine. One note. The packaging was bizarre. You could've packed a chaise lounge in the box. The product should have come in a mailing tube.
I bought this little radio about a week ago based mainly on the customer reviews I read. I use it to listen to AM talk radio while I walk. It works great for this purpose. It has excellent reception as was noted in other reviews. I needed good reception because the closest station I listen to is about 120 miles away. I have already dropped it on the street which popped one of the battery doors part way open but after I closed the door the radio went right back to work without a hitch. This radio is pricey but worth it.
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.
It worked perfectly out of the box. Solid performance and didn't have any problems with it. But I took it to work one day, and while hooking up wires I knocked it over from standing position to it's side. I wasn't using the stand at the moment, but i'd expected at least some protection from knocking it over to it's side like that. This thing has no protection against even the smallest impact. In fact, I think this case amplified what little force it would've had, had it not had the case. It was an instant death for my wd hd.
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 really love this camera. It does exactly what you expect from it. I do not care it lacks SLR cameras aperture adjustments since I was not looking for them in this type of ultraportable camera. If needed I will use my SLR. This little beauty is so easily portable that I carry it along a lot of times and I have made pretty great pictures and captured moments I would otherwise have missed due to the hassle or impossibility of having carried my SLR and all the gear that goes along with it.
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.
I purchased this for installation in my 2008 Ford Taurus X after seeing others do the same on other online forums. The installation was a snap thanks to the quickconnect harness that was sold separately. I did not have to cut or splice any wires, and it was a breeze. It might have taken me a little over 1/2 hour. I installed the display on my dashboard just above my radio, and the microphone up above my rearview mirror. The sound is clear, and I have had no problems using it with my Verizon G'Zone bluetooth phone.
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.
This is just what I needed to fit a tripod I picked up at a yard sale that was missing one. It works great!
Now let me start by saying I am NOT an iPod fan. I just want an mp3 player that works to advertised specifications and in a costly kinda way, I am not finding that mythical product, with particular reference to the battery life.Early in 2005, I bought an iPod mini with a supposed battery life of 12 hours. I was lucky to get 6 hours out of it - and it took 8 hours to charge back up! So finally I got really annoyed with the long charge times and decided to buy the iRiver HD 10 with its 5Gb memory as everyone kept raving that the battery life really was closer to 12 hours - and I thought it was rather cool that it had photo capability...I have put both units through the same routines - day in and day out for up to a month, trying to eek a day's worth of music out of them. And here is the end result... Neither mp3 player wins!Why? Read on!Let me positive to start with - here's a list of the pro's of the iRiver HD 10:- Nice looking and light- The battery does recharge very quickly - in about 2 hours as opposed to the 8 I was experiencing with the iPod- Sound is as good as on the iPod- Can store photos and text files as well as music and picks up FM stations- Not that fussy about music formats- Less power/connection cords than the iPod - which is great if you travel a lot like I do- The photos look OK on the screen - its not hi-res stuff, but it gives you something to show people on the flyAnd thats about it. Now let me detail the problems with the iRiver so you can decide truly whether or not you even want an mp3 player, let along a iRiver after this...- Battery??????!!! 12 hours??? PFFT! I have NEVER got more than 7 hours out of it, and generally closer to 6 hours. Not even CLOSE to the 12 hours promised!- I think if you press the 'Pause' button - but don't physically turn the iRiver off, then it continues to drain the battery. The amount of times I have done that and walked away to return an hour later to a flat battery... At least the iPod shut down when you pressed pause - or at least, didn't drain the battery.- The battery also doesn't retain its charge over several days of no use. Neither did the iPod, but I don't think it ran down as quickly. And yet the rechargable battery in my camera is still showing full after 4 weeks of little use...- The plastic case it comes with is an absolute dust magnet, but even worse, the clip is very awkward. Yes, it clings to your pocket or whatever - but you can't get it off, and to do so, just about rips the clip out of the cover. Very awkward. And as one other person says, its an ugly cover which hides the beauty of the iRiver.- iRiver advertises that 'its not natural to scroll in circles - its better to go up and down.' Well, let me assure you, scrolling is quicker in circles! You scroll down... that covers about 6 songs, and then you have to lift your finger/thumb up to scroll some more... Sure, you can press down at the top or bottom of the scroll strip, but it takes longer to go through the songs...- The FF/Rew buttons are a bit sticky - may have to press several times to get them to work. I think actually a lot of it is the hard drive is slow to 'boot up' and respond- Getting photos across via Windows Media Player (WMP) is VERY buggy! I have 50Gb worth of jpegs on my computer. I optimised a select 50 to put onto the iRiver - and WMP decided to put ALL jpegs across anyway - even when I took all my photos out of "my pictures" and only left the optimised ones there. It found ALL jpegs on my computer and tries to upload each and everyone every time I connect WMP to upload a song...- Dragging photos across to the iRiver in Windows Explorer is PAINFULLY slow. With my optimised images (20-30kb only), it would take about 2 minutes per picture! What's up with that???- Can't show the pictures on TV's -but then, you can't do that with the iPod Mini or the iPod Nano anyway...- I created playlists in Windows Media Player - and NONE of them transferred across.I had to rate all my songs ON the iRiver - it didn't recognise one rated song from WMP. THAT was painful, and I am glad I only have 130 songs to rate, not 20Gb or 30Gb worth!- Adding favourites to the "Quicklist" is also time consuming and tedious- The unit takes longer to boot up than an iPod- The shuffle feature etc are quite well buried in terms of menu's - I actually failed on my first attempt and had to read the instructions (horrors!)- The shuffle feature seems to be very inclined to repeat tracks. I used to get annoyed with the iPod for cycling through my playlist and then stopping. But its even MORE annoying to press pause, come back a few hours later and have the same tracks cycling through again - even if you have it set NOT to 'shuffle and repeat'- There was some preloaded crap on it which was a real pain to track down and delete- And for the organised ones out there, no features for contact lists - unless you put them in a text file...So, I leave it up to you. I would probably recommend an Apple over an iRiver because at least once its set up, it doesn't seem to be as buggy as the iRiver. But I wish all makers of mp3 players would get the battery issue sorted out - why can't they use the same batteries as those in digital camera's? Then I'd seriously consider buying the units!
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.
This camera has extremely poor wireless functionality. There are not enough choices in the wireless security configuration to work with good, secure wireless routers. Wired works fine but I think most people buy it for the wireless. Wireless freezes often and is unreliable.
When we assembled the telescope for the first time, we discovered that the &#8220;Equatorial Mount&#8221; was not machined properly to fit the &#8220;Latitude Adjustment T-bolt.&#8221; When inserting the Latitude Adjustment T-bolt, the bolt did twist in about 3 revolutions and then stopped and jammed. It could not go in any further as it was designed. Thus, there is no Latitude Adjustment or control of the telescope. I contacted the seller and left a very detailed message. I have had no reply or response from the seller so far. I filed a complaint with Amazon. I will update as the process continues.
The product arrived on time and in good condition. It is a nice soft leather briefcase with good quality zippers, wheels, handles, shoulder strap and extension handle. A great buy for the money. Includes sleeve for laptop (would fit 15" fine but not my 17"; not important to me) and a little bag for laptop sundries like power cord. Lots of pockets and dividers makes this bag a perfect mobile office. I use it everyday and it takes it. Highly recommended.
I added this as a second projector in our church basement. Note that there is no way to adjust the picture size other than to move the projector itself. It does work like advertised, and has a good picture, (you may need to darken the room if you are going to use it in the daytime) and even has built-in speakers. I tried it first, and then opted to run plain 50 foot stereo cable with RCA type plugs, not video cable, and the picture is still very good. The direction booklet that came with it is 99% useless. (Example: When use the remoter.)The shipper could not locate my house, even though we have had hundreds, if not thousands of deliveries using the same address. The seller found out what the holdup was on the delivery, and was very helpful. All in all, I would buy another one or recommend this to anyone else - with the notes above.
I bought this TV last spring and wanted to wait a few months before reviewing. My review after a week would have been 5/5 and today it would be 6/5 if I could give it that. I did a lot of research and comparing with other sets and confidently chose this Samsung. I'm convinced I made the right decision.Delivery: I was not home when the TV was delivered but regardless, setup was very easy. The set came assembled on the stand in the box, so it was just a matter of opening the box and lifting it into place. You might be able to move it into place on your own but it would be risky and I wouldn't recommend it. With 2 people it was no problem.Picture: I am still amazed by the picture quality and continue to annoy my wife whenever I see an especially nice image ("Look at how great this looks!!" "Yes dear I know, you've shown me 1,000 great images. It's very nice. I get it."). HD channels, especially Discovery and ESPN, border on ridiculous they look so good. Non-HD channels don't look fantastic but that's not the TV's fault.Sound: Very good for a TV. If I have the TV volume up and the volume on my speakers up I get an echo effect so I use speakers-only while my wife prefers TV-only. The echo effect is likely due to something I've done wrong in setup but I haven't really investigated thoroughly since I'm OK with only using one or the other (TV or speakers). I haven't experienced any of the hissing noises that other reviewers mention.Size: for an average TV room, I would not recommend getting a TV any larger than 42". It is obviously quite noticeable but doesn't take over the room or look ridiculous. Any bigger would start to look imposing and silly, in my opinionAesthetics: probably more of a personal preference issue than any other aspect, but I think the color (all black) and the overall shape and lines combine for a very sleek looking unit that would look great in any room.Price: I thought it was a decent deal when I bought it for $1,999 (April 2006). I see now that the price has dropped considerably which makes buying this TV a no-brainer. I will definitely be buying another one when we get a bigger place and have the room for it.Do I need to recap? Great TV!
I bought this joystick for gaming on my Mac and was a bit disappointed when the box arrived and it said "PC only"... However, I plugged it in to my iBook and it worked just great on Battlefield 1942 even without installing any drivers (I'm using OSX). I also can use it on my Windows PC without any problem. It comes with a drivers CD for Windows.It improved my game 100% when flying planes in Battlefield, I would definitely recommend this to anybody who plays games in which flying is involved. It's pretty sturdy and quite large, and very comfortable to hold, though it's definitely for right-handed gamers only.It has a separate throttle control (a lever that you push forward or backward) that's quite sensitive, and the handle twists left and right to control the rudder (as well as moving 360 degrees like any other joystick). There are 13 buttons so there's plenty of choice when mapping your controls.Personally I much prefer this joystick over one that comes with force feedback - the vibration works against what you're trying to do and makes playing harder. You can't beat this joystick for the price.After this I could never go back to playing Battlefield using only mouse and keyboard. It takes the gaming experience to the next level.
I have a new pioneer in the mid range of models and when you turn it up distortion big time. I was told a amp may help but think twice before you try to save money with these.
I have had my Olympus for about 4 years. I am admittedly tough on cameras as I hike, canoe, and snorkel. I went swimming in about 6 feet of water off the coast of Panama and the seals failed, admitting water into the LCD part. It is dead now. A waterproof camera invites you to take your camera into the water. If the seals fail, your camera is toast. I cannot recommend the product. The camera does not fail at once, it takes time. Early reviews will not reflect this.
The sound is very nice in my kitchen. The only thing is it isn't a true red like it shows in the photo. It is almost a red-orange. The color was what I was really going for so that is my only disappointment.
I made it through calc I and most of calc II with a Ti-83 and maple (on computer) but I finally caved and bought this when I started to get heavy into integrals. This gets rid of both. I still use maple on tougher problems, but in class and during tests I wouldn't use anything else. I've used TI-89s before in class and borrowed from friends and it is just a much smoother interface overall. Nicer/bigger screen, full qwerty keyboard, and I think more programs and memory(pretty sure about memory, but don't quote me...). Ff you're even thinking about taking a full series in calculus or an upper division math or math-related class I highly recommend this product. It's $50 more, give or take, than a TI-89 but if you need a TI-89 anyways then this is definately worth the extra money. I would give this a 5, but TIs (technically inferior) in general have their issues, as anyone who has used them knows, and this is no exception unfortunately. But this does such a good job with the rest of the stuff it can do I usually forget about the technical problems.
I have had these headphones for about 6 months they are great they are very comfortable and have good sound quality i think these headphones are great for the price.
This filter works great for black and white photography and is at a portion of the cost of many other brands yellow glass filters.
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..
If you want to stretch your imagination, & love breaking the rules you were taught about "good photography", this is the perfect lens with which to start your experimentation. I have found it quite hard to get images which please me and have a huge pile in the "Trash" folder, but get a real buzz from the few which do work. Well worth the time to learn its particular benefits! Have all sorts of ideas about what else to try, so feel that a whole new branch on my photographic journey has opened up.
Love my graduated ND filter. Great for landscape photograpy. Softens the clouds and sky so they are not "blown out". Real glass so it's durable. My only complaint is that it is sometimes difficult to tell when the filter is level with the horizon so I took a silver marker and marked the rotating filter so that I'm confident I'm not going to have a crooked filter effect. I use it all the time with my Nikon 18-200mm with a 72-77mm step up ring. I highly recommend it.
Just add me to the rest who found these speakers outstanding! They are larger than a typicalbookshelf speaker so be sure to review the dimensions before ordering. The size works great forour situation and we can't believe the great quality for such a small price.
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.
Our twelve-year-old Kenmore finally died. After a lot of research, we finally decided on this brand and model.Pros:This is a large oven. Anything that doesn't fit probably should not be cooked in a microwave anyway. It is a powerful oven. Things that took 90 seconds in our old oven only take 60 seconds in this one. Function programming allows you to turn the clock on/off and the beeper on/off (see Cons). Operating noise is very low. Full-power cooking requires only setting cook time and pressing start. The "Sensor Reheat" function works well as long as your food is not covered (and anything with tomato products or beans probably should be covered).Cons:Our biggest complaint is the noise it creates when closing the door. This produces a very loud, tinny clang that can be heard all through the house.Although it is a large oven, it is lightweight and quite often pushing the door release will slide the entire oven backwards.Changing the power level requires pressing the power level button multiple times - e.g., defrosting at 30% level requires pushing the power level eight times. Our old oven required only two - power level and 3 on the keypad.Likewise, setting nine minutes on the "Quick Min" function requires pushing the "Quick Min" button nine times and then pressing start. Our old oven required only pushing "Quick Cook" and 9 on the keypad (without having to press start).The keypad had no tactile feel. If you turn off the beep function, you need to pay close attention to the display to make sure the key you pressed actually activated. Turning off the beep function also turns off the end-of-cycle beep. Since the end-of-cycle beep is not nearly as loud and irritating as our old oven, we chose to leave this function "on."Conclusion:Although not perfect, we are satisfied overall after using this unit for two months. Based on a number of other reviews, we did purchase the extended warranty.
I have this Radio/CD player for over a year now, I use it at work, every day for over 8 hrs a day, and never had problems with it. We have 3 of this at work and they all work fine. No hissing or CD problems at all. I conected my to a pair of cheap computer speakers and the sound is amazing. That is why 2 co-worker asked me to get them one ea. they love theirs to and everybody that hears them comment on how good it sound, specially for the size and design.Mine and one of the ones I got for a cooworker, are refurbished and they sound and work excellent.I guess we got lucky.I am looking to buy one more at a good price for home now.
You can't go wrong with Logitech. This device is simple to setup on a Windows XP PC. It has some real useful features in the software and does a good job with lighting. I use it for video conference calls on a regular basis.
I was looking for a fairly cheap pack of a small amount of CDRs to make my order up to the minimum to get free shipping. I guess i should perhaps have known better as $5.99 for 12 discs does look too good to be true in hindsight. Besides there was no descrptive text with the item. Low and behold when it arrived it was indeed only one disc. So we are returning it hoping that amazon will agree that that it should have been described a little better. Im presuming that the x12 refers to speed or capacity or something - but not everyone would realize or even know this.
Love this arm band. I previously purchased another brand from Avon and it would keep sliding down my upper arm and the velcro strapping was difficult to connect. This arm band stayes where you place it. I have small arms and this is a perfect fit for me. I adjusted the strap to my upper arm and no longer have to adjust the velcro strap as I can pull it up and down my arm because it stretches alittle. I can adjust the volume without removing the MP3 player. It is also very easy to slid the MP3 in and out of the pocket to change settings. I would strongly suggested purchasing this arm band.
This is a convenient cable to have, but not worth $35. You can get a compatible cable made by Gilsson Technologies selling currently on Amazon for $14.75....Garmin compatible PC Interface Cable with Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter for eTrex Mariner Legend Vista Legend Venture, eMap, Geko GPS (Vista, Legend, etc.)
Popped the card and the disc into the system, let the OS do the install, and boom, I had audio. I'm only using the basic stereo output with the supplied drivers & basic applications like Media Player, so I can't comment on the capabilities of the card or the Creative applications beyond that. On a side note, I needed this for a system that I know to be electrically noisy, and this card does not seem to be particularly susceptible to it, with little of the noise leaking into the audio. If what you want is a bssic card with a no-hassle install, you should be happy with this one.
Everything I read about this enclosure sounds good, but I don't understand this specification: "Up to 750 GB 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive"! One review said a 1TB drive was used. Why do the specs limit the size of drive??
What can I say? It's name brand Canon ink that won't clog your print heads offered at a good price and delivered quickly. No negatives here that I can see.
I have had a set of Bose quietComfort headphones for over 4 years, one side developped a slight hum so I started looking for a replacement. I never had an issue w/ the Bose set (but never compared them to others) and use them mostly in an open office setting to listen to yahoomusic etc. I have had this unit for approx. 6 months now.I'll list the plusses of the audio technica:1) Very nicely constructed, solid feel.2) No battery pack to lug arround, battery (single) goes into the left earpiece.3) The cord is infinitely longer than the Bose unit (I always need an extension cord w/ Bose) I suppose the shorter cord works great in flight.4) You don't need to have sound suppression switched on to listen, w/ Bose if the battery is dead or low - no sound.5) The cord unplugs from the headset - you can use the sound cancelation without being plugged in, this is perfect for the teenagers who love to ignore their parents.6) The case is very solid (hard shell w/ cordura nylon looking material other and a heavy duty zipper), and large enough for an easy fit.7) The sound is much "cleaner" than Bose, very crisp.I dont't often write reviews, but this product is worthy.
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.
We've had this clock plus another style of same vendor's product for ~ 5 years. Of late the Oak-grain clock has failed to sync with the Colorado atomic clock. It just will not do it. Annoying, as its main benefit is frustrated...still works as a quartz clock, though. The other clock still syncs with Colorado well, but does a poor job of syncing with the outside T probe.Go figure.
Your first problem with this non-transmitter is turning it on. About half the time it doesn't. If the company says it's in sleep, read coma for sleep. Then there's the problem with transmitting. This is rabbit-ears technology: you usually need to be touching it for it to come in. Remember watching the Orioles in the world serieses (sp) in the late 60's-early 70's? Someone would have to hold the rabbit-ears for the station to come in? That's this thing. And if you drive by overhead power or telephone wires, forget it.
If you're not looking for features like bluetooth and media capabilities this is a great unit. For less than $150 you get US and European maps.
I have two of these in SLi. I play FS2004 (an old and simple game by today's standards) on a machine with a Phenom 9500 and 4Gb of G.Skill 800MHz RAM. When cycling thorough the four views in the game, I get a lag in the painting of the screen. For instance, the instrument panel in the virtual cockpit of an airliner like a 747 will take a second or so to fully "paint in." This bugs me. I paid the bucks for two of these cards to banish slow or lagging screenpaints, and they persist. My next thrust will be to buy a third and go with a mobo that will handle that many. I'd say look around for something better. I'm stuck with the two and have to buy a third because all three cards must match for a three-card, SLi set-up...
The Nikon D80 is an excellent mid range camera that works well with previously purchased lens for the Nikon system. The metering functions are great, and the processing power is awesome. This is a great travel camera with good weight and it feels good in the hand. I have no disappointments with the camera. The supplied software suite was easy to install and the interface with the camera worked well the first time I used it. I recommend this camera if one does not want to make the jump to the D300. Most individuals will be unable to detect the difference in 10 megapixels verses 12 megapixels. This camera should produce some great photo enlargements.
Definitely would recommend these speakers. Great sound for the wattage and you can use 2 sets with one transmitter...put 4 speakers around the house if you like. Although not entirely wireless, you do get to eliminate one wire per set, and can use multiple sources of sound if you want. All in all, a good buy!!
These phones sound phenomenal, no doubt, they have plenty of clarity and punch, I love the way they sound. They are lite weight and don't hurt my ears even after hours of wearing them. The clips work perfect and the phones never slip off. The only issue I have is that the cord connected to the phones has a tendency to tangle itself into loops and knots constantly, more so than any other phones I've ever used. It's kind of aggravating to have to untangle the cord all the time, but aside from that, you can't beat the performance, comfort, and price of these ear clips.
Bought this along with the Griffin auto charger. None of the pre-programmed frequencies work well in the Dallas area...lots of static and background noise.
durable, seems like it will do the trick although I have not had a chance to actually use it. We'll see.
THE ITEM MET MY EXPECTATION. IT IS SUPER AND PERFECTLY IN GOOD CONDITION. THE OUTPUT IS ALSO GOOD.
Date on still photo will not print,it's no good where yoy need that type of info on the printed photo.
The recycle time is faster than my camera 7D flash. I use this for my 7D as an on board flash or as external. The 7D has a built in wireless transmitter so you can remotely fire this bad boy from a different location. Of course to make it work, your own camera flash must be up. The 7D flash will fire first (low power) to trigger the 480exii. No worries though, because they are fired an milliseconds apart from each other, the front flash won't affect your image, just the remote flash.
Connected this wire to my Polk TSi500's and cs10 speakers using silverback banana plugs. Audio sounds great which the wire deserves at least a little credit, as the speakers couldnt function without it.One strand has a white stripe to separate positive and negative. Cuts easy, and from my limited experience seems like good wire overall.Definitely recommended for a DIY speaker job.
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.
The D-Link DGS-2208 is a good solution for upgrading to inexpensive to gigabit capability. Requires that NICs be gigabit capable to take advantage of increased bandwidth, otherwise the switched connections will remain at legacy 100 megabit bandwidths.
I have to agree with the "positive" reviewers here: these boxes are perfect for jewel boxes, holding 30 CDs with ease, but without allowing them to rattle around. The fiberboard has a solid feel to it. Assembly was easy. The lids I received were not as loose as some have described, but I leave the lids under the boxes as a tray, as that allows me to scan all the CD titles. It was also easy to make a few tab dividers for inside the box, and not much harder to print inserts for the placket on the front. An ideal solution for storing original CDs, which is about all most of us do with them anymore!
My cordless home phone was not holding a charge. I realized that instead of buying a whole new phone (as my son urged) I could probably bring it back to life with a new battery pack. Worked like a charm. Pleasant folks to work with, speedy shipping.
The case was a little thicker than what I was hoping for and the reflective glass is definitely not very appealing if you plan to watch movies on your iPod. I bought this for my 160 GB iPod. There are two different covers in the case to fit different different models. The reflective cover is very cool and you can also use it as a mirror. It's also easy to remove the top cover if you plan to watch a video on it. Overall I'm very satisfied with this item, considered the $5 I paid for it. I just wish it was a little lighter in order to make jugging with this much more easier.
Its a beauty. A sleek multi-function device that comes handy any time. Mostly used as a backup headset to my bluetooth.
We use it for a digital camera case (as we have with other size Pelican cases). Easy to use and it is sturdy.
I've only had this little guy for a couple of months, but I have tested it in various settings, with varying levels of background noise and it works like a charm in all of them. It's easy to use, relatively intuitive, is lightweight and I haven't had an issue with it yet!
I have had this product for 3 weeks now. A friend of mine gave it to me at a LAN party. I liked the sensitivity at first but then found it extremely uncomfortable. The side buttons require a lot of force. Buttons are hard to reach in gaming. Some improvements to the scroll wheel would be also welcome. Razer has done nice products in the past. This one just did not appeal to me personally.
I ordered 10 of the Kingston Technology 512 MB MicroSD Memory Cards at $2.64 a piece. I thought this was a great deal and figured that the shipping might be high. I figured I might pay as high as $52+ because of the low price, so I used the one click order method. Boy was I wrong! Shipping for each of these items is over $5 a piece. My $26.40 became $77+ with shipping. When I e-mailed BlueProton, I included my e-mail address and phone number, so we could negotiate the shipping price. I also said that if they would not come down on the shipping and handling costs, that they could cancel the order, which they did without contacting me. So, I gave them a 2 instead of a 1. BEWARE!!!!!!!
These speakers sounded great until shortly after the warranty expired. The the left channel stopped working. I emailed Klipsch customer service and they told me that after the warranty expired they really can't help me. Then I checked various websites with reviews of the PM 2.1's and I found hundreds of reviews complaining of similar problems. The speakers sounded really good, but my next set will be another brand.
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.
- It helps me swing with a correct plane.- It helps create consistency.- It helps me do dignosis in my swing. If it does not rest on my left arm properly, something must have changed in my swing and I can start fixing it. (or at least I know that there is a problem in my swing on that day.)- It's small and light weight. Can be carried to anywhere.- It can be combined with Medicus swing trainer or Skiltz Refiner.I liked so much that I purchased one more. I can now put it to a short club and a long club at the same time and see if I can swing properly altenating the clubs.
Fits perfect! This is half the price in the stores. If you have lost your suction this is the one to replace it with.
Wanted a sub that would sound nice, but not take up too much room in my SE7 Rover. I was worried because sometimes with subs that are in a SUV and you don't have a trunk to buffer some of the sound, your sub sounds really sloppy. Very pleased with how this sub sounds. Clean, tight bass. Doesn't hit as hard as my 12' fosgate in my other car, but has a good thump to it. Just enough to make my system sound good.I must say again though, I am really impressed by the clean, tight sound that it produces.Not a bad price at all either.I would recommend this product.
This is by far a giant step backwards from Nikon. Really an cheap, inferior product as compared to what it's replacing, the MH-19 Battery Charger, discontinued by Nikon. The MH-19 was a dual battery charger, with both AC and DC charging options.Although many did complain that it would only charge one battery at a time. (The charging of the second battery would only begin after the first battery completed charging.) Something Nikon should have corrected and come out with a revised model.Instead, they just discontinued the product, and came out with this cheaper MH-18a model, which will only hold one battery.So that forces people to purchase 'two' of these for the charging of two batteries for those cameras with expanded battery capacities, such as those using the MD-80.A better battery charging system? Well, after purchasing 'two' of these, granted, one can now charge two batteries at the same time without that issue the MH-19 had of first charging one battery, then the second.However the MH-19 did only use one electrical outlet, where using two MH-18a chargers, now a second electrical outlet is needed.But that is not the worst of all.. By not revising the MH-19 to charge two batteries at the same time, discontinuing that and coming out with a cheaper single battery charger, Nikon once again dropped the ball, taking that giant step backwards.The MH-19 did have both AC and DC charging options, meaning that you can charge batteries away from an AC source, such as using a vehicle DC source. The MH-19 did come with an internal plug and cord just for this purpose.However according to Nikon Customer Relations, the MH-18a can be operated AC only.So now, besides having to purchase two MH-18a chargers, to have that option for location or remote vehicle DC charging, one needs to go out and purchase a vehicle power inverter, with two AC outlets on it.I'm not impressed Nikon!
There is no sports (action) setting on this camera, so if you plan to take a picture of anything that moves, be it your child's football game or even your pet, forget it. You can expect a 2-3 second delay -- just enough to miss the shot you wanted. It doesn't matter which setting you use. I suppose the camera is fine for pictures of buildings and flowers, but don't you want to fill your albums with more than that?
Excellent product; integrates perfectly with my other exisitng Polk Audio speakers and completed my Denon Home Theater system with outstanding sound and performance!
This case is great if you're looking for a nice balance of protection and style. I've only wished that shipping was a bit faster but it was worth the wait. The only thing that is bad about this case was just a personall experience of mine. The same day I got the case I manage to drop my phone for the very first time luckily this case protected my phone well enough that I didn't have any scratches nor dings but the case itself split. I went to the store and bought super glue and it looks just as brand new. I recommend this case!!
I purchased this product so I could use the Amazon Unbox service. Beware and read the fine print - you can only download and use the portable media version of a movie for movies you BUY. If you RENT, you are stuck viewing the movie on your computer or a TIVO.As for the Zen, it's great. It comes with very good software for managing and syncing your Zen. I did have trouble copying movies in MPG format to the Zen, because the Zen has to convert them to a compatible format. DivX and Xvid are no problem. My only real complaint is that the rocker switch on the right is hard to navigate, and I have small fingers. You also have to create your MP3 playlist on the Zen or with Creative Media Center, even if you have created the previously in Windows Media Player and saved them in m3u format.Oh, I owned a Zune for one day. It was such a dog I took it back and got the Zen.
I received these as a present!My old ones were sony pro and I thought they sounded decent.But comparing the sony to the denon is not much of a matchup!The denons are clear and loud and has all the bass you ever wanted...I'm talking thru the laptop!!!Not a 3k stereo!And no fancy soundboard either! I'd compare them sensitivity wise, something akin to klipsch,where you can drive the speakers with a 5watt boom box...of course the boombox doesn't have enuf RMS to reallyget the fabulous sound of 100watts RMS per channel if you get my meaning!?And of course they reproduce the cleaner sound you get thru a nice stereo as well!Anyways, I was surprised to get them as a present, and I was even more surprised as to how spectacular they sounded!If you get a chance to try them...then do so.What would you like to know that I did not mention?
I am in the electronics industry and i resale those tvs in other countries, this one is the best tv i have ever, sleek desing great picture no complains, strongly recomended
This black cartridge gives crisp clear text and images. It is excellent for the home or small office environment. Additionally it can stand up to moderate usage and gives about 350 pages before cartridge has to be replaced. I have found it economical to use.
This is one great router, easy step by step instructions on the cd. This router is fast and hangs on to the connection without any hickups.One of the best looking routers on the market with a great price from Amazon. I was a little un easy about networking with all the negative reviews from other users, but this router is really a no brainer.
HII bought this re-furbished from HP. My notebook has an ML-40 2.2Ghz, 1GB memory, 80GB HDD and 1400x1050 LCD.Usually the 1st week I buy any computer I take it to the roughest possible tests. I have completely tested the machine using prime95 and it works without failure [http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm]also there is no CPU heatup beyong 85C. I also subjected the ATI graphics to a 24 hours stress test using quake 3 demo in looping mode and there was no problem. I tested the 1GB memory using memtest86 and there were no issues. Finally I did a dead pixels test [http://www.gdargaud.net/Hack/DeadPixels.html] for the LCD and did not find any problems.The Broadcom Wireless is also no issue, and works well with all the wireless networks I have used it with.I did not get a chance to test the cardbus and smarcard slots. I have tested the flash reader and it worked well.Besides windows XP I have also used a few live linux CD's and none of them reported any problems.I have been ever since using this notebook for more than 2 months now and have faced no issues. I did also buy the 3 year care pack and the docking station was also included in the price of 1350. The notebook bulid is also much more compact and rugged compared to most consumer Compaq notebooks.I am very happy about my purchase.This is a very good notebook for a low price.
I bought the purple cover that comes with the belt clip, kickstand and LCD screen protectors. I think it's great. The case fits well, although the printed symbols don't line up exactly with the symbols on the player and it is a little slick. The belt clip did take a minute to figure out but once you discover it screws off it's not a problem to attach. The kickstand allows the player to stand up on my desk so I can see the information scroll by as the music plays. The screen protectors prevent scratches. I think the people complaining about scratches had the case with plastic cover, not the LCD screen protectors. (PCMicrocenter.com has both versions if you want to compare) I like the cover and would recommend it to others.
this product is of very good quality, after i got the mounting plate in place i hung from it without a problem. (250lbs) very impressive. the downsides are the directions are poor, and the bubble level that wasnt described in the article was broken but since i wasnt expecting it anyway i guess its not really a down side. make sure you have a big enough tv to cover the mounting plate because its not pretty.
these speakers look and sound pretty decent for the price. i have 2 and they slam. only concern i have is the cone is paper and then coated on face. i dont know how durabale they will be .
what can i say its a cable. low signal loss, its black, i need nine more words to finish this review.
I'm more than happy with this pressure cooker. I was looking for quality and price and I found it with this one. I have owned several pressure cookers of different brands and this is my favorite so far.
I ordered this product in May 2011. It is August and I still do not have my purchase. DO NOT buy from this dealer
This product lives up to its description. Exactly what I wanted but didn't think I could find anymore. I have a collection of Tapes that I want to convert to CDs but needed a quality playback tape deck that didn't cost too much. This is it. The functionality of the soft touch buttons is great. Great sound quality for a tape player.
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.
This worked perfectly. I attached a dock connector to RCA to it and the sound quality is excellent!! I would recommend!!
I have tried 4 different FM Modulators (Transmitters) to use with my I-pod, and this is the first that could transmit 'strong' enough for living in Boston. In fact, this unit is so strong, that you can broadcast over a station that has faint music, something I found the I-trip, the I-tunes, and a whole host of other units couldn't do. Remember though, it still won't be as good as CD quality. With the other units I tried, I could get the music to work for a while, but as soon as I drove just a little ways, I would have to find a 'cleaner' (more static) station- even just a hint of reception would throw the music off.
This is my 2nd Palm Z22 and it is very unreliable. Some days it will not work at all. It is defective. My old one worked fine for 3 years before it died.Would someone suggest a newer model?
I purchased and received these stickers a week ago. Today I cleaned my windows and the ink came right off. This shouldn't happen if it were a good quality product. Please, don't waist your money.
For an otherwise flawless system, the Sonos Controller is very poorly made. The product is large, bulky, awkward, and a bit heavy, but without the "substantial and well-constructed" feeling that heavier items should provide. While the large screen is a plus, the scroll wheel is almost painful to use. Compared to the iPod's scroll wheel, the Sonos wheel almost seems like a couple of vertical and horizontal motional detectors packaged as a circle. The unit often freezes, and only guesswork with random key strokes or a lengthy wait will cure the problem. Battery life is average, and expect to keep it docked (or plugged in) when not in use. I do not recommend this product, especially for its ridiculously high price, but it seems that there is no choice if you want the Sonos system.The Sonos Zoneplayer system, as evident in my reviews of the ZP100 and ZP80 bundles, is excellent.
Although I've never seen a digital camera cheap enough to use AAs, the spot on the package about lasting "four times longer in digital cameras" gave me an idea. I have a rather large video camera, Panasonic AG-455, that takes a 2,000 mAh sealed lead-acid battery. The capacity on this was giving me trouble so I started looking for ways to improve the 1.5 hour battery life without adding weight to a camera that already weighs ten pounds. I bought twelve of these, soldered them together to get 12V and stuffed them into the plastic shell of a retired lead-acid battery. Surprisingly this arrangement works reasonably well, and gives about 6 hours run-time, although it takes forever to charge. I use this camera every day and have recharged this pack about 100 times with no real decrease in performance. The only thing keeping these from a five-star review is the price. I made another battery pack using cheaper cells, Intermatic "Malibu" 1,700mAh NiMH (landscape light) batteries and it holds up about as well and cost about 30% less.
Sony HDR-FX1 3-CCD HDV High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoomthis is the best camcorder hd i ever use with the stuning hd video ,clear like crital and shiny like diamond eventhought it use a hdv tape it is still pretty good .i would recommended this for wedding short movie ,interview and video music.sony it is just the best in video camcorder ,i mean to say the king.this camcorder would not dissapointed you.i really recommended it if your swicthind from sd to hd.it is just the best.
I just wanted to note to anyone looking at the Slik U-212 DX tripod and wants a carrying case, this one is too short. You need the Large - 31" X 5" version with the U-212. I thought I might get away with this 25" shorter version because some of the "Customers who purchased this item also purchased..." lists had this case listed along with the U-212. Great case though - seems to be adequately constructed for daily use. The zippered pocket on the outside has a clear window for a business card to show through for identification, a nice touch. Any damage that you could impart on this case would also damage the tripod your were carrying inside it!
Its printing quality is as good as those kiosk from the department store. I bought it pre-owned and in a great condition, with no manual (I still do not know how to use all the way) I didn't know prior to acquiring this product that it only takes sony printing sheets and that they are so difficult to find and expensive to buy. Its printing quality deserves an A+
I read many reviews for this item and a lot mentioned prints in about 57 seconds but when I received my own I was more then happy with the 40 Sec prints and great quality of the photos.
For anyone who has suffered through trying to read a beginners book on C only to end up getting lost half way through, you will find this book a huge relief. This book stresses things like how code so from a perspective of communicating logically. And how to comment thoroughly so their is no doubt what the code does. This is not the end all book on C, so you will want to move on to more advanced books on C after this one.
I'm just a normal average Joe listener and wanted something a bit better than the 15 dollar JBL's I had, but not so expensive I would be upset if the kids tore up. These sound very good to me in all types of music.
I sent the brackets back. They would not have worked with the speakers that came with my Home Theatre System. I tried, but they didn't work out. I also wanted to mount them on a brick wall. I ended up sending them back and using the floor mounts that came with the Home Theatre System. I should have known.
Purchase crucial RAM for my MACBOOK. Delivery was as scheduled. Installation was easy as expected. No surprises. Works great!
We are still sorting through our pictures of our European vacation but overall the camera was excellent and we would highly recommend it. The optical zoom was incredible. Movie mode had great resolution and sound (only shot movies during the daylight) actually better than our older movie camera that we didn't take with us. The camera is on the heavy/bulky side but I don't know of a lighter camera with all of these options. If small is very important to you keep looking but features mattered more to us. It takes a bit to get familiar with the shooting options but nothing more than you would expect from a new camera.
The cartridges are well designed and easy to replace. I was always intimidated by anything that's 'inside' an electronic device. The whole replaement process didn't make me feel 'inadequate'at all. The price was great too. Amazon prices do beat the competitions, especially when you factor in the tax aspect.
I am living with a lot of old folks, and I have not used it yet. It will do the job just fine when the time comes. In the meantime, all of the transactions related to the order are excellent.
Our travel time in the mornings are long so I bought the dp8440 model for the car. My only complaint is the cover that holds the dvd's in place has very flimsy plastic and that was the first to go. I have had this dvd player for a while and if it can stand Nemo and Care Bears 4000 times it's worth the money. It has been dropped countless times, stepped on etc... still runs. I can't tell you the pain my 5 year old has inflicted on this player. Good stuff.
BP-512 lithium ion battery pack gives you an extra hour of recording time when you use it with your Canon ZR40 or ZR45MC camcorder - up to 2 hours, 45 minutes with the LCD off. (Battery life will vary with camcorder model, usage, temperature, and humidity.) And unlike NiCad batteries, lithium ion batteries have no &quot;memory effect&quot; to reduce their capacity.Key Features:BP-512 battery:Soft carrying case:detachable shoulder strapzippered, padded main compartmentzippered, padded pocket for accessoriescarrying handlebelt loopskit includes 60-minute Mini DV tape
Everything is so far so good, including the fast delivery. But I mainly use this machine to scan documents and books. On this, liDe 25 is not quick enough for my need.
My daughter did not have a charger for her DS and this works just fine as I expected it would.
Very similar to the Acase. It is much smaller than the average pen which may take some getting used toI don't know how long the ink will last
This is the best processor i bought. It is fast... very fast. But it cannot be described by words,you have to see it working. It's the best.....!
You are not going to find better option at this low price.You will really are going to enjoy it.
We ended up also ordering the 260 cause even though the 270 is more expensive it does not have text to speech. We didn't need the european maps cause we probably wont be going and I heard that they don't pick up signals in most of the european countries. In all I would say, if you only want to use it in America go with the 260, much better deal.
you're going to need this adapter for sure, does not come with instruction for the blue wire but found it on youtube.
Works very well,looks like new also I bought it as a refurbished one,no problems since I bought it.Good Choice!
This is a really great addition to my Handspring Prism. It basically turns your PDA into a compact laptop. I use it for typing my schedule (with 3 kids and being a graduate student there is a lot of that!!!), typing my notes for class (and in class), making study guides, flashcards, etc. I take it when we have to wait and my 6-year old uses it for letter recognition (so it's really sturdy). I love it.
Did a comparison with this Monster iCarPlay Wireless and the iTrip by Griffin. The iTrip, at half the cost, was a much better, clearer sounding unit than the Monster one. The nice thing about the Monster one is that it has a built-in charger, but that is about the only thing. The 8 presets that allow you to tune in for wireless aren't very good, seeing that here in my area, 89.5 is a fairly strong radio station so the frequencies around it get bleed out from it. Only one of the 8 frequencies that you can choose from worked, but still, alot of static. This was tested with the car not moving, so I can't verify what the quality is like while driving. I went with the iTrip by Griffin Technologies, which allows the user to choose from ANY station on the FM dial, not 8 pre-selected ones like the Monster allows.
Does Not work with Bose...Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle 2G (White)....I Bought three I'd read online it would wok...No it's to big....finally found a device that you plug into the back!~
I AM AN AVID PICTURE TAKER AND I HAVE BEEN WISHING FOR A BETTER CAMERA THAN I NOW HAVE , OR AT LEAST ONE THAT HAD MORE FEATURES. THIS CANON POWERSHOT IS EVERYTHING IT SAYS AND MORE. AND EASY TO USE TOO.
..............If you want to get your monitor off of your desktop. This mount works very well for me. Adjustment is easy and it frees up a lot of space on my desktop. I have read reviews of this product by people who complain that adjusting the position of the monitor is difficult. It is not. This is a very high quality piece that performs well. It is elegant at the same time. The metal is heavy and the construction is stout. Installation is very intuitive.
I bought these for watching eagles, and I love them.The price is great, and I initially bought two for my partner and myself.I love them so much I just bought Nikon's zoom binocs for real close up viewing. These are great all around binoculars, if you are following action, you will have no problem, and the optics are so great, you feel like you are flying with the birds, or right up next to what ever you are viewing. Great product.
WHY I BOUGHT ITMy Kodak USB cord wasn't working. I finally got this, after looking at many memory card readers. This one had good customer reviews and I trust SanDisk products. It was also cheap; ten dollars.PROS*It's high speed*It reads SD cards*It is small, and easy to fit in your camera bag or a memory card compartment.*On my Windows 7 PC I can easily just go to Computer\Removable Disk E:CONS*If the memory card goes in too far it does not work. You have to light up the light for it to work.OVERALL5/5. It's great, and does what it's supposed to. Not much more, but I suggest it for somebody who needs a high speed memory card reader.
Small and easy to just take outside to our patio area. It has a great sound and they can sit pretty much anywhere.
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.
Warning, this case claims to hold 9&quot; DVD players, but I purchased the Toshiba SD P2500, which has an 8.9&quot; viewing screen, AND this case was the only case recommended with this item, but it does not fit! If you have a large DVD player, don't buy this. You'll just have to pay the shipping costs to send it back. It infuriated me that Amazon would recommend an incompatible product.
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 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 LCD screen and touch controls work great to see what is playing or to advance tracks while using the computer for other things. The sound quality is excellent and room-filling, the construction of these speakers is high quality--they are HEAVY and the cables are thick--and the appearance is top-notch.For a Windows PC, both sound and data are output via USB, or an external MP3 or CD player can be hooked into the auxiliary input (without utilizing the screen's functionality).
Bought the camera and housing so that my wife and I could take diving photos. It worked very well out first trip out. Prepared just like the instructions said. Greased the O ring and checked in my sink. Went diving the next day and checked for leaks with and with out the camera placed. Everything was good so off we went into the water. The housing is very positively buoyant. However using the lanyard I clipped it to my BC and I was fine with it. The lens on the housing is so clear you can't tell it's there. It allowed the camera to take beautiful pictures. The buttons were spaced nicely too. I could do everything while wearing 5 mm gloves. I can't wait to use this camera in Bonaire. Definitely worth the money. I have no intentions of going past recreational limits at this point so I know this housing will do just fine. I know there are strobes that work and apparently lenses that attach to the housing so there are options if you want more flexibility than the camera can offer.
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.
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.
The bass line achieved by the 12" PSW125 is exactly what I wanted, I would recomend it to anyone.
Ever lived next door to someone who loved to play music on their great sound system? Thats how these speakers sound. No, not like a great sound system -- like the sound coming through a wall. Everything I play on these speakers sounds flat, dull, and cold. They get loud, but who wants to listen to such numb speakers? It sounds like the music is coming through cardboard or a wall or something.NOT recommended at all. I've never had Sony speakers before, but if they can't make slightly decent speakers for this price I'm sure not going to pay them more for a better Sony system. I recommend Altec Lansing, Boston Acoustics, or Klipsch speakers if you can find some in this price range. Actually, anything should be better!
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.
Clarity of the video is very poor when we connected to the TV.
I own a Pentax digital SLR and knew \these would be high quality. Used the recently on a cruise to take a look at whales breaching in the distance.
SO i bought one of these having had one about 8 years ago, and never experiencing any problems with(the system it was in was stolen). Well, i was finally building a good music production PC again and immeditatly went with this one having loved it so much in the past. My system was built flawlessly with zero issues. Upon my first attempt to use the card, poppy, noise, static. I did everything to attempt to fix this; Removed all sound card drivers and uninstalled all soundcards, then just reinstalled the delta drivers. I tweaked the bios, updated it(not recommended, luckily i had no issues)I switched everything, the only result i got was a variation of the noise. The card was then tested out in a XP system with original drivers, NO PROBLEMS. This is ridiculous. This company needs to get their stuff together, if there is issues with the 7 drivers on anyones system, this is a problem that needs to be fixed. If Google it you will find tons of people with this issues, coming from various computer backgrounds. Avoid this card like the plague. I installed a old Audigy platinum eax i had laying around, worked fine. What a joke, 140 dollar card vs. 20 dollar card, 20 dollar card wins, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! There is some creative Emu cards out there which are fairly similar to the delta and have similar price. i recommended those, this thing is garbage, M Audio should be ashamed of themselves!UPDATE: After having spent about a month tweaking my system, i was finally able to get the noises to go away. I was pretty upset though, because it meant i had to loose my secondary audio card (a much more light weight card for day to day listening). The end result after endless hours was the noise was gone. Recently after i guess installing SP1 maybe, well anyways their it was again, the noise. I went to M Audio's site, downloaded the newer drivers, and it's gone. I don't know if it will ever come back. But i am relieved it's gone. I can say it totally changed my opinion of M-Audio though. This was bad, and had i had the choice, it would have gone back. Though i now have a solid system with no noise, i would warn others to consider other options. Above all though, i really think M-Audio needs to make an update on their PCI card line, all these products have been around for 10 years almost now, and without any real physical update, heck, lie to me, at least throw it in a new case or something.
After much deliberating between the Koss Pro-4AAs and the Sennheiser 203's, I finally decided to get the Koss. The common consensus with the headphones was that while the sound is great, it's tight and uncomfortable to wear.The first thing that I noticed was that the phones are actually quite comfortable. They're loose, but still feel stable. I have a fairly large head but they do fit well. I can understand how they might get uncomfortable for some, especially after long sessions. The color isn't "ill green" as some have described, though not exactly the tan pictured.The sound is excellent and clean, and has some of the best treble I've ever heard. However, it's a bit lacking (natively) in the bass department. When I first put the phones on I was a bit disappointed, however after changing the equalizer settings it's very good. Unfortunately this is worth a star, the set should natively have great bass. It also really brings out so many finer details that cannot be heard with cheaper headsets.One of the biggest other issues is that this pair natively has a 1/4" jack rather than the (now standard) 3.5mm jack. This is understandable considering this were traditionally for studio use, however in the current times it's definitely an oddity. It can be easily remedied by buying a $5 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter, but looks very odd (and can cause bending issues) coming out of an MP3 player or computer. However, for use in my amplifier or pedal the native 1/4" plug is perfect.I don't think I would have been as satisfied with the Sennheisers, and am very satisfied I bought this pair.
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.
MY CHEAP 25 DOLLAR SPEAKERS THAT I THREW OUT WERE BETTER - SORRY I THEW THEM OUT!! THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC I HEAR SOUNDS THICK AND WITH NO CLARITY. WILL BE LOOKING FOR BETTER ONES. BOSE - YOU HAVE SOME WORK TO DO WITH THESE SPEAKERS.
Nothing bad to say. Would buy again. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This is truly professional grade glass. It feels solid, with smooth controls. Accurate focus and razor sharp IQ. As good as my favorite 50mm lens. Wish my wider angle lenses were this sharp, but no complaints with my 11-22mm lens. Money well spent.
These headphones are incredible for some details in certain types of music (and great for sound isolation), but I had to rate them a 2 because they simply don't hold up overall when compared to other quality headphones. For me, they sound small and deeply recessed, especially in the mid highs and mid bass ranges.You can get used to them and enjoy them by themselves, but as soon as you hear another pair of closed phones right before or after, you realize how small and tinny the sound quality is. Go to an audio store; many will have this pair along with a few others that are also closed; try them all and you'll hear what I mean. I ended up replacing these with a pair of Audio Technica es7's.
Very nice product, much much lower cost than most on ebay were starting at. Looks great in my boat too.
I just bought one, received, tried, it suddenly died after using for one hour without any AC on. This is the same problem mentioned in some of reviews. When such a problem persists, no one should buy it, period. I am returning the item.
Basically, I needed a computer for my Dj setup and for the price and condition of this laptop it was a steal. Delivery was pretty good and so far so good. I'm pleased with this purchase!!
Is ACE insane? Twenty dollars for this simple transformer? Other stores charge 29 cents.
For the last two weekends, we've had two, very large bonfires in our Landmann pit and we LOVE it! In fact, we now sort of wish we'd bought an even larger one. This model is large enough for a crowd of five or six to toast their tootsies and marshmallows at the same time.The construction seems extremely sturdy - there is a bit of assembly required; the two of us were able to do this in about twenty minutes. The pit itself can easily hold a fairly large pile of kindling and about six 18" to 24" logs easily. Each fire we've had has been at least four hours in duration and we've noticed no burn-through or scorching on the ground underneath the pit.A GREAT deal!I was a bit skeptical, given the ridiculously low price but
I just bought these speakers on Monday from Electronic Express and they arrived this afternoon, Thursday! I couldn't be more pleased with the fast shipping. Both in my Creative Live! 24 bit sound card and in my old Sansa m230 MP3 player, these things sound great. There is plenty of bass, and the mids and trebles sound good too.Noise reduction could be a little better, considering these headphones are pretty big and cover the whole ear. However I have noticed that the noise reduction increases as I turn up the volume.My one dislike about these headphones is the cable, which is rather thin and flimsy looking. The length of the cable is definitely sufficient. The actual plugs are very high quality, and gold plated, and the headphones come with a gold plated 1\4 adapter.The headphones, although a bit large, are comfortable. They also work with my glasses.Overall I am very pleased with my purchase.UPDATE:As expected the cable has started to go bad. However, I did purchase the headphones over two years ago, and I'm sure I could have been more careful with them. Also, it is a little uncomfortable to wear these headphones for more than an hour at a time--the top of your head starts to hurt. And finally, trying to listen to music while laying on your back is not easy because the drivers are so big and push against the pillow, and they squeak when you move your head.Having said all that, I'm still glad I bought them. There may be better headphones out there for the price I paid, but these have successfully filled my needs.
I am also writing to report that I was shipped the wrong item when attempting to purchase this adapter. This item is described as an adapter that can allow transfer from compactflash cards which are to wide to fit into laptop ExpressCard/34 slot. As pictured the adapter has a white plastic piece that is wide and can accept the compactflash card. The card I was sent is called an eFilm ExpressCard 34 SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD Adapter. It fits in the slot but does not solve the problem of being abel to accept the wider compactflash card.
The mouse lives up to the name. Extremely small. Much smaller than I thought it would be just looking at the numbers (or even the box). It is flatter than most mice this size, not a good body to rest even a small hand on, but they made it easy to hold from the sides. Definitely avoid this for gaming. Too hard to move something so small very far very fast. This mouse is nothing but compact, but if you are looking for compact, this is it.The tracking and buttons are top notch. standard DPI and great accuracy. I expect a Microsoft sensor to last and hold up. The buttons and wheel are solid and fast with a good click sound for now. Will have to see how they hold up.The cord was exactly what I was looking for. Last travel mouse died because the retractable cause the wires to disconnect inside the mouse. Something common in "notebook" mice. But my main mouse has a bit too long of a cord to make traveling perfectly easy. The short cord on this is perfect for traveling and setting up with a laptop away.Note: I always use a mouse pad.
Absolutely LOVE these ear buds!!!I got the cheaper pair because I did not want the talk ability or anything to add to making music listening more complex.The packaging is great, they are much smaller than I thought they would be. Very small, VERY effective. The gunmetal black look spectacular. The photo shows some hint of green, but it isn't at all green in real life.The buds themselves work absolutely perfect. I use small due to my ear size obviously. They are so much more comfy than the cheap ones Mac gives you with our iPhones.These are a MUST buy for anyone who enjoys listenin to music with great isolation from the environment. These do a really great job of isolating surround noises...best piece of audio equipment I have bought in YEARS!!!
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.
I have been using this product for one month, it has hardly given me any trouble. We have four laptops at home, it works well with all of them but occasionally it stops working but it recovers back nevertheless, for around 40$ this is a decent deal.
I do have to give this Olympus props for seeming to be a first of what I hope to be a standard feature in compact digital cameras: ruggedness on land and in water. It's awesome to be able to bring the camera to a rained-out concert or to the pool and not have to worry. Now if they can just combine that capability with my cellphone & iPod, I'd be REALLY pleased (imagine that -- a waterproof iPhone4!) :)Anyway, back to the Olympus here. The trouble is - and it seems that others notice this too -- that the camera just doesn't take good pictures. No matter what settings I would put it on, or even with the presets -- most my pictures all have turned out blurry. I think I have a decent handle of how I might take good photos, and I've passed the camera to several more adept photographer friends of mine. Even in daylight situations, quick motion is hard to capture. The camera requires very steady hands and a slow response to take a decent photo. Often, shadowed areas of the photos also seem more dull in color!Another problem is that I also take many of my pictures at night: at concerts, in the club, etc. This camera cannot 'tahan'.We should be at a technological point where a candle-lit dinner doesn't require flash for sharp, beautiful photos. But this Olympus always requires the flash.And, at a distance, the flash often illuminates the particles within a 3 foot range, blowing out whatever is in the foreground and creating all sorts of odd orbs and such, whilst leaving the desired target (let's say a stage) in darkness. In close-up photos, my friend's faces are needlessly 'over-exposed' -- and we all know how unflattering flash can be (red-eye, oily faces, etc.) If at all possible, I don't want to take any photos with flash. This camera just can't handle available light! :(I feel that this is a good start on a product that really needs to be refined more. Once they put the photo-quality of some of the Canons or HP digital cameras I've seen into a rugged, slim and stylish exterior of this Olympus, then I can recommend it as a purchase for anyone that cares about their memories and quality of their photographs! Until then, I can't.
Pelican 1401 3 Pc Replacement Foam Set for 1400 CaseThe Pelican 1401 is the direct replacement foam for the Pelican 1400 case.All 3 pieces are pick and pluck foam.Great if you transport different items in the same case. You can switch the foam out quickly and easily.Use chalk to outline the items and cut about 1/8" smaller than the outline for a snug fit, I used a disposable snap off blade knife from the hardware store to cut the foam like cake!I would avoid the electric knife or hot knife like some people use which can hack up your foam faster then you can be disappointed.
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
It appears that there are no more stereo systems that play cassettes so I had to buy used item and I was pleasantly surprised how perfect it was appearance and working-wise.
As the title says, what more do you want when you get what you expect, at a decent price, making it a good value.
Great tv have the samsung 46" also. Great picture quality and features. Do not have hdtv box hooked up to 23" just digital signal, which we are using in the bedroom , but are receiving local channels in high def because of tuner. The 46" is hooked up to hd box and is awesome. Would reccommend this product.
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.
There are cheaper firewire cards for notebooks, but when you buy Adaptec you know what you get, and that's solid reliability with no nonsense. My Thinkpad T42 lacked built in firewire (aka IEEE 1394 or iLink for the Sony set), and I needed a reliable card for capturing DV at work. Given that I don't want to chance my ability to do my job with lesser cards, I went with this one and was not disappointed. XP won't require any drivers, and it's plug and play. Other cards should work the same, but your mileage may vary. FYI, newer laptops may require an ExpressCard type device, this is a CardBus device.
I bought this DVD player a year ago. It worked fine at first and then about 4months after having it, I would put a movie in and all I would hear was a clicking noise and then it would tell me there was no disc in there. I am very dissatisfied with this brand and I will never buy an APEX product again. I had bought DVD players for my family members and none of them are APEX. I have told everyone I know never to buy APEX and so far none of them have had a problem with there Panosonic, and Sony DVD players.
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!
Screaming Meanie has got to be the bestScreaming Meanie has got to be the best Alarm Clock ever made! If this doesn't wake you up, nothing can! It ranks higher then any of my expectations. However, a word of caution; read the part of the instructions which explain how to turn it off. Meanie was a Christmas gift to my boyfriend, and he decided to try it out after opening it. The look of terror on his face when he realized he couldn't turn it off was priceless!
Have had this mouse for a month and really like it, tried it on wifes' machine and it worked fine there also, receiver was about 4 ft. away, usb port is at the bottom on her stand. One reviewer said would not work more than a foot away, I did not find that the case. If you like a smaller mouse,no wires, responsive, really good for a notebook, this is it. buckAnother plus, its plug and play, you don't have to download the soft ware unless you want to use the magnifier and side scroll, I may do it later.
There is so much to recommend about the HP 7350. Printing is extremely quiet and professional in appearance. You have the option of either hooking it up to your PC or Mac (USB cable must be purchased separately) or operating it as an independent unit by simply inserting your smart card into the slot on the front. If you want to print 4x6's, there is a separate tray/slot for this size of paper. The controls have a nice feel, and the screen displaying the options is angled up slightly, making it easy to read for most people. You can print out an &quot;index&quot; or proof sheet of the photos on your card for preview.The unit comes with 57(color) and 58(photo) cartridges that are about 1/3 full. If you want to use this as a regular ink jet as well, you'll have to buy a #56 black ink cartridge. It also comes with a few sheets of glossy photo paper to get you started.The photos that come out of this printer look as though they were professional printed, with high resolution (of course, the resolution of your digital camera has a lot to do with this) and a clean look. The printing itself is rather slow, especially if you are used to a laser printer as I am, but the results are well worth it.I highly recommend this printer to anyone with a digital camera. You won't regret it.
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.
Item never worked, had to be returned to Amazon, whom is still my favorite retailer, as for their easy return policy. Skip this, maybe it will work for you but mine never worked and I do not have the time to wait for another possible defected one to ship out.
Bought 2 of these to wire 3 buildings together at a church. Installed one in each of the 2 main buildings for the demarc and wired the incoming and outgoing feeds as well as the ports in the building to the panel and ran jumpers for all to the switch located close by.These worked well. They are well constructed and marked. The layout made it easy to label all of the ports so someone else does not have to trace things out to figure where they go. I only currently needed 6 ports at each location, but I wanted the option for additional runs in the future(which I have already been asked to do).The only thing would be if the wall mount was more enclosed (I hate all the dust and crud that accumulates in the back of these things).These have been in place for almost a years with no problems. They made the wiring job much easier (and were a good price). I may be purchasing one more for the third building to expand the network (and will install these at any other wiring jobs that I can).
Has a nice sturdy key loop, that I use to attach this drive to my keychain. Does not come with some of the autoloading software that some vendors seem to be supplying now. Works just fine on both my Mac and PC's.
I ordered 2 gig for my sister's 20" iMac and 2 gig of another size memory for my bro-in-law's 17" iMac and an esd wrist strap. It got here so fast I was in shock, and all works great! Crucial also had the best prices on memory, and I searched the web for hours before deciding on them. Avoid the Apple store, it's expensive and recommended the wrong memory for the 17" iMac. Crucial's new memory checker beta worked great, too, though I only used it for kicks, I already knew what I was after. I got it all at the same price, straight from their website rather than using Amazon.
Many people had problems with paper jam on the CLP 300, so I just want to share a quick fix that helped me and my friend.Since this IS a review, I'll quickly mention that I bought this printer a year ago for the occasional printing need and still haven't gone through the initial toners yet. So far so good, decent quality and speed, quiet and small. I'm happy with it. If not for the paper jam issue, this is a great printer as I've seen it on sale for about $150 in many occasions.Both me and my friend's CLP 300 had trouble picking up paper from the paper tray, so to fix the problem, you need to first take the paper tray out and empty it. At the front of the paper tray and you'll find a ramp responsible for lifting your stack of paper onto the feeding mechanism. What you'll need to do is to remove this ramp by stretching the side of the tray and poping out the plastic ramp. Underneath the ramp you'll see the two springs responsible for holding the ramp up. Simply stretch the springs until they're 3/4 inch longer than the original length, and snap the parts back together. Now there should be enough friction for the rubber roller to prevent any more paper jams.
I love this device! I was impressed with the device after visiting the company's website. I did a lot of research and concluded that it offered the biggest bang for the buck. The display is AWESOME...reminds me of a mini plasma TV, free traffic info. which can automatically re-route my trip is great for my daily commute, Bluetooth is very convenient to use, the Reality View and Lane Assist feature reduces stress, it's like having a co-pilot with me everyday. I highly recommend the gps unit.
I have this connected to my 50" Panasonic Plasma TV with my TiVo HD and Xbox 360 Elite working great through it. Also, my Harmony 880 universal remote is able to control it with relative ease. The power saving feature on this HDMI switcher is also pretty nice.Ironically, the only negative about this HDMI switcher is that my Apple TV doesn't work going through it so I have to attach my Apple TV directly to my TV. Not exactly sure why Apple TV doesn't work but that's a bummer.Overall it's a great product despite an obvious and ironic downside.
Hey what can I say, I only buy this brand of hard drive. I value my data, and every one i've ever bought is still in service today. you get what you pay for...it's the bomb.
I recently purchased two computers for our home. One was a lap top for my wife and the other was a desktop for my home office. We already had the main desktop computer with dsl internet connection so we needed to install a wireless router so we could both have access. Since my home office was at the opposite end of our home, the wireless signal was very weak. The Netgear wireless range extender was just the ticket to fill the void. Easy to use and very simple, just plug into any electric outlet.
I do a lot of work on my laptop while traveling on planes, and it's typically confidential material. While you hope that the average person sitting next to you is *not* working for a competing company and watching your every move, you never know. Paranoia aside, it's information that we don't want the general public to know, and all it takes is one person to write something on their blog. Anyway, my confidentiality concern is assuaged with this privacy filter. Depending on how cramped your airline seats are, you may not get 100% filtering with this. The person next to you may still be able to see some images of what's on your screen. However, I think it's sufficient to protect your privacy. I think this is a great innovation. I agree with some of the other reviewers that it seems a bit pricey, and I'll be interested to see if the sticky tabs that hold the filter in place last for very long. Overall, though, I'm quite happy with this filter. And by the way, it was cheaper through Amazon.com than anywhere else I checked!
This is a great products. I have a Legend that will loose satilite contact just as soon as I got in heavy timber.. Ive been hunting several times this season already in some very thick cover and overhead foliage and I have not lost contact with the Legend HCx once.
This is a great GPS. Menus are easy to read and access. Not as many Points of interest as I would like....
This keyboard folds out well and I liked the feel of the keys.However, the IR connector needs to be in direct connection with the IR port in the PDA. For the iPaq, this port is at the bottom of the handheld. The 210 degree arm does not rotate to this area. In order to have the proper connectivity, you have to turn the handheld on its side. This then requires another software program download (not freeware that I can find) to rotate your screen to the landscape view, unless you can read sideways without getting a headache.Before buying this product, check your handheld to see if your IR port is between 4-8 o'clock - if so, this may be a difficult keyboard to use.
Good Only For Scanning Flat Items ~ No Depth Of Field For 3 Dimensional Items & Only Trial Software that you will need to pay extra for upgrades ~ if you want to resize your photos, etc. I am disappointed, as I have always used a scanner for items I list on auctions and this scanner is not really serving my purpose appropriately. I had a Hewlett Packard scanner that worked great for many years, but because I now have a computer with Windows Vista, it would not recognize my scanner because it was more than eight years old. So much for Vista ~ not too happy with that either. Live and learn. Now I see why so many people complain about the new windows vista. UPDATE: Scanner malfunctioned and Canon offered great customer service and a replacement at no charge to me!!!!!
I use this on my dell laptop. I travel for work and don't worry as much about people creeping on my screen. There is a shiny reflective side and dull matte finish side. I use the dull side to avoid glare. You're never safe from prying eyes but this screen certainly helps.
The lense protector is useless but the body will come in handy when the camera is swinging around your neck out in the elements to keep it pretty for when you use it indoors. A little excessive though but won't do any harm.
I really hate my Harmon Kardon receiver.Pros - It looks niceCons - everything else.I have an HK AVR 146, and have a couple friends that also have nothing but problems with their HK devices.Mine locks up constantly, requiring a reboot. Sometimes I have to spend several minutes sitting on the floor in front of it hitting the main power switch trying to get it to work, eventually it does for a while. Even when it doesn't lock up for a while, it will still have issues responding to remote commands, especially volume. I hit the volume button and nothing happens, but it works fine when I adjust it at the dial on the face. All of the other remote commands work fine. But then magically 10 minutes later, it will start respond to remote commands again. This thing is possessed or something.There are huge discrepancies between line volumes from different sources; for example when watching a Blu-Ray via HDMI, I have to increase the volume almost 20db to equal TV via HDMI. My digital media box is almost 30db difference from the TV. Xbox via HDMI about 10db difference. Some of this may be variances in the connected devices, but its especially annoying when the volume control doesn't work 10% of the time.The on screen display for set-up worked well when I set up the device and set speaker distances, however as it always happens with HK junk, these neat features always seem to fail completely right after the warranty expires, and HK doesn't stand behind their products. The OSD on my device doesn't work at all now, and there is no other way to change speaker settings via the panel.Spend your money on a quality Onkyo or Yamaha and avoid the beautiful HK siren song, they look a lot better on paper than they perform.
I just happened to be looking on Amazon at turntables, while listening to my AT-PL120 and I can attest to its quality and durability for home use. It plays 33 1/3 equally as well as 45 (does 78 too, but who has 78s??) in forward and reverse. Nice to also have the all possible adjustments available (a force gauge is a must). The target light comes in handy. If you are a home user like me or a professional DJ, I don't see how you can go wrong with this direct drive turntable. You almost get a high-end Technics turntable for a fraction of the price!
If you use a Canon Camera and wish to shoot macros,this is a must own product. Expensive, compared to Nikon's version, which is also cordless.
After searching and reading other reviews I decided on this product and it is definitely worth it. I took my old hard drive, plugged it into this hard drive enclosure and it works like a champ. Took me about 10 minutes, eight minutes of which was unscrewing the enclosure and putting it back together. Would highly recommend it. I don't think the fan is loud
We have had the camera for a week and took a lot of pictures at Christmas. Every picture turned out, even pictures where the sun was shining in the window behind subjects. We haven't even tried the manual settings yet and all settings have been on automatic. We wife had a Kodak camera and always had some pictures out of focus. Not one picture has been out of focus. We are very very impressed.
I am very pleased with this speaker system. I selected this after reading reviews of several options, and it sounded like the best for outdoor use which is my primary reason for wanting it. I was a bit hesitant as it sounds like the price is lowered to move them off the shelves for new models, but when considering the good reviews and the current price I could not resist. I really only need to use it as a speaker, but would have been happier if it included a radio for this price. When I first opened the box it was very easy to plug in and play and I couldn't even turn it up to full volume in the house as it gets so loud. I am not a "teckie" and only wanted something that sounded good as I have thousands of songs on my IPOD and just want to be able to play them and be mobile. I used it for a large outdoor cookout and I got many compliments on the sound. The only disappointment was from my nephew (early 20's) who could not connect his Iphone to it. I told him to keep on the lookout for future models.I did note that some purchasers said the bass was a bit high (and it can't be adjusted). I did make note of that when I listened carefully but didn't feel it was so overpowering that it negatively impacted playing songs. Again, I got many compliments and comments that it does sound better than Bose and I was very, very pleased with the performance.I highly recommend this unit; however I must add a caveat about the price. I got this for about $250 new on Amazon, I see the price is now about $349. Not sure I would have made that leap but if it is in the range you are looking for it's a great unit.
i am using this for an htc hero. I had the same brand product, but different model (was a charger and adaptor) and it worked great. A fluke happening broke the wire connector and rendered it useless. This product does not compare to the other. the music is garbled and sometimes doesn't play until i adjust the connectors to be just right. The connector has different ends so I can't even use it on my previous product.
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.
The camera seemed to be packed with plenty of features, however the unit I was sent did not have a working zoom function. Needless, to say I returned the camera and now I am going to spend a little extra money on a Canon.
Do not buy stuff from these people it been one month and I don't have my charger yet no good!!!!!!!!!!!;(
Carson Bandit 8x25 Quick-Focus Monocular just what it says, works as it should. Perfect for trail walking and bird watching..
i purchase this for my new lcd tv and computer monitor, works like a charm, my lcd tv screen looks as good as when i bought it.
Don't buy from PC Universe for the advertised $9.03 (if it is still there) because they will simply cancel your order. I thought the deal too good to be true (yet they wouldn't honor the price). Hopefully you are reading this review and it makes absolutely no sense because PC Universe has retracted the Imation 4 GB thumb drive for $9.03 ($6.98 S&H) from this site.
I've had the A20 for a couple of months now, and it's excellent. I can't add much more to what has already been said here about the camera itself, regarding pros and cons. I must say, I haven't had any inclination to drag my APS Elph out with me so much, now that I have the A20. The A20 is bigger than both the digital and film versions of the Elph, but it really is light-weight thanks to the plastic case and really not that much harder to tote along than the Elph. And it's just hard to beat the instant gratification of digital photography, especially when the results are so pleasing. I think photo quality actually surpasses that of my APS film camera. I also got the 128 MB Viking compact flash card, and in fact will probably order another. I was also pleased with all of the software that came with the camera. Elsewhere, I've heard people put down the ZoomBrowser software, but I found it gets the job done very well and works well with my other software. As good as the camera itself is, what really sold me on the A20 camera was the fact you could get a reasonably-priced water-proof case for it. I did in fact buy the WP-DC200 case and it's awesome. I'm not really into underwater photography, but at least now I can take my A20 out in the snow or on the beach and have fun snapping away, knowing my investment is well-protected. The WP-DC200 permits you full access to all buttons and features. You can also fully extend the zoom lens within the waterproof case. There is an anti-reflective coating on the lens of the waterproof case, which is a must and a very welcome feature. The waterproof case does add some bulk, but no worse than the bulk of my 35 mm SLR. And its design echoes the comfortable ergonomics of the camera itself and is easy to grip, even with small hands. You do need a steady grip and a strong index finger, though, to depress the shutter button. It does take a small bit of practice to feel fully comfortable manipulating the A20's controls through the case. But after awhile it becomes second-nature. I'm also eager to buy some of the accessory lenses and possibly the card photo printer available for the A20. I think it's great that for a camera that is basically a point-and-shoot digicam, so many great accessories are available to extend the A20's versatility.
Got these in Walgreens, took them back within 5 minutes! I am dead serious, i have bought the 97 cent ear buds from walmart and the sound was better! no bass whatsoever came through these, and although they are very comfortable, i'd say 90% of what i want an earphone for is sound quality. I was very surprised by these, and this is the only reason i am writing a review, i ussually don't.
Compatible Toner for HP4L/4ML, 4P/4MP, PX/EP-P, (92274A), 6,000 Yield (Purchased on 11/16/2007) Arrived as listed, on-time, and works great.
Nice sound quality,It exceed expectations! two by the price of one. It is realy a Lightweigh. The bass could be better.
I did not purchase this from Amazon. I would give this device a 4 instead of the one star. I thought I had lost my documents, but it was my error. The one thing that I do not like is that it does not have an on off button.
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.
this thing is really cool you otta get it its awesome it ha games and you can download even more games and it helps with organizaton and its AWESOME
I bought mine direct from the factory on sale for 39.99 with a free case and this is truly the coolest camera I've seen for the money. Pictures are bright crisp and clear outside. Inside requires light of course like any camera, no flash. Movies are very high quality and it will do 640 by 480 res clips!!! Comes with a hell of a software package and is just too cool for words. Even has adjustable focal length for closeups of flowers etc. I LOVE THIS THING! I bought it for launching in a rocket to take aerial video but now I may not, it's just too cute to risk!
These wires are good quality and very inexpensive, only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it is not on a spool.
I love my Shuffle! I use it every time I go to the gym or waiting in long lines. It is a wonderful companion. =)
I bought several of these cables in different lengths to connect my PCs with gigabit cards to my new gigabit network switches and router. The cables arrived individually bagged and clearly marked, including the molded C2G logo. They seem to work fine, and they passed Intel's software check for cable quality for Intel add-in gigabit ethernet cards. For whatever that test is worth. The only reason I downgraded from 5 stars to 4 is that the anti-snag cover for the connector clip does not cover the sides of the protruding clip, but only its top - this means that the cover can get pushed off to the side to expose the clip, when you are pulling the cable. Whether this is a problem depends on your application. For short-length exposed patch cord use, they are fine. For a cable run pulled through holes or conduit, not so good.
This item was purchased for use with a Sony camera. It does not work well at all and has caused me to lose several pictures. It was recommended as an alternate to the original Sony disk. I wish I had not purchased them
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).
Outstanding CD Walkman. A must have for all active adults and children!
I am very pleased with this printer.When deciding upon which one to purchase I was a bit nervous after reading reviews which said this printer has problems with Windows XP. However, I followed the enclosed instructions and setup went off without a hitch (yes, I know you don't usually read instructions, but we both know you should). The next test came when I went to setup my printer to share with another computer in the house. It was simple and painless. I set the computer it was plugged in to to &quot;share&quot; the printer, then installed the driver on the second computer. This part particularly impressed me. The driver cd detects the printer's location on the network and configures the settings with minimal direction. This may still be a bit of a challenge for novice users, but for someone who has a passing knowledge of networking, it's not bad.The next challenge came when I wanted to upgrade the memory in this unit. I was a bit concerned that 2 mb isn't much. So I popped in an old used 72-pin SIMM from an old Pentium 133 machine. The printer recognized it and now I have 10 mb of printer memory! This is really a shining feature of this printer. Many units use proprietary memory, but not this one.A deciding factor in my purchase of this unit was the inclusion of a toner cartridge rated to print 3,000 pages. Many other manufacturers are shipping their low-end models with 1,000 page toner cartriges. Even though this unit may not be the cheapest one around, a FULL toner cartridge is a big value--they cost 50-80 dollars!Finally, be sure to find a parallel or USB cable as one is not included in the box.My experience with this printer is wholly positive.
I've had my Samsung 305T for over a year now - it's the best monitor that I've purchased to date.
this is a black and white tv . it would be great for collage students, bedrooms ,and car trips because it holds batterys in the back.this is a small tv but it hase a clear screen and pumps out mega sound.
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....
My wife and I like this radio, one draw back is, one of my favorite FM channels 100.5, does not come in very good. It probably is interference from the location I have placed it. Overall, the radio is a good buy for the price.
I received the product and followed the instruction for charging. The company recommended that the solar light be left outside in natural day-light for at least two days in order to fully charge. After the two day period, the unit still did not work. Finally, after one week in natural day-light, the light still never worked. I am sure that the one shipped to me was most likely defective; (although, I never got a chance to see how it worked, I was also not happy with the quality in which it was made - thin plastic). Hope this helps.
I have now owned the 360 for 3 weeks.I enjoy being able to put in an address and follow it. It has benefitted me and I have yet to use it to the maximum level possible. I must admit I have yet to read the book.The bad is that it does not accept all addresses. I use Yahoo to map out sometimes to compare. The address that Yahoo will map out will not necessarily input to the Magellan. The second bad point is the loss of signal at key times. Cloudy days and winter as we have now do not go well with the Magellan. Several times it has taken forever to pick up or reconnect to the signal. Third, don't always believe the 360 on what side of the street an address is located or a turn must be executed.Overall I would still buy at the price I paid. It is worth the price as a playtoy in the auto to assist in driving.The other bad point is the
One word comes to mind when I think of the Zen Vision:M. "WOW!" This is one great media player, I've had mine for about a week or two, And I love it! The Video quality is incredible! Everything about it Rocks! In my opinion this thing beats the [...] outa the video ipod. I totaly recommend this product to anyone in search of a good media player.
With the right photo processing program this makes ensuring the correct colors of your digital images a breeze. It works especially well when photographing your art work or items for Ebay for which the colors are very important. Correcting the colors is a matter of a few clicks.
I purchased LNT4665F in late January and I am disappointed to report that after nearly 20 days of trouble shooting and calibrating the set I was unable to get a quality picture worth $2000. After many hours of research I found out that many of the main boards on these early 2008 builds were not compatible with he latest firmware nor the ealrier firmware available. To make things worse many of the panels on this set were defective. I ended up returning the set. If you can find a used set that was built in mid 2007, then I would go ahead and get that unit otherwise, just wait for the next series which will be out any day now (late august 2008).
You'll get exactly what you ordered with this (100' of 16 gauge wire), so lets cut to the chase. Will 100 ft be enough for your project?I used this to set-up my entire living room with a 5.1 surround sound system. The wires go from the receiver, into the ceiling, and drop down right where I need them creating approximately a 12'x13' box of pure sound pleasure.Once I was finished I had about 10' of wire to spare. Depending on who you are you will either see this as the perfect amount, or not enough to protect yourself from mishaps. As long as you measure twice and cut once you'll have a little extra wire after completing a standard living room set up.
This cable set was of very good quality and just the perfect lenght to interconnect between my Technic Electronic piano and my Lexicon USB computer audio/Midi interface for all the audio cables. Cables are well shielded and do not pick up any noise.
We ordered this because our older TV finally gave out on us. I have to say that I am extremely pleased with this product. If there is some light in the room the picture is still very good. I wouldn't say HD quality but it's a projector what do you expect. In a dark room hooked up to our HD box the image projected on our plain wall is better than the HD TV we bought a couple years ago!! It really is a great product. I imagine that with a screen behind it during the day would make the quality of the picture better. I would recommend this to anyone. For the price especially you can't beat it.
Canon SD series is something to really appreciate. I purchased 3 cameras of the same series since 6 years and i have no complaints. Amazon handling of the purchase has always been good. Great service.. I have taken photos for the last 15 days and they are just great.
The first set I got had a bad keyboard and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what was wrong. I finally got a technician who worked with me and figured out that the keyboard was bad. I will say that the technical people were really good and very knowledgeble. Good thing too because these are really fussy gadgets. The second one worked right out of the box and is great but I have too many things that interfere with the signal apparently because after a couple weeks I lost connectivity and also lost interest in troubleshooting. I'm in the middle of a lot of big, time sensitive projects and I don't have the time to work out what the problem is this time. So I recommend this set to gadget loving, problem solving types but not to those who have a low level of frustration.
I got this to use with my PC because the mic was not good when using Skype. This headset is great. The sound is excellent and they no long wonder what I am saying; they can now hear me. It is a bit difficult to get on when wearing earrings.
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!
I agree with everything that the other costumer wrote. The magnetics don't work. They don't turn on/off the Ipad. The case don't fit the Ipad inside too. It's a waste of money. It deserves a 0 star.
I have mixed reviews on the RCA DRC8000N. After about two weeks, it completely stopped recording DVD+R discs, though it would play back ones I previously recorded. I used Memorex and Sony. I tried a DVD lens cleaner with no effect. Because I bought the unit refurbished, RCA won't support it. The on-screen also doesn't work with a Dish DVR receiver, but that's minor. Fortunately it does still record on DVD+RW media and I can still get a 25 DVD spindle of them for under $10.00, so it's not a killer. On the bright side, I've recorded a ton of movies from the satellite and even in Normal Mode(4hr) it blows away VHS. Mostly I record in either 2hr or 3hr depending on the length of the movie. I can live with the fan noise. Also I only paid $128 for it and have gotten my money's worth out of it already. If anyone knows how to get this player to record in DVD+R mode again, I'd love to hear from you. It's because of this problem that I have to knock this rating down to a 2 stars.
This thing was made 5 years ago and keeps up with my brand new netbook. The battery life is amazing and it runs smooth. The only downside to this computer is the 40gb HD. But with networked and regular external drives, flash memory and such, it not that big of a deal.All in all, this is my first mac and I love it.
If you are looking for a photography backpack that can do and withstand anything, buy this one! Yes, the price is high, but it's completely worth it. What they don't tell you on the websites are the cool details. For example, you have two pouches on the sides to hold water, but they fold back in if you don't want them. You have a small compartment for things such as field-guides, maps, and smaller notebooks (or food!), but you also have a big pocket that is padded enough to carry a laptop (accessible from the side or the top!). A rain cover is also included. All of the stitching is heavy-duty, and I promise you will not be let down! I carry my backpack with me to go hiking for a day, road trips, and even around campus. There is plenty of space for your camera, two or three lenses, and some extras in the camera case department. You can also rearrange the camera department to best fit your needs. I promise, you will fall in love!!
i have had this for one week and its the best card eva! i only wish it had a 64mb card to replace it.
Just like one of the previous reviewers, I had a MS IntelliMouse and didn't think I could ever find another that I liked as much, in spite of it's occasional nasty little habit of flipping out on me, which meant I had to reboot, and then it would be fine. Looking back, I don't know how I put up with it for so long. One of the reason I love this mouse so much is because I have a small hand (size 5 glove if that helps you) and it fits perfectly in my hand. Very comfortable to use and I'm at it for ten, twelve hours a day. The back and forward button placement is superior to the MS mouse and much more solid and responsive. I use the scrolling wheel constantly for my particular work. The quick switch program selector button is incredible and suits my work to a tee, as I usually manage to have at least ten windows at a time open. You just click the button and up pops a menu of every window you have open, and it's in nice big print. With my old mouse, I had to keep "reigning it in" but not with this one. Very little movement required to zero the cursor in on whatever. This is an overall excellent product and I'm now sold on this brand. I would say Logitech = quality.
There's a review here that truly says everything I have to say. It's the one from Kenny Creeper which suggests NEVER opening the box.This is the worst product I've ever seen, ANYWHERE. It's worse than the Ford Pinto.At least the Pinto got a recall.Lexmark has the most laughable tech support group that I've ever run into........Do not buy this. If you bought it, return it. If it was a gift, just put it away until the person who gave it to you has died or forgotten that you have it. THEN get rid of it!
great printer right out of the box.... does everything you need. i have not had a problem yet
Where were U about 75 bucks, 2 months,4 skullcandy headsets and alot of frustration ago???? So far im really feeling this product. The only thing is, the cord is a little short 4 my taste, and it doesnt have the in line volume control. But I can live without that since i now have the sound quality that i was searching 4.. And 4 a "Sweet" price 2 .. Now its only a matter of the "test of time" 2 C how long these bad boys hold out B 4 they need 2 B replaced..;^)
I am in love with my new Pixma MP210 after using it intensively for 3 weeks to prepare for college graduate course teaching. I agree with everything positive that has been said in previous reviews plus these points that did not show up in previous reviews:OCR function- can scan text into a word document so I can cut, paste, and edit the text. Comes with a preview and correct text software function that lets you easily clean up the scrambled text.One thing I miss: when scanning you cannot reduce the page to get wider margins. You can do that with the copy function and then scan your copies, but not directly in scan (e.g. 90% scan).File name only allows 20 characters which is too short for me to name book chapters that I've scanned. But you can correct that once you save it as a word file on your desktop.It sits nicely on my desk next to my keyboard and monitor. Nice to have printing, copying, and scanning so easily next to me. Paper feeder works, but paper supply sits a little crooked. Paper does not come flying out at you which is another plus over my old printer.The buttons are not as bad as the other reviews said. The manual leaves a little to be desired: It was a little difficult to figure out how to do the OCR function--for example, it didn't tell me to "choose" my scanner so the software would be connected to the Canon PIXMA. It comes with two softwares--one for scanning and one for OCR. So maybe some people will think this is clunky to have to move between two softwares. But both work great! Faster than my 2 year old Epson stand alone scanner and the cover is more manageable than the Epson's (which just fell down on me all the time!)Okay, so it doesn't feed, collate, and staple--but for that I go to my office.Canon Pixma MP210 Photo All-In-One Inkjet Printer (2175B002)
I love the oyster dock, I work everyday with multiple computer monitors, and often I have to use my laptop. It is so nice to have the laptop at eye level and at the same level as my flat screen monitors. This is a great invention and solid product, I definitely recommend it!
My wife and I are nothing but pleased with this camcorder...we are both rookies to video cameras and it was very simple to operate....we really like the feature of taking 3 still pictures WHILE you are recording....we will be able to capture family memories for a long time.
I'm an engineer at a post production company. We often have visiting production companies in and out, constantly moving and adding PC's and network printers. There is only one jack in each office, so these little hubs come in handy. So far I have had none fail. The only reason I give it four stars is, as the manual states, when you use the uplink port the adjacent port can't be used as they are interconnected. This usually catches people who just come and plug in and then wonder why they can't get on. Other than that, no complaints. A great hub for the money.
This not a review, but a question for those of you that own one. I looked at one in the stores, and was impressed with the picture. My question deals with the asthetics. I'm seeing something in the pics online, that I don't remember at the store. There seems to be something along the sides, that I can't make out here. Is there a clear glass edge, or chrome edge that I'm seeing, or is that a reflection I'm seeing(don't think so). Is it the speakers? Any help appreciated, as I would like to make up my mind without having to go out to the stores again. Thanks
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.
Kind of confusing connections. Spent 45 minutes reading and re-reading the directions. Never got it to work. RETURNED!
The Bose Campanion 2 series II,is the best sounding speaker for there size.They look nice sound is increadable,The best buy for your money.
I just got my first laptop in July. After using it on my lap with shorts on I felt the heat on my legs & had to sit in one position. I researched Notebook Stands online & found this one made by Belkin which I know is a good product because of other Belkin products I have purchased. It was just what I wanted. I ordered it & got it a few days later. No more heat on my legs & I can sit in different postions. I've never had my laptop shut down due to overheating. I have a Dell Inspiron with a 15.6-inch display. If I want to I can use my laptop on the 15" side or the 17" side. The 17" side has a bit more room. Thanks Amazon for offering this & Belkin for making another great product.
The other negative reviews are correct. Too small, can't see screen, the fit is so tight it affects the wheel. I spent $30 dollars on a little strip of cloth that actually makes my nano and nike+ useless. If this was designed and made by some 3rd party it would make a little bit of sense, but as it is, I have no idea how they screwed this up so badly.
Purchased set of replacement rods for a JTL B-909 photo back drop setup. The original cross-rods were lost. Product worked as expected. Expensive relative to the cost of the entire JTL system, however. This is a recommended connectible rod assembly for the application. Sturdy enough to hold up the backdrop without bowing.
The title of my review says it all... you'll learn!!! If you want a remote that works 5 min. out the box you don't want this one... But if you have time to switch, change, apply, and change again this is the remote for you... i love it personally... but it took me a good 2 - 3 hours to set it up. Once you get the setup process down you'll love it too... 1 button to watch a movie, or play ps3, or xbox, or listen to music, or turn everything off, and etc...Good Job Sony...
Arrived on time and it works as advertised! Donated it to a prison so that a room full of inmates could hear the TV better. They were very pleased.
We LOVE this camera! It makes a professional out of any amateur! It's VERY easy to use and is not too bulky to carry around all day. Great for wildlife and sharp details. The colours are spot-on and don't require touching up in Photoshop. Movies can be made for full screen viewing - and the image stabilizing capability has finally made the digital camera for photos and film a crisp, clear non-blurry experience. I can't recommend a camera more highly!
My wife bought me a Creative Labs Zen Mp3 player for my birthday. It's the most wonderful present I ever got, next to her and my children. She knew there were two criteria for me: a really good sounding mp3 player with enough memory to hold a substantial portion of my huge music collection. The rest was up to her.Naturally, one of the candidates was the Apple IPod, and the other, Apple's biggest rival to date, the Creative Labs Zen Vision M. Both are pretty comparable in features, but that's where the comparison ends.Before I go into how my wife bought mine, let me explain how I might have bought one. My first impulse was to buy a used IPod, which would have been a horrible move. Another reason is that it didn't have nearly the amount of memory I wanted on my Mp3 player. But that leads to my second potential downfall: instant gratification.When I want something, I want it RIGHT AWAY. Instant gratification has always been one my biggest weaknesses. I would have rushed to Circuit City or one of the other "big box" electronics stores, compared the ten or so options available there, and would have walked out with an overpriced IPod because I would get instant gratification. I would have owned the most popular brand of Mp3 player. This would have been a very bad decision for many reasons.As with just about every financial decision she makes, my wife's first move was to go online and do some research into Mp3 players in general. There she found what's important to look for in an Mp3 player, and what's not so important that marketing experts make seem important. Once she's narrowed the field down that far, she started comparing products.Amazon.com is the best way to go for comparison shopping for two reasons. First, they give a good baseline price by giving their own price as well as prices for their stable of marketplace sellers who sell the same products new and used. This gives the buyer a very good place to start. In my experience shopping, these prices are always substantially lower than retail.The second great feature about buying electronics from Amazon is their customer reviews. Amazon has spent years cultivating good, bad and ugly reviews of the majority of the products they sell.doing so, my wife found that a LOT of people have had a LOT of trouble with their IPods. After a year or less, many I-Pods begin locking up and constantly needed to be reset for little or no reason, or they were failing to work at all. When reporting these problems to Apple, their pleas and complaints fell on deaf ears. The process of getting the IPods fixed proved expensive and time-consuming to the point where the owners gave up completely and moved on to another brand.The Zen Vision M, meanwhile had a lot of great reviews from buyers, many of whom had owned IPods in the past. My wife also found that their warranties were more substantial, and that they had a better record for honoring the warranties, although given the quality of the product, they probably don't need to do so as often.Thus, on my birthday I opened up the box to find a beautiful lime green Creative Zen Vision M instead of an IPod and I couldn't be happier. Besides having a way cooler name, the Zen goes with me everywhere, and will eventually have to be surgically removed. In buying my present, my wife got a better price, a better brand, a better product and a much happier husband.
Amazon's listed dimensions for this product are obviously wrong. The correct dimensions are 4.25" x 2.5", according to Fellowes' own website. Unfortunately this is a good deal larger than other blank luggage tags and a bit clunky if you plan to turn a business card into a tag.
It is a great digital camera except when it dies on you because somettimes it dosen't turn on so you have to take out the batterys and then put them back in and then it dose not keep the pictures and if the taking out the batterys and puting them back in dose not work then you should change the batterys but this is a digi camera you should bye especially for a low price.
Great product, worked straight out of the box in less than 5 minutes, great sound as long as you are not expecting HI FI from HIGH END Speakers. I placed it on my deck about 60 feet from the transmitter, once I noticed a little static when I walked between the speaker and the transmitter, other wise it is great. I also use it in my bathroom to listen to the news in the morning.I am considering buying a second speaker (no transmitter) to have stereo on my deck.I would buy this again if I needed an additional unit.
A top quality product, but maybe not for a novice or occasional user. I got this for my wife as a Christmas gift as she was wanting to be able to see the &#34;critters&#34; in the woods on our property better. They do a good job, but the process of getting them set up and focused for a certain individual is rather tedious and hard to remember. It's a bit of a pain to have to read instructions every time you want to look at something because use is infrequent. I would recommend them, but only for a regular, experienced user.
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.
This home theater package, despite being attractively priced considering its apparent functionality, is ultimately very disappointing.I'm new to HDTV and HDMI so I didn't know as much as I needed in order to make a fully informed decision. I have a Sony Bravia XBR3, Oppo upconverting DVD player, Scientific Atlanta HD box and Nintendo Wii game console.This unit only offers pass-through video, so you have to have separate video connections from the receiver to the TV for each type of input (HDMI, component, etc.). For the price difference between this and other receivers that will convert to a single connection, you'll pay in extra cabling costs.The HDMI on this unit carries video only - no sound - so you have to have separate cabling to carry audio from your DVD or cable to the receiver, and then from the receiver to your TV. Again, major inconvenience and lots of additional connections.The manual for this unit is beyond terrible. I'm astounded that an international consumer electronics firm like Sony would provide a manual as difficult to use and just indirect as this one. For example, there was a hum when watching TV that turned out was because the speakers while looking identical are not - some are shielded and some aren't. Nothing in the manual about this.There are probably just enough HDMI and component connections for the basic user like myself.Plus side is that there is no DVD player with this, so I can use my own.Given a chance to do this again, I would spend a little extra on a unit that converts signals to a single output.
It should have come with the camera. Great case, practical and small. Just the quality of the leather is not too good
We are very pleased with our Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon EOS SLR cameras. My husband got one first from a local camera shop, then we got mine from Amazon. I have been learning to use it's great features, and we did my first "professional" photo shoot using it last week! Everyone was very pleased with the photos, and I was thankful for it's features that made an indoor shoot look so natural. Perfect match for the older version Canon EOS!
I purchased this battery for my IKAN V8000HD Monitor. I was trying to save money so I passed on the original Sony L series Battery listed for this Monitor. I recieved this battery very fast in the mail. I put it on my monitor to charge but it never did charge. I then found the charger for this Equivalent battery and ordered it. Now the battery charges fine, was not happy to spend $24.00 more for a charger. The first time I used it on my monitor, it lasted less than an hour. Was very dissapointed that it died in less than an hours time. I would recommend a Sony L series Battery for a monitor and not a Equivalent battery.
I decided to try this, since my car stereo doesn't have a cassette deck or auxiliary input, and I wanted to listen to my iPod holdings in the car. I should have listened to other reviewers: This is WORTHLESS in Los Angeles. There are basically NO open frequencies on the dial, and the sound was garbage when it did transmit. I'm returning it, and planning to either have a mechanic install an auxiliary cable or have an electronics retailer install a stereo with an auxiliary input.
I've purchased 2 of these from Amazon and I was very pleased with the first one that I bought last year and the second one which I recently bought. I've used the cheap headphones before that sound tinny but the sound quality on this is full, clear, understandable and very enjoyable. What I also like is the signal isn't lost when I turn the unit off and then back on. My cheap one's always had to be re-tuned so that was a headache. These do shut off if there's no sound, but they'll always start back up when there is sound. That's only a minor annoyance for me because I only use it for TV.
Had the older version of this remote for about 5 years and the numbers started sticking, bought this one and it is very easy to setup and program. Well made as well.
I am using the CAT5TX and CAT5RX to ship HD video from my HD TiVo (in the basement) to the master bedroom (on the 2nd floor). Fortunately I had Cat5 already in the walls; I'd say it's about a 150' run. The highest resolution I've gotten from the HD TiVo is 1080i, and it looks perfect on the Sony Bravia 32" LDC in the bedroom.Setup was easy using 2 CAT5 connections and analog audio. There is a trimmer on each receiver that I did need to adjust to obtain a clear picture. Now it looks as good (to my HD-newbie eye) as the HDMI connection to the living room ... and, because it's analog, there are no worries about some DRM scheme getting in the way.I am using ordinary Cat5 (not 5e) ... one cable carries video, the other audio+IR. The package includes instructions for sending video + digital audio only (no analog or IR) over a single Cat5; I may try this in another room with my 2nd CAT5RX; this requires making custom RJ45 patch cables according to their instructions.Although the device claims to relay IR from the receivers back to the transmitter, it does not include an IR hub, pickup or emitter - you're on your own to figure that out. Fortunately I already had IR distribution, so I didn't worry about it.All in all I love this - you can pause the TiVo in one room and pick up watching in another - what a great setup and it looks perfect. I recommend these devices to anyone wanting to distribute component video at home!
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.
It works well I only wish it was more compatible with the Mac. The button does not work with Macintosh computers, but the reader still works just fine. Plug a card in to it and the system detects it. To eject the card on the Mac just use the normal drag and drop, or if you have it set up right click procedure.
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.
When you power on the Nikon 4300, it takes forever to be ready to take a picture (over 5 seconds). After you have taken one picture, you will have to wait another 5 second you can take another picture. So disappointed. -JP
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!!
This harness is a great add-on to the IM7. It makes it easy for transporting and has a handy pouch for cords and such.
I have had my new monitor for about a week now and I must say I agree with some of the other reviews.1. I do have two pixels that do not work.2. The sound is just what you would expect, not great but it gets you by.3. Very bright screen, I have had some trouble finding what I like, however, it's just great for web surfing and just about anything else you want to do.4. Monitor let's you adjust just about everything, even things I don't know what they do yet.5. Small footprint, I can use it anywhere and can take it with me to other locations. It's no laptop with respect to mobility, however, its far better in quality of picture than any laptop you will ever see.It's a fine monitor, however in my case there are two pixels that do not work correctly and I will have to see whether I want to send it back for repair/replacement or not. It's a real pain in the neck to do so.
I ordered 2 of these kicker subs and bought a custom box for my 350z. When these arrived they were in perfect condition and well packaged. The installation of the subs were very easy as well. They make my 350z rattle pretty dang good, and they sound very excellent in my car!
I bought this for my daughter for a christmas gift. The mouse worked for a few days then stopped working. The Key board never would work. Did not get a maunal with it.
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'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
Perfect fit, easy to order if you visit the product website, the laptop works a lot faster I did it for a friend helping him to upgrade is 512mb ram laptop to 2GB
I've been using Panasonic wet-dry razors in various iterations for a number of years. I now have the 8077 and find it the best I've yet tried. Of course, the razor is successful because of a number of factors working together but this foil is excellent. I replaced the original because of a nick in the foil which was tough on my face but the replacement has been excellent.
Corinex HD Video Connectivity Kit does not work.I ordered a set which included two adapters plus a line filter, and another set that included just two (2) adapters. I opened the set with two adapters and a line filter, followed Corinex's instructions. (1st AV 200 is plugged into electrical outlet, Cable Modem is plugged into the 1st AV 200 via an Ethernet cable. 2nd AV 200 is plugged into a second electrical outlet, PC is plugged into the 2nd AV 200 via an Ethernet cable.) Both adapters were in the same room. The adapters would not talk to each other. Both adapters had the same Manufacturer IP address so I followed Corinex's instructions to connect to an adapter through my browser. It did not work. I could not log into the adapter. I used the ping command and was able to see the adapter but could not do anything with it. I emailed Corinex (they only let you talk to tech support through email, not by phone) who put me in touch with an engineer. The engineer located in Western Canada told me to try a number of things none of which worked. He finally stopped answering my email messages. I ended up sending both sets back (one placed back in its original carton and the other never opened) and as an extra bonus Amazon charged me a 20% restocking fee.
Was hesitant to buy this, thinking it might be out of date by now, but after about a month with this piece of brilliance, I get almost no unwanted calls. At first a lot of hang-ups, then fewer and now only one call got through in past 2 weeks. I understand that if you disconnect it, calls may start coming through again -- almost any activity in the marketplace will trigger these calls. So looks like I'll have one form or another of these things for the rest of my life -- but given the Do Not Call Lists don't work completely, and the phone co won't block individual calls, we're at the mercy of these call center tyrants -- so it's well worth the price! AND, anyone who both complains about receiving telemarketing calls and THEN is annoyed by the beeps or the hang-ups --which indicates the contraption is working -- is not looking for a solution but a reason to complain about anything.
I can only listen to this at 1/3 max volume. Heart-throbbing base indeed, and at 67% of the original 2001 shelf price. Old technology--I did not wince at. While I may be pleased as punch with the audio capacity of this devise, I still am not altogether pleased with the fact that it was a USED item, and that was not indicated on the Amazon ad page.
This is a great burner. I have installed it and have had 0 problems with it. It burns fast and with out a problem....
It's really good; my legs aren't burning from the computer overheating. It makes the weight on my lap slightly heavier but it's not too bad at all. And I like putting the cable in the space in the middle.
This is the best little camera you can get, in my opinion. What do I know? Not much, and that's why you should listen to me. This camera is simple to use, creates great pictures and videos, stays charged much longer than you would even consider necessary, and (with a 1-2 GB card, not included) can store so much it is just amazing.I have had mine only about three months now and have dropped it, spilled coffee on it, left it outside in the car in freezing weather, left it outside in the car in boiling hot weather, and have had it kicking around in the bottom of my purse--nothing has fazed it yet (knock wood). I use it almost every day, too.The view screen on the camera is very big and the push buttons are not so small that you can't control them.In short, this is the perfect little camera. My only "complaint" is that it has trouble focusing in low light, but this could be me, not the camera, and anyway a $30 Camera Bright fixes the problem (as long as you are using your built-in flash, otherwise it won't help).Again, I know very little about photography. Buy this camera if you, too, know very little. You will get great photos anyway.
Just a heads up to people with Actiontec routers, just make sure you use "OPEN" key for security authentication. Quick install guide and cd installation guide were not very clear about many issues like security. Also you must have the original installation software for your printer to run the printer setup procedure. It would not install the printer using a new driver download from a support website.
I got this bag because of the perceived good deal. I bought it at the same time as I bought my D300 with high hopes that the camera, 2 lenses (one of them a 18-200 zoom), and a flash would fit comfortably in the bag. Bzzzzzzzzztt, not the correct assumption... I can get the camera and attached zoom and my 60mm micro in, but no way is a flash going in there as well, OK, maybe but certainly not in an easy in easy out scenario. I gave the bag 4 stars as it's pretty well made (though there is a metal Nikon logo pin instead of the patch that I believe I see in the Amazon photo)?? Anyone wanna buy a bag? It'll do until I find something a little bigger.
Only one problem so far in that it wouldn't show a picture, but that happened last night, so I don't know. The picture quality is very nice and has great functionality. The price is un-beatable (Believe me I tried).
It's cheap and it works. This cord is shorter than the one that comes with the DS Lite, but it's not a big deal.
Works exactly as advertised. I ordered this mostly so objects like open star clusters fitin the whole field of view and to brighten up objects in my severely light polluted sky.
In a word--don't.The Ripflash MP3 I got did not work AT ALL. I installed the software driver on my CPU, and then connected the MP3 with the USB cable. EVEN THEN I kept getting messages to turn on the MP3 and connect the cable. I went back to check the connections on the device manager menu in Windows, which reported everything as being okay.Then, if that wasn't enough, I could not get the internal memory on the MP3 to format. Why is that important? Well, if you can't format, you can't download, so you can't use the machine. Bummer.I am sending mine back forthwith.Save your money. Save your time. Save yourself the bother....
I bought it for $10. What do you expect. I didn't expect much but turned out to be a very decent speaker.
THIS CD CHANGER IS GREAT I'VE HAD ONE IN MY CAR FOR 15 YEARS. BUT THE ONE I GOT THROUGH YOU GUYS WAS DEFECTIVE AND WHOLESALE AV DIDN'T HAVE ANOTHER ONE , SO I HAD TO BUY IT SOMEWHERE ELSE MY ACCOUNT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CREDITED ACCORDINGLY. THANK YOU KEITH STEINKE
Good quality, just the right length for my needs. Not much more to say about a cable. It gets the job done.
For this price I get a 20gb external hard drive and an in-car mp3 player? WOW!I've got mine hooked up through my Pioneer DEH-P6600 AUX input and it sounds great. Actually it sounds so good that I've been forced to re-rip some of my collection at higher bitrates because I can now hear the limitations of the lower-ripped bitrate music.This thing rocks. As discussed in the other reviews, the software is a bit of a weekpoint, and software and firmware support is totally lacking from Rockford. But the omnifi group on Yahoo is a HUGE resource, and there are programmers there who are working to totally replace the software on the unit.I liked mine so much I bought another for my wife's car.
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 got these for my wife and they aren't that loud at all...plus, when she has that in her purse and walking out of a store, it always set off the store alarm!so they are just become a dust collector now.
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.
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 actually have the 8&quot; version, but played with a demo unit of the IDM-1731 (with 7&quot; LCD measured diagonally) at the Circuit City store in Union Square, Manhattan. I had just purchased a &quot;Bedazzled&quot; DVD at the store, and was able to try it out on this little machine. (Yes, many CC stores let you load your own DVDs to play on their demo DVD players.)As with my 8&quot; player, this model delivers good picture quality. It plays pretty much all kinds of video disc formats out there: DVD, VCD, SuperVCD, etc., as well as CD and CD-R with MP3 files. WMA files are supported as well. My 8&quot; player, which I use on the bus a lot, is surprisingly resistent to road bumps: I've never experienced a frame drop due to bumps or even when I move the player around, so I expect the 1731 model will be the same.The verdict on quality is rather mixed. Overall this is far less refined than portable DVD players from Panasonic. The paint on my player, for example, is already coming off after less than a year. The buttons on the player are not very responding, so you'll have to press hard or even press twice to make them work. The remote is ok. Not very user-friendly but totally functional. On the other hand, I've used my Initial a lot and done countless pauses and stops and restarts, and it's still quiet and working flawlessly.In summary, Initial DVD players belong to the value category. If I had some extra cash I'd opt for a Panasonic model for better picture quality, much better sound (both from speakers and earphones), and infinitely better quality and reliability. But, the Initial's are inexpensive and the one I have has not let me down at all.
I did a lot of research on earbuds before choosing these product and I must say that I have not been disappointed. Compared to the earbuds that I was using with my ipod the v-moda just blows them away. The bass, midrange, and treble are great. Bottom line I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a outstanding pair of earbuds
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.
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
canon did not produce the camara that fits in it, so I have a useless hi price waterprof case, sad very sad
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 don't even know where to begin with how unsatisfied I was with this product. Gave it one week prior to returning it. Impossible to enter data- very small keys and hard to touch. Inaccurate directions, very slow, terrible speaker, etc. etc, etc. Steer clear of this GPS unit.
The first time I set the studio up, one of the lights had to be "tapped" in order to work. The second time I tried to use it, the same light would not work at all.I'm having trouble finding a replacement, and I agree with one writer - the bulbs are way underpowered. They should be a lot brighter.The tripod is pretty cheesy, too!
The 580EX II is a phenomenal flash. With that said, it is just too expensive of a product and is just a crutch. There are too many bells and whistles for what a flash should really do. I got rid of it and got a couple of manual flashes instead. If you have the money, get it. If you do not, there are much better cheaper alternatives. Until the price goes down, I won't get another one.
I purchased this to replace my old RCA 6100 that was having problems with reading DVD's that were created on my computer. This model 6300 works perfect on DVD's I create with or without a menu from my computer. I also have an RCA TV so with this DVD/VCR model I can control all functions of the DVD/VCR/TV with the remote that comes with the RCA DRC6300. If you have a TV other than RCA you will probadly need to use another remote to control your TV functions. I liked the way this unit set its own time from the antenna. The older RCA 6100 covered the A/V jacks on the front panel with a little door so if you were not using them then it looked better. This 6300 model doesn't have the door so the A/V jacks are always visible. My bottom line is I would recommend it as a strong buy.
Saved stress of going to the store. The number of copies printed are not that great, but in this case prefer going with original equipment and avoiding off brands.
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!
I'd never heard of Wharfedale before I purchased a pair.Now, I know the name of my next speaker purchase...WHARFEDALE!
I had purchased this about a year ago. This served me very well on several long road trips. I always leave it in my car and carry MP3/WMA CDs I made at home.I also have a philips expanium which is so lousy compared to this product. The expanium doesn't resume from the last played point, it always starts from the first song. Just imagine how painful that can be.I considered purchasing a rio sp 150 as a gift, but after reading the reviews on it, I decided against.I haven't had a problem with this product so far. I hadn't tried to upgrade the firmware.
It's not as good as I hoped it to be, but it's better than not having one. I'd rather have one over those casette players cause those are too much of a hassle, even though these aren't as clear.
A beautiful device to be sure, but still lacks an FM radio and internal microphone like most of its competitors have. Probably the nicest of which is the Creative Zen Sleek.Griffin does make a radio/remote/mic. combo for the ipod, but its another $50 and something else to carry around.
It's a cable. It works and it's cheap, what more could you ask for? I'm not using it in a high performance application so I can't attest to anything other than its basic functionality but I'm happy with it so far.
I just got this camcorder a week ago, and I have been using it constantly. This camcorder is very small and weighs about a pound. A common complaint about the camcorder is the fact that the tape loads from the bottom but I don't find it to be very inconvenient. I found that the digital zoom is great up to about 36X but as with almost every camcorder the picture loses quality and gets shaky as you zoom in some more. The camera does shut itself off after 5 minutes (during recording, not playback). A previous comment stated that it takes quite a while to turn the camera back on after this, but I timed my own camera and it took 3 seconds, which is no time at all. Overall I've had a great week with this camera and I am not disappointed at all.
I bought one of these on a lark, not expecting it to live up to expectations. After trying it out, I went and bought one for every phone in my house and bought 2 for my parents as well. Now that I've registered my phone w/ the Federal "Do Not Call" list, I almost never get telemarketer calls anymore, but they do occur.When you get a call from someone you don't want to hear from, simply press the button on this device and hang up. It beeps to get the person's attention and says, "Hello, this number does not accept calls of this nature. Please take this as notice to remove this number from your list. Goodbye." The beeping and the message repeat once and then hang up on the caller, freeing you to do other things.The red LED on the device lets you know that the automated message is still playing. When the person on the other end has hung up or your device has hung up on them, the LED light turns off, so you know it's safe to pick up your phone.The sound quality of the message is excellent. There are no tapes - just the message on an encoded chip. It's unfortunate that they didn't set up a way to put in your own message - that would be a hoot!. The voice is obviously from someone who does voice-overs for a living - extremely well enunciated and easy-to-understand.
This product does not work for the product i bought it to work with. I believe it works with the 30g only but it says this nowhere.
Bought this camcorder last month after debating this and the competing Panasonic model (SDR series). I should say that the overall image and movie quality out of this camcorder is rich and vivid.The controls are easy and self-intuitive, placed right where you'd expect it to be, and the on-screen controls I thought are pretty neat considering I have mid-sized fingers. Like several other reviews mention, the battery does tend to protrude out a little but I dont mind it given the overall performance of the camcorder. Transferring and burning is straightforward although I wish that the camcorder software had more in depth editing/effect making capabilities. The charging base will need to go everywhere you go (especially on long trips) but I didnt mind it one bit since it was light and does not add to your luggage at all. Video can be recorded in 3 different and distinct formats, given that this is a CMOS recording, the effect on overall image blending is negligible. The camcorder is light, battery life is just about what is the norm and the storage is way more enough than I'd ever need ( I regularly tend to transfer data out to a DVD/Computer closeby). Happy Moviemaking!!!!
I would like to have the master/slave switch right on the back like the original 580EX. Other than this, great flash.
I've been impressed with every facet of this machine...quiet, easy to operate, and great reproductive sound. I am in the process of transforming all my LPs to CDs so I use this baby nearly every day. Don't see how anyone could be disappointed.
I've been into digital photography... But I haven't had the heart to capture family moments on digital. So with some extra money and after reading all sort of reviews on this kitten, I bought myself this one.So far the performance is really equivalent to a film camera. I can do back to back shots (there's a delay from click to actual snap, 0.33 sec?) in approximately the same or faster than my Canon Elph.The weight of this thing is what really amazed me. Its as light as one of those compact Canon APS camera.Energy source: It uses a cartridge Li-on battery or AA (I happen to use a Ni-mh rechargeable which lasted a whole week without recharging).Quality: how does big 32-bit (or better) pictures (1280x960 ... bigger than my saved scanned photos). This comes with a 8MB SmartMedia card which is OK for 24 high quality/high resolution pictures. You might want to invest on a much higher capacity Card such as a 128MB piece (i think that's the highest this puppy can handle). That way, as I have experienced, you can shoot 145 pics on a stretch...As said, great entry level, fun type yet serious moment capturing device. Not a great camara for action shots ... you'll get blurs.
I think this is a great camera for its size and price. But don't expect it to do the job of a larger and more expensive camera.I consider myself to be serious about photography, and I have an EOS 20D as my main camera. But I'm not going to take that everywhere, so I need a small point and shoot camera for snapshot occasions. I've taken this approach since film days, when I had a Leica Mini (way bigger than this camera) for my "little" camera.I was in the market for a new "little" camera, and the key things I wanted--beyond taking good pictures--were a 28mm equivalent wide angle capability, a viewfinder, small (but not necessarily tiny) size, and an underwater housing. Then this camera came out with all of those!Another feature I like is that it can mask the LCD screen to show a 3:2 aspect. I normally crop to this aspect in Photoshop, and while I generally take pictures through the viewfinder there are occasional shots where this ability to check the framing is useful.Some reviewers have complained about softness at the edges at the extreme wide angle. I haven't noticed this, but I haven't used it for the sort of picture where it would be critical. (I'd choose my 20D for that sort of situation.) If you want wide angle photos that are uniformly sharp across the frame you probably shouldn't be using a pocket camera. There is only so much manufacturers can do with optics that will fit in a camera this size.I think the construction of the camera is fine. There is always a compromise among weight, toughness, and price. Canon has made reasonable choices here. This camera may not be the best choice for every photographer, but it isn't reasonable to ask one camera to be the best choice for every situation.Judging this camera against previous small cameras I've had and my expectations for it I am very happy. Judging it against my 20D it does better than I might have expected, but I never intended to judge it that way. Expecting a camera that costs less than 400 dollars and fits in your pocket to do what an expensive SLR with an expensive lens can do is silly. Even comparing it to a camera that costs twice as much and weighs three times as much is silly. But what you get for the size and price is terrific.If you want a small camera that takes great pictures and can go wide this is the one!
As a 30+ year computer tech, I have bought a lot of components, and built 100+ systems. I have also bought a lot of external drive enclosures, most of which were lacking, to be charitable. The Antec MA-1 3.5 enclosure lacks nothing. It is stylish, well designed, extremely well built, and treats your hard drive like a new mother treats her baby. I have two now, and just wish Antec would make a similar model to hold two drives. It hooks up by eSATA and USB. A couple of months ago, I would have lamented it's lack of Firewire capability, but since Apple has dropped it from most of it latest lineup, that isn't a problem anymore. Besides, eSATA blows Firewire and USB away! Oh, and did I say I liked it a lot? I do...
I bought an I Pod a few months ago and I have to say it is amazing!!! I wasn't sure whether I should buy it or not but I took a chance and I'm VERY glad I bought it. I do have one problem though. Last week, my family computer broke down and we lost everything including the Library to my I Pod. This would not have been a problem except that all of my song files were lost too. So I needed to redownload everything I needed and then put it all back on my I Pod. This took me a very long time. There should definitely be a way to transfer your songs on your I Pod to your Library. If there is, someone please write it down on your review and tell me how to do it. But overall, you should definitely get this.
First I would like to say that the person who gave this a battery eater review had bad batteries because I used mine for three days streight with about 10% talk time and could still talk more if I wanted to.The have great range. We have 60 acers of woods, hills(some are more like cliffs)and thick brush. We run ATVs and we got closer to 2 1/2 to 3 mile range on these bad boys. I droped mine several times while on the 4 wheeler and the radio still works great. Not even a scratch. This could have been prevented with the many holders that are made for them. I would also sugest getting the hands free option if your going to be rideing.I great buy and even beter with the rebate. Read the rebate close you have to buy the radio on certain dates.
We used to own a Olympus D550 and Fuji A303. Both are good cameras juat not good enough. With the newborn baby growing everyday. We feel like we need a better camera to capture all the precious moments. It took us weeks to do research, Finally we decide to get this Fuji Finepix S5100 as it is a SLR camera at a very affordable price. Since it arrival (less than a week), we took more than 500 pictures without reading the menu. They all turned out to be awesome. It is very easy to operate. The movie mode is very clear, we prefer this over the Camcorder. My Husband and I love this very much that use it pretty much every day....The next camera will sure be a Fuji Finepix but at a much higer Megapixel like the S7000...Enjoy
Great little item. Clips to the Canon camera strap so there's less chance of losing it. I purchased this remote at the same time that I purchased my XTi/400D. I was familiar with this RC1 remote from previous use with my Rebel XT/350D.The RC1 remote has the same problem with the XTi of not being able to trigger the shutter from behind the camera. I'm not sure why the eye proximity sensor next to the XTi viewfinder isn't used for the remote IR also. I use the remote mainly just to ensure that I'm not in contact with the camera/tripod during the shutter release.Overall, this is still a very great item. For night shots, I secure my camera on the tripod, set up a decent shot through the viewfinder, and then stand to the side and use the remote for three or four shots (holding the remote near the front of the camera).
Believe it or not hours after I receive this player it went through the wash cycle in my pant pocket. Not to fear, I placed it in the oven at 100degrees and within hours it worked flawlessly.
First off, this HDTV has the best sound and "could" have the best picture of any HDTV you can buy. Then, what's the problem? The problem is color shift, in all four corners, about the size of a grapefruit. It's a major flaw, that exists in about half the sets. How do Sony repair shops want to correct the problem? With magnets. Take a raincheck.
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.
Wow is all I am going to say.....WOW!.....WOOOWWWW!!! If you place the sub in the proper place, meaning: if you place the subwoofer where it belongs...away from walls, and in a room with good acoustics, WOW. This system sounds AMAZING!Purchase this, no doubt.
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.
SUMMARY:This table is for the person who appreciates the clever design, likes to put things together, and is willing to fiddle with the legs to gain maximum sturdiness. It's not for someone who needs extremely quick setup or who hates to assemble things.DETAILS:I've had this for years now. At some point after I got it, I realized that one of the legs didn't lock correctly in certain positions; one of the telescoping sections had a broken part. I was able to contact Tabletote and get a replacement leg and all of them have worked fine since (I also have the damaged leg as a spare, should I ever need it). After years of varied use (everyday for a while, occasional since), my Tabletote still assembles and disassembles correctly and the foam still holds the document holder parts when I'm not using the doc holder (they are underneath the assembled table and could potentially fall out if the foam fails). The places where the sliding top clicks into are worn enough to no longer click noticeably, but I can still tell where they are by feeling for them or checking by eye. This may or may not be a big deal to someone; the top is relatively firm anywhere between the two click spots, so if you can make sure you don't have it pulled too far out, it probably doesn't matter if it clicks into place or just holds by friction.I have used this most often with the legs at their shortest, as I was sitting on the floor and needed to raise my laptop only a little. The table is rock-steady in that position. As the legs are telescoped longer, it gets less steady, with each telescoping section being the least stable when pulled out the farthest; so if you need the table somewhere in between shortest and tallest, you will get the most steadiness from partially telescoping each leg section rather than fully telescoping one or two. There are lines on all the leg sections to guide you when trying to make all the legs the same height. (One drawback to the design, for some users, is that the user must make sure the legs are equal in length when using any height other than shortest or tallest.) My Tabletote is acceptably sturdy for me at its tallest height; getting that level of sturdiness requires arranging the legs by making them as slanted as you can (so that they're as far apart as they can be) before placing the computer (or whatever) on the table. It wiggles a bit when bumped, but it has never spilled anything but pens/pencils (which rolled off). I currently have a Roomba, and the last time the table was set up at its tallest, the Roomba ran into the legs repeatedly and the computer was fine.I am currently using it primarily as a lap-desk, since the chair I most often use my laptop in is a reclining zero-gravity chair; the table gives a firm surface for the laptop, which has its vents on the bottom of the computer, so I can't use it directly on my lap without risking blocking the vents. I use the table this way because I already have it; it may or may not be cost-effective to order it for such use, depending on what other products are out there and what you can repurpose or make for yourself if you're handy.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
The reviews I have read made me confident in purchasing this MP3. However, I cannot get it to work and it may even be my fault. The problem is 3 fold.1st it does not even come with a manual to tell you how to use it.2nd customer service has regular business hours EST. I am on the West Coast and have never talk to anyone. (I have had it for 2 weeks)3rd online help is not much better.I am sure this MP3 is great when you get it running, but if you ever have a problem.....you are on your own.
I bought it to use as macro, but be careful if you want it to use 1x1. As portrail photografy, is also excellent and very lightful.
Great little lens - I definitely consider it a must have. For me, the extra stop from the 1.8 is worth it.
After stubbornly hanging onto my A-series Canon cameras, I was forced to use my companion's SD750 during our vacation in Santiago, and was firmly hooked on the smaller camera and its array of features. However, so as not to confuse the issue, I decided to purchase the SD1000. I love it! The slightly different controls, the retro look, everything. I'm a convert!
I buoght it in Dec. 2008. It looks good and work veruy good. It is the right size for my laptop. The sound is great.
Had a favorable transaction with Amazon. Delivery was as promised and the camera was everything I thought it would be. I was not disappointed. Like every new camera there is a learning curve on discovering it's capabilities. Very versitle and easy to use. Only peeve is not being able to easily hit the appropriate buttons but, that could be more me than camera. I give it an excellent recommendation.
I purchased two of these cards for 2 Dell laptops. First, it took me 3 days to set up my network because it could not capture the proper IP address. When I contacted Netgear, they told me to disable my firewall and security settings. That worked, but wasn't safe for my private information. The card worked fine for about a week. One card is no longer recognized by Windows. The other card mysteriously changed its own settings and no longer recognizes the network, nor can it connect to the router 5 ft away. I've tried everything tech support advised. Uninstalled, rebooted, reconfigured, and even reinstalled the O/S. Tech support has not been helpful. If you look at the Netgear User Forum, it is infested with customers with the same problems. Netgear is not addressing these issues. Buy something else.
I bought this camera after a lot of research and I have sold electronics for over 6 years (TV's, Cameras, Camcorders, and Laptops). Sony has always been a market leader when it comes to camcorders. They have invented almost every format we use today. Needless to say this camera is the best you can get without going to an HD Camcorder. Many people ask why pay for this camera over the HC38 or others. It's the lens and the final result. The HC38 and lower models only produce a final picture of about 350,000 pixels. The HC48 for a $100 or less difference has over 600,000 pixels. That's almost double the picture quality. You be the judge if it's worth it to you, yet to me it is!!! Also, on a personal preference get a polarized lens filter for your camcorder, is protects your lens and improves your picture quality by cutting out sunlight issues and other picture effecting causes. Happy Shopping. :-)
This item was advertised to work for a Dell inspiron 6000. It DOES NOT!! The Sunvalleytek company representatives did a very poor job of comprehending my complaint, although it couldn't be simpler. I'm not convinced that they speak English well. After almost a month of emailing back and forth, they still do not understand or believe me. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!! Also, read their return policy very carefully. It states, "be sure of what you write" and "all products will be tested." If you say it does not work, they can turn right around and say it does, without providing any proof. Then of course, no refund. Buyer, beware.
far exceded our anticipated use. good quality and can accomidate alarge roas r or big stew. right price ,good quality
We love the larger size with this crockpot. The only thing we didn"t like,the crockpot gets extremly hot,everywhere;including the outside and handles.
Belkin Wireless- G RouterHi, my dsl is provided by a wireless co. When I hooked up the Belkin G the inernet connection light didn't come on, any suggestions?Pat
I am not giving a bad review because these earphones do sound great. But from the price and reading all of the positive reviews on these,I guess I was expecting more from them. Bottom line: they do sound good and they fit comfortably in my ears. My music source in an Ipod Nano with the songs recorded at 256kbps.
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 have been buying these JVC blanks for years for burning ProShow Gold slide show videos, since Taiyo Yuden DVD blanks are recommended by ProShow technicians. Over the years they seem to have gradually deteriorated in quality, with increasing failure rates each year. This last batch that was sold in the Value Line tape wrap has been absolutely terrible with a failure rate of well over 65%. Maybe the Taiyo Yuden blank discs sold in cake boxes will be better. They couldn't be much worse.
Having had a Linksys router for some time and it finally died I went shopping. It took me several hours- about three-to get the Lynksys to work, then when I had my computer recently upgraded it took a tech to help me get it to communicate with a remote laptop, another 30 minutes shot....Finally last week the Linksys died a violent death, after spending 6 hours(no joke) on the phone with Linksys, cost me 9.99, and went through 2 calls with three techs- two of whom I could barely understand- they finally came to the conclusion- YEP it died. Now it only has a one year warrany so that is out of my pocket as well..Dreading looking for another router and spending countless hours getting up and running again, I came across the Belkin which is 1/3 of the cost of Linksys. AND guarenteed for LIFE.I figured what the heck, for [...], give it a shot!!!!When it arrived I laughed out loud when the box said '3 minutes to be up and running.'I wasn't laughing anymore when I was up and running with my desktop and TWO laptops within 5 minutes. Most of the time was trying to find and route cables.I am not a techie, so I did not try fancy stuff, i followed the instructions TO THE LETTER out of the box.So far, I highly recommend it and for 1/3 of the cost of the Linksys, I'll recommend it to anyone unless you have 8-10 hours to screw around with the Linksys to get the silly thing to work on a very simple set up.
The Kinamax WebCam is a very poor choice. I purchased 5 of them, all create software problems (under Vista and XP,) all have audio/driver issues and the video color palette is severely off.For a few dollars more, the Microsoft Live WebCam is a MUCH better solution!
IS a great way to cool your cpu ...is the most faster and louder fan that you can buy ....but it guarantee that cpu and case will be cooled ...plz .. if you are married or live with your mom .. plz don't buy itor you can buy a fan controller to put it low when is cold. ..i adapted to my regular cpu fan and my cpu low more than 30 degrees ...y recommend it ...
I had to get a replacement for my first one when the display ran into problems. In researching online I saw that Sangean had display issues on the first lot of these radios. The design is cool, but the audio is nothing to write about, and I would expect better from the 2-way speaker design.
We needed to mount our 40" Sony Bravia on the wall, and wanted to be able to move the tv in different directions so it can be viewed from various angles in our basement. We found this available at a local store, but it was $249. We were really happy to find it on Amazon for $100 less! This mount was easy to install, and the leveling adjustment was easy. The only negative was that while installing the mount to the stud, one of the bolt heads just sheered right off as my husband was tightening it. So he had to make an unanticipated trip to the hardware store to get additional hardware. Now that it's up, it is perfect, and with the extra hardware he ended up using, we're confident that it is firmly attached to the wall stud.
It works great it sounds awesome and drown s out most of the other radio noise great stuff can t do without it
The first owner of my house had installed a pretty decent surround sound system in the living room, having chosen some Polk 6.5" in-wall speakers for the rear.When one of them recently gave up the ghost after 13 years, I immediately checked to see whether B.I.C. America made a set of 6.5s as replacements, since they have a reputation for sound equivalent to speakers that cost three, four, five, or six times more.I've personally confirmed this to be true with two pairs of the B.I.C. America DV62si and a matching sub, so I wasted no time in ordering these to replace the Polks. Easy installation, and the sound is much better than the Polks they replaced, which, sure enough, cost 3 times as much as the B.I.C.s.In short, I can't recommend the B.I.C. line of speakers highly enough, but don't take my word for it, the accolades are all over the interwebs.
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.
after reading many amazon reviews i went for this camera. fantastic shots, many manual settings and EVERY BUTTON IS WHERE IT FEELS IT SHOULD BE; this camera is incredibly easy to use. Not one annoying feature. beautiful colour levels too.It lacks a 'steadyshot' feature if anything, but my low light pics have turned out well, and if you need a flash this has an adjustable one (3 brightness levels i think.)one further note: do NOT buy this camera from oneclickdigital.com if you are tempted to shop around. they undercut any price but are scam artists, and will only honour the purchase if you buy other 'bargain' (expensive) accessories.
The Nikon bag has the quality and sturdiness I expected. Perfect. However, it is quite larger than I assumed based on pictures. The outside is waterproof and inside is very well padded to protect all your goodies. It has an inner expandable zippered pocket and a front pocket with slots for mem cards, pens, lens cleaners, etc. Also pockets on the sides. Plenty of room for multiple lens and your camera safely inside. The padding inside is also movable Velcro. It included a padded shoulder strap. Perfection.
The Panasonic 'Lumix' should be called the Panasonic 'Lummox'. It is bulky and clumsy. We got the Panasonic DMC-FZ7 Lumix as a gift and we are so disappointed. You need to buy a special close-up lens to take clear photos of flowers. Our cheap Canon took close-up photos like a champion!Both the 12X zoom and close-up settings are useless because the photos are blurred. We have read the manual, used all the proper settings, and have tried other possible settings to discover the "magic solution" to good photos. All we accomplished was wearing out the batteries.The photos average maybe one clear photo out of 5. I can't help but wonder where the previous positive reviews came from. I do notice that most reviewers state that they need to "get used to the camera". Maybe they are having similar problems with this 'simple, self-focusing' camera.Our Canon Powershot could make a sharp photograph the fuzz on a bee's backside without getting stung. Figuratively, with the Panasonic Lumix, we got stung.Get a Canon instead!
Since there are a number of reviews where people received a generic cable, I wanted to confirm that I received the correct Cables To Go 1 foot blue cable I ordered when selecting Amazon.com as the seller.The cable is working fine between my cable modem and wireless router. It is very nice to have a really short cable instead of the 5 foot cable I had been using before.
I'm a professional musician. I've been recording albums for 10 years now and I might be considered an audiophile in training. When I started researching 2.1 speaker set ups for my computer, I wasn't looking for studio grade monitors, and that's not what these speakers are meant for. BUT these are the best sounding speakers I have ever heard, next to studio monitors. They have close to all the accuracy, but feel soooo good to listen to. For the average listener, that's most honest way to describe it--these speakers FEEL amazing!Studio monitors are meant to sound flat and pain stakingly precise in their audio reproduction, even at the loss of sound "enjoyability." They're not meant to sound good, just accurate. But with THESE speakers you can play music, movies, you name it--and they will make whatever you plug into them sound like GOLD.I've owned them for 8 months now and used them almost every day, many times for hours and hours at a time. I've never ever had ear fatigue, and one of the best things about the speakers is how well they maintain their audio reproduction quality at low levels. I've never felt the need to blast these to hear things that may be hidden in the music. Everything is equally transparent at whatever volume level you choose.If you haven't listened to your music collection on speakers this nice before you WILL hear things you never have before. You won't want to turn these off. Every person who has heard these speakers has the same reaction: wow. Even casual listeners who don't normally notice that kind of thing will pick up on how much better their favorite music sounds. I haven't found a single person who can't appreciate how much better these sound than whatever they're used to listening to.Caveats:- Speakers are not meant for large rooms or halls, or earth shattering party volumes. They sound PERFECT in an average size bedroom, but start to lose some of their power in a large living room or bigger. IF you're looking for something to start a dance party with or distrub your neighbors, you might want to look elsewhere.- There's more wiring/equipment than your average 2.1 computer speaker set up. You have to plug in the speaker satellites with speaker wire provided to the woofer.- Bass is plenty adequate a and accurate, but can distort at super high volume. Not good enough to shake the walls for sure.- Slightly more expensive than other similar 2.1 speaker systems.If you're looking for the best stereo/subwoofer combo speakers for your computer, ipod, movie, or similar set up, for under $200, stop looking and buy these. If you want "good enough" speakers for cheap, then look elsewhere. In my opinion, any one who buys these will easily notice the how much better they are then the rest. For me, $150 is a steal for these speakers. And I would reccomend them for everyone from the casual mp3 listener to the music audiophile to the avid movie watcher.Hearing is believing!
I have used the product for about 1 month now and I am extremely satisfied with this product. I am using the included USB cable and cradle to keep the wireless adapter on top of my desk where I get much better signal. I get 54Mbps signal all the time and no disconnections.
I compared these against a pair of Shure SE110 earphones ($60 cheaper), and I can say without a doubt that the Shures blow these "monsters" out of the water. They were superior in every way - general build quality, frequency range, clarity, and bass response. The monster earphones also distort at much lower volumes than the Shures. Don't be fooled by the Monster brand marketing or fancy packaging. Monster spends there time and money on marketing and suing small companies that want to use the word "Monster" in their name, and obviously much less time and money on product research and development. These earphones are lower quality than even some of the cheap Sony earphones and should be avoided at all costs.
I came in contact with the Bose speakers when my brother and I ran a movie on dvd for a group of young people at our church meeting house. My brother brought his new Sharp projector and we set up a 10 foot beaded screen. BUT there was a short in the church's sound system and we were in big trouble. Nice picture but poor sound. My brother brought out his Bose speakers and I shook my head. Too small and not enough power for the cultural hall that we were using. Turned out they worked marvelously well! I have now purchased a pair for myself to use with my computer and to take with me when teaching classes require the use of a projected dvd. I am very pleased with them and would highly recommend them.
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)!
Probably the best all round pocket digital. Great for professional photo shoot planning.Great for novice photographers looking for great memories.
Let me start by saying that I am not an expert on home electronics, but after my boyfriend and I decided to buy a home theater system, we really did our homework. This system is great because the receiver and the DVD are separate units, so if one dies, your entire system is not rendered useless. Also the speakers run on standard speaker wire, so you can replace speakers without having to purchase a new system (unlike many of the other packaged systems).The quality of the sound is great. We live in a two-bedroom apartment and cannot test the upper limits, but the mid range is great for filling the place up with rich sound. With our previous stereo if I could hear it in the back bedroom I knew it was too loud. That is not the case with our Sony.The remote takes a little getting used to and doesn't fully control other units. For example, you can program it for the cable box, but it does not allow you to retrieve the program menus. You can fully control the DVD player with the receiver remote, but it does require reading the manual.My boyfriend's input to this review is &quot;It's big and silver, therefore cool.&quot;All in all, I think this unit is definitely worth the money. If you are looking for a nice unit that doesn't break the bank - this is the one!
I went through three of these camcorders before I gave up on this model. I did like the camera though for it's build quality, features and ergonomics....reasons for trying three, let me explain. When I tried the camera for the first time, I noticed that every 3 to 4 seconds you could hear a faint click-click sound each time the buffer emptied to the hard drive. Only problem was, it recorded the click-click or clunk sound however you perceive it. So when I viewed the video through the TV you could distinctly hear the clicking/clunking sound. It's especially noticable recording in a quite environment. I did a three time exchange hoping to find one that doesn't have this issue. I called Sony about this and managed to talk with a co-operative and knowledgeable tech rep. He was willing to perform a test on the camera he had at hand. Sure enough...his did the same thing. He put me on hold while he discussed the problem with one of the engineers. He came back on the phone to inform me that they were aware of this issue on some of them. Great, so in other words when you purchase one of these cameras you have to hope that you pick the right one. Shame on Sony for not recalling them.If you are planning on buying one of these be aware of this issue. otherwise you are going to have major frustrations exchanging it trying to find the one that works.
Not often do I ever see a product which compines function and style so well. Not only was I sure that my CDs were safe. I was proud to carry them around in their stylish case.And best of all this product although it is very high quality is not very expesive.
I've owned this product for about six months. It is a highly frustrating product for four reasons.1. No support. I've contacted support with two suggestions and two requests for support. All four contacts, through the site contact form, have gained no response. Whatever you get, you are on your own.2. Goes to sleep for no reason. This product does not go through your wireless network, but uses a wireless usb device which is connected to the computer housing your iTunes library. When the device is awake, it works fairly well (updating the library info can take some time). Unfortunately, mine consistently falls asleep and requires me to go to the 3rd floor of our townhouse, our stereo is on the first floor, to unplug and replug the device. Mind, the device doesn't ALWAYS go to sleep, just sometimes. I have yet to find a consistent reason.3. As mentioned in other reviews, the screen is small and you have to go through your music alphabetically. One of my suggestions to the support team is to rewrite the interface software so that it allows you to go through artists/albums/song titles with 26 alphabet options. So, you would choose music -> S -> Santana. Not have to hold down the "down" arrow and wait for two minutes while the device surfs from its slow memory to reach Santana. As a result, I rarely get past artists whose names begin with G.4. Software. The software on my computer, under Windows XP, is buggy. On a regular basis, it crashes. I used to have to remote in from another computer to turn it off, turn off itunes, restart itunes, restart the device software and then go back to use the device. Fortunately, I now have the computer connected to my LCD TV and have a mouse connected to the server. This makes it jsut a bit easier to remedy when the crashes occur. Another issue with the software is that it always loads before iTunes fully loads and then pops up an error which keeps it from loading properly. As a result, I have to go in and click on the error button so everything can finish loading after a reboot.Overall, I think this is a product with a great service. If our computer was on the same level as our stereo, it would still be useful. But, with the parts so far apart, it only frustrates me and helps me get my exercise and kill valuable moments of my life on a regular basis.
Allows full Gigabit speeds and the 3 that I purchased were very flexible. Three feet for me was enough since is for connecting from my modem to a router and a computer close by. Price was good too.
This thing is more then up to the task. This is as good as the cord that come with any computer, printer, or TV. It's a great replacement part for a good price.
I have had this Ipod car power adaptor for years. Then, it was stolen out of my friend's car. I went out and bought the first power adapter I found. It was terrible. Not all adapters are created equal.Here's what I love about this product.1) The cassette (or FM Transmitter) plugs into the adaptor. So when you get into the car, one plug and you are listening to tunes. Most adaptors require you to use the phone jack on the top. Twice as much work.2) Ok, reason #1 is pretty much it.
This is a great backpack. The reason I bought is because of the durable zipper which broke on another Targus backpack I had. Beware, you can't fit much into this one!
I received this product the week before last, and was rather impressed for around an hour. At that point, I decided to do what any good nerd does and update the firmware from Sandisk.Sandisk does not provide direct download links for firmware. They only provide an updater, which is fine. However, this updater does not tell you what the new firmware does. it installed the firmware, and rebooted the device. At that point, the 2gb microsd card I had purchased to go along with it was no longer recognized, even though it worked in my cell phone and in my card reader.Sandisk's support was nearly useless in fixing this issue. After seeing numerous reports of problems with this device, I have returned it to amazon and I am hoping to get a refund, because I do not want another sandisk product.
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.
Hopefully the issue is fixed by now, but I ordered this lens hood when I lost mine. Twice, I got a lens cap and had to return it at my ow expense.ALSO, THE 100mm "L" LENS SHIPS WITH A HOOD IN THE BOX. YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU LOSE YOURS.
I would never puchase another item from this company.I purchasd this item back in October and now the dvd part of thie television is not functioning.The company Apex is not honoring their service agreement. The service center thay gave me the number to no longer sevices their products and they have to tried to resolve this matter.I would never have purchased this item if I would have known that
Third bulb we've replaced for HC1500. This is the first clone. We had no problems. And the price was the best yet! Highly recommend this bulb.
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 have a HP personal media drive and wanted a storage case for it, and this was just what I needed. HP sells a case but I liked the design of this better (and it is cheaper on Amazon). I had a tough time finding a case that fit as the HP drive is a bit longer than most, and after surfing the various sites selling this, I found that the dimensions advertised were either wrong or missing. Case Logic's website offers the correct inside and outside dimensions as well as a drive compatibility chart that answered all my questions. http://www.caselogic.com/external_hard_drive_and_ultra_portable_pc_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=80407The case appears to be well constructed, but does not offer a lot of padding, so it may not do much in protecting a disk if it was dropped. The two ends are hard and the center section is semi-hard. It is lined with a felt-like substance over thin padding. It does offer enough storage to accommodate the drive, USB cable, and AC adapter with the AC cords (with a bit more room to spare).For the price and what I'll be using it for,, I'm pleased with the purchase. If you are looking for something with drop-proof padding, don't buy this.
I got this TV two days ago, delivered and set up by Eagle Freight. Very happy with the order/delivery experience. Although I would suggest you take the initiative and call Eagle freight as soon as your tv makes it to its destination. Mine arrived last Friday, but wasn't "scheduled" to be delivered until the next friday. I called them, explained that the TV had arrived and if I could schedule delivery sooner, which they happily complied with. Two guys arrived right on time and brought the TV in, let me fiddle with it all I wanted before I signed the form (I was worried because the box had been severely damaged, and the internal styrofoam was munched, here's to hoping that nothing later will develop, but the TV was apparently unharmed) (aside: WHY does samsung use such cheap packing techniques for these TVs they know will be individually sent to customers via freight??)So they unpack it and take the box and trash away, and there I sit with my new toy. I fire up ESPN HD and am a little disappointed with the picture quality, but reserve final judgment until I work out the kinks. Right off the batt, I realize I had the picture zoomed from my cable box, and was outputting 1080i instead of 720p. Once I fixed that things were instantly better. Then I adjusted the factory picture settind and got the picture looking great. Monday night football looked absolutely supurb! I had originally ordered the 6187 (1080p model) but it was backordered, so I cancelled and went with the 6186, for six-fifty less! I figured that because my main facination with HDTV is for sports, and that ESPN and other broadcast in 720p (I think NBC is 1080i), that this is the best sports can look, as I can't see the networks ponying up to switch all of their new expensive equipment to sitch to 1080p anytime soon.So what do standard definition broadcasts look like? Well.... its garbage in, garbage out here folks. Some look "OK," others look terrible. And then there are some that look absolutely wonderful (like HBO, for example). Yes I wish some of the standard def stuff looked a little better, but it doesn't really bother me that much, as the shows I watch are mostly prime timw network stuff that's in HD or sports...So all in all I'm happy with the TV, but very nervous that no problems develop, because Amazon won't be there to help at all, and I've heard nothing but horror stories from people dealing with Samsung customer service. But I guess that is what you get for a much better price.Oh and by the way, don't get ripped off when buying HDMI cables, you don't need the $100 monster cable. Check the AVS Forums and the like, it just isn't necessary. There are sites that have great quality cable for MUCH cheaper (m o n o p r i c e . c o m) is one of them, that's where I got mine, and it works great.
I bought this center speaker to complement my Polk R50s and R150s.Perfect combo at the best price. Amazon did it again!
Great wire I used it to rewire two trucks for their speakers because they either didn't have wires or they were tiny stock wires.
GARMIN 010-10702-00 GPS Antenna Kit.....Our car has a dealer applied special window coating on the windshield that made satellite contact difficult. This outside magnet antenna helped get around the difficulty but the external antenna is one more wire to fool with. Would prefer that I not have chosen the optional window coating on the new car had i known that it could create a GPS satellite problem. Garmin website points out this possible problem ..... Don Russell
good sound for the dollar, installed like factory...used in a limo I'd buy to install in any vlients limo and day of the week+
I have 4 sets of small JBL speakers. I have tried and returned other brands. Recently I drank the kool-aid and tried the Jawbone Big Jambox, which cost $269. The Jawbone's sound was terrible compared to the JBL's. JBL speakers are excellent.
Like everyone else, I have read all the reviews and compared this lcd to all others and have been waiting for the right price. I ordered the lcd and in a few days the shipping company called with a delivery date, on the delivery date, I received a call that the lcd hadn't been put on the truck and that it would be shipped on another carrier and arrive the next day. The lcd arrived on time this time and the tv is truely amazing. The price has also went down several times since then, and amazon hs been great with refunding the difference, in price.
I was concerned when I bought these headphones that they might not be sturdy enough for my use. I wear them all day long while I clean houses. I find that they are perfect for my needs. They are light weight and the sound is great. I am being careful not to tug on them so that the wires come out. Because of the over-the-head style, they stay on my head and in my ears really well. So far they are working well for me!
I used this for the first time this morning, and I CAN'T believe the difference tourmaline makes! I had a ceramic iron before, and there is NO comparison! I wouldn't bother spending the big $ on chi or T3 - for the price you cannot beat this one!
Looks to be genuine Nikon. All factory markings and stickers. Arrived quickly in perfect condition. Charged up just fine.
Anything Bose you cant go wrong. I bought these as a gift for my father and he loves them. But who doesn't love Bose?
I am a teacher, and I use a technology based instruction model (computer projector instead of chalk). The Gyro-mouse has it's potential, but the rechargeable battery life is poor. The keyboard similarly has it's problems. I would characterize the keyboard as flimsy. It's a nifty product at first, but it's lifespan is limited. It is not designed for serious use.
I enjoy my new headphones. They are of an affordable quality and make listening a pleasure.
When I ordered my Visor Deluxe from Amazon about 3 weeks ago, they didn't have the &quot;important note to customers&quot; disclaimer shown as they do now-- namely, if you have a machine running Win95 or WinNT, regardless of whether or not you have a USB port, the provided USB cradle isn't supported. You have to buy the separate serial cradle.For reference, the sticker on the Visor Deluxe box says &quot;Requires: Win98/2000 or Mac 8.1+ and USB connection. ALL OTHER Windows and Mac versions require the purchase of serial cradle (sold separately).&quot;That being said: (1) Sharing information between Outlook and the Visor is almost effortless--I use a WinNT machine with Outlook 98 at work, and even through the serial port, the initial exchange took less than 2 minutes (i.e. transferring about 100 addresses and about 1 year of tasks and appointments), and routine daily updates take about 10-20 seconds, at most. (2) The cradle is almost effortless; I've found that a few times when I've placed the PDA off center in the cradle, it still HotSync's.The main benefit of owning a Visor, as I see it, is its potential modules. Currently, the digital camera and the memory modules are the coolest--one hopes that others follow. That's the main reason to buy a Visor.
this is a very good printer. The photos look better than the 35mm you get from the local developer. The only down fall is the memory stick but if you use your pc and a phot program yuo will still be able to do everything you want to. The quality is top of the line
It's a good printer for the price, I think. I like the design (smooth and sleek and doesn't take up too much space on my desk). It prints easily and well, and the paper hasn't jammed at all. My one complaint is how small the ink cartridges are. They run out incredibly quickly. Other than that, I'd have given it 5 stars.
This is a great replacement for the original manual. It goes into much more detail than the original manual, and I was impressed with the one that came with the camera, as it was similarly well-written, and Canon seems to have taken more care in producing it than most manuals, as if they really want you to learn the basic and technical features of the camera to make you a better photographer. I would recommend you read the original manual first, and then buy this book if you want more information.Since we're on the subject of the EOS Rebel 2000, I thought I would make a few comments about the camera too. I bought my EOS Rebel 2000 several months ago and already am extremely satisfied with it. I've taken a couple of short trips in that time and have run several rolls of film through it, and the photos came back nice and sharp. The only thing I could have done better in the photos was to use some exposure compensation. On one of the trips I 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. I was aware of many situations where you need to use backlight compensation--for example, I remembered to use it when shooting a stream at Yosemite with the sun shining from the side and glinting off the waters--but I didn't think that on a very overcast day I needed to worry about it, even shooting against fairly light-colored sand. Well, I admit I am still learning technically and I learned something there.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. Then at the extreme high end there's the Rollei QZ 35W, which, although a superb "cadillac point and shoot," weighs in at 22 ounces, and at about twice the price of even the T2, will truly cost you a pile of green stuff. But it's a great camera too and has an 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 25-70 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 $3000 pro lenses on it. He says they're capable enough to do anything he wants, but cheap 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, they're cheap enough so he just throws away the malfunctioning one and grabs a new one out of his bag.One final thing, as I mentioned above, the original 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. Then follow it up with this book.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.
I bought one a year ago, then bought two more this Christmas. They do exactly what my kids want: play music. They don't have some of the nice navigation features of iProducts, but they hold more songs for less of my hard earned cash! The kids can also listen to radio, and make verbal notes to themselves. Plus, the actual player can be used for a quick file copy, assuming you don't need more than 1GB and have USB. Loading with songs is easy with the included software.
what can you say about a cable.ten nine eight seven six five four three two one, Still need 3 more words
I have waited nearly a year and a half to be able to use my DVD recorder, since no other type of DVD other than the DVD-R 8X will work. I tried all the local retailers and even on e-bay were the closest place that sold these was Canada and the furthest was Japan!! After receiving these DVDs I transfered 20 year-old videos to DVD on the highest rating and I am excited to say that after creating 18 DVD's none of them are "coasters" and all of them give great playback. Whenever I run out of these, I will purchase from this vendor again.
Panasonic travel speakers have an awesome sound. I have it hooked to my Creative lab MP3 player and I just love the sound it puts out. It's not tinny either. GREAT!!!!
I got the Sony ICDSX46 -128 MD digital voice recorder to help me stay organized at work. I am constantly shifting between different clients/projects during the day and needed an easy way to accurately record the time I was spending on each. The Sony is small enough that I can keep it in my shirt or pants pocket without really noticing it. This means I actually bring it with me everywhere (one of the problems I had with other time-tacking methods).The Sony has five folders that can be used to keep recordings separate. I use them for (a) time billing, (b) expenses, (c) to-do's, (4) drafting notes and (5) interviews. When I do playbacks of a particular folder - I get a full sequence of only the items I am looking for. The folders also make it easy for me to download things to my assistant's computer vis the built-in USB connection. Very cool.There are many other features on the recorder that I have not used yet. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. I do know that it was up-and-running as soon as I put the battery in and has been working perfectly since. One thing, make sure that you use the 'hold' switch on the back of the recorder. Otherwise, the recorder will fo on inadvertently in your pocket.For someone that makes a living in six-minute increments -- the Sony is a godsend.
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.
I agonized over the Canon XT, XTi, 20D, and 30D. I decided that for now I did not need the spot meter on the most expensive models (even though I would love to have it) and that the XT or XTi would suit my needs perfectly. I was all set to buy the XT because at $[...] for the body it is great deal. But then I went to [...] and got my hands on the XTi body. The XTi is a beautiful camera and I really like the 9 point auto focus. But what changed my mind was the screen. I took a few test shots in the store and reviewed them on the brighter 2.5 inch LCD screen. It was then that I realized that I would be disappointed if I bought the XT with its smaller, dimmer LCD. If the XT had the bigger LCD I would buy it in a heart beat, but come on people! It's a digital camera and the whole point is to be able to review the picture you just took and actually be able to see it, even in bright sunlight. So for now I am stuck paying an extra $175 for the bigger screen, because I am not interested in the extra mega pixels. The dust shaking sensor and 9 point auto focus is welcome but not worth $[...]. The money I saved by not buying the 30D will go towards better glass, possibly the EF-S 60mm Macro USM.
Used for quite some time. Arrived in a timely and efficient manner. Was what I needed to get my cordless phones going again.
Best 42 Dollars I ever spent. Excellent design and very strong. Supports a 65" Panasonic Plasma. Very easy to install, however, as stated before, built in level is ureliable at best. Mine was broken out of box. This is really no issue as most have a small level and they are very inexpensive.I highly recomend this product.
This is exactly what we were looking for. Looks nice and has a very deep fire bowl. Love that it has a cooking grill that comes with it.
I already owned a pair of these speakers from several years ago and absolutely loved them, so I picked up a second set. Some time after I bought my original speakers, however, JBL added a 'power-save' feature that causes the speakers to turn themselves off if they don't detect an audio signal. It sounds like a great feature, and for awhile it worked. The speakers would be fairly quiet but then they'd come back on after about 5-10 seconds of audio stream (this was a tad inconvenient in that you would miss the beginning of audio files, but it wasn't that big a deal). The problem is that now, the speakers turn off after about 30 seconds of non-activity, and I'm starting to lose sound even when an audio file is playing. The only way to get the sound back on is to constantly turn them off and back on again. It's a shame, because the sound quality on these is quite stellar, but having to turn the speakers on and off each time I want to listen to music is ridiculous. If you check the other low-rated reviews, you will see that others had the same issue. JBL please fix this! You have a quality product here with one very very annoying dealbreaker of a flaw.
So many of you might not believe me.But this one outdoes the C2G that were worth 80$ on BestBuy.I bought both, seeing if I would settle for the lesser pairbased on the difference in quality (Audio and Video). Well I just saved 77$ andsome change.
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!!
When I was considering my first DSLR purchase, I was guided by price to determine what I would get. I wasn't really aware of the size difference between the xxxD cameras and many others. I ordered my XTI, and have been loving it. Then I picked up a 40D. For me, size does matter. I'm just short of 6'2", and have long, "piano player" fingers. I still can't afford a pro-size camera, but this grip has made a significant difference in comfort and holding ability. The ability to use two batteries is a plus. Yeah, just get it.
I have had this thumb drive for about 6 months now and I haven't had any issues. I use it to carry files back and forth to work that I use daily and this thumb drive never skips a beat. Getting ready to buy another for my wife.
The product did NOT live up to my expectations in any fashion. I tried two different antennas one provided with the radio (small rubber whip shorty) and the Cobra HG A 1500 Base-Load Medium Magnet Mount 300W CB Antenna. The reception with either of these was terrible. I tried monitoring via scan all channels and got no reception anywhere. I had to return this radio and forget about CB monitoring for the time being. Bad experience.
No more dust on my tripod.Product arrived quickly and as described/shown.Durable cover and strap makes easy carrying.Would buy again
I love my shuffle. I run 20-25 miles a week and wear it almost every mile. I clip it to my sports bra under my shirt and it is so light I can't feel it! It doesn't move. I can change songs or pump up the volume without any problems. It is perfect for working out. It holds so much music that I get someting different each day.It is so small it also is out of the way when lifting weights.The only problem I have with it is remembering to turn it off! Then it has to be recharged but that is the other cool things. NO BATTERIES to buy! I use to carry spare batteries in my gym bag b/c I always forget to turn my mp3 players off!This is my first apple product and I love it.I want and iPhone now! Or maybe a standard iPod for general use.The price is right and just perfect for running!
The thing about HDMI is that it's a digital signal, so it sends information in the form of 1s and 0s (on and off). Where composite cables were analog, the signal traveled in waves. For an analog signal the quality of the cable can effect the quality of the signal, a cheap cable would mean a bad picture or sound.But with a digital signal like HDMI the signal quality doesn't really matter, so long as the complete signal gets there, it doesn't matter if the quality has degraded along the way. If a 1 is still a 1 and a 0 is still a 0 when sent and received, then it'll look the same whether your hdmi cable cost you $6 or $60.Don't get ripped off by people telling you that you need a high quality cable for a high quality image.
I planned to add WPA2 encryption with this card on an older laptop but it failed to connect to a Linksys router so I gave up. It did not even recognize either of the two network router broadcasts with the proprietary software.
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 buy these Verbatim discs on a regular basis from other companies and never have a problem. Out of the first 10 discs on the spool, 9 were defective. I just stop trying to use them. I have not had 1 defective Verbatim disc from any other company. I will not go through the problems of returning them but will never buy them from this source again.
I just updated my 4 year old computer with Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer 3-Speaker System along with Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic Card 70SB046000007and XFX GeForce 6800 XTreme 256MB DDR3 AGP,all 3 have brought new live and enjoyment back to this old system.Take the time to down load all the new drivers and and set up the sound as you like it(it's well worth it even if it takes as long as i have spent 3 hours lol).If your going to use the Klipish speakers for music take of the speaker grills the plastic in them bounce the sound poorly.When down loading drivers for the GeForce 6800 use [...] site but go to xfx to get your Lifetime Warranty no kidding even if you sell the card, dosent get any better than that !!!O and by the way the sound blaster has 3 modes of listening and a 10-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizerwith bass adjustments.
it's a replacement part that was accurately described and shipped quickly. nothing more to see here folks, let's move along
Although the card itself is not bad technology, it is NOT the standard (which is compact flash, CF). If you ever upgrade to a better camera or another device that uses memory cards (MP3 players, or SLR camera, etc) then you'll lose your investment in these XD cards. Also, since they are proprietary and non standard they cost more per megabyte. I would never purchase a camera that uses non standard proprietary cards (like Sony, which uses their own &quot;memory sticks&quot; or Fuji and the XD cards). But if you already bought a camera which requires them, then you really have no choice. Standards are important with new technology (remember betamax vs. VHS) so that early adopters don't have equipment that becomes obsolete, or unduly pricey due to lack of competition.If you have a choice, try to buy devices that use CF (compact flash) and protect your investment. Just my two cents.
I bought this card to free up my CPU from the integrated sound. I am running XP and all I needed to do was diable my integrated sound card in BIOS, plug in card and install drivers. The card is great and does exactly what the manufacturer states. Shipping from Amazon was awesome. It arrived in the promised time, even during the holiday rush period. I will definately be buying from Amazon again!
I bought these batteries a while back and there were a bit less expensive. Right now they are $20 so you decide if it is worth it for you.That aside. They are great. I have had them for a year now and they still last just as long as when I bought them. I use them for my digital camera that takes so much battery life. These last longer that the regular non-rechargeable AA batteries.Make sure you also get a good charger and not those 15-min chargers that burn out you batteries, and you are set.
I was very unhappy with the reception of this icarplay. There's another product out there that let's you manuelly program any FM station you want. Rather than like this one that only let's you use stations 88.1-89.9
Can't get over the mounting mechanism for drives... very easy to use. This case looks nice and is ultra-quiet. What more can you ask for?
The screen works great as expected. Just watch out so you dont scratch it. It can scratch pretty easily if you lay it around.
You will love this Xternal hard Drive by Seagate. Very easy to use, plug and your ready to go. It works quitely compared to thers. Great price if you buy at amazon. Overall I will give this product "AAA+++"
I searched for these USB cables male/male & found them on Amazon for a decent price and before I even remembered I had purchased them, they were in my mailbox :) Great price, great product, Happy customer here! :)
My favorite color, orange...hooks on to my belt loop or purse...and is sturdy to protect my camera...what's not to like?
Outstanding product, fits my macbook pro like a glove, great protection, everyone though I bought a new laptop. Highly recommended to protect your investment.
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.
Works good , I was able to find online information on how to install this for my apartment. Would be great if would include wall installation procedures.
It's a great idea but unfortunately for me, the product has been unreliable and the whole experience has been frustrating.I purchased my Nike+ IPOD Sport Kit 2 weeks ago. On my first run, the IPOD didn't recognize the sensor. I took it back to the store and the salesperson got it to work right away. It then worked perfectly on my 2nd and 3rd runs. It was incredibly motivating and the Nike Online Log was just what I needed to keep track of things. However, on my third run the IPOD didn't recognize the receiver. I took it back and exchanged it for another kit. I went out for my run and now it didn't recognize the sensor! I got home and it worked - go figure. I'm going for a run this evening and we'll see how it goes. If it doesn't work, I give up. I'll just return it for a refund.
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!
I have both and the Creative Zen Vision M is simply the Best. The sound quality (and I am very picky ), the battery life the video quality. battery life in the ipod really sucks. I have never had a problem with my creative and it even looks much better than the ipod, cooler I would say!!! The Touch pad is better than the wheel (searching a song is easier). You can find a son alphabetically and when for exmple you reach the top of letter A if you keep pressing the touch pad you skip directly to the letter Z (it does the same from Z to A). You can delete a song, or an album or an artist just by using one of the keys in the player. All the features (find a song, description of the track, bookmark, etc) are a huge plus. It works fantastically with WM11 so you don't need the creative explorer. The FM radio is simply great and so is the record capability. I put so many videos in my Zen and God you can enjoy for example a Simpsons episode with all the sound enhancements. It also supports more video files extension than the ipod (only mp4). In some places you can get it for just 180 bucks (30Gb version). Just buy it!!! [...]
Nice little speaker set, very convenient for laptops, love the usb powered feature, sound very good, I listen to movies with them,, not a replacement for large 4 speaker sets if you need hifi for music though. For this I would go with a nontravel oriented speaker set.
These headphones are durable, functional and have a good price. The sound isn't as sexy but sure beats the tinny little speakers on your laptop. Volume control is a good functional feature but a little irritating as it hangs on the speaker wire about chest level. Good for the price.
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.
Updating my review.Originally I thought this thing just turned off during silence between songs. I was wrong! This thing randomly shuts down during anything but very intense music. Works great for rock. Not compatible with anything remotely sparse, relaxed, ambient.Such a weird feature.This device will not work with any acoustic music except perhaps some frantic bluegrass. No Townes Van Zandt, Johnny Cash, Kevin Kinney, etc etc. This device will turn them off!!You've been warned.
Yes I've gone Mac, and I went all the way! I purchased the Mac Mini and after exhaustive research came to the conclusion that it was only fitting that I purchased the keyboard. Absolutely no regrets it is so easy to use has the right touch it's a masterpiece of craftsmanship love the white keys when you're typing only by the light of your monitor.I'm using it to type this review. So far everything i've read and was told in this venture into the Mac world and way of doing things has proven to be one of the best things in our world of technology that i've ever experienced!!Try a Mac soon you will see! Amazon's fast and easy shipping made it all worth while to boot!As i said no regrets!!
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!
Knock on wood about the 5 year mark...I still use it daily as a physical backup drive for our Windows PC. I've never had any issues with the drive and 5 years is a long time in technology land. I'm considering replacing it with a larger capacity drive in the future.
I would caution you to not use this product. This is the second one I have used. I thought the first one was just defective so dummy me I bought another one. So, instead of losing one family video I now have had two vidoes destroyed by this machine twisting the tape. I saved the tape and hope to maybe find someone who can salvage some of it as memories cannot be redone. It played three fourths of my home Christmas video and then the tape got twisted in it. Like I said I gave it a second chance by purchasing two. I'm writing this review in hopes of preventing someone else losing their memories.
Purchased this radio as a first radio. Liked the fact that it could be a battery operated unit as well as plugged in to vehicle power with external antenna.Radio has really surpassed my expectations! I purchased a Cobra HG A 1500 Base-Load Medium Magnet Mount 300W CB Antenna and the combination works great! No additional parts required to connect the radio to an external antenna if using car power - the adapter has a 12-V car plug and a standard antenna connector built in. If you want to use external antenna with battery power, I think you'd have to get an adapter...but I haven't looked into that.I just hang the radio from my car's visor clip from its included lanyard and I have a CB radio "mounted" right where I need it. Truckers and other motorists have alerted me to many speed traps as well as how to detour around traffic jams.In terms of range - with the external antenna, I've transmitted a few miles and the truckers say they can hear me very well. I have not tested transmit with batteries, but reception with battery power and standard antenna is decent - definitely acceptable for my use. Batteries last a long time.After using this unit, I will not travel extended distances without it. I highly recommend this product!-Rich
Unfortunately, I have to agree with the others- while this is a great MP3 player and it really served me well until I upgraded to Windows XP and found out the hard way that it was not compatible and there is no way around it!
This wireless keyboard/laser mouse combo is excellent, and very attractive, to boot.If you are switching from a normal light mouse to this, it may take a little bit of time to adjust to the heavier, more solid feeling mouse, but once you do, the deeply grooved design is very comfortable in the hands. I like that the mouse has an internal rechargeable battery instead of AAs; fully charged, this mouse can last for about 2-3 days of constant use, and the lights on the mouse indicate how much more battery there is. The many, many buttons on the mouse come in handy and become indespensible after you get used to them. This mouse does not emit a visible red light like older light mice, so there is no glow under it; the laser it employs is impossible to see unless you really look for it.The keyboard is also very nice. The feedback on the keys is just how I like it, a soft, satisfying click. There are many keys that I don't use on it, but they might be useful at some later point in time.A great product overall, but some issues mar its functionality. I don't know if this issue is a problem with all wireless keyboards, but if I want to select multiple items by alt-clicking, I have to click each item slowly, or else it won't work. Also, in certain circumstances, the keyboard response is subpar. Again, I've never used wireless peripherals extensively before, so these might just be problems common to all wireless products. Still, it is only a very minor issue in an otherwise excellent set.I'd not count on this to work past 10 feet of the receiver, either keyboard or mouse. At further distances, the reception is pretty good up to that point, any further and the quality drops precipitously. At normal range, say 1-2 feet away, the reception is perfect. The range also seems to be determined by the line-of-sight to the receiver.Overall, a very good keyboard/mouse combo. While this is quite costly for things that you could probably get for $5 each for some generic wired peripherals, I think the cost of it is worth it. I snagged it once it came out, so I paid quite a bit more for it than it's being offered now, but I guess that's the price for being an early adopter.
I bought this so that I could get 2x with my camera on my telescope. It works great and arrived quickly. Now my moon pictures are even closer and they are beautiful. Thank you.
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 was new to the wireless world, when i first looked into a wireless router. This router was incredibly easy to set up, especially as I am still pretty new to computers. After setting up though, i would find that intermittently i would lose the connection to my laptop. My laptop, as well as others would read a signal from the router, but the internet would be down. I have now found that whenever this does occur, to reset the router by unplugging power from the router, and then replugging it back. So far this has always resolved the problem, a little annoying, but again problem resolved.Overall though, I am happy with this router, and i think at this price, you can't beat it.
This Digicom TV Wall Mount seems well constructed and was simple to install. Took about an hour to install myself.
I received the Toshiba SD-2805 last night with the outer box tape cut open (shame on UPS!) The inner manufacturer's box looked fine, though, so I unpacked the unit and set it up. Two immediate problems: 1) It played only 75% of the DVD's I tried, (all of which work fine on my other player) and, 2) It played only mp3 files I had downloaded: none of the files I had made on my own computer, of any size, using the software specified in JVC's own manual (Easy cd-Creator). Also, the sound of the files it did play was hissy and far inferior to how they sound on my Kenwood DV-505, which has played every mp3 file and DVD thrown at it in cd quality sound. (All the mp3's play great on my portable Panasonic as well!). What a rip-off!!... Either it's an mp3 player, or it's not! To distribute and sell incompatible software is cheating the public, for sure. If it doesn't work with some files, tell us in advance so we can make an informed decision. If not, throw it out with the other garbage! As a follow-up, Amazon sent UPS to pick up the player when I requested a return for this defective unit, but charged me a 15% restocking fee! This is abusive! It's not my fault, but I have to lose $15.00? I'll never trust them again, nor should you.
Got this at a good price and it was easy to set up. All 802.11g devices worked on it. I have been impressed with it. The external antenna I got (optional) allow me to extend the wireless range. One problem I had was when I use the WPR mode and one of my wireless device (MX-760HD) crashed. I turned it off, reset my devices and all's well again. If you are getting ready to jump on the N bandwagon, this is a good step to take.
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'm not an audiophile but I can say hands down these are some of the best speakers I have heard. Deep rich sound ... enough volume to deafen you when in front of the PC.When I first got them hooked up and played a piece of music I thought there was a problem with the sub-woofer ... I kept hearing this noisy vibration ... it took me more than several seconds to realize that some of the pictures I have hanging on the wall were vibrating from all the bass! (:With digital music formats and media players and speakers like these ... I don't think I need my stereo any more ....I love these speakers!
This was on my 25 year old camera that I received from my grandfather. It was still securly attached to this day.Just the other day I ripped it off my grandfathers camera and super glued it to my new DSLR It works great... even after 25 years!The only problem, which goes for all lens cap keepers is the lens cap just dangles around when its not on the lens. But that's not a problem with this specific product.
It's beautiful and I love it, but I specifically searched for "wall mountable" and it is not wall mountable, I had to put up a shelf.
We just got the TV last week and had no issues with delivery. It came in on time and had no damage to the packaging. I was not home but my wife hooked it up and it works well. The picture is good & the DVD works. The price with built in DVD was better than I have found any place else. So far I would recomend it. The only issue is I cannot yet get the Dish Network remote to run the TV. We need to use one remote to turn it on and the Dish Network remote to change channels. Hope I can figure it out.
I really like these headphones for the 2 or 3 months that they work. The first pair I bought the left ear stopped working after 2 or 3 months. Sony sent me a replacement and the left ear stopped working after 2 or 3 months. I am giving the additional star just because the headphones are really nice while they work.
I use this charger for 6 months now. Works like a charm. Excellent quality, quick charger (batteries are really full after 15-30 min of charging). And the batteries coming with it are also very good quality and last for quite long. The only draw back with this charger: the power adaptor only support AC 100-120 V 50/60 Hz, meaning that it will not work in Europe. If you're planning on using it for a digital camera and you are traveling a lot, you might want to consider another option (although there are 240-120 V converters around).
The product lasted only a week... and then it broke. It was a waste of money.
The camera arrived when promised and is super easy to figure out. So user friendly. The vendor promised and delivered a great product.
What can I say this is one of the best LCD HDTV on the market right now. Awesome picture quality, great sound.
If you want to get a CPL for your 77mm lens, look not further. B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with Multi-Resistant Coating is the way to go. I have seen the regular B+W 77mm CPL and the color rendition and tone are so inferior than this one.You get what you paid for! This is true with this product.I am so happy now. I don't want to take it off from my lens because it is that good. I am double stacking it with B+W UV MRC filter so I get a little bit harsh vignetting on the corners. I will take off my UV filter and see how it goes. But regardless the vignetting, the result is so satisfying.CPL will give you the kind of results that you cannot get from Photoshop. period.
I've had this printer for a year and 6 months and it finally quit picking up paper. Sent an e-mail to Samsung asking about potential trade-in for the CLP-315 with no response. Loved the price, but didn't think it would only last 1.5 yrs.
I have already read one customer opinion which he think a little foot print on his NEC1530V. Yes, I agree with him. When I first buy this product, I also find this problem that this LCD have little foot print with my display card Voodoo Banshee. After one month compare with different display cards, Finally I find the Answer which is with best performance , We must use ATI display cards! My system is NEC1530V+ATI RAGE PRO TURBO(4M SGRAM/230MHZ RAMDAC) . JUST TRY THIS , YOU WILL FIND THE UNBEATABLE DISPLAY EFFECTS!!
If you are going to get flight simulator this is the tool that will really make it fun. Alll of the instructions really depend on a joystick to work,
Amazon yet again shows you're ordering one thing and ships something different! This is not a 4 (FOUR) pack as shown or described! I ordered this expecting a four pack of four separate color ink cartridges...nope, not what is in my package! This is a 3 pack! WTF! No black ink...and as all the Epson users out there know, you cannot run your printer with one cartridge empty. Amazon yet again disappoints, no wonder it was only $32...but then today the price is less! SO FRUSTRATING. I should just buy a new printer, it would probably be less expensive in the long run and less frustrating...but I certainly won't be buying it on Amazon.
I have obstinate hair and with a combo of Matrix Biolage Deep Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner plus curling my hair with the Infiniti Professional Nano Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron, 1 1/2-Inch my hair now looks like it do when I came home from the salon. Yay!
These headphones are the best. They produce good sound. They also are comfortable. The price is fitting also.
Just what I needed to go with my Pocketwizard mini and flex for my Canon 7D. The possibilities are limitless.
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 have always been a fan of JBL. Once again, they did not disappoint me. This is my second pair of JBL's Duet speakers. I purchased a pair a couple of years ago for my Dell PC and thought they had a great sound for computer speakers without the need for a subwoofer. I am using this new pair with a new Toshiba laptop and the sound is "sweet."
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.
Sangean radio. So far I like it very much. The sound quality is excellent, as is the base enhancement feature. I'm learning slowly to set the memory function. So far, so good! I tend to be technologically challenged, but am persistent!Frances VandervoortChicago
Before I buy I do my homework and this printer definitely delivers it's moneys worth and then some. I'm not supper savvy on the FAX part but I have been able to both receive and send faxes with relative ease. The scanner is wonderful and comes with some really good applications that convert scaned pages into text. The only but is that you should use windows to print photos. Because the cannon program just doesn't cut it in the photo department. The scanner does really beautiful copies of already printed photos. It's up to you what quality and how much hard drive space you want to use for the scanned photos. This is a wonderful printer and comes with the first cartiges of ink. But you will need to buy the large black one more often than the color ones. So my advice is buy extra and shop for them as well. Plus the samples are really small, 3x5 so if you plan on printing photos right away buy paper as well. Plus it does not come with the high speed cable. I had two already so I didn't need to buy one but you should keep this in mind.
It is my first mp3 player and just got it a day ago. The sound quality is OK. FM radio receive the signal clearly, seems to be better than my sony walkman. Although the control is a little confused, I am now used to it after several operation according to the instruction on CD. The Quick Guide is almost useless even for a newbie. I am happy it can display Chinese song name after language setting changed.
I run XP Home and use my computer for Home, Business, Kids School, well just about everything because I operate life from a wheelchair. This printer was easily installed following 11 steps with the help of my 15 year old. XP plug and play found it and set it all up. Prints quietly, copies in color or B&W, inexpensive color replacement individuals. I had HP printers for 15 years and they just aren't software friendly any more. After reading reviews, I ralleyed and made the switch. This Canon is really heavy and looks as well made as Office copiers of 15 years ago. The only drawback is not including the USB connection. What's with that Canon? I had to run out and get one from Target because the one I thought I got through Amazon didn't have the right "plug", don't order the "penny" products, they don't fit and you can't return them because all the cost is in the S&H.
I Bought this for my husband as a gift. The sound quality of the DVDs outstanding, especiallly when hooked up to a surround sound system. (CDs sound great, too.) A very lightweight, compact unit. I chose the gold finish, and it's very attractive.I've only had one problem with the player...During a movie the player has paused for maybe 1/2 a second then resumed play. This doesn't really make a big difference in the movie viewing experience, but for the price I paid, I was disappointed that this would happen.
Camera has good features and decent battery life for a "regular" camera. For those of you who don't need a special camera and just want something that can take decent pictures. This is a good one. I like it.
I tried this little baby out as soon as it arrived. I love it. The pictures are clear and sharp. It took me back to the 1950s when I bought my first 35mm camera, an Argus A4. I do not know why I waited so long to buy one for my DSLR.
This is a very proffesional setup with everything you need for lighting a basic set for interviews, comercials, and independant film shots. The only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars and not five is becasue it's a little tricky to get it setup and the manual although it has photos is totally not helpful. The product itself is sturdy and made with good quality parts. A similar kit like this one at B&H; costs at least double the price. I love the fact that it has a controlable dimmer on each light so you can get the perfect setup.Keep in mind that when all the lights are setup they're very large so need a fairly good amount of space to set them up.It makes your set look very professional and the results are fantastic. I use these babys to film in HD.All the lights fit very well into the bag which is easy to carry around. the bag is about 3 1/2 feet by 1 foot. Easy to put in any trunk.The velcro is a bit tricky too but a tip is to keep the white defusers velcroed on the inside lip.
I purchased this for my sister, and she loves it! We have recommended it to everyone who has asked. I'm very glad I chose this one over many others on this site! Thanks Uniden for a class act in technology!
The product works like a charm. Worth every penny!
I have had this camera for quite a long time and i has performed flawlessly. I adjust the MP's down to 2MP's for everyday shooting and the colors are terrific. With the price so low now $39.00 - $79.00, it is the best buy on the market for the entry level photgrapher or seasoned professional. Although I still very much appreciate the alchemy of light on film the digital age is here to stay and you can embrace it fully for next to nothing with this little gem.
Its an awesome tv for the price.shipping was fast, set up easy and the picture looks great!!
My step-son loved this football as an xmas gift. He want a &#34;real&#34; football and this did the trick! It's a big boy football.
The pouches are too tight. it takes a bit of an effort to take it out and put it back in for 67mm filter
Item is as advertised, seems to work OK. I am useing it on an old compaq laptop, without a wireless connection. I would order again from this company.
I normally like Toshiba products, I have two of their notebooks. But I have to warn you that my SD 1200 DVD player simply stopped working at after only about 15 dvd's played and only 7 months. . right after warranty. It's got an incredibly short warranty, and they charged me over $110 dollars to fix a hardly used unit. This may be one of those &quot;rare&quot; instances in which you might consider an &quot;extended service plan.&quot; I don't know how well this unit will hold up. . .but I'm looking for another unit for my daughter and I'm &quot;concerned&quot; Other than the &quot;sudden death&quot; and occasional &quot;jumps and freezes&quot; it's a great unit. Especially the super zoom feature.
I ordered a pair of these headphones after reading numerous reviews about how comfortable and great sounding they were. Unfortunately, one channel was dead no matter what source I plugged them into. I also was shocked at how stiff and uncomfortable the ear cushions were. My sony MDR 7506's actually feel better, I doubt I would have kept the sennheisers even if they worked. Zzounds did send me a free-postage return label but it was close to a month that they sat on my $100
This is what it is... A super cheap mono Y-cable. It should be sufficient for many needs and is cheap enough that thin wire gauge and such can be forgiven. Just be aware that it is cheap and unshielded, etc.For the price and intent, I almost gave it 5 stars. But it's not a 5-star cable... It's a fair quality ultra cheap cable. 4 stars seems about right.
Ok-so I got the camera, was LOVING it and then it stopped working. I think it was knocked on the floor and no one told me, but I got a replacement and it is awesome! I love it.Night shots are hard-you must read the instruction manual-I'm very tech savy, but there are little tricks to learn:)Very easy point and shoot!!
Did all the steps for set up on my TV.....did not get a single channel....changed my TV setting to ANtenna input and placed it close to window...still did not work....piece of junk
This was surprisingly a good deal. When Cable goes down we get plenty of decent channels that come in nice and clear. Mother got her cable shut off and we got her one of these as well...Works great!
I've had this camera for a few months now, and love it. It's gone on a couple backpacking trips, been banged around carry-ons, and is still ticking. It trly delivers on being a camera that can go anywhere. However, I still haevn't seen the 7.1 MP in full effect quite yet, and shooting at night requires either a lot of light or some sort of support for the camera. I'm a camera novice, so this doesn't bother me too much. I just wanted something would withstand my absentminded nature. That it does.
This are the best headphones that I ever had. Much better and sturdier than those Sennheiser PXC 250s that I bought as well. I will not repeat the reviews that convinced me to buy them but here are the highlights:Pros- GREAT sound- Awesome noise reduction ... I use these on a crowded bus commute each day for over 2.5 hours- Very comfortable- Sturdy- Never seen this mentioned, but the audio cable is replaceable! That means no more 'broken headphones' because of one ear working and the other not ... unless you manage to break the inside plug ;)Cons- terrible sound leakage (yep, it's true) but they are no worse than those clowns who crank their headphones/earbuds for our listening displeasure on the bus ... I listen to mine at a low volume (thanks noise canceling) anywayOverall, I would put these up against any Bose noise-canceling headphones and certainly Sennheiser. I am getting a pair for my brother this week.
The sound on this is phenominal for music, better than any headphone I have ever tried (and many I have tried including Bose). However, the headphones are "punchy" for music and one review summed it up well when reviewer said that long periods of time listening to music would tire his ears.The sound in Games is good but not quite what I expected for localizing. However, to be fair, I have only tested Mercs 2 with the headphones so far but if the built in sound card was to take localizing data and process it, I would expect helicopter and enemy soldiers yelling to be more localized than they are. Instead, I have a rough idea of whether they are right or left, close or far.Lastly, it may be a function of this game, but my most frustrating experience has been the complete cutoff of sound during game. It happens unpredictably and I have found no permanent fix. My temp fix is to switch out of game, exit TB program, renter it and do sound test to see if driver reinitialized. If it did, game works ok for a while but then will again shut off or on several occassions start making static. I am not the only one who has mentioned the static problem.
Works like a charm! Solved out problem of no reception in our minivan due to the funky shaped front glass!
Pros:Remote level knob. Has lots of power. Doesn't get hot at all. Just barely warm to the touch after 2 hours of use at full volume. Lighted LED sound meters. Customizable settings - Low pass filter and Subsonic filter make dialing the sound a snap. Great sound quality. Lots of sound with no distortion. Yeah you can make it distort if you crank the gain too much but after I set up the gains with an oscilloscope & a tone CD I ended up with lots of bass with no clipping. Arrived a week early from [...] through amazon with the free shipping option.Cons:Doesn't install itself. Wasn't free. Didn't come with a million dollars in the box. Didn't increase horsepower or gas mileage in my car. In other words I can't complain about anything.Other Thoughts:I also have one of the Red Elite 1000 watt 4 channel amps by Pyle. I loved it so much that when my crappy 2 channel Sony Xplod Xploded on me (Didn't really explode but it stopped working, was junk from the start and always too hot) I bought one of these to replace it. There's no comparison! This is many times better at a lower cost! Yeah it's blue but it doesn't look too bad when sitting on my amp rack with the red one. Other than the colors they look identical. I'm driving two dual 4ohm voice coil Infinity 12" subs at a total load of 1ohm in my '08 Kia Spectra. Now I just need some Dynamat for those pesky body noises. :-D
The Sony CMT-NEZ30 offers a good amount for a stereo this size, as it truely is tiny, and is great for those that dont want to sacrifice a lot of space, or have a mini-system that looks like a kids toy. This is perfect for your bedroom, kitchen, office, or den, as once again, it is small, and it even looks great sitting on top on your furniture as its speakers have a simulated walnut color to make it blend in. As for the sound quality, it produced a nice clean sound for the size (the speakers woofers are only 3 1/2 inches), and it has lots of features such as a loudness/bass boast button, and seperate bass and treble controls. The 30watts is a perfect size amplifier to produce decent sound levels for a small room. It does have some disadvantages though. First off, even though the sound quality is good, the bass reponse is a bit flat, and even though you can cut the treble down, its a little bright on the high end, but once again, I only reccomend this for a small room, if you are looking for a micro system that is going to produce deep bass reponse for you living room or dorm room, then I dont reccomend this. Once again, if you want something that sounds better then a boombox, and looks better too, then this is a great system, and even though Sony is usually overpriced, this is a great buy, as strange as it is, Sony Audio is always usually resonable priced, unlike their TV's or Playstation 3 which cost a bloody fortune. Still the best in its class for the price as the Panasonic Micro system which is a bit smaller then this, and about ten bucks cheaper, sounds horrid, and has no volume, so this is the way to go for a micro system unless you feel like shelling out a thousand bucks for a Boise. ENJOY
This item was reccomended for my vehicle and it was the wrong fit. I sent them back and was credited for the refund as stated. I've now orderd the correct fit units and they are on the way. I like dealing with firms like this one.
I have had this camera for awhile now. My husband bought it from a computer show when it first came out. I have to say this camera has been a great buy. I do have another camera but this one is a perfect throw in your purse or pocket (its so small) camera. The pictures come out great and the camera is very user friendly. Nice size screen and panoramic picture taking option.
Installation was a snap - took less than 10 minutes. It's very simple to setup and configure. The range is excellent too. There's some minor interference with my 2.4GHz cordless phone, but barely noticeable. This is a well designed product that will look good even on your desk. I like it.
*EDIT* After about 2 years of use, the bottom buttons stopped working. The LCD panel still worked great though. I could no longer use the directional buttons which for my cable system are the only buttons worth using. So sadly I had to throw this away and buy a Harmony One remote.I keep reading all these reviews on this remote about how people can't program it because either the software is buggy or the codes didn't work.Yes the software could be better, but it's not that hard to figure out how to program this remote. People who can't set the correct time on their VCR might be better off with a $30 ten button remote you can get at your local supermarket. This remote is for the hardcore people who want total command of everything they prgram into it.Took me 2 hours to program 6 devices. After I was done, I didn't need to program anything else. Remote works great. Had to program each key in though. The wizard should NOT be used... go straight to the advanced settings after you go through the first wizard.Overall I like this remote. It's big, sturdy, feels solid like it wont break if I drop it on a wood floor. Rubber buttons and the touch screen works great. If you have fat fingers, you might not like the touch screen as the buttons might be a little small for you.I do not use the Xpress buttons or the system control buttons as I have no need to. I don't use the ALL OFF button either because I mostly leave my DVD player off while the rest of my stuff is on. If I press that, my DVD player turns on while the rest of my stuff turns off. So I created a motion sweep to turn select units on and off. One finger glide turns what I want on or off.. another finger glide turns other stuff on or off.Get this remote if you know what you're doing. Do not get this remote if all you can do on a computer is turn it on and surf the web.
The product was as advertised and was sent promptly.What else can I say, It is a head cleaner and it worked.
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 picked up a 15pk to do some backup before a drive reformat. After eight failed disks on two different computers, I tossed the rest of them in the trash. Get a brand other than Memorex!
This is a great sounding machine. Like the other reviews, it's quiet, low noise is amazing. I looks great and beats everything else I've tested at this price level. I highly recommend.
How grateful I am for Sparco's affordable and high quality laminating pouches! We use them for so many projects and are always quite pleased at the results. Laminate anything and it's going to look great! ;)I use an inexpensive home laminator (heat activated GBC Personal Laminator) to create many homemade learning games, gifts, signs, crafts, cards, and just about anything you can think of! Waterproof and tearproof, you can laminate any printed paper (like free printable activity pages) and crate an instant write-on/wipe-off surface for use with crayons or dry erase markers.No need to buy anything thicker than the 3 mil; this thickness will work beautifully with even recycled printer paper, and construction or cardstock projects will be professional-grade extra thick after laminating.The 9 x 11.5 size is exactly what you'll need for projects standard 8.5 x 11 letter size or smaller (there will be enough room for edges and cutting if desired).Each box comes with a carrier envelope, which you'll need to run any project through your heat laminator (without ruining it). I appreciate this little extra, since carrier envelopes tend to wear by the time the box is low, and not all companies include this with each purchase.For beautiful and easy-to-create learning games, be sure to check out the "Take It To Your Seat" series - full color and ready to laminate pages of pure learning fun that are wonderful for any family or classroom! We especially love Take it to Your Seat Phonics Centers Level B and Math Centers K-1.Bottom line: This is the overall best buy I've found after searching high and low for a good quality, affordable, and dependable laminating product. You won't be disappointed! :)
This works great. After trying 7 or 8 LH mice and track balls I have to say that this is the best. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is that as a MAC user there is only set up for a PC available. It still works but I cannot use all the extra buttons. The Logitech MX 620 has the disk for the MAC but does not come in LH. Yes I did try to use the 620 set up but still not go. Come on Logitech how hard can it be to either make the 620 in a LH or adjust the Mac software from the 620 to work on the 610
If you are like me and have to travel with gadgets or just need to carry items back and forth to work, don't look any further. I now have one place for my laser pointer, usb hub, Flip video camcorder, iPod, voice recorder and portable tripod. This bag holds everything neatly in one place and its looks great too!
If you just need some cheap and good sound speakers. This maybe the choice. In my apparment, I cannot tune the voulume too loud. And the performance of the speakers is quite good for such a price. But don't expect too much for them, if you are a hi-fi fan.
I always had trouble getting good reception in our van with my Garmin 76 GPS. As soon as I plugged this antenna in and slapped it on the roof of the car, the signal bars went to maximum.
If you know and use VGA cables - especially 25 feet-long cables, you know that many of them just plain do not work. The projected images are all yellow - with no contrast - or there are other problems. The cable I was replacing had those problems - but this new cable from StarTech worked great right out of the box.
The Palm Z22 has a simple and chic design that makes it different from the previous business Palms. Coupled with the practical PDA functions that it has, it is exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I don't like about it is when I write on the screen with the stylist, the screen is not completely stable and seems to be slighlty unsteady, moving in and out as I write. Maybe the material used to make the screen is different from the other Palms. I've just never experienced this with any of my previous Palm verions and I don't know if it's just my Palm Z22 but it is something that could definitely be improved.
I have owned the STR-DE595 for 5 years and can say it was and is a great value. I got my unit lightly used and have been using it pretty much every days since. I use it for both TV and music listening. I am hard of hearing and tend to listen to my music much louder then some people comfortable listening too. I use it in 5.1 mode with Polk Audio Monitor Series II speakers and a Sony sub. Sound quality is very good. Feature wise the unit is a bit dated. Only feature I really miss is HDMI which wasn't very common when I bought the unit. I have it hooked up via TOSLINK to my Sony Bravia TV which passes through all the audio (surround and otherwise) from my HDMI sources (cable box, PS3, and PC) cleanly to the receiver making HDMI not a necessity. I have considered replacing it with a more modern receiver with HDMI and 7.1 but that's not gonna happen till I burn this one out or a crazy sale comes along.
I purchased these ear cushions based on the feedback that others wrote that these would fit Plantronics 590A Bluetooth headphones.Looking at the package, I was very skeptical that these would in fact fit. But with a little bit of work, they did go on.If your original foams are not destroyed, you can easily slide these off your headphones, just pinch and pull the foam at the edge and slowly work off the foam from around the edges. The plastic ring that the original foam was mounted to can be snapped off of the headphones. Make sure to note the face of the ring that faces your head as it is directional to how the headphone clips into the ring. Take the new leatherette ear cushion and slowly work the edges of the cushion around the ring. Go slow so the leatherette stretches and doesn't tear.After the cushion is on, make sure that the ring is not distorted, but still flat. If flat, you can snap the assembly back onto the headphone.Since my original foams were not torn badly, I was able to cut the foam and put small rounds behind the ear cushions to keep hair and other gunk from getting into the actual speaker assembly.
Set up easy. Works fine out of the box. No problems at all.
I've had several fancier Palm devices, but never used many of the "bells and whistles" that came with them. And, they were so heavy I hated carrying them in my purse. The Z22 is lightweight and has all the features I need to keep track of addresses, etc. as well as keeping a busy schedule in line. I never seem to have paper when I want to make a note of something, and the Z22 is easy to use for notetaking. And, you can't beat the price. My Zire71 had Solitaire already installed, and I hate to have to buy it, but that's the only thing I miss.
I purchased this to replace a broken AC adaptor. Although ours carried a different brand, the shape of it was exactly the same. It must be made in the same factory with a different name slapped on it. It works as advertised, but its shape is quite bulky.
The good - 20 gigs of extremely portable storage for $100! I got mine for even less on sale. That would have been good by itself, but it does one better. I can do a field transfer (w/out a computer or power cords) of pictures from my Nikon D70 to the FotoChute. I also tried it on my MP3 player (Creative MuVo) and it just sucks everything off the hard drive - Nice!It connects to my IBM and Toshiba laptops w/out a hitch. It did not connect to the keyboard-USB port on a Mac but does work w/ the rear USB port.The not so good- It does not work with my Dazzle multi-card reader, the rubber USB connection cover does not look like it will last (maybe it will surprise me) and selective copying does not seem to be its strong suit.Considering it costs as much as a 1 gig flash drive, I will live with those drawbacks. Now, if I could only plug in earphones...
I have four of these drives, designed to replace a bunch of older external drives; the first three work great, but the fourth, an newest ( less than a month old) just crashed, along with a 100 meg of files...Amazon says they will replace the drive if Iomega does not solve the problem, but the telephone numbers they list are no good.If one out of four is good enough for your, then go ahead...But that is not a good record for me.A month later, another drive is going South, no customer support, and too late to return it to Amazon.
I love my Zen Vision W!! I just went on a business trip to California and took it with me. I loaded a couple of movies and put all of my music on it. The picture is amazing and the size is just right for watching on the airplane. It is a chunky unit, but the size doesn't bother me. I use it when I work out at home too.
This is worth the money just to charge and cradle your Zune. The transmitter does a decent job when you find the right frequency. Sure, there is static at times, but it's not terrible for me.
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.
I was looking to replace my Linksys Wireless B router that was starting to die on me. I wanted to get a Linksys at first, since I had a history with them. I was reluctant to try a new company, but after reading many reviews, I decided to buy the Netgear.I want to give thanks to Amazon for a prompt delivery. I ordered on December 26. Even with the holiday rush, Amazon and the USPS got it delivered to my home in four days.The actual router is very easy to set up as you will read in other reviews. I probably had the router set up and WEP enabled within 15 minutes, ready to surf. Netgear included some software to help enable the security, but it disabled my Windows software. That can easily be changed through your control panel.The package came with a version 4 router (a tiny silver router), a white wireless card for a laptop, an extra ethernet cable, and the power adapter. All I needed to do was connect my cable modem to the router, and install the drivers from the CD onto my laptop. The installation was very easy.The signals are excellent on the router. My wireless-B router couldn't hold a signal 30 feet away from my router. In the same spots that my Wireless B would get Very Low, my Netgear gets Excellent or Very Good. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. If you're in the market for a new router, Netgear is the way to go.
A little complicate and take more time to know every feature. But once you are used to it, a very good camera.
Its quite good in serving its purpose , the package arrived on time and the pricing is quite good compared to any other outlet.
Impossible to remove back unless to cut it up into strips. Bought this product to laminate 6 posters about 24 in by 18 in. This product is very large and I still have plenty left over so the amount was good. But the product was to hard to separate from the paper backing. I finished my project as best as I could but had to use two inch strips instead of covering the entire poster at once.
After less than four months, the battery in my TomTon GO failed. I discovered that the only way to file a claim for warranty service is by e-mail. That e-mail apparently goes directly to the dumpster. It took two weeks for any action to take place on the claim and then they just changed the status to "solved," without offering any solution and without any communication.In my opinion, this is a company that has no clue what customer service is.
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.
I am on my second set of these speakers now. They sound great when they work but after two failed sets I give up. On my first set the amp failed and just continually blew fuses as soon as it was turned on. On the second set my left channel has gone out for some reason. Replacing the fuse for that channel does nothing, something must be fried on the board itself.Avoid if you want a set of speakers that will last for a while.
Unfortunately I received the items damaged. The exterior postage box was unharmed but the paper boxes were obviously dropped at some point before packaging.
I honestly don't know how I lived without my iPod!I debated between the Nano and this one because I had heard that the video wasn't supposed to be very clear and I couldn't imagine that I would want more than 2 GB of songs. I am so glad that I picked this one! Unless it's in really bright light, the video is very crisp and I love watching T.V. shows that I missed while I am taking the train to work. In addition to loading all of my CD's onto it, I have downloaded videos, songs and podcasts. Although it's still only about 1/3 full, I obviously would have filled the nano right away.There are only three things that I don't like:1) Even though I keep it in a case, the screen somehow became scratched;2) The headphones are a little too big for my ears and the foam covers fall off easily; and3) Apple should provide the cord to allow you to charge it using a wall outlet.Other than these minor issues, it is a fabulous product and I am very happy I took the leap!
Good quality pic's and GREAT STYLING. Although Polaroid doesn't come to mind first when shopping for digital cameras and printers, this series is hot
The reception from this unit was sketchy. Even standing next to the radio it would go in and out of stereo suggesting a very weak signal.The software that you install puts each radio frequency in iTunes as it's own song. So when you suffle play every few songs you receive a high pitched unpleasant noise, which is iPod trying to play the 'song'. This is very annoying. Even if the transmitter was powerful, this would be a deal breaker. They would have done better by building the frequencies in to the device (like one of their competitors had one) instead of the cludgy way they did it.The packaging is cute. At least they are trying to keep up with apple in that aspect.
Loved the look of this product, the backlit display and the usb port for charging. I really wanted this to be a good device, but the sound quality was terrible. I may have high expectations, who knows, but I just couldn't listen to music or podcasts without being so frustrated I just turned standard radio on. I am returning this and looking for a different product.
The #501 Color Graduated Filter is nothing new, but when you need it it does the job.
The product works perfectly and the price was low, so I am very pleased with it.
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.
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.
I have had my Promedias (5.1) for almost 3 years now. I can tell you these are the best sounding PC speakers out there, everything is incredibly clear, crisp, smooth. Before this I have had many other speakers and there is a very noticeable difference in audio quality with these. (you do need a good sound card, please don't buy them for anything else than Sound Blaster Audigy IMHO - cards are quite inexpensive nowadays). With 500 Watts you are looking at serious power, and I have never had to go to higher volume settings. With my Audigy card (it is in fact obsolete, the Audigy 2 has been out awhile) I get amazingly good sound from my music CD's as well as computer games. Note that these are not digital but analog, but I would say it does not matter because they sound better than any other speaker out there, digital or not. (these are also wonderful if you like watching DVD's on your PC's DVD-ROM drive, the crispness of the sound will blow you away)There is one, and only one issue - my subwoofer, which is indeed the central point of the system, conked out shortly after 2 years. This appears to be a very known, common issue with the older versions of Promedias (I got mine in Jan 2002). I had to send this to Klipsch for repairs, $60 flat price. Klipch claims that the new Promedia Ultra does not have this "bug". The problem has not recurred so I hope this fix makes the speakers last another two years at the least.
I bought these headphones with my iPod and on the ride home, I was amazed by the sound quality. When I got home, I put the battery into the sound enhancer and turned it on. The next time I rode in the car, I noticed the sound "cracked" and distorted whenever the car went over a pothole or even a small hole. All of a sudden (not even 4 months later) the left side of the headphone just died out! Both of these problems seem to be common, so I do NOT recommend!
I did my homework, here it is. After comparing the Rebel XTI with the Powershot G7 I decided to buy the Rebel XTI becuase I wanted a camera, which had great reviews in terms of battery life, compactness, picture quality and durability.All in All the Rebel XTI is the best digital camera i've ever owned. It has all the above qualities to suit my novice camera needs, offering a professional image, except I will purchase the new Sigma 28mm-200mm lens featuring the optical stabilizer becuase its an all around lens--for close up shots and those farther away. At $899. for the camera and $550 for the Sigma lens this is not a poor man's camera. I saved for it. I figured the amount of money i'll save in film will pay for itself.Additionally, the G7 is not so bad. In comparance with the Rebel XTI (both Canon digital cameras) at $450 it features good battery life, a lens comparable with the 28mm-200mm all around lens, and a built in stabilizer. Its bulkier than the average digital camera but it picture quality parallels the Rebel XTI.
very useful item.saves a lot of time in preparing meals.cooks even the toughest meat quickly
Its a good bag, esp for the price its a great deal. I have a Dell studio 15 and it fits well enough. I always put the cooling station and the laptop into the large pocket in the center, and it fits them both and doesn't move around at all. Has room for the cords, mouse, headphones, small speakers and few cds.Good buy.
This item is absolutely great. I got them at a cheap price way below retail here on amazon. They are well worth your money and they sound great!I have used them on the bus and at other noisy places and they are great in blocking sound. Of course you won't get a complete seal, but it does block out most of it and it gives me a rich pumping bass sound!I strongly urge you to buy this product.
This is the first set of higher end in-ear buds I've had. I've usually opted to go for cheaper ear buds as they where used for sweating in the gym and nothing fancy was needed as the music served more or less "dampening."These are truly electrifying in sound quality. It feels as if I previously was listening through paper cups for sound quality. The music is much more vibrant and has a truly full sound quality to it. The bass is rich and deep, treble is present in great detail, highs seem to get lost at times but not terribly.I'm still burning mine in to ensure that they have a good break in period as most high end speakers of any kind need a minor burn in period. I listen to a lot of music that is heavier in nature and these do a wonderful job replicating the music. I've not had much time to truly go through all the different genre's I own, but I can assure you these will produce wonderful sound for almost any music.So if you haven't already, try them out! I happened to get them at the lucky price of $57 and change on a deal of the day and I don't regret it at all.Two thumbs up!
You get what you pay for...this sound card did nothing to improve the quality of sound on my computer. I'm much better off with the motherboard.
I was on the phone for one hour before they figured out it was bad. They gave me an RMA # and I sent it in. They sent me another defective one and I called tech support again and they told me the product was registered to another customer. They sent me someone elses defective router. Now I am on hold again with someone in India, it's been 20 minutes already. They just hung up on me on a level two tier service whatever that means.
We have had this VCR for seven years. It is still going strong after five moves and alot of use. If you can find one I highly recommend it.
This remote works great with or without mirror lockup enabled on my Canon Xsi. Highly recommended. The only thing is that it doesn't work both ends of the mirror lockup process, but instead is on an automated timer - so you can't decide when to have the shutter actually trigger - at least I have not determined how to do this as of yet if the exact time the shutter release were to be crucial.
We purchased this for our son who likes to watch movies on trips. We wanted a 9" that had a quality picture at the lowest price. After searching through reviews this is what we found and have been very happy with the unit. Other reviews indicate the battery life is low but that will likely never be an issue since our van has a power-outlet. The controls are very simple to use which was another huge bonus. And one more comment ... it runs very quiet! Note that most of our experience has been with headphone usage - no problem with volume level.
I cannot get over how much Apple is asking for this device. I was looking at the Ipod and the RioRiot. And it came down to this: 10 gig player: 500$ 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.
What in the world was DirecTv thinking????! It must have just been $$$signs because their decision to drop TIVO and go with their ownseverely flawed unit simply smacks of corporate suicide. About a yearago my first Hughes TIVO died due to a hard disk crash. DirecTV, totheir credit, replaced it with an R10 model for free. That has beenwonderful as it still used the TIVO operating system. But just lastweek, the Hughes TIVO in the bedroom crashed and DirecTV once againsent out a replacement. But this time it was an R15. I only had totake one look at the totally brain-dead remote to realize this wasgoing to be a nightmare. And sure enough, just as soon as I had itconnected up and turned on, it rebooted 3 times all by itself, right inthe middle of configuring the satelite and remote.What people are saying is absolutely true. This is a piece of garbagecompared to our old TIVO units. In summary:1. The remote's key placement and design is 100% retarded. It nearlytakes two hands to use it.2. The response to button presses is delayed and sluggish.3. The failure to allow managing 2 tuners and their buffers is a majoroversight and setback from the TIVO units.4. The user interface is completely awkward and unintuitive. Even asan engineer, I had to thoroughly read the manual just to figure out howto record a program. If your mother can't figure out how to make herVCR record, she is NEVER, EVER going to figure out this beast.5. It is not possible to turn off our TV without having to slide theremote's selector switch all the way over to "TV", even though I haveprogrammed the remote for our TV's codes and it works OK to MUTE andchange the volume.6. The fonts on the display are so small and narrow that it is veryhard to read on our small (19") bedroom TV. TIVO had nice big screensbut these DirecTV guys must assume every TV you own is a giant 50"plasma model because that's the only way you are going to read thescreen without squinting.I could go on and on. I'm so dissapointed with this piece of junk andthe fact that DirecTV has caused me to even waste my time on thisnegative review but I feel very strongly that the world needs to knowthat DirecTV has REALLY made a SERIOUS error in judgement thistime. I have been with DirecTV for over 12 years since I bought myfirst $600 receiver from RadioShack in 1995. But I can confidently saythat if this is their new direction and policy then I will be happilyterminating my connection with DirecTV and sending my hard earneddollars to ComCast or DishNetwork very soon.
Purchased to upgrade an older system. Big difference. Best price that I could find in a name brand memory stick.
I just received this product and I think it is great. It is much better than a previous one I owned. It seems to work great without interference unless I move it around. I would recommend it, especially for $10!
I had this mp3 player for about 2 weeks it worked perfectly. Now it wont turn on. WHAT is the problem? What kind of mp3 player stops working after 2 weeks. Dont waste your money.
The Pro-528 was manufactured by Uniden for Radio Shack.It's a good analog scanner if you don't need alpha-numeric tags.It's easy to program, has good battery life, good sound, fits comfortably in the hand, has plenty of storage, external power jack, earphone jack, antenna jack so a better antenna than the rubber ducky can be used, nice backlight.All in all it's a good radio and does what it says it does.
Everything was as described. No problems or issues, simple installation, simple to use. Software takes care of it, and is self explanatory. It creates a new "port" for the printer, and you just print! Wirelessly! Just don't skip any steps in the installation. Gotta "install" the printer drivers, even though your computer already has them.
I purchased this cushtop stand BECAUSE of the positive reviews I saw here on Amazon and I'm satisfied with my decision!It's the perfect laptop stabilizer- when I'm on a chair, on the sofa, on my bed or sitting on the floor.I can type like normal without my arms or fingers tiring out & there's no need to hunch over and sprain my neck.All I need now is to purchase a fan because of my over-heating laptop. Boo.
I bought this thinking I could plug it into my computer's headphone jack, put on my iTunes and listen on the radio in the bathroom at the end of the hall.Nope.The signal is so weak that I struggle using it in the same room. I should mention that I live in Boston and I think the city messes radio signals up, but still. This thing has been useless for me. I would rate it no stars if it would let me.
On the plus side, this is Kingston. This is the Cadillac of USB flash brands, and you will have to wait a LONG time to find someone who ever had problems with the technical quality of Kingston products. It works great, the price is certainly awesome, and it provides the specified 4GB of capacity and no "crapware". And if that's what your after, you cannot beat this drive for this price. Straight up.However, I am here to tell you, this device is SSSSLLLLLOOOOOWWWWWW. Copying about 1GB of music files is going to take you a good solid 15 minutes. I kid you not. I have reformatted as NTFS, I have changed the file allocation unit size, etc., and the performance is identical. I called Kingston, and after wading through about 4 morons, I finally got an actual engineer on the other end, and I was told that this performance is in fact normal. He informed me that (obviously) for this price you're not getting their fast stuff. They do have fast stuff---but you'll pay.So, if you're offloading some music/pix files just for storage, this drive is awesome. If you're going to use in any environment where higher speeds are required, you are not going to like this drive.Like anything else (cars, women, food...), you can only pick two out of the following three: Fast, Good, Cheap. This drive is SUPER good, and SUPER cheap. But it isn't fast---it is, in fact, SUPER slow. That's just economics.
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.
Roomy enough to tuck in a DVD or two. Good protection, and easy to carry. A must-have for a new DVD player.I really appreciate that it was suggested on the page for the Coby DVD player. I didn't have to go researching for a case, requiring comparing size specs and other features. It really saved me time, and it was an accurate pairing.
Nice quality product can be used wireless or wired. On small problem, I bought to of these over the past year and the battery in the remote was virtually dead on arrival and had to be replaced. The battery is not cheap. Also the operating range of the remote is very limited. You will have to hard wire the Left/Right speakers as only one has a transeiver. With all that said the good points by far out weighted the few negatives.
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.
This Ultra 66x (10mb/sec) card is pretty fast. Certainly enough to keep up with the 1.7 fps of my little Canon DS750. I've had several SanDisk products and they've all been reliable.
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...
This is a versatile, affordable case for photogs and commuters.The space:* two interior bag-width pockets (1 deeper for laptop)* two front pockets, each 1/2 bag-width (strap divides them)* one back magazine pocket* two flap zippered pockets (strap divides them)It's a canvas briefcase divided into two main compartments (with various extra pockets), the rear being for a laptop, thus wider (and I think a bit padded), and the front shallower but still being the width of the bag. Each expands generously along with the rest of the canvas bag. If I don't have my laptop, I put an SLR in the back (in a wrap) and an extra lens if I want it, and my notebooks, books, accessories in the front wide pocket. If I have my laptop, I can stuff the SLR in the front pocket, but I have a bulkier bag. No big deal, but not an everyday comfortable way to go.Two boxy front pockets each have a flap over the top with a Velcro closure; the flaps are covered by the big flap when the bag isn't overstuffed. If your bag is overstuffed, the flaps are exposed but easily closed by the Velcro, so your stuff won't be exposed or fall out. I keep a rangefinder camera in one and rolls of film and my keys in the other. You could easily slip a flash/speedlite and pocketwizard in each of the front pouches.The back pocket easily fits a notebook, a couple of magazines, and a couple of odd items (pens, cell phone) or a newspaper. It will really take all, but you'll sacrifice room inside.The zippered front pockets are ideal for iPod, cell phone, memory cards, pens, small notepads or notecards, business card case.The main strap's clasp is a pain. It's an older-style metal clasp. I've dug deep grooves into my fingernails trying to open it with one hand. It gets easier over time. It does make me feel that the bag is more secure than with, say, a plastic pinch clasp, so I don't mind.The shoulder strap is wonderful, with rubber woven into the canvas to make for an excellent grip that isn't too grippy. Just enough to stay put but not enough to wrap a nylon jacket over your shoulder and around your neck when you try to take the bag off.The canvas wears well over time. In rain, it is slightly water-repellent but what it does take in it absorbs in a way that keeps the wet away from the gear to a large extent. This is not your rain bag, but it will do in a drizzly day.The bag hangs well on the side or hip and does not feel like it's in the way. The canvas isn't rigid, but it holds its loose shape for packing, etc.The top handle is so welcome. I hate shoulder-strap briefcases that leave this off. It's invaluable for grabbing the bag quickly or keeping it close to the body or lifting it easily (over a turnstile for example).I have a second just for a small lighting kit (stand, umbrella, two speedlites, pocketwizards, cables, accessories...)
I got a pair of originals from my father, and recently purchased the new version.I give the originals a slight edge in sound, and quality mainly due to the plug on the originals being a spliced cable that one can easily replace (not that you couldn't on the new version either).I give the new version a higher usability rating however because they are definitely a bit more efficient, meaning that they will work with whatever device you try to play through them (computer, mp3 player/ipod) although home stereo is still the best.They also don't seem as heavy as I recall the originals being, but it's been a while since I used them due to the foam pulling off the top and pulling my hair out.The item picture here, and on the Koss website is of the originals. You can tell by the plug, and the screw for the mic holder on the left earpiece.The sound is similiar to the originals... good bass and low mids, and without overkill highs which is so often a problem with headphones that may lead to headaches and hearing loss over time. The imaging and dynamics are both excellent, and although the imaging is not quite as good as a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50s I own, these provide for a better overall listening experience over time.I tried them with both music and gaming... work excellent for both. I can really hear footsteps to each side of me. I should note I see 5.1 headphones as the most useless invention ever, so you're better off getting some quality 2 channel headphones instead.Despite the differences between the originals, I still recommend these headphones for anyone who wants a great sounding pair of headphones at a reasonable price that will challenge plenty of more expensive headphones on the market.I also own a pair of Koss Pro4AATs for anyone wondering if there is a difference. These are without a doubt better and a little bit heavier and better build quality, do yourself a favor and get these instead. And for the record, I have been very happy with those for the price too.
I had an HP 1100 Photosmart Ink Jet printer for nearly 3 years and was very pleased with it.However, I was never able to install Windows XP because of incompatibilty. This in the face of installing numerous drivers from HP. I was not able to hook up with USB either.With my HP 7550 all such worries have gone. No problems in setting up and even downloaded a new driver from HP.I am very pleased with my prints from 4X6's to 8 1/2 X 11's. I really like all the new features of the 7550. It makes printing photos and other documents a snap.Finally, I made one call for Technical help and found the HP Tech to be extremely helpful in resolving the very simple problem.In my opinion you can't go wrong with this printer.
I bought one Logitech 961471-0403 QuickCam Ultra Vision about a year or so ago and used it for skype. Always liked it. When I got another computer I bought another one. It's one of the less expensive ones and well worth it. Also got it on time.
This cartridge produces beautiful photos, but don't expect to get much out of it if you plan on printing big projects. I am printing on A4 paper (7x11 inch photo) using premium photo paper in normal mode with approximately 80% coverage (there is some text on the photo). I only got 12 copies before the "low ink" alert came on. I just about had a fit. I have to print a total of 100 copies, so the cost just for ink is going to be over $170.00. Now I wish I had just ordered the prints instead of printing them myself. Bummer.
This clear case gives you good protection without adding much weight or bulk. Its very hard to tell that the ipod is even in the case unless you are holding it your hand. One disadvantge is that the case makes it diffcult to turn the ipod on and off. Besides that all the other buttons are easy to use. I would recomend this case to anyone who wants to protect their ipod from scratches a dings.
FOR A BRAND THAT I'VE NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE...............THESE HEADPHONES ARE THE BEST THAT I'VE EVER HAD. I KNOW............I KNOW.............ALL HEADPHONES ARE RELATIVELY THE SAME. RIGHT? WRONG.THE BASS IN THESE LITTLE HEADPHONES, IS WHAT SEPARATES THEM FROM THE PACK.YOU WILL LITERALLY FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN A CONCERT OR IN SOMEONES CAR WHO HAS A GREAT SYSTEM. BY THE WAY...I'M USING ALL CAPS BECAUSE THIS IS HOW GREAT THIS PRODUCT IS. TRY THESE BEFORE YOU TRY ANY OTHER, YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY.
This product is everything i was hopeing for. It,s a quality piece of equiptment that does everything it was advertised to do. I am completely satisfied with my Zen Vision. The quality is there and the performance is there. Period.
I've used it on so far.In fact, I'm here at a Starbucks writing this review using the Linksys g-card &amp; T-Mobile HotSpot (a public, subscription-based 802.11b/Wi-Fi wireless Internet service). It's nice when new products are trouble free right from the start!It worked without incident on my home network (consisting of the D-Link 614+ 802.11b AirPlus wireless router), too.Backwards compatibility indeed. 'Works for me.
Good things about this machine-Slot loading mechanism, very convenient and sturdy. I opted for this older model just for this slot. I consider this a luxury, or liability if I don't have one.-Jog dial is really powerful. I'm lazy to do the titling with anything besides keyboard. And it also makes it easy for the editing.-3 levels of Bass. And the sound quality is great. The volume is adequate if you record the disk right. Actually it can blow your ears at maximum volume. I heard from my friends who use Sony's that older models from Sony's doesn't have enough volume for noisy environment.-The unit shell is made of metal.-The remote control looks cheap but it works and comes with EL backlight.-The size is right for me. I did fear the unit will be big as I read so many complaints about it.I write this review in hope that it will find its way to Sharp and tell them &quot;The slot loading is the way to go!&quot;.
I bought the Coby DP102 10-inch because I thought it could handle mp3, flash card and other digital camera card. My fiance and I both tried to put the flash card in - nothing working. We tried to put USB cable to upload pictures from the computer - nothing working. We got very frustrated and decided it's not worth it to keep it longer. We really want to have digital frame and still looking for the good one, but we may have to wait until Costco can come up with something cheaper and easier to use.
Lots of static on headphones, but I guess you get what you pay for. I bought this for my husband's amp so he could play on his guitar. The cord is nice and long so it's perfect for that.
I got these security cameras and even though the DVR that goes with them has space for an audio input, these cameras do not record audio at all. I didn't find that information in any of the product infos so i just wanted to let others know. Otherwise, they're great cameras, get good resolution and easy to adjust and set up.
I wanted a receiver so I could listen to the radio and CD's in my living room. I did not need surround sound nor did I want to buy additional speakers. My home has on open plan so I'm not just in the living room sitting and listening. It works great. Its a little more difficult to set up preset stations but that is easily forgiven because the sound quality is better than my last unit.
We got this camera for Christmas and it has been fantasic. Very easy to use and takes great pictures. I was particularly impressed with how fast it boots up. I was able to shut down and reboot my camera in the time it took my friend to boot her Nikon up once.
This player was broke in more than a month. Could not get it fixed. I guess you get what you paid for.
I am usually pleased with my Amazon.com purchases. I rely heavily on these reviews when deciding to purchase any item. I rarely take the time to review a product, but this one dis-satisfied me so strongly, I felt compelled to do so. I was pleased with the appearance and the ease of installation. I became dissolutioned when I first washed my windows the first time after applying these stickers. The ink comes off, I mean completely off, when washing the windows. I used an ammonia and water mix which is obviously not compatible with this sticker.
I have found this product to be more than satisfactory. I have no space for the towers, shelves or other DVD storage means. Other reviewers have rated this lower because of the flaps staying open. It's true that you do have to be careful when handling the DVD's but I wouldn't want to be anything else. I have trimmed the covers so they fit in the sleeves. I get linear notes and the backs in the sleeves too. I keep a list of what movies are in each book and keep the movies alphabetically sorted. I also have a master list telling me what movie is in what book since I am now filling my second book. I've stored CD's in similar Case Logic books for years with no problem. Have not experienced any scratching from the pockets. Very neat, organized way to store movies.
I`m not sure why but Amazon is sending this product out with a 2 inch USB adapter rather than the 6 foot USB connector cord that is in the product description, the headset is NOT USABLE without the USB cable because the primary cord that connects to the headset is only around 3 feet long so unless you like having to stick your head right up next to the USB port on your computer it won`t work . Another minus is that it is not compatible with my Xperia phone so for me it is 100% useless. I have purchased many products from Amazon with no problems but this issue of not including a critical part and necessary item needed to use this headset really annoys me and has lowered my opinion of them primarily because their giving a false description of the product , I was planning on using this at work and now I have to look for a whole new headset while returning this one , otherwise I know Plantronics makes good devices.
I'm kinda over pronto remotes all together. After spending over $1000 on pronto remotes IE the 3000 which has stopped responding and the 7000 which rarely works with RF I've given up and gone the cheaper and more reliable route of logitech. Thanks for nothing pronto.
This canon is a decent point-and-shoot digital camera. Its size is great you can pretty easily, stuff it in a pocket. The one thing, this doesn't have is the flip out screen that the A80 had.The camera has all the extras that make a little more powerful than your standard point-and-shoot. It is aperture priority and shutter priority selection, which is great. If you're new to cameras, shutter speed allows you to control how long the shutter stays open. So the picture you took his dark too dark to use. Just drop your shutter speed from 1/250 of a second to 1/125 of a second this will let in more light. And maybe salvage the picture.That's what makes these cannons so powerful and great if you want to go beyond the basics of point-and-shoot, but it still will be a great point-and-shoot camera. And the price in these cameras just can't be beat. It's a deal at less than $250.you can't go wrong, one last bonus to note is that this uses four AA batteries and not a battery pack, which is totally important. If you're on the go and out of juice. No matter what camera you got your not taken pictures. You can buy AA batteries anywhere bonus!It has awesome case for only $5.95. Search for Amazon item number: B00009U0XIHave fun and get it done!
This is a fantastic little camera. The wide lens makes for great shots indoors and out. The photograph feature works pretty well too. I love the quality of the pictures and ease of use.
I have four of these enclosures, two fitted with Hitachi and Western Digital 7200 rpm, 250G drives, and two fitted with matching Seagate 7200rpm 500G drives. I've been using them for a year now as primary and secondary mirrored backup systems.Transfer speed is excellent for FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, I have had no problems whatever in use with them, and they are quiet to the point that I occasionally forget they're running at all: they just work and work without any thought. They cost me about $50 apiece at a local electronics supply firm and took less than 5 minutes each to fit with the drives.I'll likely buy two more soon.
The major problem with the design of this mouse is that you operate the buttons with your thumb and the ball with your fingers. The track ball just doesn't track very well either. It seems to get stuck even though I keep it clean.
The Brunton eterna binoculars are easy to use and easy to carry. I use them with a bicycle and appreciate the snug protective cover. It takes a little while to get the hang of taking the cover on and off but is worth it because the lens is well protected. They are small enough that I can always have them with me. I like the feature that allows them to be used with glasses because in the bright sun I don't have to remove my sunglasses.
As a distributed meeting facilitator, I frequently need to work with mixtures of people both live and on the phone. Particularly across continents, VOIP connections are very cost effective as long as the fidelity and volume are suitable. Unfortunately, provided meeting facilities rarely are adequate to this task. I brought the C100S speakerphone to a recent meeting in Europe and connected it to a variety of computers, using a variety of VOIP applications including Skype and Gizmo. It did a great job of both projecting the callers' voices and capturing sound in the room, generally providing a sound quality sufficient so as not to distract from our discussion itself.
This is the second set of privacy filters I have bought through mazon.com. This set works fine in the center of the monitors but is fuzzy around the edges. Now this may have to do with the sheer width of the monitors and the distance I am from them. Overall, they work fine and do what I had expected.
I got this to replace an old iTrip that I had. The old model plugged in to the bottom of the iPod, and I had no issues, except for when it died of old age. This one plugs into the headphone jack, which makes the audio quality poor. Also, I had my iPod set so that the backlight was always on, so that means that the unit shouldn't turn off after several minutes, but it would shut itself off anyway.
Even when new, the DVD player would freeze and stutter step on some prerecorded DVDs. It was my first DVD player, so I wrote it off as scratched/marred discs (we rent most of ours). Then as the warranty expired, it would spaz on virtually every disc. The kids would be hysterical as Dash froze in his unIncredible escape. When ejected, the disc was a hot pancake! I then bought another CHEAP DVD player which has worked great on all DVDs for a year.MORAL OF THE TALE. Steer clear of this model - YUCK
Fantastic product. I haven't found anything wrong with it. I bought it after my ears started hurting when listening to some headphones with my iPod, even when the volume was all the way down. It allowed me turn down the volume even more. I haven't noticed any reduction in sound quality but I admit that it's harder to detect this when you turn down the volume. So far I have nothing to complain about this product and it has worked wonderfully. Definitely recommend.
These headphones are &quot;the&quot; headphones to have right now if you are a serious DJ! I am dying to get my hands on a pair, every big DJ has them! Apparently they are the best out there! Sell whatever you have and buy these fast! I live in Toronto and for some stupid reason Sony Canada did not purchase these for the Canadian market? Grab if you can! Later party people! DJ Ramy, T.O.(Trance &amp; House)
Thee work great for my TV room. Finishes off the surround sound. Little lacking for just music. Great price. Little large for bookshelf speakers.
RCA HDV5000 HD DVD Player is an excellent player, I have owned one for 2 years. ( disc boot is slower than standard dvd players) Here is a tip Toshiba Manufactured unit for RCA. The Toshiba Model is HD-A1. GO to [...] Ask for Firmware update 4.0 for HD-A1. DON'T MENTION that it is a RCA Branded device.Just ask for TOSHIBA HD-A1 Firmware update to be mailed to you. Voila Note: that set-up screens will change to Toshiba, small price to pay current firmware.
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!
Item arrived on time in a nice package. Works great on my daughters Honda. Easy to extend in order to lock the steering wheel. Also easy to unlock. One minor irritation is that it very easy to extend if you're trying to check it out and you'll need the keys to slide the extension back.In short, very good product at a great price. I am thinking of buying another lock to my car.
the price is increditable cheap. and the signal is pretty well as long you do not move it. it works in upstate NY well.
Was looking for a product that would allow me to power an ipod player for extended periods of time while camping. Took the Power Bright PW900-12 to a site in the Sierra Nevada where there is no electricity; connected the Power Bright to the battery of my trailer and ran an extension cord to my picnic table; powered my ipod player for hours on end. Also used it to recharge cell phones and digital cameras - didn't experience any problems.
Very nice headhead phones and very underrated... they have a nice crisp sound handling highs and lows and also have the volume control ...Bottom line, its hard to beat this set of headphones for the money ...
This battery came with my D300s and as long as it lasted, it was good but it has completely died. Will not accept a charge at all. I love Nikon, but their battery is awful and it isn't covered by their warranty on the camera.
I have 5 DVD burners in 3 different machines. These discs will work with exactly ONE of them. They're incompatible with the others. As the company suggested, I upgraded drivers and tried a few of the tricks they recommended. Nothing worked. Also, when I realized they weren't working, the company offered to refund my money. After a week of trying to get one to work, they withdrew their offer...sticking me with a spindle of very expensive, almost worthless DVDs. As far as if they'll actually last 100 years? Nobody can possibly know. Big thumbs down.
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.
Not really worth it. You would be better off buying a digital camera and taking videos with it
This lil mp4 player is the best right now. I have owned one for over a year now, i use mine every day at college and in my car. The touch pad is sweet, gives it smooth navigation, no clicking and clacking.PROS- The LCD on here is BRILLLIANT Samsung...i have compared against the 16.7 million color (this has 240,000) creative player and this one wins hands down. waaaay better color representation, and the blacks are black not all gray and blotchy.. and lastly the SOUND IS AWSOME!!! has deeeeep bass not found on others, also has bit expantion and SRS for a full and encompassing sound.CONS - the only issue it has is the video playback is only 20fps,(though most movies are only 24 fps), so some chop when panning across scenes. also has issues playing some older converted avi's.all in all has a few video issues, but to be expected since its an music player first. but this is a very great buy, quality built with a metal back similar to the ipod. great great sound, easy interface, plenty of room, FM tuner and recorder, read text files on it, built in mic, and plays most file formats and easy to load, just drag and drop music onto it and your good, no converting audio files, just video... so buy it you should be impressed.
I got this antenna for my mother which lives on the 2nd floor of a 12 story building, naturally her side of the building is facing exactly the opposite direction of most all of the station antennas in her area.To make matters even worse the top of this building is jam packed with various antennas (Sat/cell phone etc).I had high hopes this antenna would bring in those channels that all the others we have tried could not but I think the situation here is beyond the scope of any antenna.I'm thinking maybe of one last resort is to hook up a Channel Master 7777 amplifier to this antenna to see of that might do the trick.Bottom line is that this antenna DID pick up a stronger signal than the 2 other antennas we tried one of which was amplified ( a Radio Shack amplified rabbit ear) it brought her signal strength on most channels from 40-60% up to 50-70% but because of the severe situation here where the signal has to go through so many floors and whatever all those antennas on the roof do to the signal the digital stations still break up constantly (get all blocky & freeze).So all in all it appears to me to be a good antenna just not a miracle worker.
I've recently purchased this earphone and I love it ... can't stop using it ( listen to music more than I usually do). The Bass is deep and warm ... I don't really know if that makes sense..lol.. moreover, it blocks outside noise so I can really enjoy my favorite song even if I'm at a very noisy place such as train station or in the market. So far the best in-ear headphone I've ever had. I really suggest this product to anyone out there who is looking for a great earphone with a Very Decent Price !
...a product that actually delivers what it promises!Within a few days, TZ seems to have cut down on telemarketing calls from an average of 5-6 per day to 0!!!This device really works. I give it an A+++++!
This product lasted a bit over a month before it stopped zapping. I was actually searching for a replacement transformaer for it when I ran across this opportunity to warn others. For the amout it cost I expected at least a season out of it. Also they make it impossible to disassemble for repair. Stay away.
I had used many point and shoot cameras and wanted to move on to a SLR but was way out of my budget. This lumix FZ8K is good for intermediate enthusiatic photographers. It gives you a good manual control as well as automatic functionality of a point and shoot.If you are not going to use the manual controls then i wouldnt recommend this camera, as it would be little bulky for a casual user.The image stabilization is good and the 12X zoom is awesome. You will take some time to get used to the Shutter and Aperture manual setting. But once you master the controls then whole world is yours to click.The hood provided comes handy in bright sunshine and the battery life is excellent.The user manual is good one and you wont need to dig deeper online for using the controls.The default ISO setting generates little noise, keep it on low for better pictures.The controls are easy to use thanks to the joystick provided which is placed at a very appropriate location. Its much better than the regular push dials.The finishing is excellent and feels sturdy in your hand.I wish the start up time would be little less.The EVF resolultion is low but you would rarely use it.The conclusion is that the camera is the best buy within this range.
It works great, and last longer than the other one that was broken, the sales people were great and I am enjoying my new phone battery.
I purchased the unit primarily to copy old VHS tapes to DVD format. The unit does all that I want it to do. I often hear that these combo units (with VHS and DVD) are troublesome, but I don't find this with the unit. I like of feature of adding chapters to the DVD recording at set intervals, so I can go back and write up an accompanying list of topic chapters. The only weakness is the time it takes for the signal from the remote to the unit. There is a slight delay if you are accustomed to punching keys in rapid succession. However, with patience and adjustment, I quickly became used to how it works, and I don't find it a annoying anymore. A nice feature is the DV port on the front panel allowing for direct transfer of movies from a digital camcorder or other devices. There is no tuner in this unit, so I have it directly connected to the cable digital box. Overall, you cannot beat the value for what you get. I did some research before purchasing this unit and chose it over the comparable Samsung.
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.
Converting old vinyl records to these disks keeps the nostalgic look of the 50s, while adding a neon touch. Good quality CDs, never have any problems with them.
This was a great savings. I did loose some ink because I took out the top plug in the ink cartridge and the ink ran out..my fault. Dont try this at home. Overall a great price and a great product.
It's portable, lightweight, and has a nice hard drive size. It works fast and doesn't act up. I'm very happy with all the items I buy from Amazon.
After less than 18 months of ownership, my player, which I had treated with exceptional care, began putting large, arc-shaped cuts into random discs. I gave the player the benefit of the doubt at first, but after 4 discs were scratched in the same manner, in different slots, I knew this player was the problem. Then, to add insult to injury, the player stopped reading discs entirely just this week. I now have a huge, worthless player that I spent $600.00 on just last year. I wish I could say this was the first problem I've had with a sony product. From this moment on, I will never buy any sony electronic equipment.
I got this camera adapter to allow me to do eyepiece projection photography. The problem is this thing doesn't do that very well. for starters, if you use the 1.25" barrel adapter, the barrels of your eyepieces hit it, and can't be inserted all the way. luckily I have a 2" t thread adapter that screws in where the 1.25" does (the lower barrel is a 1.25" t thread adaptor that hooks to the main body of this thing), so I was able to work around this... then the second problem hit. This thing is pretty narrow. to use an EP it has to be able to fit inside this thing...all of my higher quality EPs are too fat to fit, so I'm forced to use my cheapies - you know, the kind of junk EPs that come with some scopes, and I have to remove the eyecups from those just to get them to fit. I've tried to use this thing several times, and have not gotten good results with it yet. There are better options than this. I've already ordered a 13mm baader hyperion with the EP projection adapter...if you have the money, this looks like it will be a better solution than trying to fiddle around with this junk.
acceptable arm functionality, you must use tools to achieve the desired setting, but for my needs and the price is sufficient.
I purchased my K5400 as a replacement for a K550 which was approaching 100,000 pages and felt I was pushing my luck. The K5400 handles paper much better than the K550 and after 50,000 pages is still working perfectly. The K550 is still on the network and is approaching 125,000 pages without any problems.Items I like in the 5400 are speed, print quality and paper handling. I print between 5,000 and 15,000 pages a month and the additional speed is a great advantage. I print 70% graphs and 30% text and have no complaint about print quality. The quality is more than adequate even if using cheaper paper. The paper handling is excellent. I learned by accident that it is better to put paper in the tray and use it all before adding additional paper. If you tuck additional paper into a partially full tray, you increase your chances of two pages pulling through where the old and new stacks combine.Items that I don't like are printer shake and noise. This printer needs a sturdy print stand...period. The printer's paper handling makes a lot of noise. Not a major fault, but at 3:00 AM in your home office, it seems pretty loud.Would I purchase another K5400? Absolutely, for a home owned business with moderate to heavy print needs, this is an excellent choice.
It does not work with my Western Digital TV Live Plus unit. Outcome of the video is really bad. I wonder why not all 3.5mm to RCA are created equal.
This device does what I wanted. It makes backing up important files a snap and in a flash. I am not really very good at this high tech stuff, but backing up with this device, is very easy for me and so much faster than backing up to CD.
This device is so handy! I am able to charge my Ipod away from computer.
I bought an iPod Nano about a year ago along with the optional FM radio. I added the new Shuffle to my iPod collection and have been using it now for about a month. One of the ways I stay in shape is mountain trail running and sometimes it's nice to take some good music along for the journey. I still use my Nano on the trails but tend to reserve its use for when I'm in the mood for radio (having a large collection of my own recorded music along is great just in case radio reception is poor). I bought the shuffle because I quickly discovered when running trails I seldom wanted to look at the Nano's video screen and something simpler, smaller, and more compact would be preferable. When I heard about the new Shuffle I ordered it from the online Apple Store a month before they were available for shipping without the benefit of any user reviews.This is an excellent gift idea for anyone on your list who likes to exercise and wants to enjoy music at the same time. Just because someone you know already has one of the other iPods with a video screen does not mean the Shuffle won't quickly become their favorite iPod to use when exercising and being physically active. You simply put your play list together on your computer and upload it into the Shuffle. You can play your songs in order or tell the Shuffle to shuffle the original order. I play my songs in order and put together a play lists long enough to cover the time I will be running, 3mi, 5mi, 10mi or more (highest energy songs at times when I know I will need the most inspiration). It clips anywhere on your shirt or shorts and you're good to go. The new Shuffle is as outstanding a product as my Nano, I love them both. Another advantage of having two iPods I've discovered is being able to lend an iPod to a friend who's along for the run (that is if they don't already have one).
The "face detection" feature, which sounds like a gimmick, for me quantifies this as the best digital I've ever used. A green box will appear over your subjects face and if they're like my toddler are constantly moving will actually follow their face (as long as they are looking in the general viscinity of the camera). It will give focus and lighting priority to their faces. It even works on the TV (had to try it). The macro is excellent, and while I wasn't sure of a manual zoom it's way faster and ultimately better than a battery consuming zoom. The ISO of 3200 can take unblurry pictures without the flash in my very dark house and they're still usuable VS the throw away blurrrrr of my canon. I'm really happy I finally pulled the trigger and bought this over the S3-IS. - (From a former S2-IS owner.) Only complaints are it's fairly large, but you can't put any super zoom in your pocket really.. The "on board" memory is about the dumbest thing ever. You can take about 1 picture on the finest mode before it's full. What's the point of that? I don't understand why you would buy a 6.3mp and use low quality shots. BUT the good news is the XD cards hold more per MB than the SD cards and are fast. Use the "M". I got a 1gb card they're quite reasonable and it'll hold about 350 pics at the best resolution (fine). If you want really rapid shots you're probably better off with a DSLR (more money). This will take a shot about every two seconds with the correct focus settings. If you need faster than that.. you're not looking at sub $500 cameras anyways..To the reviewer before me: It takes one button to use all flash features. Push once for AUTO, then once for Red Eye Reduction, then once for Forced (what yours was obviously on) and once more for suppressed (always off). They use the the lightning bolt icon same as on a Sony, and on a Canon, And it takes one setting to turn off the preview after you take a shot. Landscape setting is only for LANDSCAPES you have a landscape shot in your backyard? Compact flash cards are outdated (too big) compared to SD or XD, and you show me a new digital camera not made of plastic and I'll eat my review. I do know it is sometimes about the "feel" that's a very personal thing.. And I'm not trying to be a jerk here but you should have used "AUTO". Because anyone who doesn't know how to shut of a flash shouldn't be using the advanced settings, and then complain when they don't turn out right. I think you also shouldn't slam a product without reading the manual . It's just not fair to the manufacturers. I hope you like your next one. Cheers!
fantastic mount. Easy install... super adjustable.. very sturdy feeling.. would buy again.
Machine has a fatal flaw.The first one I bought did not work at all, and I replaced it.The second one was fine for about a month, then began cutting out messages when I accessed them remotely. Yet messages were there when I came home. Great, got to come home to get a message!ATT was very responsive and sent me a new machine. Worked great for three weeks. Hit the dust--same flaw re remote access--this week.ATT is sending me the 1722. Have no idea whether it too is defective. Let's hope not. Wish we were back in the good old days when Lucent not VTech made ATT machines.Only good thing I can say is that ATT does respond to calls.Do not bother to buy this machine. For $20 the hassle and lack of a working machine it is not worth it. Three strikes...
There are really so many good things to say about this device I don't really know where to start. The touch screen buttons are large enough to easily use in the car route calculation was quick and recalculation was even faster. After the initial time connecting to the satellites it was quick to pick them up again. I found the interface more intuitive and easy to use than TomTom.Then it also works great as a hand held GPS solution. I used it for Geocaching and for walking around unfamiliar areas looking for places to eat or find an ATM. Having Windows Mobile was also a great bonus. There are thousands of extra applications that you can add on to the device to make it even more useful than it already is.All and all, I can't think of a better GPS/Navigation solution than this device.
This RCA clock-radio is easy to use and has just the right features: 2 alarm settings, dimmable display, good radio reception, and reliability. I am going to buy a second one for my son.
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.
I purchased this item for our ~3-year old HP Pavilion a1730n. The HP store wanted to sell me something for ~$50; ~$11 sounds better to me. It was an easy install (no instructions, but it's pretty obvious how it goes into the case). The fan runs whisper quiet.One thing about my motherboard: the BIOS doesn't seem to have any fan settings in it, so the three-pin connector actually didn't work for me. That said, the 4-pin power and the speed adjuster work great.
First off, the sound is amazing. Lows are deep and highs are crisp. Unfortunately, outside sound from the cord transfers easily, causing interference. I tried listening to a quiet song while walking, and the sound from the cord banging against my chest was like listening to my heart through a stethoscope. I tried listening to a podcast outside on a breezy day, and it sounded like it had been recorded on the top of a mountain! These would be great for sitting at the computer but not for outside activity.
So far, I love this web cam. It's super compact, easy to install and use. The only thing that I don't really like is the clamp. On my notebook the monitor area is quite slick so its hard to get it to not slip, but once I get it in place it stays. The shipping was super fast as well. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase.
Unlike the previouse Review, I have had the HDD for a few months now and it rocks. I got it from a differtn site for only 170. There is no paper backing to the hdd, it a all plastic case to it with t sticker on that back with the formenchoind warrning. The Hdd is very secure on the psp, and with the 2X battery cover the two items act like a handgrip for the psp. I have larger hands than most peopel so it feels nice having a better grip on the psp. The design of the @x battery cover and the hdd when attached dose not block the UMD door at all, there is plenty of clearance. I use my Hdd for MP3s and for homebrew emulators for the psp. The only downside i see with the unit it since it has a 4GB Hitachi MicroDrive in it the responce time compared to a full on MemoryStick is slower, but it dosent interfers with MP3 playback at all. For Higherquality videos this lag time will cause problems, but seeing as I watch on UMD movies on my psp is fine. For anyonw who is thingking about getting the Datel 4GB HDD I recomend it for more music playback, pic viewing, or ROM and emulator use. For high quality movies, got witha 2GB memorystick. I LOVE MY DATEL 4 GB HDD
Just so you know where I'm coming from, this DCR SR200 replaces a 9 year old Sony Hi-8 camcorder. Of course this one is super light, getting video from the camcorder to the computer is effortless, the quality is light-years better, and the camera feature is handy to have. I shoot mostly fast action (hunting), and the slightly quicker autofocus is a big help. I've looked at a lot of camcorders and Sony as a brand has the fastest autofocus around.I was surprised that startup time was not that much faster (about 5 seconds). And when the SR200 goes into idle mode you must turn the top switch off and back on. On the old camcorder, pressing the record button woke it up. That feature would be nice to have back.It doesn't perform nearly as well in low light as the old one, and a lot of hunting happens at dawn and dusk. (Night shot is useless since all the color is lost.) The old one compensated and still kept pretty good color, but the SR200 starts washing out when the sun sets.I actually like the bulky battery that others complain about, because if it wasn't there, my thumb would not land on the record button.
I had the same trouble with the protective ring as a few of the other reviewers. It took me a long time to get it to align well enough to get the screws in and then it didn't fit together perfectly. I can still pick it up using the ring, so I decided to leave it alone for now.
These speakers sound great but they break down too easily. I do not have much luck with these. Buyers be aware to keep the receipt for exhange or work with stores that allow exchange.These speakers sound comparable with Altec Lansing 621 and slightly better than Monsoon 1000.
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.
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.
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.
This charger SUCKS. It doesn't even work. It only works if you hold it at a certain position and you have to lean it up against a wall. It's such a waste of time to try to charge my ipod with this stupid charger.
I would first off love to say that I respect apple and the ipods are great. But, when a better product comes along lose the fanboyish attitude and open your eyes. THough its all based on opinion. Anyway the Zen vision:m is an amazing player. Its got a beautiful screen and amazing video quality. The navigation system is quite interesting and takes a couple of days to master. Its touch pad is sensitive making scrolling easy. ALso in my opinion its a sleek player. The smooth black with the white backplate is elegant. Also, the blue lit buttons add to the effect. The earbuds were comfortable and the audio quality and the amount of sound impresses me. It is bigger than a 60g ipod but I have become used to the feel of 3rd generation ipods and this one feels comfortable in my hand. The software was basic enough and I found it easy to use. Also what I like about this player is the ability to set backrounds. I don't know if the ipod does it but this is one of those little features that I have come to love.A note to those who like to make the ipod and non-ipod arguments like its life and death. Calm down creative has been making jukebox ipods before apple and ironiclly holds the patent for the touch technology for the two. Also there mp3 players generally recieve positive reveiws. Its all opinion, this is a place to review not to bash things.
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.
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)."
If you're looking for a good pair of headphones, look elsewhere. Not only are these uncomfortable wear, the sound quality isn't all that great either. Plus they broke within a month of first use.
I have rarely written reviews in the past on any kind of product or service, but I frequently rely on them before making a purchase. Unfortunately, I didn't read any in this case, but I wish I had. This product is awful. And to those who claim everyone else must be incompetent because they haven't read the manual, I'd like for you to let me know in the manual where it says how to prevent these kinds of problems:1) When I manually set something to record one time through the guide, I expect the machine to record it, not to record 10 minutes of black screen and nothing else.2) When I play back something that actually managed to record, playback freezes and skips, and then quits back to the regular live programming. I have to start the playback over from the beginning. It regularly takes us about an hour and fifteen minutes to get through a one-hour recorded program, even considering fast fowarding through commercials. We're usually extremely frustrated and annoyed by the time we're done watching playback, that is when we aren't frustrated to the point that we just quit in the middle of the show. It's not a satellite issue, because the same programs, when watched live, play just fine.3) Service for this product is just as bad. Normally, I love DirecTV service. They're usually very friendly and helpful. But they recommend re-formatting the hard drive to resolve the issue. This is just not an acceptable resolution, because it will delete all of the shows I have recorded. I regularly keep a decent inventory of shows to watch and there is no way to watch them all before my next show records. So if I constantly have shows recording, it will take me weeks of extra tv watching to get through the shows I currently have plus all of the new shows that record. So, what I've decided to do is use this POS to watch (and suffer through) what I can't watch on the internet, then delete everything else, and watch those deleted shows on the internet until I get the old R10 Tivo model on eBay.4) I have to admit, the remote control is pretty poorly designed. It doesn't bug me so much now, since I've had it for a few years and become accustomed to it. But it is pretty poorly designed.Anyhow, no axe to grind with DirecTV, other than this box is terrible. Normally the rest of their service is great.
This toner works with my Samsung ML-2550 printer. The box says 10,000 sheets, but it feels a bit light to have that much toner. Since we do only about 3000 pages/yr, it will take me a while to find out.The price is about half of what other non-OEM toners sell for, and about 1/4 of what Samsung wants for its toner cartridge. And free shipping
Ink is currently installed in my Epson printer and works fine. Cannot beat the price. Factory brand ink in factory sealed box. Great buy!
My husband loves this TV- clear picture, remote is very easy to use. Sound is great, no problems would recommend this TV. Great deal for the price. Consumer Reports lists this TV in their top 5-
I was skeptical on buying this antenna but I'm so glad I did!! I live in Queens,NY and I pick up so many channels and even HD channels. For the price this can't be beat!
This waterproof case works great! I took it to the Bahamas with me and took pictures of some fish while snorkeling. Not a single leak and the pictures came out great. Due to temperature changes, sometimes the pics come out a bit hazy, but utilizing the anti-fog helps. I recommend this if you enjoy a lot of water sports.
ok, so i never go anywhere and write reviews... but in this case i must make an exception. to make a long story short i finally broke down and decided to get a DVD player (i know everyone's got one ;) and as with everything, i searched long and hard, did my homework beforehand, and literally read every review under the sun. the process took two months. after much research i settled on this player and i must say i am extremely pleased. the unit arrived in perfect condition after 4 days - i got it home, unpacked it, plugged it in and slapped in the matrix. and ...... i sat back. i cannot begin to describe how utterly beautiful the movie looked. razor sharp images, true lush life like colors, .. and the sound .. the sound simply blew me away! what a shame i'd been seeing this movie on VHS for such a long time. it was like watching for the first time. not once did the player skip or show signs of being overworked - i hear the matrix is one of the toughest movies on DVD players, so its a good test for ya' all. in short, perfection. i simply cannot see how this movie can look and sound any better (well i can - but that would take a progressive player hooked up to a $4,000 36&quot; 16x9 TV set ;-) the controls are fairly simply, the unit is well built and the remote well laid out (though i would have made some of the buttons bigger and easier to reach). trust me, if you are looking for a &quot;bargain&quot; player, go - no run - and get this player. ... and to sweeten the deal amazon has by far the best price i could find ($149.00 and no taxes). 4 stars. 1/2 star minus for no progressive (a bit unfair of me at this price range, no?) and (more importantly, and a slight nuisance (at leat for me) minus 1/2 star for no backlight on the remote (ugh!) all in all a great player. way to go toshiba! ps. if you're considereing the 1700 go with the 1600 instead - i heard numerous reports that the 1700 models were plagued by production issues - what you gain is insignifiacant (a useless screen mode), though the production issues might have been worked out by now. your choice. again, a simply excellent DVD player. thanks.
This product is fantastic for copying vhs/dvds to a hard drive. The only problem is it is not easy to set up and get started. If you are computer saavy, you will be fine - if not consider another product.
I bought this dust gun a while back it's very good, high pressure, and inexpensive. Samsung has good products and is a good company. The only problem is there wasn't a larger can available at the time. I use alot of canned duster all the time. It's great for blowing dust out of many things, electronics, keyboards, discs heh...but wouldn't use it for normal dusting, it' would take at least a 100 cans to dust my place. LOL!!!
The mouse is fine. I paid $45 for the first one from Amazon. I need one more and am buying directly from Logitech for half what this supplier is charging for a used one.
I have been having the same thing happening for about a year now, like the other reviewer. The ribbon wrinkles, and eventually rips and has to be thrown out, well before it wore out. I assumed it was the printer (LQ-590) and went through it with a fine comb, but could find nothing wrong with it. I have had the printer for many years, and used to change the ribbon only after it printed lighter and lighter because of wear, but still kept working. Given what the other reviewer said, now I wonder if it a new "undocumented feature," introduced about a year ago, that self-destructs the ribbon.Anyone else is having this problem?
I bought these to upgrade my uncles older Dell P4 Celeron system with 256 MB of RAM to 1 GB. As with any RAM upgrade it was very easy to do and worth every penny. The RAM was nice and fast for that system and a wonderful upgrade to keep them going for a couple more years.
This is my second Canon camera I have purchased and they simply get better each time. This was a big step-up from a simple point (wait) and shoot camera.If you spend the time learning how to use this camera you will be rewarded with great shots to show everybody.Definitely worth the money.
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!
The Garmin Nuvi 270 works great, straight out of the box. Easy to use.The only thing I would like to have added was to have the usb cable to download updates included in the package instead of as an extra.
Received my products as expected, products were exactly what I ordered and the quantity was correct. All things regarding the transaction were smooth with no issues. I would certainly purchase from this venue again.
This is possibly the most frustrating piece of junk ever sold. I bought this for a long road trip, and believe me, by the end of the first day, we were ready to run over it, put the car into reverse, back over it again, and repeat. Not only will you constantly be switching FM stations, but the interference and white noise will drive you completely bats. The problem is that in most locations 90% of these frequencies are being used by other stations, so the iPod signal fades in and out. Either get some portable speakers or buy the cassette adapter.Conclusion: Monstrously Irritating and Annoying
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.
Super nice printer--very fast, or so it seems to me since I was using a printer that was 10 years old before it died.
A Belkin Surge protector with a serious design flaw gets a one star rating, especially considering the high prices of Belkin Products which bring high expectations. The surge protection function, and Belkin's warranty and customer service, however they may be, are not addressed in this review.This product is marketed and priced for its aesthetics, particularly the flat plug, which leaves no excuse for Belkin to have incorporated a bonehead design flaw in the product.This surge protector has slots in the rear so the unit can be aligned with screws properly positioned in the wall and then repositioned downward so it is locked in place over the screwheads. The screwhead slots are placed "backward". If the surge protector is mounted vertically on a wall, it needs to be mounted upside down or it will not lock in place over the screwheads. If it is mounted upside down, it will still function, but it will look terrible and the ground hole on the 3 prong receptacles will be upside down. This is a stupid inexcusable design flaw and it indicates a lack of quality control or accountability in Belkin;s design department. If Belkin is so lax about putting expensive products into production that have aesthetic design flaws, how can the consumer be confident that Belkin takes pains to ensure that its protective products really protect. For example I have no idea whether this product really protects against surges to its rated design specs, nor would I have any easy way of finding out. I trusted Belkin. If Belkin screws up the aesthetics and still delivers a product that protects against surges as it should, its not that big of a deal. But this experience makes me wonder whether Belkin can be trusted to protect the electronic equipment upon which so many of us depend.
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.
This receiver is a pleasant surprise. it is digital yet offers the ease of operation of the vintage tube receivers. Setup is simple. Basically plug & play.A phono input for my turntable to accomodate my collection of vinyl LP's. Plenty of power to drive my efficient Sherwood 3-way floorstanders and vintage JBL bookshelf models. The controls are simple yet precise to set.And surprise, surprise! It has that mysterious quality of music called "prescence". The first music on it was a clarinet solo. One could be easily be convinced that the soloist was standing in the corner of the room. This was on FM.The radio reception is excellent! Our NPR FM stations are 35 miles and 45 miles distant with high terrain in the way. Clear stero reception was received from both. This with only a twin-lead antenna 10 ft. off the ground. Pretty amazing!To sum up I highly recommend this model to anyone looking for a do-everything hi-fidelity receiver. You can spend much more but I doubt you can get mcuh more fidelity than this one can deliver.Purchased via Amazon. Shipped from J&R; Music in NYC. Both always have top-notch service.
Everyone has written about the incredible sound quality coming from these headphones so suffice it to say its one of the better bargains around.However, what drove me to write this review was the great customer service.The cord is long and while coming out of my office chair, it got caught on the armrests. The force of me pulling the office chair back was enough to rip it off my head and pull it onto the floor where I completely rolled over the headset with the chair. This whole process happened two more times! I was a bit surprised that over 200 pounds of me/office furniture didn't smash it. Unfortunately, the circular plastic piece that held one of the cans finally fell apart when I stuffed the headphones in my bag.I emailed customer service asking to purchase the part or have it repaired (i read on an old 2004 forum post that they repair any headphones for $25 but i don't know if they still do that. And yes, they are good enough to have it repaired). Anyway, within a day they said they'll just send me a new part for free and asked for my address. Gave them the address and two days later, I got the piece - it took me less than a minute to put it on.Grados are great!!!
I upgraded to the V-Modas after owning a pair of J-Buds (which served me well, but not for long enough). It is evident that this is a better-quality product, not to mention better-built. I love them! For such a bargain, I got a fantastic set of earbuds that I think will last a long time.
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.
The speakers produce sound quality that is more than adequate for their design. They are an excellent choice for a person looking for quality on a limited budget.
Overall is the best DVD player I have tried. Considering the feature set and price and I am very pleased with this unit.Pros:- Excellent image quality (however I can't comment on the progressive scan feature - I purchased this for the other features).- Nice menu navigation - accessable from the front panel as as well as from the remote.- Easy to use remote.- Nice zoom (I currently and will for some time stay with a 4:3 conventional TV) and I like to use the zoom the when watching the extreme widescreen format (I actually prefer the 16:9 high-definition viewing format that some DVD releases have).This player zooms the ultra widescreen first to close to 16:9 and then to close to fullscreen zoom.The first step (16:9) zoom has incredible zoom resoulution - almost as good as the original ultra-widescreen image.The only better zoom I've seen is the Toshiba 2300 NUON which I think has been discontinued although I think I saw a Samsung NUON unit that claims a good zoom. The Toshiba 2300 lacks other features though.- Operates and feels like it has some quality.Cons:- All DVD players that I tried have limited MP3 playback capability. I have a RioVolt portable that does a much better job of playing MP3 files than any home CD or DVD player I have seen.- Toshiba 3750 does not support CD-RW MP3 disks on this unit and sure enough, my unit will not play CD-RW MP3 disks at all. Normal CD-R MP3 disks seem to work OK.- MP3 playback is either sequential or full disk random and is user selectable. No directory only sequential or random.- I had to burn my MP3 disks using the ISO level 1 (8 character music file names - no extensions) which is almost useless for me if I want to actually figure out the filename in the directory listing because I rip my MP3 files using a &quot;artist - song title&quot; filename format and there is no tag support so all I see in the Toshiba directory listing is artist~1,artist~2,artist~3 for example (in contrast my RioVolt plays the extended format and supports tags - so the full artist name and song title is displayed in the directory listing).In closing I think this is a great DVD player.The MP3 feature is limited but still useful for playing a disk full of songs either sequentially or randomly.In general there is great potential for nice MP3 navigation with these players because the video screen is available for MP3 file navigation and selection - even playlists could be supported, but no one in the DVD player arena seems to be close to this yet.The Video features and quality are great.
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.
It feels weird giving a rating to something like this, but it worked when I plugged it in and I have had no problems with it.What can I say? 5 stars
I have an external hard disk uses 12V to transfer data. When I connected this external hard disk to my laptop, it works. Reason is laptop does not have any limit in the maximum volt. However, when I try to connect using this USB 2.0 adapter, it hangs. Reason is, this adapter have maximum 5V support, my external hard disk requires 12V. Because of this conflict, my machine hangs. Even though, the product description says it is ideal for harddisk, CD-RW etc, it is not true. Make sure your external storage does not exceed 5V, if it does, then this product is not for you.
I've been using this polarizer for my Canon EF 70-200mm L lens for almost a year now. It is simply a great item, as long as you don't screw it on too tight. Or else you will find yourself working your hardest just to take the thing off. Just putting it on roughly 95% of the way is just fine for setting this up.
I've had this TV about 3 weeks and am really impressed. I'm having one issue with it, however. Watching a DVD - no problem, great sound and picture. Watching cable TV, though, I get a hum in the audio and a red and green horizontal line running from bottom to top in the picture. Sometimes, this is worse than at other times. After having the cable co. come out and talking to a Samsung rep, it seems that it is a grounding issue. I live in an old house that doesn't have grounded plugs. So, I will have to live with that until I can have my house rewired! Not the TV's fault, but something to consider if you live in an older house. The black cabinet is really beautiful and the on/off button at the bottom of the cabinet glows a neon blue when the set if off. So, it's cool looking off as well as on. Love the swivel cabinet, and the connections are easy to access. Football games are so great in HD and I can't wait until hockey season starts!
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.
I dind't find that it was all that easy to attach to the seats. It would NOT go on the back of the middle seats of my van. When you strap it between 2 seats it sways too much. When you get it securely strapped to the back of a seat the dvd player won't open completey all the way up so it's hard for the kids to see the screen.
If I have a chance to give a title to &quot;Olympus Accura View Zoom 80QD 35mm Camera&quot;I would name it Model &quot;C.C.C&quot;.These 3 C's stand for Cost effective,Customer/User friendly &amp; Charismatic.This Camera has all latest features &amp; it is fully automatic with considerable zoom.It caters to the needs of wide range of users from beginners to professional.It has no complex feature to learn yet gives clear &amp; sharp pictures.Its sleek &amp; smart design is easy to carry as well as it looks trendy.This camera can placed between the category of high end camerawith bigger zoom &amp; digital technology &amp;&amp; low end camera with basic features &amp; negligible zoom.I think this what I was looking for...
I purchased this unit used just in time for the Superbowl and was blown away. The unit picked up 6 of 10 local channels witha cheapie indoor antenna. I upgraded to the Zenith/Gemini Silver Sensor antenna and got 9 of 10 channels, all with good signal quality. Reception with these is highly dependent on location so your antenna requirements may vary. The HDV420 is easy to setup and easy to use. Unlike many other units, you can change the resolution from the remote. Also, the unit has both optical and coaxial digital out which allows for flexibility. The only down side, no DVI out. Most probably won't care but if you absolutely must have DVI, look elsewhere.
Could not find this mount in any local stores. All of the "Universal" mounts they tried to sell me were 3x the price. Works and fits perfectly.
I wasn't sure about purchasing the charger since it was not an Apple product. This was a good purchase. It was less expensive and works the same. I'm also impressed with the quick shipping. I got it two days after I ordered it. Thank you.
I think you need this in your hand before reviewing it. Ordered early December. It is now Jan 9th. I heard it is on the way....
I had some trouble getting it to connect to my wireless network. Although the installation CD gave clear, easy, setup instructions and everything seemed to go just fine until it was to connect to my network, then I'd get a flashing WiFi light and nothing would happen. The good news is that once I was able to get a phone number for support, everything went fine. I had to download another installation script from the web and run it via the printer's USB port. The support tech stayed with me until everything ran right.The printer itself is just fine for basic home or office work. I don't like the fact that the paper tray is upright from the printer, it makes the unit tall and limits where you can put it. The print quality is normal for these type of printers. High yield OEM replacement cartridge sets cost nearly what the printer does (as is typical of this class of printer).But the wireless printing, that is just fabulous. No more print servers, no more going out to my office to boot up my wired computer so I could see its printer on the network. Just leave the Lexmark on standby sitting in the closet in the den. Print from anywhere, anytime. Oh, and let me mention the price again. A real bargain.
Tried and tried to get this thing to work on an older machine that I had successfully upgraded to Windows 7. Got a blue creen every time even with updated drivers from Creative. Finally went to Fry's and bought a $20.00 card that worked perfectly.
If your monitor is directly opposite your door, yes, everyone passing by will be able to see what you do. Since my computer is set up at an angle to my office entrance, it works perfectly. Fits well on my screen, attaches easily, and offers me & my data privacy, all at a very nice price.
This item works good. I would buy from you again. Looking forward in working with you in the near future.
I've owned this Samsung (213T) 21.3'' Flat-Panel LCD Monitor for about a month now, and think it is an excellent monitor! My display had one dead pixel that's out towards the edge and can't even be noticed unless you know where to look. For a screen this size that's damn good. I've read in some reviews that criticize the brightness, that concerned me a little. But once I received my monitor I found that it not only was plenty bright enough, but I had to turn it down from the default setting! You definitely want to use the digital connection for hook up, don't even think of hooking up to the analog connection. I've played a few games and DVD's and have noticed very minimal ghosting. I love the adjustability of the stand, you can just about put the screen at any angle or position your heart desires.All I can say is I don't know why I waited so long in purchasing this monitor it's just fantastic!
I recently purchased this item based on its looks. Very cool. However, I was very disappointed in how it functions. The quality of the light was poor--worse than a fluorescent bulb. Also, instead of being black as advertised, it is really gray. I am returning this item as soon as possible. To add insult to injury, I think the return policy of this vendor is onerous--I must pay a 15% "restocking charge," in addition to return shipping.
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.
This radio is really pricy, overpriced actually. But it really is the only alternative. The Rigid has that foolish scanner (try and get that radio through the gate at a race!) and won't charge a battery, the Milwaukee only makes best power with battery, if you plug it in it only puts out like 7 watts!, the DeWalt is a waste cause it kills any battery you leave plugged in.Now, on to why I bought the Bosch: It has the best review of all out there. It is really well protected. It sounds great. The reception is as good as any other radio I have used. No better, no worse.The remote is worthless. Even brand new battery pointed directly at radio it has range of about 20 feet.I also bought the iPod dock. WAAAAAAY over priced at nearly $50.00 but Bosch stopped making it and I want something to protect my iPod.Conclusion:If Bosch got rid of the remote or gave it a 300 foot range in any direction, ditched the CD player nobody uses, and integrated the iPod player like other manufacturers and lowered the price $50.00 this radio would be a no brainer. They didn't but it still the best option out there.
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 bought this for a upcoming cruise, I needed something compact for my traveling. Small and carries everything i need.
What can I say; I ordered it, it showed up on time, and it works perfectly. I'll definitely think about buying here again.
just got it off from the package and we tested it immediately. after testing it for about 15-20 minutes, we noticed that battery indicator decreased 1 bar even though batteries are new. same thing happened with the other units (we bought 2 pairs). according to the manual, batteries lasts for 3hrs (talk time) and 27hrs (standby). after more than 45-60 min of usage, low battery alert started to beep. we plan to put new batteries after the former one runs out and see if it still the same.if same thing happens, i will suggest to use rechargable batteries. other than that, this is product is competitively priced, has a decent range, crystal clear audio andbetter than uniden's frs 400 echo series which we immediately dispose of...
Product comes coiled and Never seems to uncoil. The double stick tape helps, but product is 6 ft and only 3 ft tape provided.
I would definitely buy this camera and lens kit again. I am a beginner budding photographer, and love it. It's pretty user friendly. My photos come out looking like a pro shot them. Even for absolute beginners using Auto mode, you'll still get much better photos from this camera than anything else out there. The Nikon lenses for their D80 kit is much better than the comparable Cannon kit lenses.
I ordered a Sony Bp-T23 replacement battery. I was sent a Sanyo 47646 1300mah instead of 600mAh battery. I should have known the price was a ripoff.
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.
This is a perfect gadget for people who need some organization in their lives. It holds plenty of extra programs and allows extra room for anything you might need to store. I have no complaints
Perhaps my ears are small on the inside or something, but these headphones WILL NOT stay in them! I'm constantly pressing on them to stay in, but no good. I've had them for about 3 days now, and will be looking for different ones.
I have the SB4100 and I bought another as a gift for my sister - the SB4200 and it works great.
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
Today's date is Jun 7, 2006 but I will pretend I am writing this review in Jun 2007. If you read the reviews of any epson printer product made in the past 4 years you will know that they clog, so as I am writting this review in 2007 my once well rounded epson rx700 inks heads have clogged. I am out of the warranty period. I cannot find a 800 number for epson. They have told me that I need to run a head cleaning, so I go out and buy some inks for 60 dollars, then I run the cleaning and still nothing happens, the printer still prints out blank pages. They say to run it again and again which I do. They have told me I need to purchase a new one (they offer me a discount off 10 dollars of their latest one) or have this one repaired. PEOPLE..... DO NOT BUY EPSON PRINTERS learn your lesson!
What I wanted was a "Memory Card Reader/Writer" for alldigital Cameras.Can't use one , was going to give as a gift, had to buy something else.
Great all-in-one for the home/home-office. The operator panel is well laid out and easy to use, multiple paper inputs, easy access to glass or internal. Ink cartridges are many, but easy and very friendly! Print speed is not blazing but not bad at all. Photo print qhality is quite good. Overall, just a nice package for scan, fax, copy, color print.
Pros -* FAST beautiful prints* Cartridges are toner+drum, eliinating the impending drum replacement that usually costs more than the printer.* Cost per page is good when using the extended life toner* Duplexer is always cool* Compact and it looks greatCons -* Drivers can be tricky to install and can bog down your computer if you don't customize them.* Manual could be better* My first unit was defectiveA great monochrome printer. Its fast, sharp, and economic (in terms of cost per page). The only things that went wrong for me was the first unit I received only printed on half the page no matter what I did, HP had me send it back to Amazon (super easy returns with Amazon!!). What I did learn from the first unit was that the HP toolbox software that comes on the provided disc lags and freezes my computer plus the drivers from the website don't install. Second time around I customized the installation of the drivers so the HP Toolbox util didn't install and all is GREAT.When I spoke with HP tech support they informed me that alot of people were having problems with the manual feed. It works great for me. Envelopes are easy. Single sheets of paper and sheets of labels can be trickier but aren't diffcult. I just point the paper into the manual feed, it grabs and thats it. I can see room for improvement here though.In all, I would have to say this is a good purchase. Also, I don't want to poke at other reviewers but the 1320 was not designed to be a replacement for a Laserjet 2xxx series. The replacement for the Laserjet 2100 is the LaserJet 2420.
Fairly easy to set up and excellent response (I can hear things I never could before!). You can eliminate a hum by turning your head or adjusting the "Tune" dial in the right earpiece. Original AAA batteries failed in two days though replacements continue to work fine. I miss a good manual. The headphones are great though tilting the head may cause them to fall down.
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 have had mine for over 2 months. No problems yet. Fantastic sound quality, great fit in my small ears, and unobtrusive light-weightedness such that they don't pull out or move around.Extra bonus is the fabric-knitted wire covering, rather than rubber-coated wire covering. Normally, my earphones don't last long because my cat loves to chew the wires. However, she hasn't made a move on these yet -- not interested in the texture. So, for pet owners with pets like mine, these are a fantastic buy even if the wiring gives out eventually, as many people remark in their reviews. Already exhibiting longer lifespan than most other earphones I've ever owned.I've been buying incredibly cheap earphones for years and go through a few a year due to the cat. They are always a terrible fit with heavy buds or wires that pull the buds out of ideal ear placement. Before going cheap, I gave up on trying to find a good set of pricier earphones, because of the same problems. It is so difficult to get a comfortable fit in the ear, and especially tragic because my cat would chew through it anyways during my one moment of inattention. I just opted for cheap earbuds for way too long. I'm so glad a I took a chance with these.These are worth it all around. I will buy them again.
I always end up fishing for my flash media in my camera bag, purse, pockets, or wherever else I manage to stash them. I am easily able to hold 8 pieces of flash memory in this wallet. The flash media cards, inside their protective plastic cases, fit snuggly into this case making them easier to find. The wallet keeps them in one place rather than spread out through the camera bag, the purse, pockets, ect... I use this item to carry CF, SM, and MMC media although I'm sure it could accomidate almost any form of flash media. It is nicely constructed and well worth the price.
This product was a good choice. Bought it as a Xmas gift for my brother and since he lives with me, I can use it too. I love it!
This product is amazing. It plugs into any computer and you are then ready to use it with your presentation. works wonderfully and would reccomend to anyone. Great for churches, business meetings or any group that you want to show a presentation.
I bought these a couple months ago, just set them up. they work perfect and look great!!!! i am very pleased with this product
I have been using a Canon printer and Canon ink since i first bought a printer many moons ago and continue to like this product.
I'm not going to get into why one would want this specific type of filter - there are books on the subject that will go into a lot more detail - here is one example - there are many: The Photographer's Guide to Filters (Photographers Guide).I will comment on the other review here in that this filter works fine if you use it as it was designed to be used, in most cases its to filter down a bright sky and keep your exposure correct for the rest of the shot (landscape). It is a round filter, so yes, you are limited on some of the choices compared to external plate filters, but that doesn't mean this filter is a flop.B+W filters are made in Germany. Germany is consistenly one of the best producers of high end glass and optics. I have been told the reason the quality of these filters is better than most is that they don't make them as separate units, but instead they build a cylinder of glass and cut each filter off of it. Consistent quality. Screw ring is hard metal, so it is very difficult to strip the threads. I have messed up the threads on cheaper brands by accident.In my experience, buying filters falls into the category of you get what you pay for. Cheaper brands are out there, but if you want a very high quality filter, that is durable and consistent with what you want to achieve with it... you can't go wrong with B+W filters.Be sure to choose the right size - for example, Nikon prints the size on the back of the lens cap.
I have been researching audio solutions to create my first Home Theater system for quite some time now but unfortunately, I don't have a very big budget for these sorts of things. Within the course of my research, time and time again I have been led back to the Sony SS-B series and specifically, the SS-B3000 "bookshelf" speakers. After nearly 2 years of deliberation, I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy these speakers.Boy am I glad I did.First things first, as others have noted, these are much larger than your typical bookshelf speakers. They really are mini-floorstanders. At 21 inches in height, they are just a bit too small to sit on the floor, as that will put the tweeters at about waist height when sitting on a typical couch or recliner. Thus either stands or shelves will be necessary for optimal positioning. Myself, I took a trip to Home Depot and bought wood and brackets and built a couple of shelves that sit on either side of my HDTV and they look great in that particular configuration.I have the speakers currently being powered by a Sony STR-DG500 A/V receiver. This receiver is supposed to put out about 110 watts per channel, which is close to the B300's rated capacity (120w). However, reports from various users state that the DG500 may not actually put that much power out on a continual basis, especially when 5.1 channels are active. Thus, my B3000's seem underpowered to me. At low volume, they don't pack very much punch, but when the volume is cranked, they perform quite well. This is mostly in regard to musical content. With home theater applications, the sound is excellent at most volume levels. Dialog can be hidden behind sound effects etc with these speakers because they only pack 3 1/4" mid range woofer (as compared to a 5 1/4" mid on a lot of higher priced tower speakers) but that problem will be resolved when my CN5000 Center speaker gets here (it packs dual 5 1/4" mids and the same 1" tweeter as the B3000's).The frequency range on these speakers is astounding. The high's are very clear and distinct, the mid's are crisp and clear and the bass is surprisingly deep for the size of the speaker and not at all muddy. The main reason I got these speakers in the fist place was that the little speakers I was working with had almost no bass and the B3000 fills that need adequately. Just the other night my girlfriend was playing a game via the PS3 late at night while the kids were sleeping. Even though the volume was turned down slightly, there was a very low bass rumble in the music track on the game and whenever that specific note was hit, I could feel the rumble in my chest just so. I'm continually impressed with the B3000's bass performance in home theater applications. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I really need to add a subwoofer into this system at all.At this point, the speakers have been broken in and the sound is quite pleasing to me. I hope to upgrade the DG500 to a Denon AVR-1910 (or 1911) soon and see if the power issues are resolved. Other than that, the speakers audio quality is quite surprising for the price you pay. The speaker won't please a true audiophile of course, but the common music listener/movie watcher will easily be pleased by its performance to cost ratio. I'm hoping that the dialog issue will be fixed by the addition of the SS-CN5000 (there's no reason why it shouldn't be, as that's exactly what a center channel is for) if that works, this set will be perfect for my listening requirements. What more can you ask for?
I bought this mouse at WalMart. I used it heavily for 2 to 2-1/2 years, it was stored for about six months during the total 3 year life span (quit working today--new batteries, plug & unplug, press reset buttons--it is dead). The tracking was accurate, I liked the feel of the material they covered it with, and it worked well for all I did with it (web browsing, basic computer tasks). The only real design flaw is that the included cord can only charge the battery; you need a second USB port for the receiver, even if the cord is connected to your computer. The last few months I would occasionally have to pop the receiver out and back in when I started up my laptop or it wouldn't recognize movement. Targus was generous with what's included; in addition to the mouse and USB receiver, you get a charging cable, mini USB extension cable, two pretty good rechargeable AAA's, and carry bag. This is a decent mouse, and I am happy with the purchase.
Popped it in, works like a charm. Hardest part is opening the packaging, but other than that no worries.
I did not want to spend too much money on this. After some research I found this Belkin AV cable. It does the job. I am happy with it. The quality is not great but the price is also very reasonable.
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.
this is a very nice camera if you're looking for compact digital. i had the sd630 previously, which is also very nice, but you can definitely see the difference in upgrading to the 800IS. i recommend for everyone
Well, I've just replaced my second broken Linksys router with this model, and all I can say is it's WONDERFUL. Simple to setup, and works flawlessly. Has some great advanced features if you want to use them, and it's so damn cheap!You really can't go wrong with this model.
You know how normally a usb drive will come with some sort of lanyard so you can drape it around your neck - this one doesn't come with one. But of course otherwise it works just fine and for a pretty good price (if you can get around the purple color :-) )
I wanted to rave about this monitor as much as most other folks on this site, but I must say, I was not impressed with the Olevia when I first took it out of the box, connected it, and turned on the TV. I kept checking the sound on every channel to see if it said mono, because it sure didn't sound like stereo to me. I went through both manuals, trying to find some adjustment I could make to improve the picture and the sound. I even went out and bought the suggested S video cable, but I couldn't see any difference in the picture once I plugged it in.But all that changed as soon as I popped in my Batman Begins DVD.Wow. This monitor is the bomb. The sound is indeed stereo with rich tones and good separation. The picture is great with fantastic resolution, more than I hoped for.I wish that the print in the user's manual were actually large enough for me to read with my 40+ year old eyes and that the onscreen menu were easier to maneuver. But it's clear to me that this thing was designed for watching DVDs in widescreen and at that, it absolutely excels. TV people look a bit squat and the sound is more like flat mono than stereo. Who needs television anyway? If you use this equipment for watching DVDs only, it will be well worth the price you paid for it. I have no complaints with it now.
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.
I bought this Belkin wireless router to see if it'd work with my company's VPN so I could work from home because the two Netgear routers I've tried only let me do it wired--not wirelessly. I'm happy to say the Belkin does indeed let me do VPN wirelessly! I was also happy about how easy it was to set up--after I realized I needed to totally unplug my cable modem first. I've had continuous, error-free connections since plugging it in, and I'm even getting slightly better signals through walls and floors, using a mix of b and g equipment.There are a few features I don't like about, or are missing from, this Belkin as compared to other brands I've used--I'll just list the major ones here: 1) Anyone on your network, whether they're allowed on it or not, can see certain configuration information on the web interface because it's not password-protected. 2) You can't see a list of associated wireless devices. 3) You can't set whether you want to use only open or only shared key WEP (you also can't set some other advanced wireless settings that D-Link is known for, such as transmit power). 4) You can't see details of what was happening in the security logs (e.g. it says "Blocked by DoS protection" but you don't know what was actually blocked. 5) You can't manually release/renew the dynamic IP of the router. 6) You can't turn off NTP or specify the server.It also has some features I like that my Netgear routers don't have, like the ability to specify a local domain name, restart and reset the router from the web interface, and set DHCP lease time.The only problem I've had with it is it doesn't allow the 802.11b bridge I have to do DHCP. I can set a static IP and it works fine, though, so I'm not too upset about it. Also, I can't comment on the parental controls since you have to subscribe to activate them.
I am by no means a professional photographer and might be closer to being an advanced novice. I've tried out almost all the different features on this camera & I'm convinced that this camera is definately under priced. Everyone of my friends that sees this camera perform keeps asking my how much I spent on this thing.The Zoom is incredible, the burst mode is faaaaaast. A lot of people didn't make a big deal of the color swap & color accent modes but I'm a graphic designer & being able to do those 2 functions in 2 steps in REAL TIME is amazing for a camera. The Photos are sharp and crisp and in the 3 days I've had it I've hardly been dissapointed with any of my shots. I have yet to really test it out at night but it certainly performs like a champ in the day.Bottom line, buy this camera.
This armband, like others have stated, does not allow you to see the screen as you use it. It is not very intuitive. I plan to buy the new Nike+ armband within the next month and cut this one up to use as a sleeve when I am not working out.
Just received the antenna, only it is missing a part - a large 4inch bolt that is supposed to hold the element in the middle. There are supposed to be 2 bolts each 4 inch long , only I have only one... I wonder if this was a return, otherwise I cannot explain the missing part. Anyhow I installed the antenna the way it is in order to test the reception. Works well, only I get a blurr from time to time when the wind blows ( I suspect it is the missing bolt issue). So until I get one I cannot say for sure that it is a good choice for me. I live in the San Francisco Bay area - and I am pretty close to the transmitters - I am supposed to get a yellow type of antenna. Otherwise the antenna looks pretty well made. Still I am questioning the QA.
Ink leaked out all over the product, head, connector, etc. A complete waste of time. It looks like the optimal approach is to avoid the less expensive sellers, and pay full ticket from one of the popular office supply outlets.
This Toshiba DVD player is modified by Northstar electronics to work with all regions. Somewhere along the way the product is overhauled beyond repair. The first player that was delivered refused to play. I returned it and asked that a Northstar technician personally test the next one to make sure it worked and was assured they would. The second DVD player arrived and I set it up. This player worked but only the left audio channel functioned. I am getting fed up with returning this product and will write this off. Next time I'll go to Wall-Mart.
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
I did have a problem with the dvd player at first and took it back to Target where I bought it. They returned it and gave me another one. The second one worked for about 8 months and the battery died. I called polaroid and complained about the battery. They returned the battery and sent a new one. However it took 2 months to get the new battery. I've had this product for about 3 years now and it is still working great.
Went with this antenna after many hours of searching, we live on east coast by the beach, Was not sure if I needed a deep fringe but local antenna man said the best was channel master, why not trust the company that has done it from day one, glad I did no issues, goodbye cable, reception is great pulled in 45 channels, powering two t.vs. Saving 58 dollars a month, also goodbye retard drama reality T.V. better move for the kids. Did not need any pre amps, reception is clearer than cable. Thanks
have seen other brands like this, but not as good as this ,easy to operate, outstanding price for this product brand.
After having the unit for one month, the remote stopped working. It took 3 months to get a new one. In the meantime, I could not use the unit...NO available buttons on the front panel, except for stop &amp; play..What good is that? Now the DVD player will not play movies. The factory would not budge on the warranty and it is going to cost me $79.99 for them to exchange. I think that is rediculous since the unit has been bad since day one. No more Philips products for me...Beware of them.
This is great case for transporting and displaying products. Excellent workmanship and fast shipping.
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.
These worked perfect for getting my video camera feed from the wiring closet to the TV is the basement. Other locations I had spare coax cables, but for this TV I only had extra RJ45 connectors.Good picture, no issues.
I debated between this case and the new Antec P-180 but could not convince my self to spend 2.5-3 times as much on the P-180. Good decision as I was very happy with putting together a new system using this case. It is probably the best bargain for a good quality case with 120mm fans and you are not paying for some low quality power supply that will likely be replaced during the build.
very very bright blue LEDs, very powerful fan, but you can change the speed if you think its too much for you, i have this fan as an intake fan on the side of the case blowing onto the montherboard, works great...looks great
This is my 3rd Sangean DT-210 model radio. I have them in various rooms in my home. What I like most is the size of the radio - nice and small and you can't find them in the store this small. I take it to baseball games and it will fit in my purse. I mostly listen to sports talk radio so I wanted a radio that got an AM station real well and this one fits the bill! Tuning is easy - just press the plus or minus on the front and/or the Band button. There is separate memory for storing AM & FM stations. Sound quality is excellent, you can't always find radios that have a speaker - I did not want a radio where you had to use ear phones, although you can use this one with earphones. I would definitely buy another if these go-worth the price. I hope the company does not discontinue this model.
This wire is awesome, not only the price is about half of what my local store is charging, but its really good quality.I Bought 2 rolls to install the surround system in my house with 2 plugins, if we ever want to move the TV. I have had it for over 6 months and I LOVE THEM!!!
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!
1. Delivers high quality audio for music, gaming, MP3, home entertainment and PCs.2. Powered subwoofer adds bass for low frequency realism.3. Patented EQ circuitry provides dynamic bass response.Cheap, just good for everyone!!!
I bought this because it shot underwater- the underwater housing for other cameras I own is about $200 bucks alone so this was a steal at just over $300-. I had another Oly with the LCD and liked it except when trying to shoot in bright sun. This corrects that- not completely- but somewhat- you can pick up a little bit of what is happening in the veiw monitor in bright sun and it works in outside situations where you would be shooting completely blind in others. Get great shots at the beach- not worring about the water-I would give it five stars but you can't see through the viewfinder underwater, so pnly 4- that was in a lake- not a pool- but even with goggles I could not see- so there is a lot of guess work and shots without faces, etc where I just point and hope- the flash works underwater too- I suggest you keep it on -Still- This is the best small digital I have ever had (it is number #8). It's 7 megapixels and takes pretty amazing pix- not as good as my Canon S3- but it is smaller that the lens of the S3 and higher rez. Not worrying about water is great- take it to an amusement park or boat and don't worry about a locker on water rides or banging it around (it is shockproof too). This is the best development in a camera yet- I wish they could build cell phones like this.
The guys that wrote the 5 star reviews did not wait long enough.My Stinger UV40 worked very well zapping bugs until the bulb went out at 4 months. Tiffany at Kaz customer relations said that the bulbs were "designed by the manufacturer" to last for 1000 hours, or 43 days. She intimated that I was lucky to get that long of service, and offered to sell me some more bulbs at $12 each.Ain't she sweet?I had the same model Stinger UV40 for 5 years previous with no problems. That is why I ordered another one last July. That is the one that died so soon. Live and learn. I have thrown this Stinger UV40 in the trash and have ordered a Flowtron, as the only one that got "stung" on the Stinger is me.It is pretty evident that Kaz does not care about their quality control, nor customer relations, or, they are just trying to sell a lot of bulbs.Terry
This is a very nice all-in-one travel lens. Before taking it on vacation I carefully compared it to my Canon 17-85mm IS and 70-300mm IS lenses when mounted on a 20D body. The Tamron becomes surprisingly sharp if stopped down one stop from wide open at any focal distance, with equal or better sharpness than the 17-85. From 18-50mm even 1/3 stop down produces excellent sharpness. It closely approaches the sharpness of the Canon 70-300mm lens from 70-135mm but falls behind increasingly at 200m and 250mm. The Tamron is still quite sharp and useful at even 250mm if stopped down but the Canon is just sharper at the same aperture settings.For the extreme 18-250mm range, the optics are outstanding. Photozone comparisons show this lens to be clearly superior to the earlier Tamron 18-200mm version. In fact, it's sharpness is equal to or better than the expensive Nikon 18-200mm VR lens (Nikon mount only) over all but the 200mm length where it's a close second.I attached the lens to my 20D and went to Hawaii for two weeks on two islands, shooting hundreds of pictures of landscapes, seascapes, parades, and macro-like closeups. Did I mention that this lens also focuses to about 18" even at 250mm - giving near macro capability. It provided outstanding pictures with eye-poping color and right-on autofocus - all in a lightweight package about the same size as the Canon 17-85mm.The only downside is the lack of IS, OS or VR (whatever Tamron wants to call it). At the wide end, with good sharpness at even f4, the lack of IS is no problem even in shady or heavily overcast areas. At 250mm, with a need to stop down to f8 or f9, means good natural light or a flash is needed for use without a tripod or other support. Hawaii provided lots of good light so this was not an issue.
I use this on my computer screens, glasses and sun glasses. Great and easy to use. Highly recommended to keep your stuff clean
I purchased the Microsoft trackball in late August '01. Within 2 weeks it was beginning to show problems, and then quit working. It would move horizontally, but not up or down. I tried to clean it in hopes of solving the problem, no luck. I'm going to return it. My son had one these mice, same result. I'm an admitted Microsoft junkie, this was very disappointing, save your money.
Product was delivered on schedule, communications were clear and well explained.
This isn't going to be lengthy or technical...I think that's been done already. I rely on the reviews here at Amazon for just about every single thing I buy on-line. That being said, this is the one and only review I've ever been compelled to write myself. I was looking for iPod speakers for out by the pool (installing a new pool this season). I had two requirements - they needed to be adequately loud and they needed to sound GOOD. After many hours of research and indecision, I stumbled upon the HKs. The reviews alone were enough to convince me that I was making the right choice...now, after actually hearing the speakers - HOLY COW. If you can afford the extra $100, you can completely FORGET about the Bose SoundDock and go with the HK. I've never heard the two other close competitors (Altec Lansing iM7 and Apple Hi Fi), but enough other reviewers have compared all of them side by side...HK pretty much always comes out on top in the reviews. I love the design (a bit awkward with the iPod being horizontal, but who cares), I love the portability, the volume I'm afraid to even test at its max (it's that loud!)....and last, THE SOUND QUALITY. I've never heard anything like it. Clear, deep, rich, beautiful. Worth every penny...EVERY PENNY.
This antenna is lightweight and easy to assemble, the picture quality is great, and I consistently receive signals from transmitters 80 miles away.
I bought this printer for my father's birthday. He is a photographer and is just getting into the "digital" age. I wanted to get him something he could use at home, maybe not professional quality, but still decent. The printer works really well, we are very happy with the quality of the prints and we've used it for scanning and copying and it does a good job. I like the fact that you can get the ink almost anywhere and it's not very expensive. We looked at several printers and this one seemed like the best compromise for the money and were pleasantly surprised by the actual quality-it was better than expected. It is not as loud as I thought it would be and has only had one paper jam all the times we've used it. I especially liked the 3 memory card slots in the front because you don't have to have your computer on to make prints(but it does help if you want to make really good ones)and it will just print you an index card of all your pictures.
I purchased this player in May of this year, and it has now just out of the blue started locking up on me. It includes an internal reformatting, and resetting function, which is good, but I guess I just got a bad player, because it locks up on this function as well. It's been good for the time I've used it. I've watched movies on it during flights, and I've continuously used it to listen to my favorite music while I travel, but now it's caput.I just can't believe that after only 7 months I now have to look for a new player, and now the price is higher than when I bought it. I have to get rid of this thing, and it's beyond the returns policy.I'm now leaning towards a zune. I just can't spend more money on a player that I already had that broke down on me after less than a year.I'm very upset.
This unit works great! Ever since I've installed it, no more telemarketing calls! You don't have so say &quot;NO&quot; to the sales person 3 times anymore.
For a week this HD works 24/7 and does not fail even once. Very fast and very, very quiet. So far, I love this HD.
quick shipping, item as described - i'm hoping that battery life isnt going to be an issue but for the price i cant really complain if it is
This was my first experience with a multi-region player and I fully expected the worst. I have been very pleased, however, with its performance. I got the player so I could view Region 2 dvds I got on ebay from the UK. The very first disc seemed to speed up slightly in the audio in a couple of places. Since that one time, I've played it for hours with no problem whatsoever. A great find. I gave it 4 out of 5 since I want more than a month's use before calling something great.
I purchased this router for $19 after rebate. Took it home, set it up within 15 minutes and was happily networking away on two laptops in no time. The admin interface is really easy to use, there's context sensitive help, lots of features and it even looks good on my desk. All in all this is the best wireless router for the money I could find. Please note that this review refers to WRG614 v5.0.
Not only does the antenna give you 6dBi of signal strength, but the radio is rated for 22-23dBm of transmission power! That's stronger than most others on the market.I use this for WiFi poaching, as from my perch I can count almost 60 access points. The added strength of this device gives me the ability to pull in usable signals that other devices didn't even see.However, Hawking has now come out with the HWU8DD, with an 8dBi antenna and 22-24dBM of transmission power. This will offer at least 50% more power, as for every 3dB signal increase there is a theorhetical doubling of power.
I was looking for rechargeable AA batteries. This is the 2nd time i brought Energizer Rechargeable batteries. I am very happy with this product.
Have owned many MP3 players over the years, this is by far the best, and the lowest cost. Battery charges quick (though the latch to close it is poorly designed, hope it does not break) with USB port to computer, I found the radio stations to be clear, and the size and shape is ideal for the exercise club. Not much to add to other reviews other than I use with Audible.com, and the download speed was very fast. What really made this a great unit is the fast forward button, which I did not expect it to have. You can listen to recordings, and if you miss something, go back and relisten to any section easily. Other MP3 players can stop, and start at same spot you left off, but here it is like a tape player. I record off of my PC webcasts and other events, and they download perfectly into this unit. So, in one unit, can listen to music, radio, books, or recordings. Only thing I would want more is satellite radio!
Finding the 12V Gel Cell battery locally wasn't working but Amazon came through. Using the batteries (bought two) to power LED Green fishing lite on recommendation of lite manufacturer....works great...used for 4 hours first night with no "dimming" at all. Chargers provided with the batteries worked as described.
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!
Great product. Bought it for my husband, he gets real busy at work and needed something small to keep out of his way and listen to his music while setting up a show. He loved it, it sounds great and has enough memory for all his music.
I've had this item for 6 mos and it crashed 2x. Now, it can't find the hard drive. I have to send it back. It's been very disappointing. Apple does have a 1 yr. warranty - so, I'll see what that process looks like next. Also, it's lame that Apple sends the Firewire port and then, consumers have to go out and purchase the USB.
I've bought this mouse twice: the first time (new) it lasted me 5 years, and the second time (used) it lasted almost 2 years. Unfortunately, Logitech no longer makes this mouse, so I'll be replacing it with theRazer Lachesis 4000 dpi Laser Gaming Mouse, as Logitech's replacement is theLogitech Gaming Mouse G300, which places the side buttons on the top of the mouse, defeating the purpose of having side buttons. It's hard to find a good ambidextrous mouse, and this performed excellently while it lasted. Hopefully the Lachesis will be just as good.
I've had mine for almost a year now with no problems. Amazingly handy and very inexpensive product. I would recommend the Hydra to anyone.
Well I had been a fan of Netgear up until this router. This is my third netgear router and the other two (both 802.11b) had performed flawlessly. I have owned this router for about 8 months and it just recently started dropping connections. I have seen other reviewers mention reliability issues as well. At first I blamed wireless interference from my neighbors but after connecting direclty to the router via ethernet cable I could still not get a connection. I could not even access the router login and no response to pings. I cycled power but no luck. Then I happened to pick up the router and noticed that I could pretty much cook lunch on the thing it was so hot. After disconnecting power and letting it cool down it works fine until it heats back up again and drops the connection. Not exactly what I am looking for in a router. Now if I was looking for a combo router/hotplate this would fit the bill but I'm not. So this bad boy is headed for the trash and I'll be trying another brand. Any suggestions??
I had some issues with my first few tries burning dual layer discs on my Memorex external DVD burner. It mostly came down to software problems, which I sorted out after some time. Then, as a previous reviewer stated, I needed to change the booktype to DVD-ROM. After changing the booktype I was able to successfully burn dual layer discs that were playable on my stand alone DVD player. It's my understanding that setting the booktype to DVD-ROM is recommended to increase recognition of DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs in older DVD players.
I bought this mr814v2 because it was cheap. The features and HTML interface turned out to be decent. It worked decently for a little while (a week or two). [EDIT- I just got a defective product--a replacement product works well. See the end of the review.]Then it started having intermittent problems of dropping the connection until a power cycle (all of this is WIRED, not wireless). I upgraded the firmware, but the issues persisted. Then the DHCP server portion of it died and will not come back to life. It is also not directly IP addressable. So it is dead. It even gave me the bizarre situation of simply acting like a pass-through to my cable modem DHCP server (ipconfig returned the cable modem IP and the network worked exactly like the computer was plugged directly into the cable modem)--yeah, that was a new one to me too. Hard-resetting actually broke it MORE (now the power light does not operate).My recommendation is to buy anything but Netgear. I had good experiences with Netgear cards in the past, but apparently things have gotten much cheaper since those days. I had a Belkin router before this. It had fewer features, but was extremely reliable. Too bad I gave it away!I will see how their RMA process works. I just hope they give me a different model.-------------UPDATE:My new one came fairly quickly and it is PERFECT. It never drops or gives me any trouble. I restart it every few weeks, and there are never any problems. It works with two dlink cards and my sony clie (th-55).I now can recommend to get this...but be aware that you stand a chance of getting an defect--so don't be afraid to RMA. Inexpensive networking equipment is made cheaply, so defects happen. But working ones happen too. I had far more problems with a D-link router than I have ever had with this (working) netgear router (i.e. I had quite a few with a comparable dlink and NONE with my working netgear).
I hated this product. I would lose my connection every three minutes and it would take 15 seconds to regain it. I wouldn't work without a direct line of sight and had to be really close to be faintly reliable. I loved the feel and design but it didn't work well at all. I promptly returned it and got the Logitech Wave, which I got for half price and I love at my 4-6 foot range from the dongle.
I got this bag finally after a long time of thinking about it. I could never bring myself to get it based on how much it cost. But I finally broke down and treated myself to it and I have not been disappointed.I love the "backpack" type of double shoulder straps. I'm a golfer and have had a similar setup on my golf bag for 10-15 years. It's a very comfortable way to carry weight for a long time period.I think this bag would be perfect for people that live in a city and walk to work, or to a college student that needs to walk around campus carrying a few books and their laptop.The bag is laid out very well and the buckles are very easy to use.Only two things I'd "complain" about the bag:1) I do not believe it's the end all be all of bags that some online sites will tell you it is. That's just my opinion and perhaps that's because I'm not the target audience for the product. However, I still think it's worth the money if you have a heavy laptop and want a more comfortable way of carrying it.2) There is no dedicated pouch for the laptop power supply other than the main compartment. This makes it a bit awkward to put the power supply in there when you have a large notebook and some other items, but it will fit. Would have been good had they been able to figure out an external pouch specifically for the supply. But again, this is not a deal breaker 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.
I used several colored ink cartridges for my daughters wedding, invitations and printed pictures on the invitations, and they turned out beautiful, and the cost was just right so that I did not go into a big expense. Thank you
I purchased the D80 with a 18mm-135mm zoom in early 2009. As a former 35mm professional shooter I was blown away with the features this camera offers for the money. I may decide to upgrade in the future but there is no rush because this camera is very satisfying for the casual shooting I now do. I bought it as an entry level DSLR but I can see now that it would satisfy most buyers as their final upgrade.
The connectivity kit alows you to use your calculators in as many ways as you wish! The great number of software just waits on-line to download it. There is a lot of educational sowftware as well as games and other interesting things. Don't miss the opportunity!
This was my first PDA, so my research was extensive. It doesn't take pictures, it doesn't play mp3's, and you can't text message. The Z22 will, however, organize your life. Besides the great organizer, the unit is equipped with an "exel" like, mobile database software, which allows you to load very useful tables and spreadsheets. The Z22 is also compatible with Spacetime, which turns your pda into an advanced calculus computer, like a TI-89 for half the price. By the way, this product is completely compatible with Vista, you just have to turn some administrative stuff off.
B + W represents quality and it makes no sense to me to spend hundreds of dollars for a quality lens and then put a cheap filter on it that will affect the quality of what you are photographing. I know there are more expensive filters available but I regard B + W as a high quality provider.
I just got my CX-570 in the mail today and it seems to be everything that the review said it was. I'm just a sometime photographer but I needed a new tripod that was not too expensive, but of good quality. This one seems very solid, and has all the necessary features that I would ever need.
This has been one of the better purchases of my 18 years of married life. This is a wonderful non amplified antenna with a low noise to signal directional features. It is better than almost all of the amplified newer antennae (Radio Shack 15-1892 better but cost twice as much), and has performed wonderfully as an HDTV antenna picking up signals in the CEA rated violet UHF antenna level (go figure!).
I foolishly purchased this A-Data Turbo SD SDHC 4GB Class 6 Memory Card for use in my Nikon D40x DSLR camera, which specifically uses SDHC cards. I've used SDHC cards from several manufacturers in this camera, and all EXCEPT this A-Data GARBAGE, have performed flawlessly during over 6000 images, without even a single lost image.The first time I used this A-Data GARBAGE, as I suddenly approached my 270th image, this A-Data Turbo SD SDHC 4GB Class 6 Memory Card suddenly lost the previous 10 images that I took. I ALWAYS format my SDHC cards inside the actual device that they will be performing with. Under the chance that I may have forgotten this time, since this was after all the first time I had used this A-Data card, I formatted it again inside the camera, twice to make extra sure.The second time I used this A-Data GARBAGE, after I took my 26th image, my camera said that this A-Data Turbo SD SDHC 4GB Class 6 Memory Card was FULL. I always get about 270 images with a SDHC card, so I was shocked. When I later uploaded my 26 images directly to my PC from my camera, they only took up 286MB, so where was the other 3.7GB I thought? After placing this A-Data Turbo SD SDHC 4GB Class 6 Memory Card in a SDHC card reader, I found 3.7GB of GARBAGE folders and files.The third, and LAST time I used this A-Data GARBAGE, after formatting it inside the camera, when I took my 65th image, the previous 64 images suddenly disappeared. Again, when I later attempted to read the card, it contained ONLY the last image I took, except this time it contained 3.9GB of GARBAGE folders and files.After A-Data's refusal to reply to my several emails regarding this "Lifetime Warranty" product, I started searching online for other A-Data customer reviews and I discovered nothing but other horror stories about this A-Data GARBAGE, and most retailers are now totally dropping the A-Data product line.I'm about to file a complaint with our Federal Commerce Department and our Federal Justice Department, since I strongly feel that this Chinese GARBAGE from A-Data should be banned from being imported into the United States.
Had it a little over a year, now the CCD is bad, the pictures it takes are all distorted, ghost like colors, vertical lines. Very disappointed.
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.
This camera had a good rating for its quality and sturdyness. This was bought for a teenager who is hard on their electronics. This camera out performed my expectations, very nice photos, easy to use, small to fit in pocket, purse or backpack. Easy to take on vacation or just out with friends. This is our second Powershot/Digital Elph (bought one for our eldest son) and its a keeper. Thinking about buying another for ourselves when our old kodak quits.
I was happy that I was able to purchse this product. I have small ears and all ear buds fall out of them. This unit is just the right size and can fold up into my bag.
I use the Soundwave 7.1 for my midi tracks when I'm playing a venue. Simple to use:1.) Just load the software. 2.) Plug into a USB port. 3.) Connect your stereo jack cord from the Soundwave 7.1 to your mixer/speaker. 4.) Listen to quality sounds and music reproduction.Foolproof and reliable. No extensive set-up and it works. Very good for "soft synths".
Despite being on the market for many months, the add ons that are supposed to make this a truly useful machine are still not available. There is no memory add on: with decent quality mp3's you will have less than 30 min play time. There is no fm tuner. The machine is very fragile and the parts come apart with any rough handling. Rio continues to show hostile disregard for its clientele.Avoid this turkey.
This is the 3rd MP3 I own, and if it weren't for the large memory capacity I would rank it the worst I've had.1 - The touch controls are annoying and unnecessary;2 - I was suprised to find out that about a third of my songs would not play since iPod does not recognize the WMA format (SO BE WARNED);3 - The owner's manual is very broad and general and you need to go online to iTunes to get more specific info;4 - Attachments are very expensive and are not included in most packages;5 - Sound quality is pretty good.
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.
This is a great product. It is easy to install and remove. The coating inside the hood is excellent for preventing the flare.
15 minutes to warm up once the USB cable is plugged in, and 5 minutes to scan a page, with mediocre scan results. You could do better if you copy the original with a crayon.This is my third scanner, and my first USB. Admittedly, I bought it for portability, because it would fit in a laptop case; thus, I knew it was not the same high-end scanner I was used to. But it failed abysmally to meet my intentionally reduced expectations.Flee! Flee!
I ended up using this cable to connect my PC to my LAN, and soon realized I wasn't dealing with any ordinary Cat5 cable. I had seen the date and time change on my taskbar, which was quite odd, but timed with the use of this cable. I then noticed that various news and websites also showed this incorrect time and date. A few minutes had passed as I checked my cache, my router, and anything else I could think that would cause this odd behavior. Finally it dawned on me, the Denon AKDL1 was transmitting information faster then time itself! Amazing!What is even more amazing, is that it appears to be accelerating. Yesterday (4/23 16:30hrs, when I posted this review) the time offset was about 24 hours, now the offset appears to be 36 hours, and increasing. Soon I'll be able to read news events from our distant future.Anyway... I fully recommend this cable. $500 is a small investment to what your equity investments will look like in only a few months.Oh, a few last things:Somalian pirates turn out to actually be tied to GreenpeaceKarl Rove goes on a rampage and kills 11, including himself
It's a shame the previous reviewer didn't see the great buy on the Kodak PH160 at $38.49! And free shipping from Amazon! They just keep getting better and better!
Great product great price. I was sceptical after reading some of the reviews about the sound. one said he couldn't hear it in the next room. His walls must be sound proof because i could hear the crisp clear sound thoughout the whole upstairs without maxing the volume. The system has great features from the cd's to the mp-3 & i-pod connection, and is very easy to use. You'll be hard pressed to find a better product at this price. And as allways you can't go wrong with amazon.
I do not quite understand the one star ratings on this printer, I have had mine four years plus and I feel that it has been used heavily...it has worked great. The software works as in ALL printer software from ALL makes there are gaps it seems, this I have come to expect, so you check the makers site for upgrades, which most produce after a period of time. The printer itself has had no mechanical or electrical issues and prints, faxes, scans, and copies without fail, given you set it properly. It is also plugged into a battery/ surge protector UPS. The cartridges are dependable and quite easy to refill, thus saving a huge amount of money over the four year period, once again you have to understand that you have to perform regular simple procedures such as cleaning with 90% alcohol and goo-be-gone and swabs, cotton balls, and a lint free finishing cloth of the printers electrical contacts...etc. and the ink cartridges contacts and especially where the ink flows, these tend to get dirty over a period of time, even if you use brand new cartridges each time...maintain. The other thing I use for a printer to last longer is decent high quality paper not the type that produces a lot of lint and debris which shortens a printers life. I have never figured how to bypass the softwares low ink readings on refilled cartridges but I just date my refills on my planner so I know when to maintain the ink levels...not allowing a cartridge to run dry because then you have to clean it and use a tool to draw the ink though to get the cartridge to work again.Only problem is the typical snoopy software that all manufactures use, not just Lexmark, to get you to buy their way overpriced refill cartridges they sell.This printer has done a outstanding job and I do not care what people say, I am a industrial user who just needs a printer to print mostly black and this printer does the job and I would buy another Lexmark without hesitation having owned a couple.
The antenna works great, I am able to get all of the stations listed on [...]for my area. I live about 9 miles from the stations and have no problems with reception.
I can take 750+ pictures on the best quality. Ultra II is the best.
All in all the DVD player is a great value ($) having everything you might need except optical a output port (-1/2 star). But the RCA jack with the bitstream information does appear to suffice and to be honest I cannot hear the difference between it and the optical on my older DVD player.The 1600 setup and running of this unit is very straight forward and easy, but I have to admit the remote control did require me to read the instruction book just a little (-1/2 star). The buttons are smaller than the older remote and a little harder to read in low light levels (no back lighting).Reason I brought one: The DVD disc loading is fast compared to the SD 3107 player and this unit plays DVD problem discs that my 3107 could not, which was a reason I replaced it with this 1600 model. The image and sound quality is equal to my old Toshiba 3107 which cost me $ a few years ago which at the time I thought was a steal, hence the high value of the 1600 now.Unit setup: I recommend using the componenet video output if at all possible and setting the black to &quot;enchanced&quot;, keep the 3-D sound and screen saver options off.Unit extras: The zoom feature is nice because not only can you zoom in on more than one levels you can move around using the up down and left right buttons.Summary: If you are looking for the most bang for your buck this unit might fit the bill, especially if you are looking for something under $. In my opinion why spend the money if you are not going to see or hear the difference? Take the savings and rent or buy more DVD movies, which is the purpose of buying a DVD player in the first place.Best of luck to you.
These speakers came much lighter than I axpected. A decent size to use on a computer desk, with control nobs easy to access and use. Much better quality sound than I expected. It's loud and crisp. I'm very happy.
Good product. As advertised. Quick and low cost shipping make it a good deal.
I love my Microsoft optical mouse. I like the ergonomic form, the scroll roller, and the ability to set the speed and clicks of the two buttons accurately. However, I am now using the second one in about five months.The first sign that I had of the first mouse's unstable connection was that my system would lock up. It required a complete shut down (cold boot) for the mouse to work. I scanned for viruses, checked my drivers, and was rewarded by the flickering mouse that lasted a few more days. The next step in my diagnosis was to remove several programs from startup; the mouse &quot;squeaked&quot; along nicely, but I noticed that the optical element was hot. After a week of rebooting and keeping the mouse in a cool dry place it died.Because I liked the feel of the mouse, I bought a replacement. A day after my mouse was installed the second identical mouse in the house experienced the death knell. This one was replaced with a product from a different manufacturer. The mice are very similar.Does the convenience of a favorite tool make up for the frustration of one that fails? Maybe it does since I went right out and purchased another. Because there are now two optical &quot;mice&quot; in the house, by two different manufacturers, I have time to decide what I will do next time.It is highly possible that my first mouse was a lemon. The coincidence of the second mouse dying in approximately the same amount of time (five to seven months) is uncanny. Does it mean that the problem is circuitry within the mouse or the power source in my house.Microsoft has so much confidence in the product they will take care of problems for three years. This tells me that I may have just been unlucky with the previous two mice or I did not realize that it has delicate circuitry and abused the poor thing. I did not take advantage of this warranty, which was my mistake.For me it rates three stars. The new mouse is a five star jewel -- so far... so I guess it is 4 stars for the mouse.
I've purchased manyt of these to use for my daughters' 8X10 school pictures - I now have them all in chronological order & in one place. Also use them for their sports team pictures. Am going to purchase more for award & sports certificates. Slim size, good quality & easy to manage.
After picking up an HDMI switcher for use with my DirecTv box, DVD Player and Xbox 360, I needed 3 HDMI cables. The cheapest cable I could find in any of my local retail stores was $26 for a 3ft one. I decided to look online and came across these. After seeing the low price of these cables, I decided to order a fourth cable to replace the Monster cable I was currently using (too stiff, very hard to hide in my entertainment center). All four that I ordered (including shipping) cost me less than one, half as long, would have cost me in the store. These cables arrived sooner and are of higher quality than expected. After swapping out the Monster cable with one of these, I can tell no difference in picture quality. Don't let the low price fool you, These are great cables.
Just a quick note and observation on the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7. I found the sound reproduction and noise cancelling excellent. BUT, as other reviewers noted, the headphones are very loud to the person next to you. I was surprised and disappointed as I spent much time researching all headphones and decided on these. However, as a frequent traveller, I've always found it rude when I could listen to what one of the nearby airline passengers was listening to. Therefore, I returned these and spent the extra money for the Bose QC3. I am very happy with the Bose and have made some transatlantic flights with peace. I will say that the sound reproduction of the ATH is superior to the Bose, but the rest belongs to Bose. Bose is far superior in comfort. Spend the extra money and treat yourself to the better product (in my humble opinion).
I bought this for snorkeling in the Caribbean. As many readers have indicated the lag time on this camera is extremely long. And it is almost impossible to see the viewfinder underwater. Additionally, the photos do come out dull and muddy. However, I have found that adjusting the levels in photoshop can make the dull pics look as good as my better digital camera.If you need a camera for extreme conditions, I would recommend this one. If you're looking for a camera that is not going to be in any danger, I would look elsewhere.
I got this to go on a truck box because it was one of the flatter grills as room was a issue in my case. This grill will work fine and you get two for like 6 bucks so can't really go wrong. These are a little on the thin side so the will bend if hit buy something hard but it's better if they bend a little than to have your sub busted. I mounted one on a Xplod with vanity ring on it and the sub won't come close to hitting the grill. The grills have room for about a inch of travel. So for the price and basic looks thumbs up.
The speakers have served their purpose. Much better than the built-in speaker in my ibook. They have enough umph to fill a room with music, but I don't use them as an alternative to my stereo. Just needed something better than the ibook speaker.
I bought this camera many years ago. I think I paid about $550 +/- for it. It's capable of 48x digital zoom but I never use digital zoom on any camera because the pics are terrible. This camera has a 12x optical zoom and with the 1.5x optional converter ($125), I have a 18x quality zoom. It uses 4 "AA" batteries that last for a long time, so you don't have to worry about recharging and replacing expensive rechargeable batteries and chargers that eventually quit working. It's a little more complicated than a point and shoot but not nearly as complicated as a DSLR. For a 6.0 mega pixel camera, it takes great pictures. I later purchased a $850 DSLR camera with 3.5-5.6/18-70 lens, an additional $550 3.5-6.3/18-250 lens and a $250 external flash and accessories totaling over $1700. This is a 14.1 mega pixel camera and it does take good pictures if you have everything set properly but I still use my Cannon Powershot S3 IS camera when I need to take a few quick shots and always have it as a back up. To the average eye, there is not a very noticeable difference in the picture quality. I love the 18x optical zoom with converter, since I have not been able to find more than 13.89x zoom for my DSLR at a cost of $550. I don't think Canon offers this camera anymore but I think they should. When you have a good product, why discontinue it? The only change I would make to it would be to have the ability to mount an external flash for those long shots. I thought about selling it a while back and I am glad I didn't. I had to send my DSLR camera to the manufacturer for repairs after only a few months but never had problems with this Canon Powershot S3 IS. Great camera that can hang with the big expensive dogs!
I was always impressed with the print quality of my previous inkjet, the original Epson Stylus Photo.Well, let me tell you - the Photo 890 simply blows the competition away! The print quality on Epson Glossy Photo paper is nothing short of STUNNING! Even under light mangification it is impossible to see the dots. Skin tones and faces have a continuous tone not possible with other printers. And print speed, while not stunning, is perfectly acceptable considering the quality.As others have noted, Epson generally uses 2 ink cartridges. Because all 5 colors are in one cartridge (black is the other cartridge), if you run out of one color you must replace the entire cartridge. Subjectively, the cartridges seem to last about twice as long as my older Epson, but they're still not [inexpensive].On the other hand, the Photo 890 has a roll paper option that allows you to print edge-to-edge without margins. This is a SIGNIFICANT cost savings which I believe somewhat balances the higher ink cost.As an added bonus, you can barely hear this printer printing (something I could NOT say about my previous Epson).
I love how portable the speakers and how it gives you the option to use an outlet or batteries to power it. The remote does not work well, however I never use it anyways (I would rather see what I am listening to). They are reliable as well.
I would recommend that you quickly repackage this product if you purchased it and return it before the warrantee expires. I made the mistake of purchasing this product last year and have never been able to make it work correctly. I tried to install it on a 450 Mhz Dell and a 1.6 Mhz Dell w/ Windows XP. I couldn't even get it to start up or install correctly on the windows XP. On the 450 Mhz machine I was able to install it and actually load some video into the program using the interface. However, I was never able to get it to successfully edit the imported video. The downloads for Dazzle says it all. It never has worked well if at all with Windows XP. ... Try Pinnacle or anything else.
This unit must have a hole drilled through the bottom of your boat. Make sure your boar does not have any brace or any type of re-enforcment in the area you are drilling. The unit makes it easy to keep the transducer level when you are installing. Use care in cutting the plastic block keep it very smooth and use a good type sealant both outside and inside of the boat. The unit works fine.
I have had this product for about a month. I was looking for a turntable to play the hundreds of records that I have collected over the years, and abandoned when I went "digital".The Audio Technica is not a "high end" turntable so I can't say it has the ultimate fidelity that can be achieved by much more expensive systems, but it is a fantastic value, very well built, and easy to use, with great sound. The sounds is superior to cd's by a wide margine in my estimation.It has some "disco" type features that I dont use.
These headphones are comfortable, they sound good, but whether it's the 900 Mhz frequency or just poor reception from the headphones, these don't work well where I live. I could not get rid of the interference that would come through in waves, like tuning into a weak station on an old A.M radio. I tried re-tuning, adjusting the transmitter around the room, staying still in a place with the least static, all to no avail. Can't recommend these.
Very easy to assemble and use. The material looks and feels very nice, as well. This may be the first Belkin product that I can recommend; I have never been impressed with their electronic products. Nonetheless, this is a simple yet impressive item. I am very pleased with it.
this is such a great product, my son put it in his garage and just loves the whisper quiet mechanism
I've had CB's since the late 1970's...Cobras, Unidens, and most others. Midland does, and always has made a good product. This is no different. The handhelds are great if you are in an RV campsite looking for others, or on the road, searching for traffic info.Face it, the 1970's are gone - and even then, power jacked skip talkers ruined a lot of 'otherwise friendly' local chats. In the area I'm working near Canada, I get really tired of 2000-watt skip talking power hounds out of Orlando Florida blasting so hard to talk to someone in LA, that you can't hear your neighbor a mile away. Face it, we aren't buying bad radios, we are being stomped on by illegal users like these guys.Don't think badly of the Midland 75HH. It is a good little 4-watt radio. It's output with a 'Lil Wil' magnet mount antenna is comparable to a Cobra 29LTD with a suitable tuned antenna. Get your SWR 1.1:1 or so on 20, get 1 and 40 as close as you can, and you should have no problems reaching out a few miles. On a good day, you can get 3-5 miles...and that's all they are really designed for. Don't forget, the more sunspots, the further you can reach...and sunspots are starting to pick up now...Good radio...I gave it 4-stars, because they've never offered this handheld with a mated external magnet-mount antenna...maybe I expect too much...(but you can get almost the same thing in a dash mount, and add an antenna, for the same price).
I Like it a lot! Great Price! Had a little bit of confusion with directions! But otherwise fine!
I got a pair of these headphones a couple years ago and they have been great. The wrap around clip fits perfectly, though does occasionally pop off when I'm wearing my sunglasses. They are so much more comfortable than other headphones. I used them almost every day, they are constantly hit against things, pulled on, the rubber casing cut and just fully abused. Finally they decided to start to bug out on me but throwing them against a wall seemed to fix that temporarily. (I wouldn't suggest this though, bad day.)Since they aren't going to last much longer I've ordered another pair of sony ear clips. Not these ones because the price is a little high now but I found another pair. Crossing my fingers that they are as good.
Bottom Line:I agree with the other positive reviews this product has received. I regularly run conference calls with both a room of people locally and several vendors spread out around the world, and am very satisfied with the quality and performance of this product. The "good" outweighs the "bad" and I recommend this product. Running on Windows 7.The Good:-Call quality is extremely clear (both speaker and mic). It's easily on par with the Polycom professional "starfish" units you see in conference rooms-Setup was easy with one minor complaint (see "The Bad" below)-Integration with Skype is completely seamless.-It comes with a zipper carrying case, which is nice.The Bad:-The setup CD was a little bit stupid. All it did was bring up a menu with a button to install the software... and that button just launched their support website. Not sure what the point of the CD was. Giving me a URL would have been easier.-As others have noted, the USB cord is hard-wired into the unit, and is pretty thin. I worry about it wearing out as the cord is repeatedly wrapped around the back of the unit and since it's hard-wired in, you can't replace it. It will need some careful babying to keep it from wearing out.The Ugly:-Really only one complaint - when the Setup CD launched the support website, it went just to their main page and didn't do straight to the download page. I had to poke around their very extensive support website for all their products to find the download page. It was an annoyance, but once I got that figured out, everything was pretty seamless.
A beautiful piece. This is the perfect match for those of you want your computer to look elegant, and are not try to pimp it out the cheezy colored neon lights way. In the world of computer cases, the average "nice" case looks like the tacky pimped-out Honda Accord downtown. You know, the one with the Chinese symbols, red windshield wipers, a ridiculously large spoiler, and a ton of chrome. Instead, the Antec Sonata is more like the BMW or Lexus that your lawyer drives to work. If you want elegant, its your pick.
All was as it was advertised to be. The TEAC AG-790A Tuner/Amp was well packaged, easy to set up and operated perfectly with minimal research in the manual. The RCA hookups on the back all work well and provide an amplifying solution for the AM/FM tuner, my satellite TV HiDef DVR, DVD/CD player and computer, (through the Phono input). All my iTunes Library is now available in big sound. The radio reception, with an addition doubling of the antenna wire, is clear as a bell and reaches even remote stations. The stereo sound is clear and without hum, buzz or noise, and carries my forty year old heavy wood cabinet speakers without strain. Hooking up the speakers was okay, but the connections are a bit close together. My big fingers needed a bit of pre-teen help to manage them.I was a bit taken aback by its size, but it had the exact dimensions specified in the ad; I just had not paid any attention to them. Only slight re-arrangement of my stereo cabinet was needed, however, and I am completely satisfied.My house now has sounds again.
I used this mount for a few days, and then the suction cup at the bottom fell out of the mount. I've read some other reviews and see that this is a common problem. You get what you pay for, I'm afraid - this is a very cheap replacement and not built to last at all.
This has component outputs, the analog way to transmit a HDTV signal. There is nothing wrong with that, because they carry full resilution of HDTV. Almost no Projection HDTV has DVI, smaller HDLCDs do not, really only expensive Plasma, LCD, and Projector sets do. And thats great, because it preserves the digital qualiy, but every HDTV set will work fine with this, and there is no basis for a one star rating.
Don't let the price fool you! This item from Clarion works extremely well and generates excellent videosignals. I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey van with 10-video monitors and screens and this unit allowed for easy system expansion. I use every input and output available and it is just flawless. Easy to install and compact enough to hide just about anywhere in vehicle. Future plans include larger flipdown monitor, possibly 15" and upgrated double din dvd navigation with gps. The Clarion VA-700 video distribution system is certainly on my list.As an installer, I highly recommend this Clarion product.
I bought the item because i have it for the 580ex and it works like a charm. Not much can be said about it, it fits on, a little looser then the one on my 580(which is good because it is a pain to get on and off of the 580) It is a little on the expensive side, i mean it is just a piece of thick plastic, not much different then the bottom of a rubbing alcohol bottle.One thing of note, with it on, you can not close the flap on the padded case that comes with Canon speedlites.
It does what its supposed to and it looks great. Mine didn't come with the resistor so I had to improvise!
I purchased my Garmin to replace a Magellan Road Mate 800 ($1,000.00) The Garmin is incredible. The Bluetooth is great and the unit is so easy to use. At just over half the price of the Magellan, it is a super value.
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.
I was purchased this item for Indian car. The installation is very simple, if you have a knowledge of installing such products then it is much more easier.It plays all song formats without skipping...AM/FM is also good. Tuner is very good. It tunes all stations.Bad: Regarding Time display. There is not time display in this item. If you want to see current time , you need ot click on DISP button
What hype for a terrible product.The keyboard is an agony. Forget about Bluetooth and a little hard to read screen, it is exactly the type one would throw away when buying a computer and the store tosses in a keyboard. Little space between keys and few good extra keys of any benefit. All with the added problem that when one starts to type after a pause, the first letter typed comes out twice, as in hhelp.The mouse could be fine, but has a fatal defect. The least technological part--the four back feet in the bottom--are too large and it will not glide on any surface. Their surface area is probably three times that of the competitive product, as my budding engineer son pointed out. Didn't the team at Logitech ever hear about friction?And while Bluetooth is a leading edge technology, and a laser is great for accuracy, this is a bad marriage. I owned a MX1000 (the mouse that comes with this set, but the RF wireless type) and it is far more accurate and less problematical.After a month of agony the set has hit the dustbin.
This has a relatively high energy absorbing capability when compared to other surge suppressors. We use them for protecting the LADEE spacecraft simulator that I designed at SPRL. I just had to have one for my home theater system. The two front outlets are perfect for plugging in accessories like my laptop or charging my MP3 player.
This is one of the easiest scanners I have ever used. The quality is great and I was extremely pleased with my purchase. Then, after less than 2 months of use (and believe me, I didn't use it that often!) it broke! It prints squiggly lines on anything I attempt to scan. I can't believe it broke now that the warranty is no longer good!
Gosh, what a hassle! I would not recommend this product to anyone! It does not work with my dell laptop and the tech support folks are not helpful at all, they couldn't figure out why it's not working with my laptop (which I bought 6 months ago) trust me, I am a ph.d student in computer science, and I couldn't get it to work.
I bought this bag to use on a car trip to Colorado. It held all of my cords and chargers for the trip. It is well made. The bright color makes it easy to see when packing or unpacking the trunk. It was great to have all of my cords in one place. I would recommend this case to anyone who needs to organize their cords.
My case has spots for 5 fans, my motherboard only had 2 fan connectors. These were exactly what I needed to power the other 3 fans. They're cheap and work great!
Looked all over for this cleaner. Couldn't find it. Thanks for finding it. It came so quick. And it works just right.
feels great when taking pictures. Consider the size of your camera bag when ordering this addon
This flashdrive was exactly what I was looking for. It is big enough to hold all my files but it does not have any software on it that installs onto my computer. It works great with Vista and XP and is very durable. I would recommend Kingston to anyone looking for any size flashdrive because the price was amazing and the product was perfect. I have become a loyal kingston customer! Bravo!Ae.
The GOOD:--------I love the feel of the handle, it is so comfortable. Perfect size and the "shelf" at the bottom really helps support the hand. The buttons are easy to reach and seem to work perfectly well.The MARGINAL:------------Despite the above comment, I have found that the curved-everywhere shape actually makes it more difficult to separate rotation in the 3 axes. Trying to make a fine adjustment around one axis by pressing gently on one side of the stick, say with a single finger, invariably results in rotation around another. I actually got better axis separation using a mouse. However, the stick still provides more precise rudder control than the keyboard. (I'm not complaining, it's a no-win situation for stick designers, but you need to know about it.)The BAD:-------The first one I received would stick in the forward direction whether pushing forward or releasing to return to center. It made fine adjustments of pitch impossible. I returned it (no hassles there, thank you Amazon) and received a replacement. It worked perfectly at first, but after a day or two it started sticking in every direction. It also became very jittery. At present it is very hard to make fine adjustments in any direction and I wish I had the first one back. There's always a "bump" at some point. I've used the joystick calibration, scaling, and noise reduction features (X-Plane 9 on Mac), which helps, but it is still a huge problem. Just FYI, I have only used the joystick for flight sim with gentle movements. I have not used it for the shoot-em-up or wild dog-fight style games, so I really don't think it's anything I did. I've been very careful with it.For $30, I didn't expect perfection, but it's a bit disappointing that it doesn't work any longer than it does. I chose Logitech because I've always loved their mice and they've always lasted. If you want to go cheap, as I did, then this model will work, just be prepared for jerky operation in a short time. If my interest in flight sims continues more than the usual 6 or so months that most things hold my attention, I may purchase one of the more expensive brands like CH (I haven't tried them yet, so this is not a recommendation for them).(While I'm here, let me say that I have purchased a number of products from Amazon over the years and have always been perfectly happy with Amazon's performance. Criticisms of any products does not reflect on Amazon itself.)
Ordered four (4) cables in 5 feet lengths. Each cable arrived individually packaged and marked correctly. The cables work great and are the correct brand.
Great product at a great price. Super fast shipment - This is a great service.
I found this product to be the best pocket radio that I have used. The reception is excellent and the buttons are ergonomically correct.
With 3 young children in our home, we have many CD's & DVD's in desperate need of repair. I read many reviews through various sources stating what a great product this was. I was thankful that someone had invented a product that would repair our damaged CD's & DVD's so we wouldn't need to buy new ones to replace the damaged ones. However, this product only proved to be a disppointment and a waste of money. We tried to repair 8 DVD's/CD's and it only repaired one successfully. That one CD had the smallest of scratches in it causing only one small skip in the music. So, I wouldn't really praise the product for such a small feat. I would not recommend this product to anyone. It's just a waste of money.
This television was purchased as a daily viewer and it has been great! All I added was a Sony Surround Sound System ($1200) and some digital cable and I was good to go! I recommend this television set if you don't want to spend the extra thousands to get a quality t.v.
This is my third Garmin. They only get better. You won't get lost with this one.
I recently switched from a Netgear wireless card to this TRENDnet wireless card and I could not be happier. Not only does it work with windows 7 and is compatible with the 4GB of ram in my computer, but it also stayed true to what it said it would do. The average speed I get is about 270 Mbps. That's awesome!! I would recommend this product to anyone.
Bought these for my computer to listen mostly to Spotify and Youtube stuff, saw them eleswhere for twice as much. Good solid performer for the price, but a better sound card would imorove your listening pleasure.
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.
I was excited and even bought two (one for me and one for my sister out of state). Then, I had weird pop ups and after looking around on the Internet, it looks like there might be a virus with the software. Unfortunately, I still don't have the issue resolved and the webcam is in the "techie dead pile." Additionally, my sister has been having "registry" problems, which I think is due to the camera. DONT BUY.
This has the best sound I've ever heard on CD's and mp3's. it plays them great at 128k. I hear little details in each song that I couldn't hear otherwise. the cd quality, on the other hand is even more outstanding. When burning CD's be careful to use the right burning format, also, make sure to do it in disk at once, otherwise it will split each song into 5, but if it's done right, it works flawlessly, I've never had a problem with it. The batteries last as long as sony says they do, but my only complaint is that the CD stops when the an mp3 is going, and when the song is over, it has to start spinning to read it again, and it takes too long to switch songs with low batteries, but its a lot faster with brand new ones. This thing is great, I get all my songs from the internet, and burn 200 of them onto a cd. Its incredbly easy to navigate if you put the songs in folders, like the bands.
I have problems with the little things that stick in the ear for an IPOD - This head set is great!!!
This being my first MP3 player, I did a little research on them before I purchased. Decided to see if the rave reviews on this player were right. I wouldn't waist my money on an IPod. This player is packed with features. The only thing that IPod has over this and a few other noteworthy MP3 players is advertising and hype, not to mention monopoly over accessories. IPod is nice, but in comparison, the Zen Vision:M is nicer for the money. In my opinion, Ipod Nano can't compete with this player. My only wish is that the competitors of IPod like Creative, would start putting out more accessories for their players like IPod has.
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.
Great item! Reception is much improved signal over an indoor antenna. I just keep in next to my TV and the reception is alot better.
Samsung ML-2010 Mono Laser Printer is one of those few pices of hardware that I wish I never bought. It comes with Linux driver on installation CD, but it requires libgtk-1.2 because for some stupid reason engineers at Samsung decided that everyone will want to install driver using GUI (Graphic User Interface). Well, I need the installer to also work in CLI (not only be started from command line), and if it does not, I consider it a VERY BAD DESIGN. Requiring GUI to install printer driver is plain wrong, and I'm guessing that this may have contributed to the fact that none of the major Linux distributions include built-in driver for this printer. For those interested, I've had it working in Debian Sarge and Fedora, but Debian GNU/Linux testing/unstable (2.6.16-2-686) wont let you install the driver which comes with the printer. Oh well, next time I will think twice before buying anything from vendors who do not understand Linux or do not care about Linux users.
I personally think this one of the best joysticks. But it does have one problem people should be aware of:After 1-3 years it will completly go haywire, it loses its alignment. I know this has happened to many people, but it is definitly worth buying.I will be buying it again, because it has the best deals :D
Products are not made to last. Cheap materials. And don't expect any support from this company. Website is gone. Customer Support doesn't respond. When sending an email to the customer support address (customerservice@icpsolar.com) it just bounces back. Stay far away from any product his company has to offer.
Although not real leather like I wanted and what the product description says it's made out of. The ear pads fit my headset phone perfectly without any slipping or shifting which keeps the headset nice and snug on my head. I've only had them 2 months so time will tell how durable they will end up being. I use my headset daily for business I'll know soon enough how they will hold up. What I do know is if the ear cushions aren't good my headset will not fit comfortably. Up to this point I am happy with my purchase.
Lots of people have written about the picture and sound quality of this TV. I will write about the feature that I like best about this TV.It's the option to set the picture size as "native". What this option allows is to display the entire computer screen when connected through an hdmi input.No I don't use this TV as a computer monitor. I use this as a good media center TV. All my home videos, dvds, songs, photos are on my computer. Hence it makes sense to connect my computer to this excellent TV to enjoy all the media in its full glory instead of on the tiny laptop monitor.I have used the hdmi output on my laptop to connect it to the TV. The hdmi cable carries both the video and audio signal and hence hooking up the laptop to the TV is very clean and easy. You can do this with pretty much any TV that has a hdmi input. However most TVs are subject to overscanning and display only part of the computer screen. This is where the Regza stands out.After setting the 720P (1280x720) resolution on your laptop, select "native" as your picture size. You can now see the entire computer screen with no clipped areas.
I can hear the external noises amplified through the ear piece. This product could not bite more. Do not purchase ilov products.
This is my first digital SLR and I'm glad I made this camera the first. It's easy to use and fun to learn all the features. The quality of photos are far superior to my previous point-and-shoot 2mp camera. Now that I have this camera, I'm taking a lot more photos and really satisfied with the results. The price is not too high that a first-time buyer is intimidated and not too low that you feel its a cheap starter. The kit lens (18 - 55mm) is okay for basic use but I'm already exploring to purchase a better lens. Overall, the Canon XTI is a great camera especially for digital SLR rookies.
Love it. My only complaint after owning a iPod Nano is not having the screen to see what's playing. Other than that, it's an amazing little player. Sound is fabulous! More comfortable earphones would be a nice touch though.
I recently purchased a PS3 and was really looking forward to watching dvd's and blu-rays with it. Unfortunately my home theatre sound system did not have enough digital optical inputs to accommodating watching these in surround sound. This device worked well to solve the problem and I now can enjoy 5.1 sound while watching HDTV, DVD, Blu=Ray, and PS3 games. And the price is more than reasonable!
I purchased this router to use with a pc laptop (wireless) and a Mac connected via ethernet to the router. The PC works great, but the Mac and the router will not communicate properly. I've spent several hours talking with some very nice Indian folks on the phone about this, but each time there was no resolution to the problem. I've given up trying to solve the problem and just plug the Mac directly into my cable modem, then unplug it and plug the router in when I need to use the laptop. Of course, that sort of defeats the purpose of the router!
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.
I have it since almost a year now, and I use it all the time, but the neck band is kind of tricky weak, I am always in a fear that it might break. Right ear sounds lower than the left ear, should have been more durable. looks good as new but needs too much care
Received one free, worked for several months, then it kept dropping the connection. Worked with their support, did everything they recommended, but still kept happening. Silly me, went and bought a new one, then it started the same thing after a month. Support still no help. Could not recommend to anyone. One star because I have to give one.
I needed a fax machine so I spent a while looking for one. Then I found this one for only $59.00 on Amazon. It has color prints, copies, scans, and faxes with an original price tag of $199.00. With my trial prime membership, the 2-day shipping was free. I bought more than 1 of course. It is one of amazing deal that I have seen. It's pretty easy to setup and very easy to use. I use it for copying, printing and faxing. I don't intend to use it for a long time; afterall, once the ink runs out, I would just replace it with another one.Amazing deal from Amazon.
This item works great! It's sad to need it,in a way, because it's at least half the size of the mac mini itself, but it beats having to buy a new display. It gets a little hot, but that has not been a problem yet. It is also expensive. The price of this unit, plus a used mini is close to the price of a used g5 (if you count selling your old cinema display) hmmm.... Well, it works great anyway!
This lens has quickly become the one that lives on my camera. I shoot with a Digital Rebel XTi and this lens has done wonders for my photography. The IS is especially useful for low light - I have taken some great handheld shots in low light that would have been blurry without it. I would, however, HIGHLY recommend that the IS be turned off when using a tripod. I'm not used to having IS on a lens so I've had to put a reminder on my tripod to turn it off, otherwise I miss some good shots. I posted some of my photos here on Amazon for review. All of the photos were taken with this lens.I like everything about this lens. It's a bit heavy, but to me it feels nice and solid. I'll deal with the extra weight if it means my shots will be better. It's very quiet and the auto focus works smoothly and quickly. I have been able to get some pretty good action, landscape and wildlife shots as well as some really nice close ups of my dog. I'm saving up for a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM, but this one will more than hold me over until I can get it.
I have been a Canon Rebel fan since the first 6.1MP body first came out. I have always loved that camera.I upgraded to the XTi body a little over a year ago and am very pleased with it. It takes a great picture (if slightly grainy at high ISOs).The controls are intuitive and well placed. Some of the more obscure ones took me a few minutes to find in the menu, but they're there. As a landscape photographer, I particulary like the mirror lockup feature. I missed that in the earlier Rebel body. (It was actually in the programming but disabled and there were some hacks available on the net to unlock it, but I was reluctant to void the warranty).Unlike the earlier Rebel body, the XTi is small. Uncomfortably small. To fix this, I bought the battery grip, which not only solves this problem, but also doubles the battery life, as well as adding another shutter release so that you can hold the camera "normally" when shooting vertical. I highly recommend getting the battery grip. (The battery grip does not report the battery strength correctly though, but you can shoot for a very long time before the battery meter drops suddenly from 100% to 0%. But that's not really an issue since the grip comes with an additional battery "sled" which takes AA batteries. So that is an additional nice backup battery feature).The EF-S 18-55mm lens that comes in the kit is a great starter lens. The focusing motor is nearly silent and the zoom range is ok.When purchasing additional lenses for this, I highly recommend getting the Image Stabilization (IS) lenses. A bit more expensive, but you'll never regret spending the extra $.In all, an excellent camera, and now that the price has dropped, it's a screaming deal.
This product is awesome...the TV fit perfectly. We have a 52" LCD TV and needed it raised and away from my daughters little hands. We love it ad she cannot reach it!
Had a old tripod that was missing this piece and now that I have it I have a working tripod! Great buy.
Much MUCH cheaper than at the local store. So that alone is worth 5 stars.
"Find alternative to Apple-provided earbuds" sat on my to-do list for about three months. It was right up there with "clean the garage" and "organize vacation photos from last six years," so it clearly was never going to happen. After my Apple earbuds died an early death (again) and an experience with a pair of dreadful Sony EX81LPs (shudder), finding a good pair of headphones became mandatory. I messed around with a pair of Sennheiser HD 595s, which were excellent, but definitely not practical or portable enough for everyday, small carry-on bag use. I ordered these E4Cs, even though I was extremely skeptical about them before I received them. I was perfectly happy with Apple's but for their propensity to last two months before the wires started to expose themselves.I LOVE these. The sounds is crisp, sharp, excellent. I hear music so much better than I ever have. They fit in my ears comfortably and all of the ear tips are satisfying (especially the ugly, yellow foam ones). I worried about an adjustment period, but I put `em in and was instantly enamored. No learning curve at all. The cord is designed to be worn over the tops of the ears, which is surprisingly comfortable and unobtrusive. I thought that a cord of five feet would be too long (Apple's is about 3'), but it's not at all. The E4Cs are aesthetically pleasing and sturdy-feeling (not at all like Apple's...but it's unfair to keep comparing the free model to the $300 pair). Bass is a little lacking, but I don't want to whine. They soar during guitar-heavy rock music. I can't have a conversation with these in. That means I miss a lot of subway drama, for better or worse. After removing them, there's about a ten-minute period where the rest of the world sounds a little...off. A little murky. These aren't complaints, just observations.The real tests for me are wearing headphones on an airplane and sleeping with them in (I went to college in NYC's West Village where sleeping with something in my ears was a necessity and I have yet to give up the habit). The E4Cs pass both with flying colors; I can lie on my side with the E4Cs in and be totally comfortable. Since I spend way too much time in airplanes and airports, I've been able to test these on multiple occasions. Without turning the volume all the way up, these drown out airplane noise impressively.I absolutely think these are worth the purchase price. My Apple-provided earbuds will never again see the light of day.
This thing doesn't work with the latest ipod classic (6th generation). It does not transmit any video signal to my TV (and it's not my TV. I do know how to set up my TV).
I purchased this case for my Sony MZ-NF610 and have been pretty pleased with it so far. The arm strap is a nice feature and stays on well, but I use the case mostly to keep my player from getting beat up in my bookbag. A pair of small in ear headphones fit into the case easily as well as one extra minidisk and the player. Rated four stars because it won't hold multiple disks.
After purchasing this wireless PC card, I discovered that my Toshiba Satellite laptop already had a built in one. But guess what? I found that trying to set it up (which you have to do using the default Windows program) was a HELL of a lot harder than it ended up being with the program that came with the Netgear WG511T itself. So, at the end of the day, if I had to choose, I'd definately take anything that Netgear puts out any day of the week. Unlike the boys up in Redmond, WA (that's where Microsoft is located), they seem to design their stuff with the common civilian in mind. ;-)Anyway, I got this wireless PC card to (with the help of the Netgear WGT624v3 wireless router I have) allow my laptop to wirelessly connect to the internet from anywhere in my house. It works great!! I definately got my money's worth when I purchased this!!
To be honest I was very unhappy with this purchase and returned it to Amazon for $$$ back. I was also disappointed because I just got my iPOD and was very impressed with it and loved the idea of using it in the car. The reception was terrible wherever I went -- in the country or the city. I friend of mind tried to warn me to get a direct car tape player adaptor but I was foolish and didnt listen. The technology needs a lot of improvement before it is going to catch on. Do not buy this product!!
Same exact experience as Ruppman and 71 Torino with XS 1500 - shows "overload" with only 1/5 capacity being used. Will not reset, battery replacement will not help, unit is a costly paperweight. Warranty probably expired (two years old). I could have made a much better purchase for $300.00... Not recommended.
The only meaningful comparison is between LCD-only, pocket cameras with non-extending lenses. I've owned a lot of digital (& film) cameras, including a digital SLR.PROS: rugged, well-made, waterproof (I've actually taken it underwater; of course underwater shots are not sharp unless you get an expensive rig), good color, works well in auto mode, shutter lag is not too bad, LCD is big and bright, good battery life. Pretty good pics in common situations.CONS, as with ANY pocket camera: the LCD is hard to see outdoors when you are in bright sunlight (unfortunately, most small cameras, except a few Canons, lack a viewfinder these days), the lens is tiny and doesn't extend, so sharpness and low-light performance is limited (but you don't have to wait for the lens to extend -- the camera, turns on or comes out of sleep pretty fast), limited zoom, you'll probably want to buy a higher-capacity xD memory card & they're are more expensive than other types.ADVICE: It's a good choice for a go-anywhere pocket camera. If you want a better camera, get a bigger Canon with an extending lens (or an SLR, which has less shutter lag) and carry it in a bag (but avoid water).
this is actually Kenny "alex"(I already wrote a review, and it was one of the first written). But if poeple are thinking about buying an iPod, you might want to reconsider waiting, since the new iPod-accroding to an article in EGM, will be released later this year.This new iPod so far is gettting an all new feature: games! tHE GAMES will be stored on the hard drive(it better be big), and you can download the games from iTunes. THey range from exclusives, PC ports, and gameboy games. The games are played on the system, which is better in design. For starters, it looks more square, has a bigger screen(yes!!!!!!! I love viewing picutres on mine!!!) and it was four buttongs that resemble the click wheel's buttons, which will be used for operation and playing games. On the left is a directional pad surrounded by a clich wheel. Yep, it's a full functioning ipod, and does everything that the older iPod did. Expect to see some updates on things such as notes and features(the contacts was added a photo square to go along with the people). Since the device has not been revealed, not much is known, but expect to see something mind blowing.However though, this may not work out. The system has no analog sticks or anything, not even 5 buttoins so far, si it may not even stand a chance against the DS(it might go the way of the Gizmondo). And the games may not be worth it, and the design dosen't really look as sexy or as portable as the rival, the Sony PSP. And also, keep int mind this was from EGM, who might be playing some stupid April Fool's joke(but maybe).It's too early to make a call on waiting, but if you are interested, hold off buying the Video. If it isn't a joke, than you might want to wait. IF it is real, we will have more at the E3 this May. DOn't buy this iPod if you are interested!!!!(no, i am not getting one right away).
This TV mount is great and very sturdy. I used it to hang our 70 inch LED TV. The good thing about this mount is it will hold also hold a larger TV should I ever decide to get the 80 or 90 inch :). I liked that there were plenty of places to drill the screws, I went to home depot and got some really good toggle bolts just to be extra safe- solid as a rock! The quality and price can't be beat.
Poor quality band that never really felt secure due to the D-ring type fastener. Although I was using a Blackberry instead of an iPod for this. But the band was terrible.
I never thought this Jumpdrive would be so cool to own! I am glad I finally own one! Not only is it a great backup (OUTSIDE of the computer), it's a perfect way to take files with you on the road, bring files or images to a friend's house, work, etc, or transfer images in the SAME ROOM! How can you email 250MB? It'd take forever. I just put all the files/images on the drive, hand it over, and they have the files instantly. It's an attractive storage device too. I wouldn't pay $60-70 for this item, I got it on ebay for $39 brand new. So far it looks durable, effective, & easy-to-use. I'm happy!No matter what OS you're in, it'll work fine. I am using Win XP and put some images on the JumpDrive and handed it to my husband who uses Mandrake Linux and he plugged it in his USB port and the files showed up instantly. No drivers, installation, or B.S. JUST WORKED!And this is USB 2.0 so it's fast. Even copying files over in 1.1 mode was quick. When I look at available space on the drive it says there's 245MB possible. So the drivers took about 11MB of space. No big deal, if I need every MB, I would have gotten the 512MB, but in my opinion this is a perfect amt. of storage for me, for now.I've lost many files and images over the years (almost lost our wedding pictures, OMG!!), it won't happen again!!! Thanks to this Jumpdrive, and my DVD/RW.Enjoy!
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!!!!!
Beautiful base, crappy overall sound, and atrocious build quality. I should have read through both positive and negative reviews because it appears as if the positive reviews base their opinions after the first 2 hours of use. These earphones sound great for $12 but they certainly are built to match its worth. As soon as I unpackaged this and felt the wiring, I knew these things were going to die soon and died soon they certainly did. Not even more than 3 weeks of heavy usage, there was a loss of sound in the right side. I am reading the negative reviews as I type this and it seems that loss of sound is all too common.As for the sound, it's quite sad that the only good thing about these is the bass. The bass is the strong point as well as the point that kills these plugs. The bass, although beautiful, drowns out other sounds (Hi, Mid, Low). The positive reviews baffle me as it seems like no one knows what they are talking about when it comes to overall sound output and quality build of earphones.I would love to ramble on and on about every little detail but it's rather pointless. These earphones are light and flimsy with a drowning bass. Buy the $10 fashion sony earbuds at target or here. I've owned 5 of them over the last 7 years. Do the math.
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.
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 live next to a busy road and needed closed cans to block traffic noise while listening to my ipod on my porch. These not only block all the traffic noise, they sound great too. They are great to wear inside while running loud appliances or using the vacuum. In fact it can be a little freaky wearing these late at night or with your eyes closed. You can't hear anything else... someone could kick down my front door and sneak up on me!These are great passive closed cans with a tight padded fit to block noise instead of active "noise cancelation" cans that actually add noise... Anytime you need to block outside noise or keep your music from disturbing others, passive closed cans are the way to go. I have a thin head and very short hair so the tight fit is fine for me and it helps block unwanted sounds. I can wear them for hours without them hurting my head. Even though the HD280 Pros don't hurt my head like other reviewers they certainly are not as comfy as the HD595 headphones.The folding feature is great and helps stow the cans when not in use. I have a bithead headphone amp and it is not needed at all with these headphones while listening to my ipod. The 5th generation video ipod has plenty of power to drive these headphones. The curly cord on the HD280 Pros is a bit on the heavy side but I like it better than the loooooong straight cord on my HD595 headphones. If you are sitting down then the cord is fine, if you are standing or walking the dangling curly cord is a tad heavy so I stuff some in my pocket to reduce the amount hanging from my head.I read a LOT of reviews on Amazon and other sites before choosing this set. Great cans for the money. I am very happy with the closed HD280 Pro headphones.
Okay for printing on 8.5 x 11 paper. Standard input tray does not work for paper narrower than 8.75 inches wide. Paper guides on multipurpose input slot do not stay put, making it very difficult to print straight on other sizes of paper.
I cannot recommend this product. Although upconvert was nice, players remote did not work after set up. Response on panel buttons was sluggish.
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.
Hello All, Welcome to this little review here. Relax, sit back and read on. Hope this review will be helpful for you.Overall, this is a great remote control that is easy to use and program. It replaced about half a dozen of generic remote controls in my family room. But when the components get a little more exotic, be sure this remote supports the signals. I have had one (and one only) component that this remote does not support.Here more details:This is the second URC-200 that I purchased. I was so happy with the first one, which I am using for all the DVD and TV clutter in the family room, that - after about a year or so - I decided to buy another one for my "music room equipment".I was all hiped up knowing from past experience how easy it is to program this remote. And it does indeed work with all my components - but this time except for one. It does not work in the learning mode with my audio pre-amplifier. To remain fair, it must be stated at this point, that I am an Audiophile and my pre-amp is not your "normal brand" kind of Audio component. However, in the past I have been very successful in programming exotic components into this learning remote and I was surprised to find out that it just wouldn't want to "learn" from the pre-amp.For the price and ease of use, this remote is a great choice!
Socket for plugging into laptop is massive and well constructed to prevent pulling the wires out. Weight is the same, size seems a little smaller than original power brick.
As a 1st gen iPod owner, I have waited for the video option on a black player---and I was not disappointed. My wife and I received as a gift, so we were completely suprised and completely pleased with the product. I anticipate it will quell the most severe boredom on long journeys with it's amazing screen resolution and large file capacity. Get one!!!
Every now and then I get lucky and a product exceeds my expectations. This is a quality mount and works great with my Samsung 17" LCD. My display is held in one position permanently, so can't say how the mount might hold up if you're moving the monitor a lot. The instructions are the size of a small book and are typical of their Chinese origins. If you are at all mechanically inclined, you can set the instructions aside and assemble the unit by just looking at the drawing. You'll find extra screws and the allen wrench provided may or may not fit into the screws, which don't seem too have precision hex holes in them anyway.
The sound that comes out of this thing is great but I was surprised by how big it is in real life. Its almost the same size as your standard 5.1 reciever... big enough that its actually ported which I thought was strange for a center. But like I said it does sound great and is clearly heard amoung my other speakers. I think im actually going to buy a new set of polk rears because I was so satisfied with this.
I bought these binoculars as an extra pair to carry when jogging or walking the dog. I didn't expect the quality to be first rate, but these turned out to be terrific. The image quality is incredibly sharp. They are very comfortable to use, and they are small and light enough to fit in a jacket or pants pocket. I have a pair of full size Zhumell 8x42 but I like the compact 8x21 so much that the compact has almost replaced the full size in my use. I highly recommend this product, and in fact I have been more than happy with all Zhumell products; I don't know why they are not more popular.
This DVD player is horrible! When I first starting using the player it was fine. Then after a few viewings the player started to make LOUD vibrating noises. It sounded like it was jumping all over the table! Now . . . it literally plays only 5 of my DVDs without any problems. Any other type of DVD that I try to play either freezes or there is a low buzz that can only be stopped if I use the DVD's mute. Weird.This APEX DVD Player is not even good enough to put in a child/teenager's room as a &quot;My First DVD player.&quot;I suggest either a more expensive APEX or maybe a lower-cost player from a more reputable company like Sony, etc.
I had this mouse for the better part of a decade; I finally replaced it last week. As far as practicality goes, this mouse covers the important bases. It's comfortable, sensitive, and has enough buttons to allow the important functions without being confusing. When I bought this mouse I didn't really expect it to last long. Says something for Logitech I suppose.This mouse isn't available anymore, but the more or less identical MX518 is still produced (Logitech MX 518 High Performance Optical Gaming Mouse (Metal)) and I recommend it for someone looking for a good mouse without breaking the bank.
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.
This is just to balance some of the negative reviews here. I got one a week ago ($50 after rebate from Office Depot) and it's been absolutely glitch-free. Moronically easy to set up, 'puter recognized the drive immediately, transferred 60+ GB from another external with no glitches except for a couple files that wouldn't copy because -- I suspect -- they were virus-infected and AVG Free prevented the transfer. Anyway, I looked at the files, realized they were nothing I ever created, used or wanted, and so I deleted them. No probs with the transfer after that.It's been running fine for a week now. I do shut my computer down at night, so I never run it more than about 12-16 hours at a stretch.As to the lack of backup software -- good point if you need it. I use something I wrote myself (a QuickBasic MS-DOS program that still runs under XP, believe it or not) so I've never used anything else.I use external hard drives for all my data, never any data on the C: drive. That way if the computer dies, or you want to pass it on or sell it, no hassles about getting the data off. Just unplug the external and you're in business.For what it's worth.Stan JonesAnchorage, Alaska
After years of happiness with a Nikon SLR, I decided to go digital at last. But I had great fear that the camera would be like my home-heating control or an early digital watch, i.e. that you had to carry a fat manual around just to figure out how many times some button had to be pushed to make basic commands. All I can say is, this camera was superbly designed in a user-interaction sense: the software/hardware mix is far better that in computers. It is all common sense! Thus, this camera is a joy to use and far more economical than my old SLR.The quality of the pictures is also excellent, at 5 megapixels even more detailed than an analogue photo. I have now experimented with the camera in many conditions and I must say that it focuses quickly and easily - really a joy to use. And it is much lighter than my old SLR and so easier to carry for long periods. About the only thing that is a problem is how fast it eats batteries - I would definitely recommend getting the rechargeable battery set.Highest recommendation. Though more expensive than other models, you are purchasing the Ducati of cameras! I think it is a design masterpiece.
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.
Replacement power adapter for Lenovo Thinkpad laptops. Includes bag, AC cord, DC cord with removable plug for use on airplanes, and brick.I got this as a replacement after leaving my original power supply on a trip. I looked at several other brands, but was concerned with reviews about poor connections and replaceable tips that don't charge.This is a great power supply. I have been using it for several months now. It works great. I think it charges the battery quite a bit faster than my old power supply. The brick is larger than the original (which was AC only), but having the option of AC and DC power is worth the flexibility that comes with the slightly larger size. The brick is actually 5.625" long 2.5" wide 1.25" thick. 3 foot cord to wall. 6 foot cable from brick to laptop.
I got this little puppy for my Macintosh after researching various USB Smartmedia readers from brand name digital camera makers (that go for $60-70) for my Olympus D-360 camera. This was half-price! It's simple to use and a fast way to get your pics into your computer. The card just comes up as a disk on your desktop and from there you can open the pictures right from the card itself or copy them to your drive in a jiffy!
The optics are not good. It is a very cheap import. It gives me a head ache looking through this thing for more than 30 sec.The stand is very light cheap thin metal.. Useless really.If you are really really broke and just have to have something right now and you put all your money in to a good rife and scope i guess this will kind of work. It's ok at 150 yards if you have good eyes but at 300 its a lot tougher to see double hits and hits on black lines.You would be a lot better off and save your money up and get a good scope. Just step up a little. 250 to 300. you get what you pay for.
These sound almost as good as my $200 Ultimate ears! So at $25.00 I'd say they're a good deal ;)
I was surprised at the amount of detail you miss without a filter, plus, you don't get blinded by the suns reflection off the surface. Highly recommended!
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.
The bag is made very well, BUT the snaps on the frontcan not support much weight in bag. I had one snap brokenupon arrival, now I use a small BUNGY cord to hold the topon the unit closed.The compartments are good size, the bag does hold all my lensesand Penta D camera, if only the snap was not broken.
I've had these in my car for 2 years now and they still sound amazing. they sound as good or better than speakers that cost much more.
This tablet is what you NEED if you are looking for a career in digital art and or design, period. Look no further
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.
Kit installation is easy as far as installing the hardware; installing card into computer and hooking up hub. Windows XP did not recognize hardware and would not install drivers from cd that was included. After numerous attempts at using cd went to Belkins on line site. Their site did have driverdownload. Downloaded drivers and allowed 'project' to be completed.Documentation is minimal and offers no 'troubleshooting'.Card, ports, and hub work well once installation was accomplised.
I take a lot of wildflower pictures which require a tripod that is easy to use low to the ground. The Slik Sprint Pro does what I need very well. It is light and has only a few adjustments. And it sets up inches above the ground. Everything I need. I thought I would never use a tripod - but changed my mind.
I purchased this product, charged it, downloaded songs onto it, attempted to play it, screen went black and hasn't turned back on since. Waste of money!
This converter works, but do yourself a favor and check your power supply before ordering. The cable that comes with this adapter is all you need IF your computer has a molex connector coming from the power supply. Neither the product description nor the very poor installation instructions that come with the converter make it obvious what is needed. My new Dell computer only has SATA connectors, so I ended up ordering a y cable that had the SATA power connector instead of the molex power connector, pay additional shipping and wait for the cable to arrive. If I had known in advance I could have ordered everything I needed and saved time and an additional $8 shipping fee. I think the manufacturer could better serve their customers by being more clear in their product description or by increasing the price by a couple of dollars and including a female molex to male SATA adapter. People who didn't need the adapter initially might need it sometime down the road.
This CD player was a gift for my child. She really liked it and liked the headphones that were included. They were very comfortable unlike products with earbuds. The website needs to include the headphones in the description. I couldn't find any reference to them and took a chance that this CD player would come with them.
I know this review is late, but I had this PDA (got it as a Christmas gift three years ago), and I regret not giving it the kudos it deserved while I used it.After looking at Palm devices and Windows-based PDAs, I let everyone know this was the PDA for me. The price was right, and I heard through the Christmas gifting grapevine that rebates were available at the time, and it was a "good deal" (that meant under $200 at the time).I was looking for a simple PDA, but the V36 was that and much more... camera, built in microphone, simple to use text input methods, SD-card friendly, couldn't ask for much more.With nothing more than a simple plastic film screen protector and its factory-supplied leather-like case, it traveled to Europe with me safely, and returned back to the States in good condition.It functioned pretty passably as a low-end digital camera and recording device, and I kept my calendars and diaries on it. It was quite a workhorse, starting up pretty quickly and never freezing up on me. I liked that it had a user replacable battery, but by the time the battery lost its ability to recharge, the batteries were hard to come by.At this point, I'm moving on to a cellphone (I'm a conservative tech adapter), but when I used it to its last dying charge, the Viewsonic V36 had truly fit the bill! No regrets. Good for a first time PDA user.
I go through a lot of these on my portable printer. I'm glad Amazon carries and at a great price. Almost half of the brick stores.
When I first got the unit, I loved it. It appeared accurate, though it took a long time to acquire satellites at times. In fact, many times my Delorme Earthmate would acquire within 15 seconds, and the Meridian would take several minutes (while moving in a car sitting on the dash). The ability to use SD/MMC cards and load maps onto the unit was great for general usage. I used Magellan GPS for everything, from hiking, kayaking, driving, to boating.HOWEVER, the specs say that the unit is IPX7 compliant, which means accidental submersion underwater for up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water. I was in a kayak, got hit by a wave with the Meridian in my pocket, and was in less than 1 meter of water for less than 15 seconds, and water made it's way into the unit.I sent Magellan/Thales navigation an email and gave them a call but was not given much help, even though I own multiple Magellan products (including the GPS companion, etc...). They noted that I could have it serviced for $150, which is what an new unit cost (this was not the platinum edition, but it is the same form factor and same case). All customer service would tell me is that sometimes water may enter through the keypad area. Well, if water enters through the keypad area, how can they advertise that it is IPX7 compliant?I may be an isolated incident. However, with the customer service I received, I don't think I would ever buy another Magellan product, and will probably get rid of the rest of my Magellan products. I think the product design, features, usability, and intuitiveness is great, just the product does not perform up to expectations or promise. I would also consider customer service as well.
I was unable to install this by manufacturer's instructions. Instructions are, in places, unclear, ambiguous, misleading, incomplete, and inconsistant with the D-Link website. I then changed to Linsys BEFSR11. The installation was done in 30 minutes. This is the first time I ever set up a router, and based on my experience, I would suggest Linksys over D-Link.
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!!!
I returned these after the first day. If you want to use these for anything other than running - get something else.
I bought this printer because at home we are 4 people wanting to print from 4 different PC's. 2 of us are university professors, our 2 kids are in school and need printing, too. As such, the printer does as advertised, it installs easily and prints. The paper feeder however is unreliable, and one in 10 sheets is fed into the printer slightly sided, so that either the print is not horizontal or the paper gets jammed. Thus, every time one wants to print, one has to check if the paper is sitting very upright in the feeder, which is annoying.However, the worst "feature" of this printer is costs of ink. The standard ink cartridges (23/a and 24/a) will start to show "ink level low, replace cartridge" messages after so little as 20 pages of print; I know this because I bought a new pack of paper (500 sheets) with the new cartridges, and there are definitely more than 450 sheets still in the package. The ads for the cartridges state that they will be good for slightly more than 200 pages of print; in my experience, to print 200 pages of standard academic texts one would need around 6 cartridges, which would amount to at least 150 U$ in ink. That's about 0.75 U$ per page.With a cost per cartridge of above 30 U$, this printer is just too expensive for someone with real printing needs. Unfortunately, Lexmark has a very opaque policy for refill cartridges. For the printer, two cartridges exist, those identified with a number (ie 23) which will not be refillable and, contrary to announcements will NOT be accepted back by Lexmark (in both countries in which I have used the printer), and those identified with a number + "A" (ie 23A), which will be refillable. In both countries in which I have used the printer, it was impossible to find the "+A" cartridges in computer and convenience stores; only the regular, non-refillable ones. Also, I could not find them at online stores. So I had to order directly from Lexmark, very expensive. However, when refilled, the ink level gauge in the software will not reset, so that the software will still consider the cartridge to be low on ink and bother me with false warnings.Thus, I do give the printer only one star, because of the costs per page for anyone wanting to print more than very occasional and sparse text.
I have owned this camera for 2 years. We bought it because we live a block from the beach, love to sail, snorkel and generally needed a good camera that could stand up to the elements.After only a year, the body showed significant corrosion; mind you we've been very careful with washing it after a day at the beach, etc. Now, after two years the seals appear to be bad. It is difficult to open the doors to down load photos, and there is no way I would submerge it.The photo quality was also mediocre, whether on land or under water. Taking photos while snorkeling was fun, but nearly impossible to capture fish unless it was extremely close to the surface. The water just filtered out too much light.Bottom line, this toy isn't worth the money.
This little viewcam stopped working right after the warranty. I did like playing with it while it worked. But when I tried to get it fixed, the cost was more than what I had paid for the camera. Sharp USA refused to do anything about it.
Judging a microscope based only on its optics is a bit like judging a car solely on its handling. What happens when something goes wrong?I ordered my Meade 9460 microscope from ACE (one of the Amazon affiliated sellers). They apparently asked Meade to send it directly to me. Upon opening it, I found:- missing components (empty `pockets' in the foam packaging)- loose parts and parts placed in sandwich baggies (like what is euphemistically called a manual)- some broken and scratched items (vials)- and a wrong eyepiece (a 16x instead of a 12.5x) which could not be focused properly.Obviously a used item instead of the new one I paid for. Maybe a mistake? First the seller informed me that Meade "did not have another microscope readily available to send out". Then, I got bounced around between the seller and Meade: the former suggesting that a refund would be issued by him after Meade sent me a recall tag and received the item; and Meade, who never sent the tag out.What made the story more interesting is when I ordered the same item from a store in Florida. Their Meade 9460 was also used! They found out when I requested that they open the box and check it before sending it out. They called back and informed me that there was obvious wear and tear on the item - an item they claimed that Meade sent them as new - and that there was no immediately available replacement.In addition to such problems that cause me lack of trust (I am tempted to believe they repackage used items and sell them as new), I would note the terrible waits on the phone while listening to "Meade Radio" and the ludicrously badly written manuals that are written in some unrecognizable language and cover no ground to speak of.I finally bought a microscope from the Microscope store (an Omana OM 88), which promptly arrived in two days. It was new and goes with unlimited, immediate and always accompanied with a smile support line.Happy viewings,YT
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.
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've had four pairs of these headphones; each pair has snapped at the earpiece. The first two pairs lasted a good long while before breaking but recently I broke two pairs in two weeks. (Fortunately I had a replacement plan so the second was free.) The foldability isn't worth it. Go for the much cheaper and far more durable ones that don't fold.
i bought this dvd player december 20th,2006.sometimes dvd skipps,but it was fine until today which is the end of december 2007.if i try to buy dvd player,i was hoping to last more than 2years.it didn't happened.after using 1year and i had to buy another dvd player,this is not good.don't buy this one.
I bought the C80 based on very favorable press reviews and regret it. When it wants to, it can print beautifully. But it often feeds more than one page, smears ink, and needs frequent nozzle cleaning/adjustment. It seems to eat ink, and the cartridges are more expensive than others (around 50 bucks for a set a couple of times each year). I'm switching back to HP.
If you are looking for a PDA with quality in every aspect-I would not recommend a Palm product. Although the product is fine when it is working, their Customer Service, should you have need to contact them, makes purchasing any Palm product a poor decision. Great products are only as good as the ability of the company would provide service/repair satisfaction to the purchaser.I had been a Palm user for six years now--which is what prompted me to purchase the Tungsten C. Now, having dealt with Palm Customer Service, I will say that I will no longer be recommending, nor using any Palm product. The product itself is great, the features are wonderful, when they are working--ie. brand new, straight out of the box from the stores.The main issue I have with regards to my Tungsten C resides with the customer care given if there is a problem--after having the screen on my Tungsten break, Palm set up a repair/exchange order. I received a refurbished model back, which was in a complete state of disrepair. The case was scratched was extremely loose--nothing like the Palm I sent off to repair. In total, I have been sent four replacement Tungsten C's, each with the promise of having been hand-pick/inspected by a Palm Engineer, each with its own host of problems--the sound is permanently on, datebook does not run (which is the primary tool used by most PDA users), and the latest is that the battery can neither hold a charge, nor be charged.With most companies-customer satisfaction is the foundation of their success-yet, all Palm can offer is yet another Palm replacement (they have had four opportunities to send a functioning Palm). They have neither compensated me for my two months of time spent waiting for a working Palm, nor have they done anything to maintain my satisfaction as a customer of Palm.Thoroughly disenchanted with my Tungsten C-once it needed to be fixed.
The construction quality of this phone was very poor. I should have suspected that because it cost so little, but occasionally you can get a good buy. Not here, however. The headset broke after I'd had the phone for one month, and the part that broke was not easily fixable -- the joint between the microphone and earpiece. (I had also misunderstood an earlier version of the product description on here that suggested that the phone might be cordless, but I don't factor that into my criticism of the phone itself.) Recently, I gathered the courage to buy a Plantronics cordless, and it is in an entirely different class. I can't speak to other low-end phones, but after seeing what the extra money buys, you should think seriously about whether you want to skimp on a headset phone. The way that you use the phone -- putting on a headset, adjusting a microphone, perhaps walking around -- puts lots of stress on the construction, and a broken phone isn't worth what you paid for it.
I got the Palm Z22 as a gift. I can only say "THANK GOD I DIDN'T WASTE MY MONEY ON IT" I have Windows Vista 64 bit and Palm OS does not work with the 64 only the 32. I spent wasted hours trying to find a solution to the problem, to no avail! Palm does warn you it will not work....but in the super fine print! If you go to the Palm website, it tells you that no program to come to work with the 64.
I installed the unit and noticed the power light on the base turns off. I never got the headphones to work. I repackaged it and sent it back. Pure junk.
Don't believe the good reviews! These headsets are awful!!!!! There is no way to adjust the fit, and it would be a miracle if they fit you correctly. Absolutely the worst headsets I have ever owned, no reduction in background noise, I wore them one time on the subway and threw them out when I got home. I couldn't hear the music on my iPod because of all the background noise. No matter how much you turn up the volume they cannot compete with the ambient sound around you.Don't waste your money and time and cheap out on these. Suck it up and spend a few more bucks and get a good set of earbuds like the ER6i.
This is not the original Sony. This is a substitute to the original Sony NP-F750. Is Delkin brand. I bought this one to substitute my old Sony NP-750 but the camera didn't recognize this Delkin battery. It was a waste of money.
Like some others, I found this device unreliable. The right-hand USB port ceased to work after about a week. Off to purchase something a little more "industrial".
I bought two drives. One for backup of course. Sic weeks ago the main drive fails. No problem! I have a backup. Got an RMA and new refurbished unit.Two nights ago The rplacement fails again. I'm getting very frustrated. I have a backup though. After calling to get another rma I check the backup just to be safe.Guess what? The diagnostic tool tells me my backup is failing!Stay away from these!
The Koss TD-60 Headphones are heavy, and uncomfortable to wear, which detracts from the enjoyment of listening to music. The padded earpieces cause your ears to sweat and they become very uncomfortable, plus the sound is quite Small and Tiny. Not top quality headphones, even for the price. There are much better products out there in this price range.
This is the second time I have written you about my experience purchasing this printer...YOU NEVER RESPONEDED and NOW are asking me for naother review. What is your problem????
The H10 is a nice looking device that doesn't work. I have a constant reoccurring problem where the device will hang when you select a song or playlist. The hourglass (initializing) will remain until the unit runs down the battery. The only solution is to reinstall the firmware which also deletes all your files. You have to use Windows Media Player to transfer and sync files. WMP is clumsy to use. It is not user friendly at all. Anyway, after the firmware reinstall it will work for a while and then just start hanging again. I used to be a faithful iRiver customer, but not any more.
AntennasDirect is really pushing their new series Antenna before crunch time ends before change over..Beware, I order the $129.00 long range antenna.Great shippping time..and Tracking info...The problem is I received someone's problem. They Box had been open prior, just retaped. Missing screws and the flimsy contact board in connection box was broken at bolt head, not allowing for one half to transmit. It was obvious that the antenna had been put together and taken apart with bent sections and missing hardware. I decided to put it together, due to impatience of wanting to see what it could pull in.After hunting thru the garage for pieces and parts to put it together,I was able to get a few channels from one side..I then sent an email asking to purchase the board or a whole new Black box for connection. It has been almost four days and 7 emails, and still no response.Three calls have been made and they transfer you and then disconnect you..So beware, purchase at own risk, if you need answers or parts, they will not respond. Your best bet is ship it right back... Good Luck!
i purchased klipsch speakers because my friend recommended them. little did i know my sub would blow out after 4 weeks. i rarely play music over 50% if you want real loud music, get a higher powered system.
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.
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 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 tried two of these players, and they both had the same problem. It's very slow to act on navigation commands, like skip chapter, FFWD, etc. It got annoying having to wait for literally 5-10 seconds every time you wanted to go to a different spot on the disc. Other than that, the features are good. It records on both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, and the editing capabilities are nice. But I opted for a recorder that is also a good player, so I got the Samsung DVD-AR650. Both are at Wal-Mart, which means a good price, cheap extended service/replacement plan, and 3 months to return it. The Samsung only records on DVD-R/RW, so you have to finalize the disc before playing it on another player, but the menus and front panel display are much nicer than the Philips, and it plays discs without a hitch.
I have used pressure cooker for 3 years. This has never happened before. I received my Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker yesterday. Rice cooked with this cooker looks wierd. It taste normal, but looks a little dark and gray. I cleaned the cooker for a second time, carefully. In order to kill bacteria, I also boiled a whole pot of water with it and hold for 20 minutes. Then I cook rice with it, and got gray rice again!!! Anyone can explain this? Someone had same experience online said this might caused by fake stainless steel, and probably heavy metal from the cooker goes into my rice!! So scary!!! Is that true? What's wrong with this cooker?
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.
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.
I bought this camera four months ago. This company is not making this product and will not give you any help.The quality is poor and if you upgrade to windows 2000 or XP forget using it at all.What another poor buy.
When I used this product the very first time, the entire plate around the control knob MELTED! I contacted Amazon, who told me I must contact the manufacturer. So I did! They immediately gave me a return authorization and instructed me to return only the damaged part, which I did and I confirmed they received via UPS tracking. They too agreed, after I called them that they had received it. Told me it would take a while for the replacement. It has now been over three months and every time I contact them they tell me they will call me right back, etc and still nothing! I now have 2/3 of a crockpot that I can not use as I have been duped into returning the damaged pot.
I have a couple of these; one works fine. Another in a different room (with a halogen bulb) keeps causing the light to flicker. I think it's the device itself - the LED flickers when the lights flicker. (And I thought Insteon was supposed to be better able to handle power line noise than X10? Apparently not so much.)
mp3 players are wonderful! And I was in love with this unit - until the first time I tried to change the battery. The battery is attached thru the memory &quot;backpack&quot; and sliding this unit off and on is difficult. When the pins for the memory chip failed to line up perfectly, they broke - rendering this product useless. Make sure that the mp3 player you end up with uses Compact Flash cards for memory, is upgradable, and has more than 32mb of memory (32mb holds 6 to 8 songs). Good luck!!
I am a daily radio user, and carry this unit around with me everywhere. I listen to baseball & football games, music, talk radio, news, weather, AM & FM, you name it. I've now purchased two Sangean DT-210V's from Amazon in as many years, but the second one is currently dying the same death that ended the first one. The design is very user-friendly, and I use every feature; presets, headphone/handsfree, station scan, etc. I would put the reception this unit gets up against any other portable on the market. It's great, even in remote areas where others lose it. But the chronic problem which I thought was unique to #1 is now afflicting #2... the power button. On both units I've owned, it slowly begins to malfunction, then stops working altogether. My second one is currently in its final stages. Sangean, if you ever get a copy of this review, please redesign the on/off switch to be more durable. Maybe less plastic and more metal parts, if only at that point of contact. You have a loyal customer here, but I can't afford to replace this gem of a radio once a year. It's sad, because the reception, the clarity, the ergonomics of the radio want to live a longer life, if not for the on/off switch.
I recently bought this item for my rotations, and i must say that i am very disappointed. Up to this moment i have not been able to see a clear fundus with it. I've had to borrow other ophthalmoscopes from my partners, it's embarrasing. Once i see the red reflex and get closer it simply turns dark (looses focus). With other ophthalmoscopes it does not happen. Trying to save money costed me even more since i'll have to buy another one.
The pool was only used once when the top ring collapsed and wouldn't hold up the water. It 'fell into itself' and there flooded the yard and the neighbors yard. You have to fill it up all the way to the top ring because the filter return is on the top ring! What poor design! We had disappointed children, disappointed neighbors, and disappointed gift-givers!We bought this for our grandchildren. We felt as though we bought them a 'bad, cheap" gift! It made a lot of work for my daughter and her husband, too. Also the return was a pain. They had to cut out a portion at the bottom, side and near something else to return the pool. Too much work to use and return. Sorry we bought it and never will trust this brand again, nor recommend it.
My son bought them for our other son, and while the sound quality was great, they fell apart right away. It looks like a design flaw, because the plastic seam that hold the base together, just fell apart, and does not go back together. This was very disappointing because it was a gift that he saved up to give, and now is back to no head phones, because they are non-funtional.
This kit is a "universal" kit therefore you will need to modify it! Don't waste your time or money with this kit. It was to wide and tall for my 95 Camry and nothing fit correctly, the radio cannot be mounted to the adapter at all and just sits there, I purchased mine on ebay for 25 and it came with the wiring harness adapter so I did not have to cut my factory harness, that worked good but for this kit just stay away.
I've had a number of cameras in the CoolPix line, and been mostly delighted with them. Unfortunately, my experience with the 5700 has been a debacle. As for many who purchased this camera, the flash on mine stopped functioning a few months after I bought it for more than $1,000 when this model was relatively new. This rendered the camera useless, disabling all but one shooting mode. And since the feedback was just a cryptic blinking red light and a code "SB" (defined nowhere in the manual or online), it took forever to determine I hadn't simply activated the wrong setting--this was a defect that required repair. I sent it in under warranty in the nick of time and got it back about a month later. It worked for maybe two more months and failed again. Same story. Now it's out of warranty with the same problem, and it looks as if I'd get no more on e-Bay than it would cost me to repair this lemon. (Not that I could sell it, even repaired, with a clear conscience.) TERRIBLY frustrating and costly experience with the camera I bought to record my young son's childhood--now he's in kindergarten, I've had to rely on pictures from others, and those years are never coming back. Avoid the 5700. Please Nikon, don't do this to us again!
I have used this unit about 12 times. The last time I used it, the document simply disappeared inside the unit. This is unfixable. Once a document gets jammed, the machine is broken and needs to be returned to the manufacturer. My documents were small printouts so it was not a big loss but God forbid you should put a drivers license or important photo in there. You never know when this thing is going to turn on you.
After what I thought was careful comparison between the various models, I selected what I thought was the LITEON model with LIGHT SCRIBE labeling.Either myself or Amazon made the mistake- not sure- (only $2 difference and very similar model numbers). Either way, I wound up without the LIGHT SCRIBE feature.I want to stress that there are reviews under THIS MODEL that talk about LIGHT SCRIBE. This model DOES NOT include that feature. Be very careful if you want that feature to get the model that includes it- and read your conformation email carefully!
The charger does not work. I have tried different outlets and ds' with the same result. I am very disappointed.
Facial color was poor no matter what I adjusted.Aspect ratio was incorrect in some modes. For example with a high definition picture the aspect ratio was 16:7.5 instead of the correct 16:9. When "Wide" was selected the aspect ratio changed to 16:10 still not correct.The TV is advertized as being HDTV although there is no mention of HDTV in the manual or on the box. The box contains the words High Resolution. The quality with HD signals is not very good.The instructions in the manual to do the necessary scan for stations is hidden on page 22. Should be up front considering this is one of the first things to do.Unit is being returned for refund.
The request for tech support below was sent to D-Link three times with no response. Purchase with caution.To D-Link:On January 10 I purchased a D-Link DI-713 Wireless Router from Xxxxxxxx. The serial number is 0T00C00495; the firmware version is 2.51 build 9.I configured the router and demonstrated internet connectivity by connecting to external sites. Since the signal was weak at one client machine, needed to relocate the DI-713 to a place where all clients could receive a strong signal. This required several iterations of powering the 713 off, relocating it, powering it on, checking the signal strength at the client. After I found the optimal location, I found that I had lost internet connectivity. When I attempted to examine the router settings, I was unsuccessful.I attempted to reconfigure the DI-713 starting with the reset procedure. At the end of the reset procedure, M1 and M2 were solid on, flashing off twice approximately every 10 seconds. I was also unable to ping the unit. Prior to my signal testing, I had successfully configured the unit, and per the manual M1 blinked once per second.Please advise me how to proceed. My preference would be to receive a replacement unit and a prepaid mailer to ship my current unit to you.
My experience with this router has been less than pleasing, to say the least.I used the router rather happily, without issues, for a few weeks. Then one day my internet connection went down, and when it came back up I couldn't get my computer to connect to the router. Even sitting litterly right next to the router, I would get an error message, stating "There was an error attempting to connect to NETGEAR". After hours of troubleshooting, I finally got it working again. But that success was short lived. Now it seems like just about every day, I inexplicably lose connection to the router, despite being only about ten feet away from it. Then, half the time when I try to reconnect, I get an error message. What's more, there are times where I supposedly AM connected to the router, but the Internet doesn't work, despite my connection being intact. Then I have to play around with disconnecting from the router and then trying to connect again, often without success, and to the point of driving me insane.To be fair, the router does have its strong points. The password protection is definately a plus. I'm glad not to have to worry about other people using the connection. Still, I don't think that this router is worth the trouble you have to go through just to get it to do what it's supposed to do. I'm sure that there are plenty of better password protected routers out there. Get one of those.
I wish I could recommend the AT-PL120. It's got a great feature set, a very attractive price, a decent hands-on feel, and what seem to be good mechanical components.Unfortunately, the hum some others have reported in their reviews was present in the one I got -- and it was not user error, as has been suggested. Using phono-out (turning off the internal preamp) to my receiver or a separate, external preamp, the hum would start the instant the turntable's power was turned on. Using the table's own preamp into my receiver's line-in or a set of powered speakers produced an even louder hum. I checked out the house's electrical circuits and found nothing wrong, and I ruled out a ground loop by using the same circuit for the turntable and whatever I was connecting it to.Then I listened closely with headphones and found that the hum was louder on the left channel and varied somewhat with the tonearm's position, and that pretty well pegged it as an internal problem.The hum wasn't terribly loud, but I found it annoying and unacceptable, especially in a brand-new turntable. The AT tech who responded to my emails was courteous and offered some reasonable troubleshooting suggestions, but the problem persisted, so I cut my losses and sent the turntable back while it was still possible.
Let's see, how can I say this diplomatically........ OK, here goes; this camera ..... The picture quality is poor, the sharpness of the images is poor. The flash on button sticks out so that when you put it in your case, or as in my wifes case, her purse, all it has to do is bump something and the flash gets turned on. It doesn't have a battery saver, so you may take one picture, put the camera away and when you get it out next time the batteries are dead. This has happened to us innumerable times in spite of our awareness of the problem. It's one of those things that gets you no matter how careful you are. I wouldn't buy one used even if it were dirt cheap. Other than that, it's a great camera.............
I have brought this V36 from Compusa and I have had to return twice within 3 months. This unit is overpriced for its features and capablities. If you are thinking of buying this product I would recommend buying eaither a HP Pocket PC or a Dell Pocket PC. Also if you are thinking about putting a Wi-Fi (SD) Card and using it to access the internet and e-mails I would extremly advise you not to buy this product.But in saying this all the camera included in this PDA takes great pictures and even takes long video shoots.So far Compusa has stopped selling the product and I have recently brought a Dell Axim X30 which works great.
Where do the problems begin? I had this computer for less than 5 months and it is horrible. My mother board crashed, I have no sound, I have problems with the CD drive, I have problems with the power button, I have problems with the graphics card, my computer screen will randomly go black for no reason for a couple of minutes, and so on. And, yes, I've contacted HP support online and on the phone. THEIR SUPPORT IS HORRIBLE. I was online for 4 hours trying to get my sound problem fixed!! They couldn't fix it. And they were also rude by ignoring some of my comments and were very unhelpful (3 hours to get the freaking manager, and I had to yell to get to him.)I advise anybody considering a computer to say clear of ANY HP computer, or you might be the next one writing a similar review.
Image quality is deteriorated and in the case of long zoom lenses AF does not work.Pretty much useless attempt at saving cost of buying bigger lenses.
I've owned two pairs of these speakers over the last 6 years. Both pairs eventually lost enough fidelty to become practically worthless. This happens when the main connection from the subwoofer becomes so loose that sound has a lot of static or is entirely absent on one side. Klipsch knows of this issue - just search their online forums - but will only fix it if the product is still under their warranty.
i can't really say much to this mp3 player since i got a doa unit. can't believe amazon shipped me a deffective zen m. i know this unit is great. its way better than ipod but unfortunately i can't test them out until the next 2 weeks. amazon is going to send me a replacement. very frustrating. i'm one of the lucky ones who's been getting those deffective/doa units from creative.. so buyers out there.. good luck on your new zen m's ...
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?
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.
when they worked the sound was good,not great- maybe 3.5 stars. But one speaker basically became inaudible after about 6 months, and now they are less than half as good. The Logitech speakers, which are cheaper and have a subwoofer, are dramatically better , even when the JBL's work properly.
I could use this product as the DVI plug did not fit on the DVI outlet of my computer.AVOID!!!
I bought a Samsung 172N six months ago and will now be on my third unit. The first one lasted less than two weeks before permanent vertical lines began appearing. Fortunately it was within the retailer's return period so they gave me a new unit. The second one lasted until recently, when it instantly and irrevocably started displaying bands of vertical lines, and became super-bright with severe lagging and ghosting. There was no apparent cause for either problem. Most unfortunate of all, Samsung treats warranty/customer service requests as a game. I have been without a usable unit for two weeks, and still have no idea when the refurbished replacement unit will be shipped. Repair is not a good option since they only do repairs at one facility in the entire U.S., and can give no estimate whatsoever as to how long the repair will take. In my multiple conversations with them not one employee has expressed any degree of surprise that two brand new LCD displays have had these kinds of problems.
It's a nice set of headphones if you only need them for a few weeks. The bass response is better than average but still leaves some clarity in the lows to be desired. The high end is also a little unclear overall but not bad compared to some lower end models. At first I thought I had got what I paid for, an upgrade from the current $15 set I had. It wasn't bad. It lasted about three weeks. The cord, which is a bit short anyway, got a short in it. It was horrible. The crackling and signal lose started about three weeks in then about three days later I was getting nothing. I walk about 6 miles a day and on these walks I like to listen to my ipod. Apparently that was too much stress on them. I am not rough with my gear. I was quite disappointed with the shoddy workmanship. I am back to my $15 pair of headphones and having no problem except they sound pretty bad when playing music. I will never spend less than $100 for headphones again. It cost you more in the end. You get what you pay for. Or in this case, you get less than you pay for.
I bought a Stone Plus 2 GB after trying two different iPod Shuffles that never worked.I had a bit more success with the Stone Plus since I actually heard music come from it and my PC (using XP) recognized it. Everything was fine until it went dead while I was putting music on it. Now it does not even turn on, after hours of charging.I read another case where someone reccomeneds not syncing the date/time wtih your PC. I did this so, maybe that was my problem.Anyway, this is going back to Target and I will try another brand of mp3 player.Prior to the shuffles and the stone plus I have owned 4 mp3 players going back to the Rios. Never had these problems before.
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.
I bought this item over a year ago, and it has never served for anything. Once I spotted a deer and turned on the "IR" illuminator, and the deer ran away - not too surprising, it is actually a red light and totally visible for most animals. Better use a flashlight. This is a first-generation nightscope, and has a very small range of utility: If there is a little light, the adapted human eye sees better, and if there is almost no light the device does not see either. 100 bucks is not too much of a waste, but if you are serious about nightvision you should spend about 10 times as much.
The included "Iomega Automatic Backup Pro" software will not back up files when the filepath length is > 256 characters. While this may seem adequate for many users, I have over 100 such files; some were automatically named (e.g., when ripped by Windows Media Player and stored in nested folders). Given that the NTFS file system used in Windows XP allows descriptive naming that results in long filepaths, it seems like a defect that the Iomega software will not back up those files. When I told this to Iomega support, they said they did not consider it a defect, but would add it to their suggestion database. Having worked for software companies, I know that such databases are often a black hole, so I'm not holding my breath for a fix.Although I could waste time manually changing the folder / file names and limit myself beyond what Windows / NTFS allows, I am still concerned that if they can't support something basic like this (simply extending the string used to hold the filepath), they are maybe deficient in other areas as well. If you can't trust the vendor for something this crucial (reliable backups for basic Windows/NTFS functionality), another alternative may be better.I have version 3.3.0.12. I will update this review if they ever fix their software.
I installed the latest drivers via the dlink website as of this writing. The card worked wonderfully, far more range than my g card. Signal strength was excellent. It was great until I went to shutdown my Vista HP notebook. It would restart everytime unless I physically pulled out this card before shutting down.I even went so far as a fresh install, same exact thing, restart on shut down everytime. How frustrating. I've read where another person had this exact same flaw happen with their HP notebook. It must be an incompatibility with HP notebooks and at least this expresscard. BTW, everything was updated on the notebook, ie Service Pack 1, and all the HP updates including the latest notebook bios firmware.I thought about just pulling it whenever I shut down, but ruled against that because I paid for this thing to work better than that. Give me some good luck with my next expresscard, the linksys, fingers crossed.
I bought this system to go with my JVC 400 watt surround. As soon as I connected it it began to hum. I thought maybe it was my JVC so I reconnected it to another RCA system I owned and it did the same thing. The sound is great at high volume but has the annoying hum at low volume and the sub drops out at low volume. I returned unit for a refund.
When I first received this unit the box was a little damaged. When I unpacked the unit it looked as if it was used somewhere else. I went ahead and opened it up hoping that it would work but no go. I tried programming the unit to specific channels that didn't work although the unit did power up. I worked with it for 2 days to no avail. I gave up and sent it back. A working unit might be a great purchase but unfortunately this wasn't. I wouldn't recommend based on my experience but others may disagree. We purchased a ZVBox and a scaler which worked flawlessly.
Ordered this TV two years ago from Amazon. Free Shipping, Great Price. Delivery was OK. 1 Guy showed up so I helped him take it to the viewing room. Got everything hooked up. Realized Cable Box wasn't HD ready so got another one ($10/month extra). Got it all hooked up, great picture for about a week. Then I noticed big yellow splotch. Called Amazon said to call Philips. Ok, must use authorized service center. Called them, supposed to show up in the morning, showed up at 1:30. Said he needed to order a part. 3 weeks later brings out part, wrong part and doesn't show up on time. Orders the new part another 4 weeks. No TV because he took out another part so he could put it all back together and bring it back out. Finally got it working after another week. Doesn't show up on time. Going good for about a year then noticed the blue/red would not stay converged. Messed around with it about once a week. Kept getting worse until I would fix it as best I could and an hour later it would be messed up. Called Service Place. $200 to look at the problem and they took the TV. Probably $500 if they can fix it. $800 if they need a new part from Philips. Should have got the extened warranty on this one. Based on other reviews not holding out much hope.
It was a gift for a friend in GREECE, and it came broke !!!!He will send it back and request immediately send it back direct to Greece.I trust AMAZON and this time made me have a bad image.
when it works (very rarely) it is fine. i have had problems with this unit within a year of purchase. it has trouble locking into satellites. yes, i tried all garmin's suggestions. been working with them for 8 months. tried everything, sent back to mfger, installed new software updates, the 3 button trick away from buildings, blah blah. garmin is stalling. let's see if they eventually DO THE RIGHT THING.
The CD envelopes had dried blood all over them it was gross and disgusting , ended up throwing them in the garbage.
Battery I have received was defective. Just a bit of power (for no more than 20 shots in my D80 and D200. Package were well sealed and battery looks as an original one...but I had bad luck.
I bought this from Amazon and it worked fine at the beginning. After a year or so, it stopped working. The hard drive still works fine because I can use it either connecting directly to a desktop or use another enclosure.
I purchased this Meizu Mp3 Player for my daughter for Christmas 2007. First, of all the controls are difficult to navigate, (a combination of buttons and touch controls) and the instructions were of no help. Secondly, the unit worked for 3 hours and them the display went to French, scrambled then shut down after 2 1/2 hours. We thought that the battery was just low so we charged it for 5 hours but the unit refused to turn back 'ON.' We return it an bought another brand. Please don't waste you money on this item when there are better quality units for a similar price.
My experience with the ZVM has been very rocky since the start. The problem isn't playing media or use of the actual device (although it is a bit clunkier than i had hoped), the issue is transferring files onto the ZVM. It's very touchy; sometimes you'll be able to get hundreds of songs transferred at once, but other times you'll go for one or two songs and the player will just freeze at 77% transferred or so. The real problem is video.One of the main "bragging points" of the ZVM is the ability to hold multiple codecs of video. Good luck getting some videos on the machine to enjoy that. I have many mpg, avi, and wmv clips that I wanted to transfer to the device, but almost every time, there's some sort of problem. For example, avi is a designated format that is supposed to be compatible with the ZVM, and I already have 5 or 6 avi movies loaded. However, the touchy machine will sometimes choose to reject your "compatible" movie and force you to convert to less than half the quality (the "best" option). Even then, sometimes conversion will be "unsuccessful" with no other information as to how to solve the problem.The Creative support team offers little to no help. When I called, they informed me that the player can only hold one type of video. Even though it's advertised as multi-codec and even though I already had more than one codec on the device, it's only meant to handle one of the options. That's all the assistance they could give. Troubleshooting was not an option.My last negative point is the sound. It's been impossible to balance the sound to having rich bass without "crackling." I've tried this with many sets of headphones and even speakers, but the device doesn't leave many customizable options, either no bass or a bass overload.Overall, if left with the choice to purchase a different mp3 player, I absolutely would not buy the ZVM again. I used to own an iRiver before it went obsolete and was intrigued by the options the ZVM seemed to offer as opposed to the iPod, but it's failed about every test miserably. My overall opinion is that, beautiful screen and comfortable size aside, the experience I have had with the ZVM has been frustrating and not worth it.
Bought 10 of these from another egg place. Opened one and could not get it to work for a year. I thought I was an idiot. Looking back for reviews, people have had nothing but headaches with them. On the other place, as late as 6/12, they post from manufacture, fill out RMA on site for replacement (apparently the chips or drivers are faulty with no fix, unless you buy the latest version that still do not support x64 bit systems). I have tried the open one on Vista, Win7 32 bit systems to no avail. I pulled the other 9 over a year ago from my retail rack, not wanting to have a customer even deal with it. Here is the company response asking for an exchange, not refund, as they posted on the egg place.--------------Dear Scott,We can't preform the action requested. Those cases on egg are still under warranty, and are out of stock. We apologize for any hindrance this may have caused.Thank you.The place they say are out of stock indeed has them for sale, about $1 more than this Amazon seller. What does a warranty have to do with an UNOPENED FACTORY SEALED product that they clearly accept by their responses to customers, to have them replaced with the troubles they are having. BUYER BEWARE AND SORRY FOR THIS SELLER, BUT THEY ARE JUNK and the Company will not replace brand new packaged items.. I have the five emails we have exchanged if anyone cares to have them all.
In my situation, about 60 mi line of sight from the transmitter and a big tree in front of my house, this antenna did not work. I understand that this is not a VHF antenna, however, some VHF channels were pulled in while others in the UHF band were not.A Winegard 7697P did the trick. It is a much bigger and more expensive antenna, so you may still want to try the DB8 first.
I bought a transmitter for my IPod mini about two years ago. It had four stations and was very simple and easy to use and it worked great!! It seems that simple is no longer an option and I bought this Tunebase FM Transmitter for a friend's IPod Nano and it has a bunch of options for stations and puts your ipod up high and seems very luxurious.. But it stinks!! i can never find a station without static and its a pain to have look through 100 stations. I am returning the product and will look for something better
i buy this memory in combo with a camera sony cybershot dsc-h5 by amazon, and this memory stick pro dont be used with that camera.
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.
These things suck. The performance is absolute garbage and the self discharge rate is higher than any battery I have ever used. I have to recharge them almost every time before using my camera. I don't know where Energizer gets their 2500mah rating from because I measured it to be about 800mah.
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 bought these a while back and they sucked it was a waste of money. I had them for a week and they blew out with an amp that was actually weaker on each channel than the sub woofers them self. I was disappointed wouldn't recommend them. I had another pair of Pyles too and they also lacked in sound quality and performance and I was tired of going with cheap system that blue out so I went with two JL audio W0V2 subwoofers and now those are what you call subwoofers yea there $120 a piece and I also bought a box and amp to go with it. The system ran me up $620 but it was well worth the money compared to the $300 dollars I had wasted on Pyle systems that kept blowing out and cheap boxes that kept falling apart. Let me just say save your money and buy something thats gonna last even if it cost more because its worth it and its better to go with quality over quantity than quantity over quality.
I hate this tablefalls over very very easily, poorly made, wheels to high does not roll under couch or chairsI wish I had returned itpoor quality woodabsolute waste of moneyfell over damaged my computerI have had this 3 months and hav to break down and buy another one
Toshiba needs to wrap their minds around the concept of product support. They appear to have adopted a strategy of avoiding support and upgrade issues by simply releasing new hardware every months or so. Want your PDA to do X? Upgrade, and We'll give you $25 for your old one.Check out the enthusiast forums: the hardware is OK, if they would only support it!
I had a similar product for a couple years from Koss: Koss SB/45. It is at least twice as cheaper, but has better sound quality.AAA batteries doesn't fit very well to the battery box for powering up the mic. You have an option either to leave the cover open or break the box when closing it.I'm disappointed.
This is listed as a universal mount, fitting LCD TV's up to 42" in size. I own a 32" Polaroid, and this unit is WAAAAYYYYYYY too small. It's total width is only about a foot, and the mounting holes on my TV are much further apart than that, as are most on TV's of this size that I have seen. If you read some other reviews on Peerless brand mounts, you will see that this seems to be a habit for them: Lying about the size to get you to order a mount that at first glance appears to be a good deal. Now I have to return this at my expense, and get a larger one. Go with another brand that won't trick you like Peerless does.
While this may be a capable router, the configuration is relatively simple. I do have some significant issues. Having an older model of the F5D7230-4, which is the model number for this router. I recently ordered two, and the user interface for these two is different. Not only is it different than my older router, the UI is also different between the two new ones.this may not be too much of an issue for most. But, I purchased them wrongfully assuming they would have the same features as my older F5D7230-4. there is significant difference between the versions. mostly for my use, I wanted to bridge my wireless connections to insure I had complete coverage in my large home. However, these do not support it. Customer support at Bangalore Belkin was of little help - they assumed I knew little or nothing of hardware, software, or firmware. They were clueless when I informed them of my intent and needed to pass me along to a supervisor and level 2 support.If all you need is a wireless 4-port router for a limited coverage area. This is capable. Beyond that, go with something else. Despite the price.
I recently upgraded from the 7110 which I was satisfied with. However it only lasted a total of two years before dieing. I do quite a bit of color printing. If you do as well I recommend that you select another printer. The ink cartridges on this printer are very small. HP has ripped us off by using a smaller ink cartridge and charging a higher list price. So you get both the inconvenience of needing to replace your cartridges more often and paying OUTRAGEOUS prices for the tiny cartridges.
I brought this right before Christmas based on Internet reviews. I was very pleased with the V36 until after a few days when it started to shut itself off to where I had to do a soft reset. It doesn't do it all the time and sometimes doesn't happen for days. Its not a terrible thing, I don't loose any data but it is somewhat inconvenient when you want to jot down a quick note . I called Viewsonic and they sent me a replacement. After a few days the replacement started doing the same thing. I email Veiwsonics tech support and they said that it is a problem that they are working on. Recently (I've only had this replacement for about a month) this new replacement has started a new thing where the screen starts getting fuzzy and then nonresponsive to where I have to do a soft reset. When my V36 works, it works great and the little camera is nifty but not something that I would take a family photo with.
i bought this cellphone battery and it won't even last a day long, won't hold the charge even for the entire day,very disappointed with this product
I bought a Sansa MP3 player and the battary lasted about a year. When I tried to get a replacement I found out that no one makes them. I tried calling Sansa but they put me through to a fullfillment company who couldn't help me. I tried calling back but no one would help me resolve the issue. Buy their products with caution...you're on your own if something goes wrong.
Does NOT hold a 9&quot; screen portable DVD player as advertised. I bought this case for my Toshiba SD-P2500 Portable DVD Player with an 8.9&quot; screen and it's too large to fit in this case.
Tv is ok getting at Customer Support is a joke..I called themE-mail them. I bought a new tv when it came it had no remoteor book on it was told to call them lines all busy, and whenyou do get there no help thay say ok and they call you backor e-mail you,but they never do I will never buy Apex again!!
installed these in dash of 90 jeep wrangler, had them in about 1 week and already blew one of them. one still sounds good. they did sound good while they worked, but alas, they do not both still work. since i only paid like 20 bucks, i'm not going to go thru the heartache of paying to send back and to only do the same. i even used them for highes and mids only, not pushing any bass thru them, and still blew. i am about to invest a little more due to the fact i had to completely disassemble my jeep's dash to install, i'm not going to take a chance on that again. if i were you, i'd spend a little more and get a better speaker.....i'm gonna order the polk audio 4 x 6 speakers now, so.......thanks!
When I received it I was unable to load anything. So it is lying on mys desk awaiting a free moment to try again.
I ordered this mouse as it's feature set seemed great! I didn't check the reviews here before ordering (I used some AMEX points) but really wish I would have.From day one, the green light comes on, seemingly with a mind of it's own. I've never been able to get the mouse to get picked up by any of my Macs or Windows laptops, it simple hasn't worked at all.Unfortunately (for me) I went on vacation and by the time i got back, the return period had expired and so basically I have a mouse that doesn't work.Bottom line: Don't buy this mouse, it sucks and has some serious flaws, even though some people here did manage to get it to work. Avoid at all costs.
Bought this DVD player; it arrived defective - a loud buzzing on the audio channels. Sony tech support confirmed it's a defect, sent it back. Amazon was great, shipped a replacement immediately. The second one had the same defect. We unplugged a player from another room - no buzzing. What are the odds of it happening twice? Not high...unless it's a defect in the design or manufacturing line. My real problem is with Sony - they offered to replace, but wouldn't promise new (it may be refurbished) and wouldn't offer expidited shipping even on the second defective unit - weeks of waiting. So much for their commitment to quality! I returned #2 to Amazon and bought Toshiba. Works great.
Very difficult to remove battery pack.Used the player 2-3 times before it stopped working for no apparent reason. Currently looking into exchanging for a new one!
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 love this device because it offers security software and it requires a finger print to access the security software. It is great to save those many logins/passwords/personalstuff that many people cannot remember. But, when I purchased a new computer that came with vista the cruzer profile would not work. I just got off the phone with SanDisk and they told me that it is not compatible with vista and she said that she does not believe that any updates will be released any time soon to fix this problem. This is crap! Do not buy this product if you run windows vista.
I must agree with the guy who had the over heating issue. I bough this card as a preventative measure and it ended up causing more of a problem which eventually cooked my video card. I have a Cooler Master 1000 case with 5 120mm fans. I was running a 9800gx2 in the system. Mind you, my system runs cool. The only reason I bought this product is because it seems like a good idea at the time. I was walking out of my favorite electronics store and I saw it on the shelf. I thought to my self "Cool, can't have too much cooling!" plus it was super cheap. Oh how I regret that day. This product collects huge amounts of dust. Its like the motor has a charge the just pulls in the junk. And the the design has no filter. So in most set ups the fan shroud's opening will face upwards like a cup and it just fills up with dust. It is super loud to start, but who cares when you're playing you favorite fps or jamming some tunes while coding websites right? Mine began to make a high pitched whine. Even after cleaning. What actually occurred was this thing heated up so much that the shape of the fan changed. Then I realized that this thing was actually creating most of the heat it was pushing out. The 9800gx2 that it was sitting next to all of a sudden started having issues. Normally core temps would never get past 75-80c. Even on a system stresser like Crysis. But now it was running at 98-101c under load and 75 at idle. And just this weekend, I'm playing a quick game of FEAR Combat (old game, low stress on card) my just of out warranty 9800gx2 cooks it self. So this low cost product cost me my video card investment, a weekend of billable hours and is putting my system on the rack until I can afford a new (500 range) card. Thanks to so much! high end system owner, please trust me, and make a better choice then I did on this product.
The whole idea of getting an anti-glare filter (as this is advertised as) is to get less strain on the eyes when using the computer screen. This one does not do that at all.The filter in reality decreases the amount of light it lets through to one's eyes from the screen and increases the amount of light it lets through from the outside, as visible with more reflectiveness of outside objects. It does not matter if one reverses the screen, same thing happens.Previously one could not see any reflection from objects behind one, but now those objects are clearly shown, so it is almost like staring at a mirror. Looking into a mirror is even more tiring than looking into the very lighted screen without.I realize now the whole concept of adding this barrier between the screen, the air (distance) and one's eyes, in order to stop glare (so strong reflection), is a faulty idea. It will never work, because outside light sources will always change the result (unless a person is in a totally darkened room with no windows, which few people ever are in).In a situation with light sources (windows, reflective objects etc), the only right way to filter the glare is to have a filter right on one's own eyes, so as part of one's glasses. That way there is no reflection from objects behind or next to one's body.So this product can really not be sold as an anti-glare product. It virtually never is.If you need it merely so people standing next to you cannot look see what is on the screen (unless they are behind you) when you're playing games in the boss his time when you're supposed to work for your salary,) this is for you. You'll also be able to see the reflection of your boss then when he stands behind you and discovers what you're doing. :-)
HAVING TROUBLE WHEN I GET OUT IN THE SUN WITH IT. iT FALLS OFF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. hAVE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM WETTING IT, TO USING DOUBLE FACE TAPE ON IT & NOTHING WORKS.
I have been using one of these for my workouts and when I am out on mission (think Iraq) for a couple months now; the sound quality is good, and the battery life is truely great. However, one day it is willing to play a file, the next day I load the same file onto it and it refuses to play it. The pattern seems to be based on file types, so if you want anything to play reliably, you will need the files to be copied into probably about three different formats.There is no shuffle feature. I have tried everything, heck there is not even a fast forward feature that would be a lifesaver.And Itunes cannot load music onto it... I have tried everything right up to redownloading itunes and restalling it three different times. I still like itunes for shorting my music files, but that is all it can do.The one redeeming factor is it does not waste battery power with visual features such as a screen.
Chief website says "Chief products are designed and manufactured at the corporate headquarters, located in Savage, Minnesota." I went with Chief because of this statement. I got it today and box clearly says "made in China" I try to buy made in USA things whenever possible and am very disappointed that this isn't. I feel deceived. I'm returning to find one that is made in America. I got an offer from beamupusa to drill holes to fit my projector and their products say they are so I'll probably go that route.It would be nice if Amazon put in country of origin for every product. It should say where assembled and where manufactured.
I liked this player while it was working, but that wasn't for long. Two weeks after ordering it, it's junk now. It won't recognize that it has a disc of any kind in it.[UPDATE]The problem I reported above was OPERATOR ERROR. Here's the story: when I inserted a disc, nothing came up on the screen, except for a message "A/V" in the upper left corner. There was nothing about this message in the owner's manual, and no disc I tried would play.I sent the player back and received a replacement the next day. EXCELLENT SUPPORT FROM AMAZON!Then, weeks later, I decided to try using the Coby's screen to show the image from another DVD player I have. When I moved the little switch on the right rear side to accept video input, the "A/V" message appeared again.I suspect that the switch must have been moved without my noticing it -- it's in a pretty exposed location. The manual was absolutely no help in figuring out what this message means. Probably the player was working fine, but the owner's manual was useless in the situation.My second player is working fine. The first player worked fine, too, except for the lack of operating information. I'm upgrading my rating to reflect this experience to FOUR STARS. (The review editor won't let me change the stars, unfortunately.)
This is really a shame to have to write, considering I consider this a mild waste of money now, but I do regret buying this table. When I read the reviews here saying that there was hum that was "unacceptable", I figured I wouldn't be that unfortunate. But never think it won't be you, I guess. I bought this table for two reasons; a)I wanted a decent, direct drive that would warrant an audiophile cartridge while being affordable and b) I wanted the table to play 78's, so I could digitize old records of my grandfather's sax playing. Well I refuse to do the latter if there is a hum in all the recordings. The minute I put a new cart on it, I heard the hum. The 78 cart had it much worse. The only time you can't really hear it is with the original cart, which tells me the cartridge was designed to specifically negate the bad tone-arm wiring scheme. I heard that some had found the grounding of the wire to be wrong.Now I wouldn't give it one star because I will still use it til I can afford a real table that can handle 78's, probably a Stanton since there's are equal (from what I've heard) to the real deal; a Technics. Except the Technics doesn't do 78.The AT-PL120 is listenable, especially if you are not an audiophile or want to upload records to your computer in any form. But if you are interested in quality but want to save a buck, I'm afraid this is going to be very enticing but is not worth half the cost of a Technics or Stanton. Please save your money and look elsewhere. You will be doing yourself a favor.
Great design, it is definitely very compact. Installation was simple however the image on mine "jumps" every few seconds. This is very annoying to the other person. I contacted Creative support and they were not very helpful. Unfortunately, this one is going back....
This thing is a piece of junk!!! We bought this at Target 2 years ago. We've used it maybe 10 times on 3-hr car trips and the thing just quit working. Won't read the DVD. DO NOT BUY!!!!
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.
The camera is wonderful, 5 stars all the way. I have no complaints and it is easy to use and takes beautiful pictures.MY COMPLAINT IS WITH AMAZONThe 1GB memory stick (MSX1GS) listed under accessories is the incorrect one.The correct stick is the MSX-M1GS.I received the incorrect stick from a 3rd party (etronics.com)The exchange policy of etronics is that the customer is responsible for all shipping costs and a restocking fee.Since I believe it is Amazons fault 100% that I ordered the wrong memory stick, I do not believe that I sould have to spend an additional $30 to get the correct stick.Amazon customer service was friendly but completely unhelpful. It is going to be a huge pain to get the correct stick.I have been a happy Amazon customer for many years, but this experience will make me look elsewhere in the future.As a side note...the camera I ordered at the same time was listed "In Stock" but arrived long after the promised date.
The Magellan Roadmate series doesn't have a complete map in it. I tried to put a street address in for a street that has houses that are over 50 years old, the entire street ISN'T in the database and support said that maybe next year they will update the database and add the street.DO NOT RELY ON THIS FOR YOUR DIRECTIONS! I am returning it.If you want to check this out yourself, the street is NE 9th Terrace in Pompano Beach, FL
I'm going on 4 months now and still this card does not work with my ipaq. I'm running WIN CE4.20 on the ipaq, I've tried installing the drivers every-which-way I can think of to no avail. Linksys support did not help, they are just as baffled as to why. I'm running a 3-system wireless network using Linksys everything works great, just can't get this card to work. I've been reading all kinds of reviews from all kinds of web-sites for this card, and have come to the conclusion that it does not work. I'm going to use bluetooth instead, hope that works.
Battery life is horrible. Scratches easily. Screen is easily cracked. I honestly threw this thing away after the screen cracked. P.O.S. I realized that just didn't have to look that cool so I bought a creative labs mp3 player.
This set of headphones were bad right out of the box..I have co-worker/friends that have purchased the same product ( refurbished by the same company ) and most have failed to work properly within 2 to 5 days..problems like ( canceling feature doesn't work at all..Humming noise..or bad sound quality ) I wouldn't waste my time or money sending product back to this company..as they can't fix them right the first time..(...)..
Product worked reasonably well but failed after just a little over 1 year.Now doesn't record even with slow Sony DVD disks (hard or impossible to get now)Expensive for what it is compared to new offerings from other vendors.
I loved these speakers for nearly 3 years. Then the DIN cable that goes from the control pod (right speaker with controls) to the subwoofer stopped working. Search the internet; it's a common problem after you've had them for a while. Don't buy these if you want them to work for more than a few years.
I have the Presto 6-Quart and it is well built. This 4-Quart is a junk. The wall is thinner than the 6-Quart and the seal leaks. If you bought the 4-Quart one, watch for the cooking time. Because of the seal leak, the food may be burnt pretty quickly. That's what happened to once. It never happened to the 6-Quart one. Interestingly, the logo on the 4-Quart one is completely different from the one on the 6-Quart one.
I have had my TV for 7 months. I have sound, such that it is, but no picture, just a white screen. After mine went out, I started checking on the internet and found 3 out of 5 had the same problem anywhere from 1 month to 13 months.....I called Polaroid and they said to return my TV. I am just waiting to see if I ever get a replacement TV. I am not very confident, went and bought a Sony today.Don
We are using this intercom in a two story house. There are several problems. We have to speak very very slowly to be understood. There is a light beneath the main button that flashes, which is distracting at night. I have to leave the bedroom unit turned off at night. The unit in the bedroom and the one in the living room (same floor) interfere with each other if both are on. My biggest complaint is that it is so hard for my husband and I to understand each other through these units. We have to say a word, pause, say the next word, pause, and so on. It's very frustrating. Sometimes it is less frustrating to go downstairs than to try to communicate with this intercom. For what it cost I expected it to work much better than it has. We won't buy this brand again.
Be careful before buying the model DVDR35057/37. It has several known issues including loosing all programming when powered off. For example - ours will loose programing when left turned off overnight and requires reprogramming each morning to use it. Phillips is aware of the issue and offers a firmware upgrade on their website which can sometimes temporarily fix the problem. We did the firmware upgrade but it went back to it's old ways of loosing programming after a couple of months. Next, we sent the unit in for repairs (under warranty) and described the problem to them. They listed solder/re-solder & firmware upgrade on the repair ticket - When we got it back it worked fine for one day then the next night it lost all programing again. I don't plan to send it back in because it takes them to long to repair it and send it back. I'd recommend looking at the next model up. Hopefully they've resolved this issue.
After my Brother laser printer had to be replaced, I bought the Epson CX5800F for business use. I special ordered it because no one had one available. It arrived very fast which I took to be a positive. From the get go, I started having trouble printing from my computer and spent numerous hours on the phone with Epson support, only to be told the machine was defective and they would send out a replacement. The replacement arrived, also had the same technical issues as the first and would not turn off unless it was unplugged. More time spent on the phone with Epson support, another machine sent out after the 2nd one was determined defective. This third machine printed from the computer, did copying, but would not fax. The numbers keyed in disappeared off the screen. Once again, numerous phone calls and time spent on Epson support line (and by the way, ALL of the calls and hours on the phone were long distance not toll free, more money spent!). This 3rd machine was determined defective by Epson and they sent out yet a fourth machine, all in the space of 5-6 months. We still cannot send or receive faxes. All the things the other reviews thus far have said about it are also true. This time, we took it to a computer technician locally to see if they could get it going. They said the fax machine part of the Epson CX5800F is not working at all. They also called Epson on our behalf and at this point, Epson told them they do not want anything to do with it and frankly neither do I!! I am going to try Epson customer service and based on my history with them, hope to get my money back, so I can get an HP or something else! If all else fails, I am going to end its life with my sledge hammer!
I bought this canon hood, which cost me 40 dollars, and it is loose and lets light in the back. It shakes on the lens as I carry it around. Even though it does what it is intended to do, of all the Canon hoods I have this is the biggest rip off for the cost.
The sound quality was impressive, but the right channel earphone failed within one week of use. An attempt to get a replacement or money back from the manufacturer was unsuccessful.
I had just bought this printer Feb 14, 2007. I tried using the duplex (double -sided) printing. The duplex feeder is not working and is damaged. I had just contacted CANON & they said that I'm eligible for a warranty exchange but they will be sending me a REURBISHED unit. I do not know if it's the printer or if it's AMAZON. I bought an EPSON CX6400 2 yrs ago from AMAZON and just like this one, there was something wrong with the feeder and the same thing happened, they had to give me a refurbished unit. LAST TIME I WILL BE BUYING ANY PRINTERS FROM AMAZON....
I purchased the Toshiba DVD SD-3900 player and within 20 hours of play, the sound started fading then the picture went blank. I reset the unit by unplugging it and plugging it back again. Unfortunately, the unit was unable to play another DVD movie stating disc error. I tried the same DVD movie in other DVD players I have and the movie played just fine. My new Toshiba SD-3900 DVD player &quot;Ran-Out-Of-Gas-Fast&quot;. I returned the player for a full refund...I'm sure the company makes quality players however, I doubt it if I will purchase another Toshiba DVD player.
One ear of these headphones went dead after a month of running. My old Sony sport headphones were excellent and lasted years. I'm not sure what's changed, but it's frustrating to get so little use from a purchase.
I have been using Verbatim for quite some time now. In fact my machine specifically recommends the use of Verbatim, Mitsubishi, or JVC disks. Until now I have been happy with them. But the two most recent spools I have purchased have been nothing but problems. The 100 pack which I cannot find where it was made has errored every single disk I have tried to record on. The second spool of 50 was made in Taiwan and seems to be hitting about a one in three error rate. I very much miss the old made in Japan disks. Tried writing to Verbatim about the warranty and was told they only warranty on data recorded on a computer, no other sources such as DVD recorders. Their current DVD-R disks should be avoided. Although I am still having absolutely no problems with their DVD+RW disks, owing mainly I am sure to the different way by which +RW disks record. I hear JVC is the better disk to try so I will be moving on from Verbatim and trying that from now on.
I like this product fine -- when it works. However, no matter what I do, it turns off after a minute of use. The instructions say that it's designed to shut off "after 50 seconds of silence", in order to save power. Apparently, its idea of silence is VERY skewed, because the only way I can get it to stay awake is to turn it up so loudly that the audio distorts (it's peaking/overloading). It's unusable, so I'm going to return it and go with a different brand.Iphone 3GS users beware: I got almost no GPS reception when this product was plugged into my phone's audio port.
Just like my Samsung Blackjack, one week after the one year warranty is up, tada, they break! One side of the earphones just stopped working. My Sonys, on the other hand, have been going strong for about 3 years. Sound quality leaves a lot to be desired too.
Long story short, I had a much stronger signal (5 full bars + full speed, through 3-5 walls) with this wireless range extender: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DMEYCY?tag=a52-20&ie;=UTF8LONG STORY:I have the DIR-655, which sits near the ceiling on the first floor, exactly located on the far left side of the house. I have one wireless-N linked PC, which sites directly above it (on the second floor). Every other computer or device runs on wireless-G, including my iPod Touch.The main issue is with the iPod Touch, which I enjoy using from the bedroom upstairs. However, the bedroom is on the far right side of the house, exactly opposite to the side of the house that the router is on. The signal must travel through the ceiling and 3-4 walls (depending on the exact path the signal travels).The iPod does work from the bedroom 80% of the time, but only gets one bar and is pretty slow when it does work. Once the battery dips below a certain percentage on the iPod, the wireless signal grows weaker (I assume due to power saving mode).This antenna isn't enough to help improve that. Beforehand, I had tried all the DIY home-made antenna boosting tricks, but to no avail. In all cases, The iPod would hardly gain any speed, and would still run with only 1 bar a majority of the time (when it is working at all).The wireless-N range extender (linked above) is honestly the way to go... 5 bars and full speed through 3-5 walls (maybe even more in your case).
The belt loop failed after only three months use. Luckly I caught the case before it hit the ground.
Run do not walk from this piece of junk. Does not work with much software. Support is a joke. It took me three calls, over 2 hours on hold, to find out printer does not support Quicken or Quickbooks printing - at all, unless I buy third party check writing software for another $70.00 - which is more than I paid for the printer. According to support this is a "known issue" with no fix, which is not described on the box, in the product literature or its Website.
DO NOT BUY THIS DVD/VCR COMBO.!This is easily the worst electronics purchase I've made in the last 2 years. I returned the item after using it for 5 days.1. The remote control is terriblely made. The numbers are not organized in standard format (1/2/3; 4/5/6; 7/8/9; 0). Instead they're laid out in two rows. It's absolutely terrible design.2. It's impossible to program the VCR to record shows. The menu is nearly impossible to figure out even for a technically savvy person. I shudder to imagine my sister attempting to program a recording of her favorite show.3. The LED display is so small that you cannot see it if you're more than 6 feet away.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!!
This is not a 3-in/3-out fused terminal block.Think of it as a GIANT 1-in and 3 out and now you are dealing with reality. Say about the size of the end of a 2 x 4.I bought 2, thinking they were about the standard AGC size. BUT, input is really 1 common lug.At the price they are offered, I bought 2, and I'm glad that I did, because I was able to cannibalize one unit to mnake a true 3-3 fused connection.Not worth going ballistic over, but even the shrink-wrap packaging described this wrong.
This is the worst DVDs I have used ever. Never buy Memorex DVDs unless you really want to waste your money.
i know you are not supposed to drop electronics, but i've had ipods, cell phones, cameras and other items fall and still work. this one, new out of the box, fell from about a foot high and stopped working right away. i expect things to be sturdy and resilient and resist the impacts of everyday life.
The service was excellent. Item arrived in advance of anticipated date. Well packed. Unfortunately, this "universal" charger does NOT fit Kodak cameras. It was returned. The return process was quick, easy and effective. No hassels.
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.
I suppose this receiver may be acceptable for a small or noise restricted viewing area. The sound quality and presence is excellent although realism is far out of it's reach due to amplification wattage limitations. The difference between this receiver and even RCAs' now superceded, outdated RT2300 is like night and day. My older RCA receiver has twice the power, the same reproductions specs., 2 main speakers, 1 center, 2 surround, and a 100watt powered subwoofer; FOR THE SAME PRICE!Now, also take into account the fact prices are dropping with length of time on the market, proliferation, and competition!I felt severly ...[over charged]concerning My Harmon Kardon purchase.I sold it in a yard sale for ...[undisclosed dollar amount] and considered myself lucky.I am now the proud owner of a new RCA RT Series System. Pick any new RCA home theater package 100watts or better and you'll be Thrilled with your purchase and amazed at the realism & quality. You'll also have money left for POPCORN!Jimmy Dickens/ Future Marketing Concepts/
I run a busy accounting office and cannot afford to shut down because the printer cartridge runs out or we are out of paper or other supplies. In January I ordered a cartridge for my HP 4050se printer to have on hand when the old cartridge expired. It sat on the shelf for a few weeks before I actually needed it the first week of April. From the very first page it printed the copies were streaked and blurry. When I contacted the vendor "Databazaar" they pointed out that it was over 60 days since I ordered it and there was nothing they could do. A cursory examination would have revealed that the cartridge was full, not used and clearly defective but they were not even willing to look at it. So much for the "100% compatible" guarantee. The moral of this story is, it was a $27 gamble compared to the $106 cost of a genuine HP cartridge. So it was an inexpensive lesson. But if I did not have another printer in the office it could have been a very expensive lesson. If the performance of your printer is important to your livelihood don't fool around with so called "compatible" cartridges. Barry Perl CPA, Miami, Florida.
Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950 stutters and the voice never matches up with the mouths. Bummer
This is for anyone thinking of buying a Handspring product. I purchansed a handspring deluxe through amazon 3 weeks ago. I have had nothing but trouble with this device since I purchased it. The worst part is you have to pay just to speak with anyone in Handsprings customer service dept. I have spent over $50.00 trying to get help with my hot synch problems. All I got was an agents who could barly speak english and did not seem to be that familar with the product, who kept putting me on hold to ask a tech person what to try next. I should have heeded the other warnings that were posted on amazon regarding this brand. Now I"m stuck with an expensive paper weight. Don't make the same mistake I made.
Would be great if it could link with the MS-Streets and Trips 2007. I bought the USB version as part of the Streets and Trips and thought it would be excellent to BT to the GPS receiver. So I bought it, but I cannot select the "right" com port in Vista.
I was please with this product for the first few months. Even if I had to charge the battery daily, it was a nice portable unit, and the size is outstanding.However, when I deleted songs off of it today, and replaced with new titles, I unplugged it from the computer, and the unit went blank. It will no longer turn on.Spend a bit more of your hard earned money, and get something that will last longer.
I'll skip all the good details about this TV - others can cover that. Here's what I found. I'm told by experts it's a good TV, assuming you don't watch something on 4:3 ratio for more than 2 hours at a time. The screen burns lines along the side, showing up when you watch something in wide screen. And get this... it's not covered by the warranty! While Samsung says there are things you can do to help 'fix' this, the fact that this happens should be unacceptable for any consumer. The vast majority of TV programming is still in 4:3 ratio and it's not ideal to stretch everything out just for the sake of the TV's health. I also don't care that this is covered in the manual, common knowledge among TV geeks, or that this isn't specific to Samsung TVs (it may even be common for most plasmas and LCDs). To protect the consumer, there should be an on-screen warning or something far more obvious than text in the manual.So be warned if you intend to purchase this, or any other wide-screen TV for that matter. Don't watch anything in 4:3 ratio.
i bought this unit for myself for xmas with the intent of dubbing my family vcr tapes and hi8mm tapes onto dvd. as reported by others, it dub's for about 1 1/2 mins, then a quick box comes on the screen... video imput has changed, the dvd counter goes back to zero and dubbings stops... i have already ruined 2 dozen dvd's.sent the unit back to toshiba, got it back 10days later, and it was repacked into the box within 30mins to go rite back to them...tech tells me the unit might be sensing a glitch in the 8mm tape (hogwash, it is a pan of the grand canyon), or it senses a copyright infrigment/etc/etc.i told tech if issue is unresolved, i want a refund (fat chance).. the unit SUCKS>.. DO NOT BUYupdate.... about 4 months ago toshiba sent me a newer model .. i can't comment on this new model, as i 'borrowed' my bro's panasonic unit, and instead of returning his panny, i kept it and gave him the new in box toshiba..while the 600 sux'd, i have to give a thumbs up to toshiba for exchanging my unit..
I purchased the Epson 1650 Photo Flatbed Scanner 6 months ago. The primary reason I was attracted to this particular model was it's ability to scan 35mm slides. NOT.... Although Epson claims it is Mac compatible, Epson neglects to inform the consumer that the scanner IS NOT COMPATIBLE with the Mac OS X operating system.Epson has been promising me delivery of the necessary drivers (at an additional cost, accompanied by a sales receipt, UPC bar code, and required application form) for 6 months now. In my latest contact with Epson (Oct. 3,2002) I am told they &quot;do not know when the driver will be available&quot;.So in conclusion, you owners of Mac computers - don't consider buying this product if you expect to use it as a scanner ... for anything else? ... it's up to you!
This device needs another device to program it. Unless you have X10 programming modules, buying this will be a waste of your time and your money. It should be illegal to sell this kind of stuff without disclosure of important information.
This card simply does not perform to it's product specifications and marketing claims. This can mostly be attributed to the terrible sound drivers that cause a multitude of problems. Such problems include random sound distortions, popping, broken microphone input etc. Yes that's right this XtremeGamer sound card does not currently feature working support for microphones. Customer support is also rather terrible so no one on the support forums has received any support for these problems. Do yourself a favor and look towards the Auzentech or BlueGear range of sound cards, as they actually function.
This card worked terribly. I already owned an A/B/G card from Linksys and it worked great. But this B/G card didn't work at all on the same laptop and on other laptops I tried. I purchased another linksys A/B/G and was very pleased. Even if you are using the G network, spend the extra money to get the A/B/G card (if you're getting the linksys).
The screen arrived damaged (thanks!) and when I called the customer support number and informed them about the damage, I never heard back from them. Very frustrating. I don't think I will be ordering from them again.D.O. in Cali
I purchased this camera for my in-laws, with the intention of using it to share video when our first-born arrives. Their machine is a new Dell, running Windows XP, broadband (cable) connection, and AIM 5.9. Everything sounds good so far, right? Well, after spending fruitless hours trying to alter firewall settings on the router, XP and ISP, and talking with customer support from AOL, D-Link and Creative, I was never able to get the camera to work with AIM 5.9. AOL does suggest opening all firewall ports 1024-5000 (which seems to be a bit of a security issue). Regardless, I had to return this Christmas present, and my father-in-law later bought a Logitech camera, and had it running within minutes, with no alterations to any firewalls (i.e. his computer is still safe and secure). Why give it 2 stars? The camera WAS working in its native application and in Yahoo Messenger, and the video looked OK; however, my goal was to use this camera with AIM (as stated on the product), which never happened, and will be required to see our newborn since we have a Mac with iChat AV. So, if you want to chat with AIM (and with a Macintosh on the other end), either buy a Logitech camera, or convince your entire family to buy Macs :)
When i ordered this item i was expecting a charger and case of the regular sized Ipod. Imagine my disapointment when i discovered that this was for and Ipod mini and cound not return the product because, one it was already open and two there was no shipping adress.
This product broke the first time I used it. Then part of the jack on this unit got stuck in my accessory plug in my vehicle costing me money in repairs!! Then tryng to return the item was a joke. Needless to say I wasted my time and money on this item!!
I ordered 6 Cybiko Wireless Entertainment Systems for my kids and their friends, (...).Not one of these units will accept a charge. The kids seemed to enjoy playing the games while plugged into an outlet, but obviously they would be much more fun and useful if they could be charged and taken on the go.I attempted to contact Cybiko's tech support on four separate occasions for advice, and they refuse to even send a response.I have read many good reviews on this product. My opinion on the clearance items is that even at [less price] they are not worth the money. Perhaps the defective batteries explain why they are being offered at such a discount.
I bought this right after Thanksgiving and it lasted all the way til 5 days past the return period! Now giving error "no disc" messages. Wasted an hour with customer service (1/2 hr on hold), then was told I can mail it to Texas (at my expense) for them to replace or repair. I've had it five weeks and then am to lose it for proabably two? Hello? On top of everything, it stopped recording on the night I was performing on a national broadcast--adding insult to injury. Am hoping Best Buy will take it back under their extended Christmas return policy. They're usually pretty good--at least SOMEBODY stands behind their products!
The body is capable of producing great quality, razor sharp images. Sadly the same quality does not extend to the standard 18-55 kit lens, either mechanically or optically. For example...- The inner lens tube wobbles all over the place, which makes you wonder what is actually holding it in position.- Accurate manual focusing is impossible due to the amazingly poor design and build.- The lens mount is plastic.- The optics are shockingly poor. Don't expect sharp images, esp at the tele end. If you compare the optical performance of this lens to the Nikon std 18-55 kit lens, you could be forgiven for thinking that Canon are having a bit of a laugh. You can make up your own mind if you check out the "Reviews" section of the Photozone site (comes up via any of the search engines). Try opening two web browser sessions and size them down width ways so you can compare the two lenses side by side. I think you'll be shocked at what you see.So why does Canon ship such a poor lens as standard with this body? Beats me - its reputation is widely reported in mags and online. The sooner Canon discontinue the std 18-55 lens the better - it's absolute pap and has no place on a current day DSLR.My recommendation to anyone thinking of buying this camera is to buy the body and choose the lens separately. If you must have a Canon lens then the IS version of the 18-55 is infinitely better than the std (non-IS) 18-55 kit lens (in terms of the image quality it delivers anyway - mechanically it's not much better). Or, if you don't mind going down the third party lens route, you could opt for the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 - a cracking lens that really does justice to the superb quality and design of the body. Which to choose? The Canon IS 18-55 is cheaper, while the Tamron 17-50 is faster and significantly better in terms of image quality (sharper into the image corners and sharper at the tele end too).Happy hunting. :-)
There are no holes in the casing to allow airflow at battery. It took a year, but the heat buildup warped the battery's metal casing. A replacement battery cost $125.00 which brought the total cost for using this shiny case to $150.00. Do not buy this product. If you already own it, remove it now from your beautiful 17" Macbook Pro.
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.
Maybe it's just me but I went through 2 of these cards on my new HP laptops.. I say laptop(S) because I received the 1st D-Link card at the time I bought my new HP.. Installed the card using the D-Link software and nothing.. Called D-Link and talked to a tech.. He declared the card was bad because the lite wouldn't come on.. Sent the card back and much to Amazon's credit, I had a replacement in 2 days (very happy with their service).. Tried to install new card and samething, no lite to indicate it was working.. Decided the laptop must have issues so I sent it back and got a new one (happy with HP's service as well).. Got the new laptop and tried to install the card.. Again nothing.. No lites, no connection etc.. Called D-Link once again.. Same answer from t/s, send it back.. Like I said, maybe it's just me but I can't recommend this card after the poor D'Link t/s and the fact that I was never able to get 2 different cards working in 2 different pc's..PS.. Both laptops were/are running Vista.. Not sure if that plays into it because God knows I've had my own issues with Vista as well..
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!
Bought this ... two weeks ago, it is NOT compatible with my Centrino laptop at all. ... I then bought another router D link DI-614+, works perfect with Centrino, 2 times faster than Netgear (tested through MSN.com).
I bought this palm thinking it would be a great little machine to take notes on during class (I bought the compatible wireless keyboard as well) and to surf the web. Boy, was I mistaken. First after 40 days of owning the item, it started to promptly shut off and reboot while I was writing notes in the word application. Then, I never managed to figure out how to use the wirelss. No one knew how and PALM was thoroughly not helpful. After sending the PALM back twice to be "fixed" nothing has been repaired and it is worthless. If you want something for any use other than as a scheduler, get a fujitsu tablet pc. There service is much better.
The bag should have been made large enough to hold the 740 manual without having to crunch it up and place it on the top.Disappointed.
I have owned this camcorder for about 1 year now. Its on its way to get repaired by Sony for the 2nd time. It just dies on me, and wont come back on. The base for charging and transfering videos is a joke. Im sure thats the next thing to malfucntion. The first time they fixed it they managed to gave me a 90 day warranty. It died again after 98 days!
I bought the card and discovered that they shipped it without the drivers it needed. I found Computer Geeks completely unresponsive, and it took most of a weekend searching the net to finally find that the only thing available was generic chipset drivers from Oxford Semiconductors. (Thanks, Oxford) (expletive deleted, Computer Geeks)
My right speaker went out almost immediately. Also, iSound was advertised as having AC power, which it did not. I'm very disapppointed! Finally, poor quality construction. I'm still trying to find a good portable unit.
The reviews on this product vary widely. I am not sure why, but my experience was the pits.I have been unable to connect wirelessly with this computer. Since this was the primary reason I purchased it to begin with, this is a major problem.My wireless home network works fine with all other devices except this computer. The wifi indicator light on the printer has NEVER been lighted. I have had several email exchanges with Lexmark support and searched their website thouroughly, but have never gotten an answer.Lexmark seems to ignore one fundamental issue: the wifi indicator never shows any function at all. All the troubleshooting tips they have given me require the light to show up as orange before they are any good. Since I have no light, the tips do not help me in any manner.If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy to set up printer for connecting via a USB cable, this is a good purchase. If you are looking for a WIRELESS CONNECTION TO A WIRELESS HOME NETWORK UTILIZING MAC OSX, IT IS A HORRIBLE PURCHASE. Try another product and avoid the frustration.
The phone/PDA mount works great but I don't know why Amazon is charging $52.99 when you can buy directly from Garmin for $24.99.
I picked one of these units up from a local retailer and wow was I underwealmed. After 10-15mins (less if you are walking any closer than 3 meters from it) The convergence goes totally out of wack. The manual calls for the user to turn the unit off for 1/2 hr and then run the perfect picture feature. That would be cool if it actually worked. Looking at the screen reminds me of watching an old 3D movie. Yes for you videophiles out there I tried tuning the convergence manually. What will really disturb you though is that when I called Akai to get a service rep out all I got was a machine. Wouldn't you know it after three calls no one returned my messeges. Great product support! In fairness this unit may have just been a lemon. Even Sony has lemons. However the price was right and the one on display at the store got my heart pounding. I am getting it replaced by the retailer because they have a no hassle policy. I will repost with the results on PT5598HD # 2. Keep in mind though unless you are buying from an awesome retailer that is local to your area. Based on AKAI's complette lack of customer support I can't recomend this or any other AKAI product for that matter! BUYER BEWARE!
Sounds great until you start moving.. Cuts in and out. Get the tape connector instead.
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.
If you want pictures that look like they were taken in a cave a mile underground inside a lead box, then this is the camera for you!
Purchased radio 2 years ago. Reception poor, can only get one local station at night, which is when I listen to it to fall asleep at night. Can get another station during the day and I live about 20 miles north of the city. Batteries run out every 2 weeks. Feature that shuts off radio in 90 minutes has stopped working, so batteries last only 2-3 days if I don't wake up to shut it. Difficult to program, can never get that function to work. Right tuning key has lost power to go that direction. Would not purchase another, couldn't find a company number to call them when I needed help in programing the 2 stations I can get. Will not purchase another of this brand.
I bought this stylus/pen combo to use with my iPad thinking that it must be of high quality since it has such high reviews. My experience hasn't been what I had hoped for. The stylus end tore within the first two weeks of purchase. I called Box wave and got the "you have to talk to Amazon" runaround. I haven't talk to Amazon yet, but I expect the same response.For the money they are getting for this product I think the clip is also pretty crappy...I'm afraid to use it because I know that the cheap metal will break.As a pen this tool is marginal at best, just a cheap ball-point that sometimes is slow to get the ink flowing...that's been pretty annoying!It would have been nice if when you were using the pen that you could put the "cap" onto the stylus end of the tool, as it is you can't so you stuck with the cap just floating around where ever when you use the pen.All and all I wish I would have looked around for a better tool before I dropped $28 (with shipping) on this POS.
The GoodIf you have a 15.4 inch laptop, expect a great product that is stable and not wobbly. I tested it.The BadIf you have a 17inch laptop, expect a product that does not support your laptop effectively. "Flip it over and presto you have a surface for a 17inch laptop" Hardly, the base is now smaller then the top. When moving it off your lap, you have to be extra careful the laptop does not tip over, because it will. ( I tested this on a soft surface, completely top heavy on the screen side and fell right over) This is an accident waiting to happen with a 17inch laptop. The manufacture should be ashamed to advise this for use with a 17inch laptop. Because this was obviously designed for a 15inch laptop.
I ordered this mouse along with my new laptop three weeks ago, and now I'm already shopping for a new mouse.First of all, after couple minutes of not using, I have to somehow shake the mouse in order to get the pointer move again. Especially when my laptop goes into screensaver mode - a simple "twitch" doesn't do it. I have to shake my poor mouse like a madman to get out of the screensaver. Second- scrolling is very choppy. Sometimes I scroll down, and the scrollbar moves up (and vice versa). Also, sometimes I have to click twice because nothing happens on my first click.I'm so disappointed that I spent this much money on this mouse. Kensington needs to work on some quality testing before releasing their products.Like right now, after typing this review, my mouse isn't responding again so I just had to shake it couple times to click the submit button - that is, if I can get it on my first click...I really do *not* recommend this mouse.
I'm picky about sound, but wasn't expecting super-high quality sound for the price- just something to replace the rotted speakers in the 1990 Geo Prizm I picked up to save gas money on my commute. 45 minutes is a long time to listen to static and fuzz! Well, I boughtBoss 612UA MP3-Compatible Digital Media AM/FM Receiveras a low-powered stereo so I could play MP3s off my iPhone or MP3 player, andBoss P45.4C Phantom 4" 4-Way Speakerfor up front speakers (both awesome by the way), but I needed some rear speakers too and Amazon said these would fit (barely do) and hooked everything up. Sounded good right off the bat, but I wanted to give it time before posting a review because speakers need a little time to break in, and I wanted to play a good sample of music through them to post a better review (everything from classical to rock to symphonic metal (Within Temptation) or something with a ride range like Cruxshadows).So, my dinky little 50 Watt x4 stereo, cranked up to whoopie still should by no way challenge these 300 Watt Pyle speakers at 150 Watts each. They should be able to handle WAY more than the pathetic amount of juice being thrown at them! I have some Pyle Pro speakers at my home as replacements in a couple old towers, and love them, which is why I tried these. These 300 Watt speakers, not so much. One month in (only a couple of weeks of use) and one of these sounds fuzzy! You'd think it was blown! That shouldn't be possible. Waste of money, and back to the drawing board.Considering one of the speakers sounds fuzzy now, I'm giving it one star. The past couple of weeks, I was not impressed with the sound quality- and didn't expect to be, but they sounded ok. If they had sounded ok and not fuzzy, I'd have given them a 4 star. The 4 way 4 inch Boss speakers I installed up front sound amazing for the price (cheaper and better than these), and get the full 5 stars.
My wife has a 3rd Gen iPod 40GB that has been returned for the hard drive crashing twice, fortunatly we bought the 3 year extended warranty. This issues happened literally 3 days after the 1 year warranty expired, and after I bought the 30GB iPod video. I am a runner that trains for marathons so I thought an iPod would be great for this type of activity since I sometimes run for more than 3 hours and listening to music makes the time go by much faster. However, when an issue occurs 10 miles from home you can get very upset especially when now 2 of 2 iPods need to be serviced (remember 1 was over the 1 year warranty, and my new one was within the 1 year warranty). Fortunately the service is quick (my wife's iPod that was sent back by Best Buy took two weeks, and mine that I went through the Apple online service took 4 days). My iPod didn't have a hard drive crash but instead a click wheel failure meaning I couldn't turn on my iPod unless it was hooked to the computer and then couldn't do anything with it. This is an issue that can't be fixed so you get a new or refurbished iPod. The bad thing about the 1 year warranty is that if you have had the iPod for more than 6 months you pay $30 for shipping. Upon researching the iPod issues I found out that the iPod is a bad choice for runners and I ended up buying a SanDisk 1GB MP3 player because it was rated the highest for runners due to not having a moving hard drive which reduces the potential for the disc to scratch or skipping. All in all, I've had 2 iPods one for 3 days over 1 year and 1 for just longer than 6 months and both have had repair/replacement issues. I'm not impressed. Plus, no matter how convenient iTunes can be it can be more of a royal pain in the rear and Apple should really tell you that the program needs 512MB of RAM which means you need 1GB to keep your computer moving at a normal speed. However, I am impressed with SanDisk and would highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in an MP3 player that doesn't already have one and it's ability to use whatever music service you desire to download music from, which is great if you like live music instead of just studio stuff.
but after a 4-6 weeks, they stop working. At least, mine did. I was horribly careful with these headphones after reading the reviews on how sensitive they could be, but that didn't stop me waking up one morning to find the left ear piece not working :| Ultimately, a waste of money. After these, I bought a $1.97 pair from walmart. They just stopped working the other day. The sound wasn't as great, but it was pretty nice, and they kept working for the same amount of time. Don't buy these, they're cheap plastic. The only thing the 20 dollars pays for is the noise cancellation, which work well, for the month the headphones work :P
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.
The item worked for the first day and no longer. I wrote email to SonicBlue and get no response. Earphones worked on other MP3 player. Recorded songs, but playback had nothing but static. Burns you up when a company won't support it's products.
I've been buying Sony products for almost 30 years and this is the first time I've regretted a purchase. Over the years, I've used perhaps two or three dozen Sony remotes, both original equipment and after-market and this one is the first I'd describe as a truly poor product.The over-all concept was not a bad idea, but the astonishingly low quality of the backlit LCD display is simply unacceptable in 2003. It is the worst display I've seen on a portable device in at least ten years. There is virtually no lighting situation in which it is easy to read.I did start programming it, but soon realized that the display was bad enough to keep me from ever seriously using it. I now keep it on my desk to control the volume and change TV channels while I work or web surf. It does look good on my desk. For actually using my AV system, I went back to the RM-VL900.
I've had this bag for 4 months now. It is a nice looking bag, and also has a nice light and small design. It fits my notebook, power chords, and notebook-mouse just fine without looking stuffed or too thick. In fact, I really liked this bag until one day...It was a rainy day. I packed my notebook as usual, stepped outside assuming all would be protected and safe. However, if you look carefully, the flap that swings over the top is not made to wrap around the edges. There is an angled gap of roughly half an inch on both sides of the flap, that provides direct access to the notebook.Luckily for me, it was a short walk to the car in very heavy rain. when I opened my notebook bag, I discovered water on the edges of my notebook. And now, I have to always remember to stuff paper towels on the edges just in case it rains.
I've used other brands that out perform this one. Spend a few dollars more, it might be worth it. These leave streaks.
Amazon grouped all 3 of Audiovox's digital picture frames together despite MASSIVE differences. Please DON'T count on the resolution till you read chart below taken from data on Manufacturer's site.DPF1000 (10.4")# 4:3 Aspect Ratio# 640 x 480 PixelsDPF800 (8")# 4:3 Aspect Ratio# 800 x 600 PixelsDPF700 (7")# 16:9 Aspect Ratio# 480 x 234 Pixels
I have this router for over an year now and as the time progressed, the router's performance has deteriorated. As of today, it drops connection every 5 minutes. I have heard similar complaints from my co-workers about this router.I would not recommend this product.
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 A NEW PV-L354D CAMCORDER IN MARCH OF 2005. IVE USED IT SPARINGLY. THE SOUND WENT OUT OR I HEAR STATIC & THATS ALL. MY WIFE WENT THRU THE ROOF WHEN WE VIDEOTAPED MY DAUGHTERS RECITAL & BIRTHDAY & ALL WE HEARD ON THE PLAYBACK WAS STATIC.IM FURIOUS. PANASONIC REFUSES TO HELP ME. SO HERE I AM STUCK WITH A PIECE OF S--T CAMCORDER THAT HAS NO SOUND. I WILL NOT BUY ANY PANASONIC PRODUCT AGAIN BECAUSE OF THEIR USELESS PRODUCT HELP DEPARTMENT. THANK U THANK U VERY MUCH. TORA TORA TORA
The price for this lens hood is crazy. In addition it arrived from Amazon without any screws to attach it to the lens. At the price, it should've come with a free set of platinum screws? Unfortunately it's a very necessary accessory , so if you have a 600mm, you are gonna needed the hood.
I purchased an arbitrary Koss headset from a non-name electronics store in South Africa, which blew my mind with its quality for 4 full years before breaking whilst changing continents. Porta pros are fantastic and have been my staple ever since. I decided to splurge on this unit, hoping to get something more like the (arbitrary) full size headset I mentioned initially. Koss normally sounds great to me, I am not an audiophile, but some headsets are better than others and Koss is the best I have heard. This set did not deliver on this basic actuality, and I drastically prefer the sound from even Porta pros over this.I don't know if my set is broken or not, or whether the 3.5 mm jack I am driving it from simply lacks the oomph required to make these sound decent.I consider myself to be relatively robust, and these headphones seriously put a kink in my neck, which I could tollerate if the sound quality warranted it.
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.
This product worked well at first, but after the 90 days, drops internet every 3 to 5 minutes and instructions on cd do not resolve the problem.
I've had very good results with Creative's more expensive DJ headphones,and therefore thought these might be ok. First off, they're flimsy, cheaply built, lightweight units, with delicate little plastic hinges which I'd expect to break in short order. Next, the "on" setting creates a loud hiss, but little noise attenuation. Extraneous noises, even steady ones come through at nearly the same volume level as with the headphones shut off.Worst of all is the sound.... muddy and lacking any clarity or detail. Midrange was a confusing jumble. The bass range was either nonexistent or boomy. High range was either shrill or mousy. I was reminded of those cheap five dollar transistor radios back in the '60's and '70's. I tried a variety of types of music, from Bach to Rachmaninoff, from Bossa Nova to Disco to Rock to Madonna, then gave up. These things weren't remotely up to the job of reproducing any of these, no matter whether at a muted, middle or loud volume setting. In short, bad sound all around.It's too bad these things wear the Creative badge. The product is most emphatically not worthy of the label.The irony? I bought these things on Ebay for a buck, plus $6 for shipping. And I still feel I paid more than they're worth.
I have several of these enclosures that are dual bay and they are decent. I hate having to screw and unscrew stuff, but they've been reliable enough that I don't find myself needing to swap drives frequently. If you do intend to swap, this is not going to be a great choice.There is no firewire 800! The description above was the same as the dual bay enclosures but they don't specify that it's Firewire 400 and not 800. Since they pulled firewire 400 from the new macs, this is almost useless. I couldn't get it to mount via eSATA but i have not had time to trouble shoot to find out where the problem lies. I just wanted it for FW800.. made a mistake assuming it was exactly the same as the dual bays and it is not but it really needs to be added to the product description1
Although I love the size and plug-and-play simplicity of this player, I can't stand the way it works. A perky customer support person at Creative told me that it was not designed to support "playlists." What that means is that you cannot control the order in which songs are played. So, if you are making a workout mix, you can't put the fast songs first and then cool down songs. You can't listen to albums in their entirety or intended order. You can't control anything about the playback experience. So if you don't mind having Hayden and Hendrix mixed together, this is the player for you. But if you want to experience music how the artists intended to be experienced, or how you intended when you made the mix, then steer clear of this one. You will either be disappointed, or very frustrated as you change all the song names in your music library to "a" "b" "c" so that it will play as you want it to. Bummer.
At first, I wondered if I was the only person who was having trouble with this burner, but after reading some other customer comments here at Amazon.com, I am much more comfortable with my opinion on this product. It has been a hassle and a nightmare. This is a product that is far below HP's oridinarily high product standard. While installation is simple enough, the drive has functioned as little more than in external CD-ROM drive! At first, it would burn CD's reasonably well, and then it just stopped. Specific problems include locking up while burning (and thus, ending the burn), as well as other more distressing problems, like unusual noises. I've had to power cycle the thing just to get it to eject CDs. The unit is already pretty loud, but on top of that, burning a CD successfully is much akin to flipping a coin 3 times and getting heads each time.I've gone back and forth with HP tech support on this, and they had sent two separate replacements that had the same problems as the original. Finally, I worked out a compromise with HP, whereby they sent me an internal 9600 SCSI burner. I installed it, and it is like a breath of fresh air in terms of making CDs. It's fast, setup was ridiculously easy, and I have yet to encounter a single error or mis-burn. The same cannot be said of a Sony internal IDE burner that I purchased for another machine; it refuses to operate correctly at it's maximum burn speed of 12X.Bottom line; If you want reliable CD burning, get a SCSI drive. I have used both external (6020e) and internal (9600i) HP SCSI CDRW's, and they are bulletproof; reliable, fast, confidence-inspiring.Stay clear of the 8230e USB, unless you like collecting CD drink coasters. As for internal IDE burners, I feel that these are, once again, imperfect solutions that can still cause headaches. Even with all the improvements in the world of drive interfaces, SCSI is still the best, and if you want a perfect burn every time, I cannot recommend the 9600 SCSI more strongly.
I am not sure why this product is necessary. I find that if I partially plug the regular USB cable into my computer, then I can listen to the player and recharge at the same time.
A Dust collector, for some reason dust loves this item. Veryflimsy and unreliable. I wish I looked harder for a betterbookshelf.
We have had this for over 2 years & I just can't take it anymore - We lose connection DAILY. We are continually updating the software, but to no avail.Netgear blames the issues on Windows updates, but no matter what we do the connections are always lost.I am finally throwing it away & going with a non-Netgear product.FYI - We use Comcast cable. We recently added cabel phone service. The Lost Connection happened before & after adding the phone service.
I paid $99.99 for this printer, and it lasted almost 3 years with very light use by one user. I now have the same problem others have experienced--despite numerous attempts and a new ink cartridge it would not print. Instead it continued to indicate that the black cartridge was low on ink. Tried all the fixes, i.e., cleaning, unplugging etc. but it was toast. As others have noted, HP should have allowed the user to override this alert.
I do not reccomend this battery pack, one of the baatteries were broken and did not work. I'll never get this deal again. Also, The 2 batteries weren't the same brand.
First, the product needs some quality control as on one of the loops, one side of the strap is off center thus exposing part of the strap under the central stitching (I would post a picture of it if I could). Second, the straps are too thick to go through the loops of my DMC-G3 camera.
This product has always done screwy things like skipping disks and random ejects. Current problem is opening and closing without stopping. Unplugging the unit does not reset it. Looks like a dumpster product now.
PURCHASED THIS ITEM SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, AND IT WOULD NOT RECORD ON MY THREE DVD RECORDERS. I MANAGED TO SALVAGE SOME BY WASHING THEM WITH SOAP AND WATER. TERRIBLE PRODUCT. I STILL HAVE ABOUT 20 OF THEM AS A REMINDER NEVER TO BUY VERBATIM DVD DISKS AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN RECORDING DVD'S FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH OTHER BRANDS. I PURCHASED VERBATIM BECAUSE IT HAD A RATHER HIGH RATING.WHAT A JOKE!.
I am unimpressed with this card. The restaurant discounts available with the card typically are at not places I would not choose to eat at. If I would have had this information up from I wouldn't have purchased that card. Also I tried to use the card at a Red Lion Hotel while on vacation trip. The particular Red Lion I chose (using the card) did not honor the card discount. I would not purchase the card again.
This remote was of very poor quality. It rarely worked. I sent it back.Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Digital Rebel
Ordered this film for some instant pics for the birth of my son, to give to my 7 year old daughter to take to school. Turned out the film only partly developed. The other part of the film did not develop. Very disappointed it didn't turn out.Bad film!
Nothing that Canon offer is true. the quality of the color is well below average, indeed very poor. the ink last for no more than some copies and the price of the cartridges are well above average. I can't describe all of the difficulties I have faced with this product. And if you have time, try to contact the customer service, an average waiting time of more than half and hour as a mimimum. And you never get the right answer. I am considering taking the product to the garbage. And for the price, almost $200 you can buy a laser printer that work better. Avoid this product!
I ordered 7 of these as gifts for Christmas! So far I have opened 3 of them because I was going to put photos on them for everyone, but not one has worked with my Mac computer even though they say it is Mac compatible. I have tried on 2 different Mac computers and none of them will transfer the photos to the keychain. I have called Coby several times and still can't get it figured out. Very disappointed with this product.
I received this cable and from day 1 it didn't work. I bought this to run from my router to my DirecTv DVR box and it never worked. It also crashed my router a few times. I also tried to use this cable for my xBox 360 and Desktop CPU, both were unsuccessful.
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.
it doesn't mention it is a minidisc lens cleaner!i bought it then found out it was a minidisc one!otherwise it might be good if you are looking for a mini disc lens cleaner listen to the other reviews but if you want a regular cd lens cleaner buy a different one!
These are the first pair of earphones I have owned, though I am a long-time fan of headphones. I mainly wear them on public transportation. After much research, I selected the Ultimate Ears based on consumer reviews, price, and measured performance. Several months on, I still am warming up to these earphones, though my initial disappointment has waned quite a bit. Amazon won't let me do it as I update this review, but I would now rate these earphones a star higher (3 out of 5).FIT: Initially, it's a snap. These earphones don't go very far into the ear canal, and they are easy to insert. Getting a good ambient seal, however, has been tricky, at least for me. I have settled on the largest size silicon pieces. Following the inversion tip on the Ultimate Ears website, I wear the left speaker in my right ear, and the right speaker in my left ear, with the cords still pointed up. This results in the best seal, but I think my right ear is smaller than my left: since the middle-sized silicon piece will not create a seal in this ear, I usually have to keep my jaw open and pulled slightly to the left in order to hear on the right side. If I am less congested, the right side comes through better. I say this not to detail my anatomy, but to illustrate just how subtle the seal of these (and presumably all) earphones is. The comfort is good. The goal is a tight fit, but over time, you adjust and hardly feel them.ATTENUATION: This has been very disappointing because I really expected substantial noise reduction. My bus ride tends to be very loud, but I still hoped not to hear anything but the music. The ambient noise tends to overpower the lower frequencies, which, as discussed below, already seem insufficiently reproduced. One solution is to turn the volume up, but that's not such a great idea for extended listening. Sitting at my cubicle, the ambient seal lets me hear my breathing, but I hear nothing around me, except a muffled click and clack of my keystrokes. Overall, the attenuation seems dependant on the fit and ambient seal one is able to achieve.EFFICIENCY: Fantastic! Volume levels from 2 to 6 are all I need on my Creative Zen V Plus player.SOUND: These earphones accurately reveal amazing details in music--guaranteed--particularly in the top half of the frequency range. I have been very disappointed, however, with bass reproduction, and I am not a bass-freak. I listen to music all day in my office through a pair of somewhat bass-shy headphones, AKG's k601s. It's been written that the bass in these Ultimate Ears is dependent on the acoustic seal you are able to achieve in your ears, and that may be true, but I feel like I have a pretty good seal (particularly in the right ear!), and I have had to use the custom equalizer on my player to boost the lower frequencies while suppressing the highs. Unsurprisingly, the bass frequencies now are distorted a bit sometimes. Also, I have read that earphones offer the most accurate sound reproduction available. While I haven't listened to the much more expensive models in the Ultimate Ears lineup, I am very suspicious of this claim. Placing the speaking into your ear canal does provide isolation, but you sacrifice comfort and you remove part of your ear from the equation--namely, the physical structure of your outer ear. Maybe it's my own perception, but these Ultimate Ears earphones seem to really place the music between my ears much more than my k601s do. Despite the great detail retrieval, the music sounds thin and compressed. Does the outer ear make this much of a spatial difference? In any event, the reproduction of lower frequencies seems dependent on the ambient seal/fit one can achieve, as well as the level of background noise in your surroundings. In a quiet room, with the lower frequencies boosted on my player, I am fairly satisfied with the sound reproduction of these earphones. Yet, those aren't the circumstances these earphones were designed for; wouldn't you rather listen to a nice pari of circum-aural headphones then?PORTABILITY: These earphones are small and can be packed away in their small case and carried in your pocket. I've actually stopped using the included metallic case because the wire on these earphones is very stiff, and getting it wound up neatly with the transducers and into the case takes more fussing than its worth. As others have said, it be great to have some sort of wind-up case, but again, the cord on these earphones is very stiff.CONCLUSION: It's hard for me to be either really excited or upset about these earphones. The longer I have them, the more I come to accept them for what they are--decent mid-level upgrades of stock Ipod/MP3 player earbuds, but not a top-of-the-line revelation in noise reduction and sound quality. I think my initial disappointment resulted from unrealistic expectations. The sound quality of these earphones is not equivalent to comparably positioned circum-aural headphones across the frequency spectrum, and the ambient noise attenuation probably will be neither consistent nor substantial. However, these well constructed Ultimate Ears will travel with you anywhere, they sound a lot better than what came with your portable player, and they are fairly easy to put into your ears.
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!
I have used this flash with an EOS 600, EOS Digital Rebel and an 1Ds Mk II. getting the correct exposure out of this flash was always difficult. I finally decided to shell out the cash and buy a decent flash such as Canon's 580.I would not recommend...
This pouch has a hard surface inside and out. It tends to leave marks on my filters that can only be removed with a wet cleaning cloth. Cannot recommend. BAD
The iTrip, and products like it, are short-distance RF transmiters. This product worked well for me compared to similar products. But whenever there's a stronger signal, such as a radio station, in the vicinity, it interferes with the iTrip transmission. Basically, if you're in a remote area, it works fine. If you're in an area that has FM broadcasts close the station setting you're using, the signal will fade and generate static. For an external source like an iPod (or any other product) it's best to use a cassette tape connection. Or, if your system allows it, use a direct cable connection. If you only have a stereo with an in-dash CD player and no cassette, you're kind of screwed.
I got the iTrip as a brithday present in late March 2005. It worked very well. I used it in all my of my friend's cars and it worked fairly well in all of them. We had a blast listening to our favorite tunes. Although, about 2 months later it simply wasn't working anymore. No matter what I did it just would not work. I tried everything. It's now late July and I decided to take out that old Itrip and try to get it to work, but to no avail. This product will do it's job for a while, but it simply stops working after a couple of months. Do Not buy the Itrip. Those that praise it probably just got it. They don't know of the great anguish which lies ahead. BEWARE of the iTrip.
I bet this is a great product but I don't know. I am sending my second one back. The one I received last week looked like someone had been in the box and the end piece on the traffic receiver was broken of so that the fuse would not stay inside. Sent it back on Monday. Thursday got the replacement -- Guess What -- looked like someone had been in the box and the end piece on the traffic receiver was broken of so that the fuse would not stay inside. I would say that Amazon was just recycling the same c550 but new comes from Irving, TX and old is shipped back to Lexington, KY.Of course Amazon does not have any live people working for them or at least they have no phone service so you can't just call and say "Please check the product before you ship". I am going to keep trying until Amazon gets it right.
when I plug in the charger, this text appeared on my iPod screen: "charging is not supported with this accessory". nuff' said...
I got it 2 (two) years ago and used it somewhat heavily for a while. I got frustrated with the fact that it doesn't play so many formats which were promised to be supported. I found that some DiVX videos for instance have audio codecs which aren't supported which means you will get video but not audio of your content. I realize that this is not related to video codec compression while DiVX was promised, but how does it make me feel better? My videos still don't play as expected while it was said to play DIVX regardless and this makes me wonder why even bother buying this thing and paying this much.Another thing which I hate is the disk drive is way too lound. It boasts with high quality low noise digital/audio converter: perhaps its true. But how can I enjoy low noise audio when the drive is this loud? I don't hear the "crystal clear" sound because the disk drive covers it with its own mechanical noise!Another thing which I hate is the fact that after a few months of the use it started making my picture get pink if I boot up the unit BEFORE switching my TV to its input. Sounds weired, doesn't it? Yeah, that's exactly what started happening: if you first switch your TV input to this thing and then ONLY turn the Helios on, the picture is fine. But God forbid if you turn this unit on first and THEN switch your TV input to this unit - your picture will be pink and black, no other colors to expect. How is that for "high quality picture"?You choose whether you buy it or not but I purchased Pop Corn Hour media player to replace my Helios and I never needed any other player again. Never had any issues with that little Korean thing. Real jewel in the dirt.
I installed this software as instructed and then connected USB cable. My new XP computer started to perpetually reboot every few minutes. Finally I realized I could stop this by disconnecting USB Cable. I checked website and found several references to the problem by frustrated buyers. These buyers had tried a patch download which did not fix problem. Same story with me. It appeared author was not doing anything to resolve. I finally tracked down a support phone number and received a recorded message that typical wait time was 40 minutes. The video tutorial looked great but while browsing website it looked as if this software was loaded with problems. After several hours of dealing with this mess I packed everything up and hope I can get a refund.
I bought this to replace a noisy fan in my 8 year old computer. The ad says it's "quiet", and the other reviewer said it's "quiet". However, it's just as noisy as the fan it replaced. I gave it two stars instead of one because it fit great, installed easily, and functioned.
This product is not worthy of the Polk name.The sound it produces is only worthy of talk radio orpodcast from news programs. This product has awful soundquality. Much the same sound as from a "transistor radio"from the 70's. Looks good, nice packaging, excellent design...... just don't turn it on.
I bought this printer with the intention of using it when traveling via plane, train or automobiles, what a concept eh?The darn thing does not come with a battery!!!!!!!! You have to order it seperately. What idiotic marketing genius thought of this configuration plan?One other thing is that you must have a flat surface for the paper to land on when it is ejected. I have had it on a car seat and the ejected paper landed on the floor, ink side down of course, and smeared. A catcher of some sort would be very helpful.Also, be prepared to change cartridges from color to b/w often. A true pain, (or waste VERY expensive color cartridges for basic correspondence).
This is a complete let-down! Do not expect this to filter out any "Pop's!" It will not. The pop sound and air blast comes through the unit virtually unfiltered! It is a poor mesh screen, and is ineffective. I can not believe Blue Mics, whose other products are top of the line (The Yeti, for example) would sell such a useless item! I immediately repackaged it for return. I do Voice-overs and narrrations. Stick with Musician's Gear double pop filter or the OMNITRONICS EPF-15A Cad Mic Pop Filter and forget this one.
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.
Like everyone else my daughter got it for christmas 2005 and did not even make to next christmas. will not read dvds
This is the worst backpack I have ever used! I bought this to replace my Targus 5 years old backpack. The design looks nice but the bag tends to bend towards the back! This cause all my papers, notesbooks, etc. are all bended. Also, the bag is pretty heavy by itself. So, it is not good if you already have a heavy laptop.
I got this frame mainly for the Wireless capabilities and I was greatly disappointed in the wireless usability. First let me say, it's a nice looking pictures frame and the display quality is pleasing I would have gave it a higher rating if the wireless function was usable. That being said, if you don't need wireless don't get the frame. If you need wireless definitely don't get this frame.I was able to setup the wireless connection no problem. After that all hell broke loose. Navigating the shared folders over wireless was painfully slow. Even worst, the frame would reboot for some unknown reason.Selecting groups is terrible. There is no recursive directory selection. You can just selected the directory folder for all the picture. You manually have to got through each directory and select all the picture. I have my pictures organized on my computer by [Year]/[Month]/[Event]. Because it's so slow in navigating, it leaves you to wonder if the frame locked up or something. I had the frame less than 24 hours had I've had it reboot at least 4 times trying to select all my pictures. After painstakingly selecting a small group of picture from 2006 Dec - 2007 April. I walked away for a few hours to come back to find the frame had rebooted for some reason. Even worst, I lost the selection group. All of these issues are thought the use of wireless. I sent 4 email to Kodak about the issues and I got a response that a week later for 2 of the emails that they are looking into the problems.Also, the software that comes with the frame is terrible. It't slow and takes up a lot of memory. Even worst, the software runs everytime you boot. I have a 2.8GHz dual core computer with 4GB of memory, yet after I installed the kodak software my computer would take forever to boot. Luckily you don't need the kodak software to use the wireless feature for the frame. The frame uses Windows Media Sharing to display the pictures stored on your computer.Another thing is it will only download picture from the Kodak website when going to the internet. This is fine for me because I use Kodak to post my picture on the web and make prints, something to consider before buying.On top of that there is no RSS support. So, you can't get the weather or other news downloaded from the internet to display between pictures. Other wireless picture frames have this feature.I was going to send this back but I ended up giving it away to someone who really don't care about the wireless.
The sound is pretty good. One of the 1&#34; tweeters rattles a bit though. Next time I will buy nicer speakers.
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!
I bought this remote to use in studio work. I wasted my money. Try getting the perfect smile on a baby and then finagling around trying to get your camera to take the picture.
I purchased this item as the recommended memory upgrade when I purchased an MSI Wind netbook and it doesn't work. Now I'm stuck with a useless (to me) memory chip that I can't return.
Bought this camera in August /September(for a gift). Didn't use it for a month and a half.I couldn't get camera to work. Called Canon, wouldn't replace it, kept getting a flashing "H" Got no warranty, Canon said it was a "diaognostic malfunction" No satification at all. Very unhappy about this purchase
This Suction cup sucks. I purchased this thing and used it only for 2 days. It came off the third day. DONT buy it. Its a scam. I went and brought the ORIGINAL Garmin suction cup from target for 5 bucks more.
Having problems with the "brains" on this battery. Yes, it holds a charge a lot better than the old OEM battery it replaced.However, this replacement often does not sense that it is plugged in and should recharge - only a shutdown/restart wakes it up. So I've gone from rebooting my iBook once every several months to needing to reboot it after almost every unplugged session.
I see this, I think, cool! The wife can dock her shuffle in the JBL onstage I gave her.NOT! Doesn't fit, no way in heavans half acre will this thing EVER fit the JBL dock.Being a devout hacker, even after many minutes with the box knife and Dremel tool, it's a NO GO.Not quite shure what Griffin was thinking when they designed this, but fitment in some docking devices is going to be tough.Sooo, if you have a JBL onstage, don't waste your time and money!
I bought the Innovage Outdoor crank radio thinking it would be great to have in the event of a power outage. Following the instructions, the "CHARGING" light comes on but the "FULL" light never does despite cranking it for several minutes. The instructions say you should only need to crank it for a short time. Even after several minutes of cranking, you don't hear a thing. Don't waste your money on this!
I purchased two HDMI cables based on the overall positive reviews on Amazon and listed price after purchasing a new TV. The first cable lasted about 10 months. When I installed the second one as the back up, it worked for a few hours. Yes, a few hours! If you are looking for a long term quality product, unfortunately this is not the product for you.
I bought this TV from Fry's Electronics for $1399.00, I was going to buy the Panasonic TH-42PX60U BUT The Samsung looks a lot nicer than the Panasonic and for $100.00 more I thought it will be better TV as my sales person told me!!!I brought it home and it's easy to set up but the picture was not that clear and I got a BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ coming out from the back of the TV.Took it back the next day and bought the Panasonic for $100.00 less AND 10 TIMES BETTER PICTURE AND QUALITY.Go with the Panasonic and don't wate your time.
While sound quality was excellent, the hum and noise levels were audible during quiet passages when listening to classical music.
I complain about the holster and you were polite to have another one out to me but it was broken also. I chose not to complain again. Thanks for being courteous to send me another one. If you want to send another one after you check the product out I will accept. This product the clip is not secure in the holster the two that I receive had the same problem. The first one you send out the velcow did not work. If you can tell what is the fix for the clip so that my phone don't keep falling off of my side I will try it.Thanks
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 received the Sony DCC-E345 DC adapor and put it to use to power a CD player in the car. Product initally worked for a short time then started to work intermittently after a couple of uses. After a couple of days teh product stopped working altogether. I would not purchase another DC adaptor from Sony.Sony DCC-E345 Car DC Adaptor with Selectable Voltage Switch
The surface of the case is alarmingly slippery.The expansion card &quot;holders&quot; do not hold. Theextra expansion card I had just purchased isgone; slipped out of the &quot;holder&quot;. ka-ching!More money down the drain. Now, after a whoppingthree weeks of use, the case does not clickshut at all.The only good thing about this case is that itis still protecting my Tungsten E somewhat.As soon as I find a decent case elsewhere, it'sgoing in the trash.
I smashed it in my table and after that i had a hard time using it. It became unstable and sometimes the mouse is not there. I had an older version of logitech mouse and how many times i smashed it still i was able to use them a 100%. this mouse lacks the durability.
I purchased these as a cheap upgrade for my stock speakers. I installed them and they installed pretty easy, however one of the crossovers was bad right out of the box. I emailed the company and after 2 weeks have had no response. If I call the 800 number in the book, it is busy. I ended up having to bypass the crossover to make the speakers work at all. The sound quality of these is marginally better than the stock speakers of my Saturn. Knowing this I would not have purchased these again, even for the $35/set I paid.
I had this on my camera and ripped it off just after 2wks of usage. The protector eventually comes off at the edges if you have your camera in a tight fitting case - the edges snag-off when I pull my camera out of the case. The camera screen is made of glass/quartz and is resistant to scratches so you don't need this product to protect from scratches. Don't waste your money.
After I received the Mintek MDP-1810, I was disappointed to find that the picture rarely covered the entire screen without the picture being distorted. Every time I turned it on, it came up in the full screen mode, but the picture was stretched horizontally so I had to punch a button three times to change the aspect ratio to something usable. But then the picture only covered about 50-60% of the 8" screen. The picture came in from the sides as well as the bottom and the top. Fine detail was lost. Lettering in menus was often illegible.Then a couple of weeks later, after I changed from one DVD movie to another, I turned the unit back on and noticed that the blue loading screen did not come up. The screen was lit but blank. The player made sounds as if it were loading, but nothing showed on the screen. The player's own on-screen menus did not show either. I turned the machine off and on a couple of times, tried several different disks, and consulted the manual. I couldn't find any reference to the problem. I returned the Mintek to Amazon and bought a Toshiba SD-P2500 which has a much better full undistorted 8.9" picture.
After reviewing several PDA's for potential purchase I eventually chose the visor edge. It's size and expandability seemed to be just what I was looking for. I was excited when I received it and very happy with how fast it charged. This is where the love affair ends. When I turned it on for the first time, much of the type was cut off and could not be read. After an hour on the phone with customer survice, it had to be returned. The next one came quickly but without an infrared port cover. The next replacement's screen was scratched and the stylus was so loose it came off several times. The next two the backlights failed and all information is lost. I am now on my sixth replacement and forced to deal with it because my 30 days has passed for a financial return. It should also be noted that not all programs for this handheld are back-upable on the desk top, so when you lose it, and this visor seems prone to fatal errors, the information is lost forever. Even at the new prices I would seriously consider other options. You may have to pay more but I am sure it will be worth it in the long run. Oh, customer service has replaced every unit, but that's all they will do, and the frustration and aggravation has been worth more than that.A Very Disappointed Handspring Customer
I've had this model for a few years of satisfactory operation, then the plastic that holds a rubber wheel in place deteriorated and the darned thing's become a real nuisance. The wheel apparently what slows the tape to correct audible speed (with the wheel out, the tape advances at fast-forward and the sound is useless). Now it pops out virtually whenever I remove a cassette tape, and I have to replace it using tweezers. I'm looking for a new cassette deck because I enjoy listening to audiobooks, but I'll be looking for a brand other than Sony.
Despite the lackluster reviews for the AHS-302 headset, I bought it anyway. It is easily the most flimsy computer accessory I have ever attempted to use. I wasn't sure I was going to get it out of the packaging without breaking it. (The fragile feel is due to the 3 small plastic hinges on the behind-the-neck piece. One hinge behind each ear, and one in the middle (right behind your head). Obviously, these hinges are part of the folding feature.)Once I got it out of the package, I tried it on. I had to adjust the microphone. I'm sure the mic arm is supposed to be flexible enough to adjust to the desired position, but it was very rigid. I feared I would break the mic arm off if I wasn't careful.I connected it to my computer and tested it. Earphones and mic worked the first time. Mic never worked again. The only good thing I can say about this headset is that the cord was long.Needless to say, this one is going back to the store.
On off switch was defective and unit had a lots of scratches, the unit came with bad defective power on switch, not satisfied at all with the conditiion the unit was.
I was quite happy with this camera for about a year. Then, had similar problems as others-- battery door broke so the camera constantly shuts itself off (I've been trying to keep it shut with tape) and the shutter doesn't completely open or close, sometimes staying shut even when turned on. Basically, it's useless after a year, so not worth the money at all.
Do not buy this piece of crap pool I bought this pool for the Fourth Of July and it was a small hole in the pool so the pool kept on losing air so I was really mad so I waisted $85.00 on this crap.
I'm not going to write too much. I just wanted to warn anyone who is considering buying this machine. There is obviously a reason why it's the least expensive one in the store. It skips, makes this aweful vibrating sound and has ruined at least one of my DVD'S. Some stores give this unit away if you buy a Projection TV or something similar. DVD Players have come down in price drasticly. Spend the extra [money]or so and get a better brand. You'll end up saving in the long run because you'll need to pay that much to replace your DVD'S.
I needed to purchase a 512 MB DIMM for my Dell notebook. Either I misread the offering or they shipped me 2 256 MB DIMMs instead. No doubt the memory worked because I have never had a bad memory from Kingston in the past. I didn't try these because it was not what I wanted and generally you cannot return opened memory packages.I gave this transaction a 2 because I'm not sure whose fault it was but I still had to pay shipping for the return.
Great looking, seems easy to use. But the one I got just didn't work! had to send it back.you get what you pay for!
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.
A semi-hard case should give you the ability to quickly get the camera out of your bag, strip off the cover and take a picture all in one swift motion. This is NOT so with this case. I had to struggle with the base that holds the camera to the cover. It got to a point that I had to just take out the base and just use the cover. Even then, the cover is not designed to be removed very quickly. I wanted one that you can strip off with one swift motion. This was not what I got. Instead the locks and velcro openings were located where I had to turn the camera around several times to uncover it.Please, don't get this if you're looking for a no-hassle cover. It's almost as inconvenient as a hard cover box - except this case doesn't protect the camera as much. What was the designer thinking?I was going to give it a single star, but it's saving feature is it's looks. It's sleek and low-profiled.- johnny -
Don't purchase any products from Panasonic. The warranty is useless. Company policy is warranty for 1 year but it excludes labor which is only under warranty for 90 days so you have to pay $100 to get a "replacement product". They don't even try to fix your product. They just send a replacement if you pay the $100 dollars.
With the change to all digital local broadcast I purchased this antenna to replace my very old antenna to improve signal quality. It did very little for my signal strength on one channel in perticular and not much on the other channels. I had hoped for a much better improvement than I got. Not sure how to resolve this problem.Ron
So my son leaves for europe for a two year, once in a lifetime, project. I buy him a camera. I buy him a SadDisk memory card so that he has lots of capacity. And don't forget reliability. SadDisk is the best! Right? He uses the card in his camera for a year and a half as he travels around europe on various assignment locations. Taking pictures of so many memorable locations, new friends, and the like.One day he decides to use the camera. There is a message waiting for him. Card Error.I am sure you know how we feel about SadDisk and their products.Consider yourself warned. DO NOT BUY OR USE SANDISK PRODUCTS !!!!!!!
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 do have to say, i underestimated how full the fm frequency is in belgium, so that of course influences this review. But even if i detatch my antenna to recieve less radio transmissions, the signal of the kinsington remains low, more like an AM transmission! When i go on holiday i try it again abroad, perhaps in the mountains, i get a better view.
Okay, so I just bought the JBL SCS-145.5 Speaker System and they are absolutely horrible! I'm sorry to say, but the Center speaker is ridiculously underpowered/barely audible with the other satellite speakers (which are also weak and tend to get distorted at higher volumes or with a lot of audio going through them). The Subwoofer is *very* good, however, so I guess the price tag is justified by the Subwoofer (that's why I gave it 2 stars), but the other speakers are pretty much useless. Just in case anyone wanted to know how these were, I'd recommend staying away from them and maybe spending slightly more and getting a better system.
The iPod mini isn't a bad little personal music player. Unfortunately, it isn't a good one, either. It has a few issues.Most significantly, many people (including me) have had problems with the iPod suddenly refusing to play music purchased from the iTunes store. Apple is characteristically unsupportive. Be prepared for some potential frustration.After a few months of use, the click wheel can get stuck. While many people love it, I would prefer some good old-fashioned buttons that have less of a tendency to clog up with the detritus of life.Overall, it has a good sound and is a decent unit for the money.
The Direct TV Plus DVR is terrible. It will give you nothing but problems. If you use to have the TiVo DVR I would stick with that, even if it means buying a used Direct TV TiVo DVR.My R15 broke the other day and I am sending it back. (Note that I orginally had to pay $100 at Best Buy for this piece of junk and then the monthly lease fee because you don't actually own it).The Direct TV people promised to send me a replacement DVR. I told them only to send me one if it was a TiVo DVR. They swore it would be. But when I opened the box is was another R15. Now I have fight with them to send this back and have the charges for it removed from my account.I will continue to use Direct TV but have swore off ever using the hardware that they provide. I will buy and use my own Direct TV TiVo that I have purchased used.The reoccurring problem with Direct TV seems to be in activating the equipment that they provide.Also, when I got the last R15 that just broke it was to replace another receiver of theirs that had broke. They swore that replacing one broken receiver for another would not involve another 2 year contract. They lied!
After playing back an out-going message the sound quality is terrible. It sounds like a bad cell phone connection. Tried opening the device and spraying the microphone with compressed air. Didn't help... that's why I'm now looking for a replacement answering machine. I doubt that AT&amp;T actually manufactures this piece of junk.
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 popped the SD card into my brand new Canon S5 IS and started snapping. After 20 shots, the SD card failed and was unreadable in the camera. Attempts to format failed as well as the card was unresponsive.I have sinced purchased two SanDisk 2gb Ultra II SD cards and am very pleased with their speed, consistency, and reliability.It's partly my fault for going for the lowest priced Class 6 SDHC card. But for the card to fail so quickly and readily was a huge surprise.Amazon was prompt with the return and refund.SanDisk SDSDH-2048-901 2 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package)
Did not like. Fell apart when removed from packaging. Never used due to product seeming like junk after fussing with for about 30 minutes.
Didn't work. Inspiron 9300 recognizes the battery as fully charged, but won't run off it. Didn't try to use it until I was past the return window, unfortunately.
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.
None of my equipment fit in the container, especially a prefilled insulin syringe and no place to put a cool pack to keep the insulin cool, completely useless
THIS WAS A FABULOUS CAMERA WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT.THERE IS NO PLACE TO GET IT REPAIRED ANYMORE.I WOULD PURCHASE ONE IN A TEXAS MINUTE IF THEYCOULD BE MAINTAINED..
I bought this TV at Costco. After 2 weeks it started randomly shutting itself off. It got more and more frequent, and by week 3 it would no longer turn on at all. Needless to say, I returned it.
Product OK while it worked, but now can not be recognized by any computer (tried it on 3) although it shows in system management. But can not access it can not retrieve data.Recommend avoid Maxtor / Seagate.
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 bought a second one of this model Garmin GPS unit 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 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.
I've bought these ear buds three times. The first pair lasted over a year and I loved them but the jack connector degraded and I couldn't get any sound out of them. The second pair lasted around 8 months and then also lost sound connectivity. The third, and last pair I will buy, lasted only two weeks and the connector just broke completely.
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.
I bought this item about a week ago and I already regret spending my $1.20 on it. I bought this item thinking it would be for the newist iPod generation, but i was wrong. If you look at the picture closly, you will notice that something extra is comming outta the iTrip. This plug-in is for iPod with Click Wheel (the second iPod made). DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE SECOND GENERATION OF IPOD!!!
Doesn't provide any relief against glare. And one can view the contents of the screen through a fairly wide angle - about 30 degrees. Not worth the price.
I've had the HP K5400 for several months now. I am disappointed in two things, it seems to eat ink, I'm always running out of one color or another. I'm just a home uses so I don't do a lot of printing. Second when I've run out of one color and want to switch to just black, it won't let me do so unless I replace the empty cartridge.
Mine died in less than 1 year--no audio!It was great while it lasted although lack of cable jack was a drawback.
I understand that this is an inexpensive DVD player. Having said that I don't expect the remote control to arrive not functioning , and the screen to stop working after less than one week of use. The return policy of COBY electronics is that we had to cover the shipping and handling to have them send a working remote control. Not happy with this product.
I was extremely disappointed with this radio. At a cost of almost $50, I would have expected much better quality. This radio had very poor reception and sound quality on AM and FM. I purchased this product based on other very positive reviews, but they must have been talking about a different radio product. This was a cheap give away toy. I ended up returning it for my money back.
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.
Like so many others I found that the unit fails quickly. The original failed after 4 months. The replacement lasted only long enough to get beyond the warranty period. I then bought a refurbished unit and it lasted 16 months. The original companion XE102 is still working, so I am going to replace the WGX102 wth a second XE102. I will have to connect the remote computer to it with a cable, but since it can be moved to any outlet, it is still pretty flexible. I hope I have found a way around the unreliable WGX102.
Even when the camera and receiver are in the same room the picture has static. Particularly noticable are horizontal bands that roll up the screen. Both of these problems get worse the farther away the camera is. The audio suffers from distortion as well so you're better off not plugging it in. The IR night vision works but has the same static problems.
i read other reviews for this product and so thats why i bought it..however once i got it most of the channels have too much static. i am unhappy with this product.
The stitching attaching the holster to the belt clip came undone after a week of use. Don't buy if you are a moderate to heavy holster user.
I have 2 brand new Sony FX1000 cameras, and when I charge these Eforcity batteries and turn on the camera, the camera gives me an error that 'the batteries are too hot.' But, they are not hot, because I can feel they are room temperature. Anyway, whether its the camera's fault or the batteries' faults, I wouldn't recommend them because of that. The Sony batteries work, and you can't argue with that. Furthermore, these Eforcity ones are kind of light compared to the real NP-F970's, which makes me suspicious, and because they're not InfoLithium they won't tell you how much battery life they have.
I bought this frame a few months ago. It stopped working after a couple of hours. Mind you, I didnt use any wifi. The frame just kept rebooting itself. I replaced the frame thinking I just got a defective piece, but the same problem in the second frame as well.As in other reviews, customer service is just non-existent.Given the excellent set of features, I so much the frame to work. But I guess, I have to look elsewhere.I do not recommend this frame to anyone.
My wife received this as a gift. She had it on her keychain and in her purse, which I would think is normal use for this device. Within a few weeks some of the buttons quit working, and then it wouldn't flip images anymore since you couldn't access the functions. Besides, the image quality is relatively poor, coloring is wrong.I do not recommend this device.
Probably not as much to do with this product as with the Blackjack, but the popping sound between songs, when the audio is turned on/off, is very annoying. I suspect there can be a solution by adding some sort of noise filtering on the adapter.It can be mitigated by using faders (so the audio does not go on/off), but it is still persistent, and the fader solution requires a 3rd party product (like PocketPlayer).I used two different adapters (I purchased two, one for my phone and one for another Samsung) -- it does not seem to be a problem on the other Samsung model (A707).I'll be using a bluetooth wireless earphones from here on out.
I recieved this printer for free, but I see that you can pretty much get this printer for next to nothing now on this website. The printer has two nice features, 1. it comes with free ink, and 2, it is possibly the most inexpensive printer you can buy. Aside from that, you get what you pay for. The papers never feed correctly, you get this stupid dell software that has about 5 add ons, that ask you to buy more printer ink every time you print something, some budget imaging software. Overall the quality of the product is terrible. I was in the middle of printing out resume's for a job fair and the printer head stopped functioning correctly (it did NOT run out of ink), I ended up with 3 out of 10 resumes thank god. The opportunity cost of buying a dependable printer is too high to settle for the cheapest printer money can buy. I suggest if you are looking for an inexpensive printer, buy the $30 HP, they have been making printers a lot longer than Dell and they are known for their great quality. I am buying the HP D2330 now, it has identical specs however it will feed paper correctly, and will have better quality parts.
If you need to put your monitor in one position and leave it there then this works great. If you only need push it back and pull it forward, then it will probably work ok. If you need to frequently raise, lower, tilt, or rotate your monitor, then look elsewhere. Raising and lowering is awkward, but workable. Tilting and rotating requires you to get out the allen wrench and loosen/tighten the joints every time. This is difficult to do by yourself and works a lot better if someone else can hold the monitor while you loosen/tighten the joints.
This product had no signal at all passing through it. Totally dead. Worthless. Returned. A great idea, very poorly implemented.
Antec MX-1 USB/e-SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive EnclosureI just got this enclosure from Amazon, and installed a 750GB sata drive in it.My computer (Vista 64bit) loaded the driver automatically, but I cannot see the drive. When booting up, it shows the new drive in green, but I cannot see it in the computer drivers list. I tried to hook it up either by ESATA or USB and cannot see it in any connection.Did anybody experience the same thing?
I have had this monitor (in beige) for 3 1/2 or 4 years. I thought it was great until about 2 and a half years after I got it. Which was when the lightboard went on it (screen was completely black as if it was turned off, but the power light on the monitor worked as if nothing was wrong). Luckly, I had a 3 year warranty on it. I sent it off to Acer and had it back quickly with a note telling what was wrong/what they fixed, and that the new lightboard only had a 90 day warranty. Sure enough, after about 5 months, the new lightboard went again. I still haven't sent it out to get fixed because it's more than I care to spend to get this monitor fixed, especially since there seems to be a good chance that it will just die again. So I'm saving my pennies for a new monitor. I will definatly buy from a different company before I buy another Acer product (also have had problems with hard drives dieing in my Travelmate Tablet PC from Acer). Buy the Service Plan is you want this monitor!!!
I ordered a SanDisk Flash Card & received a brand that would not work in my embroidery machine. I store all of my embroidery designs on flash cards & the computer in my machine only excepts certain brands of flash cards. I can only store 100 designs on each card because that's all that my machine will recognize. When I order SanDisk in the future, this is what I want.
Believe the other reviewers about the cheap cord. Mine lasted 3 months before the inside wire became loose, right where the it goes into the plug.It's a shame they didn't improve the build quality, the bass was pretty awesome.
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.
Verbatim 16x Single-sided DVD+R Spindle, 100 DiscsWell, I hate to disagree with other reviews. But in my iMac G5 I have had 5 coasters out of 7 Burns. 2 out 7 good. I am sure I'll go thru my 100 DVD-R at this rate in no time. Anybody with advice for iMac DVD-R.
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.
My second one just stopped working. Each one lasted for less than a year. I was a Sony fan but now I'll try other brands.
I have to ditto the more negative comments here. Got mine and it didn't work. I figured the battery was dead. Waited too long to get a replacement battery. when I figured out the whole unit didn't work, it was past deadline to replace it.
God help you if you need warranty repair from HP. The wait is 4 hours long. I like HP products, but that is not a way to treat customers. My printer broke 5 days before warranty expired. HP had warranty date based on when they shipped the printer to Amazon! A nightmare to get service.
First off, the printer requires re-calibration just about every time I go to use it and it takes about 30 seconds before its capable of printing. Next, ALL ink cartridges must be full in order for the printer to function and the re-calibration process uses ink. Do you see where I'm going with this? That's right, you have to replace the empty ink cartridges black or color used or not before you can even print a document - no exceptions. Lastly, and most noticeable is that you have to shell out [mooney] for a new black cartridge and [money] for each color (x3) to keep this printer working. Outrageous! I bought a new Canon i320 ...
I ordered one roll of poloroid film.IT TOOK FOREVER FOR THEM TO SHIP
1) This router emits a loud screeching noise any time it's running.2) Wireless speeds are ridiculously slow.3) Have to reset the router about once a day otherwise my wireless devices can't connect to it.4) The router is HORRIBLE at distributing bandwidth for more than one device.About the only positive aspect of this router is it's aesthetics.Update: The router officially died a couple of months after this posting. Upgraded to an Apple Airport Extreme and could not be happier.
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.
betcha bucks to donuts you wont get yer ree bate.twice in row, ree jectedhaving trouble posting de tailsso i just keep modifying the review, a little at a time, with lotsa misspelllings.so where was I?ree bates hq dot com routinely rejects items from x treme as "in n vallid purrchasse date"no phone no. to call.to be cont.and amm a zonn doesn't exactly send the x treeeme item out promptly, even with 2nd day aair.....if you don't believe me, try reposting this yourself with the missspelllings correctted.betcha words like inn valllid ree bbatte, and ree bates hq dot com won't post.i guess this prevents complaints like this from showing up on google searches.But if you send them a really really nasty e-mail mentioning things like attny gen erral and bettter bussinesss burreau, you might get it.Here is what their website says to do after they ree jecct you:Purr chase DateYour subb mission is inn valid due to purrr chase date. The purrr chase date must fall within the pro motion time frame specified on the ree bbate coupon or on the reee be bate website. Please send all reee subb missions to:* Ree bbates HQ Proo cessing* Ree submmission Department* P.O. Box 02 8516* Mia mi, FL 3 3102- 85 16i will never ever ever ever buy another product from x tre me or tech b ever again.i do not do business with companies like this.if you have similar problems, please contact your state attny gen. and bettter businness bureeau. or perhaps the local newsspaper.
This cable works fine connecting my HDTV to my cablebox, but does not work connecting my PS3 to my HDTV. When I connected the PS3 using this cable I would get frequent flashes and sound static on the TV.
I had the impression after having read the many reviews of the various Sennheiser headphones that the build quality of Sennheisers wasn't the greatest. I decided to try these anyway, I received mine today and I have never seen a pair of headphone priced above ten dollars that were made so cheaply. I would guess that they would not withstand any but the most casual use. The sound is certainly OK but The Sony V6 is just as good and much better made. Say no to cheap Chinese junk.
WGR614 Router comes in multiple versions, some of which have known problems with many DSL routers. Of course, you won't learn this until you spend 8 hours with Netgear level 1 technical support (outsourced to india). Only after hours of this torture, did they bump me up to level 2 support where after a couple more hours they finally confirmed the device had this known problem. They promised to send me a more reliable version within 5-7 days. Three weeks later, it never arrived & I never heard a word from them, no email, no confirmation, nothing. I gave them one last chance & tried to call back the level 2 support line ... can't... their line is out of order the past couple evenings.Conclusion: DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT unless you're a masochist and need to be punished and humiliated.
You get what you pay for. The range is not as listed on this website, plus you are REQUIRED to purchase a [$] (5 year) license to use this or ANY GMRS radio. These are poor quality toys!
I have had this router for over a year now and have had nothing but trouble. each firmware version fixes old bugs and adds new ones. I have spent countless hours with their technical support team with NO luck. If you get a hold of an honest technical support person at linksys they will even admit this router is very buggy. Most are trained to sound like this is the first time they ever heard the bug you are describing. With the latest firmware they finally got the IPSEC to be somewhat stable but now the router resets the network every so often. I think somewhat related to making a PPTP connection. This reset crashes my client server app.I upgraded this from a linksys vp41 - why I now question. that is a very low cost VPN router that actually works. Whatever you do - do not waste your time with this product. I wish I had not.
I purchased in Sept 05 and have enjoyed it for 1.5 years -- but suddenly it stopped reading cds. I put the cd into it and close the lid and the screen reads "no disc." I called sony and they offered to exchange it for the special price of $77.60 -- which is the same price I paid/or I could re-buy it for today. Big bummer. I was expecting a much longer life...
i've had this pressure cooker just over 4 months, using it about twice a week . it is already dead. doesn't jiggle any more and all the vapor escapes out the button on the handle. not worth it
Extremely short battery life; you only get 1 hour of continuous use without even playing any games. Oh that measly built-in memory of 16MB won't do, prepare to dish out for more memory. Talk about dishing out more money, you know those added applications (Acid Solitaire, Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet, Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard, Bejeweled, etc.), well they're good for only 30 days after installation, you must register and buy 'em after the 30-day trial period. And the StreetFinder is a joke; it's not even as good as MAPQUEST and you only get to download one major city like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, or New York,etc......my City didn't even make the list. What about the Stylus you ask? Well you will need to buy a DR. GRIP-style STYLUS because they provide you this puny stylus the size of a Dr. Grip's ink refill! Can you say HELLO ARTHRITIS? After a week of using the rinky-dinky Sony Clie PEG-NR70, I had to get my wrist amputated...ha ha ha ha just kidding, I returned the handheld and boy did it leave a bad tasting wild chicken taste in my mouth! So instead of trying my luck with another Sony handheld, I bought a Compaq Ipaq 3835 which is a bit more expensive. But whoa, what a freakin difference! There is just no comparison. Its like comparing a moldy, mushy, teen spirit smellin' apple to a freshly picked aromatic Red Delicious Apple--no comparison at all! I am extremely happy with my Compaq purchase. So if you wanna get this Sony handheld just to play games with, I suggest capturing a backyard lizard instead and play hide and go seek with it, hey you'll enjoy the lizard longer. The ONLY thing I like about this handheld is that it served as a stylish paperweight at work--a very expensive paperweight! Dang I could've gone to a local contaminated beach and picked up a nice rock for FREE!
First off, Since I bought this receiver, whenever you turn on the power or switch either the A or B speakers theres a static pop from the right channel. Though it hasn't gotten any worse it's annoying. The remote sucks big time, an idiot must have designed it. The preset stations are NOT next to the volume, their in the middle of the clump of other buttons, Absolutely STUPID!!!!! Next, you can adjust the brightness of the display on the receiver from the remote from the comfort of your chair but if you want to adjust the bass, treble or balance you have to get up and go to the receiver!!!! How FREAKIN stupid is that !!!!!! One thing I will give this receiver is it's clean sound. It's clean at any volume though I wish it had the bass punch my old Pioneer gave me.
I've had a bad experience with my 34HF83 TV set. It worked fine on standard definition, but on high definition I noticed periodic (once in 5-10 minutes) horizontal jerking to the left. The problem is more likely to appear if the set was switched off for about 5 minutes prior to testing. After about two hours the problem disappears. Picture quality is very good, excellent design, but I hate this problem with horizontal jerking. I called for service and they confirmed that this is a known problem and they are working to find the solution. The problem was also found in some other TV sets, like 30HF83. Unfortunately most customers don't notice the problem because it happens only on high definition, and noticeable only on relatively static scenes. I am happy that I noticed this problem before my warranty expired. But my concern it that most people don't have high definition receivers these days. I think they will be very unhappy in a couple of years when they connect their Toshiba HDTV to a high definition source and realize they have a jerking picture. They would have to pay big money to fix their TVs and this is'nt fair. If you are the owner of any Toshiba HDTV set, you should connect it to a high definition signal (cable, satellite, HDTV computer adapter or special signal generator), switch your TV set off for 5 minutes, then switch the TV set on, switch the source to a HIGH DEFINITION static picture (for example, HDTV receiver setup menu, just make sure the output is high definition) and carefully watch it for 5-10 minutes. If you notice any horizontal jerking, make sure to call for service before your warranty expires. If you can't get the problem fixed, you should at least get the warranty extension. This problem is found in all 83 series Toshiba TV sets: 30HF83, 34HF83, 34HFX83, etc...
the ribbon came in a timely manner.. but they must have been old because they did not work very long.. VERY DRY would not buy again.. My boss was very disappointed..
I was very excited to buy the CEIVA for my mother for Christmas 2002. Since then, we have had nothing but problems. I purchased it so that she could stay in touch across the miles when we had a new baby. Too bad the CIEVA didn't work for the first 10 weeks of my baby's life and it took the company that long to get us a replacement part. Unfortunately, I let my sisters talk me into buying a second machine THIS Christmas for my father. The first machine didn't work (on Christmas Day, how disappointing!) and had to be replaced. Now, it won't let me upload pictures. Their customer service is absolutely AWFUL and I never hear from them in less than 48 hours. Since I have had these two machines, I must have asked for refunds 3 or 4 times. Mostly, I am disgusted that such a GREAT - seeming product really STINKS. Don't buy it unless you are committed to daily frustration.
Unfortunately I did not read the reviews until I received the message on my machine. Consider this: we have had the machine for 9 months and run a small business and print flyers once a month. We have had to replace each toner cartridge once, which is understandable, but we NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE OPC BELT WHICH COSTS US $500. This will run out in 60,000 images, not pages, but images. We will also have to put in a new fuser which is $577. SO, for a machine that is depreciating, in one years time, we will have to put in an additional $1077 NOT COUNTING the toner cartridges. It's like buying a $10,000 car which needs $8000 tires! Would you do that?The printer is just fine, it is loud and slow to warm up, but it is definitely NOT worth the additional expense that you will incur over ONE years time. Since it is a large investment, you will probably have it more than one year.Please do the research, this is the ONLY Brother machine that has these "extra consumables". Check out other brands and stay away from Brother's residual income.Good luck.
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.
This is my first GPS system so I did a lot of research online before I went ahead purchase it in March 2007. I wanted a large screen one and traffic system. 4500 seems to be the perfect match.Pro: large screen, real-time traffic system saved me many times, and reasonable routing suggestions. I don't have the rerouting adaptation problem as the other reviewers and if I get into a side road, it'll recalculate immediately. Maybe they fixed it in the most current software batch. Their customer service is superb.Cons: I had this unit for 5 months and have to return it now. As many reviewers said, this unit has slower routing calculation and I didn't realize it would be a problem until I was driving on a highway waiting for the exit.Even though I have the most current database batch, I would see some not-so-new highways disappeared suddenly during the drive. It would come back eventually but it doesn't feel good to see yourself driving on a blank space for several miles, especially if you travel to a unknown place at night.Road side of a destination seems to be wrong 80% of the time. We all know after 1 month of usage to ignore the final destination instruction.After 2 months, the address book, all travel location information, and user settings were wiped out automatically and I have to reset everything. After it happened so many times, I called Cobra and they gave me another software patch. It seemed to fix the problem.When used in big cities with a lot of traffics, its routing instruction can be so wrong. It usually gives me the worst routing suggestion, i.e. chose the busiest road, or a longer route, or use local highways with a lot of construction going on instead of an interstate highways that are much less congested, etc. This unit's routing logic seems to work better with mid-size to small-size towns.The mounting is cumbersome. After taking it off and putting it back on whenever I have to park somewhere, the V12 cord connected to the car broke. I had to call the customer service and they sent me another cord immediately. Did I mention that their customer service is very good?The final flaw which makes me wanted to return it is, one day the beautiful female voice was gone. Never come back again.I feel sorry to have to put a bad review on a product. I hope it would help others to avoid the frustrations I have gone through.
This device does not work with Macintosh computers running Mac OS 10.3 OR HIGHER. This information is NOT shown prominently on the product page on Belkin's web site; you have to find an obscure tech support page to find this. This means that any computer purchased since 2005 will not be compatible with this switch. They were thus far unable to give me a timeframe for a new driver release.
This seems like a great deal. For $10 bucks more than the apple dock (standalone) you get a dock with ac adapter, a 3.5 mm to 3 RCA cable, an S video cable, a travel charger for the ipod (separate from the dock power supply), a remote, and a dock connector to 3 RCA cable (not dock connector to 2 RCA audio as advertised). Buying these components separately from quality manufacturers would cost over $100. The problem is that Cables to Go is not a quality manufacturer. The dock produced an audible hiss and reversed the audio signal, so that that the left speaker played what the right speaker was supposed to play and vice versa. Further, the remote was extremely shoddy, requiring multiple button presses and extremely accurate aiming even at a distance of 12 feet. I did not use any of the cables, but if they are anything like the dock I'd avoid them.
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.
bought the walkstool xxl in the fall. used it first time this weekend feb6, after less than five minute the upper section on one of legs snap in two. Since I'am more than 200lb below the stool 550lb limit i was stunned by its failure. what a piece of junk. the section didn't bend, it snapped in two. the maker of this junk gives a run around to this issue
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've got a bad one, never worked (DOA). I might just take the loss, would spend more sending it back.
This is the worst printer I have ever seen, met, read about, or heard tell of. Nothing about it seems to work. The pages constantly misfeed, as if some mysterious force is actually preventing ANY of them from going in straight. And you know how some printers will occasionally grab 2 or 3 pages at once? Yesterday mine grabbed 9 pages, in a scattered sort of way so that I got a little bit of my document on all 9 pages. Who knows, maybe it thought I wanted a fun little puzzle.The overall image quality is horrid; and occasionally, it will refuse to draw ink from a cartridge even when I KNOW the cartridge is full. The reason I know this is because I've tried multiple cartridges; but more telling is the fact that when it "gets thirsty" it will start to draw ink again.I give this printer an A+ for personality; not because I think it's stylish, but because it's really like owning a finicky cat, or a wounded dog. In fact, it does so little printing that I sometimes forget it's actually a printer. Never a dull moment.But for speed, reliability, and quality, it gets an F, an F, and another F - as in ZERO PERCENT. And it comes as no shock me at all that you can buy it here on Amazon for less than the cost of a Skim Latte Grande at Starbucks.
The sound and fit are fantastic. The rubberized fitting devices really allow the earphone to be fully sealed. Sound quality is dramatically better than any in-ear I've ever sampled. Light and comfortable; clear tones at low volume.My 15-yo son praises the "incredible bass" for his heavy metal listening, and I like the clear trebles on my classical violin tunes.The bad news is the offensively wasteful, non-recyclable, boxes-within-boxes packaging. Much of the packing is non-recyclable because fabric is glued to the plastic or cardboard backing, in multiple throw-away boxes-within-boxes.The earphones fit in the palm of your hand, but the selling box is ten times that size. But the problem isn't just "shelf space". It's gross environmental ignorance.The package also contains a completely unnecessary and unrecyclable double-lipstick size, plastic-covered-case, also in its own packaging, purportedly for carrying the headphones separately from the player. Who carries their headphones in a special, separate-from-player case? This lipstick-style case is also made of cardboard with thin fake-leather plastic glued to the cover - i.e., useless AND non-recyclable.Presumably the matte black packaging is supposed to make the product appear more "tech quality" or "high-end". But the product marketing is also directed to audiophiles, who are generally people of culture and intelligence.I love the sound quality. But this packaging was so offensive to my green aesthetic (I am a 55 yo woman schoolteacher) that I would not purchase nor recommend the product. Monster Cable needs to seriously rethink their packaging behavior.
...and there's no way to (easily) fix. given all of the horrible reviews, why would i try? am on my way to dump into the garbage can.
I started to shop in Amazon ever since it started its business. It was a very efficient and well priced online seller.Not any more.Especially with all these other online sellers (many of them are offering free shipping and no sales tax) in the market, how can Amazon compete if it takes two weeks to deliver a small piece of product like this one. And I am not using their so-called 'FREE' delivery (by UPS), I paid about $6 just to have it shipped 'normally', and it takes 2 weeks!!This is totally an unacceptable timing - especially considering this is an Internet purchase, what's the point of buying online when you find something you want but you have to wait 2 weeks even if you paid for the shipping costs, why not just buy it in-store???And since the product (e.g. this SD memory) is shipping from a warehouse within the US main land, what makes it take two week to arrive in Los Angeles, CA aside from an exceptionally inefficient shipper (in this case UPS)?And this is not an individual incident, it has been like this for at least a year by now (initially I thought this type of late delivery just happened once a while), I am sure many other customers of Amazon are experiencing this type of unacceptable delivery schedule from Amazon/UPS.Basically what it means to me is that I will not shop in Amazon again unless they can fix this shipping problem.
I got this from Sears for $59.99 and it failed just outside the warranty period (which is 90 days). When I put a DVD in it says loading and then "no" - which means it can't read the disc.We watch maybe three or four DVD's a week and I am truly disappointed with the purchase. The machine was easy to use with a good remote control and is also slim (which is a nice feature). I was hoping to have this for a few years but it is not going to happen.
Ritz Camera offered to redeem my money for this purchase when I complained about the speakers not being what I was looking for. Apparently they have a good customer service department.
I purchased the Terk Wavemaster for my apartment to send video/audio from my pc using a tv out card, and the sound card. The signal was awful. Even at three feet, the two units literally facing each other could not give off a clean signal. I would not recommend this product to anyone, and feel cheated as to its advertised functionality.
I bought these speakers because they looked cool. I figured all small PC speakers would sound pretty much the same anyway, so they won me over in the cool department. And they did sound pretty nice until I turned up the volume to 3/4.These speakers fail in the most basic areas.1. When the volume is turned up they squeal, regardless of the orientation of the speakers. This must be an internal flaw with the circuitry.2. You cannot adjust the volume with one hand. The knob is too smooth and too tight to grip so you have to hold the speaker with one hand to get a good grip on the knob to turn it.OK, so I told myself I must have gotten a dud, it happens. These speakers could never have passed JBL quality control and actually been mass produced this way, could they? Then one day I came across a co-worker who had a set of these at her workstation. I asked how she liked them and she told me the same things I just told you.As I am reading all these glowing reviews I am thinking "OMG people are going to buy these speakers" so I felt compelled to share my experiences to warn potential buyers as I wish I had been warned. My speakers did not make it back from vacation, they are somewhere in a Mexico landfill.
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.
This transcriber gets the job done, but if you do a HEAVY amount of transcribing, then spend more money and get something better. Even with the volume turned to 10, I still have difficulty hearing. Just the noise from my keyboard alone when I'm typing makes it even more difficult to hear. If you work somewhere with a LOT of background noise (phones ringing, co-workers talking, office machines buzzing away), this machine will be VERY frustrating.
The biggest disappointment in any piece of electronic gear in the 7 years I have had a PC. Sure it reads CD's but any of my full CD-RW Mp3's? Nope. I tried 15+ cds so far and it can't recognize a single one... I get the dreaded &quot;NOCDMP3&quot; error.The casing itself is so flimsy, you'd think this was a free gift that you'd get for starting a new checking account, or a subscription to TIME magazine. I don't know if I got a defwect but the casing lends to the lid &quot;teetering&quot; as the left and right edges aren't flush with the bottom tray (only the middle part where the &quot;OPEN&quot; buttion is, is where the two meet together)ESP??? What ESP??? Heck I just lifted the player and it STARTED the CD over.... I can't imagine how frustrating this would be if it was used doing anything requiring motion like walking or jogging.SonicBlues customer support? They responded to my email with a computerized response asking me for information about the rebate???? (go figure) Now I see why they are called SONIC BLUE, because if you buy this POS you will have a case of the SONIC BLUES
It worked really well for about 6 months. But as of now, its fizzing and sparking. I'm in the market for another power adaptor yet again.
I cannot charge with my PC card slot. Be advised, you need a type 2 card slot. Otherwise you will not be able to charge this product by any means.
I had used these for many years. The quality of the headphones is getting worse. I used it 3 times and I can't hear out of 1 side.
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!)
The whole point in having a wireless print server (at least for me) was to be able to print effortlessly from my laptop, so I am very disappointed by this product. Installing it was a nightmare, but since this was due to relatively unusual circumstances, I'll mention the other problems first. The product is very unreliable. Often I send something to print and get a message that the device is not working. Usually, if I then try to log in to the print server through its web interface it doesn't respond, but after 5-10 seconds it suddenly wakes up, logs me in and starts printing. But sometimes even this doesn't help and I need to restart it (turn it off and back on). I'd say that I have a problem printing in about half of my attempts. Here's why installing this print server was a nightmare: I use a portable wireless router that doesn't have any LAN ports - the only way to connect to it is using a wireless connection. The instructions that come with the print server require it to be first connected by a cable to the router (Needless to say, this requirement is not mentioned in the product specifications). Since I wasn't able to do this I called D-Link customer support. I ended up spending many hours talking with their representatives, trying to get around this problem. They told me to do all sorts of things but none of their suggestions worked. I ended up buying a separate cheap router just to connect the print server and to set it up.
Would have rather made one with DIY parts than to buy this one.. this is kind of cheap Chinese garbage ..America..America.. America
While I find most aspects of this mouse great my complaint is primarily aimed toward the scroll wheel middle click button. It is maddening to use since the wheel seems to be so sensitive. When you go to middle-click anything the wheel moves and your target link moves away. While this is very frustrating the rest of the mouse functions are great. I use Mozilla Firefox with tabs and a middle-click is very important to me. If you are looking for just a regular wireless mouse that looks great then this is it. However if a middle-click button is important to you find another choice.
I bought my i3 in Europe and enjoyed it very much until time came to upgrade it. The upgrade that I bought and paid $75 for will not work with my unit, even though the people at Garmin say it will. I am being bounced back and forth between tech support in Europe and North America. To add insult to injury, the last rep that I talked to in America was very rude. This purchase was not worth the hassle and the ripoff that ensued.
This joystick worked well for about 2 months, then it became a nightmare.It loses calibration and there is no utility to fix it. I tried several things and the only thing that seems to work is if you unplug it and plug it back into the USB port several times, then you might get it to work properly.Even then it can lose calibration in the middle of a game.Not recommended at all.Do a google search for Extreme 3D Pro problems and you will find forums that discuss this same issue.
First DVD unit and with space limited, went for the combo. Remote is not user friendly, hard to use. VCR and DVD worked fine. Programming the VCR once set, can not be turned off, even after recording is complete. Finally had to eject tape to restore basic operation. Now the bad news, after abut one year, VCR ate my tape. Rescued the tape, but VCR will no longer accept tapes. Either ejects them or will not load them. After reading countless reviews, not sure what to get as replacement.
The issues I've had with this player are too numerous to list, but here are the highlights:-Extremely cumbersome, unfriendly and inflexible User Interface (UI)-Can create only a single Playlist from H10 UI-Updating firmware completely wipes out every single track on the player. That's right, you have to download every single song again.-Repeatedly hangs, requiring a hard reset-Repeatedly has problems synchronizing, both through Windows Media Player and through online subscription service (Rhapsody). Sometimes it's a problem with the USB connection (I have 3 other USB devices that experience no connection problems), sometimes it's a DRM issue (the PC or online service can't get the device ID), sometimes it's a mystery.-Probably the worst online support I've ever come across (and there's a lot of stiff competition out there). It's a cumbersome Q&A-based; Help, without very little A.
I am very frustrated with this product AND the support (or lack of) from Philips. This product began malfunctioning shortly after the 1-year warranty ended. I first began having problems with the DVD player. The DVD would either be read slowly or not at all. Eventually, I could not play anything in the DVD player. Now the VCR is no longer working. The video tape is stuck inside and I have the message "Err 2" blinking on the display. When I reported these problems to Philips, I received the following message:"Dear Philips Customer,Thank you for your email to Philips Customer Care.We understand that you need to bring your DVD player to one of ourService Centers for repair. However, your unit is not maintained by any of our Authorized Service Centers. We advise you to call your localrepair centers to help you determine the problem of your unit."I can not find a local repair center that will even look at this product. So now, I'm back in the market of a DVD player and VCR player.I am very sorry that I wasted my time and money on this product. Thanks for nothing Philips.
This keyboard has a lot of nice features, but it falls down on the basics. The modifier keys (alt, ctrl, Shift, Winkey) un-press themselves. For example, if you hold down alt and press tab repeatedly, you would expect to cycle through active applications. If you do this long enough, this keyboard acts as if you had released the alt key. "Long enough" is variable -- sometimes 2 keystrokes, sometimes 20+.I tried it with Win XP, and the problem showed up. I booted in safe mode, and the problem showed up. I booted another operating system (Knoppix) and the problem showed up.I ran a keyboard diagnostic routine, the keyboard is sending a key-release scan code for the modifier key, even though I am holding the key down firmly.I have two of these keyboards. Each exhibits the problem. Either it is a design flaw, or they have a defect in the manufacturing process.
We chose this model for a conference room. (Inverted use - which is an advertised feature.) The color flickered so badly that we had it repaired -- twice. Then we finally had to gripe loudly enough to get it replaced. The replacement unit did the same thing! Finally, the bulb exploded and put the projector out of our misery. R.I.P.We used to buy InFocus exclusively, and now we have switched to Dell.
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.
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.
Like a lot of other people, my RDR GX7 has started the deadly "Disc Error/Can't Play this Disc" message. This occurs with discs I recorded and from new dvds from the studios. Sony says to unplug for an hour which works from time to time but inevitably the same problem occurs. The whole unit is effectively dead now. Bought it about 3 years ago. Had the same type of problem with a Philips unit I bought when burners first came out; it died, I never bought Philips again and got this Sony burner. I'm running out of companies to turn to. This is re-goddamn-diculous.
Purchased from Amazon on Dec. 27, 2009. Headphones no longer working as of July 21, 2010. Tried all fixes but none worked, they are just dead. I know they are an inexpensive headphone but I expected them to last more than 7 months. Can't get them fixed as it would cost more than a new pair. I think I'll try another brand. Any suggestions?
not only is this thin... the plastic is weak and flimsy.... complete waste. whoever designed this was an idiot!
Got one from newegg dot com. it was dead on arrival. Could not return because it passed thirty days. wasted money.
On January 20, 2008 I bought the first version of this switcher (didn't have Apple TV remote buttons). It's still working fine almost a year after, switching full 1080p audio and video from my PS3, Apple TV, and (now obsolete) HD-DVD Player.Recently we've been in the market to buy another switch for my sister's HD setup. Considering the amazing quality we had initially, we bought another one of the xtremehd switches. After attempting to install it, the device refused to power on, jiggling the cord a port proved futile. We checked the remote (used a camera and it's digital viewfinder to see the Infrared Light), and checked the out put of the power cord with a volt meter. Both were working perfectly. We assumed we may have received the *one* dud so we got a replacement from Amazon.*Amazon sent the replacement with FREE One-Day Shipping* ..Kudos..The second device brought us the same problems. We've done the same checks but the device is faulty once again. XtremeMac's quality assurance *now* is too low for anyone to be bothered with this product. I really had high hopes, but oh well. Can't win them all.I'd give the FIRST Switcher I received (pre-apple remote integration) a "5 out of 5". It's amazing quality and reliability. The other two? A "1 out of 5" because of the lack of quality assurance XtremeMac put into the manufacturing.
The print quality is good, when you can get it to print.I have print jams approx. 6 times out of 10. I like Samsung products, but have never had a printer jam this often in all of my office or home printers I have ever used.
This product is great. The seller is terrible. Antoline will not work with you on correcting problems.
I have it for 18 month. It worked pretty good at that period of time. But now, I have problem to turn it on. I am not expecting to change palm for every 18 moths. I tried many ways but not working. If anyone is not thinking of change palm every 18 months, I suggest better goes with something else. I think the Palm z22 is defective. I have try to search for solution but Palm has no solution for the problem. Don't buy it!!
This radio was very hard to learn to use. It does not warn of winter weather advisories. However it does do avalanche warnings (none of those in Ohio). I bought this radio to travel with, however it only holds 6 county codes. We had to print off all the county codes from the internet for the areas in which we will be traveling. When we leave each county we have to change the code the radio is set too. When we leave our 6 stored counties we have to reprogram the next 6 in it.Takes too much preparation. Many times we do not know where we are going when we travel. Would be a little easier if it came with a book of county codes. However we did download and print off the codes for our state.I guess you get what you pay for. We are currently under a level 1 winter weather advisory, with a hazardous outlook for the next 14 hours and the radio will not report this. Had we been traveling we would not have known.
I am truly kicking myself for being so trusting of Amazon vendors as to not check this guy out first. This is the FIRST problem I've ever had with a vendor. He took my money, never mailed the item, won't respond to emails, and won't get removed by Amazon. Truly disappointing.
I loved this printer, until I upgraded to Windows Vista 64 bit. Silly me. Sharp will NOT provide a driver for this equipment. That it is still being sold is outrageous. Of course I had just purchased an $80 toner cartridge for this monstrosity, and now all I can do with it is photocopy: no printing or scanning. STAY AWAY. There are plenty of other products that will allow you to actually USE them.
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.
Purchased this battery as a replacement. I spent some time looking at the available options and found this one to be the best option - I thought. I was looking for an actual Sony replacement versus a knock-off. I was also of course looking for the best price on a Sony battery. As this is listed, it appears to be an actual Sony OEM battery but when I received it, I found the truth to be that it is just another knock-off.It works, but it is not what was adverstised by the picture and the description.
This is nothing more than an expensive battery charger. Before ordering, I sent a note to Kodak, asking what was needed to display photos from a C310 on a TV. Their response was to buy the Kodak Easyshare Camera Dock Series 3. I looked on the Amazon web site and with the description for this product, it said "In addition to a USB 1.1 cable, the Camera Dock Series 3 also comes with an AV cable, enabling you to display photo slideshows to friends and family via your TV." This is a lie. No AV cable is included. It's another order and another $20 to get the cable. No wonder that Kodak is a fraction of the company it once was.
Very hard to setup! I quit. Two hours with this router sent me back to the store for a return. I'm not new to computers but plug and play is what I expect in this kind of product.Good luck!
This item is useless because it doesnt come with a instructional book. it doesnt say anything about how to use it or what models is able to charge......not even on the website of the manufacturer. dont buy it.
I was sent a bad product that did not work. I contacted the company (BUY ACCESSORIES) and they gave me the rules for getting it replaced (which included my paying for the return of the item even those it was received defective). I complied with their rules and returned the item for replacement. I never received anything else. I would not buy from this company again (and may not purchase from Amazon again since they sponsor this company). Very dissapointed.
I admit, the picture quality of the MDP-1810 is great, atleast when it is working. I had to return two of these units to Costco. The first one had a faulty d.c. adapter. The second one played one DVD perfectly fine until it stopped working. I exchanged for yet a third one, which is having problems playing discs containing .mp3 files. After reading the reviews, I am definately returning this thing and avoiding Mintek products like the plague!
this item is priced very low due to its quality. wasnt even worth sending back. generic. the quality is terrible and the charger broke after a weeks worth of use
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.
Works fine in Sony Nex camera but when inserted into card reader crashes computers.Strange think it worked ok at first. Two weeks.
Finally got the time to setup this unit and the VCR tape transport eats tapes. Unfortunately I am just beyond the 90 day warranty so I am out of luck. The DVD ouput is fine through the SVHS cable but the VCR output which is a standard RCA cable is terrible. It is hard to justify spending the money on repairing the defective transport when the VCR output is such a miserable quality. Since the company is in Chapter 11 and the assets are changing hands you would be wise to find another manufacturer.
Don't like me this productThe wire gauge is very thin, and yet not tested and may not work properlyThanks
I tried these for 3 weeks, but they are going in the trash. Can't return them as it was impossible to open the package without destroying it. The bass causes a lot of static. The hiss gives me a headache. The music sounds like everyone has a cold. They also make my ears plug up. So instead I bought the marshmallow kind for $13 and they are much better.
This enclosure is attractive, quiet, dissipates heat well, and worked fine with my 1TB drive...BUT...I put a 1.5 TB drive in it, and the power supply is too weak to drive it. It works fine for awhile, but after a couple of days, the drive letter disappears from Windows Explorer. The drive's power light is still on, but it's not recognized by my system. I have to power cycle the enclosure, and then the drive reappears to my computer. This is unacceptable.
LCD screen cracked. I would steer clear of this camera but if you do buy one, make sure you get a really good case. The problem is that having a decent case makes the camera too big for your pocket.
Swiveling this product is not smooth as it has no ball bearings.For me it is useless.It is just one disk on top of another disc, without as much as some lubrication to smooth the rotation.This is a much better one: laptopswivel.com
I was so excited when I bought this player but when I plugged it into my computer, I ran into a few major problems.1) Windows media player didn't recognize it so I couldn't transfer songs to it. I installed Windows Service Pack 1 (as suggested by Auto Support) and still nothing. I went to download the latest firmware but when I installed it, now my computer couldn't recognize it.2) Also this player is supposed to be a hard drive too, but auto support stated that ALL the files have to be transfered using Windows Media Player. I think that's really gay and it's a classic example of battles between corporations. iPod is the same way since you have to use iTunes to transfer anything to it. Microsoft wants to make you dependent on their software. In my opinion, Windows Media Player is a low quality program full of garbage advertising ads. Winamp and DivX are wayyyyyyyyyy better!!!I would look for a better alternative (avoid anything with the letter i).
Went through two of these within one month. Overcharges batteries and then self-destructs. Poorly made.......
Video playback on OSX on this monitor is horrible. If you're planning on using it for that purpose don't waste your money.
I am so sorry I bought this 3-in-1 printer/fax/scanner. I get a message every time I print telling me "New HP Photo Cratridge successfully installed". I have been on the phone with HP for 3 hours with no solution.Also, 3 weeks after I bought it, I started seeing a line in my pictures. Another problem with no solution.I have lost faith in HP products and am now looking for a more reliable unit from another maker.
Died after 2 years. Panasonic wont fix it, and now im stuck with it. Panasonic makes crap!
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.
Yeah, it's cheap, but it doesn't work well in either of our cars regardless of the locale we're in. I get loads of static on any of the channels I use. I sent back my first unit thinking it was a problem with the unit, but the replacement is just as bad.I'll look for a different solution, perhaps one of the adapter systems which directly connects an iPod to the existing stereo in cars, or perhaps a replacement of the tuner unit with one supporting iPods and satellite radios.Too bad this doesn't work better for us. It would have been a great solution.
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 has got to be one of the worst wireless products to come out of Netgear.If you want a reliable unit, buy something else.If you want something easy to configure and install, buy something else.If you want something that won't get confused when it starts seeing your neighbor's wireless access point, buy something else.If you would like to be able to call technical support and get a meaningful response, buy something else.This thing locks up all the time. Sometimes it lasts 15 minutes, sometimes you might get 30 minutes of use out of it. Then you have to power cycle it to make it work again for another 15 minutes. I have tried to mate it to wireless access points made by Netgear, D-Link, Linksys, Adaptec, Cisco. I have tried having only one AP "visible" in its pitiful range; having multiple access points; upgrading the firmware. Nothing changes its behavior of random locks after a relatively short period of time from the moment you turn it on.Finally, if you don't want to end up like me writing reviews on here, BUY SOMETHING ELSE! Anything.It can not possibly be any worse than this utter failure and ripoff.
For the past 5 years, I have used only Yaiyo Yuden for all DVD recording projects. In the past 5-years combined, I've had three faulty Yaiyo Yuden discs. In this particular batch of 100 DVD-Rs, I have used 50 and have had 15 faulty or unreadable discs. Are these authentic Yaiyo Yuden DVD-Rs?
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.
The wires in the item photo are red. The item description says "red". Yet somehow I was shipped a set of BLUE wires. I was in a time crunch to finish my battery and starter motor wiring before shoving a new engine and trans into the car, so I didn't have time to mess around with waiting for the item to ship back and forth to make an exchange. Now I have blue wires instead of red, and I think it looks kinda weird for power wires to be blue. Not happy.The wires themselves are decent quality aluminum wire. They look nice even though they are the wrong color.
For $500, you'd expect that they'd make the top plastic tab into metal and at least cover it with a rubber hood to prevent it from bending or breaking.It's sad that this cable's plastic tab breaks as easily as a normal $10 cable. Not to mention the marketing and the the rationale for the price is just ridiculous.If anything, all this product does is drag Denon's name into the mud.
Device hooked up and Rhapsody radio stations would not play. when e-mailed tech support, they caimed I should go to Rhapsody to &quot;fine tune&quot; the Rhapsody client. They were not able to help in any way and refused to send me to second level tech support or to offer an opion on removal re-install of product. This product is not ready for the market and potential purchasers are warned that if they want the Rhapsody radio stations they will be disapointed.
I successfully connected the product & it functioned for a while. After about 4 months (free service lasts for 3 months) the product began dropping the connection between the PC and the internet modem. I was told by Netgear to just reset the machine when this happens. Doing that worked for about ten minutes and the connection would drop again and the cycle would start all over again. I would spend the whole day resetting the router and not get any work done. Then they informed me of a customer service number to call & generate a return allowance - unfortunately the number automatically disconnects every time you call it - the one time a person actually answered I was told they had computer problems and could not help me - but would call me back. Of course, they did not call me back.
I originally got this charger for my Xbox360 and Wii controllers. It worked great for a couple of months of moderate gameplay, but a few batteries began dying after just 10 minutes of use (they usually last about 12 hours of gameplay). I only use duracell batteries specifically designed for this charger. After a total of about 12 months of ownership, I think only 5 of the 20 batteries I bought can hold a charge longer than 10 minutes. I think the batteries should last a lot longer than a year considering the price. Buyer beware!
The ink is over priced, the printer wastes ink, and you can't print in black only if any color cart is empty.
I've had this keyboard and mouse combo for about a year now and can safely say that is junk and a total waste of money.One positive thing that gave this review one extra star is the fact that the mouse that comes with it is very nice.First of all, unlike the mouse that has a charging dock, this keyboard requires 4 AA batteries which have to be changed about every 2 weeks. The keys themselves are very stiff and hard to push, so if feels like you are pounding on the keyboard when you type.The touch pad on the left side of the keyboard which controls volume and play features is not sensitive enough, so it takes longer to turn the volume up then it would to do it through the task bar.Also, the battery life indicator on the keyboard cannot be trusted. Every time I have needed to change the battery the status goes from 'Full' to 'Critical' in a matter of minutes. If you don't change the batteries right away when it reaches 'Critical' the keyboard will turn off.The keyboard also loses connection all the time. The top screen will turn off, then come back on and in the meantime you can't do anything but wait for it to finish.The most annoying trait of all though is the spinning. I play a couple of MMO's (online games) and the keyboard will randomly start spinning my character around in a circle and there's nothing I can do to stop it other than to turn the keyboard off and turn it back on.So long story short, don't buy this keyboard. Save your money, time, and headaches and buy something better.
i bought an olympus camera several years ago. huge mistake. worked once then stopped working 1st day on my trip to jamaica...got about 8 lousy quality pictures. olympus refused to repair it, so spent $35 to fix it. didn't finish a roll with it and took it about 10 months later to cancun. optimistic fool me. stopped working the 1st day after half a roll. lucky for me my friend had a kodak and got double prints. avoid this company. they make garbage and don't stand behind it. and take a spare camera along if u can.
I bought two of these routers. I bought a WGR614v1 and also a WGR614v2. The first router WGR614v1 works but its very slow. The 2nd router WGR614v2 doesn't work at all. I tried to get it to work with my cable modem at one residence and also with my static ip dsl at another residence. I called tech support numerous times. Each time I had to wait 30+ minutes. They just kept telling me how to do the same thing that's in the directions! And then they told me to upgrade the firmware. I upgraded to v3 and also v4. Neither of them worked. I know I'm not doing anything stupid because it works with the first router. Oh and now its been 30 days and I can't return it. Don't they do QA testing before they release a product??
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!
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....
The first cartridge I recd. arrived broken w ink leaking inside the packaging. It was inadequet for the item shipped. The item was replaced by the vendor w/o any problems and arrived intact. (same packaging,lucky). Initially, the cartridge worked well. But when not used for a time (3-4 days) the print quality deteriorated dramatically. My office is cold (65 F) so I warmed up the cartridge thinking it would improve the print quality. It did. However, over time (2 wks.) this "fix" didn't work anymore. I suspect the cartridge would work well in a warm office where the printer was used daily.OBTW, the "print head clean" function does not work with the cartridge. In fact, executing it, locks up the computer and requires task mgr. to restore control.I guess I'll be looking for another vendor. Any recommendations?
This lens performed absolutely miserably with my Canon Powershot S2 IS. It will not focus, and when it did the photos were mediocre at best, certainly no better than the built-in super macro mode. I would not recomend this lens to anyone with any camera. If I could give this lens a 0/5, I would. TERRIBLE BUY! I'm trying to return it, but no luck so far. 47th street photo won't answer the phone.
I'm no audiophile. I wanted a pair of comfortable earphones to replace those awful Apple ear buds so I could listen to netcasts on my iPhone. I read the reviews on these earphones and figured at such a low price and with my low audio standards, I couldn't go wrong.Well, I can go wrong if the product doesn't even work. Sure I can hear through the earphones, but the sound quality is so poor, I couldn't even make out speaking voices. The microphone worked for half of one five minute phone call. I was ordering delivery food and had to unplug the headset to finish my order because by the end, the guy at the restaurant was unable to understand me. After that, the microphone stopped working as a way to answer calls or to pick up my voice.The lanyard style is really ridiculous, too, with the microphone dangling somewhere below my chest even when I wore them correctly. I'm not that short, either. Anyway, even if you don't care about anything other than comfort, these earphones are a complete waste of money.
I purchased this battery as an OEM replacement after several bad experiences w cheap knock-offs. Well, this battery isn't much better. Yes it has all the markings of a Fuji battery but all I know is that it hasn't done better than the $5 cheapies I used to buy. Can I prove it's not a Fuji? Of course not. But the battery that came w the camera did really well for 3 years before getting "tired". This one did good for maybe two weeks. Now a charge barely holds and the flash recycle times are in the good 1 minute range. Time for a new camera I guess! ))
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.
From the reviews, these seemed like a solid product for the price. Unfortunately, they turned out to be a disappointment. 1) They feel extremely cheap and fragile. 2) They are not easy to place in the ears due to the short, rounded profile. 3) The sound quality is only average. 4) There is static when I rotate the jack. 5) On one side the cord is about 4 times longer than the other.Look elsewhere.
i just baut the pyramid 2,000 watt 4 chanel pb1617x amp. i have 2 15inch kicker comp 15 subs.ive hooked it up many differnt ways i have 1 speaker bridged to chanel 1 and 2 and have other speaker bridged to channel 3 and 4.for sum reason chanel 1 and 2 makes my 1 speaker louder then speaker on 3 and 4 cant figer out why if any1 can help with this problum let me no ? im wondering if the amp is defected or what but not happy with my purchus!!!!! have had pyramid amps in the past and loved them but this 1 is a problum. please help!!!!!! my email is mikeunowhoo@yahoo.com
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.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad-Core Processor, 2.40 GHz, 8M L2 Cache, LGA 775CAN NOT TELL A LOT ABOUT THIS, HEARD ITS GREAT FOR OVERCLOCKING AND VALUE TO PERFORMANCE, AMAZON SHIPPED RIGHT AWAY EVEN THE GO STEPPING. THE ONE I ORDER WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND ONLY SHOWED 2.3 MHZ HAD TO RETURN IT AND DECIDED TO GO WITH THE Q9550. THIS CHIP IS VERY NICE!!
I received this as a Christmas gift. I was absolutely thrilled since I did not have one yet, and it was so light weight. After getting it on my camera (Canon T1i) I noticed immediately I could no longer hold the camera under the lens to adjust my focal length, and I have extremely small hands. I tried adjusting my hand and the plate but no matter where I set either, it caught my thumb, my knuckle or my palm. The only way I could have used it and been able to adjust my focal length would have been to start handling my lens from the top with the tips of my fingers very daintily (ridiculous), or to switch out to my telephoto lens, which would have been long enough for me to get my hand out in front of the plate. With my 18-55mm lens and my 40-90mm lens it just did not fit right. I like to hold my camera steady by gripping underneath the lens, and you just can't do that with most short lens's and this piece. I really wish they had thought about this a little more when designing it, because I like the weight of the piece. I read many other reviews that stated that this bracket gets loose and has to be tightened, flash does not line up properly etc. I wouldn't know. I couldn't get past the fact that my hand couldn't even hold my camera properly to test the piece. Sending back, very disappointed with the design and really upset I had to tell the gift giver that it was poorly designed, since they have the receipt for it to return it. It really upset this person because they knew how much I wanted one, and they tried to find a nice lightweight one for me since I have small hands and I am petite. Bummer.
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.
BAD- Choppy AVI playback, contrasty screen with NO shadow detail, cheap plastic feel, no random arrangement of slideshow capability, the auto-on auto-off feature would be great if it didn't turn on with the audio volume set at 60% no matter what it was set on before it turned off, no battery, cheesy slideshow transitions (no fades).GOOD- Easy setup, WIfi works with a PC (not with a mac).
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.
I figured it was too good to be true. It is a 1-pack "30-pack"...I ordered to see if I would get lucky but no such luck. So don't follow my dumb example and assume you're getting the deal of a lifetime.
I bought this monitor about a month ago. This was to be used in a multiple station office setup. I wouldnt recommend this monitor to any one that wants a quality monitor. First, lets talk about refresh rates. At 30 m/s its slow for such an overpriced monitor. Also the setup controls make it difficult to tweak. Also image quality isnt spectacular, they tend to be blotchy and you miss much detail. I have also noticed that the reflective black trim is made out of low quality materials and tends to collect more finger prints than the local police station. The screen also tends to get warmer that it should. And finally the the power supply tends to make a humming noise (its a standard in all of them, I own 5. One for each of my office workstations). To sum it all up, its a too expensive to be worthy of buying and you are simply paying is the Sony name. There are many monitors out there that are worthy of buying at lower prices and better warranty's. Also, the warranty doesnt cover less than 8 burnt pixels. Sony says that less than eight burnt pixels is considered normal wear and tear. I hope this helps!
The picture was only static and the sound quality was terrible. I tried switching the colors as other reviewers suggested, but nothing worked. I'm glad I bought it through Amazon, though. At least the returns are easy.
I bought this TV for our summer home in Canada. It was hooked up and worked fine for about an hour at our Florida home. A year and a half later we took it to Canada where it worked for about 30 minutes and then stops, blank screen, nothing. I called magnavox and they spent more time trying to sell me things than listening to what had happened, at one point the guy even started to laugh. We did some research on the internet about this TV and Magnavox and were horrified to learn that this TV has a long history of these problems! How about a product recall!!! Many, many people have been robbed by magnavox and the government is doing nothing to protect us. We took the TV to a local repairman, who is an authorized magnavox dealer,and he said the circiut board was shot. He called Maganavox and they said there were no replacement parts and they no longer make this TV. Save yourself and your money and do not buy magnavox or phillips{one of there partners}products. Also check out the complaints against companies on the internet, don't just read product reviews by customers on Amazon. PA Hunter
Stopped working after a little while. Could not repair it !!. What a waste of money ...Bharesh Dedhia
I bought two of these, the first one failed completely (noisy fan, bad USB port), the second one has a terribly intermittent power connector. I bought it for the eSATA capability but it gets a lot of delayed write errors due to the intermittent power connector. I have had good luck with the AcomData Samba enclosures I bought for the office, I will probably junk this one and get something more reliable.
I saw that these were reviewed relatively well for inexpensive buds amongst a large group of people (and an older CNET article) so I decided to give them a shot. I came away unimpressed, even with the low price.I will say that for the price (which at this writing was $14), they sound just ok with certain things (like enhanced bass)but mostly worse than the standard iPod\iPhone headphones. The bass is definitely cranked up regardless of whatever "equalizer" setting you choose on your iPod, iPad, MP3 device, etc. What makes them seem so sub-par is the very dissapointing high and mid range quality. No matter what the source I chose to listen to (music, video, game, movie) the bass was overpowering and everything else sounded canned, muffled, tinny and generally underwhelming.Comfort and build are decent, but nothing to increase my rating.I dont consider myself an audiophile by any means but even with a low price, I cannot recommend these for people who like a decent sound to their buds. My only point of comparison are the buds included with my iPad and a pair of more expensive Sennheiser CX-300's which (even though it's an unfair comparison) sound like they cost hundreds of times more than these buds.
I have no complaints about this product, but I refuse to buy it from any vendor (in this case ChiTek, but apparently there are others) who advertise a low price but then charge your 3X what they should for shipping. I tried to order $10 worth of memory cards, and after filling out all the necessary ordering information, I'm informed on the last page that they were charging $19.95 shipping for about 3 ounces of product. The final price was typical, but I'd much rather buy it direct from Amazon or another vendor that does not follow these arguably sleazy practices. I hope you do to. Be aware.
I've had this TV for 2 years now, and 1 year 1 month into it (right after the warrantee expired) It started to turn black whenever there was high humidity... After some googling, I found that this is actually a common problem with Samsung TV's, yet Samsung has done nothing to address the issue...Other than the occasional hours where the TV just doesn't work, the TV is actually great quality picture and features. To bad this will most likely be my last Samsung TV as other models have the same problem and Samsung has been slow to respond to it.
To stop the monitor from drooping and suddenly dropping during use, I've had to tighten the bolts so tight with the allen wrench that theyre beginning to strip. I'm assuming they're going to need further adjustment as time goes by, from the monitor weight and rotation use. It's probably only a matter of time before they're stripped beyond usability, and I'll have to exchange it for another one.It also didn't come with long enough screws to fit the back of my monitor, so I had to buy some longer ones. Not that big of a deal in itself, but overall this product doesn't work as well as I'd hoped.
If you live in an area with a lot of radio stations, you will not get good reception. The selection of stations is good, and it couldn't be easier to load, but the clarity suffers if there are no range of stations to use.
The audio technica ATH-ANC7 did not work nearly as well as passive noise reduction like I get from the Peltor H10A Earmuff. I sent them back.
Got this router 2 months back. Was very happy to see the design of the router and mis-understood that it will even perform to the same level. First time I insert the configuration CD into my laptop, BOOM!! my wireless network went for a toss!!! Thankfully, my laptop has 'restore' functionality which allowed me to restore the settings prior to the netgear installation. I'm saved.It worked so-so for about a month. After that, everytime i want to connect to the net, I have to shutdown my laptop for atleast 10 minutes and then start it again. After repeating this for 3-4 times, 'it might connect'!! Feels pathetic. I would prefer a dial-up connection over this router.I'm giving one star, since i'm able to connect to the internet atleast few times a day!!
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.
I purchased this mouse in early April 2008 and I used it all the time. On average I spend five hours a day on my laptop and have used this mouse each time. While I expected that the battery life would be long, I have to recharge the battery every two weeks. It really likes to give a low-battery warning by interrupting whatever program you're using to say "Hey, it's time to recharge!" Now in month #3, after several recharging and only taking this mouse to the outside world once, the strolling stopped working. No warning. I've plugged it in and out and it is still unresponsive. Only buy this if you can find a cheap deal on it. I was lucky to get this at $20, but even that is too much. I gave it two stars because when it worked, it worked fine.
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.
I've searched everywhere for a stylus that has the design of this one, but that would have ---INSTEAD OF A PEN FOR PAPER --- a fine point for doing detailed art work on the iPhone 4s because most of the people designing painting apps and some of the other apps have NO FREAKING CLUE AS TO WHAT AN ARTIST REQUIRES OF A STYLUS... which is to say, NOT always a FAT BUBBLE "point."Where are all of you "geniuses" at and what are you doing with your time??? Evidently, spending too much of it at Starbuck's!
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.
My mother won one of these at an office christmas party a few weeks before christmas. When she brought it home my brother and i were fascinated with it as we had never had an mp3 player before. The next day she went out and bought one for each of us for christmas presents. The players worked great for the first couple of days, but then problems started occuring with my brother's player. The screen would continually die, where there was just a line or a blank display. Next, the player would stop working and you would have to restart it by taking out the battery. Eventually after a couple of weeks the same things starting happening to mine. My brother saw an ad in the newspaper for a 512 mb SD card on sale so he bought it, but the player didn't even recognize the card when he tried to play music from it. Eventually we returned both of them to Costco, because they weren't worth the hassle. My mom wasn't able to return hers because we had to swap some of the parts (Crappy Headphones that had broken, etc.) and the same problems keep occuring with hers. Now I have a Sandisk player that i am very happy with and would reccomend as an alternative for anyone looking at the rave mp.
Item broke the very first time it was used - rubber part detached from moving plastic lever rendering whole contraption useless. Seller does not offer exchanges only returns but that makes no sense - quite obviously those mount are made to fail - I had original Garmin mount that lasted for couple years before it was displace. The mounts sold by Amazon are some sort of counterfeit lookalikes. No wonder they cost 18 cents. Stay away - this is cheap Chinese junk at it's best.
I found the video quality not acceptable. I have a Sony camera from 7 years ago that works as well (as far as quality). The Logitech simply has more "fun" features.
I've never written a review on this site before, but I did think it was important to put up a warning about this DVD player. I bought one nine months ago. The first sign of trouble came that night, when it stopped playing a disc halfway through. That was a slightly scratched disc, so I thought nothing of it. Weeks went by with no problems, and the return time elapsed.Then it started getting bad. It often stopped playing in the middle of the disc, often when a new chapter tried to start. This would result in the screen freezing, then displaying digitized static. More often, it wouldn't read discs at all. I would put in the disc, it would whir for half a minute, then it would give up and report "no disc." Sometimes it would load the FBI warning, then crash before the movie or the main menu loaded. This happened about 60% of the time when I put in a new disc. Sometimes I could get it to read if I kept inserting the same disc, sometimes not. Also, the player routinely crashed when trying to play special features.I haven't damaged the player at all. It's sat in the same place since I bought it. I see that other people have given positive reviews and said that their players are flawless, and I'm glad for them. I just wanted to report the problems I've had with mine.
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.
For some reason this 0.8 ounce item is considered either too heavy or two large to qualify for free shipping, even when added to a larger order. Save five bucks and pick it up from a local retailer.
In spite of the review above claiming the adapter was not functional on receipt, I ordered it anyway. It was easy to install which leaves no room for a bonehead error. It simply did not work. How could Canon not know something like this? To my credit I didn't try a second one. You should avoid trying it the first time
The sound for this Ipod Transpod was absolutely horrible. I sent the product back and I'm still waiting to see if I'll get my refund. I'll never buy electronics from amazon again.
I ordered this item 3 weeks ago and it was in stock at the time. I used a gift certificate and super saver postage and to date have not received the item nor has it been shipped. When I get it I will rate it. The service is a zero.
Does not live up to the Sennheiser name. Bass performance is not a strong point. The wire is way too short and the asymmetrical right and left difference is annoying.
I bougth this pad because my laptop gets some hot, and i try to keep it cool, but the fans does not provide enough air to the laptop. so is better put the laptop on other type of thing, try some like xbrand.do not buy this.
I suspectedsomething was wrong when the instalation software didn't self start upon disk insertion. Then during the manual set up run the settings were not showing. Nonetheless the setup informed me the install was successful. No such luck. The software does not start and I have no way of loading the photos onto the keychain. No wonder it was discounted from $30 to $10. Still $10 wasted. Not worth going through the return/exchange process, so I will probably give up.
My father has a Denon setup what uses DenonLink, though, sadly he could not afford this cable. Instead he used an inexpensive Ethernet cable which sounds great but I'm sure nowhere near as awesome as this cable does. I think http://www.amazon.com/1-5m-Audioquest-Forest-Ethernet-Cable/dp/B0073HA364/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343701373&sr=1-6&keywords=1.5m+ethernet+cable might be an alternative, though it probably lacks the subtle nuances perceived from this cable.
The small size and ease of use are great but the performance of this card reader is disappointingly and frustratingly slow. I gave up and went back to downloading photos directly from the camera.
I'm not sure about Samsung printers anymore. I bought the 2010's predecessor, the 1210, about five years ago (I think it was about $120 at the time, which seemed like a pretty good deal for a laser printer). It performed decently for about three years, and then one day, it stopped sucking in the paper. Because I had a home-based business and really needed a printer, I went out and bought the then-current 2010. This was exactly two years ago. Now, the 2010 is giving me a cryptic "LSU error" message. It seems to function normally, sucks in the paper, and before it can print, an error message pops up on my screen. A cursory search for information suggests a grim diagnosis: the laser scanner unit probably needs to be replaced and would cost as much as a new printer.I have had pretty good luck with Samsung products generally, but it does seem that printers these days are more or less disposable. Two to three years of light to moderate use, and then they croak. At my last job, we had an ancient Hewlett-Packard printer that weighed about 25 pounds and printed 8 ppm, but it was indestructible and still printed out nice clean copies. Not too many printers are built to last these days, I don't think. To be fair, I didn't pay a whole lot for either Samsung printer, but sheesh--what pieces of junk.
This is my experience cleaning my Nikon D80 sensor with Visible Dust's:VDust PlusUltra MXD-100 (Fabric) Sensor Cleaning SwabA generic blowerThe short story:VDust liquid worked without smearing but those last little dots of dust were frustratingly difficult to remove. The Visible Dust sensor swabs were a waste of money. Get Pec Pads.The longer story:My sensor had about 3 large and a handful of small dust specks that were showing up in my photos. Cleaning the sensor with a blower got a few of the small dust dots off but the rest wouldn't budge. I like Do It Yourself tasks and was looking for an excuse to upgrade my D80 so I bought VDust Plus and their special sensor cleaning swabs. I read everything I could find about performing the cleaning, took extra care to keep the work area clean, room air free of extra dust, etc. I was also cautious after adding the VDust liquid drops to the swab, allowing them to partially dry for 30 seconds to avoid any streaks on the sensor. I was also careful not to press too hard when wiping the swab, and I used one side per wipe, so as not to add back any dust I took off. I used blue and white LCD monitor test images that clearly exposed my dust spot problems. (You'll find similar tips on the cleaningdigitalcameras dot com site.)Despite all this care, it took me 8 swabs and nearly an hour of frustration to get my sensor mostly dust free. Each time I seemed to remove some major dust spots, only to leave a few little spots in new locations. At around swab #5 I somehow added a large dust spot, and by the time I hit swab #8 with a few little spots left, I was ready to scream at the poor defenseless swabs.Advice:The consensus seems to be that Eclipse sensor cleaning liquid with Pec Pads is the way to go. Though I don't find fault with the VDust liquid cleaner, the Visible Dust swabs were frustrating to use. Note that many reviews I read warned that VDust left smearing -- I have to wonder if those users got the swab too wet, or did not wait for it to dry a bit first. In my 8 sensor wipes, I did not have any issue with smearing.The Ultra MXD-100 (Fabric) Sensor Cleaning Swab was a complete rip off; it cost as much as the VDust liquid and seemed to be the cause of my frustrating cleaning experience.The sensor does not appear as fragile or easily scratched as most of the cleaning guides lead us to believe.Next time I do this, I'll likely try a static brush and Pec Pads in conjuction with VDust or Eclipse liquid. Also note that liquid cleaning may not be necessary if you have a sensor brush or powerful blower.If you can get warranty service, I'd advise you to take advantage of it. If not, don't be scared of getting in there to clean your sensor. Block off a good chunk of time, though, especially if you have not done it before. Worst case is you have to buy a new camera.
I purchased this radio NEW not reconditioned to use in my garage. I took it to two outdoor parties at my brother's house. It died after a few hours in 100 degree weather. It sounded good while it lasted but at the price I would not buy another. Definitely not industrial strength or as tough as it looks. Maybe I could have mine reconditioned
When I went out and bought the Rio 600, I was so happy with my purchase- I was going to listen to music everywhere, jog with it, do everything. I was even amazed that it got up to 10 hours on one AA battery. And that's how it happily went... for the first five days.On the fifth day, I accidentally left it on overnight and ran the battery down - &quot;Oh well.&quot; I thought, and put in a new battery. But then when I turned it on, I found it worked fine, except no music came out. The display said it played but no sound at all. It fell mute. I e-mailed SONICblue (formerly Diamond) and they told me to return it to the store. I did. The next one I got lasted about 5 minutes before it broke too. Same symptoms exactly - it plays, but with no sound. I e-mailed the company again and told them I wanted a replacement from them directly. It was on back-order so I waited 2 weeks. I got my 3rd one and this time it lasted 4 days before it did the same thing.So, after 3 tries, I honestly cannot recommend the Rio unless you don't plan to move while using it. It's got serious durability issues. In short, a good idea, but poor execution.
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.
These headphones are very good for audio quality but are uncomfortable.I listened to these albums: Krall - When I Look in Your Eyes, Bennet - Through the Years, Celso Fonseca - Natural, Nora Jones - Come Away with Me, Methany Hayden - Beyond the Missouri Sky, Agnes Obel - Philharmonics, the soundtrack to Midnight In Paris, and a variety of classical, rock, and world music. The Celso Fonseca album sounded the best.It has bright acoustic guitar and percussion. The Midnight in Paris sounded great on speakers and cheaper Phillips travel headphones but some tracks became muffled on the 280s while others were great. I am not sure why that is other than to say, the recording really matters as much as the speakers the sound comes out of and the ears hearing it!I agree that there is probably a break in period. As new headphones, they are a bit bright overall. Warning: these can playback at extremely high decibles. You really need to check your volume before hitting play and in iTunes, turn Sound Check on (I normally have it off) to prevent PAIN and hearing damage if you go from a soft track to a noisier one.Sadly, I will be returning them. They are just too uncomfortable. The top cushion, despite looking like it is cushy, is not padded enough and is painful. Just gravity collapses the inadequately dense foam right to the plastic onto the skull. The side pressure (clamping?) is just too tight and my head starts to hurt right away. They are a bit too heavy as well. One wonders that if just another $2 in better engineered top foam would have solved the weight issue.When I hold them up against gravity and out slightly, relieving the weight and pressure, they sound is great. I think they just made the hard plastic too dense and too responsive. The plastic is like oak but it needs to be more like bamboo or willow.They can also be hot with the sealed cups.So hot, heavy, painful great sounding headphones.
I went to three different local stores to look for FM transmitters for my iPod, and after 2 hours of looking, finally found myself an iTrip. Wow, fits right on top of your iPod, no batteries needed, no wires, and even the color matches. Separated at birth, indeed. However, what it fails to say on the box is "this product transmits like a block of wood."Sure, if you're desperate to hook some kind of external device up to your car (and don't have a cassette tape player to stick an adaptor in), if you don't mind a lot of radio static, go for it! But if you're willing to take the time to get the best possible FM transmitter, DON'T get an iTrip!The main problem with it is the fact that the only way that you can change the frequency on an iTrip is by putting a playlist on your iPod that contains all the frequencies. So, if you happen to have your iPod on shuffle, chances are that with 80+ frequencies programmed on it in MP3 form, your iPod is going to pick one of those files to play...That retunes the iTrip, of course, and you end up with a couple of beeps and a loud bunch of static...Of course, you could always get rid of the frequency files, but if you travel out of your city, you will most likely completely lose reception. Not that the reception was ever good enough.What the iTrip worked really well for was my home stereo...But don't buy it for your car.
I am using a this card with a brand new Canon S400. Every 1 out of ~6 pictures will be corrupted. My friend has the same card and the same camera as mine but has no problems at all. Therefore I think the card is defective and I will be replacing it by calling Viking.
Shortly after I purchased this product I found out that it can be downloaded free from Microsoft. My loss should be your gain. please don't make my mistake. the downloaded product is identical with the exception that no license is required to use it.
I bought this frame in December 08 to share pictures from our live in Singapore with our parents in Germany.Unfortunately the momentolive service never worked as advertised, actually this service did not work at all. Mails to imate service remained unanswered or were answered using standard text blocks.On top of that I received now a mail stating that the momentolive service will be terminated in March '09, so the frame will be just a frame like all other photo frames.It is able to show pictures from various memory cards, photos hosted and shared by a Windows Media Player Library and is able to act as Windows SideShow device.
I got this router free with a new laptop: You get what you pay for. After it failed to connect as advertised, I spent 45 minutes on the phone waiting to reach customer service. Between that and the 3 hours I monkeyed with the router, I gave up for a product with tech support and found it in Linksys. The Linksys WRT54G had the same initial problems as the D-Link, but there was virtually no wait for tech support and they walked me through the steps to get my network up and wireless.
As many posters have observed it worked great at first and then wore out after only 30-45 days of use. I thought it was great when I first received it but at this price 30 days use is unacceptable.
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.
I bought a Z22 and I left it to charge for a long period of time. It died. I am not sure what the cause is, but I got a Palm IIIxe that is performing wonderfully.
it doesn't work on my DS lite, i tryed it the first day i got it and it didn't work,
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.
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...
I am not sure how it works yet it does not come with a USB cable so you can't set it up the day you receive it. I called the company and the person I spoke with the first time did not say go out and buy you one but we'll send it to you and it should be there in 5-7 days,10 days later I call the company I speak to a lady this time and she says sorry we can't send one out for another 38 days, and then I am told that the USB cable is not included. It is ok that you do not include the USB cable when you sell the product even though you need it to set it up and for the printer to work, by the time I get the USB cable my 30 day return time frame is over. thank you HP for such wonderful service, your customer for the last time.
Unfortunately this system will not let me give a rating less than one star. I was extermely please with the LNT-4665 when I received it, and for the next year thereafter. Unfortunately, it has been a nightmare ever since. The first issue (8/23/09); sound but no picture. Samsumg customer service contacted; repair center came to my home, replaced two circuit boards to no avail; took it to their shop; returned it claiming repaired, but they had created a new problem; sent to their shop again; claimed no problem at all; they brought it back with yet another problem. At this point I am trying to get the set replaced as it is apparent this one cannot be repaired, or the service techs are not smart enough to fix a tv. Samsung Customer Service is absolutely terrible and non-existent. It has been nearly a month and a half and still no results. SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS WITH ANYONE ELSE!!!
I bought this for my daughter for christmas and believed it was a good value until I turned in on. The radio reception is very very poor. There is a hissing noise no matter the channel. I tried a CD and still the sound quality was poor. I would strongly advise not purchasing this item.
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!
The first FreeAgent drive that I received from Amazon did not have the separate modules for USB and firewire. Instead, this was a new version from Seagate that had a mini USB, mini firewire, full size firewire, and a esata connector all on the back of the base. The drive also contained a software manual for both PC and Mac. On the older version there was no software for the Mac. Some people before complained that the power switch does not work. With no instructions from Seagate I found that only a light, quick touch was required to turn it on. To turn off, just hold your finger on the switch for about 3 seconds. Now for the bad news.From the beginning this drive never worked right. On the PC side running XP and using the firewire connection, it wouldn't consistently wake up or go to sleep when the computer was turned on or off. Also, sometimes the drive would keep spinning even though the light turned off. The only way to stop the drive was to use the power switch to turn it on and then off again. My PC did not have a USB 2.0 so I was unable to test that connection.On the Mac side, my aluminum iMac did not consistently see the drive using the USB connection. When using the firewire, the drive would wake and sleep with the computer but the light would never turn off. The only way to turn the light off was to install their software and have the light always stay off. The drawback of installing the software is that the drive will start to go to sleep after only 1 min. and you will need to use a PC to make it stay awake longer. There is a very long thread on the Seagate forum discussing this issue.After about 3 weeks of putting up with the quirks of this drive, it started making loud noises. I sent this back to Amazon and the replacement I received was the older version that still used the screw in modules. After about 2 months this drive is still working fine on my iMac using firewire. It sleeps and wakes when it's supposed to and the light turns off when it goes to sleep. Finally, since I'm now using a iMac with time machine, the lack of backup software is no big deal.
Read the fine print before ordering so you won't be disappointed like we were. According to the Olympus web site this card reader has about 1/4 the read speed (3.5Mbps) of their cameras (12Mbps). Not only is it slow, but it hangs when trying to transfer a large number of pictures from say a 1G memory card.It's not worth returning though. I'll keep it but it's way to slow to use as a thumb-drive so it's only going to get used to transfer an occasional picture or two.
I have been looking to own this GPS for a while, finally I received the product in main on time. I was so excited to use. When I switched on the unit, it dispalyed "acquiring sattellite link please wait.....", I have waited for very near an hour or so but the link didn't come. Hoping that it will work next day. But the instrument died when I switched on next day. Even when I plug in the instrument, it was not being charged. Finally I have to return the product. But return was good though........I got my money back on time.
I might have like the item that I purchased, except, I never received it. I am still without the item that I purchased and the money that I paid for the item. I probably would not buy another item in this manner again.
Summary: My unit failed after 2 months and it is not a genuine Dell charger.I bought this to replace my original Dell charger. A little over 2 months later, it's dead. When it worked, it would really overheat. As the previous reviewers stated, this is not a Dell charger even though it is advertised as such. It still might be worth buying if the charger lifetime vs replacement cost is better than Dell chargers. For me, this was not the case, and I will be spending the extra money for a Dell-brand charger.
Just wanted something to listen to. Have been on freeway, top of mountain overlooking bay area, in between two big rigs, still have not heard a thing but static. Returning as soon as I finish here.
This item died within one month of installation. Also, between the time I ordered it and the time it arrived, I found reviews on the net that indicate that Lighting Technologies replacement bulbs are not as good as the OEM Philips bulbs used by Samsung. After my infant mortality I would have to agree. Amazon itself was fantastic providing a full refund - they just need to carry the "real" bulbs. Ironically, the OEM Philips bulbs are available from Samsung directly, and they're less expensive than this Lighting Technologies bulb.
I put this on my Wish List and someone bought it for me. Neither of us realized it would be junk. The disc player did not work right and I didn't realize it until after I left the car audio shop. The shop owner said he's seen more Dual units go bad than any other brand. Rather than wait around for another possibly bad unit, I bought a different brand that did work, for twice the price; fortunately he took pity on me and didn't charge me for two different installations. AVOID.
Powerful enough to photograph model airplanes at night. It has the most bounce options of any flash. If you can't get enough bounce lighting with this, get a strobe. It just takes a long time to set up.The ETTL is pretty horrible. Always have to manually preflash it before shooting. Even then, have to set exposure compensation to +1.Exposure compensation has a real nasty interface. The number flashes once every second so you're constantly dialing one way, overrunning, dialing the other way, underrunning, waiting a second each time to see what it's set to.Auto powerdown has 2 modes: power off after a few seconds or no auto powerdown. There's no way to set the poweroff delay to a useful number & the delay is just a few seconds. Every time it powers down, you have to press the shutter button & wait forever for its zoom motor to grind away, resetting the zoom length. It's useless as a means of preventing accidental battery death.If it supported LiPo batteries instead of AA's, the recharge time would be much faster. Suppose that would drive up the price to real estate levels.It loses settings during most battery swaps. There seems to be a magical order of events which retains the settings, but I normally screw it up & have to spend a few minutes reconfiguring it after every battery change.It's still the best. Everything else is downhill from here.
I was sent two 250ft spools, i wanted one 500ft spool, I also wanted same as picture it is not a metal spool it is plastic and not made by coleman a good quality brand of wire, if you purchase this item don't purchase from deerso inc. "boo on them".
I didn't do much searching around for a wireless AV system. I saw the price and like the look of the Kinamax SC-WAVT 2.4GHz. When I Opened the box I was impressed by the metal casing, and the solid design. It looked professional. It works great if you sit in one spot, the phone doesn't ring, no wii controllers are on, and if the moon isn't out. Yeah it seems like it cant even send a clear signal 5 ft let alone a whole room. But that one or two days a month that it works, it's great.
With its Bright Purple pages and unclear explainations in this book . I couldnot find a worse book to read on C . If you are a newbie to C find another book this book will only make you run away from C. This book should be givin to people who have already read 2 begginner books on C.
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.
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.
This battery is a piece of crap and a waste of money.It worked great for about a week and then slowly wouldn't hold much of a charge.In the beginning I got about two and a half hours on a full charge, it now gets about 45 minutes.Save your money.
I purchased this adapter couple weeks ago to connect a firewire audio device to my new Mac Book. It works fine, so no complaints there. However, when you attach the firewire 400 cable end to this adapter, the two becomes pretty long, so it gets really easy to tilt it up/down/right/left when it's connected to the laptop. So, it becomes really difficult to move your laptop when this is connected. Not only it can get disconnected easily, which I've already experienced couple times, it can actually DAMAGE your firewire 800 port if you don't be too careful.After having this problem, I made more search and found another similar adapter built by Moshi, where the two jack are separated by a short cable, so it can give much more flexibility, so I'm about to buy that. I do not recommend this product of Sonnet.
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.
The 3M Privacy Filter does not work unless you are at a 50 degree angle or more to the screen. Otherwise you can see the screen. You can see the screen clearly from any distance if you are directly behind it. All the filter does is make the screen a little darker. Don't waste your money.
I ordered 2 (two) of the very same memory sticks, low and behold, when i had my computer guru install them, the system shut down. Looking at the sticks, which came in the very same packages, they happened to be 2 (two) very different sticks. Since we had opened them and tried to use them, i did not send them back because i felt you would not think they were the ones sent. We since then have tried them seperatly in different computers and have discovered 1 (one) is good and the other is bad!!!. so, my rating is only half good because I only got half of what i paid for.
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.
Before, listening to my cruddy 80kbps music .MP3's sounded normally. But with this cable, now I can TRULY HEAR how bad my lossy-compression-scheme .mp3 library really sounds. THIS CABLE HAS DESTROYED ME!!1!
I'm on the phone all day for work. I've had many headsets. It's great. Highly recommend it.2-20-12. I am updating the review above. This headset worked for a couple weeks and then started buzzing real load. The person on the other end can also hear it. I did suggest this thing to another co-worker who also purchased it, and the same thing happened. Now I look like an idiot.
They DO NOT have ENERGIZER batteries. They sent me a substitute battery. I called and they said they did not have the energizer batteries. They did offer to credit me , I accepted. Now I have to get an energizer from some place else.
I like to read a lot of reviews before purchasing any electronic item and these headphones were no exception. The majority of people rated it very highly so I was sold on the item. Now onto the review;The Good: It's fairly priced for what you get. I've searched everywhere for a decent wireless set that doesn't cost triple digits and these fit the bill. Sennheiser has a great reputation and they have some really nice headphones (but you'll have to really open your wallet for the good stuff... this model was not one of those). The headphones are extremely comfortable and I was surprised by how light they were. The item looks like it was constructed really well also (so it was light but well made :).The Bad: Others have mentioned this as well but I have to say, the whole issue of the base shutting off when the audio source volume is too low really bothered me. I guess I understand the mechanics of the thing (the better the source, the better the headphones are able to pic up the sound etc.) but there should have been a warning or instructions about this issue at least. I had to read reviews here and online forums to figure out that it was not just a faulty headset. I've had my set for 4 weeks now and the headphones have dropped out on me more than half the time, WITHOUT my source volume decreasing. I don't know what the deal is but I'm ready to return them. The item seems to work when it wants to which is not how I like my electronics. Sound quality was ok to good, depends on how many wireless items you going on in the area. I could never really get the "static" to go away completely either (after lots of fine tuning, you still hear it faintly). I guess you get what you paid for but still, next time I'll shill out for some Bose ones or something as these are pretty frustrating.
Purchased this cb from Best Buy. It would not work with batteries or the power source in the vehicle. Most difficult to get the battery pack open and off the cb in the beginning but once I made a call to the company I figured out that you must mash a button and slide the battery pack off the cb. After going through that it didn't work. I am sending it back and will not be reordering.
If only the company can get their acts together. This player excels in many areas, but fails on some very common tasks.I am running firmware ver 2.053.This company is the first one smart enough to invert the LCD display, so the background is black and foreground is white. This is a simple inversion in the logic that controls the LCD (hardware engineer here :) The end result is a super crisp and very readable display in ALL lighting surroundings, even under the sun.The OS is respnosive and user friendly. Battery life does not meet the claim, but come close.Here are the serious drawbacks:1) crappy sound quality, even with my own high end headphones. We are in the 3rd or 4th generation realm for MP3 decoder chips, there is no excuse to have such lousy sound quality. The sound can be described in one word - weak. I've seen base line reference design from MP3 decoder IC companies that sound way better. Even if you just copy their reference design, you would have a better product.2) the included self-retractable USB cable is NOT USB 2.0 compatiable. Why include it as a bonus accessory and claim it' s 2.0 compatible is beyond me!3) the include headphones are rock bottom as they come. it's like you are listening to a tin can. There are a lot of inexpensive earbuds on the market that produce way better sound than these guys. It clearly shows the marketing people and/or engineering people behind this product is either too dumb to know better or just plain don't care.
I purchased the screen protector for my 27inch Acer monitor. The privacy it provides is great, but the actual screen itself isnt well made. It bubbles out from the screen and the corners peel out from the top. I thought the screen was supposed to sit flush on the screen and you could remove it when ever you wanted? I used the &#34;tabs&#34; to keep it in and although they do a decent job at keeping it against the screen you can see the filter trying to find a way off of the screen. The tabs look ugly on the screen and they privacy filter is always falling out from the tabs. Not sure if I could find a better replacement for this filter.
not only are they old design they are clunky at best. I would only recommend for slow(and anceint) PCs dating as far as the K6 II days. I would NEVER stick this in a case with a core duo or any such crazy suicidal thing. their are much better and more effieceint and robust ways of cooling even the most dated cmoputers. great for the old AT case, and a Voodoo 3 card(as in dinosaure) not much else.
"Bass-driven sound" is far from true. These headphones have a horribly tinny sound; the earbuds that came with my iPod have better sound than these. This came as a big surprise for me because I have owned two pairs of Sennheiser headphones and have always used Sennheiser as a reference point for good sound. In addition, the wires on these earbuds are so thin that I'm sure I won't have to tolerate the sound for more than a few months. The next time I will just buy a pair of Apple earbuds.These earbuds are a huge disappointment. I would not recommend them to anyone for any reason. I've now had them for 6 months and have bought a pair of Apple earbuds to replace them. The earbuds are more comfortable and have much better sound quality.
Reading Erik Mann's review above was just like living my own experience. I bought these headphones for their noise canceling ability, attractive price, small package and easy folding capability. All these features definitely get a big thumbs up from me.The sound, however, is very disappointing. I used these with my 5G Ipod and took a good lot of time to try and adjust the sound various ways so I can enjoy it, but to no avail. The Ipod stock earphones sound a LOT better, even on a plane if you lock them into your ear by twisting them so the pieces of wire shooting out of the ear buds points up towards your temples.I guess I will just keep looking for better cans.
Loved it for about 9 months. It's been a perfectly functional, low-tech, minor sort of device that we depended upon for music and such in our living area.The speakers went sort of mushy, crunchy, haywire this week. Hit it, it gets better for a minute. Now it's just sort of buzzying, winy, crappy... not playing music. It's ONLY job.For $90... honestly. Shouldn't we expect it to last for a couple of years. At least?Just won't be buying iHome stuff anymore. They're *everywhere* in Costco and BB&Beyond; and, well, everywhere. You'd think they'd have it nailed by now.
I purchased this because my computer is a bit far from my monitor and I wanted enough cable to neatly organize it. I bought this seeing as it was rated for high resolutions. I hooked it up to my LED 1080p monitor and the image quality was horrible. Returned.
You can't wear these for very long without your ears getting sore. If you don't have them in far enough to be uncomfortable then the sound quality isn't any good.
This screen shield did not withstand the removal and placement of a cover I'd bought for the rest of the unit. Air bubbles kept appearing.
The best thing about this item for me was that it was ridiculously easy to set up. Really, there was almost no set up it's so simple. Negatives include the high cost. Further, the signal I got was no better than with the XM antenna included with my unit no matter where the Delphi antenna was placed. Worst of all, it only worked for me if I didn't move. Sounds bizarre I'm sure, but this got a decent signal if I sat in my family room and never moved. Soon as I stood up and started walking around, even into a room 20' away, the signal dropped out and became intermittent. Maybe metal in my body from past surgeries was affecting signal (?) In any case, a total disappointment in my home and glad good ole Amazon has a great return policy.
Battery doesn't last long. 1 full day of of shooting and by end of day battery is dead. I might return it for another one.
I received this antenna and proceeded to set it up only to find that the hole to screw one of the antenna poles into was too big. It is being returned.
While researched before purchase, it did not become apparent that Memory Stick Pro is a proprietary application for Sony and does not work generically in a computer for loading to same and thus was returned which was cheerfully and quickly acknowledged and accepted (still awaiting refund).
We have 4 of these. One of them just started having problems after 4 years. Hopefully the other 3 won't suffer the same fate. Otherwise, no problems.
BAD PRODUCT. DID NOT WORK. ALTHOUGH I EXPECTED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME OR TO SEND ME THE PRODUCT THAT WORKED, I HAVE HEARD NOTHING. IT IS UNLIKELY THAT I WILL PURCHASE AGAIN. YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS ARE OKAY, YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS ARE NOT.DR. GREENSTONE
I have had two sets of these marvelous sounding speakers and both have failed. They feature outstanding lows, mids, and highs for about the best 2.1-channel PC sound I've heard.Unfortunately, they do not hold up. My first set developed a buzz after several weeks. I exchanged them for another set because I loved the sound so much. After about 3 years, my second set has failed. The left or right speaker would continually cut in and out, forcing me to fiddle with the wires and the connector to the subwoofer. Finally, today, I was happily listening to iTunes when all of a sudden the speakers began to buzz and pop until the sound cut out and the little green power light faded out, never to relight again. Very, very disappointing!
I purchased this "Large" headphone case here at Amazon to protect my headphones, as it turns out they are only large in relation to ear buds! My Koss headphones did not fit, in fact none of my headphones fit. Guess I will use them for spare parts holders.
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'm not very happy with this mouse.- Very, very laggy. Presumably to improve battery life, it goes to sleep constantly. You're always having to wiggle to wake it up, even after just a few seconds' typing.- Charges batteries slowly, and does not work at all when batteries are dead, even with USB cable plugged in. So you'll leave it on the shelf for a while to find the batteries are dead, then need to plug it in for a long time to get even the minimal charge needed to use it.The one pro is that it's quite precise, and has a precision-enhancement mode with even higher DPI, but that's all for nought since you're having to fight its narcolepsy all the time.Size is just big enough not to fit easily in a tiny part of a bag, but still small enough to be non-ergonomic. The worst of all worlds.
I purchased one of these about a year and a half ago and liked it -- it was easy to use and I could find a static free empty frequency in Tucson although I did have some challanges with changing frequencies and static in the Phoenix area (not the transmitter's fault).Just recently the plastic split casing of the FM transmitter's cable that connects to the iPod just split apart and disintegrated -- unable to put back together. The connector has never been mistreated or stepped on. It still works, but to use it would leave exposed wires etc out and it won't lock into the iPod without the connector shell piece.I'll probably replace with a new model of Monster's transmitter since it did work well.So for this one I'd have to give Monster 2 stars (4-5 stars for the function of FM transmitter and 1 star for the lack of quality of the cable connector).
The connector is poorly constructed. The left and right pin to hold on to the PDA slot are very weak. The connector cannot be plugged firmly into the slot. It cannot sync properly because the connection is on for a while and then off for a while. Strongly recommend never buy it.
I bought these to replace some terrible Sony earbuds and these are even worse than those.1. Sound quality is terrible. Bass is decent, but the treble is completely muffled.2. They do fit pretty well.3. The cord seems flimsy.I'm going to search again for better earbuds.....
We have had this camera for 3.5 years. Before we had kids, it was fine, because shots of people at a distance, and outside are fine. Shots of people close up and/or indoors are almost ALWAYS fuzzy, no matter what we adjust. Small children don't dutifully sit perfectly still, with a genuine smile, for seconds at a time!!
I bought an Ipod 2 days ago and the battery doesn't work. It won't charge. Apple sends out uncompleated prodects and is suprised that people want to get there money back. Here is what I think of the unrealible item [ipod]:sound:9/10The sound is good exept some of my songs came out horible.Video:7/10The main reason I say this is because there are no movies and most of the shows are just plain borring!!!!Games:4/10!Does apple think that were in the 80's?!photos:5/10Next time, can you please let us look at the photo we want? Not just the ones that it scrolls to?Battery:0/10HELLO!!!!! CAN THIS THING CHARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!I-tunes: 3/10Ya, I'd like to get the REAL song I want.Not the one by Richard Chease!!!!!!!!!And can I not waste money by buying songs when I scroll down?control: 4/10Well atleast make it easy to control. I want the song Other Light but I get Handfull of Redempioth.I am bring this back to the store. If you don't have a Ipod and want to get one don't be suprised that you will need to bring it back and get another one since you had a problem with it. It is just not finished. I will get another but I am pretty angry at Apple for selling junk to custemers.Think twice before buying this unfinished Item, I know I will.
Bought this TV in September, worked perfectly until it died unexpectedly in February. Called service at Samsung, they assigned it to a local repair person. No call back, finally tracked down the repair man and he wanted me to take the TV to him. Total of 2 weeks lost on that, I then called Samsung back, they dispatched a larger repair shop after numerous calls to schedule an appointment they finally came out two weeks later and couldn't fix the TV. They told me I'd have to call Samsung for an exchange, Samsung agreed to an exchange. After a week, when no shipping company called I call Samsung back. I was informed the LNS4092DX/XAA is no longer available. They agreed to ship a different model instead. Long story short - 2 months later - still no TV - I spoke to them today 4/18 and I was assured that the shipping company has the TV (in spite of their denials) and that I would have the new TV in ... you guessed it.. 2 weeks. Not sure if the TV was a lemon, but their customer service sure is! On the plus side, a telemarketing firm did call me to survey me on the service technician!
I received the macro lens with a correct 52mm base and the Cannon A640 to 52mm adaptor tube. The telephoto lens had a 58mm base and can not be used. The filters sent were not those pictured. The did not fit over the lenses. Is this unique - they shipped wrong product - or has this happened to others?
My device was faulty. I tried it in two different cars. The first time i plugged it in it turned on, a few seconds later the display dimmed and did not work. Tried it again and all it did was heat up my ipod. I would return it but it would cost me nearly as much as i bought it for.
This is a horrid battery. I charged it full, then put it in my D80. It worked for about 20 shots, then it showed empty. I recharged it just to make sure it was actually full. I put it in the camera again and it again showed empty! I would give it 0 stars if I could.
Total piece of garbage. The left earpiece died within two weeks of use, the right earpiece died about a week later. Visible cracks in the wire casing, exposing the copper wires. No complaints about the sound, just the terrible, terrible quality and poor durability. I did not abuse these any more than a typical runner/gym-goer. Most of the time they lived in a small zippered compartment in my gym bag, now they are in the garbage.
I bought these cables to hook up a computer to a projector. I knew I needed a high quality cable and hoped that these cables would work. I experienced serious ghosting on my display so I guess i need a better cable. The seller did allow me to send them back but by the time I pay shipping costs, it comes out to be about the same.
I got this charger for my daughters Nintendo DS lite because she lost the original that came with the device. ..I SHOULD HAVE SPRANG FOR THE EXTRA 2.00 AND GOT A NEW ONE AT THE STORE!!...it quit charging last week and i had to spend even more money on a new one...not worth it go to the store and pay for a new one!
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.
Camera was three months old when I turned it on one day and the screen no longer worked - it was mostly white with a few thin colorful lines. Sent it to Canon and they responded that the repair cost was $90 (for a $160 camera) because the there was "pressure impact" to the LCD. This camera was not dropped nor did anything fall on it (or pressure it). There were no outward signs of damage. When I called the service department, they wouldn't consider that it could have been a defective unit. There are several other customer reviews at Amazon where the same thing happened, one just two weeks after purchase. So if the unit is not defective, it is a good buy; if it is defective, Canon will be happy to have you buy the camera a 2nd time.
I got this router around 2 years ago (v2 version) and it worked pretty well most of the time. There were occasions when it would just stop working, and it took multiple reboots of the router and cable modem to get things going right again; fortunately this was pretty infrequent. When I moved and changed to another service provider, this router just would not work right. Nothing I tried would fix the slow and almost nonexistant connection it gave me; I ended up replacing it.
i returned the product, and am still waiting for a refund, after further emails, I am now just getting notified that I am getting credited. Took over 2 months. If I did not have proof I would not have gotten the refund, in other words, If I did not save the receipt, I would have been screwed even though, he recieved the item, in return. Garmin n&uuml;vi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigatorthank youbeth ann beck
I love the idea of all-you-can-download-for-one-price music, but iPods don't work with the two current subscription music programs that I know of (Napster and Yahoo!). So I searched around and the H10 seemed to be a good balance of features and price, and was supported by Yahoo's music program, so I took the plunge on the H10 and Yahoo's subscription.Two weeks later, I regret it. While this issue has yet to be raised on a product review here, I've since found a couple of postings at forums that describe scenarios where tracks get duplicated on the H10. So instead of having 11 songs from a certain album, I have 22. Other albums had the order of their tracks randomized on the device.Today, I upgraded the firmware for the H10, wiped the device, and started over, but it didn't take very long for the mess to reoccur. (And by the way, reinstalling firmware is not something I'd expect everyone to be able to do.) I've figured out that I have to wipe the device and copy all the tracks over every time I want to change anything.One other nit-pick: you need a paper clip or pin to reset the device. About a week after I bought the H10, I tried to unpause the device and found that the device had crashed (think: Windows blue screen of death). Who carries a paper clip when you're out for a jog? For a portable device, there really ought to be a better way to reset it.I wish I could recommend something better, but consider yourself warned -- this device has some problems.
For whom ever is listening to this, I want to say that this product was charged to my card but never received.What Should I do?TTC
Doesn't work well at all. We never could find a clear channel. There was always a background hiss at a minimum. Usually there was too much static to hear the music. We constantly were trying to find clearer stations while driving (passenger was doing the tuning). It cut the volume in half. We had the volume on the radio up full blast (38) and it just amplified the static. We tried it in two different vehicles with the same poor results. We sent it back to Amazon yesterday for a refund! Trust the reviews and DO NOT waste your time or money!!!
I purchased this item to provide additional lighting for photographing items for eBay (had just been using a clamp light with a metal shade). It did not provide anywhere near the amount I was hoping for. I tried a brighter light bulb than the one provided, and that was a slight improvement--but still not enough to be adequate for my needs. I will probably still use it, but without the umbrella. The stand is a little flimsy, but I wasn't expecting much for the price.
I was very excited about the product for a day. With its FM capability, resume function, enough memory space to carry an adequate music selection, high level of portability, ..., I thought the product was a bargain. Then, on my second day, the whole player kept on freezing when it reaches to play a certain file. The only way to unfreeze the player was to remove and put back its battery. But once it reaches the same audio file, either by playback or navigation towards it, the player freezes again. I deleted all audio files on the player and reloaded new files, but the problem persisted with the new set of files.To cut the story short, I ended up sending the player back to Amazon.com for a refund. It would have been better if this product were designed with a chip based player and FM tuner, and with a removable flash drive or some other storage medium attached to it. That way, if the storage sector goes bad one does not end up throwing the whole unit.Looks like these flash memory based players have a long way to go before they reach a satisfactory level of reliability.
Words cannot express what a lousy product this is. For the past two+ years it has been driving me crazy.It never acknowledges the fact that it is full of paper. It stops every print job halfway through, and half the time you have to turn it off to start again, which means an infinite number of worthless half-documents, wasting paper and ink. It prints test pages for no reason. That stupid blinking on button, the printer thingy inside moving back and forth over and over again for no reason, sucking pages halfway in and then blinking stupidly, again.For every one page of printed material it yields, there is at least one it wastes. And the ink ain't cheap, so what you wind up with is an expensive, frustrating process to get a three-page paper printed. It would literally be faster to just write it out by hand. But hey, at least I always have tons of scrap paper on hand.So finally, earlier today, after about 10 attempts, each one ending in the inevitable "out of paper" warning after one page, I did what I have longed to do for years: I went Office Space on the thing. (If you don't know what I'm referring to that means I smashed it into pieces in front of my dumpster and then gleefully threw the remains in. This was by far the most enjoyable interaction I have had with this printer to date).I got this free, so why complain? Because the ink isn't free, because I've lost years of my life to stress, and because HP clearly gave it away because it was garbage. I will never purchase a HP product, or accept one for free, ever again.But if you really want to recreate that scene from Office Space, this is your guy right here.
This product was a disappointment. It won't work with my Palm TX, so buying it was a waste.
This camera worked fine for a while. After about six months, I started getting a mechanical fault. This camera has less than 2 hours of total use, has been stored and used carefully in the box it came in. Samsungs min charge for repairs is $80.00. $40.00/hr seems just a bit steep for a camcorder and I just can't see spending 40% of the retail cost for repairs in what has proven to be an inferior quality product. Save your money, buy a Canon.
I've had my Canon Pixma for about 6 years. My print settings are kept on Black and White, the fast print option (which uses less ink). I just installed my new cartridge that was delivered on Feb 15th, and it is already gone. I've NEVER had a cartridge go this fast, and I've only printed about 20-30 pages the whole week. I've even refilled cartridges with the refill kit on Amazon and never had it run out that fast. The only reason I didn't do a refill this time is because I ran out of ink and the refills take too long to be delivered. I will not be buying cartridges from Amazon again.
I bought this way back in November and for a few months i was very happy with it, MyCD was actually working like a charm. Then back in March, the problems starting arising with writing errors constantly occuring, turning my potential music CDs into cup coasters. Tech support...tips havent helped one bit, and now a days its...impossible to find a 74 min CD-R disc to record with, which is what i need to successfully burn music onto my CDs. I really want to take this ...back to wherever it came from and buy a much better burner. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS...!
doesn't work very well in the heat reduction department (which is its job), it can be loud and its an eye-sore. won't buy another one & wouldn't recommend to others either.
My Grado 60 is more than 17 years old. The Grado 60 has clearer high, more natural mid, deeper low and richer sound stage than this new Sennheisher 280 Pro I received today. The 280 does have better isolation due to enclosed design. That isolation also comes with a price, it get hot very fast while I can listen to the Grado 60 for over an hour without notice any heat or fatigue on my ears. I had my wife and son listen to both on various songs, with the volume lower on the Grado since that headphone is more sensitive than the 280, we have no doubt the Grado 60 is much better sounding than the 280 after 3 minutes.The Grado 60 cost me 69.00 years ago and it is still selling at that price, cheaper than the 280 on special sale. If you want to buy this unit, you owe yourself a listen to the Grado 60 first.
I placed my mac in my living room because there is another pc in my room. I decided to buy a cordless desktop to avoid wires running across the living room. I bought this for cheap at another major store. Once installed it was a hassle to setup and after that it became a pain in the arse. The main culprit is very weak signal. The mouse would jitter; the keyboard would become unresponsive. It would only work nearly well if I'm at a distance of 2 feet, at most. Do not buy this if you are unable to get this close to the receiver. This is a very poor product. I recommend the Logitech brand; it works perfectly.
It was nice to have a big microwave for our large family, but the door broke in less than two years. I've seen video and complaints on the internet about this problem. The door latch is made of plastic and the latch catchers are also made of plastic. After awhile they just wouldn't catch properly and the microwave wouldn't turn on. Some things should be metal and made to handle thousands of door closings. This unit wasn't made to last.
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.
Despite being careful with these headphones with my iPod, the wire insulation and then the wire separated at BOTH the plug-in end and at one of the earbuds, and they stopped working in SIX MONTHS. I have owned other headphones for YEARS. These are junk.
I purchased this product to share my DVI monitor and Logitech Bluetooth keyboard/mouse between my two main machines - the exact use promoted by the manufacturer. I successfully patched the firmware to eliminate the incessant beeping, but am extremely disappointed with the DVI video at 1600 by 1200 (severe streaking and noise), and the audio is totally unuseable given the severe hum and noise. BTW, I am using Belkin KVM cables.Don't even THINK about purchasing this unit!
Received item. Power on the item doesn't light up. Call DLink tech support found out that the item was defective. Returning item to Amazon. Looking for another one.
1. I ordered this product with four (4) in stock.2. My payment was received, processed and acknowledged.3. I was provided an accurate shipment tracking number by vendor 47th Street Photo.4. Carrier (UPS) recorded shipment and it appeared in carrier's online tracker as being on its way.5. I received a refund from vendor, reason stated: item out of stock; shipment was cancelled.6. All this time item was being shown as three (3) remaining in stock.7. I bought a competing product on eBay and I am very happy with it.8. Buyers please be aware.
The AXION ACN-5402 3.2 LCD portable TV has received a lot of bad reviews, for good reasons. First, the screen is odd-shaped, second, the reception on VHF is poor quality, third, the sound can be distorted, and fourth; the set will not operate if it gets too warm from being outside or in a car or truck. There are better choices out there than the ACN-5402 from AXION; and you should avoid this one. If you are going to operate it on batteries, it takes 6 "C" cells!If you need a replacement AC cord for the ACN-5402 model, www.shopaxion.com has them. I have told you the negatives about the ACN-5402, 3.2" TFT LCD color TV by AXION. Now I will tell you the positives: First, it has 2 built-in stereo speakers, second, it has audio and video in jacks to hook up a DVD player or VCR, or camcorder. Third, the price is low, fourth, it comes with an AC adpater and Car adapter. Fifth, UHF reception will be better than VHF. Finally, it is a fold up design TV, and is only 8" in length, 6.75" in depth, and 3" height(folded.) Buy at your own risk. Oh yes, it has an external antenna jack and ear phone jack.
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.
The product decription stated that the charger was compatible with my camera. However, upon recieving the product it was clear that this was not compatible and would be unable to charge my camera. Very disappointing.
BUYER BEWARE!I purchased this mp3 player and at first it worked just fine for less than an hour.SYNOPSIS:This is a neat toy but has become a very expensive paperweight after just a month. The product tries very hard to be a jukebox/second hard drive, but it is not functional for someone who plans to update/change files and songs due to the VERY SLOW USB 1.1 connection.Save your money and get a player with faster connection options, better usability, support, design, etcBUGGY:The player freezes/hangs when it is powered down and then turned back on for use. Additionally, the display freezes and hangs after playing more than five songs. Total pain since I CONSTANTLY have to reset the unit. And I don't always have something to jam in the super small reset hole-regular pens won't do it.POOR PRODUCT SUPPORT:I have had no success in downloading updates to fix the problem because there aren't any. What happened to customer support and providing updates for users?SLOOOOOW INTERFACE:The USB 1.1 interface is very slow and takes a long time to initially set up your library on the computer. Took all night for me to upload the 5 Gig of songs/albums I own. Big downer since I was excited to have it charged and ready to go in an hour or so.DESIGN:It is bulky and awkward to wear if you are working out/jogging.BATTERY LIFE:Battery life is very disappointing only around 3 hoursSYNCRONIZING/ORGANIZING SONGS:The Music Match software is a very slow and awkward interface to sync files. The ability to create playlist is a good idea since playback of syncronized songs is HORRIBLE (more on this later). Creating play lists is fairly easy and with Music Maker, but loading playlists on the player is VERY TIME-CONSUMING.PRODUCT INTERFACE/USE:Poor interface/use. Unless you use the playlist maker (which is time-consuming to load), you will be very frustrated at the playback functionality. There is no inherent song continuity unless you are willing to listen to your entire collection-unsorted.That is to say there are several options for playback: artist, album, genre...and each with its own quirks and painsArtist playback: If you try to play songs by the same artist you can only listen to songs from the same album. If there is a guest artist in a song then you will have to select that one separately. When the current album is over you will have to go out and select the artist's other album. All possible to do but it shouldn't be so difficult.Album Playback: Songs only play from the same artist and same album...if there is any differences-ie movie soundtracks with multiple artists-the songs will play from each artist/group individually and require you to navigate back to the album and select another song.Song genre playback? It is a combination of artist and album difficulties-oh its even more painful! IE: You can't listen to all the Rock songs at once because you'll be selecting the songs by artist/group and album.DIFFULTY AS A 2nd HARD DRIVE:It is difficult to use as a second hard drive/transfer files between computers since you have to install the driver and restart on each computer.NOTE: My friend who owns an Mac was able to plug the USB into her computer and immediately recognized it as a hard drive. THIS IS PLUG-n-PLAY at its best! This begs the question...WHY do the Windows users (the intended audience) have to install a driver to use it?GOOD FOR CD CHANGER REPLACEMENT:I also want to say it is very nice to use the unit as a CD changer in my car. Finally my tape player has a use again!RECOMMENDATION:I do like the idea of a second hard drive but I would recommend an mp3 player with a USB 2.0/Firewire interface if you have a lot of files/songs you plan on backing up/syncing.If you want a high capacity &quot;jukebox&quot; or 2nd hard drive DON'T BUY THIS! There are A LOT BETTER ALTERNATIVES to spend your hard earned money on!CURRENT STATUS:I am currently in the process of sending my player for service and if it has any more problems I plan on getting an iPod or something similar with Firewire since my computer doesn't have USB 2.0
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
This in no way provides privacy. everyone who passes even 10 feet away can see what you are seeing on your screen. This is a fine example of useless expensive product.Do not buy this.
The padded Orion Telescope case arrived in a 5lb box. Its primary purpose is to allow the user to move the telescope safely. However, upon receiving this bag, it was apparent that there was little thought given to the functionality. It does have padding yes, but thats about it - for almost 80 -90 dollars, I expected more value - especially given the quality of the telescope XT8 itself! It doesn't seem worthy of that telescope.Here are the problems:1) The handles are to the side of the bag, this immediately throws off the balance of the scope. You can see this in the picture as well.2) I was expecting, there would be accessory pockets. Any observer willing to spend top dollar on the XT8 and case, can be reasonably expected to carry at least a notebook, some writing tools, a flashlight and a few lenses with his/her telescope. Orion failed to anticipate this - and the case has no feature or pockets to allow you to carry additional gear.3) Once you have placed the telescope and zipped it up - and you want to carry it - you will realize that the handles are too big to carry it in hand - also off balance - and too short to sling it over your shoulder like a backpack.However, given the lack of an alternative, if you do end up buying this bag, you will do well to put all your accessories in a cotton/plastic bag, before placing them inside the padded case. Also I have found that the best way to move the telescope with this bag is to carry it over your shoulder and guide it with your hand while holding the zippers (they come with attached threads). And be very careful about the ends of your telescope.Overall very disappointed with this product.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I bought this same wall mount at Best Buy. With the help of my son we put this up a couple of days ago. I am very disappointed in the overall design. I don't like the fastener's they use. This wall mount replaced another wall mount for a regular tv and that one was very secure in it's fastener's. This one makes me fear finding the LCD tv laying on the floor some morning.My biggest complaint about this is the lack of assembly instruction's. I finally tossed the instruction's aside and just winged it. I also bought this particular LCD wall mount because it tilts...well, we have tried and tried and still cannot figure out how to get this piece of junk to tilt so I am now going to return this to Best Buy and I'm looking for a new/better one.If the previous reviewer could tell me how they got theirs to tilt I would be ever so greatful.Oh and one more problem, once you put the plate on the back of the TV it cover's up all of your electronic ports. I'm not sure once we complete the install of HighDef service if I'll even be able to use this model because the plate covers up the HDMI port.There has to be better quality LCD wall mounts out there.
Sorry, the purchase was a waste as I cannot open the case of my Tungston t3 pilot. Wish I could tell you more.
I've had this product 1 week. In the install, everything was fine until I got to page 20 of the directions, and followed the instructions on what to do to the DMA settings, and that was the end of my computer even recognizing that it HAS any CD-ROM devices. I called tech support all week -- got the recording that my call can't be handled due to heavy call volume. Kept trying today till I got thru. I was &quot;caller 6&quot;, according to the recording. It took me an HOUR AND A HALF ON HOLD to get to a representative. Then, after 3 hours on the phone with them, their only solution is for me to re-install Windows 98, and this time, don't follow the instructions on page 20.
The product does not affix to the screen. As far as opaquing the view of people beside you, it is minimal at best.
Turned itself on without warning. Had to remove batteries to stop it. Fix that problem and it would be a fair value.
I bought them because they were cheap and they got good reviews. They are not good for running. The are uncomfortable to put in my ears because of their shape, the cord is heavier than others I had which only becomes annoying if you're running. The sounds quality is also worth about $5. I'm never buying cheap headphones again, it's just a lot of little things that make a more expensive pair worth it. Though to be fair, I did only pay five dollars for them, so with that in mind I guess they weren't bad.
I used this devise 4-5 times without an issue. Then it just 100% stopped working. I have heard this from other reviews. Seems to be a pattern. When it works, it's great. When you count on it and it's dead, it certainly will cause you to pick anther product next time. That's exactly what I am doing. No more Macally products!!
First of all, this device is incompatible with Windows Vista. This shouldn't really come as a surprise, as Microsoft's new OS tripped up more than a few of my devices. Essentially, since the software/Turtle Beach driver package won't work, it simply functions as a speaker jack. If you have need of a $30 USB speaker jack that asks you to install it every time your computer is booted up, I have the product for you. It looks as if Turtle Beach will not be releasing Windows Vista drivers, meaning those of us who upgraded are pretty much out of luck.This would be excusable if the device actually functioned, however. Again, the Vista compatibility issues are MS' problem [mostly], not Turtle Beach's. The reviews stated that even with MS' generic audio drivers, the Turtle Beach is a step above integrated sound. This is false; the sound that is emitted from the card is simply abominable. Scratchy, hissy and distorted are the first words that come to my mind. It's unfortunate, too, because the treble/mid-range seemed spot on in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Snow (Hey Oh)". The static being emitted from my speakers/headphones (I tested with both) was just too much, though. Think AM radio and you have the picture. The bass was absolutely horrendous and tinny sounding -- essentially ever drum blast sounded high pitched and empty sounding, as if someone was tapping a can.Save your $30 and put them towards something else. A weak effort from Turtle Beach.
I have had 3 of these Visor Deluxes over the last 3 years and all I can say is I hope my new Sony lasts longer. It sure works better than the Visor Deluxe. My advice, get a Palm or Sony. Forget Handspring until the quality goes up&gt;&gt;&gt;
We've had the 13" Toshiba TV/DVD combo for 8 months and we are having the same power problem that other reviewers have had. I noticed the last time the television worked, the DVD had a hang time. It completely stopped working the next time we tried turning it on. The light comes on for about one second and then shuts off. If you don't mind spending about $175.00 for a television that won't work in a year, this is the TV for you.
After reviewing the technical data on this monitor, I was expecting it to be a quality product. I've had it three days and all I've seen so far is one problem after the other. First, the text at the center is clear but at the edges it is blurry. Second, the top right and left corners give a distorted image. I'm going to return this bargain monitor and invest in a Viewsonic.
I was looking for a compact 35mm zoom camera, I wanted a camera to take the place of my clumsey Canon AE1. After some research I chose the Pentax 115G. After A trip to Europe I developed 20 rolls of film, boy was I disapointed with the results? I did not expect the clarity and quality that my AE1 would achieve, however the results were terrible. Out of focus and bad exposures were common. I returned the Pentax to my dealer and exchanged it for a Canon sureshot 120 classic. Now your talking fine picture quality, ease of use and superior features were normal for this unit, in fact I would go as far as to say the results were as good or better than my SLR.
Picture is quite fuzzy and the aspect ratio of the frame is 'widescreen' so your normal 4x6 ratio pictures are going to be clipped. Frankly pictures of people with with their heads clipped do not look that pretty!If you like picture clarity and no clipping, do not buy it.
I bought this to replace an HD enclosure that failed for my mother-in-law. It lasted less than 3 months. Can't say I'm completely surprised, for $25 you get what you pay for.Spend $50 and get a better quality enclosure, Antec's are nice.
These headphones produce nice sounds, isolate noise well and would be great if it wasn't breaking apart and I'm using super-glue to hold it together.Had these headphones for a while now and love them since day one for the great sound, but the plastic headpiece holding the adjustable connecting extensions are literally breaking apart. I had to super-glued the left side so that I may continue using them a couple of months back and now I'm gluing the right side as well. These headphones are only used in the office so it's not like it was crushed in a backpack or something, only been behind my monitor since I bought them. I would recommend anyone considering these headphones to reconsider.
I gave my wife an old set of Sony MDR-014 which came with my Walkman and then regretted it years later, so I ordered this stand-alone equivalent. I LOVED those MDR-014's, and the MDR-W08L's are pretty much the same except they're grey instead of white. However, when they arrived, there was absolutely no sound coming out of the right headphone no matter how much I wiggled the cord.I give this two stars, not because the left headphone really sounded awesome, but because Amazon refunded my order without requiring me to send it back. Good for them! They trusted me enough to realize that it wasn't worth the value of this $8.13 defective product to ship it back and dealt with me on the honor system. Kudos to Amazon for dealing with this reasonably.
I have no idea who's ear this would fit. It takes me a long time to get it to stay and it fits lousy. With all the good fits out there, not sure what this one is all about. I've already stopped using it.
I waited almost a year from the time that I first read about TuneView USB until it was available. The screen is too small, navigation of a large library is very tedious and limited and it takes 5-10 minutes to sync with my 25,000+ song library each time I launch iTunes. The iPod version is probably more useful for the limited library size. On the positive side, once it is synced, it is very responsive to commands and the range of the remote seems fine in my small house. A larger remote with a number/letter pad (like a telephone) for navigation and a larger screen would make this device more effective with iTunes but the sync issue is a definite deal breaker. A better choice may be theNokia 770 Internet Tablet PCwith PlayerPal or another browser based control applet. Since being replaced by the N800 the 770 is close to the same price and does so much more.
I just tried to install this on my APC SU1000RMNET. It was a tight fit going in, too tight. It got stuck 1/2 way in. I couldn't push it forward, couldn't pull it out, there was nothing to grab onto. I finally had to spend 20 minutes moving it left, then right, left then right, while pulling with all my might. Everything that was loose on top of my rack is now on the floor but I finally was able to remove it and put the old APC one back in (which of course is dead), but at least I can turn my servers back on now. NOW, I have to buy the APC brand one and wait even longer to get my UPS operational again. This was one time where "Cheaper" IS NOT Better. DO NOT BUY THIS if unless you have the time to MAKE it fit.
Ok this bag is small, I knew that before I bought it. But what I didn't know what that the bag has a piece of material about an inch over the zipper that makes it difficult to open the bag quickly. It is irritating, I wish I never bought this bag for my camera. I went back to my old camera bag.
good morningToday I received the phone casing bold 9780 and missing pieces, the product did not bring the buttons, I want to return the product and receive one with full pieces.thanks
I purchased a pair of these earbuds this past December. I was very pleased with the sound quality- clear, deep bass and good overall balance. I was using them at my computer and walking to work. Last week, I was taking them out of my ears in a very standard fashion, and the right earbud broke into two pieces, leaving the wire hanging out. Naturally, I was surprised. With a price tag like this and a brand name like Monster, I expected more.I contacted Monster's customer support via email 5 days ago outlining the problem, and have yet to receive a response. Needless to say I am hesitant to recommend this product to others.
i am now on my THIRD drive of this model. I bought the original just 4 months ago, and it stopped working 3 months later (wouldn't burn a full CD). HP then sent me a second one, which quit working 1 month later (wouldn't read audio track information correctly.) The third product HP sent me has NEVER worked, unless you burn at an excruciatingly slow 1x speed. And this is using an HP computer, HP disks, and all HP software. According to HP tech support &quot;these things just stop working after a couple of months.&quot; If you like software that crashes 1 out of every 3 times, and hardware that works less reliably than that, then this drive is for you! Or, purchase this if you really like talking to tech support people, 'cuz you'll be on the phone with them weekly (and it's a toll call.) Enjoy!
very instabil product much packet loss, hangs often und must becold started, BUG: con not operate with hidden SSID !!
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 would have given this card 4 stars had it not ruined my newly built computer for 4 months. I built a 1350 dollar computer by myself with all the most fancy and nice hardware. On paper my computer should have run super fast like lightning! However i found myself waiting over 3 minutes to open word files, as cpu uptime got longer it would dramatically slow down performance, and it got to the point where i needed to restart every 3-4 hours.Finally after 4 months of usage i got sick and tired and tested every piece of hardware, software, and driver. Eventually i figured out that it was the X-Fi software that was bundled with the soundcard. A process that was called DLLML was eating up all of my resources and causing all of my frustration. I had to dig into some forums and found out a way to stop this process from running at startup.Now 4 months later i finally have a completely stable and lightning fast system as it should be. Imagine spending 1350 dollars and the computer runs slower than your older cpu.Please beware of this issue, i have no problems with the card it self but the software is just unacceptable. Creative really dropped the ball on this one.
Was not refurbished did not work. Wrong power cord could not load maps. I returned to where it was shipped from, have not got credit card credit. Not happy feel violated. Not even worth 1 star.
I bought this printer 2 months ago after doing couple of days of intense survey to find a printer that is cheap and reliable. The reviews I read, on various reputed websites, regarding this printer were mostly positive. Apart from the fact that the printer's graphic printing is below par, the text printing according to various reviewers was very good which is actually true. In addition printer, according to the manufacturer's provides cartridge for around 4000 pages which is great amount for an individual user. The printer however, does NOT comes with 4000 page cartridge but 1500! Please keep this in mind before buying this printer as the reviews by the manufactures are mis-leading.I have restrained myself writing a negative review but the problem started only 10-12 days after I bought this printer. Apparently the paper has a habit of getting stuck in the machine while printing. When this happened first couple of times I thought it was accidental. However, this has been happening much more frequently and it has now come to a point that it takes me an hour sometimes to get the paper removed from the machine as it gets all torn while coming out and most of it is stuck inside.The reason for this is, from my understanding, that the Samsung ML-2250 model gets very hot which affects the paper printing and paper gets all severely crumpled when it comes out.After re-reading other reviews more carefully, I realized that quite a few folks had same kind of problem related with this printer. That is why in my opinion, although this printer looks fantastic from the outside, it has some serious mechanical design problems.For people who already have this printer, my suggestion would be to open the back lid for printing paper. Apparently when the machine gets too hot (~380-400F) its easier to get paper come out un-stuck if the back lid of the printer is open but the trade-off of doing this is that the paper comes out from back than the proper front side.July 2007: Now less than 2 months after I wrote the above, my printer went dead on me. I also phoned Customer service of Samsung and had to deal with an un-polite representative who was of no help. Now I have ended up binning the printer as I got no help from Samsung and have bought a new laser printer from Dell.Overall I had a terrible experience with this printer and Samsung's customer service. Please ignore this printer at all cost...
It arrived in open package so I don't know had I paid new item price for a used item. Cable works.
I have many problems with this iPod. The battery life says 14 hours right on the box. If you watch 4 videos on this iPod, you will have half the battery life left. Also, on iTunes, it is $1.99 per video! This iPod is set to hold 7,500 songs. Who in god's creation is going to have that many songs? What is also annoying is that it is two times wider than the Nano. It is 4 ounces heavier than the Nano and is more expensive for space you are not going to use. If you want to spend money on music videos that you can watch free on aolmusic.com, be my guest. The Nano holds 1,000 songs which is more than enough and the battery life is the same as this one. The Nano is more affordable and holds more than enough.
I loved the look of this camera and the idea that it was 10MP. I hated the photos. Even on a cloudy day ... this camera kept shooting at a shutter speed 40 or 80 which makes for some blurry pictures. In sunlight it was shooting at 120, which isn't bad but I would have expected it to be 250. What really made me return this camera was when I shot my 20th photo the camera started to make sizzling sound. It when on for 10 seconds until I popped out the batteries. When I reincerted them, the sound was gone, but what had happened is it fried my 4GB SD/HC card. Geeezzzz. Bought an Olympus FE-280 instead.
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
This antenna does not fit the Timex XM clock-radio antenna port.Therefore you must guess which XM radios it might fit.
I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it's now been in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts. Averatec product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.
Its my findings that have led me to this review. If you should have the good fortune to get through you warranty period with your product&gt; Then watch out, here is when the printer will cost you. If you have a question regarding your product from EPSON, it will cost you $9.95 a pop for a question. Even if it is only (HOW DO I CHANGE MY INK CARTRIDGE ). Their corporate guidelines mandate that they charge you ten bucks to answer that question. Or any question if your product is out of warranty.For this I wish I had never bought my printer from them. Along with tiresome calibration sequences that the thing goes through every time that you turn the thing on, even if it was earlier the same day. My printer does not seem to user friendly, and I feel hassled every time that I go to use it.
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.
...but that's about all I can say in favor of these speakers. I bought them because the internals on my laptop died a few years ago, and my old externals recently started working only on the left side. I'm getting a new laptop soon, and didn't want to spend a lot of money on speakers I would only be using for a few months, so I just grabbed the cheapest pair I could find. This is the only reason I can see anyone buying these speakers, because for long-term use they are terrible. Some albums in my music library sound okay but a little echoey on these speakers, but others have so much distortion that they are nearly unrecognizable. (Maybe this has to do with the levels on the original recording?) And forget trying to listen to something that wasn't mixed professionally, like a YouTube video--you'll be lucky if you can hear anything clearly.One bright spot: as advertised, the speakers are quite small, taking up very little desktop space. The volume ranges from pin-drop to jet-engine, so that's good, I suppose. However, these factors are far outweighed by the fact that half of my music is intolerably warped on these speakers.These speakers are acceptable to fix a temporary situation like mine, but if you're looking for a pair of speakers that will last years, you're better off spending a little more money on a product with consistently good audio quality.
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.
Simple as that, look for another stick!It's beautiful, it feels great (if you're right handed) and it's cheap.BUT after 2-3 months of regular, not hard, use, the stick will go off center and won't be able to turn left anymore. Logitech knows this issue and suggests to run their calitration utility and recalibrate, but it doesn't fix the problem at all.If you're going to buy it prepare yourself to a continous unplug-reboot-replug-recalibrate routine.
Worst printer. I read it in some magazines how good it is, fast, quiet, superbo photo printing quality, ink saving comparing to other printers. Either those editors had been paid by Epson or they were simply blind. Yes, it is fast, but it's ugly, wrong color on photo printing, noisy, and it use more ink for cleaning itself than for printing. It's ok to have some lousy products once for a while, but it's bad to sell it by simply telling lies about it. I am about to chop it apart and stay away from Epson forever.
Skipped badly. Very difficult to control curser. Tried all suggestions from help sites to no avail.
If it weren't for the flashing "loading" bug, I would rate this a 5. I bought mine brand new in 2004, hardly used it, a year later (2005) to the date of purchase I started getting the loading bug. I went to JVC's web site to see if they had anything about this on their support site, and sure enough they did. It's a known bug which they will repair for free. So I sent it in, got it repaired, a year later (2006) this october, it started again. I sent it in for another free repair, got it back in 3 days, the bug seemed to had gone but a couple of days later it came back. I sent it in for a third and final time. I'm still waiting for it to get back from JVC's service department. I have no hope that it will be fixed so JVC has offered to replace the unit if it should go buggy on me again this third time around.I should have done my homework before having bought this unit. Althought the picture quality and all the features are great, the bug ruins it. Making this unit inoperable and not worth spending your money.
I'm really shocked at the positive reviews I've seen of this product here. I went through two of these units before deciding that DLink has a serious quality assurance problem and switched to LinkSys entirely.Here's the problem. I set this unit up according to the VERY limited instructions included with the unit. It did not work. So I went to the web site and dug up some detailed instructions (far more detailed than were provided in the printed documentation). By following these to the letter, I was able to get the unit to work.However, this success was short lived. After a couple of days, the WAN link light just went out for no reason. I tried rebooting the DLink, turning it off and back on, and even turning off my DSL modem and cycling power up the way the FAQ on the DLink site had suggested. Still no link lights.So I let the unit cool off for a couple of hours and tried it again. This time it worked. But about an hour later, it went down again. The unit had good ventilation the whole time, just sitting on top of a desk with nothing else around it. So I stamped back to the store and exchanged the unit for another one, thinking I had simply gotten &quot;lucky&quot; enough to pick up a defective unit.Well, the second DLink did the same thing. Please note that I'm not trying to do anything exotic here. I have 3 computers and one DSL modem. No hubs, concentrators, routers, LANS within LANS, etc. I was simply using PPPoE on the WAN side and DHCP on the LAN side. Pretty mundane stuff.It was after this second failure that I exchanged the DLink for a LinkSys, which I have yet to test. I'll post a review of that unit once I've given it a test drive. One thing is for sure; I'm done with DLink products.
I've used KVM switches from Belkin before with good results, so I was really disappointed when I used this one.My main problem is that the switch seemed to be dropping some of my keyboard strokes. So, for example, if I typed "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog" what appeared on my screen was something like "Th quckbron fx jumpd ovrhe lzy do".There were several other minor annoyances. The connectors are poorly laid out; for example: (1) when the power plug is inserted into the power connector, the plug covers one of the spare USB ports; (2) the monitor connector is located so close to the rear of the unit that it was difficult to attach a monitor cable. I would have been able to live with these issues, but the keyboard problem was just too big a problem.
As I've noticed others saying, the cables I received are not the cables shown or described in the title. They are just generic cables. Beware.
Great sound, but the build quality is just not there. On a recent trip to Europe, the left bud completely fell apart and the leads became disconnected from the bass driver. They are only two months old and I always keep them in the case! I had to solder it back together and then super glue the bud back together. Since then I've also had to superglue the right bud as well. Also, the cable sheath is fraying over one bud lead, revealing the fine speaker wire underneath. I don't expect these phones to last much longer which is too bad. They are great sounding and comfortable, but unfortunately they seem to have cut some important corners. Be warned!
I like the price and size, but after only four months, the DVD wasn't working and I had to bring it to a technician, that took over a month to fix it. Even with the warranty, it still cost almost $100 to fix. I could have bought a new one!!
I purchased this item along with my Garmin iQue M5 I recently purchased and let me tell you, it was the biggest waste of $15 I've ever spent in my life. Upon opening the item, I noticed a cloth along with the instructions, "wipe screen before application". So...I followed the directions and then applied, or tried to anyway, the screen protector. The item wasn't very adhesive at all and when I finally did get it to stick, i noticed a piece of dust became lodged under it, and had to remove it. When i attempted to re-apply, it wouldn't adhere at all. I found this humerous as it clearly states in the packaging, "Washable and reusable". Anyway, I ordered another one figuring it was some sort of defect, but the same exact thing happened again. It was the biggest $30 mistake I've ever made. If you want screen protection, I recommend the ones made for the PSP. You'll have to trim it a little bit, but they work much better.
This item has a horrible user interface; the controls are just wacky as Sansung's devices are VERY intuitive (but they have their own flaws). The equalizer is just for show. The 'random' feature will never remember where you left off, so you only ever get to listen to the same 10% of the songs stored as it plays the SAME exact list each time it's powered on. I guess it's OK for the money, but very frustrating to use. I won't buy another.
Let me start by saying that I'm a fan of Imation products.I bought this device to match my existing 1GB imation thumbdrive.Amazon did a wonderful job on price, and the shipping was very quick.My low rating is due to the poor description and photo for this item.I buy Imation thumbdrives because I want a device with a write protect switch, its pivotal in my line of work.Sadly this device doesn't have a write protect switch as is implied by the stock photo.In fact it doesn't even look like the photo.Do your homework before buying these devices or you will be disappointed as well.
For my iPod, I used the apple earbuds for a while. I probably put them through all hell and they still worked great. I just found them to be uncomfortable. I got these V-Moda's to replace them. They sounded great, but are exceedingly fragile. They broke within a week. I am a typical college student, so I always just put my computer, iPod, whatever else in my bookbag. The apple earbuds lasted and held up well, these didn't. The plastic is incredibly thin and the earphones cracked for no apparent reason. I am extremely disapointed and am sending them back.
I bought this unit...with hopes of having a faster way of converting home movies to DVD faster than it would take using a computer capture card and program and waiting for it to render the entire DVD movie.The manual was confusing to figure out how to setup the player/recorder and once I got my vcr to send a signal to the DVD recorder it ended up looking like a cable box signal when it's scrambled. The picture quality wasn't quite as bad as that but it certainly jumped around and flickered in and out. Definitely not something people wanna watch. The picture input was not stable at all coming from a vcr and I do not mean copyrighted materials, but personal home movies. However its ability to take antenna signals and save them to DVD was great. I had no quams about that part.The user-interface was quite confusing. One thing I did NOT like about recording to DVD on this machine was that there is no way of telling the recorder to start a new dvd chapter as you're recording. You have to hit stop recording and then start again, which does not make for a seamless footage dvd...
The seller has pictures of ORIGINAL Samsung cartridges on his site. However, you're getting a REMANUFACTURED cartridge instead. DO NOT BUY if you want to have a an original cartridge. It prints as it should but that's about it.I thought I'd be getting a good price for an original cartridge. Remanufactured ones can be had for less money. It's a ripoff for a non-original cartridge. Do NOT BUY.
I have a DCS-6620G and DCS-5300W. They both developed minor problems shortly after the 1 year warranty ran out. The DCS-6620G ethernet port failed and the DCS-5300G pan capability failed. I called DLink tech support and they told me that they will not repair these products or exchange them after the warranty, and that there are no authorized service centers. I escalated through 3 levels of tech support and then to US customer support and was given the same story and no way to get them repaired. The customer service lady stated that this was their policy on all products. They expect you to discard your $800 camera and buy another one. I recommend you don't buy any DLink product costing more that $100 - $200 as they are not very reliable and are disposable once they fail.
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!
Bot Items were used. NOT NEW AS ADVERTISED!!!! On Began to SMOKE, and had a cracked board mount for the Hard drive. The other has a stripped out screw head. I can't even open it nor even use it. Since I have lost my invoice I can not return it. Please do not buy these items.Christopher Ybarra
Like many other reviewers here, I have had repeated problems with the build quality on this particular set of headphones.The problem occurs where the wire meets the audio jack. It becomes loose with normal wear and over time you will lose audio in one or both headphones.I purchased the product in June, returned for warranty in August, and now in November, I'm returning them again.They seem to have sped up their replacement period to a matter of 2-4 weeks, but that is not excuse for a poor product which, from these reviews, clearly has a well-documented issue. I'd look elsewhere.Pros: Probably the most attractive headphones on the market; sound quality above average (average being the factory-shipped ipod headphones)Cons: Poor build quality
The new Zune 120GB will not fit into the base. The connection pin does not line up...
I popped them in, no problem. For about four hours operating time, they were great. My seven-year-old PC worked like new!Then, all of a sudden, I started getting crashes, fatal errors, emergency memory dumps; the computer became nearly unusable. Every web browser crashed within a minute.I pulled out the new memory and computer went back to normal. Requested refund and am returning to Amazon.
I have to note that I do not own this particular model. Models change from year to year, and the limitation of Amazon reviews is that they tend to be made by new owners.Based on my experience with two predecessors to this oven, however, I want to leave potential buyers with a caveat:The first lasted barely a year before it died: the oven stopped heating, and the timer was messed up.Because we liked the large size and other features, we purchased the next year's model. This one lasted four years, but this morning it died the same death--would only set for a few seconds, generated no heat during that time.Our previous microwaves (Quasar and Sharp) lasted for over ten years, and based on the similar symptoms on the two Panasonic models, I just wanted to caution buyers that this may not be the best oven available.
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.
I bought 2 pair of these speakers. The first pair had one speaker that had no bass. The driver was defective or something. The second pair, neither speaker had any bass, both were defective. I got my money refunded (thank's Amazon!), and bought Kenwoods instead, no problems. I think Pyle's quality control in China must have had a day off when these speakers were made. Hard to believe 3 out of the 4 speakers were defective for the same reason......Amazon handled the transaction very well, had the speakers in 2 days, and refunded my money in just a couple after receiving the defective units back Great service as usual!
Yes, the Apple iPod video is nice. It has video playback(of course), can hold your whole collection of CDs, and is in the higher archy of MP3 player technology. Even though the iPod video is good, it's not as good as the Creative Zen Vision: M. The Vision: M has all the features the iPod has, but has a built-in FM radio. With the iPod, you have to buy a seperate device. Also, The Vision: M can record the radio. That's a pretty cool feature if I do say so myself. Finally, The Vision: M has twice the battery life for video. On the iPod, you can only play video for 2 hours. 2 HOURS!!!!! That's not even enough to finish a decent movie. All in all, the Creative Zen Vision: M is a much better buy. The consumer should do some research before they invest in an iPod when the Vision: M has more features and is the same price.
It is not a easy and friendly product... it is cost low, but it does not fit the expectations that i had when i saw the details of the product, i do not recommended it
This unit was the first sat receiver I've had. I got it for Christmas in '05 and it finally totally crapped out on me last week. So, 16 months probably isn't too awful considering it's an offbrand receiver that I picked up from Wal-Mart. Still, there were some issues.My primary complaint was the chord on the Car power adapter. the rubber coating was so thin that it started coming off within the first month of use. Maybe if it wasn't 50 feet long it wouldn't be an issue. After the covering came off, everytime the wires would touch it would blow the fuse in the power adapter. I tried using some old cell phone chargers, but the male end on the chargers wouldn't fit the ridiculously small opening on the sat receiver unit.For the last 6 months or so, I had a lot of issues with the receiver not working unless it was still. It worked fine at home, but anytime there was motion involved (i.e. the car) it crapped out.The functionality of the thing is fine. I just think that it's pretty cheaply made (big surprise, eh?). I just bought one of the new Sirius plug and play receivers to replace this P.o.S. The service is what your going for here and I love Sirius programing, still I'd spend the extra $50 and get a better model from Sirius.
I could not resist buying an 32-inch LCD Flat-Panel for $600 on sale. However, for some reason on a music channel the sound would go in and out. Before it went out, it would make a clicking noise. A Vizio repairman came and replaced the motherboard. This did not correct the problem. Instead, a different problem emerged. In addition to the old sound problem, now when the TV turns on, it is automatically muted.??? Have tried to get back in touch with Vizio customer service but have been given the run around. No one in the company seems to be able to connect us to the right customer service dept and then when we called the dept, no one returned the message we left. Trust me it's not worth the hassle. Just pay the extra $200 for a better brand and be able to sit down and enjoy your TV in peace.
I bought this for my kids to use, and they like it. They only play CDs; they know how to work it; they like that it's not heavy. However, it is remarkably unintuitive. The first time we used it, the songs were repeating, and I had to read the directions to figure out how to get it off this setting. The buttons that control the CD player are arranged around the CD area but also on the front of the player. The buttons that control the tape player are next to where the CDs are inserted. A very illogical arrangement and a disappointment. I shouldn't have to study the buttons before I can get my music going.Because this is for the kids, its appearance doesn't bother me, but I'd be disappointed if I bought it for myself. The colors are strong, like something Little Tikes would make, and the shape is pretty big and pretty round. I don't imagine that it would blend in with most adult surroundings.
I was very happy with these while they worked, doubt you can find better sound for the price.However, just after a year one speaker stopped working and a month later the whole system went caput.I will be paying a little more for a higher quality product this time around.
I have done quite a bit of research on a variety of digital cameras in all price ranges. After reading the reviews, I thought that this would be the one for me. This was going to be the camera to capture those precious moments of my daughters wedding. Well I was wrong. It seemed like a easy camera to use. Even when you reviewed the pictures on the camera, they seemed fine. After that it went down hill. The pictures turned out to be blurry. Terrible camera to take any inside picture, and yes for all you supposed experts all the settings on the camera were tried. It just didn't matter. The only good inside of night time pictures were those taken about two feet away from the object you were taking the picture of. Trouble with the quality of the pictures was just the beginning. Numerous times the lenses aperture would not open or close on its own. If you are trying to save your batteries, you will not realize this until your picture comes up for review. Next was the fun time trying to download the pictures to our computer. First the share dock would not work. Then tried to hook the camera up directly to the computer, it didn't work either. Once again for all you experts it was not the computer. The next step was to call tech support. After over an hour of troubleshooting, no luck. The best they could tell me then was to try it on another computer, which I am sure that every household has 3 or 4 of. Well we do have two and that didn't work either. So there wasn't nothing easy about the easy share dock. The next day I went out and purchased a multi-slot card reader. It hooked right up and I was finally able to download all 180 of the pictures. Out of that 180 maybe 30 are worth keeping (and 20 of them were taken during the daytime). I just wanted to make sure that someone told the ugly side of the story about this camera. No more Kodak camera's for me.
Google for "macbook sudden shutdown", you will know what I'm talking about.Apple doesn't have a solution yet.If I had bought it from local store, definitely I would return it to get my money back.Sending it to apple store? then I'll be without a computer for several weeks. then get a replaced logic board or some thermal stuff. Well, then.... the problem will be back.I have to wait and see, before Apple figures out the problem, I won't send it in, unless they are nice to give me an exchange
We used this primarily as a computer monitor for our laptop, while docked--so it wasn't used all that much. It died about 2 years after use. Same thing happened with our 40" TV. The blue light shines, but there is no picture. So sad. Waste of money.
I`ve bought this adapter from the same seller maybe a month ago.It arrived as a black and silver coated adapter as shown in the picture.I decided i needed a backup one so i bought another from the same seller...This one came and it was a gold one. No not just gold coated , completely gold.Not that i mind because it`s fully functional but i was hoping to get a black and silver one with an actual base so i can write my name on one of the flat sides. My piano class have a lot of misplaced adapters hanging around. Some are loose, and some belong to another person. I mark mines so i don`t get it mixed up. It`s sort of impossible to mark this gold one now. Although it is slightly distinguish able from the black ones, i do know people with a gold adapter.I would give the first product i bought a 5 star rating but this second gold one... Maybe just 2.The shipment was great. It still comes in this yellow package with little bubble wrap on the inside so i dont have to worry about it being damaged.Overall. I`m disappointed i received a gold one though. I`ll just buy a different replacement when the time comes. Anyways; I don`t think i`ll order from this seller anymore. It`s SUPER cheap; but i`m still paying for something i still don`t quite want.
The phone was waking me up all the time from a deep sleep (I work nights.) I still needed to have my phone on in case my boss called. That's why I bought the TeleZapper.After 2 months, I still can't tell if its really working. I've read some of the reviews and some have mentioned a beep when picking up their phone - mine doesn't do that at all, but the thing blinks for every computer-dialed call.It probably filters out some of the calls, but this weekend I received several calls from a company (DialAmerica-boy, I'd like to sue these people) that's pestered me for years - apparently the Zapper doesn't work on them. My father called me with a calling card and the thing blinked.This unit is so unpredictable and I've had better luck telling telemarketers to simply buzz off. Maybe it works if you get 20 calls a day, but for me 1 call is too many.
This printer produces decent output for this price range. Real-world Speed is quite good and appropriate for any occasional printing. A bit on the wide side but does not occupy too much desk space. My main complaint however, is that Canon (like most other printer manufacturers for low-end printers) sells the black dye and color ink cartridges at a very steep price. The black cartridge only comes with 11 ml of ink and the color cartrige comes with only 3 ml for cyan, magenta or yellow. So be ready for high costs per printout. At first, I thought this printer would be appropriate for the occasional printout but each (full) cartridge replacement costs of the printer's initial cost. Therefore, I cannot recommend this printer. Get a higher end model even if you do not expect to print that much as long-term costs will be lower.
This was probably my worst investment on amazon ever. I've got nothing but annoyances from this digital photo album. I wanted to get something simple and easy to use for my girlfriend while she's traveling abroad, but I can barely get it to work right. Random pictures come out blurry, making it so you have to figure through trial and error which pictures will work and which wont. Also, the programming is so congested and slow that it wont let you skip through photos at will, you have to wait, which sometimes takes 30 seconds to a minute even with 5 sec slides. the buttons are plastic and flimsy. The button to make selections is the same to turn it off so it often ends up shutting off when you get frustrates because it doesn't make the selection you want.I only give it two stars because the picture quality is nice for the pictures that do work. It just takes a lot of work figuring out which ones those are.
It's easy to use but I wasn't aware that it wouldn't run on WinME until I tried. Also haven't been able to run the videos on any TV I have. I have taken the camera to CVS Pharmacy, the only place that burns them to DVD and they don't know how to do it without help from me. The cost is $12.99 plus tax for one video. Also the video doesn't match the audio. Compact size, ease of use and clear pictures are the positives.
With so many other reviews about the issues with this product I won't go in too many details. Basically I've been looking for a wireless print server that would handle multi-function devices. I can't really say too much about the long term use of product since after an hour with level 2 tech support it seemed the only way to get this thing connected to my network was to go either with WEP or no security at all - neither of which was acceptable to me. I decided to look around and see if I could find some solutions online but during the 24 hours I did so the device disconnected 5 times even on WEP. Back it goes.btw, I love that in the individual ratings for this product there is a choice for "Clarity of manuel". Was he the guy helping me on tech support?
I purchased this product. Contacted the Company to make sure My camera was compatable and which connection to use. I charged the battery overnight. Then took it to my kids first swim lessong. Excellent performance. After that one day I could never get a shot out of it. I could Charge it over night for for 2 days. It won't even power on my camera any more. I haven't contacted Unity, but I wouldn't suggest this product to anyone.
I own a Lexmark X5270 and love it. Unfortunately, it does not have a stand-a-lone fax capability, so I eagerly looked forward to getting the X7170. It prints a lot faster than the earlier model and has a document feeder, but it refuses to scan and comes with defective software (graphics programs couldn't acquire an image). After 4 hrs., tech support was no help. The buttons on the machine didn't work properly and even using the software on the computer was a hit or miss proposition. Do yourself a favor and look at another brand until Lexmark can get its act together.
Do not purchase an iriver!!!! It will make you miserable and you will end up spending more money than you would have had you bought yourself an ipod and here's why:1-the iriver works with windows media player (wmp), the worst media player software on this planet. This software is designed to either give you a heart attack or to make you throw your laptop across the room so that you'd buy a new one. It is hard to create playlists in wmp and when u create them, upon subsequent syncing, wmp changes these playlists almost randomly. Some songs get doubled for mysterious reasons. It truly is a puzzle. Everytime you update your playlists or want to simply upload songs onto your player, you'll end up spending an entire weekend, and that's assuming that things are working fine.2-the iriver firmware has some serious bugs. If you are like the rest of us (majority of iriver owners), then make no mistake, at some point within a year, you will spend an entire weekend downloading and tweaking your playlists only to realize that the iriver will have stopped working. You will turn It on and it will show a blue screen with a clock and an ominous print "system initializing, please wait", which means that you have reformat the player, which means that you'll need to re-upload everything that took you so long to upload in the first place.3-within 1.5 years, you will realize how terrible iriver is and how stressful wmp is. This will force you into purchasing an ipod. At the end, you'll end up spending the money on the new ipod, in addition to the money wasted on the iriver.The take home message is:Spend the extra 200 and buy an ipod; otherwise, you'll end up spending more. If you do not believe me and you think that I am just a mean disgruntled customer who's out there to get iriver, then forget what I said and do the research yourself. Go to google and type in keywords such as "system initializing", "playlists", "freezing on start up"...etc. you will see for yourself that the iriver is a problem, and wmp is even a bigger problem.Note that when you're synchronizing, all hell breaks loose due to:1-wmp changes the playlists almost randomly.2-some files are supposedly transferred to the iriver but they just don't show up in the iriver. You will be puzzled and confused, not knowing what to do.3-all of a sudden, playlists double in wmp and when you're synchronizing, not all playlists appear in iriver. It's all random I swear. The weirdest thing you'll experience.4-this is my most dreaded: you're synchronizing, and all of a sudden, iriver encounters a file extension that is not supported by the player. The synchronization processes freezes and the player freezes too. Wmp may also freeze. And yet wmp, tell you "synchronization is progress" when in fact it's not. You cannot refreash wmp and you cannot disconnect the usb and you cannot turn off the player itself. You're forced to turn off your computer by ctr-alt-del method and to reset the player using the paper clip method. It is extremely stressful and time consuming. You will be angry and stressed out because you will feel that you did something wrong, when in fact it's the system that is so wrong that there is just nothing you can do to make right or smooth.Be a smart shopper and don't even consider iriver mp3 players, unless you are a masochist and you enjoy torture and stress.Little by little, it is becoming very clear to everyone that apple products are better even if they are more costly. After all, I truly believe that apple products are not only costlier due to sleek design but also due to better performance.
Crappy sound, cheap construction, was more expensive in the long run had to replace in months.I do my own installs and did not want to remove the doors again got much better sound with Rockford Fosgate replacements, and only a few more dollars.Acceptable for factory replacement if you need to fill a hole to sell your car, but not a keeper!I bought a set of 4, but IWill not buy again!
I bought this product shortly after investing in a Creative Zen Vision M 60gb, so suffice to say I wanted to protect my investment. The very first time I used this product as an armband on a short mile and half run with the arm band properly secured, the skin broke, it literally tore apart and my mp3 player went crashing to the hard pavement never to work again. Do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs. I was able to get a new Zen from the manufacturer because it was still under warrenty but the process was long and drawn out. Avoid this skin, its not even worth the one star I gave it.
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!!
This lockup Problem is Acknowledged by Sandisk Tech Support:If I plug the micro into the USB2 port on the front of my computer the computer will lock. Dead instantly. Frozen screen. It would work fine from the USB2 port on the rear of the computer. I called Sandisk. They said they knew about the lockups (Caused by the power draw of the micro), and I'd just have to use the rear port! They said it was my fault/problem! This is the only thumbdrive I've tried that causes this problem. Sandisk still sells these things even knowing this is a common issue!ALSO:It's slow vs. current flash drives. My OCZ purchased to replace this one is between six and twenty times faster (bigger gain on smaller files). And it doesn't lock my computer. I gave away the micro (warning the person I gave it to about the lockups).ALSO:When I bought the thumbdrive I also bought the MP3 Player that works with it. The MP3 player was made of such crappy plastic and the battery hatch broke within a month. I was glad because the interface was indecipherable. I have a shuffle now.
I just purchased this Q-See nightvision camera as a replacement for a Swann unit that stopped working. I thought I'd try the competition and see how they work. Right out of the box it had a red tint over half of the screen. I thought I could live with that as long as the image was fairly clear but by dusk I noticed something wrong. I could barely see anything compared to my other three Swann cameras that still had a bright, clear image. By nightfall I only had a black screen. I sent my daughter outside to shine a flashlight at the camera to make sure it was still working and sure enough, I could see a small white dot and nothing else. I tried calling Q-See's customer service and their automated customer service disconnected me after three fifteen minute waits. I finally got a human through the switchboard and was told they would put me right through to returns. Then I got a voicemail. I'll just return this camera to the trash can where it belongs and get another Swann.
I ordered this armband when I ordered my 2nd Generation 8GB Nano. I wish I hadn't. I've never actually used it. I think it is probably possible to put my Nano inside it, but it covers the screen if I do, and if I wanted an iPod with no screen I would have bought a "shuffle" (no thanks).If I had bothered to squeeze my Nano into this thing, I don't know how I would have attached it to my arm, it is so small. Apparently designed for small children.Why two stars? The black and red colors match my watch, and I appreciate the washing instructions included with the product, as I'm sure if I ever used it, I would need to wash it. Saving this one for the next yard sale.Postscript: I have been completely baffled by some of the other reviews posted for this product, which refer to a software module. A little research reveals that they are probably referring to another Nike product, the "Nike + iPod Sport Kit". The product featured on this page is NOT THAT PRODUCT. It is just an armband. Nothing more.
When I was young, I used to work at a flea market selling cheap electronic equipment. Some new, some rebuilt. The person I worked for had no problem selling items that he knew did not work. He assumed that the person would come back and we would exchange for another one. I was never comfortable with this approach.I think that person now works for Brother. This printer has a profoundly defective design. Brother must know about it (just read these boards, or others such as at CNET). Mine was defective out of the box. Smudged print output with lines down the page. Fortunately, I purchased it at Staples so I could easily return for a full refund. I will never buy another product from Brother. I used to think that they were a reasonably reliable brand name. Not any more.My advice: for a low-end high-quality laser B&W; printer, get the HP 1012.
Beware! This product REQUIRES the use of a PS2 port. If you have a USB only desktop or laptop, you WILL be returning this.
I received my YP-U1X a couple of weeks ago. It worked well for about a week although I have to say I am not in love with the controls. I used it for audio books and the same controls that allow you to skip forward and back within a track also enable you to skip between tracks. It is all to easy to do the latter when you intend to do the former and then you must tediously search through the track to find your place.Anyway, within a week of receipt - with perhaps 10 or 15 hours of use - the controls stopped working properly at all. Attempting to skip a track ahead would reboot the player. The shut down button would only reboot the player. The only way to shut it down was to plug it in to a USB port. Soon after this the player died completely. Amazon was great. They shipped out a replacement the next day and I had it the day after that.The replacement also proved defective, with almost the same sequence of problems. This time I didn't wait for it to fail completely. I was willing to try again but Amazon CS said they could not do an immediate replacement because the problem with this model seemed to be widespread. Instead, they allowed me to get a refund.Kudos to Amazon. Samsung, on the other hand ......
I purchased this headset for my 17 year old son who wanted to jam to some great music. He wanted the Ludicrous Soul Beats, which seemed like overpriced, low quality headsets, so I found these.Unfortunately, the cord, which isn't displayed, is something you'd expect from a sound studio. Big, long, bulky, probably durable, but not for walking around.If you're using these at home, they're probably great. But, don't expect to take them mobile.
I've had my Ique (aka Betty) for several years. It's helped me to go across the US several times, and then some. It has its quirks, and frequent crashes, etc - it's definitely not a turn-it-on-and-forget-it gadget. However, like the previous reviewer said, their software is not Vista-compatible - meaning, you can't sync your data (incl. map source) with your PC, rendering it useless unless you stick with XP! As far as I know, neither Palm nor Garmin plans to make the Palm Desktop Vista compatible anytime soon - which probably signals the end of the wonderful Palm OS... :(
When I first purchased my Coby MP3 player, I was very satisfied. I would have happily given it a "5". It worked wonderfully. I have had it for about 3 or 4 months now and am starting to have many technical and other problems. First, my battery lasts about 1 hour when the player is fully charged. Second, I have a lot of trouble getting the screen sensors to register. In other words I have to push on the screen many times before it registers what I want as far as switching songs or turning down the volume. It often changes screens without my asking it to. Right now, I can not get the player off of the radio and continue to get error messages.Additionally, I purchased one for my 17-year-old son. His broke within one week. He put it in his pocket and the heat caused the screen to go black. He is not rough on his electronics.
Like some of the other negative reviews, I couldn't get these to fit well. No matter how much bending and manipulating the ear piece I tried, they just fell out of my ears anytime I moved. Total waste of money.
you will always see your faceyou're gonna see you ipod!not good while driving
Well I connected this system to my television and cable box 2 days ago. I was really pleased with the look of it. It was also very easy to connect. I put in several CDs and DVDs to try it out. My first complaint is that it takes way tooooo long to load a disk. Everything I put in played...the first day...now there is one DVD that has dts sound and...although this is said to be a dts decoder you need an additional receiver/amplifier to hear dts. I found this to be really strange. A day later I tried to play the same DVDs and CDs and several times I've gotten a "no disk" message when there is definitely a disk in that position. I'm going to try it out again tonight but I'm leaning strongly toward returning...and would not hesitate if I didn't have to pay for the shipping. But I want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong.
My unit's battery compartment is one-eighth inch too short for the three rows of three C-batteries to fit inside. Thus I have no battery but the crank-up one, and no TV at all. Nobody else mentioned this problem, so I guess this isn't a design problem--perhaps I got a defectively-manufactured unit.
i bought a 25 pack waiting to print a cool picture on the discs, but what I get was just a blurry image. There must be a standard for this kind of products!!
I purchased two of these, but the software was not compatible with Windows XP (my operating system), even though the description says it is. I tried running it on two different computers and three different usb ports and the drive would not format. I called the manufacturer (Coby) and they said return it to Amazon.
I read the reviews about the wrong item being sent and now I am one of those persons writing one. I received a cheap wall charger that had nothing to do with using it in a car.
this is a novelty camera lens. It is something you would find in the ads of old mad magazines or a prank toy shop. Its fun use for a little while, but it has very little practical use in the real world.
Doesn't function on any other zune than the 30 GB. It doesnt say anything about that in the specs, so avoid this one if you have the 4 GB or 8 GB. I ordered 2 and neither one worked for me.
I must concur with the majority of comments here. It's a cute little number with a nifty little carrying case... but that's all I can say for it. This product died on me after exactly one year and 13 days of ownership (of note: the warranty expires at the one year mark... hmmm... curious, no?). The first warning that something wasn't right about the Gigabank was it's alarming tendency to overheat during use - sometimes to the point of actual discomfort if you touched it. Within six months, the product was spontaneously disconnecting itself from my system on a regular basis, culminating in absolutely zero disk activity and failure to be recognized by my system at all a couple days ago. Do not... and I repeat... do not fail to *regularly* backup the contents of this drive if you do foolhardedly buy one. Me, I'm going back to a smaller, but reliable flash disk instead.
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 !!!
This is the second pair of the headphones that I've tried. Initially, the first pair only provided high-fidelity with almost no bass-so I returned them. The second pair were only slightly better. What I discovered was that you must place the buds fully in your ear which I'm very uncomfortable with. This is the only way to experience the "Deep Bass" that the manufacturer claims. I am very disappointed with my purchase---I just summed it up to great advertising..bad result for me.
This is the first time I've ever written a review of a product (good or bad), and I have been an Amazon shopper for years. This "Firewire" extension cable did not work at all. As soon as I plugged it into my computer it made a loud "pop" sound. It made my Mac freak out for a while, but the cable never worked. I just read a couple of reviews that said the same thing, and none of the stories had happy endings. They all seemed to happen on Macs. DON'T BUY THIS. What a waste of 25 bucks!
The only reason I've given this product 1 star is because it has one good feature.This product is a very good scanner for consumer use. It is in no way a photo quality scanner, but if you want to just quickly scan photographs or documents into digital files, it's fine. But, if you want to do some real photographic work on the scanner, pass this one by.In terms of printing and copying, this thing is useless. Sometimes it will print in color, sometimes in black and white. The settings on my computer will remain the same, but the printer will decide during printing. It also prints everything more than 30% darker on paper than it is on the screen (this will vary from computer to computer, but a discrepancy of more than 30% implies that it will be problematic for many). The worst part is that even when printing text documents the quality is completely unreliable. Words will be fuzzy, right out of the printer, sometimes. Some times not. Whenever I need to print something for official use or to give someone who is not a friend or family member I am forced to print the document somewhere else because I know this printer will disappoint.Spend the extra money and get a printer that is actually a printer. Not something that's trying to be.
This is a great looking product, but the looks are deceiving. The sound quality was way off. Couldn't properly adjust the volume to reach the best/most output from my car's sound system. The product also picked up engine noise, such as humming when idle and humming when revving. Had to buy an alternative (cheaper build product) that works perfectly now.
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*
This product stopped working after only four months of use. I tried to get help from the manufacturer, but my time on the phone with them was a waste. I returned it to Amazon and was surprised to receive a partial refund, even though the return period had expired.
For the price, I thought it was worth taking a shot on these cans. The style was pretty cool and I like the vintage feel of them.When they arrived, however, it was a different story. The hard plastic headpiece was a turnoff, and the plastic protection around the speakers was coming out at the seams. The construction of these looked like very little time or care was put into them.Once I fixed the protective covering by hand (a tedious and fruitless task) I had the displeasure of actually trying to WEAR these things. heavy, hard, and uncomfortable, For someone who spends hours a day in a set of cans, these were about the furthest thing from ideal as possible.The adjustment for size was clunky and loose. The headphones rarely hold their position and its difficult to make minor adjustments to fit your head. The weight was also a bit absurd. Most high-end headphones tend to be lightweight plastic, but these guys had some serious heft that made them immediately annoying to wear longer than a few minutes.I really wanted these to be comfy, basic, stylish, non-pro, consumer headphones for at home, but they just turned out to be useless. I may as well wear my earbuds as the sound quality certainly didnt make up for the construction quality and uncomfortable wear.
These batteries did not work for me. My Uniden phone says PowerMax 5.8GHz across the top. Not sure what model number it is. The batteries inside say BT-446. The batteries I received were too small. I charged them for a day and got nothing. I guess they are the wrong.It's not worth sending back at my own expense on the hope that they'll refund my cash.Fool me once, shame on you!
I'm really bummed out - I spent a lot of time researching an affordable and decent sounding cd player and this seemed to be the one. I've had it roughly four months and it's up and died on me. I don't even think I got the cost use out of the stupid thing.
Any power supply tester needs to see if the noise on the power meets specifications.Putting a static load on and testing is only a very crude test... you need a stepped load and an ocsiliscope to do this correctly.
I have a MPL, a gift from Ameritrade, and it worked like a champ all the way until its first refill. I used some Ronson Mult-Fill butane, available at Wal-Mart, to fill it up. It sends a flame like a blow torch, unfazed by the flame setting knob. In just a couple/few uses, it is out again. It is as though something is stuck or jammed fully open. When I checked the web site for warranty instructions, they will fix it but want you to send them a $5 check for shipping, plus pay the shipping and insurance to get it to them. That is at least another ten dollars invested in an item that costs about $25 new, right? If it is working, I give it 5 stars. However, this sinks it to 2 stars for me.
The first time I tried this product I had a 80 percent burn rate. Decided to try it a second time. Unfortantely the second time yielded a 20 percent successful burn rate. Shutting down all my applications didn't help. Looks like quality control is terrible.
I bought this motherboard for one reason cause it had great specs.Shipping it to Barbados, very costly,and installed it, time.ready the start it, it keeps getting a cmos error cause the f***ing bios is bad and the as#holes still sent it even though the makers said had the bios was bad and had a x on the biosI wold like a refund are a similar mother board with the same specsOn the makers site people had the same problem with the bios, and guess where the got their mboards from.
Everyone was saying that I was locked in the stone ages because I refused to lose my sony md and get an ipod.I finally purchased one and returned it within a week. It just isn't as versitile as my sony MD.The battery life is horrid, it doesn't even have a built in charger for the battery. Can't record live or from any source for that matter.Good thing that I stocked up on blank 1GB MDs because it doesn't look like I can find them anywhere anymore.Maybe when the ipod comes with a little more features (I can watch full length movies on my moto cell phone) and a better price (it is a money sink hole as someone else mentioned) maybe, just maybe I'll leave the flintstones and join the rest of the jetsons.
One of the reasons i wanted a combo unit was to view and convert dvds from grandchildren's recitals and other performances. I found out that MOST combo units do NOT read DVD-R or DVD RW. they only read commercial dvds. I just spent [a lot of money] on a dvd burner. with apple selling all these imovie tools and superdrives to burn dvds where is anyone going to be able to play them? Let's face it, we'd like to view our masterpieces on our tv...not a 17in computer screen. i am SOOOO disappointed. I've been searching for days for an alternative and still haven't found one that ready DVD-R!
I bought this for my mother-in-law for Christmas. She was really excited to get this frame, and I believe when I purchased it the ratings were a little higher. I can see that it isn't that great. We had to ship it back because there were some significant problems (it was showing any pictures and there were lines across the screen). We shipped it back and are awaiting the new one to arrive. I hope that it is much better. I gave it two because it seems like a good product, but the ratings could change depending when we get it.
After reading the reviews, I was excited to let my new cable bring me into hyperspace, and possibly play some music. After plugging it in, the shockwave rippled through my house and caused some water to spill on it. Before I even realized what I had done, the cable began to spasm. Small demon spawn cables began shooting out of it and terrorizing the neighborhood. I read the box but couldn't find a warning about the water spilling, that was until I vaguely remembered the old guy that sold it to me saying something weird in Alienese. I Googled the gargle he blurted out and found that he did warn me, albeit in a third world dead language. His welcome call still haunts me "Bonjour", crazy dead language. I had to give this one star as it destroyed the neighborhood.Edit: I found that sending this message over the same cable, it automatically added a star to it's rating. I didn't give it 2 stars, it did that itself!
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.
It allows the drive to spin down, but is very slow to spin up.Noisey when it spins up, then is ok. The power connector is weak, falls out with the slightest movement of the case or cable . Once it is up, it does run fast.
Thi Icar comes with preset fm stations. Now that's nice in theory ,however, if those preset stations arent able to pick up a decent signal, you're basically screwed. You'll be able to sit there and switch around those presets but you're not able to search for other signals. Also, the presets are all 88.x something stations and if you live in an area with normal to heavy broadcasting, chances are that these frequencies are already in use.This happened to me, living in miami and none of the presets were able to play more than 1 min of a song without interference from another station.To add insult to injury, the thing broke within the first 24 hours I had it. Niice.
The concept and application of the direct USB conncection (cordless) seemed like a dream (with 4 kids and 3 or 4 devices per kid, USB cords and chargers are taking over our lives!), as did the elongated rectangular shape (I could tuck it anywhere for transportation) and sleek design; indeed, these factors WERE a dream, for a week. Spontaneously, the device failed to power up, even though fully charged, and failed, as well, to be recognized by my computer. Before purchase, I read at least one review whose writer had the precise problem, but I did not pay much attention; now I wish I would have taken it to heart. The disappointment didn't stop there: the most frustrating part of the deal was SanDisk customer/technical support. After spending literally hours on the phone with non-English speaking tech representatives who spilled out worthless memorized solutions, applying all their suggested updates and other fixes with no success, and losing every bit of data on the device, their final offer was this: try to get a reimbursement from Amazon. SanDisk, even after admitting its product was faulty, will reimburse and/or replace the product ONLY after the retailer (in this case, Amazon) refuses to replace. Even though I anticipate no trouble acquiring an Amazon solution, I will not be purchasing another SanDisk product--WOULD YOU?!??! Resist the "too good to be true" qualities of this Sansa Express; go for one of the tried and true brands, like Apple--if that one fails, at least you'll have customer service to back you.
Though I am not prone to writing these kinds of things I thought I'd better after my recent experience with Archos. This company, hands down has the worst costumer service I've ever had to deal with. You be the judge.I bought a Gmini 200 last Feburary. It worked ok but froze up alot. Then in Oct. it wouldn't charge any more. After a few calls and e-mails I get an RMA and send it back. One month later a replacement arrives. Two months later the hard drive on this one goes. I loose everything. A few more phone calls to their costumer service and I get another RMA and send it back. For the next month I must have called at least 10 times about the player. Each time I'm on hold for a minimum of 45 minutes. When I do get through I get all kinds of confusion about my player. A couple of times they have no record of receiving the player. They loose me in their system. They tell me three times that they are sending a new one and will e-mail me. They don't and it never arrives. Finally, fed up I request a supervisor. He's sympathetic, apologizes and says for my troubles he will send me an upgrade to the Gmini 400. Weeks go by and yet I call but no player. I'm told they are on back order. Finally nearly two months since sending it back the second time my new player arrives. And oh, by the way it's not the upgraded player I was told they were sending.So for the year thay I owned the Gmini 200 I've had it in my possession for nine months. Since the warranty has now expired I asked if they would extend it. They said sure, no problem, we'll send you an e-mail confirming. Well that's been two weeks ago and I've given up any hope.Sometimes a product is only as good as it's costumer service. I've learned my lesson with Archos and only hope people will read and consider this if thinking about spending their hard earned money on such incompetence.Read about others at www.archossucks.com
I was so excited to see this compact size phone to clip on to my belt and talk with the headset. I am so disappointed. The clip never stays on, always falls off while I'm talking, thus disconnects my phone call! Ugh! Not to mention, the headset swivel practially rips my hair out every time even when I take it off very carefully! Not at all the item I had hoped for.
These are fake knock-offs. Sennheiser doesn't list any of Amazons listed sellers as legit dealers. Couple that with the fact that these have less than stellar quality and it's quite obvious that they're knock-offs. Also Sennheisers MSRP on these on their website is like $80, with a few legit dealers selling for around $50. $20 is too good to be true. Don't buy these.
i had about a month and a half of trouble free operation, and after that it all went south.at first i could not understand why this burner would not "see" any type of disc i put into it. i tried the update at at litescribe, i searched the hp site and nothing. i tried every type of cd medium and nothing. i have thrown countless cd's against the wall searching for an answer. i believed it was some type of software problem. i never would have thought that the good people at HP would knowingly put out a defective product. then i read the other reviews and they described my exact problems. 1 out of a hundred may have luck with this device, and to this person i say enjoy, i hope it lasts forever. but, the other 99 of us know the bitter taste of frustration when we go to save something and this burner spits out the "unknown" disc.i will NEVER buy another HP dvd burner....
The unit was delivered ontime. It worked very well in the first few days but started giving problems. It turned out with mother board problem. Now running behind Toshiba's service center.. I hope it will be fixed....
I picked up one after my old Logitech mouse cord went bad. One thing I noticed off the bat (which might not be a common technical problem) was that the left and right buttons were not good. Clicking on something sometimes wouldn't work. The mouse button would "click" but onscreen it wouldn't register unless you actually pushed the button hard. Was very annoying and I quickly returned the mouse after testing it for a day or 2. Is a narrow mouse also, I don't recommend it for people with large hands, it just doesn't feel smooth and natural. Get a wider one.
See a lot of other reviews about buzzing sound - this is terrible. In addition, I'd like to mention that there's nothing fancy about sound quality - it's normal, which is below my expectation for the price (I'd expect quality to be noticeably above average). Buy $5-10 speakers on ebay and get similar result with no buzz.I'll try to check if manufacturer will accept a return.
This DVD Player plays very well with a great clear picture on it but the bad thing is the cords do not work after about a week or so. I bought four of these dvd players for my children for christmas and everyone of the cords no longer work. I tried to call the number provided in the warranty information and they just kept ignoring my emials and calls. If you do decide to buy one of these just be prepared to go to radio shack and buy another replacement cord.
I bought this camera for around 99 dollars from Walmart. I wasn't expecting much, but about a week after I got it, I noticed a screw missing from the back panel. a few months later, all but the bottommost screw are gone. Additionally, the flash and white balance really suck. It does take SOME photos decent enough to end up on Facebook, so that's why I gave it two stars.
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.
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 pre-ordered the DRX9000 and waited almost 3 months for delivery. Setup of the machine was easy. Thats where the fun stopped.I used a secondary AV source for the input. And again connection instructions were well-detailed and easy to follow.I purchased the DRX9000 originally because of the some 11 formats it would be able to read and play. I could only get the machine to play audio CDs. It was totally incapable of playing any DVD of any format. One of three things happened: 1. the machine froze and locked; 2. the TV monitor was cleared of picture; or 3.the machine displayed the word 'Hello' in the display and froze. In all three cases the only solution was to unplug the machine. The freezing occurred continually. The machine would freeze within 5 minutes of starting any DVD. If you attempted to select a title or use FastForward it would immediately freeze when Play was selected.The remote did little. Its basic functions did not perform and it kept displaying 'invalid' on the tv monitor.I never attempted to copy or use the write/rewrite features. I boxed it up within 24 hours and shipped it back.Save yourself time and money and try a different manufacturer.
I have to say I will most not likely buy these again because they are not easily stored. they are not in a "cake box" they are on a twist off spindle. You have to take the case apart and remove the spindle top to get to a disk and it has no sides. I am unsure if this will effect anything in the long run like keeping them clean but it does not look like it will. Then disks themselves seem to be working fine but like I said the packaging does this one in in my opinion
Bought the first RD50 in January 2005 and within 6 months it developed the fallen mirror in the light tunnel issue. After repeated calls to Optoma over a period of 4 months they finally sent out a replacement set (used/refurbished I assume). The DLP lamp on that set failed and I went back to the dealer where I purchased the set. The new lamp worked only for a short time and now the TV will only turn on after repeatedly attempting to power up over a 1/2 hour time period. Optoma technical support is no help at all. Optoma treats their customers like dirt. If you buy an Optoma product pray that you do not have any problems. By the way, the dealer where I purchased the TV no longer sells Optoma's line of products.
I have had this PDA for less than a week and it has already frozen on me. One thing I had noticed from the first day is that it is a little bit slow. When you write in letters it sometimes has to catch up. For a while I used my Dad's PDA (that lasted for a very long time) which was when they used triple A batteries, had no backlight or color, was bulky and heavy and extremely ugly. It never had problems like the ones I'm having now. I would like to say that the Z22 is better looking than I thought it would be and it is small and light. It is only a little bit heavier and wider than my cell phone so I was really pleased with that. The only problem is it froze. I waited for an hour for something to happen. I finally reset it and luckily it did keep my data. From now I am going to have to save all of my data in the computer and update it all of the time just in case. If I rated this item yesterday, I would have given it four stars. My opinion has obviously changed and if I was not a dirt poor college kid, I would send this back for a full refund and upgrade to another PDA, that is not a Palm. I would suggest spending another couple of hundred bucks for a nicer one (even if you don't need all of the extra features) because it is better to pay more now and not buy another for a few years. The warranty lasts for 90 days (which isn't very long), but it is only been the fourth day so I am already looking to save money so I can buy a nicer one that does not have to be reset. I really do need a PDA to help organize my life and if it did not have the technical difficulties that I am having now, it would be decent. The only reason I have given it one star is because of the size, weight and overall look, but then again, one star is the lowest rating on Amazon. I also worried about the battery life but I will have to see. I would choose an uglier, heavier and larger PDA that will not have all of these problems for my hundred dollars over the Z22, because looks do not matter when it comes to organizing your life with a PDA. By the way, I bought the Z22 brand new...
Well I was really excited to get a digital frame. Really looked into which one would be best for a Mac and this one looked good. The first one worked for ONE day. Amazon is the best, and replaced it right away, with another which worked for about an hour. Oh, and when I called the company's support line the first time, they told me it could be a faulty electric adapter, so if we had another one at home to try it. Well that didn't work. So I didn't even bother to call them the second time. I wish the real world would get with it and join the Mac world.
The Sennheiser PMX60 headphones do not fit well, so how can you tell what the sound quality is? It's my first Sennheiser purchase, but I can't view any difference in the pictures. I wanted a snug, well-fitting, light-weight neckband design that delivered great sound quality. Can someone help me with this? These slip, fall, do not stay where needed.Also, an in-line volume control is a great added feature.
I ordered 2 of these.. one of them worked, the other did not. I did not return the item. I bought it for use is car and the performance is as expected.
This is not a review, but a question from a prospective purchaser: The copyright protection feature seems to be a stumbling block. Isn't there a way to disable this feature (without ruining the machine)? Is there another machine that does the same job without the protection feature? Thanks,Allan/NYC
I got one for Christmas, it recorded great and all. But, we have come to find out that you CAN OMLY PLAY YOUR RECORDINGS on THIS DVD player.Well, that's just stupid and a waste of money. I could buy 49 dvd movies for what was paid for this machine and I could watch them on any dvd player.I'm switching back over to recording on the VCR, because it's much more versatile. My freind works evenings, so I record survivor, then we got together on the weekends and watch it. NOT ON THE DVD anymore, I will take a tape next time!!!!!I'm completely disgusted with this and I am trying to make RCA give my freind a refund. In my opinion, THEY RIPPED HER OFF!!!!!!!!!!
I was so happy about buying this item from creative because I thought it was so much better than an ipod video 30 gb despite its lower price and bulkier look/feel, I even recommended it to a lot of my friends and most of them were actually impressed by it. The good things about it were the very very vibrant and colorful screen, the radio,voice/radio recorder, the various file formats, the good sounding audio, the many personalization choices, the ability to turn some of your storage into a flash drive, and some more things. It was perfect for me for about 4 months or so, but and then one time I tried syncing the device and my computer wouldn't detect the device, I thought it was my computer at first but then I moved the plug and it would work one second and then as soon as I let it go it wouldn't work anymore, so for 2 or 3 times I had to actually fix something against it so it would stay which was pretty frustrating, but I thought it was still worth it and coped with that problem...Until about 2 weeks later (I never once dropped it onto a hard surface or into water) I opened it and there was a HUGE expanded strike on the screen that wouldn't even let me see what the screen said. This was seriously very disappointing and annoying because I researched so much before buying it and thought I was getting the best device there was to buy and I felt totally ripped off. So it may seem like a good device at first, but don't expect it to last long guys if you buy it. or at least purchase a 2-3 year good warantee. As for me Tomorrow I'm going to try contacting creative to see if I can at least send them the device so they can fix it or give me a new one (which I doubt they will but I'll have to try anyways because if I don't it would be like losing a fight with garbage can for 200 dollars) And if they don't I guess I'll just have to save up or beg my parents for a few more months to buy me a new mp3 player. I'll be less naive this time and try an Ipod video.
Case Logic calls this case a hard shell case. It is anything but that. Basically this just a sleeve to cover the hard drive when transporting it. There is relatively little padding and the the shell, though rugged, is not hard. Its more of like you would get from a laptop case.
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.
First of all, I owned this product briefly, but was so disappointed I had to return it. I really hate returning stuff too.Pros:It does have a wonderful display. It does a great job recording and playing back video. It works well as an external HD, and 20GB is fairly comfortable. It reads SD cards like a charm, and can copy files to and from the card. The built in speaker has adequate volume, and the overall sound quality is pretty good. For that, I'll give it an extra star, but...Cons:If you have a any delusions about using this as an MP3 player, you need to look someplace else. It will not leave the directory you set it in. If that directory has a lot of files (more than 50) you can expect navigation troubles. It's slow, and frequently stops responding as if somehow it's just bogged down by too much info. But wait! It gets worse! Your battery life is also going to disappoint. It takes 4 hours to recharge and less than 8 hours to drain. Did I mention the built in microphone? Yeah... It picks up the sounds of the hard drive as it records, so there's an annoying "click, click, click" throughout your audio. Using it as an image viewer is also a bit slow to respond as well, and some of the features are more of an annoyance than of a any real use. Why is there a button completely dedicated to playing a slice of your MP3 over and over repeatedly? Sadly, it doesn't look like Coby is ever going to release a firmware update for this device, and that's sad, because it could have been so much better if the user interface were to operate more smoothly. Good luck finding eBooks for it, and the radio feature has some kind of glitch that makes you have to futz with it before you get any sound. I could also go on to criticize how thick it actually is, as the pictures are deceptively thin, but that's just nit-picking. I was just simply awestruck by the poor functionality.No, I can't say this product is one that I could ever recommend. I really wanted to like this product, but instead, I just got my money back.
Wow, I'm a little surprised here. Several months ago I wrote a detailed review comparing the 400mkII's to MIT Terminator 3's, and another pair of Monster interconnects. I basically said that the 400mkII's severaly degraded the sound quality of my system - the bass and lower midrange became boomy, bloated, and lacked detail. (Note: if you don't believe that cables can sound different, just try a couple of different pairs . . you WILL be surprised.) I was extremely disappointed with this product, and I made this known in my review.About a week after I posted my review, I checked this page and saw that my review had indeed been posted. Now, I came back to see how other people may have responded to my review .. only to find that my review is completely gone! Ok, now I know how Monster manages to consistently get 4 1/2 - 5 stars on all of it's cables here at Amazon - they just delete the bad reviews. Or at least that's the only logical conclusion I can see here.If you don't believe my critique of the 400mkII's - just go search out a good consumer review site ... Monster is consistently reamed by critical listeners.Ok, my rant is over. But you owe it to yourself to try out other cables. Some of Monster's other cables sound great . . but the 400mkII's will hurt the sound of you system.
Sound quality is good enough for the price.Isolation is okay, but not as good as Shures.Despite its good features, I cannot get over its problem- wires break VERY easily.Since these don't come with bags like the Shures, I couldn't keep them in perfect condition, but I certainly never abused them.Nevertheless, I've had wires break TWICE, and it seems to be a pattern; I also saw complaints online about this issue so I'm not alone.While cheap earphones are nice, I'd rather have one that lasts.Shures, although expensive, are completely worth the price difference for their superior isolation, better build quality, and the protective equipment that comes with it.So in conclusion, I will never buy Sennheiser's cheap earphones again.
I bought these speakers a month ago. When they worked the sound was awesome.Clear, crisp and then one month later they suddenly stopped working. I'm very disappointed. When Googling the product I found a few complaints about these speakers suddenly not working & various suggestions to fix the problem via the control panel which did nothing to fix the problem. The only sound we could get the speakers to make was static when the plug was in half way. Also checked online for drivers to install butfound nothing. Sad they did not work out.
Can not even understand my own outgoing message - sounds like talking through a blanket. Tried rerecording 25 times to no avail.
This teleconverter was given to me as a gift, and I eagerly looked forward to using it. However, when I connected it between my Nikon D300 and my Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 lens, absolutely nothing happened. No auto-focus. So I disconnected it and then reconnected and still no autofocus ability. I then confirmed all settings and it still would not work. So I went to manual mode, and was able to zoom in and out by hand, but when I went to take a picture, the picture was solid black--no picture came through.So if you are considering this product for a Nikon D300, you may want to pass.
This printer is so much worse than the "Office" printers that HP sells. Apparently, HP believes that home users will put up with a lot worse performance than office users will. This thing drinks ink like there's no tomorrow, refuses to print envelopes, and refuses to print alltogether about half the time I try to print anything. Very disappointing.
Got this snoot, put it on my strobe and within five-ten minutes it started to smoke and get soft. So if your looking for a snoot, and a good price this is not the one. This unit can't handle the heat.
Installed in T43. Worked for less than a month, now won't hold a charge. I'm back to using the old battery now.
I bought this player expecting some level of quality and a player that would hold up from a year until high capacity (2GB+) flash players were more readily available and affordable. I was truly disappointed in the Rave MP on the first day. Used is at the gym on a stationary bike for 20 minutes, later would not turn on, changed included battery with known good then it locked during power on, did not unlock in an hour. Sent unit back. Also, poor construction, cover doesn't line up with body, belt clip/holder design seemed like an afterthought not part of the player design or the ergonomics. **** I wasn't expecting much, a working MP3 player that could last a year - this player does NOT deliver
My daughter recieved this with the TV last yr for Christmas in 2005, she used it about 3 times till the DVD player decided it wasn't going to work anymore, I contacted Disney and they just offered to fix it for a price plus shipping, I told them about all the comments on there product and they said if it was past the 90 day warranty then basically your stuck with it, I was surprised this came from Customer Service of Disney. This really is a piece of Junk and your better off with just buying a DVD player for the Tv, not this one!!!
This product does not work with the new I-Pod 16mb Nano. Belkin does not give you enough information to make an informed purchase so be cautious.
NO WHERE in the instructions does it tell me where where the heck I can buy the liquid hydrogen to keep the cryo-mass in my AKDL1 cool!I'm worried enough to call the NRC soon, as I'm afraid once the factory loaded liquid hydrogen is gone this thing is going critical on me. If your living anywhere near PA you may want to look into Iodide pills. ttfn...
This is a waste of money. The range it requires for two cybikos to communicate is horrible, and so little people actually have them, so the whole wireless feature doesn't work. My brother has a cybiko, and so does this kid down the street from us. they don't work at that distance. Whenever they are at a close enough distance to use the cybikos to communicate, they might as well yell back and forth to one another. The games, I don't like 'em, plus you're limited to what they let you download. And everything else, not reffering to comunication and gaming, is horrible as well. I say pay a little bit more, and get a PDA, maybe go for a cheap Palm. And a cybiko is NOT a plam pilot, despite what they have stated in advertisements. So in th end, just getting a PDA would be better in the long run.
I purchased this TV 3 months ago after a thoughtful review of the product. It arrived with intact shipping box and packaging. When I opened, there was a large area of permanent compression mark on the front lower corner of TV which was considered factory originated damage when I called the store I purchased. On top of that, the TV has flickering, blurry and fuzzy picture with fast motion video like running and racing.When I called SAMSUNG company, they were not very helpful, saying this kind of damage is not covered. After many calls, I have to talk to manager who arranged technician visit for software upgrade for moving objects picture issue and also to verify the damage. The technician evaluated the TV box, took pictures of the TV and determined that it was a factory originated damage and reported back to Samsung. Since then, I have been struggling and wasted so many hours over the phone to make support people at Samsung understand the issue. I must say that Samsung has the WORST customer service I have ever experienced. They try to ignore the facts, delay or furhter complicate it so that you are frostrated. First of all, their support people have no clue about the problem, then they transfer to another dept where hold time is more than one hour. The ECR dept personale are very rude and cold. They make some other excuses to further delay the matter.To make it short, the TV picture and factory fault has not been resolved. I would not buy another Samsung product. If you want to buy Samsung, pray that you would never have to go through their customer support because SAMSUNG has TERRIBLE and WORSE customer service.
I purchased this product and had major problems with it. It does not work with a mac and only after several attempts did it work with windows, or so I thought. When I came back to my computer to load the pictures, it stopped working. The key chain would not pull up the options menu. It would only turn on and whenever anything was pressed it would turn off. Don't get this product, it is defective and will only make you frustrated and upset that you purchased it.
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.
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 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.
Cable is packaged great and they give you adapters that make life easier, however these cables are not able to run some of my cameras.Most of my camera's require 500MA of power and these cables serve them well, however a few of my camera's require 1000MA, and these cables fail to get the power to the camera's. Causing the cameras to flicker at nighttime (when they require the additional power). I have had to replace my cabling with VideoSecu cables to run all camera's without issues.
I bought this locally at a famous low-price leading retailer on an impulse (I needed a new printer anyway). They had it for about 10% less than Amazon which I thought, thought, was a great deal. Little did I know it was not. The old adage does hold true for this printer, "you get what you pay for."First off, I know the ink cartridges that come with new printers are just to get you started. I printed off 10 4x6's and the color ink was already showing 1/4 gone. The ink is cheap though but you don't get a whole lot in each cartridge.Secondly, the pictures, when I printed them were brighter than what I showed on my screen. So much so that they were almost washed out. I tried adjusting the brightness in the printer options but it didn't do anything.Lastly, maybe I'm just used to my other printer, but not having an output tray is a pain!The only really cool feature that I found was the software that enable borderless printing. It let you automatically crop your photos to fill the whole paper.If you want a decent photo printer I might look elsewhere.
Purchased this item at Christmas the video works great but can't get the built in microphone to work. Been in contact with Logitech support several times but none of their suggestions seem to solve the problem.I'm using a Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 keyboard and they're suggestion was to uninstall the software. The reason was that the volume on the keyboard could cause the problem but this still didn't solve anything.Even went as far as downloading the software off their website and doing a clean install. Did this three different times using three different USB ports and this still didn't work.Now waiting for next response from Logitech.
I thought that this bag would have been a lot sturdier.It is cheap looking and will probably fall apart in a month.You get what you pay for I suppose.
the setup was quick and easy, first 2 days it worked great then it started to get disrupted and within a week i was unable to use it for more than 30min or so. Maybe it used to get heated, maybe my piece in particular was bad.... whatever it was - i was disappointed and had to return.
I love the look and the ease of this product, but looks don't cut it when you want to hear the music from your iPod in your car. Occasionally, I can get a good signal on the transmitter to hear the music, but it's sub-CD quality at best and mostly it sounds like a transmission from an FM station that isn't coming in very clearly. The music cuts in and out frequently and I've found myself having to change the stations a lot when driving across the county (which is practically impossible to do when driving due to the set up). I drive a lot in Orange and LA counties as well as San Diego and have found similar problems. Perhaps finding an unused frequency is easier in places less populated than Southern California.
The first month was great. After six weeks of daily use (about 20 pages per day) a black haze started to cover every page, progressively getting worse. I cleaned the printer with the special cleaning pads and this did not help. I then cleaned the drum and wire. This also did not fix the problem. Next I replaced the toner cartage, and this also did not fix the problem. Finally I replaced the drum and it worked great! The drum did not last the life of one toner cartage. The fix was over [$] for a [$] printer! NOT HAPPY! The printer is also slow to warm up on the first page.
I am on my second one and I will be returning this one also. Both of them worked once and then would not retract fully after that. I was so mad I almost threw it against the wall. I thought the first one was a defect, but then when I got the second one I realized it was a design flaw... If you buy the Targus one keep your receipt because I guarantee you will be returning it. What I don't get is how Targus has the guts to release this product and also put on it: Satisfaction Guaranteed. What a joke...
I purchased this camera during a vacation and quickly found that as long as you are outside, in direct sunlight, the camera works fine. However, if you try to take pictures indoor or in the evening, the quality is lacking. The pictures come out dark if at all. Would recommend a different digital camera.
This was pretty unimpressive. The quality wasn't good and the lights were far too weak. I wouldn't buy this again. We ended up just using lights from the hardware store and a piece of white poster board.
Theoritically it is very good solution for car PC applications because of 2 composite video inputs and 1 VGA port; but just theoritically !I bought one, installed it, had first experience and disappointed too much! Mixing colours, unsharp images, imaginary colour flames flying on the screen.. I couldn't get any improvements by adjusting screen settings.. I couldn't get any support from the seller, named VIVITEQ..There is no a good documentation, no drivers for VGA usage,no support..The only recommendation for Lilliput and VIVITEQ: Stay away from them !
This Palm "lite" may be fine for home users, but if you have Windows XP at your office, it is probably Windows XP Professional. Palm Z22 won't consistently synchronize with XP-Professional, and Palm does not support it. This is very disappointing...all I want is the basics (a portable roladex and day-planner). Since I'm buying this out of my own pocket, I don't want to pay for bells and whistles I won't use. Palm needs a KISS handheld for professionals. The Z22 is not it.
This wireless card gave me a lot of problems. I first installed it into an older machine, and did not work at all. Then I installed it into a newer Windows XP laptop and worked, however it kept disconnecting me from the internet. There was no clear pattern to it. It gave me a lot of grief and I am not very internet savvy! Now I have Netgear and couldn't be happier!!!
My company owns several of these units. When configuring them it always feels like it's on a wing and a prayer. Often configs don't take and have to be reentered. One unit in our Philadelphia location has continued to loose it's configs and resets to defaults. Owned by Cisco but not as reliable as a true Cisco device.
It is ok as a base but does not help at all with the heat. Still gets too hot.
Pros: Thoughtful control layout; intuitive user interface; nifty Make-up mode; still image capture to Memory Stick; sharp LCD; optional VL-S1FL unit functions as both a video light and a flash.Cons: Questionable quality control; bottom-loading cassette; no built-in flash for shooting stills.Summary: I was sold on this camera for its size. I have tested the quality of the images against my larger Sony TRV-310. While the unit produced acceptable results I was disappointed in the color fidelity. Contrast to my Sony, the Samsung displayed muted colors lacking the depth and sharpness I have taken for granted. I must admit that the features are very good, but the image quality is not very good. Dim light shooting is not the best for this camcorder, unless you want to use night pix (greenish infrared light) The quality control is BAAAD, there were many things wrong with my camcorder when I got it, I had to send it back to the store for a refund. Price is great, but I'm now concerned about the Samsung company, continously failing over and over.
You get what you pay for....this lens is not even as good as the 18-55mm lens that comes with the Rebel Xti camera. I took over 100 pictures and 2 of them were usable. I tried it on every setting and speed I could find. And the image quality was still poor. In my opinion you are being foolishly optimistic if you expect to pay $260.00 for a 28-300 zoom lens and get high quality images. I will go back to Canon now.
I got this printer recently for very little when I bought a Mac. That is about what it is worth. It gobbles ink like no tomorrow. The paper jams frequently. You have replace all the colored ink even if only one color is depleted. And it insists on printing a test page every time I change a cartridge, using up even more of its limited ink supply. It copies and prints decently, but I find the scanning software unweildly. I long for my old Epson!
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.
The unit I received operates, but completely drains its two AAA batteries in approximately 8 minutes. Meade customer service assures me that the unit must be defective. I am returning it for exchange and hoping the replacement unit doesn't do this as well.
It works fine during the first days, but now it does not work, where I can get some help?
If you have done your planning around using 14 gauge wire per various articles and tech documents, you will not be installing what you think you are. Virtually all docs (and nearly every normal human) assume you will be using copper wire. This wire is aluminum with a thin copper coating. Sure, it's not marked "copper" on the packaging, but everyone assumes they are getting copper wire and the manufacturer should know that and mark the packaging "aluminum." If 14 gauge aluminum will work in your application, fine, then this wire is okay, but don't expect the performance of ordinary 14 gauge copper wire.I'm giving it one star because I believe the manufacturer is trying to mislead us with copper-looking wire. I can imagine someone cutting this copper coated wire into several lengths, going to the trouble of soldering connectors, then realizing it's not up to spec. They'll then try to return the cut up wire and hear "but it doesn't say copper on the label and you already cut it." What garbage.
I called Amazon and asked if this item would fit a PowerBook G4. I did not understand what the women said so I called back and tried again, to no avail. Finally I called and spoke with someone who told me, Yes, it would fit the PowerBook G4 OK. Well of course it did not and the whole process was a waste of time. I gave it away to some one who had a Mac it did fit. So my comment is, I could have spent more time with my cat's pet duck!!
Bought this for a 2001 Pontiac Aztek. The Aztek has a double din smart radio (reads stations/songs/artist) but the cd player wouldn't work anymore. So I got the harness, mounting kit, antenna combo to install a new aftermarket cd player. One problem, If your factory stereo reads stations/song/artist you must purchase the more expensive wiring harness $60-100, not THIS ONE or any of the other ones in the $5-20 range because of the door chimes and other things are set up through the speakers. You will see the difference in the picture of other harness. This harness doesn't have a power source so there is no power in it so your stereo won't turn on after wiring it up. Harness does fit into the clip in the dash. I spent a coupe of hours searching the web trying to figure out why it wasn't powering up. To come and find out that I was using the wrong harness. There is no way around it without causing yourself more problems/headaches and money (frying wiring). Returning it is pointless since you pay more for shipping. Product itself seems nice and build with quality, but the description is somewhat misleading since it isn't for all GM 98-Up. I'm sure if you don't have the Smart Radio you would be happy with the purchase as it seems to be a quality part. Hope to help prevent you from experiencing the issues I came across.
HORRIBLE quality of sound and when the wires moved, I had static or no sound at all. Do not waste your money!
Don't buy it!Save your money. When I bought it I was so excited about my new camera that I decided to buy some accessories for it but this one turn out to be a waste of money. It's very slow, just if you have a couple of pictures in your XD then it will be just Ok.I have to say that I have a great computer (Macbook Pro) and that I'm not the only one having this problems. Just check the comments.Bye
I would advise against buying this case. It does not have any strap system to hold in the dvd player so you can safely watch the unit from inside the case. As others have written, there are no pockets to hold cables and there are only small outside openings - one for the disc holder and another for...? Maybe a plane ticket? For the price - which is not much - you seem to get just a basic black bag. Just not enough to protect the unit and hold the gear that goes with it. There is an earphone jack intended to allow easy access for in-case listening, but this is really a non-needed feature as you have to plug into one of the jacks anyway and you save maybe 2 inches of headphone cable? I'm sending this one back.
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.
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.
Three reasons why I will not touch any Corsair USB memory drive again:1) As the other reviewer pointed out (4 gig) "The wide, thick rubber gasket surround the USB connector limits how far you can insert the connector into even lightly recessed USB receptacles". I thought it was just mine! There is not enough metal exposed so it means the drive frequently disconnects, loosing valuable data in the process and crashing the PC often.2) Right from day one, the drive would show up as a USB Hub (I think it uses this to control 4 chips inside instead of a single chip). But this would at least 50% of the time cause any other device to be inserted into the same USB port on removing the memory drive not to be recognized - only a reboot would fix this. I tried this on many laptops/desktops and got the same results.3) I contacted Corsair who said to ship it back to them even though the local retailer would take it back. Since I was out the country I told them I was uncomfortable posting it internationally (back to them in Fremont, CA) using ordinary post (courier would have been 50% of what I could buy it new for). But they pushed for this without offering to pay for the post so ordinary post it went. They now claim not to have received it and now unlike the other reviewer I do not even have own a $100 paper weight.I'd like to say a lot of other things, but fear that Amazon will not print it, so lets leave it at the simple facts above. I don't think I have been so disgusted at a company of peripherals as much as Corsair. And for Corsair to validate what I have said is true, my RMA Number: R153005
I purchased router at my local Wal-Mart, because I just switched internet providers and my previous provider used a router/modem combo so I was left without means for a wireless connectiong. Before going any further, let me say that I feel that very capable in computers and networking. This was my first time purchasing a wireless router, but I believed Netgear to be a good brand. Let me say the direct connection works fine, but the wireless is where it falters. It is constantly dropping the internet, but it is not a complete drop. It is just enough to disrupt whatever I am currently doing. Be it playing a pc game online with my friends, or downloading an app on my smartphone. I went to install the newest firmware but my password that I setup for the router would not work. I reset the router and received the default login information. Even then the router would still not accept my log in information. This router has been nothing but a inconvenience, since day 1. I thought Netgear was a highly respected company, but I see I was wrong. I will not be purchasing any Netgear products in the future.
this DB8 antenna lasted about two weeks got about 4 channels more than previous antenna, then died won't pull anything in so it lays in the garage collecting dust, don't know what to do with it, won't buy this again
Waste of money! The load time for a single scan takes approximately 2 minutes. Why? I have no idea. The program interface is similar to the old gateway 1995 system and it has a tendency to crash. Not to mention after the 2 minutes of scanning the image may or may not appear on your desktop. - PLEASE LOOK FOR SOMETHING ELSE!
My new garmin took me 6 hours and 5 calls to Garmin to get it to work, finally got it to work on my own. Maps do not come with the GPS, that was a surprise, no maps except major roads.
This product should be removed from Amazon.. It is WAY TOO expensive. It's at least double what it should be... You could buy 2X 200W panels for $600 each and have a much higher quality system. It's a rather obvious con and I would recommend that NO ONE considers buying. Pricing like this will only be detrimental to the green energy movement! Don't support it.
I paid $2.69 for this with free shipping, so it is not worth returning, but it did not work at all with my iPod Touch 4G. I couldn't even get it to stay in any of my outlets without falling out. As far as I'm concerned, it's a piece of junk. Maybe it's not supposed to work with the iPod Touch. It's hard to tell when you read the description.
I forgot my password. They told me I needed to pay to retrieve the password! Never buy a router from Netgear. They have the worst customer service.
The printer arrived in a timely manner but did not work. I have had it with HP printers, only buying Canon's from now on.
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.
I know the quality is related to the price. I don't expect to have a Bose quality with $20 some. But this is a really low quality. I believe it worth $10.
I purchased 2 CS10 cordless headset units for my customer service center. 1 quickly became defective and needed to be replaced. After using the &quot;Quick Fax&quot; service, (you return the defective item and they ship you a replacement) and practically begging to receive the replacement ASAP, a week has rolled by and still no replacement. I called &quot;customer service&quot; and spoke to Andrea, who was cold, impersonal and not knowledgable in her responses to my questions. She explained that &quot;we don't use overnight service.&quot; I mean, you must be kidding! When I asked her for someone who could track my items, she put me on hold, came back, asked me if I'd mind waiting in another queue, so I said ok. I was then transferred to an unidentified mailbox to leave a message. I wonder if any one will ever call me back. Somehow I doubt it. I would have given 0 stars if possible.
The rebel wireless remote is not a good device. I see there are several reviews that praise the device, which I don't understand.The device has a very weak transmitter that only work with line of site.The device does work, but NOT WELL. I like watching people hold the remote and try to fire the camera. It looks something like a conductor, conducting the LA philharmonic in the 1812 overture. It's IR port is like a laser beam. You better point the device RIGHT at the IR port on your camera. Forget taking a photo while standing behind the camera with the remote. If you people already own this device you know what I'm talking about. Very weak sauce. Very cheap device. A corded plug in remote is the only way to go.This is a piece of junk. I hope you believe it, or you will end up buying two remotes. Not to mention that the rebel remote has no features or controls. My corded remote allows me to set any feature on my EOS, as well as intervals, and much more. I use my remote for time lapse photography.
I will never buy another set of these for these few reasons.1. The bass is so high coming from these that you can barely get any clear sound, just a HUGE amount of bass.2. They broke within a week of having them. The left earbud you cant really even hear out of anymore and the right earbud you can still hear but it lost most of its volume so you can barely hear out of it even when the volume is maxed.If you want crappy sound and a HUGE amount of bass because your a bass lover then I guess for the price it sells for its an ok deal. I personally did not like the sound at all and once I got used to the sound after forcing myself to get used to it they ended up breaking within a week or so.
My wife got me a set of these for Christmas, and I can tell you they will be going back to the store. The sound that comes out of these headphones sounds like it's being piped through two tin cans connected with string. I tried classical music, rock, games, messing with the equalizer, but I could not get the sound to come out to my liking. The sound was crisp, but just didn't sound natural at all, no matter how hard I tried.And then there's the comfort. For a set of headphones with the padding large enough to fit around my ears, I expect the padding to be thick enough to keep the main headphone speakers from touching my ears, but that is not the case here.Between the audio quality and the comfort, I couldn't stand to wear these for more than about 10 minutes. For the price, there's got to be a better headset out there.
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.
The case looked nice and distinguished. I was happy as I took it out of the box and mounted my m100...I closed the snap.Then I opened the snap, and it broke. Tore right out.*sigh*Return Authorization, please.
The joint where the plastic head strap meets the earphone is the place most likely to break. You don't need to be an engineer to see this. They did not fortify it at all. my earphone broke off, and you could see the break was a thin 1 in. strip of plastic. Notice it doesn't come with a warranty.
Bought this card for use in a Windows XP Pro 64 bit machine.Everything installs with out any errors.But the device shows up without a driver in the hardware list.
The ipod worked for less then a month than stopped working completely and unusable since, this product is junk and I would not recommend this to anyone!
I bought this for my 60 gig ipod. It worked for about a month, then stopped working for some reason. Also my friend got one for her mini ipod, and it did the same thing. It works really good, then all of a sudden it doesn't work. I would buy this if it always worked, but it doesn't. Beware, don't buy!
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.
Garmin GPS coverDon't make my error and assume this cover will fit the popular Nuvi series-there are none.
I'm not disparaging Nikon here; they make terrific product, but I also think this case is just too small for my Coolpix 4300. It's terrific quality and extremely rugged (love the extra compartmnent for memory cards, too), but the setting and power dials consistently shift when sliding the camera in/out of the case. Rather annoying when trying to take a quick picture as I always have to check my settings first. I returned for a replacement, thinking that perhaps the case was defective, but the others were small as well.
Put me in with the crowd that got terribly constructed earbds. I bought my first pair in Feb, within a month the right earbud had died. I sent it in, got a new pair (at the end of April no less), and now it's the end of May and the left bud in the new pair has died.This is ridiculous.
I give up. My 3rd pair of the exact same buds just died. Sennheiser does a great job of replacing them when they are under warranty (they did this for me twice), but these buds inevitably go bad. I won't buy them again.
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.
it is super wide and it only comes with 2 pieces it may cover like 10 inches of wire. I paid 19.00 dollars for 10 inches of plastic?????
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.
I bought two. On one occasion I was able to download photos to the devices. I have not succeeded again. I am unable to get the software to reliably run and I cannot figure out if it needs some unstated sequence of steps or if the keychain is just an unreliable design that in not seen by the computer's usb port every time. At any rate, they sit on my desk as testament to the fact that I am a sucker. You should not buy one of these unless you intend to lose your keys soon.
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.
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.
Bought several of these and have had problems with 2 of them. Worked for less than a year. Even with no power loss, equipment that is attached to the unit, just shuts down. Maybe the battery has gone bad already? Not really sure, but it doesn't compare to other Backup brands that I have purchased.
OK...so you want to buy headphones that sound good, are not obtrusive and do not require bank financing...This is what I thought I was getting when I purchased this item.What I got was headphone cord sections that seem to be playing tug-o-war with a 10lb weight. The noise cancelling feature may be a good marketing objective, but what it produces it a good bit of white noise that can be more annoying than beneficial. The worst feature of this headphones was alluded above. The noise cancelling battery pack is heavy. Everytime it hangs it feels uncomfortable and puts unecessary strain on the cords.You eventually have headphones that are unusable because the cord mangles, severs...you pick your own verb...the wires within the cords cabling.(...)
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 bought this DVD player in December of 2002 and it started freezing during playback about 2 months ago. I hardly used it for the first 6 months and then when our daughter was old enough to watch some of the videos we have, the player starts to freeze and then skip forward. It's very hard to watch the disappoinentment on your daughter's face as she is entrenched in an Elmo video when it freezes and she stares blankly at the screen and then me. I also agree that that the controls are agonizingly slow. Since this is my first DVD player, I didn't realize that until I saw other players. I was going to replace with a Sony, then I started reading some of Sony's reviews and they have similar problems with the playback freezing. Bottomline, don't spend more than $80 on a DVD player, because it will probably be dead shortly after the warranty expires.
My linksys EZXS55W recently starts to need a reset every 7 to 10 days. After reset, it works for about another 7 to 10 days. Then, all lights on the switch ports start to flicker every 10 seconds again. My computers report that ethernet links are down.The hold time of Linksys tech support and RMA is routinely over 25 minutes and it keeps asking you: "If you wish to leave a message so that we could call you back, please press 1". Even when someone at tech support answered your call after that long wait, the person asked for your phone number and name so that someone could call you back! He even said he cannot gurantee the time frame when the technician could call back, but he expected that to be within a day or so. Linksys doesn't have a toll free RMA number either. So, if you call multiple times, it could cost a few bucks for the long distance.Linksys did send me a new switch after I sent in the failed one after getting an RMA after a 1 hour 15 minutes hold time on tech support line. Their customer services department definitely needs some improvement.
This drive failed after 5 month of usage. The disk was very fast connected to my Dual G5 via Firewire 800.Personaly i dont like Raids anymore, they are more insecure.Get something good as Seagate or a External eSata drive.
it does work on my friend's cable modem, but not my SBC yahoo. I spent more than 1 week and called their supports, wait like 30 minutes, still can't run through my DSL modem after several phone calls. I returned it back and bought a Belkin wireless router. Setup just under 10 minutes and work quite well.
I recieved this camcorder for Christmas from my parents. I was so excited! I ripped open the box and skimmed through the manual, and was off to shoot. I shot in "easy mode" for a while. This was in the day. That night, I hooked it up to our TV to playback. The...Worst...Picture...Ever. It was so grainy you could barely tell what anything was. I didn't blame it on the camcorder. I thought a had maybe started with a bad tape. I got out another tape. Still horrible. At that point my parents too were dissapointed. I called Canon."Yes, hello, I have a Canon ZR600 camcorder. The picture quality is horrible. What should I do? It's so grainy you can barely see ANYTHING.""Um, ok. What model was that?""The ZR600.""...Oh yes, that's one of our lower-end. That's probably the best it can display.""Really? It's extremely bad""Well, you can return to the store you bought it at if you think it's defective.""Ok."That tech support was horrible. I still believe I have a defective product. Luckily I'm sending it back. I think I'm going to try an Elura 100. My parents say as long as I pay the difference. Ugh, never buy this. HORRIBLE. However, it was easy to use. 3/10
Any computer hardware is useless without the proper drivers to power them and this pice of hardware is incompatible with Vista.The incoherent manual is well documented by other users, so no further comment is needed.The card did work well enough intitally, before crashing my system.
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'm actually a big fan of V-Moda products; of all the under $30 headphones these are my favorites. But after having 3-4 pair of these I can't recommend them anymore. They sound great, but after a couple weeks something breaks where the cable meets the audio jack and the headphone will stop working. This has happen with every V-moda headphone of this type that I've bought. It's just crappy construction/design. They changed the jack for the newer models, and it's work great on those. But I'd stay away from this model unless you want to replace it in 2 months.
This monitor has great color, and is very easy on the eyes. It's a beautiful screen, and I would give it 5 stars, except for one glaring issue. Around the edges of the screen, about 1" wide, everything is tinted pink. Perhaps not a huge deal for most users, but I do a great bit of graphic design work, and find it incredibly distracting.
I have a VLNZ100 Digital viewcam. I lost my accesories. Included my cables and my battery. Can some one help me to locate a battery and cables part number. Thank You
Contrary to all advertising claims, included in the box are two poorly-translated-into-English notices. The first advises that Windows98 is no longer supported. I'm fine with that. The second advises that Windows XP is no longer supported either!Diabolically, also included are two installation CDs, one with software drivers for Vista, and the other with drivers for various other operating systems, including XP. My computer is a Dell 2400 desktop running XP-SP2 with automatic updates from Microsoft, so I decided to give it a try.As soon as the XP driver is loaded from the CD, XP crashes with a fatal error text message on a blue screen background, warning that the installed driver or program is not copmatible and "Windows had to shutdown to protect your computer". A Windows restart only results in the identical crash as soon as the driver loads. I had to start in Safe-mode and run a system restore to a day earlier before the computer could be used again.Samsung should at least warn folks before purchase that Vista is required for Windows PC users. I had to return this printer without ever being able to evaluate how well it prints.
The belt on the turntable had to be installed, but it still did not work. The motor was not operational. The manufacturer offered to have it picked up. They have but I have yet to receive it back. Hopefully it will work then.........
I bought this joy stick to use with X-Plane on my macbook pro. There is nothing in the box that talks about mac although on the outside of the box it say mac. The included software is for windows only. Logitech web site says they do not support mac but this item works with the mac. There are no instructions in the box or on the web site for the mac other than to say something like plug and play. For someone (like me) that is not familiar with gaming and joy sticks this product is lacking and appears to be junk. I see that another reviewer is using it on a mac without problems so I guess it will work.
I have a PC with Vista, and it's already inconvenient that you've got to reformat the drive for a whole day--but then there's a whole slew of other issues that quickly arise. After connecting the UltraMax to my PC, a "generic USB hub" driver installed itself on my computer. Next, I turned to the reformatting instructions on the CD, replicated on the Iomega website, but they were clearly written for Windows 2000 and XP (not at all useful for Vista). Finally I looked to Iomega's customer support, which was uninformed and inattentive. They actually made several suggestions that simple Google searches proved incorrect.More on Iomega Customer Support: the live-chat-support paired me with an Iomega technician who would disappear for 5 minutes at a time, periodically returning with the wrong answers. The support forum is littered with horror stories of drive failures that got a string of generic diversion-type responses from Iomaga that went something like this, "is the power cable plugged in?," "you'll just have to live with it.," "cross your fingers.," or "contact Apple/Microsoft/(anyone else we can divert their customers to)." To top it off, Iomega charges something like $25 per call, and even charge people for email responses.After my new drive finished it's day-long reformatting, I've discovered the USB2.0 data transfer speed tops out at a whopping... 4.5 mb/s. Not sure why it's so slow, but I'm confident that an accurate explanation will not ooze out of the Iomega support unit.Bottom line: Iomega is clearly sloppy business that tries to nickel-n-dime its customers to maintain struggling revenue; it pawns pretty drives prone to failure; and it leaves customers in the dust with careless technicians and per-communication charges. I already lament my week-old decision to buy this drive.
They keyed versions can be unlocked within seconds with a hollowed out pen.
After learning many opinions on this player, several of which were negative, I decided that I would go ahead and give this product a chance anyway. BIG MISTAKE! Basically, it flat out didn't work. From the very moment I tried it (and with various types of CD's) it would start up and leave a message on the LCD saying &quot;no disc.&quot; It was highly frusterating and even the technical support line way inadequate at best. Generally speaking, I like Memorex products. However, this one could be used only as little more than an overpriced jewel case. Even my off-brand cheap one is more reliable.
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.
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.
This is the worst dvd case I've ever bought. The second month I had the product the zipper ripped and now it won't zip. My boyfriend, the McGuyver that he is, tried to fix it but glueing the fabric part of the zipper together, but now it's connected but won't zip! Plus, the sleeves won't stay in the case.In summation nothing in this case works. The whole point of it is to hold and carry my dvds efficiently, but in the end it causes more work.
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!
The photo is not representative of what arrived. The adapter shipped was not one with a collapsable plug, but a cheaper quality knock off. It works!, but not what was expected.
Where should I start? To many design flaws.1- Not suitable for office use since people around you can be disturbed. Yes, loud.2- The jack plugging into the audio port is too big, so I don't expect it to last. Very likely the cleaning person (or you) will hit it by accident and bend it. It happened to my co-worker sitting next to me, so it's not rare at all.3- MAJOR FLAW - the FM transmitter turns itself off if it detects that there's no music playing for 10min or so. After that, if the music is back on, it's not automatically on, and I had to unplug and re-plug the audio jack from my computer computer to turn it back on (!!!!). Even when the music is on for 30min, the FM transmitter malfunctions and turns itself off; as a result, all you hear in the headset is static, and the static is extremely loud like a radio that you can hear it from 200ft away (!!!!)
I'm ticked...the product lists the iPhone 3G and 3GS as compatible...and it does work with it...but the iPhone doesn't fit into the well, so it's loose; and thus if you were to, say...take this to the beach, or walk with it, your iPhone will probably fall out. How would you feel about that?It's just not cool, you know?So, there ya go. It works, but it doesn't fit.Good luck with that. Mine's going back.
I was hesitating whether I should be giving one or two stars. I chose one, because I failed to actually pick up a single good feature in these headphones.First, the noise cancelation, which most likely is the main feature of these headphones. It is poor. The open-air design does let too much ambient noise in, and the noise canceling mechanism is not effective enough in decreasing it to a bearable level. It does attenuate the ambient noise, yes; but don't even dream of using the noise canceling to block out anything else than the sound of low, humming sounds or motor noises. It won't help too much with music, speech, or high-pitched noise.In addition, the noise canceling feature adds a considerable amount of hissing. So much in fact, that listening to music in a silent environment with these headphones is almost equal to listening to music on normal headphones on a bus or local train. If you are listening to something else than death metal or trance, or you are using the headphones anywhere else than on a plane (which has a very high ambient noise level), you will notice the hissing.Aiwa's distributor was contacted about this issue and they admitted that this is a known feature of the product.The construction of the phones is flimsy. When putting them on, I was constantly afraid that I would snap the plastic. There is no metal to back up the plastic. The folding design of these phones is average, but at the same time, it does not feel too solid.The size of the headphones was too small for my head. They squeezed my ears so much that it almost hurt.All in all, not recommended. I brought the phones back to where I bought them.If you are looking for noise-cancelling headphones, be sure to try them out in a store before buying, or make sure you have a money-back guarantee.
An inferior product, period. Cheap pastic flip-lid that is loose, about 1" play after only 1 day of use. The LED's that supposedly find your hotspots don't. They flash real neat like, but display no meaningful information. Just all flash together. The software clobbered my wire-line conneciton on XP.The unit did manage to find some rogue access points here and there, but there were no diagnostics like encryption type used, etc. When I managed to get it connected to an AP sitting right next to me, it gave moderate performance.It's going back. Looked good on paper...
Setup was easy. Phones and fax machine continued to work just fine. But computer-generated calls still went through. We gave it a good try for about three weeks and then just sent it back. I read now that they say it is incompatible with Siemens phones. We have some siemens phones but also a fax machine and a non-siemens phone. The zapper was not attached to the siemens phone. I really can't see how it would interfere with it anyway. it generated the tone it said it would but the computer calls went through without a hitch. I really wished it worked, we are back to handing the phone to our young child who loves to talk when telemarketers call. That has gotten us off at least a few lists!
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.
GARBAGE... and less than one year old.After owning a Toshiba Satellite for less than 10 months, I have had to send it for repair 2 times. First time: computer would shut off mid-operation due to a defective circuit board. Second time: computer won't boot... get's halfway there (hard drive spins) but it won't come on. No diagnosis yet.I have never experienced any problems with the Dell, Gateway, and IBM laptops I have owned in the past. Yet this Toshiba has been nothing but a headache.Spoke to their customer care, with absolutely no satisfaction. If you plan on purchasing a reliable laptop, stay far away from Toshiba. If you decide to take your chances, take out the extra repair coverage. I wish I had never purchased mine.
Their return policy is terrible. They wanted a 40% return charge on their product. When I e-mailed this company they did not reply until I got Amazon involved. I did not get satisfaction from Amazon or this company. I was told the value of the item had dropped after the holidays and not as popular therefore they could not sell it for more than $75.00 (I paid $150.00) so how reputable is a company like this that takes advantage of customers going thru Amazon. I don't know how Amazon allows such companies to use there customers. Don't deal with these people, they are crooks.
The headband (it is adjustable) cracked and one of the volume controls became noisy. The sound is good and it's very comfortable.
Fell apart upon wire insertion. what else to say. other belkin products usually higher quality. no name chinese imports are catching up very fast
Not happy at all with this product, I expected more from CISCO. It is not possible to use this camera for outside viewing unless it is in low light conditions. The motion detection is very unreliable, works maybe 50% of the time. The camera runs extremely warm (no ventilation) and needs bounced often. It is on its way back to Amazon soon. This camera is not ready for the market, I rate it a do not buy!
3 days and it quit working !!! My Jam cast lasted 3 months. Both Cheaply made, I would not buy this brand again. I haven't found anything suitable FM listening. I guess I'll Keep looking !!!
There are some great long reviews here but let me get to the point:The Kodak software you get for the Mac DOES NOT directly connect via wireless to the "wireless" frame.IMHO - this is NOT a Mac compatible product.
I wish I were able to post a video review -- that way you could hear the HORRIBLE sound leakage on these things. I'm sure someone will take care of that for me, however. Just watch for it on this site.BESIDES that, the bass is non-existent, and the maximum volume is not-so-maximum. It's kind of like something you'd buy at Dollar Tree...truly a joke. Whoever had good things to say about these ATs is either easily impressed (that can't be right -- those odds are too slim) or the Audio Technicas are put together in VERY inconsistent manners (much more like it). Don't take the chance.Now off to spend more time and money deciding whether to go with Beats or Bose. Wish me luck.
I have never been so frustrated with a product. After hours of trying to make it work with Vista I finally gave up and went to another computer that had XP. With XP there is no need to install the software since Windows recognizes it and installs the driver and since you can use free Microsoft Movie Maker. Videos were excellent quality. Audio was synchronized.AdsTech should be much more clear that it does not work on VISTA. Their website still advertises that it works on Vista when it clearly does not.
I tried using This by reversing cords for iPod and still did not work.I saw nothing but a blank screen.
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.
Well yesterday I bought one, Installed easy enough, usb conn3ection software installed easy enough, but the stick had a click sound in the pitch control, I didn't think anything about it until today when the stick came off the base in my hand, I didn't pull back too hard, it just snapped off. other that the fact its a total piece of junk its fine all 12 buttons work like they should. But the quality is no where near as good as my old M/S Sidewinder which is hooked back up now. I just hope Best Buy takes it back.
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!
Based on the product description that listed the frequency response of this driver at 100 - 20000 Hertz, I bought two of these drivers. I built little cabinets for them and tried them out on my home theater receiver. It sounded rather mediocre, so I got suspicious and did a little research. The actual frequency response of these drivers as listed in Parts Expresses' catalog is 63 - 12000 Hertz. The price is right but be aware that the product description is erroneous before purchasing.
There are many people like me who were screwed by this router. When I bought it, installation was not hard, and the signal was ok. But it kept dropping my ftp and ssh connections. Then they published the upgrade version of the firmware, I then upgraded. This time, it is even worse, it continues the have the old problem, and it now goes dead every 30 minutes, you have to unplug the power to restart it before you can use the router again. It happens not only to wireless connections, it happens to the wired connections. I tried different wireless cards, it seems only netgear's own wireless card works ok. The customer support people were not responsive, and they are totally useless, if you receive their mail, they just ask you to upgrade firmware. I found a website with a forum, there were so many people having the similar problems, some solutions are provided, but none of them works for everyone. Eventually, I downgraded the firmware, and decided to suffer only from ftp connection loss rather than having to cold boot the router.Don't buy it if you don't have their wireless card.
DVD player stopped working after 6 months of fairly light use. Cleaning disk didn't help.
Like other users have experienced, this unit is no longer functional after 18 months. The wired base is still working but the wireless range extender no longer fires up all 3 led lights. Poor product Netgear!
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.
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 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.
Today I purchased a 40 GB "Flash-Hd to Go" and have spent the last 3 hours attempting to: 1. load the software (totally un-intuitive experience) ultimately without success; 2. after multiple trial and error attemts, transfer pictures from a 512 MG Fuji Film chip, again without ANY help from the 4 page so-called Users Guide, which transer according to the, again, un intuitive, device screen apppears to have occurred; and 3. transfer the pictures to my Windows XP Professional 240 GB computer, with NO success and NO help from either the laughably inadequate 'Users Guide" or the manufacturers web page. It has been a frustrating and exasperating experience that I would not wish on any enemy, much less a friend. It goes back to the vendor tomorrow for a full refund.This manufacturer should go out of business, and fast, if its so called Users Guide and Web Page Support are an indication of how it advises its customers on product installation and use!Good Riddance! An afternoon wasted!
These people are charging an additional $4.00+ dollars for a "E-Mail" pin number and calling it a shipping charge. The terrible thing about this is that you have to go all the way to check out to find this out, have to fill out all the information, credit cards and shipping address. Hey Amazon, this is a rip off. The real cost of this card is over $10.00 because they pocket the "shipping charge."
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
These are branded as "data" CD's, but they are completely useless for backups and data storage. The data CD's that actually appeared to burn successfully (only after I lost 25% of the blanks due to an I/O error I've never had with any other brand) aren't even readable by any machine I've tried them on. Do not rely on these for data storage - the files will appear to be intact, but the data will be garbage.
I ordered 7 of these to be used in my classroom so my students could enjoy listening to books on CD during our literacy period. One of them never even worked but by the time I got to put them into use the experation to return them was up. Two of them the lids have broken off..making use difficult. The price was right but the quality was wrong.
This is the case listed as an accessory for the Olympus C-720. However, the camera does fit in this case.
neither the card, the box it came in, nor anything on the driver install software gave any indication of which driver to choose. I chose the wrong one!. then, in spite of removing the incorrect driver, the software would not let me choose another one. the company website is in Romania! It offered absolutely NO SUPPORT! Useless!! I bundled the thing up and will send it back.
This lasted a little over a year before the imaging unit went bad and it wouldn't print clearly in black. Naturally, since the warranty was 12 months. A new imaging unit cost me $100, which I figured was cheaper than buying a whole new printer, so it's back up and running fine now. I've not experienced any of the paper jams that are frequently mentioned in other reviews, but there are better printers on the market. Don't get taken in by the low price. Add $100 to whatever price you see listed.
the garmin e-trex legend is a waste of time and a money pit, First the provided CD "software" is out of date and useless and this was confirmed by tHier own "tech support", I hung up on two of them as they would not shut up and let me ask a question. the third one admitted that the software, ; trip and waypoint manager, aka ; MAPSOURCE, will not allow you to upload a map at all, was designed in 2007 before the legend ws and is not compatable, He guided me to the free downloads on web site and loaded "new" programs, and the MAP INSTALL program,, the map it comes with is not uploadable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you musy buy every map you want for streets, the only maps in the gps show MAJOR HIGHWAYS, you must buy any other map to show roads other than I-75 I-90, its going back to the store TODAY!!!!!!!!!!! i BOUGHT IT AS IT HAD EXPANDABLE MEMORY TO ADD YOUR OWN MAPS, nO YOU CAN ADD THIER MAPS AFTER YOU SPEND MORE MONEY AND DEAL WITH VERY UNFRIENDLY SOFTWARE ISSUES, PS; IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS VISTA 7, THE PROGRAM WILL NOT WORK EITHER.... BEWARE.
I bought this to listen to books on trips. I found that while the sound quality was good, the set up was not easy. The description sounds pretty simple: "set the transmitter & a stereo to the same fm frequency". Problem is there are only 5 or 6 frequencies that it works on. Also, they don't tell you is that in order to set the frequency, you have 3 LITTLE switches on the side. You need the little paper "manual" to tell you which switch goes where (up/down) to set it to a specific radio station. Of the frequency choices, there was only 1 that didn't have a station on it. Then as I traveled, I would lose that frequency and have to stop and reprogram the unit.Listening to spoken word the sound is good, I have not used it for music so can't say how the sound quality is.Would I buy it again? Probably not, just because of the hassle of programming it. Was it worth what I paid? I don't think so.
I purchased this to go on a small TV at home. This item picked up only one channel more than the built in antenna. The extendability of unit is flimsy and will not stay in place. They fall down constantly to the sides. Spend the extra couple dollars and find something of better quality. I regret this purchase.
The screen is not visible in sunlight and there isn't a viewfinder so taking outdoor pictures is guess work at best. I would not recommend this camera for the outdoor enthusist or frequent traveler.
Buy these if you never want to where them. They hurt. Get the previous version, more comfortable MDRG56V model while sellers still have them.
The initial itrip I received lasted only a few weeks before it simply stopped working. I could not think of any reason that it stopped working, it wasn't mishandled, dropped, or anything that would physically harm it. I sent it back for a replacement, which lasted a few months before the same thing happened. While it was working I was satisfied with it's performance (considering the price tag), but I didn't expect it to be a disposable item.
I ordered this DVD on January 14 - The order was not entered until January 18th! And, I was not notified of any order until January 19th. I am told, I cannot expect delivery until NEXT WEEK! Totally unacceptable! Do not use this company.
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.
As an experienced former slr user I am very disappointed. This is a good camera with great features but the lens quality of the 28-90mm in the kit does not produce very sharp pictures. After shooting two rolls of film it became very clear that my old Fuji point and shoot was producing better quality pictures. Also, the built-in flash is a bit on the weak side. Flash coverage was not as good as my point and shoot camera. This is a big disappointment from Canon. Consider buying the camera body only and finding a higher quality lens to purchase separately.
I have 2 computersI lost all my music from my Ipod for Good.Let me Teach u why.Hooking your Ipod up to a nother computer may cause Ipod to erase all music because,,,,, u have to start over on a new library computer ,,,,, why because that computer dosen have eny saved music. Hook your Ipod up to that other computer its updates everthing and u looooooooose all your music,,,,,,,,FOR Good,,,,,,,,,,, if your computer Crashes and loose every thing, Im sarry theres not eny way to get it back, and it gone FOr good........ u might get a virus on you pc and wipe your whole PC out and, U have to start allllll over again,,,,,, Ipods still arent perfect yettttt
Bill is very boring typically talks about business tips you already know. The show was much better, you should buy that. Kwame is much smater and deserved the job. I can tell that this book is another promotional tool. Don't waste even a cent on this book.
the items did not work at all. the drivers can not be installed. I have returned both items to amazon. too bad!
If you're a fellow Apple-loather and looking for a viable alternative...this, sadly, is not it. The software is the first problem. It crashes frequently and sometimes fails to rip the last song on the CD for no discernable reason. It often fails to convert video files to a format it can understand. Every time you attempt to synch it will try to install Microsoft Outlook on your PC. Simply plugging your Zen into the PC will result in the Zen searching folders for any multimedia it finds and adding it to your player.The player itself has a battery life that decreases noticeably with time. Recharging the player is also a pain since Creative requires you to plug a special widget into the device before it will accept a USB cable. Unless you carry the widget around with you, you're out of luck when you're out of power.The unit also crashes too frequently for comfort, either by freezing up (which necessitates finding a paper clip and using the reset hole at the bottom of the unit) or by simply going black. In either case, the player then "rebuilds" itself which takes perhaps 20-30 minutes. The interface responds erratically to finger input, and I often find myself being asked to rate songs when all I wanted to do was go back to the previous screen. The "random selection" function is also far less random than one would expect.I'm already out of space on my Zen and will not be buying another one.
I would have given this TV 4 stars until a few days ago, when the DVD player failed, 10 months after purchase. Sharp will pay for replacement parts but I will have to pay for labor -- basically a blank check. It is really rare to find an electronic product nowadays that fails so quickly, and consumer magazines always say to reject extended warranties. I thought I could rely on that famous Japanese quality but now that everything is made in China, I guess not. I think all-in-ones are great space savers and clutter avoiders, but if you get one you sort of have to live in fear of taking the entire thing in for one component failure, and that is what has now happened.I agree with everyone who said the delay between switching channels is annoying. Also, sometimes when switching channels the TV goes completely black, and I have to turn it off and turn it on again. These are not HUGE problems but over time they do make the TV less fun to have around.
You can find a much better quality wireless for $40 at Fry's electronics!!!Spread the word!
the chipset in this card is 3 years old, It will not run any of the newest computer games even on the lowest settings. For 45 bucks you could probably buy an old GeforceMX or a Radeon 7000, or pay a little more for a 7500. This is not worth it at all
This camera is ok, but not worth it. 1st off 10 mega pixles is useless unless you're printing posters, so don't buy into that hype. The camera takes forever to cycle so you wind up missing shots. The night shooting isn't that great, and quite grainy. It is compact and the best shot function is neat but useless in my book, particularly b/c in night shot mode, all my shots were either dark, blurry, or grainy...so it didn't make much of a difference. I just felt that the shots (the good ones) just weren't sharp enough so that's why I'm returning it. Additionally, the buttons aren't ergonomically placed...my fingers keep fumbling over them and it's heard to zoom in and out at times. One positive note is that the movie camera mode is very good.
Our error was, at base, our shortsightedness. How could we--mere mortals that we are--have seen the rift we created. We have shattered the universe and the effects of our error are even now rocketing through time. It seemed such a simple and elegant solution--to replace the Large Hadron Collider with just three of these cables linked in a circle. Admittedly, it was slightly more expensive, but the potential power of the device was such that our governments were willing to fund us fully. The failure of the LHC to generate the Higgs Boson was our justification--after the autumn accident, we weren't willing to take those sorts of chances. Even those who warned us of the power of the device, and the suspicions that had been raised about the Higgs Boson couldn't deter us. We should have known--nature abhors the so-called "god particle", and did everything it can to make its existence impossible--but the robust potency of the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable was too much even for the universe--all of reality--to stop.We succeeded. God have mercy upon our souls, but we succeeded. A veritable slurry of Higgs Bosons crashed forth. The slurry overcame my research assistant, and with a crackling energy began to rip the very fabric of space and time. And now, now you are just on the edge of our curse. Paying not for the sins of your fathers, but for the sins of your sons. How could you have known...how could we have known? I am so sorry, and I can only hope that you might forgive us for what we have done to you. It's only a matter of time now--the slurry is expanding relentlessly. No shielding can hold it back--may god have mercy upon our poor, accursed souls...
recieved my battery very promptly it worked for a week then started to get weaker and weaker now it lasts 5 mins.i have had it for 2 weeks and it now dont work.i reccomend a genuine ibm replacement its worth the extra cash.im very unhappy with this product
I bought this drive in February of this year and within 60 days, it was whirring and running slowly. Now it's messing up daily in one way or another.Seagate's "five year warranty" means they'll replace your drive with a refurbished drive, and I figure if a new one was no good, a refurbished one won't be any better. They suggested I return it to the store to see if maybe the store would replace it with a new one (which they wouldn't). I have no choice but to replace my brand new hard drive with a refurbished one.
I bought this camera in April and by the end of July it was useless due to a cracked LCD screen. Constantly kept in a case, always attached to wrist while in use, and never dropped. There was no apparent damage to the external portion of the screen. I returned it to Canon for repair and they declared the damage my fault (impact/pressure) and want to charge me $100 to fix. It was a great camera while it lasted but way too fragile.
Not really sure what happened. Stopped working. Amazon took it back. Great service there. Seems to have problems. Replaced with another brand.
Tons of RF interference. Recommend not using these unless you are far away from cell phones and WiFi devices.
I loved these earbuds for 5 weeks, right up until they stopped working. The wires to the iPod (the stationary wires, not the ones that wind up) disconnected or broke inside the retractable casing. For a while it worked if I taped the cord so it pushed the wires into the case. But quickly stopped working altogether.Too bad, they're comfortable, the sound is fine (great on the bus), and the retraction works good.
I am not a distinguished listener, but I do own some quality gear. These are total mud. The mids and lows are completely washed out; they seem that they are trying to be "boomy". As another reviewer mentioned, there's nothing regarding the frequency response in the documentation, a small warning flag. I wanted some cheap speakers for my desk without taking up a lot of room, and from a physical perspective, these are great. But the sound they produce is just garbage, unfortunately. My 1998 Yamaha MST-15 computer speakers sound better.Note that I bought these for casual music listening. They are probably fine for games, where the music is secondary to the sound effects.
This is a software-controlled device, does not have any method to switch manually (as you might expect,) and does not come with any cables.The problem is that the device simply doesn't work: I have tried belkin's software, on both windows xp sp2, and mac os x 10.4. The device does not switch between port one and two--ever, it is stuck on port one.Save your money and buy something else, this is a bad deal.
This router has been nothing but frustration; I bought it because I thought the idea of two computers sharing a printer through one router was a great idea; and it is....a great idea that is. I have to reboot the router at least once a week, frequently not having access to the internet and/or printer. Frequently I get LAN errors; when I bypass the router everything works great. The reset button doesn't do anything that I am aware of; I mistakenly threw out the box so I think I am stuck with it.When this router is working, everything is great; but when it isn't you can count on spending at least an hour getting everything set up again.I am very disappointed; this is my first router/print server combo and I had high hopes of smooth sailing.
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.
The Nanotune is awesome and I loved that I could take it everywhere, but it died after the second week of having it. I have exchanged it once before since it died a week after, now it died again. I wish I can find the manual to get my money back. It won't last if you buy it. Get some thing that holds it in place. The velcro that came with it slipped right off and it kept falling all over my car when I slowly went over a speed bump. Do not buy!
Prior to purchasing, I had read glowing reviews regarding the speed and value. I also happened to see a couple users that warned about corrupted data. Due to the attractive price, I bought two of these cards. After using them, both reviews are correct. The cards are very fast AND prone to corruption (at least one of the cards that I have).After shooting over 100 pics one day on vacation in Maui, the data became corrupted and could not access any of the images through the camera or computer. Fortunately I had some data rescue software (RescuePro, rec'd free with a SanDisk III Extreme card) that was able to retrieve all but one image but what a headache (and anxiety!).As attractive as the price is, I will not buy it again. Even if another card may cost a few dollars more...it is worth it. If you persist in buying this card, then invest in some good data recovery software because you will likely be using it.
The idea behind this product is great: create four USB ports in the place of a single port and make the package small enough to be inconspicuous and eminently portable. IOGEAR did a fine job with the latter; this hub certainly is small and easy to carry about. Unfortunately, where the product falls short -- way short, I'm afraid -- is in its dependability.It so happens I have four USB devices I've tried to use with the Microhub: an external hard drive, a printer, a wireless mouse (the receiver plugs into a USB port) and an iPod. For each of these devices, the Microhub either caused the device to work improperly or flat out failed to recognize it.Using the mouse was an exercise in futility. The mouse tracked poorly and the Microhub would execute phantom click actions without me even touching a mouse button. That's pretty frustrating when you're trying to close a window and instead the document starts scolling down.As for the iPod, external hard drive and printer, they were as good as gone. Microhub didn't recognize a single one of these devices, causing me to ask "What's the point?" I've got four devices and four USB hubs, and only one of them works (and erratically at that). I'm actually better off *without* the hub. At least that way I can use my mouse without wondering when it will decide on its own to open a context menu, slide down to the bottom of the screen or simply freeze in place.To add insult to injury, this so-called convenient piece of hardware heats up like an iron. When I'm off to take my laptop with me somewhere, am I going to put this lava chip in my pocket? Try again. The only reason I haven't thrown it out yet is because I'm soaking it in a tub of ice water so it doesn't smolder in my trash basket.My suggestion is for you to save your pennies for something more useful like, say, a pair of sole-less shoes.
The Sirius have problem,navigation have a problem and don't have update map,is descontinued product.I bought and had a Clarion NICE about 2 years and a half ago, at an authorized retailer, and for the first few months it worked well. I had the MP3 output hardwired into my AUX port on my car stereo and it works great. I bought this device because of the screen size and its integrated MP3 capabilities.The start up is easy enough. Typical for most Nav systems, you have to tap on the "Accept" button to get the Nav to work. The system takes a few seconds to bring up your last known location and then begins to search for satellites. You can choose to bypass the Nav system by pushing the "Music" button on the lower portion of the unit and a player will appear. The MP3 player is pretty straight forward and easy to use.I don't utilize the video inputs or the Sirius Radio portion. I received a free 30 day trial for Sirius when I purchased the unit, but I let it expire since it was not a necessity for me. However during the 30 day trial period the Sirius Radio worked as promised.To review:I bought this system because:1) Big Screen for the Nav2) MP3 integration into my stereo3) NavigationThese will probably be the same reasons any consumer would look at this device and in the showroom it all worked as I wanted it to.Then I got it home.Having owned this very pricey system for a year and a half, here is my opinion.The navigation system is horrid. At freeway speeds it lags and is inaccurate with directions. I can't count the number of times it has recalculated my route after making a turn it told me to make, started yelling at me to make a "U-Turn", only to have it recalculate again in 10 seconds, once it caught up with itself and realized I was in the right place. Another down side to this Nav system is the total lack of options for Navigation. Almost all of the other units I have used since have the ability to stay off toll roads, quickest time vs. shortest route (programming in average speeds for street type), or even surface streets only. You just get what it gives.The MP3 player does not have a well thought out user interface considering it will be used while driving. After many attempts to customized folders and create individual play lists (per the manual), I have been relegated to just leaving it on random play and pushing the next song button on the screen.The touch screen is not very sensitive to my finger/stylus/pen/ or any other item. I average 2 or 3 touches to get the system to recognize that I touched it. I wonder how it would respond to a baseball bat tapping the screen? The sound quality is fine, but getting the song I want is too much work. There is not an intuitive search mechanism. Just keep pressing next, next, next, next until you get to the song you want to hear.All in all it was a huge investment for a Navigation system that doesn't have updated maps, an MP3 player with a mind of its own, and a catalog of POI that will really challenge you.
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.
We have a new, fairly standard stereo system that is less than 6 mo old and these speakers were not compatible - it was going to require purchase of a $50 cable adapter to make them work. Before you buy them make sure your system is compatible.
For the size and power level, these speakers sound quite nice. But it seems as though they are not properly shielded. They produce a constant soft 60 Hz buzz that is rather annoying in a quiet environment. When my new speakers arrived I thought they were defective and exchanged them for another pair. But alas, the defect seems to be in design rather than manufacture since the replacement pair buzzes as well. If I were in an environment with some ambient noise, like an office, I might not be bothered. But in my quiet home study the buzz is quite irritating.
bought this cord concealer for my office to hide 2 wires. doesn't stay flat, double sided tape doesnt hold well to carpet
Things you find out once you can't make something work and then read the manual...1. There is no native 720p. It downscans it to 480p.2. The PIP, auto-off on no-signal, and double-display and still-screen functions only operate on tuner input and Svideo. If you use the progressive inputs NONE of those functions will work.3. The TV powers on in tuner mode (not in &quot;last source used&quot; mode). It takes 8.5 seconds (timed by my Pronto) from hitting the power button before you can switch it to any alternate input source (Svid, RCA, Component...)4. The sound output (monitor outs) do NOT work when the component video inputs are selected. In other words, if you use Svid to feed the sources, you can use the TV to feed audio as one source to your audio system. If you use Component, you have to individually feed the audio directly into your audio system and separately switch them.Mine was ordered 3/22, given to shipper 3/23, delivered4/7 (yes, it took over two weeks), and the shipper triedto do a curbside delivery untilI &quot;explained&quot; that they could either do the white glovedelivery that was called for and paid for, or they couldtake it back.It's a good interim until plasma HDs come down in price,but if you're looking for a long term HDtv, you may wantto wait for true 720p, 1080p, monitor-out on all sources,powerup with previous source selected, multiple savedconvergence settings (standing, sitting, couch-right,couch-left, etc.)E
I bought this bag after seeing the illustrations, and it looked like it can fit a digital SLR and 3 lenses, The fact is it does, but really really tight, you need an extra effort to make them fit in it. I have a Conon EOS 20D and 3 lenses, 18-55, 28-135 and a 70-300. They all fit but i can feel the camera telling my "this is too tight". Consider buying a larger model.
The right side head phone did not work since I opened the package.Another piece of junk from China produced for Philips! Now I am stuck with a product which I can't use and now I am figuring out how to get a replacement from Amazon as I was gone out of the country for 30 days. With this product I bought a Sennheiser ( again Made in China) and it works good. German quality better than Dutch. Avoid Philips product at all costs
I bought this expecting to use it outdoors. However, I couldn't find a way to run a coax cable to it without having a window slightly open (noise and temperature concerns), or without doing something permanent (not an option for me because I rent). Instead I tried to use this indoors.Really this needs to be mounted to a pole, otherwise there is no way to have this stable; I could not find a way to anchor it to a wall. You also can not have anything touch the wire mesh without distorting your image.
Piece.of.crap.The box was "new" but already opened upon arrival, after it was packaged with little care (almost no padding.) I plugged it into my Toshiba with windows7. I tried using it with windows media center, but there was video with no sound coming through. I thought maybe it would work better with the provided software. That didn't work at all. So I packaged it all up in the the original condition, sent it back to New Jersey, filed for a refund, and didn't get a sufficient refund. We had spent over $18 on the product, then over $7 to ship it back. What did we get for a refund? $6. No freaking way. So we called amazon, and they got us an additional $6. Still very displeased with the whole situation. Giving the product a bad rating, as well as the seller, for not providing sufficient compatibility information or refunds. booooooooo.
I like the sound from these speakers - but they keep turning off in the middle of some of my music that features quiet passages. It is very frustrating because the speakers will not stay on during some of the music I want to play for meditation. I would not buy these again, even though the sound is good and they fit great on my desk top, because speakers that won't stay on are a problem.
This item is not as pictured. It is not a small usb dongle but a giant RF transmitter.
I absolutely loved my Palm, when it is alive. For a working mother of 3 it's perfect, except I've been through 3 in about 4 years and that's just not reasonable. I can keep my address book, key information and most importantly the family calendar in my purse and on the family PC. I love the price for what it does... if it lasted but I'm not willing to buy a new one every other year because Palm does not want to put in a replaceable battery! I'm living without it now. We still use the calendar and contacts on the PC and if they ever make the battery replaceable I'll buy another but as it is it's too expensive for the value it adds.
Im a college student and after 3 years of using this computer i can tell you that the casing is horribly designed. the air intake is on the bottom of the machine, meaning the machine will over heat if you use it on a soft surface. Oh and the machine over heats to begin with. The storage capacity is non-existent if you have any amount of music or videos. this machine is basically a portable desktop. the power cable is on the back of the machine, meaning if you try and tilt it back as if using it in your lap you will snap it off, which will be seared by your overheating cpu.Moving on, this computer was incompatible with penn states computer network, never got good wifi reception and crashed so often that forcive rebooting became a habit of life. My IPhone is a better and more rounded laptop. this is a machine that never should have been running vista, and is only working well now after I doubled the ram, replaced the CD drive, trippled the hard drive size and Upgraded back to windows xp, for which i had to track down drivers for half the computers components, a total cost of $374 plus shipping and handling. not to mention the lost files. to put this computer into a fun perspective, it looks good, like a chrystler, but like a chrystler it is only good after you replace everything.
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.
Purchased Cables Unlimited USB 1470-06 cable in 2008 & it works perfectly. Purchased 2 more in Aug 2010 that the computer will not recognize as a valid device. The package & model number are the same, but the new ones are black instead of white & there's not as much metal showing on the prongs that match the printer plug. The new ones simply do not work.
It did not do the job for us and we had a professional installer bring his choice and install it. Now we have excellent reception.
First machine didn't function but a few seconds at a time. Replacement from seller three weeks ago works, but so poorly produced that already the plastic case has cracked from the vibrations. Cleaner has not been moved around nor bumped. For the price, it definitely should have held together more than a three weeks! I wish I had spent $20-$30 more and bought the fully stainless steel professional machine.
Product was received quickly, but unfortunately it also died quickly. Out of the box it worked reasonably well, not amazing signal strength (even at 87.9), but it was adequate for what I was expecting if not slightly worse that other transmitters I've had.However, after about 3 hours of use the transmitter barely functioned. It was noticeably worse than at first, even in the same location, with the same equipment, etc.I do not recommend this product at all.
I am somewhat disappointed in this item, I bought it in hopes of being able to use my computer on my couch without overheating. Although it does take longer for the computer to overheat than it normally does, but it still overheats. I ended up buying another product Rolodex Laptop Stand which works great! Too bad I wasted my money with this Belkin product, I am surprised on the good reviews it had. Now it makes me think the reviews may have been fake.
I have to say the sound quality of this player is very good...when it's not skipping. Unfortunately, it skips all the time...even on brand new cds. We are taking it back. Although it looks really nice in the kitchen, the price is too much to pay for a cd player that skips.Believe the reviews...do not buy this cd player.
I bought this highly over rated camera just before they released the D300 a few years back and was immediately disappointed. I had better images from my D70 in handheld use. The D200 was considered a "GOD" amongst professional wedding photographers, so I thought I had to have it. I looked forward to using it for weddings, and the camera paying for itself, but was sadly disappointed. Images are RARELY CLEAR, and always have some type of imperfection.I sent the camera back 3 times to Nikon, and they INSISTED that nothing was wrong with it! I also sent in my new 18-200mm lens also to have it checked, and nothing! I did bench tests comparing the D70 to the the D200 and changed lenses, and showed the results to NIKON and they just IGNORED THEM!I NEVER had a problem with Nikon before I bought this camera, and was STUNNED at how I was treated with customer service, who I had on the phone SEVERAL TIMES and talked to the technicians. They insisted that it was "USER ERROR", when I have been a photographer for 10 years before then, and NEVER HAD the kinds of problems I was having with this camera!Since then, I still have the camera, and am STILL as disappointed as I was the day I bought it! Nikon had convinced me that it must be ME, so I have been trying to "MAKE IT WORK" ever since, to NO AVAIL! I have been tempted MANY TIMES to SMASH this piece of TRASH in the studio, even on a tripod it is WORTHLESS!!!If I could get my money back, I would have bought another camera, but Nikon made sure to keep my camera MONTHS AT A TIME in order for the warrantee to expire so they didn't have to REPLACE IT, like I demanded and they would not do! Nikon has always been great before, and to me I was stunned at their response to this, and showed me that they OBVIOUSLY knew they created a lemon, but were not willing to admit it.The funny thing is, I have seen so many great reviews of this camera, but I never had any satisfaction as I read about. All I can say is GOOD LUCK! I lost $2200.00 over this piece of JUNK that I cannot use for anything it was intended for.
poor adjustment. compared to the Advent wireless speakers which work on 3 different channels, this has a dial like an older radio and is touchy for best reception.fit is poor if you are sitting in front of the tv, and pointless if you move at all.I purchased these because I have a cheaper wired headphone from Sennheiser that is a great deal. These are lame at best.Do not purchase unless you have used this pair and they work for you.
Went corrupt and I lost very important pictures. Don't take the chance with Viking CompactFlash Cards
These are great for quick DVD renditions of home video, but a bit tougher if you have to spend time in the very-difficult-to-learn and use ImageMixer software. If all you want is to shoot your home movies and make a DVD really fast, this is the camera for you. Great lens, great machine, lousy lousy software. ImageMixer (Pixela) support was very good, but the software leaves a lot to be desired. This camera is not compatible with the MAC platform, a real shame.
Ok! I was impressed. Previsouly, I had a 40 gig that posed no problems. All I did was drag and drop folders from my CDR's into the 340 with no problems. I Never used software only a plugin from Realplayer. Before that I had a 20 gig 100 that I did the same thing with, no problems!Then I bought the first H10. The first HD form the H10 crashed. Returned it, tried again. The software, WMP is some of the worst I have every come accross. Everytime I tried to sync I kept receiving an error message, "this file may not be compatable with the software". I received the error message over and over again. In addition, Iriver's Customer Service was of no help. Finally I gave up and bought an IAudio X5 30 gig which I sould have bought in the first place. No problemexcept the print in the manual is so small you need a microscope to read it. However, interms of moving music music from one place to another it is a walk-in-the-park. The sound is greatand the rest of the features can't be beat. In addition the customer serive (when you can get through are very knoledgeable)In the end, I paid an extra $35 for the Iaudio X5 30 gig, but I am so glad I did.
I bought this to connect to my university wireless network. It connects for 2 minutes and then suddenly disconnects. The signal, even when connected to the network is either "low" or "extremely low". This card sucks! It's a waste of money.
Newegg has 80 picture double packs for $33. I went there after amazon would not free ship!
There are serious driver issues with this card when it comes to Vista.1) Netgear's latest driver (v.5.2) does not allow speeds greater than 54Mbps on Vista. The "latest" driver was released back in Novemver 2007. Previous versions dont work either. FYI I am using this card with the Netgear's Super-G 108Mbps WGT624 v3 router running the latest firmware version V2.0.26_1.0.1NA. This router is recommended by netgear's website for use with this card.2) Whats worse is that Netgear is officially aware of this problem since May 1,2007. The following is from their website dated May 1, 2007:-"Known limitationsVista Driver limitation:1. Super G (108M) is not fully supported."Although I think Super G (108Mbps) is not supported AT ALL.(Source: Go to Netgear's website, search for this product and go to version 5.0 released on May 1, 2007).3) Customer service is BAD. One of them also asked me to turn off the 108Mbps mode from my router and use the router at 54Mbps b/g mode as a solution to get 108Mbps speeds on my network card (totally insane). When asked about this driver issue, they stopped answering to e-mails.4) I haven't tried this card on XP.
The sales link for drive from TigerDirect links to sale of a Lite-On SOHC-5236K drive, which has only 1.5MB Cache and higher System Requirements (Pentium 4 1.3GHz or higher CPU and 128MB or higher RAM). It is NOT an equivalent to Lite-On SOHC-5235k drive which has a 2MB Cache and only requires a Pentium 166MHz or faster CPU and 64MB or higher RAM.
Absolutely disappointing. Purchased this to replace my monster icarplay wireless that I used for years since the cords were fraying and the sound quality on this was horrible. Better sound came out of my ipod playing it through the device without headphones on then the muffled static that was emitting on every station I tried. I live near a metro area but still in the suburbs. Going to purchase another monster product instead. Save your money!
I got the speakers and one did not work. I tried changing the rca's around to see if it was the sub or the speakers. It was the speakers. I return them and it takes over a month to get my refund. Once I sent amazon a email the right away have the refund issued.
I Ordered one of these some time back. Was able to charge it once. Now it will not recharge. Just be warned.
I had a previous version of the MX500I. It worked great but the wires split at the audio connector. I hear static with the new headset.
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.
Only 1 hour 30 minutes of charge no more, this haven't adapter for lap hppavilion dv9000.I'm on Disagreement for the specifications.
Cuts off within 60 seconds leaving you with your stereo's extremely loud fuzzy sound. Extremely annoying. Tried it with an iphone and android.
This product is essentially a rubber body glove to protect cameras from impacts and scrapes. In addition, it comes with a rubber attachment to protect the front of one lens as well as a plastic shield for your LCD. The D40 already comes with a similar protector but if nothing else you can use this one as a spare.Installation of the armor is a pretty simple affair. You will need to remove your neck strap to put it on and can reattach it when the armor is in place. It requires a bit of tweaking, but once properly arranged, the rubber fit the camera snugly, had no bulges, and was not prone random movement. Many of the controls and buttons are left exposed but certain buttons are covered to improve the structural integrity of the armor. In these cases, the button is articulated into the armor and the label is also molded into the button so you can see what it is. The problem is that the label molded into the armor is black-on-black whereas your camera has white lettering against the black button for far superior ease of reading. Some of the controls are also uncomfortably close to the edge of the rubber so that it is not as easy or comfortable to manipulate them.In terms of protection, I was disappointed. On the plus side, it should provide very strong protection from scratches. The rubber will also provide very minor protection from impact but you need to be realistic about what it can do. Any real impact against rock or concrete will likely pose just as much chance of fatal damage as a camera would face without the Camera Armor.The lens protector is a nice idea but is also a decidedly mixed blessing. If you use any filters, it will be very inconvenient to put them on or take them off while the armor is in place. Even adjusting a circular polarizer is difficult. You can take the armor off and put it back on but this is a pretty rigorous process and not something you want to do all the time while trying to shoot. Also, you can forget about using a lens hood. The armor will completely cover the threads that the hood attaches to. Both of these are deal breakers for me as I use a circular polarizer almost constantly and I can't accept anything that makes it difficult for me to use. Lens hoods are equally essential on sunny days. I should add that, like the armor for the camera body, this piece will protect your lens from only the most gentle impact.Finally, there is one more drawback to this Camera Armor, although it will not affect everyone. The armor extends down to the bottom plate of the camera. If you use a tripod, you will need to check the plate that attaches to the bottom of your camera. If it protrudes beyond the edge of the camera at all, then you probably won't be able to attach it while the Camera Armor is on.This is a long review, so allow me to summarize. Camera Armor offers superficial protection, primarily against scratches. If this is important to you, then you should definitely consider buying. You must be prepared to sacrifice all filters, ease of use for your camera, lens hoods, and most likely the ability to use a tripod. In my eyes, this is simply an unacceptable level of restrictions to use something that offers so little real protection.
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.
I bought this router because I believe Netgear product is good. However, it is not. This router make hate Netgear. I owned a Netgear router before, and that one work great. But, right now, different story. The current one is very slow and wireless signal is weak weak and weak. furthermore, you can't go to some website some time. No more Netgear.~~~~~~~So disappointed
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.
I bought this subwoofer based on the excellent reviews found online, but what a disappointment. This subwoofer sounded horrible from the first minute. The receiver that it was plugged into was a Sony STR-DA4ES.DON'T BUY THIS SUB AT ANY PRICE.
We have used the system for 7 months, and now the receiver doesn't turn on. Will try getting a hold of RCA, but unless I get lucky, there is no way that will happen such as with the other reviewer. Could just be the receiver though, but the speakers are not quite worth $140 on their own.
I'm having the same problem that another review indicated, when burning large mpeg's (larger than 659 MB) i'm getting consistent data redundancy check errors.
In voice-activated mode, records a noisy beep every 2 seconds, thus almost completely obscuring the recording. This is with new Panasonic batteries. Problem only appears in voice-activated mode.
Had a really bad experience with this product. Clear cut instructions should be provided with router, not just a CD and warranty card. Inserted CD and followed the basic setup verbatim and still had issues. Spent three hours with customer service. Finally got it going after several resets, power cycles, etc. Things were finally looking up until the next morning. Again, could not get on internet. I went through all the steps the same as the day before with no avail. Returned router and bought different brand. Different brand router worked immediately with no complications. I have used Netgear routers for several years and this experience has left me disappointed. All and all, bad technical support and bad product.
Ok, I barely watch DVDs at home, however it is always nice to have a DVD player to suite your entertainment needs every once in a while.Please don't buy this one, you want something that will last forever and will not just break all of the sudden even if you don't use it. I used to think that Toshiba was that leader brand in "home entertainment" systems but not anymore. This DVD player was a tease, it looked perfect, simple and user friendly, but just the fact that so many people are having the same issue is an offense to all customers. One DVD player braking is understandable but when you browse in Google or just in this site and find out that many people are going through the same hassle, it says that quality control did not do their job.I will stay loyal to other brands such as Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp or LG as a last resource.Sorry if I am harsh but enough is enough.
I've had my Bose for about 3 years. The sound does not live up to the hype. There is no way to adjust bass and treble--you get what you get, period. I like to choose specific songs on CDs to play and after doing this several times, the unit just decides it won't play that song anymore. This has happened on at least 5 CDs. Luckily, the CDs weren't damaged but for some reason the unit just skips these songs now or plays them with distortions. Bose said to send it back and for $99 they'd take a look at it---didn't say anything about actually fixing it, though. Too much trouble and after reading what has happened to others who did so, this just isn't an option. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT GET A BOSE!!! I'm a singer and I am very sensitive to sound and I can tell you the sound on this is not any better than on a boombox, in my opinion, and you cannot adjust it.
My cd sleeve was kinda flimsy. It should also have a handle to pull it from a shelf. If you handle it wrong the cover twists and you have to try to slide it from a shelf and straighten the cover.
I received the product and installed it. The printer doesn't see the cartridge...gives a message saying their is not an ink cartridge installed. It sees the old empty cartridge but not the new replacement. Perhaps this replacement has an expiration date and is past it.
I was really looking forward to getting my Docupen. I sold my Wizcom Quicklink in anticipation. What a disappoinment. If this product worked well it would be fantastic. The size and weight is really great.Main problem is that it is really hard to get decent scans. After a few hours I was getting about 1 in 3 usable (with 2 out of 3 failing before the page was done). The problem appears to be getting the rollers to turn consistently. They are quite stiff, and the moment they stop turning - which can easily happen - the scanner assumes the page is done. There is no way to delete the last scan using the device itself; you have to attach it to the PC for that. So even though you know you've just done a bad scan which is eating up the memory, you can't delete it. Presumably with time scanning would get easier, but this inability to delete a known bad last scan seems a serious shortcoming to me given how many scans end up being bad.Even if you get a &quot;good&quot; scan (which with this device at 200dpi b/w is far from great), the OCR software (PaperPort) is appalling. It is totally incapable of making sense of multi-column text like magazines, it seems, and repeated everything several times in one big mess. In frustration I installed an old copy of OmniPage Pro, which despite being about 4 or more years old, did a much better (but still not satisfactory) job. As I want this scanner almost entirely for OCR applications, it fails to meet my needs and it is going to be returned.
I bought this product a year ago. Initially I used it for about a month on my office laptop and it functioned ok. I did not use it for few months and then tried to use on my home computer. I could not load it's software and it had some problems with Windows XP. I called the tech support, they asked if I have registered the product. I replied in negative and they suggested to register first which I did and called them back. Then they said that they will only provide tech support for 6 months from the date of purchase and that I have to pay $40 again for tech support. I said I will purchase new one from another company rather then paying again.
I am not happy with this product. It doesn't sound very well. The cord is not long. I wouldn't recommend it.
When my Sony LCD monitor died, I had to replace it. This Acer looked great in the store. But it was too loud in there to hear that the built-in speakers are terrible (tinny and not nearly loud enough) and the whole unit emits a nasty buzzing noise that is driving me crazy (I'm not sure if it's due to this Acer's built-in speakers or what... but the Sony was almost completely silent in comparison).I will be returning this and getting something else.
Every five or six years I suffer from amnesia and buy a set of thease "filter wrench's". They seem like a good idea but the fact is they do not work. Save your money. The palm of your hand works as good or better. If you use two fingers you just make an ovel and the filter never comes off. I've been a photographer and a teacher for over 40 years, so you would think I would have learned this by now, Amnesia.
This is a horrible piece of equipment! I have owned 9 players and also purchased the 2 year free replacement extended warranty (thank goodness). My first lasted 7 months before the screen broke. My second lasted 4 months before it quit playing. My third free replacement broke in 4 days. Every time it was a different defect. Comp USA has replaced so many of these that they no longer offer a free replacement warranty on this machine. Spend a little more to get a good machine! Don't forget to buy the extended warranty...it's worth it!!!
These headphones are impossible for me to wear while working out. They fall out of my ears constantly and the two different cord lengths for the ear buds are annoying. One ear bud basically supports all the weight of the cord from your one ear, causing it to easily fall out. You can also hear the motion of the cord if it brushes against your clothing. The sound quality isn't too bad, but I hate the design.
I am not very happy that the Parallel to USB cable did not work. My printer would not print. The PC see's the Printer but the Printer does not respond.
Buy Roscoe Gels instead (about $7 per 12" x 12" sheet) and make your own.
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 was very difficult to use. The channel for the cord was not really large enough (and I was using a Belkin Surge Protector bought at the same time). The strip was so curled that it took a long time to get it to lay flat enough to apply the double stick tape. You might consider laying it out flat for a couple of days before you try to use it!!!
I received this product as a gift, and fresh out of the box it drained two sets of brand new AAA batteries in seconds.As I am now overseas, the exchange process became understandably tricky. However, the people at Meade support were not very helpful and promised me things they could not deliver.They also package the exact same product with the "Simmons" brand name, so beware of that product too.
I've had this printer for about two years and it has never printed without jamming after every other sheet at least. I've tried cleaning the rollers multiple times and sometimes it prints a page, then back to jams.
These earbuds sound really nice, probably the best sounding pair I have owned.Hopever, I found them to be quite uncomfortable and hard to fit compared to the humble koss plug or the more expensive Entymotic.The cable seems tough, but it has a strong PVC smell for the first few months which eventually fades, however it is stiff and prone to cracking.The build quality is quite poor, the bass driver on my right earpiece broke after 10 months, the cable covering broke around the same time.Despite the advertised 2 year warranty, I was unable to get a response to my RMA request from the ultimate ears website after two separate attempts over a 1 month period.And they do not sell spare earbuds for their products either. Cusotmer support leaves a lot to be desired.Not recommended.
Bought product to convert PS2 mouse to USB. Product did not work. If there are additional drivers needed they were not supplied. Purchase is a waste of money.
Disappointed in the quality of the cable because you ahve to physically hold the cable in in order for the ipod to play the music!
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!
Will not execute within Windows 7/ 64 bit. No response from customer service. No warning and no help.
I bought this radio to use on the walking portions of my daily commute from downtown Chicago to the suburbs (I take the train in between). Unfortunately the reception is terrible in both places: multiple stations fading in and out with bursts of static common. I had hoped that the digital tuning would give improved reception over my old analog Sony, but no! I may have to fish the old Sony out of the trash -- as bad as it can be, it's better than this one, alas. Very disappointing!
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.
While these are comfortable and produce decent sound, they are made of cheap plastics and are not worth the money unless you like hearing squeaking, creaking and cracking noises of the plastic parts every time you move your head. The noise coming from the random parts of these headphones renders them useless.Sony products are usually reliable, but whoever designed these should have been more careful when picking materials. I understand that they needed to lower production cost to make them affordable, but this design flaw is simply unacceptable when it comes to headphones... there are cheap plastics that do not make noise. I mean, you wouldn't buy a TV that randomly flashes lights at you, would you?
The main problem regarding the compatibility issue with Vista and the fact it was not made known, but prominently so, is an extreme omission and misleading. I purchased it for the two reasons previously mentioned: to transfer data from my XP to my Vista PCs and keep them connected without the expense of having to set up a network!Add my comments to those who previously reported these important issues regarding the above mentioned product. My advice: pay the extra money for the Belkin or check ALL reviews, not just the top 3 or so. Additionally, don't rely on the average rating as a guide before purchase as it can be misleading, depending on how many people who purchased the item and gave their opinions.Two people could be very happy and rate it five stars which would give the average a perfect five. Depending solely on that, you may be disappointed. Had four people given opinions: two high and two low, the rating could change approximately 50% depending on how low the two low ones were. I don't know how often Amazon updates the average rate. It could be either they don't update it often or I don't know the hypothesis they use to arrive at the rating (I worked as a statistician) but it appears to make this product more highly rated than I believe it is. I should run my own analysis on this product to see how close it is.Very unhappy.
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.
I am very frustrated - I bought this lamp through Amazon as a backup for my original Mitsubishi projector lamp back in January 2009, as I expected the original lamp to require change soon thereafter. Surprisingly, the original lamp kept going perfectly but around May or June of this year I still decided to change the lamp for this new one that I bought a few months back. By the way, when I placed the order, I was certain I was buying an original Mitsubishi product because nowhere did it say the lamp was manufactured by another company (Polaroid).Less than 2 months and 100 hours into this new lamp, my projector shut down completely. I called a technician (same technician that had replaced the lamp professionally) to look at it, and the problem was that the new lamp had exploded inside the projector. Technician had to remove the lamp, clean the inside for glass powder, and to see if the projector was not damaged, he actually inserted the old lamp again and luckily the projector started working again.Does it make sense to spend over $300 on a new lamp for it to burn out and explode in less than 100 hours? I don't think so. Problem is Amazon provides no support after 30 days of purchase, but they don't try to contact or intervene directly with the manufacturer either, which I think is wrong.I was given some contact numbers for Polaroid, but I am calling and calling, and nobody answers. Maybe the company went belly up.I hope I can get Polaroid to send a replacement (in case it was a defect in fabrication), and hopefully the replacement, if I get it, won't damage my projector, which cost a few grand.Buyer BEWARE.
When I first bought this printer, I had nothing but problems. I have Windows XP and although it the printer says its XP compatible they do not supply the correct driver. So after painstakingly searching for the correct driver I finally got it to print. Then the minute I would start to get excited because it worked fine one day, the next day it would print out a bunch of code or just give me an error message. EXTREMELY ANOYING!As of right now the printer seems to be working. Although I have to also agree with some of the other reviews about the ink cartridge issue. I tried printing photos on it last night for the first time and it printed a rainbow horizontal band across my picture. I cleaned heads and fixed the alignment, used better quality photo paper and it finally printed fine. It seemed unusual to me to have to do all that to a printer I have barely used.(I've printed less than 10 black and white documents) I also have noticed that the ink level seems unusually low for the usage.So all in all, I would not recomend this printer. Although it is working fine now it is unreliable. I am debating whether or not to go through the hassle of taking it back. Canon or HP may be a better bet.
This thing is junk. I had purchased this printer mainly for it capabilities to print on CD/DVDs. When loading CDs into the provided tray it scathes the bottom of the CD. And if your lucky enough to get it to print on the to of the CD it does a good job of scratching that too. Provided software is a joke. I can&#8217;t fathom why a print driver would be so large and take so long to install.
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.
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.
I know, I know! I read the reviews and bought these headphones anyway. What can I say, I/m stupid. I just figured the other guys were way to rough. What a joke. I was sooo careful, and they sounded GREAT! Well they sounded great until they BROKE IN HALF! Actually, they still sound great, but it doesn't matter since I cannot wear them. DON'T BE A SCHMUCK...LIKE ME! They lasted 2 weeks...what a shame.
I don't want to flame this device, but for me it doesn't work well at all. It is a very tight fit for the ipod, it makes it hard to get in and out.Once in, it is almost impossible to use the ipod, the cover doesn't line up well and often causes you to do the wrong action. Using the dial is almost impossible.The hole at the bottom for the speaker wire is not fitted correctly so it causes the wire to become disconnected easily.In short don't buy this product.
I have had a couple of these over the years. They are excellent for the money, and believe me, I put alot of miles on them.
I'd seen mixed reviews at the time of purchase, but, given the price, thought I would give it a shot. Well, the signal comes through...except for the red. I'm disappointed because I will need to replace it and now don't have enough confidence in this particular product that I will end up paying much more to insure that I get a quality cable. Perhaps a replacement cable by the same company would be perfectly fine, but, based on my experience and that of others, I can't guarantee the replacement will work short or long-term.
Did receive it very quickly, & it is nice & small, however, I found it to be a terrible camera. Did not get any picture to come in...not worth the money at all. I know most people liked it but mine wasn't worth it. It is going right back.
I bought the radio in December 2010. On Jan. 2011 took it with me on an oversea trip. Tried to use the SW band but unable to pick up the stations that I wanted to listen to. Tried to return it but past the 30-day return policy, EE doesn't want to take it back. I had an old Sony SW that I used at the same location and sound/reception quality was excellent.
This is a basic antenna. It works as well on digital as it did 50 years ago with analog TV - Not well if you are more than a few miles from the television station.
This is a great looking TV physically, picture is fair to poor. I purchased this directly from Philips outlet with a 90 day warranty on 3/25/07 and it is completely dead on 12/20/07, even if I doubled the warranty with AMEX it still surpasses the end date.Won't buy another Philips/Magnavox product again.
Sound quality is great, but it's a mess of headphone wire. At 11ft long it's a mess of cable everywhere. The specs say 3' so I was pretty disappointed.
the MX1000 mouse is solid. that is the only positive about this product. the keyboard lags considerably. sometimes, like right now, I'm typing about two words ahead. It randomly disconnects, at the most inconvenient times. the software is annoying and complicated. it alt+tabs by itself about every half an hour... also, very annoying. i hate this desktop. it is way too expensive, and it just plain doesn't work. bluetooth technology sucks. stick with wires until the technology gets better.
Not at all as pictured or described at Amazon. This is a cheap rca audio cable not capable of sending quality video content. Don't waste your time & money.RCA Male / RCA Male, High Quality, Composite Video Cable, 50 ft[[ASIN:B000HDJXNA RCA Male / RCA Male, High Quality, Composite Video Cable, 50 ft
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.
In the age of 8GB iPod Nanos, this player does not offer much by way of storage capacity for your songs. For some reason, the replacable lithium-ion battery keeps dying out on us. This has happened *twice* to us - the first time around, it was within a month of having bought the player so it was replaced under warranty and the second time around it was within a couple of years. On both occasions, the battery "puffed up" (making it very difficult to remove from the casing). Since a replacement battery is around $35, it's not worth replacing it for us.Don't bother buying this player.
I purchased this product because I believed it would be easy to use. One of my criteria is finding updated firmware in under five minutes. Kodak's website seemed quick and easy to use and I liked that. After having recieved the picture frame I figured I would set it up connect to Windows XP's Windows Media Player as is listed in the products features. I was able to get it to connect to my wireless network fairly easily but it refuses to see the computer. Also, if you lose the remote you will not be able to enter WEP codes as the controls on the back only allow you to move up and down on the builtin display keyboard, not left & right. After trying to contact Kodak via phone, email and online chat for two days I am ready to put the frame back in the box and go with a Samsung frame. Most of the links for the online chat are old and do not point to a valid link. The phone numbers are difficult to find and even though they say support is available Saturday to Thursday, I have had a window open for over an hour saying someone will be with me. Any of the phone numbers I call I navigate through the the phone tree before eventually being told they are closed. As for the picture quality it seems pretty good and something I would be happy with if it would only display the pictures stored on the computer. I'm not going to have my wife upload them to an EasyShare account and copy them off of the camera's memory stick just to show them. I am sorry I went with Kodak as there is not time to exchange it before Christmas.
compatibles dont work in a photo 960At least not for photos. The colors come out all wrong.If you're just printing black I think theyre fine but stay away if you want photo printing capability
I purchased this product on the advice of a tech support person at Netgear as a second replacement for one of thier units. It turns out it is incompatible with my other Netgear unit. After over 45 days of trying to work it out with Netgear, (which included being hung up on twice, lied to, and given the wrong phone numbers twice) I have become completely frustrated and returned the unit back to Amazon. I can not honestly tell you if this unit functions as promised or not, or if this unit outlives the 1-2 year lifespan the other two units had. I can tell you that thier 24/7 tech support is as frustrating an experience as I have ever had with a company. Buyer beware.
I also bought this system primarily for the Bose name and quality, it did sound much better and deeper in the store, it was easy to hook up and at first was impressed by the ease of use and sound, but then I started experiencing problems with the unit freezing during movies. the only way to get it to play again is to unplug the unit from the wall and "reboot" and then spend 10 minutes trying to get back to the place you left off. After reading some other reviews about the 321 system, I see that this is a common problem. It will freeze on some movies and not at all on others, it makes no sense whatsoever. I also own movies in my DVD collection that it refuses to play at all, but will play fine on my 8 year old Pioneer DVD system. I am not satisfied with this system at all and consider it way over priced for performance and craftsmanship. I will replace this unit next year, but it will not be a Bose. Stick with the speakers from Bose, not the electronics. Lesson learned!
The tape did not fit my recorder. Somehow I did not notice in the ad that it was for a mini recorder. It must say so in the ad. I haven't gone back to look, but it is called mini. I just didn't put it all together. In view of this, I cannot rate this product I would just advise: read the ad carefully before ordering.
Sennheiser is one of the better known names in headphones. Their sound quality is excellent. I thought that their wireless headphones would be excellent as well. They were, for about 6 months. Then they just stopped working. No clues to the problem. Possibly the battery?
Let me make this short. Beware when Toshiba says FULL 1080P, good chance it is not! Bought the tv and hooked up ps3 and no 1080P. Called up Toshiba and got some real bulls__t! Liars, and will never buy from them again!
This case from PalmOne is just crap. It breaks so easily that you can't believe. Stay away from this case, you'll lost your money for sure.
Ordered this over a week ago. Still sitting in some warehouse in CA per USPS tracking. They charge like $5 per item... the least they can do is deliver. I'll let you know how the cables are if they ever arrive.
Purchased the DB8 based on the reviews after our previous antenna came down in a storm. We live about 35 miles south east of Nashville and the UHF reception was only fair. Unfortunately, there were still a couple of stations remaining in the VHF range and this antenna does VERY poorly with VHF. As for being multi-directional... it wasn't. It was very sensitive to direction, much more so that a "directional" antenna such as the Winegard HD8200U.After six months, I finally tossed it and replaced it with a Winegard HD8200U. Should have purchased this antenna in the first place. The HD8200U has great reception for both UHF and VHF stations.
We've had to replace both speakers within the first three years. One stopped working completely, the other speaker blew out, and it was not due to playing music too loudly.Try a better brand, rather than going for the look.
As others have commented, I purchased a Brother Drum unit and was sent a "generic" drum unit. Lesson learned? Don't buy from a "new vendor" at Amazon without a very high expecation of being displeased with the results.
In the pictures, this cord runner looks like any other. But in reality, it is so thin and flimsy that it rises further off of the floor than any of the cables did, making it even MORE of a hazard. Since this item came rolled up in a box, I straightened it out and put heavy objects on it for over 24 hours. It still tries to roll back up, creating the previously mentioned hazard. Spend a little more money and get a (much) thicker cable-runner.
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I've had this Palm unit about 6 months. It works well but the battery doesn't hold much of a charge, nowhere near what it is supposed to. From what I can see from other reviews, a certain percentage of these Palms ship with problems and the support is not very good. Looks like I got one with a bad battery. Now the question is will it be worth my time and energy to try to figure out how to replace it?
I would not recommend this printer. After a couple hundred prints, the paper cartridge began to fail. It can no longer reliably grab and feed sheets (I am using pristine, high-quality laser paper) I can now get it to work half of the time, only by precariously tipping the machine back at a 30-degree angle allowing gravity to help the grabber.Moreover, the color is much too dark, and only Windows users have access to color management in the driver software. The Mac driver offers only bare-bones options. There are other comparably priced color-printers out there that are far superior quality, reliability, and better-supported for Mac.
I owned this device for almost a week before returning it. On paper, this was SUPPOSED to be the premier GPS device. Well, not so much. I think, among folks that followed new GPS introductions, the Navigon 7100 was eagerly awaited here in the States. Most folks were banking on the success Navigon has had in Europe with Mobile Navigator. The software is rated very high in Europe. What I found with the Navigon is poor Customer Support, scaled down software versus what was promised (Text to speech only pronounces major streets, not local streets, and missing POI's), hardware misleadings (2gb vs ADVERTISED 4gb cards in device), and other issues like serious software bugs in the routing algorithm. Garmin provided a great product early on with a few minor bugs that they worked out QUICKLY, and therefore, solidified their early adopter customer base. Tom Tom did the same when they launched the Go here in the States. It seems Navigon didn't look at the US market with the same vigor as Garmin and Tom Tom did.
I was really excited, plugged everything in and tried it out.The first try was just a plain color copy of a photo on to plain paper... Amazing... worked like a charm, not bad output.Next test was a printout of a scanned in photo using imaging software... I used glossy photo paper and the thing jerked the paper out in spurts and printed only partial lines on the photo paper. So 1 expensive piece of paper wasted... so I tried another one and this time just using the copy feature of the all-in-one and bam... spit out the paper in the same way only printing a line every inch or so... then PAPER JAM ERROR. I cannot get rid of the message, I did everything HP says to do and still nothing. It's going back to the store today and that's it for this thing.Over all it seems like a great machine but I've lost confidence in it now and will most likely purchase something from Cannon now.
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.
Found the camera a nice replica but much too difficult to use and the built in storage system renders the camera virtually useless for any serious picture taking. Can't recommend this little number for anything other than having a minox digital in the collection. Certainly far below any other Leica standard.
Ear bud jack defective on original order and on replacement unit.Great AM reception, may not work on FM.Not recommend at this time!
This is the second one of these I've owned and like the first one, just after the 1 year warranty expired, a "Paper Jam" stopped the machine from working.I threw the first one away because HP won't offer tech support to out of warranty products unless you pay them $69.95. Instead I bought another one. Big Mistake. Same problem and you can't even get a support rep on the phone until your CC is charged (more than 1/2 the cost of the printer).I've learned the hard way and will now switch to Dell. My advice: Stay away from HP "All in One" Printers, they are cheaply made and come with what must be the worst support in the industry.
I really wanted to like this product great price, perfect size, simple to use and program, and a fairly intuitive button layout.However after about a month it lost the code to control my Mitsubishi TV, and then after another couple of months lost the code to control my satellite box.Whats worrying is that no matter how many times I re-program the remote for the TV it will not work (the original TV remote works fine and an identical new PM435SL can be programmed to control the TV).The satellite box can currently be re-programed, but will hold the code for about a month.I guess you get what you pay for and that obviously explains why these are so cheap now.Not even worth the $10 I paid for it.
Used this product for a few months, then cable connection went bad. Same thing happened to another one I bought for my Dad. Even when it worked, it was always behind. I missed several turns as the unit seemed confused. I would never buy this unit again.
This is a really bad WiFi router.I own this router (MR814 not v2) five months. I'm using at home 2 wireless notebooks and 4 wired PC. Two PCs are up and running all the time, other mostly evening or night time. I'd upgraded firmware to Firmware version 4.11 5/03 (build 4/16). New firmware has more features and fixed DynDNS client. But!- Every day the MR814 hangs, so I have to reset it by power cycle, sometimes 3 or 5 times per evening.- Any time when I need download something big I have to reset router first and then start download, otherwise the router hangs after ~30 min depends how many TCP sessions opened- The Prism2 WiFi cards (tested MS MN-520, Senao SL-2511CD PLUS EXT2) have problems with wireless connection; Old Prism cards works better.- Small wireless power output not allows me work in my wooden house over 100 feet away even with superior Senao card.I'm strongly advise you do not buy this router, unless you have no choice. I've heard that MR814v2 is better but have not tested yet and doubted that it's true. The MR814v2 has older version of firmware, so DynDNS should be broken as minimum.Thanks and wish you all the best.
What you see on the AMAZON picture is a fairly good quality clean looking cable with a decent thickness, which I assume means better insulation and possibly longer life. The cable on the AMAZON picture looks approximately as thick as the metal part of the plug.What I got is completely different. The cable is much thinner, the metal plugs are yellow, the design of the plastic part of the plug looks different. The tiny plastic rings that separate contacts on the plug are terrible, broken on both ends of the cable (see picture I posted).But the cable does work (at least so far, this is my first day using it). Being as thin as it is, I doubt it will last.What really irritates me is the fact that I could have gotten the same generic no-name low quality cable (or even better one) for 99 cents + tax in one of those "99 cent" stores that are all over town now. I trusted AMAZON, hoped for a somewhat better quality product and spent $4.99. Sadly, it was a mistake.UPDATE:The next day I did go to the nearest "99 cent store" and got myself a cable which looks almost identical to the AMAZON picture. Same length, 6 feet. It's thicker, more solid in feel, nothing chipped or broken. Cost: $1.29.I cannot tell the difference in sound, but the AMAZON cable definitely feels a lot flimsier and "crappier".Shame!
This could be my lack of knowledge about types of HDMI cables (I didn't even know there were types), but this cord was all wrong for my needs. I bought it to use for my brand new panasonic 720 HD TV and playstation 3. It didn't work at all. I got a newer cable as a gift that was only about 7 bucks and it worked perfectly, so I'm not sure how much better it could have been than this one. So just beware.
The sound quality of these earphones are good, but not at the level I expected for the price ($200). If that was the only issue, I would recommend these SuperFi 5 Pro earphones. But the deal killer here is the cord. To allow the user to shape the cord over the top and behind the ear, there is a flexible wire in the cord. It's a good idea, but poorly executed. I've had to replace the cord twice in 18 months (they run $20 plus tax/shipping). If you plan on using the small aluminum carrying case to carry it around while traveling, those wires will be bending all the time. And don't look for any sympathy from Ultimate Ears (now Logitech) if they break right after the end of the one year warranty. If you buy these earphones, plan on spending money on periodic cord replacement.For these reasons I can't recommend this product.
Ordered this item based on Magellan website and because it was just what I needed for my Explorer XL GPS - please note picture of item has 3 suction cups, I received an old outdated model that looked like a Martian antenna with a Huge single suction cup. Despite numerous telephone calls to Amazon, they could not get the right product. To date they have sent me 4 items - all incorrect!!! I received promises of actual inventory checking, a review by the catalog dept., and promises by various customer service people to resolve this situation for me, for Amazon, and for other potential buyers. They still have no clue. I received my first item in 01/07 and my fourth in 05/07 and just got my refunds straightened out this week(05/24/07).This is the worst experience I have ever had with a company and I have spent many thousands of dollars with Amazon. I never expect that these events will come to closure.
I bought this DVD player brand new. I've never owned anything as buggy as this DVD player. (And indeed, it is in the design of the product because I returned 1 to the Toshiba factory for the problems it was giving me -- only to be given another one that merely gradually developed the exact same problems).After owning my Toshiba SD-5915 for about 1.5 years now, I just don't even use it anymore because: the movies pause for about 5 seconds, 10 or more times during a single movie viewing; sometimes the movie will not finish, instead freezing up and requires being unplugged from the wall to turn the player off; the remote has few buttons left that work; the picture warps sometimes during the movie; any discs made from a computer or a recorder (like the one that I use to record TV shows) are difficult to get to work -- usually will play partially and stop or just do not start at all (and I esp. cannot rewind or fast forward these because that initiates the frozen pause I discussed above and ends the movies or home movies or whatever on these dvd's immediately.)Overall? Toshiba damages their reputation with this dvd player. You are throwing your money away if you buy this product.
Ive owned 4 of these Joy Sticks, they are good for a short while but have a problem after extensive use, and become useless after a while. Not recomended for Extensive continious use. The joy stick loosens and will not operate properly in FSX or combast Flight sim or online games. If you only play periodicaly then this is a good resonably priced joy stick. Ive never had one last more than 9 months from purchase.
The length of time it took to get the item was completley unacceptable. This is the first and last time I order ink on line. Stick to books and other items, not ink!
We bought this set and it worked alright in the beginning, yet even then it didn't last as long as it stated it would. After 3-4 chargings the batteries seemed to just die after 1-2 day of light usage in a digital camera. I went out and bought a pack of 4 new duracell rechargeable batteries and had the same result. I compared the longevity to a regular Energizer battery and it out performed this battery 3 to 1.
The design and quality workmanship of this product leaves a lot to be desired. The correction tape mechanism is far too complicated and almost impossible to replace. The first time the correction ribbon was replace it had to be taken in for service where a defective part was found and since the time span was 95 days there was no coverage for labor. Recently a second correction ribbon needed to be replaced and the same problem. The technical support person said the typewriter had to be taken in for service again - again without coverage for labor cost. The cost to replace the correction tapes has already exceeded the original cost of this product in a time period of six months - so this typewriter will be thrown on the heap scrap pile and replaced with a non-Brother brand named typewriter.
I have to agree with a previous reviewer regarding the self discharge rate of these batteries. I would charge the batteries, before I needed them. When I went to use them several weeks later most of the batteries would not even power the wireless mouse I use them on. We won't talk about the camera. For the price of these batteries I could have bought dozens of conventional batteries. I would avoid these batteries at all costs.
I don't see a step down transformer, does it includes one? Don't forget that in order to get 1.5V to 35V a step down transformer is needed and then a rectifier circuit
While the scanner itself is excellent and I really wanted to like it given its design and feature set, I had fatal problems with the photoprint application after I upgraded to XP (even after downloading and installing the XP drivers). I also had some difficulties before the XP upgrade. Epson has diddle for tech support (there is a mailing address and a hard to reach phone support &amp; zero e-mail support.)
I waited since December when I purchased my Zune to get the tunebase for zune. I finally got it early April and was utterly dissapointed. At best, my transmitter was full of fizz and crackles. As I drove, it would fade in and out. Believe me, I fiddled with it obsessively. I tried every trick, but just could not make it sound "good." My I-trip for my I-pod mini worked much better. I'm stuck with it, so learn from my misfortune.
After reading all the great reviews of these headphones, I thought that I couldn't go wrong. But, I was mistaken. These headphones sound very tinny, and have almost no bass. My apple headphones that came with my iphone are much much better, which was a surprise. The sound isolation is decent, but the sound quality is poor. But, that is what you get for $20. If you are looking for better headphones than apple includes, look elsewhere! These are cheaper, in every regard. The cable is very flimsy and thin. The whole package feels cheap, which it is. I feel like the cheap sony headphones you can buy at Target for $15 are better than these.
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!
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.
I chose this model because of the good reviews of it here on Amazon.com. I do not think so highly of this model as others. There is a constant hissing sound that I could not ignore. The music was always louder out of one ear than the other. I only used the phones once and I was only two feet from the stereo. I could not stand them any longer.These faults may not bother some people as much as it does me. Even though I paid only $11 for the set, I'd rather crank up my stereo and bother the neighbors than try to listen to music with these things.
This device had problems almost from the very beginning. It would often freeze after syncing music or pictures to it. After just a few months it completely stopped working. A clock icon with the message "System initializing, Please wait" would remain on the screen and would not turn off unless the battery was removed, which it would continue doing after the battery was reinserted. The only way to undo this was to completely reformat and delete the memory. This issue would repeat every few months. The customer service on the iRiver site did not provide any helpful information. I finally called their number and the representative was very rude and ill-tempered, all with heavy background noise. He apparently knew nothing about the problem, insisting that it could be fixed by once again resetting the device.I strongly recommend steering clear of all iRiver merchandise.
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.
I had read the previous reviews about shipping being expensive but I noticed that the product page said it was $3.99. I went and bought 3 of these cards and I was charged 3.99 3 times. I think that's pretty unacceptable. They wouldn't come in the same box? I cancelled my order. Just go and pay a little more for the card and a lot less for shipping.
I loved my Sony CMT NEZ-30 for about a year. I purchased it at Best Buy for $99. Then it started to act finicky -- wouldn't play CD's. Said "NO DISC" even though I had the disc loaded. The next day I would try again and it would play. Did this off and on for 6 months and then quit completely. I was disappointed because I was very happy with the looks, the sound and all of the features. It was perfect for me. I contacted Sony and it cost more to repair than the purchase price. Very disappointed!!
Length:: 0:12 MinsAfter only a little under two years the panel got vertical lines all over it. The repair service samsung recommended said it would cost over 1200 dollars to fix it. I could buy a new one cheaper than that. I am very dissapointed with this tv. I called Samsung to see if they might at least help me with the repair cost or a coupon towards another tv and they "Sorry, there is nothing we can do". I don't think I'll ever buy another samsung product.
This big clunky old hard drive is useless and overpriced now that SanDisk has a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo for $113. It is smaller and makes more sense to buy. Also it is rumored that an 8GB Memory Stick Pro Duo may be out by years end. Do yourself a favor and get the new smaller, cheaper, and more reliable Memory Stick Pro Duo.
This was a disappointment....i originally had the pc150 headphones which were amazing, but the in-line volume decided to quit on me, so i had intermitting sound. I saw this pair and got excited because the pc160 series are the ones with the usb attachment, which is useful for people with a crappy sound card (or no card lol). Unfortunately when these showed up on my stoop they did NOT have the usb sound card. Another problem with these headphones is that the earcups are VERY UNcomfortable, where my pc150 ones rocked even with hours of CS:S playing :DDo yourself a favor and skip these...
This printer is a cheap hunk of junk. Arrived DOA. The so-called "technical support" (wasn't all that technical, and would rather interrupt me that support me) was useless in resolving the issues. The "latest" drivers are over two years old, and still broken.If you can get it to work, it might be OK, but my experience is that you'll get frustrated with the unit and the abysmal "technical support" first, and return it.
I puchased this to replace an old realistic 4way crossover I had, when I hooked it up I got a horrible engine noise that I never heard before. I tried everything I could but this thing was to cheap to add to my system. I bought a name brand crossover that day from a local store and the sound was amazing, that let me know that this crossover was a P.O.S. and really dont buy it from the company World Class Inc. after paying for this junk and paying to have it shipped back to them for a return and the 15% restocking fee I am out of the same amount I paid for the Name brand crossover from my local stereo store. SAVE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ONE.
As other reviewers said, the outdoor temperature disappeared less than 3 months, and I tried all tricks from its manual and website, the problem could not be solved. I wish I could give it 0 star.
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 modem after one week is holding the phone line "off hook". As soon as you plug in the phone line it is off the hook and cannot function at all. Tried hard reboot, driver reinstall, and uninstall reinstall. This appears to be a physical switch problem in the modem. I have just sent tech support an email and will update this review. For now I cannot recommend this product. FYI - Was working fine with VentaFax for one week.
The speakers are decent for the price, but I suggest that you buy other speakers if you are looking for bass.The sub-woofer was built like junk. As a result the sub produces bass like junk.The wired-remote that this product comes with has two dials (1 for volume and 1 for bass).The bass dial can go up to 9, however as soon as you pass 4 the speaker begins to rattle.I like my bass in music, but the rattling the sub makes muffles out all the bass, including the rest of the speakers.I gave this set of speakers 2 stars, because the mid/high ranged satellite speakers produce ample sound.I recommend buying another system.
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 these speakers at Bestbuy. As soon as I turned them on, there was a hum/buzz. It was very pronounced if I turned the volume 50% or higher. It sounds like feedback, but it even happens when the speakers aren't plugged in to anything. I returned them and tried two other sets while in the store (thinking that maybe I had a bad set). Nope, all three sets had the same hum/buzz. If you are highly insensitive to noise, then these maybe okay for you. However, if you listen to music with your ears and your brain, then the Bose Companion II "speakerettes" simply won't do. And, you don't need to pay $99 for junk. Pay less and get what you pay for.Man, is Bose all marketing and no substance? I'm beginning to wonder.
This is a great little idea, but maybe not a great little device. It isn't compatible with NTFS USB devices (i.e. most modern USB external hard disks), and apparently can't read some common USB accessories (for instance, my COWON mp3 player and some cameras). It can read smaller/cheaper mp3 players and some USB cameras - but both source and target devices must be FAT32/vfat formatted, which makes those devices somewhat less useful with your computer. The documentation and packaging fails to mention this important limitation.Another thing the packaging doesn't tell you is that this is a USB 1.1 device, thus the transfer rate is too slow for anything but small devices unless you have access to AC power and plenty of time.With USB-2.0 and better compatibility (NTFS, and maybe some config software so you could choose the source and target directory/folder structure) this would be a great device at twice the price. In it's current state it's already obsolete.
Last time I purchased a Netgear product it was a solid and competent wireline router in a blue metal box. That purchase influenced me to go for WGR614.Boy times change! What I got for my money was a soapbox made from cheap plastic. The setup was a slow and on-going battle. To illustrate the point - the out-of-the-box DHCP served addresses but a client could not ping the router back!Finally I was through all this only to discover that this pile of garbage cannot hold wireless connection. It was a total disaster for me considering that I had a naive hope to use it with VPN tunnel to my office network. All prior notes from other customers on instability of wireless connection are very true (overheating seems to be very likely the cause).Therefore, I cannot recommend this equipment, however, if you are stuck with it, you can generally make it a useable product by eithera) leveraging a vaunted by manufacturer small footprint in your fridge, thus preventing overheatingb) sparely use wireless only for occasional surfing, do all work which counts using wireline.What I can recommend is a Cisco product called Linksys WRT54GS. Bought it instead of WGR614. The speed booster seems a marketing trick, however, for few extra $$ you get the last dinosaur of deservedly praised v4 platform of WRT54 series. It is fully free of all malaises attributed to WRT54G, which is currently retailed in v5.Finally, if you go for broadband router product - go for brick and mortar. Amazon.com restocking charges are hefty.
Grainy ISO 100 pictures at any light conditions. Usage of 5mp and low sharpness options partially solves the problem, but if you take pictures with Panasonic DMC-FZ7 and compare ... it will be clear that a garbage trash is the right place for this camera.I had Panasonic DMC-FZ7 and the only cons. is really noisy high ISO sensitivity mode.In FZ8 camera Panasonic implemented the Venus III processor (FZ7 has Venus II processor). As a result picture quality really improved at high ISO sensitivity modes but DRAMATICALLY changed for the WORSE in ISO 100 mode.
This is a terrible, second-rate product. First of all, calling it a &quot;hard case&quot; is a joke. This case is WAY TOO SOFT to protect your PDA. You can easily bend the metal with your hands. (In fact, I can bend it and I have all sorts of problems which weaken my hands!) Next, in order to charge your PDA, you must remove it from the case. Take a look at the picture. See those clips? You've got to slide your PDA in and out every time you want to charge it. Wear and tear on you AND your PDA. Poor design, poor material, poor quality.I am returning this case and have already replaced it with a PalmOne Series Hard Case (you can find it by searching the Amazon website for this number: B0000665QW). It's a MUCH better, stronger, high quality, good-looking case. And don't be scared off by the higher price! You can actually get it from third-party vendors (click the &quot;new &amp; used&quot; link under the picture) for LESS than this Fellowes sub-par case. I bought my Palm case from PerformancePDA for a GREAT price, terrific customer service, and fast delivery.
I bought this product for my mother as a present. She took hundreds of pictures and now cannot download them or access them. What a disappointment! Do not buy this product. I have tried to contact the company in vain. I called their phone number. It has been disconnected. I emailed them countless times. No reply. Now I can't even find the company when doing a simple google search. Buy this product at your own peril. I cannot recommend it.
I have also had problems with this camera. As soon as the warranty period was up, my camera stopped recording. I get a black screen when trying to record and the same plays back. I barely used the camera and always keep it in a safe place. I paid over $300 for a camera that I barely used and broke after the warranty ended, not a very good bang for the buck!
Don't even consider this mouse, especially now that the Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse is available (see my review elsewhere for that product).I had the Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 for a couple of weeks before trading up to the Explorer Mini Mouse. The 4000 cursor drifted all over the place and the range was too limited for me. I have a ThinkPad R40 with the mouse USB dongle on the left side and the mouse on the right. The range was OK as long as I stayed close to the right side of the ThinkPad, but a hand width movement to the right put it out of range.I talked with Microsoft technical support a couple of times about the fact that the cursor would drift on its own all over the page. It turned out that the problem was my desk surface. My desk has a blonde pine top. It's not glossy at all but I suppose you could say it is slightly (very slightly) shiny. That's too much gloss for this mouse. Tech support explained that the 4000 functioned best with a white, non-shiny pad and the solution was for me to tape an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of white copy paper to the top of my desk and use that as a pad. That did stop the cursor drift but wasn't a solution I was willing to live with.The 4000 USB dongle is quite large (too large IMHO) and has a button underneath which must be pressed while simultaneously pressing a button under the mouse to sync the USB dongle to the mouse. Due to the range limitations, I inserted the USB dongle into a stacked USB port on the backside of my ThinkPad but quickly realized the 4000 USB dongle had to be on the bottom of the USB stack or I couldn't reach its sync button.With the 4000, I felt that I lost some precision, accuracy, and sensitivity. It felt a bit sluggish, the movement seemed a slightly dampened, a problem that was immediately alleviated when I went back to my previous Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse Blue or upgraded to the Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse.Micsoft tech support even recommended that, with my desk surface, I trade up to the newer Explorer Mini Mouse. I did just that. I now use it for business, academic, and home applications and couldn't be happier.
I purchased my Samsung SyncMaster 305T back in October 2007 from a reputable, massive online retailer. At that time I was trying to decide between competing 30-inch displays from Dell, HP, and Samsung. They all seemed to perform more-or-less identically, for all practical purposes, so I went with the best price, which was the 305T. I have owned two Samsung displays in the past, one still ticking and one inexplicably dying mere days after warranty expiration, so I was 50/50 with my Samsung Experience thusfar. From the time my display arrived until September 14, 2008 I was ecstatic with the display. Performance was stellar and I had little to gripe about with the 305T outside of a few minor nitpicks.Until...It was September 14, 2008 and, without notice, as I was performing the mundane task of reading the morning's emails, the 305T began displaying thin vertical pinstripes. A few moments later it began a strobe-like, headache-inducing flicker. Just to be certain it was the display I tried it on a second computer, and then with a new Dual-link DVI cable. Nothing worked. The 305T carries a full three (3) year warranty, and since I was a few days under just the first year I figured Samsung would take care of it in a jiffy, so on October 19 I called Samsung to report the malfunction and Samsung indeed *appeared* to take the matter seriously (Samsung Transaction #4002638415, if anyone from Samsung is reading). I was told that they would ship a replacement ASAP to my nearest UPS store where, upon arrival, I could simply bring my faulty unit into the store and physically exchange it for the new one and the UPS store would return it in the box at no charge to me! WOW! What a novel solution!Or so I thought...Over one full *month* passed without hearing a word, so I called Samsung to check on the exchange status, at which time I was informed that Samsung themselves were OUT OF STOCK (though the 305T was in stock at every major retailer I checked with) and they would have to issue me a full refund of the purchase price instead. Well... I supposed, though it certainly would have been nice if someone had notified me sooner. Samsung then informed me that they would be emailing me a "UPS Return Shipment" tag and I was to ship the unit back using that tag. Well, yet *another* full MONTH passed with no tag. I phoned weekly looking for status updates, until the tag finally arrived in my email inbox. That very same day, having long-since packaged the 305T for its return trip, I affixed the label and sent it out (same day, mind you). According to UPS tracking (and the Samsung website) Samsung received my defective 305T on 11/17/2008. I telephoned to make sure Samsung was aware of the received return and requested they hasten my refund, since it had now been TWO full months at that time since initial contact.Well, here we are, Christmas Eve Day, December 24, 2008, well over THREE FULL MONTHS and counting, with multiple weekly calls to Samsung's "Executive Customer Relations" ("ECR") department and we're no closer to a resolution. No refund, no replacement, no contact whatsoever from Samsung! They claim that they have everything necessary to complete the refund, copy of original [..] (who, by the way, refused to publish my somewhat negative review so as not to affect sales) purchase receipt, returned unit, all paperwork, etc, but they have no idea why the refund is taking so long (their "refund department" is completely separate from their "ECR" department)! They have my $1,200.00, my defective 305T, and conservatively 7-8 full hours of my time (getting through to ECR takes ~20 minutes per call, plus another 10-20 of being put on hold to "check" for various things).So, I make my way to good, old Google to see whether I am an isolated incident or have fellow miserable Samsung "customers."UGH! My heart sank.It would appear that my experience is not atypical, but rather seems to be the standard approach of Samsung when dealing with warranty service, exchanges, or refunds. Most people wait and wait and wait and may never receive either an exchange or a refund and are left with a defective, *in-warranty* product!I'm not a negative reviewer. I'm not a hot-head. I truly try to find an amicable resolution to all problems or conflicts. This is why I waited until CHRISTMAS EVE -- over three (3) full months -- before reaching a point where I felt compelled to respond publically.Samsung may make nice products, while they work (my upright Washer/Dryer are also Samsung from 2007 -- now I am worried), but if you value any support I can not stress enough how imperative it is to avoid a company that conducts themselve in an egregiously disreputable manner......Samsung.
I have owned a number of Maxtor drives in the past and outgrown all of them. This one is a complete dud!This drive has some great features: Raid, and triple interface USB 2.0, Firewire 400 & 800.Shortly after I purchased this, bad reviews about it's reliability started showing up online. I warned my wife to use it only for her video files- things that she could recover from the original tapes. Fortunately, that was all she lost when the drive died after just a couple months of use. When these die, the Raid protection does you no good, because the whole thing dies.It was still under warranty, and presumably because these drives are so unreliable Maxtor sent me a 2tb Seagate drive as a replacement. I am somewhat pleased to get a drive that doesn't have such a terrible track record, but the replacement Seagate has no Raid capability, and no Firewire 800. (Seagate now owns Maxtor, I believe.) I'll be saving my money for a Drobo or similar device in the future.
GPS always told me address was on the wrong side of the road. One day, miles from water it told me " you must now take a ferry". Threw it away.
I like this camera. the pictures are great. Just make sure that you use the USB, and don't use Flashpath to get the pictures to your computer. I did the latter for a while, and it's really bad. And the USB only works sporadically. What use are great pictures if you can't get them off your camera? And by all means use rechargeable batteries. The thing is a total battery hog. That said, the pictures are great.
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 $25 when models with more memory are now available at lower prices than was spent on this. Now I will look for a different brand.
This is not a bad card-it's vey useful. It cost so much money! I have an Audiovox mp3 player and to get a extra 32meg card for it costs 50$ 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!
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.
I purchased this KVM as a cost effective solution for switching between my Windows PC and Mac mini. It worked great for about a week, but then it started giving me problems recognizing my USB mouse. The mouse would work great if plugged directly into either computer, but would not function when plugged into the KVM. I gave up and just used two mice and the KVM for everything else.I eventually gave things another try a few months later and once again it worked for about a week. Then, my USB keyboard started having issues. Now, I did try both the USB ports to make sure this was not an issue with the KVM USB ports. The problem followed the device, not the port.Now this KVM just sits in a box and collects dust. I have two separate computers with two keyboards, mice, and monitors. I would not recommend the purchase of this device. I gave it two stars because when it did work, it worked great. I refused to purchase a new keyboard and mouse given that they work fine directly attached to any computer, but who knows if that may fix my issue.
I like this camera but after a couple of years the screen now shutters and you have to turn it on and off to get it to stop. Life expectancy is a little less than I had hoped for.
Borrowed my daughter's to test it out before buying one for myself. Plugged my Compaq R4000 notebook in and got about 10 minutes worth of computing done before the inverter's yellow light started blinking and the "shut me down" alarm started chirping. I removed the plug from the cigarette lighter and the metal was hot enough to burn me.Not recommended.
I purchased a Creative Zen M 4 months ago. I had it 2 weeks and had to return it because the hard drive kept freezing up. I got a new one and it wasn't any better. The company wouldn't work because I had lost the original purchase receipt (my fault). So it got dumped and I am now looking for something else. I had a creative Jukebox which ran and ran for years. This little machine however is a piece of junk. Be sure to check out the warranty before purchasing oneCreative Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player (Black)
I bought this not even 2 years ago for small use in kitchen. Well,suddently not working,got it checked and main ciruit board is shot. Will cost more to repair than it cost which was over $300 in 12/05. Magnavox just told me today( becuase of one yr warranty) they will sellme another one for $218 plus tax and have only a 3 month warranty.They probably were going to send me a refurbished one and I declined. THis TV was only for morning coffee use and while I cooked in kitchen. I usually don't buy an extended warranty but after dealing with this electronics company , I guess we will have to rethink it. I will never BUY another Magnavox TV again and suggest the same for anyone else.
The picture of the blue CAT6 cable is not the same as what was received. I specifically ordered this new cable due to the fact that I prefer the "Snagless Protector". The items ordered is depicted as having this "Snagless Protector" yet arrived with the older, less user friendly style protector. This may seem trivial if all you're looking for is a CAT6 patch cable. It works fine like that. I specifically color code my network and want it to look and function in a certain way in addition to performing well.Had I been sent what I thought I was ordering I would be thoroughly satisfied.
I got mine yesterday, returning it today. I changed the headphones of course, but the sound quality does not come anywhere close at all to the new Sony S2 Sports Walkman. I like to hear the clarity in the background on vocals and guitars, but with the new shuffle, these sounds blended together and sounded rather dull. I know I will be in the minority here, but if you are open minded and want awesome sound quality, there are far better choices out there.If one brand is all you have ever tried, one brand is all you will ever know.I admit that it looks great though!Sony Model in comparison was: Sony NW-S203F 1 GB
I investigated one of these as an alternative to the Sony KB100 and the now-discontinued KB11.Where the KB100 folds in half and the KB11 folds in a now-familar "W" shape, the Wireless Universal (WU from here on in) has three components -- a keyboard that folds in half and a third component (housing the PDA support and infrared arm) that flops down over the folded keyboard. The result is a box that's significantly thicker, wider and longer than either of the other keyboards.It's also more complicated. Either of the other two require that you unfold them, pull out the PDA support and then dock the PDA. This one requires you to Unfold the support component, then unfold the keyboard, then tilt up the support, then open and position three wire loop PDA "locators" then unfold and position the IR sensor arm. Complicated, time consuming, and more stuff to break.Unlike the KB100, there's no way to recharge your PDA while you work -- no port for the AC adapter -- and this keyboard seems to consume PDA battery faster than the other two keyboards mentioned.In operation, you need to be very careful that you start the keyboard software after you get the PDA in the cradle, and you should avoid moving the PDA out of the keyboard with the keyboard software still running -- some PDAs have experienced lockups that required a hard reset to fix. If you're sitting in a Starbucks where anyone else is using IR with a laptop, cell phone or another PDA, you can get spurious characters appearing on your system. The keyboard touch isn't bad, and the travel is adequate, but the right shift key is small, and in a place where it's very easy to hit another key if you're not used to the placement.All in all, this is a clunky replacement for the very good Targus Stowaway series; Targus has evidently declined to purchase the version of the Stowaway from ThinkOutside that supports the newer Clie models and seems to believe this will save them from having to support a different keyboard for the widening variety of PDAs. Unfortunately, the've moved *away* from portability into an unnecessarily larger size and into complexity with this item, and mine went back after the second day. It's now between the ThinkOutside Stowaway XT and the Sony KB100, with the ThinkOutside Stowaway for Clie a possible third.
I use the iTrip in my car mostly. It has to be placed right next to the radio (not the antenna) to come in clear. Anywhere else fills my music with unbearable static. Also, the iTrip dramatically reduces my iPod's battery. I would be getting 10-12 hours, but using this thing drops me to 4-5 if I'm lucky.
I bought this unit because of the price, and learned a lesson... It's worth paying a little extra to buy a reputable brand.I lost the remote, so I went out and bought a universal remote. Bad move... universal remotes which work with "almost every brand" do not work with this one. So I called Apex, and after paying three times what I would have spent on a universal.... which also doesn't work!I called their technical support line and was told that they are now aware that their new remote does not work and that their techs are working on the issue and I should "call them back" in a week or two. (And, no, there's nothing they can do in the meantime...)Since the TV/DVD itself has no "enter" button and no fast-forward or rewind, it's practically useless until/unless they figure out how to get a remote to work with it.Next time I'll buy from an established, reputable manufacturer.
Well, I think my title says it all. When it was working it seemed like a good little dvd player. The first time I used it during a lay-over the battery died before the end of my 2 hour movie. It then broke for no apparent reason after only two more uses.
I bought this device for its aesthetics alone; it matched my appletv. Unfortunately, unlike cheaper boxes, it doesn't work with AppleTV alongside a Samsung TV.After a month of frustration, plugging and unplugging the AppleTV directly into the TV, the XtremeHD box just stopped working, no lights, no response to the remote, nothing.Contacting XtremeMac has yielded nothing.This is a serious piece of junk. Beware shoppers, it may look pretty, but it is ugly inside.
Ordered the speakers and when they came in, I was getting ready to install and I was connecting the wires and noticed the wire harness for the connection which is just 2 braided wires one on each side have fell off. Luckly I know how to solder and have a solder gun so I resoldered the connections and made it work. I recommend not to buy this item at all, you get what you pay for, if you dont trust me oh well your lost.
Didn't work right out of the packaging. My computer recognized that I had plugged something in but the monitor received no image. I used a different cable and I immediately had an image.
Please be careful if you decide on this card; I have had 3 of them go bad on me. After I took pictures and tried to review them, a big question mark came up on my camera screen.
It was suggested that I try the Cleartone strings, but having used Elixr PB for a while now, these strings fall short of my expectations. They are not as bright as Elixr and seem to have more diffculty staying in tune. Gave them a try but now they're coming off.
used this item on 3 weddings rubber grip that helps hold flach in place came unglued. the off camera trigger comes lose all the time. The lock that holds camre in horizontal place broke!!!
I ordered this charger a month ago. Since, they've sent me three chargers all the same, all wrong. They've sent me the shuffle charger three times in a row. Don't waste your money on this product, for a few bucks more you can get a company that will actually send you the right product the first time.
You've read all the reviews here, and I certainly agree with most of them. I will never drive without a GPS system again, and the Garmin iQue offers substantial advantages over dealer OEM and other units.Here's the big problem though. The unit crashes frequently in the middle of a trip. The screen freezes and the unit cannot even be reset. You have to wait hours until the battery fully discharges, then place the unit in its cradle to recharge it.This is a huge disadvantage, and apparently, not one Garmin is very concerned about. Crashes did not start happening until after the warrant had expired.In short - you will love it, then you will hate it, maybe love it again, but eventually despise it.
I had continual problems with my netgear products and spent over 40 hours on with their customer service (Customer service is in Delhi, India, and I was constantly frustrated by the lack of ability to communicate). I finally threw the product away and bought Linksys, and have been happy ever since!
Despite having to reset the router multiple times because it has trouble handling more than one connection at a time, it is extremely slow. The wired connection runs at about 1/2 to 1/3 the speed of my netgear router, and the wireless connection is quite slow too. However, it works for the most part and I have not had much trouble lately. It is still slow though.
I received a pair of Audio Technica ("A-T") ATH-ANC7 Active Noise Cancellingheadphones as a gift for Christmas 2008. I didn't like them, so I soldthem and bought a pair of Bose QC-2's. This review compares anddiscusses them both.Here is how I rated them. The scale I use is: Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good,Excellent.Noise ReductionBack in the late 80's and early 90's I rode a motorcycle and would wear foamearplugs often. Those earplugs reduce noise very well, like putting yourfingers tightly in your ears. They are a little less effective with lowerfrequencies because they are transmitted more readily throughyour skull bones.I was somewhat disappointed to discover that over- or on-the-ear noisecancelling headphones do not reduce noise as well as a $2 foam plug. Thatsaid, the noise reduction on these devices is adequate, and there are reasonsto consider them: 1) They're easier to put on and take off at will, 2) Theyreduce external noise without affecting your ability to listen to music,3) They won't get the inside of your ear dirty, 4) Many people find earplugsto be uncomfortable.So I tested both headsets on the highway in our old Toyota. I was surprisedto see how well they reduced the low-midrange road noise. In a side-by-sidecomparison, I found the noise reduction to be quite similar, however, theQC-2's had a subtle "sea shell" effect (try cupping your hand over your ear),where I actually could hear a faint echoy-ness to the external sounds. It wasquite subtle but to me it was there. The A-T's beat the Bose by a whisper.Noise Reduction Score: ATH-ANC7: Very Good. QC-2: Good.SoundSome writers on Amazon have claimed that the QC-2's bass is superior to theATH-ANC7's, or that the ATH-ANC7 has greater clarity or whatnot. I conductedan extended listening test of the two headphones (making sure that they wereat equivalent volumes), and could not tell the difference. Perhaps othershave more refined hearing than I, but to me they simply sounded identical.Sound Score: ATH-ANC7: Very Good. QC-2: Very Good.FitWhy, Audio-Technica??? You did such a great job on other aspects of yourheadphones, but regarding fit you really blew it. This was the dealbreaker forme with respect to the ATH-ANC7's. I could not wear them after 20 minutesbecause they were so uncomfortable. I swear, A-T really frustratesme on this point.Here are the problems: The headphone is designed to be around-the-ear, howeverit did not fit mine. Also, though the earcups rotate back 90 degrees sothey lie flat in their carrying case, they rotate the other way only 5 or 10degrees. To get proper fit I had to flip the headphones around. Finally, whenthe headphone is on my head the inside speaker part rests against my externalear.Maybe it's just me, but these are all things that Bose got right so I know I'mnot the only one. The earcups fit totally around my ears. You can swivelthem forward 30 degrees or so to fit your head. And when you look at theinside of the earcup, you can see that the driver is set deep and angled toavoid resting on your ear.All it took was proper engineering. I can wear the QC-2's as long as I want.No uncomfortable pressure points.That A-T missed such an easy and important mark is inexcusable in myopinion.Fit Score: ATH-ANC7: Ridiculously lousy. QC-2: Very Good.Finish (or quality)I know others here have claimed that the QC-2 is flimsy or whatnot, but I don'tsee it. I see little to no difference in quality between the two brands. Theyuse plastic, metal, glue, and screws in all the right places. The headphonesneed to be lightweight, right? 'Nuff said.I have to say that the finish for both is good. So,Finish Score: ATH-ANC7: Good. QC-2: Good.PriceAs you know, the total of the ATH-ANC7 will be about $100. For the Bose,about $300. What are you getting for your extra $200? I don't know. If youcan't afford 300 bucks for a headphone, you may react to the QC-2 in the sameway that I reacted to the fit of the ATH-ANC7.Price Score: ATH-ANC7: Good. QC-2: PoorShopping ExperiencePurchasing a headphone is not the same as just picking up an iPod or othermusic player. It's a piece of audio equipment that you wear, so you need tobe happy with the fit as well as the function. Thus it's important toensure that the vendor has a liberal return policy. We did not. :-(In the case of Electronics Expo (Amazon's seller for the ATH-ANC7), they havea 20% restocking fee. A quick review on eBay shows that people are regularlyselling open box ATH-ANC7s for more than you get on a return. So you'd bebetter off selling it there than returning it, which makes their return policyrather useless.Meanwhile, Bose offers a 30-day full refund. I didn't use it, so I can'tcomment.Shopping Score: ATH-ANC7: Caveat emptor. QC-2: Caveat Emptor here, too-why not?OverallIn total, I have to give the ATH-ANC7 a "Poor". The Bose QC-2 gets a"Very Good".Sorry, Audio Technica. You need to get the basics right. A bargain is nobargain if the thing goesn't work for you. So I'm going to give theseheadphones only 2 stars. That said, if you can pick them up and try themrisk-free- go for it! If you're happy with them then good on ya! You'llbe $200 happier than I.
The unit is very nice and shipped fast !!!!!!! BUT BEWARE OF SPRING LOADED LID IT FLINGS OPEN THEN SNAPS THE HINDGES POOR CONSTRUCTON OF HINDGES!! UNIT IS STILL INSTALLED AND LID SNAPS BUT IS ON EDGE OF BEING DESTROYED.... 1ST TRY SNAP!!
i loved it for the first 3 days that it worked. decent sound, nice design. but here i am on day 4, and the sound just went out in 1 ear. i wish i'd saved the shipping box...
After looking over countless reviews and words of wisdom, I decided to purchase the HD280 for the noted incredible sounds quality and isolation. However, I overlooked the "vice grip" reviews that some posted regarding comfort since so many others raved about the amazing comfort.When I received my package today I was extremely excited until I actually tried the headphones on. The material around the ears is not the soft leather-like material I had anticipated (like Bose AE2's) and rather is a though plastic feeling material that is not uncomfortable, but I definitely did not find it especially comfortable. The vice grip effect was really what killed these headphones to me. As a gamer and listener I wear headphones for extended periods of time and within 30 minutes of wearing these I had a ridiculous headache. Despite the fact that the sound quality these headphones provide is true amazing, it is impossible to enjoy the amazing sound quality when your head hurts extremely badly. I understand that this comes with the territory of having such amazing isolation and the closed, over the ear design, however this pain was truly unbearable. After trying them once more this afternoon, I packaged them back up and send them back to Amazon for a refund.I am very surprised that reviews similar to this were not popularized since the pain was (unfortunately) unbearable for me, perhaps I am the only one.I currently am using a Razer Carcharias and I was looking for an upgrade in terms of sound quality and isolation as well as a headphone that works in order settings besides at the computer, however I could not sacrifice comfort to the degree that the HD 280's did.I am unsure what headphones I was going to purchase (Sony MDRXB500?) next but in the future I will not buy headphones that I have no tried first.
Only 10 out of the 25 pack actually worked. I use CyberLink for label printing and all I wanted was some basic text, no fancy anything but it turns out that it would only print to just about every other disc.LightScribe Error: #0xC0040208"The disch in the LightScribe drive is not recognized'If anyone can recommend CDs that actually work, please do. I'm through with HP discs.
When the computer on my Schwinn Exercise Bike failed 5 months into a three year service contract with N.E.W., I realized that they had never mailed me a contract. I hunted the contact info down through Amazon, got in touch with the company and requested a service call. Although they came to look at the bike, the computer they promised would be sent never came. Numerous phone calls and three weeks later, N.E.W. contacted me and stated flatly that they were canceling the contract, not refunding the money for the 2-1/2 plus years remaining on the contract, but sending me the cost of the Schwinn (but not the unused portion of the contract) because "it was not cost-effective for N.E.W. to repair the bike." When I argued that this was an unfair and deceptive practice, they stated that their right to do this was in the small print of the contract (that I had never received!)I asked to speak with a manager, but none was available. I asked to have a manager call me, but none did. I researched the manufacturer's warranty (which is not related to the service contract) and found that the computer was covered by Schwinn for one year. When I called Schwinn, they were wonderfully responsive. However, I found that I needed to go through N.E.W. to have the part delivered and installed. I have been without the use of my bike for over three weeks, have spent several frustrating hours on the phone and have been subjected to arrogance and unresponsiveness on the part of the service contractor, N.E.W. From now on I will buy products locally and will buy my service contracts through local vendors.
Man,At first, this product was great. I could have two different hard drives transferring data, charging an iPod or iPhone, etc. It took all I could throw at it. Then, about one month in, it completely stopped working. Not a single USB drive still works. I have tried switching out USB cords, plugs, devices... turns out the product just gave up the ghost.So now I own a broken piece of junk.
well the title pretty much covers it! i did all the setup stuff correctly and just couldnt get this thing to sound right. finally i just stuck it in my work truck for when i gotta drive out of town. very unimpressed
I bought this for my 60gb Ipod Photo the same day I got the ipod. I parked every few miles trying to get a better signal.....which made me late for my date. And when I got to my date, teh static and sound got so unbearable that I just turned the darn thing off and listened to *gasp* the radio.This will be returned within the next few days and I will look into other means of playing the ipod in my car.
Looks like the genuine article, but it doesn't stay in the 12-volt cigarette adapter in my car.I've tried it in several cars, same effect.I bought a different adapter that works fine, so I'm wondering if I have to strap this down with rubber bands or something to really keep it in the port. Meh.
I wasn't expecting too much, I've seen this product shopped around under different company names - and most everyone who reviewed it thought it was a fine product. It supports all the major cards, plays music and video, and has an overall nice design.What really upset me though was that the picture here is misleading. Yes it does look like the picture, but what they don't show you is on the actual product (and the product's box) there is a hideous looking logo that says "Digital Frames" which occupies the entire front lower right corner and is a real eyesore, and looks downright cheap. Had I known this, I certainly wouldn't have bought it. (It's not removable either, trust me.) I bought it as a gift for my non-techy parents, and it is really easy to use, I just wished it looked like the picture and didn't have that damn logo.As far as the image quality, you can definately see lines going across, but it reminds me of those Sony Wega tv's. The colors are decent enough and there is a brightness adjuster on the right.If not for the logo this would have been 4 stars and I wouldn't think of returning it.*** In response to the other reviewer who didn't know what I was talking about: The logo I am upset with is not in the digital screen, but painted onto the lower right corner of the frame. I was expecting the entire frame to be clean and sleek - like advertised. Perhaps you got a different better version, and I was just unlucky.
The videos is all fuzzy now and it doesn't work. After a couple months of use. I'm very disappointed and do not recommend this!
I picked up this RCA indoor TV antenna up at Walmart for $10 after discontinuing my Bright House Networks cable service which was about to take a $45 a month price hike. This antenna would not pick up a single channel here in New Port Richey, Florida. I guess I'll try one of the attic mounts next, either the GE or the Winegard Freevision.
I bought this two months ago, and in general it is a good unit. However, I like listening to audio books that I have made into mp3 files, as well as mp3 music. This is where the Philips fails. Look on the packaging. Look on the directions that come with it. Look on the Philips web page. You will see that it CLAIMS to have a resume functionality. That is to say that you can turn the thing off, and it will start again the next day where you left off. It is only when you go to the product support page that you discover that there is a "feature": in order to save battery power, resume does not apply when using batteries; only when you are using a wall-wart adapter will it resume. Hardly portable. I've tested this on Panasonic and Sony devices, and the resume will hold for more than a day; I didn't bother going beyond that.Philips will absolutely NOT take this thing back. This is a "feature" not a defect. Although it seems to be a "feature" that doesn't get attention drawn to it. They deny that there is any deception in claiming there is a resume function, because there is.....when on AC power. But for some reason they choose not to explain this on the packaging or anywhere else that might affect your decision to buy this thing.So if you need continuity when listening to mp3's, DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Go buy yours in person, this is a risk I took for fifty+ dollars that I've regretted ever since. The handle is wobbly, so it's not safe to lift.Couldn't find a customer service number anywhere on this purchase, not liking this transaction. A number of people tried to figure out a way to fix the handle, so we didn't return it. This is one item best checked before purchase.
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.
I have had this cable for about a month now. It has terrible grounding issues with my guitars. I have tested many different cables and guitars in order to isolate this cable as the culprit. Stay away! Spend a dollar more for a better cable, as long as it isn't made by Hosa!Buyer beware!!
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
i bought a spindle of 50 of these crappy cdrs... biggest mistake ever....was only able to burn 5 cdrs! recommend:DO NOT BUY
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.
I purchased this in July.. Installed per directions 4 times.. Updated drivers and spent countless days on the phone with customer support in Phillipines. They told me over and over how to take out and reinstall and when I did and it didn't fix the problem, they would send me up to the next level for them to tell me to do the same thing over again.I hung up and did my own thing! I got it to work!! By disabling the entire security on my router! Thats the only way that it would work!I contacted Microsoft thinking it was a problem on there end.... Nope! They worked with me for days.. reviewing my computer and files and determined that it was Linksys issue.Not wanting to talk to Phillipians again... I got online and researched my model and found that I am not the only one that is having this problem. Linksys's forums are full of people having the same issue... With no real fix! Some have tweaked it to get there's to work! But most still can't get it to work.I finally called Linksys back.. Insisting on speaking with customer service in the USA I held my ground and finally was sent to a person in Arizona! She listened to me and is seeing if she can get me help on this. She didn't seem surprised with the trouble that I was having with this pci adapter!I wouldn't purchase it! and if you like supporting American's I wouldnt purchase Linksys anymore! I only purchase from companies that have customer service reps in the USA.Update: Still working on this issue! 6 months later! The USA Customer help number is 877-959-7467. I still had to talk with the Phillipians to get a case number for return. THEY INFORMED ME THIS PRODUCT WAS DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE and non operational! I then had to redial the above number to get to someone that could start the process for return. I'm done with Linksys! Sad, they used to be a great company with wonderful products. But I like good customer service!
This is a very nice camera in terms of the photos it takes, but I have had technical problems. The problem is that the camera displays a message &quot;please remove lens cap&quot; even though the lens cap has been removed. This is an intermittent problem which sometimes prevents me from taking pictures. Annoying.I have no idea how common this problem is and am prepared to give Nikon the benefit of the doubt that this is unusual and should not be taken as indicative of the quality of their digital cameras as a whole, however I do have a problem with the quality of service offered, which is certainly more broadly applicable.The product is under warranty so I sent this back to be repaired. Nikon would not cover the cost of shipping, although I asked them to do so. The camera was serviced and returned (2 weeks later), however the problem persisted. I requested that Nikon send me a new unit since they had failed to fix the problem and I did not have time to send it to them for another two weeks before I visited family for Christmas. Their service policy prevented them from doing this, but since it was a return service they would pay for shipping this time around. No good to me.The implication is that they take ownership of the problem if they fail to fix it with the first visit, however I would suggest that they ought to take full ownership of the faulty product from the start. They tell me that their policy is that they will consider replacing the product if I have to send it in for repair for the same problem a THIRD time. (I think I will be shopping for Canon camera by that stage)They are one step behind where a company of their standing should be. Sloppy.
Yuck! Way too uncomfortable - I couldn't last 30 minutes wearing this, let alone a 12 hour flight to Narita.
I tried to hook up this KVM switch and struggled with the cable placement like everyone else talked about. And then powered it on and it started beeping. I had a wired keyboard and mouse plugged in. Didn't matter, still beeped. So I double checked my cables, and still it beeped. Then I switched the mouse to the keyboard side and it stopped beeping, however the computer now interpreted the mouse movements as keystrokes and every move of the mouse would type jibberish into any available text box. So now I have a 2nd mouse plugged into the keyboard port to stop the beeping and my main mouse is plugged into one of the alternate device ports. This product is so incredibly bad. I wouldn't even expect this out of a knockoff.
I read one review that claims this machine works with the imac G5, and based on that review, I ordered this machine. I wasted a good 4 hours setting this up, running to the store to buy the USB cable that does not come with this machine (why can't they just throw in a USB cable for this?) and discovered that it is not compatible with the imac G5. This printer model isn't even on Canon's website. It may be that this printer works with some imac G5's but mine runs on os x version 10.4.8, and it definitely does not work.I'm returning it to Amazon ASAP.
I have a Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop running Windows XP. Now, none of that makes a difference. why? The disc HAS NO EXE just 2 dll files labeled for windows 2000 and windows ME. However, the labeling doesn't matter. without any kind of auto-run or exe, the disc is useless. This is a total waste of money.
This was my first gps purchase. The unit worked ok for the first 6 weeks with the same slow performance and qwerks others complained of. In the last 2 weeks it began to turn off and restart itself randomly. This problem became progressively worse and now the unit will not stay on for more than a few seconds before it restarts, making it impossible to use.I have found the "support" at magellan (thales navigation) to be abysmal. After 3 attempts and 2 weeks of Correspondence they have yet to provide me with a return autorization number needed for repair. I would highly discourage anyone considering doing business with this company. The money saved is not worth the headaches.
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."
Beware, you might need the help of a techie to set this up if you have a simple home network.For trouble-free operation and to get the full benefits of the product it assumes that you have 1) a wireless access point (for infrastructure mode) and 2) a router or other residential gateway that serves DHCP. The person I set this up for had neither. So we had to put a PCI wireless card in his only desktop, which was tapping his DSL modem directly, and enable XP Internet Connection Sharing and ad-hoc wireless with static addresses. This requires a certain level of wi-fi, tcp/ip and firewall knowledge that the average consumer doesn't have and a thorough workout of practically all of the unit's configuration options -- a tedious process itself. This is all complicated by the fact that the supplied documentation is zero help for this kind of configuration (and questionable for the "normal" one) and, as is often the case with Linksys fringe products, there are zero online support resources as in NO knowledge base entries for the product, nothing. This is extremely poor customer service. Especially considering the high volume of customer service calls this product must generate. Also frustratingly missing was any description of what network ports the unit uses so that a firewall can be configured properly (again, using internet connection sharing).In the end we got both the Internet Radio and Music Server options working but not without much hair pulling. This should really be considered a "kit" instead of a product. In our situation it worked but just barely and only because I have experience configuring awnry wireless LAN products.As for quality, the unit is plasticky but that should come as no surprise to Linksys regulars. The speakers are a disappointment and don't perform like they look like they might. But any serious user is going to connect this to their existing audio system anyway so no big deal.All in all I think it is a risky purchase for the general public. I'm giving it 2 stars because I believe only 40% of buyers at most will not regret the purchase.
I have about 40 of these things. I thought I'd replace all the AA in the house and trusted the name. The 2500AH rating suggested they had the storage power to work in almost any application. I've used nothing but 2 Energizer's chargers purchased as part of a package with batteries. These things are junk! They exhaust very quickly in every application I've used them in. They also loose their ability to recharge in short order, I doubt it is 10% of the advertised endurance. I went back to alkaline for now until someone can produce a good rechargeable. Good idea, terrible quality!
According to tech support the firmware update is supposed to fix the memory card problem etc. etc.However, it has been promised since December and is still not available.I returned mine and am getting an iPod. At least I know that will work as advertised.
Maybe I'm new to this printer ink game but in my experience I get printer ink cartridges that have the electronic chip on them that allows you to insert them into a print so they start printing immediately. They do say in the title tag here WITHOUT CHIP, but I didn't pick up on it and just wanted to warn any future buyers that in order to get these to work you'll have to use razor blades and double stick tape to transfer the electronic chip to these ghetto little ink cartridges. Canon doesn't make them and I doubt they're even legal. What kind of third world company sells ink without an electronic chip. I give it an extra star for me being an idiot and not realizing that WITHOUT CHIP means without the essential printer ink cartridge electronic chip that all ink cartridges should have.
I have tens of thousands of slides to scan and I was hoping for the price that this would do the trick. Nothing but jams and mis alighns, Unfortunately when it jams you can not take off the cover to get the lide out withough removing the void if removed sticker. It is a shame. I even tried placing the slides in new holders and also purchased the slide mounts that offer different spacing and the carousol. It is too bad. now I have an $800 slide viewer. Now I use a nikon coolscan and I do one at a time but they are amazing. even when this machine didnt jam it would not scan them correctly.
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.
I had a 60 gig Maxtor drive that failed after about a year in use (25 days after the warranty expired and Maxtor would not replace it.) Because of low price and other good reviews, I replaced it with this 120 gig Maxtor drive. It failed in 2 days. No more Maxtors for me. A Quantum drive was in this machine for 2 years - no problems. I replaced it because I needed a bigger drive.I am suprised more people don't complain of quality problems with Maxtors. I am now looking for a Quantum or Seagate to replace the Maxtor.
Buy another camcorder! This one will be a waste of your time and money. On paper this camcorder is great. However, not only is it overpriced and full of extraneous features. It is also difficult to use, has a poorly written manual and horrible support. I tried the SONY product support line at 888-449-7669 twice, but got little help.Additionally, writing to the memory stick produces poor quality images, and there is no built in video light. Finally, the PC software that comes with the camera leaves much to be desired.My excitement about buying this camera and all its accesories has been replaced with utter contempt for SONY. I now understand why the company has been having so many problems.
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 have yet to back up all the files on my computer due to the fact that certain files are not supported and can't be downloaded.I thought it would be a simple process,however I was sadly mistaken.
Buyers BEWARE!! Hopefully you will read these reviews or pick up on the product description before you make the mistake of ordering this item - the sale is NOT for an entire set of cartridges as the picture would imply, but for a SINGLE CYAN INK CARTRIDGE.The item itself is fine - a genuine HP 02 ink cartridge - but you can buy the same thing for half the price almost anywhere else.
I tried to burn these DVDs on two completely different burners one is LG H10A and the other is a Toshiba SD-R6472. None were successful. Terrible media. This kind of stuff shouldn't be sold freely on the market. Disappointing. I've lost my money.
The Nikon 12x50 had a sharp image, but I had problems with them fogging up even while using them in my living room or in back porch. It would take only about one minute and the eye piece was fogged up. I might think that the model "Extreme" which are anti-fog might be a better choice because they are supposed to be filled with a gas. I sent the binoculars back because after one minute they were not use to me.The seller (17th street Photo )refunder my credit card, so I was happy with their responce.I would use them again.
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.
The transmitter doesn't work. I tried everything I could think of to try and make it work but it doesnt.
After about a month of good work the card died without any visible reason. Windows continued to see the card correctly, but it kept saying that network cable is disconnected.Indeed, the lights on the dongle were out, as well as the lights on the router. I tried different cables, but it did not help. I sent the card to NetGear for replacement.I got another card. It worked fine for a week and then began to show bad contact between the dongle and the card. I needed to adjust the dongle in its slot slightly in order to make it work. Slight movement caused the contact to stop.In both cases the dongle was physically intact, and I handled it with care. I did not expose it to extreme pressures or to dirty environments.I gave it up and ordered LinkSys PCM200 card with integrated connector - no more dongles!
I had a problem from the day I bought it, when the battery gets to about 60% power, the player would restart when pressing the play button. Happens every time when this situation exists. I have sent a couple of e-mails to the company asking how I can get the player fixed, but no reply yet after about a week. I am quite unhappy because of the product being defective out of the box.Not counting the reliability problems, it seems like a nice player, but 32meg is not enough. I cannot put one album on the player at higher quality levels.
I brought this home and had it up and running pretty quickly. I didn't experience problems transferring video from a VCR to my computer.So why one star?Well, I feel the box and their ads are misleading. The DVC 80 can only capture video in AVI format, with dimensions of 360 x 240, about half the size of of a TV screen. There is no mention of this anywhere in the minimal documentation that comes with the item. I thought I was doing something wrong, and tried to get in touch with customer service, but the wait on the phone was too long. I finally got an email to them, and their only response was that if I wanted MPEG-2, or a resolution of 720 x 480, I should have bought the DVC 150. It would have been nice to know that before I put out my money.
I've had this printer for about six months and I'm packing it up for return. Simply put, the problems outweight the plusses.Pros: the duplex is great, reasonably fast, ink is easy to replace.Cons: the "Feed Switch" which is supposed to direct printing to either the cassette or the auto sheet feeder often malfunctions, resulting in your printing on the wrong media. This can be darn expensive if you intended to print on plain white paper in the casette and the printer inexplicably eats expensive stationery loaded in the feeder. Envelope printing is terrible-- it smudges every envelope and puts black marks on the front edge; fax function works poorly, if at all; software is virtually useless-- especially compared to HPs. This printer also drinks ink.
Specs on this RAM were correct for my application, but unfortunately the RAM would not work for very long.I returned them and instead gotPNY OPTIMA 1GB DDR 333 MHz PC2700 Notebook / Laptop SODIMM Memory Module MN1024SD1-333and it has worked great so far.
This reader seemed to be just what I was looking for: tiny, light, and cheap. There was one bad review from a Mac user plastered all over the internet...so what. Probly a fluke. I mean, it says "Built for OS X" and "OS X 10.1.2+ compatible" and there's a Macintosh symbol on the package. Maybe this guy just got a bad one. I threw caution to the wind and bought it. Welp, I'm sorry I didn't listen to you, A Customer. It is most definitely NOT compatible with USB 2.0 equipped Macs. I've tried 3. My older USB Low Speed Macs will see it but I've already got 2 slow readers. I need another one. Oh well. I hope Amazon takes it back.I'll give it 1 star for being small and light. Nice try. Now make it work.
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.
I've been using these headphones for more than 5 years and bought many of them from Sennheiser to give as a gift to my friends. However, when I received the package today I checked the sound quality and the materials that are used in detail and compared it to the one that I already have, and see that they are not the same. This one sounds and looks like it's a FAKE version. I might be wrong, but I bought many of these before, and this is not the same as others
I bought this mainly on the positive reviews on amazon and the price. But am regretting the purchase now.First, the battery doesn't seem all that robust. Within the span of a 1 hour podcast, the battery meter can drop 1/4 of the battery indicator. Leaving it plugged into the USB port doesn't appear to recharge it quickly enough.Second, the software is irritatingly dumb. Because seeking to a spot is cumbersome with the interface, you will likely split a 4 hour podcast or radio show into 10 or 20 minute parts so that if you press "next" by mistake, you don't have to keep fast forwarding for half an hour to get back to the same spot.Well, guess what. The player will sort the files in what looks like a random manner. Even if they all have alphabetically sortable filenames("part 01.mp3", "part 02.mp3", etc). Even if they have their track numbers set correctly in the ID3 tags. I'd imagine that the same would happen with a ripped CD, though I don't use the player to listen to music.Another irritation is that the auto shutdown feature doesn't reset itself, like on the iPod. So if you want it to shut off automatically as you go to sleep, then you turn it on again in the morning, the timer will remain until you realize why the music stopped and turn sleep off.[...]It is amazing how braindead these devices and the companies making them seem after you've been using an iPod for a few years. Even more amazing that Apple got it so right so long ago.
The teeth on the metal contact broke off after first use in top flight DSLR equipment.
The instructions are extremely poor. The first step includes a screen shot from a program that is not necessary or included with the product. It seemed to require that I hard code my IP address, which then makes my PC incompatible with my internet provider. I'm sure I could have worked out the network settings, or spent some time on the phone with tech support. Instead, I decided that any product that couldn't by installed in less than 3 hours by a Computer Science and a Computer Engineering major probably needed to go back to the store.Before you buy this, decide how much of your time wireless printing is really worth...and whether some other option might waste less of it.
I bought this to use it with mi camera (because it was offer with it), but the camera used micro sd, and i have this memory card usless.
DO NO BUY THIS CD PLAYER!(...)You may ask why I hate this so much. Here are the reasons.1. The ting eats up batteries, I only get 10-15 hours for 2 AA batteries.2. The sound quality is bad. Out of nowhere it will get all fuzzy and skippy and sometimes it will skip 5 second clips.3. It reads the cd tracks very slowly.4. It takes about 30 seconds to load, WHY DOES IT HAVE TO LOAD.5. You can not just skip right to one song, if you press buttons too fast it will get confused and the laser will move all around for no reason.6. (...)The prosessor is too slow to show streaming graphics so the games are all skippy. If you play the games a lot you loose even more battery life.7. The only format that it plays well is mp3. I do not want to waste a ton of blank cds just so that the cd player will play right.8. You have to keep it still. If you dont then the sound quality is even worse.In conclusion AVOID THIS CD AT ALL COSTS and buy the newest modest mouse cd. You wont be dissapointed.
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!
don't buy this item!i bought two and the same result after i plug itto my hp pc,burned out in two 2222222222222 seconds!
i own an eagle ET-AR504LR-BK speaker and decided to compare it side by side with my friend's CA-3550WB:in terms of sound quality 504 reproduced very fine details in pretty much all types of movies or music that we played. the 3550 sounded muddy, especially in the treble and mid-range.in terms of sound volume 504 got very loud when we turned the volume up to 40%, there was no distortion until 80% but my friend and i could not withstand the volume already, it was so loud that we could not hear each other. the 3550 got to similar volume level but distortion was much more noticeable.in terms of features the 504 came with full function remote, LCD display and digital equalizer. the 3550 did not have any of those.call me biased but both my friend and i agree that 504 is a much nicer speaker for just about 10 dollars more.your listening experience may be different and the best way to tell two speakers apart is by comparing them side by side like we did.
I bought two boxes of 5 each and the success rate was 25%. This is a bad brand for DL. Get Verbatim instead.
Camera Armor is a rubber body glove designed to protect the Nikon D80 from impacts and scrapes. It includes a rubber shield to protect the front of one lens as well as a plastic shield for your LCD screen.Installation of the armor is pretty simple. You need to remove the neck strap to put it on but that is easy enough. After you play with it enough to get it solidly in place, the rubber fits the camera snugly with no bulges. It also stayed solidly in place and was not prone to random movement. Most of the controls are left exposed but a number of buttons are covered to improve the structural integrity of the armor. These buttons are articulated into the armor and the label is likewise molded into the rubber button. The problem is that the label molded into the armor is black-on-black whereas your camera has white lettering against the black button for far superior ease of reading. Some of the controls are also too close to the edge of the rubber so it is not as easy or comfortable to use them. The armor also encroaches on the space that tripods attach to and many tripods will no longer have room to mount properly if the armor is on.Once the camera armor is on, you'll finally get an idea of how much protection it offers. Unfortunately, the product description badly overstates the case. On a positive note, it should provide excellent resistance to scratches. The rubber armor should also provide small protection from impact but you need to be realistic about this. Any hard impact against rock or concrete will pose just as much chance of major damage as a camera would face without the Camera Armor.The lens protector is similarly limited. Once on, it will completely block the threads a lens hood attaches to and so you will be completely unable to use one. Getting filters on and off will be very difficult with this on and even adjusting a circular polarizer is awkward.In summary, Camera Armor offers legitimate protection from scratches. If this is important to you, then you may find value here. In return, you will be forced to give up the use of filters, lens hoods, ease of use for your camera, and most likely the ability to use a tripod. For most photographers, this is an unacceptable level of compromise.
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.
Don't buy this camera. And if you own one, like me, don't capture your precious family moments with this camera. The video quality is very bad, with red tones shifted towards the magenta. It is almost imposible to get good focus with the camera, even in manual focus mode. The motors that drive the tape are extremely noisy. All this noise is unfortunatelly captured forever in your recordings. Battery life is also very short. The built-in SD card for tapeless recordings is a hoax; the pictures are worst than the ones captured from the cheapest camera phone, they also have the same problem with the red tones, captured as magentas. The video captured on the SD card, is low quality recording not acceptable for a video camera. Save a few more dollars and go with a better camera. You will get what you paid for with this camera.
I was very disappointed with the quality of this VCR/DVD player. When playing a DVD and VCR tape, it had LINES through it. If the tape/DVD had words, you could not read them. This included new VCR tapes taped from TV, and store bought tapes/DVDs.The remote took some time to figure out how to tape TV shows.But maybe it's just a lemon, I've order a replacement and hope this one is better. By the way, amazon.com return process was simple and fast. The unit was picked up on Wednesday and my new unit arrived on Thursday.
This RCA 10 dB amp did not work for me. I had it hooked up straight from an indoor antenna to a converter box. No long cable runs or signal splitter. With such a straightforward rig thought for sure I would see a signal boost. However, I ended up losing a couple channels like ABC and FOX. I also did not notice any signal improvement on channels that I did get. Bottom line, signal worked better without this amp in the circuit. It's a mystery to me why it didn't work.
Product arrived quickly and in good condition. The mounting bag was great and I really like the appearance of the whole thing. The problems was with the DVD player. It was so loud when playing a disc, you could hear it making a loud buzzing sound while the disc was spinning. The headphones also had terrible interference and we couldn't use them in the car using the FM tuner which was why I purchased this item. I sent it back right away and Amazon quickly refunded my money.
I stupidly had some faith that Amazon had at least reasonable prices. I made a seventy dollar mistake. The Amazon price was $220, the local Best Buy was $150. I love the speakers and now hate Amazon. Maybe seventy bucks is a good price to pay to learn I can't have faith in Amazon for value
======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 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.
Where is the USB compatibility that all the other cards have?
I ordered the TBAAM thinking it would provide better sound than my soundmax integrated audio on my 5 yr old laptop. And I was WRONG! the TBAAM sounds murky, unclear, and simply awful. NOT recommended.
I looked at this frame and compared it to thePortable USA 10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame (PU10W).This is a cheap and low cost budget unit with plastic everywhere. It has a poor display mechanism that is only 480 pixels wide and a ridiculous 234 pixels deep meaning that it is NOT a true 4:3 Aspect ratio frame but a widescreen variant that has skinny trees looking wide and your friends faces looking bloated. Eithert that or big grey lines either side of your images...not good The video support is somewhat lacking but it can play MP3 files for audio background to your images. The remote is very close range only and the viewing angle isn't that good when looked at from below (like a mantle). It does accept USB flash.The Portable USA frame has a distinct air of superiority when placed next to the Coby. It is also about $25 more expensiveIt is a full 1 inch wider and 1 inch taller, surrounded by a rich wooden frame - real wood, not MDF - and an elegant matting under a glass screen. This both protects the display and adds to the charm. It boasts 640x480 resolution on a 10.4" screen (corner to corner)...which is true aspect of 4:3 using the whole screen to display more than twice the level of detail,twice the clarity and complete use of the screens dimension. It doesn't accept USB but accepts all major flash media types.Overall, for $25, I'd thoroughly recommend the Portable frame for better resolution images, nicer looks and better viewing angles.
The 1.2 patch for the 7100 model came out well over a year ago. Shortly thereafter we saw this notice:"In the 7100 1.2 software update only, when POIs are saved asFavorites or Recent destinations, the data for these POIs is notstored correctly after the device is reset. This is an issue we'recurrently examining. We suggest that you only save addresses/points onthe map as Favorites and not POIs."Well that still hasn't been fixed after all this time.
I run varsity cross country for high school and bought this watch thinking what most of you are thinking. However, as great as the concept might seem, the watch is better in theory than practice. The GPS antenna is very flaky. Good if you live in the great plains or something, but if there's a tree near by then you might be in trouble. The watch tries to compensate for the week signal but is very inaccurate with its compensation. This version is from 2001 so it might be time to go for a newer, smaller, slightly more expensive watch. The only real reason I wanted this is to know my mile pace when I'm running, but when the distance is off, so is the pace. I was running with the fastest runner in Suffolk County (one of the larger ones in NY) and it read 10 mins/mile. Then shortly after a drastically opposite result. Great programming, bad GPS.On a final note, the thing isn't big enough to bother you too much, a little uncomfortable, but you will stick out like a sore thumb.My advise is perhaps looking into the Nike+ for your ipod. Or if you hate running with an ipod as I do, then the Nike+ Sportband. Also the newer Garmin Forerunner.
I had this television for just over a year when the picture failed. The sound was fine, the channels changed, but there was no picture. (After some research, I discovered that many people have had the same problem with Toshibas.) The warranty period had just elapsed so I contacted Toshiba customer service to see what could be done. Not only were they rude and insulting but they indicated that failure of the television happened and said that that was just something that should be accepted with Toshibas. They suggested that I should have gotten an extended warranty.Repair of the television is approximately $600. The television cost just over $800 new. Due to this experience, I can confidently say I will not be purchasing a new Toshiba again. Samsung and Sony definitely make a better, more reliable product, plus their customer service is much more professional, helpful, and courteous.
These speakers can not handle volume above low. I started using them by playing a Mozart piano concerto. I set the volume at mid level. Whenever the whole orchestra played a chord the sound distorted badly. The piano sounded washed out. I then played a B.B. King cd, again at medium volume. The bass was completely distorted. I tried moving the speakers and adjusting eq in itunes to no avail. Don't even try playing anything loud. It should also be noted that there is a fixed wire coming out of one speaker that connects to the other speaker. This wire is quite short which I found restrictive. Apple pushes these so I expected more. I'm very disappointed with these speakers. 2 stars instead of one because they don't freak out at low volume. Otherwise, thumbs down.
Las fotos son buenas, pero la camara es lenta y las baterias se agotan enseguida. salvo esto la camara no esta mal por el precio.
I guess you get what you pay for. After charging the batteries they lose their charge after a week, even without use.
I wanted to just echo what some of the other reviewers have said. When this router IS connected, signal strength is average and speed is decent. However, at least twice a day if not more, the router cuts out wireless to my laptop and desktop (set up elsewhere in the house). I have to go unplug the router, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in. It's annoying and makes me regret not looking at more reviews before making this purchase. I've heard the Apple Air Extreme has good reliability; that will be my next choice.
I didn't try the tubes (I'm sure they worked fine), but they ground together so terribly when I opened the box that I didn't want to get them close to my camera. I found them very hard to move and I didn't like the release latches, either--had to push too hard to get them apart. The Kenko tubes are part plastic, but work perfectly (and smoothly!) with a nice fast 50mm, making for great macro photos--I recommend them instead.
I have used the D80 camera with the 18-135 lens kit that was a package when I bought it in Dec 2006. Not even 3 years and the lenses has malfunctioned. I was on vaction in Yellowstone and the camera does not focus anymore, so I ended up doing manual focusing. I knew it is the lens because I have 2 other G lenses from my old N65 and the camera focuses well when using the old lenses. Nikon only has a 1 year warranty on this. Otherwise, before the lenses broke it was a great camera. Nikon has very poor customer support.
It prints ok, but not great. Seems really flimsy, cheap. Not sure how long it will last. I have to send it back because when it runs out of paper, it never recognizes that you have put more paper in it. Just sets there looking stupid with "out of paper" light flashing. I spent 2 hours with HP tech support asking me stupid questions such as are you using HP paper, and HP ink, like that would affect the fact that it doesn't know there is paper in it.You have to keep an eye on it when it is printing many sheets of paper because it doesn't have a separate output tray. The paper just lays on two plastic side pieces 1/4 inch above the input paper tray. I imagine they can end up getting fed in again if you walk away from it. All the buttons and lights are on top of the printer so you can't see them if you have it setting on your desk. That placement is great if you are standing up to use it. The ink cartridges only hold 5 ml of ink each not the 19ml I am use to. It does seem prone to paper jams. Get a pair of forceps to help you get the shredded paper out. There is not much room to get anything else in there. The left side paper guide keeps working it's way away from the paper stack. So far it hasn't cause any paper skewing. It does have a poor man's duplexing feature. It prints all the top sides of the pages, ask you to put the paper back in, and prints the reverse side. It's a step up from my current HP4100 printer.
Okay little case just to protect dvd player when not in use. Functional on the headrest set up if you have lots of patience. This item was on sale, if full price would not purchase.
These produce great sound but they are so cheaply built that I bought two sets and they both stopped working suddenly within 2 months. They are a complete waste of money and frankly the company should be ashamed for producing such a cheaply made product.
Works up to a 100 feet? How about 0 feet? This is a POS. Check out the Tiger Direct website reviews for the product, all reviews (sorry I didn't see them there first) say the same thing. Static, popping and distortion. Then Tiger Direct charges you shipping, then you pay return shipping. So for $20 in shipping, I now have nothing.Total trash!
I've owned a Fuji F401 for over a year and been very happy with it. I decided to get another digital camera and picked this one due to it's even smaller size and the fact that the video length is only limited by the size of the memory card. Also, it uses SD memory, which I prefer due to it being cheap and available in sizes up to 512MB.I've found that in spite of it's small size I have no trouble operating it. I am very happy with it's features and quick response time when navigation menus and managing (reviewing, deleting, etc.) photos and videos. I don't mind the small LCD and I manage not to get my finger in the way of the lens.My only major disappointment is the picture quality. I find it very challenging to take a nice picture. I get blurred, dark or poorly colored shots much of the time. While the Fuji doesn't have the control over Exposure, White Balance, etc. this one has, I could just fire away with it and get pictures that were brighter with better color and in focus more of the time. Many of the pictures I take are indoors, which seems to be a particular challenge with the Dimage Xt. The video quality is worse than the photo quality in low light situations. Much worse than my Fuji in the same conditions.Also, althought the startup time is short, there is a long delay between when you push the button and the picture actually takes, at least when using the flash. This has caused me numerous missed shots of my rapidly moving 2 year old.Maybe I will learn the best settings for each type of shooting I do and improve the percentage of good photos I take, but I'd prefer not to have to do this. I will only use this 3.2MP camera as a backup to my 2MP Fuji.
I went to Frye's Electronics 3 weeks ago to purchase the Creative Labs 40GB Zen Xtra, when I noticed this product. I was impressed by the included FM tuner - complete with 10 presets (it even records FM programs to MP3 files), the voice recorder, and the nice large LCD screen. It was also priced within $10.00 of the Zen Xtra, so I opted for this unknown (unresearched) option.The sound was great, and I really loved how easy and logical the modified joysick-style selector button works. A week later, and after loading over 19GB of data to its hard drive, the thing simply locked-up and would not reboot. Fry's promptly replaced it for another. The second player's screen began to fade beyond readability after 4 days. That window gave me time to remove most of my data, and return the second Juke Jam to the store.This time, I traded it for the Zen Xtra. I have had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS with the Creative Labs model. The product rep was there in the store. He told me they recently upgraded the firmware, allowing simple drag-and-drop tranfer of data. It not only performs better, but it also has an AWESOME EAX sound enhancement tool. Honestly, it made my very basic car stereo sound like I was listening to my BOSE home theater!!!He mentioned they should be releasing a player with an FM-tuner soon, but I wanted my portable music option sooner. The features of these two items may appear to be similiar; in fact, the Polaroid features look better. But, I have to put my money (nearly $300.00) where the quality is. Creative Labs created a portable music experience! I don't mean to sound like some kind of spokesman for CL, but this thing simply ROCKS!!!Did I mention it's nearly $200.00 cheaper than the IPOD (which by the way, does not play the smaller sized, better quality WMA files). I LOVE the size of the IPOD, but that feature doesn't come close to justifying it's $489.00 price tag. Macintosh has once again, priced themselves out of the market. Sure there are thousands of people that have IPODs, but they could have cornered the entire MP3 portalbe player market. Fortunately, Apple once again let the competition create feature packed players for $100.00's of dollars less.If you want real quality in a player that plays MP3, WMA's, and features an unmatched sound processor, go with the Zen Xtra. If you've got the money, and don't really need as much space as I do, get the IPOD. Otherwise, wait for more of the research and design to shake-out in this industry. There are sure to be some very interesting innovations coming to this Christmas!!!
I bought this mount Feb 6, 2012 for a second car and for travel. I have had my Garmin GPS and the original suction cup mount for almost 3 years now and they both in great working order. It took a while to arrive but it arrived in time for a trip.On March 9, 2012, on the first day of the trip, I mounted it in the rental and drove about 30 mins to my destination. The next day, I used it again for a 3 hr drive. I left the car in the parking lot with the mount on the windshield, but the GPS tucked in the glove box (as many other times with the original mount). When I returned to the car in the afternoon, I found it had fallen off. I assumed that the heat had caused it to lose suction, but when I picked it up, it was in two parts!!!! The rubber part that applies the suction had ripped in a full round circle off of the mount itself!!! The whole thing is completely useless now!!!Don't waste your money. It looks just like the Garmin original, but it is not!!! I thought it was the neck, but it was the hidden rubber inners that are significantly under quality!!!
I had the same problems as ubat. it would just quit working after leaving it plugged in, not in use for awhile. I would have to reconnect the USB key in order to get it to work again. Not sure if its suppose to be like that to save power but I doubt it because the batteries dont stay charged very long anyways. I was mostly using the mouse plugged into the cable which completely defeated the purpose of a wireless mouse. It does look and feel great but I would not recommend buying it.
As soon as it was out of the box and an hour into a movie, it starts messing up, freezing, blocks, etc. Certain chapters almost always messed up on all dvd's we tried to watch and a brand new Disney dvd "101 Dalmations" the JVC wouldn't even play it at all! Also, seemed the more info the dvd had on it, the worse problems it had. (Small Sample disc's worked great) Maybe we got a defective JVC...but we ended up with a Sony that plays All our dvd's and plays them with no problems.
I picked one of these up from the Apple store and used it that day. Not only does the product not broadcast well (I had to hold it two feet from my radio, it didn't even get a signal in the car on any frequency) but it dosent stay in the dock connector. The transmitter actually will not lock into the bottom of the iPod. The transmitter also appears to turn off after 5 seconds of not touching the buttons. The LCD screen turns off so you cannot see the frequency it is transmitting on. Because it worked so poorly I couldn't tell if it was broadcasting or if it was simply broken. An indicator saying whether the transmitter was on or off would be helpful and not a huge battery drain.If you want a knockoff transmitter that works only when placed perfectly next to your radio than get this. If you want something that works consider the iTrip by Griffin.
It just wouldn't work on one of my 2 pc's. Windows couldn't find a driver for it (Unrecognized USB Device). I did a lot of troubleshooting and eventually returned it. Support wasn't great, and they don't offer any drivers to download. I bought a different KVM that works fine.
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.
Low end biometrics.... works when it wants to. I never got it to work as a login device for Windows and my many attempts to use it as a way to save myself from logging into websites didn't prove to be any better than just loggin in using the keyboard. Save your money and buy another toy to play with...
Even with the tracking adjustment, the tapeplayer wouldn't produce a sharp picture. The best I could do on picture quality was still unwatchable.
I read other reviews here about folks having problems with this product, but wrote them off. That was a mistake. I got this item on sale, so I didn't pay nearly as much as other folks here, but it broke after just a couple weeks. Suddenly it would start losing power to some of its outlets, then turn them on and off randomly - even when set to unswitched. I'm going to end up RMA'ing it to Monster Power, but I can't recommend this product to anyone else.
If you want a product that comes with the service you expect do not buy Samsung! the customer service is horrible.
I was having trouble with my BMW factory Nav which is a 2001 and pretty dated by todays standards. Saw the Alpine set up and thought hey this would totally modernize my GPS, provide Bluetooth and fully intergrated XM. The first price I got was $3600. That slowed me down a bit. Went to Al & Ed in SoCal, their price was about $2K. With the BMW the old screen and radio is completly replaced and a custom filler panel must be made. Decided to proceed. It took them a couple of days.When I first tried the GPS it would work some times then the screen would go to red stripes. I took the PMD unit out and put it in my other car and it worked OK. Put the PDM unit back in the Alpine head unit red stripes about 2 times of of 3. I spent about 3 days with this and went back to the shop. They decided to send the unit back to Alpine and install a completly new system. This took almost 10 days but it got done. No more red stripes but the GPS only works about 1 time in 3. It is very slow to bring up the accept screen you can be a block away from home before it comes up. As I said it only comes up about 33% of the time. When the GPS works it is OK. I lost my BMW clock with this conversion and the Alpine does not show a clock when in GPS. The GPS screen has to come up before you can use th phone so this pretty well negates the handsfree phone business. I got a phone call and the calling party could not hear me. Al&Ed; have agreed to replace this set up with a Kenwood DNX 7120. They say they have no problems with this unit and the GARMIN GPS works well. I can find no reviews on the DNX 7120 but did find some on a DNX 7100 which is the predessor to the 7120. They were OK but not outstanding. I hope to get it installed this Friday the 27th. Wish me luck. The Alpine set up stinks!Alpine IVA W205 - DVD player with LCD monitor and AM/FM tuner
I have purchased three of these for my business. The application is terrific, unfortunately, we're rough on the remote and the two purchased in March 2007 need repair. I spoke to Jose in customer service on Nov. 16th and was given a warranty repair number. He was extremely helpful and assured me my repairs would be done immediately. I returned two remotes, and they were received in-house by Keyspan on Nov. 21st. I have yet to hear from anyone regarding the status of my repairs. I have been unable to reach a live person. I have left messages on Jose's voice mail, the main voice mail, and I have emailed numerous times. I have not heard a thing!!! Now the phone just rings and rings. It doesn't bode well. Beware!!! As of today's date, 1/16/2008, I have still not heard a word from Keyspan regarding my two repairs. Nobody returns my calls!!!
I think about a week from today, this thing broke on me. I've had it for about 4 months, and you guess it, the CD changer broke. I had a CD stuck in it, and it took me a long time for me to get it out. I eventually did. The radio and tape player still work, but the CD player is completely dead. I'm returning it tomorrow hoping that 1) it was just a malfunction that won't happen again and 2) that the store will actually take it back for a new one. I hope this doesn't happen again.UPDATE ON 12/20/04Well this is just fine and dandy. I have the stuff I need to return it including receipt (is that how you spell it?), but Wal-Mart is unwilling to help me. Sony said take it to the shop in Tucson. The shop was also unwilling to help and said it would cost $100. HELLO THE WARRANTY IS ONE YEAR!!! They obviously don't care and said it costs $20 to even look at it. Now, I'm taking it to another repair shop called Martin's something and it will only cost about half of the Sony repair. Gee, thanks Sony! Thanks Wal-Mart! I know I should have purchased the RCA at Best Buy. How silly of me.
I purchased two of these items for gifts. Both did not work on any of the 4 computers I have. I spent an hour on the phone with Coby technical support before they declared them defective. Amazon was great and sent me two new ones in time for Christmas (TIP use their 800 number, it is much better for service). The two new ones I received also had software issues. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT.
This printer has been a nightmare. First I can not usemy Visioneer scanner. They say it is not compatable.I removed a jammed paper, and since then anything I print,such as invoices, checks and such, come out with blotchedprinting and paper tears. I get NO help from technicalsupport(They're learning). No 800 number, which means youhave to call CA on your buck.I used to swear by HP. Now I am convinced that theirproducts are close to junk. My opinion is STAY AWAY!
First I waited forever for this to arrive from Hong Kong. Then it simply didn't work. I didn't buy it because it was so cheap. I bought it because it sounded just right. Instead it was - - So Wrong. Do not buy this product.
I've used Verbatim blank DVD's for the past few years because they were always so reliable, never a "coaster" in the bunch. [That's in contrast to Sony and Memorex, where each attempted burn was always chancy.] However, my last stack of Verbatim's started out OK, with no problens, then 2/3 of the way down the stack I started to get write errors when burning. I dropped the recording speed from 16x to 12x and that helped some but even then a few were unusable. Thinking my DVD recorder was getting dirty, I invested in a cleaning disk but that offered only a marginal improvement. I am now reluctant to spend money on a product that has gone from ultra-reliable to iffy. If anyone has located a media manufacturer whose DVD reliablity is superior, please add a note to this set of reviews and let us know who it is. Thanks.
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
This would be a real deal -- if only it was compatible with Windows XP, which it is not. Before you buy it, use a good search engine to find user comments, and you'll discover that (1) Brother is still negotiating with Microsoft over XP drivers, and (2) Brother's support is non-existent. Even their website is useless.Not good.
I have purchased two of these LINKSYS cards for two seperate Toshiba Satellite laptops. I also purchased the Linksys WAP54G Access Point.DAY 1:Laptop 1: Toshiba Satellite 1905-S805Installed like the directions said (Windows XP) and it didn't work. Just for giggles I then installed the program they tell you NOT to install with Windows XP and everything started working beautifully. Great signal strength, Encrypted 128 bit mode. No problems at all. In fact, I drove almost an entire city block and could still get signal.Laptop 2: Toshiba Satellite 2415-S205Installed like the directions said (Windows XP) and it didn't work. As above I tried the software they said not to install but this time it DIDN'T work either. Unistalled that and the device, started over. Tried every trick and tweak listed on several different support sites and nothing.Called tech support at Linksys and started out on the wrong foot as this guy could barely speak English. He had extreme difficulty understanding me. He had me do all the things I had previously done and still couldn't get it to work. His solution. &quot;Call Toshiba&quot;.DAY 2-3:Still working on this and I think I have 4 hairs left on my head. In all I've put in about 30 hours working on this. No help from Linksys. I'm about to go back and try another brand of wireless card, or maybe just get a 802.11b card since this is for my girlfriends computer not mine. It works fine on mine, but not hers.If I do have the software installed that came with it, on her computer, on the first window where it would usually show the two green bars of strength, I get the following message;&quot;No association with AP&quot;When I do the Site Survey it finds the SSID name and shows it to be at 100% signal strength.Network Type InfrastructureChannel 6WEP onMAC......Surveyed at (some irrelevant time)Each time I hit connect, it resets the WEP to 64 bit and I have to change it to 128 bit and redo my passphrase. It again pops me back into the Link Information tab and says &quot;No association with AP&quot;.I then click on the Pofiles tab and it shows the default profile is my previously names SSID with:Network Type - InfrastructureTransfer Rate - AutoChannel - (OK, why doesn't this one say 6 like the other)WEP 128 BitsI curious why it doesn't detect channel 6 on this tab.In all an extremely frustrating purchase and I am currently on day 6 awaiting further email support from either Toshiba or Linksys.Research before you buy. It may not work with yours.
I owned these less than 3 months, and enjoyed the sound quality, comfort and handy small size. Unfortunately, I recently found the headband broken inside my gym bag, and now they are unusable. I do not recommend these since they are much too fragile!
The wireless router keeps getting knocked off. I have to power down and power up every time. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
These earbuds lasted about 8 months before the left earbud stopped working all together. I used them for about 10 hours a week while commuting. I decided to purchase the Bose IE2's, a different class of ear bud, and I like them much better. They also come with a nice warranty. If they break in the first year they are replaced at no additional cost. If they break after, it's 50% of the cost to get a replacement. For the money, these are not bad, but I've had enough of the disposable ear buds.
This product appears to have been poorly tested and rushed out the door. The installation of the unsigned Xindows XP driver apparently interefered with the operation of my Sony VAIO r505GL docking station's CD-RW/DVD drive (it no longer reads data). Uninstallation of both drivers and reinstallation of the drive's driver resolves this issue. Additionally, the device was unable to achieve a connection with linksys's WAP11 802.11B access point with a Windows XP home system ( even after ensuring that Wireless zero service is enabled, and following the advice in other reviews in Linksys's Knowledgebase). I am also unable to connect to public hotspots with this device, though it works fine with the Linksys G router. IT is possible that I have defective hardware, but Linksys support has ben tremendously unresponsive to my numerous complaints regarding the device. In short, wait a few months or look to another vendor.
The product was very hard to set up and the set-up disk that came with it was infected with a virus that downloaded on to my computer.
I bought this for my home theater. It has three significant flaws and I would not recommend it:1) It goes to sleep very quickly and you have to press the Fn key several times to wake it up. This is a minor annoyance to be but a big problem for my guests who don't know this. I have other wireless keybaords that don't require this unorthodox wake-from-sleep methodology, so this is an unwelcome and unneccessary annoyance.2) The trackpad has a fast-scroll part on the right-hand side that you can't disable, and even when I constrain my movements to the left side of the keyboard it still manages to fly all over the screen and scroll thru whatever list I'm on. This is a huge pain, especially in iTunes.3) As the batteries start to fade it will stop working correctly and you'll think your PC is acting up or the touchpad is broken. There ought to be a better way to let users know to replace the batteries.A nice idea, and nice and compact (I use mine on a rack shelf) but poorly executed. I will be replacing this with something else.
The product supplied was not what it claims to be - 12AWG cable. It is realistically a 16 gauge wire (at best). The spool and wire supplied was not the same as the product displayed on Amazon either (only similarity was the product discription on the label). Given I live in New Zealand, it was unrealistic to return the product due to shipping costs...have subsequently purchased some Monster Cable on Amazon(5 stars there).If you want a quality 12 gauge cable, do not purchase this product! If you have very low product expectations, this product may suit your needs.
I wrote a stellar review of this product this A.M. it was running all of my computers to perfection. Went out and came home 5 hours later it was down. called tech support ( only 3 min wait time) and went through the channels to find out the unit was gone, kaput,dead, fini,etc. So I am reversing my opinion. For what its worth stay away.....................................
I bought this television because of the good reviews. After about 6 months the screen started going blank. I would turn it off and back on and the picture would come back. Finally it went completely blank and never would re appear. I took it to a service center and am waiting to get it back. I never thought the picture quality was that good except on HD programs.
The headphones are bulky and don't really cancel the noise. I used them on a flight and could clearly hear the conversation of the people sitting right next to me.
Dead on Arrival --Shouda listened to the other reviewers... Rio support was just ducky...said, &quot;for $29.95 we can replace it&quot; even though I had it only for 2 hours...oh well. I was able to return it through Apple...
I have a Konica-Minolta DiMage Z6 and was looking for a nice neoprene cover to wrap it up so I could just put it in a backpack. There weren't any dimensions on this cover to gauge the size. It's so large, my camera just rolls around inside it, so I had to send it back. Just a thought on one thing that might improve it would be a velcro closure for extra security.
I loved this little guy initially, but have had all kinds of problems since then. It doesn't like it when I surf the Internet. I start getting all kinds of static. I have to remove the device from the USB port, then reinsert it to eliminate the noise. Swearing also helps. I've also had to reinstall the drivers several times. And it simply stops working occasionally. Highly disrecommended.
Pros: Works most of the time. Will get you there.Cons: No internal battery, must be plugged in to be used. Slow. Unit shuts off for no reason. Some routes are definitely the long way around. Did I mention slow?I've owned the Cobra NavOne 2500 for over a year now. It is the first GPS system that I ever used. The unit is fairly easy to use, the menus are relatively intuitive with some quirks.In order to load a destination you must first pick a state then start entering the street address, number first. As you enter the street name the choices of letters on the entry screen adjust so that your chances of mis-spelling a name decreases, pretty good feature with the following glitch: the unit searches its internal state database as you're entering the name, in New Jersey, where I live it isn't a problem but when I travelled to Florida last summer it made address entry excruciatingly slow as the unit tried to match what I typed to its internal database. In some instances I thought the unit had frozen. After the street name is entered the unit then gives you a list of towns in the state that have that particular street name. Most of the time the town name is shown but sometimes you have to hit the "more" icon to get an additional list. It seems odd that the unit doesn't display all of the possible choices right off the bat. All of the previous destinations that you enter are saved. I haven't ran into a memory problem yet even though I have 10 addresses in the database.As with other users that have GPS units I checked its accuracy by using it around my area. Results varied WIDELY!! Most times it would find the most direct route and sometimes it would take me way out of my way. In looking at the wider map the roads that are the most direct route were in the database but the unit refused to go that way.Since this is the first GPS unit I owned I didn't realise how slow it is. When the unit is first turned on it takes over two minutes to start up then load the maps. When you make a turn that doesn't follow its instructions it takes anywhere from 30 seconds or longer to recalculate a route. In comparison, my daughter's Tom Tom flashes the new route in under 15 seconds.It's not a bad unit but there are better ones out there. I was surprised to see the price! Way too much for a unit that's a generation or two behind the times.
I installed this on my tv and even aimed it at the right direction and DID NOT RECEIVE ANY CHANNELS, total waste of money. I am very unhappy with this product. I read the reviews and thought it would work.
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.
my son chose the clock based on it's appearance, which I might add is quite interesting. However, the quality of the clock is very disappointing. It was imported from an Asian country, manufactured there as well, as is cheaply constructed. The price on this was over $100.00; I would not have paid more than $20.00 for it had I seen it in person vs. online. I will also let you know that there was a packing slip in the box (which I had to go to the UPS station and pick it up as they would not deliver the imported item) that stated the item should have been a total of $28.00, including the international postage, so that shows you it was misrepresented as well as overcharged!! I am not sure how Amazon can get away with allowing this to happen! I would rate this not even one star if possible!! I feel I was ripped off and the seller should be made to refund my money!!!!!
Recording sounded like the people were in a tunnel. Not easy to use. Needs better documentation on how to use.
I have owned two pairs of these headphone. Each pair has developed the same problem after about 90 days (just after the warrantee period). The right headphone speaker shorts out and stops working. After taking both pairs apart I found that Sony knots the wire inside the headphone to prevent it from coming out but in the process damages the wires inside causing a short. My advice, don't waste you money on these.
Bought two of then in a span of 6 months. Both went bad. Spent 3 hours with customer services - approx. 2 hours on hold, and one hour talking to various reps. whose English pronunciations were sad (to say the least). Hopefully, after I send these back they will refund my money. If they replace these two units I suppose the story starts again !!I wish we have negative points - they would have aced it!
When I looked at these 'family radios' I thought I'd spend the extra money and get something good in a Motorola. Range is low and they eat batteries like crazy. I would not buy another unless it comes with a charger. Richard
I bought it for my Minidisk recorder that uses a NH-14WM. It doesn't hold a charge for more than 15 minutes. You get what you pay for.
I made a mistake with buying this item for it does not work with my camera. But I can't say that strongly for I made a mistake and not researched the right SD card for my camera.
The first generation shuffle had a simple USB connector. You could carry it anywhere, charge it anywhere, sync it anywhere. It was a thumb drive as well as a music player. Brilliant.This one is smaller. That's nice. However, Apple has introduced yet another proprietary patented connector. It's their's, they have a patent, you pay extra for adapters. You need to give up yet another USB port and add yet more clutter to your desktop. You have to take it with you when you travel.There's no audio-out from the cradle, btw. So don't expect to listen and charge.If they'd used a mini-USB connector I'd have given this shuffle four or five stars. Instead, I'm tempted to give it a single star, but it's not 100% worthless.Boo-hiss Apple. You've always been greedy, but this time you've gone too far.
I bought this modem in late 2010 after my Motorola Surfboard died after 10 years. A few weeks ago, January 2012, the modem failed. I contacted ZOOM to inquire about how to obtain in-warranty service. They answered, and explained that I need to ship it back AND pay them an extra $15.00. After about three weeks, I will receive a working modem (refurb, same, or different model). When I complained about the extra, unwritten cost, this is the response that I received from Zoom's spokesman:"(J. Phillips)02/14/2012 06:13 PMYou are putting the wrong implications to my comments. Cost of living has increased for everyone - regular people swell as businesses. I know that you have also expereinced how we all get a lot less for our money these days than even a year ago. Things come in smaller packages and also with increase cost. If you go grocery shopping- you will notice smaller sizes in things such as ice cream, bags of sugar, flour.Gas prices have increased dramatically . This has affected shipping on all things - all types of supplies components, boxes, paper goods - - as well as finished products to and from . This is the increased cost that the handling charges offset the most. I never said or implied "increased failures".Your modem is more than a year old and the policy is $15 handling charge. This is a company policy. I do not have control over it.Your modem has a 5 year warranty and all repairs and or replacements are free, but the $15 handling charge is set."So if you are willing to put up with a company that won't stand behind their products, and whines about their financial woes when you ask them to explain why they do not honor their warranty, buy this and any other ZOOM product!!
...you get what you pay for. This CD tower does the job with style, but the quality is low and proper assembly may require more tools than the one provided. The hole in each of the four wooden balls topping the unit were too small to fit over the ends of the metal frame, making it necessary to enlarge the holes using a power drill and a clamping device. You are instructed to use the tool provided to secure the four nuts on the other end of the metal frame in countersunk holes on the bottom of the base, but starting the nuts on the threads required significant force. I found that using vise grips to hold the special tool was the only way to properly secure the nuts. Since other reviews on this item seem to be mixed, I suspect that the quality is inconsistent from rack to rack. Since putting this tower together, I have used it for a few weeks and am quite satisfied with the functional aspects. "Made in China" seems to have become synonymous with inexpensive products of marginal quality accompanied by inadequate or poorly translated instructions, much like "Made in Japan" used to be in the 1950's and 1960's.
This product is without a doubt the worst piece of garbage on the market. The software does not work. Technical support is terrible. First I had to download "updated software". Even with broadband this took 2 1/2 hours. The new software did not work. I run XP Home Edition. Another call to technical support and another brainless idiot tells me that the software does not capture video yet! They are working on it! Also, no toll free number. You pay for the call. You will wait at least 1/2 hour before talking to a tech. The hardware also does not work with other video software. I tried VideoWave III and Microsoft Movie Maker. The hardware is not recognized. The media readers do not work because Dazzle did not ship drivers! No drivers available on the web site. This product is pure garbage and the company stinks as does their so called tech support.
I bought these speakers and checked BEFORE ordering to make sure they included GRILLS (description listed grills included.) Sadly, I opened the box and found no grills. I called Pyle and asked why the description AND box list grills as part of the product, but product packaging did not include them. The tech support guy could not give me an answer other than, "No, they do not have grills." I asked if they were available for purchase as an "add-on." Same response, "No."
I got this charger to charge my iPod Touch while I am on travel. The charger did its job the first time. On subsequent attempts to charge my device, the charger did not work. The battery was actually drained! This product is of low quality and I cannot recommend it. At the low cost, it is not even feasible to return the product for a refind. I give it 2 stars because I may just have a defective unit.
I ordered 168-PIN SDRAM after I received the product when I tried to replace with my current installed 168 pin SD ram.This ram is half the size of my original ram. Does not even fit in memory slot. Product is not what it is in the picture.
If you like hassle with a capital H, buy a Garmin. Unlocking maps, product registration and a website that will not provide a simple e-mail link to contact support all contribute to make using a Garmin a major pain in the behind. They way they act, you'd think they were licensing nuclear technology. We sold our GPS10 and bought Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007 with GPS receiver. What a difference. MS treets and Trips works without a lot of hassle. It's easy to install and use. The receiver works when you want it to, not when it feels like it. No company's maps are up to date and Microsoft's are no worse than Garmins. Probably better. We learned the hard way. Do yourself a very big favor and look elsewhere when buying a GPS device. Under no circumstances will we ever buy anything Garmin again.
I bought this case hoping that it would protect my palm and it does so; however, the case itself is already broken and i have only had it for a week. Furthermore, it makes quick access absolutely out of the question. You have to take the palm out of the case to do anything...hotsync, charge, listen to the player with headphones, etc. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
Three out of the other four reviews I read before posting this, gave this item one star - and only because that's the lowest rating available to choose from. I would give this a minus five. Lowsy reception and CD player quit working - and I'm about to return it for the second time! The 20+ yr old GE under counter radio I have gets perfect reception. We wanted to have a CD player too, so we tried this and wish we didn't. P.O.S.!!! (and I do not mean "point of sale".)
These speakers were much larger and cumberson than I had expected. Plus if you weren't in direct line site of the transmiter, forget it. When they were close to each other, you did get sound. Ya, the sound from a channel on my tv. Changing channel selections on the unit got rid of the tv, but the sound was like that of a old $2 am radio.My recommendation is to go out to Radio Shack and buy some mini plug extentions, and forget about the wireless idea.An article in "Wired" said about the same thing in an article.art
Watch out before you buy this or any of the other Handycams. At the time I am writing this, no stores have the 1.4GB dvds that they use to record. Even Sony doesn't have them. Make sure you can find a supply of thier recording media before you buy any of these products. I bought the Sony DVD-100 and I am stuck. The Handycam comes with 1 DVD-R so when that is used up your done. Think about this before you purchase a $1,000.00 camcorder that you will be only able to use for 30 mins until more disks are available. A fact I wish I was aware of while I was making my decision to purchase it.
I recently bought this item hoping to use my Ipod in my car since it didn't have an Aux input jack in the factory stereo. I searched through all the different offerings to find something specific to my Ipod Shuffle, since most of the other FM transmitters are specific to the other Ipod's type of connectors, whereas the Shuffle plugs in through a USB connection.Imagine my disappontment when after receiving and conncecting my Shuffle to the iCarPlay, when I got no sound. Nothing at all! Come to find out, this item is not compatible with the 4th Generation Shuffle. Would have been nice for that information to be in the description before I bought it. Now, I'm stuck with it because it would probably cost me as much to return it as it was to buy it in the first place! Grandma always said the Devil was in the details. This is no exception.Oh well, now I have a car charger for my Ipod, though.
I received the product and attempted to install the software, but the software did not work for some reason. I called the company and after waiting on hold for 20+ minutes, was told to leave a message. I am very upset because it seemed like a really cool product.
It wouldn't connect to ANY wireless networks after installing the appropriate driver from the Linksys website. Straight up rip off.
I have been the owner of this MP3 player for over a year. I must say that compared to other flash MP3 players, this one is quite antiquated in storage capacity, technology, and sound quality.128 MB is barely enough for 2 CDs; lacking for today's music collections, especially when compared to similar products with 1 GB and 2 GB storage capacities. Also, this player does not support USB 2.0, which means waiting a relatively long time for file transfer. Luckily, iRiver made a smart move by allowing savvy users to reflash the firmware with experimental UMD support.Sound quality is decent, but don't expect it to match a certain shuffling competitor's near-perfect square wave reproduction. Frequency response is not flat, and extraneous harmonics are introduced into the output signal.A third thing I would like to mention is the use of AA batteries. This thing goes through them like nothing, with minimal listening time (2 to 3 hours). If batteries are as hard to come by for you as they are here, you're going to find yourself being without music often.The durability is sorely lacking. A month after purchase, the buttons and the joystick had lost their responsitivity. You would have to press the same button repeatedly 3-4 times for it to register. The battery case no longer wants to stay shut without tape. The last straw is when the joystick broke off and stopped functioning completely, causing me to write this review.This is an on-the-go music player. It should be able to hold up to the stresses of being in a backpack. If you are looking for an up-to-date, functional MP3 player, "shuffle" to another brand.
I wanted to have a bootable drive in case my laptop hard drive died. Went to support site and find out 'it was not designed for that'.So it did it's sync thing, space used up, and I'm looking around and don't find my folders, nothing !? I guess they are somewhere but the software is terrible ... e.g. tells you nothing. You shouldn't have to dig for this stuff today.It's no wonder they have such a huge support site.I got by desktop bootable drive on sale for $100 but others want $+more for a bootable. Mine saved me a HUGE headache. Drive crashed. Plugged in the backup and PCClone software asks ' do you want to do a total restore ?'.If only.
Seagate ST302504FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB USB External Hard Drivethe product delivered by Amazon is exactly what i orderd and wanted.kudos to Amazon for delivering the product on time. i have had nothing but happy experiance shopping with Amazon the drive functions very well and is a great value for moneythankssrini
When I ordered it, I got a box of cyan solid ink sticks. All the 3rd party vendors say it is a maintenance kit, but when you go to order it, if you click on the maint. kit it goes to a page with cyan solid ink sticks. Someone needs to fix this.
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 earplug is very disappointing. It has very poor bass response. And it feels uncomfortable when you wear it for a while.I guess this the cheapest Sennheiser stuff. I bought other earphones of Amazon at the similar price. They are much better than this one.So, don't ever buy it. It does not worth it!.
The camera takes really cute puctures when it works, but I only succeeded in making 4 pictures when it froze on me. The camera froze in the open position and could not be closed no matter what I did. I eventually tossed it because it gave me far more aggravation than pleasure. For example, turn it on and it stays on from 2 to 15 seconds, rather arbitrarily. You can set up a shot, and, boom!, the camera shuts down. Turn it on again and it fails to work. Shut it off, turn it on and then it might work (or not). I suspect the elecronics were not well thought out. Don't waste your money. This was an extermely frustrating experience for me!BTW: The manual, if one can call it that, is useless.
I have smaller ears and ear buds really don't work for me. So hearing all the great reviews, I bought it. This kinda sticks in one ear, and then falls out of the other, particularly if I move at all.. or chew. Forward-facing, vertical in- ear style might have been ok if it actually fit in..
I was sold on these on the compact style, the puck, in store sound, and the Bose name. But after having these things for 6 months, I gotta say I severely regret the decision to get them. My friend has got an Altec Lansing 2.1 system for $99, and it sounds just as good as this system. Plus, the things aren't even shielded! How you sell "computer" speakers for $250 and not even shield them! Thought it was maybe a defect; returned them for a new set, same interference.If having "Bose" engraved on your speakers will give you some sort of satisfaction, then I guess you won't be content with anything else. Just know that the actual sound quality is no better than a set of solid $99 speakers - which won't wake you up at 2am with gunshot noises cause you left your cell phone too close them. and after seeing the logitech z-5500, they don't even look that good. if you're spending this much on computer speakers, you may as well get a digital 5.1 system.Would be 2 stars cause the puck is cool. 1 star cause I feel like such an ass for convincing myself these things were worth the cash.
Who in there right mind would buy this??????? Some people just have to much money on there hands,,, I hooked up a 3 foot cat cable that only cost $2.99 and it works just fine...
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 highly regret buying these cheap speakers, they couldn't handle my car without an amp. They started off the first week sounding pretty good, nothing to complain about. Then the driver speaker blew out and it sounds terrible when they are put at a high volume. Don't waste your money like I did on the 5.25 speakers the blew out after a week
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.
I thought this was a great buy for what I wanted and was very excited to try it out.After I hooked it all up and tried to tune in radio stations I could only get like 2 stations and I even put FM antenna out the window.Too bad,if it wasn't for that I would of kept it.
Only the older Broadcom based ones are worth dealing with since you can put custom firmware on them.
I liked the options, size and price. I thought Samsung was a good name for electronics, but I was wrong.I bought this as a gift for a friend.On the first week of use the battery clip broke and the battery would not lock on the camera. He was able to exchange the camera for a new one.And for this years holidays the new camera was used to record family and friends. During the recording it broke again and only showed and recorded a bunch of lines.And Samsung does not backup their products with a good warranty so now to repair the camera will cost around $60 US.I would not recommend Samsung camcorders. I have had a Sony for years and have not at any problems with it even after I dropped it a few times; the Sony also has a better picture. I also have an old GE 8mm Camcorder that also has a lot of recording time on it with out every having a problem.Please stay away from the Samsung camcorders.
I bought the Stratus to replace my Xact radio, which died after only one year of use. The stratus was dead out of the box. This makes the fourth satellite receiver I've tried. All four have experienced problems or died completely, 2 Xact, one Stratus and one XM radio. The Stratus was my last stop on this insane bus of crappy electronics.
I received one of these last week as a gift from work. I can plug it in and charge it fine, but (as other reviewers have noted)the software CD does not install correctly, the software that does install did not work on either my machine with XP or my Vista machine, and it won't let me do anything until I format the viewer which gives me an error message when I attempt the format (again, noted by othr reviewers). This is my second time dealing with this unit (my mother also received one from her job a few months ago), and the 2nd time it did not function.
This product has basically been relegated to an in-car charger for me. I mostly have a very difficult to impossible time finding a clear channel in the the new york city area despite the fact you get 10 to choose from. I bought a cheap cassette adapter and it works infinitely better. The iCarPlay now just keeps my iPod charged on long trips.
We bought an ipod video 30gb and the creative touch (40 gb) (recently). Also purchased the muvo and the toshiba gigabeat. The gigabeat died within a few days. The muvo is great for a flash player. But the ipod has some real problems.The creative is better than the ipod for us because of file sharing and file backups. The ipod will attach to ONE COMPUTER ONLY and it KNOWS if you try to get it to work with another. This caused us a lot of grief when we switched computers. Then the new computer we attached it to died and getting the music back off of the ipod was a real pain. If you are able to even get the files back off the ipod (it doesn't like to go that direction, apparently) it still will lose a lot of the tag info in the music library. (Wanna type all that in by hand?) Plus, since Apple's music file format is proprietary, we can't share files from the ipod to other players. (Does not play well with others! :-)The creative players do not have any of these problems. They will work on ANY new computer and accept imports of a variety of file formats. You can make as many backups of your music library on as many hard drives on as many computers as you like.Another difference is the sound quality and volume output. Creative players drive headphones with higher impedances and also have superior sound. Also, creative players have EQ settings that actually work! They sound very different, but the ipod EQ settings pretty much all sound the same. Furthermore, the creative players have custom EQ settings available if you don't like the presets that come with the player.The ipod is more attractive and a bit smaller than the creative, but such things don't concern me since I'm looking for the highest quality sound I can get. Unfortunately, few mp3 players on the market today are really audiophile quality, and the ones that are are only available in Korea. Apparently the US market is more concerned with "features" and "style".There are a few problems with the creative software. It has some bugs but is easy to use. The ipod's software is also easy to use. Both interfaces are easy to use, but the creative touch can sometimes be too sensitive. It does have a sensitivity setting that helps a bit with that.Both the ipod and creative would be much better if they had a line out instead of just the regular headphone jack. I would be happier also if the creative could handle lossless compression formats, too, but this is not a major concern.What player a person buys really depends on their priorities. I have no need to watch videos on a portable player (Although creative has a video player, too). I'm looking for non-proprietary file formats and good sound quality. I've seen a lot of my friends with ipods suffer the consequences of having the single computer attachment problem and proprietary file format issues. That can be a very serious problem. I understand there are third party software programs out there that may help some of these issues, but it still is a very suboptimal situation to have to deal with.
This router is serviceable and has good range but the firmware corrupts the memory. This causes the configuration tables tobecome corrupted beyond the ability of the web interface tocorrect.For example this causes the port forwarding to stop working and the port forward menue to no longer show the configuration. I can not redo the forwarding because the web interface is confused and will not let me delete, edit or add port forward. If I have been unfortunate enough to save my configuration during this corruption then that too is corrupted. If I have a backup that isn't corrupted I can do a hard reset back to factory defaults, via a little button on the back and restore the backup. Most of the time the corruption is in the backup too and I have no choice but to reconfigure the router from scratch. This happens about every month.This router has very bad firmware, and no prospects of improvement. This router has wasted a lot of my time anda little money.
I have to start by saying that the pictures I have taken with this camera have been nice. Except for the 20 or so that got wiped out by a CF card error when the batteries went down.I would highly recommend to anyone buying this camera - get yourself a USB CF card reader and dump the images frequently to your PC.And try to avoid reviewing shots you have taken in the camera. Dump the files to your PC and then you can look at them all you like.I would also avoid deleting shots while shooting, as this will put you at a high risk of card error due to losing battery power while reading the CF card. Get a large capacity CF cards and edit the shots when you get home.Another annoying thing about the camera is that when the batteries expire (as they do constantly), the zoom lens is frozen in position. Without battery power, the lens doesn't retract into the camera. The integral lens cap also remains open. This has to have been an engineering oversight. Why couldn't the camera just close the lens and THEN shut down? Duh.Summary:Good camera, Frustrating power and CF card error issues.Don't believe the hype. Shop around and ask questions.
After reading the reviews, I ordered the Vidster for my 7 year old without much research in to the product. What a mistake! The idea is great, but the reality is terrible. The memory on the camera is very, very small. He can tape only about 5 minutes max and less, of course, if he takes pictures. The original software editing disk arrived cracked. Mattel replaced it, but the second disk was inoperable as well. He used his camera off and on the entire first day and kept deleting and retaping. The batteries (4 AAs) lasted less than 24 hours. All and all, I would recommend to anyone that you skip this camera and buy a low end video camera that will coordinate with your own editing software and allow the child more taping time.
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.
I've bought this TV about two years ago and after less than one year it began to have video problems. The problem was intermittent at first but now it is almost constant. The black scenes are blotchy green and other colors are over saturated to the point where the picture becomes a blob of pixels. The TV screen is so hot that watching it in my bedroom during the summertime was not an option, so it really has been lightly used (I have two other bigger TVs.) The response to the remote control is so slow that you often wonder if you hit the right button. Even if I had purchased an extended warranty, I'd still have to cart the thing more than 60 miles to an authorized Hitachi repair center although I live less than 10 miles from a nice size metropolitan area. If I had to say anything nice, I'd say that when it works, the picture is great...but it stopped working after less than 500 hours of actual use...and that's a bit more important.
As with another reviewer, I too finally got the lense error, where the lens is stuck open. This in fact is the second canon I have had this problem with, and so will not purchase a canon again. They do take great pics, but are either prone to this error, or you have to handle them very gently, neither of which works for me with kids in the family.
This is a bad wireless mouse that i have ever used before. It only work in the first 2 days when i received it, then the mouse stop working unreasonably. All the buttons still work fine but the mouse cannot move. I checked everything, the battery, the software, everything is fine. I think the laser sensor is broken. I can't believe that it's very easy to broke and i can only use it in 2 days.
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.
I do not recommend this in a setting that is industrial, involves a lot of movement i.e. on a laptop, around kids, or even pets. One wrong pull or tug at the precarious 45 degree angle you have to snap your jack into will render this device totally useless. The small hinged door is poorly engineered and if you have to get an adapter, I recommend the Netgear version B00006CJMP that is not only less expensive, but allows a straight plug in.
I made the mistake of buying this piece of hardware in despite of the bad reviews I found everywhere in the net...I guess the D-Link brand was strong enough for me to make a decision to consider it as the first option to set up my first wireless network at home...huge mistake.Not even the Customer Service people I called where able to figure out why I never had internet after connecting this device in my XP OS PC, they tried the IP configuration, the WAN set up, and many other things, even changing the firmware to a previos version!!!!After some 10 hours of fighting I decided to return it to the local retailer where I bought it and got instead a Belkin Wireless-G router (see review on this piece)...It just took me 15 minutes to set it up and I was wireless finally...Stay away from this model of D-Link router...
1. The cord is so short that you have to be very close to computer.2. The ear piece is simply awful, especially if you are a woman you need to keep a hand on it to keep it in your ear.3. After a few months use the sound got quieter and quieter than was gone. There is no support of any kind from the company or online.No sound means you end up tossing it out. Sadly a complete waste of money. But I did learn a lesson, always check the negative reviews first.
This case is worthless. As mentioned above in other reviews, the DVDs fly out of this thing as you flip through the pages, and the flaps that I guess are supposed to protect the DVDs make zippering the case up a pain in the neck. I actually just got through cutting the flaps out. Suggestion: put several folded pieces of paper behind the DVD booklet in the case the keep the DVDs from sliding out, its a good way to remedy the failures of the so called experts that designed this thing.
It seems this company has jacked up the prices on all their products. The iPal used to cost $130 but now it's $199? That's insane. If you look at their other stuff everything is $50-$100 more than they were last year. How do they justify these huge price hikes? I bought the Tivoli Model Two radio from Amazon last year for $160 and now it's $300. Shame on you Tivoli.
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.
We bought this tv at Sam's Club for 699.99. We loved the picture on it in Sams and some of the salespeople recommended it over some other tv's that we were looking at. However, the SAME DAY we hooked it up, we had problems with it. When you turn it on, the sound would come on, but no picture. It was not an issue of "tubes heating up" because I left it on a good 2 minutes once to see if it would come on. Turning it off and back on usually fixes it, but not always. After a while, we just boxed it up and took it back to Sam's, who took it back and refunded us in full. We bought a different HDTV from a different manufacturer; if Vizio makes TV's with such a simple problem, then I do not have much faith in them. Sam's has an excellent return policy on TV's. It's pretty much unconditional and has no time limit.
A couple of major issues with these earbuds, but I'm only going to address the most signicant, which is that the earphones are useless unless you plan to use them while sitting completely still. No movement at all. Don't even breathe.I just got mine yesterday and tried them out at the gym today. After I put them on I walked a few feet and then paused. Thwok, thwok, thwok...what the?? The slight tapping of the wire against my shirt as I walked was loud, distracting and makes the earphones essentially worthless for active use. Unless you like to hear, thwok, thwok, thwok..I would go on, but as far as I'm concerned, that's all you need to know. Unless you plan to stop breathing while using your new earbuds, do not buy these.
I got this case for my Z20 camera. It is a little too big for my camera, and doesn't hold it well. Also, this case is HIDEOUS-- I was really disappointed when I saw it. The same night, my friends came over to visit and saw this case lying on the table. They too exclaimed over how unattractive it was, so it isn't just me being picky.
The first time I loaded CDs they became stuck and i couldn't eject them and the player wouldn't do anything. After unsuccessfully trying to get help I returned the CD player at my own expense. The whole experience was frustrating. If Amazon is going to sell items from another vendor, they should make sure that they select a vendor who is reliable.
Not only is it light and dinky-feeling, but on every restart the system complains that /System/Library/Extensions/MacallyMouse.kext was installed improperly and cannot be used (which is odd, as it works anyway). Reinstalling from the CD appears to proceed normally, but the message recurs. Their website tech support area is no help.I would not buy one of these again. Good feature list for the price and it works fine, but it just doesn't feel like it belongs on a Mac. It's also much brighter than it needs to be, and flashes red with any vibration (including music)... I get the impression this light leakage is intentional to look cool.
I love Canon products and usually I am loyal to them, but I hate to say that this isn't the best product Canon has ever made by a long shot. I understand that this ia a point and shoot camera, and as such i don't expect a professional level of output from it, but I figured the 7.1MP would help make up for it somewhat. Unfortunately, it does not seem to have mattered. I used to have an old 3.1MP Canon digital camera that took better pictures than this. I don't know enough about this camera and its construction to know what accounts for this, but I guess it must have something to do with the size of the lens and the size of the camera being so small.I just know the following: this camera produces very noisy pictures if you are shooting indoors or in low light, even with the flash on. The lower the light the higher the noise on this camera. I understand that happens with every camera, but with this it is really unforgiving and really pronounced. I'm not talking about shooting pictures in a closet; I'm talking about shooting pictures indoors with all the lights on and the flash on.If you want to learn more about what camera noise is, go to Google or another search engine and type in "camera noise." Anyway, the noise level is very high and very noticeable with this camera. I returned it and bought a 6.0MP Nikon Coolpix L11 for almost half the price and I think it takes much better pictures with much less noise. Plus the flash on the L11 is about twice as good.What are the pros? The size and the design are awesome, just awesome. If you want something small, light, and stylish then this if for you. The size is so awesome that I almost kept it. If size is a must for whatever reason then by all means go with this. Unfortunately with the noise level being so great in the pictures I had to return it, however. I would rather have good pictures than a camera that looks good. The outdoor pictures on a sunny day are great with this camera, but I don't need a camera just for outdoor pictures on a sunny day.
I bought 10 of these because I was moving to Europe. After using them (rather trying to use them), I've thrown them all out. They were simply too dangerous and too useless to keep around. As other reviewers note, they are not the adapters shown in the picture. As other reviewers also note, the plugs fall out easily (not from the UK side, but from the US side). To start, a non-grounded plug will not stay in under any circumstance. Because of the design of the plug (again, not shown), a non-grounded plug will fall right out. In fact, there's a spring mechanism on the contacts that actually works to push a non-grounded plug out. Grounded plugs work better, but the connection is still quite loose. I threw the first one out after a cord that was plugged into it was moved a bit and something inside of it must have shorted, causing it to throw a breaker. I threw the rest of them out when another one shorted and threw a breaker again. Stay away!
dont you hate when they put a picture up of something they are selling and when you get the item it looks nothing like the picture? this item is not the one in the picture. i bought this cause my strap broke and wanted the replacement. at panisonic they wanted 25 plus shipping for the strap...well I would have been better paying it than falling for the sucker buy on this misadvertised item.cheers!
...P>First, color is okay but requires such manual calibration that it will drive you nuts. You manually align the heads, which isn't a big deal until you have to keep popping out/inserting the cartridges.Color saturation is descent, but contrast is rather dull. Copying actually looks better than printing - most 1600x1200 digital photos of mine came out looking bland.My biggest problem is the driver - IMHO, a printer driver should just hang out with the Windows spooler and not have anything spurious. Not so with the Lexmark. You have extra software that must spawn each time a job is launched, which means that you have extra apps eating memory and you must be logged on to a machine for the printer to be networked.Mine was defective - it kept saying "cartridge short" and I had to restart the printer each time. Sometimes the printer firmware itself would die requiring me to unplug/replug the machine. I returned it and got an Epson Stylus C80 - much better.If you want good quality & scanning, get a seperate scanner and printer. Much less headache.
Broken MP3 PlayerMy mp3 player is a tangle of wiresA mixture of pain and unaccomplished desiresWho boasted about all the features it broughtBut its buttons broke a couple months after was boughtAnd the headphones that it came with later envisionedTo only utilize the left ear-bud to listenWhich leaves me a brick in a vegetative stateThat when neglecting its size, still embodies `dead weight'As a box that can store a considerable amount of musicWith less than an adequate means of access to use it
I agree with the other reviewer, buy Flowtron instead. My Flowtron 40C lasted 20 years with the same bulb and never had a clogging problem with bugs. For the same price, the Flowtron 40D is a much better buy.
Not good for this length. Too much noise and interference and quite obvious on the screen. I had to purchase another to replace these that I bought.
They had free support until just very recently. My beef is with the EXTREME 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 before this recent change of events. 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. You will need tech support now and again when you change ISPs, go elsewhere.
This is the first product I own from Brother. The defect is that the printer do not detect paper once the paper gets to about half. Its a defect within the paper tray(does not push up), it also clicks after printing. I also know another purchaser that had similar problems.I would send it back to the manufacture to get it fixed, but shopping fees for this big item would be costly, so I just keep the level of paper really high. Also I can't spare a few weeks without a printer.I'd think twice about ordering this product.
I was happy to find what I thought was the same product that I had. I ordered 2 but when they came I realized the clip was only glued with few stitches to holder. The old 1 I had the back of clip was sewn under material and very strong. I don't expect these to last nearly as long
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 bought this as a recommended purchase from Amazon with a Casio EX-H10 camera, and it is too small for that camera.
I have had this holster for several months and very much enjoyed it. It looks good, feels good, and holds the iPhone securely. The clip is a touch difficult to get onto a belt but that's really a plus since it will almost never fall off.Unfortunately after just a few months the case separated from the clip. They are lightly stitched together and regular use is simply too much for it.I would gladly buy this again if they fixed the connection between clip and case with something stronger.
not recommended. can't be used outside as there isn't a brightness control (another user suggested taping sunglasses to it). very cheap feel and look.
As someone else mentioned, the printed pages curl. They curl so much that pages still coming out will push a heap of pages on the floor or even slide underneath what you've printed, knocking off the order. I've never used a printer that curled pages before. It also crumbles envelopes. And the manual feed is weak at picking things up.Who knows, maybe I'm just using crummy paper, but I doubt that's the case.
I've been using the RF915RK on my computer for about two weeks now. When it is on, the sound is good, but occasionally the transmitter decides to shut down. (Red light on the unit goes off) ... As far as I can tell this seems to be related to input signal strength, but I've yet to determine a pattern, and it seems to be happening more frequently.After 6 months of using these headphones on my work computer, the transmitter is no longer stable. It switches off in the middle of a song, while there is still a strong signal. I do not recommend these at all.
It crashed after only a couple of months. Neither my laptop nor my desktop recognize it anymore.
This device is an abomination. This may sound a bit severe, but it won't even work with a second generation Netgear wireless router. Thinking it was perhaps a problem with the Netgear Router, I tried to use it with an Airport Express base station, and the results were exactly the same....Sees connections, drops connection, endless "reboot"...doesn't work.The web based configuration software is poorly implemented and doesn't allow for setting the bridge to see the router (gateway) and receive an IP address (DHCP) in the same domain. In other words, all you are allowed to do is select DHCP without further stipulation, i.e. IP address of the router it is seeking an IP address from. When the directions are properly followed the device continues to drop its connection to the wireless gateway. There is nothing more to say, it just doesn't work. A total waste of time and money. I agree, Amazon should drop this product from the catalog. JUNK!
Plugged into working cigarette lighter, then plugged in Ipod Nano (2nd gen), no light on the Monster display.Thought perhaps the display was set to really dim, held the two display brightness buttons, nothing.Tried another vehicle outlet port, still nothing.Called Monster Tech support, was on hold for 30 minutes before finally giving up. Not a good start, but I will exchange it.KJ
I got this at Target. The video quality and sound from the speakers were ok. The case seemed to be extraneously large, probably to make it look more targeted towards kids, but it's just bulky (and probably heavier).The phone jack on the slave unit didn't work correctly - I only got sound on one side of the headphones. Also, there were several options for screen ratio, but the slave screen ratio did not match the setting of the master. I returned it!
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.
I've been using this answering machine for almost two years now. I was originally attracted to it's multiple mailboxes and spoken-aloud caller ID feature. It delivers quite well on those two features, but is otherwise frustrating to use.All of the unit's features are configured by pressing a single 'setup' button, and all the options are voice menu driven. This seems very convenient, but in reality it takes a good couple of minutes to cycle through all the dozens of options available to find the one you want and then set it properly. The prompts are unclear and the settings cryptic.The absence of a back-up battery means that I lose my outgoing greeting about once a month on average. I would not recommend this unit if you have regular power outages (even a brief power 'hiccup' will reset the unit).Probably my biggest issue with this unit is that it doesn't always work well via remote operation (when I call home using a touch tone phone). Even when I'm calling the machine from a quiet room using a regular (not cell) phone, I often find I need to enter my passcode at LEAST twice before it is recognized (and sometimes as many as 3 or 4 times). Also, the other remote operation codes are very unfriendly to enter and remember.I've had about half a dozen answering machines in my lifetime. Comparatively, I'd say that this unit offers slightly above-average quality, but is also by far the most complex to operate.
The item was delivered quickly and in good condition. But in the course of making the purchase, at no point was I warned that because it is US made, it will not work on a British voltage. I had an adaptor - that was not the problem. The problem was that when I switched on, there was a loud and alarming hum, an even more alarming bang and a frightful smell and that was the end of my Nostalgic Console. I have now found and ordered a British product which should arrive shortly.It is important that purchasers should be aware of full technical details before concluding a purchase - and that the information should also be put in plain English so that buyers without a technical background can make sense of it. Much technical information supplied with electrical products (I am speaking generally now) is incomprehensible to anyone who is not an engineer. Valerie Anand (Disgruntled of Mitcham)
I bought these about a year ago so they wouldn't fall out while I was running or working out. The sound quality wasn't amazing, but it was definitely sufficient--especially for the money. I run in a very windy area, and sometimes, when I was running into the wind, I would have to hold one of the earbuds in place or else it would get blown off. But this was only an issue when there was a very, very strong wind. In the gym or with a bit of wind they stayed on very well. I had no problems with how they looked, and they were very comfortable. However, a few weeks ago the sound in the left earphone stopped. I could only hear music coming into the right ear. Needless to say, this made them unusable. Then again, I got these for $12. In fact, for the price they served me pretty well, although I think you could do better.
Unfortunately, I can't comment on the quality of music playback as I never got that far. The first player would only display a white screen. iRiver technical support informed me that I had a "bum unit". Thankfully, Amazon has a very efficient return policy, but the second unit didn't do any better. It froze on the boot up screen, after waiting only ten minutes for technical support we went through various fixes before I was again informed that I had a bad unit.I'm now returning the units for a refund. I don't have any confidence in the quality of the H10 and it doesn't help that included in the paperwork is an orange flier with "STOP" typed on it, instructing you to contact iRiver support before returning the product. It only leads me to believe that they have had numerous problems.iRiver does earn one star with very adequate technical support, but it's unfortunate that the quality of product requires that support.
I ordered this three times and Amazon continues to send me a different item. They obviously have their computer data mixed up and do not verify the website with what they send out. They told me that this would be off line till it was straighted out, but it doesnt appear so. Neither did I get any verification or email from them that they fixed the problem. I had to return them all and would not feel it safe to try ordering it again.I also found belkin tecnical support for belkin products an extremely poor service and had to wait three days to get a return call to service an electrically blown out product.There you go, you decide what you want to do.
I really like the feel of this mouse in my hand. It is sad that there are so few ergonomic left handed mice available. This would be a great one, but.... It has fits where it stalls and then jumps across the page. It is so annoying that I no longer use this mouse. I have a USB port on my monitor that is within 12 inches of the mouse and still I have this problem. I've also tried switching to other ports on my computer, front and back. Something is interfering with the mouse, but I can't find it. I've read that other folks have this problem too, but there's no fix from Logitech. So, back to a 'universal' mouse that fits either hand. At least I can switch buttons and use it left handed.
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.
I purchased the 4-way version a little more than a year ago, and the signal quality degraded slowly until one day it was unwatchable. I returned it at the store I bought it, and was issued the CVT-2/8PIAII instead (the 4 port version is now obsolete). After initial installation, the channels were all perfect, but then a few days later the signal quality on the lower channels became very poor (bypassing short run brings quality back to perfect). Contacted the manufacturer and they stated I would need to RMA again (incurring shipping fees and $30/hour penalties if they don't detect the same issue). Rather than exchanging again and crawling in my attic per failure I'll try another vendor and hopefully be done with it.
I will never understtand the claims made by some sellers or makers of products that simply do not work as described.I bought thses to ease the background noise on the bus I take to work. I lost my sony headphones and was a a little low on cash. Well I got what I paid for, a nice case but a useless product that made the sound worse on my unit thaN any other earphones I used. No noise reduction just some kind of sound diminuation in general.Elaborate and useless but as I said a NICE CASE.SAVE AND BUY THE SONY.
I was very excited to buy this headset for my workout sessions. However, I was very disappointed with the lackluster performance. The sound was thin and tinny. Actually, the plain white Apple earbuds sound better! I would say the only thing I liked about these are the comfort.Not sure what all the great reviews are about but perhaps I'm a little more picky than most. For instance, I also generally dislike Bose but a lot of people rave about that garbage.Usually I'm a huge fan of Sennheiser, but I, and a lot of audiophiles, feel they are damaging their reputation with these cheap buds. Too be sure, I understand the engineering challenges of trying to produce headphone quality out of earbuds, but until a product hits the market that achieves that standard, I'm sticking with the plain old Apple freebies!
I've had this HyperDrive device for >1 yr. It worked about 3-4 times reading CompactFlash cards directly, but has not worked subsequently, in spite of updates on firmware, reformatting HyperDrive, reformatting cards, or buying new cards. OTOH, it is fast (as advertised) for an external hard drive for my Mac laptop. Unfortunately, now I need to still carry my Mac to download pics until I can find some more reliable PSD. I notice that a reviewer of the 160 GB version also reported lack of dependability. I can confirm her notion that the "instruction manual" has little to do with the actual device.
Occasionally, the price of an item has absolutely no relation to it's quality. This is one of those instances. This keyboard/mouse combo is rediculously unreliable and frustrating. Two main problems: 1) the keyboard loses connection at least once a day and simply WILL NOT reconnect. The troubleshooting doc on their website says to take the batteries out for a HALF HOUR when this happens. Who has the time to go 1/2 hour w/o a keyboard at work?? The second problem is that the mouse batteries last about 4 days on average w/o a recharge. the recharge takes a couple of hours. Again, it sucks when your in the middle of something and you get an alert that your mouse batteries are critical and need to be recharged. Yet again, youre expected to have the flexibility to dock your mouse for a couple of hours and twiddle your thumbs in the meantime. For the money that this sucker costs, it should run off the heat of my hand. With that said, the calculator function is kind of cool but doesn't work as smoothly as you'd hope. Often, im trying to punch some numbers into a spreadsheet but since i forgot to switch off the calculator function, nothing shows up on the sheet. Very frusterating. This combo's price is extremely out of line w/ its quality and i would definately avoid buying it.
Nothing about these headphones works for me. The sound quality is lack luster. The earplugs all fall out of my ears and I tried all three sizes. If you want high quality sound and ear confort cough up the $100 and buy the Bose Headphones.
I bought these awhile ago because of the great discount on amazon ($35 less than list), and because of the great reviews. these buds sound *pretty* good, but i would have returned them if i had paid anymore for them. it is good sound for a price range around $20. the low and mid ranges are a bit "muddy", but clear enough to be listenable. the worst part about these is how easily they fall out of my ears, and how difficult it is to adjust them in precisely the right position to get any decent tone. that alone to me makes them not worth paying more than $20. for the price you can get better sound and better fit. just to note, the asymmetrical cables are really annoying. the short side is too short, and the long side is slightly too long. but, like i said, these things sound pretty decent.
This printer is very difficult to set up. Although we have tried for many hours, we have been unable to set up this printer in the wireless mode, even with the help of a computer expert. (It works when plugged into the wall). We bought this printer for it's wireless capacity, but it does not work. Would recommend not buying this printer, especially given the many people in these reviews who have reported the same problem!
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.
This thing dose not work on the 5d probably not on any of the high end cameras
I thought I was getting the same quality with these pair of headphones like I did with its similar model (MDR-201) that doesn't have the in-line volume. The design is the same but the sound quality stinks. The other pair of headphones I had was not available any more so I decided to purchase these. The design is the same, length of cord the same, but the sound was not. I tried to mess with the volume control on the cord and the device, but still got bad sound. Some of the tones you couldn't hear. You can hear the different pitches of music which wasn't good. It wasn't a clean cut of listening music at all. The reason why you buy headphones is for the sound, this one doesn't cut it. I don't recommend this product at all.
Got a pair of these for Christmas from my daughter. They had all the performance I could expect from a 12 year old's budget - the sound was pretty good, though they need more insulation, and my ears are a bit bigger than the cans. Having wires running down both sides means you can't ever have the free side on the right side. They don't stay adjusted where you put them, and eventually one of the loose slider adjusters came apart and I had to pop-rivet that side back together. A few weeks later, the thin spot on the wishbone snapped off on one side, and when I looked, the other side was cracked. We managed to zip-tie things together until the other side broke. The plastic on the headgear is crap, and is what ultimately made them useless. The lid on my Costco laundry soap is made from tougher plastic - really. They still sound fine, but now you have to hold the two cans yourself. not sure what she paid for them, but think I'll look closely at the headgear before I buy my next headphones.
This battery adapter fizzed out within 3 months of purchase. The cord was extremely short and made portability limited. The battery and adapter seem cheaply made, and this was proved when it died 3 months into use. The price attracted me, but I didn't even get my money's worth!
When I purchased my Dell Computer the sales person said they would "up grade" me with this printer. I thought, FANTASTIC, it proved to be a big disappointment. Fax mode takes 3 to 4 minutes to send out the scanned sheets. The inks ran out in the printer and when I replaced them with their expensive ink the system totally went down with no prints and the unit telling me that there was no ink in the new and functioning ink cartridges. When I called the DELL Service (or lack of Service) number, their representitive (from a place he could not tell me where) told me to go and buy a new printer as they could not help me and then thanked me for using DELL's service line. No follow up on my call was ever acknowledged. Junk from DELL IS HELL!
After dealing with DirecTV for 4 days trying to settle an issue with an installer that called at 1 pm on Saturday to report that he did not have the equipment for an install that was scheduled that day from 8-12, I give up. Phone delays are 20 - 30 minutes before you get a human, they will not let you talk to a supervisor, and will do nothing to rectify the situation. I offered to do the install myself - they refused. Communication by email is even worse - they took three days to respond that they could not find my account and made it sound like it was my problem. If you have not yet bought a DirecTV system - don't!
I recently purchased these headphones during a Woot Off. I hoped to get a pair of headphones to cancel out distractions while I studies. I definitely got what I paid for as these headphones are lightweight, comfortable, and awful at noise cancellation. When the noise canceling feature is turned on, the volume of the primary signal dramatically decreases. Also, when there is any bass being played the headphones send out an annoying low pulsing that hurts my ears.Overall if you are looking for headphones these are okay, but if you're looking for noise cancellation, pay for a really good pair.
I had just purchased the hp cd and some of the cds were corrupted.
The mechanism that holds the side walls in place seems to have stripped. Oddly, the sides are spring loaded outwards, instead of inwards. I would think if you want it to hold a device, it would default to squeezing it. One day while driving around the right side wall popped all the way out. No matter how many times I try to readjust it, it always pops back out now. Completely useless now, will have to try from another manufacturer.I hope you have better luck with yours!
Well I know that a dvd player has to last longer than a year. If everyone believes that is the case as I do, DO NOT buy this dvd player. As all of the other reviews, it will not read disks. It reads some but not others. Waste of money.
I am not sure why I expected more from a $20 pair of headphones, but I did. I just got these a few hours ago and I could tell as soon as I took them out of the package that they are very cheaply made. They have the classic "Made in China" markings and the build quality owns up to their title.I was looking for a decent pair of headphones to use with my Imac while my roommate practices the drum. I am no audiophile so I am not to picky about sound quality. I will mostly be using the headphones with games and movies, but also the occasional music. I tested the phones with a variety of music and the sound meets my standards. Sharp highs, quick bass response ( a little lacking though in power in the lows).BUILD:-Very cheap plastic-I feel like I am going to break them-they came with "weak" looking lines in some of the plastic-ear fabric is paper thin-buttons incredibly cheap and do not click in place-inadequate 2 piece headband design.COMFORT:-The headband hurts the top of my head when wearing them.-The ear padding is big enough to surround my ear and IS comfortable.-They are very light-the wire comes out one side and is niceSOUND:-a little muffled in the mids-quick bass response but not very powerful-highs are the perfect amount of sharp, not ear piercingI wish I had an extra $20 or so to buy a better pair. SHould have bought the Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones or similar that look to have much better build quality.I would not recommend these headphones.
I bought with lots of ilussion this this Ipod, i put all my music in it and use it!! after a 5 months it stop working, it didn't charge the battery. I took it to best buy where I bought it and they told me that it has "external damage" and didn' repair it. I send it to Apple service and return it without services because the same reason. My Ipod didn't have that damage, it has only a few scratches on the screen. After lots of calls and fight they told me that to fix it I would have to pay US$250.00 that is almost what it cost new. TERRIBLE SERVICE FROM APPLE.. SHORT LIVE.. DON'T RECOMMENDED. Now I'm looking for another option for MP3 player to buy.If you know one please let me know it.
spoke too soon its been alil over 2 weeks and its broken already the remote shuts off by itself then cuts back on and now i can only hear through one ear theres a loose connection in the wires
August 28th, 2000 I called HP and upon hearing all of the wonderful news about the all "NEW" HP Pavillion, 6730 with an HP Office Jet, model 710, I could hardly resist buying it! I was told over the phone that I would receive EVERYTHING that I would need in order to hook it up and be "computing" in minutes, in addition I was told that I would have free 24/7 tech. support WRONG!!!I received a USED computer...some...I did not receive EVERYTHING that I needed..My office jet remains [messed] up and if that isn't enough...
I guess you can't expect much from a universal mp3 holder. But, I'll put it this way... if I didn't use a gift card to purchase it, I'd probably return it.
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.
the sound that comes out of this ear piece is horribleover the ear is better if it aint broke don't fix itgive me back the old fashion headphones anytimesimple and light weight prefer one cord
We got one of these some years ago for about $130, and though that seemed a bit steep, this has been a swell little radio: easy to carry around the house, goes a long time on a charge, sounds good for its size.But $220??? What changed to make it cost $90 more? So 5 stars for performance, but 2 stars due to plain greed on the part of the manufacturer.
I've read some of the reviews that complain about the horrible resolutions, or the device being picky about how it displays photos. Mine won't work period. I plug it in and turn it on and get what amounts to video noise. No menu. No error message. Nothing. I wish there were an option for no stars because there is nothing about this product that merits a star.I called customer service during their stated hours but they were closed so I called again this morning and waited on hold for roughly 25 minutes before leaving a message with their voicemail system. I just called back and apparently so many people are having problems with their products that they don't even offer the choice of waiting on hold. I'll just hold my breath until they call me back.This was chosen out of a business gift catalog. I think the company that gave it to us would be interested to hear about the non-functioning piece of cheap plastic that is being sent out on their behalf to generate goodwill and customer loyalty.
This would be a great router, if it worked consistently. I find that it drops wireless connections (as others have mentioned) and hard-locks when it overheats (about once every week). What's truly maddening, however, is that it doesn't work right using the WIRED connection! With both Verizon DSL and Comcast cable modem service, it chokes and drops the connection whenever I try to go to a webpage that has a large number of images. If I plug directly into the modem, all the problems go away. I believe the problem is that the circuitry can't handle a large number of connections to different servers at one time -- like facebook's set of image servers.Either way, I would NOT recommend purchasing this router. I have had much better luck with Linksys.
This product took over a month to reach my house, and when it finally did the charger did not even work i would not recommend this company at all
Flipped the light switch on & off & that was apparently enough to kill it. Now I see it is vastly over-priced. Go elsewhere.
Every time I use this webcame and mike, I get negative feedback from by contact, saying such things as "you should get your money back". Biggest problem is audio connection. It's like being in a bad zone with a mobile phone. It's in and out, even when trying to tell the other party it works only one speaker at a time. I have a built in webcam on my laptop (different computer), and have no problems with my same contacts using it. I have tried rebooting. It could be my home computer, but I have no reason to suspect it.
Shortly after purchasing, the screws in the top began to call out and the piece would collapse. Poor quality, will not buy another one again.
I bought these to run with but I'm not able to get a snug fit. I've tried to bend them to fit but no luck. They keep falling off. As with all headphones of this type the sound is not very good. I've bought much cheeper headphones with sportclip which work for the purpose of running. These do not! Atleast not for me.
I bought this stereo model 1 1/2 years ago, and the speakers recently quit on me. I'm in the Army, and, as being in the Army goes, I move around alot. The system was working fine for me in Arizona where I first bought it. Then, I had to move to Korea, and the speakers worked well for the first 6 or 7 months, but afterwards they started to work intermittently. Next, I had to move to Texas, where the speakers worked for about a month. Now, no sound comes out. I think that there is something to the hypothesis that the system is extremely sensitive to movement. The sound quality is great, if you can actually get something out of the speakers.
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.
If you live in the Seattle, WA area, DO NOT purchase this product. All of the 88.* fm stations are occupied by another broadcasting station, and the reception from the transmitter is extremely poor. I tried this unit out in 3 separate cars, with some success but it was like listening to a poorly broadcasted radio station. In my dad's Lexus LS 430 the unit did not work whatsoever, and in my 2000 Mustang the unit worked off and on but with constant fuzz background noise and the volume on my stereo had to be turned up 50% more than usual.I would not recommend this product, and I am going to return it. I plan on finding another unit that will let me select any radio station to choose, and hopefully I can find another that has a stronger signal. I gave this item 2 stars simply because if you wanted to vaguely hear the music from your iPod the Monster iCarPlay will half-a$$ the job for you.I do admit the device is a great idea, car charger/FM transmitter for your iPod, but the lack of quality simply outweighs the benefits of an all in one device.
I used this bag occasionally for exactly six months and watched it steadily deteriorate until the point where it is now useless. Great looks, tolerable capacity; but terrible zippers, shoddy stitching and a laughable headphone output plastic circle (it came off in about a week) far outweigh the benefits, easily making it the WORST bag I've ever owned. Invest a few extra dollars and purchase any North Face bag and you will not be dissapointed!
I bought this cd-burner about a month ago. I havent got it to work yet. I have been getting the same high speed message. I dont know what to do. I have re-installed it over and over...this thing is driving me crazy. I dont know what to do...
I ordered this because the advertisement said that it was an original "Brother" drum. Upon receipt of the product it was not an original "Brother" drum but a reworked one. No where in the ad was this stated. I could have bought a reworked replacement for less elsewhere. Since I needed the drum right away it was not convenient for me to return it even though the amazon partner would allow me to do so. Be careful when you order these types of things to insure that you are getting actually what you expect and not an inferior replacement.
I purchased two Cybikos. They turned on, we plugged them in to charge, and that was it; they were unable to use. The message on both was low battery. I've called the 800 number three times, each time leaving a message. I have never heard back!! I went to a couple of stores to see if the battery was replacable, not one store carried the particular battery. If this problem could be resolved, maybe I'd be able to rate the product again. In the meantime, don't waste your time or money!!
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 bought this machine in January 2007. It stopped working in July 2007. Canon sent out a tech who said there was a flaw in the machine that Canon was aware of but had not developed a reliable repair for. The tech replaced the part and said it would probably break again. Lo and behold, July 2008 it broke again. This time Canon requires that I load the copier in my car and drive it to a service center that is 30 miles away. I also have to pay a diagnosis fee of $25. I called Canon and asked if they could send someone out since this was obviously an issue with the machine. I received a flat out No . . . Won't be buying a Canon copier next time, that's for sure.
After a few short months of owning this unit the woofer separated from the voice coil. After calling customer service to have the unit replaced they said they only offer the original basslink and not the II for replacement. It's ok bass but they won't even advance replace after replacing the original with an inferior unit (according to themselves even). Shame on you Harman. New setup is Alpine SWR-1243D and KAC9105D. Booom...
Do not even waste your time with this. I don't even know how this product can be sold. I used it for about 3 days in my car to charge my ipod, and it ended up screwing up my ipod. DON'T BUY IT!
This is really a very poor quality machine. Every single time I take it out to use it, I have to run a test sheet through to make sure the ribbons are lined up - they get knocked out of place extremely easily. Can't tell you how many red-ink, scannable IRS forms I have ruined when I forgot to test it and the correction ribbon was out of place again. In general, the construction is pretty substandard. Definitely go with a Smith Corona instead.
This is probably the worst camera I ever had! Not only was the screen dominantly an orange and red hue but it says it has a microphone...and it doesn't. Just trying to play the videos themselves is a very hard chore! In fact, I wasn't able to play them at all! I could only take pictures but a not a real video. I'm returning this item and I am going to find a better one than this!
The other buyer beware post pretty much describes my story perfect so I won't reiterate. Suffice to say I have a big open spot on my wall where my NEW Phillips plasma is supposed to be. But instead it is in the shop with a one month eta for return due to a backorder part. The shop says that they get about 10 of these TVs in a month. Don't buy it unless you want to tell people about your horrible story. Phillips customer service is a joke as they just keep saying "there's nothing we can do".
This kit is worthless. The umbrella is made of a very cheap material. It literally does not reflect light. No matter what type of bulb/power you use, the light that hits the umbrella simply passes through the cheap material. Moral of the story. You get what you pay for. Returning to Amazon immediately.
I have recently purchased several small iPod speakers. I was looking for a unit with good sound, bass, and access to my iPod controls. In all honesty, this item has medium sound quality (at best), absolutely no bass, and no external iPod control. It's very difficult to use considering that I have to unzip the unit to operate most of the iPod features (view the iPod playlist, watch videos, use most controls and functions, etc.). This basically defeats the primary features and benefits of owning an iPod. Poor sound and lack of functionality translates to a 1 star rating.
I liked the small form factor, but the error rate for this keyboard was unacceptable. I returned the product.
I cannot believe Amazon is trying to sell this for $500. Go to Dell, HP or Gateway online and you can find a new, much nicer, lighter, faster laptop with longer battery life for the same price. Seriously, I might buy something like this for $199 or $99. But this hardware is seriously dated. This is Pentium 3! This was first released back in 2001. Whatever you do, don't buy this for someone as a gift. You may loose a friend, get a divorce, or strain a family relationship to the breaking point.
Bought this for my wife to use at work; was impressed by the resume ability and 2-minute ESD. The resume ability was for her to listen to long audiobooks; as the resume ability does not work (see review by &quot;An electronics fan&quot;), that idea is down the drain. Secondly, also mentioned in &quot;An electronics fan&quot;'s review, the machine turns off if you take a particularly hard step while walking with it in your hand. Pitiful. Will be giving this away and buying a better one.
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.
These headphones are horribily constructed. My first set stop working after 3 or 4 months under very minimal travel and normal use I use it when I'm on the computer,so not once did it get tugged off my ear. The sound just stop coming. Im on my second pair through vmoda warrianty and the left buds stopped working, in two days time- what the hell.Some says they sound good- but they never say compare to what, iPod headphones. Well sure it sounds good in that case. To me the bass was rich almost overpowering good for some not for all. I bought the shure se210 on amazon for 110 plus shipping. These feel so much more durable and sounds much more balanced. If your a bass person and you have an iPod use the equilzers. They work fine. These vmoda feels like an expensive overpriced toy-wait it is.
Amazon was fantastic for solving our problem with this order!Deceptive because originally listed as VHF/UHF reception. This antenna is NOT a VHF antenna even though described as such. We thought we were buying the antenna described, but no. And, customer service from the company was nil so Amazon settled our claims for the problems we had. Thanks Amazon!!!!! Do yourself a favor and look at another antenna from another company.
I had a similar problem as a previous reviewer -- the FreeAgent kept hijacking my computer, tying up all its memory and eventually crashing it. At one point, I had to reboot my computer twice in a row to get it working again. Before finalizing the reboot process, the computer automatically ran scandisk and performed some kind of repairs (unfortunately, I didn't record the results of the repairs). When it finally finished rebooting, I checked the Seagate and found that all of the 30+ GB that had been previously saved onto it was gone without a trace. There was no trace of the lost data even in the Recycle Bin. After that, the only way I was able to get the computer to work normally was to power down the Seagate. Once I did that, my computer was back to its normal self. I returned the Seagate for a refund and bought a 400 GB internal Seagate hard drive for $90 instead and it has been working fine. I have to give Amazon credit--their online return process was exceedingly easy. Amazon even paid the return shipping fee!
I purchased the Zen vision so that I could upload audio books to listen to while I exercise. The first book was The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman extolling the virtues of outsourcing to India and other places.The book form has 20 discs and I was having problems getting the right format so that the segments on the discs would play in the proper sequence. I made three phone calls, answered in India, and they never understood the problem. They kept searching in their answer book. One solution was for me to buy a simpler device. A second was to submit my questions on-line.I tried the on-line route three times, and each time was given a link to an irrelevant answer. On the fourth try, the email response was that I should try a phone solution.At this point, I returned the device to Amazon.I am sure that there is a simple way to address the labeling problem, but it was not given in the simple manual or in the seven attemps to get a solution. I tried hard to make the device work, but decided that an investment of two to three weeks on my part was enough
Dont waste your time, this design is not well made and the laptop tends to bounce when you start to type with this piece underneath it. There is no to little cooling benefits from using this pad. Invest in a laptop cooler with multiple fans
the software for this machine is poorly designed. The user guide is disorganized and probably written by a person whose primary language is not English; and worst of all the recording feature did not work.I gave it to a neighbor who has too much free time in order to avoid the inconvenience of taking it to the land fill.
I really liked these headphones before they broke. They fit well, the sound was fine by me, and I like the lanyard design. But eventually they broke, now the sound cuts out at the slightest movement of the wire, rendering them useless.
I did not purchase this item from Amazon, but after having trouble with installation, I checked here to see if others were having trouble. I also purchased this item to make iPod syncing faster. Each time I connect the iPod through this device, the laptop locks hard. My Windos XP system is fully up to date, and I checked for driver updates, and that was no help. I can run a mouse and inkjet printer through this device, but not an iPod.
I have purchased two of these and both have broken. Others have criticised the fragility of the headband. Believe it, the band it too fragile. They always break at the thin plastic retractable part. I love the sound and the convenience (they fold up to pack easily), but after buying two now, and having no running earphones, I guess I will look for a different product.
I have used Kingston DT100/4GB flash drives for some time and bought 2 of these DT 1's expecting them to preform the same. They do not! These are MUCH slower than the DT100/4GB. I have just ordered 2 more DT100's and will throw the DT 1's in the garbage when the new DT100's arrive.
and to reconnect, it's not just pressing "connect" due to the security of bluetooth. Very annoying.
This transmitter is garbage. My husband tried to use it in different areas for several days, and no matter which frequency he tried, there was so much static it was not even worth listening. We have two transmitters for our iPod, one of which is a Belkin, and they work great, so this is definitely not a user error or a matter of location. Now we're regretting buying the Zune, because there seems to be a lack of quality accessories.
I also bought this item based on the multiple positive reviews; however, I've found that it just doesn't work with my MacBook Pro. It works fine with the XBox 360, so I'm assuming it's based upon device signal output strength. As for manufacturing quality, it does feel cheap but then it is cheap so that shouldn't be seen as an unexpected limitation.
This DVD Player was terrible. No wonder it's so cheap. It was difficult to set-up, and never did end up working on my brand new TV, though I did follow the instructions. I would've given this thing 'no stars' but it didn't go that low.
I bought this to use with my ipod mini to use in the car but it lasted only 2 days. After countless adjustments I could not get it to grasp it tight enough and one of the arms broke off. It might work better with another type of device but if you use this with a ipod mini expect problems.
The image attached to the ad is not what is being sold. The item for sale has less "staying power" even when fully charged - only 600mAh, less than 750mAh. Your image of the item is misleading.
I purchased this kit for a new stereo that I wanted to install in my 2002 Buick LeSabre Custom. The instruction manual that came with the kit was hardly worth reading. It had very few instructions for the amount of work that I actually had to perform. In addition, I was supposed to use the three screws/speed clips provided for my particular configuration as per the manual, but the heads of the screws were too small and there was no way for me to employ the clips. Needless to say, I ended buying different hardware.Furthermore, after installing the kit, I was unable to get my trim/dashboard over the perimeter of a certain cosmetic piece that came with my radio. Fortunately, I was able to remove this cosmetic piece without having to remove the whole faceplate. But now I am capable of seeing the sleeve of the radio housing around the faceplate.It's quite obvious that this kit is NOT for 2002 Buick LeSabres. Who knows how many other vehicle configurations are not compatible with this kit.
TheFujifilm Finepix F40fd 8.3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)fits into the case but it is not practical. The strap (inside) to secure the camera just fits and its a pain to secure the camera. The easiest way to use the case is to leave it loose inside but with the double zipper system, it falls out too easily when the case is opened. Therefore, it is not practical like a conventional camera case that opens from the top. Furthermore, the belt clip is secured with a metal rivet that can be easily exposed on the inside of the case. It is covered by a bit of material but in my case, it wasn't attached properly with glue and hence it flaps loose. It came off within the first day. The exposed metal will scratch the camera and the screen.I award this case 2 stars because faults apart, it is a good protective cover. Personally, I regret the purchase.
These are good enough for what I need in headphones for walking around, but they always break. I mean, I understand that everything will eventually break - but things are only inexpensive if they last a reasonable amount of time. If these cost $15 and you need to buy 4 pairs a year, compared to ones that cost $25 and they last two years, the latter are the less expensive pair.Being cheap, I would prefer if these would just not break so easily - and it isn't that I'm being rough with them - I treat them well, but eventually they die (usually the sound goes out in the left ear).I am no longer going to get these, fool me... 4 times. Doh!
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...
It plays videos, but according to the Apple website, you get two hours of video playback before your battery drains.Crash and burn.
Yes, this was easy to install, but if you have a problem with the product more than 90 days after purchase, forget about getting help. I called for technical support, was advised to disconnect some wires, then told that in order to hear the rest of the instructions I would need to pay either $39.99 for one-time support or a larger sum for an extended warranty. I asked to speak with a supervisor and was disconnected. I called again and was told I could get free online support, but that, alas, is also only within 90 days of product purchase. I do not recommend any Netgear product.
THIS SPEAKER SYSTEM MAY BE CUTE AND CARRY A TOP END PRICE BUT I FOUND THEM TO BE TRULEY LACKING IN PERFORMANCE.THE SUB ADDS VERY LITTLE BASS THAT YOU WOULD NOTICE AND THE VOICE TRACKS ON ALL THE CDS I TRIED WERE SO FAR IN THE REAR THEY WERE BARELY AUDIBLE.IF YOU WANT CUTE,BUY THESE.IF YOU WANT PERFORMANCE KEEP LOOKING.
I must say I bit into this Senheiser scheme. I paid a lot of money on a product that should not cost that much.First of all I should say that I only paid 65 dollars for it and I still think it is much more than it is worth.Now the problems:1. It is called open air design or something like that, bottom line is everybody in the room and the neighboring rooms can hear what you are listening. What is the purpose of the headphones then? I could play my games using the speakers and have a better experience.2. The highs are too high and the lows are too low. First time you use them you say oh it sound great but after a time it gets annoying.3. These are supposed to be audiophile ones. I play my guitar sometimes at 2 at night, this was the reason for the new headphones (I got tired of my old ones - they had a very short wire). Now the problem is I use a lot of distortion and because the highs are too high and so on they are horrible. I went back to my old ones and I am only using these with my computer during the day or when nobody is at home.Anyway my opinion is that I should have bought the $20 Phillips model that I used to have before these.Update after 6 years: Thought I would update. I used these phones primarily at work (I have a separate office) to not disturb anyone. After using them for so long I absolutely maintain my original opinion, they are not worth the price from a quality standpoint. For my (regular human) ears the sound is identical with the closed ear design I use at home. However, they lasted long which is a big plus, the 20 bucks Sony's or whatever typically last me 2 years (the wires break the connection inside and they need to be opened and soldiered in place).
4/30/05 - Bought this one month ago. This model did exactly what other reviewers said it would: it freezes up 2-10 minutes into whatever you're watching. You have to turn off the power in order to "reboot", and then it all happens over again. Tried several different DVD's, and it did the same thing. Worthless, is the best word to describe this product. I guess you truly get what you pay for. Features and accessories were nice, but those don't matter whatsoever when you can't actually watch anything.
This product is horrible. now i have figure out how to return it to Amazon.
The first one of these I received had something inside the picture frame that was rattling around loose and when I turned it on the screen was all wavy lines. I was able to return it to the seller, they paid shipping, and received another one at no charge. That one worked for about a month before it stopped working. When I tried to return to seller I was told I had to go directly to Coby as the sellers 30 day return policy expired. I contacted Coby and they want me to ship it back to them at my expense and to also include $10.00 for them to send me a replacement. Given their record with this item I doubt I'll get one that works for very long if it works at all. If in fact the next replacement did not work I can expect to continue sending them back at my expense along with $10.00 again. Horrible warranty.I'll never purchase another Coby product.
I bought this as an open box return from Amazon. I found the lens to be soft and to have an odd color cast. I ended up returning it to Amazon as it was just not up to my standards that I am used to. I have owned other Sigma lenses that were fine (10-20mm and 70-300mm for Nikon).It could have been because it was a return but, unfortunately, Sigma has discontinued this lens so I had little choice but to try for a non-new one.
Great router when it works... I used it in Miami with Atlantic Broadband. Had some problems with setup, useless Setup Wizard. Contacted tech support in Bangalore, had trouble understanding the guy, but eventually got the router working ok. Only problem then: sometimes the router just stops working, then you have to power cycle the modem and router, but I always got it to work again.Until I moved to DC and tried to set it up with Comcast. No luck. Called tech support. So far I've spent over 8 hours working on this thing (including 5 hours with Indian tech support). First, I can't understand the Indian accents (my Indian friend can't understand them either, the VOIP connection's not so good either). These tech support guys are really nice and try hard, but they can't fix the router. Netgear only gives you 1 tech support call with the warranty, so I went ahead and paid 65 more for the extended tech support, but still no dice. I'm giving these guys one more chance, then I'm going to get a new router and ask for a refund. We'll see.If someone had told me all this, I would not have bought this router. Neither should you.
Mine broke after just a few weeks. Snapped at joint where headphone extends. Good sound but poorly designed.
I had posted earlier that this adapter does not work with Windows XP, but I was wrong. It does work. However, to make it work with the application that I am using it with, I have to go thru a certain procedure, else the application doesn't sense the presence of my organizer, even though it is connected to my laptop via this adapter.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. The battery only lasts in these for 18 months, then you can either pay $250 to get it replaced, risk the entire product buy trying yourself, or just buy a new one. I havn't heard of a iPod with a replacable battery, but I did hear they MAY do it. So unless you have $250 to throw away, it's for you. It is a great product, though. Just be aware of the battery.
I had a very poor experience with the Microsoft Media Center infrared keyboard and I wanted to replace it with a bluetooth solution that would - I thought - get rid of all connection problems.I was wrong. The hardware is very nice but the software keeps on dropping connections.AS usual, I was very careful: I always read manuals and properly install the software before using any product - I don't want to fail the installation for a very simple reason: the package doesn't come cheap... I am a software developer - I have half a dozen computers at home - and I did everything as instructed. I found the software to be very average in terms of usability (why do they try to do all these fancy effects??), but that's not very important when it works fine.Unfortunately, after just a couple of days, the keyboard stopped working. I finally managed to get it back by removing the batteries and rebooting the computer (both step were required - the on/off switch didn't work - same thing for the connect button which is totally ineffective). Now, the mouse keeps on dropping connections. After a couple of hours of inactivity, the mouse simply stops responding.This is simply unacceptable. Logitech knows that this product doesn't work and keeps on charging customers for something that is simply not usable because it wasn't tested properly.It is a very frustrating experience because the hardware is great. Don't buy this product, you could be very disappointed.Note that I have seen another installation done by professional Windows system administrators that had the exact same problems.Now don't get me wrong: the hardware is very nice. I would highly recommend the Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebookswhich is great and had none of the issues I have mentioned there.
This item was defective. Luckily I ordered 2 from other companies and they both worked fine. This is apparently not a functional piece of hardware.
I bought this for a super old IBM Thinkpad that I found at a thrift shop. The card came with a CD with Drivers for it, but after being unable to get the thing to work I discovered that the install disk had the wrong driver for the device. Luckily, the old Thinkpad had a USB port, so I was able to download the driver elsewhere and copy it to the Thinkpad. I ended up returning the product because I decided to toss the laptop.
I just spent 3 hours on the phone with India, and the Dominican Republic. All "yahoo's" who had no clue! This is about the 5th time I have had a similar experience!This time, several persons got on the phone, and when I asked where they were hung up. One told me they are in America. When I asked what state (since they had quite an accent), they said what does that mean. They clearly lied to me. I asked to speak to their supervisor, and the same person got on the phone, tried to disguise his voice, and told me that he was not allowed to tell me where he was!I am a physician, who cannot imagine such horrible customer service, and such a willful disregard of their customers. I have just cancelled a notebook order of over 100 notebooks, and will never ever deal with HP in any fashion in the future.
I bought this because like most people, I didn't want to buy a new car stero to play my ipod in. I went to set it up and I had some trouble with it. setting it up was a breeze but it took some fiddling around to get a good signal. I finally found that it could play my old hippy folk songs perfectly....but when you add a bass guitar to the song...it fuzzes up and pretty much gives you a static sound. I tried to turn on the bass reducer, but that was no help.It may be my car, but I expected better because it says that it has a 10-30 ft range.
First of all, the charger did not work at all after taking it out of the box. I took out the screws, opened the casing, and found that the source of the problem was a loose wire. After gluing the wire back into its proper place, the charger worked perfectly fine.Also of note, the cord is not nearly as long as it appears in the product picture. "Official" Nintendo DS Lite chargers have a cord that is 6 or 7 feet long, but the cord on this one is barely 4 feet long.
Things you should know about this monitor1. Resolution and color depth is really poor. Watching DVD's on this monitor are practically impossible, all the people are RED and black. Its obviously not the DVD as I have a DVD player at home hooked up to a TV. The issue is not the brightness and contrast on the monitor as I have tried that as well.2. My monitor now has a wonderful WHITE line in the middle of the screen. The one issue is my monitor is 2 years old, but still this white line means I am going to have to throw this away. I initially paid 400.00 for it and now i really regret it.3. Please read point #1. I love watching movies on my computer, but I can't because of color depth.
Another reviewer wrote about how the music plays back - you can't make playlists and can only play from a folder you put on it. I also found this to be an issue, and not only that, but a lot of the songs I put on it sounded bad - they would speed up and slow down during playback, which I found really annoying.I condensed a couple movies to put on it to see how they would act, and those seemed okay - not the problems I had with the music playback. However, the picture itself is rather grainy, (including the built in menu items) and not nearly as sharp and clear as I've seen on other handheld mini media players.As for the FM tuner ... couldn't get a station to come in at all.AV input - it wouldn't record for the time I specified, (150 minutes) cutting out at around 45 minutes. What it did record looked okay, but what good is only half a movie, or losing the end of a TV show? I wouldn't depend on it to record a show I didn't want to miss.AV output - the audio output worked great, but there was no video, so again I wonder what good that is.The unit itself seemed pretty sturdy, and it's a nice size for holding in your hand or even putting in a pocket.My biggest reason I actually am giving it 2 stars and not giving it none at all is because I think if I only paid $100 for it, I might forgive some of its problems, but at over $400, I'm returning it.I read a ton of reviews on competing PMPs before deciding on this one, and after this experience... I think I'll wait for awhile before I decide to buy another one.
Received my order from gooddeals18.com in a timly manner for 2 barking dog security alarms last evening and tried it out today and it is DEFECTIVE or just CRAP...You can NOT adjust the sensitivity and when it does bark, it barks continuously sounding like a fog horn more then a barking dog, and it wont disengage,You have to manually turn it off. I returned the 2 barking dogs in their original packaging with hopes of a FULL REFUND the very next day.Electronic Secure Dog Barking Dog AlarmNOTE... DO NOT Confuse this product costing approx @$51 each with "REX Barking Dog" costing approx $72each... which is similar BUT works very well and is worth the additional cost.STI ED-50 Rex Plus Electronic Watchdog, Barking Dog Alarm
This cable does not solve the problem. I have tried everything that I could obtain from various reviews: new driver, various settings, etc. As far as I can tell - the cable does not work on my setup: HP LaserJet 4 Plus and Windows 7.
The product on the picture is not what you will receive. It is not worth to pay shipping for it.
After a 2 week wait the wrong item was delivered. Was adveretised as a socket 939 but came through as AM2. Could not find a way to get the correct replacement. What's up with that?
I bought an MP530 about 2 years ago based on the number of great reviews as well as joint research done with a co-worker who was also looking for a good home printer. For the first 18 months the machine performed extremely well, except for the "low ink" problems others have noted (and that can be circumvented with a settings change).Then the fun started. Every so often a piece of paper would twist going down the rear feed tray and jam inside the roller mechanism. Clearing a jam is no easy task, given the tight spaces inside the machine and limited opening angle of the top cover. After a couple of such jams I tried feeding paper from the lower tray to see if only the back feeder was at fault. Big mistake. The printer proceeded to soak the first sheet with the the entire supply of ink remaining in the main tank, turning the innards into a kind of black papier mch&eacute;. Clearing out the mess required unscrewing the printer's top and sides, again no easy task even though I work in high tech and have numerous special-purpose tools.Once I got inside, I found the cause of the problem: a thin piece of foam had broken off inside the paper feeder and become shredded inside the mechanism, causing both the paper jam and soaking extra ink out of the tank! Some on-line research showed that the foam is supposed to protect against overspray from the print nozzles, but that it can and does fail regularly.The foam strip itself only costs a couple of bucks, but replacing it can be as expensive as buying an entirely new printer because of the labor involved! The problem is sufficiently serious that the EU has ordered Canon to repair or replace any failed MP530s on their side of the Pond, but of course the US has decided against taking similar action.The bottom line is that I have a big paperweight and am looking for a new machine - almost certainly NOT a Canon.
This bus card is offered bundled with an external antenna but it does not accept one. Just to be clear.... you can buy the external antenna with the bus card but there is no way to connect the 2 together.
I obtained this printer as a hand-me-down after my old printer (still newer than this one, a Lexmark) stopped working. I'm a college student, so any free printing device is good. I bought a black ink cartridge for $10 on clearance at RadioShack. The black cartridge lasted me a whole semester (and still has some left!) so I'd say it was a pretty good deal for me, money-wise.The quality, however, left much to be desired. There were gaps in printing and there were little stray hairy marks from printing. I tried to find out how to clean it, but apparently it can only be cleaned manually-- with a Q-tip and water. I went through the ordeal of cleaning it, but it still didn't help much. The print quality was readable, just not great. After a while, the little hair marks went away with use, so the print quality actually improved somewhat over time.Basically, this printer isn't good for printing anything besides papers. I didn't even buy a color cartridge because there would be no point, since the quality was so bad. If you try to print anything landscape instead of portrait, it's pretty much unreadable. It's also shakes a bit when it prints, it won't print anything small (like index cards), and you can't touch the ink right after printing or else it will smear.This printer lasted me through a semester, and I'm grateful for it (Though I still needed to borrow other printers for some projects). However, I would definitely not recommend this printer if you have to pay money for it.
I was able to set up the router fairly quickly. Ran into couple of issues, which I tried to resolve through their support, but they didn't answer my email, so had to rely on other users on the net.The router since works fairly well, even in a two-story home.The only issue I have is when I come out of deep-sleep mode,where the router won't respond, so I have to restart my computer.My problem with Netgear is that they would not pay the rebate on this product, they won't even take emails on this issue.During my investigation on Netgear's reputation on the Better Business Bureau web site I found this excerpt:"Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau. Specifically, our records show a pattern of non-response to consumer complaints as well as a pattern of unresolved complaints brought to its attention by the Bureau. "Regardless of the quality of their products, Netgear comes across as a company that lacks simple ethics of business, so they shall never again get my business.
I have to say that this gps is really really bulky. If you want to be able to be able to carry this around then it is not the right gps for you. I was also very disappointed in that this unit does not have any internal battery so you cannot even update the software from cobra website unless you have a laptop that you can take to your car and a mini usb cord which cobra somehow assumes that you already have. The software is ok and has alot of options like avoiding tolls and certain streets however, the overall unit as a whole even with the larger screen does not even compare to that of garmin products such the nuvi 3 series, which is lighter, more portable, more user friendly, and actually have battery power that you can search for locations at home and update software from the comfort of your home. Those are my 2 cents on this unit.
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.
Really, you deserve better. Battery life isn't good, 20 hours at most just doesn't cut it for me. Sound quality is pretty good, but if you plug in your headphones diectly to the player without using the remote, you can definately hear that annoying little hissing sound. When using the remote the cord is too long and tangles easliy. The unit itself is rather bulky and thick. My friends cd players are practically half the thickness of this one. The controls are easy to use, especially the skip album one which is useful if you dont want to press the skip button over and over again when you use an mp3 disc. Speaking of mp3's, it plays them well but all the songs get put in alphabetical order which is pretty annoying unless you just use random. One nice little feature is the handstrap which makes it easy to use while jogging. However, of course, the cord is way too long while you're jogging with the remote attached. Just recently it started skipping occasionally, even though it usually had very good anti-skip protection, and sometimes it would restart itself when it was jostled too much, making it useless for jogging. It was very tempramental like this for a week or two until it finally just broke down and died on me a few days ago. The radio still works but whenever I try to play any cd, all it says is "OPEN" when it's clearly closed. The radio's decent, nothing special though. In conclusion, don't waste your money on this thing, go for a player designed more for workouts or even a flash mp3 player if you've got the cash for one.
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.
Purchased these speakers and at first sound was great. Now a few weeks later the sound is very poor. Sounds like the speaker is broken
I guess it is inevitable that these external hard drives will eventually crash. It's almost like you need a backup for you backup. But I lost all of my music, videos, documents, and pictures with no way of getting them off back. All it does now is click when you plug it in (Head Crash). However it is a good product until it crashes and it will crash!!!
Curling iron curls very nicely but has two massive design flaws:1 - the location of the on/off switch is such that I kept turning it off while I was curling, but wouldn't realize until the iron was no longer hot.2- the tip is not designed in a way that prevents you from putting your fingers on the heated portion of the iron.Going back!
I bought this power conditioner because it was exactly what I needed in my price range. I was very happy with it for the first two weeks, and the text on my directv guide was very crisp and bright. A friend even commented on the crisp picture of my tv from it.The only downside at the time was the fact that the display, and all of the lights on the front, don't turn off .All was good until about two weeks later. I was awoken at 2AM to the sound of a Family Guy episode in my living room! Apparently, the HTS5100 had dropped power to everything, and then gave it back.I have two components that come back on by themselves after power is restored. My directv receiver, and my Rotel surround processor. The Rotel processor turned on when it received power, and triggered my Marantz MA6100's to turn on also.I figured it was a simple glitch and everything was ok. The next night, my wife was watching TV, and then came into the kitchen. I noticed everything in the living room was off after a few minutes. The HTS5100 had now dropped power to everything.I unplugged it and plugged it back in, only to find out that now the outlets for the "TV" and the "main amp" were now dead.The HTS5100 is now on its way back for a refund.I think I will just stick with their cables from now on, if that.By the way, I bought this when it was only $131.00, and it's not even worth that.
The wall charger has rattled since it came in the mail and I was worried about using it that way and the car charger fell apart within the first week. Luckily the only part I really needed was the usb connector which seemed to be pretty decent and so far havent had any problems using it with my other usb chargers.
I bought the sister product - the 10" EX 1011 - same issues apply to both the 10" and this 8"The product looks great BUT!!I bought it to send pictures to Grandma. We thought we could post pictures on the Kodak Gallery, and she (many many miles away) could see the latest of the grandchildren. HOWEVER ... it keeps losing its contact withe Wifi and reverting to its internal memory. If Grandma was up to resetting it to point at Gallery, she would have a computer and wouldn'r need this.The on-line documentation says that you can make the Gallery the place it automatically goes to BUT .. the menus described on the web page are NOT, in fact, availale on the device. We sent a question email to customer service .. git an autmated response that said we would get a real response within about 24 hours. 5 Days NO RESPONSE. They do not post any phone numbersw to call for this device. They have an online chat that is ALWAYS BUSY, and so does not respond.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!! Personally, I will never buy any Kodak product again. I expect some minimal level of support from companies that want me to buy their products.
It's small, it's compact, easy to set up, and fast as the dickens; but it also went down in less then 3 months. Just stopped working, total burn out. Can't even use it as a hardwired hub. Shame this unit replaced an older Belkin that worked for over 4 years, before retiring it; oops, it's back in service. Sent the new unit back to Belkin for repair or replacement. Fell into a black hole, no word, no unit, I'm sure if I ask the answer will be, it's lost in the mail. What a piece of junk, never will I buy another Belkin product. Going to D-link for it's replacement.
I bought this product to use with a Dell color laser printer. After over two full days of effort, researching trouble reports and speaking to tech support, with one final hour and 45 minutes on the phone working with tech support, I was told it was probably defective. This occurred on a Sunday. I was told that the people I needed to speak to were not open. I called Monday morning and asked, as directed by tech support, for a return authorization. I was told to return it to the store I bought it from. I bought it from Amazon, and they were very good about taking it back, but I was annoyed that D-link after many calls to their techs and direction from their techs, they wouldn't exchange it.Bottom Line: I bought a LinkSys Wireless G Print Server with Multifunction Printer Support and I was up and operational in 45 minutes. 2 months later, not one problem with the LinkSys.
These speakers are fine for routine (ie: non-music-listening) tasks and when the volume is low - crank it up to listen to music and they are AWFUL. Distorted and "crackly", I thought it must be the cables or even my sound card. Connected a set of M-Audio Studiophile AV 40s (using the same cables) and realized: it's these speakers. Ordered another set of the M-Audios and tossing these.
I got a C84 "free" with a laptop, so I thought I had a good deal.Be aware that the printer will *not* print if *any* of the cartridges is empty (and this means empty according to the printer, which you have no control over).Say one color runs out and you want to keep printing in B&W; only? you can't!I understand that printer manufacturers don't want us to use generic cartridges because poor ink quality may clog heads, thus causing undue customer returns, but this tie-in to multiple cartridge purchase is a rip-off. If you have the choice, don't get any printer that forces you into such a deal.
I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY 17" MACKBOOK PRO i7 MODEL. THE SIDE PORTS DIDN'T EVEN LINE UP, ALSO WHEN I DID GET IT ON, THE TOP HALF SNAPED OFF EACH TIME I CLOSED THE LID.THIS DID NOT FIT MY MACKBOOK PRO 17" AT ALL.I RETURNED IT FOR A REFUND.
these cds burn fine BUT they won't play in most cd players. I've tried it in two car aftermarket cd players, brand new mazda, and a brand new F1500 - they all did not read the cd. Most computers can read them, but other than that they are not very usable.
Extremely disappointed in this item. Purchased in July, and worked great. 6 months later, no longer works. I now need to shop for a new switch, but I'll be staying away from this switch for my next purchase.This ended up being a big waste of money. Buyer beware!
When removing backing little patches of papper would remain and could not be removed making that section useless. Roll with given stock number was 24 x 50 inches. My husband suggested I should have tryed blow drying it before peeling it for esaier peeling. It was a good suggestion but I did not try it as I had already returned the product. I was able to get a small enough section to test on a photo and it seemed to work well enough, however it is not useful on the larger scale I had bought it for. Buyer beware.
I'm quite curious where in the manufacturer's website I can find the updated XP drivers, as the previous reviewer has pointed out. After struggling for 2 hours to get this device to work with both a Motorola V505 and my friend's Sony Ericson Twhateveritis, I nearly wanted to break it. After installing the drivers that came on the CD, the thing is able to recognize both Bluetooth devices, but that's pretty much where it ends. I could not get any data transfer or further communication. I went to the manufacturer's website and there are no drivers to be downloaded. If there's a way around this, please post it. Otherwise it's going to be another lesson relearned: you get what you pay for-- if you buy it cheap, you're going to have to buy it again.
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.
I have used this product for a while now and really like the quality of the product. Good feel and accuracy.However I would not recommend this product because;a) the drivers are unstable/unreliable, and without using the Logitech drivers the keyboard tends to double write the first character you type. The mouse displays an occasional "lock" where it will not move at all - which might be driver related as well.b) the mouse has a build-in battery pack, so if you forget to charge it, you're toast and will not be able to use the mouse until the battery is recharged (this will take a while). Exchangable AA batteries (like other Logitech models have) would have been better.c) Logitech support is very poor on the subject (in the past 4 months NOTHING has changed from their end).
After several years with a messy time organization; I decided that getting a electronic organizer; it could help and I bought a re-furbished unit.I have to say that couldn't get my goal since I found it is adding another step to this process; like dealing with batteries what exhaust quick; wires and so forth. I am not that kind of person. To be honest; I think screen is too little for over 40+ years old people; difficult to get used to writing symbols even with the keypad on the touch-screen. By the other-side buying a refurbished makes me return the first one because it didn't work and stall.
I've had the DLink DI-524 for eight months. Although the wired features work well, I have been unable to maintain a wireless connection (at 20 feet). The signal drops every 2-3 minutes. I've upgraded the firmware twice and spent 20+ hours troubleshooting. Tech support solved some issues, but couldn't resolve the signal loss. Forums on the web contain dozens of examples for this same problem. When I finally gave up and bought a Motorola, it performed flawlessly from the same location with the same settings and network systems. Caught red handed, DLink finally agreed to discuss a replacement, but it took them five weeks to respond to my email -- after four follow-ups and an info copy to the better business bureau. They reminded me that they never provide a refund ("No exceptions!") and reminded me that if I'd read the manual, I would have KNOWN that I had to call the 800 number instead of using email. I called, and the recorded message referred me to the RMA.DLINK.COM web site!I've had bad products before, but the key issue here was DLINK's repeated denials that anything serious was wrong, and their attempt to ignore me, then blame me for the problem. I have 20+ years of IT experience. Evidently SOME of these routers work as advertised ... DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?
Returned the product yesterday. The best resolution 640x480 is useless. The software is useless. USB interface was the only good idea.AXIS 207 looks like the best alternative, LAN or wireless network, 1280x1024, indoor use only or view through a window.
Also purchased The Pre-Amp and Amp from Antenna Direct factory. Doesn't work alone IS Not multi-directional as claimed, it must be pointed at the city or broadcast area desired. my disire was not to have to keep moving antenna, Failed.....As a stand alone, Failed...... needs an other antenna atached to the same pole.
I'm on my 3rd unit, returned to sams club twice, and will return the 3rd unit today - it is absolutely horrible. Skipping is an issue of when, not if. After a few weeks, the slightest of road bump will make your disk go to the beginning. Irritation and rowdy kids ensue....
I hate this camera. I have had it for a while and the flash is so bright you have about 6 inches you have to stand in like 20 feet away so the flash isn't too bright. The autofocus hasn't been working for me. The exposure setting has been making no difference in the exposure of my photos on manual mode. I seriously hate this camera.
You get what you pay for. Password protection and encryption process is a convoluted mess. Save yourself the trouble. Pay the extra and buy a Linksys or Apple router. Will never buy a Linksys product again.
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've had a Belkin for about over a year. I had to call tech support for assistance during setup. (I am not a newbie.) Recently, it stopped working (I lost connection with my DSL modem) and I found out I had to update my firmware. That didn't work. I even tried to restore my settings in the browser-based setup, but that didn't work either. The router does not respond to anything at this point. I switched to Linksys based on recommendations from friends who are technology professionals---the setup of the Linksys Wireless-G router was a piece of cake. Don't waste you time with a Belkin.
This bulky, pricy Palm-compatible model from Sony features a built-in thumb keyboard as well as a built-in camera. Neither feature is impressive. The keyboard is hard to get used to -- it feels unresponsive and stiff compared to the excellent RIM Blackberry's keyboard, and the camera would probably give you 2 hours of fun before it hits you that you'll probably never use it again, esp. since this is not a wireless unit where you can e-mail pictures to friends. The weight is tremendous, although it does come with decent multimedia functions such as MP3. But then again, for this price, you could get a very good Pocket PC with better video and audio functions as well as much, much more memory. I just don't think this Clie is worth the price.
Although I liked the Bose CD unit, I really felt that the sound was a slight step up from other music units; If I am going to pay top dollar for a cd player, it better give me than it does; this unit would be better value for 200.00 less; it really isn't that spectacular for this money; sorry to say; I am such a music person and I thought that I would give it a try, very little audio difference to make up for the overpriced ticket on this unit. Remote is small and cheap , little better than a credit card in feel.
Though, others may have not had this problem...the screws that came with the brackets did not match the diameters of the holes of the brackets. I really was not happy about the idea of sending the brackets back...fortunately I had a package of screws that fit the diameter of the brackets holes that came with the case that I am building. Now, mind you, the screws did match the harddrives holes on the inner sides of the brackets...but did not match on the outer sides of the brackets that attached to the case. The screws went through the case holes fine but would not thread through the outer sides of the brackets. Also the brackets were not long enough for me to enable the screwless latch feature becoming more and more popular on cases. I would have given it 3 stars had I not had to match another components screws with the brackets (subtracting 2 stars for not being long enough for screwless latch features and subtracting another 2 stars for not having screws that matched the diameters of the outer sides of the brackets). Otherwise, I liked the products (I ordered 2) enough to keep them and not send them back.
I bought this three months ago (for $65) for use with my iPod classic. I was very pleased with the sound. I use it in my home office for personal listening and found the volume more than adequate for that use. This can play music with reasonable fidelity at volumes much higher than I care to listen to music!However my love affair with this product is now over. Yesterday my new iPod nano 4G arrived and I was extremely disappointed to find that this dock will not charge the 4G nano. Meaning it is essentially obsolete. Do yourself a favor and buy a dock that is compatible with the newest iPods.
wow - what a shiny POS we have here. The "head" of the light is loose and I can't tighten it further. also the LED's often spontaniously turn off when the head moves!! And it moves (droops) on it's own!
This is the wrong battery and charger. My Kodak east share is Z1085 is and I can't even use these products.
Received the ink relatively quickly.Only needed to install the black ink for now,but after some modest use the capacity of the inkis dwindling faster than the stock Epson cartridges.I would still order these again in spite of the lowervolume of ink within them due to the affordable price.Not disappointed at all.I'm using the Epson Stylus c88+ printer.UPDATE: 2-2-2010THESE CARTRIDGES RAN OUT WAY TO FASTWHEN REALIGNING THE PRINT HEADS IT WOULD USE UP 25% OF THE INK TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS. THEY WORK BUT THEY ULTIMATELY BECAME A HASSLE. I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND AND FIND THEM TO BE A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. HAD TO ORDER FROM A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER.THANKS BUT NO THANKS
This is a very sturdy case, but I find it a little tricky to get the Palm situated in it and close it shut so it doesn't accidentaly open on me in my purse. Sometimes it gets knocked by other items close by and it opens up. It needs a better designed locking/closing system to it.
I paid extra to buy a Sony with the expectation that it would be a more reliable product and with the further expectation that if I were to have problem with the monitor that Sony would stand behind its product. Unfortunately that has not proven to be the case. The monitor began to develop problems three weeks after the warranty had expired and Sony's response was essentially &quot;tough luck&quot;.
The speakers are loud, produce a decent sound but the build quality is very poor. I owned a $100 pair of Infinity 6x5 and currently own a set of polk audio 6x5 which were also $100 and the build qaulity is sooo much better. Just by picking them up in each hand can you tell the difference. For a quick very basic set up and small budget im sure these will do fine, what the long term of these speakers are remain to be seen. I personally did not like them and returned just on the buid quality alone. Essentially for the price your in the ball park - spend a little more get a little more, I guess its basic principle.
The batteries must have been old. They only lasted 1 week of a 2 week vacation.
Ordered Sony Speakers per a good review online. They arrived on time, but did not satisfy my ears. Their sound was adequate, but I planned to use them for listening to vinyl albums and like a crisp sound. I returned them and ordered Bose 301's which work great for me. Thank you.
This unit was a huge disappointment to those of us who still use VHS machines. The machine is flimsy and noisy.
I bought this joystick because of the great reviews. My experience however, is much different than most everybody else. It worked great for about a month, except for having to reinstall and recalibrate after two days of moderate play (2 hours). Now nothing seems to work. I have tried it on two different computers (both Windows 7), but the stick will not center. I have tried to recalibrate it time after time, look at online threads, kept on hold for 20 minutes on logitech's customer support line (I just hung up). Now I am waiting for a reply from an email I sent. This could take up to 48 hours. I guess those logitech guys are busy. I guess its time to move on to another manufacturer. Wish me luck.
Bought this modem because I have had several Zoom products in the past and all have worked flawlessly. Not with this one though. Installed the software and it seemed to be fine. It dials just fine, but immediately disconnects when connecting to the remote sever or dial-up service. I tried dialing into several different servers including their own with the same result. It just won't stay connected. I tried downloading the software from their site thinking it might be the disk, but, that didn't work either. I hooked up an old external and it connected without any problem. Don't waste your time or money with this one.
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!!!!!
It keeps giving error, saying that the CD-R is not clean.
DO NOT buy this product if you plan on gaming! I do love the design of the keyboard, but the bugs really ruin the whole thing.Pros: Very good design, excellent media integration, great battery life, some cool features (such as temperature display)Cons: Bugs, bugs, bugs.The bugs I have experienced are:1. Keyboard always doubles the first letter when I first start typing (Happens every time the keyboard has sit for about a minute...extremely annoying!)2. Keyboard locks up and stops functioning for about 5 minutes, then all the keystrokes that you have been typing to get it to work appear all of the sudden (happens to me once a day)3. Keyboard loses connection to computer (happens weekly)4. Some (not all) of the features simply do not work...email notification feature for example5. Mouse all of the sudden slows way down...you move the mouse across the screen, then slowly a few seconds later your mouse cursor follows (does this about 5 times a day).6. Mouse does not function if you have any moisture on your mousepad (very, VERY minor sweat in my case), so I have to wipe my mousepad down about every 30 minutes of use.7. Mouse loses connectivity (happens about once a week)If it were not for the bugs, I would recommend it. This has been my personal experience, but I have done a little research and found some others experiencing it too. As of now, none of the updates fix these bugs. Maybe in the future they will get them resolved.
Went to account history and reselected same item as previously bought. That one fit fit the iPhone.This NEW model DOES NOT. The phone barely fits w/o a shell on it and it had to be wedged into the case.Waste of money. Look somewhere else if you have an iPhone !!!
The backing does not separate from the film. We could not use the product. We even tried putting it in the freezer, hoping that the backing would somehow become stiffer. It still just tore up, leaving us frustrated and discarding the product.
I bought these based on looks and the price - they're expensive, so they must be good, right? Nope. I thought these would have good bass, but the bass was inferior to the cheapo iPod headphones I bought these to replace. Kind of surprising since these are supposed to have the good Neodymium magnets.Strike two is that these had SIGNIFICANT buzzing in the midtones. Maybe mine were defective?Lastly, these things HURT to wear. Even using the smallest of the silcone fittings that are included, I couldn't wear these for more than 15 minutes without being in serious pain. I've never had a pair of these "in the ear-canal" earbuds before, so maybe they're all like that. But I've been using old-school earbuds (Sony, Apple, Sennheiser) for 15 years and never felt any discomfort - at least not for the first few hours of listening.I've already RMA'd mine, and would seriously recommend trying these on somewhere (not sure who would let you tho) before buying. I give it 1 bonus star for presentation, because they do LOOK nice. Oh, and the accessories are nice too, but they do me little good if I can't wear them.
I found definite problems with amplifying channel 61 and it generally made the signal worse. I bought this unit to boost the signals going into a 5 way splitter. There was no noticeable improvement to any channel. I did not spend the time to determine if it improved the VHF channels since these channels have a clean signal. In the end, I decided to remove the unit from the circuit.At this point I would not buy this unit or recommend it to anyone. I think either my unit is bad or the manufacture is not meeting their advertised performance of 36db gain for the full bandwidth from VHF to UHF. I contacted the supplier on 02/04/09 and requested another unit to test. I have not heard from them yet...
this thing works ok in my son's corolla, but doesn't work well at all in my Prius, there's some kind of interference in there and most of what you get is static. Plus it's almost impossible to see the readout.
The speaker was purchased for use on a deck. The speaker worked fine and had good sound. For a single speaker receiving its signal from my A/V receiver, I was completely satisfied. However the speaker only worked for about an hour and then went completly silent. The transmitter was working but the speaker did not respond. From past reviews, this was not an uncommon problem.
the RCA Basic Indoor Antenna did not work. I had to buy an amplified antenna. it said i needed more words in order to submit this review. this is the last review i will do. to difficult to and the font is too small to read
The set-up seemed to go smoothly, but after using it a week I have had nothing but problems. Just out of the blue it will stop working, then I have to connect directly to the router to try and fix the problem and sometimes it would start working again and sometimes it wouldn't. I've spent more time trying to get it to work than I have actually using it.It looks cool, but I would rather have a product that works. This is my first experience with Netgear and I will think seriously before buying any other products of theirs.
Peice of crap.No play lists, impossible to update unless you want a hassle. No good software that is out of date and unsupported by the company. Withing 4 days of barley using it it froze on me then shut off and became a brick. Dead. Looked on several forum for advice and no help, went to old forum threads and found out how to turn it back on and another way to update. Bricked again. Now nothing works.Oh by the way, the advice i followed for updating another way was on their official site by an official staff member with the company.HA.I will not reccomend this to anyone nor buy again.ProSoundSizeBatteryLooksConsEverything else.
The product itself is fine. No complaints. The problem I have is that I bought this and a 1Gig memory card as a Christmas present for my parents. I put over 500 pictures of their grandkids on the card from the past 8 years and cropped each one to the dimensions specified on the box. Well it turns out that THEY'RE ALL WRONG! The purpose of cropping them was to avoid the black bars on either side of the screen. Now there are black bars at the top and bottom. Sorry mom and dad, but I'm not cropping 500+ pictures again! How crappy is that!?
I like the sound of these earbuds, but they are very unreliable. One of the buds failed after only 30 days! Thankfully speedy-shipment (amazon marketplace) sent me a new pair, which they were not obligated to do, big props to them for that.Packaging also poor, just cardboard and plastic. Sony earbuds come with a nifty little custom case, Shure earbuds also come with a case. Lame!Update 11/2/08: Replacement earbuds failed after less than 3 months! Nasty!
I was hoping these would be great for carrying around my iPod, but the cords create so much thumping noise that the earbuds are impossible to use unless I'm sitting perfectly still, which is never. Unless you like to hear the cords bumping up against you, go with another product.
its identical to my nikon battery. i've tried 3 times to charge it but it doesnt hold a charge at all. it's completely dead. total waste of money.
I had two choices for the notebook backpack (between this and Burton the white collection). I should have bought the Burton.This notebook is really looked cheap especially the inside part. The color doesn't look like the color from the picture provided by Amazon. I saw a lot of refurbished for sale, I'm worry about the quality. Should keep the warranty info.Do not buy! I am Sony fans, but this product blew me up.See picture I posted for detail
I agree with Erica's review....mine came defective and would not read CD's or DVD's, nor would it display fully. I don't think I would re-order this item. It became quite frustrating trying to make it work. Lucky to get 1 star.
Unit won't detects any satalite. No signal at all. I power it up every month and still fail. Called support and asked me to go to www.clarion.com but clarion.com has no email or anything to contact with. So cannot get any live support by person from Clarion. Brought it to a couple repair centers and they said they don't konw how to repair it. The worse product and support! I won't buy any clarion products from now on since no support at all.
I have a Marantz CD recorder DR 6000. A previous generation of Memorex Music CD-R worked fine (White with purple lettering and blue recording surface) This new generation will not be read by this recorder. The recorder could not initialize and gave an disc error with several I tried. It Worked fine with some new SONY CDRs.
The 224 cases are the sharpest cases around, but definetly NOT durable! I have 5 of the 224 Wallet Scubas I bought in less then a two year period and the handles have tore from the sides, ripping the body glove material on the first three I bought over a year ago. I am so disappointed because you would think te Body Glove brand would hold up! The newer ones are starting to tear too. I use them lightly just to store the hundreds of cds and dvds I own. I don't take them out or carry them anywhere, they just still on a shelf only getting tugged on to get a movie out to watch. I'm calling Fellowes (the maker of these) as the give a "lifetime warranty" on them! I'll see how it goes!
My Zenith DVD5201 is going back to the store. The sound from my music CDs is great. I wanted a 5-disc changer and the random feature is satisfactory. After four to five minutes, though, the video and audio of DVDs becomes garbled. After twenty minutes the video and audio break up completely. Perhaps I just got a dud. However, since the player is so large that it won't fit anywhere in my little home, it is going back to the store and an even exchange won't be accepted.
It will be a great day when the consumer can perform all of their digital photography functions, at a high level of quality from the comfort of their own home. As much as I would have liked to praise this printer, it fell well short of my expectations - and hence, a two out of five rating.I bought this printer at a great price from Amazon. Installation was a breeze, setup was easy, and I was impressed that HP included a few sample pieces of the glossy 4x6 photo paper.I had one photo in mind that I wanted to use to test this printer... a digital picture of my wife and I on a beach, in front of a vivid sunset. If the printer could reproduce this, it can do anything.I was disappointed in the results. The colors were dark, the waves lacked detail, and our faces were &quot;pixely.&quot; The output from the HP 7550 did not compare to that of the same image professionally developed.I would highly recommend taking a test before buying this printer. 1) Find a treasured digital picture and have it developed professionally. 2) Then take this same image to your local retailer, and test it out on the HP 7550. The results of this test should tell you whether or not this printer would be a good choice for you. Good luck!
I bet some people do buy this for $60 more than the newer, better 5.5 generation ipod. Why does amazon feature this product when it's obviously a rip-off?
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.
BOUGHT THESE EARPHONES FROM AMAZING-BUY! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TROUBLE. THESE EARPHONES WENT OUT ON ME IN LESS THAN A WEEK. SURE, WHEN IT WAS WORKING IT WAS GREAT, BUT THAT WAS SHORT LIVED. TRY THE KLIPSCH S4.
After only six hours the earphones stopped working. Serveral days of emailing tech support later, SanDisk refuses to send a replacemnet. The display screen is also slow to display. It has no alternative means of power (like an AC adaptor). The radio receiver is a nice addition. The included arm strap is fairly useless.
When my daughter began downloading music to the ipod it immediately froze and was not functioning at all.The ipod was returned and another ipod(same brand) was mailed to me immediately.A couple of months later it froze again.I didn't bother to return the product and disposed it.
never make a purchase on price alone my friends. i should have done my research and steered clear of this junker. it is painfully slow. it does not matter what you change your settings to or what function you are choosing. the copy function is remarkably the slowest and you best plan to take 20 minutes if you have more than five copies. it goes through ink quite rapidly. you also best use the more expensive hp ink cartridge. if you don't it will nag you with messages every time you use it and then give you an error until it is replaced with hp "quality." now i get the infamous scanner malfunction. it makes you do a hard reset and then will not work anyway. have not found a work around and hp is tech support hell. it is now useless. i am replacing it tomorrow, not with hp. google search this one before buying.
OK. Would you like a REAL review of the printer. OK... here it is...I have had the misfortune of having [it]for 6 months it has never worked for any length of time.I have XP and before that ME, does not matter it does work on either one.Problem communicating with the printer ..will become words that you will cringe when you hear them.The printer cartridges are ...... the most expensive on the market and unlike most other printers you cannot find refilled catrges....BR>Do not waste your money this thing is a joke.. think I am kidding? I emailed ... and offered to send it back to them free!... They refused to pay shipping!!...that should give you an idea of the quality of this product.( I am not joking)I first saw the X83 and thought that it would be a great printer copier, now I see why it was cheaper than the HP.I know my review sounds extreme but I would recommend that your save your money and your sanity.
Maybe thy shipped the wrong item, but what I got was the same cheap leatherette ear things I already had. Whatever.
I agree with the others who complain that this laptop has more cons than pros. It comes loaded with too many software programs that you'll never use. The floppy drive and cd drive are very flimsy. (The cd drive makes an uncomfortable grinding sound.)The touchpad is extremely difficult to use. And, sadly, I must join the list of owners who had one just die--completely die--on them soon after the warranty expired. I was livid. For a couple of hundred dollars more, I could easily have purchased a more durable and reliable laptop.
This is a very good DVD player, very good quality, multiregion support and good funcionalities. Great deal for its price. However, it does not last very long: I had it for less than a year and it does not read DVDs anymore.
When my A85 was working, it generally produced outstanding, crisp images with very nice color. If you want to get the most out of this camera, it's best to set aside several hours to go through the user manual. So, there is a learning curve associated with this product but it appears most digital cameras all offer these same shooting settings. So, a similar curve is likely present-learn the A85 and you'll likely be able to understand many other models by different vendors.Currently, my camera is not functional. The display appears shot-like the camera can't properly see what i'm trying to shoot. The LCD shows highly distorted images and improper color. Essentially i can attempt to shoot a perfectly lit subject from an acceptable distance-and nothing shows on the LCD or recorded image but pure, unrecognizeable garbage. Tried changing batteries, reseating the compact flash card, etc. Upon further research, it appears this product has been recalled due to a blown CCD image sensor.[...]According to this, Canon will repair my issue for free and cover shipping as well-as they should.
Bought these speakers expecting great speakers from the BOSE name. What i got was marginal speakers with little highs, and crappy lows. After a couple month the speakers started rattling. After cracking them open I found why tehse speakers suck:I paid $100 for two 5watt speakers. Yes, TWO FIVE WATT SPEAKERS!
I can't believe I got sucked into buying this thing. It doesn't work, don't waste your money buying this. My states have no call list that you can join through your attorney generals office. Check it out and save your money.
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
This is a good-looking DVD player. The price has gone down a little now, but when I purchased mine, it was much higher. So, it might be worth it now, but I doubt it.After owning mine for about the first six months, it started doing odd things when playing the discs like the picture would freeze up momentarily, or the disc wouldn't load the first time, it would be difficult to start from a scene further in the movie, etc....I figured it needed to be cleaned so I bought the recommened cleaning kit for it, cleaned it and cleaned my discs.Now it has been a year and the problem has gotten so bad with it now that it plays half of the movie and then locks up. When I try to load the disc the second time, it won't even load.Since it only had a year warranty on it, I guess I'm pretty much out on this one.I highly recommend not to purchase this product or this brand, especially if you plan on keeping your player around for a while and not feeling like you got the short end of the stick.I should have spent [money amount] more and purchased a Sony. I'm going back to the store, but I'm not coming home with a GoVideo product. :(
merchandise returned to vendor by shipper as damaged in shipment. Cancelled order!!!
So I guess I should have waited to purchase my PAP2 until my internet problem at home was resolved but I didn't. It therefore took me about 5-6 weeks before I was able to test out the device which does not work. The seller will not accept the defective item because I waited too long to try to return it. I paid over $70 for the ATA device and now have to go out and buy a new one. I will not use this seller again and I probably will look to purchase an ATA device from a different manufacturer.
I purchased two AG-DVC7 Panasonic camcorder between 3 and 4 years ago, one used, one brand new. I very seldom use them to record direct to tape. We basically set them on a tripod and use S-video to feed in to a video mixer as we records live. The record feature on the camera has been barely used and yet one day last year both of them stopped recording to tape at about the same time. I was advised to press the rest button, this failed. The system stated needs servicing. When I bought these cameras, I paid around $1100.00 for each of these cameras from B&H New York. Just got my repair invoice and Pnansonic wants over 700.00 per unit to repair them!!! You can buy used for less than what it cost to repair one. Beware there is problem is with this product. There is a known issue with these cameras failing to record. You can find complaints online about this problem. The repair cost for this camera makes it by far the worst video product I have ever purchased! This camera is now only worth spare parts!
I have a Logitech S530 Mac. It is a wireless keyboard and mouse combination. Many people have had problems changing this KVM's switching keys to ctrl-ctrl. Make sure you put the wireless USBM interface into the keyboard side and not the mouse side. So in my case the mouse side is empty. The key strokes in the manual to switch from scroll-lock scroll-lock to ctrl-ctrl worked perfectly. Some of the keys like Home and End and other special application keys don't work.The audio cables must not be shielded in anyway because my speakers have a high pitched noise and static on them even when the laptop audio is set to mute. If I leave the KVM switched to my desktop and then turn the desktop off there is a significant noise that come through the speakers. Only when I unplug the audio cable from the laptop or desktop does the noise go away. Another problem with noise is that if I'm scrolling I hear the noise through the speakers. Clearly something is wrong!I called IOGear and they tried to tell me that the audio issue was the first they had ever heard of the problem. I told the woman I didn't believe her because I had seen several reviews on how bad the audio was. I bought the KVM knowing about the audio issues hoping that they weren't going to be that bad. I can get over the hiss and static because there is enough noise in my office to mask it, but the noise coming from my desktop when it is turned off is ridiculous.I'll be taking this back, due to the audio issues, quirky MAC keyboard support and because I really need a 4-port KVM since I just added another machine. Someone said Startech was great, but I don't think it works with a wireless USB keyboard/mouse combo. Startech also has a button on the box to do the switching without keystrokes.
Found this unit at Best Buys for $129.95. The main reason I bought this unit was I wanted a micro-stereo system for my bedroom that played mp3 CDs. Well, it played my mp3 CDs just fine, but it had all kinds of trouble playing regular audio CDs at times. For example, it would play a CD fine one day, but the next day, it would not play the same CD (it would say no CD in tray). Then occassionally CDs would get stuck in the tray (it wouldn't eject the correct tray. I had to turn the unit off and back on for it to correct itself. The mechanical noise during the changing of CD trays is alittle loud, but that is common for most multi-disc CD changers I have seen. This unit has great sound (170 watts), can shuffle between CDs, and has a cassette player, and an AUX input, but I can't have a machine that plays CDs when it "feels like it". I returned this one and got the Philips MCM530 instead for the same price at Target ($129.95). Now that's a fine little player with a sound that comes close to a Bose! I can't say enough about the Philips MCM530.
Amidst all these positive reviews here is a negative one. Unfortunately I am beyond the return date for the camera so I'm stuck with my choice for quite some time. This is my very first Canon camera (prior digi cams were a Kodak and Sony), and I based my purchase on all of the positive Amazon reviews and the generally positive reviews I found on the Internet for Canon cameras. I even tested the camera for several weeks, but ... I have discovered it's not so great. The small size is wonderful and it can definitely fit in your pocket, purse, etc. very easily. The positives are in all the reviews. The negatives are not. Such as ... red-eye is in every single picture of people and pets; it is a real problem despite the red-eye reduction feature. Second, and the most important, the camera just doesn't take photos that are saturated with color - supposedly this is a good thing as the colors are accurately represented but, to my eye, the pictures are very dull, and the eventual prints are darker than I'd like. I like saturated, rich colors (even if they are a bit unnatural) and this camera is too `natural' for me. I've tried to adjust the settings - of which there are quite a few - but the dull color is something that is bothering me. Third, there is a side latch on the camera - where the USB cord is inserted that is flimsy and difficult to open each time; I ended up having to cut off the cover to the USB cord for easier access. Fourth, the low battery indicator comes on right before the battery is going out, so you're not given much notice about battery life. I read the manuals and I'm trying to like it, but the picture quality just isn't for me.
I just bought this and I am taking it back, I think this thing is way too user unfriendly. It takes a long time to figure out how to do anything on this. To save a station # takes three steps. Their are too many buttons on the remote. I accidentally turned off the display, it took 1/2 hour to figure out how to get it back. For example, I have not figured out how to use the tape monitor function yet. Even simple things like changing a station, you have to go through a seek function, it takes forever to get to the other end of the numbers (maybe there is an easier way, but it is not obvious). The instructions are not helpful. This thing is very annoying because it is so hard to figure out how to do anything. The sound is good though.
The ear buds have a big problem - it is hard to have a perfect fit. If you do not have a perfect fit, you do not get noise reduction. As it is, they would not stay in my canals, and after a few hours my ears could not take them at all. So even though they are great as headphones, they are not for an airplane travel.
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!
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.
Put me down as another consumer that has had to send back his N75/F75. I received this camera new the other day. But, right out of the box it was broken. Seems on many of these models, when you try to load the film, it just backs it right in to the canister. The 75 is supposed to unwind the film to the end of the roll and then as you shoot, it winds it back up to the canister so that when you are done, the roll is completely in the canister. But, on mine, and many others, there must be a firmware bug. I'm waiting on a replacement now.
Nothing on the server seems to respond to pings or anything else that the manual suggest might be available. Even reading the manual, it was somewhat difficult to even turn the device on, but once I removed the plastic tab and had it powered, it still refuses to respond. So far, INOi hasn't even acknowledged any of my emails.Clearly, I don't recommend.
First let me say Amazon's customer service was amazingly GREAT! The monocular was just what I wanted.The problem was a bit of what appeared to be part of an insect wing floating in the eyepiece which would interupt you ability to see frequently. I sent it back and the replacement had the same problem. The second monocular was replaced with a 3rd with the same problem. Since all 3 had floating pieces of different shapes, Amazon concluded that it was a batch problem. Their refund of my money was fast and courteous as was each replacement. While the product was defective, you know you are safe spending money with Amazon and that you satisfaction is assured. GO AMAZON!
I bought these, and was very excited. They seemed like a high quality item. They have a nylon mesh cable common on earphones 6x their reasonable price. The problem with that nylon is its very loud (unless you are completely still) and makes a lot of extra noise. My earphones broke after 2 weeks, I've tried contacting the company numerous times and never received any contact in response. Do not purchase these.
So, no only are the instructions nearly impossible to understand, the product itself is garbage. Stay away.The reason why I say this is simple. Once secured to the wall, the screws provided do not do a very good job. In addition, the mounts cause the speakers to stick out and there are no wire guides. Garbage. Spend some money if you want a good mount.
I bought this router a few months back and have had MAJOR PROBLEMS. My "b" router never had any problems but I lose the signal on this one at all the "right" moments. Just when I need to send an important email or find some tech support on the internet.DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER. I know it's tempting because it's cheap, but, remember, you get what you pay for.
I'm sorry to say that in my opinion this is not a good accessory for the Ipod. The FM transmitter is notably weaker than other accessories that are available for the same purpose, which surprised me since this FM transmitter has a bigger antenna than the others. But no, this one produces more static and less signal, simple as that.Further, the design of this unit is questionable. It uses song files to control the frequency of the unit, which is a clunky approach in several ways. For example, if you put the Ipod on shuffle, you sometimes hit the FM frequency file, with unsatisfactory results. Not good.Pass this one up. There are better alternatives.
For three years I've used the smoke colored 3M privacy filter on a 15" macbook pro, and it's been awesome. Just bought a 17" and saw this new gold filter and had to give it a go (it's really cool looking :-).But, big bummer when I put it on the screen - unlike the smoke colored one, this gold one has visible diagonal lines that made me dizzy within a minute of viewing. Sending it back to get the smoke filter.
I had this unit for a month. This CD player does not seem compatible with multisession CDs containing MP3s. I had less problems with single session, closed CDs. However, I have some particular CDs where the player would start playing well the MP3 songs, and then would stop at a particular time, and would do the same thing for each and every one of the MP3 files in the CD (all of them would stop at more or less the same time). I could never figure out what was the problem.All my CDs were recorded as single-session and closed, all of the MP3s were recorded at a constant bit rate of 128 kbps. Some CDs would play just fine, and some others would have that annoying problem of all of the songs stopping at a particular time. My guess is that the problem is in the anti-skip mechanism. I am puzzled however that the problem was presented only on particular CDs.It was much of a burden for me to figure out what is wrong, so I took the unit back to [retail store]. I can accept that sometimes MP3 files do not show up well because of the recording, but not all of them.Anyway, I just got a Memorex MP3 player (MPD8610) for less money, with more sophisticated controls. I tried the problematic CDs in the new Memorex, and bingo! they play just fine. The problem was in the RioVolt, not in the CDs. By the way, my new Memorex is compatible with multiple session CDs. I do not have to close the CDs, which means that I can add more songs at a later time if I want. The battery consumption is as efficient as of the RioVolt. The Memorex MPD8610 can read multiple subdirectory structure, which is quite impressive. It is not as elegant looking as the RioVolt, but who cares. With the Memorex I spend more time listening to the music than worrying about how the CD was recorded.In summary, I do not recommend buying the RioVolt SP50. Check on the other smaller brand names instead, such as Memorex. You will be surprised of what they offer.The SonicBlue fellows should definitely improve this RioVolt product, pack it with better headphones (the included ones are so [less costly] and poorly sounding, that you must upgrade immediately if you insist in keeping this product), if they plan on keeping costumers.
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.
My experience with Mailstation started over six months ago. Since then I have had less than two weeks of email service. Just a few of the problems have included a Mailstation arriving with a broken screen, six weeks of phone calls to finally prove the replacement did not, would not and never would work, a month waite for another replacement to find it was in shipping, two weeks later to find no record of replacement, etc, etc. One technique is never being allowed to talk to the same person twice. &quot;I will call you on Monday to verify it is working.&quot; &quot;This will definitely fix the problem.&quot; &quot;Sorry, you can not talk to a supervisor.&quot; &quot;We will send you a refund in one month.&quot; &quot;The refund will be posted in two weeks.&quot; &quot;We have sent the refund to your credit card company but it will take them two or more months to post the refund.&quot; &quot;The problem is with your credit card company. We have sent them the refund.&quot; I do not think so.The Dilbert cartoon is Mailstation.
Have arthritis and loved typing with the keys, but the keyboard constantly shut down after one hour's use. Customer service polite but not helpful. I have vista and even made sure drivers were up to date but it just kept shuting down!
The iPod Shuffle is great, don't get me wrong. I owned the original version (the gum pack size unit) along with this one, but the overall idea is ruined by a couple of factors:* It's iTunes or nothing. Fat chance you can load anything on this puppy without iTunes doing the work. Got music at work on your Microsoft Media Player? Too stinkin' bad.* If you get rid of the iPod (like I did, only because of iTunes) and opt to uninstall iTunes, you'll soon find out the iTunes is holding your music hostage. I found this out after uninstalling iTunes. My Media Player couldn't retrieve the music even though I had purchased the tunes legitimately outside of the iTunes system.Until Apple gets rid of the iTune requirement, I plan to look elsewhere.
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!!!
I purchased this product four months ago, and I have had it replaced four times already. The first Visor Deluxe lasted two months, as did the second one; the third one lasted three days. The device will simply freeze up during use, and resetting it does not work. Furthermore, Handspring cannot provide a reason for the malfunction. Although Handspring and Palm may share operating platforms, Handspring certainly has inferior hardware.
If you try to sort by genre, it drills down to artist. I haven't been able to get it to shuffle through the entire genre, only a particular artist.
If you're reading this, then you are the last one. We all thought it was a joke, until they started appearing. Then we knew. Sure, we fought them off for a while, but we couldn't hold them off forever. Now it's up to you. You have to tell. Don't let the others make the same mistake. YOU HAVE TO TELL! YOU HAVE TO TELL!............IT'S IN THE CABLES! IT'S IN THE CABLES!
One quick note to all of you -- anybody giving a good review for this inferior product has NOT HAD THE UNIT LONG ENOUGH TO WITNESS ITS ULTIMATE DEMISE. Notice that the few pple who gave this a good review, got it as a gift Xmas 2005, and then wrote their naive reviews only a couple weeks later.I got mine March 2006 for the car and it totally just died in April 2006. Xact will act like this problem is new but if enough people complain online maybe they will come up with a new policy to give customers a free upgrade to a better product.For me ... I will be returning this to the store -- but a hassle that customers do not deserve.
I have the original hand cranking CD scratch removers. When you run a CD through those, it is obvious you are doing something. Scratches go away with the other types and you can clearly seen the marks left by scraping away a layer of the plastic. Not so with this one. I've run it several times on the different abrasive and polishing pads and see very faint swirl marks. I can already see the pads beginning to fill with deposits (probably have to replace them soon) and the CD I was working on still is not any better than before. You get more with the truly abrasive hand cranking type. This will go on the shelf.
This mouse stopped working after about 2months. It now doesnt turn on, there's no light coming from the mouse. I need to get a new one now.
The printer is fine if it is left on all of the time. If not, then be prepared for a lengthy and really noisy start up sequence, lasting for minutes upon minutes and then a couple of misprinted pages until it begins to work. In its favor are the individual ink supplies, but on the other hand, if you only want to print black ink on a page, as for text, it will not function unless all colors are in adequate supply.
The cord is only 3 feet long making it difficult to use for any practical purpose. Recommend against purchasing. I bought, tried to use, and returned the item.
I bought this unit and now I constantly get a "signal is too low" warning, when driving in the same areas where I didn't have this problem before. Called LG customer service and was advice they don't service this model any more and referred me to a 3rd party repair for assistance.Unit works ok, until you have to update the maps....not possible.
The belt clip came off in 3 weeks.and I lost my iphone.only the clip is with me
At first I happy with this product... but on my third use it short circuited and stopped working. For the cheap price I wasnt expecting it to last forever but I did expect it to last longer than 3 uses. I would suggest maybe getting a back up or getting a more durable one.
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!
This boombox is garbage. I have had 3 of them and all of them shut off constantly. The issue is with the connection between the receiver and the boombox, as soon as it heats up a little bit, the connection is lost. XACT, of course, will do nothing to acknowledge or rectify the problem.
This is an altogether inferior product. The length differential in right and left ear bud feeds is silly and arbitrary. The buds do not fit well into the ear, no matter what size I use, and the sound quality is almost as good as competing products. After two months of light use, the left channel died. A week later the right channel died. Junk. Avoid. Fortunately, seller is taking back the junk for refund.
I bought this camera based on online reviews. For 6 months of use, the camera performed adequately, although I tired of:1. Waiting for the camera to turn itself on (about a 10 second wait)2. Waiting for the camera to delete individual pictures ( a 3-4 minute wait)While on vacation, the camera simply quit turning on. After talking to Nikon, I had to send the camera to California for service at my expense. So, I had three weeks of vacation with no digital camera. Their service convinced me that they do not stand behind their products. I would not purchase another product from Nikon.
Installed easily and sounded great. A few days afterwards, the sound began to deteriorate, and the LINE IN feature, which I use a lot, began to work intermittently.Then it went out completely. So, I returned it for a replacement Soundblaster Audigy, which came promptly and it too, installed easily and sounded great. But , the LINE IN feature did not work at all!That was it. I had had it. If you have no need to rip any music files into your registry, I guess its ok.But for me. I bought an Xtreme Sound 7.1 sound card, for the same amount of money, and it works just fine. I would definetly 4 star that one.
This was a great camera until it was out of warranty. Then at the most inopportune times "Card Cover Not Closed" would appear on the LCD screen preventing any further picture taking. I tried all types of tricks like removing the card and putting it back in until the message disappeared.Eventually, my frustration sent me to the Eastern USA Olympus headquarters at Hauppauge, NY for service. Well, the flat rate was $80. I decided that it wasn't worth spending this much for a 4MP camera when for just a few more dollars I could get another camera with better features. Too bad I hadn't checked the Web before buying this camera as this card cover problem seems prevalent in any discussion I found concerning Olympus.
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 is an interesting headphone design that works to keep sweat out of the headphone mechanism, but the sound quality is unbelievably bad. I thought the stock iPod earbuds were bad, but they sound worlds better than these. No bass at all.
MS Office 2007 will not work properly in XP or Vista if this printer is selected as the default unless the registry is edited. Contact HP for help with this. HP says the problem was created by an Office 97 update. They were slow to acknowledge this problem, but they did eventually develop a fix, though I was unable to find it on the HP Website and had to contact Tech Support to get it.
I bought this software to use for dictating research notes and transcribing them. I have had the worst experience installing this very expensive technology onto my laptop, with repeated error messages about my sound card, and nowhere to turn for technical support. I would definitely not recommend this product, and hope I can get a full refund. It has been a very disappointing experience.
There are two generations of The V-Moda Vibe... the first generation, manufactured in China by a company called OTC, and a 2nd generation, with a different sound, different components, different manufacture, and way less build quality and sound quality.This is confusing and unfair... many reviews refer to the original version.. especially reviews on enthusiast boards, and that quality and sound is long gone... the modern professional and enthusiast reviews are nearly always negative, and the product is not recommended.I suggest you stay away from the Vibes... better and cheaper options abound.To be fair, customer service at V-moda is excellent.. you'll probably need it.
Of course those sitting behind you will be able to read/see what is on your screen BUT, those sitting next to you can also glance over and view your monitor. If the person sitting next to you slides their chair back slightly, then it's ON. I'm SO disappointed. I purchased one ~6/8 years ago and it worked well. I'm trying to find out if I can return this one, as it does not meet my needs.
The item showed up defective. That was no big deal. The problem here is that Amazon's "Customer Support" is as useful as a set of square wheels. I wanted to exchange this item for one that was working, however they ran out. I asked if they could ship me something comparable and on time for Christmas and the process was like working for the government. It was such a hassle and the manager could not wait to lose a customer, it just made me wonder why Amazon is trying put themselves out of business. I have shopped at Amazon since it began and never had any complaints. Thank you Amazon for making my decision easy. Now I will make sure to let my friends and family know not to shop at Amazon.
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.
I received this as a gift for my baby's room. I wanted a small speaker system to play music from my ipod in my nursery. The item is nice and small and would travel really easy. It has a nice travel pouch, etc. The plug in the back started falling out day one and looked like it would easily get bent over time. The plug, which is jump rope length, wont fit into the travel bag. MAINLY....the problem is that the sound is like a very old clock radio that has had its speakers blown out. I don't even want to use it for the very small purpose I had planned. I ventured out to Frys today with my ipod and listened to several other small ipod docking speaker systems. There are SO many that have better sound, remotes, small size and other features like clock or AM/FM that I am returning this ASAP. Too bad Im going to be charged a restocking fee by the company amazon contracted through because the speakers are bad!
60GB = IPaperweightI loved it while it worked, but it doesn't seem to work long. I've had 2 of these - each lasted ~7mo. before the drive croaked and began generating "Internal Disk Errors" that prevent the device from being reset, reformatted, or in any way accessed by ITunes or my computer. Apple's warranty is good only 1 yr. from the date of purchase. It covered the 1st one but not the 2nd. ~$250 to repair. I now refer to it as the IPaperweight.
I have had these headsets for about a year now. I was impressed with the packaging and what came with the headset and the look of the ear pieces. I also notice and liked the "Y" split construction part of the head set which I thought was constructed well. After repeated use however some of the rubber ear piece covers that go into your ear began to split. Also a dangerous thing popped up with a certain selection of rubber ear pieces (The one that looks like small trees) that go in your ear sometimes they wouldn't always stay on the ear piece bud and actually stay in your ear. I had to use tweezers to get them out of my ear on a couple of occasions. Now back to that "Y" split on the headset I now have to constantly mess with one of the cables at the "Y" split just to get sound going to the left ear. I have cheaper headsets that do the same thing minus the ear bud staying in the ear. The sound quality is perhaps less but a higher price should mean better durability not just looks and sound.
The product I received does not look like the picture. The cord was very thin but the reason I give this a 1 out of 5 is because the cord did not work at all but for $2.50S-Video Cable 6 ft. Gold Platedit is not worth my time to send it back. I'll just looks for a well made product. You get what you pay for.
Within 2 weeks of getting these headphones, my left band snapped when removing them from my head. I've treated them with kid gloves and still they broke! Dont know how this got through Sony QA but they should be ashamed of this design; after looking at these phones, unless you have a very large head where the bands are extended to full length, or extremely small head where theyre not expanded at all, you WILL BREAK THESE. Unless fully extended to distribute the little pressure, or fully closed, there is a weak point right at the top of the bands where the plastic goes from thin to thinner.The sound was okay for my needs.The comfort was pretty bad though as others have mentioned. They stay on well enough but are not at all natural feeling in and around the ears when in place.To think that these were produced with the active user in mind, with how poorly and delicately theyre engineered, keep searching for a better pair.
I'm bringing this camera back in exchange for a Coolpix 4500 tomorrow. The camera is well built, does produce high quality, sharp pictures and has a boatload of features, however the autofocus is horrid. The autofocus doesn't work correctly in anything but bright sunlight. If you're shooting inside under slightly darker than normal conditions, the autofocus just hunts. It's very frustrating when you miss shot after shot because the camera is struggling to autofocus. If you want to stay with the Nikon name, check out the 4500. It's a far better performer.
We paid $1,000.00 because we figured because of the Bose name it must be a quality product. BIG mistake. Today we tried to watch a movie on the dvd player and got the "format unsupported" error message. Plus it says it is opening when it is not. The system is all of three months old. Save your money.
This device looks nice, but it has such a weak transmitter that it is totally useless. The small Belkin universal transmitter has a much stronger signal! I am extremely disappointed by this product.
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 got three different colors from Citi (7 ft model)They were NOT as pictured.Instead of a very flexible snagfree tab, they had a tiny hard nob in its place.Much harder to release ... it did release though.No markings of any sort stating that they were Cables to Go.I have others that are Cables to go and they were as pictured with a flexible snagfree tab that worked great.Bottom line is that Citi sent a different item, the Cables to go as pictured are great.
I bought the 2.4Ghz version of this camera which is supposed to be better in transmition at least. The camera resolution wasn't bad but the wireless trasmition wwas unusable. It only had a stable image if I had the camera 3 inches away from the reciever making the wireless feature pointless. As soon as I moved the camera away from the reciever the image started jumping and making pullsing noise. Unusable equipment...I then called customer service and got a guy that didn't asked a single question about why I wanted to return the camera (in case that cam was faulty) and didn't know much about refund procedures works (in terms of paying half Gift Cert. half credit c.) and told me to call Amazon.Don't buy this camera, specially from these guys.
I bought several of these memory cards because I consider Sandisk to be the "gold standard" for SD cards. Unfortunately all my cards were locked - I can use them on a computer, but not in a camera. I understand there's a switch on the card that locks it but it was in the unlocked position. I tried formatting them in my camera and on my computer. No luck. I didn't discover this until I was in Europe ready to take pictures on a recent vacation. Beware!
My wireless adapter is WPC54G ver.4 This product can not work on Win 98SE. I have tried and not success even I reformated my HD and reinstalled the OS. However, it works just fine for XP. The driver did not work with XP, so I used Wireless Zero Configuration or WZC to install the adapter. In additional, setting up WAP in the router requires a little bit time consuming, but it works. My notebook is an old Dell Inspiron 5000 with 600 MHz and 192 ram.
I was very disappointed in the sound quality from these earbuds. There was no bass to speak of and in general the sound was harsh and tinny. In comparison, the Apple earbuds that came with my I-pod were much better. Well, there was no comparison.
Don't waste your money. You only get what you pay for. I was never able to get it to work and I'm a techie.
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.
Only a few days after I bought it, one side of the headphone broke down. No sound would come out of it, and when it does, the sound would crackle every now and then that I just had to take it off.It's happened to me twice with this product. At first, I thought it was just sheer luck that I got the defective product. Unfortunately, I couldn't return it because it was already opened. But when I purchased another one, it happened again.Don't buy these. They're low quality and will break down easily. Save your money and buy a better quality headphone.
This FM transmitter didn't work in my car (2003 Honda Accord). The signal was weak and had a lot of static.I don't recommend it.
Bought the Samsung 363 from Amazon and it developed mechanical fault while I was test running. Making strange noise after loading the tape making it unuseable.About 2 weeks later, i decided to show it to a friend in case it was something unserious and then i realised again that it was not even coming up again. Problem with the power system. paralysing it completely (all in less than 3 wks from purchase. Left it Plugged to charge for 2 days without differenceIt's indeed a sad story. That would be my last time of buying a tape camcorder.
Sadly, you can't rate somthing ZERO (or I would've!) I was really looking forward to getting this item as a gift for my mom. I thought it would be great for her to carry around digital photos of the kids, grandkids, etc. Unfortunately, the unit NEVER WORKED. I tried to install the software provided (I followed the manual step-by-step) and my computer would not recognize the device. I went to Coby's website (as indicated in the troubleshooter protion of the owner's manual) but found no FAQs regarding this type of device. I did, however, find a software download for this model number, so downloaded that and installed it. My computer will STILL not recognize the device so I called tech support. A very unenthusiastic woman talked down to me for a few minutes before finally telling me that they "have a lot of customers calling with this complaint" and I should just return it and try a new one. She was basically NO help to me (and a bit rude with the patronizing tone). I'm returning it and don't think I'll bother with a new one. I'll find some other clever gift for mom. Thanks for nothing, Coby.
I seriously doubt its 100% copper. The cross section of the wires are bright like tin. Where as monster cable is same color as outer wiring.
This product now retails for $3.99Go to best buy and get the same one for only $4.00
This product seems to be a very good one, however, they do not tellyou that it will not work on a Windows 7 operating system.Usually when stated what system it will work on, if you havea higher version, it will work. Not in this case.
I bought this AT-1655CS for my new Vista PC but couldn't make it work. I've called Sharp and they do not have any date/plan for a Windows Vista driver.
I loved this computer for the first week. Then, it died. Just blackout died completely. When I took out the battery, it started right up. Two months later it broke again. Same thing but the battery trick didn't work this time. When I took it in, they said the hard drive was gone. They couldn't even recover any of the data. Getting it repaired took ten days after many, many phone calls to Apple to get me on an expedite list, because the hard drive was on back order!The guy at computer repair said it's been happening a lot with the MacBooks, that the hard drive is physically ruined.
The Sylvania DVL500A lasted about one year with low to moderate usage. Picture and sound quality were great. The unit will no longer play any DVD's, it just sits and loads for about a minute, then the display says "disc error". The carousel door had problems opening and closing from the get go. I always had to grab it by the edges when opening, or it would just make a horrible grinding noise.To close the door all the way required a small push. I will avoid the Sylvania brand in the future. Fool me once.......
I put this card in my Garmin 2610 GPS and it worked for a couple days and now the GPS can't find any information on the card. It works in my camera and my reader can read it, but the GPS can't. It'll read my old 256 MB card, but not this one. I don't know if it's a compatability issue or what, but they don't seem to want to connect.
Bought two of these from Amazon and setup the first one ok.Then thought i should try out the second one just in case it didnt work while still under warranty. I didn't want to waste the two ink tanks as i was only going to make sure it printed ok then put it back in the box. So i took out the cartridges from the first one to try in the second one and got an error message that the ink was empty. I then tried to put the orginal cartridges back in the original printer and again wouldnt work, Had to call canon and found out you cant take out a cartridge or try and refill it as it will reset itself and not work. Canon rep had me use the other two cartridges from the second printer and finally it worked ok. Canon is sending me out two new cartridges but i am not happy with canon anymore if i cant refill as they are very expensive and dont hold much ink anymore. NO MORE CANONS OR MAYBE ANY OTHER PRINTERS.
I have tried several of the Phillips CD/MP3 players and have been greatly disappointed with them. This product is supposed to have anti-skip technology, however, it skips so badly it should include a free jump rope with it. And when I say it skips, this is while it was laying on a flat surface with no motion; I can only imagine what it must do when someone is walking or jogging with it.As far as sound quality, it is decent if used with the supplied ears plugs; however, these earplugs are cumbersome, uncomfortable and do not stay in your ears. So I bought the Phillips Virtual Surround Sound earphones but when used in combination with this product not much sound is produced even though that is supposedly what these earphones are for.As far as customer support, Phillips leaves much to be desired. When my first mp3 player stopped functioning I called them but they did not resolve my issue. I had completed their online warranty registration and when I called I was told that they could not locate it. They also admitted that they do not reply to or verify online registration and if you complete mail in registration and they fail to receive it or lose it, tough luck.Your best bet is to stay away from Phillips products.
We gave this as a gift and it worked great until 6 months later when an owner created cd was tried. I bought a different brand for my own kitchen which plays owner created cd's with no problem- we should have bought the other brand for the gift. When I called GE their answer was that it does not say in the manual it will play a burned cd so they are not responsible. They suggested trying a CDR and a CDRW cd to see if will play one vs the other. they also suggested trying to use a disc cleaner since it skipped on a purchased cd but worked after the cd was cleaned.
I bought this radio from amazon. After one week the lock button became non- functional. After three months the speaker started popping. By the time I had the radio six months the speaker was so crackley I couldn't hear the station. So I started to listen through the earphones and after a month even that became impossible to hear on full volume. When I realized the radio was worthless I called sangean and they told me the warranty had expired at 90 days. When I asked then if this radio that cost almost 50 $ should last longer than six mo. they said yes, but would not return my money. The bigist waste of cash I've spent on the web so far. And the only review I've written.
My wife & I live in the country w/ many insects. So, I bought 2 Stingers. First the bulbs that attrack insects burned-out. Replacement bulbs turned-out to be very expensive; even at major discount centers (and don't last any longer). Then, after one season, the plastic casing of the electronic "zapper" mechanism literally fell apart. Last night, at the beginning of this bug season, the other Stinger died, although I'm not sure why. Now, I have two expensive, partially used bulbs and zero Stingers, if anyone knows anyone interested in their lousy bulbs. Phooey!
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.
Not worth one star! Lasted about 1 week, and then started emitting a high pitched whine loud enough to wake people in the next town. It is now officially DEAD and USELESS. Even the short while it "worked" it was almost useless. Switching speed and mouse response was frankly terrible, the keyboard lagged several characters behind my typing and fitting the cables into it was simply not possible. DO NOT BUY THIS. Don't even THINK about it.
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.
What a disappointment.In the mornings, I like to listen to talk radio on AM. With this product, forget about it!!! The AM reception is a joke (seriously). The Bose techs give you a couple of ideas...1)rotate the entire unit until the reception improves or 2)purchase a Terk "Advantage" cordless antenna and rotate that until reception improves.Both were ineffective. Unacceptable.The second problem I have is their return policy. Trust me, if you're not happy after 30 days, you are OUT OF LUCK - Bose will not accept the return or issue a credit.So, I say, don't bother. Who needs the hassle of an overpriced product backed up by professional techs who know how to get you off the phone and out of their lives, while feigning unawareness of the product's obvious deficiencies?
After about 10 days the left earbud started to have problems. A few days later it stopped working all together.
In short their techinical support only works from text books and have no clue how to resolve problems, they are rude and degrading. Customer support does not return phone calls or emails. Easily hacked into by anyone with a basic computer understanding, leaving all your confidential information vulnerable. Nothing but a headache, and problem. RUN away fast from any Netgear product.I got a Linksys router and have been very happy with it and my security.
I've been looking for this cable for several years and I finally found it here! Who would have thought that Amazon would carry the cable I needed to complete my vintage time machine. It's been inoperative since the flux capacitor malfunctioned and caught fire in the late 80's. But alas, I found the last cable I need right here. It's only the 1.2 version, so your jigawatt's may vary. Try playing the Beatles Revolution Number 9 with this cable and you'll be pleasantly surprised. But I did give it a 5 star rating for being dishwasher safe.
As I recall, our 26" AQUOS did have a gorgeous image for the first four months....August through November 2006. I haven't seen it in 6 weeks so it is hard to be enthusiastic. By December 13th, our AQUOS was in the shop --waiting for part after "reconditioned" part from Sharp. We spoke with Emily, Andre, Jordan, Patrick, Tammy, Cindy, Jamie, Serena, Angie, Ray,Lynelle, and Clarice's voice mail at the Sharp Service Center in Romeoville, IL.. We then sent two faxes. Two weeks ago, we were promised a replacement tv -- which we later learned will be a "reconditioned" set. We are about to pick that set up. We received no compensation and only the most glib apology.I am not sure what other warantees say, but I urge you to read the Sharp warranty with great care. Their service staff were friendly, but would not give us the name of a manager to contact for a month.
I can't even get my computer to read it. I'm very computer literate and am running an updated operating system, 4 CDs have been kicked back out thus far with none of them reading. I just wanted to burn a cd for my mother. :(
Expensive but cheap! It cost a lot but for the expense you get several plastic strips that stick to the edges of the screen. Yuck! The strips do not adhere well. Very disappointing!
I purchased this product direct from Audiovox a couple of months ago. I had several initial problems with the product. The most frustrating issue I had concerned Audiovox's lack of customer service. I couldn't get my problems resolved through them so I had to do a lot of research to fix my particular problem by myself. Another issue I had was, I tried in vain to purchase the expansion memory card from Audiovox. They couldn't seem to get interested in me enough to want to take my money! It was unbelievable! After a month and a half of tinkering with the MP-1000, I finally gave it my 16 year old son and am ordering another product.I liked the sound quality of the MP-1000, but after a month of trying to figure out how to get the thing to work, I really didn't care about the the sound quality any longer. It comes with 32MB of memory which is good for about 5 cuts off of your favorite CD. Good luck trying to get the 64MB expansion card from Audiovox as well. I never did convince them to actually sell me one!
I'm not new to the Brother MFC line, having owned the 8440D for almost 2 years before purchasing the 8660DN at Costco just a few days ago. I'm a business users, and the 8440D was a great device (except for the power consumption). I purchased the 8660DN to replace the 8440D because it has the built-in network card. I want to connect this device straight to the LAN without having to use a PC as a print server.The reason I give this unit 1 star is for it's total lack of duplex *copying* capability, which can only be explained as pure profit motive. Even my old 8440D allowed you to make a two-sided copy of a two-sided original, albeit through a convoluted series of menu selections.This printer/MFC is DUMBED DOWN. Yup, that's right. The kissin' cousin of this printer is 8860DN. They are so close in every way that Brother even includes the two models in the same user guide. The 8860DN has a Duplex key that allows you to make duplex copies with ease. This model does not. Why not? Because brother wants you to pay more money for that feature is about all I can figure.The reason I say this is that there are six keys used to control the copy features of the MFC. Both this model and the 8860DN have six keys. However, this "cripple ware" model uses what would be the Duplex key as the "Contarst" function. The 8860DN uses key two as both Contrast and Quality as shown:8660DN keys[Contrast] [Quality] ...8860DN keys[Duplex ] [Contrast/Quality]...What's really irritating is that the contrast/quality key does nothing except put you into the copy menu anyway. In other words, you can set quality and contrast in the copy settings when you press the Copy key. Why do you need an additional button to set what you can already set as soon as you press the Copy key? So I have a device with two useless keys and no Duplex key that is a critical function of a duplex MFC.Go figure.Brother, you've not only lost a customer over this idiocy, but we *were*, as in past-tense, a VAR for Brother. We don't take well to this kind of marketing ploy. If you have duplex functionality, then make it available to through the copy feature.
Overview - I received a lemon, had to send it in twice during its one year warranty period, and it failed again just after the warranty expired. Based on poor experience with other Garmin products, I cannot recommend this unit.Details- I purchased this for use on a trip to Alaska, where we planned on doing a lot of biking and hiking. The first problem I ran into was loading maps. I loaded the maps for Alaska, than I loaded local maps to try and learn how to use the unit before the trip. Even though I had the storage space and had put in extra memory, the unit will only accept one "set" of maps at a time. So when I loaded the local maps, unbeknownst to me I was deleting the Alaska maps. So I had a rude awakening when we arrived and I had no data. During the trip, even without the trail and topographical information, it was useful to have with.Upon our return, I tried to load our routes and waypoints back into my computer. Every time I plugged in the USB cable, the unit would turn off. After talking with a number of customer service reps, they decided it was something wrong with the unit, and I would have to send it in. And oh by the way, we'll have to reinitialize the unit, so you'll never be able to upload the data from your trip.A month later I received the unit back, but by now summer was over and I put it on a shelf. Pulled it out earlier this year, went to load some new info, and it shut itself off again. So more calls to customer service, and they again tell me I need to send it back. This time it took about 6 weeks to get the unit back. I used it for a period of a couple weeks locally, then the unit just failed completely - won't even make it through the startup sequence. Of course my warranty expired during the 6 weeks it was with Garmin, so on this call to customer service, they told me I could send it back, but it would likely be $100-$150 to repair. At that price, and with the history I have with this unit, it is SO not worth it to have it repaired.
Aug 13, 06: Used only when I traveled, with Beyond Contacts software. I synched it before and after travel with my office-in-my-home computer to bring my Outlook contacts, tasks, and inbox with me. Two trips of one week each and it died completely on the second one. No rough usage.The Z22 cannot be used as a reminder as the alarm cannot be heard or felt - it needs an alarm like a cellphone. There is a screen keyboard, so Graffiti is NOT needed. The synch learning curve with the above software I found steep and painful. Note the 90 day warranty, which tells you something, and note the poor support/replacement documented in the other reviews.Probably foolish, but I am going to give it a second try. If this one fails also, I will wait for a Z22B with a useful alarm and proven reliability.10 Feb 07: The new Palm Z22 quit also. Carried it with me daily. It got TLC. Three months after starting its use, it quit, dead as a doornail, just like the first. For similar cases, enter "Quit" in the Search Customer Reviews for the Palm Z22. Save your money and time.
bought it two days ago. opened the box. burned it for 30 hours!!result : disappointed !!!really disappointed!!i read all the reviews of this headphone that are available on the internet. i spent 2 hours to research it. i thought it could be on the best headphone for the money. i played it with my mp3 player and computer. it sucks. it is not for music, just like the description, this is for monitoring!! never buy it if you are going to use it to listen to music. i will give 3 star for the sound ( so decent and standard ) and negative 10 for comfort!!!! it broke my jaws and made my head dizzy
Approximately 30 days after purchasing my SD 1000 from Amazon the sensor went dead. Amazon took the return and sent me a new one. Forty five days later the camera started hesitating in opening when the power was turned on. A few days later, the camera simply would not operate. Two dead cameras within two months. I've had half a dozen digital cameras, not one has broken previously, let alone twice in two months. The camera is back at Canon for repair.The camera replace on old Minolta Dimage that I always carried with me, treated with disdain and it always worked with high quality images. I've given it to my teenage son who treats it worse. The camera keeps on ticking - I'm sorry the brand is still not available.During the few weeks the camera worked, I liked its size, operation and quality of its pictures.
I ordered these earbuds a few weeks ago, reluctantly--as I've been unimpressed with my previous experiences with asymetric earbud cords. These buds were no exception--in fact the short length of the cord made them even more uncomfortable than other asymetric cords I've tried in the past. The sound is decent (for this lowest tier cheap pricerange) but please don't allow yourself to be seduced by the price or by the Sennheiser name, these buds are crap. Every time you turn your head, a bud is painfully yanked from your ear by way of the cord uncomfortably gripping the back of your neck. Recently, I tried wearing them in front, which not only looks stupid, but, due to the inflexible cheap material they're made from, causes the cord to rub against my chin or cheek and still yanks the buds from my ears.
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!
I purchased these earbuds for my iPod, which I use when commuting to work and working out on the treadmill. They worked great...for the first three months. One day, the right earbud stopped working altogether. Only then did I go back and look at all the one-star reviews by other users and saw that other disappointed customers experienced the same exact defect.I read on the seller's profile that defective items could only be returned within 30 days of purchase, so I am out of luck. Would not recommend this item.
I bought these to go with my new turntable, so I could listen anywhere in my room or my dorm common room, possibly even outside. There seems to be a lot of noise and hissing whenever i use them, however. I would be sitting in my desk or reading on my bed, both not even a yard away, and the hissing would still persist. The tuning is awkward, as you have to be pretty precise to get the sound. The perfect frequency gives off a nice and clear sound, but it's sadly muddled with the noise previously mentioned. I tried it out once in the common room, which is literally right outside of the door, and my tinnitus just enjoyed that white noise very much. The comfort is all right. They don't hurt my ears after extended play, so that's a major plus. They do slip off pretty easily, which gets annoying when lying down and reading a book. definitely do not fall asleep with these on, else you wake up to blasting white noise as mentioned in many of the reviews.
Before buying any WD Raptor high performance hard drives for use in a Mac G5... search the WD website until you find the tech support article that says some are not compatible. I thought we were all past this sort of stupid problem, but apparently not. WD apparently held back on publicly admitting this for way too long.The Raptor is "enterprise class" and marketed as being built for heavy usage. And it does SEEM to work ok in a Mac dual G5 tower. But under heavy usage it locks up the OS really badly. (Like every other week, but sometimes goes 80 days). This cost us untold grief & thousands of dollars before figuring it out 13 months later. Adding a PCI SATA card fixed the problem. WD blames Apple, but Apple says they are at SATA spec. Whatever, it was a horrible combo until we added the basic (bootable) Sonnet pci sata card to drive the WD Raptor drives. Do your homework & beware.
On their website, Griffin Technologies says this will work with the iPod Nano, but it doesn't. The iSqueeze is too big for my cupholder, so it moves around. There's no place for the Nano to rest safely and snugly, so it tips over and falls out. This might work for other iPods, but do NOT get it for your Nano and expect it to work!
I bought this printer specifically because it has separate cartridges for each ink color. Figured that would save money. Wrong. Every time I went to print something, the printer would spend over 10 minutes "cleaning the print heads", generally by blowing lots of ink through them. The Macintosh driver software is also buggy and convoluted. Keep away.
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!
The firewire port stopped working after one day. Won't even turn on, just terrible. The power switch is cool if it would work. Just say no to the free agent pro
This thing is a piece of junk. I bought this particular radio because I thought with a 30 dollar price tag, I would get something of quality. Wrong! The stupid thing stopped working less than a week after we got it! A WEEK! I thought I had the fluke radio so we returned it for a new one (same model). SAME THING! Broke down after a week or so. It was really embarrassing because I had gotten the radio for my boyfriend as a Christmas present.DO NOT BUY! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TIME!
This is easy to install but did not work with my computer though it is the one as per parameter.Now my computer does not start sometime or get stuck in middle or give message cannot ready memory.
I purchased these speakers to replace some altec lansing speakers which would no longer work with a new computer. I read reviews and decided on these. I should have listened more to CNET, they are muddy and have way too much bottem. They are not good at all for recording. I would not recomend these, I paid 130 for them, and I don't think they sound as good as a 30 dollar speaker set. They are loud and have a muddy bass response so if that is what you are looking for buy these.
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.
This atrocity is transparently an attempt at turning a cheaper duffle-type bag into a more expensive backpack with the minimum material and design. It's basically a box on your back. A big box. I weigh 190 and this thing is still wider than I am. It's none too comfortable either, with the square edges jabbing you in the back. I ended up with this one instead of a Lowepro or one of the more expensive Tamracs because a) it's cheaper than the top-to-bottom-padded backpacks, and b) the Lowepro has a bulky, nonremoveable waist belt that makes air travel inconvenient.
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 bought this MP3 players as a Christmas present for my wife. In the 6 months that she has had it, it has been back to Audiovox for repairs twice and now has stopped working again. It is out of warranty and definitely not worth the cost of an out-of warranty repair. I would discourage anyone from wasting money on this player.
While the product description states that the adapter is Male to Female, the one I received is in fact Male to Male. Now I need to buy an adapter for my adapter...
I ordered this thinking that it was the exact type of mount I originally had with my Garmin Nuvi. I received a huge mount that is inconvenient and ugly. Beware! I should have spent the extra money to purchase directly from the Garmin website!.
the cord is too short, the attachment clip for the camera doesn't fit on the grommet on the camera, and the adhesive on the capkeeper doesn't stick. save your money, and keep the cap in your pocket.
My husband and I had some old DLO transpod's that we purchased when they first came out. They were awesome and lasted for about 3 years with tons of use and being left in cold and hot vehicles constantly. My husbands transpod started to sound a little funky, so I purchased this new one for him. Since day 1 the new transpod didn't work properly. The sound is "off" and only plays in 1 speaker of our truck. He started using his old transpod again, and it actually sounds better than the crappy new one! We are sending the new one back and we are hoping that the next one has great results like our first couple of transpod's had. Good luck!
I needed a radio to listen while walking. reception for both, AM & FM are very bad. The only way I could listen, is to grip the radio, which would make my own body as antenna, and constantly turn my hands sideways to get any decent reception - even from strong local radio stations.Not recommended at all.
The case started off well enough - installing the system parts was neither easier nor more difficult than average. At first, despite having more fans than my previous system it genuinely was more silent. But things went downhill fast - the construction of the case is flimsy at best, meaning that it starts to come apart as the screws loosen and everything shakes and rattles - it is like having a jet engine next to my head. It is now far louder than my older system! I tighten the screws regularly, but this only provides temporary relief as they unloosen quickly. Poorly made.In the end a very disappointing purchase - a waste of money, since the only thing to justify the extra expense was its alleged 'silent' operation. I would have been better served by any bargain basement case at a fraction of the price.
Plastic casing is under-designed. It's showing signs of wear stress after 4 months of repeated insertions. 2 other cards (other manufacturers) are used in rotation in a Pocket PC. A-Data is the only one showing stress. I'm moving it to another application where it doesn't have to be repeatedly inserted. I use it to move .AVI files from the PC to the PPC where I can watch multimedia at my convenience. Very cool technology.
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.
color is not vivid, and even not seen in the internet explorer as a hardware.
I bought the Whistler 1730 at [a local store]. I must have forgotten the "get what you pay for rule." The poor performance of this detector brought it to mind.After several minutes of operation the unit gets overly hot and begins false detects in the X band, beeping about every 3-5 seconds. When it does detect real radar it does so too late to be of any use. This unit performs much worse than the Radioshack 360-degree detector which I also own.I took the Whistler 1730 back for a refund and ordered a Bel-tronics Express 936 from [Amazon.com].
I came across these stickers here on Amazon while just browsing. I will say right out that I don't own a set, nor would I ever buy them. And it has nothing to do with their quality, or the problems that other reviewers here have mentioned as to their being sticky, or peeling. About a year ago I bought some signs and decals for my front lawn and windows on Ebay. I just thought it was a worthwhile investment considering I couldn't afford a real wired system, and the fact that burglaries had been up a smidge around here recently. Install them on your lawn and windows and keep your mouth shut and you have a pretty good chance of getting away with the ruse. The difference between the ones I bought on Ebay as opposed to these is that not only do they give you both decals and signs as a package on Ebay, but more importantly they list both a genuine name and phone number on them that carries with it a great deal of authenticity. These Intermatic decals carry no phone number or security company name that is an absoulte dead giveaway to even a novice thief that you are in actuality protected from nothing. Think about it, no security service in the country would install a anti theft system in your home and provide you with cheap decals that don't even display their companies name and number. Their name being displayed is a major part of their advertising. The sign posts and decals I bought on Ebay came listed with a genuine well known security service name and number, and are far more authentic looking by appearance. They are in fact the very same signs that come complete with an installed home security system. I would suggest that if you are considering one of these ruse set of decals that you either go to Ebay and search out the security signs there, or, that you consider the cheaper set of decals and sign that is available here on Amazon at the link. They carry a real name and number of a security company, and also include an aluminum lawn sign. Whether you shop Ebay or right here on Amazon for a security sign, I advise you to forget these cheap and obviously fake imitations and consider the other alternatives. From what some of the other reviewers have written here, they are not very well made even of they did look authentic.Home Security Yard Sign
Great sound with warm big bass tones unfortunately you wont get to hear it often because the speakers are poor build quality. NOt made in germany like their higher end speakers instead theyre made in china. Ive had to replace the control pod twice! and just when I thought all was going ok the subwoofer just died on me. Its a shame because they do sound nice.
Got the palm and tried to charge it. Would never charge past 50% capacity. Was unable to tap on battery icon to see what % I was at. Ran larger programs slowly. Probably good for basic stuff, can't run big things - maybe I just got a dysfunctional unit - returned it.
I guess you get what you pay for. After reading all these positive reviews, I finally decided to give non-Epson ink a try. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I thought everything was going well when the printer recognized it, but when it did the nozzle test there were a few "blank" sections where the ink was not laying down. I have tried doing head cleaning several times, but this does not resolve the issue, just moves the blank sections around. I have had this printer for two years and have never had this problem before when using Epson ink. What it boils down to is that this ink works okay if you are only printing color printoffs of web pages or something, but NOT for photos (but then why bother having a photo printer?). My photos have visible lines in them, like you would get with a very low-quality non-photo printer. Some have even come out with drops of ink all over them. I will be throwing these out as soon as I order some new Epson ink...unfortunately for my wallet :(
It comes with no car adapter! This is a nice DVD player with good sound and a good picture. The problem we had with it (and made us return the unit) is there is no car adapter! Seriously, there is none, and it uses 15 volts, not 12 volts so even our adapter for our other portable player would not work. Why would you need a car adapter when you have a battery? If your trip is longer than 2 to 3 hours, then the battery runs out. If the battery runs out, it takes 16 hours to charge it. For example: Our daughter could watch a movie to her grandmother's house, 3 hours a way, but couldn't watch it on the way back. The other problem is the battery. It's very, very heavy. It's also unique so that the only battery you could ever use with the unit is that one. Not a problem you say? It is when it the manual says it's only good for 120 charges (so count on less), and there's no way I could see to order a new one. There's nothing in the manual regarding ordering replacement parts. I also checked all over the web trying to find something and found nothing about how to order parts and the cost. What happens when the battery quits? It will no longer be portable for the car! I really wish we could have made this machine work for us because as I stated in the beginning, the sound and picture were great. It's the other things that made us reluctantly return the item to the store. So just a heads up if you're thinking of buying this one.
And don't be suckered by this nonsense. Digital signals are 1/0 on/off yes/no. If the signal makes it (which it will on any crappy wire) it's accurate and exactly what you need. If it doesn't, it will fail spectacularly and will be obvious (i.e., nothing comes out of the speaker/system) -- don't be a fool and pay 100x more than a set of 6 wires is worth.
Good luck with this product and with Coby tech support.I bought two, one powered on while the other did nothing.Neither transferred and the software bundled was horrible, rarely did it recognize the product that would power on.I tried on XP Home, XP Pro and Vista... All the same result.Good idea horribly executed, good news is Amazon makes returns easy.
Before considering this camera do a google search on: Canon sd1000 lens error19,500 resultsHere's my story:After 3 months I got the dreaded Cannon SD1000 lens error. We took pictures of a beach and unfortunately left the picture card in the camera when sending it under warranty. This gave Canon the "sand in camera" excuse.A few days after sending it in for warranty repair, I got an email from canon saying the camera had sand in the battery compartment and they would not cover it under warranty. They said the camera was full of sand and wanted $98 to fix it (best buy is selling it new for $150).Before sending it in I read about this problem and used compressed air in the battery compartment and around the lens to make sure it was 100% clean, so I know there was no sand in the battery compartment. We only took some beach shots and did not drop the camera in the sand or anything like that.The service tech I spoke to said the notes said sand poured out of the battery compartment. I know for a fact that the battery compartment was clean. He said he did not know that the lens error issue was a very common problem with this camera (yeah right)I asked them to send it back unrepaired. I will never buy a Cannon product again. Do not buy the Canon Power Shot SD1000 as it has a major flaw and they do not want to cover their warranty obligations.
I purchased this bag to carry my 15.4 inch Mac Book Pro to and from school. Initially, I was very happy with the bag, but within a week there were several problems. First, the zipper to the laptop storage section of the bag separated from the material in two places less than a week after I received the bag. With each successive use the tears have gotten bigger, and now (three months later) I can no longer use the bag with confidence.I also find the clasp on the over-shoulder strap to be cumbersome and difficult to operate, especially when the bag needs to be removed and put back on often, such as when riding the subway and switching trains.This may be an acceptable bag for someone who a) will not use the backpack often, and (b carries only a laptop and very few other items, but I don't recommend for those that are commuting often and need to carry a laptop and books together.
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 returned the camera. Pictures in daylight are great but night pictures tend to be blurry.
The cartridges for this printer are only 5mls - this is much smaller than many inkjet printers. This means that you will have to buy 5 cartridges while a person with a 25ml cartridge in their printer would only buy one. Although the cartridges are not expensive, 5 of them is definitely expensive! Unless you are a very light user of printers i would strongly recommend another printer.
If you want this unit to go out biking or blading or running, you are out of luck. I bought mine last May; by the end of Summer, and after a couple of accidental normal pulls the headphones stop working. At the juncture of the cable and the plug from the remote the inner cables became exposed. Then I dropped the unit from a 3 feet hieght and it stopped working all together. I'm really sorry I bought this thing.
As my title says this camera is a piece of JUNK! My daughter got this item for christmas. Have not used it once because it does not work AT ALL. Biggest waste of money. Please be aware- just go out and spend a little bit more money and get them the real deal.
This netgear MR814 is a good wired router but not a good wireless router. Major problem is that I need to keep rebooting the adapter every 30 minutes as it drops my laptop connection but it performs well for a wired LAN and its cheap. I guess you get what you pay for.I am going to return this and buy a D-Link.
From a privacy perspective, it does well in that anything out of the angle described has your text blurry so people can't see what you're typing from the side. But for total blackout, that requires a very low screen brightness, which is not necessarily something I like, but can deal with.Plus, at the corners of the screen, where obviously my view is at an angle, I can see some reflection of my screen on the panel, which makes it slightly annoying. Coupled with the dark screen, it makes me feel like I'm losing my eyesight.The stickers that they provide aren't very helpful either. They stick so close to the screen that both sides of my filter have been split into the two plys because it was so close to the screen, when I tried to put it in, it split the layers. Required quite a bit of effort to get it to fit perfectly and yet still allow the filter to be easily removable.For this price, I'm sure there are better options.
I was happy with the features and screen of this PDA, although its plastic construction felt flimsy compared to my old Palm V. Unfortunately, I have had to return this CLIE for repair/replacement. The innards of the memory stick slot broke loose. SONY warranty service answered my call promptly, and quickly sent me a pre-addressed FedEx carton for return of the unit.
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!!
I have purchased 4 of these units trying to find one that worked. If it worked it would be a great addition to my case. I had it plugged into 4 Antec TriCool 120MM fans set to high - 0.24A with a 2.88W power consumption. Well within the spec of this controller.Unit 1 - Failed after 3 hours. Fan #4 went below 600RPM then eventually stopped all together no matter how much I cranked it up. Plugged the fan in directly to the mobo, works fine, tried another fan in the controller, still below 600 RPM.Unit 2 - Failed immediately - Fan #2 would not turn on at all, (checked the fan, it works fine) Fan # 4 would not go above 600 RPM (it's a 2000 RPM fan).Unit 3 - Failed after 1 day of running. Fan #4 again.Unit 4 - Failed after 6 hours - Fan #4.There must be a problem with the way that Thermaltake has wired the controller, in series with some cheap components that constantly fail maybe?Maybe I had 4 products all from a bad batch. Maybe it's a piece of garbage. If you have better luck I would like to know.
OMG, I received this product yesterday, and It did not work at all!! Anyone who buy this product will be very frustrated.
This is my second disappointment with Linksys products.I have purchased this AP to use in AP client mode connected to my Netgear WGR614 wireless router. The product comes with no user manual or technical specifications sheet. After spending some time trying to set up connection I have found user manual on Linksys web site, and discovered that AP client (as well as AP repeater) modes are supported only with another Linksys Access Point. It's not compatible with other vendor's products.When I tried to use it in Access Point mode, the signal was 2-3 times weaker then my old Netgear's.I am getting Very Good to Excellent signal quality from Netgear WGR614 (36-54 Mbps) and Good to Very Good (11 to 24 Mbps) from WAP54G...
Recently purchased a Cadillac RSX which had a premium Bose systeminstalled. However, anyone that knows audio knows how much of anoverpriced, underperformed speaker line like Bose is. Sure enough,the experience of listening to music in my vehicle was nothing shortof bland.I sought to purchase a subwoofer. Needed something with a smallfootprint since I didn't have a lot of cargo space in my crossover vehicle.The Infinity Basslink and Basslink II were recommended to me by mytrusted local installer. I spent hours upon hours scouring the Internetand reading every review out there about this subwoofer.I should have listened to the reviews. I should have listened.The failure rate on the Basslink models are pretty high. Go aheadand read reviews on Amazon and Crutchfield. Put BASSLINK intoGoogle and read the reviews on the various car forums. People areexperiencing failures within the first few hours to days to year.I should have listened to the reviews. I should have listened.I ordered the Basslink II from Amazon and had it installed. Forthe first few days, this thing rocked! It was the exact solutionmy vehicle needed. The sound system in my SRX went from a"6" to a "10." I was a happy camper!Two days later, the Basslink II began making a horrific rattlingsound. Opened the cargo area to listen to inconsistent bassdelivery overridden by rattling. This is exactly what the manyreviews across the Internet warned.So, I am in the process of getting a refund from Amazon. I amgoing to order a Pioneer enclosed subwoofer with amp. I shouldhave spent more money to get something of quality instead ofthis piece of garbage from Infinity.BTW, the Basslink II has been discontinued by the manufacturer.Wow! No surprise there. I read that Crutchfield had a wave ofreturns on this unit so perhaps that lead to the model beingphased out.Do yourself a favor. Stay away from the Infintity Basslink line.
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.
They even couldn't send out the correct item I odered and I had to call them again and again. It seemed there was no communication between different representatives and I had to repeat my story every time when I called them. More anoying, different representative gave me totally different information in each time and I had to cancel the order after almost one month waiting and calling. It was really nightmare.
I bought the Zire 72s as an upgrade to my previous black and white Palm that I had no problems with. It has been nothing but a lemon since I got it. Often when I turn it on it has lines going across the screen and has to be turned off and then on again to get rid of them. The graffiti is terrible and rarely works. I have to reset it all the time. Customer support is terrible and did nothing to rectify the problems. I even sent it to them at one point and they sent it back in exactly the same condition I sent it to them. I don't think they even looked at it. After my experience with this Palm, I will never buy Palm again.
I could not be less pleased with this piece of electronic dung. Terrible software. Takes forever to find songs. when you skip a song it takes sometimes up to 30 seconds for it to play the next song. Freezes up constantly on me. I have to completely reset it. When I try to log onto Napster to go, it tells me I have the wrong player, so I have to reboot my computer then it will work. Also it fades into songs instead of playing them right away, you can hear the song slowly fade in. I hate this thing!
I purchased this item for my 80-gig iPod but it isn't up to the expectations generated by it potential and price.The good news:1. The case offers total protection. Too many cases leave the corners exposed.2. The folio opens to the side. Opening to the top pushes the ear bud plug backward in its jack. Repeated rearward pressure will loosen the connection between the plug and jack over time. A loose connection causes unintended pauses in the music since the machine senses that the plug has been removed.The bad news:1. The case claims to fit both the 30-gig and 60-gig 5G models. The 60-gig is reputed to be the same size as the 80. The 80-gig iPod won't "seat" into the correct position to align the screen and click wheel with their respective windows. Pushing it deeper into the "pocket" does not result it its staying there. As a result, the left side of the click wheel is not fully exposed and therefore difficult to press. The ear bud jack also comes too close to the strap connecting the front to the back. The strap has to be pushed to the side to fully insert an ear bud plug.2. The plastic cover to the screen window is not flat on my case.3. The plastic cover to the click wheel is too thick for responsiveness. I would rather remove it but that's not a possibility without an Xacto knife cut and leaving a sharp plastic edge.4. This case is the most expensive that I shopped. I would have considered it a good buy, however, if it fit my iPod properly.
As many other reviews have noted, mine too had defective parts. When I first got the player it worked fine. Now, the tray won't close and the disc's will not get picked up and placed in the actual player. I'm now in the process of buying a new one. I don't even want to think about how much it would cost to repair it.
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'm an experienced techie and was unable to get this device to be detected by my laptop or Windows Media Player. Research brought me to an iRiver enthusiasts site where I found approximately 20 other people were having the exact same problem and giving up and returning the devices.
I used to be a Toshiba fanatic, but this is the third disappointing Toshiba product I've purchased over the past 3 years. I'm not buying any more.Overall, this is a good DVD player. It plays DVDs, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG (pictures), and MP3. However, it will not play MP3s from CD-RW, and there is NO - I repeat, NO - random playback feature for MP3s. Imagine that, folks. Oh, also, you can only put 199 MP3s or JPEGs on a disk; the player simply won't recognize more than that.So, with 5 disc slots, that's about 1000 songs you can put into this player at once (on MP3), but you cannot play them back in random order. This quite literally defeats the entire purpose of having MP3s to begin with. Don't even bother converting anything to MP3, because you'll never listen to more than a few hours at once, which means that you'll never hear most of your songs unless you manually start playback at random places.This is simply [wrong].The remote is typical Toshiba fare, which means it looks as if it were designed and built in North Korea.Connectivity is good. Optical digital audio out, digital coax out, component video out, and S-video out are all present.If you never plan to play MP3s, and you have the fingers of an 8-year-old child and don't mind the remote, then this is a very good DVD player. If you have normal fingers and play MP3s, don't even think about it. What a disappointment.
This is a poor quality product* Earbuds covers are flimsy and do not stay on earbuds securely* Unremarkable sound quality* Input jack has poor connection and makes a scratchy sound when moved* Not comfortable
It appears to be a VERY simple device. Plug in your devices to the appropriate places, then push the button for which device you want to use. However, it doesn't work!!!!!! And there's no power switch, so...???
The camera works perfect, the microphone didn't work from the beginning. I even emailed about the product but never got a response. Horrible Seller.
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...
I bought the 25 pack and approx 2 out of every three discs ended in a write error. My drive has the latest drivers and all other brands I have tried have done much better. My last 50 pack of Verbatim discs only lost one. This just is not worth the money.
I gave this item a try and while it could actually work as advertised-it really was unreliable. I followed all the instructions diligently and found it cumbersome to assemble. While I was able to feel secure leaving my compact notebook on it, I am not sure how after a couple of weeks of use it would hold up-long range durability didn't seem like a reasonable expectation. Great idea, but poor execution.
These headphones had a nice sounds but were heavy and not as comfortable as I had wanted. I returned the headphones for a refund
My grand daughter just told me that the wall charger I recently purchased for her has never worked. She uses the DC charger in the car. I would have contacted you sooner if I had known.I spoke to my daughter to make sure the product was being used properly and she assured me that it was, that the outlet had power, etc. So it appears the 110v charger is defective.What would you recommend?
This camera was excellent when in was introduced IN 2004!!! (I still own a working DSC-W1, which has essentially the same sensor and electronics) But we are now in 2012 and compact camera technology has evolved considerably. This camera should be sold now for no more than $75, not $399. I am not even sure that Sony has still spare parts for it!
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 bought a 100 disk spindle of Memorex DVD+Rs earlier and found 86 were COASTERS. After reading the good reviews of the 50 disk spindle of Verbatim DVD-Rs I immediately ordered them. They arrived today and I couldn't wait to start using them. After inserting the first disk the computer asked me to "Insert Disk". Properties said O used space and 0 free space. All 50 disks were tested and each one was bad. 136 coasters anyone? It will cost me half the price of the DVDs to exchange them. I could have bought them locally for the same money and not wait two weeks. I have ordered many items from Amazon over the years, but don't recommend buying DVDs.
How come no one has reviewed this printer so far ? Mmm.In any case, the HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One turned out to be a disappoitment. I hope I will be able to return it, it's been 31 days.Faxing I did not have the time to try.Scanning is very slow, even at 200 dpi. There is dithering at 300 dpi and up, when looking at pictures at their actual size, which is abnormal when scanning high quality photos. Listen, it's just abnormal that an old cheapo scanner of mine, bought 9 years ago for 100 $CA, performs 50 times better than this one.It is also abnormal that the printer should perform the way it does with graphics (forget photos!). There is dithering which I did not get with my OLD HP printer. So if you are printing even a little graphic here and there, trust me : it will get on your nerves to see that dithering. MAJOR posterization when printing photos. Again, my old 1100 LaserJet printer performed a lot better in printing photos, and graphics. What's up with that.The HP LaserJet 3030 All-in-One is good with printing text, as well as decent in photocopying text. If you photocopy graphics -- like when you're doing your first test with the printer, which is to photocopy a printed page -- you'll have spots of gray within the darker areas of the graphic.The paper handling is o.k. if you are delicate with it. Speed of printing is o.k. It is not impressive.Don't buy it. What else should you buy ? I don't know. There doesn't seem to be an obvious choice for all-in-one laser printers below 1000 $CA, even now.
If I had bought something with moving parts, this would have been good to get. I was worried I'd get a lemon and then need this. I was foolish and naive. After my TV arrived, I thought I made a bad move! I thought afterwards, if it broke, I would have been covered by AMAZON or even the maker, for a YEAR!But oh well, you live, you learn and hopefully don't make the same mistake again!
Apex DVD players are made for the most budget conscious of consumers, but my philosophy on buying electronics stands firm: If you're going to get one, spend a little extra and get a good one. The Apex AD-1200 is a tough recommendation even at the low price.The strength of this DVD player is simple: It plays DVDs. For people who will only watch a DVD occasionally, that is not a problem. It offers good picture quality and decent sound quality. Surprisingly, it plays VCDs and MP3s rather well, which means that those burned CDs that won't work on your stereo will most likely work here. Basically, you can expect a minimal level of performance from this particular DVD player.But the problems with this model are plentiful. The biggest flaw is the design. This DVD player is light, and feels cheap. Note the absence of a digital display on the player. Also, repeated pushing of the buttons can result in them falling out, so be careful of how hard you press the buttons. Worse yet, the player is loud and clunky. This clicks, hums, and rattles all through the movie. It is like a CD-ROM trying to read the disk.Having said that it is functional is not so true in the long term. As you would expect from a lower-end appliance, the Apex DVD player will stop working properly after a while. Often, the picture will freeze while the player tries to read the disk, and there are certain DVDs that it cannot read at all. This is a big annoyance, and a good reason to steer clear of this player.Buying a DVD player is never an easy decision, but choosing one strictly for the price is not a good idea. Most likely, you'll spend more having to buy a new one to replace the Apex brand when it breaks down. Spend a few extra bucks and get a good one instead, and avoid the headaches.
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!I purchased a contract from them for use with an exersize bike. Somehow Amazon messed up my order for the bike and canceled the order. I had no problem with this. I called NEW and they had me send an email stating that I never got the bike and did not need the contract any longer. They told me that this would be processed in 3 days. I waided 9 days then called back. They then informed me that it could take up to 8 weeks for me to get my refund. I asked them about the 3 days and they said yes it processed in 3 days but the refund could take up to 8 weeks. So I asked if they could check and find out if they had processed my request and they said they had no way to check. I asked if they could give me the number to someone who knew and they said no. I asked if they could even find out if my email had been recieved and they said no. I asked if they could call and check for me and they again said no. So now I guess I have to wait to find out if they even recieved my email and that could take up to eight weeks.Customer service is non existant.I will buy a service contract in the future from someplace else.BUYER BEWARE!!!
Took photos on trip to Iceland, after return could not download more than half. Formatted the card, but on the next trip to Guatemala, same thing, more than half photos are "unable to read". If you value your memories, or need the shoots for work, get any other card than this. I have 5 cards total, different brands, and none of the others ever had problem.
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 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.
This router worked great for the first hour or two, and then the problems began. The wireless feature quit working (which after reading some reviews on here and elsewhere on the internet, I discovered is from the router overheating.) After a few days of using it as a wired router (since I had given up on the wireless), I smelled something electrical overheating or burning which turned out to be this router. (...)
I bought the printer with this cartridge and it never printed in black ink, only color. Apparently the ink cartridge is defective. I have to buy the entire cartridge including the ink tanks to correct the problem, but the ink tanks themselves are fine. I am unsure about the durability of the product since I have only printed maybe 10 pages until it stopped working completely. And I am a little afraid to buy another and experience the same problem again. I don't suggest buying it.
Spend the extra money for a better frame. It is very cheaply made, the picture quality is poor, and many times it goes blank or has lines in the picture.
I received two of the CD players beecause of a delay in shipping. I overpaid. The construction is barely there, the anti-skip protection is non-existent. On an enviromental standpoint the player EATS batteriers. You can do better.
I gave this camera one star because it worked perfect until the store warranty ran out. Then the lens stuck (on this mint condition camera).I did a google search for "coolpix lens stuck error" and realized that I will have to buy a different brand. I would recommend searching Google before purchasing any Coolpix camera.
Both ear buds broke apart, connected only by the thin wire carrying the signal, within three weeks. Normal use, inserted and removed from ears.Hope you have better luck. Earbuds looked great, sounded great.
Stay away from this vendor! If you do not give him a good review he will email nasty emails to you then have the review removed from Amazon! He does not ship you the item you see in the pictures!
This receiver's scan feature for finding stations wouldn't even pick up local stations no matter what we did with the antennae. Most features required using the remote, which is bad considering most people have a tendency to misplace their remotes. Don't lose the instruction manual - without it you will be lost. The instruction manual had a picture of the remote with a description of how to use the buttons but the problem with that is the picture was on one page and you had to flip the page to see what the button did and most times it required you to push several buttons so by the time you flipped back to see where the next button you needed to push was located it timed out and you had to start over. I love remotes but I also want to be able to do the steps manually on the unit itself. We are keeping it and will use it elsewhere in the house and get another higher priced more user friendly receiver for our entertainment center needs.
I bought this cover to replace another one where I had lost the belt clip part. This one seemed from the pictures to be adequate but once receiving it I was a bit disappointed. I kept it since it was not worth the UPS postage to return it. The inside covers are complely clear plastic and the "ends" and "edges" of the phone are not protected by the leather part of the cover unlike the previous one I had. Also, the external display is not protected with a cover at all - the leather goes around it but there is no clear plastic to protect that normally exposed display. The clip is simply a slide on clip rather than a spring loaded clip that retains it tension. If you just need to secure this inside another pocket, purse, or belt pack, this is adequate. If you are active and want to insure that this stays on your belt, I would not recommend it.
Got the Groupon, went thought their whole process, sent them 4 tapes and waited. For about 10 days, nothing even appeared on their system. I had to call them just to confirm they had received my package. Then another week+ went by and they informed me that they were sending everything back because there was some copyright-protected material in my tapes. So now I have a bunch of Groupon Bucks that I do not want to spend on Groupons, and I'm out about $12 for the package I had to send them.And all they had to to is make me sign a waiver for the copyrighted material, and we would have been fine, since I won't be showing any of it outside of my house. If only they had done that, they would get to keep their money and I would continue doing business with them.This is not a very intelligent and customer-centered company. Do not trust them with your videos.
I returned this item since it was not compatible with my TiVo series 2 DVR. It turns out that only some specific versions of the DWL-G122 will work with TiVo and the one I got on Amazon was the wrong version.
My wife purchased this item for me as a gift, and when I opened it and tried to apply it to my windshield, it immediately fell. There was absolutely NO suction at all to hold the mount in place. The item was totally defective. And since it was a gift, and I had not opened it until Christmas, we were past the date allowed in which to return the item. I know it's only a waste of $4, but I still feel as if we should have at least received a product that actually worked as advertised. So we would warn you against buying the item from this company. It would be well worth the extra money to buy it directly from Garmin instead of wasting your time with the defective product shipped by this company.
I should have been tipped off when one store tried to sell me one of several RETURNED iPod 15gb's. I had to hunt down a USB connector, which is NOT widely available. I was pressured into buying a card to convert my USB1 port to a USB2. THAT wasn't cheap, and it was on top of the exorbitant price of this little piece of junk! Go ahead and laugh, the adaptor worked just fine in my USB1 port and I learned my lesson, although I let the store know I wasn't happy about being swindled when I returned the whole mess.Yes, after all that scrambling and downloading the right conversion software (which took hours), I was ready to return it for the time-wasted factor alone. I managed to get a CD put on and it sounded awful! It crackled, and nothing could fix it. It wasn't the CD - we checked. Then it SCRATCHED just by passing around the house a few times! I returned it with only a mild fight with the store I bought it from. People, save your money for a company that produces quality products.
please be advised that this film does not work with the Polaroid 600 spectra camera
I bought this product in June 2003. It stopped working 3 months later.First it turned itself off abruptly with NO REASONS. - 1st monthThen strange characters start showing up. - 2nd monthThen nothing showed up on LED and no key works. - 3rd monthI don't think a 128MB MP3 player is supposed only to work for 3 months.Be cautious of this product.
I know other people have written about having problems at first but being persistent didn't pay off on my end. I tried on multiple computers multiple times before sending the first one back. The computers would not find the device. I called customer care and they didn't listen to the problems to try to help but rather told me to send it back for a replacement. The replacement didn't work either. I suppose my suggestion is to wait on this product until they have them manufactured a little better.
I've had this product for less than a day. i have taken it off and put it on my belt maybe 3 or 4 times. The leather on the clip has already started wearing through. At this rate the metal clip will be showing through in a week. It looked to be a really nice case and sells for $20+ at the local big box store, but even at half that I expect it to last.
I purchased 2 of these frames last Christmas for my relatives and my experience with this frame/company are as bad as what others have mentioned. The first frame did not work from the start. The frame did not respond at all to the remote and therefore, I had no way of operating the frame since there are no operating buttons on the frame itself. Neither changing the batteries, nor resetting the remote + frame helped. A quick email to imate resulted in a return email that simply told me to return the item for a refund. Fortunately, the return process for Amazon is top notch and relatively painless.My second frame responds well to the remote. However, when I try and register the frame to use online, the activation code from my frame does not seem to be valid. I sent another email to imate 2.5 weeks ago to which they replied that they would send my email to the "appropriate department" to answer my problem. I haven't heard from them since. So now I'm stuck with an overpriced 7" digital frame that doesn't work online.Thanks Imate. You really made my Christmas special.
Item finally arrived after ~2 weeks of waiting for item availability (purchased directly from Amazon). Opened packaging. Took charger out of the box. Plugged charger into wall outlet. Plugged DS Lite into charger. Charging indicator light on DS Lite turned on. Left the whole thing for ~5 minutes. Noticed the indicator light had gone off. Checked all the connections. Checked the wall outlet with another device and charger just to make sure it was working. Tried reconnecting everything again. Nothing worked. Tried again after an hour. Still nothing. Forced to conclude that the DS Lite charger is, in fact, defective.As for the product itself: the unit feels very hollow and light, and not in a good way. The rotating plug was loose and had little pieces of plastic around the pivot and the metal parts. The end that plugs into the DS Lite is also somewhat loose. All in all a very shoddy product. Not exactly what I would expect from Amazon.
I have to concur with the negative reviews below. Before you buy this product, CHECK THE D-LINK PAGE TO SEE IF YOUR PRINTER IS COMPATIBLE! If it's not one of the 20 or so printers that have been designated as "compatible," and you're not a certified network technician, you probably will not be able to get your printer to work with it.There are hundreds of different printers on the market; what's the use of a print server that will only work with a few dozen? From what I have read, only certain HP and Epson printers will work with this device--no other printers, no other brands. My Canon printer was completely incompatible with the print server. I tried connecting using the D-Link setup wizard--nothing. I tried manually connecting via IP address--nothing. Maybe a networking expert could get this piece of junk to recognize my printer; I'm not a computer novice by any means, and I certainly couldn't. I'm returning it and continuing my search for a better product.
The good news is that this device worked as advertised. It does play a nice "go away" message to people on the other end of the telephone. The issue (at least for me) was that it didn't stop the telemarketers one bit. I ended up just putting my phone on 5 rings before answering machine starts to answer, and only answered phone calls from my family, and that worked a *lot* better.
The mice broke just under 12month of using it. As many said the left click is the most part where people use and easy to break.
I use my Ipod as my main music source, played through my home stereo or my truck stereo on a farm in central america. There are very few radio stations (interferences) near the frequencies that I am using.I have had mixed results with the range. Sometimes I have the iTrip within a foot of my FM antenna and I get a lot of static. It is totally unpredictable and unreliable if you like static free music. I switched back to using a cheap $10.00 FM broadcast unit that plugs into the headphone jack.
This charger stopped working after about 3 days. Very disappointing. I guess that saying about getting what you pay for is true. Oh well. It seemed to be poorly constructed too. Would I buy it again? Not unless it came with a warranty.
Don't make the same mistake I made. Unless you are only looking for the head pictured in this image.I love the SLIK tripod head, don't get me wrong. But the picture leads you to believe you are getting the whole tripod. Wonder how many they've tripped up with this image.Amazon, fix the image please. Just show the head to reduce confusion.
The shipment got lost and I never got a replacement or partial credit for shipment. They tried to help to see if they could findthe shipment but they could not get any results. Anyway I am out ofmy money and cartridges. Always get insurance for your packages, they could get lost as mine did.
This product uses a cable that is out of date with todays computers.Needs to be a USB not the old serial port on old computers.I don't think any manufactures put these ports on their models anymore.Software needs to be more interactive.
Installation time, it prompted me to check updates online and it installed the latest from web. During the web cam video and audio config time, it prompted me to stop all using the audio. After finishing the total installation, I am unable to listen to any music from CDs or online through the computer speakers.Anyone had this issue? Any thoughts on resolution.Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision ( 961471-0403 )
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!!
Palm claims on their website that the Z22 is compatible with Vista. It is NOT!!! When you plug the Z22 into the computer, Vista tries to find drivers and cannot--neither can Palm Support! They say they "are working on it." That's simply unacceptable when they claim that it's compatible. We received the Z22 today, and we are returning it tomorrow!!! Don't waste your time buying this item if you have Vista.
I was disappointed to learn after I received the product that it was not compatible with Windows 7, rendering it useless to me. Others have encountered the same problem and have posted comments that there is no way to rectify this predicament.
I received my WGR614 v2 in the mail three days ago and it has yet to work. I have two computers that I am trying to link, a Mac running OS X and a Windows XP Centrino laptop. Neither computer can connect to the router. It's like the router doesn't even exist...same for Netgear technical support. Maybe this router will eventually work great, but if you may need even the slightest support from Netgear DO NOT buy one of their products. I sat on hold for 45 minutes only to have a technician walk me through the set-up (thank you, I can read on my own), then tell me to reboot and hang up on me. Thinking this was just a fluke, I called back again, got a different technician, and the same exact thing happened even as I protested that I had already rebooted everything. He literally hung up on me as I was saying, &quot;No wait, I've done that three times...&quot; Thanks Netgear, I will never again buy one of your products. Oh yeah...no response from the online tech support either.
The only reason why these earbuds earned two stars is because they sound decent. But the problem with most in-ear buds headphones is that when you wear them while you are exercising or doing a strenuous activity (Like running), it is not uncommon for them to fall out of your ear, so in return you may push them in deeper and deeper each and every time they fall out of your ear and eventually you will encounter one huge PROBLEM! The silicone tip of the earbud may become disconnected from the earbud and is in return deeply stuck inside your ear canal!! Just be careful if you are considering in-ear buds because of this problem. If you don't believe this happens, you can google it and see what other similar problems like this has happened to other people.
So far I have burned on only 3 of these. Only the first one, a black and white pic, turned out good, with minimal "hiccups".The other 2 failed miserably, and could not be played beyond the first half.Burned same movies on Best Buy generics -- and no problem.Have never had these issues before and I've burned a lot of movies over the years.
I returned this item Dec. 2011 because it would only work with the batteries for one cd, then I would have to change them. I sent it back and have not seen a refund yet... how do I find out about this. It has been weeks.
I was really disappointed with these. Considering they originally cost 50 bucks I thought they would sound better than my Sony headphones that came in a similar style.(mdr-g42) I was wrong. They sound crisp but have no bottom end. Very weak. They also distort at high volume. I'm sticking with Sony brand from now on.
I've had this camera for approximately 2 months. Tonight I am suddenly unable to upload my pictures to my computer. It worked last time. The battery indicator says that they are fully charged, but when I plug in the USB cable, the screen goes black and the camera dies. I'd be much more forgiving but I have been on hold now for 25 minutes on the Olympus customer support line who is, surprise, surprise, "Experiencing unusuallyhigh call volume".
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.
Followed directions for using the cable. Upon connecting it to my iPod Touch 2nd Gen, the iPod displayed a message that the unit could not be charged. I called Monster and they said Apple revised the interface and I needed to purchase the Monster iCarPlay Wireless 250 instead if I wanted my iPod to charge using the FM transmitter. Will now be going to get this other unit.
A simple device, which should allow you to press the button, and the shutter of you camera should trigger. When you are out in the field, though, and you wiggle the connector, and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, and you jiggle the button, and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, and you shake the cable, and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, the switch ends up looking like this:[...]I'm thinking you might have a better place to put your money.
I purchased these hoping to upgrade my powerline network, which uses the older Netgear XE102. Using XE102s, I get about 500 Kilobits/sec - way too slow. So, I anxiously plugged in my HDX101's, hoping to get at least 10-20 Megabits/sec. Instead, I get about 600 Kilobits/sec. :( Perhaps it's a problem unique to my electrical wiring, but...needless to say, I was very disappointed.
I'm sorry I got this thing. Instructions are bad, the screwing holes don't match a standard 5.25" drive bay, and it is just plain pointless.You can get a full enclosure for this price.
I had this camera for one week and then I dropped and it hit the edge of my desk and then I caught it. It would not work at all and it cost more to ship it to Fuji than to buy a new one. Also I couldn't find the warranty card they swore I should have even though I didn't throw anything away. It was nice for the week it lasted, but definately not worth it.
I have owned this camera for 4 years now.Pros - Beautiful landscapes.Amazing outdoor shots and colorsEasy to carry. Good response time. Good video too.I have made a few trips, shot photos/videos at a couple of marriages and the comments on my landscape shots have generally been 'which camera do you have? Wooh that's costly for a non-SLR camera but the landscape shots are surely good.'Cons- Indoor shots suck big time, flash power is too weak. I used a extra flash which had multiple levels but the light level indoors would either come too bright or weak and it would be just right only a few times.I had bought it for around 600+ dollars(including the cost of accessories) when it had come out and was impressed by its build quality. It really looks cool and compact. But it turns out the prices of compactness is paid in the life of the camera. Since the lens retracts back and out it has a good chance of getting damaged. It looks like some sensors(battery/door/lens sensors) have got damaged.That moving part stopped working a few weeks back. It does not start up and the repair cost will be at least half the cost of a good new camera. I have film cameras bought buy my dad's uncle at a yard sale in the 1950s that still work fine. I was expecting this camera to last me for at least 10 years. I am very disappointed that it has become unusable in 4 years.I would have loved to give this camera at least 4 stars but wanted to give it only 1 for not being durable. Finally I am giving it 2 for at least good 4 years of service. They don't make them like they used to anymore. Will be trying a Nikon next.
I had almost the exact same experience as the first reviewer - my first drive lasted about six months - and then failed. I lost *ALL* my data - Western Digital techs would not even discuss possible ways to recover it.They shipped me a replacement drive which I have had for all of a week - it too is dead. Unbelievable.The tech I spoke to told me that Western Digital strives to keep the failure rates on its drives to between 5% and 20%. So apparently they feel they've succeeded if only one in five of their drives dies! Never again will I buy anything from this horrible manufacturer.
Not a bad little unit... wish it remembered where you were on the CD when you turn it off like other units I'm used to especially since it doesn't really "shut off" but goes into "stand-by" mode... Not as much power as I thought it would have for 30 watts... Would be nice if the aux (ipod/mp3) jack was on the front not the back... speaker 2 output would be nice... simple little unit, works fine so far...
I would not recommend this headphone. It has terrible noise when there is no connection with the transmitter. And it regularly losses connection too.I was so mad that I threw it to garbage can. I will go to buy one with wire.Just don't buy this.
This is a really great boombox -- if what you're looking for is great CD sound. Good solid deep bass. Nice styling too. But there is one major problem and 2 minor ones. The major problem is that the circuitry inside the boombox lets you hear radio interference &quot;bleed through&quot; when you're listening to the quiet bits of music on cassettes!! So, in my case, I might be listening to a motivational tape, or a meditation tape, and during the quiet moments I frequently here the local &quot;oldies&quot; radio station coming through the speakers. A techie friend says that it's a shielding problem. Whatever, it is... it's really annoying!!!! So, if you need to focus and concentrate while listening to cassettes.... find another boombox. This one is NOT for you. On the other hand, if you can ignore the radio bleed through... go for it. And it's certainly NOT a problem if you're listening to loud rock music on cassette. The volume of your music will undoubtedly mask the less obvious radio bleed through. OK... the other 2 minor problems. The remote doesn't control the cassette player. And the LED is so dimly lit (I mean REALLY dimly lit!!!) that it's frequently difficult to read.
Bought this "Dell" laptop replacement battery as a gift for a visiting relative. After a 24-hr charge, battery didn't work. Sent it back, got a refund; I'm satisfied.
I am not an audiophile. I have never cared to look or pay for the richest sound. I have usually tolerated pretty mediocre sound. Therefore, I think it is worth noting that I find the sound coming out of the iPulse to be intolerable. I hooked up my iPod to it, and I was appalled by the tinny noise that came from it. My $15 clock radio sounds better than the iPulse.Linens and Things was selling this on clearance for $48, so I figured it was worth a try. I'll be returning it.WOW technology, huh? WOW, this is a lousy product.
Recently got a Bose Lifestyle 28 refurb unit, it was still pretty expensive. Quick thoughts:Setup: the build quality and cables are all top-notch. Everything has a plug and every single wire was easy to set up. The wires didn't hide too wel in the two sets of stands I bought from Bose. Using the adapti-q system to balance the speakers was the appeal of the system.Video: the new progressive scan features use a combo s-video and composite y-adapter to component to send a full progressive scan signal. I was skeptical at first, but was pretty pleased with the image quality and black levels put out by the unit on the LG 32LC2D HDTV. Not bad picture and it really did put out progressinve scan!The central unit still relies to heavily on legacy ports: composite everywhere, 2 s-video, 2 coaxial and only 1 optical input. If you have an Xbox 360 and a PS3 (or two) only one of them will work with optical on this system.Audio: there was no hiss or noise that I could hear when the system was on and no sound was playing, that's a plus. Video games through the optical sounded pretty good through the optical input, although separation was lost a little in the speakers. CD-based Music sounded pleasingly warm.Now the bad part: this speaker set produces pretty crummy sound for movies. Dialog sounded muffled and quiet, voices were causing the acoustimass module to kick in a little too much- resulting in deep tones associated with normal voices on the Hot Fuzz DVD, while voice work in Star Wars sounded like people were talking through a pillow! Large battle scenes lost their high-end sparkle- the clangs of swords, shattering of glass, or screeching of tires all were toned down and warmed by the over-powering tilt towards mid sounds in the acoustimass module.Bass response was powerful although undefined and needs tighter response. Staccato sounds become a constant tone.Giant battle scenes in Star Wars and LOTR became a mess in surround- nothing was distinct or separated. The opening Tripod sequence in War of the Worlds had heavy bass, powerful mids, and almost nothing else. The bursting of the pavement was ominously powerful, but the crumbling dirt, smashed cars, and zaps of energy beams were all muted and lost by the overzealous acoustimass module. Screams of the crowd became lost in the soundtrack of the movie! Brass and violas were more readily audible than the scream of a charcter on camera.I turned the treble compensation all the way up to little improvement, except it made "s" sounds in dialog sizzle too much, while keeping vowels in the deep mid-tone prison. Easing down bass compensation dropped the Low frequncy channel effects, but left dialog sounding way too bass heavy and overly warm in that same area of overcompensation. I ran the adapt-IQ system again and again, I moved furniture, and called customer service. These did not help and I became increasingly alarmed about spending $1850 on this system.Ultimately, I decided to return my $1850 Bose Lifestyle 28's and stick with my $150 Klipsch Pro Media 5.1. These speakers are not great, but at least I can hear what people are saying in films. There is better seperation in this setup than in Bose's direct/reflecting speakers.The Bose cost ten times as much, produced 10 times the room filling sound, but left nothing distict enough to hear in movies for an average OR discerning listener.If you have the money, try the Lifestyle 35's, as they produce a much brighter sound and still have enough mid and deep range to make movies pop.Avoid the Lifestyle 28's and get a Home theater in a box solution from one of the major retailers.A big, and expensive disappointment.Customer Service notes: I have to end this with the fact that despite my clear frustrations, I was treated with incredible courtesy and friendliness by everyone at Bose. I have not had a better experience so far with a customer service department.
I spent over $40.00 for this film. It was no good. Everything came out almost blank. It was over the cancel date, and I knew that, but it was a total waste of my money.
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.
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.
does not work on 5th gen 160 per manufactuerlisted as working on 5th gen devices.i bought an iluv 1166 instead works great
I was pretty disappointed with the bass.... they are very lightweight and are good for the gym, but I have ditched them for my old Koss KTX/Pro headphones, which have much better sound and a volume control built into the cord.... I would recommend them over these any day despite the less 'trendy' look.
I received this item for Christmas and it only worked for a few months before the screen went black. I called polaroid and they basically said Too bad the warranty is up (90 days!), but for $110. we can replace it.....what so that it can happen again after another few months. I took it to a repair shop (mind you it worked for only 6 months maybe) and they said it needed a new display assembly board but polaroid does not/will not sell internal repair parts. What a waste of money!! We replaced it with a Sony they have a much better warranty. We will NEVER buy from Polaroid again. Who expects a 90 warranty on a television, I expected Polaroid to back their product better than this.
I did not keep this item as I found out that, though blue-tooth enabled, it could not be upgraded for other blue tooth telephones and only could work with only one telephone model. A new kit is to be released shortly and I opted to wait. In addition, it is possibly not compatible with fibreoptic speaker wiring used in Mercedes Benz sound system.
The TV tuner included in this LCD monitor is more of a marketing gimmick than something useful. First of all, the monitor is not good as an everyday display workhorse. Text tends to be fuzzy and colors are washed out. Viewing angle is also limited, poorer than monitors from even "no-name" companies like Sceptre and AG Neovo. Second, the monitor is bulky and ugly. Third, overall build quality feels flimsy.
I bought this HD because my Lacie (which had lasted over 5 years) crashed on me finally. So I figured I would try a different company. Out of the box this product looked great, although it was very large and heavy. I immediately plugged it in to test it and it came up - however that was the one and only time that it booted. I tried several more times and it wouldn't boot up. VERY VERY scary when you buy a new device to hold all you important data and it won't boot up out of the box. I don't know if this product just happened to be the one that sucked - but I am not taking any chance on a defective HD and my data. Going back to Lacie!
I'm shopping for a simple monitor. That's all. Nothing more. Just something that can simply show a picture, an image, a movie. Beware, this model can be connected to a PC or a DVD player but with only one connector. You'll need an adaptor to plug a DVD player through the PC input (RGB or D-Sub 15 pins). Good thinking RCA. What if I need to connect a DVD AND A PC ???Better think twice before getting this one.
Disappointing product. If you only have a computer that you're connecting to the internet, it works fine. I also have a wireless HP printer, and the router regularly disconnects me from the internet and fails to complete long print jobs. I would be careful about buying this product if you intend to use it to communicate between different wireless devices.
I've owned this TV since 10/2005, and it worked great until about a month ago. Now the greenish tint that others complain about has arrived. I do have an extended warrenty, and Sony did send a repairman to check my set. Yes, the light engine is out of whack. The service guy said it is covered by warrenty, but he isn't sure if Sony will replace the light engine or provide another set. We'll see what happens next.3/7/08 Sony says it will repair my set with a new light engine. Is that engine going to be more dependable than the original one that has failed on so many sets? The local TV service person says the new light engine has been fixed. Sony discovered the cause of the problem and fixed it. I hope so. This TV offers a great picture--when it's not tinted green. We'll see what happens next.3/11/08 My set has been repaired and it works great now. No charge for the repair. Local TV repair service did a did good job and returned my set quickly. Will the new light engine hold up better than the original? We'll see what happens next.
They shipped this filter in a cardboard envelope, which arrived bent. When I opened it up to look at the filter itself, the corner of the filter had a big bend in it as well- not just a warping, but bent. As a result it didn't lie flat against my screen and I had to return it.An additional word of caution- the filter is indeed 13.3 inches diagonally, but when I put it up against my laptop's 13.3 inch screen, the filter was too tall, and not wide enough to cover the screen. My screen is more rectangular, while the filter is shaped like a square. Something to be aware of before you buy.Having said that, it did appear to cut out the glare, and added a privacy dimension as the part of the screen that it covered could only be seen straight on.
I bought this item off Amazon a couple of weeks ago. The first time I used it, it worked reasonably well, except the location I entered (somewhere in San Jose, CA) did not exist in its maps. This location was fairly new, and wasn't on Google or Yahoo! maps either, so I will forgive the Nuvi for this one problem.The next day I switched it on to head to San Francisco, and it showed me maps, but would not let me enter a destination. It kept saying "No Data".The third day I switched it on, it said "Acquiring Maps", and then said "No detailed maps available, the nuvi cannot operate without them".I have been unable to use the Nuvi since then. This all happened within two weeks of receiving the item.
This drive is made out of rubber and not very sturdy. If you are planning on carrying this drive in your pocket like me, stay away from it. Mine broke in half in my pocket!!!! It's just a PCB board with two memory chips on it wrapped in rubber there is no reinforcement of any kind. The bottom line is if you don't want to lose your data buy something more sturdy then this.
this item was purchased around September last year and it doesnt work anymore it didnt even last 5 months. it fails to charge the batteries and nothing happnes when u plug it into the wall outlet.. better look for a better alternative dont buy it wont last you it is clearly a cheap product
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 ordered 1 connector and 2 HDMI cables. The connector arrived, but 2 cables are no where to be found. Emailed customer service a few times, got back canned response which looked like the writer did not know the situation but simply say they will be shipped now, and 'now' means any time in the future with no ending. calling the toll number is simply a waste of time, all you hear is the machine telling you pressing this or that button. stay away from this reseller. price is right, but what is good if you could not get what you ordered?
I paid $4 for these at an office supply chain thinking how bad could they be? Let me put it this way - worse than the little loudspeaker on my iPod Touch. Sounds like a calcified emulsion of Georgia red mud and doo doo. I won't even bother to return - I think I'll go put them under the car tire and run them over.
If I could give it ZERO stars, I would (option not available). I bought these headphones about four years ago, put a bad review out about their horrendous construction/design (earpieces breaking quickly), see that many others have complained about the same thing since, and now see that they're still making them the same exact way. This is typical of Sony's disregard for customers' concerns. They wouldn't honor their own parts-only warranty, either. I've been boycotting Sony ever since - and you should, too! Who makes GOOD headphones? - Grado. I bought their SR-80's after the Sony fiasco and have been glad I did. THEIR customer service is superb!Update note: Now I see that, at least they've dropped the price to just over 50% of what it was - and this when the price of gas and most everything else is going up - that should tell you something!
It is manually terminated with Cat 5E Belkin cable, nothing more!I would not recommend this purchase because of the quality and integrity of the cable.The picture of the cable is not what I got from Amazon!
This memory card was working great with my Canon A620 digital camera. It was really fast when taking pictures, shooting videos and transfering files to my PC. However, after one month of use it died on me. Now the camera reports a memory card error and it won't be read either with my card-reader plugged to the PC. I've always trusted Sandisk and have many products from them and this is the first time it happens. I wish it could've lasted longer, it was a joy to use. too bad!...
You'd think a HP CD-Writer with an HP Omnibook would work, right? It did...for two months. Then it stopped. Despite the fact that it was obviously broken (would not work after reinstall, or on a friend's computer; I tested the USB cables and my USB port separately, I tried it on a fresh install on a clean system), I went through three weeks of inane support e-mails (is the unit plugged in?). Once I had tried all 32 suggestions of theirs, they asked me for information to get it sent in for repair -- and THEN told me that they wouldn't do it in Canada. I'm now running over $15 in long-distance bills because they don't have a 1-800 support number and routine hold time is 45 minutes. This has been the worst experience in over fifteen years of dealing with computers. Avoid HP like the plague.
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 bought the UDC-3x "Universal camera/camcorder charger" from Sima. This was to be my only charger for a bp915 canon battery and a travel charger for nb2L and bp511 canon batteries for my upcoming vacation. The packaging states it is a "universal charger" and claims to support canon "BP series" and others. well.....it arrives with none of the adapters for any of these batteries, but has instructions to contact SIMA if the required adapters are not included. I did so. I specified all three batteries. I was told an adapter would be sent to me. It was. BUT it only worked with 2 of the three batteries I specified. I contacted SIMA again, figuring there must be an error. "Sorry we do not make a tray for the BP-915". what about your support for "canon BP series", what about the "Universal" charger claim? Why was I not told this when I was waiting for the adapters to arrive? What about my vacation with no camcorder battery charger? SIMA took no responsibility for their false advertising, made no effort to rectify the issue. They instead started responding to my emails with canned replies along the lines of "we are sorry if you are not happy with your SIMA product......if it is defective please contact our warranty....." I cannot tell you if the charger even works with the batteries it does support because every time i look at it i want to smash it ino little pieces.
This product does work. I am able to hook my ipod up and have it play through my car speakers which is good. When you loose the currrent frequency or get static during a song its not so good. Overall I think I will eventually just get an aftermarket radio with an aux port so I can hook my ipod in directly.
This waste of money charger took a dump just 4 weeks after purchased. And the seller would not warranty it.
I got this unit and tried to install but my computer did not recognize. I called Trendnet customer service and they were very supportive and said my unit was damaged and they will replace it.I have send it back , will post again once i receive it.
The OSD does what it says - it can record videos and then play back it's recordings. There are definite limitations to doing anything beyond that. If you are looking to stream video from other sources (like your computer), look at other options like some of the Media Extenders that are out there. For basic recording, a Tivo may be a better option than the OSD. Redeeming qualities - it should get better, given the open source nature of the project. Do your research and think about why you want one of these before you buy it.
I have a pair of light weight headphones from Radio Shack (Titanium Pro A35) and I was looking for something a little smaller, lower profile. While these Sony phones are in the same price range, they're NOT in the same realm when it comes to sound quality. I can only describe the sound as "very muddy". There's plenty of bass response, but overall they sound like I had cotton in my ears. If you are at all interested phones that will accurately represent your music, try something other than these.
I usually only buy Apple keyboards, but I made an exception for the MacAlly Icekey because of positive reviews and because my very expensive aluminum Apple keyboard broke. I think it may have broke because I occasionally dripped some water on it post-shower. I didn't think keyboards were that sensitive...I digress.The squeakiness of this keyboard is a deal breaker for me. If Amazon didn't charge a fee for returning functioning items, I would return it and get one of the Apple keyboards instead. I hoped to save some money, but I think that the next time I need a keyboard, I'll opt to spend more money on another Apple keyboard and make sure to keep it dry.The keys have a cheap feel, kind of like the same material you'd find in a generic Dell keyboard. The keyboard doesn't lay flat when the legs are collapsed, which is pretty surprising. The top layer of plastic also conveys shoddiness.I think the worst strike against the keyboard is the issue with the drivers that are required to enable the functionality of the volume and eject keys. MacAlly does not support the keyboard anymore, so I had to go on a hunt. Turns out an older version of the driver works, but the newest one creates problems. It's somewhat understandable that their drivers would suck since they want to sell new keyboards, but I'm not here to be sympathetic to the company; I'm here as a customer, and I think it's stupid. It's silly in general that drivers are required.I'd recommend this for twenty dollars or less. For that price, it might be a good deal.
I used to use a PDA (iPaq hx4700 + core player) to watch video on the go, but it would crash on me now and again.I figured I would buy a PMP as I thought it would be better suited to the task. I was wrong.1.- The screen has poor detail, ie you can see lines when viewing video like it's interlaced, my ipaq screen is MUCH better. Also even though the screen is supposed to have more colours, my iPaq displays a more uniform image. -1*2.- When u forward video you can't see the video!, u forward the time slidder, and then have to wait 10 seconds for it to start playing again. This happens when u even forward it 2 seconds. So if you were to forward the video 2 x 2 seconds u would have to wait a total of 20 seconds before it started playing. So u can't scan video, u have to guess where the scene u want is. -1*3.- I get a low battery warning 1.10hrs before it runs out! so basically u'll get a low battery warning every 2 minutes when you still have 25% left. -1/2*4.- Big and bulky. Twice as heavy as my iPaq with (8gb storage). -1/2*I live in Australia, and the Zen cost me just as much as my iPaq and it's ONLY plus point is storage.So by itself the Zen VW would score 4 stars, but comparing it to my iPaq hx4700 it scores 2 stars.
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!
Cyber Acoustics CA-2908 Portable USB Powered Speaker System (Black/Grey)RECEIVED THEM TODAY, EASY TO HOOK UP BUT HORRIBLE SOUND. IT SCREECHES REALLY LOUD AND DOES NOT STOP WHEN PLAYING MUSIC OR VIDEOS. I BOUGHT THEM TO LISTEN TO MY ONLINE LECTURES AND I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PROFESSOR WAS SAYING. I WILL BE RETURNING THEM FIRST THING TOMORROW. DO NOT BUY
I had read a few earlier reviews that said this flash drive is compatible with ReadyBoost. The reviews are usually accurate so I assumed they were right but that was a mistake. This flash drive is NOT compatible with ReadyBoost (I just confirmed with the Kingston website).Also, the clip seems too flimsy for a keyring. In fact it seems too flimsy even for a strap (they really should have made it thicker and widened the opening).
When I looked at the reviews for this printer, one said there was no USB cable included. I could hardly believe it, but ordered one, just to be safe. And good thing, because there was none. Even the instructions say to purchase a cable, but it's a little late. Be warned!!The print quality is stunning, but the mechanics of this printer are frightening. It has ruined almost every other sheet of photo paper I've used, with the ink carriage getting stuck on the crumpled paper and tearing it. Irritating and expensive. Is this a new HP money-making strategy?? I've learned to NEVER let it grab the last sheet of paper. That never, ever prints correctly.The print cartridges are scary to put in. I don't like this machine, and I forsee a lot of mechanical difficulty and repairs ahead. And the ink is used up so fast, it's like pouring it out of the cartridges. Yeah, it's neat, and has a lot of features, but if it doesn't print reliably, oh boy....
My WGR614 continues to disconnect and reset on a quarter-hour or so interval, killing downloads, dropping my work VPN, etc. There's a long chain of complaints on the internet about this issue, yet there's been no fix from Netgear in a year! They first said it would go away with XP SP2, but it has not. I'm going to Linksys...sorry!
Seems like many others reviewing here share this experience, but after wasting much time talking to incompetent tech support to navigate problems with their setup software, I got the camera up and running wired. No luck with getting the wireless connection, despite following all of the configuration steps properly. I was enticed by the price, claimed features and perceived quality of D-Link...I won't make that mistake again.
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!
Bought this case about 3 weeks ago. Smelled bad and gave us headaches. Then the zipper broke, and it's not the kind that you can fix either. I'll also be buying quality cases from now on. I got lucky and the rebate arrived, unlike the other reviewers on other sites.
The good: it accepts various kinds of memory, and displays photos, and even plays videos and music!The bad:* completely pathetic limit of about 512 accessible photo/video files, at least on an SD memory card. The interface won't even list the files after the first 512 or so.* aspect ratio is unsquare, making all your photos and videos look squished unless you compensate* after a day or two of continuous use, the image moves to the left leaving blank black pixels. After a week or so it's half black.* narrow viewing angle on the screen so the colors are wrong unless you are looking at it straight on* clumsy, slow user interface* pathetic manual with incomplete and inaccurate info about the native resolution (actually 720 x 468) and supported video encodings* nonexistent customer support* no sign of firmware updates... I don't even know how it would be possible to install them-- there are no options in the UI.
Great sound and price shaddy durability as it broke down two days after the warranty expired glad its no longer available
I wanted to like this book. Who wouldn't, with a title like that? But I couldn't get past the first chapter. It's disorganized, almost incoherent, and just plain unpleasant. There *is* a great book waiting to be written about the potential for charlatanism or just plain bungling in the self-help movement....but this isn't it.
So I bought these because they look cool.The construction out of metal makes the stand itself sturdy.It does come with the options of spikes (for carpets) or plastic feet (for hardwood floors).However, all the good points is completely offset by the lack of proper balance - this makes this a safety hazard from tipping which can result in damage to the speakers or serious injury to small children, people's feet, and pets.Here's the deal about the balance - these stands are very prone to tipping forward left or forward right. In fact a baby or a cat can easily knock this over - a slight earthquake can knock this over too. And if you live in earthquake country prepare to secure this down tightly.I was so worried about the stands tipping over that I ended up buying sandbags to hold these to the floor - not the greatest thing acoustically, but at least it improves the safety.My speakers are not big - they're Yamaha NS-10M studio monitors and they fit perfectly on the "speaker bass".One more thing - the copy describes this as "Hook & Loop" - which made me think that it was some sort of a strap mounting the speaker to the stand. I didn't realize that "Hook & Loop" is just a fancy word for Velcro - and I'm not really up for putting sticky adhesive on the bottom of my speakers. Since I'm crossing over the speakers at 80Hz and using a separate subwoofer, I'm not really worried about the bass going through the stands.As far as design - if they simply would have extended the curves out a bit more, the balance would have been significantly more stable without losing any acoustic edge.The one redeeming thing about these is that they do look cool.But if safety and acoustics are of any concern, I would strongly recommend staying away from these speaker stands.
Don't waste your money on this adapter. This wireless adapter is a piece of junk. It would not stay connected to my network for more than a few minutes even though I was sitting no more than 2 feet from my wireless router. It was connected correctly and the software was installed but it refused to stay connected to the Internet. I returned it and bought a Zonet ZEW-1505 to replace it. The Zonet works perfectly.
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. ...
Now on my 5th Extreme 3D Pro Joystick. Buttons stick constantly and right out of the box. Rudder control is nice, but after a few weeks, starts to drift, making it extremely hard to stay on course. Had one that lasted a year before malfunctioning which was a record. I use it in Battlefield 2 flying jets or choppers, with approx, 45 min's avg per day. My guess is, Too many people leave reviews just after they get it, and don't give it a thorough amount of time before testing all the controls. Logitech doesn't make them to last, very cheaply made, weak springs, etc,. that's for sure. Not sure what to get to replace it, as I'm used to using that specific model.Love to see Logitech come up with a more advanced model, heavier base (as this is so light, it doesn't stay put), heavier thicker springs to push the buttons back outside of housing, and fix what ever causes it to drift left or right even when fighting against it. ACECOOL is my BF2 handle, with a high pilot ranking, so I think I qualify for giving this model a fair review.
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..
The seller did not include any cords, or ink and failed to say it was for a pc and not a mac.dreadful salesmanship I wish I could send it back.
Unhappy with this purchase because the small ear plugs were uncomfortable for me. Gave it to my wife who seems happy with it.
I purchased this pricey TV in July of 2007--in part, because of the glowing reviews found here. It was great for just over a year. Then the trouble began. The picture would fleetingly appear, then total BLACKNESS. I had sound, but no picture. It would occasionally produce both a picture and sound, but it was hit or miss. I no longer had a TV--I had an outrageously expensive RADIO!Last week, I finally made the dreaded call to a TV repairman. He told me he had a shop full of these blasted Samsungs. His on-the-spot diagnosis was that it developed a "short" and if he had to replace one of the "boards" my repair bill could run as high as $800! As he loaded it into his truck, he pronounced this highly touted, over-rated, Samsung "junk."Beware--check other forums, and read ALL the reviews here--I'm not the only one who's experienced this audio but no picture problem.
Why is the cable coming out of the bottom? The port is on the right side, not the bottom. Just stick with the included cable.
dont waste your money i sent them back next day they sound like a regular woofer there are junk they can handle the power if you like regular speakers,spend your money on some 12s made by kicker they will rock you but cost a whole lot more about 200 or more if you have the cash you get what you pay for paul TN JAN 2010
Well, the first thing I don't like about this camera is that it is called &quot;Lomo&quot;. It doesn't really have to do much with Lomos. I am a Lomo addict and, believe me, I can tell the difference. Anyway, the so-called &quot;Action Sampler&quot; is basically a very cheaply made plastic camera from China. Which in itself is not a bad thing if you're aware of what you should expect from a plastic camera. Most of them have light leaks - so you can expect red glares and such nice things on your pictures unless you use black tape to cover the leaks. So take one roll of film and try to find the leaks. If there are none, you're lucky. But don't misunderstand me, there is a lot of fun involved playing with plastic cameras if you dig it (I don't...). Next tip: Use 400 speed film. My Action Sampler does work with 100 speed film only if the sun is bright. 400 speed film is good for any weather but, of course, you want to avoid dark places. The best results I got when taking pictures of moving animals. Animals don't really like to have their picture taken - at least most of them move constantly unless they sleep. The Action Sampler will give you great shots of running dogs and jumping cats and the-like. In general, movement can be captured nicely. But as I said in the title, the fun wears off rather rapidly. To summarize: I give this camera two stars because I personally think it's not worth the money but it's fun for a little while.
The unit is not compatible with the my Maxtor external hard drive, as claimed.
I've had this machine for over a year, and I keep hanging onto it hoping it will somehow start improving its quality. Don't know why; just a hope and dream that I have. I have had trouble with this machine from day one. First, the fax software does not read on Windows ME, so if that's your operating system, you can't load the fax software and use the fax component, even though the box said it was compatible with ME. Second, the ink is EXPENSIVE to replace. The color cartridge alone is $$$. It's one thing to offer an all-in-one at under $$$, but it's another thing if you spend $$$ every couple of months replacing cartridges. Finally, the print quality is extremely poor. Even if you use the photo quality option, you'll get lines through your pictures and an uneven distribution of color. Go ahead and spend the extra on an HP. It's better to buy a good machine now then to waste money on ink cartridges later.
I thought this modem was ok until it just stopped dead after about 18 months- could not even get the power light to come on.Will now try another brand.
No you can not use this charger to charge Non Ni type Batteries. See Duracell site for more Info.
Sony M-2000 Microcassette Transcriber/RecorderI purchased this Transcriber after using a 3M-Harris Transcriber for over 20 years. The Volume is a definite problem. Even with the volume turned all the way up, voices are muffled and very hard to hear. Also, when the foot pedal is activated, there is a loud clicking noise that sometimes overrides what one is trying to transcribe. I have tried numerous headsets in an attempt to get better sound quality and, so far, the best is the headset that came with my Sony Walkman (Model SRF-M86V). However, the sound volume and quality are not perfected with this headset -- but much better than with the headsets I have used that are designed to be used with transcribers. I WILL be shopping for another transcriber -- and will write this one off.
Indoors it's fine but for outdoors there is no view finder. YOU CAN'T SEE ANY IMAGE ON THE VEIWING SCREEN IN SUNLIGHT!!
Pentax Optio 50L proves to be a very sturdy, reliable and what appears to be well constructed camera. The main selling point of this camera is the ease of use. And this is a very easy camera to use, anyone can probably master this camera within minutes after reading the Pentax's paltry instruction booklet. They even have a dial marker that would almost make this camera into one of them ancient Kodak Instamatic!! (Anyone remembered those??)Since Amazon have provided the specifications, I would go on to the camera's performances.Sad to say, this is a pretty average camera. Everything about it is, average in terms of image quality, autofocus speed, and other stuffs that layman photographers usually looks for. The 2.5 inch LCD is nice but pretty average in performance, big enough to look but fades in the sunlight. At 200 ISO, there were some noises which I thought shouldn't be there. The features are pretty average, nothing truly exceptional about this camera outside of the ease of use.There are some downsides to this camera as well. The ISO rating goes only up to 200 ISO. That kind of limit the camera a bit for indoor shots. To make the matter worst, the built-in flash for this camera is pretty pathetic. The flash proves to be weak and rather short ranged. Almost useless unless you are firing away at point blank range. I was also disappointed that this camera could not accept CRV3 battery like the Optio 30 can.This would be a hard camera to recommend to any body out there reading this. I think there's a better camera around this price range somewhere out there. I recommended you keep looking.
I am writing this review after a thorough research done in the past 2-3 weeks. As it clearly stands out, this is the worst product I ever used. The network connection drops all the time. No reason whatsoever. The router admin page is very poorly designed. Like someone else mentioned, you can't practically do anything with this router. Currently, I connected my old Netgear 802.11b router as my main router and added this one to it. I got it in a deal where I paid only $20 for this. So I have no hesitation in trashing this.Stay away from this router - I dont know about other D-Link products.
Good sound but way to brittle at extension piece. I've had two in two months. Each broke at the slider entension. Each time I did not apply that much force to make it break. I've had sony sports headphones before but these are not worth buying if they break so easly. If you buy them and treat them with kit gloves then they will probably be worth the money, but who really baby's their headphones esp. if they are sports related. I'll try ear piece wraparounds next time.
Packaging said vista supported. NOT!! Worked fine with Windows XP and Roxio Easy Media Creator, but I couldnt get the MUVEE software that came with it to work.The main reason I bought it was to use on my Vista O.S. Laptop because it has a faster setup, what a nightmare. The product caused my system to have a major crash everytime I tried to capture video. After countless hours trying to troubleshoot driver issues and searching the web for help, I got email from ADS tech telling me their are actually no Vista drivers yet for their product. What a joke.I have noticed that the website for the product has removed any mention of Vista compatability, and know I cant return the crap!
I used to have a SHARP 13VT-J100 (a nearly identical earlier model) which worked beautifully over a period of five years, and seemed very nicely designed. The remote control was well laid out; I never once hit REC or STOP at the wrong time. The menus and timer system were intuitive and easy to use.It finally broke when I tried to play an old damaged video cassette (bad mistake!) and I had to look for a replacement. I searched for the latest SHARP model, and found this one. The 13VT-R100 is very similar to the older model from 1997, and seemed very satisfactory at first. There were a few minor design changes, I think slightly for the worse; and a few technical extras such as a V-chip for content-based parental control.Unfortunately, I ran into a big problem. Sometimes on TIMER RECORD mode, the VCR would record the wrong station. I'd get back home expecting to watch one show, and I'd get something quite different.There wasn't any obvious pattern to this. When I called SHARP they had no idea what was going on. "Maybe someone else is coming and changing the settings?" No. "Maybe you're setting the channel wrong?" No... And so on. They said they'd never heard of this problem before; but then they didn't seem particularly enthusiastic to write down my complaint either so that it would get into their records. Finally. they suggested a factory reset (unplug the whole set for a couple of hours, then start it up as if new). After I did this the problem disappeared, but several weeks later it has come back again. Meanwhile the original store won't take it back, and the 90 days labor warranty has expired.My general comment is that customer support is extremely poor in situations like this. The people staffing the switchboards are not well enough informed to explain what might be going on except in the simplest cases. As for "authorised SHARP repair centers", the nearest ones are both twenty miles away; when I called one of them for help they were unwilling to let me talk to a repair engineer before bringing the set in.The only real recourse is to take the item back to the vendor, as defective. This is where it *really helps* to buy your set from the store down the road, rather than a mail-order outlet on the other side of the country! I won't be making that mistake again.Looking through the ... product reviews, it seems that a lot of people are having problems with TV/VCR combos, from all manufacturers. Has something changed? My 1997 model worked fine for over five years. Perhaps the manufacturers don't care any more; it's very sad.
I purchased this mouse to use with my laptop. Was working great when suddenly it decided it doesn't like to have anything underneath it like a mousepad... it won't work on anything other than a table surface and even then it flakes out from time to time. This is after using it for roughly 3 months. And it had started to really eat up the batteries, even with the 'battery saving' options. I'm in the market for a new one now.
I bought this for use on a trip to the uk. After 1 day of use, it stopped working -- when items were plugged in via the adapter, no charge came through. I procured a different adapter, and was able to use my devices, confirming that the problem was with the original adapter. It's possible of course that I just happened to get a dud, but I wouldn't risk it. I'd recommend paying a little more and probably getting a more reliable product.
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
I bought and returned these speakers immediately. They have no range! Notice that under "technical specifications" -- on amazon, on the bose website - anywhere! -- there is no info on the frequency response!! They must really want to keep this info hidden because it's terrible; it's very standard to know what you are paying for to find out what the frequency response (Hz) is. I bought them anyway, without knowing, and learned why I couldn't find this info. I just took it for granted since bose is such a respected brand, and they are not the cheapest. So I started comparing Hz (after talking to a sound geek that I know) and got the Creative Gigaworks T20s which cost the same as these bose and are much better with separate bass and tweeter too.
No kidding. This pen drive is really really slow. Today, speed of pen drives have become way more important than space since all pen drives seem to be > 2gigs offering plenty of space to transfer most data.This drive is really slow. It took about 30 minutes to copy 2 gigs of data on to the drive. I did a test compared to the sandisk cruzer by copying the same files on to the cruzer, and the cruzer was much faster. Basically the write speed is unacceptable. The read speed is more bearable, but still not great.As an example, if I open a word document from the pen drive, every time I save the document or word autosaves, word completely freezes up for a few seconds. Seriously, given how cheap these things have become, get a faster one.
This is a nice looking laptop, but it's plagued with problems. This thing gets so hot, you cannot use it as a laptop. Eventually something is going to melt inside this computer and it will break down for good.Shame on Toshiba for putting 512 mb and not 1.5 gb as a bare minimum. They must have known that you cannot use this computer with only 512. I upgraded to 1gb and it's not enough. Going to 2gb is quite expensive and i'm not gonna waste another cent on this computer. Dont they want to retain customers?Wireless function periodically stops for no reason. This happens when you shut off machine. Now I never shut it off for this reason. Once it's not working, you cannot turn the switch off and on. You gotta turn whole machine off and on and this takes several minutes to do. This is a defect that several people here have mentioned.The only good things are the layout, ergonomics, and the sound. Oh yeah, the battery is horrible and won't last long on a charge or for it's life.If toshiba reads this, you lost a future customer.
I've been a DirecTV customer for 6 years. I've had a DirecTivo receivers throughout this whole period. Recently I got this receiver and I can not be more disappointed. I've always loved DirecTV's service, but this receiver is having me think about cancelling DirecTV service all together and switching to Dish Network, maybe even cable. Yes, it is THAT BAD. If you had any previous experience with Tivo, you will absolutely HATE this receiver. I wish I could assign this product no stars. It's as good as having a VCR, really. Actually, you are better off with a VCR than with this DVR. DirecTV lost a loyal customer and I'm sure they will lose tons more if they continue to offer this product to their customers. I am an IT prefessional, and I have never come across a product in my field of work that is worse than this DVR. I'm not going to go into the things that are wrong with this product. Plenty of the other reviews have done so, and it is all true.
While some stock still remains of the film, it is an absolute fact that Polaroid stopped manufacturing it several months ago. Current stock of film will last no more than a year. If you want a great instant camera get the Fuji Instax mini or Instax 200. Cheaper price, far superior quality. And you won't have to worry about getting film later.
You should have someone looking after your money for you! Are you guys kidding? IT'S A POWER CABLE!!!!
I love my Ipod model of this product. It suprizes me that Belkin wont get its delivery date right. When you tell someone a date better make sure it it at least close. I have been trying to get this product since November. Then I found it on Amazon. Then as Belkin did last week. The week before shipment they changed the date by 2 months. Unacceptable for me and should be to Amazon also. I only hold Belkin to blame for this. I have bought many things from Amazon. They only tell you what is relayed to them. I wonder how many of these will sell by March this time. Or will it be delayed again. An upset Zune owner.
I bought Coolpix 4300 two months after I had bought Canon Powershot S400. Reason for two? It was not easy sharing one with my teen age kid.The two cameras are very similar in functionality and pricing.I've had no problem with Canon whatsoever. With Nikon, althoughpicture qualities are as good as any other 4 MP cameras, I've had the following headaches;1. Pictures won't transfer to PC directly from the camera using the included transfer cable. I did everything I could, and it took many days of frustration before concluding that the only way to transfer to PC is with the card reader. Card reader is included.2. The speed is noticeably slower than Canon, especially so with flashes on.3. With low battery, it twice wiped out the entire pictures in the memory chip. I used Lexar 256 MB and I still use it which means nothing is wrong with Lexar. Be very careful when the battery is low and make sure to carry extra batteries.
Rhinotek ink did not work well with my Epson. I had to buy original product.
savings dont match AAA or internet. not woth the price. I did buy it but havent used it after 3000 miles
I'm a photographer and I archive thousands of photos to DVD every year. I'm on DVD 251 right now. Of the first 25 DVDs out of this package I've already had 11 FAIL to write!!! I just got off the phone with Verbatim, and while they are offering to replace any failed DVDs, that doesn't help me recover the time wasted waiting for a DVD to write, only to fail, and have to repeat the process. Now I have doubts about the quality of the DVDs that did write; are they going to be reliable? I plan to re-achive all those images on a different brand DVD just to be safe. I've used Memorex and Fuji and maybe had 2 or 3 fail to write out of 100. Maybe this was a bad batch?? I don't know, but I'm NEVER BUYING THIS BRAND AGAIN!!!
I have had 2 hp high dollor inkjet multi-function printers in the last year. The first one quit working after 5000 hits so HP send me an upgrade which was a remanufactured unit. Needless to say the same thing happened only worse. The copier function quit working as well as the scanner. I called HP & they pretty much told me there was nothing they would do as ther reman had a 90 day warranty. I have now chosen to buy any other product but HP
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.
Got this one with wierd looking cover?Made me feel uncomfortable from the very 1st moment.I took about a dozen pictures with this gadget.Worked pretty good.Few weeks later, tried to take pictures,didn't work, tried few times, took one picture &no more.Something is definately wrong with this product.The funny looking cover is world-class design,nobody seems feel uncomfortable, not mention anybodyquestion the rational.I guess i kept it with the slide switch on position,batteries may have drained out in few week of non-use.I have no idea. Don't even know where to replace batteries.If batteries are indeed the problem, thenthe wierd looking cover should protect it fromuser's innocent mistake of leaving switch on.I think i have to buy this product againsince i have to have remote control, this product is cheap,small.Buying it again is easier than replacing batteriessince i don't know where to get them & what price.
Maybe I got a bad unit but I received my item promptly and was disappointed to find out that every computer I tried it in said the device was defective and could not be recognized. The driver CD was no help and there are no drivers online.I returned it and purchased the Turtle Beach solution which cost $5 more and have been quite content with the alternative device's performance.
I was disappointed with these ear-buds almost from the very start. I took them out of the box and plugged them into the speaker port on the front of my computer so I could try them out while watching a movie on Netflix and was quickly frustrated to realize that I had to sit right next to the computer and lean down, as the cord is not very long. This is not much of an issue when listening to music and having an ipod in your pocket, but you will not be sitting back and relaxing if you want to listen to these ear-buds while at your computer.Although the short cord was a little frustrating, my primary reason for buying them was for listening to an ipod while working out at the gym. They definitely stayed in my ears far better than the stock ear-buds that came with the ipod, however after about 3 weeks I could swear I was starting to hear static/feedback coming from the right ear-bud. Progressively within the next week the static/feedback got worse and worse until the right ear-bud just stopped working altogether.They come in a fancy box with this letter from the founder/owner where he talks about how he started Monster because of a passion to enhance the quality of the audio people listen to and his commitment to only provide the best quality products/materials available. While I will concede that I may have just received a rare defective product, at the price point these ear-buds sell at- you don't get the benefit of doubt and you don't ever get a second chance.
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.
I ordered two of these for my mother and grandmother. The software didn't work correctly on Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5. The PC version of the software only worked sometimes and then the viewer would lock up and only come back to life after the battery ran out. I charged one fully but it ran down the battery very quickly. Basically, I am really sorry I bought these. It's not worth the money to return them.
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 never could get the prongs on the circular antenna to fit into the base, so I also never could tell if it worked. Such a cheap piece of trash that it was too much trouble to return it. I just threw it away.
I recently purchased and installed a Garmin GPSMAP 3205 on my 30 ft sailboat for a trip from Bay City, Michigan to Erie, Pennsylvania. It worked fine for the first three days, on the fourth day the screen went black, although the buttons still beeped when pushed. Checked the backlight setting, nothing helped. Eventually it just died altogether. Checked all connections and they were sound. had to buy a handheld to finish the trip. Not happy with the product, returning it asap
While the Zen is a decent size and does everyting well, and nothing poorly, it is the software that really bothers me.Microsoft has left Plays For Sure in the dust due to Zune. In other words, don't count on PFS and WMA getting a big boost in technology creativity any time soon.Apple's iPod really has the most seamless solution, and for a few bucks more, you won't be regretting your decison...Don't be "penny-wise and pound-foolish" just go with the most seamless solution on the market. I recently moved to iPod-iTunes and the overall use - now I know why 60% percent of the people use it!
TV only has coaxial audio output used this converter between tv and sound bar I am having trouble with volumn not stayig constant makes serious changes high and low I have tried different setting on TV and sound bar and have not come up with a working combination.
I carefully researched my new wireless home network, read all the reviews, talked to IT friends, and settled on the Netgear "G" product. It has an attractive industrial design, was moderately easy to set up, and was priced well on Amazon.com. After using it a short time though I am totally frustrated!! The signal drops off with great regularity. All the lights indicate it is still working fine, and my hard wire connection to the cable modem works great, but no signal emits from the wireless router. I thought, maybe it needs an updated software patch. After downloading the latest driver from Netgear, it still does the same ... thing! You have to power it down and restart it to get it to work again. The signal it does put out is so weak it's impossible to get a clean enough signal to enable 128bit encryption. (I'm only trying to span 30ft). I don't know if this is the best you can expect from wireless networking, but I'm not impressed.
A fragile noisy piece of junk. This thing has so many flaws that it's hard to keep track.
Bought it at the L.A. JLC Trade Show last year.1. First thing my crew noted was no radio reception and I mean NO reception. Note: They have a fix kit to upgrade this.2. Sound quality is lacking in Bass, very mid to high end sound, but tolerable.3. The CD/MP3 player plays when it wants, stops when it wants, and starts again when it wants. Sometimes it will not even recognize that you put a CD in it. Very frustrating for the guys.4. You either have to put it on a bench or tilt it up so you can read the display which has turned black in direct sunlight.5. It is built tough though. It has survived a year with a bunch of framers.6. I will take it back to the trade show this year and expect a replacement.-Michael WatsonFraming Foreman
It worked without any problems for 6 months, from one moment to another it completely stopped working and the screen turned off, now I have a pioneer and I have no problem
Numark TTUSB / Ion ITTUSB Dust Cover75.00 for a vinyl dust cover, are you serious? You people must be crazy. It probably costs about 3 cents to make. I will be careful not to buy from this seller. EVER!
Followed the directions to the letter for installation. Have used other toner brands in the past with no problems. Toner leaves four extraneous dots on every page. Talked with representative from TonerSpot who offered to accept item back for full refund (including shipping. So, at least they are making good on the purchase.
I bought this to connect an Epson R1800 printer to my MacBook Pro. I don't know why, but the computer couldn't see the printer with this connection. So, it didn't work at all for what I needed.
I bought four of these to replace Dual speakers on a boat. No one was sure how old the previous speakers were they had lasted so long. These new speakers were completely different. The grills started rusting within 2 weeks and are now half covered with rust (very unsightly), the mounting brackets were so flimsy they droop from the weight of the speakers and will not hold the speakers in the position you want them to point. These speakers will have to be trashed. Whatever the previous history of Dual, these are just cheap Chinese POS.
The loudspeakers are too close to each other, and since it's not possible to disassemble and move them around, the stereo spatial effect is almost completely lost in this device.
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 ordered this card, and it came in the mail locked, and now it doesn't even work at all. I understand it's a secure card, but the owner should really disable that feature before selling.
My daughter received this player for Christmas 2009 and by October of 2010 it stopped working. My 2 year old was so disappointed that she wasn't able to watch DVD's on her princess television any more! It isn't able to read the DVD's and just keeps spinning. Waist of $$!!
If you use any higher quality headphones than the ones that came with the shuffle, be prepared to be disappointed. When you turn the shuffle on, without any music playing, you will hear a background noise which gets even louder during music playback. In Apple's user forum on the Apple website a lot of users are noticing this problem as well.I took my shuffle into an Apple store and the only response I get is "I can't hear the noise" so the people in the store refused to do anything about it.I've owned many iPods. I've never had a problem before, but the first time I have a problem Apple refuses to do anything about it. I think they've lost a customer completely.
This printer is very fast when it actually starts printing, but if you print a lot of one page items like I do, it takes forever to spool and I'm getting about 2 pages a minute in black, because of the long spool time. And, an annoying pop up screen comes up when it's printing that I have to minimize each time so I can continue in my application. Also, it will not print from DOS programs even though the manual says it will, I called tech support and they said that this printer is not set up to print from DOS applications. Overall, fast printer and quiet printing but very noisy paper feed.
There were no reviews on this and I took a chance because I want to have something on my steering wheel for anti theft purposes. This product is flimsy , very light, very awkward and just feels like a total piece of garbage.If you want a crappy steering wheel lock then I would say buy this. If not, spend a little more and buy the club. I did't buy the club because they didn't have any good deals and did not want to pay 80$ so I paid 30$ and got two of these.I guess it gives the impression of a locking safety device, but I really feel that it could be broken. I peeled the sticker off so the name of it does not show.I think this company should stick to making electronics.
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.
Ordered this camera body as new, what was received was a rebuild. Beware of Adorama!
I received the product Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Key Chain (Black), to try to charge and unresponsive photos is inhibited, not disconnected and only USB connected message appears without being connected to the computerCoby DP151WHT 1.5-Inch Digital TFT LCD Photo Keychain, White
Sony is very well know for their high quality notebooks, nevertheless this model is a shame. Let me be very clear this model is a outrage with sony clients.* It takes forever to start.* it has more than 40 unuseful trials (Thats right 40, I am not kidding)* It does nto have bluetooth (The cheapest mobile phone in the market may have it)*Premium Price*When you open IE (4 tabs open eachone of them is a advertisment. something like Buy Adobe, Buy smartdraw ....)SONY THIS IS MY LAPTOP NOT YOURS. THIS IS FOR MY PERSONAL USE NOT YOUR ADVERTISEMENT, UNLESS OF COURSE YOU GIVE ME IT FOR FREE. BUT I HAVE PAID ALMOST US$ 2000SONY YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED.
I got this printer free when I bought my new Mac. I've always been wary of HP printers because they have not been Mac friendly and their ink was expensive but now I am very wary. I bought 3 ink cartridges for $60 and this was at COSTCO! That's 2 blacks and one tri-color cartridge. For $40 or so I get the same number of larger cartridges for my Canon printers.The other issue I have is paper handling. Because HP draws paper and outputs prints in the same plane, the paper has to go thru a 180 degree bend to make it to the print head. This works fine for lightweight papers, but for high quality photo paper, it just doesn't work. The printer attempts to grab the photo paper, but because of its stiffness it won't easily make the 180 degree bend without manual assistance (e.g. my finger) so the printer alarms and claims its "out of paper". Poor design! A much better design is the old style feed from the back paper path. With this design (favored by the Japanese printers) you don't have to turn the paper over (in the HP its printed side down) and the paper ALWAYS feeds because you have gravity working for you and the paper does not have to make a big bend!The scanner worked great I was able to easily and accurately scan images and save them on my Mac. No problems here!The software that comes w/ the printer is.. heavy. It is a series of separate programs that is not integrated with the rest of the Mac sw.This printer is worth what I paid and I will recycle it at the local school electronics / junk drive once I am out of ink as its too expensive to keep.
Only works, sporadically at that, with Microsoft programs. Most of the time will NOT recognize your fingerprint or log-in information. An expensive piece of light and plastic. If you love the headache, glitches and freezes that Microsoft is notorious for providing....add this $50+ to that list! If you work hard for your money, then investigate a competitor's product. This is a piece of garbage. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I built a HTPC and wanted to use an internal WIFI "N" card with it. I bought an installed this card- PLANEX Wireless 11n/b/g PCI Bus Adapter with 3dbi GW-DS300N (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) designed in Japan. It's WIFI reception was very weak; an intermitten 1 bar. In the same location, using a USB N plug in with a 4' cord I received a steady 3 bar signal.1 Star - not recommended.
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.
Seems like a nice case, but my 4GB Nano will not fit in it...
Still has audio but no picture. I expect a $2,000+ set to work for many years not just 16 months. The LCD has to be replaced for a parts cost of $1,800 and a service cost of $300. This amounts to the cost of a new TV set. The set is 4 months out of warrenty. I will not be purchasing another Samsung LCD set. Very disappointed in Samsung quality.
It doesn't support Mac OS, despite having a Mac icon on the box next to the Windows icon. WTF? Email from support:Unfortunately, the PP series would not be able to be used with theEnergy Saver for the Mac.Thanks,Jeff PetersonTech SupportCyberPower Systems
Just tried to install this on an Apple (box says it's compatible). I ran into two issues.Software Issues:Problem one is that when hooked up via USB it acts like it's printing, but pages from Word/Excel come out blank. Test pages print out OK. Other programs such as Adobe Reader & Preview shut themselves down automatically when I tried to print from this printer.Hardware Issues:Wi-Fi is regularly defective with the Z1420 (regardless of if you're running a PC or Mac). When talking to technical support about this issue they didn't take too long to tell me, "to be frank with you, a lot of the wireless cards are defective in the Z1420".When the wireless card is defective they have a common practice of upgrading to the X4550, which is an All-In-One...If that works well I'll be happy with Lexmark the company, but still be annoyed with the Z1420 printer.
I was very unimpressed with these speakers. I was simply looking for a decent pair of speakers to put on my patio with an old low power tuner. With the loudness setting off and the Bass BELOW the center mark, the speakers rattle as if I were playing them for a party.I would not reccomend the purchase of these speakers to anyone who actually enjoys even decent quality sound.
maybe there just are not enough open stations in my area...but when i did find one or two the sound was terrible.
I did not buy this from Amazon. Over the years Amazon and I have had a wonderful company/customer relationship. I don't want this review to damage that. This review is a warning to other customers.We purchased this lemon from Staples. Once the warranty period was over the fun began. We found out that we could not buy replacement ink cartridges from my favorite store in Maryland because Canon has fixed it so that a small chip on the front of the ink cannister has to be removed from the old cannister and placed on the new.I followed the ink sellers instructions on the super-sized blank ink cartridge. It was generally easy to remove the chip from one and place it on the other (care must be taken).The machine worked. Fine. It is my wife's machine. So be it. The price was too good. I should have known.This morning the machine started emitting all kinds of warning sounds. When we opened it up, the magenta cartridge (still the original) was not lit. When all is well, the cartridges emit as soft red comforting glow. My wife has mechanical experience and is not afraid to "get into it". She removed the cartridge and replaced it. No go. She did everything again in sequence (there was plenty of ink in the cartridge). She called me. I exchanged the chip from the offending cartridge to a new OEM which we had purchased from the company in Maryland. No go.At this point, I offered her my Epson. She refused the offer and decided to open the first of two EMERGENCY packs of ink which we had purchased at BJ's Club for about $50. When the machine tasted Canon's mother's milk, it quieted down and began printing.My wife now has a machine that prints, sucks down ink, and delivers RED HANDS. Somehow I expect that this will happen again in the future. Didn't we all do this years ago with Macrovision? Wasn't Sony quietly installing anti-copy software on its on its CDs which destroyed the sound of late? When will this insanity end? Already I know that I will be replacing the black monster cartridge again soon. This next time, will I be able to use the OEM replacement; or be forced to bleed out money to CANON for their ink.Beware this printer. Stick with Epson or HP........anything else.Tony Genco
I purchased 10 of these for my class, after about an hour of use, the rivets started falling out of the leg braces on 2 of them... rendering them useless... there is supposedly a 3 year warranty and after being informed BY BH PHOTO VIDEO that I must contact SLIK about this, i am waiting to see if this is going to be fixed... more later.
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.
After less than two weeks of operation, the unit began to buzz very annoyingly. (Anyone remember what a 60 cycle hum sounds like? It was like that.) The only way to get the buzzing to stop was to physical unplug it from the wall. I called APC support an was told these units "can have an audible hum" and that any replacement unit would probably give me the same problem.I returned the unit today, as the noise was driving me crazy. Note: You have to contact a human at [...] to do so as their online return system does not work if you got stuff via Amazon. Let's see if I get the refund.I'm giving it two stars, rather than just one, because it did at least work with my computer, which is more than I can say for the last one.
I bought a Diamond Rio 500, but since those are not being sold now I thought I should let you know that support for these devices is non-existent from Diamond / SonicBlue. I have still not been able to register the device to unlock its software to allow me to continue making MP3 files from CD. There is no documentation that comes with it, there is virtually no on-line documentation, and there is no technical support. I have gotten three on-line responses so far from people who obviously did not even read my question and problem. The device seems to be working ok so far, but the software to use it and the technical support are garbage.
The antenna worked less well than a $20 Philips antenna. I couldn't get a station 20 miles away.I returned it.
My dad was given 2 Apex DVD players for christmas, a single-disc and a 3-disc. He had specifically requested Apex because it can read MP3s.First, we attempted to set up the 3-disc player. I popped a CD in full of MP3s, and it played them fine, although not with the easiest directory navigation. When we went to play a DVD, it wouldn't work, and after quite a while of tinkering we finally declared it busted.On to the single-disc unit, we tried it out for DVDs right away, and it worked great. Ironically enough, it wouldn't play MP3s. It seemed as though it read the MP3 files at an accelerated rate, but nothing would actually play the songs.Considering the fact that both of the units we received were defective, I wouldn't count on these players lasting long if you manage to get one that works.It's a great idea to integrate these technologies, but the quality just isn't there.
It was slightly clunky and too short, but the real problem is that it stopped working 2 months after I bought it. Truly disappointing.
I agree with the two poor reviews above. I bought a bunch of these from Staples and have had nothing but problems. They are not compatiable with alot of players, and the ereeor rate is very high, not to mention that we they do work and you go back to them a few years later guess what you have, a disc that won't play.
i bought this to think i could pass for a technic 1200 i was wrong, i own a technic 1200 mk2 and this pile of junk does not even mach the standard with a 1200 mk2.save ur money and get a 1200 or a numark ttx and u will be happy.
I was so disappointed when I peered through the binoculars and saw a double image which could not be corrected. Had to return them for a refund.
Worked well on a small number (8 or so) of moderately scratched disks but lasted only 2 months before breaking.
Even after installing the last version (2.1.5.0 November 2002) of Movie Star 5 the software that comes with Station 200 I had a major struggle to make a home movie of 5 minutes duration. Retrieving a saved project with "centered" titles and an intact time line was impossible.
I love satellite radio but I would be cautious about buying an Xact unit. Xact products carry a 12 month warranty. At exactly 13 months the unit stopped working. Xact customer service informed me they were no longer responsible for the unit. Before buying this product search the web and you will find many "13 month" stories. Instead, I would suggest buying directly from Sirius.
This is a pretty weak product across the board. Even with the updated OS, it crashes unpredictably. Took it on a trip from SF to Oregon (multiple destinations), and it worked very well. Tried to route to Tucson, AZ for my next trip, and nothing but calculation errors.On a short hop inside CA, it got me to the destination just fine. Coming back, it crashed, loosing all data.The documentation is one of the big weak spots. Looks like they wrote the documentation for a similar design, but not the same product. Makes a lot of assumptions and sometimes takes you through a process that does not describe the options the same way they appear on the system. Support also sucks. I was having problems with the IR port, and the docs say to read a separate document on the CD. The document isn't there. I contacted Technical Support, and they said to read the Help. The Help says read the document. When I told TS about this, I was told to post a message on the newsgroup. Ugly!
I tried to use this product with skype. The product technically "works," however, when you hang up, it closes skype. I tried to trouble shoot this but think it is a design flaw. It really isn't worth it, even though you can use the product, if you have to reopen skype each time you want to make a call. The vendor refunded my money with no hassle.
This system is absolute and positively JUNK!! Do not buy this product. I cannot even believe the hype that this product gets. Will never buy another BOSE product again!! Hope this helps.
Well.... I'm here to retract my 4-star rating for the Samsung DB600 Home Theatre System. I figured it was cheap enough to invest my money in and give it a shot... and well... I was wrong.The digital optical-in DOES lag behind the video... most people probably don't know this because they just buy it for the internal DVD player. But it is true. And Samsung has horrible customer service for it. I called them like two days after I found out it happend and they told me they've been working on it just recently(read through some reviews below... it's been a problem since about Aug 2003)and one of the techs even had the nerve to tell me they'd never heard of it before. They then consulted the head tech and told me that it was a major problem with all the systems and that they were working to fix it immediatly.They then called me back about a month later, put me on hold for ten minutes, and told me they hadn't figured out what the problem was yet (???). So... they called me and put me on hold to tell me that they hadn't made any progress. Thanks Samsung!The DVD player is having problems playing my Family Guy DVDs with the &quot;play all episodes&quot; button. They freeze right before a new episode is about to load. I highly recommend NOT buying this system and to use another DVD player and buy the Sony HT-DDW750 Home Theater System. I have since become tired of dealing with Samsung and sold the junk on eBay. Maybe someone else with less expectations will find a better use for the system.But seriously... releasing a product with Dolby optical-in that doesn't even work? What's the point of having surround sound if you can't get Dolby Digital?!
This Y spiltter is garbage. The first one I oredered did not work out of the box, so I asked for a replacement, which they sent. Got the 2nd one and that one was dead too. Ended up paying for 2 of these things and neither of them work. Please don't spend your money on this worthless cord.
Just get your money back.I'm not exactly sure what the company was thinking when they put this product out on the market. They might as well just put a toy flip phone out and call it a "WiFi" detector instead this junky thing.Outstanding problems:1. 20 tries (or 20 hands) and you'll finally get both batteries in.2. The flip-top part does not stay shut, even in a world where flip-top technology has finally been mastered. My shampoo bottle has dispenser has a better mechanism than this.3. The power light flickers, giving you that warm feeling that it's 'sort of' working.4. It stops working when you carry it around with you, defeating the whole purpose of 'portability.'
I suggest you think twice before you commit to this switch. While it's great that it's small and fanless, I've replaced the unit TWICE because it developed several 'dead' POE ports. The Ethernet function continues to work, but the POE function has failed on several ports. Instead of 8 POE and 8 regular ports, I now have 6 POE and 10 regular ports.YES, the manufacturer has a LIFETIME warranty, but they also have a $20 FEE for advance-replacements. What's the alternative to paying this fee? You can't just shut down your network for 3 weeks while you wait for a replacement! According to support there is no 'Second Generation' version that fixes the problem so I expect that the re-replacement [sic] will also fail. Too bad.UPDATE August 2009:As I suspected, another failure. That's three failures in as many years. Today the power on ALL POE devices (IP phones) began cutting being in and out. The device is LIGHTLY loaded, far below the published power rating. I was tempted to solve the problem by smashing the device with a hammer, then setting it on fire, then throwing it out the window. I suspect that the device was just improperly designed. That is, I suspect it gets too hot, and needs to be cooled with a fan despite its fanless design.UPDATE September 2009:Netgear replaced it for us AGAIN, this time for free. We went ahead and paid the $20 again for advance replacement, which covered shipping both ways. However Netgear accidentally charged the credit card THREE times. After three phone calls at about 20 minutes each I finally got through to someone who was able to reverse two of the three charges. BONUS, as an act of good faith for the multiple device failures and billing error, Netgear went ahead and refunded us for ALL charges. In other words the advanced replacement ended up being completely free to us.Naturally I'd have gladly paid the $20 not to be on the phone with them for 3x20 minutes, but I was pleased with Netgear's small gesture. Call me naive, but their small act of good faith makes me feel a little better about their intent (at least) to build reliable products. I'm slightly more hopeful that my situation is a statistical outlier.UPDATE March 2012Years later, our replacement continues to function properly. HOWEVER this may be due to the installation of a external fan. We placed a SILENT 120mm 12v DC "chassis/case fan" on the shelf between our router and Netgear PoE Switch. Air is drawn across one, and is blown past the other. The switch (and our router) now operate absolutely cool to the touch.I can't say with confidence whether the fan is the reason the replacement switch has been so reliable over the past years. I CAN say with confidence that it's a GREAT idea to install a small silent 12v DC fan near ANY/ALL of your fanless devices, including switches, modems, WiFi devices, routers, Terminal Adapters etc. Even if the fan isn't directly responsible for the longevity in this specific case, there is a mountain of evidence showing that devices last longer when kept cool.
I bought two of these and they both don't work. when I turn them on they both just shut down. waste of money
I do not have an Ipod but I have several friends who do including my best friend who got hers for Christmas and is now returning it to get an Archos AV700 (the 40g one). I've played with her Ipod for an entire weekend so trust me I've got experience on it.1. Price: 30g for $300? It's a decent deal, not wonderful but decent2. Screen size: No one should ever have to suffer with a 2.5" screen3. Size: It's horribly thin, the wheel is smaller, my hands rejected it right away.4. Video quality: The video quality is actually pretty damn good it's very clear and crisp5. TV Transfer: I was very disappointed that the video ipod couldn't record from TV, apple is on what the 6th one now still no real improvements.6. Podcasts: Probably it's only major pro, the podcasting is easy and fun.7. Worth it? I'm sorry it's not, ipods are just a fad, if you want a decent media player with recording capabilities get a mustek 3.5" screen that's only $12 more in price and 40gigs. If you can spend more get an archos pvr with a huge 7" screen. Please wake up, there is more to personal media than apple and Ipod.
Gripe #1: Ridiculously bad user interface. Rather than come up with a big list, I think I can summarize the poor quality of the interface with a single point: when setting up a timer program, you cannot use the number keys to type in *either* the time *OR* the channel. I have to press that stupid little up arrow/down arrow key over and over again to get to the desired minute *AND* the desired channel. Ooof what a pain. (Note: if you're smart and think ahead you can put the vcr on the channel you want to record on *before* you go into programming mode, but if you want to do 2 programs on very far apart channels....) In any case, what a lousy job of making it easy to use. This is just one of a bunch of little annoying useability problems.Gripe #2: stuttering DVD playback. It's not the DVD's fault because it plays fine on other players. In fact, if you pause it for a moment, or rewind a little, it will play back the same part w/o stuttering, and then start stuttering again a few seconds later!Gripe #2 was the last straw for me, I'm getting rid of it and getting a regular ol' dedicated DVD player.
Like the former reviewer, I also would like to give the product a zero rating, but one was the lowest available to me. I echo all her sentiments and would like to add two additional comments. First, the writing in the instructional manual for this device was atrocious; it was full of errors as well as confusing due to poor construction. Second, the tech support line for this product is nothing more than an employee fielding complaint calls. There was no effort made to help me solve the technical problems I was experiencing; the way the call was handled led me to believe that the whole operation was a sham. The only help they would give was to offer to, "look at the device if I sent it to them and they would replace it IF they could re-create the problem I described". At that point, we saw no reason to mess with the company and simply sent the devices back to Amazon for a refund.
This machine looks really good .However the problem is that there is no built in modem so if you dont have a external modem to connect to or broadband then its useless in connecting to Internet .This is not the same as my Powerbook G4 which has an internal modem.Tried to connect an old compaq modem up to the G5 and absolutely nothing happened , however this external modem works fine with G4.Have ordered a apple usb modem weeks ago - but no sign of it so far, guess they are having to manufacture a lot of them.My wife furious for inflicting her with somethimg which I wanted due to my liking of the powerbook .
I bought these in December 2011, and now only sound comes out of one side of the earphones. It sometimes doesn't have any sound. The sound quality is superb for the price, but it doesn't really matter if the headphones start to fail after 3 months.
Bought this off of Amazon which in the past has served me well. I bought the ExtremHD to hook up my PS3 and X-box360 Elite through the one HDMI input my older TV has.The images ended up being degraded and/or pixelated.As far as I'm concerned this kind of product should work right out of the box and it did'nt.The other rip off that happend to me was that I paid about $120 for this junk and now it's price is half of that. Probable because of reviews like this one!
Like the other reviewer, the description says 25' but what you get is 6'. Very disappointing. Technical details clearly say 25'. How can they blatantly lie?
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.
Bought this in 12/04. Just an FYI, allow windows to manage your network connections to get it to work. Worked fairly well but just died last week 6/1/06. Not very impressed that it only lasted 1.5 years
HEED MY WARNING!I bought this product and a few months later it started getting noisy, I have e mailed mad dog support several times and only get a response saying they will get back to me in 24-48 hours, its now been about 2 months and there is still no response. Their phone number leads nowhere... I started searching the web for information and found many very similar and even more alarming complaints than my own. Please, before you consider buying this read what people have written about their customer support... right now nobody even knows if the company still exists since NOBODY can get in touch with them. I urge you to google search MAD DOG SUPPORT and see the many different websites where many people have all too similar complaints.
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.
This is only a wireless speaker for one of the speakers. You have to wire the other one to the first. This defeats the wireless concept. Returned these and bought ones that are truely "wireless".
oversized waste and the CD fuction wears out fast if you use repeat button. paid $90 and the CD fuction broke in less then 6 months. Then you are left with an oversized cluttering junk yard of a radio-box. SOrry sony you need to get your act together.
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 was my first batch of DVD+R DL I have burned two with my Sony DRU-710A and Nero 6 they both passed Verification but they don't play well at all. Be careful or be safe with Verbatim.
I purchased a Zenith/LG D52WLCD TV serial # 411-74060476 for $2,595.84 on 7/7/2004. I got a little less than three years of usage out of it (I'm in the Marines so most of that time I was away) b/f I started getting the green screen. Since the 'Replace Lamp" indicator was coming on, I did just that last night. Didn't work. I come to find out today that Zenith was actually acquired by LG in 1993 and that my problem is actually being caused by a design flaw with the "Light Engine" which apparently causes the thing to fail after approximately 3,000 hours of use. As far as Zenith customer service goes, I'm having the same problem as the rest of you. So the question is what to do. Well, we caan post these messages here on the internet which will certainly help the next poor sucker that comes along who actually has the foresight to check it out, but it doesn't help us recover the thousands of dollars and hours of time that we've wasted on Zenith trying to get these issues resolved. So here's what I propose: I would like to get a list started of everyone who has experienced these problems with Zenith and file a class action lawsuit against them. I'm by no means an expert at consumer law, but I do know that these laws are in place to protect the consumer from companies like Zenith that continue to sell products that they know or should have known to be defective. Second, I believe there may be some 'bait and switch' issues here. We all thought we were buying a quality Zenith product like the ones we grew up with only to find out, after the fact, that we actually bought a crappy Korean LG product. Last I would encourage everyone on this thread to file a complaint with their state consumer protection board, as I have done, and after that file one with the BBB and federal trade commission. Zenith may have gotten away with stealing my $2,595.84 but I fully intend to make sure that doing so costs them at least $1 million+ in legal/litigation fees. If you have bought a Zenith product and have been burned please contact me with your information. Once we get enough people on board to file a class action, I think we'll have no trouble at all finding a consumer rights law firm willing to take this on for a percentage. The goal will be compensatory and punitative damages as well as petitioning the government to revoke Zenith license to do business in the United States.
Once again, we chose a cd player with a sports design, thinking that this would make the product more durable.This unit is easy to hold, while on a workout or away from home. And the water resistance is a nice feature too.But the unit stopped playing discs within a few months. It says "no disc" after a cd is inserted.We can't agree with the other reviewers on this item. It lasted slightly longer than Coby products, but not much. In our view, the item was not worth the extra expense--indeed, not worth any price at all.
For the life of me I cannot get this strip to lay flat. I kept it flat on the dining room floor (morning sunlight) with a couple of stools on it for two days. I layed it with the two-sided tape provided on a berber carpet, and the ends keep curling up (or rather: the ends curl down, and the spot three inches in from the end bows upward off the carpet). I've put five and eight pound weights on it for another 24 hours, but as soon as the weights are moved, it begins to curl again. I wanted this product to prevent my 9-month-old daughter from pulling a speaker wire up, but the way it won't stay flat and stuck to the carpet makes it useless for my needs.I really wish I had read the first review on this page before trying to use this product...maybe rolling up backwards and putting it back in the box for some time is the key to making it work right.
This camera's auto focus needs improvement. 30% of the pictures were blurry. There are too many options to pick from to get a good picture. If you are not completely still when you take a picture, you will get a blurry picture. Color distortion is a regular occurence. I thought the name Nikon stood for something but this camera proves me wrong. Not recommended.
These headphones have lousy audio quality. There's almost no bass, they sound tinny, and they easily distort at higher volumes. They're good for spoken word, but not much else. And the cord just long enough to possibly fit my player into my pocket while these are on my head.
I received my wireless router today and it didn't perform correctly. So I removed it went on line to get phone number for Netgear Tech Support(cause they don't give it to you with literature) and I called, once twice, three times and each time ,after answering all their questions, I got disconected. According to the propaganda on the outside of the box the unit came in "24x7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT". Well I'll try again after holidays, apparently they started celibrating the New Year early!
AMAZON SHOULD NOT HAVE SOLD THIS MP530 PRINTER. AFTER PRINTING A FEW PAGES, THE ALARM LIGHT COMES ON AND IT STATES " PAPER JAMMED." TO DO MORE PRINTING YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE PAPER, RAISE THE SECTION WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE INK JETS THEN LOWER,AND THEN PUSH THE " OK " BUTTON. FROM THEN ON YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCESS FOR EACH SHEET PRINTED. THE FIRST 2 WEEKS, I JUST UNPLUGGED THE PRINTER AND USED MY WIFE'S PRINTER AND REPLUG THE NEXT DAY. MANY TIMES I THOUGHT I WOULD SEND IT BACK BUT WHY SPEND THE SHIPPING COST. CANON WILL SELL A NEW PRINTER FOR JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN I PAID FOR THIS WORN OUT MACHINE; HOWEVER MY INK JETS COULD NOT BE USED IN THEIR NEW PRINTERS.
This is terrible product. The connection between the network card and yout note book depends on a connecting wire which gets destroyed easily. No oned carry the accessory, so you have to order it fro about [money amount]+ S&H
This case comes with a variety of Canon lenses. It has almost NO padding, and is closed by an insecure drawstring. I suggest purchasing a third-party case with padding, zipper closures, and attachment options (loops, handles, etc.). Lowepro is my preferred brand. e.g.-Lowepro Lens Case 11 x 14 cm (Black)-Lowepro Lens Case 11 x 11 cm (Black)If you are buying thousands of dollars in quality glass, get first-class protection for less money. As shown by the excellent case Canon offers for the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM L lens, they know how to make a nice padded case. Unfortunately with this they're trying to sell you a sub-standard (albeit nice-looking) case at premium prices.
I can't think of a product I've bought that I've been less happy with. It will work fine all day but when it's time to listen to a ball game, the signal dwindles to nothing. XM Radio product support is totally lame. If you want to listen to ballgames outside the range of broadcast radio, give XM Radio a pass.
Don't waste your money, it will has issues that you can't imagine. I have a Dell laptop with XP that is otherwise perfect. The card slows it down to a crawl when opening certain pages and entering msn services. It also freezes programs that don't use an internet connection. Avoid this product at all costs.
This is the 5th digital camera I have owned and am trying to figure out a way to get rid of it! Bottom line*No way to remove picture information when reviewing shots...remains on the screen for about 3 seconds and is very annoying*Shots are ALWAYS blurry, unless you us the stabilizing mode. If you use this mode, it cancels out any other mode you try to select.*Recharger is very bulky and not travel friendly, combined with...*Short battery life.Positives are that this thing is bullet proof and can take underwater shots... that is about it! I strongly suggest you look at either Cannon or Sony cameras instead of this one.
I thought all Cherry keyboards were real buckling spring mechanical keyboards, so I got one. No, It's a run of the mill, slightly better than others, membrane switch keyboard. So I still have it in the box, and will let my kid use it if he wants it. I went and got a couple of original IBM Model M keyboards, and am happy as a clam. That is what is grinding out this review. The real deal. Nice and clicky, not mushy, like membrane switches.
This converter does not work for Blu ray drives. BIOS and Vista Ultimate immediately recognized it, but when I put in a Blu ray movie it NEVER played!
I was hoping to be able to plug-n-play my first iPod recently, but this is not the FM transmitter with which to do it. It's smalll and difficult to see, therefore making it dangerous during driving. Regarding static, there was so much it was distracting. I was unable to find a station without the accompanying static. Perhaps if I lived in a more rural area it would work?It wasn't worth the effort and the risk to be switching stations, trying to play my music. Looks like I will have to get my iPod hardwired into my car.The only good thing about this product is that it charged my iPod.
I had been through hell trying to program a different universal remote - it never worked. This remote made my day at first - it worked immediately. The up/down arrow keys on this "Miracle" remote only got me a few channels (skipped a bunch), so I have to punch in the channel numbers manually, but I could deal with that. Well the buttons got harder and harder to push and now I can only watch channels with the numbers 3,6,9 and sometimes 5s if I'm really lucky. I thought I'd be able to exchange it, but the company's policy is only 90 days I think and I'm just past that of course.Bottom line - this cheesy piece of plastic turns into landfill material and will sit around on this planet for way too long compared to its actual lifespan! Not worth the aggravation either.
Before you even think about buying this product, please read on to hear about my horror story:I purchased two Magellan 360's as Christmas presents back at the beginning of November. When my father opened the box and plugged in one of the units the day after Christmas, it was obvious that the unit was broken. It kept resetting itself, the speaker volume was going up and down, it wouldn't connect with the GPS satellites, etc. The other unit worked fine.I thought downloading software updates for the broken unit might help fix the problem. After perusing the website for a bit, I discovered that Magellan does not offer free map updates! This wouldn't normally be a problem except that my parents town is not listed on the Magellan maps. Further, no map updates were even available for purchase! Note that my parents town has been in existance for over 100 years.I decided to call Magellan to get a replacement unit. After following the customer service voice prompts I got to a recording saying, "your call cannot be handled at this time" after which I was promptly hung-up on. I thought this might be attributable to the Christmas rush - I was wrong.The next day (at my office) after trying several times, I managed to make it through the customer service voice prompts and be placed on hold. I remained an hold for 3 hours and 49 minutes!!!! All the while, I was told what a valuable customer I was to them!Finally, someone (in India) picked up. After a brief conversation I was informed that because I purchased my unit more than 30 days in the past, it was not eligible for immediate replacement. It would have to be sent back for repair!This has been, without question, the worst customer service experience I have ever had. If you enjoy frustration, buy this product! You will experience the highest level of customer service incompetence ever.
I'm not 12 yr old, but its the only way I could write the review without the hassle of registering. Sorry. :-)ProsGood design and interfaceExcellent outdoors performance (then again, most cameras are)ConsEats batteries, even 1700 mAh Ni-Mh onesExposure performance is useless indoors and at night, limited by ISO 100/150 onlyThe [expensive] street prices don't justify the performanceI tried three other cameras that were capable ISO 400 exposures and the difference was literally night and day. With the flash on, the picture gets washed out (EV compensation is useless), with flash off, the A20 compensates by slowing shutter speed which results in blurry pics (unless you have a tripod or a rock steady hand).All-in-all, Canon has let me down...big time ! I sincerely expected better from Canon.
Good printer if you are prepared to spend $11-$12 per Canon cartridge and use Canon paper. If you plan to use compatible cartridges, anticipate lots of color and clogging problems. If you expect to print lots of photos, as I do (new baby), expect to spend $50-$80 per month on cartridges alone. The ink runs out very quickly! Paper by other manufacturers tends to misfeed.As a graphic designer, I was hoping to use this as a back-up printer for work. I've had to stop, as I find it too expensive to run.Otherwise, good print quality, good skin tones.
A caution to people buying these: if you do not follow the "directional markings" on the cables, your music will play backwards. Please check that before mentioning it in your reviews.I was disappointed. I consider myself an audiophile - I regularly spend over $1000 on cables to get the ultimate sound. I keep my music-listening room in a Faraday cage to prevent any interference that could alter my music-listening experience. Sending any signal down ordinary copper can degrade the signal considerably. While ordinary listeners might not notice, to somebody with even a rudimentary knowledge of sound, the artifacts are glaring. Denon should have used silver wiring (hermetically sealed inside the rubber sheath to prevent any tarnishing, of course), which has a significantly higher conductivity than copper. Furthermore, Denon needs to treat the wires they use in the cable with a polarity inductor to ensure minimal phase variance.Needless to say, I returned the cable and wrote an angry letter to the so-called engineers at Denon.
The KVM switch was dead on arrival. I tried it with multiple keyboards - USB and PS/2 (with adapter), and multiple computers. It did not transfer any signals from the keyboard to the computer. The video of one computer was visible on the screen, but that's it. There was no keyboard or mouse functionality at all. After trying all of the troubleshooting ideas (such as removing other USB devices to increase power available to the KVM), I returned the item to Amazon.
This product seemed to work perfectly well. However, I put this on my keychain, which went into my pocket. The problem is that the little white cap falls off all the time. It is too loosely fitted to the drive, making it fall off with little to no force. It was only a matter of time before the cap fell off without my noticing. Now, I have no cap, and the device is pretty worthless to me without its cap.
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 would return this item if i dont loose any moneyits very clunky and and lacks user friendlinesscar suction stand/arm is very large and rediculous that it needs its own front seat :-)interface very difficult and confusingwhy did I buy it? well, a big mistake just by item descriptioni recommend the Garmin 650 or or any other garmin than this product
I recently got a new PC with Windows Vista and I can't get this cable to work at all with my old HP Laserjet. Its possible that its the cable - or maybe its Vista... a lot of software and hardware seems to not want to work well with Vista. In any case - it doesn't work for me at all.
I don't think one needs to give his hard earned 79 dollars to someone else to get his ears pinched, stabbed and poked. These are THE most awful headphones I've ever owned. No wonder there are so many mods all over the internet. Feel sorry for people who spend so much of their precious time in making this junk go easy on their ears. I'm amazed at the kind of rave reviews Grado gets. Audiophile?? OK! But what, by making them pinch and stab at your ears? I had to constantly adjust the headphones every 2-3 minutes. The longest I was able to control myself without adjusting them was 4 minutes. These phones simply don't allow you to immerse yourself in the Nirvana of music. What's the point in having phones that are as harsh as these on your ears that you just can't slip into your own world? I don't think the folks at Grado have normal human ears, morphologically. There are many headphones out there that sound just as good or better than or just inferior to these headphones, but on whom you don't have to spend a single minute searching internet to make them usable for more than 4 minutes at a stretch. My acid test for headphones is the ability to be able to slip into sleep or at least be able to get sleepy by keeping them on - providing clarity and comfort at the same time, seamlessly. This piece of junk cuts a sorry figure in comfort and is going back right away.Edit: Today (3rd of June 2012), I stretched the headband. The headphones are not as uncomfortable as before. They are still uncomfortable but guess I can live with it. I wore it for half an hour after I stretched the headband and only then I decided to keep it. Once I made that decision, I did the quarter mod with an exacto knife. The sound is even better now - crisp highs and a bit more of bass and the overall volume level has also increased. The sound is just out of this world. But for that sound, these would have gone back. On the whole it's a 2.5 stars though the sound alone would be 10 stars if possible. That should give you a clue as to how uncomfortable these headphones still are.
I installed this sytem for a friend who owns this system with a second system that ties into it for another room--that later has a second woofer and two larger wall mount speakers.THE GOOD:Overall the sound quality was excellent for music and 5.1 broadcasts. I like the look of the speakers and the ability to point the top half of the speakers in a different direction. This is helpful if you want to focus the sound in a specific direction while keeping good sound in other parts of the room. Its particularlly useful when the focus on your home entertainment system is in a corner instead of a wall.The woofer sounds decent. Her system is white and I think the looks are nice.AcCESSORIES:Bose stands and wall mounting brackets are very good quality, and include any possible hardware you might need to mount on any wall surface. Wires hide unobtrusively in brackets.CONTROLS: The unit has a CD player--who uses these any more? Also a tape input that can be used for an iPod and interfaces for video hookups to multiple video sources. Bose seems to think their system should be the heart of a home entertainment system, yet they don't partner with any TV manufacturers to fully integrate into a home theater system. Which should be dominant? The TV or the stereo? I feel the trend is shifting towards the TV providing the controls because it offers a display that can be seen at a distance.THE BAD:The woofer, if placed too close to your TV will distort the picture. All stereo wires run to the woofer first and are then distributed to the speakers. I find this to be a nuisance. The reason for this is woofer for the main system has an amplifier attached--built into it. Her second system has an external amp separate from the woofer. The second system does not have the proprietary wires. Speaker wires were color coded which made hooking them up somewhat easy.The control wires to each amp are special cables. This means that you have to keep the woofer somewhat close to the TV, and for the satellite system she has, the amp had to be located.The small speakers used on the main 5.1 system have proprietary connectors at the speaker end, and RCA connectors at the amplifier. There are funky DIN connectors between the control head to the woofer. This means you have to use this wire, or else cut and splice and use these connectors if you have a tight fit going through a wall. Note the second system that hooks into this control head uses normal post and wire connectors for all connectors, or spring clip type, except for the connection between the control head and the satellite amplifier which uses that funky DIN connector. It is enough to make you curse Bose Systems. Why did they do this? While it makes in easy for a non-techie to wire it all, with easy to configure color coding, the trade off is less flexibility for those who want a more professional installation with wires hidden in walls. If your house is prewired for speakers, be prepared to do a lot of cutting and splicing, or better yet, take it back.5.1 Surround Sound: I was disappointed with the sound in 5.1 mode during some TV broadcasting. The background speakers would be either too loud or too soft. It did not seem to adjustable with the remote control. I'd raise the surround sound only to find it too loud and have to change in back. For TV this was such a pain that I found myself in stereo only mode to avoid this headache for general viewing.Speaker Mounts: I also found that the speaker mount designed for the larger speakers would not fit with the small speakers without modification. The screws were not interchangeable, and they were metric which took time to sort out and a trip to Home Depot. I can't figure out why BOSE can't engineer the simple stuff like making screws interchangeable between the various stands and mounts, unless it is an excuse to sell you an expensive mounting kit. I made the mount work, but the back covers would not fit, again because the proprietary speaker connectors on the smaller speakers got in the way--this was not the case in the larger speakers with spring type terminals.To hook up the second room satellite system I had to run an extra set of wires back out of the room because the satellite speakers had to feed off the woofer. Wring had to be from the source (amplifier) in the room to the woofer, back out again into the wall, and then up inside the walls on the far side to the wall mounted speakers. It worked but I didn't like all the extra wire on the floor. It would have been a cleaner installation if I could have run three pairs of wire up the walls, instead of four. These larger size speakers were set with the more normal type spring tensioned speaker terminals. Apparently these are no longer made by Bose--I very much liked these larger speakers over the ones included in this system. NOTE: I checked and these speakers do seem to be available but require the purchase of a woofer.The Remote: This system had two, one for the main system one for the second room system. These do not use infa-red control signals. They use radio frequencies to control the system. This is the modern trend in sophisticated systems. I liked the fact you didn't need to point at anything to make it work. Great idea, ahead of it's time, but poorly implemented. You need a second remote anyway, since the universal remotes will not work with this system. By the way, the second remote would constantly turn the mute on. What a headache! Obviously the control head was broken. I was able to work around it by turning the second system off by changing to an unused source, or turning the volume down. That is better then getting screwed by Bose for a replacement main unit, and not too much of a hassle.The cost is I feel ridiculous. I like the look of the Bose speakers, and I'm tempted to buy them, but I would never buy the controller. My choice would be a Sony surround stereo with a trio of Sonos ZP80's and Polk RM6900 speakers. It might be worth it as time goes on and more TV is broadcast in 5.1, or for those who use the system for music only. While the speakers do allow for some directional adjustment, this cannot overcome poor speaker placement. It seems silly to purchase a system like this and not put the speakers in the best possible location. That means hiding the wiring in the walls. Since this is very difficult to do with this BOSE system, I can't recommend them. Look for a TV with media type controls. While I very much like Bose satellite speakers, I would avoid their woofers, amplifiers, and control heads.UPDATE: The remote is failing on the satellite speakers, which means having to walk to the main unit to cycle the source or an other keys randomly to get it to work. Also, radio interference is turning the system on randomly. I thought the radio idea was good, but either the internal controller is bad, or else some external source can key it on. Either way it implies a bad design. Don't spend a lot of money on this system and see it fail in a few short years.
This may be a great card, but I have had to reinstall the drivers twice because it would not connect to the web via the Netgear Router.Now I am receiving a message that this is not a digitally registered copy of the drivers, whatever that means.We have two other cards on older Macs from the old "Airport" system which are trouble-free compared to this card.Maybe its my computer, but this has not been a favorable experience for me!
I bought this product and followed the instructions. The product did absolutely nothing to repair any scratch on any disk. The buffer does leave marks on the disks, but this too did not repair any scratch.I totally agree with the others who have said this product does not work. I can't imagine how some people claim that it does.
I have three of these mice, all gathering dust: the first, a Christmas present; the second, obtained when the Christmas present died; the third, a replacement for my wife who confiscated the second mouse and liked its light weight even though it was explained that the mouse was a cheap, poorly constructed product which accounted for its light weight. All three mice died, all very soon after the end of warranty - how's that for precise product engineering? Do you think Macally will provide any replacement or reduction in price even if it's only a couple of weeks past warranty expiration - NO! - absolutely not!As to the problems: initially, the scroll wheel begins to fail and finally does. Shortly after the scroll wheel begins failing, when the pointer is placed in an open window or pane of a browser, the window or pane jumps up and down by 1/2". Needless to say this makes it difficult to track and select what your after in either window or pane. This finally becomes intolerable as you scrabble about trying to open the file that you want or select your item in the web page.As to tech support, a joke. There seems to be only one techie who does not speak the King's - er - Queen's English. His comments concerning mouse failure proceed along the lines of "you have been failing to properly be of installing the driver software. You must begin again to properly be of installing. This will be of solution to your problem." End of discussion, if you can call it that.What Macally calls customer support appears to be only one very rude young woman who is incapable of operating outside her very limited training box. No customer support/help here.Suffice it to say, I will not purchase any Macally product of any sort again if I can avoid doing so. As to the mouse, a poor product with poor support and, in my opinion, an extremely poor company as well.My advice, do not buy. Essentially, junk.
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.
These were simply the most underwhelming speakers I have ever heard. I know the price should've tipped me off but I used to purchase pyle amps and subs back in the day and was the envy of the area when I cranked up the sound system in the firebird, I thought a product that had the Pyle name would perform adequately at worst. Stay away from these speakers, the other functioning factory 5.25 speaker still in my 98 monte carlo sounds much better than these speakers.
I'm a scientist who needed a portable hard drive like this to store data, reports, and reference materials for working on different computers at home and multiple offices (basically, my work goes with me, and the computers I use just store programs or serve as backup storage). I read a number of reviews on this product, and in my naivet&eacute;, thought it unlikely that a company in this day and age would produce such a truly crappy product. I figured the problems people reported were due to misuse/abuse, so I took my chances because the combination of storage capacity, no external power source, portability, and reasonable pricing was too good to resist.I kept the unit in one of 2 places at all times: in the case, or attached to a stationary computer in a well-ventilated area. Despite this, within a couple weeks of purchase, I began unpredictably receiving error messages and had instability in safely removing the device (from the tray icon). I had also lost some items I knew were (or should have been) saved to the drive. After a couple months, the drive would not always be recognized; when it did connect, it would often disconnect without provocation. Finally, it simply stopped working--no computer would recognize it. Fortunately by this time, I was in the habit of backing up the entire drive after every use before it totally died on me. The online support from the company was good, but words fail in expressing my disappointment in this product, which almost cost me the last 5 years of my career. If you have important data to store and transport, please do not use a GigaBank.
The as received packaging did not look the picture.I was not pleased with quality of resulting copies.Copies had blotches and streaks, as if the drum was not new.I
I'VE PURCHASED THIS PORTABLE COLOR TEEN TEC DVD PLAYER FOR MY 9YR OLD DAUG. I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT. WELL IT'S NOT WORKING NOW. I BROUGHT IT AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT. I'VE BEEN CALLING THE NUMBER TO THE COMPANY, BUT NO ONE ANSWER'S THE PHONE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHO TO CONTACT IN REF. TO THIS MATTER. PLEASE THANK YOU.
I tried this with my i-Phone with an additionale Headphone jack, also with a MP3 player.Keep hearing lots of humming sound.Didn't work at all.
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...
The product stated it was digital and the customer servive representive stated it would receive the digital tv signals which it does not.I called the company and the representive said it would be at least a year before the tv band will be availible. They should put a disclaimer in their ad that states after 2/17/09 the tv band will no longer work.Misleading product information and they would not pay for my shipping fees.
I had a similar Sylvania product,this was the reason for buying this. I just wanted a simple replacement. On the old product on the back of unit to the right were 2 coaxial female connectors. The new unit did not have these contacts ,in that location was a blank space.I have enough electronics rewiring skills to tie myself up in knots.I went to best Buy and found a unit with these connections ,bought it brought it home connected it up and everything was great.I thank Amazon for the prompt return of my credit.
The product design is nice and I thought they were really well designed. I ordered about 20 of them for my CD collection. As I used them they started to fall apart. The handles broke...so you have to carry them with no handle. Then the black material they use on the outside of the cases started to flake apart and anytime it bumped into anything left a trail of black dust. Whatever material they are using looks good for a few months but after a year it falls apart. I tried to contact the company but never got any response. I would look for another alternative or else you will be left like me with broken handles and disintegrating black cases...
The ipod crashed, and then it also infected my computer with some type of virus or conflictual software. Then my computer crashed so I had to restore it entirely (with hp unable to ship me a restoration cd for my media center for over a month) and reload all the software additions and updates that I had installed on it for over a year. Overall, looks like a great device, but for me was just a terrible experience. I ended up returning it and getting a refund. Amazon customer service is the one perfect thing in online buying...
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.
The processor doesn't have cooler on the heatsink. It gets very very hot and smells like it's burning. The real card is diferent from the one printed on the box.
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.
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 ordered this keychain in red. It was difficult at first to get the sotware to load on Vista but then I went back and followed the instructions of one of the other reviewers and it worked fine. I got the pictures loaded and showed them off to a few friends and the clipped it onto my backpack. Not more than a day or two later my keychain went missing. It had broken where the chain inserted into the unit. It had remained on my backback with no trauma or anything that would cause it to break. Very disapointed with the quality of this product!
I'm a big fan of Lomography and have two of their cameras. However, this item shipped broken to me--the color gels had shifted, and one of the slots to put/change the gels hadn't even been machined properly. When I called the NYC Lomography store for instructions on how to fix it, the thing fell apart. I have a replacement on its way (this was a gift), but this one really is for diehard hobbyists who don't mind spending money on something made like junk. Now, I've played around with these before and when the flash WORKS, it's lots of fun. However, changing the gels can be a pain and if/when the two "preset" gels slip, they are almost impossible to reposition without taking the whole thing apart (as I had been instructed to do) which results in lots of small, fragile parts spilling all over the place.
Save your money, for DVD dual layer back-up, these discs are not working, using a new Sony DRX-820ULT Dual Layer burner and Nero Burning ROM SE 6.6 which came bundled with the burner. The disc back-ups burn completely and "successfully" according to the software, but when you put them in a player to view, the video stutters and skips and freezes. I would not recommend these discs for DVD back-up.
This should have three colors in it, but only two work. The other to colors are very pale. I should have bought a new one not a refill.
Nothing that uses FW400 responds to being plugged into this device, whether is it bus powered or not.Bloody useless
I bought this recently and regretted it. The sound is great but when you turn down the volume of the music, the hissing grows intolerable. I have another pair of wireless, a Sennheiser RS45 and there's no hissing at all, well not noticibly unless you pump up the volume to max. Well, wish I had read more reviews before jumping the gun. Hope this helps to warn others, who are thinking of buying. If you can put up with the noise (in between songs) go for it, the sounds fidelity is great.
I didn't feel that these batteries and the charger are much of an improvement for my purpose of using it with my Canon camera. This might be a problem of the camera design, but these batteries did not deliver what the online reviews promised.
Here it is a month later and we are still awaiting for the extended warranty contract, even after multiple requests for same.
I'm glad to see they've dropped the price on this battery from $10 to $3.50. They worked fine the first couple times I used them, but now they won't hold a charge at all. I just threw them away. Spend your money on something more reliable.
This thing was just plain crappy. It was loud, the power plug didn't sit right, and the fact it just had a pair of lame box fans with no ducting meant that if you use this thing on anything but a desk or table, it;s going to suck up hairs, or your blanket will poke the blades, or one of a number of other bad, noisy things will happen.I had it for a couple weeks before it died a loud, annoying death.Spend the extra couple bucks and get thisAntec USB-Powered Notebook Coolerit's fantastic, whisper-quiet, amazingly powerful, and has a sealed bottom with intakes in the back and side, so I can use my laptop on my lap
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.
The description reads that it will support WAV files...it does not! They drag like an old tape recorder that has low batteries. I returned the item and requested a replacement only to find that the second unit didn't even play the MP3s properly...what a waste of time.
After ordering and starting to install this cable I found that it was about 15 to 20 feet short. Since I all ready cut a couple of lengths I felt that I could not return it, but I did not think to check a spool before using it. So if your looking for and expecting 100 feet of cable check the length before using.
The K5400 that I bought 4 months ago worked fine for 2 months. Then black banding appeared on all output. HP sent me a new Printhead which was faulty. I then got a replacement Printer. The inkheads are now only fair condition after 4 months and ONLY 1,300 prints of varying density of colours. Lots and lots of wasted print-outs, so it cost me when using Premium paper at $14 for 150. The time and stress of frustration just isn't worth buying this item even if it's very cheap. My advice is BUY EPSON !UPDATE comment: BE AWARE of printhead costs at $59 each and fail after approx 1500 printed pages at 5% coverage. These figures are from HP.S: Hello Brian .S: Welcome to HP Total Care for DeskJet and Photosmart products.S: My name is S****.S: How may I assist you today.Brian Willmot: My K5400 printheads show 'fair' after only 1310 prints... they are faulty I think....S: Could you provide me with a detailed description of the problem, which would help me assist you better?Brian Willmot: hello SS: Yes.Brian Willmot: they show 'fair' thats the problemS: Is the Printer is unable to Print anything on the page?Brian Willmot: Printer is working okS: Okay.S: The Printer is unable to Print in Black.Right.Brian Willmot: Printer is working FINES: I understand that the Printer is uanble to Print after 1310 Prints.right.Brian Willmot: Why are they showing 'fair' after on 1300 prints, they showed 'good' until now... this cant be rightBrian Willmot: Printer is printing and working FINES: After 1200 pages the Printheads Health status willl be fair.Brian Willmot: So you are saying that the printheads will 'fail' after another 1200 pages ?S: Brian, let me check the Printhead Yield .Brian Willmot: thanks I will wait ...S: I am sorry that this is taking more time than usual. May I have a few more minutes?Brian Willmot: sureS: Thanks for your time and patience.S: The Page Yield of the Printhead: 1,500 Pages @ 5% Coverage.Brian Willmot: So I take it this means that they would probably fail and show 'bad' after 1500 at 5% coverage yes ?S: By Performing regular maintenance we can increase the Page Yield of the Printhead.Brian Willmot: I have manually cleaned them apart from software driven cleaning to stage 3 ....S: I appreciate all your efforts to troubleshoot the issue.Brian Willmot: Thanks for the informationS: It is my pleasure assisting you.S: This HP Officejet Pro K5400 Printer cartridge yields approximately 860 pages
Replaced my ancient surge protector with this power strip that acts not only as a surge protector, but power conditioner. Does it really work? I have no idea. My municipal utility has always delivered high quality power, so I have no idea if the power conditioning is adding any value. Just a leap of faith on my part. I can't notice any difference in my picture quality. I figure it can't hurt and can only help.I do like the ergonomic features. Certainly color coding and labeling of which plug is for what piece of equipment is great! No more searching for the right plug. I also like the fact that they provided 2 widely spaced plugs so wall-warts can fit. Those design features are certainly worth a premium over your average power strip.UPDATE: 2 years after purchasing, the thing completely died on me.
CD Burner was working great. Give it about a month and the burner will not recognize any of your cd's. I thought it was the software I was using, so I got rid of the Adaptec Burning Software that came with it and installed Nero. Same problem! Tried to reinstall the drivers. Still nothing there. I thought it might be the OS so I changed from Windows 2000 to XP. Same Problem! So installed the old Windows 98. Same problem. I guess i get what I paid for. Cheap price cheap product.
I previously left negative feedback because the box was trashed, the battery was defective, and the seller admitted to knowing the box was trashed (so what did the product go through?) The answer came later when I researched counterfeit items, confirmed it WAS a counterfeit, and took the item to a Nikon dealer to confirm it; they did. The seller was very quick in issuing my refund (I told him I identified it as counterfeit), much quicker than he was when I first told him I wanted a refund. He claims he got the battery from a DEALER(?!) For those who don't know--counterfeits can be identified by the sticker on the battery, which does not turn green when viewed in light at an angle (it stays gold), the lesser-quality white "Nikon" paint on the battery, which is easily seen, especially with a magnifying glass, and in my case, the contacts were angled and depressed much differently from several authentic EN-EL3e batteries. I leave it up to the reader to determine whether price relates to authenticity--I believe it does. This was the lowest price listed of all sellers. Incidentally, the seller has repeatedly asked me to remove my negative feedback. I think not.
Stroboframe Pro RL does not work with Canon 5D Mark II. Also Does not work with anti twist 300-eos.
I bought this camera to be able to shoot close ups with the macro mode. Very disappointed. I was never able to shoot at close range and have the the picture turn out. Very grainy!The software was not easily installed. You need to read the directions from 3 differant instruction booklets that came with it. A little bit of info from one book, a little more from another etc. I purchase this thinking it would be a great camera from reading all the "great" feedbacks. Not sure why someone would recommend this one.
Out of the box the remote didn't work. I tried different batteries with the same result - nothing. Then I let it sit for awhile and it worked for awhile - long enough to get past the initialization of the unit (it won't work until you get past the initial setup). Once again the remote wouldn't work so I tried the front panel copy button and that seemed work and so I waited for the DVD recorder to finish. I played the DVD in my player and was greatly disappointed with the product. I told a friend that it looked like the original AFTER the 100th copy. I repackaged it and returned it the next day. P.S. the instruction manual also gets a very low rating - reminds me of the level of work school aged children produce when they don't want to do the work required.
I owned this for about 8 months before it bit the dust. when it does work its a great device, the sound quality is just like going directly into the system but the changing wears quickly and you need to be gentle with it. switching between cables is sometimes difficult because the knob won't want to turn. be careful and extra nice to this if you do buy it. you're better off paying the incredibly extra amount for an HD switcher.
The one I bought definitely doesn't work. I may have bought a used one, because it was not in the manufacturers box and contained no description, nor instructions. But if I did, the seller conned me by selling a device he knew didn't work. Why else would he sell it?
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
I love the music on XM, but the Skyfi3 is awful. It constantly gets frozen, and you have to "reboot" it all the time. I have stopped recording and downloading music because I have lost the memory twice. I will also store my favorite channels, and then for some unknown reason, the channels are erased along with the frequency channel I had previously set.
My 60gb IPOD has a 'dock connector', but this transmitter does not fit on my IPOD. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU BUY.....
Despite the claims on the box, the linksys drivers don't work with my PDA (HP Jornada with SH3 processor running WinCE3.01).big thumbs down, it's getting sent straight back where it came from.
Very uncomfortable. I have a medium sized head and while there is adjustment for length there no adjustment head size. Let me explain. The headband is a solid cheap flat preformed piece of plastic. It is not even curved to fit a head. The head band only touches your head in one spot on top. It is made for small heads.I am wearing it now and after 10 min I feel like I have a vice on my head. My old (ten years) Sennheisers have a dual band which curves to the top of the head. These weren't cheap either. Boo Sennheiser!Sound is as expected - OK for RF. Not as good as Bluetooth.They are not rechargable. The battery compartment is accessed by removing the ear piece. There are two small tabs which hold the ear piece on. I can't see these tabs lasting very long.Whoops, just had an eyeball pop out. Man these are tight.
While doadloading the software a pop-up said "that the device has not passed XP logo testing and could cause problems if I proceded any further." If I could remedy this problem, it will fine by me.
Bought it to replace a 12 year old half broken antenna, it actually was worse than the 12 year old broken antenna.
I would give this an "ok" rating. Its has and does the basics, but it does not record low volume levels, or quiet background sounds which is very disappointing to me. Also, its made in China, so i expect it to not work soon. When playing back you have to crank up the volume all the way to hear.Its not really what i wanted.
I have a 120GB and 360GB Seagate. The 120 GB worked really well for about a year and then suddenly the files started corrupting. Figuring I had done something to it to make it do this, I replaced it with a 360GB. Within a week the 360GB started corrupting files, and giving me 'serious error' messages - restarting itself, and not allowing me to save data. I back up my data in a number of files, but still managed to lose a day's worth of work on my PhD thesis and an entire endnote library. I used to think Seagate was a worthwhile brand, but not any more.
I have a 20 pack of these, and niether of my recordable drives will accept them. I got one to burn, but all of the rest have been rejected at every attempt. Save yourself the trouble and look for another brand.
I am having a similar issue that one of the reviewer, "Virginia" was having. My TV broke two months after purchase, after the 30 days I can return the product to the store I purchased from. The backlight was dim, the color was off (reddish), moving images had "ghosting effect" and TV menu system was slow (1/2 speed). Toshiba authorized service center trouble shoot the system as having a bad "AV tuner board", which was back-ordered. No estimated date when the part will be available. The Toshiba call center tries to delay you by telling you they will have someone "look for the part" and "expediate" the order, but at the end, it's been over two weeks with no update on when the part will be available. Talking to a service center supervisor is worse then talking to the first line operator. When you ask to talk to a supervisor, they are busy and will have to call you back. When they do call back, they will only parrot back the same "ticket has been open" and "there has been no update".One suggestion for those that needs warranty service: have the call center open a ticket as soon as possible. As far as the company is concerned they don't know about your problem until they open a ticket. First time I called the service center, the lady just simply sent me to a Toshiba Authorized repair center, and the time spend at the repair center is not counted... When I call the call center, they only refer to the date the ticket was opened. They do not care about the week the TV has spent at the repair center waiting for the part... it's "only" been two weeks so far.So, three weeks plus with no TV and still waiting for update on a back-order part....
Worked well for the first four months with my maestro. Now the card seems to get hot and the screen goes blank. Have to soft reset my PDA to get the card working again.
I am thrilled with the quality and clarity of the Samsung 4665 LCD HDTV. Right out of the box it provided a wonderful picture; light reflections are not an issue; angle of view was fine over about a 120 degree span which we need. The online instructions are clear and easy to follow. The remote is one of the most comfortable I have ever used.The delivery started only about 150 miles away, and therefore arrived several days ahead of schedule. Also, Amazon included in their price (STILL the lowest around by far) "white glove delivery", which means that the delivery people bring the TV inside to your location of choice; open the box for your inspection; then hooked it up for a simple operational test BEFORE I had to accept/reject it. Even though it is "relatively light weight" (65# + base), I would not have been able to move it inside and lift it up to the desired location, so this delivery mode was JUST WHAT I needed.Oh, did I mention that I checked back with Amazon nearly 30 days later, and their price was lowered. So I placed a call to them and they immediately issued a refund to me!The only negative I have is that its remote control will NOT control either my Set-top-Box, nor my DVD/VCR player. Samsung said that apparently these particular devices can not be controlled by it, even though they give you the code for many, many devices.
I have owned this printer for 5 months. In that period, it has been operating about half that time. After 3 months of initial use, probably under 500 pages, the "transfer belt" failed. Solid red lights on the status display, nothing more. Samsung customer support is very cumbersome. Even if you registered on their website, you are required to scan & email your proof of purchase, and then you receive an email designating how to contact them. It takes days. When you call, you get a rep who walks you through scripts (at least they sounded like a native English speaker). It took about an hour, and they are only open 9 to 5 weekdays. Some of the troubleshooting requires removing parts from the inside of the printer, and the rep seemed uncertain on the procedure to be followed. It didn't work, so on to another tech. Tech #2 offered to send a replacement transfer belt, saying it was "a common failure for these printers". He wouldn't guarantee it would work, but that's the only option, no return unless I tried this. Fortunately, it worked...but failed again in 2 months. So I am back at the email stage, waiting.There is a reason that these printers are being discounted everywhere you look. Too bad, the small footprint and decent color output, consumable cost and speed are good features.
Card never worked right. Has &quot;black screen&quot; issues that are all over 3dLabs Forum. Did everything tech support suggested and nothing helped. Returned card for an nVidia based card.
First of all, it sounds really bad. All FM stations sounds MUCH better than this device. I was trying to play with equalizer on my player, but it didn't really help.Second of all, this transmitter always switch frequency without any actions on my side. This makes it pretty useless.
The bass in these things is incredible. Just absolutely amazing, sometimes even too much though. But the bad part about these earbuds is the construction. Half of the left earbud fell off the first hour i got it. That was an easy fix, just a bit of superglue needed to put them back together. But a month later the left earbud has a spotty connection to the jack and i have to fiddle with the part of the cord just go make the sound go to both ears. That was not solvable and the left earbud eventually became unusable. The website listed in the packed that came with the earbuds for customer service no longer exists. soo..... basically, if you are not going to be doing much traveling with these earbuds, then they are good for you. If you are even going to be wearing them outside while walking around, dont buy them cause they will break on you.
I suppose any dvd media may have compatibility issues with certain burners and/or players, but I can say that after taking advantage of the low price and rebate, I was left with 100 useless blank dvds. While no error is given during burn, they are slow, skipping, and/or unplayable in all 3 of my dvd players. Even my computer dvd drives fail to read 50% of them back, and even the drive that burned them reports read errors. I've not had any problems before or since with ridata or tdk disks. I think the Verbatim media falls into that category of "You get what you pay for." Beware of bargains.
I am very unhappy with this product. It was overpriced and poor quality, design, and instructions. It lack features for a product that costs this much. I rarely purchase Sony products because this is usually the case, but the only other comparable product had so many poor reviews. I wish I could return it.
I don't know what happened with this product, I coudn't believe that I even paid for this. It didn't work at all. the cable seemed to be loose or something it was always interfered signal i coudn't hear clearly, i coudn't catch a signal, I even gave it a chance in another country hoping it would had to do with radio signal frequency or something but it just didn't work. I tried to open it to fix it, like a said it seemed to be broken or something but it just never worked not even as a remote control, the buttons where like glued, it was a nightmare.
The product was new and there was no shipping cost, but that did not matter because the product was not available. However I was not notified until a week after I had ordered the product.
This product was not made well... to say the least. First, it was supposed to be adjustable but the screw wasn't the right size. I had to actually cut down the wood with a saw to make it adjustable. Part of the table was supposed to tilt. However, it wouldn't hold a tilt because the plastic housing containing the screw was stripped. I had to bolt it on which just took away the tilt ability. I honestly think it was the worst product I have ever purchased.
This MP3 player is trash. The battery dies every other day. Half the time it shuts off for no reason. Can not get the voice recorder to even work. It holds the songs and it sounds great when it actually works.
I had purchased these V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds from TechNGnet because after reading the reviews I thought I was going to get bass sound, much to my disappointment that was definitely not the case. The sound was like listening to a am transistor radio, and thats not being exaggerated. Also it didn't stay in your ears at ALL. Dont waste your money purchasing from this buyer. In addition to all of this he also expects a restocking fee, not to mention, you have to pay your own postage and handling. Stay with the ones that came with your ipod.
I saw the reviews warning that this adapter doesn't hold the US plug very well, but more recent reviewers seemed to have positive experiences so I gave it a try. No dice. The adapter just doesn't hold the 2-prong plugs well. Unfortunately, it seems Amazon just doesn't stock quality adapters at this time.
Buyer be warned--even though Pioneer states on their website that the deck works with the new music phones, it will not pair with LG cellphones (ie, the new chocolate 8550, etc) for BT Audio. This is a major flaw and oversight in their testing. So, don't plan on using this unit for wireless audio streaming if you own and LG phone--which tons of people do.Had Pioneer stated this incompatibility on their website, rather than having told me over the phone when I called tech-support after a frustrating few hours of trying to get BT Audio to work, I would not have bought the unit. Needless to say, they'll be dealing with my return.
A good friend gave this to me for my birthday. When it worked, it was very refreshing. But, the cord connection on the unit is poor and within a month I had to stretch the cord just right or it wouldn't work. It completely quit after two months. I'm here looking for something other than the Targus. It's plastic junk!
This won't work with 1.8v main boards and this information isn't listed on Amazon's site. I returned it, and as always, the Amazon return process is very easy.
This was not the right item and when you return it you have to pay a 15% restocking fee. If you are going to sell the item clearly make sure it is stated that it is only for a ps2 and pc. When you look up a racing wheel and foot pedals for a ps3 this item comes up. I will not be recommending this company.
Well... I have a SAD history about amazon.com and UPS!I`m living with 8 other people in one house and everybody work at the dinner shift.And i`ve been buying products over the amazon.com for 3 months (more than 10 packages) and they have been deliverying it every time on the PM shift !!!It`s amazing !!! The other 10 packages they left on my GARAGE door where everyone can take !!!But now that I really need my iPOD and my acessories because i`m leaving back to BRAZIL they deliveryed again (friday) it on the dinner shift and off course there was no one at home and they sad that they will do a second chance delivery on monday on the DINNER SHIFT again !!!It`s just amazing how they don`t have the CUSTOMER PREFERENCES or something like that!Now I need to call in sick so I can stay home on MONDAY 2PM TO 5PM because they will delivery in this period.That`s just unbelivable!So, on the day that you are supposed to receive something stay all day long in your place. Don`t go to work !!!Felipe
I'm kicking myself for getting the Linksys WVC11B! Sure, the setup is a breeze, and the camera works flawlessly, but don't actually try to use this as a security or video camera! You can't adjust the video stream or the file format, it forces you to use Windows Media at an unusable 1.4Mb per minute stream! So unless you have about 100 hard drives don't try to record video (even of a still room), and don't expect useful features (like fast forward!) while playing it back in WinMedia.FEATURES Hawking Technology HNC320W has that Linksys WVC11B doesn't: MPEG video compression (for small file videos easy to playback), motion sensitive (so a still room video is always a small file), powerful video editing software, Mac/Linux compatibility, all browser compatibility, up to 16 cameras viewed at once, powerful control panel with many more features.The Hawking HNC320W was even reviewed better by Laptop Mag:http://www.hawkingtech.com/images/laptopec.pdf
the product is defected after one year. the trendnet company tech support is suck. they don't want to exchage it.
I purchased the S702, and then read that the S701 is identical except for the color. True? Is there any difference in the features, specs, or construction? If not, I was ripped off having spent close to $70 for a recorder that I could get for $25. Any feedback is appreciated.
I have had several years. Always needing to reset. Very poor coverage and connection speed. Today, luckily I was home, the internal wires began to melt. I hurried and unpluged, but think if I was not here, I could have had a fire situation. Now looking at getting a new router. Will not consider this one, again.
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.
I bought this specifically for my son's Nintendo Wii. It does NOT work with Wii; therefore I have absolutely no use for it.
This headset was so uncomfortable when I put it on that I took it off IMMEDIATELY and didn't even bother to see if it was any good for voice recognition which is what I bought it for. I'm sending it back.
OBSOLETE OBSOLETE OBSOLETE! Made in 2000, no drivers for any recent OS, have to return it since I wasn't paying attention when I bought it, save yourself the hassle!!!
I work in the IT industry and am familiar with the use of and handling of PC hardware and accessories. The 4GB Gigabank was my first experience with mini hard drives, prior to the Gigabank I used flash RAM devices.Pros: Came with a nice little sturdy ballistic nylon keychain case and backup software. The USB plug is adjustable and rotatable for hard to reach USB ports.Cons: Would get extremely hot after sustained hard drive access. Inoperable after only 5.5 months of use!!I am glad that I did not store any vital data on my Gigabank. I took very good care of my Gigabank drive, even went as far as disconnecting it from my system when I did not need it to avoid overheating. One day it worked fine the following week it was dead, used three different PCs and none could "see" the Gigabank anymore. I had no warning, no errors, no odd behavior leading up to the day it gave up the ghost. From now on it's strictly flash RAM devices for me.
This player basically does nothing but make its owner jump thru hoops. Can you say work around? That's what you're in for. Can't play most formats. I haven't found a video format yet that it will play. Try creating a playlist and you might end up throwing it thru a window.Why doesn't this company create some software to run this player like everyone else does?The interface is made for a baby's fingers (e.g., the not so joyful STICK)...AND .....the remote will give you Carpal Tunnel from repeated pressing over and over with no results.ZEN's and IPODS are a pleasure to use after this thing...WOLFIE is way over priced for what you get...CONS: Everything about it. No redeeming qualities..Pros: Still looking.....but I've pretty much given up.BUY THIS IF YOU want to be frustrated...I would give this a zero star rating if I could.
I got 2 DVD player and both had problems. The first I received had an annoying "tac-tac-tac" and got really hot. I returned it and I was sent a replacement. The replacement although the same model, was an older one with same estrange features like having to connect the battery with a cable to run the player with it... still this model also had the annoying "tac-tac-tac" so I returned it. Finally I bought the Milata 710V, although a little bigger a much better one
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.
I bought this camera to tell which of our cats is engaging in "bad" behavior. After five hours, including 1.5 hours with Hawking's outsourced, overseas Tech Support, I could not get one image. The quick set up did not work. The semi-automated set up did not work. The manual set up did not work. Tech support had me changing the IP addrresses of both my wireless router and the camera several times without explaining why. Had to change ports (80 & 5000) did not work.. I returned it the next day for a refund.
New Digital8 Video Recording Up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution Video8/Hi8 Playback New 20x Optical/360x Digital Zoom New NightShot with Slow Shutter 0 lux up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system LaserLinkTM Wireless Transmitter with TV Control Wireless connection between your camera and TV, up to 16 feet (requires optional IFT-R10 receiver.) TV Control will power your TV on, and set it to the proper video input (most Sony TVs with Remote Control capability) Steadyshot Picture Stabilization i.LINKTM DV Interface (IEEE1394) Edit, Dub, Archive, or Playback between two digital components (bi-directional). Photo Mode: Store hundreds of individual still images on the tape. 7 Mode Program AE: Lesson Mode, Spotlight Mode, Beach and Ski Mode, Landscape Mode, Sunset and Moon Mode, and Low Lux. Advanced Color Viewfinder Intelligent Accessory Shoe Digital Effects: Still, Flash Motion, Luminance Key, Slow Shutter, Trail, Old Movie 8 Picture Effects Slim, Stretch, Mosiac, SSolarization, Monotone, Sepia, Neg. Art, Pastel Fader Effects: Black, Mosaic, Bounce, Monotone, Overlap New Analog Recording Capability Record from an analog source and converts to digital video through A/V inputs. Imaging Device 1/4&quot; Color CCD 460k pixels Focusing Full Range Inner Focus-Auto/Manual Shutter Speed 1/60 - 1/4000 (In AE Mode) Viewfinder Color 113K pixels Accessory Shoe Yes-Intelligent Video/Audio Recording System Digital Component Helical Scan System Audio/Video Outputs Yes (Phono - Stereo) Audio/Video INputs Yes (Phono - Stereo) S-VIDEO IN/OUT: Yes External MIC Input Yes (Stereo Plug-in Power) Headphone Jack Yes (Stereo) Control L (LANC) Yes White Balance Auto Exposure Auto/Manual (Dial)
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 !!!!!!
And I thought Monster was doing a good job ripping people off. This is quite impressive.
I bought this because of all the rave reviews of the original Kensington Trackball (Metal housing/ADB). I had been using a Kensington 2 button trackball before this & after OSX came out, Kensington finally got their software working well & I was pretty satisfied with it. Well the upgrade to this one was a big disappointment. The software works ok, the problem is in the wireless reception. For the trackball to work properly, you have to put it on about the same level as the USB wireless radio transmitter & no more than about 1 1/2 ft. away, making getting the wireless version rather pointless. A wired version might be a little better, however the button placement makes it difficult to use, particularly the scroll wheel, which doesn't roll but jerks around & makes trying to scroll with it annoying. The large ball which sits in the center is heavy & because the little rubber feet on the bottom of the unit come off very easily the base slides around on a flat smooth surface, which if you try to put it on a keyboard tray in an ergonomic position (tilted), means the unit will slide off & onto the floor, the battery lid will pop off & batteries spill out, and, worst of all, the ball will go rolling off somewhere under a file cabinet & you have to go looking for it. I've gone back to using my Kensington 2 button, but that is coming apart & the springs are shot after cleaning it so many times (the only saving grace of this model is that it is easy to clean off the dirt). Next time I'm going to try the Contour trackball.
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.
If cool points are where it's at for you, this is your chance. Coolest thing on the market today, no one else has them and a clever design. Three stars for cool.No points for cost. Too high and here's why. The speaker quality is poor. Buy an iPod mini and a pair of Bang & Olufsen earbuds for about the same price and you have much more music storage and sound quality that respects the $500 price range. Oakley must be kidding, people who pay that much for personal sound devices know good sound. These headphones are a little tinny and thin.Another problem is the earbud adjustment. When you do get them adjusted, to where they sound and feel right, don't move your head. They will click out of place allowing outside noise to intrude and lessen your listening experience. A flexible cord with more ear friendly earbuds would have overcome this oversight. Even changable headphones, which allow you to use your own would be great.Last challenge are the lenses. Oakley makes a great lens. I have been using them for years and have always enjoyed their product. One of their strong selling features is interchangability. Well, not on these. Perhaps in the future. So don't ride or run in the shadows. You'll lose your visual acumen for awhile.
Our printer is listed on this package, however it is cleary the wrong cartridge. Ours uses the 220 which is shorter. Rather than trust the package check your cartridge prior to ordering. The number is clearly visible.
I purchased this RAM to help improve the speed of my desktop. I was only able to run at 333Mhz FSB. When I moved to 400Mhz the system froze at various points. I replaced it with a different vendor and was able to run at 400Mhz. Dissappointed!
Purchased this unit as I needed one for travel. The unit was very difficult to install baterries, case would not open, had to be pried open. After installing original batteries packed with unit found it would not work. Cahnged and put in a new set - still would not work. Sent it back to Amaazon.
I bought this DVD player a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately I tore off the code to send in with the rebate before using the player. The second movie I viewed on the player skipped all over the place and I couldn't watch the movie. I returned it and wanted a refund but the store wouldn't do it because the URL was not on the box so they exchanged it. However, the second DVD player froze 2/3 through the first movie I viewed. I went back to the store and asked if I could exchange it for a more expensive one of another brand. They refused, saying I couldn't do that without the code on the box. They exchanged it again. In two weeks I am on my third DVD player and hope and pray this one works. I am stuck with it!!!
I received the camera as a gift from my mother, so it is difficult to complain - however, I am very unhappy.The ImageMaker Pixela software is terrible. It is not user friendly at all. I tried to use Microsoft Movie Maker but you must first download the images in the Pixela software. The the movie images have to be converted - it takes many steps to actually be able to send mom a movie (with two kids, never!!)The still images are so grainy that I am embarassed to show anyone that they came from the camera that was purchased for $800.00. I read the directions thousands of times to try to see if I was doing something wrong, and the directions are not worth the paper that they are printed on. I called Sony and asked for assistance and they troubleshot the camera with me. They asked me to push buttons that did not exist. The tech support people had no clue and said that for $250.00 I could send the camera to them and they would look at it.I don't think so!! Time is flying by and I am not able to take even decent pictures of my family with the camera. I am hoping that someone buys me a different camera for Xmas and I can sell this one on Ebay!
Our daughter had this for 5 months and it stopped reading the disk. I have read several complaints about this. It only has a 90 warranty through the manufacturer so our $80+ is down the drain. Don't waste your money. And if you are interested in it, read reviews or purchase it where you can buy an extended warranty!
My wife gave me a HP Deskjet 450CI for XMAS 2002 as I was travelling a lot and it seemed a decent solid printer that was compact if a little expensive. I was looking for a basic printer that could do most basic printing in a compact form. I was not looking for awesome performance in any aspect.The good: Printer prints decently and quickly. Printer is pleasing in shape and compact.The bad: Printer does not handle cardstock (fairly common deficiency here) or full size photo paper.The ugly: Printer suffers NUMEROUS jams (to the point of being unuseable) - paper is pulled in approx an inch, jams, then software comms problems begin. I have seen the problem discussed in a number of online forums. This apparently is a design problem relating to the pinch plate which may have been corrected in printers made after July 2003. If you are in warranty, HP will fix the problem but if you are like me and the problem occurs after the warranty expires fixing this design defect is on you.Bottom line: Before buying: 1. Make the seller take the printer out of the box so you can check the production date (only located on the serial tag on the bottom of the printer) (how many vendors will do this?). 2. Verify that &quot;no kidding&quot; this design defect has been corrected.Postscript: I have been highly satisfied with every HP printer I have had until this one. This printer has not yet gone through a single complete ink cartridge and has never run card stock or photo paper. I do not want to deal with repairs so today I scavenged the ink from this one - threw away the 450CI - and installed the ink in my new HP PSC1350. The jury is out on the PSC1350 for now.
These headphones just did not fit my ears at all. They keep falling off when I'm just walking much less taking them for a run.
Like the other revyuwer, my reb req was denyied, for the same reason, in my case for both the 224 & 264 cases, even tho both were well within the purch per. Nor did Amz post my prev rev several weeks ago. Wuts goin' on hear?Btw, the cases are fine, esp for the post-reb co$t. And my spelling is usually lots better!Updayte--funy, this revyu was posted right away, unlike the prev one. Hmm...Updayte #2--I just called the 888-295-7718 # and got them to fix the reebayte prob. Both were updated to "valid" on their web site within minutes. I will follow up on this and post my updayte here. There is obviously a pattern here that needs further exploration.
This thing looks good and sounds good --- everything else about it is poor.So far I've had two (the second was a factory swap out). The second was only slightly better than the first. Battery life is short and the DC cable needed to power it in the car is not available and, (according to their official web site) won't be until October 2006. That is the top of the list then there is the issue of turning it self on without being touched. I would sell mine in a heartbeat except I would feel guilty about ripping someone else off knowing what this thing really is... My feeling is that this is a fly by night outfit... My advise is to look elsewhere for a more reliable and better engineered product.
I purchased this vcr/dvd based on the fact that it wasn't the most expensive one and it wasn't the cheapest either. As soon as I took it out of the box I was unhappy. It is a featherweight. It does not play any of my VHS tapes that I had previously taped on my old VCR. The tracking is off and you can't fix it manually. I dislike the remote - the control buttons for which unit you are controlling are hard to find - buried in the middle of the all the buttons. There is no volume control or easily identifiable tracking buttons on the remote. The stop button is also the rewind button, and it kept doing the opposite of what I was trying to make it do. The channel changing number buttons are small and not easy to use because of their low position on the remote. Overall I was quite unhappy with my purchase and am taking it back to the store.
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.
About 2 months ago I an Apex DVD Recorder DRX 9000 off ebay and was very excited because now I can transfer my tapes to DVDs. When I got it I tried it out. Recording from TV signals the quality was great. I tried it from a video signal it was lousy due to Macrovision copyright. So I called Apex for an upgrade CD to removed the Macrovision which did. When I recorded from the video signal the quality was wasn't the best but decent. The video signal recording was working until after 2 days when I tried it again it kept pausing and said 'paused by copy protection which means the CD didn't do any good. (...). I went ahead a much excellent recorder a Panasonic DMR-E20 which records from video signals perfectly. Whoever gave this machine a 5 star rating, what are you thinking? At was wondering why people was knocking it here but when I tried it out I see why.
The Rio I purchase stopped working after a month. I tried for weeks to get technical assistance from Rio. They responded to neither email nor fax. A company that treats its customers this way and produces inferior product should go out of business soon. Buy an Apple ipod. They are made for PCs now and they work great.
We purchased this DLP TV for $1200 back in March 2007.We absolutely loved this TV, the only downside possibly is the poor sound quality (easily fixed with surround sound) and also now the price I suppose being that TV prices have dropped so much.However, two weeks ago a pixel-type dot appeared on the screen, white in color. Not actually a pixel of course because DLP is based on tiny mirrors and the image is projected onto the screen from about 12-inches behind the screen. The dot eventually turned black. No big deal, as it was the size of a pinhead admidst a 56-inch screen.However, over the course of the next two weeks more dots appeared, as if the TV contracted chickenpox. There are now over 100 of these dots, some white and flashing and some dead and black, and they are continuing to develop, virtually rendering the television unusable at this point.Of course, after the 1 year expiration there is no warranty back-up from Samsung.I called them and they said a technition would call me to set up an inspection, but this was over a week ago now and I have not received a call. Also, I know it would cost $50-100 just for an inspection, and then to repair the TV I assume will cost me hundreds of dollars. Not worth it.Sad that a $1200 TV has only a 3-yr lifespan.No more DLP for me, and will probably now be conned into purchasing extended warrenties on future TVs.Although disappointed I will make the most out of my new TV-shaped gigantic paperweight.
I purchased 3 of these players as Christmas gifts. 2 of them have since failed with either skipping problems or freezing problems and the receipients have had to return them. In short the risk here is greater than the reward.
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.
I bought this little TV for my husband for X-mas 12/2000, within two weeks the TV will not give us a picture for any station. The first two weeks we thought it was the best product that we bought, but now we're very disappointed.
THESE GUYS LIE AND TELL YOU THEIR MEMORY IS COMPAT W/ YOUR HDWR. AFTER YOU FINALLY GET THROUGH TO TECH SUPP, THEY WONT REFUND YOUR MONEY. THEY TELL YOU "WE ARE NOT SET UP TO DO THAT" CAVEAT EMPTOR ! BUYER BEWARE !!!!
I received the wrong unit as well mailed it back and recieved wrong unit again.do not order this unless you do not want the PCMCIA to USB portion which I paid for.I thought Amazon is supposed to fix problems like this. Too much hassle to return again.I guess this is what they are looking for.
Hello all,I was about to order the Go + Play as it is a great product but I had several questions regarding the older vs. newer models as there is ZERO information on their website. After calling about 7 times over the last week, each call being on hold for over 30 min., I never reached a human being. I gave up. I cannot wait 3.5+ hours on the phone for a few questions. This is terribly frustrating. I cannot buy into a company that has no regard for its consumers. I ended up buying a BOSE Soundock portable for about the same money (I had some coupons, so it ended up being a great deal for me as I got a carrying case and 2 batteries) and can sleep at night because their Customer Service is top notch!!!. Harman Kardon, I really wanted to give you guys a chance, but your terrible customer service, severe lack of information on your products, and lack of included internal battery for the Go + play led me to buy a competitors product. Shame on me... can some one tell me the difference between the two models as I seem to have trouble locating the information that apparently is right in front of my eyes. Thank you and sorry for only one star as I feel the product does deserve more but my disappointment in the company as a whole made the experience intolerable.
I have owned this TV for about 10 months and am currently looking to replace it. The sound is TERRIBLE. Even though the volume goes to 100. The actual sounds tops out around 25 (the rest is for show). I tried hooking up external speakers, but it just amplifies the static & makes the problem worse. The picture quality is also very rapidly decreasing (fuzzy). Also DISH Networks universal remote is NOT compatible with this set. So plan on keeping 2 around if using DISH. Finally.... Check out MAGNAVOX's own website. They don't even offer support for this TV. Should say something about the quality.
It's simple to use. I have a Canon Rebel T1i. You simply set your camera drive mode to "Self Timer/Remote Control", set the RC1 switch to on, and push the button to take your picture. Form factor is fine, comes with a little holder that allows you to keep the remote attached to your camera strap, bag, etc. (Which is good- it's small so could easily be lost/misplaced.)The problem: Mine doesn't work. Never did. Unfortunately, I didn't figure that out until after Amazon's return grace period. (I just didn't need it for a few weeks.) So I had to go to Canon for support. They had me test it to prove to them that it didn't work. Now I'm sending it off (I'm paying for shipping) to Canon to see if they can "service" it. Had I done something to it, I'd be fine with this. But since it never worked in the first place, I'm quite disappointed with the quality of the product, if not the quality control process at Canon.
It only lasts for one day,I can't believe how fast it dies. The first time I used it, it got very hot and for some reason it caused my machine to run very slowly.
At first I thought this product would be useful for storing dvds, games, etc. The product came in three pieces: the base and two actual tower parts. I was unable to assemble the product and upon closer inspection, saw that the bars on the two tower pieces were not completely straight, making connection between the parts nearly impossible. I would probably only be able to use this product if I bent the bars in the angle they were SUPPOSED to be made. I gave up with it and am going to return it. I am extremely disappointed at the product's lack of quality and especially since there were good reviews for it.
I was very surprised when the left channel stopped cancelling noise completely after a month of very little use. I didn't fly with these phones, or blast music through them. I quietly played jazz on my computer through them while I worked at home. Then the left phone cut out cancelling, and I hear a sound similar to a constant mild whoosh of air. I bought my wife a set at the same time, and hers still work. Although I believe Audio-Technica is a fine brand name, and I have used other headphones manufactured by them for 15 years at a time, these ATH-ANC7 broke on me, and I can't recommend them. I could not get a refund from Amazon either, as the warranty had expired.
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 bought two Sandisk 1 GB SD memory cards as my old SD cards are too slow for the new digital cameras. Unfortunately, within a few weeks both of them became unreadable.I have used the two cards on different cameras, so the problem can't possibly be with the cameras. My old SD cards never had any problems. I have used Sandisk Ultra II flash cards before, and they are very reliable. However, think twice before you invest in these.
Belkin usually makes good products. The price was right on this cable so I picked it up for my ps3. Worked good for about 9 months now and all of the sudden it just stopped transmitting signal. Checked other cables on the tv and it turned out to be the Belkin. Hopefully Amazon will send me a new one.
Like other reviewers, I can't get this piece of junk to work on my Win98 machine. On my Windows 2000 machine it works, but with issues. Skip it and find something with less problems, more support.
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.
The length was to short. It will not reach to the back of the trunk. I'm not going to throw it out my window and on top of the roof becaus then you can not close the window.. Waste of money. Poor design.
...this headset is just too uncomfortable for me to wear for long periods of time. The hard plastic ear pieces make my ear canal hurt like I've poked a Q-Tip in them. Perhaps I'm trying to keep the headset too close to my ears, but if I don't then sound escapes (they are NOT noise-cancelling) and makes picking up the audio more difficult. As long as these things are jammed into my ears then I've been able to pick up even some of the worst quality audio when transcribing. Also, the "V" shape of the stethoscope hits against the upper part of my chest (just below the collarbone) which easily dislodges the earpieces. If the "V" was shorter then I don't think I'd have this issue. All in all, I'll have to keep the product as the seller doesn't accept returns that aren't defective, so I'll probably look for some soft earbud covers to try lessening the pain. I wouldn't recommend these for transcriptionists (the target consumer) who have to have a headset on for hours at a time.
Overall a nice frame with decent picture quality. However, it has a severe limitation in that it will only recognize the first 2,000 pictures on a USB stick. A severe limitation that Colby does not describe anywhere in its sales materials (otherwise, I would not have bought it).With 18,000+ pics on a 4 GB memory stick, the Coby frame does disappoint. With a digital camera, one does tend to collect pictures at an astonishing rate over the years. Forget about constantly updating/changing your memory device to have other pics to show on the Colby. You will tire of this very rapidly.
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?
Its really not too loud if you are looking for headphones that will hype you up these wont you might want to try another namebrand.
loved the product, until the USB connection stopped working. The web directions instruct you to "first back up your device". Duh - the connection does not work, how are you supposed to back it up ? I contacted customer service, and they will not talk to you after the 1 year period. From searching the web, it looks like this is a known defect. For the price this costs, they owe an answer to their customers. Unless you want an expensive disposable MP3, stay away
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.
[...]When we tested the sound of the glass break, the sound only lasted for 10-15 seconds. The first 5 seconds were pretty loud, then the sound faded away. If you are in another room with the door closed, you are not going to hear the alarm. Also, the product sticks to the window.Early one morning about 2 am, apparently the glue decided to stop working, so the device fell and the alarm (5 seconds) loud woke me up. I only had the product for 1 week. Eventually all 3 of the devices fell of my windows.
I purchased my HDR-SR7 in Dec '07 after much research. I have been very satisfied with this $1300 camera until a few weeks ago. Long story short, many Sony SR series (and other models) owners experience a common failure after a period of time in which the video recording experience a vibration which is only rectified by a $500 repair by Sony and takes 4-6 weeks. Basically the electronics which control the lens functionality overheats and fails. No camcorder repair facility will touch these. You can find the full post of other users with this same situation at ([...]). Electronics fail, that is a fact and no vendor or product is excluded from that. But note that this type of failure appears to be more common and hence the statement that Sony has a 2+ year shelf life seems fairly accurate. I am extremely careful with my electronic equipment so misuse is not a factor. The debate now comes to spend the $500 for a repair and the possibility to fail again in a few years, or invest the repair expense towards a new camcorder.
Unlike many other reviewers I've actually been able to get the mouse and keyboard to work (probably because there's no more then 3 feet between the BT dongle and my desk) but I just can't get the SetPoint software to recognize that anything is there. And without SetPoint none of the extra keys work. In fact, without SetPoint functioning properly you can't even so much as adjust the mouse speed.Since Logitech's BT implementation can't even recognize it's own compontents it goes without saying it won't recognize anything else e.g. a bluetooth cell phone.Now, there may in fact be a simple solution to this problem. If you haunt Logitech's forums there's certainly many, many people with similar problems.... but nowhere on Logitech's site is there any recognition that a problem of this nature exists, let alone a solution.I'll give this another day or so before I return this... but there's no compensation for the hours of frustration spent struggling with Logitech's mess.
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.
The night vision does not work at all. Half of the time, even in daylight, everything viewed is either green or red, and sometimes its even so blurry you cannot tell what your watching. I purchased two of these cameras, and both are exactly the same.
I ordered the AR wireless speaker and headphone combination. They were shipped separately. The headphones arrived first and work as desired. Today the speaker came. I set it up according to the directions and by chance selected the same channel the headphones were on. The XMradio, which the headphone transmitter was attached to, immediately came through the wireless speaker. I am debating whether or not to order another speaker to get stereo. The quality is as expected from a plastic bucket, as another reviewer called it. To be used as a weather-proof outdoor speaker it will perform as expected. I am completely satisfied, but can only give a 4 as I'm not over-whelmed with having to use 8 size C batteries with it.Edit - the speaker went south. It no longer works and is thrown away. I would not buy another. I now would give it less than a one star if I could change it.
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 was not able to get this card working with my Win2K laptop. I'm no novice, have configured the rest of my wireless network without any problem, and have had a friend's Netgear card working in the same system. I called tech support and after working with me they said the card was defective and to send it back, which I did. However, I had the same problem with the replacement card. So, I can't recommend this product.
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 have three of these. They were given to my kids at Christmas. None of them work. You can watch one movie and then you have to charge the battery again which would be fine if the battery actually took a charge. I left it plugged in for over 20 hourse and it still wasn't charged. Each one had the same problems. My girlfriend also had one for her son and she experienced the same problem. I would totally recommend saving your money and purchasing a portable dvd player from circuit city or some other electronic store for a few bucks more. I am very disappointed in Toys R Us for putting this garbage unit on their shelves. It clearly needs some more work.
Pros: Looks cool, touch pad has nice feel to itCons: This product FORCES you to use IE. It does NOT work with firefox. Does not always accurately read fingerprints all of the time and is not compatible with all websites.Bottom line: Save your money. Set up your cookies to remember your passwords. This is $60 down the drain.
First let me start by saying, I LOVE these speakers. They sound better than more expensive speakers from several manufactures in the $200 range, including bose.However, they have a ~2-3 year lifespan. Mine failed after 4 years (with hardly any use), and after looking around the internet, these speakers are notorious for their short lifespan, and most people have a failure by year 3. The amps just blow out. The new ones have a new cheaper amp design, I would not feel confident purchasing them.
I purchased this unit at HD and quickly found that it wouldn't power up, sometimes. The screen lights up but displays nothing and nothing works. I figured out that it was the cold temps. It wouldn't even start in my garage which is super insulated and always above 40 degrees. I took it back and exchanged it. Last night I left it in my truck with a low temp of 22. The new one wouldn't power up either. Crap,crap,crap. I live in Montana and the box is sold in Montana. Lets be realistic. Jobsites are cold. By the way, when I exchanged my old one there was another box sitting there that had also been exchanged. Is there a pattern here? See the other review on this same issue.
The Good: Photo quality is excellentThe Bad: Cartridges are not convenient, the machine does not have internal storage for photo, color and black. When your family uses the printer for all uses, this is far from ideal.For regular paper printing, any more than 2 sheets ordered on the same job, a paper jam is in your immediate future.For 4X6 borderless printing, the photo was never centered on the 4X6 photo paper, and it was not printed straight. We always had to go through and even the photos up with a scissors.After 6 months of use, the cartridges would stick and the printer would freeze up. Repairs offered were more than a new printer. We would have to manually pull the cartridge away from the side, and restart our computer to cancel the frozen jobs and trick the printer into working.There is more bad, but I'm sure that you get the picture.
I bought my model 1731, 7&quot; Inital portable DVD player a Walmart a week ago. I started watching aome of my faverite movies on a car trip and it kept frezzing up in the middle of the disk, I soon found out from a eletronice speicalist that it has trouble reading duel disks, well thats great all the new disks today are duel layered I only had two disk that it woud read all the way threw and that was becuase it was older DVD disk and was not duel disk. I soon replaced it with a 8&quot; 1810 Inital and it worked great. I say do not buy the 7&quot; becuse this model has problems.
I ordered this item from THE FACTORY DEPOT and was given a conformation. Yet a whole 13 days later I was sent an email informing me that the item I had purchased was out of stock. I realize that many of these companies have massive inventories and may not be aware the second that an item goes out of stock, but really it took you two weeks to notice? Subsequently I had to reorder the item from another retailer and at best will get it three weeks or so after I originally ordered it. Lastly, I find it amazing that companies never forget to bill you, they only forget to send you the product you purchased. Yay free market enterprise!
I bought these with strong recommendation from folks at the Apple Store. The packaging and headphones look very good and high quality, but the sound was never as deep and clear as a pair of $75 Apple replacement earbuds I had had for several years (no longer made). The V-Moda sound is in the middle -- not very deep and not very high -- and the earbud cushions never fit my ears well enough. The small and medium sizes (three are provided) were too small for my average man's ear, and even the large size felt loose and sometimes slipped out.The cord is cloth-covered (not rubber or plastic) which would seem to reflect quality, but in fact they tangle up and become knotted far more than rubber-coated cord. No matter how carefully I wound these up, they would always tangle and get knotted, which was very frustrating. Had to spend time at every use untangling wires.Finally, the plug end that inserts into the device is not well made. It looks very strong -- a big, oversized plug end that would make you think it will last forever. However, the wiring inside the end started coming loose within a few months, and I had to move the cord around to get both headphones to work. Finally it became a pain, both speakers wouldn't work, and I just threw them out. At this price point, they should last for at least a year if not longer before the wiring turns bad. Not really recommended.
Before you buy this...make sure you understand that it does not do as advertised. I assume they made this before the Ipod Nano was introduced, because this ad, AND the front of the box says "works with all ipods", its very small and not user friendly...but hey, doesnt really matter when it doesnt fit the Nano, now does it?
i have a macro 7 polaroid for my dental office. film's no longer made so buying some dated or expired film is a bit of a gamble. most of the time it works, but i've had a few defective packages of this film.
This thing was awful! The quality of sound is absolutely nill! it was like listening to a radio station three counties away! DO NOT PURCHASE!
I love it. It looks sound performs good. My kids had it now I got from my husband my 27th Anniversary surprise gift. I loved music. I put my all songs and my family picture whenever I want to listen I can listen the music and watch the video too. nice thing to have it.
Called Linksys tech support to try and troubleshoot this device. Along the way it came out that the power adapter that came in the box is far under the recommended specifications. Naturally since they packed the wrong adapter in the box I asked her just to mail me the correct adapter. She told me it was Amazon's fault because what they sell is second hand or refurbished products. I told her I did not believe it. Imagine, as many of their products as Amazon and other online stores sell - this is how they return the favor. Well, I'm sending this back and will avoid Linksys products from here on out.
I should have read the current reviews of this product more closely. I understand that it can function with Vista after being set up on XP. Yeah, well, for those of us who have jumped whole heartedly onto the Vista bandwagon, I am unfortunately returning this item. I do not even have access to an XP machine to set it up. I will be glad when more companies make Vista friendly devices.
the ear clip is not adjustable (not flexible) and the bud is way too big. Not good for small ears.
For the amount of money that we spent on this television you would expect so much more. There are only a few HD channels available in our area. We have digital cable and the tv comes in terrible. Our regular tv is much better. Every little pixel shows, it always looks distorted and the screen views are not impressive. We have had sharp and our cable company out to look at it, and unless you have HD on every single channel, digital cable will just not do. The picture is fuzzy and if you watch fast moving sports like we do, the tv will give you a major headache. Its going back. Don't bother waste the money for the name and the integrated tuner does not make one bit of difference.
This is a very pretty little keyboard. I have had mine for quite awhile now. I hate it!The arrow keys, which I use often, are awkwardly placed. Other useful keys are missing entirely. The keyboard has such a low profile, that I have to place a 1/2 inch thick book under it, if I want to type with any kind of speed!I'm here today to buy a real keyboard!
The keyboard connection is spotty at best. The mouse works appallingly. I am less than 10 feet from the receiver with fresh batteries and find that I can't get a decent link. The batteries seem to go dead every couple of weeks which is also far less time than I expected. I have not tried others, but I would definitely NOT recommend this one.
not worth the money. only blocks from the extreme sidesI wish i could return it
Worked for about a year and now, like everyone else has noted in these reviews, it won't recognize the CD's you put in it.
After minimal usage may experience the handle becoming loose, as I did. Somewhat annoying to have to tighten the handle's screw after each use. Called the manufacturer about this issue and found them to be unresponsive. I remain a big fan of pressure cookers however am disappointed with this design flaw.
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.
This device has the durability and quality of a preschool construction project as it broke within the first 3 minutes...no joke. Much better off just getting the Samsung headphones which are made specifically for the Blackjack. They actually work very well.
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!
In September I purchased three of these items for Christmas gifts. The screen turned orange in March and Coby was called for service. Since the item was purchased in September their 90 day warranty had expired and the picture frames could not be repaired or replaced.Ultimately, after less than three months of usage the picture frame was thrown in the garbage! I will not purchase this brand ever again!
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.
What a bumer for Christmas. Played 1/2 of a DVD then died. Returning to Amazon for a different manufacturer's player. Good luck.
These headphones defiantly are not worth the cost. The sound quality is reasonably good but that is about the only good thing I have noticed about these headphones. The cable is wrapped with some type of braided cloth material that is horrible. Whenever it rubs against ANYTHING is creates a horrible disturbance in the ear buds.Bottom line: If you are going to be just sitting still all day then yes these headphones could be good for you. If you plan on walking and listening to music or if you like to put the headphone cable inside your shirt so that the ear buds pop out of the neck of your shirt get a different pair of headphones! Honestly I really like the sound quality and the noise isolation, but the cloth wrapped cord makes these headphones useless to me except for when I am not moving at all.
If your system is not WinXP WITH Service Pack 1 YOUR ARE OUT OF LUCK. Both my computers sense the conection but refuse to talk to this device. Why it dosen't just appear like a flash drive at least I don't know. I have hooked up cheapo hard drive devices that work just fine. No connection IRIVER No Sale, it's goin' back.
Garmin must have taken to heart the generally-accepted fact that Americans simply won't read instruction manuals--so they didn't write one.This unit is designed to be operated by persons who can intuitively divine how to make it function after glancing at the truly-quick-start information. For you, this will do the job.For the rest of us, who might enjoy taking advantage of the many advanced features of this unit--well, too bad. Garmin won't even reply to emails requesting additional information on the unit's capabilities.So you'll pay better than a hundred dollars for a highly capable electronic device and--if you're the curious type--you'll spend a fair amount of time wondering how to make it perform its tricks.For my money, I'd rather have a well-written manual. It would have earned this unit at least one more star.(Disclaimer: My Garmin 270was a promotional gift.)
I'm pretty mad right now actually, I should have listened to some of the reviews here saying that these earphones are to delicate. Well, I just received the box, was pretty exited, opened them, thought wow, look at this fancy box, saw the earphones, wow, these look amazing, so many books and stuff. I put them on and surprise! the left side has NO sound. Great, tried moving around the plug on the device, nothing.All I cay is, these earphones are all looks.Like some people have said here, Life is to short to listen to delicate earphones, well, mine is, Life is to short to listen to broken earphones.
This NTVP1 radio may be inexpensive and OK if you are chatting with someone nearby -- and I'm talking about NEARBY -- but I found the reception to be incredibly poor. Vessels within a mile radius would not tune in. It looks like a deal at $45 but you'd be much better off spending more money for a superior product like a Uniden.
I bought this lens in hopes that it would be an upgrade from what I had been using. I have had the lens for about 6 months and have yet to be impressed.The images are very blurry and always need sharpening in photoshop or other program. Then you have to buy a lens hood seperate??? crazy!!!If you can hold out and save a few hundred more for an L lens, then do so. Choosing to settle for this lens will only dissapoint you!
I ordered this radio to replace my Sony Walkman radio. I think I will return it. It was very easy to set the pre-set stations but the way to recall a pre-set station has an extra step.After you set your stations you must hit a recall button on the side of the radio and then hit the Tune up or Tune down button to get to your station. On my Sony you could justhit one button and would go right to your stations. This was only a problem to me because I use it when running and I don't want to be looking down to find the right buttons.Also, I listen to it at night when I can't sleep and in the dark it was hard to find the buttons.I also found some of the stations that came in fine on my Sony did not come in as well on the Sangean unless I moved it around. I did like the smaller size but the recall of the Pre-sets ruined it for me.
Because I couldn't get this thing to fit my ear. Even when seated properly, the slightest movement causes the earpiece to dislodge from the ear, the rubber support to droop, and the boom to fly outward. I then had to gently wrestle this contraption back into place only to have it happen again moments later. The earpiece isn't even shaped properly. I felt as though I was trying to shove a golf ball in my ear. I didn't even get a chance to test the sound quality becasue I couldn't keep it on. Maybe my ears are just too weird for the average human, but this thing was a total loss for me.
I bought this so I could use it as a stylus and a pen that I could carry in my shirt pocket. As a stylus it worked fine, but as a pen it failed. The clip fell off after 2 days and no matter how I tried to fix it back on, it just kept falling off until now I've just given up. As far as writing, it was just average.Regret buying this along with 6 pen refills. Now looking for a better stylus pen.Not recommended.
I have had my printer since January. Intially the printer worked, but within a couple of weeks it would print strange characters or give error messages while printing, messing up the document. On a good day it might print two to three documents before sending error messages and spewing out junk. If I attempt to cancel the job, it grabs more paper and prints more garbage! It is a great product when it works, otherwise don't waste your money on this lemon!
I did not buy this particular drive but a CRX85U from Sony with an external USB port. I bought the drive to work with my laptop computer which I have 9 times out of 10 in a docking station. To my suprise, I discovered that Sony does not support the use of any (including this one)drive through a USB port on a docking station. Customer Service showed little concern and, to say the least, was not helpful. Sony may be a good product, but if something happens, you surely do not want to be owning a Sony.
This thing was great. Paid up for it because it had remote control the size of a large lipstick case. I was in heaven. Kept remote on my desk and could control sound remotely when I was on the telephone.Then the end of goodness: the CD player portion began to fail part-way through a CD. The motor sound could be heard through the case but the CD was not turning. I fiddled around trying alternate CDs (all commercial originals) but they all stopped playing at some point -- sooner and sooner, then no CD would play at all. [I expect there is something wrong with a belt or pressure plate inside, but repair of such devices is not feasible.]ONLY 2-Stars because CD is the MAIN function and I feel I 'paid-up' to get a device with a remote to obviate jumping up & down to adjust volume or skip tracks.Radio reception is not outstanding and moving from preset-to-preset station is sequential and is tedious -- there is no direct selection of any preset, you must cycle up or down through the list of presets.Cassette playing was an 'extra', seldom used, bonus feature.I noticed that this model, SONY CFD-E95, showed on other sites' REFURBISHED goods offerings.
First off, I will say the customer service was helpful when I had to return my ibook G4 the first time. I had the ibook for about a week and attempted to download my first CD to itunes and the CD got stuck. I returned it and they quickly repaired the CD drive and it's worked fine since. About a week ago (i first received this ibook on 3/4/11), while surfing the web the computer screen will make a screeching sound and then freeze up. I also get the error message to restart the computer. I do, and it'll freeze up again...and again and again. Some times, it doesn't even make it to the desktop and it'll freeze up on me. Needless to say I'm pretty frustrated at this point. I'll be returning the ibook this week and hopefully they can fix or replace. I'll updated this review accordingly.
The spring loaded button that allows you to raise or lower a pc screen doesn't work very well but it does easily swivel from side to side. It will securely hold a decent sized monitor. I attached mine to a work station using screws driven directly into the wood.
Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Keychain (White)We were unsuccessful installing the software and loading pictures using the enclosed disk. We went to the Coby internet site and downloaded current software and more specific installation instructions and were finally successful. It shouldn't take several hours of frustrating effort to install a $12 product. Displays photos ok after all the labor.
Do not buy it:1. This ad was misleading because this picture of polaroid 600 film item did not match what I ordered.2. I think that description of item was not enough accuracay beause expiration date.3. This is suck.
I wish I could give the Apex DVD player a better performance rating, but given that it was broken in shipping with the door to the DVD player hanging on by a thread...I am forced to give it a rating of one. I'll compile a different review if the replacement DVD is operational.
Volume no longer worked at 1 year, I called Sangean told Customer Support the issue and I was asked when I purchased it, he told me to send it in even though it was out of warranty,he never mentioned that it would cost me,I followed their instruction for returns and sent it insured($6 +1 hour of my time to wrap it,take it to the Post Office,and a gallon of gas) as recommended,the return window for to receive back it is 3-5 weeks,at 6 weeks I called wondering what happened as I had not received the radio back,Customer Support person said,"it's been here, we're waiting for a check from you for $27(+$6 insured postage and fee=$33,my time + gas I'm already past another $40,to repair a $40 radio?)I told him it's not worth it,send it back to me!I have bought many cheaper portable radios for 1/3 the price of their piece of junk that have lasted for years!They never communicated to me that they were holding my piece of junk Sangean radio,I had to call them to find this out.My jingle for Sangean is First Time Last Time, I would rate them a "0" if I could.
I have to mirror the previous posters; after ordering one of these and having it give a HDD Read Error after charging, I returned it to get a new one and had the same thing happen with the newer unit. Stay away from this one; units are no good.
This printer is horrible. I have had this printer for about a year now and it CRASHES everyday!!!! I have to restart my computer to get something to print and it is a big hassle. Will not work properly with XP, even if i restart my computer and print an hour later, sometimes I have to unpug then replug the USB cord to get something to print. I am a college student so i bought this for the affordable price ..i guess you get what you pay for. WIsh I would have invested in a better product.
I have had the camera a little over 10 months and all i can say is that it was a waste of money. Why? the lcd screen turned off one day, and Minolta refused to cover it saying it was caused by impact. the truth of the matter is that, i rarely used the camera; and when i did take it out, it was kept in a camera case. Now i have a 400 dollar dead camera. I do have a Olympus C4000 that i use for regular daily photography and it has served me fine for 2 years with no problems! If I had known the camera was so fragile that it broke on its own, then maybe i would have bought another brand.
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.
Unfortunately, one of the two tapes was defective and does not work. I did not return it as the postage cost would exceed the value of the tape.
Plenty of hissing sounds are heard however I adjust the tuning and change transmitter frequency.Very short range (~ 4-6 feet) and only works with direct line of sight in front of transmitter (surprising for RF!).Will return item to Amazon.
First, the container is so unintuitive that I ended up destroying it to get at the damned filter. It's a slide out box, but there is no way to tell that is what it is until you have pried at every angle. Then there is the filter itself. I don't know if the glass does the job, but this quality of the housing and set ring is garbage. This is why it is on sale. The glass was lose when I finally got to it. The set ring had to be tightened by hand and is so thin... I didn't know set rings could be made so thin and still work. Once again, Celestron takes the cheap road to make more money. I have been dealing with them and their telescopes since the 1970s and quality has gone way way down hill. Optics can be great, but the hardware surrounding it has continued to decline. Arrogant Alan Hale continues to take the lead on cheap crap around great optics. Skip this filter and go with Thousand Oaks or Tele Vue.
My office has had two of these that leaked ink internally when new.I would stay FAR away from this printer.
An amazingly versatile printer, and a great price too. My beef stems from the fact that my Works Software is four years old and that the printer will not work with the Works that come bundled in a PC. A shame because most of my printing is word processing and spreadsheets that I create on Works.For other tasks like printing web pages or emails, the printer is magnificent in clarity and speed. Quiet too.....I would not have figured that out, without the fantastic support that HP gave me to troubleshoot my printer. They lost money on me, I think I cost HP at least twice what I paid for the printer in support time. But it took a hell of a smart tech to finally tell me the problem lays in my Works software. For the life of me, I cannot understand why HP does not caution you about that right on the box, like they caution you about using Window XP or higher and about having sufficient RAM.Probably should have copied this critique to HP, but then again I don't own HP stock Mr. Mark Hurd!!!!
Get some reading glasses prior to purchase. you will need them to see the poor quality photos generated by this device.Should have been an electric razor that takes notes.Very bulky. Sony makes some great IC recorders bot this is not one of them. I put it back in the box. Get the Sony ICD-sx46 with the Naturally Speaking software instead.I have had two so far and they work well.As an alternative,Cannon allows you to attach voice notes to photos on some cameras.Someone at Sony should revisit this design especially at the cost of this device.M
Have owned a pair of Vibes for several years and have been happy with the sound, comfort and style. I recently bought a new set for my wife. The new Vibes, while looking the same, are not the same. The sound is shrill, with accentuated highs and poor base. Returned them and got my money back.
Great DVD player: many features. I have an ER foreign DVD set and on my home player, I must scroll through all subtitle choices (Japanesee, Chinese, etc.) to arrive at "no subtitles" every time I load the disc; not so with this player. I simply set to "no subtitles" and none appear on any disc.The only drawback for me is a slight hissing sound (pretty quiet) when using headphones. I have a good pair of phones (Bose, $350) and during quiet scenes it is apparent. I can handle it though. It's unbelieve the player is only $90.
I had no trouble setting it up on my wired network. Plays fine EXCEPT for @ 80% of my mp3 collection. For @ 80% of my collection I get 'media error' and they will not play. I tried a firmware upgrade, it was easy and was successful, but did not cure my problem. I was using the included MM software, I updated that as well, no help there either. I also have WMP 10 + the UPNP media add-on and tried that, no luck with that media player either. I also tried 4 systems as servers running XP home, XP Pro, and 2000 with AMD or Intel processors, plenty of RAM and hard drive space, no luck. I emailed Linksys and after 4 weeks I received their answer: "the bit rate that usualy work stable with the WMLS11B are the ones running on 128 bit" and "Try to also to use sound forge version 6.0 as the MP3 converter". Well, my mp3's are all ripped from my own CD's at 320 Kbps using a standard LAME engine. The unit will play my (few) mp3's ripped at 128Kbps and lower. I have had 2 other networked media players (Oritron and a Rio Receiver) that played my entire colelction without any problems. This is unacceptable. I will be returning this item. Too bad they dont mention this limitation in the technical specs, FAQ's, or even on the box (all of wich I read before buying).
Netgear TS took too long to respond to my inquiry. When they did respond, the information they gave wasnt useful. I bought a Linksys product and had no problem.
I'm a musician with my own home studio. I have a lot of head phones, ear buds and over the ears. These boost the bass far too much for my taste. I really dislike the midrange and lack of upper clarity. I'm not using these professionally and obviously don't mix with headphones anyway. These are being used in my iTouch, and they are less than OK. I'm not big on Hip Hop but actually like bass boost but these boost the bass so much that it can get muddy even in alternative music. I dislike having to use the EQ to make these acceptable and I don't get a good reference for how the music is intended to sound, but then that's my observation as a home recording artist.On a positive note they are extremely comfortable. So for that reason alone they are worth keeping. They also do an excellent job of muting external noise. The cord is a little short for me and I'm only 5'11 1/2 with most of my height in my legs so they cord might be too short for some of you really tall people.I accidently bought two pair (my fault) and will be giving the other away as a present. I love the comfort but probably wouldn't buy these again.
I have seen plenty of reviews on this item, and I must say that I wish I would have seen them before I purchased it. All of the negative reviews have all happened to me too. The problem is, it takes longer than just a few times of using it for the problems to arrive, they start after the warranty is up. Every positive review this player gets is from people who have just purchased it. The most annoying thing is that the picture freezes up and you have to keep resetting the movie. This was frustrating to me, but even more to my kids. We purchased this player because it was the cheapest we could find. We have now decided that you should not buy a DVD player by that criteria. Spend a little extra money, and save yourself the trouble.
I ordered 3 cables and one was defective. It wasn't obvious and took me a little while to figure out as the problem was intermittent. I didn't bother to send it back or get a replacement since it was so cheap in the first place.
This product works in some applications but not in others. If it were designed a little differently, it would work much better in nearly all situations. It would be much better, as described in my comment on another review, if the motor operated in constant tension when closing the door so that if the door movement is slow at any point, the cable doesn't get ahead of the door and fall off the pulley or worse (one side of the door goes faster than the other, the door gets misaligned and falls off the track).All this has actually happened to me.Since most people (even my professional installers) won't know what the problem is, I consider this product unacceptably dangerous.
I bought this a year ago because of all the excellent reviews on Amazon. The unit itself works fine and does a lot of good things but there is one thing it does not do well: plot routes. I don't know what it is about this unit but it seems to take the strangest routes. In the city it will take me through all kinds of small side streets when there is a major street right next to it that goes directly to my destination. And then to make it even more weird it does not always take the same route. I can start from the same location and going to the same destination and this unit will take me on two different routes.So maybe the newer Garmins are decent but I definitely cannot recommend this one.
The image is of a Lexar 4 GB with Write Acceleration. 17th St Photo sent me one without Acceleration. I returned it asking for proper one plus refund of my postage costs. They refunded my order minus the shipping. In other words they CHARGED me twice for shipping for THEM to send me the wrong falsely advertised item. Then they say they will refund my postage if I remove this negative evaluation of their service.
I got one of these at work about 2 months ago.2 weeks ago it started dropping the keyboard connection randomly. Reconnecting all USB ports seemed to bring it back. This happened daily until last week, when it just died.After a long hold time Tech support walked me through all the same steps (after protracted hold waits) I used before and it seemed to work. They insisted I would need to call back again with the same problem to get any escalation of my issue (re: replacement) even though I told them it had already happened multiple times.The keyboard died again minutes after I hung up. I called back and waited about an hour for tech support again. This time they made me switch keyboards and reboot. Since it still didn't work they issued me an RMA.I have no confidence in the replacement one working. The tech support told me that if I have problems with the replacement "it means that there is something wrong with your system that makes the switch not work."A system consisting of 2 new dells and a Microsoft ERgo 4000 keyboard. Yeah right - my bad.
When it works, it's great. The problem is that almost every time I use it, I have to remove the two batteries, reinsert them and reinsert the battery cover. After I use it once or twice, it stops working until I repeat the above maneuver. I am not sure if it is a problem with the battery compartment design, or perhaps I am "resetting" the device by removing and reinserting the batteries.I tried calling tech support for assistance, but as usual, leaving a message resulted in no reply.I think Hawkings is a high quality company, and I don't understand why they don't want to give better support to this product. Until this is fixed, it is so annoying that I strongly recommend not purchasing it at this time.
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.
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.........
My initial excitement was put down minutes after I found out, the little cool looking device doesn't work well with my car!!! You'll have to put the unit right by the car antenna, which is unrealistic. I was very very disappointed. If you can try it out ahead of the time, do yourself a favorite and do it. Unless you like it so bad that you are willing to go through some modifications with your car by running antenna extension wire to the front and all that. (I had an Integra and a TSX) Volume sucks too.
I accidentally bought a WGR614v9 today as a replacement for a broken wireless router and tried to configure it... this is the story:1) For the remote access, I was unable to set port 444 as before. For some non-existent reason Netgear disallows ports below 1024...?!2) I could *not* assign the port forwardings as needed (Port 8010 to 192.168.1.10:80 and Port 8011 to 192.168.1.11:80, for example, because Netgear doesn't allow the specification of an *internal port*)...3) I tried to save/download the configuration to a file, this failed repeatedly (0% download progress) until reboot of the device.4) The firmware update mechanism repeatedly confirmed, that there's no newer firmware available. When I checked the website manually, I found V1.2.30_41.0.44 and downloaded it.5) The firmware upgrade hung (WIRED connection only!). After 15 minutes or so I finally had to unpower the device, and it was DEAD.With the help of this forum, I was able to get the device back by TFTP-ing the firmware by command line... at least that worked!My search for an alternative firmware like Tomato wasn't successful, because the ingenious product designers removed 2 of the 4 megabyte RAM that is necessary for these firmwares...I have to return this product to the store tomorrow and get a better brand...
I literally just bought this thing for a flight home from Chicago a couple days ago, fully charged. I watched it for about 2 hours when the battery died. Then I plugged it into a TV at home, got about halfway through a brand new movie (no scrathes), and it started skipping. I basically had to skip the whole chapter just to finish the movie. I also noticed that the motor in it is quite loud when the airplane noise doesn't block it out (at home), good thing you mostly use these portables with headphones. I'd say go with a more established electronics brand that's known for it's quality.
i purchased this router, installed it, and used it for 15 minutes before all the lights went off, and it refused to power up again. i sent it back and got a replacement. the replacement worked for 10 days and then did the exact same thing. the straightforward setup is not worth much if the product is a piece of junk. I would recommend never purchasing this product, and I question the viability of netgear products as a whole
Not the right picture for product. Thought I was ordering the picture got something else that didn't work for laptop to projector.
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 purchased a Screaming Meanie because I'm a heavy sleeper, and the alarm is definitely loud enough to wake the dead, the only problem is that within only about 4 times of using it, the alarm burned itself out and just quit working - I thought it was the battery at first (which still would have meant the thing has a horrible battery life), but after replacing the 9V battery I discovered that the unit itself was just dead - the softer alarm still works fine, but the loud setting no longer works at all - seems like it was so loud that it shorted out the entire unit.I'm hoping this thing is still under warranty seeing as I spent almost 40 bucks on it - if I can get it replaced and the 2nd unit holds out better then I'll amend my reviewGreat concept but this seems to be cheaply made junk, I'd recommend looking into other brands of ultra-loud alarm clocks.
I like the fact that it comes with an instruction booklet, but, the fact that my 99 Lumina isn't covered under this 99-03 installation kit kinda makes me angry a little bit. Maybe include the models it does and doesn't fit on the product page somewhere eh?
Took some trial and error, but finally got it connected to my plasma tv. What I planned to use this for was for straightforward playback only. No trying to tape things while playing on DVD, no taping of broadcasts, and no fancy editing. Just pushing play.The biggest surprise is that only original DVD-ROMs seem to play back without any issues. Almost all of my DVD+R's (recorded on the Philips DVDR985 no less) start to skip about 20 minutes into the film. I noticed that the same films on DVD+RW seem to play without any skips.The skips look like simple jumps of a split second at first. Then the image suddenly freezes up in a multi-cascade manner. At first it happened when I was jumping ahead a chapter or two and when fast-forwarding. When I wanted to watch a movie straight through it did it again.It must be something with this model. The same DVD+R discs play fine on my other Philips, on my Sony player, and on my computer.Can't seem to find an answer as to why it skips so bad on DVD+Rs.
The battery came in a Nikon package and was clearly labeled Nikon, but it would not drop into my camera body. I had to push it in. After I pushed it in, it would then not drop out. I had to grab it with forceps and pull it out.There are several well-documented counterfeit Nikon battery blogs and posts on the web. Close examination revealed the battery I purchased to have similar discrepancies besides the no-fit issue, and the hologram on the battery itself was also the wrong color.I was aware of counterfeit batteries after reading about them on various photo forums, as well as the reviews of one of Amazon's subsidiary sellers. That's why I chose to order from Amazon rather than a subsidiary.
When it works it is OK.I first bought a LN-S4692D. It just went black in seven months. It could not be repaired. It took 10 weeks to get it replaced. They only want to give you a reconditioned replacement with a one month warranty!!!After the first one died in less than a year!They wanted me to pay extra to get a new (model LN-T4665F) in order to get a one year warranty. Well guess what, two months of use and the new one has an image that is mostly green and pink.Also, Samsung pays so little to their repair depots that their main one would not even come to my house to look at the TV. I'm in the Tri-state area!! CT/NJ/NY.You should read the warranty BEFORE you buy.Here we go again.
I bought this product because I'm impressed with the feature it has, and as a customer support engineer I need the computer case that has a professional look at the customer place but should be comfortable enough to carry on the street. Most of the time I carry it as a backpack. But it's not tough as it should be. It last only 1 month and the inner side between the padded computer compartment began to tear. Because it has a lifetime warranty, I went back to the shop and got a new one. After a month plus again the inner side (I will say it as a weakness) is starting to tear and then I will go back to the shop to replace it.
I tried this with 2 different phones and 3 different radios only to find that the sound and signal were HORRIBLE! I have used fm transmitters before and never had one this bad. There was one built into my last phone and it was incredible. You would think one built outside of a phone would be even better, but not this one! I know the price seems to good to pass up, but it's not worth the anger you'll feel when you can't use it.
This product did not work as described. I have already reviewed this product and would not recommend its purchase.Complete dud. Did not work as advertised
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.
To it's merit, I have been using it for 7 months on the same batteries. However...The problem with a lot of "ergonomic" products, is that they look awesome, but poorly interface with people. A truly good ergonomic design simply "feels right". This one doesn't always feel right.At first I thought the gentle slope of the keys would enhance my typing and comfort, it does not. If anything, it impedes it. I have had 7 months of regular use on this keyboard, and the pluses do NOT outweight the minuses.On occasion, it misses key strokes, as it did editing this review. If I hold the shift key down and highlight dozens of files for deletion (Something I do regular on the job) the shift key releases and I loose my highlights. Old battery or new, it does it. The gentle slope sometimes causes me to mis-strike keys. Again, 7 months of use and I am NOT accustomed to this keyboard.The programmable keys are nice, but not worth the trouble of just trying to type on this thing. I always have to double and triple check my typing to make sure it is correct. The edit keys above the cursor keys have been moved with the addition of a giant delete key. This is the WORST part of the keyboard. Many times I reached for the edit keys, and always have to look at the keyboard, or I mistrike. It looks useful, but in reality just plain SUCKS. A seasoned typist will not readjust.Not to mention how the black has worn off into a white spot above the right cursor key. This is just from casual light rubbing, as I do not scratch it with my fingers. I am VERY careful with my electronics. The white spot is the size of my finger tip now.The wrist rest is very comfotable, but not removeable. Therefore, not useable in my keyboard tray at home, so I delegated it as my work keyboard. The large size and odd shape does not make it suitable for keyboard trays at all, unless they are flat pull out draws.It was a gift and I was delighted to receive it at first. But I am ditching this bugger and ordering a Saitek Eclipse Keyboard with a beautiful back glow around and through the key caps.I will miss some of the hot keys, but this thing has to go. Keeping the mouse, though. I like the style and it too is on the same set of batteries. Sorry Microsoft, much like Windows ME, this one is a loser.
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.
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!
We received this product in a somewhat odd package, which I'm not 100% protected it from damage. The TV probably works fine, but we only needed it to play DVDs for kids in our office, and as of now the DVD does not work. We will have to buy a DVD player now, to hook up to this old device!
I tried this cable with different monitors and lost the Windows 7 seeing the monitor as plug and play. Also the native monitor resolution is not availble. It works with some resolutions. I wish I passed on this. You should too.
My Pentax K200D stopped working a couple of months ago - the camera would still take pictures, but the light meter stopped accurately reading and shooting the environment. I was going to send it back to Pentax, but then I dug into my old orders and discovered that I'd purchased a warranty. Yipee, I thought to myself, that was a brilliant stroke of forethought. So I got my UPS label and shipped it back, cheerfully thinking that I'd quickly have a fixed camera back.Then I got the camera back. While the box had been checked that the camera had been inspected, when I put the lens on and put the camera to my eye, it was in worse condition than when I'd sent it. At least the camera had been able to focus. Now, no focus AND no light meter. So I called and fussed and shipped the camera back to them.It's been over a week. I received confirmation that the camera had arrived, but I've had no other updates, despite having told several people that I need the camera for a wedding coming up in April. I've sent several e-mails since and received no reply. And at this rate, I can't even send it back to Pentax to see if the original problem was a manufacturing defect because these jokers have mucked around in it.Seriously, isn't a warranty supposed to be for peace of mind and ease of ownership? Not so much with this company. Find someone else to provide your warranty...
My tek guy took a total of 4 hours with HP teks inorder to determine why my brand new printer did not work. They would not send a new replacement until they had exhausted all options for failure, costing me $137.00 in labor. They finally agreed to send a rebuilt printer, which it too did not work, again keeping my tek on the phone for an additional 4 hours to determine the cause. They sent a second rebuilt printer and guess what - it too did not work. Again 4 hours on the phone with my tek. $500 in tek time later they agreed to take back the Amazon purchase and the 3rd bad printer and send me a check for the purchase amount. I spoke with a case mananger, who explained that HP teks have a procedure they have to go through before they can OK a replacement be sent. So what if it takes 4 hours of the customers time and money. I noticed while all this was going on that no stores sold this version of printer - it's a bust. Move on to something else or you'll end up paying 5 times more in set cost/time that the printer is worth. Amazon should dump this model ASAP. The only reason I gave it one star is because they stayed in touch and sent me my money back.
i was very insecure about this computer.then i received it and it was not all I expected it to be. if you want a computer just buy a new one and you have factory garantee. they also took very long to give me back my money-
When I got my Zip 100 USB Powered Value Series Drive it didn't look or feel like the quality I have come to expect from Iomega. After installing the software and the drive it looked like it was working. It detected just fine, but when I tried any of my disks it didn't recognize that there was any thing in the drive. I tried it on four other computers and several disks that I know work. I even tried a diferant USB cable.From now on I will steer clear of Iomega's &quot;Value Series&quot; products.PS: Kudos to Amazon.com. Returning it was delightfully easy.
It is real easy to see the purple fringing. It is not a myth. ! I bought it considering the reputation of the previous models. It happens all too easily outside in the sun. Not a problen indoors that I can see. Very disappointing! ------- updated! Yes there are flaws - it is great to use a as a cmaera and takes great photo's. It is very versitle considering all aspects. It operates best as a aperature priority camera. This makes it difficult to use for many - that want a point and shoot.Several weeks ago I put on ver 2.0 update - no purple fringing - it was easy to get the camera to do it before. Sony is very vague about the update which is typical of Sony. It is perfect now.
I've owned a fair number of point and shoot digital cameras varing in price from the inexpensive low megapixel to the latest greatest, the later including the Leica D-Lux3. At a cost of $600 this camera is disappointing. Noise levels above anything but the lowest ISO very prominent the images are quite soft even when shot in RAW and converted with CS2, which now supports the Leica. The build quality and finish of the camera are very good, but where it counts in image quality, it is no better than many cameras costing much less. I purchased both the Leica and Canon's latest 10mp Elf-size camera the SD900 and shot the same images with both for about 30 days. The Canon is still here and the Leica has been sold. Sad to see what was once the industry standard for quality bodies and lenses fall to such a low place. I don't see how leica will survive in the digital world generating such poor quality products. I really wanted to like this camera, but not at any cost...
These earphones were an instructive lesson for me on why it's sometimes a risky idea to buy a product based solely on reviews and specs and not actually trying out the product first hand. The specs of the ATH-CK7 are impressive -- most notably the titanium housing, 11 mm drivers, broad frequency response, low distortion, good isolation. And for the most part, the reviews are consistently favorable. However, when I tried these out myself, I found the sound to be uncomfortably shrill. The high end was crisp....but to my ears, overly so. The low end, on the other hand, seemed absent. The vaunted 11 mm drivers, which promised great bass, were better on paper than in practice.I thought perhaps the CK7's just needed breaking in, so I ran them for a full 48 hours on moderate level white sound. This improved things, but only slightly. The highs were still crisp and only slightly less shrill, and the lows were still anemic.In the end, my advice is to take a cross section of the music you actually listen to, go to a good brick-and-mortar audio store, and try out as many headphones/earphones as you can in your price range. And buy based on your ears, not on hype. I tried an unbranded pair of Sennheiser CX300-B that a friend picked up for under $30, and for the money I thought they sounded fantastic. They've got no esoteric materials or design, they feel flimsy when you hold them, and they're unbranded (generic), but FOR THE MONEY they have solid performance and don't distort when driven hard.Anyway, my point is that you need to buy with your ears, and going by specs and recommendations alone may leave you unsatisfied. That was certainly my experience with the ATH-CK7.
Sometimes it works, sometimes not. Takes a very long to find position. I wish I had read the other reviews before purchasing it. I would have chosen another.
The software for this thing, in both its download form and disc, essentially destroyed the operating system of the (Dell) computer on which it was installed. There were no warnings posted or printed about potential problems,and there are no fixes available from Palm.I strongly suggest avoiding this product, and being VERY careful with any other Palm unit. There are plenty of less dangerous alternatives.
I have this camera, as well as the CX7300 model. As the other reviews have stated, it's a great camera...until the battery door breaks. I had this camera for just about year when the door cracked. It worked for a little while after that with duct tape, but that doesn't even work anymore. Then shortly after it happened to the other model. I think it is a shame that Kodak made these wrong and will not repair them for free. May I recommend the Canon A550 or A560. Don't waste your money on this one or any other Kodak camera.
I was told by our friend, who is a pro computer guy, to get this Seagate Free Agent external hard drive so we could back up our computer. He sent me the link to the Amazon page and I ordered it. When it arrived he came over to do the back up. After hours of frustration, long story short, the Seagate was found to be defective and I have to box it up and return to the company. In the meantime we got a LaCie and did the backup in record time.
These are not very good. I don't like how they fall of my ears so easily. I have to keep pushing them back in and the sound quality is comprimised.
I bought this TV in 2008. Four-and-a-half years later, the TV started to have a problem whereby the LCD panel on one half of the screen would nearly completely dim after turning the TV on. This problem lasts for around 30 minutes until the TV is warmed up. This is a well-documented problem on the internet. In fact here is a link to a forum whereby someone posted pictures of their own TV that could look almost exactly like mine.[...]When I spoke to Samsung Executive Customer Service, I was informed that they would not pay for a tech rep to come to my house to repair the TV. This is a major problem because as the person in the forum noted, Samsung is no longer making the LCD panel for my TV that is likely the source of the problem. In fact, customer service told me that even if the rep came out to repair the TV and determined that the LCD panel was the cause of the problem and confirmed that the panel was no longer available, I would still be responsible for the $60 diagnosis fee.This was the worst experience with customer service that I have ever had. After this, I will never buy a Samsung product again.
I selected the Z22 based on other Amazon product reviews as a good, simple, basic "electronic address book". I received it yesterday and just finished setting it up. While others have praised Palm OS as having "gotten it right", I beg to differ. First, I use Outlook 2007 - but the software as shipped does not support this and one is left to poked around the support site to learn that Palm is aware of the issue and has a patch. We're well into 2008 folks, catch up!!!I'm also roundly annoyed that Palm tells me how to organize my information - none of the categories in the address book can be longer than 15 characters and there may be no more than 15 categories. SORRY people, but the idea, I thought, was to allow me to organize my life MY way, not yours, and I have 31 categories - MY choice and if Outlook can handle it, Palm should, too.This is no better than the Palm it is replacing - which is only being replaced because it cannot accept the newest software.Ick.
Attempted to use this adaptor on two Dell laptops, one fairly old (2-3yrs) and one new (&lt;1 yr), with a Verizon V740 ExpressCard, which I believe is USB-based, and neither PC could detect the card while using this adaptor. Perhaps bad luck? Who knows?
This was my first experience with an MP3. I purchased it mainly to listen to recorded books. After years of carrying around shoe boxes full of books on tape to listen to, while I drive truck cross country, it was hard for me to believe that this small 1 gig device was capable of holding 10 or more books. It is how ever rather difficult to locate your book of choice if you have several books downloaded. Also difficult to bookmark or find your spot if you loose it. This is a great device to listen to one book at a time while lying in bed or ridding on a plane or just sitting around.Creative's instructions are terrible and unless you have had previous experience operating other MP3's this isn't a good starter unit.I have since purchased two larger units, a Sand disk E250 and a Creative Zen version M.Both of these units are much easier to operate and you can see all your titles and easily select your choice from a list.Creative's Zen Mp3 players will down load all formats, from the library as well as Audible books formats from private companies. The Sand disk E series will only download the Library wwwv format. The E series Sandisk units are the easiest to operate and would be a better first choice pick.
I got this player as a gift and was SO excited about it. I read some bad reviews and went, "whatever." MY personal experience was that it was a really good player at the beginning, good software [once I figured out how to use it...took me awhile as I'm not very technically inclined], and looked great. Then, the buttons got really hard to push/broke entirely...fast forward to now: it's practically un-usable. The thing sits on my bookshelf 24/7/365...which stinks. What ticks me off worse is that I wrote various e-mails to the company about a replacement or refund and received really stinky customer service e-mails back...vague and super unhelpful. The player also eats up the AA batteries pretty fast. I really don't recommend this player...don't get me wrong...buy an MP3 player [the idea rocks!] but make sure you get one from a more reliable company and one that got better Amazon.com reviews!
If sony could get a zero, I would give them a zero. Sony has no concept of giving their customers any after purchase support. The battery on this clie has never held a decent charge. Due to my work, I am not able to leave it plugged in all day; so I tried to find a car charger. No one had one not even sony and their support never emailed me back. I decided to replace the battery and once again no one had a replacement, and sony was non responsive. I guess by halting support of their clies sony believes that everyone will have to buy a psp. NOT ME!
Purchased due to cheap price and figured I could easily get my money out of it. Died within a couple of months light use. Won't even spin up. I prey WD tech support isn't as bad as comments make it out to be, but I am braced for the fact that my hard earned dollars are likely down the drain.
The screen comes in with a pink hue and red shading.Panasonic products are supposed to be good, however, over the recent years, I'm seeing more defects.I'm avoiding Panasonic products. I haven't had any luck with them.
I owned the Creative Nomad IIC and really enjoyed it. The only problem was once I loaded all of my DMB, there was no room for anything else. I enjoy music and wanted something that I would have for a while. I like the Creative USB 2.0 but thought it was a little expensive. The IPOD seems like a good product but 5 bills is to much. The RCA seemed like a lot of product for the money and MP3 Pro format. After using it for a week and a half, the hard drive locked up. I tried using the profiler on the player and the software and had no luck. I tried to load new drivers and firmware from the RCA site and had no luck. All of the files look like they had become corrupted. So now I have a heavy paper weight. Back to Amazon and the ZEN USB 2.0 is on the way. Also, I have heard alot of complaining about the software that comes with the Creative and I think it is very easy to use. The Music Match has a lot more to offer, but I guess it depends on how detailed you want to be with your music. Lots of extras to come with the LYRA but how good are they if the files become corrupted, the hard drive locks up and profiler software does not help either. Spend the extra on a solid product like Creative or Apple. I gave it 1 star because I liked the Music Match software, the extras that came in addition to the player and the MP3 Pro format.
I received this camera for a birthday present and I am not satisfied at all. As others have said, it takes FOREVER in between pictures and it drains through batteries very quickly. I have been having problems with the flash also. If I use the flash, my pictures turn out to be nothing but white. If I do not use the flash, the pictures turn out black and red. I would not recommend buying this camera.
The battery could not be recharged after sitting off for 30 days. The online support pages were not helpful, and it was impossible to contact a person for technical help. Thanks for some kind people at a Creative forum I tried all the tricks and finally gave up. I won't buy another Creative product. I am now in the market for a new mp3 player.
Don't buy if you plan to use the radio feature. It does not provide a signal clear enough to clear the static. It would be fine if you had a plug in.
I wish I could give this card a negative 5 star rating! It will not run at even half my cable speed ( 360KB./6MB. ) either upload or download. I was lucky to get in a test before the card crashed ( blue screen with a hardware error message. ) & I had to hard reboot. I tried using several different test servers with the same results. I also tried installing the card in different PCI slots with the same results. I "tried" installing the drivers from the included floppy disk ( even though the documentation said you did not need to if your running XP. ) & guess what? It is BLANK!! And yes I did check my drive with another floppy & it was fine. I expected alot better from CNET, but I guess I was just being naive. Save yourself some time & trouble & buy a real name brand ( Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, etc. ). Now to see how much money & trouble it will cost me to return this piece of junk & get a refund.BTW- This is the the only review I have ever felt a need to make on Amazon over the last couple of years, but I just could not ignore how bad this product is!
We ordered this twice from 2 different companies, and each time received 1 4GB flash drive. If you order this expecting 20 TDK LTO backup tapes, do not be surprised if instead you get a 4GB flash drive in the mail!
I bought two extended battery in different time frame. Both battery die after two month. There is no warrenty on the battery. I will not suggest you buy this product.
Purchased: Oct 29, 2008.Delivered: Nov 05, 2008Dead as a doornail: 13 Jun 2009No warning, no nothing, just dead.Warranty (worthless), yea right, if they spoke English, I might have been able to return it. Useless customer service!I would never purchase this POS again or anything by Western Digital. Another customer lost!
I bought my husband this item for Christmas from Sears. We had the same exact problem as Jefsav had with his. My husband used the recorder four times, and after he ejected the disk the last time, the unit shut itself off, never to be powered up again. We took the unit back to Sears and although it had been under the Christmas tree and not in use, they said we had &quot;had it too long&quot; to give us a refund so they replaced it with the exact same model. After exactly four uses, it did the same thing. This time we took it back and got a refund since we had only had this one for a week and there wasn't much hope of a third one working any better.
I have an old HD TV only one HDMI input, bought this so I can siwtch with my universal remote between my ps3 and dvd player without having to switch around cables.The switch worked like a charm at first, then one day i get back from work to watch a movie, it's not working after a couple of hours of trying i figure out port 3 works if port 4 has something plugged in and switched on, and vice versa..I'd recommend skip this..
I gave this switch one star only because zero stars or a negative star rating was not possible. The switch is dirt cheap for a reason, they are garbage. I have two of these exact switches they both died within a year. Linksys used to create really good long lasting products. Now everything Linksys makes seems to be junk that works for a few months then dies.Customer Care is non-existant. The labels showing the model numbers and other supporting information are so small you need an electron microscope to see the print. Not that it matters much because, any so called tech support is totally worthless. This switch is just a ripe stinker. You would pay too much in heartache, headache and aggrivation if Linksys gave this trash away for free, yes it really is THAT BAD!Linksys Products are like tissue paper, in that they last about the same amount of time after proper use. Please do not waste your hard earned money on this garbage. If you buy this linksys switch then you have only yourself to blame when you sit writing about all its flaws and support nightmares.
Installation was easy. Printing noisy but fast and loved the double side. Copying and scanning features worked fine. Never tried faxing because the machine as I will explain never gave me a chance.The product came with a complete set of tricolor and black cartridges like an omen of the futures expenses I will incur on it.They run out really fast so I thought It was because they were a plus of the buy and they might be already low.Suddenly I discovered the sad true. I kept buying sets of colors and black cartridges and THE WORST PART IS THAT IF YOU RUN OUT OF ANY COLOR (YELLOW, BLUE, RED OR BLACK)THE MACHINE WON'T PRINT OR COPY.THE FUNNY PART IS THAT I DON'T PRINT COLORS, THE THING IS THAT YOU CAN STILL PRINT BLACK IF YOU RUN OUT OF BLACK INK BECAUSE THE PRINTER WILL MIX THE COLORS TO GET YOU BLACK BUT YOU NEED TO KEEP THE BLACK EMPTY CARTRIDGE IN PLACE IN ORDER TO OVERRIDE BUT THEN BECAUSE YOU RUN OUT OF BLACK YOU WILL SOON RUN OUT OF COLORS SO YOU BETTER HAVE A COMPLETE STOCK OF REPLACEMENTS BECAUSE IF YOU LEAVE THE EMPTY CARTRIDGES IN PLACE FOR LONG GUESS WHAT? THE HEAD PRINTER IS GOING TO BE DAMAGED LIKE IT HAPPENED TO ME.I looked into Amazon and saw that head printer replacement is $88 and If I add the cumulative ink expenses I better buy another printer.I bought this product obviously because I replaced my old Cannon Pixma 3000 but this one has been a mayor failure. It reminds me a case I had too replacing my old Canon photo camera by a new one that also failed.I AM DONE WITH CANON!...NO MORE!!!WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO BE IS A INK SLAVE AND I JUST DECLARED MY INDEPENDENCE F... YOU CANON!!!
I do not expect this post to be read as I am communicating to you via telepathic interface in the year 2291.Moments after plugging in my freshly unboxed Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable, I found myself tumbling inside a space-time rift which has landed me 283 years in the future. There is much to be told but I haven't a lot of time, nor any tin foil. The human element is no more, only bodies connected to one another by a continuous "Denon AKDL2 Link Cable". All human consciousness, behavior and emotion is streamed to and from a central hub only known as "Paris Hilton". The scene is beyond description and I fear for my life. In fact, I am currently huddled behind a futuristic trash bin (I know it's futuristic because it is shiny silver in appearance) trying to avoid detection. Heed my warning: save your $500 USD and buy something useful like the mother-ton supply of tin foil. So far, it looks like foil is the only defense against robotic mind control and the eventual demise of a person's individualism and freedom.Bottom line: I guess I have to give this item a single star in my review as it is responsible for casting me into a frightening future where thought-controlling robots and Paris Hilton rule the world.
Well made but poorly desingned. There is no anti slip so the strap keeps sliding off your shoulder. Don't buy it!
My husband spent over $200 on this frame as a gift for me less than 2 years ago. Unfortunately the warranty is only 1 year. The screen started going black - it will power on but shut off after several seconds. I did the online troubleshooting and also called tech support.Kodak will give you 25% off of a new one, or you can pay $150 to have this one repaired. You have to register with them and give them your email to receive the 25% off coupon, and you must give them a physical address. No PO Boxes. Kind of a pain for those of us who have no mail to our homes (rural) - and must go to a PO Box. I gave them my physical address - hoping that the email works.It was a nice digital frame - larger than others at the time, but over the last few years much larger ones have come out that were considerably less expensive. Totally not worth the price of this item considering the features and functionality! The Kodak brand name is not worth it on this item. Perhaps they have upgraded and upped their quality on their newer frames.I got the wireless to work - it showed up as a separate item on my network and I was able to view it as another drive. HOWEVER - this feature is totally useless if you don't want to keep your computer on all the time. It's ok though if you are having a dinner party and want to showcase certain folders or photo's during a specific event or function at your home. We ended up just running it off of a card the whole time and not switching the photo's very often - so that was kind of lame.I also liked that it had a remote. Too bad it has to go in the trash. Over $200 down the tube!
This worked for about a week and then died. Do not waste your time and money on this. Pay a little extra and get a better charger.
This dvd player is junk. Plain and simple. It is cute and when it worked it was great. The problem is it only worked for about 4 months. We started having problems with it within the first two months and by the fourth month it quit completely. I wrote the disney company about this and they offered to fix it or to give my money back, but my husband and I decided it wasn't worth it and we will never buy another disney electronic again.
We tried everyway from Sunday to get this thing to support the dvd player on the back of the front seat... it just flopped open, and would not hold the player in any viewable position whatsoever. It is a good carrying case however.
I wanted so badly to like this case. It has a small slot to put my debit card, license, and my insurance card. And that's what I really wanted (an "all in one on the go" case so i don't have to carry my wallet when I go to the store)When I first had the case the phone fit snugly and worked well... UNFORTUNATELY it just started to fall apart after just a couple weeks. The clip (like many others here have said) wore away and basically ripped off. Now I have to be very careful as the phone will sometimes fall off my belt. I returned the product and got another one thinking "okay maybe I had a lemon"... nope same exact thing happened. The leather stitching wore away and the belt clip basically fell off again. Fool me once shame on you... fool me twice shame on me. So now I'm on Amazon looking for something else that will serve my needs. If you're looking for a hip case I would definitely move on from this one and look for something more secure.
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!
Nice TV while it worked. Unfortunately, if you have one, yours will likely quit in the same way mine did after 2.5 years: You'll lose picture, but still have sound. My local repairman told me that, even if he could get the parts (they are simply unavailable from any supplier), the cost would be greater than the cost of a new name-brand TV. (He based that statement on his knowledge of the prices of similar parts for other brands he services.) Also, based on troubleshooting info I found online, I took it apart to see if there might be any bad capacitors, but they all looked good (that is, not bulging or leaking like electrolytics do when they fail). I treated my TV really well, never overheated it, and always powered it through a surge suppressor, and it still died. Serves me right for picking a TV based on its picture quality. Remember kids: Cheap products are made of cheap parts.
This product reduced my signal. I used it for a week, adjusting my antenna only to loose signal strength and channels. Once I disconnected the unit my signal strenght increased and I received more channels.
I had bough a similar product from ebay, and it works great. This one didn't do that good. Cover stay open. Good price compared to store's prices.
This is our first family digital camera. We bought it mainly because it was on sale, and it came with the highest mega pixel in the market at the time of purchase. It produces good quality pictures I must say. However, the design of user-interface for the camera need more improvement. I agree with one the reviewer who mentioned that the cover slides open easily, and even a slight push on the cover while taking pictures would turn the camera off, which was annoying as one has to push the cover open again and wait for the lense to extent, an anti-climax for people wanting a quick shot! another weakpoint about its-user interface, is that, one can't view the pictures with the cover 'open'. One has to turn off the camera (closing the cover), and only then the viewfinder menu would work. pretty annoying when one wishes to view the picture immediately after the shot, needing to shut down the camera, view and turn it on again for the next shot! I think the viewfinder uses up too much battery, and we had to reserve energy by switching off the viewfinder while taking pictures! what do you think? having a viewfinder is one of the main feature of a digital camera!!!! I think the camera should be designed to recharge the batteries without having to remove them, and this camera uses AA batteries, which dries out very quickly when we use the viewfinder. Another bummer today.. I was transfering the photos from the camera to my PC and and the camera has to be turned on all the while (meaning the cover has to be opened with the lenses extended). without realising it, the battery ran out, now I can't retract the lenses and it is still sticking out till I get home to change the batteries! How high tech! Guess I have more dissapointment to discover! This is an expensive lesson to learn on digital cameras. For first timers, I would suggest to invest some money on digital cameras magazines and check out reviews on the Net, learn more about them, go to shops, toy with them before buying them impulsively!!! Am looking for a new camera now!
I was responsible for trouble shooting one of these for about five years. I wanted to forget the trouble shooting and just shoot it.As long as the cartridges were replaced before they were empty things were mostly ok, the software was annoying and lacked most advanced settings I am used to, but if they ran out of toner between calls, the software would freeze and not allow you to select and change the empty cartridge from the computer. The first time this happened I fiddled with it for thirty minutes and read every word of documentation before calling the company. They agreed with me that the software needed some work. They were nice enough about telling me where the secret button was that you have to push in with a screwdriver to manually spin the right cartridge to where you can access it. I was told that there is no documentation of this in the manual because someone could take two out, stick their finger in and get their finger pinched by the remaining toner cartridges.It also has a toner drum that wears out fairly quickly. The client went with a different brand to replace it a couple of years ago. The worst the new printer has done is the occasional paper jam.I know there were a few other things that both the client and I didn't like about this machine, but I can't remember them off the top of my head.
And if I'd wanted a battery operated radio, I'd have bought one!We cranked and cranked for about 10 min total, the charging light went on, but it only worked when we put in AA batteries. When I called Jensen with the 800 number in the manual, I got the message that all circuits were busy- this was during the day on a weekday.I am returning it, it's a dud. No wonder it was $15 instead of $50, like the others I see around.
I ARE CAN HAS THIS CABLES AND IT DOESNT DO THE THINGS IT SAYS IT CAN DO WITH THE OTHER THINGS INSTALLING IT MAKING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAPPINESS AND GLOOM TOUCH IT AND ITS SHEEN CLOTH COVERINGNESS THAT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A DYNAMO INSIDE THE ROOM MAKING THE MONEY TO HAVE THIS CABLES MAKES YOU WANT TO HAVE IT MORE SO BUY TOO AND YOU WONT HAVE OFFENSE!
This is my second Belkin that went belly up within a year and a half. This unit was only a year old. It let off a continuous tone with red light. I would have thought maybe the batteries needed replacing but there was a smell of burnt electronics that made me think otherwise. As I am 0 for 2 with Belkin UPS reliability, I must warn you not to buy one!!! I have a 6 year old APC that is still going with just battery replacement. I plan to get another one to replace the Belkin.
It is a a very disingenuous practice to write a 5 star "customer review" of a product that you are a seller of. Even if it is under the guise of "Additional Product Info!", it is still manipulating the rating system at Amazon, since customers sort searches with average customer rating and your products come out on top. Because of your lack of integrity as a seller, I will never buy a GS Wholesale product. I am also going to complain to Amazon about your rating manipulation.
Had a PQI reader just like it which I lost, got this one. It fell apart after a week. I took it apart and fixed it, but it still reads very SLOW, about 1/10 of the speed of the PQI. The card DOES fit well inside of the reader, well at least before it got stuck inside of it. I give up on readers unless I can find another PQI...Ill just use the cable for photo transfers....HD Tach reported a tranfer rate of 2.8 Mbps with th PQI showing 11 Mbps on same USB port. Not worth sending back, let alone dealing with Amazon.com with returns.
Just wanted to put my 2 cents in and let folks know that this machine just stops working for no reason. Sad cause it was great while it lasted....
It beats sitting in a tree with a big bird suit on waiting for birds to come and say hi.
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 stupid thing does not even upload the freaking voice saved data. How freaking WORTHLESS is that? I'm sorry, but I can buy a 2 cent voice recorder to just record something if that's what just I want to do. Don't put a freakin recording feature on the stupid thing if you won't let the user upload the data. WORTHLESS.
I received this as a Christmas gift and was looking forward to using it.It is supposed to be easy to load photos via a USB cable, but I found this interface to be flaky and report errors on my PC. I had to connect and reconnect several times to load anything on the picture frame. When it finally worked, the picture quality looked like something from the 1980s--pixelated and off-color. I'll be returning this for another brand.
The Zen had nice asthetics but didn't work well. The program required to make the player work was difficult to navigate through and failed to continue funtioning after a short time. When I tried logging on to the Website to find a customer service link. That didn't exist. So next time I will buy an IPOD from a store where I can get " customer service " if need be. I have several friends with IPODS and they are all happy with the functionality and if something goes wrong there is a big retailer ready to stand behind the product. When I purchased the Zen, I thought I was saving $50.00 I was actually throwing away $260.00 because it doesn't work and there isn't a contact person to help me fix or reconfigure the program to make the Zen work again. So I threw it in the garbage last week. This weekend I'm off to P.C.Richards to get an IPOD.
its been only 2 weeks, it is broken already ( not physically), I mean not working properly. yesterday it mislead me and made me travel 20 miles extra unnecessarily. FInally I had to shut it down and find my own way to the destination. It was not a remote area, i picked up a friend of mine from boston logan airport and had to drop them off at boston downtown but I ended up going to revere. I restarted it and tried again still it didnt work properly. I dont know if the amazon is gonna replace it, i ahve to call them today and find out.
Bought this item for my camera for a Cruise to Greece, so I could take lots of pictures. The item came in record time and the price was right. While on the cruise I inserted the new Scandisk into the camera and found it was forever locked. I tried sliding the little switch a number of directions but never did get it to work.Cruise without a Flashcard!
This is the biggest hunk of junk I've ever seen. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRIVE!!! It crashed within the first two months, and it was only used and turned on 5 times total in that period as I manually backed things up. I lost all data! I will NEVER buy another Maxtor product, and since Seagate owns them I will never buy a Seagate item. Look into Buffalo, I have had good luck with them, and their customer service actually trys to help you instead of laughing in your face and telling you to pay them more money.
This _could_ be a great keyboard, but after only one day with it I couldn't go on using it. It is possible to adjust it so that your hands are in a very comfortable position. The problem is that the action on the right side of the keyboard is terrible - the keys require _way_ too much travel to activate, and the action on the right side is much, much too stiff. Not only is there too much travel for each key, unless the keys are pressed down at an angle exactly pependicular to the keyboard, they won't go down. So my hands ended up more tired than they would have been on my old keyboard. I had to return it.
We bought the 30GB video iPod last Christmas (05) and on day 100 (10 days out of warrenty) the screen spontaneously cracked from the inside, without being dropped or mishandled. It literally went into the pocket OK and came out a few minutes later broken! Again, there was nothing that should have caused it to break! And, there is no exterior damage or scratching whatever. From reading posts at Apple and elsewhere, it is very common with this model. Beware!We took it to the local Apple store in Tampa and fortunately in our case it was declared caused by an internal "thermal" problem that cracked the inside glass layer. The tell-tale sign were large "ink spot" looking marks on the screen, being only cracked inside--the outer plastic layer was perfect, and absolutely not external damage evident. Got a new iPod. Apple didn't quibble about being a little past the 90 days...and now we have 180 days from the orginal purchase. A great prduct but two stars because of the self-destructive nature of the video iPod's (like the Nano before) screen.
The average selling 20 dollar boombox could out performe this hunk of junk. My little Bose Wave radio has a much better sound than this and a much more power than this. Don't buy it!
I owned many models of Mail Station & loved them from the years 1999-2006 but since then there are no ISP servicers for this gadget. It used to be owned by Earthlink whom was then bought out by Cidco and now there isn't anyone providing service to send/receive emails with this thing which is too bad since it was easy & fun and a way to communicate without the internet without spam or any advertizing. Whenever mailstation has a new provider ( doubtful ) I will purchase another 1 year contract as my gadget still functions it's just that I cannot connect without an ISP. Everyone whom owns this thing knows what I speak of; it's obsolete so why buy one ? ( If you read the disclaimer below it states they won't supply service to new customers ; so what is the point in buying this ? )
I think the machine I tried was an individual Lemon. I tried to make copies of patents in stacks of 5 to 30 sheets in the document feeder at a time. It started out jaming every other sheet. It quickly went to jaming 3 out of 4 tries. I used 4 different papers of different thicknesses without any solution to the problem. It was obviously never tested at the factory. The packaging was excellent with no damage in shipping or handling. When I returned it, I checked out a demo unit and discovered the demo unit had black electrical tape applied over one of the document feeder parts. It looked like a neat job performed by a factory technician. My guess is, it has an inherent weakness by design that requires field repair. I am a product design engineer so I inspected all of the parts from a design standpoint to see if there was a defect or obvious fix.
This is a cheap cable in both cost and quality. When connected between my Voodoo3 3000 card and my Mag Innovision DX17F monitor, the picture quality was poor, with severe &quot;ghosting&quot; of the screen. This cable does not have the cylinders on each end as most monitor cables do. I assume the lack of these cylinders is what causes the degradation in signal quality.
It is useless! It darkens the screen a little but there is nothing "privacy" about it! In fact, it darkens the screen TOO much! I can stand anywhere and at any angle and can see the screen as clearly as I would if I was sitting in front of it. What a colossal waste of money. Sometimes inexpensive determines the quality of the merchandise.
This is a very CHEAP player. I bought 2- one for my wife and 1 for myself. the faceplates of both broke within a few weeks. In both cases, my wife and I just had them in our pockets and our keys (I guess) broke the faceplates.Also, if you listen to longer podcasts or ebooks and turn the player off, it does not start where you stopped it at. The navigation is difficult. Another problem is that the microphone button is in a bad location and I constantly hit it and it is difficult to get it to stop and change back to the player. Overall, avoid this player
I've had the Logitech MX5000 combo kit for over a year. When I first purchased it I was so pleased that I bought a second for my other computer. However they have a long way to go to perfect this pair. Every month or so it disconnects the bluetooth pairing and you have to go through the re-connect excercise. An annoyance, but I liked the extra functions. Now I'm having issues where I either lose the keyboard or mouse and have to re-install the entire software package to get it to function again. If it were just on one set, I could chalk it up to a single defect. However, it happens on both with increasing frequency. It's gotten to the point where I'm now looking for a wired pair to avoid this frustration. Save yourself the aggrevation and keep looking for something more reliable.
I ordered and recieved the Sharp Aquos 26" LCD-TV. The reviews were highly positive so I thought that it was worth the risk of buying such an expensive product online. After setting up the TV I noticed a thin red vertical line on the left side of the LCD panel, at first unobtrusive but then more and more noticeable. I called Sharp and they referred me to a local tech repair store to have the TV looked at. When I called the repair store I was told that they did not know how to repair the BRAND NEW SET, and that they had emailed Sharp for instructions. The T.V. was delivered four days ago to my home; two days later it was in the shop; and now it will remain there until next week at the very least, I have been told. Not such a great deal after all.
Not since Milton Sawyer accidentally uttered the imcomprehensible phrase "web...cam..." in 1812 has there been a more pathetic excuse for a webcam.Logitech should be ashamed for themselves. They should know better. I actually trusted this company based on speakers, keyboards, and mice ... until now.
I bought this as a gift to myself, because it was inexpensive and a way to carry my daughters pictures around.1. They put a sticker right over the screen face! Not the kind that peels away with no residue. No, a sticker that leaves a gluey sticky surface after you pull it away. It covers the entire area of the viewing screen.2. I can't get the software to work. At all. I've uninstalled it and reinstalled it and scoured the web and went to the Coby website and downloaded it and I can NOT get the PhotoViewer software to work.This was an absolutely worthless purchase and I am returning it.
I am always skeptical with these inexpensive laptops and this time I should have been more so. The lap top has been in the shop more than out and the technicians keep claiming that Vista is not working right with the equipment. Who knows? The vaunted media capabilities of vista don't work with it. Leaving you with a pretty useless machine. By the time you purchase the necessary additional software to get what you need to make the machine even marginally useful (word processing and spreadsheets), you are at the price of a basic Mac. The Mac is like your television, you open the box and it works. All of these windows based computers would be like receiving your television without the remote and then having to purchase that seperately and then program it in. Would you ever buy such a TV? Then why buy one of these?
Coby 887 arrived as a Christmas present along with a 2 Gig CF card. The Coby photoframe would not accept the CF card. Purchased a 2 gig SD card, which Coby could read, but USB connection to computer would not recognize the Coby unit. Windows XP could not associate a driver for the unit and the Coby website has no drivers for this unit. Unable to load any photos directly.One more try -- to buy a USB cable and try to connect a flash drive, after loading the flash drive from the computer. If that fails - and maybe even if it works - it'll get exchanged for something better, and usable.Coby DP-887 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player & 2 Metal Frames
The UPS always shut down my computer in 30 seconds after power failure, but the battary level is above 70 %. The tech sopport engineer gave me nothing helpful, and just asked me to replace it.Do not buy productions from Belkin again.
I've bought more expensive joysticks before, and i always came back to this one just because i liked the layout of it. The problem is though, i've gone through two of these because they tend to wear out pretty easily.I dont really use joysticks all THAT much, maybe i'd use one for 2-3 hours a week, but i seem to have to buy a new one every year. Eventually, especially with these logitech ones they get to a point one day where they get so far out of calibration that it's literally impossible to calibrate them back in.I guess in the future i'm going to just have to buy some high end joystick just so i dont have to keep buying new ones.
This is a piece of junk and the description is misleading. Don't buy it! See more detail by searching for item B0002H0CQI.
its a good idea. however griffin executed iTRIP poorly. The frequency doesn't reach my car stero.not recommmended product.
The plug doesn't fit as tightly as it should in the Inspiron and the battery light continuously flashes between orange and green. I will be paying the big bucks for one from Dell.
I have has this TV for approximately 5 years. I really liked it when I first for it other than it is kind of loud, hard to get use to at first.After just a year I had to replace the lamp which is between 100-200 dollars, not in when it just goes out and you have to scramble around to find it and have to order online, when you only have 1 TV it's a bummer.Now for the worse part... A few months ago I noticed a little white dot on the screen for someone with a little case of OCD it drives you nuts, BUT... Now a couple months later there is 23 white dots and about 30 black dots so it can bug me whether I am watching a light screens or a dark one! Yippee! Needless to say I HATE this TV I think it's garbage and wouldn't recommend it to anyone!
CX300 is great if you don't listen to techno, trance, or any bass heavy music. You can not, i repeat, can NOT, hear the bass in a crowded place. Sure it sounds great when your listening to it for the first time in your quiet room, but once you go outside? Why the hell did I buy this?Get V-Moda Bass Freq for 20 USD if you do. To be honest, I could hear no difference in the quality of sound between V-Modas and CX300s. Sure, you can hear vocals a bit better, but the bass makes up for it.Too Long Didn't Read Version.Techno, Trance, Bass Heavy Music => V-Moda Bass Freq. There is no headphones under 200 USD that has more bass than this headphone. I assure it. Bassheads will love these.Classical, Vocal, Rap (friends prefer CX300s) => CX300s. Be prepared to hear NO BASS during subways or noisy places. Have fun with these.But of course, CX300s are a huge improvement from Ipod Headphones and Skullcandies. My friends who have those cheap excuse for in ear headphones cried when they heard CX300s. So that's a plus. Right?
I'm quite pleased that Amazon allowed me to return this product. It may work for some PC installations, but did not work for any of my 4 computers.1) No software support for Windows Vista, neither 32-bit nor 64-bit. No promise of when or even if it might be available.2) Pretended to work under Windows XP SP2, but I never could register my fingerprints with success. I have used other fingerprint scanners successfully.3) The software supplied does not treat the scanner as a standard security authentication device, useful for securing all sorts of things; instead, it mostly claims to work for logging into Web sites with IE, although some people say it can be used with Firefox if you get an add-in. I couldn't tell about this, as I could not get it to work at all with 2 XP machines.4) I would have rated it as zero stars, not even one, but the Amazon review software would not let me do this.But 5 stars to Amazon for taking it back!
this piece of poo corrupted my computers files. now i had to reformat the hard drive and i lost all my important files. i am not pleased. i think the iomega super dvd burner at staples is alot better. It has its own backup software and burning software. Anyway i couldnt even turn the f**kin thing on. For all you computer users i suggest u go buy something else instead of being f**ked by target. thanks Timmy
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.
This tv does in fact have high failure rate I know I purchased oneJanuary 2 2008 and the tv would turn its self off after only minuetsof watching. Little trouble shooting with Philips shows that the unit had power board failure. Also when you would turn the tv off only the screen would sometime go out the power board would remain on with led lights on the board still Glowing. you can view the green led lights on the board by looking through the vent holes from the back.When the is turned off the lights should go off PER Philips. Sometime mine would sometime they would remain on after turning the unit off.I returned the tv for replacement and the second tv did the same exact thing the TVs were MFG only one month apart. I wounder how many people have this same set that are not even aware of the power board not shouting off? If I had two sets with same problem you know there has to be many out there with same falure.This tv looks great that is what sold me and the price and the name Philips. I got my refund and purchased a Samsung. after all this and dealing with Philips. When I see the name Philips I turn my head. Never again will I purchas a Philips brand again
This router has always acted strange with both of my macs. It seems like anywhere from every 7 to 20 minutes, it just stops loading internet signals... but stays "connected" to the computer. Which means I am constantly hitting "turn airport off" waiting 5 seconds, and then hitting "turn airport on" and it works again. SO, since this happens on both of my macs, obviously I would not recommend it to any mac user.For the most part, there are no PC related problems in my household. The only other problem with this router is something that developed a few months after purchase. It used to not matter which was turned on first: the modem or the router... but now our router is a spaz. It seems to get confused if it gets turned on first. So the only way ANY of the computers (wired/wireless, pc/mac/xbox) can connect to the internet is if the modem is turned on first, and you wait for it to connect entirely to the internet... and then you can plug in the router. This used to be really frustrating because our modem would disconnect often... so we would have to turn that off, then on, wait for it to connect, and then turn the router on.Overall, this router takes the convenience out of wifi through the hassles that it presents. Don't buy it. I would definitely recommend that Apple wireless router... but that's a bit expensive, so just LOOK AROUND. In any case, just don't buy this one. It's a piece of junk.
I could not get my MP3 player to sound clear through my car stereo. I live about 15 miles from downtown Chicago. Maybe I'm too close to the big city for the product to work.
I am very disappointed with this product. Good thing I was a DJ for many years because I have knowledge of running wires all over the place! I actually laughed when I had all of the wires in place on this unit; the back looked like I had just assembled an entire entertainment center! On top of all that, you have to read the instructions very carefully, oh and make sure you find that silly switch to flip (which is not easy) before you hook it up via ethernet cable for the initial installation. Bottom line, you need to jump through too many hoops to get this thing to sing for you. Good Luck!
The headphones that I received were an ugly red-orange. The main picture was quite deceiving.
I too bought this tv in December 2004 and here we are July 2008 and it already has failed me, not even 4 years. The problem I had is that whenever I would turn on the tv by remote or finger, the tv would come on then turn off by itself. It happened so many times that I finally gave up and called a repairman. He came out and 49.00 bucks later said he would take the board with him to have it repaired to a tune of 300.00 I stupidly paid him the 300 total and now I have it for sale. Dont buy this dumb tv its too heavy you need about 4 guys to load it and unload it if you dont break your back first or cut your hand. I would never buy another sony again. The repairman says he sees these tvs a loft with this problem. The only person getting rich here is the repairman. Run, dont walk, away from the sony.
The CD tower is a nice idea in the picture but the thing needs to be mounted into the wall otherwise it will completely fall oever. It is very poor quality and not at all worth the purchase.
The Delivery Was Fast. They Packaged The (2) Rechargeable Batteries Very Well. But, As For The Batteries Themselves, They Are Not That Great. The Lose Their Charge Very Quickly After Being On The Phone For No More Than Less Than An Hour. Sometimes 30 Minutes. On A Scale From 1 to 10, I Give These Batteries A 3. Not Great Or Long Lasting Rechargeable Batteries.
This is a nice portable viewer but do not buy it to use to copy photos from your memory cards in the field, it is not reliable enough for that. I stored over 13 gigs of photos on it during a recent trip and two folders of over 300 photos "disappeared". I could not view or download the photos. I thought they were lost or corrupted, but I was able to recover them using the $200 OnTrack Easy Recovery Program. Although it was the only way I would have recovered my photos, Epson later told me not to use it. I also had problems with the battery not charging within the first week and even problems running the unit on AC power. All this happened in the first month I had the unit, but Epson would not refund or replace the unit. I sent it to them for warranty service and it came back quickly with no explanation of what they did. I have no confidence I can save photos to this unit as backup, which is the reason I bought it. If you are willing to spend this much on a portable viewer, it is excellent, but if you want a reliable tool to backup photos on the go, DON'T BUY THE EPSON P-2000 or P-4000, stick with a laptop.
It is a switch, but you can't just turn it and get sound. You have to play around with it.
The picture is clearly a "lime green" or "light green" cable what you get is a ugly dark green. Beware This Is Not the product you will get, they really need to correct this picture.
At least Netgear is consistant, all of their products are garbage, this one is no exception. I was traveling to my families house, and in a jam I had my sister run out and buy a wireless card for her son's computer, so he could get hooked into the internet to play his game. I am no newbie,I am a network engineer with almost 20 years experience with PC and networks. Well, I get this card and follow procedure to the tee, even download the newest drivers. For the life of me it would not get an IP from the router, yes the firewall was off. Finally, after hours of playing around, I just set it to all static, I manually configured the card, and that was the answer. No there was no problem with DHCP because my laptop got an addy right away.Both Netgear cards and routers are total garbage. In the past they made good products. Whoever writes their driver software should be fired, also whoever manufactures and QAs the new junk that Netgear is putting out. I don't care how big the antenna is, if the thing doesnt work, its useless. I now never buy Netgear, always DLink which works all the time.
OK. This is a really cool product with amazing features with only two design flaws - POOR ROUTING ALGORITHM and maps that are not very readable. The main point of a GPS is to get me to my destination and help me find my way when i'm lost. Because the routing algorithm is terrible, i can't just trust it and use it blindly. because the map isn't readable, i can't "study" the map and find a good rout. Plus, it crashed on me twice. I just returned it and am buying the Nuvi 200w. i have used it side by side with the navigon and found it to have much fewer features but a much better algorithm with a more readable map (plus wide screen) and a lauder speaker. I will now list the good and the bad:BAD:* routing algorithm* map not readable (does not do a good job highlighting highways, and main local roads)* crashes* when i'm stopped at an intersection, it looses its orientation, thinks the car has turned around, and starts telling me to make a U Turn (even if i turn off the U turn option)* Traffic information useless - i live in NYC and found that the traffic was not realizable and thus did not help me avoid traffic* does not high lite the local "main" roads. thus.. .if your trying to find your way around you don't know which main road to use* speak volume too low - can't hear it when i'm playing music or have the window openGOOD:* amazing features* way ahead of all other GPS devices* lets you "zoom" to see the full rout* window mount places the device very close to you. this makes the view "larger" and lets you interact with it while driving.bottom line - maybe i'll consider the next generation, but for now i'm staying a way and so should you.
I needed a plug and play device for my mom who is computer illiterate and can't view her digital photos that way. I thought this would be a nice alternative. She could take her memory card straight from the camera to the digital frame. Nope. Doesn't work that way. The frame only displays pictures with a certain style of filename, no more than four digits long, and it doesn't recognize the "underbar" charater. So, first I had to download the pictures to a computer for her and rename them all, then re-upload them to the memory card. Second, it only displays pictures in a JPG format, but these were created that way, so no problem there. Once I got the pictures to display on the digital frame, the resolution was awful! The colors were off and the pictures fuzzy and unclear, even though on the conputer screen, the pictures were beautiful. Anyway, I boxed the silly thing up and returned it. No way was it worth $100. I wouldn't pay a single dollar for it because it doesn't do what it says. It's not a good display for digital pictures, unless maybe you print one out and tape it to the front of the frame!
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.
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.
When I travel, I have spend more time packing up my electronic gear then my cloths so the thought of having to carry a few less cables was quite appealing. The problem, however, is that the cords that come with the iGo are completely unreliable. I have gone through 3 sets of replacement cords in a few years and now I am in need of a fourth set. The replacements aren't that expensive but when you are out on the road and your power cord stops working it means your computer stops working and furthermore, trying to get a replacement cord can be difficult, even online.I highly recommend skipping the use of iGo products unless they improve the quality of the cords. I'm sure it is very big business for them selling replacements but when spending $100 or more for power adapters you would hope they would last at least as long as the original would with the same usage.
If I were to use this product as a DVD player I would be highly disappointed; I am using it as a monitor for my A/V Theater.If you attemp to play DVDs, most of them either won't play or they scip or get stuck on a sceen. The sound is very low so you must use head phones or plug the unit into amplified speakers.Other than this, the Picture quality is beautiful.
I ordered this item after reading the positive reviews here. BIG MISTAKE. Upon setting everything up, it all worked great for about two hours... then the dreaded "UNPLUG/PROTECT" screen came up. Now it won't turn on but for a few moments before returning to protect mode. (and no, it's not a short in the wires or overheating... it protects even when stone cold, and with no speakers plugged in) I called sony and they say it is a short in the box. So now my two options are to unhook everything, repack EXACTLY the way it came to me and reship back to the online store I bought it from (with enormous hastle and expense) or take the receiver in to a sony authorized service center (which happens to be across town, and only open monday-friday, 9-5pm. So much for being convenient). This thing is brand new and already needs repairs!!On top of that, even out of the box, NONE of the video inputs worked. Audio was fine, but video was dead as a doornail, right from the start.And even on top of the fact that this machine CAME broken... it sucks even when it works right! The DVDs take forever to load, and it comes with HDMI out, but NO HDMI IN! So if you're an HDMI user, I hope you have multiple HDMI inputs on your television... one for your cable box, one for this crappy system.This is a piece of junk. For the love of god, don't waste your money.
I bought this product and when it arrived the installation CD wasn't in the package. I called Linksys and after an extremely long wait on hold was told they would be happy to replace the package I received...as long as I paid for shipping both ways. They couldn't (read: wouldn't) just send me the installation CD. How's that for horrible support? Then they recommended that I call Amazon for them to send me the disk...I have had other problems with Linksys support and it is horrible by default! Don't buy Linksys products unless you like to be abused by their customer (NO)service department.
WD 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 WD 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.
I bought these for jogging because I wanted something that was sweat resistant, but after only a few steps, they fell out of my ears. I had to run back to my house to switch back my ipod headphones. Honestly, it doesn't matter how they sound because they are unusable. I wish I hadn't wasted my money. Please don't make the same mistake!
this was the wrong adapter for the laptop. it does not fit the M55 series. it must be it some other manufacture of a laptop but it does not fit a Toshiba laptop
It worked one day for 8 hours, then took one day off. I mean it. 24 hours could not do anything about. Tried upgrading firmware to 5.3_5, tried reseting using the tiny button, tried cooling it off. Even the power LED was not stable. Then, it worked fine for another 4 hours, and refused to respond to me the next morning. I believe it freezes just seconds after initialization. My wife was screaming on me because I wasted so much time trying to figure out what happened. Search for "mr814v2 problem" on google and you'll see how many people complaining its quality. This unit is going back to shelf for sure!
I bought this scanner for my son at Christmas. I didn't hook it up for about 3 weeks. What a waste of $100! It has never worked. The pics have a purple hue on them which we cant correct. Refuse to pay $30/hr for tech support. Staples refused to take as a return because it was over 2 weeks old (even with receipt). STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!
Will not run on vista or windows 7 because drivers are not digitally signed. Reply from Celestron Tech support."Thank you for contacting Celestron Technical Services.Unfortunately we have no Win 7 drivers for this model, which was discontinued several years ago.Clear skies,Celestron"Thanks for nothing. How can you not support a product that is still being sold new??? Amazon take note. Time to do your part in protecting your customers. ( I did not purchase at Amazon, otherwise I am sure they would except a return. ) Expensive usb led light.
I purchased this product and within 2 months it starts to behave in a strange way, out of no where. It goes from working perfectly to shutting down without warning. I contacted Tech Support, with them providing a method of re-starting, but of course I lose all information data. It restarts but only for a few days, then shuts down and will not re-start. This continues for 5 months. I communicate again with Tech Support, they give instructions for sending unit in to be checked. They call me stating unit is not covered under warranty due to a cracked display, which was not the case at all when I very carefully packaged and shipped it. It was in "like new" condition, had never been dropped nor mishandled. The cost to repair was $270.00!! I refused to go with that option and will never buy another of their products. In my opinion their customer service and tech support is lousy and certainly not trustworthy. There are too many other good choices of products out there to have to worry about being "hung out to dry" with a worthless warranty.
I only got this because it came free with my new Canon A3300 IS as a promotional deal. Reading the description, I thought that the legs would extend at least a little bit, but it really is only about 6 inches tall once the legs are opened. The camera sits on it just fine, but I doubt I will ever use it. If I have a table or surface tall enough to set it on, I will probably just lean on the surface and shoot rather than go through the hassle of getting the tripod out and screwing the camera onto it.It may prove useful if we decide to take some quick family portraits for Christmas cards or something, but unless you do a lot of that, I wouldn't waste your money.
The RCA cable looked nothing like the image. The image makes it look like a high quality cable, yet when it arrived, it was just a basic, low-end cable.
I have had nothing but trouble with this product. It cannot distinguish between trays, therefor you must load and unload each time you switch from one type of paper to another. The carriage continuously locks up, requiring resets, and paper jams, usually damaging the photo paper. I would estimate that only 25-30% of the printing attempts are successful. When it does print, the rollers either scratch the emulsion on photo paper or it prints slightly askew. Eventhough I have bought extra photo cartridges, I am returning mine. I believe money is better spent elswhere
No electronics are currently using this type of device, do not buy unless you have recently purchased new technology.
This is supposedly the same item that Olympus sells directly for use with their cameras (I'm using it with the EP1). As other's mentioned, it is very difficult to get the PC sync cable into the port. The post is too large, and you can feel that it is bending the guides in the cable. Because I am using this exclusively in the studio and can leave my cable plugged into this item, it's not a huge deal. At the same time, for such an expensive and "OEM" solution, it's inexcusable. If I felt like bothering with it, I would definitely send this back and look at cheaper versions that may work just as well without the design issues.I purchased it despite other's pointing out this flaw specifically because I was in a hurry to test my camera out with a strobe setup, and didn't want to have to deal with cheaper versions that didn't work electronically.
In a nut shell, I had a bad experience with this card ... period. I purchased two of them and the problem was identical. It wasn't an XP configuration problem (i never got that far). Simply put, I couldn't even power-up my PC when this card was installed in the PCI slot.Anyway, I only needed one 1394 FireWire port, and I was using audio &quot;built-in&quot; to the motherboard ... so ... I purchased a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS (with an integrated 1394 FireWire port). Now I have awesome sound &amp; the port that I needed all for about 30 bucks more than I would have spent for the FireConnect 4300 alone.In retrospect, I'm glad this card never worked.
Unlike many routers this one doesn't allow you to navigate to 192.168.1.1 and punch in your important info. Instead, this router wants you to navigate to routerlogin.[net] or somesuch nonsense. But that's not what drove me bonkers. The insurmountably erratic wireless performance is what drove me bonkers. I tried for a couple of days and returned it. I had this same problem with another of these routers but wrote the badness off to microwave towers in the area - that's not the problem. It's just a crummy router. I went with the Linksys which set up in 5 minutes and has worked flawlessly.
The Lexar 1GB MS Duo Pro is awesome. The price was good and the order and shipment from Amazon was 5 star.
I ordered two of these 15ft HDMI cables because there were numerous positive reviews and the price was very low. When they arrived, I plugged one in where I had temporarily put a 6ft HDMI cable. Immediately, the picture began to include noise. Every so often, a whole section of picture would flicker with no information and then back to normal albeit still noise filled. I tried the other cable and the same effect occurred. Finally, I replaced the 6ft cable I had bought on Amazon years ago, and the picture returned to normal.
If this headset is made like the set I received, then they are absolutely the biggest piece of garbage I have purchased in my life . "WATCH OUT" folks , as they don't fit the human head in any Way-Shape -or Form! Now in light of the fact that "LABTEC" make some of the "GREATEST" sounding headphones around , this particular model should be "BURNED at the STAKE" ! I bought the Labtec LT-440 and they are up in the "Professional Studio Class" as far as quality in sound bar-non . I don't know the story on the C-110 , but stay away > FAR AWAY ! Buy the Labtec "LT-440" and you'll be in heaven especially at under $8.00 a pair ! WOW !!! Pat Simmons
The individual system I bought from Amazon was a lemon. It worked, but erratically. So I take it in to the local repair shop, and it turns out that I had a bad logic board (that it, what most people call a motherboard) and they send it off to Apple to get the logic board replaced.That was *two weeks ago*. Apple says they don't have the part to replace, even after two weeks, and they don't know when they will be in stock.. So, I have paid for a computer that I cannot use (or even see...).When the system ran, it ran fine and was fast and all that. But if you are unwilling to wait forever if you need repairs, you should think twice before buying a MacBook.
I've had this mouse for about six months now and I've had no problems with it for about the first two. When I first got it in the mail I was excited because it was a Microsoft product and I definitely expected it to last longer than it did. I will give this product an okay rating on the battery life. It has a longer battery life than most other optical wireless mice I've used in the past. However, the biggest problem with this mouse is that the USB connector did not last long at all. You have to be extremely careful when plugging in and removing it. If you even slightly bend it too much the wrong way, take for instance your leg or knee taps it when you have your laptop placed on your lap it will stop functioning. The green light will go off and you will have to take it out and put it back in. I was so lucky as to have this happen to me after two months until a week or so ago. I was sitting on my couch and bent over to get something with my laptop on my lap, when i came back up my knee tapped the usb a little and it broke completely. From now on I will be steering clear of Microsoft's wireless optical mice.
We purchased the Xerox 6115MFP less than a year ago.Frankly, I would have loved to keep this printer forever even if it was just for the color prints and quality of the printing. Alas- paper jamming (and paper misfeed warnings)was the game of this printer. After having to open the machine up, take out and replace the paper from the feed and checking setting countless of times -- a permanent error message went onto the screen only to make the printer fully non-functional.Luckily, we had registered the product warranty information - and after a trip our boonies college town by a Qualified Technician, he mentioned that the problem was an error due to Humitity (did I mention that this is in Maine in February? When its 10 below? Lets just say humidity in the winter is NOT a problem here!) He "fixed" that problem, and after returning a day later with parts - he pronounced it "fixed" completely. This time.After 5 or 6 more times coming to our fabulous 30-minutes-to-see-a-movie-town in less than 2 months, we were awarded with a replacement (6180MFP).We have just started to set it up - already I can tell the machine is much faster on copies and faxes in the printing session - and I am hoping madly that it prints fabulously as well.The replacement toner cartridges are - of course - even MORE expensive than the other, but what can you do?So - I can't totally reccomend the new machine we have recieved, but I can say it HAS to be better than the original machine we had! Please beware of purchasing!
This unit features a chintzy detachable faceplate with way too much give - press it near the volume button and you can raise or lower volume; press it near the tuner controls and you can change stations. Not good. Four months after installation I was getting sound crackling and drop-offs. Then it mysteriously stopped emitting any sound at all. I sent it in to Sony and they claimed the unit had &quot;water damage.&quot; Another mystery...no water had every touched this unit, no spills, nothing. Sony wouldn't replace the unit as &quot;water damage&quot; isn't covered on their warranty.When the unit worked, it did work fine. Decent display, features, etc. But it's durability (I can't give it more than 1 star: I had it installed in the middle of June and it stopped working at the end of November) is terrible.
I'm sorry I ever left my Handspring Neo. This unit is smaller and has a color screen, but that screen is considerably smaller than my old screen. Some third party software did not migrate to the new unit, particularly a freeware password saver which I liked a lot. The program came across, but not the data. This new Z22 hot synced with my Windows XP and Apple Powerbook at home, but it won't hot sync with my Windows 2000 computer at work. Technical support suggested I send it back, but I doubt that will fix the problem. All in all, it's been a frustrating experience.
i bought these for myself as a christmas present and it was more like the nightmare after christmas. these do not fit in your ear, there is a stiff wire that you can bend behind your ear to hold them in, you will bend and bend and bend then shake your head and they fall out. you cant see the little left and right marker its a teeny tiny raised letter in a spot difficult to find. but after one month of trying to use these the plastic cracked and the bud broke off. this is truly a case where paying more is less. TRUST ME!!!! there are better ones out there much cheaper.
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
im sorry but this kit is absolutely awful, first of all the magnets are not strong at all gets ripped of my little branches very easily, second of all the freaking thing is impossible to tune, third you can find this exact same kit on the internet for so much less i should've reserch more before ordering this, NEVER AGAIN!
Two things made this purchase a poor one:1. The sound is much too bright for me--it is fatiguing and uncomfortable.2. I get tiny shocks to my ears when connected to my laptop or Blackberry. The standard earbuds with the BB were far superior to these.
Great concept and with a little practice this device does delever usable duplicates (Equivilent to a fax). The software that comes with this pen is great.Enough of the good.The battery life in this pen is terible. I had to replace the original batteries within a week. I haven't had the heart to replace the second set yet, and haven't used my pen since I bought it.
Garbage. Prior great reviews have to be bogus! I've used 3 different sets, thinking that I must have accidentally got a bad pack. They were all the same. Low energy, not enough juice to get the photo in under autofocus, forget driving the flash and re-energizing that! I got some Radio Shack batteries to conform it was not my 3 digital cameras, and those batteries worked great. Junk, don't fall for it.
The description for this item was vague, so based on the picture depicting a thick monster style cable, i bought it. It is nothing more than a cheap thin cable and a waste of my money.
I owned a sony minidisk player that later got stolen. I was so impressed by its recording quality of sound and the editing features it had that I became a sony fan just because of that minidisk player. So when I decided to buy a portable digital voice recorder, I picked this one out and was ever confident that sony's recording quality would be excellent like that of the minidisk player. But I was so much disappointed that I felt like throwing it against the wall. The recording quality was terrible, the playback volume was not loud enough through the headphones, the small built in speaker is next to useless, the battery gets drained out fairly quickly, infact nothing about it was worth spending the $100 I purchased it for. I would not even take it for free. And now I am disgusted with sony. Actually I agree with one of the reviewers that the company has a psychological problem. The audio formats it develops are great but it keeps them propritory hence they don't get popular. The ATRAC format it used in its minidisk player was, in my opinion, better than the mp3 standard providing very high quality sound with smaller footprint but what can be said about their policies. Their cameras etc also force you to use sony sticks which are unusable anywhere else except in their products while if they provide mmc compatibility, it would be so nice. Anyway, I am turning towards other companies - olympus for example. But I still think about buying another minidisk player - I don't know, maybe I will just dump sony altogether.
Purchased this a few weeks ago and it appears to be a decent receiver. My major complaint is that the FM reception is virtually non-existent. I live within 15 miles of downtown Atlanta and usually have no problems pulling in many stations but this thing could not pull in even one station.To be fair I drove the receiver to another location across town and experienced the same thing. Terrible reception. I ensured that the supplied el-cheapo antenna wires (both am and fm) were attached properly and experimented with placement.My other concern is the speaker feeds on the back of the receiver. Seem poorly designed to me.I will say it's a good looking receiver and the sound quality while playing CD's and DVD's is good. Nice remote also.I rate it as a poor buy due to the reception issue.For the price it's ok if your not interested in the radio.
I have purchased two digital photo frames recently. This was one of the two. This Coby frame is a little more difficult to operate and the photos are not very clear. However, this frame was alot less expensive. So I guess you get what you pay for.
Despite the picture and description stating that this is a European power cord, it is NOT. It is a UK power cord.
I bought this PIECE OF GARBAGE television in February 2007 because it seemed like a good deal. The first one had to be returned because the remote didn't work NOR did the sleep timer and clock on the television. I spent 2 hours on the phone with their customer service trying to get it to work only to have the rep at SpectronIQ/PROTRON say "sorry, I cant help you". I brought it back to the store and got another one. The new one has an ok picture but AGAIN the REMOTE has some buttons that don't work. I called SpectronIQ/PROTRON customer service on February 15, 2007 and Marvin promised to send me a new remote. After waiting 2 weeks I call again and Jack says it will be sent in 5 days. Called back again and was told by Terrance it would be sent in 3 days, call back if I don't receive it and they will overnight it. I call back again and talk to the same guy named Terrance and he now says "we don't overnight anything, wait another 3 days, I guarantee it will be there". I call again and Terrance yet again says "wait 5 more days it should be there by then". Here we are March 26, 2007 and STILL NO REMOTE!!! THEY ARE a bunch of LIARS!!!! The MOST UNPROFESSIONAL MICKEY MOUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH. I finally get thru to a manager today named William (they always tell you that there are no managers to take calls). William says call back in 2 hours and I will have an answer for you. I call back in 2 hours and GUESS WHAT of course he now says "call back in 3 weeks and we should be able to send you one by then. If we don't send one in 3 weeks call us back." When I asked for an address to write a letter they simply say just send it to our P.O. Box with no attention to any department because they are not sure who would get a letter of complaint...This company SpectronIQ was formerly known as Protron Digital Corp and I think they changed their name because they had too many complaints of poor quality. I wonder how long they will go as SpectronIQ before they go out of business! What good is getting a low price on a TV if it doesn't work right and customer service is a joke!!!! Don't waste your time or money on this one.
it says it's whisper quiet, that's because it doesn't move any air.
This router provided ok wireless at my grandparents house when it worked, then one day the power went out. When the power came back on no internet connection, computer and printer showed no network connecting at all. When I looked at the router every light but the power was out. Tried resetting it, no luck. Total life was just over 2 years.
I just bought a brand new black video ipod last week. It sucks really bad because it dosent work with subscrition services, and it is a pain in the ass to get videos on. The black color smudges easily, and the only way to charge it is to plug it into your computor, unless you want to buy and dock fo 50$. Trust me, get a Zen Micro Photo, or even an iRiver H10. Way better than this waste of $300.
Got this product via the Pepsi points thing. Item quality was really good for the first three weeks I had it. However, I stored it in my backpack and one of the ear pieces completely fell apart. Sure, it wasn't stored as it should of (which is why i'm not that upset) but i've had much cheaper headphones that were stored the same way that lasted much longer. So, if you're going to get them, my advice is 'handle with care'.
I got three 75-822 for the sake of communication for 3-4 miles. I got them just in few days due to my Prime account but hugely disappointed. These CB radio with stock antenna would not have more than 50 yards. Yes 50 YARDS. It is a piece of junk. I have not try with car antenna but that is not the purpose of use. I want some mobility and these were like toys. I would stay away from them.......
We purchased this for a trip and it broke on the window we put it on for no reason. Made cheaply would recommend buying. Waste of money all and all. Should have believed the other reviews I read.
I got a 10 pack. The best one has the capacity of &lt;600mAh. Five of those charge for &lt;5 min before showing full. The rest four don't charge at all.I've been primarily using rechargeables since early 90s and currently have 80+ AA and AAAs in service. This is the worst bunch.Chargers used: La Crosse BC900 and Vansen BC1HU.
The DVD player won't play many DVD's, even freshly unwrapped new ones. Freezes and stutters. Simply the worst piece of electronic gear I've ever owned.
We received this printer on time. But for whatever reason we cannot get the printer to work. I need to find the return procedures to send this printer back. It appears the USB port does not work...or there is some type of configuration problem. Perhaps only the printer's network connection works. The ad for this device WAS NOT clear that this was a network printer. The was no documentation shipped with this device indicating this was only a network printer. Even if it did not have a parallel port, we could have still used the USB connection. But as I said, the USB does not work. I am very much not satisfied with this purchase.
The product was advertised as Mac compatible. Not true. The PhotoView software, needed to load the keychain digital frame, would not recognize the device when connected to my iMac G5 (OS 10.5.1). I tried it on an older iMac G4, running 10.4.11, and thought I was having better luck, as the software did see the device, but the software crashed when I tried to load pictures. I requested help from Coby, but an apparently automated support bot just kept sending me the same PhotoView software I was running. So I decided to return the frame. Then, to top it off, 6Ave decided to charge me a restocking fee for returning a defective product!
It does strange things sometimes, and the latest dissappointment comes when I am playing a DVD, and pressing PAUSE or REWIND causes the amp to reset it's audio mode to 5 CHANNEL STEREO instead of Dolby Digital for no apparent reason. There are many quirky problems like this for me and my HK. It's a shame I'm stuck with it till I can get a new one, which will bear a name rhyming with PONY. I think HK used to be a staunch competitor, but now it seems they just don't put any thought into how users will interact with thier products. This amp is downright confusing, not user friendly, and DEFIANT to my commands. I'm familiar with tech toys, and this is my white whale, elusive. Many functions you will try to make work, and for some grand set of circumstances, they will not. You'll read and read, and discover the answer eventually; "oh I get it, this will not work unless this is exactly so" and so on. Simple features become exhaustive, and you will harbor BUYER'S REMORSE. AVOID HK.
this digital photo key chain is no good will not load software on computer for windows xp no help cant not use
I ordered an "ALTERNATIVE" mount kit for a TomTom One GPS. What I got was an "ADDITIONAL" mount kit for a TomTom Go GPS. Completely useless to me. I sent a request for swapping the wrong product for the right one (their mistake, not mine). Seller doesn't reply, and I'm stuck with the wrong product. Seller has my money... I'm not happy. My advice - Stay clear of this vendor (Midway Auto Supply, Inc.)
Like everyone else says, It tilts to the left on the game's I've tried it with (BF2 and Flight Simulator)
The camera itself works very well, and I would recommend if it weren't for the notorious E18 error (search Google for it) - which occurred at a particularly unfortunate time for me. Canon charges $250 to fix the problem if it's out of warranty, and denies that there is a design flaw in the camera (which there is - thousands of people are experiencing it).
i bought two kingston like one and half years ago!!!and one broken half year ago (when i was turning my final report to my prefessor.....)end up like i need to retype everything...then the second one broken just NOw......= =i have a presentation tonight...i am sooooo pissed now...Will NEVER buy any kingston again!!!
I bought this hub about a year ago and it ran without issue for 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.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 really really want a single-purpose router, get a real one, like the Cisco 2610XM. If that's out of your price range, your application probably doesn't call for a router.
Have had difficulty flying (MS FltSim 2004) with this joystick:1. Throttle doesn't work reliably2. With stick at dead center, plane goes into steep dive with strong right turn tendency. No way to calibrate so that dead center is straight level flight.3. With stick at dead center, no twist, plane on runway wants to steer hard right. As with 2. above, no way to calibrate so that no twist is straight ahead.3. Requires too much pressure to move stick off dead center; disconcerting.As a result, I feel forced to replace this joystick with one without the above problems.
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.
I saw the mix of negative and positive reviews but rolled the dice anyway. The charger works well at home but I ordered it for the advertised 100-240V range to use on an international trip and received a standard 100V-120V charger. This makes the product of little use to me and potentially dangerous to others, if purchased for international outlets without attending the fine print.Two stars, because it works as a backup and Amazon was very pleasant to deal with, but I recommend looking for other solutions. If you still order, may you have better luck with your roll.
The Cruiser Micro 1.0 Gb comes with three colored(mine were pink, blue and clear) sleeves that act as a cap for the device itself. Depending on its current use, they slide on and off the flash drive....but they slide a bit too easily.So when you're all out of sleeve, your poor flash drive has nothing to protect it from the harmful elements of your book bag or the static on your sweater when you wear it around your neck.BUT, this flash drive never had a chance to lose all three sleeves. It died randomly when I was trying to save a programming project on it. It started off saving like it usually does, but this this time it took a ridiculous long time for a file that was under 2 Mb. But I let it save anyways without disturbance. After about 5 minutes, it finished, or at least, the save window closed. I opened up Windows Explorer but was unable to access my hard drive. The drive never worked again. Please note that while the drive was connected to my PC it wasn't smacked, touched or jarred as my tower is several feet away from all physical motion.On the bright side while it was still working, I enjoyed all that external harddrive space. And the bright LED that lit up was particularly useful when figuring out if data was still being sent from the computer. I didn't care for the programs that came with it, but it had some sort data encrypter if anyone is interested.All in all, I think I got what I paid for.
I bought this router to use with a Mac and a PC. First tried to set it up using the Mac as the hub but was a disaster--spent several hours on hold or dealing with their technical assistance, which was one of the poorest I've ever experienced. One of the three guys I dealt with was definitely in a foreign land and could not understand the questions I was asking him. Two of them were pretty snotty, as well. They finally said they couldn't help if I was using a Mac (even though their materials do mention it's compatible) and they suggested I run Windows operating system on my Mac. (OK, whatever, I need to be on Mac for my work.) So I got the system up and running using the PC as a hub, and it works fine when both computers are in the same room, but now when I move the laptop to any other room in the house I lose reception--it cuts in and out, and is basically unpredictable. I'd say avoid this brand based on their lousy customer service--the product itself might be same as other brand and obviously works like a charm for some people, but if you're having any trouble they're not going to be very helpful.
Bought this for my wife to use to watch TV when I'm asleep. Unfortunately, the device has no on or off switch - it is supposed to sense input and activate itself. However, either through the mini-jack or the RCA cables, that doesn't work reliably on our TV. The device often fails to activate itself (requiring a trip to the TV to pop the connector in and out) or, worse, turns itself off in mid-use, blasting your ears with static (since amplification is also weak, you need to have the volume way up on the headphones to get usable volume). It's also a pain to tune the signal with the dial - its extremely challenging to find the signal since it tunes for only the tiniest sliver of the dial's travel, and any twitch of your thumb loses it again.My wife has given up using it and is back to closed captions. Sigh.
This is the absolute worst desktop set you can get. My old room mate has the same one and agrees, he doesn't even use it anymore. My mouse has never worked right, the lcd display is pointless as it doesnt display any useful information except the time, and it CONSTANTLY loses connection. It's a p.o.s. and not worth 50 bucks if you ask me.
When I searched for this item on Amazon I put in Blackjack II headphone adapter and this came up. Sure enough it does not fit my blackjack II, but oh well. I'm sure it works just fine but I had to give it a star rating.
The vendor, Sunset Electronics, sent me the wrong product. When I reported the error, Sunset promised that the correct product would be sent for delivery the following day. It was not. When I complained, Sunset again said the correct product would be sent the following day. It was not, even though I received a phone call that it would be delivered the following day. I still have not received the correct product. Sunset Electronics is incompetent in filling orders purchased through Amazon and lies to Amazon's customers. Amazon should drop Sunset Electronics as a vendor.
There's a lot of product for the price and the cleaning cloth is really soft and strong. The cleaner gets off finger prints and the other little specs that get on the screen. The downside is that it actually does streak. The streaks aren't too "heavy" but there is a lot of them. I've tried it on both of my screens (Acer and Asus) several several times. You can get a little bit of the streaks off if you use a dry part of the cloth and wipe the screen over and over and OVER. Really disappointed after reading the reviews. I may return this product.
I have tried three different tuners for my Zune, including the Belkin. Two of which connect to the car radio (FM) ok. However, I would like to charge my player as well.When I received the Belkin it was, or so I thought, the device I was looking for. Upon pluging into the device (Belkin) I was happy to have it in an convinent location and charging my player. However, I will not tune clearly to ANY FM station. Also, I now get a low buzz from the cars alternater.I own a newer Xterra and have not experienced this noise since my first car stereo 10 years ago. Too bad, I was really hoping for a killer product.~Disapointed
In a word...disappointing. On phono input, the treble is fine, but if you're looking for any kind of bass, two dixie cups and a string would work as well. If you're thinking of purchasing this item...set your expectations LOW.
I totally agreed with all the reviews about the C80, I would like to ask if EPSON could help by printing on the Manual book: this printer does not last long. Buy at your own risk. It would help !!!
My printer does not recognize this ink: do not buy for Epson Stylus Photo R200.
I bought this product, recieved it the next day as planned but when I opened the box the card that was in there was an incorrect card. Instead of a 10/1000 there was a plain old 10/100. I called customer service they replaced it and sent me a new one. When I got the new one it was the SAME THING a 10/100 card in a box labled 10/1000!!! I called again told them the situation and you know what?? They said that there was nothing else that they could do about it so they refunded my money. You would think they cared about the fact that the cards that are in the G boxes are the wrong cards... I guess not... ALWAY MAKE SURE THE PART # ON THE OUTSIDE MATCH THE PART THAT IS IN THE BOX!!! I GAVE UP AND BOUGHT IT SOMEWHERE ELSE.
These headphones produce great sound, but they make your ears bend in odd-looking ways. Expect to be laughed at, while wearing these in public, because I sure expect to.The peculiar design of the grips only serve to make it difficult to put on. I spent at least a minute trying to get it right, and when I did get it, it still took about 10 seconds to put them on correctly! Not only that, but they don't feel right. I don't get that oblivious feeling, while wearing them, so it's annoying.My advice? You'd have more comfort wearing the old MDR-G63LP model.
maybe its just bad luck, but I've had this drive fail on me 3 times in the last few months, I'd spend a little more for a seagate next time... Reviews of this drive on other sites are not so bad. I give it 2 stars only becasue samsung has decent phone support.
I get a spindle -but was able to successfully write only 3 discs from 10 so far. Others has been written but cannot be read afterwards.
I bought this headphone last week. I was really excited to see a Sony muffler headphone so cheap. I have worked in professional studio in past and I know what a great quality headphone sounds like, obviously it would be dumb of me to compare it with such a headphone, BUT before i bought these headphones i was using headphones by "Cyber Acoustics" which probably cost $ 15 aprox, and honestly they have a better sound, a little more comfortable as well. I have no idea why the button for movie and music is there it doesn't change the frequencies a bit.Some people mentioned trouble using it with glasses, i wear glasses but there was not so much of trouble, a little more pressed but not uncomfortable. I wore it for 5 hours, but it's comfortable till 1-2 hours.Pros:1) Profesional look2) Long CableCons:1) Sound Quality not worth $ 252) You can hear the outer environment easily even when the headphone is properly worn and songs playing on it.
This remote is so hard to use and setup. The Xpress functions don't work properly and when used switches to different inputs each time. Most of the interaction with the remote is done on the touch screen so you have to look for the buttons, instead of being able to memorize their locations with your fingers. Get something else!
The tip of this splitter is so flimsy, where it plugs in the jack, that it's own weight causes it to fall down and lose connection. Would not have thought it from Belkin...
I believe in the title of the Essentials Kit they need to tell the customers that the PDA is NOT INCLUDED. I got the Essentials kit thinking that a pilot was included. When it got here I was shaking and shaking the box, but nothing came out but the kit. I was embarassed and irritated. They need to put it in BIG BOLD PRINT. DOES NOT COME W/ A PDA.
I wanted to listen to an FM radio at work. I work in a cubicle around a lot of computers. This device did not perform well. I have an MP3 player that I have been using but was looking for something with a longer battery life. This did not work out for me at all.
I bought this unit a week ago, and put it right to the test. Overall design, look, and feel of the unit is nice. Unit began to have problems with freezing up during route navigation, and the only way to reset it is to unplug the power source. Often times, when powered back on, it will shut itself off 3-4 times before working again. This is generally not a good thing to do while you're driving on unfamiliar roads. I e-mailed tech support, but then decided that I shouldn't need to be e-mailing tech support about a product I've owned exactly one week.Good quality and engineering is something that should be an expectation that companies are held to. For my money, I'm giving Garmin a try. As a pilot, I often use their aircraft GPS units, and hopefully their vehicle navigation units will live up to the same reputation.
I bought this Mitsubishi 65 inch about a year and a half ago. I have had numerous problems with the lamp. With it being out of warranty I am now having to deal with Mitsubishi customer relations. Now I can't even get it to turn on unless I unlock it let it set reset it and try and turn it on again. I cannot see having to deal with all these issues for the next 10 years. I can currently trying to get Mits to replace this set. Other than that the picture (when I can get one) is great) I have a 50 inch that I bought in 1999 that still works great and has never seen a repair man. It must just be this set. I would not recommend this set to anyone.
i bout this item to use with my tv, since it dosnt have an hdmi port. apparently this wire is made for projectors but that should be said in its description... so DONT get this wire for use on a tv.
If you have Outlook 2000 or later, do NOT purchase this. It is NOT compatible at this time. It will NOT download/sync correctly. Only have 32 MB - 28 leftover for storage. Lots of problems with this model. Skip it. Wait until Garmin get their acts together. Horrible return/support policy. You pay top dollars and still get a horrible PDA. Don't know where those expert reviews get their units. Recommendation for a PDA/GPS PDA? Get a Pocket PC Phone Edition (next generation is due out) and then get the Bluetooth GPS unit with it. You not only get a GPS enabled (wireless - bluetooth/802.11b) PDA but also the phone. More importantly, with Pharos, you will get REAL TIME traffic information based on your current location (if you are in the 16th largest SMSA's). If you can't wait for the second generation due out soon, get the ATT pocket pc for $99 and get the wired GPS accessory for $200. You STILL get a better product.
This FM device wooks very poorly in metro areas. I mean poorly. Maybe out in the country towns with only a couple of transmitting stations it would work as advertised. don;t waste $$ otherwise
Do not buy this camera!!!! it is the worse camera ever. We were at the lake and the camera stopped working and you can see some water had entered the camera. I sent the camera in to Olympus and they told me that I have to pay $120 to get fix after I paid $400 for it and they actually told me that I have to send the camera every year to get it refurbish. After complaining about the misleading advertisement, the lady actually told me you can go to the web and express your feelings!!!! EVERY YEAR PAY $120 - IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY - AGAIN DO NOT BUY!!!!!
I was really, excited about Lightscribe. As I bought my HP, several other manufacturer's were coming out with Lightscribe burners too. The DVD 640i was for a new computer build. Never got around to burning a dvd, only loaded the operating system and programs. A couple months later I was looking at a driver cd and left it in the dvd overnight. When I tried to access the dvd the next day, it wouldn't open or read the cd. Never did get my cd back.Still, I wanted Lightscribe, so I looked for a replacement dvd burner. Couldn't find Lightscribe available anywhere except on HP's website. Was this a great concept but bad execution?
I found the Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds to be vastly overrated. On sale at about twenty bucks, the loss didn't really break my budget but this is a piece of genuine crap sold by a highly respected sound manufacturer that does not usually miss the mark like this. There are Memorex earbuds available at WalMart for less than five dollars that are every bit as good a product as this. Mine hit the trash shortly after I tried them. Don't waste your money!
I am the fourth review and the third to complain that the tray bezel won't fit my computer case. The tray won't even open because the idiots at Pioneer decided to make the front of the tray be as big as the entire drive! Very poor engineering. I wish that I could tell you how it performs but I have to take it back without even getting a chance to see the tray open. And the worst part of it is that there was absolutely no need for the drive to be designed this way. They were simply trying to make it look "pretty". Fools... they are going to be getting a lot of drives returned.
Although it came in an EOM package, the cartridge did not last too long in the old printer in that after printing about a dozen sheets or so- the damn cartridge started to leak so I suspect that it was either somewhat defective to being with or that it was old stock, and just crapped out after brief usage. Much disappointed. Had to throw it out while cleaning the old printer.
Attention BOSE Engineers, did the base sound suddenly become too expensive? The Polk Atrium 45's are much better for half the price. The high and mid on the Polk are not as good as the Bose, but they have a very even response that is nice to listen to. I am very glad the Bose came from Crutchfield who eMaild free UPS return shipping labels.
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.
Did not like these binoculars because something must be wrong with the lens. I would see double images and it would not focus correctly. I have another pair that was just 10x50 and they are much better than this one with no double vision or images.
They never mention it in the product description, but these are completely worthless if you have a small ear canal. Not only do they constantly fall out, but the sound quality - specifically, the bass response - depends upon the fit, so no fit equals awful, tinny sound. Also, the asymmetrical cord is completely lame. I've owned various Sennheiser headphones over the year, these are the first disappointment, but a big one.
This bag was obviously designed by a person with no fingernails! If you have long fingernails at all, you are going to have a miserable time opening this case. The clasp is TIGHT and backward. Poor design. My husband had to open it for me right out of the box.To depress the prongs on both sides of the "male" part of the clasp, you need to be able to get your fingertips directly on them. Since the "female" part of the clasp is glued directly to the flap of the case, there is no room for your fingernails to go under or past it. The whole clasp should have been positioned off the flap or with the "male" part extending past the edge of the flap.My Olympus C-740 Zoom and strap does fit in the bag, along with my Kodak battery charger, batteries, and extra memory card. (But not my Fujifilm xD card reader.) For that reason, I would have given a much higher rating. But don't you want to be able to get to your camera in less than a minute (or with less pain to your fingers) when that perfect shot presents itself?I am keeping the case to see if it will "loosen up" after a spell, and not require such pressure to depress the prongs. If not, I'll give it to someone with short nails....
I ordered this but received a Phonex device used for collection issues. Since I don't have collection issues I returned it. I feel very misled and I had to foot the bill for shipping! Do not order if you really want the Zenith ZEP100 EZ Hang-up because you will not get it.
Don't buy any flash drive from this VisionTek. It failed within a year. I lost some critical data. The sad part is that I need to submit a $10 money order along with the defective drive in order to get a replacement. That means I need to take out $15 to get a replacement for VisionTek 64mb flash drive. I can buy a BRAND NEW one for that price. VisionTek is such a small company, they cannot even afford the return postage. Shame for them.
This headphones did not work properly from the start. They don't turn on when you turn the tv on , it takes about 10 min for them to come on. Then after 15 min they go off and you hve to turn the tv off and on again for the earphones to come on again, you have to keep doing this every 15 min. Bad deal.
Sennheiser lasted for about a month, then the batteries wore out, I replaced the batteries, and then the lite on the wireless tower keep blinking, and I checked all connections, and finally it just went KAPUT...... I threw it in the trash.
I debated between the HL-1440, Samsung ML1250, and an HP model (1000?). The HP was out of the running early because I found sales on the Brother and Samsung but not on the HP. I read good and bad things about both printers....I have yet to experience any problems with the HL-1440. I was concerned about paper jams, but I've had no problems at all. A great overall printer (much better than my Lexmark inkjet), especially at that sale price.*** update *** Watch out for this printer - I started experiencing gray pages after about 6 months. Brother's web site says the only way to fix the problem is by replacing the toner cartridge. This completely negates the reason for me buying a laser printer (lower cost per page) because I was no where near through the toner cartridge. For now, I am living with gray pages. I'm not sure that I will bother replacing it - might just switch to a different printer.
I gave this a try, based on some favorable reviews, but was very disappointed. In my house (metro DC area), I got weak reception of analog channels, and NO reception of any of the HD digital channels. The product didn't even come with any documentation to help me troubleshoot and try to improve the performance. After an hour or so of tinkering with angles, positioning, etc... I gave up. At least in my home, in my local broadcast area, this antenna was worthless for picking up HDTV broadcasts.
Both suction cups ripped within 2 weeks! Used only a few times. Do not buy this product! Looking for refund.
I've been using one of these for the past year or so, and really need to warn people away from them.It's nice and cheap, and it looks great and has a great user interface through its web UI -- but it has a serious bug. Heavy internet use will cause it to crash -- it won't even respond to pings from the LAN. To fix this requires a manual power cycle.This really bit me badly last weekend, when I was on the road and needed to log into my home machine via ssh -- the MR814 had crashed and the internet connection was down as a result.It's a real shame, as in most other respects, it's a perfectly good product. But the reliability problems are just too serious.
Shortly after purchasing this model from Philips directly, we began experiencing drop-out of the picture for 10-15 second intervals. These continued and finally, the TV stopped turning on (or took several minutes to turn on). Red blinking lights on the front panel. Philips service was not hard to deal with, but when we got to the authorized service center, they could not even estimate when a part would be available. Philips was completely non-responsive, refusing to even discuss alternatives. We now have a dead set and no recourse. In fairness, when the set worked, it had excellent picture quality, but it is now a large, shiny object on the wall. If you buy a Philips product, follow some of the other advice and purchase it from a dealer with a no-hassle return policy; otherwise you may be very sorry!
Bought this as an FM antennae. The piece of wire included FM antennae that came with the stereo, is better then this unit. Only $12, but into the bin it goes.
Nextar MA323 MP3Player a DisappointmentInternal Rechargeable Battery did not work straight out of the Box regardless of 'charging' via USB. Nextar Customer Service refuses to assist/replace. No ability for buyer/user to purchase/replace battery. Poorly written User's Manual.
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!!!!!
would not recommend, too small for the ear and difficult to put in and out....
This is the second time I order this device.It's a very nice, simple and usefull gadgetUnfortunatly, this one is not working at all.I'm about to make replaced.
My iriver H10 has been a trouble-maker since I bought it. It plays when it wants, doesn't play when it wants. I use Napster To Go to download songs (which is a fine program for my needs). If you're thinking about an H10, don't bother. If you're thinking about an iriver... don't bother. I've been SO disappointed with this little booger of an mp3 player. Right now I'm trying to reformat it because Napster told me the player needs reformatting and I can't download any songs until this is done. WTF!? Spend your money on something else.
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 know I'm REAL trouble when my husband untwines his Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable from around his sweat stained waist. "Why you feeding me such dismal signal quality down cheap cabling" he will scream at the top of his voice as the high quality Denon Cable bites into the scarred tramp stamp on my back. "Not the face Billy-Bob" I wail in vain! Another week in the trailer before I dare go out again. This product seems perfect for inflicting pain and torture as well as holding up size 48inch denim trousers but does nothing for audio quality. Trust me I know...
I was a long time user of the wireless natural keyboard and it broke and I was looking for a replacement. I purchased this keyboard thinking it was going to be a good keyboard and boy was I wrong.First of all if you are familiar with the natural keyboards they are the ones that have the split keyboard and the keys in the center are at least an inch away from eachother in the center. the comfort keyboard is not split in the center its just curved and is supposed to feel the same but it doesnt. I typed about two emails and my hands were already hurting.The mouse is also bad. The buttons are very hard or stiff. I was having to press very hard to get the buttons to work. The scroll button was very hard as well. I had the scroll button programed to use as a back button and it hardly ever registered the function.I had to return this keyboard and instead purchased an upgraded version of my original keyboard which is now the microsoft wireless natural multimedia keyboard with matching wireless intellimouse explorer 2.0. I am so happy with this keyboard and my hands are fine now even after typing this long review.
This is a decent digital frame for displaying pictures but don't bother trying to use it with the online picture sharing service.I purchased this particular digital frame primarily for its advertised capability to share pictures using the online Kodak photo sharing service. I wanted a picture a frame that I could setup in my parents' house and have me and each of my siblings post pictures to display on the frame without much, if any, user intervention required of my parents - needed this thing to be grandma proof. And for that, I was very disappointed.I updated to the latest firmware, but it didn't help me. After calling technical support and struggling to get the person on the phone to even understand the problem I was describing, I opted for emailing my plea for help. I did get an automated reply that said they would respond within 24 hours, but I never heard anything. Poor support.It turns out that I could get the frame to recognize updated pictures on the Kodak Gallery online service, but I had to power cycle the frame to get it to do so. And to have my parents or anyone be required to power cycle the frame to get new pictures was ridiculous. Bogus workaround.So the bottom line is that this frame displays pictures nicely and it was easy to get it connected to my wifi network, but don't bother if you want to use it with the online picture sharing service. Kodak missed the boat on that one.
I owned this tv for about three years and it worked perfectly. Then one night while watching it the tv popped and fire and smoke came out from the back. It just shorted out.
Ok,I ordered through Amazon and it took few days for me to get it. I got it and used it exactly for three days and lines started showing up through the screen. I had to ask Amazon to send me shipping label so I can ship it back to them, wait for the refund to post to my account and then order a new one. I ordered a new one and it arrived home while I was at work. I got back from work, went down to the car and pluged it in, drove about six miles and then it completely died!Nothing, no screen, no power nothing.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!
Setup was pretty quick. It's designed to be a no-brainer. We got it up and running and were able to retire my Microsoft router too because this unit is both a modem and a router. That was good.However, that's where the good stopped. The admin interface for the router doesn't allow for some of the more desirable features like specific control over the type of NAT used. It supports NAT but only in as much as there's an ON/OFF switch. You have no more control than that. You also can't configure your MTU which I found annoying. Oh, and if you change ANY settings the router needs to be restarted.I think the most annoying problem we've had is random Ethernet ports on the back of the unit would lose connectivity forcing a restart before they would become active again. That led to a few frustrating hours of troubleshooting on my part thinking some of my cables went bad. Eventually we figured out if something suddenly isnt' working we just have to restart the modem.As of today I've ordered a new Wirespeed DSL modem from AT&T; and I got a D-LINK 4300 gaming router. I'm going to keep this unit as a backup in case I need it or maybe I'll make it a coaster... There are certainly better products to have.
This product has horrible reception. It may just be in South Florida, but I'm currently looking for a replacement because listening to music from my MP3 player using this product is painful.
I ordered this to laminate some larges maps 20 x 36. However, the back will not peel it leaves a small thin layer of the white backing that is impossible to get off. Not very happy with this Avery product, usually very pleased with avery, but not this.
I bought this remote about a year ago and immediatly was having problems. First of all the batteries that came with it were dead. After replacing it with fresh batteries the remote had a hard time learning the different functions of other remotes. I kept getting error messages for my TV, DVD, and reciever. After about 3 hours of programing the remote, It would forget the commands just as fast. Even reprograming and replacing the batteries didn't help. Since the remote was still under warranty I decided to return it to the manufacturer(Thompson Multimedia). Boy was this a bad idea. During the past year I have made over 50 phone calls to customer service and they sent me back two wrong remotes (cheapest ones too) So about a month ago Thompson Multimedia finally sent me a RCU1000B. I immediately went to the store where i bought it and begged them to let me exchange it for the Sony RM-AV3000. The sony remote is twice as [much] but definately worth it. It is awesome and it works great. If you want to buy a piece of junk, buy the RCA 1000B. If you want the best universal remote that works, get the Sony.
This is my first screen I have purchased to match up with my first projector. I went with a pull up screen because I wanted something portable to go in front of my fireplace. There is a LCD HDTV mounted on top. I wanted to be able to watch two things at once, mostly ESPN on top and a video game on the bottom. Plus it would be nice to be able to bring a screen around especially for large family gatherings. Another option was a tripod screen but the measurements on those usually meant that I would be blocking the top television and the center speaker channel. So a pull-up was perfect since the screen started a few inches off the floor and I could raise it as high as I wanted.I was impressed at first. The scissors mechanism to raise and lower the screen is quite easy to use. The picture quality was definitely better that projecting on my walls. Plus it was very portable and it came with a bag. But the screen toppled over quite easily. Like the other review said, you probably should set this against a wall. That was a really not major issue for me since it was going to rest against the fireplace top shelf and I probably could find other solutions to stabilize it if I were to bring it around. Another issue was that the sides were curled in but from what I read that is a common issue with screens like this and I was willing to deal with that. But the deal breaker was that there was a slight tear on the top right corner of the screen. Not perceptible when watching a movie but really poor quality control on the manufacturer's part. And there was a few blemishes on the screen that was unnoticeable when projecting but unacceptable when considering the other flaw. So I'm returning this.Buying a large flat white board/sheet from a hardware store to project on to but if that doesn't meet my satisfaction I will be definitely buying a pull-up screen but from a different manufacturer.
I purchased this as a graduation gift for my fiancee. While it was great at first, she quickly became disillusioned when she discovered that she could not hot sync it with her computer. She has sent several emails to the tech support as well as many phone calls (which, by the way, are costing us quite a bit in long distance charges). She has an HP computer with an AMD processor that is running Windows 98. According to tech support, the problem is resulting as a combination of the AMD processor, Windows 98, and the USB connection. Any of the solutions that have been offered have not worked. They then said that they did not know what the problem was and that they &quot;would have to get back to her.&quot; They called three days later saying that they were &quot;still working on the problem.&quot; It has now been several weeks, and there has been no response from the company. She has since purchased a PalmIIIx, and has had no problems with it. I do hope that ours is an isolated incident, however, due to our poor experience with the company, I can not support the purchase of this product. Be especially careful if you are running a computer with an AMD processor as you may experience similar syncing difficulties. Or at the very least, you may want to consider purchasing the optional serial port to remedy any USB syncing problems. I think that the product has good potential, unfortunately, their customer support is lacking, and we have been basically left with a very overpriced rolodex.
I purchased this DVD player with the same utopian dreams everyone else had; I can put all my DVDs in one convenient place, quickly scroll thorugh the menu and find the movie I want to play, and put all my DVD cases in a box in the garage.I can put all my DVDs in one place, but there is nothing quick or convenient about it. First of all, the title line in the menu is ridiculously short. Only the short titles fit. For example, "Blow" is not a problem, but if you want to put in the title "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" you will have to enter it as "P/T and Autos"...that is all you have room for. What is even more aggravating is that some discs automatically load the title. Those discs not only get more room on the title line, but also get a second line below the tile. Heaven forbid the general public get the same number of characters to work with. In addition, the discs that do automatically load the titles load as for example "The Best of Friends" or "The Big Lebowski" so you do not find "The Big Lebowski" in the "Bs" you have to go to the "Ts" and scroll through the endless number of titles that start with "The". What makes it worse is that you can not go in and change the titles on the discs that automatically load. You are stuck with the title that is loaded. Some discs will even load as for example "Directors Cut Basic Instinct" so once again instead of going to the "Bs" I have to find "Basic Instinct" in the "Ds". Is it just me or should someone have thought of that before releasing this?There is also a feature in the menu that lets you enter a frame from the movie. On the discs that automatically load, often times it will load the disc cover in the frame. Unfortunately, many of the movies just load scrambled nothing-ness. "Rocky IV" loaded as a green blob with a red frame. That might be cool in a modern art museum, but not in my menu screen.Regarding the disc loading. It is as though an "evil spirit" possesses the machine periodically and decides to hide a DVD somewhere else. One disc will end up being put in an entirely different slot. I then have to manually find the disc and put it back and for some reason tiles just disappear. I can not tell you how many times I have lost information I have loaded. Mechanically speaking, the loader does not work either. I am to the point that if I want to watch disc #100 I have to manually remove disc #99 or it will not load.Something else that bothers me is all the propaganda out there that this player plays both sides of the disc. Mine certainly does not. When I come to the end of side one, it loads the next disc...sometimes. Otherwise it locks up and I get an error code.My machine also has a bad optical sensor. Need I say more. It is off to the repair man I go. I wonder if the electronics repair man can fix sledge-hammer damage?I would like to know who at Sony decided to release this plague upon the world...I would also like the two Saturdays of my life back that I spent programming and loading all the titles...and my money back...but that will not happen because my 1 year warranty ran out. How convenient.
It works well, but the belt clip is too fragile, the first one broke within an hour when I bumped my desk with it. I took it back and got another, it lasted about 3 months, and started to crack and eventually broke off again. I doubt that I can find parts for it, but if you know where please let me know.
I've had a lot of trouble with this, and even after walking around the house with my laptop and placing the unit every possible location, I have lots of dead spots, and frequently when I'm using it it drops off.I know it is the netgear broadcast base and not the laptop, because the laptop interface works fine everywhere else I use it.I tested the stability of the wireline signal to my house (my brother-in-law is a telephony engineering geek), and it was fine. Again, Netgear is clearly the culprit.It works great if you are in the same room, or in the next room in a thin-walled apartment, but otherwise, not very robust, and certainly does not live up to the specifications.
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.
Instead of the CD with the required drivers, I received the scanner with two copies of the Adobe software, i.e. I had no way to get the scanner working without going to download files. Epson tech support is bad, burried deep in their website is a location to electronically submit problems. When I said that the software was missing, the response was that I should call their long distance tech support number to get one shipped. Rather than wait forever on a long distance number, I decided to ship it back. They don't seem to have much focus on customer support so I'd rather not own the product.
I had to search around the interne looking for a guide on how to set up WAP client mode, And the included CD-Rom doesn't even come with a wizard or anything to help you do that.You had to set your network adapter to Static IP, then find find the WAP's default Static IP, which wasn't even written anywhere in the packaging. After all that, it wasn't too difficult to finish what I started. But gosh darn! Why the heck is it so complicated?! there's not even a manual to get you through all this, hence why I had to search around the internet for help.
I bought these about a year ago, and they delivered great sound and bass with relatively decent comfort. However, after about a month of ownership, they began to fall apart. It all culminated when on a trip they snapped in my bag, even though they were protected. Decent headphones, but shoddy worksmanship.
If you're buying this lamp to replace yourself, you might as well go this route: [...]It will take you 10 minutes longer and will save you 50% or more depending on weather you buy a Sony or aftermarket lamp.It's very simple to replace the bulb inside the assembly.
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.
I have owned more pairs of these folding headphones because of comfort & sound quality but durable they are NOT!!! go for modelW25 instead, they will last because they are FLEXIBLE!! I am gutted everytime the others break & I am careful taking them off & putting them on!! I have wasted so much money as I am the headphone queen! please be wise & get Sony to improve the folding type!!
This is a poor product, the left button does not start programs you have to use the right button to open. The left button is slow to respond, makes it hard to use.
These worked great until the left side went out, followed soon afterward by the right. I didn't expect to have to buy a new pair within a year and am disappointed.
These speakers aren't bad sounding, they just are not great speakers. They sound best at low volume. They sound good at less than 10 watts, but not so great above that. Bass is weak from these units.If you want good Bose sound at least go with the 301's.I got rid of the 201's and replaced them with Sony SS-B3000's which have better bass response and simply sound much better at less than half the price.
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.
Using a charger that is this fast will tend to exhaust your battery before its time.
I purchased one of these Refurb t800 units on October 21st. Shortly after receiving the unit, it started locking up. The only recourse was pulling the power cable. After some basic diagnostics, Humax customer service advised unit had bad hard drive and to send it back for replacement. That's when the fun began.11/8 Original Call to Humax11/11 Called to initiate advanced replacement11/12 Called to get shipment info. They didn't have it, call back.11/14 Called to get shipment info. They didn't have it, call back.11/16 Called to get shipment info. They didn't have it, call back.11/18 Called to get shipment info. They didn't have it, call back.11/18 11:30pm Found Tivo on front porch of my house. I had it shipped to my place of employment but somebody screwed up my work address (even after 3 times verifying the address on the 11/11 phone call) and Humax had it sent to my house instead. Nice, but nobody notified me. The kicker--it arrived on the 15th. It sat on my porch for 3 days in sub-freezing weather.11/19 Went to setup replacement t800. Guess what, it's defective and cannot even get through setup routine without rebooting.11/19 Called Humax. Will ship third unit. Very apologetic, but could not do anything other than apologize. Spoke to manager, he agreed to ask their distribution site to expedite the shipment. He asked me to call on 11/21 to get tracking info and verify unit will be shipped overnight.11/21 Called Humax to get tracking info. There is nothing noted on the account. Very apologetic, but call back for tracking info.I've spoken about 8 times with a rep named Betty. She is useless and can provide no information. She had the gall to tell me it will get delivered correctly this time because 'I did it right this time.' What? She's the only rep there that can do the work?My suggestion is to stay as far away from this company as you can. Once I get a good unit, I'll probably love it. But dealing with Humax Customer Service had been a nightmare.And if you do purchase one and have problems, tell Betty that Rob from Ohio says hi and I'll be calling her later today!Updated 11/22: The replacement promised to be overnighted on 11/21 was shipped regular shipping which means I have to wait another 5-7 business days for delivery. I don't understand how a company can be this incompetent!
The player and its display look great, and it's small enough to fit on a keychain. The sound quality's very impressive for such a small player, too.Sadly, that's about all this player has going for it. The interface only lets you scroll through folders, not songs - you must play through songs one at a time to find the one you're looking for. That would be acceptable on smaller players, but not when you have up to 2GB of music to search through. The shuffle mode is awful - basically it will take eight to ten random songs from whatever you've selected and loop ONLY those eight repeatedly. Worst of all is the file transfer speed. It takes me over 45 minutes to fill the mp3 player, and that's using a USB 2.0 cable and port.Overall not the worst player in the world, but extremely disapponting for a Creative product.
Do you enjoy throwing out 1/5 of your blank CDs? How about crashing after every other successfully burnt CD? Then this drive is for YOU!
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!
I have had this monitor for over 2 years. It's reliable, but the display quality leaves a lot to be desired. There's terrible moire that's hard to get rid of and the edges and corners never look right. I have played with all the buttons until my finger tips started to hurt. I went with NEC's reputation and bought the monitor sight unseen, a decision I have regretted ever since.
After about 8 months this unit simply refused to play any DVDs although it will still play audio CDs and VCR tapes. The customer support at Samsung, once I found the right phone number, was very polite and helpful and with the 1 year warranty we're able to send the unit in for repair... although labor and shipping is not covered under the warranty and will end up costing us over 1/3 the product price to get it repaired. Aside from the premature failure the unit did perform acceptably and remote control was easy to program and use with our television from a different manufacturer. However, considering the failure and the cost of repair I don't see us purchasing anything from Samsung in the near future.
I bought this one two years ago at Office Depot for about $75. Here in Florida there is frequent power interruptions and I needed to protect my entertainment center with surge protection. I noticed a few months later when the power button was depressed it did not return so there was no way to turn the unit off or silence those annoying alarms. Yesterday I replaced the battery and took the unit apart to find out why the power button didn't work. Turns out they had the wrong part installed in my UPS. The push button was way too short to contact the switch on the circuit board. APC's commercial products are very good but their consumer line is junk. APC's website says this model has been discontinued so if you are purchasing this, it is already old. Be aware that replacement batteries are $40 and life is about two years. When this battery dies I'm replacing this unit for something better.
I purchasd two of these microphones to record conversations during data gathering meetings using a computer. I was using tools such as Camtasia and Audacity. The mics did not pick up enough of the conversation to be useful. I tried four different computers with the same result, they did not meet our requirements. I purchased a more expensive Sony ECM-F01 and it works as described - great! So I am stuck with two mics that don't perform.
I placed an order on Dec-10 and received a delivery estimate of Dec 14-17. As of today Dec-31 the Christmas gift still has not arrived. I have no merchant updates on the expected delivery date. I would not order from this merchant again nor recommend them to anyone else. I would give them a zero star rating if I could but this system does not allow for it.
Good device, but elation turned to disappointment on finding the supporting software was not MAC compatible, and, therefore, the USB interface capability, useless.
This printer prints wonderful photos IF you can keep it printing! I constantly had error messages and cartridge incompatibility issues. Oh, and then there is the "failed cartridge" message. HP replaced the cartridge once, but I still got the error messages! I can't make them understand.. it's the PRINTER, not the cartridges! Whatever reads the cartridges is defective and HP won't own up to it! I decided to refill the cartridges and now HP won't even talk to me. Who can afford to buy their ink? Their ink is over 60 dollars! Unless you have a spare job just to keep buying cartridges for this printer forget it! Buying a HP printer just allows the company to keep their hands deep in your pockets!
I purchased the battery and charger the end of November, 2011. Used it twice, now the charger will not charge the battery. Great waste of money!
Good idea. Bad design and terrible reliability. First unit was recieved deffective. Returned unit to manufacturer who promised to reimburse me for postage. Replacement unit worked for a month and is now dead as a door nail. Manufacturer never reimbursed the postage as promised. Don't waste your money on this one!
it was incompatible with my system and could not synchronize. i sent it back for a full refund! i need my credit to my VISA account ASAP! from Amazon.com
These headphones are NOT professional. They have a muffled sound that does not give me the full dynamic of the music HD headphones are supposed to have. The bass is weak, the treble is muffled and the mids are practically non existent. If you are a professional music PRODUCER, STAY AWAY FROM THESE HEADPHONES. The average Joe Music Consumer would swear these are good headphones. But to those of us that Know better, stay away from these. Sennheiser is a very good company and the HD203's are some very good headphones. Buy those before you waste $$$ on these.
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.
Well, after one day of getting water on my Garmin... it stopped working. Everything was sealed and locked up tight, but it got mosture inside the screen and stopped working >:[
Product lasted less than 24 hours and rubber suction cup ripped causing bracket to come loose and no longer function. This occurred while it was mounted to the windshield. I suppose I got what I paid for.
I just installed one of these in my car I will not be installing the other. I am not sure they are better than stock. I am am not happy at all.
Has great output, but after 14 months (just out of warranty) and only 5500 color pages printed (and over $350 in consummables), this thing suddenly has broken -- the carousel is apparently a weak point, a common breakage, and it costs as much to fix as to buy a new one. Appalling. This thing replaced an old Apple laser printer that worked like a tank without any problems whatsoever for over a decade. This is incompetent design at its worst.
These headphones are marketed as "DJ headphones" which emphasizes taking them on and off frequently and often having only a single earpiece flat on your ears. Unfortunately, the CRUCIAL hinge portion of these headphones (between the headband and the earpice support) is made out of CHEAP PLASTIC in such a way that the seam will crack and eventually completely break. Every time these headphones are used, pressure is put on the seam of the plastic hinge/joint. The hinge is delicate and virtually impossible to fix by hand. It's also a very, very cheap part, which with the addition of a (probably less than) 5 cent metal band or some other support would have lasted much longer.I had these headphones for only 1 year and 2 months before this cheap hing broke and rendered the headphones useless. This is unfortunately outside the warranty, and Sony refused to fix them without a repair cost rivaling the original price of the headphones.These headphones are also rather uncomfortable (which leads to wearing them off-ear more than one might with other headphones) and hot.I would recommend instead Sennheiser 580s (which have a 2 year warranty, and you can buy individual replacement parts online!) or some other higher quality Sennheisers. They tend to be more rugged, more comfortable, and have better quality sound.
Bought two for the house. Niether of them work whatsoever.I have a 3G and a 3Gs phone and these are complete garbage.
Had $120 worth of videos transferred and put online to view and edit. If you don't finish you have to pay MORE to keep online or buy DVDs for another $50 for 2 hours which cannot be shared online at all. Horrible waste of time and money. And it is very hard to find info online for pricing to keep online...decieving! So my videos are gone now and I am back to square one...I will go to a computer shop and get done now local and reliable! Customer service says too bad.
This device only gives the outgoing message if you press the button. It has no memory and so if they call again you have to press the button again. Dishonest and criminal callers will not be put off by this. They will continue calling. One called five times a day for many days.
I really liked these when I first purchased them, and have gone through several cheap bud-type headphones in the past....average life span of the cheapies was 2-3 months. These lasted almost 5 months: Yesterday, the right speaker crapped out, and, while collapsing them to put them away, the center hinge snapped. It's a good design, but cheaply executed. So now, I'm stuck looking for another pair of sports headphones that can take it. I would also encourage the gushy, uber-positive reviewers to wait until they've owned a product awhile before posting their review.
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).
We bought this router from Best Buy and it worked fine for 5-6 months but then it stopped working suddenly. We asked Belkin for a replacement (as the warranty was still valid). Belkin sent us a "new" router that is a royal pain. It works in spurts and needs to be restarted via a LAN cable from a specific Windows laptop every 6 hours. This is a ridiculous excuse for a router. Do not buy. We should have stuck to D-Link routers, our last router from D-Link was fantastic, it worked for 4 yrs inspite of hundreds of physical falls.
I ordered these headphones because my wife was tired of hearning me play PS3 games. I would have preferred a wifeless setup, but we are on a budget so I ordered these Sony headphones instead. They arrived and worked "Ok" but there defintely was some noticebale static when using the headphones. I didn't care too much at the time because, despite the static, the game audio came through the headphones and it didn't futher "piss" off the wife (she could fall asleep without interuption). Fast forward about 9 months and the headphones just gave out. Doesn't work anymore. Junk product. I didn't even give it heavy use...maybe 2x a month! Plug the headphones in now and dead silence. Doesn't matter if it's my notebook or TV. Dead. Garbage product.
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.
I bought this product primarily for the anti-glare feature, and it hasn't proved very helpful in that department. I only used it for a few days and then tossed it aside, as I can't get used to the dark screen. It seemed to me the privacy feature worked pretty well, but the dark, and somewhat blurry, screen makes it unfit for use as far as I'm concerned.
I hate it! it doesn't work and is cheaply made, Save your money and get a REAL sync cable, thanks for the piece of SH*#T!
This thing doesn't put out enough power to clearly play the song thru the radio. The music sounds like it's coming from a distant radio station with a constant static covering it up and fading in and out. Spend the extra money and get the Monster - I have one of those and it works OK. This one is terrible.
The video quality is terrible~ in natural daylight indoors the images are grainy, dark, and the colors are inaccurate. I was filming my kids and my daughter's bright pink ball came out orange in the film. The images were not clear at all and everything appeared darker than to the eye. I have gotten MUCH better results from my old RCA vhs recorder than this digital one. In outdoors, at 1pm, I got similar disappointing results~ the colors of the trees were not captured and again, the images were darker than in real life. Very disappointing.I'm giving this camcorder 2 stars (rather than none) because it does have very good sound quality and it was easy to use. However, because I want decent recordings of my children, this is going back to the store today.
I bought the Belkin F5D7230-4 a few weeks back when I bought a new Dell inspirion 600m with Intel Centrino 1.5 GHz.Though the setup was easy (nothing great because all routers are easy to set up). But I found that router kept dropping my connection every few minutes. I finally called Belkin support and they told me that Belkin routers have an issue with some Intel processors.The tech support told me to call regular customer service. When I did, Customer Service said that even if there was a problem (notice they didn't deny it) it should have been fixed by now.FINAL VERDICT: Save your money. Buy Netgear or Linksys routers. If you still want to buy Belkin and if your laptop has intel chips it will be a good idea to call Belkin customer support and verify if that particular router supports your particular processor. Also keep the receipt of your router in case you have to return it to the store. Remember, Belkin will NOT refund your money.
When we try to use wifi this router is just as likely to need resetting as it is to work; it connects about half the time. We live in a large apartment building and our devices actually connect with other people's routers more consistantly than with this router which is sitting right in our own apartment. It looks cute and streamlined, setup was pretty easy and the 50% of the time it comes on without being reset it's fine. But it's hard to believe or overstate how unreliable this piece is.
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.
I was very disappointed. The maps were over 5 years old that came with my Garmin, so to find locations in U.S and Europe were very frustrating.
This unit worked like a normal portable DVD player during the first 6 months(used it 3 times a week for about 30 minute to 2 hour duration - toddler pacifier in a car). You put in a DVD/VCD(only tried DVD+R, CDRW, CDR) and it will play it. Picture quality is not great(through a 27 inch screen TV) but with a tiny 7" LCD, everything will be ok. LCD screen seems about right for the price rance. Featurewise, everything seems par with other units(basics - in my case, I just need play, forward, stop, menu). Everything is ok until then unit started not reading discs(basically spins up for a while and give a message that there is no disc). Customer service is virtually non-existent, unless of-course you have infinite time to wait. Contacted them and took a month to get an RMA number and then another month to get it back(of course you have to pay for shipping and around $60 for the unit) - used email and phone to contact them. If you are looking for a player and willing to get a new one every six months(depending on your usage I guess), then this unit will be ok for you.
The software running this unit is not up at "appliance" standard at all. The user interface locks up fairly easily (deadlocked threads?) and it fails to work as expected for situations just slightly off the straight and narrow. For example, recording a game off an MLB Extra Innings channel is likely to fail -- something about the feed to these channels being switched on and off causes the box to misbehave and delete the recorded game. (A workaround with about a 70% chance of success is to "stop & keep" the recording before the feed cuts out, then go to the list, select the game, and tell it to keep it again. You are out of luck until the end of the six hour game time slot if you want to watch TV after the game is over and the feed has already cut out -- anything you do will cause it to delete the recording.)I have purchased an R10 (TiVo-based) unit and will send the R15 one back ASAP.
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!
I have tried for over 2 weeks to get ahold of someone in Customer Service and Tecnical Support. I get a messgae that no one is available and leave a message. I have left 5 messages to no avail. I'm not even sure there is a real department receiving these call.My remote takes 5 minutes to work once i turn on the TV. There is a humming noise in the background. I have decided to return the tv. Let's hope I get my money back.
I have purchased 2 of these units. Both of them have a problem where the monitor goes blank for 5 or so seconds every few minutes. It doesn't matter what computers are attached to this switch I still have this problem and BOTH switches do this. If I connect the monitor directly to the computer the issue goes away. It's very annoying.
These headphones perfectly recreate the sound of music playing through a dorm room wall. If you like that sound, you'll love these headphones. How do these headphones achieve "bass"? By cutting the treble and midrange to muffled insignificance. Also, you'll enjoy the crinkly saran wrap sound of the speaker diaphragm going back and forth as you insert them in your ear.
Scanner works fine as far as I could tell. Software was almost a desaster. Would not load properly error msg after error msg. Had to uninstall Software in order to shut down Windows 98
I purchased the Coby 1.5 inch digital photo key chain for my wife for Christmas, it was a stocking stuffer. Well, my original suspicions were true, and that is that this type of gadget is not going to be easy to use and is not going to have much tech support. It did not respond according to the directions and when I called customer service over 3 different times I was put on hold and or was dropped. Yes, I was calling after Christmas so I am sure the call volume was more than usual, but I called as late as January 7th and still no luck. I sent the item back to Amazon and they were very cooperative to accept the return.
If your seriously considering one of the pieces of junk, then please go here 1st - http://vowe.net/archives/002211.htmlThis will explain how many many people are a tad disgruntled at Nikon and this know problem. The fact that after a few months the camera will simply refuse to operate with a flash, internal OR external.Do yourselves a favor and buy another brand. The camera is shoddy and the customer support at Nikon is non-existant!
thank you for allowing me to return this item. It was not the correct ink tanks for my printer and you allowed me to return them which I did and you refunded fully. I am very impressed and thankful.
This is my 4th drive. Started with BenQ and gave up after being sent wrong drive and customer support fed me a bunch of BS. Went with HP thinking a more reputable brand will have better product, better customer service. Am giving up on LightScribe. Every forum I have read reveals the same or nearly the same problems over and over and over. Can't believe the product is still being allowed to be marketed. Perhaps the little line about LightScribe being a new technology is their disclaimer, but it's been on market for some time now. Just awful. I am not happy with having to give it one star either. It should receive non.
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.
I bought this mic with the intention to use it in an interview. While it does function pretty well when it is about one inch from your mouth, audio quality rapidly degrades any further than that. The audio it picked up at 3 feet had to be amplified beyond reason (everything maximized to get almost normal speech volume), and when I did, the audio quality was worse than what you'd from a cell phone call.Admittedly, I'm using a Mac to test this on, and they have unpowered mic jacks, as opposed to PC's typical powered and unpowered varieties. Since the mic uses a battery, I don't think the lack of a powered jack was the issue, but since I don't have a PC to test it on, I can't say any more than for Mac users to stay away from this product. The microphone built into your Mac is likely far superior.I'm returning this product.
I have been very impressed with the iQue 3600 when it works. However, it seldom works.Besides the extremely weak battery, there is a more blatant defect that is a deal-killer. I have sent my iQue back to Garmin twice to have it fixed due to the fact that it constantly crashes. Unfortunately, the problems did not arise until after the 30 days passed from the purchase date (I bought it from a reputable electronics store), so I could not return it to the place where I bought it.Garmin will not replace the unit entirely. Instead, they will only install software "patches", which have so far only managed to cause problems that did not exist before. The iQue will crash and, after tapping the "Reset" button on the screen, it locks up. And this is not a lock up that requires just hitting the power button. I have to wait for an hour and a half until the battery dies, and then I can recharge it and start up again. Pressing (and even holding down) the power button will not reset the unit.I keep getting arcane fatal error messages that take 5 minutes to copy down and then email to Garmin's support team. After several days, I get an email back blaming the problem on third party software. I have not installed any third party software other than two of the products that come loaded on the Garmin for 30 day trials (BookWorm and WorldMate). I would strongly discourage anyone from buying this product. After 6 months, twice paying postage and insurance to send back to Garmin, and a lot of headaches, all I have is a $550 paperweight.
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...?
While I was looking forward to using this gps I was disappointed in the accuracy it showed both in pace per mile and distance run. It was very inaccurate and inconsistent. I've used it for several months and have given up on it's accuracy. According to Garmin the models above this one have a better GPS system. This one is a waste of money it doesn't do anything you want it to.
In spite of the product description, this will not work as a wired remote for the ipod 3G. The radio works but you might feel a bit silly hauling around a $200+ ipod to serve as a battery for a radio. There has got to be a better way!Griffin iFM (Dock Connector) / FM Radio and Wired Remote Control for iPod
This iron drives me crazy. It heats up rather quickly and has three heat settings but those are the only positive aspects I can think of. It is nearly impossible to use this device without turning it off during styling. The on/ off switch is super sensitive and placed right where your hand needs to go in order to hold the iron safely. Besides the poor design, the iron is not that effective as a styling tool. I simply do not like it. I have only had this model for a couple of weeks and will be ordering a FHI or CHI. You always get what you pay for.
I bought two of these and installed a 2TB drive in each one. I use them for Time Machine backups on a 2010 Mac Pro running OS X Lion.I was getting a complete system lock-up with spinning beach ball about once a week. I finally figured out today that it is these junk drive enclosures. Apparently it fails to spin up and the OS locks up while it tries to access the drive.Worst enclosure ever. Better go buy a OWC enclosure, which is a little more expensive, but they are reliable.
Like many other people who have already posted reviews, my camcorder stopped working just after the warranty expired. Everything seems to work fine, except one major part -- the lens. When in record mode, nothing but a black screen. Customer service will fix it if I send it to their NJ location for over $100 -- about half of what I paid for the camera. I had some hesitation buying the camera, as I had a similar experience with a Samsung DVD player. Not long after the warranty expired, the dvd became half-functional. That is, it plays, but nothing else. Seems like Samsung likes to make products that almost work. Lesson learned: never, ever buy anything Samsung makes, no matter how much of a deal you think you are getting.
DISSAPOINTED WITH THE FALSE ADVERTISEMENT OF A NEW ITEM YET RECEIVED A USED, SCRATCHED AND PARTIALLY FUNCTIONING ITEM. ONLY GOOD THING WAS THAT I GOT MY MONEY BACK
I got this tuner and it was excellent! I bought it from Amazon.com, and it didnt have any of the problems my friends told me they had with theirs. When i plugged this into my ipod, it produced a sharp, quality sound, and had a strong enough signal that it could even play over a broadcasting radio station. Unfortunately, it broke after only a month due to its fragile build. I would give it two, maybe three stars because the quality was excellent, but the durability sucked.
My new Wireless Remote for Canon Digital doesnt work with my Rebel XT. If its slightly cold, I need to hold this thing in my hands before it gets warm and operates. If its been lying for some time, I need to press the button a lot of times before it starts responding again. And the range is too small. Barely 3-4 feet. I dont think this product is worth the money spent.
I was given the 1.4D by my husband who read A LOT of good reviews about it, here on amazon. I have a 35mm:1.8G series lens and love that lens. I was expecting the 50mm to be so much better for portraits and comparatively, I was VERY disappointed by the results of 50mm:1.4D. It was loud when focusing, it was grainy and it was NOT nearly as sharp as it should have been (not even as sharp as my 35 mm and more grain/noise, also). I kept thinking, "am I doing something wrong?" because my pictures were so disappointing. I kept putting on my 35mm, then the 50(D) and just feeling confused at the comparison of the two.Finally I decided to return it and use some gift cards to upgrade to the 1.4G. I am SOOOO glad that I did.The 1.4G is tack sharp, has very little noise (as I was expecting), and a very quiet focus. Even the packaging was much higher quality, it has a matching, black locking cover, whereas the 1.4D only had a clear, plastic cap that does not lock- to "protect" the contact side. The 1.4G also comes with a hood- the D did not.If you are even semi-serious about photography (I am an amateur) and can tell when your photos have a lot of grain/noise, then do not buy the D series. Definitely spend the extra money (or save up) and get the G, or else you will be sorely disappointed in your results. I agonized over whether to return it for a whole week. But once I got the G, I was so relieved that I didn't just "live with" the D series or try to "work with" it. If you know what it looks like when you take a tack sharp photo, you will not be happy with the 1.4D. I am actually surprised at the low quality of photos produced by the D and a bit disappointed in Nikon for making such a poor quality lens. The difference between the D & G is huge and comparatively, I think the D is a poor excuse for a f1.4. One of the things you are expecting from a wider aperture is less noise, better in low light, and sharper pictures. That was not the case with the D.For approximately $100 more, you will get (a WORLD of difference) higher quality photos with the G series. That is a fairly large chunk of change, but again, if you are even semi-seriously into photography, you will be so glad that you did. I would even suggest waiting until you can save up for the G, it is that much better.I must admit, I am really confused by all the glowing reviews of this lens. I would not recommend it at all. But I would definitely go over the the 50mm:1.4G review page and read their reviews.FYI - I am using my lens on a Nikon D7000.
Learn from my costly errors, just consider my point of view for a moment.If your thinging of buying a DV-Tape or DVD disc type of camcorder in the year 2011 or later, why? Want the heart ache us others endure, spending hundreds of dollars on a product who's warrenty will be long gone by the time you use the DV Camcorder more than a few times.Only get a "NON" tape camcorder, one that uses a card for memory. Less moving parts, memory cards are lower in cost than tapes and capacity is off the chart. No reason I see to go the tape route in 2011.Oh I saw a kodak CAMERA 15 megapixs, 10x optical zoom, with "1080dpi Video for [...]" BRAND New on a TV shopping channel. Uses 8mb memory cards. With optical image stabilazation, forget the non-optical method, its a joke if you read up on the subject. Some units use two or three types of stabilation now. (sorry can't spell)Now there are many Camcorders with no tape drive with 75x plus optical zoom with upgraded Glass len's, 8GB memory card slot, 5 Megapixs for stills, new for [...] on this site Amazon if you really take a few hours to search deep.Always get the longest maintance plan they offer and renew it, with basic cost so low you'll have the money and peace of mind.Also Amazon's return procedures are gold plated, they paid for my shipping return of a router adaptor two times. Fast, no hassels, if possible Amazon has the widest number of resellers, which means best prices.Anyway if you know how to fix or adjust a tape drive that keeps jamming my Samsung DV camcorder let me know.Thanks for reading this opinion of mine, hope not to of offended to many others inadvertly.PS, I love my samsung, features, quality build, 30 sec memory card recording video option, in everyway, except its lack of operation.Sincerley,Steve H
f*cking annoying. There are _NO_ controls on the radio itself, you _HAVE_ to use the remote. Your remote battery died? too bad, the radio is completely nonfunctional without the remote (can't even turn it on/off). Also, aux-in is a headphone jack instead of the standard red and white on all stereos, you you have to buy a special (headphone plug on both sides)cable to hook up a computer or ipod to it.
THIS IS THE WORST DVD PLAYER I HAVE EVER SEEN.MORE THAN 60% HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE STORE WHERE I WORK.THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT THIS IS THE PRICE.SAVE YOUR MONEY, TIME AND SANITY AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE.
there is an hell lot amount of NOISE...only...with the model. Please dont go for this model.... I dont know how to part this piece to trash.,...
The Box looks nice but the design is really bad.The buttons don't clip properly, like they don't fit into one another. keep open up the sides because these inexpensive buttons don't hold together like they should. I would not recommend this product.
The other 2 reviewers on this page are accurate in their reviews. Read them for their detail. They missed one fatal flaw to this camera. It's the auto focus, aka AiAf. I've used the Canon SD 500 and SD 550 without Image stabilization (IS) and loved the cameras. (Never had a bluring problem with these non-IS cameras) Canon can do no wrong (so I thought) in photography. I bought the SD700, blind without testing. The AiAf auto focus, auto multiple sensing zones, are lazy/not as active as the SD 550 or SD 500. Auto focus will tend to offer only one zone instead offering 2 zones. The 2 zones are important. They average the focus areas yielding an intuitive dept of field. Frequently, even in bright day-light when depth of field should be quiet wide, a critical area of the picture will be out of focus with the SD 700. I have turned off the AiAF and now manually focus using the fixed center box. That cures the problem, but makes you work a bit harder for the shot. Ease of point and shoot is lost. Shutterbug Sept 2006, just rated pocket cameras. The Nikon P3 was the top choice. I would look at this camera if buying again or buy ths SD 550.
This case is recomended for my z7590 but it is way to big, there is enough room in it for three digital cameras and accessories. I knew from experience that Kodak's small bags were to small so I thought this would be perfect but the camera is lost in there. I really don't have much else to carry, just the camera, charger and an extra battery so I am returning mine. I wanted a Kodak bag but they just don't make one the right size. If you dont mind lugging around a huge mostly empty bag or you have a lot of extra stuff, this bag is a good value and seems to be of high quality.
bought this item and sound was full of static,,, equalizer lights on right side blinked from time to time,, sent to TEAC for service, fixed lights and they said my bass was set too high on my stereo and that was causing static. Got it back and it still had static, hooked it up to my neighbors stereo and it did same thing. Told TEAC that and got no response,, Lousy product, Lousy customer service
Just received these airbuds today based on all the positive reviews. All I am trying to find is a unobstrusive set of earplugs for at the gym....some noise canceling but mostly that stay in your ear most of the time. These sound good enough BUT....it is so weird. The right plug wire is literally 3x (probably like 12 inches) the length of the left plug wire. So, the apex where the to wires come together are not centered thus forcing gravity to pull the left plug out of my ear. I have had the Shure's before but the price was so good on these. They must be a manufacturing reject and I would NOT RECOMMEND THESE.
Not for people with Avg Arms you will find that it's way too small. it's like putting on an over inflated bload pressure cuff.I would order one in a second if they made them in a normal size.
Barely finished product, ugly, bad headphones,the progrma of converting video does not work. Do not buy.
Neat idea. Unfortunately the software is unusable after installation. It does not recognize the "PhotoEgg150" even when you follow the directions. There is no web site, and the manual (surprise!) is useless.Great idea but I wouldn't buy one. We got it as a gift and will be returning it.
Not only did 1 ear stop working after 4 running sessions, but made extremely cheap as well. Upon taking them out of my workout bag I discovered they had broken into 2 pieces. Don't expect much from these earphones.
I wish people wouldn't write good reviews about this camera. For the amount this camera is, you can do a lot better. I love the video feature, but taking pictures indoors is horrible. The flash is not very good and the pictures come out dark. And don't even try to take pictures without the flash because they are going to come out extremely blurry. You have to have a very steady hand if you want the pictures to come out good, and that's if the subjects aren't moving. I have tried the various scene modes in the camera, and it still doesn't do anything, infact, if you use the indoor portrait mode and you take pictures with the flash on, they are still blurry. I would go with a Sony if you want bright pictures. I'm thinking of buying one and selling this one.
We bought the eTrex Vista HCx to use while hiking etc. We purchased several maps (all $100 or more) for the unit. We used it 3-4 times while it was new and then due to life we didn't use if for 6 months. We took it out for a late fall BWCA Canoe trip and it worked fine. We switched to the street navigation and went home. The next spring when I took it out it would not power up. Worked with Tech Support for a while and all they could do was to say ship it in and get a refurbished model through them. This was $149 if memory serves me. The tech support person suggested that if we wanted to purchase a new unit they would have better receivers now. But when asked I found out the $500 in maps we purchased would not be able to transfer to the new unit. Only a refurbished unit replaced through them could have all our maps transferred to it.When googling the issue I was able to find A LOT of people that were having the same power-on issues. Turns out there are issues with 12V Accessory power supplies for the unit that is causing issues. They say it's not their own 12V power supplies that are at fault so they won't replace the unit. Yes, due to not using it much I exceeded the warrantee.Because I am not able to send them my old unit back in exchange for a newer unit (I don't even need money off) and have my investments in Maps be transferred to the new unit there is no way I am going to continue investing in Garmin equipment!
I've owned two of these mice. The first died within a year, so I got a second within the warranty. The second died within two years with regular, but no, and I really mean NO abuse. Targus would not replace the moouse. When it works, it's super. However, as others have said, the build quality is very, very, poor. I cannot recommend this mouse.
Do NOT buy this film from ANYONE! Polaroid has NOT manufactured this film or the camnera in over two years! The battery is in the film and has a shelf life of approximately one to two years (less if not properly stored!). The camera and the film are obsolete! Don't waste your money or time!!! I unfortunately found this out too late!
This is, hands down, the single worst printer I've ever experienced in over 10 years in the IT industry. Here's just a few of the reasons why:->Overheats. Badly. Like the surface of the sun. This negatively affects the paper and the toner that come out of the printer, causing sheets to come out looking 'wavy'.->Paper feed jams *constantly*. Letter, legal, doesn't seem to make a difference - the printer jams at least 50% of the time, and sometimes it jams in such a way as to be difficult to clear.->No duplex, manual or otherwise. Any attempt to duplex manually will result in a paper jam.->No accessibility for certain kinds of jamming. You literally need to disassemble part of the printer just to clear a jam. Paper accordions into the printer and becomes very difficult to clear out.->Advertised as quick warm-up, but in a real-world environment it is painfully slow to warm up.->Print quality is hands-down the worst I've ever seen. The blacks are closer to gray, there are print voids in the solids (white lines), paper alignment is inconsistent, and this is all with a new cartridge.->The manual feed pull-down shelf is flimsy. The arms break with regular use.->Samsung support (the most important issue here) is absolutely horrendous. Their solution to the problem is, after hours on the phone, to send a refurbished printer to replace the unit. 3 printers and 4 print cartridges later, the problems *all* persist.->The cost of cartridges is exhorbitant. What you save in buying this low-end printer is more than made up with what you'll spend on low-yield, low-quality toner cartridges.Our experience with this printer is truly a sad statement on the quality of Samsung products and support. Pass on this one, research the alternatives.
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!
Like many, I simply wanted something to connect my laptop to an HDTV and purchased this (foolishly) without doing much research because it was cheap and seemed like a simple thing to do. Now I realize that you can't really go from analog to digital in this manner, although it is possible to go the other way. Which leads me to my problem with this product: why would anyone on Earth want to go from a TV to a computer? This product's very existence is misleading and should not be sold by Amazon.
Hi All,I am going to review this Vizio. It was horrible since day 1. It worked for 30 minutes and the sound went off. Not good. I returned it and bought a different kind.
These might have some kind of electronic loudness inhibitor circuit that kicks in even at lower volume settings. The effect is like some kid adjusting the volume up and down once or twice ever second. Actually gives me a headache. I will do some testing on a different laptop to verify it is not a problem with the Win 8 or beats audio setting and update this. Thanks
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.
My second pair broke as easily as the first, despite being extraordinarily careful after the first broke on the same place. They do a better job handling the sweat than others I've used, but are so flimsy they need to be sold as disposables in three packs.
This would be an excellent printer if it would print in black only, but apparently it will not. After many attempts to get the printer set up to use only the black cartridge for black printing it is becoming obvious this printer was made to eat all the color tanks. I have had to replace the color inks numerous times while printing in B&W, even though Canon site claims that you can set it to use only black. It does not work. This printer is an expensive ink hog and I do not recommend it. Just my opinion of course.
Handsome unit, but remote is defective, which had the positive effect of informing me of just how remote dependent it is. For example, there is no way to preset the FM stations w/o the remote! Lose the remote, or like me get a defective one and many functions are crippled. Also, HK's customer service/technical support sucks. They still have not responded to my fax which complied in all respects to the requirements spelled out on their pre-recorded 800 number -- no humans!Even if it worked, the remote has a very cheap feel -- when the sliding cover is opened it is loose, rattles and feels like it is going to fall offAnother feature I don't like is the freewheeling volume control. To turn the volume way down or up, it takes many spins of the knob. And, since the knob freewheels, there is no easy visual reference as to the volume setting; for this you are dependent on the db display, which goes out shortly after the volume is adjusted.
About a week ago I had my 17&quot; Dell monitor &quot;upgraded&quot; with the AS 95F. After one day of use my eyes were burning. The monitor has an annoying flicker in the lower right corner, regardless of the refresh rate used. There are also light horizontal bands present in the white backgrounds. My friend in the next cube has the same problems with his AS 95F as well. I would rather have my 17&quot; Dell monitor than the AS 95F.Since visual quality is the most important feature in a monitor IMHO I gave this model a rating of 1. I would not buy it.
I own one of these things. I live in Chicago, the big city. I cannot get crystal clear sound quality, using this thing. The "magic" wavelength that everyone talks about, is not on my FM band, nor is it on the iTRIP. There were no instructions. I think that if I lived out in the rural south somewhere, this thing would probably work perfectly. This is the ONLY reason, that I did not give it just one star. WHY ISN'T THERE A CONTRAPTION WHERE YOU CAN PLAY YOUR MP3 MUSIC THROUGH THE CD PLAYER, INSTEAD OF BEING AT THE MERCY OF FM RECEPTION? The performance of this transmitter has been very disappointing.
I purchased this camera to replace my Canon G3 as I am going on vacation and wanted to use it while snorkeling.I've taken several pictures and I am having a terrible time with getting blurry and grainy photos. I'm hoping it's user error and that with more experience I'll figure out how to take nice photos. To make sure it wasn't my imagination I stuck this camera and the Canon G3 on 1600x1200 and took pictures in the same lighting of the same objects and there's absolutely no comparison, the Canon looks so much better.I tried it out in the fish tank and the waterproof feature seems to work great, but again I was getting terrible photos. I tried with and without flash and varying the levels of light.On to the pros, the camera is very small and light and the memory card is fast. The menus are easy to use. Seems to have excellent battery life.So like I said, I'm hoping I can figure out how to take better photos. The default settings out of the box just aren't doing it for me.
Short version: I never got this router to work, even after talking to tech support twice. They said it was defective, but I suspect it might be a bigger problem than just my unit.Long version: I got a DI-624 router (revision D) to replace an old SMC 802.11b router that started picking up a lot of RF noise and dropping connections. After I got everything unpacked, I followed all of D-Link's instructions to run their network setup wizard. After it failed twice, I tried digging into the settings pages to see what the problem was. The router couldn't get an IP address from my DSL modem (Westell modem from Verizon). I never had this problem with the SMC router, so I called D-Link tech support. They told me that I had to get a PPPoE username and password from Verizon even though the SMC router wasn't using PPPoE. I called Verizon, and as I expected they said PPPoE isn't used on the west coast. So, I called D-Link back, and they said Verizon was wrong, but that the unit might be defective and that I should just return it. It's hard for me to believe that a single unit is defective only in that it can't get an IP address from the cable modem. I've been developing commercial software for 8 years, and this smells like a poorly tested product revision rather than a problem with a single unit.
I ordered this product and in the description it stated that it was compatable with my battery but it was not. I never used it and never returned it. To me it reminded me of the reproduced homemade movies, where the outside CD cover lookes like it is printed from a home computer, that's how the box looked... Next time I'm going to my local store.
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.
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.
I imagine the people giving this product glowing reviews haven't run out of their first ink, or if they have, they had spare ink all good to go. Listen up: if this printer is out of ANY ink the unit won't print. Even if you're out of yellow and you want to print in MONO, and set it to the MONOCHROME setting, it won't print AT ALL. Now that's just plain rude! This is just so great if you get caught short at midnight with a report to print. Puh-lease. I've had it - this thing is only three months old but off to the auction site it goes.
Like others, after a few weeks my left speaker went out. Are these intended to be disposable? I think they should advertise them as such!
I bought two of these the first one the buttons stuck. I bought the second because I thought it was my fault it broke. Well now the second one won't turn on.Sandisk customer service is useless. Save your time and money don't buy this.
I gave this turntable as a gift and can't give it a thorough review. However, I thought I should tell people about our initial problems.When we first set the unit up, the turntable was loose on it's platform and non-functional. It took an hour of tinkering and finally removing its particle-board base to find that a nut/washer had come loose. Once I found this is was easy to repair and the unit now works as intended.Construction seems pretty delicate and I wonder how long this thing will last. But perhaps you get what you pay for. The audio seems adequate but I'm not a sophisticated judge of these things. I already knew it doesn't do 78 but if anyone is unclear on that... it doesn't do 78.I actually kind of like the tone-arm controls. It operates in a very precise and gentle manner.
I would to have give this one star out of the box I could not get anything the weather channel came in great all the other channels not so much also would say get a outdoor Antenna that help a lot now I can hear some people on radio also the Cigarette Adapter is great the only problem I have is when I hit the gas on my truck I can hear my engine threw the CB speaker which lowers the quality of the sound I have to shut my truck off so I can not hear my engine threw the CB speaker. I would not buy this CB at all not worth the money and pain the only good channel I found again was the weather channel...Very unhappy with this CB
Do not buy this drive if you're looking for portability in the field. It did not mount on my Mac PowerBook G4 without an additional AC adapater, not included. LaCie tech service sent one at no charge, but this defeats the purpose of their "rugged" "all-terrain" product.
The title says it all. How often will you make an omelet in your microwave? How often will you use a microwave rice steamer especially if you have an Asian household? Otherwise microwave works fine for what we have used it for.When I called Panasonic to ask about this the "customer service" person read out of the instruction manual that came with the unit. I can read a manual. I do not need to wait on hold for 15 minutes to have it read for me.
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!
I picked this up for my 94 silverado it was not what i wanted it doesnt work well with most stereos its not deep enough i bit the bullet and spent $4 more and picked up a better one.
I unfortunately join the others with reviews in announcing that today my screen went black, only audio remains. Bogus that Magnavox / Phillips doesn't stand behind this product given the same recurring problem with this model. I sure won't buy another product from them. Suggest you stand clear of them and SPREAD THE WORD!
Great camera. Great pictures. But -- the storage is terrible! A floppy disk can hold only so many images... AND it'll hold only ONE megapixel image. There are better soloutions out there. CompactFlash cards can hold 64MB of images, at the least. Iomega Clik! for Digital Cameras drives can hold 40MB of imagery. And, floppy disks are expensive. I highly reccomend this for novices, but for serious photographers, stay away!
I love the design and the functionality, caller id, clock, greetings, customizable messages, etc... however, the noise is way too loud. i've exchanged it twice hoping the motor was defective, but it's always the same... noisy as hell!
The reviews are correct. I bought this player for my daughter's room as well. We used it a little over 1 year and it stopped reading DVDs and CDs. When you insert the disc it just spins and spins. Finally you get a question mark in the top if the sceen. This year santa will have to bring the boring old black one that is $30 at wal-mart. Save your money...The tv so far has worked great but the remote died shortly after we bought the tv.
Whilst the sound quality is good (as one would expect), there is a fundamental design flaw.One of the earphones has a cable that's a foot longer than the other.That means you will have a loose piece of cord hanging about your neck - permanently. It's rather annoying.There are alternatives on the market...
I recently had the misfortune to unknowingly purchase the sour cream of the crap, I mean crop! I bought one 4 pack of Sunpack NiMH AA 1.2V 2300mAh. The price was ageeable and I got what I paid for-junk!!!! My charger was acting up and I found out why. One of these brand new batteries was completely dead, would not take a charge and the other three after taking a full charge went dead as soon as I put them in my camera. I bought them from: networker-7@gmail.com in Ohio. They bugged me to give them a rating and when I rated them at one star they informed me they would not reimburse me or take the batteries back because I rated them so low, after they hounded me to rate them. I recommend to everyone: Do not buy Sunpack batteries, especially from networker-7@gmail.com. I also read many more complaints about both at amazon.com. CB
... and they come out of the charger dead.I bought these and a charger because they were advertised specifically for use in cameras. I expected them to wear out eventually, but certainly not this quickly! Would not recommend, especially for a camera.
Apparently this product is discontinued, but you can use the reviews here as a guide on what not to buy in the future. Buyer beware and all that.I too found the noise canceling nonexistent. Apparently it works for some units in some instances and not in others.The neckband was in no way adjustable. This was not a major problem for me, but it was inconvenient.The noise canceling unit was mounted in a very inconvenient location. Ultimately, that is what ruined my unit--I was pulling it out of a bag and the noise canceling unit snagged on something and I pulled the wire just enough to cause a short. A better-designed device would not have suffered this problem.
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.
Very slow, less than 5MB's a second! I returned the first one to Maxtor, I'm now on my Third and same issue.. They all mount under OSX but do not work anywhere near USB or Firewire speeds. I have tried the same drives on all three of my macs, Maxtors hardware is just total junk. DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE.At this point, I am scrapping the chipset and keeping the bare drives to intall in a media raid. So far Maxtor is batting a 1000 for failing on me. I will never buy another Maxtor product.FYI-- their tech support is horrible.
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.
dont like it. got for home, using skype phone service. a hassle to put on. never feels right
I have had this unit two years plugged into my tv and have had nothing but frustration. I have all the same complaints about the system and playing cd's as listed here by everyone else, i.e., loads the cd's really slow, won't shuffle, etc. Oh, and sometimes it will not recognize it has a cd, then the next time around it will - (what's up with that?). I have stopped playing cds or dvds on it because it is just too frustrating, however, I do use this system for my tv audio all time time because my tv speakers are bad. When it works, it sounds good...but now it has developed a new problem - it has decided to go into "Protect" mode (no matter what the volume is) every time I try to watch tv, and it then turns itself off. Does the same thing immediately after I turn it back on. I am going crazy and Sharp is not helping me out. I did a little online research and seems a lot of other people have this same problem with this unit and it can't be fixed. I have no use for it after only two years. ARGGGG. This system is just a piece of garbage and a HUGE waste of your hard earned money. Do yourself a favor and pass it by.
Help! My modem, which is a "Motorola Surfboard SBV5222" only has 1 ethernet plug, so I tryed to use an ethernet splitter, but those can only use 1 plug at a time. Will this allow me to use the internet and Xbox at the same time, or do I have to buy a new modem? If so, Would there be a cable modem with a phone line & 2 ethernet plugs?
I got the TeleZapper when the &quot;Out of Area&quot; calls on our Caller ID hit 13 in one day. I bought it and kept it on our phone line, following their directions for 4 weeks. We're now up to 20 in a day and the TeleZapper has been returned. I bought mine at Best Buy and should have gotten a hint from the fact that all of the TeleZapper boxes appeared to be taped (e.g. returned and repackaged). At the exact time I returned mine, someone else was also returning one. My advice to you is, don't bother.
device is not user friendly and cant get support via e-mailor phone . cant see in the sunlight
After recording an MD, I entered the track information with the nice Jog Dial of the 722. When finished, I hit stop so the TOC would write to the MD, but got an error. The MD would not work within the 722 any more. When I tried it in a different MD player, it worked fine, but the 722 just showed a TOC error.I have no idea how good the product is in general, but it gets only one star for how it worked for me. The one star is because it didn't destroy the MD beyond use on another player, but the 722 sure couldn't handle the disc any more.
I bough the iHome alarm player for my Creative Zen 60 gb mp3 player. This player was advertised as an accessory for my player but it doesn't work with my player.
I am very disappointed in these headphones. The sound quality isn't good and they will not stay in place when I run, row or use my stationary bike.
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.
I ordered 2 of these months ago as was promised the items in December. I just received another delay notice. I'm sorry I already purchased the cameras, doc & cards or I would return the entire thing and take my business somewhere else.
I connected this cable from my new Samsung 1080p TV to my new blue-ray player expecting to receive a great picture. The display from the televison was jumpy and filled with static. I finally disconnected the thing.I'm very disappointed with this cable. I guess you get what you pay for.
Ok here we go... When I purchased this item the title said "100 disc rimage 360i dvd/cd duplicator and printer" there were no real techinical details on the page. I did'nt see it only did 25 discs until it arrived and I read the manual. The manual by the way is horrible it is brief and does'nt fully help you with any problems. I decided to just deal with the 25 disc output fiquring it was just a big hassle. Next hassle was the 2.0 usb connection this I was aware of so I planned ahead and purchased one for my laptop I planned on using to run the machine. I hooked everything up and it was fine I ran a few test disc's and was pleased when I had seen and heard the results so I decided to activate the software. You would think this machine prints money by the security activation for the software. It was a serious pain in the butt. I used the online activation mode and you have to put in your whole life story as well as 4 codes you have to find yourself on the machine. Once I filled everything out the page would not let me enter the product name and I could'nt procide. I did this 3 times still no change. Then I called the rimage tch support to register and got an answering machine saying to state my info and they would "try" to contact me in less then 12 hours!! F that 12 hours!!! So I went back a 4th time the next day and finally the registration worked. Fired up the machine put in "25" for the quantity and let it go till I relized the next problem. The machine started making reject discs. In the add it says "error free production" what the hell!! Every other disc that came out said "reject" and printed a whole wasted of ink all over it. I ran it 3 times and everytime it still did this. So I go to rimage for more help. First thing I see when I get to the support page is " No support for laptop use you must use a desktop" Where was this info in the system requirements when I was reseaching the product???????? Nowhere!! does it say no laptops. Overall I still did'nt solve the "reject" problem. I think this machine and concept is really inefficent and I am really dis-satisfied. I put in several hours of problem solving and only have 7 good copys to show for it.
I wish I'd reviewed this when it broke; after printing a total of maybe 100 sheets of paper (text), roughly 3 months after winning it in a church raffle.Maybe I could have saved someone else some pain.Yes, it had the deadly "invisible paper jam" and never recovered; I tried hooking it up to multiple computers, even had my brother take it apart (he's the IT guru for a massive company) after troubleshooting and reloading the software a few times... There really wasn't any place I could return it to, as I didn't have a receipt for it.I really, really hate contributing to landfills. But there's nowhere else for this one to go.Too bad you can't select "zero stars".If this is indicative of HP products...I will never purchase one.
Unfortunately this product was Dead on Arrival, we do have a second one that does fuction as advertised, but have concerns about quality control.
I bought it 1 year ago and it had $40 cashback but till now I havn't receive the cashback.
There are many complaints on the internet on the S3 IS CCD ceasing to function. I sent back my S3 IS and they claim there is no known problem with the S2 or S3 IS. Well my government S2 IS did the same thing. I can buy a new CCD on line for $18 so it seems they are willing to have a bad reputation over this little money. I work for the government in Imaging Engineering and see this as a stonewalling tactic. I think it reflects badly on Canon.Of what use is a camera that takes blank pictures?
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.
The speaker's sound is not clear and cannot handle a loud volume.
Well ok, after building my own &quot;Dream System 4&quot; I decided to go all out, even on the soundcard. Going by the specs with this card it was second to none. Going by the other customer reviews I read, it made me think twice about getting it judging by a lot of the problems that were addressed. But, I decided that &quot;none of those will happen to me, it will work fine&quot; WRONG. First off for a brief hardware setup. I installed it on a Athlon XP 2800 powered system with dual 80MB 7200 ATA 133 drives, 1 Gig RAM and an Nvidia GeForce4 Ti4800 8X AGP Video with the Logitech X-680 surround speakers.Now for the problems. That's all I had. All that system robbing software (reminds me of AOL), system crashes, hung installations, more system crashes, numerous calls to both Microsoft AND Creative only to get stuck editing my registry (always a treat) and downloading numerous &quot;patches and updates&quot;, all being a waste of time. After downloading the &quot;updated drivers&quot; the problem only worsened. System crashes, hangs and even more system crashes.Sooooooo after 3 months of beating myself up (I REALLY Wanted this thing to work properly) I YANKED IT! Time to end the headaches! I went out and picked up the Turtle Beach Santa Cruz card and it has worked FLAWLESSLY!Maybe someday (if I don't throw it on Ebay first) when Creative actually gets creative with there software so it will work correctly, I will put it back in. But for now, it will sit in the box and collect dust!
This is purely and simply a piece of junk, a rip-off and waste of money..I am very careful, but just moving one rabbit ear broke it at the bottom; the UHF loop would not, could not fit into the holes, needless to say, it made no difference to my TV reception.It only frustrated me. Not worth returning, it is now in the garbage.
I bought these headphones from Target and used them for about 2 months primarily for watching movies on my tv and computer. They were fine although I thought the sound wasn't great, a bit muddled, but the earphones themselves were very comfortable, UNTIL, the the right side of the headband just snapped! And I wasn't exactly manhandling them either!! There were small cracks in other parts of the earphones too. So I managed to keep using them with a rubber band holding them in place until the left side snapped and splintered. I then had a headband sans earphones.The plastic on these phones is soooo cheap and flimsy. A child's toy is more durable than these. But I guess you get what you pay for!! So now I'm out $25. Not worth it.To sum:pros:- adjustable headband and small enough to fit my female head- comfortable earphones, although hurts with glassesBUTcons:- CHEAP plastic which broke soon after purchase despite gentle handling- sound quality not crisp- volume too low to hear on computer despite adjusting volume to max- long cord kept getting in the way while moving around room
OK, its cheap...but it sucks. In writing this, I'm comparing it to a slightly more expensive router that happens to be blue and dark grey in color. I don't think I can mention brands on here.-Wireless range is very poor.-It forwards ports when it feels like it.-It has a security issue that sometimes lets you log in from anywhere on the web (even when remote admin is disabled)-It needs to be reset about once a week-Transfers are very slow to/from wireless even with good signal-It updates DynDNS too often, causing them to freeze your accountThese are the issues as of 12/16/2006. The last firmware revision was almost a year ago (1/11/2006 v5.10). Way too many problems on this thing. It is a piece of trash.
Bought two of these based on reviews, which I now see was an inappropriate measure as the units are useless. Picked up nothing different-new than before, with the only difference being that I lost five of the twenty-four stations I was picking up from my outdoor antenna before installation.Junk.
I bought these because of the positive reviews. It took only 2-3 months for the left one to fry. I only used them in the Aviom our church orchestra uses for sound. I was very surprised when they bit the dust. I certainly won't buy any more.
I got this keyboard when we got a new PC from Dell. Since I'm using company money, I figured why not get a nice keyboard since I felt that my old wireless keyboard and mouse lagged a little bit. I thought to myself, I wanted my next one to be as precise as they can come! So I put this order together with the PC.And boy was that a mistake!This got to our office a few days before the PC came in, I liked the styling and I was so excited to use it, so the moment the PC got delivered, I was raring to go. It worked without installing the drivers and I went immediately online as soon as I got the PC hooked up. I read the reviews and was wondering why other users here gave this wireless combo such bad reviews. I didn't pay attention to the other reviewers and proceeded to install the drivers... and that's where my frustration all started. After several crashes, unwanted reboots and driver installation restarts... I was able to somehow get lucky and install and actually finish the software installation process. The LCD screen kinda impressed me and I even thought to myself how this is all going to be great. Upon using the keyboard and mouse more, however, I find that I'm agreeing with with most of the comments left for this poor attempt for a bluetooth combo. Keys are responsive enough and I like the solid feel, but when you leave it for a minute or two, say you were doing something with your mouse and you suddenly type a command, your keyboard tends to ssssttttuuuuttteerrr... then ofcourse you press enter and the command does not work, which can be very irritating especially when your working with CAD applications. You wonder why your command didnt go thru then you read on the command prompt that you typed SST instead of ST.Now the mouse! I used to laugh about one of the comments in here where the reviewer complained how the mouse tend to get REALLY slow when it decides to, I even thought that whoever that was who wrote about that must be using a really slow PC which tends to freeze and affect the mouse's speed. WRONG! It does happen, and it happens alot! I have a dual core PC with 1 GB Ram and 256MB Graphics Card and I often feel like I'm dragging a cursor that's tied down by bricks! Did anyone say carpal tunnel ? I think I can FEEL it! The funny thing is that, well, it really is not funny but this happens even if you only have ONE applicatoin running. Believe me I gave this mouse a chance and closed all of my other applications and just stayed on Photoshop thinking that will solve my "slow mo-use" issue but my cursor still behaved erratically with only ONE app running! It works so bad that I couldn't even find where my cursor was at times! the left and right mousewheel is worthless too! especially when you use the middle button function a lot for 'panning' around. Good thing I can disable the left and right function.SIGH!!! One good point though is that the bluetooth hub works and I am able to connect my phone to my PC... Mouse and keyboard wise though, you can do better. Infact, when I got this, I ordered a Logitech Cordless Desktop S510 with Media Remote for my desktop at home and I never had a problem with that! I'm so happy with that model that I'm actually thinking of getting another one to replace this junk!So, if you're considering getting a cordless keyboard and mouse combo, and wanted this one because it has the bluetooth function. Think again!
These earbuds have great sound but.... unfortunately they are not very dependable. I have already gone thru two sets with the same issue. One of the buds stops working. The sound only comes thru one ear. Now I would expect this if they are treated rough but I was very careful with both sets. For the same issue to happen with both sets would mean there is a flaw in the design. If they continued to work these would be a 5 star rating.
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 love my G5 but the bluetooth mouse is horrible. I totally agree with the other low ratings. Performance is poor, wake up time is long and it requires new batteries every 2 or 3 weeks.What mainly drove me to write up on this low rating is the tme it takes for the mouse to wake up and start registrating mouse movements. It is very frustrating to get such abysmal performance fout of $50 a mouse acquired in 2005. I feel like I got completely scammed by it's cool look.Yes I'm buying one with a wire and will shatter this wireless one in front of the apple store.
These Binoculars are for the build quality totally overpriced! There are Binoculars you can get at Kmart or the Dollar Store for 15$ and compare to the Bushnell. Even so they are 20x magnification they don't even compare to my Binoculars from Nikon with 8x magnification. The optics are unclear and hinged in plastic!! The eye width adjustment is also very limited, which if you have a smaller eye distance creates a double vision. Which makes them useless. Order... have a laugh ... and send back!
I got a fake Monster Turbine from Amazon!! I thought Amazon is an authorized dealer for Monster, but I got a fake Monster Turbine from Amazon when I bought it with the price has fell down to $106.00.Before I made this purchase, I did a lot of research online and in store, I knew there are fakes at lots ebay stores with 3 times cheaper price so I decided to buy it from Amazon. After I received Turbine the same day, I felt something is wrong, the paper box case is unsealed and poor quality inside, the leather case has no metal "monster" logo on it. And then I looked carefully onto the earbuds, the fonts-"monster Turbine", which engraved on the both side of the ear buds have different style and size, how fake is that?!?! Regardless about the sound quality, it's just not worth $100. And looks like Amazon is the only seller out there is have this low price tag, everyone else are selling at $149.So just to double confirm, I called Monster Cable directly, I guess the easiest way is to ask the CS if they make any of those Turbine leather cases without the metal "monster" logo on it, and they said never, and they tell me to return it back to Amazon, because Amazon might not getting the stock from Monster cable directly even they are "Authorized Dealer".I think this is not just a return and refund thing now, I don't know how people rating all 5-stars here but I found out they are selling fakes, or it's just I got "lucky".I think I just don't have the time and capital to sue Amazon, yea.....funny right?
I made sure I purchased the correct installation kit for the year/make/model of vehicle that we installed the new stereo system. It did not fit. There are gaps around the entire thing and we had to secure it temporarily until we can get a new one that fits correctly.
I have a simple dell computer with a standard burner(nothing fancy), but it's worked in the past. So my girlfriend buy these and thus far I've attempted 5 burns and only 1 is successful. I'm returning them.
Speaker was ripped out when it arrived. Amazon refunded.I did drill new holes and mounted the speaker back down. The &#34;wood&#34; this unit is made of appears to be some sort of cardboard based material, or it is the worst MDF I have ever seen. The speaker and wiring is all pretty wimpy, but it does put out fair bass, but it is dirty, muddled bass. If you are on a total budget, I guess it is OK.I replaced it with the Pioneer TS-SWX251 for a little over $100 and am much happier. It takes up much less space and sounds much better.
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.
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.
When I first got the joystick I was very happy with it. It functioned very well with Rise Of Flight. Then after very light use over nine months (less than several hours), the rudder started moving when you pull back on the stick. After 8 emails full of "rock fetches" Logitech declared my order "invalid." This is when I gave up on trying to get warranty service from Logitech. This is my second experience with Logitech customer service (my first was with a broken Harmony TV remote). It will be my last, as I will NEVER by another Logitech product (believe me I have many of their products keyboards, mice, speakers). Although I believe they used to develop innovative, well designed products, that does not look to be the case any more; and they have virtually no warranty. I've had the touch screen on the remote fail (they said is was due to abuse, yea right). The power switch on the speakers is flakey, several keyboards have gone bad; and finally the joy stick. I may be slow, but I've learned my lesson.It took a while, but I finally got it; believe the negative reviews, they are not outliers.
I bought this as a xmas present for my 75 year old dad. He couldn't figure it out, my husband couldn't figure it out, and my 24 year old son couldn't figure it out. How can it be so hard to hook this thing up!
I checked on crucial.com and this was the memory i got as a result from the scan on their website so to save a little money i got it here on amazon.i checked the reviews and it looked good so i got it.The order came fast, alot faster than expected. Well It didnt work after i had installed the card in my Compaq Presario F700 as the intsructions on every website and common sense will tell you.Now that im trying to contact AHC24, their email is all of a sudden no good. and their website sends you right back to this page.And if I had to make this decision again I would get it directly from crucial.com
It was great for the first 3 months. I use Nero Ultra 6 (not OEM from this product) and is up to date. After 3 months of use, it wrote with errors and cannot use those discs. Nero can varify whatever writing with it. Now, it's just a DVD-ROM, not DVD-RW double layer!
People are getting all worked up about the directionality of these cables and how getting them backwards will make your music play backwards. This is incorrect. Since these cables transmit a digital "bit-stream" (a flow of "1"s and "0"s through the "copper nano electron tubes" of the cable) it actually only mirrors each bit (which is either a "1" or a "0"). Since the characters "1" and "0" are symmetrical, this mirroring does not affect the sound of the "bit-stream" flow. Even though it is flipped it still looks and sounds the same.There is one exception to this: If your receiver uses an internal font where the "1"s have a hangy thing that hangs of the top left, this will be mirrored to where it hangs to the right side. It isn't super noticeable on systems under $50,000, but does add to a dark muddiness and a flatness to tones in the 30,000 "hertz" and higher frequencies.I would have been saving so much money on this cable, but be aware it is NOT dishwasher safe. I waste so much money on $10 cables because they are always wearing out in the weather in my living room or catching fire. If this cable could have lasted me just as long as 50 normal $10 cables, it would have paid for itself. But silly me, putting it in the dishwasher to clean it off and get that crisp, new, clean-cable sound pushed my break even date to 100x normal cables. These cables are HAND WASH/LINE DRY only!!! They sound best when you wash it in unicorn blood.
What can I say... poor software, horrible installation experience (installation crashed 3 times on my XP SP3 Dell XPS machine), drive disappear and won't wake, and very noisy. Overall seems like Maxtor has no idea what a good user experience is and their website is also worthless. Compared to my Buffalo external drive, which works without any software installed, this thing feels like a "beta".Maxtor, you make good harddrives for PC and you should stick to that business only, stop trying to make a product directly for the average consumer because you failed!
Compared to Mogami and Monster, these cables are a steal. In fact, the only issue with them is that they don't last. The sealed ends mask the absence of quality in the connectors--the most critical aspect of any cable--and unfortunately within a few months of inputting, removing, inputting, etc, those ends begin to fail, thus compromising the integrity and utility of the entire length.For approximately 50 cents @ foot, this is probably a decent purchase to consider, versus the $3 @ ft. prices for Monster and Mogami--provided you are willing to consider these cables disposable and potentially a disruption at an unannounced time.You get what you pay for.
Yes, this CD player does everything it claims: it plays CDs, AM, FM, WMA, MP3, etc...However, the display is very hard to read and is incredibly bright at night. This is not a small annoyance by any means. It really distracts when driving and is really quite ridiculous. I would avoid this CD player again if I had the chance based on this seemingly small (but immensity annoying and unsafe) flaw.
A few quick thoughts on this item:Cons:- The build. It is cheapish looking plastic. It has a leg on the back which can be used to stand the unit on your table (the way most people will use it, although it has holes in the back, too, if you want to hang it on the wall). The hinge, however, is somewhat loose so any slight pressure on the top of the frame (by accidentally pushing against it, for example) is enough to push it almost flat to the ground. It has one point of resistance in the middle of the arc so if that angle is good for you then you should not have much problem - I, however, wanted it a bit more vertical and it wouldn't stay. Also, there is an unnecessary transparent plastic border around the frame, making the complete frame much bigger than it needs to be and which also acts as a fingerprint and dust magnate.- Picture Quality. The picture finish is matte and the screen tends to increase the contrast, making the pictures look a little bit darker. Since the angle at which the unit stands, is a bit too low for me the pictures looked even darker.- Software. Software can definitely be improved. First you can not do much with the unit without the accompanying remote - so God help you if you should loose the little thing! Although the unit has a little button on the back labeled "Enter/Slide", you can't even use it to start a slide show. Once you are in the slideshow (by using the remote), you can't do anything else even with the remote - you can't pause the slideshow(!), delete a pic you don't like, rotate (the angle button on the remote did not do anything), zoom... etc. If you have selected the random picture option for the slide show then the back arrow becomes worthless, as it won't take you back to the picture it showed before. If you should want to do something with your pics you have to go to the contact-print-like-screen and scroll to the picture - this can take a while as this photo frame is definitely not blazing fast.- Media. It did not recognize my USB flash drives for some reason, however, my SD memory card had no problem. The video feature did not work at all, neither from the built in memory nor from the external memory. The digital frame would just stop after emitting a horrible screech a half second into the movie and then move on to the next movie to repeat the process. As far as the mp3 feature was concerned, I did not even bother to check at this point.Pros:- Although the pictures look darker, screen is glare free and do not reflect the overhead lights.- The cost is reasonable for the screen size and in comparison to other picture frames in the market, although I still think these things should not cost more than $35-$40.In summary, if all you want is to look at your pics and do not mind if they appeared a bit dark then, by all means, go for it. If, however, you were attracted by the other features that this unit claims to support then you will be disappointed. I was disappointed, to tell you the truth. I am planning to get a replacement unit, just in case there was something wrong with my particular unit. I'll update my review if the replacement unit turns out to perform at least as advertised.
If you are looking for headsets for your mp3 player or your computer, look elsewhere because the sound is EXTREMLY disapointing if if thats what your after. They sound quality is no better than apple's standard white earbuds.The good:very nice sound isolationmade for professional useI use these when I play my electirc guitar at night. They come with a jack that allows you to plug into a sub.the bad:The sound sucks. No better than earbudsNO bass. If you play around with the EQ (equalizer folks) their is no difference. It just creates distortion.DONT buy if your looking to use them on a computuer or with an mp3 player. You will be very disapointed. Really. Don't let the hundered dollar price tag fool ya.
I owned these headphones for about 3 months & absolutely loved it. I used it while working out & it fit perfectly. Good sound; felt comfortable in the ears; & quite compact. But as others have noted; it snapped in 2 pieces at the joints. Would not recommend these.
It can't stand on when I turn it left or right. I need to put something in front of it to make it standable.
Since I bought this it has been for repairs 3x and still doesn't work. don't waste your money. My Iphone takes better pictures and movies.
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.
Very disappointed with this mouse as it's just a standard laptop mouse and not a mini-mouse at all. I already own two Microsoft laptop mice and this Logitech is simply the same type/size item by a different manufacturer.
Having owned one for several months, I can't recommend it. I use it as a recorder, mostly with a line-in jack from a telephone. The audio volume on playback is low (and yes, I do have it turned all the way up!). The software for transfering files to PCs is clunky - a real Windows 3.1 feel about it.Worst however is that if the battery runs down while recording, it will trash not only the file you have been recording, but every other file. Even with recharged batteries, the unit is completely unuseable until it's been reformatted. There is a battery indicator, but it doesn't give you very much advance warning. The 10 hours playback time may or may not be accurate, but it certainly does not translate to anything like 10 hours of recording time.
I ordered two DVD players for gifts. Unfortunately neither one of them worked right out the box. I would have reservations about ordering another one of the DVD players.
The iPhone really needs a horizontal case like this one. It's a bit long and wearing it on your hip vertically makes it uncomfortable and unwieldy when you sit down. Whereas a vertical case eliminated this problem. In terms of looks, I feel horizontal and vertical both look equally as cool but a horizontal case is a lot more convenient, at least to me.This DLO case is nicely made and seems durable but unfortunetly, there is a flaw in the design: the exposed open parts can make your iPhone very vunerable to scratches. I noticed a fairly deep scratch on the back of my iPhone right where the middle opening on this case is. It could have happened from a zipper, metal button or most probably from a rivet on my jeans coming in contact with the back of the iPhone through the slot. I am switching to another case that covers more of the iPhone.Just a side note about rubber iPhone cases: I don't like the feel of the rubber cases at all-they feel weird in the hand. And the rubber cases tend to stretch out over time and this lets in dust and grit which can scratch the iPhone. Also Apple recommends you not charge the iPhone will in a rubber case because the heat will not be able to dissipate. This means you have to keep taking it out of the rubber case and putting it back in every time you charge. You can see that these types of cases are less than ideal.
The suction this thing has does not feel very powerful. I don't trust it to hold up my $500 Garmin, and within my first 10 minutes of using it, it fell off my windshield to some bumps in the local road.I'm going to try the Arkon windshield mount. I have an Arkon mount for my cell phone and it's very secure in its hold.
Suffered drops in connection from day one and after two weeks it has seemingly shut down for business. I'm not a techie so I don't understand why I can connect to the internet via my neighbours's wireless connection through my apt wall but not to my Netgear router two feet away from me. It's a crazy world.
The ink runs out in less than a month and I barely use my printer. Really low on ink. Avoid if you can.
This product has only one thing going for it. It's nice looking. Besides that, it's totally worthless. Cheaply made. Almost impossible to remove without either dropping it or having your fingers slip off of it which usually results in your fingernails scraping across the surface of your lens or lens filter. After 10 drops and 4 fingernail scrapes, I ordered the following product.Mennon Pro Center Pinch 67mm Snap-On Lens Cap with Leash. It's much better. Sturdily made, snaps off and on very easily, same price as the Canon. Only drawback - no nice Canon logo.
Bought this item for my wife to use with our 2005 Honda Odyssey and her IPOD NANO. The sound quality varies with each song, the unit randomly powers itself off and the signal strength varies alot and has lots of interference. This has been primarily around town driving in a large city, haven't had an occasion to take on a longer trip yet.Some of the signal issues may be due to electrical interference, but the random turning off and variability in quality and volume are major irritants that make this barely worth using. Not sure if the one specifically for and iPod would be any better or not. Looking to purchase a different brand that works better.
I would buy this except the airflow is wrong for my laptop and I believe could damage it. Averatec notebooks are very powerful packages for a relatively modest price, however they do run hot, just like their more expensive cousins. I do need a cooler, but it has to be one that blows air toward the bottom of the case, since that is where the air intake is located. A negative pressure would work against the computer cooling fan and would likely in higher internal temperature. The widely distributed Targus works the same way. I don't know how many laptops have the air intake on the bottom, but that is something to check before buying one of these coolers. Amazon could really help by being sure that the information was included in the description of all such coolers. Some tell you and some don't. I'm still looking.
Works fine indoors but should have an optical view finder for outdoors!CANNOT SEE IMAGE IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT!!
I loved this charger, until I found that, over time, it had pushed apart the plastic frame of my IIIc so that the charger contacts would no longer work, either on the travel charger or the original hotsync module. Palm.com said they could fix it--upon payment of the hefty out-of-warranty repair charge. I'm looking into Handsprings now . . . ;-)
These were a present for my son and he used them one day and they stopped working in the middle of listening to a song and we couldn't get them to work again. I was very disappointed. If I knew that they would match the price to the quality then I would have just went to the store and bought a cheap pair that would have lasted longer.
i bough this filter the exact same day as i bought my telescope from orion. it was a at least 8 days late i missed the full moon and i an pissed about it. Why would they ship this tiny envelope via UPS i dont know. they should of gone postal. havent used it yet waiting for another full moon
Bought these for running -- regret it now. They significantly amplify the "whistle" from wind. Cord bouncing also produces a very noticeable clicking noise. They also do not stay in my ear as well as my last ear buds, but that could be just me. Sound quality is good as long as you're relatively still and not outside. I absolutely hate the asymmetrical cord -- real PITA -- doesn't hang down naturally and pulls to one side. Regular ol' Y style cable seems to work best when active.
Broke on second day!!!!Altogether, I got maybe 2 HOURS use out of it before the ring controls stopped working completely. I can still turn it on & off & pause, but I can't skip selections, or go back, or increase or decrease the volume.After ALL the good things I've heard about these things, it just died. How annoying.If you MUST have an ipod, get the Nano.
My 3220G died as soon as I applied the latest firmware. I had first tried the 6620G ($750!) and it froze up constantly, lost its wireless grip, didn't return reliably to location settings... All in all a great concept but D-Link doesn't deliver. No tech support. Don't waste your time with these cameras. I had to return both the 3220G and 6620G to Amazon.
I do not recommend this product. The flap does not stay down as good as Memorex brand. I would rather spend more money on the better sleeves.
works fine on 128K card, does not work with a 1 GB card. There are no driver updates available.
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.
I liked the mp1000 until I upgraded to Windows XP, and was astonished to discover that the company will not support it. The device is now worth scrap metal. Customer Support responded with a form letter to the effect that they feel my pain, but drop dead anyway. Philip Christopher, the CEO, did not respond to my letter at all -- probably too busy making deals to bother with solidifying his customer base. Don't waste your hard-earned money on Audiovox products.
Decent vlue while it works. The right side has now died. I'll replace in time for football season. Spend a bit more and get a good system.
This item bought in 34/30/2007, was supposely sent twice to delivery address in Miami Fl., but still hasn't arrived. Over a month now.
What junk!!! Mine can only be used as a radio. Even CD's won't play on it - they freeze and I get a message "unsupported format." I bought it to replace an excellent Bose system that I lost (along with my house) in Hurricane Katrina and because of all the other problems we had to contend with let this slide. Now I see that most everyone has the same bad experience with this piece of junk.
I bought 4. One did eventually work somewhat - intermittently- not very user friendly. One never worked. Returned all 4. Should have paid more attention to reviews.
This has no suction power, this was a true disappointment. I was really looking forward to having something to clean my keyboard on my little notebook but this wasn't it.
I've owned two of these. While the sound is great, neither have lasted more than 15 months. In both cases, one of the earbuds died completely, and it was definitely something within the wiring as it would only work if I held the wire *just right*. Wish I could recommend them, but they need to last longer than this.
They're ok for the price I paid, but they don't actually clip on, just slide over my ears which hurts eventually and the sound quality isn't great, but I mostly listen to books on tape, so it's not crucial for me. As far as the color clips, I can't get the ones that came on it off, so I can't change it. Overall, not worth it.
In spite of this chip's seemingly hefty rubber coating, the rubber is very flexible and the little circuit board inside is not. I bent this very slightly while attempting to insert it into a socket surrounded by cables and it snapped readily. This is fragile; avoid it.
The product connects well to the TV and has a nice screen. Much better than Western Digital's hard to read blue. But it will not read or acknowledge my media.
We bought this camcorder after the birth of our first son. Fifteen months later it stopped working out of the blue. We sent it to the authorized service center and were told that the main board was corroded. They said the reason for the corrosion was possibly humidity or long-term water leak. We are absolutely certain that the camcorder did not get any water. JVC's customer service was a joke - they did not even respond to our complaint. We basically lost $500 by buying this product because we used it only for 15 months. We will never buy another JVC product again. EVER.
Amazon is very misleading when they quote a Retail Price of $329.00 This processor has been widely available for $199 or less for almost a year.
LOWER THAN 1 STAR..IF I COULD RATE LOWER.I just so happened to read his review, as I was trying to remember the make/model of the case I purchased. He said that there was scratches on his case....and I said to myself, "hmmm I wonder if there are scratches on mine?" I removed the case and sure enough millions of mircoscratches. My eye weren't playing tricks.I am so angry at myself for purchasing this ...(place expletive of choice here)I quote the immortal words of Jim Cramer from Mad Money when he sees a bad stock: DON'T BUY!! DON'T BUY!!!
OKAY SO I JUST GOT THESE HEADPHONES LITERALLY LIKE 15MINS AGO. NOT A FAN OF IT. I MEAN ITS GOOD IF YOU LOOKING FOR REGULAR HEADFONES BUT THESE THINGS HAVE NO BASS AT ALL. LIKE AT ALL. I WAS EXPECTING BLOW MY EARS AWAY TYPE TYPE LOUDNESS AND IN BASS AND WAS DISAPPOINTED. ITS NICE AND EVERYTHING BUT IF YOUR LOOKING FOR HEADFONES WITH ALOT OF BASS AND FOR THEM TO BE EXTRA LOUD THESE ARE NOT THE TYPE OF HEADFONES I WOULD RECOMMEND.
I don't want to mislead anyone I love "the camera" but save yourself a lot of money and but just the camera. the name "starter kit" is very misleading! there is no film, no batteries but it comes with a very useless poster. again just buy the Lomographic Holga camera, go to YouTube type in Holga camera and have fun. JUST DON'T BUY THE STARTER KIT.
I bought this at the local Fry's Store hoping to finally have my hands free for typing while talking on the phone to customers.But when using it, there is way too much static for the caller on the other end (FYI - changing the volume had no effect) .Could it be the phones that I tried it on?Well, I plugged it into two different wireless (DECT 6.0) phones (GE 28112EE2-A and Panasonic KX-TGA740) and both had the same terrible results.So I'm off to return it in the hopes of finding something that can provide a cleaner sound.
I bought my Igo about three years ago because the concept made so much sense ... sadly the unit did not live up to expectations. As many people have noted in their reviews, a moron designed the cables and the "brick" weighs as much as a real brick. I only take it with me when traveling overseas just to have a backup power supply and for occasional use on the plane. (I still take my OEM chargers with me and keep the Igo in the suitcase.) Now it is deciding to quit charging every once in a while and I have to fiddle with the plug to wake it back up. You might believe, as I once did, that something so solid would last forever but my Igo has proven otherwise. I could easily imagine some laptop companies bundling the Igo with their equipment had they designed a great product, but unfortunately they failed miserably on that score.
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.
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.
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!
I really needed this to work, but i arrive dead. went for another brand-e. 2 Port DVI Video Splitter-from IOGear. works great.the iogear, also shipped with a dvi cable, this startech thing didn't.
Based on other reviews I thought this card was worth a try... unfortunately, not true. Driver CD doesn't follow addonics own naming conventions; drivers wouldn't load automatically. Once loaded, device would only work as USB 1.1.Technical support call provided no assistance in diagnosing problems - they could neither figure out what was or wasn't working and were not interested in details about my configuration of hardware, OS, and drivers for future use or reference.Go somewhere else for a 2.0 port!
Yes, I know, I chose the cheapest shipping option. But that does not mean that the product should arrive three weeks after the estimated time frame that you gave me. I don't know what kind of deal they cut with you, but do your customers a favor and use UPS or USPS. Even USPS, in my experience, can get the product there in a reasonable time frame.
This is the latest addition to Canon's Elph series. While it offers something no other Elph has ever offered with Image Stabilization it lacks in many areas. As an S400 owner I recommended my family to purchase the SD700 as a good P&S compact as it got very good reviews. While it may work for my mom and dad with its easy controls and good enough picture quality for them (they know nothing about phtography and wanted an easy camera), I find it quite dissapointing actually. The nice things are: Good continous shooting, OK battery life, 4x zoom and the presence of an optical viewfinder. The bad points however all have to do with image quality unfortunately. Firstly, this camera suffers too much from corner softness. The images are just not as consistent as my camera or some of the other Elphs and the softness is quite noticeable at larger print sizes (not at the small sizes however). The blurry effect I do not like at all. Also, the images are a little too soft for a P&S. If it was a DSLR it would be OK as with post-processing sharpness can be gained but for a pure P&S I dont like soft images out of the box at all. The ISO range has gone up now to 800. But this is actually a trick. What Canon used to do was understate their ISO's by almost 2/3rd of a stop. Thus ISO400 on the older Cam's was almost as senstive as ISO800 on other companies Cam's. Now Canon have fixed that issue and state their ratings more correctly so ISO800 is just correctly labeled now. And well, the ISO800 image is very very grainy and looks terrible even as a 4 x 6 print, ISO400 is also very grainy but definetely better. ISO200 is fine and is pretty decent. So the camera is quite bad for low-light shooting and if you do any of that be prepared to be dissapointed. Also the AiAf system may well be the worst metering system ever produced. It was the same with my S400. Etiher way it really does not meter accurately and fails too often to expose an image correctly. Also, the images are a little oversatured too with the reds being the worst (too bright and neon like) and the greens having a yellowish tint. On a side note I found out about the Fuji F30 too late unfortunately, I actually had a chance to use it recently as a friend bought one and it got excellent reviews online and it is indeed a very nice instrument. Of course, that camera is not perfect either (no P&S is for that matter) and has some of its issues as-well but if I had known, I would have made my parents get the F30 over this anyday. In fact, I am heavily considering getting one for myself as its time to update for me and I am very put-off by Canon's latest Elph efforts. Like I said the F30 has my very serious consideration and I will probably get that camera if I decide to stick with compact cam's - though I havent decided fully yet - as I may move the DSLR route instead (probably a Canon or Nikon) - but If I dont go that way, I know Canon aren't getting the rather hefty price they ask of me for this cam - that's for sure. Overall the SD700 is a decent-to-OK camera but let down big-time by the issues I mentioned above - especially considering it is also overpriced for what it is - which made it an even greater let-down.
I dont know whats the reason linksys dont upgrade the firmware of the WAP54g if it seems so inestable, I bougth a WAP54G installed and used until i tried to chance the WEP key(BIG Mistake), the AP just stop working, i tried everything and nothing seems to work until i hard-reset it, finally it work again, but if i want to chance anything and apply it then the AP just become a piece of junk.I try the Firmware upgrade and the same problem appears, Tech Support? Dont Exist...! Go elsewhere if u want to go 802.11g
READ: I rated the burner 1 star due to the fact of Amazon did not have a &quot;Not worth a Star&quot; listed,reason why it is so messed up, is due to the software used in running the burner is very bad, tends to freeze a lot, and cause you to SHUT Your computer down, several times in the process of installation. If you don't like complicated setups, and programs, you should not purchase this product, it is a horrific excuse for a burner, and it is slow, and not a good buy, for an external burner. If you want better capability with CDRW's, you should take the time to get a reliable internal burner, they are faster, and are overall better. Don't buy Hewlett Packard burners, they do not specialize in that field of computer expertise. Save your money for something else.
I've used other FM transmitters for years. When my latest one broke though, I decided that it would be nice to have a place to store my Zune other than my cupholder or lap. This product does hold and charge the Zune without problem, but the FM signal it puts out is so weak that I have to turn my radio all the way up to barely hear it. I tried the Belkin recommended stations as well as the other stations I sucessfully used in the past and use with my Sirius radio, but nothing would work. I emailed Belkin; I tried different lighter plugs. It didn't matter.I ended up buying a tape adapter to use with this. The nice thing is there's a plug on the bottom to use it.I live close to the middle of nowhere and that doesn't seem to matter with signal, so I would only recommend this product if you plan on buying a tape adapter or some other way of transmitting the signal manually and using this is a stand. It would have been nice to be able to easily move from car to car though.
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!
It's unfortunate that a company would sell a piece of CAT-5E for this much money. There are no such things as pristine 0's and 1's. I understand the 'audiophile' philosophy, but this is ridiculous. Digital signals do not get better with gold plating, or by paying enormous amounts of money. Digital signals are digital signals.CAT-5 cables also relies on balanced lines which means that the signal is transmitted down the twisted pairs as inverses of each other. This technique effectively cancels out interference over CAT-5E without the $495 markup.If you are looking for a "AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable", buy yourself a 2 meter CAT-5E cable and pocket the rest.
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.
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!
Title says it all.Here is my message to them dated January 13th:"Question Detail: Today the picture suddenly went black but there was still sound. I changed channels and it was still black. I then turned off the television, waited a few seconds and then turned it back on. A few minutes later it did it again. I repeated the steps noted and it kept happening. I unplugged the unit and then put it back, and again after a very few minutes it went black but the sound remains. I checked all the cables and this continues to happen. I turned off the television and unplugged it for an hour. The picture stayed on for about 45 minutes and the problem returned. What causes this after a little over a year of service, and what are the options available to me?"This is their response almost three weeks later:"Thank you for contacting Polaroid and for your support and interest in our product. Below is our response to your recent email.We apologize for any inconveniences the delay has caused. Due to high call volume our email correspondences needed to assist on the phones. To better assist you we will need the original date of purchase. To expedite this we suggest you please contact Technical Support at 866-289-5168 Mon-Fri 8am-11pm Sat & Sun 10am-8pm so that your issue can be resolved as soon as possible.Thank you for contacting customer service as we do appreciate your business."And they sent it to me again two days ago. Will never buy anything from them again.
This router is absolutely horrible, connection is lost at least once daily. Buyer beware....I purchased another router to replace this one.
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)....
This camera is all wrong. The size is too big. No matter what you do, it takes terrible pictures. It is confusing to use, its flash is bad, it always is blurry. It has no view finder and that is an issue for sure. It is slow at processing.I've had this camera for a while now and it's point and shoot quality is comparable to the key chain cameras that you buy for $13.The worst part about the whole camera, (other than the muddy yellow pictures) is where the flash is. IT IS RIGHT UNDER WHERE YOUR FINGERS SHOULD GO, AND IT BURNS YOU. This camera is a $300 candle.The only good quality is the battery life and thats mediocre at best. It has too many functions many of which the camera cant even handle. And to be frank, in low light, my cellular phone takes better shots.I tried taking a picture the first time and a red light shoots out that simply irritates the eyes of your target making them blink. It also has a sensor that tells you your in bad light. I KNOW IM IN LOW LIGHT, I CAN SEE, THATS WHY THE FLASH IS ON.All around this is the worst camera I've ever owned. If you want a point and shoot camera, get a minolta or cannon. Whatever you do, don't get this.
I wanted to like this a lot, but after surfing the web for 5-10 min my entire computer inevitably freezes. The only solution is a reboot. I haven't even bothered contacting Linksys because of the well-documented experiences of other reviewers here who have had the same problems.
I shouldn't have purchased this - it only has 6 gigabit ports. The title of the item was written in such a way that confused me. I thought it was a straight gigabit switch, but 80% of the ports are only 10/100.
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.
As long as the rest of your wireless equipment is DLink, you may never have a problem, but try using a cheaper non-DLink card and you quickly find out that you've been locked in. I've never had problems with the router, but it really narrows your choices when you're looking to use a cheaper h/w or share connectivity with non-DLink friends.
This is a comment about Maxtor that applies to all models of external hard drives.About 5 years ago, I bought a Maxtor FireWire 80GB drive when it was a new and expensive item. I then bought a PC laptop that it did not work with. Customer "support" told me that it will not work with some computers. Period.Now I discovered that I lost the (non-standard) power cord while moving. I figured that the company would charge an outrageous price for a replacement, but was shocked when they told me that they do not have a replacement. Furthermore, they were not able to provide me with a technical description of the cord so that I could try to buy it elsewhere. They were able to tell me that no current models use the same cord, however.I bought this drive for long-term storage/backup. I paid a lot for it, and now I'm left checking eBay every week so that I can buy an entire used drive--just for the power cord. I will not buy another Maxtor product.
I was not satisfied with the quality of the digital pictures on this Ziga Digital Frame. I returned it.
I'm not sure what it is about after-market straps, but they all seem to have padded areas that are too short to effectively carry a camera slung over one's back. The strap that came with my 5DMKII is perfectly suitable in this regard, albeit lacking some padding. When I sling my camera over my back using the OP/TECH strap, the buckle ends up right over my shoulder. Not good. It's a sturdy strap, but it could use some improvement.
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.
I purchased a Rio 600 for my son's Christmas present. It became defective after a couple of weeks. I spent more weeks getting to tech support and running through tests before they would issue an RMA.Their RMA process says that if the unit is defective, they will replace it, provided they have replacements in stock in their service center. Guess what? They don't have any in the service center, even as they sell them on-line. They have no expectation of getting any and require that customers wait indefinitely for the replacement units.I get the impression that there is a high defect rate and it is clearly compounded by awful service.
This wiring harness is not compatible with 2002 Volvo S40. I have gone to Best Buy and they also recommend this harness which has a completely different pin configuration from the factory wiring for this vehicle.
Worked great for about a week, then i seemed to get an average of 12 telemarketing calls a day
Just get yourself a genuine bonifide mp3 player that takes memory cards! Archive your music or audio on cd but use a regular mp3 player. 1 slight drop and it didnt work anyomre only 1 foot high fall killed it! It sucked! My $14 frys electronic mp3 player lasted longer and even fell in water twice and still plays! PASS ON THIS ITEM!
What a horrible piece of junk. Used it twice and then it stopped working. Looked on line for any tips to fix it and found one site that had 30 other people stating they had the same problem. Do not buy this, you will be sorry.
Bought this after reading good review. I am not impressed with the poor quality and cheap looking head phone. Would not recommend this.
We purchased this on recommendation from Linksys sales support that it would accomodate 14 downlink ports. As supplied the RV016 is a 13 port router with 1 dedicated DMZ port and 2 WAN ports (5 of the other 13 ports can be reconfigured for additional WANs). Further discussion with Linksys technicial support indicates that this device has stability issues and does not work well with Linksys switchs. It locks up periodically and requires a systemwide reset. Do not expect any support if you buy this product. My calls were directed to India and the Philipines and I was asked questions including "what color are your cables?"
The sound quality is poor because of cheap, small speakers; radio tuning isvery difficult because of problem turning dial, there also seems to be a humduring LP playing(it's also too bad phono doesn't include a record changer);there are no treble/bass adjustments. Probably OK for kids or for people whodon't care much about quality of audio.
Bought them in Sep 08 and with light use (2x a week at most) the left ear just died.Luckily it falls under warranty, but it's a hassle I thought I was avoiding by buying a "premium" product.
The product packaging when I purchased at a retail chain advertised that it "Works with iPhone." Fundamentally it "works" with iPhone but only because it uses the same jack size as any generation iPod. However, technically, it does not "work as advertised" with an iPhone or in the presence of any cellular device period. Any cellular device coming within a foot of this thing's cable causes extreme interference. In the case of the iPhone the only way to prevent such interference is to turn on "Airplane Mode" within the phone's settings.Additionally the product fails to overpower other automotive transmitters and often gets drowned out by passing vehicles' transmitters.Overall I suggest you find a more powerful transmitter with better shielding from high-frequency signals.
Be careful when ordering this item. If you leave in the NJ area don't expect to get this in the mail. I ordered it twice and both times got a flat, electricity-guzzling USB powered cooling pad that was not anywhere close to being the item I ordered (this one, with the three adjustable positions)!! Way to go amazon. I can't write a review for the item because I've never been able to use it!
First time use, setting control sticker melted and peeled also the lid imploded and shattered,just missing my little boy as he walked past kitchen counter.!!! Also ruined my dinner of course. Amazon did replace with new one , however the setting sticker has again curled and melted....again first time I used it...now what, ??
Please be forewarned before you purchase this receiver, which other reviewers praise so highly.I could write a whole novella about how I arrived at a one-star rating for this product, but the upshot is as follows.The receiver spontaneously stopped functioning after four months. This in itself is bad enough.But then, the company's customer service people sent me to a repair shop two hours away (the closest authorized shop since there are none in Maine). My other option was to ship it back to Sherwood at my own expense.When I got to the repair shop, I was informed that the shop no longer repairs Sherwood audio equipment under warranty. The only way they would repair the receiver was if I fronted the cash (fat chance as it would have cost $60 just for them to look at it--not a worthwhile investment in a $90 receiver.)I called Sherwood from the repair shop. Unfortunately for me, SHERWOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE CLOSES FOR AN HOUR FOR LUNCH EVERY DAY. I repeat, there is NO ONE ANSWERING THEIR PHONES from 12 - 1 Pacific Time. I have never heard of such a thing in this day and age. According to the technician I finally talked to (when he came back), he is the only tech on duty and so when he's at lunch, no one answers the phone.Calling Sherwood turned out to be a bust anyway as the repair shop did not have a valid contract with Sherwood for warranty repairs, despite the fact that Sherwood still has them listed as having a contract. The only solution Sherwood devised was that they would mail me a box for the receiver and then send UPS out to get it, and then they would fix it (presumably), and then send it back to me. So I'm out a receiever for a month and a half at least, not to mention the waste of time going to the repair shop.But it really kills me that no one even answers the phone for an hour every day! What kind of mickey mouse operation are they running? I will never buy a product from Sherwood again and I highly recommend you avoid this company at all costs. Who cares if this is a relatively inexpensive receiver, it's not worth it. I wish I'd bought a Sony for twice the price, I'd have my stereo playing at this point and presumably would have been given competent customer service.
Note Type M and H xd cards are incompatible with some card readers!I have a Fuji camera and bought an xd card type M. But it turns out that type M and type H cards are not compatible with all card readers (even ones that work with regular xd cards) so I have to use my cable and camera batteries to upload photos from my new card, or purchase a new card reader. Ugh!Buyer beware!
This scanner has probably good hardware but you can expect big problems with software. The colors of photos scanned from negative film depend on the other shots on the same strip. Unfortunately even if you tell the scanner not to use color correction it does it anyway. Scanning 20+ negs with 3200dpi takes more than 5 hours. It was more or less acceptable for me if I could expect normal result. Unfortunately it happens often that after hours of waiting you have to delete pictures with heavy blue cast and put strips into the scanner in another order and hope that it will work (sometimes it helps).I have asked from Canon customer care if there is another software or a way to configure this one somehow. They answered that I have to ask from Adobe. :-)
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'm on my third Visor Edge in five months. The first one kept losing it's stylus retainer.(The little screw kept falling out.) Handspring sent me a "new" one and it also lost its stylus retainer AND locked up repeatedly until it finally locked up for good. They sent me a third "new" one a week ago and this one locked up faster and harder than the second one. It had a total use of about 15 times on it. Unfortunately, I also lost data that hadn't been Hotsync'ed yet. So, my fourth "new" one is on it's way. I say "new" because according to the tech I talked to today they're actually refurbished RMA'd ones. So I'm out $300.00 and will probably sell my next one for what I can get out of it and buy something else. That's too bad because the Edge is very elegant looking. It's slimness is fantastic and it does everything I want it to, except be reliable. I guess that's asking too much. Further, their tech support has been more concerned with Handspring's profit than my satisfaction. ...
Garbage. They are great and sound really good... for about a month. At least until the warranty expires. I have purchased 2 in the last 4 months and both went dead just after a month. I think they have an internal self destructive chip on the inside the that kills them just after the warranty expires. They do sound great (thats why I got suckered into buying a second pair), but they don't last. The sound in one or both of the ears will go dead. Unless you are interested in purchasing a set (at $50.00 a pop) every month, then avoid these at all costs. If you buy them don't say I didn't warn you.
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.
Cheaply made and a hassle to use. Want to know more? Well, the short phone cord goes out (so far so good) but tangles when going back in and then binds up completely. When you tug to get it to release and come out, then the cord stretches... hey, what's not to like? Buy a dozen!
I tried everything -- bought the NR70, Intellisync and a new USB card for my desktop. I CAN'T get the Clie to sync with Outlook, and after another 1.5 hour conversation with Clie technical support today -- and I've been doing it daily for 12 days -- I'm going to throw in the towel and buy a Compaq. At this point, I've spent enough money and time...Even Sony technical support is baffled.
1. Drivers provided with mouse do not work with Windows XP. Updating with drivers on website does not help. Defuault XP mouse driver works (sort of-- see below).2. Mouse locks up several times a day, requiring a hard system reboot to resume operation.3. mouse occasionally goes into continuous-scroll mode in Microsoft Word and Excel.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I have had the same problem as the other reviewers. After 1 1/2 years, developed blue spots in corners and now a big yellow blotch in the center. Repair center wants $1800 to fix.
I hooked up a laptop to my router using this cable and I get this 'error 69 unable to couple with peer' message. I seem to remember that from my days programming DEC mini-computers but I don't remember what caused it or what to do about it.
I got this for a Hewlett-Packard camera chip. Oops-wrong reader! Anybody need this thing? I can't use it.
I purchased this card based on the positive reviews here. However, my sony camcoder (TRV20) was not detected. I'm seeking technical support now. After I get their reply I will update this review. I use Windows XP pro.Although this is a good card (according to reviews), it may not work for certain camcorders.
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.
Very disappointed with this product. I bought this radio based on all the reviews claiming great reception. I bike ride quite a bit and use a portable radio to pass the time. I found this radio to get average to poor reception and I am very unimpressed. Based on the price tag on this one, I do not feel it is not worth the money.I am returning this one and I will stick with Sony from now on!
After almost two months, I got my money back from buying a 27" montor from Samsung that was broken on arrival. A long story made very short, I got the worst customer service imaginable and will never buy from Samsung again.
I bought this mouse for my brother who is a lefty and a computer geek. This mouse doesn't work for short or longer (less than 5 ft) ranges without skipping all over the place. The form factor is ok, its on the big side, so I recommend you save your money and buy a mouse that works since it's not that comfortable to use either. Substandard product at a premium price
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.
like the title says, I have not as yet received this item as yet...never mind tried it. Not sure why I've been asked to review so many items?
Sennheiser Rs110. poor reception, shallow distance, no hanger for headphone provided. I would return the product except the return shipping and restocking fee would be make it prohibitive. Save your money.
Luckily, I received one of these as a company gift instead paying for it with my own money. The display is an odd size and has almost no viewing angle -- you pretty much have to view the pictures from a perpendicular angle.
Reading reviews on this monster earphones they have very good reviews. Unfortunately my opinions are totally opposite.Sound quality is great but volume is very low.Bass none what so ever which is very disappointing consdering $40 earphones have more bass and volume which is also nice and clearI have also ordered a pair of Klipsch IMAGE S4, going by those reviews im hoping there much better than the turbines.
It was not worth the money to return. It did not work from the begining.It accepted the pics ok, but the battery does not last more than 30 min.
I am unable to test the card as there was no bracket with which to secure it to the computer. Responses from Creataive and Amazon were unsatisfactory. I have a Dell Optima 520S which is narrower than standard desktops but a very popular model. The response of "o look on the internet for the bracket" is not going to encourage me to make another purchase from Creative or Amazon.
Maybe I have a lemon, but I find the volume control on this unit to be absolutely aatrocious. Sound...fine, video...fine, actually, everything is fine EXCEPT the volume control. I have had the unit about 8 months now and had I known how difficult it is to control the volume, I would NEVER have bought this unit. It seems remarkably stupid to make what is primarily an audio device and put such poor volume controls on it. But maybe you won't find it as irritating as I do.
I couldn't be happier with the sound quality from these headphones, but that great sound quit working after 3 months. (I also had durability problems with my iPhone earbuds from Sennheiser.)Fits well: With the three sizes of ear pads, it is easy to fit them comfortably in my ears.Noise isolation: They do very well at blocking outside noise. I was actually at a postgame celebration for the Columbus Crew and was able to block out the outside noise and hear the audio at a comfortable level.FRAGILE: If it weren't for the terrible durability of the cord, I would highly recommend the Sennheiser collection of ear buds.Sorry, Sennheiser, you let a tiny wire ruin what could have been a near perfect product. Fail!
If Denon had captured the Divine light of creation and distiled it into 1.5 meters of ultramegaradioactive copper, it could not have been better than this cable. Just holding the packaging it comes in, I can see distant galaxies and, though you may not believe it, hear what the aliens there are thinking. THAT is how good this cable is. Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. Honestly, looking at it is better than foreplay. You feel wracking orgastic shivers just touching it. I just know that zeros and ones will achieve true integer perfection when they travel this cable. But I'm afraid to actually install it. I might die.Denon has, in marketing this, permanently entered the rarified realm of vendors inhabited by the likes of Machina Dynamica. I honestly can't think of a better way to express my feelings on this product, than that. I'm breathless to see what they want to sell us next!
I purchased this item based on the description that it will fit ANY laptop. Well that is not true...! This lock does not fit my HP TouchSmart tx2z. I was mislead by this description of this item. I will suggest the vendor to report which laptop brands this security lock would work.
I bought this thinking it would fit my PDA and in size it did. Just that it only has one type of restraint in the case to hold the PDS safe, only good for that type of pda. Good price. Gave it away.
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]...
I rarely take the time to put comments on product I buy, but I felt compelled to put something up that might save someone a buck.About 20 minutes after I plugged in this keyboard, I realize both the backspace and the enter keys hardly work. You have to really bang (and I'm not exaggerating) the keys multiple times to get them to work. I'm shocked that a product can be so horrible and be sold on store shelves. I've bought many, many keyboards and mice over the years and never had any trouble with a single one. This one is garbage, plain and simple.Steer clear of this garbage and invest in a real brand.
I ordered this cable for Superbowl Sunday. My plan was to move only the extra TV to the kitchen (for a second viewing area so the living room wasn't so cramped) and leave the Tivo and other equipment in the other room. When I hooked it up, the signal was at best full of static, and at worst non-existent. Very cheap product. If it were more than $4, I would bother to ask for a refund.
Bought this and have barely used it because it has very weak power to transmit. All I get is static or choppy broadcasts. Not worth any price. Maybe more expensive transmitters have more power to transmit cleaner signals? Can't recommend this one, especially since I just threw it away.
This used to be a great tool.Until Windows 7 came out.I plugged in my Fingerprint Reader, just as I had for previous versions of Windows and was faced with a message from Win 7 that it couldn't find a driver. Strange, I thought, since it was a Microsoft product.I went on to Microsoft's website only to find out that they had rendered their Fingerprint Reader obsolete and would no longer support it or provide any drivers for Windows 7.Very disappointing.
I purchased this printer in the early part of 2001. I was extremely impressed with the photo quality on premium glossy paper. I was also impressed with the borderless capability on 4 x 6, 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 prints. I now hate this printer and here's why:1. Paper constantly misfeeds, sometimes being completely contorted within the machine. This ruins the ink cartridges and is a pain to deal with. Even when it doesn't seem to be totally out of line, the paper is often just slightly off horizontal--you will notice this when printing text near the top.2. Printer cartridges clog on a continual basis. Now, I realize that if you let your epson puppy sit idle for months, you may indeed need to clean the heads. Ok, well, I am doing this freakin procedure on a daily basis when I'm using the printer! I can't tell you how annoying this is as it also wastes a large amount of ink each time it goes through the cleansing process. In addition, the cartridges often become out of alignment, forcing the user to go through yet another tedious and long procedure.3. Do you know how long a borderless 8 x 10 print on premium glossy takes to print? I'll tell you because epson won't -- roughly 10-12 minutes. You plan on doing a portfolio of say 20 pages? Good luck. Go to Kinkos and spare yourself the aggravation.Shame on you epson, shame shame shame.
This is my first Bushnell binocular. I was excited until it arrived. Very cheap made. And the binocular is not adjusted well enough, I believe. Also I could use one eye only. Although it is much lighter than the comparable celestron 15x70 (I am not putting an ad), I returned it without hesitate and bought the celestron instead, which is way much better in usage.Maybe I will buy another Bushnell product in the future because on their website their products seem to be really nice. But this one is really disappointing.
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 ...
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 figured something was wrong with these batteries after fully charge sets were dead within a couple of hours, and it turns out I was right. Do not buy these batteries. Stay away.
The film I received was old and the quality of the prints was not good. The seller tried to make good on my order even though he had a "no refund" policy, he sent me a replacement pack. Much to my dismay, the newer film still had a brown hue to it. I'm telling you, Polaroid film now, is so expensive and to not get good prints, well I'm pretty much done paying all that money and the pictures don't come even come out!!!
Lamp flickers and had to be returned. On, off, on, off, little flickers, off, glows, on, fast flickers, etc., etc. - it drove us nuts. I've got two other Ott lights (different models) for craft work so I thought this one would be nice to have on the nightstand. Thank goodness Amazon has such a nice return policy.
This product has a big problem with overheating. I solved it for a while by switching out the power supply for a lower voltage (I know, it surprised me that this worked too). At any rate, it worked great for the first 90 days or so, but it's not a good long term investment.
This LEXAR brand has had issues with it's Memory Cards. I lost lots of pictures from a vacation to Disney World and a Convention. Their site had SOFTWARE that was to help recover some of those lost images!! I have never had Flash memory trouble until LEXAR! I now only buy SCANDISK items. Samsung invented this tecnology and SD is their product. The Store I bought the LEXAR chip was in a hurry to give me another chip I could trust. He gave me the higher costing SD chip. I wasn't the first to have issues from buying it in his store. He took a $50.00 loss to make me happy. People take lots of photos now that we went Digital. Imagine looking for some pictures you know you took and they are not there! Most think they messed up. WIth this chip you will have that happen so pay very close attention. Most of what is lost can not be recovered. Pay the extra money for SCANDISK.
I'm a bit disappointed with this BlueTooth wireless PCMCIA mouse as the cursor is not steady and quite jittery when I use it. This happens on all the desks in my workplace. On a mouse pad the jittering effect lessens, but there are still small jumps instead of a smooth mouse.In short, it didn't live up to my expectations.
If Microsoft Flight Simulator is your main game like it is mine DO NOT buy this joystick or anything from Logitech period. The elevator and aileron controls work backwards and there is NO way to fix it. Yes I tried the software and it is no help. Logitech's support is a joke. Ask any any veteran Flight Sim. user and they will confirm this.
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 ...
After seeing the fabulous reviews here on Amazon, I ordered this camera. It arrived with an "E18" error. Never even got to take a single shot! Caveat Emptor.
This product does work, kinda, and not all of the time. I have found that if you leave your computer on for long periods of time that is seems to forget that it is there and stops functioning. This seems to happen about evey 8 hours. So, I would deffinately NOT recommend this for a person that leaves their computers on for long periods of time unattended.Also, it seems to make keys stick from time to time, no explination as to why. You'st be typing along and all of the sudden one of your keysssssssssssssss will stick, like that. Annoying.I would avoid this product unless your desperate, especially at such an high price.
I purchased this charger in December of 2010 for my iPod. I noticed that the device would only stay charged for about an hour before the iPod alerted that it needed to be charged again. I thought this was a bit odd given that when it had been charged by my desktop computer the charge would last much longer. Over the last few weeks I would charge my iPod over night to try to remedy this problem. But even then the iPod would quickly display that the iPod's battery was almost dead. Now when I charge my iPod from my desktop computer the battery does not charge for that long anymore either. I seriously believe that this type of charger has everything to do with it. It was a good thing that the 2nd charger that I purchased was delivered damaged because this charger would have damaged my other iPod. I strongly do not recommend buying this charger and if I could, I would have given these chargers a zero star rating.
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've used my iTrip on 3 long-ish car rides (2+ hours each) through Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, with very limited success. I applaud the effort of the iTrip, as it would be fine if I only wanted to use it at home to broacast to my home stereo. Unfortunately, in the car, it's been frustrating.The biggest problem, perhaps, is that in Los Angeles there are very few unused FM stations (a requirement for reception). Less than half a dozen, I'd guess, and there's a lot of bleeding over from neighboring stations. This causes interference which is aggravating to listen to.Second, be sure the passenger is the one doing the station-switching. Driving and trying to find a better station because the current one has suddenly become unlistenable is a fatal car accident waiting to happen. It's far more distracting than using a cell phone (something else I discourage).On solo trips I found myself pulling over to try to find a better station. Combine that with an interface that can be sometimes flaky (I can never get it to accept 93.1, for instance) and you openly wonder why you're bothering with this gadget in the first place.
The C-80 prints great photo's. That's about it. Why can't they get it to feed properly?? I had one for a week and it jammed so bad with christmas cards that I took it back and got another, it doesn't feed any better than the first one. Post cards and envelopes are a disaster. The mechanisim that jostles the media in the paper tray actually threw some of my post cards out of the tray, some fed sideways, and other times it fed 4 or 5 cards at a time. Same with envelopes. My christmas card printing secession ended up with me feeding one sheet at a time, otherwise it would feed 3 or 4 sheets at a time regardless of how you set the paper thickness selector. I tried contacting Epson by FAX, (I wouldn't spend the money for a regular long distance) no reply, so I am going to return this one and trade for a HP or Lexmark.
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.
The Polycom communicator is a well made unit, unfortunately the audio out was reported from all my Skype contacts as weak, I ended up holding the unit in my hand close to my mouth so that my contacts could hear me. Not much use as a hands free speaker phone. I prefer the Logitech EasyCall desktop kit at half the price which comes with a cordless keyboard, wireless mouse and excellent speaker phone.
I bought these because of all of the positive reviews regarding their ability to stand up to sweat. I was looking for a set of headphones with an over the head band because those ones that have ear loops always shift out of my ears when I run so I can't hear the music well. These headphones really stay in my ears, but I run hard, and I guess the sweat guard cannot stand up to that much sweat. After 30 minutes or so, the pores on the headphones fill with sweat and no sound comes out. I'm disappointed. This does not happen with my ear loop headphones, but again, those don't sound good. Rats.
I bought the COBY MP-CD455 from a store (not amazon) as I needed a portable CD player/Radio for my desk at work. The radio works fine but the CD player is crap. There is ZERO anti-shock and even brand new CD's skip, even without any vibrations. It completely refuses to play my Tom Waits "Foreign Affairs" album as it spins the CD and recognizes how many tracks there are, but then theres just no sound. Finally, I cannot skip through the tracks on most of my CDs as doing so causes the unit to reset. I have to listen to the entire CD to get to the track I want. Unfortunately, I threw away the packaging and receipt before testing the CD player so now Im stuck with this $40 peice of garbage. I sent COBY a pretty nasty E-mail, which not surprisingly they havent responded to. PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS, OR ANY OTHER, PRODUCT BEARING THE NAME COBY. I AM VERY UNHAPPY AND AM PERSONALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SMASHING THIS THING INTO A HUNDRED PEICES!
I bought this clock radio in September, and 4 months later, the unit is dead. Since we bought it, when I would go to set the alarm or turn off the radio,etc, there would be an electric shock. This would set the clock to 12:00 each time. This happened off and on for a while. Then last night, the alarm 2 set button wasn't working. And this morning, none of the buttons worked! I had to unplug it, and after plugging it back in, only half of the buttons are working. It's great that they have a 90 day warranty, but you're out of luck if it stops working in the 4th month! Call me crazy, but a clock radio should work 4 months later.
this dvd player stopped working shortly after purchase and there was no warranty nor reimbursement!!!!!! please do not buy it!!!!!
In my time I have had three Ipods total. Recently I have purchased a Creative Zen Vision and creative has also released a new player called the Creative Vision M. They both are way better then the Ipod video. Here is a list why i think it is better.1.Most importantly you can buy an extended warranty on the product that Apple does not offer. I am not sure if they offer it now but when I got my Ipods they did not. They have tech suppport but not actual replacement warranties.2.Replaceable battery..That you can buy!3.Screen is the size of the Ipod4.For us Windows users it is plug an play compatible. I can hook my Vision up to any computer and it will work.5.Never gives me an error sign with a folder..Which happened allot with the Ipod.6.Good video player.7.Has FM tuner and recorder, built in.Yeah the ipod is the best selling. It is a ok player, the zen vision lacks some things the Ipod is great for. The way the ipod works with Itunes is great but its not the reason to buy a good mp3/video player. If you are looking for a good video player go for something with a larger clearer scratch resistant screen. Only problem i have with the Vision is you cant buy shows like you can with Itunes. Itunes files wont work with anything but the Ipod. Kinda stingy of apple.I think if you are looking for an MP3 player look at other players..See if something else may work for you.. The Ipod is not the only player out there. Keep that in mind.
This monitor WILL die (average life span is about 1 and 1/2 years). Sony WILL NOT replace it (they will only offer to refurbish it). Mine is going, going, gone. It fades to white then colored horizontal and vertical lines. Obvious mass defect in this model. I've seen so many articles online from unhappy Sony customers. You've been warned.
I really enjoyed this player while working out at the gym for about 2 months, now it won't play WMAs at all. It just skips them or refuses to go into play mode. I spent a few days at the gym just fiddling with the stupid thing. I have tried formatting it, changing the batteries, changing settings...it just will not work. I would recommend trying something different from the Sandisk.
There should be zeros included in these ratings. Not worth the $20.00 spent. No fun, the pictures are blurry and fuzzy, can't even make out what they are. Unless you want an education on frustration, don't buy this camera. Unfortunatly it can't be returned.
Was so excited to get this film sooner than the shipping notification stated - in time for a big party! But not a single photo is good. ALL have totally undeveloped areas - some are 90% undeveloped. ALL have terrible colour. Total waste of a lot of money.
I am unhappy with this product because it is not fully functioning. The radio does not function at all and because I do not use records, the only thing that this receiver is good for is to play CDs.
I bought these and thought it would be great, however when I got them I found out otherwise.I have used these for about a week now, and also let others try them. They work great as normal headphones but the noise canceling effect has left me feeling kick afterwords, 4 others have tried my pair and felt the same.
a middle of the line clock radio sounds much better to me but if you like so much base, that every sound coming out of your speakers is so deep, distorted and unnatural sounding, that it sounds like someone is singing/playing instruments/talking with their head in a barrel, buy these, you'll love 'em!!!
One star is too much. This was one of two I ordered - one to replace the other. The electroniccontrols did not work. I tried three different batteries (one from the package, two new ones from the store) and the camera responded the same. The LCD readout would not display correct information. It was garbled.
I bought these because I have always wanted a Bose product. When they arrived, they were packaged carefully, and I liked the form factor. The primary letdown was the sound was tinny and the lows (base) were very poor. For $100, I expected more. I ended up buying a $35 2.1 setup that sounded much better.
The Zune's amd Zen's these days look offly close to IPOD's but lack the durability/battery life/features/fuctionailty and performance of Apple's players. This vision just looks like a twisted version of an IPOD classic, but don't be fooled it's not it's just a cheap rip off. I tried zunes and Zens before getting my IPOD classic and I will never go back, plud my IPOD lasted 3 times as long as a zune or zen and is still going perfectly. The Zen Vision died in about 6 months from light use and the track pad on these devices is terrible. The hard drives in these things need to be formatted and freeze every other day, and if you fill the hard drive even remotly close to max the Zen is very, very sluggish. Do yourself a favour with no headaches and enjoy your music not spend all your time trying to get it to work....get an IPOD. Zen or Zune cannot compare to coverflow and improved sound alone on the new IPOD classics/Touch's.
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.
Read the reviews below. I'm not sure what happened to HP consumer products. Not only are they now shoddy but HP assumes consumers are suckers: they'll pay anything for ink and accept any bad product.Tom Morris
Poor quality. Little instructions (I know...who the heck needs instructions for a simple item such as a cooling pad but this cooling pad is a different story.) I opened the box and two small black parts fell out of the inside of the cooling pad. Not sure how they are supposed to install but the three adjustable levels won't work without those 2 black parts. Used the cooling pad on my lap and when I lifted it up, the soft-felt circles on the bottom of the pad had fallen off! This cooling pad touts the great feature of a swivel but the swivel doesn't readily move, the entire pad will slide on the table before it swivels. With shipping, I paid $20 for this and it's not even worth $5! Piece of junk that falls apart before you even use it!
Kodak came close to making a really good product here, but as so often happens, a flaw in the software kills it for me. I bought mine for an elderly relative. I wanted to put a nicely organized slide show of family pictures on it, to play in chronological order from the time she was a little girl to now, her 86th Christmas.I spent days getting the images together, in the proper sequence. They look good on this device. I thought she could put this on a table in the living room, and turn it on for guests, or for her own viewing. Nice idea, huh?Now comes the fatal flaw. The frame defaults to showing images by date, not by filename. That's useless for my project, because the date of creation (mostly scans of old prints mixed with more recent digital photos) has nothing to do with the order in which I want them to display.You can choose to view by filename. But every time the frame shuts down, it resets to the default.My elderly relative will NEVER be able to re-set the display order (a several step process) every time she turns on the frame.Therefore, my nicely organized set of images will display all higgledy-piggledy in no particular order. It's too late to replace it with another brand. Christmas is one week away. I didn't realize this until last night.KODAK, I AM SO SORRY I DID NOT KNOW THIS WHEN I BOUGHT THE FREAKING THING!Other issue: only partial Mac compatibility. If you dismount the disk image when connected via the USB (normal Mac procedure for dismounting a USB device) it will immediately remount itself. The only way to disconnect from the Mac without the nasty error message citing possible damage to the device is to dismount and immediately turn off the frame. If you do it fast enough (half a second or so) you're cool, I think. If you take a split second too long, you get the red error message. Kodak support is clueless about fixing this.Finally, all the support docs are written for PC. This thing works on a Mac, sort of, but Kodak doesn't provide Mac-specific support.Pros: nice crisp displayCons: no way to permanently change defaults; poor documentation as mentioned in other reviews; no guidelines for optimal filesize/resolution; only partial Mac compatibility
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
Having not tried another fingerprint reader yet (am going to purchase the APC Biometric Reader) I can't say how much better/worse this product is than others. However, though it is easy to install and setup, it:- reads my fingerprint correctly 7 out of 10 times- doesn't include a utility to easily modify previously setup logins- will not allow you to use it to login to a domain networkNow, I can deal with having to scan my finger more than once, but the other two issues should be corrected. The program comes with the ability to create quick links that are shortcuts to websites you've setup to use the fingerprint software. However, if one of these links is setup incorrectly, there is no simple one-stop utility to edit or remove them.Additionally, I purchased this unit as a test for moving our office to biometric fingerprint readers in place of standard passwords. Nowhere in the documentation, here on Amazon, does it state that this unit will not logon to a network domain. Microsoft apparently believes we still need to type our password to logon to Windows, which is one of the main things we wanted this unit to do for us.APC's Biometric Reader will logon to a network domain (called and confirmed with them).Simply stated: Good product worthy of 3 - 4 stars, but since they decided not to advertise its inability to logon to Windows, knocked down to 2 stars.A good product for home or workgroup use.
Need to read manual carefully to use correctly. Was the same product as advertised and shipped don time. Will buy from company again. Will never buy this product again. It was a waste of money.
This was the worst thing I ever purchased from Amazon. At first listen it sounded great but when I hooked it via the USB port to my computer all it did was search, no drive icon came up. Could never get it to load files or music. After trying for hours via the sucky manual and online help I finally gave up and am in the process of returning it as defective. Absolutely horrible experience. This should be a discontinued item. I also should be able to give this no stars.
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.
I ordered three ring albums from Adorama Camera and they sent me scrapbook pages instead. When I called Adorama they were not available so I sent them an email. Someone did get back to me and I explained the situation. They asked me to send them Amazon's original email receipt which I did. A month went by and they still had not responded to this information, which they had requested. I re-emailed them this information telling them that I would like the opportunity to give them good feedback on Amazon but I heard nothing and that was about a week ago. Needless to say, I am sending back this and another shipment from them. I love ordering from Amazon but this company is not very professional in the way in which they handle costumer service. They have lost my business.
My wife gave me this "Wireless-B Music System" for my birthday (a year ago now) on the recommendation of a friend. Unfortunately she bought it in Texas and took it home to Florida where we live. As a result, returning it to the store became a problem. So I was forced to keep it and doggedly tried to set it up despite of al the awkwardies that this unit has. I eventually gave up anyway because it seemed impossible to associate it with my wireless network, even when I had "downgraded" network encryption from WPA back to WEP (the WMLS11B can not handle anything above WEP encryption). The WMLS11B has been gathering dust ever since. A few days ago I decided to try again because new firmware (1.09) is available now. And indeed, the network setup problems are over, it links fine now wirelessly, albeit with WEP encryption only; as before. But the link is stable now. I was able to set it up with several Internet radio stations that I found on the web, which it can play (from the favorites list) directly from the router without the PC having to act as a server or the like. Really nice. However, the WMLS11B can only play MP3 live audio streams from the web, and not Windows format, or Real Audio format. It would have been easy for LinkSys to create firmware for the WMLS11B that can play all the 3 streaming-audio standards so this is a serious weakness I think.The next step was to set up the WMLS11B as an MP3 player using the PC as an MP3 server. This apparently requires the Musicmatch Jukebox player to run on the PC. I agree with most of the reviews here that this player is horror. It aggressively tried to take over all file associations from Windows Media Player (my favorite player). It really would have been nice if LinkSys had given the option to choose between different media players, not just Musicmatch. A very poor move it seems, from LinkSys. I did manage to get it going though. But once it had been setup, I have all the problems that other reviewers pointed out: Really awkward menus on the WMLS11B, the "file format error" appears randomly for whatever reason (in fact a web search for that error brought me to these reviews which promted me to write one myself), and I can't get it to play multiple songs in a row, have no idea how to overcome that (if possible at all). To summarize: Works great as Internet radio albeit only with MP3 streams, but completely sucks as a remote MP3 player using the PC as a music server. I'm sure the hardware would be able to handle the task though, if only LinkSys would be writing better and updated firmware for this unit. But apparently they prefer to just leave it as it is, while selling a newer unit instead. You know, I hear so much complaining about Microsoft all the time, but where can you buy a product (WinXP in my case) and still be able to download updates from the manufacturer after more than 4 years? LinkSys should take an example from that Microsoft model!!
these sound great, but the earbuds that came with my sony mp3 player sound just as good. i went with these because of the sound quality and comfort previous buyers described. they were correct in the sound quality, but the comfort other people have found i have not. i cannot wear them for more than 30mins without having to remove them. the smallest rubber ring is still too big for my ear canal. on top of this, they don't have much to hold while removing them so it takes attention, not an easy natural process. there are far cheaper options i wish i'd tried before these pricey ones.
When I realized this was copper coated aluminum, I returned this product and bought some pure copper Cables-to-go speaker wire instead. It is worth 2x the price to run a superior conductor, given the low cost of speaker wire compared to the rest of a home theater system.
I just bought it last week and am using it on my travelling. the screen can be turned on somtimes and cannot be turned on somtimes. Do not know why. It is not the problem of bettery definitely. I charged a whole night last night, but cannot turn on the screen this morning. when i returned back the hotel and tried again, it is been turned on. I encountered the same problem 3 times. The product have some problems, and makes me very frustrated. I'll return back it to Amazon.
Do not waste your money, regardless of the fact they have an extra long cord and volume control. There are tons of lightweight headset choices out there with volume control, albeit only a handful with the extra long cord, but under no circumstances would these be the right choice unless your head is a concrete rectangle. I've been using this type of relatively inexpensive lightweight headset for transcription purposes for more than 20 years and have never encountered a product anywhere near as useless as this one. After several attempts to give them a chance, thinking I just wasn't "used to" them yet, I have given up and will pawn them off on someone who gets on my last nerve or is into self-flagellation or something. They're intolerable. It was the long cord that sold me, but as another reviewer suggested, I also purchased the LabTec Go440 at the same, for the long cord, and would highly recommend you "go" for them instead. Not only are they 100x more comfortable, the single wire and lower price should seal your decision.
Let me just say that just like everyone else, I also had problems with slipstreams opening where I didn't want them to open. I too was in my basement when one opened up and sucked my cat in. A few minutes later my cat appeared in the washing machine(which was on) and died. I also had problems with the feature in which people appear nude. I don't like seeing Burt Reynolds nude in the original Longest Yard. And as I went to pick up my A1 steak sauce instead of seeing Jesus normal, I saw him nude....This cable is not for children or people who own animals....Dodge this cable.
I bought the table tote several weeks ago and was initially happy with it. It was small, convinient and was taken apart or constructed quickly. Unforetunately, while constructing it in its second week of use, one of the legs joins simply snapped apart, rendering the entire table useless. repeated attempts to contact customer service have been unsuccessful, and I'm thoroughly disappointed in the service I have received.
It displayed as PCI E -Then described as PCI Ethernet (But you have to go to details)PCI E and PCI Ethernet is different that made the search result wrong/error.
Just got these from a local retailer and enthusiastically set them up, only to find the sound truly mediocre. It sounds like what it is: Two tiny speakers and a disproportionately huge woofer. There are no mids whatsoever. In fact, there's almost a mental disconnect between the shrill highs coming from the little speakers and the muffled thump coming from the woofer. It's like playing the music out of way-cranked-up headphones as they sit on your desk and in the background your neighbor is cranking the bass on a huge stereo. With all this said, it's probably fine - and even exciting - for gaming. But if you're interested in this for music, look elsewhere. I just wish I knew where exactly to look.
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.
Do not waste your money on these speakers. Bought them for an old car I was bringing back to life and found one of the speakers did not even work. Save your money
It has very limited POI and the map seems to be outdated also. I tried to find Best Buy and Staples but none could be found within 50 miles. There is a Best Buy within 10 miles and a Staples not too far away. The directions seem to be quite accurate but I don't like the fact that it doesn't tell you to make the turn. It just beeps or dings depending on your setting. The display is limited in information too. It's going to go back to the store.
This power box would be incredible if it only worked. Somedays when I turn it on it works and somedays it does not. Also when it does work the F.M. signal is very weak, making it pointless to use, I guess I will go back to my trusty alarm clock radio. The idea and features are great, they just do not work. Frustrating!
i've had this keyboard for a little under a year of moderate use and it's already gotten to the point where i need to buy a superior keyboard. most of the buttons still work properly, but the more frequently-used ones, like the spacebar, have become extremely sticky and unresponsive, so the point where i need to smash down on the keys to get them to work.and some things about the board just never worked properly. i bought this as a peripheral for my macbook pro, which is sadly lacking in usb ports. i was hoping the usb ports on the macally would help with this, seeing as the keyboard takes up one of the precious 2 on my macbook. but neither works--i'm guessing because the macbook doesn't supply enough power? perhaps not the keyboard's fault, but be warned if you're planning to use this with a laptop that the usb ports on it will not work.also none the volume keys work, which is ridiculous, because this is supposed to be a 'mac' keyboard and they're 'mac' volume keys.
you're ears need to be huge to use these things. I read it in a reveiw before but should has listened. I feel i have pretty average ears and they keep falling out. They re more like a drum shape with no ridge or defination to keep them snug in your ear....bummer. On to next pair.PS. They do seem to sound good (but they have to stay in to hear it!)
I bought this unit and was excited to see how it performed. It turned on and acquired the satellites within 10 minitues initially, all ok. I spent the next 4 days trying to get it to work with my computer. After several emails and phone conversations, Garmin finally told me the deal. No Garmin unit is designed to work with Windows XP Media Edition. Additionally, their USB connection will only work if the USB chips are Intel. The following chips will definitely not work: ALI, NEC,or VIA. I am not happy with Garmin. They could have saved me a lot of grief by stating this in their advertisements or home page technical FAQs.
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.
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
Can hear CD spinning which interferes with sound playback. CDs skip with slightest movement of player. Headphones are of inferior sound quality. No AC adapter included.
I like that it can hold a bunch of songs, but it's kind of big to take with you too many places. The screen is hard to see on the go as well.
I have owned this computer for three years. It has not been able to do anything other then slowly surf the web. The Cd Drive didn't run well.. had it replaced twice. Would not recommend this computer. It is soon headed for scrap yard. Buy Dell.
I bought the GPX A-ros, the ice blue one, and within aweek the thing broke on me--sporadically--sometimes it works andsometimes it doesn't. Using it has become pointless and a waste of time and money. It just feels cheap and the insides of it definitely won't last. In the end, You get what you pay for. Get something else.Who is this GPX anyways? I took a chance on them but they seem to be a no name from nowhere.
Its a good printer for regular printing, but trying to print a photo is a pain. You have to push and hold the photo paper into the photo tray so that the printer recognizes that the paper is in it. This only works sometimes, you'll have to fight error after error message to get it to work.
The 75-822 is very compact, featured filled and user friendly however the receive audio on the CB is very difficult to understand due to distortion. Even when using a high quality external speaker it was almost impossible to understand what was being said due to the distortion. WX band audio was decent however. I do not recommend this as a CB.
It doesn't work. At all. I have spent upwards of 15 solid hours installing, uninstalling, reinstalling, updating firmware, upgrading and downgrading between versions of Skype, all on two different computers with different versions of Windows, just to be sure it wasn't me. Oh, and waiting days for Polycom's lame customer service to reply to my emails.I should have realized what I was letting myself in for when the installation CD came up with a dialog box telling me it couldn't find the file to start the install (turns out they set the autorun to the wrong path, so you have to navigate through the CD's contents and find it yourself. That shows you just how little attention has been paid to getting this product right).AVOID AVOID AVOID!
I got this because it was cheap and had decent reviews, and honestly it would be pretty much perfect if it weren't for one major problem. Well, actually 2 problems that work at cross purposes.When you have it in international mode on a clear channel it sounds great, as long as you don't turn the volume up too loud on your music player. After about 75% there's a lot of background fuzz and it becomes really annoying to listen to. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, except that it's also got an auto-off feature that will stop broadcasting if no sound is coming through. The threshold on this is so high that it shuts itself off after a minute unless I have the volume cranked almost to the max, which leaves you with 2 choices: good sound quality for a minute at a time, or constant music which sounds like crap.Considering it came in a ziplock bag with a photocopied manual I'm guessing this was either refurbished or a cheap imitation of the actual iTrip, so this review just applies to this one product. It might be only $3 but you pay about $6 for shipping, so you might as well just get something nicer for a little more. The broken one I'm trying to replace was a generic chinese transmitter I bought for $15, but the sound quality on that was amazing so I know there's better ones out there that don't cost a lot.
don"t have to say any hing else the picture suck with this cable.used it for my PS3 for about long enough to reset the video options back to the RCA jacks, it was only $2 for a reason. i gave it one star because you have to.
CONS:* only Black & white (why COLOR in the name???)* recognition of business cards is low (lots of manual editing)* no management of double sided cards* does not come with instructions on how to download Win 7 drivers (corporate web site very misleading ie US, Taiwan, Europe, etc)* challenge to install the proper Win 7 driver once found (however not impossible)PROS:* very small* comes with a nice pouch* CardIris 3 included (pretty good software)* very unexpensive (but do you really need a cheap product which does not the job?* easy return with Amazon.com (lost some money in the shipping back to them though)If you are looking for a great Business Card Scanner, get what I got, ie a PenPower WorldCard Color. a bit more money, but 90% excellent, a big difference.Have fun!RedFormula1
System hangs a lot of times...Afterwards it restarts and all your data is gone...And uses a very large amount of power... Means you have to buy lots of batteries...You better chose TI-92plus...
I have seen three of these and unfortunately owned one. All have what I assume to be a bad laser and all had the &quot;no disc&quot; message flashing. This is an initially pleasing product re: design &amp; sound quality yet is an example of really bad quality control or maybe planned obsolescence that got carried away. I would buy precisely no Sony CD/ laser product unless it had a longer warranty.
I had to return this product, the same day it was received. The tuning function for the AM/FM radio did not work.
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!
The product does not match the item pictured, the driver does not cover anything beyond windows XP, and the driver is not in English.
This seller (uBuyWeRush) just sold me film that expired THREE (3) YEARS AGO!It has already expired! Don't waste your time! Go elsewhere for your film needs!
The basic functions work fine. Connecting to the internet, vpn, wireless, etc all work fine. Don't think you are buying a router though. I can't broadcast video traffic, send point to point video traffic or set up multiple client IP firewall rules. Tech support recommends updating the firmware which I did to no avail. Without routing functions, my free router (after rebates) isn't such a good deal. Oh yeah, I'm having trouble with the virtual server too. BTW, My old wireless router (Brand D) didn't have any of these problems.
I bought this product adn was excited that I will listen all the music from ipod to my FM radio in my car. but when I used it, it had a very poor transmission. if I have to hear clear sound then I need to keep it near to antennas of my car. which is difficult if you are driving.I tried so many channel but always I hear lot of noise with songs. finaly I bought a audio cassette which I can plug with my ipod and with cassette I can listen I pod songs with my car cassette player. sound with this way is great compare to itrip. and less price compare to itrip.I like its Frequency tuning interface via ipod. just similar to listning a another song you tune transmit frequency.
I purchased the iRiver H10 for an American Holiday. I loaded 10 gig of music onto it with minimum fuss. Okay, so the User manual has incorrect disconnect-from-PC instructions, but so far so good.Okay, day 1 of my 30 day holiday - I'll just pick up the iRiver and program a few tracks that I feel like listening to. Hmmm...I cant seem to find out how to add tracks to a tracklist.No problems - Ill just play tracks alphabetically until I get off the flight and have a proper read of the manual.To my absoloute HORROR, I found out that the iRiver can only have playlists added from a PC. Thats right, without word of a lie - this "mobile" music device can only have playlists downloaded from my computer. What the hell? Was the design team SMOKING CRACK the day the designed this?I frantically flicked through the pages of the manual and surfed a couple of forums to determine if this was an oversight and could be corrected by a firmware upgrade - NO. To my utter dismay, there was no way in which I could pick up the device, run through the tracks and program a playlist depending on my mood, whereabouts or situation.As days went on, many situations arose which the iRiver could not handle. Program a party playlist for the tour pizza n beer party? Err sorry...no can do. Program a quick easy listening playlist for the bus ride? Nope. How about some RnB and hip hop tracks before we all hit the club? No. Cant do. The only thing I can do is play from A to Z.What about playing a few tracks then hitting the "recently played" playlist? Nope - the bright sparks at the iRiver lab stymmied that idea too - theyre arranged in alphabetical order.What is the point of only adding playlists via my PC? How will I know what I feel like listening to in a weeks or months time? Hell, I dont know what mood Ill be in tomorrow. I want my device to be portable - I dont want to take a laptop on holiday with me. I might as well purchase a CD Walkman!I didnt purchase an iPod because I DETEST having to use iTunes. Unfortunately, I now regret this decision and will probably sell the iRiver for half the price I paid and make up the difference for an iPod.Great work iRiver - a progressive company that designs a mobile device totally incapable of being mobile.Beware - even if you detest iTunes like I, dont make the mistake of purchasing an iRiver product.
This flash drive has a slow file transfer speed. It takes me 2.5 minutes to transfer a +100MB folder containing 700 files to it. I compared the same transfer with my old PNY 1G USB flash drive. It took one minute less. This means that this Kingston Flash Drive is over 50% slower than its competitor PNY.
i was never told that the antenna was not included..really disappointed...what am I going to do with the radio with no antenna
I've been through three of these little suckers in six weeks! All broke in exactly the same way: the on/off switch drops out, and eventually the unit won't power up. Despite the fact that Amazon and Rio have been great about shipping replacements, this is an essentially flawed product (as corroborated by Rio's customer support - who today offered to ship me unit #4).Look elsewhere!
I upgraded my router to the N spec and eagerly looked forward to higher speeds and greater signal strength using this Express card adapter. I was able to get it setup and working only to find the signal strength worse than my built in G spec network adapter in my HP notebook. It reported faster speeds but I honestly couldn't tell the difference in actual usage.The other problem is that if anybody else logs on to the network with a G spec card (or lower) it drops the whole network down to that level. Consequently I have quit using the adapter and gone back to the built in hardware in my notebook as it gives about 30% better reception and more speed than the internet permits anyway.This is my second attempt at upgrading to N spec, maybe someday N spec will live up to the hype.I wouldn't waste your money on this unless you don't have any other options.
I returned it as soon as I saw the shoddy plastic construction. They charge over $100 for what should be about $19.95!
I would not recommend this Memory Stick reader for anyone who has Windows 98, which is what I have. In order to operate with Windows 98, this reader has to have extra driver's downloaded from the Lexar website. However, none of the driver's actually work. I visited "live support" on the Lexar website several times. I also talked to a Lexar representative on the phone, but no one was able to get my card reader to work. I then called Lexar technical support and left messages on their machine twice, trying to speak to someone who could help me fix my card reader, but they never returned my calls. Amazon was GREAT! They returned my money with no hassle when I told them of my problems with the card reader.
This printer takes about 10-15 minutes to warm up and align. Once you send pages to print, it clicks and clacks all over again and then you wait some more.Also, this printer is extremely loud. Don't print anything if you have a cat in your lap, unless you want to get shredded when they freak out and run away!I mostly print in draft mode to save on ink consumption. I will go back to buying Lexmark printers in the future.
I recently replaced my Linksys BEFSR14 and Airport Base Station with one of these MR814. I'm happy that I got it for this price, since it really is a pretty lousy router.I say this because the NAT is braindead. I happen to run a Virtual Hosted web server behind the router. The router can't handle it (refuses the connection immediately), you have to use a public web proxy or muck up DNS just to see your own site ! Netgear support confirmed this problem but have been dead silent since I asked them when they intend to fix it. Likely they do not.If you can get this router cheap and are strapped for cash, go for it, but be prepared for troubles if you ever want to run a public server through it. If you're looking for reliable home networking products without any misfeatures, stick with Linksys. There's a reason Netgear is giving rebates and the retail stores are dumping inventory. It's an also-ran.
I own this item. I purchased it after having an iPod mini that died on me and this was cheaper per gig than another iPod. I regret this decision.The good thing about this is that you can drag and drop from Windows onto the Iriver. Slightly more convinient than updating via iTunes.The stupid thing about this product is the 'hold' button. I keep my player in my bag all day and use for my commute.When the player is on 'hold' you would expect that pressing the buttons would do nothing.However, when the iRiver is on 'hold' and you press a button, the screen lights up and tells you that it is on hold (probably for idiots who forget it is on hold).The point is.... when the screen lights up every few minutes because my bag gets bumped and some button pressed, it drains the battery like crazy. I can't even use it on my way home unless I charge it all day.I would reccomend spending the few extra bucks and buying an iPod.
As a previous reviewer said, you need to remove the fan to install it right. I did not believe first and struggled to do the "easy" way. After 15 minutes of frustration, I finally removed the fan and it was secured in 60 seconds.
I purchased this product in order to share my cablemodem over two machines. It worked well and was easy to set up but it began to give me problems after a week. The case of the gateway is poorly grounded and is very sensitive to static electricity discharges. After a few accidental shocks, the unit began to fail. I would recommend that if you live in the desert and your house is prone to generating static in the summer, purchase the Netgear product. The Netgear Gateway has the same functionality, but has a better case design.
Watch out. What I received was a regular 4GB USB 2.0 flash drive. It doesn't even look like the one pictured. Since I am not the first reviewer to experience this inadequate substitution, I am guessing that they have just run out of the U3s.This is especially disappointing having paid for Amazon Prime - thanks, Amazon, for the speedy delivery of the wrong item and, now, wasting my time to make the return. Anything else I can do for you while I'm up?
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.
I was very diappointed with this item. I bought this item because the last battery on our camera lasted for about 5 min on a full charge, and we needed one for our daughter's dance recital. This "new" one lasted about 20 min. If someone can tell me that I didn't charge it correctly or something I would greatly appreciate it, but I don't think I did anything wrong
Sound does not start immediately. It takes 5 -30 seconds. This energy saving feature is horrible. I going to other speakers.
I ordered this steering wheel believing that it would be a little bit bigger, and compatible with my xbox 360. When i found that it wasn't i contacted Amazon and city electronics. When i spoke with city electronics they told me that i would need to pay extra shipping costs on the product and it couldn't be reimbursed with the refund. Also they are not the nicest people. I refuse to order from them again.
I had ordered this cable and cd that comes with it because my HP 5p refuses to go quietly into the recycling bin. But the cd wouldn't install properly into my Toshiba laptop and so I stuck the cable on a shelf for a couple of years and used another printer. Long story short, I purchased a HP Pavilion dv6 laptop and was able to download the drivers from the HP website to operate my HP 5p using the USB 3.0 port! Thank you, HP! Cable 4 stars, CD zero stars, average two stars.
I have had this drive for a year and a half, and it has started making loud vibrating noises when I turn it on. I think it's heading south. I can't recommend it.
I set up the access point and and installed the notebook card on my laptop in less than 30 minutes. The speeds are as good as my wired desktop machine. Be sure to carefully read the instructions thoroughly before installing. It will save you time. If you have trouble connecting at first, be sure to review the ip address settings on the access point. My only glitch was not putting in the correct default gateway on the access point. Once I corrected that, I was connected. If you already are using a router, go with the access point.
I bought this based on the reviews. But actually it didn't work for me at all. It is not worth it. The hinge between the club and your wrist is just one small thing in the whole golf swing. If you are a beginner, you should focus on grip, stance, tempo. During back swing, keep your head still, keep your right knee flex and keep your weight at the inner side of your right foot. This thing won't help you.
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.
I bought this same MP3 player, only it was marketed under a different name. It worked awesome for about two months and then started shutting itself off and on continually until the battery dies. When I called tech support they essentially said "tough luck." Mine looks EXACTLY the same but is silver and has the manufacturers name "Kanguru." I wouldn't recommend it and I hope that the Coby 2GB that I'm thinking to buy doesn't do the same thing to me.
Don't bother with this thing if you have an Apple. The software that comes with it has a wizard for Windows but it leaves you hanging with a manual install for Apple, and you need all the crazy numbers that only an IT person would know. Never could get it to work so sent it back and got a Belkin, still had some problems but it has features that will work with an Apple and no numbers required.
I feel these headphones are advertised incorrectly. How can you add the word "audiophile" to these headphones? The headphones are subpar at best. The mid-range is flat and the bass is non-existent. I own the Sennheiser HD202 that cost me $25 and they sound excessively better than these headphones($50). I cannot recommend these headphones and have a clear conscience. Try Sennheiser HD 202, you will not be disappointed.
Keychain USB port is poorly designed. I tried to connect to my computer (Mac OSX Snow Leopard, although irrelevant). Nothing appeared on the desktop, although keychain screen read that the USD cable was connected. I called Coby costumer service, who required my name, number and address before helping. The rep I spoke with said the port on the keychain was very sensitive and needed to be pushed in really hard to hear a click. I heard a click, but still nothing. After a minute of forcing, it finally appeared on the desktop and I was able to download the software that comes on the key chain. (The software works on Snow Leopard with no problem, although not very slick.) Then I lost the connection w/the keychain. I tried again to push and wiggle the cable in the port and then the pin broke off in the key chain. I pulled the remains out and briefly tried another cable I had, then decided I did not want to go through this every time my kids wanted to change the pictures on their key chains.I hope I can find a working replacement because now that my kids know such a product exists and they had one for a brief moment they love the idea of showing their friends their photos on a tiny little screen!
Purchased this battery 2 and a half years ago for a laptop that I very rarely use. In fact, I probably used it for about 20 hours since I put the new battery in. It held a charge for about 18 of those 20 hours. I cleaned all the contacts on the battery and the laptop to see if maybe some dirt had affected the ability to charge the battery and then left it on to charge overnight (with the computer off). I woke up the next morning to a melted battery. As I said the computer was powered down and was sitting on a desk (not carpet). There was no reason why it should have generated that much heat. There's no damage to the computer aside from the battery. It's pretty clear these are cheap knockoffs, so I'd steer clear.
Me and my wife both bought one of these at the same time. They were cheap so we didn't care. Both products sound like crap. We did everything right, read what little instructions there were, even read all the reviews for any tips to make them sound better, bottom line...don't buy it, you can barely hear the thing and it is all garbled,....YUK
We used this router without problems for years. Then, a month ago wireless connections started dropping. It got worse and worse: MacBook, XP, Vista, iPhone, and wireless printer all started having problems. I upgraded firmware, but that didn't fix anything.Last night I went out and bought the latest Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router. That fixed everything. In addition, the Linksys router comes with Network Magic software, which sounds hokey, but which does such a great job at organizing and managing the network I can forgive the name.
outdated and pretty well useless, unless you are wanting cities and counties that are still in the stone age. should not have purchased.
I took this back to the shop after a weekend with it, before even having the photos developed.Reasons:1. the zoom control has a kind of &quot;delayed-action&quot; effect to it that makes it extremely annoying and difficult to frame your shot quickly.2. The shutter release has even more of a delay. Forget action shots unless you photograph sloths and tortoises...3. The case it comes with is huge. I can't see the point of making a camera so small then supplying a case so large.Having said all this, the results from the one film I put through it were fine. So if you take pictures of things that don't move and you don't mind lugging the enormous case around, you may be happy.PS. I swapped it for a Canon Sure Shot 120 Classic which is everything this isn't.
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...
Cuts in and out, bought new cables. Messed with settings on cable box and TV (LPCM, Pass through) and could get it to work sometimes with LPCM but would lose audio on left/right at times and only got center audio. Pass through or RAW data would drop out. Took unit apart and found several solder joints have been touched up since made and optical connector was replaced. Center conductor on RCA was loose. Ordering another makers unit.
I have used a cx4800 card reader,scanner, printer combo for 3 weeks. After 4 consecutive days of no use, prints were streaked, like horiz. striped shirt. Blue and black are clogged, and running utility many times improves, but does totally cure, the problem. Shows ink at 70-80% all colors, 60% black. I have bought NO NEW carts, so these are absolutely factory EPSON cartriges.If you have to run utility every time you want a quality print, even if it DID work, that's no bargain.Recomend: avoid all Dura ink printers until they get "dry head" bugs out of ink formula/heads.
I'm on my third pair, after the left speaker from the first two pair quit working. All three sets have a noisy, static-filled volume knob too. These speakers are junk. The first pair was purchased at an in-store retailer, then replaced by Bose directly via mail about four months later due to the left speaker no-longer working. The replacement pair did the same thing about six months later. These are just junk. They have the Bose label, but obviously lack the quality demanded by Bose-loving consumers such as myself.Don't buy these pieces of garbage!
The claim that the Macally slim keyboard is a "scissor switch" keyboard is PATENTLY FALSE. This keyboard is decidedly NOT a mechanical switch keyboard of any sort. Anyone who thinks otherwise need only pop off the extra key that isn't used, below the shift key on the right. If you pop this off, which you can easily do with your fingernail, you will see a scissor-like mechanism, but the SOLE FUNCTION OF THIS IS TO HOLD THE CAP IN A STABLE, ROUGHLY LEVEL ORIENTATION! THIS SCISSOR-LIKE MECHANISM HAS ABSOLUTELY NO EFFECT ON THE FEEL OF THE SWITCH!!The switch itself is contained within the little plastic capsule that looks like a miniature bottle with a neck. When you push straight down on the top of that neck, the neck inverts down into the capsule. The feel is slightly different from the feel of a typical membrane/dome switch, but the difference is negligible. To the extent that there is any difference in feel, it has only to do with the behavior of that little bottle-shaped plastic capsule, and has absolutely nothing to do with that little scissor-like mechanism that you see under the cap!I REPEAT: THIS IS _NOT_ A SCISSORS-TYPE MECHANICAL SWITCH!!!For intents and purposes, it is an ordinary membrane/dome switch.In a true scissors switch, the mechanism introduces a non-linearity between motion in the direction of the key cap travel and motion in the direction along which the spring is compressed. It is this non-linearity that gives the mechanical scissor switch its characteristic feel. This keyboard does not use this mechanism! It does not have the feel of a scissors-type mechanical switch, because it is not a scissors-type mechanical switch!This is just a cheap, run-of-the-mill keyboard. The mechanism is cheap. The force is excessive from when you first start to depress the key. The top surfaces of the individual keys are much too flat, and because of this, my fingers tend to wander from side-to-side, so much so in fact that I have difficulty keeping my fingers on the home keys. Despite the scissor-like mechanism that is supposed to hold the caps level, they tend to wobble when you press the key off-center. The exacerbates the difficultly in sensing the centers of the keys, and this is highly annoying. In high-quality keyboards, there is a cylindrical protrusion on the under surface of the caps, that slides within an opposing cylinder, thus preventing the cap from wobbling.I can find nothing in particular to like about this keyboard, and no reason whatsoever to recommend it. It is just a cheap keyboard that is fully in line with the cost. If you want a keyboard that feels like a cheap $25 keyboard, then this one is probably as good as any. But it is NOT, I repeat NOT a high quality keyboard that you can buy for $25. You get what you pay for, and nothing more.
I really wanted to like this mouse but so far it has given me nothing but grief. If you plan on leaving your computer on for extended periods of time and then coming back to it to do some work you may find that your scroll wheel no longer scrolls pages. I have had to on several occasions unplug and replug in my mouse in order to get the scroll wheel working again. This is absolutely UNEXCEPTIBLE Logitech! What happened to Logitech? You used to be able to count on them for quality products now I am wondering if I should switch back to Micro$oft products. I may give the Micro$oft Laser Mouse 6000 a try and take the MX 400 back.
My husband bought this for me last year primarily for the radio as I like to listen to local channels while I'm having breakfast before I leave for work. The radio reception is great but the CD player stopped recognizing CD's after only a few plays. What's the sense of having an appliance that only partially works? We just finished remodeling our kitchen and I told my husband not to reinstall this piece of junk on our new cabinets. What's wrong with GE? Can't they do anything right? We've had so much bad luck with GE appliances in the past ten years that now I'm even apprehensive about getting on an airplane powered by GE engines!
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.
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.
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
This product was mentioned as anti-glare. Doesn't work especially outside. Very disappointed. Worked ok as privacy screen. Would not buy again.
The unit looks pretty solidly built and the LED colors do look good.I liked the fact that the USB connection cables require only one connection (both mouse and keyboard go through a single USB cable from the KVM to computer, though you plug in the standard USB mouse and keyboard into two seprate USB ports).However:1. Sometimes when I type a letter, it appears multiple times (as if I pressed the letter 15 times). Liiiiiiiiiiiike this. I am using a wired USB keyboard.2. Moving the mouse pointer seems to skip motion sometimes. Especially when moving with the left click held down. I was using a wireless mouse but that had no problems with my previous (cheaper) Linksys KVM.3. Switching from one computer to the next requires pressing Scroll-lock twice FOLLOWED BY UP ARROW or down arrow key. On my previous KVM, just pressing Scroll lock twice caused the computer to be switched to the other one. The down arrow thing makes sense for the 4-port Raritan Switchman KVM since unless you press that 3rd key, the KVM does not know which computer to switch to. But on a two port KVM, thats just an inconvenience. Raritan was probably lazy and used the same firmware component on both models.One reviewer mentioned a blinking LED problem (if both computers are turned off, one LED will blink) - that can be an issue if you keep the KVM on the desk in a visible spot. You may want to keep it within reach on the desk if you find the three key combination to switch between computers to be annoying as the KVM does have a convenient button on the KVM to switch computers.I am still in the market for a good KVM...
I purchased these speakers to use in my 25'x 25' backyard and hooked them up to my Sony marine stereo. I was replacing a pair of 20 year old fisher speakers that really should not be used outdoors.When the package arrived, the packing was thrown in very loosely and the foam was mostly broken. There was a dent on one of the speakers. I hooked them up anyway to hear the sound.The Fishers are just decent speakers so I expected the sound from these Pyle speakers to be comperable. This was not the case. I understand that getting good bass in an open area like this is difficult but I expected at least a low to moderate amount of bass. I heard almost no bass from these speakers. In addition, the highs were tingy and cloudy and the mid range sounded like what you would hear playing from a 1957 Chevy Bel Air radio. In fact, these speakers sounded like they had only one cheap mid-range speaker, and nothing more, per box.I was ready to settle for decent sound but even with low expectations was disapointed. I returned these and bought a pair of Yamahas. We'll see how those sound when they arrive.
I really loved this product until............After only a few weeks of normal use, the bottom piece of the plug broke off inside my I-pod. I was only able to remove it with extreme difficulty.Did I happen to get a rare lemon? Maybe, but I'm not going to risk damage to my I-Pod by trying it again.
One module was dead on arrival. I sent both sticks back for a refund and opted to buy PNY Optima ram instead. The PNY sticks worked like a charm. Amazon made the return process a breeze.
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.
The setup was relatively easy if you follow the instructions and not try to figure stuff out by yourself (which will result in a few dead ends and double work).After I had it setup and running and installed the "indexing" service on my computer did I learned that the software is unable to include files from a network share and only locally stored files.... bummer, good that I bought a network storage for my video library a couple months earlier to be able to access it from multiple devices. When I mapped network folders and entered them manually as to be scanned, did they show up as directories on the TV, but no files are being indexed, thus inaccessible.The next bummer was the user interface on the TV. Big Icons to fit 6 directories or videos on the screen are good for the visually impaired people with only a few dozen videos on their local hard disk, but not for me, who has an 120 vision, big screen TV and several hundred videos. You can't switch to a simpler list mode to be able to fit more videos on a single page. You also do not have any sorting option nor are you able to see any details of the video in the listings. You can see some details if you select a video, like format, length and date created, but that's about it.I use the wireless option and the Media MVP is the ONLY wireless device in my home network. I wired last year all other devices to make use of 100 MBit network speed. The slower wireless speed should be sufficient for video streaming though, but that does not seem to be the case. Videos hang and lag from time to time. The wireless router is not far away, but in another room (I would not have used wireless if I would had have the router in the same room and used network cable instead). The problem is not with the wireless network. I tested it with a laptop in the same room, which worked perfectly fine and was able to use the maximum speed the wireless network was able to provide. Either is the wireless receiver low quality or the video decoder sucks. I can't tell, because I am not a technician and the MVP does not provide any tool for checking the wireless connection speed.Conclusion. I am very disappointed with the overall functionality, usability and quality of the product and suggest not to buy it, if any of the issues, which I mentioned are a concern for you.
i opened the box and there were more wires and cables than i knew what to do with! the directions were very very poor and i had a difficult time knowing how to set it up. i did finally figure it out. the transmitter has to be plugged in (fine). the speakers have to be plugged in (okay...) and to get both speakers to play they have to be connected by speaker wire (not okay). didn't meet my needs to be able to move one to one room and one to another room. the sound was great but not a wireless product by my definition. returned them.
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.
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.
I purchased this Coby product based strictly on the price point and was once again reminded of the old adage, "You get what you pay for." The screen resolution was terrible. After reading product reviews and looking at demo models at various brick&mortar stores, I purchased a Philips 7" frame. The pictures are sharp and I love the 4:3 aspect. I use Picasa to reduce my files to 800x600 size and they appear fanatstic on the frame.
The signal strength is SO BAD, you can barely hear anything. Complete waste of money. My old Belking transmitter works so much better... pity the charging function does not work with my new ipod touch.
Sony takes another step backwards in technology.i am a pro in SONY, this my favorite brand.but my deception is the excess of Copy protection, i dont able to record movie to watch later/timeshifting. this unit live in my house in less of 24 hours, returning to store.I HAVE A QUESTION, what is the best DVD+R to record tv show, I AM NOT PIRATE!. THANKS.
DO NOT BUY THISthis does not work i have tied it on 2 pc's 1 with vista and 1 with xp does not worki have tried on a mac does not work this is nothing but a waste of your money.
This review is from a purchase from Sima Styln Print Corp. Other vendors on this product have done better.I purchased this toner kit, which was advertized as "new", but was clearly a refurb/refill--as any reasonable customer would guess at the price ($70) I paid. It wasn't perfect, but with a 15-year-old printer, it was good enough. However after about 500 impressions, blotches of black were showing on the paper with each drum rotation. At 1000 impressions, areas of blank were making impressions illegible.I contacted Sima Styln with my problem, about three months after purchase, but was told that thirty days was their return window and they wouldn't do anything to make me whole. I would have been happy with almost anything that recognized that there was a problem (like 30% off the new price if you buy another one from us). Instead, I have to pan a product and a vendor, which I'd rather not do. But fellow customers, forewarned is forearmed. If you are trying to keep an antique printer running, don't buy your toner from Sima Styln.
These things squeak. Every time I move my head, even just a little, my ears are filled with a loud plastic-on-plastic squeak. They are uncomfortable, with little adjustability, and the sound is mediocre at best. But I guess you get what you pay for.
If there's one thing Apple knows how to do, it's to create hype and not a quality product. This is the second iPod I have owned and this is also junk. Every six months or so, I have to have it repaired. The first time was under warranty, so that was no big deal. Afterward, I bought a 1-year extended warranty for $60 just to protect myself and good thing I did. This iPod broke down again twice during the extended warranty period. Now that the warranty has expired, the battery died and cost $60 to replace. Two weeks after replacing the battery, the whole unit won't start up. I tried connecting the iPod to the computer to troubleshoot, but it doesn't even connect.Unfortunately, my kids have to have an iPod because their friends have one. So now I've bought them the next generation iPod which also has video. I won't be surprised if the new one breaks down as well. I've already told my kids this is the last iPod I am ever buying and they will have to get jobs (no pun intended) if they ever want another one.Bottom line:==> When the iPod is working, it's good.==> If you must buy an iPod, budget for the extended warranty because you will surely need it.==> Consider other items, like the Creative Labs "Zen" series. I have owned two different Zens, and I have not had any problems at all.==> I will not buy any other Apple iPod. I'm hoping a competitor will come out with something similar to the iPhone.
This antenna did not work well in my area, which is 50 miles from transmitters. I tried to replace a traditional multi-pole antenna with this hi-tech one in hopes of pulling in more HDTV channels but surprisingly while the traditional antenna could get 6 digital channels, this one could only get 4, with both antennas using a pre-amp and aimed in the identical direction. Both antennas were attic mounted but located in the same spot with identical wiring. Moving the DB8 around the attic did not help, nor did rotating it. The moral for me was this new type antenna may not work well in all locations. High marks, though, to Amazon for paying for return USPS shipping and full refund.
It worked fine for a few charges and then has almost no capacity. Not good value. I see that many others say the same. The Canon original battery is still excellent. There may be excellent 3rd party batteries, but this is not one of them.
I bought these to replace my original apple iPhone headphones and was disappointed. They have a design which requires you to wrap the cord around your neck and attach the phones to your ears. I find this difficult to do and not easy to do 'on the go'. It's also difficult to wear these with a backpack / jacket on as your clothing can pull at the cord and the fact that the wires are wrapped around you makes it that much more difficult to straighten out, especially when the phones are tugging at your ears.I am going to order a set of original Apple earphones to replace these. I've noticed they block more noise than the original Apple ones because of their design in-ear, but I think the difficulty of using these outweighs that benefit. Some may really love these though.
I live approx. 60 miles east of Los Angeles and I absolutely cannot find a station to broadcast the I-Pod signal with the Transpod WITHOUT huge amounts of static. I've been through the entire FM spectrum (three times) and nothing works well at all with the Transpod! However, I stole my husband's Griffin Roadtrip just to see what would happen and it was night and day compared to the two. The Griffin Roadtrip is not completely static-free, but it's close to being such. I don't know if you will ever be able to find an FM transmitter that is completely static-free, but save your money, try the Roadtrip instead.
The reality is that vista is the new OS, like it or not. And yes several HP models including this one have BIG TIME ISSUES with vista and recognizing the printer. I wasted countless hours with tech people and downloads and still had problems. Returned it and bought a cheap brother 5240 and have been printing with not a single problem. Plus the toner is one fourth of the cost of the toner for this model. No wonder it is at 50% off at some stores now.
Whats not listed here is that this is not compatible with Nforce motherboards. I personally have used the product and found it to be wanting. It says it's Vista compatable but not with my computer. I currently have an Nforce 4 mother board and when I purchased this I had Windows Vista home premium. Shortly after installing this card (and the latest drivers for it) I found that I had some odd crackling and popping in my speakers that slowly got worse and worse. I checked with creative and they blame it on Nvidia and they said to check with them. I checked with Nvidia and they have said it is creative's problem not theirs. As it turns out from checking many, many different forums and trouble shooting suggestions with this card it is not only my mother board, but many different mother boards that are affect by this(which basically means its creatives fault). Anyway with Vista I could reinstall the driver software and it would work for while and then degrade over the course of about 2 weeks and I would have to reinstall the driver once again. Now, I have changed my OS to Windows 7 and it will not work at all. It now causes the application to lock up completly. This is even though the driver says it is Windows 7 compatable. I will never purchase anything from creative again
My advice to those considering buying these headphones is to BUY SOMETHING ELSE! I have owned both the Bose Quiet 1's and the Quiet 2's so I know what a noise-canceling headphone is supposed to deliver.CONS:1. The noise cancellation seems to be a function of the padded earphones only. The battery-powered box only seems to work as a low power amplifier. In my opinion, these just don't qualify as "noise canceling".2. The cords are WAY too short. You can't clip the battery box to your player and have any room for movement. Clipping it to your pocket, if you have one, also limits where you can put your player. Cord wire is CHEAP, come on guys. The only thing they did right was to run it to one earphone rather than two.3. Don't switch to or from noise cancellation when you have the phones on. The switch POP is unpleasant at best.4. It seems that in order to keep the padded earphones compressed, they made these things really tight. It is uncomfortable and makes my ears really hot. I have a number of other "over" and "behind" the headphones over the years and none of them has tried to fuse to my ears.5. The battery box is cheaply made and I wouldn't expect the battery cover to last very long.PROS:1. The sound is decent.2. It is cheaper than the Bose, but if you fly, save up.These headphones are disappointing. I have a bunch of the Philips HS500's that I think are great and I expected a lot more for my money from the HN050 headphones. .
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.
This is without a doubt the most worthless and useless TV I have ever seen. Reception is horrible without an antenna, which is impossible to find even with the help of the Memorex customer service people. Memorex will never be an option when I make my future electronics purchases.
i tried them on a sony dcr-trv33, and they clogged my heads in about 10min. of recording.the camera has worked fine for about two years now, and it's the first time i use other than sony. this camera went to the sony service center for a full cleaning/service about two months ago, and worked perfectly fine until i tried these tapes.i read somewhere that the tapes have a surface compound that lubricates the head, and that it is incompatible between brands, clogging the tape head when the different compounds mix in it. i didn't believe it then, and stil not.according to that, maybe they are fine and you only have to stick with the brand. and i'll do, but another one.
I bought this DVD player about a year ago and have found I'm having the same problems as everyone else here: I tried playing a new DVD disc today and it wouldn't recognise the disc (the screen kept saying "Disc Loading"). So, I tried another DVD disc and it played ok. Then I tried a regular store-bought music CD and the player froze-up! I couldn't eject the CD unless I turned off the player, turned it back on and then hit eject before it tried to load the disc again. Now, I can't get any music CDs to play (they all lock-up) and only one DVD in my whole collection will play! I got it for a fairly decent price at the time (including a rebate), but now it's a worthless piece of junk. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!!!
Product did not work return product under issued RMA no credit issued back still waiting, this seem to be a not an honorable vendor
Sound transmission not very clear - lots of static. I live and work around the metropolitan Orlando, Florida area. I returned the product several days after receiving it. Purchased another type with limited channels(8)from Radio Shack that works much better.
When looking for a 500gb external drive for my Mac PowerBook there were a number of choices. I have used Lacie with good success in the past but the lower price and good exterior design of the My Book prompted me to give it a try. While the drive works well it has one major problem, extreme sensiticity to line voltage. After several "crashes" of the drive I called customer support. They said this drive REQUIRES a dedicated electric outlet (you can't plug it into a strip). It has worked well sense that change but who has many available dedicated outlets near their computer?. It also has a power sensing firewire connection so that it trys to turn on and off every time your computer goes to sleep. This also prompts warnings (improper removal of an external device). Western recommends not using the sleep mode with your computer when the drive is connected. This makes it impractical if you leave you computer on most of the time and like your drives always connects. Not very practical. Also since this drive is designed to work with both Mac and PC you have to reformat the drive to save more than 100gb from a Mac.Bottom line: it looks well made but it is too finicky for me. I'lll stick with Lacie next time.
When my husband bought this for me I was very happy. The first couple of months were great, the pictures were good. But then when I got close to the warranty experation I started having trouble. When I called they said I could send it in to be fixed but I would have to pay. Then some time later they told me that they could not fix it because it had corrosion problems. This camera has sat next to my other three cameras as well as next to my computer for the whole time I have had it. It stays in a case except when I take pictures so I have a problem with it getting corroded. Then to add insult to injury they send it back stripped. They kept my battery, lens cap cover, shoulder strap and even took the eye protector off of it not to mention the two dings in it that it did not have when it left my house. I have three cameras all of them 6 years old or older. They all still work and all still look new. I have never been so disappointed in a product. If you are looking for a digital camera I hear wonderful things about Cannon, and I have an old Sony I love.
This opener is very ineffective compared to other openers I have had in the past. It does not open CDs or DVDs easily, and takes several passes to cut through the plastic wrapper and adhesive top strip. I've never bothered to post a review on anything I've ever purchased before, but am taking time to post about this because I wanted to tell the next person who's interested not to waste your money. You're better off finding something else.
Great sound after adjusted inside of computer. The extremely short audio cables will knock one or the other in the floor no matter careful. No excuse to made a guaranteed problem!
I would not recommend this product to anyone. It froze up two days after I got it and needed to be reset. I should have sent it back as soon as that happened. After that it continued to freeze on a regular basis. A few months later, out of the blue, it stopped connecting to my computer properly. To fix that problem I had to reformat it and lose all 3000 songs I had loaded. After the reformat it started to die a slow death.The last straw for me was when I tried to turn it on and nothing would happen even when it was fully charged. I got fed up a put in the trash can. I will never buy another Creative product.
Let me re-cap my 3 minutes of experience with switch.I ordered one of these last week and attempted to install it today. I un-boxed it, admired it briefly, patted myself on the back for getting such a great deal, set it on my desk, and plugged it in. At that point, I was greeted by the roar of the twin fans on the side of the switch. This switch is every bit as loud as some of my full tower servers are upon start-up.While reading the instructions for configuring the switch I saw that you need to install some software on a PC. I rolled my eyes, and I got that started.After a couple minutes, the switch made a loud pop and went dead.The Good:Had it worked, it would have been a nice looking, inexpensive 48 port gigabit switch.There is no power brick. It takes a standard PC power cord.The Bad:This thing is absurdly loud. In fact one of the enclosed documents is a massive grid of the available Netgear switches and shows the decibel comparison for all of the models. This one was very high compared to those next to it. Had I not packed it up already I'd share that here. ...also worth mentioning was the mean time to failure numbers in that grid. If I recall correctly, the 24 port version next to it was rated at 400k hours whereas the 48 port version was 100k hours. That kind of jumped out at me.It doesn't appear that you can just configure it with a web browser out of the box and the configuration software takes 3.25Gb of disk space. That seems insane to me.Fortunately Amazon's return service is fantastic. The switch will be on its way back tomorrow, and I'll be ordering something else. It is entirely possible that I just had a lemon and if I had ordered another of these, the next one would have worked flawlessly. I chose not to because of the noise level (louder than my server room) and the configuration utility.
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.
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.
The battery that I received it's not like the one showed in the picture, I purchased this battery because I was expecting a Samsung battery and it was not, I received a generic one with scratches on the surface.
I got this router because it was cheap. I should have known that you get what you pay for. I have to reset it 2-3 times a day. My roommates are constantly losing their wireless connection. Every 20 minutes they yell, "Your router stinks!" I found out there is a class action lawsuit against Belkin, in which this product is included. I am getting rid of it and buying another brand.
I had very high expectations but what a let-down. The only thing different between these Bose speakers and the $20 speakers that I bought at office depot is that there is a little more base. Hardly worth $100 for that. I was very disappointed but I'll keep the speakers as I am too lazy to package them up for return.
I ordered two of the 4 GB kits, but received two 2 GB kits instead. The packing slip says 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) and the product says 2 GB : 2 x 1 GB clearly on the outside of the package. I RMAd these and Amazon sent out a replacement shipment- also two 2 GB kits. I emailed them and they did not offer to get me the correct product, but instead refunded my money. I'm not sure if this is incompetence on their part or their way of not honoring a good price on 4 GB.
This product may have been refurbished, but I had owned one of these and loved it till it was lost. When I received the new one, it would not sync nor was it compatible with my information online. Otherwise I would have kept it, but it just was not compatible. The company it came from was very nice and informative.
Can no longer trust any off brand products to work. Made in China means could be broken as soon as you open the box. If you can get one days use out of the product, consider yourself lucky. Avoid Coby no matter what the price. Not even worth it for free.
Although being a nice way to carry photos around, it is much too fragile to be used as a key ring. Mine broke within a week. Also, you'd better select only close-ups, as anything from medium shots to long shots tend to be almost impossible to see. Otherwise, it was okay for the price.
Product is five star. When it breaks prepare yourself to hold online for hours or leave a message that won't be returned.If a small part breaks you need to buy a whole new kit. Audiovox sucks.
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 was very excited to buy this scanner and was pleased with its size and weight. However, if you have a Vista operating system, like I do, IT WILL NOT WORK! The company told me that they stopped selling this product over a year ago and there are no driver updates available for this product. If you have an older computer and an older operating system this product might work for you. But as for me it was a waste of money!
We have had our camera and printer for one year now. We loved having the sole printer for the camera, but I haven't been too happy with the quality of the pictures from the camera. Also, the printer now no longer works.
There is wire coming out of the unit that is so close to the USB socket that you cannot plug in an iPod Shuffle, except perhaps with a USB extention cord, so the 'recharge in car' feature is moot.The sound quality is unlistenable except out in the countryside - far too weak a signal.Off to the trash!
I bought a Nuvi 270 for a trip to Italy and brought my 4 year old Magellan Roadmate 700 as a backup. The Magellan took 1 -3 minutes to find satellites. The Nuvi 3 -15 minutes. Accuracy and ease of input was far better with the Magellan.The Nuvi got lost easily, has no manual to speak of, and is way too expensive for what you get. Garmin a great company, but don't buy this model until at least 3 more software revisions and a $[...] drop in price. There is no AC adaptor or download cable included.To top it off, the slide switch broke after 2 weeks of use.
this player seems great at first, but mine died suddenly and then i lost it..i bought my sister one and it died within a month, i thought we just had deffective units so i recommended it to my friend\hers died within the first month...do not buy these~!! they are so cute but they don't work...
I purchased this GPS 2 years ago and was extremely thrilled to see the features that this GPS/PDA system contains. However, I was extremely disappointed with the system and would suggest nobody to consider it for purchase in future. It takes forever to connect to the satellite, responds slowly and often after the wrong turn has been taken, loses signal every now and then, hangs in the middle of the road and has even started updating maps in the middle of the drive- a huge safety hazard because you have to turn on the GPS again after the updates have been installed while driving. The GPS does not take the addresses from the address book correctly and tends to misguide you. Garmin is unhelpful on this and often unresponsive. Beware of this product and its nice looks.
Way over priced. Not worth it. Get yourself a Kodak printer and save money on the ink.
I bought this lens because it's very inexpensive and compact. The 28-300mm zoom gives a lot of versatility. I'd give up some of that versatility for better image sharpness. I have a Canon 28-135mm lens that knocks to socks off the Tamron lens for image quality. The Tamron is also quite noisy. I remember a couple instances of trying to shoot some birds. As soon as I depressed the shutter button half way to focus, the birds flew off, startled by the raucous noise of the lens focusing. I still pack my Tamron along for trips for the zoom factor, but I'm thinking of the Canon 75-300mm lens that goes for around $400. I own several Canon lenses and you just can't go wrong for image quality. I think it's worth the extra bucks for Canon quality.
As a commuter I needed a set of good noise canceling earbuds (cover subway sounds). The CX300-B are above average at canceling noise, but unfortunately they create noise whenever the cord touches anything. I'm not sure how anyone could rate them high, as the cord noise is ridiculous and irritating. I found the Klipsch Image S4 to be a superb set, with great noise canceling, and high audio quality. Spend the extra money to get a quality product the first time around, so you don't end up wasting money on the CX300-B.
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.
I bought this for my son and not only did it quick working after only 4 months but it is very hard to find help with this product. I am having a hard time finding a customer service number to talk to. I will not buy another product by this company because it is so hard to get help from them. By reading the other reviews, I am not the only one. I would give it a rating of 0 if I could. Wasting your money if you buy this product.
i bought this with the intention of recording all sorts of things. it works most of the time, but for some reason it always screws up my ipod. as soon as i remove the thing, my ipod wont play music anymore... it just goes right back to the main menu. this thing is a piece of garbage that isn't even supported by the company anymore. what a bunch of jerks
I purchased the Companion 2 as a backup to my Bose MediaMate speakers. Both cost around the same retail wise. I am highly disappointed by the sound i get out of the Companion 2 speakers. The bass is soo pumped up you cant hear the lighter tones. When Listening to one of my favorites Slayer songs the guitar riff completely disappears just like it did on the BOSE 141 speakers. I also found that turning up the volume doesn't help any. If anything it distorts the music.I would highly recommend that if you want a pair of "GOOD" Bose speakers look for the mediamate. they are far superior.
return? ha ha!!! you must email them for permission. they don't provide the email address. i have spent untold hours trying to get them to respond. they will do everything to avoid returns. and amazon just looks the other way.don't do it!!
This camera was not my choice. I received it for my birthday after suggesting that I might be interested in a long-zoom digital camera with image stabilization. This is my third digital camera. I liked my 3x Olympus, 3 megapixel but thought I would like the additional features that I just mentioned. To begin, I hate everything about the Easy-Share program. The image stabilization does little or nothing for me. Even a tripod is not paticularly useful because the camera lacks opportunity for remote shutter release, the camera IS slow, the flash is weak. In most of the scene modes (and flash), the shutter is too slow for me to hand hold. The movie mode has great picture and sound but movies can't be burned to DVD for showing on a conventional DVD player. To me, that means this feature is next to useless. Controls are too complicated. About all that I can say for it is that it looks good. I'm just glad that I still have my Olympus!
ZERO STARS - DO NOT BUY. Broke in 5 months. Clicking sounds followed by complete malfunction.
This thing is no good.It has low battery life which makes it almost impossible to use it off of the charger.I got it and I was all excited.Well, I was pretty disappointed when I got it.The games are in black and white and they are pointless.If you want to communicate to someone they have to be in range which is 300 ft. like that is going to happen now.To get on the internet you have to download a program to run it, but you have to be in range with a computer hosting the server which is impossible.I advise not to buy this product.
---EDIT---They burned in, and they sound MUCH MUCH better. I can't express how much better they sound in words. They're very balanced, rich and clear. They took me about a solid 40 to 50 hours of continuous playback for a good burn-in. I have one problem, though. The right ear is a little lower (volume-wise) than the left ear. My initial reaction is that the right ear isn't burnt in completely? If it doesn't change, i'll just get them replaced. Anyways, great earbuds. Stylish, sleek, strong. Oh, and they sound great.The bass is definitely great, but if you are looking for strong bass, definitely stick with the v-moda bass freqs ($29 model)---When I first opened these, they sounded horrible. Tinny mids and harsh highs, absolutely ZERO bass. I've tried all of the different fittings, they all sound the same. Apparently these headphones should be "burned-in" to reach the final "sound."Well, I let them burn in. I left them playing music constantly for 48 hours, I used pink noise, white noise, bass-heavy music, you-name-it. The headphones did calm down a little on the high-end. The mids and highs are much more tolerable. I noticed I could actually hear a small amount of bass, but still nothing spectacular.I'm extremely disappointed with these earbuds, because this was a fairly big investment for me. 2 years ago I never would've considered dropping more than 40 bucks on headphones, let alone earbuds.I'll give them another week or two to "burn-in", hopefully convincing me to retract my current opinion on these. I was told 10 hours of burn-in would be sufficient, and it's been far over 48 hours of constant burn-in and they still sound weak.Another thing, these earbuds DON'T amplify sound. I don't know if mine are defective or something, but they definitely do NOT amplify the sound. I have to turn my Zune FULL blast to hear the things.So anyways, i'll break it down.PROS- They look cool- Come with loads of ear-tips- Cool carrying case, moda-wrap- Solid designCONS- Extremely tinny highs and mids- Absolutely NO lows/bass, even after 48 hours of constant burn-in (at 75% full volume) (and yes, i have tried all the fittings, pushing them further into my ear canal, etc. i've had the same results.)- They DON'T amplify the sound, at least mine don't. I have to turn it to near-full volume to get to a decent listening level.Very disappointing, because every other review i've read claims the exact opposite of what i've experienced. Other reviews have claimed crisp mids and highs, booming vivid bass, sound amplification, 10-hour burn-in, etc.These were a poor investment, and my $29.00 v-moda bass freqs completely obliterate these in terms of sound quality, amplification, durability and bass.Again, I hope that my pair is defective, because I had much higher expectations. If they "burn-in" more, i'll update this.But, until then, don't waste the money.Buy some bass freqs instead.
I bought these Bose speakers because I wanted a small 2.0 speaker system with decent sound for a modest price. I work in the film industry and sound is important to me, but I have dedicated high-end speakers for work. These were mainly for casual computer use and gaming so my expectations weren't that high.The first thing I noticed when I plugged in the speakers is that there is a noticeable hiss coming from them when the amplifier is on, regardless of volume level from the source or the speaker's volume control. I was immediately disappointed and expected more from Bose, even at this price range. I thought the hiss might be something I could live with so I proceeded to test the speakers out with some music.The speakers are kind of hit and miss depending on what you play. Jazz sounded great but classical music did not. Some rock was okay but a lot of times, voices sounded muffled. I tried playing movies and much of the dialogue lacked clarity, though sound effects were clear. I think the speakers don't do well when playing broad frequencies, with lots in the low, mid and high range, like in classical music. And when some instruments play, they can confuse the EQ circuitry and pull too much away from vocals. I was surprised at the amount of low-end bass (about as low as 80 Hz) I could get out of the speakers but that wasn't enough to justify the lack of clarity in vocals and dialogue. Bose may be trying to impress with some bottom punch but it comes at the expense of balanced, realistic sound.In the end, the biggest problem was the hiss. If you have a desktop computer with a loud fan, you may never hear it. But if your room is quiet or you use a laptop, it will get annoying. I expected more from Bose and was highly disappointed in the quality of the internal components. I would recommend looking elsewhere if something like that is going to bother you.
I read the reviews before I bought these headphones and I noticed a lot of people saying they broke easily. I figured I would give them a try anyway. Sure enough about a month later the left earbud came apart. So while they're cheap, they're poorly made.
Inexpensive ($30) and easy to install on my Dell Vista desktop. Worked fine for one week, then kept having problems detecting the signal from my wireless access point. Coughed up $69 and bought a Linksys wireless-G USB adapter which works almost problem free (at 54 Mbps speed). Guess you get what you pay for....
I ordered this item some time ago-was chargesd for it and havenever received it.
I have just received this and didn't think the hiss people have mentioned would be that bad but it is simply awful! I will be returning this item as soon as possible. I tried both the included microphone, another external mic as well as hooking up a linein. And for technology in this day and age we shouldn't be hearing such terrible quality recordings.
A Nikon 3 megapixel camera for $129? Too good to be true? You bet. The camera worked fine for a day, but then started to turning off intermittently. It refused to take photos and would not play back images. It also eats through batteries. I'm currently returning it via Amazon's excellent 30 day return policy.
I bought the N60i for a trip to Florida. Have also used in Northern Virginia. The other reviewers have covered the features well but one thing you need to know is that there is no service after the sale and the device has a compatibility issue with Windows Vista.Map updates are important to keep up with road construction if you live or travel in highly populated or growing areas. Navman does not offer a subscription service for map updates and only offers infrequent CD updates.To use the software to load maps and edit POIs requires activesync for XP and mobile media device center for Vista. Everything works fine on XP but on Vista the device isn't recognized and crashes Windows Explorer if you try to look at the files. The strange thing is that the Navman software can see the device but Windows Explorer can't. The main impact is that you can't edit POIs since Windows can't see the device. That wouldn't be a big deal if they updated map software regularly. Since they don't being able to edit the POI file yourself takes on more importance. There is no Vista update from Navman.They don't answer emails or accept phone calls except for ordering products. It's a shame. The hardware is great but I can't recommend.
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 was very disapppointed in the RioVolt SP50. It simply does not work correctly (at least the unit I got) with MP3 CDs. It puts extraneous thumps and other noises on top of the music. A different reviewer said that this didn't happen with bitrates of 160 kpbs or lower, but it happened frequently for me at 160 kpbs. Also, it has trouble with long tracks; it mysteriously stopped, and would not restart, at about 57 minutes into a 5 hour track. (The same CD plays fine on another brand player and on my computer, to answer the question you might be about to ask.)So it's going back.Also, the web site claims that &quot;you'll find an AC/DC adapter in the box&quot;, and that the unit includes a remote and is &quot;bundled with RealNetworks music management software and Adaptec CD-burning software&quot;. Surprisingly, mine was shipped with none of these items. I would not have purchased it had I known that.
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.
bottom line - does not work. you plug it in, it makes a whirring noise. no vacuum!
I was extremely disappointed with this so called digital camera. I felt like I couldn't go wrong because it was so inexpensive. The camera worked only one day and didn't work any longer. The pictures I took for the one day that I had the camera didn't come out very well at all. I returned the camera because I thought the camera was broke because the pictures came out so awful and the camera stop working. I was sent another camera and it still didn't work. What a piece of junk.
I ordered this product as a replacement for one had broken. I received the order in good time, but it didn't work. I sent it back and the lady told me that she would open the next one, make sure that it worked, and send me a replacement. However, a couple of weeks later, I got notice that I was receiving a refund! Luckily, I was able to obtain a Palm Z22 without them.
returned this item because: although the earbuds produced enough bass it was at the expense of clear highs. bought a ten dollar pair of phillips @ a drug store that were much better sounding.
I work from home weekly and have a work-provided notebook computer. The price and features for this product appeared to be what I needed. Aside from the issues with the MS wireless keyboard and mouse that it couldn't handle, it started dropping the connection to the devices within a few minutes of use and continued to do so randomly until I gave up using it.I chose their chat option for tech support. This was a well-documented fiasco that resulted in Iogear providing 'personal' e-mail support for the device. This, too, was less than acceptable and their tech determined that the product was defective. There was no other concession made by Iogear to make up for the inconvenience of their defective product or for having paid for shipping. Their response was simply take it back to where I got it. I'm glad Amazon provides shipping labels to send the product back.
I bought this camera before a trip to Hawaii. When I got there, as soon as I went to take my first picture I got the dreaded "E18" error. If you don't know what this is, just Google "Canon E18" and see all the thousands of hits. Basically the camera lens stops communicating with the body, which makes the camera a paperweight. Luckily I was able to return it and get a replacement while I was out there. Fast forward two months, I turn the camera on one day and the LCD is white with a black blob in the corner, with what look like cracks going across the LCD. The plastic isn't cracked or scratched, this is a problem with the how the LCD was manufactured. Now I am screwed. I have a wedding to go to this weekend with no camera.If there is any kind of a class action lawsuit, count me in.
I purchased these Sennheiser in-ear headphones to replace my first set which I had for 4 years. I paid $85 in 2007, but only $33 this time around. The steep price drop should have been a warning sign that the quality would have diminished some. Still, these new headphones seemed durable enough for basic use and they provided the solid bass and decent sound quality expected from the Sennheiser brand. Unfortunately, the set lasted only 5 months before I began getting sound in one ear only (mono instead of stereo). There appears to be a short circuit in the cord. I used the headphones about 10 hours per week with my mp3 player and occassionally with my desktop pc. The only way to get sound in both ears now is if I wiggle the cord and hold it just so. Pretty cumbersome and quite disappointing. This may just be a bad pair, but I will not take the chance next time around. Will try another manufacturer.
A real disapointment. It replaced an older under-the-cabinet GE radio that worked well, but blew up after a power surge. It only gets a few stations, and even those fade periodically. Most stations are accompanied by an annoying buzz, whirr or whine. I have finally had enough, and am replacing it with a comparable Sony. How many holes can my cabinets stand before they collapse?
I purchased this product based on the favorable reviews it has recieved for its pricepoint. Installation was easy, I was generally happy with the camera (my first, so I don't have much to compare it to) but the first time I tried to use it I blasted my son's eardrums by sending loud bursts of static periodically over Skype. Long story short, I researched this on the Logitech board and discovered that there is a long standing potential problem with all models of 5.1/7.1 surround sound audio cards and Logitech webcams models above the 9.x series (they are currently in the 11.x's) The only solution they could offer users experiencing the problem was to disable the webcam microphone and use a different one.This issue has been around for at least two years. You would think Logitech would make their latest generation of webcams compatible with the latest generation of soundcards, but judging from the tech support board, they have made no progress in doing so since 2005.
The biggest problem is closing the lid. The sides of the box are actually shorter than CD cases. So there is about a 1/2 inch the CD cases stick up, which then suspend the lid up as well. This makes for a flimsy fit.The biggest issue with this is that if you only have CDs on one end of the case, the lid sits at a slant because the cases hold it up on one end but not the other.The only way this case would be useful is if you fill it with CDs.
After hooking up the TV to cable was disappointed with picture quality even after adjusting it with the contols on the side of the screen.The radio does not work. But that was not the reason I purchased a TV.Over all I am unhappy with it and will not use it.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT!!! I bought the film for my Mom, who loves polaroid cameras. The film expired in 1998!!!! The film comes out this yellowish gold color and NO picture appears. Do not buy!!!!
I can't get good reception at any range from source. Intermittent when two rooms away from source. Have to move the speaker unit around to find an acceptable location. Doesn't automatically retune when being turned back on. Not at all what I expected from this piece of equipment.
The following is a recount of my personal experience with this Netgear product as well as my own opinions about the products usefulness.My background:I am a computer programmer with about 10 years of work experience and a 4.0 grade point average from an Ivy League school.I was not able to get this product to work with an IBM ThinkPad T22 running Windows XP. I got the infamous "Code 10" problem that many others are seeing with this product. (...)a google search for 'netgear wg511 "code 10"' to see more.Besides the problems that users are having, the technical support requires that you traverse "Bangalore Hell", from which you will probably not receive the information necessary to fix the problem (which, from the above posts, seems to be a driver software problem).I tried various versions of the drive software downloaded from Netgear, including the latest 2.7.0.0 driver. This was the latest software available as of July 17, 2004. I was never able to get my laptop to properly recognize the card. No combination of removing and reinstalling drivers, removing and reinserting the wireless card, or clearing out Windows registry keys helped.There is a reference to this problem on the Netgear website. However, it is terse and does not seem to offer a solution -- none of the approaches listed helped solve my problem (...)personal "solution" to the "Code 10" issue was to pack up the Netgear router and card and return it to Amazon. I have since replaced it with a Linksys combination which worked right out of the box. I didn't even need to install software -- Windows XP's built in Wi-Fi support was all that was needed.Please note that this is only my personal experience and the experiences of various other anonymous posters on the Internet. It may not reflect every user's experience (or even the most common experience), and must be taken with a grain of salt.Thanks for reading all the way through! :-)--(...)
I spent $320.00 for the Zen Vision M (30GB). 14 months after purchasing (and of course after the warranty runs out) the hard drive crashes. Keep in mind, I was not an every day user. 3 times a week while working out was the max. Still, it crashes. I went thru all of Creative's online steps to try to fix the problem, to no avail. Then I try to contact Creative thru email for support. Futile effort. Never got back to me. Then a phone call. Sure, their initial call is toll free but for technical support, not toll free. Just another way they get ya. Then I get a guy telling me that it will cost $200.00 to fix this problem!!!! Of course, this is after he kept repeating that my warranty had expired. No kidding??? Isn't that how it always works with electronics these days??? So Creative wants me to spend a total of $520.00 for an MP3 player!!! I'll just go back to my reliable cd player. Should have just bought an Ipod!
While this keyboard is reasonably priced and seemed easy to type on, wound up returning it due to its quirky behavior. The F1 through F12 keys only work normally if the keyboard is in "F-lock" mode which you have to activate every tiem you turn the computer on. Otherwise these keys do another function specified by the software.I didn't like the software driver for this keyboard because it didn't let you set a fixed application for the media key to launch. Pressing the Media key brings up a MENU on screen where you have to pick what media player you want to open. I would have liked to program this button just to run Winamp when I hit it but no, the software was more complicated than it needs to be and wouldn't let me.If you're looking for a cheap keyboard I'd look for something else.
Over 100 positive reviews and only about 12 bad reviews. Who do you believe?Microsoft may be the world leader in computers and programs, but not accessories.A mouse should be quick, easy, & effective. I have gone through my second Microsoft mouse nowand I'm ready to buy a better brand before I take a hammer to this one.When you grab a few words of text to copy and paste, it grabs the WRONG text.You have to grab it again a second time, a third time, a fourth time.........keep trying..........When you grab several lines of text, it grabs the wrong text. Try again. And again. Keep trying. You have all day.Defective right clicker. You press click with your right index finger - nothing happens.Oops, you gotta do it again because it didn't register.Sometimes when you press the right clicker, it turns the whole page blue. It thinks you're trying to grab the entire page? Try again! You have to repress the clicker and do it again.It's possible they improved the latest model. But I'm telling you, I went through two Microsoft mice, the most recent I bought in 2009. With light, average use (maybe a few hours a day, 5 days a week) It is defective, cheap, and constantly malfunctioning over & over. Do you really want to risk it? Buy a better brand.
I have had both the S5000 and the S5100 I was disapointed when my S5000 power switch stopped working after 18 months, but I was happy with the picture quality. I replaced it with the S5100, it has a slightly better feature set over the S5000 (in particular shutter speed choices) while on a trip to Niagara Falls, I was unfortunate to give my camera a slight jolt (and I mean slight) after that it wouldn't power up. I am now looking for something a liitle more robust and reliable.
I bought this in March (8 months ago). I did the research and saw the poor reviews, but I couldn't find an affordable hard drive that didn't get a fair amount of poor reviews so I risked it. A week ago, the drive's file system became corrupted so I could not access any of my files. I bought a program for $50 that fixed that problem (EASEUS Partition Table Doctor) and then backed up all my files to DVD. Today, the computer wouldn't recognize the drive. By looking at other reviews, I found that the solution was to cut off the power to the hard drive and then power it up again. Now I have a functioning hard drive, but for how much longer? Two problems in a week does not inspire confidence. I bought the hard drive to store files (particularly photos) and it works (so far) but NEVER rely on it as a backup system - assume it will let you down.
iQue = PDA + GPS, which is a versatile, capable tool... when it is working. I have found the PDA/GPS combination to be fantastic. Garmin's approach to the iQue 3600's extreme sensitivity to static electricity, however, has been very poor. I have gone through 4 units since receiving this device as a gift. Exchanges with Garmin have been no-questions-asked, but it is a hassle, and I end up paying shipping one way each time, plus there is the hassle of re-installing via Garmin's draconian serial number system.Overall, I like this product, but if there is any chance that your unit may face one elctron of static electricity, consider carefully before buying this item.
I bought 4 of these for Mothers Day gifts. One of them had to be returned since it was DOA. The other three all worked with my PC once I downloaded the latest driver from the COBY website. Unfortunately, most of my images are on my Mac using iPhoto. I never could get these to work on my Mac, so I simply copied them over to a network drive and used their driver/software under Parallels. That worked great. Too bad that I couldn't get it to work on my Mac though. Also, the images once transferred over aren't the best quality, but what do you expect for that price?I will say that all the people that received them as gifts were tickled. They just loved the key chain pre-loaded with images.
Reviewed the product before ordering with my car information and it said exact fit. but to my suprise upon installation the fit for my car was not as they said. So now i am return this product and trying to find another that really fits. It was a headache :(
This was a good, basic PDA, but both mine and the one I bought for my wife died unacceptably soon -- one after a year, one after five months (sorry, honey).I get the feeling Palm doesn't really want you to buy the budget item on the list... You get what you pay for, I guess, but the measly 90-day warranty just added insult to injury.Maybe Palm's pricier items are better quality, but I will think hard about buying a Palm product again.
I bought this PDA the end of September 2006, and by December it would not allow me to do anything meaningful. It would not respond to the stylus to get me to the main menu where all the programs were listed. It would reboot, but after that, it would not do much more. I have no idea where my info went.
Initially, this producted worked fine but after a day or so they became finicky, working, not working, working, not working.....frustrating!!!!
After the first week I was very happy with this unit. I would have given it 4 or 5 stars. But, after 2 weeks the remote died. I called technical support and after going through some debugging they agreed the remote was defective so they gave me a procedure to submit a claim for a new remote under the warranty. That was a month ago. I am still waiting for a new remote and when I called this week they stated it could take another month. In the meantime the unit is useless, unless of course all I want to do is a static display of 1 photo. The remote is required to access most of the menu items.The remote dying after a week I could chalk up to me being unlucky but the poor service after the fact is inexcusable. 1 star. Buyer beware.
FIgured it was the best one out there since it was BOSE. Well now it won't play ANY DVD'S because it says the FORMAT IS UNSUPPORTED. Had no idea why it would say such a thing. Looked online, and saw that a million other people had the same problem.Now I watch DVDs through my &lt;$100 DVD player that never fails.Something wrong with this picture?
Buyer beware. Mine died after 15 months. It is now a $370 piece of garbage that will be taking up space in a landfill.AVOID WESTINGHOUSE unless you buy an extended warranty.
After using my Ipod for about 1 month I have to say it is far worse than it's counterparts. Most other MP3 players can be used as a hard drive as well. The Ipod cannot. I am very good with computers, but have had constant problems with the Ipod. It doesn't recognize songs names or album names of many CD's. You have to enter it by hand. Now imagine doing 15,000 songs by hand. It's absurd! In addition, after I spend 4 days copying the music it was erased when the ipod died and crashed my computer. I still gave it another chance. I tried copying all the music that I had backed up. Well, I have a brand new generation 2 Dell XPS with 2 gb of random access memory and it Apple tech services, which I have spent quite a bit of time with on the phone, told me all my problems were a result of my computer being too slow. This leads me to believe that since my top of the line computer is too slow to copy a large file load to the Ipod then no computer is fast enough. I have an Iriver IHP and I use it for MP3's that don't need to be converted and I use it like a hard drive, I use it to back things up, and I use it for a lot of other things. The Ipod doesn't match up to other multimedia products. It's not a good product.The only reason why people are buying the Ipod is because it is popular. I fell into the trap. It's not a good product unfortunately, but because all the secondary vendors are making products for it a lot of people are buying it. Don't bother buying it.
I've had these for a while now, and have used them fairly extensively. Look - these are not a bad headset, really - the sound is decent (although I'd have to say no better than my standard issue iPod set). Bass, I think, is sufficient and perhaps better than iPod, depending on the ear piece you use. But to have to pay $70 for them (look at it this way, that's 70-80% of a Nano WITH headset) I'm not sure is good value. Most importantly, buyers should be aware of a what I think is a flaw. I don't know whether this is a function of the "isolation" aspect (meaning, ALL isloation headsets will have the same problem), or whether it is due to the fact that the cord is made of pretty heavy rubber; but forget about using these when you're eating (the "music" from your mastication will drown out whatever you're listening to). Ditto if you're exercising or just walking with this - when the cord hits you, it adds a percussive commentary to what you're listening to (and 99% of the time it takes away from the music!). I'm not going to return them, but looking back, there really was no reason for me to go and buy a hi-fi headset. I haven't ventured into the $300+ territory (which to me is downright silly with starving children all over...), but what I've tried so far have not justified the extrV-MODA Vibe Earbuds -V-Gun BlackV-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Flashback Chromea expenditure in my opinion.
HI MA NAME IS TOM , AI CAME TO YOUR SITE MY FREINDS HAVE RECOMDED IT, THE GARMAN NAVAGITATION IS WELL NO GOOD IT SENDS YOU IN THE WRONG WAY, AFTER SPEEKING WITH THE GARMAN SERVICE REP, REPROGRAMING THE UNIT, IT IS VERY SAD TO SEE CONPANY'S SUCH AS ELECTRONICA DIRECT AND AMAZON NOT WILLING FOR ME TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT, NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY FROM THIS SITE OF ANY COMPANY,S YOU WORK WITHTOM NARDONE
I paid to recieve my stuff in 2 days which would have been 4/14/2012 and here it is 4/15/12 and no package yet
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.
There is a very (VERY) limited area where screen is dark from onlookers. Wish I didn't buy this.
I had done a lot of research and had bought another pair of highly rated earbuds, only to find low bass response. Finally tried these Vibes. I loved the deep, rich bass (to me, not overpowering)--the only earbuds where I could really FEEL it. I also liked the good fit in the ear, blocking out other sounds. I also thought the wires looked sturdier than others. Well, here it is 2 years after I bought them, and like others have said, the wire leading into the jack frayed, leaving these basically useless. Too bad, since most else was very good. If you can go with less bass, try the Shure brand: they seem better built.
Call me old school, but I prefer my VCR, over my DVD Player. With that said, I always rewind the tapes with a rewinder, because I was told you can ruin the tape heads, in the VCR, by constantly rewinding.After my old $10.00 rewinder died, after many years of use, I purchased the KINYO. Waste of money! It was very noisy, slow, and just died, after only three months of use. So, I search again, since these babies seem to becoming extinct...
I BOUGHT A WIRELESS ROUTER FROM AMAZON AND I CAN'T EVEN USE IT. FOR ONE NO SOFTWARE AND TWO I DON'T THINK IT EVEN COMES WITH A MODEM. I TELL YOU I AM VERY DISAPOINTED AND I WILL NEVER BYT ONE HERE AGAIN.
Purchased the KDS-50A2000 with extended warranty in February 2007. My daughter purchased the exact same tv in 2007 with 55 inch screen. Now it seems SONY had been aware of potential problems with the optical block in these televisions, ($800-$1,200.00 part cost) but chose profits over customer satisfaction. First my lamp bulb blew out in 2009, and soon afterwards, my daughters did too. It's now 2010, and a few weeks ago, my daughter told me about her screen displaying an annoying green tint on everything. Changing color/tint settings does not improve the display. It seems that SONY finally agreed to offer an extension to an extended warranty, after first denying there was a known problem, and then cherry picking only certain models to offer partial reimbursement to people who paid for repairs out of pocket. SONY now will pay to have the optical block replaced, and my daughter did have SONY technicians come out to fix her television. I did further research on the optical block and found that SONY is replacing this optical block part with guess what? A REFURBISHED optical block part! This means the refurbished part was not designed specifically to address the deficiencies of the one in my tv, and this also means the refurbished part will go bad too, most likely at about the 3-4 yr mark (well after SONY slams the door shut on their extended warranty offer).This should be the end of this story, except that I moved with my 50 inch SONY overseas, and SONY has told me my only option is to ship the tv back to the states to have technicians "look at it." If the technicians decide the problem isn't the optical block, I will pay again to have the tv shipped back overseas. I am in Japan, but SONY USA will not coordinate with SONY Japan to have a technican look at my tv here. SONY USA gave me the number to SONY Japan, but acknowledged SONY Japan likely had no clue about the optical block issue, and since they have different model numbers, they also probably have no clue how to fix the problem. I was advised that if I called SONY Japan, I would pay for the service call and for the repairs (if they can fix it).Please do your homework. SONY no longer makes rear projection televisions, and has been slow to honor warranties and trains customer service reps to admit nothing and claim there is no problem. There are several class action lawsuits pending because of the technical problems and the reluctance of SONY to acknowledge the problems and fix them. $2,000 later, I have a big box sitting in my living room that isn't watchable. I definitely will not be considering a SONY replacement.
It took me about 2 weeks of off-and-on work to finally get this card to work. I had to call tech support, spent 20 mintues on hold, and then another 50 minutes talking with a person who didn't help and was vaguely insulting. In the end, he incorrectly diagnosed a hardware problem. I finally fixed the problem after the call by reloading the driver.The basic problem is that the card's encryption options are difficult to use and don't match those of the Netgear MR814 router. I would NOT buy any more Netgear products.
The headphones I received only worked on the right side. No sound came out of the left side. It was hard for me to evaluate the sound quality with only one side working. I returned the headphones after trying them with various audio devices and still getting the same result.Aside from the obvious defect, I found the headphones too tight on my ears. Also, at this size, I would expect a cup design that fits around the ears rather than pressing against the ears.
First day with them. Sometimes headphones need to burn in, but my initial impressions of headphones have never been so bad.First off I work in the audio industry, I needed something to use with my laptop and do not want to buy another pair for 500 headphones...Just something decent to do basic editing on.The earbuds are quite bad. Here is why I dislike them (ymmv).1) The cord design is wacky. The left earbud is long than the right. There is a reason for this, I just do not know what it is.2) The rubber slips that go over the tiny speakers is enough to get the bud to fit nicely in my ear canal, but just not as comfortable as "marshmallow" type slips for earbuds. Point is, it could be a bit more comfortable.3) The frequency response on these earbuds is AWFUL. SOOO bassy, lacks so much high end definition. There is also a peak around 4-8k that is annoying. The bass is actually overwhelming and not "true" on these earbuds. This is the main reason I can not use these earbuds. The other two reasons I can deal with, but this overwhelming bass output causes my head to hurt.So those are the main reason I dislike these earbuds. I would say, "what do you expect from 30 dollar earbuds," but my 15 dollar JVCs give me a flatter and truer frequency response. I am going to give these away and continue to use my JVCs.Hope this helps someone.
This worked great for one 4 hour drive. Tried to use it a month later and it is dead dead dead.
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.
There were quite a few issues with the firmware that came with the picture frame. And thats why the poor rating I gave earlier in my review. But thankfully I was able to fix a lot of the problems after I upgraded the firmware. I'd now give it 4 stars, instead of 1. But Amazon does not allow me to update my rating.---------------------------------------------------------------Well, after many days of intensive research comparing different digital photo frames and reading reviews on many different websites, I narrowed down on the Kodak 1011 10" Digital photo frame. Got it in a few days from Amazon.I was able to set it up and get it working in almost no time at all.Pros- Easy setup for all features including accessing pictures from your home computer over WiFi as well as pictures shared on the online Kodak Gallery.- Picture quality is great.Cons- The frame has a plastic look to it because of the thick black plastic area around the screen. A thinner border would have looked much better- I would have liked some more software features like displaying just one picture. I cannot do that. I always have to have a slideshow on.- The max duration of any picture on the slideshow is 1 hour. I would have liked 1 day's duration.- If you go to the Menu screen and change any setting, you cannot continue the slideshow from where you left off. You either have to switch off/on and restart from the 1st picture or go through the gallery, and manually choose which picture to start from.- Portrait pictures are a bit of a hassle. You need to change the frame orientation and keep the frame vertical. I have no problem doing that but the issue is that the slideshow will include all photos. So the landscape photos will become very small in portrait mode, and vice versa. The issue is that the slideshow picks up all pictures irrespective of their orientation. I tried keeping all Landscape photos in one folder and all Portrait photos in a separate folder. I was hoping that I will be able to choose a folder from which the pictures should be displayed. But once it goes through the landscape folder, it continues on to the Portrait folder and displays those pictures too. It would have been good to have the flexibility to display only Landscape or only Portrait photos. My recommendation is to keep only one type of pictures on the frame, Landscape or Portrait pictures, but not both.- Videos take forever to load and play, and keep pausing in between.- You would have to keep the frame at a height of 3 to 4 feet. Only then will you be able to see the pictures clearly when you are sitting / walking in the room. If you keep it at a higher level then the pictures are going to appear darker.Overall, a great purchase!
I purchased the WGR614 along with a 802.11g NetGear notebook adapter and a 802.11b NetGear adapter for a PDA. What should have been a very easy installation and setup turned into endless frustration. While configuring the router is fairly simple, getting devices to connect to your wireless network is problematic, even when using ONLY NetGear products. Connectivity is spotty, often requiring configuration changes on the remote devices EVERY time you try to connect. The adapters seem to have a hard time finding the wireless network and remembering those settings for later. The Windows XP wirless settings experience the same problem trying to access the network. Attaching 802.11b devices, even when the router was setup to accept them, proved to be even more difficult. In most cases, particularly when using devices from other companies like Linksys or DLink, it was a HUGE headache to get them onto the network, and I am a network engineer. I believe a normal lay person would have thrown the router out the window long ago.My opinion: spend the extra money and purchase a Linksys or Microsoft wireless network equipment (yes, it works very well). You'll have fewer headaches and all the benefits that are present in the NetGear equipment.
This is a truly awful design and not at all what one would expect from a great innovator like Archos. First of all, the connector does not fit securely into the device socket. This causes two problems: 1) You have to jiggle the connector until the display indicates that power is actually being received and 2) Once you actually are receiving power, you must position it so that it won't jiggle further, lest you lose power--very difficult to do in a moving vehicle! Secondly, the cable is made of really flimsy materials and doesn't seem likely to survive very many uses. Finally, it doesn't charge while the device is in use, so you will still have to plug it in when you get to your destination, defeating the benefit of such a great portable device.
The plastic clips that screw to the radio and the latch in to the rest of the plastic dash kit aren't strong enough to support the weight of a head unit and as a result the head unit will fall completely out of the dashboard onto your cars floor.
I don't know how Amazon would even want to carry a product that is this crappy! I had to call tech support and they told me the item was defective because it kept saying can not connect to device so I figured I would try another and STILL the same error message and the only thing COBY Tech support can say is the device must be defective! Looks like Amazon gets this one back to!
I ordered this radio and was very disappointed. The outlet store that shipped it, did not send it well. The box was torn, some parts were in a ziploc bag.The cover of the cassette player was not attached, and I could not get it on. The CD player did not work.I returned the item and still have not seen a credit to my account.If you can help, please let me know.Again, I was not satisfied.
I already posted a review of an M42 to EOS adaptor with an aperture stop down ring. I would recommend you find one without this. It can get in the way of the aperture pin on the lens, causing you to lose the ability to focus to infinity, or cause you to cut it off. The rim only makes it so you can't open the aperture at all while on the adaptor, and who wants that? There is another adaptor on Amazon now without a rim, the one made by Bower, I have it and it works flawlessly on my 30D. Buy this only if you have a lens that cannot switch between M and A mode because you'll need the rim to stop down the aperture.
I was in a hurry to get back to work so when the trucking company delivered the Samsung mid day I signed and he drove off in a hurry (that's probably why they are called Eagle). When opening the top of the box a few minutes later I noticed it had been dropped on the corner and was cracked and delaminated over a 6" area of the corner. It was so bad that if it was turned on it would have shorted out immediately. There is only a thin piece of styrofoam to protect each corner (how much could styrofoam cost?). I called the truck driver immediately on his cell phone (about 5 minutes after he drove off) and he wouldn't come back to pick it up (it wasn't unpackaged other than me opening the top flap). After reading the paper work it said the shipper would unpack and detrash (he didn't offer to do that).Moral of the Story: don't sign the shipping invoice until you and the delivery person open the box and look it over for damage. Even better would be to plug it in and verify it's not DOA (dead on arrival).Amazon said they would make good, although Santa is coming 2 weeks late this year. Live and learn.
I bought this yesterday and wish I hadn't. It seemed decent enough in the store, but when I got it home and plugged it in, it sounded like the cassette player was going to explode. After testing it out this afternoon the cassette player was already dragging a tape.I brought this back to Best Buy pronto.
I'll keep it simple. This router failed after just six days of use. D-Link support technicians failed to resolve the problem and refused to act on the warranty to have it replaced. Personally, I will never purchase a D-Link product again, if nothing else than because of the difficult, inept, and rude manner of support. Spend a little more money and get a better product. You get what you pay for.
As delicate as a hothouse orchid. I had two in my household and both broke with shattered screens when accidentally dropped, even though they were in their protective carrying cases. Repair charges were nearly as much as a new device. Complaints about the delicate nature of the device to the company were met with indifference. Avoid this product at all costs. Normal wear and tear will invariably cause the device to malfunction.
The Belkin USB Videobus is a cable designed to transfer video from analog camcorders and vcr's to your computer.This version is for Macintosh computers only but there is a PC version available as well. The cable itself seems well made and the Videoshop 4.5 software that comes with it is fairly simple though somewhat limited. The problem lies with the claims made on the package. Although it does a good job of capturing video at the postage stamp size so commonly used on the internet any attempt to get a larger image results in a very poor pixilated image. Even still images captured at the somewhat larger size of 640x480 are too pixilated to be of much use. If what you are looking for is a simple way to capture short videoclips for webpages and e-mail then you might find the Videobus useful. You should also know that if you are thinking about saving your home movies back to videotape after working on them then think again as you will need to have a videocard installed in your computer. Also make sure your Mac has OS 8.6 or higher , a USB port, and is at least 250MHZ or faster! Good Luck!!
This clock radio does one thing as advertised, it takes up little shelf space. That's about it. And it is easy to use, because there aren't any features on the thing.They built better clock radios in the 1970's.If you wish to sleep to the radio, have fun trying to turn the volume down low enough so that is doesn't affect anyone else in the room; the sound cuts out right when the volume gets to just about the volume you want. And if you want to change the radio station, have fun doing that in the dark; the radio AM/FM band switch and dial locator (to switch stations) are located on the side of the thing. Why is radio station 95.7 past the 96 marker on the FM side?It was a terrible buy. Might serve it's purpose as a travel clock or for a hunting trip, but as a true home everyday convenient alarm clock, zero stars.
We have not been abloe to get the Garmin Rino to fwork. if we leave the building all we get is a disturbance on line. they work if within 20 feet but once out of building they quite receiving or sending. we request money back on these items.
I have had the camera for about two months and I find that it has three big faults. Wush I hadn't bought it.1. The viewfinder is nearly useless since it does not show the anywhere near the full area of the actual picture taken. So when it is too bright or inconvient to use the display on the back of the camera, framing the subject is guesswork; I nearly always end up cropping the image.2. The automatic exposure for flash is at least one f-stop too little, but OK for non flash exposures. So when taking flash pictures I have to keep going into the custom1 menu to set the exposure compensation to +1.0. I often forget to set or reset that setting, so I have a lot of badly exposed pictures.3. The little wrist strap that they stongly advise one to use has a plastic fastener which scratches the display window, with the result that I was unable to return the camera to Amazon as I wished. Should have bnever used it!The small size and the fast action are delightful. I will continue to use the camera but experence frustration every time I get a bad exposure or have too crop a third of the picture area away.
While this lens takes pretty good pictures, I can't endorse it's purchase. When I received the lens, it looked like it was in good condition so I installed it on my camera. I quickly realized that autofocus was not working properly. After testing different shots and different conditions, the autofocus would only move every so often, and the camera would not take pictures because the AF wasn't working. When AF DID work, it was very slow and sluggish. After awhile, it wouldn't work at all. I brought it to a local camera store, and they diagnosed it as a bad motor (all other lenses work on my camera, so it was not the camera).The lens worked fine with manual focus and I don't have any complaints about the picture quality.I'm not sure if the bad lens motor was due to Canon's QC or if was due to the infamous subpar packaging of lenses from Amazon. Either way, the lens was defective and was sent back.
This is not worth any amount of money if you take even a small amount of pride in your photos. Sadly it is the only one I find available for an otherwise acceptable camera but the pictures are terrible even using a tripod. Blurry and washed out. But what did I expect a 1200mm zoom lense for $80 bucks? You get what you pay for. I read other negative reviews on this lense but thought I might get better results.
I purchased this product for my business checking account. My incorporation took longer than expected, so I did not attempt to use it until 6 weeks later. It would not work, I tried all the suggestions (obviously they have issues with these) and finally gave up. (they use empty HP cartridges refilled) Since it had been 6 weeks since my purchase, they would not exchange the item or refund it. What a bunch of BS
We returned this item. It was a glorified external DVD burner. It was not worth the money.
This wireless speaker system failed to work right out of the box. However; I had not problem with the return , which included return postage. I will purchase from Amazon again.
i work for radio shack (now the source by circut city) i have seen prob. 10 of these systems come in that are less than a year old all with the same problem, everything apears to be working but system puts out absolutely no sound. so if your system works whatever you do don't move it!!! that seams to be the similarity between all customers having this problem. the system is garbage if you want to listen to your sterio for a wile without haveing to treat it like glass spring a couple extra dollars. after all you get what you pay for.
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!
I bought this inexpensive device for my Mac and I guess you get what you pay for. My computer wouldn't charge and I couldn't figure out why. After making an appointment at the Apple Store, one of the tech's told me the charger didn't even have electricity running through. I returned this right away and bought a slightly more expensive charger and it works like a charm. Don't waste your money, or time!
This is by far the worst fm transmitter I've ever used. The charger works great though. It's quite nice to look at too. The transmitter is way to weak. You can block the signal with your hand. I'm using a cheap $10 transmitter that kicks this ones but till i can get a better one. Try to avoid this one if you can.
R.I.P. March 29th 2012.I loved Sennheiser and their sound quality but I am utterly disappointed after six months. The build quality of these headphones were cheap especially the wiring. I took great care of my earphones and it even had a case. I still have my iPod Video Class 60 gb in perfectly working condition. I am an audiophile where I will sacrifice eating out for a good set of headphones because I do not like to compromise when it comes to quality to my ears. I was very meticulous when I finished using them and wrapped them in a certain manner to avoid them being tangled.Warranty 2 years but don't get your hopes, it won't get you anywhere.My brother has recommended me to switch to Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphones (Black)Let's see how do they fair in a couple of weeks.
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.
Bought this laptop and I don't have much to say as it failed to boot within three days of purchase. HP support claimed that the serial number of the unit was invalid and refused to give any help. The vendor seemed uninterested in helping out as well. It does make an admirable paperweight.
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.
These speakers are garbage, after 2-days one of the speakers started making vibration noises, took it back out and found out it was in the construction of the speaker. I didn't send it back because it would of cost me about the price of a new one for all the shipping.
My professor insisted to get this printer for our daily printingjob, and now this machine is annoying to me. It prints Gray color, not black, no matter how hard I have tried the settings. I just need the right color, black, to print my Ph.D. dissertation, that is all. Donnot be alured by the price, the cheap price gives you an output that looks cheap. Donnot buy this one if you need to produce decent document.
This was a TERRIBLE toner cartridge. I paid $135.86 for an OEM toner cartridge, thinking it would last a long time.I don't know if they sold me a counterfeit or a used or old OEM, but the cartridge went dry after 2200 pages!!!!!I could not believe it. I only print about 40 pages per week on this printer, which I use at home for letters.WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!! You are better off going elsewhere, unless you want to throw your hard-earned money down the drain!
Very poor quality item for this price, also didn't work with iTouch, Ipod Classic or Nano 3g. Don't waste your money
Believe me, I wanted this to turn out to be an awesome product. However, in its out-of-box state, it was mediocre at best. I have a desktop and a laptop in my home network connected via Linksys Wireless-B WAP and Router (BEFW11S4). Both have MusicMatch Plus, and my WMLS11B is networked via wi-fi. Out of the box, I immediately noticed spotty performance in streaming music from my library. The playback would regularly interrupt so that the system could buffer the file, and it got really annoying, so I upgraded the firmware as soon as the next version was released. Now the mid-song buffer issue seems to be resolved, however the more i used it, the more flaws I noticed.1) There is no way to page thru artists/albums/songs when browsing. There is no search feature. You are limited to scrolling one by one alphabetically until you find the item you want. Have a large music library? You're screwed.2) There is no way to view the contents of a playlist. If you want to play a specific song from a playlist, you have to leave the playlist and browse to it via artist/album/genre.3) Screen response is slow. This makes scrolling through your library tough because you inevitably hit the down button too many times and scroll too far.4) This is the big one: If you try to play a playlist that contains more than 100 songs, this piece of $#!t only buffers the first 10 songs, and plays them over and over again.5) There's no way to create playlists on the fly.6) Upgrading the firmware is only possible with an ethernet connection. If you have your WMLS11B set up wirelessly and nowhere near your router like I do, this makes upgrading a huge pain.I feel there's a lot they can do to improve this thing. I'm not so fed up that I'll return it yet, but seriously this thing makes my Walkman look like an iPod.
NETGEAR IS A SCAM!!!! DO NOT PURCHASEI lost my password and username about 2 years ago. I called to get a new one and they told me i cannot reset my username or password unless i pay a $79.99, for a 6 months of customer service. I told them to shove and i ended up buying a belkin
This camera is good, IF you meet all the conditions, AND you want to pay an annual bill. You must use Windows. You must use Internet Explorer. You must modify your router settings. You must subscribe to Linksys' DDNS service. This service, Sololink, costs $20/year currently. You can get much cheaper (free) DDNS, but the camera only works with Sololink.You CAN NOT view outdoors. I was thinking they meant you can't PLACE IT outdoors, but no, you cannot aim it toward sunshine. It will email, but won't FTP to your website.
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 bought a denon receiver at the beginning of the year. This makes me mad enough to want to smash it. I've already felt it was a downgrade in sound quality from my old yamaha.
I was concerned when I purchased this item because many people said that reception and sound was very poor. This was almost never an issue in my experience. However, after using the product (scarcely) for only four months, it has broken. All the wires and connections from the outside look perfect. However, the sound started breaking down and shortly thereafter, the radio tuner would not light up, affectively killing this electronic accessory. NO sound gets through and it is gone. So I paid $40 or so for four months of careful use, and the darn thing broke. I won't buy again from Amazon, and will buy a product with the most coverage or protection.
Plastic parts are made out of cheap, thin, bad quality plastic. Universal joint (swivel) broke after short use of headphones. Cannot use headphones. But the sound was good.
This unit is a Sony, it looks great for kids, sounds OK, but don't let this fool you.As for most buyers, the CD failed after 2 weeks!Sony should recall this product.DO NOT BUY!
This device has weak power. Good luck if your car has one of the newer style antennas for the car. I was not impressed with the iTrip.
This cable is a Cat 5e Belkin patch cable but it is not the one pictured. It is a 2 ft black patch cable with crimp on connectors. It is not a snagless molded cable.
This item never worked correctly from the time I obtained it. My job is IT so I have a good understanding of networking. After configuring this Print Server, I could never access it wirelessly. I spent almost 3 hours on the phone with their tech support, got a case number, had it escalated 2 levels. Still no solution. When I called back after the weekend to resume the case, I got a entry level tech support guy who wouldn't escalate but was unable to solve the problem (nor communicate effectively in English). So I have a "wireless" Print Server that won't work without an Ethernet cable attached to it (thus pretty worthless to me), and a company that apparently won't stand behind it to replace it.
I bought this drive to use on both PC and Mac, and paid extra for double layer and lightscribe capabilities. After fiddling with it for 2 days, I am returning it. It is as slow as my old DVD writer (internal) at copying movies from my hard drive (appears to be 1x). The tech support is lousy (not toll-free, and busy all the time), the enclosed software difficult to use, and all in all I am extremely disappointed. I am a computer trainer by profession, so I figure if I can't use it, a lot of other people won't be able to either. Don't bother unless you want to beat your head against a wall all night trying to get it to work.
These speakers are disappointing on all counts. They are quiet--even at full volume they are only slightly louder than my computer's internal speakers. They sound terrible--with disproportionately round bass and tinny, metallic-sounding treble. They also regularly turn themselves off as part of a power-saving mode that is nowhere mentioned in the product description, the packaging, or the instructions.I bought these on sale as part of an Amazon lightning deal, and even at thirty dollars I felt these were not a good buy. But they did teach me to better appreciate the muddy sound of my iMac's tiny internal speakers--which, overall, I much prefer to what the JBL Duet produces.
When I ordered this product, I was under the impression that it carried ALL of the sound on the single loop version. Unfortunately, I was wrong. The single loop is like in the description, mono. The difference between mono and stereo is that like say a speaker, it carries though one and in stereo it's separated into two speakers. This creates a problem when you listen to songs that are in stereo.As I listened to System of a Down's "Toxicity," the guitar parts are entirely missing. Some parts of the vocals disappear when the singer hits a certain pitch. When the guitar solo comes up, the music stops and the guitar takes over. As I listened that part through this specific part, there was no guitar. It makes the music listening experience extremely jarring and frustrating.The only good thing is that using it for a call, it's fantastic. It's one of the saving grace about this item. I can finally talk to people without having to go what every five seconds.Another complaint is that the jack adapter is rather bulky. It's not made out of the box (without the adapter) to work with my iPhone 4. The cable itself is a bother to use. It has a clip and the cable is looped like a telephone cable. The length is short but it stretches but after it's pulled to a certain length it pulls and you have to hold it pretty hard to not let it pull out of your hand.The seller (Liberty Hearing) themselves are great people that I had a misfortune with USPS that somehow misplaced it (which I never received) but the seller sent me another one with free overnight. I would buy from these people again but I wouldn't buy another one of these.
I bought this for the faster 54Mb rate...it is fast. BUT a few problems or differences in expectations were encountered...I have used D-link, linksys, netgear, cisco, USR and belkin wireless products. The transmit strength on this compact WGR614 is pretty strong. maybe it's a factor of the 802.11G...it seemed to be as strong as the cisco gear which is phenomenal in itself. The wireless card from netgear for 54G is pretty strong also. I think belkin was the worst, followed up by USRobotics which was also pretty weak, then linksys, then d-link.Connection was extremely easy. I just unplugged the D-link wireless and put in the Netgear. It found the internet automatically, configured itself for access and spoofed the mac address automatically. Something that is great for newbies.MAJOR PROBLEM: I use my cable (comcast-which blows chow most of the time...) to access internet to use stock trading software and as such, is a streaming data stream through a VPN. This router claims VPN pass through...but unless you know which ports to open up..it makes it somewhat difficult to use &quot;real&quot; VPN because all you're doing is opening raw ports to the internet to IP addresses behind the router. This is a pretty big security concern IMO. I just moved all my data from the trading computer to another server that doesn't have ports open...but a pain nonetheless...anyhow, back to the main problem. This netgear router tends to just stop routing...no joke. the connection lights with the internet remain ok, but the router just freezes, stops working and then works again in a few minutes...I've contacted tech support but the Netgear technical support is a complete joke. You wait on hold for 30 minutes (an eternity it felt like) EACH time and then get connected with India..yes, they outsource, and some of the tech folks in India speak faster english with major accents than some spitfire hispanics speaking spanish...needless to say, I had to remind them to slow down and enunciate so I could hear what they were saying..Bottom line, tech support is a joke, if you have a problem. you're on your own...Ive upgraded the firmware TWICE now, even to the new unsupported &quot;beta&quot; to try and stop this freezing...to no avail. I've gone back to my old D-link and it works wonders...go figure...I'm going to order one more netgear router and if that freezes too..then i think there is a hardware/firmware issue...i'm jinxed folks :-)
I had filed a report about this TV before (see below) and do not want to repeat my ordeal again here. But just want you to know since then, I have received many emails from owners of this TV and mentioned that they encountered similar problems after a year or two.from customersSo I am very suspicious about those 5-star reviews who claim they have had this TV for more than a year and happy about this TV. I am wondering about their motivations for posting such a review. If you happen to own a good set that does not mean this product does not have major problems. Just read a few of those 1-star review. It is not responsible to potentially put future customers through similar situations.------------------------------------------------My old Review in June:I bought an LNT4665F last June. Then the nightmare begins. In this May, the TV screen went black intermittently and there is only audio left most of the time -- apparent this is not an uncommon problem with this TV according some reports here. Then we have been dealing with the customer services since then and the TV is still NOT fixed as of now. It is in the warranty that they must fix the TV within 21 days. Otherwise you are entitled to a new TV. Well, it has been nearly 45 days and my family and I are still watching a black screen. The executive customer relations department still tell us that they will try to fix it.So if you do not want to spend nearly 2k to buy a TV that is bound to become "refurbished", then do NOT buy this TV. Or if you are expecting good customer services, then do not buy from Samsung. My wife essentially gave up calling them in the end and then I have to deal with the customer services.I bought this TV because I saw good reviews on this site and on others about this TV. Well, how wrong was I! Maybe most of the people who gave good reviews do not yet have the TV long enough... So give it a year or two and see what happens. And wait till you have to deal with their customer services. I hope you all will come back and re-rate this TV, just to be fair to future buyers.My review is based on my personal experience. I am a professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, and normally do not bother to complain about things like this. But this is by far the worst piece of electronics and the most terrible experience that I ever had in my life. So I think I have to do something about it.You are welcome to contact me for more information if that helps you to make your decision about buying this TV or not.----- Comments by July 21As mentioned in my previous review, I have been dealing with Samsung customer services and executive customer relations for the past month and half. Many promises for fixing the TV but no results at all. I here want to share my experience with future buyers.You know according to the warranty, Samsung has 21 business days to fix your TV. After that you are entitled to a new TV or money back. But the reality is, they will send someone to fix it and then close the ticket. So if the problem persists, they will reset the clock and have another four weeks to drag on. That is exactly happening to my TV. So you could end up with a bad TV for months without any remorse from Samsung.If you want to file your complaint to a higher authority, they will give an address which is essentially the same address of the customer service center (I did my research). Do you suppose such a letter will fall in the hands of someone who matters or cares?I did some research on the Internet these days about Samsung. Apparently the problems with my TV and my experience with Samsung customer service are not uncommon at all. Anyone can google "samsung customer service" to find out more.About other good reviews about this TV on this site, I would suggest the reader pay attention to if the reviewers have owned the TV long enough to find out the problems -- I was equally happy about the TV for the first few months. But TVs like this are not supposed to broke after a couple of years, nor would it take so long to get it fixed. My expertise is in electrical engineering. Unless there is some serious design or manufacturing flaws, such problems should not be so common.So be wise when you choose your next TV.---------- Comments on July 22.
I bought these headphones to use while doing medical transcription. After having them on for only about five minutes, I have a headache. It comes from the way they sit on top of my head. Most of the weight is supported on the top of the head. The earphone part covers the ears completely and are perfectly comfortable. This might be a physiological problem with the shape of my head or the path of the cranial nerves. But, wearing headbands for my hair bother me as does a ponytail for too long. I hate them, but if you dont have a problem with a puff of wind giving you a migraine, you just might love them.
Had to return this printer. Power button was defective, wireless connectivity was unusable, and the included color cartridge was defective. I guess you get what you pay for.
Worked great for the first four months. Now I either have to spend $390 to get it fixed by Canon or throw it in the trash. Pretty frustrating.
I got this product about 2 weeks ago. In spite of hours spent on researching tips from the Misticriver forum and trying all sorts of different ways, the product has not worked correctly. The playlists do not work, the lists by artists and album is corrupted. The tech support, which is open only during business hours, has at least 45 minute wait. They clearly do not have answers to the problems with playlists, etc. My inquiries via email have been unanswered.It is clear that the product was prematurely launched to coincide with the Napster to Go campaign.It is a nice paperweight, if you can afford to spend over $250 for a paperweight!
I'm usually a big fan of Belkin, but this optical cable has such a poor fit in my receiver it's disappointing. I had to use a cable tie alongside another wire and now it is resting where it is supposed to go, but not solidly held in place. There's no need to spend ridiculous amounts of money on Monster's high end cables, (digital is digital is digital), but their bargain variety is a better option than this.
When you buy from Tiger Direct, if you find the item just doesn't work with your computer (but may work with some other computer that you don't have), then you are stuck. Unless the manufacturer agrees that the item you bought is defective (meaning it doesn't work at all for anyone), no refund.So I suggest not buying this mouse from Tiger Direct. As you can see from the feedback, for many people it just doesn't work. It doesn't mean it is defective necessarily, because perhaps it works with some computers. But Dell laptops seem to have an especially hard time remaining paired with it, making it useless to me. Badly designed not to work more generally, and a bad seller for not accepting returns.
Sure it's cheap, but who cares if it doesn't work. Bought two of these, neither of which work and had to go out and pay regular price for some that actually worked
The person who wrote the most glowing 5 Star review must be a true computer genius, because I am fairly computer literate, and it took me hours and hours to try to set up, and finally had to give up and hire someone to come and set it up for me. Granted, it is true, there appear to be special problems with the Bellsouth Westel Router, so that was part of the problem. But I have had this thing for coming up on a year now, and it frustrates me no less now than it did when we bought it. Constantly losing connection. Currently, although I am happy (sadly enough) to say I can use the internet with this darn thing hooked up, I cannot get it to produce a wireless signal. I would never buy this product again, and may go ahead and bite the bullet and buy a different product.
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.
I've had the same experience as some of the other reviewers here. I've had 2 pairs break in the EXACT same spot in the last 3 weeks. I will NEVER BUY Sony again. It's hard to believe the quality has declined so badly.
Perhaps Sony made this camera specifically for Prince. I'm not sure who else would enjoy having all this purple added to nearly every single picture. It's terrible that for 1000 bucks, you have ot put up with this shoddy performance. Folks, 8 megapixels don't mean a darned thing when the implementation is this horrible. I returned mine and I used the money on a Digital Rebel and a Sigma 75-300 mm lens for the same price. I get much better pictures, and I can use the lenses I buy on future cameras I buy. Good riddance, Sony. Now apparently your cameras are as bad as your customer support has always been.
I love Street Atlas on my laptop, so I decided to try to miniturize it and stick it on my handheld...bad decision. The handheld software is horrible. Nothing like the desktop/laptop version. The user interface is horrible and the software lags constantly on my Axim X3i (400 mHz X-Scale and it lags). There are much better handheld navigation software titles out there, especially TomTom Navigator (in my opinion the best handheld navigation program out there). Street Atlas is a waste and I cannot recommend it to anybody.
I ordered this keyboard as "new," but what I received was clearly not new. Not only was it not in its original packaging (in fact, there was no packaging, though a little documentation was included), but the item's marred exterior finish made it clear that it was a used item. I would not order from this seller again.
I bought this cable for my Philips portable DVD player, but upon hooking everything up, I get choppy audio and no video. I swapped all the connections around (just in case some of the wires were crossed), but nothing helped.It may be an issue with the DVD player itself though, I can't 100% say that its a faulty cord. For $3, I have a nice addition to my junk drawer.
What a horrible product! I read the reviews and decided to purchase the case anyways. It had potential; nice styling, strong and sleek. The case worked well for about 4 months and guess what...the latch broke. The latch is the Achilles heel! I contacted Palm and their computerized customer service replied that I could send it back for a $25. dollar fee and they'll look at it. I'm sure you'll be like I was and purchase the case anyways. So be it... and "I told you so" (in advance).
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 received this TV about an hour ago unpacked it and hooked it up. The picture was OK for what I needed it for as a matter of fact it is a good picture. I am using it as a monitor for a surveillance camera at the gate to the house.As I watch it I noticed that the company name was up-side-down and that the tuning bar was too. but, the LCD was right-side-up in the cabinet. The quality control guy must have been zonked.[...]Mike
According to the Dell and Sony sites;- this kit does contain the same battery used in the new 500 series.- appears to contain the same CD-RW's used in the 500's.- Assuming that the older models are the same approximate size as the new one the bag should hold it too.- Both sites list this item as being an accessory for the 500 model.All I can determine is that the packageing hasn't been updated since the arrival of the new 500's.I've ordered one from Dell - I'll let you know how it goes.
This product has already fallen apart, and all I have in it is DVD's. I would not recommened this product to anyone, since it is junk.
I selected these earphones because others had said the bass was overwhelming. I couldn't hear it--at all. Maybe I got a defective pair, but the ones I received just produced no bass. Also, I was very careful to make sure that I was using the correct size ear pieces and getting a good seal. I usually listen to classical music and symphonic music without bass isn't listenable. So, I had to return the earphones.
What a hassle. Plz do not spend your money on this item. It worked perfectly for the first, say 2 days, then the thing would not read a disc. I would put a disc into the CD MP3 player and it sounded like it was loading, then all of a sudden, on the Tiny LCD screen it read 'No Disc.' i tried 5 other cds, no luck. The thing was definetly busted. I threw it against the couch a couple of times, put a CD into it, and it loaded perfectly. If this CD MP3 player had a face it would have a big wide grin on it like it didn't do anything, and that it was innocent. Then i tried to load the same exact CD an hour later after i turned of the CD MP3 player. Guess what, once again, on the tiny LCD screen it read 'No Disc.' If you want to blow your money away, then buy this product. It's not very much, but if you buy something cheap, you will recieve something equally as cheap. Take it from me, buy the SP-90 instead.
Sounds like this product is really hit or miss, depending on your computer. I tried to install the software on two different computers (both with operating systems supposedly supported by the software) and the software won't run on either system. I'm getting the same ''Can't find photo viewer'' error mentioned in another review. Looks like I'm just going to have to eat the cost of what I thought would be a good Father's Day present. Don't buy this product. Do your research and buy something else (unless you just feel like gambling). I wish I had!
I bought the ADS video capture product through Amazon. The instructions are the least helpful of any I have ever read. I contacted the customer support and was told that the product was incompatible with Vista and Windows 7. I was afraid this would be the case...but I was told the product model was discontinued in 2004. I bought it through Amazon in October, 2006. Hmmm, something is a bit weird in this timeline. Who is responsible.Solution: I won't buy any electronics from ADS...or Amazon. Sad
I bought this to go with my new 5.1 surround sound.. but..The cd that comes with it is more than useless.. It will actually waste your time because it's not going to work (at least not on windows 7).Then when I finally downloaded the drivers from the internet (their official website), I had sound, but still most of my applications for the sound card did not function.I then started noticing that it was messing up my sound, it would kind of stutter during songs and sometimes even go in slow motion, randomly.. I read up more on the card and it turns out many people have problems with it as the official drivers suck.. I then downloaded the recommended drivers (a few versions to try) but neither would recognize that I even had a soundcard (it gave an error when trying to install).. I did have it and windows recognized it.. After a while windows would for some reason auto install the drivers and then cause my pc to crash, this would continue happening until I went into safemode and removed the drivers and then removed the sound card and decided it was not worth it.. Why would I (or anyone) pay money for a product where I myself have to spend countless hours trying to get unofficial working drivers, as well as jumping through hoops to get what I paid for.I can say that other than that one very bad part, the sound card did a good job as the sounds were of high quality and the surround sound worked pretty great.Final verdict: If you plan on running it with windows XP then go again, I hear it works great there.. However windows 7 I wouldn't bother, its better to give a few more bucks and get a different sound card that does NOT have such compatibility issues, such as ASUS Xonar DG - 24-bits/96 kHz (which I am planning on getting after I return this one).
These radios are a disappointment! The batteries do not last through a 10 hour day, and I am reviewing the ones that come with the rechargeable battery pack and chargers. They last longer with rechargeable batteries, but then why did I pay for the battery packs and rechargers? Don't waste your money. If you can get the radios without the battery packs and chargers at a discount, then maybe go with them. Otherwise, don't buy them!
I bought this to replace my original Apple power adapter, which had become frayed at the plug and was being held together by electrical tape, but then finally stopped charging. I plugged this new adapter into my Apple G4 PowerBook, and it still didn't charge. Since I didn't want to bother with returning this cheap item (and I thought maybe it was the computer itself), I removed the connection at the end of the cord and compared it to my old adapter, which was already torn apart.This new adapter had half the amount of metal wire inside the cord as the Apple one, and it was in a different configuration. No wonder it didn't work! Later that week I went to an Apple store and bought the real adapter - now my computer runs fine. Don't try to save money by buying the cheap imitation. Just get what you need from Apple.
I was very disappointed wit this wheel. It connects rather easily, but there is not enough power to have good force feedback. Somehow, the settings applied to use the wheel with the games made the game very very choppy and slow. Not sure what the glitch was but overall I was very disappointed.If you need this for a very young kid who wouldn't notice the slowness or the lack of realism, then it's a good gift for the price.
Nice small design, but with problems. Like some of the reviewers. when it gets into about one hour of play, it starts skipping and superimposing. Now I have to have it serviced. I thought it was the dvds, but its not
I bought this for my daughter for her birthday. It worked for a little while, but after a few uses it wouldn't even power up. I have been trying all week to get satisfaction from the company at nextar.com and I have had no support whatsoever. I have emailed them and called them three times with no answer. I will not be doing business with this company any more. If you buy one, definately buy the extended warrantee because you will probably be using it.
These looked amazingly good for the price... the apple store was even carrying them, and they don't carry garbage.Well, I got them, plugged them in, and they were ok for system beeps and such. But put music on and MASSIVE DISTORTION.An absolutely terrible product!
Just a little under six weeks and it no longer prints properly. Its as if the hammer that drives the arms for the letters hits when it feels like it and sometimes it is on a wrong key from the one that was touched. So, actually, I am disappointed with this machine. I now have to waste my time in trying to find a repair shop for this and I am afraid the cost will be more than the cost of the machine.....so.....I think that if I would have spent more bucks and perhaps a better name brand I would have been much happier. Anyway, thats that!!!!
Received the incorrect item (Memory card for Cell phone (much smaller)1 1/2 week after ordering (?). Send back and than after I inquired about the status, I was informed that they no longer have that item. No apology, nothing! Poor, poor customer service!I was very disappointed!
today was the first day with it. I have noticed no difference in appetite. directions say it may take a few days.It tastes fine.
Like nearly all Samsung TVs, this TV looks good both on and off. Picture looked much better than comparably priced TVs on display at a large electronics store. Bought in December 2008, and TV worked well initially. After 5 months, the main board failed (TV display would not come on and several inputs simultaneously stopped working). After the warranty repair, TV worked well for 8 more months. Shortly after the warranty expired, the display would flicker several times within 10 seconds of being turned on, then remain off. Sound would continue to work, but no picture. Display occasionally would remain on, but required many attempts.
The CD pouch is just fine, the only problem was that the company that created them forgot to put at least $20 into R&D to figure out the velcro straps need to be long enough to wrap around a visor. Nice try though. Now my CD's are back on the seat...I went down to the local electronics store and picked one out for about the same price, only it fits great on the visor.
These sets look stunning in the store, then you get them home and after 2000 to 3000 hours, or sooner the Blue and Yellow spots appear. No sir, not just a $300.00 bulb, or convergence, THE WHOLE LIGHT ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED-- TO THE TUNE OF $1,500 TO $1,800. Did you buy insurance, if so, and you have children, you still will be replacing the Light engine every year-- so after three years, If you bought that much insurance, your on your own. Zenith has been bought by LG, and they don't want to hear about it. BUYER BEWARE!
The PXT1102 Coaxial Cable is a great looking cable for build quality but falls very short on performance.I have a Sony KDL52Z5100 LCD which is a very high end tv it includes an excellent internal tuner, the reason i mention this is because i do not use a cable box therefor i utilize the tv to decode my cable tv. All i have in line with my tv is surge protector/battery backup unit the rest is direct to cable provider. Well i introduced the PXT1102 into the system and my HD channels were no longer detected, Picture quality went down, pretty much a failure. Simply put the cable does not have the bandwidth to support hd tv. Do not buy this outdated cable if you intend to pass Digital channels through it, it will not function. Use an RG 6 quad shield cable for your tv not this cable.
The packaging was bad. This seemed like old stock.I did not open it and sent it for a return as I was not sure if this was genuineThe Vendor was XTRA Mile Sales . They were kind to do a quick refund after they received the product.Owing to this experience...I would not buy any products from XTRA Mile SalesI have had very good luck with most amazon vendors..this was different.Finally I bought the CD Player from SOnyStyle...and it was cheaper..
I recently "upgraded" from the 1GB Sandisk Cruser to the 2GB Simple Tech. The write speed is INCREDIBLY SLOW! A one MB file, while instant with the Sandisk, took 10 seconds with this Simple Tech drive! I first thought it was the machine. I changed to a different machine with USB 2.0. The same thing happend. The SanDisk worked faster on a USB 1.0 machine.Later I tried to delete a 40MB folder on it (It was copied onto from a USB 1.0 laptop, and it took more than 15 minutes!). You won't believe this, but the deleting took a few MINUTES to complete.A friend of mine had this 1GB drive. She returned it after experiencing the same thing.The read speed of it is very fast, comparable to the Sandisk.
I bought this PSU unit for my newly built HTPC system because of its highly touted ability to deliver stable power at exceptionally low noise levels. The cable management system with the velcro straps are a great feature and the blue LED light make this PSU look nice in my HTPC.However, my system kept shutting off afer the required reboot during Windows 7 installation and I never suspected that the PSU would be at fault. I checked and rechecked all my cabling and connections and even swapped out my HDD, ODD, and memories but my system kept shutting off. I also turn off just about everything in my BIOS but the problem persisted. I was almost about to swap out my motherboard and graphics card and perhaps even my CPU. But I decided to try a different PSU (Antec TruePower Blue) and my Windows 7 installation went thru flawlessly.After the Windows 7 installation had completed, I swapped the PSU back in and this time the Zalman ZM600HD PSU was able to allow my systemt to bootup without shutting down. However, when I tried to reinstall Windows 7 into my system again I would run into the same problem again with the Zalman PSU.This is a highly touted PSU but it seems that it has a flaw in it that causes certain systems to shut off during Windows 7 installation. Or perhaps it has some incompatibility issues with Windows 7 (something that I couldn't imagine to happen)The next time I am building a new system, I definitely would have second thoughts about using another Zalman PSU. However, their cooling products are good.
Beware of all the glowing reviews that you see here; note that the best reviews are several years older and they were written for an older and now higher priced product, #95102, and manufactured to high standards for Verbatim through Mitsubishi. These new disks, the 97460, have very similar packaging but that's where the comparison ends. They are manufactured for Verbatim by Ridata, a name synonymous with land fill and have a high coaster rate. I got suckered once before I did my homwork, and buy the 95102s elsewhere and at a lower price.
I've done all the things everybody else has done. I've done the support thing, I've done the experiment thing, I've done the newsgroups thing. Nothing has helped me to get this to work. I cannot connect to the related 108g Netgear router (the same brand even!). I'm afraid I am going to either send this thing back in or buy another brand. It's useless to me. It's just a chunk of metal and plastic sticking out of my laptop. It doesn't do anything except blink its lights at me. I give up.[Update: Turns out my laptop wasn't powerful enough to use this PC Card. Probably needs more power going to it.]
Local stations drift in and out. You have to twist it up in front of your face to figure out which of the many little buttons changes stations. After several weeks' use, you still wonder &quot;what in the world does that knob do?&quot;. Look at this stupid earphones -- worthless. Get a Sony!
I ordered an Okidata B6300N, but I received an Okidata B6300. The "N" is very important because it stands for "Networking."The printer I received is not networkable. Only the B6300N is networkable.Usually products are correct on Amazon, so I am surprised they screwed this up. Now time to send it back. Furthermore this printer did not include a toner cartridge, which costs more than $100. :(
The RePlay 4000 series has a few awsome features, but this unit comes up lacking in some areas that TiVo is great in... The 1st thing is the RePlay does not have the option to only record 1st Run Shows... So if you have it set to get every show of E.R., it will get them all including ReRuns, TiVo has the option to not do this.Also the RePlay units do not have a ToDo list, you must scroll through the guide for to see whats going to recorded... So if you are wanting to check whats going to be recorded for a week, it will take a few hours out of your schedule to scroll through the guide. TiVo has a ToDo list that shows when everything will be recorded.Lastly, RePlay units conflit resolution is the pits. If a show moves one night it's bassicly a toss-up as to which show will be recorded. And there is no way to know until it's already missed your show! TiVo Shows when something will not be recorded and you can set a priority for each show, so TiVo will know what to record in case of a conflict.The only positive thing I have to say about replay is the network sharing, it's a very cool feature, but it has bugs and from what I hear Replay Tech Support is lacking - ALOT. Keep in mind TiVo will soon have this feature (on Series 2 Units only).Save yourself the problems and get a TiVo!
I get sick and tired of this router! It's terrible! The connection drops so quickly that everytime i plug in back in the connection drops again! I even try counting for a little bit to before plugging/unplugging the router.....and that obviously doesn't work. Everytime the connection drops i just want to take the router and throw it!!!!!!!!!
I bought this printer about 1 1/2 years ago. I had owned an Epson Stylus 600 before that and had been MORE than pleased with it. It was an EXCELLENT printer. THIS ONE, howerver, IS HORRIBLE!!! I have to set it to the highest resolution to get simple black and white text to appear somewhat crisp. I have used the utility monitor numerous times to align nozzles, clean nozzles, etc- to no avail. Forget even printing in colour..... I am currently shopping for a Cannon or HP to replace this expensive dud.
Heavy cable that I use to hook up my laptop to a HDTV. No interferance with other electronics, picture was clear for 6 months. Then picture turned yellow. That's right, picture had a yellow tint that would not go away. Replaced this VGA wire and picture is perfect. There is no external damage to the wire, so sometime inside the loom must have come apart. The heaviness of the wire disguises the poor quality.
I purchased this remote about a year ago but I'm just now giving a review - sorry. Perhaps the reason in the delay is that after I returned the item, I bought a Harmony One Advanced Universal remote and it is a far superior product to this Sony unit. Keep in mind that I love Sony products, and own various new Sony components (home theatre system, blu-ray player, digital video camera, digital camera, etc.). I just thought Sony would have a superior universal remote, but I was wrong. This unit is very cumbersome to operate, and if could compare it to the Harmony One product, there simply wouldn't be a comparison. The Harmony One powers all of my Sony A/V products with ease, along with my Dish Network device. Switching from a Blu-Ray movie to sattelite TV is a snap, and the touch screen with icons makes it a no-brainer of a choice.
I purchased the "new" item, but what I received was the item in its original packaging that had been opened and taped around the edges with Scotch tape. It makes for poor business to list an item as "new" and ship out a previously opened package. Though the headphones seem to be in "new" condition, this item was purchased to be a gift and the already opened package makes a poor presentation for me.
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.
After I set up the unit, connecting it to the television, I tried to open the DVD Loader and it simply would not open. Hence, I cannot play any DVDs on this particular unit (obviously). But, the VCR component seems to be working fine, and as I have a lot of VHS tapes saved from the good old days, I can at least watch those on it. I'm sorry to write a bad review. I should have known better than to order a product like this online.
I purchased this charger based on the excellent reviews. After trying it a few times, I discovered it was faulty. Upon "rejuvenating" the batteries, those in Bank A went through the three cycles just fine. Those in Bank B completed the discharge cycle, went for just a few seconds into charge cycle, then switched to trickle mode, WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE CHARGE CYCLE. I checked with the manufacturer, who said that this was a not uncommon problem caused by "the charger's internalheat that triggers its temperature cutoff", located under Bank B. In other words, a major design problem. I am returning it for a refund an going for the Lacrosse BC-900.
I thought it would pug into a USB like shown in the picture but it did not.
The picture and sound on this unit are decent. However the connection between the player and the battery is not well designed, so the battery can slide a little bit and then the player loses power. This is extremely annoying since you have to start the movie from the beginning again. Unusable, I returned it.
This was a waste of money in my opinion. It did not fix any of my scratched dvds. I do not recommend this product.
I bought because it was cheap,but it didn't last long and I think it gunked up the heads. Got rid of the Lexmark,when I found a good deal on a brother laser printer at Walmart
I got this as a gift from my uncle a year ago. After 3 months the right side broke. I sent it in for warranty and they shipped me new ones about 3 months later. I received them not too long ago and the headphones are broken yet again. Def not worth the headache even as a gift. I think the sound signature is also very poor. I appreciate bass and I can say that headphones with little bass bother me a bit but these headphones are nothing but rattling in your ear. Heavy on bass and everything else is kind of muffled in comparison with other headphones. Other headphones Ive had ranged from 20 dollar headphones to 160 dollar headphones. If I could recommend a headphone, I would go with the Klipsh s4, their a better build and are more durable. Ive had those for a year now and no problems what so ever.
It works slightly when someone is next to you but not completely. I m not crazy about it. I may return it.
Most of the time my cassette player spits it back out after it has a mini seizure and when it finally does accept it there is an incessant clicking noise. In order to have the music play at an audible level I had to max out my phone's media volume and then practically blast my radio's.
On one hand, these are cheap little routers. They work most of the time. However, I have now had 3 of these, and the first two have been very flaky -- dropping wireless pretty consistently. I will say that it wasn't a problem to get it replaced under warranty, though. I guess for a cheap unit like this, it's not worth their time to troubleshoot, they just send you a new one. So I appreciated that.I've also noticed that the look/model of these changes rapidly. I wonder if they are OEMing different models from manufacturers making ultra-cheap hardware. I can't say I'm very impressed.
Like other owners, my roommate's Philips 37pf...0A/37 broke after only two years. It worked in the morning and then in the evening, we get a clicking sound, one red blink and then four blinks. Junk. Probably not worth getting fixed and a shame because the picture quality was excellent. We even had a power smoother (?) from Monster.
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.
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 a recent reviewer, the display went dim, and the next day it would not turn on at all.It's dead. Had to open the thing to get my disc back!
Antes de comprar este radio lei muchos review para estar seguro que era lo que iba a comprar, despue de tanto leer me decidi a comprarlo.Al instalarlo me lleve la sorpresa de que no era todo lo que yo esperaba.Anteriormente tenia un Pionner instalado ese radio muy raras veces brincaba o el disco saltaba cuando me iba en un hueco o transitaba por calle mala, con el Dual es imposible transitar calle mala el disco salta mucho.Otro defecto es el volumen del radio, si les gusta que su carro suene bien y duro no compren este radio que de eso tiene muy poco.Podria seguir diciendo cosas, pero al final quien a tenido un Pionner sabe lo que tuvo por lo cual estoy esperando que aparezca alguien para poder vender el Dual e ir a la tienda por el Pionner, bien vale el dicho "mejor viejo conocido que nuevo por concer".
Based on reviews posted on Amazon, I purchased these speakers. Was very disappointed in the sound quality. A great deal of static / white noise.
It simply does not work. I tried everything. Thought it was formatting or something else. Made sure the lock was off. But it still did not work. Seeing how many others had the same experience I'm sending it back. You would think Amazon would get the message.
No detailed maps on the unit for the Washington DC area or any other for that matter. Called tech support and they promised to send out a SD card. That was over a month and five calls to tech support ago and I'm still waiting.Amazon agreed to take it back, and I'll buy another unit from amazon, but it won't be a Magellan. Tech support is lower than low. Shouldn't be that hard to send an SD chip and I don't appreciate being lied to repeatedly when they can't.
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.
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.
Bought the unit and it worked great for the price. Love the handle feature! Tried various areas with good reception. After ten or so tries the on switch fried. Exchanged,same problem.I think research should be more than just a title. Although I wish I had one that worked.
Many people here are commenting that the latch on this case is its Achilles' heel, and I'll testify to that too. We had our first one replaced because the latch broke after a few months, and then the latch on the second one broke after a few more months.Now my wife uses a hair elastic to keep it closed. I guess it is still better than nothing, but I wouldn't pay for one of these cases.
Greetings to all potential Creative customers,I was greatly disturbed today when I found out the lack of help provided by the Creative Labs Company to my wife when her 30 GB Zen MP3 player failed to run properly. In my opinion, it's actions like this that are ruining companies and our country's economy. Due to this company's inaction today, they have lost a once satisfied customer. Once being more than happy to promote this product, now we will be sure to divulge to our friends and relatives of this company's lack of helpfulness. My wife asked specific questions of the technical advisors in the e-mail form which were ignored; she was given a form letter, was referred to the website, and was told that she would be charged by the company for further help. She expressly requested the guidance of upper management from the technical support specialist, and this request was ignored, proving that Creative Labs is unwilling to provide any kind of meaningful help and does not value customer service. The menial help that the highly flawed website provided was a firmware application that caused the device to completely fail, and then the last piece of friendly advice that we received was that we should purchase a new one from the company's website. We were given an application that made our expensive device inoperable, and for that, I will never purchase another Creative product again. We have both been faithful Creative Labs buyers for years, and my wife had multiple friends and relatives buy their products based on her recommendations. It is with deep regret that I inform all that Creative Labs customer service has proven to be a bitter disappointment and for this, they have lost my family's business.
This would be a great product but the bottom portion of the box is too small to hold the CD's and the top is WAY too big and does not fit the bottom of the box, a VERY loose and sloppy fit. It's like they are two different products accidently put together.
This router was good for about 3 months. It worked great on my wired machines. The wireless worked great for MS machines, but my IBook wouldn't connect. I tried to upgrade to the latest firmware, but it crapped out and I had to send it in for repair. I have a webserver on the network and I couldn't connect to it locally. Suppoort said that the firewall wouldn't let me and there was no solution. I finally bought a linksys. Couldn't be happier.
I was very happy with the product initially, but then came home from vacation to find the connection had dropped. No internet connection was possible when the router was installed. Perhaps it was due to a nearby lightning strike, but nothing else in our house had problems. In any case, the direct port use for our desktop stopped working altogether. I tried other ports but the unit was unable to get an IP. The manual is no help. Time for the trash, then off to the store for some other brand.
Unit looks better than any other unit, however, navi is slow and sluggish, it is not sensitive to the touch at all, u have to use your nails or else you'll never get it. I find myself pressing buttons a couple of times before it process it.The free traffic is okay. I turned the device to not use tolls and U turns but it does it anyway. Whats that setting do if it does it anyway? It routes me the worst way possible for some trips.The mount is garbage, it breaks all the time, i'm on my 3rd one! Navigon keeps replacing it free though.It is a sleek stylish system with many features, reality view is okay but not always accurate.
We have never been able to get this to work. I have called and e-mailed K-Tech several times and have NEVER received a response. We tried to return it to Toys R' Us but because we did not have the box or receipt they would not let us return it. I will never buy another item from K-Tech!
how do you rate a product if you received it and it does not work?sorry, but for me it's just 1 out of 5.The operating system does not load. it dosplays vaio logo, then tries to load windows, it can not, it says that there is a problem with that soft loading.My undestanding is that this may happened because of the problem with a hard drive. I called sony, they offered, that they send op. syst. recovery cd. Again, I' 100% sure thats the hard drive. I know they will send cd, then they will probably agree that that's hard drive. If you want to have a headache of sending cd's, attempting to install them, then returning or replacing the product - then buy it.(Note 1. I owned/bought 4 new laptops before, 3 of them vaio, they worked ok, but now there is obviously a problem with sony products. Note 2. I planned to install my own windows xp instead of vista on that model, but still I wanted to take a look at vista, and to make sure that vista is not operable on that laptop model).I will post an update later about how the things develop about my unfortunate purchase.***added later:I exchanged the item at the retailer. made sure windows vista does not work on it (it certainly loads but it's not operable). installed windows xp anew (as planned) (do not forget drivers from sony website, not all of them). works just great! (as initially expected). for whatever reason i can not change my rating for this item but please, note, after i exchanged the item it, by itself, deserves 5 out of 5.
I tried multiple times to get this thing going, but it was no use. It plays for about two seconds, switches "sides," and plays for about two more seconds, and then gets spit out of the radio. Honestly, though, I have no idea whether it is just the radio, or the adapter, as I have not tried to get it to work in anything else. But, like the title says, it is NOT for a '97 F150.
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.
I've just purchased it and after having played one day the screen appears to be defected. There are certain songs in which you can't read the name of the songs. The screen is totally messed up!
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.
I am unable to determine where said item is . We have not lived at that address for three years. I contacted the supplier to cancel the order and was told by the contact person that the order had not been shipped and that he would cancel same. The charge just showed up on my credit card bill. The credit card co issued new cards in early Sept. Please advise.Ref:Order #102-4154588-9429722Thank you for any help you can give me.Paul W. Robinson6255 Gullstrand St.San Diego Ca. 9122phone # 858-909-9088
I went crazy trying to find one of these for my daughter for Christmas, and after a whole lot of trouble I finally found one online that they shipped to me for Christmas. It worked great, great picture, great sound. Then the battery died and I tried to recharge it, but it never recharged. I called the company in CA, and they told me it sounded like it was the charger, so they sent me a replacement charger which still had no effect. I was unable to detach the battery from the unit, even though I followed the "SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS" included. Stupid me, I through out the original box it came in, soy Toys R Us could only exchange it. The battery is heavy, so my daughter can't carry it herself, and it takes forever to recharge, if you can get it to work. [...] Looked good, but it is a piece of junk, expensive junk.
These caps really sound like a good idea at first: Keep all your filers in a tight, safe little package. Wrong. The first time you over tighten these caps, and can't get one or more filter of from another, you will understand my pain. This problem is even worse in cold weather, when your hands are already impaired. Save yourself the trouble, and get a legitimate filter pouch or case that stores them individually.
where the cord splits for the ear-buds, one side is 2 and one half times longer than the other side, which is alright if one of your ears is 2 foot higher than the other one, otherwise thier quality sucks!!!!
As the first reviewer noted, this is not "traditional" black and white film. This is for the consumer market so it can be easily developed on color processing equipment. Have tried a few rolls and the whites come out off-white and contrast is low. Well-processed traditional B&W prints will last 100+ years. No way to know how prints from this film will look in a few decades. If you are taking family photos, go to the expense and trouble of buying regular Kodak B&W film and have it professionally processed. Your great-great-grandchildren will thank you.
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.
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
Bought this as part of a bundle from Best Buy. Went to install it and no USB cable. I look on-line and Canon doesn't include it in the packing list.WTF is that??? I have to make another trip out to get a cable??? Would it kill Canon to throw in a USB cable so I can use it right away? What if Dell or Mac sold computers without keyboards, or mice. Or they sold you mice but you had to buy the cables separately???C'mon Canon, get real!
This is the 2nd easy set up pool I purchased in the last 2 years, 1st I had the intex metal frame easy setup pool. It lasted the season, we took it down, wrapped it in the tarp, and put it in a plastic container in our garage. This year we went to put it up and there were a bunch of little hole all around the pool. So we bought this pool to replace it. First of all it wasn't as easy as it is made out to be. All the wrinkles need to be removed from the floor, which took about 2 hours and left blister all over my hand. Then the ground wasnt' completely level, so water kept flowing out of one side, so we had to drain the pool and level out the ground. The ring needs to be inflated ever week, because it looses air over time. My husband actually leaned on the side and fell out of the pool. Then to top it all off, the last week of the season, there is a micorscopic hole in the ring, all the air deflates and the pool collopases. A friend of ours actually had the same problem. When i called intex, i couldn't get through for 2 weeks because I was put on hold and then the phone would disconnect. When I finally reach someone they can't do anything because I was a week outside the 90 day warrenty. I wouldn't recommend it at all, save your $400 and save up to buy a real pool so you can enjoy it for many summers to come.
I wouldn't recommend this dvd player to anyone. I'm so mad I could just throw it across the street and run over it. It keeps going back to the begining. we took it back to the store and exchanged it and within 2 weeks the new one started doing the same thing. so we went on a witch hunt and I figured out like another customer that if you tape or keep the doors shut then it will play execpt now the car adapter as broke that does both of them and we are down to one. We dont have a credit card so we can't get another one to play the other tv. I would never EVER buy another one of these stupid tvs again. it is to much of a hassel and a huge headache.
My first one was great then it just stopped working and apparently I blew the fuse even though I don't listen to my music loudly, and the second one just did the same thing. Very poor fuse.
I have returned this product. It did not increase the range of my router at all. I have D-link dual band n router.
I am an avid runner and needed replacement headphones that delivered good sound quality and provide a snug but comfortable fit. Purchased these in June and initially was happy with the product. It met both those needs. However, what nobody mentioned in other reviews was the poor wire durability. The wires wore near the input plug after 4 months and now only receive intermittent sound in each headphone. I would not recommend these headphones for runners.
--I have a two Macs, a G4 tower and a Ti Powerbook running OS 9.2.2 and 10.2.8. I bought the Netgear product (MR814v2) to replace a hard-wired Linksys router that has performed in rock-solid fashion for years. Set-up is very easy and the device works fairly well with an Airport card in both OS 9 and 10, even with WEP encryption on. Range is limited. If the wireless computer gets more than 10 feet or so away from the router, pages load with frequent errors (usually missing pictures). However, since all I wanted to do was replace a cable that runs 10 feet across a hallway, I was prepared to live with that. After upgrading to the latest firmware (5.03), the MR814v2, which already dropped connections to wireless computer, began dropping connections to the hard-wired computer. I returned the router to Amazon for a replacement after Netgear tech support told me the router may have had a defective LAN port. The replacement router has the same problems. Both before and after upgrading the firmware, about once or twice a day, either the hardwired or wireless computer or both will be unable to access the net. I either have to turn the router off, or in some cases, turn the router off and reboot the computer. After years of trouble-free surfing with my Linksys product, I find these drops really annoying.--It also turns out that we cannot make a direct connection using AIM unless we have port forwarding on, a DMZ established AND the SPI firewall disabled.--Some hints for better wireless reception: move the router away from your computer and get a sniffer program to detect other wireless networks that might be using the same channel you're using. I turned out to have a neighbor with a network on Netgear's default channel and setting my channel so as not to overlap the neighbor's helped my wireless performance slightly.--Netgear technical support (in India) seems reasonably competent for basic issues - anything more complicated -> good luck. The last tech was unable to discover why I couldn't establish a direct connection with AIM, but seemed knowledgeable otherwise. However, wait times to reach a support tech were thoroughly ridiculous, probably in excess of 20 min, and there were minor difficulties due to the language barrier. The set-up Wizard is excellent, but if you are a router newbie, Netgear's knowledgebase isn't as helpful, because it assumes a lot of knowledge on the user's part.--I only paid about $30 after rebates for this product and usually have my wireless computer very close to the router, so I don't feel that bad about the purchase. However, if I had paid more money and had wanted to roam all over the house, I'd feel cheated.*******1-month update: after hassling w/ dropped connections on a daily basis, I gave up and converted the router into a wireless access point only. Would only buy this product from someone who won't hassle you if you need to return a defective item.
I purchased this product because I wanted to connect my XM, Cell phone and GPS at the same time. It became a little top heavy, and so every time I hit a bump, it browned out, so I had to keep resetting my XM. It became annoying, so I eventually just plugged the XM in on it's own.
Not a high quality case. No access to the IPOD dock. I sent it back and got a different case.
this bag is fine for the price. but with the reviews i thought it would be better. You get what you pay for. Small storage and it feels cheap. It will get the job done but that is the extent of it.
PalmOne IIIc (Reconditioned) Worked very Good for a short period. Touch pad does not respond correctly to stylus taps. Very frustrating to enter info.
I really liked the sound of these; however, one of the wires apparently broke at the plug end within two months of use under normal, everyday conditions. Unfortunately, by then I couldn't find the sales receipt. A real disappointment!
Like many other reviewers, I've had many problems and made lots of coasters. First time was making data CDs, but new version of Record Now seems to work OK there. Now I'm stuggling to make audio CDs (0 for 3 to date). That's with nothing but Explorer and Record Now running, and making the CD from MP3 files on the hard drive. Burning never completes and drive is &quot;hung&quot; (can't eject the CD). TAKE HEED and buy something else if you want to be productive and save a lot of time. (And tech support is as &quot;iffy&quot; as everyone says!!)
Bought this item as a Christmas present. After a few occasional uses, this item broke. Neither the store where the item was purchased (15 day return policy) nor the company (90 day limited warrantee) will take responsibility for the damaged item.Mustek has an F rating on the Better Business Bureau. Would spend a little more money and buy a well known brand named player instead.
Sound ok ok they out side and work well no problems with them working. They don't play well loud but they not high end speakers. I would buy again no regrets
I returned these headphones as soon as I tried them. They have absolutely no noise-cancellation ability, they're not very comfortable and they're just clunky and a mess. I have tried and owned other noise-cancelling headphones for about the same price and they may not be the best but they do work, these do not. I only gave it 2 stars because I love the concept, now if someone would make some that actually work.
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.
Purchased 4 ribbons from separate sources at 30% of "new" at office store. Using old dot matrix printer to make 2 part forms for low cost dog immuniztion clinic....ribbons worked for about 25 pages then lightened to unuseable. Original ribbons worked for 100s. Searched internet and found solutions to reink...managed to get a little more use. These ribbons were just old, sealed, but dried out. No expiration date should be clue. Would be a big problem in office with deadlines...okay for 501c3 volunteer retirees. Next year will buy new and hope they aren't dried out too
The speaker is defective, the on off button does not work, and although at first it received a faint but static signal at less then 30 feet away, it soon gave up the gost. [...].
I agree as well; there is a problem with this computer screen. It does not appear on the start up screen but only on the active background. Lines at the top and trying to open and close Windows is extremely problematic. I have to close them at the bottom in the dialog box. This problem appeared almost immediately. This is definitely a problem with the motherboard. In addition the Vista/Toshiba combination is horribly slow. It takes forever for this computer to respond when using pictures and moving files. This is one of those computers that looks good on paper but in real life is a total dud. Consumer Reports had this as a "Best Buy" but I guess they just ran clock speed tests; anyone who actually uses this computer will be well aware of functionality issues. This may be restricted to the models displaying the Toshiba motherboard defect but my experience matches the others.
set up was complicated. i say get the d-link 604 router instead. however, if you get a netgear wireless card, it'll get detected automatically.
Could have been the area I was living but this only worked on one station and we stopped using it after it become more frustrating always trying to search for a new station.
I've had this item for less than a year, and already it has problems reading some brand new bought CD's as well as most burned CD-R's. The same CD's and CD-R's work fine on my computer and in other players. After having the problem, I tried a cleaning disk but that didn't make any difference, and I'm really doubtful that is the issue.It seems more likely that this is just a poor product and I got gipped.Further, I was very disappointed that although it "claims" to be a Super VHS player, it doesn't support SVideo output for the VCR (nor composite).Unlike another reviewer, I am able to get the RCA video out to work with the VCR function.
If you are looking for headphones for studio use, these may be for you. If not, I would pass. The sound is adequate, but not great. I listen mainly to classical music on my iPod and the string sound produced by these is kind of thin (like the old transistor radio sound) and lacks body. Also, they sound a little weak in bass and detail in the low frequencies are not very impressive. Even more of a problem is the sheer bulk of these big goofy looking headphones. If you are thinking of using these at work, know that they will look awfully big on your head. The black coiled chord is the old Bell Telephone sort, so heavy that it can pull an iPod off a table, or cause the headphones to tilt to one side if you wear them while walking around and allow the cord to drop. The sound is not good enough to justify the antiquated physical design, which needs to be updated. If you want a good pair of closed headphones for iPods--headphones especially suited for classical music--I recommend the Sennheiser HD 448 (see my review).
Was able to upload pictures and get it working on the first try. However, when I tried to add more pictures to it later, the device failed. The backlight would come on, but the screen was blank, and the computer no longer recognized it properly.
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 just received this and plugged it in and nada!. The part that plugs into the wall is not a snug fit or the actual charger has a short in it. I guess there was a reason it was so cheap
This printer worked fine for about 2 months and then I had one paper jam, which seemed to clear easily enough. But the "error" LED never cleared, despite turning the printer off, waiting 15 minutes, turning it back on, resetting the network connection, reinstalling the printer on my computer, removing and reinstalling the toner cartridge, etc.... Now the printer is completely unusable. I wouldn't bother repairing it even if someone came to my house. It is going in the garbage (well, to the hazard waste recycling) and being replaced by an HP.
I just bought my Kingston DTI 4 GB USB Flash Drive a couple days ago. Did not come with CD as advertised. When it got here, I tried backing up my files and all of the sudden, the USB drive went blank as they were transfering! The flash drive didn't just do this once but numerous times! I thought by reformatting the drive would solve my problem but it didn't. I'm going to call Amazon and request a refund for a defective product.
I spent days going over all earphones that were supposed to have extra bass, I decieded on this one and it was a mistake. It had nowhere near the bass sound that it stated in its presentation. I will continue my search for better bass reproduction from other brands of earphone makers.
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.
The hardware is fine, but as with my last Office Jet, the software is INFURIATING. I use Mac (OX 10.3.9) and the software will not allow me to print more than a single page at a time. In other words, if I try to print a 5-page document, the printer only prints page 5. I have tried everything -- nothing resolves (and it's not the word processing, because this occurs with Microsoft Word, Appleworks, etc.) Worse, HP's help phone is horrendous -- you talk to people in India who do their best, but are clearly flummoxed and can barely be understood over the phone. A big disappointment.
I have purchased two round Stinger electric insect killers in the past two months, and each suffered from different problems. The first Stinger worked for about two weeks until the bulb appeared to be burned-out. I replaced the bulb, but it apparently was not the bulb that was the problem as the new bulb didn't light.I purchased a second Stinger and after I unboxed it, I noticed that the outer wire mesh screen was dislodged and resting against the inner screen. I removed the cover on the bottom of the unit in an attempt to reposition the wire mesh screen and found that the plastic clips that are supposed to keep the screens separate are poorly designed and cannot hold the wire mesh screens as intended. As I began to replace the cover on the bottom of the unit, and without any sudden motion on my part, the light bulb fell out and broke on the concrete surface of my garage floor.Based on my experience, Stinger's products are garbage. Look for another brand if you are in the market for one of these devices.
Couple of things you need to know before you consider buying one of these:1. Picture quality is poor (pixely), even in true color and no matter what, screens have blueish shadow that you can't get rid of.2. Control Utility that actually sends the signal to the player from your machine (in wired or wireless setup) will eat up 70% or more of your processing power, bringing machine down to a crawl. I tested this with 4 different computers and all exhibited the same problem.3. Not all Wireless NICs will work with the player; you're better off investing in Link WNIC if you want some kind of wireless functionality.Overall, great idea that went wrong. Link support is nonexistent and I couldn't deal with slowness issue. Sent the player (and Wireless USB adapter that I bought for this) back the very same day.Stay AWAY.
I had this sent to me 3 times and all 3 times it was the wrong item. Not a gel cell. It was a lead battery.
The ear pieces are not as comfortable as I had hoped and the cord is shorter than I expected. The head part seems very cheap, but the ear pieces are good quality and will not fall out. Hopefully they will last longer than some of my headphones in the past, but overall, I think this item is a bit overpriced.
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.
Don't buy this. This product is marketed as making your iPod music playable on any FM radio- that's a bold-faced lie. It is a moody piece of equipment and only works on my car stereo sometimes, on my home stereo never, and occasionally on the radio in my room. Had I known this, I never would have purchased this product. It is 100 times smarter to use an inexpensive car adapter for CD players and plug it into the iPod. I'm sure later generations of iPods will be modified so that you can't do this unless you buy an overpriced Apple-designed piece of crappy white plastic, but for now, this works. Don't buy the iTrip.
A piece of junk. I have returned mine two times and every one I get keeps telling me the paper is jammed or it can't move the print cradle. (My last HP, the 970 CSE started leaking ink all over my desk as well) I am now going to toss my HP's. I will never buy another one!note: Even one star is to much for this product!
I had 100 disc spindle of HP DVD discs and ended up with greater than 50% duds/coasters. I thought maybe I had a bad lot until I read lots of other reviews on other websites that indicated a high failure rate with HP discs. I like HP. I just bought a very highend HP desktop PC with the AMD 1090 six core processor fully loaded. I, however, will not buy HP bland media to use my two HP PC's again.
Do not waste your money on this product! I ahve had it only a few weeks and already it is broken. The recording is inaudible, and you cannot trepeat messages before they get erased! JUNK!!!
I purchased this unit because I liked the features and the price was reasonable. It comes with a light that fits in the hot shoe, and a remote control. It has both digital and analog inputs/outputs, and USB &amp; firewire interfaces. However, my experience has not been good. Thirty days after my purchase, I used it for the second time. I noticed a dead spot in the video. I contacted Panasonic Customer Service and they instructed me to send it to the Service Center for repair. Well, as of 4/3/02 they have had it for three weeks and they are still waiting for a part. Worse yet, they said that they are consolidating the Factory Service Centers and it will be 7-10 weeks before a technician is assigned to repair the unit. In my view that is ridiculous. They will not replace the unit. Panasonic seems to be completely comfortable with this absurd repair time. I WOULD STAY AWAY FROM THIS UNIT, and any other Panasonic product unless you can get the retailer to extend their return policy to 60-90 days -in writing.
This lamination paper is horrible! I can't get the backing off and when I do the backing separates and the lamination tears. Don't waste your money on this! I wish I hadn't spent $38 on it! Horrible stuff! Can't even get one project done with it!
I have had lots of trouble with the WMLS11B. In general connecting to internet radio has always worked, over either wired or wireless. The limited testing of wired connection to PC seems to have worked. Wireless connection has been at best intermittent. Tech support was not helpful.I finally found a PC networking option that I didn't have loaded -"Service Advertising Protocol". Why it worked sometimes without this I have no idea. Why it is needed and not loaded by the install I have no idea.I hope this helps someone.Peter
These batteries are much better than buying regular alkaline batteries because they can be recharged many times over. I bought about 30 of the AA and AAA batteries and have used them for over two years for everything in the house: a wireless mouse and keyboard, TV remote controls, WII remotes, WII Fit balance board, Rock Band guitars and portable MP3 players.My main problem is the batteries self-discharge completely after 1-2 months. I am annoyed with having to replace batteries so often in my devices even when they sit unused. Because eneloop self-discharges much slower (or so I've read) and are about the same price, I'm recycling these Energizer batteries and getting eneloop.
There are no Vista compatible drivers for this device as of May 2007. Even LGS version 5.0 has problems.
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.
Sounds great, when it works. I've replaced the sub-woofer or various parts the customer service has sent me for the sub-woofer four times in less than a year. Once it blew out several circuits in my house. As many of the reviews indicate, the lack of a power shutoff switch and other internal problems make these very unreliable.
Purchased two months ago. Adapter connects and works fine with my Netgear 802.11b AP. Cradle is a nice feature. But the driver is not fully compatible with XP Media Center 2005; no warnings from D-Link about this anywhere but this is what D-Link support will tell you when you report problems with it. Using D-Link's utility for configuration caused connection to go flaky when doing Switch Users; had to use XP's wireless management features (I have seen others comment on this problem under regular XP as well). Poor installation procedures configured software to start up both as a service and as a boot-time process; this caused conflicts that meant an administrator account had to log on first, and stay logged on, or the connection would be flaky. After disabling the service-side startup, it now works fine for all accounts - no thanks to D-Link support, who couldn't even manage to fix a problem where the "latest driver" provided for it on their Web site was 16 months older than the release it claimed to be. I reported that three times via email and nothing was done.
I wish I had read the other reviews before wasting two days of my life trying to set up this piece of junk. My experience was with a Gateway desktop machine, not a laptop. As stated above, it cannot recognize CD-R disks properly during &quot;write&quot; process, spits them out, thinks they are high speed. It consistently hangs up during the read process.Most importantly--HP SUPPORT IS NONEXISTENT!! Hours on the (long distance) &quot;help&quot; line would have been better spent on the home shopping network, although the suggestion that I email them with the problem was novel and humorous.You may as well carve CDs out of stone tablets if this is the only other option.
This antenna is of no use unless you live in an area where you can obtain a strong signal. Those who are living in areas where they can get good strong signals are the ones writing good reviews. I am able to pick up a few UHF channels and channel 3 has the strongest signal and it goes in and out. It is annoying when you are watching a show and the signal goes and come. No other local channels are available.
The SAXR25 is great when it works. Provides excellent results in slim, reasonably priced unit. However, if it breaks like mind did, you're in for a read surprise. To date, my unit has been with Panasonic for 90 days and still isn't fixed. Their customer service is terrible; they simply string you along. They will honor the 1 year parts &amp; labor warrantee, however you will be without an entertainment system until it gets fixed, and they don't offer any alternatives. Better have a backup plan if you purchase ANYTHING from Panasonic. It could take a year to fix it and that is completely within the scope of the warrantee. Apparently satisfied customers are not a priority with Panasonic.
Do not buy WPC54G from AOnSale.They seem to be using a BAIT & SWITCH sales tactic. Like many other AMAZON customers who ordered this from AOnSale, I was sent an obsolete inferior WPC55AG. They advertise the WPC54G for a low price (the BAIT) but fulfill the order with WPC55AG, which they probably bought as a job lot for a knock down price. (the SWITCH).AOnSale claim the WPC55AG is a better product because it also supports the wireless-A standard. The fact is, this is what makes it so bad. The wireless-A standard died many years ago. Consumer grade routers don't support it. It operates at 5Gz. It could interfere with other 5Gz devices, and the fact that it crams 5Gz and 2.4Gz electronics into the same package makes it unreliable and reduces its range of operation. Also because it is such an old product some users are having trouble getting drivers for it that work well.
First of all if you're coming form Sennheiser's cx500's (like i did)I do not recommend these at all. These, in my opinion, are a downgrade.PROS:Looks; sharp & sleeksurprisingly good soundstagegood midrangeCONS:bloated Bassoverall tinny sound and weak highsfit & noise isolation (for me anyways)Overall I was very disappointed in these; with the raving reviews and all I was expecting something punchier or sharper I guess. Quality HAS dropped, my guess is that incarnations of the phones before the switch of manufacture (according to some reviews) sounded much better.BTW: I use .Rockbox on an 5.5g Ipod Video if that helps at all
I purchased this item thinking it would allow me to receive the FM signals transmitted for the TV's at the gym. It does not pick up any FM signals well, especially the ones I need. I do not recommend this item.
This "wireless" mouse has a range of roughly 6 inches, meaning that I have to keep the mouse within a shorter range of the USB port than I would if it had a wire. In addition, its tracking is sporadic, even on the recommended surfaces. Don't even consider this mouse.
The first tuner amp I received had no right sided sound. Amazon very quickly and efficiently sent a replacement overnight. The replacement had no sound from either of the A channels and no sound coming from the right B channel. Then it began turning itself off every few seconds. What ever happened to quality control? Buyer beware. I'll stick with Sony.
After owning this mouse for about 2 months, it stopped working for no good reason. I took good care of it too; I had it on my desk, never spilled anything on it or got it dirty, and then it just stopped working only 2 months after buying it brand new from Amazon! Big waste of money!
I got this to split my internet/cable tv. It kind of works, but only one at a time! If the TV is on, the internet won't work! It should say that in the description or something.
How can they even call it a dock connector? It's just a mere usb extension cable, nothing more. u know what? just go and buy urself a USB hub for like $20, and u'll get not only the supposed dock connector, but also, u'll get a few more ports. They need to reduce the price of this thing, no way does this merit $30. If they had at least added a line out and made it a two headed usb cable, then, it might be worth it.
It was normal at first, but after only two or three printings, it started to look like it was already running out of ink. I used it alongside an official Canon color cartridge, so hopefully that didn't have any influence on it. As much as I like to save money, I'm not going to try using only Rhinotek cartridges... I'm sticking with the official cartridges that WORK until they are actually out of ink!(In actuality, the main reason I bought this was because it was eligible for Prime and the regular Canon cartridge wasn't)
I got a deal on it but it is to hard to use and to small. Get a larger one!
It worked well for about the first 10 uses, then it broke. The suction cup tore away from the hard plastic, rendering it useless. Don't waste your money!!!
I use a 1500D hiphonics amp with a rear battery installation everything hooked up perfect. I was using 2 pyle blue wave 1200 peak each maybe 400 rms give or take. so we got a 1500 rms amp bridged at 1 ohm with 800 rms in speakers. they took the damage 4 100 days or better. so i figured id try these cuz they were susposed 2 be a lil better. they fried in 5 sec and the 1 pyle blue wave still stands. I will be buying pioneer pro or pyle drivers. Im a 80s baby so pyle was never good in my generation but they gained respect in my book. Legacy speakers blow
boutght 3 4G drives,they start failing after 2 month.show SKYMEDI instead of KINGSTON.looks like writes are failing somewhere in the middle
When I first got these I was really impressed because for the price the sound was decent, and the ear buds were very light and comfortable. I use them mostly for working out at the gym and they stay in my ears really well.That said, about a month after I got them, one side stopped producing sound, and the same day the other side went out as well. I hadn't used them in a few days, they were just sitting on a shelf. No damage to them, they just stopped working. I contacted the seller for an exchange, willing to give them another shot (maybe I just got a dud?), but no answer so far.
I agree with everything the first reviewer said. In addition, the poorly translated manual is totally unintellegable.
As with so many others, I was quite happy with my Samsung 46" LCD (model LNT4665F)...for the first year. Then the image stopped working. The sound is fine, but no image. Samsung simply will not fix it, repairing the problem is either going to A) cost you almost as much money as the new tv did, or B) require you to do a lot of research on the web, buy specialty parts yourself, and then have the expertise needed to open the tv, remove defective capacitors from the power board and solder new ones on, or have a friend who will do it for you.Instead of buying this tv, you should just burn the money, wait exactly one year, and then spend about four weeks punching yourself in the face. They're equivalent experiences.Sony makes far better, longer-lasting products for slightly more money up front.
Printer soaked up ink like a sponge!! Ink cartridge became blocked even when stored with the original tape over the printhead. Lexmark technical support suggested using a damp lint free cloth to clear the printhead. This did not work most of the time. I was not too happy having to sponge bath the ink cartridge everytime I needed to print. After much complaining Lexmark sent out a replacement cartridge which eventually clogged after printing about 20 sheets of paper. Recommend buying some other brand of printer. Lexmark ink cartridges are expensive. The cost of these and the frequent problems makes this printer not worth buying. I went back to using HP printers. I have an 8 year old HP Laserjet 4ML that works like brand new after print over 4000 pages. I have an HP Photosmart 7550 for photo and color printing. I am very happy with both printers.
This digital camera can not be used to take photos from a distance; you have to literally place the camera right infront of your face just so that the picture comes out good. That is unacceptable! It does nothing more than take up space.
This is the worst transmitter I've ever seen.It looks really cool and has great functionality, but the transmitter is pitiful.The Belkin Universal works great, so I assumed that this premium Belkin product would work great also, if not better...I was sadly mistaken. I used it in two different cars, in different areas arond the city and subrubs, on every FM station in the frequency spectrum possible, and it was a horrible waste of money.
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 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.
I am owning an iQue 3600 right now, and this is the first GPS that I own. I thought that Garmin would make a very decent and reliable product such as the iQue 3600, since they are in the GPS business for a while. I am so dissappointed. This is a list of my experiences with Garmin iQue 3600:1. Battery life is terrible. If you play around with it, e.g., entering data, waypoints, etc., the battery drains so fast.2. I don't like one-touch keyed-on power. Whenever something hit the pouch that contains the iQue 3600, the unit will automatically be turned on. This is not so bad, except that the unit could get reset accidentally. I prefer a total control on the power button, i.e., when I want it on, I mean to turn it on. Otherwise if I want it off, it should be off. No accidental turn-on.3. The unit keeps being reset all the time. It occured to me almost everyday, whenever I take it off the auto/car mount. The automatic reset also occurs when there is static and you are touching it.4. Slotting the stylus in and out its slot also creates resetting sometimes. It happened to me about 3-4 times. Again, I suspect that there is static developing when the stylus is moving in or out its slot. This is only my speculation.5. There is no mechanism to save waypoints, addresses, and data to the SD card instead of the unit's memory. So even in the case that I have a memory wipe-out due to a reset, I still have all the data intact. If I am not incorrect, the access of the data from the SD card to internal memory or buffers for calculation happens only once, so storing data on the SD card should not slow down the calculation and/or the unit's timely updates/responses. I don't know what Garmin's engineers have been thinking!6. There is no such thing that I call "on-field user-friendly features." Garmin can make a scroll up/down button to select waypoint items (and a push-in would make a select) instead of using stylus to point. In a car, when you are travel, searching for waypoints/addresses would be a hassle if user has to use stylus to point to (a little tiny) a line on screen. This "stylus action" requires concentration and sometimes two hands. Why can't they make it for one-hand operation, i.e., scrolling up/down and then pushing in to select the desired item?7. Opening the antenna of the unit is really a hassle. The slot reserved for your finger is too small. Again, what have Garmin's engineers been thinking? Haven't they tested a prototype before making it into a full production?Don't get me wrong. The GPS has many good features, but I think this iQue 3600 needs more considerations into its design.I would definitely wait for the future generation if I have another chance.
Be wary of buying anything refurbished or with &#34;minor cosmetic blemishes&#34; from WarehouseDeals. Their idea of minor cosmetic blemishes in my case equated to two very large 2-3 inch white cracks in my Samsung's black bezel. Furthermore, one of three HDMI ports was defective upon arrival. They decided to take another 10% off the purchase price (not including the shipping price) to &#34;correct&#34; this. Upon further testing, the VGA input is defective as well, as is the optical audio output. I am still awaiting response from customer service.Now I have several options:1. I return the TV altogether, having wasted several hundred dollars trying to make a broken TV work.2. Attempt to dump another couple of hundred dollars into a good HDMI A/V receiver for more connections for my cable box, PS3, and computer (as the VGA port doesn't work).3. Keep a broken TV, never buy from Warehouse Deals again, and learn my lesson about &#34;refurb w/ minor cosmetic blemishes.&#34;
The item was a problem to put on the Nikon D2X with an extended eyepiece. I had to do some cutting on the plastic and it was cumbersome to use in the field. I ended up taking it off and using a normal LCD screen protector.
I have a fourth gen, 40GB iPod. These skins are a joke ~ remember when OJ Simpson couldn't fit that glove on his hand during his murder trial? Same thing here. I have absolutely no doubt that this skin was made for the smaller 20GB iPod and the marketing people at Speck decided to tout it as working for both the 20 and 40GB models. Those models are different sizes!Okay, so you can get the skin on, but the flap at the bottom which is designed to open so that you can dock your iPod doesn't close all the way, leaving the lower back part of the iPod exposed. In addition, because the skin is so tight it doesn't sit "squarely" on the iPod. The skin is simply too small. I had read this same thing in a review on another site but wanted to make up my own mind. Well, I should have listened...Personally, I'd also like to see a thin transparent cover for the iPod's screen, although I knew this product didn't have that when I bought it.I returned my Speck skin the day after I got it, and my search for a good all-around iPod skin continues...
the shape of the speakers were uncomfortable and the wire pulled out after a week and a half
Upon reading a glowing review from the manufacturer about the new iTrip accessory for iPods (amplifier for car radio), I promptly went out and purchased one. ---Not only is it positively the WORST piece of crap on the tech planet, but here in Los Angeles, there are only 3 stations unused on the FM broadcast...tried all three and got monotone, 1930's era sound only if I held the thing over by the window on the passenger side near the antenna (hardly practical when driving). Please don't manufacture and recommend such garbage to your unsuspecting public. (Major pain and 15% fee off the sales price to go return it to the store.) Anyone own Griffin Technology stock??? SELL, SELL, SELL!!!!Thanks for nothing---iPod Mini Enthusiast, L.A.
I compared many items online looking for a portable FM tuner which I have come to rely on with my Nokia phone while dog walking every day. I bought this to take the place of my new phone without an FM tuner. Very disappointed in the sound, size, ability to lock in stations, nothing comes in on TV tuner at all, and the buttons to move to favorite stations are goofy. If this was a $25 item I would say it is worth it but not at this price. After I bought it, I was at Target and saw many options that were actually MP3 Players with FM tuners that would have worked as well for less money even though I don't own any music to download! Live & Learn. No complaints about the vendor that sold it to me though, they had the best price out there.
This mouse is very heavy(after putting batteries) for delicate hands of all ladies......I would not recommend this to anyone, as there are many better, lightweight, good quality mouse are available in the same price from the same brand, Logitech.Also this mouse contains device with unecessarily long cable which you have to put in USB/PS2 port....It works properly but it's heavy to handle, so better to go for another good, lightweight Mouse.
I burned 30 audio CDs, and they hardly play in any CD players. They play on less than half of the modern CD players I own, and that includes computers. It won't even play on the CD drive I used to burn the discs, I have to use the old, slow CD drive below it. The same audio content plays just fine on anything when recorded to Memorex CD-R media. On top of that, the CD error rate was about 50% unless I reduced the burner speed to the slowest setting. That said, this has only been a waste of $10 and 2 hours that could have been used to get actual work done. Do not use these for audio, but maybe they're fine for data, who knows? Personally, I urge all of you to stay clear of these CDs, they are truly pieces of junk for music, and I don't want to find out if they are reliable enough for other data. I suppose I should have rated these 2 stars, since the blue and silver top works well as a coaster, Christmas ornament, whatever. By now, you probably see my point that these CDs are just plain bad.
I purchased the previous 20G model and it just suddenly stopped working. I tried to get support from Iriver but they never responded to my email.
The price was decent and there wasn't any negative feedback about this company or product so I purchased one. I had it mounted, it worked as advertised . . . until i tried to eject the disc. It needs to be coerced out by negotiating another disc into the slot at the same time.Contacting Boss support, they wanted me to ship them the unit for repair at my cost, with a check for $15 for return shipping.Amazon was kind enough to ship another unit . . . which had the exact same problem. I'm trying to see what options I have at this point, but scratching my son's Disney DVDs to get them back seems to be my only option.------------------The preamp voltage of the sound is rather low; my Alpine stereo needs to be turned quite high when watching a DVD.------------------The rear controls make the unit hard to "just turn on" on the road . . . it does pick up at last play location though, so you can put a disc in before you're moving, turn the unit off, then just power it up (remote or the power button) to just run the disc.-----------------In the end, it's not a cheap product, and you're taking a chance if you need to go through BOSS. Stick with known brands like Alpine, Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, Panasonic and so on . . . newcomers to the mainstream just don't have the customer support to service customers and it's a waste of $300 . . . if you must buy something from them, do it through Amazon, since you've got some protection against out-of-the-box defects that will come out of your pocket, and leave you with a hole in your roof for a month.
I bought this product a while ago, and after several attempts to figure out how I can benefits from the anti-aging properties I've given up. I tried to sleep with it under my pillow, shower with it, hang it around my neck while at work. NOTHING seems to work, I'm still the exact same age as before! I need to bring it back. Buyers beware, don't buy this to its anti-aging properties, it's not work the money.
This isn't meant so much to bash these specific headphones as it is to share my disappointment with the product in general. This is the only product of this type I've ever owned, I got it for Christmas, and after 2 days, I'm ready to return it. Take this more as a caveat for considering these if you've never used them before than a technical critique or side-by-side comparison to other models.I read as much as I could about noise-cancellation headphones and knew not to expect complete silence when using them. I'm disappointed that there's no more noise-cancellation than there is. I wanted them to wear while using my backpack-style leaf blower, my weed-eater (for hearing protection), and during the occasional DJ gig I do as a hobby (for both hearing protection and DJ monitoring).All of this is just my opinion. I conducted no scientific tests to compare these to any sort of standard or to any other headphones. I knew not to expect absolute silence from the noise-canceling technology, and I was aware of the comments made in other reviews about this as well as others' degree of satisfaction with music quality... my expectations weren't that high in other words. Still I'm disappointed that they don't block as much noise as I had hoped for and that the music quality is just very, very average.For ~$120, they're not worth keeping, IMHO. I get much better music quality from my $79 Shure earbuds. For better noise-cancellation I get better results from those little drugstore foam ear plugs that cost almost nothing. Maybe the technology today just isn't developed enough to get both of these things great in one package.These didn't seem to be defective. They seemed well made and to work as they're supposed to. They just don't live up to my meager expectations.
These radios are not compatible with the Motorola radios being used by my crews. They are not receiving a good signal from even 2 feet away much lest a mile or more. I would not recommend them to anyone for purchase or use.
Hello all,I purchased this item b/c rivet in-ear headsets are amazingly comfortable and great for walking/riding around outdoors. I didn't have to increase the volume every time the external noise increased. HOWEVER, I had read reviews that some people's headsets were breaking down after a little bit of use. Since many others didn't say such things, I took a risk on them b/c the apple stock headsets are crummy!Fast forward 3.5 weeks after receiving my headphones, the button and mic no longer respond. No audio on my side, though I can hear everything from the phone. Just can't control the phone from the set at all, and nobody can hear me from the mic.So I call amazon and they send me another one right away, fast forward 2.5 weeks later, same problem as before. The amazon representative who spoke to me the first time said that "if they experience the same problem again, then we might take the item off our site and investigate the item." I'm guessing the other positive reviews are either lucky, or they reviewed too quickly after receiving the headsets.So, having waited over a month to post my review of this item, my final summary is as follows:#1) AWESOME headset! I loved every moment that they worked.#2) They perpetually stop working, despite delicate handling and great care.#3) Not reliable at all. :-( therefore, Not Recommended at all!
Look. This card and most of Creative sound cards are hit and miss...some of them work, other times hey crash. This time I got one that crashed.The creative software tried to take over my computer, crashed my computer, and gave me a crackling sound that affected my DJ performances. Will never buy one of their cards again.If you buy your taking a 50/50 risk on this on this junk.
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.
Geez you can buy a decent lens for that kind of money....this is a filter with a diffraction grating. Must be hand made and signed by Clark Gable.(Hollywood) There is no description so how are we to know just how special this is?update; they now have included a description, but have lumped all the sizes together. Now if they can only produce enough quantity to get the 58 mm+ prices down. I'm assuming that the 52mm at $40 is mass produced. Adding $60 for a 58mm (6mm more for over $100)???hence the comment "must be hand made"please no lectures on the definition of a review,( Ali ) Take the comment for what its worth. I own over $5,000 worth of camera equipment and about $150 worth of that has been "invested" in 9 different star filters of varying sizes and effects. ( they incidentally work just fine, and can be combined for different effects) Sometimes you can justify cost on a single item such as this, if it suits your needs and gives you a desirable/unique effect. Is this product worth the money? I confess, I don't know....but it looks like no one else wants to spend the money to find out either.
I purchased this emachines through Best Buy 1 1/2 yrs ago. I have had many computers in my lifetime and this one has been the most disappointing to me. The motherboard shorted out/blew the other day and now I am left with a piece of junk. After talking to many people I work with, I find out I am not the only one with issues exactly as this one. Now I am completely out of luck and the $500 I spent! I will never purchase an emachines again! Yesterday, I ordered a Dell, let's see how that one behaves!Luckily, customer service is nice, but they didn't fix this computer!
No complaints about the quality of prints. However, this is going to be the last printer I ever get from them. HP 22 has only 5ml of ink! When I start printing 8x10s, I will get to about maybe 20 and I have to replace the cartridge. Yes, about 20! That's almost a $1 per photo page just on ink. I have an HP 5600. I will wait for it to become obsolete and then never again. If you want to print black and white, fine, if you want color, dont bother.
bought this item.... played two movies and the screen went out. what a disappointment! will not buy Audiovox again!
IS INCREDIBLE THAT AMAZON RECOMEND THIS MEMORY STICK FOR THE SONY CYBERSHOT DSC H5 AND IT DOSEN'T FIT THIS CAMARA. ISPEND MY MONEY IN SOMTHIGING THAT DOSE NOT THE CORRECT ITEM I NEED!!!!!!!!!
I thought this was a good deal for a slip cover for my ipod shuffle; however when it arrived it was made up-side down. You cannot put it on the shuffle correctly. Don't waste your money.
We have had this machine since March and have spent the about $400 in toner. We also have had the OPC belt problem, which of course is not covered under warranty. Our images are the size of a penny and that is counted towards the xthousand images of "life" of this printer belt. Don't buy this machine, it is noisy, slow and has about 6 months of use before it will cost you tons of money. Customer service is rude and unhelpful, pretty much saying yep there's a problem, would you like to order a new belt for $600? Crazy...HP here we come.
This unit shorted out the click wheel on two of my iPods. DLO only offers a 90 day warranty and will will require me to ship both the iPods and the transpod unit to them to verify the defect at my expense! According to the customer service rep even if they confirm that their unit caused the shorts they will not refund my money for the transpod and likely will not replace either of the iPods. Customer service was curt and abrupt at best.Thanks for nothing DLO.
The product received was faulty. When I opened the package, there was a clot of ink around the nozzle. When lifted the sticking covering the nozzle area, the entire circuit came out exposing the cut ends of the wires. The cartridge is absolutely useless. It's a just a piece of junk. Did not expect this from the reputed company like HP. It's a shame.
To customer before me, you camera D200 might be on recall. Please check the Nikon website for more info. You have described the exact recall problem. Good luck! BTW, have you tried or someone tried this battery on a D70? I am thinking to consolidate and have all greys batteries rather than black for the D70 and grays from the D200.
When I first saw this item on an Amazon search, I felt like wow what a score. I don't print any photo's so I only need the ink to print documents and don't see the necessity to spend double the amount on Epson genuine inks. The problem occurred upon receipt of the order which was shipped in a timely manner. I received 6 cartridges but two were yellow and no primary magenta was included, the seller was totally unresponsive and never answered any of my emails. Additionally, the cartridges were not immediately recognized by the printer and somehow caused the existing cartridges to register as empty when they had ink left in them. Finally the cartridges are very messy and caused my fingers to be stained for about a week (couldn't get the ink off my fingers no matter how much I scrubbed) So, in conclusion you get what you pay for, friends.
I bought this camera to replace a three-year-old Nikon Coolpix 990, because I was tired of the Coolpix's only flaw--redeye. I had bought an external flash, and an L-bracket, and toting around all that junk was tiring. I wanted something to point and shoot. Well, the PowerShot A85 isn't it. The Coolpix is an old 3 megapixel camera, and it dances circles around the just-released, brand-new 4 megapixel PowerShot in picture quality. The PowerShot, out of 20 pictures, had a white "flare" circle appear when using the flash. This was a against blue velvet drapes--no glass or anything to reflect off of! My brown-eyed 17-year-old had redeye, which means the blue-eyed people looked EXTREMELY demon-possessed. (Yes, redeye-reduction was on.) And the pictures had noise in them. The quality of the pictures is just plain poor. I sure hope this camera is just a lemon and not an indication of the quality of the A85. Regardless, it's going back to Amazon, and I'm going back to Nikon.
After spending all day trying to get a signal, I put my old antenna back up. My old antenna picked up more of both analog and digital than this antenna.
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.
I owned a 256mb version of the Micro which had the blue light. I smashed it on accident and had to buy a new one. I opted for the 1GB version since Best Buy had it on sale for $39.99 after MIR. I bought it, took it home, and found out the U3 software thing could not be removed... until I searched Google. I found a way to remove it, for good. Besides that, I thought my first drive was defective since the light kept blinking intermittently. My first Micro's light stayed on constantly unless there was a file being transferred to the drive. I thought it was defective so I returned it for another one. I brought it home, and what do I find out, the light blinks intermittently just like the one I returned and THOUGHT was defective. I guess that's just how they are now. Why they would make the light blink like that, I don't know but it's annoying. The new rubber bodies that the drive comes with suck too. I wish they had stuck with the regular plastic that they had the Micros in.
La compr&eacute; en junio 07, la us&eacute; ocasionalmente hasta diciembre cuando estaba en una filmacion de mi hija y se apag&oacute; y no prendi&oacute; mas. Ten&iacute;a como 20 gigas de filmaci&oacute;n en el disco duro que son muchas horas de recuerdos. Anteriomente tuve muy mala experiencia con una filmadora digital JVC y quise cambiarla por la Sony justamente porque me fu&eacute; muy bien con mi primera filmadora an&aacute;loga Sony hecha en JAPON. La DSC-SR62 es hecha en JAPON pero es una basura. Definitivamente me ir&eacute; por CANON porque me ha ido excelente con sus c&aacute;maras digitales. La calidad de filmaci&oacute;n de la sony DSC-SR62 era regular pero suficiente para los videos caseros. No la recomiendo justamente por la gran capacidad que tiene de almacenar video y de perderlo tambien, como en mi caso.
I went to my camera and it listed memory cards for it ordered on ireceived the memory cards for a diferent caera notified sender who said return it bur restocking fee were more than original cost of correct menory card I have sent a dozen emails with no replies. so all I can say is BEWARE WHEN YOU THINK OF PLACING AN ORDERgenefrenchko7t@yahoo.com
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.
My hard drive for this machine crashed 2 months after my warranty expired; I lost an immense amount of data, and had to send it to Sony's repair center to get the drive replaced.Sony's repair center took one month to perform the 20-minute task of switching out the hard drive, and held the computer hostage after incorrectly submitting my credit card authorization for payment, twice, and after I called to check on the status of the repair twice. As I write this, I have submitted a THIRD charge authorization, because Sony will not send the laptop back without payment, even though I have been trying to make payment for a month -- I initially authorized this payment the day I called in to set up the repair.I strongly caution against buying a Sony computer. Before I bought from Sony, I had read another review mentioning the horrible customer services; I wish I had listened.
Cheap plastic, received in a broken condition! Upon opening the package found the microphone hanging by a wire. The plastic part that swivels the microphone on the ear piece was broken and would not stay in place.
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 bought this product to replace my old Sony SLV-D300P dvd/vcr combo thinking that it would be more compatible with my Toshiba TV than the Sony. This was not the case, as the remote that comes with this dvd/vcr combo DOES NOT CONTROL THE TV AT ALL! There is no way to program the remote to control anything other than the dvd/vcr player. If you buy this product, be ready to use your TV remote or put in some extra money to buy a universal remote. In addition, the user interface of the player is horrible - much worse than my old Sony. I returned this the day after I bought it and exchanged it for the Sony SLV-D370P, which includes a remote to control the TV and has a great user interface. I gave this 2 stars because for the few minutes I used it, the audio/video quality was fine and the product has DIVX playback compatibility, which was one of the reasons I bought it in the first place.
I bought this cable for the anti-aging properties of the insulation, and boy was I disappointed. I still have all my gray hairs and wrinkles. I was going to send it back, but got distracted due to the senility this wire didn't prevent and realized later that it had been stolen by copper thieves. It must be high-quality copper for the thieves to bust into my well-armed fortress for, so I bumped my rating up a star for the copper.
Four months after purchase, the Receiver misfunction and shut down. It was impossible to contact Sherwood Electronics which had no service Centers in the State of Wisconsin. Therefore the warranty was not worth the piece of paper it was written on. Check out a Sherwood Service center in your state prior to purchase.
Very difficult to transfer video's to my computer, I've since purchased a much friendlier video camera. Do no recommend to anyone
It worked fine a few days ago, now nothing, like everyone else the power supply completely died AVOID THIS PRODUCT, I will NEVER buy WD again
I purchased this camera to monitor the status of a home renovation project while I was not at the house. I mounted it on a tree about 30 feet from the house. At first the camera seemed to be working OK and I was able to keep tabs on how the project was coming along. The internet access from that distance was very touch and go and the camera often lost the signal. The web site is only available for viewing when the camera is connected to the internet. Now that the camera has been installed at the location for a couple months the internet connection is getting more and more sporadic. It may be because the walls of the house have gone up and are blocking the signal to the router. Whatever the reason, it is impossible to consider this camera a good option for use outdoors and wireless. When I log onto the website 99 times out of 100 I can' access it due to now internet connectivity. In hindsight I think I should have purchased an Ethernet cable to run between the router and the camera.Also, it is important to note that there is no JPEG save option for the timer images. It had been my original plan to save a JPEG every 15 minutes and create a stop motion video of the project's progress. It turns out that the timer images exist in a format that is exclusive to Panasonic and cannot be downloaded as JPEGs in bulk. My only option was to individually save the images the old fashioned way by right clicking and "save image as" any one that I wanted to include in my stop motion.The camera is affordable and durable (it has survived some pretty nasty rain storms this year) but not a great option if you want something wireless and outdoors. I'm sure that the camera would work just fine if it was inside the home.
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!!!
we bought 2 of the portable dvd and my sons only worked for 1 day and my daughter hasnt used it for a couple of weeks and now it dos'nt do anything. My kids are very upset about You can't get a hold of anybody on this.
This is a rip off. It comes with no box and no instructions. It doesn't come with a wireless station to plug into my reciever and to make things worse i have no idea where to get one that these will work with. Very poor class from amazon.com and or circiut city.
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.
I used it for 1 month and yesterday I found it came out. The rubber base which hold the wind shield glass teared off. Its a poor quality item. Will not recommend to buy.
It works and it is universal voltage adapter, but it is NOT the one in the picture.
I purchased mine with HSN and only kept it because back then it was the largest screen on the smallest camera. All other features were complelte disappointment (i.e. - it takes 5 steps to turn off FLASH), pictures are times worse than on my old and very heavy Camedia. In less than 3 years, it went totally dead. I paid over $200 and learned my lesson - CANNON makes best digital cameras. No additional search needed.
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.
This product is horrible. Upon receiving it, I was really anxious to try it out and one could not see a thing through the lens. Perhaps it was missing the mirror. It is completely useless and is being shipped back.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and it has been nothing but problems! First, we were online with the Garmin support system for over 2 hours (1 hour on hold) to figure out why it wouldn't connect to our brand new computer. Finally we got it to work. Then, we tried to Hot Sync and got a Fatal Error that isn't going away. I have spent 45 minutes on hold with their Customer Service and I am still waiting. I am sure it would be great if it worked but it has been a complete and total waste of money. I will NEVER buy a Garmin product again!!
Got the case even after the other reviews about access to sync cable, exp card, and on-off switch. These are easy to work around. The two concerns I had are.1) Loose fit, PDA can bounce around inside of case. Added foam tape, along top and bottom,inside cover to give it slightly snug fit.2) My hinge pin broke, and it's only 1-1/2 weeks old.
Firstly, while my model number is the same, I don't have the 2nd antenna. It works, but decently at best. Frequently drops the conenction while I'm in the middle of something. I also now need to reboot my cable modem every few days. Range is laughably bad. Move 10 feet, it drops in half. I can work in the bedroom, about 25 feet away, at the lowest connection speed. Back yard, ferget it. I am using the Belkin wireless adapter that supposedly goes with it, either both or one is garbage. Configuration interface is fine, nothing great, not really geared for computer-phobes, but nothing terrible. I would say spend the extra bucks and get something better, this is a pretty frustrating piece of junk.
my Sansa e250 ripped on the side as i was sliding my MP3 e200 into the pocket, the reflective striping cracked and broke on the side. The actual pocket is made of a really nice stretchy material, but the outer covering has no give. it is also bulky compared to other slimmer ones outhere. not worth the hassle of returning it if its going to break wihtin a couple of days.
I bought this drive because it was priced well for its capacity. I tried installing it on my Mac according to the quick install guide included with it. First I tried using Firewire, but the drive never mounted, nor did the drive turn on automatically as the directions said it would. Then I tried using USB and the same thing happened: nothing. Before returning it, I tried using the company's support page. There are a lot of knowledge base answers but nothing I could find pertaining to my problem. I then tried contacting them using their question form. After filling everything out and having paid special attention to all the required items, I was greeted with the message that my submission had failed. I tried to go back and correct whatever the problem was, but alas that was impossible. I will not be purchasing this company's products in the future.
I purchased this boombox for my daughter's room. Basically, we put in a CD at bedtime, and set the sleep timer for 30 minutes. NOT heavy or detailed use ... I bought this unit because of the timer. After 3 months, when you push the play button (either remote or manually) the machine would sporadically play the CD. Usually after 2 or 3 'no disc' errors, and a power shutoff, it would eventually play. Now it's completely a 'no disc' error message. Of course, Sony's warranty person explained that it's a 90 day warranty ... imagine that! A COMPLETE waste of my money. If I'd have wanted a cheap machine to last a few months, I would have bought one. I paid extra for this one so it would last! I'll be hard pressed to buy Sony again!!!
This drive has very few pros and cons. For a positive aspect, it is small and light. For a negative aspect... it doesn't work. At least not for me. It was able to read four or five CDs, but nothing since. I've tried at least another dozen, and there's always an error message saying Windows can't read from the disc, or that there IS no CD in the drive. Same with DVDs many times. It's unreliable and usually doesn't work at all. I could probably return it, but I've already ordered another model that will (hopefully) actually do what it's supposed to.
I have no idea how this item works, because mine didn't. Twice. I ordered this from The Price Pros via Amazon. The first unit arrived on time, but didn't seem to work. 2 sets of new batteries, 2 new HDMI cables - dead as a doornail. There's not much to this. Insert batteries, insert cable, lights light up. But I called Ethereal to make sure I wasn't missing anything. They said it must be DOA. So I requested a replacement from Price Pros. They said it would take 3 working days to *email* me an RMA label. Not sure what they're doing for those 3 days, but OK, I waited. I followed up with emails at 2 days, 6 days, 8 days, and 10 days. Finally, on day 11, I got a return label.The new unit they sent was ALSO DOA (again, confirmed by the manufacturer). 9 days ago they promised a NEW return label within 3 business days. I'm still waiting.Maybe Price Pros got a bad batch. Maybe they got some defective units wholesale (the units came in a bulk box with bubble wrap, no "real" packaging). Or maybe Ethereal makes a bad product. I really don't know. I do know that I'm 0 for 2 on this unit buying from Price Pros, and it takes forever, and apparently repeated pokes, to get Price Pros to honor their refund policy.
The Charger works well. Charges the battery fairly fast, and its simple to operate. But the battery is no longer made by Nikon. If you want a battery it has to be an after Market battery.... So instead of paying lots of money for this Charger, a person is better off buying an after market unit...
We've had this TV/VCR combo for 2 years, and we're experiencing the same problem as other reviewers. This TV has suddenly started turning itself off for no reason. It turns on for 5-10 seconds, then turns itself off. The TV and VCR were working fine as of 2 days ago. Sylvania customer service was of no help and only offered repair shop locations (fee-based repair). The antenna also broke almost immediately after buying it, and it always had very poor reception--we hooked it up to the satellite instead. I would not recommend this TV--junk!
Linksys is a very good company, however they are having a lot of problems with the software for this card, from what I hear the WPC54G works fine with XP, however with older operating systems such as Win 98 or Win Me you have a large chance of receiving installation errors. Like other users I have found support to be very unhelpful, they either don't know about the problems or refuse to acknowledge them. They will blame your operating system even thought they are having reports of problems from many users. Check out www.dslreports.com/forum for updates on problems. I'll be returning this one for another brand, its a shame what could be a great product is unuseable.
The head lamp broke after one year and apparently that is the average life of these things. And the whole entire printer and scanner can't be fixed or used after that. What a waste of money! And on top of that- polluting the earth with cheap horrible hardware. Buy a different brand!Canon is great for cameras but not printers.
I own a Sony NX-30 camcorder. It has a problem in which its own factory lens shade does not stay anchored in the screw grooves of the lense. The weight of the rain cover yanks this flimsy plastic lend shade right off and then the rain cover hangs over the lens. Somebody needs to devise a raincover explicitly for the Sony NX-30, accounting for the included external microphone being mounted on mike shoe of camera. SONY the corporation should make their own rain covers to exactly fit their cameras.A word about "rain covers". There is a difference between underwater video and just wanting to protect your camera above ground in the rain. The latter is what most pros want to do. They simply want to keep rain out of critical electronic components of the camera. All the manufacturers should manufacture such a cover and make it available as an option, including option of folks wanting to mount an external mike. It seems design engineers do not talk to the users of the equipment. 3 minutes of talking to camera users would result in far better designs.
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!!!
I purchased this dual dvd player for my twins. At first, all went well, with the exception of faded color in one unit. Within a few months, one player started to skip. Every bump in the road restarted the video...all the way back to the previews!!! Next, the velcro no longer kept the cover shut...this happened to both units. I put my own velcro tabs in, but eventually had to resort to rubber bands. Now, one unit is dead...black screen, and the bottom of the other unit is hanging on by a thread. I NEVER transferred these units. They hung in the same car! What a waste of money! I DO NOT recommend this product. Now in the market for a new one...any suggestions???!!!
I used this with my Sanus VMDD26B. For $90, I expect to get a bit more substantial structure. Now it's set up, it's holding up the speaker. It does flex a bit, though. Also, the bolts do not fit because of the paint in the bolt-holes, which chips when putting the screws in. And, with the spacing of the mounting holes in my Sony 52" XBR5, I had to cut the Support Bar (the thin horizontal piece in the picture), unmount the VMCC1B, and re-install it. Also, it assumes your center channel speaker has mounting bolt holes... neither of mine do, I need to use wood or sheet metal screws, which are not included. Also, the instructions are cryptic at best, mostly pictograms that don't have coherency.
This cord may work for many applications, but its conductors have an incredibly high resistance of 0.65 ohms per foot. That is about 15 times the resistance of high quality cords. I am sure it will fail in some uses and work poorly in others.
This system is OK for the younger children for their first stereo system. However for the young adults and those that have experienced the better stereo systems sounds this is not the unit for you. The price range is acceptable for what you get, but is something I will pass on to my great nephew.
I wanted to get a wrist rest when I saw and tried the blue Fellowes wrist rest that a receptionist at my old office used. It was thick and comfortable and soft.When I got this one, it was half as thick and practically useless. I have to stack business cards underneath to get it as high as I need it to be.
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.
ProsGood printing and scanning functions. Reasonable price for what it does.ConsDELLL INSPIRION 700M USERS BE AWARE -- MAJOR SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY!! CANON ALL-IN-ONES ARE NOT RECOGNIZED BY YOUR LAPTOPS!!!
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.
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.
There is no quick release and like all neck straps--once it is on the camera--is hard to take off. So, you're stuck with this heavy chain-like strap hanging from the camera. If it had a release, it would be great but this way it is a wasted $14.
The sound on these ear buds are really nice. Full bass and they fit fairly comfortably in your ear. Problem is the cord. One side is shorter than the other - making it look ridiculous to wear in front of your body. The directions show to wear them behind your body - but running a cord under my armpit to access my mp3 player just didn't work or feel right to me.
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!
This battery worked for about 18 months. Recently I heard popping and sizzling noises in my dining room and walked in to find my Dell smoking. I immediately threw it out the door and sprayed it with a fire extinguisher. The laptop battery exploded and burned. Thank god I was home and awake when this happened. Dell Inspirion batteries have been recalled in the past so be sure you are not purchasing a faulty product. Check out the CPSC website for more details.
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
HP 92 Black Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging, Twin Pack (C9512FN140)I received these in April 2012, and I haven't done much printing, and they are already both gone, and it is only June, 12th, 2012, I have to say that I will not be getting from them again. I got some from another seller and they lasted quite awhile, almost 1 year. And it is not the fault of Amazon.
I cannot explain the good reviews here. I earlier gave this H10 three stars but I am now forced to revise my opinion downward. This device has demonstrated non-stop stupidity of design since I bought it two months ago.The Biggest problem is that the device 'freezes' up so that even the off button wont work. I am forced to use a paper clip (which I must now carry everywhere I take the H10) to insert into the reset hole, thus shutting it down. This freezing is generally unpredictable. It happens during playback, song selection, even during downloading. When it freezes during downloading, it also causes the downloading program to freeze (I have seen this with both Windows Media Player 10 and with real's Rhapsody - which I use for the rhapsody-to-go service.) At that point I have to use the paper clip on the H10 and use the task manager on XP to force the program to close. I have the latest firmware and iRiver has failed to respond (at all) to my request for information on the problem. Also, the device shuts itself off shortly after the final song plays, which is usually not a bad idea. However, I have had the device run the battery all the way to nothing while I thought it was off. I suspect it was actually just frozen with the screen blank.There are other software glitch problems too. It doesn't seem to know which songs it has already played when using random play mode. It plays some songs many times and others not at all. When using the playlist feature it actually played other songs (not on the playlist) while showing that it was playing one on the list. The list of songs for any given artist seems to be limited. In some cases many songs for that artist don't show up even though I downloaded them and can see them with the downloading software.Aside from the software problems there are also a number of hardware design problems. The rubber protector casing that comes with it has a belt clip on it but the rubber is so soft and maliable that you can't use the clip becuase you can't force it open. Further the rubber actually ripped on mine within only hours of first use. The buttons are extremely slow and sometimes outright unresponsive. The volume control in particular is so slow it is infuriating. If someone wants to talk to me, I have to take literally 5 seconds or more to turn down the volume. They also put controls on four surfaces so that you can't easily hold the device while playing or you will accidentally change songs or restart them, etc.Finally, it may be just a problem with the rhapsody-to-go service (I'm not sure), but the thing refuses to play songs often after only a couple of days, saying that the song's license has expired. Also, it loses songs and even whole artists. Sometimes selecting a particular artist or song causes the device to freeze up. Once it even displayed a bunch of Chinese characters as the name of an artist - and I'm sure I didn't download that. After these problems surface, I have to reload the firmware and wipe out all of the content on the device and then reload it. This process takes an hour or more and if I try to download too many songs at once, that's right, it freezes!:(I cannot recommend this device for anyone. No, not even my worst enemy. Hope this helps you avoid my mistake.
It worked with Windows XP but wasn't compatable with Windows 7. I ended up purchasing a new all in one printer, so I ate this one. PS got no help from the mfg.
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.
Even though many people think this charger is worth trying because it is a lower price than an original.. IT ISN'T WORTH IT. The quality is not good at all, the cord insullation broke on both of the sides of the power brick within the the first month of using it.
They feel like they are going to break. and when music is played with them it sounds like pure s***. Its a crackling sound so loud you cant hear what your listening to. HORRIBLE BUY!!!
I have purchased several of these Western Digital external hard drives in the past and was very happy with them. This latest unit has a fully depressed on/off button and will not turn on. Very poor quality over all when compared with similar drives only a year older. Seems like this one was made in a different factory where it was thrown together by clueless workers who didn't care about the quality of their workmanship. I am hoping that the new My Book models from WD will be better made.
I had mine for two days &amp; then the sound went out. don't buy this player!
This product would be great, except for the fact that the software and drivers provided by Creative, which makes the camera, DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY WITH THEIR PRODUCT! Their programs don't even detect the camera, and customer service is no help whatsoever.Additionally, their video drivers forced my computer into the Blue Screen of Death repeatedly and would not allow my computer to properly start.Garbage, do NOT buy. Buyer beware.
One of the connections where the cable meets the plug failed after a month of light use in the car, resulting in the right channel cutting in and out. This is not a reliable product.
Like other people's experience with this product, my Canon i950 worked very well for about a year and a half. Then, the print quality deteriorated severely over a period of several months. Finally, just a few months after the warranty expired (just past two years), the print head konked out and the printer stopped working. My options are to purchase a new print head for $100+ or purchase a new printer.For my office, over 4 years ago, based on a Consumer Reports study, I purchased an HP printer for less than $100, and the photo print quality is still excellent. I purchased this Canon printer for myself due to Canon's excellent reputation with photos, and because I had just purchased a Canon camera. I guess I thought the combination of a Canon camera and Canon printer would produce the best possible photos. However, my cheapie Hewlett Packard is still cranking out amazing photos, while my Canon printer--which cost over twice as much--has lasted less than half as long (so far). My recommendation? Buy Hewlett Packard.
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.
I have a lexmarkx83.and it hasent work from day one.it's either putting to much ink out or not printing nothing at all. wont print out the way it previews letters it comes out all spread out of format ,got it with my gateway comp, they wont look at it or even exchange. this is my second letter to lexmark ,still have heard nothing .all I want is a new printer that works. I would like to trade it in for a step down one that is without the fax in it . its black and silver . thank you ..
As nearly all of the other reviewers have said, there is a problem with the power connector of the Targus Chill Mat. First, it is in the wrong place for use on your lap -- the cord will interfere with your thigh. Second, the internal jack for the power cord is not adequately soldered. It is so loose that you may need to align it so that you can plug the power cord in, the first time you use it. The design insures that the connection will get looser with time, especially given the inevitable contact with the plug.Mine lasted two months, used mostly on a desk. As the power connection failed the fans stopped until I fiddled with the power plug. Adding a rubber band to tension the cord helped some, until the added tension broke the power connection entirely.An attempt to see the product's PDF on the Targus web site produced "pdf not available, try a different product". You bet I will, from a different company. Based on the experience of the other reviewer trying to exercise the warranty I think it's probably not worth even trying to ship it back.
If you are going to lay out $500 for a camera, you should expect a fair amount of camera.However, I have a few gripes here. First, there is no remote control for it which makes setting up a shot tough. All the Nikons in the D series can use a wireless remote. You can buy an underwater case for those magnificent Nikons so you can shoot underwater. You can get over 10 megapixels in a D80, or D200 and you get that great Nikkor lens. You don't get much of a lens on the DC500, and 5 megapixels don't get you very far when it comes to printing and publication quality images. Lets face it: this is an expensive point-n-shoot camera for a tourist, not a serious camera.Nuff said.-J
I had been using Maxtor drives the past 5 or 6 years. Well let me rephrase - was using old Quantum Fireballs before Maxtor bought that company. So decided Maxtor would be my next purchase. I bought a 40 GB drive a while a go - it failed after about a year of use. So then I bought a 120 GB Maxtor drive. That thing died on me after 6 months, destroying a boat load of data that took me months to get bac (some I would never get back).The drive gets too hot, and is fairly noisy. One the other hand, I have recently been using a Hitachi/IBM drive and it has been rock solid.I will never buy another Maxtor drive.
I just picked up a pair of these over the weekend. I want to let everyone know that monster is still packaging the OLD headphones in NEW boxes. APPARENTLY a new version is coming out and they are still trying to sneak out the back stock on the bad ones. I just spend a day on the phone with monster, first they didnt believe me.... then i had to send in pictures... then they thought their own headphones were counterfeit. Now they want me to send in these headphones so they can replace them, and didn't even tell me the ones on the box even exist!Why would you pull a fast one on 150$ headphones when you have all the profits from Dre Beats to help cover extra costs.these sound great, but i want the new headphones not the old model....They even removed the product temp from their site!!!
talk about flush mount. difficult to plug in cables and put on the wall without squishing fingers. Bad design all around.
For the first 2.5 months of ownership, I was very pleased; however, the camera now has difficulty focusing. The manual indicated the topic matter did not have enough contrast. (Hmm...perhaps a manufacturing bug, identified prior to distribution?) I then tested the theory, locating high contract topics with the same results. At this point, I contacted the manufacturer and they suggested I send the camera in to be repaired. Boo! I expect a product like this to provide years of service, not months. Save your money and look for a more reliable product.
The "learning" part of this remote is stupid. It has never given me back the full function of my vcr like the original remote did. It works, but not fully...
I bought Canon S3 1 month ago based on Amazon's review. But after study it and use it for more than 1 month, I am very disappointed.1. this product is not easy to use. I had other several digital cameras before and find this camera is more complicated than it shall be.2. it does not auto-focus easily when zooming even with IS turned on.3. the Macro does not work as it claimed.4. the layout of buttons on the digital camera are not great. It's very easy to press one of the buttons when shooting.I suggest to try out the camera before you purchase it. By the time you figure out this camera has problem, you might already pass 30 days return policy like I am.
Overall, I think the sound was good but I had trouble with the sensitive AM/FM band buttons. They are raised from the unit itself and if you hit them the channel changes and it is hard to find the station you were listening to, especially since I run while listening. I found this very frustrating. I tried to cover the buttons with something but it still jumped stations frequently. I gave up and bought another Sony walkman (cheaper model) and I am much happier with the dial I can turn myself and the sound is just as good.
I received this cam as a gift last year. The software is supposed to work with Win 98, but it kept freezing up during the installation process. There was no helpful tech support on their website regarding this issue either.My friend who bought it for me took it to see if he could get it to work on his Mac(he has OS 8 or 9) and he could actually install it, but the software always crashes for him. He ended up just buying me a different camera in the end because it never DID end up working correctly.
I am not impressed with this frame. I purchased it as a gift and gave it, but if I had ordered it for myself I probably would have returned it. It does not do a random show, so it will only play the pictures in the order they are saved on the card. Oh well. I own a frame around the same price from a different company that is much better.
I received the order with a vital part missing. It is useless and I wish to return it and get a refund. Kindly let me know immediately how to handle the return.
2 weeks after receiving the ibook, the optical drive stopped working. sending it to apple for repairs, they promptly lost my ibook for 2 weeks. on receiving the notebook i had still had problems with the optical drive, but am unwilling to be without my ibook for 2 weeks again. And to be able to use the optical drive, i cannot store any cd's or dvd's in the drive on putting the notebook to sleep or shutting it down which is time consuming and just silly. Also, on return, the different components of the ibook are not flush anymore and creaks. also one of the rubber "feet" on the bottom that the ibook rests on fell off and was lost since it covers a screw which the service dept. would have needed to access.on the positive, i like the os, but in the future am unwilling to pay extra for the supposed superior apple quality and service.
This case is very clumsy to use. No cut-outs means I have to manipulate my TX around every time I want to charge, HotSync, use headphones, or even take out the stylus. The finish got terribly scratched up from being inside my purse, and the clasp broke off after 3 weeks of use - and I'm not rough on my stuff! The only good thing I can say is it does protect the PDA quite well. I'm glad it came included as a free bonus in the package with my TX, I'd be really angry if I'd paid for it.
Ordering and price was fine - VERY disappointed in shipping and packaging - my 2 sticks were tossed into a large UPS bag with NO like NO None Nadda zippo bubble wrap or any sort of cushioning what so ever . When left in the entry way of my apartment building all someone would have to do is just pick up the package and drop it or even step on it and instant broken chips. I was NOT impressed with the lack of packaging and for this reason I would not order from them again.
i haven't receive the full refund for the product that i return. they shipped me wrong item
When i read in The New York Times "Circuits" that the Canon SD800IS has face-recognition focusing and wide angle optics, I immediately went to Amazon to order it. The reviews about the plasticy body and wide-angle optic problems gave me pause, but i figured I could learn to live with the problems. Not so much.My first major disappointment was with the face-recognition focusing feature, the main reason I bought this camera. The little brackets scoot around on the LCD and settle on faces all right--that part is cool. But much less cool is the fact that out of scores of photographs, with both natural light and flash, I have yet to capture ONE photograph in which ALL the faces are in focus. Objects near, but behind the faces, are often sharply in focus, but not the faces themselves. Bad news. Face-recognition focusing is a great idea, but Canon has not yet perfected it.My second disappointment was the obvious loss of sharpness at full wide. I went to a local camera store to compare my SD800 with a SD700. Same loss with the SD700. Clearly Canon rushed the SD800 to the marketplace without addressing a prevous problem.Another optical problem is pronounced CA (blue fringing) in high contrast area (especially at intense white boundaries), a major issue since fringing is almost impossible to remove. The SD700 also had this problem, but it seems worse in the SD800. I'm also getting far too many overexposed photographs.The flash also varies all over the place, and too often doesn't properly illuminate the subject. I've fiddled with exposure controls, read the user's manual closely, and still haven't figured out a solution to this problem.Other reviewers have addressed the camera's flimsy body, and those reviewers are correct. I still can't believe Canon would release a $400.00 camera whose battery compartment alone is so inadequate.In sum, I strongly advice cosumers considering the SD800IS to check it out IN PERSON at a camera outlet. My sense is that Canon rushed out this camera for reasons of marketing, without addressng the problems of the SD700 and without adequate testing the SD800's new features. I'm sending back my SD800IS and will wait until Canon (or another company) works out the glitches of face-recognition technology and all the other problems of the SD800IS.By the way, the one feature that works great is Canon's Image-stabilization, but I already have a pair of binocs that do that.
I bought this unit to use at work, so the size and design are what actually sold it. Unfortunately, I cannot play CDs in it anymore because of the annoying clicking noise they make when playing. The radio reception isn't too great either (that may just be my office and not a reflection of the player), so it ends up just collecting dust on my desk. I won't buy another similar product from Sony.
Cheap look and feel. Low quality pictures even for a low res screen. Main splash screen practically unreadable. Tools Awkward to use . Slow to display pics. Price way too high for product.
Junk. The burn process works fine, but are unreadable afterward. Unless you love collecting coasters, go with Verbatim--I've never had a problem with them.
well this piece of...did not fit the PT Cruiser...well it fits, but the cabling order is wrong.
no recomiendo ya que me llego me duro menos de un mes y no sirvio mas, hasta hoy logre entrar para dar mi opinion
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.
Apparently I didn't read the specs carefully enough before I ordered this keyboard for my new Mac Mini running Snow Leopard. It doesn't have all the keys or functions of an Apple keyboard. For instance there is no F16 key on the Macally. Also the USB ports on the keyboard don't seem to function with many devices.In short, this product may work well with older systems, but I wouldn't recommend it for a new Mac system. I would write a more detailed review, but I'm so unhappy with this product that it isn't worth my time. If I had it to do over gain I would spend a few more bucks and buy the Apple product in the first place.
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.
I really wanted to like these headphones. I listen to podcasts as I ride a train to work everyday and was looking for headphones that were not in the ear, provided some noise reduction, and didn't irritate the top of my head. These fit the bill for being external and comfortable, but I was not able to hear much of anything while on the train. The headphones allowed pretty much all external sound to leak in, and if I turned the volume up high enough to hear the voices, I am pretty sure the sound was leaking out to my seatmates as well. If you want to listen in a quiet environment, they might be just fine.
Unless your accesspoint is very close, do not buy this unit. Was only only 15-20 feet away from a 3Com Accesspoint, through 2 walls, and was only getting 3 out 5 bars.
These DVD-Rs are not compatible with my Macbook Pro's drive (HL-DT-ST DVDRW GSA-S10N). I can't burn DVDs in Mac OS X or Windows 7. Bummer.
Can't use the item since it does not work with 220V power outlet (Europe standard power) and there's no any information about this incompatibility. I've bought it to power all my devices with US power plug using one US-EU connector, but when I switch that device on I just have a power outage in the room. Now I'm not sure if it is still working at all.
I thought this clock would have it all. Unfortunately, I bought the clock mainly for the nature sounds, which are not realistic at all. The ocean sounds are more reminiscent of a leaky faucet than crashing surf, and the forest sounds include an owl hooting just about every eight seconds (not very soothing to me). To top it off, the radio clarity is poor, even for a clock radio. This is one gift that is being returned.
I hate this pair of headphones.It was cheap, but not so cheap that I could chalk to purchase up as a small loss and get a different pair.The salesperson in the store I got them at approached me when he saw me looking at headphones and asked if I needed help. I simply asked if they had any other Sennheiser HD 202's (the cord broke on my last pair). He acted like he knew a lot about headphones and kept pushing this $35 pair of Sony's. I was prepared to drop up to $80 (and said that). So, because I needed a pair quickly and didn't know very much about the other brands they had, I bought these."You get what you pay for". I ended up paying $35 for a very minimal but massive, bulky set of tin cans with a mile-long cord. They didn't come with anything to wind up the cord, so it constantly got tangled. The sound is very basic-- if you are used to high-quality sound, these are a downgrade. Each ear has a "sound mode" switch that can be set on either music or movie. I can't figure out the difference. Or why you'd want the option to have one side different from the other. The cans are HUGE and don't hug your ears at all. It feels like there's just this big airy space between my ear and the sound. I think the weird flat style of headband looks stupid. And there's no way you could wear these to bed comfortably. And one other thing... they're made of so many pieces that they seem like they're going to break any second.These headphones might be a good option for just basic tv-watching, but they're definitely not good for music production!
It wasnt what i thought it was. the metal part of the kit was bent and couldnt be fixed. Simple as this&lt; it sucked.
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!!!!!
I bought this lens for its great reviews and unbeatable price. However, after a couple weeks of extensive test shots at various settings I decided to return it. The picture quality is the main reason. Actually I decided not to pursue the type of all around lens (18-200+).Pros: versatile, portability, build quality and priceCons: picture sharpness issue, lens creeping, and no image stabilization.
Boss audio is a good brand but this particular product is not worth wasting money on?Over heats the amplifier.
I bought this camera for a Christmas gift but it did a bad job, because only 20 days after the purchase the zoom get clogged.I'm very dissapointed by this fact, and more by the fact that the guarrantie does not cover this faliure in [international city].The pictures are excellent but I think this camera was a very bad expense.
This unit is simply the least reliable consumer electronics device I have ever owned. I am now on my fourth replacement unit.My problems are not the result of environment. I use a computer-grade UPS and have never seen an internal case temperature above 43 degrees C. My other satellite TV receivers, DVRs, and PCs function adequately in even less controlled environments.Adding to my angst is the manufacturer's failure to acknowledge the severity and scope of problems and the lack of commitment to timely resolving them. Telephone support is laughable, since the techs don't generally realize that the problems are endemic to the unit. Resetting, reformatting, or replacing the unit will not resolve problems of the sort I experience.I cannot fathom why a handful of users have not had similar problems. I suppose that they must use the unit for some purpose other than recording TV programs.Finally, I must disagree with those reviewers who propose a rating of zero stars. This unit deserves a rating of not more than negative two stars.
I got this device a few years ago and it worked fine for me. I used it with several types of cards; Compact Flash for a digital camera, SD for a PDA, and a 2GB MicroSD (with the SD adapter) for two phones (LG Shine and BlackBerry Bold). But I recently purchased a 4GB microSDHC card and found that while the card worked in the phones, that card wouldn't work with this Viking IntelliFlash USB 6 in 1 Memory Reader. Times change and so does the technology.I recommend you consider something like the "Kingston 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader FCR-HS219/1"...which I just ordered from Amazon.
I like the idea of these cases, but they are a bit tight. CD's in plastic cases just fit. If you have a cd box set that is a bit wider don't bother. I wish they were 1/4" wider and 3/4" taller.
The plastic on these headphones is molded in a way that fixes the distance between the ears. I must have a bit of a narrow head and small ear canals. These don't stay in my ears and aren't comfortable. A complete waste.Also, I you can't lay down and wear these earphones because of the way the back is structure. So they aren't good for napping or airplane reclining.
I, like everyone else who bought this camera, was won over immediately by this camera's design. It is by far the most beautiful digital camera I have ever seen or heard of. The retro design is really sweet.BUT, the image quality leaves something to be desired. If the lighting is right, the quality is fine, but should you ever want to take a photo in low-light conditions (enough light to take a clear shot) without a flash, the resulting image has so much noise that it looks as if it was taken w/ a $15 webcam. Also, images of things in direct sunlight are so washed out that most if not all detail is lost. If you don't mind using the flash whenever there is inadequate ambient light, then go for it.This is Samsung's first stab at a high end digital camera, and i'd say that they should try again. It's Korean garbage in a pretty package.and to the person who wrote this:"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."The bad image quality seems to be the rule, not the exception. And, if you have to use software to get rid of noise that should be a huge red flag right there.
Nothing is more of a pain than having to take down an antenna you just put up. Defective unit that did nothing. I was replacing a recently purchased winegard (Winegard FreeVision FV-30BB HDTV Antenna) because I wanted something with a little better range. So I know the only variable is the antenna. Well who knows how well the DB8 is but I was sorely disappointed. Honestly if they have this bad of quality control I would hate to put the thing on my roof for I doubt it will hold up to the weather. Anyways wish I had more to say ... I was looking forward to finding a decent antenna ... guess I will have to look else where.
I got this item and when I first plugged it in within 30 seconds a fin on one of the fans broke off and within 10 minutes another. I contacted custome service and it took more than a week to hear back. I am returning this for a refund. Quite unhappy!
I got these in the mail and it looked like they were going to work out fine but a week after I got them, the right earbud stopped working and then the other one stopped working. Now I have to send them back to the manufacturer to have them fix it. I guess I was expecting better what with all of the good reviews this product received but I'm really not impressed. If you're going to buy these earbuds, hope that you get a pair that doesn't die on you a week after you get them.
I bought a Viking Compact Flash card and it lasted 3 months. They have a life-time warranty and I got it replaced. The replacement lasted 2 months. I would strongly advice people against buying Viking Cards.
This joystick feels nice in the hand, but it has serious flaws. Every time I spent about 10 minutes mapping the buttons to a game, the joystick would lose this information about 30 seconds into the game. I then went to the Logitech website, installed the latest drivers, and downloaded their pre-configured game maps. I still got the same errors. It had this mistake on over 5 games, both old and new. I even tried it on 2 different computers with no luck.It's a shame it has this fatal flaw because otherwise it was very decent for a cheap joystick. When I asked for help from Logitech, they kept telling me to "download the latest drivers" over and over, which I had already done.I must give it 1 star because I used it primarily for flight/space sims. It just can't give any functionality in that role.
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.
As they say, you get what you pay for. There's no doubt that it sounds good for the price (although the Sony HDX285 costs the same and sounds better). If sound quality is your *only* concern, then consider this system. If you care about workmanship, then don't. I had the system for 1 1/2 years and one thing after another began going wrong (the power wouldn't turn when certain outputs were plugged in; eventually the power just wouldn't turn on at all). But by the time the unit broke, I was relieved because I wanted to buy another anyway. Everything you do with this unit (put on a DVD, switch functions (e.g., from fm tuner to CD), eject a CD, etc) takes about 15+ seconds a piece. That might not sound like much but when you have to scroll through 5 functions to get from FM tuner to DVD, say, it gets really frustrating. Then you finally get to DVD and it takes 30 seconds or so for the unit to read the dvd. At last, after 2 minutes of pressing buttons and waiting, you get to watch your DVD. I have to admit, writing this, that doesn't sound that bad, but it really got frustrating for day-to-day use.In sum, the whole unit just feels cheap and poorly made. I have the sense that most of the positive reviews on here regarding this unit are from people who haven't had it for a long time. My initial impression was "great for the price." It was only after having it for several months that the workmanship issues started to show themselves.I recommend the SONY DAV-HDX285 unit, which I purchased after this unit. So far (1 month), it sounds better than the Philips unit and appears to be much better made.
I previously used Linksys PCMPC100 until the &quot;tail&quot; broke on my coupler, so I tried the PCM200. I spent 2 days with 5 different techs from Linksys trying to install the PCM200 with Windows 98 without success. I even spoke with a Linksys supervisor that pretty much admitted they didn't know what they were doing. I also spent an hour on the phone with my OEM who also wasn't able to help me install. I returned the Linksys PCM200 for Netgear FA511, which I was able to install myself in 5 minutes. I'm not sure whether Linksys has a bad product or just bad tech support, but for me Netgear was a much better buy.
The main problem with this adapter is that it defaults to simply power the laptop when it's plugged in. In order to make it also charge the laptop you have to press a button. I can't imagine a situation where I would want to only power my computer without also charging it and I wonder why this option is even available. However, if someone thought this would be something a user would want, why isn't the default to both charge and power? It's really annoying - especially when I forget to push the button, have it plugged in for a while and then realize the battery is still low.It's also very big and heavy and not the most practical for travel. All in all, the only thing it has over other adapters is that it can be plugged in to your car - an option I have only used once in the year and a half I've had it.
Would not even give it 1 star but had to or amazon wouldnt let me post. This thing doesnt work on many airlines!! 13 hours between Tokyo and New York and my Mac pro works only 2 hours because I cant use the charger at 85 watts! The plane only allows 75 and your magsafe doesnt work on 777's! This is a modern plane! Get with it provide a solution or you lose me and many business people!
The 7" LCD Portable display was not worth the money I spent to own it. First the battery would not hold enough charge to be considered portable. When the device was plugged in the picture would become distorted if you did not charge before hand. After one and a half months of having ... "not usage time" ... the sound would not work correctly nthen the picture started to fade out. Shortly after that the AC/DC (wall plug in) would not give the device enough power to even staqrt a movie. Unless you can personally verify the circuit level quality of this item your self, then do nto buy this.
For me and others the rio 600 was a long awaited electronic device. Sadly my first rio was a dud. It cracked and poped and sped up and slowed down unexpectedly. It also thought every song was under a minute and half even though it was not. After playing just a small part of the song it would go onto the next song even though the first one wasn't done. Example: the player says the song lasts 3:44 it ends at only 1:30 into the song. I then spent an hour talking with diamond over the phone and they told me it was a dud. So I took it back after working with it for 5 hours. The new one acts the same way so I tried it on another computer and it plays the whole song now but it still sounds like Rice Crispies. The USB port is squirly and causes the songs to have big glitches but the computer version of the mp3 has no problems the computer version should be identical to the rios version. This prouduct is just begging for a recall. Be smart don't invest in a rio till this one gets a recall.
heavy , bulky , and the brick quit working just out of warranty.Igo said I had to buy new kit can't buy just the brick.
Never got the wireless function to work very well. Like other reviewers, any little glitch in the wireless signal (and I have a D-link router which frequently drops out), the slideshow stops and you have to manually start everything all over!Still I enjoyed watching the photos stored on my SD card until a few weeks ago when my unit suffered the same problem as many others report. The unit would start up, show a few fotos and then apparently turn off on it's own (black screen).Now the most I can get out of it is after being powered down for a few weeks is the Kodak start up screen the first time I powered it up again... and then the dreaded black screen!!Sorry KODAK - like the other reviewers I would have expected a bit longer life out of a product that I paid more than US$250 for!! I have an HP laptop that was cheap, can do a heck of a lot more than this Photoframe and its going on 4 years now of steady use (with a bigger LCD screen to boot?!).Certainly NOT WORTH the cost of repair that they are quoting. Seems to me like there should be a product recall for this as obviously there is a known problem with this unit and Kodak simply doesn't want to admit it.My evaluation?? This Frame was a major waste of money and I'll never buy another Kodak frame again!!
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.
Do NOT buy this product if you have an i560. That model is not listed on the packaging. Amazon's search engine will incorrectly point to this product if you use the term "canon i560 ink" as I did. I had to send it back. Avoid the hassle by not buyinig this item if you have an i560.
This unit worked for a while, but a little over than a year after I purchased it the outdoor thermometer stopped functioning. I kept it outside but under cover so it was never exposed to the elements. Naturally I tried replacing the batteries, but to no avail. I have had to replace the batteries in the main unit three times in two years...didn't expect that. Each time I replaced the batteries, it took forever for the clock to reset itself so I ended up doing it manually. Overall I say this was a disappointing purchase.
Had high hopes from the other reviews but disappointed. The pot handles are weak and I'm sure will break in time&#8230;The pot handle has one screw holding it to the pot and has come loose every time I've used it&#8230;.It will eventuallybreak and then what? And I'm not buying or eating off of any cookware &#34;made in China&#34;
Santa brought this dvd player to my daughter and she has yet to watch a movie on it. We charged the battery for the required 16 hours and she was able to watch 5 minutes of one movie and the battery died. So we decided that she could watch it while using the AC adapter. It doesn't work!! The player doesn't do anything at all while plugged in. I called the maker today and their suggestion was to return it to the store. So that's what we are doing tonight and we will be purchasing a different one.
I just want to add my voice to the chorus of complaints about this camera. My daughter turned the camera on after owning it for two months and the LCD was broken. Canon refuses to cover this under the warranty. I wouldn't buy another Canon product after this episode.
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.
I just received this Panasonic Tape recorder and it literally almost fell apart in my hands. I opened the door to insert a cassette and a spring popped up and fell on the floor. I tried turning the unit on (with fresh batteries), the wheels on the tape ran for a few seconds and then ground to a stop. So I turn it off and try to press play again - only the buttons wouldn't respond at all.So incredibly disappointed. Obviously, I'm sending it back to Amazon as a return for a full refund!
Doesn't work tried it on three different tv's and got weerd lines with all resolutions tried interlaced and progressive scan.
I bought this product twice. The first time, it would make loud clicking noises in the fan. I returned it and got another. Now sometimes the fans don't turn, the wire hooking up the cooler to the laptop needs to be tugged to actually work and the clicking noise is still there. Not to mention the entire cooler feels so fragile, that it can crack with ease. Stay away from this product if you can.
I bought this mouse ($20-$25, not $50) b/c it was the best looking mouse (not avant garde like some) and it had a small receiver unlike some other wireless mice. I've had this mouse for a few months now and there are some notable issues. Please note that this is also my first optical/wireless/wheel mouse.1. Changing batteries isn't as easy as it should be. Removing the cover is cumbersome. Most of the time, I have to open the receiver trap door to get the back of the mouse open. Minor annoyance.2. Previous (earlier this year) software under OSX worked great. Able to fine tune mouse for fast vs. slow movement. HOWEVER, the current version of MouseWorks is very BUGGY. Had to uninstall in after only 15 minutes (major problem). Note: OSX will WORK w/ the mouse, you just can't customize the buttons per application.3. Because I use this mouse on a desktop, I leave the mouse on all the time. Battery gets replaced every 3-4 wks depending on usage. (minor)4. The paint sucks and has worn out. I have beige spots where I've rested my palm, pointer, and middle finger. (uggh..)5. The scroll wheel is too jumpy (under OSX). Not smooth like the cheap MS 5-button optical mice (under windoze). Haven't tried it under the PC for direct comparison.6. Last straw was when the left click went haywire on me. I click once, it'd click twice. I took it completely apart and broke a leg of the power wire. Could easily fix it myself, but given the above, I'll just toss it.? ...When not in use, the mouse goes to sleep.. Not sure if this is an issue w/ OSX or the mouse.Other than the above it seems to work ok. I've used it at ~5 ft (for slide shows) where the receiver is rated at 3ft.
The iTrip transmission was initially week. When I went on the road, I couldn't get it to work at all in a rental car even after selecting alternate FM stations. Documentation did not include any troubleshooting information to remidy this problem.
Inside HP Officejet 7210 All-in-one retail box, there is 7200 Start and User Guides. Following these Guides print cartridges cannot be installed. I could not find answer from HP web support. I can see two possible problems: cartridge slots are different or wrong cartridges provided in the box.
I purchased a repalcement mount for my Garmin GPS in from Semsons & Co. Inc. and it failed the within two weeks of use. The item was listed as a Garmin Suction Cup Mount by Garmin, but it was obviously a low quality copy item and not OEM quality. The rubber on the suction cup failed within 10 uses. My original suction mount that came with the Garmin GPS lasted approximately 2 years with heavy use. Avoid the temptation to purchase any identified pieces listed as Garmin from this vendor.
It does what it says but, it takes too long to prepare both machines. Install the software on both PC's and use their way to tranfer your files!
I've had my Tungsten for a month now. I've done at least 10 hard resets, downloaded a few patches, and had to reinstall my Palm Desktop. This morning I woke up to find none of my to dos that are set to repeat are repeating. After another frustrating call to Palm tech support - where they don't speak English all that well and every supposed solution they give me causes me three hours of follow-up work - I am going through all 2,299 of my to dos, looking for those that are supposed to repeat so I can edit them to, yes, repeat. The notes that were attached to those to dos, however, are gone for good, as are any contacts that they were attached to.I don't think it's me - I've had a Palm IIIe, Vx, and a Handspring Treo. None of them gave me any problems. My operating system is the same as I used with those models. The software I'm using on the Palm is the same. The only explanation for my problems is that it's the Tungsten.The unit also has a few design flaws - notably a mono headset jack that needs an adapter to work with normal headphones. The Tungsten C also doesn't fit into the cradle as securely as some other PDAs I've owned. Also, the keys get inadvertently pressed when the Tungsten is not in use. For example, if the last application I used was the memo pad, when I start my Tugnsten C again, their will be a new memo titled something like "qqqq." The cover is also flimsy (the top part of it sticks out a bit). On top of what you spent on the unit, be prepared to spend another $20 for a case.Also, the web access ire pretty lousy. It won't load a lot of pages (I'm not talking Java scripts either - NY Times Op-Ed articles in html won't load).Switching from one PDA to the Tungsten was a huge pain. When I upgraded from a Palm IIIe to the Handspring Treo 90, all I had to do was plug in the cradle and hit sync. Upgrading to the Tungsten, however, required reinstalling the Palm desktop (which cause me to lose the customizations), as well as re-registering the third-party applications (some of which required different registration codes from what I originally received; other programs no longer worked at all).Finally, if you bought your Tungsten C with the $100 rebate, get ready to wait. While the information says six to eight weeks, that's actually how long it takes for them to process it. It can take several weeks from when Palm receives it to when it starts to process it.
Chart said these would work in my printer, they have a rounded ink hole and ours is more oval an oval shape.
I had the m:robe MR-100 for 5 days before it crapped out. It looked cool, but when I hooked it up to my computer I had an extremely hard time uploading my files. Whoever came up with the software for this thing should be fired. Horrible. After I figured out how to get my files uploaded onto the m:robe, I used it for 5 days and shortly thereafter I turned it on and it never made it past the "m:robe" welcome screen. It stayed on that screen overnight (I left it on) and when I tried to shut it off, it wouldn't do that either. Junk. I returned it and bought a 60GB video iPod.
Had to continuously reboot router due to lost signals; Customer Support useless. Abandon Netgear and Go to Belkin which is OUTSTANDING.
I bought 6 of these as gifts, despite the variable reviews. How bad can it be for $20? I received the 151-SX model. The software does not work, period, nada...doesn't work. Tried 2 computers. Went to Coby website and downloaded software, which also does not work, period, nada...doesn't work. Called Coby, waited forever, they said they had received numerous calls and sent me an email which outlined how to load the software from the website (which I had already tried and didn't work). When I told them I already tried that, they said to return the units. Wow, that's great customer service. My only guess is that the people who did get it to work have the 151-MP model, which has different software. Don't buy this, period, nada...it does not work. I am giving it 1 star because Amazon will not let me give 0 stars.
Love the design. Love the idea. Love the Price (compared to changing my stock radio to adapt to new technology). HOWEVER! this toy is a bad idea for people that live in big cities. I live in Miami, FL and I might get a clear channel for 10 to 15 minutes max! Im liable to get into an accident if i resort to switching stations on the transpod then switch stations on my radio to get another 10-15 min of clear sound. If i could turn back time id save my 70 bucks and wait till i had enough to upgrade my car stereo.
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 needed this charger badly and i was looking forward to it, but when i tryed it it said this charger is not supported by this device!! and now i cant return it cuz i'll have to pay the shipment and i dont think it is worth it to pay for the return shipment. so becarefull its not for iphone 3gs
Even after reading some of the negative reviews, I decided to buy the Jack extension to put a phone in a room without a phone jack. Worth a try right? However, much like the other reviews here, there is a loud buzzing noise whenever I try to make a call making it unsuitable as a replacement for the phone jack.I live in an apartment with plenty of surge protectors and things plugged in. I did not test any functionality for a DVR or fax.
The hard drive i-pod I purchased for almost $400 died in 17 months. The drive as well as the battery. I was told to go with a Flash 'drive'. I was so disgusted with the Apple merchandizing mentality, I researched and now own an i-River Clix and I love it. Check it out before becoming chained to i-pod and i-music.
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!!
I bought this transducer for my new Ocean Kayak. I was disappointed to see it comes with 30 feet of cable. Humminbird and Ocean Kayak are owned by the same parent corporation. Ocean Kayak modified the scupper holes of many models specifically for this Humminbird transducer. How hard would it be for Humminbird to measure the distance for the longest possible install distance and provide the right amount of cable???? I thought I was buying a well thought out solution. I got 20 plus feet of clutter.
This printer prints with great sped, high quality, and without jams. It is on a network for XP and Vista users and I never get complaints except when it stops working.I first bought this printer in July 2008. It worked for 6 months and then the Formatter board (the circuit board that drives the printer's logic) failed. I sent to to HP and they repaired it. It worked for about 6 months and the Formatter board failed again. This time, HP exchanged the unit.I purchased an extended warranty from HP and I am happy I did because the Formatter board has now failed on the exchanged unit.The formatter board on this printer must have design and/or manufacturing problems. I have had HP laser printers for over 20 years and have never had a problem. This model has been a glaring exception. If you do buy this unit I recommend you also budget for an HP extended warranty
I started getting lock-up problems after the 2nd month of having this thing, and now 3 months & 2 weeks after buying it, it's completely worthless. The display first became completely corrupted, and now nothing works. Warranty is 3 months for labor. How convenient! Can probably buy another MP3 for less than they'd charge to fix it--but it's not gonna be this brand. I took extreme care to not damage it in any way, so it wasn't abused. I also have a Samsung--only 4 GB--but it's sound is a LOT better. Don't buy this one.
I bought this thinking that with the li-ion battery and a backup, plus rain-resistant construction, it would be an ideal backpacking camera. Wrong. Its glossy, glare-ridden display screen is virtually impossible to use in moderate sunlight--and in Arizona, moderate sunlight is about as good as it gets--all you can see is reflection, even with field-expedient shades. Battery life is mediocre if you have to use flash for fill or to deal with backlight, and auto exposure control seems incapable of taking decent pictures under high contrast. Only upside is that it is genuinely rain-resistant. But it is less capable than my daughter's 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix, which takes better photos and has the advantage of running forever on 2 easily replaced lithium AA batteries. This is my first and last Olympus....
Despite advertising saying this antenna would work with my XM2GO radio, the antenna jack would not fit into the radio. I was able to return the product with no hassle, so I have no complaints other than poor advertising indicating the antenna was compatible with my radio.
Be aware that when you order this item the shipping is 6.99. I wasn't until I got the confirming email.
I run 3-4 times per week. These headphones are good for a very light workouts, but not durable for the average runner. Spend the extra money and get a more quality set.
I have a Brothers' laser printer, all in one, and in general have found their products to be reliable and to never need repair. However, I called Brother's main line because I wanted some information about a typewriter. I had contacted the company via e-mail and had not received a response. First, the representative who answered did not listen to me and spoke so quickly that he directed me to the wrong department. When I called back, he gave me another number, then hung up with hardly a thank you. When I called the second number he gave me, this representative asked me what I product I wanted. I told him I didn't know; thus my call to ask questions. In response to this he asked for my phone number. I gave my phone number and expected to ask some questions; instead, he stated that in order to continue, he wished for more information (I had not even bought anything) but that if I didn't want to give any personal information, I had to say "refuse" or "continue." I said I just had some questions because I did not think he would need any personal info if I just wanted some answers without committing to buy anything. To my surprise, the gentleman stated again, (quickly and abruptly, like the first representative), "In order to continue, you -must- say "Refuse" or "Continue!") This felt very strange to me. I felt very robotic and awkward and forced myself to do what he told me to do -- i.e.; say "refuse." When I asked my questions, he listed serial numbers so quickly that I had to repeat them back and I -felt- he was extremely impatient. When my questions were answered, I said "Thank you," but he had already said a "Thank you" and had hung up!This is just from a customer service point of view, and it is from brother's headquarters, not related to Amazon's sales, I believe. But just FYI. I still like and trust brother's -products- very much.I called Smith Corona and a gentleman named Bill answered and was quite nice and directed me to the model that would suit my needs because he knew what questions to ask a customer -- I believe that as a company, one should expect a customer to know less about the company's product and to help educate the customer re: the company's products as opposed to being unreceptive to customers' questions.Just my two cents.
We bought dozens of these batteries. They worked great for the first few months, then sharply declined. They do not hold a charge for more than a day left out on the counter, and to use them in a radio or digital camera, we literally get only a few minutes out of them. The package says they can be charged 1000 times. There is no way we have even come close to this number yet. What a waste of money!
I got it after a few weeks. it did not work at all. I tried it with different computers and devices but no chance. this is junk Chinese stuff and is even shipped from China. so it takes a month to get it
I've had only one other La Crosse atomic clock with outdoor thermometer and the outside temp sensor died within about a year. Thought it might be the luck of the draw but after having this model for about a month, the display on the main clock kept going out. Then the inside temp stopped displaying. Finally it died a peacful death. I won't be buying any more La Crosse's.
I have a Dell Dimension 8400 with 1GB memory, and a 100GB internal hard drive. Pentium 4. Windows XP Professional.When I plug this Maxtor device into my computer, the drive is recognized but causes my network adapter to no longer be recognized. After much troubleshooting and checking the Maxtor website for help, here was the issue: the Personal Storage 3100 is not compatible with Intel 82801 chipsets! I'm not sure, but I think 82801 is a pretty standard chipset by now.Don't buy this drive if you have that chipset. Simple as that. Here is how you can check your "chipset."- Right-click My Computer- Left-click Manage- Right-click Device Manager- On the right panel, expand the menu for "Universal Serial Bus Controllers"- If you see "Intel 82801..." then you should definitely not buy this drive. It won't work.
This device transmits on a common frequency; as a result it is horribly choppy and ultimately useless.
I still have not gotten it to work with my CD player, tape deck, turntable or speakers. Not easy to set up.
I received this camera as a present, probably becuase of its inexpensive price. From the very beginning I had problems with it. It is difficult to load, and you can not turn the flash on or off. Half the time it doesn't rewind, and other times it does. The film compartment opens by itself, ruining all of my pictures. I have wasted FOUR WHOLE rolls of used film one way or the other. Today, I am buying a new one becuase I just threw this one against my wall.Hope this helps and happy shoping!
Alas, I ignored those reviews that mentioned loud thrumming and went ahead and ordered these headphones. On the plus side, they seemed comfortable, the adjustable strap allowing me to place the phones over my ears for optimal listening and comfort. It's important to note that the headphones promise noise-canceling UP TO 85% They did mute the loud sounds from the ventilation system in my office, the whole reason I wanted headphones, but the reduction wasn't 85% What was worse, as I wore the headphones, a sort of humming in the right ear got louder and louder until it interfered with my enjoyment of the music. I returned them. but then Amazon, according to its stated policy, charged me for shipping, which I'd gotten free. So I ended up paying $6.17 plus the cost of return shipping for defective merchandise. Good luck if you order these.
It appears to be smaller on picture, but once you have it then you realize it's too big, not confortable, and the sound quality is not good.
I purchased this item so I could HotSync my Palm Tungsten T3 from my couch which is 15 feet from my computer. According to this product's specs, that should have been well within its operating range. I was very disappointed to find that it only worked within a 10 foot range. I have tried contacting IOGear via email, but they have not responded to my query for help.
I use a Bose QuietComfort 2 and aShure E3c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black); I thought that this might be a good, smaller, alternative to the Bose. Wrong. The JVC HA-NCX77 is useless. After using them for approximately 24 hours on 6 different flights I can state conclusively that they provide effectively no noise reduction beyond what you would expect from an in-ear set like the (much better sounding, more effective, and higher priced) Shure. Most people will probably be better served by just sticking their fingers in their ears for 4 hours ;-)Congratulations to JVC on a good marketing launch for a worthless product.Update (17 Aug 07): After seeing a few positive reviews here, I thought it would be worth exchanging them to see if a I had a bad set. I received a new pair from JVC, put in fresh batteries, re-read the manual, and used them on a trip from Boston to London. Exact same result ... Their noise cancelling is completely ineffective.It's absolutely beyond me how anyone can give these a positive review; I can only conclude that they've never actually used a device that provides effective noise cancellation as opposed to simple passive isolation (e.g. the Shure E3c)For the reviewer who said the Bose are too expensive, I agree. Try theAudio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. They're at least as good as the Bose, possibly better, and are about 60% less expensive.
I bought these and tried them over several days. Not for me, I'm afraid. First, they are really uncomfortable. They simply cannot be adjusted to your ears or, dare I say it, to the shape of your head. The sound with the noise canceling off is simply terrible. With the noise canceling on, the sound is better, but nothing to shout about. Nonetheless, what bothers me most is the simple discomfort of these headphones. They do not adjust to your ears. Ultimately, they're simply uncomfortable.
I purchased these phones in March 2008 and used them seldom. Maybe 20 hours at most. Then they died. Quit. Failed to work any more.The maker tells me they don't bother to do any repairs and the trade in for replacements is essentially the price of a new set. In other words after a few hours of use we have to pay for a new set!I have written AT and told them what I think, and told them I was going to tell the public what I felt too.I will not stand by and let a vendor make garbage, sell it for a high price then not back up the product.The age-old saying is: Price, quality, service: pick any two. Well AT has not one of these! They have high price, low quality, and nonexistent service.Good luck to you with these products, Mr. and Ms. Public.YIKESUPDATEAudio Technica wanted $125 to replace my earphones, plus shipping! I had already ordered a set of Bose Quiet Comfort 15 so - since AT wouldn't consider repairing or even inspecting my set - I decided to see what was wrong on my own. There were no screws showing so I tore the ear piece from the left phone, thinking that I would tear the material, but it came off easily and in one piece. The problem was a bent piece of metal used to contact the + battery terminal. I bent the metal back ever so slightly so it would contact the battery post and the earphones work fine now. The earpiece went back in place easily good as new.The battery contact was badly designed to fail like that. And AT is a rather sad outfit to be uninterested in repairing their product - or even inspecting it. Yoohoo, Audio-Technica: you will never learn how to design by hiding your head in the sand.
My CTA NB2LH battery failed to hold a charge after 18 months of light use. My original Canon brand battery is still going strong after 3 years.
While the Uniden Bearcat BCT8 Warning System may be a great scanner and received mostly great reviews, it was not made clear that this is an analog scanner and will not pick up transmissions made in digital mode.Unfortunately, it was after my 30-day return period had passed that I learned the reason I was having trouble picking up local transmissions was that my local public service agencies broadcast digitally. So a word of caution to prospective buyers, make sure how your local agencies are broadcasting and choose your scanner appropriately.
The item was recieved in used condition even though sold as new. Half the items were already removed from their bags. Upon powering up one screen showed extensive scratching and the other was washed out, the adjustments couldn't fix it, and the picture was all "fuzzy" and "vibrating". Amazon vendor says it shipped directly from Venturer. Packed it all back up the same day I got it and sent it back. Should have read the other reviews before purchasing. After doing so I'm REALLY glad I bought through Amazon and TechNGnet as they were great about the return. I'm out the $20 on the return shipping, but lesson learned. NEVER BUY A VENTURER PRODUCT!!!
I was delighted with my speakers up until about a month ago. I have them hooked up to my PC and the sound quality is awesome -- rich and clear. However, my opinion changed about a month ago when the system died. All of a sudden, when I switched the system on, all I got was intermittent clicking.I sent an email in to Klipsch ProMedia technical support with the symptoms and everything I had done to troubleshoot and the answer came back almost immediately 'Unfortunately, the transistor inside the subwoofer has gone out. Please contact the returns department to arrange an exchange or a repair'. Apparently, this is a fairly common problem with this speaker system.My experience with returns has been poor. It took almost two weeks after initial contact for them to email me to say that a FedEx slip is in the mail for me to return my system for a replacement. Hopefully I'll get a new system and everything will work correctly, but for how long, I wonder?Klipsch have worked hard to make their name synonomous with quality, but based on my experience (and the experience of many other purchasers, I have learned since my system died), this is simply not true with this speaker system. The asking price is a lot of money to spend on a speaker system and I expect much better than this.
The iPod is very good looking, UNTIL you start using it. I used mine for TWO days and then noticed large scratches in the screen (try the search scratches + ipod on google). You'll have to invest in a screen protector to be able to use it (about 50$) (that somehow destroy the idea about great design). That said I know of no protective devices which are able to remain free of scratches (just bought one for 50$ (agent 18) - after one week again a lot of scratches - tried to replace it at apple-store, but not possible). The second problem: no power adaptor for ordinary recharging (have to buy it for something like 40$). Third problem: no remote controlling. AGAIN you have to PAY for this and that's about 50$ more. Last problem: short battery life (and you normally have to let apple replace a used battery). EXPECT TO PAY AT LEAST 150$ MORE AFTER YOU HAVE BOUGHT IT (SERIOUSLY)!!!
I recently bought this camera after reading several good reviews and recommendations. Only after a few shots I realized that the pictures were not as good as I had expected. In fact the pictures weren't even half as good as my 2.5 year old 2.0 MP kodak DC3400 camera. At first I thought that maybe I did not understand the camera settings. But after reading the manual and trying to take pictures in different light conditions and settings, I have realized that it is futile to try to make this camera take better pictures. The pictures are grainy in poor light conditions. They are soft even in good light conditions. The camera is also very sensitive and the pictures often get blurred even with the slightest hand motion.The good seems to be the cool factor (which is why I bought it), and the use of SD cards (which I think is the way to go). But after having used it for sometime now, I have realized that the poor picture quality of this camera outweighs the cool factor, and this camera will go back to where it came from. I will probably end up buying the canon S50 instead.
Bought this to replace the previous version of this because I cracked the arm on the old one. I was pretty happy with the old one, but this one is a different story. The transmission is much weaker than the old one resulting in heavy static. Bass and treble sound very fuzzy. I would definitely not recommend this product to anyone.
I jusst brough a new m:robe mp3 player today. I followed the instructions very carefully and also updated the software.However, it did not play at all. Doesn't matter how many timesI retry to resync, download new song/music; that crappy devicestill doesn't play.I will bring it back to store and return it. I will go to IPODinsteads.
The product was only average and the delivery was comparatively expensive and slow. I was installing a new Tv over the fireplace and because of the questionable quality I returned the product. The customer service was poor and worse their restocking fees resulted in me receiving only half of my purchase price back! So shoppers beware and use another vendor if at all possible!On a good note - the product writer really did well making an average product sound impressive.Run forest run! To another vendor that is cause shopping with these guys is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you'll get.
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.
I bought 2 of these. In the past, I've used Leviton or Siemons. The price for the Tripp Lite panels was significantly lower and I have never had any problem with Tripp Lite power products. None of the terminals on one side of the block (odd numbers jacks) worked. I could only get the pair 1 on each jack to pass. All others showed open. Had the same problem on both panels. Luckily, I only needed 6 ports at each site so I was able to make do. Even if the vendor would replace them, the time to go to the sites and replace them would exceed the value of the product. I will not use them again.
I easily installed this dvd drive in my Dell PC, but when I went to play a DVD the sound was distorted. It played music CD's fine, but the DVD sound was bad. So I went on Lite-On's website for a live chat with a customer support representative. The support rep responded quickly to my question and suggested that I needed a dvd codec. He told me to go to Cyberlink's wbsite and download PowerDVD. In other words, he was telling me to pay more money than the drive cost to be able to properly play DVD's on it. I asked him why they didn't include PowerDVD with the drive, but he couldn't answer me. I am returning the drive to Amazon for a refund and getting another one - and it won't be a Lite-On.
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 the 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.
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
I bought this printer because I was tired of replacing injet cartridges and waiting for injet printouts. The small size of the printer for a color laser was very attractive. The printer, however, is fatally flawed. The black image quality is quite poor and at times unreadable, but we lived with it for most schoolwork. (The color was OK). The printer is very finnicky about the paper. Some types will always jam. Other types will jam frequently. So after about a year, I have given up on this printer. After some research, I purchased a Dell 1320c. After about a week, I am quite happy with this printer. It is larger, but the black and color print is better and so far no paper jams!. It also costs a bit less as well.
This is my second iPod to radio transmitter. The first, a Road Trip survived a 3 week road trip and heavy usage before and after. It got stolen, along with my iPod.I got this one when I replaced my iPod. It worked fine, but seemed to turn itself off when I was not using it. I would pull it out and put it back in and it would come back on. Which I thought was a "feature" - not a bug. Yesterday, when I pulled it out, the entire top part of it came apart. Some of it even was stuck in the lighter cavity, which I'm not sure how I'm going to get out. I'm guessing it was simply faulty, as the turning off would indicate. I am appalled at how quickly my DLO Transpod self-destructed.
I've had my unit about 3 weeks - when it works, it's great - but it crashes almost daily and I'm sending it back tomorrow to Amazon.com. Also, when it crashes - you lose everything. I have a back-up on my computer, so I can reload everything again, but it's a big hassle. It really let me down this week when I was travelling back through Oregon and it just died. The developers need to go back to the drawing board. It has the making of an awesome piece of equipment, it's just not reliable and has too many problems.
I currently use this device like a memory stick , it basiclyhas NO software or operating instructions .
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones that I received were defective and returned for refund. Once you turned the headphones on, a popping, crackling sound started in the left side which got progressively louder until you couldn't stand it. So back to Amazon they go.
I purchased the V-moda headphones as my first foray into In Ear headphones. I immediately enjoyed the sound and the isolation from external noises. The bass was good and my iPod seemed to drive these a lot better than my bulkier over the ear Denon headphones.About a month in I started listening to music and I noticed my stereo center had shifted to the left. I made sure the ear pieces were clean and I tested each one separately. I quickly found the culprit. The right channel was now playing at about 10db lower (i'm guessing ) than the left. Nothing I could do would restore the audio to %100 so I took them back and exchanged for another pair.This second pair again sounded pretty good but about two weeks into it the metal shroud covering the tip of the headphone came loose. I figured "no problem" I'll just superglue it on but somehow that caused some issues and there was intermittent crackling in the audio if the wires were pulled a certain way.Figuring that I didn't want to make yet another return I dealt with the slight crackling at times and went about my business. About 3 weeks later I again had one of the speakers short out and begin playing at a lower volume.I'm not rough on these headphones and I haven't even worked out in them yet i've had two fail to make it to 2 months. I'm reading concerns about the Vmoda durability and I have to back these up. My fear is that every in ear headphone will be like these and basically be disposable.I don't think I'll be buying V-moda again. They sound great for the money but if they cannot make it even half a year what's the point?From now on durability will be as important as sound in future decisions.
Update: Sandisk replaced the defective item. The support team was very responsive, and we went back and forth trying to trouble shoot. I finally had to say that I was 100% sure that it was defective and ask for an RMA. That may have been their next step too, but I didn't wait.The replacement item works fine. Because of the trouble I went through with this, I'm only giving the item 3 stars. But other than the fact that I got a defective product the first time, what a great little portable SD card reader.=============Original Post:MobileMate SD+ SDDR-104 -- I cannot read my 2GB Sandisk microSD card with this reader. I am very disappointed since I bought it specifically for that card. I can read the card using my Sansa MP3 player (in MTP mode)... I can also read the miniSD cards without a problem, but it still won't read the microSD card even when I use a miniSD adapter. I am currently waiting for a response from SanDisk and will update this review when I've heard back from them. Other than this, I've always liked SanDisk products.
The screen resolution is an apology. Pls dont bother yourself buying this product. Go for ones with high resolution screens. This was a complete waste of money and I have learnt my lessons. It now stays redundant at one corner of my room because I have bought a far better set from Boss audio systems.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE INSTRUCTIONS???I put itunes music on it and it didn't play. Don't know how to put stuff on there in RW format and listen to it. The CD-RW doesn't play in this CD-RW player. If I had instructions, maybe I can use it. Who sells an item without instrucitons or a warranty? Bad customer service.
I was hoping to transfer files from 2 old hard drives onto my new computer. Package arrived OK, but the included driver CD was broken in half and couldn't be used. The package is not a box but a plastic bag. It was literally stuffed into the mailing envelope. I emailed company and was given an alternative way to get my computer to recognize the attached cable with hard drive. NO LUCK. Tried it on a couple computers with different operating systems, Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Vista. Emailed company again. They gave me a return authorization number. Really? The postage to send it back would have cost almost as much as the cable did. So, this piece of unuseable hardware sits in a box.To their credit, the company did respond within a day or 2 of my emails. However, they should have been able to supply me with a new CD or a link to download the driver. Searches for the driver yielded no results that worked.Not terribly happy with this cable or the company that supplied it.
Since it lacks a button to activate or deactivate its built-in flash, it flashes even you're taking pictures in bright sunny conditions.
I don't know what else to say. I'm not good at explain the technical stuff. But getting this headphone is a big disappointment! I don't know how it gets such a good review. The thing is, I got this when it was on sale. ( I also use my gift card) So It makes me feel little better I guess. This product really ruin my expectation though.I have a tiny head. And this headphone is extremely tight on me!!! The cushion around the ear is kinda hard. I can't even stand to wear it more than mins! The sounds quality is just awful. Seriously, It's worst than a 20 dollar earphone. I might got spoil from all these Good headphone I got. Also, this is a closed headphone. This was the reason I wanna get it, how ever, my roommate can listen to my audio from my headphone! Plus, I didn't turn it loud.Well, at last I have to say, my audio set is not extremely bad though. I'm using Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi. Of course I can't compare mine to other Pro. But I had use other headphones and it plays wayyyyyy better music than this HD280! Or maybe I need a better sound card or amplified. For my budget, I don't think I would change my whole audio set to match this headphone, NOT WORTH IT.
With every roll I shoot there are several photos that are missing or labeled (UNABLE TO READ) also known as corrupted files. I paid $200 for this card in August of 2006, when 4GB cards were more expensive. I used it with my Canon EOS 5D and EOS 20D, and card reader, there is always some data missing. If you travel and you need to be able to download ALL the photos you shot, as precious moments come only once!! -then DO NOT USE this card, even if it was given to you for free--Try Sandisk Flash cards instead or Sandisk ultra II-they never failed me.
Don't buy it. Every time I'd put the memory card in, it never reads them and the cards are wrecked (the prongs become bent).
My husband was diagnosed with a cyst on his vocal chord and was unable to speak for 3 weeks. We ordered this product to use during this time. The item with picture was listed at $139 with a 90% discount. When we received the confirmation of order email, the item being shipped to us was a car adapter. My husband forwarded the email to Amazon with a complaint. Amazon credited us the amount we paid, but we never received an apology or digital notepad. Obviously, we were EXTREMELY disappointed!!!
I ordered it because it said it was compatible with all ipods...not true. Therefore, don't know if the thing works.
I received only the suction cup mount, but not the bracket shown in the picture, my order looks like item 010-10747-00 from Garmin, which is only the mount. This obivously makes the mount useless, since I'm purchasing this mount to replace one that was stolen. I'm still trying to figure out if it was a mistake from Amazon, or the item does not come with the bracket. I would rather have purchased this directly from Garmin, since now Amazon is giving me headache and money loss from having to return the item for refund.
This router works wonderfully but only when it works :(. I have to recycle the power at least once in 2-3 days. Already went through one exchange - same problem again. After 90 days, Netgear does not provide support - so I don't know how will the 3 year warranty work. Seems like after 90 days, one has to go though the premium support first ($2 per min) and if they agree later that there is a hardware problem, they will refund the support fee and replace the product, otherwise ......Don't buy this router if you are looking for a reliable and troublefree router. D-link, US Robotics may be a better choice.
The lid of the storage box doesn't fit the box. The lid looks to be made for a box that is about 1/2 inch wider. Since the width of the box is only 5.2 inches, the extra 1/2 inch is relative large in comparison. And because of the width of the lid, the box doesn't really close. The lid just sits loosely on the top of it. The boxes are okay if you don't plan to place them where people can see them. I gave the box only 1 star because of the poor fit and also because the seller failed to response when I emailed them. I have waited almost 2 weeks and still no reply.
Maybe so, but the FX300 we received will not work! There is no sound, and yes, the simple directions were followed to a T. We get power but no sound after adjusting volume on both the speaker system and on the actual MP3 player. What a pain to have to ship it back...
Sorry, People, but you get what you pay for. The speakers come connected to the wires so you don't have much leeway in terms of placement...you can only stretch them "so far" from the receiver. Tinny sound, especially when you click to Surround Sound (adds too much treble). Cheap looking, way too deep (wouldn't fit on my stereo shelf). Too bad I didn't get a chance to listen in a store before buying.
My Lumix TZ5 came with a Dolica camera case and 2GB Kingston SD card with the Dolica logo (no speed indicated). I got the Adata class 6 turbo and tested it in the camera at high burst speed against the Kingston. I got 26 pics before pause with the Adata and 75 pics with the Kingston.
I saw all of the reviews on these cables and the price is right! So I decided to buy three of these cables. The first one I opened had snow on the bottom of the picture. I sent an e mail to the company and they told me to try the other two to see if they work. The second cable had bad snow all over the picture. The third one had a slight snow ( best one out of the three ) but the picture quality was not there. They told me to send them all back for a refund. Its not even worth sending back because of the shipping. DO NOT BUY THESE CABLES!!! I guess you get what you pay for. I can't understand the great reviews that the other customers wrote.
Out of the box the trackball SQUEAKS, a day or two later it starts to stutter. Gets to a corner of the screen and gets stuck, taking many tries to get it out. This is going back to Amazon. The search for a decent mini keyboard with a smooth fast responsive trackball continues. Fentek puts out a mini keyboard w/trackball USB that I have used --3 keyboards in 3 years. They all manage to breakdown in the 13th month, just past the warranty period. That is the reason I was trying out the Adesso. I use the keyboard for serious typing as well as surfing and video editing. A mini with a trackball keeps me out of physical therapy. But most of the new ones are for multi media home theater use and not for serious computing. If anyone finds a good mini keyboard w/trackball, please post!
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.
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.
This tv was nice when i first got it - now that the capacitor isn't working (started not working before the tv was two years old) i don't care for it.....will cost way too much to fix and samsung did not compensate - i am truly disappointed with this purchase.....
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.
I got this player half year ago, and actually have been using it for 3 months. I applauded for its oustanding price/feature ratio until recently it broke down. Its mechanical moving part, including laser head and CD spinner, frequently locked itself, generating huge &quot;click&quot; sound. If it's lucky starting playing a CD, everything is okay. But when it moves from one CD to another, in random or sequencial order, the moving part gets stuck forever. Yes, I bought it at a very sweet price, as long as it still worked. To me, the moving mechanism inside is kinda fragile.
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.
Well, the other reviews were right. They break entirely too easily. I bought a pair and they were great for my workouts. But one day I was extending one of the earphone legs and it snapped in half. But I liked the phones so much, and they were cheap, so I figured, "I can afford to buy these if I can get six months or so use of them." So I bought two more pairs and was really careful with these.Well they lasted about six months each and I went to buy more pairs but the price went up 50%! So I'm switching to something that might last longer.There are three potential break points: each earphone leg extends to your comfort level. each of these can break at the extension point. Also the phones fold in three places: at the extension points and in the middle of the headband piece. The last pivot place can also break (twice in my case). Thin metal in place of thin plastic would make much more sense.
I've had two types of Sangean radios of this size and I use them to fall asleep at night. I thought this model would be a big improvement over the larger black one, but changing stations is hitting one button and then another button and then if you wait a few seconds, you have to do that all over again.With the slightly larger black unit, you just push one button to go through every programmed channel in every band, much more convenient. This unit has good sound quality and would be the best unit they ever produced if only they had made the channel surfing a one button deal that was always available instead of button, button, button, button.Except for the pain in the tuckus channel changing this is an excellent unit, but for me that one annoyance dooms it. Buy a Sangean, just not this particular model.Also, the older black and very small silver models had a headset jack that broke easily and they have replaced that with a good jack and Sangean offered to trade in the old models with defective headset jacks for newer units of the same style. That was certainly a positive demonstration of good customer service. Anyone can buy a defective part for their production line, not every company will be so ethical as to replace the unit well after the warranty because they found out they had sourced a defective part.
As a web developer I needed my wireless router to have port forwarding so I could host ftp and web servers from my computer behind the router. Although the router allowed me to network the computers and connect to the Internet, port forwarding (although conceptually easy to set up) did not work. A call to Netgear tech support did not help. Returned it, bought linksys, and port forwarding worked first time.
The power button broke 4 months after I bought it-- a month after the warranty expired. So, obviously I'm pretty p.o.'d right now. I've been using Sony sports tv/radio products for many, many years and I'm going to go back to that quality manufacturing. I only tried Sangean (after my Sony SRF-M80V finally died) because I saw the reviews that said it pulled in AM stations really well. In actuality, it didn't perform any better at reception than my Sony.
NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!Have had excellent experience with Logitech in the past however, with this setup the keyboard has difficulty being recognized by the poorly written software program (Setpoint). Version 3.xx was shipped with the keyboard and when I upgraded to the latest version of Setpoint from the Logitech site, the mouse and keyboard could not be detected. Uninstall new version and reinstall old. Mouse and keyboard recognized. Reboot, only mouse recognized. Attempts to connect in vain. Uninstall and reinstall Setpoint(old version)keyboard and mouse recognized. Either the hardware is a problem or the software not well written. Only have had to reinstall software twice in the last two weeks. Think I am going back to the mouse & keyboard combo had since Win98. P.S. Mouse works flawlessly, would recommend as stand alone.6/8/08 UpdateGive up on this device. Listing on Craigslist.
I support computers for a living and I cant see how anyone can say this printer is good for anything but problems. I have had 4 of these now, after buying the original one BRAND NEW, all it did was paper jam. I was sent 3 more REFURBISHED printers by Lexmark (They seem to think I want a refurb. printer), and ALL PAPER JAM. I went down to circuit city the other day and there was one on display--WITH A PAPER JAM. In the end I have a laser printer that doesnt do anything but jam. And I will NEVER buy a Lexmark anything as long as I live.
Tried burning it on my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop DVD burner using Nero 6.6.0.15. Burn fails 100 % of the time. Not sure if its media fault. Have ordered a NEC 3520A burner. Will try and update. Two stars for the price.Update..It works on my NEC 3520A as external DVD writer with Toast Titanium 6.1.1 on Powerbook G4 Mac OS X 10.3.9. 100%.
I bought this card and the matching netgear router at the same time. I had throughput problem which was resolved after searching internet. However, the connection keeps dropping randomly, no matter what I did.I exchanged a few emails with their support. No help there, then they asked me to call so that we could try a few things together.I called this evening. After long wait and answering questions like serial number/model number/etc., I was really amazed in the end that the clueless netgear representative told me the solution was to go back to store and return the product.It seems that they don't give a damn to their customer or their buggy product.To make things worse, the barely English speaking representative didn't want to find me a technition who knows a bit more than registering the product, he didn't want to tell me his name, and he didn't connect me to his supervisor either. I have to say that I've never ever had this kind of bad customer service call with any company.Netgear set the new low record, congratulations!
After extensive comparison of digital camcorders, I bought this camera as a well-priced entry level alternative to higher-priced models that all have limitations.The video produced by this camera was simply unacceptable to me and I returned it. The images were grainy and highly pixelated. I thought this problem might be improved with use of an S-video hookup but it was the same (or worse). I also thought it might have been a &quot;low-light&quot; problem but the same thing was true (although less dramatic) shooting in well-lit rooms and even outside in the sunshine.The problem was probably exacerbated by the fact that I have a fairly large projection TV but when I hooked it up to a smaller tube set, the image was still very grainy.Too bad. I like the feel of the unit and the feature set was good. COuldn't keep it though because the picture would drive me crazy.
Everyone told me to switch from Olympus to Canon to play with the big boys, but I don't see it. Pictures are grainy, flash is overpowering, and the focus is just.. flat and one dimensional. I intend to upgrade, but my wonderfulOlympus Camedia C-4000 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoomtook WAY better pictures, hands down. I'm going back to Olympus.
I was really looking forward to this. But after putting it up I found that a ten dollar pair of rabbit ears work much better. I get the same channels and they come in very poorly.I wouldn't waste your money on these!!
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.
Good touchscreen and simple menu's do not make up for serious flaws in design -- all directions disappear when connection to satellite is lost (this happens often in metropolitan areas). What would be better is when the conection is lost only your location should should stay the same but the directions prior to the lost connections should continue to be displayed; directions are listed using north/south etc instead of right and left turns; directions only show next turn even when there is an immediate turn after the next turn; zoom out is very limited.
This router was fairly easy to set up and worked well for about 6 months before it started dropping connections. For all practical purposes after only 2 years it has become a useless piece of junk. It won't keep a connection more than 5 minutes when you can actually get a connection at all. At first unplugging it for a few seconds would get it going again but that rarely works anymore. I replaced it with a Linksys. I will never buy another D-Link product.
I've used mant different brands of CDR on many different burners. Imations have the highest failure rate by far. Out of 100 discs, usually only about 60% burn clean. Try another brand.
This printer worked perfectly for all of about 2 months. After 2 months, it completely stopped printing for some reason (not due to low ink - I replaced the ink cartridges and it still wouldn't print).The other day I tried to fix the printer, and it didn't work. So I called up customer service, which told me I was out of the warranty period (I bought it over 6 mos. ago), and instead of offering to help me fix it, he tried for about 15 minutes to sell me a new printer!!! Finally I said no thanks, please just fix the existing problem -- to which he said "in order to continue this call it will cost $34.99 b/c you are out of the warranty period"!!!!! I then found free product support online... kind of like an IM... so I was chatting with a tech person for about 20 minutes, and in the middle of our conversation, in the middle of her helping me, she just signed off!!! Talk about TERRIBLE customer support!!!I will never buy an HP Printer again, ever.
If you are looking for an inexpensive computer sound system with THUNDERING BASS, but terrible audio quality than this is for you! I purchased a Cyber Acoustics speaker system a few years ago from K-mart and was pleasantly surprised by the audio quality. Being in the market again, I remembered how pleased I was and decided to try them again. I typically use my computer speakers for listening to music.If you care about audio quality, this system is a big mistake. The bass is WAY to heavy, and the little speakers ridiculously shrill, resulting in an awful sound of overwhelming bass mixed with a cacophony of nail on chalk board sounds. The mid range is almost completely absent. Imagine Alicia Keys, with the thumping bass and shrill highs on the piano with her voice muffled.
Man, how many cheap battery-operated products have been made with those stinking battery doors with the small plastic tabs, meant to keep the battery door closed, that break on the sides? It's 2012, China! Get a clue!That's not the best part, though... This unit was broken right out of the box! I pulled it out and looked at it and thought "There seems to be a lot of space between the battery door and the flash." Sure enough, looked closer, and one of the little plastic tabs was busted off. I immediately wrapped it back up and requested an RMA. The seller was good about taking it back, but did not offer an exchange, and by the way, how did the thing go out the door in the first place, unless someone else bought it first, broke the tab, then returned it and cited some other reason than "Well, I broke it so I don't want it any more..."?OK, OK, deep breath... I've been happy with Sunpak flash units in the past, but I would advise staying away from the PZ40X unless you like peeling duct tape every time you have to replace a battery...
Missed out on a sale because there are no dimensions. I already have DVD player that is too big for cabinet - doors won't close.
Am upset with this one because the suction cup does not grib on that vechile sucaion toplllllll how is that am sold the wrong item and the mount wont lock inside the mount.
Product does not install on Vista 64-bit at all. Purchased this device to capture, back up and edit old home videos. Also tried Diamond vc600 with equally disappointing results. Ended up with Roxio 2010 Special Edition which has the capture device and editing software. Worked right out of the box for a similar price.
Bought this great TV in Dec 05. Very pleased with it until went wrong!!Samsung very unhelpful, basically, "tuff only a one year warranty and we aren`t going to help you in any way with the estimated $900 repair bill!!" I will never ever buy another Samsung product due to their lack of "service"!!! Please join me.
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 wanted a GPS to use on a road trip to Arizona and ordered a GPS 10 to use with a Dell Axim PDA. Got he GPS 10 at end of April and used a couple of times. It worked as advertised. On the road trip to Arizona I plugged it into the cigeratte lighter to charge the battery. The unit got so hot I could not hold it. After that the GPS 10 would not come back on.I have been trying for 3 days to call Garmin tech support and it is almost always busy. I did get thru once after holding for 45 minutes. After listening to the menu I selected the Outdoor option and was on hold some more. Finally someone answered the phone, said I was in the wrong que, tried to transfer me but we got disconnected. Tried calling again and was busy.Finally got on the web site and sent a message to tech support. After 36 hrs. I got a response that said send it back for repairs.Recieved the new one and got the blue tooth to connect to my PDA (dell axim 51v) but it would not connect to the Garmin Que software. Another call to Garmin (busy, hold, disconnect, busy again) after a week or so finally got thru to Garmin. Seems I needed a new unlock code since I changed units and the software is linked to the GPS unit and they must match. Once you get them all connected it works. But the next time you want to use it you must delete the Bluetooth connection and go thru the Bluetooth setup again.If you use it with Microsoft Streets the unit will connect and follow along with little effort. The only problem is that MS streets will only download a small area at a time to the PDA. But it does work if you stay in the small area or load another map set.Bottom Line - I've had the system for 4 plus months and haven't got it to work properly in the whole time. Wasn't a good use of a couple hundred bucks
I thought I'd be getting a funtional machine, but it literally doesn't record messages of 10 seconds or less. This is an impossible situation for those who sometimes get short messages as you will not even know you received them!I'm going to try to return it.
I used this product once and it made it necessary to completely restore my IPOD . . . after much, much hassle.
Save your money, it doesn't work. The little beep when you pick up phone will drive you batty. The telemarketers still call.
If you have a Bellsouth DSL Westell Modem with a static IP address, this router does not work. If you hire professional help (which most of us will not do) they may be able to set it up for you, however, it will not be a reliable connection. I recommend a NO BUY for this one for use with Bellsouth DSL modems (at least with the modem I have).
I purchased these to use with my computer. As soon as they plug in to the computer they simply buzz and the sound increases as you turn the volume up. This is not a subtle buzz, it is very loud. It is impossible to use these speakers. Unfortunatley, I threw the box away as was unable to return them. I absolutely HATE these speaker and they are complete garbage. I just wanted something simple and inexpensive, but they do not function at all. DO NOT BUY THEM.
Vibe Cellular was the vendor, but probably the rest are the same. Ordered Plantronics MX250 EarBud Universal Headset, but received a cheap knockoff that only vaguely resembled the MX250 but did not match the Plantronics quality.
All this little thing does is send a spoken message in the proper form to notify a telemarketer to take you off their list.Unfortunately not all such telemarketers heed the request!
I chose this product because so many people in the wedding business recommended it for low light situations. The 2.8 aperture was nice but this lens was not sharp. Every single one of my shots was the same. Very soft in the center. Even my mother who knows NOTHING about photography and lenses noticed it. I sent it back. I've heard some people say that they bought this lens and it was sharp....I guess it's hit or miss....good luck!
Sennheiser brands this item with the phrase "Bass-Driven Sound," which is accurate if your idea of "driven" is "total frequency domination at the expense of all melodic content." The lack of balance across the spectrum makes listening to anything other than bass-fluxed pop pointless; the volume levels necessary to hear upper-mids and treble from an itunes store m4a file is a virtual guarantee of eventual hearing loss. Really a very poor design, even at this price point where disposability rules. If you actually want to hear someone singing, take a pass on these.
No driver for OSX 10.4 tiger!Current driver prints 4 copies when you ask for 2,, Will not print a web page from the browser. Have not seen any acknoledgement on there site about this, NOR a timetable when the driver will be fixed,. The color is terrible after callibration,,,, calibration, panel selection does not work and will not reset to factory defaults..ENVELOPES, have tried 3 different kind of envelopes and JAMMED ON ALL.You must unload the paper tray to print batch envelopes and resize it, even if its just for one envelope. Manual didnt clearly specify which way to load envelopes .and in the end not helpfull in several areas, nor was the lack of a functional driver. The printers control center software is a awkward affair compaired to other brands i have used. I cant reccomend this printer for any thing more than a paper weight for a Windows or Mac user , personal or business.....
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 bought 2 of the Plextor PlexWriters it turned out to be an expensive joke. One was a gift and the other for myself. Mine didn't last 2 months before it broke down. The seller replaced it with a new one. Which last almost to the end of the year warrenty before it completely broke down. I never used mine over 12 to 15 times the entire year. The one for the gift lasted about 5 months and had to be sent in for repairs under warrenty. It lasted about another 4 months after it was repaired before it quit again. I gave this product a one star rating which is more than it deserves.
I live in a three story A-Frame (wood) and use a 2Wire 1000SW G. I purchased this product to replace my DWL650+ pc card since it would drop from 22mb to 11mb from the first to the third floor (router being on first fl.), and so with this adapter's outside mounted anntena and ratings herein I calculated that this adapter would solve my problems. WRONG I either did not receive signal or reported a 1mb connection. Heck even my Toshiba PPC with its Sandisk Compact Flash adapter gets better signal at 2mb in the same location and in comparasion the receiving anntena of the MS 2.0 USB adapter is 25 times larger. Size is often not better! Very unhappy about claims versus realtiy. But thx to Amazon for FREE returns. Later guys.....
Before thinking about this product, please understand the following shortcoming: It does NOT allow file names longer than 8 characters (like DOS standard). If you attempt to store a file on it with a name longer than 8 characters, a popup window gives you the option to truncate the name or simply abort the task.I contacted Lexar customer service and they confirmed this design problem and said there is nothing I could do about it.For me, this makes the Lexar 1GB 2.0 USB Jumpdrive unusable. In contrast, my SanDisk 128MB allows all of my Windows lengthy file names without any trouble.Buyer beware!!!
These chargers DO NOT work with the 4G Nano. Apple apparently changed the way these devices charge. Make sure it is specifically for a 4G Nano if you have this device.
I cannot recommend purchasing this item.First, you cannot change parental settings while a disc is in the player. I had to call customer support to find out why I couldn't get the password turned off. Turning the password off for EVERY dvd disc you put in gets old fast.Second, the player is very loud when reading the disc. There is a whirring noise that is quite noticeable to me which I have not noticed with other players. Its like you can hear the motor spinning the disc or something - quite annoying.Third, if you would like to listen to radio whatsoever half of your stations will not come in clearly. Stations that are local and come in loud and clear on every other radio for even miles away are pure static on this thing. Some stations come in clearly, but others don't. My boombox from 1988 picks up radio better than this thing does.Fourth, player skips during dvd playback. For commercially pressed discs, I have noticed it skip during the switchover between layers on a disc. For home burned discs it will often skip and hang several times - it doesn't matter whether it is a single or dual layer disc.Finally, hope that you don't need support on this product. The one time I called customer support they couldn't wait to get me off the line, encouraging me to use the slower online assistance instead. When I have tried to use the online assistance part the website has been down and returns an error before I can actually get any help with the aforementioned complaints.PROS: I will include a short list of pros since it is not entirely useless. It plays audio and mp3s very well. Of course you have to close off the player in a cabinet so that the sound of the disc spinning doesn't detract from the music and then you can't use the remote control. It has been nice though to play dvds full of audio tracks on it. These don't seem to skip like the video tracks do.This particular model is the MCD700/37 which I received as a Christmas present. I was not aware of all the shortcomings it had until later and am currently in the process of trying to get something done about it.
I picked this portable DVD player out for Christmas two years ago. When comparing it to other models, it compared favorably. The Initial IDM-1731 had many of the features (large screen, progressive scan, decent battery life...) I was looking for at an average price at the time (around $250). A year later, I found myself quite frustrated with a virtually unusable DVD player; the hinges on the screen broke after a year of gentle use.Pros-This DVD player has a nice sized seven-inch screen; if the screen were larger the player would be bulky; smaller, and the image is hard see. This screen is also wide, a good shape for wide screen movies.Progressive Scan- Progressive Scan is a clearer way of projecting an image. With a regular TV, the vertical lines of pixels (blocks of color) on the screen are shown first, then the horizontal lines. Think of the vertical lines as odd numbers and the horizontal lines as even numbers. In a regular TV the image is displayed (1,3,5,7,9, ...) then (2,4,6,8, ...). With progressive scan, the image is displayed with alternating horizontal and vertical lines, (1,2,3,4,5,6, ...). This results in a sharper picture.This player comes with a good accessories bundle. You get an A/C (wall) charger, a car charger, remote control, and A/V cables to hook it up to a TV.Good anti-skip system. I never saw this DVD player skip, even on bumpy Michigan roads.This DVD player can play several types of media. DVDs, CDs, MP3s, CD-RsCons-The Hinges- Within a year the hinges cracked and broke, naturally right after it came off warranty. When they first broke, I was able to hold the monitor in place and continue to watch movies. Now, the damage is more extensive and the player is nearly completely useless. There are two small metal parts located in the hinges that must be in contact for the screen to work, not a wire. The hinges on this player are small, about an inch wide, having broken off; you need to hold the screen just right to get any image (impossible on roads with potholes or expansion joints). When looking for portable DVD players, try to find one with large hinges. Look at the hinge on the Initial IDM-9520.Fragile. We were careful when using this player and were not rough with it. It broke under normal use.Slow To Load. Some DVDs would take a while to start after being loaded; some DVDs took multiple tries.No case included. This was no big deal but a case was definitely needed to carry around player and accessories.Although this DVD player did its job well, I would not recommend buying it because of its lack of durability. Purchasing this product is a gamble, will it break, and if so, before it comes off warranty? I would recommend a different DVD player, even from Initial, with more robust hinges.
I purchased these after the cord on my cx500 started shorting out....I purchased these for 1/2 the price of the cx500, however they do NOT sound anywhere close to the cx500. A couple of co-workers tried them out and loved them, but they don't sound good to me even with the base turned up on my iphone. There is way too much "tin" sound for my taste, I like treble, but it is a bit extreme. I purchased through Amazon, they are not fakes....BEWARE OF FAKES.
1. Tuning Problems:Beware of this product. My $25 Grundig pocket radio outperformsit! I live in Boston which admittedly is full of radio signal overlap.So okay its a little harder to tune a radio station here. This productdoes as bad a job of tuning as any I have ever seen. The signalleakage is all over the dial. It gets about 4 stations clearly in alocation that has hundreds of stations.2. Using it for IPod speakers:It is a very clean looking design but as far as using it for ipodplayback remember that it doesn't have any remote controlfeatures or playback info so you are restricted to turning youripod on and letting it play away. You better really believethat life is random ;-)
This battery is not working. I have ordered this battery for Sony Cybershot DSC-P100. I have received the battery on time and I charged it for hours but it doesn't seem to be working. The camera powers up and immediately switches off. I don't know may be I got the wrong one. It is real waste of time. I am going to return this and not going to recommend this to anyone based on my experience.
Well, it might not be a piece of technological genious, but hey, it's only 40 bucks! If you want a quality digital recorder, don't even LOOK at anything under $150. Otherwise, for $40, you're silly not to think of it as a toy.
I have had two of these unites die within two years of owning them . They used to last much longer. I would not recommend them to anyone.
I bought this prodcut with the hopes of sitting in my dining room or living room and working from there...however, the range just did not allow for it. It was easy to set up, just like my hard wired router, but I could not believe how slow it was and how weak the signal seemed to be.I am going to try another brand, but unfortunately I believe all these wireless networking devices are going to have problems with my house, my 2.4ghz phone and my need for spped.
I guess I shouldn't have expected much from speakers at this price, but these really were very disappointing. The mids and highs were very muffled. It sounded like listening to a low bit-rate internet radio station on laptop speakers. Rather spend an extra $10-$20 and get yourself a decent pair of Pioneer or Rockford Fosgates.
I bought this transmitter for my iPod 60 video and it worked fine for the first 3 months although I hardly used it. I like to listen to satellite radio. It just sat in my car most of the time. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not. Maybe the sunlight, I don't know, but it just stopped working. I noticed the light wouldn't come on. I thought something was wrong with my cigarette lighter at first but after plugging in other things that worked, I knew that wasn't the case. Some times when I plug it in I see it light up and then it works but soon after, it stops again. Sometimes I hit it and it starts working again. I don't know what the problem is, but everything else works fine in my cigarette lighter so I'm pretty sure it is the Kensington transmitter. Having to beat it in order to use it to me is too much of a hassel. Spend your hard earned money on something else.
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.
I put these in my kid's toys. They were dead in a week without the toy being used. The Energizer Bunny would be dead before he was turned on. By contrast the Panasonic HHR-3UP equivalent lasts for months.If you are going to charge and use right away, they'll be fine (e.g. tape player). If you put them in something (camera, toy, flashlight) that you may want to use later, forget it.Amended Sept 2011:For Low Self Discharge NiMH batteries look for "Pre-charged" or "ready to use", such as the Sayno Eneloop (or Duracell "Staycharged", Rayovac "Hybrid".) EverReady/Energizer does not have a low self discharge NiMH as of late 2011.
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 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.
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.
These earbuds sounded great when I got them, then like everyone else, the left side dropped to about 2 Db (almost inaudible) after 1 year and 4 months of very tender care. Who wants to pay this price for earbuds and have them only last a year or slightly more? If this is ok with you, go ahead and get them, as they do sound good, just be warned you will be replacing them soon after. V Moda offered me 50% off new ones (list price- meaning I'd pay more than what Amazon sells them for everyday!). I told them why would I throw good money after bad- they should be giving me a new pair and be ashamed of themselves for attempting to be a quality company. Please.
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!
Bad:- Too fragile. I dropped it a few times and the joystick just stopped working, making the player unusable. Lots of people have complained about this player's resilience. It doesn't last more than 1 or 2 years, sometimes much less.- Mysterious user interface. 16 effective buttons (3 on top, up, down, left, right, center, each with tap and hold-down varieties) working differently in each of 5 modes (mp3, radio, recording, menu, file list). It was hard to remember what does what. The labeling is useless. You'll find yourself saying: "Was that a press-and-hold or tap? Damn, what did I do now?" And you'll end up having recorded 20 files of radio static.- Awkward user interface. It's hard to move my finger from the joystick to the buttons without looking at the player.- Software doesn't allow you to reorder the files.- Low memory. A little more money will get you a lot more memory.- Non-standard behind-the-head earphone design.Good:- Earphone sound quality.- Plays the audio from an ASF video file. Sometimes plays the audio from an SWF file.- The display.- Compact size.- Lots (too many?) customizable settings.
1st one died with minimal use (too late to return to store). Contacted Adata about warranty. They required copy of receipt and photo of front and back of the card. They did accept jpeg via email but definitely save your receipt. Sent my bad card in and got brand new replacement card. Tried using it and it is DOA. My card reader works fine with Kingston and Sandisk sdhc. I've only had 2 sdhc failures and both were with adata 4gb turbo sdhc. Probably giving up on the warranty service as getting bad cards as replacement is just not worth the time.
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.
When i first recieved this item, it worked perfectly. Great sound quality, it recharched my iPod, and it was cheap. However, after about three weeks the built-in iPod recharger began to not work. After another week, only three of the speakers worked. After about another two weeks, only two speakers worked. The speakers were good quality to begin with and easy to travel with, however, now only two speakers work and most of the time, there's static. It seemed like it was worth the money at first, but now I'm begining to doubt that.
Sunpak Digital Camera Flash Adapter's build is like a toy! The advertisement is "universal" but it cannot take my Nikon flash physically (so I don't know whether the electronics work together). Of course it is returned to the seller.
One month ago I purchased a SanDisk 1 GB Ultra II SD memory card to use in my Canon PowerShot S2 IS camera. My choice of the SanDisk card was based on SanDisk's reputation for quality and reliability. Within one month, the card failed---so much for SanDisk's quality. My next shock was to learn that the turnaround time for a replacement would be four to six weeks. This is because SanDisk has none of these cards in stock, even though most retail sources have them available for immediate shipping. This makes absolutely no sense to me and seems to be a very dim-witted way to run a business.What is worse, the technical support person I contacted couldn't have cared less about my problem and shoved me off on someone called the "RMA Coordinator". This turned out to be a person who doesn't bother to respond to customer E-mail, even after repeated requests---so much for SanDisk's reliability. In fact, all of my attempts to communicate with SanDisk personnel, from SanDisk founder Dr. Eli Harari on down, have failed.In spite of Harari's technological accomplishments, my experience has led me to believe that he heads a company that is producing an inferior product and which is staffed by people who obviously can't take care of business. Or don't care to.Other people have no doubt had different experiences with SanDisk and their products. However, I can only base my opinions of the company and their memory cards on what I have experienced.Therefore, as a result of my dissatisfaction with SanDisk, I have to say that if you're looking for a memory card that is high quality and won't fail in one month of relatively light use, look elsewhere. And if you care about reliable customer service, choose another company other than SanDisk.As far as I'm concerned, they should rename the company SadDisk
Hard to tell if the cartridge or the printer feed stopped working, but I've had fee problems with this printer since day 01.
When i recieved the package of paper, it had been opened, and re taped shut. I noticed the edges of the paper had been exposed to light. I am able to cut off the edges, and use the sides for test strips and use the center for printing pictures, but i am very disappointed. The Pearl paper is excellent though. i love the finish.
Product not working upon arrival. used 2 different light bulbs and still not working. i was looking forward for this product so i can play around with it but i guess ill just have to buy a different one. Product made in China so theres 60% chance that yours might come broken too!!
Read the reviews, ordered the deal, got burned. The card is garbage, drops in and out, the router drops in and out, then fried a fews days later. Back to Linkysys for now.
I ordered this adapter to use with my ipod shuffle & tried connecting it to my Bose speaker dock, my JBL200 & my Panasonic SC-HC20.It DID NOT WORK with any of these. I contacted the seller & they graciously offered to replace my item, which they did, but the replacementdidn't work either. Nice idea, but a bad purchase. Save your money. My suggestion is that the seller remove this from their inventory.
Nikon 5700 Digital CameraBefore you make a decision to buy the Nikon 5700 camera, consider a badly designed aspect on this camera's view finder. The picture you view through the electronic view finder, lags behind the real image, and it feel like what you see is being dragged across the viewer. In other words, for a fast moving scene, it is almost impossible. Another major draw back is a flare across the view finder. On a sunny day, you won't be able to properly compose a picture more or less when you are facing a bright subject. The view finder presents a wash out with vertical strips across even at low settings of 1SO 100.
I bought this because my laptop was having serious overheating issues. Not only could I feel the base being extremely hot, it had started to some times turn off randomly due to the overheating. Maybe the laptop was too far gone and this cooling pad was too late a purchase. Regardless, it did not help the case at all. Look elsewhere.
I bought two of these routers 2-3 yrs ago and I had intermittent problems with the computers loosing connection with the router and I think one of the ports was dead on arrival and other died sometime in the last few months.In the last couple of days my staff complained of very slow connection and loss of connection to the router which was corrected on unpowering the device and repowering .But today both my servers lost connection to the router and trouble shooting took a lot of valuable time while my patients were waiting and I had to get a new switch but a different make to connect to the router. It is very frustrating and I do not have time to contact tech support because most of the time ,I am connected to somebody who I think is reading from a script and half the time I get the impression they do not know what they are talking about especially if the support is from US.I have decided that I won't buy or recommend Linky's products to anyone!Peter
I purchased this router thinking it was one of the better ones. Boy was I wrong. Just reading these reviews it dropped off line over 8 times. I even unplugged the cordless phone to see if it would make a difference. I will try to update the firmware, but I really don't have the time to fix a &quot;New&quot; product. I will try to return to Amazon and purchase something else locally. I had better send this now that it is still up and running before it gooooeeesss........
I bought this because I wanted a cheap wireless-N adapter to take advantage of my dual-band Linksys WRT400N router. Installation was a breeze, once plugged in Windows 7 recognized it right away and automatically installed the appropriate drivers. There is no need to install the TrendNET provided software.However to my disappointment this adapter is no faster than the wireless-G on my laptop and is much less stable as well. I experienced periodic drops in my connection which is bearable most of the time, but becomes more annoying during video streaming and online gaming. Like other reviewers, I can only get a maximum of 130 out of the advertised 300 Mbps, and often times the number dips even lower. I am only two rooms away from the router and my laptop in the same room gets perfect reception.EDIT: I've figured out that you have to configure your channel width to 40 MHz to connect at 300 mbps. However, the connection is extremely unstable at that point it becomes completely useless.Overall, this product meets my needs for now, but I will probably upgrade to a better adapter in a few months.By the way, the shape of the card is rectangular, not triangular as the picture suggests.PROS:Low price ($20 when I bought it)Easy install, Windows 7 recognized it right away, no need to install provided drivers.A decent solution for internet use and some downloadingCONS:Costs $50 at the time of reviewPeriodic drops in connection; very annoying when trying to watch streaming video or play games online.does not connect to 5 ghz networksgets nowhere near the advertised 300 mbps
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.
Print server requires fairly in depth knowlage to set up. After setting ip address and being able to ping the address. I could still not get my offices printer to work properly. Even worse the support from D-link support was poor to say the least. I returned the item and bought a hp printer that had a nic port included in printer
Normally, the Disney Company only partners with superior companies to produce goods bearing the Disney name or likeness. This is not one of those instances. We purchased the Princess 13"TV for our girls for Christmas. The in-laws bought the DVD player. We used the DVD player for less then one week, and it stopped working. I checked the owner's manual, and there was no mention of the infamous question mark that appeared in the upper right hand corner of the screen. I called MEMOREX, who made this DVD player, and after being on hold for nearly 30 minutes, was told that the progressive scan switch must be on, and to shut it off. I told the agent that I didn't think this DVD player had progressive scan, to which I was told "All of our DVD players have a progressive scan switch". When I got home, I checked, and of course, she was WRONG! I called again and was told I could either take it back where it was purchased from, or send it to them. I brought it to Sears, and exchanged it. So far (knock on wood), the new one is working fine. It is really cute, and my kids love it. I am just waiting for it to crap out again though. SAVE THE BOX IF YOU BUY THIS! CHANCES ARE, YOU'LL NEED IT FOR A RETURN!! The TV is great, and works fine!
I purchased the WCF12 Wireless Compact Flash Card and it DOES NOT WORK with the DELL. I returned two cards to Linksys who offered great technical support and they tested and return several new cards and the cards seemed to work for a while and then they would stop working.I spent countless hours trying to get the cards to work and I realized that I shouldn't have to spent this much time everytime I want to go wireless.Linksys really needs to realize that If the card doesn't work with the DELL then they need to stop offering it until they are 100% sure it will work.Now I'm searching for a card that will work with the DELL. My feeling is this, when I want to go wireless I should be able to plug in the card and it should work and that's all there is to it!
Avoid this printer if you plan to print to the 4X6 tray from your PC!I followed the instructions to the letter and still have problems printing to the 4X6 photo tray from a PC. The printing does not match the size of the paper, even though the S/W indicates 4X6. I've wasted a great deal of paper and ink trying to get it to print properly. I do not have this problem when printing directly from the printer via a Compact Flash card. Also, this printer will not feed properly when only a couple of sheets of photo paper are in the 4X6 tray. And when you fill it with paper, it sometimes feeds several sheets at once and jams!!!.
The manual feed is a pain, it's one paper feed at a time and it difficult to feed the paper since it's not a try but a slot - I am also having difficulty printer to tray two, for some reason it keep referring to manual feed even if everything is set to print from (auto feed or even tray 2). I have three in the office and I will no purchase another one just for this reason.
quality isn't that good cant handle the power and speakers pop when in usewouldn't recommend wasting your money on these
Buyer Beware: The iDEA technology they tout is a marketing gimmick and does not provide even the same quality picture as its closest competition. I don't know where they got the comparison screens in their advertising, but the actual screen on my TV is very blurry, the color and contrast are nearly impossible to configure, and fast-motion imagery is choppy. Olevia Syntax has only been around for a few years--since 2003. And it seems like a fly-by-night outfit. They are making a big splash by dumping cheaper units and flooding the market with product that is only passably good at suspiciously low prices. But don't let the media frenzy fool you. This is a case where you really do get what you pay for (actually less). To top it off, customer service is extraordinarily inept. Rebates are not honored, and when you complain they ignore you. I wish I had gotten my TV from a reputable company that would not make outrageous claims and promises and then not stand behind its products or programs. It would have cost a little more, but when you're spending this much on a TV, what's a few more bucks to get something good?
I dont know, how it could work, because it didn't want work at all. Careless company.
I used to have a USB flexible fan. I got it so long ago that I don't even remember what brand it was and it was used so much that the name was completely rubbed off, but it worked great. I used it a lot during the summer months here in Phoenix. I was very unhappy when it finally died but it had run hundreds of hours so I didn't complain.I saw the Iogear USB Flex Fan and purchased it to replace my dead one. Unfortunately, this was definately no replacement. The flexi-shaft was difficult to adjust placement-wise. When it did finally get in to position it moved very little air. However, it did make a hi-pitched whine that grated my nerves to the bone. After running a short time it started smelling like burning insulation. I finally threw it away in frustration.If you want to use this to actually cool yourself or a component don't bother. If you want something to buzz, rattle and whine just for fun then this device will serve you well.Of course, I could have returned it but it was cheap enough that paying the return shipping wasn't worth it.
I had good experiences with Maxtor large capacity external drives but this one failed in less than 8 months. Drive kept on this repetitive clicking noises and two of my computers could not recognize this drive.Good thing this dude can be returned for warranty replacement but all my data is lost!
In traditional landscape mode, these filters work just like they're supposed to. However, if you prefer to rotate your screen to portrait mode like I do, they become less than useless. The screen can be seen from just about any angle, except sitting right next to the user, and the screen is darker, but without any privacy benefits.
This company sent me the wrong card but did send me a netgear dvd so I was able to install it and my old card went back to work so I guess the 17.00$ I paid was not in vain but they should be more careful.At least my computer is working and I can write this review,they probly won't like it but it is what it is!Best Regards,Dell
I owned an HP 9010i drive for three years and it performed well. With the advances in speed I figured it was time to upgrade. I kept hearing about the rock-solid performance of Plextor drives, not to mention extras such as overburning capability, so I decided to get this model.Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this drive. While it performed well at first, a mere six months after my purchase it is already wearing out and I have to send it in for replacement. I first noticed it failing data verification tests quite frequently; about one in five CD's. Soon after, the noise level became obnoxious when it was reading at high speeds. I emailed tech support and they were quick to respond but, incredibly, they recommended I download a program to slow down the drive! Some solution. A search on the web revealed these symptoms are common among users of these high speed Plextor drives and apparently their 52x "premium" drive has similar problems. ...P>One more thing, some companies will set up a cross ship when you return a drive under warranty, meaning they ship you a new drive and allow you to return the old drive in their packaging. Plextor never offered this option.Hope the review helped.
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 ordered the Pre Tec modem along with a new Journada. Unfortunately it did not work as I could not get it to connect with phone line. I know that this happens once in a while and understand that a faulty modem can be sent out. I have ordered another to replace it and will review it's performance later. The real problem that I have is there is not support telephone number for a Pre Tec product owner to get help when a problem like this happens. I even went to Hewlet Packard as this is the only modem out there that I know of that supports the Journada. Their tech support did what I did and tried to find a support telephone number on the Pre tec web site with no luck. I find it surprising that Hewlet Packard would allow a fellow vendor of the only thing that works with their product ot allow this. It was very frustrating that Hewlet Packard did not even have an internal number to call.
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 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 one with a defect rubber gasket. When I contact their customer service, their response was slow and unreasonable. Don't like the product and service.
Bought a Stinger on May 30th and have been through 3 bulbs and my naighbor has two model upgrades from this model and he already needs a new bulb after a month. I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy
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.
This drive refused to work with my MPB. It would sometimes show up and then once it did, it would hang my system. Dont buy this until WD has figured out what's causing these problems. On the positive side it's got the connections I was looking for at a decent price. Returned and went with LaCie.
I recently purchased a HWL-1 WiFi locator. Having researched several brands I selected this product as being advertised as "The signal filters on the HWL1, filter through all unwanted 2.4 GHz signals, such as BlueTooth, cordless phones and microwaves, providing a reliable and accurate reading each and every time."I quickly found that the unit showed hot spots everywhere except in the remote wilderness. At home, I shut down my network and still had full signal strength indicated. I shut down my cordless phone and the meter dropped to near zero.Conclusion: The unit does not filter out unwanted signals from phones. 2.4 GHz phones are everywhere, which makes this product completely useless.I also had to fool around with the battery compartment repeatedly to get it to work at all. I finally managed to get them installed reliably, but I'm an electronics technician. A lot of people might never get this thing even powered up. The LED displays light up with unequal brightness, in bright lighting you can't tell how many are lit without shading it with your other hand.I had been very interested in Hawking's product line, but after this experience, I am very skeptical if any of their products even begin to approach their advertised claims.TS
This really sucks. I bought mine at my school. Like two days later it broke off my keys because the handle thing is made of plastic...which caused me to leave it at the school computer less than an hour later. NEVER again. I will use Yahoo Mail to transport my data because it can't get LOST. Buy one that is more heavy-duty, NOT THIS!!!
Unfortunately, I bought this monitor in December 2008. By July 2009 I had flashing lines across the entire screen. There were no replacement units available so I sent it in to the fixed. Samsung couldn't fix it in August 2009 and quickly approved a refund for the $1,200 I paid for it from Amazon. Great, I thought.It's December 15, several calls to Samsung, and no refund check. Lots of excuses on why it hasn't been processed. Based on the many responses here, I doubt I'll ever receive the refund. I've had Sony products in the past and they always resolved problems with service. I've bought two Samsung monitors and other Samsung products, but I doubt I'll ever buy one again. I simply can't believe a company can be this corrupt to drag out a refund with apparently no intent of ever paying it.
If you're a sucker for frustration, then this item is for you. This MZNH1 is only useful for listening to music. The other features it boasts for doesn't work. You'll end up loosing valuable work. I used it to record minutes of the meeting and it bombed out at the end of the meeting. It started displaying AuFileERR and it erased the content of the entire disk. Chatting with the help desk didn't help. I've only had it for a month and it's driving me nuts already. The Sony warranty is so useless because it's not honored in other countries. This is probably the last Sony product I'll ever buy.
In the product description, it states "Comes with rack for steaming food or for canning." Yet on arrival, there is no way to regulate the pressure as needed for canning. I called Presto and they said it was not intended for canning. Now I have to return it.
bought in april 2003 . dvd player stapped working aug 2003.i only watched 5 dvd's with it.......JUNK
I ordered two of these to replace the originals in my P182 that died after a year and a half. I thought they'd be a step up since they were ball bearing, but on low speed they have a high pitched whine that the originals didn't have. I'm going to have to replace them.
Summary:I purchased a pair of the V-Moda Bass Freq in Bling Bling Black in September 2007 and was initially very pleased with the product. Reviews that awarded praise for its booming bass (perhaps too booming for certain audiophiles) and overall good sound quality for the price ($30-40), compared to like products, were spot on.After owning multiple pairs of Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones with silicon fittings that would repeatedly fall off and get lost I was very happy to not experience that with my new V-Moda ear buds. I also felt that the V-Moda fittings were noticeably softer, and more comfortable when in my ears for long periods. They also did a much better job of blocking out noise than my previous Sony ear buds, and were clearly louder, which meant less need to turn up the volume on my iPod and waste battery. As someone who lives in NYC and takes the subway where this is a huge factor, as I would often have to jack up the volume to full to even hear music clearly (and I do not have hearing loss). So, it seemed like the perfect purchase, but that was to change much sooner than anyone could expect.One evening I was carrying the headphones in my jeans pocket (which does not come with a case, although who ever uses most of them anyway?), attached to, and wrapped around my iPod. I may have sat on them, but I am not heavy by any means, and I'd done that with previous ear buds without a problem. That was also the only place I could carry them, but it appears that was a big mistake. When I later went to take them out, I had noticed that one of the ear buds had broken in half, exposing the innards of the headphones and rendering them useless.I contacted V-Moda since it was under warranty, and they did replace the pair after I paid for the postage to ship them back the broken pair and explain what happened. The problem is that the replacement pair broke in the exact same way again within a month or so. At that point, I had enough, and didn't even bother trying to go through the whole process of trying to get them replaced by V-Moda. The only pro I got out of them was I was able to take the silicon fittings for the V-Moda ear buds and use them on my old Sony ear buds, which have lasted MUCH longer, and maintain the benefits I listed earlier about V-Moda's silicon fittings.So there you have it, the V-Moda Bass Freq is a fine product for the buck on the surface, but underneath, the quality of its construction is extraordinarily poor and may end up being a wasted purchase.
Apparently the CCD and batteries used by Nikon on many of their Digital Cameras are manufactured by Sony. The Nikon 5700 is under a Nikon "voluntary recall". Kind of like "don't ask, don't tell". The 5400 has the same issues but repairs / replacements are much less "voluntary" in nature. Lots of bad press about it on the web and two-thirds to four-fifths of the cameras selling on eBay are sold in "As is Condition & Final" or "For Parts" with no returns allowed. This camera has some great features but can be frustrating to get it to act right in a timely manner. Mine has crashed and burned very recently too. Just turned it on and it was fried, less than 3000 pictures taken. It was not cheap to buy and I also bought many accessories that only work on the 5400 and if I cannot get it fixed I am out even more.
I contacted this place PIRATEPT in November since I was travelling and I did not use the IPOD I got from them. Once I started using it my wife realized the IPOD pins you use to charge the unit were missing, they still charge the unit but it had a missing part. I contacted the merchant and they were extremely rude and they accused me of lying. I have different IPODS and an IPAD and never have this issues. I filed a claim and the merchant kept sending me emails stating I was lying. I only wanted my IPOD to be fixed nothing else, I did not care about a refund or anything else. I decided not to continue with this claim since it's a waste of my time that I don't have because of working issues. My IPOD charges however I don't know for how long on this condition. Three weeks ago since I send another IPOD I did not get with this Company I contacted this guys again to see if they could repair the Unit and someone named Jim told me to send it to their Repair Department to fix it and they will let me know how much it will cost. Since I did not get a response back on 02/02 I decided to contact them and they accused me again of lying stating I did not send any Unit/s. I will go tomorrow to the FEDEX store I send it to get that tracking number since I did not kept the invoice because I thought I did not have to face this issues. What I don't respect it's the rudeness and the way this people treat their customers. I'm a business man and it's really hard to believe someone is in business acting like this. I was so upset and still I'm with the way they treat me that I was ready to file a complaint with the BBB but I don't have time to go through this, my time is woth more than an IPOD. Thanks a lot for reading my review....
I had the same problems as the others who complained about poor quality on the VCR side of this machine. The picture has white lines or sometimes a wavy pattern when you use the RCA or coax outputs, there is no S video for the VCR. I determined problem is definitely with the machine because they are present when I ONLY have the outputs connected to the TV, nothing on the input side. I have been going back and forth with Sonic blue/Go video for since 12/2002, it's now 8/2003 and I've finally given up. There's no way they will admit anything is wrong with their machine and they won't refund me any money at all. I've sent it back to them at least 5 times, sometimes they sent a new one, sometimes a refurbished, and once the person who I talked to actually looked at the picture himself so I'm told. He and the engineers couldn't see anything wrong with the picture, yeah right, so they replaced one of the boards and sent it back. Same problem when I got it back. I started to do more research and found the reviews here that were saying exactly what I had told them. When confronted with that, they said it was not a defect just the quality of the machine I had purchased, and if I expected better quality it would cost $1,000. It's funny because this is their top of the line. They offered to look at it again but I declined because I'm tired of wasting my time and money.Also, the pause/slow motion picture is terrible also. Beware if you want to use this on any of your existing tapes because the picture is badly distorted and jumpy. Even tapes recorded on machine, though better, are nowhere near what you would expect quality wise.This was true of every machine they sent me otherwise I wouldn't be giving it that bad of a review. The only good thing I can say is it has a lot of features. That and it made me look for something else so I bought a Panasonic DVD recorder w/80 gig. harddrive, it's fantastic so far.
I have a Laserjet 4L - by definition old, slow, but remarkable keeps printing! My problem is finding toner. When my current printing started to look lighter, I ordered this recycled toner product from this vendor. Printed pages were streaked, with loose toner all over them. I had to remove the cartridge and cleaned the printing surface with alcohol before every printing! Finally I gave up and re-installed my old cartridge. Beware!
My report card for this unit:Hardware Design gets a A. My only criticism is that the preterminated cables are WAY too long for anything but trunk mounting in a stretch limo, resulting in difficulties in stuffing away the big coils of excess wire.Software gets a D. My car unit suffers occasional lockups until the system is rebooted by holding the power button down for 5 to 10 seconds. The SimpleCenter software on the server occasionally corrupts mp3 tags.User Interface Design F-. With additional training, the person who designed the user interface might have enough talent to hold a job in the fast food service industry, but this person should never work again in the fields of computers or consumer electronics.Selecting a song from this unit requires an unbelievable number of button pushes and knob twirls. I'm talking 10-50 here. I didn't expect an ipod, but this isn't even up to the level of a bad ipod pretender. This is a user interface that could be almost be used as a gag practical joke on one of those hidden camera shows. No audible feedback to indicate slection or state during this process either, requiring that you actually watch the unit's display, which isn't exactly condusive to safe driving. So you say you'll give up on manual selection and let the unit shuffle play your extensive 20gb collection. Not so fast, the product planning genius here, uses exactly the same, repeatable song order every time you select shuffle play. In other words the songs are mixed up, but in the same exact order every time, which will leave you awfully sick of the leading order of your collection.The mp3 tagging is horribly fussy as to the required format to achieve proper genre cataloging and track ordering. I was forced to use the buggy Simple Center software to reapply tags to my already tagged collection. I found the wireless link to be so functionally limited as to be useless. No ability to specify the IP of the system to load MP3's from, it links up by broadcasting to the local subnet only. When I bonded to a second server, the car unit proceeded to erase everything that had been loaded from the first server. I could go on with a list of additional desgn flaws but I've already listed enough to justify the F- grade. Maybe you can find open source firmware to replace supplied dreck, but my grade here is for the product, when used as supplied, not when used as a building material to assemble your own automobile mp3 player.
I have used Verbatim blank DVD-R discs for years....having burned over 2,000 over the last 6 years. When these discs were made by Mitsubishi, the quality was tops. Now that these are made in the United Arab Emirates, the quality is gone. I experienced 68 discs not finalizing out of the 100-count spindle I just bought. Sixty-eight! Never again!
Just buy the freakin ipod. I wish I would have. Now i have a 200 dollar piece of plastic.
I have had some bad disc . I recorded a movie . Sometimes the audio cuts out and the video gets square dots on my monitor. I think the disc are bad.I wanted to be sure these disc are bad disc , so I used a Sony DVD-R disc to record the same movie and the Sony disc had no problems . I did this same test 5 times with the same results . So that tells me the Sony Disc are good and the Verbatim disc are bad. I put all Verbatim disc in the trash. I will buy Sony disc from now on. They are more expensive but you get what you pay for.All these Disc manufactures out source the making of the disc. The Verbatims I bought was made in United Arab Emir. I think the qualty control of making these disc are not good.
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.
I have had this for several months now and I have to say when it worked, it was great - That was short lived. After a month and a half of use, the FM transmitter went out. This was not a problem in our new car since it is equipped with a line-in attachment and this device has a line-out connector on the bottom - very handy. Another 3 months later and this thing Totally dies, except it still charges the Zune, so it became a handy charge cradle. Transmition typically was weak but the ability to program a few presets was handy - Like I said I was happy with it while it worked but really disappointed when it failed - especially at the price they were asking.
I had this camera for less than 2 months, when it slipped out of my hand and fell about 2 feet to a carpeted floor. The lens became stuck out, and I couldn't turn it on anymore. I sent the camera back to Canon, and even though IT IS still covered by warranty, they want to charge me $138.19 to fix it!!! It's obviously a very fragile camera. It breaks INCREDIBLY easily, and they are not willing to fix it for less than 1/3 of what you would pay to buy it brand new. Very disappointing!!
This gadget did not make any change to the signal whether it was switched on or off.
just adding to the chorus here...mine just died. i should have known it was coming, several times over the past year i'd find it making weird clicking noises.luckily i just made a backup of my entire itunes library that was on it. it was 15 mos old, and just out of warranty. very annoying. i mean, the whole point of having a giant drive is so you can dump everything onto it, right? now i gotta have a backup giant drive? no more maxtor for me.
I received this product, but when I tried to fit a DVD player 7" is almost imposible to fit inside.
StarTech.com GCTOSMINIFM Toslink to Mini Toslink Plug Adapter - F/MI intentionally made the considerably-higher investment in StarTech optical cables and adapters with Amazon only to later learn it is not uncommon, and is, in fact, more common than they care to publicly disclose to SUBSTITUTE inferior look-alike components at the full cost of premium counterparts. My first purchase of the StarTech GCTOSMINIFM TOSLINK to mini TOSLINK pulg adapter yielded what I later learned was an inferior substitute that, upon closer inspection, looked nothing like the StarTech part pictured here. The part I received did not have the ribbed base, and it literally crumbled in a matter of weeks. So, no biggie, I ordered another StarTech part, again, only to receive an inferior substitute. When I called them on it, they came back on the line after a long hold and admitted this and offered me (what I can only imagine was) hush money. They then told me it was not uncommon for them to substitute for items they do not have in stock. Needless to say, the second "StarTech" adapter (which does not have the ribbed base) has fallen apart after a few weeks. So, unless they are willing to confirm that these are the authentic StarTech items, you might want to buy from the manufacturer, because Amazon was unwilling to ensure that I would receive what I ordered again. Lesson learned, Amazon.
So I'm not BS'ing you people here's a simple overview about me I'm a commercial delivery driver that works in San Francisco, CA as my deliveries range from SF to South Lake Tahoe, Redding, Livermore and finally Monterey. But most of the time my main delivery areas are San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. I have done a full thrall research on the web of the Kensington 33185 Digital FM Transmitter for the iPod. This product has allot of positive reviews as there are few bad reviews, I've read they all.The last FM transmitter I had was the iRIVER AFT 100 with the universal mini-jack. This transmitter are one of best transmitter that exist on the market, it's just too bad they didn't have an iPod adapter back then. It looks exactly like the Kensington 33185 except its black with a silver finish on the outside of its ends. A gigantic advantage was this product really worked well. From SF to South Lake Tahoe or Redding I had only had to change the channel from 88.1 to 109.7 one time in driving out there. Other then that this product locked on to frequencies as Aerielle did what it supposed to do plus it stayed locked without noise or static. It's a highly recommended product to buy if you attach it to a portable CD player.Back to the Kensington 33185 is an OK product as it's not the greatest transmitter out there. I'm still searching for the product that resembles the performance of the iriver aft100. Honestly, I think it's a hit or miss on this product of either some people get a good product or not or Aerielle is not replicating nor advancing their technology further to filter out static noises and station locking. In SF financial district there are 2 major areas where you will totally loose your frequency lock as it jumps onto an areal radio station. The good thing that came out of this product is it's wire that leads from the mechanism to your iPod plug due to the rubber is much thinker and it's probably has better shielding. For us people that uses iPod's where ever we get into our vehicles, this is a very convenient product that keeps your iPod charged at all times.Hoped this helped & thank you.
If you are buying this to use in your car forget it. The signal is weak and on a few occations the signal fades and cuts out. Prob due to other radio stations. I did find it better if you have a car charger for your iPod. It seems to boost the signal up a bit.
I was never really happy with this changer due to the noisy clicking sound it made when changing discs. Then, about a year after purchase, it stopped changing discs altogether. Makes a horrible noise as it tries to change discs, then displayes an error message and won't even shut off when the power button is pressed! I would not recommend this product.
Purchased July 19, 2008. Failed Oct. 9, 2009. Normal operation (Time Machine). I suspect the disks are fine, but drive fails to mount either with USB or FireWire.
i WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS THE BEST ANTENNA FOR THE NEW HD. WELL, IT IS NOT. NOW I AM STUCK WITH SOMETHING THAT I CAN'T GIVE AWAY
I suppose this receiver may be acceptable for a small or noise restricted viewing area. The sound quality and presence is excellent although realism is far out of it's reach due to amplification wattage limitations. The difference between this receiver and even RCAs' now superceded, outdated RT2300 is like night and day. My older RCA receiver has twice the power, the same reproductions specs., 2 main speakers, 1 center, 2 surround, and a 100watt powered subwoofer; FOR THE SAME PRICE!Now, also take into account the fact prices are dropping with length of time on the market, proliferation, and competition!I felt severly ripped off concerning My Harmon Kardon purchase.I sold it in a yard sale and considered myself lucky.I am now the proud owner of a new RCA RT Series System. Pick any new RCA home theater package 100watts or better and you'll be Thrilled with your purchase and amazed at the realism & quality. You'll also have money left for POPCORN!Jimmy Dickens/ Future Marketing Concepts/ help @ citynet . net
I hope you like it when the buttens pop of the things you buy. And if you like dealing with media errors then this is the mp3 player for you. Do yourself a favor and invest in a GOOD player like the jukebox.
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!
the reviews on here are probably from people who like to pay hundreds of dollars for ink and then have no problem with a broken printer (or the Canon PR people- they seem to have high ratings on their site too). just google all the issues with this thing, if the ink is low it wont print, copy, or scan. Then, when you try all the troubleshooting techniques, Canon basically acknowledges their design flaws. Seriously, I've never been so upset with a product before. Unless all 5 of your ink cartridges are full, it WILL NOT PRINT, SCAN, FAX, or COPY. If you are low on ink, tough luck. I have a giant paper weight, and I'm not too enthusiastic about the irony in that.
I purchased this unit from Best Buy and it has a bad hum on the Red channel out. The replacement was no better. I've found two other articles on the web from guys with the same issue? Today I'm trying a different brand.
The first Jukebox had a blank screen, making it impossible to navigate or select music. Amazon.com replaced it promptly. But the replacement Jukebox was also defective. It did not respond to the volume settings and the headphone plug seemed to work sporadically.Unlike others I don't mind the MusicMatch software. But I found the Jukebox controls to be clunky and counterintuitive. There is no autodj function as found on MusicMatch. There is a surprising delay between playing one song and the next. The LCD screen does not allow horizontal scrolling and so it was impossible to see the names of the songs or artists when I was trying to select them.I asked for a refund and I'll wait for the next generation.
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.
At this price range, one would have hoped the build and construction would be better than this.After a little more than a year of use from being bought new, this camera failed. While the camera was well-used, it wasn't abused. The LCD malfunctioned (displayed a white screen with lines like cracks, no error message) and the camera would not take any pictures.The camera was also falling apart. The entire front cover is held on by just three tiny screws (two on bottom, one on side); the top left part of the cover furthest from the screws lost its friction fit and would not stay together.The pros (compact size, image stabilization, wide angle, quickness) have already been detailed in depth by others, so I won't repeat them here.Instead I'll focus on the cons:- Feels very fragile and is very fragile- Looks cheap- Lack of hard reset button (the first camera I've owned without one)- User interface not intuitive (compared to other digital cameras I own: Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, Casio)- Lack of manual controlsThe camera is generally fine when it works, but overall it is a poor value considering its fragility and better cameras at or below this price. I recommend staying away from other similarly designed models from Canon until they improve the durability with better materials and fit.
It broke fast. The ears did anyway. I did'nt know the ears were that weak and just by adjusting them they would break.
Randomly it stopped ejecting the DVD. Sometimes, if we leave a DVD in it, we are able to press "play" to make it register the DVD, and then it will eject to put in a new one. But most of the time we cannot use it except for VHS. We did nothing to the player to make it do this, so thats really annnoying. Dont waste your money, it will break!
First of all, the package came in a big box with the air bags in it. When i opened it, i noticed immediately there's a huge crack on the cap. It's the first time i'm getting things from amazon (instead of individual seller) so that didn't leave a good impression. And the first 3 disks were good. After that, like every other disk i cannot use. I've used the same software with other dvds and never had problem this frequent. I even downloaded new software to try and still no use. So it's obviously the disk's problem. I'm VERY disappointed. I've gotten other brands before, and maybe have not more than 3 disk not usable. So this is very disappointing and i wish i can return it. and I think i'll try to stay away from ordering from amazon and stick with individual sellers.
I ignored the reviewers who noted the poor construction, etc. and bought anyway. The instructions are useless, and the product simply cannot be assembled as shown in the images. Even the instructions on the AD site are less than useless. Any company that markets a product so shoddily made and who cannot manage to write simple instructions to assemble a product with about 10 screws will be out of business before too long. Maybe if I drilled a few more holes I could get it to look something like the picture,,,but that would void the warranty.... You'd be far better off going with another brand.
I bought this unit 2 years ago, and have not had any problems, until I bought new Dvd blank media this week... I have had some older disks that I didn't use up... Too my shock, it said disk dirty error... and it just hung there... How are we suppose to use this equipment, I paid around 600 dollars for this, and now it's not able to be used... People with Betamax recorders could still buy blank tapes years after it was created.. but, why can't we buy blank dvd media for this.. Since it won't operate on the current 16x speed, even though it says 1x to 16x speed.. What's wrong that Sony won't recall this, and give us an upgrade... Car manufacturers are under much more scrutiny than Electronic manufactuers..This is not fair.
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 bought this monitor from Amazon because of the low price and the fact that it had generally gotten good customer reviews. I decided to return it to Amazon for two reasons:1. The colors were washed out. Using the controls built into the monitor, I was able to improve the colors a bit. Using the included Magic Tune software, I was able to improve the colors some more. But every time I rebooted, Magic Tune returned to its default, washed-out colors! (This must be a bug in the Magic Tune software.) I tried connecting the Samsung to a different computer (a Dell Desktop, instead of the Thinkpad X40 laptop for which I bought it), and found that the colors were better, but not as good as the colors on the Dell Ultrasharp monitor that came with the desktop. So part of the blame for the washed-out colors lies with the video hardware in the Thinkpad. It's possible that the monitor I received was defective, since other reviewers said that they were pleased with the Samsung's colors.2. The stand is not adjustable. If I were to design a non-adjustable stand, I would design it so that the screen is permanently tilted back a little bit. But this Samsung monitor has a fixed position in which the surface of the screen is at a right angle with the surface of the desk. It was also too low for my taste. To remedy these problems, I stacked up some books under the monitor.On the plus side, the price was low, and the image was very sharp (although the colors were washed out). In the end, I returned the Samsung monitor and bought a Dell Ultrasharp monitor, with which I am satisfied.
I purchased this product 6 months ago. During that time we have probably watched a total of fewer than 15 DVDs using this player. Recently the player's screen stopped working, although we can still watch DVD's by using it hooked up to our TV. It is still on warranty so I called the number given for the "Warranty Administrator" and was told to return it to the store from which I bought it (Buy.com). Of course, Buy.com does not accept returns 6 months after the date of purchase and their customer service referred me back to the manufacturer. I then contacted GoVideo customer service through their web site and am getting the same runaround--return it to Buy.com. In trying to reply to GoVideo's customer service e-mail I found that the e-address is "restricted," so delivery failed. I am checking reviews for other GoVideo products on Amazon.com (eg. DP7240) and am finding that others are finding GoVideo products to be pieces of junk and their customer service woefully unresponsive. I concur with those advise not to buy GoVideo products.
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.
This is the 2nd SkyFi3 I bought. The first one lasted a little over 2yrs then kept freezing and locking up while listening to it. The 2nd one was a good deal and we had accessories already in place in the truck and MC so I didn't want to buy all new accessories again. Bad idea - this one is just under 2yrs old and is starting to freeze up now. Reception/sound is great but I think the model itself has issues that the company knows about but won't address. Buy something else for goodness sake and don't waste your $$$. I waited to review this due to this fact but wanted everyone to be aware of this possible issue.
This item is seriously a waste of money it does not work at all. And if you are lucky enough to get any fequency there is a lot of static in the background. The only i was able to use this item for was to charge my zune. But I highly recommend you save your money on this one. Defenitely not worth the $50 something bucks I paid for.
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.
Screen itself is fine. however, the attachments dont work. very difficult to utilize the plastic tabs that come with the Screen.
The truth is that I love this keyboard(in a way), but I hate that Logitech has chosen to discontinue this in WHITE which would be the best keyboard on the market, since it's hard to see the keys on the black keyboard in a home setting. HOWEVER,this keyboard no matter what you do will not work with Windows 7. You can read forums like I did.Try uninstalling this and installing that,but in the end I finally called Logigtech and asked them if there anyway in the Good Lord's green Earth I could make this work with my new computer. The answer, "NO...it does not work with Windows 7"...&lt;CLICK!> Is there anything left to say?
We recently purchased this item and the Extension Unit has already quit working. I bought a longer phone cord and hooked my equipment directly to the phone jack instead. This is the second unit we have had problems with. I do NOT recommend buying this product.
I was disappointed with the image quality. My aunt's 1.2 mp camera took sharper pictures. I would probably never have noticed if I didn't have that comparison. I hope I'm just doing something wrong. The size is nice but not a good trade-off for picture quality.
I gave up on installing this piece of equipment. I bought a Linksys and installed it in 10 minutes
This is not a sync or data cable, but it does let you charge your phone from your computer.
First off, I would like to say that I have always been a fan of Kodak cameras. That being said I think that this camera is terrible. I believe the other reviewers must work for Kodak or something for it is not at all as described. Besides that it breaks easily (I have had mine repaired 2 times in the past month alone), the LCD screen is not of good quality. This would not matter so much except for the fact that the picture quality is not great either. Indoors, outdoors, nighttime, anywhere, the pictures are fuzzy. As I said earlier, I have gotten it fixed twice in the past month alone, which does not include the other three times plus the time I exchanged it for a new one. Even after all this the camera still does not work. I even have friends who were misled by the reviews and bought this camera, and guess what, they all say the same thing, that this camera is bad. The one good thing I happen to like about it is its color but that is no reason to buy a camera is it. Please save your money and time and buy something more worthwhile with better customer service.
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.
At first, I thought it was just expected that headphones would have a limited life. However, on my second purchase of the same Sony headphones, I found out that the left ear stopped having audio after ONLY 2 MONTHS!This appears to be a problem with the wiring, but it is annoying that Sony, a well-respected name in consumer audio, can sell such a shoddy product. I have reported my complaint to Sony customer service, but have not received a reply yet.Do not buy this product OR any Sony headphone unless you are already deaf in one ear, preferably your left.
Do not make the same mistake I did. This rack is not the correct width, none of my servers with Rails will fit correctly. I am now out several hundred dollars since my servers did not arrive in time for the return window.A correctly built rack should have a width of 17.75 inches. This rack is 17.5 inches.
For a company with a sterling reputation like Monster Cable, I would have expected a better engineered, more well-designed product. First off, the device is manufactured out of cheap lightweight plastic that feels as if it could disintegrate in your hand. The design is interesting, but in no way attempts to blend in with the iPod's form factor. Although the charging and power supply aspect work fine, the transmitter sounds terrible on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee's factory installed FM receiver. The audio output is weak and has much static, which worsens in heavily urban areas--when driving in San Francisco, for instance, the device is utterly useless. This is perhaps exacerbated by the fact that the transmitter only offers six possible output frequencies at the low end of the FM spectrum. Other units have an unlimited selection of output frequencies that could potentially work better in cars like mine. Try one of them instead.
I bought both the Disney Princess and the Disney Classic dvd playes and worked great for about 1 year and both give messagedisc error- unable to read disk?? they look great but would not recommend buying this product.
This product failed on me due to poor hardward within 6 months and Olympus would not stand behind the warranty. Olympus products are poorly made and the company has the worst customer service in the industry. Save your money and a lot of trouble by shopping around - I wish I had.
I wanted a new battery for My Canon camera, but I did not want to pay Canon's high price. Past experience with generic batteries was less than satisfactory, so I passed up an opportunity to purchase a number of generic options in the $5 - $6 price range. Instead, I chose to purchase an Eveready Energizer replacement, ER-D150 from Accessory Genie for about $15. It was worth it to me to pay the extra money to get the Energizer brand. Accessory Genie did not state that they would send a generic equivalent, they stated that they were selling and would ship the Eveready Energizer battery. I just received the shipment. On my packing list, it states that they shipped "1 ER-D150 Energizer for Canon NB-4L". But that is a lie. They shipped a generic battery made by Pro Power. This is completely false advertising and is 100% unacceptable. Be Honest and say so if you're selling a generic. I am very, very disappointed.
I have 30 of these enclosures for my busy production company. We populate them with seagate or hitachi 1.5 or 2 tb drives and send them to freelance editors to cut shows. When they work, they're super. After about a year, I had one at home and it suddenly unmounted. I rebooted the mac, remounted the drive and all was fine for a few hours... then, it did it again. Subseguent remounts lasted only a few minutes until it reached a point where it would not mount at all. I was using firewire and assumed the interface might be faulty so I switched to USB. No dice. SATA, no good. I popped the drive in another enclosure and it worked fine. This same problem happened with another enclosure several weeks later. Than I began getting calls from my freelancers echoing the same problem. I have now lost 6 of the thirty. Side note, after a week of inactivity, a failed enclosure sometimes decides to work again... but I found that it would fail soon thereafter. Interestingly, I had one that failed in the warranty period, but MacAlly wasn't too thrilled about replacing it. They finally relented due to the fact that I had so many (how kind). But alas, the one they sent me was faulty, and I suspect that it was the same one I sent them. So folks, do yourselves a favor. If you use portables a lot, or if you use them in your business, DO NOT BUY THESE ENCLOSURES!!! You won't lose any data, but the failure rate of this product after only one year makes this product EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE.
I ordered this cable and it did not work. I replaced it with one of my old ones and everything worked fine. I used it to go from a USB to Serial adapter to a vinyl cutting plotter. It was a frustrating experience using a new cable and trying to figure out why the machine would not respond. As a last resort, I used a cable from another machine and it worked fine. The shipping was really slow. I'm sending it back. It might work for a clothes line, but not as a data cable.
These cables are easy to work with, attractive, and produce excellent video quality with no noticeable signal degradation. (I couldn't rate audio quality, for reasons explained below.) Equally importantly, the clips are solidly constructed, and even when my two year old ran through the room shrieking "zombies!" and tripped over the cable the connection remained snug. Kudos to Denon's engineers for paying attention to this oft-overlooked factor in cable design.However, I wish that Denon's engineers had put as much effort into ensuring that their cables don't raise the dead, because this is an obvious product defect that greatly curtails my enjoyment of my home theater system. After installing the new cables I sat down to enjoy Jurassic Park (blu-ray), but by the time Dr. Grant was frightening the fat kid with the velociraptor claw I could no longer hear the speakers over the din of the walking dead beating on my front door and smashing my windows to eat the tasty, tasty brains of me and my family. I've had similar experiences with lower quality cables, but they at worst they raised the dead as slow, shuffling Romero-type zombies, while the Denon cables bring them back as the spry, vicious 28 Days Later type. Repeated tests with different movies all produced the same result (except for Howard The Duck, and who the hell wants to watch that?!), and also resulted in most of my family being infected or devoured. I expect better from high-end home theater equipment. Disappointing.
Epson has now developed their printers so that the ink cartridges cannot be refilled or cannot use non Epson cartridges. This way they can keep raising prices on cartridges and there will be no choice but to pay their greedy prices.
Ever since I got this player, I've been having problems with the internal memory having to be reformatted. That's if I can even get it to turn on. Now it won't even recognize that there is an internal memory. It's going to MP3 heaven!
I brought an Ipod for a friend's birthday and to my horror, when they opened the box and tried to use it, it had no USB cable. That is the dumbest thing I have ever seen. It says its compatible with PCs and it doesn't come with a USB cable? What percentage of PCs have firewire cables, 1%? I think this is a real sleazy way of trying to save a buck for a company I use to respect. At least when you buy a toy for a kid, it tells you Batteries not included, so you can buy batteries ahead of time to avoid the disappointment of not being able to play with it right away.
I have had it for more than a year now. It worked well initially with IE6 and I thought it was the best password manager yet. After upgrading to IE7, it only worked intermittently. I did some research and found that many many others are having similiar issue with the reader in IE7. First of all, I lost all passwords when I upgraded to IE7. Then the reader apparently doesn't work well with IE7's new tabbed browsing. Right now I have to swpie my finger 10-30 times for the reader to recognize my print. Again, sometime it works and sometimes it absolutely would not work. I have the most up to date MS driver. Not sure what the problem is or how to solve it.
By Netgear's own admission, this card is not fully PCI compliant because it is unwilling to share an IRQ. This works with Windows 9x if you know how to tell Windows to not share IRQ's with this card. You will also need to manually change one of the driver settings from &quot;Auto&quot; to &quot;Fully Asychronous&quot; to achieve full speed.This card will not work at all with the Windows 2K/XP hardware abstraction layer (HAL) because the new HAL does not permit overriding IRQ settings. Therefore, the most you will get out of this card with IRQ sharing is about 100 bps (far from the rated 100,000,000 bps). You might as well use your old RS-232 port.I had to throw all of my and my companies cards out.
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.
Nothing like having your new toy break before you even get a chance to install it. The front panel is made to slide up and then out, enabling you to remove it for cleaning the filter. On each end of the filter plate are two L shaped thin plastic hooks (where the bottom of the L gets inserted at the top of the unit where the hole is bigger) and slides down where the hole is smaller, locking it into place. The first time trying to slide the face plate upward with very little pressure, and the L hook on one side broke off. You can't even glue it back on it's so thin. this is a very cheaply made filter cover that it makes me wonder how many people have already broken theirs?As for the main unit itself. The product lists the noise level at 38dB. But they seem a lot quieter than that. (which is a good thing). There are three fans. Each having four holes to insert screws to mount them. however, only two screws are used to mount each fan. How cheap can a company be??? Really? They couldn't afford to put the other 6 screws in? really? Not that these small fans need all four screws in each fan but it goes to show the quality is very poor.I taped the filter on so that I could still use it, but it doesn't pull enough air through to lower the temperature reading on my drives.Because I knew the size of the fans were small when I purchased it and I knew there would be a possibility that it wouldn't pull much air, even though listed at 25 CFM, I didn't ding it for lack of air flow, but I dinged it three stars for the cheaply made face plate. For being a Startech product, I am really surprised at the poor quality of this front panel fan. Startech should be embarrassed for selling a cheaply made product!If you purchase this fan unit, be very careful when removing face plate.
LinkSys has been my NIC vendor-of-choice for years now. I could always depend on being able to drop a LinkSys card into my Linux machines and have them &quot;just work&quot;. No brains required.This one doesn't. There's absolutely no Linux support at all, and compared to Motorola's corresponding product, the software is very poorly packaged. Both units are Broadcomm-based, which appears to be much of the problem. To get them to work (I'm ASSUMING I'll be able to get the LinkSys card to work, since I did gt the Motorola one running) you have to use ndiswrapper - a shom that allows the Windows drivers to run under Linux. Both my Motorola card and the LinkSys card come with Broadcom software for use under Windows. It's pretty pathetic stuff. However LinkSys wraps the Broadcomm software with stuff that's even more confusing to work with.Plus, I'm not happy that the last LinkSys NIC I bought died after about 3 weeks. I'm wondering if the Cisco takeover hasn't ruined them.At any rate, next network interface I buy has a penguin on the box or I don't buy it at all.
This cord has post-dated any existing technology and soon this will be the cord that humans use to tilt the rotation of the earth back into its appropriate alignment after the government "accidentally" blows up the moon, which ironically was also caused by this cord. So take heed when buying this cord it can be used for good or evil. also on a side note its a pretty average cord.
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.
This keyboard has been in my employ for one month, used daily for approximately ten hours. Two stars because it works, but with annoying kinks.No problems with the mouse, and the keyboard works; all those extra toy$ on the keyboard are just that: toys, not useful tools. Mild connection problems in the beginning, but those were easily resolved with some fiddling. No problems with the included software except MediaLife. Below are my comments about each piece of this product.Media Pad on the left-hand side:The volume and zoom strips both require multiple strokes to make even small actual changes. The other touch controls either do not detect pressure when you do try or accidentally trigger from a stray, floating pinky while typing. The result is that you get multimedia software launching out of seemingly nowhere or your music stops...both unneeded interruptions. You can't disable the Media Pad either, so get used to that annoyance.LCD display:Can use for built-in calculator function, otherwise the only text I've ever seen on there is "NO CONNECTION", "LOGITECH MX 5000" or a crude bar graph for volume/zoom. Gimmicky useless item.Standard keys:Works just like a regular keyboard with some tactile feedback, nothing special. The small function keys will require mild re-training of your fingers. Still not entirely used to those, and it is a bit weird even after a month.MediaLife software:Do not install this. It is unclear to me where the "value" is in this added application. From what I can tell, it was just thrown in there to fill some sort of perceived offering void.And the #1 most prevalently annoying thing about this keyboard:Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrepeating keys after wake-up. Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvery annoying, and no updates (as of this date) fix this problem!
I have had this product for 9 months and it has not worked properly for 8 months. I have had one "return to company and they will fix it" and it came back worse than when it started. It would not play half of the songs I downloaded, even with the suggested low bit rate change per the company. I have to reset it to switch songs, to turn it off, to turn it on - basically to perform any function. I can only get customer service via their website, and it has been a never ending "have you tried....." despite the blatant fact that it should work the first time, simply, without a lot of reformatting and resetting.I bought this product for sound quality as well as being anti-Ipod. Now I will spend the money for an Ipod and count the cash I lost as a lesson - products don't sell by the millions if they don't work (Ipod vs. Iriver).
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.
Warning: the hotshoe breaks easily! As a matter of fact, the entire unit is extremely poor quality plastic. The way it sticks out on top of your camera: if you bump into it while mounted, the cheap plastic shoe will crack or break. Then you will have to gaff tape it to your camera and connect it with a sync cable. Take it from someone with experience. Try looking like a professional with that.On the plus side, it does work well. Fires every time and a no brainer to use. Works with any studio lighting system with the right sync cable to the receiver. The only reason they can get away with charging such an exorbitant price is because there are almost no choices in wireless transmitters out there. Little to no competition. We need it, therefore must pay whatever it costs.If there are any radio signal electronics manufactures out there reading this: PLEASE make one. We need more choices. There is a huge demand for them, not just in the pro business market. Then maybe Pocket Wizard will price them more competitively or at least start making them up to the quality for what we are paying.UPDATE: Looks like my prayers have been answered. Ironically after posting this review I've found "Interfit" is coming out with a low profile wireless transmitter set for around $60. 'Bout time! Up to 150ft range. But won't be out until the beginning of January. You can bet I will be one of the first to get one and review!NEW UPDATE: I settled on microsync. Awesome metal build quality. Tiny, low profile. 100 ft range. Batteries last years. Your needs may vary. Perfect for me.
decent sound and good volume but broke within 6 months. Volume control stopped working so sound could not be adjusted except to extremely high level.
I was trying to connect my cannon printer with my iPad.And so I hooked it up and I'd didn't work. So I tryed to hook it up to different things and it didn't work. Am I doing something wrong or what? Well it took a month to ship. It seems to be good for traveling but it's not working. You get what you pay for
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.
This tv is basically only for watching movies if you want to play games as i was hoping to do most of them are native 720p display. This is a big problem for this TV because it does not support 720p this sounds stupid and was odd to me because the tv supports 1080i perfectly. The tv is also very loud and the bulbs are unreliable I have had it for a week and I am already looking for a new tv. I would recommend spending a little extra on a samsung or sony model.
Ok here it is I bought one of these from walmart I plug it in and for a week it ran like a champ then one week boom it died I had my receipt luckily and returned it and got the same one thinking it was just that one repeat everything before and here I am with no receipt no music and out my ~100 dollars so all in all DON'T BUY THIS DRIVE
the quality was good when working. i have purchased two in the last year,dummy me.the first one they had me convinced that i had mishandled it and that was the reason that it was locking up.so dummy me bought a second one and it is doing the same thing!imagine that!i called customer support they will repair it for 69.95plus shipping and handling geez i only paid 70.00dollars for it.stay away from this unit!it is a throw-away unit.with zero customer support,will fix it for what you paid for it.take it from somebody who knows,two units 70.00+ 70.00+25.00dollars for a cleaner.so i guess i'm out 165.00 dollars and still no dvd.i guess you learn from your mistakes and i did.please do not buy.maybe they will get this garbage off the shelves.product has a 30 day warranty , the first one lasted 45days.
After trying on the headphones, I got an instant headache that lasted for 3 hours. They are too tight around your head and the top of the headphones is flat, not rounded. My husband thouht they were very uncomfortable. I never used them and sent them back.
Did not work out of the box. I ended up throwing it away. I usually don't have trouble with these types of things.
Be careful...it's not competible to many laptops....eg IBM, Toshiba, Dell....Also very bad reception
The materials are ok quality. The brand is reputable.The sound is pretty good, especially considering the price.But, there are some 'fatal flaws' in Sennheiser's first attempt at earbuds.One side of the cord is longer than the other. I assume this is to be more ergonomic when your radio is on that side. But, one side is WAY shorter than the other.This causes it to be pulled out of my ear ALOT. I do 90 minutes of cardio, and I have to push them back in my ear or pull the cord up literally 40 times a session - bike and elliptical, in case you're wondering.I wore them when I did weights, but had the same problem just walking from station to station.This is TREMENDOUSLY aggravating... which is the last thing I want during my workouts.Again, it's not bad quality or bad sound, but if you're going to be moving AT ALL with your headphones on, DO NOT buy these. Sorry Sennheiser. I really do like your OTHER stuff.Here's the Shure earbuds I love and purchased a second pair of after 2 years of use:Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones
Probably the Amazon purchase I regret the most. YOU CAN TRUST THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS!! I wish I had.I have only had this drive since January. It was easy to install, easy to move files, etc. About a month ago, the drive started malfunctioning. My computer wouldn't recognize it, and it stopped connecting to my computer. Mind you, I have so much of my data stored on this thing. A few days ago, it just stopped working all together. Before, it was like it worked for ten minutes, then shut off, and back and forth like that.On Saturday, I discovered that the USB port was broken and floating around inside the drive. I called Seagate TEN MINUTES AGO and found out from one guy that I had two options: 1.there may be a chance that only the part can be fixed, and 2.data recovery. The data recovery costs $1700 to 2000. Yes, you read that right. Now, look at the price Amazon sells this for. I paid only $86 for it. Why would I send this back, only to NOT get a direct quote from them, and have them pretty much hold my device hostage? Do you see the difference btwn price and how much it costs to fix it? I nearly blew my top. And all the representative could say was "I understand."I've learned my lesson. Be careful with this brand. I am going to try to get a friend to fix it or help me get my data off, but if he can't do it, I have lost so many documents, family photos, projects, etc.
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.
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 recommend searching Garmin Suction Cup Mount on "Ebay", I found out that it's about $10 cheaper than this one. I received the item and found out that it's not new. There has been dust I found. They cleaned the surface but i can say it's not new. Don't buy this item. [...]I found one for only $4.39
This is the third HP Printer I have owned and all have been disappointments. I owned the 6540 which I believe is the previous model to this one. And I owned the previous model to the 6540. In all 3 cases, they start off good (not great) and then things begin to break that HP customer service says can not be repaired.On the HP 6940, the on-off button is in the upper left corner of the front panel. On mine, the light blub burnt out after a few months so I never knew if it was on or off. The good news is if the printer was off, it would turn itself on when I sent a print job to it. But the bad news was I only knew that the printer was off (stopping electricity cost & possible heat issues) when I unpluged it.I found the cartridge ink could be purchased at Walgrens - refilling the HP cartridges - which was much cheaper than buying the HP ink cartridges new. However, the printer would not recognize them and was often telling me I was low on ink when I wasn't.But the reason I finally dumped the printer, it would jam so often that it just wasn't worth the effort fighting with it anymore. After a paper jam, often I had to reinstall the printer to get it to realize it was cleared and could resume printing. That gets old quick. There is no reset button. You can go to the control panel and ask the printer to resume - but often it will not resume until after you have turned it off for hours (the following day.)The printed text was good and the color pictures were ok - but the other issues just made this a frustrating experience for me.
Video cut out randomly from time to time for several seconds. If, while using the first computer, the second computer entered power save mode, switching back to the second computer would not wake it up. Moving mouse or tapping on keyboard would not wake it up. Iogear says this product is not for use with docking stations - a 'feature' not advertized or noted on their product description. I have returned this product. Otherwise, the product worked well, good video quality, responsive hot key selection.
The picture's a little fuzzy, but more importantly, this TV is a case study in manufacturers adding features just to get checkboxes, not to add functionality.There's a composite input, an S-Video input, component input, and a side composite input. But as it turns out, there's only one audio input on the back, so you can choose just one of composite, S-Video and component. And if that weren't enough, the side input overrides the back input. So even with four supposed video inputs, to watch more than one device, you need to swap cables or an external switcher.On top of that, the users manual was only in French. I had to trawl through Philips' site to find an English copy to figure out why it wasn't working as any rational person would expect.
I have no problems with the output for this printer, but it flies through the ink (like all Espons) and finding replacement ink has been a large problem for me. Not to mention that its going to set be back about $80 for a complete set. I hate to pay what I paid for this printer and then have to pay $80 for what was about 3 months of pretty light printing (less than 200 sheets, 5 CDs, and two photos). In contrast, my HP prints more for less, just not on CDs.Why are they hard to find? I think the real problem is that the only printer that uses these ink cartridges is the RX700. Therefore, few people carry them. I ordered them from Staples, but the order has been screwed up twice now (not Epson's fault, but raises my level of frustration). I could have ordered them from somewhere else, but I would have had to pay for shipping, which makes the ink even more expensive.I mainly purchased the printer for its ability to print on CDs and DVDs, which it does well, but it is an expensive printer to run.
Garbage!....they sound great but the input cable in back of the subwoofer is fragile. The weight of the cable itself eventually makes it malfunction and you end up moving it around trying to get it to jive so you get your sound back until it finally quits completely! This happened to others I know.DON'T WASTE YOUR CASH ON KLIPSCH!!!!
The Mighty Mouse looks great. That's all it has going for it. I've had the mouse for about a year and it's practically non-functional. The worse part is the "revolutionary" 360-degree scroll wheel. I have to clean it at least monthly, otherwise it stops working. Sometimes it stops scrolling up, sometimes down.Apple recommends running a damp cloth over the ball--this barely works. Instead, you have to take the whole mouse apart (not for the squeamish) and clean four tiny magnet-like screws that interact with the scroll ball. Not user-friendly at all (and the way Apple has headed with its hardware, that's not surprising).Buy something else. Don't buy this simply because it's made by Apple.
When this thing worked, it did a fair job. However, like many other posters out there this thing constantly jams. First it had a problem with a full waste toner cartridge. However, the one status light on it can mean a myriad of things, literally 4 or 5 different errors are represented by one light when its solid red. When I finally figured out I had to replace the waste toner cartridge it worked for a day or two before it starting getting jammed on every sheet of paper.At this point the printer is less than a year old, I would say it hasn't worked reliably for the last 6 months. I'm writing this after frustration because after 3 days I haven't been able to print a single thing. Everytime I fix a jam, it starts to take a piece of paper and immediately jams again. I am using standard 20lb laser copier paper.If after reading this you still want to buy one, check craiglist for mine. I'll be giving it away to anyone who will cart it off my property.Also, if you are using Linux, DO NOT USE SAMSUNG's Linux drivers. Their drivers overwrote some system libraries with out dated libraries that fubar'ed my system. Once I fixed the libraries I was able to install the foo2qpdl driver which worked great, when the printer wasn't jamming.
I bought this camera because I saw nothing but good review upon good review. When I received it, it had what appeared to be one dead pixel - white or very light blue, it only showed up on dark backgrounds. I let it slide because it is a common problem with LCD's.Then, only 10 days after having the camera and without dropping it or banging it, or submitting it to extreme cold or heat (it cost me $220, so I was obviously careful with it) I turned the camera on only to find that the LCD had what appeared to be cracks running through it. The cracks are NOT on the LCD, but appear to be in the picture itself. This is topped off with some strange colors. Basically, the thing is dead, and I hope I can refund it since I've learned that many other people have had the same problems. Imagine if I went a month and couldn't return it at all! That's $220 plus $150 to get it fixed by Canon, who I have been told take no responsibility when these lines or "cracks" appear. I won't be buying it again, no matter how cool it was when it was working.
The picture and audio quality of this unit is excellent, and the PAL-NTSC conversion was one of the best I'd seen to date. However, about every third DVD the unit would freeze up and/or skip for no apparent reason, and it would occur on both new and used DVDs. I did some more research and discovered others who've bought this unit have indicated they experienced the same problem. Since the freezing/skipping problem appears to be rather common, I would recommend against buying this model.
After months of this thing sending its electronic "disconnected" signal the calls had not abated. I don't think it works. Are the telemarketers wise to this ploy and simply ignore it? Maybe so.Finally I began answering the calls on speaker phone and making only a low growling sound like an angry animal. People in my home laugh, but the callers got scared off. A couple of weeks of growling and the calls stopped. I tossed this device out.I am being honest. I do not think this works at all.
The reason I went with this case over others was for the pictured tongue and groove feature that would lock the case in place. When it arrived, it had no such feature, flat cut. The felt lining gives no indication that one was every planned given that it buts up to the cut almost flush. As a result the case constantly slips off. This is a clear BAIT AND SWITCH. Keep shopping.
WHY oh why did I ignore those other reviews? They were absolutely right. The tip is way too short, so you DO end up burning your fingers almost every time. And the MOST annoying thing about this curling iron is you do accidentally keep turning it off because the power button is in the wrong spot. Don't buy this curling iron. The iron itself does an ok job of curling your hair but the DESIGN of the iron... ugh! What were they thinking? And stupid me for thinking those other reviewers were just weirdos who didn't know how to hold a curling iron. They weren't weirdos, they were right. I'm the stupid one for not listening to them! oh well.
I purchased this drive in February 2005, and it died a slow, painful death in the beginning of December 2005.The Good: When it worked, it ran very smoothly. I had it connected to a Dell Dimension 4550 (2.5 Ghz with 1 GB RAM). It was connected to a 2.0 USB port. I was using it for backup. I stored music files (mostly mp3's), graphics (mostly jpg's), lately and It ran very quiet, and quite fast for most files, although it did seem to choke on larger files such as video. Access time was also acceptable.The Bad: The drive only lasted about 9 months. It gradually started failing, which gave me time to start backing up the files I had stored on it. It would take longer and longer to copy files, and accessing the files. Eventually, however, my computer failed to even recognize the drive altogether. I don't think I abused the drive, as I would only write to it about once a week, and never moved more than a couple of gig's at a time. The Maxtor website provides a diagnostic tool to assess the drive. This analysis indicated that the drive needed to be replaced. I was very disappointed that it died, as it was very convenient to backup my files on a hard drive, rather than disk.
The item was shipped in fine shape, the sound quality was good and we liked the headphones, but in 35 days and maybe using the headphones 10 times, they broke - they simply stopped working. The wire connecting the headphone to player no longer worked and no sound would come through headphones. Clearly a defective product with poor quality to break in such a short period of time, but the most important warning is that the product only had a 30 days return policy even if defective or broken after the 30 day period has elapsed. I would expect the product to last more than 30 days for the price, but no refund was granted because it was past the 30 days - DO NOT BUY THIS PORDUCT.
It's impossible to install it! After searching the internet forums, I did follow some instructions and it worked in Windows XP once. Then, it stopped working again. Could never install it in Windows 7 and couldn't find any support on the internet. Really, a big headache and money down the toilet. I don't recommend it unless you are a computer geek and like challenges.
I own a digital Elph, which I purchased from Amazon 5 years ago. It has worked well and I was happy with it. My satisfaction with my older Elph prompted me to upgrade to the newer Canon Powershot SD200 Digital Elph in December of 2005. I figured that Canon would have made modest improvements over time. I do like the size and weight of the unit.Unfortunately, that's not the case. Using the flash, the red eye is worse with this version, even with red eye reduction on. Sure you can slightly clean up the red eye image using software; however, that's a major hassle and most photos will leave the eye looking black.The second issue is after owning this camera for 13 months, an E 18 error appeared on the digital screen. The screen remains black and the camera will not work. I thought I'd try a new battery but that did nothing.I do not recommend this camera. Keep searching. I now see that other owners have had the E 18 problem. I'll research my options as this PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph is now out of warranty.
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.
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;
With minimalist design, and compact package, this unit will be a sexy accent to any office/bedroom/interior space.But that's where the positives come to a screechingly painful halt:This unit is far from being sexcellent....First off, if you are not a coinsure of sound quality, this is the unit for you. The sound quality on this system is less than pathetic. I found by investing in a good quality FM adaptor I could get much better sound at a far more reasonable price.-The sound texture is grainy. Like sandpaper across my knuckles-The speakers buzz frequently.-The bass...is well non existentSecondly, if you have this unit in a room that at times of the day you like to have darkened...say a bedroom. You'll find that the blinding aura emitted by the LCD screen, will aid in your insomnia. Unless you enjoy being bathed in a brilliant blue light while attempting to reach an unconscious state, I would not suggest buying this system. To make matters worse, there is no way to dim the screen, so unless you have duct tape prepare to be caught in the irritating azul tractor beam of this system.Save your money and invest in a FM transmitter, or a better quality system...it'll be worth the wait...and sleep.
The DVD player stopped working after 6 months for no reason. Not worth the money.
I, too, had ongoing paper jams after having this printer a few months. I opted to take it to the authorized repair shop, where they replaced the Paper Pickup Roller under warranty; it worked fine. Then, after the unit had been in use for slightly over a year, it developed light "streaks" down one side. After reading the troubleshooting guide and comments on the internet, it was obvious it needed a new imaging unit. I purchased one of those and the unit worked fine (though the imaging unit squeaked). Three months later, there is light "streaking" across the page--top and at intervals. I give up. The color output has always been questionable, but I can't do without black! I definitely got what I paid for (when it's too good to be true, it is.)
I've had two sets of these now and love em but cannot get them to last more than a couple of months. For the price maybe I shouldn't complain, but at $25.00 a pop I could have bought something else that would have posibly lasted longer. I do have a couple pair of higher priced earphohes that just are not as comfortable but they're over a year old and still work great. So my challange is to find something that is as comfortable and sounds as good so I'm back in the market looking at some other highly rated earphones.Maybe after a year their longevity has improved but...
Terrible piece of junk. The only thing it ever had going for it was that I didn't pay for it--it was a gift. Given to me brand new after an identical previous one died. I wouldn't have purchased the same model, but it was a gift so I didn't complain.It was always having issues. DHCP screwed up all the time, constantly assigning the same IP to different computers. Would also randomly quit responding entirely for 1-2 minutes. Figured it might be a firmware issue, so I updated that and thereby utterly bricked it. I update firmware daily at work (software engineering tech), and I followed their directions, so I'm fairly certain it wasn't user error, yet it never came back after saying that it successfully updated. Just kept blinking (they say that's normal for 3 minutes--I let it go for more than a half hour). Didn't show up on wireless. Ethernet wasn't responding. Reset button did nothing.Anyway, it was always a headache that never worked well, even when it did work. Pay a little more for a decent router and steer clear of this piece of garbage.
The MR814v2, at least, is quite annoying. Like some other reviewers, I have had to turn it off and on periodically throughout the year or so that I have owned this router.I won't even mention how bad the port forwarding is. It's horrible. Very.
Within 2.5 years, this Plasma TV has been repaired twice. Half of the ambilight went out (2 trips), now it has no picture and red flashing lights indicating an electrical failure. No wonder major retailers don't sell Phillip's junk anymore. Their "customer service" reminds me of the soup Nazi. Do yourself a favor, cut a cardboard box and have a puppet show and use the money you saved for a cruise.
I bought this after I heard some good reviews. Unfortunately it turned out to be a hopeless router for me. The wireless worked exactly twice for 2 hrs. I tried for nearly 3 weeks. Tried ALL possible configurations, updates, restarts, reboots but never managed to get the wireless network! The netgear support is pathetic. The waiting time for the call to get through is more than 1/2 hr..!! After doin everything the support guys told me on phone, i still didnt manage to get the wireless working, kept using the wired network. The firmware upgrade doesnt work either. Finally have returned the product to Amazon for a refund. Netgear was askin me to pay $14 for the one way return shipping!! Sad return policy for a sad product.
Does not work. Battery does not retain any charge whatsoever. The USB to jack port is not compatible with any other audio jack. Stay away from this product!
Beware when using thsi unit with 512 mg SD cards; there is NO battery life to speak of. It lasts perhaps 1.5 hours with a 512 catd.
Delivery and packing were good.This product was disappointing. It is not reliable to use for backing up as I had intended. I have several other flash drives and all of them out perform this.
Can't play WMA even though customer support says it can. I have tried many bit rates secured and non secured WMA files.
I bought this mini MP3 a while ago and loved it. Good radio, nice sound quality, and beautiful graphics. But then, it became possesed and said I needed to "re-sync every freakin' song to listen." ?!! RE-SYNC?!!!! I ALREADY SYNCED IT, I CAN'T DO IT AGAIN!!! So, I format it and attempt to download again, but the software rejects it once again. I get mad and break it accidentaly, and then I lose the stupid thing it's so small. Take my advice, avoid the un-neccasary anger and don't buy it. There's lots of other good quality MP3's out there, this ain't one of em.
I have this item it dont even work on my laptop at all. I can't even use it on messengers that has webcam features in it. No matter how many times i try to get it working.. it shows a black image that is just about it.... the infrared don't even work even the program installation cd that came with it don't even work right at all.
This DLO 009-3031 was an impulse buy today at Best Buy for $100.99 -- $21 more than Amazon. But, after reading all the negative reviews, I'm taking this back unopened. Seems like this product depends highly on where your FM market is, as well as the quality of your car's system picking up the transmitter. For this kind of $$, any static issue ought to be moot, and with the quality issues mentioned, the whole thing is too much a roll of the dice. Bummer!
First of all, its not 6 Ft. secondly not worth it. Its a waste of money.
I ordered this case eagerly, hoping for an affordable product that had a clear screen protector and stylish leather. It took me less than a minute of ownership to note several major build quality and design issues. First, the ipod uses a hard drive, and this case has a rather strong set of magnets holding the case and lid together, which worries me some. (Maybe I'd be less concerned if my music player didn't cost $300.) Second, the inside of case was stuffed with a foam rectangle and the carrying strap, deforming the screen protector. The protector itself is low-quality, but also stays mishapen after you remove the materials and try to bend it back. Again, I feel the high-resolution, video-playing ipod screen deserves to maintain its clarity through a case. Here it does not. Furthermore, the inside of the case has a stiff, cheapo tag that will scratch the backing of your ipod unless you tear it out.The leather is nice, the case is relatively light, and the belt clip is not annoying at all. However, I am going to have to buy something different.
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.
"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; it has digital PLL, SSB, and synchronous detection - the ICF-SW7600GR is many times the radio compared to the S350 (I'de be kicking myself, if I was stuck with the S350).
Naturally, I did not have high expecations for these inexpensive speakers. I just wanted to replace the dead units from my old Accord. They actually sounded and looked reasonable, so I was satisfied. 9 months later, both speakers developed cracks in the poly speaker cones, which quickly split and basically fell apart. Now they are in my garbage can. I can only assume this is from sitting in the sun? Sitting the back window of a car, the sun is difficult to avoid. I never played them very loud, so I am at a loss. Save your money.
For starters they are not comfortable in your ear and fall out easily, secondly they only lasted me a few months before they started to sound fuzzy and about a month after that they were completely useless. Who cares about a warranty when it would cost about just as much to buy a new set, a better one.
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.
After I ordered this cd player it was shipped by a company called American Trader in Indiana, PA. As shipped it was obviously used, not new. I assumed I'd be getting a new one since I don't remember seeing that it was a used one. More important, the cigarette lighter adapter and tape casette adapter are missing, so it basically is functional only as a disk player with the headset, it will not work in a car as advertised. I tried to call the company on the phone. They sent no packing list or copy of the invoice, so I had to look up the phone number on the web. It turned out to be a fax machine even though it was listed as a phone line.This is an unhappy purchasing experience and I would steer other people away from this vendor.
I have both a PC laptop with winXP and an iMac with MacOS X10.2 I wanted to network and to connect to my DSL. Netgear claims that their MR814 wireless router is compatible with both so I bought it. As it turns out the router was impossible to connect to the iMac. The instructions were missleading and incomplete so I called Netgear's tech support. After waiting for about 40 minutes I had to deal with someone who didn't even know that Macintosh and PCs use different operating systems. Needless to say my patience was stretched to the max trying to explain to this person what was going on and I kept getting back instructions on how to install on Windows. After a frustrating 30 minutes I was transferred to their Mac "expert". This person effectivelly knew that MacOS exists but had no idea how it works and how to make the install. In the end he asked me to call Apple Computer's tech support. Clearly I was on my own so I tried some more and ended up returning the item and getting my money back. I can understand Netgear not having their manuals up to date as new versions of OSs come to market but it is unacceptable that they don't get up to speed to assist customes via tech support, and even worse that they don't have the decency to simply accept their limitations and save us a bad bad bad experience.Update (spring 2004): Justice be made. Netgear has improved their customer support.
The iRiver H10 is the worst electronic device I have owned. The directions are limited, customer service is almost non-existent. The player is wonderful when it works right, but freezes up and has to be reset or even reformatted frequently. I finally sent my player back to iRiver after 8 months expecting to have it exchanged for a new one. It was still under warranty. After 2 weeks, I received my own H10 back. It appears that it was reformatted, but that is all. No explanation was included. My h10's latest problem, for about the last month, is that it will not play any of my purchased Napster tracks, saying the license is expired on all of them. I spent 2-3 hours on the phone with Napster on this [they, by contrast, are very helpful] and even downloaded tracks directly to the player from Napster and received the same message. I am out the purchase price of the player and can get no help from the company. I have waited on the phone anywhere from 20 to 70 minutes and have only once spoken to a person. It's like the company exists only on the web. Their FAQs are not bad, but sometimes you need more than FAQs.iRiver H10 20 GB MP3 Player/Recorder (Blue)Stay away from iRiver!
and this will give you an idea of the sound quality you will get from this particular product. While it delivers as far as getting your MP3 player to play through you cassette system, the very poor and muffled sound quality offsets this benefit. As far as cassette adapters go, I've gone through a few and the Sony brand has delivered far superior sound quality at the same price. While Maxell does make fine quality cassette tapes, I would avoid their cassette adapter.
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.
I received the Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 4000 the other day and my hand has gotten very sore. The mouse is too small even for a small hand and very uncomfortable to use. I think I will go back to Logitech.
One of the cartridges was broken. The whole package was returned. I AM STILL WAITING FOR A CREDIT!! I will never order ink cartridges again, and I hope I never have to return something again. WHERE'S MY CREDIT??
I have already reviewed this once already,the party that sold me the product sold me a defective product.It did not work, so I complained and sent it back.I also received my money back.unhappy with the experience.the only good part is that amazon will post this bad experience online for others to see. J Tsang
This router constantly needs rebooting. At first it was once a week, now it's almost every day! I've read other reviews which have had the same problems.
1. Printer Caching Problem - This was my main issue. The main attraction to this drive was the ability to replace my printer server, however when I tried to print a 4.5 MB picture it would not print. After some research I discovered that the device has a serious flaw in its printer caching which doesn't allow it to handle large print job (5+ pages). So in order to print a 20 page doc you have to do it 5 pages at a time! I don't have time for that.2. MAC Software is Garbage - So the MAC software on this is so horrible! It doesn't work well at all.3. Overall Admin Horrible - The overall admin does not work well for deleting and creating accounts. As you will see the drive needs to be formatted. I did all I could to delete my accounts, and while you can't access them I can't get rid of them either. There was no documentation on how to format the drive!4. Media Server Never Worked - That's self explanatory. Maxtor needs to put this one back on the shelf.
I bought one about a year and a half ago, and it got sent back right away. I have a friend that has one, and it worked great, but he used it in his house. I bought mine for an apartment and I think that all of the wiring, in apartment a/c, and the like just ran too much electric interference with it.
The Mount that I received was not the one that is shown here. If this one is not in the stock then need to be removed from the list.The one that got is somewhat similar. It was difficult for me to attach to the wall and the tilt adjust knob was broken before I actually hang the TV. Not recommend for big screen TV.
These headphones are good for dj'ing, look nice etc, but they will break after just over one year. This is probably built into the design. The swivel joint cracks, the earpiece surround disintegrates, and, as far as I am aware individual parts cannot be replaced. This happened to me after just over one year of light use
I purchased this item for my mother for christmas...and i do agree, good system.....for the price. I prefer the Kenwood we have downstairs. But anyway...we had this for about two months and it worked fine. Then when my mother went to use it, you'd turn it on and nothing would happen. I dont know what happened to it...but i definitely agree RCA did not think this one through.
The main purpose for these headphones was so that I could use them with my Xbox. After receiving the headphones, opening the box and looking at all the connection cables, I discovered the the cable for the Xbox is something called a SCART cable. SCART is some kind of connection that TVs in France use! Well, living in Ohio, I don't have a French TV! These things are all but totally useless to me and I can't believe I paid over $100 for them. I guess they'll be going back to Amazon.
I've had this router for a few months, and am going to buy a different brand to replace this as soon as possible. Here are the issues I've been having:Drops the connection frequently, every couple of minutes.Customer service tried to help me out. After ninety days, they insist that you have to pay $1.99/minute for help. Considering that I've spent a few hours with customer service and it still doesn't work, this is unacceptable. Looks to me like they want to make some money on their customer service for a faulty product.
I bought this TV 2/06,it's in a 2nd home so it only gets used 6 months out of the year. I noticed the picture getting darker last year but thought it was the projection lamp burning out. This year the green tint, plus an area of approximately 7x3 inches that looks like a water stain appeared. The stain is only noticeable when the TV is on and the screen is light in that area. I purchased a new lamp, it made no difference in the TV. I called Sony and was told since the warranty with them had expired there was nothing they would do,HOWEVER, they had an offer for me, they offered to sell me my pick from 3 different Sony models, at factory price, they would deliver it from their factory. They told me I had to let them know right now if I was going to accept or decline this offer. I asked them what they would do with the old set,they said when the truck brought the new set they would verify the serial number on the old set ,and that was that. Why on earth would they think I would throw out a set I paid $3000.00 for and buy a new one from them? They never said a thing about the optical block or any known defect. When I got off the phone I found this site and read all the other comments about this defect. I called RC Willey where I bought the set and found out I had bought an extended warranty through them(I'm still in shock,I never buy extended warranties on anything). Because of the people who take the time to write comments, I have a little knowlege when the TV repairman gets here,and hopefully there is a fix as some suggest. I looked at new TV's tonight and there is nothing that compares to the look of this Sony and the TV stand that was made for it. Wish me luck!
Don't waste your money. You cannot see the screen it doesn't line up well with the outside cover so you can use your dial. It shifts and turns the volume up to full blast.
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
The windshield mount does not stick to the windshield.This is poor construction and design by Magellan.Having a lot of trouble with a brand new piece that I purchased.Looking at the dashboard mount now. But that dosen't seem to have much favourable reviews either.I may just return the GPS.Too much trouble to get started.
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.
Bought one and sent it back and thought I had just bought a bad one, re-ordered and the replacement was bad too. The product shows a real clear picture but is very difficult to get it to work. Don't buy this product as it has many techincal problems.
This concept of this product is what I wanted but after using, there are two major issues I encountered.1. If you have a wireless network in your home, it knocks it off. Could not figure why my WiFi (N) was going down. After unplugging the camera, my WiFi came back up. Did it several time to be sure. It was definitely the transmitter on the camera. My wireless home network is "N", not sure if this problem will be the same for the B/G wireless networks.2. The second issue i had was after turning the power on for the DVR and press "Record" I have to format the memory card every time. So if you have recording that you want to save, you will have to use a different memory card.The system works OK but if you can deal with the two issues above, it will work for you.Hopes this helps with your purchase.Thanks
I have had the MFC for a few hours and moved twice. Each time its been painful to reset this up. I tried to set this up as a network printer and OMG. This thing sucks you dry in terms of time and amount of nonsense. Try using the Brother Website to find a drive. It says this product does not exist. Brother's customer service. Non existent and no help.I have an old HP 2600 that was bought before the MFC 9940. It took me all of ten minutes to set it up to print in home network.I am never ever buying a Brother. I have used so many of Brother devices and each time I have the same set of issues. Forget the price folks, just pay a bit extra and buy some other brand.
Changed my D-link for this Netgear....Bad move!!!!I lost my internet for 2 days, No way around to get it back. Called Customer services to found out that I could only use them free of charge in the first 3 month. After that period I have no choice but to pay if I want them to help me. Whatever.....
When my RCA DRC8320N froze (tape & disk stuck) I was just a few days under my 1 year warranty so I was able to send it to Alco Electronics as instructed only to get it back with the tape still stuck and without the remote. I called, again, and was told they had only noted that the DVD was stuck (even though I told them AND stated in the letter sent with the player that both a tape & disc were stuck ... it was pretty evident!) so I had to send it back again. I just got it back and it's not my player nor even the same model. They sent a DCR8335 (which is a cheaper model from what I can tell). Just called the call center again ... "Donald" said their system is down so he will have to call me back. Honest to God I'm going to scream!!!
I purchased the Sangean DT-210v based on the favorable reviews on Amazon.com. What I got was a worthless piece of junk. First, the earpieces are the size of megaphones. Unless your ears are the size of caves, the fit is so ergonomically uncomfortable there is no way you can wear them for any extended period of listening. I had to use my iPod earbuds, instead. The AM band is totally worthless. In the AM band, this radio can only pickup some local stations in my area (Sacramento) At best, the reception of these local stations is weak and statically distorted. My primary reason to buy this pocket radio is for listening to AM talk radio and sports. The radio does a better job on the FM and TV bands. Reception of local stations on these bands is adequate. Well, what can I expect from a $43 radio, right? I'm still shopping for a good pocket radio with strong AM reception. Any recommendations?
I went with this device despite the expensive price tag because of the many features, including the free traffic updates. Unfortunately, it was a big mistake.As for the ease of use, the device has been very problematic, particularly the "arm" that attaches it to the wind shield. The suction has never worked properly, I think because of the unique, elongated design of this device's arm (see the photo). There is too much weight hanging because the device, particularly the 4.3-inch model, is heavy. Our first arm, which needed to be replaced, would constantly fall--creating a decent hazard while driving--and finally cracked on impact. The second arm has broken where it connects to the device. And Navigon has been very unresponsive to our issues. You cannot even call them on the phone, and their North American customer support is quite limited.Other features are problematic. The touch screen requires significant pressure before registering, which is difficult while driving. Also, the satellite connection often takes a very long time to link when we set out on our trips. When we are leaving from home, that isn't a big deal, but when we are leaving from a new location, we are often sitting in the car waiting for it to tell us the first direction to go or the first turn to take. And it often doesn't link until we drive around for a while, aimlessly, making the effects of this problem worse.Finally, the traffic updates, which were the selling point, are non-existent. In two years, I have received only a handful of traffic updates, perhaps six. Yet, I live and primarily drive in the NYC metro area and throughout New Jersey. They do not update fast enough, and I still rely on satellite radio to get my updates. To give it credit, it is not "on" every time I drive, but often on the weekends.I would pass on this product a second time around, and I would go with a cheaper, more well-known brand with better customer support, both over the phone and in major stores.
As with all the other reviews I've read, we received 2 of these for Christmas presents. One worked for 30 seconds, the other didn't work at all! Then we got on line and saw that ours was not the only problem. Thankfully we bought them online through Amazon and they gave us a full refund to go and purchase a working DVD by another company. With all the negative reviews, Toys R Us should pull this junk off the market. It really makes their company look bad. If we could choose our own star rating, it would be way below zero!
This laptop has caused nothing but trouble from day one. It was a complete waste of money. Even with the minimum of software and files loaded, it would take forever to boot up. On many occasions it would totally freeze and on quite a few occasions I would get the dreaded blue screen. I have spent many hours and days trying to fix the various problems that would arise, but after a couple of years of frustration, it is ready for the trash. It makes me quite wary of buying another Toshiba product.
I have owned both shuffle and Creative Zen Stone plus. Below is a comparison.0. Both retail for 70$ and both are really very cute.1. Shuffle is apple while creative is not. So all the apple fans would buy it anyway.2. Shuffle has no screen, zen stone plus has got a screen albeit a small one.3. shuffle has 1gb memory while zen stone plus has 2gb.4. No FM tuner for the shuffle.5. No stop watch for the shuffle.6. Shuffle is very Fragile while so far i have found zen stone plus to be quite durable.
I got this one for Christmas. After using it for a few weeks, it's going back and getting replaced with an iPod. My wife has the iPod, and it is much easier to use than the Creative. The Creative certainly is not as easy to use as the iPod, and it also feels as though it is not made as well. You can pretty much tell after using them side-by-side that this is Creative's attempt at copying the iPod. They do a good job of making it look similar, but it just doesn't stack up to the quality of the iPod.
the sound went out in my old headphones so this one looked pretty good. i ordered them and when they arrived i was so disappointed. these headphones are very light but thats because their so cheaply made. it feels like if i sneeze while wearing them they would just rip apart. the wires also feel like that so you gotta be very careful to not tear them up. They are also very short on me so if i put them in my pocket while at the gym they keep on pulling my head down when i walk around.( im 5.9" by the way) i placed an order for a different product and hopefully its more durable then this....
If you want to use it to listen to your home stereo or out in the garage, then this works fine. But do not think about using it to replace that cassette adapter you have in your car. I tried it in my Dodge Interpid for a week and was tired of the AM radio sound quality. Went back to my cassette adapter.It works okay in my wifes Chrysler T&C; though. Go figure.
I bought this to use in the car to play DVD's for my 4 year old. I didn't want to spend alot of money and figured if it broke I could always buy a new one. Well it broke after 2 months and now I'm buying a new one (different manufacturer). Beware these are cheap and not made to last.
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.
Sadly, you can add us to the list of folks who loved this t.v right up until it completely failed at 26 months. Equally disappointing is discovering how Samsung does not stand by their product.
Well, let me start by saying this product was Used... I bought a NEW amp from the seller. I have pictures of the destroyed packaging, missing screws to hold the top cover on, no directions or warranty card and wires still connected to the unit where they obviously cut it off the display shelf. I wrote them an email 1 week ago and have not heard back from them. The only good that came out of it is it arrived on time for Memorial weekend and sounded good. I've been an big fan of Alpine amp's but will be more cautious of where I by the product(Shutterblade of New York).Buyer beware!
The Rivet Stereo Headset has okay voice quality for phone conversations, but poor music quality. The build is so fragile that extra care has to be applied to let them last longer than one month.The first one I bought broke in two weeks, when the microphone and the microphone button stopped working. I used this headset in regular computer headphone jack and destroyed the microphone circuit probably in 3 hours. So be very careful not to use it anywhere except for the iphone.the second one I bought broke within one week, when the extremely long wire caught up on a door handle and a moderate jerk broke the internal wire: the left headphone, the microphone and the button are all not responsive now.I would not recommend this headset, because unless extra care is applied, it will cost $20 a month to replace it every month.
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.
This frame does not load pictures with a USB connection. The cust. svc rep w/Westinghouse told me that they have been receiving many calls and that the product is defective. The customer service reps with Westinghouse are absolutley horrible. With that, I would never buy a Westinghouse Digital product, because after you purchase it, you are on your own if anything goes wrong.
Watch out for HP Pavilion &quot;support.&quot; HP answers the phone during the warranty support, but once you go on the extended contract, HP is no longer the manager of the support. If you try to cancel your extended contract, HP keeps 75% of the money you paid and there is no recourse - even if you don't get any service. I found the basic HP support hot-line to be almost useless. The answer to everything is &quot;we need you to format your hard drive&quot;. I have 3 Pavilions and I guess I was fairly stupid. I will not buy another.
This radio does not receive the one FM station I want. It was bubble wrapped and I couldn't try it in the store. It's great looking, but useless for me -- I'm going to take it back.
Buy this router if:a. You are a network engineerb. You wrote the setup softwarec. You plan on being luckyd. Your life is so dismal that a weekend spent chatting with the nice ladies in Hyderabad is the best you can hope for!
Bought an HP Pavilion a1230n 3800+ with Media Center Nov-05 ; bought replacement Printer ( HP OfficeJet 6210 ) recently ; BOTTOM LINE : HP All-In-One will not install with ANY conflicting HP Programs already in-place! Only "problem" : they do not ID these "conflicts" ; they are letting the Purchasing Public ID these at several hundred bucks per CLIP !The CD WILL NOT LOAD "HP_DIRECTOR" needed to run OfficeJet 6210 (AND OTHER OfficeJet All-In-Ones !) from the PC DeskTop ! That is what the "HP_Director" is for ! "Remote Control" ; I want to use it for an ALL-HOUSE PRINTER for the rest of the Family that is NOT as happy about ROUTING PRINT JOBS proceedures as I am !Instead of loading, or even LISTING ANYTHING SENSIBLE OR WORTHWHILE , it just returns the following BOGUS Notice : "A more recent version of software for this product is already installed on your computer ! Simply connect the device to your computer and the software will automatically recognize the .... "; NOT !Even the Folks at Best Buy cannot get this HP Printer "thing" to work with the HP Pavilion PC : From the way it ABORTS the CD-Load, I'd GUESS that it would work GREAT with anything EXCEPT a recent HP pre-loaded XP machine ! I did manage to get it to LOAD , and to work FIRST TIME , on my OLD, HOME-BUILT, ASUS M/B SHOP TEST COMPUTER BUILT FOM SPARE & JUNK LEFT-OVER PARTS ; with MicroSoft-ME O/S running !What a SELLING POINT : RUNS GREAT ON WINDOWS-ME ! DO NOT USE WITH HP PRE-LOADED PC PRODUCTS ! That is , unless you can DISCOVER WHICH PRE-LOADS ARE CONFLICTING , AND WANT TO BUTCHER YOUR PRE-LOADED SYSTEM IN A GIANT EXPERIMENT TO HELP HP WITH THEIR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS DESIGN PROBLEMS !NOT EXACTLY WHAT I HAD IN MIND WHEN I SPENT A BUNDLE ON IT !///
Well, I wish I could post a video review. But the camera keeps causing a kernel panic on my Macbook (running Leopard / Mac OS X 10.5), despite there being a Mac OS driver. Oh well.
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.
It was nice while it lasted, but it lasted only a few weeks.
This is generally good DVD player, but for that money you can find many other players with a lot of other features. Mine wireless headphones were totally unusable since it was picking up some hum noise in a gym where I was using it, so I recomend older version of this player without it!I myself picked up other COBY player TF-DVD7377, and I am happy with it.
These SD cards turn out to be highly unreliable. Constant memory errors. And while most vendors give lifetime warranty on their flash memory cards, of course AGL and the seller are nowhere to be found. Stay away!
As noted in title says, it claimed to have a digital turner and did not. In addition radio sounded tinny and did not hold a station well
Just got mine today. Returning to Amazon tommorrow. Defective. iPod stalled on select language screen. Will not respond.
really a waste of money. My brother purchased one of these subs without my knowledge and now he's regretting it. they're cheap, but u really get what u pay for. Young kids probably buy these subs up so i'm warning you now, if you want to get big bang for your buck go a different way. kicker makes the best subs for someone with a wallet full of dust. a ten inch kicker comp with an adequate amp will rattle the rearview mirror in the car beside you and you can get one of those for 45 dollars. kenwood kfc subs, mtx thunder series subs, are also cheap and will give you a phenomenal sound in comparison to these. Important factors when putting a system together is to know your equipment, get a good box, and an adequate amp and you'll have no complaints. people see "1200 WATTS" on a sub or amp and think its good, well i'll tell ya watts mean nothing without quality.
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.
For Bose the sound quality is very poor. There are sympathetic vibrations in the housing for many frequencies that are in the common range for both music and voice. At first I thought it was the surface I had them on but after placing them on the same pads I use for my studio monitors it is confirmed, the housing of the left channel actually rattles. I am very disappointed with this Bose product. In addition the audio cable is attached to the left channel, if a male to male mini-phono was used it could be replaced when the cable wears out.
I had to send this product back as it was defective. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Like I mentioned in my other review of the Trendnet powerline ethernet adapter (to which this access point connects to) it needs to be on the same electrical circuit breaker. That's a very bad restriction to have. Most houses have 10-15 breakers, and it's very rare that your application will fins the router/adapter and the access point on the same breaker.In sum, I get a dismal 1.05 Mbps speed. Not catastrophic, but pretty poor result for a 130$ (adapter+AP price) investment.
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.
Yeah, I really wanted to like this product. Kingston has a great reputation, and this seemed like a slam dunk. At 4 gigs I was able to back up my entire work directory on my laptop (to avoid having helpdesk help me by accidentally deleting it all like they sometimes do). It seemed fine ... until I tried to use the files on there. About 40% corruption. Tinkering eventually got me 100% corruption, with no visible files on the drive and Windows showing it as full. Format time! It looks like I got stuck with a bad controller on my drive.
The player started making vibrating sounds less than 2 weeks after we bought it. The problems that followed included freezing, not recognising that it had a disk, and then finally not working at all. All of this took four months. The only good thing is that I will get my money back to buy another brand.
Well I dropped quite a bit of money on this thing with many enjoyable problems.*Overheats!!! (You better have some fans handy)*Battery life is short!!! (Expect to buy replacement batteries)*Case cracks!!! (Expect to quickly get cracks and imperfections with normal use)*S-video feature doesn't appear on screen correctly*Compaq had to replace my hinges, they did it for free but only because it was still under warranty. If you are lucky yours will break early.*Keyboard keys are cheap and flimsy and prone to breakage if you decide to clean underneath.* If you want to run different OSes on your computer such as Linux this particular machine is not ideal, search around and find a better one.* Don't even think about gaming with this, poor performance.Basically after replacing the battery on this machine it becomes a decent machine for internet browsing, instant messaging, and word processing. That's really about it. I've done basic things in Fireworks, multitasking doesn't really lag this machine that much. It's a decent machine but has many problems. I will be giving this machine to my dad soon when I can afford a nice NON-Compaq/HP notebook. I really wish I had shopped around but when you have money in pocket and get excited you tend to make impulse buys. All well, lesson learned.
The operations that do work are extremely slow. Not sure if the remote doesn't work or if so much time passes between pressing a button and the action that I've gone on to something else.Won't read dvd +R discs even though they are the recommended Verbatim brand. GoVideo customer service insisted I had bad discs and even talked me into swapping the discs out at Office Depot despite the fact that I've purchased hundreds of discs and not yet had a &quot;bad disc&quot; yet. After the unit failed to read the new discs, they told me to swap the unit out and that &quot;yes maybe the constant disc skipping during playback had something to do with the problem&quot;.2nd unit even slower, disc drawer sounded like a rusty screen door when closing, machine audibly hick upped while playing a disk and skipped worse than the first unit... oh, and still won't read DVD+R discs on which it supposed to write thus it's name &quot;DVD Burner&quot;... puzzled how this product got off the development line and into stores.Do not buy this product. It's almost comical, except it cost $300 +!
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 is a nice TV for the money, but mine died during the warranty period and it has been almost 2 months and still no repair. Multiple emails and phone calls to Toshiba tech support/customer service and the local authorized service provider has resulted in the major run-around and no fix. I still have no idea when the unit will be returned to me. Back ordered parts were received DOA and had to be sent back, tech people cannot figure out what is wrong with the TV, yet Toshiba refuses to do the right thing and replace the unit. I will never purchase another Toshiba product. And if you do and it needs service, be prepared to be without your product for a long time. Sorry, Toshiba, this just isn't good enough when people spend their hard-earned cash with you!
It's not exactly the cheapest out there but the router failed on me a couple of times. It has intermittent signal issues. At first I thought maybe it's the location so I moved it around.Then one day, I couldn't find it on the wireless network. Spoke to tech support and after 2 hrs, they decided to send a new one.Here's the thing. YOU, as the consumer, have to pay shipping cost for shipping back the defective unit. Tech support never mentioned a word about it. I got mad about it. Why am I responsible for paying to ship a defective product?After wasting much time with the customer service, they finally sent me a shipping label.Besides that this Belkin router lacks an information manual. It has a quick-start leaflet and that's about it. There are no information on how to change the internal settings using hard wiring and an IP address.Not buying Belkin ever again.
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.
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.
The V-MODA Vibe Earbuds look great, especially in gold. The sound was fine. A nice tight fit in my ear made it pretty easy to use these to listen to music on a plane. Earbuds are great to keep in your car or travel bag, so they're easily available. They're much less bulky than any earphone solution.I had two problems with my earbuds, though. First, I like the little soft case that was provided. But when you wrap the cord around the little piece of plastic that's provided to keep it from getting tangled, the cord takes on and stays that shape. With all those kinks, the cord for these earbuds would never hang straight and naturally. Second - and possibly related to the first - after a year one earbud stopped working. I don't know if is was related to the kinking or if there was a problem with the jack, but earbuds that only work on one side are useless.If you purchase these earbuds, I recommend you either bunch the cord loosely into the case, or find another way to store and carry them. And buy the extended warranty and be prepared to use it.
I found the packaging for this camera very misleading. The &quot;2 minutes&quot; of video can only be used in 10-second clips. The video does not have sound. The quality of the video is less than expected (even for the price of the camera).
I am a huge fan of Canon cameras - I've used them all my life and this is the only one I've ever had a problem with. It's no small problem, though.Like several other reviewers, I am frustrated by the staggeringly long busy signal I get between shots. The camera requires 10 - 15 seconds to "recharge" between shots. It displays "busy" in the viewfinder, just to remind you how long it's taking. The continuous mode is painful, almost to the point of being funny. It snaps a shot every 30 seconds or so.I have missed literally thousands of shots because of the "busy" lag, and am finally trashing this camera. I'm here to buy a new camera but wanted to add my two cents about this one before I get rid of it and hopefully forget about the years I've wasted on trying to fix it/figure it out/finesse it/etc. I knew the Rebel would be a significant downgrade from my wonderful old Canon 10D (which was damaged beyond repair in an incident I still can't talk about) but I regularly choose my iPhone camera over this one.If you take mostly candid shots - especially of kids or animals - and feel like you need a little more frustration in your life, this is a good choice. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
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 purchased the Extreme 3D Pro because it had the best control layout of the sub $40 twist-rudder 3d sticks. For about 5 weeks it performed as advertised, and then both the x (roll) and z (yaw) axes started to register only 20% of control input in the 'right' direction. Attempts to recalibrate using Logitechs DXtweak utility restored the input range, but left these axes extremely spiky/twitchy, and hence useless for piloting where it matters (landings, and when he's in your crosshairs).The ergonomics are nice, but from my experience, its poorly engineered, and doesn't withstand normal use. I've since replaced it with a Saitek Cyborg Evo, which is more comfortable, responds MUCH more smoothly than the Logitech did out of the box, but has awkward throttle and joystick base button placements. Nonetheless, I wish I got it first.
I bought this item as a Christmas gift and wanted to include several packages of film with it since I've heard it's hard to find (not to mention rather expensive).I had a really difficult time getting Mio film even after a week or two of searching online and in stores. It doesn't seem that the film is readily available, or maybe the Mio just hasn't caught on yet. In any case, although the camera itself seems pretty cool, the headache of finding film was reason enough for me to return it and gift an APS camera instead.
This radio only worked well for about 6 months, then it died. I replaced the batteries with brand new ones, and it still wouldn't work. It was never dropped, but stopped working. I only got some of the stations, it couldn't pick up a lot of them. It is a little big and bulky, especially for the shower area. I've had other radios (non shower type) for 15 years and never had a problem. I would never buy another one for the shower, they just don't last.
This mouse works well for a while, but every so often, it would stop working out of nowhere. This is really inconvenient when I'm in the middle of typing up a document, madly searching for something (thus making me lose my concentration), or playing games. The external device that connects to the USB port is bulky and takes up too much space, length-wise. I advise you to purchase another product.
so i got the new plug in the mail today. i plugged it in to the wall and before i could even get my ibook, it started smoking from the brick, then popped a few times and then just died.... the little green light won't light up anymore either. i'm going to try to get them to send a new one but so far my impressions are leaning towards 'this sucks'
I was drawn to this item as it supports all DVD formats, was fast, came from a market leader (Sony), and obtained good initial reviews. The first unit arrived in early January 04. Installation was a breeze. My first tests confirmed the drive played a music CD and a DVD movie. Next, I tried to burn my first DVD - no luck. I tried different software along with using native XP drag and drop. This was done with top quality (I can't remember the brand) -R discs. The next day, I purchased TDK +R discs and observed the same results. Sony offers a downloadable utility to check the health of the drive. It failed the write test. The utility has a neat feature that emails the results to Sony. They offer you a phone number to call in twenty four hours to discuss the results. Unfortunately, the email came back to me, "Undeliverable". I tried the same utility with the -R discs with the same, failed, results. I returned the drive disappointed - hey, this stuff happens. Today, I decided to engage in round two with a new drive. Again, the exact same result, including the failed email delivery of the test results to Sony. Tomorrow I'm returning the drive and moving on. Sorry Sony, two for two defective products with poor support equals former customer.
Similar situation as Amazon Jack. I placed the order, then waited several days without a change in order status. I contacted customer service to see what the delay was. Their response: "We estimate shipment and delivery dates based on the availability of the items you ordered and the shipping options you selected."My response: "Is the item in stock, then?"The next day they gave me a refund without even contacting me. While I appreciate being refunded, I don't appreciate not being contacted, and especially not being told upfront that the item was out of stock. I could have already bought from another merchant and had the item by now.Not a very good way to do business if you ask me.
These bose computer speakers would be good if you have a real small desk. I am a rock musician and when I hear tracks I've played on that where recorded, mixed, and mastered in professional studios... I can tell you these speakers are not the best.Pros:- Looks- Very clear mids and highsCons:- Lack of bass- When you turn them up loud (not even very loud) they distort- Mids can get overdriven especially on guitarSpend your money on Altec Lansing speakers with the sub woofer.
This mouse was awful. I had bought another no name optical mouse in the past and it continously jumped all over the screen. But I thought I would give the optical mouse ONE more try, and I bought a Microsoft, thinking It would be much better (being microsoft and all), but, guess what? It did the extact same thing!. So far as to exit me right off line a few times! Never again will I buy an optical mouse, I don't care WHO makes it!
I got an Epson Stylus C-84 printer for free with my Mac a couple of years ago. Since then, I've probably cussed at that printer more than I've cussed at any inanimate object in my life. The ink is WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! And it dries out and clogs the printheads like crazy. I clean and clean and clean the printheads and the printing gets WORSE! And cleaning uses ink! And the ink is expensive! It's a horrible, horrible circle of frustration. I just bought a Canon Pixma MP600 printer and can't wait to hook it up. But I'm waiting until the Epson's ink runs out before I do it. I want to use it all up because I don't want to waste any money. And when the ink runs out??? I'm gonna kick that Epson printer from here (near Detroit) to California. EPSON PRINTERS AND INK ARE HORRIBLE! DON'T LET THEM DRAIN YOUR WALLETS ANYMORE!!
BEWARE If i could give these radios a lower score than 1 i would don,t be fooled by the up to 12 miles if they reach out to a mile you will be lucky the vibrate feature only works some times other times it rings or does nothing the vox feature is nice but way too sensitive even in the lowest setting if never could get the weather radio to work i would not trust these radios in the woods hunting they will be going back
For PC users, this baby works great.For mac-only users, it's not that bad.However, it really disappointed we bootcamp users...
Works, and all 6 channels are active with no loss of quality. But you have to constantly wiggle the cables in the splitter to get them to work. Once you hit a sweet spot it works fine. But when you switch optical cables, the sound drops out, and you're back to wiggling the cable to get the sound back. If you're tired of plugging and unplugging cables like I was, I suppose wiggling cables is a step up, but I can't recommend this product full-heartedly. Creating a splitter is a relatively simple concept and I'm surprised so many of these "audio splitters" are just so poorly made.(1.9.2009 update)I'd change the rating to 3 stars if amazon would let me. Putting a little added pressure on the knob when you turn it to a specific position makes this splitter stable and reliable. I can switch back and forth between the PS3 and DVR with ease.
I have tried to load the software for this onto 3 different computers and absolutely cannot get it to work (and I am not computer illiterate). So I have to say I'm not impressed with this product as I can't use it.
This printer kept getting jammed . I pulled the paper out wrong and it broke...I need to order a new one and i have new ink in it, which probably does not fit other printers.lemon....
I've owned FIVE of these in two years - They keep breaking! Last night my current one burned out so I've had to order another to keep using my laptop.On the Dell website they sell these adapters for $80, $20 is a stretch as is.If you're lucky, the protective wire casing wont split open. The first two I owned died because of the casing splitting open. I've actually learned to reinforce the plug that goes into the laptop with ducktape and toothpicks to keep it stiff. You also have to worry about it randomly burning out or overloading. In which case it'll emit an insanely high beeping noise.11/2/08Update: The cord is shorter then the others I have owned... Either the plug on my laptop is going bad or the adapter is already screwed out of the box. It constantly disconnects putting the laptop on battery. To fix this I have to move the cord around and spin the connecting end in the laptop's port for it to go back to "On AC Power."
Pircewise it's OK... delivery was just awful! I wouldn't purchase from the seller I got it unless It's a MUST
This is a truly amazing cable. I had to borrow a engineer friend's oscilloscope to believe it, but the signals propagate down this cable near the speed of light. When used with a set of Pear Anjou speaker cables, you can kiss those annoying audio/video sync problems when viewing Blu-Ray movies in your home theater goodbye!My friend pointed out that the secret is in the blue dots on the cable, not the cable itself. Apparently, this is a metallic pigment which helps negate the resistive losses in the cable; resistive losses are why you need bigger wires in the higher amp circuits in your house. The dots add capacitive coupling in key spots. I couldn't quite follow the math he was getting at, but apparently it's the same technique used in those cell phone signal booster stickers.Nonetheless, I spent an evening carefully painting 1/16" stripes on one of my existing ethernet cables, spaced 3/4" apart, using metallic paint (Testors Green Metal Flake #1530 works well). I let it dry overnight and, sure enough, this formerly ordinary cable was now transmitting at near the speed of light, too!The home grown technique does take a bit of time, so it's not for everyone. But for me, $5 cable + $2 paint + 4 hours of time adds up to a lot less than $500.
Navigon sold their GPS units in USA, then they pulled out of it.Now they don't have a support worth the name anymore.I really liked my GPS when I bought it, but started to have problems with it after a while.It locks up and gives error codes, and now you can't update the unit anymore.People thinking of buying their in phone GPS, for example for a iPhone should be aware of thatthey just quit supporting their units all of a sudden.
At first, this printer seemed alright. Beside the fact that it cannot do wireless printing, it was decent for what it did do. But, when my wife began to need to print out Powerpoint slides for her class notes, the demon within showed itself. If you want to print four slides to a page, you had better hit print right after you set it to do so. If not, if you make changes to a different setting, then you are likely to get one slide per page. Or, if you are trying to print in black and white, you better make sure you find both places that you have to specify grayscale or you will be wasting more color ink than you intended. Most frustrating, however, is that when you know for a fact that you told the printer to print only odd pages and, lo and behold, it is printing every single page--on the backs of the even pages that you just printed!! This printer is not recomended. Go with the comparable HP multifunction and spare yourself the exorcisms.
brittle plastic, didn't fit rite, lousy product, instruction book was less than useless it gave incorrect directions, I've installed hundreds of car stereos if i was not mechanically inclined the instructions would have made it impossible to use this, if you have a suzuki sidekick or a geo tracker don't get it fair price would have been about $5 but at over $10 its horrible value for money due to the quality of the plastic
My unit is a double screen unit with the same problem, the tab wouldn't let me open the door to my unit. I could use it but I'd have to put a book ontop of the unit so that it wouldn't open. After a month it was just totally shot, the DVD wouldn't even spin. I'm satisfied to say if I tried to get a hold of the manufacuter they would blow me off. I'm taking back to Radio Shack where I bought it. I would steer clear of this name brand.
The software that comes with this item does not work on my Mac Book Pro. It crashes when you try to update the pictures on the device. I contacted Coby with the problem, but they failed to respond. Avoid this if you are a Mac user.
Its good for your DVD burning and creating, but its bulky and also slow when burning or creating audio CD's.
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.
In its defense, version 2.0 of the firmware will make it a real bridge and pass thru the DHCP requests to the DHCP server, and it will assign itself an address from the DHCP server. But this is not the DEFAULT configuration, so you have to install their configuration (PC-only) utility to force that mode (BTW the password is &quot;password&quot;).After upgrading the firmware and seeing 12 hours of fine performance, I started getting HUGE packet losses. I'm running 3 PCs and 2 Mac OS X boxes thru it. Rebooting cleaned up the problem for about 5 minutes. It is UNUSABLE in this state.I called their customer service -- which they've outsourced to India -- a corporate trend I cannot support.It's going back to the store &gt;:-p
Mine only lasted 2 months. The HJ050 is not a durable sport headphone. I used it when I was running and the rear cable frayed where it exits the behind-the-neck band. Now the left channel doesn't work. They sounded good and may be good for casual listening, but I wouldn't recommend them for running or working out. The constant motion will quickly break the cable connection to the neck band.
(...) This case looks good, but functionally it's awkward to use. I have one of these and 2 of the CdProjects 40-DVD binder -- by far the best. It has a better finish and the pages allow you to see the actual DVD, rather than hiding it under a flap. And the retail price of the CdProjects binder is (good).
I was anxious to try out the product, and was aware of the mixed reviews. The product didn't turn on when plugged in, which leads me to believe that the battery life of these things is awful. I'm assuming it's due to sub-par materials used. Newton isn't a big company, so I'm not surprised that the quality is poor. I paid ~$50 and requested and recieved a refund. Yay amazon, nay MoGo.
Does not charge my G4 powerbook. The little green light comes on, but my laptop doesn't recognize that a charger is plugged in.The packaging is rather sketchy. The charger was placed in a half opened zip-lock bag with a label on the front saying "new." This makes it look like a bad attempt to re-sell a previously returned, defective product. I'm sending it back immediately.
I have the Powerview 16x50 model. They are difficult to hold steady and difficult keep focused. The Powerview 20x60 model has 25% more magnification, so I assume it's 25% more difficult to hold them steady and 25% more difficult to keep them focused. The Zip focus is a handy feature. You'll need it! I find myself refocusing the 16x50's all the time. For the same price, I think a good pair of 10x50's would be easier to use and provide better image quality.
Be warned if you use a pioneer drive like me or others on this review page they do not seem to work properly. I first bought Verbatim and they worked good will go back to them. Hope this helps someone in the future. Good luck !!!
OK. So I'm stupid for having bought this thing in the first place but a stupider design I can't imagine. I guess I assumed, when I saw the cover on the USB gadget that they actually had a plug you could insert the cable into. However, it stays "attached" by way of the little plastic cover that comes off at the slightest provocation - like, say moving your DVR back into place or the cable moving...at all. I contemplated duct-taping everything together but instead, chose to return it. Don't BUY THIS DESIGN....any model. Linksys, get a different design.
This is the third Olympus 770SW I have owned. The first two were great and this one has very poor picture quality, very washed out pictures. Luck of the draw I guess.
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!
Trust me, there is a good reason why these chargers are dirt cheap. I received two of them, and they were BOTH defective!On the first charger, the light on the charger turned green when I plugged it into the 12V power port on my car, but it would not charge my iPod Photo. I noticed that the light on the charger itself blinked red for a split second when I plugged it into my iPod, but then quickly returned back to green and did nothing particually useful after that.It took two full weeks to finally receive a replacement from "BargainCell", which was unfortunately ALSO defective. This charger was a different model than the first one, which had a red light that turned on when I plugged into the 12V socket. When I plugged it into my iPod, it started to charge for a few seconds, only to "reboot" quickly after that. My poor iPod kept restarting itself every few seconds, until a bad battery icon showed up on the screen and the iPod froze. My hunch is that the second charger was not sending a steady voltage to the iPod, which was causing it to crash.Fortunately, my iPod did not seem to be damaged by either of these defective chargers. The iPod still charges when I plug it into my computer, and continues to play normally. I also know that the 12V power port on my car is not the cause of this problem, either, as I'm using it to successfully power both my GPS and my cell phone charger.The most annoying thing from this experience is that I needed to go to the store and spend far more on a working name brand car charger for my iPod after wasting three weeks with these pieces of junk. Please learn from my mistake, and steer clear of this garbage.
I can understand that HP sells their printers at a reduced rate and makes their money on the ink cartridges, but the small amount of ink in this pack is ridiculous. I am going back to re-fills. They're trying to cheat their customers.
It only works when you don't extend the legs AT ALL. The legs are absolute crap aluminum. Had they gone with plastic legs, this might have been a decent product. Don't buy it for anything more than setting on top of tables, books, etc.
I tried to "re-rate" but was unable to change it from 2 to 4 stars. The problem I originally described below is related to the Mac file system and the "extra files" it puts on the card when you copy pictures to it. Those files were being read as picture files when it fact they were not. By deleting those files on my SD card all is well. Still, an extra step to go through. The files I thought I was deleting were not being deleted on the SD card because I was not emptying the trash on the mac desktop- hence they were still on the card. Before discovering the file issue, I tried 2 other frames and neither were as easy to use as this one. Despite my original review I can now recommend this picture frame.STRANGE BEHAVIOR: In thumbnail view, each image file had a corresponding "invalid" file that showed as a blank in thumbnail view. In slideshow mode these "blank" images did not display however. But even after deleting files from the SD card in my reader, they STILL showed up in the slide display. The unit doesn't have an internal memory so I was at a loss to explain what was going on. I didn't experiment much deleting the INVALID images with the frame itself as the menu system to do that was a bit cumbersome, and when you are dealing with 150 pictures, it is downright no fun. I found one other reference to this INVALID thumbnail issue but it was with a different COBY frame. I think if I had deleted the images I THOUGHT I deleted via my card reader, I would have been OK. This is too much messing around for my tastes. I really wanted to keep it. I couldn't find any info on the COBY site. As much as I like the image resolution, the options available, etc...I want to be able to resize my images on my computer, copy them to an SD card and then watch them. I shouldn't have to go into the menu to delete these mystery INVALID images. I tried copying 3 images. They showed up alongside 3 INVALID images. In file view the file names had an underscore at the beginning of the file name- not what the original files had.
The adapter actually does work just fine; however, the transformer box heats up very quickly and intensely. Should you touch it after it's been in the wall for 10 minutes, you will not be able to hold it in your closed fist for fear of burning yourself. In addition, the power cord is short on one end which makes for a disappointing range from a wall-jack. Students may want to look for a product that is longer or, if it is possible, gamble on always getting the seat right next to the plug.
The printer has a lot of good features, and works well for about 6 months. Then users are faced with a dual nightmare. The high cost of toner and drums has already been mentioned above in several reviews. Complicate your life with the fact that maintenance problems start to accumulate and make the investment in toner and drum replacements more and more doubtful with every day of use. My printer has had 3 separate visits to the depot repair, and since the printer weighs in at over 50 lbs, that's no easy task. It has also had at least 6 calls to Tech Support. Still the problem keeps coming back. Now I will buy a product with built in duplexing, and set the OKI in the rear, as a back up only.
The downlowding is very slow because it is USB.It gets frozen a lot (I press restart an average of 2 times a day).There are only folders for in the Hard Drive Part Not The MP3.The Case it comes with is bad.The only good thing is the price.
You get what you pay for and this is the perfect example. It comes with a portable microphonic device that can't record quality voice-overs. The software is a joke, but what do you expect for 12.95. Spend your 13.00 elseware, maybe on a condensor mic that actually works.
This is probably totally my fault, but I feel like this could have happened to anyone. I looked at the picture of this and thought it was something you could plug into the wall to get more outlets out of one outlet. That is not the case. I have no idea what it actually does (something to do with modems and/or phones because it has a bunch of phone jacks on it) since I don't see how you can even supply it power. So, take heed and make sure you actually know what this is before you order it.
I ordered these earphones with high hopes after reading so many positive reviews. The sound quality was great, but soon after putting them on, I started getting a periodic crackling or buzzing sound that was really irritating. It happened at irregular intervals, and at varying volume, setting my nerves on edge. I sent the headphones back to Audio-Technica, asking for a replacement pair. The second pair arrived two days ago, and guess what -- same problem!!! I will be returning this pair also, and requesting a full refund.
My first one stopped working reliably after 6 months, and my new one (that I RMA'd) is working better BUT even when the keyboard is new, the it will randomly stop typing for a moment. It's also small and cramped, which may be a plus for the mobile user, but isn't for me. The Shift key is terribly small.
I heartily agree with every other poor review of this router. Quite frankly it would have been fine with me if it simply didn't work at all, because then I would have known what to do with it.The real problem is that the 2310 gave me no trouble 50% of the time, but then out of the blue my network would disappear, either entirely... or sometimes machine by machine. And because these network problems happened only intermittently at the same time that I was dealing with a couple of new Vista machines, it took me longer than it should have to figure out that this crappy router was the problem.So, happy (but not cheap) ending: rather than fighting with the 2310 any more I just chucked it and got a Linksys N (wrt150n)... and now everything works like a charm.
Attention! Sony will rip you off. Please join millions of us that got ripped off by this company. The optical block will go out with very little use. Sony does not stand behind their product. They will offer to buy you off and replace the TV with a lesser quality all so you will not follow up on a class action law suit! They will not fix the TV so don't bother with buying an extended warranty, just don't buy their TV's! Please heed this warning. Thousands of us have been ripped off and it is time we stood up to this big company and make them aware they have to be held responsible. There is a facebook page dedicated to Sony haters that have been ripped off by this company. Take a moment and read it if you don't believe this post. I wish I would have!
So I go online to buy a dvd player and vcr player and find a great deal on Amazon.com. I buy it, receive it in a timely manner and come to find out the vcr part is just a recording device not a player. Who would have thought! Who just records? What would you do with it once you are done if you can't play it back? Of course I threw out all of the info. for sending it back. Now what to do! and I still have a giant bin of VHS tapes that I can't watch.
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.
Bought this laser printer based on HP reliability and fact that it could print MS-Dos software (pcl5e). It did just fine for 17 months, then it died. Printer had printed 13000 pages, plain paper nothing fancy ! Hp online help failed to respond in any way to printer malfunction since off warranty. Problem analyzed as fuser assembly, repair cost est. was $230 at shop in town; we trashed the printer and bought an Okidata.I would not buy this printer again unless purchaseing a 3 or 4 yr extended warranty.
This is relatively easy to set up, but it has very poor reliability. With the original firmware, the router crashed and rebooted whenever it had a slight bit of sustained wireless load - not even 20 KBps. With upgraded firmware, some configuration web pages don't work in Firefox, and it spontaneously reboots for no reason at all (that's if you're lucky - sometimes it just stops working until you unplug it from the power and plug it back in).D-Link's only suggestions have been to attempt to slightly reduce load by disabling UPnP (which never worked anyway, along with dyndns support), which, needless to say, didn't help. I can't recommend this router to anyone who wants their Internet connection to actually be reliable.
I ended up returning this product because after about 15 minutes, the insides of my ears were hurting. They were not comfortable at all.
I bought this mouse less than six months ago, and before I'd even had it a couple of months the cursor had started jumping around my screen, I can't control where it goes half the time, and the wheel doesn't scroll well. It's like I don't even have a wheel. Also, a newer problem is that after I've stopped scrolling (or zooming), several minutes after I've stopped, the screen will scroll or zoom by itself, because the wheel isn't reading right. It's torture to use this mouse. I'm ordering a different one from a different company, and I will never ever buy another mouse from Compucessory.Considering I only paid about $10 for it, you can sort of expect to have problems. But for a mouse to become unusable after less than six months of normal every-day use, that's just pathetic.
Some quick points:I bought two of these and there is a marked difference in image quality between the two. One gives a very good quality image and the other one gives a very poor image. I picked these over linksys products based upon reviews giving them a more favorable image quality. Here I would just add caution that there is enough in product variability that such claims can not be reliably made.for someone with experience setting up wireless cameras this may or may not be an easy setup. I don't fall into that category, and setup was laborious for me, and the written instruction provided by trendnet is poor. If you want to put positive spin on this, despite the inadequate instruction included by the manufacturer I was able to set up the cameras successfully after an hour or two with the aid of the internet. my take is that the setup is more problematic than it should be. below average.my chief complaint about the camera is that it does not run like it should, and the included software is horrid. you have two means by which you can program the camera. the first is by connecting directly to its IP address and changing settings directly, and the second is by using the IPview software that is included. Honestly I do not know which one of these works, because in practice the camera only sporadically recognizes the changes. For instance you supposedly can control one of the two led lights on the front of the camera..off, on (blinks when camera is active), or dummy (blinks randomly). Thats an easy test, and the cameras largely fail to recognize the instruction. The most concerning problem i have with the camera is that the motion detection almost never works, and I'm beginning to wonder if the IPview software must be turned on to use this feature. A camera pointed at a door always fails to capture me entering or leaving...defeating the whole purpose. If i stand infront of the camera waving i do manage to get an image.my experience has been below average, not to say that my results are representative. I am hopeful that with third party software these cameras can be converted into average preformers.
Mine is very sensitive to line noise. When the wire brushes against my shirt, even slightly, it makes a loud sound. So, I can't jog with it. It is good for flights, however, where I'm not moving around at all.
I purchased this pack as an up grade from my TAMRAC EXPEDITION 3, as I needed a pack that could carry a notebook computer and a camera. It's just the right size for all my gear as an airline carry on and it's a great looking pack. But it stops there. Here's the bugs. . .1. When you pick up the pack by the handle on the top, it pulls on thestitching that holds the flap to the pack. There is no continuous loadpath from the handle to the underside of the pack. Time will tell ifthe stitching holds.2. The camera compartment has only three dividers. Two that are "T"shaped and one small straight piece. With limited Velcro,customization is not an option, unless you do some modding. If I buya new lens, I would like to have a space to fit a lens rather that alens to fit a space.3. The pack comes with a rain cover. I'm guessing that if it rains, itwon't repel water. As an experiment, I dripped some tea on one ofthe front covers and the liquid beaded right off the material.However, when I put a drop one a horizontal surface and touched thebead, the material seemed to soak up the liquid. (did I just void thewarranty?)4. There are no modern clasps. Instead, there are metal frictionbuckles. This makes it a little slower removing and fastening gear tothe pack.So why did I buy this pack? Well. . .If the top handle rips off one day, it'll look great doing it.If I buy another lens and it won't fit, it'll look great doing it.If I get rained on with the pack I'll look great doing it.And if I need to strap on some gear in a hurry but can't because of the looping buckles, I'll look great doing it. . .Did I mention that it's a great looking pack?
I have had a few of the DLO holster cases. They all have been the latest model which has an improved belt clip making it easier to attach to your belt and in general one of the best iphone cases out there period. The one here that I just ordered must be an older model which has an earlier design for the belt clip which makes it really difficult to attach to the belt. Very poor design. That is obviously why they redsigned it. The price was really good on this item but had I known that it was the earlier model or if they had advertised that fact, I wouldn't have ordered it even at the low price. The belt clip is just too much of a nightmare to attach.
I received the GE Slimline radio as a Christmas gift and just recently had it installed. The radio presets did not work at all and the CD portion of the unit was also totally inoperative. It looks nice in the kitchen but thats about it. GE should take them off the market!!
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!
This is a terrible hub. Your PC hangs all the time. Save your money and get something better like Entegra or whatever. This one is no good.
I bought it after reading very good reviews from users, but wish I could get my money back! I have tried all the FM radio frequencies and could not find one that is good enough to listen to my MP3 players. The background noise was deafening.Do not waste your money on it!!!
I got this remote as a gift. After spending about 5 hours to program it, it locked up and I had to remove the batteries and reset it. I finally got it porgrammed but it eats batteries about every 3 days. It also forgets the learned functions constanstly. I gave it 2 weeks and I am sick of it! It is being returned. Too bad I like the LCd screen remotes and there button flexability.
I bought these seemingly "premium" type headphones to replace my cheap Sony headphones which also had a hook. I've never been able to run with the Apple earbuds. They just don't stay in my ears.Anyway, I'm definitely just going to buy another pair of the cheap Sony headphones because the Nike Vapors don't stay in my ears at all. Maybe my ears are too small, but they bounce right out even when walking. Basically, they're terrible.
I tried to recharge my battery when it had just a little bit of juice left, the charger actually drained the battery completely. I used my sisters charger which is a Sony charger and it charged the battery fine again. Tried to use this charger one more time and again it drained the battery completely.
This camera worked for a while, then got sand in it. Still under warranty, we returned it. Olympus sent us a new one. We took the new one to Brazil where we took underwater pictures in the Amazon River. A stop in Puerto Rico a few days later it seemed fine until I took underwater photos, then suddenly it went black. I thought it was the battery, so I took it home, and it turned out it had nothing to do with the battery. The so-called waterproof camera must have leaked. I do not recommend this camera. Olympus is charging a lot of money for something that only works through one and a half vacation shots.
Well, we bought our TV in 2/06 and were thrilled with the awsome picture quality. Then, 5 months later we had our first experience with the yellowish line down the right side. After hearing that the repair would take at least 3 hours and reading reports about the optical engine DEFECT on forums, we fought with the A/V specialty store we bought it from and were able to get a replacement TV.Sony, the service company and the store all insisted that there was NO DEFECT, but the many people complaining on the forums and experiencing this problem knew otherwise!The 2nd TV was great for 10 DAYS! Then it began experiencing the yellow line problem and the fight began again. But, we won that fight and tried one more KDS-R50XBR1, having read that there was a possibility that the optical engine defect had been corrected.All was good, UNTIL TODAY! This is our 3rd TV! And, we have the same problem. Ironically, Sony sent out a notice about extending the warranty on the optical block in April.I am so disgusted with this TV and it is unbelievable to think that we have to go through this again.Yes, the picture is awsome...when it doesn't have a yellow line down the side. No way would I buy this TV until Sony has proven that the problem is fixed. Also, if you do buy it, get the extended warranty and get in writing that a replacement tv will be given to you if you encounter this problem. It is less painful than living through a minimum 3 hour in-home service repair, for the problem to return in a few months.Better yet...don't buy this TV.
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.
Received product quickly and in perfect condition. It's very thin as advertised and I'm using it for a kitchen-bar laptop that I need to spin 180 degrees depending on where I'm sitting. It's a bit more flimsy than I thought it might be, but does the job if I'm careful spinning the machine (Dell XPS M1530). If I'm not careful, the machine gets knocked off the pad. This happens frequently, although I'm getting better at being more consistently careful to avoid that. The rubber along the edges has separated a bit due to this, but it's easy to 're-stick' it back down on it's underlying hard-plastic substructure. I would buy another one for $10, but not $20.
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.
Contrary to the product description, this Sanus flat screen full-motion wall bracket does NOT fit my 32" Toshiba LCD. The TV does have a VESA mount area, but the bracket on the Sanus is WAY too small. The Sanus says it is for flat screens up to 40" and 100lb. I had to go to Radio Shack and buy another bracket to mount to the Sanus then mount that to the Toshiba. Cost me an extra $99...
We have owned this TV for under 5 years. It has been a fairly decent TV until just recently. We started having problems where the TV screen would go red and then shut off. It started happening more frequently until now we can't even get the TV on for a second. After some online research and talking to a TV repair man it turns out that the red bulb went bad and they don't make the bulbs anymore or a replacement. This seems to be a fairly common problem with this TV from visiting online forums.
Old Review 3/2006:Works intermittantly! I have been trying to contact Sunpak Technical Support at 973-428-9800. Not happy with Technical Support.Works most of the time with my Sunpak 383 Flash and Kodak DX6490 camera but just when I need it, the flash doesn't work! No instructions on how to adjust settings on Sunpak 383 when using a digital camera.Updated 3/2006The Sunpak Auto 383 is not connected to the camera by wires but by responding to the flash from the camera. You have to have the camera flash on to make it work.I also bought an L shaped handle mount (Sunpak Digital Camera Flash Adapter Offered by Adorama CameraPrice: $24.95)which includes 4 more batteries and a off on switch and 4 position settings(1,2,3,4). mounts the camera and then the flash to it's left.Since there were no instructions and low tech support for these units it took me a while to figure out how to make it work. I went to a camera shop and they helped me.I set the Sunpak Auto 383 on A for Auto. The L shaped handle switch is turned on the position is set to 2.With these settings it works fine on 98% of my shots. If the unit doesn't flash, I can see it in my digital window and I just reshoot. Doesn't happen very often. 1 out of 55.I'm generally pretty happy with it as it lets me shoot about 50 feet away, use 10x Zoom and get photos that are pretty darn good. We have a dark church and before this I had some very dark grainy shots when trying to use my Zoom.I used it with my Kodak DX6490 and then bought a new Canon 2s 1S and I use it with that now. I wanted 640x380 30fps video and Image Stabilization and could not find a Kodak that did that. I have since seen a new Kodak that will be available in May. But too late.
Don't waste your money - this transmitter might work in the tundra or some other desolate place, but if you live anywhere with commercial radio broadcasts, you will get a lot of static.
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!!!
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. :(
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
BE WARNED! DO NOT GET SWINDLED BY DIRECTV!I have been a Directv customer since 1995 when the receiver and dish cost about $800. Ever since then I have been a loyal Directv customer. NO MORE!!!I have had a few different DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) through the Directv service. They all have had TIVO software on them and have worked great.But suddenly, Directv had the bright idea to create their own DVRs with their own software. Hence the R15 was born. It has proven to be perhaps the biggest marketing disaster since New Coke.We already had a DVR in our living room and wanted one for our bedroom. They sent us the R15, for which I had to pay $100, plus recommit to a new 2-year deal. I didn't think this a problem, since I never had any difficulties with their equipment before and figured 2 more years with the service was a given.However, we found the new software to be very "user unfriendly". Even worse, it had numerous glitches. Recording only 4 minutes of an hour-long episode, recording only half an episode, and some supposedly recorded programs would turn out to be just a blank screen when we tried to play it. In addition, the unit would constantly reset itself day after day for no apparent reason.Completely fed up, I called customer service who insisted that the unit is just fantastic and I just got a bad one. When I begged the guy to send me one with the original TIVO software on it, as beyond the technical problems, I simply found the new software to be horrible anyway and very difficult to use. He told me 'no problem'. However, what I received was yet another 'R15'.I called Directv once again, and they told me the fact that I did not receive what I requested was in fact, 'no surprise' as it was extremely difficult for them to get a hold of any unit besides the R15. They convinced me to give the R15 another try. So I did. You know where this is going.Not only did I once again experience problems, but it was a WHOLE NEW SET OF PROBLEMS. When I tried to play anything it supposedly recorded, all I got was a blank screen. Additionally, I could perform a menu function or change a channel once, but then the system would lock up for 5 minutes (not an exaggeration) before I could even change the channel again. A total nightmare.Fed up, I once again called Directv, asking for a refund of my $100 and to let me out of my 2-year contract. They unequivocally said 'no'. When I asked AGAIN for the 'R10' model to replace the horrible R15 model, they once again told me they would 'try'. Once again, another R15 showed up at my door.So basically friends, Directv swindled me into giving them two years of service in exchange for an inferior product that is essentially a total piece of junk. When my two year sentence is over, I am completely done with them forever. DO NOT GET SUCKERED INTO THIS!!!Just a friendly warning from someone who is tired of getting screwed by corporations that think they can get away with murder because they have a very recognizable name.
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!!
It sucks, I ended up giving mine away and buying some way better ones i found for 9.99 at the container store. This is difficult to fold and doesn't even stay up on its own.
The picture of the open case could not possibly be this case. What is going on???????
I will never buy a Klipsch product again! These speakers were bought with high hopes, from all the glowing reviews here on amazon and other places online. Well I think they sound like crap. The bass is distorted on anything over 1/4th on the sub volume, and yes everything was set and config right. The highs are so high I wanted to cover my ears when voices came on, shrillly loud is the best way to sum it up, the sub can not overcome the shrill at all.All around bad set of over rated junk, hooked back up My Logitech set that's 4 years old and sounds way better
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.
This item is a piece of s--*. It was poorly packaged and arrived already broken. It was readily obvious that the construction was far too fragile to survive even a very careful operator. I was so discusted with this item that I did not even bother to return it for a refund.
My daugther has been bugging me for months now for a camera. I didn't expect a whole lot from this camera but it was even worse than I could have imagined. It should be a crime to sell this thing. Pictures were very blurry, grainy, totally unusable. It won't even work in low light condition or indoors for that matter. But when you take photos outside, the light parts of the photo are totally WHITED OUT.This piece of junk it going back to the store right now. If I could give it less than one star I would!
Have owned these earphones for 3 years. While the sound is great the hardware quality is suspect. The cords have been replaced on two occasions and one of the earpieces now has very low volume. Ultimate ears informed me that they don't repair their product but will sell me a new pair abiet for a 50% per cent discount + 15.00 shipping.The earphones original cost was over $200.00, one would expect better quality and endurance for that price. These earphones were treated with kid gloves .If you don't mind replacing expensive earphones every couple years go for these, the sound is great.The company Ultimate Ears uses for its first line of defense from customers is worthless. Go straight to corporatewith problems, which you will have.$200.00 + for 3 years is not a very good cost to benefit ratio.
I signed up for Vonage almost 2 years ago and I had problems from the start. My wife demanded that we return to the Comcast digital service. I did as I was told, but I hung on to the Vonage service and downgraded to the 14.99/month rate just to have a 2nd line in the house. It was still a struggle to maintain with the complaints of dropped calls and terrible sound quality. The the Lynksis Router died last week and could not be revived. I was told by Vonage that I would have to buy a new adapter if I wanted to restore my service. That was the last straw for me. Bad equipment+ bad service = a failed company. Linksys may servive selling its junk but Vonage will be a thing of the past in 2 years max.
12/29/2003: This is a nice looking unit, and has a great price. However, the unit played just 3 movies before we started having problems with it. It either won't recognize the DVD loaded in the tray or freeze after playing a DVD for a short period of time if it finally does recognize the DVD loaded in the tray. It is a bit noisy when it first attempts to read the DVD, but when it has worked, it was quiet during the movie.I am taking this unit back, and getting a replacement unit. I am not ready to give up on it yet. Hopefully, the replacement unit will work.12/30/2003 Update: I got a replacement unit yesterday. I played two DVD's and 1 CD successfully, but now the unit is not working consistently. It has trouble recognizing the disc that is loaded in the unit - same problem as with the first unit. Turning the unit off for a few minutes seems to clear things up, but that is not a good solution. Now, when playing a CD, it begins playing a track, and then freezes anywhere from 30 seconds to 3-1/2 minutes into the track. The same problem occurs when playing a DVD - it plays, and then freezes.I am taking this unit back - no more Initial for me.
I have q-see 8 camera DVR and 1 of my camera's was too far for the 60 feet cable included. I ordered this from amazon even with the so so reviews. The cable came, I checked it with my easy to get camera. The BNC extension worked just fine, but the power did not work. Sent back to amazon that day (1 hour after receiving), amazon sent me a new one the next day. Tested it on the short camera everything worked just fine.Ran the 100ft extension + 60 ft of original camera. All worked fine during the day. Problem comes at night. The camera requires more power at night for night vision. Sure enough this camera does not work at night. All the other cameras work just fine at night. Too the A/C adapter and plugged directly in camera (everything in easy to get to attic) and works fine. Plugged power directly into the 100ft cable (minus the 60ft to the dvr) and it did not work. Even with the a/c adapter in my attic, just for this camera, the 100ft is too long and does not carry enough power for the cameras at night. The 60ft cables work just fine, but if you need to get power down this 100ft cable for night vision forget it.Night vision is not really that important since it is only good for a short distance and the cable works during the day so I am using it because other cables are more expensive and who knows if the A/C adapter with the q-see system will go 160ft???For me I needed to buy another A/C adapter, just for this camera. Plug in with extension cord to the camera in the attic. Then all works fine since BNC cable runs to the DVR.So 1 worked barely, the other didn't at all and I tested right out of the box.
As the other reviews say, it doesn't print black!!That is ridiculous.The most basic thing, and this printer doesn't even do it.Dell should defintely be ashamed of themselves!
This mouse turned up on a search for a children's size mouse so I bought it for my 3 year old. I didn't bother to read the package because I could see the mouse was small and it looked right, so I opened it up to find it has an incredibly SHORT cord. I couldn't understand this, so I looked at the package and it says it is for use with laptops! That explains the shortness of the cord, but I want a mouse for my son to connect to my deskstop, which this one does not do. Now I can either go through the red tape of returning the product, which won't be easy since the package is open or I can spend more money on an USB extension cord.The bottom line is, this mouse should NOT be turning up as a children's mouse without more info regarding its short cord.
This product has a "feature" that automatically turns the transmitter off after 50 seconds of no audio. Sounds like a convenient feature, right? The problem is that even at maximum volume on my Palm Pre, the device detects no audio and turns off every 50 seconds. On my iPod, it does detect audio while I'm listening to music, but if I listen to spoken word audio (such as an Audiobook or Podcast), it does not detect the audio and turns off every 50 seconds.In the rare circumstance that the transmitter isn't turning off, it worked great (after switching it to international mode and using 87.9 FM to avoid interference from local radio stations).
It saves alot of space compared to a normal speaker box, but thesound quality isnt very good, picks up high bass notes but not low notes.
I got a big giant desktop and not the one in the picture - it failed in a few months and is impossible to fix.
I didn't receive the item pictured. The part I did receive actually makes my 3rd gen. ipod play music garbled after around 30 seconds of playback. The product is junk (whichever product it is that I DID receive), and the company untrustworthy. Don't waste your time or money with either.
After two weeks of working, it just broke down. 4 weeks after reporting it to Kensington, I am still waiting for a replacement but they do not have in stock so I had to go for another item and that one does not arrive.
We purchased this camcorder in October of 2003, and by June 2004 the pause button has already quit working. We have only had light to moderate use of this camcorder since purchasing it. It is still covered under the one year warranty, but we have to ship it all the way to California from Arkansas (and yes we have to pay for the shipping and handling), and it will not be back before our vacation. They will not cover it unless it is shipped to them. I would think twice before purchasing this product.
This works, but the stem does not hold weight well and the unit 'flops' and puts the GPS onto my dashboard. I have to arrange the extension in such a way that it will be properly positioned for visual convenience when it is laying on my dashboard.It's also difficult to get the gps in and out of the unit. It 'snaps' in securely, which can require two handed operation to shove the GPS into the unit. Sometimes such force is required that my passengers (who handle it for me while I drive) are jarring the power cord loose. I know when I'm trying to get the unit out, I feel like I have to practically break the plastic unit to angle the GPS out of the 'snap-in' plastic unit.But with all of this, the concept still works. It adheres to my window and doesn't drop off, the heavy GPS is held tightly and it doesn't jar loose or wiggle around, and I can drive for hours without worrying about the unit. So if you are prepared for the stiff plastic, you'll have a good GPS holder.
It took about 3 minutes to set up this product and start using it, which was very good. But, you have to light up your house like a Hollywood set to get enough light for the video or pictures. This was not meant to be used indoors. The mp3 player was good, not great.The problem was that I couldn't get the synchronization software to work and I couldn't transer files between my computer and the mc3, which is the whole point. I called customer service and talked to someone immediately. The lady who answered was very nice but knew almost nothing about computers or the mc3. We were on the phone for about 2 hours when the software finally kicked in on it's own. The next day I took some pictures to send in an email and the software didn't work again. I couldn't call customer support because they weren't open on the weekend and I didn't want to call anyway because they really didn't help the first time.Overall, even if the software works, this really isn't worth it. I would wait until something better comes along.
Cut and paste Mr. Peikert's experience into this space. I went through an almost identical experience. The drive functioned for me for about 1 month; I burned maybe four DVDs with it. Same problem with being able to contact tech support. Jump through stupid hoops even though you know the hardware is faulty. Jeez...... my blood is starting to boil all over just thinking about dealing with these idiots. I unfortunately I have not gotten to the point of getting an RMA. I am still waiting for another tech support response. Last thing: don't even think about misplacing your driver software. Unlike every other manufacturer in the world, Sony does not make its device drivers readily available for download. If you misplace your drivers, you have to BUY another CD-rom and wait for it to come in the mail..... ridiculous. I should have known better after having problems with the last Sony piece of hardware I bought (a PDA) and getting the same run around then. Never again Sony... you STINK!
it work,for the price i didn't expect much,poor quality,they break off leaving all the small pieces if you ever gonna take the speaker wires out,maybe i didn't use the proper wire cutter,but it wasn't good quality copper i thought.so we do get what we paid
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 CD player freezes up and skips to song 2 when I attempt to play the cd.
Looks like this thing would have done the trick if it worked. Completely disappointed. Switch arrived and the rotating bit was immobile. Nearly broke my fingers trying to budge it.
No way to trouble shoot - no way to see inside the device. After the 100+ dollars spent, you'd think you wouldn't just have to throw it away. What a waste.
IF you do not own a HDTV you must READ this before you buy ONE!!!!We thought it was time to upgrade our standard 36" 1999 TV to HDTV since it seem that the ONLY type of TV they sell these days in stores. So after much research we decided to get a Philips (as seen in reviews here how great the picture is) so we order it, hook it up turn to NBC to watch the Olympics and we were extremely disappointed in the picture!!It was fuzzy, fast moving action had doubling it look worse then our old TV!!! It did not have a prefect picture everyone had described in the reviews. We thought something was wrong with the TV when we called the service department we were told to get that perfect picture we need to buy an HD receiver, HD cables and HD service so we did. Which add another $400 to the price of the TV!! NBC did get a little better there was less fuzz and not that much doubling but the picture still was not Prefect, there was some hazing, it just wasn't a perfectly clear picture. Our friends said it look great but they have a 20" tv so of course our 50" looks good to them. But we had a really good 36" tv it was top of the line when we bought it back in 1999 we have it set up next to our new 50" Phillips and our old tv has better color and picture on regular channels then the Phillip and our old one is not even HDTV!!!I called to express again that the picture wasn't that great I was told to turn to an HD channel YES the picture on HD channels are absolutely beautiful, crystal clear, the color are outstanding, like watching a big screen movie it is better then our old TV. But there are ONLY 5 (that the number FIVE) HD channels in our area which are; discovery, 2 espn, HBO and showtime that is IT!!!.I had 3 people explain to me that how HDTV are: Regular channel you have to adjust the TV setting a lot to get a some what OK picture because regular channels are sent in 4:3 and HDTV are 16:9 so regular channels just are not compatible with HDTV, but with HD channel which are sent in 16:9 you'll have no problems and get a prefect picture which is great..But I'm sorry I didn't spend $3,000 to have only 5 good HD channel and 200 other blurry ones, I was told by the sell person; people don't buy these TV for the regular channels they buy then for he HD channels, well I'm sorry but I watch the regular channel 10x more then I have ever watch Discovery channel. We end up putting our old 36" 1999 TV back on the stand which has fabulous pictures on ALL the channels. The only thing this Tv is good for is if you only watch DVD movies and HD channels only!!
I bought the Brother MFC 490 printer in March 2009, that has been great wireless for our laptop as well, but when I purchased the Printer, this set of Ink Cartridges was suggested as an add on, the price was right, but I ASSUMED that the suggested cartridges would be capatible with the Printer I was currently buying, well 6 months later I finally need to use these add on cartridges only to find out that they dont fit!!! Lesson learned, never assume that the Amazon add ons are capatible to whatever you are buying, never will do another add on purchase again.
The antenna I received was a piece of crepe!1. The instructions are less than poor!2. Even being an Engineering Person, I shall visit mylocal hardware store tomorow because the pieces don'tfit. The holes for connecting the reflecors to theelements are distant from connecting, but a lower-downassembly piece makes this possible if longer bolts arepurchaced and the assembly instructions are thrown away.
The first receiver failed to deliver acceptable Am or FM reception and was returned as defective. The replacment worked fine for three days and then delivered reception too poor for comfortable listening. The replacement Sony works perfectly.
This mouse is horrible. It took me two tries to get the radio to detect it to get the pointer to start moving. When it finally did, the movement was really jittery and laggy with lousy precision. I found myself missing what I want to click frequently. The wirelss range is rather short, and when I accidentally dropped it onto my desk from an inch above, the pointer stopped responding. But the bulk of the problem is the precision. Very hard to control as there is a very noticeable delay between the movement and response. The clicking sounds really cheap and obnoxiously loud. i'll stick with my logitech mx300 which has extreme precision and never lagged even once for the last 3 years. Why did I buy it then? The only reason is that it's wireless, looks and feel nice.There is no reason why anyone should consider this one. for the same price you can get a much better wired mouse, and for a little more you can get a much better wireless.Pros-Simply beautiful and neat.-Good scroll wheel-CheapCons-Poor reception-Poor precision-Delayed response.-Definitely not for gaming
I bought 2 of these things and have had them running side by side for just over 3 years. Great monitors with good clarity and brightness.And then, like in most other reviews, they broke. Both of them.Just a couple of months after the 3-year warranty ran out, the first one started flickering and displaying pin-stripes. I'd struggle to look at it for more than 10 seconds without having a seizure. Tested with other cables and computers, but it was dead.Now, I thought this could just be bad luck and ordered a new HP ZR30w to replace the diseased Samsung. However, this had only just arrived, when the other Samsung died on me displaying exactly the same symptoms. We are talking weeks apart!So obviously this was not bad luck. These monitors are not built to last. I don't expect 20 years out of a monitor, but six or seven, or even just five, would be reasonsable, I think. With Samsung, you are lucky to get 3!Will obviously not buy Samsung again. Will see how my HP does and look into Apple for a replacement of my second Samsung fatality.
This memory was recommended by Crucial as being compatable with my MSI motherboard and was not.
The Batteries did not work! they had no life left in them-wasted my money! I now have to go out and buy other one because of them not properly being actually new like the website said they were. Be careful when purchasing!
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!
This review is based on a 17-day trip to Hawaii in June where I regularly used the 720 SW snorkeling, and covers only its underwater performance. The manual and website FAQs aren't much help on this, and without some careful practice you will probably be disappointed with this camera's underwater shots at first. My results were uneven despite experience with other underwater cameras.The biggest challenge for all us ocean snorkelers is MOTION. You're floating, the fish are swimming, and you're probably near the surfline and some wave surge. With all this movement, framing and capturing a dead-on sharp image is very difficult. Above all else, you need to maximize shutter speed.To shoot underwater with the 720 SW, use one of the camera's four underwater scene modes. Contrary to the manual and even the camera's own LCD display info, all four of these modes can be used underwater without a separate housing. I confirmed this with Olympus technical assistance. The modes are:#21 Underwater landscape No. 1. Probably the best, but increase shutter speed as described below.#22--Underwater landscape No. 2. Fixed focus, so should offer reduced shutter lag, but I didn't get especially good results. WIsh I had experimented with it more.#23--Macro. Ok, if you and the fish can stand totally still for a close-up. Otherwise use it for coral or forget it.#24--General purpose underwater setting that curiously uses the "cloudy" white balance. Not too useful.The scene modes need to be adjusted further for true underwater conditions. Scene mode #21 is set for ISO 64, which results in low shutter speeds. Press the round OK button and change the ISO setting to 200. This is the single most important adjustment you can make. ISO 400 would be better, but you need to decide if the loss in resulution is acceptable.Devote your first day in the water just to experimenting with different modes and ISO settings. If you think it's hard to see the LCD on land--try looking at it through your mask underwater! You can increase the LCD brightness a little, but too many of my shots were mostly guesswork.If you can pick a calm, bright day, and find a place where you can stand on the bottom, it will help immensely with this or any camera used in a shoreline environment. Morning or afternoon light is better for pictures on land, but midday sun is great for underwater shots.You can zoom in and out in the scene modes, but don't use much telephoto because it multiplies normal underwater camera movement. Take a sharper shot using wide or normal, then crop to your close-up on the computer. Use the highest resolution setting.You can use the 720 SW's flash underwater--but the water must be totally clear. If it is even a little murky the flash illuminates thousands of tiny particles in the water and spoils your shot. Some of my flash pictures were OK, none were great. Flash distance seems to be maybe 6 feet underwater, but that's enough.For enlargements, the sharpest picture I got underwater was barely OK for an 8x10, most I wouldn't push beyond 5x7. The dry land photos from the 720 SW will definitely go bigger.The bottom line: the 720 SW takes some real work to deliver adequate but not great underwater pictures. Olympus provides almost no useful information to the purchaser about the unique underwater features of this camera. Honestly, I think some people would be happier with one of the Kodak or Fuji ISO 800 disposables. Why waste your vacation trying to figure out a new camera when you should be enjoying those angelfish?Olympus, if you're listening: to sell a lot more of these cameras, hire a good technical writer, put him or her in the ocean with this camera for a few days, and have them write up the best way to take the typical underwater shots. Add this information to the manual and the website and you'll have much happier customers.
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.
This is an excellent cassette deck. It works as it should, i.e., it plays and records music very well.
Worked fine with good quality FM sound, but the connector broke in less than one week with just a few hours use. Must be pretty bad quality control, since I saw another review with the same problem.
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.
With this cable my computer realized its goal and became Deep Thought and now I havethe answer to life, the universe and everything! Its 42.Thanks Denon I now feel complete.Signed HAL
As the owner of an earlier WGR614 version 3 (which I really like - it ain't perfect but I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars), I figured helping my friend install a new version 6 one would be a piece o' cake. I was way wrong, and even taking the new v6 home to my house and trying to swap it with my well running v3 was a disaster (to sum up -> 2 locations, 2 v6 routers, 3 computers, no success).The first WGR614 v6 had a couple serious problems with install:1. Automated setup failed with message that "Network settings are incorrect" (er, well, they're what was in the manual)2. Tried direct admin - no page using either IP or routerlogin.net3. Figured a reset was in order, but the device wouldn't reset to factory settings using procedure in manual (returned this specific router for a new one - same model and version).With the new one (that would factory reset), the problems continued as the installation software gave me the following problems1. Ethernet card was not working (it was)2. Claimed I had a fixed IP address from my ISP (I don't)At this point I punted on using any part of the automated setup and simply logged in directly (with my "non-working" ethernet card).Unfortunately, the issues continued here as the v6 router wouldn't get an IP from ISP, despite using the same settings I was using for my v3 router.Swapping the v3 for the v6, and everything works. Trying the v6 again, no dice.Netgear doesn't have great technical support (typically you will get a form letter type response based on the keywords the tech support person sees in your message - they don't seems to actually read the whole e-mail), and with a product that has all sorts of install issues it'll be a crapshoot on whether this will work for you. For me, it's going right back to the store.
Vista has been out for 4 years, I'm up to Windows 7, and they still haven't released a driver update for this scanner!This is what's called planned obsolescence, where they intentionally make something not work so that you have to buy the new version. There's no reason or excuse for Visioneer not to release an update.This was the last scanner I'll ever buy from Visioneer. How can I have any confidence that they won't do the same thing with their new scanners when I upgrade computers again?
I bought my CD drive about a month ago and it didn't work at all. I then tok it back and got another one that also didn't work. When I had to pay someone to come to help me to get it to work, he suggested that I take it back and get a different brand. I tried to make one CD with it and it tokk forever.
We bought this to split the cable so that we could have cable into the HDTV and cable into the DVR. Didn't work. The splitter causes very low/poor reception into the DVR, so bad that we lost reception entirely on many channels and others were pixelized (reception dropped from 70ish to 25ish, for those who know what that means). Maybe this splitter is good for some applications, but it did not work to split cable between HDTV and DVR.
I bought this and sent it back almost immediately. It felt really flimsy and the battery pack seemed like a toy.
I recently was required at work to buy a privacy filter for my Lenovo T410s. I first purchased this filter, but quickly sent it back and purchased the Gold (PFG) version which is MUCH better. As an engineer I tend to think of things very mathematically, so here's my take on the 3M PF14.1W Widescreen Privacy Screen:From what I can tell, no privacy screen gives the complete/strictest privacy that is advertised. This screen is advertised as providing a 30-degree off-axis viewing angle, beyond which the screen appears black to peeping toms. In reality the screen becomes gradually darker the further the angle becomes, and it does not become completely black and obscured until around 60-degrees off-axis (meaning the "viewing cone" is more like 120-degrees). Starting at 30-degrees off-axis, the far side of the screen starts darkening, and the further you go the effect slowly travels to the near side until the screen is obscured...so at a 45-degree angle the near side of the screen is very legible and only the far half is obscured (and even then it's still translucent). As others have mentioned, this screen does not really provide any vertical filtering, so anyone standing behind you will see the screen clearly. Though from what I can tell no privacy filter provides this feature.It's true that lighting conditions affect the quality of the filtering. Lowering your screen brightness can help shrink the "viewing cone" outside of which others will see the screen obscured. Also external lighting conditions can help/hinder the effect; direct overhead lighting seemed to worsen the privacy filtering than dimmer ambient lighting did.Some other issues to reiterate include the fact that the model number is imprinted at the top of the filter itself. It's slightly visible in your top toolbar and is not a big deal for me but it may be if you're very picky. Also, the filter requires sticking plastic tabs around your screen to hold it in place. They obscure the screen a just a couple milimeters and look a little tacky, but I got over them quickly. Again, if you care about aesthetics then this may be a consideration. The tabs themselves are very sticky and have held fine for me, it's nice that I can leave the filter on as I open and close my laptop. Finally, it's also worth mentioning that it's true that the diagonal filter lines are slightly visible, but again you'd have to be extremely picky to even notice them or not get used to them.Overall I believe that privacy screens do not work as well as advertised. If you use one on an airplane, the people next to you will still be able to view your screen with varying success. The far side may be obscured at a 45-degree angle, but the near side of the screen is perfectly legible. I sent my PF14.1W back because the viewing angle was unacceptable...the screen was visible pretty easily as anyone passed behind my desk, even from 5 ft. down the hall.After returning this product I bought the more advanced Gold version for ~$5 more on Amazon. The 3M GPF14.1W is much better and has a good viewing angle, still not perfect as advertised but good enough (it's almost completely obscured at 45-degrees off-axis). The gold side itself is the most effective, but the back side of the GPF14.1W is black if that's important to you.
The sound was good, even decent bass which is unusual for small speakers. But the construction was poor. The wiring connections were weak, and the power supply died after just a couple days of use. We were in the mountains at the time and I just recycled them, not even worth returning for replacement as I wouldn't want another set of these. Bought them on the name. Looking for better.
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 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.
If you wipe any kind of liquid on this sticker, it vanishes. Save your money and get something else.
router did not come with instructions on how to load it into computer so that my desktop computer could talk with it and therefore enable my wifes laptop to work downstairs. So we need to either send it back and get another one with instructions and loading disk or software or at least the essential loading tools to activate router to my dell desktop computer. as it stands right now this router is useless/ please help us do something about asap if we need to send it back send us a label box etc return authorization etc thank you michael j miller
It was not mentioned before hand that this item does not work with windows vista, i guess that is why it is so much less expensive. It is useless to me now since all my PCs are on vista. Thank you so much for the lack of infomation.signed NOT PLEASED
The product showed the light passing through on all the channels, but no sound passed. I used brand new Belkin cables, but still nothing. Do no purchase this item.
You have to replace the drum unit every 3-4 toners! They told me this at Brother after I bought my printer and it started splotching after the 4th toner. The drum unit usually costs $200 (1/3 the cost of the machine itself). I did the math (price of ink jet printer and cartridges compared to price of Brother laser printer, toner and drum unit, even if you buy the drum unit at Amazon for $127, over the coarse of a year)- IT IS CHEAPER OVERALL TO BUY AN INK JET PRINTER (the conventional wisdom is that it is cheaper per page to buy a laser printer) and at least with an ink jet you get color!
Bugs fly through this dangerous device, but are not killed. They actually were even sitting on the UV bulb, rarely ever getting zapped The UV bulb shorted out after 3 weeks. This zapped is headed for the landfill. What a waste of money.
I insert both ends in my ears and not only does my music not sound better, it almost comes out muffled.
Summary first, then details1. Beware the rebate. If you remove the UPN number to get the rebate, you won't be able to return the device for Amazon's credit. (That's one way rebates work for manufacturers.)2. Do be sure to install the latest firmware update. I connected the Netgear to my Cisco 675 DSL router; that didn't work. After the firmware update the Cisco to WAP connection worked. There were other problems though ...3. I'm not sure if my unit was simply defective, or whether the MR814 won't work with a secondary 10/100 switch. In any case I had to return it due to poor and unreliable connections between my WAP device and my switch based wired LAN.4. I received an automated acknowledgement after emailing Netgear tech support email, but no further reply.5. You get what you pay for in the IT world. At such a low proice point quality control and tech support are luxuries. On the other hand, if a device works then it's a real bargain. I replaced this device with a $250!!! 802.11G Apple Airport which works great at more than four times the cost.6. My local network expert claims Linksys is the best bet in the low end consumer WAP/router market. Linksys has lots of quality issues too, but they are the volume seller. I'd try them instead. In my case though, I didn't want to spend any more time debugging my LAN, so I paid a lot more for an Apple device (strong brand) with better quality control and support.7. Debugging LAN problems is hard for a non-expert, there are so many interacting parts. Most of us aren't familiar even with Packet Sniffers, much less hardware LAN monitors. When buying LAN components, a bit more quality is worth a bit more money.8. The Netgear does have excellent 802.11b range, better than the SMC or Airport. The antennas are removable so you can easily extend the WAP range even further.9. The Netgear software seemed pretty decent, but I'm very familiar with this kind of software. I configured it with one of my Win2K machines, but the browser UI works fine with Safari or IE on a Mac.Details:I'm a reasonably competent amateur network guy, and I can get advice from a work colleague who's world class. For a year and a half I used an SMC 802.11b device with my mixed PC/Mac LAN and WLAN. The SMC worked well, but I think the wirless card was failing after about 15 months of increasingly heavy use. (I put GBs of data through the wireless LAN every few days.) I was annoyed with the short life-span off the SMC WAP, so I decided to try an alternative. Hence the Netgear.The first problem I ran into was that this device really didn't work when connected to the LAN port of my Cisco 675 DSL router (which cannot be replaced). A download would proceed at about 10 KBytes/sec for a half-minute then stop. Updating to the latest firmware fixed this problem. I then got between 75-120 KByte/sec across the DSL line; this is about as good as it gets.I had more intractable problems on the LAN side. I put a Hawking Technology print server on one Netgear port, and a D-Link 10/100 switch on another Netgear LAN port. (Note mixing manufacturers on a LAN is fine in theory but in practice should be avoided.) When I used the Hawking print server I would lose connectivity between my wireless iBook and my wired LAN server Win2K SMB share. I then moved the Hawking connection to a port on my D-Link switch. This worked a bit better, but connectivity between the WAP client and SMB share was unreliable. I'd lose my network connection after large file transfers, and throughput was about 100 KBytes/sec -- no better than the DSL transfers. Across my wired 100Mbit/sec LAN I couldn't see any problems, but that traffic goes only through my switch.Cables were all fine, green lights, worked with other devices, etc.I still don't know if this device really can support any switch on one of its LAN ports, whether it might work with a Netgear switch, or whether the internal switch or switch/WAP connections were defective. After a month of debugging the failing SMC device and two weeks of debugging the Netgear I was fed up. I paid big bugs for the Apple AirPort.The AirPort works well. I get the same 75-125 KBytes/sec across the DSL, and I get 300KBytes/sec when connecting to my internal LAN share. That's about as good as it gets; 802.11b is the equivalent of a 2-3 MBit/sec wired connection. The Mac software, documentation, and tech support is light years ahead of SMC or Netgear. For most uses though, the Linksys would be my next bet. Most vendors are dumping their 802.11b devices, so you can get a good deal. Do plan on doing a firmware update and using timed transfers of a 5MB file to look for performance issues. Do an overnight transfer of 4-5GB of files as well. If hardware problems show up, return the device and try again. Don't mix manufacturers on your LAN if you can help it.
While its Thanksgiving morning and I have a lot to be thankful for, this Netgear switch is not one of them. Unfortuantely I have to take part of my day to return this item as its the last day I can do so. But the short story is that I got this 28 days ago and yesterday I plugged it into my clients network, right out of the box. I plug in Cisco SPA525G2 phones into ports 1,2,3,4... Then on port number 5, the Cisco phone doesn't power up. So I think maybe I over subscribed the switch, but the "MAX PoE" light isn't on and each phone only draws 1.3W when not in use! To test it out, I unplug port 5 and take the working phone in port 4 and plug it into port 5 - NOTHING! I plug it into port 6,7,8 and still nothing. Plug it back into port 4 and it works. So its confirmed, the switch shipped with 4 bad PoE ports!I've always had great things to say about these Netgear switches, but for netgear to ship a switch with 50% bad PoE ports, says a lot for their quality control!!! Who's Q/A these products before they go out??? So the customer is left to deal with it! OK, I'll get off my soap box. BUT apparently I"m not the first customer to have this problem. So if you order it, make sure you have plenty of time to return it and get another one to meet any kind of time-line that you may have.
I can't believe how bad the picture is, And there are no instructions as to how to clear it up. So like they say you get what you pay for.and I did
Spent a day trying to get it to work in repeater mode to no avail. Linksys tech support helped me to get it working for ten minutes. This is complete junk. I am returning it.
My three year old Intel camera has a much better picture than this thing, MUCH. Even if they included better software, like an activeX plugin so it could be controlled from a web page, or a webcam server package, anything!, I would still return it because of the poor image quallity. I didb't even try the face tracking as what use would it be it the picture quality was worse than my old camera. Construction is good with an 9&quot; extention pole and a long USB cable. Software install was buggy at best.Save your money for a real pan tilt or buy a higher res one for the same price.
In the few areas where one of the FM Bands is open it woks great. I live in the SF Bay Area and I have interference on every frequencey at some point in my commute. I also drive I-5 to LA all the time and can't go more than thirty miles without having to change frequency.
The camera is good enough for the price I paid. After moving for a new location, I didn't find the CD for Windows XP. Trying to get the driver was a headache. Actually, I never found it! Fortunately, I found my CD after 3 weeks. Moreover, this camera does not work with Windows Vista, and of course, I know I won't find a driver for Vista
Mine came with a major blemish --blemish in that thus far this is not a functional impairment-- the clear plastic casing was split open for two inches along the top of the tablet. I immediately contacted Wacomwho then claimed that this was a design flaw since the inception of theproduct, and they would not replace my tablet.
I was really skeptical and did a lot of research on these headphones. I am a sucker for reviews but i take them all with a grain of salt, so when i read the handful of negative reviews, I figured the people were exaggerating and for roughly twenty bucks, these were worth a shot. When I received them, I was so excited that I immediately fired them up and I was actually really impressed with the sound. They have a really crisp high end paired with a nice rounded bottom end that results in a very lively clear sound. The problem isn't the sound quality...it's the headphone's plastic parts that are very cheaply made. I opened my set around 3pm and by 6pm that same day, the left earpiece had broken...no big deal...but then two days later i plug them in to my mac via the 1/8 plug and get nothing...i know, i know...you get what you pay for, but i had hoped to get more than a week outta these guys. Amazon was great in letting me return them too. PLEASE READ THE REVIEWS!
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 expected a 3-mailbox system to have three passwords for remote reterival of messages. Instead, there is only one, which means that everyone knows what each other's messages are.The directions are also a bit confusing, although I finally stumbled through the set up.Otherwise the unit works fine!
I am on my 3rd portable DVD player and I am not happy. The 1st Emerson lasted 1 week. The 2nd Emerson lasted 4 months (warranty was only 3 months). This Disney player, which I was hoping would be of better quality, lasted a whopping 6 months (warranty was only 3 months also). We really liked this player from the start. Picture was fine, sound was fine, seemed durable, everything I was hoping for, especially for the price. What do you really expect for $139? I did expect it to last longer than 6 months though. The second screen went blank. The sound is still there, but no picture. I'm not happy, but at least we still have the main player left. Maybe that will last a few more months. This set was NOT abused in any way. It was very well cared for. I doubt if I will buy any more Disney players.
Player only Says "HARDDRIVE PROBLEM" Worked fine for 90 days then crashed, Now being charged $25.00 to have it looked at by Creative labs, since it is after 90 days. It's says 1 year warranty, but after 90 you have to pay $25.00 to get it fixed. Still cheap. Tech support took over 48hrs to reply, and when they did they try to sell you stuff for a broken player. This is in the tech email. "Please be patient and we'll figure this out. In the meantime, feel free to visit our website and see the entire line of accessories that we have for the Zen Vision:M. They will definitely help you get the most of your music experience. Here is the link"The only thing the Zen has going for it and why 2 stars is the picture is nice and clear. Will not buy any creative labs again, this is the 3rd product, the others being speakers, all have broken or poorly manufactured. I have had better luck with lower end products.
Claiming that this fan's "3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling", is very misleading. On low, the fan barely moves any air. On high, it still doesn't move much air, and is incredibly quiet, nearing silent in my opinion. If you are looking for a high performance fan that can be turned down while not under heavy loads, this is NOT the fan for you. The 3-speed switch is useless, as there is no reason to run it on anything other than high.
I can't add much to what is already written in every other review here. This is junk hardware of the worst kind. I am seriously considering dumping DirecTV, after being a subscriber since 1999 (aside from a 1-year diversion to Dish). Their customer service for this lemon of a device absolutely sucks. I can no longer trust them to provide reliable service or stand behind their products.This is a disaster. Do NOT purchase!!!
The Vision:M is a decent little player - except for the "little" part. 30GB for a video/mp3 unit is not enough, especially when the Video IPOD offers 60GB - 2x the drive space - for $50 more. After loading my average size song collection of 15GB, my Vision M has only enough room for about 2 - 3 hours of MPEG-2 (TIVO) video.Creative would have been better off leaving out the seldom used FM and digital dictation functionality, and putting a properly sized hard drive to serve the core MP3/Video purpose.
This is a great little camera if you do a lot of outdoor photo shoots of still objects. I have 3 small children, and it doesn't work too well for my photo needs. I take lots of indoor pictures which most of the time turn out pretty dark unless I have it super bright in my house, but that isn't very often. I tried to take pictures at my son's kindergarten graduation in his classroom, but it was too dark to get even one shot. I had to get video of him to be able to see him at all. Not so great for kids in motion either, they are blurry.Video option is great though. I guess I use this option most on my camera. I have had this one about a year, and I am going for a canon with IS (image stabalization) now. I will retire this camera to my husband.
This is one item I should have returned. There was a short in the wire or something so most of the time I had to fiddle with it just to get it to come on. Changing stations- forget it- if I had to touch the thing, it was too sensitive and would shut off and I'd have to keep turning it back on. It finally died completely on me recently. Nice sleek design but what a disappointment.
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.
After putting lots of efforts to program it, it worked fine though still not perfectly. At least partially work with all my devices. Until one day, I notice the LCD is not as stable as it was. It dimmed after I push any button. I immediately realized the battery is out of juice. I put a fresh pair there, and then I found all the programming was lost. I need to reprogram it. I still remember all those programming pain and I gave up. I just fall back to use my 4 to 5 remotes.
This product was horrible. Two days after purchase it stopped working, it wouldn't come on. I would not recommend this product to anyone!
For under $60.00 - should have known this storage unit was not going to last. Only have 1 1/2 shelves used with DVD's - the shelves constantly fall... pegs that hold the shelves in are small and useless...Spend a little more dough and get something that will last.
I purchased this insert with the thought of putting it in the bottom of my backpack to hold my Canon SLR body and a medium sized zoom lens. Impossible to do! This insert is really small, and I would recommend something else if you have an SLR.
I spent a good 4 hours trying to make this card work under WIndows 98SE. The documentation is pretty much useless as far as troubleshooting. Actually, the online documentation for the MA814 router is more usefull in term of configuration of the wireless cards. What is strange is that the card could &quot;see&quot; the router, but it would not connect eventhough the router was located next to it and the security options were all disabled. So I decided to out this card in my XP machine instead and it worked fine there.
I bought mine the first of December and now everybody sounds like they are talking or singing in a well. I liked my cheap Sony headphones but am not impressed with the more expensive ones.
I thought Bose speakers for this price might be a bargain. Well, turned out they weren't. These speakers are not bad but definitely not worth their money. Biggest con: no bass control. Not a big problem when listening to music, sounds okay. TV and movies, however, sound kinda muffled through these speakers.Mine are going back for a refund, I'm hooking my old ones back up (Altec Lansing, years old, still good and better than these).
When this thing works, it's great. The problem is that it rarely works. It CONSTANTLY looses the connection. When you attempt to re-establish the connection it takes forever, the process overly complicated and it only works 1 out of 4 times - then you have to go through the "flick this switch, press this button, rub your head, dance a little jig, etc.".I am currently entering this review on my old keyboard with a PS/2 connection. Take a guess as to why.
After misplacing my charger, I decided to buy this one and when I saw the price, I was elated. Now, since I have it, the charger really DOES NOT work. I can't use it so I just bought a new one. Definitely trashing this later. I've never been so disappointed with an electronic product. It needs to be taken off the Amazon market!
Everything about the way this thing functioned annoyed me. Fortunately for my mental health, part of it broke off in the lighter after about 10 uses and I was plenty content to throw the rest out the window.I'll just list some highlights of the stuff I hated because it's been over a year since I used it.1. There is a huge delay from when you push a button on this thing until it actually does something.2. Output level is way lower than the normal radio or cd player level so you have to turn the volume up about 50% more than you would for the other sources. If you forget to turn the volume back down before you unplug this POS or search for a new frequency, you get treated to static or the other source at 50% higher volume than you would normally want.3. On road trips, even in the middle of nowhere, you have to change the frequency no less than every 15 minutes. In cities, it was pretty much unusable if you were driving through and not just local commuting.
I love the idea the Apple guys came up with. I just wish I could find a station that transmits a clear signal upon syncing my iPod. I live in South Florida, which is for the most part suburban/metropolitan...no rural dead zones. I find myself changing stations TOO often when driving, which could be a very dangerous task to undertake. If you can afford the investment, given your car's stereo system is interchangeable, purchase a moderate Pioneer CD player that has the iPod jack compatability (also made by Pioneer). Now, this combination sounds like heaven!
My home workstation is positioned against the wall of our second floor landing. As such, anyone can see my computer screen when they pass by. I purchased this privacy filter and it does work as described; however, I would not call what this screen provides as "private." If someone behind you looks at the computer and is outside of 30 on either side of the monitor, all screen images are grayed or distorted enough that they will not be able to "see" what is on your computer. If someone is looking at your computer and within 30 of either side, they can see everything on your monitor.In addition, this "privacy" screen comes with a small packet of two ~.5"x2" and eight ~.5x1" tabs that have adhesive down the length, half way up the tab. The adhesive part sticks to your computer monitor and then you slip the screen down through the non-adhesive part of the tab to keep it in place. If the adhesive is compromised it will lose its stick and then the screen starts slipping. I could not find any seller who just sold these adhesive tabs, thus when they failed, I was left with an expensive privacy screen that barely afforded me privacy and didn't stay on my monitor more than 2-3 weeks. I returned it and have yet to find any suitable replacement.
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.
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..
Like every other bad reviewer my pair broke within 3 months. I barely even touched them and they just snapped apart. (Strangely enough, when I got angry and tried to crush them completely they put up quite a fight.)Good sound, bad quality plastic.
Everyday is a different story with this product. Some days I connect with good signal, other days I can't connect 5 feet away from the router. I've been on the phone for hours with tech support and although they try to help, they haven't been able to get the unit working consistently. Also, the documentation is very weak and the website offers little help. Overall, I DON'T recommend this product. Stay away.
I have always been an Epson fanatic until trying the C80. What a poor quality printer. Epson advertises that the printer runs their new ink system with Dura-Brite Inks. I asked Epson tech support if they misnamed the inks, they should be called Dura-Dull Inks. What a dissapointment to see how lifeless and dull photos print on this printer. Photos lack detail and brilliance. My two year old Epson 740 prints with better quality at 720 dpi. I personally tried three different printers through exchange, but had no luck with any and also had one that had a short in the USB port. NOT A TYPICAL EPSON PRODUCT AT ALL!If your interested in a very fast printer to print black text, this is the one for you. If you care about color, better look in a different direction because this can't produce as advertised.
GOOD:I was very happy with light weight and keyboard feel.BAD:It was unbelievably slow to boot up on Vista.It died in the 11th month, after relatively light use.ANY LAPTOP USED FOR BUSINESS:Always back up current files on a thumb drive and back up to a portable hard drive regularly. As soon as I skipped three weeks in this cycle - kaput. I had a 4 GB thumb drive in my briefcase I hadn't touched in three weeks. I felt like an idiot. Pretend your laptop could die any day (any laptop) and you will be OK.
For the price you get them at, these headphones are definitely a bargain. However, they're a bit uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time because of how the plastic -- I'm not sure about others, but the one I got, at least, was a bit sharp around the edges. Because of this, and the fact that they also feel very, very light, they appear to be cheaply made and I was worried about the quality upon receiving them.As for the sound, it becomes a bit distorted at higher volumes and you can hear a slight "white noise" in the background.I bought these quite a while ago and for some reason, they didn't last very long. I know some people have said they've lasted a good year, but they only lasted me about three-four months before they started to deteriorate. I bought them when they were only $5, so I wasn't upset about the loss, but now that they're $15, I definitely would not purchase them again.
I selected "noise cancellation" headphones when browsing on amazon. When they arrived, I noted that they have no noise cancellation circuitry. This is the fault of Amazon for not advertising them correctly. As for performance, sound quality, etc. I cannot comment since I never used them. They appear to be very well built and have quality construction. Also note that these headphones are huge, and seem only appropriate for home use.
After only a couple of weeks, the printer started printing streaks on the first page of a print job. Cleaning the corona wire 30 times and wiping the drum with a cloth (as suggested by technical support) did not fix it.Worst printer experience I have ever had (and I am responsible for 20 printers). Avoid.
Here we have yet another replacement powerbook adapter that the cord is too short on. With cabling being so cheap, it's a wonder that most of the knock-off companies don't bother trying to match the original Apple adapters for length of cord.Bigger problem for me personally though was that the picture clearly shows a 2-prong plug, while the one I received has a 3-prong plug with ground. This doesn't work at all for where I need to use the adapter, I would not have purchased it if I'd thought it was a 3 prong, but the product image clearly shows a 2-prong plug.
A cheaper point-and-shoot digital camera would probably be ideal for my needs, but I wanted the bells and whistles this camera had. The 12x optical zoom with IS, and the assumed simplicity of the 'easyshare' name prompted me to purchase the P850.The options on the P850 are too complex for beginning digital photographers. The kicker was that it couldn't focus on the manual placed on the floor. Venturing too far from 'auto' mode required a deep-dive into the manual.I wouldn't be able to put this in one of my relatives or any strangers hands and ask them to take a family picture without a 5 minute explaination about what they need to do to take a decent shot.I took it back to my local electronics store and traded it in for a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5, which I am very pleased with. I would have opted for the DMC-FZ30, but couldn't find one in my area to look at.The options I specifically like on the P850, missing on the FZ5 are:- manual focus (but the panasonic has _no_ problems with AF)- hot shoe, but I'm kidding myself if I think I'll buy an external flashand probably most lacking:- the flash automatically pops up on the P850 if needed.Oddly enough, I found a recent copy of consumer reports this morning equally recommending the FZ5, and panasonic having the second best failure rating (below sony).
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 filter is interesting in concept. Overall it has a warming effect, but it is not exactly a warming filter. What is does is, it allows all reds and oranges through. Most greens and blues come through, not so much yellow.As a result, reds tend to be stronger and more pure. I once pointed it at a somewhat dirty red stop sign and it actually looked a bit cleaner.The problem with this filter is that it is very hit and miss (mostly) miss with most subjects. I tooks a photo of a asphalt street and it came out pink. In fact most whites come out a little pink. When you combine this with a digital camera's white balance system, consistant results are difficult to get.Photoshop has more options for color correcting than a single filter ever could. Both time and money are better spent on that
The bad reviews are correct - this is a very poor case. I only ordered it because it was free (after rebate) with the purchase of my new T5. Even with being free I feel ripped off because it's not worth the hassle of having to fill out the rebate form. Avoid this one at all costs!
i've had this printer for years. its great to have a real laser fax combo, as I really don't like ink jets. But its so slow to RIP and print files.
Just got this product today. 8mm camcorder tapes will NOT fit in this product. I repeat, 8mm tapes will NOT fit in this product.
UPDATE:10.19.12Below is my original review. I have to update though because after my fourth pair of V-Moda's broke on me after about 6 months, I've finally learned my lesson. A little late I know but let me save you some irritation; learn from my experience and don't buy these. They are so great at first, I loooved them but the speakers will inevitably blow and you'll be left with either one working ear bud or none at all. Such a shame because I really liked them but I have moved on. Check out Go Groove, those are great, only 11 bucks.STYLISH & EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITYI bought the "blush" V-MODA Vibe ear buds a year and a half ago. They were my third pair at that point, so I marked down a few points on durability. The first two I purchased directly from V-MODA's website; the first one had to be returned because the speakers blew after only six months. They sent me a free pair as they were still under warranty.The latest pair I purchased on here for only $15.00!! What a deal from the original price of $60 on V-MODA's website. They have not failed me yet and still work great. They are hot pink and match my hot pink nano perfectly! I have a cat that used to chew on my ear buds wire and break them but not these because of the material used to cover the wire. The sound quality is excellent, I like the bass, it's not too heavy and I can adjust it on my nano. It is a night and day difference from the standard Apple ear buds that came with my nano.If you are anything like me, you will love these for working out. I can drown out everything. I plug these into my ears, turn my playlist on and go. The music envelops you; I can't hear a thing with them on. I used to drive my neighbors crazy with my music but I'd rather have these in my ears now. I feel like I'm there, at a club, or a show, it's really nice. Definitely recommend these, I'll buy another pair if I ever need to again, I love them!
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.
As advertising,&quot;more productive... more quickly, more comfortably&quot;, and it is quiet when typing. at this point , it is a good keyboard.but if you may install/reinstall the operation system(no just MS) frequency, be carefully! I don't know why they set Function Key(F1-F12) as multimedia key, Email key by default,whether it is windows or dos.And don't let people to change its defaule setting(ONLY for windows,after installed its driver,you modify it). every time when you need to the original Function key, you have to press the F-lock first, which to activate the function of F1-F12. for example,during the Windows 2000/xp insatllation, if your harddrive is connected to a raid or scsi card ,you can press F6 to install the driver from floppy disk, otherwise, windows can't be installed. for me , i just pressed the F6, but it doesn't work since I forgot to press the F-lock key to activate F6 first!then the installation went on.......-_-, I had to do it again. for selecting bootup in windows(F8),pure dos boot(Update bios!-F5-boot from floopy disk), etc., I hope you remember to press f-lock first when doing those. Another thing you should notice: reboot will reset keyboard to the default value(media key, email key only). press f-lock one time is NOT OK. if you want to use the original function key , you HAVE TO press F-lock key every time after reboot.at this point , it is not a good keyboard , hopefully , just for me.certainly, for office use , typing , gaming(except for action type,try by youself!^-^),it is just OK.
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!!!!!!!!!
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. :(
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.
Tuve este camara por a&ntilde;o y medio, la usa bastante. Cualquier dia simplemente dejo de funcionar. Se da&ntilde;o el bus de datos que esta al lado del carro del cassete. Se da&ntilde;o simplemente por "mucho uso" o mas bien falta de calidad. Adem&aacute;s la camara tiene problemas cuando enfoca fotografias. Es muy linda pero muy, muy delicada. No volvere a comprar filmadoras Sony me pase a Canon, que son menos lindas pero mas fuertes.
If you are considering purchasing this product...don't. It is a waste of money. The retractable wires got stuck the second time I used it. I suggest you find something better.
This device is not for digitizing VHS collections onto DVD. The software that comes with it uses digital image and video files that are already on your computer or your digital video camera and makes Windows media files for burning onto video CDs. These are animated slide shows with background music. However it does bring a poor quality video image from an analog device such as a VCR on to your desktop but I haven't found a way to store this information on the computer. The software that comes with it doesn't do this. Probably will need to get third party software but the image quality will be poor.
This item said that it is compatible with all ipods but it is not. It is only compatible with the "old" ipods. Evidently there is a difference in some of the more recent ipods and this itrip doesn't work with them. We had to return the product.
The product review mentions the professional and non professional grade gaffers tape. I made the mistake of assuming that because the price was so high it must be the higher grade tape. It wasn't. So I returned it. As of October 28, 2006 the product review is, in my opinion, still the same misleading text.
I ordered this item in July and they delayed my order 3 times. I finally decided to cancel because I did not get my item when I needed it anyways. By the time they got delaying my order (that again was placed in mid-July) I was going to get it between September 30-October 4th. And that is if they did not delay it again. It sounds like a great deal though, I hope other customers get to have it. What would have been courtious of the company is if they had at least apologized or said something themselves! Amazon sent the apology. I did not hear at all from the company. Major thumbs down, and I am a person that has never complained about a company mistake. This was almost just rude.
This is my 3rd one of this joystick. Only reason why I keep getting it again is that it's fairly inexpensive and has a layout I like, but the build quality leaves much to be desired.My first one lasted a while, 2 yrs, but then the Z-axis started to go. Was able to use calibration programs and physically open the stick and clean it to make it last a bit longer, but the Z-axis finally gave completely out. Button 1 (secondary fire) started sticking, too.My second one, I broke the throttle lever (to be fair, I was really using it hard, so more my fault), thus making a nice sharp plastic nub to form a dandy callus on my thumb with. The Z-axis started going . . .This one (3rd) that I got from Amazon, the alt-fire button started sticking right away, but I've been too lazy (and busy gaming) to return it yet (I can unstick it by pressing on it again). The Z-axis is okay, but not smooth . . . there's something not quite right.Anyway, I've also had problems with their MX310 corded mouse (which I loved, except the dang things would break every 6 months).Basically, Logitech products--while fitting my needs and initially pleasing me with their quality--have been sucking, build-wise, over the past few years.HTH. Fail Logitech!
I have used this lens on a Sony W-7 and have found the centers of the photos to be sharp and the edges of the photos to be out of focus. It might be a good lens but not for the W-7? I use all the Sony lenses on this same camera without any problems.
This machine has a lot of bells and whistles but they don't always work nearly as well as advertised. The biggest problem I have with it is that it freezes and has to be restarted at least once every day and often 2-3 times daily. Apple used their reputation for building superior computers to sell a product that absolutely doesn't live up to its reputation. I wouldn't mind so much but for $1350 I expected a lot more. Next time I'll buy a Dell for $400. Even though they are as problematic, I will save $950.
Bought this thru amazon in oct 2010 to use in our rv this spring. Just un packed it from it's original box today and NO WORKY!!!!!! The DVD door wouldn't even open properly! Amazon won't take it back cuz the 30 days lapsed. NEW LESSON-----CHECK EVERYTHING! PS Glad it wasn't a gift for a loved one.......what an embarassment!
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!
I ordered 4 of these items and all arrived chipped, broken, scratched, or damaged in some other way. I will never order Quartet products again.
I got my Bosch Power Box the other day after ordering from amazon.com. I had read the reviews about the radio reception being poor &amp; I figured they were exaggerating, but it's terrible! I can only get 2 FM stations in clearly &amp; everything else is either all static or not much more than that! Its CD player works well &amp; the sound quality is ok but not great. You have to have the power box plugged in even to charge your cell phone. Bought a bosch 24v platinum battery for it ( over $130.00! ) &amp; it only works for about 8 hours before going stone dead. Lastly, the darn thing is heavier than a box of tools! With all that weight behind it &amp; a price tag way bigger than Milwaulkee &amp; Dewalt ( actually, you can buy both of them for the price of the Bosch!!!) you'd think they could make a better performing unit! Why did I keep it? It's the only one with a CD player...THAT'S IT!!!! Don't buy it unless you want a jobsite radio witha built in CD player!!!
I purchases this as a gift and preloaded photos for my mother-in-law.Because I had purchased a similar product from a different company earlier last year I thought I knew what I was doing. The instructions were confusing and there was no way to load photos into the memory directly from the computer to the frame. A memory card or zip drive was required. This was a last-minute gift and it arrived Christmas Eve or I would have returned it and purchased another product.
I had the same monitor "dying" experience as some of the other reviewers.Screen suddenly started flashing one day and the whole thing went dead.Returned it for repair and Samsung kept me in limbo state for the last 3 months.The process went from repair->exchange->refund state after hours spent withconfused reps. It seemed that the process is designed to wear the consumerout, with multiple departments passing the buck.Today I was notified that my refund has been canceled without any reason.I have to call back in a few days to find the reason for the cancellation.Will never buy Samsung again. I have already bought my TV from them, and it isa nightmare to think what would happen if it went dead like the monitor.My only recourse is the small claims/consumer court if they cancel my refund.
This item failed within 5 months and 9 days. The Red went out. Warranty should cover it but what a inconvenience.
I'm giving this only one star due to the fact that it is advertised as fitting a 17" laptop, but it really doesn't. Great design, great case, bad fit.I have a toshiba x205.. which measures 15.7 x 11.3. The box that the sleeve came in says it will fit a 17.2 x 13.6 laptop. It didn't even come remotely close to that, due to the narrowing in the center. The dogbone shape of this sleeve reduces the center by at least 2 inches, maybe more. I tried and tried to stretch it to fit, but it just wouldn't. Buyer beware.So now I have to pay return shipping... and I still don't have a sleeve :(
Feature are limited, but not bad for an entry level camera. The big deficiency with this camera is color accuracy. Color intensity and accuracy (particularly with greens) is terrible---really substandard. In fact, color accuracy is much worse than my old Olympus D-400L that this was meant to replace. I have since seen the same complaints mentioned in reviews of this camera in various PC magazines.Not recommended.
The cable that runs between the L and R earphones develops an intermittent connection within weeks of purchase or repair. I own 4 pairs and they're all bad at the moment! I've spent over $60 getting these repaired over and over again but they continue to go bad. It doesn't matter how durable and solid the construction is if you use a poor quality cable. I never used to have a problem with the cable, just in the last 2-3 years or so since they switched from a glossy cable to a matte cable. Surely I'm not the only one with this issue. In any case I'll be selling mine after getting them repaired again.
These headphones feel as if they were stamped from one piece of thin plastic. They are pure plastic with the exception of the ear area which feels like a thin plastic bag filled with cotton. Sound quality was not any better. They just did not feel like Sony quality at all...not sure if Sony is going cheep on us or what but avoid these cans like the plague.
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.
Yeah they fit good and are durable but their sound quality is awful. There is no mid at all, and the headphones are lacking in any sort of warmth. It sucks, I'd avoid these.
I ordered this case because I thought it looked like a great match for my iMac. Clean aluminum design and quiet fanless operation. It really would have been perfect if it had worked.Initially I tried installing a 2tb drive in it. When it didn't work(I'll get to what I mean by "didn't work" in a bit) I started reading about power supply issues that other people had complained about with this enclosure. Most of those people who complained got earlier shipments of this enclosure that included a 2amp power supply, but I checked and mine is a 3amp power supply. Still though, 2tb at 7200rpm probably is a power hog so I switched out the drive. I put the 2tb drive in the iMac and put its 320gb drive (the original WD Caviar) in the enclosure and tried that. This didn't work either.Just to be clear, while the 2tb drive was a power hog, the WD Caviar sips power. It's rated at 5volts .68amps and 12volts .55amps. There is no excuse for this enclosure having power issues at those ratings.When I say that the enclosure didn't work I mean that it would cause the system to hang. Initially the drive would spin up and work fine. I don't know how long it would take but after a while the drive would spin down and be unable to spin back up again. The next time the computer tried to access the drive while it was unable to spin up, the system would hang. The only way to get it to unfreeze was to power off the enclosure to force the system to unmount it and risk corrupting the filesystem on the drive.I was excited about this drive and really wanted to like it, but unfortunately it just wasn't usable.
I bought the first unit in August 2007. It worked fine for a few weeks then decided to quit (just went blank!). I called Toshiba and was referred to an authorized service dealer. The unit stayed at the service center for 1 month waiting for circuit boards that never came because they were not available from Toshiba (A relatively recently produced unit and Toshiba does not even have replacement parts: that tells you something!). Finally Toshiba agreed to replace the unit and I received my current TV 1 month later. Now the DVD does not work properly and keeps on pixelating and skipping (I cleaned and played multiple DVDs but the problem persisted). I called Toshiba and insisted that I need a replacement for my replacement. They could not care less. All they were willing to do was to send me back to the service center.This is the last Toshiba product I will buy.
This is the first digital camera I have ever purchased, and I have learned a lot since then.1) Avoid cameras where the lens extends outward from the body! These are prone to many problems, ranging from impact to debris effecting its performance.2) Make sure the camera suits your purpose, test it in the store if you can. If you want a camera to capture action, this IS NOT the camera for you.For simple snap shots, this is not a bad camera, for action it is virtually useless.I now have a Nikon D50, which is infinitely superior, and worth the extra $$$.
I use it with a vaio laptop. The cursor jumps around all over. Very hard to use sometimes. I am typing and I tend to look at my hands and I find when I look up, the cursor has jumped to some other location and I am not at the end of the document. Then I have to move the text. Bad!
Constant static with nearly all radio stations, even stations with very powerful recievers. I returned mine after one use...
I have this camera for about a year.I paid $130.00 for it when it first came out and thought I wouldn't need another webcam again,well was I wrong!.It worked for about a month then all of a sudden started getting error messages to plug it in again or download drivers again.I contacted Logitech a million times to no avail..THANKS LOGITECH for nothing.....grrrrr. Its so frustrating to have to deal with what I thought was going to be a great product for my money and boy was I wrong!!.Stay away from this webcam it's not worth the frustration.
We try to install the Microtek X6 USB at Compaq Armada 1500C build April 99 with Win95 latest Version. When we setup Scanwizzard (out of the internet oder from the latest CD germancd17) we get the error-message: &quot;Allgemeiner Fehler bei der Daten&uuml;bertragung, &uuml;berpr&uuml;fen sie das Ziellaufwerk und versuchen sie es erneut, Fehlernummer -42&quot;, when the setup startes to copy files in c:\windows\system. The same error take place, by installing on an desktop-pc with Win95, it takes not place with the english version of the scanwizzard setup, but the english version don't works with the german windows-system. We found the following text for the miiscan.file for windows 98: MIISCAN.SYS This file fixes some problems with non Intel USB controllers. Please copy the file,miiscan.sys, into directory &lt;Windows&gt;/system32/drivers in Windows 98. At which place should the files miiscan.sys and msmscan.inf out of the directory germancd17\scanwiz\german\disk1\Win95USB be done? Could you give us any other tip? With best regards Krebs dietrich.krebs@ged-mbh.de copy to dietrichkr@aol.com
poor quality, really cheap made, broke right away just trying to ajust it. very flimsy, not worth the money at all.
Very nice package but the Sony Clie Palm OS package is very "lite" as they put it. It no longer has the drag and drop feature for address labels and cannot be upgraded to the OS upgrades on the Palm website. The email support is abysmal. I could not be more disappointed with the overall product and support.
Let me start by saying that this my be my first review i've ever written on Amazon. I've bought two of these, one from Best Buy (which I returned because of this issue) and one from Amazon. Each one blanks out after a few minutes and the screen will go blank. I will be calling for a replacement. The product is solid in its features but it's execution is absolutely horrible.I am very dissatisfied. I do not recommend buying this product, and if there is an alternative from another company, I would rather buy that instead.
I was worried when I read many comments that it is not ATHANC7 but ATHANC7b which is cheaper than ATHANC7.But I believed the used one would be ATHANC7, and I ordered from amazon warehouse, and I just realized I was wrong.Well, I guess there is no ATHANC7 here. And apparently ATHANC7b is not as good as ATHANC7.So I just returned it, and reordered Bose QuiteCompfort15.
These speakers are inexpensive, but also cheap.They sound OK now, but long-term? Within a week of installing them, the metal grills had separated from the plastic bracket, with the "glue" that originally bound them oozing out as a black goo. I re-attached them with super-glue. Shoddy design in one area may spread...A piezo tweeter? That's nothing to brag about, it's the sign of cutting costs; frequency response is inferior to a similar size conventional design.I had 16 dollars, and I thought, "maybe I should throw this money in the street. What, I can get new car speakers for 16 dollars? OK." They sound fine for 16 dollars, but I have no illusions about longevity or "intended quality."
Before you buy any Garmin maps for your GPS unit on Amazon, I suggest that you check the Garmin site for the latest version. Amazon has many outdated versions of Garmin software for sale, including this one, which was discontinued by Garmin over 2 years ago.
The description of this product did not adequately tell which headset(s) it worked with. I was looking for a direct connect cable for a model 2100. This was not it.When I asked for a refund, they only gave me a partial refund because they said it was not their fault. I don't consider it my fault if the product description is poor.To add insult to injury, they only partially refunded 1 of the 4 returned items. The other 3 received 0 refund. So on a $60 order, I got $6 and change back.
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 just got this device, because my mac's output port is distorting a little, and thought a good idea to just have a passive USB audio card too bypass the native port. What i heard one connected just startled me: What a horrible piece of gear! no highs, too much bass and no mids, this device deserves not to be manufactured again.
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!!
I have both a wired tablet and this recent purchase of a wireless tablet. It sucks! The battery life has continually gone down since the first day i bought it and will barely hold a charge for more than an hour. The pen has been replaced twice and overall it just sucks. I hate it- dont buy it!
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.
The wall-wart power supply was of poor quality, and on weaker signals there was an audible AC hum. When switching from Wx Radio to FM Broadcast below 93 Mhz I usually got a loud buzzing instead of the radio station. The phase-locked loop (PLL) did not lock. Tuning above 93 Mhz and then down would allow reception but who wants a radio that acts that way. (I mostly listen to NPR at 91.1 Mhz.) The round "selector" dial was rough to operate and felt like a rusty wheel, requiring a little more force than necessary. Side volume control was rough in operation. As far as I can tell there was no way to actually turn it off, so if it were unplugged the batteries would exhaust themselves...The N.W.S. Weather radio broadcasts and S.A.M.E encoding are great. It's a shame I can't find a good quality receiver.
I HAVE PURCHASED HIGH END KENWOOD EQUIPMENT AND AN HATATCHI TVTHIS REMOTE COULD NOT LEARN THE REMOTES AND WAS UNABLE TO BE PROGRAMED TO RUN MY SYSTEM. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T EXPECT SONY TO BE ABLE TO HELP AT CUSTOMER CALL IN EITHER; THEY DID NOT KONW ENOUGH ABOUT THEIR EQUIPMENT TO HELP.
I bought this player hoping to end my mp3 woes but to my surprise. the sound quality died in one week. I e-mailed rio and talked to a technician in town and he said send it to them. but they charged me 30 dollars just to send it to them. what a sham. poor software that always crashes. please try look into a different player
This bag is very nice. The compartments are every thing you need. However I'm 5' 3" and the bag goes from my shoulders down to my hips. So, when I walk with the pack on my back it bounces off my booty! For this reason, I don't wear as a back pack. It kinds defeats the purpose. Not recommended for short torso people.
This cable doesn't do what its supposed to do. What it is supposed to do is replicate audio from the female to the male jacks (or vice versa), without any alteration. This cable may be useful to some people wishing to combine 2 mono signals into a stereo signal, or split a stereo signal into 2 mono signals, but that's not in the description. Its a waste of money, and at the price it is, its difficult to justify the return process.
If all you're looking for is something to connect a standard, 2-button mouse, and generic keyboard to 2 computers, this will do fine. If you have a mouse with more than 2 buttons, or a keyboard with specialized keys, this is a complete rip-off, as the switch just sends a generic signal to your computers and your extra buttons/keys will not work. Buyer beware.
for a christmas present from my mother i got a home theatre system that i was bugging her to get me due to the price. well the price u pay, u get less for that price. after awhile the two front speekers were the only speekers that would work. i thought i blew the channels but the unit is crappy. DONT BUY IT!
We had troubles fromt he start, they correct a type would not work. Took to a Brothers repair shop and they could not fix, need some parts.. plus when you tried to type letters you would get numbers... It was the present my daughter wanted the most for christmas and she could not use... very sad. So I will by another brand at a local store in town.
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.
After all the amazing reviews for this thing, I gladly bought it and couldn't wait to use it for the first time. Well, after just 1 fire, I went to clean it up in the morning and to my surprise the Georgia Clay finish is peeling all over the stars and moons. It's completely flaking off! Not everywhere, but apparently one spot that didn't get good "heat resistant" paint coverage.Disappointed and upset, I took a photo and went to Landmann's website for an email or phone number. I found an email and sent the details of my purchase from Amazon and the photo of the flaking paint. Here is their exact response. "All of the fire pits will peel after use, the paint is a heat resistant paint but no paint will hold up to the heat of a fire. The only thing you could do is sand off the area and repaint it with a heat resistant paint. Again this will not last when this is used."SO BE WARNED, THEY SAY THE PAINT WILL NOT LAST. I replied and told them I realize nothing can withstand fire over a long period of time, but after 1 use?? Come on. I'll submit my photo on Amazon for all to see.If you dont care about the paint, then it's a nice firepit that is a little hard to fit together during assembly, but other than that, serves its purpose of containing a fire.UPDATE: The customer service department informed me that their "paint is good to 1000 degrees." So I went to Autozone and bought "Rust-Oleum 248903 Automotive 12-Ounce High Heat 2000 Degree Spray Paint, Flat Black" to coat the firepit. This should be the standard paint they use to begin with. Oh well, at least future buyers who read this will know!
This is a piece of junk. I really doubt it provides any privacy. I ordered gold and it just appears black. Also makes the screen hard to read.
This router is unstable . It may be inexpensive ( I got a deal for $20 ) but it it is not worth any price . This one went back of refund and I purchased a Linksys which was east to set up with flawless performance .
I was really disappointed in this camera. When I first got the camera I noticed the pictures were very noisy. My Nikon point and shoot had much better quality. Then right before the warranty went out the lcd screen stopped working. I have tried to find my receipt but haven't had any luck. So- I probably have paid 500 for a camera I got to use for nearly a year. Not a good deal. I strongly urge you to look for another camera.
Just an update (I also wrote the previous review). Subsequent to writing the last review, I spent another marathon session on the phone with tech support, and things went from bad to worse. Again, some of the most genuinely friendly tech support for any product I've experienced, but after just over one hour on the phone, all that was figured out was that the PVR unit that came with the 7015us appears to be broken (out of the box!), and I was told that they will send me a replacement.Two problems:1) One trick they had me try this time was rolling back my hard drive to one month earlier. I was assured that if this didn't improve things, I could always restore to the present configurations. Not only did the rollback not work, but after I hung up, it didn't restore either. I called tech support AGAIN, and was told that this &quot;sometimes happens&quot; (!?!?!) and thus I had to do a month's worth of reinstalling/ uninstalling, updating, etc.2) This phone call took place about two weeks ago. Since then, the recharging unit broke, and thus once the battery ran out, I couldn't even turn on the computer. I called tech support AGAIN, and told them I was sending it in, and I didn't want it back until everything was fixed. Conveniently, they sent FedEx to my door and payed for the shipping. However, I received it back, now with the recharger working, but it STILL says that my video sigal files are &quot;corrupt or missing&quot; (which they told me it shouldn't say regardless of whether or not the PVR is working.) Also, I still haven't received the PVR! I called tech support AGAIN (!!!) and was politely told that they are on backorder until MIDJUNE! By then, with all that has gone wrong, I expect the thing to spontaneously combust.The only thing preventing me from giving this disasterous experience one star is that every other review I've read on this product is a rave, so to give HP benefit of doubt, I think I just got a bad one. I wish they would step up to the plate and just replace the $(#%)_@!ing thing already. They told me their policy is to replace defective units, but only after it is sent in to them THREE TIMES! I really miss my Toshiba laptop. One thing is for certain: I will never buy another HP product in any way, shape, or form again.
I have had and enjoyed this ipod mini for about 2 years. EXCEPT: The battery is ridiculous, yet advertised as "up to 18 hours". This is a bad joke on the consumer. Apple should add "for 6-12 months of average usage, then will drop to about one hour". I have enjoyed this ipod but now have to basically tether it to a power supply. I exercise for 60 minutes on a treadmill and have to recharge it EVERY DAY. If I forget to put it on the charger when I get home it have zero battery life the next day.
After 8 months one speaker stopped working, as others have reported. Before that, they were great for running.I expect headphones to last much longer. I wouldn't buy this product again.
I liked the fact that it did not fall off my head while exercising and I liked the sound. It insulated outside noises reasonably well.But after a two week use it broke in half when I tried to unfold it. I was always very gentle with it and I was shocked when the main hinge (center one) just broke. Upon inspection I found that it was made from plastic and it was weak by design.It went straight into the garbage bin. Wasted $15 plus shipping and a few kilograms of CO2 in the atmosphere.
This device doesn't work for Vista or the Wii. I bought it becuase when I searched for Wii Network adaptor it came up. Apparently it is not compadable with anything I own. HA, go figure. Atleast shipping was free. Too bad I won't return it because shipping it back costs almost as much as the cost of the item &lt;$10 puchase...
I work as a technical assitant for more than 3 years. I am a software developer; point is I am very technical. And I could not figure out how to setup this product. I chat with Linksys techsupport for 3 Days !! Yes !! Unbelievable !! But I did. I own more than 5 different Linksys products they all are nice and works fine... just had to plug and play.But this product sucks.... as hell.I gave two star.... because finally it got started working but has many issues with camera and its software.I would not recommend this camera look for something else.
The G-Tech keyboard looks like a sweet work tool but is a major disappointment. Avoid this product. I can't believe it is still for sale.
Some of the worst DVDs that I have purchased. I wouldn't waste my money on any more of these POS discs. I wish I could return them to amazon, but for what I paid (it was pretty cheap), its not worth the effort.
Note that 32% of the people who view this item buy the $1.75 cable - saving themselves $498.25! You can buy a pretty good receiver for that kind of smack.I'd note that "there is a sucker born every minute" but clearly Denon knows this. IMO their target customer would buy a Ferrari to use the door latch as a bottle opener.
I purchased this antenna to replace an old attic mounted Radio Shack (Yagi style) antenna. Even with the assistance of Antennas Direct technical support, I was never able to receive even half the stations that my Radio Shack antenna pulled in. I ended up returning the DB8.
the itrip sounds cool but it does not work in either of our cars unless we put the ipod in the rear of the SUV to be hear the entenna.... We have an acura mdx and a lexus rx300 and both have an antenna in the rear of the car. Neither car picked up the transmission from the front seat... So I am off to buy yet another accessory.
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 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.
I bought two of these back in March in order to facilitate Free Super Saving Shipping. Despite Panasonic nomenclature on packaging stating that this is replacement foil for Panasonic ES8043 shaver, this foil will not fit the aforementioned shaver. The correct foil (which I have been unable to find) fits over the two blades and "clicks" onto the shaver, whereas this particular foil just sits atop it. Despite satisfaction in the past, I don't believe I'll ever purchase a Panasonic shaver again...
don't buy....I bought for 34 bucks on buy.com and it is not worth a penny!! I have seen several cops on the street and this thing rarely beeps with a cop around....although it is sure to beep when I apprach a toll plaza!! what good is that? what a waste of my money....don't know what the other reviewers who gave this 4-5 stars are smoking!
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.
It's pretty and it cooks, but everything burns on the smallest of cooking flames. And it burns evenly across the bottom of the pot, so the heat-plate is distributing the heat. My ex-wife has possession of the fancy Italian pressure cooker which never burned anything. Sweet mysteries of life.
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.
I bought this pool for my four year old because it is an affordable bigger pool, but not too big. The reviews were pretty good. The pool is exactly how most people are describing it. It is actually pretty good, easy to put up and fun once in use. There are some common sense issues that people seem to overlook, that every pool needs care through chemicals and circulation (a pump), it's inflated (meaning it could pop) and it needs to be put on very level ground. My issue is with the filter cartridge. It takes a type D cartridge. Type D cartridges are difficult to come by. You are looking at about $20 each and you need to swap them out every 7-10 days. One cartridge cost about of the cost of the entire pool. If you buy a pool, you have to expect to spend for maintenance. However, I didn't think - but probably should have - that this pool would come with a filter that is that expensive. The Intex type A and B filters are about two for $10 and they are larger. These filters are really nowhere. Amazon has them - one of the few places that does - but they are over $20 for one. Not affordable. Should have gotten one of their pools with a pump that runs a type A or B filter cartridge. This is probably a discontinued filter or pool. Be careful. If you have a stockpile of type D cartridges, I recommend this pool for the small kids.
I've been using a Roadmate 360 for over a year. It was my first real automotive GPS, and while I think aquiring a gps system for my car was one of the best decisions I ever made, I've run into so many frustrations with this device during the past year that I can't see myself purchasing another Magellan product.The primary problem I've experienced with the Roadmate is, I believe, probably a result of its comparatively low price. While it has a decent map and POI data, the CPU that is used is quite slow. For city driving, its possible to get into this vicious cycle- you miss your turn, the GPS begins to recalculate, then pops up a new route. Unfortunately, you've already passed the turn for the new route it has chosen. This can go on for quite a while. I've gotten into a habit of pulling over to let it catch up.Zooming in and out is so slow as to be useless, as is trying to scroll around the map with your finger.A more serious problem that has cropped up only after a year of service is that the unit freezes for 15 to 20 seconds. This happens out in wide open spaces and doesn't appear to be related to sky obstruction, and it always seems to occur at major roadway confluences. In the past month it has caused me to miss a couple of critical interchanges and I have considered throwing it out the window several times.My last gripe is that in states like New York with unusual town organization, it is frequently impossible to enter an address. I attemped to use the roadmate to get me to a destination in Jericho, NY. However, the Roadmates database has street information arranged by "Town" (which in this case is "Oyster Bay"- we had to look this up in an encyclopedia). If you've ever traveled in NY you know this is confusing, somehow the Roadmate manages to make it even more difficult.The plastic hatch covers (For the SD slot and the earphone plug) have both fallen off.Other gripes- having to right the antenna in order to get a signal is a nuisance, it's easy to forget to put it up and it seems to affect the signal a lot.If you're thinking of getting a car GPS, I would definitely recommend getting a gps, just not this one- even a unit as frustrating as the Roadmate 360 has definitely gotten me out of some tough spots on the road.
I bought this printer with high hopes in the summer of 2004. Thought it was the best thing ever. A month later, I got the 'cartridge error' which isn't a cartridge error at all, it's a faulty cable. They sent me a free one. Same EXACT thing happened to my friend who bought the printer a couple weeks after me - sent her a new cable, all was well - for about a month. Still under warranty, they sent her another cable and it worked again. All was well with mine until yesterday. No longer under warranty (I think a printer should last longer than a year - my Lexmark is seven years old!) Now they want to charge me for a new cable! Over $40. This is a lemon and I am pursuing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Search online - you'll find other EXACTLY the same complaints.
I bought one of these decks in november 2006, and one week later I had to exchange it for another because the relays misfunctioned, so that instead of rewinding, it ran the tape forward for two sequences. I got another, same problem. When I got the third one and it started doing it, I decided to get it repaired in Loredo tx. they repaired one side, then the other one started doing it. I got that repaired in July 2007, and, now it is starting it again. The relays are unreliable, and your tapes can get snarled because it might wind forward instead of rewinding, and when you use the music search to go backward to a previous song, it could also go forward. The machine makes great recordings and my tapes sound great, but it has a crappy noisy design.
works great for a short time, then the weight of your laptop will make it not so great, eventually it will flatten out and be useless, I don't suggest this item, there are better ones that don't cost much more
This product comes with software that is very difficult to use. Unless you have other a/v capturing software already, you will probably find this difficult to use.
Very flimsy construction. The legs bend even under much lighter than DSLR micro43 Lumix G1 with kit lens.Also the rubberized "shoes" that are supposed to prevent slippage are made of glossy slippery plastic that defies the purpose.Would have been a nice tripod, if made of glass fiber filled nylon with rubber shoes or smth similar. This one looks like a knock off.
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.
Bought this printer in 2006 from Officemax. At the time it seemed like a good idea. Now I have to rely on my 10 year old HP Deskjet half the time. Like many others have said you can not operate the printer if even 1 of the cartridges are deemed "empty". This printer constantly clogs and needs head cleaning. When it does work it is marginal at best. I guess the jokes on me, thanks Epson.
It works fine, but you definitely have to have a level on your camera. It does not lock when flipped and if outside will have shake in wind. I only use this for interiors otherwise I wish I had saved my money and gotten a panaramic head from bogen.
The bean is small, battery efficient, and has a nice overall look to it. Thats probably the only few good things that can be said about this product. This is NOT an mp3 player, it is a TRAC player. You have to convert all your mp3's into TRAC format before the player is able to play them. You also have to install their software which for most of us is an intrusive program trying to list every music file on your HD....this can ussually result in other people knowing what music you own especially if the software regularly communicates online. Another horror youll deal with is the slow transfer speed this device has. Just to load a single 3 meg file took an avg of 35 seconds, imagine how long 60 5 meg files would take. If your looking for an mp3 player that lets you just drag and drop your fav mp3s into the device so you can hear them hassel free this in not the player for you. This device is the Stalin of mp3 player requiring strict uncomfortable conformity play your fav songs.
Only an old 1980s "dot matrix" printer is louder than this little unit, and the printer is constantly shuffling its print head and rollers around noisily when I'm not even printing.The prints are acceptable on glossy photo paper, but photos are just a muddy mess when using matte photo paper (even Canon's own, and when specifying paper type to the printer drivers).I only got this printer because it was cheaper than the refills alone, and needed something for a few weeks of lightweight papercrafts printing. If you have $10 more to spend, buy a better printer.
All I wanted to do was to draw 2 long triangles, fill them with color and rotate them. There are no drawing options in this software and no editing features, such as cropping. The logo selections are limited to the predesigned choices in the stock library. From the library you can combine images and then color them to make a graphic. I found the library selections to be quite limited. Better off with LogoSmartz if you want to use pre-designed "templates" to work with, however there are no drawing or cropping features in that program either. I downloaded the free trial of that program from CNet (11/07) For drawing purposes, you are better off with Corel draw or Adobe Illustrator. For 3D, I see Google has a new free program! Looks interesting!
In all my years of using printers at home and at the office, I have never had more trouble than with this printer. I have reloaded software multiple times, moved the printer to a brand new computer, and loaded all the HP fixes until I'm blue in the face. After all that, if you simply run out of paper, or print one copy, every attempt to print afterwords is garbage! Forget about printing pictures! The only use we get out of this printer is to make simple copies -- very slowly!
Bought the router to ease life in 'big brothering' our network. It arrived, set it up, and the option for it has disappeared!Called support - they hung up 2 seconds after I asked! Guess he was tired of that question. Got through again, another tech explained they'd had so many problems they discontinued it. That would make this just like any other G router.Also, had problem connecting with WPA - needed to set authentication to the 3rd option (not the default)...think it was wpa-pskOther than that seems ok. Setup was pretty easy with the wizard.
DIDA-4 is a prime example of good idea at a decent price but executed with shabby workmanship and untested in the field. I had 3 separate problems with it during first time use and don't recommend it for anything that takes longer than 5 minutes to inflate or to maintain the air pressure.1) front round cover of DIDA-4 was missing a hole and a screw, held by only 3 screws - front cover dislodged opening a gap 20 seconds after starting the inflation. I drilled the hole and put in a missing screw.2) a minute later, the hose blew up due to plastic too thin and unit blowing hot air from the electric motor, essentially melting and weakening the hose - I wrapped duck tape several layers full length of the hose trying to complete my inflation.3) in few more minutes, the rubber seal between front cover and cylinder body came out creating airflow from the canister - I had to unscrew the front cover and duck tape rubber seal in place trying to maintain the broken seal. After restarting, unit would still leak air from under the front cover.Here is my opinion: this inflation device is sold as 1.2 HP, 1.7 HP and 4HP model, which is one I purchased, but the canister and hose are the same for all ranges of horse powers and may be OK 1.2 HP, but not for 4HP. Unit construction can not keep up with a bigger motor. Don't be fooled by high horse power as you will not be able to use to the fullest.
From the moment I first used this mouse I knew something was wrong. For no apparent reason the pointer would suddenly shoot across the screen. The rodent has definite issues.
Did Monster buy out Denon, because this product is simply praying on those people who have far too much money and far too little grey matter. It's sad that Amazon even offers a product that is so blatantly dishonest that it would claim to be worth $499.
coby digital frame dp758pros good looking ,and affordable .cons :it has usb port and a card slotpics need to be resizedwhen pics are taken from 10mp camera they look very dull on frameit takes long time to read the usb and card slotinfact usb thumb drive never workedonly the sample images which come with the frame look goodcoby website has least informationjust dont buy
These speakers had fine sound quality - almost as good as the internal speakers that came with my Mac desktop computer anyway. I bought them because I needed something louder than the internal speakers, and they were a little louder, but not much. Then, about a week after I bought them, they stopped working. There was a soft "pop" and then no more sound ever. The best thing I have to say was just the Amazon was great about refunding me my money and making it easy to ship them back.
First off, I'll talk about the size of the band. The armband is resizable by velcro and at it's smallest, it's too tight for my arm. I'm a runner not a bodybuilder, so go figure who on who decided the proper size for this thing should be. Next, a key feature of the Nike+ is......well, let's see, how about the fact that it can display all of your running data as you run? It shows MPH, laps, etc.... What good is it to display ALL of this data on the IPod Nano screen as you run....if the Nike+ case covers the screen completely. There are hundreds of Ipod armband cases on the market and this is the first one I have ever seen that covers the screen.So, to recap. It's way too small. And, while the purpose of the Nike+ is to display running stats.....the Nike+ armband covers the screen. Way to go Nike.
How many things can I say are wrong with the system I bought. It died conveniently after the warranty expired. I had to wrestle with it to get my dvd back. When it did display pictures, it would frequently pause in the middle of the movie. I would recommend spending the extra money on a better quality system. Save yourself money and frustration in the long run. Don't learn like I did.
While the USB drive itself is fine (at least for the month I've been using it), the plastic construction is lousy, and broke within a week. So now I can't keep it on my keychain anymore, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of the drive.
I know the price on this was low and I didn't expect this product to be top of the line, but I did expect them to be in one piece when I got them. I ordered 2 of them and they were fine. So I ordered 4 more as they worked great for cooking the roasts for a job I have. But the next 4 were all damaged and I needed to keep to of them as I needed to use them that week. I sent 2 back and ordered 2 more. Those 2 also had dents in them but not near as bad. I am just not very happy with this purchase at all. I didn't expect them to be top of the line as I stated, but not all damaged when I oepned them up! Also, the first 2 I ordered seemed to be a little different and made better than the next ones I ordered. And they WERE a little different after closer inspection. It was like they pulled out the bad stock just to get rid of them when I ordered more of them. I am still contemplating sending the last 2 back since I haven't used them yet.
I bought this charger after reading all reviews but I would say this charger disappointed me. When I initially put the new batteries to charge, the charge only lasted 4 1 hour in my personal cd player. I read the manual, it was specified that batteries may require 2-3 cycles before attaining full capacity. I tried that too and was of no avail. So finally I called Sony and they told me to return the charger and batteries.
My Micromemo showed up today, and on first glance it's a really sharp, well-designed product. Then I plugged it into my Nano.It's two hours later, the Nano is locked up, and won't respond to any key commands. iTunes won't recognize it. Apparently the only solution is to let the iPod battery run down and reformat it with iTunes. This means I've lost the use of the iPod for several days- assuming this works. Thanks, Micromemo. I'll be mailing it back tomorrow.
I purchased a pair of these headphones when they first released. My initial impressions were excellent. Fantastic sound quality and seemingly good build. However, after about 5 months the left ear bud shot. I emailed v-moda and they suggested cleaning the meash covering, telling me that wax can sometimes build up in here and effect the intensity output. However, this was clearly not the problem so I called them. They issued me a return number but I had to pay for the shipping myself. They sent me a new pair and after a few months the same thing happened. I have suspected that maybe this is something that I am doing. It seems somewhat of a coincidence. However, having read reviews online I have heard of many other people who have had exactly the same problem. In sum, be wary of these headphones. They are made by a brand new company who seem to have fashion as their primary concern. 'Moda' means 'fashionable' in the Romance languages. These are not headphones for audiophiles, they are for fashion conscious ipod users.
Look very very closely at your printer. Now look again at the printers it says it services.Look again.I looked three times - carefully - and while I managed to order another cartridge for my printer at the same time, these don't fit. Canon made a very subtle change in the plastic (and JUST the plastic) at the bottom so that these cartridges won't work in iP6200s, etc.Look again. Are you positive your printer is one of the few this services? Hit refresh -- it might have changed.What a racket. It's cheaper to buy a new printer than ink, and I can't believe this is because suddenly cartridges with 3 cm tank bottoms absolutely needed to be replaced by those with 2.75 cm bottoms in the next model. Companies with this much contempt for their customers deserve to be regulated -- a consumer should be able to put ink in a doggone printer without this much hassle.Look again. Seriously. Because right now you've looked as many times as I have, and I still wasted $40 bucks on an item designed to make customers waste money finding that elusive 16ml plastic receptacle with the 2.75 cm2 tapered bottom extension, not the one with the 3.00 cm2 bottom extension.If you're positive your printer is the rare machine from mid-2002 that can use these, don't buy it anyway -- you're better off getting a new printer. Or I'll give you mine, plus a swift kick in the Canon for free; and my offer comes with a guarantee you'll still be more satisfied than had you bought replacement ink for your 9-year-old Pixma.
Absolutly worthless for picking up any stations that are broadcasting in the VHF spectrum. You would be better served buying one that guarantees it will pick up both UHF AND VHF.
Very hard to see stations in sun light all so very noise sound quality very bad needs improvement very disapointed with unit
Batteries that came with the package,Powerex, lasted only 6 months with very moderate usage. At this point I get MAYBE 15 flashes at 1/2 power on my 580 EX.The charger is large and awkward. I prefer chargers that have the folding electric prongs rather than the long wire. I also have difficulty seeing if the diode is green or red, charging or charged.
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.
I bought the machine having read these here and other reviews and returned it 2 days ago.It took me 10 hours to get a few slides and negatives scanned and while the machine does a fine job scanning(one frame at a time, only), my trouble began thereafter. There is a s/w for the scanner and 4 for the software, and overall I could not get my 2 yr old pc make heads or tails of the softwares and file formats.Things would go to the wrong destination folder and I could not change it; Things would show up only as grey stripes in the application software, the softscan s/w did not want to cooperate with my O/s( old softscan? Vista compatible? media center 2005 compatible?)Installation was long, tedious and required several updates were not on the CD.After 4 calls to tech support with only one slightly hepful techand 10 Hrs invested and 2 scans to show for it, I went for the competitor with a new, more recent and seemingly more integrated ptoduct. After 2 Hrs last night I had 70 scans in my pc with a short installation and no hiccups. Way to go, Canon. Cheers.
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.
This headset from Sony is a piece of garbage! They work great, when they work, but therein lies the problem. I bought my original set in March and by June the left earphone quit working. The unit was still under warranty and Sony was "gracious" enough to send a refurbished unit back to me. What a deal, pay for a new unit and get a refurb within 3 months! Now the left side has gone out on the refurb! Since the earphones are now out of full warranty, Sony will replace, for $24, the unit with another refurb! WOW, what a deal, I suppose I get to send Sony $24 every 3 or 4 months to keep replacing what should have worked in the first place. I don't think so. Sony used to make a great product, but apparently not any more. DO NOT BUY! Get the Shure E3c instead; you won't be sorry. Goodbye and good riddance Sony!
I bought this product together with the HDXB101, for a total of three devices. None of them worked together in our house, most likely because of bad wiring or something similar. I tried various combinations of the devices, different outlets, etc., to the same effect. At most I got about 1-2MB/s throughput to the Internet, even though I can get 8-9MB/s directly through my cable router. The blue LED should be solid according the NetGear, but the devices end up blinking pretty crazily. Kind of a shame we are renting the house, as I think we are stuck with the way the electricity is until we move to a new place. Buyer beware...update 1/7/08 -- A friend of mine happened to have the NetGear 85Mb XE104G Powerline kit that he let me borrow over the weekend after I told him about my experiences with the HDX101. Turns out the XE104/103 works perfectly well with the wiring in my house, excellent throughput (7Mb) to the outside via my cable modem connection. I assume the higher signaling rate of the 200Mb kit might have something to do with it. Either way, I ordered the XE104G kit instead as it worked like a charm.
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!
This is a decent product, but it DOES NOT WORK WITH IPOD CLASSIC 80gb. Product description says it works with 80gb ipod, but it only works with the older model. Buyer beware. As far as I can tell, there isn't a portable dvd player that does work with the ipod classic 80gb. 12/2007
Notable noise when power on even with very low volume setting. At quiet environment without music playing, I can hear this noise 5 feet away form speaker, probably due to cheap built-in amplifier. Usually you will hear some hizz sound only when inches away with regular computer speaker even for cheap model around $20-30. I went for the "bose" name brand, but I am so disappointed about the quality. Though, the service of bose is good, they replace the power supply and a new set for me. But the hizz sound is still loud enough to bother me. I have to turn the speaker off when musics is not playing, this make me unable to hear computer opertion sound when speaker is turned off. It is just too bothersome to turn on/off speaker all the time. The sound quality is okay but not great. No bass control is also one of the shortages.
Didn't Last longer than a few months. This came in my school kit for film and media. The sound was okay when it was working. Nothing amazing, but good enough for what i needed and the price of them (they were selling 40 dollars in my school store). After about 4 months of use, the part near the audio jack started to separate and fray. They were completely unusable after that. I posted pictures so you know what i am talking about.
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.
Mine's just stopped working, after 13 months of fairly light usage. It seems mechanically unreliable. I've had problems with it for some time - after I replaced the first printer cartridges, it began occasionally leaving lines with too little ink across the paper, requiring me to re-print documents. Now, after I just replaced another cartridge, the cartridge carrier is jammed, and the printer is completely unable to function. I didn't expect much out of this device, but I was hoping for something that would remain minimally usable for more than a month after the warranty ran out. Doesn't seem too much to ask.A lesser problem I've had for a longer time is with the scan software. It's slow, and doesn't have a particularly intuitive user interface. It's automatic selection of a page area to scan is pretty terrible, it's difficult to save scan preferences, and there's no way to scan a multipage document as one file.
First of all, let me state that I'm a systems/network engineer who has built out a wireless internet service provider that covers over 100 square miles. So, I know a thing or two about networking, both wired and wireless. In short, this device flat out does not work. I know some people complain that this device is only 802.11b, but 11Mbps (tops) is perfectly fine for printing, so I thought I was getting something useful cheap. I was wrong.Two windows laptops and one Mac OS X 10.4.7 laptop can see the Ad-Hoc WLAN-PS network, but cannot connect. The Mac laptop fails to connect and asks if I want to try again. One of the Windows laptops tries to connect but will not succeed. The other connects, but for some tries to get a DHCP network address, even though I used a static address of 192.168.0.5. Even my Linux desktop couldn't see it.After 3 hours wasted, it's going back to the store. After this experience, I won't be buy the Dlink 802.11g version, either.
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.
I really wanted to fall in love w/ these headphones, but after several months of use, I can not endorse them.~~~Pros~~~Exterior - Looks sexy! Love the metal and I personally got a kick out of the buds feeling cold when you first put them in... but maybe that's just me, cause a lot of reviewers have listed that as a con.~~~Cons~~~Sound - As others have mentioned, the Vibes are very low end/bass focused, w/ only mediocre mid & high tone reproduction. I mostly listen to Rock & Roll w/ some Hip Hop thrown in, and I felt the sound was so unbalanced towards the low end that it made certain songs sound muffled.Quality - The two wires that lead to each headphone have become very rigid over time, to the point that I can fold, then pinch the wire, and it holds the angel!!! The rigid wire makes it very easy to pop the buds out of your ear, if you touch the wire. I have also noticed a faint crackling sound emerging in the left ear bud.Customer Support - You need to hold onto your receipt, or they won't even bother w/ you.~~~Conclusion~~~So they look great, and that's about it. All foam, no beer...
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've had this unit for a couple of years. It was handy for recording dvds directly from the JVC video camera. I don't need to edit video and wanted to avoid loading everything into a PC and then burning it. JVC uses a .mod video format that is not really user friendly for the computer illiterates. So the share station was a nice way of getting the video off the camera and onto dvds. It worked for a while. I probably burned about 60 disks. Recently it started giving me "incompatible disk" errors. I tried different brands and it still doesn't work. I hooked it up to the PC and got an I/O error message. I looked for a solution on the web and found that a number of people have had the same problem. JVC has no information on a solution on their site that I could find. So, I've got a camera that seems to work well, but don't have an easy way of getting the video off of it! I'd avoid this particular model and would double check the reviews of newer Share Station models before buying any.
Fit was mediocre, although I usually like behind-the-neck style headphones. More disappointing, the sound quality wasn't very good...bass was muted and overall the gain was low compared to my Sony sport models. Worst, I expect sport headphones to have some resistance to sweat damage, and these didn't. Sound quality had begun to decline by the first week, and in less than a month the right speaker quit entirely.
Bought this item a little over a year ago and it recently failed . It simply stopped working one day and gave the error code for &#34;needs service now .&#34; I wish I had taken seriously the poor reviews I read before , but I was too tempted by the large capacity and the low price . And this was not the only Panasonic product I have had problems with . Sad to think the company once had a great reputation , but like Sony has seen far better days years ago . Won't ever buy a Panasonic product again - the company should be called Trash-a-sonic now .
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.
these headphones are awful. They break very easily and I don't have a strenuous workout in the gym. My first pair snapped but I went back for more and bought another pair that broke within a week. BEWARE!!!!!!!!
2 words: Feeder Failure.May take 10 or more tries to get the very expensive paper to feed correctly. Then, it might just decide that it doesn't want to print any more and eject halfway. MANY wasted sheets!2 words: Broken BrainThe software for this thing is awful.The MAC RIP software is, without a doubt, the worst software ever unleashed on the public. Can't even begin to explain, it just doesn't work and crashes constantly.2 words: No Support.Where are the fixes???2 words: Don't Buy!!!
They hurt the top of your ears after an hour... sound quality is not anything special...
Attempted to use this with the Microsoft branded Pharos GPS-500. The bluetooth stack on my Lenovo T61p sees the device and takes the passcode, but the sled never binds with the bluetooth stack. As a troubleshooting step I tried to bind the unit to my Windows Mobile 6.0 phone and the same results. The BT stack sees it but the device won't pair with the phone.I called Pharos and thier support agents will only tell you its a problem with Vista and Microsoft knows about it, they will then tell you to download a piece of nagware to test. Using this software confirms what I already know, and that is that the sled won't pair and Pharos response is that it can't be thier problem, it has to be a Vista/Microsoft problem. This is hardly possible as I use this machine and its bluetooth stack all the time to connect to mice and headphones, so I had no recourse but to return the unit.
I managed to get about ten pictures out of the thing before it stopped working. Probably still works as a memory key, but [$$$] for a 64meg memory key is about 3-4x too much. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
I purchased these speakers from Amazon back in October of 2010 for use with a boom box during product demonstrations. At first they seemed to work pretty well. However in this past month I noticed that I no longer could get sound out of one of the speakers. It seems to be a problem with the way the input jack connects the two speakers together. I have contacted the manufacturer to try to have the unit replaced as per the warranty. Trying to locate customer service and the correct return forms has been a nightmare and a time sink hole to say the least. A renowned quality expert defines Quality as the cost of a product after it has been shipped from the manufacturer... in other words the cost to the consumer who has to jump through hoops, use up time and postage to get a product replaced or repaired. This product and the manufacturer are not recommended on that basis. Next time I buy something like this it will definitely be a different brand.
The one star is not for the cables themselves, but for the misrepresentation.Let me preface this with, I'm having a bad Amazon week...I have ordered many of Cables-To-Go cables in the past. This is not one of them. At best I'll call it a knock-off. Cables-To-Go cables are packaged in Cables-To-Go packaging & have a distinct look to them. They do have a similar end termination to them; however they are not what they are described to be. Also,there was an original label on the packaging that was covered up by an Avery self-print label with the words Cables-To-Go on it. Under that label is the real label stamped made in China. Cables-To-Go are made in Ohio.I ordered two 14 ft. cables and one 25 ft. cable in this order NONE of them are Cables-To-Go brand. In fact the 25 ft. cable is a different brand all together (this one with no disguise packaging, but same overlay label), and is not terminated the same way. It has the little cup shaped snag-less cover over the plug release which makes it very difficult to unplug the cable. Lastly, all three cables are rated 500MHz not 550MHz to boot.Now, you may be saying, wow this complaint is petty. And it is very possible that these are good cables. I see it as false advertisement...I have had more issues with merchandise and Amazon customer service on this order (20 item order) than I have ever had period. I drop thousands of dollars a year at Amazon and have always been treated well and got what I was promised 99% of the time. I hope this is just Amazon having a bad day... I feel everyone deserves a second chance, so I will readdress the issues with customer service and hope Amazon steps up and makes it right.
These headphones I would compare to the cheap $9 pair you might buy at a drug store. They are not meant to use for anything that requires being able to hear at any volume level. They may look like better headphones but they are flimsy and the audio quality is awful. If you are in a loud room forget trying to use them because the audio level can't get up loud enough to hear anything. I bought them because of all the good reviews on Amazon but they were a major disappointment. These are purely throw away.
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.
The film expired in 2009, but I figured that it would at least work a little bit, so I bought two packs of it, for about a hundred dollars, a little over. I bought it as a gift for someone, but they were incredibly disappointed by it because none of the 20 pictures came out. Save yourself the grief and money and buy Impossible 600 film instead for about half the cost.
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.
In spite of what the box says (Windows CE 3.0), it just doesn't work with my HP Jornada 548 PocketPC and Linksys doesn't even answer my emails!!! The install utility came back with a message saying that the device connected (Jornada 545) was not supported with the WCF12.I bought it and can't use it! :-(
The JBL speaker sounds good but they automatically shut off after 2 minutes if there is no signal detected to save power. These shut off while I'm playing a computer game that has constant sounds so they are useless. Also, the volume control knob is cheap and difficult to adjust the volume. A poorly designed product that doesn't work.
I bought this antenna hoping it would be better than the one that came with my DirectTV subscription. It wasn't it sucked and I send it back.
I'm in college, and I can't print one document without a paper jam. Its very annoying to not only waste ink, but half a packet of paper and precious time trying to print off an assignment. Look elseware for a reliable, high volume printer.
Overall: some nice features but overall bad. Both the mouse and keyboard need a redesign.Mouse: THe highlight of the pair obviouly. The goal is to cut down on mouse use as this for me at least is what slows me down and makes my hand hurt. I got this package soley for the scroll buttons on either side of the mouse wheel. THe laser is gimmicky but fine.too many functions. THe scroll button is beautiful (though it gets stuck as another mentioned). However the wheel is in the way of the back side button and prevents its use. Get rid of the wheel and now you are talking. THe thumb buttons are more easily accessed without requiring too much motion of the thumb. (the top middle finger is required to travel way to far past the scroll wheel to be of any use, the thumb is on the borderline of this occurring). Again to cluttered. The application switcher is in the middle causing the need to feel your way around the buttons.Application switcher: useless feature as most monitors are large enought to display task bar on the right. I can read all 5 excel files i have open and easily click the one I want.Keyboard: I should have looked closer at this. Arrogantly redesigned. I love my old multimedia keyboard so much more. I programmed in all my necessary websites in the provided web buttons. No web buttons on this keyboard. Now your main programmable buttons are your function keys. Many workplaces already program those for you to work related tasks. I also personally like keyboard short cuts (cut, past, close (alt f4). If I were to enable the programmable buttons, I lose my windows close button (and the f keys are small so hard to hit anyway. ANother big change is the number pad. It has a very non standard bevelling and it looks like the left keys 1,4,7 are fatter than the others. If you type numbers in without looking at the screen (looking at your data for example), the tactile response of the number pad is way off and you will have numerous numerous errors. The highlight is the window scroller on the left. Innovative and takes pressure off your need of the mouse. Oh, BTW the delete button has grown which I originally noticed and didn't care as i use delete alot. HOwever, this displaced the end button (and I navigate excel very quickly and effectively without mouse using the end button in combination with shifts and cntrls. )Good bye to the way you use your keyboard with this one. It is a stylized piece of junk.
I bought this printer to replace my HP PSC 2175 that broke. Before that I had an HP 882C. My level of satisfaction has gone down with both purchases.I bought the C3180 and took it home, hooked it up, and it won't print magenta... strange. I took it back and exchanged for another one. The second one won't print magenta. Very strange. I tried making 10 copies of a red book to see if it just needed to warm up... I got 10 copies of a yellow book. Very frustrating? Then I checked the ink level with the toolbox and the HP software reported that I had used 20% of the color cartridge... with 10 full color pages? That is absurd. Even if I get this fixed, it will cost me a fortune to keep this printer full of ink. It's going back to the store and I'm coming home with a different brand. I used to be a loyal HP customer, but the quality of the printers seems to have degraded quite a bit.
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.
Major POS! Do not buy under any condition. Find a R10 instead.
Don't buy this card. I would also suggest you do not buy anything from Diamond after dealing with their help desk.After downloading the 2-2 driver for the card and it still skipping I called their help desk. After 20+ min's on hold I got a hold of a live person at 7:25pm pst, help desk closes at 7:30pm pst. I e-mailed him a screen shot of the error msg and showing that the device driver did not install correctly he told me that there was a diver 3.0 out now (at that time not on the card's support screen) and he would email me the link then promptly hung up the phone at 7:35. I never received the e-mail because tech02's email mail box was too full, the email I sent him bounced back at me saying his box was over the limit.Two nights latter I call back, 30+ min's on hold this time, and ask to be moved up a level of support, this person was nice enough but still no luck on getting the card working correctly. He wanted to know if I wanted to return the card to Diamond or Amazon, I told him I could return it to Diamond but needed an RMA number. I gave him my email address, he repeated it back to make sure it was correct, and to this day I have yet to receive the RMA from Diamond.So, needless to say I sent it back to Amazon. Anyone know of a good sound card that has optical out with 5.1 surround sound?
The Nikon Digital Case Gadget Bag described as one which would be fitting for use with a Nikon D300 Digital Camera. This is not true for me. I bought the bag for my D300 which is fitted with a Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G lens. In my case, I have wasted my money and will be forced to purchase another bag since this one is too small for that combination. Buyers should be advised that there are restrictions applying to the bag when the buyer is purchasing it for either the Nikon D300 or the Nikon D200 camera should those cameras be fitted with any lens greater than 3 1/2 inches in depth. Quality and design are very good.
I bought TWO (2) of these things. One lasted for about 12 hours of actual transmit time, then died. The other one lasted several months, but it too is now dead. Both were checked at an Apple outlet and the deaths were confirmed.I attempted to contact Griffin thru the Tech Support site, but could not get past the FAQ section and one other set of instructions on how to reinstall the iTrip Transmitters. Neither could help me because the things ARE DEAD.That is about $80.00 wasted. I'm not happy with this.
I have own this little speaker for more than one year. It is the first time I have to agree all the negative reviews:About the buzzing/static sound/cellphone interference:Yes, it is ture and annoying, the reason is poor or maybe no sheild at all.About the reliability:Ture, losing one channel three month after one year warranty expires, I am amazed how percise the quality control of JBL would be.
I have several pairs of portable speakers for my laptop but forgot to bring them on a recent trip and bought these based on the glowing reviews posted here. However, when I received the speakers I found that they are much larger in size and much lower in both quality of build and quality of sound than for example the Creative speakers. They have a huge and unstable footprint when opened (about 9 inches long and one inch deep) and are not particularly compact when folded either. The sound is not rich and they eat batteries amazingly fast, then begin to buzz. I do not recommend these speakers.
You can't get a station clear and stable enough for a 15 min ride, and you need to turn the volumn to the max to hear the music, which drains your battery much quicker.I got this one as a gift to my wife's birthday, and expect the messy cassette wires could be disappeared in her new CR-V. But when I tried this with the ipod(5G) in both cars, one has a built in antena in rear glass, the other has a fixed antenna on the front, the result is disappointing.First, it's hard to get a clean frequency(not occupied and clear) without any inteference. I finally got an OK one, but once the car starts moving(even locally), the ipod music got interruptted every couple blocks. We used this on a trip from Hartford to NYC(about 2 hours), my wife had to change the frequency every 15 mins while I was driving, and finally we gave up on this. I can't imagine myself handle this along while driving in a busy traffic, really dangerous! I checked a lot online reviews with similar products trying to figure a way out, someone says using a low frequency usually can get a better result, based on my exp, it's also depends on where are you located. Sometimes the low frequency radio range is also very crowded and could interfere your transmitter signals easily.Secondly, even using it at home, I can't say the signal from this transmitter is satisfying. It's not as clear as it's advertised(not as good as a local FM sounds), you really need to turn the volumn to the max to hear it clearly, and that drains your ipod battery quickly.I got a deal from amazon, so after MIR, I only paid $10. But, still I don't think I got the bang of my bucks, and please be aware these problems I encountered before your order.
I like the picture frame but the WiFi doesn't work well. It works but not like they lead you to believe if you want to run pics directly from your computer. In that mode the scheduler doesn't work, the sorting or random play doesn't work(you will always see the oldest pictures first and follow in chronilogical order) and and frame will lock up often if it doesn't like a pic. Overall very poor firmware. Support said they are releasing an update soon, but who wants to wait and who knows if it will be better. So I returned it.
My keyboard arrived today. I bought it for the compact size and the illuminated design. Out of the box, the Y, J and F work intermittently. The Macro keys are cool - they work fine. I will contact Cyberguys about returning this one and hopefully the replacement will work better.
Worked great at first, just as it went out of warranty it failed and with little use - LaCie support were complete "cut and paste" stooges, strung me along through 5-6 emails - they couldn't ID the drive, even with a pic of the back label! Then "er, sorry, it's out of warranty" - well dugh! - Freakin' Sad, I used to respect LaCie - but will never buy a drive of theirs again.
Bought 2 of these and only one worked on arrival. Company returned my money for both and I kept one. It works. Charges and it works. But I still do not fully rely on it as I wouldn't be too surprised if one day it just stopped working.Buy if you're a photographer as a hobby. If you're a professional or seeking professional status and you have clients paying you, get the more reliable true Canon battery.
I wanted a flash drive for a Window Vista RAM ReadyBoost. As it says "works with Window Vista," I thought it would be used to serve the purpose, but I was wrong. This is the writing I found from Kingston FAQ;' ReadyBoost is a Windows Vista feature which has the ability to utilize USB flash drive storage space to improve system performance. DT1 DataTraveler High Speed does not support Windows ReadyBoost. 'It is simply an inexpensive slow secondary back up tools. It is handy to own a flash drive for everyone. But it has shown a slower file transfer rate than my other media like Memorex 4Gb flash drive sold at $70+, and ultra 2Gb Sandisk memory card, that is almost several months old now.The reason I give 2 star is because it is low-priced.
I paid no too much for this product but their capabilities were not enough for me because: having a power load about 35% I just have around 6 mins backup time and no 120min full-load as offered; has no external mute botton and every time you need to turn this sound off you must to connect the PC to do it thru the SW; it has no internal voltage regulator (just can define low/high limits where the battery will start to work); the WinXP SW sometimes doesn't work and for this you couldn't monitor&control the device, to do it you will need to restart the computer; you have no protected power outleet included and this make you to add an extra outleet to your wall if you need to feed no protected devices. Is not the best product for 1500VA, but for this prices is the only want you could find!!
This is a fine single disc player... But add the complexity of actually cataloging some discs and this thing falls far short.... If your discs happen to be encoded its alright. But if they aren't, it is a tedious process at best.If anyone borrows a disc from your player, watch out. Its so helpful that it starts resorting the discs for you. This after you hand edited a bunch of work...What is needed is an iPod for DVD's... This stinks.Sony needs help in the software department.
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 do not agree with even the one star, I would not give it a star at all. This product was purchased because it was stated that it worked with my mac os x computer. It does not. I was told by multiple tech supporters that some times it does and some times it does not. My advise is don't take a chance.
I had trouble getting this device to work properly right out of the box. The problem is too much signal attenuation. You can visually see the effects of the signal attenuation: look at the end of a fibre optic cable from one of the signal sources and you'll see a bright light indicating a strong signal. Plug it directly into the receiver and 5.1 sound comes out normally. Now, plug that same fibre optic cable into this device, and look at the end of the output cable. You can see how weak the signal is after going through this passive mechanical switch. It's noticeably dimmer. My Yamaha receiver simply couldn't deal with such low signal levels.I returned this unit right away to Amazon, and ordered a powered device with active circuitry that produces a strong fibre optic output signal4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher Splitter. It's more expensive ($60 vs. $20), but it should work hassle-free (5-star reviews), it has a remote, and it won't degrade with time as mechanical switches inevitably do.
Like the title says, I bought one pair of these for my wife and she liked them at first, until they stopped working out of one of the ears buds. So since she liked them I bought her a replacement pair thinking it was just a fluke and just ordered an extra pair for myself. My pair has now stopped working out of one of the ear buds and we are down to just one pair again. I ordered a different style and manufacturer this time and we will see how it turns out.
I purchased a pair of these speakers 7 months ago for my center console boat. They are located on the rear of the console and the console is covered when not in use. This should keep them in a relatively dry environment.After two months the first speaker failed. I found that the solder joint on the speaker connecter had a cold/loose solder. Rather than send the unit back and pay the $20 return shipping and the price to ship it, I re-soldered it.Both speakers worked fine for a few more months then both speakers went out. I checked them out again and found both speakers had their connectors severely corroded. After cleaning them one speaker worked fine, but the other goes in and out.Net is that in 7 months both speakers failed due to poor workmanship and materials. The cost to have them repaired/replaced twice under warranty is more then they are worth. I will never buy another Pyle product.
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
uh.. ya, i hate it. you have to be a master of technolligy to actually download on it. also,it costs way TOO MUCH.it is a huge monoply, the accessories are crazily overpriced! i reccomend a zen micro. anything but ipod.
The Samsung is a great TV and the price couldn't be beat. But the delivery was poor. It was promised to arrive on or before 12/18, but got stuck at the shippers location in Houstan. I needed to make several calls and Emails with Amazon (yes you can call with some one if you are persistent), their shipper and the shipper's subcontractor to get things moving. It was finally delivered to my door and unpacked in my livingroom at 8:30PM Sunday night 12/22. This part of the deliverly was great.
This switch works well when it works, but it often messes up for me and won't recognize the keyboard at which point your only options are to unplug and plug the keyboard directly into the system, or reboot since there's no software switch that you can switch using just the mouse.
After much research I bought this TV through Amazon, and after 3 days it had a snowy picture. After spending a great deal of time confirming that the problem was in the set, not my cable set-up, I had to send it to a repair shop (at my cost!). While the Samsung customer service people were friendly and apologetic and the vendor (BuyDig) refunded the shipping, I have been without the TV for 10 days now and the parts are on backorder until who knows when?This policy, whether its Amazon's or Samsung's, sucks. I pay almost $700 and get left hanging, waiting for a defective TV that will now always be suspect. DO NOT BUY A TV FROM AMAZON IN THIS WAY AGAIN! DEMAND THAT DEFECTIVE SETS GET IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT, NOT A REPAIR NIGHTMARE!
i managed to connect this "adapter" to my 3 1/2" drive, but when i went to place the expanded drive into my 5 1/4" bay, it was about 1/4" shy. maybe it would work with some other bay, but not mine. useless.
I was given this DVD player as a present. It worked good for 6 months. Now it will not play many movies and the sound has to be turned up very high on the TV when it does work. I would not recommend buying it.
We thought this would be a nice system and we enjoyed it for six months but then it stopped working. When it is turned on, the system turns off. We took this system into the authorized repair center and they can't fix it and told me to call RCA. I tried that and all I hear is a computer recording. There is no way to speak with anyone. The warranty is useless.
Not as described or pictured. The "technical details" part of the description says it has an indicator light, and the photo shows that light. The SRG-3000 I received does not have the indicator light. I thought at first perhaps I was shipped the wrong model, but it is clearly marked SRG-3000. Without the indicator light, there is no way to know if the MOV protection is still working. In fact, I question whether there is any surge protection at all with this device, since neither the manufacturer's packaging nor the device itself has any mention of surge protection, instead describing it only as a "power tap". I can't recommend this device if you are looking for surge protection.
This unit will fail approx. 91 days after you begin using it. Bought two in December and they BOTH (BOTH? - yep - BOTH) died last week (about 4 days apart). The A/V outputs are great - quality picture and sound. The A/V inputs are great, too - kids were able to hook up the Gamecube. etc. But alas, like other reviewers have noted, one day the DVD player would not recognize DVD's anymore. It's a shame, a good unit, when it functions, but poooooorly built and destined to fail. Avoid it.
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.
This router works fine, if you don't mind power cycling the thing at least once a day. The dopey tech support people will take you on a wild goose chase having you set up the router to the exact same settings that you had before calling tech support, or change some random setting just to get you off the phone. Since power cycling the router fixes the problem, and any change that is made during your tech support call resets the router as well, they assume the problem is fixed since you get a connection again anyway. When all else fails, the tech support people will try to blame your computer as the source of the problem even if it works fine everywhere else. Don't buy this headache.
There are a lot of radio stations transmitting in our area, and this did not have the power to handle it. There were a couple of times when the windshield wipers' movement caused static. I returned it, even for the sale price. We also have the transmitter that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and it almost never has any interference, so I started using it. I was very disappointed by this product.
This unit does not work as advertised. I have a new 50-inch Samsung top quality PDP-TV and a somewhat older Panasonic 42-inch PDP-TV and this unit will not work with either. The only TV it works with is an ancient CRT. Something is wrong with the wiring that comes with this unit and the connection even when it does work is unreliable. Don't waste your money on this item.
Says it's new, but it doesn't work. Someone from another department had another one, popped it in, worked like a charm. Tried this one again, nothing. Hopefully they will just give me my money back.
I loved this printer, I loved the compact size, I liked the toner cartriges, I liked the print quality; however once the rubber piece that pulls the paper from the printer tray wears...this printer is a basically a paperwight.It will not work again. Mine lasted eight months. I did not even use up all the toner! THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR PRINTER...BEWARE!
When I first got this machine and saw the print quality I loved it and still love the print quality and the quality from the copier. The thing that is a downer for me is it hasn't been reliable. The vertical paper feed doesn't work well and paper gets jammed all the time. I even had a piece of intricately cut foam come out of the machine from somewhere. I don't use the machine heavily so it is a bit disappointing. I got in touch with customer service and I have to take the machine to Boston area to get fixed which is really a pain. I don't know if the more expensive model is more reliable but suggest if you use the machine a lot to check the reviews out there. Maybe I will contact amazon and see if I can get a replacement or the more expensive version of the machine. If the problem of the paper feed and reliability can be fixed I would give this 5 stars in a heartbeat.Update. I called the company and they sent me a refurbished printer and it arrived in a few days and works great. I sent the other printer back and the shipping was prepaid. It was a lot better than driving into Boston. I will see how long this lasts but the company response was good.
The headsets are fairly well built and the sound is good. I have a big head so they clamp down and after a while they get uncomfortable, but I would not call this a flaw.Where my problem came is on the coiled cable, the cable lost the "memory" of the coiling and it became an unruly mess; this happened 2-3 months after I got them as a gift.Mine were given to me by my wife Christmas of 2009, in November of 2010 I tried contacting the company to see if anything could be done, they told me I could buy a new cable and when I asked if this is not something that should be covered under warranty, I never received a reply.No way am I going to buy a replacement cable that will most likely do the same thing within a short period of time. I will look elsewhere next time I am looking for headsets.
I recommend avoiding this brand. My UPS died and apparently took my computer out as well. Neither the UPS or the computer will power up.
With daily use with my iPhone 4, this case fell apart. Stiches came undone, "leather" around the clip ripped. Lining inside worn out. This is not a durable accessory.
I bought this a few weeks ago after much research over the past couple years. Finally opted for this over the Panasonic 600 when I compared the picture side by side at a local brick and morter. I had read that others had encountered a buzzing issue and later had issues with Samsung's customer service but this was with the 4253's and 5053's. I figured that it was a bad batch and the newer 73's would be fine. WRONG, Wrong, wrong! I hear buzzing in my sleep.So I called in the local service rep via Samsung's customer service line. Today he shows up and is totally nice and very helpful, but tends to think this is normal of all plasmas. I'm sorry but I shouldn't have to turn the volume up past level 30 to not hear a buzzing sound. Later he agreed that it was an irritant and then proceeded to call Samsung. The test was to set the volume to 10 and listen from 6 plus feet away. If you still heard the buzzing, then something's not right. Well, something's not right with my September Mexican manufactured 4273.Now I'm waiting to hear from Samsung to see what next. 10 days or so, I guess. I'll reply with details post the event and let you know how that turns out.Overall not mad...this happens. But will be royally upset if Samsung doesn't own up to this obvious issue. Way too many people talking about this buzzing for it not to be some kind of manufacturing defect.[..]
After thinking about purchasing one for couple of month, finally I pulled the trigger due to the price. I am a casual photographer and not a pro by any mean, however, when I go for a shoot whether it is nature, or portraits etc I take a lot of pictures usually between 200-300 pictures. I received my package, unpacked it, installed the battery grip since I already had 2 charged batteries. First it seemed very nice to have especially for portrait shots, however and after 10 minutes or so, your hands start getting sore, this thing is heavy added to your camera. Also, I have small hands so I have to produce and overhand grip which strains my hand a little bit. Another thing is that the sling of the camera always gets in the way, with the battery grip it became more noticeable. In my case, that product did not improve my experience. Thus a 2 star.
These are really tilted toward the high frequencies. If you have upper-end hearing loss, these might be just the thing. As others said, not much bass, either. Went back to my AKG K-240's-they sound so much more natural. Expected more from Sennheiser. I'm a musician and studio owner.
I am extremely displeased with the life of this product. I shot about 20 hours of footage with it and it no longer works. Don't buy this camcorder.
The channel recommended for tuning is not available in my area. Once an open channel was determined, the reception was not clear. I was not able to use the device.
This was a very good printer, while it worked. After two years' moderate use, it began acting up. After arguing with it for too long, I realized that it was pumping black ink into the yellow cartridge. Every yellow I install ends up that way. Canon tech support advises that I needed a new print head at $80+. Forget it!My next printer will not be a Canon. I'm mulling over running the printhead through the dishwasher or sormething like that. It probably won't take kindly to that sort of thing, but with nothing to lose...
All I can say is do not purchase from AblePlanet... They are poor quality and not worth the cheaper price than some of the other competing headphones. You will be much happier spending the extra money and buying from anyone of the competitors. These are the worst headphones in this class.
I bought this mouse so I could play Titan Quest with a 5-button mouse. After installing 41MB of "programs" (35MB being pictures of accessories Logitech offers), I tried and failed to get the new buttons sensed ingame. TQ offers keymapping, but the buttons were not sensed, except in Picture previews. How useless, for me at least. So I uninstall the mouse, expecting more from a $35 mouse, and try to reinstall my original mouse. Upon restarting, I find my services.exe files are deleted (that means I can't even log into Windows). Since Windows cannot load, I can't reinstall the files from a disk. I spent $100 REFORMATING my HARD DRIVE just to use my computer again. I lost all my programs and many files, including the Video Games I design. Those were worth THOUSANDS of dollars, and Logitech is not liable for any of my loss. Does no one back their product these days?! Its 2007, and we can't make quality mice that were originally designed to WORK ON the computer! Mice has been around for at least 15 years, and they still cost this much and not work! I've been re-installing all my Microsoft updates for the past WEEK straight. My dial-up connection seems slower and less constant now, and all because of a MOUSE! I will never buy from Logitech again, and I hope you do the same.
unless you want to waste $100 DO NOT PURCHASE THESE HEADPHONES!!!! Mine went out abruptly, I have no recourse except to return to my ipod earbuds. I should have stayed with them from the beginning.
This product works. But it is a little tougher to get the ball in the socket than the one that came with the Nuvi origionally. Not only does the ball not fit in the socket, the suction cup stinks. It fell off my window during my driving.I would not recommend this product to other buyers. BUY THE OFFICIAL ONE FROM GARMIN, ITS WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY, TRUST ME , I HAD BOTH!Seller was good, honest, no problems there, but product was not the same as the original Nuvi Suction cup mount, and definitely isn't as good as the one that comes with the product. Good seller, bad product.
I started out with the Brother HL-1240 printer. After only having it for 3 months, and still being disturbed with its light printing quality, it started to print gray and black bands on the edges of the paper. It progressed with time. Customer support, after a week of waiting for a response, told me to replace the drum/toner.I did. It cost quite a bit for a new drum -- almost as much as a new printer!Foolishly, 6 months ago, I bought this HL-1440 as a replacement. BIG MISTAKE! It started doing the same thing. Turns out, the drum is the same one as used in the 1240.I'm a casual user, printing only a couple pages at a time. Perhaps this printer isn't built for it. You can find my printer on eBay...
Sent back.............Was very bulky and did not feel need for that much rubber around my camera. Made the camera that much bigger. Anyone with small hands I think would have a problem.
Received in early May.First impression: Easy to setup, started working great from initial setup.Reality: It worked for maybe 1 full day before I had to start troubleshooting (Power down, unplug, wait 10+ sec, plug, power up or sometimes reset the whole thing if power/unplug failed). Worked again for a day and mysteriously fail the next day. Over & over for about 2 weeks now.Good thing Amazon has 30 day return policy.
Well the wife tried for Fathers Day...Today at 1am I had some free time and unpacked my new Fathers Day present, a L7EH. I was scared at a no-name monitor and only found reviews of it here. I read them all and took a risk and opened the box. I plugged it all in and fired up a Win2K Redhat 9 dual boot system. Funny...no signal and the monitor does not appear to be waking up. I pushed on the power button and re-started it. OK why am I not getting out of boot ? Why is my PC doing a odd post beep ?. Bios Boot came up, Never finished the boot up sequence and no GRUB manager... Odd... I plugged my Gateway 19in Monitor back in and now I got to see the Bios boot again but in Yellow text!! andthe bios boot failed. I plugged in a spare ATI All in Wonder Video card and everything worked fine. The Kogi/GVision SMOKED MY Voodoo3 3dFX card! Shame..that was a fine little card that did VERY well for me over the years. The monitor was already packed up by 2am and now it's time to return it to CompUSA and fight to get my money back for this piece of junk.
My wife purchased this camera after much research and comparison with the Canon DSLR products. She has used Nikons for decades and had some lens that would fit so we went with this camera. The one major disapointment with the Nikon product is that you can not compose a picture using the LCD screen on the back of the camera. Nowhere does Nikon tell you that this LCD is for playback ONLY. All of the Canon products have real time use of the LCD to compose pictures. Heck, even cell phones let you use their screens for real time photo composition. The lack of this function and the lack of any reference to the lack of this function by Nikon make this product unacceptable. Shame on you Nikon.
If you are considering buying this TV, know this: It has an exceptionally high defect rate when compared to other, similar Plasmas. Specifically, it has a major problem with board faults (i.e. the circuits that run the TV). This defect causes the TV to turn off on its own shortly after initial use. A bit of internet searching will confirm this fact.I read a bit about this prior to purchasing, but because of the price, decided to roll the dice and buy it anyway. Now, i am left with a $1500 (at the time) TV that doesnt work, cant be repaired, and if its replaced, will possibly continue to break. Philips just wants to keep sending Tech guys out to fix it. Yet, every one that shows up says there's nothing they can do and that i need to exchange the TV. Problem is that with most big TVs, you can only exchange for the exact same item. It a sadistic loop of replacing one poorly engineered TV with the same thing.So go ahead and take your chances...just dont say you werent warned
The item shipped to me was not the one in the picture on your website. Therefore, i had to return the item.
I requested info from Shop for America looking for U.S. products, and they directed me to your site. The product turned out that the parts were U. S. manufactured, but assembled in China, my least favorite place to buy anything. The CD player worked for one day and then quit.The radio part still plays, however adjacent stations on the dial bleed in and out of my desired station, which I find very annoying.I don't feel like going through the hassle of packing it up to get a refund, so I'll just chalk it up to a bad experience, and try harder to find products locally that I can check for place of origin.
I liked this concept so much, however the actually function was not as good as I expected. The machine uses a spinning electrode to display information. This make a fairly audible humming sound that bothered me.My biggest complaint is that the globe displays information all the time. I was hoping the unit would have a &quot;sleep mode&quot;, and would only display a incoming call, but it doesn't. Thus if the unit is turned on, the unit displays date and time, or other messages 24-hrs a day. This was distracting, we sent the unit back for a refund.
This is not a Micro USB cable, it's a Mini USB cable with one standard USB connector and one Mini USB connector. It's not what I need, want or ordered. I have no idea if the cables work and it's not relevant anyway - I didn't order these. There is really no way to know from the writeup or photo because the photo shows the back of the mini connector which is basically the same as the back of a micro connector. The only way to tell the difference in a photo is with a side or profile view.I can return the item but all I'd get back is the "purchase price" of $0.01 per cable - I have to eat the shipping both ways. It's cheaper to just throw the darn things out (keeping them wastes space as well as the money already lost).I must say, the purchase price of $0.01 seems like a good deal until you have to return an item. Then you see how all risk is shifted to the buyer. Items like this are great if you are sure that you'll get what you need. Otherwise, don't fall for the $0.01. The seller recovers their cost with high shipping charges and, effectively, no guarantee.
No specific instuction on its use. Not nearly as user friendly as we had hoped
For the most part these headphones do what they are advertised to do - cancel noise. But while walking or if you hit a speed bump while in a car, the sound breaks up and you can hear the digital artifacts, similar to when streaming low-bitrate music on the Net. This is just not acceptable for any type of headphones. Look at Sony's MDR-NC6 or MDR-NC11, either is a higher quality headphone.
I purchased this product (PAN604-JAC 6" Pandigital Frame) as a gift for Christmas 2007. Now as we approach Xmas '08, my mother-in-law is complaining about how dim it's become. I was sure it was just the brightness setting, but even at maximum, the frame has lost significant brightness over just one year with occassional use.I was never pleased with the picture quality of this frame, but it was a good price at the time (current models have much better resolution for the price than last year).I am really unhappy now seeing how the frame has degraded over time. You can barely see the pictures anymore.So buyer beware on these Pandigital frames. I don't know if they've improved quality, but look for other reviews from people who've owned their products for a year+.
The picture is good but at the highest volume level the audio is very low
Unfortunately I didn't pay attention to the negative reviews about the camera taking blurry shots. They mentioned a desire for Canon to come out with a firmware update to alleviate the problem. Well the firmware has yet to be released. Now the zoom lens mechanics work but the camera doesn't recognize its already fully zoomed and assumes it is actually not zoomed at all so consequently stays in the fully zoomed mode. Canon support was useless since 1 year has passed since purchase. It has never been dropped or bumped so there is no error message that would be displayed if either of the aforementioned had happened. They offered a customer loyalty option to turn in my camera and pay another $275 plus $10 shipping for a refurbished and out of date G9. Don't buy this camera!
I have the receiver right by the mouse (literally 3 inches away) and I get a weak signal message.When I type some of the text I type does not go through. I have to reread everything I do.I have it nhear my laptop with wifi off but bluetooth on.I hate this thing!!!!! Extremely annoying product!
Bought mine from Amazon 3 years ago. I love the size and the perfect pixels.The power supply failed after a month. Samsung service botched the repair ticket- they closed it without doing anything. The executive relations department was helpful in getting it sorted out. They even cross-shipped a replacement monitor so I wouldn't have to wait for round-trip shipping.The replacement monitor has now failed. (It's lost sync, so the green image is way out of alignment with the red and blue.) I spent an hour text "chatting" with a support person who was friendly in a glacially slow, robotic sort of way. The support bot tells me that Samsung can't repair this monitor. They've run out of repair parts and don't ever plan to have any more.I'm not surprised. Read the reviews and you'll see that these things have a terrible failure rate.
the item functions well enough, however the mechanical connection it makes with the xpress card slot is very poor. the card can be accidentally dislodge from the slot with the slightest nudge, and this can readily happen because the card itself sticks out of the slot well-over an inch. the card, when connected functions as expected, but seating the card and keeping it seated are a rea lhassle. therefore, I do not recommend you buy one...I got mine as a refurb for $30 dollars, so I don't feelas though I got robbed ,but if I had paid retail price, I'd have returned this for a refund, based on it's poor mechanical, not it's good electrical capabilities .JD
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!
After 8 hour home theater install, 2 of the cable tips broke off when the installers of home theater system unplugged cables from receiver. They now need to come back and finish installation tomorrow with new cables.....these may be fine for low complexity installation, but anyone doing anything more complex, going through wall, etc.. should probably avoid....
picture freezes Sony knows it and has no time to help folks who bought the junk
I purchased one new, which died at 18 months, outside of warrenty. Repair would be 79 plus shipping. So I bought a refurb for 69, which included shipping. It lasted two months. Won't buy another....
Opened the box, hooked everything up and inserted my first DVD. Played for about 5 seconds then stopped and never played a thing again. Not a DVD, not a CD and I tried various ones-all store bought. I guess I had a dud. Toshiba does make quality things regardless of this low rating.
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.
Spent 5 hours of my life that I'm never getting back time trying in vain to get this to work. The instructions were for Windows XP, I'm still running ME.... The internet gave no help. Supposed to be easy to set up via the web browser - but I could never connect to that setup page... Did ALL the stuff on the D-Link support page, none of it worked. No step by step instructions on how to set up for ME! Horrible, truly horrible product - vile support.
I purchased this lens in September the images it produced were amazing. I used it at Christmas and was again very happy with the quality. In January I was surprised to find the images lost the sharpness. After changing lenses and comparing it was equal to a 2.8. I sent it to Nikon; they returned it saying "Could not repeat issue". I'm sure they just shot and few and figured it was good enough. Nikon choose to ignore my emails. BAD lens BAD customer service....back to Cannon.
RETURNED UNIT. NEW ONE WORKS AS ADVERTISED. NOT SURE IF REPLACEMENT UNIT WAS BRAND NEW OR REFURBISHED. UNIT CAME PRE-LOADED WITH NEW SOFTWARE. STILL NOT IMPRESSED WITH GARMIN CUSTOMER SUPPORT.Don't waste your precious time and money on this unit. I received this for a Christmas gift and was thrilled with the concept. Finally a device that integrated both GPS and Palm applications. Right out of the box I encountered several problems with the unit. It would continuously hard reset itself. I sent an email to Garmin and never received a response. After doing a little research on the web I discovered this is a common problem with this device. I uploaded the new software as recommended and now the unit can not acquire a satellite signal. I then tried to contact Garmin's customer support and have been waiting to talk with someone for over an hour.Bottom line: Don't waste your money. Item was rushed to market without working out the bugs. Also Garmin has no customer support.
The only thing that is cool about this thing is all the things it can do.....now if only it did them. It will charge my ipod and play it, but when it plays my Ipod it automatically starts it from the first song on it, not what I put it on. And my Ipod started malfunctioning after being plugged into this system. The remote went out within the first week. It will load up DVD's but you can't play them. It will go to the menu and then doesn't let you play anything. So all I got out of this was a am/fm radio......not worth the $120
In FAX standard, it can send or receive black/white or color fax. FAX machines knows the incoming fax is black/white or color. However, in this fax machine, Canon purposely using color inks to compose the black color, so that the black color can run out quickly.We have this fax machine for about six month, total useful fax is about 30 pages and about 300 pages of junk faxes. All the incoming faxes are black and white, not color. But the color ink ran out today after printing about 330 pages black and white faxes.I earlier stated this multifunction unit did not allow refill inks. But if you have a computer connected to its USB port and install all the driver software to the PC, you could go into the ink details to acknoledge the warranty being void on the head. The software will prompt you to press and hold cancel button for 5 second for each color. Then it will work with refilled ink catridges.Nevertheless, I don't like the trick they played by using color inks to compose black. Otherwise, it is a nice all-in-one device. I have kept telling Canon support, if Canon can make good quality printers like this one, without putting the tricks to consumer more color inks and allowing people to refill, even void the head warranty but not disable the ink monitoring capability, I don't mind to pay then extra $100 for Canon printers.
The photo shows the product distinctly SMILING. Mine came out of the package with more of a wry grimace. I am returning the item -- I like my dedicated link cables expensive AND attractively smiling. Sheesh.
On my second speaker and about to take this one back as well. As others have commented the on-off switch is a problem. It worked fine (although the sound is poor) at first but then I couldn't get it to turn on. The second speaker would not turn off. I unplugged it so it wouldn't run all night and found that it would not turn on again. That on/off switch is defective. STAY AWAY
I read reviews very carefully and ordered the ATHANC7, not the ANC7b. I received the ANC7b, which is cheaper, and as I understand it, inferior. My receipt and package shows that the seller is Digital Pavilion. I am re-ordering and hoping it was a mistake and not, as I suspect, an intentional substitution.Update: Reordered the item and the wrong one was shipped AGAIN. Amazon needs to update the website as it appears that the ANC7 is no longer available. Do not order unless you want the ANC7b.
My wife bought this unit in August but we didn't really use it until October. I was looking forward to enjoying a couple movies of my own choice on a cross country trip. But - you guessed it, half way into any movie, any disk, it would freeze up. I would have to stop the unit, restart, then try to find where I left off then it would freeze again.I spoke to the tech guy at Initial (1-800-216-5156). I told him what happened and mentioned the fact that so many other reviewers had the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. He said that most of those were because people had 'dropped' or 'trashed' their units! Since the 30 days had elapsed Curcuit City couldn't give rip (basicly telling me tough sh*t)and Initial says they will fix it for $45 plus shipping and a 5 week wait. What great service!Basically I think this unit has a serious design flaw and Initial is trying to avoid a recall. I don't know how you get a recall going but I would be the first to demand one.Spend a little extra money for a better unit (Panasonic maybe?)with REAL service.I will say that the picture on my unit was great. When it is frozen you have a lot of time to really look at the detail . . . .
So I thought I'd try my luck at buying this adapter. In the reviews it seemed like it worked for some people and didn't for others. Maybe I could buy the one that would actually work. But no.This adapter worked fine the first few days. It was tight enough to hold my headphone plug, I could play away on my piano without bothering anyone and life was beautiful. But after about a week of LIGHT use.. My headphone plug doesn't stay in this adapter. Even if I try and hold in the adapter, sound will only come in though one side of the headphone. Not even the wonders of tape could fix it. I think it's hit or miss with buying this adapter. You could gamble your $1.03 and you may or may not get an adapter that works longer than one week.. or you could save that dollar three cents and put it toward an adapter that lasts. Don't be fooled my the the tempting "$1.03" and "Free Shipping".It's not worth my time and money to ship it back for a replacement that may or may not work..Hope this helps!
I have a Gyration Ultra wireless USB keyboard and mouse combo. The KVM doesn't recognize the hotkeys for switching between computers (scroll-lock scroll-lock or ctrl ctrl), and the only way I can get it to switch is to put it into auto-scan mode and then take it back out again when the screen I want comes up.Iogear support suggests I buy another keyboard and can't tell me which specific keyboards the KVM switch supports. Umm, nice product support, guys! I'm returning this, of course.I previously had an Iogear PS/2 KVM switch that worked better -- it only froze up around once a week.
I bought this fm transmitter after my old transmitter broke, and I put it on international mode which worked pretty well at first. There was one problem I was noticing and that was that sometimes it kept randomly turning off every 30 seconds. I thought that my transmitter was broken, but when i looked up the problem online I saw that it has a feature to automatically turn off when it doesn't detect audio playing. This wouldn't be too bad of a problem except for the fact that the threshold of what it considers to be music is way too high and often your transmitter will randomly shut off in the middle of songs. This problem can't always be solved by simply turning your music all the way up because if you've ever used an fm transmitter in your car you know if your music is too loud out of your mp3 player it will be way too distorted. Also it has a feature that when the transmitter turns off when you turn it back on it goes to a random station forcing you to find your preset. Apparently this was a feature to stop British pirate radio or something. If you're driving and trying to start your music it becomes a race against time before your transmitter turns off and you have to turn it back on.Tl;dr its a good fm transmitter if you have problems with your fm transmitter sucking up your car battery when you're not playing music or if you hate British radio pirates. Bad fm transmitter if you hate your music randomly going to static while driving and having to find your preset again since it went to a random channel.
I'm no network engineer, but I've successfully set up any number of home networks over the years. I've come to expect a certain amount of frustration, sometime including spouting words I prefer my kids not to hear from me. So when I was asked to help connect two computers via this Netgear router to newly installed DSL, I felt I was up to the task. Unfortunately, this router wasn't.To make a long and frustrating story short, I needed to make the router "spoof" the first computer's MAC address. This lets the DSL think it's still talking to the computer on which it was set up, which this DSL provider requires. Netgear's support Web site said I could enable spoofing through the router's setup software, but the software didn't include the setting. I tried downloading and installing the latest firmware, and that didn't work either. With no way to spoof the MAC address, this router is useless.I finally advised that this router be be returned. I recommended a nice Linksys router that gets good reviews here at Amazon.I've always recommended Netgear and have had excellent results with their devices, but this was a big letdown.
I loved this iron when it arrived. The price was right, it heated really fast, everything appealed about it. I used it less than two months, 10 times at most if that, and it quit heating on me. The light turns on, and that is about it. Now it is more than 30 days, I doubt I can return it. :(
I bought this cable a year and 1 month ago. It has stopped functioning properly, and drops the signals. I have it connected to my wacom tablet and it stops working. I took out my backup cable and the tablet worked fine. These things crap out fast. Not built to last even a little while.
These recordable CDs are terrible!! I had just made three CD's on another brand on my Phillips cd recorder; all fine.Then these terrible blank discs would not properly record. They got to the 8th cut or the 18th and then the disc would screw up and not accept further; one wouldn't finalize as it filled it's last cut up with "no audio" though I had recorded only 30 miniutes of songs. So they wasted my recording time and money. NEVER BUYING THESE AGAIN.
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.
THE ITEAM I ORDERED I HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT! iT HAS BEEN OVER 1 MONTH AND NO SIGN OF THE ITEAM YETHARD TO CONTACT AS THEY ARE BASED IN U.S.A AND ME BEEN IN UKOVERALL VERY DISAPOINTED
I purchased the camera on 8/2/06 and shot a roll of film over the course of about 2weeks, when I was finished I tried to rewind the camera and it would not rewind, the film was exposed and ruined. I thought I had done something wrong so I shot another roll of film with the same rusult,the rewind did not work. I reread camera instructions and looked up rewinding instructions on the internet. Like an idiot I shot a third roll of film,the camera is defective"; a piece of junk. I am out 3 rolls of film and irreplaceable photos.
The lanyard style works well, length of the cords is great, but the sound quality is not nearly as clean and crisp as the default iPhone headphones.
Piece of junk, does not even work! Sure, you get some radio frequencies to work, but you can still hear some fuzzing/distortion that is not there if you don't use this piece of junk. Returned very quickly for a full refund. Stay away!
Has anyone else had the same problem.? The Amplified Terminator until emits a constant high-pitched whine or squeal, which is incredibly annoying. I even bought a new unit, thinking I just had a faulty one, and the new one was exactly the same. Other than that it works extremely well. But the whine is driving me insane. UPDATE: I managed to fix the problem by replacing the power supply. When I wrote to the manufacturer they admitted there was a problem and offered to send out a replacement power supply, if I lodged an official request through the seller. It's not good that they know there's a problem and are still selling the item. But at least they offered to fix it.
1) I bought this item believing that it had an FM transmitter ... it does not!! RCA says they don't even make an MP3 player with a built in transmitter. It has an FM tuner and 20 presets but it does not stream FM to a nearby radio. Amazon needs to check with RCA and get the specs straight. I think RCA changed their ad on this item after I bought it.2) Another feature I relied on doesn't exist. RCA says it will record FM in mp3 or wave format. It records only in wave. You have to copy to your PC and then convert the wave to mp3.3) I found that songs on the player will not play directly through your PC. You have to copy them onto the PC and play using a media player.Nevertheless, I will keep the unit. It records FM radio; voice records with a built in mic and In Line records from an attached source with good quality (all in wave format, however). It sounds great through the included earbuds and is fairly easy to use.Amazon shipped in a timely manner and their support people were considerate, helpful and willing to either exchange for another or mark for a full refund if returned.
This was my 1st external drive & was a bit weary since you read so many good & bad reviews for various drives...it goes w/o saying that ALL manufacter brands make the occasional "dud". But after some research, I think there are more Freeagent duds then good ones...The first day I got this drive in the mail, I used it & it worked perfectly. Managed to back up my entire music & video collection & uploaded plenty of pictures. 3 whole days later I wanted to back-up some CD files...only to discover a little pop up stating "Windows - Delayed Write Failed". Drive was still viewable in Explorer, but could not access my files & also could not safely remove the drive (Argh!). Now when I plug it into my Toshiba laptop, I only get 5-10 minutes of actual use before the infernal message pops up again & even crash my PC on occasion. Some of my files have also become "corrupt"...keep in mind this is only THREE days of use (and used only twice for moving files to it from explorer only).Did some research and found an ENTIRE blog dedicated to disabling the light, which apparently overheats the unit causing the error. Of course, it would void the 5-year Seagate warranty by doing so. Hmm..should I indeed crack open my brand spanking new drive?? Needless to say, going to attempt my best to return this drive, but I may be out shipping.
This may be a wonderful unit but I will never know since I cannot decipher the user's manual. I have other things to do than racking my brain trying to use the unit.
After only two months the clip separated from the case rendering it worthless. After contacting DLO (a Philips company) regarding a warranty replacement I received the following email: "I apologize for the problem you are having with your case. Unfortunately, soft items such as cases do not carry a warranty through DLO, only our electronic products carry a warranty through us. Any warranty on your case would be through the retailer. Because of this, we will be unable to replace your case, I am sorry. " The DLO site however specifically outlines a one year limited warranty [...]I would avoid not only this DLO case, but any DLO product because of their poor customer service and warranty policy.
I got this for my 17" Gateway Laptop. My laptop fans are located on the bottom. Since the base is not very sturdy... it kept blocking the below fans. So I returned this product.I have to admit that the stand is really comfortable.
This model and the 60 " versionare on the recall list. Stay awayfrom this one. Defective light enginewhich is the heart of the TV. Just hadmine replaced now the entire picture hasblue hue. This is a $1000 plus repairSony is only covering this part for anotheryear. Now I have a worked on $3000 plus pieceof junk. My $150 Target tube TV gets a betteroverall picture. The underpaid Sony Reps couldcare less, Just like upper management. Goingto sell this junk at a deep discount don't needthe aggravation with Sony or their service techs.
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.
This printer worked great with Windows2000. When I bought a new computer with Vista, none of the drivers would work at all, even after multiple attempts, even though the website says it has Vista drivers. Upgraded to Win7: same story. Both operating systems have default drivers, but the color scanning is so washed out as to be pointless, and the Auto doc feeder gives errors. The HP software has always been 100 times too big: seriously, 400MB install to take print/scan/fax instructions from the computer? I use the printer with MS Office2003/2007 Document Image Scanning, which works good under b/w, but fails to communicate with the printer under b/w from color page, and crashes.The printer has been reliable, with almost no paper jams from printing or scanning via ADF. Printing in fast draft has been pretty cheap. Started cutting off the bottom half of the last line on a page under Office2007/Win7. The HP OJ6500 also does this, according to reviews. This printer works almost perfectly under Linux/Ubuntu10.04/9.10, using HPLIP and XSANE. Linux doesn't have a good ADF or duplex driver that I'm aware of, which is what makes MS Office Doc Scanning so good. Printer was not reliable when attempting to use via Win7/XP Mode, or VirtualBox/Win2K.HP: seriously, straighten out your drivers. I just bought a Brother.
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.
The pop filter is heavy and doesn't stay in place when put on the Yeti microphone, which is odd since they are made by the same company.
For 8 months I used these fairly infrequently. Sound in the left ear broke away, like many others. They are extremely poorly designed because this happens to many throughout the internet. I don't think this product deserves stars because they need to do something instead of just ignoring the pink elephant in the room. $100 earphones in the trash.
AVOID TIS DRIVE LIKE THE PLAGUE!After 11.5 months, drive acted strange and died. There is no number support unless you pay. Couldn't chat to tech support at first because my drive showed out of warranty. Was able to chat with someone by clicking Chat under the products section (not support). They first directed me to fax in a receipt. After a week or so I got an email saying that indeed they would be able to help me via chat now.I wanted them to send a replacement drive. They sent me a power adapter instead. Then after that did not work they setup an RMA. A week later I realized they hadn't sent the drive because they want me to send back my drive first. - HOLD ON -Simple logic: I bought a drive to safeguard sensitive data. If the drive has an issue you would think they would do 1 of 2 things for their customers, 1) Send you a drive, let you swap the drives to recover your own data, 2) perform data recovery for you after you send away your drive. THEY DO NEITHER - ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUSDO NOT BUY THIS DRIVEThey obviously have designed their support system to be as difficult and non-customer friendly as possible showing they have no respect for you or your data. Nice to know before you buy a RAID system.AGAIN, Look at all of these reviews of countless people who have suffered through Iomega's UltraMax product. If you have this drive and are happy, get a replacement put in place now before your data is gone forever.
This works ok but my onw quam is that it will now work woth my i paq 5455 on 802.11b. It seems to have some issues there. It is a known bug. that some b equipnment may not work with it. htere are some people that hacked it to make it b only and the stuff works, but that is not a normal option in the menu.
I bought a new one from &quot;J&amp;R Music and Computer World &quot; but it seemd that just like refurbishd one becase there are some fill gold lost in the surface ,that really make me unhappy, and it is said that &quot;Uses 1 AA Battery (included)&quot; but I found no battery in the original box ,I am puzzled .The worst thing is that I download some songs but cannot play well-- there are some &quot;.WAV&quot; files that can play with mp3 player in my computer but cannot play with the &quot;NOW EVOLUTION EV-64AMX Portable MP3 Music Player &quot;,even bad ,the &quot;NOW EVOLUTION EV-64AMX Portable MP3 Music Player &quot;always no responding when play such file and the only thing I can do is drop out the battery to make it power off , it is really so bad.additional,I can not find the &quot;removable drive &quot; after Iplug the usb at the second time , I must restart my computer to find them , bad!# NOW EVOLUTION EV-64AMX Portable MP3 Music Player
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.
My first rio600 waas improperly put together... The thing is light-weight plastic to begin with, but this one was not sealed properly and the on-hold-off button could just fall out unretained. Back to the store for a replacement.The second one is having all of the problems others have reported: (1) the introduction of painfully loud pops and crackles into the music, and (2) the inability to play MP3 files to completion.Anyone heard anything from S3 about these problems? I sent them a support email from their webpage, but no answer so far...So far this product looks like a rush job to fill the super-low-end market.Others seem to like it, so maybe I've just been unlucky. But the premature song termination problem seems reasonably wide-spread.I recommend buying this one from someplace you won't have any trouble returning it to if you have problems!Marc
i've found similar problems in the bulletin boards i've searched through, and some computers, even new ones that meet all the iriver's requirements, just don't recognize the player when you plug it in. i was on the phone with customer service for hours a day over the course of a week, and no one was able to tell me why my brand new dell laptop running windows xp service pack 2 could not recognize the player. they then gave me a "workaround," which i thought had worked...i spent hours copying cds, and downloading from napster to go, only to find that everything i had copied was in the player - but wouldn't play.so i guess it's a crapshoot...make sure your computer likes the player before you buy. i'm going to try the toshiba gigabeat next...
I whole-heartedly concur with most reviews of this router. The first few months I had little trouble, the last month it has been dropping connections, had very slow connections, and my wireless card would not connect unless I reboot the router (yes, very convenient). The past few days I started to have connection problems with my wired PC, and tonight I unhooked the router, connected my PC back to the cable modem, and the connection is just fine; it's the router that I am ready to chuck.
I bought the first one at Circuit City, didn't work out of the box. The unit kept freezing and becoming unresponsive when interacting with it through the web interface. It seems as if DLINK had a HUGE batch of defective units because of the other comments on here and also because when I called tech support they decided I needed an RMA in about 5 seconds. They basically just took the serial number and said that the unit needed to be replaced. So I shipped it back on my dime and they sent me a refurbished replacement. The setup manual of the replacement contained the desperate notes of another poor sap trying unsuccessfully to get his defective product to work over what must have been hours of telephone support sessions. Of course, it was also DOA. I called tech support and got disconnecting several times. I threw the unit in the garbage.
The Kodak Easyshare EX-1011 Digital Picture Frame is a good product unless you want to use one of its most highly touted features of wireless capability. The onboard memory works great, the USB input capability works great (using a thumb drive as input as well as direct connect to the computer), and the SD card input works great. However, if you want to use the WiFi connection within your home to display your photos from your computer located in some other portion of your home, forget it. After weeks, I have still yet to have success in getting the unit to communicate wireless to my computer. It connects to the network okay, but talking to the computer is another issue entirely.I've tried to get support from Amazon as well as the Beach Camera, the company Amazon works with for this product and Kodak - all with no success.By the way, be aware also of the Kodak Easyshare software suite that literally takes over your computer and installs gobs and gobs of unwanted / undesired software. I have not determined specifically yet, but I believe the software actually contains a rootkit. Right now, I've completely uninstalled the Kodak software suite because it took my computer to its knees and corrupted my registry in the process.So, if you want to use WiFi with the unit or the software that comes with the product on your computer, I suggest you look for another vendor's digital picture frame product.
Updated firmware on the PDA (iPaq 3765). Updated firmware on access point. Updated driver for WCF12. Plenty of quality time with tech support. But in the end WCF12 is unreliable. WEP flat does not work. Never worked. Not even once. (MAC filtering is alternative) Cool when it works, but sooner or later it will [have an error] and require a hard reset (=> re-install apps, data, drivers) before it will work again. I am returning for PC card + new iPaq PC card sleeve. Hoping for better results.
after 4-1/2 hours with Lexmark tech-support... they could NOT get the printer to function wirelessly on my Toshiba-Satellite 1905-S301 (WinXP-sp3)(btw: printer setup & workd flawlessly on Dell-4600 desktop (WinXP-sp3)Print quality is average for documents. Speed is very good.Color images ..just OK .... ... This is NOT a Photo printer...so ,,, make your own conclusion.chat support 5 ***** for efforts/w design -1 star for impementation... as always .... YMMV ..( if buy ... confirm return / replacement priviledge.
First of all, I was excited at how quickly this arrived. But that's where the good parts ended, unfortunately. When I removed the packaging I immediately noticed that the foam was SIGNIFICANTLY scratched. All across the front and the upper right corner is very dented and disfigured and hasn't "popped back." It's just damaged.Very disappointing. It's also extremely small (too small even for my 13 inch laptop) and very flimsy. I'm extremely disappointed in the very low quality of this product. It's simply not sturdy enough to support a laptop and it also arrived damaged!!!
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
We expected to see a built in camera in this model. The increase in memory is nice but the lack of a camera gives us the reason to return this model and wait for the next model in hope that a camera is included.
You will not get the Cat6 throughput you are expecting from this product.The MHz is only 250! Cat6 is rated at 500MHz and higher!
It looks like original nikon battery pack, but technically it has fault. When I have used with my two fully charged Nikon EN-EL3e batteries, it gave me only couple of hour, after that it shows battery low signal at my D200 display panel.I have tried to use 6 X AA batteries, but they are pathetic.I am not at all satisfied with this product.
I bought this product because on the discription it says for ipod Nano second generation, but when i got it it was abvious that it wasn't!......its only made for the first generation nano, so becareful and don't waste 12 bucks like i did.
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 can't believe no one else is complaining about this feature.1. Yes the speakers sound decent.2. The hard to turn knob thing has been fixed, it's easier to turn now.BUT the biggest annoyance is JBL has a power saving feature that turns off the speakers when it doesn't hear any noise in about 60 seconds. So you can play a song, it's done and within 1 minute the speakers power off. I then have to reach over and turn the knob to turn the speakers back on. It's fine when there is music playing, the sound is decent and the speakers stay on. But as soon as the music stops the speakers power off. This is especially annoying when I'm chatting online or doing something with intermittent sound. I might not have music in the background but I like hearing that little chime to alert me that someone has sent me an IM. But when the speakers have powered off in less than 60 seconds, I found myself turning these babies on an average of 10+ times a day. I figured this was just a setting that could be adjusted.I called JBL corporate to get more information on this to see if I could disable it or change the timing window to be longer, but they said it couldn't be adjusted.These speakers have been returned. Don't waste your time or money on these.
I've had my iRiver for six months for use with the Yahoo Music Unlimited service. I've had ample time to evaluate the ease of use of this device with the service and regretfully have to report that I'm so very, very disappointed with it. The player freezes constantly and must be reset by removing the battery (even with recommended firmware upgrades). Six months later, I can't scroll through my playlist without it freezing up before getting through half of the song titles (I currently have less than 1GB on it). Also, the battery life is abysmal and if 2/3 of the battery is discharged, the device will freeze up, forcing you to disconnect the battery to restart the thing. I did extensive research before my purchase and am very saddened that I have this little red hunk of junk. To think that I spent even more money on it to buy some decent ear buds since the ones that it came with are cheap and uncomfortable. 30% of the player for 100% of the price.
I bought the Juice a couple of years ago - it is no longer useable. The iGo website claims "The only charger you need. Simply switch the tip.TM* iGo power tips work with any iGo charger for gadgets or theiGo dualpower accessory" but the reality is that in a year they will find some reason to make you buy a new one for new devices. A waste of your time in my opinion.
I have to only give this 2 stars.The product description says that this product is 2x1.2x48 when in fact it is 1x.5x48.This is a significant issue. If I didn't need to do this project in 2 days I would probably send it back for the right product.I think I can force the cables I need in here and have it stay shut, if it does workout then I may raise my star rating to 3 but the whole "false advertisement" in the dimensions has really set me back.Outside of that the product itself looks good
I tried one bought from Amazon and another of this type at my local Best Buy store to work with my new Viper alarm unit, and Geek-squad techs were unable to fine tune it to work, or detect motion correctly. Plugged in a sensor made from another brand and they got it to work just fine on my new Viper alarm unit
This product was great for about three months. I had it hooked to my apple tv and PS3. Just stopped working out of the blue. Only buy this as a temporary quick fix
I received the product this evening. No where on the package is a manufacturer listed. There is no mention of Cables to Go on the package. The Cables to Go that I have have the name Cables to Go printed on the cable. There is no manufacturer printed on the cable. There is a Made in China paper stick-on label on the package. I feel duped.
The first attraction of this headphone radion is it's sleek design. The reception is pretty good, the sound quality is not great but it's radio. People are made of different sizes. This headphone was not design to accomodate that. If you have a small or big head, this headphone is not for you. I have a neck size of 17&quot;, this head barely fit on me. It is very uncomfortable on me, my ear feel squashed and pulled by the headphone. SONY should have been more considerate to people like me and design a better headphone. They should try harder and made it adjustable to fit all head sizes. I'm very disappointed but praise its sleek design. If you're petite/big/tall, this headphone may not be the right for you.
I'm not sure how these have an average rating of 4.5. I bought two pairs. The first pair lasted about 4 months. The second lasted about 2 weeks. The sound is good, but don't waste your money.
I waited over a month and a half for my Oyster to be delivered, even though the company billed my credit card within minutes of placing the order. When I finally got it, its lack of proper ventilation overheated my laptop within 30-40 minutes of use! Also, the ridiculously convoluted procedure you must go through in order to dock your laptop in the Oyster if you have any peripherals (printer, mouse, etc.) makes it a real hassle to use. I have been fighting with Sherpaq for months to get a refund and all I get are excuses and empty promises.
This transmitter was awful. It would stop working periodically and when it did work it was very weak. It broke completely after two months of use. Also, the iPod cannot be charged while this thing is plugged in. After mine broke, I switched to a transmitter that plugs into a car cigarette lighter--I would highly recommend that kind over this one.
These headphones are way too flimsy to stay put when running on the treadmill. They fit fine when I'm still, but as soon as I start running, one side comes out and rests on my outer ear, while the other side is barely in, not to mention the head band keeps migrating down. I kept having to adjust it while exercising, which was super annoying. Next time I'll shell out the extra money to get the Sony MDR-A35G S2, still lightweight but stay put in your ears.
THE ITEM WAS RECEIVED IN GOOD TIME BUT IT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AUDIO VIDEO INPUTS WERE BEAUTIFUL OFF MY VCR AND DVD BUT THE TUNER WOULD NOT TUNE ANY LOW VHF CHANNELS. I HAVE TWO OTHER HANDHELDS AND BOTH WORK FINE ON VHF AND UHF BUT SIDE BY SIDE THIS WOULD NOT TUNE VHF. I RETURNED IT AND WAS TOLD COULD NOT GET A REPLACEMENT AS IT WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM THE SUPPLIER SO AM AWAITING MY REFUND !!!
To the ones of use who now own Palm this is going to bring back nightmares... sorry. But for those of you who I am about to save... your welcome. Lets start with the sad stuff. I bought a Treo 90 (My first one ever mind you... I miss it :'() back when it was owned by Handspring :-D (Great Company). Then they SOLD OUT to Palm. Now most would think.. cool bigger company more help right... WRONG!!! The week my Treo went down, (So I thought it was just a little soft reset needed... no biggie) I called for help and they said I had the thing for more then 90 days... So I am like &quot;Yeah... and?&quot; &quot;Well sir... your out of warranty.&quot; Now mind you... they are talking about after 90 days your warranty doesn't exist anymore, (unless you buy there rip off plan... I mean &quot;Extended&quot; warranty). So they wanted me to pay 25 dollars to begin trouble shooting... Keep in mind if they mess up and it didnt take I got to pay 25 dollars again to get the right answer. So I said nevermind and hopped online and got the fix in 2 minutes and for FREE :-D. Now I have a Tungsten C now Right... Well Again it is after 90 days but this time I was told there was a year warranty on phone call support, (Apprently that is different then Repairs nowadays)... But come on this is Palm... I called and you guessed it... I was told I had to pay 25 dollars for a Yes or No question... NO JOKE. Even after PALM lied to me... not some Vendor... PALM THEM SELVES!!! RUN... if you don't listen to me on this... START SAVING YOUR MONEY NOW and make sure you have a backup ready to go at anymoment, BELIEVE ME... YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IT. :'( Good luck. :-D
tried to play a dvd backup, it froze after 30 minutes. the same dvd plays fine on my apex player. component video looks bad, even though i have a toshiba tv. stay away from this one, even at that price.
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.
Got this for a trip to send clips to friends as we traveled. Not a good idea unless you carry a laptop also. The video sharing program must install on the host computer. Not possible on hotel or internet cafe computers.Also expect only about 20-30 minutes use from the batteries.The most disappointing part was that it only held about 35 minutes of video and with no way to send them home we had to delete good clips to save what we hoped were better clips. The manual says that if your clips are "complex" then it won't hold 60 minutes. Maybe they think you're going to shoot video of white walls.It takes 30 seconds to turn on so don't expect to get those fast candid shots.
After 5 months of being used in a computer that was always plugged in, I finally had the chance to try the battery for its capacity. The computer reported 5% charge but continued to operate fine. I decided to let it discharge the battery until it automatically went to sleep and then I could recharge it. The battery died before the computer was able to sleep, and when I went to charge it, it would read 0% and stop charging altogether after 15 minutes.Being the handy sort I am, I took apart the original Apple battery and this battery. (I noticed that there was even a typographical error on the label: "Model" was spelled "Modei".) Anyway, the replacement battery's electronics were sloppily assembled (poor component alignment) and inferior (only one poorly-placed temperature sensor) but apparently intact. I assumed the lithium ion cells were still good so I carefully disconnected the electronics and installed the electronics from the Apple battery. Once assembled, I was able to fully charge the battery without any problems.
This is a great idea. Too bad it's a horrible product.We bought this because we have a lot of CD/DVD/XBox games and from time to time they get messed up. We had 12 discs that had problems from skips to no play ready to go day one.First problem, this is probably going to come to you via drop ship by a company that does not give a hoot about being on time. It left the drop shippers two days after the shipping window, and arrived 2 days after the arrival window. If you're going to try it anyway, order directly from Amazon and make your return much easier.The device did not fix a single problem. I'm not an idiot. I read the directions. I kept them on hand to make sure that I was doing everything as they suggested. Not one skip, not one pixelation issue, and not a single no play was fixed by this device.It completely destroyed two discs. Fortunately they were already no plays, but it ate into the surface of the discs leaving gouges.All in all i felt like I would have been better off with a belt sander and a bottle of super glue.I would not recommend this product to anyone. If you have discs that need repair, either spend a lot more money for a real disc repair solution, or take them in to get them done by a pro machine (our local video store was able to fix the remaining 10 discs for me, the two that it ate aren't recoverable)
Well, you've probably already read this a thousand times, but the router is totally usless. Configuration is simple, however none of this matters if it can't hold a wireless connection longer than 30 minutes. I'm using a Gateway laptop with a built in Centrino and have had nothing but problems keeping it connected. I've uploaded firmware, changed channels, tweaked adapter settings, you name it doesn't work. I'm happy for those of you who've gotten it to work, but my recommendation is to look elsewhere. I'll be purchasing a different brand tomorrow, which I'll review as well.
This is Made in China junk. Flimsy, cheap plastic shades, and mine had stripped threads (There are four sections that must be screwed together, and only one was stripped, but it is not sturdy anyway.) Also, the bare bulb extends below the shade of the reading lamp, thus shining in the eyes of anyone sitting opposite you. Including shipping, it ran about $50, and, although that sounds cheap, that's far too much for this inferior product.
i purchased these disks and right out of the box 4 of them failed to burn, several more followed. I have only gotten one viable disk out of the package so far! If you want some nice coasters buy these, but otherwise, steer clear!
The product works fine if you're only interested in playing 10 songs. I just finished a long conversation with a customer support rep who said that Linksys is working on this problem and expected a new firmware fix by late July, early August--no guarantee and no specs on how many songs it will play with this fix.10 songs is a worthless product, do not waste your money!
In the 3 cars that we have used this product in, reception is unstable. There is a lot of intermittent hiss and interference. Another problem is fit - if you use a skin on your iPod, you will have to remove it so that the iTrip plugs all the way in. Too bad I didn't research this more carefully before buying!
I used to own the previous model the DRC8312N, but the VCR was such poor quality I decided to purchase a DRC8320N. Not only is the manual impossible to understand, it took me from 1000 am to 4am to figure out how to work it. Mine had a malfunction that kept the disc tray from loading. Instead when the power was turned on the tray kept opening and closing by itself. When I pressed set-up on the remote the tray would open and close. The display on the screen would show "Input Rear SV, CH3, Tape Eject" I took it back to Wal-Mart for an exchange but this one did the same thing. I called RCA who couldn't help because my problem was not in their troubleshooting section. So they told me to send it back at my expense and they would either repair or replace it. I told them if the have an 8312 laying around to send that instead. Stay away from this unit at all costs. Get an 8312 if you have to.
This bag is way Smaller than expected. Do not like it. Can not hold a SLR
I got mouse for desk top instead of mouse for laptop(USB based). I need to send back and change to USB based which is for Laptop.
These are thin and flimsy and would not put a poster in them. I did put a certificate in this I needed preserved and it worked for what I needed it for. It is not special or flashy or sturdy.I would not purchase it again but now that I have it it works.You get what you pay for.
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.
Bought four of these this past summer. Best range we've experienced is about 1 mile. That was once and the planets must have all been aligned &quot;just perfectly&quot;. Usually get only a 1/3 to 1/2 mile. Two of the four units lately are so staticy and garbled you can't carry on a conversation. As soon as I get a chance their getting shipped back to Uniden under warranty.
Update !!After two uses the tweeter blew out! (CHEAP JUNK)! I put these out on my deck and they sound great! They are not weather proof( only weather resistant)so I put plastic bags over them with a big rubber band if the weather is getting bad! they have a 1 year warranty too! a great buy!!
Good sound, good noise reduction (with a good bud fit), but horrible durability. I liked my first pair, but after a couple months, the wire started coming off the jack, rendering it useless. I ultimately bought a second pair (believing that I may have caused the cord issue through my habit of wrapping the cord around my hand to secure my ipod). And although I avoided the cord separation issue the second time around, again the sound started malfunctioning after 2 months. Sound fading in an out, one bud went dead, and finally it stopped working altogether.All in all, it's good while it lasts, but they've skimped on quality, durable materials. Certainly not worth the premium over cheaper earphones.
I'm on my third mouse. Mouse #1's laser died after 6 weeks (very light travel). Mouse #2 seemed to just lose connection to my Dell XPS Gen 2's built-in blue tooth adapter. Returned it, got #3, same problem as number 2. (Problems with both #2 and #3 happened before the mouse ever had a chance to travel.)When this mouse works, it is GREAT. The feature list is great. Charging with a cable while using it works. Works on glass. Very hi-res, etc.But WHILE I am using it, it loses connection. A simple power-off and power on reconnects it, but this makes it nearly useless as far as I'm concerned.This is a mouse I really wish worked. If it actually stayed connected and worked, it would be a 5-star product. As it is, I give it 1 star because you cannot give it 0 stars.Oh, and for the first return I actually had to file a complaint with the BBB to get them to process the return. On the second return, they mailed my mouse to the wrong address (I'm in Oklahoma, they shipped it to NY) and were never able to provide me shipping information until I threatened another filing with the BBB.So their customer service was less that good. It's really too darn bad, because I am genuine (not sarcastic) when I say if this mouse actually worked, it would be the perfect travel mouse.Maybe they'll get something working again in the future.------------------Follow-up on 09/May/02...------------------The third mouse "works" OK. It connects to my Mac mostly reliably. However, there is one serious problem with the mouse rendering it useless ... it is aggressive on its power-save mode. If you do not move it for maybe 5 - 10 seconds, then when you do move it, there's a noticeable delay before it wakes up.I notices this both gaming and working. It's worse working because I tend to type/read long enough between mouse uses that every time I touch the mouse it has to wake up. The idea is battery life, I assume, but it makes it really irritating.Brett
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.
Do yourself a favor and skip this product for following reasons:* Wireless implementation is a joke and not working if you want to add security to your network (only works when removing encryption which you really do not want to do on your WiFi network). I am a network engineer with 10+ years of experience and this frame is the crapiest WiFi implementation I've ever seen.* Interface is real clunky.* The frame can not auto start and display pictures out of your kodak gallery without the need to go play around with the remote.* Technical support is a frustrating experience: Long wait and they do not know a whole lot either.* A very frustrating experience really... Too bad I can not give 0 stars on this one.
After a lot of frustration, I managed to get my laptop to output a picture to my HDTV in 720p mode. But the highly touted 1080i mode just gave me a rolling series of colored bars.Now here's the catch: Your 4:3 laptop output is AUTOMATICALLY stretched to 16:9. On my HDTV there is no way to adjust the signal to stop this (I spent many hours trying.) Of course you can set the GRANDTEC to 480 mode, but then the screen becomes unreadable. So my plan to use the GRANDTEC to allow me to edit photos in my family room won't work, because the people look like they're standing in a front of a fun-house mirror.It's possible there is a work-around, but since GRANDTEC makes you pay long-distance charges for a call to customer service, I didn't bother to find out. I took it back to the store.PS to GRANDTEC: Your manual and Web site stink!
This broke and cracked into pieces the week I got it. It was a waste of money. Also the back slips apart a lot.
I loved this camera. The image quality is better than anything I've seen in it's price range. Then, I spent a moderately windy, but not particularly dusty, day taking photos of the new Graf Zeppelin at Moffet Field. Ever since, there have been several tiny spots of dust that have gotten on the inside of the lens. They create an indelible ghost image, most noticeable on pictures with blue sky background, and especially when the lens is zoomed out. No amount of blowing inside the camera and outside the lens managed to eliminate the dust, although it did move around. Then, this weekend, I took video out of the sunroof of my car while driving over the Golden Gate bridge at about 40 mph. At the scenic overlook, I took pictures, and the results were very disappointing, as more dust had entered. Any camera that cannot keep dust out of the lens in a 40 MPH wind in a non-dusty environment is worthless, IMHO. I am not paying $150 for Sony to clean it, since it will just do it again. I am going to try to take it apart myself. If it ruins it, oh well. It is ruined already by Sony's defective design.Update: Three hours of surgery-like precise disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly produced success. No more dust, no more shadowy spots. Alas, only a couple months later, despite consciously protecting the camera from windy/dusty conditions, dust has once again begun to produce the shadowy spots. There is no way to make a silk purse out of this sows ear.Update #2 (1/26/13): Since my last update, I've had to disassemble and clean the sensor a couple more times. I've got the entire procedure down to an hour! If this camera didn't take such stunning pictures, I wouldn't bother. But I don't want to jump onto the ever-increasing megapixel war bandwagon with a new camera, which only gobbles up hard drive space and bogs down file transfers and editing.Also recently, the battery door developed a crack over one of the two battery contacts. which I had to epoxy with JB Weld. My older Sony camera had a dedicated flip-open door for memory card access, separate from the batteries. When I bought the DSC-W5, I predicted that with the constant battery door opening/closing with pressure applied every time the memory card needs removing, that the door would break. And it finally did.
I wanted black and white film with C-41 processing. Poor contrast, poor tone, black not very black.But good vendor
I recently purchased and RETURNED the RM-AX4000. Initially I was excited to have found a newer Sony remote (currently own the RM-AV3000) that could be programmed using my PC versus the traditional method of "head-to-head" learning. The RM-AX4000 looks and feels great; however, the PC program just doesn't cut it.Additionally, with the exception of my television (Samsung) all other components are Sony and the PC software required that I place the original remote "head-to-head" and press the power button to correctly identify the Sony product. Also, the PC software could not identify the power button on the Samsung remote and required that I learn every button.The included instructions indicated that you cannot use both methods to set-up the remote, I found this to be true and extremely frustrating, as you may encounter an issue while using the remote, and therefore you cannot correct or change a macro on the remote itself, you must return to the PC, attach using the included USB cable and then correct the problem. Also, if you want to test your changes, you must download the new information to the remote and then return to your living room to test. I experienced many round trips between the living room and PC, and ultimately decided that programming the RM-AX4000 should be done on the remote not the PC.Finally, unless you have a clear line between the new remote and all of your components (which I don't) functions such as "all off" don't reach their target (I did notice that if I point the remote at the ceiling, it worked fine). With that being said, you may have a macro to turn the system off at a specific time, however, unless you leave the remote in a specific location, on a coffee table for example, it doesn't work that well. I don't know about you, but my remote can usually be found laying on the couch or chair, not on the coffee table.I much prefer my older RM-AV3000. It performs all the same functions, requires the same amount of learning, has a larger infrared area on the front (which is probably why I don't have problems with the macro functions) and works fine.
Based on the good reviews, I was shocked at the horrible sound, constant static and non-existent noise cancellation. First, one of the earbuds has a much longer cord than the other. Does anybody actually like it this way? The sound quality was so bad that I would have thrown these in the trash if unable to return for a refund. It seemed like the slightest movement of the cord would create static. I found it impossible to sit still enough to avoid jostling the cord generating static. I compared the noise cancellation feature to a set of earbuds that does not have noise cancellation and I could not detect any difference. My five dollar cheap earbuds sound better than these. I consider these earbuds to be pure garbage. I will never buy another product made by Sennheiser
I bought one of these about 1 year ago. I shot one roll of film to make sure it worked okay (which it did). However; this year when I wanted to use it for a trip to Mexico, the motor kept wanting to rewind the film even though I put fresh film in and had threaded the leader properly. When the motor finally stopped this nonsense, I took what I thought were pictures, as it sounded like the film was advancing and everything was working fine. When I got home and had the film developed, nothing had come out...two rolls down the drain. I sent the camera to Sea and Sea in California, and they told me that due to the economy, there was no one in the area that worked on these cameras anymore!! What a waste of money. So now I'm sitting with a camera that looks brand new and doesn't work. Even if you get one that works, think ahead to who will service it further down the line, if it need it!I would like to add that though Adorama Camera (from whom I bought it) couldn't believe it either that a manufacturer stopped fixing a product they make, there was nothing they could do anyway, since it was out of warranty BY ONE LOUSY MONTH. Yet Adorama still sells this Sea & Sea product. No more dealing with this merchant for me, and no more Sea & Sea products...svae yourself some grief and buy a different product from a different manufacturer, and deal with a different retailer...I just paid $150+ for a camera that only shot one roll of film! Since the economy is bad, shop around and look for people that you treat you decently!!
The Palm Tungsten|C is quite possibly the most unreliable product I have ever owned. The power button will get pressed while the Palm is in your pocket or laptop case and run the battery down. If you hit more than one of the keys on the keyboard at the same time, the system will lock, you have to reset the Palm and about one out of every three of these resets ends with a complete lose of data. So if you depend on that data being at hand, you are going to be stuck. When you ask for support from Palm they blame the third-party software and tell you to erase the data and rebuild your system. The keyboard is software driven and the software is shaky at best. Read some of the other reviews and see how frustrating it is when the screen cracks.The product is poorly designed and they need to work out the bugs before they damage there reputation any further.As it stands now, I'm going to have to spend an additional $90 for a hard case and an expansion card to keep a back up of the data on hand.
I bought the roll of seamless charcoal paper and was kinda disapointed when it arrived. (it is almost black as opposed to the lighter grey that you see) i think it still works great with natural light if you dont want to use black.
This item worked well for the first few months then recently became very unreliable. My connections were dropped more and more frequently until eventually, even power resets failed to reconnect it.
This unit worked for about 30 minutes!The radio will receive fm and am stations quite well but after the first tun, the unit will no longer play any of the CD disks that I have, so this product was not built properly.This is the fualt of the production company and not Amazon.
I bought this bag with the intention of going hiking with it. When I tried to get my Nikon D70 with 18mm - 70mm lense attached in the compartment that holds the camera, it was a tight fit. Then when I tried to add my 70mm - 300mm lense and SB-600 flash light along with other items, it would not all fit. This is a good item (and a good price) for an amateur photographer, but not for someone that needs to carry 3 lenses and a camera body along for the ride. The description of this backpack was way off it's mark.
iQue M3 has disappointed me to a great extent. It is (very) slow when it comes to route calculation, realizes that you've gone off route after being on the wrong route for about a quarter of a mile and WORST of all it has a LOT of software bugs. My garmin log is full of stack traces and the only way to get out of this pathetic situation is a soft reset of the PDA. The satellite acquisition takes forever when you are on the move... you should let it acquire satellites for atleast 10 minutes before you start moving. A very unresposive and slow tech support does not help much. I now use it only when there is no way out and to play some games on it.
First, the provided screw driver was the wrong size (too small) and stripped the screws just trying to open the case.Second, it just doesn't work. After installing the HDD (and trying multiple jumper settings) nothing happens when I power it on. The Power LED turns on, but the HDD never spins even once. I'll find a better quality product somewhere else.
i sent my camera to repair for years. never got information from the casio service. i have no got my camera back so far. You need to call them thousand times and always say they will call back. NEVER!!!
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!
Seems nice when you first get it. Clip on back is sturdy, buttons still easy to operate. My experience was that the clip was heavy, and tore away from the body of the case. Didn't last one day of bike riding. Like the player, hate the case.
I bought this product about a year ago and it only worked for two months. I made probably 10 DVD's with it. Now the tray won't open and my computer won't recognize it. Then you only get a year warrenty with the product but if it messes up anytime after that you are screwed because there is no option to buy a new warrenty. They tell you to buy a new burner to get a new warrenty.I bought it off of Apple's website and not too many people disliked the product, there was only one review, but now you can read tons of bad reviews for the product. Look elsewhere for a burner.
This is from the Apple service website:If your iPod's LCD display is cracked due to accidental damage, do not send your iPod in for service. Coverage for this type of damage is excluded under Apple's Limited Warranty for iPod and AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod, and service is not available under the terms of Apple's Repair Terms and Conditions.We bought a nano. It lasted ~ 6 months and then the screen cracked. Is it worth the premium for this device when Apple doesn't warranty the LCDs?
VERY disappointed as I thought I would be receiving a Pentax D-L163 battery as depticted, but received a Zeiks rechargable for Olympus and Nikon. Battery says ZE-L142B. Can't find the the price and photo from my original order, but in my account review, when I click on the photo for my purchase it brings me here. I paid $19 including s & h, but ordered from a place called Best Stop Electronics? I EXPECTED a original Pentax for my Optio M30. Not worth returning, but I'm expecting this generic to be very disappointing. I have had my original for 4 years with normal camera use.
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
This is the second Creative product I have gotten in the last 4 months that has completley bombed. This soundcard sounds great, it has some great software but it's as plug and play as my atari 2600. On a clean windows 98 install I found out what was wrong with it. It was having a pci conflict and a irq error. It wanted irq 5 which wasn't a problem but it was odd. I tried it in a few other pci slots and still no go. I tore out my USR 56.6 and bingo it worked. I put the modem back in and re-assigned a few things. It kind of worked. But basically it only works at 100% if I kept the modem out. Which is fine and dandy if I didn't just buy the modem. So the card went back. Hey, it sounds great but I talked to about 6 techs who all had the same problem with it and who all had to re-assign settings to get it to work. But like Creatives burner I don't have the time to mess with settings. When I pay money I want it to work the first time ;).I'm going to try a yamaha
When I first received this, I really loved it. I use a hard case for my iPod, and it was inconvenient to keep lifting the lid to use the controls. It was about a week, though, when the cord cover by the connector started breaking. Since then, I've had to re-enforce the connector several times, and currently have a plastic casing over it with some tape to keep it in place. Not worth the price since it breaks so easily.
The advertisements described this printer as "robust". I had one for one and half year and it had to go 5 times to the repair shop to be fixed with serious problems and actually it went completelly kaputt, without any possibilities of repair.
This was my third attempt at setting up a router of one brand or another and all either returned or given away after a few weeks. My daughter kept telling me to rent one from Time Warner and I finally did - an it works perfectly. The NetGear was easy to setup but dropped connection frequently and when working was very slow - taking 30 sec. or more to go to another page, wireless or connected. Short videos would frequently stop playing after a few seconds or so and wouldn't go on no matter how long I waited, wireless or connected. Sometimes I couldn't get a connection at all and had to go completely through the setup again and again and again. I didn't try support as I expected little to nothing from past experience with a variety of items. After three weeks of frustration I put it in the GoodWill bag.
As you have surely noticed from the other reviews, this is not a genuine Dell product and the one that I purchased has just crapped out after less than 30 days.I am now attempting to contact Amazon so that they may pull this product and this company from their marketplace.DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!
I received this as a Christmas gift and while it's compact, there are a couple of major flaws. The power button is the only thing on the remote that works. None of the other controls on the remote work. Second, it's VERY BASIC. I would have preferred something that had some "sleep" or auto shut off mechanism that could be set using the remote control. The only positive comments I have about this are that it's compact and looks tidy on a desk or shelf, and it charges the iPOD really quickly when it's docked. Otherwise, the sound is mediocre and the controls suck.
Plain and Simple: This product is terrible if you live in an apartment building in a city. I bought $5 rabbit ears that worked 100 times better.
Good receiver--decent sound--the remote is a bit antediluvian, but about a day after the warranty was up the receiver started going into 'protect' mode the moment I would turn it on--shutting itself off before I could adjust anything--apparently a short problem in one or more of the primary amp IC's--commonly reported on the internet. The repair would cost more than half the price i paid for the receiver.
This product is very poorly made.The blades of the fan break easily. The cord that goes from a USB port to the pad does not stay well on the pad's end. It rattles often. Do not buy.
Linksys could not have made a worse product. Terribly disappointed after much luck with their routers over the years.Save your money, but the Grace Digital Internet Radio. MUCH better, much easier setup, worth every penny.
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-
Router installed in a snap. Not the WPC54G card. After installing the driver on my Presario 17xl370 notebook with W2K, the card was shown as Inactive. Calling Linksys support was a complete waste of time. The only thing they are good at is telling you to re-install the driver and putting you on hold for ever! Re-installing the driver didn't help, and I tried, OK about 5 times. Before returning the card back to Amazon, I decided to re-install the whole W2K system. At one point, I was close to throwing everything out through a closed window. Anyway, my effort paid off and I made the card work.I am happy with it now, the speed and range is great. I wouldn't however recommend the card to anybody before Linksys does something with the driver. If you can wait, don't buy it now.
This router has been nothing but headaches for us. We have to frequently unplug the cables in order to get our iPad or BlueRay to work. It is a total pain.
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.
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.
Probably I have bad luck, but Apple hardware sucks. This thing died in two weeks, and now I have to wait for two weeks for the replacement part to arrive. I also had a G4 that died after warranty and 17 inch flat panel that died also after warranty. If it wouldn't be for mac os X, I will stay away of Mac hardware
I received the remote this evening and have not been able to get the remote to work with my Canon Rebel XT Camera. Followed the directions that were furnished with the remote to no avail. It appears that this remote is defective.
this product was described as being a bluetooth adapter which my current computer was lacking. i ordered this product specifically based of the description being correct and the item doing what it was described as doing, however this was aparently too much to ask for. after opening the package and reading the broken english it was discovered that this item does NOT send or recieve bluetooth signals nor does it come with the adapter to power high power consumption usb accessories infact the memory card reader which is described as a 32 in 1 requires an adapter to do read most sizes this was a 100% waste of my money not one thing its described as doing it does well with the exception of glowing obnoxious colours that i would prefer it not do. even the software included was inferior it has mac os drivers windows 98/2000/me and older drivers and thats it windows vista is not an option so unless you have your own drivers already installed not even the few things that make a poor attempt at working will. buyer beware bad translations and descriptions will get you everytime and this is definatly an item to file under that catagory
I have had so many problems with this camera..and I didn't just own one, after the first one croaked, I bought a second. BAD MISTAKEPlain and simple:It is too slow,Doesn't take pictures fast enough (I Often missed my subject..waiting for it to turn on and take the picture),Sucks through batteries like nothing I've seenIt's a waist of money and time. Spend a few extra bucks and upgrade to something better..
I refused to accept this order. I ordered two rear lens caps for a total of about $10.00. They are very small, light, and were sent in one small envelope. Adorama tried to charge me for shipping two items, thus the shipping charge was about $12.00. I tried to cancel this order before it shipped, but they didn't get around to following my request on time.
This product was flaky from the start; when first plugged in, the power light on the sending unit did not come on, but then suddenly came on about 10 minutes later without being touched. It worked okay for a day or two, but then the power light went out again and never came back on. I returned it for credit, and Amazon handled the return in easy fashion, even paying return postage. I have had other Sennheiser products that I was pleased with, but this was a definite lemon.
These speakers are only wireless in the lack of a wire from the transmitter to the speakers. The photos are misleading. It appears that the right speaker is completely wireless, as in no wires connected to it. Actually, neither speaker functions wirelessly. The transmitter speaker must both be wired to an outlet, and if you want to listen to both speakers, to the other speaker. In fact, there is no component in the system that has no wires. Except the remote control, I guess. Most of the other reviews seem to have expected this. Maybe I'm just acting too much from a product that is marketed as wireless - that is for one of the components to actually BE wireless.
I love the way you can easily access/change DVDs with the flip-top style of player. And we hooked up my daughter's V-Smile with no problem.HOWEVER, within 30 days of purchase, the little tab that holds the cover shut had broken. I contacted customer service and sent it back for repair.Within 2 weeks, the OTHER player began to malfunction. A few emails were sent back and forth, and finally I discovered that if I used masking tape to hold the cover shut, the machine would play. I called to check on the other unit as I was told it would take 4-6 weeks for repair, and it had been at least 6 weeks at that point. The agent had no record of my unit being returned. When I gave him the tracking number I sent the package with, he said that it had made it to one location, but that location had not forwarded it to their repair location, and that he would ship me a new unit, which would arrive in about a week.It's been almost 3 weeks and I still don't have anything back from the company. When I try to call, the number stays busy. They are no longer answering my emails.I never sent in the second unit for repair, and I'm glad I didn't.When it worked, the machine was nice, but it didn't work long enough for the price. I still have my Coby unit, and though it's a pain to change DVDs, at least it still works more than a year later!I will NEVER buy ANYTHING from Venturer EVER again!
I purchased the item at Auto Supermarket about 8 months ago. After just at few times used, the meter stopped working. I paid about $115 for it. Not happy at all. Manufacturer offers two year warranty, but I have to ship it back to them (IT IS VERY HEAVY) and then they replace it with a refurbised one - not a new one. Stinks, after how much I paid for it.
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.
*** 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.
I can't understand how COBY fool people with their cheap products. The worst quality you can find on the market. Their customer service is horrible. In my personal case the item arrived, it was a gift for my boss's wife, she told me "the item can't connect", i took the item for testing, like 3 different operating systems on five laptops, nothing, the item was impossible to connect, followed all sort of guides online and nothing. Making the story short, i smashed the item with a hammer, told the woman i lost it and offered a replacement, another type of item, jewelry. Everything went fine after that, just that i lost my few bucks. HATE YOU COBY.
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!
One of my Pioneer speakers broke so I took the cheapest path and bought Jensen. I should have known better. The magnet on the Jensen is 1/3 the size of the one it was replacing. I installed the one speaker and before I installed the second one I decided to try it out. Not only did it sound terrible but it blew within five minutes. Keep in mind that I have a standard Kenwood 40x4 head unit without any extra amp and I had it turned up up about three quarters. This speaker is week and as I stated in the title you get what you pay for.
This book is the camera manual plus some almost useless information. Not very helpful!
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!
I really want to like these headphones. I've had them for about six months and I think the sound quality is great for how much they cost. They're really comfortable, too.But the cord length on these things was definitely designed for someone who is wearing this on an armband or something. This is great, if you are one of those people. Unfortunately I'm not. The cord is so short that I can't have my mp3 player at my waist comfortably. That's kind of ridiculous! It does come with an extension cord, but when you have the extension cord on, it's way too long. A bunch of tangled cord in your pocket is not cool.
Very poor picture quality! Save your money!
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.
I have the Ultra Zoom version of this and it's just a pain. The little on/off knob that you twist to record or play constantly turns on when you put the camera in the bag, so you almost never have a battery that you can use when you need it. (you can't plan baby's first anything, so this is useless.)The only way to stop this is detaching the battery and keeping it in the front pocket so that you have to assemble the camera in those few seconds where your kid is crawling or walking for the first time. Sound aggrevated?? Yes I am.The pictures that you can shoot are horrible. Unless you don't ever plan on printing them, then you're ok.The lighting is useless since it doesn't light anything at all. Anything other than outdoor sunlight comes out grainy. I'd prefer "green" nite vision clear videos than poorly lit, grainy videos where you can not really tell who is who..What a waste of money.
Coby DP-769 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player & 2 FramesThis unit came without a instruction manual and there wasn't one on line. Makes this unit very hard to operate.
Buy yourself a hammer and smash your thumb, then go buy a different product. You'll be in less pain then if you buy this and you'll have a hammer when you're done which is actually useful (as opposed this this thing). Difficult to tune, terrible reception and mediocre audio quality.
the major thing i didnt like about this joystick is that it is too stiff in the x axis or controling the ailrones.after some time of using it i developed pains in my wrist.also the controling the rudder in the yaw axis is hard cause it is too sensitive even i lowered the sensitivity in fs 2004 to the minimum and also the rudder control doesnt have much distance to move .i tried to calibrate ,trying to find tips for improvement until i found more complaints about how stiff it is so i'm not the only one.it has also an inclination forward and so i had to hold my palm pushed forward so it is more comfortable to put it on a small chair or something like that to ease controling itwell after this first and short exprience ,i think that a good and serious hotas systme is prefered in order to enjoy flight simming experince through joystick.
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
I bought this camera six months ago for my son's birthday and it has been nothing but trouble. We are inexperienced and new to digital cameras so we didn't know this wasn't how cameras work. First, it freezes after a couple of seconds or blacks out and can't be used for a minute or more. We started to hold the power button down the whole time to keep it functioning and then quickly slip your finger over to take a photo. What a pain.Now it completely froze with a open lens and readsFocus error on the LCD> Too late to get a refund and can't figure out how to get a replacement through the online return center. Just kicks it back to me saying too late for 30 full refund.I will never order electronic's online because now I am stuck with an obviously defective camera and out 150.00 with no recourse.This sucks!
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 purchased this item for my husband & once it came in the mail, i realized the item wasnt even the same item shown on the picture. Instead it was an older model of the Coby. Being that it wasn't what my husband wanted, he told me to keep it. It was cheap & it worked not bad for the price. I've used it for 6 months then it gave the 'wrong disc' error. It only could play music cds & dvds stopped working on it. I don't know what to expect considering it was refurbished? If i knew this was going to happen, i would've given the seller a bad review instead of a good 1 right away. It's a piece of crap, save yourself the $$$ & buy a decent brand.
I wish I would have returned this awful camera!!!!Customer Service is terrible....the manual stinks....the camera is not what all these folks say it is cracked up to be....total waste of money.
I just tried to install this cartridge in my printer and it doesn't even recognize it. Fortunately the cartridges were cheap enough, but you would think they would work!
Made the mistake of buying this speaker pair to replace a Altec Lansing computer speaker system. As others have said, not a terrible speaker, but not a 100 dollar speaker either.Bose, which makes some very good products, sold out on this speaker to produce a crappy sounding bass and not much else. At least according to my ears, the 30 dollar Altec Lansing speaker pair had much better balance and certainly did a better job in the mid-high range.Also, my speaker pair struggles to hold its volume at mid to high volume range and really strains at higher volume. Almost uncomfortable to listen to at anything about mid volume...This speaker system has been in my closet for the better part of two years.
I have read the other reviews and I am having the exact same problems. The battery is almost impossible to remove and won't hold a charge. After only 3 months of use, the product is no longer viable. That is not what I spent $100 bucks for.I hold Toys R Us responsible for stocking and advertising a product that is clearly defective and for ripping off their customers by pushing and selling that product.Next time I want to buy a similiar type of product, I definitely will not go to Toys R Us.
I took the TV out of the box, plugged it in and nothing. After pushing the on/off switch repeatedly, it finally came on. Picture and sound were terrific so I was very pleased. Turned it off with the remote. Of course, the TV wouldn't turn on again with either the remote or the switch. Pushed the switch about 10 times and it finally came on. I called Panasonic customer service who could not do anything to fix it by phone. So now my new TV is in for a warranty repair less than 24 hours after I received it. Talk about frustrating!!!
I tried two of these units. I couldn't get the first one to work because I didn't realize that all attached equipment must be hooked up and must be "turned on" also. To me it seems ridiculous that a piece of electronic equipment doesn't just power up when switched on like every other piece of equipment I've ever owned. I spoke to their tech support and they said it had something to do with internal relays. Bad design.Second try. Seemed to work OK but it constantly caused my DirecTV box to lock up requiring a reset. Then it started turning off at random and I couldn't get it turned back on (even with all the equipment turned on). Because I couldn't turn it on when I wanted to it became unusable. Also, I have an Apple TV an like the fact that it stacked nicely with it and looked similar. However the Apple TV is aluminum and I really thought the HDMI switcher would be too. But it is silver PLASTIC and therefore not the same exact color and texture as the ATV. Also although the shape is very close it is not exactly the same. This may be a minor complaint for some but I feel like they realy promote the fact that it "matches" the Apple TV and was dissapointed that it really doesn't. Bottom line is I returned it and will be looking into other brands of switchers. I really wanted to like this unit but it just doesn't cut it for me. I see some others seem to really like it. They obviously have had a better experience and perhaps don't use it with a DirecTV box.
I gave a very positive review to this player last year. Unfortunately, there's a follow up on January 30th, 2008: I need to modify my original rating. The player suddenly stopped working last week - I last used it about a month back - now it appears to be dead. I've tried to charge it using the usb port on my computer : the player starts to charge, with the backlight alternately but irregularly coming on and off, and will start to boot, but then shuts down, starts to charge, with the backlight turning on and off, then starts to boot again but shuts down(before it gets past the Vibez screen) etc etc. Contacted customer support - they were of no use. I now possess a beautiful paperweight! Buy this player at your own risk.
arrived in good shape on time. lasted 2 minutes and melted. brownie projector required a CZB bulb, so this should have worked. Cant risk another 25 bucks for another 2 minutes.
First of all, I received this DVD player from the seller without a remote control in the box. Second, the DVD player does NOT play all region DVDs. I tried to play a region 4 DVD this morning and it absolutely did not work. I don't know if this is because I don't have the remote control? But either way, I might as well have flushed my money down my toilet. I am so angry about this. Everyone should think before buying this player or from this seller.
That's right, So cheap it's not even good enough to be awful. NOT STEREO! Who ever even heard of a earbud type walkman radio that takes stereo phones that's NOT STEREO? Incredible. Plus COBY has 3 other similar earbud pocket radios that aren't stereo either! Even better, the Coby website states this radio IS stereo! Somebody DO SOMETHING!
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 love my Garmin IQue 3600 when it works. The maps are clear and accurate (when you have the latest database), the GUI is very good, the display looks great. There's only 2 problems: 1.) It crashes a lot 2.) The power system is terrible. Problem number 1 I can live with; all 3 of the Palm PDAs I've owned have had problems with crashing; I'm always having to reset them. Problem number 2 is a show-stopper for me. The battery life is very short to begin with, but it's more than that. The unit seems to draw power when it's off, too. I put it away with half battery life left, and the next day it's so depleted it won't even turn on. I've sent the unit in for repair twice, and although the customer service at Garmin is excellent, the basic problem remains. Once, they actually replaced the whole unit, too, so I don't think I just have a "lemon". The same thing happens every time; it starts out with a battery life of about 30 - 40 minutes without the GPS and with the screen brightness as low as I can set it and still be able to see it. After a week or so, it goes down to 15 - 20 minutes, then as time goes by it gets down to 5 - 10 minutes, and finally it won't run at all unless it's on the charger. Maybe it's because I use the PDA function all the time, and it's not meant for that. Maybe it boils down to this; it's great as a GPS, but lousy as a PDA if you want to use it every day. I'm very disappointed in it, and I hope that Garmin can solve the power problems some time in the future.
I'm really surprised to read that anyone is a fan of this printer. I bought this printer after my daughter was born so I could print all her pictures and make photo albums. The paper never feeds properly. I tried everything I could to correct the problem but each time it yanks the paper to one side and reads &quot;error&quot;. This is so frustrating. I've never had such a problem with any printer. Recently purchased a HP for a fraction of the price and it works perfectly. I've spent the past few months making those photo albums that Lexmark prevented me from making. This printer is very flawed and I'm not surprised that they no longer sell it. Did Lexmark even check it before manufacturing it and selling them? Can't imagine many of them faired well. Beware of the Lexmark X83!
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.)
I ordered a Nikon D80 camera body. By the description the necessary cables and battery charger were to be included, which they were not. But, I will say that the camera body was in the condition that was listed. I will not buy from this seller in the future.
If you are looking for a quality answering machine, click that "Next" button, because this isn't the one you want. If you order it, save the box.. you'll be needing it.The positives:a) Cheap.b) Small footprint.The negatives:a) Cheap.. very cheaply made in Communist Chinab) Controls not well thought out... very small and difficult to read. On/Off button right in the middle of the display. Other features difficult to find.c) Instructions are horrible. I'm a techno-geek, but I couldn't figure out how to setup the personal greetings... no matter how carefully followed the lousy directions (translated from Mandarin, perhaps?) I couldn't get the machine to record my greeting.Keep looking... this one isn't worth the aggravation you'll endure with it.
This router worked for just over a year; I just spent almost an hour troubleshooting with them on the phone, only for them to tell me that it has "gone bad" and there is nothing they can do about it!!! I asked to speak to a supervisor, and they still refused to help. They acknowledged that their product went bad but said because it had been more than a year (2 months over a year), they are not liable.I will never buy another Netgear product again, and I am filing a claim with my credit card company (GO AMERICAN EXPRESS! At least THEY were sympathetic and are going to refund my money).
I love Hawking equipment and we use their equipment for a medium sized outdoor wireless network. We operate a church camp and with Hawking Tech's equipment we are able to easily transfer our internet services over a quarter-mile radius through trees, hills, and buildings. This piece of equipment, however, is a fluke. I had the same trouble with this as the person below did. I could not even set it up. I was able to finally access the setup by wirelessly connecting to the device, but when I changed it to bridge mode the screen went blank and I haven't got anything out of it since. I didn't even call Hawking. There are other devices out there that will allow me to do what I want...so I am sending this back. The signal booster with this access point works great and I will be ordering one of those, but don't get the access point/bridge. When I attached the signal booster to our outdoor omni-directional antenna it effectively increased our coverage. Good company...bad product. I would recommend Hawking Tech for wireless over other companies anyday...just not this particular device.
The Palm Z22 is cheap, and for a good reason: it's a very cheaply made PDA with a processor supplied by a third-world manufacturer. Its memory (about 18MB actually accessible to the end user) is also very slow, and cannot be expanded.But, you say, this is under 100 bucks, so why do I care? You should care because 1) the Z22 is slow and frustrating to use beyond simple datebook and addressbook operations, and 2) it crashes often, and 3) I had lots of problems with Hotsync on the Z22, whereas my old Palms never had a problem. The worst part was, my unit (bought at a local store) competely went dead after a couple months, proof that quanlity control on this slapped-together piece of c**p is nonexistent.Don't get me wrong, I love Palms. I use both Palm and Pocket PC but I tend to prefer Palm for everyday PDA needs. But the z22 is a disgrace to the Palm brandname. The processor is low-quality and low-speed, and the low-resolution screen goes blank outdoors (i.e., virtually unuseable). BTW, a lot of new software like games will not run on this because the screen resolution is way too low. Many cell phones have high resolution that the z22.In short, this is cheap but you'll feel short-changed, so stay away. Save up a little more and get a better Palm, at least with an Intel processor and a better screen.
I give it one star because the audio really is good. Unfortunately the CD player, as others have noted, sucks!!! I've only had it 6 months and now it won't play my CD's. Two places that I took it to for repair said it would cost more than the unit is worth to fix it, if they even could !! So if you are into MP3 it might be ok, but otherwise try a different brand.
I don't so much mind the money I wasted on this book, it's the time that bothers me. Bill Rancic, you're fired.
We purchased this product. It took 7 days just to get an email back. We put it on our credit card. One day it would say pending, then another day it would be gone. I called multiple times on the issue and they said it was the distributions department that is holding it up. Let me call them and get back to you. Then I would hear nothing for about a week. After 3 weeks we called and canceled the product. We were told we would not be charged. Then we see the charge on our credit card. They sent it out anyway. So we called and they said to deny the package and then it would take 7-10 days to refund our money. We denied the package and then it took another 2 weeks because they never updated the shipping info so they had no clue where the package was. Not sure how the product works but I would never purchase from Ritz Camera again.
If your power goes out often, it might be worth buying this unit, as that part of it does work. However, in my use I found that it caused far more system crashes, than it protected me from. Details below:I installed this system (Model BE650R) new around February 2006. It worked well for about 8 months, through a couple of power outages. In October 2006 though it started momentarily switching off the power, so that my systems would crash. After about 5 system crashes this way, I realized it was the APC supply that was doing this. I called customer support and after a couple of interactions, a technician walked me though a lot of settings that control when the unit's power supply switches in. The firmware that resides in the unit is quite complex, so in reality it's a separate computer monitoring the power line supply and battery levels.Anyway, it worked ok until March 2007, when it would simply shut off and not work causing several more system crashes. I took it out of the system for a couple months, then decided to give it another try. APC sent me a new backup unit on 6/10 which I installed. The first day I happened to have a power outage, so was very pleased I had followed through. However, the 2nd day, the APC started beeping, indicating power was off. However, it wasn't! Even though there was power to every other appliance, it acted like it was getting no power, and eventually shut down.So, for my purposes the trouble using it just isn't worth the hassle. Each interaction with customer support is a major time hassle plus there are significant costs sending units back since it's so heavy.Customer support was excellent and they do stand behing their product.
I've had this for almost 3 years now, along with the cheaper Philips MANT-310Philips MANT-310 Amplified Indoor Antenna.I've used both antennas in Raleigh NC and in Tacoma WA, swapping them out on the same TV equipment. In both locales, in all cases the cheaper MANT-310 delivered better UHF DTV signal, FM signal, and far better VHF DTV signal. In Raleigh, ABC 11 reverted to using VHF RF channel 11 upon analog shutdown (they were on a UHF channel mapped as 11 during the transition). ABC 11 disappeared entirely from the TV using the PHDTV3 no matter where I pointed it or how I adjusted the short rabbit ear VHF elements. On the "traditional" VHF rabbit ears/UHF loop MANT-310 antenna, I still got channel 11.I swapped the antennas so that I was testing in the other location - moved the MANT-310 to the living room setup and the PHDTV3 to the bedroom setup. The "no channel 11" problem moved with the antenna, so it wasn't a difference in TV tuner sensitivity. On FM, channels I got in FM HD (Hybrid Digital) on my Cambridge Soundworks and Insignia HD Radios were only in analog, and one channel I regularly listened to in noise-free full-quieting analog stereo dropped to hissy in-and-out-of-mono reception.Upon moving to Tacoma: same difference. Here, TV channels 9(PBS) and 11(CW) broadcast on the actual RF VHF channels 9 and 11. Can't get them at all with the PHDTV3; 11 comes in fine and 9 can be convinced to come in using the MANT-310. HD Radio the same story too - The MANT-310 will even pick up KBCS-FM from Bellevue in HD sometimes, and if not, in full-quieting analog stereo. With the PHDTV3, it's back to hissy sometimes-mono analog. I can get KEXP's low-power FM OTA signal in Tacoma with the MANT-310 (hissy, but there) while it's not on the dial with the PHDTV3. On the UHF DTV stations (most of them), the PHDTV3 does work, but it's fussier.Save your $4 and get the cheaper Philips MANT-310. Works great!Equipment used (quite modest, which fits with these lower-cost antenna setups):HDTV: Samsung 220HD (22" monitor/720p HDTV combo)SD DTV: Old Samsung 25" CRT TV and old GE 10" TV (Portacolor lives - at Goodwill!) with DTV converter boxes.DTV Converter Boxes: DigitalStream (with LG DTV chipset) and Insignia (made by LG with their chipset)
the disc were in good shape but the entire case was destroyed and the box they came in was not damaged so the item was probably damaged at the shipping station.
These are cheap cables, so I guess you get what you pay for! It's a gamble when you buy off brand cables, and I took that gamble. Worked awesome for a month and then nothing. Good luck
sounds like i'm drunk in a bathroom at a club. tin sound...no power and the remote has really spongy buttons that you have to dig your nails into to get it to function. No custom graphic equil'... too bad becasue it looks great and plays anything. I'll be takng this back and swapping it for one that look less but sounds better
This thing didn't work. I didn't return it or anything because it was cheap as hell and I want to take it apart sometime. It didn't work at all, even with different cables.These switches don't work at all, actually. I got two different ones at a store and neither one worked without fuzz all over the screen.
I owned this camera for more than one year, it can't do a good focus at Av or Tv mode, I have to shot almost all my pictures at P mode (it has good focus at P mode). Even I use the same Aperture give by P mode to shot the same picture in Av mode, it still can't give me a clear picture. Very disappointing.
Ok. Under a lot of research, the Ipod subsitute came down to the iriver H10 or Sony HD5. The software was the deal breaker. I didn't want sonic stage on ym computer. So I got the H10. Went to best buy and got it. It was amazing. I was so happy. Then, the next day, it wouldn't connect to the computer. I reset it and it still didn't recognize that it was there. The battery meter never worked as well. So I was confused and decided to return it and give iRiver a second chance. I turned the H10 on after 2 days, and all i got was a white screen when it was connected to a computer. I reset it. Again, blank white screen. I was severely disappointed in this product because I've had high hopes for it. The FM transmitter works like a charm however. Iriver isn't totally bad, just that H10.
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.
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;.
I just got mine in the mail today and hooked up my amazon basic cables to it. After ten minutes of not getting any audio I jiggled the wire. Only bits of information came through but nothing other than scratchy sound rather than my sound. It weakens the signal so much that very little to nothing comes through. However, once I hook my cables directly back into my astro wireless audio system it plays just fine without having to do anything. This is a huge disappointment and I would recommend not buying one of these at all.
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.
Its a good product in many ways, with a few huge exception: it doesn't read the music properly or at all, it freezes up a lot, and it has low durability. Try sansa clip plus...so far it has been working much better for me.
Potential warning to other users:I made the mistake of taunting the AKDL1.I am a battered shell of a man.Though, I must admit, I do appreciate the crisp highs and thundering lows.
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'll keep it brief. Customer service is beyond non-existent!Bought hand held unit, worked fine in US.Bought Direct Route EU, software. Would not load on unit.After 7 months yes 7 MONTHS of emails/letters/ phone calls.Magellan finally agreed to exchange, but they sent wrong software.THEY DO NOT CARE, and just give me a run a round AGAIN.So I have a useless GPS.
I received this as a gift about 14 months ago and earlier this week I suddenly got the "No Disc" message everyone else seems to get. I searched every corner of the internet for a solution. I opened it up and unplugged things and replugged them (yes, I did the ribbon thing that worked for some people) but nothing fixed it, not even shaking it or hitting it. Because of this, I will never buy Toshiba. How about a recall???
Like several other reviewers, I bought these, thinking that 'they couldn't be *that* bad'. But I was wrong. They *are* that bad. Yes, they buzz annoyingly. Yes, nearby cell phones cause popping/buzzing in the speakers. And beyond that, within a few days the right speaker blew out (even at a very tame volume level).
Recently purchased this "universal" FM transmitter. Using it for the first time I noticed a great deal of static as well as the "universal" connection was not charging the player.After making sure that all of the connections were done correctly and in working order I called Griffin tech support.They were helpful in telling me that they have recieved multiple complaints from Creative users and that the usb connection that recharges the player is not compatible.Thanks, you might want to put that little tidbit on your website.The one star is only because it sounded good when not using the sync/usb connection.So, if your a creative user who wants a FM transmitter that sounds good but can't charge your player go for it!Otherwise, I suggest trying another brand.
Sorry to say, I am about to return the second one of these things, because I do not have enough time in my life to spend to get it to work properly and will not waste any more. On the first one, none of the buttons worked with any regularity. The second, which I am about to return, was a little better, but I had to continually reset it to get it to do anything. The "menu" button never did function, and the "enter" button either did not work or turned the unit off entirely. Nice format, good size for a lady's purse, but NO performance. If it does so poorly out of the box, what does the future hold? Too bad.
This is my third Palm that I have owned. The first one (purchased as a refurbished unit) lasted me over a year, and I bought this one when I temporarily lost my Palm m125. Color is a nice addition. I color-code everyone's schedule and then do a screen-capture to print out our weekly schedule in block format (it would be nice if the desktop program did this--it only prints weekly schedules in list format). While I like the color screen, I find it very hard to use Graffiti writing on this unit (and I prefer the old version of Graffiti over the new). There are places on my screen where taps or writing are "shifted." For instance, I'll be drawing straight, horizontal lines in the notepad application, and the lines will suddenly curve down as I approach the right side of the screen. I've also had to learn how to offset taps when using buttons in the calendar application. For text input, it is almost impossible to write a lower-case "h." I either get "n" or nothing. I have seen similar issues listed on other websites that review PDAs, so I don't think these issues are unique to my unit. It's a shame that such an affordable unit that does everything I need is so hard to use.
I usually don't trust the one-star reviews on Amazon (thinking they're probably isolated cases), but this is ridiculous. I've now used three MR814s (mine and a friend has two), and all three don't work as they should. I wouldn't be surprised if every single MR814 that comes out of the factory has the same problems, but some users just don't notice because they're lucky or don't do the certain things that cause problems.With all three MR814s, from any computer (I've tried from six very different computers), about one out of every 20 "ping"s to other computers would just randomly not go through. With any Macs or computers with Centrino wireless, the DHCP would stop working after about six hours (you could connect to the network but not the Internet). Unplugging and plugging back in the MR814 always fixed it, but I'm not going to settle for that. Also, due to the random packet loss, it's impossible to sustain a connection on an instant messenger or other constant Internet service.Netgear tech support is unhelpful - they made me reflash the firmware, reset my settings... I even put a nail in the wall so I could hang the MR814 six feet up, ten feet away from any electrical appliances that could cause interference. I tried using a regulated 12V 800mA power supply instead of the included one. In short, I tried everything you could possibly try to get any of these three devices to work as advertised.Finally, they flat-out told me that I was MAKING UP the ping problem when I explained it to them, and that it could never happen. I showed them a thread on their online support forums that showed someone else with the same problem, and they still didn't believe me. When you say that your unit is defective and you want an RMA, they say, "No, your MR814 works fine, you don't need to return it."Leave this product and this company alone - spend a little more money, it'll save you a hassle.
Paid 2,300.00 for samsung ln-t4665f I had expect it to work longer than 2 years
I ordered this router in November 2004. Opened it up and had it set up in 20 minutes. I had my laptop connected to the router wirelessly and my PC desktop connected to it through the ethernet. The setup screen was pretty simple to use. Life was wonderful...3 hours later... my connection started to drop every 5 mins. I have DSL connection but my pages were loading up as if I was using a 28.8k modem. Sometimes none of my web pages were loading at all even when I tried loading the web pages through my PC which was connected to the router directly.Anyways to make a long story short, I read the rest of the reviews on Amazon.com and Eopinions.com and realized that 90% of the users of this product are having the exact same problem with lost connections. I ended up refunding this product. I think it is terrible for Netgear to continue selling this defective product without fixing the connection problem.
right now you can get Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle AAC/MP3 Player Metal (2nd Generation) that is refurbished (but with 1 full year apple warranty) so whats there to lose? if it breaks in 6month, just go claim the warranty it is a great product but since there is 3rd generation out, i suggest a lower price would be efficient to selling this product
Before I purchased this PowerCenter HTS800, a problem I had was when I would turn on my DVD player or PS2 or Surond System, you would see the interference it caused when turned on and off. I cant even watch tv with having the surrond system on because it created such annoying interference. My main problem was certain channels had snowy interference, lines going up and down and overall noticeable interference. These channels were the ones my programs came on and liked to tape. I was sick of looking at a dirty picture so I decided to look at what Monstercable offered as a remedy already knowing that its the most expensive but has the reputation as being the best there is. So I found this PowerCenter HTS 800 and read the description and customer reviews and made the choice of spending the money because of the positive feedback. I also thought that my problem was also caused by the coax cables I used so I also ordered 3 Monster Standard THX Certified F-Pin Coax 8ft Cables to replace the ones I used. I recieved the PowerCenter first so I hooked it up to my TV, DVD player, VCR, Surrond Sound System & PS2. Also took the main coax cable into the PowerCenter HTS800 Coax IN and my no name brand F-pin Coax Cable from the PowerCenter Coax OUT to the VCR IN and my no name brand F-Pin Coax Cable from the VCR OUT to my JVC 27in Flatscreen TV. I had made sure all the wires were not touching or close together in any way for all the components buy using twisty ties you use for plastic bags etc. and a staple gun to seperate each wire in back of my entertainment center. Absolutely had NO DIFFERENCE in picture, everything that was happening before was still present so that told me that this product was no different then the yellow power strip I've used for over 10 years. Complete waste of money. But when I recieved the F-Pin Coax Cables a few days later, I did a quick experiment to convince myself that the Powercenter HTS800 was complete garbage. I unhooked the PowerCenter from all my electronic components and rehooked up my old yellow power strip. Then I replaced all F-Pin Coax Cables with the new Monster Cable Coax Cables. Again I had made sure all the wires were not touching or close together. BINGO!!!!!!! No more dirty picture on my favorite channels and all other channels. It was clearly the old Coax Cables I used that caused the picture interference. Also, I could now watch my tv programs with surround sound because the picture interference that was caused when my surround system was on for watching regular tv was gone. The new MonsterCables solved my problem. I highly recommend MonsterCable for their cables but not the powerstrips they make. They are no diiferent then a Belkin or no name brand.
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.
This is sad because Duracell is a great company but I won't even put it up on ebay because I don't want someone to be as mad as I am that it blinks all the time and the batteries are fine in other chargers. The duracell batteries are great but this gimmick after 3 years has been like the demise of Baby Rose in Gypsy..not a good gimmick.Duracell- Rechargeable 15 Minute charger
I bought this for my laptop, Dell, & its to be wireless.. NOPE! It was a complete joke!
I bought the Stinger this past June to replace a 15-year old bug light that finally gave up (that one got hung up in the spring, plugged in, and left alone until it was stored for winter, and never had the bulb replaced). Due to the design of the grids, the Stinger is constantly clogged ... I have had to add taking it down and cleaning it to my daily morning routine. The bulb burned out after 42 nights ... I unplug the unit every morning. Right now I'm debating as to if I buy a replacement bulb, or find a different, more substantial bug light.
I can't comment on the quality of sound because the cable's connectors are not designed correctly and will not stay connected once you plug it in and release it. It pops right out! This problem happens on both the output and the input on my home theater system so I know it is a problem with the cable itself.
Just like "Dean" below...I bought my unit a couple years back, and now...it doesn't work at all. USB ports don't recognize it, and if you try and fire it up....XP crashes (blue screen.)I guess to sum it up...this was a 'planned obsolescence' unit. Like Dean, I won't be giving any more money to these folks. Nice try...but we figured you out.
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.
I bought 2 DP-758.I tried to use my 4G SD card from my cell phone and my digital camera, but the DP-758 would not recognize it. I had to order older (slower?) 2G SD cards.After the DP=758 recognized them, they run through the slide-show a couple of times, then stop at the setup screen. The menu has nowhere to set it to continuous.The resolution isn't very sharp.When I call the help line I sit on hold, being told my position in the queue. Several minutes after being told I'm #1 in the queue, I am told to hang up and call back at a later time because all CSRs are busy helping other customers. This has happened TWICE! This is completely unacceptable.I have received substandard products and even worse customer service. I hope I'm not stuck with 2 unacceptable photo frames. Coby still hasn't responded to my email request (over 2 weeks).Spend your money on another frame from a different manufacturer.
I got this for couple months ago and I didn't really like it because couldn't burn any dvd. it burn but it always stop in the middle. it was my first time trying verbatim dvdR. wasn't so happy about this product. I waste about 20 disc. not so good product.
YET ANOTHER DEAD PANEL.Purchased for $650 on 12/27/07 and the screen died 18 months later. I took it to a repair shop who assessed a nice $50 diagnostic fee (not uncommon) to tell me that the panel is dead. The shop tells me that the panel is prohibitively expensive to replace and I may as well buy a new TV. Toshiba doesn't even sell them the part. Let me tell you, THIS IS THE LAST TOSHIBA I'll ever purchase.Toshiba "Customer Support" is useless and tells me there is nothing they can do as Toshiba does not publicize the length of time that the TV will last. Saying that I can either repair or scrap it. Absolutely worthless.Thanks a lot Toshiba, you know of all the failed panels. Until there's a class action against you I guess we'll have to wait it out.
There should at least be a warning for something like that considering how Comcast is the most widely used cable internet provider.
This is both a good and bad product. The armor for the body is well designed and helps the D60, which is smaller than a normal SLR, feel more comfortable in my large hands. The lens armor is VERY POORLY designed. It slips off the lens easily and, most importantly, whoever designed it, never tried using it with the flash. IT BLOCKS THE LIGHT FROM THE FLASH so that every picture shot with flash has a dark circle at the bottom. I end up leaving it off the camera most of the time.
Too much bass, weak mid-range. Music sounds muddled and lacks clarity. Imaging is OK. Maybe good for hard rock and heavy metal, but not suitable for classical music, country, jazz etc. Bose MediaMate is better.
BEWAREAt the bottom of my review I detail the frequency info regarding the International range (87.5-87.9).First of all, Amazon has this product mislabeled. The item you are purchasing is the "iTrip Auto Universal Plus", by Griffin Technology (griffintechnology.com; it doesn't sound like they make these anymore, but who knows).I've used the 2010 iTrip Auto, and now the 2011 iTrip Auto Universal Plus. I purchased this item solely for the radio transmitter. I have not used, and don't plan on using, the USB power adapter (I charge my iPod at my computer). The 2010 product seemed to be better, and here's why.--------------MOST IMPORTANT PART:The major flaw of this product is that it shuts down after 50 seconds of "silence." It cannot detect that your plugged in device is on, nor does it stay on even though it's plugged into the lighter jack. Here's what the packaging says:"Automatic ShutoffAfter 50 seconds of silence, iTrip will go into a low-powered "shut-off" mode. To wake iTrip up, raise the volume, pause and resume playing music on your player, or disconnect and reconnect power to your iTrip."Are you kidding me? That's the worst design choice I've ever seen! You have to adjust the volume on your iPod constantly or press a button on the iTrip to reset the 50 second timer. I literally drive around holding this junk in my right hand, pressing the preset button (having set all of them to 87.9) constantly to avoid having it fuzz out (I blast my music, then it shuts off, and I get a wall of white noise) when I day dream. 50 seconds is less than a mile, and usually about 3-8 blocks.This design flaw makes the product a POS. Don't waste your time.-----------------------Having pointed out the worst: signal quality is good, but won't beat out radio stations. You have to find large gaps between signals (so if there is a .4 to .6 gap between stations your radio picks up, you found a good place).Buttons are easy to use, sound quality is perfect for me (I listen to metal, trance/dubstep/chillout/D&B;, mantras, anything; love bass, which comes across really well with the bass booster on my iPod Nano 2nd Gen).Best part is the international mode. When enabled you can put the signal below 88.1 FM. This means that normal radio stations won't interfere. HOWEVER, two things I noticed. First, I did get a signal from a station at 87.9, but it was fairly light. This product beat it out, and I haven't heard that signal since, which I picked up in front of my home. Secondly, the low 87.5-87.9 range may not be picked up by your stereo! My car stereo only goes down to 87.9, so I can't get the best unadulterated signal. Make sure you check what capabilities your stereo has before buying this product! Dealing with the normal range sucks. I just keep this at 87.9, set all the presets to 87.9, and mash the preset button every 49 seconds whenever the POS junk turns off.BEWARE
A few things I didn't see in the product description here are the poor compatibility with the older IPODs. e.g. my 20MB version.- The remote doesn't work properly on the older IPODs (only the volume and on/off buttons not the back/forward buttons etc.)- The older IPODs connect via a wire and balance on the system without "locking" properly into the system.- It doesn't charge the (older) IPOD as claimed.BTW - the instructions (as noted in the reviews by others) are just awful.Apart from that it's OK.
The device sends and receives skype calls just fine but guess what. When you press the end call key on your phone. The skype software closes. Tried to resolve the problem at the company's website and there are no support pages, just more crap for sale. Also when you try to dial a number with your phones keypad, the skype program open up and starts dialing but you still got to walk over to the computer and click dial.
This vcr/dvd player ate my vhs tape after 3 months. It ate it and then got stuck inside the machine. I got it unstuck but it now no longer plays vhs tapes. Something broke when the machine ate the video. It is now just a dvd player. Dont waste your money.
Let me state by saying i usually love Klipsch products, but these speakers have been nothing but a let down. First off the right channel eventually cut completely out on the back of the amp. The satelites have terrible coverage for mid and high tones. Not worth the money. For the same price, go buy a used reciever, and some small shelf speakers.
The mount received was Very poor product/performance. It appeared to be a used and repaired. Suction cup would not stick at all. Surely alterered as Garmin would never put out prodeuct like one I received. Would not reorder fom this Co.
I guess you live and learn by not reading about the product ahead of time.Pros: Mouse is very comfortable and for a power user, the button assignments are great. It's the only thing that actually worked.Cons: Where to start. After I received the package I set everything up using the provided installation CD. After finishing the installation, the mouse was working correctly but it didn't detect the keyboard. Afte trying several of the troubleshooting tips, I finally tried looking for a software update. Sure enough, there was a newer version of the software. After downloading and installing the updates, I was finally able to get the keyboard to work. After about 3 days of using the keyboard, it started not responding and showed the "Connecting..." dialog on the display. After waiting for it to connect and having it never do so, I reinstalled the software to get it working again. Again, after a couple of days I had the same issue with it not connecting. And yet again, reinstalling the software was the only solution that fixed it. As a side note, no additional software or hardware was installed during this time that would have affected the performance of the keyboard.This keyboard/mouse combo is a piece of garbage that I am STILL waiting to either get replaced or receive a refund for. Amazon refers you to Logitech, and Logitech says that you must ship them the product for replacement and that it will take up to 8 WEEKS to get another one. I've been a big Logitech supporter up until now, but this is the end of getting crappy products and product support.And as a side note, any keyboard and mouse requiring a 300mb driver and "software" package, along with an 80mb update should be steered clear of.
I was very happy with this radio until after a year. The display started to fade & now it's totally gone. I contacted Sangean (via Email) I was told to send it in but never did. I use it now in my basement. If it wasn't for this problem, I would give it a very high rating. Excellent sound & reception. The batteries also lasted a long time.
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.
Well actually looking for something other than Dazzle which I own. Some advice... First Vista completely changed the video and audio infrastructure in windows as compared to XP. Some developers were caught off guard and are having problems porting to vista. So Dazzle and Xpress really are for XP. I have heard of some success with updated drivers on vista but its not easy. Second MPEG is not frame by frame compression like JPEG. MPEG editors are quirky by nature because the codec doesnt allow frame by frame editing. Better to capture to AVI, edit, than output to whatever you want like MPEG. Third always try to use the video editing that comes with windows if you can. Each editing software, and there are some crappy ones, will install drivers and codecs on your box that may conflict with existing ones. Stick with the big vendors that you trust like adobe or roxio etc.I was hoping to use dazzle, and perhaps xpress, on my new vista machine. I havent had success with dazzle as of yet on vista. Although it works fine on my XP box but it is slow because it is old.
Broke within 12 hours of purchase - very cumbersome and non-flexible for different types of cars. Wouldn't recommend.
I have had this product for ever and I advise you not to buy it, your internet will drop constantly and not go back on, when you call Belkin, they dont help either just keep telling me to unplug router, unplug modem, then turn off computer. And its not my modem that has the problem because when I plug the modem only into the computer it works fine, but I have 3 computers in the house 2 wire connected and on wireless. DO NOT BUY
This has been my most disappointing Amazon experience and I have purchased quite a bit from Amazon this past year. When I received the Sennheiser CX300-B earbuds, I immediately plugged them into my new 5G Nano. The music sounded distant. It was not placement of the buds in my ears. It has something to do with manufacture of the 3.5mm plug. When I moved it around or pressed it harder into the Nano, the buds occasionally played loudly (normally) instead of as though through a tin can. But it would not hold its position and the sound would revert to junk. When I tried Apple buds, the sound was full. I fully expected to return the headphones, but found Digital Media Source has a no return policy on headphones. When coupled with the $5.95 shipping fee, my total $30.94 investment was a total waste of money. I have no faith in Sennheiser (I remember their prior quality for over the ear headphones) and absolutely none in Digital Media Source. I am also disappointed that Amazon would include as a merchant an outfit with a no return policy. I'll have to return to a bricks and mortar store for further audio needs. I hate wasting money like that, though I will try to remedy the situation with a trip to Radio Shack for a replacement plug. What a hassle and mistake.
After 1 year of use it started showing green vertical pinstripes on alternate pixel columns.It has been 7 weeks now after repeated phone calls and promised email status updates that never happened. I am finally being told I am going to get a refund - not a replacement or repair. That in itself is unusual, it suggests to me there is something seriously wrong with the product, if they cannot or will not repair or replace it. Just yesterday they told me I was approved for a refund, but it may take UP TO 21 BUSINESS DAYS to receive it! What kind of business takes 21 days to cut a cheque? I have been a long term Samsung customer, (Typing this on a Syncmaster 2443 and my wife uses a 216 BW ) but I have had it with them. Ordered a replacement from Dell which I expect will be here long before I see my money back. (If ever)It's cheap and tempting and looks great up until it dies. Then woe to you trying to get a repair/replacement/refund!
These are cute and comfortable, but the cord is way longer than it needs to be to reach any gizmo you're holding, sitting next to, or have in your pocket. The cord's so long I've accidentally kneeled on it and pulled the earbuds straight out of my ears. So that's not cool.The other problem is that if you jiggle or twist the jack, the sound cuts in and out and gets all fuzzy. The earbuds that came with my mp3 player didn't do that.
Cables ordered from 1D4US are NOT Cables to Go cables, they are Cable Master cables.Cables to Go cables are 5 star cables, Cable Master cables are an unknown to me... Currently using them, but prefer the peace of mind that comes with Cables to Go which is why I ordered these.Amazon needs to work on ensuring third party sellers are actually selling what they claim to be.Cable Master are a noticeably lower quality than Cables to Go. Hopefully they will serve me well, but I must give this 1 star because of the deception and incorrect received item. Price was too low to go through the effort of returning, which is most likely the goal of 1D4US.
The sound quality is just bad. I have a dying, 9-year old-sony discman that I used as comparison (w/same cd and headphones) and the dying, grinding, gasping discman still had much better sound quality than the NE510. I'm returning it.
This is one hell of a cable. You'd think how hard is it to make a cable that works? After all, it such a simple piece of hardware. Well it doesn't even fit into the video card slot, as the plastic is not in the shape of the socket, let alone deliver the power. This is trash. What a waste of $10. This is what you get for cheap electronics, sold for cheap price, with shipping that costs more than the item. Look elsewhere for a cable. And be happy you had a guinea pig test it out for you.
You walk into you're favorite electronics store in the world: Best Buy. After you look at the latest models of HDTV's, DVD players, and surround sound systems for hours on end, you come across those objects that seemingly everyone around you owns -the iPod.The iPod name in today's society have become synonymous to the MP3 player due to its supreme domination in the MP3 player market shares (the Apple market share of all MP3 players is currently about 80%.). Its prosperity and popularity has never been better, and it has definitely earned the respect as the marketing monster.As you are looking on the MP3 player shelf, you notice for the first time that there are other brands competing with Apple. Why have these brands been minimized in comparison to the iPod? The curtain of iPod popularity has successfully hidden these products from buyers. Most players and accessories available at stores are, in fact, Apple; you may see a Creative product or two.The reason for the iPod success is obvious. Apple was the first to introduce the MP3 player to the world in 2001, and they immediately took advantage of it. Do you remember the nonstop commercials of the dancing silhouettes with iPods always running? I'm sure you've seen the billboards along the road, or maybe you've even seen the iPod trains (go Google it for yourself). Apple has spent bazillions in advertisements and, as a result, successfully formed a national, actually worldwide, culture of iPods. A friend of mine asked me the other day, "So when are you getting an iPod?" I told him I didn't know I had to get an iPod MP3 player.Because you are a music lover, you want the best MP3 player there is, whether it is the best buy for money or for quality. You are intrigued by these mysterious brands and decide to research them. You decide that you want a hard-disk player that can hold your astonishing collection of music (and possibly video). Now that you have your search criteria, you compare and contrast the different brands of players.As of today, the iRiver H10 model has the best buy per GB. For new as low as $180, you will have 20GB of memory plus features like the voice recorder, FM-tuner, and text file displaying. Is it too good to be true? Apparently not.One of the recent models -Creative Zen Vision: M-has the potential of being a true "iPod killer." In the red corner, we have the Vision: M with the same screen size of the iPod video but**comes in many more colors** has better sound quality**has a better screen (proof: http://www.everythingusb.com/creative_zen_vision:m_30gb.html)**and includes the features which the iPod lacks:*FM-tuner*availability of multiple music stores*deletion of music during operation*an adapter (unlike the iPod which you must find a computer to plug into)*includes support for the important and widely used music formats*and most importantly a battery life 2X the iPod Video.The Vision: M with all its yummy goodness may be purchased at a lower price than its competitor, though most post them at the same price.In the blue corner, we have the iPod Video with:**half inch thickness (in comparison to the Vision: M with .7")**a supposedly sleeker design**and lyric display.They both share the same capacity (unless you're a total freak with way too many songs for your own good and need an iPod Video 60GB) and have a voice recorder.In essence, Apple has blinded the world of other MP3 players. If these two great players-iRiver H10 and Creative Zen Vision: M-were advertised as much as the iPod, people would discover which one is worth the money. It's only logical that iPod is not as good as these players. Do your research; don't get an iPod; and spend your money wisely.
This curling iron is being returned. The number one reason is that the on/off switch's design and placement is awful. I turned it off several times without noticing right away. Another thing I didn't like is that there's no indicator for when it has reached the temperature. Also, the "cool tip" still gets a bit hot. And last but certainly not least, the CURLS DID NOT LAST!! I tried a few of the temperature settings and my curls were falling out before I was even done with all my hair!
I used to use this product all the time to make poster board-size (18"x24") signs. It was wonderful to work with and protected the signs from weather, even driving rain. Something happened to the quality about 5 years ago. The product went from great to impossible-to-use. I am in the market for a replacement product. Avery needs to get its act together!
This so-so monitor is over-rated by consumer.The price is CHEAP compared to the other 22" (even with other NEC 22"s)Problem is very obvious, geometry and convergence at any resolution.Move to higher res. and text will become blurry.Very good for playing games (low resolution like 800x600 or 1024x768). Not recommended if you want to use higher than 1280x1024 res for regular use (Internet, word, etc.)In other words, this would make a good monitor for my parents.
these batteries have a fast self-discharge. their not as bad as duracell 2650mah but their still pretty bad. stick with accuevolution or eneloop
IM NOT ONE TO LISTEN TO LOUD MUSIC OR MUSIC WITH ALOT OF BASS IN IT ANYMORE, THEY WHERE CHEAP SO I FIGURED Y NOT BC MY STOCK SPEAKERS WHERE SHOT, AFTER 3 WEEKS ONE SIDE TOOK A CRAP AND NOW HAVE TO HAVE THE BASS IN THE NEG. JUST SO I DONT HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE POPPIN AND CRACKLING NOISE, ILL BE BUYING A WAY BETTER SET WITH A BETTER CROSSOVER SO THIS WONT HAPPEN AGAIN
I bought the Sangean DT-180V AM/FM/TV Band Pocket Radio to replace a Sony digital pocket radio that aged ungracefully. I do not know how the Sangean will age yet, but the reception is a major disappointment. To be clear about it, it is only used to listen to an NPR FM station in a major city. No AM stations, no obscure radio station, no out of the way towns or remote locations. No mater where I walk, reception is consistently not good, and significantly worse than what I had with the Sony radio (which was not perfect either, but definitely reasonable). For lack of motivation to purchase another Sony radio and after not finding a better option my conclusion is that the only solution is to listen to the "radio" via podcasts or other forms of digitally downloaded content.
Do not count on support or replacement. My remote control unit quit working after the first month. The remote control unit is necessary to access any features but basic play using buttons on the front of the player. I have been waiting for 3 months for a replacement remote control and am told month after month that they are on backorder. Service told me that there are no numbers to enter on another multi-purpose remote unit that you can buy(or enter on your cable box remote) and only the remote control from Apex will work with the ADV-3800. Apex refuses to accept return of the entire unit for replacement. The 90 day warranty has long since expired and I remain without full use of the unit, apparently indefinitely. I will not buy anything else from Apex Digital, Inc. since they they do not provide acceptable sevice and support to their customers.
I cannot upload any video from the camera (a powershot A610) to computer. I can only infer that this is a card problem since I've tried uploading into other computers and have no luck, and also the photos upload fine, just not the video. I've even tried to browse the card by folder instead of using Window's photo uploading tool, still does not work. Anyone else have the same problem?
The product does not work as advertised. It does not block the view of your screen, unless you look at it from an inclination of about 80 degrees. It just obscures your screen making it more difficult to read text displayed at the screen but still making it possible to see what you are doing. There is no way someone will believe that you are working in front of a turned off computer as others stated. The notch the filter has in it's top side is also very disturbing. The filter will cut down brightness of the screen in say aprox. 10%, so the notch will be seen as a very bright spot on the screen. The upsetting thing about this notch is that there is no need for it to exist.In conclusion, if you want a filter to block the view of your screen as advertised by this product, don buy this one, since it does not the job.
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!
Misleading box cover has a young athlete in motion with a sheen of sweat. Less than 1/2 lap on the track the buds are getting loose, and one falls out. Might be good for a power walk but nothing more energetic than that. Would give it 0 starts if I could.
AVERY SELF ADHESIVE LAMINATE ROLL DID NOT PULL AWAY FROM THE PAPER BACKING PROPERLY THAT IS IF YOU COULD EVEN GET IT STARTED. THE LAMINATE LEFT LOTS OF MARKS AND EVEN CRACKED WHEN I TRIED TO REMOVE THE BACKING. I WOULD NOT RECOMEND IT AT ALL.
The product is fine but why would Amazon bundle a memory stick with camera that it won't fit? Here I am with a memory stick that doesn't fit the camera that I bought my daughter for Christmas, so she couldn't take any Christmas pictures. Then I had to go out and buy one after Christmas for three times as much and I still have the memory stick pro which is useless to us.
Well, I managed to get about 6 months out of these headphones before one side completely went out. Thankfully, the monster warrany kicked in. Unfortunately, customer service was inconsistent. The first person I spoke to was very nice, gave me an RMA, and that was that- back in May. Then, a week ago, I called to see when I would recieve my replacement, and the customer service rep said they were shipping it that very day!!! Great!!One problem- that was a lie! I called, again, today, and found out they were on back-order through July. Finally, after clearly becoming frustrated with everything, they agreed to send me Dr. Dre headphones instead. I guess they're the same price, but not my first choice. It would have been nice if they upgraded the same headphones to the next tier up, but at least it's better than waiting several months for non-defective headphones.Overall, I'd say wait to buy these only when they are on sale. And be advised there are reliablity issues. I'll do another review of the dr. dre headphones after I have a chance to try them out.
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 ****
Beware don't work with macbook pro, I've tried in American, Continental and Delta even in my car, in the airlines blew the fuse in my car I get a green light but don't charge the battery.
This is a nice enough case but, after just 3-4 weeks use, the belt clip tore away from the back. There is insufficient reinforcement in this area. You may not be as rough on it as I was, but I have owned other, cheaper cell phone cases that never did this. Sorry to report this because I have liked other DLO products.
I won't just call this printer a rip-off and walk away. No I think there is something more sinister afoot that needs to be addressed head-on. You see, I noticed the ink cartridges that came with my printer went empty almost immediately. I'm talking after only having printed between 40 or 50 pages TOPS. So I thought since they were "freebie" cartridges they weren't filled all the way up. Surely when I purchased new cartridges the ink would last much much longer. WRONG!I didn't print more than about 50 pages again before the black started getting a warning signal that it was going empty. NOW I was getting ticked. I had JUST paid an outrageous $80 for the ink cartridges and they were already going empty. There was NO WAY I was going to buy another set of cartridges for this printer so I went back to using my old printer. However I still needed to use the Canon MP530 to do scanning because the old one wouldn't scan with my Mac. Or so I thought. I later downloaded updated software that made scanning possible.Since the black cartridge was not quite empty I thought the scanner would keep working as long as I never printed. WRONG AGAIN! I was able scan about two times. The third time the black cartridge had gone empty and now NOTHING would work. The other cartridges also started showing up as empty as well. I looked and the cartridges ARE empty. So HOW exactly were the ink cartridges going empty if I wasn't printing? There are two possible explanations. One, every time you turn the printer on and off it could be spending ink doing a "cleaning". Two, the ink could be evaporating. My guess is it's both. With both sets of cartridges ALL the cartridges have gone empty about the same time. I estimate I paid about $1.60 a page for the amount of printing I did with the second set of cartridges. THAT'S AN OUTRAGE! Looking at the negative reviews I can see I'm not the only one having this problem.And by the way lets be clear about something. I mentioned I went back to using my old printer. I'm not going to mention which one. But I will say that printer sat for awhile before I went back to using it. I don't print frequently so we're talking about a year before I went back to using the old standby. And the ink cartridges had been used a quite a bit before I stopped using it--easily over 100 pages. But when I went back to using the old standby the ink had NOT evaporated. I've done a fair amount of printing with those SAME old ink cartridges since I started using that printer again. Between 35 and 50 pages I would guess--maybe more. The black is getting low but they are STILL not empty. The important thing I want to note is the cartridges on my old printer are a FRACTION the size of the Canon printer's cartridges. You'd think the Canon cartridges would last 5 times longer.As far as I'm concerned the Canon ink cartridges for the MP530 printer are specifically and purposely design to go empty at an absurdly fast rate--even if you leave it sitting. It should be illegal for Canon to do that. At a BARE minimum there needs to be a consumer fraud investigation opened regarding the excessive use of ink on these printers. These printers really need to just be pulled from the market. In addition it would be nice if a class action suit were opened so that those of us who were burned buying this printer can recover some of our money. On a more personal level I'd very much like to see the people responsible for putting this printer on the market tarred and feathered and the whole affair posted on Youtube. In lieu of that it would do my heart good to see them working in the mailroom or cleaning toilets.
for the money i paid for this it was a waste. it was trashed in a day. the screen is way too small and the controls were difficult for even me to figure out.
Nice looking bag. Laptop pouch way too small. Will not accommodate basic Dell notebook. I had to return this item.
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.
The Griffin iTrip Universal Transmitter and Charger does work once you find a station that doesn't get interference from radio broadcasts. I didn't realize when I purchased this that the sound quality would be so bad though. Reading about FM transmitters, this probably isn't any worse or better than any other FM transmitter. If you don't mind your music sounding like it is being played through a thin pillow, you really can't go wrong for the price of this item.
I order these earbuds to replace a pair of OEM ipod earbuds. For the most part the reviewers talked them up pretty well and they seemed to be worth a try. The only way I can describe these earbuds are that they are very, very bass heavy. No amount of EQ could could correct this. If you love the sound of bass you will probably think these are the greatest but you can also buy bass heavy earbuds for $2 a pair all day long. Everyone has their own preference in the type of sound they like from a pair of earbuds. I know that these just didn't do it for me.
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.
As a MAc lover I sad;y must report that this model isnt ready for public consumption. I have used this machine extensively and find it slower than the G5 in many instances and just barely faster in ones it runs natively. I am getting results of 10-20% faster instead of 100-200% that Apple had reported. and this machine LOVES Ram. If you are one of the brave ones get the MAX Ram you can because with all the translating, it needs it!!! For me, the G5 is much more stable and the Intel models, until all programs run natiely and without Rosetta, just doesnt improve things enough to switch at this time.Be careful witht this model until Apple works out the kinks. Its far from being ready for us IMO. I would get the iMac 2.1 G5-iSight model 20" to be exact if I were you.
I bought this charger and charged it to my moms credit card because I lost the charger to my Nikon d300. Well, the charger arrived in good timing (two days) but it WILL NOT charge my battery, I seriously need advice or help or something because I'm afraid that I wasted 45 dollars on a charger that does not work. am I doing something wrong? please anybody feel free to respond.
Works great, can't believe others charge ten times more. Now I know why they call it "Monster".
I bought this mouse to replace my Microsoft wireless notebook optical mouse, which stopped working after a few months. This mouse was far quicker to follow suit. The camera within appears to have just died, and this is from very normal use. No rough surfaces, no gaming to stress it. I was dragging it very quickly around and it just stopped working.
I bought one of these radios at CVS for $9.99 after Hurricane wilma, just to get info about what was happening as far as storm relief. Well, it does crank up easily, and the power lasted longer than they suggested, at least in my case. The impresssive performance ended there, unfortunately. Only AM works, and nothing else. You switch it to FM, and it is static across the entire dial. It will not pick up even one station. When you switch it to Weather band, which is the MAIN reason I bought it, it picks up only ONE station. This station depends upon your location in the country, and IS NOT a weather warning band. In both locations I have been, one in TX, and one in Ft. Lauderdale, it has managed to pick up a religious station. Is this some kind of joke? Save your money, unless they let you test it first. Make SURE it works before you buy.***Update. I pulled it out to make sure it would work for this year(AM only, lol). I cranked it until the light said full charge, and it worked only for about 4-5 minutes. Last year it was working about 25-30 minutes on less charge.***Update two***Was that glorious info about the Noaa band meant for me? If it was I can tell you I know all about the NOAA stations. I have a full time weather radio in my truck, and know full well how to use it....***
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.
Bought the Toshiba Regza 32" HDTV in January of '08 and it worked just fine until yesterday when it suddenly lost its picture. Audio works fine and I can change channels, but no picture, just a blank screen. After reading the reviews here I guess I have joined the ranks of the poor souls who paid alot of money for a TV only to have it last less than 2 years. I liked this TV until yesterday. Toshiba can kiss my you know what......I'll never buy one of their products again. Unfortunately I have another Toshiba flat screen in the bedroom.....guess I'll wait and see how long it lasts. I'm buying a new TV tonight and I'll see what can be done with the Toshiba.....maybe I'll take it back to the store and leave it in front of their door. They can use it for a door stop. Buyers.....I would consider what we are saying here.....think about it.
Netgear has great exterior design, however, its hardware inside is totally useless. It frequently stop working in higher temperature, by that, I mean 70F, especially when more than one people connect to it. It works fine for a while (but still slower than its optimal speed) after replug the power cord. However, I still need to replug it at lease once a day. And it's not just my netgear have problem like that, but also my friend's and the dialing one (different model, but with the same issue) in my apartment. So before Netgear fixes this problem, I won't buy any netgear router for a while.
I thought I was buying a Japanese Dell Inspiron 6000 battery. Nope. It's Chinese made Dell Inspiron 6000 WITHOUT serial numbers to check the status of the battery. Not placing this defective product in my laptop not knowing it'll cause a fire.
These headphones have pretty solid reviews and they're Sennheiser, so they seemed like a sure thing. Unfortunately, they just don't sound good at all! I'm no audiophile but these headphones are about the same as or worse than my iPod buds. The sound is really a muddy, tinny mess most of the time and the bass is probably worse than my iPod set. Maybe I got a broken pair or something? Maybe my ears don't work? I tried these on my computer and iPod with no great results.Edit: if you set the EQ on your iPod to "Small Speakers" these sound OK
I am constantly watching Logitech's site for software updates. This thing is a piece of junk as is. I recommend an old-fashioned balled mouse with an inch of dust on the inner rollers over this thing. My mouse floats all over the place. My precision tolerance is about a half and inch on the screen. One software update has been released for it, and I swear it made the thing worse. Bluetooth connectivity went to pot. The LCD screen on the keyboard now works sometimes, and those repetative kkkkkeystrokes are painfully annoying. Don't buy it... unless you want to buy mine!!!! (I'll make you a real deal!)
I thought my Visor was great. It was easy to use and it was very easily expandable. I was amazed at how manyt hings I could do on it given the right program. But I had one rather large problem. You see, every unit comes with a plastic cover that snaps on to protect the screen. I thought this was a pretty good idea. But sometimes the clip got stuck in the crack between the casing of the unit. This was never a big problem and I went on using it for a couple months. I didnt think it was a big problem until one day I was taking the cover off and it pried the two halves of the unit apart. It was only open a split second before snapping shut but that was all it needed. The bending caused the screen to break on the inside. After talking to a couple people at Handspring Customer Service, I find that even though it was through a faulty product, I must pay 100 dollars to get my screen fixed. If you are going to buy any Handspring PDA, I suggest you find something to replace the plastic covering as soon as you buy it. While I havnt heard of any other screens breaking this way, others have told me that their covers do sometimes get stuck in between the two halves of the units casing.
If you are looking for a DVR that you can use with your Home AV system and take on the road, save your money and do not buy this device. The menuing system is HORRIBLE. Why they invented button icons instead of using standard conventions is beyond me. There should be one SELECT button, but there are several, depending upon which menu you are in. Just changing the sound from headphones to internal speaker is difficult. The internal speaker is OFF when it looks like it is on, and ON when it looks like it is off. You must also keep movie file size around 1gb or the playback will only show up to that point! Hooking it up to a home system works, but can be tricky depending upon the number of inputs you have on your home theater system. It is a cool device, but the drawbacks make it not worth the price. I'm a total techie, and this device stays in a drawer because it is just too difficult to work the device.
What ever you do dont buy this thing. It worked really well for the first few months, then it started to screw up. After that it messed up all of my programs on my computer and whenever my dad tried to fix it the tablet said, "KERNEL ERROR" most of you know what a kernel is,and for those who dont it means like(computer terms) the internal program.WHAT EVER YOU DO DONT BUY THIS THING.It messed up my whole computer(it was new too!), and it could mess up yours too.
I could not even get the Targus drivers to install on my Windows XP Home Laptop--had to return product because it did not work.
Not Nikon, cheap knock-off, passed off as original Nikon cap. Spend the extra three or four bucks to get factory Nikon cap with free shipping! (shipping was more expensive than this cap)
I am an IT professional with 20 years experience. I've owned dozens of consumer routers, including 3 WGR614s. (Long story why I bought three routers that suck but beyond the scope of this review.) I've owned products from Linksys, other Netgear models, D-Link, Buffalo, and many others.It is, without a doubt, the single worst consumer-oriented networking product I have purchased to date. Performance is terrible, configuration is problematic, it is nearly impossible to make it work as configured for modestly "advanced" requirements (e.g. port forwarding). And it constantly drops wireless connections (with optimal placement and configuration where other wifi routers shine). It just completely sucks. Avoid at all costs.Virtually any other modern wireless router should easily be better. Lately it has been hard to go wrong with D-Link.
The camera takes great photos, and I can easily download to a Mac. However, ZoomBrowser Ex 5.7 will not install on Windows 2000. It's supposed to, but it generates a useless error message and bails. I have several older Canon cameras, but the older version of ZoomBrowser Ex (5.6) refuse to acknowledge the PowerShot SD800. I'll be returning my camera - it's obviously useless if I can't get the photos off of it.
This item was priced so low that I didn't even complain about it when it didn't work. It was 3 weeks in yransit from Hoj Kong' I tried it on several devices to no avail, just didn't work.
Well, i bought this dvd for my daugther last christmas, she used for a week and suddenly stop working... we still dont know what happened, it just went off!..Because i live outside the US, now im trying to figure out, how to return the item, IF YOU BUY THIS ITEM YOU'LL BE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ITS FUTURE...
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 waiting four months I fhinally cancelled the order.
Received Maxell CD-R Pro, the packaging was ok, but cd's are very bad quality. You can see dye is bleeding out towards center and reflective layer is damaged exactly in the same spot through almost all disks. In addition, reflective layer also has tiny visible holes in it - very bad, you will lose your data. I was surprised with these cd's, since I bought them previously from another store and they were great.
Or ANYWHERE that there is a lot of noise, the VOLUME just does not go high enough!! I loved this player until I tried to fly with it (and I was in first class!) and just finally gave up trying to watch a movie on it.I found the screen to be good and sharp and the colors were quite brilliant. I had no problem with the size of the screen.I use it when I am on the treadmill at the gym and with the volume turned up as high as possible, I am still able to hear the movies pretty much. The only problem is that occasionally when it is in my gym bag and in its own case, the "on" switch will be pushed by something in my bag and the battery will need to be recharged so they could work on making the switch a little more resistant.I plan on purchasing earphones that block out a lot of environmental noise and hopefully it will allow me to use this DVD player at airports.
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.
Just a quick note to say that the size they have listed is wrong. They say "3x2x3; 2 lbs". The actual size is 2.1x1.1x.5, and only a few ounces.A 2 lb keychain?Wow.
These are NOT null modem adapters. The label says they are but they are wired as straight through gender changers.I wasted my time trying to figure out why I couldn't connect to my GPS device because this was labeled wrong.
SD cards would not open in the computer for me to review any pictures, and it is very disappointing not to be able to check my the wildlife that I was trying to capture on disk.
bought this kit in anticipation of needing to clean the new camera with it. Well, maybe I was lucky after seeing the other reviews but the solution evaporated after about 3 months. It did not pour out as that would have been impossible in its position. I would avoid this kit for the reasons in the other reviews, though. Apart from the solution, the cloth seems good as it is huge.
OK I bought this because of all of the high reviews expaecting more channels and better signal, well, I got neither. I got the same channels and worse quality than before. I tried moving it and I lost one of the two I already had and if people say that maybe there are just two in the area, I researched it there are at least four maybe five. Do not buy the glorified piece of junk!
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.
This thing is a piece of junk. It died on me today and it's just over 1 yr old.
Sorry to say our Macally Icemouse stopped working properly within a couple of years of purchase. Often the mouse now signals a double click to the computer when only a single click has been made. Click and drag also does not work right. I'll be replacing it with an Apple Magic Mouse.
I had it for a month, never use it until five minutes ago. Opened the box, plugged in the wall outlet, plugged in the cell phone charger. Immediately, a loud "POP" and strong smell of something burning. The surge protector itself is FRIED!!! Good thing I haven't plugged in my cell phone to the charger. I unplugged it from the wall outlet, there goes straight into the trash can.
Bought this last year from amazon. Sounds like a good package. First and foremost, the tech support is limmited to 90 days after which you get charged like 30 bucks a call. Setting up my router would have been impossible without tech support as they told me certain drivers and files to download for my windows XP machine in order to make it work. The absolute most annoying thing is that the router seems to drop the connection frequently. I have looked this up on several other review sites and I am not alone. If you're going to spend money on a router, don't by netgear for 2 reasons: 1 horrible tech support and 2: crappy product. Not much more to say. Anyone wanna by my router? kia_md@hotmail.com
It would not work on my Vista or XP computers,they would not even recognize it. The software is NO GOOD, I went to the coby website to re download the software...NO HELP! I guess it's an item before its time....I'm returning it.
I was greatly looking forward to getting this DVD recorder. I thoroughly researched the category and thought Apex had an outstanding price.Only one problem. This DVD recorder is awful. It has a terrible menu system and remote control. The recorder had a lot of problems and I could never get Apex on the phone. I returned it.There was one positive, though. When the machine did actually record a DVD properly, the picture quality was excellent.
Just having received this filter without opportunity to use it yet, it was extremely annoying to find it previously opened and heavily smudged on both sides.Needing to painstakingly clean my new purchase is ridiculous. I'll live (...lol..) but come on!I assume this filter will perform well but this is my only chance to express my irritation so it gets a one.
you could also get the 1 or 2gb stick. or better yet wait for the 4 and 8gb sticks to come out later this year. they are makin it in a miniature form cause you cant get make a 4gb or more in that form factor. but it will be expensive on launch. thats why sandisk lowered the cost of their sticks, so they can release the the new ones.p.s. i dont have an account on this site (yet) thats y im using a kids reveiw
I've been using my Fujifilm for about 3 months now, and the bad things are starting to outweigh the good as I'm seeing the vast array of digital cameras on the market. I didn't have much time to choose between cameras when I bought this one, but it looked like a good deal. Looks can be deceiving though. I'm not saying it's a bad camera, and it may turn out to be excellent... for a beginner.First of all, the camera comes with a serial cable. No matter how much juice you try to pump through the cable, you only wind up getting about 1 picture per minute transfer time. That might be ok if you download your pictures once a day, but most people won't. Secondly, the picture-taking is much too slow if you're trying to capture something within a small time frame. There's a slight lag when pressing the button, about 1/2 to 1 second, which might sound unimportant in text, but it seems like a lot more when you're the one taking the picture. Not to mention the camera doesn't actually &quot;snap&quot; until you fully release the button, unlike most cameras usually snapping when you press the button. This makes it EXTREMELY hard to explain to someone if you want someone else to take a picture for you, like when you're on vacation. Besides the lag in the initial snap, you have to wait a good 6-7 seconds before you can take another picture. That's just unacceptable if you're trying to take a picture of something passing and you took the picture just a second too soon and want to get another try. There's no second chances. And lastly, the problem of storage. The Fujifilm comes with a 4 meg memory capacity. This only holds 13 pictures when the camera is set normally. If you want to get any decent space out of it, you'd have to purchase the 32 meg storage card, which costs 110 bucks. By this time, you've (I've) spent over 300 dollars and have a camera that's not as good as other 300+ dollar cameras.In summary, the only way I would recommend this camera is if a) You have plenty of time on your hands to download pictures b) You are taking pictures of lifeless objects c) You plan on downloading your pictures very oftenTake it for what it's worth.
I'm not happy at all!Ok. Long story short. In less then a week, after purchasing this, one of the slots where the screen opens and closes broke off. Tried to fix it, then, the DVD drive wouldn't work! I sent it back got my refund. I re-purchased the same computer laptop, Surprise surprise, dead pixels on the LCD screen. Returned it, was charged a restocking fee. Got another one. For no reason, one day the LCD just quit. Why did I attempt this three times? What was I thinking? Stay away from cheap, low prices pieces of garbage. It looked good. Under $700. 160 GB hard drive 1GB of ram, Dual layer DVD+/-RW drive upgradeable to 2. But, WARNING You get what you pay for, I guess.
This item didnt work at all.Im very dissapointed in it..i would NEVER recommend it to anyone at all.Total waste of money.
I have used a half dozen or so external enclosures, all varying in brand name and build quality. When I bought the Belkin, I hoped that paying for a brand name would reward me with something slightly more reliable than the status quo.The Belkin was a little disappointing. First of all, it comes together using a plastic top, two plastic sides that snap in, and a plastic front that snaps in as well. This means that the manufacturing process needs to ensure that the snap-in tabs on all the plastic pieces are right. In my case, they weren't. Second, while I had purchased a Plumax enclosure that looks almost identical to the Belkin a few months before (and I do mean identical -- they probably came out of the same factory in terms of the plastic parts), the chipsets were clearly different. I had difficulty getting a 200GB drive to be recognized via USB 2.0 on my Mac with the Belkin while the Plumax had handled it flawlessly. A trip to the Apple System Profiler revealed that the Plumax had used a Cypress chipset while the Belkin's was unrecognized.This was a few months ago, and Belkin may have changed its chipset providers and its build quality, but I think there are better enclosures out there. I've usually been happy with Belkin equipment, but I can't endorse this one.(To be specific, I wrote this review for the combination USB 2.0/Firewire enclosure, but the comments about build quality apply to this drive as their exteriors are identical.)
I bought this product before reading the reviews about it. I was looking for the Zalman one, which was about $50.00 and after adding it to my wish list the Thermaltake was suggested with a price of $37.00, much cheaper than the Zalman's one. I should had sticked with the first one. The Thermaltake Hardcano worked for about 15 minutes. Channel 2 (connect to my VGA card) was the first one to stop. Changed to channel 3 and 30 minutes later the channel 1 (on my CPU cooler) stop working, overheated and the PC shut down. I took it out, put my older reostat controller and gave up on this controller. Now I am waiting to receive my Zalman ZM-MFC2 Multi Fan Controller, bought few days ago.Conclusion: Don't waste your money on this Thermaltake Hardcano, it is garbage!
After reading the reviews I decided to purchase the Palm Z22. I had had the Palm V which I loved. When I got the Z22, I did like the size and weight, but I couldn't get it to synch. I kept getting error messages. So, I returned it. Not to say it isn't a great product, it just wasn't for me.
Be careful with this item shipped by J&R Music and Computer World. I purchased 6 of this due to the product image. It looks like leather and has a nice texture, BUT J&R Music and Computer World shipped a totaly different product, with another design in a vulgar plastic that doesn't looks like the image of this product. Very dissapointed.
Get a Sony or Panasonic if you can otherwise go for this. Inserting tape at the base of the camera is a pain. Menu is not intutive. The flip open OSD is difficult to get out and the hinge seems to be very frail. Installing the drivers was also not swift on Windows XP Pro. I had to really search throughly for where the driver was located in the CD provided. The start/off button is also hard to operate. If can't afford Sony or Panasonic than this might be an okay choice.
I'm a freelance videographer, i was looking for a Digital Voice Recorder that i could use while shooting weddings. My original plan was to place a recorder at the podioum to capture the audio of the readers during the ceremony, after doing a couple of tests on actual events (as a second unit of course) I found out a couple of BIG flaws.1) there's a terrible "hizz" on the entire audio file, and that's on both setting high and low.2) every 20 or 30 seconds i get a drop out on audio (like 6-8 frames) witch is less than a second long but still very anoying3) when the music starts playing the audio starts clipping (the signal gets to loud to be recorder and starts to saturate)4) the audio gets out of sync with the other recordersNOW i know the hizz is an easy fix for an editor, and the saturation/clipping on the music parts is not needed for my recordings, and the sync problem could be resolved by changing the speed by a very smal amount...BUT THE THING THAT I CAN'T FIX IS THE DROPOUTS/SKIPS on the audio... soo if you intend to have reliable audio for something important just get a voice recorder, BUT if you want to record one of your family members snooring in the midle of the night, this is a very inexpensive way of doing it and then playing it back to them (DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK... I GOT A BRUCED ARM!!!)
will not hold a charge and now will not charge so it is unuseable
Updated Review.HD looks awesome on the set. I did not know that the standard "broadcast" channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox) on HD can come through via an antenna - without cable or sat - with perfect reception; the channel is either perfect or it doesn't come in at all. Very cool. In my case, all I did was hook up an extra coaxial cable to the antenna-out and all those HD channels come in perfectly. Also, for you novices, the HD channels come in via other channel numbers (so a your CBS channel 2 may be channel 60 in HD - look on the web for listings).Anyway, as I said in the first version of this review, the thing about the TV that STILL drives me crazy that no one else has complained about is the noise the fan makes in the TV. I gotta tell you, that constant "humming" drives me nuts - I can hear it very clearly whenever the sound gets low. And it's coming from the fan vent cover in the back. Maybe I have a defect or something, or maybe I just have very sensitive ears, but my 5-year old 42" Sony projection TV makes not a hint of noise. Doesn't this bug anybody else?BTW, I switched from Dish to Comcast because Dish requires a $300 up-front payment to get an HD tuner with a DVR (plus a monthly fee). Comcast doesn't charge the upfront cost. I can't tell a great deal of difference between the cable and satellite, although some channels look better than others. Also, being in Los Angeles, my old Dish Network gave me East coast time feeds on most basic cable channels whereas Comcast is on a West coast feed, so now my favorite shows start three hours later!As for the TV, I think I'm going to send it back and get a Sony.
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.
Battery is slightly oversized making it even harder to install. The poor fit causes some parts to bend and it was very hard to put everything back in the case. After several weeks my ipod still works so no damage resulted. The screwdriver set is metal instead of the plastic ones some other sellers provide. The metal ones tend to gouge the case more than plastic ones so be careful. I haven't done a full battery life test but preliminary results are good.
The AMB03US mouse has a USB charging cable and rechargeable batteries. I have had one that has worked quite well for several years, but has gotten flaky and I wanted to replace it.Although I have TWICE ordered the 03 version shown above, what I received was the 04 version, which is not rechargeable.
This printer is useful if you're trying to recreate a very specific scene from Office Space. It also makes for a great gag gift.
I don't normally go out of my way to review products, good or bad, but Lenovo support has been so disappointing that I feel I have to warn others. I previously owned a Thinkpad T30. The motherboard failed in the first year, fortunately about a week before the warranty ran out, and so IBM replaced it. After that the computer worked two more years then stopped working, but it was out of warranty and literally falling apart (the keyboard popped up in places) so I went to a neighborhood store and bought a $600 Toshiba, which has worked great for the last four years and also has way better quality sound and graphics than the Thinkpad, the tradeoff being that it does weigh more.The x61 I bought is less than a year old, and the hard drive is now nonfunctional. Lenovo sent a refurbished hard drive as a replacement right away but instead of preinstalling Windows on it like you get when you buy the computer, they send a set of 7 CDs with very detailed and convoluted instructions that fail to mention you have to press F1 and set the BIOS to compatibility mode before installing the OS. I called tech support to learn that and then tried again, but the CDs still did not work, so after another couple hours on the phone with tech support, they sent me a second set. These also failed (disk 4 would not copy). Lest you think maybe I'm just not following directions, my husband also could not get the install procedure to work, and he has an MS in computer science from Stanford.Another few hours on the phone, including one support person who hung up on me, yielded the info that I could go to a local warranty service provider and have them "reimage the disk." Lo and behold, the companies recommended on Yelp and still listed on Lenovo's service provider page no longer do warranty repair because Lenovo does not pay them.Every time I call Lenovo I get a different answer, but after begging three different people to take the computer back and fix it there, I finally got one who agreed to send me a box so I can ship it back to have the OS installed. They refused, however, to check out my Ultrabay, which does not burn DVDs even though it is supposed to. Now, assuming I get my Thinkpad back with an operating system installed, I can look forward to spending the many hours it takes to reinstall all my software and print drivers, track down the receipts for software I downloaded and see if I can reinstall those without paying again, and then transfer my data files from my back-up external drive. If this is how you want to spend your free time and you love spending hours on the phone with tech support people, repeating to each one your name, address, phone numbers, machine type, serial number, and case number, by all means get a Lenovo.
Yeah sure, it is an easy setup out of the box. So what.... Once you are done with that easy task, the camera is about as lame of a piece of hardware as I have ever seen. The camera cannot be pointed outside - the brightness controls wont handle it. Sololink is basically a waste of time and money, even when it does work, which is not often, it is very glitchy. Just use IP monster or ddns.org for free - and they work. The camera is a cheap toy that is not really ready for actual use. Save your money or spend a bit more and get a real camera.
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
As soon as I received these cables I decided to test them by heading over to YouTube to download some clips of the Chipmunks singing Christmas carols. Man, I sure love their sweet singing, but it wasn't the wisest of choices.See, I keep on my computer desk a bottle of A1 steak sauce at all times because it's a really good ointment. If you have skin infections or problems with athletes foot, nothing works better. You never know when your pinky toe starts itching, it's even better than Gold Bond.Anyways, as soon the Chipmunks started singing I was getting this wierd class 3 resonance effect which caused my computer to explode and my bottle of A1 to shatter. Shocked isn't the word for it, but it gets even better! As soon as the smoke cleared I noticed that where my A1 bottle once stood, I had this sauce splatter, still smoldering, and it was in the image of Jesus. Hallelujah!!!!!Thank you Denon!
I was disappointed that the wholes in the top did not match up to the middle headphone jack and the top right 'hold' toggle on my ancient 20GB ipod. I ended up clipping the top with scissors, which sort of made it functional, though it is still a pain to get in and out of hold mode. As other's have noted, it's a bit floppy if you are exercising hard, but fine for the slow jog / walk, and the front of the ipod was very visable/useable, which was a nice changed from the older holder I had that blocked the control wheel.
Great concept but... One previous review stated that the ipod photo did not fit. I found the same thing. I contacted Altec Lansing by phone and despite removing the adapter my ipod would still not sit in the dock. It seemed "off center" and would not seat. The tech continued to tell me that it would fit, no luck.
The reason why I am giving this Coby Digital picture frame keychain only two stars is because it is not Mac compatible if you are using Leopard - Mac OS X 10.5. If you have a system running Tiger - Mac OS X 10.4 - as I luckily have, you will have no problems using this Keychain. It seems to me that Coby's support is just a twee bit lacking. However, I find little fault with the chain itself. I think the quality of the LCD display is more than acceptable, and it's simple enough to use. What I do not like about the keychain is that you have to tell it to charge the battery once you plug it into the included USB chord (which, of course, needs to be plugged into your computer, too). That should be automatic, IMHO. Also, while it is charging, it endlessly cycles through it's stored pictures. On a frame this small, that just seems a waste.
The first one i had was broken. So Amazon replaced it, quick. Thanks! Anyhow... It doesn't take a genius to figure out how to plug it in, but they could have given SOME instructions. What does the little knob do? Anything? I can't tell any difference. How should I point the antenna for best reception? People and objects moving about the house can affect the reception, channels come an go sometimes for no reason. I can get the same quality picture just by hooking up a long coax...
My requirements were the following:1. Skype compatiable2. Laptop compatible - Dell Precision M653. Linux compatible - Fedora Core 74. Small and compact - laptop bag storageThe product did not meet my requirements. The Under-the-ear was novel but awkward. The 10 foot cord was way too long.
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.
Was described as new but several pieces showed markings as if from a previous installation. The most obvious being the triple LNB component. Its plastic housing showed discoloration like you would expect from something having been sun-bleached. None of this would be really bothersome if everything worked. The dish was not able to pick up the 110 or 129 satellites. With the disappoinment of receiving a used and defective setup, I would have liked a full refund but that was not an option. I could only request a replacement LNB by returning the defective one at my own expense. I did not have the time to immediately test the replacement LNB upon receiving it so it has now been several months past. The dish with the replacement LNB now does not pick up any of the three satellites. With two days of attempted installation (a total of 10 hours), a signal could never be gained. Will make more attempts as time allows but I don't have much confidence in obtaining a successful outcome.
The frequency selected (such as 87.7) is not stable. It will automatically stoped 3 minutes after frequency set.
Bought this product from Amazon using Prime Acct. Amazon's customer service is great as headphone arrived within couple days. However, vendor ship a defect product. It was working for aroudn 15mins when just shutdown for no reason. What a piece of junk!It is now on its way back to the vendor for full refund.
I got this CD/Radio player as a gift, unpacked it, set it on the desk at my work and accidentally pulled it off the desk by moving away from it while wearing headphones. The player dropped to the floor, the CD player quit working. I exchanged it at the store for a new one. The new one lasted about 2 weeks, and maybe got dropped twice (by now i had bought a pouch for it to strap it to my waist and also to buffer any further falls). After that and maybe two more drops, the CD player was broken again. I still use it for the radio and have no complaints there, but of course it is a bulky portable radio only...
these headphones broke at the top hinge, after wearing them only 3 times! and they fit too snug in my ears. i bought these same earphones 6 years ago, and they lasted me 6 years without issue, until they broke earlier this year. i bought the same model as a replacement and found that it's a much tighter fit, AND they're so flimsy! ridiculous. sony - whatever you did to try to 'improve' this model, please go back to the design from 2000.
After upgrading to all Gigabit networking, I ended up using this router as a small local router for my Tivo. It was fine for several years and then it just died a few days ago. Only port 5 shows activity any longer - ports 1-4 are dead. I've never had a router fail like this before (and I have 5 in my current home network in various places all over the house).I was using the original transformer that came with it and measured the voltage - it was pumping out 10.6v under no load and 9.5v when connected to the Linksys. That's 26% over the proper voltage (7.5v)! It's quite possible that over-powering the unit during it's lifetime would have shortened its life.
Up to you, but I would buy a generic branded battery of the same type (Lithium BP522). I bought a generic battery and it works just as well -- saved me $50 !
It's sleek and everyone likes the looks and its made from Apple so it has a brand name. It also has cool touch buttons but iTunes is a pain to mess with, its insanely fragile, and users basically have no warranty for it. It is also extremely expensive compared to other companies' mp3 players like creative lab. With that said check out everyother mp3 player before if you want to buy it or have a rich or spolied friend get it and see if it works for them.
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.
The keyboard and mouse setup okay with VISTA. It works with my PC and software but I have no idea how the setup for the special keys work. Logitech did not send a manual with the product nor was there one on the CD that came with it. So, I seached Logitech's web page and there is no manual there for download either.I find this completely unacceptable for a hardware company to sell their products without any instructions for the user. I put this out there for you to consider when you are considering buying this item.
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.
I finally made it here to see what others are saying and cannot believe the love-fest for this substandard system. First, the speaker plugs are integrated.. look, it's just not that hard to figure out the +/- thing. Let go of my ears, Phillips. Next, the actual failures/inadequacies:1. iPod input, um, yeah. It does not consistently charge the 2 iPods we've tried. And, the input switching does not stop/pause playback on the iPod. So, they basically mapped the power input (kind of) and the audio output, but nothing else.2. DVD drawer is very flimsy and takes about 60 seconds to open. Count to 60 and you'll see why that's a problem.2. Subwoofer is passive (not-powered) and mine was failed after about 5 uses. Rattles terribly. So, then try to remove the cover to check it out or even replace? Nope, they glued the dang thing together rather than using, oh, I don't know, SCREWS!4. Audio will NOT sync with our TV.. no, not even by using the "audio sync" button. So, you are forced to use only the Phillips speakers... TV audio lags.5. Last straw - Now the HDMI output is syncing the video askew to the right on my 37" LCD (no, it's not the TV). I can see about half the picture.Unfortunately it's plastic so I will not burn it for pleasure. Though it was cheap, it was cheaper... GET IT? Buyer beware.
I bought this printer when i bought my g5 at an excellent price, because the price was $150 but with a rebate of 100$, anyways i was so happy with my new mac and my "photosmart printer" that was supossed to work perfectly... but after 1 month i realized this printer was driving me crazy, it prints so slow and is so noisy i couldn't stand it so i sold it and bought a brand new epson stylus rx 600 i'll post my review on that one any other time... if u want this for printing ms word documents be my guest, if you use graphic programs such as photoshop, illustrator or another one just forget about buying this printer
Afer reading all the 5-stars, i ordered this antenna. once i connected it to my HDTV i was shocked to see that it did not perform any better than a $10 rabbit ear antenna. I tried it both in doors and out doors, there was no improvement. I dont see a reason why i should pay $40 for this antenna. I would not recomment this to others. I am returning this NOW. I live around Los Angeles area.
This DVD player has terrible build quality and feels very cheap. It isn't even worth it at half the offerred price. Mine broke the day I received it. After playing it for about 30 minutes, it just turned off and would not turn on ever again. I returned it to Amazon, totally unimpressed.For not much more money, you could get a Toshiba or Phillips model, which are way more reliable.You may be tempted to think this Coby DVD player is a good buy but you actually get more bang for your buck and reliability with another player that won't just quit working on you.This DVD player is total garbage!
If you use a Mac, I advise you not to purchase this printer. In spite of the supposed support for OS X, most of the features of this printer are not available, as HP has not bothered to make the toolbox available for the Mac. I found this out having wasted a lot of hours trying to adjust print quality settings and FINALLY getting sombody at HP to tell me I can't access most of them. Now, not only will I return the printer, I'll never buy another HP product. False advertising.
Even though I saw the not so good reviews for this product initially, I figured it couldnt be that bad, and went ahead and bought it. I mean 20GB for $150 was a bargain. WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! freezes on transfers, freezes on random songs, turns on and drains the battery when it wants, piece of junk................all i need to say is get a paperclip ready to hit that reset button a grip of times.
The Amazon Product Description clearly indicates the presence of a USBHost on the front panel of this receiver. The product I received has none. This was a deal breaker for me. I did some research & as far as I can determine, the European model DOES have this feature but the U.S./Canada version does not. Also, the price has dropped twice in the week since my purchase but Amazon apparently will no longer price match themselves.
I bought this battery because it is OEM by Nikon and would benefit from good quality control. The battery was delivered propmptly, but was defective and would not charge. Another recent reviewer Nov. 2008 had a similar experience, so this is not an isolated event. Perhaps their stock is not fresh. In fairness to Amazon the refund process was timely. However there is still the factor of lost time and disappointment/frustration of receiving a defective product. I ordered the same OEM battery from another (non-Amazon) vendor for about $4 more. I received a working battery via FEDEX in 2 days. Sweet.
I've had several digital frames in the past. This product is grossly inferior to the others I've purchased. The slide show would freeze after only a few photos. I tried two different types and brands of memory cards (CF and SD) with different photo files on each, with the same freezing problem occurring each time. I tried twice to call customer service (good luck finding the number on the company's web site) and each time I was placed on hold for 10 minutes or more, waiting patiently while I was told what person in line I was. Both times, when I was 3rd or 4th in line, the system hung up and told me to call back later! I sent two emails with no response. I returned the frame and bought a brand I had purchased before. Stay away!!!
I bought this item thinking I could track my stats (which is what the product description said it could do). I got the unit and find out that it USED to be able to do this -- if you have a PC running an obsolete version of Windows and you must have a Serial Port!! Plus, if you try to buy the optional package that has the software/cable -- it isn't available. So you have this 'thing' that keeps all this data, but you can't do anything with it. I haven't tried it as just a stroke counter, but that's what it is -- if that works! Save your money.
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!!
I figured that for the low, low price of $.99, I'd take a chance on this book. Heck, five people said it was awesome. Of course, five others said it was terrible, but I've been misled before. This book felt like it had been written in a weekend. One with lots of beer or wine. The characters are so poorly defined, they change their minds about what they believe and what's important to them every time another character presents a small bit of information. "I'm not important! I"m not a pure-blood!" "But what if you are?" "Ok. Maybe I am." Ugh. It was much like a train wreck. I wanted to stop reading it many, many times, but every time I put it down, I picked it back up again because I can't stand to leave a book unfinished. Most of the time I like that about myself. This time... not so much. If you have never read Tolkien, Jordan, Sanderson, McCaffrey or the like, go right ahead. Read this book. You won't know the difference. Otherwise, if you're looking for novels about swords, skip this one and read Fred Saberhagen's sword novels or Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth novels.
Don't buy this product. The first one I got was DOA, plugged it in, nothing happened. I returned that one to Bestbuy, picked up a second one, that one worked for about 5 minutes then became completely unresponsive. D-Link must have had a bad batch of these come off the assembly line. I suggest avoiding it all together, I returned mine and bought a Belkin, works great and with far more printers.
I had a Epson Stylus 3000 several years ago. It developed streaks. I took it to Chicago, the only repair place in the area. I brought it home. There were still streaks. I took it back, brought it home and again there were streaks. Your recommended repair man was a good talker and a lousy technician.I gave the printer to Hamilton Tech in Davenport. I tried to order a new one but could not find the check-out button. Please cancel my order. I will not take a chance on another old printer. Erwin Weber, Rock Island, IL 61201.
I ordered this cable set to connect my laptop with my 10" Meade LX-200 telescope. After connecting, and getting no response from the scope, I spent weeks trying to troubleshoot the software and tried multiple PC's. Finally, I had to assume it was a bad RS232 chip on the telescopes circuit board. Before attemting to replace the chip, I purchased my own DB9/RJ12 connector and looked up the correct pin-out online. One site online (nineplanets or something) had the pinout listed just as the cable I bought was wired, but I noticed that the send was sending to one serial port and the recive was coming from another (the RS-232 chip has 2 ports). I rewired my DB9/RJ12 connection sending/recieving from the same port (not as the site indicates or this cable is wired) and it worked right away!
There's not much that I can add to these reviews that hasn't already been said. This is a piece of garbage, flawed from the ground up - the design of the interface and the features that actually do work is just as awful as the bugs that plague the software. Overall this DVR struck me as a prototype or a product mock-up - I am astounded that this device would actually be sold to consumers.I'm not sure what the impulse was behind the couple of favorable reviews here. I can only imagine that if this was someone's first experience with a DVR, they might be more forgiving and assume that all the problems in this unit are inherent in DVRs in general. THEY ARE NOT! This is a bad, poorly designed product. That's not an opinion. It is difficult to use where other units are simple and it doesn't work where other units do. You can't get less subjective than that.
First of all my name is Joe and I am 6' feet tall. I am used to real sound like hardcore music at all times. This system had me dissapointed because when I was playing the song &quot;Elvisd is Dead&quot; from The By2Bikers the speakers blew off out of the casing almost hitting my cat who was right beside the speakers enjoying the beats... Anyway its good overall, but I should suggest don't drink while listening to music so loud cause it is not good for the tympanic membrane of the aureola maximus.
I downloaded this guidebook as a planning tool but, you can not navigate around the book easily enough to plan a trip and I can't imagine myself using it as my reference while traveling. You really need to be able to access a detailed index in a guide book to make it work. You also need to be able to comprehend your districts or zones in the country to be able to find things quickly but, every zone in the Table of Contents is labeled with a Korean name instead of a general description like "northeast" or "central mountains" which the beginner needs when trying to figure their itinerary out. Maps cannot be quickly referenced either. Most of these difficulties are likely common to all e-reader guidebooks. For now I suggest sticking with a printed version, at least for this one.
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.
I am a beginner to DSLR photography. I recently bought an expensive (for me) 18 - 200mm lens for my Nikon D40 and wanted to protect that purchase with a UV filter. I chose this one based on price. Unfortunately, this filter has led to distorted photos for me. It's OK outside in normal sunlight; however with pictures that I take inside (particularly when using the flash), areas such as people's hair get a weird looking sheen (for lack of a better word) to them. It also seems to cause a less than sharp focus. I finally took the filter off after a couple of serieses of disappointing photos, and now my pics look as sharp as ever again.
I love archos, and I love my Gmini 20 GB player, but the battery life is awful!If you have a long commute or you are out and about alot, this player will let you down. I turned the backlighting OFF, and the thing is still constantly running out of juice. I have a short commute, so Ill live, but BEWARE!Also, the seek is slow if you have long sets, and you cannot queue up your next track without stopping the current one.Plusses are it is a no driver needed (XP) filesystem view, which is nice for transferring work files, and it is tiny, sexy cool. I fear for the device when the lithium ion battery performance starts to degrade - I just got it and it sputters after a few hours use!!!
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.
I purchased these speakers just to add sound to my computer. nothing more, nothing less. If you really want quality sound, i'd rather you go for the 3 piece altec lansing products, but if you just wanna hear occasional sounds from surfing the internet or playing 5-year old games, save some money and get these. Otherwise, anything else ranging from listening to music or playing computer games, DON'T GET THESE!!!You see, the speakers lack both treble and bass...extremely painful when listening to music...rock songs become distorted at loud volumes and piano sounds from classical music become fuzzy even at the smallest volume. Scientists have found that lower freq. (bass) sounds become distorted with plastic made speakers and sound better in wood speakers while higher freq. (treble) becomes distorted in wooden speakers and sound better in plastic speakers. With these speakers...you're lacking both.In fact the speakers itself look pretty dumb to me so, why bother? Again, don't waste you're 35 dollars, search through the Altec Lansing site (...) to look for better 3 piece speakers for better sounds. I would recommend the ATP3 flat speakers from Altec Lansing. Again, these speakers are definitly not worth the money!
I had so much RF interference with these speakers that I ended up returning them. Everytime I scrolled with my mouse, I would hear the interference and there was always constant static sound. I returned them and bought Logitech speakers instead...which are fabulous.
I bought the unit to replace my Apple Airport Base station because of the extra ethernet connections. The unit is very easy to set up and has good singal strength (stronger than the Airport station) probably due to its external and modifiable antenna.The unit is of decent quality and a very sleek design. It is a little larger than I thought, being very thin at the expense of width and length. Good thing that it comes with a vertical stand, or else it will take quite a bit of desktop space. Set-up was quite easy, and it starts working without much effort for both my PC and Macs on the network.The unit worked well, until I noticed that the port forwarding feature did not seem work reliably. It only provides for TCP connection forwarding, and thre are no forwarding provided for UDP connections. There are quite a few applicartions I use that seem to use UDP ports, and those will never work. Even the TCP port forwarding sometimes failed to enable applications to work through its &quot;firewall&quot;. Applications that are widely available that had not worked well: Yahoo messenger with video resetting once in a while, and MSN messenger's/Netmeeting conferencing features all but ceased to function. Even setting the computer to a default DMZ did not solve the problem. The unreliable and sometimes apparent non-existant port forwarding forced me to remove the router in the chain of connection. This has been nothing but headache, and I am typing this sans the router.I hate to bash on a product, and I am trying hard not to. However, I am just an average consumer without professional demands, and the router comes short even for my needs. I do not know what else is missing, but the lack of UDP forwarding feature and the sometimes unreliable TCP forwarding seems like a grave issue, as it effectively eroded my computing experience. I don't think it would cost much more to implement such features, and it would have been a real winner with such a low price and pleasing design. As of now, I'm looking for something that has more network settings. MR814's controls are pretty bare, and while it may have been good at stifling confusion, it also meant trouble with connections for me.
The switch works like a switch should but it required filing down my fender control plate to reach the first and fourth position. Kind of a hassle!
This camera comes with good hardware, it is a rebrand of icamview iCV-22.The firmware uses UDP, not my favorite choice, it will not allow you to use any software other than the one that came with it.To make things much worse, the software that came with it gives me very little features, and i find it inconvenient .All in all, i would advise you to stay away from them, i have had good results with trendnet (works for many months and not a reset needed yet), D-LINK and AXIS, they are good, if this thing was hackable (will not happen, little ram) this thing can become anything from a print server (With a USB printer) to a nice IP CAM... But until that day, stay away from this one.
Let us jump on the "stay away from this product" bandwagaon! Can't find repacement parts (i.e. adapter). Lucky if you get 6 months of use! Manufacturer does't exist. Good luck trying to find them. Even Toys R Us customer service can't locate them!Yet they still carry other products by them, K Group Industries.Shame on Toys R Us for continuing to do business with this company.
This is for 12ft and not 12 inches of cable. I only need something very short.
If you are looking for a driveway monitor, keep on looking for another brand besides GE.Mine averages a pair of C batteries every 3-4 weeks. When I contacted the manufacturer (Jasco Products, which makes GE's consumer electronics), they first suggested that some sort of interference - or just vibration from the wind - was causing the sensor to energize and run down the batteries. So I moved it to another location, this time sheltered from any wind.A couple weeks later, it suddenly began giving false alarms every 5-10 minutes. Another call to the manufacturer to complain about the false alarms and battery life, and the rep essentially said, "They all do that."Funny thing is, my parents have another brand of driveway monitor in the same price range. While it does give false alarms from time to time, usually in very windy weather, their sensor is on its original batteries after about 4 years of use. At this point, I'm trying to decide whether to toss the thing in the trash or invest $30 in a charger that works with C batteries, along with several rechargable batteries.
I'm downgrading this drive to two stars for the entirely arbitrary reason that LaCie wrapped themselves around a Seagate drive and called it something else. Seagate quality is an open issue because they have a quality control problem and there's no evidence they've fixed it.What's the problem with that? It's less than honest and I'm not sure I would have purchased this had I known it was a Seagate drive. I say that as someone with a house (SOHO) full of hard drives in computers, scattered external drives and a very large NAS.I started buying Seagate drives when I ran into an incompatibility problem between two WD SATA 400GB drives and my PowerMac G5. The problem there was that Western Digital and Apple had a difference of opinion about how to implement SATA II for a SATA I mobo. So far, those 750GB Seagates still run fine in a mirror. I've also got an NAS filled with Seagate ES 1 Terabyte drives and they seem to be okay.The problem?I've had four Seagate drives fail in the past two months. Two of them, external Free Agent Pros made in China, were DOA right out of the box. Seagate has acknowledged that it has a quality problem with Chinese made product. (Curious, Apple hasn't).The other two drives failed in three months and less than six months. I don't know if buying this drive gets you involved in Seagate customer service or not, but it's horrible. Don't bother calling. If you've got the data backed up, you just return it and wait a month for a new one. Cross your fingers and hope you don't need the backup before the primary fails. Trust that Murphy's first law is untrue.How bad can it get? A friend and I were walking our dogs together and he described a nightmare succession of calls with Seagate for currently used drives. Having heard my story about DOA, he still went to buy one, but insisted on having them checked with his own laptop before leaving the store. He tried two and they both had a failure. One with both modules. The other on just the firewire.
I have had the C330 for several months and have grown tired of switching the suction cup mount between vehicles so I decided to just buy another one. That would be the mount that is shown in the picture. What actually came was a very small suction cup (not even like the oem piece). In fact the suction cup I received can't even be seen in the picture! With shipping and restocking fees it's not even worth sending this one back so don't waste your money!I like the oem suction cup mount as I have never had any problems with it - even with all of the moving between vehicles. I found the complete oem mount (w/ power cord) on Amazon for ~$30 and purchased that.
Samsung easily has the worst customer service possible, in fact I can't imagine how it could be worse. My printer failed after 5 months use and I have been dealing with trying to get a warranty replacement for over two months and it has yet to be resolved.
The channel selector mechanism broke with limited use after several months.With the price of televisions dropping faster than the apple that hit Sir Isaac Newton in the head, shop around and find a reliable piece of equipment. This is not a bargain at any price.
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.
Stay away from this product. I bought 2 of these just 2 months ago. They both worked great at first, even using wpa2 wireless. Then they started losing connectivity and required frequent reboots so I started using them via the wired ethernet port but they would still lose network connection. Now, I can't get network connectivity at all. I reset both of them to factory defaults just to be sure... no luck. Strange, I can see them obtain a dhcp lease, but they simply will not respond to pings. I tried them with 2 different cbl modem routers and a MS dhcp server. They still will not respond to pings (therefore printserver and other functions fail as well). Terrible quality control!
On the positive side, the physical design and contruction are excellent. However, setting and changing the playback stations is so tedious and time consuming that I have to give low marks to features and ease of use. Worse, the effort does not pay off. I tried the unit in a VW Jetta, Jeep Liberty, Honda CRV and Toyota Corolla and was never able to get acceptable sound. Radio static is the main problem, but compared to FM stations, the dynamic range is very short, with clipped high and rumbling lows. Noise that the car radios do not usually pick up, like from power lines and vehicle ignitions, is amplified. The experience is like listening to a cheap AM car radio from the 1950s. My Griffin iFM dock is in the trash because I can't give it away.
Ive look at the reviews, and this switch seems to be good compare with other for the price. I was a little disappointed in the gold deal by amazon. If you search newegg you will find this available cheaper (37.99 shipped AR)and you dont have to hurry to order it within the four hour "SPECIAL".Some dont like the review caz i mainly took into account the price. sorry to bad, price is a killer for me. "GOLD DEAL" should mean something.
This product did not work because the HotKey does not exist on my keyboard. It is supposed to allow you to reprogram a new hot key. DID NOT WORK EITHER. Got frustrated and bought a different brand. This product should come with compatability guide.
I guess it depends where you live, but from Marin in the Bay Area I could only get ABC in HD with this and a Chinese and Spanish channel..I wanted CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS as well from Sutro Tower but no joy. However, I'll play around with it some more after reading some of these comments, and maybe try gettign an extension and putting it outside!
This antenna only works if someone stands by it and even then it still has a weak signal. And once you move away from the antenna all signal is lost.:(
H.P. seems to corrupt windows more then others.Plus there inks go fastest and cost alot. Stick with Lexs,Brothers even cannons and EPSONS. ALSO hp WIRELESS AND Bluetooth seem to be as bad,too.
After extensive reading of reviews, trying out earbuds in various stores and using a friend's set for a few days on a trial basis, I bought two pair of Monster Turbines for my kids, both of whom are teenagers. Within less than a year, both sets of earbuds failed due to the strain relief on the connector cable. Though they sound great, I cannot suggest that you buy these as they will likely fail within a relatively short period of time. Also, I tried to get through to customer service both on the phone and online and failed to get a response from the company. This is just terrible customer service. Again, the product sounds good but given the awful design and build quality combined with abysmal customer service, I say avoid Monster like the plague.
Why clog up the site with obsolete equipment from years ago? This might have been a good buy in its day, but it's way past it prime now. Unlike classic film cameras, there's little point in old digital stuff.
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.
The ability of this scanner to produce a full scan of its bed is very poor. I have been used to an old Astra 1220U, which was able to provide a scan with very little shadow at the edges of the scanned area. My attempts with similar original images on the 1650 were extremely disappointing. I was left with about 4 picas of shadow all around the final image. The Techies told me that it couldn't be adjusted. Also, when scanning my illustrations in &quot;illustration&quot; mode, the results were dismal. The techies told me to set it in &quot;Color Photo&quot;. I didn't even try the neg scanner, so I can't comment on that.
I bought this item for a Win7 64-bit HTPC build, after getting fed up with the crippled drivers on my Creative Audigy 2. I had high hopes for this card based on my experience with the XS71 in my other computer. All I can say is that this was very disappointing. I spent hours trying different drivers, different boot-up sequences for loading the drivers, reseating the card, and I've come to the conclusion that nothing on God's Green Earth is going to make the optical outputs work. I'm running 64-bit Win7, but I don't think that this is a driver issue, as the outputs aren't energized at any time, even before the OS loads. Every other device that I have that has an optical out is energized at all times, and glows red. This one does nothing. Ever. As others have stated, the supplied drivers are ridiculously old, and the drivers available on the Diamondmm website for Win7 don't appear to have any of the features that the XP builds had. Alternative drivers at c-media didn't fare any better - I tried 3 different versions and most would not even recognize the card, and when the card would get recognized, still no optical out. I found very little info on numerous web searches, aside from others complaining that the optical outputs didn't work, but no solutions. After trying two different cards, I gave up and sent both back for a refund. Given that the digital optical outs don't work, there really any point for this card to exist - if you only need analog outs, then just get the XS71 - its cheaper and will offer the same functionality, since DDL won't work without the digital out anyway.
I purchased the USB Vacuum Cleaner/hoover for laptop to clean the dust off of my keyboards. When I received the unit and plugged it in, I could hear it run, but absolutly could not feel any vacuum whatsoever. I pressed the turbo mode and the noise got louder but there was no discernable suction. I held it down to a small piece of fuzz that was lying on my surface area and if I touched the fuzz, it would pick it up and stick it onto the brush. This thing is absolutly useless; it does nothing. It is beyond me how anyone could put something like this on the market; don't they ever try out things before they sell them?Any how, Amazon refunded my money and never got back to me about returning the unit. It is still sitting here on my computer stand waiting for someone to tell me if they want it returned or not.
This router died suddenly and all the lights went out after a year. I unplugged it and let it sit a while and started back up and work for about two minutes before shutting down completely again. I've had other routers from Netgear that have lasted for many years and still running. This unit was well protected with a high and UPS and when it went out we had not had any electrical problems or any other issues. So not very sure about the long-term robustness of this router
The sad thing about this is that it's only 6 months old and it went brain-dead while I'm deployed to Afghanistan with the Army. I thought I would have better luck than the dozens of other reviewers that had this router die on them, but I was mistaken. I had a Netgear RT-314 router that ran continuously for nearly 5 years without failing before going wireless with this router, so I'm really bummed that Netgear would produce such a problem-ridden router that so many people are dissatisfied with. I replaced it with a Cisco SOHO 91 to get my family back on line reliably until I return home in 6 months. When the replacement WGR614 comes in I'll just use it as an access point to get rid of the cable I had to run to my son's room, but I'll keep that cable standing by for when the replacement dies in 6 months again.
I returned this product after playing a half does or so DVD's. I had it hooked to a 1996 27' Sharp via composite yellow cable. I played a half dozen or so DVD's, most brand new. The picture 'flickered' at scene changes. This was very annoying. Some DVD's were worse ( flickering at almost every scene change) than others (flckering 4-5 times per movie). I never got around to recording or even playing cds because the DVD playback was unaceptable. Made in China. Their US customer support was difficult to locate and could not help.
I purchased the Nyrius SW100 Audio Switch several months ago and almost immediately started having trouble locking in a "clean" signal when toggling between inputs. Over time it has become progressively harder to manipulate the switch and button to obtain a clear audio signal. The switch was probably defective from the start and should have been replaced right away, but the mechanical design of the switch leads me to believe the switch will have a short life span particularly if the switch is toggled frequently between audio inputs. Based on my experience with this product over a short period of time, I would not recommend the purchase of this product.
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.
It's nice but it doesn't work with a laptop. My serial port is connected to my Palm Pilot so I have to use the PS/2 port for the mouse... and guess what--the wheel doesn't work properly. And I have learned from the source--that is, Microsoft--that this is always the case: the wheel doesn't work properly if the mouse is connected to the PS/2 port on a laptop. I was told to replace the mouse with an optical mouse and connect it to the USB port. Why oh why doesn't Microsoft simply say this in the marketing materials? That would save people who are using their serial port the hassle of returning the mouse and buying another mouse. DUH!
Even with a signal strength of 9 (out of 10) on most channels, all I got was a bunch of garbled junk when the unit was set to dolby digital. I tried both the optical and coaxial outputs and had the same results.
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.
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.
The focus adjusting knob has far too much backlash making focus a hit and miss operation. The image quality is also quite poor. The loop stitching on the carry case probably came undone because the binoculars fell off my backpack. To say I was less than heartbroken at losing them is an understatement. As one of the other reviewers stated "You get what you pay for". In my case I'd paid for junk.
You can't even see what song you are playing and you need to use iTunes to upload your music. For this price, you can get something a LOT better that's not iPod that could even play videos! It doesn't stay charged for long. I regret getting this thing! Now I'm looking to buy a non-Apple mp3 player, which I can actually SELECT what song I want to hear. Plus, unlike most mp3 players, you can't use this as a flash drive for file storage. Completely worthless.
Okay, the product probably rates a 5 from everything I've read. Unfortunately, I have no personal knowledge to judge this product; despite a claim of being &quot;in stock&quot; and shipping &quot;in 1-2 days&quot;, its now been several weeks and I still have no printer! Its been charged to my credit card, but every day I check the status of the order &amp; every day the delivery date keeps getting pushed back. But notice, potential buyers, that this item *STILL* says it will ship within days 2-3 days of your order. If you need this item shipped in a timely manner, perhaps you should buy it elsewhere. Beware!
Pentium 4 3.8GHz, 2gb memory, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 256mb video card, xp sp2, HP system. Choppy video at best, very good high def image but choppy at times. Impossible to watch. USB just can't handle it. Glad I tested this on my brothers box before upgrading my machine. Would have been a waste.
Didn't catch any signals for me. Also the bulit is not very durable. The antenna broke as I was picking it up
Doesn't work like it should. Instructions say to push the SRC button to access remote CD changer and it doesn't bring it up. Am returning it to the dealer I bought it from, post haste!!
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...
I read all the glowing reviews and bought one of these units. It is a good looking piece of equipment in a nice package, but until I could not get it to find the satellites did I see the small package insert(obviously an afterthought) that pointed out that if you have a newer car that has a thermal windshield with radio antenna integrated you must buy the external antenna. That is what I did not want. Also, the print on some screens is so small as to be unreadable and direct sunlight totally blanks the screen. I don't know where the reviewers who said the screen was great in sunlight live, but it really cannot be seen in Texas sunlight.I sent mine back at my expense. I wish the manufacturer had identified the thermal winshield issue before I wasted my time. This is a good idea, but needs some more work.
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 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.
After 3 years of moderate use...it started to act up. At first, it would take a long time to turn on and when it does turn on, it has purple/white snow on screen. After a few weeks of that, the TV wasn't able to turn on anymore but cycles through the on/off cycle with clicking noises. A quick search on the internet revealed that Samsung used 3-5 10v capacitors for these LCD TVs when higher voltage capacitors were needed. A big percentage of Samsung LCD TVs out there have this issue because Samsung tried to cut corners with lower voltage capacitors (do a quick internet search and you'll see). Called Samsung to remedy the issue. Despite that fact that they know they screwed up, they still want me to cover the cost of repair - telling me that according to my TV's serial number, it's not in the batch that Samsung would cover. How much would the repair cost I ask?, they don't know but probably upwards of $150 to $200. I said no thanks. Went to RadioShack and got 3 30v capacitors for a grand total of $7 and changed them myself. Samsung needs to man-up on this issue or many of its current customers will not buy from them again.
Very disappointed with this product. We ALWAYS get this brand at the store and NEVER EVER have a problem with burning things. My husband as thrown away 10 DVDs in this pack of 100. He has only used 15 of them. Not worth the money. Very VERY frustraing!
I have had this camcorder for almost 1 year. It suddenly stopped working a few days ago without any clue. We bought it for our baby, the videos were still in it and we don't know how to get them out of it. We called Sony and they don't care about it at all. My baby's birthday party is coming, and we may have to buy a new one. So when you think about buying it, please be careful with its reliability.
Terrible, terrible antenna. I don't know where to begin on how terrible this antenna is. I haven't been able to get a perfect signal on a channel since I have owned this thing, which is a couple of months by now.I have my television by a glass door, I live on the third floor of my building, and I am still unable to get a steady signal. I haven't watched a single show where it doesn't "hic-up" or freeze. No matter where I put it or how I adjust it I cannot get a steady signal.If your looking for a good antenna this is not it! I can't tell you how many times I have been close to punting this off the side of my balcony. Stay away!!
Pros:The rich and crystal clear sound quality of these speakers is amazing (highs, mids and lows). If they could last, I would never have replaced them.Cons:1. There is a known factory problem with the control board inside the woofer. Fuses and other components tend to overheat and melt or simply stop working after a while (from a few months to less then a year). This issue renders the entire system dead as no electricity can go to the speakers anymore. Some have tried replacing components, but the results never seem very conclusive. Others got replacement, only to get the same problem after another while.2. The bright idea of not having a power off just adds to the problem above (no real cooling time and vampire voltage [power being used in standby mode]).N.B.1: I've never went above 20-25% of the volume capacity as the sound is already rich and crystal clear at that level... so this is not a case of abuse.N.B.2: If you send it back to the manufacturer, you have to think of the cost to send it back and the time waiting to be told they will send you another set.N.B.3: If you purchase a protection plan, it costs around 40$ for 2 years and you have to spend another 40$ for each time the store takes it back and replaces it with another unit... do the maths if you have to replace it 2-3 times (180+tx, 40$+tx * 2-3)... this is not worth it.It's almost better to have an amp/receiver and bookshelf speakers than a pc speakers system that does not deliver.Wonder if I among others were the only ones to stumble upon lemons or suffer from bad luck with this product. :(
Why do people get ear buds? For their portable player, right? You use ear buds on the go. Sure sound quality is important, and these have an impressive sound. There is a noticeable difference, the CX300 sound better then other models that cost about the same, $15. The primary problem with these is the left ear bud constantly pops out of your ear, comes loose. The cord on the left side is too short. It's not just me, everybody who has tried them says the same thing. Simply turn your head and the left ear bud gets loose and it will fall out. Put the left ear bud in the right ear, then it falls out of the right ear. It gets annoying. I run with mine, and I'm constantly pushing the left ear bud back in my ear. I plan my runs accordingly, treadmill okay, trail-run.... forget about it. An over ear hat fixes the problem, but so does using any number of other headphones with "normal" lengths of ear wires. Is there some mystery purpose for the left side being shorter then the right? Maybe answer phone left side, right side Led Zeppelin, left hand steer car, right hand adjust volume and settings, feet....
Initially the product was excellent! After about 3 weeks the cord started falling out of the adapter, disconnecting, of course leading to the shut down of my Mac. Very disappointing!
Picked one up for my wife. Unable to get software to work on Mac (10.5). Caused freeze hard enough I had to reboot (no, couldn't force quit from dock or apple menu, didn't try terminal). That takes some work in Leopard, but Coby has evidently put the effort in to accomplish it. Unable to get controls on device to work. Installed viewer on PC (XP Pro). Attempts to launch software result in "Can't find any Photviewer. Program will exit" message. Subsequent reinstalls yielded no change. Build quality is on par with the rewards your kids get for selling the most magazines in the school magazine drive. Software quality is a step or two below that, and documentation is absolutely worthless. You cannot access this as a flash drive, so without the viewer, you're SOL. Yeah, I know, you get what you pay for... I did get an excellent price on this product and Amazon shipping got it here quickly, allowing me to waste little time becoming frustrated.
I am very frustrated with this printer and support from HP. If I had kept the original packaging, I would have sent it back long ago. The printer doesn't "pull" the paper properly so every sheet has a trail of black marks which renders it useless for anything you want to hand out. Secondly, the black ink blobs on the page. When I went to HP for help all they could say was, "use another cartridge". Since I was using a new cartridge straight from their manufacturer this also frustrated me. I've changed cartridges with no change in quality.If I were you, I'd look at another printer.
I bought it and later I discovered that I can not change the key. Good product but bad info about that it can not be changed.
This mount won't work with the Streetpilot C340 - it's really designed for the 2700 series types. wish I had known that before purchasing it.
Form some reason these discs no longer work well with my burner. They did, at one time but as of late, do not. I wound up ordering Sony music cds.
I was very excited when I saw this in the store. What better way to play my thousands of MP3s in the living room? I really, really wanted to like this product. But, while the concept of this product is neat, the execution is terrible. I won't repeat what the other reviewers wrote about the difficulty of managing more than a few dozen MP3s with the awkward user interface; suffice to say I agree with them. But that annoyance would have been minor if playlists worked well. The 10 song limit of playlists is also quite annoying (especially since it's undocumented), but not a showstopper as far as I am concerned.What really drives me crazy is the poor quality. When I got the unit a week ago playlists worked fine. Then, yesterday, the unit would only play the first song in any playlist and then stop. Finally, today, the unit stopped playing playlists altogether, instead just displaying "Connecting..." and doing nothing when I select a playlist. I haven't changed anything about the unit, my wireless network or my PC. While the unit still plays MP3s that I manually select from the list of all songs, who knows when that will stop working. I have had bad luck with Linksys products before, so I should have known better than to buy another one.
I bought this as a gift for the wife due to the positive reviews. This thing is the worst mp3 player I have ever seen. It is not user friendly at all. After a year it just died and turned into nothing more than a paper weight. If anyone is interested in an MP3 player, stick with ipods or Sony. I one is quite disappointing.
This product was not even worth the $29 we paid for it. It didn't play CD's easily from when we first opened the box. Then, CD's would skip and stop playing sporadically. Shortly after that, it stopped playing at all!!!!!!!!!!! BUYER BEWARE ~ don't even waste a penny on this.
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.
Turns out I got the wrong item; she wanted one that took batteries. Never told me that but I'm still in the Dog House. Move over, Tiger Woods.
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
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.
Okay, I got mad and threw it off a bridge and it broke. Stuff should be able to survive that. I couldn't even find one of the pieces. Piece of junk. Loved it until it broke. Apple should make their stuff durable.
My previous Sony DVD drive lasted only 6 months with very light use. Sony replaced it with a DRU-800A under warranty, and the DRU-800A was much better - it lasted all of 9 months. Good thing I saved my 2001 Creative CD drive on the shelf. If you insist on buying a Sony drive, make sure that you buy a spare - you'll need it.
The performance of the projector is acceptable, though unremarkable, but the warranty service deserves comment.My projector broke down after 1200 hours (roughly 1 year). Still clearly under warranty it was returned to the retailer for repair. It has now been 8 weeks and the projector is not back. They refuse to give me a new one or even a temporary replacement.Calls and email to Sanyo Service Center are not returned, and it's not a matter of leaving a message asking for a call back. On 2 occasions a rep has promised to look into the problem and call me back. Never has.Bottom line, Sanyo is completely unconcerned that my projector broke down and clearly uninterested in making it right. As far as they are concerned - it's not their problem. Basically, "tough luck buddy"If you are going to spend money on a projector, I'd go elsewhere if quality and service are components of your purchase decision.
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 thought I had gotten a good deal for a media tower that could hold my huge CD collection. Man was I wrong.The instructions that came with the unit are extremely non-helpful. It reads like someone took 2 minutes to write them.After re-reading them for 10 minutes to make sure I understood what to do, I attempted to assemble the tower.Fatal Problem: The little round pegs that are supposed to snap right onto the poles? Well, half of them don't snap on...they don't even fit onto the polls. It looks like the poles themselves aren't exactly the same, some are slightly thinner/lighter then the others. I even weighed them. Some of the poles even looked shorter then the others, making the tower look lopsided while you try to put it together.According to the instructions, every pole should be the same length and width.Even if I had bothered to get this assembled, it didn't look like it would be very sturdy. Nothing really is holding the pole/pegs together. One little pull and I bet the shelf would have come tumbling down.This is a huge piece of crap. It is going to be returned. I am going to actually go and buy a good shelf.How anyone could get this to work as intended is beyond me.
The last time I went to the UK I had this wonderfully built, strong, durable adapter that lasted for four months and probably would have been good for many more. Sadly I lost it which is why I bought this this one.It worked well enough for 6 days, but then when I went to take it out this morning it broke into two pieces and three little brass electric contact points (?) went flying everywhere! Needless to say it was broken beyond repair. I had to hike quite a distance in Dublin to find another one, talk about a near disaster!I would say find a better quality, name-brand product and stay clear of this item.
I received this as a Christmas gift. I had hinted to Santa that I wanted one, and he came through. Sometimes it's better not to get that for which you asked.I was very excited to get my photos loaded and have the frame running. When I unpackaged it, I noticed a tiny blemish on the screen. It was so small I decided I could overlook it. I sat the frame on a table and immediately one of the "feet" on the easel fell off. Not off to a good start, but I decided to carry on thinking I could glue the foot back on.I connected the frame to my computer. I won't bore you with the details of everything that went wrong, but my other USB devices quit working, my PC locked up, blah, blah, and so on.I finally got some photos loaded onto the thing. I put it on the table, started the slideshow, and it actually worked. I was not impressed with the display quality but I could have lived with it had everything else worked. Depending on whether you're sitting or standing, some of the photos looked very dark. There were very few controls to adjust brightness, contrast, etc.I connected it to my PC again to add more photos. I went through the same trials and tribulations as before. I put the frame back on in slideshow mode. This time around, I noticed that the frame would unexpectedly and intermittently exit the slideshow. After much consternation and cursing, I discovered that the remote control for my tv was communicating with the frame. I could start and stop the frame slideshow simply by using my tv remote control. I guess that's okay except if you want to change the channel but keep the slideshow running . ..Anyway, after a day of experimenting, it became clear that the device was simply defective . . . in so many ways. Also, it's absurd that you can only start the slideshow via the frame remote control rather than having a button/switch on the device.It's hard to believe they're getting $100 for this thing. I am returning mine for a refund. I am sorry that there is no rating LESS THAN one star. Do I have anything good to say? Yes, the frame and accessories were easy to repackage and fit in the box. So far, the return experience with Amazon is going smoothly, but I will reserve final thought until we receive the refund.If you're wanting a good digital photo frame, keep shopping. You can do better!
Aesthetically pleasing case. Seems quite rugged for the several months I've owned it. Not an exact fit for the TX (even though this case is supposed to work with TX and T5's per Palm) so it can rattle around inside if you don't take up the room with something. I used the foam cupboard liners. Really needs a cut out or for the seam to be re-aligned on the bottom so you can hook up your data/power connection while the unit is in the case. Otherwise you need to prop the palm upwards to prevent stress on the connection.
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.
Buying the Brother MFC-9420 was one of the biggest computer mistakes I've ever made. I foolishly beleived the marketing claims by the company. Unfortuenaly, by the time my office figured out tha this printer was a problem, it was too late to return it.First, you'll find that this machine is very noisy. I thougt it was malfunctioning but found that this is simply the way it was designed. The loud clanking noise is a bit unnerving for the first several weeks. Our office is now resigned to it and its like white noise.Second, the printer is painfully slow. Yes, slow. The claim of fast printing speeds is only when it's warmed up. From a cold start, it takes a full 60-70 seconds of clanking before it spits out the copy.Third, this is the most expensive MFC you can possibly own. The toner cartidges are among the most expensive. Currently, we are paying $185 with tax for the toner carts. At this time they are not refillable. We've burned through 4 so far. This leads to the next point.The promised 10,000 pages per cartrige is simly not true. It's more like 5,000 pages for the black toner cart. By the way, there's a belt and drum that is considered by Brother to be a consumable. Replacing these two exceeds the cost of the printer.The software was easy to install and the ethernet conectivity is nice, but it's standard nowadays. You cannot recieve FAXes into your PC with this machine forcing all the junk faxes to be printed out wasting the very expensive toner.The color printing is so-so. Paper jams are much too frequent. One glitch we had printed out all FAXes stored in memory for a month and we couldn't stop it. It's a helpless feeling knowing that expensive toner is being wasted.All in all I would advise buying an HP and avoiding this Brother machine. Also, check with your local toner refill shop to check on the avialability of toner for any machine.At this point, if we throw this machine in the garbage and buy a new HP, we'll eventually save money over buying the $185 cartridges every six weeks and factoring in the drum and belt change.I learned the hard way and when it came to buying a color printer for my home office, I didn't even look at the Brother products. Instead, I gleefully bought an HP 2600N which is lightning fast, super quite, has refillable toner carts, wonderful crisp output, and all at a great price.Unless you want to throw your money away, use earpluges to print,and have all your junk faxes printed out, stay away from the Brother MFC-9420CN
I just purchased yesterday the Home Dock Deluxe for list price at a local retailer. I read all the reviews, (most of them bad but I got it anyway) the menu on TV part being my motivation. And so far, I am not feeling good about buying it...1. The sound quality is very poor. Almost every song has some distortion and sounds "muffled" along with a good hiss. I thought I was listening to a 70's era cassette it was so bad! I have a high end Sony/Infinity system and the poor sound is very noticeable. In desperation (and checking to make sure my amp was working fine) I plugged in my Apple dock from my 4th Gen Photo 60gb and the standard Apple AV cable. The sound problem disappeared, and was crystal clear.2. The menus to not work properly. My Nano 5gb seems to work OK, but my 60gb 4th Gen Photo does not. The menus are rather slow, and the artist, or album, or song titles disappear at random. Sometimes you can back up a level on the menu and you will see the data, but mostly it is just blank. The cursor will scroll down as though there is data there, but nothing shows on the screen. You can play the music from the blank screen, but it is pot luck as to what you will play as you cannot see any titles. I like the idea, but VERY, VERY frustrating.3. There is NO support at all from the DLO website. It just lets me download a PDF of the manual or to buy more accessories. I did not even bother contacting them due to all the problems. I am not impressed.4. There also all the other problems listed elsewhere, too light and build quality poor, annoying power LED on front, no artwork on TV menu etc...5. So basically, it is WAY too expensive. Not worth it. Not even worth 10% of the price charged.I should have listened to all the comments above, and not believed some of the "official" reviews on the web. So it is back in the box and ready for a trip back to the store. I guess my lesson is that I should trust the reviews!
I got the printer after it was on sale at a local store. However, after installing it and using it for a week, I realized that the printer was having some power cycles(lasted for few seconds, even during the night when no one is using it) every few hours. I felt troubled and called Lexmark. They told me to connect it to another power source and that did not solve my problem. My conclusion of the matter is you pay for what you get.I decided to return it to the store because the purchase will not be a long term investment. I was not sure how long the printer will work before acting out. I also feared for the noise and causes of power cycles since this is the first product I ever had that did that.
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!!!
This is a way over priced very disappointing and flimsy product....I felt it offered my daughter's telescope no protection at all and couldn't wait to return it :(
This suction Cup does not fit on my Garmin 255W.It is not like the original one. It is much worse than it.
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
My original (then glowing) review is below. I am editing it now, as three years into owning this set it fell to the bad capacitor manufacturing flaw. If this has happened to you please join the class action law suit at:[...]It is my advice that Samsung televisions be avoided at all costs. It's not just that the devices are flawed, it's that Samsung refuses to stand behind their products.I will personally never buy Samsung again, and will advise my friends and family to do the same.---I purchased this set as an upgrade to last year's high-end Samsung LCD. All I can say is, what a difference a year makes! The picture quality of this set is outstanding. Colors are rich and vibrant, blacks are deep and well... black. When I had my previous LCD I would look at friend's plasma and DLP sets with envy because I had to admit, their picture looked at lot better. LCD technology has certainly come a long way since. The picture quality of the Samsung LN-T4665F matches that of even high-end plasmas. If you don't trust my word, do yourself a favor and read the CNET review of this model.Some people complain about the glossy screen over plain matte as with most LCDs. I personally prefer the gloss as it adds to the vibrance of the picture. Also when it's off, the set does not just look like a big computer monitor. Don't worry about glare unless you have a window or lamp directly facing the display. I have a 10 by 6 foot oversized window 45 degrees from the set and glare is not a problem.There's a lot of talk about HDMI dropouts with this set, but in my case Amazon shipped a unit with the latest firmware and motherboard and I have not witnessed any problems in the week I've had the set.Anyone on the fence about ordering from Amazon should rest easy. Their delivery is handled in most areas through a "white glove" service called Eagle. There's also a liberal 30-day return policy. You won't get that with most online retailers. If you order this set remember to register online with Samsung right away any you will receive an additional three months on top to the standard one-year warranty.
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.
Bought as gift - didn't realize there was no &quot;call-waiting&quot; ID and it takes too long to register new calls. Wish it wasn't too late to return it!
The price for this keyboard is listed as almost $100,000.00? I think this needs fixed.
What a disappointment. The range is only 4-5 feet. I don't see how others got such good performance, but I certainly didn't. I am returning mine.
This is described as a Dell Charger...IT IS NOT. It is a cheap looking imitation. However, it worked, and was inexpensive. I have not gotten any error messages, but I have a serious problem with describing something, and posting an image, of a genuine replacement, and then getting something else. The Battery Center should not be allowed to do this.
I got a multi-pack of these and burned CD's for stocking stuffers for my family. I think they are thicker than normal CD's because they got stuck in 2 CD players......one is in my car and I still can't get it out. DON'T PURCHASE
I tried three different copies of this thing at my local computer store. All had parts fall out when I attempted to install the battery. No one at the support desk could get it to work.
I was very excited to buy this transmitter to use with my iPod Touch. That excitement turned to disappointment the minute I plugged it in and heard the interference on every channel! I have already thrown it away and bought a Belkin. I would never recommend this product to anyone.
When I was introduced to the world of C ten years ago in college, I thought this was a good book. It's easy to read, it helped me get a couple of simple concepts under my belt right away, etc. However now that I have learned much more about the language I can say that I have many issues with it. For example, teaching people to cast every atomic statement with a return value to &quot;void&quot; -- e.g., every time they use printf, he puts a cast to &quot;void&quot; in front of it. Come on, if it's auto duration the stack will get wound down just fine. Has anybody *ever* crashed a machine by calling printf without casting it to void (that wouldn't have crashed otherwise?) And he also does not really explain storage classes well... if at all. Whether something is declared in file scope or in a function (or is static, or extern, or volatile) has large design implications other than &quot;put related stuff together in 1 file&quot;. What about sharing data you don't want to pass around to 10 different functions? I just think this was glossed over. And what about compilation sequence points -- a major source of bugs -- e.g., will &quot;y[x]=x++&quot; work? This book wasn't awful, but it certainly was not NEARLY as good as &quot;Schaum's College Outline: C Programming&quot; which is just effing fantastic, and obviously the K&amp;R bible is an eternal classic that some programmers will probably literally want placed in their caskets someday. But for an O'Reilly book this was one was kind of *too* friendly, fluffy and oversimplified. It is has pictures of little fairies waving magic wands. It's cute but come on... this language isn't for Mac users... true, pure C will always be for *nix programmers, fans of AT&amp;T labs and the original UCB tinkerers and tokers whose genius has been parasitized for decades (what language is *your* DB engine, web server, compiler or interpreter written in?) Keep the fluff off the shelves and leave room for the good books. I like O'Reilly but this book went to market prematurely.
FUJI FINEPIX V-10 CAMERA, IT OK BUT IT WON'T DO NEARLY THE REQUIREMENTS THAT I HAVE IN MIND. THE CLOSE-UP IS TERRIBLE, OTHERWISE ITS JUST OK..
Purchased one for myself, two as Christmas gifts. They work initially, then fail with in a week. Creative replaced the first one, now the replacement has failed. The two I gave for Christmas have failed also. Stay away from this disaster of a product.
got three of the players for my kids for christmas. One never worked because the adapter was defective and would'nt charge the battery. One worked for a day or so, then the adapter quit. The final one worked for a week or so, then the adapter quit. I can't get the very heavy battery off of any of them, but I will try the screwdriver trick in an earlier review. I have contacted K group industries (but not with the number off of the warranty card- as it is disconnected), I got a number off of the website- the e-mail address off the website didn't work either- they told me that they recognize the problem with the adapters, and would send me 3 replacement adapters. I placed my original call in January: 5 calls later for updates, and still no replacement cords. I did purchase car adapters at walmart, and they work great. Fortunately, I did save my receipt and plan on returning two of the three players because I only have one spare power outlet in our vehicle and can only use one player at a time. If you can get the player to hold a charge, or get a car adapter- it does work very well, and has a nice picture, seems very durable. Oerall, it is has been a very frustrating experience.
Why in the world would you buy a 30 gig for this price when you could buy a 160 gig for about 10 dollars more!!!!! LOWER YOUR PRICE ABOUT $120 AND MAYBE PEOPLE WILL BE MORE INTERESTED!!!!
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.
These headphones have an intrinsic inability to stay in my ears, or even remain attached to my head, during exercise. If they can't achieve even that, what's the point of them?
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 see a noticeable diagonal moire pattern on my Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T (11.6", 1366x768 screen). So the issue is not confined to Macbook Airs. I suspect that any screen of similar size and resolution will be affected. This is distracting and interferes significantly with text legibility, although not to the point where the computer's unusable. There are situations where I'll put up with this for some privacy gain (but more about this below).Filtering performance:+ The screen only becomes fully opaque at about 50 degrees off the perpendicular. At any shallower angle, the screen will be partly visible.+ At around 30-40 degrees, the screen is substantially dimmed but still visible. A person in the next plane seat over will not be able to read text written in a small font, but will probably be able to get a rough idea of what applications you have open. If you're looking at photos or video, they will likely be able to guess roughly what the subject is.+ At about 20 degrees off perpendicular, the screen is still fully visible. Therefore, the screen does not prevent literal "shoulder surfing" where someone's standing by your shoulder.+ The gold side of the screen relies on reflection to reduce off-angle visibility. But this reflectivity does not perform well when the surroundings are dimly lit relative to the brightness of your screen. On a red-eye flight with the lights down, even someone at 50-90 degress off perpendicular will be able to see roughly what's on your screen, although again reading small text will be challenging or impossible. Reversing the screen so the black side faces out seems to improve the filtering performance in such conditions.Finally, the glossy surface picks up fingerprints easily, which is a factor if you're going to be frequently removing the filter.Overall the product is better than nothing, but I think that overall there's a lot of room for improvement in the technology.
What IDIOT designed this printer such that you have to replace ALL FOUR cartridges when any one of them runs out, regardless of whether they are full or empty? We hardly use the printer, and mostly print black and white text, but we notice that all three color cartridges become empty at exactly the same rate as the black cartridge and we have to replace all four cartrdiges each and every time. What a waste! Also, the copy function does not have the capability to adjust the copy ligher or darker. Again, what IDIOT designs a copier that you can't make lighter or darker? How could Epson put their brand name on such a poorly conceived product? I will never buy another Epson printer!!!!
This MP3 player was a huge dissapointment. It was dead on arrival. Did not function properly. I even had my 18 year old coworker make sure that I wasn't doing something wrong.
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.
After 13 Live Chats with Lexmark customer support they decided that my product must be defective. They then shipped me a new printer which they later determined was also defective. When I contacted them asking for support with my THIRD printer, they decided that this one was also defective. I refused to have them send me another printer. They would not refund my money. HORRIBLE!!
I bought this camera a couple of months ago. I chose it for its high optical zoom. The pictures that I took came out fine. After using it for 2-3 times I noticed there was a play lens assembly. When the camera is in ON mode and the lens mounts in extended position, the lens mount shakes laterally -up, down and sideways (parallel to the body of the camera). I sent it back to Olympus to be repaired. The camera was returned today and the only comment that the Olympus guys have, is that "the play in the lens is normal". And to my great agitation, now the lens mount shakes even in the closed position, ie. when it is mostly embedded in the body. So now I am stuck with a camera that I am almost afraid to use, because its lens feels like it could disassemble from the body any moment. And I am a good 300 bucks short!Also, I bought it from Adorama Camera, a vendor on Amazon, so I cannot return it. I wish I had bought it from Amazon because they let you return products if you want to.
While the actual sound fidelity from the speakers is good, as you would expect from Bose, the overall performance and quality is ridiculously poor. The sound zaps out from one side or another at random, the volume levels fluctuate for no apparent reason. There is static. When music is not playing but the speakers are on, there is a very loud and unmistakeable fuzzy hum emitting.And this is a replacement pair. The first pair did the same thing. They made me pack it all up in a big box and send the set back to them (cost about $25) to be replaced with a new set. It was so annoying to ship them back and wait that I can't be bothered again, since the next pair will probably have the same problems.I will never buy another Bose product ever again.
Got this product with pepsistuff points in November and didn't open it until today 3/3/09.Did not work out of the box.Would not recomed it to anyone.
THE PRODUCT FUJI FILM WAS O'K.MY COMPLAINT IS THE GROSS OVERCHARGE OF FREIGHT $1700 DOLLARS .HAVE CONTACTED UPS,THEY ADVISED FREIGT SHOULD HAVE BEEN $88 DOLLARS DOOR TO DOOR
Needed to upgrade my 2yr old .11b router(netgear 814) because I was having trouble connecting to it with my new laptop. So I bought this little puppy. And then the headache began .............the wireless was DOA .....wired connection worked fine(desktop PC) but the wireless didnt work at all!!!!! my laptops saw the network but wouldnt connect my wireless bridge(netgear)wouldnt connect either. switched to d-link di524 and its all love now.I must say this though I was a fan of netgear products but having to constantly reset there products (also have the ps121 and the ma101) every so often is a killer, frankly its quite annoying.
It does what you'd expect it to do, but I don't find myself using it much. First, the plastic is really flimsy. Second, the main fault it is trying to fix can be done with a tee stuck between the pad of your palm and the grip of your club. Expected more...
The ink comes out a bit too dark. The mid-tones are not as pronounced as the more expensive brands. The toner cartridge business should be regulated. Like diamonds, 1000% mark up. Scammers.
the seller never hade the item he was selling tuck my money i called and was told the item just came in 7 was being shipped after 2 weeks i called the maker and was told this item has bin made in over 10 years
I didn't receive the item, I don't think it was the seller's fault, it just didn't arrive.
I brought 2 of these at the same time to save on shipping...both broke at the same place (top of the head band) within a month. WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!
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 purchased this microwave in fall 2011 (manufacture March 2011) It runs for a minute then powers down and shows an error code. The error code is H98. I found out this code stands for a bad Magnetron, Inverter, or circuit board. Won't be buying Panasonic again.
I had no problems with the sound. I'm no audiophile, so perhaps I'm not the best judge, but I thought the sound was fine.My biggest problem is that they broke after 6 months of mild use. I used them perhaps twice a week (for an hour?) and never mistreated them, so there is no excuse for them breaking. The left headphone just stopped working, there were no disconnected cables or anything.My other complaint is about the cords. They have a flexible woven metal sheath. It has a horrible tendency to get bent & twisted up. Every time I used them I tried to straighten them out. Then I put them away in a pocket or backpack, pull them out and they're just as bent & tangled. I found it really annoying.Overall I would NOT buy again. After they broke I bought a replacement by a different company.
I bought this a few days ago, I'm going to get my money back. Because I can't communicate with it past a few blocks! It says 7 miles, but I can't even get close to a mile! What a waste of money. I got four for the family plus with a charger. I spent too much money for this to be not working like it says it should. I think motorola would be a better brand, or even pac bell! Stay away from this! Find a different brand.
Purchased four of these to couple my PC's graphic card with new HDMI monitors. Of the four adapters bought, three work but one is so poorly made that it won't take the male HDMI. They don't match the advertised image but that is less of any issue to me than the lack of quality control.
never recieved item seller said it was listed wrong but could sell me same item at a higher priceCAN NOT RECCOMEND THIS SELLER
I bought this cable for the same reason as another reviewer on here; I needed a headphone extension to reach my computer tower under my desk at work. I'd say this product worked for about a month before the left speaker wire detached itself inside the plug boot. I could get sound out of it if I jiggled the wire in the hopes of making a connection, but that would always be temporary. I definitely suggest spending a few extra dollars and getting a quality extension cord.
Mediabridge is a lot better. This one never snaps in. As some of the others mentioned....very loose fit. I wonder why they made it like that. It works though. But, you move your AV receiver or the DVD player and it falls off. Pretty annoying.
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 have owned and used 7 different models since the beginning of satellite radio. This is by far the worst model I've had as far as working properly. There is always a software update. My model freezes every time it is powered on. I was told that a previous software update messed it up and that the new update would fix it. It never did. Delphi has sent me a new power cradle, no luck. I have to do what they call a soft reset everytime I start my truck. There are too many other good models out there to waste your time with this one.
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.
Even with toner savings mode turned off and dark turned up all the way, it's still too light. Yes, I've tried 1 2nd cartridge, namebrand. Just having to turn the toner saver off and select dark means every single printout you have to click-click-click.The paper just hangs out, bent, and over time gets permanently bent. The plastic holders are exposed and break easily.
I was so happy to get my battery on time with the expedited shipping that i paid for, however the battery never fully charged even after hours it stayed at 56% and now after leaving it charging overnight and unplugging it i am gettin the low battery notification on my laptop!!
I tried this unit with two different iPods in different vehicles, and the only sound it produced was a bit of whiny interference no matter which station I tuned in to. The results were very disappointing.Do yourself a big favor and look elsewhere for auto iPod hookup. This thing ended up in the bargain bin at the Good Will.
I did extensive research on GPS units that offered various abilities... it seems the market is driven by unique needs...I chose this unit for its robust MPS storage and GPS data storage...It does suit the requirements...what makes this suffer is what it lacks, that even botton bollar units include.These shortcomings start with the most important, Readability. Even cheap Garmin units have good screen dimming functions. In short, the 3 brightness settings offered on this allow you to go from still too bright to see at night, to still too dim to see during the day... never gets there.The next big shortcoming is the lack of features on GPS side. Does not have a speedometer, or altimeter... although these formulas should be in the software somewhere, Clarion chose not to accent the unit with these. Then you have a very big glitch in programming where everytime you switch functions from GPS to any other... it wont just switch back...Instead it restarts the GPS navigation again (takes awhile, and restarts any routing). This makes it extremely difficult to play with the music screen and switch back and forth between choosing songs and using navigation. It does contain a narrow bar that controls the music on the GPS screen, but that bar only allows skip forward and skip backward... when you have over 500 songs on the unit, it becomes laborously difficult.Now for the strong points...Onboard FM modulator is pretty good and conveniant... didn't get much static at all.Optional backup cam is cool but requires additional wiring.GPS layout and view angle choices are coolSeems to have endless POI'sRoute guidance is great.Holds lots of music with nice GUI.Allows external video to be played on it (DVD,Videocamera, ect)it is fairly well priced if you dont want an inclusive DVD player.In retrospect, I chose this unit against a comparable priced Sanyo GPS DVD mp3 player that had a terrible mount system, and against a premium Eclipse in dash unit that was a little more money.I wish I would have gone for the Eclipse... at least i could have used it at night.For GPS alone... Garmin units work great, and include many features, but not many onboard POI'sIn closing... this unit would be near perfect if it could dim more, and brighten more. I wouldn't suggest buying it until they improve the display. On an average 24hr roadtrip, you could only see the screen about 8-12hrs... voice only commands from then on.
this thing is one piece of sh..! It is frosty cant make out a thing.Besides that, this upside down view you get when you look thru the viewfinder is utter nonsence.Because looking at anything thru a peephole in itself requires some effort in first trying to figure out quickly what yu are looking at ,far more difficult to accomplish this when wat U are lookin at is UPSIDE DOWN! Wen U tink of it HOW STUPID!
I wouldn't buy one if it only give 7 hours battery life. The lower price you pay initially is quickly eaten up by batteries. Get a Panasonic unit that gives you well over 30 hours.
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.
In the product advertisement, it wasn't clear to me that it just fits the iPOD nano (rather than the traditional iPOD). It's the wrong size.
I bought on in May, came with a defect, sent it to panasonic, they do not respond, do not have parts, do not provide feed back.Wasted money, stay away
I got approximately 100 pictures out of this camera before it seized up on me. The battery would not eject and it would not take a picture. I sent it in under warranty, and was informed that there was irreparable water damage, and they were sending it back unrepaired, with color photos of the damage! I took the camera kayaking ONCE, but never got more than a drop or two of water on it. Anyway, I found the camera by searching for WATERPROOF DIGITAL CAMERA on Amazon... This thing apparently croaks from PROXIMITY to water. I feel bad because I got it as a gift and the person who got it for me will be unhappy about this, but I had it on my wish list thinking it would be usable while boating. Okay, fine if the camera isn't that great, but my real complaint here is with the company. I won't buy from Canon again.
i purchased this product for my daughter for christmas. what a mistake.. after appoximately two months this expensive novelty stopped working. we sent it back to creative lab, that took a month, once it was returned, the same problem exists. not charging and not being able to download music
I think this is my first review in the years I've been on Amazon, but for once I feel that I need to speak out on a bad product.I bought both the DGK and theWhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Pocket Kit (2"x3.5")and I have to say that the WhiBal just feels better and feels that it will last a lot longer(the DGK cards are only about the third of the thickness of a WhiBal). However the Digital Grey Kard has one thing going for it, it has a superior laynard.I would recommend spending a few bucks more and get theWhiBal White Balance Reference Card - Pocket Kit (2"x3.5")instead.
I understand that "you get what you pay for." I wasn't expecting studio quality, I wanted a lightweight supplementary light source that I was planning to gently use. I read the reviews, I knew I was taking a certain amount of risk.The item arrived well packaged and was easy enough to assemble, but the bulb housing is defective. It doesn't work - no bulb will work in it (the light bulb they ship with it works in other fixtures, so it's not the bulb). This is extremely disappointing, as I cannot just speak with the company about replacing the defective component. I have to pack up and ship back EVERYTHING.The weight and sturdiness of the tripod and umbrella are acceptable for my needs, and it was easy to assemble. But if the bulb housing doesn't work, the entire thing is useless. To anyone considering buying this product, I simply advise, "caveat emptor." There's a reasonable likelihood that the product will arrive and won't work AT ALL, leaving you with the hassle of having to pack/ship everything back to Amazon because the company refuses to work with consumers.
We replaced our Labtec computer speakers with the Bose MediaMate computer speakers, having bought them as a Christmas present for my husband. After hooking them up, we were completely disappointed with the sound. They distort at a very low volume level and are completely lacking in bass response. We're sending them back and reconnecting the Labtec speakers. They were half the price and sound significantly better.
I bought this player for my son to use on overseas flights.I have only used the player five times, and it no longer works. The screen went from shadowy, to black, although all else functions. Very disappointing.Of course, there is a 90 day warranty, but now I will have to deal with a paper and shipping hassle.I don't recommend this model.
...it's a present from my wife this week (for when I go into Classic Arts Showcase mode at 11 PM and she can't stand the screechy sopranos). Nice intention, and I'd have no problem using them, except that (1) I've got to go into the HDTV's audio menu to shut down TV speakers in order to hear the headphones, and (2) no matter what channel and the headphone tuning, the background hiss is far worse than my sight tinnitus unless I turn the sound down to an almost inaudible level! The product is not acceptable. Also, (3) I spent about 2 hours trying to even get the base unit to illuminate - documentation is crappy (unusual for a German product) and troubleshooting on the two sheets provided (in more than a half dozen languages) is non-existent. It seems to take quite a while before it begins to send and the light goes on, and ditto for turn off...so long, in fact, that I was thinking I was connecting something wrong or the unit was malfunctioning. I am not impressed with this product. I am surprised to see so many happy with it.(IGNORE CAPS, I'M NOT SHOUTING.) JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO MAKE THESE WORK....MAYBE THIS HELPS SOMEONE! HAD ISSUE WITH LOUSY HUM AND STATIC AND ABOUT A 10 MINUTE WAIT FOR THEM TO TURN ON (GREEN TRANSMIT LIGHT) COMING ON OR GOING OFF AFTER SHUTDOWN. WHEN WORKING, TOO LOW VOLUME, OR STEADY HUM, AND WHEN NOT WORKING DEAFENING STATIC! I HAD THEM CONNECTED TO MY NEW VISIO HDTV'S AUDIO OUT, AND GOT HISSING AND A L*O*N*G WAIT TO EITHER START TRANSMITTING OR QUIT AFTER SHUT OFF. THEN I RECONNECTED TO THE COX CABLE BOX (SECOND SET OF RCA AUDIO OUTS) AND EVERYTHING NOW WORKS FINE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE ISSUE IS WITH USING THE TV'S OUTPUT (HAD TV VOLUME UP AND CHANGED (ON TV REMOTE) AUDIO OUTS TO "EXTERNAL" SPEAKERS (AS OPPOSED TO "INTERNAL") OR TO "MIXED". IT WORKS OK CONNECTED NOW TO THE COX CABLE BOX...BUT NOT TO THE HDTV. ??? STILL THINK THIS PRODUCT SUCKS - LOUSY DOCUMENTATION! NO TROUBLESHOOTING ASSISTANCE!! AND I DON'T THINK THE HEADPHONES ARE THAT COMFORTABLE WHEN I'M PROPPED WITH 2 PILLOWS. I'D CHANGE MY RATING TO MAYBE 2 OR 3 STARS, BUT ON EDITING, I CAN'T SEEM TO CHANGE FROM ONE, SO THAT'S IT. HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE.UPDATE in June 2012: Unit finally failed the other day after several (?) years use. (Yes, I finally found out how to make it work after many tries and persistence. It ate batteries (energizer rechargables) at a fierce rate.) Now it will not see an audio source..or it does for about 5-6 minutes after connection, then it (the transmitter) just stops (transmitting). Wait ten minutes or so, re-connect, wait 2-3 minutes and then the light goes on...it transmits for a bit (very low volume even with fresh batteries!) then the light goes out and the transmitter...well, doesn't! Time to try a new brand...or a newer model.
The film that was sent to me was totally ruined! When I took a picture it just came out uneven and messed up.
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
This product is extremely outdated now.Cameras are smaller, faster, work better, take better photos, and are more user friendly.It still takes good photos, but there are much better options these days.In its day, it would have earned 4 stars.Compared to what is available today, it gets 2.
I just unpacked this unit and spent about two hours configuring and hunting the internet for updated firmware. The unit does not easily configure, but more disappointing is that it lacks WPA for wireless security. The unit offers two choices - NO security or WEP. WEP is an outdated protocol that can be cracked in under 10 seconds. I would essentially have to gut my network's existing wireless security to roll back to WEP to support this unit, which makes zero sense. I own an AXIS wireless cam which is about 1/3rd of the price but which unfortunately is not a PTZ. Otherwise, it set up much easier than this one AND offers WPA and several other security protocols. I will send this one back and buy another AXIS cam.
This product does not work. Do not buy it. Everything about it is bad. Horrible user interface. Badly designed scanning unit. Unreliable OCR. Incomprehensible documentation. Software doesn't even boot on Leopard unless you email tech support and ask for a patch. Don't waste time on this. Instead, email Corex and ask them when their Cardscan product will be available for Mac.
i put this thing together, finally, after an hour of struggle. the materials for this included: 2 planks of wood, several long poles. the trick is to lay 1 plank down, push all of the poles into the slots on the plank, and then put the other plank on top. this doesnt work. once this piece of garbage was FINALLY assembled, according to instructions, i loaded it with my dvd collection. after, i dont know, 20 minutes, i hear a massive crash and entered the living room to discover 5 thousand dollars worth of electronic entertainment laying in a heap on the floor, mingled with 2 planks of wood and 16 wooden poles.it works fine now, after my friend and i constructed supports for the dvd rack. without the supports, this miserable thing collapsed. would i buy this again? definitely not. would i suggest it to someone else to purchase? never.
Overpriced! This thing only works when it wants too and I am sick of it! Stay away. I will never buy another webcam from Logitech.
Bought this printer for daily home use. Print anywhere from 1 - 5 pages per day on average, mix of color and black and white, but not many photos. I have no complaints about the operation of the printer, the quality of the printouts, scanning, copying - all are fine.MAJOR CON, and the reason for only 2 stars: this printer goes through ink like water pouring through a hole in the roof. We have the printer set on the middle print quality (not best). Worst printer I have owned for high ink usage, and replacement cartridges are around $22 for black and $24 for color. We find that we are buying ink almost once per month, which is unacceptable. I have owned approximately five inkjet printers over the years, and this one uses ink faster than any prior models I have owned.I am currently shopping for a black and white laser printer to handle 90% of our household needs, and will strictly use this printer when color printing is needed. I regret going for a low cost printer like this Canon Pixma MP210.
First of all, the image is not representative because the snaps are in the inside of the box, not the outside as depicted. And there are not two snaps on each edge, but only one--thus 4 snaps for the entire box.After visiting the IdeaStream website and viewing their Snap-n-Store products, it is clear that these are either counterfeit or an outdated or discontinued model since their models are all like the image and not like the items received.Second, 3 out of the 5 boxes I ordered were DEFECTIVE. Two of them snapped together with little or no effort. The other 3 do not snap despite herculean efforts mostly because they do not line up at all. On one of the 3 defective boxes, the only one end that snaps together is left with an opening which is almost a half-inch narrower than the width of a CD, thus impossible to use for CD storage as purposed since it is incorrectly cut.
own an apple hi fi and love it. never had any kind of problem. bought 2 of my daughters bose sound docks and love them no problems. bought one of my daughters a jbl radial. love the sound but the system will lock up your i pod. have seen several reviews with the same problem. called jbl about the problem. spoke to 3 different people in india who you could not understand. got an american on the phone and jbl denies they have had problems. ask around and you will find out. buy a bose or an apple hi fi if you can find one. i will never buy another jbl product.
I have had this camera for 6 years. For the entire 6, I have been frustrated by the delay in writing the picture. I am not sure how many fps they claim, I am here to tell you it is seconds per frame. There is a 3-10 second delay between each photo. Now, I am just your average user, 4 kids and want good pics of them. I have to admit, when I got the shot, there is no better. I have the wide angle and telephoto lenses and are very happy with those (not happy with the amount of time to change a lenses).My sister purchased a Canon Rebel. After witnessing how fast she could reel off the shots, I dumped this and purchased the XS. For an investment of 700, I now feel I have a much better system than the 5400 ever could have provided. The Nikon is on its way to ebay.I would strongly advise not to buy this camera.
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!
I think the camera is ok, interms of picture quality but to get the picture you want would sometime be impossible due to screwed up AF. I tried to take some pictures of kitten that are black and white stripes, and it was imposible to take a decent of kitten it self. if I focus on the kittens, it just won't focus correctly, unless you point at some surrounding object. even than blown up pictures are slightly blurie. when it comes to AF this is one POS. I would recomand this camera if you intend to take pictures of non moving object b/c of slow AF and slow shutter reponse. I have all my 35mm cameras are Nikon and really disappointed that they actually have this POS.
I've had my Ipod for less then 6 months and it been nothing but a hassel! First off it won't work on my Windows pc(Toshiba Laptop) and i spent weeks figuring out how to get it to work! Once I did it was great..untill I had to update the software for Itunes(a must in order to keep purchase songs from Itunes) and if you have a dial up it takes like 3 1/2 hrs! Once I got it done i was all excited..but then i couldn't get my songs on my Ipod! I was so mad! Then like a week later(after attepmts to call apple) i figured out that i had to download software for the ipod too. Which of course when you download the itunes thing it never tells you that!So this takes over 5 hours!(No jokes for those of us still in the jurassic period..cough dial up) Finally after forever its at 99% and has like literally 20 secs and the download just shuts off! Figures huh? Apple's site is horriable and gives you know solutions to your issues! Save your money!For something so expensive it should work! Apple will be hearing from me and I don't plan on keeping my Ipod,Which was a gift! : (hmmm wonder why I don't own a Apple computer!
We ordered two sets. One arrived with a corroded batteryinside - took us awhile to figure out why it wasn't charging...fortunately, they had packed a good battery in with theaccessories, so we were able to get this one working. Whythe folks who "refurbished" it didn't take out the bad componentis a mystery.The second unit not only was missing some components in thebase (which meant there was nothing for the connecting cablesto attach to,) but whoever had assembled the headphone unithad done it incorrectly.I'd say two bad refurbs out of two isn't a very good record.Sennheiser makes good stuff - but stick to the new onesunless you want a real science project.
By coincidence, my brother and I both bought this camera. Initially we congratulated ourselves for making such a wise buy independently. Actually we were both saps who fell for the unrealized promises of the marketing for this device. We have been comparing photos and generally this camera takes poor pictures at best. If you are in bright daylight it's fine, but in even remotely dim lighting the pictures absolutely stink. Also, the focus is twitchy. You have to learn the strange focus attributes of the camera to get a decent shot and even then you have a 50% chance of being out of focus.I haven't taken this camera underwater but after learning the Olympus policy is to require a gasket refit ever year at over $100 per refit, I don't think I'll be doing that.Also the battery life is horrible.It seems like a super safe buy because of all the shock and water proofing, but in the end you will be sorry you bought this, just like my brother and I are.
I have two, one works perfectly and the other is buggy, hence the 50/50.The bad one needs unplugged/replugged as it appears to lose power and all associated connections, wired/wireless. It may go a day, week or hours, but it is a consistent PAIN.You get what you pay for...and don't even think about installing this for somebody else unless you want to be THEIR tech support when the inevitable issues occur.
Very poor reception with the factory antenna, I tried it with another antenna mount to the roof, it was a little bit better. I like it because it's compact and out of the way, good quality radio.
Wow! What a cool idea! It's like having an integrated MP3 jukebox, DVD player, CD player, radio, & home theatre in one small unit. At least it would be a cool idea if it worked. Unfortunately, the 3-2-1 GSX simply doesn't work and Bose needs to come clean on that issue.I purchased this system (despite the steep cost) because of previous positive experiences with Bose. I'll admit I was happy with the sound of the system but became concerned when the unit began to refuse to store CDs to the media center. After talking to Bose's tech support, I was again impressed when they overnighted a replacement system to my home.After setting up the new system, I attempted to load the music database update I'd recieved in the mail ... the update refused to load and locked the system up. We also began having problems with the system freezing during DVD viewing and refusing to eject the disc. Each of these discs played flawlessly on our other two DVD players. After several calls to tech support they again sent out a replacement media center.Round three: After setting the system up (again) it did load the music update & appeared to be functioning properly. However, later the same evening the system inexplicably went mute ... there was no audio regardless of volume setting for any input other than stored music. Powering the system off & then back on resolved this glitch.For the money, this ought to be a plug it in and never-worry-about-it system. Instead it's nothing more than an expensive headache. Shame on Bose for marketing such a poorly designed product with buggy software.
This device broke about a week after I purchased it! It stopped working and the FM transmitter was never strong enough, so I always got static!
Please help i'm trapped in this box!CAN ANYONE SEE THIS!?I plugged in my Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable the day i got it,Then a green glowing void opened up in the middle of my basement!I was quickly grabbed by strange semi-see through oozing tentacles that dragged me into what I could only assume would be hell!I don't know how long passed in the blackness,But I remembered thinking to myself over those,...days,...weeks,....months,....years?How this couldn't possibly be from this magical 500$ cable.Now I am trapped inside this box,I look out but all i can see are people staring like they don't even see me...Please tell me you can see this text?I'M TRAPPED INSIDE THIS BOX PLEASE GET ME OUT OF HERE!I SEE YOU READING THIS STOP ACTING LIKE YOU DON'T SEE ME!I NEED HELP!THIS IS SERIOUS!Please buy a Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable immediately!It's the only way to get me out of here!It's ONLY 500$....
Very disappointed. Following the set up instuctions erased two years of addresses on my previous Palm site, not once but on both of my computers. The unit itself has no protection for its screen (unlike my lost Zire 31). A stick-on plastic film is included but it s not humanly possible to press it in place without trapping multiple air bubbles, like the installation process, a poorly thought-out procedure. The unit itself has a low definition screen which requires hard presses of the stylus to operate. It's features are minimal, they didn't even include the basic solitaire game. As the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for, and sometimes less." This time it was less.
After only three years and four months of light household use the printer no longer prints in black. After reinstalling software, updating firmware,switching cartridges, and cleaning print heads, I believe I have a clogged print head. Since this machine will not print in black without a black cartridge, my full color cartridges are useless. (Most printers will blend colors to print in black when the black cartridge is empty). This is my last Brother purchase. I guess I can use it as a standalone outgoing fax machine and scanner and large phone. Off to buy a new printer. Probably an HP.
I purchased a Apple Ipod from Brian in Hawaii and it was all scratched up and very unstatisfactory. I emailed him and wanted my money back and have not heard from him yet.
I loved this charger until the flip-out plug broke inside the charger and it went dead. I can't swear the break wasn't my fault--I'm a scuba diver and my chargers go with me all over the world, and see, um, active service--but I haven't had a similar mechanical breakdown from any other charger I've ever used. Until that point it seemed to deliver all it promised. I haven't tried to get the maker to replace it. But this is why I always bring at least two chargers with me. The batteries continue to work well.
After a few months of operation, my DVC II started giving the message &quot;A device attached to the system is not functioning&quot;, and would no longer capture video or audio while still under warranty.I tried all the tips in the online tech assist as well as email support with no positive results. I then tried the phone support (toll call) at least 5 times and never got through to a person. But did leave a message with my phone number. They never called me.I then wrote a letter which resulted in another round of email tech support advising me to try all the things I had already tried. Eventually I was given another phone number (toll call) which no one ever answers. I have not had any resolution after three months of trying to get their assistance.SAVE YOUR MONEY. Invest in a good digital camera instead.
the scroll wheel click is SO ANNOYING! its freaking LOUD! no problem scrolling down, but scrolling up is really loud CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICKI can't believe i paid $50 freaking bucks for thisalso, a problem is when customizing the buttons, you cant make the side to side scroll wheel buttons function as scroll ! this is an essential function for technical analysis in finance. will be sending this back, too bad I shredded the crap out of the packaging
Not worth the trouble - I followed the directions perfectly and my ipod fried itself - If you have to replace the battery I suggest just buying a new Ipod and save the trouble or pay and have it replaced
This is a very attractive, feature laden electronic device. It has very straight forward easy to understand and use features and controls. It appears to be well designed and constructed and claims to offer loads of fun for picture taking, shooting videos and playing mp3's. These are the thoughts that will go through your head when you first handle the MC3. However ........ There is a dark side to this picture (pun intended). In my opinion one would be better off donating the money you would spend for this to your favorite charity instead. This device should have never been released for sale. Kodak has truly hit an all time low with this product. Simply put, the pictures are of such poor quality that they lack description. The same holds true with the video. As far as an mp3 player??? Well, first you are going to have to figure out how to put them on the unit. The software isn't compatible with WinXP for one thing. Tech support was no help (for me) I finely broke down and purchased a cf card reader/writer which seemed to work ok, but when the mp3's were played back on the unit the display showed no song information at all! The volume has to be turned up all the way to even hear them! And there is very little difference in sound quality between the various EQ settings! The only redeeming quality this unit seems to have is it's appearance. And boy it sure does look nice sitting next to my trash can!
I never got the film so I can't tell you how I liked it and therefore haven't used the camera because I never got film. Terrible job guys
I only payed the 20 bucks for the product and i got what i payed for. I was replacing some old, worn down speakers and was really disapointed to find that these new speakers were not only weaker than the old speakers but also sounded worse than the old ones. I don't plan on buying Pyles again.
After trying the Sennheiser PMX70 Sport headphones, I tried the Nike Flight HJ022. The Nike headphones are definitely less pressurized, softer, and lighter, but what good is that when they don't stay on? I guess it's fine if you never need to wear a jacket; anything near the back of your neck makes them move out of place. Maybe there just isn't a perfect sport headphone.
Sure, they were only a penny a piece when I bought them but still, I should have gotten what was advertised- HDMI cables that worked.Only one out of 4 cables worked on any of my equipment. The fourth cable works only on my satellite tv box, but nothing else.I continue to believe that no @!%*$ cable is worth anywhere near $60 and up. Wire is wire; I'm sure there are reasonably priced HDMI cables (like for under $10) that work and meet HDMI 1.3 high speed specs just as well as the $100+ Monsters. This ain't one of them.
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.
I bought these headphones last year. Since then I've sent them to Koss twice for a replacement. Both times within 3 months of use one side of the headphones goes dead. I will not bother sending them in again and they are not worth $20 at all.
This keyboard has entered 2 of the first entry's since I bought it. No corrective action from the MFG. Have re-loaded the software several times with no correction. Finaly have retired it to the garage and am using my old keyboard. THIS STINKS.
I just bought this camera today, and I am very disappointed in what I just spent $180 on, plus $50 for the memory card.It has a movie mode, but NO SOUND! What is the point of making a movie if you cannot hear it?The much-advertised in-camera help feature is basically non-existant. If you can even find it, it is not much help. Plus, the "basic help menu" the give you in the box is VERY basic, only telling you how to put in the batteries and take a picture. They give you a "advanced help menu" that you much install into your computer. It did not work on my computer, neither did the photo editing software they give you.I would not reccomend this camera, unless you don't care about anything but taking very simple pictures.
I purchased this Palm Z22 August 16, 2007 and it worked great until today December 4, 2007 when it just stopped working without any obvious reason. If anyone knows how to diagnose problems or get support from Palm please attach your review to this one. Thanks in advance.
Don't buy this product if you are running Microsoft Vista. Microsoft has certified this mouse, but it does not bear the " works with vista" tag. Now you tell me, Microsoft certifies it, but it does not "work with". Steer clear of this item for now. No Support that will enable its operation. Also Globazar vendor sells non -retail packaging, with their own typed up (and misspelled) directions. Product looks either reman or used to me. Hope this helps...
First..it doesn't have a battery backupSecond, if you pick up while it's answering, it doesn't disconnect and you can't turn it off until the greeting is complete. That's enough for me. It's 3 weeks old and headed for the trash after I get a new one.
I was looking to replace my Cannon Digital Elf S300. I've had it for 5 years and was looking for something better. I was originally going for the Cannon SD630 but decided to upgrade to the Cannon Powershot SD800IS. After getting it home and trying all of its features this is what I found.1. The pictures have alot more "noise" (grainy) in them than my old camera's pictures even on the automatic setting. And of course the higher you manually set the ISO the more noise you'll get. The pictures looked flat with no depth to them and sometimes the colors were a little more washed out than my old cammera (which by the way was the same price as the SD800IS 5 years ago.)2. I bought this camera for low light pictures. It doesn't really do much better than the other camera's because they all have the same small flash size. I tested with over a hundred pictures and different settings and it still didn't impress me.3. As far as the color swap feature, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I tried replacing red with blue and all's I got was a blue tint over the whole picture. I also tried color swapping my daughters shirt from pink to black and I just got the same thing - black tint over the whole picture.I have to be fair and say that other than these issues the cammera seemed to be fine. But I'm taking it back because for that kind of money I expect it to take better pictures than my old cammera and it didn't. The only advantage it has is a bigger LCD screen and I care more about the quality of pictures it takes. I think Cannon went cheap on this product. They don't even use the Carl Zeiss lens anymore. He switched to Sony.
First they sent the wrong one, acknowledged it and sent paper work to return with promise to resend the correct lamp. 4 weeks later and 3 emails have resulted in empty promises. Not good serivce here!
I ordered this months ago and it seems every week I get an email stating that they cant ship it is out of stock and they keep extending the delivery date. I then searched internet for availability elsewhere and it says AMAZON has it in stock and ready to ship. WHAT GIVES AMAZON
I've been using the Polycom Communicator for about 10 months now. It is an excellent device, the only problem is that once you unwind the USB cable from the back you cannot wind it back and get it to fit as snug as before. This was not much of a problem until after sometime the device started producing some static (which I could barely hear but it was producing a loud hum via the mike so I could not be heard).Time to put the Polycom support to test, I searched on their website and called the support number, the support number directed me back to the support section of the site and mentioned that there was a link where I could get online support (I assume over email) but when I click the link it give me a list of numbers to call and when you call the number (you guessed right) it directs you right back to the site.So basically no support. This is a really nice product but has no support it worked fantastic but now its can just be used as a interesting looking paper weight.I expected more from Polycom support
For years I was sent this product, but now it's made in China, no longer made in Japan. The quality is nowhere near the old discs.
This FM Transmitter worked great for my iPhone and my wife's iPod shuffle... for the 3 months it lasted. I would recommend getting a different brand.
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.
Mine died 4 days out of the One Year Warranty. However the labor warranty is only 90 days it cost money to get repaired no matter what after 90 days.Not a typical warranty policy compared to the other big players in the MP3 player field.Check out the Apple or Microsoft products and you will see a One Year Warranty, parts and labor.What a waste
Pros:-Good sound quality for the money, especially if you like bass.-LightweightCons:-None of the 3 sizes of earbuds worked for me. At all. They were constantly falling out of my ears, even when sitting still. Exercising or even walking was incredibly frustrating.-After a year of infrequent-moderate use, they no longer work. The sound cuts in and out of both ears constantly, making them worthless. The cord appears to have kinks in it, which may be the cause of the problem. Other reviewers have explained the difficulty of working with V-Moda customer service; I sent them an email recently, but I'm not expecting a miracle.-no mic-no volume or track control buttons (try a pair with these features and you'll be amazed by the convenience)Summary: If the earbuds fit well for you, they'll give pretty good sound, especially for the money. But I think the poor material quality, and the lack of a mic and track control buttons make these a poor choice in a field with plenty of options.
I chose these because of the optics, BAK-4, multi-coated, etc. And they may be great, but I rejected them out of the box because the other design considerations were lacking. The neck cord is a shoestring and there are no "handles" to attach a comfortable strap. The weight "feels" a lot heavier than the specification. Comparing these to my old porro-prism Bushnells, I think the porros are more compact. Definitely lighter. I'll be re-ordering something along those lines.
Works for a limited amount of time then starts acting up. I've had two of these for two different computers and they experience the same problems. Sometimes when you switch over, the mouse simply hangs. It's not a wireless mouse...just a standard USB laser mouse. However, many times I have to unplug the mouse from the KVM and plug it into the computer to get it to recognize. The keyboard always switches over and I haven't had a problem with it. However, the sound sometimes gets splices...instead of switching the audio it will combine them. Stay away from this product! It will cause you no end of headaches!
The quality of this arm was disappointing. The lower part of the arm is painted metal while the upper arm has really ugly plastic trim. The pivot mechanism is just plain cheap. I returned it immediately and bought a 30" extended SwingArm made by Workrite Ergonomics for $219. I guess you get what you pay for.
I purchased the backpack for a month long trip. I was using it for camera gear and a new laptop computer that is 12" by 8.5".The pack is very sturdy and can be adjusted around the shoulders, waist and chest. It also has plenty of storage pockets. Unfortunately, in my opinion, those are the only positives.My first problem was with the velcro compartments in the camerag gear section. They did not fit tight and the velcro was not very strong. After I packed my camera gear (body, lenses, flash, etc.) and put the pack on my back, most of the velcro compartments broke loose and the camera gear shifted to the bottom of the pack. If you don't pack it carefully, it can cause damage to the gear.My next issue was the computer compartment. Even though my computer is small, it was a tight squeeze to get it in an out....but it did fit.Another issue is the overall size. I would say that if you are under 6 feet tall, this pack will be too big for you (and me), even after you adjust all of the straps.Finally, if you plan on traveling by plane with this, forget it. Every airline I was on (4 different ones) gave me grief over the size and weight. On some occasions I had to pull stuff out and cram it in my wife's carry-on to reduce it's weight and allow me to cram it into the overhead without breaking anything. On two flights I had to beg and plead to carry it on as opposed to them checking it with the luggage. This pack is a giant red flag when flying.......
No matter how, or what I do; this sound card will not work with windows 7 32 bit. I have tried the drivers recommended, but nothing seems to work. I have the card installed, but that is all I can say about it. Am I unhappy with it....YES.....
BUYERS, BE AWARE.I had 2 DVD players made by Pioneer. They are nice machines... for a little over a year. Then the warranty expires. The problem these players seem to have has to do with poorly designed dual laser pick up (one - for DVDs, the other one - for CDs and Video CDs). The first player I had stopped playing CDs and Video CDs, I got the other one - this one stopped playing DVDs.On the positive side - the picture is very good, so if you are after a short-term buy go ahead, otherwise look for another brand.
It's so sad. These speakers sounded so great when I bought them, and considering the price, well they should have too. I connected them to my computer and was very happy with them. Then, as you can read from *many* others (try the forum on the Klipsch site), they fell apart, in just over a year. The contact between subwoofer and rest of system failed, both sides of it, and I suspect other things too, and troubleshooting and repair means pulling the whole thing to bits with a soldering iron. That's where it is now - broken and in bits. As for so many others, the dealer in my case was completely uninterested and unhelpful. Be warned - a very unreliable product.
These stickers are not as bold at the image, they appear faded and patches of color are missing, not worth the price.
Love them but I have had 3 pairs but one side goes out after 90 days+/-
The purpose for buying this radio is the hand crank feature. For the one I bought, after the factory charge died, the hand crankdid not recharge. In addition I tried a charger, but it also failed to do the job. All that worked was batteries.This item is marketed under a number of names including Jensen, Innovage, and Lifelong. They're all the same radio except for the name. From other reviews I would gather that you can get a good one but that's an iffy situation.Oh well, I bought it just to play around with it anyway.
This projector was great in the begiining. awesome picture quality. I had it for 1.5 years now (less than 1000 hours on the lamp)... no problems. 6 month ago ... it started to shut off after 30 sec. But then problem 'went - away'. well now its not working at all. Projector will play for 30 sec and then lamp will shut off. I reserached this problem and it turned out a known problem with this model. For some it huppens after 2 years for others right away. I saw people's rewies on fixya.com and it seems that Optoma is well aware of this problem ... but still charges people for correcting it.
I tried to burn music using Windows Media Player, OS Windows XP. I tried 5 different disks in the pack of Verbatim Digital Vinyl 700MB Multicolor CD-R and none of them would work. I emailed Verbatim asking why I'm having this problem. They emailed me back saying "Try any third party burning software's like Nero or Ashampoo or Roxio or Sonic, because windows XP may not burn some file formats which are incompatible." I wasn't happy with their response. So I thought I would share this info with potential buyers of this product.
I purchased one and it lasted about 3 months; light still worked but did not kill any bugs attracted to it. Stinger replaced it under warranty-this time it lasted one month-same problem. Stinger replaced it again under warranty and the third one lasted 1 1/2 months, again same problem.Will not go to the trouble to get it replaced again-will buy a Flowtron which I had used 5 or 6 years ago and which lasted for 2-3 years.
The design looks cool and, once assembled, it does what it's suppose to do: sit in the corner quietly and hold CDs/DVDs. In theory the assembly should be easy but is made overly complicated by poor manufacturing and cheap materials. The screws that hold the frame to the base are made of cheap plastic. Actually, they aren't even screws but more of a screw/nut combination. Whatever one might call them they suck. As most people know, except obviously the cheap you-know-whos that manufactured it, plastic threads strip very, very easily when one tries to screw them in place onto METAL. If that isn't bad enough, these screw/nuts are suppose to be screwed into place by a screwdriver/wrench combination that doesn't give the "screwer" enough torque to get the plastic screw/nuts onto the METAL frame effectively. Plastic screwed onto metal...I repeat...plastic screwed onto metal...by a screwdriver/wrench that doesn't give enough torque. You know where I'm going with this, right? My advice if you do buy this thing, which I don't recommend, is to use four metal nuts and washers, which is what I ended up doing because I stripped 4 of the 5 plastic screw/nuts (so nice that provided one extra, eh?) in the process.I won't even begin to complain about the decorative wooden balls that go on the top. You know, the ones on which the diameter of the pre drilled holes are at least two sizes smaller than the posts on which they are suppose to fit?
This thing has been nothing but trouble. We have had problems with the drums, the ink cartridges, paper jams, etc. Brothers has NOT been helpful in workig with us to resolve the problems. The thing will only use Brothers cartidges...and they cost a fortune...and they don't last near as long (print as many pages) as they are advertised. Don't waste your money on 'Brothers' products.
This is a product that should be looked at before purchase. The screen resolution is pretty poor and the "operating" system is very simple and hard to set the way you want it. This product has an automatic slide show mode and normal / stretch display -- but the stretch display distorts the pictures too much and the slide show mode drops out when you make any adjustment. Also, the unit freezes up from time to time, requiring a reboot. Overall, this product is much less than I expected.
Have used many antennae over the years. This one did not work at all. Tried it on 2 tvs, and even had a friend who is an audio-videophile try to attach it......all to no avail. Went back to the so-so one that i already had and was hoping to replace with this one.
not worth the moneydied in 2 weeks and u dont get a replacement or yr money back
This is a good idea that doesn't work...Installed the software into a PC and a Macbook, was able to print from one channel, but never the other.What the ????Why make something that clearly doesn't work most of the time?? (judging from the other reviews...)
Works great for watching movie trailers before the actual movie starts. Once the dts audio kicks in the adaptor no longer works. No sound output. :( I think that fact should have been listed in the item description before purchased.
I bought an MR814v2 and Ma521 PC card about three weeks ago. I freely admit to being far from an expert in this area. I have not been able to make the equipment work and have sent eight emails to Netgear &quot;support&quot; with no answer. I couldn't suggest this company to anyone, the equipment may be fine, but if you can't get help to get it running, who knows?
Hooked up my cable and internet to the splitter, turned on the TV. Both went off, traced it back to the splitter which drastically degraded the signal to the point of both not being able to operate. The degradation was apparent on the cable TV without the internet plugged in. I realized maybe I went too cheap with this splitter, seems to be held together by glue in the back, most splitters also have the degradation numbers on the back but this has no markings but RCA on the front.
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.
Do not buy this product. Do not buy any Sylvania products. The DVD player will break several times before and after the one year warranty has expired. My family purchased this product and have had nothing but trouble with it. The TV is fine, but the DVD player breaks every 5-6 months. We have only had it a year and a month and already it has been in the shop twice. Labor is not covered by the way. Do not waste your money!
I tried the V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds, and they do not have the treble clarity necessary for classical music. Their sound is quity tinny. While the Bass Freqs may be appropriate for some genres, the JBuds Hi-Fi Noise Canceling Earphones are the hands-down winners for classical music listening.If you're a classical/jazz audiophile like me looking for afforadble iPod earbuds, get the JBuds.
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.
I read a lot of positive reviews before buying, but am disappointed. My first unit didn't save any of my settings so the dealer replaced it. The second unit works great if the person I'm calling is on a land line. If they are also using a handsfree phone while driving they complain of very loud background noise and I have a very hard time hearing them (thier voices seem to be muted even at full volume). All in all I was better off with my old Jabba that clipped to the visor. I would advise you not buy Parrot.
I'm a college student who makes 3 hour trips on the weekends to go visit family and decided that I should probably get a headset for those long trips not only for my safety, but for the safety of those around me. Naturally, being a college student, I was looking for something cheap but functional so i bought I bought this for my iphone thinking that it was a great deal. I was really surprised when i tried to use it because first, the thing is confusing and there is no comfortable way to wear it and second, the plugin was the wrong size for my phone(way too small). Essentially, I spent a little bit of money (what very little I did have) on something on the off chance that it might work and I was wrong. My advice is, if you have an iphone or any phone that can use iphone headphones, don't buy this. Its a total waste of money.
The picture is clearly a "lime green" or "light green" cable what you get is a ugly dark green. Beware This Is Not the product you will get, they really need to correct this picture.
Received and returned JVC "Noise Canceling Earphones". I haven't used any kind of earphones that tinney since the early days of the first transistor single-ear phones. The JVC is far worse. In fact, I think now that they must have been defective. I've gone back to the $3 earphones that came with my 1980's walkman.
A wonderful product that worked right out of the box for all offour months! Now it is stone cold dead (it died in the middle ofan instructional demonstration lesson with a room full of evaluators leaving me sweating it out for a full forty minutes) and now I am stuck between everyone ( Amazon, credit card company, Toshiba ) trying to get the warranty honored. Obviously, I am not happy with this [money] purchase and cannot recommend that anyone else buy it. Something that was supposed to be very good should last maybe five months?
From day one had problems with it eating tapes and after 6 months vcr part has gone out completely. By the time you pay shipping and the fixed cost for exchange you can buy a new one. I myself will think twice before buying another philips product.
I've been using a very low quality digi-cam for years and really wanted to upgrade to something more serious. A camera pro shop recommended this one because of the incredible 10x zoom and the fast response time. However, within hours of having it home, I saw some problems:1. It seems REALLY fragile and I just don't imagine the body or the lens holding up too long.2. Once you stuff the batteries in (quite literally), the battery cover looks like it's going to pop off or break at any minute.3. My husband and I both tried repeatedly to get clear shots, but with any zooming at all (even minimal), the picture was blurry. We tried multiple settings and various lighting conditions and the results were the same. What good is a 10x zoom if it takes you 8 shots just to get something remotely clear???Turns out that the ultra fast response time (and it IS really fast) just isn't worth the trouble we had trying to get a stable picture, so we took the camera back. Instead, we opted for the Fuji Finepix (sp?) S5000, which also has a 10x zoom, was cheaper, had fantastic reviews here, and takes dependably clear shots (even using the zoom).In my opinion, if you have your heart set on this cam, I'd hold out until they come up with a better model or test drive the Fuji.
This Cam was huge let down,Noisy Noisy Noisy, very dissapointed in image quality:http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscf828/page14.aspJust look up this cam and you will find the info about its noise factor. The optical chip set is from 2003 technology and it shows.I spent hours fixing the images from my trip to the southwest. Forget capturing green, btw.This Cam has many options but what pro would want to fool with them when the Cam itself introdces tons of noise.When First getting this Cam and after seeing the dissapointing results of most of the the photos I took I descided to see if it was my lack of pro experience that my picts where noisy. I mean I've talken picts for years for great results with a decade older cam, so I was expecting really nice picts from this, this was not case.Read up on this one before you spend 700$ on 2003 technology.
I bought this item last weekend and returned it this weekend. It was easy enough to set up, but it ran very slow. I spent a lot of time doing research and getting help from the computer geeks at work, but could not come up with a solution to the slowness. I spent a little more on a Linksys WRT54G today, and am very happy. I still only use the .11b, but it is alot faster.
Do NOT buy this router! I never had any problems browsing online until I purchased this router. If you want to watch any videos, they will only load halfway. Half of the time you cannot even connect to the internet. Pages loading only partially are the norm when using this router. Don't waste your money on this product!
I am a fan of Bose and their quality sound systems - or at least I was so far. The 3-2-1 GSX is a great idea and the sound is very good. But the box has so many glitches that it is extremely frustrating. The biggest problem is that DVDs tend to freeze or stop playing at the slightest imperfection. We rent DVDs from Blockbusters and almost never had a problem on our old DVD player. Really bad discs would cause some image distortion or strange effects on the screen but they would normally recover once over the bad spot and never freeze up. The Bose has a hair trigger sensitivity to the slightest imperfection on the DVD (and which rentals don't have a small scratch or dirt). The Bose will simply stop playing, display a message ("can't read DVD") and stop. All tricks trying to fast forward or somehow skip that spot fail. Imagine you are in the middle of a thriller! In all such cases we played the same DVD in our old player without any problem.I am in the high tech business and used to systematic fault isolation. So I took one disc that froze the Bose (in that case it did not even eject the DVD and I had to recycle the power) to the store where I bought the Bose and tried it on other high end players. It worked fine in all cases and got over the trouble spot. The I played it in the top end Bose Lifestyle system. It jammed for a while (also very sensitive) but it recovered.I had a lot of interaction with Bose support on this. They sent me a software update CD which made no noticeable difference. The dealer just says such a high quality system is very sensitive to disc defects. That's balloney, 80% of all rentals from Blockbuster freeze the system.I have given up having Bose resolve the problem since there is an obvious flaw in the DVD reader and they don't admit to it. I am now buying another DVD player to add to the system since I am tired of the frustrations with the 3-2-1 GSX.If you have a choice, don't buy this sytem.
These earbuds sound amazing. Lets get that out of the way. Sharp highs, clear mids, and decent low end produce a very clear, realistic, well balanced soundfield. For under $100, these are the best-sounding earbuds you'll probably find. They're very very good.Unfortunately, the casing construction does not live up to the quality of the electronics inside. The silver and gray pieces of metal that make up the casing are super solid, but have a tendency to separate, which causes all kinds of problems with the electronics inside. It allows moisture inside and pulls on the wires connecting the circuit board (in the gray part of the casing) to the speaker (in the silver). It seems like the one place that Monster skimped was in the adhesive or gasket that is supposed to hold the two together. It just doesn't last very long.I am on my second set of turbines right now. The first set died after about a month when it completely lost sound in one ear. I could get sound to come back by jiggling the two pieces of the case in just the right way, so it was definitely a short somewhere. Monster replaced it with a new set, but now after about a year the second set is starting to have the same issues.Based on the poor construction quality, I can't recommend these. Certainly not at the full $179 price, but not even at the $79 that Amazon is listing them for. Its really a shame because these are hands-down the best sounding earphones I've ever owned.
Dead after exactly 1 year and 1 week. I have a TIVO and 2 vcr's so I barely used it at the most 10 times. A piece of electronics should not die before the cheap batteries that come with it
***UPDATE***Apparently, my problem is not uncommon:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=636342http://www.breakitdownblog.com/2006/08/19/class-action-lawsuit-against-sony-for-green-haze-or-green-blob-sxrd-problem/As an update to my service problem, Sony told our repairman that it will probably take 3-4 weeks for the necessary part to come in.____________________________________My family resisted buying Sony products for years, because while the technology was great, the products never lasted. We finally decided to go with Sony when buying a new TV, because the reviews were great for the KDS-50A2000. We got the TV in April 2006.Initially, the TV did not disappoint. While I generally don't like the "hit the input button 8 times to get to the video option you want" feature that this, like many TVs, has, there were no other complaints, and the picture was fantastic. Until now.Around Thanksgiving, the screen started showing an ugly green vertical streak on the right side. It wasn't even a nice green, almost a Shrek-like green. It basically splotched all lighter images, so if a person's face appeared on the right side of the screen, he would look like an alien. It wasn't real noticeable until we watched football in HD; at that point, the blotches and streaks were obvious. It was the same no matter what input we used: DVD, VCR, DirecTV, same splotch. Since that time, the ugly green splotches and streaks have spread to the middle of the screen now, effectively covering half the screen.We called Sony in early December. To say the customer service representative was less than sympathetic would be a horrible understatement. She was rude, uncaring, and frankly wanted to do nothing to help. Because there wasn't an official Sony repair center within 15 miles, she said there was nothing she could do. She even asked why we were even calling, since she did not consider a green splotch a very big deal. Even after explaining that we did not expect a $2,500 TV to have any flaws after 9 months, no less a fairly major picture flaw, she had no intention of servicing the product.So we asked to speak to her supervisor, and she straightened out a little. I stress "a little." She finally took down our contact information and indicated that someone would call us back with service information. It has been 3 weeks since that call, and no response.Fortunately, we invested in Best Buy's extended warranty, and they were far more helpful. Even when their normal service company told them they were swamped with service requests, Best Buy at least tried to find other service companies, and when they couldn't fulfill the request, they went back to the original company and told them about our predicament. So finally, a month after noticing the problem, a service rep is supposed to come in today and fix it.Moral of the story-- great-looking product, but there is a reason that Sony is in big trouble. If you are confident that the TV will last, by all means get it, because the picture is terrific. But if it breaks down, don't expect Sony to be of any help.
Any of these products can work extremely well only if the grid contacts are secure and the grid itself is not oxidized. Also, one of my 3 units failed because the primary transformer blew.The two 1/2 inch galvanized mesh grids quickly oxidize when exposed to the elements. When this happens, the resistivity on the grid surface increases which retards electrical flow. I noticed this after both of my units failed using a simple volt-ohm meter. Although the grid may appear clean, a minute film caused by weathering acted like insulation and inhibited current flow unless I scratched the surfaces with my tester. Of course, a small insect will merely brush across the mesh and this is not enough contact to cause electrical discharge. Also, the electrical snap connections are very unreliable as far as having a good contact so I solder these directly to the grid.In short, the grids need to be replaced each season. I buy standard 1/2 inch galvanized mesh from Lowes, cut it to the same size, and roll it into a cylinder. Most people probably do not have these means in which case, these units have a very short life span.
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.
The product looked fine except the strap was missing one of the clips to attach it to the case, rendering it useless.
I got this in the mail today with hopes of watching a movie on my tv but I don't get any picture on my screen! I really feel as though I have been played a fool by this company and suggest that you just buy cables made directly by your mp3 player manifacturer.
I am currently on my third itrip. The first one lasted the longest, a whopping 4 months. The second I had only a month before it broke, and i recieved a new one for Christmas, we shall see how this one holds up.I have few complaints with the broadcasting quality. Sometimes it refuses to transmit over the selected station, but occasional glitches are to be expected with electronics like this, and since i usually just play music from a playlist, i avoid the risk of it changing stations on its own through shuffle.my main complaint is with the quality of the itrip itself. both of my itrips broke the same way! the plug that goes into the ipod dislodges from the white shell exposing the delicate wires. After this happens, you may try to stick the plug back into the white part, but there is no hope, it will not stay in for long. Soon the wires will break rendering the itrip useless. Both were damaged during everyday use of my ipod, putting it in and out of my bag or taking the itrip out. beware.
If you just use internet explorer, outlook express, the router is OK. But please read the following firmware errors I found and discussed with a senior technicion.1. I am using SSL(port 995) for outlook express. The securing process is much slower than when I was using the D-Link DI-704P router. The technician said it was because of the biult-in firewall in the router.2. In a telnet, ssh window, if you just idle for a few minutes, the connection will be closed. He said that it was also because of the firewall that will close the connection when it detects idling. He said there is no way you can turn off the firewall.3. I installed the software firewall, and I found it not very customarizable and you may not be able to open a specific port such as port 6000 for X11.The speed is fine. Even a junior technician told me it is 10M half Duplex.My conclusion is that you shouldn't buy it if you use telnet, ssh, or telnetd,sshd. If you don't use them, it is a OK router.
I had to go through 2 sets of ink cartridges on my C80 to find this out so maybe me learning the hard way will help you.Epson printers will not print at all if any single cartridge is empty on its multiple cartridge versions. Fair enough until taken with other factors.I do a lot of black and white printing and only once in a while I print in color. The problem is that the occasional necessary head cleaning on the C80 uses up color ink even if the only printing you are doing is black and white!! After my experience I would not be surprised to find the same problem with other Epson prints and possibly other brands as well. So watch out!I noticed my color was going down as I did black prints and of course I didn't like it, so I thought that when the color cartridges ran out I would not replace them. What a shock it was when my printer refused to print a black and white print in spite of the fact that I had installed a brand new black cartridge. It refused because a color cartridge ran out during the increased head cleaning necessary when the black ink cartridge was almost empty.In other words, gentle people, if you were to do only black printing on the C80 you would never-the-less have to occasionally buy a black cartridge plus 3 color cartridges to keep it going.BAD NEWS!!
I consider myself to be something of a tree-hugger, so when I saw speakers with an automatic power-saving feature that turns the speakers off when they don't detect an audio signal for a long time, I was in. Unfortunately, it's that feature that makes me want to pitch these out a window. The documentation says that they'll turn off if they don't detect an audio signal for 2 minutes, but mine stop after only a few seconds without sound. This makes watching movies with lots of dramatic pauses an infuriating experience. Once I do turn on music or a video, it can take the speakers 30 seconds or longer to power up. That's about half the duration of many YouTube videos (which I then have to start over).The reason I gave these two stars rather than one is the fact that the sound is pretty good, and they look cool. But they're a little expensive if they're just going to decorate my desk.Honestly, I'm surprised: I thought JBL had one of the best reputations around. I'm not sure if I retained the documentation for these; if I did, they're going back.
My Tomtom is now 2 1/2 months old. However, it only worked for 2 months and it cost $500! The first time I called the company, they told me to charge it on the computer and that it probably had not been sufficiently charged to begin withand that charging it through the cigarette lighter did nothing. I followed their instructions. When I looked at the manuals that came with the Tomtom, I saw no mention that it needed to be charged through the computer. After I charged it, it worked--for an hour. When I called the company back again, they told me I would have to send the Tomtom back to them, using Fed Ex, in my box, at my cost and my time, and they'd either replace or repair it. In addition, I needed to include the copy of the email I received from the company, authorizing me to return my Tomtom. I also needed to be sure that I included my complaint "number" on the outside of the box if I expected Tomtom to look at it. And If I included any other pieces that came with the Tomtom, like the charging cord, I should not expect those items to be returned. I asked to speak to the supervisor and got the same answer. When I asked for the name of the president of the company, Supervisor George told me I could have the address of the company so I could write some annoymous person there, but he wasn't going to disclose the president's name.If this were a washing machine, the repair man would have been out and the item would have been repaired or replaced and I wouldn't have been told to pay an additional fee to fix a defective machine. My advice: don't buy a Tomtom. The service is lousy!
I was very excited and soon very disappointed in this product. It is very difficult to open, does not fit the ipod very well, the seal literally came off the second time I opened it, and after the second song on the first use it flooded, ruining the ipod. It's going in the trash. I ordered a waterproofed ipod shuffle from underwater audio (who has great reviews) and consider it a lesson learned. One saving grace, I might be able to use the headphones I have. Buyer beware
Before I write this review, I just wanted to say that I am using the latest firmware, 1.04, patched on over a cable (not wireless).As a computer technician, I've worked with many routers in my life, from a low end Belkin to high end Cisco routers. The D-Link WBR-2310 falls squarely in the "overpriced pile of crap" category.Here are just a few of the problems I've had with this router:1) It reboots on its own multiple times an hour. Sometimes it doesn't reboot at all, sometimes it reboots so much it's impossible to maintain a wireless network. The rebooting also apparently occurs at random intervals during the day, during both heavy and light usage. I've also had the router reboot when there was nothing connected to the network and the wireless access was disabled.2) Its performance in a crowded spectrum (ie: in New York City, where I live) is horrible. I have two other wireless routers - two Linksys routers - that offer much better performance. While the Linksys routers offer much better throughput and error correction, the D-Link router constantly drops packets. It makes streaming video and gaming impossible - you might as well use a dialup account.3) Router administration is absurd. It reboots for the tiniest of changes - such as when you change the time on the router - and then doesn't reboot for other changes - like when you change the SSID or signal channel.4) This router has a very bad habit of opening its administration features to the general Internet for no apparent reason - even if you have disabled this feature.5) For whatever reason, the web-based administration hangs at random intervals and forces the router to reboot. This means that until you bring your entire network down, you cannot change any features of the router.6) This router needs to be babied. Unless you have a very solid power system, you're going to need some kind of UPS system installed in order to provide a clean electrical signal. Plugging this thing into a surge protector and expecting it to work for longer than 15 minutes is laughable.7) D-Link support is non existent. I've had two router exchanges now and these same problems exist. D-Link refuses to do anything else besides exchange the router.After this experience, I refuse to use any other D-Link product.
Dead...wont even boot up. Luckily eMachines has a good tech support and they are willing to give me a new PC. But ofr the nine months it worked, it was a great value for the money. I'll only recommend it if I saw it work for longer than that.
This are crap avoid them like the plague and company is even worst! The wire become exposed after moderately used!
Two months ago, I bought the Stylus 750 to replace an aging Kodak digital. Unlike the Kodak, the Olympus has no "delete all phots" feature, so the only way to delete all the photos from the camera after transfering to the computer is to look at each photo separately on the camera's LCD display, push the delete button on the back of the camera, confirm that I really want to delete it, then it's gone. One photo gone and 235 to go. It takes about 10 minutes to delete every hundred photos (each deletion requires 3 button pushes, one picture at a time). I've now bought a replacement camera (a Canon) that has a "delete all photos" option. I never would have guessed that a camera would be sold that made it so hard to delete the photos. It's a flaw that makes the camera functionally so clunky that I'd advise looking to another manufacturer for your digital camera purchase.
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 device, because it was advertised to be just like my old fm transmitter which I broke the arm off after 3 years of shoving it in my glove box. Well, this is not the Satechi fm transmitter they advertised. It gives you 3 channel selections, rather than being able to choose from any that work. The side arms do not adjust, so there is no way this would hold any ipod or iphone. Mine came in a package that said it had a remote, however the package was open, there was no remote and the device was scratched and very used looking. Then, to top everything off, I had to submit an application to return it!! Needless to say, my request was approved, but this was a giant headache leaving me very frustrated and still unable to listen to my iphone in my car.
THE RUBBER FITTINGS DIDN'T EVEN LAST 6 MONTHS. I EMAILED THE COMPANY AND THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE. I CAN NO LONGER USE THE HEADPHONES UNLESS I PAY ANOTHER $10 FOR RUBBER FITTINGS.I PAID $100 FOR THE THESE HEADPHONES. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!
This is a beautiful highly styled camera, but, the lens is terrible, and also very inconsistent, sometimes not bad.The manual is a waste of paper, telling you nothing.The controls are awkward and not conventional, sometimes not working well at all.Samsung should have done their homework better, this camera is a dog and not worth the money, had Samsung gone a bit farther this could have been a winner, as is, it is a loser.
I found this player to be quite nice until it died. The user interface is good and it played MP3's without problem. Unfortunately, it only lasted about 1-1/2 years before dying. This is with moderate use in an office environment. Absolutely no harsh handling at all. I guess it is a testament to the quality Aiwa puts into their products. Needless to say, I won't buy another Aiwa product again.
I bought this as a Mother's Day gift for my wife to put the kids' pictures in them. I saw all the mixed (though trending toward negative) reviews, but for just over $10, I figured what the heck. Now, I wished I'd heeded some of the comments. This thing would not get recognized in Vista SP1, constantly connecting then disconnecting with that oh-so-catchy USB jingle. There was no software CD provided. I tried everything I could to get my computer to see it, following the directions in the packaging plus some of those given in these reviews. Nothing, nada, zilch.This was the first and will likely be the last Coby product I purchase. Save your money or spend just a little extra to get a product that will actually work reliably for you.
I bought this player & watched about 20 movies. It started reading no disc. Brought to repair shop. Just out of warranty.Needed new laser only available from onkyo in florida. Part cost to the repair shop ... Who knows how much in labor. CANNOT recommend onkyo.
I bought my HR314 wireless router and Netgear WAB501 dual mode wireless pc-card in April, 2003. I wanted to equip my laptop so that I may browse internet anywhere in the house.At the time, I decided to go with Netgear because it was a reputable company and offer great value to its products. Of course, my opinion toward its products and services changed after my problem with HR314. Stay tuned.On paper, HR314 offers a great set of technical features that will do great for any home network. It offers 4 LAN port and a wireless access point. It supports 802.11a (5GHz) protocol that allows transfer rate of ~50 Mbps at normal mode and 108 Mbps at turbo mode.I liked that fact that it operates at 5 GHz range so that my microwave or my neighbor's cordless phone will not interfere with my router. Of course, I later learned it interfered with my wife's cell phone. :-( Furthermore, I like the fact it offers up to 108 Mbps with its turbo mode. I figured it is also as good as a T100 connection.The installation of the router was very simple and straight forward. Just plugged in my desk top to its LAN port configured it (via its router web page at 192.168.0.1) according to its user guide, and there it went. Installation of my WAB501 pc-card was also a breeze. Just installed its driver, plugged in to my laptop, and it started to connect to my rest of home network.After everything was set up, I walked around the house with my laptop and monitor transmission signal strength and expected transfer rate reported by WAB501 configuration utility tool. I noticed that transfer rate suffered quickly as I moved away from the router. Transfer rate dropped from 108 Mbps to 50 Mbps when I moved from my study (where router was located) to my kitchen/bedroom that is about 30 feet away. Keep in mind, for internet browsing, 50 Mbps was not bad at all. I could not get any signal if I moved my laptop to basement, even though it was still about 30 - 40 feet away from router. I guess wireless signal does not travel downward. :-? One more thing, HR314 runs hot and is a noisy little guy (electronic humming noise).I was happy with the product for 4 months, and my trouble with HR314 started two weeks ago. It just would not connect with my WAB501. It first stucked in reset mode. According to its router configuration page, the access point was always &quot;rebooting&quot;. I later found out that this problem only occurs after the unit is powered up for a few hours.Right away, I called Netgear's technical support. It was busy and I left a message for it to call me back. After a few hours, someone actually called me back. That was a pleasant surprise. After trying a few things, the technical support gave me a RMA# and asked me to send the unit to its service center. I wrote down the instructions and quickly sent the unit out. After a week, it came back. I wish the story stops here, but it doesn't. Sigh...I was very happy to see my HR314 to come back so soon. I right away connected it to my computers. The unit was no longer stuck at reset state. Good. I turned on my laptop and checked if WAB501 could connect to the router. Yes, great. As soon as I opened a web page from the laptop, I noticed a big problem. The connection transfer rate is now only 5 kbps. That is 10,000 times slower than before! Appearantly, its service center didn't perform a full diagnostic on the unit.I called the technical support right away. After working with me for a long time, the technical support decided the problem was not of HR314. It believed that my computer configuration slowed down the transfer rate. What a nonsense! I could connect my laptop with a wired connection to my network and worked just fine.I continued to work with the HR314 and WAB501 for another couple days, even reloading Win2K on my laptop, and this is what I learned.1. HR314 stucks in rest mode after being powered for a few hours.2. HR314 configuration web page becomes inaccessible after using it for an hour.3. Transfer rate reported by the WAB501 configuration utility does not reflect the actual tranfer rate.4. Its wireless access point becomes unstable and reboot frequently.I am still trying to work with Netgear technical support on this problem, and I hope it will finally resolve this problem for me, but I will not get my hope up. It is likely that I have bought a $150 paper weight.
This player worked for a few months. During that time period it sounded good but the controls were a bit cumbersome to deal with. Correct drivers were a hassle to obtain.The player no longer will turn on for no apparent reason. Very disappointing and a waste of money.
I tried this product with a Samsung SGH-E250 phone and experienced the same loud popping noise problem that other two customers have reported here. This noise will show up whenever I do one of the following (provided silent mode is not enabled):* Connect the adapter to the phone* Press any key (if keypad tones are enabled)* Slide up or down the screen (if slide tones are enabled)* Play/pause/skip a song in the music player (this will happen even in silent mode)Maybe this adapter is intended to be used with a headset only, i.e. headphone + microphone set, and not with just a pair of headphones or speakers. If this is true, then the description of this product must be changed accordingly to reflect this limitation.
After installing this PS my systems suffered constant random shutdowns. System would not power back up until briefly removing AC from the PS. From what I've read this appears to be an ongoing problem with the Antec NEO HE series for at least a couple years. It is evidently still not fixed.Returned and ordered the Corsair HX520 instead.
Becare full before u consider buying a IpodDVDS problems getting to player.Itunes have have Remote problems.Ipod Plays Monopoly & its ILigal.U will be Upset one u buy it because it a new tecnology.Be care full not to hook your Ipod up to nother comuter or all music will be Erased.If Itunes Libary has no CD music and u hook it up it it could be Erased.be carefull a virus dosent crash your computer or music is gone.If u erase your PC and start brand new it can cause Ipod to erase atamatically if Itune libary is emty, U dont get a wall charger, The CD installation is poop. U get 1 USB port charger and its new type charger, the usb port jack on pc is where u charge, Laptop battery drain faster, even if u plug laptops in the wall, I have theese problems
The ReplayTV was very disappointing. This unit dramatically reduced the picture quality of cable tv. Infact I had to buy a video amplifier in order to make the quality of certain stations acceptable. The quality of recorded shows was also very poor. Just to make it clear the quality of cable tv is excellent when the unit is not attached.Customer service is non existent. I sent 2 e-mails to tech support and NEVER received a reply.The good:- The commercial advance feature is cool- Don't have to rewind video tapesThe bad- The remote is big and not very well laid out.- The advertised 80hrs of record time is on the lowest quality setting. It gets about 25hrs on the high quality setting.- Picture quality is really bad- No tech-support
It's a little soon to rate something that is a gift for Christmas. It was recommended to purchase this adaptor for headphones I got for my grandson. I won't know much until after Christmas.Sorry. This request is a bit soon. A lot of what I ordered are gifts, so I hope I won't be getting these emails or it won't be a surprise for my husband. Thank yu.
The product is a lot bigger than you might think. Didnt work well at all. I recomend paying a lil more for a better product. I return mine
I recieved the battery but unfortunately it did not hold a charge. Misplaced return shipping information so I'm stuck with the same problem I had before purchasing. Great luck for me huh...
All of the features, MP3 player, video player, snapshot viewer, and flash drive worked as described. After about 3 months of gentle use, I can no longer connect via the USB interface, which means I cannot change my songs, videos, snapshots, nor can I use the device as a flash drive.Visual Land does not respond to email requests for support.Buyer beware.
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.
I purchased Rio 600 last summer. I did not mind getting only 32MB because I was lured by Diamond's promise of 340MB backpack. Rio 600 is small and stylish and 372MB of memory would make it an ultimate player. However, five months past and Diamond still has not released any of backpacks 32MB, 64MB or 340MB. Later it became clear to me that Diamond abandoned 340MB backpack.Software program for is adequate but it might take time for users to get used to it. File transfer was fast and reliable using USB connection .My unit functioned flawlessly but I need more than 32MB. I sold Rio 600 last month on auction.If your are in market for MP3 player I strongly discourage you from buying Rio 600 or Rio 800. Personally I am going to take look at Iomega HipZip and Nomad N-64
Comes in non-descript box. The unit did not work. Could see light going in and coming out...did not work. Had to return for refund since this device can not be replaced-in-kind. Now looking for something different.
I tried the iTrip with different frequencies the result was consistant - Low quality sound and too much noise disturbance.I am returning the product.
as mentioned in previous reviews, this item does not really work well with my 3rd generation iPod. It freezes the unit which then must be reset.
I had expected a great deal from the Epson printer. The first one arrived and was dead on arrival. I spoke to the technicians who said &quot;send it back for a new one.&quot; The second one was not quite dOD but the cartidges didn't function. I had enough of this and switched to an HP
I tend to sweat a lot and the armband did little to protect my sensor/ipod which shorted out after 984 miles. Purchased new water resistant case from H2O Audio for just 10 dollars more and it keeps everything dry. Granted I average around 9 miles per run but for 29 bucks I expected something a little more durable that would actually protect my nano. Instead I'm now on my second i pod , if you sweat a lot spend the extra 10 bucks and get a real water resistant case. Incidentally Nike just sent me a 2nd gen armband(with the widow) for 1000 miles and it seems to be made from the exact same material as the first one.
I have had my camcorder for less than two years and now it is no longer working. Unfortunately, when I try to get some answers from the various companies about getting it repaired, I'm getting the old run-a-round. No one knows diddly, even when I read them the agreement for the warranty. Somehow, I feel that I've purchased a warranty that will not provide any service for a product that doesn't work! Ruined wedding photos on the miniDV and a graduation tape too. Upset, disappointed, and just down right disgusted that I have to send the camcorder back to Panasonic and I'm going to have to pay for it. Warranty! What warranty?
I just got off the line with Toshiba. Their Pocket PC's are NOT compatable with Sandisk SD cards. They work for a while, then die. I bought three at once and two are toast now. Toshiba knows about this and has yet to post a warning or contact owners of their otherwise excellent Pocket PC's. BEWARE!
I bought these for my son and they stopped working a couple of months in! When I called their so called customer service they said the cables had problems and the replacement for them are on back order. Yet, they continue to sell the Super.fi! It has been over 4 months and I called again and was told they are still not available. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY! Do yourself a favor and buy the cheapies from Walmart, at least they will replace them!!!! THIS COMPANY STINKS!!!!
Had it for about 6 months...Worked with restrictions...Large prints would cause the printer to stall...Then, one day, it suddenly died...and without saying goodbye...Not a good buy at all...
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've had my Bose for about two years. I'm very glad to have received it as a present because, despite some of its fine features, it certainly does not merit the hefty, comparable-to-a-small-home-stereo price tag.I like its design and its sound.I don't like the following "features":1) It is the most sensitive CD player I have. It will not properly play a number of CDs, especially CD-Rs. If a disc is slightly thin, the unit will either not accept it (you have to give it a push) or not eject it (you have to open up the unit, turn it on, hit "eject," and pull the disc out). This is especially annoying when my $70 boombox plays them without a problem. Refurbishing by Bose did nothing to change my unit's sensitivity.2) It is not programmable! It doesn't program songs at all. The best it can do is "shuffle," "shuffle repeat," "repeat track," and "repeat disc." The cheapest boombox these days is programmable.3) The lack of buttons is annoying: I found I had to order a second remote ($10) and keep it by the box. When I called Bose about this problem, the tech suggested getting the second remote and added that a lot of people had done that. My boombox is more user-friendly (it has buttons as well as a remote).One can argue about the merits of elegance vs. user-friendliness. But the lack of programmability and the oversensitivity of this box make it a poor buy, in my opinion.
I'll echo what others have said -- even though you'll only be able to hear my words in your right ear. Yes, after about 8 or 9 months, the left side has gone dead on my pair of these too. So annoying! I can't say as how I've treated them w/ kid gloves, but I haven't been jumping up and down on 'em either. And they *are* SPORTS headphones. Oh well. Wish I could find something better....
Dont bother getting this MP3 player. Its not Win 2000 or Win XP compatible. I can no longer download music to it. Audiovox has no plans on updating their software to allow future use.
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 intended to buy a cartridge of Stylus C80 compatable cyanink. Below the listing I checked out other items. This listingshowed a four cartridge set at significant discount. I checkeditem discription and technical data . I ordered thinking I was getting a set of all four colors for my printer. When I opened the package, I found four cartridges of Magenta. First I thoughtit was a shipping error. but the invoice was correct. IN NO PLACE DID THE LISTING SAY MAGENTA INK CARTRIDGES. NOT IN THEITEM DISCRIPTION OR TECHNICAL DATA. IT WAS ONLY BY UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT CODE THAT YOU WOULD KNOW THIS. I AM RETURNING THE ORDER AND CLOSING MY ACCOUNT!!
I'm on my second set. The first one started after a few months, then a sort of pricking feeling in my left ear, like little electrical shocks. It got too bad to even use. I replaced them, and now only few months after that, the same problem again. $100 is too much to have to replace every six months or so.
Just for those who are thinking or have recently bought a Sony clie PEG-NR70(V). DO NOT BUY IT OR RETURN IT. I have been doing extensive research about the nr70 after i had bought mine and returned the first two due to defects. News flash: there are fatal programming and hardware issues with the Clie NR70! This is why Sony discontinued this model after only a few months of sales.The NR70 is a great PDA due to the conceptual design. This is why I am urging people to buy the PEG-NX70(v). They have improved on the software and hardware. This unit runs the Palm OS 5.0, way better! Also, they replaced the plastic casing with a more sturdy metal casing ( a bit heavier, but worth it, as my first unit was returned for the case cracking umong other things). Please please please heed my advice. I went through enough problems, you don't need it too. Just fork out the extra dough for the better model. It's better in the long run.
I bought this mouse as an end all to my mouse problems. 18 months later it starts double and triple clicking every time I use it. It's poorly made junk for a lot of money.
Packaged software crashed every time. Tried to upgrade from the website...poorest customer service since the old days of Apple. I have had this thing for over a year and have only been able to transfer about 15 minutes of tiny screen size video. This was a waste of my money. Save yourself the headache. I'll get more satisfaction cramming this device down the garbage disposal than I ever did transferring videos of my children.
I purchased these Monster Turbine High-Performance In-Ear Speakers and was sorely disappointed. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. As soon as I took them out of the box and started using them (literally 2 minutes afterward), the right speaker broke. I tried super-glue, which in turn voided my warranty (my mistake). Please don't take this as a biased opinion, for it isn't just the extremely poor quality of construction that makes these ear-buds bad. They feel rather heavy and uncomfortable in your ears, no matter what size or type of bud you have on them (and the cone buds are painful in your ears after a short time). The sound was altogether unimpressive. As advertised, it is nothing like a sub-woofer in your ear. The bass is really non-existent, and the mediums and highs sound electronic and fake. I used these with a few different sound sources, including my laptop with a high-definition sound card, but I declare these ear-buds were not as good as the $40 Sony ear-buds I owned before. I liked those very much, but they broke and I thought I would try to find something nicer. Do not purchase these In-Ear Speakers! They are an absolute ripoff, and if they break (which they probably will) you'll be lucky to exchange them. I don't see how I can emphasize it anymore.. buyer beware!
If you have Garmin Legend GPS, do not buy this adapter. I purchased it, used it in the truck and every time you turn off and turn on the engine, it will damage GPS. I had my GPS replaced 3 times.I purchased newer Legend HCx and got it damaged by adapter also. After replacement, I simply use standard cellphone cigarette adapter and haven't had any problem at all.
I bought this cartridge hoping to save money. unfortunately it only worked for about a day. Id strongly suggest saving your time and money by just buying Hp's cartridge
well i got this fan to mod the xbox 360 slim and found its not strong the speed controller you would have to open your case to change and is honestly a peice of dump i ended up using a logysis fan i had in my comp and it had leds plus its cheaper and cools betterif you want a fan for cooling buy a rosewill amazing and it has leds plus it quiet and comes with grills and comes with pci slot speed controller that look very sexylogisys fan:Logisys LT400BL - Case fan - 80 mm - bluerosewill fan(only has speed controller on 120mm version):Rosewill RFA-80-BL 80mm 4 Blue LEDs LED Case Fan
I've had to put forth herculean efforts to get any resutls out of this card. Aside from the fact that it initally locked up my HP laptop (until the beta drivers arrived), I still can't get it to reliably connect to the WAP.What is most frustrating is that the adapter often &quot;sees&quot; the network, but won't connect. When it *does* connect, I only get a range of about 10 feet before the signal drops off.Overall, this has been a nightmare. Avoid!
Order got here in the expected amount of time and came in nice packaging. Had them installed by a reputable installer and they worked fine for about three months. Now, I have to press on the speakers for them to work. The wires are grounding out on the speaker wall. I can't afford to buy more now because I am a starving student, thanks guys.
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.
After a year of light use, it started to jam so ofter that I wanted to trash it. But I still have a spare toner sitting there. Sigh. It helps if you push the paper a bit when it feeds. But it is annoying. Not recommend for any usage. Two stars for the price I paid. Otherwise, one star.
The aspect ratio of the screen doesn't match the aspect ratio in the picture you see on the listing, so the device "does its best" to make the pictures fit, with discouraging results. It's like having a nicely-colored comic-book collection of your vacations and family; nothing you really want to show off.I think you'd be better off just using the screen-saver on your computer, or putting pictures on your PDA, or using a DVD player... I can't really see why anyone would buy this.Oh well.
Exactly the same problem as the other guy after running games and stuff, it will shut off. it [makes me mad], if you want this monitor for games might as well return it right now, ive looked at other places with reviews and they all have the same problem, its a bad product.
Maybe its my shape of ears, but these headphones are not comfortable, especially in my right ear. They aren't flexible at all so I guess It's "either they fit great or... Not at all". Also the cord arrived linked at the plug end and when plugged into my mp3 player, I get some fuzz unless I hold the cord straight. Not impressed. I'll stick to buds I guess.
I had a CPL filter stuck to a U/V filter, both 58 mm. These wrenches could not properly clamp onto either filter for a number of reasons, mainly because they're quite flimsy. Accidentally dropped the filters on the kitchen counter, which is what loosened them up so I could remove the CPL filter. I tried it again just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. Dropping the filters on the kitchen counter works better than these wrenches. Definitely not recommended.Now, if you have a filter stuck to the lens, the dropping trick is a bad idea.
I purchased this sanus wms5B thinking to instal the speakers of my HTS onkyo-3300.Even I called the sanus customer service to confirm whether I can use these mounts with my system.They said they can be used using the instructions fig 1 B. But when I tried the instructions,I can't be able to use the mounts.Now they are useless to me.The sanus directions are wrong and misleading.
I have had this printer for just over a year and it was great at first, but now it doesn't print correctly (of course because now the warranty is up) on the left side of the paper in black and white anymore. (Do an internet search, it's not just my printer although the rude customer support people told me that it was less than 1% of CLP-300's which I just can't believe.) I contacted Samsung support (again, the rudest bunch of people that I have EVER spoken to) and they basically told me that they couldn't help me. It doesn't matter that I've only ever printed 3500 pages TOTAL on this printer, if it's more than a year they won't do a thing. I even asked for a supervisor who actually hung up on me when I stated that I couldn't believe how rude their customer service was. Bottom line, this printer is a piece of junk and it makes me re-think buying ANYTHING made by Samsung in the future.
This device has one task to handle: provide radio reception.It fails. Reception is awful, noisy; moving an inch requires an adjustment. ...
This microscope is ok but I had trouble being able to focus the 12.5x eye piece, it only came with 1 filter, and the owner's manual is extremely poor. Look at the 'The Microscope Store'. You can get a much better micropscope for the same amount. I highly recommend the OM88 which costs more than the Meade but has many more features. Here are some of the comments for this microscope"I have spent well over $1500 on microscopes claiming to be 'Clinical or Medical Grade' instruments and have been sorely disappointed by all of them. To anyone who thinks that they can find a qualilty binocular microscope with outstanding optics for less somewhere else, then go waste your money. I have been there and done that! The optics in the OM88 are in my opinion OUTSTANDING, for the price no one I believe will find a better instrument anywhere. Believe me I have looked for well over a year, until now. A 'Very Well Done' to you Mr. Mike Little. You have accomplished what your competitors have not been able to do! I really mean that Mr. Little, I only wish that I had come to you first. I could have saved a lot of money and time. Thank You." -- Ken Ramos, a retired U.S. Navy Officer whose specialty was air launched missiles and missile systems. Microscopy is his civilian passionYou know the old saying: 'If it sounds too good to be true...it isn't true." Your microscope contradicts this old belief! This quality at this price is too good to be true, and yet IT IS! I am a physician, and have used many a top quality laboratory microscope in my day. This one compares favorably with all of them , and at under $400, is an unbelievable value. It feels almost like stealing to pay so little for an instrument of this quality. If you are looking for a microscope look no further." - Catherine Marley, MD (please use this in your testimonials if you wish
I decided to purchase this product on the fact that it was a 1 gigabyte mp3 player, that cost only around $30. It worked perfectly two for the first two days of use, however on the third day, the buttons started malfunctioning. I used this for two months, the volume does not increase, rarely does it happen, you either have to press really hard or hold the button for a long time. Besides that the power button that is used to turn the player on/off, and to play and pause songs, completely collapsed, and does not function anymore, leaving this mp3 useless. All this after only two months of use....the best thing to do is buy an ipod or a Creative mp3 player,,,something that many people have....that has a proven quality.
Come on, this thing should just work. But it doesn't. Drag-n-drop jpeg pictures and they show for a while (a couple of days at a time), then goes black...then the buttons stop working...then reset, repeat, rinse, repeat...sorta works, then goes black. This thing is a piece of crude...shoulda bought a kodak.
This antenna did not work well for me, even though the TV station transmitting towers are within about 10 miles radius of where I live, and there are no tall buildings, etc.. to interfere with reception. I did use a high quality antenna cable with it as well. The Terk HDTVa antenna works great for me.
this product is not worth the money, the shelves do not stay in b/c the sides are too far apart and you cant tighten it b/c its a cardboard back and is awful
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.
You'll notice the first of many problems with this computer when you turn it on, as might be expected. The noise output of the fan is on par with a 747 at about 1/4 throttle. I bought this thing for school and used it once in a 90 person lecture hall for about 3 minutes. Everyone in the entire room could hear it. You would think that a fan that loud would keep this beast cool. Nope. If you try to run more than one program at a time, particularly anything with non-static graphics, this mother will shut off due to overheating. I will say this for it though, it continues to run after 5 years. That may be just to spite me though.
Soy de Caracas, Venezuela. El amplificador me llego perfectamente embalado me dirigi a un sitio que instalan estos equipos y cuando me lo instalaron tiene un canal de los pasivos que esta fallando, aveces suena y otras veces no. No procedo a garantia debido a que estoy fuera de U.S. y me sale muy caro el envio.
I hate this earphones. You have to stick them so far in your ears that you feel as though you are attaching them to your brain to hear anything. I am not sure why they got such good reviews. They feel cheap. The vendor did ship them quickly and professionally.
Everything about this mouse was great. It's built well, feels great in the hand, tracks awesomely, and looks great too. However, beware! This thing goes into a sleep mode after about 5-10 seconds of inactivity and then requires a button click or mouse movement to bring it back. Waking up takes 2 seconds. This is so annoying that it just makes the mouse unusable. You type something on the keyboard, you try to move the mouse, and it sticks for 2 seconds before it moves. In addition, if it sleeps for more than about 15-20 minutes, it goes into such a deep sleep that it is hard to wake back up. It can take 5-10 seconds to wake up. If you think this is quick, sit and wait 10 seconds staring at the computer. I tried to like it but these flaws are fatal. The documentation says it sleeps after 5 minutes of inactivity, but this is simply not true.
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 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 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 ORDER THIS WIYH MY PEPSI POINTS THEY TOOK MY POINTS THEN THEY EMAIL ME SAYING MY CREDIT CARD DID NOT WORK PEPSI SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT CALL BACK IN 10 DAYS I DONOT EVEN HAVE A CREDIT CARD WITH THEM AND EVERYTHING THAT I OREDER IS WAY TO SMALL AND POOR QUALITY
I can't review this product because I never received it. The company that was supposed to send it to me emailed that it got returned to them by the post office "for some unknown reason", so my grand daughter didn't get this part of her Christmas gift.
I bought it in the US as a present to a friend in Israel. When I gave him the box, he opened it, plugged it into his Mac and guess what? Doesn't work! Broken, out of the box.
windows 7, apple, and windows phone 7 are not compatible. visit their official site for older compatible phones. This is really old.
I have had my MP730 for 4 days now and so far have talked with Canon tech once. When we try to print from our computers we keep getting an error 5C00 and the alram goes off. Tech said to turn off, on again, reset the print head and cartridges. It should not keep happening!!! I have to do a few more things: get a different USB cable to see if that's the issue, see if Canon will send me a new print head, try a different network cable (no info on network issues in the manual). I went to a Canon product because I have had issues with HP all in ones. Now I am not sure there are any good one's out there!
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.
This card is absolutely awful. I was in the market for a new sound card and essentially Creative cards are the only ones available in stores it seems. I wanted something that was top of the line and I was impressed with the front panel on this card which allows you to connect it to basically any kind of external device. I also liked the fact that it had a remote because I watch a lot of media on my computer and basically use it as an entertainment center. These are the reasons I bought it here are just some of the problems I had after installation.1. My cd-burner could no longer burn at top speed. 8x was about the best I could hope for. and I could no longer copy files from cds at top speed either. a file that used to take five minutes to copy now took twenty2. My video card would no longer worked with DirectX Direct3D acceleration so most of my games were unplayable.3. Games which did work without DirectX (Baldur's Gate)experienced extreme slow downs and jittery graphics during gameplay.4. A definite increase in system lockups and crashes.5. Frequent problems when trying to play music cds or DVDs. My system would often reboot without prompting.6. No real increase in sound quality from the onboard card I was using before and frequent hisses and pops during use. The little clicks you get while opening weblinks became awful cringe inducing crackles.7. The technical support people I talked to, while friendly, seemed absolutely incompetent when it came to the Audigy 2 and had no more idea on what could be wrong with my system than I did.That's all I can think of right now but it seems like there were more problems than that. I assure you now my computer more than met the minimum system requirements listed on the box.
I can't believe these got the kind of reviews they got. They sound horrible on every level. The earphones that came with my iPod so outdo these it's pitiful!! Don't waste your money!
I can't use the battery in my digital camera, I think the problem is the 1350 mAh of capacity and the charger don't charge other brand of this type of batteries. I still spend money in non rechargeable batteries.
The product works effectively when one of the eight or so FM stns are open...otherwise you receive screeching noises and other disconcerting sounds. It is my understanding that later versions enable you to select ANY open FM stn/number (i.e. 87.9 always seems to be open but I can't select that stn with my current pdt)...
360 watt max my a**! They were sounding distorted even by the 50 watt max head unit. Took way too long to ship.
Waste of money. I could be within 5 feet and not be able to get a signal. Customer support also had no idea of what to do. Spend a few more bucks and get the Linksys.
I bought this printer my last year of college based on a number of excellent reviews both online and from reputable publications. When I first got it, I loved it. Fast printing, great quality printouts, and the price was right for a broke student. Though it went through ink quicker than I would have liked, I was pretty conservative with its use and only had to swap black cartridges once in the span of a year. I was using it to print papers and research materials anyway, so I used color very sparingly.Anyway, I moved back home after graduation due to money problems. Had a hard time getting a job at first (rough market even with a four-year degree), but I did eventually after about a year, and once I did I decided to get the printer the new ink it so badly needed. (Borrowed my parents' Epson Stylus Scan 2500 in the meanwhile, a wonderful printer by the way.) Got all new cartridges--authentic ones, no generic knockoffs here--and discovered to my dismay that the black print head was clogged seemingly beyond repair. I printed a test page in Windows once I got the new cartridges installed. All I got was the four-color Windows logo and lots of wavy black lines that didn't even resemble text. Tried one head cleaning cycle after another, and the problem didn't go away. Adding insult to injury, it sucked the new color cartridges dry almost instantly.I agree with the general sentiment here--this thing is a money pit. It ran wonderfully when it was new, but it wasn't built to last. I know it's common for inkjet manfacturers (HP, Canon, Lexmark, etc. all do this, but perhaps to a slightly lesser degree) to take a loss on the printers themselves in order to make a profit on the ink and accessories, but Epson really went to the extreme. I'm lucky that I got my new ink on clearance, but I could have easily dropped over $50 trying to resurrect a lemon of a printer, and I sympathize with everyone else here who experienced this.Incidentally, this happened with my brother, who got a C82. I've been an Epson loyalist for years, so it pains me to say this: Stay away from new Epson inkjets at all costs! They're very pretty and have impressive specs. But then they love you, take all your money, and then leave you. I'm getting rid of mine as fast as possible--not even sure I want to sell it because I don't want to force this misery on anyone else. For now I'm probably going to get a monochrome laser printer because all I need right now is a reliable, cost-effective documents printer. But if I were ever to get another color inkjet, it will not be an Epson.
I used my SurgeMaster for 6 years and it either did it's job, or I didn't need it. Living in an area with a lot of power failures, I always have some concern about surges. When we had a power failure last December, it took out the power supply on my Macintosh (as well as my brand new Trivection ovens). Luckily, replacing the Mac power supply wasn't an expensive repair. I sent a claim into Belkin for the repair, and it was denied because they found nothing wrong with the SurgeMaster. I guess it was just a coincidence that my power supply died at the time of a power outage. ;-) Needless to say, I won't be buying any other Belkin products any time soon.
The screen is broken. Maybe it is under warranty, maybe not. Olympus customer service has not communicated to us once since we sent them the camera two months ago. Every once in a while we pick up the phone to find out what was wrong with the documenation we provided them, and what we need to send them now. Just remember, you don't need a warranty until the product breaks. If you don't need the warranty, then this camera is not too bad. If you expect a manufacturer to stand behind their product, I recommend you buy another brand.
Bought this card and it worked fine for a couple months. Then it started dropping the connection an average of every couple of minutes. I tried every fix I could find on the internet and nothing. So I tried their email support -- they gave me a bunch of standard cut-and-paste responses until they finally said they were upgrading it to a tier 2 technician, whereupon they quit talking to me (I've yet to hear back from them, despite repeated emails). So I tried calling -- they said it's a software issue and I can either go back to email support (remember: no word for over a month despite repeated emails) or I can get premium support for $32.99 for 15 minutes -- which is asinine since if I use tech support for half an hour, it'd cost me more than what I spent on the card.If you buy this card, pray that nothing ever goes wrong with it -- if it does, you're screwed. For my part, based on this card and pretty much every experience I've had with Netgear, I'm never buying from them again.
This is a cheap printer, but not worth it. It runs out of toner quickly, and it's really slow (I'm used to HP III, 4MV, etc...). It quit feeding envelopes unless I pushed by hand and you've gotta push them at just the right second. Last week, after trying to print the same envelope 12 times, I took the printer out into the parking lot to see how high I could throw it. This was my most satisfying moment with this printer...
The router, for $30, seems like a good deal. I got this to replace an old linksys wireless b router. The linksys router has given me reliable access for 4 years. If I had a problem connecting it I would just recycle the unit and it would keep on trucking. This netgear router, in agreement with other reviewers, has a problem staying connected. I would try to access the configuration program on the unit to try and correct the problem, but while it was trying to connect it would refuse to let me. I would have to unplug the WAN port and then the router would allow me to access the config screen. This in turn led me to have to recycle the dsl modem's power. I would hope that the router would continue working for a while, but it kept cutting out. Finally, I wound up reinstalling the linksys router. No problems!!! This router is nothing but headaches. Don't be fooled by the price. Stay away from this product!!!
Due to a couple of horrible design flaws, I had to return this item. In one respect, it works very good. It produces a strong signal, and has very good sound. Then you eventually will notice it's flaws. First, you notice the over-accentuated 'S' sounds. Then you discover the 'pause feature', which kicks in after you pause the iPod for approximately 30 seconds. This 'feature' includes an obnoxious high-pitched whine that gets increasingly louder. Then the unit stops broadcasting, which usually causes your radio to start blaring static loudly. This is really great when you get a phone call and try pausing the iPod.Another annoying issue is the long 'boot-up' time. It seems like at least 10 seconds. It's at least twice as long as the Monster iCarPlay Plus. There's also the teaser easter egg feature that lets you tune the transmitter to 87.9. Unfortunately, every time the unit is powered off, it reverts back to the default frequency and you have to perform the finger-contorting move required to tune to 87.9 again.This unit had the potential to be great, but some horrible design flaws doomed it to mediocrity.
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.
The specifications for this memory kit specifically states "2 X 1GB PC3200 400Mhz 184-pin Timing: 3-3-3-8".Instead, the memory that I received is has a performance configuration of 3-4-4-8.I've tried this memory on two motherboards, both configured to automatically set memory speed according to the on-chip SPD (part of the DIMM that stores the module's specifications to allow hardware auto-configuration). In both cases the same memory specifications were reported.I knew that by buying CAS3 memory instead of CAS2 or CAS2.5 that I'd be sacrificing some performance, but this "bait and switch" has left me with slow memory that I would not have ordered if the proper specifications had been listed.If all you need is a lot of RAM, then this is a reasonable solution to your needs.But if you expect performance, don't even think of buying this product.
Got this joystick as a gift, installed it effortless on Windows7.This is a right-handed joystick, don't even bother if you are left-handed. With that caveat aside, this was a great joystick for the first 40 minutes... yes minutes!I suddenly lost the ability to bank using a variety of flight simulation software. Went to Control Panel/Device and Printers/Set up USB Game Controllers/Logitech Extreme 3D/Properties and up comes a Test Tab. I move the joystick around, everything works great except for the ability to move the joystick left or right in the "joystick" window. Up/down and all the other buttons work great. Tough to 'fly' when you can't bank!!!I spend a couple of hours going through Logitech tech support forums and FAQs and the sentiment seems to be "I'll never buy another Logitech product again..." for exactly the reasons I'm going through. I try pretty much everything suggested in the forums and get pretty much identical results... the best that happens is that the joystick will work marginally better for a couple of minutes then it dead again.I'm back in the Control Panel test tab again, gradually applying a little more "english" to the joystick when suddenly there's a ping then a rattle. The joystick goes to the extreme right in the test tab and nothing I can do will change this (unplugging/replugging, rebooting the laptop, etc). This device is basically DOA within the first three hours of installation (having suffered a soon-to-be fatal failure after only 40 minutes).Now if I had been ripping and yanking on the joystick initially and thus abused it physically, I'd say I need to get a more robust game interface. But the fact is that I was being very light-handed with this joystick (using the Condor Soaring simulation) when this piece of junk stopped working. Looking at the vast numbers of other folks who are having essentially the identical problem, I'd say everybody would be best served by avoid buying this joystick. It's too bad, I have a couple of older Logitech joystick which seemed to be bullet-proof but this joystick comes from a different pedigree. The older joysticks still work even though this one doesn't.Don't waste your time on this one. I'd give this zero stars if I could...
i bought these speakers thinking they would be good....no they were soo crapy i through them away. the speakers make a loud sound that ulmost makes you think they are blown... but they just came out of the box...dont waste your money
Nice gadget for the 1 year and 11 days that I had it, until it suddenly broke completely, for no apparent reason, and I had to buy a new player. The warranty is 1 year! $229 for a disposable MP3 player is a lot of dough.Initial use was painful due to flaky firmware that iRiver eventually improved, they just released it too soon. That got better but the user experience with iRiver plus Yahoo Music Engine was awful, largely due to Yahoo Music Engine being brand new. Better now but this is still a collaboration between three vendors (iRiver, Yahoo, and Microsoft) that is not always smooth.Bottom line is that I'm deeply unhappy with having this device fail on me 11 days out of warranty. I have replaced it with a Creative Zen player and will never buy anything from iRiver again.
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
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 product because of the price. I learned you get what you pay for.I had to return the first one becase it was &quot;Defective&quot;. Apex made me pay to ship it back to the tune of 24.00. When I finally received the replacement it to had the same defects as the first one. Noisey when the VCR is running, display features showing on screen randomly and loud mechanical sounds on loading and unloading the VCR. Dealing with the manufaturer was no picnic either. Stay away from this product their are better DVD/VCR products coming down the road.
I bought this router for my parents earlier this year and have had problems ever since. For whatever reason, it suffers from major connectivity problems - especially when you enable encryption. I frequently found myself on the phone giving tech support to my parents. The solution was almost always the same: reboot the router.Then one evening, the router completely died. It no longer broadcast a wireless signal. Total piece of junk. Go with D-Link, or alternatively Linksys, and avoid Netgear.
I'm writing this review while on hold on Klipsch's Technical Support line. My ProMedia 2.1 worked for 2 years, then choked 'out of the blue.' Personally, I'm going back to the old analog CD+Amplifier+REAL SPEAKERS. By comparison, the ProMedia sound is sub-standard. Besides, I never had to stand in line at the Post Office to return defective speakers or amplifiers built by Sony. The Klipsch ProMedia is just poor quality engineering on many fronts. Did anyone even test these lemons? If you're into throwaways electronics, then buy it. If you're not ... RUN!.
For my opinion its a tv with normal capabilitys is just big... when you are playing with gaming console with the HDMI cable it sometimes get blue a few parts of the SCREEN so is annoying for the sight... and ITS NOT 1080P resolution
I ordered Double Density Diskettes, which you initially acknowledged. You shipped high density diskettes. I have no use for the 100 high desnity diskettes and would appreciate your correcting your error.Robert L. Seabright2950 Kane RdLeland,Ill 60531If you will send my correct order, I will return the incorrect item by return mail.
I was a little suspicious at first about the product being so cheap, I know the product is from an older generation handheld gaming system but come on 3 dollars for it? seems too good to be true right? Not really actually.Shipped quickly: Even though I got standard shipping the charger came a couple days early, which was fantastic!Charges the DS system just like I was hoping it would.Overall, I love this item!!!UPDATE: The charger gave out within 2 months, not happy at all, lowering to 2 stars rating, cheap for a reason, i know that now
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.
after receiving an item that was inoperable, i was forced to pay the shipping costs and received a 20% refund. bad business.
The picture and the description of the picture says this package include the len adapter but the technical detail does not include the len adapter. I am really confused. Does this package include the len adapter for Canon A620?
According to the Uniden web site a whole other cable assy is needed, and NOT this gender changer. The cable is not available on Amazon. I had to go to Uniden's web site and order via Scanner Master
I was very disappointed with this product. I depend on my disk as my business is photography. I lost a lot of business because this disk failed on me. I then told them of the tragedy they sent another one and the same thing happened. I would never purchase another one.
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
I tried using this device for my beloved IPOD. It wasnt nearly powerful enough to get a decent sound. Mostly all I got was static and a small tune in the background. Its a shame, because I would love to take my ipod with me in the car on long trips for everyone's enjoyment. Im extremely disappointed.
I HAD THE NETGEAR 80211B ROUTER AND UPGRADED TO THE 802.11G .I FOUND THE SIGNAL WEAKER AND UNABLE TO TRANSMITT FROM MY BASEMENT TO SECOND FLOOR.WHEN I REHOOKED UP THE 802.11B ROUTER I GET AN ADEQAUTE SIGNAL. THE ANTENNA ON THE G IS SHORTER AND NOT AS POWERFULL?
I bought this joystick a few years ago (from Wal-Mart) and it was good for a while. I used it predominately for Battlefield:1942. Eventually it became so finicky it was unusable. Even with installing Logitech's crapware, I couldn't get the thing to stand still. I read somewhere that the rheostats that sense the movement are cheap pieces of crap, so I opened the stick up to check it out. Nothing I could easily repair.At least the throttle still works...
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.
I have trouble even believing that the folks who wrote reviews of this camera ever used it. I bought it to replace a Canon Sure-Shot (which I lost). There is basically nothing good about this camera. It takes too long to work, has no audio on the video mode, and the images (both still and video) are terrible. I am absolutely returning it to the vendor, and have no intention of trying any other camera products from Fujifilm.
I purchased this camera back in December. I am a professional photographer and was looking for a camera that I could carry all the time. This camera is small and light and easy to use, yes. But, the camera is so very slow and the focus is very touchy. By time the camera gets ready to shoot, you shot is gone. Forget the action shots, impossible. I am now looking to purchase the Sony cybershot and sell this one on Ebay.
it does not work all the time and the interface for the power adapter broke after a couple of months
The product I received was different from the picture. Instead of the dial-switch, it has two buttons. That's fine with me.What's not fine: the plugs. This device needs 2 USB-A male plugs (for the PC's) and 1 USB-B male plug. If you want to hook up a printer to two PC's, you will need 2 USB-A male (that's what you plug in your USB port on you PC, but this cable needs that plug on BOTH sides) and one USB-B male (also on BOTH sides). These cables are very uncommon. I had to order conversion adapters (cheaper than 3 new cables). Check your cables before ordering!!I cannnot comment on the product itself yet, because I'm waiting for the converters.
Camera wouldn't even turn on, even when I replaced the battery's. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. Very disappointed!
JBL Venue Series Monitor 5-Inch 2-Way Speakers (Pair)I have owned many JBL speakers for over 30 years. This one fell well short of my expectations. The bass needs to be tightened, the highs sound too metallic.Not suitable for music listening, maybe good for TV watching.
Works well playback sound is very good.This type of player is hard to find as Sony is not making them anymore.
Don't use one click ordering if the vendor is Blue Proton. You might only pay a few bucks for the chip but the blue meanies will hose you for big bucks for shipping. The micro memory cards work as advertised but avoid Blue Proton.
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.
Where to start. I had read the mixed reviews about this product but since my options were limited I decided to take a shot and ordered 2 of these. I opened the first one on a Thursday and was impressed by the ease of set up and the size of the speaker. It did not reach as far as I was led to believe but since I ultimately did not need to be far from the base, I was satisfied. The sound was average. I decided to open the second unit on Friday and it worked about the same. The first thing that went wrong was the units could not work as left or right in stereo. As a matter of fact of those 3 settings each worked at different levels but those levels had little to do with the way they were labeled. Meaning, instead of Left, Mono, Right they should have been labeled A, B, C. You basically pick the one that sounds best. Even still, I was going to keep the speakers. On Saturday one of the units died. It started for about a second, made a popping sound and then I could not get it to power on at all. House flies have longer life spans. The second unit worked all day Saturday and did an average job. On Sunday I could not get it to recieve a signal even though it was in the exact same place where it worked! No matter what I did it would not work. It is now Monday and both of these units are being returned. What a disappointment!
I thought there was something wrong with the dvd's from the rental place. Half the dvd's that I rented from them didn't play on the Apex. One day, I got a new dvd player, and the dvd's played in the new dvd player. To test, I put the dvd that played in the new dvd into the Apex dvd player and it doesn't read it at all. So, all along, I thought the dvd's were bad, but in fact; it was actually that the Apex dvd player couldn't play many dvd's.
This computer crashed right out of the box. HP customer service is horrible. Nothing but broken promises. I've been fighting this for months. It been diagnosed with a bad motherboard by an HP service center out of the country, but they could not fix it. International warranty is joke because they make models for each country than can only be serviced in that country. Laptop will only function if I disable the wireless. The audio and video ports will not function. Video driver crashes Windows, as does wireless driver. The CD drive will not recognize a blank CD, and only works sometimes if I bypass Windows and use another burning program. HP keeps breaking promises about when I will recieve a functioning computer. The phone number to the 'Caseworker Hotline' cannot take messages to call back because the mailbox is full. This comppany has the worst customer service I have every encounted. I will never buy HP again.
Year 1 was good. Can't complain too much about it considering the price. Then started year two. I have to unplug the darn thing at least 10 times a day since the router just dies all of a sudden. I don't know what to think. I blame myself for buying the cheapest thing on the shelf but then for every person that raves about the Linksys there is another person that says its garbage. I think a company out there needs to be build a solid router and not really worry about price because if it'll work and continue to work I think we'll all pay the higher price.In short I wouldn't buy this router. Pay more and buy the Linksys, I guess, but its a toss-up on what your experience will be with any wireless router *sigh* I just want a product that works!
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.
Fantastic for 3 years, then the blue washed in. Some days are better than others, but it is very frustrating. This is my last Zenith.
First of all I found out that the quality of sound from these headphones depends on the source you hook them up to. For example:They sounded better hooked up to my computer than my boom box. The surround button does very little to improve the sound.The bass response was good at times but weak at others. Again depending on the source. Note:these headphones will NOT work without batteries.UPDATE:I've had these headphones for a month now and I hooked them up to a Sony Walkman CD player and a MP3 player and the overall sound and the bass was a whole lot better. These headphones seem to depend on the amplifier that's built into them that's powered by two AAA batteries.(There's an in-line light that lets you know when the headphones are on or off).Even though I forgot to press the on or off button the batteries still seem to last quite a while. For the price I feel you can't get any headphones as good as these.I still stand by the rest of my previous review but I would give these headphones 4 stars instead of 2. Minus 1 star because of slight performance inconsistencies
I purchased the 3000 Infoglobe Dec. 2004. It worked great, and we were really enjoyed it....but Oct 24 2005, it stopped working. I have been trying to return the unit( still under warranty), and keep getting a run around. Something about warehouse moving????? Any way, it is 1-5-06, and I am still getting the run around. If it breaks...you might as well forget the warranty.
Save yourself a lot of time, money and frustration.I had sucessfully used a Wacom PenPartner for several years and, when I bought a new computer in December, decided to get a new pen.The driver that came with the Adesso CyberTablet is several years old and was very unstable. After a few minutes of use, the pen and included Adesso mouse, stop responding, although the mouse that came with computer still work fine. Rebooting the computer usually fixes the problem but the same thing happens again after a few minutes. Changing USB ports offers no help.When I went to the Adesso website the only driver they offered is also several years old.My letter to tech support was answered after several days. The tech support guy said that was the only driver they had and my tablet must be defective. If I would return the unit in the original shipping container with the original receipt they would send me a new unit.Having already wasted enough time and money I decided to order a Wacom and write the Adesso off to experience.
I set out to find inexpensive portable DVD players for my boys. They each had $50 Toys R Us gift cards and I figured I would have to give them each $50 extra so the could get their DVD players. I was thrilled to find this DVD player on sale for $49.99. We bought two. I got them all set up in the parking lot of the Toys R Us where I purchased them and by the time I was buckled into my seat belt neither of them would work. The picture dissapeared from both. One of them had subtitles that would not turn off before it lost it's picture. No amount of direction reading, tinkering or technical suppport from Toys R Us staff could help my problem. The only good thing was at least they broke before I got out of the parking lot so I didn't have to make an extra trip to return them. Save your money. I learned that when you but a $50 DVD player, you get a $50 DVD player. God forbid someone should pay the $120+ I've seen them priced at elsewhere.
I went photo printer shopping and tried out the HP's. I was not overly impressed at first, but once I saw a print on high resolution paper, I was pretty much sold. Then two of the store employees told me that the Canon S800 would impress me, as it's prints could blow any HP, Epson or Lexmark print out of the water. The only problem was, their S800 wasn't set up to print samples. I went to another store, and their S800 couldn't do samples either.I researched it online and saw many rave reviews, which said that you couldn't tell the difference between a normal photo and one printed on the S800. Combining that with the individual ink tanks, I figured I couldn't go wrong. I got the printer yesterday, and have tried many prints on it on a variety of papers. I have yet to be impressed, I am highly disappointed though. I will be returning the S800 and purchasing an HP or Epson.
I received the item and 10 minutes after using it, it actually broke and dropped the GPS on the dashboard. Poorly designed.
This is junk. calculator does not work. Screen does not work. I used to have a Sony CLie which was great. I getting my money back.
I'm wishing I had read a few of these reviews in advance of our purchase of the HP 2550 nine months ago. I'll simply reiterate what several reviews have already mentioned - reasonably priced machine ($499), BUT, my small organization doesn't do a huge amount of printing, and we now have to replace the imaging drum at $399 (Can). I would have appreciated "user-friendly" information (mind you, from both the big box that sold it to me and the manufacturer) that clearly indicated the 1 year warranty doesn't apply to the drum, and that with normal wear and tear, you'll replace the drum frequently (and that it's very expensive to replace). I would have appreciated knowing that there was a way I could have extended the drum usage by changing a relatively simple default setting (so it doesn't "eat" the colour thereby reducing the wear on the drum).Expensive lesson learned.
These sound great for the two months that they work...then the ears start cutting out and they become useless. Call their customer service, wait on hold for 20-30 minutes, and they're happy to take a return. I think at this point their call center knows that the headphones are terribly built and they just spend all day taking warranty replacements.The first two returns, I had to pay to ship them back which didn't sit too well. Once the third pair broke, they started emailing me prepaid FedEx labels. When the fourth pair came and the plastic around the jack came off before I'd even plugged them in, I called Monster and now they've switched me to Beats By Dr Dre, which they tell me are more durable thanks to their flat cable.You'd think that a company that made its name on cables would have better, more reliable cabling in their too-expensive headphones. Here's hoping the Beats by Dr Dre headphones will last longer than these Turbines.
I purchased these ear buds 10 weeks ago and two of the ear pads have already fallen off and gotten lost. I looked into replacements pads -- they cost almost as much as the original ear buds. Not worth the time, aggravation or extra packaging.
I was a loyal HP customer for 20 years but this product and the unbelievaly bad customer service has made me vow never to do business with them again. They lied and sent a "refurbished" unit that didn't work. I couldn't even get it started. Software took forever to load. I tried to work things out with HP but nobody seemed to know what they were doing. Save yourself time, money and aggravation and don't buy this product or any other HP printer unless you are a masochist.
The iOne 3 Large Button USB PS/2 Trackball Mouse is not as advertised ! IT'S CHEAP GARBAGE ! They claim 6400 dpi but there is NO WAY ! The tracking speed is far too slow even set at the highest setting and the mechanical tracking is not accurate . The cursor jumps and jerks so if you need anything at all that works this isn't it. Spare yourself the trouble ! Customer service is a total fail and no matter what you can just kiss your money goodbye. Stick to the higher end Kensingtons and pass this junk by.
I was counting on the brand Motorola, but...Design is nice, but 2 big compaints are:1. 3 AA batteries per walki's not to mention the weight. If you plan to purchase 4 of these that means 12 AA's! The batt level indicator is already down a level (in about 10 days).2. Disapointing Range. They say up to 2 miles, but I get about 1 mile at the most. I live in a very flat (Michigan) and less populated area. I suspect the range will go down even more in a city area.
The camera takes great quality pictures I'll give it that and the battery life is fair at best. But be prepared to lose pictures! The camera has a poor design of not warning you that you have run out of space on a memory card and will then start to save on the camera's own memory. From my experience you have about a 50/50 chance of being able to download the overflow of pictures that saved on the camera. But the worst part is that this camera is notorious for a random formatting ("Card not initialized") error. You have about a 20% chance of recovering your photos under this circumstance. I once tried 4 different data retrieval softwares with no luck to get back precious photos that are now gone forever. I am in the process of buying a new non-Fuji camera now because I can't stand the heartbreak of losing any more photos. But don't just take my word for it. Check out this forum (and there are many others online): http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7593_102-0.html?forumID=58&threadID;=42827&messageID;=502485Don't buy this camera if you actually want to keep the photos you take!!!
Maybe it was just the one I ordered, but all cds skipped when being played, so I had to return it.
I got this print server because I had read on the Internet it would work with my Samsung printer. I did never find out, because on my two Windows computers (one XP and the other Vista) I was unable to complete the very first stage of the installation, namely connecting to the print server's configuration page. I sent an e-mail to D-Link's support, but did not get an answer within four days.Thus, the print server was either incompatible with my Windows installations, or the instructions given were so bad that even I, an experienced computer user, could not figure them out (I tried a number of hours). Disappointed, I will have to bring this device back to the store.
The radio worked for just six months before it inexplicably died. In that time, it went through a ton of batteries, which was particularly annoying, because a screwdriver is required to open the battery casing. And the memory buttons are a joke - you have to press multiple buttons to change the channel, then the on/off button twice to turn the thing off when done...after the first month, and after changing the batteries, I gave up on that feature altogether.Amazon should pull this product.
Why is this even allowed to join the American marketplace? This is about the worst product I have ever experienced. I warn you to stay away, it's not built to last! It's been made over so many times and it is so mechanically shaky and fustrating it should be pulled by all who sell it!First off it's not both firewire and usb2, it's usb2 only, I guess they did not want to reprint their boxes.Second, their manual is a comedy sketch.Third, the software is beyond belief! It hard crashes my Intel Mac, their solution is "it doesn't do it here". It's windows ported over, the updates don't even show that they are installed with a new version number, their answer was "if it works what's the problem"? They don't have a Leopard version, their answer was "it it works there's no problem". I actually had to reinstall my system after I returned this (expletive).Fourth, There is no help guide that helps, no tech help that helps, not much of anything.Yes, batch scanning would be helpful if it works--it does not! I bought a Nikon V and it's single scan only but the quality and advanced features and speed make this Pacific Images nothing but a bad memory. PLEASE do yourself a big favor and stay as far away from this as possible. It is not ready for primetime or a good time! It's one miserable piece of JUNK! I was lucky and my return was accepted--oh was I lucky!
We bought this unit for use at the office and it worked great for the first few months. Then it started searching for signal from time to time. Now it just quits working after about 30-40 minutes with the Lamp Fail indicator lit. A shut down wait 5-10 min and restart gets it running again, at least for a time.After reading the other review about BenQ insides did a little searching and found the BenQ PB8220 looks very much the same as the VP6120. Hmmmm we feel cheated and are looking into repair/return options.
Run from this box. If you have never tried a TiVo, do so. This DVR doesn't come close to the capability of a TiVo. DirecTV programming and service is outstanding, but this DirecTV DVR is incredibly hard to use or understand.
I purchased these based on the glowing Amazon reviews. When I received them, I was ecstatic as they performed extraordinarily well. The problem is that they only lasted for 1 year. At that time, the right speaker stopped working, making them virtually useless. I went ahead and purchased the Bose QuietComfort 15's as a replacement, and am very happy with them.
These headphones sound great for the price, but as a workout headphone they are a complete fail. They don't stay in your ears they fall out all the time. Plus the color is more pinky than orange. Price wise they are right on the button. But, it is still a complete waste of money.
i purchased these headphones with some well earned pepsi stuff points. it took me forever to get these dang things. for the first 2 weeks they were great, i absolutly loved them. the sound was crystal clear and the bass was great. then the side of the left ear piece popped off. i tried to fix it myself with super glue but there just wasn't enough surface area for it to stay on. to make things worse, i couldn't get a refund or replacement because i made my purchase with pepsi points. i would never purchase this item again and i would highly dissuade anyone from buying them.
I purchased this camera in December. It was broken out of the box. The resulting images are rotated about 15 degrees clockwise. I sent the camera back to olympus for repair, ad received it back in exactly the same broken condition. I called olympus repeatedly to try to get the camera repaired or replaced (it is still under warranty) and have had no luck thus far. In short, avoid Olympus products, particularly this one. Check out a Sony.
I just purchased this June 08 from Amazon. The audio is dead right out of the box!!. I spent hours with customer no service. They recommend I send it off for repair. Checking the warranty I find they want ME to pay the shipping. No way!!. This is my first and last Samsung product. I also thinkthat Amazon should go to bat and backup their customers. But we both know that wont happen. It maybe 2008 but its still buyer be ware!!
It's ok - I've had it a while and it is still kicking. It does lock up on a somewhat regular basis - few times a week - so it requires frequent unplugging and plugging back in. The cord and socket are robust enough to take it. When it is working it is fine. Customer service does not seem to be US based, but it is ok. I had better luck with Linksys.
Company's customer service is TERRIBLE, the ABSOLUTE worst ever!!! (Not sure how they are still in business??) The worst experience ever!!
To be honest with you, I was expecting better than this, but then, what do you expect for fourteen bucks. It's a handy little radio, and I do like the crank system. Nothing is more irritating than listening to a ball game while you are fishing and have the batteries give out. But with this little radio, crank it and presto! You got power.Now for the downside. The tuner is unbelievably poor. Even strong stations are hard to tune in. Trying to tune in weak station? Forget it. Also, the tone is very tinny. It does, however, serve it's purpose however- a general purpose portable radio which you will never lose power. But if I had to do it again, I would spend more money and buy a better radio.
If you can get the buggers to stay in your ear for the duration of a song, please e-mail me and let me know how they sound. JK - they stayed put for a minute and the sound is, well - "ain't all that". As a non-bonus, they have no case so you can spend your spare time chasing the little ear pieces around the room and digging for them under your couch assuming you enjoy these things..and good luck with that. And speaking of the ear pieces..did I mention they are GREAT at FALLING OUT (yes I did in the first sentence), regardless of the size you pick. If you're into ear-bud drop-outs then these are for you! These babies are way behind the graduation curve. But WAIT! ISLE NO. 2! COME ON DOWN! There's more! The Sennheiser CX 300 cords are created so one is MUCH shorter than the other (like maybe for aliens with an ear on their forehead?). It amazes me just how this particular technological "epiphany" ("Breakthrough") of these "amazing" one-side shorter cords actually made it through to production for a few companies, but somehow, it did. Maybe they were on the assembly line long after somebody with a brain yelled "STOP!" Here's a TIP: For under $15 with a pretty fine sound, just grab those Griffin Ear Thumps and get that cool case too.
The product was a plain and simple laptop mouse. I wanted a regular desktop mouse and the add claimed to be just that. It was not and had a 2 ft cord instead of the advertised cord of 5 plus feet.
It was a great price, almost too good to be true and it was because within three weeks one of the prongs broke, therefore we have to buy another one.
I got this product for fathers day and was excited about it because I thought it would do what it described. I was very disappointed to find out it poor performance. The sound quality is below that of an 8 track tape, and the constant static if its more than 5 inches from my deck is very frustrating. I no longer use this product simply because it is horrible. I would not recommend this product if they paid you 5 dollars to use it.
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.
Got a fuser error after 2 days using this printer. It is covered under warrantee but I have to take it to a Samsung service center that is 20 miles away. I have to make this trip twice because they refuse to order the part until I bring them the printer to look at. Also their service center is only open Monday-Friday 9-5 which makes the commute pretty annoying. Unreliable product, poor customer service.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas. My wife has eye sightproblems & has to use Boldface characters to be able to seewhat she is typing. This machine is much to noisy with threeloud clicks for each boldface character. As I said a bad choice.
The monitor has great potential for displaying high quality pictures from digital camera. It was a great experience compared with my 6 y.o. Panasonic :) Superb colors, details, contrast - everything. But nothing is perfect - the text is sharp only at the left side of the display - the rest of it is blurred and makes it hard to look at. When I switch to 1280x1024 @85Hz (Recommended) the text is too blurred to work with. The clock at the bottom right has a reddish blurre! I'm going to call service center and ask them if they will repair/replace the unit. If not I will lower my rating to "one star" :( If the image on the new unit will be equally sharp I will raise it to 4 or even 5 stars and add some details about tested resolutions etc.
NOT WORTH IT!! The data transfer is fast, but you cannot shut it down & disconnect.Also: they have ROTTEN CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! I called customer service & the only thing the tech could recommend was that I SHUT DOWN MY COMPUTER EVERY TIME I want to disconnect. Then he hung up on me as I tried to ask him another question!Don;t bother with SimpleTech. The SmartDisk Firelite is cheaper (~20.00 cheaper) & works much better!
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.
We bought this tv brand new and almost exactly 2 years later it died (and we only used it about 10 hours a week tops). We also have the "black screen of death with sound" problem. My dad thought I messed it up somehow but apparently this problem is a defect. This tv was used to watch the news for a total of about 10 hours per week over a 2 year period and it is already broken. I bought a comparable Sony 2 years before we got this Panasonic and I haven't had one problem with the Sony. Anyone know how much it costs for this to get fixed? This problem is ridiculous. Panasonic should be sued for this defective product. I'm never buying anything from Panasonic again.
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 purchased a pair of Motorola T5820 radios to keep in touch with my children playing in the neighborhood. I was expecting a high-quality product from the likes of Motorola. Boy was I wrong! The audio clarity of these radios is terrible... to the point that you cannot understand the other party. Audio quality is muffled, muddy, and distorted. Also annoying is the fact that when you key the mic, there is a slight delay (~500ms) before the other radio's squelch is opened resulting in the first few syllables lost during transmission. Being an amateur radio (ham) operator, I am very familiar with the operation of hand-held radios. With these radios I found myself continuously saying &quot;please repeat...&quot; to the other party. Steer clear of these radios!
Not really fair to judge on a refurbished camera that didn't work at all, but it felt nice in my hand, and the sellers (whose name escapes me) were nothing short of stellar.Since the camera didn't work I didn't have a chance to work through the learning curve on the non standard user interface...Probly won't be getting a samsung anytime soon
I bought this receiver around 2 years ago. The first one that came to me was a faulty one. It did not even power up. After talking to the customer service, they sent me a new unit. The new unit worked fine for around 6 months then the video started giving me problems. The service center kept this unit for 3 months citing delays in receiving new parts from HK. This might be a one time problem as HK technical guys explained me that they moved their warehouse to a new location which caused the delay. The service center had to change the mother board to rectify the problem. The fix worked for around 6 months. Now the unit is giving me problem with the sound.The HK customer service is better than most of the other companies. They listened to the problems and were very receptive.Based on my experience with this product, I would not recommend this to anyone and also will not buy from HK again.
Mine was dead out of the box. Hey America, you get what you pay for - there is no free lunch. On its' way back, needless to say.
The remote works just like the original however...I found a remote at WalMart for $4.95 that works just as well !Do not waste your $$ until you check out the ones available at local stores...save time and money !
After purchasing my Canon ZR-90 this summer, and using the four pack of TDK tapes ABC Warehouse gave me with the camcorder, I went online and found these tapes and bought two ten packs due to the great price and the JVC name.They have only done one thing, clogged up my video head on the camcorder. I videotape my sons basketball games for their coaches and it was only after the first couple of games and bad recordings that I got onto Canon's website and realized my video head was clogged. I purchased a head cleaner and the first tape after the cleaning taped great, but the next tape clogged my head up, so to use these tapes, I highly recommend you clean your video head after EACH use, which is not good for your video head on your camcorder.
Works with Ipod classic, 3.5mm phono jack connection works intermittently. It does not appear to sit snuggly in the headphone jack. It will display video, but picture quality depends video compression.
Executive Summary The Linksys Wireless - B Internet Video Camera (WBIVC) is a compact, network connected camera with promise. The combination of camera, web server, and wireless integration into a single platform is highly appealing for installation flexibility and cost savings. However, the WBIVC fails to deliver reliable remote connectivity with a platform failure (cold boot to resolve) occurring about every three days. This could easily eliminate the product as a selection for users who wish to leverage network connected cameras as a security monitoring device during weekend getaways, jaunts to the Islands, or extended sabbatical travels. Rated Don't BuyPros&#62; Integrated camera, web server, and wireless into a single platform. This is an exciting combination because most network connected cameras require the camera and web server to be connected to an unintegrated, expensive 3rd party wireless base station for connectivity to a remote wireless access point. The additional hardware will easily extend the entry price point from $200 to $300+&#62; The docking stand is sturdy and has exceptional wire management built-in to the base. The actual wire management scheme reminds me of a wall mounted telephone where RJ cables slither through S turns holding the cables in place&#62; Input plugs to the camera are easy to reach while being connected to the camera and clearly marked for input type, for example, power and LAN&#62; Four green LED lights indicate Ready, Activity/Link, LAN, and Wireless status&#62; Software installation from CD ROM was straightforward and similar to other network connected cameras, for example, AXIS 205&#62; Image refresh rate is sufficient while on the same local network mirroring live versus image with an unnoticeable delayCons&#62; The camera's quality is poor in low light conditions producing distorted pixels and grainy output, for example, an indoor room with no lights on with sufficient sunlight produces blurred images&#62; The camera's manual adjustments (left to right, up and down) are flimsy and have me concerned one more adjustment may break the camera free of the base station&#62; The camera's manual focus adjustments had no real impact on the viewable image&#62; During the camera's configuration, Linksys defaults to port 8282 and does not provide a sufficient means of making a port reassignment after configuration has been complete. This could become problematic if multiple WBIVC's were installed on a single network&#62; Green LED light for Activity/Link does not change color indicating the WBIVC has disconnected from the network when in fact it has. This gives a false sense of security everything is okay when in fact the WBIVC is offline and requires a cold boot&#62; The image's text indicating time and a personal message is limited to a small number of characters, single lined, and unreadable. You would be better off not using this feature altogether&#62; When accessing the camera from a browser, it is difficult knowing which URL to share with users of the camera. When accessing by IP Address alone, 192.168.0.x, one is presented with a Linksys welcome screen with a number of options to select from. This would be very confusing for a new user to network connected cameras, for example, a grandparent
They kept sending me the wrong length cable. It was shorter than they said the first time, I sent it back. They sent back the same short length the second time. I sent that back. Finally, I just asked for a refund, which sent smoothly.
I've already gone through two pairs of these and I don't think I will go for a third. The first pair died on the first day I wore them, when I stepped on the right earbud. My second pair lasted a little longer, but I had the same problem as many others - something went loose near the plug connector which caused the right earbud to stop working completely.I like the lanyard design which positions the microphone in a good location when worn correctly, and the button is easily findable and pushable. But the sound quality of the earphones (when they work at all) is not great and the earbuds are a little uncomfortable when compared to the V-Modas.
Got this on sale for [...]. It works but it is difficult to get great reception in cities if you are using it to transmit to your car radio. I occasionally use the FM radio functionality. It has pretty good reception, but I usually just listen to a play list. This type of thing is great in theory, but most of the people I know who have these types of things always seem to use them a couple of times then leave them in the glove box until the next road trip. I would advise most people to use the cost of this to get a car stereo with an "audio in" jack, or true Ipod/Car integration. That is a much less aggravating solution to getting Mr. Ipod to play nice with Mr. Car Radio. It does run off the battery of the Ipod, and it suck power at a very fast rate, so keep that in mind before leaving on a 6 hour car ride. You will most liekely be listening to local Country stations after your battery has gone dead.
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.
The sound quality is excellent with crisp highs, a solid midrange and strong bass. They are comfortable, look good, and provide decent sound isolation. The durability, however, is far below average. After light use, the left ear bud has stopped working completely unless I pinch the cord a certain way. The cord and connector are made of thin, cheap material that will break sooner or later. If you need durable headphones for everyday use, look elsewhere.
Not what I expected. One sheet of protective material, which did not stick very well.
I didn't like this product much . This product doesn't have good bass and not conformtable as well.Hence decided to return this product and go for different one.
I received one unit that worked well, but it cut out every 10-15 minutes. I had to tap the bottom to get it going again (which meant I had to stop exercising each time). I returned it and ordered another, but the second one does the same thing. It is also a bit bulky (adjustment on the headset doesn't get small enough) to wear. I'm pretty bummed. Perhaps the more expensive model remains consistent.
I bought this iTrip to use with my iPod, but the reception is terrible. My music is constantly interrupted by static and the frequency that iTrip uses changes all the time. This is especially terrible for road trips (the very reason I wanted to get it) when you are driving through areas where radio signals go in and out.
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.
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.
While there were excellent reviews for this Privacy Filter for other laptop screen sizes, the filter I ordered for my Dell E4310 business laptop3M Privacy Filter for 13.3 Inch Widescreen Laptop (PF13.3W)was not wide enough to reach the edges of my screen, and it was too tall to fit the screen. The tabs that were included in the product didn't appear to help keep the filter in place, either. 3M does make good products, but this one just didn't fit the bill.Fortunately, Amazon's shipping service was great - I did receive it within the timeframe I selected. Unfortunately, the product just didn't fit my laptop.
No matter how many times I go through the process defined by Palm Support, I cannot hot sync more than once without again deleting and reinstalling the program. It is definitely not compatible with Windows XP Pro; hot sync does work more often with XP Home. There is no support at all on the website for the Z22; in fact it is not even identified in their listing. Additionally, in sunlight, nothing on the screen is easily visible. I had another Palm (M505) with huge problems, but eventually Palm support had the courtesy to call me and send me a disk to manage these problems. Not so with the Z22!!!
The headphones are unpadded and quite uncomfortable. The FM reception was poor - I heard plenty of static on some local stations. I believe Sony made a major design error in not adding an antenna to this radio. The 30 presets include 15 FM, plus 5 each for TV, AM, and weather. I wish there had been more for AM. Since I could get only one weather channel, which was about 60% static, the 5 presets went to waste. It is interesting to be able to listen to TV stations on a radio, but Sony needs to go back to the drawing board to make this device listener-friendly.
the bluetooth does not work properely. It is very noisy on the recieving end but ok when it is in my ear. I would NOT RECOMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE. Investicate the product before you buy it. I am going to contact the manufacture (moterola) to see if I can get a replacement....
I would have returned this product if I didnt spend so much time and effort putting it together, THEN finding out that one of the metal pieces was bent. My husband had to put a shim in there to make the stationary side level. It doesn't roll too well and is rickety. Worth half what I paid...
Bought it for a gift for Christmas (tomorrow but we did gifts today). Out of the box it had to charge a while before the computer would recognize it. She loaded her music fine and was using it for a bit and was working fine then when browsing the folders it locked up and shut off. It will not restart and I can't get it to restart. It has a built in li-polmer battery so you can't manually remove it to powercycle the unit.I'll make sure it sits overnight or longer and if it'll boot up again after the battery dies and is recharged in the computer I'll run the firmware program and hopefully it'll fix it but I doubt it from past experience.I was going to buy one for myself as it's nicer than my really cheap no name aaa battery powered cheap looking Centon MP3 player but now I'll stick with my cheapie cause it actually works. I had hoped for b etter quality since it was a sandisk product but I guess not.
I have mixed feelings about this thing. On one hand, it does deliver 5.1 sound, more or less, and it's hard to get an analog unit that will do this. Of course that means lots of plugs, and well, your guess is as good as mine as to what goes where. Poor documentation on the plug colors/roles and poor front/rear sound separation have me constantly guessing whether I have it hooked up right. Also the left channel speaker has always been weak on my unit. The red light that never goes away is also a small annoyance. I haven't used the microphone much, but from a little testing it seems pretty chintzy, if that's important to you, go with a different solution. It is unpredictable what volume level the headphones will initialize at. I recommend starting whatever application you are using them with *before* putting them on your head, to avoid possible hearing damage.Note that this headset needs additional power, either via USB plug or included USB/AC converter. If you want to use it USB, the wire is very short, and you could be limited on where you can plug it.
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.
I bought this because it was cheap on sale and I repented big time. Spent almost 12 days configuring it but Microsoft Technical support could not configure it with my D-Link DI-624 Super G router. They were not able to setup encryption key and was not able to detect my wireless network. Microsoft transfers their tech. support calls to Far East country like India and most Level 1 support technicians don't know much beyond simple manual reading knowledge. Worst, their manager used to call me after midnight. Is that a time to call back??? At least they should check which time zone they are calling. And in middle of night asking my e-mail address where he can send solution?? After having their case open more than 10 days he still couldn't find my e-mail address in their database with my ticket. Worst technical support. If u want to be bothered in middle of night like 1 a.m. buy this one and enjoy harassment.
Ordered wireless speakers which comes with wires. I thought they would be like our old ones. You just have a transmitter attached to the TV the speakers then plug in where ever you want them to be. These speakers have to be wired together so they have to be near each other or you have to run tons of wire. Plus the remote control doesn't operate them. You have to have them set to your TV. I prefer to have control of the speakers separate from the TV speakers.Not happy with these, but my husband is still working on them to see if they will be what we want to keep
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).
To provide context for this review, some history: my wife and I got tired of price-creep from our local cable company, so we switched to Direct TV. We originally signed up with a TiVo box and loved the service. Customer support was terrific!Then, though, after several years, when the TiVo box gave out, we contacted Direct TV, who replaced the TiVo unit with this one. In only a few months, we went from being delighted customers of Direct TV to being pretty darned unhappy for only this reason. Among other problems, the R15:1) freezes periodically, causing a hard restart (unplugging the box and replugging it);2) is very very very very slow to respond to almost every single input via the remote. This happens even after we replace batteries and even if we're standing right in front of it--and even though absolutely we programmed the remote properly. Then:3) once it does respond, if we've gotten impatient and pushed the button(s) several times, it'll flip through everything at once;4) often doesn't record when it's been programmed to;5) has a horrible white UI that lights up the room if we want to check the guide. This isn't so good if we want to change channels while a spouse is sleeping (if, say, we use the box in our bedroom).6) isn't nearly as intuitive as the Tivo machine was in terms of scheduling programs to record. Since this may be more of a personal preference I'll won't dwell on this one.But the first 4 were so bad that they frustrated us to the point where we considered going back to cable. [Edited so as not to bash Direct TV: though it told us that this was the only model available, the company did resolve our complaints satisfactorily--as always.]At any rate, I don't mean to sound like a commercial for TiVo or cable, but, if you ask me, this machine is the only reason I can come up with NOT to be a customer of Direct TV. That's how bad it is.I would give it 0 stars if I could.And I still have to say: shame on Direct TV for foisting on its customers this horrible piece of equipment. It's the one black mark from an otherwise exemplary company.
I don't know what the problem is or who is responsible, but the 1TB version of this drive is a nightmare due to constant "delayed write failed" errors. I suggest you do some research before buying this drive, as I suspect it's identical to the 1TB version except for using 400MB drives instead of 250MB drives.
I purchased these speakers and installed them this week. To my shock once plugged in, the two satellite speakers produce a audible hissing noise when the unit is turned on. I disconnected the speakers from my sound card and computer but the hissing noise remained. This told me the source of the noise was coming from inside the unit itself. Even with the speaker volume turned down its lowest setting the hiss is still audible at my normal speaker placement of a yard+ away. I moved the speakers away from my monitor and any other possible source of interference but the noise remained.The music playback with the speakers is excellent. The sound is rich but not over powered by the subwoofer. But again you can still hear the hissing noise with soft music play back.All in all I am very disappointed with this product.
it sux...i've only used da thing 3 times and it already broke..da plastic dat they use is sooo cheap...da whole thing came undone and da wires came undone also so now i can use it...and da reason why i gave it one star is cuz i had to...lol [[ASIN:B002CJG3G2 3.5mm Stereo Hands-Free Headset Adapter / Speaker Adaptor for Samsung T929 (Memoir
Some lamps are hit or miss. For me, this one was a miss. The lamp burned out after 167 hours. My projector is mounted in a cool and dry location and the original manufacture lamp lasted 3000+ hours. Keep in mind this lamp is manufactured by Polaroid and not Mitsubishi.
The first CD player had such bad FM radio reception that I contacted Sony and was told to return it. I got another one, and the FM reception is almost as bad, so I've realized that it is the player itself. There is an incredible amount of bleed-over from one station to another even though it has a digital tuner. It is not just a matter of poor reception. The stations play fine on other portable devices; it's that the radio on this player is VERY POOR.
They send the wrong item as the item described on website was ambiguous. Now they are more clear on website what they are selling, may be after getting complaints. They did not honor the return. I think they had too much of inventory of the product and that is the reason they send the wrong item. I read the reviews and lot of buyers had the same issue with them. The item was very cheap third grade and not compatible. I will suggest to stay away from eForcity because i think they believe in Forcing you with the item deliberately whether it is compatible or not.
I am the lead installer for a company that installs RealHomeTheaters, so hopefully my experience can be of some help.This projector has been on the market since 2006. There is newer better technology out there at better prices. Shop around. Consider the Mitsubishi HC1500 or the Panasonic PT-AX200 and be sure to read my reviews on them too.Hope this helps get your RealHomeTheaters off the ground!
I bought these with high hopes and expectations after reading the great reviews for these earphones. When i finally opened the packaging that took 15 minutes to open i was pretty mad, the cord isnt symetric, when the line rubs against your clothes it's very loud and quite annyoing, the bass is't good AT ALL. I mean i had owned the bass frequencys' by V-Moda previously and it has 100 times the bass response these have. The quality overall looks very cheaply made, and the earbuds are very flimsy. Not what i expected from sennheiser. I would not reccomend this to anyone.
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.
Bought 2 of these things. The first one our son broke (at least that's what we thought). The picture was good and the price was right, so we bought a second one. This time we did not let our son touch it. It just died after 2 months of use. It stopped reading and loading discs. I guess you get what you pay for...
I never received the item that I paid for from this merchant(Digital Media Source)! I raised the matter with them on several occasions, over many months, but their feedback has either been non-existent or useless! The reply from them would be something like "Please confirm your address and we will submit a claim for investigation." Nothing positive ever came out of these "investigations" and, after almost a year, I haven't received the item and I haven't been refunded.This is easily the worst online shopping experience I've ever had and I'd hate to believe that this is how they usually (mis)treat their customers. I'm quite certain that I will not be buying anything from them again!
The polaroid film i recieved is no good,It turned orange and the corners have bad spots. Every picture i took turned out bad.
I live close to h/p in silicone valley. I would really get a kick out of driving down and walking into the main office and smashing this pos on their floor. Eats toner/ loud as hell/james all the time, try to print on legal size paper.... forget it.I guess people live and learn. I learned to buy from Japnease companies. At leist there stuff works... shame on you H/P
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!
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
I am very dissapointed with TuneBase FM Transmittter. I searched high and low for an FM Transmitter which would enable me to position the Zune in an upright and safe position in my automobile. The TuneBase fulfilled this requirement, however performed poorly as far as reception is concerned. The reception was terrible. Also, I was not able to tune to 87.9, which is the only station that will work where I live. I bought this produce because it has the base for the Zune, however the transmitter is not better than the Zune tranmitter purchased from Microsoft. Belkin needs to go back to the drawing board a develop the product the right way instead rushing to the marketplace with an inferior product.
I would not have purchased this stupid camera if I knew what kind of pictures it takes. They look awful. I wish I had not wasted my money.
This TV sucks. You will rescan for channels at least once a week and probably twice. Once you do that, then if you want to remove channels, you have to go through the list in numerical order to remove the channel. So, channel 120 will make you go from channel 2 and all the sub channels. The remote is far from intuitive (select with RIGHT ARROW, not button).
my subwoofer had a left and right audio inputs so i bought this cable for a very reasonable price. no point in shelling out any more than $10 for a cable...ever. doesn't matter how good the build quality is. as long as it has gold connectors, you're good to go. my cables are never going to need superb build quality because they're never moving.************************************************************************************************well i moved my subwoofer back a little and it BARELY hit the wall. one of the connectors broke inside my sub and now it won't work. BEWARE! cheap build quality!
I ordered the Vision M because it had every feature I wanted in an MP3 player. It sounded better than an Ipod because it had an FM radio, which was very important to me. However, after owning the Vision M for about two weeks, I finally gave up on it and sent it back. It is way too frustrating to deal with. The thumb pad is much too sensitive- i had a very hard time going through the menus. By default, the sensitivity is set to medium, so I thought that if I changed it to low, I would have better luck. But even set on low, it was still incredibly sensitive. I thought maybe it was just me, so I had my boyfriend try to navigate through the menus. He actually had an even harder time than I did and was ready to throw the thing out the window after about 5 minutes. The other problem was that the case I ordered with it (I believe it's made by DLO?) which was supposedly made to fit the Vision M, did not work with it at all. The case covers the power button, so you can't even turn the thing on and off when you have it in the case. THat's completely impractical!
This thing is junk. How does a company get away with building something like this? Don't they have any pride whatsoever? The manual is useless. It's one thing having your junk made in China but why have the manual written by the Chinese? Is it really that difficult to have someone who understands English proofread it?I spent 4 hours trying to get this stupid thing to work. Probably re-booted the computer 20 times, re-installed the hardware 10 times and then wasted 30 minutes on their help line before I gave up and went out and bought an Apple Airport Express. The Airport Express installed instantly - maybe 10 minutes.Save yourself the aggravation no matter what sale price you find this piece of junk at. It's not worth it. Actually, do yourself a favor and toss your PC and buy a Mac. You'll never regret it.
These ear phones won't fit in your ear if you plan to exercise. They also kept falling out of my mp3 player. I stopped using them altogether. They make work well if you're not planning to use them during a workout.
I noticed that some reviewers love the product and some hate it. I wonder if Belkin has a quality control problem. My router worked for about 30 minutes though I did to have turn off security for wireless to connect. Figured I would do my own security via MAC filtering. MAC filtering worked for 10 minutes and then it died. When I called Belkin I noticed that: 1) This model router has an option (#1) on their technical support line (that should tell you something), no other product has an option. 2) It took less than 10 minutes for me to establish that the products was dead with their techs but 30 minutes on hold with their returns department before I spoke to a human. As noted by other reviewers you have to pay for the shipping the dead router back to Belkin. This was an educational experience for me. Next time I'm going with another product.
Good Deal? I bought it with $160 when it was on sale. But this model is actually outdated. The manual is confusing. I spent some time to figure out how to download the free map 2009 and register the product on line. Not a Good Deal? You can find many other brands with newer model and pay less than $160. I have a TomTom One I have been using for a year and I love all the design. Today you can have it with $100. When I was in Detroit, the Garmin C550 drove me to a deadend road. I tried to find another way, but the Garmin did not help and nonstop reminded me to return back. I did not know how to ask it to shut up. Finally, I turned down the volume and started my TomTom One again. I compared the Garmin and the TomTom on my way home. TomTom always gave me a better way and reminded me one time ahead and second time like--turn right, turn left, stay on the lane, etc. Garmin didn't do like this. With the Garmin, I needed to pay attention on the street signs because Garmin only said one time at which street I needed to turn.
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 :(
just 2 weeks .. 2 hours daily and just "off" the screen i cant use it anymore people.. keep away from this
I found this camera to be of poor quality. It's pictture quality is only clear for about 10 ft. After that you can tell what it is but not who it is! range? about 30ft.Night vision? What night vision. Receiver won't work more than 10ft. away from the camera itself.
I was trying to attach my projector to my laptop, the laptop has the connection ports but the only ports in the projector are AVG, I thought this wire was going to work but it didnt. Either im doing it wrong or for some reason this is not working. Can anyone offer some insight into what I can do or would need to hook an AVG projector to my laptop?
I can't change my initial star rating but this is a 1-star not a 4-star review.When it prints the images are amazing. The photos are bright and clear, the prints never smudge, the fax stinks. The fax was a problem from the start and I wish I had purchased an all-in-one minus the fax because no one really faxes anymore. The fax option just didn't work right, whether I used a 1 first or not, I couldn't get it to fax. The scan works great unless you are get the "low ink" message and then you can't scan even if you have ink, why having ink to scan something is still beyond me. What really makes this an awful printer is the cost of the ink. I thought going from a Dell ($90 ink replacement) to $50 for ink replacement was a better choice until you realize how much ink the printer uses up in a short period of time. If I'm printing, scanning and copying a lot in the month I can end up paying $100-$150 in ink replacement. I can't even let my kids print so they won't use up the ink. I thought since I was paying a little more for a printer that Canon would be better quality and to an extent it is but the cost to maintain this printer ruins the quality it produces.
These binoculars are not bad for the price. However beware that the focus adjustment takes time to get used to and lacks finesse.Also the eyes spacing adjustment must be made very carefully or you'll have a double vision.I thought these binoculars were made in America but they're Chinese...like everything else these days....After a few months usage, these binoculars turn out to be a lot disappointing. The construction quality is very poor, water vapour gets behind the lenses foging them from inside, upon closer examination one can see that the lenses have been screwed in very badly (cross with thread damages).These are only good as toys binoculars for 4-5 years old to play with.To be avoided.
Past - Right from the start I was a big supporter of Creative zen. I brought a 20gb player about 2 years ago and once I got used to the controls it was everything I wanted. It had a long battery, outlasted all of my friends Ipods etc.. in short it was a great player. I told anyone who would listen what a great player it was, I even wrote a glowing review about it here. Then about 3 months ago I bounced it on the floor. I couldn't get it fixed by creative, so I brought the new 30gb vision m series.Why the buy - its was about the same price as the new apple 80gb, but I have a PC, wanted to stay away from apple forced formats and had such a great experience with the old one, I didn't even do any research on it.ProsBigger than the old 20gbPictures and Video - the image quality seems better than the apple. But the screen marks quicklyImproved controls - the new wheel style controller has made navigating much easier and the panel isn't as sensitive as beforeBetter Sound quality - from what I have heard in Ipods.NegsNo Power cord included. - yeph, only a USB connection.Headphones - terrible.Software - the lot needs to be updated from the website. But still is very buggy, i.e. transferring playlists will duplicate the tracks on the player, the PC software kills performance, some OS cant run the system, some music formats arent supported etc..Compatibility - Ripping to mp3 format is an issue, it wouldnt play loss less format, it crashes XP professional etc..Music Catalogue - every band with "The " at the start of their name, comes under T. Getting songs played in album order is a hassle, as well as songs with the same name.Battery Life - it said 12 hours plus, but I haven't gotten anywhere near thatCreative Support - They are just interested in selling, not supportingMy experience - right from the start I had problems. The loaded software from the disc and it killed my PC performance. I tried to find out about the application and why this was happening, but no support. Then the loaded firmware wouldn't work, so I needed an update. When I tried to uninstall / reinstall I kept getting errors, so had to resort to folder deletions. Then I started to have connection problems with the player. I would plug the player in and the PC would freeze. About 1 in 20 attempts I would connect, but then the software would crawl and usually crash. So I reinstalled my XP, twice, reinstalled creative, too many times to count, updated the MS patch and hotfix for USB, as well as the drivers. But still the same problem.Creative support was non-existent, so I got on to the Net forums. I found out that that many people are having the same problems with this player. There seems to be a number of major problem areas with the player and software, but there seems to be no solution offered by creative. .So after 3months and endless hours on the net, I have a player sounds great and is easy to use, but I still cant connect to my PC, ( if want to load new songs, I have to format the player and reload the lot, it takes about 2 hours.) the battery life is about 7-8 hours and I cant get playlists on the thing. I don't care if a product has all the bells and whisel, but I do expect it to work and be compatible with a standard XP p.c. Considering the price of the product, I don't considered this experience acceptable and because of it, I would no longer recommend this player.I am sure some people are having a great experience with it, but there are a lot of people who feel more than a little burnt.
I had my Zire 72 for 1 week and the little post inside the power input broke off in the adapter plug.I hope others can learn from me. Don't be nonchalant in plugging your unit in.DO IT CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY EACH TIME.I liked my old Palm pilot better. It was a Sony Clie SJ33. Even though it was only a Palm OS4, it was a workhorse that was well built and had it where it counted. I'd consider just going back to that.
Bulky, rattles (loud) in your pocket, and now it won't even close as the tiny plastic latch snapped after very light use for several months. Just a really poor design for fit, latch, and usability. So awkward to use (can't reach the stylus or power button), it makes me not want to use my TX.
I was very excited about this product after reading all the online hype. Sadly this docking station is not quite as it seems. As a good example of planning not meeting execution, the idea and design are great, but the construction and quality are not. Here are some of my observations:Pros:- Great idea to pipe video to a widescreen TV--even a better idea to see song lists and titles on the large screen. Navigation via the included remote/on screen menus is as easy as operating an iPod.- Great overall `look' of the docking station, cool looking black and shiny remote with rubber backing. This setup was obviously designed with black iPods and Nanos in mind and matches them well.- Separate RCA jacks for L and R audio (versus headphone audio jacks) make the unit appear like a genuine stereo component.- S-Video support for video-out.Cons:- Price is steep- `Just OK' sound quality that is tonally in the middle of the spectrum (i.e. no pronounced bass or highs). Even with premium cables (not the cheap ones supplied in the box), a high-end receiver will highlight the mediocre sound quality.- Poor overall `feel' of the docking station. It is light, thinly built, hollow, and feels as `plasticky' as any sub-$20, low-end Chinese-made piece of electronics. It's light. The weight of my Monster audio/S-video cables pull the unit back towards my cabinet. Only my 60GB iPod itself makes a good ballast to counter the weight of the cables.- Remote control buttons are not sensitive and require multiple presses at times to work. Again, this is typical of cheap Chinese electronics.- Poor manufacturing quality and control--there are odd, thin cut marks along the remote control's hole punch-outs. It is obvious these marks are machine made.- On screen display layout/fonts are far from sexy. They remind me of the graphic quality of a 1980's, 16-color Apple II computer. (Is this some sort of Apple retro statement by DLO?)- The unit gets very hot to the touch when charging an iPod. Obviously the bad quality control and construction extends to its internal circuit boards. This was very disconcerting to me as I feared damaging my prized iPod, and is the main reason why I returned the item.Bottom line: The box cover says it best when displaying the song, "Never Satisfied" on its mock TV print layout. Sadly, most owners will not be satisfied until DLO gets it quality control issues worked out. Now where do I find a good iPod stereo dock?
Specs on the S110 claim USB connectivity. On purchase, the buyer learns that the camera's driver only works if the S110 is connected directly to the computer: no hubs, no other USB devices. In fact, the USB driver for the S110 cannot even be installed if a hub is in place. This violates the whole reason USB ports/protocols were developed: to permit daisy-chaining of peripherals. There is not the slightest chance the S110 is going to be my only USB connected peripheral.I am so disgusted with Canon, Inc. over this issue that I will never again trust anything Canon publishes or manufactures.So, if you never intend to use any other USB device -- go ahead. Buy the PowerShot S100. Otherwise, find another camera.
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.
Had a pair of Logitech headphones that the dog decide to chew off the the headphone jack. These were on sale at a local retailer and I bought 2 pairs, in the event they didn't work well the kids could use them as headphones. Turns out the microphone didn't work on either pair but it works fine on my old Logitech headphones.
I have purchased after market batteries before. I know not to expect the battery life to be as long and the overall battery to last as long as the Cannon OEM, but I was not expecting it to be DOA. Maybe not all are like this and I just got one of the defective ones. I will not waste my money and buy another one.
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 had it in my pocket(for two hours at work-sitting at my desk)... with nothing else in my pocket mind you, but the female end has seemed to start to come off and detach itself from the main wire. so if you buy this product, dont bend it whatsoever. im lucky i could tape it back together but its not worth the shipping charges to get it to you.
You can easily clean your LCD TV or computer screen by using one part window cleaner (a window cleaner that does not contain ammonia) and two parts water. Use a soft cloth that is previously dipped into this mixture and wrung out and wipe your screen gently. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe dry. I received this information from two major manufacturers of LCD and Plasma TV's. Do not waste your money by buying the product. The product is not effective in cleaning an LCD screen.
Please be careful and do not be Cheated by the poor and cheep offer for this projector (LCD Video Projector (Includes HDMI Cable & Extra Bulb) Great for DVD, Wii, XBox, Playstation(Includes HDMI Cable & Extra Bulb) Great for DVD, Wii, XBox, Playstation ) , the picture very bad even in the dark.It is really bad and you will not get any chance to return it back because the seller will ignore you and your Emails if you want to return it back.
Obviously I like how they sound but my fourth pair (two were replaced under warranty) just broke today. Consider that they stay in my desk or in my ears at my desk while in use. Please just buy something else and save yourself the frustration. My last pair (Vmoda Duo) lasted less than two months. I am so tired of there slow and increasingly rude customer service. It seems the positive reviews on these ear buds are from people who havent been burnt yet. I even bought my mother a pair last christmas- they broke over thanksgiving. While it is a family record for longevity for a pair of Vmodas its totally unacceptable considering I paid almost $100 each for 3pairs.
I have had the same problems that many have detailed in the reviews here. I got a year plus of service out of the router before the problems started.
This product is a waste of money. I returned it immediately. What initially interested me was that it was a cordless webcam, but it's only semi-cordless. You have to plug the camera into any outlet within range of the base. It's also packaged as a security camera to place anywhere in your home so you can remotely spy on a babysitter or snoopy roomie which would be good if the picture wasn't so terrible. I could barely see myself or anything else in the room even after fiddling with the settings.
Called Support. Couldn't fix it. Referred to a restart button in the back which was inoperable. Very disappointing.
I have dealt with a lot of poor products in my lifetime, and poor customer service but Lexmark's X125 is the worst. I purchased it off of Dell's website with my new computer and have never been able to get it to work (even with customer support on the phone) They have sent me 2 new printers (Along with the new one 1 bought) and each one has a different fatal problem. Lexmark makes it nearly impossible to get in touch with customer support and when they do finally diagnose your problem (If you can understand your customer support person) as a faulty printer they send you a RE-FURBISHED printer (1 printer had crumbs in the display)Pathetic!Read the other reviews for the Lexmark X125, this is a lousy product!
I have this case for 6 months now and i still use and love it. I clip it on my belt and my mind is at ease that my device it fully protected. At first i did fear hitting the corners (which is where it is vulnerable) but until now it has remained safe.PROS:- Nice design and overall look and feel.- Very soft interior (almost has a sheep skin feel to it).- Cushioned enough to guarantee protection max 6ft.- After 6 months of abuse the Velcro still works!- Works well on both thin and medium to thick belts.CONS:- Although it smells and feels like real leather it is NOT. The corner edges on my case have begun to "flake-away" and fall off little by little, revealing a gray cardboard inside. This comes to no surprise to me because none of these pricey leather cases are "real" leather (just read the fine print on the box).- The belt clip ripped completely off when it got caught on the arm-rest at the movies. I managed to glue it back on for now.CONCLUSION: I believe this to be a good sturdy case with a nice design. I just wish it could have been real leather, but i guess that is too much to ask in our synthetic world now-n-days. Overall, i recommend it for its price. Just don't expect to hand it down to your grandchildren as an heirloom.UPDATE: I just ordered the "Leather" CEO Premiere from Marware for the professional design. Lets see how well this one goes.
I purchased this receiver to replace the one I had for four years that stopped working. This new receiver is not strong enough to block other signals. I have a hard time receiving Sirius signal on a consistent basis. When traveling even 50 miles I have to change frequency. I feel I wasted my money and should have purchased a more expensive model.
I bought this in a few years ago and it worked fine for a while.But then it started giving the dreaded error regardingthe &quot;Cleaning Tape&quot; error and the cost of fixing this is $250!!JVC's customer support is non-existent.Moral of the story - pay more and get better quality.
We got this CD player/radio for a wedding gift (from our registry). The tuner doesn't get a lot of stations in our area (we have tested this brand at circuit city since we got this one to see if it was just ours or if all of them were like that). Also, our tuning knob seems to be stuck, so we get ONE station really poorly. So, it has only been useful to us as a CD player so far, which really wasn't what we were looking for.
At $30, this biz card reader was inexpensive enough (compared to other card readers) that I decided to buy it to see what it can do before making a larger investment in another reader. It's barely worth the $30, however, because it's below basic. That is, it reads almost no font other than Ariel or Times Roman-type fonts. With fancy fonts, forget it. You must type the info into the fields. The name "ColorPage" is truly misleading because this thing won't read most cards that are anything but white or very light colors, such as beige. If it's color, it can't read it (so the name really irritates me). If the card is laid out length-wise rather than the standard way, the reader often gets confuses and can't read it properly, forcing you to type the info. A major problem is if the card has any handwriting at all on it (such as many that I must process because people add personal email addresses, etc.), the reader can't handle this and gives you Greek. So, you end up typing in the info. Last, you cannot add any fields to what's provided, which are insufficient. So it misses additional info that must be handled manually in your database program or wherever else.SUMMARY: If you have many standard, light-colored biz cards to process, this unit will do the job at the very basic level and save you some time. All other cards you must handle manually.
I bought these headphones for the surround sound capability for watching movies late at night when the family is asleep. I already have a Dolby Digital amplifier that has virtual surround sound processing for headphones. I got to admit, the packaging for the Thrustmaster was nicely done. But that's about the only good thing. The headphones are comfy but cheap looking. The volume control is way over on the other end by the input device which means if you want to turn the volume down in the middle of a movie, you have to get up and walk over to your equipment to turn it down. How bad is that design? Also, the included decoder is not compatible with Sound Blaster cards. I have a home media center PC which I typically use to play movies. The output on the Sound Blaster is a SPDIF whereas the input to the Thrustmaster decoder is only Optical. So basically, in order to use this with a PC you have to ensure you have an optical output on your sound card.As far as the headphone sound goes, it's not that good. All dialog was echoey, bass was non-existant and the volume control didn't go high enough for me. Because the virtual center channel was faint, I felt it needed to go a few more stops on the volume control but what was there wasn't enough.I compared the quality to the virtual surround sound on my Sony amp the the Sony was just as good, if not even better. Oh and one last thing, I emailed Thrustmaster support and after the one guy (named Hercules!?!) couldn't answer my questions he decided to ignore all emails from me after that. For that alone I would advise anyone against buying this product.
Sent these back. They were out of alignment so everything was double vision. The field of view is very narrow making your subject difficult to find. Every time you move them you have to refocus and the focus mechanism had a no movement gap when changing directions. This was aggravating. I will be looking for an alternative.
This TV is very dark. The picture gets very red and if the scene is nightime you can't see the background. You try to adjust the brightness to no avail. It didn't start out this dark but gets worse with time. If you like a clear picture this is not the set for you.
I recently ordered a Kodak camera from Amazon.com. With that I also ordered this battery & the camera bag. Everything was delivered as expected, EXCEPT the camera. Over 2 weeks later I was notified the camera is not available. Now I'm stuck with a battery & camera bag that I can't return because they came from another seller. The camera I bought from a different seller came with the bag & uses a different battery. Now I'm out the cost of the battery, the bag & the shipping charges! Thanks a lot!
This antenna was too weak to pull in our local broadcast stations, even though I had it pointed to our favorite station and even though we live in the same small city, in a residential area with no large obstructions. It would find the local channels but it would not hold all of them even though the manufacturer's web page rates its range at "1-30 miles". Amazon.com kindly took it back and we purchased its larger brother instead,Antennas Direct DB4 Multi-Directional HDTV Antenna, which the manufacturer rates at "up to 55 miles" and even fits on the same mount,Antennas Direct 30 Inch Universal J-Mount for Antenna Mounting STM-715. The DB4 is basically two DB2s mounted vertically over each other. The larger capture area did the trick. We had initiall paid just shy of $35 for the DB2 and then paid only $6 more, about $41, for the DB4. That extra $6 buys a lot more coverage.
We have 6 of these 2 failed within 15 days Linksys refused to offer support and tech support said they would call back but never do. This is after 8 calls to them. We will not buy any more of their products. Lousy product and No support after the sale.
Seller should not put this item for sell any more because the case does not fit iPod nano at all.
Although this enclosure appears to be of decent quality I quickly returned it after realizing that the "FireWire" port is only a FireWire 400 port. The 2009 Mac Mini for instance only has a FireWire 800 port. In order for me to connect this enclosure to my Mac Mini I would either have to use the USB port or purchase a 800 to 400 adapter. On top of this it only includes a USB cable and no FireWire cable. If you do any research on external hard drives you will find out that using USB 2.0 to connect a hard drive results in the drive being at least twice as slow as the same drive connected via FireWire 800. Instead I am looking at a Mercury Elite-AL drive enclosure which is more expensive but has multiple FW800 ports and cables included for all the ports.
I teach exercise classes and have to bring a machine to different locations. I have been teaching for 27 years, and I sorely miss the old players that lasted almost a decade! In the last five years, I have purchased cheap and expensive models. My needs include good sound, ease of carrying as well as technical aspects such as easy search functions and the ability to hold the pause button as long as I need it to teach a dance routine. I also like a tape player as a backup, in case my cd scratches. This machine might be fine if you just want to "play music." However, if you press the pause on the cd player for any length of time, the cd will not start again. There is no "stop" button on the cd player, so you actually have to turn off the machine, turn it on, let if "find" the cd and THEN put it back to the correct track. When I am teaching a class, trying to keep students' heart rates up at a fitness level, this kind of interuption is devastating to the workout. Second, the buttons are all over the place. Changing machines as frequently as I have changed them recently, I find these buttons counterintuitive. I also have a hard time reading them, but that is a function of my age. Third, when I teach two classes in a row, the volume frequently is different in the second class without my moving anything on the machine. One final problem, the hinge on the tape door is not very secure, and frequently opens as I take it from my car.All of this said, once we are into the session and I don't have to "fiddle" with the machine, it runs pretty well, though the volume is not necessarily consistent. Would I purchase it again? No. But I do like a portable player with cd function, tape function and has a remote.
Tried it on two cars and, as a check, three in-house stereo systems. Waste of time and effort.
This memory is made of cheap material, my cpu has a snap-on ram and it cracked when i tried to lightly snap it in! Don't buy this! go to [...] or find some other brand. Anything but this!
I have not used this product before but I am very hesitant to buy something that has a bunch of positive reviews right around the same time period from people who ONLY REVIEW Cavalry products. Beware of a product that needs to be falsely promoted.
My machine is a little over one year old and it crashes constantly. It has had the HD replaced, the RAM replaced and been in for repairs 3 times. This machine is a lemon. Run away fast from Toshiba products.
Decent product, but mine was warped and won't sit level. It was a little annoying trying to use it while it wobbled around on its four uneven little rubber feet. I finally put some playdoh-like stuff on the feet to keep it from moving around because when you hit the left or right click button it would lift up the other side. Only used for a few days. Should have returned it.
This tv has the nice "feature" of turning on randomly at all time of the day. It's really fun when it's 3am and the tv decides to turn on and scare the Jebus out of me and my wife. We've resorted to unplugging it every night. Quite inconvenient if you ask me. Also, there are two discolored spots due to badly shielded speaker magnets. Suggestion... buy a different brand of television.
I've purchased this item numerous amounts of times because of the superb sound quality. Unfortunately after owning my 3rd set I can no longer recommend this product to anyone. These headphones sound GREAT, and since I love loud music these were perfect. They bleed ALOT of sound, as in people can hear if you crank it up. But after breaking my 3rd set I can't stand it anymore. Nothing provoked it this time to stop working. The left ear started scratching a bit, then it completely died. And it's not my iPod's fault. So while it's a very good pair of headphones, it really doesn't last long at all.
Amazon is asking me to write a review for a product I never received. Be wary of their "shipping" policies. I gave them a ground address to ship to and a PO Box for mailing/billing to. They ended up sending the product USPS to the ground address which is impossible because USPS does not deliver there. Instead of trying to correct the shipment error Amazon blamed me for the problem. Instead of sending the product to the correct address they issued a refund without asking me if this is what I wanted. Do not use Amazon if you have deadlines.
I have an IBM Thinkpad T42, so this review should be qualified by the fact that any computer makes use of different drivers, but my computer is no more than 3 months old and yet the drivers for this device caused innumerable problems, and essentially the bluetooth did not function. This may be a good product for some, but it's far from a sure thing.
The photos came out with lines on the edges of the photo paper and couldnt print out as many photos with the cartridges.I can print 20-30 photos on 1 cartridge but these didnt do that.So alot of my Christmas photos were unable to be printed & the others had lines on each side of paper.I was going to get in touch with you to let you know but waited til Christmas was over.Im disappointed in what I got.
I bought this printer about two years ago. It worked well for about eight months. And then I would get several error messages like no ink when I just loaded the ink in or it would say paper jam when none existed. I will not buy another Lexmark. I have upgraded to Hp.
Bought this for use with a spotting scope. It arrived broken, the center post cannot be tightened down and just spins. It's made of toy quality plastic. I have always had some respect for the Bushnell name, however this will give me second thought before buying a Bushnell product again sight on seen through a web based company.
These "look" nice. They have the angled plug that works well with my cell phone that has it's headset jack on the side.These are all the good things I can think of.Now for the bad:If I hadn't plugged a $10 set of headphones into my cell phone before I bought these I would have thought that my cell phone sounded terrible. In fact, it's because the music on my cell phone sounding so good through the cheap headphones that I decided to buy some "better" ones. These things are amazingly thin and tinny sounding, with almost no mids or bass. At first I thought that maybe I had messed up the music that I was listening to when I ripped it from the CD, but when I put the cheap headphones back on and listened to the same song it sounded great. How these got a 4 star average, I just can't imagine, they are terrible.Another thing that struck me as odd is that these things are remarkably difficult to get into you ear. I've never used any "earbuds" that were so difficult to get align with the ear canal. I used to think Sennheiser was a foo brand, but these are just junk.Spend a little additional money and get something better... or go to your local target and pick up a $10 set of memorex headphones and get something better.
I was very happy to receive this as a birthday gift. Unfortunately, after minimum use and no abuse the stereo stopped working. I went online and saw that other people had this same issue. The unit gets power, but the stereo doesn't work. After contacting Bosch three times, someone finally called me back and told me that other people had this problem and the company won't do anything to fix it. He did not recommend any measures of repair for me, he just told me that they won't do anything. The Powerbox certainly did not live up to the hype and the customer service was terrible.I will not make the mistake of buying anymore Bosch tools.
I got this specifially for an emergency kit (because it supports the Weather band). When it arrived it would not take a charge from the hand crank. Like others noted, it would light up, but no power would get saved. Thinking that maybe the battery was really fatigued from sitting in a warehouse, we tried cranking it for 10 minutes straight. This only led to the crank falling off! (yes it fell off, and no we were not being rough).Batteries would let the unit turn on. Once on, the stations did NOT come in clearly, and there was ZERO weather band reception, just terrible static.I was very surprised about all the failures in this product. Jensen is a good name, and i could understand maybe one of these things happening as a fluke, but this product was a complete piece of junk.
Not a very good product. Sounds OK but even new CDs skip. Controls are minimal, confusing, and workmanship/materials low grade. Pass on this one.
Just like the title says: It worked two weeks then died. Since this was within Amazon's return period, Amazon handled the return without hassle. I recommend getting the better (albeit more expensive) cards such a Simpletech.
This case dose not fit the Tungstem T5 properly and does not close right when the unit is in it. The case also will not lock and the PDA falls out when it is in the case. PLAM ONE PLEASE DO SOME Q&A BEOFORE YOU PUT SOMETHING ON THE MARKET
Well, I hope other people have had better luck with this thing then I. I can't watch a whole movie on this thing without it getting &quot;stuck&quot; about every 10 minutes. I'm not talking about beat up DVDs, I mean fresh out of the box brand new DVDs. Not one of them (I've tried roughly 30) will play for more then 10 minutes with out it freezing up.I've decided to junk this thing and buy a better one.
This harness is confusing. If you go to the amazon site you will see a picture with the shoulder harness and the belt together so I got really confused....I couldn't decide whether to buy the belt or not and guess what I didn't. When I got my order, it's really just the harness......take a look at the picture at amazon.....they show the whole system....this picture should be changed!!!! I give this 2 stars because of the misleading picture from amazon. If you are there planning to get one better get the belt as well.
I am disappointed with my TARGUS Universal Wireless Keyboard. Targus cursor control on keyboard takes the form of a mouse like pad. Good idea except, mouse pad does not work with Tungsten E and from what I understand with ZIRE. You have to always take yours hands off keyboard and pick up stylus. You will only find out about this out not in Manual, not on website but hidden in install readme.file which says &quot;On PALM Tungsten and ZIRE PDA's, the mouse pointer feature is not supported". In fact their website is misleading because says compatible with Palm. It is very frustrating having to always take your hand off keyboard to control cursor. Manual is poor still trying to find info about built in function keys along right side. Downloaded latest Driver, still not work. Guess TARGUS does not want business of Tungsten and ZIRE owners, very strange with all other PDAs supported they choose to not provide such a important feature. Do not recommend for Tungsten or ZIRE PDA
Purchased this player to take with us for long trips for our son. The battery life sucks on this thing. Even when fully charged, you're lucky if you get 20-25 minutes of play time. Also when plugged into the wall it makes the funny buzzing noise and it doesn't fully charged when plugged into the wall socket either. It seems to be better if you plug into in the car and leave it to charge, but why should I have to leave my car on for an hour to charge this thing? It's also pretty bulky so don't let the pictures fool you. Seriously think about the other portable dvd players out there before you "settle" on this one.
I am a graphic designer and I have used an EZQuest 18GB external FireWire drive for two years with no problems. I decided to upgrade to a larger drive to accomodate larger projects. I purchased this drive and followed all the formatting instructions to zero the drive and convert it to MacOS extended. The drive would freeze when I would try to open a file on it. I ran DiskWarrior and it would either freeze before it finished or give me an error message. I contacted Alsoft, which makes DiskWarrior and they said the error number I was getting indicated that the media was bad.I tried running Norton SystemWorks and it gave me more errors than I could list. Even after it ran successfully it would give me the same errors. I decided to contact EZQuest tech support. I detailed the efforts I had done to resolve the issue and they suggested that I send it in. I was contacted by two three different technicians who either didn't read the info I sent or didn't have access to it. They told me there was nothing wrong and what would they like me to do. I told them if they could format it and get DiskWarrior to run successfully I would take it back.I received it a week later with the same problems and none of the external &quot;on/off&quot; &quot;read/write&quot; lights worked. I sent it back to the place I bought for a full refund.NO MORE EZQUEST FOR ME...my files are my livelihood and I can't afford to trust them to such an unreliable drive and support staff.
These wireless headphones are darn near the "junk" cateogry. They do work a little bit but not very well. Would have been great 30 years ago. These are possibly defective. The box looked great. The instructions were fine. The power supply plug was a bit difficult to insert and difficult to manipulate. I could tune in 1 channel just fine, but it it was impossible to get enough amplitude when I tuned in both ears. I will try a different brand next time.Luckily it's easy to return items to Amazon.
A really sorry product. Its control buttons do not work a lot. The ad says that it had digital tuning. Lie. Lie. It is an AM crank dial to find a station. Amazon should have caught that.Buy a Sony or Panasonic and find some quality.
I ordered from Beach Camera. Three weeks later the battery still hadn't shown up. I e-mailed Beach Camera and said where is my stuff. They replied that they couldn't deliver it. I inquired again. They said they didn't know what happened. After another week I demanded a refund. At least they got that done.
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
Great delivery, great price...but no warning anywhere that you need to purchase a USB cable separately. I lost my enthusiasm for this product as I drove to a less than convenient computer store just to get the printer working.
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?
The description said NEW. Maybe it was new but it was an old version and was very poor at that. Much prefer my old version of Street Atlas or Mapquest.
would have been a great buy, but one side of the audio connection is not working.
Do not buy this device if you want to use WEP. Apparently it is unable to encrypt/decrypt the amount of information necessary. Netgear's solution is to have the device reset itself when it becomes overloaded. This is a terrible way to try and fix the problem, and leaves you with a continually stalling network, which is upsetting if you like to do things like stream internet radio. Also, with WEP enabled, file sharing is incredibly slow, to the point of being useless. If you are content with MAC address filtering and disabling SSID broadcast for your security, then the router works fine. Otherwise, look elsewhere for a more competent device.
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.
I bought one of these as a present to myself, it was the christmas present from HELL! First, I am an IT professional with 20 yeas of experience so I know what I am doing.The one I ordered from Amazon worked great for about 20 hours, then quit receiving wireless traffic until it was powered off and back on. This seems to be a known problem from all the reviews and forum posts I have read since buying this product.LINKSYS technical support was just awful, the foreign techs didn't know anything about the product or networking. I had several two just hang up on me, the tech support experience was enough by itself to not buy this product. This is becoming a major problem with a lot of companies that offshore their tech support to India.After seven calls with tech support, they finally gave me an approval for an RMA. I had the RMA replacement shipped to me keeping the original one until I recieved it ( had to put it on my charge card and the price they wanted for it was $20 over the going rate).When I got the second unit, it was worse than the first. It would only support connection speeds of 12-14 Mbps and had tremendous trasmission errors. Tested it for three days against the original purchase, neither was worth my time and trouble. I shipped them both back and probably won't buy linksys products anymore. I used to buy all linksys stuff but after this experience it is time to look at other companies.I've had a Belkin wireless router configured as an access point for several days now and have not had any issues with it. It was cheaper, had more functions, and is capable of 802.11n.Save your money, read more bad reviews on this product here and chose wisely. I still have at least four or five more calls I am anticipating to get credited properly and I am out shipping costs for the returns and several hours each I day I had the product.
Do not purchase these cables, they do not display all HD channels. I bought these are i needed a few more cables but they did not display some HD channels like HBO or SHO. So i put my old expensive cables back and the channels worked just fine.
Alright folks, I have mixed feelings about the 770 SW 7.1 camera. I bought my first one earlier this year around February 2007. Which has been a tank. Very solid, very simple, and has filmed video footage underwater (no sound). Buttons very small.BUT my parents wanted one too, so I purchased it through Amazon, who goes through ButterflyPhoto. They took it on vacation to Puerto Rico and it Glitched Out. When the Power button is held down the camera lens will not close. If you take out the battery and put it back in it closes but then won't open for a few minutes.I have not yet returned it, and will not say Good or bad things about the return policy yet...But I was told to go to Olympus first because its would be too slow to go back to amazon and chase my tail trying to get it repaired or replaced.Let me continue on rating of the camera. It does not have a see thru view finder, so when its bright out you can not see where you are pointing the lens because you can not see what is on the LCD screen. The screen is big, and resolution wonderful. There is a delay from what you see and what gets taken as a picture, but its is much quicker than typical camera from two years ago.All in all this camera does its job, and 7.1 Mega pixel brings the quality of the photo up once you get it back to the computer.(P.S. what Olympus calls Royal Blue is what the rest of us call Purple.)My rating for all other Amazon purchases equals 5 stars out of 5 stars.and I would rate my first 770SW camera at 4.5 outta 5 for price/qualitybut the second camera 770SW is pending a rating of 0 outta 5 unless Olympus does something amazing and pays shipping.
I was willing to put up with a wire in an effort to get better sound quality than a Blue Tooth product and to get away from charging every night.Sound quality is not good, everyone complains. I have an iPhone and had to buy the adaptor to connect. NO one can hear me! I drive a quiet luxury car, back to Blue Tooth.
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).
The DP-301P+ failed during initial configuration. D-Link support is terrible. They jump to conclusions and bombard the hapless user with dumb questions and irrelevant suggestions.I mainly use a MacBook and thus I attempted to setup the DP-301P+ using the web interface. The print server locked up during the first configuration save and subsequently required a userid and password different from the default (I was locked out). I installed the DLink admin software(PSadmin) on my old PC which was running Windows XP SP3 and all updates. No luck - PSadmin could not 'discover' the DP-301P+. I could ping, scan and open an web browser session to the DP-301P+ from all my computers so I know the network was working. The DP-301P+ also passed all of its power on self tests.I sent DLink an email explaining this and got back." Kindly verify this issue on other O.S like XP /Vista and check ." DUH??? I had already done this and provided detailed results.They also sent along irrelevant instructions on installing third party print drivers that appeared to be cut and pasted from a KB article about problems another Mac user had with the print server.OK so I tried the basics all one more time. And set them a new email explaining once again my problem was "I can connect but not login to the the DP-301P+. Thus the problem is that I can neither login to nor manage the DP-301P+. I have tried both PS admin and the web interface."Their reply"D-Link no longer supports the DP-301P. Since you are using a Mac, try using a different browser other than Safari."Wow now it is getting plain silly.I have a DP-301P+ not a 301P. The DP-301P+ is listed as a supported product at the Dlink web site at [...]I had already tried a PC running Windows and IE8. Also firefox on the mac.So once again I explained and emailed DLink.It has now been over 24 hours since my email to Dlink. I gave up and returned the print server a little while ago.The next one will have a factory reset button on the box.
Unfortunately this wireless adapter preformed well below any acceptable standards for it to be even considered as an option if you are using a computer with an AMD chipset. I read on one of these reviews that there is a compatibility problem between the two and from my experience, I believe that to be a true statement. I asked Netgear support if there was a compatibility problem between the two and they totally ignored my question, although they did tell me to return the product for a exchange.I never had consistent service and anytime I put any load on the internet it would freeze and make me have to re-start the computer just to get it back on line.The only reason it gets 2 stars is because it was really easy to install and the software was easy to use and understand. But, what it comes down to is if the product worked or not, and in my case it didn't even after I worked so hard to fix the problem. (downloading new drivers, troubleshooting, working with Netgear support, reinstaling multiple times)In the end the fix was simple.. I bought a linksys wireless adapter and the internet is smoking now!
I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT ON DEC 19TH. IT WORKED ONLY 15 DAYS. WHEN I PLAY MY CD IT PLAYS FOR MINUTES AFTER THAT I HEAR NOISE NO MUSIC.I TRIED TO REACH TECH SUPPORT BUT.... PLEASE DON'T WEST YOUR MONEY
I bought this to install a single din in dash DVD player. The trim piece that fills in the holes with for the old radio knobs broke as I was installing it, more specifically, the pin that you push the trim into the main piece broke, rendering the trim piece useless.EDIT: I purchased one from Crutchfield and theirs was MUCH better quality and it was cheaper too.
If you have significant myopia (short-sightedness) on your LEFT eye, this binocular is not for you! I am disappointed with Nikon that they made an equipment without compensating for such users. I don't think it cost much to make the lens go a bit further in by 2-3mm.If you focus on infinity (let say a distant object, moon or stars) the focus knob won't go any further to compensate any short sightedness. They have a diopter adjustment on the right eye, so you can get a sharp view with your right eye but since you cannot adjust the left, blur views with your left.You are forced to wear your glasses to use this equipment which then makes it totally unsuitable for scanning the night sky since you do not want any gap to allow nearby light pollution to get in.There is nothing wrong with the optics otherwise. It is a pity that a good pair of binoculars cannot be enjoyed to the full by people without 20/20 vision. There are some Chinese brands that can focus better than this. I rather have sharp focus with slightly inferior lens than top notch lens that cannot focus.I guess that I have only myself to blame for not having 20/20 vision and assuming that Nikon would have thought about compensating for people like me...
I upgraded from a Sony Hi8 to take on a trip through Europe. I had lots of problems because it always shuts off automatically. My old Sony did the same but could reboot in jus ta few seconds. This one takes forever so you have to be &quot;timing&quot; when you want a good shot. Plus the batteries seemed to drain really fast.
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.
If you are a pc gamer then you should not get this cpu.This thing came with my new pc and i have made many upgrades to my computer but the cpu was the latest one.No matter how many ultra powerful parts i put in my new pc i noticed there was still major slowdown in a lot of games,well i found out that this cpu was to blame.You get what you pay for with this processor and thats a single core running at 3.3Ghz,533Mhz front side bus,and a low memory Cache.Also i noticed that this cpu heats up very quickly and thats just in idle mode!If you are not a pc gamer and are looking for a low priced cpu that will let you do word documents with no problem then you should get this,but if you intend to multitask then stay away from this one.
Bottom line for me here is only one thing - after 2 years of usage (about 2.5 to be precise), picture disappears (then reappears and so on), producing show interruptions almost every 5-10 minutes. New unit was OK.
I got this last December and it worked for only a few months. Then it would randomly stop connecting to my wireless network and recognizing my printer. I would have to unplug both, plug it back in and it would work again. Then early in the summer, it just stopped connecting all together. No matter what I did, I couldn't get this PS to connect to my network, even when connected through Ethernet to the router. When I would log into my router and look at attached devices, the PS would not show but the PS showed all the correct status lights. I called customer service and RMA'd my unit. That's when the fun started, the next unit they sent me, DID NOT WORK right out of the box. So I went to the DLink forums and did some more research and found out this is common. There is something wrong with the design of this unit and a huge number of people are having this connectivity issue. Just save yourself the hassle and buy something else.
to much streaking, this stuff isn't very good when i use on my 55 inch plasma t v , i would not recommend .....
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.
Mine worked great for a little over a month, but the on/off switch had intermittent problems, and the unit finally would only stay on for 30 minutes or so. Warranty period of course is lapsed. Don't waste your money on this one.
I have a lot of Linksys equipment - 4 routers, 2 WRT54G wireless routers, 2 WAP54G access points, and a couple of switches. That collection built up over time, propelled largely by the admonition in Linksys documentation that "Linksys wireless units only communicate with other *Linksys* wireless units". I don't know if that's true, and I came to Amazon today to order a Netgear access point to find out. I have *had* it with Linksys. The wireless equipment works, then it doesn't work. As another reviewer mentioned, it is necessary to reboot the units frequently to get them communicating again. And Linksys support is HORRIBLE. They do respond relatively quickly, but they do not appear to even read the problem reports, sending only canned answers. If you do manage to proceed past that support level, you learn that they know NOTHING about their own equipment. It is extremely frustrating. I know it is going to be expensive, but I am determined to wean my network from Linksys equipment, at least the wireless equipment. I have, simply, had enough!
I have used several Belkin KVM products (Omniport and Omniport SE) and was very happy with those units over many years. When I wanted a KVM to use with my new DVI video I thought this would be a good choice. Sadly it is close to a disaster on three levels:SETUP / ERGONOMICSSetting up the unit was hard because my Dell DVI video cable housing just barely fit into the input connector on the Belkin base unit. The Belkin cables are quite nice, but have the smallest "footprint" of any cables I've seen and many cables that come with comuters or LCD displays will have a hard time fitting this unit. The compact neature of the KVM means that connections are hard to see if you do not have a VERY well lit area.RELIABILITY:Next, the unit worked for one week and died. My first call to tech support was offensive as the Belkin rep wanted me to replace my USB keyboard to be sure that was not my problem. Since I did not have one, I could not get any return authorization. I did finally borrow a keyboard the next day, but when calling belkin again, the tech did not have me test the keyboard at all. His debugging was simple and in 5 minutes he verified that I had a defective KVM.I got a new unit quickly and returned the old one (but see more on this below). That unit worked for 10 days and then began to malfunction. So far, I have been able to restore it, but this is only possible by powering down all the peripherals, unplugging all the cables into the KVM, powering down the KVM and reversing the process.CUSTOMER SERVICE:To get your RMA # for defective equipment you have to provide Belkin with a charge card that they say they will only use if you fail to return the defective unit. I was careful enough to have my unit shipped with delivery confirmation because Belkin charged my account (for a tidy $234+, way more than the Amazon price). When I called customer service I was told they had no record of receiving my return. But when I gave them the tracking number of my shipment, the rep immediately said, "OK, that is all the documentation that we need, I will credit your account". She was so matter of fact that I believe this is a common occurence.SUMMARY:Some Belkin products are great - this in NOT one of them. Belkin service is inconsistent and this issue on returns is one that makes me plan on avoiding Belkin electronic components. I am going to look at the IOGear KVM sold by Amazon as a possible alternative.
Canon CanoScan LiDE 25 Color Image Scanner (0307B001)The scanner was slow and noisy. Saying it was slow overstates its speed. It took a very long time to scan and then a long time to store the scanned document. It was easily overwhelmed with "large" items. Setting the resolution to high ran it out of memory and invoked message about not be able to read it. I went ahead and stored the document; it was only partially captured. I returned the scanner.
What a waste of money! I am appalled that National Geographic licensed such a piece of junk and I will never buy any of their licensed gear again. Do not buy it!Half the time you can't get it on the Airplane because it is so big. If it has to go under it doesn't provide any protection against theft and little from getting banged around. In my experience it needed to get checked a lot more than it was allowed on the plane. I had to take out my computer and camera and lenses and carry them on in my hands.After my first flight... on my multiple month trip. I started carrying a reusable shopping bag with me so I could quickly remove all the valuables from the bag and bring them on the plane with me when they would tell me it was too big. The shopping bag provided nearly the same amount of protection because the camera carrying components don't really work for carrying cameras and lenses. The velcro always fails and you end up with a jumble of equipment at the bottom of your bag. Oh and my Sony Viao nearly didnt fit in the bag. You really have to shove hard.The bag alone is heavy, even for a day hike. The material is sponge like and rapidly absorbs liquid. It metal loops bangs around assuring you will never see any animals. It's massive but somehow doesn't have a ton of space.Apparently nothing screams armature like National Geographic licensed gear. When i bought this I was to amature to know that. But nearly 2 years in the field later i know better. I hope you listen.
The screen is a little shiny. It hurt my eyes for the first few days. I expected to have complete privacy from outside viewing but no such luck. You can't see a thing if you stand to the side of the screen. But anything from behind, even at a distance is clear to the eye. SO much to pay for not enough privacy!
The Buffalo Tech LinkStation is poorly designed. While it works better under the Mac OS (there's still a problem with long file names under OS X), under Windows there are multiple problems that are unsolveable.Forget about using long files names as the LinkStation can't handle them!Forget about setting up password protected multiple Users unless you are prepared to change the User Names and Passwords on all your Users' PCs -- and even then you'll have problems!The LinkStation cannot accommodate USER NAMES with a space, such as "first name" SPACE "last name" as in JOE USER. Since Windows user names typically are two words with a space, this is a problem that is unsolveable.This product and its technical support leave MUCH to be desired. Perhaps a future firmware update will solve the very poorly designed USER Name and PASSWORD setup protocols so they coincide with typical Windows protocols. Until then, the product doesn't work, and the documentation is just as bad as the product design.Look elsewhere as the Buffalo LinkStation is more trouble than it is worth, especially for the small business with multiple PCs. It just doesn't work!
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
I purchased this based on reviews here saying that the screen resolution was good. I have been very disappointed. The picture quality is horrible, menu's are almost unreadable. I'd rather watch movies on my Samsung DVD-L25 with a 2.5" screen than this larger 3.5" screen. Battery life seems good, but with the battery on, it doesn't even fit in the case it comes with. I wouldn't recomend this product to anyone.
I have a few of this units, and for the most part I was happy.When configuring one of them, I somehow made a mistake typing in the password, and made the same mistake twice. Or perhaps the machine just freaked out when I set the password. Button line - I could not log on to it after setting the password.There is no reset switch. Nothing about resetting the password in the documentation. Called Linksys. They told me there was no way to reset the password. Told me my only option was to RMA the unit for a new one.With no way to reset the password, I will never buy one of these units again.
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 owned these headphones for about a year, but I didn't end up getting much use out of them and ended up selling them. Don't get me wrong, the quality is great. The sound was fine. I'm not really anything of an audiophile so I'm not too discriminatory in that area. My only problem was with comfort. The headphones are of substantial weight, which is nice because anything too light feels cheap. Still, too much weight causes discomfort after a while. I feel like these headphones were a little on the heavy side for me. When I wore them I was always conscious of the extra weight on my head, and for periods longer than a half hour I'd start to feel strain in my neck. Also, the fit is really snug. Maybe *too* snug. At first I liked it. But again, after a half hour or so of my ears being pressed against the side of my head I would get pretty annoyed. It wasn't painful, but it was uncomfortable enough to make me want to take the headphones off. Also my ears would get pretty hot. I think comfort is hugely important when considering a pair of headphones. Likely you will be using them for stretches of time longer than a half hour, and you don't want to be uncomfortable or have hot/sweaty ears. I haven't tried other over-ear headphones extensively so I can't really speak on the comparative comfort of this pair. Next time I will definitely be looking for a pair that is lighter and more breathable.
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 purchased the WPC54G and spent several hours trying to get it to work by:- downloading drivers- speaking with tech support- trolling online for other reports- installing/rebooting/uninstalling/repeatingI tried the card on my Thinkpad R32 and Thinkpad X20 both running windows 2000. The R32 uses the TI cardbus chipset, and the X20 uses the Ricoh. In both cases, the card drivers freeze the laptop completely, both the standard driver and the "beta" TI version.Linksys finally acknowledged that the card doesn't really work very well and I should return it to where I purchased it and get a different model. On 2 out of 3 calls to tech support I was promised that a newer, better driver would be mailed to me, but never was.I've been working with computers for over 20 years, I've owned several dozen in my time, and I know what I'm talking about when I say this product is not ready for commercial release.Unbelievably shoddy, and unacceptable. Linksys should be punished in the marketplace.Don't waste your dollars on this...
The router seemed to work fine in the beginning but then I upgraded the firmware to the latest version 5.02 and the router has now gone bad. I have much lost time trying to resolve this and now have to pay shipping fees to send out the bad router for RMA. This does not seem fair since the router is only 4 months old. I will be very wary of Netgear products in the future.
This product is absolutely worthless. It will be returned to Costco. While it does attract and kill bugs well the first time, good luck cleaning this thing. It is unbelievably impossible to clean. The black light stopped working and you can never tell whether it is on or off. The door to the lure failed and does not clasp anymore, so there is no way to hold the lure. The instruction manual is poorly written as it does not tell you how to clean once the grids become full of dead bugs.All in all a terrible product and unusual for Costco to carry such a piece of garbage. Just wondering the rate of return must be awful. DO NOT BUY!
This frame didn't last much longer than the warranty period. When I called the Westinghouse folks, their customer service advisor said to toss it out as they don't service them, even for a charge. We paid about $150 at the time for it, so it was truly not worth the money. Lovely gift while it lasted, just didn't last long enough.
The DX6340 does take excellent pictures. As with most digital cameras there is an annoying delay between pressing the shutter release and the actual picture "event", but unless you spend a lot more money, it's something you live with when you go digital. Plenty of options for the price. Again, no qualms with the photo quality.The body of the camera, however, is not reliable. The automatic lens "door" that opens when you turn on the camera frequently gets stuck and the battery door broke after a year and a half. To replace that part you'd have to replace the entire body of the camera. This also happened to a family member who has a Kodak. If this happens, buy silver duct tape...at least it matches the camera color.The software is very touchy and locks up frequently and will sometimes require an entire PC reboot.I would not buy Kodak Easyshare again unless those three problems are resolved.
I managed to drop the power splitter removing it from packaging and shattered the plastic ring around the power tip. I was able to glue it back together and use it on a trip, but it broke again when I removed it from the socket. Even while it worked, it was very sensitive to any movement of the plugged in devices and lost power frequently. I need a splitter, but I'll replace this one with a socket with separate leads to power my GPS and cellphone versus a solid unit with integrated plug-ins.
I bought this battery the same time I bought a Canon one so I can compare the difference. I guess there's no difference as they both are starting to lose their charge. It's been about 3 months since I purchased them from Amazon.I guess it's true when they say batteries are a crap shot.The original Canon battery that came with the camera did a bit better and lasted about 1 year and 3 months.
DOES NOT RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY AND IS NOT THE ITEM PICTURED
I've had the MX 5000 for almost 2 years now and I'm very disappointed. For no apparent reason the mouse will suddenly "slow" and drift from where it should be pointing. Also the keyboard will randomly decide to get stuck on certain keys and just continue to type them as if I'm holding them down but the key itself isn't stuck, it's like it lost connection mid-sentence and decided to just keep going. I think both these problems are related to being Bluetooth so my next mouse and keyboard will probably be wired.
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.
It was easy to configure everything went perfect, but it lasted one month!!!!I t is unbeliavable, I'm expecting for the guys to send me a new router cause the thing went bad suddenly and there is not explanation. They are trying to get me trought the same stupid steps of do you have your cables in the right position? instead of trying to listen about THE LIGHTS ARE LIT no matter what. I have the wireless pc card and the ethernet card and they worked ok...i think i was ripped off!!! they don't ebven listen if you are trying to same something...But that is an UNIVERSAL ISSUE with thech support on anything
Too much hype. Didn`t have the presence that my Sony MDR 7506 phones have. Like listening through filters. I like the clean RAW SOUND.
Seagate has attractive packaging, graphics, and web page, but it's product and customer service are very poor, in my opinion. I bought this external drive a year ago. It worked fine for 10 months, then reported errors on it like "file or directory is corrupted and unreadable." Also "File $Mft is corrupt and unreadable." I ran Seagate software and Chkdsk to repair the problems, but my efforts were not always successful, but always time-consuming. Seagate sent me a used replacement drive, and it has the same problems! This product seems unreliable, which is the problem you buy an external drive to avoid. Reliable backup is key. Customer service by phone with Seagate is almost impossible, real torture, huge waste of time. Rather than try a third drive, I have written off this purchase and will avoid Seagate in the future. BTW I have another external hard drive by a different manufacturer, and it works fine.
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.
THIS FORM OF MUSIC TRANSFER TO CAR RADIO IS WEAK AT BEST. IF YOU LIVE IN URBAN AREA FORGET TRYING TO USE IF YOU WANT CLEAN QUALITY SOUND. ALL CHANNELS ARE FILLED WITH STATIC OR DISTORTION. THE OTHER ISSUE IS OVERALL SIGNAL IS AT A LOW VOLUME LEVEL. THIS REQUIRES GAINING VOLUME ON RADIO INCREASING BACKROUND AMBIENT "FM" SIGNAL NOISE. VERY DISAPOINTED !!! " I WOULD RATHER CARRY CDS AND PLAY DIRECT
Unless you plan to buy an external FM relay switch that plugs directly into your car stereo's antenna jack, the XTR8 is useless. I've owned 2 of these now, the first was purchased Dec of '05 and it died in 11 months due to the power plug in the unit failing. The original worked wonderfully in my car with clear FM modulation and even covered my entire house! My new replacement (covered under warranty) which is mounted 2" from the car stereo produces pure static and is completely unacceptable. The FCC has mandated that these companies cut their FM output power.A quick note about Xact's warranty return process. If you buy the car kit and one day your unit malfunctions (which is likely), Xact will ask you to return EVERY component of the kit or they will charge you for each replacement item. Yes that means you would need to rip the antenna out of your car or they will charge you for a new one! Look at the other stereo brands, AVOID XACT!!!
This is the female type of plug. My camera originally came with the male version. The website doesn't do a good job of letting you know this. Now I have to buy a converter!
These headphones are not very comfortable, they are large and heavy for supporting them with only your ears with insufficient cushioning. For sound quality they are okay, but if you turn your head too fast they fly off. I cannot imagine using them while trying to run or walk. I was baffled by the hinge on them to make the earpiece wider, they are not secure in their "locked" state so I see no need to make more room on them. The main feature of attraction was the retractable cord, but the wire between the ear pieces themselves is not retractable, far longer than it appears in the image, and it sort of nullifies the appeal of that feature. I gave this product a year of "benefit of the doubt" and then went back to a standard ear bud. I have been much happier.
I purchase this DVD for my wii backup, for first 5 pieces DVD is burn without any problem, and after 5 pieces all burn is failure. The DVD surface likes moon surface, black spot surrounding in anywhere. It's Very Bad Quality. Complain to Amazon.com, no answer yet.
I should have been suspicious with such a low price. The cartridge arrived quickly enough, but after opening the package, ink was leaking inside of the foil wrap. Ink on the pen tip had dried to chunk of blackness.A date stamped on the outside of the cartridge was March 2005. This was a totally useless purchase.
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.
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.
The camera does a great job for those of us who just want to point and shoot. My only advice would be: get the extended warranty. It only has a 90 day warranty. Our camera failed at 120 days. It couldn't be repaired, and they said "sorry, but that's how it is." Imagine my surprise when a week later, their Customer Operations V.P. sent me a new one. That's good service, but I wouldn't count on that happening every time.Bottom line: I wish I bought the warranty, but it sure was nice of them to send a replacement that they weren't obligated to do.
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.
I recently purchased a Toshiba 32 inch HDTV and purchased the extended warranty presented to me during the checkout process. I assumed as most extended warranties start when the original warranty ends. Not true. Reading the fine print when I received the policy it states that this service plan starts immediately and runs concurrently with the manufacturer's warranty. This effectively reduces my 2 year extended warranty to a single year. The site and the policies should be clearer. I may not have purchased this knowing it was a single year policy.
Ordered 25 foot cables and I got the 6 foot version. Helps if you don't misrepresent the product since I read all of your descriptions.
I have tried to get support from Westinghouse for a laptop and have been left for dead like the computer. It died one week after the warranty and there is no place to repair it even for $. Be careful buying Westinghouse products.
i bought this router and a netgear wireless PCMCIA card. could not get the router to work properly with my motorola surfboard cable modem. spent 2 days on phone with netgear tech support (in india, difficult to understand them)gave up. bought linksys. plugged it in and it worked. no configuration. linksys interface is slightly better. still no idea on why the netgear router gave me so much trouble.bottom line:linksys---up and running as soon as i plugged it innetgear---2 days and i gave up, tech support no help
If you can look past the occasional well actually frequent pops and crackle noises and the fact that the item is very fragile it is a great product. I had to pull out some tape to provide it with some extra reinforcement after having the item for 2 days...but in all fairness it does accomplish the goal of being an adapter adequately.
This was replacement from the company because I old one didn't work well at all.On the back of the packaging there's a sticker added to the back of the instruction manual which says something about lead in the mouse cord and that California recognizes this as a health hazard and to wash your hands after touching the mouse cord etc...it's a great mouse but their previous MIB didn't have this problem. I would give it a five but because of this lead issue I won't.Lastly, it doesn't fit a regular Macintosh Keyboard because the adapter is too long. It can only be used on a Mac pro keyboard. crazyanyone know where i can get an old MIB?
I used it for a year and stopped used it since then (two, year years passed now) because battery life is just too short.I did not use this mouse extensively, so it is not fair, not good for the money. Also, clicking is very touch. You gotta give some power to push the mouse buttons.
Bought this printer and had problems with paper jams less than a month in. Have jams ever since. It literally takes me 30 minutes to print 10 pages because I keep having to hand feed the paper in and press down on the top cover to avoid jams.... even that is not consistent. Don't buy this printer!
After having my faithful dual-cassette answering machine finally expire after more than a decade of use, I'm thrust into the painful position of being forced to choose one of these &quot;digital&quot; models. I can't seem to find any models that anyone really recommmends, it seems this new generation of answering machines tends towards mediocre sound quality *and* short lifespan. But I digress, so I'll comment on my limited experience with the AT&amp;T 1726, which I've only set up tonight.First, the documentation is not even sufficient to explain fully how to record the greeting. As another reviewer mentioned, after selecting the greeting one wishes to record, you have to sit and wait about 15-20 seconds before the unit will go into a state that allows you to record. The manual does not mention this waiting period at all, it implies you can record immediately. This model has been out quite a while, plenty of time for AT&amp;T to have updated/corrected the documentation. Thanks to reviewer T B Curtz, without the info provided in his review, I'd still be fumbling around trying to get this unit to record the greeting. I'm good at following instructions, and technically-minded (engineer), so I'm not accustomed to being baffled by a simple piece of consumer equipment.The sound quality of the recorded outgoing message is poor. It sounds as if it was recorded underwater, with uneven volume, and cuts off with a burst of static. I've only listened to one incoming message, which sounded better than the outgoing recording, but still had a muffled, filtered quality.When replaying a message, you can skip back to the beginning of the message, but there does not appear to be a &quot;partial skip&quot; in case you want to just listen to the previous 5-10 seconds of a message. With my old tape unit, the manual rewind control was handy for this, but with the AT&amp;T if you miss some content, you have to listen through the whole message again. This lack of a partial rewind feature may be typical for digital units, but is especially missed if the sound quality is muffled.I don't understand why the designers of this type of equipment (not just AT&amp;T, all answering machines) don't focus more on sound quality. Why did my 10-year-old dual-tape unit sound better than a brand new digital unit? And shouldn't there be testers who approve the documentation, to ensure that a new user following the instructions can actually operate the unit? So, in summary, I can't recommend this unit, although honestly I don't know how it compares to other digital answering machines. I believe if someone produced a sturdy analog dual-microcassete unit, in the $30-50 range, there would be huge demand.
I really enjoyed the flexibility of this camera - or at least the promise of this camera. Decent photos, no worries about getting wet or damage from minor drops. I used this for vacation including underwater photos. It's great to snorkel without lugging around a big waterproof case. Unfortunately, the fun didn't last very long. After my 2nd vaction, the camera stopped working. Water had leaked into the seal and corroded the battery and memory card connections. Camera doesn't work at all. Unfortunately, I had another bad experience recently with a different Olympus camera (not waterproof and not exposed to water) breaking after about a year. I don't know if this is bad design or bad quality. But, I know I won't be buying any other Olympus cameras.
Me, like many others have the problems with the Blue Screen of Death, and an NMI Parity error. It has nothing to do with memory or anything else. There is a problem with the driver which D-Link have done nothing to remedy. They have been continously confronted with the problem, but does not offer any solutions except for one that solves the problem on a particular Compaq model.This company does not deserve any customers. Please buy another WLAN card.
I purchased this camera based on other reviews and my previous experience with Canon cameras. I had this camera for one month and only took less than a dozen pictures. The lens suddenly would not retract. The error message says "lens error". This seems to be a common complaint, on the internet, regarding this camera. Perhaps that is the reason Canon quit making this model.I contacted Canon and they told me to send the brand new camera into them for repair, insured and at my expense.I took very good care of this camera and kept it in a hard case. It was never dropped, banged or mistreated in any way, yet it still failed.Canon customer service seemed very indifferent when I contacted them and they did not seem at all surprised that I had a problem with this camera.I am very dissappointed in both the camera and in Canon customer service.I guess, in this case, it really is "Buyer Beware".
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.
I've owned the ipod photo for a month now, and i realized that this unit is too expensive for its features. The only thing this Ipod can do is for viewing photos and listening to music. I am now looking onto the Archos Gmini 400, which has memory card reader, photo, video, music, and gameplay all in one for a little over half the price of this ipod. This Ipod Photo is way too expensive for the petty features. Get the Archos Gmini 400 instead.
This product was useless. Once the backplate was attached to the wall and the cables put into place, the plastic cover would not stay in place. The plastic cover was poorly designed and would not fasten securely to the backplate and would pop-off after a few minutes.After talking to their technical support department, it was explained that this product was not intended to "manage" more than one or two cables. Seemed like a lot of to do for something that did not work satisfactorily at all. They suggested that I return the product and get the CMK product instead.
I was so interested in buying ONE 2GB sodimm RAM... to upgrade mi ram from 1 gig to 3 gig....And I receive 2 1gig sodim...Maybe it`s the way crucial work I don't know... but they NEVER especified in their product that they were talking about 2x1GB SODIMMS instead of 1x2GB Ram...I hope next time they could be more specific.Well now i have 2 gigs on laptop and i had to sell the other extra memory...
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
Although this product seemed to work (the device comes with two pics that properly displayed) the included software didn't work. I tried it on a Windows XP, 2000 and Vista system and it wouldn't start on any of them. I went to their site and downloaded a newer version of the software. This time, at least, the software started up. However, once again, on all three Windows operating systems, it refused to recognize the device. A huge waste of time! I called their tech support and told them it didn't work. They said, "Hmmm, well it should..." What I don't understand is how they can sell a $20 item that almost certainly will entail a $25 tech support call. They're losing money on each sale!
It's a normal picture frame just like many other on the market, but I bought this one because of it's wireless capability. The claim is that it can be synch up with a home desktop via wifi so that it does not store any images locally but rather gets the from the desktop. THIS DOES NOT PRACTICALLY WORK! The bug is that you can make the two connect and start the slide show. However, whenever there is any minor network or a computer slowdown, that happen a couple of times a day never mind power outages, the slide show stops. The only resolution is restarting the show manually. There is no automatic restarting of the show. Unless you want to be restarting the show several times a day wait till this product matures.
A lot has been written about this player. However, I find the materials used sub-par and of poor quality. The screen and front face scratch so easily that within 10 days, the player already looks like 2 year old. I have a three year old Dell pocket pc which my kids use all the time to play chess and solitaire. After three years, its screen is much better than Zen's screen after 10 days. I always carry in the supplied pouch and even use it in the pouch still there are so many scratches.Creative sells this player for $329.99 ( at least this is what I paid). Does this kind of price justify such poor materials? No. Looks like Creative is keeping all the money while putting nothing into product quality. Had it not been for Amazon's poor return policy (in case you haven't noticed, Amazon now refunds only 80% or less on opened products), I would have returned this player.There are other problems also. I subscribe to Yahoo Music Unlimited service. If I create a playlist in Yahoo music engine, I can sync the player and can see this playlist fine. Now if I need to transfer any other video/music to this player using Windows Media Player, I have to put that file in sync list and sync the player. This erases the playlist created by Yahoo music engine.The outlook sync requires installation of Creative software. As per company policy (which is almost universal in all companies), I cannot install any personal software on the office PC. There goes the outlook sync.Albun art does not show up correctly for some songs though it displays correctly on Windows Media Player. I tried the fix given on the Creative support site but it does not work.No support for synchronized lyrics and DVD closed captions.Do not waste your money on this one.
I purchased this mouse back in Feb '05 for gaming use and the buttons absolutely do not hold up to Shooter gaming where the left and right buttons are used fast and frequently all the time. Just so you know, I am on my FOURTH replacement from Logitech in FIVE months! Each MX510 has been lasting about 4-6 weeks of gaming and then the left and right button fail every time. After this fourth fails I am going to some other brand ... Logitech is not putting out the quality here. This is not an uncommon problem ... do some research and you will see that other gamers have the same complaint.
This belt clip is pretty bulky, but the real problem is that it is difficult to turn your shuffle on and off. You have to take it out of the belt clip (not that easy if you're wearing it) in order to turn it on and off. That said, you can't exactly go to the apple store to find accessories for the old shuffles anymore. If you can find another one you should probably go with that one, if not... it's cheaper than buying a new shuffle.
(...) Bought 3 all at once, one for home, one for gf, one for dorm.The one I bought for my gf, the wireless did not even work and I had to send it in to netgear and get a new one. The new one's wireless works only half the time. the other half of the time, you cannot connect to the wireless and have to reset it.The one I bought for my dorm worked fine for a month. Then everything just went horribly wrong. The speed is ridiculously slow (worse than 56k) for both wired and wireless. I've tried calling, tried firmware updates, it doesn't matter. This is basically useless and I pretty much threw it away.The one I bought for my home works fine except I get dropped every other day. This is probably the best, or shall i say, the least worst out of all 4. In fact, the reason why I am writing this right now is because i've spent the last 30 minutes trying to make this computer reconnect to the wireless router, and it is not working so I have to connect directly to my cable box to even submit this review.So I am 0/4 in having a perfect wireless router through Netgear. The only gamble you'll be taking when you purchase this router is how bad the problems will be. From dropped connections to dead. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS! I'm never buying anything netgear again even if it is free (...)
Since stumbling on the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable, my whole world has changed completely. It must be some sort of perverted curse, but I simply cannot go 5 minutes without comparing anything and everything against the sheer majesty of this cable.The terrible thing is nothing can even scratch the magnificent electric blue surface of this cable; everything is just shoddy in comparison. It's like I know I've found the pinnacle point in my life and everything else is downhill from here on in.By simply owning this cable I'm seeing the rest of the world in nothing but grey and white shades; so much so that I have to sneak behind my pathetically inadequateBang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 (Black)Amphitheatre system just to see that heart-warming blue iridescence smiling back at me like a "next stop is Heaven" as I listen to the "Hoff's Looking for the Best"Looking For-Best of David Hasselhoffin my new Relaxman CapsuleRelaxman Relaxation Capsule. I put the track Hot Shot City on repeat (as its pretty good) and then lay back, close my eyes and try to see the rest of the world in colour again, as I did before the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable sauntered nonchalantly into my life and completely took it over.My only other minor distractions to the world (where only the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable can hold sway) are brushing up on my avoiding huge ships skillsHow to Avoid Huge Shipsand having the odd hastily thrown together meal of fresh whole rabbitFresh Whole Rabbitand canned unicorn meatCanned Unicorn Meatwashed down with a delicious glass of Tuscan Whole MilkTuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz.Such things used to be enough to create an epic, swirling miasma of awesomeness in my once happy and fulfilled life. Now they are but a poor, fleeting shadow when held against the blinding obsessive light emanating from the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link CableI realise now that I'm all but lost in this "nothing compares to the Denon cable world", particularly when you consider that it thoroughly eliminates adverse effects from vibration and helps stabilize the digital transmission from occurrences of jitter and ripple. But one must soldier on hoping and praying for something new to come along and get me out of this compulsive existence.A concerned friend suggested that I think about a new focus such as high fashion and desirable accessories. Hmmm may be worth considering? I'm getting desperate now.....Please be warned dear reader, exposing yourself to this cable renders all else unworthy and lacklustre.
After being content with my Garmin Vista, I decided it was time to upgrade to the latest Garmin Vista eTrex HCx. With a new MapSource Topo USA for MAC available, and the ability to transfer National Parks Topo Version 3 from PC to MAC I thought it would be an ideal time to "upgrade" to this model. The HCx has a beautiful color screen, is highly sensitive-acquiring satellites and able to navigate much more effectively! Response is quick-virtually instantaneous. Ergonomically the toggles are awkward and its easy to toggle into the wrong place-not a big deal and I image I'll get used to it. This being said the documentation that comes with the unit is almost useless, covering just the basics. Forget about how to setup (at least for a MAC). The cd that comes with it is for PC's only and there is absolutely no information on what a Mac user needs to do. You think a quick look at the Garmin website would have these answers. Nope! Nada! The website is a joke-as is customer support. I waited 32 minutes to speak to a rep and then was told I would have to be transferred to their Mac Dept. Okay fine. Another 34 minute wait. Thats; okay, I'm willing to wait-except the tech I finally get is about as helpful as a cord of wood. No help. I ask questions he doesn't know the answers and doesn't sound like he cares-hardly a Mac enthusiast. In fact I felt like he actually dispised my call. From simple things like where's the serial number? (UPDATE: it's behind the batteries) to do I need drivers to download to make this work? (UPDATE: No you don't. In fact, if you're using a Mac, just turn it on and it's up and running-no need for "installation disc")-if you want to transfer maps to your GPS, you must download the "MapInstall" program from Garmin's website). This is a beautiful device that does what my old Vista did-except this one, is of course, much faster, and more effective-if I could get some information on it! If Garmin is going to claim they are moving toward Mac compatibility they should give a little more information to Mac user's on their website (other than press releases on how they are now Mac friendly) or perhaps a few sentences in the manual explaining exactly what Mac users need to get this thing up-and-running; transferring maps, able to communicate with Mapsource software, etc.. I would like to give the HCx five stars, but because of absolutely no assistance for Mac users on their website or manual-and because of an initial bad customer service experience I give it two stars and sit here with a $270 GPS-$200 worth of new MapSource Maps (another product-another review) and a beautiful little machine that has quicker response and is much more capable than my old Vista-but just as useless on a Mac (REVISED: It works beautifully with my Mac. Perfect!). My enthusiasm dissolved after trying to upload maps or connect to my computer.REVISED 6/30/08: Okay, finally! I got someone at Garmin customer service (very nice in the Mac Dept.) that could explain what-exactly needs to be done to get this puppy up-and-running: I had already downloaded the Garmin MapIntsall software (which you need to open, then select the device-in this case the HCx); there you will find all your maps (in my case the Topo Natl Parks and Topo USA for Mac). With the GPS plugged into USB port you simple select all the maps you want from one set of maps and then go to the other set and select the ones there). Works like a dream! Now if they would just make this clear somewhere (and believe me, it is not CLEAR anywhere). That being said, the experience I had today was much better. While I had to wait another 30 minutes to get customer service (who told me the serial number is located inside the battery case on the back) and then another 5 minutes to get to the Mac specialist-all my questions were answered! Both techs were very nice and helpful! Today's experience would be 5 Star Customer service! while I have rated the device 2 stars-I would probably change to 4 stars. Why the missing star? Initial frustration that could have been alleviated if Garmin took the time to stuff some extra instructions in the box specifically for Mac user's and made their website a little more friendly-and informative. The 24k NATL PARKS maps are beautiful on the color screens-as are the TOPO USA 2008 for Mac. The toggles are still awkward and unruly-but I'll get used to it. So, in a nutshell; You can download multiple maps on to your Garmin Vista Hcx using MapInstall (dowload from their website) to your applications folder. Once downloaded, connect your HCx to USB and select device and have fun selecting your maps. One thing I was not real clear on until today is that "Bobcat" is strictly for viewing maps and transferring wayspoints, etc. It has nothing to do with uplading maps to your GPS. Use MapInstall to upload maps to the GPS. Today's experience brought my faith back in Garmin customer service and technology. Thanks Garmin, for FINALLY becoming Mac compatible. I'm going to be a happy camper with this wonderful little GPS!REVISED 7/6/08: Referring to the most recent "1 Star" Review; Yes, mine locks-up/freezes, too (nothing to do with Mac) unit freezes on the trail-at least once a day. No response from any buttons-unable to do anything until holding power button for long period-reboot. This is not cool! Will call Garmin Monday and see what's up. Not good to hear they have a new chipset out and this may be the old one. After-all, I just purchased this. Will report back on what Garmin says. This sounds like an obvious defect.REVISED 7/9/08: Emailed Garmin Monday-no response yet (3 days later)-so returned to Amazon for exchange. Amazon is great! No problem. Sent out a new one before I could box up the defective one-received replacement today! That's customer service! Will let everyone know if the problem persists with replacement unit. Amazon 5 Stars! HCx?..not so sure anymore.REVISED 7/11/08: Garmin emailed me 4 days later and explained that the new chipset is 3.0. My software version is 2.60. Used "Web-Updater" on my Mac and said I have the latest software. Everything is working beautifully with replacement Amazon sent me. No freezes or problems of any kind. Final score: Garmin HCx-4 Stars! Amazon-big 5 Stars!
What a seemingly great deal! A very nicely designed flash drive with a software security feature. Just plug and play with simple security for you data. Just what I thought I needed till I tried to unlock my files on a second feature--nothing doing. So far I have had to wipe and reformat the drive using the provided software so that it will work on each computer.I found that when you wipe and redo the drive on each new computer the software installs a small program on the host computer to allow you to unlock the secure portion on that computer. I would never have bought it if I knew that. I have to use public accessible computers regularly for school. I can't go around wiping the drive and installing software each time I have to use a new computer. The advertising and literature lead me to believe that it would work on any computer. This is absolutely not the case. You will not like this drive if you have to use different computers to move semi-secure data and files around.
They may be good in theory, but they didn't work in practice. The idea is that the systems sends telephone signals over your home wiring. Unfortunately, that means it gets interference from everything in your house that's plugged in. Microwaves, TVs, lights, computers, clocks, vacuums, washing machines, stereos, you name it, it will kick up some interference. I found that the remote unit would have a barely audible signal on about half the plugs I tried, and it wouldn't work at all on the other half. So unless your electrical system has very few things plugged into it, I'd say pass on this item. Fortunately for me, the seller promptly gave me a refund.
I ordered two 10 foot cables and only received one. Making this very expensive cable, and of course having to get another cable somewere else.
I had heard that the Zune FM transmitter didn't work so I preordered the Belkin figuring that it would be a superior product. Boy was I wrong! The sound is basically worthless amid all of the backround noise and fading in and out. I tried every available FM bandwidth in Chicago and the reception went from bad to worse. Even slightly moving the unit itself changed the reception. I can't belive Belkin would actually sell this piece of junk. If you want to listen to your MP3 in a car, then buy a decent stereo with an audio line-in for a solid connection. The FM transmitters do not work. Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!
This thing is a real disapointment. Yes, it does work but badly. Even after finding a free frequency (not easy here in the north east) the transmition and reception are marginal at best. No where near close to quality sound. I plugged in the cassette adapter from my old cd walkman and the ipod sounded fabulous that way in the car. Thankfully I didn't dump tons of money into it.
Seems like a nice product until the skipping gets so bad that the movie is unwatchable. Got progressively worse over the week that I owned it.
Most fragile headphones I have ever bought. Just split in half in my hands after wearing them once.
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
Looks great, I bit big, but it was dead on arrival. Never got past the internal self check. Had to return the printer before I ever got a chance to use it.
I ordered the older model which has better reviews and they sent me the newer model, which is not as good..
When the item arrived without any packaging protection, loose in a brown envelope, it was damaged. Rather than go through the hassle of returning and reordering and possibly getting the same problem back a second time, I repaired it myself. Not very happy with the unprotected packaging on a plastic item. I hope it was broken in shipment and not direct from the supplier...
I purchased a RioVolt SP-50 today and promptly returned it. I played several MP3 CD's and consistantly had the same audio problem: an occasional "chirp" (for lack of a better description) coming through primarily the right channel. I then tested several MP3 CD's with the same material in the SP-50 and other CD players. The SP-50 was the only one that displayed that defect. ... The Rio, save the audio glitch, was a little louder and less noisy. ...
I rated this item with one star due to my liking of a well balanced speakers. This speaker is all boomy, and it muddled my jazz music. I can't hear the shaker, the sizzling cymbals as clear as before. The wireless also is iffy because it sometimes works and sometimes not. I have to move away my wireless landline to get a clearer sound. I tested this with Jazz, pop, rock, acoustics, classical (London Philharmonic) and some movies. This only sounds good on movies because of the boomy sounds but sometimes it drowns the voice of the actors. I thought of burning this in for straight 2 days and nahh I don't have time.There is almost zero soundstage. My Creative 2.1 speakers 30 dollar speaker that I bought 5 years ago produces soundstage better than this.This would have gotten 2 stars if the speakers didn't produce a hissing and crackling sound whenever I try to plug it in. I guess I got a bad product.Again, it is up to you. What I recommend is get 2-3 speakers that you think you will like and return those that doesn't meet your liking. What I did after a thorough research of under 200 dollar 2.1 is I bought Antec Soundscience Rockus and this Klipsc.Antec Soundscience blows me away. This needs to be burned-in for 40 hours but when it opens up it will bring tears to your eyes. :DIf you like a boomy speakers then get the Klipsch..
Not sure what unit the other reviewers recieved but mine is a 2 star at best item. Made in China and looks it, very thin metal would guess 18g maybe even 20g will be taking steel gauge home tonight to check for sure. Now for the good it is fairly priced at $100 - $125 just wasn't the great deal I thought I was getting but just like the cheap fire pits you will see at the big box stores. Bought it to have roast marshmellow with 4 yr. old son and will get the job done just not sure if it will be around when he is 6!
I was unable to use this DVD drive and had to return it because the tray is too wide. Most DVD drives give you about a 1/2" clearence on the sides, but this tray gos compeletely to the edge. Once I put the case back on the computer, the tray could not eject. If they would redesign the tray to be more compatible with Dell PC's and others, then this would be a good drive.
not good quality. break easily. noisy. does help a little bit to cool down the laptop.
I have a nearly three year old Compaq which does not have any AGP ports, so I needed a PCI card to play the new Warcraft &amp; Age of Mythology games I purchased in the fall. I wasn't looking for the greatest card, just one that would allow me to play the new games until the day (if there ever is one) that I can afford to get a new PC with better everything.Well, the card seemed to work fine.... for just over three months until it blipped out on me and started showing a multicolored screen. I took it into work and tried it on some other PC's... it was gone.I won't buy it again, but thank goodness I purchased it at Wal-Mart.
The camera feels solid and it is, quite easy to use. The fixed focus and no choice of compression mode make it impossible to get a sharp picture, espacially with nature shots. It always comes out fuzzy. I regret my purchase.
This LifeBook P2120 doesn't even look anything like the product I own. There is no information about the HD, how big it is, or if it even works. There is not any information about the speed or the RAM. This guy only has a 76% rating, meaning he's made 1 out of 4 people very mad at him. I wouldn't buy from this guy.....
This battery (EN-EL5) is a fake one. It came without the tridimensional signal and works for 10 clicks or 20 minutes in standby (the original works for almost 300 clicks).FAKE, FAKE, FAKE!!! IT'S A SHAME!!
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.
This thing is marketed as Mac-compatible. The product description, the labeling on the install CD and the product manual all refer to an "EZ Audio Converter" software for the Mac version. Too bad nothing with that name is actually contained on the software CD! The only thing that installed for me was the advanced "Audacity" software (a fitting name), which has left supporting files spread all over my Applications folder, but which includes nothing that actually launches the program when clicked. Is it possible that the CD is faulty, or that if I called the company looking for tech support they'd help me get it up and running? Doubt it, as there doesn't appear to be a 1-800 number included on any of the documentation. If fast, easy set-up is a factor in your decision to purchase this item, DON'T!
I use the desktop software and have been content with it. I find STreet Atlas easier to use but INACCURATE and MS Streets and Trips to be MORE accurate but less intuitive.Street Atlas for Handheld is a complete, unfinished, unpolished, inaccurate and VERY unintuitive waste of money!Basically, the reviews previous to mine have said it all. I would recommend Tom Tom Navigator for Handhelds or Microsoft's Streets and Trips for PocketPC.
First of all, I expected a leather-covered earphone cup. In reality these are a thin, plushy microfiber. I can't see this covering lasting for very long under constant office use and abuse. Secondly, I work in an IT "cube-farm" environment. When I listened to my music at a level that blocked out surrounding conversation, the whole office could hear exactly what I was listening to as if I had no headphones on at all. The reason I was ordering headphones and not earbuds was the specific reason of privacy and ambient noise blockage. With these, I got neither.Already requested an RMA and will probably end up going with the lower-priced Sennheiser HD202 model which is what another coworker already owns and is very happy with.
These headphones work great - for about 15 minutes only! They sound fades and keeps getting lower and lower no matter how high the volume is and how much I try to re-tune the frequency. Eventually I have to take them off because I can't hear the TV at all. A giant waste of money!
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.
This item was dead on arrive. After calling 2 "techs" that didn't solve the problem, I gave up. Don't buy it!
OK, I am not a professional photographer or anything, but this camera is driving me nuts!!! I bought this camera from Amazon about a year ago and I mainly use it to take photos of my 1 yr old daughter. After taking about 20 shots while using the internal flash, the camera starts giving me "busy" errors and I would have to wait about 15 seconds before I can take another shot! I literally have to wait for 15 seconds on EVERY shot after the error appears! As a result, I would miss a lot of great shots of my daughter, because the flash has to recycle itself! I have read different forums online and many other people are getting the same problem, but Canon refuses to admit that there is anything wrong with the camera. I have had many Canon cameras before this and I never have any problems. Even my Canon SD450 point and shot takes photos using the flash and NEVER gives this error. This camera costs a lot more and performs very poorly.
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.
Looked like a nice gadget for the money.But screen not very bright, even with a new battery charge.Thought that there might be a setting or adjustment possible.Tried writing the mfg. customer service/support (given on their website), and received no reply after two tries.Also found the name of a "higher up," but again not even the courtesy of any reply.Overall, a Medioce product from a mediocre organization.
Had used it for about 16 months and within the last 12 months I was thinking to throw it to the cemend floor from the roof of my house after every time I used it. And today, I did.It was so hard to load the paper correctly, lot of wired parts were blocking the paper, I needed to spend around 1 min to feedone piece of paper to the tray, till this piece of paper looked like a piece of toilet paper, after I tried all my effort to finish the fax, the poeple on the other end might receive couple pieces of blank paper.I'd rather to throw this junk to a garbage can than donate it to anyone who really needs a fax machine because a garbage can is where this machine really belongs to, trust me!!!!!!
Those headphones were great and much more comfortable than most of the full head-size headphones. They cover your ears entirely, and don't become uncomfortable or cause you pain even after hours of use. For the price and the quality, I would recommend it for all of those who need headphones occasionally. For those who usually wear it a lot though, I'd recommend you to buy some more expensive headphones. These will not last long. They were my third pair of headphones in one year, and now I'm done with buying $50-less headphones. I treat them well and do nothing but keep them on my head all day. Still, they all tend to break around the same spot if you wear them too much: the regulator strap just breaks, and you get stuck with a one-sided broken headphone. That's why I'm not getting headphones with plastic straps anymore. If you have the choice, go with rubber, metal, whatever floats your boat and doesn't appear as breakable.
Luckily for me, I have not experienced a complete loss of function like most reviews I have read from people who owned these headphones for longer than 3 months. However, I do have a HUGE problem with the way the earpiece fitting come off so easily. That's annoying, but something I could get over because of the sound quality and assuming it's cheap and easy to get replacements. Unfortunately for me, it is VERY expensive and VERY difficult to get replacements. Even though the company is well aware of this design flaw, they don't sell replacement fitting at any Apple Store. Go online to order them for a bargain $8 and you'll find that they are on back order (because everyone who owns these headphones needs to reorder fittings). When I first ordered them, the site said 7-10 days backorder. 10 days later I check back on the status of my order and it changed to 4-6 weeks. 6 weeks later I send an email to their customer service to check the status of my order and I get a standardized email telling me they are being sent next week. Next week, no fittings, so I send another email (they don't list their # anywhere on the website, for obvious reasons). Same standardized email, same unfulfilled promise. So today, after I surfed the Web for a while, I came across the number. I also found out how many people are dissatisfied with this product. I got these as a gift and I feel sorry for anyone who paid $100 for these, so here's the PHONE NUMBER FOR V-MODA 888.VModaLA (866.3252).
My husband bought a DX6340 and was pleased with it so I bought one, too. Shortly after that the battery door on his camera broke and would not close. A few months later when I took my camera out of the camera bag I discovered my battery door was broken and would not close. I contacted Kodak for repair. They would not sell a battery door. They wanted $105 to fix it or they would sell me a trade in for $199. My camera was only a little over a year old and mechanically fine except for the broken door. I will not buy another Kodak product.
I purchase and paid for NEW not used ink cartrides and when I used them, they soon ran out of ink. I opened the fill holes under the label and saw that they had sold me what is know as SAMPLE cartridges. There was no foam packing from the middle of the cartrige to the back side. These are cartriges that are inserted by manufactures into newly purchsed printers to get you started. But are not intended for long term printing. I wrote to them (Infinite-Surplus)about it and they told me I would have to take it up with HP & not them. I wrote them back and said I purchased from you (Infine-Surplus) not HP and they should take care of thier customers. They from that point on ignored all of my e-mails.And now I am put out with having to deal with HP for replacements. I WILL NO LONG PURCHASE INK FROM INFINITE-SURPLUS! THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THIER PRODUCTS! AND THEY PRETTY MUCH TELL YOU THAT IN THIER RETURN POLICY.
This housing has gained some notoriety due to its tendency to have the lower o-ring pop out if not aligned perfectly, which, due to its odd shape, is quite easy to do.Chalk me up as one of the people this has happened to, and it was awful. Fortunately, my camera was insured, but sure enough, one of the overpriced o-rings in this camera came completely out at the corner, flooding the housing COMPLETELY full of water.This was a year ago. I switched to Ikelite's housing for the 5060/7070 and have had NO troubles, and the customer service is far preferable to Olympus'. The Ike housings are more expensive, but not as expensive as having to replace a camera!
they dont work prpoerly in my Kodak camera dx 3600 , the normal battery works better
Battery arrive quickliy and in good condition. However, the battery life is about 60% of Sony brand that came with the camera.
I don't know why, but Sony stuck it to the customer with this one. I received this as a gift for Christmas but I'm taking it back."Why?", you ask.1. Because for eighty bucks it looks cheap. It is not well represented by the picture here on Amazon. The black plastic exterior has a shiny finish, not dull as it appears in the picture. A shiny finish looks terrible with a few scratches in it and thumbprints stick out.2. It includes a line-in jack(which is great) for connecting an Ipod or other MP3 player to it, but it DOESN'T INCLUDE THE CABLE! I had to cannibalize the cable from my PC. What do these things cost? A quarter?3. It doesn't include batteries for the remote. For you young'uns(and I'm not that old), it used to be that including batteries for such a thing were standard, especially from a good company like Sony.To sum it up: If they had spent a few more pennies on things that should have come with this player, I would have been happy.
I never did get to hear any sound from these speakers so I can't rate that. That's because two plastic tabs (holding the larger speaker in place) were broken, so I had to return the speakers. I would have returned them anyway because the tweeters do not swivel like it states in the product description and on the front of the box. The biggest disappointment was when I looked at the back of the speaker and it reminded me of a child's toy. I only saw two speakers, one little capacitor, and two cheap, tiny red wires running from the tweeter to the woofer. No voice coils or any of the other parts you see on better speakers. I returned them without incidence.
I bought this as a gift for my grandmother and planned on setting it up for her before giving it to her. I read some reviews, which were mixed. Seemed like PC users were having the most trouble. Since I use a Mac I thought I would give it a try (only $20, what do I have to lose...). First problem: I couldn't install the software on my macbook because the disk is 8cm vs. the standard 12cm and cannot be installed in a macbook. I moved to our other mac and was able to install the software. I hooked up the keychain and charged it for the recommended four hours. Then I set the time and checked out all the functions -- simple and looked easy enough for my grandmother to figure out. So far so good. I set the device to update and opened the software, after carefully reading all the instructions I picked out the photos and tried to upload them. Each time I pressed the upload button the software quit. I tried a different USB port, same thing. After several tries I packaged it back up and am taking it back tomorrow. What a frustrating waste of time!!
I took quite some fiddling to get the device to install properly on my XP system. Even so it didn't work with my external hard drive, it couldn't complete an I/O operation and the system locked up. I contacted support by e-mail (they don't provide a phone number) more than two weeks ago and I have still not heard from them. My advice is to try some other manufacturer.
When I received my order, it was obvious that it was repackaged (a previous return). That was my first hint. At the very least I was hoping for some marginal improvement on a couple of channels. However, after installing this device, I actually lost a couple of channels.It could be a defective device, I don't know. This definitely isn't worth the money.
The print quality is adequate but canon made the machine ultra sensitive to the ink sensors. It also sucks up the ink even when you don't use it. I avoided printing in color, but within a few months the color ink disappeared anyway, and once ink is empty you can't print anything, even in black. They also don't want anyone using non-canon ink but and in the process of creating this sensitivity a lot of unnecessary errors come that lock up the entire machine. While it works if you keep buying canon ink expect to spend hundreds of dollars on ink every year. Don't buy this machine!
I purchased these earphones on the basis of the many positive reviews. Worst earphones I've ever experienced. I asked two friends to try them just to get their feedback - worst earphones they ever used. After having the Bose headphones I didn't expect that quality but they are awful. I purchased these to have a set of earbud style in addition to the Bose. Returned them two days later and purchased some high-end Sony earbuds that are great. Even the construction of these with the ridiculous wiring looks like someone made them in their garage. Buy Bose or Sony but avoid these and don't buy into the reviews... something is wrong here.
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.
My belkin router often drops connection around 1:30am. Have no idea why it chooses this time. I had thought my ISP was doing daily maintenance at midnight. However, after I reset my belkin router, everythiing works fine.Another weird problem is that when you have multiple computers connected to the routers (wired/wireless), only a pair of them can reach each other. (Yes, I disabled firewall on the router and all the computers.) Therefore I can not share music, files, video and certain server applications among all of my computers. Big pain!!The security log is useless. Also, everytime you reset the router, historical log got lost forever, and the clock reset to Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 again.
I OWN THE NAVIGON FOR 2 WEEKS AND WAS VERY DISEPOINTED.TO START WITH THE MOUNT CAN BE USED ON CAR WINDSHIELD ONLY AND I DRIVE A TRUCK SO THE WINDSHIELD IS FLAT AND I COULDN'T USE IT.AT NIGHT THE SCREEN IN THE LOWEST BRIGHTNESS IS TOO BRIGHT AND ANNOYING.I WANTED TO KNOW SPEED LIMITS NOT JUST ON THE INTERSTATE BUT ON US HWY BUT THE NAVIGON DON'T HAVE THAT INFO.I HAD TO RUN FROM CHICAGO TO DETROIT AND HAD TO USE SOME TOLLS BUT DIDN'T WANT TO GO ON IN TPK AND OH TPK SO I HAVE TRY TO GET THE ROUTH CHANGED AND THE UNIT WAS VERY SLOW TO CALCULATE.ON INTERSTATE THE NAVIGON WILL TALK A LOT MORE THAN REQUIRED AND IT WILL NOT BE JUST " GO 100 MI " , IN INTERSTATE DRIVING EVERY CROSS INTERSTATEWILL TELL YOU TO KEEP GOING STRAIGHT EVEN THAT YOU KNOW THAT.IT WAS ALSO HARD TO GET TO THE POI THAT I WAS LOOKING TO FIND AND WAS HARD TO ONDERSTAND HOW TO PUT A POI IN OR HOW TO USE MANY OPTIONS.IM TIRED OF WRITINGTHERES MORE BUT YOU RTY IT FOR YOURSELF
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
I replaced my Microsoft Optical Mouse with the MX 310 and initially felt very happy with my decision. The Logitech has a much more solid feel with more precise control. After 6 months the right mouse button started to stick and more recently the left button would intermittently require more force to click. It has become extremely annoying having to consciously push the mouse buttons each time, almost like having to push hard on a pen top to get it to unsheath.I wrote to Logitech with my problem and they said to bring it to a service center. I'm going to bring it back to Best Buy and see if they'll fix or replace it.
I am on my 2nd unit and both lockup after a short time. Neither the remote nor the front buttons will work when it locks up. You have to unplug it and leave it unplugged for at least 5 minutes - maybe longer. It works good when it is working!
This adapter reverses the polarity. To be honest, I have not found ANY adapter of this type that does not reverse polarity.You might think polarity, that is which pin is live and which one is current return, is sort of irrelevant. And in most cases you'd be right. However, consider the case of any appliance that has a ground. It is quite possible that they require the correct polarity.I discovered this with a 220v -> 110v transformer: If the polarity feeding it is wrong, you will be getting 110v out but floated at 110v!!! Again, sounds like a triviality but it is not. I resorted to building my own adapters for the transformers I run and using these adapters for things that are polarity insensitive.I am just shocked that any reputable company would not get this right!!! I have yet to find an adapter of this kind that does the right thing.
I bought this unit about 5 years ago and used it quite extensively, but then for 3 years it sat in a drawer unused. Now, planning a trip,I resurrected it, but found that I couldn't see images through the view finder. I took it to Best Buy, and they thought that the shutter was defective. I then went to Circuit City and they recommeded trying a head cleaner. I ran the head cleaner, and it started to work at firstbut then the same thing happened again - no viewer image. I'm not sure what to do, maybe send it to Canon and see what they say.
Do not purchase for sidekick 3, watch out for this product for it is not as it seems. I lost 10 dollers because when I returned it and refund they don't give you a full refund so i'm warning all the fellow customers beware!
I had a poor experience with Sennheiser as a company. I received a pair of HD 265's. These are not inexpensive headphones and wanted closed not open headphones. I unpacked the product and put them to my ears and they broke in half. I had a piece of headphone in each hand. I called the seller and they said send them bak to the manufacturer. Nothing like like making the customer responsible for a problem. I sent them back to Sennheiser and asked if I could upgrade to a better headphone such as the 600's and that I would be happy to pay. I have to give Sennheiser credit. They did call and offer to uprgrade for $250 plus the HD 265. I explained that I could get a pair of 600's on Amazon for less than that and keep the 265's. That did not seem to matter to them. I guess they could not follow the logic of pay more and get less.My suggestion is to stay away from Sennheiser alltogether and take a look at Ultrasone, GRADO, or Pioneer.Unlike the Ultrasone's these headphones the 600's have an in your head sound as opposed to the much more natural sounding and accurate Ultrasone's. These headphones are also very tight and uncomfortable and connot be worn for long.Although I own a pair of Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones which I like, I prefer to give business to a company with more character. I also think there are headphones with a much superior build quality and superior sound such as the Ultrasone and GRADO headphones. When it comes to reviews most people purchase headphones and do not compare and write a review about the only headpohone they have really listened to. The initial impression of most quality headphones is mindblowing. That was my initial mistake. Now I have experiences GRADO's Ultrasone's and STAX's. Save your money and don't buy a name, buy a headphone.
I've had set for approximately 6 months, well not exactly. The local Zenith repair service picked up my set after 5 months of use. The lower screen developed blue, then green horizontal display problem. The local service has requested $2,500 in parts to repair, however the parts required to repair the set are not available, I'm told, until mid-February. No set for Xmas, New Years, despite efforts to press repairs at Zenith and repair service. Upon request, it takes 2 days for a supervisor from Zenith to return a phone call. I purchased an extended warranty but did not expect the problems or service levels I've experienced. Unfortunately, I can not rate any higher than 1 Star.
I am not happy with the Sandisk because I never got it. But I will get refund.Thanks for nothing :(Ragna
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 sound fantastic and they do a good job of isolating outside noise. The metal storage case they come with is convenient to carry, easy to use and protects the headphones nicely. Unfortunately, after about two years of occasional use (I only use them when I fly - about 20 flights per year) the left pod cracked and stopped working. After four calls to Ultimate Ears Customer Service over a six week period, leaving four messages asking for a return call, I've not received a reply and I'm left with a $250 mono phone. Poor customer service is inexcusable, these will be replaced with Shure SE310s.
I purchased one of these and had to return it because the unit would freeze while playing or would refuse to turn on. I found through an internet search that many people have had this problem. I later purchased the RCA RT2390 and it is almost the same unit, with a better subwoofer and no receiver problems.
Item description said this would hold an ipod nano. It falls out!! Both people that I bought this for complained of the same thing. Totally misleading description. A waste of my money.
This headphone is not good for me.It makes me to seek my ear.bad bad bad.I want to refund then to buy bose headphone..
2 star rating... Shipping was literally NEXT day, However Startech is only open 8 - 6 EASTERN time if you have problems like i did... appearently the Card didn't work with my computer due to there not being ANY DRIVERS for windows to locate.. and the install on the cd did not help
This product came in a timely fashion, in perfect packaging and looked brand new. However, it simply does not work. The POWER light is on, the Ground light is On and the Protection Enabled light is on, however only half of the surge protector has power (the half with only 2 outlets!). No matter what I do, where I plug it in, or how many times I reset it, the second half of the surge protector does not power anything.I'm sure this product has potential, but mine did not function as expected.I'm in the process of returning it for a refund.-Ryan
For someone who has been running for a better part of my life, this device presented an indulgence that in hindsight, I do not require! First the advantages: It calculates distance, it calculates velocity, and it has an appealing voice that nerds like myself get excited to.The drawbacks: several. I have a running regime that does not involve a steady stride. Usually I start with a slow jog, i.e. short strides, then build it into a faster, longer stride run and finally a gallop (where as expected my stride would be the longest) to end the workout. The problem is that my stride increases and at times I slow down to catch my breath if I feel overwhelmed. This imbecile of a device calculates each stride as the same. When I purchased it, I thought it somehow calculated distance traveled by measuring the stride length (somehow using the distance transpired between impact with the surface using an inertial gyroscope like they do in airplanes)... guess again! For 40 bucks I was expecting Stephen Hawking in my bloody shoe... I do set my hopes a bit to high don't I?This is also a significant cash cow for Nike. While you do not need to purchase a pair of overpriced, third world children exploitative Nikes, you do need the bloody arm band to hold the iPod and the attached wireless sensor. Moreover, you need an iPod. Now don't get me wrong but if you have an iPod, this is probably a decent investment. Maybe along the lines of the "jewel incrust your iPod, jay-z style" accessory, but I won't judge you. However, for someone who prefers the quite, almost eerie sounds of the late night or early morning during a workout to Cold Play blasting through his ears, it's a step in the wrong direction. This accessory is not worth an iPod purchase, as I foolishly did, but certainly something worth looking into if you do already possess one.In summary, as another reviewer mentioned earlier, there is no measurement of heart rate; a better monitor of calories burnt; the distance and velocity evaluators are not as accurate as some of the GPS models. And finally, not an accessory worth purchasing an iPod for. If you do not possess an iPod, and are looking for some means to measure your progress as a runner, then look into the GPS heart rate monitors offered on this site.
It didn't meet my expectations...There is no metal reinforcement on the padlock holes.one two three four five six words required ....
I loved these headphones, but the plastic headband kept cracking. I went through three pair within a 3 month period and they all kept cracking. I finally exchanged the 3rd damaged pair for a new pair and sold them. The sound quality and noise blocking ability are outstanding. I really do like the product but the quality SUCKS. I don't like spending my money on something that isn't going to last.
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.
Well, after having the Olympus D-460 for about 3 months,I saw the Kodak camera on the... web site and noticed that it was 2.2 megapixels. I had sort of been looking for a 2+ megapixel camera so I ordered it. When it arrived, I was disapointed as quick as I took it out of the box. From the plastic casing to the super light weight of the camera was the first thing. Just the controls and the feel of the camera make you think of a toy! Not having an optical zoom is another setback. When you use the digital zoom through the LCD the image gets almost unrecognizable. It pales in comparison to the Olympus D-460 as far as features, construction (the 460 is rock solid!) and LCD quality. The only thing it has better is the megapixels and that is why I gave it a 2 instead of a 1. You really get what you pay for here. If all you care about is getting the megapixels then this may be for you. If not, look elsewhere.
I've been a Macally fan for years. I won't touch an Apple keyboard, if I can help it, and their mice have always been poorly designed rubbish (anyone remember the iMac puck mouse?), whereas their Macally counterparts were top notch. Well, my Macally iSweetNet mouse started acting up, so naturally I turned to Macally for a replacement. I got this particular model because I figured with the solid white body, the red glare from the optical sensor would be minimized. My mistake. There is a ridiculous amount of extraneous light set off from this mouse, making it no better than a clear body version in that respect. While that was surprising, it wasn't a deal breaker. What got to me was that it just simply stopped working properly after only four months. All of the sudden, it just started to lose its connection to my computer intermittently. I got so upset with it, I just ripped it from my machine and threw it against the wall. This all happened, of course, after half my applications wouldn't perform using the Macally mouse drivers--anything related to Java for some reason slowed the mouse down to a 1 to 1 mapping, making it barely functional in those programs. I finally chucked the drivers and went with Alessandro Levi Montalcini's excellent USB Overdrive shareware driver, which made the mouse work properly. At least, until it decided that communication with my machine was optional. I can't say how disappointed I am with this product. Macally never let me down before, but I won't be buying another mouse from them any time soon. I just picked up a Logitech optical, and with any luck, it will last longer than this Macally piece of junk. I don't like the form factor as much, but if it performs, I'll learn to love it. Anyone thinking about this Macally mouse, I'd advise you to move on. They've lost a step, somewhere along the line.
Bought this one instead of the off brand alternatives, and it was really no better. Hard plastic, doesn't fold back. Works fine but not worth the cost.
I purchased the HD-280 Sennheiser headphones about a year ago for $80 from Amazon via J&R. The headphones sound nice, but after 5 minutes of wear, I was getting headaches from the pressure. The headphones clamp on your head too much. I've tried to adjust them, but no luck, there's always excessive pressure. I ended up buying cheaper Sony headphones that don't sound as nice, but are extremely comfortable on my ears/head. I do not recommend these headphones. It doesn't matter how great they sound if you're getting headaches.
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 bought four of these units and each one had the LCD display fail which made the units inoperable in a practical sense. The sound quality was fine, but once the LCD display goes, it is impossible to have the unit function as an alarm clock, sleep clock, change the stations, etc. A very disappointing experience and a total waste of money times 4!
Just like some of the other reviewers have noted, I, too, have noticed drastic print quality changes after owning this printer for 6 months. It says it handles cardstock well, but the first time I put a thick piece in there, it scratched the drum and luckily I was able to get a new one from Brother.I hand-make stationery and invitations and initially this printer did great on vellum (which I use a lot). Now, the text smudges when you run your finger across lightly, causing a big mess. It's even smudging this week on plain paper!! I thought a laser printer shouldn't do that- it's precisely why I bought one in the first place.I changed the toner after 3 months (not nearly as long as I had hoped it would last) because I got that grey streaking/background. And no matter how careful I am in opening and closing the doors, still, the toner leaks everywhere (even if just a little bit- still a mess).Now I see how cheap it's gotten in price-- down to $160 in some places, so that must say something. You get what you pay for!! Now I'm going out to find something new.
I got this notebook almost a year ago. Although it worked for me but its not that great and perheps the worst model made by Sony. At that time it was very much over priced with respect to its features and still its price is relatively high as compared to similar products from other companies. Performance is good with respect to its specs i.e. Core duo, 1GB RAM etc. Keyboard is not too good, it is just OK. Speakers are worst I have seen in any laptop however if you mostly use headphones then sound card is reasonably good and it should not be a problem. Microphone is absent, which irritated me most becuase always i needed to use external mic for chating.Handling is also not too good, like a sony product should be. Means overall it was not as per my expectations however it worked for me.
This was my wireless router for years, and it really stunk. My work computers, which run XP, actually worked fairly well if a bit slowly with this router. Trying to use our home computers, though, one with Vista and the other with Win 7, was a disaster. The router constantly dropped the signal. You'd be on the internet for about five minutes, and then it would drop. You'd wait a minute, it would pick back up, then after a minute it would drop again. I could sort of fix things by rebooting the router, which took about 3 or 4 minutes. Things would sort of be OK for about 5 or 10 minutes, and then it would be back to signal dropping.And this was with only one computer in the house. If there were two on, good night. It was a disaster.I finally bought a $72 D-link and low and behold, the computer works. The signal is not dropped. In fact, I've been using the D-link for 20 days now and I can't remember the last time the computer didn't work.If you're going to get a router, do not get this one!
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.
I was very, very disappointed by these headphones. Their design is AWESOME.I've never seen any headphones that I liked better in terms of their look. Sound is really good. And when I purchased them I thought that it's my ideal headphones. However they have one stupid design flaw. Their input jack is made of metal and therefore its edges are pretty sharp and it doesn't have a standard soft plastic or rubber sleeve that goes from input jack and don't let cable to rub against input jack edges. So, when you wear your iPod on your belt - cable twists and rubs against a metal edge of an input jack. In 8 weeks cable was basically cut and I wasn't able to repair it. I had different kind of earplugs - iPod stock ones, iPod in-ear plugs, Koss The Plug Ultra etc. and they all lasted for 1-2 years at least. So, I was very very disappointed. If only they will fix this one little issue - I would give them 5 stars. But for now - don't buy them.
I bought this item to charge the battery for my Nikon camera and Casio camcorderIt didn't work for either so I called the company to retune it and they told me thatIf I opened the package I can't returned it.But if I don't open it how do I know if it works for my camera they don't tell you what modelCamera it supports it just said it works for Nikon anyway! don't buy it.
Used this pressure cooker and thought it was what I expected. On the third use I noticed a hole in the top were the over pressure plug should be , it fell out . Unable to find, so it's useless untill I order a new part. Yes it was hand washed . Checked bottom of unit and guess what.? Another product made in China! Thanks Presto.
I have been struggling to find a good camera recently. I have been unsuccessful finding one that works used (I tried ordering two, and both arrived broken), so I next tried a new camera. I thought that the Canon name would mean quality, so I tried the SD1000. The quality of the pictures, however, is unacceptable. Zoom in far on a picture you've taken an tell me what you see. I see pixelation (even before hitting the 100% zoom) and terrible noise problems. Yes, I'm very particular when it comes to my pictures, and yes, the typical user might not notice this. However, if you're a stickler for quality, then don't choose this camera. I'm not sure what the deal is but it seems to be a common problem with many of the new Canon cameras. You're probably thinking that I need to spend more money for a better camera if I want quality. All I can say is that I miss my Canon S400 and A530. Both had their issues (red eye in the S400, and battery issues in the A530) but the quality of these older cameras' pictures was far superior compared to the new SD1000. I guess I'll try a digital SLR next.
This item was purchased to prevent fogging of the Oakley prescription sports glasses I wear to play tennis during cold evenings (i.e., cold by West Coast standards). After thoroughly cleaning the lenses, I used one of the wipes (a paper product, not cloth) on each of the lenses. The result was a white film left on the lenses that obscured visibility nearly as bad as the fogging problem. I cleaned the lenses with a microfiber cloth so that I could see reasonably well, but still had some visible streaks from the anti-fog application. When I went out and played tennis, the glasses fogged up just as bad as they ever had - so apparently removing the material so as to see clearly negated the fog prevention. I would rate this product as completely useless. Having used Nikon camera equipment for decades, I find it to be disappointing that they would put their name on something so poorly formulated.
... my customer service rep. at Dell had me send the first printer cartridge in to replace it as defective before telling me, after the second one also did not print black, that the printer would not be able to do so anyway.
BROKEN ARM WHICH IS UNACCEPTABLE. BROKEN ARM WHICH IS UNACCEPTABLE! BROKEN ARM. UNACCEPTABLE. BROKEN ARM. UNACCEPTABLE. BROKEN ARM. UNACCEPTABLE. BROKEN ARM. UNACCEPTABLE. BROKEN ARM. UNACCEPTABLE. BROKEN ARM. UNACCEPTABLE.
I ordered these speakers to use as rears in my 7.1 setup, they sound good....nice and clear with good bass, even too much for rear surrounds.I took off two stars simply because it's stated here on Amazon, on the box AND on the PYLE website that the tweeters are directable and they are definitely not. I know it's harsh to take two stars for that but I don't like blatant misrepresentation. I've emailed PYLE and I want to see what they will say/do before I decide to replace them.****EDIT****Careful when ordering! Make sure you want them because apparently you can't return speakers!This is what I was presented with when I tried to return my order:For safety reasons, items that are classified as hazardous materials or use flammable liquids or gases cannot be returned to Amazon.com. Customers should dispose of hazardous materials according to Local, State and Federal regulations. Customers should contact their local government or local waste company for directions on how to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste.Nice one! Tks Amazon!
I bought the second one after the first one died on me because it is very easy to set up (plug it in and it starts to work) and cheap.However, router has some serious heating problem (really, it's burning hot!)...And my second router is starting to failing again after a couple of month of use (random disconnection).If you reset by turning off for a while and restart it, it becomes ok.But after a day or two starts to fail again.In addition, can't even go to the router setup page for securing the router. Most of the time, it just redirects you to netgear's home page...Now, let's see if I get that random disconnection on submitting this review...Yup...
Even though it worked well with Napster, everything else about this product was bad. Go to their own support page and you can see why.I gave up on the Sansa and bought a competing product for less money which works great.
I should have heeded the 1-star reviews.The screen itself sits poorly against the monitor screen of my laptop, as the provided holding tabs only confine the screen to the chassis and in no way press it flush with the actual plane of the LCD. The tabs themselves are intrusive and garish at the edges of the screen. Something about the screen (I presume the filtering technology) makes an eye-straining Moir&eacute; pattern even when directly facing the screen, and when facing the screen the edges are slightly dim. The cutout tab at the top is also visually distracting.I should have heeded the other customer reviews and customer-supplied imagery - the official product information does not reflect the screen's form or mounting system properly at all.
Took me 8 hrs to install. Absolutely no instructions whatsoever. I understand that instructions can vary by car - but this is plain simple ridiculous. Had to do a lot of searching online to get the job done.. After installation - seems to work good so far. Full radio volume is not muted on call arrival. Rear sub-woofer still plays the song - but is low enough not to interrupt conversation.....
This ink is way too expensive (although it's cheaper here than some brick & mortar stores near me). My Canon MP470 blows through this stuff, and I hate that it somehow needs a color cartridge when printing in black and white, so just this isn't good enough. That's more of a ding against Canon overall than this ink in particular, but the prices are ridiculous for what you get.
i was very excited to receive this in the mail. but right when i opened the box BAM this thing is HUGE!i have a 7 1/8 hat size and a shaved head. this is too ridiculously big its embarrassing to wear out.theres better smaller over the ears here on amazon. wouldnt recommend this one
I had Vonage since April, 2006. I finally switched back to Qwest after unending problems and hours and hours on the phone (my cell phone, as my Vonage line didn't work) with tech support. Here is my experience:1) It took about 2 months and about 2 hours on the phone for them to switch my existing phone # over to Vonage. Don't be too excited about getting the first month free- if your moving an existing number it will take about that long to get it switched over.2) After my number was finally switched over, outgoing calls were constantly being dropped after about 20-30 seconds. Incoming calls would also be dropped occasionally after about a minute. This resulted in having to call the person back, saying "sorry the call was dropped- we switched to this cheaper phone service and have been having problems...."This is with the highest speed cable internet service available (8mbps download, 600kbps upload) and a wireless 'g' system which has provided top notch internet service consistently while I had Vonage problems. I spent no less than 4 - 5 calls and over 5 hours on the phone with tech support trying to fix the problem. After talking with tech support, sometimes the problem would be fixed temporarily- while I was on the phone with them- but return shortly thereafter.3) As a result of the problems I had, I asked to be credited for the months in which my phone service was not working. Be warned, they are very hard-nosed about providing any credits for poor or no service. I spoke to a tech support person about getting a credit for a month of no service, and he told me to wait until the problem had been fixed so they could determine how much credit should be given. After the problem had been fixed (temporarily), I called back and they told me they could only provide credit for the current month, not previous months of no or poor service. THEY ARE NOT CUSTOMER FRIENDLY ABOUT PROVIDING REFUNDS FOR POOR OR NO SERVICE.4) Finally, in September, still with dropped calls from Vonage, I switched back to Qwest to get reliable phone service. I found customer service there has improved and is much better than Vonage. And they gave me 3 months free promotion for coming back.In the end, I am happy to pay the extra $10/month (after the first 3 months free) to get phone service that works. I notice that $5 of the extra cost is for fees, etc. that the phone company has to charge but Vonage does not, which is unfortunate. In any case, I guess you get what you pay for.One last thing: Vonage has never made a profit and many business analysts say with their current business plan, they never will. This means eventually they will either go out of business, or have to raise rates.Save yourself the problems I had- pay the extra $ to get phone service that works.
This radio looks nice, and sounds good inside the shower, but it's kind of tinny-sounding for use as a whole-room radio. It seems much more complicated to use than necessary. To turn up the volume you have to press the volume button first then press the up or down button. To change bands from AM to FM while you are listening, you have to press the on/off button again then the band button. To change to another preset station, you press the memory button first then the up or down button. If you press up or down without pressing anything else it just goes to the next station number (not a signal scan). To turn it off you press the on/off button twice. All this is to say, they've made something that should be fairly simple into something you might want to keep your instructions handy for, unless you keep your radio at one setting all the time. I guess you get what you pay for, as we also have a Sony bathroom radio that was about $70 and is well worth the cost difference.
They mention they send me new products but its refurbish and i dont like this. Si i dont think so i will take risk to buy from amazon nect time.
I purchased the "Skip DR" in hopes of repairing my daughter's scratched DVD's. Too bad I'll never know if this product works. The first one I bought, malfunctioned. Somehow, after putting in 6 NEW batteries, the wheel was turning rather slow. Little did I realize my batteries exploded. I returned the product and exchanged it (Giving it the benefit of the doubt). The second one was no better. Another 6 new batteries and the wheel barely turned halfway before ejecting my disc and turning off. Boy do I wish I read the previous review before buying this. I will be returning this yet again, and I think I'll stick to manual.
Not even three months later, and it is not working now. This thing was annoying from day one. Mixing up tracks on albums, hiding others, it was never very coherent when it came to hearing what I wanted to hear. Quite frustrating, and thirty dollars gone. Thank you Sansa!!!Save your money, this thing is cheap for a reason. The only reason why people are saying they like it is because they just got it.
the recently purchased radio will shut itself off spontaneously without any movement of the instrument. Noticed others with the same problem. What a nuisance!!!!
Just received item and have not yet had an opportunity to use it. However, label on back states "It's not for use with high-watt devices such as hairdryers and irons". So be aware this will only work lower watt usage devices like consumer electronics. Wish the Amazon website had specified this information.
I suppose in some literal sense this thing does its job: it keeps your ipod attached to your arm. But once it's there your ipod just flops all over the place. Don't try moving too much--in other words, don't try too much "sport" with this thing on. The product would be effective for things like sitting around, maybe going for nice easy strolls. But then I would think just sticking the ipod in a pocket might work out just fine. Maybe there are better 30GB ipod sleeves out there if you want to run around, or maybe you need a nano or a shuffle. You certainly don't need this.
This product is at the bleeding edge. I have spent HOURS on hold trying to reach Linksys tech support, spent more time talking to their first level support then gotcut off after reaching second level support. They were never able to help me get it working.
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!!
Held on to this for six months before I opened the package and installed it. Had a heck of a time getting this thing hooked up.1) The software (CD) didn't work, and the software on line was a serious pain to a) obtain and b) install2) Customer service wouldn't help me because their policy is to deny service 30 days after purchase of the product!3) After doing some serious digging (internet searches, refreshing their webpage) I finally got this thing in order.Netgear lost my business permanently.
I have a Blue Yeti microphone and decided to get a pop filter for it. Selecting this one seemed to be a natural choice as it was also from Blue, so it was sure to be a good match. I shocked (shocked I say) to find that the mounting bracket that came with the filter was totally unsuited for the Yeti. After quite a bit of fiddling, I managed to somewhat attach it, although any bump would send it flying. After going back to the Amazon page, I realized that a number of good people had posted pictures of how they had solved this issue. I then ordered a Atlas Sound AD-7B Long Microphone Tube, which seems to have mostly solved the issue. There should somewhere, somehow be better warnings about this, and Blue should really just include a better bracket.
My Zalman ZM600HP is now in the Recycle Center! a year and a half old and a cap failed causing a diode and resister to catch fire and smoke up the room.Worst Customer Service I have ever experienced, it took 2 weeks for them to give me a RMA after many hours spent calling and emailing both numerous times.I have Zalman coolers on both my Desktops but will never buy another Zalman product thanks to their Very Poor Customer Service.I am pretty mad right now but be warned they are no good if you need Warranty Service, your throwing Money away if you need to return something to them .
I purchased the pigment ink since it is supposedly more waterproof than the regular black ink. I tried it on three different types of Primera labels and it completely ran off of all three substrates. Now I've been forced to purchase another of these rather expensive cartridges. Total waste of money!
Bad product. Brought it for my month old Macbook pro 13.3". Initially everything was fine but next day when I opened my laptop it was lying flat on my keyboard. I used another set of tabs to attach it but again the same thing. In three tries it left many bad glue marks on my screen. That was not the worst though. A couple of days down the line I notice a weird white patch on the corner of screen. I tried to rub over it but it would not go. Then I realized it was the orange and black screens coming apart. They ultimately came completely apart because I was very "happy".In three days flat I had spoilt the screen of my shiny new mac, blown $60. Buy it only if you want same great experience.
I was a bit disappointed with this case. The case I have that came free with another portable DVD player we purchased several years ago has much more padding. I feel like if my player were dropped while in this case, there wouldn't be much protection for it. Also, there is no pocket that works for the cables. We just have to cram them in with the DVD player, which makes it oddly misshapen and hard to zip closed. I would not purchase this case again.
In this day of native DVI on most computers, it would make sense to disclaim that this device does not work with DVI-RGB adapters. I have one computer with RGB, and one with DVI only. The second computer is older than the first. Also, if you don't have a Scroll Lock button on your keyboard, forget this device.I got it to work, but the monitor on the DVI only computer blinked on and off periodically. I changed the monitor cable, and it does not blink anymore. However the video fan cycles on and off every few seconds, which is annoying. I think I will just have to throw this away, get a monitor for the other computer, and cut my losses.I was also using a modern backlit keyboard that does not have a scroll lock button, but the hot key switching did not work to change to a ctrl ctrl sequence to cycle the monitors. So I am using the cheap keyboard that came with the oldest computer now in order to cycle between computers.
I bought this to use it to reduce light make flowing water like silky smooth. I just used it for the first time yesterday. I was very surprised look at my bright view finder. How come? I did a test of it when I got home. Shooted with my camera mounted on a tripod, the camera spot meter gave me f/4 and 1/60 without this filter. When this filter was added, it gave f/4 at 1/13. That's only 2 1/3 stops, similar to a typical circular filter which I already have. This is far from the effect I bought it for.If you want something to make things really silky smooth, buy a stronger one, or other brand. If you already have a circular polarizer, don't waste your money here.Bottom line, this is advertised as a reduce 3 stops of light and its model number also gives you an illusion of "x8" ( which means 2 to the power of 3, that's 3 stops of light), it is NOT. It only reduce light for 2 and 1/3 stop.
I have the Nintendo DS Lite and this would not charge it. I used 3 different outlets, wiggled the plug, and tried different settings on the DS, and it would not charge. A waste of money, but not worth the return. Upset because now my DS is dead.
This is my third. Customer Service is thorny and not too helpful.Each exchange took several calls, 3 submissions and plenty of time before received.Sandisk is trying to expand their horizon of products to include more than flash memory, but has not incorporated the design team to go along with it. They fired their last CEO, and I think the current new product CEO is going as well.c'est a dire, They haven't come to terms with the consumer.
I just read some articles about the particle emission of the laser printer. This machine is one of the worst kind. You need to make sure that you also buy a laser printer filter if you really like this model!
I bought it for 250 dollars. In 1 month it started freezing. I tried different options, it works for a while,again freezes and go to recovery mode.formatting and clean up never works. Now this product no longer works. Never buy this, a sheer waste of moneyyyy
Has a known "design flaw" according to sonystyle's tech support. The application buttons are raised and easily pressed by the soft cover, turning the unit on. I was constantly hearing it turning on in my pocket, purse, briefcase,--sometimes just picking it up. There is no locking mechanism to keep that from happening. Sony's customer service was the worst I've encountered. 45 minute wait times, only to get the runaround. They were very arrogant. Told me my choices were to send it back (at my expense) or buy a hardcover (also at my expense--$40). They'll probably charge me a restocking fee, they said. All for a known design flaw...The screen was also hard to read. Needless to say, I was EXTREMELY disappointed.
Crap. Just total crap. Worked on about three occasions, now it won't even turn on. Did I say it was crap? I would have given it zero stars, but that's not an option.
I bought this to replace my bulbs that came with my light set up: Smith Victor - KT900.I put them in and turned them on, they blew in less then a minute. Piece of junk and these are "NOT" the exact bulbs that come with the light setup that I have, they are a little different.Waste of time and money!Beware!
Poor design; overall bad product - looks and feels cheap like any other Dell product - returned after 2 days.
I am writing to discuss my iMac Core Duo purchase experience which has caused a very high level of dissatisfaction with the product as well as the company and its employees.On January 31, 2006, I purchased a 17-inch iMac Core Duo from the Tysons Corner, VA Apple Store.I spent considerable time setting up the system in the first week of purchase. During this week, in the midst of using the Front Row software, the computer froze. I contacted Apple Care for assistance. After over about an hour spent on the phone, the computer was back online using the Apple startup disk.The following week, the additional memory I purchased arrived. When I removed the cover of the memory slot in order to install the addition memory, to my amazement, I discovered a magnetic rusty screw bit magnetically attached to the metallic cover. This screw bit is an interchangeable screw bit with a star shaped head for removing star- headed screws. Aside from the knowledge that a tool was left inside this iMac, the warning insert on the memory I purchased specifically stated that the memory should not be placed near magnetic fields and magnets. And all this time, a magnetic tool piece was residing in the memory slot. I still possess this screw bit as evidence.I called Apple Care once again to describe this incredible situation. I spoke with someone who sounded like he was located in India and he stated that there is nothing he can do. He suggested that I contact the Apple Store where I purchased the computer.I contacted the Tysons Corner store and spoke with their assistant manager. He stated that I must bring in the computer in order to document the problem.Being very busy and short of time, I decided to continue to use the computer in the hopes that no more problems arise.On February 26, 2006, I was in the process of adjusting the computer display resolution when once again, the computer froze. Once again, the only way to recover from the freeze was to use the Apple startup disk 1.Frustrated, I took the computer to the Tysons Corner store on February 27, 2006. After a checkup by one of the technicians, he decided to provide a replacement iMac.I took the new iMac home and started it up. Immediately I heard a sandy gritty sound from the lower left corner of the computer as it began operation. This sound was distinctly noticeable as the previously returned iMac was whisper quiet.Incredibly frustrated that a second computer was also defective, I immediately rushed back to the store.From here on, my interaction was primarily with the assistant manager of the Tysons Corner store.The manager took the iMac to the back of the store, after some waiting and more waiting, he returned and told me that he could not hear any noticeable or unusual sound from the computer. He turned on the computer in front of me and I too could not hear the gritty sound I heard before. I asked him to take the computer to a quiet place away from all the sounds of customers and music in the store. He would not allow me to accompany him to the back room of the store stating that it is against company policy. He finally acknowledged that the back room is also full of computers and related noises. He stated that since he nor I could hear the unusual noise from the computer, in spite of the unavailability of a quiet environment to listen, he found no problems with the computer. He stated that I could either keep the computer or return it minus a restocking fee.You can imagine my frustration when an employee is denying the existence of a noise problem that he has failed to properly check in an appropriately quiet environment.I took the computer home and started up again heard the same exact grating, gritty sound as the computer went into operation.I immediately called the manager who stated that I should bring in the computer once again, this time at 9 AM, prior to the start of business when the store is quieter. Once again, he stated that if he cannot hear any noise, I could return the computer minus a restocking fee.On March 1, 2006, I drove through rush hour to meet the manager at the store at 9 AM. The store was noticeably quieter. He listened to my computer and one of the other iMac computers in the store. He finally and reluctantly confirmed that he could hear a distinct sound in my iMac but not in the store's iMac. He finally provided a complete refund as I did not want another potentially defective iMac. But nothing else.Can you imagine my aggravation at this entire experience? My lost time, my lost productivity, my frustration at the horrendous experience with the customer service and the defective products.
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.
Bushnell is normally a very well rated product. I have owned several binoculars over the decades, but this set could not be adjusted. It did not fit right over the eyes (too narrow) could not be widened enough to give clear vision. All I got was double-vision. ALSO, I suspect that this item was returned once before because there was NO paperwork in the box... no warranty, nothing!!!!! I don't know, but this might have been a defective item. Sorry, I returned them.
I would agree with other reviews on this site that the camera takes good outdoor shots. It took some tuning to get indoor flash shots that were in focus but I figured it out - I have used non digital cameras for years. I was pleased with the features, though thought it a bit smaller than I needed. I bought it used from a friend. It did not have a mark on it. I took it on vacation.After using the camera productively for several days, routinely swapping in recharged batteries or fresh memory cards, the following error message appeared on the screen - Card Cover Not Closed. But the card cover door was closed; the memory card and the battery were properly seated - and reseated, replaced, recharged, etc. I didn't solve the problem and could take no more pictures with it.When I returned home, I sent it back to Olympus. It was out of warranty. They asked about $125 to repair it. Since there was no physical damage, the price seemed high - I am walking away from it unconsoled. Perhaps I will inspire one of you to buy something different. I am looking at a midpriced Cannon.
I'm so dissapointed with this piece of junk I don't even know where to begin. It used to print VERY decent pictures (when I bought it) but after a while color was fading. For a while now the color is way off...and finalyyyy 5 min. ago when I tried to turn it on to print something it wouldn't turn on. SO FRUSTRATING!!! P.S. just WASTED over $50 on cartridge too a week ago!!!! now when I have to throw it away
Ordered the Verbatim cartridge advertised and they sent a generic white box unbranded replacement cartridge that I could probably buy elsewhere for $25. Paid a premium for the Verbatim because none has ever failed in my office. I posted a photo above of the item NewGeninc sent. First time I've been "baited and switched" in Amazon.com. Email from Newgeninc essentially said it was a suitable replacement. No deal.
The instructions that came with it were terrible and tech support is in India and they don't really know what they are talking about. Plus, my laptop is UNABLE to enter standby mode with this adapter plugged in. I have to pull it out each time I set my laptop on standby or the laptop will freeze
Tried it with two different disk drives. Doesn't work -- actually, doesn't appear to power on (disk doesn't spin up). I really don't appreciate being used as the manufacturer's quality control department. Avoid this one!
Usually I use headphones for walking around or running and my last pair of headphones lasted me over a year with no problems. This pair failed within 3 months. The left earphone still works fine, but the right earphone has such little sound coming out of it that it is hard to tell it is even playing. This makes the headphones almost useless and really unpleasant to use. I've never had headphones fail so quickly and am really disappointed. My last pair of earphones was made by V-moda, and I loved them, so I bought these with high expectations. Don't buy these headphones if you expect them to last more than 3 months.
HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLEthe worst thing i have ever bought. heavy, huge, terrible sound. better off spending the money on headsets from Target.
charger didn't work, tried on different sony products which use this adapter. didn't work on cameras, minidv player etc. cost more to ship back than product cost
THIS CHAIN SUCKS I CAN NOT LOAD ANY PHOTOS IT WONT LET ME.Coby 1.8-Inch Digital TFT LCD Photo Keychain DP180BLK (Black)
Well it is hitting the 90 day mark of owning this player and I have always loved it. I previously owned the Zen micro and loved it but gave it to my daughter and bought this one. Well it is frozen in recovery mode and won't do anything regardless of how many times I reboot the hard drive has an error. I researched this product a lot except for on the creative message boards, well guess what, on THEIR OWN WEBSITE, they have so many complaints about this happening after 90 days it isn't funny. I was shocked! So don't buy their products because they are very aware of this situation and don't care to recall and fix this problem. Why should you spend that much money only to have to send it away and get something refurbished? Also, I purchased it at Circuit City, don't buy from them either as they could care less that this product is still rather new and since I didn't buy their protection plan they basically said TOO BAD. They don't stand behind the products they sell, could be why they are always losing competition to BEST BUY. I am greatly saddened by this product, their customer service (which is NONEXISTENT!) and by the companies that sell these products knowing there is this many problems. DON'T BUY THE PRODUCTS
First I will explain my system. It's a brand new, custom built Intel 2500K with Windows 7 - 64 Bit and it includes a 6950 graphics card with 3 monitors attached in and Eyefinity set-up. I am not a gamer myself, but I like to demo the system and show others how to build them. Because of this, I have been buying some older, and newer games and attachments to see how well they all play together.The Twin Wheel F1 arrived quickly. I attached it first, then installed the CD as it states to do. It seemed to install fine. There were no errors in Windows System Device Manager. I also now had two icons on my desktop One Called "Play 32Bit Games!" and another called "Play 64Bit Games!". I have no clue what they are for because there was no comment on them in the skimpy instructions. Nor on the website, or explained in any on-line searches.I did NOT see anything "alive" on the Wheel, even though there's an LED, so I just figured I'd try Dirt 3. No signs of life and the wheels buttons controlled nothing. I got all the way to the race, and nothing..... I had to use the Keyboard to get there. I thought maybe it was a controller setting, so I tried to select the wheel. Nothing. I then tried to map the keys to the wheel. Nothing again.I moved the connector to ANOTHER USB port, just for the heck of it. Now I see a RED LED on the front. YAY! I went through it all again to try Dirt 3. I did get somewhere this time, but the only thing I could even map in the controller settings section were the pedals. Steering didn't work at all. I was depressed now. But at least I saw some life.I ended up trying a lot of things but to no avail. Things like;* Download driver from Genius* Removing and re-installing driver in different order* Try Different ports (INCLUDING USB 3.0, front ports)* Pressing ALL the buttons for maybe some MODE change.* Different driving games that may be more compatible.* Holy water sprinkled on top (not really, but just about everything else)After hours of frustration, and trying to find solutions on-line (which I didn't), I decided to try a replacement. After all, others had said it worked for them.Amazon was amazing. Cross-shipped my replacement and made the whole process wicked easy. This was first REAL problem in MANY purchases and they took care of me. Kudo's again to Amazon.The second one arrived faster than the first. I connected it and went into Dirt 3 to try and race again.....One thing I did along the way, but I am not sure if it had an effect, was that I pressed and held the Mode Button. WOW!!! It blinked a number of times... Was it a sign?Darn it. STILL Stuck at the gate. Oh, wait!!! I had to re-map the Controls to the Keyboard again? Yes!!! I was able to Map to the Steering this time, and I was able to actually race. YAY again!!!Now, I'm not so sure the first one I received was defective, although I could never re-map the steering on it.So, this one is working. But, NOT TOTALLY. Not the feedback. I am going to try the different versions (32Bit Vs 64Bit) and see if they affect it. I did try both versions to see if they affected the mapping of the keys to steering, and neither seemed to be a problem. I also think there' a large lag while driving. I think that's just poor software design.Here's some things about the wheel, and a 1 to 10 rating on each. Just My SIMPLE, newbie opinion. All I have to compare against is Microsoft's xBox Wireless Controllers and the xBox Wireless Steering wheel. I didn't feel I could afford the Higher end steering wheels, but after this, it's probably worth it, just to avoid the frustration and disappointment.8 - Feel - I think it's an awesome feeling game wheel. 100x closer to real than Microsoft's "thing" and cheaper too. I didn't find it too small, but I did find it a little too close to the table when I screwed it down.10 - Cables - Length was perfect for me, but I would have liked another foot from pedal to wheel.10 - Hardware design - For this price it has EVERYTHING there control-wise. I think it's well laid out. The pedals are decent, and don't slip on a carpet. The wheel seemed solid while turning. Nice placement on the buttons. To bad the software didn't let you use the buttons....6 - Response - I attribute this to the software. The Hardware relays signals, but how to process them is up to the software. I noticed a lag when using this compared to the Microsoft Controllers, and they are wireless, which to me would add a delay compared to direct wired. So, I think it can only be the way the signals are processed and passed to the game.5 - Installation - It seemed simple, but without a test program to verify it works it really is confusing. A simple test to acknowledge each control should be simple to write for a company that designs a product and expects to sell it. I really think it's in the software that these people fail BIG TIME!2 - USE - It's basically a failure. And I feel it's all software related, which means it SHOULD be fixable, but it hasn't been. USB is a standard. The hardware is there. The signals are there. It all shows signs of life. It's how the software gets that information and processes it, and passes it on that this device fails.0 - Software Driver - This is the stuff running in the background. Hidden, but most important. The Drivers fail to support all functions and it looks like they haven't even attempted to update or fix them in years. The parts that DID work were laggy and you had to go out of your way to use them. This is current, from their site *Driver - updated 2007/02/09*0 - Diagnostics - This device has NO diagnostics that I could see. No way to tell if the device was connected or working. Terrible. So many man-hours wasted that could have been avoided with tool showing a devices basic operation. Unacceptable In My Opinion.Bottom line. If you have a 5 year old, or older system still playing OLD games, This MIGHT work. But for anything relatively new, this will be a frustrating and time-consuming purchase. The Hardware team excelled while the Software team has failed. It's not too late to fix, but will they? The driver on the site is dated 2007/02/09. 5 1/2 years old, and no Update? No Solutions? This device has been around a while, and there's still no simple test to check it? No solution to use it. I'd recommend everyone not buy it. Not until they support what they sell....I think this steering wheel is physically near perfect for even twice the price. But if what you want is a steering wheel that's "Plug n Play" and compatible with today's 32 and 64 bit games? Sorry, This isn't it.I apologize to Amazon for them having to send me two of these. They really should remove it from being for sale here until this company creates a product that does what it's states it can. Otherwise, they are just losing money on returns.Just My Opinion.
there is a black line going through the pictures and it won't go away. i have emailed coby and still have not recieved a responce
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.
This product played only 50% of the DVDs I tried to play - all of the DVDs were brand new, sealed in the box, commercially produced DVDs of recently released movies or tv shows. For those DVDs that it did play, I found it slow to load and the resolution is TERRIBLE.
The sound is great, but the 2 major draw back are that 1 it keeps telling me that my ipod can't charge with the accessory, and 2 the Number screen doesn't even show any numbers. Its just blank. Great sound, but major drawbacks.
Trust me when i say this, do not buy these headphones. They work fantastically until one earbud stops playing music. I dont know if its because i put them in my pocket or not. I know when people read bad reviews of a product they want and just think that it wont happen to you. It has happened to two sets of the same headphones. Do not buy them
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 recently broke down and purchased an iPod shuffle, thinking it was finally time to cave in to the iPod craze. After all, $79 is a reasonable price for such a tiny, exercise-friendly mP3 player. However, I had no idea what a HASSLE IPODS ARE.Cons:1. NO DRAG & DROP- Unlike every other mp3 player on the market, the iPod shuffle does not allow drag & drop through Windows. Instead, you have to open up iTunes to load anything on there.2. AAC FORMAT- If any of your music is in the economically-sized WMA format, iTunes will have to convert ALL of it in a relatively time consuming process. You will spend more time loading the player than you will listening to it.3. NO SCREEN- the two other equally-sized MP3 player (Mobiblu & Samsung) both have screens where you can see what you're listening to, & select either folders or playlists.4. PLAYLISTS- while other equally small MP3 players permit you to load different playlists (or separate your music into folders), the shuffle only allows 1 long playlist. You do get arrange the song order, though!5. INCOMPATIBILITY- The iPod is assigned to one "music library" through itunes. If you try to connect it to another computer & put more music on, you'll have to erase the entire thing. Also, don't try using it with Windows Vista yet-- it may get irreversibly corrupted! [..]6. SLOW- Honestly, the iTunes interface is just slow. It has to resync with the iPod every time you put a song on it. It takes mine up to 20s to sync, which adds up to a lot of a time after 20 songs.Pros:STRONG CLIP- The clip is great for listening to music on the go. I use mine for running & travel. Sadly, this was probably the chief reason why bought this PoS.BIG BUTTONS- It's easy to turn up the volume or change songs without having to search for tiny buttons.SOUND- The sound is excellent, but I've liked the sound on my Mobi-Blu & Samsung mini-MP3 players as well.APPEARANCE- I'll admit, it's a cute-looking little gadget & when people see you wearing one, they'll ask you about it.Bottom Line: I own several MP3 players, and this one has been the most difficult to work with. If you are looking for an MP3 player that's cute & trendy, this might be the MP3 player for you. If you like to think of yourself as a gadget person, I would advise you to shop around for some other MP3 players that are just as small, have more functions, and are easier to load & set up. I know iPods have this reputation as being really user-friendly, but mine seemed more prone to bugs (i.e. "Error, unable to communicate with device"), less intuitive, and functionally limited.
First of all, it would be wise to avoid Optoma products all together. This is the second one I've owned (due to the inexplicably good reviews on Amazon). I've had plenty of problems with them, and Optoma USA is spectacularly unresponsive and unhelpful. I sent this particular projector back to them twice, and they have still failed to fix it.One problem that I've seen in both Optoma projectors I've owned is that despite the bright pictures and purportedly huge contrast ratios, most of the actual effective contrast is skewed towards the bright end of the range. This means that no matter how much calibration, tweaking, and adjustment you do (or how dark your viewing environment) dark scenes tend to range from muddy to unviewable. So these projectors are really not good for viewing movies and some TV shows. They're mostly good for business presentations in brightly lit office environments.The main problem I've had with this particular projector is spontaneous lamp shutoff after about a minute of use. Having to constantly restart the projector is maddening (as is sending it in for repairs only to have it returned with the same problem).Other problems are, of course, minor by comparison. This model vents hot air out the side, as if it was intended for the viewers to be seated behind it. In a home environment, where both the projector and the viewers are likely to be against the wall opposite the screen, this means that viewers to one side of the projector are having hot air blown at them. And despite the side venting design, the form factor seems explicitly designed (with corner feet and sloping top) to *not* stack nicely with other A/V components (specifically any component that is smaller in some dimension than this large projector).The bottom line is this projector is a head-ache from start to finish. Avoid it.
For anyone wondering, this is not made in USA although they are charging a premium price. It is made in China. The country of origin is not marked anywhere on the product. I had to call and wait 10 minutes for an answer to the simple question of country of origin.
I brought this peice two months ago. It never worked. This is a peice of junk to through in garbage. If you want to through your money like that, just donate your money to somebody. May be 1 in 10000 will work properly.Lot better products than this you can buy.
I bought them driven mainly by the name and THX certification. Upon arrival they were upgraded with Monster Cable satellite cables (original cables are garbage) and... pretty good sound for the size. I mean, I heard a lot of them and being rather picky on the sound I have to admit that these soundED impressive...for the PC media speakers. That is where the positive ends, and it happened approx. in 1 year. Right channel died and refused to resurrect after I checked all the connections. That is when I start to google and found out that there might be a club of Sorry-a*se-owners of Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers. To make the long story short I'm not going to repeat all what I fond on the web about this particular model. It made me wonder, how the company with established brand name allowed this disaster? Years of complaints and still the same problem? Unbelievable and totally unexpected.
I bought this router mainly because of a $40 rebate offered through Bestbuy. Since I got such a good deal...I wasn't expecting it to be the best router I could find. I was just looking for something simple to set up a small network in my apartment. It was easy enough to install, but the quality of the connection was terrible. It keep droping from the internet about every five minutes. I downloaded the upgrade from the support site, and still the same problem. This is definately an item that is priced too good to be true.
It took 10 days to get here. And when it did , it's a GAMESTOP branded controller. The same one I foundthey carry at their brick and mortar store. The one's in the store is white, this is black (or indigo, whatever), but look for look andfunction for function it's the same. Submitted the return request as soon as I opened it and saw the product. Doubtful I'll get an approval.I'll just hack together a controller of my preference. This is annoying.
bought this for Skype but couldn't get my computer to even recognize it. Just couldn't figure out how to get it to work. Returned.
I bought this and it was awesome for about a month and then the switch started messing up I had to have the switch turned just right like between monitor selections in order to get the video signal through. I would steer clear of this switch and spend a little more on a better one.
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.
I've been transcribing with an Olympus for six years. I needed another machine, so I bought the Sony M-2000...not a great product for the money. Even if you have the volume turned all the way up to 10 (highest), you can't hear the person very well and there's a muffled quality, even with the tone on high. I can't believe the difference in the quality of sound between the two. I'm disappointed with the Sony, and I actually bought it because I thought Sony would be better! Ha!
I was so excited to find this product. I was looking for a print server that would allow me to connect multiple printers and also serve as an access bridge for a wired computer.Setup was easy, I followed the instructions (not very descriptive) and was able to set it up, but my router or computer would not recognize the print server. And the print server would not recognize any printers connected to it.It was frustrating that this did not work.
I noticed that my photos had common spots on all of my photos in the same areas. I inspected my lens to see if for some reason I had any visible scratches on the exterior lens filter or the lens. It turn out to be that it had some interior scratches or bubbles inside the lens. I would like a exchange or get my money back.
The Koss earbuds I have had in the past were GREAT. They usually are plastic that fits in the ear and have great sound. THESE ARE NOT THAT KIND OF EARBUD!!! They have a foam outter layer that comes off really easily and it is difficult to get it back on if it comes off...also the sound quality was SOOOO horrible that if I was trying to listen to a song and walked by a car that was turned on...I could not hear any music because a car engine (not even reving) was louder than the sound these put out! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THEM!!!
Was shipped cheap generics china made instead real cables to go from AmamaxThis review is for Cables To Go 27153 Cat6 550 Mhz Snagless Patch Cable, Black (10 Feet)Beware buying this product from the vendor "Amamax." They shipped me generic no-name brand cables, instead of the unique Cables-To-Go snagless custom boots. The "generics" are like typical Ethernet cables with the thick molded boot that fully encapsulates the plastic tab used to unlock the cable from a jack. I've found trying to press on this thick "thumb bump" boot to push on the tab difficult to use and sometimes I have to pull the boot back in order to press directly on the tab to properly disengage it. It seems these generic boots are just too large and may actually be pressed up against the jack housing causing tension on the jack and making disengagement harder (hence my need to peel back the boot or forcibly push the cable further into the jack to unload the tension on the tab).Which is why I now use the Cables-To-Go snagless versions as it uses a light and small vinyl flap that rests on the plastic locking tab to aid in disengaging yet allows easy unobstructed view and access to this tab to ensure you are properly disengaging it without adding any stress or tension to the connection.
Even after reading several other people say they had received the 7B after ordering the higher-rated (and more expensive) 7, I decided to give it a shot. Well, I was defrauded by Pavilion Electronics, as well. I paid $146 for the headphones, but I received the $129 pair today.To Amazon, your credibility suffers dramatically when you let partner vendors defraud your valuable customers. Please don't let Pavilion Electronics continue to do this!
I got a dud with this chip. Track 0 error and it won't format. Sending it back.
I bought 2 cans @$40 with shipping. Test print (black and white photo on Epson Exhibition Fiber) was 2 coated using instructions on can. Uneven gloss. 3 coats still uneven. 4th coat evened out the surface but added unwanted gloss. At this rate I might be able to finish 4-19x13 prints per can which would equal $5 per print. The surface of Epson Exhibition Fiber is extremely delicate, scratches while printing. The spray might protect the printed surface but does nothing to hide scratches already on the paper. I am forced to use a resin coated paper. Bottom line: Krylon Crystal Clear spray is cheaper and worked better for me with this paper. Can't recommend Hahnemule Spray for semi-gloss or glossy photo paper.
This is an out dated device. Their web site is gone and you can't even buy the software for it. Shame on Amazon for even offering it!
Poor quality, poor sound, just cheap junk overall.The pictures look good, but it is all just window dressing. I have heard better sound out of 5 dollar radios.No way are these 100 watt speakers, 3 watt maybe.
I bought these earbuds about 6 months ago, and they broke already. Pretty useless for as much as they cost.
Bought with high expectations. Not worth the money to me. $25 postage to return. Thanks for nothing, Klipsch. Buyer be scared!
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.
The most striking thing about this MP3 player is the cheap construction. The top and bottom of the case didn't line up as well as they should have. In the few days I had it I discovered that it wouldn't play all of my normal CD's, or would not be able to find tracks on them. I returned it to the store.....
Was anable to install this by manufacturer's instructions. Instructions are, in places, unclear, ambiguous, misleading, or incomplete.No technical support response from D-Link.
The item I received did not have the features that were advertised on Amazon. Although it looked similiar to the item on-line, it was not the same item as described on-line by Amazon. Therefore, I am using he product as is, because it works. However, I am very unhappy and disappointed; and, do not feel that I received the value for my money. I feel that someone was just trying to empty out their inventory of old items on hand.If I had to do it over, I would probably purchase it elsewhere where I would get what I ordered.
I purchased a Ceiva for my girlfriend, and was horribly disappointed when I used it. The &quot;springloaded&quot; tray creaks like a 50 cent childs toy when it opens and closes. The field of view for the frame is quite minimal. The contrast on the frame itself is poor as well. The constructioin itself is quite &quot;cheap&quot;, and very lightweight. Overall i would give this product a 2 out of 10. Unfortunately I was unable to view the product before I purchased it. (The store said that since it required a subscription it would not open the box). Now I am stuck with a hoorid product that not only did i pay $150 for but now i have to pay a monthly fee to make it even remotely useful. On the good side, the channel feature is nice, but certainly not worth the money.Thanks, well for ripping me off and teaching me a lesson I guess.JasonJongalt2626@comcast.net
I read the other reviews and the words of caution on Delkin's own website. I had no problems. Once I downloaded and installed the drive, I imported photos directly from a flashcard to iphoto. I am operating a MacBook Pro with OS 10.6.2.I've experienced regular problems since writing my original review.The device chokes my computer while transferring even 10 to 20 RAW files. The files will transfer, but once I start opening and working with them, Photoshop Bridge/CS4 will stop responding and a moment later a curtain descends dimming the screen. A popup in six languages appears telling me to shut down the machine.I retuned to Delkin's website and to get and re-install the drives and any updates. The problem was not fixed.I'd hold off buying until the bugs are worked out.
Not sure why but my order was canceled and price was significantly more when I tried to reorder. Not a bad review for the product but for Amazon.
I bought this router after a friend reccomended it to me. I followed the instructions exactly yet the connections kept resetting continously. I contacted the manufacturer three times and they were unable to solve the problem. I also called my Internet Service Provider and they were no help. I replaced the item and the problems continued.Save yourself the trouble and do not buy this router.
THE GOOD: The box had a more quality feel than I'd expected...I was pleasantly surprised. If you only store CDs in sleeves (not jewel cases) and don't use divider tabs to organize/categorize your CDs, then this may work for your needs.THE BAD: I thought I'd try something different from the IKEA CD storage boxes I'd been using, and these looked similar. It's a great idea, but they didn't quite cut it. The box's base is a whole 3/7 inch shorter than the jewel case (if you put the jewel cases in with the end labels up so you could read the labels). So if you are like me with some CDs in jewel cases and others in sleeves, the box lid flops around since it basically rests on top of the jewel cases instead of like most storage boxes where the lid is supposed to sit on top of the box's base, not on top of whatever height CD container you have. For comparison's sake, my IKEA box base is 5.75" high, this Snap-N-Store CD Storage Box's base is 5.125" high, and a typical jewel case is 5.625" high. The IKEA CD/DVD Storage boxes are great, because that little bit of extra height on their box also allows room for me to put dividers with tabs to organize and categorize my CDs...al while still having the lid actually rest on the BOX (like a lid is meant to do)!So unless you only have CDs in sleeves, don't waste your money. I think I'll be returning this for a refund and getting more IKEA CD Storage boxes.
First off, let's be real clear. These headphones have incredible sound. Simply incredible. The full range of lows to highs are perfectly reproduced, and the mids are nicely balanced as well.However, the headphones are fatally flawed in that they suffer from poor design and/or material quality. A breif glance at the other "one-star" reviews quickly will reveal an issue with "shorts" effecting the left ear bud, ultimately causing loss of sound. This is not a "fluke" or statistical anomaly. During my ownership each and everyone of the four (4) pairs of headphones I had (4 accounts for the first pair, and subsequent replacement pairs) suffered from the same problem. Without digressing too much, it appears that even with just normal use, the bending and movement of the headphone cord causes a short (a break in the wire) to the left headphone connection usually located near or at the point where the cord connects to the 3.5mm jack/connector.From what I have read, some peoples headphones shorted out after 1 month, some as long as 14 months. The pair I purchased, and the subsequent replacement pairs usually shorted out after about 2.5 months of use.So, understand that these headphones are, at best, "disposable". And, unless you like dealing with warranty replacement/shipping costs, time and effort, I would strongly advise avoiding these. Admittedly the warranty/customer service worked in a pretty streamlined fashion, however it was mildly time-intensive and you pretty much could expect a 2-week turn around before you received your replacement pair.The "good" reviews are testament to the great sound of these headphones, the problem is, the good reviewers probably haven't owned their Vibes long enough to experience the frustratingly inevitable "short-out".
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.
These discs come wrapped in tape that leaves a residue on the edges of the discs. No center post to keep the discs nicely together or anything - just wrapped in tape. The exact same ones in a cake-box are cheaper. Get the ones in a cake-box. Also, the discs have some sort of flecks around the edges of the writing surface of SOME, but not all discs. To me this says the discs are not manufactured consistently - either that or maybe the tape affected them.
I just recently purchased this photo keychain. When I received it, it was new in the package. It did not have a software installation CD with it. I thought maybe I could just plug it in to my computer and it would load the software or something like that. When I tried it, it didn't work. I went to the Coby website and downloaded the software and tried to run the setup. I keep getting a message that says it is owned by another program and it will exit. I have tried everything that I know to do and nothing works. I absolutely do not recommend this product to anybody. I have never had so much trouble installing anything in all my life. It's a complete waste of money!!
This replacement dock is slightly better and cheaper than the one provided by Apple for the Shuffle. However, it is still overpriced. This product does work, but there are alternatives ranging from 40 cents to $5 that will do the same job.This fills a product need created by Apple. If this was made better the Docks wouldn't break so easily. Normal USB adapters should have been included with the product instead of the mini-doc, or at least backup cables. A standard USB port connection could also have been used.Check out the alternatives which are much more reasonably priced.USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod ShuffleAPPLE Ipod Premium White USB Data / Charging Adapter Adaptor for Apple 2nd Generation ShuffleIncipioBud USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod ShuffleHaving a backup dock or adapter is a must for your iPod shuffle. It just doesn't make sense to buy the expensive replacements.Good luck!
My last TV lasts 12 years and it is still going like new. The 37PF7320A/37 I bought only two years ago just died. Philips customer service wasn't helpful. The repair guy recommended by Philips had no clue and wanted to charge me $85 just to take a look at it. A search with Google shows that I am apparently not the only unfortunate Philips customer who has the one long and four short blinking red light problem.Well, I guess I'll avoid Philips like the plague for the rest of my life, except the screw driver.
As a CD RW, it's fine, probably 4 stars. But like a fool, I read the reviews and two of the highest ratings came from people who that they were replacing DVD drives with this Targus CD-ROM.One implied that he has watched movies while on plane trips. If so, it wasn't a video that he'd bought. I inferred that. Another said that his laptop DVD went out on him, and he replaced it with this. Again, I inferred that he could also use it for watching DVDs.Now I'll return this, and take my lumps because I'm not spending more than $83 to watch a DVD and all my CD drives work just fine.
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?
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.
Purchased two of these. One was DOA right out of the box. The other strung me along and actually let me waste a bunch of time loading music on it and stopped playing after the 3rd song.Waiting on refund from Amazon
It's been a long time since I've had an brand new electronic product that died within the first half hour of use. I've always stayed away from low-end brands like Coby like the plague, but I started noticing nicer-looking products from Coby while cruising through stores like Walgreens and Target, so I decided finally to give Coby a chance when my wife needed a simple MP3 boombox (no CD) that has a flash card slot, to play tunes for our baby. And it just so turns out that Coby is one of very few brands that makes such a device (strange but true, as of Dec 2007). When it arrived, things were looking good. My wife liked its appearance, and it generally felt like a semi-quality piece. So I dropped several dozen songs onto an SD card and slipped it into the Coby's CD slot. I browsed through some of the settings in the menu, which were straightforward and effective, and setup the radio with my preferred presets. All of this took 10 minutes or so. Then...after playing 3 or 4 songs, it froze. None of the buttons worked. I unplugged the device from the power socket, replugged it in, the LCD came back on, but none of the buttons were responsive. I unplugged and replugged it in several more times. No luck. It won't turn on. None of the buttons work. I'm RMA'ing back to Amazon the very same day I got it. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy. And...I will not touch Coby again.
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.
This TRENDnet wireless usb adapter is terrible. I just got a linksys wusb54g today. This 'TRENDnet' is flimsy. You can actually bend the USB plug, and sometimes the plastic case comes loose. It is always dropping the connection, it looks cheesy, and the blinking light is annoying.
I love mini mouses because they don't cause cramps in my hand from extended use; however the kensington is so difficult to open to replace batteries, that it's just not worth it. Hard to turn on and off. Batteries do NOT last three months as suggested. More like three weeks with regular use.
I wish I had gotten 4 months out of this. I got under 2! I am so disapointed that I wasted the money on this and the matching TV. Useally the Disney name means quality, but not with this one. I am sorry I had to even give it one star! What is more disapointing then the money is the sad look in my little girls' eyes that Santa left them this pile of junk last year! Santa will do better this year reading reviews!!!
This is the worst product I have ever bought. The software is the most inefficient software ever. It always freezes my computer and its also very inaccurate. This product itself also happens to freeze, and the response timeing is very slow. Not a very good quality product at all. If u want this product to show off then its fine for you, but otherwise it is the wrong choice because of these problems i have encountered.
I purchased this unit during the '06-'07 Christmas season. I was looking for an inexpensive unit, since I heard (and continue to to this day to) that DVD/VHS combos tend to be very touchy. I had a fair sized VHS collection that I wanted to be able to view, while not owning many DVD's, so for the price I figured I would give it a chance. MISTAKE! The few DVD's did play well, and the functionality was good. But the VHS never worked that well, even tapes that I had with little to no play on them yielded not much more than static. There is no tracking adjust!So I resided myself to having a junky 70$ DVD player. Well, after I moved to a new residence, after plugging in the unit the VHS section began to spit back out any tape that I put in. Then the unit began to make a loud clacking noise and power off. I moved my belonings myself and know for fact that the player never even endured the slightest bump while it was repacked in the factory packaging during the move. Now, I cannot even use the DVD function as well as the pathetic VHS side of this unit!!!Bottom line; I wouldn't own another of these models if I were PAID 70$!!!
My current radar detector has worked for 10 years. It is a Cobra. So I decided to replace it when the voice alert started to sound like the speaker is dieing. This was a mistake. The unit makes a loud sound that sounds like an hour of space invaders sped up to play in 2 seconds when you start the engine. It goes back to city mode when you start up. The volume resets when you start up. In short, this is an ANNOYING radar detector. I also noted that it wasn't picking up police officers when used side by side with my old one, and it got many more false alerts. So I returned it. Do your ears a favor and DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!!
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.
The product is much tinier than pictures of it indicate. Next, the product comes with a small user manual, but the product doesn't work like the user manual says it is supposed to. For example, the user manual/Quick Start Guide tells users to navigate (which doesn't work so well) to "Documentation," but there doesn't seem to be any documentation on the device. I found some documentation on Creative's web site, but the directions on that documentation also can't be done on the Vision M300 device. Also, the what directions I could make work tell users to open and rely upon Windows Media Player to sync and organize their tunes, but the Windows Media Player doesn't work well either. So, I would not buy this product again and will probably hesitate before buying on Amazon or buying from Creative again.
I received this camera as a Christmas gift last December. I thought it was a decent camera - it was compact and had a lot of great features. My only complaint initially was the lag time between shots. Then over the summer, my cradle quit charging the camera for no appearant reason. Since this was a gift, I did not have the receipt so I could not take advantage of the warranty. Casio is charging around $200 to fix the problem. This seems a little on the high side considering the camera isn't even a year old. I won't be buying any more Casio products nor would I recommend them to anyone.
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.
This all in one machine performs all functions well, but the ink usage is unbelievably awful. I get between 50-75 pages of printing before the ink cartridge runs out. I will be upgrading to a laser printer with a toner cartridge to save a bundle of money.
the battery you sent was not the right size, so we limped along staying plugged into a 120vac receptacle. Henceforward I will ignore the advice given me at the Apple Store and wait my turn to have an expert LOOK at the computer and sell me the right battery. I'm not a particularly happy camper.
This item doesn't get just one star because of the product - it gets one star because of their (lack of competent) technical support. I really liked this drive when I got it. It has a sleek design, and it was so simple to install. But, I couldn't burn CD's. So I set off troubleshooting, to no avail. I exchanged literally 20 emails with technical support, all of them telling me to try something different. Finally I called technical support to try to get a live person to walk me through troubleshooting. Well, their best suggestion was to run disk cleanup, then defragment my hard drive, and then it should work. He didn't bother to tell me that defragmenting can take more than 12 hours, and that you can't actually use your computer while you were doing it. Still, I did it. Tried to burn a CD, and nothing happened. Emailed technical support again, and the response was to try to read a regular, commercial CD. Tried. Didn't work. Diagnosis: defective unit. Now, why wouldn't the very first person at technical support tell me to try that? Would have saved much aggravation. Then, to top it all off, they wanted me to either a) pay for my own shipping to send the defective unit back, or b) give them my credit card number to guarantee return of the defective unit. Either option required me the hassle of mailing. So, I wound up just taking the thing back to the store for a refund. And I'll never buy an Iomega product again, purely because of the bumbling technical support.
The headset is probably the most comfortable headset I've ever worn. The detachable mic is a nice feature, although I feel that it doesn't lock into place firmly enough. However, the headset is almost entirely useless to me because it requires special drivers and Turtle Beach isn't currently supporting 64-bit operating systems. This isn't clearly mentioned either in the product listing, and you have to explicitly look it up on the company website to find this out. A quick google reveals that this has been a known issue for several years, and with the proliferation of 64-bit operating systems of late that is a very poor showing. For a $150 headset, I'd expect better support from the company.
I bought 10 cartridges with a supposed "new" condition. Surprise! To me when I got them all the cartridges were expired on 2002, 2003 and 2004.
If you travel the roads across the USA, please do not buy this unit. I am a professional truck driver, and I have had nothing but headache after headache using it. The GPS is too slow, so you are actually past an off ramp or exit when it shows up on the screen. It will take you off a major Interstate, drive through small town streets with stop lights, and then put you back on the exact Interstate it just took you off of. When it recalculates, it will freeze the screen, you cannot turn it off or change the touch screen, your only option is to unplug it. You have to watch the screen carefully, the voice command will tell you "bear right", when actually you go to the left, or it will tell you to turn when you make no turn at all.I could go on and on, I have updated it, returned it for a new unit, still the same problems, I paid way too much for it at a truck stop and they will not refund my money, so please do not buy this junk from Cobra.I only gave it 1 star because the software made me, if I could have I would have given it a -5.
1. i hate the different chord lengths for each ear.2. they would not stay in my ears.3. the sound quality is just o.k.4. my cat got a hold of these and ripped the chord. not that that is the companys fault but my cat plays with my other sennheisers (px100 which i will never stray from again)and has yet to break the chord.to make a long story short, sennheiser is a great headphone manufacturer but these fail to make the cut.
I purchased yellow ink for my Xerox Phaser 8560 MFP printer. A poorly wrapped package arrived in the mail. I opened the package. Inside was what looked like a normal order but it wasn't. It was a Xerox box for ink like past boxes. It looked the same. The ink inside was packaged as in the past. However the product was for another Xerox printer. It would not work in my printer. I looked on my invoice for a phone number. THERE WAS NONE!! I looked for an E-mail address. THERE WAS NONE!! I looked on the outside of the package for an address. The return address was smeared. It was from someone other than who I ordered the product from. I sent an E-mail through Amazon to them. They did NOT REPLY!I WOULD NOT ADVISE ANYONE TO USE THIS PERSON, COMPANY WHOEVER THEY ARE.I attempted to contact Amazon about the problem through their E-mail auto response. It refused to let me respond. I phoned the customer service line and explained my problem to a NON-AMERICAN customer 'lack of service' representative who tried to credit me for other orders. I requested to speak with an AMERICAN SUPERVISOR WHO COULD SPEAK ENGLISH at least 10 times. I was put on hold and held and held... Ann or whatever her name was came back on the line and tried to resume service which began the whole mess again. I requested to again speak with an AMERICAN supervisor who could speak English. I was put on hold again. This went back and forth like this for a while then she hung up on me...I hope some one can do something about the lousy lousy lack of customer service...
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!)
had this thing exactly one year then the battery died. So, now it MUST always be connected by its power cable. it is a royal pain that it must always be plugged into the power outlet. No more Garmins for me . I will try another brand next time. Also, The route they send you is not necessarily the shortest or the fastest. have tried it for trips in my own city and i have to laugh at some of the routes they want to take me.
I purchases what I thought to be a "new" camera body. Upon receipt of the package and opening it, it was NOT new, but recently returned to amazon and still had the receipt from the previous purchaser. I can only hope that it was returned to some reason other than it was defective.
These headphones are uncomfortable to me, they are sprung too tightly, with no adjustment. The noise cancelling does appear to work, but I wanted to use them to attenuate the noise from adjoining cubicle dwellers. It does this effectively if you turn up the volume, but so do regular ear-bud headphones. The hiss with the noise cancelling turned on is not something that you could stand without some high volume music to go along with it. I haven't taken a plane ride with them, so I'm not sure how they would fare in that application. Also, it uses 1 AA battery, not 2 AAA.
After the player arrived, it was set up and ready to run in only a few minutes. Then I put in a dvd. Talk about slow. It seemed to take more time to start the disc than it took to hook up the system. When the movie finally did start, I was delighted. The sound and picture quality were excellent. I found the remote to be very easy to use, and the zoom control was fun to play with. Then I put in a second movie, Disney's "Atlantis", and the player would not read the menu. I've tried three copies of the same movie from Blockbuster, but the player simply can't read this movie. The assistant at Blockbuster even played the movie on the store dvd player for me. It played without a hitch. I don't know if the problem is with my particular player, or with the design of this model. Tried to get in touch with Toshiba product support by email. It's been three days, and nothing. So take care if support after the sale is important to you. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy.
I purchased this item for my husband for Christmas. He already had a palm and is quite computer literate. Neither one of us has been able to figure out how to use the navigation system. I tried to call Garmin for some assistance but gave up after being on hold for 45 min. I'm sure this is a great product once you've mastered it but it has been a very frustrating experience for us.
These speakers are garbage and sound terrible. The highs and mid range sound distorted and something like a badly tuned radio station. The base is non-existent. The wattage rating should be divided by at least 100 to get the true rating. Great price.
I have a masters degree in telecommunications and have worked in networking for over 10 years. I tried this device in two similarly configured DSL networks and had the same problems with both.Not wanting to believe that I completely wasted my money on this POS I have spent many hours trying to get it to work. At first the problems were just intermittent -- the wireless would work for 5 or 10 minutes and then stop forwarding packets. The wireline wouldn't work for even that long. I found a known issue on the web site with Centrino-based wireless cards that seemed relevant. (But, jeez!!, what kind of morons make a device that doesn't work with Centrino out of the box?!?!?) So, I upgraded the firmware per all the instructions on the web site.The upgrade was smooth, but after the upgrade the thing was pretty much useless. The alleged "SmartWizard" could not detect my network type and could not be avoided. My DSL modem has a built-in DHCP server and router as well as handling all the PPP stuff. So, all I needed the Netgear box to do was essentially be a switch -- there was no way to turn off the routing.Anyway, I should have been able to use it as a router, but when I manually configured the box to use DHCP it just plain didn't work. I set up a hub between the switch and the DSL router so that I could sniff the traffic. I could see the DISCOVER from the Netgear box and the OFFER come right back from the DSL modem. For whatever reason it did not like the offer and would not pick up an IP address.Anyway, I could have probably spent more time dumbing down my DSL modem and handing over the routing and PPP stuff to this box, but it should have worked period -- there really isn't a simpler network than the one I was trying to get it to work in.I did try manually configuring a static IP on the switch. If I remember right it would forward packets from wireless clients, but not responses. Again, I sniffed it and I could see my DNS requests leaving and the responses coming back, but they were not getting forwarded over the wireless network to the client who requested them.I've had really good luck with a lot of Netgear products and I hesitate to say that this is the last one that I'll ever buy, but I think I'd need a pretty good reason at this point. I'd probably spend more time trying to get this work (despite the fact that I've already wasted 4 - 6 hours on it), but I was toying with upgrading to 802.11g anyway so, forget it, I'm just going to take a hammer to this brick. I don't even want to give it away and trouble anyone else with this junk.
After 2 1/2 months, this card completely died on me. I'd had a couple of error messages earlier on, but everything seemed to be okay afterwards. Then...the disaster happened. I was taking pictures and got the error message. My camera wouldn't take any more pictures. Then suddenly all but a few pictures on the card just disappeared. I was able to take a few more shots which showed up when reviewing the pictures on my camera, but when I tried to upload them, my computer did not recognize that there was anything on the card. I hate losing pictures.I have just purchased the Extreme III (yes, another SanDisk, but the recovery software was way too appealing after losing my last batch of pictures) and now, all is well.
I regret buying this unit (the MR814v2). I run a web server on my network and I immediately noticed a huge performance problem when accessing the pages from inside the network (accessing them from outside seems fine, thank goodness, but I can't even upload photos to my own web site that's running on a server 10 feet away! i'd have to go to work to upload them! When I reported the problem to Netgear support they first had me fiddle with the MTU setting (to no avail) and then finally told me "Since you have assigned a private ip address to the webserver, I would request you to access the webserver using that ip address and check the status." Which is no solution at all. You'd have to access the site from the IP address inside the house and from the domain name everywhere else. And that wouldn't really even work for me because my site is comprised of dynamic php pages (Wordpress) that refer to one another based on the domain name.In short, do not buy this unit if you are running a web server. There are other units out there that handle this situation the correct way.
Sony needs stop making these speakers or take the word travel out the name. The volume on these are lousy. If you want to hear them good go to a quiet room and be very quiet. I wouldn't buy these again.
Pros : Great sound system, worth the 120$ every single cent, Can easily shake up any mid-sized room with music.great for partie, small get-together's etc.Fast shipping easy transaction!Cons: Item was listed USED LIKE NEW! however subwoofer blew out in a week after i bought it and i didn't even blast anything on max, the previous owner has clearly put this sound system through its prime and the condition is not LIKE NEW because a system alike new would not fall after a week.
I too got this printer for free when I bought my mac. And even still I think its a horrible waste. It worked well for a few months; i probably printed about 20 times and only a few weird paper jams, etc. But after a few prints the ink will run out! I've never seen ink run out so fast. Now I can't print anything. it will print a couple of lines on the first page, and then print gibberish and symbols on the next page, and then just keep printing a few symbols on a new page. Its so frustrating. I tried to re-download the drivers but to no avail. The customer service at HP is some of the worst I have ever used. And tried to charge me $65 to tell me that the printer is broken. I'd rather take that money and buy a new printer. Which I will. And never from HP (worst company ever).
This is the 3rd camcorder I've owned, and it's my second Sony...I purchased this camcorder and returned it within a day. The first shots I filmed were in the sunlight. Picture quality was bright, vivid, and sharp with great detail and skin tone. BUT, I made the mistake of next shooting video of my baby inside my apartment and that's all it took to ruin my day...I tried every manual exposure setting, and every AE option, with varying degrees of suck as the result. Here's the setup: My living room is connected to my dining room, so I had 2 dining room lights (70 watts each) and two living room lights (70 watts each) going. In other words, standard indoor lighting. The quality took a TREMENDOUS dive, regardless of the camera setting, when shooting in this indoor environment. Colors became muted to the point of almost looking greyish, skin tones took on a whitish-grey death tint, grain and color noise was dramatically increased... in other words, this camera is worthless for indoor shooting. The image looked like an old overexposed, color-devoid photo with poor detail, worse color, and flat-out ugly results.Sure, you could fork out the [money] for an add-on light and get better quality results, but there's nothing candid about shooting video in an apartment when the subject has a bright light beaming into their eyes making them squint.For comparison sake, I also have a Sony CCD-TRV43 Hi8 analog camcorder. The results are night and day when compared to this Sony digital (DCRTRV240). Put simply, the analog camera performs WONDERFULLY under the same lighting conditions.What sold me on the camera was the features and digital effects. They're cool. The analog input option to run other video through the camera and into the computer is great. But features don't help you much when the video you actually SHOOT with the camera doesn't look good. The bottom line is that the video you shoot with this camera simply looks bad. I showed the results to 4 different people and they all grimaced when they saw it.Don't buy this camera. Maybe it'll force Sony to finally deal with such an obviously inherent problem with their digital cameras (read other reviews by customers of this and other cameras in the same Sony line and it's a reoccuring theme.) Either that or it'll force them to start being honest with consumers about what I've come to find and regard as the dirty little secret of digital camcorders under $1,200: they simply do not look good in low light environments. I'm reading that about the Canon models, the JVC models and the Panasonic models as well. Nobody, other than angry customers like me who feel like they've been had, is talking about it. That's just plain shifty.
the new replacement battery failed to accept charging, we have two dell inspiron 6000, using thesame charging unit, so we know it is not the charger. We contacted the shipper MLC, was toldto E-Mail a request for replacement, or refund, well we did ask for replacement, and followthe instruction as requested by MLC, it was October 12,2012 as of today October26 they did notresponded back, so we have to use our unit plugged in to the wall outlet
I ordered this product from ShopCell. It is utter garbage. I thought the first one was defective and I received a replacement, however they both 'work' exactly the same way. It will broadcast, with excellent quality (using the International trick that another reviewer suggested) for about 1 minute. Then it shuts off. I can turn it on again and it will start working again, but to do that every minute for an hour drive is an accident waiting to happen.Do not purchase this product at any price.
Really, this is way too slow. but as the saying goes, you get what you paid for. It's cheap, affordable, and 10 times slower than my Memorex flashdrive. Good for patient people and computer novinces. However I would not recommend buying this product to tanyone that has any knowledge and is comfortable with computers.
I purchased mine from Amazon about a month ago. My biggest dissapontiment was its very very short battery life even when used only for music without video. You can literally see the battery charge bars disappering every 3rd song or so. This only gets worse when if you use video at all.Some key features from the menu that I was expecting to be naturally there aren't there. It would have been nice to delete a podcasts and even music on the ipod itself after listening to it. Well, you can't do that. You would need to plug it into your PC and fire up iTune to do this. This is an annoyance.Oh, and I can't stand the headphones it came with. Extremely uncomfortable.
At this price, there is too much lacking to be able to recommend buying this. To connect to a phone/iPod, you must use a 3.5mm jack cable plugged into the device headphone jack and then into the back of the speaker, there is no bluetooth. The battery charge does not last long, an hour or two max. So the very bulky AC transformer power cable has to be then plugged into the back of the speaker as well. (That's now 2 wires coming out of the back of the speaker). Further, the AM/FM radio reception is very poor. Even with the (decades old) telescoping antennae fully extended to about 2 ft, the reception is mediocre at best. The sound quality itself is very nice, however, that alone cannot justify the price tag in a 2" speaker. If you are searching for a permanent desk speaker that you want to look expensive and impress co-workers, this may be for you. If you want something portable to take with you and listen to AM/FM as well, this speaker isn't what you're looking for.
Ok. this was good while it lasted. No one said, "Don't bend the mic!"-even though it is clearly made to do so. So here I am saying it. After a few months of use and taking great care to put it into it's own case so as not to get damaged one day i downloaded what I had recorded and somewhere within the hour it stopped recording, well it didn't stop recording I got about 40 minutes of white noise. I saw the mic stand was a bit loose and that's when it fell off into my hand. So up until then it recorded quite well, I was recording music, classical vocal and piano mostly. Even on low quality it was more than adequate for rehearsal purposes. I will buy it again but this time I won't bend it and I will keep it in a hard case.
Ok, so I wanted a roll of laminate for mainly covering paperback books and items i wanted to preserve from wear and tear (i.e. recipe cards). I haven't been able to find any rolls of laminate in the stores in quite some time, so I was so happy to find this. Little did I know what a waste of money this was! First off, it isn't laminate - it's contact paper. As I've stated, I've had and used laminate in the past, and this was not that. Laminate is crystal clear and more substantial in thickness, and this was thin and had a cloudy mist to it, resembling contact paper (which is the reason I prefer laminate). Secondly, it has a paper backing that is impossible to remove without it ripping the paper into shreds (I've never had seen laminate with a paper backing, so this should have been my first clue that something was amiss), thus eliminating any further attempts at removing said backing and rendering the portion of "laminate" as useless.My advice - either try an actual laminate product, or go out and buy yourself a roll of contact paper, it will save you the headaches and aggravation
I have purchased this model for my company for the last 6 years. The last 6 calculators I have bought have jammed any kind of paper, and broke the calculator in the process. DO NOT BUY THESE! I assume the quality of parts for these has gone down and the parts are of poor quality and break easily. Take advice from my experience, this calculator will not last.
The color is good, but they generate a ton of heat. And, I am on my second RMA. Lines and static in the pixels. Not recommended.
I purchased this screen with the intention to avoid everyone whop was passing by to be able to see what I am working on. Instead you can pretty much easily see everything. It;'s like not having the screen at all. Even from far away.Very disappointing with the product. Money not well spent.
I actually bought these 2 years ago and eventually put them away in the closet because I just got so sick of the muffled, muddy, much-too-bassy sound. Like other reviewers have pointed out, they are horribly skewed toward the low end, but not in a good way. The bass is like a generic booming low frequency mess, no matter what bass instrument is playing. There is no definition or speed to it at all. It's just flabby and horrible. The mids and the trebles are just as muddy, but that doesn't matter because you can't even hear them very well once the bass kicks in. Vocals sound receded and muffled. Hi hats sound splashy and brittle. No matter what kind of music I listen to, I just cannot get these to sound good. You can EQ the bass out to an acceptable level via your computer, but it's still unfocused with no clarity or character.The reason why I got them out again is because lately I've been producing and mixing my own music, and it's common practice to mix through a pair of cheap computer speakers as well as your studio monitors and cans, the theory being that you should mix music to sound good on low end speakers as well as high end ones, because a lot of people listen in lo-fi conditions. In theory, if you can get your mix to sound good on a pair of cheapo computer speakers as well as your monitors, it'll sound good anywhere. Well, I could not mix anything to sound good on these speakers. You cannot get anything approaching good instrument separation, and there seem to be certain frequency ranges which "boom" on certain instruments, even if you notch them out with an EQ. Listening to some extremely well mixed music on them as a reference, I see that not even the greatest engineers of all time could make anything sound decent on these. I'm giving up on them and buying a cheapo pair of Logitechs as my lo-fi reference.
This kvm switch worked perfectly for a little while - a few days. Then it completely stopped working. I put it away and then tried it again a few months later on two different computers. The same deal. It worked for a few days and then quit working. This is very frustrating to the point that the kvm switch is now in the trash. I defintely do not recommend anyone purchase this kvm switch.
Potential customers beware! YesVideo basically held me hostage while my online video time expired. I paid them to put my VHS tapes online so that I could edit them and then order DVDs. I didn't realize that there was a time limit to do the editing. While I am familiar with iMovie editing, their process was very foreign and frustrating. I was not able to edit my videos in the time they gave me, and was not willing to pay them more money for an extension on the deadline. I was willing to just have them send me the DVDs "as is" until I found out that they wanted to charge me $50.00 for shipping. Bottom line, I spent a lot of money for nothing. I'm back to square one with my old VHS tapes. I do NOT recommend YesVideo.
I didn't know what to expect from this cleaner. It didn't seem to do anything. No directions came with it and there was no difference in performance after using it.
Bought two of these joysticks. After 2 months they both lost calibration and started drifting to the right. No means to recalibrate them. Save your money for something better.Cheap axis circuitry is to blame. Logitech will not fool me again.
Don't order anything from Tiger Direct! When I received this item, the USB power cord was missing and the manufacturer was different from the one I ordered. I wasn't surprised that there was a problem because right on top of the package was a form with the procedure for returning items. When I called Tiger Direct, I was disconnected multiple times but finally got through their maze of a phone system. I was told that they could not just ship me the missing cable. I had to repack everything in the original boxes, ship it back AT MY OWN EXPENSE and wait for them to approve the return before they would ship me a new item. What kind of customer service is that?
Company sent the wrong product, told us politely that they would reship a new correct one. Did not receive the new one for a week, when we contacted them they realized a shipping error returned the second one. Finally received the correct product after 3+ weeks. Not exactly easy.
This unit printed nicely for me for about a year and 1 month (how convenient that the warranty was for 1 year). HP wants $30 to talk to you on the phone to suggest a fix with no guarantee it will work. I bought it new for $300, and now it will probably cost as much to fix it as to buy one new on Amazon.com. Very disappointing end to a promising beginning. HP customer support stinks as they are unfriendly, unwilling to help, and has communication issues as their customer support lines are staffed in a foreign country that can barely speak English. DO NOT BUY HP. BUY SOMETHING ELSE. ANYTHING ELSE.
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.)
I have a 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited with the JBL Synthesis upgrade 5 channel amp 75wx4 plus 360w x1 sub I was looking for a little more power without having to make much changes to the factory system so I was recommended to add this Lanzar 5 channel amp rated at 1600 4x175w and 1x 375watt..however at high volumes the AMP continues to overload and shut down.
This printer started out alright, but then the software started getting buggy and I had to keep re-installing the software. I also could not use a preferred software to edit my photos and then print using this printer -it would not read my cropped files. I wasted so much money on ink and photo card paper trying to get it right. I could have bought a much more expensive and reliable printer. Lastly, HP seems to have spent most of its development money on writing their software to direct you to their store to spend your money on supplies. They totally forgot about the main purpose of the product - customer ease in printing. I will never buy another HP product again. HP did it to themselves. I can't wait to throw this one, literally, out the window.
I have not received the TV yet. I am very frustrated. I order this TV and paid immediately and still waiting 2 months later.
I bought this remote just over a year ago. At first it was great! I got it set up and it worked well with everything. Just the other day however, way past the warranty dates, the thing went haywire. Everything lit up and then it froze. I couldn't do anything with it. I looked for trouble-shooting tips in the manual...There's nothing. I called RCA and their technicians don't know anything about the remote. They just told me to take the batteries out for a couple of minutes, push any button for at least one minute, put the batteries back in, and then try to reset it. Nope...It's a no-go!!!! 1 star is really pushing it for this item. I only gave it that much because I had to to write this review!
The v-mode bass has low sound performance and low design durability. Cheap is the correct word to describle these buds. Any star above 1 has to be fake or someone that is completely tone deaf. I paid $8.88 and this amount is too much. How could any respectable audio company consider these as a worthy audio product? Their comparison for good audio must be a 4k hz land line phone or 2 tin cans. In today's age our society can't waste our time on such a waste stream product. 1 star at $8.88 is an appropriate rating.
Don't waste your money on this piece of hooptie camera. We haven't even filled up enough space for one blank cassette before it started humming really loud and the battery would go dead (even after fully charging it). I took it to the local electronic store and they tell me the battery and the drums have gone bad already. Here's the kicker..there estimate to fix it was $298.00!!! The recorder was only $200.00 to begin with. Spend a little more and get good quality. You get what you pay for I guess.
I have had the same problem as the other reviewers. After 1 1/2 years, developed blue spots in corners and now a big yellow blotch in the center. Repair center wants $1800 to fix.
I bought an Iomega UltraMax Double 640 Gig drive, and the drive was dicey from the get-go.... with a wierd booting sequence that always made me uncomfortable. I use the drive for video editing, but not that often, so the actual hours on the drive were very low. I did, however, have about a month's worth of editing on the drive, when bingo, it failed due to the Iomega-made controller card failing. After a huge rigermarole to get through to their service dept, I learned that they ONLY replace the entire drive, and don't have controller cards available separately. In querying the tech support guy for 20 minutes, I finally determined that the ONLY way I can get my data off these drives is to buy another drive, and use the controller card from that drive to fix my own drive. Is this SERIOUSLY lame or what? Clearly, it's indicative of a company that only cares about maximizing profits, not serving customers, and when you're looking for a company trust fo storage of your critical data, you'd be a fool to deal with a company that operates on this principle.Iomega used to be a good company years ago, but after they were bought by EMC, customer care must have been tossed out the door. EMC did the same to another great product, Retrospect, which I had used for years and had to drop for the same reason. Shame on you Iomega & EMC, and fie on all your houses.
Twice in the past year (not once but twice) I have gone into my office and clicked on my palm desktop icon only to find my calendar completely blank. No idea what appointments I had when - heart stopper!! If you don't sync your data every single day to your handheld device, you run the risk of losing all of your appointments. Not worth it - I'm getting a blackberry!! (Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me!!!)
Please don't buy this cable. The Dr left it and we're in desperate contact with the store to retrieve it forthwith.Men! He's always leaving that stupid screwdriver all over England. Now this?!?!
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, $30 more than I did for my scanner! Checking the Canon website again, it said that PhotoStudio wasn't compatible with Vista, so I was out of luck, since I primarily intended to use the scanner for photos.There remains only one thing to do--get an RMA and send this hunk of junk back to Amazon.com. While it may have been my fault that I didn't read the technical details to find out which versions of Windows this scanner was and was not compatible with, everywhere else it says that it is compatible with Windows. Well, Vista IS windows, and it's been out for nearly two years as of 10/08.Update: I've since replaced the Lide 25 scanner with a Canon CanoScan 8800, and I couldn't be more pleased. It works great with Vista, and comes standard with both OCR software and Adobe Photoshop Elements 5. The scanner also has a lighted top cover to better scan negatives and slides, & includes three different negative/slide holders. It was worth buying it to get Photoshop Elements 5 alone. Forget the Lide 25--go with the CanoScan 8800 and you won't regret it.
I am tired of the headphones I have bought at RadioShack; they break quickly or stop working. I read the reviews here in Amazon that say that the Koss last and although they may be heavy, that's OK as I only use them to listen to subliminal tapes when I go to sleep. I will update this review with more info ater I receive the headphones and have used them for a while.Well I got the headphones but because it does not come with the adapter for Stereos or MP3 player I have to go buy it %$%$%#.11/27/2007 update. Good headphones, I wish I could update the rating to 4 starts
After I brought this for 1 year, one of the earphone was not working. Then I brought another one. Same thing happened to me again: after 1 year, it broke again. It feels good to wear, but quality control is bad.
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.
I was initially buying this product for its weather resistance claim.Since I tend to leave my $5695.22 Denon head unit outside in the rain, I was really hoping this cable would keep my unit safe from the elements. While it initially did a great job at wisking away the errant raindrops that would have ruined my system, a change in wind conditions confused the cable and my main unit was soaked. Needless to say, this crappy cable failed to do the one thing I really needed it to do and my system is totally fried.Let the buyer beware. You have been warned.
Do Not Buy From This Seller. He Has No Warranty Policy Or Customer Support Policy. He Told Me It Was His, He Sold it & That's It!
I purchased a GE 75295 Ultra-Slim Spacemaker with CD, Digital AM/FM Tuning, and 10 Programmable Radio Stations by General Electric.I have returned 2 units because the CD skipped after playing for a few minutes.When I got the 3rd unit home, I discovered that apparently it had also been returned.It was in the original box but did not have the original packing material on the unit or the cord. It don't think it was the first one I returned because I didn't return that one in the box. I went ahead and installed the 3rd unit but it also began to skip when the CD was played. I plan to return it but don't plan to get a replacement.
These speakers were for my small office at work to help keep me relaxed and less stressed. The speakers look great but I'm not realaxed! The buzzing really gets on my nerves.
1) that in just a couple years, the battery wouldn't hold a charge and die in 45 min. and you can't change the battery2) the paperclip (not supplied but don't leave home with out it)Every owner now knows about the papercplip to reset and has one hid someplace.I gave it a rating of 2 because it held all the music i wanted, the shuffle play worked well, and was a nice music selection away from home.I now wish I had went main stream and spent the couple extra dollars and bought the Ipod at the first.i won't send mine to the landfill just yet, but as soon as it quits working on 110, c'est la vie...
Installing this device is a giant challenge. I purchased this scanner for my wife for Christmas. After she opened it we immediately hooked it up to our Dell computer which is running Window's ME. We followed the direction for installation and the driver kept hanging the computer. After 5 attempts I installed the scanner via my own method, which eventually worked. After the installation the scanner appears to work as advertised.
I bought this headset to use primarily for home schooling children for interactive educational software. The quality seems very good and they are packed with features. When they work, the sound is excellent, and the microphone works well too (when it works.) Unfortunately, it is 9 months now since a preliminary, very buggy driver was released for Windows Vista, and still no update. Windows tries to run the software for this as "legacy" software, but does not do well. I think I would give this a five star for how well it is made, but it only works about 20% of the time in Windows Vista, so I give it a two. Tritton obviously does not care about selling this to Vista users, or many of us wouldn't be having these problems. What a disappointment. Maybe in a year or two they'll have a working Vista driver, but by then we'll probably have another version of Windows. Shame on you Tritton for not keeping your drivers updated on such a narrow range of products you sell.
I have had this unit for 5 days now and I am already having trouble with it. I have tried every frequency possible on the unit itself to see if I can get static free music but it just doesnt seem to work. I get full reception from the sirius satellite but the output FM frequecy on the radio seems to be defective. All frequecies that I have tried have static on it. I am not sure if I can connect the radio directly to my car stereo but this seems to be the only alternative at this point.I would not recommend buying this unit.
If you don't really care about precision don't bother reading. The Turbo Mouse, despite its name, is another kensington trackball. It's not as pretty as the orbit (just gray) but it is far superior to ANY trackball on the market and it has 4 buttons. After having to leave my old Turbo Mouse with a former employer I tried several cheaper substitutes (FYI: Macally products are nearly useless) but ended up spending the loot on the Turbo Mouse. Check it out...take apart your trackball and look at the guts. The ball rests on low friction surfaces right? Look closely now, they may try to fool you. The turbo mouse is the only trackball I've found that rolls on bearings. Smoother than a baby's...uh....frictionless surfaces. Oh... don't even get me started on optical trackballs...have you ever tried to use PhotoShop with an optical trackball? It's like painting with mud. But if you just use Word and EMail ignore me...don
I had purchase a DLO case for my iPhone 3GS over two years ago. I really liked it and it served me well though constant use and abuse. The other day the belt clip broke off and I needed a replacement. Since the case had given me excellent service, I found this case on Amazon and purchased it. Despite the apparent similarities in the photos, it is not the case I remember and I'll be looking to replace it immediately.The problem: Most of the case is fine. Good leather, good Velcro-like clasp to hold the case shut, good leather, and nice fit (don't think a 4 would fit). The belt clip was redesigned and is terrible. It no longer goes into the case but is attached to the outside. It's possible when placing the case on your belt to miss the clip and try to "clip it" to the space between the clip and the case - not a good idea.The belt clip is not made of a good quality spring. It was so tight when I got it, that I couldn't get it on my belt. I was able to bend it to get it on, but it didn't spring back. So now it's very loose on my belt. The case is cheap, the iPhone is not. I feel that I'm at great risk of loosing the phone should be case come off, so I've stopped using it after one day. Any suggestions?I cannot recommend this case for anyone and the search continues.
This item did not work with my HP laser jet 4 Plus printer and windows 7 operating system. The Operating system could not detect the printer with this adapter connected.
This router is awesome. It really is. Design is great. Connectivity is great.If you want WEP (encryption), forget it. There's a problem in the firmware or hardware or something that drops your connection after 15-30 minutes in wireless mode. Disabling WEP eliminates the problem.If you have a centriono notebook, forget it. Confirmed problem from Netgear.If you need technical support, hah, good luck talking to a bunch of non-english speaking Indians.
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!
My C84 is not working with the new catridge.Check all the comments from the web then decide to by new catridge or let C84 go
The description of the 28-105mm lens says 'II USM or III', but beware many retailers, including the one on the amazon website as of 12/04, sell a lower quality lens (still EF 28-105mm, but with the MM class autofocus (slow and noisy and based around an electric motor driving a geartrain). The older lens is no longer sold separately by Canon, but is still in their "beginner" package as of 12/04. I have talked directly with the Amazon retailer, and their verbal claims are different than those on the amazon website. Beware! Also, this lens has plastic lens mounts.
I can't tell you how good the sound or the video is, all I can say is that the dvd unit didn't even turn on out of the box, and there was nothing I could do, since I live in Venezuela the item arrived about 4 months after I ordered it so neither amazon or the courier made themselves responsibles for the unit, so for me the home theater is just another box in the trash can.
COBY has the worst technical support ever. Thankfully the product interface is simple and if you try, and try and try again with file sizes, you do get to a reasonable end result, but if you try to call their technical support line, you will be very disappointed. They don't know their own product well enough to give clear guidelines on file sizes and resolution specs. Their only response is "It's not a digital TV, so don't expect much". Don't waste your time with a phone call to them, do your research on the web, even the info in this forum is more complete than at the COBY help line. I did buy and give 3 of these for Xmas, but I would never buy again from COBY and would tell others to avoid them too.
I have used Plams since 1998, been up and down with different Palm models - Had the Zire 72 last and found all I really needed was the calendar and address book. Z22 seemed just right when my Z72 went to the shop for repairs or battery or something. Put my calendar on the new little palm (love the funky rubber slip covers) and missed my first meeting when the alarm went off and I did not hear it. It took me two minutes to figure out that with or without the cover on, on low, medium or high, the ALARM ON THIS THING IS NEARLY INAUDIBLE. I am dissapointed - what a stupid design flaw. Or maybe the speaker on this one is broken. I don't dare send it to Palm for repairs if it is (if you don't knw why, read others experiences below). Anyway, it cost me $100 to get a machine that doesn't meet my needs. I am glad it wasn't $300 or $400.
This was the 1st digital camera I bought (after looking at reviews for a year!) In the end I just couldn't find the camera that had everything I wanted so I decided to buy a 2MP camera just to get started, and then a higher MP one when the one I wanted came out.It was a huge disappointment, for 3 reasons: (1) it makes skin tones look brown all the time, and pictures need massive desaturation in Photoshop (sometimes up to minus 35!!); (2) the photos seem to be not quite in focus; and (3) when taking macro shots, you never know what's going to be in focus.On the plus side, the Canon interface is a joy to use and the computer software is very easy also.I returned it after a few days and bought an Olympus C-2100UZ, which is giving me exactly the pictures I would expect from a 2MP camera.
Boy would have I loved to rate these Earbuds 5 stars, but what can I say, it just died for no good reason after just 5 months.When it was alive it was "awsome" great bass mids and highs, now that they are dead ducks I have to pay for shipping it back to V moda, I am just wondering what is V moda thinking? how long will people put up with paying a premium price for a piece of garbage? And I DID handle it gently.
I think these headphones produce excellent sound. If you are not moving around too much when you use them then I think they are a good choice. However, if you are buying these for workouts I think it would be wise to look elsewhere. The "bud" portion of this product is large and heavy compared to the clip so it winds up resting way outside the ear canal and will pretty easily fall out of place. I find myself needing to constantly adjust them while running or at the gym.
As I received my money back or in other words reinbursed as I did notreceive this product I can not comment on this product, All I can say isthanks to Amazon in there swift action on getting on to the supplier andtelling them to fix this situation as soon as possible which they did,
I am a computer coder and listen all day to music for the last 14 years. For the first 12 years or so , i listened with cheap $10 headphones. Then i bought the iphone and in the spending frenzy that followed, i ended up buying the QC3 also. What a world of difference. It took a little while to get used to the ear-pressure (couple of days) but ultimately you get used to it. I loved the noise cancellation and excellent music quality. Then a few weeks ago, the QC3 died. There was a loud noise coming from one of the speakers. I called bose customer service. They said send it back to us and we will send you a new one($100 + shipping fees since it crossed the warranty period of 1 year). This process takes a couple of weeks. Once you get used to these headphones it is very difficult to live with out them , so i went crazy for a couple of weeks. I bought sony nc40, nc60, 500d and the audio technica. The sony nc40 and 60 were nice but no comparison to the QC3.You had to increase the volume to get effective noise cancelling. Sony 500d were nice too but i felt they were not worth $400. Also, being over the ear, i found them uncomfortable for long periods. Also sometimes, i tilt headphones back after 4-6 hours which you can't do with over the ear. Audio technica had the best noise cancelling but i found them terribly uncomfortable. If they were a little bit more comfortable, i would have kept them as a backup.In any case, to cut a long story short the bose qc3 arrived and i returned everything. Amazon was very nice with the return of nc40 and nc60. I got the full refund back in a couple of days (minus shipping costs , of course). For the audio technica, i had to call electronic expo. It takes a long time to find a live person which i ultimately did. They give you an RMA number which you then put on top of the package. You have to then take it to a UPS or similar and pay shipping costs yourself. In comparison for amazon return they send you a shipping label which costs less than if you were to go to UPS directly. I would be wary of anymore purchases from Electronic Expo.
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.
This scanner has horrible graphics! Oncey ou scan something, take it off the scanner, and hold it next to the picture of it on your monitor. They look nothing alike! The picture of it on the monitor looks terrible!! I would not buy it!
I always buy reading at reviews first and this time the reviews didn't help me good enough. The reason is that while the camera fits really well, the case looks huge. I know the DSCH1 is big, but the case makes it look even bigger. I returned it the same day I got it and went to Circuit City and bought a case logic case which costs way less and it is much smaller than the Sony case.Now, to be fair to the readers I have to say if you don't care about size and are looking a case that fits well your camera and at the same time protects it. Then, this is the one. But if you are looking for something that protects your camera and fits well, but at the same time doesn't add more bulk then you are not going to like this HUGE case.
I was excited to receive and install the Neo-Flex and initially delighted with it. It's well-constructed and fairly easy to install.But after using it for three weeks, I have a major complaint: The vertical extending range is just not sufficient. I've been suffering significant back pain and part of the reason is that I'm looking *down* at my monitor. It's cranked up to the absolute maximum height -- which i measure at 15.5" -- and it's well below my typical (read: average) sitting position, in a regular desk/task chair. I estimate that this type of device should extend vertically about 21" from the top of a desk, to put a monitor at eye-level for a typically-sized person. (i.e., me)So, I'm having to return this product. I would gladly buy a similar product from the same company, but only if I can confirm that the vertical extension range is adequate.
Cable is sold as having the ability to transfer video from a camcorder to a PC.It doesn't do it. I spoke to the company and they told me that there is no cable that does that. I asked them why thet advertised this cable as being able to do it and he told me I should have known better. They then charged me 15% to take the cable back. You would be smart to shop elsewhere. They don't know what their products do and they charge you for their lack of knowledge.
This printer comes with a defectuos software. I re-installed it already two times and it keeps doing the following: 1) printing a non requested sample page each time I turn it on (using tons of ink) 2) initializing installation for software that is supposed to be already installed (the first time it was the Document Viewer and the second Photo Smart Express), each time i turn the computer on. I also tried to install only the driver, but I wasn't able then to use the scanner feature...Well, when it comes to printing documents, you will receive other surprises. For instance, if you want to print a document using both sides of the paper sheets and 2 pages per side, you will be guided through a series of windows, asking a thousand things and discover that it is printing 4 pages each side... Well I know it sounds incredible, but the truth is that HP has put less effort in software design and more in marketing!Well, I want to conclude that ink cartridges last nothing.I always bought HP Printers and this is the very first time I was disappointed.
well i dont know if its me but isn't this suppose to be able to go in your computer so i can get the memory transferred? it doesnt work like that I am pretty upset I went of vacation took photos and its not reading and I have 3 computers in my house and none is a no go.. I got to figure out another way time to dig up my usb cord..
I bought this camera years ago. I'm still so angry with it that I'm writing a review years later. It will help no one, because no one should be buying this camera anymore anyways, but I'm still so angry at its horrible picture quality that I can't sleep without writing a review.The pictures are terrible.The underwater shots are terrible.The microphone for video is terrible.It's waterproof and shock proof up to 5 feet. Great, but that doesn't help if you through it out your window deliberately.I will never, ever, purchase an Olympus again. I'm finally waiting for a new camera to arrive in the mail so this horrible horrible chapter in my life can be closed.
IT rarely connects to the Linksys G Router. Called tech support 3 times with same case, could not help although they tried. When it connects it works well. But most of the time it is waiting for the network. I have two computers hardwired to the router that work fine, and another wireless using the USB adapter that works fine. My old Netgear B PCMCIA card works fine with the linksys router. Firmware all up to date. Would avoid
I bought one of these at a local retail store. The keys scrape against the casing as you press them, so you have to press harder which strains the fingers and wrists. The enter key is especially difficult, as I have to jam my pinky finger down real hard in the center of the key.A lot of keyboards have issues with detecting multiple keys being held at the same time. But this is the only keyboard I've ever seen that can't detect more than one arrow key being held at the same time, making some games unplayable. No diagonal scrolling in Starcraft, for example. I found a workaround, though: turn off numlock and diagonals will work. Better yet, just throw away this garbage.Quite possibly the worst Belkin product, and that's saying something!
Steaming is very bad...picture stopes and blank screen appears on TV for some time then again it come for some time .....not at all satisfied as I am not using this at all with this poor option ....
I wish I would have seen these reviews BEFORE I bought this headset. It is of very high quality manufacture and the sound quality with music is outstanding. Problem is it doesn't do what I bought it for and what it is advertised to be; be a solid gaming headset.As others have mentioned the Vista drivers seem to be the source of the problem and after writing the company I could not get any time frame on when they plan on updating the drivers. At times you can plug the headset in and it just won't work at all. Other times the headphones work and the mic doesn't. Other times everything will work for a few minutes and then give a system resource error and you are forced to reboot. It never just works without some sort of drama.For those interested I using it on and XP machine you should have much better luck as it works on my XP machine just fine. It's simply too much trouble to bother with this headset using Vista.
I thought that the size and the capacity was impressive. But it has to work! It started one time and never again!Needless to say,it was defective.Have a good day!
Nevermind the star rating, I meant to give this product NO stars. I ordered this a month ago and still haven't received it yet!! How can I give a review of something I don't have? I track it and it's been I transit the whole time! And give me my star back!
I ordered it through Amazon.com and got it from BeachAudio. After I opened the box, I noticed the remote control was missing. And the overall build quality is very bad. But at least I hooked it up to be able to see it works, even though left side picture is distorted (I cannot say it is the monitor or dvd player's problem yet).I contacted Beachaudio for return but received no response at all. I don't recommend this product and don't recommend BeachAudio as a vendor at all.
They don't back up their products as the tech service is non existent. No one answers the phone over there. And I'm calling them locally!Beware of Sonnet stuff.
Ordered this and it was the wrong size. They list all the screens based on the diagonal dimension and some vague term like "LCD" or "laptop" screen. Often they do not show the Length and Width of this rectangular product. It was a chore to use the Amazon website to find the wrong item to order. Because as suprising as this may sound, you can have a variety of Lengths & Widths that give the same diagonal. Also color pictures of a grey plastic rectangle really don't help. What would help is a simple table of dimensions so I could at least find a privacy screen that fits my monitor. So I am ~$60 poorer, and going to use Google in the future. Oh, and nowhere on the Amazon site is there any place to give feed back, suggestions or complaints. So I had to go complain about this specific order. I am certain Amazon will pass this along to the manufacturer and ignore their website problems.
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!!
The Sound card failed and no longer works. No sound from my games and Bad echoing from YouTube video. Remove from computer and stored!
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.
I also get static when trying to charge and play simultaneously. After reading the reviews I see this is a known problem. The makers need to fix this or at least acknowledge this shortcoming
Why would anyone get this type of charger? For about $40, you can get an "isupercharger" that you can plug into the wall, plug into a car lighter, plug into a USB port, or run off of a 9 volt battery. With the 9 volt battery option, you can use your iPod all you want, even on a long airplane flight or when you are camping. It's a small, all-in-one design. I don't want to carry a bunch of different adapters with me when I take my iPod along.
I just opened the box to find it doesn't support TCP/IP. What a mistake...
Well, I bought this camera from another store locally to use on a trip to Europe. I should have bought their ridiculous warrantee, though :(. Two days into the trip, it stopped working. I tried cleaning battery leads, the flash leads, the lens leads - EVERYTHING. Still, no worky! Then a couple days later it decided to work again. Came home from the trip - has worked fine for 6 months... then this past week I tried to get a picture of my son and daughter with Santa - the camera decided it was a good time to stop working again!! I bought a new battery from Amazon - I mean, it HAS to be the battery, right? NOPE. Charged the battery, took a couple pictures - all is good, right? WRONG. Went to turn it on this morning and have the same issue - says to recharge the battery and shuts down as soon as I turn it on :(.Now what am I supposed to take Christmas pictures with? And I am sure Canon CS will just send me back the same lemon after I send it in to them :(. I can always hope that they don't, because I do not believe this is a fixable issue... This camera was to expensive for this problem to happen.
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.
The picture quality is mediocre at best.The camera setup for your LAN is ok, if you know how to operate your router and WEP settings.It still took me several tries and I know what I'm doing.Now to get it so you can monitor outside your LAN over the internet! Good Luck!First, most ISP use a dynamic IP system which means every so often your DSL/Cable modem IP address will change and you won't be able to get to your camera.OK, even afer I solved all of those problems, the connection to the camera goes up and down for no reason. At times I can't access the camera over the internet for no reason.Overall, this seems to be a rather unstable internet camera. Even over the LAN it drops the connection a lot, picture quality is sub-average and getting it to monitor over the internet is a graduate course in Internet networking.I don't know if all internet cameras suffer from these symptoms....but this one is a stinker.
Just received this switch and hooked it up between the TV and Blu-Ray player. The audio was intermittent (cutting in and out). When I hooked up the cable directly from TV to Blu-Ray, there were no audio issues. This product does NOT keep a good audio connection.
Bought this a month ago.. started having problems with dropped and slow as hell connections after a few weeks of using it. The unit gets really hot even though I have it in an open space. I shouldn't have to intall a fan just to get this P.O.S. to work. I should have listened to prior reviews.Your 40 bucks is better invested into a stable router that actually does its job. Don't be fooled by a cheap price and nice case design if it DOESN'T WORK right.Never Netgear.
I bought these for over $100 from the apple store, but they lasted barely three months before one side went out. They look good and are stylishly designed and come with the remote answer/hangup button just like the original iphone headset. The sound was average. Quite acceptable, but not as good as my Shure e2c in-ear phones. Definitely recommned looking elsewhere if you're going to subject these to anything but the gentlest usage.
It is supposed to have skip protection but it constantly cuts off whenever it is not level and stable so it is no good to use while walking or moving about. A real disappointment.
Well when the Device worked it was great hence the 2 stars.But 2wks after buying this thing it dumped its firmware outta the blue.Not too much of a problem just had to reload it.Than it started coming down with "hiccups"(freezing and had to be reset about a dozen times.Finally it refused to boot up and says Harddisk problem.No fix I could find online and being in Iraq I'm now stuck with this 250$ paperweight.
I am extremely disappointed in this docking station (port replicator). I have had to replace this 3 times (I will be on my 4th) since July of 2005. I use it daily (only 5 days per week) on my TravelMate 8100. They last about 13-15 months based on this usage and are always out of warranty by the time they fail. They cannot be repaired. Basically, all 6 USB ports fail making the unit a very expensive paper weight. I love the Acer TravelMate, but now that it's time to replace it I will go to an all in one desktop and forget about laptops for daily use.
The iTrip looks great and the ability to change channels via the iPod is nice, but it simply does not work well--a more powerful transmitter might be helpful.BTW, for those of you that have this or buy this, if you uncheck the frequency selection MP3 files in your iTunes library, it will skip them in shuffle mode, etc.
Dont buy, donst work on windows xp neither mac os
I cannot believe that Apple is selling this when the device is not compatible with the iPad, even when plugged in directly into the wall.
I brought this so that I can hold my iPhone while I jog because I like to listen to audiobooks. I couldn't use this product because it's so large that I will just fall off from my arm. I don't have skinny arms. I actually have somewhat chubby arms. My conclusion unless your biceps is big as the male body builder this device will not work for you either. Total waste of money. Donated to local goodwill
I wanted headphones that offered good sound quality, but I didn't want to reach the hundreds to do it.I discovered this pair, and I read some pretty good reviews regarding sound quality from cnet. However, many of those reviews also stated that they had rather poor cable construction. I took my chances and unfortunately it seems to be true.I ordered my first pair from ritzCamera, and everything was great. The sound blew away any other pair of headphones I had ever had, and the price was great. After four days the left earphone went dead. RitzCamera didn't even have me send the product back, and a few days later I received a second pair, with no charge, or hassle. Hopefully this pair would prove that the first just happened to be defective.This second pair performed perfectly for two weeks. However, the left earphone slowly went dead. As in, I had to wiggle the cable and stand/sit in the exact right position to make sure that things were making full contact. Four weeks after that no amount of positioning my self awkwardly could fix it.As far as the whole lanyard ability going on, I never used it but, it seemed to be a relatively sturdy set up.Also, the cables are not insulated in rubber, instead they are insulated with cloth (at least on the outside). This looks rather interesting, but there are two problems. The white cloth gets dirty, and due to the cloths texture a lot of noise is created if it rubs against your shirt or body.The cloth would hardly bother me if the headphones just had better cable construction.If that were the case, these would be a great sounding cheap pair of headphones.-EDIT:The producer of this product has addressed the cable construction issues noted in this review. They were even willing to replace my broken pair at no charge but the postage of the old pair to them. I have had the redesigned pair for several months, and they are still in operating order. Due to this I would change my rating to 5 stars if I could.
This monitor has great colors and it is very sharp... for an early model for LCD monitors. However after 1-2 years it starts to have problems, problems such as screen fading to different colors or turning Black. Yes there is a unofficial way to fix this, but it is very risky. Over my four years of experience with this monitor(It was around $700 cda when the monitor came out) , the fading of the monitor will become more frequent, if it Happens just squeeze different parts of the monitor until the screen becomes normal. This monitor is not suitable for viewing dark objects and pictures, because it will not show up at all. If you are planning to use this monitor for gaming, when dealing with darker areas you will see nothing but black, there is no way to fix it. As a result of the problems, I am planning to buy the Sony SDM-HS95P/S 19" LCD Monitor. Overall, this monitor is decent, however I would not suggest anyone to purchase this monitor unless if it becomes very cheap in price in the near future.
I haven't even had this card for an entire year - I bought it back in January when I got my Canon G9. On my last day in Tallinn, Estonia, I started getting an error "memory card error!" when I would try to take photos and a message that the card was locked. I made multiple different attempts to recover the 300 photos that I had taken of the place I will probably never go back to (since travel is expensive), but no dice. My photos are GONE, the card is toast, and I will not be replacing it with the same brand. Don't trust this memory card.
It's a piece of junk! Within 6 weeks after I bought it, it started emitting a loud static noise, making it unusable. Do Not buy this trash!
I was astounded at how flimsy the all-plastic construction was. While that does make it wonderfully light and others are very happy with it, I was looking more for something tiny and modular to use at home, which the Lap Dawg is more suited for.
Hard on batteries, one pair lasts 1 week with max 2 hrs a day of use. Base unit shorted out after 6 months. Not worth it.
No support ... in fact are they a real company? My calls end up running around the voice system. Weird, don't really trust them.If you know anything about reading reviews, watch for the negative ones and judge from there.Sonnet sucks!
I've had this camera for a few months. And it's terrible. The buttons frequently do not work, the shutter often gets "stuck" outside of the camera, and the battery latch keeps falling off. Will never buy from Polaroid again.
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.
Be aware that these extension tubes do NOT work with DX- or G-type lenses. It took a long to determine why the tubes weren't working on my camera. The Nikon rep had to search for 20 minutes before he finally came up with the relevant information. Since DX and G lenses were all that I had, they extension tubes were useless.
I'm writing about my Leica D-Lux 3 camera--whoops, I mean my Leica D-Lux 3 paperweight (if one is careful, it also might be usable as a coaster). The camera was purchased in 2007 and worked fine until late 2011 when the LCD screen went black except for icons that were still visible. My first thought was that I had hit some button that changed the setting so I went online. What did I discover but that the black screen issue is not an uncommon problem with this camera. With the naive belief in the integrity and quality of Leica, I sent my camera to their NJ location (as instructed) describing the problem and asking that it be repaired at Leica's expense. After approximately a week, I received an estimate for repair costing $250 and a statement that the camera was no longer under warranty. Again, believing that Leica sold a quality product (at a premium price), I called and had several conversations with Carmen Vargas who identified herself as the customer service manager. Ms. Vargas reiterated that the camera was out of warranty and would not be repaired at Leica's expense. She offered two alternatives--a 20% reduction of the repair cost, i.e., net of $200, or a discount on the purchase of the successor model, D-Lux 5, for (as I recall) $550, a discount of $250 from the street price of the camera. What a deal! Ms. Vargas stated to me during one of our calls that it wasn't really worth it to spend money on the repair of my camera which has been discontinued. After telling Ms. Vargas to return the camera (which has been done at Leica's expense) I then emailed that I would be willing to take the upgraded camera for the offered repair cost, i.e., $200. Leica hasn't responded. I've now concluded that the Leica red dot doesn't mean quality; rather it's a warning not to buy.
I ordered this TV for Christmas and after waiting for the delivery which never came, I started calling the trucking co. They eventually said it had disappered after arriving in Dallas. Amazon did refund my money, but I find it hard to believe such a large shipment could just disapear from Dallas. Ended up buying another TV from a local Sears store. The whole experience was a bummer, even tho Amazon did reimburse me.
I moved my previous combination, a D-Link DI-604 and an Apple Airport Base Station, to my workplace so I needed a new router at home. The previous combination worked great so I thought there would be no problem with going with another D-Link router.The DI-524 proved to be worthless in two ways. First, and more importantly, the router kept randomly blocking webpages, necessitating repeated DHCP releases and resets. Two calls to D-Link's outsourced tech support line were completely unhelpful. I tried resetting the router, changing the MTU settings, flushing the DNScache, playing with UPnP and DDNS settings, all to no avail. Calls to my ISP were similarly unhelpful, although it was obviously not a problem on their end as plugging the computer straight into the ethernet feed resolved the problem.Second, the router has only fair signal strength. I placed the unit upstairs in my home's home networking box and just being downstairs (right below it) would cut signal strength in half.Since it took me two months to figure all this out, Amazon won't accept a return, and I am stuck with a half-working router.I bought a Linksys WRT-54G router, and although it is much larger (and thus a little harder to fit inside the networking box), it works flawlessly with no blocked pages, no significant need to mess with any settings out of the box, and great signal strength (full strength or slightly below where signal was half for the DI-524). (...).
These are definitely fakes. I did some homework and found out that there are a lot of fakes out there of this model. There are sites dedicated to the fake cx300s, so shame on me for being too trusting. I compared these headphones to images of the real thing from the manufacturers website, and they are definitely counterfeit.
The quality of the screen itself was fine, but the adhesives used to stick it to the monitor were very low quality -- a hard plastic equivalent of cellophane tape, definitely not high enough quality for repeated application and removal. Further, the one I received had clearly been returned before, and large portions of the adhesive were covered in a gummy substance similar to duct tape residue.I had to ship the product back to the seller at my expense.
This unit is a good wireless access point but a really lousy router and gateway. The worst flaw is that it can't handle too many connections, otherwise internet applications like Internet Explorer won't be able to connect to ANY web site! The WAN (DSL) connection also disconnects several times during the day for some unknown reason. I ended up stacking the unit with a Linksys gateway for my DSL because the Belkin has too many quirks and issues. If you already have a wired DSL/cable router and need wireless ability, this is a good choice, otherwise you can find something better.
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.
I went through THREE of these before I gave up - I thought I was doing something wrong, but when three consecutive zappers fail within two days of putting them up, it's clearly a product problem. Not even worth considering.
What a collossal peice of junk. This is a "printer" in name only. It takes at leat 6 tries to print a simple document because it jams EVERY time. Clear the jam, and you have to start the print job all over. Need an important document for work or school? You better start attemptimg to print at least a week before you need it. Oh, and you should only attempt a print job in day-light hours because this thing is loud enough to wake the dead. It goes through ink quite rapidly. Interesting, considering how seldom it actually prints anything.And scanning? Forget it! I've had this thing for 6 months and it still won't scan. The photo quality is awful-I get better pictures from an old Xerox copier.I gave this one star only because that's the lowest rating Amazon has.
Print quality and speed is great, doublesided and networking capabilities worked fine on Windows and Linux computers, however once this printer jammed (after 75 pages), it was impossible to clear. The little thumbwheel you are supposed to turn to roll the jam out is impossibly stiff and despite spinning it enough in both directions to raise a blister, did nothing to free the jam. The space between the rollers is inaccessible and without special knowledge of the printer, the rollers are impossible to separate in order to clear a jam.I returned the printer - even if a service desk had been able to clear it, I do not want to be able to print at the convenience of a service desk.
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!
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!!
Disney needs to pull these off the shelves of all stores and reimburse those of us who wasted our money on a faulty product. I bought this for my daughter in June '04 for her birthday, and as of a couple of weeks ago, it just stopped working (lasted about 4 months...just past the warranty). It just stopped playing while in the middle of a movie...sounds like the dvd isn't even spinning. I always buy extended warranties (my husband works for Best Buy), but there wasn't one offered for this dvd player. Now, I know why. Save your money, and buy a cheaper, more durable dvd player. It won't be as cute, but it'll probaly last a lot longer!
The WBR-2310 was great for a year, then it started rebooting a couple of times a day. Now, it won't keep a constant connection for more than 40 seconds. What an incredible disappointment to have to buy another router so soon. I have checked the networking forums and the D-Link support site and nothing is working. I cannot maintain a connection long enough to even try changing the settings.
I got this dvd player several months ago to take w/me when I fly. After several very frustrating trips where the thing would either not work at all or would stop working in the middle of a movie (which is even worse!), I returned it. The company was good about sending me a replacement. But I am having the exact same problems with the replacement!! This product not worth buying at 1/10th the price
I give this product a big fat zero, but the minimum rating is 1 star.I'm not a network expert, but I'm tech savvy enough. I've used Netgear hubs and switches in the past when they were blue boxes, and those have always been reliable, but since I bought the WGR614v5, I will NEVER trust Netgear again. If you value your hard earned money, then buy a more reliable brand.My WGR614v5 only functioned "correctly" for one thing, which is vanilla broadband routing. It did not port forward correctly nor some of the other advertised higher functionalities. Also, it would not close ports consistently; I play online games, and the router did not close the port correctly about 25% of the time, which requires power cycling to undo. This drove me up the wall because closing a port is such a basic operation.Firmware upgrade was a terrible experience. My WGR614v5 came with the initial release 1.03 firmware. I checked out their website, and there are firmware files for 1.07 and 1.09 that fixes the port forwarding editing, etc. I proceed to upgrade to fw 1.09, but the router would say that the upgrade was unsuccessful; the router still routed but now would disconnect every 10 to 30 minutes. I'm not talking about the wireless disconnecting because I'm using a hard wire instead of wireless during the upgrade. After many attempts and hardware resets, there was no resolution except reverting back to 1.03. Same thing with 1.07.Netgear support responded several times to my inquiry without solving anything; they stopped responding after a while, then I got a reply about 3 weeks after their last reply asking if I still have the problem. I told them that I resolved the problem by replacing that piece of crap WGR614v5 with one of their competitors' products. My new wireless router (Linksys WRT54GC) port forwarded right out of the box and has been running without any problems whatsoever. It has not left any ports opened after my online gaming sessions. I feel so less stressed by my router now.
I previously owned a similar Griffn iTrip product and hoped that this one would be of the same high quality. It does not live up to expectations. The sound quality is simply terrible as it is unable to transfer clear sound to the speaker. Instead, what accompanies the music, etc, is a noise that can only be described as constant high-pitched radio interference. And, yes, I have tried every open frequency in an attempt to find the best reception. This is just not a good product. I would keep looking. I still am.
I truly regret ever buying this. It was a waste of money, I should have spent a little extra money and got an ipod. It freezes all the time, especially when viewing large pictures or setting a wallpaper. Also, I began getting pissed at it dying on me after only a short period of time, listening to music for 3 hours, on a half full battery, so today I fully charged it and then let it run until it dies. It says it should last 16 hours on audio, it only lasted 7 and a half.Another thing, it is only compatible with Windows XP, you cannot run the software on an older Windows OS or in fact any other OS. I'm saving up for a Mac Book Pro, so when I learned this, this angered me. I wasted over $200 on this piece of junk.
The new iPod with video doesn't have a "docket" next to the earphone plug, so this product just wont fit...
I read the concerns of reviewers, both here and at other popular reseller sites, before making my own purchase. The most prevalent complaint I saw relates to this mouse hibernating after only 7 ~ 8 seconds of inactivity, and then requiring repeated wiggling or clicking before it will re-awaken. I contacted Targus Technical Support about this concern, & after considerable time on hold while that issue was researched, I was told that the problem ONLY existed in early production units, & that everything shipped during the past 5 ~ 6 months was free of that defect. I won't speculate about why I was given incorrect information, but that was ABSOLUTELY WRONG, and this incessant hibernation (Targus calls it mini-sleep) is a deliberate part of the unit's design, since the engineers claim that without it, they couldn't figure-out how to make the batteries last even a full day! Nevertheless, this 'feature' makes for a miserable user experience and has relegated my own purchase to the back of a desk drawer. [...]
I love the small size and its high WAF (Wife Approval Factor), but this little guy just doesn't offer the punch of the unpowered 12" JBL sub it is supposed to replace. I have a pretty big "great" room with cathedral ceilings, so, expecting an 8" sub to do the job was a stretch. If I turn it up all the way, it's almost enough, but not quite.I have read reviews of the Mirage 8" and 10" subs, also in small cases, and they appear to be able to support my larger room with more clarity. For $140 more, of course. So, lesson learned...the cheapest isn't always the least expensive. (OK, I've learned that lesson about 100 times now, but I'm a slow learner).Be careful: Electronics Expo, a Marketplace vendor here with the cheapest price as of January, 2011, wants a 20% restock fee for any "open box" returns. Word to the wise: if you're ordering from anyone other than Amazon, you should first read their return policy! Unlike with Amazon, you can't just "try it and return it if I don't like it" with some of these companies, at least not without paying a $35 restock fee in this case, plus return shipping.
I tried every frequency possible and even the international freq's that aren't used in the U.S. and I still couldn't get a static free signal. I tried this in multiple cars as well with no luck. I would not recommend this to anyone. I had another cheap off name FM transmitter that worked 10x better then this garbage (until it broke).
I loved this product. It kept track of all my appointments, my contacts, and any notes I ever needed. I always carried it in my back pocket, and it held up very well. I loved the desktop software that came with it. I'd check my e-mail, update my desktop calendar, and hotsync my Palm.When my computer died I purchased the latest and greatest desktop, only to discover that Palm won't release any drivers for a 64-bit operating system. Now, this is a useless brick to me. I'll avoid purchasing another Palm product in the future.
I bought these speakers thinking they were decent but the tweeters blew in the first day. The mid basses both blew as well. They are trash.
I was not happy with the product. Contacted Best Buy who told me they would contact you to refund my money and that I should just throw the product away. I have not received credit on my American Express account yet.
After months of research I finally decided to buy the Samsung 4665. When I hooked up the TV I was not blown away by the image I saw. The TV did not look much better than my old 480p TV. There was severe noise in the background and around the main images. After a week or two of debate I realized that I had to return the TV since I was not happy. I instead decided to spend some extra money and get the sony XBR4. This purchase was well worth it and it looks amazing...this also showed that it was not my cable source but the Samsung that looked not so good. I guess you get what you pay for since this was the cheaper TV.
I don't want to buy a discontinued product,the factory abandon this for a better line,I can not get full options and I dont have support because it is old and have many problems reason of discontinued.
Cables received were not the high quality, 6-foot, flat, 18 gauge wire , &#34;Dell&#34; brand advertised. They were generic, shorter (5-foot length), and round, not flat. They had no identification on them and I had doubts about their quality.I returned them and ultimately received a refund. When I asked about simply replacing them with the &#34;Dell&#34; cables offered in their advertisement, I was told these were all they carried.Why are they advertising things they don't have? This process took over 2 weeks to resolve and I was seriously wondering if I would ever get my money refunded. I did and they refunded the shipping as well, as I had requested.Some folks would call this a &#34;bait and switch&#34; tactic. I'm sorry to say that I can't recommend doing business with these folks and I will avoid them in the future.
I bought this camera and with it being 4mp I thought this would be a good starter camera. When I opened the box I could not believe the poor quality of this camera, it looked like a cheap plastic childs camera that is worth about $10. The flash worked only when it wanted too and the buttons would stick. It also paused for about 4 sec. between pictures. The pictures were blurry so needless to say I sent it back. Please stay away from this camera. Very poor camera.
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 use this printer/fax very sparingly because of the problems. One, the ink disappears after very little usage; The cartridges are so poor that the ink is simply drying out. Very, very, very disappointed. I have older, smaller printers that the ink last 5X longer! Secondly, the memory light has a mind of its own. it lights up saying there is a document in memory, when you go thru the step process to print from memory, there is nothing there. I've powered down/up hoping it will reset, but theres that light again. after abt a week, it goes out! Third, the fax documents will shift and cut off the bottom of a page. I've tested this with Canon customer svc where they would fax a doc to me and sure enought the bottom is cut off. NOT AT ALL HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Garmin StreetPilot c550 Vehicle GPS NavigatorThis product is literally useless or the piece I received is defective. It takes long time - 10 to 15 minutes to find a satellite in open air and facing sky. It gives directions taking small roads instead of highways and state routes even when HIGHWAY box is selected. Ultimately it misleads. A PIECE OF GARBAGE CONSIDERING PRICE I PAID.I WANT TO RETURN IT AND GET FULL REFUND FOR IT.
I bought this WGR614 router from Best Buy on 12/27/2010. Now today 7/12/2012 the power supply cord failed. I connected another power supply and the router works again. Went shopping for a new power supply cord at RadioShack and it costs $24.00. $24 Bucks for a cord when a replacement router is $23.49 from a 3rd party seller at Amazon!!!!Why after only a 1- years would the power supply fail? It has no moving parts??So much for buying Netgear routers. Today I bought a Belkins N300 as Netgear lost this customer.Belkin N300 Wireless N Router (Latest Generation)Thanks Amazon for giving me the platform to voice my opinion.
I've had this for about two weeks and it's already shutting off every 5 minutes. This would be more useful if you chopped off the FM transmitter and wanted to use it as an overpriced USB charger.
I decided to buy this camera on November 26th because I read a couple of positive reviews, and fortunately I paid $69.90.At the moment of this review the price is $149.99.I want to remark that this is probably the worst camera I ever tried. The main characteristic is the bad quality.Following you will find a few important issues that will make you save your money.1- The shutter lag to get the camera ready for the first shot take about 7 seconds.2- The shutter lag shot to shot is about 8 seconds.3- The shutter lag shot to shot with flash is about 24 seconds.4- The picture quality is extremely bad.5- The flash needs about 22 seconds to be ready for the first shot.6- If you do not hold the camera for about 3 seconds while shooting a picture the image will be blur and fuzzy.7- It is not autofocus, it is fixed focus.8- Clips quality is as bad as the pictures.9- Batteries pop out.I will keep updating this comments.Good Luck !P.S. I just noticed that the two 5 stars reviews are written by persons that just review products for the manufacturer of this camera. In the future, I will have to check the reviewers list before taking it seriously.UPDATE JANUARY 8TH, 2006Just tried for one week the underwater casing, it is very solid, and much better quality than the camera.
I tried to finesse a HP replacement cartridge with a knock-off from Verbatim. It failed miserably. The print quality was unreadable. I blame myself for not reading the other reviews warning that this product was not a suitable alternative--the wisdom of the crowd wins again. To repeat what others said, it simply does not work well. Spend the extra dollars on an HP product for an HP printer, they engineered it that way.
To say these are total [...] would be an understatement. They are slightly to big therefore will not fit on my standard ipod earbuds.
I am underwhelmed. There is bass to this, yes. But that is not nearly all that is required for high quality sound. These are comparable to any other $19 set found at the local discount store. I can't explain all the raves--"the emperor has no clothes" maybe? The marketing of these is very appealing, so maybe people are hearing what they expect to hear, rather than what they actually hear. If you are after a $20 set, that is what you will get with these. And I'm not complaining--it would be crazy to complain that a set of headphones that cost $20 is only worth $20. But I am not raving either.
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.
This is a standard a.v. selector, made by monster cable. Monster cable does make some of the best cables around, they are all I use for my audio, even though they are a lil pricey. But monster means quality. But.... Its just not worth the price tag on this thing! For top of the line quality nothing beats this, but if you can afford this then you can afford a t.v. with 4 s video inputs such as the top of the line sony wega, so why not spend your money on that? Its good quality, but I think I'll spend my money for the $50 rca one, or even find another one for less, but if you got money to burn on a selector, go ahead, but the money can buy alot better things.
If you plan on buying this pouch, I would suggest that you plan ahead. The major drawback to this is you cannot pack the extra lenses or the battery charger. The good side of this pouch is that it's nice to bring along if you plan on just having fun with the Coolpix 880. You can whip out your camera from this pouch, snap a few pics, and then place it back. This isn't a major purchace decision (I mean come on, this is only a fraction of what the camera itself costs) so you might as well purchase this, but then again this isn't the most innovative product either.
paper paper paper its 2010 we are still useing paper in speakers sounds ok i fell like i will blow them becuz of the paper but for paper it sounds ok and for 12 bucks i guess its ok if u only hook them up to ur deck dont use a amp the paper!
cant figure out how to use,instruction book not very good at description,need help to figure this out,contact me as to helping
After using this for a year or a bit more with great success, the unit would no longer charge the batteries and kept running indefinitely. I called Duracell and received a coupon for a new charger, which also did not work correctly. They do get points for having good customer service.
Am on my second unit. CCD camera sensor died on first one within a week of indoor use.Second unit has problems as well - locks up/has to be restarted constantly. Seems to be overheating, because if I power cycle the unit all the lights are on - must wait about 10-15 minutes to get it back and operational.Am unable to view cam image from my local LAN when cam resides across a Linksys wireless ethernet bridge. Other devices across that bridge are fine, so it seems a problem with the unit. I had hoped to use several of these across the bridge but obviously this isn't going to be possible.Image quality is terrible. Grainy, and out of focus, even at highest quality settings.Software limitations prevent you from easily embedding your camera window inside a custom webpage, and even then it seems you might only be able to do it from IE (the cam stream is delivered to a custom ActiveX control).Spotty documentation, which is typical of Linksys products.
I've owned mine for 2 months and all of that time has been spent driving around with it in my car trying to get it fixed or exchanged since it hasn't work since day one. Some Dream System. The 'authorized' repair center is a total joke as well. After being at the repair center for 6 weeks, i get a call saying they can not fixed the system and that I need to send it back to Sony in texas. I get to pay for the boxes, packaging material and the shipping yeah!!!! And i haven't even watched a movie yet
I wish I had positive feedback for this.. but no do not buy it.. I didn't think they were any different so I got this one.. the sound quality when using this adapter is baaad. end of discussion
I wanted to use this as a backup device. However, when I copy files to it I always get a message that the transfer is not working and the files are not recoverable. Two disks insist that they are write protected. I have not been able to find that helps on the Castlewood site. This is the external USB 2.2 G drive
compusa salesman handed me the 2x1 switch after I told him that my printer is a multifunction, saying it was compatible. guess what - it is NOT. the one time I didn't keep the packaging - they won't take it back. the unit actually works fine as long as I manually switch computer cables. which defeats the whole point of a switcher.
The cartridge only lasted after 2 sheets of paper. They are cheap quality: Very sketchy product.
I consider myself a pretty tech minded guy, I know what I'm doing when I use a computer or listen to a music CD. I'm a pro-sumer, something of a connoisseur of the digital realm. Like many in my field then, I enjoy using high quality cables- it just makes sense when you're using expensive hardware. You can imagine my delight then, when I awoke to the sound of what I thought was the postman attempting to deliver my Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable. I first noticed something out of the ordinary was happening whilst walking down the stairs to answer the door and sign the delivery form. Despite the privacy glass surrounding my front door, I clearly made out that this was not my usual postman, but a large group of people bathed in seemingly pure white light. I gingerly opened the door and to my amazement was greeted by Jesus Christ himself and all twelve of his disciples. Naturally I assumed I had died in my sleep and Jesus had come to aid my ascension to heaven, however before I could ask Jesus to confirm this he and his disciples began to file into my house, sweeping me along in the confusion. The thirteen-strong group proceeded directly to the kitchen, whereupon Jesus picked up my washing up bowl and passed it around amongst his disciples. With a mixture of horror and fascination, I watched as each of the disciples pricked their thumbs and allowed a few drops of blood to fall into the bowl. Once the bowl had been passed amongst all the disciples, Christ placed it on the floor at his feet. I recoiled in fear as he pulled a large bread knife from the dishwasher, but rather than finish me off as I expected, Jesus slowly raised the knife and gently cut a single lock of hair from his head. Christ then soaked the lock of heavenly hair in the blood of the twelve disciples until it become saturated. Now swollen with holy blood, Jesus removed the hair from the bowl and produced two connectors from his pocket, which he promptly soldered to both ends of the dripping cable. Unfortunately when Christ went to actually plug in what was now clearly my Denon AKDL1 cable for me, it appeared I'd been sent a faulty model, so he said he'd ship out a new one for me next week for no extra charge, hence my conclusion: exceptional service, marred by the hit and miss results of top-of-the-line production processes.
Initially I thought this was a great product. However, I expected it to last more than 4 months. If you buy this product, make sure you get an extended warranty because you will be returning it several times during the two years of the warranty, and the Creative warranty is only good for 90 days. Also, the Creative company just ignores you if you complain. Not a company that stands behind its products!!!
3 monkeys typing randomly on 3 computers for 3 hours could've produced software that was better than what's included with this piece of junk.You can't just resize and copy your own photos to the keychain -- they force you to use their custom software, and it's unintuitive and difficult to use. For example, you can't select all of the photos in a directory and load them all at once; you need to click "Add" 60 times to add 60 photos (which is the max you can put on the keychain). Not only that, but the instruction manual doesn't even describe the interface properly. They must've made changes to the software since publishing the manual.The image quality is extremely poor; only close-ups of faces appear with any detail. Its only saving grace is that it's only $10, and that it works, more or less.
Can't say anything about the quality of the product -- bought them as Christmas Gifts.I can say that I will never fall for a bundle pricing offer again -- these were offered at a bundled price of $1.99 if purchased with the digital frames I bought -- the shipping was separate and when added made them far more expensive than I could have purchased locally.
I bought these to replace a pair of Sennheisers that needed to be sent in for replacement. I ran all of one block with these. The problems are as follows:1. The headphones do not stay in place. This is especially true if you turn your head from side to side.2. The headphones I received were poorly finished; an edge of the rubber seal on the ear piece scratched the inside of my ear. It did not help that they kept shifting in my ear as I moved my head around.3. I felt tons of cord bounce on my collar and on the back of my neck.Try it before you make your decision. It might save you twenty bucks.
Don't buy this if you using Windows 2003. The SUnMapLS_IP_EBP_16 error will kill you.
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.
I've had one of these for some time for my iPod Nano gen 4, and it worked fine.A few weeks ago I bought a second for my wife's same iPod. The new one stopped charging after a week. I plugged it into the iPod, and nothing happened.The first one that had been good, at about the same time the new one died, decided to leave one of its prongs in the wall outlet when I removed it.Also, the plastic has a cheap feel to it.The search for a good quality charger for the Nano gen 4 continues.
These ear buds are an inexpensive compromise at getting better quality sound from Ear buttons. The Bass is not very strong. Sound quality is acceptable. However, the lack of a carrying container or pouch, plus the fact that they are poor at eliminating external noise, such as airplane engine noise, makes them a poor choice for air travel.
I will admit that my negative experience with this pressure cooker is partially my fault. I didn't realize that this model did not have a quick release. I should have noticed this from the photo so it is really my fault. I thought all modern day pressure cookers had quick release valves. I have an eight quart pressure cooker by Presto and I am in love with it. That is why I stuck with the same brand. I wanted to get something smaller to cook smaller portions of food.I also didn't like how I had to screw the handles into place. I want something that has permanently attached handles. I'm going to send this item back and buy another eight quart pressure cooker by Presto. I can't seem to find any smaller sized pressure cookers that have a quick release option. If anyone does, please let me know by leaving a comment or messaging me.
This product did not fit my fax machine. The description said it was compatible with my model.
Based on the reviews, I bought this cord because it sounded like it would be very good quality. however, it seems like I got the lemon in the bunch. My cord had problems with ghosting of images on displays. I tried it on 3 different monitors just to confirm it was the cord. Currently, I am in the process of trying to return the cord, and I will update my review if I receive a better cord. In other reviews, it sounds like lots of people got cords that worked well, but I thought I would just warn that they aren't all great.
I went through 2 of these. Both were very nice before they blew out. They last me a little less than a year. They deliver a nice loud crisp sound especially for their small package but they don't last their lifetime which does not work for me.
It states its got a dynamic mic. It does not. It has an electret mic and a battery box in series with the microphone to provide power. It states the phones are noise cancelling - not really. They reduce outside noise passively by covering your ears, but there is no active noise cancellation. This is not the product it appears to be.
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.
Purchased this MP3 player in April 2005. Worked great for twelve months - then I had a problem - it was stuck in FM mode, and I could not turn it off (unless I pulled out the batteries each time). Went to the Creative Labs web site for support - nothing there to help my situation - then I sent an email - and they told me that they WOULD NOT ASSIST ME, and then refered me back to the web site. They also gave me a phone number to call - but that IT WOULD COST ME [...] EVERY 30 MINUTES OF "SUPPORT" THAT THEY PROVIDE!!!!So now my MP3 player is no longer functional, and I need to buy a new one.If you value customer service - STAY AWAY FROM CREATIVE LAB PRODUCTS
Don't pay more than 20.00 for this thing . I got 3 for my family and only after 2 hours did I get THIS THING TO WORK SOMEWHAT they sold this whit out really testing it.
If all you want is a GPS, sure it works fine, even with reasonably heavy tree cover. I've only seen one glaring track error, on a recent ride out and back along a shoreline trail, where two miles of one leg is shown a few hundred yards out into the lake.However, the UI is non-sensical and the "get started guide" useless. I don't get why Garmin supposedly has a reputation for good UI.Take the back-light button: who in their right minds makes a back-light button bring up the back-light UI and not the back-light?The clock is even funnier. You'd think a GPS would know where it is, and thus the time zone, but no, on the Idaho Panhandle twenty miles west of the Montana border the clock will be off not one, but two full hours.By the way, the top right button is the primary button you're supposed to use, and you'll just have to circle through 8 UI screens to go back and forth between the two screens you want.Finally, the MapSource Topo software is well past useless: it can't even provide driving directions to trail heads for the small fraction of logging roads it knows about (only some of which actually exist.)When you're in the woods you'll really wish the topo lines were distinguishable on screen from fire roads and you could toggle between a zoomed in and a zoomed out version of the map.The good news is I have yet to be eaten by a grizzly bear or any of the theoretically endangered wolves who've taken to howling at all hours of the night just up the hill from my house.
This device just did not work for me. I needed a selector switch, saw that this SKU has had mixed reviews and took a chance. The Toslink cable from my cable converter box provided a signal (could see the red fiberoptic light) however this box seems to reduce the signal strength such that my Yamaha receiver did not get a strong enough signal. As a test, I bypassed the Nyrius box by holding the two Toslink cables end-to-end and the fiberoptic signal passes thru just fine...so it looks like this box is the root cause.I would not recommend this box. Amazon took the box back and promptly refunded my money. It was good to see that Amazon's return policy was easy, however what I really want is a box that works.
Nice camera but Windows XP users should be advised that this camera does not support XP drivers and will not work with Windows XP. I wish I had known this prior to purchase. Panasonic says that XP drivers will be ready in early Summer of 2002. We can only hope.
I bought this CD player when looking for a way to play radio programs I burn to a CD as MP3's. It would be perfect for that, but for some strange reason, the first one of these I bought began losing power. It would just shut off for no reason, and it was definitely some kind of power loss because I had to reset the volume and navigate back to the track after hitting Play again. I contacted customer support and I would have to send the unit in for diagnosis. There are costs involved in all that and I figured that since the price I originally paid for this model ($99) had dropped to $59, I might as well just replace it. So I bought a new one of the same model and the power fails on it, too! This is with fresh batteries or even with a power adapter. I cannot figure it out. I even replaced the cassette adapter I use in my car and the power still dies. When you're listening to a talk MP3 that's 40 minutes long, having the power fail at 36 minutes is very annoying because the fast-forward function doesn't work well at all. You have to hold down the fast-forward for about 20 seconds just to advance one minute. A time skip feature would be more useful. Hit the Skip button and jump ahead one minute. Hold it down and jump ahead three minutes per second.I've decided to return the D-NE510 and I'm going to pay more for the NE710 model. If that oen also fails, I'm going to abandon the Sony brand altogether.
I simply found it too large for DSC H7. You would not like to carry such a huge camera bag either on your shoulder or the belt. A bad design by Sony.Thankfully, Amazon returned it for free :-)
My husband bought this system brand new for me in 2009, the unit was manufactured July 02, 2008. I just threw it away tonight because it suddenly went haywire. I have used this unit many times in the last 3 years and never had any problems with it. I have moved it around my house several times and it has always performed perfectly. I moved it to a different room in my house last week and now suddenly it has started to malfunction. The remote control has stopped working even after a battery change, the volume adjusts to the highest level of 32 as soon as I turn the unit on and will not come down with the remote or manually, it plays 15 seconds of a song then shuts itself off. I have reset it, unplugged it, moved it back to the room I moved it out of, taken it apart, checked the wiring, nothing is burnt, scorched, loose, out of place. It is a mystery to me and the only other thing I figure can be wrong is it is simply a malfunction of the control boards inside. Oh well, it was great while it lasted but I will not be buying another one. I'll spend the extra money on a better quality and well known product this time.
I bought the rack to mount two standard size Dell Servers made for a rack along with two other servers that I already have. I obtained two sets of standard size sliding rails so the Dell servers could slide out if we needed to work on them. When we attempted to install the servers we found that the width of the rack where the server was to be mounted was 17 1\2 inches. It was 1\4 inch too narrow. We called the manufacturer and they confirmed that the rack was too narrow, something that we already knew to be the case or strongly suspected it. After spending the time assembling the rack, we now are taking it apart to send it back.It appears to be the result of a bad weld due to the width not being measured properly by the manufactuer.
Our five year old HP 2100 was relocated out from under us and replaced with this model. I miss the old one. I wanted to like this machine; it is quicker by a good amount. It seems less likely to jam when doing two-sided copies. There, I said something nice about it. Here comes the rest. The main paper tray does not accept envelopes. You're supposed to feed them one at a time into tray #1, a cantankerous option at best, as my success rate with that feed is about 50%. I'll second the earlier report about the occasional need to shut down and restart. The print on ours has begun coming out crooked despite properly set guides on the main tray. The back side of the pages smudge with toner resulting in unacceptable back-to-back printing. I'm looking for an alternative and suggest the same to anyone considering this model.
Like many other reviewers, my mouse's left button broke after a few weeks. I'd click once and it would register as if the button was being held down. This happens randomly (about every 20 clicks). It becomes mind-numbingly annoying. I'll probably buy a new (different brand of) mouse and be done with it.Also, battery life is POOR. If you buy this mouse, better buy a crate of AAA batteries. Blah!
I found the headphones to be quite nice until they stopped working. Apparently JBL makes no attempt at customer service for low cost items. In fact They are not even listed or mentioned in their catalogs and leave no contact information. This was my last JBL purchase. There are many high quality Audio manufactures out there. I have never written a bad review but forewarned is forearmed.
The belt clip on the back of this holster just came off one day. I just didn't understand how that could have happen.
If you have money to burn, buy this DVD media. Memorex makes decent DVD-R's, but their dual layer discs are just horrible. I do video editing part time, so I get to burn many DVD's in any given month. These are by far the worst I have ever used. Yes, they are cheap, but you will end up throwing many of them away. It isn't worth the investment or the trouble. I now use Verbatim and I have no regrets.
Please pay attention to the negative reviews. I purchased this product because a) it was less expensive than comparable products, 2) it was small, and 3) I could get it from Amazon.com.After fiddling with the item for a while, I called support. The bridge came with version 1.0 of the firmware (purchased Oct. 24, 2004), so I don't care what some folks say, not all units are shipping with firmware v.2.My problem was with functionality-after a lot of fiddling, I decided to turn MAC address filtering off to see if the bridge worked. It did. Turn MAC address filtering back on, and it stopped working. Quadruple-checked the MAC address I had on the allow list, and yes, it was the same.Called tech support. Got hung up on once, and the other time was told that I had to register before receiving support. Nice try-I can't get online without the bridge working! After (politely, not rudely pointing this out, was told "Please hold to see what I can find out" and was disconnected.Hours later, I called again, for the third time. Got to speak to someone who seemed to be nice. He tried to solve my problem, but after a certain point (maybe 5-7 minutes), he started rushing me off the phone. "Here is your case number, please call us back if it still doesn't fix the problem." Now, bear in mind that I was on hold for about 20 minutes, and this wasn't my first call to try to speak to someone, so all in all I was killing at least an hour of my day. He was desperately trying to hang up, and actually said "If this doesn't help, there's nothing we can do." then following up on that comment with "If you call back we can contact Tier 2 support and they will call you back." This all for a configuration change that took literally 20 seconds.Anyway, I'm ranting, so my apologies. Please learn from my (and other's) mistakes and DO NOT buy this product! You'll end up, like me, raving and ranting in a public forum.
I have the QuickCam Ultra and several QuickCam Fusion webcams. The glass optics in the Ultra does give a better image than typical webcams but both the Ultra and Fusion webcams have been and are still crippled as a result of driver problems[...]If and when the driver issues are resolved, the glass optics, right light (low light) technology and echo canceling microphone technology of the Fusion Webcam will result in a superior webcam experience.
I purchased this sleeve to protect my Dell Latitude 14 inch, when received was very pleased. It protected my computer very nicely. But after using it only a few times (3 or 4) one of the teeth on the zipper broke. Now I can only zip one side up to the broken zipper and the other side to the broken zipper. I guess you get what you pay for.
The battery worked fine for about 9 months (the length of the warranty period), then stopped holding a charge and had to be replaced. Convenient timing, and pretty disappointing from a buyer's perspective. Won't go with these guys again.
I was greatly anticipating the arrival of this AC adapter for my Apple PowerBook G4 laptop because my old one died so I was without a computer for about ten days, a low period in my life. But I got no consolation because this adapter did not work no matter which outlet I plugged it in to. And it has a three prong plug so not all my outlets can accept it and it needs a big, heavy three prong extension cord. Also, the cord that connects the computer to the adapter is short so it comes with a short extension cord, which doesn't work well because the adapter weighs down the cord if it is dangling in mid-air. I ended up going to the Apple store and buying their AC adapter for $79, which works very well, has a long, thin power cord with the adapter attached to the plug, and it is beautiful to behold. The only good thing I can say about this purchase is that when I returned it amazon.com gave me a full refund promptly.
Okay, I bought this player because of a little extra capacity, and it seemed better than the Creative Labs player. I wanted to use it with Napster. Boy was I WRONG..... After TWO days of use, when I turned it on it said that 'critical files were missing'. I went to the website for help. That is the WRONG place to go if you have an Iriver. It gave me a specific fix for my problem; I guess many people have had it. So much for quality control. The problem was the firmware update didnt work. So, I went for further support. The 'support robot' on the site kept bringing me back to the firmware update that didnt work. Okay, so I call the 800 'tech support' number. I got NO ANSWER several times! No answer on an 800 tech support line? WOW! Now I'm pissed. An 800 number that doesn't work and a tech support robot that doesnt help. So, I had to E-mail my issue to the 'e-mail tech support. That was 8 days ago; I have received no answer, to repeated e-mails asking for help. So, now I have to work with my credit card company to not pay this charge, and I cant believe that it had to come to this. DONT BUY THIS PLAYER IF YOU WANT SUPPORT. Its a crap shoot; it may work fine, but if it doesnt you are on your own--no one at Iriver is interested in helping, and they KNOW about the problem...and I can only guess that they KNOW their fix doesnt work. WORST experience I have had with any electronic brand folks--stay away!!!!!
During installation, when the box popped up saying this product was not certified to work on Windows XP, they weren't kidding. The drivers never finished installing, and I had to actually pull the battery out of my laptop twice to get the CD to stop spinning. With the card in the slot, my Windows booted into safe mode every time, and the computer's performance became very sluggish. Once I pulled out the card, everything seemed fine. Linksys' web site was of no help, as it had the same driver which came in the box. After wasting two hours of my life on this mess, I took it back to the store and re-installed my &quot;old&quot; 11b system. My advice: try again in a few months after someone else has debugged this garbage. I will say that the 54g router was a snap to set up, but without an equivalent card for my laptop, the router too had to go back to the store.
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.
I purchased this from the local cable company because, as they so subtly implied, they would not be responsible for a product I did not purchase from them. What a racket! This piece of junk started giving me problems in the first year. Of course, the cable company blamed it on Netgear and Netgear blamed it on the cable company. It finally completely died as soon as the warranty was up. Again, Netgear refused to take any responsibility and the cable company wants to sell me another Netgear product! Netgear customer support was a joke. Not only could I barely understand the person I was speaking with in India but I was told there was nothing he could do about the problem and to contact my cable company. DO NOT BUY NETGEAR PRODUCTS!!
Well, It worked &quot;OK&quot; for about a year. All of the sudden it stopped working after the warranty was completed. Did not work well with virus software installed and never create CD-ROMs at the max speed. Overheated and crash the computer several times before it completely died. Buy something else!!!!!!
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.
This wheel would not activate the steering with Legends of Grand Prix. However, at least it vibrated. I then tried it with another racing game that I downloaded on the Internet, and it wouldn't even vibrate. It's on the way back to Amazon, and I bought another low cost wheel to see if I can get some steering with Legends of Grand Prix. Maybe I'll get a better wheel in the future such as a Logitech Driving Force for playing Sim games. As other reviewers have noted, there is no manual with an explanation of any of the buttons on the Genius wheel. I looked on the Thrustmaster site, and the Ferrari Universal 5-in-1 that I just purchased from Amazon does have an Adobe manual in the Technical Support Section. I was able to access the manual after creating an account, and it gave some explanation of the push buttons on the steering wheel and using the "D Pad." This manual could be more complete, but it offers hints that can be followed up somewhat on the Internet. The manual might be of use to those with functioning Genius wheels since the wheels look identical.
I bought one of these and unpackaged it as soon as it arrived. After plugging it in and turning the power on, the display read "PROTECT" and then shut down. I tried it again with the same results. There is nothing about this, even what "PROTECT" means, in the manual.I'm assuming that the unit had a short somewhere and this is it's way of protecting the rest of the circuitry. All I know is that I just bought an amp will not stay on, which is useless to me. None of the other reviews here mentioned this but, when I did a quick web search, several other recent buyers are experiencing the same problem.This thing is now packed up and ready for the UPS guy to pick up. What a waste!
Advertised as fitting a 2004 Chevy Venture, that was not the case. Worthless to me. As always it arrived in a timely manner and in good condition, and the price was great. Unfortunately it didn't fit!
I agree with everything the previous reviewer stated - with one addition. Mine DID quit after less than a year from the date of purchase.
I had the Z22 for 2 months before it crashed. I emailed Customer service and they were helpful. I did a Hard reset and all was well for a few days now it crashes about 3 times a week and I am going to send it in to Palm for serviceing but am buying a HP Ipac to replace it and will use the Z22 as a back up.I am not planning to buy any morePalm PDAs for a while.
DOES NOT WORK ON VISTA. SOOOOO disappointed because my laptop sound completely disappeared with Vista upgrade (save for the Windows startup music). I thought this new sound card would bring my sounds back. Might have, but it says not compatible with Vista. I guess I'll be getting a new computer. :(
If you want a camera that is slow as a snail this is the one!!
I thought i killed it by cursing its horrid picture quality on SD channels, Its retarded lack of a second HD input. And not to mention its constant whinning i hit the thing on the top of the cabnit (not very hard) to stop it from making noise and it just GD DIES ON ME!. I took it back to get my 549.99 and purchased the SAMSUNG TXP-2775HF. EFFFF PANNY!
This is the second non-workable COBY radio I purchased from Amazon this month. The clock and the display do not function, at all.COBY radios are total junk and selling them is cheating consumers.I will not return either radio (too much trouble) as a lesson to myself.DO NOT BUY COBY>Shame on Amazon for selling this kind of cheating Junk.
This is not really a portable TV because it has no TV antenna. It is made to be connected to an antenna source - like cable. I tried buying a TV antenna but the rabbit ears it needs are nearly as big as the unit which means I no longer have a portable unit that can be carried in one hand - I really wish it came with a TV antenna - I do not understand what the manufacturer was thinking! I won't buy Memorex again.
I was forced to give this product a star to post my comments.I work in the Professional Audio Industry and my company actually sells a good quanity of Denon-Marantz Professional products, and we have always felt that their product gives good value for the money. After seeing this item from their sister consumer division I have to say I think we may have to reconsider our use of Denon's product.I have to ask do they have this product leftover from some government contract with NASA or DOD? Those are the only people I can think of that would be silly enough to buy this item. Can anybody say $500.00 hammer?
I honestly didn't have high hopes for this when I bought it but I was desperate for a way to listen to my mp3 player in the car. In a nutshell, the sound quality is not even close to my standards. I even switched it to international mode so that I could access the 87.9 frequency and there is still too much static. It sounds like you're listening to a radio station that is on the verge of being out of range.
i don't recommend this product
Had these for a few years and sounded nice. It's a bit heavy. Then, the plastic cracked where the swivel is. Made of cheap plastic. Beware!
I know much about routers, and this is one of those bad ones. Lifetime warranty?? Maybe so but when the support treats you like a five year old and has to make sure you have rebooted it and upgraded the firmware in EVERY email, it gets irritating. It took me about 3 months to get a replacement. It also disconnects around 4 -10 times per day. Resetting it is a real pain and since my computer is on a different floor than the router, I can say i sure do get my excersise. When it does stay connected the Strength doesnt go past Low and the speed wont go past 18.0 Mbps. I'm maybe only 15 feet away from it. This is a very sad router overall.
I too thought this was a good TV, paying well over $800.00 for it about two years ago. Much like others who have reviewed this product the picture suddenly went black on my set although the sound and other commands still worked.To make a long story short I am very dissapointed with Toshiba and the costly suggestions on fixing this model so I went out and bought an LG which I love.For now the Toshiba is serving as a very fashionable 32 inch "radio". Just a word of caution to those that might be considering this model.
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
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.
Don't waste your money on this junk. The first one arrived and it was already leaking in the box. After contacting their Customer Service, I was told to return it to the retailer for replacement (at my expense of course) and if the retailer wouldn't take it back then Rhinotek would. Got the replacement and used it for a couple of months (light use as the kids were out of school for the summer) and then it stopped printing as though it was empty. Took the cartridge out and found it had leaked all over the inside of the printer. Well, I figure the printer is garbage now as the ink is all over the electric contacts for the cartridge. Still thinking about contacting them about this but I certainly don't want another Rhinotek cartridge, so why bother??
I don't like this product , the computer does not sit comfortable on the stand and it slides, I had to purchase a new one that holds my laptop.
THIS IS SMALLER THAN REGULAR LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND DONT HAVE USB PORTS AND CARD READER EITHER, AS ADVERTISED.I RATED THIS 1 BECAUSE THERE IS NO 0
These do NOT work with:Windows 7Windows Phone 7Android Phones or TabletsiPhoneiPadPlaystation 3In order to use these keyboards, you have to install G-Tech's software on your device. The newest supported phone operating system is Windows Mobile 6.5, with the latest supported phone being the HTC Touch, which came out way back in 2007. If your phone is newer than 4+ years old, this keyboard will not work with it.As for computers, unless you are still using Windows XP (which is now over 10 years old), this is not going to work. Though it calls itself a "bluetooth keyboard," no bluetooth devices recognize it without the proprietary G-Tech software being installed first, which basically means it is not officially a "bluetooth" keyboard. None of my devices can see these keyboards to connect to them.Save your money. Though these look cool, they are useless if you have any newer technology to connect them to. I can't even advise for how well they work since nothing is compatible with them any longer.
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.
I now have two 40Gb players and have used them alot in order to fault find my Firwire connection problem....I have done all the A-B-C's off fault finding including updating my software, drivers etc but all without success.Both players suffer from a firwire connection problem. Windows XP dings when the connection is made almost everytime without fail, but the software which reads the contents of the player doesn't always recognise its been connected.....very fustrating!! Apart from the fact that I can't always make a good connection between player and PC I have another similar problem. After creating some Wav files internally through its recording feature, I can't always download back to PC when connected to firwire either. I may get a lost connection error box or the transfer will stop part way through and then tell me the player is not connected....Even though I need to overcome these faults in order to keep the unit, I do believe it's one of the best players of it's kind.
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
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.
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.
this headphone only work for my computer but not for my i pod and my sansa radio and i needed for those.
Like so many others, I got 2 years out of mine. The picture is totally black, and only have sound.Do not buy a Toshiba. Shame on them for not admitting there is a problem and doing something for their customers.NEVER AGAIN!
This does not work for Macbook air, 11.6. You see jagged lines on filter surface, makes reading harder for you as well.
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.
Couldn't get it to work, contacted D-Link tech, they couldn't make it work...returned it to amazon.
I got my little gadget three days ago. I had no problem at first. However I did question their manual, which was absolutely no help when trying to figure i2GO out. Every page referred to their website for direction. The first thing I noticed about the website...it wasn't there. Yesterday while I was messing with some speaker cords to plug in for better sound (the speaker is pathetic) my i2GO fell about two feet onto the floor. Since then it has been shutting itself off. I replaced the batteries, and it has been touch and go since.I would not recommend this to anyone because of the bad tech support, and the durability is exaggerated.
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.
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!
At home, I have the most basic windows wireless network possible. Nothing fancy -- I do that all at work. I just want stuff to work so want the easy route. So I got an HP LaserJet 1018 -- a home USB model, similar to some we have at our office, and this wireless print server.It was not terribly bad to set up, assuming you know a lot about networks, wireless, and so on. The "wizard" is quite lame, and the diagnostic support is non-existant (no errors, or logs, or anything to help tell what's working or not). I was able to get it working fine with my wireless network without too much pain, but the last (presumably simple) step of plugging in the printer to the USB port and printing resulted in one of two states: either the print job just stuck in the print queue, or (after scanning the support site and trying a suggestion for a related printer) would just print into nowhere. No errors, no messages, no nothing.I tried with another printer and had exactly the same result. I sent detailed info to the support email address, and got a single "try this and report back" message in response, two days later (not even an attempt to solve, just to diagnose). It was far easier to return this bad product to Amazon than to do further battle.I suggest you look elsewhere and save yourself more than a few hours.
I bought 2 because it was at a great price.. After it was full of DVD,s it was hard to close. The zipper sliped off the case and will not stay shut. When the case is open the DVD,s slide out very easy. And the last thing is, now I have 2 broken dvd cases and three insert because one broke in half. So thanks for nothing Xtreme.
This broke a little while after I got it. I ended up buying one that snaps into a foam keychain from Target and I'm much happier with that purchase.
I've had this hard drive since November 2008. It ran very well up until a month ago. It's very quirky and unreliable as to if your data is in tact. It has a tendency to not respond to deleting or adding files, it gives errors for no reason. Sometimes it doesn't even mount or recognize ANY files on it!And now that I see it sells for only $90 now versus the $130 I paid just 4 months ago really frustrates me.I would stick with Maxtor products even though I had one die on me...which I know any will do after time.I would NOT recommend buying this product no matter how little you pay for it. Why risk data loss?
Be very careful of Amazon.com. Many of the items which they present as sold by Amazon are really sold by third party sellers. They do not stand behind their products or orders. Several times, including this item, Amazon has failed to stand behind products. Several times they failed to deliver products, including this product and did notify me until 2 weeks after I purchased it. This particular time, they told me the product would arrive by 12/4. After waiting almost 2 weeks, they notified me today that they could not fulfill the order. Now I have a problem because I bought this a gift that I need now. BE CAREFUL OF AMAZON. This definitely not the Amazon I have used in the past but seems to be the new Amazon. Order elsewhere from a reputable dealer.
I wish this thing was built better, because when it works it keeps the laptop cool. But I've gone through two now and wouldn't buy another. The USB connector that goes to the laptop is kinda flimsy, and mine pushed all the way through - inevitable since the plug is always sticking out the back of the unit.Most concerningly is that the fan blades are curved and spin towards the curve. This means that if something sticks into the fan, they can catch on the case and completely jam the fan (bending the blade). Or worse: they can snap off and send a dangerous shard of plastic across the room or straight into your crotch. Thankfully, I've only seen the "across the room" option, but I've seen it eject across the room twice. Once those fan blades get a little bent (can happen if a piece of paper or something else gets caught in it), it's just a slow devolution from there.Summary: Works for a few months, and then becomes dangerous.
I just bought this GPs system and it does not work. It says on the box that its for Cassiopia E100 and also on the Pharos web page but it is not for that as the software that comes with it is for Win Ce 3.0 only. Cassiopia E100 is WinCe 2.11 (and its not upgradeable) so in short its false advertisment.I tried to talk to Pharos but no help or reply. Tried to download the older version...its not available.I will most probably return it as it useless to me. Very Very disappointed.
This is a piece of junk...Do not purchase this modem...Refuses to answer...Locks up...Driver XP issues
I River does not make good MP3 players. I suggest you avoid I River. It died after 3 or 4 months. Stick with a I Pod.
I read about 25 reviews about the Audio-Technica headphones before purchasing them and felt confident that I was getting a great set of headphones, well...they may have great sound inside the headset, but for the person next to me to able to hear what I was listening to was unacceptable. I did not even have my iPod at 1/2 volume and others sitting next to me could hear the songs!
I just got a new 25.5 inch Samsung T260 monitor (its an awesome monitor!) and used this cable to hook it up to my Alienware... and it has to be the worst cable produced or something, because the ghosting caused by its low quality is unbearable. Get ANY other cable ever made and it will be better than this one. Horrible Product. I would rate this as a 0 star if I could. Even the radioshaq generic cable was better than this one.
You won't be disappointed with the sound from these headphones, especially if you're looking for bass. They were great for the price, but they just broke on me so quickly. Within a couple of weeks, the 3.5mm jack got bent out of shape from normal everyday usage, causing one of the earpieces to stop outputting any sound at all. The jack eventually broke off, rendering the headphones completely useless. I think it was because of the cheaply made jack + the 90 degree angle design that Sennheiser decided on.BEWARE: You MUST buy these headphones from an authorized dealer (i.e. Amazon.com directly) in order for Sennheiser to repair these for you UNDER WARRANTY, less they charge $30 to $40 for the repair service. DO NOT BUY THESE FROM A1 ACCESSORIES LIKE I DID! Not only will Sennheiser deny repairing the headphones, but they said "A1 Accessories is an unauthorized dealer and a known counterfeiter" when I gave Sennheiser Repair Service a call. Luckily they told me to contact Amazon for a refund, of which I am still waiting for. I researched what the counterfeit CX300s look like, and I think mine were legit. I could be wrong though, explaining why mine broke so fast. Nonetheless, whether or not they were legit doesn't matter. Sennheiser would not even bother to repair them.So, TL;DR these headphones worked well but broke fast, so if you do buy them, get them from Amazon.com DIRECTLY or Sennhieser may not repair them under warranty (they'll charge you a flat fee) or deny even servicing them at all.
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 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.
I will first say that the ability to choose which station you want to us brilliantly better than the numerous iPod transmitters that only let you choose between 4 pre-set frequencies.I will also add that the iTrip is powered through its connection to the iPod iteself and consumes very little of your iPod's power supply, which is also an excellent feature.The only problem is that the stations on which you can broadcast are stored ON your iPod as mp3 files. That means that they appear in your library, and worse, if you are like me and usually like to just listen to your entire library on &quot;shuffle&quot;, what happens is that you will &quot;shuffle&quot; to one of the stations, effectively *changing* the station on which you are broadcasting.This is a supreme pain in the buttocks, because invariably you will find yourself broadcasting on a frequency that is competing with a high-powered radio station in your area, and, worse, you have to suddenly change your car stereo's receiver to match it. You will never realize this is happening until after you are blasting static, though.In the end this fatal flaw makes this device worthless if you like to shuffle.
they sound ok, except what good it's for if earpieces constantly fall out and the head band won't stay put. And how could it be otherwise the way they are build as little speakers rigidly facing forward. I saw some reviewers claiming the opposite, but I think they got confused about the product they are reviewing, or else they have heads shaped to special Sony specifications. I finally lost them somewhere to which I could only say: good riddance.
How do you screw up a mouse? Ask Logitech. NOTE: This Bluetooth mouse requires direct line-of-sight to the USB dongle, and the dongle must be placed no more than 2.5 feet from the mouse...and that's with new batteries. After figuring that out, I spent the remainder of the first week of use trying to get their SetPoint software to work, which crashed with an exception about once a day. I ended up removing the SetPoint software, and the mouse works just as well without it as with it...which isn't very well. The mouse suffers a 1-2 second latency to begin tracking movement when dormant for more than a few seconds. Probably a power-saving feature, but it's very annoying. The only thing good about this mouse is ergonomics, but it isn't worth the hassle. It has me thinking about going back to a wired mouse. Summary: buggy operation, poor reception. Not good if you're a company specializing in computer mice.
I think Monster will probably sue because they came up with the original idea of ripping off the public and now Denon is stealing their concept.
Ive had these ear buds for about 2 monthes now, and just today they decided to break on me. The sound quality of these are outstanding, the fit couldnt be better either. Unfortunatally they arnt put together all that well.They have an "anti tangle wire", which is supposedly to make it so they dont tangle...but the wire is always twisted and forced in a spiral (might be due to the wire spindle it comes with). When it is "trained" to this certain direction (like it my case), the plasic wire, when bent or turned for use, after time will obviously tear both the outer coating and the thin wires beneath.This is a DEFECT. The material they used for the plastic rips badly at the output jack with normal use. So this be a warning to you, if you plan on having any kind of movement with the output jack (which you will unless you just like to keep them in the box)...find a different set of earbuds, OR put electrical tape covering some of the jack and wire...I wish i did it...*tear*Its not rocket science to know that if you bend wire enough it will break, but most coating prevents this. Not in this case with this coating material.Pros: Sound, Accessories, StyleCons: Wire material, WILL tear with normal use, cost(got them for $90, but now they are cheaper)
Looks good, but a little unstable, particularly on carpet. Not falling-over unstable, but shakey. Also, I busted one of the legs a little while trying to hammer home the caster, but if I were more careful this wouldn't have happened. You can't see it and it doesn't appear to affect it at all, so I'm not sending it back.On another note, it was missing a wood screw on delivery. Not a big deal, these are easily replaced, but worth mentioning.Overall, I'm not quite thrilled, but its servicable for my purposes, looks nice enough and was cheap.UPDATE: 10/2010 - After several months of use the table became clearly uneven, and it was discovered that the mechanism that slides up and down got jammed in the wood, rendering the entire unit effectively junk. It was subsequently thrown out.Was never put through more than minor to moderate use and generally never supported more than a mouse & keyboard, so, yeah, buyer beware.
What happens when you try to save too much money?You buy something that doesnt work well, if at all.This HDMI cable picks up all manner of interference, poorly grounded/shielded I suppose.Not usable, Not even worth the hassle of returning it.
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.
All the positive unanimous praise for these got to me, I bought them. Yes there is more detail, not there is not significant bass enough for all the oooo-ing and ahhh-ing in the Monster publicity propaganda and yes I did try them with different earbuds, insert them corrrectly and so on. The bass is OK. It's NOT BIG. It's NOT how Monster describe it and they have the audacity to say they are virtually a new techonogy and so on... Well if this is the best earbuds get (my free Samsung mobile buds were similar and lots less sensitive to positioning inside the ear) and I want better sound. Here's what happened with me...I originally (and unfortunatley) got the monster turbine earphones for Xmas and when I heard these DRE SOLO in a demo in Dixons at Manchester Airport and compared them to the turbines I instantly changed over to DRE BEATS SOLO because of the huge difference in bass and overall quality. Now I listen to the bass and FEEL the bass actually physically giving my ears an ear massage!I tried Shure earphones up to and including the 5 series and was not overly impressed comparing them to my standard phones. After a lot of research on the web I decided the monster turbines were exactly what I wanted... monster say they have huge bass and excellent clarity bringing out more detail. The bit about detail in mid and high range is true but bass - even with trying all the earbud shapes and adjusting as they tell you - was poor. I don't know why they claim they are so bassy at all. So I was waiting for a flight in Mnachester Airport and there was a BEATS demo heaphone with the faculity of plugging in my own earphones to compare... finally i heard the sort of bass I was seeking and switched over. When other people listen to my DRE SOLO BEATS their faces change... it's not an earthquake but it's damn good bass best I've heard on headphones and I've tried a lot including BOSE. Mid and high are great, suberb balance to the music and it's obviously approved by DR DRE so say no more...Tracks like WE WILL ROCK YOU by QUEEN, MICHEAL JACKSON THRILLER/DIRTY DIANA, heavy dark drum n bass, rap and r&b; (I'm into all from Akon to Geto Boys to NWA, Public Enemy to Jay-Z) come to life in a new way and I was nto joking when I said that the bass literally can massage your ear at high volume it gets physical!The phones themselves appear cool, not too huge and overbearing size either. Very easy to wear as they are so light and comfy you don't feel you have them on. They stow by folding into a small bunch as they have hinges on both sides (silver strip on the inside of the pic as seen on amazon). I wear it in the gym or walking and they don't fall off or move. They seem to be tough and not delecate. The cable is thick and really does not tangle which is great.
These speakers worked great until they suddenly stopped transmitting sound a few months ago. We finally got around to troubleshooting, trying them on different tvs and no dice. Dissapointing service life for electronics costing almost $200. We're past amazon's return window so we're stuck I guess.
The product came in a very timely manner. It's extremely compact, but it's not all that. I will need to buy different lights... but overall, it's okay for the money.
First of all I bought it about a year ago. And I tried to burn the cds on my system which is a dell PIII 700 MHz, with 512 MB ram and win2000 OS. For some reason it used to get stuck when I am trying to created the VCD after rendering the movie and creating the mpeg file. I thought may be something wrong with my system. So I upgraded to dell P4 2.4 GHz, with 768 MB ram and Windows XP home. Now when I try to install the hardware, I get the windows blue screen. The error is some kind of problem with security and authorization. I go on to the dazzle website and try to download any patches. In this process I am asked to register, and rightly so I try to register. Guess what! the site throws invalid number error, so cannot register. So going with the only choice I have, I override everything on XP and install the hardware. Now capture the movie from my VCR again. This time I dint get any audio and the movie is in snaps as opposed to a smooth roll of the scenes. I am still trying to convert this cassette to a VCD. Apart from this burning a movie takes about 8 hrs. To top it off did I forget to mention that I am trying to convert one casette to a VCD for the past one year with this equpmment... :-).
I bought this frame, and have to say that it's easily in the bottom 10% of all gadgets I've bought in my lifetime. There are literally a dozen or more major issues I could elucidate, but I'll focus on the three that made me return both of the Momento frames I bought within 72 hours of opening their boxes.First, let's talk about the frame's usability. The *only* way to control the frame is via the small remote that comes with it, and the frame's response to the remote is spotty at best. This might be because the tiny processor inside the frame is woefully underpowered, and frequently is busy doing other things (like showing pictures or trying to access the network), but in any event, between the remote control and the incredibly slow menuing system, it's a frustrating experience trying to get anything done with the frame. Even choosing which picture source you want to use is both slow and unintuitive, and that's what I'd consider a core function for a digital picture frame. And of course, if you ever lose the remote, you might as well throw the frame away, because there's honestly no other way to control it.Second, let's address the frame's ability to use an online source for the photos it displays: simply put, it's fundamentally broken, in that the Momento takes all the images it gets from online sources and *resizes them so they don't fill your frame's screen*. Seriously. So if I loaded a full-screen-resolution image onto the frame via its USB port, the image filled the screen, but the very same image gathered from Flickr or Picasa got resized by the frame so that it only filled about 50% of the screen. I honestly thought this was a bug, so I reached out to technical support to inquire about it, and learned that this is simply the designed behavior of the frame, with no way to disable it. So in the end, one of the main selling features of the frame is also its biggest flaw; if you're looking to buy this frame because of its ability to stream photos from an online source, look forward to being very disappointed.Finally, I'll address the tech support, which is functionally nonexistent. i-mate, the maker of the frame, only offers support via an online form or an email address, and it took a minimum of two days for me to receive a reply to requests sent via both methods. There's no phone support of any kind, and while I'm usually very, very good at ferreting out a hidden phone number that'll eventually reach a support tech, there's really *nothing* out there for i-mate phone support. So thus, my worst example was that one of my two frames stopped booting up past a certain point on the very first day I tried to use it, and I emailed them for support. Two days later, I received a reply that stated plainly: "Contact the retail store you bought the frame from" -- no attempt at diagnosing the problem or helping me get the frame working, nothing. Of course, to me, that means that I should just return the frame and move on, which I'm in the process of doing.In the end, I honestly believe that these two Momento frames -- this one and the Momento 70 -- are unusable, and clearly not ready to be in the hands and on the desks of users.
Not even a year ago I purchased my compaq a4000 all in one fax printer scanner..Its simply a night mare and the tech support has been just as bad..The replacement ink cartridges cost 70 dollars.Take my advice and buy a fax machine and a decent flatbed scanner and simple printer.I guarantee you won;t be shedding as many tears as me.I am willing to give this piece of junk away to the first person who asks.
When I bought this it was under a heading that said it was for a PSP. However when I recieved the memory card it was smaller thatn I ordered and not for the PSP. Also how the title says Retail Package, tehy mean they put it back into the opened package. I will never use these people again. Kinda Shady......
I got this device about two months ago, and up until tonight, it performed admirably. Setup was easy, I got my internet connection up and running in about 5 minutes, and got all my wireless security settings up and running in another 15.Up until now, it has performed well. However, its failure tonight and subsequent wading through Netgear's technical support offerings turned me off of this product forever.I was playing World of Warcraft, and after about an hour, my connection abruptly died altogether. No internet, I could not even access the router's internal setup page to check on its status. It seemed to be in some sort of hard-locked state. Rebooting it didn't improve things.I broke out the CD that came with the device, with the idea of looking at the manual (they don't give you a paper copy, it's all on the CD). Pretty basic stuff, checking connections, etc. The troubleshooting section was full of hints on how to make sure that it isn't a problem with another component in your system before daring to blame theirs. I have a more surefire method. My old trusty Linksys Etherfast cable/dsl router had no trouble getting me back online.So I went to netgear's website to download the latest firmware.With the firmware image ready, my next task was to get the Netgear device back up and running so I could access its setup page. I discovered that if I disconnected the WAN cable going to my cable modem, the device would actually stay in a usable state. If I connect the WAN cable, it seems to die within about 15 seconds. Ordinarily I'd suspect something to be wrong with my cable modem here, but my Linksys router has no trouble with it as I have been online problem-free for over an hour using it now, as I'm writing this review.Anyway, I got the thing to boot, and loaded the new firmware image on it, then restarted the router. I hit the setup page again, only to discover it has been replaced by a "wizard". The wizard was unable to get an address via DHCP, and so guessed that I use a static IP. Or at least, that is what I am imagining happened as it displayed "we are now detecting your internet connection settings" for several moments and then announced that I needed to enter static IP information.The thing that most galled me about this is that they don't provide a way to say "no, that's not correct. I use DHCP. And where the hell are the rest of the menus I used to use?" I discovered you can get to these if you forge static IP settings and tell it to continue. On the failure page that results, you can find a link that takes you to the "basic settings" section, which is essentially the menu system the old firmware used to set up the router.The summary of this complaint is this: the device and its associated software go to great lengths to make setup easy, and to minimize the steps necessary to get things running, *if everything is working.* I imagine many customers can just breeze through the wizard and get themselves online. However, if something goes wrong, the "wizard" is useless. For one thing, almost all of the technical support documentation's suggestions are impossible to carry out without fighting your way past the wizard into the normal configuration.So for now I'm back on my trusty Linksys, without wireless support, but given the reliability I've experienced between the two brands, I'm going to buy a Linksys wireless router instead.
I was expecting a rugged easy open case with some padding. What I got was a hard to open non structurally reinforced bag. I went back in the box and was returned. Somewhat dissapointing.
I've purchased (2) of these exact pairs of headphones. They both lasted 6 months and stopped working forever. The sound quality was GREAT............for the 6 months they worked.
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".
I'm a big fan of iRiver. My first player was a flash player of theirs. 512 mb, built like a rock. This one, not so much.The biggest problem I have is the software. One thing I loved about my old iRiver was the fact that I could just drag and drop my files anywhere, rename files and folders with ease, and set things up the way I liked. However, this isn't possible since now iRiver teamed up with Microsoft and you have to sync your files with WMP, which actually kind of sucks. You have to deal with it putting your files wherever it wants to. For example, I was hoping that my Brandenburg Concertos and Goldberg Variations (both by Johann Sebastian Bach) could go in the same folder, conveniently named 'J.S Bach.' Not so. One CD of concertos is permanently under, "San Marco Luigi Varese' while another is under 'Johann Sebastian Bach' and the third is under 'J.S Bach'. The Goldberg Variations are under 'Glenn Gould'. Or with my indie. I have three items by Abandon Ship. Two of them are filed under 'Abandon Ship" (lucky me) and the other one is under "Happy Endings". That's the album name. It also decides randomly that it doesn't know who an album is by, so a lot of music gets lumped in to 'Unknown Artist'. If you remember all your album names, though, you're set. A tip: If you have, say, Abbey Road and Yellow Submarine and you were fortunate enough to have them both go under 'The Beatles," when you go to that host folder there will be an option to go to 'All' or the individual albums. Go to the individual albums if you want the songs to be in their original order. Otherwise, it's alphabetical or some irrational 'logic' for classical tracks.So basically, what I liked best about iRiver -the easy software- is gone and now I'm screwed.To be fair, if I only had a couple albums or just put all my music on shuffle, I wouldn't really care. As it is, I find it incredibly annoying that I have to stop and scroll around through a million folders just to get to another song from the same (multi-CD) album.I also made the mistake of downloading the beta version of the newest WMP; so it syncs all my files. Sure, I can make sync list, but it goes straight through that and then in to everything else.The 'reset' button sucks. It's too small. You can't use a paper clip, but if you have a lot of staples with you or a really fine-tip pen, you're okay. Fortunately I've only needed to use it twice.The FM tuner is the only really decent part of the player. You get really good reception, you can record stuff (although you can't change the volume while recording, which isn't so great) and it only takes a little bit of memory to get used to the weird file names. Lots of numbers. Possibly something about the date but I'm not sure.Picturewise it's sort of useless. You can have some little pictures or poor-quality big ones. Woohoo. My phone does better.The microphone -mine broke the day after my warranty expired, but that's just me- is good quality and useful for quick notes if you don't have a pencil handy. Disadvantage is that I can't figure out how to take those files _off_ with WMP, so you should be brief before you start taking up impressive amounts of space.Text scroller's fine. If you have a .txt file you're just burning to read, it kills time even though the small screen sort of kills your eyes.Basically, iRiver is a decent company but this player doesn't live up to what I know they can do. Get a different iRiver, a Zen or an iPod instead.
We bought this player a couple years ago and it worked great up until a month ago. Out of the blue it wouldn't power up if you pushed the power button on the unit. We had to use the remote. Then after a week or so it wouldn't power up at all unless we unplugged it. Then again after a few days I had to unplug it several times to get it to power up. Finally a few more days later it died all together.We also have the sister model SD-3960 which works well except the door won't open on it's own most of the time.
I am a parent of a 16 year old. Last Christmas I bought her a Rio 600. She is an avid sports player, and the Rio seemed like a good solution that would allow her to listen to music while practicing. The Rio worked well for about the first 60 days, and then all of a sudden it didn't work. We contacted the manufacturer, and they told us that we would have to send the Rio along with $100 dollars in order to fix it. Come on! I took the Rio to a friend of mine that is an electronics wizard to see if he could do something with it. He reported back that one of the gold pins that is located in the battery unit was bent, and it had pushed out the female side. It couldn't be fixed. I am really disappointed with the design of the Rio. The target population is teenagers, and I really wonder what would possess a company to think that most teenagers could be careful with such a delicate part. Maybe they were counting on it breaking?
I agree with the previous rating....we must bring that star rating of three down! This router...I don't even want to call it a router....This contraption is a complete waste of money! I know it's cheaper than many others, but gosh! It's not worth the twenty dollars I paid! It loses the connection every 2-3 minutes. That's ridiculous considering my pc is only about four feet (and with a clear path) from the thing. The router gets so hot after about 30 minutes, the base may actually burn you. Do not even conjure up the idea in head to consider buying this! Congrats, Belkin! You have out done yourself with this piece of s**t!
software is way over priced and doesnt include updates...very hard to link to computer....very poor customer support.....and dont try to find any upgrades or q&a on any product that is last years
I have been a dedicated Pentax shooter for over 30 years, using Pentax equipment for all my 35mm, 645 and 6X7 format applications. I loved the ergonomics, the incredible reliability and the uncomparable craftsmanship and optical quality of Pentax professional products - up until now.I've purchased this lens brand new from Amazon and owned it for a year before giving up on it after the third and final replacement I got from Pentax due to horrible distortions, lack of sharpness and/or purple fringing I experienced with all three samples. I am still spending hours in Photoshop trying to salvage many compositionally great images I took with all three samples of this lens I owned. Some images can not be saved due to significant lack of sharpness (this was the third sample I received - horrible autofocus errors in addition to fringing and distortion), but most are salvageable, since the distortions I experienced were mostly of a simple linear type, and are correctable in Photoshop, although the second sample of this lens had an incredibly complex wavy distortion patterns, which can not be corrected by regular means or by DxO software. The purple fringing is another matter entirely, taking hours of painstaking labor to remove and was prominently present in all three samples I had.This experience forced me to switch to Nikon for my wide-angle needs (I purchased the horribly overpriced but optically unsurpassed 14-24mm lens for the D700 I was also obliged to purchase to use this lens), but I am using the now discontinued but simply incredible Pentax 645 and 6X7 lenses on the D700 from 35mm focal length and up via a mount adapter. I was forced to sell off my Pentax bodies, in part because their other current lenses also suffer from total lack of quality control.The bottom line - if you need a good quality wide angle lens for your Pentax, DO NOT BUY THIS LENS! Consider a Tokina 11-16mm lens instead, which beats Pentax's and every other manufacturer's 12-24mm offerings hands down. It is very sad to see such a great optical designer and manufacturer as Pentax go down the drain!I am giving this lens two stars instead of one, because the SMC Pentax coating performed flawlessly - no ghosting, even when shooting directly into the Sun (do not try this with Nikon 14-24mm!) and because the physical build of this lens is great - solid, light and ergonomically superior.
U guys gave me 500ma charger supposly for ds lite its doesnt don't cuhz ds lite is 450ma I took it too a pawn and they,said its not for a ds these are bunk and u guna ripped if they satisfy me then I will change my review dint buy trust donot buy bunk
You would be better off purchasing a bridge in Brooklyn, than buying this cable. Actually, if the former sounds appealing to you, let me know. I know a guy...Digital signals by definition are as steady stream of 1's and 0's. Any cable that transmits those ones and zero's at ALL is indistinguishable from any other such cable. There is no difference in the "purity" of a 1 or a 0. It is either one or the other, you can't have a digital signal that transmits *almost* a 1.Search Amazon for any standard Cat-5 cable and you'll save yourself $495 on a product that will be *just* as good as this one. Give the difference to charity or spend it on something truly worthwhile. Needless to say, I'll be very careful to never purchase any Denon products. They really should be ashamed of themselves.
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.
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.
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.
After doing what I believed to be a great deal of research, I purchased the Creative Zen Vision:M. I also purchased the optional charger. When charging the player(with the optional charger)for the first time, the player went into recovery mode. I was not able to reset the player using any of the suggestions given by Creative Labs. I found the user manual to be woefully inadequate. I am now waiting for Creative to repair or replace what was a brand new and unused player.
If this is your first venture into MP3 players like it was mine DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT buy this device. First of all, there is no legally downloadable music to play on this thing. Nothing is compatible. But, go to their website and click on the "Fill Your Zen" link from the Zen Stone Plus 2GB webpage and it gives you all kinds of links to compatible services. Go to the service, sign up for it, and Guess What? It's not compatible. But wait!!?? They advertised that it was? Now try to get help from customer service. They talk in circles, oh yea, by e-mail only... and then to top it off you have to wait at least 24 hours between e-mails to get answers that get you nowhere. In the last e-mail I got customer service finally told me.."[We] Apologize for any inconvenience caused from this experience. Please allow me to assist you further in resolving the issue.Prior sending us an email, our website suggested some solutions for the issues that you are having. Some information that I provide might be repetitive, but I want to get you the solutions that have highest probability of resolving your issue.I regret to tell you that Zen Stone Plus doesn't support Online Music Subscription Services. Therefore you won't be able to transfer any of the online music that you have subscribe whether it is itunes or Yahoo!Unlimited."Well now, there's some help. All that stuff that they linked me to on their website, its not compatible. And I'm not comfortable downloading pirated music. So now what? I've got a device that does not do what the website said it would do. I call that false advertising and, Oh Yes...hmmm, its a piece of junk.
i bought this canon based on the 5* reviews. i was totally disappointed in the quality of the photos. the shadows on outdoor photos were very harsh and when i tried to adjust them with the canon image editing program they still were very poor. i returned the camera extremely disappointed. it couldn't compare to my nikon 3 mp camera which is a few years old
I have the earlier version of this same model (bought in Dec. 2005). I rarely use it - maybe 10 minutes a few mornings per week getting ready for work. The screen went black (actually there is some picture in the background as one other reviewer noted, but you can't make it out). Polaroid doesn't offer any repair service and doesn't refer to anyone. They offered to sell me a new one, but since they are on back order until the middle of next month, they couldn't even tell me what I'd have to pay. This is no way to do business! Imagine just throwing the whole thing out - a $200+ item! I hate to buy a different brand and have to make all new holes in the cabinet, but I guess I'll have to.
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.
These are way too heavy on the bass. I was expecting them to be bass heavy, but not at such of an expense to the rest of the spectrum; especally because of the good reviews here. There are entire parts of songs I can barely hear that normally stand out. Perhaps others are correcting with an equalizer, a true sign of bad earphones. Either that or people don't know what good earphones should sound like.For now I'll keep my Zune premium earphone which are so much better than these and use these for the gym.
I purhcased this product from PCTechsystems through Amazon. When I got it home and plugged it into my ipod - I heard a distinct distracting "white" fuzzy noise in the background on every channel I changed it to.PCTechsystems would not refund the money for this item.
the transmitter deemed ineffectual as the station used had plenty of background static mixed in with the music. the result was poor. very disappointed. I do not recommend this product.
If you so much as tap the cord you hear a thundering in your ears, which completely ruins the experience, unless you are training yourself to remain motionless whilst listening to music.Do not buy these headphones.
I bought this cd burner about a year ago. Problems with burning cds occured anytime I tried to burn a cd while multitasking other programs. I was forced to only burn cd's when I had nothing else to do on my computer. Since each cd takes at least 45 mins to burn this was not the best situation for me. My computer no longer sees the cd burner attached to the usb port. Upon visiting the hewlett packard site I was appalled to learn that I must spend at least [$] for troubleshooting since my product is no longer covered by waranty. When I bought this thing it was over [$]. I burned about 20 discs. Works out to over 15 bucks a disc, geez might as well have just kept going to music stores.
Don't waste your money on this product. I purchased it hoping to finally transfer my VHS tapes to DVD. After a lot of effort and more good money after bad, all I can get is video and no audio. The manufacturer's website is of no help. I couldn't find an email address to get some help with this product. It doesn't surprise me, if I sold a product like this I'd avoid customer contact too.
I bought this product for its price and to replace a faulty gift. Atfirst this product worked great but the it started acting up. For instance it is said to be a hard drive device well it is not! And then about a week after I got it the device would not boot up. I called Samsung and they told me to send it back to them for replacement and I did and I got it back 4 weeks later when it was suposed to be 2. Now I am not able to add songs to the new one and so I have sent it back a second time. After all this I found out that they are only able to refund you after 2 replacements. Bad product all around so DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!
Didn't work right from the beginning :( thankful I bought it from Amazon, they refund the money right away, and paid for return shipping :)
This computer is wayyyy over rated. My 2.0 GHZ iMac G5 is just as fast as it is even though the intel had better and faster RAM. Frankly intel=crap and PowerPC=great.
The package came without a power adapter, so it was pretty much useless.I called up the customer service of the vendor and they promised to send me the power adapter and its been almost 2 months now!
I am planning to return this item -- it did not adhere to the car windshield, and in short order broke. Poor construction. Please advise vendor RMA procedure so that this can be returned.
This printer produces nice images but every 200 or so pages it starts jamming because the rubber boot doesn't kick the paper out of the tray. Cleaning the boot with a wet cloth reactivates the boot. Avoid this printer.
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...
Just HORRIBLE!!!! Do not buy this machine. It is extremely slow, noisy, and expensive to operate. What a waste of money. I wish I would have read these review before my purchase. This doesn't even deserve one star.
I just tried to post this review on Circuit City (that's where I purchased it). But it won't let me. Hmmm...I've been with Directv for about 2 years. My family and I had the Directv w/ Tivo unit (R10) during that time. It really is great having a DVR.So we decided to add another DVR in the kitchen and purchased this unit. We read the online reviews and thought it can't really be THAT BAD. So what if it isn't Tivo. Its a DVR and will do what we need it do.Yes, it is THAT BAD. I was shocked at how hard it is to work. Everyone is my family is a technology buff/geek/expert. But this unit is so cumbersome to get around, let alone set up a season pass. The menu functions are not user intuitive, its slow. I thought it was just this unit so we returned it for a second one. Nope, they all operate at a snails pace. This was a waste of time and money. Had I really listened to these other customer reviews we would have been spared much frustration.The moral of the story is - don't waste your time and money on this HUNK OF JUNK. Just get a Tivo. Your family will thank you for it.
Within a week of getting them, they started to sound distorted. Sent into to Sennheiser to get fixed because it was covered under warranty and have NOT gotten them back in over a 2 weeks. Worse customer service, she blames the weather! How can the weather stop a package for 2 weeks! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!! DONT BUY!!!!
i found the face plate for this stereo in a case on the street (don't leave things on the roof of your car, especially expensive things). After unsucessfully trying to locate the owner I am curious if you can buy the rest of it from jvc or elsewhere....anyways like the reviews of the product sounds like a decent unit but....
I've been using a Microsoft split (ergonomic) keyboard for years, now. I've loved it, but banging on it for hours on end ever day for a few years has brought it past its prime.And, I thought I would finally go wireless to free up some wires going to my desk.First, the Pros.The keyboard felt great!!! The keyboard is slightly "split" but not as much as the ergonomic keyboard. It took a little bit for me to get used to it, but afterwards I had no trouble typing on it and it didn't feel nearly as bad as the regular, non-split keyboards. The keys were responsive to my typing and it felt like a finely build keyboard.The mouse felt fantastic as well. It felt like it was made for my hand. I had to switch over to left handed for a little while and it felt great in that hand, too.The quick-access keys are nice. I've never had them before so I'm still in the habit of running all these programs out of my start button of off the desktop. But if I could get into the habit it would speed my access to a lot of applications I use daily.The photo zoomer on the left hand side is nice, though it seems to take up a lot of space for such a seldom used function. But it was nice to shrink the text on some web pages with it, that was a nice bonus.Now the Cons.Okay, I only had one. SIGNAL!!! The mouse worked the better of the two and I rarely had a problem. But even with the receiver only 6 inches away from the mouse I would regularly get a message saying my mouse had a poor signal. It never acted like it had a poor signal, it ran quite smoothly, actually. But that message made me nervous.However, I never got a message saying my keyboard had a poor signal. But it was the keyboard that wouldn't cooperate with me at all. I play games now and then and I couldnt' hold down a keyboard key for more than a few seconds without it cutting out. It wasn't a setting because the timing was never consistent. Sometimes I'd get a fraction of a second and sometimes it would work its way up to 3 seconds. ANNOYING!!!! I tried everything, even moving the receiving within two inches of where my keyboard was sitting. Still problems. I also had problems when it came to typing. I'd type 10 characters but only 8 or 9 of them would make it. And sometimes when I hit the shift button, I would end up typing five or more characters without the shift button pressed but still end up with capital letters.It was slowing me down so much I couldn't work and, worst, I couldn't play. So, I took it back. At first I thought I might have had a bum keyboard (not unplausible) but after talking to others they have also experienced the same problem with this model. The next model up is supposed to work better, but it is far too much out of my budget. Too bad. Somebody suggested a Logitech and, while it doesn't feel near as comfortable, it works flawlessly with the signal.I'll write a review on that sometime, too. Jury is still out on whether it is a keeper or not.
This merchant has been out of stock for a very long time and still keeps this posting here. I ordered this item in January and still have not received any refund after several contacts. Have informed Amazon as well. Don't know why this posting is not being taken out.
I got this MP3 at a Black Friday sale and I was absolutly thrilled with it...until the end broke off. The end where the battery was broke off one day and wouldn't stay on. I now have to hold it in place with rubber bands. Now, the player will constantly shut off whenever it moves the slightest bit. The radio, however(before it broke)was great, the organization of the files was good and the mic worked okay if you talked straight into it. Overall, this was okay for the money I paid for it, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
I purchased one for myself, one for my husband for Father's Day. They started out GREAT, easy to use, great sound quality, long battery life.Within two weeks, his stopped running. He thought it was the belt clip rubbing on it, but no. He tried several different batteries, that wasn't the problem.Then MINE started to die. Again, not the batteries. Whenever I turn it on, it lights up, acts like it's about to start playing something, then turns itself off.One, maybe. But both of them? I don't trust this product anymore.
Ever since I bought this so called all in one I started having nothing but problems. Lousy software that has patches on top of patches, on top of fixes that do not fix a thing.Buy it if you are looking for a copy machine, but if you are looking for a printer or a scanner then you should be looking somewhere else.Don't make the same mistake I did...you are going to regret it.
The plastic is very cheap and brittle, I picked it up by the tabs that are supposed to screw it to the dash with the radio inside, and one snapped. If they can't support the weight of the radio being lifted face up, I can't see them lasting that long with the force vector coming from an even worse angle.The instructions were worse than useless. I spent too much time trying to make them work, then finally just looked at what I had, and tried various combinations until I found something that worked.
I guess it's a matter of taste, but I thought these buds sounded unnatural and generally unpleasant. I'm not an audiophile, but as far as I could tell, the mid range and highs were muddy and the bass was not as deep as everyone on here is implying. It could just be the pair I got.
I've had this system for about three months now and it's already broken. The cd player can't read the disks so it won't play or even open any of the three slots. Its basically a piece of junk.
Looking for headphones to go with my iPod, since the earbuds that came with it hurt if I wear them for long periods of time...Not impressed with these headphones. "Rich bass" my ear -- the cheap headphones that came with my last portable cd player have better-sounding bass. These Sony headphones are tinny sounding, and I need to crank the volume to hear anything through them (or press the 'phones to my ear -- the spring clip doesn't have enough tension to put them in that place for me).On the plus side, I suppose, they are comfortable to wear - I don't find that they "deform" my ear in any way, and they don't hurt. They'll suffice for running, but I'll be sticking with the Apple earbuds for other uses (plane trips, at work, etc.)
I bought these but returned them.The sound is OK, nothing to get excited about. The lows are mushy and the highs are kinda shrill. But the sound is not really my issue. These headphones are impractical for my needs, which are mobility and privacy.I live in NYC and therefore tend to do my best to be polite to other people using mass transit, and to me one of the most impolite things you can do is blast music through headphones so loud that others can hear. These headphones are terrible in that respect; when played at the volume that I prefer, they are as loud as mini speakers. There is no way I could use them without forcing everyone else around me to listen to my music.Also, the cable is way too long and thick. I respect their desire to make the cable durable, and I understand the length if they're going to be used at home or in a studio, but when I'm walking around it's a pain to have a heavy cable that hangs below my knees (I'm 6'3", to give you an idea of how long the cable is). I could bundle the cord and tie it off, but this makes it difficult to move the headphones in and out of my bag.It's too bad, really. Grado has a great name and I love that they're designed and manufactured in Brooklyn. But they just weren't for me.
If you have a mac that calls for PC3200 DDR RAM this could be one of those 'close but no cigar' items. You know what all the old soldiers say..."Close enough only counts for horseshoes and hand grenades!"To check your DIMM slot types just look under the apple icon for 'About this Mac' and launch the System Profiler.This item seemed to have all the right labels.... PC3200, DDR, DIMM, RAM.... all okay except that my particular 1.42 GHz emac needs SDRAM so........... after I installed the memory modules, I crashed my mail account, my wife's mail account, and even the Force Quit feature which is life's saving grace for every MacHead out there. Do you have any idea how many times your neighbors will put up with the power-button-restart-GONG before yelling out for you to stop?I do.I removed one DIMM and tried to run my eMac (totally cockroach-clone post-apocalyptic bulletproof machine) with only one.. No good.Replaced the old 512 DIMM, deleted the Library -->Pref...-->mail.plist..... and (Tibetan chimes please!)...The diehard machine is purring along again.So, do yourself a favor and triple check to make sure it's the right kind of DIMM (dual in-line memory module).... Otherwise, you might end up fondling your mac a whole lot more than you need.After 7 years as a repeat customer with Amazon, I guess maybe I'll finally get to try out their merchandise exchange or return policy.... Maybe.We'll see.
If you do some research, you will see reviewers that have reviewed radios such as the Bose Wave Radio and Boston Acoustics Recepter and Tivoli Model One, and as soon as they turn on the Bose Wave Radio, they just unplug it and forget about any side by side comparisons, because it is so obviously bad when compared to the other two!So... why do so many give it such high reviews? Because most people are impressed with big names and have been TOLD that it is the best, so they go on beleiving it. Now to be fair, some people actually do think the Bose Wave Radio sounds great, because all they have ever had before, were cheap $10 clock radios, and next to them, this sounds awesome.But folks, next to the Boston Acoustics Receptor, this sounds just as bad to those of us that have heard GOOD radios.Here is the best part... The Boston Acoustics Receptor, and the Tivoli Audio Model One, are only about $100 each, and BLOW the Bose radios away!How Bose can charge $400 or $500 for a radio that doesn't even come CLOSE to sounding as good as the other two $100 radios just shows you that the cost is just for the name brand of "BOSE".The two speakers in this unit are not even the SAME! If you take this unit apart, you can see that. No good engineer would ever design something like this where the speakers are not matched.And when the speakers are so close together like this, it is silly to make it stereo, you will never hear the seperation anyway, especially when lying in the bed with both speakers only on one side of your head at one ear, or if you have one ear in the pillow anyway.If you are shopping for a radio like this, the hard decision should be between the Tivoli Model One, or the Boston Acoustics Recepter, NOT this one at all.In fact, you can buy 4 of those radios for the price this one is, and have one for bedroom, office, kitchen, bathroom.I own just about every great radio there is, including the Ccradio, and have compared them all to each other. I would never buy anything with the BOSE name on it.If this BOSE radio sounds good to you, it is because you have never heard the other two I just mentioned.If you own the others, and then have to listen to a BOSE, you will not be able to figure out how they can charge so much money for something that sounds so bad.But considering how many raving reviews this BOSE seems to be getting, I can see how it would be hard to just take my word on it. PLEASE go to some stores and listen to ALL of them YOURSELF before making the decision to buy one. You will see that I am right.
I was very disappointed to find the signal to noise ratio on the Micromemo was terrible - 40dB, akin to a cheap cassette recorder of yester year. Fortunately, when J&R; Music World (who fulfilled the Amazon order as an affiliate supplier) received my poor review, they EMAILed me and were happy to give me a refund! Great service, J&R;!!! They not only proactively look for customer feedback but took the initiative to contact me for a refund - wow! Hopefully, Extreme will eventually fix the engineering problem on the MicroMeo - I now find many others who have had similar problems.Warm Regards, Michael
Canon is the best deal. The print head and ink are different pieces. Plus they offer models with 2, 4, or 6 ink tanks and their branded ink is very reasonable. Personally, I use aftermarket ink in the Canon with great results. HP is okay too, but their newer models have gone to the combined printhead making even the aftermarket ink solutions more expensive.Why does it matter if a company combines the Ink with the Print head? $$$Lexmark is really trying to eliminate any chance of consumers using aftermarket cartridges.Here is my opinion, for what it is worth ..... Lexmark produces compatible cartridges for HP laser printers, but they don't want anyone to remanufacture cartridges for their laser printers...Now what's your thought on that?As for Lexmark inkjet printers they put their printhead on the cartridge and a patent on their printhead, this is to eliminate the compatible ink market. You the consumer can buy less expensive refilled compatible cartridges or you can buy the Lexmark brand for the Lower Price for a 2-Pack - - What a bargain! That's why they can't give their printers away anymore.Buy a Canon. It is by far the most bang for the buck in the long run, due to ink costs.
I got the pretec modem for compaq aero 1550. It connected to my ISP then immediately disconnected, despite all settings being properly set, according to the user's manuals. This problem has been reported by other folks.I had later figured out the necessary &quot;tricks&quot; to deal with tone-dialing-caused authentication failure, which probably caused the immediate disconnection after connection, and also set up the dialing options similiar to what we do with a compaq NT desktop dialing and finally made the connection work! I will only use the modem when i travel but it's kind of big in the size, causing me having to bring a carrying case of twice the size of the pocket PC. So, that's inconvenience.My comments of Pretec compact modem:1. Poor documents, not containing all necessary info to successfully work for different PCs and ISPs, even if you also get the configuration info down from the Pretec faq for pocket pc accessories.2. Very poor technical support. I had found no help from them.
When sony bought out Aiwa, they should have kept the aiwa designed headphones (hp-x223), because they are way better than these poorly designed headphones. The overall feel to them is very plastic. They make noise when you move, and the cord on them makes noise as it moves as well. They do not feel solid at all, and seem very easy to break.I have had these for 2 days and I can say they are VERY uncomfortable. If you look at the picture you can see 2 "straps" going across the top. One is a hard piece designed to keep the headphones spaced apart and one is a soft rubber piece which is supposed to support the headphones on your head. Well they didnt put enough space between the two, so the soft rubber ones buts up against the hard piece putting most of the weight of the headphones on that particular point. Unless you have a pretty square head you are going to have this problem. They also hurt my ears, im not sure if its because of the problem mentioned above, but bottom line is that you wont want to keep these on for an extended period of time.The sound on these is alright, like everyone else said, there seems to be no difference between movie and music mode. The switch is cheap feeling and hopefully will not cause any shorts over time(i doubt i will find out because i will probably return these).Overall I would say these headphones are horrible. I was hoping they would be somewhat comparable to the aiwa hp-x223 set, but are such a pain to wear i would rather not listen to anything than get a headache with these. Go buy the sennheisers! I should have...
The printer hacks and gags for 3 minutes every time you power it on. It's slow. You can't use non-HP ink cartridges for it. It's less than a year old and now the magenta printing doesn't work at all. The print quality is excellent but the other problems offset the pretty printing. Getting service via telephone is impossible. Getting service via instant chat takes hours! This is a waste of money, and extremely frustrating. HP should be ashamed of itself.
I found this kit to be pretty cheap in price and quality. The rear support didn't fit the pioneer double-din radio I was installing. Installing into a mazda tribute, I found this kit to not be very secure. The idea to cut the single DIN cover to make it work for a double-din installation is not very good. I'm going to be checking out the Scosche kit.
We bought these (highly rated) to have a better quality than the ones that came with the Sansa MP3 (before we tried them) and they were actually much worse. Not very good sound @ all. We sent them back and stuck with the earbuds that came with it.
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.
The item ordered did not fit the device I have. It would cost me more to return than just file 13 it.
This unit has already died on me. It wasn't the CD player as I feared, but the cassette player---it just locked up at the end of a tape, which forced it to automatically shut off. So now whenever I turn it on, it turns itself off automatically after about 5 seconds, and my tape is still stuck inside!!!Tomorrow I'm taking this back to the store, will exchange it for another one, hoping this was just a bad apple. Will definitely get the extended replacement service warranty...I'm spooked, now! Never had anything die on me this fast before.Hope they'll at least be able to dislodge my tape, too!
My experience matches others reported here. This enclosure is often unable to spin back up after having spun down. I tried for awhile to use it with EyeTV for scheduled recordings, but gave up after several missed recordings.
I bought one of these to replace an older Linksys box that was 11b only.Setup was easy, and configurability better than my old Linksys. The box was also nice to look at.The problem is it simply doesn't work reliably. The router would reset itself around every 10 minutes while the wireless connection was in use. Also my network attached printer didn't get served an IP address. After trying all setting combinations and 3 versions of firmware (wasting 4-5 hours) this guy has gone back. For now I'm sticking with the old Linksys.
Purchased from Sams club. Aftrer 2 months power cord broke could not find replacement. Looked on net for Web page for Nortech with no luck. I would not recommend this unit.
Nice design but that's about it for the positive. I owned this less than 6 months and the lcd screen went out. My husband called Polaroid and they said the 90 warranty was up but we could get a replacement for $60 plus pay our own shipping. We finally decided it was better to pay the money than be left with nothing at all. I received the replacement yesterday and notice it is a little different so hopefully it's improved. I was VERY disappointed with how Polaroid does not back their product and then has you pay more money for the fix. No more Polaroid purchases in this household.
I have had this antenna for well over one year and tried it in West Virginia and in Maine. I both cases, old non-HD antennas picked up more channels. This was a waste of money.
The Creative Lab software would not work on my PC. The tech support even charged me for the call and the service. They don't have a toll free telephone number or tech support. I had to return it. Without proper software it was DOA. The iPOD I purchased to replace it works great, and there are no software problems.
Within a few minutes of use I began getting a flashing message on the screen that the heads on unit needed cleaned.
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.
I purchased this item online from Target before I read any of the customer reviews. I wish I had. The turntable was the reason for this purchase and it is terrible. I have to turn it on and let the turntable spin awhile so that it will slow down enough so that the records wont sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks. And the little teeny sound you get from the turntable is enough to make you cry. There is some good to this product. The cd and cassette sounds are great!!! For the price I kinda realized that I was taking a chance on this purchase. Do not purchase this product if you are looking for a strong turntable with great sound!!!You will be sorely disappointed as I was.
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.
I purchased a SM-BB8S after a lighting strike took out my modem, thinking I was now protected. On Dec9th we had a power disruption and energy surplus which the SM-BB8s did not stop. This resulted in over $600.00 damage to my computer and monitor. What makes this worse is Recoton/Acoustic Research/Thomson Inc. have lagged in the customer service dept. I've made 7 phone calls to the 1-800 number and sent one fax as required in 6 weeks and have NO reply other then &quot;we're sory sir, but the claim is now in the Thomson legal dept.&quot; (they will not give out any information as how to contact the legal dept either). No one has ever called me back, no one has ever gave me more information, and every dead line as to when I will recieve a call or answer to my warrenty claim has passed.Find a company who backs their product up with a real warrenty, and who doesn't play games with thier customer service. This company doesn't deserve your money.
Do not buy this or any HP/Compaq Notebook... Unless you are prepared to keep sending it back for same problem, and be in limbo for the same problem after warranty is over. Really bad experience with HP. I am disappointed...
The picture tends to make the product look larger than it is. When I recieved the product I had to decide if I would keep it or not. I kept it and use it for short trips but it doesn't hold much.
It works. That's about all I can say. Lots of humming and crackling, and background noises. Not happy with it. I would not recommend this to anybody.
This product sounds good but is only compatible with TrendNet products. I you use Linksys Powerline products don't buy this one.
I purchased this player and two days later it froze. I contacted Amazon for another as a replacment, again this one froze. I bought this for a gift an wasnt happy at all. Amazon did refund my money in a timley fashion. I just won't buy a remanufatured Samsung audio player due to the poor quality.
***This card reader is not compatible with newer SanDisk SD cards***I got the following response from Viking Tech Support on May 17, 2004:"We have had a few customers report seeing problems with some Sandisk cards. It appears to be a compatibility issue with Sandisk's new SD cards and the reader. The new Sandisk cards read/write speeds are faster than their older cards, and this difference may be the cause of the error.Currently Engineering is looking at the problem. When we find a resolution I will send you an update."
The hay-day of cassette manufacturing was the early 1980's, when all the audio cassette companies had made their products in Japan. In particular Maxell was leading the edge with their epitaxial formula tape. This tape was inserted into their "UD", "XL-I", "XL-II", and "XL-II-S" cassette models.By 1982, Maxell's audio cassettes had four major advances, which would see the audio cassette technology at its absolute perfection.1. PX Pure Crystal Gamma2. Unique Binder (prevented shedding oxide)3. Dimpled Slip Sheets4. Square Hubs1. Maxell was the leader of the pack, as their unique PX Pure Crystal Gamma particle oxide formulation would give a clean stable sound output.2. An extremely advance binder would keep recorder heads clean, even when several hundred of these tapes were played on a tape deck.3. Also contributing to the cassettes flawless operation was the concept that the tape spools where sandwiched between to highly dimpled slip-sheets. This gave the tape an ultra smooth travel whether in playing or winding mode, as the force from the dimpling would continuously align the tape into neatly wounded spools. This was possible, as the dimpling would subject the tape to a tight force on both sides. The concept would ultimately give 100% perfect tape to head alignment as the tape would always pass by the head in exactly the same spot to where it was recorded.A small draw back of the tape dimpling was that it might have made the tape travel a little tight. This would seldom cause the tape to jam, and was really no more or less of a problem, comparative to other brands.4. The central area of the cassette had square shaped hubs, which would greatly reduce wow and flutter, as the rollers would grip the tape hubs with more precision.1978 to 1987 was Maxell at its finest hour.The rot started to set in when the late 80's, early 90's trend, "cost cutting" started to set in like a cancer.The first thing to go was the backbone to Maxell's flawless cassette operation, the legendary square hubbed cassette shell. This took place about 1988-1989. Instead, new shells were created with an oval window, and the square shaped hubs were replaced with the stock standard rounded hubs.About the same time, the tightly dimpled cassette slip-sheets that had sandwich the tape spool, was replaced with a flatter, lesser-dimpled slip-sheet. This became obvious, as the tape spool made much less contact to the sheet, when in play and winding modes.I would assume Maxell did this in reaction of consumers complaining about the noise tapes made when winding, and the jamming caused through the tightness of the sheets. I pretty much look at this change, comparative to consumers complaining about a car engine making too much noise, so the manufacture decides to take the engine out. Can you see the absurdity here? If a tapes performance was perfect during recording and playing modes, who would care less about the noise a tape makes when in a winding mode?The next thing to change was the binder, which would have taken place about 1994-1995. Tapes I used during this period of time notably left more oxide shedding on my heads. To save on manufacturing costs further, Maxell would have used a cheaper binding substance, which in turn wouldn't have binded the oxide to the tape as tightly, comparative to it's original binder used in the early 80's.At this point, the cassettes audio output, notably in the 12,000 to 20,000 htz range was starting to become inferior to the early 80's models. Changes in the manufacturing of the slip-sheets, and cheaper binder would have created notable azimuth issues. The slight misalignment would cause the high-end frequencies to dull out.During 1996 to 1997, Maxell still manufactured reasonable quality UE, UR, XL II, and XL II S cassette models. Unfortunately their UD, UDI, and UDII were starting to lag terribly in quality, and the LN tapes were also in the range of questionable. Many of these tapes would become discontinued by 1999, as CD-R became more popular, but the UR tape was still a fair all round tape.By 2001, Maxell had discontinued most of their tape lines, leaving the XLII and UR model as their only choices for analog buffs like me who still like the ease of using cassette tapes.2002 saw the last nail hammered into the audio cassette coffin, when Maxell discontinued it's XL II tape, (no longer available in Australia), and the use of a much cheaper, (and nastier) polyester tape for their "UR" model tape. EBay seems to be swamped with these audio cassettes as nobody wants them, and they are constantly listed with no bids or buyers.Occasionally, the tapes that Maxell used to be known for back in the 80's can still be found on eBay, but at highly inflated "supply and demand" prices. A box of original "Maxell UD 90" tapes from 1981 went on eBay last week for over US$200 with 17 bids.This is a situation that the Management of Maxell should take full advantage of. They don't have to manufacture cassettes in the same quantity and variety as they did back in the early 80's, as the market is plainly not there. However it would be fantastic if Maxell could still manufacture at least one or two good quality model tapes, exactly the way they were made during the 1985 period. It would be awesome to see the original UD tapes and XLII tapes, exactly the way they were manufactured in 1985.Hopefully someone at Maxell will see this review, do a check on eBay, and realise how popular good quality blank cassette still are.The return of the original "Maxell UD" tape, may come to a shop near you, fingers crossed!
Performance is spotty. Sometimes the broadcast is ok. Other times it fades in and out making work with it impossible. Sometimes unplugging and re-plugging will solve the problem, other times it won't.Stay away from it.
First a satellite speaker burned out so I paid $35 for a new one. Now the built-in amp burned out. These have been a hassle, an embarrassment as a gift, and a waste of money.
I should have heeded the previous warnings. The only thing more frustrating than wasting my time and money on this is hearing the girls ask for the one hundreth time if it works yet. Buy a real DVD player and paint it pink.
I purchased this ink cartridge for plotter at work. When I went to install it, the plotter would not accept it. The product only has a 30 day return, so was unable to return it. The packaging had not been previously opened and did not have an expiration date. Would not recommend ordering ink from this source again.
I am one of those people who have real trouble with earbud type headphones, especially when running. My BOSE are wonderful for walking and everyday stuff but when I take them to the gym and get on the treadmill they just fall out (better than my APPLE earbuds (one of the most useless set of headphones I own) but still too inconvenient as you are always putting one of them back in. Bought a pair of these and at first I loved them. I could run with no problems. But only a few months after having them the first earhook piece came out of the earbud holder. Fortunately I was just putting them in so no harm no foul just put the hook back in the hole and they worked fine. Then the same thing happened with the other earhook. Soon thereafter I had finished using them one day in the gym and the ear hook fell out and I did not notice. Next day too late gone for good and goodbye headphones. The too easy to lose earhook was a total disappointment and the reason why I wouldn't buy another pair (not if you could have to replace them every couple of months because you lost the earhook piece). They had good sound and I really liked the extension cord which made them versatile and easy to use with gym equipment or if you were running with the iPod on your arm or a Creative Player clipped to your waist. The adjustable swivel design and over the ear hood design is their plus (making them adjustable for different ear sizes) but also their biggest minus because they aren't really screwed into the earbud piece so after using them for a month or so they swivel right out of their earbud holes when you least expect it.
Picture is fine, controls are fine. But over half the time when a DVD is played, the disk reader makes enough noise to drown out the sound from the film. I'm returning it.
The film quality is great under outdoor lighting, but embarassingly poor indoors as it looks worst than my 8 year old Hi-8. Typical grainy display that is common in all RCA junk.
I bought them and later had to return.These headphone are comfortable to wear and have all the usual Sennheiser stuff - like one ear detachable cord, easily replaceable parts and so on. They also represent low frequencies quite well, and are not easy to overload. But they TOTALLY suppress high frequencies. Some people believe that they just show you the true, uncolored sound. I think this is a mistake. You can compare the sound with the best headphons out there (like HD580) - and hear the difference. Of course you can use an equalizer to correct this problem - but hay, this is a Sennheiser, it's supposed to sound perfectly without ajustments.By the way, HD570 have the opposite problem - they emphasize high frequences too much - which many people noticed and it's true.
After turn few minutes running, it become extream hot around screen panel. This one also had cursor problem. Already sent back to Asus for repair & got it back. It seems still has minor problem. Buy HP instead.
The enclosure was delivered as promised and was easy to assemble with my Seagate Barracuda 500GB drive. The drive had been taken from a ReadyNAS, whose drives I had upgraded to greater capacity.As directed, I connected the drive to my Windows 7 64-bit machine using the eSata connection, with no issue. The operating system recognized it and immediately installed a driver. I began using it with no problems. Very fast transfer speeds (up to 100MB/s), which is a great improvement over USB and even firewire.Then after a period of no activity on my machine (30 min to 1 hour I'd say), I came back to the machine and tried to access the drive and could not, though the drive letter was still listed in Explorer. I tried turning the drive off then back on (using the front power button), with no success. Through experimentation I learned that only after disconnecting the A/C power supply and reconnecting it, then powering the drive on would the drive reconnect and become usable.In contrast, when I connected the drive using the Firewire connection, I had no such issues; the drive works as expected with Firewire.NOTE ADDED 5/20: It appeared to me that the disconnects happened when the drive went into sleep mode. With the eSata connection, it appeared that it was because the drive would not awaken that the disconnects happened. However with Firewire, the drive would awaken properly.Since the reason I bought the enclosure was for the eSata transfer speeds, and the eSata connection was not reliable, I purchased a similar Vantec enclosure, installed the same Barracuda 500GB drive, connected it to my machine with the same eSata cable, and I've had no problems accessing the drive at any time - no issues with the drive disconnecting.
The CX 300 earbuds are very tinny. Almost no bass compared to original earbuds that came with my NWZ-S616F Sony Walkman. The earbuds are more comfortable than the Sony earbuds. But the sacrifice of sound quality is to great to keep them. I am sending mine back.
I tried hooking this vacuum cleaner up to the USB hub that I ordered at the same time. It would not even start, which says more about the hub than the vacuum cleaner. Pushing the "turbo" button caused all the pretty lights on my USB hub to go out so long as I kept my finger on the button. I decided not to gimmick the USB hub with extra power to try and fix the problem.After hooking the vacuum cleaner up to my netbook it worked fine, including the high speed button. Later I attached it to a monitor usb port at work and it was noticeably underpowered. Pushing the "turbo" button caused my monitor to stop working completely. Fortunately power cycling the monitor fixed that problem.For all the laughter and fun I have had with this preposterous device, I strongly recommend not attaching it to any electronic device for which you have feelings.
I'm a little wary about a system which has the following line in its description"Portable Gps Navigation With 3.5" Touch-Panel Display"
I received this initial dvd player one year ago (2004) for christmas. It worked pretty good for a few months, but then I began noticing the poor sound quality and a low humming sound coming out of the speakers. Also, the coloring rubs off of the dvd player very easily. Now, sometimes when I put a dvd in it shows up 'no disc' and the laser has to be popped back into place. I wouldnt recommend purchasing this player, even if it means putting a little extra cash out for a better one you will be happier in the long run. I am considering buying a new dvd player.
Too complicated for its own good. I would not recommend this product for an elderly relative that has trouble seeing or using electronic devices with small buttons. It is one of those types of items that you must hold down &quot;Button A&quot; while pressing &quot;Button B&quot; two times and afterwards pressing &quot;Button C&quot; three times just to set the alarm. Sound is typical for a clock radio (one should not expect the sound of a Bose based on the price). The backlit display for time, etc. is easy to read and not harsh on the eyes in a dark bedroom, which is one plus.Overall, after owning this product for a bit, I have to use the words of a leading consumer magazine to sum it up....&quot;There are better choices.&quot;
I have owned another Griffen Itrip for 2 ears and i love it and it a quality product. Too bad this is not that, right out of the package the sound is just fuzzy. it doesn't matter how clean the radio station is. Really, it is just unusable.
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
Just my amen to the universal dismay.We bought 3 R15s. They worked fine for several months, but then started to go bad. We've had every bug mentioned by previous reviewers.When our living room R15 died, we lost 93 hours of programming. We received a replacement, but that started to go bad immediately.Our bedroom R15 has now died, and we lost 54 hours of programming.DirecTV is sending us two more replacements. We have no hope that these will work, because they will have the same crappy software as the earlier machines. DirecTV should be ashamed of foisting such garbage on their customers.If you have any option to using the R15 -- even just the old receiver-VCR combination -- I suggest choosing it.
I successfully used the Targus PAPWR005U power inverter on a 400+ mile trip to power my Mac PowerBook G4 (to watch DVDs) with the kids. Unfortunately it only made the one trip. The next week, on another 400+ mi car ride, the inverter started beeping constantly and then went into shutdown mode, I'm assuming because it was drawing too much power and was overheating. At 90 Watts, the power output matched the power draw from the Mac PowerBook, but didn't have enough umph to spare. I'd caution everyone to check the power rating on their laptop power bricks first before using it with a power inverter. Get an inverter that is at least 1.5-2x the power rating of the device you want to use.
This didn't fit anything I tried it with and it doesn't work anything I tried it with. Not something I would buy again!!!
I could never get the drive to stop unless I completely turned the power off. I had some of the same problems others had with the disc spinning too fast and making lots of noises.
The black plastic is flimsey. The legs don't fit in securely. The table top isn't level. I could blow on it and knock it over. My lap is much more stable. A waste of money.
Product description included "Headset cord length 46 inch (3ft 10?), USB Dongle cord length 78 inch (6ft 6?), Total combined cord length for use on PC = 10ft 4 inch" but there was no USB dongle cord, so the total length was 3ft 10in. Because I planned to use this for my computer, this is completely unacceptable. The cord won't reach from the computer to my ear.
Nearly impossibe to set up, this printer is an extremely poor value. It's loud and all components seem cheap and not well manufactured. HP support is wholly inadequate and were unable to assist in the set up.
I bought this camera about 6 months ago and it doesn't forward the film any longer ---I'm not happy at all. This is a first for Amazon which usually sells the best with former purchases.
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 dont recommend to buy this item. It is getting hung frequently and i need to wait till the battey drain to restart the system. Some times i am not able to reset the system also.I replaced this item from Amazon and even the second item is also having the issue.I am totally not satisfied with this product.
Bad design. The retractable wire container is too large and keeps bumping me. I would not recommend this product. The sound is fine, but the big box-like wire holder is a nuisance. The length on the wire to the box is not retractable.
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).
I ordered this little radio to replace a digital one that had been damaged. While I got a good price, and the seller delivered the radio quickly, I am disappointed with the reception on this little radio. It is difficult to listen to my normal station because of the poor reception. I will probably try to find another radio that has better reception.
It looks slick, and scans very well. I never had any problems installing the drivers. I just plugged it in and my computer automatically recognized it and installed the drivers on its own. Furthermore, when it does print, I find that it prints quite nicely.HOWEVER! This printer eats ink like no other. Even with light use, be prepared to buy a new ink cartridge every month or so. I received this printer from my mother, who was upgrading. And her main reason for upgrading was that she was wasting so much money on ink cartridges. Additionally, you have to keep lots of paper stocked in the tray. If it gets too low, it will be giving you a "no paper" error, although there clearly is enough in there. Finally, despite spending hours trying to fix this problem, it ALWAYS tries to print a test page every time I turn it on. Even after getting new cartridges and cleaning the contact points inside the printer. So I have to hold down the "cancel" button every time I turn it on so that it doesn't waste a page of ink and paper.Overall: unless you are only using it as a scanner and occasionally printing, it is not worth all that extra money you'll be spending on ink.
I've had nothing but trouble with this router. It drops all the time and I have spent countless hours on the phone with their terrible offshore support. My issue always has to be given to a supervisor who is never available. They call me back (sometimes)at 10 p.m. CST instead of 8:30 a.m. CTS due to the time difference where the support is located.I have reset this more times than I can count and was told that the majority of my issues stem from the fact that my cordless telephones run on 2.4 gig as does the router and they interfere.???? All I can tell you is no more NetGear for me!! This one's going in the trash even though I've got the "free" support, it costs me about 2 hours a week and that's more than I can afford.
I've gone through two pairs of these, and both broke in the same exact way. The part of the earbuds that the wire plugs into came out completely, taking the "guts" of the earbuds with it. I'm pretty furious right now, in fact, because I'm very careful with how I treat the earbuds, and I can't believe I had two pairs break in the same exact way!On a plus note, I gave them an extra star because they do sound great while they work.
Purchased the product in order to run a game system and my cable system through one optical audio input on my receiver. Tried all inputs on the device, tested multiple optical audio cords, never was able to get the signal to pass through the device into my receiver. Only worked directly into the receiver. Would have been good if it worked, but sadly it did not. Returned for a refund, looking for another solution.
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.
I have a Canon 40D. It doesn't work. Plus the chord is too short and feels very cheap. It probably isn't that durable. I regret purchasing it.
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.
This Vacuum easily plugs into any USB port and once you turn it on the motor sounds strong, but it's not. This vacuum can only pick up minute pieces of dust. It has very little suction at all. It could not even pick up a few very tiny pieces of bread crumbs. There are better battery and rechargeable vacuums out there.
The battery backup for the longest time seemed to work well. It has had to kick in several times since I bought it and had always kept my computer up and running. I tend to shut down quickly after an outage, so I have not really tested how long the battery will last. However, its latest behavior caused me to downgrade its rating to one star.After two years of reasonable service, it has begun to behave erratically and unacceptably. Twice, it has simply shut off while I was using my computer. This is exactly the opposite of what a UPS is designed for! It is supposed to keep your computer running, not shut it off unexpectedly.I have a major issue with the power switch. It is a rather cheap toggle button rather than a rocker switch like most have. Because of this, the switch tends to stick a lot. By this I mean it goes down and then doesn't spring back up, and the unit will not turn on or off until it springs back. I sometimes have to kick it to get the switch back up.The software is good, not great. It keeps track of how many times the unit has intervened, but you cannot get details on individual interventions except for the last one. And you can view the number of interventions in the past 1, 4, 12, or 24 weeks, but you cannot pick any other intervals. You do get fairly nice customization of when and how it intervenes.All in all, this backup seemed promising to start out, but unexpected shutdowns from an "uninterruptible" power supply are simply inexcusable. Better luck next time, APC.
I was excited to receive the photo studio in a box, for a great price. But, I had to return it because the lights gave off the worst chemical burning smell. We had to air out the whole house. The lights were not sturdy and I feared they may be a fire hazard. The felt fabric that it came with had creases in them and made for unattractive photos. I learned that you get what you pay for.
Ordered the NIKON brand battery for its reliable name for my NIKON 5700 digital camera. Received battery as ordered, it did not accept a charge. Battery was returned to vendor for a replacement, believing that this must have been a single event. Received replacement, same deal, did not accept charge. Returned it for a refund. Two trips to USPS, added postage charge, not happy with NIKON battery. Sent email to NIKON, only response was to place my email address on their advertising email list.Bottom line is: ARGENT ELECTRONICS did everything to satisfy me, however they obviously had a batch of BAD NIKON EN-EL1 batteries. Will continue to use AMAZON.COM as a reliable online provider, unless this occurs repetitively. In the end, I do not have a new battery for my NIKON 5700 camera.
This charger is well made and charges the battery to 4.1 volts, even though the label on the charger indicates: Output 4.2-8.4 V 700mAh. Other brands charges batteries to 4.2 volts. At 4.1 volts, the battery is not fully charged and runs out much sooner The camera shuts down at 3.7 volts, so at 4.1 volts the battery is only 75% charged.
Although this unit was advertised as having "docking and charging for all Ipods", my iPod Touch 8G did not charge with this unit. It's difficult to control the iPod when the "docking cradle" is in place because it obstructs the touch screen. The sound quality is just OK.
Geez, if there is a half-star rating here, i could have selected that one, giving this camera 1 star is too much i think... The pictures are all [bad]! no picture came out good at all... everything was blurred and every shot was so bright, everybody was white. No part of the pictures are in clear focus. Would return this camera right away. Olympus disappointed me on this one... I love olympus camera, had three 35mm Olympus cameras and they were all great. that's not the case when I switched to APS camera by Olympus.I don't know if the Newpic Zoom 90 is better than this one. I called olympus and they said the I Zoom 3000 is better than the Newpic Zoom 90, because it is newer. I can't find any online store now that sells newpic 90 brand new, if there is, it is way too much expensive, but its reviews were cool.This camera is NOT RECOMMENDED! stay away.
I bought this TV for my kitchen in Jan. 06. It is used very little (I don't cook much!) By March 06, the picture would shut off in about 20 minutes but the sound would remain on. We were told to send it back (we paid the $25.00 shipping) and they would fix it. They sent it back saying nothing was wrong. THEY WERE WRONG! Now I was told to send it back again(we pay the $25.00 shipping again) and they will send me a new one! I agreed to pay the first $25.00 but didn't feel I should pay it again when they didn't fix it the first time! They refused to budge. So I guess I am out $50.00 bucks and they are sending me another lousy tv. What's that one going to cost me? Stay away from this t.v. and stay away from Phillips!
This product worked fine for just over a year, and then died on me. I checked Magellan's website and they won't repair it. So this product is a scam, as apparently it is supposed to die after a year, so you'll buy a new one!Terrible, terrible product. I recommend finding a different brand than Magellan when you buy a GPS navigator! I can't recommend any, personally, as I haven't bought any others yet.
Length:: 0:32 Minsi wanted to make a video on this just so i can demo to you how "crappy" the clips are on these branded cables. To prove that this is not biased or anything, i bought something like 7 types of CAT 6 cables in the same order. But from 6 different companies. Mind you that the cables itself works and delivers - HOW TRY REMOVING THE CLIP FROM EITHER PORT SIDE AND YOU JUST MIGHT cause a defect on your PORTS! AVOID AVOID AVOID - go for any of these alternativesNew Belkin Components Cat6 Snagless Patch Cable/ Rj45m/Rj45m/ 5 Purple Popular High QualityBelkin 7ft CAT6 RED Patch Snagless ( A3L9002-07-REDS )50FT CAT6 Black Patch Cable Snagless RJ45M/RJ45MAmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet/15.2 Meters)WHITE 100FT CAT6 CAT 6 RJ45 PATCH ETHERNET NETWORK CABLE 100'
I bought my first case and had the latch break in less than 1 month (with very little use -- I am very gentle with my pda, and I had heard that this latch was easily broken, so I actually try to close the latch whenever possible!). I could not stand not being able to close the case when the latch broke, and I was silly enough to buy a second case. This latch lasted me 3 months, and snapped off today. I bought the aluminum case for the protection that it offers, but I have never seen a case with its latch be able to last. I think you're ultimately better off with a leather case, because this case is no good for protection once it cannot latch any longer.
I bought this product because has mouse pad integrated. It wordked well but over the six months no work anymore. The keyboard does not send more info to the receiver. I change the batteries, try to reset the keyboard with the receiver... no results.
they were for my husband and he said it's like watching a boot leg movie the words that u hear don't match up with the lips on the tv
The ink cartridge had been installed for about two weeks when found leaking. Printer is ruined. Forced to buy a new one. Never bought re-manufactured ink cartridges before. Purchased these, Canon BC-02 Black Ink cartridges, because the Canon ink is very difficult to find. Good bye to what had been good printer!
how on earth does one set the message for this thing?
My wife purchased 1 of these items for her father for Father's day and filled it with pictures of his grandchild. Her father loved the gift. She used a Mac computer to load the pictures and had no problems. I decide I wanted one for myself and we also decided this would be a nice gift for other family members. We purchsed 4 more. We gave one away as a gift, one was for myself, and 2 were for upcoming gifts. I attempted to use the one for myself and the computer would not recognize it. I used 2 different computers running XP. I went to the Coby website and the website says the problem is the USB cable. I then contacted the Customer Service Line. They told me the only thing to be done was to return the item. I questioned this since the website says I only need a new cable. I was told that they do not ship replacement parts. The customer service rep talked to me like I was a first grader who had never used a computer. The treatement from Coby is completely unacceptable. I am returning the broken one and the other 2 becuase I do not want to give out gifts that don't work and both people these are going to use Windows XP. I recommend never buying this product or anything else by Coby. They made quite clear that they are going to ship junk and do nothing to fix the bad items. There customer service rep also treats you like you are not smart enough to use they product when the problem is they ship faulty junk.
I checked my 'empty' cartridges against one another, and they vary considerably in weight; I contacted Epson who confirmed the levels are based on use rather then actual ink level; additionally, even though I print B&W; 99 percent of the time, even on the 'economy black only' setting my colors get used up; customer service stated that was because the printer uses all the colors even when 'black only' is selected. Bottom line, Epson's system is not environmentally efficient, as it wastes a lot of ink.That said, the ink and cartridge itself are mostly pretty good, though expensive (so they should be).
They look great and the sounds isn't bad when the volume controls worked. Unfortunately now, the volume knob doesn't work anymore and I can only get sound if I push on the knob REALLY hard. The worst thing is that it won't incrementally increase or decrease the volume, it is either off or on EXTREMLY loud. I recommend getting something that is rated a little better! Keep doing your research before you buy.
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
They shipped me defective headphones, so I have to give them the lowest possible number of stars. To top that off, they would not return or refund the product. The left headphone did not work from day one. How can I, as a customer, be happy about a non-refundable, non-returnable purchase of a defective pair of $80 headphones? I'm not.
sorry to repeat several others, but it just goes to show that Nike should stick to making shoes. its apparent that these earbuds were designed with the three-way movement in order to accommodate several ear sizes and shapes, but in the end it just leads to a mediocre initial fit, and after several weeks of running, a downright poor one. The hinges become loose, the earhook slides to a larger size and becomes unstable with any tugging on the wire, and there is minimal contact between the earbud and your ear, which also lends to instability. The only thing that kept me from giving them one star is that they surprisingly had descent sound. Its funny, but i'd actually compare them to stock ipod earbuds as far as sound quality goes. If anything, I expected the design to be great and the sound to be lacking - totally the other way around
I was really excited to about the iRiver H10...until I tried to set it up and discovered that it only works with Windows XP and nothing else. It had all the features I wanted and it would have been great, but I am not changing my operating system just to use an mp3 player.
At least you'll get to see it swirl around before it disappears. Then you can walk away and forget it instead of wasting HOURS AND HOURS in frustration after you've wasted the money.I bought this program because I thought it would be more current on the local streets than my old GPS software that came out in 2003 - WRONG! Less current, and not nearly as user friendly or anything else you want street GPS for.The other reviews do a good job of telling you some of the weaknesses. I just wish I had read them before I bought this trash.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS IF YOU ARE THINKING OF USING IT WITH A HANDHELD DEVICE!!!
When the Toshiba modem is running, it is running great. However, one thing that the Toshiba modems suffers from is packet loss. This particular model is very sensative to RF signal noise. Because of it's sensativity to RF siganals, you will experience lags of 15 to 25 seconds because of packet loss. Other modems that I have tested are not as sensative and don't suffer from this problem. I would still recommend this modem if you only surf the net. However, if you plan on using this modem for gaming or streaming content off of the web, stay away.
These headphones do have satisfactory sound quality and are pretty comfortable. However in terms of sound attenuation they are very inadequate for my application, which is operating a tractor and bushhog on my farm. Previously I had used a headset radio with good sound attenuation, and if I wanted to listen to music I would use earbuds under the headset and my Ipod. I hoped to replace this system as the earbuds are a bit annoying. Unfortunately the Sennheiser headphones are so poor at sound attenuation all I can hear is the racket I'm creating with the machinery, and so have returned to the previous system for this application. If I were attempting to screen out lower level noise they might be alright, but for my purposes were not the right choice.
La primer semana me funciono muy bien. Eso si, la navegacion es muy mala y dificil. Como a la segunda semana, la tercera vez ke trate de pasar canciones al reproductor, se murio de repente, y mi PC ya no lo detekto. Ya no pude pasar mas canciones. Los audifonos estan muy bien, el volumen sube mucho, pero el cable es muy corto y eso era un problema. Trate de contactar con mi vendedor, pero nunca encontre ninguna direccion o nada para ponerme en contacto con alguien.
I would like to reiterate what some of the other reviewers have said. THERE IS NO SUPPORT FOR THIS PRODUCT. Polaroid does not support and it says so in the instruction manual. They say to contact Digital Media Group which no longer exists. Once I got someone at Polaroid that knew anything about it, he said there is still some help on the Digital Media Group website [...]. Of course, when I tried that website it no longer exists. The player worked fine for a while, although, awkward and not user friendly. Then one day I turn it on and it shows a message that says "Cannot access HDD data". That's it. It's broke and I have no way of getting it fixed. I have read some reviews that say the hard drive just goes bad one day. That is probably what happened to mine. I have taken very good care of it and actually didn't use it that much. There is no reason it should have stopped working. Don't buy this thing no matter what. The price is enticing but you will end up buying another one anyway and then spend twice as much.
I found the initial set up process to be very tedious. The manual was very confusing, and the steps requried to learn things seemed way more complicated than necessary. And, when you make a mistake, several steps are required to clear it. When I finally got things working, I was pretty happy with it. I like the physical layout for the most part, and it's great having a joystick. One thing I was disappointed by is the inability to program the Power button if with non-Sony components.Then, I got a new DVD player and had to teach it all of the commands (it didn't have it built in). Now, it's totally screwed up. When I teach it one thing, it forgets something else, or it links to buttons to always be the same. The worst part is that it nukes totally unrelated settings. For example, the right arrow button for my Tivo stopped working. If I fix that, it breaks something for my amp. If I fix that, the Tivo is broken again.I'll be selling it and looking for a different remote. I hear good things about the MX-500. I'd avoid the Sony one if I were you.
WRONG ONE I HAVE GOTTON BUT THAT'S OK I DIDN'T NEED THEM AFTER ALLONE I HAVE GOTTON WAS MUTCH SMALLER PLUS SHOWS 2 BUT GOT 1
At first, the printer seemed too good to believe. Fast, no jams, just perfect for lots of printing. Within 6 months, it started cranking out GREY PAGES. Like everyone else, I bought new toner but that didn't help. The grey pages obliterate any printing I try to do. A new drum costs at least $130. Be very careful of the reconditioned ones because they can hide the grey page problem for a short while but it's the drum that is bad. All in all, Brother took me for $250 and the new toner which is full but unusable. When someone posts on here after having a printer a week, you do everyone a disservice because you say great things without any experience to back it up. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER BROTHER.
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
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.
When new, this projector was a pleasure to watch, at least compared to what was available in the price range back when it was new. Its luminosity gave it enough power to provide contrast and sharp color in a room that I could never dim to my satisfaction.However, despite my very careful handling and following of cool-down procedures, it blew out a bulb in about 1/10th of the number of hours that the bulb was supposed to last, which destroyed the projector. Infocus refused to provide warranty service, excusing it as consequential damages of the failed bulb, which was not warrantied. Instead they offered a little extra discount towards the purchase of a refurb. The refurb lasted two months and went out with a bang (literally). If you add the ages or service hours of both units together, they still didn't make it past the original warranty, but it seems Infocus knows no shame.At this point, I not only regret choosing this model, but I regret having purchased from Infocus. That's one mistake I won't be making twice.By now, even the bulbs cost about half the price of buying a new projector from someone else. So, my customer relationship with Infocus has reached a permanent end.
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.
It wasn't what I thought I was buying but ok. It fits the DVD player I bought but I was hoping it was alittle bigger. It really is designed to anchor to the seats in a car. The storage compartment is too small. If you want to store all the accessories it is pretty tight. I would aim a little bigger.
I bought two of them for Christmas gifts and they both did not work. The box said not to return to the store, but to call their 800#, which you can't get through to speak to a representative. Seems I may be stuck with 2 of these defective units. Save your money.
This DVD player doesn't play VCDs. SD 1200 does play VCDs. I am wondering why Toshiba doesn't make the SD 1600 to play VCDs. I'll have to return it.
Where the hell is it...I haven't even gotten a confirmation from J &amp; R &amp; I need to give the gift on Sunday &amp; although I have speedy PAID delivery...J &amp; R doesn't deliver on weekends????
I purchased this camera the day after Thanksgiving last year and now the Lens will not re-tract or extend. I contacted polaroid and they will not repair the camers (even at a charge). I contacted a polaroid authorized dealer and they cannot reair the camera either because polaroid will not sell them parts. DO NOT PUCHASE DIGITAL POLARID CAMEERAS unless you want to throw away money.
Basically,they are soundless.I crank my system to the max and they whisper.AT first I thought I had made the mistake,to the point where I took it to a friends shop.Where he confirmed that they just lacked in general.The matching 6.5's are amazing.These,not so much
I purchased the 44" version of this TV back in June 04. Within 6 months the dreaded blue line appeared at the bottom. An LG rep on another forum confirmed that excessive heat causes the plastic lens mounts to warp after awhile.(He has since deleted all his posts) I can't post a URL but do a search on E44W46LCD + TriodeGuy and you will find my posts on the other forum. There is a fix for the blue line problem that doesn't require light engine replacement. Please see my posts for details. There is also mention from another poster of a class action lawsuit in Jersey.
WELL NO LUCK FOR ME WITH THIS PRODUCT. I ASSEMBLE MY OWN COMPUTERS, SET THIS DEVICE CORRECTLY, THE COMPUTER RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE AND INSTALLS THE OS BUT THEN THE MBR IS CORRUPTED. MY GUESS IS THIS DEVICE MAY WORK BETTER FOR SECONDARY DRIVES THAT DO NOT CONTAIN THE OPERATING SYSTEM.
Thanks to all of you who wrote reviews!. I will not invest in this latest generation of iPod. They need to improve on a number of flaws mentioned!!!
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 am extremely disappointed and will return the item. The image is blurry and just all around bad compared to other webcams I've experienced. The audio cuts out constantly and, over half the time, doesn't work at all.
This is a waste of money. I does not work with other internet browsers other than ie. Like most of microsofts products it is fustrating
My neighbor and I bought this charger but I returned mine and I think she is going to return hers also. It seems a little dated because it charges the batteries for a fixed amount of time (both NiMH and NiCad). So if your battery is only slightly discharged it'll still charge it for the same time as if it were totally dead. It also can't charge batteries individually which my Rayovac charger can. The only downfall of my Rayovac is that it can only charge AA and AAA which is all I need. I paid 25 dollars for the Energizer and the Rayovac was only 10 dollars... BIG difference. If you can find a Rayovac recharger at your local store get it! I even got 16 NiMH batteries for 25 dollars - PLUS they're ALL 1600mah (higher the rating the more power). Just thought I'd let everyone know. Alohaz
Sony typically makes good products. I had been searching for an inexpensive headphones set for my workout at the YMCA. I purchased this because it was inexpensive, made by Sony, and designed for workouts. Okay, the headphones lasted about one month before the sound became scratchy and I couldn't hear the sound out of one ear. Apparently the sweat or moisture has dripped down into the earpiece. Returning it to amazon.com is not an option at this point but I can certainly return it to Sony for a replacement under their 90 day warranty. You get what you pay for even applies to the most reputable companies. The cost of the headphones has increased by shipping costs to Sony plus my initial investment of $13.99. Apparently these headphones while designed for workouts require more care than anticipated.
Bought one at CompUSA. It worked great. Last weekend (12/15) I figured out how to make the scanning software work perfectly for me (in a way not described in the light-weight instructions--outline subject, hit preview, and preview will resize window so you don't have to use pre-set paper sizes). However, that may have been the signal to the machine. It simply stopped working on 12/16. Nothing I did got it going again. Unplug it, plug it back in, reload drivers, press any of the 3 buttons on the scanner, etc., nothing. It became a too-big paperweight and I only had it for about 2 months (and didn't have the invoice any more, drat). I guess it was too light weight to keep scanning comic books. Fortunately, the Omnipro9 that comes with it works with my ancient Vivitar scanner :)
Dude we got the loading bug and it wont work.Its freakin stuped DO NOT GET THIS!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't buy this product again. It was not easy to set up for a non-technology person like me. The program also constantly tells me that I did not shut it down properly when I unplug the external hard drive from my laptop, even though I do exactly what the instructions say to do each time. I wish I had saved my $145.00 and just kept using plug-in flash drives to save the files and programs I want to save. I'm very disappointed.
My kids both got Zune players and I bought 2 of these accessories also.One worked perfectly. The other had static, never could find a good channel and was a bust. If you like gambling, this is the product for you.I must say that the Amazon return process is very quick and easy. That was a plus I did not expect.
It does not have support for many PC Racing simulations. I bought this so that I could play Race 07 from Simbin, but was disappointed when it was not supported. Before purchasing the wheel, it states that Race 07 was supported, but it is not.It is small and compact, which I love considering that I don't have a lot of room for a huge Wheel. It does work with the 18 Wheels of Steel games, DiRT, DiRT2, and Grid, but just not with Race 07.Still overall a good cheap inexpensive purchase on a wheel.
Its not as advertised. Its a lot cheaper to buy just the camera. There is no film or batteries in the box. So I guess your spending the extra money...nothing really. I didnt listen to the other reviews saying the same thing. I should have and I hope you do. Good luck and enjoy the Holga that you end up getting.
I too made a mistake and purchased a Brother HL-1450 laser printer. These printers consistently garner rave reviews and unfortunately I got suckered. All one has to do is check the customer reviews at Amazon.com or Epinions.com for the HL-12XX and HL-14XX printers to determine there are some significant print quality issues with any Brother laser printer utilizing the DR-400 image drum. Factor in the $120-$150 cost of a new drum every 2000 copies or so and you've got some serious operating expense. As advised by Brother technical support, I replaced the image drum to rectify the dreaded "gray background" problem, only to have it reappear roughly 2000 copies later. Imagine, a laser printer with a toner supply that outlasts the image drum. Needless to say, I will defer another drum replacement and use the money to purchase a new non-Brother laser printer.
I used a Palm Vx for many years, and it was always in the Palm hard case. I had hoped for a similar product. Alas, this case is far too big - most especially too wide - to begin to imagine carrying it around with the flexibility I was used to with the Palm Vx. I am now off to explore the competitors, and hope they are narrower. Frustrating.
I am disappointed with this charger. On a recent overseas trip, the flimsy and weak clip twisted and came loose and I was unable to use the charger for my Tungsten C Palm. Very disppointing and poorly disgned accessory for the Palm. I am planning to contact Palm and ask for a refund or a replacement.
thought i wanted a joystick as a product it is well made arrived as promised well packaged in good condition,but do not beleave everything you read it is not compatable to multi app just because it has software install instruction and a usb cablke end. do your research before purchase.
The camera takes wonderful pictures. I purchased two for my adult sons in December 2005. As of right now, both have broken view screens. This seems to be a major design problem for this camera.
This camera stopped working after 2 months. (no image in viewfinder or display) Sent into Nikon Service, returned 3 weeks later with $0 invoice for Coolpix 4300 repair, stamped "Beyond Repair". I had to contact technical support and have them track down why no repair was made. They told me that there was "moisture damage" and therefore not covered under warrenty. Believe me when I tell you, this camera never got wet or even used in rainy weather. I now have a $650 paperweight and would never buy anything made by Nikon. BEWARE!
They look neat, sound fair, and tangle quite easily. Despite their appearance, they really are not well designed for active people. While running, sweat somehow manages to run down the plastic clips and &quot;flood&quot; the ear buds. It did not long before they started to sound weak, and lose bass response. Finally my right side blew, even though my MP3 player has a pretty mild sound output.I got a few months of use out of them, and am debating getting a new pair. I don't like the idea of disposable hardware; I expected much better from Sony.
Then by all means, purchase these blank CDs. I was trying to make a mixed CD of music for Christmas gifts and only 40% of these were recordable.
What a bad product... The toner stains the back of each page, definition is bad, consistency of its density is bad... NOT recommendable; I'm sorry I spent the money on this product instead of buying hp original. I wanted to buy an inexpensive toner, but I got a cheap one instead!
This camcorder has ruined everything!!!!! The sound had worked on and off for a while- very unpredictable. We taped my son's birthday party in January and it taped the sound. We used it the next month to tape my newborn twins in the hospital and there was NO SOUND!!!! I was crushed. I tried another tape and magically the sound worked when I was just fooling around and not taping anything important, so I used it to tape their first tub baths- NO SOUND!!! It has missed them laughing, babbling, etc. We have no money to buy another camera. We paid $25 to get it looked at and the idiot man thought we'd pay in excess of $175 plus parts to get it ("possibly") fixed. Are you kidding me??? We can never get those "firsts" back and I am soooo very upset. Customer Service was no help (besides the fact I could never understand the representatives) and I will not buy another Panasonic product. They couldn't even give me an approved Panasonic dealer anywhere close to where we live. We traveled 45 minutes to get it looked at. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!! There are several of us that bought these and have had the same problems. We've all bought them at different times too showing that Panasonic has some repeating problem!!!
I had high hopes for this miniature picture frame. Need to load with baby pictures for grandma. Something easy to use, looks good, GREAT case. When I went to load the photos, they loaded fine, but between each photo displayed a screen that said, invalid file format. It was very annoying. I wrote 7 e-mails to COBY to which none were answered. i eventually had to call to find out that their only resolve was to reset the unit. AFter 2 resets with no result, the only thing tech could offer me was try it on a PC. that's the point, I don't have one. I bought it because it claimed it worked with the Mac, in the end. A major disappointment.... do not buy if you own Mac. Waste of time and money....
Brand new, and the Koss UR-15 headphones were putting crackling static into my left ear when the music was at a moderate volume or higher. I tapped the left side with my finger, and it died! This review is my revenge, and your warning. The earbuds that came with it were just as disappointing. They had no bass sound at all, and sounded tinny. Even the cheapest earbuds sound richer. AVOID KOSS!
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 won't buy another Amazon Lonely Planet "eBook". it's poorly laid out and the hyper links mostly don't work at all and when they do, they send you to the wrong place. If you have an iPad, the Apple Lonely Planet eBooks are like real books.
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.
Since my Corolla only has a DVD Player, the i-Trip was my most economical solution to use my i_Pod on my Corolla's FM radio. The i_Trip works by broadcasting a weak FM signal that's picked up on your FM radio (but NOT quite as well as advertised).Setup is reasonabley simple. Basically, you download 100 radio frequencies in text format to i_Tunes then synch your i-Pod. Once setup, you find an open frequency on the radio then choose that frequency on your i-Pod.The problem is that the FCC limits the broadcast power of these devices to 0.000001 watt! The quality of the sound is affected by numerous factors, such as the quality of your FM reciever, the location of your car's anttenae, crowded FM bandwidth in your area, and even the metal film in your windshield.I'm struggling to find a stable signal in my car because the broadcast from the i_Trip is extremely weak. Normal driving makes the signal fade in and out. Standing still produces the strongest signal which sounds like mediocre FM reception in my car.I really can't recommend this thing. Perhaps in a different car it may work better.
I woke up (turns out after a capacitor exploded) choking on plastic burning/melting think smoke. Nothing like waking up in a panic not knowing WTheck is going on.OMG I've had the windows and doors open for hours (WINTER here isn't less than 20 degrees out) trying to air out this stench. GRRRR!This has me pretty concerned. What if I wasn't home? Thankfully I had this plugged into an UPS, that shut down as a result of it getting a huge ? power demand... It showed an blinking error LED as "overloaded"IF not there's no telling whether plugged into a normal outlet it would have tripped the circuit breaker or not? I've heard of people PSU's catching on fire but this was one scary way to wake up.
I bought this on January 27th 2007 & today August 1st 2007 it died. Ominous clicking sound you hear about when you google "Western Digital Mybook clicking fail".I loved it when I first got it, because it does look nice, but it runs very hot & unmounted from time to time spontaneously. This is not isolated incident if you look around the internet.
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.
Although these MAY be fine quality, they ARE NOT what I was expecting to receive.They are advertised as "Cables To Go" (CTG) CAT 6 patch cables, and what I received is NOT a CTG product. They are "Made in China" (maybe CTG are too), NO brand name on the package, and are definitely NOT in a CTG package, as I also ordered 5 foot cables at the same time, and those ARE in CTG bags.BEWARE that you may not get Cables To Go brand.
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.
Con: flimsy plastic doors.Con: poor button placement means you can change the settings while you hold it to shoot.EXTREME CON:Even after fooling around with every setting possible and taking hundreds of shots, they turn out to be fuzzy, usually out of focus whether distant or nearby. Some may describe this in their reviews as "soft focus'. It's not, it's 'out of focus'. This is something I don't expect from a Canon. I own an older S400 Elph that takes much sharper pictures. Do not buy this camera.I am amending this review. I have now taken several hundred MORE shots. The thing does a lousy job of focusing. Yes, I am an adult with plenty of picture-taking experience. Do not buy this camera.
I can not give a honest review of this item because as 11Oct2009 I have not recieved it.This item was ordered on 09Sep2009. I am told this item was shipped to Tampa, FL and wasundeliverable and was shipped back to the manufacterer. On 10Oct2009 I emailed to cancelthis order and request a refund because I have no idea what is happening now.This particular transaction just is not working for me.Maybe next time.
Horrible productLooked very cheap and was very tight to fit the gpsThe cup holder broke within a monthWaste of money
Pull the router out of the box; plug in the network cable between my laptop and the router; supply the network SSID, ISP IP information, WEP key, and IP range for DHCP. Unplug router from laptop, plug router into DSL &quot;modem&quot;, slip wireless card into laptop.Network connection says the wireless connection is excellent, but the IP address it gave me is 0.0.0.0, so that's not right. Try a few more times with &quot;ipconfig release/renew, &quot;repair connection&quot;, pulling and reinserting the card, still nada.Restore old wireless router (Apple Airport), browse over to netgear.com, get the latest firmware (5.03), install on new router, put new router back in network.Network connection says the wireless connection is excellent, and the IP address is right! &quot;yay&quot; But wait, now it's gone! &quot;boo&quot; Now it's back! &quot;yay&quot; Now it's gone! &quot;boo&quot;. Move laptop next to wireless router and the connection stabilizes but it takes 5-10 seconds to get to each admin page. Local throughput on a file copy approached 50kb/sec for at least 30 seconds. Web connections are hopeless. Manual says to try a different channel. Still awful. Manual says to disable WEP. Still awful.Send email to tech support with details of problems including the fact that I upgraded to 5.03. They tell me to upgrade the firmware to 5.03. I am getting a little upset and tell them I have already upgraded the firmware. They give up and send me to phone support. I call Netgear and explain my problems including the frustrating experience with email support. Phone support tells me to upgrade the firmware to 5.03. I sigh quietly and explain (one more time) that I have already upgraded the firmware. Phone support sounds puzzled by this. Phone support puts me on hold, and later tells me to change channels, I do so with no effect. Phone support seems baffled, I ask if it could be that the product doesn't actually function as advertised?I give up on phone support and send the Netgear MR814v2 back to Amazon for a refund.
I spent a couple hours and two calls to Coby tech support trying to get this thing to load pictures without any luck. Total waste of time and money.
i look so silly with this headphone on. it's ginormous! i wouldn't mind if the material/design look better. it looks & feel very cheap. it sounds decent for a $20 headphone, can't complain there.
Dont waste your time, I found this adapter useless for macros of moving and living things, it may be good for still life but I am not interested in that. Its ridiculous with the shallow DOF is you do ever mange to get a good shot!
I have owned my Ipod for 18 months. It is the fantastic, but I am now on my 3rd remote which is not so fantastic. No matter how careful I am about twisting the wires,it seems that after a period of time they loose connection with the Ipod. I also do not like the fact that Apple bundles the earphones with the remote. I am forced to buy new earphones just to get the remote.
I bought this to connect Macs at home and had read that is was particularly easy to do with this router. The dhcp server was not assigning an IP address so I called tech support. First, they did try to help, but it didn't work. Since I had a Mac I would have to pay for their premium support, Windows users do not. No where on their website does it say that Mac support is extra. I ended up returning the product.
I wanted to upgrade from my Canon 2mp camera so I tried the Exilim. Maybe mine was defective because the pictures were terrible, many out of focus and the color was not very sharp. Surprisingly though it did take very good video, but the pictures weren't worth keeping.
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
I've owned both the Targus optical wireless minimouse and this new Kensington Pocketpro. I had the Targus when I had a Titanium G4, but decided to "upgrade" to the Kensington with my new 12" G4. The good news is that the Kensington corrects the shortfalls of the Targus: 1) compartment to hide the USB receiver so you don't lose it [ The main trade off here is that in order to accomplish this the Kensington is a full-sized mouse (almost twice the size of the Targus)] and 2) shut-off feature when receiver is stowed to save batteries.The bad news is threefold: First, the optics in the Kensington are inferior to the Targus. There wasn't a surface the Targus couldn't handle...even very low-contrast formica like on my desk at work and the tables at Starbucks. However, the Kensington does not reliably work on formica or any surface with low-contrast patterns or a slight sheen. I am forced to use a piece of paper with printing on it as a mouse pad which is REALLY poor. Second, the Kensington folks made the receiver 270 degree swivel-able...however, this is not really necessary in my opinion (for laptop use) and feels VERY flimsy.... Finally, like the receiver, the construction of the mouse itself ain't that great. Within a couple weeks of use I had problems with the batteries popping up spontaneously. Flimsy, springs. I had to resolve this with tape! Then, soon after, the plastic latch that keeps the battery compartment sealed broke...probably because of the battery thing. The mouse still works, but the back end of the mouse "hood" is permanently ajar.In conclusion, better optics/smaller package/sturdier construction...definitely go Targus (or if you have the cash...Apple Pro!!!)
This made in China mp3 player looks very cheap from day one. Bought it in March, 2005 and used it for 2 month and it's broke. The customer service put me on hold for a long time as well. Save yourself the trouble and get something else.
The battery is already dying and I've only had it for a month. Don't buy this item. Buyer be warned.
It doesn't give much privacy. You can definitely see what is on the screen. As the viewing angle increases, it reduces the brigtness but still you can easily recognize popular websites and applications.
I could not put the Digital photo frame together, tried to connect it, all I could see was the pre-installed pictures, Iinserted my own photo card, but nothing happended. Got discouraged and just let it sit. Could ot even fit it backinto the boxes. I am very disapointed and will not buy electronics via mail again.
When I first got this wireless router I loved it. It was real easy to setup, it had mac adress filtering, all the options in the setup have a definition right next to them so its real easy to figure things out.But I must say after about a year things started flaking out. It 1st starts off as an occasional bump off of the wireless network. It did that once a quarter, then once a month then every week, then every day, then every hour, and finally every minute.. and it doesn't end there then the Wired ports got all flacky as well.Is it just me or do they make these things to fail every few months? I also bought a netgear pci wireless adapter and that died on me too.. so far I'm really not happy with Netgear..That was a G card I bought 4 months ago...My old netgear B card is 2 years older and its still humming along in another computer!I thought their 3 yr warrenty would mean that they were pretty confident about their product.. but its just a marketing rouse. The tech support system is such a pain in the ass that I think they're hoping that most people will give up and just buy another router.So unless the quality of netgear stuff starts going back up I would definetly stay away from all netgear products.. as of recently it seems they're having really bad quality issues. The NEW 624 series routers are notorious for being POS. And that just came out a few months ago.
I have 2 of these receivers. One I purchased here and another supplied by DISH. I am having issues with both. The refurbished one I purchased here lasted just long enough to get past the warranty. I started having problems with this receiver suddenly shutting off and back on by itself several weeks ago. The incidents at first were few and far between and usually at times when the TV was not on. Recently, however, whenever I turned on the TV, the receiver would shut off and I could not get it back on with either the remote or the receiver's power button. Then suddenly it would turn on by itself and instantly go off. It would go into a loop of on and off until I finally unplugged it from the outlet.The receiver supplied by dish, will loose the signal and I have to do a hard reset by unplugging the power while the receiver is on. Sometimes this works with the first reset and sometimes not.I'm calling DISH to see if they have better receivers than these pieces of junk!
in short i own two pair for less than 6 months one less than 4 and both cables have shorted out and became useless on them. the bass sound is also horrible. warranty is worthless.
WHY WOULDN'T YOU PUT A FREQUENCY THAT WOUL WORK IN ALL THE WORLD???HOW HARD WOULD HAVE BEEN FOR THE SCALE TO GO FROM 0.5 , 1 , 1.5 , 2 ETC.THE FM TRANSMITTER IT IS NOT SO POWERFULL,I OBTAINED BETTER RESULTS WITH MUCH CHEAPER DEVICE.
Had trouble booting and tech support was no help. The trouble continued to happen intermittently until I replaced it with LaCie 130823 eSATA PCI Card Design by Sismo. The problems went away immediately.
I bought this camera 3 years back and its a plain simple point and shoot camera with a fixed lens and you cant adjust anything. It has no optical zoom, no video recording, etc. but thats what you pay for. Picture wise the camera shoots beautifully and the colours come out really nice and natural. Its flash is pretty bad with flash shots coming out dark. I have taken decent 6x4 prints even with the lower resolution. The power on/off switch is really horrible and flimsy. It broke after few months of use and I had to get it repaired. After that my computer never recognises the camera and I have to use a card reader to transfer photos.I wouldnt recommend this camera even to a first timer even though its very very simple to use. Its just too flimsy and featureless.
I thought this would be ideal for my rack mounted pre-amp (it's only a pre-amp processor and therefore not much heat). You know the little 4" fan I was using worked better than this unless you crank up the power to 12V (which then causes it to sound like a Cessna. Just buy a small standup fan for under $20, works better, just not as "cute". For a power amp or other real heat producing unit, this would be total under-kill.
we were given this $900 recorder right after the birth of our child so we got some great movies of him.At 6 months we got a format error on display screen and weren't able to discharge dvd.called sony troubleshooting and not very helpful staff read from a manual which didnt apply to our model, called 3 times each time told warranty ran out(3months) and to send it to them for $250 they would look at it.so now i have a camcorder that doesnt work and a company that doesnt stand behind its product
I received this item in a ripped up box, but more importantly, it was the wrong cable. Instead of the firewire plug, it had a regular usb. Amazon took care of the problem immediately, but I would stay away from this seller!
The inner sleeve doesn't lock in the outer part. I lost my iPAQ while walking down the stairs and now it needs an expensive repair of the display!!!!
I attended a focus group session for this product and the overwhelming sentiment in the room was, &quot;It's fine, but I'm not going to buy one.&quot;Well, I told my wife about it and we bought one for her parents in another state. We set the thing up locally and mailed it to them. I'll be honest with you, they're not &quot;technologically-savvy&quot; people. It wasn't a huge surprise when we came to town three months later and the thing was still in the box. I hooked it up, but mostly for selfish reasons; I paid $199 for the thing.I got it working after buying a phone cord long enough to get the Ceiva close to a power outlet. I hung it on the wall and my mother-in-law hated it. With two twisted black cords hanging out of it, I can understand why. Although the old girl put on a happy face when shots of the grandkids came up.We came back home and never heard about the Ceiva again. That's because it's back in its box collecting dust on a shelf somewhere. While Mom hated the way the thing looked, my father-in-law managed to lock all the photos so they saw the same shots over an over for a month. After that he took it down. Costco makes digital prints for $.19 a piece and stamps are cheap. Sometimes old technology is still the best.
Like some others the S/N for this product was rejected by the product. No product support on the weekend. Not in the mood to make an already difficult job worse by fighting with tech support issues. I'll be returning this to the makers for the full refund. I bought WiveDrive System Saver and will not have to reinstall the OS which will be a good time saver.Forget this program and try a different one. This was a waste of time.Disappointed.
I have been trying to unlock the city navigator NT that was purchased with this unit. I have tried everything I know. The web site is terrible and trying to email product support does not work. Buy something else. This is terrible.
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
I bought the Coby TF-DVD-7100 player and it worked for about a half dozen movies before giving me a "wrong disc error" message. I wrote Coby customer service about this after reading on the web that many others have had the same problem, four months have gone by without a reply. They should be ashamed of the way they do business. Now let me tell you about my philosophy on purchasing something. When I buy an item I take care of it so I don't have to buy another, and I expect that item to give me reasonable service. If it doesn't, like more and more products we purchase these days, Then I never buy another product from that company again. I also take the time to let the company know there is a problem and give them a chance to rectify it, It's time consuming, but only fair.
I handed my daughter my iphone when I needed a hand free to get her little brother out of his car seat. I thought that would be fine for just a second, especially since my phone was in this case. Thanks to the cut away corners and a five-year-old, I need a new phone. I did give the case an extra star for being well-made and helping my phone to survive in a home with two young children for 14 months, but I'm still disappointed.
When I purchased this I thought that it was going to be the holy grail of flash units. I had two 430EX units that I could not slave to, it was upgraded from the 580EX but what I got was a unit that has failed me so many times that I don't even carry it with me. First, this unit will work fine for the first 15 shots, but after that it freezes up, it won't fire, it won't react to any of the buttons on the back and it actually locks up my 40D to where I have to remove the battery AND the CF card to get my camera to work again even if I take the flash off. I've read that it gets too hot, that there is a problem with the wiring in the base etc, but why hasn't canon said something more about this? I would figure that their flag ship product would be hands down the best ever, but alas, nothing. I would not purchase this unit until Canon first admits they have a problem and then goes out and fixes it and even recalls the units out there so those of us with them can have a working unit.Sorry to have a bad review on it but I wasted my money when I got this flash unit.Side note, the first 10-15 flashes do work very well, but again, you would expect more than that. (yes I've checked the batteries, changed them and done all that others have suggested online before I posted this review).Hope this helps someone out there.Douglas.
I purchased these for use with my computer but they did not come with any computer hook-ups even though the description says they do. I also found them to be incredibly huge - they fall off my head unless I am really still. I did not take charm classes, nor ever practiced walking with books on my head so I find the headphones useless.
Bought them for my iPod and have regretted them since day one. I was surprised how loose the over-ear hooks were, right out of the package. I have no way to tighten them because of the type of screw used. They are also difficult to put on without using both hands for each ear. I wear them while walking and working out, and have to constantly re-position them in my ears anytime I move my head or accidentally touch the cord. My old cheap Sonys were so much better, with the same quality sound. I have only had these for a month or so, but am getting new ones as soon as I can because these POS just DO NOT STAY IN PLACE.
The voice from right-hand earbud becomes much lower than the other 1 month after I got it.
I own three of these things.. one V1, two V2s..What ever you do, dont own a V1.. its not readyfor primtime.. there is a reason after all why theycreated a V2.Techsupport is pathetic.. Hope you never have tocall them.. I have been trying to get the V1 to emaillogfiles ever since we have purchased it.. if you geta V1, save the box and return it..Setup was easy, the web interface is not difficult.. justhope you dont have issues.. they will not get resolvedtalking to the techsupport folks..
Installed without issue. I was replacing some Sony Xplod speakers that had become physically damaged. Connected to a 200W JVC head unit. They sounded really great for about a week, then they blew. Awful speakers. Very disappointed.
I refused order since I tried to cancel it due to shipping costs more than the item itself. The items are very small so there is no way shipping should have costs so much. I refused the order a month ago and still have yet to get the credit sent to my account..I am sure the product itself was fine but the whole deal is kinda shady if you ask me.......Lora
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 have used thinkpads for many years, and this new model is not up to the old standard. it's just another cheap Chinese laptop now that IBM has exited. The old styling cues and sturdy feel are gone. Try a VAIO.
UPDATE: Returned this TV and bought a Toshiba Regza 26" LCD TV/DVD combination (26LV67)...MUCH BETTER!The Regza has good viewing at all off-angles (including looking up) and has an upconverting DVD player (the 23HLV87 does not). Paid only 'bout $150 more for the Regza 26" and got a better picture & upconverting DVD player-well worth the difference in my book!ORIGINAL REVIEWThis isn't a bad TV, but be forewarned-the off-angle viewing when looking UP is terrible (looks like a photographic negative). I checked off-angle viewing from the sides in a showroom, but didn't think `bout lying in the floor to check the view looking up! I mistakenly assumed if it looked good from the sides, it would look the same from all angles-it doesn't!I put this TV in my home office directly above my computer monitor, sitting on a corner unit. The 23HLV87 I had tilted it's max (5 degrees) and still had a couple of mouse pads to get more forward tilt and it still looks terrible looking up. The Regza doesn't tilt forward on it's stand as the 23HLV87 does, but it looks great when looking up even with no forward tilt.After my experience with this TV, playing around in the showrooms it appears many LCDs smaller than 26" suffer the same (upward) off-angle viewing problem as this Toshiba. Apparently many manufacturers are putting newer/better LCDs in their 26" units.
I am not going to comment on the sound/audio because I really only purchased it for the passive noise reduction capability. I am very disappointed in that aspect, as these headphones hardly block any voices that can be heard. I even plugged it in my evo to see if the noise reduction is any better with music playing on, and it was only a minor difference because I can still hear the people around me. I was hoping it would reduce the noise to a low hum, but it did not even do that. Someone reviewed that they could not hear their girlfriend's voice when putting these on, and I am not sure how that can be possible as I can hear my family's voices even from a good distance. I need these to study because I am easily distracted, and these headphones just did not do it for me. I am not sure how some reviewers said they work amazing is blocking office noises.
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 remarkable piece of junk. It freezes up after most songs and the play button popped out of mine. You should avoid products made by this no-name company. Their customer service was also a complete waste of time. Avoid, avoid, avoid products by Classic.
Item broke 2 weeks after I got it. I went to Iraq and couldnt return after I returned. Apex is and will always be bottom of the line products. Leave this product in stores, Seller shipped promply nothing against him, Product brand has very low quality.
Was a little dissapointed at the cheap plasticky look of the stereo in person. Still at this price it looks better than a lot of other units you could get...at least this one looks like a cheap immitation of something high-end. Would've given it three stars except that right out of the box one of the speakers doesn't work when I play cd's. Both speakers work when listening to the radio though...go figure.
When I needed a headset, I got this one for the Labtec name and the price. After 2 WEEKS the headphones stopped working, and now the microphone is dead. My first email to Labtec went unanswered,hopefully my latest one will be answered. Nonetheless, when the headset worked, it had great audio quality, and didn't make my ears sore.
This router died on me after 12 months. My wifi tech says this router has an average lifespan of 19 months. No wonder the netgear warranty is only for 90 days - complete garbage. Where as my Apple airport is still working after a decade.
The printed output is not really all that good. But it works for me. Have had it for 6 months or so but only print a couple of pages a month. When the ink goes out I will buy another printer as the ink refill costs are just too much.
Speaker lasts about month or so and you're getting distorted sound from because of bad voice coil like the other guy mentioned. I know it's a cheap sub but already changed 3 until I found out all of them are crap.You better save your money or buy from another brand.
When it actually picks up a satelite or two or three, it works like a charm. The problem is finding the satelites. I can understand problems downtown, but not on the open highway. Unless my car is made of thick lead - and I don't think it is - then I do not understand the poor reception. When it connects, it works fine and is helpful. When it doesn't connect, which is often, it does survive being thrown around the car.
The problems with the MX5000 relate mainly to the Bluetooth connection, but the keyboard itself isn't as good as it could be either, at least not for intensive work. Two stars only because I liked the mouse, when it worked.I've been waiting almost three years for Logitech to get the software right for this product, and they still haven't done it. The only reason I kept it as long as I did is that I paid a lot for it, and I kept thinking that surely Logitech would come out with a software update to fix all the bugs. When I first got the MX 5000, the software was so bad that I had to uninstall Logitech's Setpoint software and Bluetooth stack and just use the Windows default drivers. I lost some features that way, but at least it worked reliably.At one point, I spent weeks, maybe months, combing through the online forums trying find a way to make this product work.Over the years, Logitech has improved the software, but it still has problems, such as keyboard lag and repeating characters, and device disconnections that are hard to get reconnected. I'm running the latest software, but I still have the keyboard or mouse disconnect a couple of times per month. The last straw for me, I suppose, was having the mouse disconnect one day last week and then having to reboot the PC and run the connection wizard to get it connected again. After that, I bought a Microsoft wireless desktop (for about half the price of this Logitech) and haven't looked back.If you like to suffer, buy this Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Otherwise, get something else, that'll probably be cheaper and better.
I also own a Netgear wireless router. Configuring ME101 to work with my Netgear router wasn't an issue. However, the wireless bridge only works for several hours and hang. Sometimes it only works for mintues. I've updated the firmware and it's not helping at all. It's a piece of crap.
Does what it is supposed to. Removed the dust from my D7000 that the air blower couldn't remove. Stressful? Yes. Successful? Yes.
Please do NOT buy this pressure cooker. The lid had rust after the first time use. I don't think it stainless pressure cooker at all. When using this cooker, water was coming out from lid. It's the worst pressure I have used.
After reading what this headphones could do, I was excited and couldn't wait to get one for myself. It turns out to be just another cheezy headphones. The quality is horrible, and it's not comfortable as it claims to be. Bottom line, "Save your money!"
The sound in the headphones is fine and I really liked the fact they were light and fit over the head but the earbuds never really seemed to fit and they were slightly hard and uncomfortable. Maybe it is by design that they do not fit snug in the ear but while I was walking and jogging the wind kept whistling around the earbuds and I couldn't tune it out. (this wasn't a windy day either, just the normal air that would pass by you while walking or jogging.) The fact that they kept slipping coupled with the wind noise issue kept me distracted and aggitated to the point where I couldn't enjoy my work out. I'm going to go ahead and keep them and use them for a back up in case my headphones at work go out but these will not be used with my mp3 player as intended.
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.
This card is terrible. Do a search for Delta 44 and &quot;pops and clicks&quot; and you'll find hundreds of other people with the same problem as me: pops and clicks in the audio when recording. I have spent HOURS on the phone with them and tweaking my system and nothing works.
I just purchased a Presario 2585 US to replace my 2 year old Presario 2700. I must say, I am very disappointed in the quality of the product. I paid 1800 dollars and the laptop feels like a 25$ plastic gadget. The speakers are abissmal and I have heard that from other customers which means mine is not an exception. Battery power lasts for 2:15 hours and the keyboard is rickety and cheap.Performance is OK, but nothing like I expected it and the fan is very loud. My old laptop feels and looks like a Rolls Royce compared to this one and I can definitely say that this was the last Compaq I bought. Funny enough, I bought an HP laptop for my girlfriend, paid 800$ less and got a fabulous, solid and fast machine. The AMD processor gives 4:30 hours !! battery life and it is quiet and fast. What went wrong Compaq?
Likewise, the sound went out just after 1 year warranty was up. then the video followed. 500.00 to fix. Has been sitting and collecting dust ever since.
The radio is very small but is not very loud. IT STOPPED WORKING AFTER TWO WEEKS.
I wanted to upgrade from my Linkysys wireless B network to wireless G. Netgrear was rated highly by PC World, and the price was right so I purchased the WGR614 router and a Netgear wireless G ethernet bridge. I could not get the bridge to communicate with the router nor could I get it to communicate with the Microsoft wireless G card in my 2nd PC. Called Netgear tech support and the individual could not resolve the problem, so I was told that 2nd level tech support would call me in 24 hours! Guess what? No callback. After fiddling with this junk for two days, I decided to request a return and buy Linksys wireless G equipment. Their tech support is offshore also, but at least they will help you and not make you wait for them to call back after days!
I'm very disappointed for buying this product. It does work when my car is not running and when Im driving, the connection is very poor. I mean poor as in I could hear static on the speakers and the station is not clear at all.
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
Beware of trying to use this card with Windows 95 operating systems. It does not work. And Linksys' technical support is as bad as other people have said -- non responsive!!Try the Netgear FA410 instead, it may have a dongle cord but at least it works!
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.--
Looks good, works well... until it goes to sleep, and then it will refuse to wake up. It locks up the entire computer (Mac Mini) until I manually power off/power on the drive unit. This happens every day and makes the drive virtually unusable. I tried adjusting the power saving feature to both extremes to no effect. The discussion boards explain the power supply as the problem, particularly when powering the larger (1 TB or greater) drives and that is indeed what I'm using. Hopefully tech support will send me a higher capacity power supply but even if they do, this type of problem should never have been an issue to begin with.Update: Macally sent me an upgraded power supply. The problem has lessened, but still happens about once every 3 days (instead of everyday). I gave up on it. But I do give Macally some credit for sending the power supply; too bad it was not enough.
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.
After getting a new laptop that only supported USB, I purchased this parallel/USB printer cable in an attempt to save my Multifunction Laser printer that I paid over $350 for and didn't want to have all that money go down the drain due to new technology. Unfortunately the device never worked; the cable did not come with a driver and my new computer did not recognize it. I was never able use my printer. I ended up having to purchase a new printer that supported USB, luckily it was on sale. This cable isn't worth it. Just let the old equipment go... and upgrade.
I suppose you get what you pay for... I once thought all HDMI cables were more or less created equal, but I was clearly mistaken. I bought a PS3 two weeks ago, along with this cable. Unfortunately, the cable took a week longer to arrive, so in the meantime I went to Best Buy and bought one of their more expensive cables, with the intention of returning it once the cable arrived. Game play was awesome, as well as audio on the BB cable. On saturday, this cable arrived, and I plugged it in - the video was decidedly more jerky, and audio would cut out randomly. I plugged back in the BB cable, and all worked well... In short, if you're thinking of using the cable for 1080p or 3D content... DON'T.
Bought this projector thinking it was a bargain but it turned out to be a big bust. It is huge and bulky. It has no warrantee. If you open the packaging in any way, you are stuck with it and can't return it. The machine gives off massive heat. It's resolution/pic quality reminds you of a tv monitor from the 90's. The manufacturer greased the lens so that when you try to focus the image, you get grease on your hands. Next time I will buy a name brand. I have yet to figure out the name of the company that made this projector as it is not on the machine at all. The instructions are actually written in broken English. The projector now sits unused in my house. It was a bad investment of my money.
Most of the editorial reviews comment this printer as an affordable mid-high quality laser printer, and that is why I purchased it. After reading a few more reviews and a few hours of testing it, I find that this printer (although affordable) lacks a lot of common sense, and I will definitely return it very soon. I want to give it a 1.5 star (but Amazon have me rounded it up).Good:1. Affordable: around $120.00 for a 1200X600 laser printer is a good deal (after a mail-in rebate from somewhere)2. Support both parallel and USB. So if you do not have enough USB ports, this is a good feature. I am using the parallel port connection, and the initiation is delayed notably but it is still acceptable.3. Power-save mode is very power-saving (I think) because even the lights are turned off.4. Text is really crispy as long as the characters are black.5. Printer speed is fast, but that is nothing new for a laser printer.6. Good watermark feature from driver.7. Driver has the basic features like selecting paper size, multiple pages (on one page), orientation, number of copies, media type, paper source, resolution (1200X600, 600, or 300 dpi), Toner Save Mode (only for 600 and 300 dpi), watermark, and scaling/rotating/etc.Bad:1. Possibly the dullest driver for a 1200X600 laser printer nowadays (except for the watermark and duplex feature). But beware of the duplex feature. If the printer accidentally draws 2 sheets at one time, the rest of the papers are wasted.2. Unable to adjust lightness/darkness for grayscale. There is an &iexcl;Improve gray printing&iexcl; option which does darken grayscales, but even if you turn it on, the grayscale will still lose details and contrast. If you do not turn on this option, most of the light-gray colors will simply disappear (become white). Grayscales in pictures are printed too light. Mid-tone text printed at 1200X600 is not crispy although darkness seems right.3. All settings are done at the driver because it lacks an LCD controller. And because it lacks an LCD controller, error messages are hard to understand.4. The stupidest feature has got to be the 1200X600 dpi mode (How ironic). Because the printer has only 2MB memory, you can hardly print any graphics or text/graphics documents in this resolution without any memory expansion. When it fails to print at a given resolution, it will waste a piece of paper notifying you in different languages. If you are buying this printer so that you can print at 1200X600, you need to adjust your budget to include the price of the memory upgrade. As far as I am concerned, this is not a 1200X600 dpi printer. Including the money of the memory upgrade, you can probably get a better 1200X600 laser printer. I feel that this is a scam!5. Because the drum and toner are separated, you will wish that you will never need to replace them (dream on). Just the drum itself causes more than the printer itself nowadays. I feel that this is a scam!6. Loud and long initiation is not good but is bearable.7. Manual paper feed grabs very harshly on the paper, and if you pull the paper out by force, the paper will likely be damaged.Conclude: Editorial reviews only review the printer at brand new condition. I do not know whether this printer will break down or decrease in quality within 6 months or not, but if it does, then it will be time to buy a new printer. If the drum is worn out or damaged, it will also be time to buy a new printer. Pictures (bmp, jpg, etc) are printed too light. This can be a good printer if you are only going to print text (in which 1200X600 or 600 make no difference).
I recieved the Rio 600 for christmas and besides for its small storage space it seemed like a pretty good mp3 player, but then it stoped putting out sound. Headphones didn't work, car adapters didn't work, nothing worked. So I emailed the company and they agreed to send me a new one. They informed me they would send a new rio, 2nd day air, but it took over 2 weeks to arrive. The worst part was the fact that the &quot;new one&quot; was actually a Referbished one that was even worse. From the first time that I used the rio it began to freeze, infact the only way to remedy the situation, was to remove the power supply. Once again I emailed customer service and requested either a refund or a non-referbished replacement. The only response that I got was that they would try and send me another referbished replacement. Well that one hasn't arrived yet, but when it does I hope it works! I don't think that I will be purchasing any more Rio/Sonic blue products in the future.
I bought this DVD player (had to use a gift certificate) in May 2006 and used it for one week-end in June. I took it out in November to use it and there was no display. Of course, the warranty has expired.
It`s a bit noisy when choosing high but that`s what fans supposed to be at high speed which means they are doing their jobs of cooling.Update:A lot less than a year of using it started being so noisy even at low speed. getting new fans.
ive had this cd player for a little less than a year and it has failed me. After about 6 months or so, the cd player wouldnt work. i would press play, and it would come up to the screen that says Iriver and then under it says &quot;loading...&quot;..and it would never go on...everytime it would never go on..so it was still under the warranty so i sent it back to the company and got a new one..about 2 months later...the play button did not work anymore...put brand new batteries in everytime...never worked...the player just wouldnt go on..battery life was HORRIBLE...heavy, and bulky..does not go loud at all..alright sound quality..otherwise..look for something else
All keyboard and mouse inputs are put through 1 usb line to your computer (this is true of all of these new switch boxes). I could not get this to work with my e-machine.
I chose this model over some of the cheaper ones because it had a lot of positive reviews in addition to the negatives. I should have looked at all the negatives. It worked for less than 5 minutes before every input but number 4 blew out. I'm no better off than I was before this piece of garbage. It's going back, and I'm going to try a different manufacturer.
If you are looking for a device to play your Ipod music through your car radio, then ideally this would be the perfect gadget. Unfortunately, the Moster icarPlay wireless FM transmitter does not fit the bill. Tuning to the prescribed open channel limited by your geographical area can result in barely audible sounds. The static and bleeds from other channels makes this piece of technology worthless.
A perfectly fine mouse EXCEPT that the wheel scrolls itself frequently, apparently because the designer tried to make the force required for each index of the wheel (each turn of the wheel through one "click") as effortless as possible, which was a nice attempt at ergonomic design, but it backfired, because as your hand whizzes back and forth between mouse and keyboard, the wheel frequently turns itself one click, apparently as if your finger left it perched between clicks. This is MADDENING for a number of reasons. You're trying to read, and the screen scrolls randomly away from your eye. You're holding down ctrl in Word, about to make a keyboard command, when the mouse suddenly scrolls itself; and in Word, ctrl-plus-mouse-scroll equals zoom resizing. So your zoom is frequently changing itself. It's annoying as h*ll and I can't understand why I put up with it for 12-18 months before one day I realized that it's more than worth $15 to go buy another mouse that doesn't pull this garbage a dozen times every day. So I solved the problem in a heartbeat by buying an equivalent mouse of another brand (Logitech). The new one is a blessing because its wheel is sufficiently "stiff". I never should have subscribed to the false economy of refusing to buy a replacement for the defective Microsoft mouse. It's more than worth it to remove the daily torture from your workday. If Microsoft fixes the wheel and labels the packaging to communicate that it has been improved, then this mouse would be OK to buy in future. There is nothing wrong with it otherwise.
Please understand, the one star I give this product is based mostly on Monster's customer service. I bought my pair of turbines on 12/20/10. They worked fine for 8 months, and then one of the speakers started cutting out. I sent them in 8/30/11 and finally received a replacement pair today, 12/23/11. It took them almost 4 months! During that 4 months I contacted them a number of times only to be told each time that it would be a couple of weeks till their stock replenishes, even though their website didn't mark them as "out of stock" as some of the other ear buds were. As I said, the 1 star is for the fact they broke, and their customer service is horrendous, other than that the speakers produce a nice sound. Just be wary that if you do buy a pair of turbines and they do break you may be without a pair for 4 months. Crossing my fingers my replacement ones don't break so I don't have to deal with them ever again.
The item I received was ont exactly the one pictured. Those received appear to be made of high quality materials with stout connectors. Having a "tight" connection at the RCA jack is important but these are ridiculous. It's nearly impossible to fully seat them, and when removed they pulled both of the rim pieces off my female RCA jacks on my NAD tuner. These things are just WAY too tight to be of good use and might damage your equipment. Some cables are designed to be loosened by twisting the end before inserting, but this does not appear to work for these cables. Overall VERY disappointed in these things.
These headphones are the worst purchase i have ever done in my life... The sound is so low.. You can listen what other people is telling you even if you have the volume at the max... Also the bass is poor and you can verly notice it... The dessign made me purchase them but the performance of them is bad... Is the worst headphones i have ever used... My headphones that came with my phone are better than this things... Im so sad about this purchase.. But is nobodys but my fault.
Had to return this product when it would not mount on a wall socket to protect against wall current surges, which is what you would expect with the product name and appearance in the photo. Maybe it does what other reviewers claim, but it does not do the most obvious function you would expect.
Early Sigma camera (SD10) does not charge in the camera. It requires two (2) of these batteries (or 4 AA). As the camera eats AA bateries and is unuseable, nearly, with them (get maybe three images before low battery - can reuse those AAs, though. Camera takes a small bite and rejects the still neaarly full batteries) you are forced to use the recarge type. They work fine.But the camera requires two of those and the recharger only charges ONE (1) (= 3hours). Set your clock to wake up and then charge the other! Or you need two chargers. Pictures don't show the plug (what goes into the wall) and so the charger looks small. Ha. Plug is huge. Two chargers. Bulky.A shame as the camera takes nice images providing that light is good.
The radio looks good and has nice features, but there is a problem that cannot be overcome.You have to press the PTT button for at least 2 seconds before talking. Why? The PTT button is a dual-function button. Obviously it is a PTT, but it is also a Monitor button. This makes it necessary to hold it down for at least 2 seconds before talking. Getting people to realize this and have them remember to do this is next to impossible.This made the radio very frustrating to use. I eventually sent them back for a refund.
I opened this amp and the circuitry consisted of one opamp, a volume control, and an LED. The wallwort "power supply" is very cheap. How Grado came up with a $425 price is beyond me. The mahogany box has to be the most expensive part. I was surprised a reputable company like Grado would try to pass off this piece of junk. Keep looking.
I have a lot of these discs that I bought several years ago which were made in Japan. They never failed. So when itune complained that the disc needs to be calibrated when the burn failed. I was truly surprised. It is made in China (marked above UPC code). I paid premium price for this kind of junk. Even the Memorex discs I bought in Walmart (made in Taiwan) are much better than these. BTW, I ordered CD-R (PHOTO) PRO but received CD-R PRO.
I bought this printer a while ago and it always gave me problems. First it wouldn't work at all with our desktop computer. I would have to disconnect the USB cable until the computer was absolutely ready to print. When I got my laptop, I connected it to the printer thinking all my problems would go away.No, instead they just get worse. It eats paper all the time. It won't scan anything anymore and its taking all my strength not to throw it out my window. Please don't waste any of your time or money on this piece of junk. Go with a better brand all together.
The case itself is sturdy and the pockets are quality but if you intend on filling up this case, don't bother zipping it up because the zipper will break and become useless.
I've had this camera about a year, and must say the case is pretty nice. No complaints with it at all. I know 4 other divers with the same camera and they like it. The camera itself takes horribly grainy pictures, nowhere near as good as a real canon or nikon pocket-sized camera. My battery was also shot after a year. You can tell the camera is cheaply made just by holding it - it's all cheap plastic. The case is pretty rugged though. To do it again, I'd get a case for my Canon 850 IS.
I just broke my second pair of these headphones. I will NEVER buy another pair of Sony V700s again. I also wear glasses and can only comfortably use them for 5-10 minutes. I chose these because they are one of the loudest DJ heaphones on the market. Neither set lasted longer than a year and a half. I would recomend Sennheiser 280, Technics 1200, or the Pioneers over these. If you must go with Sonys go with the 7506s. Not as loud but much more durable as well as comfortable.
I got this pair of headphones after owning a previous version which broke after 2 years. The sound quality was quite good on the first pair so I got another pair. Upon receiving this pair, the sound quality was not as good as the previous pair and after only six months they have already stopped working. I don't use them for any serious tasks, only listening to music on my laptop and on the bus, so I don't think I have worn them out.Despite the good sound quality, I have not been impressed by how quickly they wear out. I previously owned Sony in-ear headphones like these, with similar sound quality but they lasted my 4 years as opposed to 2 years and 6 months with the two pairs of these headphones I've owned.
I had Linksys &quot;B&quot; router and wanted to upgrade to &quot;g&quot;. I got a good deal on a Belkin G router and tried installing it. After two nights and almost 6 hours on the phone with customer service, I gave up and returned it. My past experience with Belkin products has been very good. However, now having used their technical support, I think Belkin's customer service stinks. They kept trying to blame my pc, modem and Verizon DSL. Well, after I gave up with their router and plugged my Linksys back in I was fine. Belkin has a long way to go with improving its tech support. This may have been one lemon but I'm turned off for life.
I purchased two of these, one for each tv in my house. First I will say they are affordable and the shipping was extremely fast. There's not much to setting them up; however, you have to pop in the smaller, square antenna to the base and you have to force it in. The first one went ok, got it set up easily. The second one broke during set up when I was trying to put the square antenna into the base and I had to throw it out and go buy another one locally. The one that didn't break works ok, there are several local channels that I can't receive and I am assuming it's because the antenna isn't strong enough but I don't really know. The other complaint I have is that when the pole antennas are all the way up and you have to move the square antenna to get better reception, it becomes off balance and will fall over. I would buy something else.
As of this writing, there really are not that many choices for a portable video system for the iPod. We chose this one because of the larger screen mostly. At least in the store, the demo video looked better. That is about all that I will say is good about it.The problems are in the design. Obviously people who did not think too much when designing it. When playing music for example, a graphical letter "M" is displayed on the screen. It does not even move. Therefore, screen burn is a problem if you choose to play a lot of music with this.When playing video via the S-Video cable connected to your TV, you cannot turn off the screen in order to save battery life. Even if you close the lid, both when using S-Video and playing music, it is still displaying as there is no video screen cut-off switch when the lid is closed.The quality of using S-Video to the TV is sub-par. The picture has periodic interference like the cable was poorly connected or on top of some other electronic device. We tried two different TV's and had the same issue.Battery life is about 5 hours which isn't too bad. This utit is fairly bulky (thick). So it is not as easily portable as one may need.One major annoyance is they sell this as a portable device but it does not come with a DC charger for the vehicle.I recommend staying away from this Memorex Mi8000BLK iFlip if you are not in "need" of one. It is not worth the money it costs for these problems. If you do buy, try to stay away from playing a lot of music with it unless you want a big letter "M" burned into the screen.
My cheap 10X50 Rugged Exposure brand binoculars give me a better view. The rubber eye cups did not stay folded back for use with my glasses and I couldn't get my glasses close enough to eleviate the round "binocular effect". I did a side-by-side comparison with my cheap binocs and liked the cheap ones better - my vision is not that bad either. Maybe with perfect vision they would work for, but I doubt it.
We got this as a back up for our water proof digital camera. the digital camers worked so good we never used these.
I gave this as a gift and it was faulty and didn't work. Wouldn't recommend.
I type this from the LAN connection of the WBR-2310 because the wireless connection has coughed up and quit. Again. This router requires constant attention. I have upgraded the firmware twice and still there are bugs. One bug has even been introduced by the latest firmware. MAC filtering no longer works after the latest update. The router requires physical rebooting at least once per session. It assigns IP addresses that are not in the allowable IP string, thus disallowing the connection. When it drops my connection, it must be physically restarted before allowing me to connect again. It's a horrible waste of time and money. I will never, ever own another D-Link product. I have owned and operated Linksys, Netgear and D-Link routers. D-Link is the worst by far. Buyer, beware.
I bought this item from Best Buy. It works great until it was time to change the batteries. The battery cover is hard to open, which caused a back piece to break off. Since then, the mouse did not work anymore. I would not recommend this mouse.
The picture shows a snagless cable with molded strain relief, product as delivered to me was not snagless and did not have strain relief. I am returning it.
I was in the market for a new message machine, since my 1990 AT&amp;T tape machine broke. Sound quality, above all, was the most important quality for me. I scoured the web for something that would get the job done -- the Swatch seemed to fit the bill. Not so. I am appauled with the sound quality. It is very bad. Both the outgoing and incoming messages are muddy. Don't confuse volume for clarity. The volume can reach high levels, which is nice. However, because the messagesare so muddy, it is very difficult to hear what is being said, despite playing it at a high volume. I can't believe that some company can't manufacture a DIGITAL answering machine that is high quality, and sounds as good, or better than a tape machine. I'm willing to pay for one if it exists. Sadly, the Swatch is not that machine, and I CANNOT recommend it to anyone.
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 bought a similar computer to this one and have had problems with the keyboard functioning intermittently. I returned the first one I bought and was given another but the problem exists with this one too. I called Gateway on the first one and was told that they could send me a box and it would take 3 to 4 weeks to fix or I could go to the store and buy a new keyboard at my expense! When I complained about that the tech said he could no longer talk to me if I refused to except those options for a computer I had 1 day! and he hung up on me. The web site for support is useless also. I will never buy another gateway product. Do yourself a favor and buy and HP or a Sony I have owned both and wish I had bought another instead of this.
Bought this pair to go with another set of earlier models we have.What a waste of time and money. Uniden should be ashamed of themselves!Oh, they work just fine, but the rechargable battery life is ABISMAL!(sp?)After less than four hours of hanging on my belt, with all of ten minutes of transmit time, the "low battery" warning beep goes off, and the battery gauge shows "all gone"!.The older set we use will last thru a ten hour shift, no problemo!Ah well, live and learn eh?
The front of my 2 month old Philips television is seperating from the back. Who knew that you could get such shoddy workmanship for such a high price. If you want to get quality for your money stay away from Philips and definetly dont buy anything expensive from them or Best Buy because the service after the sale is just as shoddy. I would have given it a no star but that was not an option.
Please please, don't do what I did and attach the lead in the manner illustrated. Using the cable in the shown configuration made it into a self-resonating Helmholtz coil which made all of the electricity in the neighbourhood travel in a corkscrew wave- that was trouble for a while, what with light from all domestic lamp bulbs displaying characteristics of Gigantic Red-Shift as observed from a low-Earth orbit spy satellite. I'm not kidding, Google Maps now sees my town as being in the spiral arm of the Andromeda Galaxy thanks to the GPS recursive paradox superposition effect generated in the ultra-pure crystal matrix of the refined copper polycoaxial strands. Good job it wasn't made of simple standard ethernet cable or we'd be in the centre of the crab nebula by now.This simple oversight was easily remedied however by unplugging the lead and replacing it with the near-identical appearence cable I found near to hand, i.e. the cotton-woven sheath electrical cord attached to my grandmothers' 1950s electric steam iron. And WHOA, do the sub bass flutter notes stop wavering exponentially when the sound comes out of the base plate with the steam setting now tuned to 'Linen ***'
I have owned this print server for about three years now. Each time I change my router I dread having to touch this print server. It is finicky with all the required steps that have been written here before. I work in IT and each time I touch this thing, it's a multiple day adventure and will then just start working one day for no apparent reason - FUN!! When you do get it working, it will just stop working for no reason and require a reset. Do yourself a real favor and just buy a printer with a wireless adapter... or if you really enjoy pain, just hit your head with a hammer - it's cheaper.
The iPod practically proves that the free market does not produce the best product possible single-handedly. Simply put, the only reason this MP3 player is popular is because of a slick marketing campaign and a cool image. But don't believe the hype - there are actually several designs built into the iPod to limit its functionality and screw the consumer out of extra money.The first of these is the internal battery. The reason Apple uses an internal battery rather than an external one is so the consumer will have to buy an entirely new iPod when the charge one down, which it will do after about three years of owning it.In the first place, it never holds a 14 hour charge, as advertised. The maximum I've ever been able to get out of an iPod is four hours of playback before it needs to be charged again. Someone ought to sue them about their battery life claims, but I think lying in an ad is legal in America (hooray for capitalism), so that may be a dead end.I used to have a NOMAD Jukebox from Creative. It used four external batteries, rechargeable NIMHs. The charge would run down on these, too, and it was heavy as a brick, but when I had to replace them, it cost $28 as opposed to $300 for a new MP3 player or $125 for the refurbished one. And I currently have an MP3 player that runs on one AAA battery. It lasts for about 12 hours of continuous play, and when it runs out, I simply pop in a new one. It's so much better.It's a thing of wonder to see the iPod simply drain itself dry for no apparent reason when it looks like it has a full charge, which is what my iPod has been doing. It will be the last iPod I ever buy, I guarantee that. From now on I'm sticking to a basic $20 drag-and-drop MP3 player.The second reason the iPod is not worth buying is because of the specialized USB cables. There's nothing special about the cable, except that you can't use it with anything but an Apple iPod. Where older MP3 player brands (and indeed, I think most other current MP3 player brands) provide a universal cable that is compatible with pretty much anything, Apple's USB has a strangely-shaped port and jack that prevents you from using a universal USB cable to charge it. If it breaks, you have to buy a new one from Apple, for the hefty price of $30. Technically it shouldn't be called a USB cable because the 'U' in USB stands for universal. Apple's cable is intentionally not universal, and the reason is so their customers will have to pay them $30 instead of buying a $6 USB cable. It's a racket.Another point about false advertising: I have a 30 GB iPod video. You would think it holds 30 gigabytes, right? No, it only holds 27. They lied on the packaging about how much data the device will hold. It wasn't enough to cause me to send it back by itself, but over time the faults of the iPod become clear.Then there's the little white earbuds. These have been part of the fashion statement of owning an iPod. They get awful sound quality. It's like listening to tin cans tied to string. I threw mine away. And worse, they have driven the industry standard sound quality on a cheap pair of headphones down. Now that all the iPod zombies have been putting up with terrible specs, it's getting harder and harder to find headphones that don't sound terrible. The shelves are stocked with junk. Who's buying it? Apple has bred a generation of undiscerning listeners. Once again, the market does its magic. All you have to do is convince people that a bad product is good, and it's easy to do.And finally, the iTunes store. They put all sorts of protection on the file that prevent you from using it with any other program. Say you wanted to set a home video to music using Windows Movie Maker. You can't do it, because it won't let the program use any of the iTunes music. And if you lose your files, as happens once in a while? You have to buy it all again. You're a sucker if you buy from iTunes.There's only one reason to own an iPod that I can think of, and that's podcast aggregation. For me, that isn't enough. I used to think it was cool to be able to carry around all my music, but now I realize I don't need to.
I bought this strap in late August to use with an iPhone case. With steady wear the plastic coating of the wire has recently split in one section. And I suddenly have a rash on my neck which I am guessing is from exposure to the base metals used in the actual wire. I will have to find a better option.
I have been very happy with the audio quality, although I do frequently wish for some more bass. HOWEVER, the cables are shoddily soldered and I have had two give out on me. Each time costs me $20 plus shipping - a tax that I hadn't planned on paying to Logitech. Customer support does not answer the phone in a reasonable time and I no longer have the serial number so I can't even request by internet.My advice is to keep shopping. My next pair will be from a smaller company that cares enough to answer the phone.
Good quality, but seems to better suit the smaller models. Mine is a HD2, and it feels a bit too big for the holster, and I am nervous about it falling out, or damaging the camera with the cord for the lens cap. Back to the LowePro !
Apple's products have a good finishing and great functionality built in. But Operating system kills it completely. It hangs up for no reason.
Unless you intend to connect this piece of junk to a cable line, it won't work because TV stations no longer available on the "airwaves". I forgot about that and thought the antena would pull in stations. But even if airwaves still around, the tuning knob broke off first time I turned it. What do you expect for the money?? It falls apart just looking at it.
This TV has design flaws. I've had mine in the shop twice now for a month because it never turns on (see other reviews). I can't wait to get rid of it (either sell it when it's working or take it to the dump). Be aware that Zenith is now owned by Korean electronics company LG so if you want customer service look elsewhere.
When I bought this case shortly after the TT came out, there weren't a lot of choices. I settled on this case because I don't like metal, but now wish I'd bought the metal case. My TT is a very important tool for me in my work as an ER nurse, and it is aggravating to pull it out to access ePocrates and get a blank screen because it accidentally got turned on in my pocket and drained the battery. Even tho I have it set to turn itself off after a minute, it must get turned on frequently as I standup, sit down, and move about the department. At least once a week this happens, where I'll go to work with a full battery, and try to turn it on to find it drained.The case is nice looking, and fine if you carry your TT in a briefcase or a large purse or backpack. If you have to carry it in a pocket, as I do, you will not be happy.
I have a Thermaltake Tai Chi Liquid cooling case. This iCage certainly is nice for keeping my hard drives cooler. The fan blows right accross the drives. And it is perfect for a Raid Array. The only negative thing is that without the bay, there is no place to mount a fan on the front of these cases. I also got the Thermaltake AquaBay M1, four of the Aqua RX Series R1 Ram jackets and the Thermaltake Flow TX sensor to boot. I got all Thermaltake hoses and connectors and used only Thermaltake's liquid as well. I purchased a P500 to replace the stock pump that came with my Thermaltake Tai Chi case. The original pump stopped working after a week and Thermaltake told me I had to ship it to them at my expense for testing before they would replace it, just to make sure it wasn't my fault. So, I just bought the P500 instead Thermaltake's best pump. It worked great; I had a 100% Thermaltake system including the radiator, reservoir, CPU Block, ram coolers, hoses and liquid. After about a month, white crystals that look a lot like sea salt or kosher salt started going through my system. Then the P500 pump failed and I called Thermaltake. They said they had no idea what caused the crystals or why the pump failed but I should send it back for them to test before they would allow me an exchange. So, I bought another P500 pump. Then about a week later the CPU block cracked at a screw in the clear cover and started leaking. Again Thermaltake said I had to send it back and they would examine it to decide if it was my fault or not. So, I bought Thermaltake's top of the line CPU block W1. I flushed my system and about a month later the crystals where back and clogging my radiator. The crystals completely stop all flow so I have no cooling at all! I have had to flush my system several times. Flushing involves taking the computer (which weighs about 80lbs) to the sink. Taking apart the hoses and draining the liquid, careful not to get any on the electronics. Then take the water block off and the ram jackets off because now I have to rig up this contraption to get hot water to run through the system. Water so hot it would ruin my CPU or Ram. Then drain the water, dry the system, put it back together and refill it and move it back to its place. The whole process takes over an hour. I have had to flush my Thermaltake system monthly. Thermaltake says they have no idea what the problem was and have never had this complaint before but if I send my computer to them they will flush it and keep it for a month or so to reproduce the issue, then decide if it is my fault or not. Just out of curiosity two days later I had a friend of mine call Thermaltake and complain about the crystals also. He got the same tech who also claimed this was the first time he had ever heard of the crystal problem. Ok, so I was stupid to continue and purchase Thermaltake product, no matter how optimistic I was. But know YOU know the issues. Are you going to go through the same thing after spending almost a grand?
This battery does NOT fit ALL Samsung camcorders, as stated in Amazon's descriptive material.I was trying to find a battery for a Samsung SC-D353 Mini DV camcorder. While it does fit several Samsung camcorders, there are many models it doesn't fit. Mine happens to be one of the many that it won't fit. I have since returned the battery to Amazon for a refund.
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)
This is a poorly designed device and it does not work as advertised. (Gave it 1 star since you cannot give it 0 stars.)Items that do not work as advertised:1) document feed chokes at more than 20 pages.2) double sided copying is a joke - the LCD coaches you to manually turn over the pages - this is NOT done automatically as is the case with most double sided copying.3) USB connection does not work with Windows XP media edition.4) PC fax receive does not work with the network connection.5) Tech support will eat hours of your time and produce no constructive results.Stay away from this product. I purchased other Brother products that I am satisfied with - see my ratings - but this is a total rip-off.I'm shocked since it was so highly rated by PC mag and CNET. Watch out!!!!
Badly underpowered host based system.....This printer just looks mighty from the outside. The reality is that it has a host based architecture meaning that it relies on your PC for almost all image processing needs. Even the memory amount 64MB which might seem impressive for an average nave buyer in reality is useless because the image rasterizing is done in your PC and not in the printer.One typical consequence of this poor architecture is that it can NOT process multi-page PDFs with heavy graphics. The spooling process will attempt to create huge spool files into 2-3GB size but eventually will fail with error being printed out or the printer will simply fail the print job by printing only part of the page and then stop. HP has acknowledged this problem and admitted that only starting with the 4600 series the architecture is different and capable of handling graphics and multi-page image files.The printer has a decent output quality and is fast if you need to print multiple copies of the same page. The real toner capacity is ~~1400-1600 pages for printouts involving colourful images and graphics.For comparison Lexmark C510 easily handles the same PDF files without any glitches. The problem with C510 is that it CAN NOT print on a glossy paper. Attempting to do so leads to a mess with black toner falling off the printouts and getting inside the printer and soiling other pages. This pattern is consistent and happens even with replacement printers despite of Lexmark's customer service assurances. Also, they have hiked their toner prices to astronomical levels.
The Trendnet 108mbps wireless adapter worked the first time after is set up the software but does not reconnect on the same computer and wireless router. The software may be the problem it is not user friendly and at this point i cannot get it to work at all. I would not recommend this product.
First Unit would cut-off after 2 minutes of Operation. Ordered 2nd Unit and it did the Same Thing. After Cutoff Digital type of Beeps were heard in background. I suspect that some type of Interference caused this. I returned both units Obviously they are vulnerable to some unknown Frequencies. Thanks to Amazon Return Policy I recoverd my funds.
This cable is cheap, but don't think that means you are getting a good deal. I hooked this cable up to my PS3 and my Plasma TV and the signal had a lot of interference. I then hooked up the PS3 with a higher quality HDMI cable, and it worked flawlessly. Don't buy this cable.
Problems:1. Sometimes (not always), the computer says 'you should charge your battery' and then goes to sleep when the battery still has more than 80% capacity (after about 20 min use). Maybe the output voltage is not stable.2. I set 'begin charging when below 80% and stop at 90%'. But it always fully charges. Something must be wrong with it.My previous (original) battery never had the two problems.Capacity: Standard 6-cell. Battery life: About 2 hours which is OK.Fit: Not perfect, but OK.All in all, my experience is slightly negative.
Pretty case, but the lanyard doesn't actually work with it.Not impressed.
I bought this printer in April after reading many positive reviews. It was easy to set up--even for a "technophobe" like me. I managed to get it to execute all its functions (text printing, photo printing, scanning and copying) without calling one of my children for help. Like any inkjet printer, it seems like I had to replenish the ink supply all too soon--but that goes with the territory.Then, the other day, I tried to print something off the web and up comes this message on my computer screen, "Service error 6B10" I turned off the unit and disconnected the power cord as suggested by the manual but I kept getting that message. Then I called tech support (also suggested by the manual). After a mercifully short hold time of a minute or two, a pleasant technician had me verify that there was no paper jam and then told me that my unit would need servicing.Since it was still under warranty, I could have Cannon ship me a refurbished model and I could ship them back my printer or I could take it to a computer repair shop and have them fix it at Cannon's expense. I chose the second option.These printers have been out for less than a year and already Canon has a supply that have had to be "refurbished." This makes me think that this model has some real design flaws or, as I said to the tech support person, it's junk.
Accessories such as stand, speakers and receiver had to be purchased separately. Required a major repair after a few years that cost $400.+ in addition to the $150. to remove the TV from the wall, the $100. diagnostic fee, and the $100. to re mount the TV. I feel riped off.
I did a lot of research prior to make up my mind and finally decided to go with Ergotron LX Desk Mount Arm. The product which i got later is very disapointing. I have a samsung 19' widescreen monitor, the Ergotron LX just couldn't lift it up, it is brand new and the monitor keeps dropping to the ground. I am very unhappy with this product!
I purchased the 2 yrs warranty for my Samsung LCD tv but I never received any information on it.
This TV has a tendency toward a fatal congenital malformation too costly to repair. Throwing mine out not only cost me 75,000 pretty pennies, but it gave me a huge carbon footprint for 2009. Uggh. Caveat emptor!
Card arrived stuck on "locked". Will not work in computer or camera. Pretty disappointing even though it was only 5 bucks.
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.
I ordered two of these for an important project. One stopped working after making a single call, requiring a replacement.My problems didn't end there. Despite getting a replacement, neither of these modems worked reliably. Calls failed to connect half the time, and even when it did connect, it was extremely slow and prone to disconnects. After some testing, trying different drivers and configurations, using them in different computers, and trying other products, we determined the modems themselves were faulty. Using another model from a different company solved all these problems.Three faulty modems. Hours of labor troubleshooting. Just stay away from this product.
I bought a Belkin G wireless Router. I am not sure what is supposed to be "wireless" about it though.Having an older house with just one phone line in the corner of the bedroom makes DSL very difficult. I currently use a 30-40 ft long phone cord dragged through the house to connect the actual CPU to the phone-line.With the Belkin "wireless" router I would have to hook the Router to the phone line and hook the Router to the CPU still and both have to run through the regular DSL Modem.So what the router did for me was cost me about $40.00. I serves no other function, and once you get it home and try to make it "wireless" you'll find that it is not wireless.If you have a phone line right where you desk top computer is located you could set up the "wireless" router to run an additional computer or a laptop for example in another room. But for those of use that have older houses, the "wireless" router seems like the best route to go is getting an Air-card.
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.
Bought a pair of these a month ago. Good sound but after using them 6 times the right earphone slides up and down the post without gripping. Primitive design. Wish I hadn't bought them. Sent note off to Grado. NO response. Buyer beware.
THESE GLOVES WERE DOA! ONKYO I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER, AND WAS JUST LOOKING FOR DECENT STEREO GLOVES FOR THE INEVITABLE STATIC STORM HITTING THE EAST COAST CHRISTMAS DAY...LOOKS LIKE I'LL HAVE TO HIT BB'S MONEY-DRAINING B&M TODAY TO FIND GLOVES THAT CAN GET SOME SORT OF RECEPTION.
Why buy this when for two dollars more you can get a sony 2gig HighSpeed MemoryStick Duo?
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 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!
Don't Buy IT! I purchased this tv in November 2006. I loved it. Great color, would have highly recommended it back then. Now it is May 2008. There is now a big yellow blob on my screen. Of course my 1 year warranty has already expired!The yellow blob, from what I have now read is a common problem with the Sony tv's that occurs approx. 1 and 1/2 to 2 and 1/2 years after purchase. Sony had a class action lawsuit filed against them for this same issue. Sony covered the repair costs on 2 of their models based on the class action suit. They are refusing to cover the repairs on this model.Buyer Beware! If you buy this tv make sure you get the extended warranty!
It would have been so much simpler if they had just listed the phones that are compatible. It won't work with a Droid X or an iphone so I think it's pretty limited.
I liked the idea of not rolling a mouse around my desk; particularly since i have a laptop and i don't like the track pad at all.The Kensington Orbit was fantastic at first; up and running in seconds, easy to use and feels great in my hand.However, after approx. 3 months use, I find that the left-right action gets stuck very easily and is very hard to start again. Getting the ball out to clean the rollers is easy, but actually cleaning those tiny little rollers is a nightmare, much harder than a normal mouse.Plus, the rubber is so small it is deteriorating really quickly.I discovered the roller itself gets stuck inside the casing and doesn't spring back as it should, so the roller is not touching the ball.In conclusion: you get what you pay for: cheap and nasty!
They have no label on the top (hard tell which side is up).These are the worst DVDRs i have ever seen and used.The Speed is much slower than other brand DVDR such as Ridata.( although they are both 4X). 3 of 4 DVDRs got errors during burning. But Other brand DVDRs are 100% OK.I am going to return these package to Amazon.
This masterpiece of the copper scientician's art restored my sight, and then cured my virginity. It cooks bacon for me, too. Slightly crisp, just how I like it. I want a puppy.
The panasonic ty-fb8hm is the only HDMI board that will work on the panasonicTH50-PH9 This is absolutely crazy. We spend a ton of money on this TV and have to go for your lungs because it has becoming outdated.People are extoring money out of individuals who don't know they can order this part from the panasonic site for [...] plus shipping. Even that is to much. The new replacement boards for the 10 are much less. This part shouldn't be more then [...] dollars. Especially after putting out top dollar for the Monitor. Panasonic should step in and do something about this.
The 1GB memory stick pro purchased on the website as being applicable to my Sony camera is wrong for this T-9 camera and needs to be returned and a proper memory stick shipped to my new home address. This camera was a gift to cover the move to our new home and it has turned out to have been a real disappointment having purchased this camera from Amazon rather than a camera shop.New address: 2430 Myrtle Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. If looking for some quality headphones, keep looking! These are not quality headphones. Sound is crappy, they are hard to keep on your head, and they break easily
We bought these to replace the JBL Creature set that had worked very well for years before finally losing one channel. The sound was OK, but never as nice or full as the creature. After about 6 months of very light use one channel in the Duets failed. I wouldn't buy the Duets again, Spend a little more and get the Creature
Trying to use this printer on a Mac with anything but standard ink jet paper is a nightmare. It gets confused and prints blank pages, or sucks up the sheet halfway and won't let it go. Never had any kind of problems like this using Canon or Epson printers. Definitely stay away from HP products if you are trying to print on label paper or thin/non-standard papers with a Mac!
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.
U can get an i7 2600k processor for a few dollars more which is much much better or i i5 2500k for about 200 which is also much better
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.
1 out of 5 Sorry not a five Thursday, December 20, 2007TrailHacker from Santa Barbara, CAHad the 7100. It probably deserves better than a 1 but all these ratings here at 5 are just not accurate. On other forums I read about all the problems with this unit- especially with route finding. Well, I did all the hack tweaks as suggested on another forum which seemed to make route calculation better but not quite optimal. I put my house in as a destination and hit the navigate button. It told me to drive around the block to come back to where I was. It wants you to pull up in front of your house on the same side of the street as your destination for some bizarre or European reason even if it is way out of your way. My route to work - it wouldn't pick the correct route no matter what I did. It even told me to travel on street A, then on Street B when the two streets don't intersect, they are parallel. They show as parallel on their map for crying out loud. The mount for the unit attaches to the windshield is illegal in California and I believe that may be the case in some other states as well. It's too big to carry around with you anyway if you intend to use this unit for rental use. I also bought a 4 gig fast SDHC card and put the data on that. People on other forums and in reviews have been complaining about the sluggishness of the unit. That seemed to make the unit faster. One problem solved but at a cost. I liked some of the features but it comes down to this - the main purpose of these units is to get you to where you want to go efficiently. The 7100 can't do that. I'm not sure if it is the maps or the poor algorithms. I also work in the software business and know that there are bugs but reading posts from people who called their support it doesn't sound like this company has any intention of fixing these bugs. That, or they have not trained their support people to at least say the right things. So my Navagon is now Nav - be - Gone. I sent it back. And with 15% restocking, it was a tough decision. It has the high end extra features but the problems with the base functionality - the maps and/or the algorithms aren't worth the frustration. Yahoo maps always finds seems to find the best route. For what I paid this unit should at least do as well as what I already get for free.
I bought these because a few years ago I bought a set of Sennheiser behind-the-head headphones that are great, so I thought that their earbuds would be just as great.One reviewer of the CX300-B explains the wire noise by claiming that the ones with the noise are Sennheiser knock-offs, and that Amazon is an authorized Sennheiser reseller. Well, I made sure to order from Amazon, not Amazon Market, and the CX300-B In-Ear Stereo Headphones I received have a lot of wire noise, more than the Sony in-ear headphones I use at the gym. And more than the Philips HE591 Surround Sound Earbuds that I used at the office or when traveling, and am trying to replace because the rubber cushions fell off and are lost.If it weren't for the wire noise, I would give these four starts. Instead they go into the box with other useless earbuds.
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 "
Instead of just griping about the Maxell ear buds' deplorable sound quality, permit me to recommend a superior alternative."Customers who viewed this" set of Maxell ear buds would be better off listening to music/podcasts by pressing a stethoscope (check this website for availability) against the outside of any mp3 player.In a side by side comparison:Appearance - Stethoscope winsComfort - Stethoscope againDesign - same as aboveROI/value - give it to the 'scopeAudio quality - STETHOSCOPE, BY A LANDSLIDEBonus suggestion: Have your small children use these awful Maxell ear buds just for listening to music you want them to hate.
Bought two of these cables last week for a tradeshow in Las Vegas. Wanted to connect the laptop to a HDTV ... all went well with the first one. Then I hooked up the second one and the color was all screwed up. I messed with the laptop and the TV for two hours before swapping the cables. YEP - the cable was bad! Try to find one of these on short notice in Las Vegas for a tradeshow!!!! Should have bought something of higher quality - where is the quality control????????
I am actually very disapointed in this item. As somebody already mentioned in their review, it is working well as long as it is connected, but unfortunately the connection is really not very reliable. I can not view it most of time when I am away. I am not recommending this item. i think b131A is better.
We received these switches in a timely manner but the power cord is not for the United States!! It is a foreign plug and does us no good without a plug we can use in OUR country!!
Bad product- stay away from- tape buttons don't work-put a tape in for the first time and it fast forwarded, stop button did not work and play did not work, could not get tape to stop- had to take batteries out to get my tape back. I had to send back. If I could have given this a negative star rating, it would have gotten 5 NEGATIVE stars.
Purchased this for use with a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. It seems like snapping a few pieces of plastic together should be easy - but the directions are impossible to understand. It isn't clear what tabs are supposed to be cut, and the pieces do not go together as directed. We ended up using only the main piece, and some industrial-strength velcro to hold the stereo properly.Once the install kit was in, the front ring does not fit flush in the space allowed on the Sunfire. The only options are to have one side popped off, or to remove the ring entirely. I suppose a third option would be to use a grinder to whittle off some of the plastic on the edges, but I doubt the cheap plastic would withstand any sort of pressure before snapping.In all, I'd avoid this product and look elsewhere.
Lens describe small scratch but when i received it scratch was so deep on the front of the lens, and when you shoot on the bright area you can see the scratch from the lens.
The USB port connection at the point of the External Drive is loose, and connectivity to the external CD-RW drive is frequently lost.I probably will never purchase another Targus product.
Learned the hard way not to try to save $$ by buying no-name replacements! Sony battery charger does not even recognize the battery to indicate charge level nor indicates when fully charged. It is worth paying more for original replacemnet equipmemnt in my experience.
If you purchase this drive, be prepared to go buy other burner software to get it to work at it's potential. The included software is awful. At this point, the drive is not supported by Roxio's Easy CD Creator Platinum's latest version (5.1). It does work with Nero, which I'm still learning now.When buying software, I expect there may be problems getting it to work with my hardware. But when the mfg of the hardware includes the software and it is less than adequate with only a limited trial period &amp; built-in self destruct, that makes me want to avoid that particular mfg.Sony makes great products, but their included overall package and technical support historically is poor. This one is consistent with their tactics.Hot tip: do not buy stock in B's CD burner software.
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 bought a set of reconditioned headphones from a different vendor. When I got them the right side had no audio and the left side hissed and the audio was no better then a set of 1 dollar headphones for a walkman. About a year ago I bought a set of Aucostic Research wireless headphonse from Amazon for about 100 bucks and they perform 1000 percent better then these. Stick with 2.4GIG technology and nothing less! Also about a year ago I bought a set of the Sony 900MHZ at Best Buy before I bought the Aucoutics and the sound quality was not great and the distance was poor as well. Hope this helps.
Threads do not fit properly, if I bump it the filter falls off.
Update Oct 2012The new unit I got worked somewhat OK, the outdoor temperature synched and work well in summer but did not work in the winters at all when I really needed to know the outside temperature.Now in Oct 2012 the unit display faded off and the unit is officially dead. So this thing costed me ~$15/year for time/temperature, other clocks in my home are at least 7-10years old and they still work - my 1 star review stands!Feb 2010I got this clock for the outdoor temp. feature and it simply does not work. Followed the procedure as is, mutiple number of times, in fact took the clock across town (in Cleveland, OH where I live) and tried resetting in a parking lot away from all buildings etc.-the outdoor temperature refuses to work- it shows very close to indoor temperature (65C instead of 25F). Gave it a one star because the time/date synch. is perfect.Planning to return this unit, not sure if I want to ask for a replacement.
It died a quick death while I had their installation CD in my computer. Wouldn't power on anymore. Quality goods!
My buddy bought this set for outdoor tailgates, since he got sick of lugging his mini-system around (which was far from mini) and since we were to use this outside, he needed something powerful, so he choose the Klipsch. Now I understand that 99 percent of the people are using these indoors, and of course probely dont turn the volume all the way up, but since we have a huge area to cover, we usally have it just a little below full volume. First off, they sound pretty good at about mid volume. Even still, we both have to use the EQ's on our MP3 Players> if I run mine at Normal Sound, or he runs his through the Line out Jack (with no EQ), there is an unbelievable distortion coming from the high end, its just to darm bright and harsh, and there is also a distortion in the mid-range. The bass is tight and doesnt seem to break up. As we get higher in volume, these things just have way to much distortion. Maybe it better inside, but even still, they really shouldnt be so tinny high end, or flat mid-range. I can understand some volume loss outside, and even some sound imperfection (soundstaging) but harsh distortion? I have a pair of 25 creatives. Even they are only 15Watts, they are pretty loud, and I have run these outside with no problems. No sound break up, clean as a whistle. WE have tried everything to clean these Klipsch's up. Top end 3.5mm cables, Creative's Upconvert, and EQ's. Point Blank, they sound Great, BUT no more then half way up, or these suckers are breaking up. Whats the point of high wattage if you cant use the other half. I think these are over-rated. Try something else, or step down with power and get a pair of creative (just dont get the sets that dont have a seperate bass control, they are way to bass heavy.
This replacement battery does not fit into the phone's battery compartment as well as the original - it's smaller and doesn't sit securely. The item arrived with no power and it took at least a week to charge up in the phone caddy. Shipping from Amazon was slow, however the (expensive) express shipping option was not selected. After about a month the phone finally seems to be back in proper working order. Too soon to tell about battery life.
The router has to be reset every day. It will drop connections from computers and will refuse new connections, even while others are still connected. It is a constant frustrating battle to use wireless at our home. Disconnecting and reconnecting the power will usually fix things for about a day, but that's not long enough.Avoid by all means!
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.
For the people who are about to buy this product; Bose has a big name is world renound, but to me the base of the System is very poor. You could to barely hear the base of music. We had an onkyo system that cost us about $200 and the base of that is more satisfiying. The system in a Honda car is more satisfiying than this so called "Great System." So next time when you are thinking to by Bose, Think before you waste your money on this product.
This product is without a doubt the worst piece of garbage on the market. The software does not work. Technical support is terrible. First I had to download "updated software". Even with broadband this took 2 1/2 hours. The new software did not work. I run XP Home Edition. Another call to technical support and another brainless (person)tells me that the software (DVD Complete), does not capture video yet! They are working on it! Also, no toll free number. You pay for the call. You will wait at least 1/2 hour before talking to a tech. The hardware also does not work with other video software. I tried VideoWave III and Microsoft Movie Maker. The hardware is not recognized. The media readers do not work because Dazzle did not ship drivers! No drivers available on the web site. This product is pure garbage and the company stinks as does their so called tech support. After driving myself nuts trying to get this piece of (junk)to work, I returning it and looking for another product. I am not new at computers! I know what I am doing. This product simply does not work.
I just returned my Toshiba DVD Player after only 10 weeks of usage. Today I turned it on, popped in a DVD and the image was warped and rapidly going through a vertical skipping I haven't seen a TV do since the 1970's.Best Buy did give me a refund.If the best Toshiba can do is to have their machines work for only 10 weeks I can't recommend their shoddy workmanship. Probably slave labor like the rest of the electronics industry.Toshiba makes crappy products. Dont' buy anything from this incompetent corporation.Don't buy Toshiba!!!!
Not too much to say. Faulty batch of HP laptops, two years later the motherboard crashed.Seller didn't say it was a CTO device. Config was inferior to the advertisement.My last HP device. Maybe I will stick with the printers.
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.
I really love these earbuds but they are already broken!I've been using them daily for a month and really love them. They sound is as good as a pair of $20 earbuds can.However, the connector has already started shorting out. Too bad - I like these way better than the iPhone earphones.I'm very rough on earbuds but most brands last me 6 months before they get to the state these are in.Still, I may buy another set since there are no other inexpensive options yet.
Received this for Christmas and I am stuck with it. I have used it twice and both times set it to cook on low setting with the end result of a burnt meal.
Opened the box and was impressed with the appearance. Started to review each piece. The battery packs are a bit flimsy. Put the fresh AA batteries in one pack and 8 rechargables in the other and went outside to try it. Only heard static on the CB bands. Tried the weather bands and heard WX 1 loud and clear. Hooked up the radio in my car and connected the outside antenna, same result on CB bands. Tried a second mobil antenna on car with same results. Checked antenna with another CB and it worked.It appears that the Midland is a very attractive toy but not really a usable CB.Glad I bought it from Amazon so there is no problem returning.
The software takes forever to install and the device itself is of cheap quality. The first day I used it, the paper jammed. I tried to clear it as per instructions and the roller bar broke. I am very disappointed.
The mouse and especially the USB adapter are cheaply made. The USB adapter is made of very thin glued plastic that came apart putting it into the mouse and closing the door. Getting the mouse apart to insert the batteries was not simple, the latch was not easy to open and then get the top of the mouse off. Overall the quality of workmanship was not very good.
all of the softwares needed fixeds/upgrades.even after all the downloads/upgraded,softwares still not totally fixed.
I have not yet used this film and have been storing it in a refrigerator for several weeks now, hoping it will be OK when I need it on Sept. 10th. When I ordered it, it only had a 2 week expiration interval on it - not acceptable. I used to be able to find 6 month or more interval. I was ordering for school use, and if it had been correctly dated, I would have ordered several more, but I'm afraid to do so.Will be looking for another supplier. . . .
I've had a similar product for dell laptops and it worked well. For the Macbook pro it did not work at all. The screen for the Macbook is completely different and the glue didn't adhere to the surface. I returned it after 2 weeks to Amazon with no issues.
ATI software is subpar, they obviously rushed it out the door.I got my card to work after a lot of work, but even after I got it to work, the product either degrades or has VERY annoying bugs.1. GuidePlus software isn't properly integrated. After awhile, when you start GuidePlus, the TV function will turn on instead-- preventing you from recording shows or anything else.If you want to watch TV only, get yourself a cheap tuner. If you think you are going to get a Tivo player out of this-- hah! Forget it.2. DVR (Tivo-like) feature is weak. Even with a great connection, the DVR records very shoddily. You can watch a show after recording (well, at least until the GuidePlus stops working) but it will come in worse than your cellphone reception.3. The radio software is abominable. After installing an FM antennae (not included), the radio works but the software makes it equivalent to your grandfather's 1800s radio. Enjoy tuning a radio one tick at a time? Then you'll love the software. No seek function.4. Customer support? Good luck. If you don't work for a living, maybe you can reach them during mon-fri hours. Make sure you call within 30 days of getting frustrated, otherwise you pay more money per minute ($1.25) than phone sex with an Antarctican eskimo.The hardware all works, but it's the software which ruins this product. If you have all day to mess around with computers and customer support, than you may like this product. I say, get the Windows Media Edition of Windows and save yourself the hassle. It may be $800 for a new computer, but that's $600 less trouble for you when you try to put all this annoying software on your machine.You can't beat Microsoft's integration and value.
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.
I purchased one on a friends recommendation, and it arrived quickly. I did not need to use it until about 6 weeks later, and have found that although the power light is illuminated, the drives I have tried are never seen or even detected. Too bad it did not work as well as my last SATA adapter.
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.
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.
I was happy at first that these cartridges worked, but then they just stopped working. I guess you get what you pay for. They were great about sending me the correct ink cartridge after the wrong one was sent to my house. So, their customer service seems really good, but their product isn't that great.
I bought an item that was never received, so I paid for a plan with nothing for it to cover.... Amazon should be better at refunding this type of thing
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!!!
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.
I purchased this cable knowing about Denon's great reputation. Considering the price and the brand, I figured there had to be something special. After hours of comparison with other cables, I decided to return it, the difference was negligible, plus I was tired of eating only RAMEN noodles after the purchase. After much research, I discovered a great DIY project that didn't even need cables to connect my devices. The only thing required was a picture of Chuck Norris in the room. Now the signals just leap to each device with no lag for fear of being killed by Chuck Norris!
I bought an iTrip because a friend always into the latest technology and into product research had one. But once I got mine I was really disappointed. It's a very finicky thing, sometimes working quite well as soon as you turn it on, but then all of a sudden the transmission breaks down and you get nothing.It is a BIG hassle to scroll through the library on the iPod to reprogram the frequency setting once your are listening to a playlist or something and that doesn't reliably get things working again. Sometimes you have to 'reboot' the iTrip by unplugging it and reprogamming the frequency again.Running across the iTrip configuration files while in shuffle mode abruptly reprograms the frequency on the fly, causing the unit to stop transmitting on the station you are tuned to and requires you to stop and reprogram, a sympton of a bad design concept.I really can't recommend this device due to spotty performance and more hassle than it's worth. I never use mine any more. I recommend a cassette adaptor if you have a player for it or another brand of transmitter if you only have a CD player in your car.
Ordered 2 of these headphones just weeks ago for use with iPod when working out and running. First one stopped working within days. Second one has been ok so far, but not a high quality product. At least it stays in the ears and on the head while running.
I bought it for the Slik monopod I got and it works smoothly, quickly and securely. I just used it on a subject in which the light passing through some blinds was creating a great pattern on a large indoor plant leaf. I needed the monopod quickly and the light was fleeting, and I already had the quick connect pad attached to my camera so I was able to get it almost immediately. It's a bargain for what it does and makes one wonder why all monopods don't come with them.UPDATE: the plastic top for the quick connect pad has partially peeled off. Also, it does need to be attached with a flat head screwdriver. I wish it were the same size and material as another quick connect I have with a tripod that is rubberized and has held up for decades. This does work but there's no reassuring feeling of security with it while having a heavy camera and lens attached to it. I'm no longer using it and am simply screwing the Slik monopod into the tripod hole.
This camera has a questionable image quality. I had to return this camera. I didn't buy it on Amazon, I bought in the Business Depot.The main problem is a bad image quality when making portrait indoor pictures. Indeed, if you magnify the picture you can see it in almost any image, not only indoor pictures, which you even don't have to magnify. This is not a hardware problem, this is a firmware image processing problem. Details in photos can and do look muddy. The colors are artificial. I read and saw that a lot of people don't see such a problem but as of today (after reviewing more than 300 images from the internet, my friends and myself) I haven't seen a single good portrait image from Kodak DX6490. All of the images taken with Kodak DX6490 that were addressed as good images and shown to me by other people didn't look good at all as well. I cannot address such a problem as one doesn't know how to use the camera, too many images have been reviewed. This made this camera for me useless. This camera is a nice toy, but doesn't stand a very simple image analysis.Take different portrait images from other comeras and put next to Kodak images and see it for yourself.I had a chance to compare this camera (actually I had a chance to compare even with two Kodak DX6490) with Toshiba M700 and HP 945. The Kodak images were really bad compared to two cameras above. HP 945 image quality was so much better that I went with HP and I don't regret it.
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.
Many times I cursed my camera to be eating batteries but then I tested the Energizer Batteries out of camera and found that they die automatically in as little time as one day. Never belive in Energizer.My camera now works with Sony batteries for months.
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...........
I purchased this binoculars with camera because i wanted to take pictures of a person a block away. So i started taking pictures of street signs and stop signs half a block away and you cannot even see the white letters from the red stop sign. They are cheap binoculars though but the camera on there is useless.
I bought the red version of these earbuds in January 2008 after tons of research. A lot of the negative reviews I read were about the earbuds shorting out. In my case, after about 2 months, I noticed that the left earbud was now playing at a MUCH reduced volume. At first I thought it was just the stereo mixing of music, but then I realized that, indeed, the volume and bass coming from the left ear bud was very quiet, and now it annoys me to listen to. A couple of months in and I'm SOL - especially since I bought them for $65 on Amazon without a warranty. Splurge for buying them from the manufacturer so you can get them repaired.PROS: Sounds good, look great, easy to get in and out of ears (compared to Shure).CONS: They are already shorted. :(
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 bought this tv so my younger son could have his own TV to watch his dvds and cartoons on..well, turns out, you have to buy an antenna and everything to get any kind of channels. I couldn't even get the tv to turn to channel 3 so he could watch his DVD..EVEN with the remote. Don't even bother wasting your time.
Bought this for a gift for our daughter. Looked like a really cute machine. The machine literally died after 2 days. Wouldn't run at all. Great while it lasted though! Returned it and will replace it with a different brand today.Another point... this machine is really, really heavy. If you are going to lug this thing around, think twice.
Product was received in new condition.Camera had focus problems from the start (understand that this camera was purchased to provide a point and shoot alternative to my standard Canon 1D Mark II system equipment).After numerous calls to customer service and about 6 months of use the camera finally refused to power on.Olympus customer service was contacted once again, I was thinking that they would simply exchange the camera.They told me sorry, buy something else.I will never ever purchase anything else that is manufactured by and/or sold by Olympus.Obviously quality control and customer service are not on their list of must do operations.PS The rating system requires that I enter a minimum rating of one star. Frankly I tried to enter a minimum rating of "0" stars, the product is crap.
Good price for the cable and well made. But it is so hard to unplug the cord from our router that we quit using it.
The first impression i've got with this camera is weakness. Seems that if camera falls to the floor (more usual than you 're thinking),it'll be destroyed in million pieces. Plastics are bad and termination isn't good.Another big drawback is that it hans't any kind of optical zoom or in defect intechangeable lenses. The digital zoom is the least chance because you'll loose resolution and quality. A wide angle lens could be a good optional item.The photos aren't awesome, too dark and automatic modes are terrible ... Zoom is underpowered.I've got an SLR and the results and i dind't find any digital with their performance ( my SLR is a Yashica FX-3 , full manual). The best digital camera i've seen is the new nikon 5000 but for that prize i could manage a Contax Aria with Zeiss lenses.
Do not get me wrong these are good in-earphones and bass is really amazing. However there are several caveats.(1)Around the ear pieces are very flimsy and can easily snap off;(2)You have to achieve a good-fit or seal with the provided plugs to hear the truly remarkable bass reproduction. Once you achieve the seal these earphones are extremely uncomfortable in your ear canal. They are not quite conducive to extended listening. I often listen to radio while in bed and these earphones were remarkably uncomfortable for extended use.(3) I also used them once in the plane and it turned out to be a very bad idea. These snug fits in your ear canal are not quiet good for changes in air pressure.(4) Each time I use these ear phones it is a struggle to get the right fit.I would recommend IE2 Bose headphones any day! Agreed the base reproduction for Bose is not quite as good. But what is the use if can't use these phones.
You will think that you are getting a sturdy RCA cable with gold ends as the pictures shows, but that is not the case. It is a very cheap and thin RCA cable. I had signal problems if you bent the end of the cord one way. Fortunately this cable is in a location where it will not be moved. It works fine, but don't expect much. It is probably worth the inexpensive price, but at least show a picture of what the cable is.
This adapter didn't even last a week. I bought it so the computer could be fixed, and never even got it back from the shop. It started smoking while they were working on it. The price was attractive, but the product itself is absolute junk, a giant waste of money and time. Just get something a little higher quality and save yourself the trouble and cost.
I was looking for a replacement Visor Edge. When the seller sent the Item, it was not the visor edge that the picture was showing but a cheaper plain Visor. When I contacted the seller to return it he would only refund the purchase price and not the shipping costs to me. I had to contact Amazon who finally paid the shipping costs. Why would any seller when sending out a wrong item or even a broken non working item not refund the full price including shipping? I have bee buying mail order and now online orders for 30 years and have always been refunded the full price when returning something I had not ordered or did not work. Now if I sent something back that I did not like i would not expect that company to refund shipping.Anyone buying products from online should be care to make sure they get the right refund and if not, file a complaint to the proper people. If returning anything like the above make sure they send you a paid return label also. You should never pay to send such Item back.
Gillette razor model: practically give the device away, then charge ridiculous prices for the refills. This Brother printer makes the Gillette model look like fair dealing.I'm echoing many other reviewers' reports of the intolerable rate at which cartridges need to be replaced and cartridge usage and replacement is virtually criminal:1. Like other reviewers have stated, even if the black cartridge is full and you specify greyscale just to b/w print, e.g., a short, one page email or something, it's ignored b/c suddenly a new "cyan" or whatever is emtpy. "But it's greyscale, you fool!" you scream at the inanimate device, but to no avail. This can't be by some practical design because some color ink jets only have C/Y/M (no black) then combine all three drops to produce black. Having a dedicated black cartridge is designed to avoid wasting color on black and white. So, because of the way Brother has it, the only conclusion I can draw is that the absent benefit of a dedicated black is intentional to force new ink no matter what.2. Explain to me why Brother is entitled to the prices charged for small, cheap plastic canisters containing a small amount of liquid that likely costs them less than $1.00 apiece to produce, import, package, and distribute.3. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad if cartridge replacement was a direct function of, oh I don't know, actual printing? Understanding that over time some of the liquid will evaporate, the rate at which the cartridges empty themselves in between prints leaves to no other conclusion than it was designed that way. It's the equivalent of your car's gas tank running dry while it's parked in the garage. I bought mine new 5 years ago and the cycle has gone something like this: buy cartridges, *maybe* run a small print job or two whenever the need arises, but within 6-8 weeks of installing new cartridges, time to buy new ones. Case in point, and why I am writing this, today I printed 8 pages that had black backgrounds on a full tank of black. Guess what? Went to go print page number 9 and black is empty. I even took the printer outside and started rotating it, etc. to see if any ink leaked out because I simply can't account for where that liquid went.I spent around $100 for the device (which included cartridges hence underscoring point #2 above--the device was probably worth about $90 and the cartridges actually $10), but I don't even want to estimate what I've spent on cartridges since then. And I bet I've printed less than 100 sheets in that period. I know because I'm looking at the same ream of paper I bought when I got the device :)Sure, non-OEM ink can be obtained for a fraction of OEM, and they're likely coming from the same overseas assembly lines anyway. But you could quite possibly be risking either lower print quality or damaging the device and I've read ad-hoc reports of each. On the other hand, I've seen non-OEMs in bulk for insanely low prices and just ordered a 4-pack of 4 cartridges for about $8.00[...]. Assuming it doesn't melt the printer and is acceptable, that will be my stop-gap until I can find a reasonably-priced and quality color laser that is obviously NOT from Brother. Sure, non-OEM is MUCH easier on the wallet than OEM, but even if they were free I still don't want this "10 gallons to the mile" piece of crap.Don't get this device and if you already have one, give it away to someone you don't like.
After using the product a few times, I can't get the suction cup to stay in place on the windshield consistently.
Tried the cable on two different HDTV's and two different laptops. It simply didn't work. The TV's went blank and said they weren't receiving a signal. Ended up buying a Belkin VGA to VGA cable and it worked perfectly.
I have never printed anything in color with this printer - just titles on CDs that I use for backups. I got the low ink message. I tried to ignore it, but the printer stopped printing. I bought a black ink cartridge at over $20 including tax and it started printing, but everytime I got the screen showing the 5 non-black cartridges were out of ink (I have never printed anything in color). This is obviously by design. If everyone would file a complaint with the government, probably the FTC, we could get them to investigate to see if Epson has the firmware programmed to force you to purchase ink. Note, after about 8 CDs with the new black cartridge, the printer stopped and I can't figure a way to make it print. The small screen says I must change the 5 non-black cartridges. If anyone knows a way around this, please post here. Too bad Brother does not make a CD printer. I have had several of their products and all are good quality and reasonably priced. I have a brother multi-function printer that prints beautiful color prints - unfortunately there is no way (that I can tell) to print on a CD.
Maybe it's me, but I have trouble when it costs me more to ship something than it does to buy it. I canceld my order for these cables when I saw the outrageous shipping (I know, handling) costs. Note also this item does not qualify for free super-saver shipping.These are inexpensive enough - they should have made the item a buck more and the shipping a dollar less - that would have seemed less sneaky.
I had all kinds of problem with this card. The first time I installed it, it will not associate with my WAP. So I used LinkSys online support, which recommended to reinstall it. After re-installation I was able to associate with my WAP. It used to take 10 mins to scan for my WAP. I reinstalled it, another recommendation from Linksys support. I was able to scan pretty quickly, but was very inconsitent when I would open IE or MSN.The Linksys support was not really helpful. I bought NetGear card, and it worked like a charm and no problems so far
This printer worked great for about a year. Then the paper started jamming and it is now completely useless. I think it's somewhere in my basement. Don't waste your money on this one.
the wings on the sides serve no function except to get in the way. also since they are made from some type of foam material,be very careful or the will break off.I am completely dissatisfied with this purchase.
The software that utilizes the headset/microphone directly into the computer works relatively well (in a totally silent room). However, this "mobile" version (where you dictate into a digital recorder then upload into your computer) did not work at all. I called SoftScan tech support and not only could they not help me, I was told if I called again, I would be charged for another tech session. I have since learned that Version 8 (Mobile) was marketed exclusively to AMAZON customers (and not the general public) and that the company has decided to drop this version because of problems with the digital recorder's software that cannot be fixed.
Upon receiving this item the very first thing you notice is the used ear pieces (Yuck) you can see they tried to clean them. I am not sure if the cleaning of them had anything to do with it but the ear pieces did not work either they kept cutting out like there was a wiring issue, so i went out and bought a new set XXXX Cost! The battery life on the iPod as well is atrosious, I have to literally recharge the iPod after 2 hours of use every single time even after putting the initial charge on for 8-9 hours. I requested a RMA from the refurbisher which I have sent back to them but still have not seen any credit for the item nor have I heard back from them. DO NOT BUY...SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND BUY A NEW ONE...Trust me I tried taking the easy way out and am paying the price learn from my mistake!
JBL Duet PC Speakers (2-SpeakerS, Aluminum)I bought this speaker from Amazon. I thought about buying the logitech x-140 2.0 SpeakerLogitech X-140 2.0 Speakers. I will review the JBL duet and compare it against the Logitech one.The JBL speaker sounds great. No question about it. Even though I am only a casual gamer and listen only to online classical music, I can tell the sound quality is pretty good on this speaker.However, this speaker has 3 things I find that made it lose 3 stars.1. The speaker comes with a power converter that require extra space on my extension cord. It is the biggest one among all my PC components now. On the other hand, Logitech X-140 combines the converter into the speaker itself so no extra bulky converter.2. Speaker is light and feels like cheap plastic. The front knob that adjusts the volume is very hard to turn with just two fingers. Oftentimes, I need to use both hands to get enough grip on it to turn it on and off. It is a bad design.3. There is nothing besides the volume know that doubles as power switch on the speakers. On Logitech X-140. There are two easy to use knobs for volume and treble (if i remember correctly). And 1 audio out for headphones and one in for microphones.Overall, X-140 is definitely a better buy at 29.99 than JBL Duet at 41.99.
I purchased this external drive at Fry's Electronics for an old Imac. A Fry's salesman had recommended the HD080U2E572 to me for its Mac compatibility and, indeed, it worked well with my IMac. I then bought a new Dell PC with Microsoft Vista Home Premium. It won't work with Vista Home Premium and I can't find any driver solution, etc. I contacted AcomData by email one month ago and have gotten no replies. From my research, AcomData's customer service and support is pathetic and their reputation is low for quality too. Their support site doesn't even reference Vista OS! This drive may work with some operating systems, but not with Microsoft Vista Home Premium, and AcomData seems to be a pretty poorly run company overall.
Sorry but this one sounds like a small prop engine plane taking off when you're sitting next to the computer--that's set on high--the ONLY setting that would work and it STILL wasn't up to the correct speed. This oen's going back.
I bought this back about six months ago. At first the image was crisp and sharp, but after about five months the resolution became much less sharp. Read the instructions. No help. Contacted Westinghouse. No help. Contacted the store I bought it from. No help.Thought maybe the side touch controls were misadjusted as it is easy to bring them up when you go to turn the monitor off. No such easy solution. Basically the monitor is a headache giver if you use it too long.To go back to the controls. They are located on the side and they are touch controls. The buttons are slightly raised and when you do locate them there are no clicks to tell you whether they are on or off--you only know when something appears on the screen. Unless you have memorized the order of the buttons then it is anyone's guess as to what will appear for adjustment! Once they appear it can be a guessing game to figure out the configuration.When this monitor's resolution was at its peak before it decided to break down a bit--the gaming was fantastic. Colors, graphics etc. were beautifully displayed on the widescreen. The monitor itself is sharp looking, light enough to move around, and also is great if you work with a couple of programs at a time in that you can display both by narrowing them. This saves on space if you don't want to deal with a dual monitor system!
Two problems persisted with the Samsung CLP 300-N:1) changing print cartridges is difficult and awkward .PREMIUM COMPATIBLE 4-Color Toner Cartridge, CLP-3004PK. The Generic CLP300 4 pack (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) toner is compatible with Samsung CLP-300, CLP-300N printers.;2) recently, it simply stopped printing. I thought it was the usb cable, but it wasn't. So suddenly this piece of junk is absolutely worthless.Nevertheless, I liked the features that did work, when they worked. It is small enough and compact and fits in a limited space. Color printing especially was sharp and clear. Speed was acceptable.I've had this Samsung for about two years. That's a short life as printers go.Caveat emptor!
Works great for a desktop's mouse and at a great price, but... although some reviews here say the pictures have been corrected, this is not exactly a cordless mouse. The RF receiver is almost as big as the mouse itself and is connected to your USB by a long CORD, making it practically useless for a notebook computer.
I bought this for home use, unpacked, loaded as intructed, and it did not work. The wi-fi never did respond. So, I called Lexmark directly and was told that they had nothing but problems with this particlar model, and that the wi-fi was one of the common ones. They solved it by sending me a totally different Upgraded Model. I love this new one, with no complaints.
The product shown is not the product I received. I'd had a 72214 for several years. When it wore out I wanted to replace it. The mouse I received looked similar, but was NOT a four button programable mouse like the original (pictured above).
This was the cutest mp3 I found when I was looking around, and also the cheapest, and when I first got it, I was really really happy. However, when I started getting new songs to add, the software screwed me over and deleted all my songs. I had to start from scratch again. Sometimes, it freezes on me, and also, the controls that light up break a lot. Also, the mp3 gets scratched very very easily, and even in a case, it looks like i beat it every night. Maybe I am just not careful enough, but one day, it was near the bottom of my backpack. when i took it out, the screen was cracked in three places, and though i can still use it, I can not read the song name, artist, time, battery life or anything. I am really busy; i don't have time to battle with my mp3 everyday.Over all, the sound quality and design is really good, as well as the over all song capacity and price, but the way it gets scratched so easily and has so many irritating small problems ruined it for me. Only buy this if you are ready to take care of it extremely well, learn the software and read the manual from front to back.
Thought the machine would be more updated. The sound volume is poor quality - I have all the way up to 10 and can at times barely makeout the words being spoken. If I didn't need the machine I would return it for my money back. Had a Lanier Dictaphone Transcriber unit which was A-plus.This was to have replaced that great machine but does not come close. The foot pedals are always moving around and I have to manipulate them all the time to press the pedals.
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.
I recently recieved this cd player in the mail and it is one of the worst electronics i have ever purchased. Not only is the music fuzzy and hard to hear but it annoyingly vibrates every time you use it. A terrible purchase and waste of my money. I am completely dissatisfied and plan on sending this back.
In all, I got 3 of these from Amazon--2 I purchased and one replacement. None of them would program. I was on hold with the Palm Service Center for an hour one day as they tried to walk me through the set-up process again. In the end I was told the problem I was having was common to this model--the date and year won't change from their default. I'm still waiting for a refund on the last one. Amazon made it easy to return and I appreciate that.I have an older model that I really like using. I think Amazon must have gotten a bad batch from the Chinese manufacturer.
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.
The TeleZapper has been a very poor substitute for Ameritech's Privacy Manager which worked 100% of the time. The Telezapper may have reduced some of the Telemarketing calls but it has definitely not eliminated them and we've had it for months. I'd recommend looking into alternatives before buying a TeleZapper.
I purchased this model about 18 months ago and initially it was a fair camera. I could not get the largest file photos to work well and thought that I perhaps needed a tripod or something. I was okay with the less pixel pictures for what I was using it for. Then, after a while, some of the lower quality pictures came out blurry- some looked like a soft focus and some were so blurry you could not tell what it was. Even on the lowest quality setting, about 9 of 10 pictures are completely unusable- even when taking the lowest quality pictures. I have missed many family moments including my parent's 50th wedding anniversary photos due to this problem. After contacting Olympus, they know it is an issue but (not covered since warrantee is up)will only repair it at a price that is more than I could buy another comparable camera for. Why bother with the hassle and the chance that it will continue to have problems? Buy something else!!!
Where do I start? I bought this TV in late July, and immediately had problems when it arrived early August. When watching 1080p movies on my HD-DVD player and PS3, certain scenes would have screen defects. A white strobing would superimpose over the image, almost as if a flashbulb went off every second or so. This is not the common "snow flake" shimmering that you will see often, with hi-def sources. I also have a new Sharp LCD HDTV, that doesn't have the problem.Samsung responded by sending out a tech to fix the problem, 4 times over a 3 month period. After the third visit, the TV no longer turned on at all. In other words, the tech made it worse. I requested a refund or exchange, and they denied it repeatedly, until finally agreeing to exchange it after their 4th failed attempt to fix it, in late October! Mind you, I had a non-functional TV for 3 months now! With 3 young children and my wife at home, no TV in the family room has been extremely frustrating. It took them 2 weeks to get the paperwork processed to approve the exchange, only to tell me it was on back order, and I would have to wait until December to get my TV! Remember that my old TV broke in mid-July, and I ordered this TV in late July, 5 months before I would get an exchange TV. Enough!!! Only after initiating a dispute with Mastercard, Amazon, and threatening legal action did Samsung finally agree to a refund. But, I won't receive the refund for approximately 4 weeks!!!!! Fine, I just bought a Toshiba from Crutchfield (30 day return policy, no questions asked). Amazon's partner retailers typically only offer a 30 day EXCHANGE on TVs, but only after the MANUFACTURER agrees. Well, Samsung wouldn't agree to an exchange, so I won't ever buy a TV from that partner retailer or Samsung again. I can't wait for Samsung to pick up this pile of junk.And by the way, if you think that I just got a defective TV, let me tell you that all TVs of this model have this strobing defect. I took my HD-DVD player to a local TV store, and they let me test it on 5 TVs. Guess what? Both the Samsung LCD and HLT6189S in their showroom had the strobing defect. I finally played with all of the adjustments that the Samsung tech supposedly did, and found that the flickering only goes away in "movie" picture mode. It is Samsung's image processing algorithms that cause the strobing - very dissappointing that they would release a product clearly not ready for the market. All Samsung TVs are suspect.So, save yourself the risk of insanity, run away! Do not buy this TV!!!
It dies and needs new batteries within 8 hours or less. It blows my mind.I read the instruction manual over and over trying to fix the problem, thinking maybe I'm leaving it turned on somehow.I'm not!I see some of you love the unit. Any advice?
I purchased the WP-DC700 underwater case for my A70 and followed the directions exactly, oiling the gasket and cleaning it after each use. It leaked and ruined my month old camera. Customer service was rude, blamed me and then tried to bargain with me to fix it for $190 instead of the $280 that they initially requested. The underwater case has a 7 DAY WARANTY and the camera is not covered for water damage. My father had a similar problem with his $1000 Nikon digital which just stopped working for no aparent reason, they claimed it was water damage and tried to bargain with him to buy a rebuilt one for $500. So beware of bad customer service. Canon's customer service has all bad unreasolved reviews at the Better business Bureau
Piece of junk.... so much static and worse performance of several FM transmitters that I tried. After reading several reviews and quite a bit of online research, bought this from Amazon. The performance was dismal. It was so sensitive that moving hand closer to the transmitter would result in static. Tried on my 2 cars (SAAB and Nissan) and the performance was equally bad. Returned to Amazon and got my refund... Don't count on it and try something else.
This radio sounds good at first, but you will need to get an FCC license to operate this radio legally. Most people in the &quot;FRS&quot; market really don't need the extra power, cost and hassle of GMRS. So I'd label this radio &quot;don't try this at home&quot;, unless you are a serious GMRS user.
maxell has been one of my trusted use for blank discs for longer than i can remember.up until sometime in 2005...when maxell changed their discs.heres the differencethe 2004 model has the maxell guy on rhe left, and the cdr/80/700 tihng on the right. on the top it says maxell in big letters. also if you feel the background, it is a whole lot more stable. it doesnt chip easily. also the plastic used was not scratched easily.the 2005/2006 model is a whole lot worse. it says cd-r onl eft, highlighted. on top of that it has maxell in small letters. on the right it says 80/700 and the maxell guy is right below it. the top of the disc is obviously used with cheaper material, and it scratches easily.another thing noticeable from the two is burn errors. ive had no burn errors at all with either of the 2004 models (regular or music). on the 2005 model at least 80% failed.also when using nero express i tested imation and sony cd-rs just to make sure my recorder was ok. imation had a 10% fail rate and sony had a 0% fail rate...my recorder works fine.also, i tried burning at slower speed with no better results.why would imation and sony work on my computer and maxell wouldnt. because maxell cd-rs are garbage. avoid at all costs get imation sony or get maxell but only if the discs look like i explained on the 2004 modle becuase those were literally the best cdrs ive ever owned.
Arrived with previous owners library still on the Ipod, loved that it already had the skin attached, was not happy with the skin flicks on the drive, but overall in great condition, worked for a year, but is now corrupted. You get what you pay for, that's for sure.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. THIS ITEM WAS CHEAP AND WHEN I PLUGGED IT INTO MY IPOD I ALWAYS HEARD STATIC. I HAD TO HANG MY IPOD ON TO MY SUN VISOR IN ORDER TO GET SOME TYPE OF SIGNAL. I STOPPED USING THIS AND UPDATING TO A BETTER TRANSMITTER EVEN THOUGH IT COST MORE!
It is a very disingenuous practice to write a 5 star "customer review" of a product that you are a seller of. Even if it is under the guise of "Additional Product Info!", it is still manipulating the rating system at Amazon, since customers sort searches with average customer rating and your products come out on top. Because of your lack of integrity as a seller, I will never buy a GS Wholesale product. I am also going to complain to Amazon about your rating manipulation.
No way resembles how an airplane flys. Removed mine and gave it away. Easy to install and use. I would not recommend.
I have had these under my desk for several months and the very first time I had to disconnect the speaker wires from the pull-pins, two tiny springs came flying out. This system is a product liability case waiting to happen. I'm a former electronic technician and had the right tools, including magnetic wand, tweezers, assorted screw drivers, and safety goggles - plus I didn't want to go through the hassle of return shipping and waiting several weeks. After several attempts I was able to put one spring back, but then the second one fell into the assembly. I then had to take the back off the system (it's glued in addition to screws). I had to cut the black sponge of the snap on assembly to retrieve the screw that had gotten stuck. I was then able to place the second screw and re-assemble the back plate. Even once re-assembled, I inspected the speaker wire clips, and found them to be poorly designed and very poor at attaching the speaker wires. I found only one other review with a 'spring' loss related to the wire clips. Very surprising to me given how cheap and poorly designed they seem on my pair of speakers. I can't help but wonder if the company has fixed this on newer releases. A shame if not, since otherwise I'm quite happy. However tonight, I came close to just throwing them into the recycle chute and swearing off this brand forever. Although they are 4-stars in all categories except construction quality, it's the construction quality that is a complete fail or pass for the rest of the system. If you haven't yet had this problem, I'd suggest using caution when attaching or detaching the speaker wires from the unit.
Summary: Great product if the wirless was reliable.Pros:Bright screen with good resolution.Good off axis viewing.Great feature set.128MB internal memoryCard reader handles a lot of card formatsCons:Wireless can't stay connected for 24 hours even when close to access point.Eashyshare software is poorLoading photos is painfully slowApp will sit in the background chewing up CPU cycles doing nothingWide frame aspect ratio can be frustrating when dealing with portrait shotsCustomer support is poorDetails:I spent weeks trying to make this work. The Kodak Easyshare web site wouldn't stay connected more than a few hours. I changed from a 5 second picture rotation to 15 minutes thinking bandwidth might be a problem. I then tried using a directory off of my laptop. That would crash the frame in the same way i.e. to the top menu. After the frame crashed to the top menu the only way to get the wireless connection back was to power cycle the frame. Otherwise you would drill down to the photo directory and select a slide show only to be bounced back to the home (top) menu. I then tried my desktop. I then though Vista might be a problem so I tried another desktop running XP Pro. I never got the frame to keep displaying the photos over the wireless link for an entire day.Throughout all of this I tried several other things. Photos were sized down so they weren't too large in case that was a problem. The frame was tried in two locations. One had direct line of sight to the wireless antenna. Both locations were 10' to 15' away from the wireless antenna with no obstructions. Troublesome photos were removed. As another reviewer commented, this frame dislikes photos that work fine when viewed on my computers. I even tried using 2 different routers and made sure QOS was turned off.This was an anniversary gift to my wife and she loved the frame except for the crashing. That is why I tried so hard to make it work. Competing frames are either too big or low in resolution so I will have to wait for someone to bring out one that fits our needs.
After opening the box I realized that the fluorescent light that it came with was broken. Packaging was terrible and did not suit fragile objects. Everything else was fine, but it's kinda hard to use an umbrella light without the light.
I purchased this camera based on the positive reviews. After minimal use the lens cover became stuck. I examined it carefully for damage (none noted, not surprising given the camera was kept in the box most of the time) and packed it carefully and sent to Canon for warranty repair. They claimed I damaged the camera and refused to honor the warranty. I strongly believe Canon did not deal with me in good faith. I will not purchase Canon products in the future.
I purchased this product for 40$ at a differant retail store for my AudioVox Mp1000 Mp3 Player. The product and its reviews state "Guaranteed compatibility with any MultiMediaCard device"That is a complete lie, every time I tried using the card it would say "Please connect the Mp1000." Since the box was opeaned I never got a refund. When I tried my friend's Hitachi Card to see if the palyer was defective, it worked.
This product had to be replaced within one year of purchase, and the customer service is absolutely awful. It is almost impossible to get a response from tech support or customer service. I've written letters to the corporate office, sent multiple e-mails, been treated rudely on the phone by a technician when I did get through to customer service, and have held for over an hour with no response from tech support. Don't buy this product unless you are your own tech support.
The couple of times I actualy had this radio on, it sounded quite good and decently pulled in stations. The on/off switch was faulty from the start, however, and after a few days, I was no longer able to turn the unit on. I returned the unit several months ago for a replacement to Thomson, Inc., the new owners of Jensen. I did not hear back from them and recently tried contacting them again. I can no longer find a phone number for them. I called 411 in Socorro, TX where they are located and there is now no longer a number or listing for Thomson, Inc. I recommend that you save your money and buy a different brand!
After 3 days working, it crashed and I don't get sucess to make the crash recovery procedure, informed by d-link support.I only get the firmware upgrade crash recovery web page, when I type 192.168.0.1 in IE browser.Low quality product, don't by it!!!
i recommend everyone purchasing this product to check the size well.the one i had before was much thicker, and thus did not burned food... this one does if the temperature is high.good to cook beans and anything that has much water.
This adapter is slower than my Canon Rebel XT. I measured about 1 MB/sec with the SanDisk Ultra II 2.0 GB card - close to the speed of USB 1.1. Do not waste your money.
Unless you like your music with static or you live in a rural part of the country, the iTrip doesn't live up to the task of delivering satisfactory sound to your car stereo. I got one for my wife and she loves the idea of it, but finds herself holding her iPod in one hand and waving it around in the car to find a position in which it delivers static free songs. We've tried every empty frequency on her stereo and really haven't found any that deliver more than disappointing results. So, to listen to iTunes in a CD-only equipped car, I have to say that burning CD's seems the only really good option.
It puts the labels no where near where I wanted it. Tried it 3 times on one draft envelope. Got the last one right, so I press print again this time with a new envelope. It gave me a print far different from the third one.
I had to have a flash literally 1 inch away from this stupid thing to make it actually work. Totally useless!!!
I can't believe how difficult Sony makes programming a remote. Simple tasks take a lot of work and the small buttons don't help. The LCD is difficult to read and there is just too much hassle. I bought mine at Costco two days ago and I'm taking it back tomorrow.
First of all, the packaging can be a bit difficult to open. The cables have been known to eliminate electromagnetic energy and stop mechanical movement. So the packaging is robust. Denon does make a purpose made katana to open their packaging, but what am I made of money? I thought I would save some money and used a regular katana. Big mistake! I woke up a week later and realized I had accidentally severed the cable trying to open the package. The katana fused to my arm and I became an anime superhero...but I digress.Surprisingly, the cable still functioned perfectly. Try that with a $100 cable! So, I did some research, and this cable is actually made of something called "neutronium" which is created by transmuting copper in a proprietary process. The process more than likely uses philosophers' stones, which is quite common in high-end electronics these days (Machina Dynamica's Brilliant Pebbles for example). And this would explain some of the regenerative effects. But it didn't explain why the cable worked even when cut... That's where Denon really thought out-of-the-box. To avoid degradation, the signal is merely dimensionally transported to the other end of the cable. A very simple and elegant solution, but which dimension and which multiverse? Well this is again, proprietary. While not a 100% solution (the neutronium is used to replace copyrighted frequencies in other dimensions), it provides a surprisingly reliable signal.Now, I've read a lot of negative reviews, particularly about the cable's ability to alter or even destroy time and space. I think that's being a bit petty. I think Denon will eventually improve the consistency of the product. And read the instructions: "Please, avoid any type of feedback or you may experience a lack of existence".I do not recommend you cut your cables like I did (unless you want to be crime-fighting superhero with a sword for an arm - awesome!) Apparently when I cut the cable I was actually killed, which was kind of a bummer. On the bright side, the regenerative effects of the cable brought me back to life and restored my lost limbs with superhuman strength. (BTW, if you accidentally do cut the cables, don't throw away the resultant luminescent "pixie dust".)The saddest part, though, is when the cable is cut and the two pieces of the cable are placed about 5,000 km apart, you do get a very noticeable high-end distortion (around 100,000 Hz) that is absolutely unbearable. I can't recommend it for applications over 5,000 km. :(Unfortunately, I have to give it two stars. Call me a purist, but I don't care for the better than original sound quality (fidelity anyone?!?). And yes, there are those existential bugs. And the color, I actually felt like hiding the wires behind my system. I would gladly pay $10,000 more to pick my own Pantone. Why is that not an option? Not a one star, but you get what you pay for.
I just bought this and a portable speaker system to use with my MP3 player. When i opened the box, they looked like pretty good headphones but when i tried to put them on, i realized that it wouldnt actually "clip" on. It had the clip, but, unlike other models that i have had before this one, it wouldnt click open and shut. I paid $10 for these. This is half the price of the Portable speaker system i got which was only 20. Hmmmmm....... Anyway, it did hav pretty good sound when i held the thing up to my ear, which is why i gave it a "2" star instead of a "1". Overall: DONT BUY IT!!!
Opened it up and the resistor across the line cord was fried. Had a litle voltage variation here where we are in Kabul, but not enough to cause this. I suggest you consider other options, like Treo OEM.
I would have liked the product but it didnt work with my electronic equipment
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).
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.
Let me preface this by saying that I received a lemon. I know that happens, luckily I bought it from amazon, it was an easy return.I had problems with this drive from the start. It refused to mount my Mac. I had to unplug and plug back in the power and firewire to even get the drive to respond. It would not turn on at all. I finally got it to mount, and reformatted it to the Mac file system.It is supposed to go to sleep when the computer does, but it does not. It just cuts off after a few hours, and when the Mac resumes, it warns me about improper device removal. After this the drive will only respond when I unplugged it and plugged it back in.I called western digital and we tried to update the firmware, but that just crashed my Mac.Check around online about the huge amount of problems, there is even people trying to get together a class action suit against WD about these drives. If you buy a new drive, and have to exchange it with WD, apparently they send you a used model with scratches. I cannot confirm that personally, but read many posts where other people confirmed this.
I bought this drive in January 2007 in order to backup my desktop.It worked fine until June 2007 and suddenly my computer could not recognize the drive. According to Seagate (who now owns Maxtor) the drive had failed and would need to be replaced.My drive is still under warranty, however, Seagate could not specify a replacement time since the current have no inventory of this drive. In the meantime I will have no drive for my backups. Even though this is Seagate/Maxtor's incompetence I am responsible for a $19.95 for their Advanced Replacement service.Although this service is not officially required, unless you have your orginal box and packing materials the warranty is voided when shipped other than the very specific way the instruct. So, you must buy the Advance Replacement service to have a replacement drive sent to you. You then return your original drive via the packing materials used for that drive.All in all this wouldn't be so horrible except that Seagate/Maxtor can not give me any sort of estimate as to how long it will be until I receive the replacement drive.
Well I had a Bad iTrip. The thing was a knobathon to get going in the car while driving (and that was with my CoPilot) and when i 'luckily' found a station almost by accident, it sounded terrible. Like an MP3 thru an FM channel or an FM station thru a tin can.it has been returned - up for auction it goes.(++ on the plus side the design and concept were way too cool - it hooked me. It might take 2-5 years to perfect the technology maybe then i'll try again...but for now it definitely sucks.)
People routinely complain that I can't be heard when using this headset. The sound on the other end is fuzzy but primarily very faint. Also, the ear clip method doesn't work very well. You end up holding the device to your ear to hear well, so it doesn't fall off, and so the mic is close to your mouth. Certainly not up to Panasonic's usual quality.
(This review applies to the JVC 30-disc DVD-R spindle, Taiwan, 4.7GB, model no. VD-R47 GU 30, Version 2.1/16x)These JVC discs are manufactured in Taiwan and are of very poor quality. No fewer than twelve of the thirty discs ended up in my recycle bin because they were unusable, so my net cost per disc was no bargain at all. After going through this 30-count spindle very quickly due to the many duds, I drove to my local retailer and bought a 50-count spindle of Sony DVD-R discs (manufactured in Malaysia) for $19. The contrast couldn't be more dramatic: The Sony discs have burned error-free thus far. This JVC 30-ct spindle may seem like a good deal at first, but you're going to end up with many, many coasters. Buyers beware.
I had this Rave-MP AMP 256 player for a week, when it started to hang on the start-up screen. Tech support told me to remove the battery for at least 2 min. This worked a couple of times, then it was format the media by using format. That worked once.My advice is to pay the extra $20 and go get an iPOD shuffle or something else, as this device is bound to just give you troubles.
I was more than excited to have a slow cooker large enough to cook the quantity I like to cook at one time, so that I can freeze for later use. During the first use, the sticker around the front dial and light melted into a rolled up mess, then fell onto my counter and hardened when it cooled. Granted I could have etched in the information on the front of the unit into the plastic, but I worried that if the machine didn't even survive the first use in one piece, then it wasn't worth keeping. I returned it and am back researching for a new one.
The product itself works well. However, we wanted to sign up for the online service in which we could send photos to the frame via email. When we went to the website to do this, the site told us that our frame had already been registered by someone (even though it was brand-new from Amazon). Over the past month we have been repeatedly trying to contact the customer service reps over email and phone and have never gotten through to anyone, nor received a response from anyone. Seems like a good product, but they really seem to have no idea how to run a business or how to respond to customers.If anyone from Momento actually reads this posting please contact me so that we can resolve this issue. Thanks.
The product not only did not work but blew out fuses in my car. The mechanic who checked my car out said the device had a dead short in it. I have written to your customer service department and asked for money back but to no avail. I will not purchase another thing from Amazon until my money is refunded.
This device was a real disappointment. When we first installed it with the enclosed CD it did allow the different computers on our home network (some Windows XP, one Windows Vista) to use our Canon All-in-One Printer / Scanner. But it would not connect automatically when someone sent a print job (as advertised), it had to be connected "manually" through the graphical user interface. I contacted the manufacturer who sent me a zip file with a new user interface. The XP computer I first tried to install that on immediately started having stability problems just starting up and shutting down - which it had never had in the three years we've owned it. They got worse and I had to restore the computer from a recent backup (hooray for Norton Ghost 10.0!). Then they produced a "better" version of the user interface which I loaded and it did work by automatically connected the computer with a print job to the printer. But it started giving us errors that didn't really exist. For example, it would tell us we had two cyan ink modules installed and not let us print - but, of course, we had all the different colors in their proper places. And sometimes it would tell us we had a loose ink module. We uninstalled the creepy software and returned the troublesome device to Amazon.com who kindly refunded us the cost. It took several evenings of frustration, including our first and only computer restoration from backup. Beware!
updated photoshop and the driver for the express car. it still crashes my brand new macbook pro (which is up to date with snow leopard) so unless you enjoy recovering from crashes, find another way to interface with the flash cards
Length:: 0:25 MinsI bought one based on recommendations from friends and use of one of their units. My new one was defective right out of the box (batt saver mode does not work properly-video review shows what happens every ten seconds.) Amazon replaced it immediately (thank you, Amazon!) The replacement unit has the same problem. This is an issue that has been verified with Midland Radio. The replacement unit is now in their hands pending repair/replacement by them. *Update-replacement from Midland had same issue-returning for credit and buying Cobra! I would NOT recommend this item for purchase.
I am a power user with hardware experience and I have tried everything i can think of to make card work, ATI tries to do it all, and in doing so came up with nothing at all. I mean nothing; i.e. the basic functionality of simply watchting tv and scheduled recording (the reason i bought it) works less than 5 minutes before crashing and bringing the whole computer with it. It looks like i will have to buy snap stream so that i can use the functionality that i though i had paid for. AVOID ATI THEY DONT FINISH THEIR PRODUCTS BEFORE PUTTING INTO MARKET
If you want to use your IPOD in your car, invest in a head unit that has AUX IN plugs. Don't waste your time or money trying to make these devices work-especially in an urban area.
I had a RhinoSkin hard case for my old Palm Vx that saved it from several drops. When I got my new Tungsten E I knew I HAD to have a good hard case. I'm sorry I wasted my money on this one. After a few drops, the connecting post broke off from the case. Accessing the on/off button and stylus is a pain. The only good feature that I don't see in other is the double hinge that allows the case to fold back, but I won't get another one of these. I am in the market for a more durable case!
A beautifully made product but complete blows auto focusing on Panasonic GX1, GF3, and G3 cameras with Panasonic 45-175 and 100-300 teles at the long end of the zoom range.The problem exists in all focus modes except in IA mode. So it may be a firmware issue. I will try a Panasonic polarizer and report.
Came back to car with siren blaring and could not turn off even with siren's key. The actual car alarm may not even have been triggered. Drove it home with siren screaming and killed siren with a screw driver and pliers (caused some smoke). The siren's key really needs to forcefully cut power.
These are horrible! Why would anyone think it's a good idea to have the wires run from one earpeice to the other? It's uncomfortable and looks totally ridiculous! I didn't even need to bother plugging them into anything, the second I put them on and saw a wire hanging across my neck I had to run to my computer and warn people NOT to buy this thing.It's going back.
I bought this Hddb15m/hddb15m cable on the amount of reviews that the cable was just fine. After hooking it up to the TV, the screen was blue and could not be changed. I have a shorter VGA cable and it works perfectly. The price of the 25 footer was great and the shipping was a little expensive so now it is not worth the shipping in sending it back. I guess I got what I paid for and now I am stuck at 13-15 dollars in the hole. I guess some things are worth buying local because the returns or exchanges are easier and cheaper.
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.
The label on the cable doesn't show that this is a Belkin product. Instead, it shows CableTech Technology, and I don't think CableTech Technology is Belkin. This is false advertising.
For years my music sounded plain. The strings did not shimmer. The soundstage was narrow, confined, compressed. The music had an analytical feel, perhaps because it's all digital, and digital is not musical.The problem, I decided was that my bits were not musical. It's hard to say why. I suspect that the bits had too many odd harmonics, and not enough even harmonics.This cable apparently filters the bits to create more pleasing harmonics.Is $500 a lot to pay for pleasing harmonics?
If you are a mac user, be warned that tech support can not help you.I just received and installed this router yesterday.I was attempting to resolve a dropped connection problem with my hardwired mac. I'd reset everything, everything would work for five minutes, and then the connection would die, only to return when I'd power cycled the router. So I called tech support. On my third call I was finally told to &#34;try it on a windows machine.&#34; Thanks, but I don't have a windows machine. So they told me they'd done everything that they could because &#34;we don't know Macs.&#34; Logically, they suggested returning it for a replacement because the router must be defective. Right...After hours of rebooting and banging my head on my desk (literally spent 9 hours yesterday troubleshooting this), I found the built in software firewall in OS X. It's in System Preferences -&#62; Sharing -&#62; Firewall Tab. And it was on, conflicting with the router's firewall. I would have thought it was in the Network Prefs, but no. So I turned it off, reset everything, and was able to maintain connectivity for an hour, a big improvement. My fingers are crossed.And we haven't even tried to get the Ibook online yet.Update 10/30/04:Completely unstable with Mac OS X. Gave up with tech support. They were running me in circles. Returned and purchased a Linksys WRT54G (it uses the same chips that Apple uses in the Airport Extreme). The Linksys arrived this morning. Everything worked immediately without even needing to configure it! Everything includes: my hardwired desktop connection, my girlfriend's ibook (great reception), file sharing, and printer sharing. We haven't had a connection drop yet. Wow. Go for the Linksys if you're a Mac user. It's uglier than the Netgear, but hey, it works.
I bought these thinking I was getting a good deal, and maybe 2 out of 5 would work, the others would get a recording error. I don't have any problems with any other brand. I won't by this brand ever again!!
I got this television as a birthday gift. The picture seemed to be pretty good when I got it home and hooked it up. Keep in mind I was going up from a 27' tube TV lol. I had this TV for less then 24 hours and suddenly it wouldn't turn on anymore. Had no clue what the problem was. tried calling their customer support number and could never get through to anyone. Sat on hold forever then just gave up and took it back. Ended up spending a few extra hundred dollars and upgrading to a 32' Samsung, and I'm not disappointed.When it worked it was a decent picture, but the service was horrible and their website was pretty bogus too.
I Too Bought Netgear Wireless Products. There's a Conflict Between the XP Software & the Included CD. But You'll Be Lucky to Hear That from Netgear!! When You Encounter the Problem of Connecting(You'll See That You Have a Strong Signal) and Call Tech Support, 1st You'll Be Routed to INDIA (of Course!)! Then , If You Can Understand Them, They Ask if You've Registered Your Product? HELLO!! If I Could Get on Line With it I'd Gladly Register! When You Tell , Try to Tell Them That You Can't Get on, They Tell You to Call Back When You Do!! DON'T BUY THERE PRODUCTS!! I Ended Up Buying a Linsys Card & Router.
Klipsch "customer service" didn't offer any assistance as the system was 8 months out of warranty. Would not purchase again based on this experience.
This product is an absolute con. It will not sound any different to a $5 cable from Circuit City, etc. The signal going down it is digital, like a computer network. The sound quality will not be affected by the cable. I have a master's degree in Electronic Engineering (from a top university), have worked in electronics, computing, and audio for 15 years, and know what I'm talking about. Denon should be ashamed for making it, and Amazon should be ashamed for stocking it. As others have said, it's immoral.
Works pretty much as advertised, until it suddenly died about six months after purchase. Programming requires a rather counter-intuitive series of button clicks. Noisy. Basically, it was a fun little toy that I would not have bothered reviewing had it not cost so much and worked so poorly.
Epson Picture Mate Deluxe Viewer Edition Photo Printer Item shipped incorrectly and because of that the item was scratched up quite badly. It also did not come with the right cords in order to see if the product even works. I am unable to test this product and am disappointed in the sellers attempt to prevent me from operating this machine. She attempted to send another cord, it does not fit this machine. I cannot believe someone who owned this machine would not know what is needed to operate this machine. Disgusted at this point that I have ink and paper I purchased at the time as this machine and yet now need to look for the appropriate cords and USB equipment to even test this equipment. No battery with item
Problems:Battery door didn't fit tight. Pushed hard and it still stuck out as if poorly manufactured. The first day I used the radio, the battery cover fell off somewhere and now the radio is useless unless I wrap rubber bands around the body to keep the batteries from also falling out. Motorola's excellent battery cover on its first Talkabouts misled me when buying the T6250 into thinking this too was well designed. I wouldn't buy another one.It also didn't receive transmissions from other peopled' FSRs. I've had the older Talkabout 250 and the newer T6250 both turned on but only the 250 would receive those transmissions.Don't buy this radio; Motorola discontinued it for some reason and I suspect we've identified two of the reasons.Sure, some of the features are nice. But the flaws make those benefits hard to enjoy.
Pro: cheap, bought at Fry's Electronics for &lt;$100Con: not reliable, expensive toner, changed toner once then printer broken.broken for printed 1000 pages, then the overall cost per page = $200 (printer & toner)/1000 = 20 cents per page
I have owned many Maxtor drives over the years... the years before Seagate acquired the company. The few times I experienced a problem, the old Maxtor company sent me a new drive and all was well.EVERY Maxtor drive I have owned since Seagate took over has failed within months of purchase.A 500 gb OneTouch drive has been replaced 3 times.A 1TB OneTouch had now also died for the 3rd time.Your warranty is from the date of original purchase... not from each replacement date.So they keep sending you bad drives until your warranty is up.And you get to pay the postage too.The replacement drives are not new drives.They are REBUILT drives.In other words... drives which have already failed once.If they merely repaired your drive and returned it, at least you would know it's history.This spring I bought two 1TB drives from an online Mac dealer, and did not notice the the drives within the enclosures were Seagates.One died within a month of purchase and has been replaced.The other one is still working so far.
As the other reviewer pointed out, you get what you pay for. Has decent picture quality, but poor audio, and after less than 24 hours of operation, the unit stopped working, and high-pitched whine started emitting from the rear of the unit. Don't bother with this unit.
The good:It protects the filtersAdequate paddingFits quite large filters (77mm should go in)LightThe bad:Burgundy color (yuck)Similar but not what is picturedWhen storing small filters (52mm) they flop around quite extensively. As a matter of fact one needs to close the wallet in a careful, special way so that the filters in the bottom 2 pockets don't slide down and almost out. The description states it holds filters up to 62mm, which is BS, I just put a 72mm one in and it fits quite nice with plenty of room to spare. I got it for my set of 52mm filters and it is just way too large. However, if you do get it to store 72mm+ filters you may not be able to close the flap completely because of resulting thickness.In all, for ~$10 I did not expect miracles, but I did expect better. This, it seems, would have been better spent on few cups of coffee. Need to take a trip to a brick store to find something that actually works as needed.
Unable to find a satisfied balance of the bass & treble for this speaker. I've tried all the way, different combinations, but still failed to hear the sense I want. What I can conclude here now, is this speaker produces bad quality of sound, pretty much unbalanced, some frequences are overstated, some get lost, the human sound of a song from this speaker is really badly badly silly tiny, feeling covered by the background music in most cases.This speaker is definitely NOT the one having pleasing sound and will make you losing interest to hear it again. The sound can be said tiresome...Do I have to spend more money if I want to get one with rich frequence and balanced sound???
The camera is very particular about lighting conditions. In sunlight, pictures look overexposed or washed-out and color balance is often poor. The supplied Snapshot software regularly hangs with Windows Me. Tech support was poor (you either have to correspond by email, or call their toll number). They provided no help regarding Snapshot hanging, even though I've seen several postings from others with the same problem. The software is not compatible with Windows 2000, and probably not Windows XP. The screen size of the 10 second video clips is tiny to the point of almost being useless. The clips look fair as long as the background is plain and the camera doesn't move. Otherwise, the video clips are very crude. Because the quality of the still pictures is so variable depending on the lighting, I would only use this camera as a &quot;toy&quot;. After having the camera for a month, I found that I would not want to use it in any situation where I wanted reliable photos. I would rather spend a little more and get a dependable digital camera.
These headphones are terrible. They have very poor sound quality and do not stay on your ears. The price is also bad. I paid more on shipping than for the headphones. The manifacture is unreliable and does not have good products. For these reason I rate this item the lowest possible score on Amazon.
Pros: very easy to set up. That's it!Cons: Interference every time someone walks in front/they turn off for no reason/not nearly loud enough.
If you know the tools that HP made back in the 70's, Hewlett-Packard was a sort of "PhD's Club". You basically had to have a Graduate Physics or Engineering degree, and employed by the likes of NASA to understand the technical expertise and solid reputation for some of the smartest tools on the planet, made by HP. But the HP K5400 OfficeJet Pro Color Printer is a real testament to HP's reputation, and certainly holds back that HP reputation.1) Should not be labeled, "Pro". It's barely legal to say it even works properly. Nearly every print job has issues, in my experience.2) Goes through Ink madly. This consumption rate is higher than the older K550 I had replaced with the K5400 Pro.3) Very loud. It actually scared people in the room, and is a true disturbance if you're on the phone while it's printing nearby.4) Ink clots quickly if idle for a few weeks. It's cheaper to replace the printer than the heads.5) Cheap price, but I'd rather buy something a little pricier with less frustration.Canon and Epson seem to have printer driver issues and very poor customer service, and although HP rocks in the Laser world, they need some rethinking in the lower-end consumer lines.
V-Moda refused to replace my first pair of earbuds that I bought through the Amazon site because they said that the sales site was not authorized by V-Moda. I sent two emails explaining that my purchase was through Amazon but they refused to return my defective earbuds or supply me with a new pair. Be aware that If your Amazon purchase of V-Moda earbuds is fulfilled by an authorized Amazon supplier that your V-Moda warranty will be void. I like the sound of my V-Moda earbuds but not their warranty policy.
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.
Was not worth the money range is very limited and very unclear to understand other party talking
After wasting quite a few of these disks in my dvd recorder, I have come to the conclusion that I wasted my money on this brand. I have tried several other brands of DVD-R, and only this brand does not work. I have also tried DVD+R and DVD+RW disks of this brand, as well as other brands. All of them worked fine, EXCEPT the Verbatim. If they worked for you, then you were lucky. I will not buy this brand again.
I've owned several telescopes and attempted to connect them all to a laptop to run various astonomical tools. Unfortunatley I've never had a good experience with connector cable sets and this is no exception. I bought it from 1 supplier via Amazon who sent the wrong cables! I sent the supplier emails but did not get a responce, so logged a problem with Amazon. It all got sorted eventually.I ordered another cable from a different supplier. Got the correct cables this time but it's not great. I have to physically hold the connector at an angle so that the connection is not lost! Oh well, at least it 'works'.Maybe I've just been very unlucky....
I got a Creative Zen Vision: M about 6 months ago. It worked ok, until I got a new computer. I installed the software and immediately the player froze up and refused to work again. After spending days trying to figure it out, I finally called the company, but it also took me forever to navigate the website. I didn't buy the protection plan, but I thought they might still be able to help me. I got an Indian guy on the phone who was really hard to understand and refused to help me unless I bought the plan for 12.99. I know it isn't a lot but, I felt like it was a trick just to make more money. Apple will help you no matter what. I told the man that I was pretty disappointed in the product and he laughed at me! So, I emailed them and got NO help from that. I tried to reinstall the software one more time and my windows XP crashed! I am done with this player and company, its not worth it if it's going to mess up my new computer. I'm just going to stick with Apple because at least they don't outsource their customer support employees to India.
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...
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!
...I made an mp3 cd and tested it. It played very well for the first few songs. However, as the player got futher and deeper into the songs, it would take longer to load. Eventually, near the 40th song, it would be 2 minutes plus to load. It gives no error message or anything so you don't know if it is loading or just stuck. It can't even load up the 200+ songs. Very bad player indeed.
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.
I have the 120Gb version of this. The drive still works great and I've been happy with it, but am on the road all the time and noticed that 3 of the 4 screws that hold the case together have fallen out. I called support for replacement screws and said that wasn't covered by the warranty and I should go find some replacements myself. They said there was no way this could happen through normal usage and I must have 'damaged' it. Ironically their own web site describes it as "Rugged and durable design." I'd like to know if others have seen this as well.
This Creative Zen player has a real bad user interface and control keys!
It's amazing to think I spent nearly 40 dollars on this. This wheel is probably worth 5 dollars at a used parts store. With the PS2, there's about a 40 degree play... in other words, nothing happens until you turn the wheel almost completely, at which point the direction is maxed and any game you're playing you wipe out. The pedals are too close together and almost impossible to use. It's impossible to mount and use effectively. On the PC, your system will lag so badly, it will make any game unplayable. This is completely useless and i threw it away after one use, with no regrets. I watch every penny I spend, I feel like a huge fool for wasting my hard earned money on this horrible piece of plastic.
After buying this product and sending in the rebate, it started to experience two well known problems. Randomly rebooting and dropping connections.Support wasted my time for three days with suggestions that either couldnt be done (upgrade/downgrade firmware - theres only one version...the one it ships with!), unplugging and plugging, blaming my ISP, blaming my laptop, at one point saying that there router would fail if any "worms on the internet" existed. No, I am not making that up. I have to clean the internet of worms for their product to work properly. Not to be dissuaded by the fact that i have two other routers that worked fine in the same setup, d-link refused to replace the product under warranty unless I repeated all of the troubleshooting steps I had already done.When I told them I was throwing the product away and not buying anything from them again, they said that was fine.An hour later I got an automated email from their customer support database saying that the problem had been closed and the customer satisfied.Buy something else.
I recently bought this item and could not get it to work at all. I could monitor from inside my home, but couldn't access it at all from outside my home. I tried everything from port forward to DMZ Server and nothing. I emailed tech support with my issues and all they did was send me links to things I already tried and it didn't work. They said they didn't currently have anything posted to specifically support the TV-IP100W network issues. Why would you sell a camera and not have the proper documentation to support all troubleshooting areas?
when i was 8 this thing came out i thought it was cool but now it seem gay why cant you just buy the sliver ones not the kid one thing i hate.
These worked so well, except that at the slightest tug at the cord, the whole thing just completely snapped in two. The cord and wire are both extremely soft, so any accidental tug will probably break it. If they would only add some protection so that the cords aren't so fragile, this would be an amazing set of high-quality earphones.
I bought these Bose speakers to hook up to a Sirius Stiletto Home Dock so that I could listen to Sirius while working in my home office. I returned them the next day. The bass level on these speakers was set incredibly strong resulting in a very muddy sound when the speakers were set at a comfortable listening level. If the speakers were turned up very loud, they sounded better, but still not what I expected from a Bose product. Having the speakers set to such a high level is not practical - phone conversations were impossible, not to mention at that level everyone in the house could hear them. I replaced these speakers with a set of JBL On Tour portable speakers and am much happier with the sound from those speakers.
I reviewed this monitor when I first got it and gave it 5 stars. But recently the monitor crapped out. I've only had it for about 4 months. It doesn't turn on, the status light just clicks on and off and won't power on. NEC's warranty states that it will replace your monitor with new or refurbished equipment, so low and behold they told me that they're going to replace my monitor with a refurbished model. Kinda sux. Looks great whenever the monitor actually works.
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.
I had a Rio 600, two in fact. One broke, I returned it, and now the second one is broken. Everything in this review I found to be consistant with BOTH of them. First of all, the 32 MB it comes with is not nearly enough, the backback is essential. Second, the device will go through battery power even when the device is in the off position. I would put a new battery in, use it for an hour or two, turn it off, and the next time I would go to use it the battery would be dead. What I ended up doing was taking the battery out and only putting it into the device when I was ready to use it. A major pain in the a**. The final problem I had with BOTH of the devices I had was that after using it for about 3 months something would break that caused the audio output to be full of static. The songs would load fine (and play fine on my PC) they just would sound like garbage coming through the headphones. I tried anything I could think of...new headphones, new battery, formatting the memory, different songs, emailing their tech support (4 times...no response yet) and nothing worked. So it is currently sitting in a box waiting for someone from Rio to get back to me. My advice to anyone looking to get an MP3 player would be to stay away from this one.
Never got it to work with any video capture software.You can oly get one video plug to work, and no way to switch between cameras.
They make this lens sound like it was made for the Olympus E series cameras but it is far from it. Yes, you can take photos with it using your E series but what they don't tell you here is that you need to use an adaptor to get it to attach to the camera body. This means that it will not be able to communicate with the camera so you will need to adjust things manually by sliding the telescopic lens in and out as well as manually adusting your camera with the proper settings for f-stop.I purchased this product knowing that I would probably need the adapter ring and hoping that it would come with it. They don't mention anything about it in their ad... only that this lens is "for Olympus EVOLT". I did get one or two shots that were worth framing but took forever to get everything set just right. You better hope any nature subjects don't move for about five minutes because it will take that long to get everything set up just right to take the photo. Or set it up and hope that the subject moves into frame and in focus.For the money and what I was wanting, this lens will work because I just can't afford the big bucks for the true "made to work with the Olympus EVOLT" cameras that take a lot of the work out of setting up everything.
I have attempted to install this product several times on a Vista laptop and an XP desktop. The installation has failed at every attempt. There is lots of information on the website and new drivers. However, these fail to install as well. I am awaiting a reply from their technical support (it has been 24 hours with no response.) Unless you have a lot of patience I would recommend you look elsewhere for a PC ATSC tuner. I will repost if I eventually get this working.
My camera is in an exposed area and looses sound after it rains. The image is not that great but it gets the job done for a security camera.
My suggestion and... I'm just saying: search Amazon for "hdmi cable 1.3" and make an informed price/quality decision before you buy.Why would someone prefer a branded wire an not a more generic product that sells for a fraction of the price? I am sure that the marketing geniuses have the answer. In this specific case I am happy to see that this brand's pricing structure is coming closer to what most of the competition charges which is in the single-digits. The brand should make absolutely no difference on such short cable lengths if the cable actually works. This specific product is still selling at an unjustified (in my view) premium but I can understand that some would prefer a branded product even if it goes at the back of the box, never to be seen by anyone.HDMI is all-digital for both sound and picture. As such, it either works or it doesn't and, when it doesn't work, you will know immediately. There's really nothing in-between. If a claim is made that the Monster is 'more reliable' or that it 'lasts longer', I can't see how such claim can be backed - does the hundred-dollar cable last 20 times longer than than the five-dollar cable? And, if it does, do we REALLY care that a cable supporting a standard that may be obsolete in 5 years COULD last for 100 years?By the way, I do not challenge the claim of high quality for this cable. It appears to be well built. However, it is quality not needed and, in my view, not worth paying for. The way most of us use cables is: we plug them at the back of our electronic boxes and, if they work on 'day one' they are likely to work in the exact same fashion on day 1000 because they are not going to be subjected to any physical or thermal stress and the materials used to build them are not easily degradable. While 'quality' was important for analog cables where good quality made all the difference in the world, the digital wires either transmit the digits or they don't. If they do, they all work the same, the $1 HDMI cable gives you the exact same 'performance' the $100, gold-plated cable does.The claims that seem to suggest that these expensive wires allow more Gigabytes of data to pass through and the implied suggestion that you would get a less bright image or a less crisp sound if you used a two-dollar cable are NOT true. The HDMI is a published standard and there is a minimum data throughput that must be supported. If it is, then the device is HDMI compliant and you will get everything that HDMI promises to deliver. If some cable exceeds the specified throughput, it's nice but it's irrelevant because no electronic component that's HDMI compliant would attempt to push more bytes through the wire than the standard specifies. If they did, they'd violate the specs and would not sell very well. If your electronic component had an HDMI port that called for an HDMI cable that exceeded the HDMI published standards, then it would no longer be called an HDMI port but a proprietary, non-standard solution.NOTEThis is from the HDMI consortium's FAQ:_______________________________________Q. Will my Standard cable work in High Speed applications?Although a Standard HDMI cable may not have been tested to support the higher bandwidth requirements of cables rated to support high speeds, existing cables, especially ones of shorter lengths (i.e., less than 2 meters), will generally perform adequately in higher speed situations. The quality of the HDMI receiver chip (in the TV, for example) has a large effect on the ability to cleanly recover and display the HDMI signal. A significant majority, perhaps all, of the HDMI TVs and projectors that support 1080p on the HDMI inputs are designed with quality receiver chips that may cleanly recover the 1080p HDMI signal using a Standard-rated HDMI cable. These receiver chips use technology called "cable equalization" in order to counter the signal reduction (attenuation) caused by a cable._______________________________________My interpretation is that, when it comes down to cables THIS short (1 meter), just about anything will do and you can get fully certified HDMI cables for a fraction of the price. The Monster cable is 'high quality' without a doubt but it's unneeded quality because this cable won't be usable with HDMI 1.4 devices and a much less expensive wire will do the exact same job for you. By the way, I do understand the concept of branding but, for something that goes to the back of my stereo, never to be seen or heard from again once it's plugged in, the brand is not that important.
I own a Nikon FM10 and bought this as a special offer. Wrong choice. Difficult to focus, with foggy pictures at the end. Simply a piece of junk.
One of the reasons why I bought this product was that I thought it would look good stacked atop my apple TV. Sure enough, it does look good. But I also bought the product because I needed an HDMI switcher to use my Cable Box, PS3 and Apple TV through the same input. The product worked for about a week and then completely died! It would not turn on, which after reading other reviews, seems to be a pattern. I called Xtreme HD support and, once I was able to actually get them to answer the phone, they were useless. There support dept. gave me a number to call (fox media I believe) who I was told deals with there warranties. I called that number and the support specialist told me that they are not the company to talk with, and to call another number. The number they gave me was for Memorex who, for some reason, does warranties for Xtreme HD. Since I did not have my proof of purchase (deleted the email), I was told that I could not return the product and that I was simply out of luck. I will never buy another Xtreme HD product again.
Connecting a single 802.11b client drops the entire network to 802.11b speed, according to CNet's review of the item (which another person here mentioned). That's disappointing, to say the least. Most people buying 802.11g probably have some 802.11b equipment already. So without the ability to support mixed networks well, this is just an overpriced 802.11b access point.In contrast, an AirPort Extreme base station will continue to give 802.11g cards faster connections than 802.11b ones, according to Apple's knowledgebase document 107372. This difference is more than enough to justify the AirPort Extreme base station's higher price.
The charger works well, it really full charge the batteries in 15 minutes, of course they are very hot.But i have to confirm the others reviews, for me both big problems: Doesn't plug directly into wall and it's only 110 volts, so if you are or you have to travel outside USA you are in problems.
It seems the product arrived with some problem because I cannot see a video file correctly. There is a delay in the video speed and the device stops after 5 minutes working without warning.As I bought it and only tested at home (Brazil), now I have this awful device looking at me without working and no technical support.
This case did not look the one pictured. Is that a different model? Plus the straps with the hook ends to secure the case to the seat were missing and not included. It arrived in a plastic zip lock bag inside the box. No original packaging? Disappointed. Sent it back for a refund. My case search continues.....
inserted tape. Rewinder would not close. When held closed, rewinder did not rewind tape. All it did was make a high-pitched squeal. Returned.
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.
Purchased ViewSonic G90fb 19" CRT based on other reviews. Much to my surprise the unit I received does not perform as expected. Monitor brightness varies depending on the windows that are open on the screen - when there is a large white window open (i.e. My Computer) the screen darkens and shrinks about 1 mm on all sides. When the white window is resized or minimized, the whole screen visibly lightens and expands. I can accept the fact that maybe this unit is defective, but the ViewSonic customer support is virtually non-existent: after trying for one week I have no response to 5 separate emails, the telephone support is inevitably 'busy assisting other customers' and 'experiencing high volume'. Based on my personal experience, I would strongly advise anybody against doing business with ViewSonic.
I ordered the item about 2 months ago. The rubber suction cup cracked just after few days of utilization. It's a ripped of item !!!
I am a professional photographer, and was looking or something to put on my desk to show a continuous slideshow of my work. After holding off on buying a digital frame for years, I thought the EX1011 would be just what I was looking for.Unfortunately, it feels like a product that is not quite done. The WiFi transfer only works with Mac OS X if you buy a $39 3rd party app called TwonkyMedia (more on this later) and you can configure the unit to go online to retrieve photos off Kodak's EasyShare gallery which works OK. The image quality is fair, but disappointing for something from Kodak. The only adjustment is "Brightness" control which normally means white point, but in this case using this adjustment distorts the image. I had to put a color test pattern on a CF card and use this to calibrate the image which is WAY too much work, and there aren't enough controls to allow for a real calibration anyway:The web-based EasyShare feature is kinda neat, and actually works pretty well. You'll need to go to Kodak's web site and download a firmware update otherwise you'll see that the images lose some resolution, somehow, going from upload to download, plus the photos end up being shrunk in size by about 15%. In other words, you upload a 800x480 image, and it ends up being 680x408 on the screen, and the colors undergo one more level of distortion and decrease in color depth. This was fixed with firmware update 2007.7.06.Also, when the unit starts up, there is no way to have the unit default to the online gallery. The manual talks about setting an online gallery as My Slide Show, but having talked to Kodak customer support (don't ask how long THIS took to successfully accomplish) this feature was never implemented, so you can only use the default directory to function as My Slide Show (which is what the unit uses as a "Screen Saver"). You need to replace the photos in this default folder with your own. Be advised, when the unit shuts down and restarts (for whatever reason, including if you use the frame's auto timer), it will restart by going to a slide show in this default folder. Unless you want to watch Kodak's sample images all the time, you need to go in and change these photos to your own.Plus plus: when you update the online gallery, the frame doesn't know this, even though it's connected to the online site. You need to shut the unit down then return to the online gallery in order to have the display update.The unit is WAY too dependent on the remote control, and sooner or later the remote WILL be lost since it's really, really tiny. Sure, Kodak provides a little compartment for you to install on the back of the frame, but how many people are going to use this? Plus, if you hang the unit on the wall, you can't install the remote control storage compartment - it goes in the same holes used for wall mounting.The way to get the unit to work with the WiFi file sharing is to download a program called TwonkyMedia (I'd include the link to the software but Amazon won't allow this - do a Google search and you'll find it), pay $39 to register, then open up ports TCP 9000 and UDP 1030, 1900, 9080 on the Mac's firewall. In addition, you need to find the Twonky configuration screen (an HTML file hidden in the Applications folder) to set up which folders you want to share with the frame. All in all, a pain in the rear, even for an Engineer like me. Once I worked through all this, though, I have to admit it's a cool feature, and one I have found myself using frequently. Also, THIS is what separates this frame from the others on the market, which is why I stuck it out until I got it to work.The improve how the images look on the frame, save them in the highest resolution you can (> 200 dpi if possible) and crop them to a 16:9 aspect ratio. I also wrote a PhotoShop action that optimizes the appearance on the frame, including some sharpening, contrast and levels adjustments, and now they look much better.All in all, though, it took a LOT of work to get this thing to work as it should have right out of the box. Admittedly, I'm a perfectionist, but just to get the online file sharing to work right requires a firmware update, and to get the WiFi sharing to work require s 3rd party app, then more finagling. Honestly, how many people are gonna go through all this, especially if buying the frame for someone else, who may be less technically adept?Update 11/15/07: Just upgraded firmware to the 2007.10.09 version. Changed some of the user interface items, and gives a few more options than before (like auto-notice of firmware update availability) but the frame still doesn't recognize ANY video formats I use (and I've tried almost every possible configuration of Quicktime, .avi, .wmv, etc.). Also, still no wireless support for Mac, so you still have to use the glitch-filled TwonkyMedia 3rd party app.I've noticed several WiFi capable frames come on the market in the past couple months in preparation for the Holiday season, so if I were you, and WiFi were important to me (especially if you're a Mac user), I would again advise you to look elsewhere for your digital picture frame. This unit is STILL not finished.FINAL UPDATE 9/26/08: After just over a year of use, this produce simply stopped working. Admittedly, I had it on the internal timer to come on every morning and go off every night, but now it turns on and stays on for about 5 seconds then shuts itself off.When I finally contacted Kodak (after they hung up on me twice), I found out the standard cost of repair exceeded the clearance price my local Costco is charging for this frame by $10.Amazing. Makes me not want to buy another Kodak product ever again. In fact, makes me want to revise my review to be 1 star, but Amazon won't allow this.In this day and age, you expect a modern product to last more the ONE YEAR, don't you?
The first 512MB card I purchased would not hold more than 267MB of data and was determined by Viking to be defective. They replaced it with a new card; it would only hold 306MB. I'm now sending that one back and hoping the third time is a charm...
Okay, so I'm a complete newbie with mp3 players and apparently not smart enough to operate it. The instructions were inadequate for me, even after printing out all 17 pages and writing my own notes all over them as I attempted for several days to use the player to listen to an audio book I had downloaded from my public library. The worst part was trying to navigate to the forty-third minute of the second section of Alan Alda's book. The last straw was when I had to turn it off (yet again), after getting myself in a complete muddle, and on restarting, all I got was the blue word SanDisk. No animated critter, no "building database" message, no access to menus, and not even able to turn it off with the power button. This happened while driving to work, and it stayed like this for 20 minutes, until a coworker showed me that I could jump-start it by sticking it into the USB drive of a computer. After it froze like that for the second day in a row I put it away and haven't tried to use it again in more than a month.How do I get my money back? Surely not from Amazon...
We run a small business and we bought 6 of these small DVD home theatre systems as gifts for employees and customers. They are nice, compact, cheap and perfect for a bedroom unit. However, you absolutely get what you pay for. All 6 of these units have failed within 3 months of opening the box. The only thing that is left working are the speakers. The manufacturer really cut every corner possible in order to build this product, and the failure rate proves this fact. The manufacturer offers a 90-day warranty, and we were able to find the receipt and get 2 of them replaced. We just had to pay for the cost of the outbound shipping on the defective product, and an additional $18.00 to cover the cost for the return shipping. If you choose to buy this item, save your receipts because you'll likely need it when the product dies on you.
The product description says the cord is 6 feet, but it's really only just over 3 feet long.
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!
Within a week of installing, lost power to my devices. I need to get this new item serviced, power to the equipment does not work. Apparently the power outlets when connecting the devices (digital & Analog) are plugged in, they do not energize. Had to reconnect the old power conditioner or directly connect to wall outlet.
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
Believe it or not, they are charging $50 plus tax and shipping for a piece of plastic which won't work without the charging transformer and cables which are another extra. The Sony Ebook will charge just fine from the USB cable. Don't waste your money.
I recieved the transmitter and it didn't work and when I called the tech support they were not helpful either.
Even though this router is cheap, its a nightmare to maintain once you own it. I purchased it to replace my DI-614+ which I thought was a decent product. As it turns out I have switched back to the DI-614+ due to the DI-524's terrible reliability. I have had to reset it almost daily because it crashes frequently causing my entire network to go down. The DHCP server completely fails to assign ip addresses on the LAN under most circumstances and so IP addresses must be manually set on each computer connected to the network. It also has a tendency to prevent certain network functions from working properly such as Microsoft file and printer sharing. Dlink tech support is terrible and when they can't figure out whats wrong they tell you they will replace the product, the catch is that you have to pay for shipping which is going to cost you more than the router did in the first place, plus they want a credit card number to bill you with if they determine the product is not defective, (they will bill you the list price of $69.99) so its a big risk to try to have it replaced.
I held off for years on buying a large format TV because of the considerable cost. I bought this from Circuit City 14 months ago, and I am getting an ugly green tinge to the picture. I purchased the extended service plan, so I was thinking perhaps it's just the light bulb going and I'll be all right. Well the serviceman walks in, looks for 2 seconds and says "I know what's causing it; we have been seeing a lot of this recently. He went on to explain, that of anything that could go wrong, this is the most expensive as it is essentially the heart of the system. Well at that point I stopped feeling better and felt I may be dealing with a bad design. I came to the Amazon website and read reviews of one person after another having issues with this model. Now I feel like I'm screwed as I see no reason this wont keep repeating. Buyer Beware, Avoid Sony Products.
I'm not impressed. I think everyone falls victim to the "monster cables are greater than everything" bs at least one time in their life.I purchased a no name splitter for about $1.00 and had better performance.
Ok, maybe i have a big head. And i think i do, but when i first wore the headphones the rim was hurting the side of my head, i tried adjusting it but still, pressure was being applied above my ears. Now i have to buy new ones (because i as stupid as i am thru away the packaging) or go back to my old sony's.Not to mention that the chrome tip at the end looks kinds stupid.They were pretty light, and had good sound quality. If you have a small head, go for them. ^_^
As a company, I like Neuros. I purchased one of their earlier products, an MP3 player, and was moderately satisfied, though I eventually bought an iPod that offered more value for the same money. The Neuros MP3 player was long ago put on the shelf - the iPod is still in daily use.Neuros tries to do the right things. They try to deliver products that are on the leading edge. They incorporate Open Source software so that talented users can extend the product's capabilities. Their customer support is typically, though not always, top-notch.The Neuros OSD, however, is not ready as a consumer product. Geeks may like it because it is Open Source and does lend itself to experimentation.However, it is intended to be a video recorder - and it fails at that task.I bought it because I have a hundred or so videotapes that I want to digitize. I have other tools available, such as the Plextor PX-TV402U, a 4 year old converter. I was hoping to use the OSD's one-piece design as a reasonably inexpensive substitute that would not tie up a computer for the conversion.The bottom-line, of course, is the results of the digitizing process - and the Neuros OSD simply doesn't deliver adequate results. Certainly you don't get the near-DVD quality they promise in their marketing materials, even from a DVD. At best, I'd say the Neuros OSD delivers video quality on a par with poor Hi8.In my serious tests, I recorded a show that had been recorded to TiVo and a commercial VHS tape. According to Neuros, the type of recording it does - from the output ports of the player - is legal even for copyrighted material. I rely on their claim.The TiVo program was chosen because it offered a wide dynamic range, running from pure white shirts to nearly pitch black areas of the cathedral the performance took place in. There were also bright hues such as red, pink, blue and other colors. A good test for any conversion process. This was a professional production, by the way, so the lighting was well-done and balanced.I converted on the Neuros both to a 150x SD card and a 250GB hard drive. Neither result was satisfactory. There was an extremely high level of digital noise which made viewing unpleasant. Colors and contrast were muted, with everything being affected by a gray overcast. There was very heavy artifacting. When a pianist on the well-lit stage moved their head, it looked like the special effect from a bad sci-fi movie as the head dissolved into a bunch of pixellated blocks.I'll be trying to upload an image that demonstrates, I hope, the poor resolution and graying out of the image.I tested three recording three VHS tapes, each chosen for its dynamic range. The results of all three tests were the same: lots of noise, lots of artifacting, inadequate contrast and brightness. In one test, where the title credits were pure white on black, the titles in the converted copy were ragged, fuzzy and streaked with noise. Not at all good.All these tests were conducted at the highest possible quality settings of the OSD. But the resulting quality is simply poor and difficult to watch. I doubt that I would be willing to sit through a 90 minute movie recorded with the OSD.In comparison, the Plextor PX-TV402U produced results very close to the original source material, but it did involve tying up a computer in the process.The quality - or lack thereof - in the converted results are the important issue and should be enough to kill any interest in the Neuros OSD. Ease of use is, at least in my case, non-existent.The first unit I received would not record to a USB hard drive. Neuros technical support drove me up a wall more or less insisting it was the fault of the FAT32 formatting program I used. I make my living as a technology expert, testifying as an expert witness. FAT32 is an absolute, unforgiving standard: a drive is either formatted FAT32 or it isn't. The idea that a formatting program was responsible for the USB drive not working was ludicrous, but always being opened to learning something new (and, apparently, wasting my time), I tried their recommended substitute. It crashed upon launch on two different computers and I never was able to format a drive using. I did format the drive using three different formatting programs, all of which are used by professionals (including me) and verified that all three drives were properly formatted as FAT32. None of them worked with the OSD.Neuros sent me another unit and, unsurprisingly, all three FAT32 drives mounted without difficulty. So much for the theory of Neuros tech support. However, on the replacement unit, the S-video output didn't work. It produced only monochrome. As a result, all of my tests on both the Neuros and the Plextor used for comparison were composite video. Doesn't really matter, since the composite video output is so awful, that you know that S-Video isn't going to be much better.My replacement unit also had an annoying vertical roll when first powered up.You control the Neuros with menus on the TV screen and an infrared remote. The remote receiver on the Neuros has a very limited acceptance angle and it is very frustrating to continually have to hunt for the right position. If you were a foot or two away from this unit and facing it straight on, this might not be a problem - but anything else is.The User Interface is relatively crude, but usable - sort of. The response to the remote is very, very slow. Irritatingly slow. And the remote I had was touchy. It appeared, many times, to send a command several times, thus making it difficult to control the Neuros. Also, doing simple things like stopping a recording were inordinately difficult because of a combination of poor User Interface and the goofy remote control.In all, I spent most of three days trying to get the Neuros OSD to perform as specified. I also spent good chunks of three more days on the replacement. In retrospect, even though I am a tinkerer, who enjoys new gadgets. I recognize I shouldn't have spent more than 15 minutes on this unit. I should have immediately made a recording, looked at the poor quality of the recording and recognized that things weren't going to get any better.It pains me to write this negative review of the Neuros OSD. The company gives the impression of really trying to do the right thing. And their customer support is usually very friendly and helpful, though it wasn't in part of this case.But the truth is that the Neuros OSD simply isn't up to its intended task. Digital output is very poor - all the other difficulties with the unit simply make it more undesirable.There is no way in good conscience that I can recommend the Neuros OSD. That said, I wish the company well and will continue to consider any new products they offer. One of these days there is a good chance that Neuros or an outfit like them will put out a truly great product. This one, the OSD, is simply not it.Jerry
After spending hours leveling, buying tarp, filling, draining, leveling more, patching some holes, filling again, and then realizing the inflatable ring has more holes and all the gallons of water are flooding the yard, we are returning this piece of crap. I wish I could give it a 0.
You people are crazy. Listen to your ears (they are the things under your hair). I was going to buy the monster cable rca cables for my quadrophonic speaker setup & 8-track deck - until I saw these. For significantly less than I was willing to spend, I gained four twisted pairs of this high-intensity wire. So I stripped the cat5 connector off, and soldered on regular rca plugs. Yes! Air Supply has rarely sounded so sweet! Sure, it seems a little dumb for network cable, but do what I did - it's super thrifty and cheap! The ladies will never notice the difference, I promise. The only thing I might do to make it even better in the future: when I hooked it up to an o-scope, the signal made all these sine-wave looking things - I think I might set up some kind of circuit to cut this down to a straight horizontal line, and truly experience the ultimate sonic bliss that is unadultured DC power!
This product is unique and would be worth the money if it was of higher quality. Vibration in the GLobe increases over time (within days of installation) to the point where the noise is very distracting and intolerable. I would wait to purchase this item until this problem is addressed.
I purchased the Z22 about a year ago after my Tungsten expired. I loved the Tungsten but decided to go with the Z22 in order to save a few dollars. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with this decision. Reliability is a major concern; the unit periodically stopped working properly. The screen would go blank for a few days and resetting the unit would not remedy the problem. Eventually, the problem would fix itself. Also, the touch screen failed to properly work. Finally, after less than a year, it stopped holding a charge. I just purchased a Tungsten E2 and could not be happier. Upgrade and go for the E2.
Purchased these for use while playing online games. They sound like they should have costed 25 bucks, not 45. Not horrible, just very mediocre. The microphone went dead after 2 weeks of use. And for the 2 weeks the microphone did work, I recieved complaints that I was hard to hear/understand. My 10 dollar desktop microphone works significantly better. Very disappointed with this purchase.
I only learned after I bought this that Macintoshes require a POWERED microhone input, which if course this doesn't have. You have to buy something else, like a USB adapter, to make it work with a Mac.
I own both the Sony LocationFree and the Slingbox. The Sony I bought in Japan and the Slingbox in the US. The Slingbox is better for these reasons:1) The Slingbox is easier to configure.2) With the Slingbox, same PC can simultaneously run both over the Internet on your LAN. This saves reconfiguration when you use your laptop both in and out of the house.3) Sony charges for each additional client software license while the Slingbox is free for download. While neither will allow multiple devices to simultaeously stream video, multiple seperate devices can be registered to run per Slingbox where only one device can be registered to run per LocationFree. In the latter case, you must "de-register" your PC before allowing another to connect using the same license.4) The Slingbox has comprehensive remote control capability even when your away from home where the LocationFree does not.
There are much better frames out there. Also note that this frame has a very large and unattractive logo on the front.
I understand that this unit is no longer available. And for good reason. Consumer electronics Darwinism at work. It is slow, difficult to operate and repeatedly FAILS to transfer VHS tapes to DVD which is the reason I purchased this unit in the first place.While attempting to dub a VHS tape to DVD I keep getting (after 8 minutes into the dub) the message that the transfer failed because what I'm dubbing is a copywrited commercial release (it most certainly is NOT. These are old home movies). Ridiculous.This has occurred three times now and I've created nothing but DVD coasters and wasted nearly 5 hours of my time. I phone Toshiba customer support and their suggestion? Unplug the unit and try again. I am flabbergasted. Isn't that like suggesting you just tap it a few times.Okay. So I unplugged the unit. Same exact thing happened. After 8 minutes, it ceases the dubbing and shuts down.With another tape I got to the end and it completed the transfer. I then attempt to 'finalize' the DVD. It is at this point that it informs me (after about 5 minutes of watching that little hourglass) that 'finalization FAILED'. It then shuts down again and yes indeed folks, I am the proud owner of another 'coaster'--another dead DVD disc.My advice, stay away from this product. It is a complete waste of money and time.
This tv was great for the 1st 1 1/2yrs. It completely died then. luckily we bought an exended warranty & it was fixed after about 3 wks. worked okay until now. 5 yrs old. just had a tech come ck it out. picture is neon pink & green static. tech called today- $600 to repair. and it is going to get repaired w/ same part they know is defective! no more samsungs. tech said they are 75% of his business.
Received package in poorly wrapped, obviously previously opened box. Inside packaging also previously opened. Also very poorly secured within box. Nothing but trouble with image drum. I believe this was a used item being foisted off as new. Not at all like the picture shown. No Okidata packaging, nor sealed as they usually are. After trying all sorts of maintenance on printer, I think I will have to buy another image drum.
Router works pretty well except for the fact that IT LOCKS UP AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. It'll drop all connections (wireless and wired) and refuse new ones until you reset it. Plus, mine refuses to upgrade the firmware and gives "not enough resources" errors. I have hardware v1.0 so MAYBE v3.0 is better, but why take the gamble?
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.
Purchased this cable for use in connecting HP LaserJet 5P to new PC running Win7 Pro 64. The printer works but with qualifications. The printer does not connect with the PC during startup. The printer has to be removed by going into Control Panel/Devices and Printers, right-clicking on the printer icon and selecting Remove Device. Restart the PC and the printer will be reinstalled and function correctly. The printer will be reinstalled and function properly only if it is Removed prior to shutting down the PC. Contacted another provider and explained my problem. I was told I would have to do the same with their product.
The Sony RDR-GX355 is a great DVD player/recorder! Store brought DVDs has near-HD image quality via HDMI upconvert on HDTVs. The unit is also incredibility easy to operate and the menu for creating your own menus and titles for DVDs you record yourself is one of the best I have encountered. Despite the high praise I have just given this unit, the copyright protection features kill the idea of owning this unit for my home.Sony's copyright protection goes beyond "protecting" shows and movies on television as previous reviewers have noted. Sony has gone out of their way to even slap copyright protection on home movies you recorded starring your kids, dogs, cats, etc. Lets say you hooked up your camcorder to the RDR-GX355 to transfer the home movie you made onto a DVD. Now you show this DVD to grandma and she loves it and wants a copy for yourself. You think, sure, I'll just pop this DVD in to my computer and just burn a copy. Unfortunately, the RDR-GX355 will encode all DVDs it records with copyright protection that prevents your computer from making duplicates or transferring the video onto your hard drive. This means any DVD you record will be your ONLY copy. Why Sony did this is beyond me.
I got this TV three weeks ago and it worked great - for a week. Then it didn't turn on or respond to the remote. I called Panasonic and they said it needed a new "board" which was probably damaged in transit (they also said most repairs are needed in the first week because of shipping damage). The story since then has been a nightmare. I stayed home from work to meet the repair guy, who never showed up or called to say he wasn't coming. Panasonic was unable to control what was happening because they subcontract repairs out. After many phone calls the repair was rescheduled again. You guessed it - same story. No show, no call and no ability to reach the repair guy. So our TV now looks great in the living room but it still doesn't work. The moral of the story is that IF this product is damaged, your ability to get it repaired depends entirely on how reliable the contracted service repair store is. Panasonic's "concierge" hotline for repairs is inept and they do not have any system in place to ensure proper communication and control over service on their products.
We tried to pick up local channels with the antenna, we even bought another antenna but it didn't work well for us at all.
The Good ...Picture & ColourThe Bad ...Bad Support!!! (Really really bad)On average malfunctions after 3 months.Controls are awkward.Cheap cable connection to video card.HeavyMostly my complaints originate from when I first started dealing with Sony Canada Customer Support (or lack there of it). After my G410R malfunctioned for the third time Sony decided to replace the unit with a new one. They promised me I'd have a new unit by the end of December or early January. Now it's late January and I still haven't heard anything from Sony.I've tried calling, e-mailing, and writing Sony, but have not received a phone call or mailing back. I received some e-mail response but it only suggested that I phone the support number (doing so I was put on hold for 30min. and then told nothing useful once I get through). A couple of times I was promised they'd call me back to let me know where my replacement monitor was but they never called!In summary, don't buy a Sony! Nothing Sony! I personally used to love Sony products. Some of the Sony products I own include: an expensive Sony DSC, a Sony Home Entertainment System, a Sony Walkman, a Sony Discman, a Sony portable radio, a 2nd Sony Monitor, and a Sony speaker system. I was planing on buying a Sony portable MP3 player and a Sony Clie, but not anymore! Now they've lost a very loyal customer only because their support is so poor.Good luck to you if you buy a Sony and you need support. I would suggest just steering clear of it and buy a monitor from a reputable manufacturer such as ViewSonic, Samsung, or NEC.When I finally get my replacement monitor back from Sony, I'm planning on selling it on eBay and getting something new (obviously not from Sony).
I purchased this plasma via Amazon after extensive research in store and by reading many reviews on-line. The purchase and delivery process went smooth. That's where my good comments stop and the problems began. The TV had a great picture, awesome in fact, but there was an audible buzzing sound as soon as the TV was hooked up. Time Warner came to my house 2x and gave their equipment a thumbs up. In fact they brought their own plasma, high def TV and hooked it up without a problem. This is when Samsung's "authorized" service people came into the picture. After 2 trips to my house, they took the tv away for service, brought it back 11 days later, and it still buzzed. I refused to accept delivery. The service people are now trying to blame the wiring in my house or the cable equipment(again). Samsung has to this point refused to give me an exchange or refund my money. Seven weeks after purchasing this product in good faith, all that I have to show for it are an increased cable bill (for high def) and a mounting plate on the wall where the tv should be. I make these comments about service, because when you buy a product like this, the service is an important component; just as important as the product itself.
I got this cable when we lost my husbands original cable while evacuated in the San Diego fires. He was so mad when the cable would not fit his sansa e260. the cable is about .5mm to wide for the socket in the sansaDont buy
Great printer when it works, unfortunately you use more ink cleaning the heads then you do printing. You have to clean the heads constantly before printing and if you have a long document you might have to stop and clean the heads half way through printing the document. The black ink is very expensive especially when you have use half of it to clean the heads. Should have bought an HP
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This is a terrible product. The AC adaptor died 9 months after I bought the product. The people at the call center barely spoke English. When I e-mailed the company their response was that I would need to buy a new AC adaptor and sent me a link to their accessories department. The AC adaptor is no longer for sale, and Western Digital is not willing to replace the product. They do not stand by their own products and they do not care about customer satisfaction.
This is much bigger than what I wanted for myOlympus C-4000. It would be OK if I had a lotof accessories to carry, but for just a camera,extra batteries and a smart card, it's too bigand bulky. The case does appear to be verywell made and should provide more protection than astandard leather case, so if you have a lot tocarry, you may want to consider it.
The etrex Vista HCx is surrounded by a rubber band on its outside. Mine is less than two years old and the rubber has come loose on 3 of the 4 sides. The function keys are built into the rubber band. I contacted Garmin since they used cheap glue thinking they would fix it or replace it. Garmin told me to buy some super glue and fix it myself. It's a cheap product. The built it so it will fall apart, and they won't stand behind their products. Don't buy a etrex Vista.
This is a great player for what it cost (at the time, $250). Better than an iPod, for sure. However, the LCD breaks easily, and Creative Customer Support is some of the worst in the country. At least iPod stands behind their products; Creative doesn't. I was going to get the new flash-based 32GB Zen as a replacement, but I decided on the Microsoft Zune 80GB because I'd prefer to deal with mediocre software over miserable product support.These are my experiences so far with Creative:1.) I had a Creative Labs Zen Vision: M that served me well up until it somehow wound up with a cracked LCD. Customer support said it was because of pressure put on the screen, although I kept my baby nowhere near anything that could have done that kind of damage, i.e. book corners, sharp objects, etc. I actually think it was the long walks in cold air . They wanted me to pay $86 to fix it because it was "customer error". However, after some research, I found that this screen cracking was a very common problem; I found a page on Google looking for a way to repair it myself, and there were a few hundred comments from people all suffering the same thing with no clue as to where it came from. There's proof everywhere, but Creative absolutely refuses to stand behind their product and admit fault in shoddy workmanship.2.) My uncle loaned me his Creative Labs Zen Sleek Photo while I saved money to buy a new player. After suffering problems with this, too (player just suddenly wouldn't be detected by the computer after two months of working correctly, another apparently common problem, and a day and a half's worth of trying to rectify the problem did nothing), I contacted customer support. However, because it was beyond a year after the purchase date of the player, -Creative no longer offered email support for the player.- Instead they turned me to their customer support section (which I had already been through multiple times), offered a $12.99 per half hour service with an "expert" on the phone, and recommended searching for third party websites. Finally, they had the nerve to plug one of their products at the end of the email.Buyers, heed me: Creative product support is completely and entirely useless for anyone that doesn't have a warranty, and apparently anyone that does, too. I can understand not getting a replacement or free phone service for not being under warranty, but to outright not help customers and even penalize them for Creative's own poor workmanship is just ridiculous. I have gotten far better service for far less expensive products. Even Microsoft gave me a free month of Xbox Live as an apology after my out-of-warranty Xbox 360 kicked the bucket.Buy your Zen, but remember that the point where your money is handed to Creative is the point at which Creative's interest in you ends.
I purchased one of these in December/04. I noted that it took forever after inserting a disk for the disk menu to show onscreen. This was with all types of disks. After pushing the eject disk prepare to wait up to 20 seconds for the disk to eject. After two weeks the unit stopped working completely. I exchanged it for a new one and now the welcome screen would continously roll for 10 seconds before it settled down. Once again extremely slow with disk inserts, reads and ejects. Sometimes the unit wold just hang and I would have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it too work again. Well yesterday when I went to play a disk there was green banding and pixelation whenever I tried to play any disk. This occured 2 weeks after the one year warranty has ended. This should not happen on a device that costs over $300. I went to Circuit City and purchased a $59 Panasonic DVD-S29. It is fast, the picture is just as good if not better and the sound is great. Maybe I was just unlucky but to get two bad units says something about the Yamaha quality control
First off, this thing deserves ZERO STARS. I bought the Muvo Slim for my son for Christmas, and I am very sorry I did. It was great for a couple hours. Then it stopped connecting to the PC. The worst thing about this player is the battery retention mechanism is REDICULOUSLY DELICATE and was begining to fail almost immediately. Why do these product engineers use a TINY sliver of plastic where they should use spring steel? I expect better from Creative Labs. DO NOT BUT THIS PRODUCT!
At first they were good. But they would turn on after while. I had Hitachi 7200 rpm 2tb drives. The box stated it could do 2tb but i think the power consumption of the drives were a little much for this case. I stuck my hitachis in a Vantec Case and have been there for more than a year without turning off.
I read all the reviews before I bought them and I can't imagine that nobody mentioned that. The cord is not long enougn if you are 6 feet tall plus. I am 6 feet tall and I can't keep my MP3 player in my shorts when I run. The cord is not long enough. What do say except ....DuhThe sound is passable ( I guess, you can't really get a good sound with ear buds) but the buds are quite bulky so they don't stay in your ears. I usually don't have problem with that - the cheapest earphones stay in my ears when I run with no problemConsider the fact, that I got a good deal - $13. I still wouldn't recommend them to anybody.
Thank god I was sitting in front of my laptop when I saw this thick stream of smoke coming from the back of the computer. I looked over the screen only to find FIRE!!! The cord that directly plugs into the back of the laptop was burning. It happened so fast. I immediately blew out the fire but can only imagine if I had walked away for a few minutes, or god forbid took a shower or something!Buyer beware... this little device can burn down your house!
This stuff is not work buying. I got a 43inch samsung tv and now it got a bunch of streaks across the scree. the spay sux ace and the cloth is even worse. DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE
I could not believe to my eyes when my Sony camcorder reported a projected recording time of 242 minutes with this battery! If only that was true.Unfortunately just on the next morning after being fully charged my camera simply did not start, to my surprise. Battery charge was gone overnight.I guess I have nothing to add - this speaks for itself.
I have been dealing with their tech support since July and still I get nothing but a run around. They admitted that the router has a firmware bug and then promptly closed my tech support case. They are the absolute worst tech support and customer service I have ever experienced.Buy a linksys!
Good product, great engineering, neat disgin, replacable cord, but not flat sounding, its like having the Bass and Treble at +3dB all the time. Some may like this effect. It muffles the voices, violins, and horns, but with rap, hip hop and metal, they are fine. I own the Super.Fi 5 Pro and have decided to not keep them, after comparing some parts of Pink Floyd, namely The Wall where the airplane engine transitions to the baby crying, that baby has to be there in your lap, and the UE's tend to mute the baby, so you have to wonder where the baby is. It doesnt sound as real.I also like to refernce blues and wind instruments and used some Miles to see if I likes the mids, and though the highs are crisp, the mids are a little muted, but not in a bad way.I just felt that honesty is an important quality, the ear phones I own by Sennheiser(CX-300, these are my wife's old set), my Sony 71SL(keep these for backup in a drawer at home) and the Shure e4c(wife's new set I owned briefly). My next try will be the Shure e5c product, I felt the highs were too bright on the UE product and the bass too enhanced by their porting design, though effective, it has harmonic qualities that render the powerful low end rather muffled in loud passages. Yo-Yo Ma's Cello sounded less than distinct off the Digitally remastered recordings I used. The UE Super.Fi 5 Pro would make great headphones for the DJs, Stage performers and other folks who need loud sound over the tonal flatness an audiophile may seek from a more 'reference' sounding acoustic driver. I missed the horns and flutes that my old Shure e4c were able to reach while i really have to drive the UE hard to try and get those notes, by which point I feel I may be over driving the speaker. There is a point at which the ported design in such a small scale can become ineffective when putting two drivers into such a small space. This makes me skeptical of the the Shure 2 way product as well, I understand why its a challenging to make both drivers sound correct to my ear thru the same pipe into my ear canal.Stay tuned.
For some reason the label is on the opposite side from the picture which put the contacts the opposite side from the picture. The battery must be inserted just the opposite for correct operation oin the camera and charger. I noticed the difference and put some VERY visible marks on the correct side so that the contacts will be oriented correctly.
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...
Having read mixed reviews but some success on linux systems, I bought this kvm switch. Elegant, self contained and not too expensive. Too bad it only worked intermittently.I'm not sure if the problem had to do with not booting both computers at the same time or other strangeness but it mostly did not work.FYI:- I tried with a generic wired usb kbd/mouse form dell and another set also wired usb from logitec w/o success- I tried remapping the toggle key but it would not let me get into the reprogramming mode.I will now look for a kvm that also has a hardware switch button in case of another flaky softkey one!I've had great success in the past with a trendnet kvm (ps/2).It was rather ugly and clumsy but it worked well. I might try a usb one from them.Good luck!- CUPDATE:Today I received my replacement kvm switch: TRENDnet 2-Port USB KVM.It just WORKS!!!!Note to ubuntu (linux?) users: hit num-lock twice instead of scr-lock to switch between screens.
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!
In an effort to go more green, I decided to buy these batteries and their associated charger. For all intents and purposes, the charger seems to work very well, but these batteries are the worst. When I first bought the set about three months ago, I could charge the batteries and have them last for a very long time in my electronics. Now, I can fully charge them on one day, and by the end of the next day (in a remote control), they are dead. We're not even talking about a digital camera. I've used the same batteries in household clocks with the result of them dying after only 2 weeks. And forget about putting these things in a Wii-mote. I know that all rechargeable batteries discharge their energy over time, even if not used. But these Energizer rechargeable batteries seem to lose their energy faster than any other brand I've used. I would not recommend these for anyone looking for good rechargeable batteries. It can drive someone to not being green in this area.
This more of an interesting twist than an attempt to convince people to try this. I realize that no one will be crazy enough to go through this process for an obsolete device, I just wanted offer my experience with it and that anything is possible when you trip over the right rock! In needed to clear that up because there are those who will find an irresistible urge to vilify me for wasting their time by writing this! To them I say, "Too bad, you chose to read it"!Many reviews state that this device is not Vista or Windows 7 compatible. This is true in 99% of cases.However there is an exception to every rule. I have this device on a Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit Laptop and it works.The way to make this work is to play the upgrade game. Not suggesting you go try and dig up old copies of software. If you own this and have upgraded from various versions of Windows in the past, and still have the software, it is possible to continue to use the reader as I have. I just happened to do it by accident.Honestly I never realized that MS stopped supporting this until I tried to Hook up to PC that I upgraded from XP Pro to Windows 7 HP. More on this later.The Laptop started life as a Windows Vista Toshiba. I promptly Downgraded to Windows XP Pro that I had. This was shortly after Vista's initial release when it was incredibly buggy and almost useless. I had the fingerprint reader on my main PC and decided to get one for the laptop for home use. All was fine and worked great. Just wanted it for a Log-In bio device. Not really interested in encrypting every action at that time.As time went on and MS started killing support for XP and then released the crappy XP Service Pack 3, I decided to go back to Vista. I chose to upgrade not install fresh. Everything went fine and used Vista with some of its continuing quirks. The Fingerprint reader never skipped a beat, other that an occasional loss of connectivity like once or twice a month. Nothing a simple reboot didn't fix.Recently (Early 2011) I finally decided to upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium from Vista Home Premium. Since this Laptop had Vista, I was able to just upgrade instead of fresh install. So I feel upgrading from one version to the next while keeping the Reader software installed through each upgrade allowed me to continue using the Fingerprint reader. It still works to this day Jan 24 2012!The reason I discovered the issues with this device is when I went to upgrade my main PC from Windows XP Pro SP3 directly to Windows 7. You must do a clean install from XP to 7 regardless, no other option. The Fingerprint reader software would not install on Win 7. so I started to research the issue or updated drivers/software, and viola here we are.So being a lazy bastard with the laptop worked out for me!Have a nice day!
This scans so poorly that it is virtually worthless. There is also no place to store the protective tip (as on the back of a pen) which lessens its use as a portable device. Scanning is even worse in cramped spaces (airplanes, cafe seats) -- which is just where you might want to use this device. If you just scan an occasional unknown word, the device needs to be turned on each time -- as it turns itself off much too quickly. It has no advantages that I can think of over PDA type translators -- or even pocket dictionaries for that matter.
I loved the sound of my ProMedia 2.1 enough that I bought a second set for another location to play iTunes. Well, now the left channel has gone out on both sets. The speakers themselves all work so I bought a replacement preamp control cord unit but that didn't solve the problem. Still no sound out of the left speakers.Klipsch Support said I probably need to replace the amps - 80+ dollars each - but that it was an unusual problem . I said there were loads of complaints online about the left speaker going dead and he responded that there were no such problems. He said these online complainers are loopy (his words exactly). I guess the Klipsch strategy is repeat how great you are and deny any problems.Call me loopy but they certainly will never get my money again.
I got these today and they are defective. The power only stays on to the transmitter for a minute, then it dies and will not turn back on. Just seem like junk. Not going to try to get another pair, just returning them for a refund
I purchased this unit to use in my 1997 Ford Explorer with factory radio/cassette. Unfortunately, it will not work in my cassetee deck: the unit is constantly ejected.
First disc wasn't recognized.2nd disc unrecognizable postburn3rd disc same as Disc 2..... pretty bad start......1 StarI have a Panasonic DVR and have used Verbatim for years with maybe a random 2-3 discs in 100 failing. Having the first three in a row fail is horrible.Gonna dig one out from the bottom of the stack to sample further down and see if it fails. I'm sending them back to Amazon if it does.Appears the Verbatim Quality is no more.
same complaints as the other customers who have windows XP; this will not work on my computer. Customer service line was a joke.
The cooker was barely three months old when I noticed all the screws had started rusting. I called up Presto for new screws. Then I noticed rust near the nozzle inside the cooker. I am going to return this product before something else starts rusting!
I loved the look of this mouse, hoping I had found another corded version of something the similar shape and size of the Logitech MX510. WRONG! It is a lot smaller, and very flimsy. It died about 2 weeks into using it.
This product does not work with Windows XP even though it clearly states it on the package.I went to the website and downloaded the updated driver, and still no luck.I will be returning this product.
This product worked great to begin with, then I plugged it in one day and none of my computers could recognize it. After talking to tech support - (who wasted an hour having me do all the ridiculous things that tech support has people do, most of which I'd already tried before calling them), they determined that there's a problem with the device. Duh. They'll replace it, but I'm on my own with trying to retrieve the data. After looking around, I'm discovering that this seems to be a common problem with Western Digital, Iomega and I don't know who else. Maybe we need to go back to backing up on CDs.
I don't know how it works with a good connection, but at 16,800 it takes 5-10 minutes to connect and loses it often! Terrible! My old US Robotics was far superior!
the screen saver, it is not as I requested, and is super dark, and it hurts that I will not be able to use is too small, or and not like me at all.
The description of this article was unclear to me. I ordered four and expected four tags, but I received 25 pouches to laminate with a business card inserted. Once I figured it out, the pouches were good and durable. I returned the remaining three packages.
This is my third pool of this style. The first was given to me by a friend, and I was the third or fourth owner. The air ring had a slow leak. No big deal I figured, the thing was old anyway. Early this summer I got a new, off brand one for cheap at the local grocery store. It also had a leak in the air ring. I figured, well, that's what I get for buying an off brand piece of junk. Drained the pool and returned and got my money back. I then decided to get a good Intex one, $25 more than the off brand junk. Set it up, and two days later, another air leak!It's very frustrating to have to pump the air ring up a bit every single day. I had to arrange a neighbor to come over to inflate it every day while I was on vacation.What's even more frustrating is that I emailed the seller, Blue Fade Inc., about it and received not a single response. Nothing, just complete silence.Very unhappy.I will say however that otherwise build quality seems decent enough, pump seems good and nicer quality in every way than the off brand junk I bought prior to this one. My rating would be far higher if 1) there were no air leaks, and 2) Blue Fade had actually replied and provided some customer service.
I don't usually complain much but after reading some of these reviews, I felt compelled to add my 2 cents worth. I purchased this at the local AT&T store with my new iPhone 3G. I liked how it appeared well made with nice lines and metal clip. I also felt better having the velcro rather than a magnetic clasp being concerned with magnetic fields unknowingly screwing something up (Gee, my debit card worked fine this morning...). That being said, my clip fell off after only a couple weeks of use. I found that clipped to the right side of my belt placed this holster right where I could catch it on just about anything I might brush up against. Wearing a coat, this is not much of a problem. Coat-less jumping up from a desk chair with arms on it tends to clip the holster. It didn't take long before the fine metal clip was on the belt and the holster with iPhone was on the floor. Bummer. And I'm a trim guy. I have tried to re-attach it a few times with different glues but no luck so far. A pop rivet in the design would fix this no problem. The case is snug initially on the phone but loosens up over time somewhat. Still tough to get out before it kicks over to voice mail. And better alignment of the leather pieces would allow for use of earphones in any position. My holster only allows plugging in with headphones in one position, opposite of where one instinctively returns it utilizing the device right handed. Fiddle with one and you'll see what I mean. Unless production consistency varies. I am going to try another brand. This looks good but doesn't execute as it should. Other posters' Customer Svc issues don't surprise me. When was the last time a CS dept was nice to you unless you were volunteering sending money to them???
I have had this frame since October 2007. Besides the hassle of getting it on my wireless network, I have loved using the frame and viewing my pictures. But yesterday I received an email stating that the Momento Live service which allows you to view photos on your frame via RSS feeds is now being discontinued. With that said, don't buy this frame! Sadly, my frame is now identical to the $70 Kodak frame that I just bought my mom for Christmas.
It is a huge pain to replace the batteries-- the best way I have figured out is to use a butter knife and twist it between the button and the battery lid-- very frustrating any other way. Also, it doesn't connect to the USB very well- mine is very wobbly. I would not recommend this mouse.
I traveled on four modern, recently commissioned planes, including the Boeing 777, and none of them had outlets for the Apple Airline Power Adapter. I assume it would work well, if I could plug it in. For me, however, a waste of $50.
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.
The very expensive earphones purchased via AMAZON came apart, (wire fell out off ear piece) only a few weeks after purchase. The manufacture is faulty and thus the earphones are not worth the very expensive price paid.
This thing is pathetic. I tried 2 as I thought the first was defective. It looks like something that you would buy @ the dollar store. You'll get better performance by licking your finger and checking out the wind direction. Stay away from this thing.
The most important feature for me was the ability to display photos and play MP3's for backround music at the same time. This thing won't do it, and the description led me to believe it would....
Estoy muy decepcionado, ni siquiera ha funcionado en una v&iacute;a y menos funcionar como swith para varias l&iacute;neas...
I bought this for my 20yr old son and believe me if I had my way I'd send it back. Very poor reception and he can hardly use it. I paid $83.00 for nothing.
This cable died after 30 days. I tried it on multiple systems and nada. Worked great up until that point...
First off, I bought this headset for gaming, which anyone who enjoys the pastime will tell you how quickly the hours can melt away. Gamers are dependant on an ultra comfortable pair of headphones that we shouldn't be able to feel. I have been searching high and low for the Holy Grail of comfort and I was certain paying $90+ for a "gaming" headset would be the end of my search. Sorry, these guys are going back.I've tried a couple "cheap" Best-Buy headsets that I found painful to wear after an hour or so. Then I decided to spring for "top of the line". I wore these for 15 minutes before it became obvious this headset was not the Holy Grail I've been looking for.The headset itself feels flimsy and cheap. The padding is made of an itchy fabric, and even on my small head, it feels tight. The earphones do not cover my ears and I can feel them slowly being crushed. I'm not impressed with the sound, but I could overlook that if they were comfortable to wear. I didn't even bother to try the mic.If this is how Sennheiser makes their high end gaming equipment, I think it's safe to say I will avoid these guys in the future. The $30 pair of Aiwa's I wear at work are more comfortable than this and sound the same... if only that pair had a mic.*My ears still feel uncomfortable after taking the set off and then writing this review- I couldn't imagine wearing them for a few hours while gaming. If I find the perfect pair I'll let you all know.
I was wondering why these headphones were so inexpensive, now I know. I'm returning them because they are way too flimsy and don't fit well.
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.
I have an Epson Digital 3000Z camera. The camera was great until it developed a red laser like line across all pictures and displays. I tried to get serviced thru Epson. They DO NOT DEAL with end users, you must take to an "Authorized Epson Repair Center". There are three here in Atlanta, and none do repair. All they do is receive, package and ship to Epson for repair.There is a flat [high monetary] repair fee - camera could have been run over by a truck, or missing a screw [high monetary repair fee]!!!! Plus the Authorized Epson Repair Center charges an addtional [monetary fee] to pack and ship. How do you get to be an Authorized Epson Repair Center?Suggestion - if you buy a digital camera, please check out how they repair and where... Would not buy another Epson!!!!
I bought these about three months back.These worked ok for a couple of months and then they made some strange squeaking sounds now and then.Not very comfortable on the ear too. Tried to contact LTB customer care but they never responded.Buy it at your own risk.
Aside from the fact that it's difficult to find a way to remove the drives - no screws that I've found, I got a run around when trying to obtain tech support. It seems that a common problem is with the CD drive door eventually opening and closing non-stop without being able to read a disk. Compaq wouldn't even send me a restore disk that wasn't included when I bought my computer new. Of course, they would let me buy one which I didn't. My extended warranty is basically worthless, and all Compaq and HP did was try to get me to pay even more money for additional phone support. It looks like I'll have to pay for a new CD drive myself or fix it. I'd never buy another Compaq or HP product. To me, service and reliability go hand in hand.
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.
The Antennas Direct DB2 is FAR from multi-directional and is NOT a suitable INDOOR antenna as suggested in the product description. If you have the luxury of sticking it outside, I'm sure it MUST work better since there are so many people with glowing reviews.I live in a 'yellow' coded metropolitan area and thought for sure the DB2 would allow me to grab every last drop of signal available, however, the RCA Multi-Directional Digital Flat Amplified Antenna I bought for $24.99 at Walmart outperformed it HANDS DOWN in channels received and signal strength; not to mention the 8 inch x 8 inch, white RCA looks a MILLION times better than the 2 ft. x 2 ft. scarecrow of the digital world, the DB2.Bottom line: They should stick with their original description as a uni-directional OUTDOOR antenna.I can't believe I'm going to say this, but... I'll keep the RCA.
This remote is a complete piece of junk and lives up to the saying you get what you pay for. I ... t has not worked properly from day one. What happened was the remote would randomly stop working and need reprograming every time I tried to use it. So I returned it and got another one figureing it was just a defective product. The next one did the same thing, but on a positive note this one lasted about a month and a half before I started having trouble. The difference now is that even after reprograming the remote only randomly works properly. ...
It sounds nice to pay... for an item that could save hundreds in replacement costs. One problem, it does not really work that well and it is a pain to use.It will clean. It might fix some scratches, but clearly not all of them.Also, you hand will get tired while using it because the mechanism runs slooooowly.
I have purchased two of these earphones and i now know that the earphones are not very durable. the first pair i purchased lasted me only 2 months and when they broke i happen to have just bought a new iPhone so i used those earphones and after a couple of months, I decided i needed a higher quality of earphones so I went back to V-moda because they sound pretty good for the price. After only 1 week of having the earphones stop working in one ear. i am currently in the process of exchanging them.
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 ..
The sound is great, but the over the ear arms do not stay in place well. One side of mine has become so loose, it falls off with the slightest movement, so you can imagine how useless they are in a sports activity.
If the case did not fit the organizer, I would think Amazon sent me the wrong product. It seems to consist of two pieces of vinyl-covered cardboard held together with a strip of Grade Z elastic. I would judge it contains about 75 cents worth of material. It does not appear that the organizer is protected around the edges, only on the front and back. This is a $5 product, not a $20 one.
Worked fine for 3 days then FAILED! All the system reports is "your usb device has reported a failure and will not work". I get the same error on three different systems.
I've used this in two Kodak cameras and various MP3 players, all have had frequent problems reading/writing to this card. I've sent it in to Memorex for a replacement and found the new unit with identical problems. Memorex still does not admit to there being any problem with their cards. Do not get this card!Amazingly enough, I got frustrated enough to find a workaround when the CF fails to read. Simply remove it from your device for anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes, then reinstall it and see if you can now retrieve your data. Nine out of 10 times this works for me. Apparently, having it sitting idle with no power attached seems to temporarily resolve the problem. I've used it for a year like this and have always been able to play my MP3s...after a few minutes of waiting. Your mileage may vary.Again, DO NOT GET THIS CARD!
Do not buy this printer. It worked fine for about a year then it started grabbing 2-3 pages at a time not to mention it jammed at least 1-2 times a week. I work for a company that uses some of the best grade paper so it can't be blamed on low quality paper. In fact, we bought 3 of these printers and the other 2 had so many problems, we just threw them in the dumpster after about 15 months. I will be discarding my printer just as soon as I use the current cartridge of ink up and will definately go with another brand!Another complaint is that all 3 printers were set on black print only but somehow this printer contiued to use the other colors and had to replace them every so often.
I bought these to replace my Aiwa HP-CN5 headphones. The HP-CN5 isn't great but the Philips HN050 is flat-out terrible.The noise cancelation is really weak and adds a lot of hiss. It's like you're listening to an old cassette tape.The worse than the useless noise canceling is the design. There's an annoying behind-the-head band that means you can't put your head back on an airline seat or wear these headphones at the same time that you have a shirt with a collar on. And then there's this huge switchbox halfway down the cord which seriously gets in the way at the gym.If you're only paying $50 for a pair of headphones, you shouldn't expect too much but, even so, this thing is a total piece of cr@p. Ridiculously bad. Insanely horribly bad. The only way that these could be any worse was if they electrocuted you while you wear them or they caused brain damage or something. Truly awful.
I admittedly bought this particular drive because I needed something that would look good sitting in my living room. I use it to backup several laptops in my home. I used it at most 2 times a month over its life. I never moved it from the living room. It was never dropped or put in harm's way. Yet, conveniently just out of warranty, it has completely stopped working. The drive fails to be recognized by any OS (Vista, XP, OSX). There's a light clicking sound inside.The customer service offered to let me buy a new power supply from Lacie at $30+shipping (more than 1/3 of what I paid for the drive) and "see if that works" but that was the extent of their help as the drive is out of warranty after one year.In my opinion, a one year warranty on a backup drive is not acceptable. A backup drive is less frequently used than a regular hard drive, and hard drives typically carry 2-3 year warranties. It is particularly unacceptable when the company clearly has an inherent issue with their power cables.I won't be buying the power cable, nor another LaCie product. My advice to the reader is to look to the known disk drive companies (Maxtor, WD, etc.) rather than trusting LaCie.
DO NOT BUY THIS!!! it didnt work right out of the packaging. Im an intelligent person and have a brand new flat screen. I know how to install a basic component cable and also check to see if its damaged. Wasted forty dollars.
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've been using this headset about a month now, I've tried different drivers, audio amplifiers, adjusting the line volume, etc, and the feedback I get from everyone I talk to is that I sound as if I'm talking into a tin can. Pretty frustrating since it wasn't super cheap.
I really wanted to like this DVD/CD duplicator. It is fast, cheap, has all the features I need, and even has LightScribe technology to write a label on the DVD (or CD). It runs as a stand-alone DVD copier (for DVDs you make yourself; it won't copy copy-protected commercial DVDs), or as an external DVD burner for a computer.The problem is, when I used this duplicator as a DVD burner from my computer, , and then tried to play that DVD on my two 5-year-old high-end Toshiba DVD players, the resulting DVD showed a lot of drop-out (little colored squares) on playback. This was true on both of my DVD players. There aren't errors on the DVD, per se. I did a verify, and the data on the DVD is all correct. And when I played the DVD on another player, it played fine. But the depth or quality of the DVD burning was insufficient for the DVD to be reliably readable on my two Toshiba DVD players. Same thing happened when I burned another DVD using this Aleratec DVD cuplicator; lots of drop-out when played on both of my Toshiba DVD players.This problem did not occur when I burned the very same DVD content using my Iomega Super DVD external DVD burner. I have used the Iomega to burn hundreds of DVDs, and every DVD that gets burned by the Iomega drive plays perfectly on every DVD player I have tried, including my two older high-end Toshiba DVD players. The problem I saw seems to be specific to the DVD burner built-in to the Aleratec DVD duplicator.So I tried another experiment. I took a DVD that plays excellently on my two Toshiba DVD players. I then used this Aleratec Copy Cruiser Pro LS to make a copy of the DVD. The copy had the same problem: It showed lots of drop out when played on both of my Toshiba DVD players. I made two more copies the same way, using the Aleratec, and those two additional copies had the very same problem.Maybe it is just my one unit. Maybe it is something about the BenQ DVD burner built-in to the Aleratec. Maybe there is something wrong with the firmware in the Aleratec. I don't know. But it doesn't work well for me.I'm returning this Aleratec unit to Amazon, and buying the other, slightly cheaper Aleratec Copy Cruiser Pro (with no LS on the end) that doesn't have the LightScribe technology. I don't really need the LightScribe, and this other unit I'm buying doesn't use a BenQ DVD burner; it uses some other brand of DVD burner. I'm hoping the one works out. As I say, I really want the Aleratec DVD duplicator to work for me.
This product worked well enough initally but I was not at all impressed with it's true color abilties when used to print anything other then text. After a few months things only got worse when I began to notice severe ink smears or splotches appearing upon all printed documents. Now it's like it is possessed and it only works correctly after about 10 tries. Thanks to the crappy quality of this printer I will soon be purchasing a new one and without a doubt it will not be this model!
This item does not live up to its description. This will NOT stay stuck on the wall; I finally had to resort to using nails to get it to stay up and that just does not quite look right! Time to make an improvement on this product!!
Right out of the box this router had trouble establishing a consistent connection at any range. Every 5 minutes or so I have to repair the connection, which thankfully can be done laptop-side, but these outages make streaming and chatting impossible.I did turn off Protection (from Auto to "Off") as was suggested in another review (just navigate to 192.168.2.1 and go to the SSID page), but unfortunately that didn't work for me. I understand that the way the router deals with encryption is potentially the source of the issue, but I am not going to remove security from my network.Bottom line, pay $30 for a Belkin router and you are playing router roulette. Sadly, I bet on Black and it came up Red this time. I'm here on Amazon right now to buy a different router, and probably spend a bit more money on a Netgear or Linksys this time.
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
The R15 came after the DirecTV with TiVo (R10). The R10 made DirecTV a clear winner; the R15 has me thinking that cable or Dish Network might be a better choice.The user interface is OK, but is clumsy and clunky in comparison to TiVo. It has a few features that are pretty good, but instead of having their software people work on cool features, they should have had them working on making the R15 stable and reliable instead. At least a couple of times each month, I see it freeze, stop responding to the remote, lock up or restart itself. That's not a complete list; unfortunately there are too many malfunctions and performance problems for me to remember and itemize here.R15 problems are widespread: If you look at the tech support forums at DirecTV, a lot of different people in a lot of different places have had a lot of different complaints. It looks like a bug report database for software that's not ready to go to production ---yet they continue to push them out and hope that stacking "software update" band-aids on it will fix the deep flaws in the system software (NDS has an unimpressive history and apparent lack of software dev talent).If you get an R15, be prepared to 1) keep the details and paper together for the 30-day return policy, 2) be disappointed with the "downgrade" from TiVo, 3) use a power socket that's easy to reach (you'll have to unplug it and plug it back in fairly often since it frequently locks up / freezes), and 4) adjust your expectation with the R15's "normal" operation to give you picture glitches, change channels by itself, lose one of the two tuners (comes back after you unplug / reboot), or any of another dozen malfunctions.Before getting stuck with one of these, definitely look at other DVR & service provider options, and consider the R15 as a last resort.
I must be the only person who so far has a defective ink cartridge after only a week of use. It started streaking. Then it printed faded and unreadable. Now it's not printing in black at all - and I only installed the 1 black cartridge about a week ago. I don't do a tremendous amount of printing - a page, two or three some days, or maybe a few more once a week, if that, and other days I don't print at all - so this shouldn't have happened so soon. Now I'm afraid to see what happens when I attempt to use the other black cartridge and the 3 color cartridges I also bought. At the time I made my purchase, it was a great deal price wise. The ink was about $10, and with shipping it came to about $15 for the 5 cartridges vs. the $50-80 I would've spent in Office Max depending on my rewards and coupons, etc. Now the price has gone up - so if you can afford to spend twice, or three, times the price for ink and get the recommended by the manufacturer ink - do so! When I use the Brother LC51 ink, my cartridges last me about 1 or 2 reams of paper, depending on my printing. With this cheap stuff, I got thru less than 40 pages of printing, and then wasted about a dozen pages of paper trying to get the cheap ink to print. I'm back to the Brother ink cartridge now, and the printer is working properly again. It comes down to that you get what you pay for in my case, and I'd be happy to get that money back!
It is advertised as a 2.66MHz, but in the box is a 2.26MHz. Bad news, especially if you wanted to upgrade from 2.4 to 2.66MHz, you end up with a slower processor. I tried to make waves about this but it seems like it is still being sold the same way...Good luck if you want to purchase this processor.
I have had this speaker system for about a year and it worked very well at first. Then when I tried to put a different kind of iPod in it, it skrewed up and ended up freezing the iPod. The sound wouldn't work and if it did, it would have a clicking noise in the background. I put my old one in there and it skrewed that one up also. I ended up having to get a new iPod. If you are looking for a one iPod speaker for not very long, then it is alright, but not many people are.
I agree with Twelly on most points. I've been using the Navigon 7100 along with my Nuvi 360 for a week. The Navigon fails miserably when it comes to recalculating a route. It will try to double back and put you on the original route, even adding many extra miles. Whereas the Nuvi never made a mistake when recalculating. The swivel joint became loose after attaching the unit 5 times. The Navigon is a beautiful unit but if I want to upgrade my screen I would purchase the Nuvi 660. The Nuvi also will load my telephone book when I use my cell phone whereas the Navigon will not. The Navigon 7100 cd manual has 88 pages and is well written. There are alot of features, so many that to fit on the screen everything is very small and hard to read for my eyes. Also the battery in mine only lasts approximately 1.5 hours. I followed the directions and charged it overnight before it's first use. In order to use it i've had to keep it plugged into the dc jack.I would suggest waiting for Navigon to get their act together before purchasing. I am returning mine to Amazon today.
Upon the recommendation of a friend who did extensive research on personal GPS units -- and having used hers for a day -- we purchased the Navigon 7100 in August of 2008. It worked well 99% of the time - including taking me directly to an obscure driveway off the beaten track in New England (which I never would've found on my own). Unfortunately, in August of 2009 the GPS was overloaded with traffic alerts from Chicago (along our route) and essentially imploded. I attempted to fix the problem at motel stops along the way, but having an online account isn't sufficient - you have to remember your authorization code. Driving D.C. without the GPS was hell. Despite repeated email pleas for assistance, nothing happened. Three weeks after my initial contact I was told their server had been down.... not down enough that I didn't get a reply at one point in time. What followed was a customer service nightmare. One rep telling me to fill out the form and sending me a new memory card (which didn't fix the problem), another telling me essentially "tough luck" because THEY NO LONGER SERVICE THEIR PRODUCTS IN NORTH AMERICA! Eventually, after yet another memory card failed to work and my repeated requests for an authorization code were ignored (despite supplying proof of purchase), I had to send my GPS to their service department. It was returned today. Packing slip said "no fault found" and the damn thing still DOES NOT WORK. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM NAVIGON! If something goes wrong, you will be left holding a worthless product and their customer service department doesn't care.
With minimal use- I am talking about 50 hours of use during a 3 year time period, the subwoofer malfunctioned. I did expect to get more quality and use out of these speakers.
I would recommend this to anyone I would like to see rip their hair out. Now, it does look good and the needle is light on the album. Problem is, it's supposed to save your vinyl albums to an mp3 format. Wanna bet? First, it's quite a bit of setup hassle (I'm running Windows Vista). Secondly, it won't work unless you download and become an iTunes member...I'm not a big fan of iTunes. Thirdly, I found that you can't pause the vinyl to mp3 download, so flipping the album over requires fast hands. Fourthly, after the download is finished, the system is supposed to send everything to iTunes. Well, some tracks get transferred and some don't. Often, the whole side 2 of an album doesn't get recorded...so you have to start all over again. And then there was the iTunes window "Couldn't transfer. Close other windows (when no other iTune windows were open) and then "Would you like to try again?" at which point it almost worked. There is also supposed to be this program that tracks down the tracks of your album and lays in the titles. I wouldn't count on it if I were you.I found this thing to be a piece of crap and my Christmas present is headed back to Amazon tomorrow. Very disappointing. The folks at ION should consider adding some operating function instructions rather than just "Hey, enjoy!" and kissing you off. Something like "Hey kids!!! Wanna be aggravated? Well, you've come to the right place!!"Hated it.
The disc that I ordered was not the same that arrived and will not work in my Mavica MVC-CD1000. Does anybody know where you can get Recordable Disc for this type of camera?
no luck getting the computer and printer to communicate.tried two computers, XP and windows 7.There was no indication this was being shipped from China.product didnt match the description, no big deal.
Escog&iacute; esta m&aacute;quina con mucha dedicaci&oacute;n, que si ten&iacute;a esto o lo otro, pero lo &uacute;ltimo que me preocup&oacute; es que el sistema operativo del Windows Vista Home Pemium fuera un dolor de cabeza absoluto. El problema no es s&oacute;lo por la Toshiba, sino por todas las m&aacute;quinas que tengan este Hardware. No es compatible con ninguno de los equipos que ya tengas y que uses con tu computadora, esto quiere decir que dif&iacute;cilmente podr&aacute;s usarlos con el Vista, as&iacute; que agr&eacute;gale el costo de nuevos equipos ya que no todas las empresas han hecho software de actualizaci&oacute;n. La opci&oacute;n que te ofrecen es que te compres una licencia del Windows Vista Business porque es el &uacute;nico que tiene una opci&oacute;n para hacer un downgrade al XP. Hasta ahora no s&eacute; si mi m&aacute;quina fue una buena elecci&oacute;n porque el Vista me da tanto dolor de cabeza que me impide trabajar normalmente en ella. Ya llevo un mes buscando y actualizando softwares.
I received the item very quickly, but when I installed it, I became very un-happy with the product. First, there was a lot of "extra" software included on the installation disc that I did not want. The mouse caused the cursor to jump all over the screen and flutter, the number pad is useless for Excel. It only enters numbers and has no navigation options. The paste to clipboard did not work. The calculator was VERY VERY basic. Not at all what I needed or expected.
"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.
This Sony RDR-GX355 recorder occasionally refuses to record TV programs because it thinks the program is copywrited. However, my other recorders (Funai, Panasonic, and Toshiba) will record the identical signal Sony refused. So, I think Sony has made their machines more sensitive because of Sony Studios and I will never buy another Sony machine again. It is sad, because I own a lot of old Sony audio and video equipment!
If you are looking for a way to broadcast FM radio in the car do not waste your money on this thing. It does not work in well populated areas with many radio stations. While there are a lot of choices to tune your itrip to it is a pain to change and it is poor quality. I would not recomend anyone using this device. Please spend the extra money and get the monster cable that attaches to the lighter in the car. MUCH BETTER!!!
it shows that it is same charger that comes with the system, but when you get it its the wrong one, a shorter cord and not durable in the least. it stopped working in a wks time. thanks for nothing.
Got this a few months ago after yet another Epson disaster. This one is okay for the money. What I don't like is the front paper loading. And when I scan photos, blacks seem streaky. Other scanners never did this. And no USB cable included? Lucky I just used my old Epson cable.edit: This printer actually drinks ink, ink leaks and now the print head doesn't work and I need a new printer.
This is the worst electronic thing I have ever purchased, and the price I paid was way too much. The interface software got so messed up I was unable to get to the main menu, so I decided to completely clear the device back to factory condition. Went to their website and got the latest firmware and followed their instructions, but it is now completely out-to-lunch. Nice paper-weight. Originally, when it was working, the display was almost impossible to see outdoors, and the slide/button thing was difficult and non-intuitive. Every so often it would decide to go into "calibrate" mode, and tell me to push "Play" or "Menu", neither of which did anything. It takes a lot to make me mad enough to write a negative review, but this is ridiculous.
The Tasco Specialty 200x Tel-Toy is somewhere between a toy and a telescope. "Surprisingly lightweight," my enthusiastic 5-year-old granddaughter said, carrying it to her room. In fact, the tripod is too light; it's unstable. Lack of written instructions for assembly was a major disappointment, given the many parts, interchangeable lenses, etc. I'm still hopeful that trial and error will prove that this toy can function enough like a telescope to satisfy an avidly curious child. Further comments to follow.
This frame is gauche! It is chintzy and cheaply made. I sent mine back. The pictures don't look very good on the screen. Poor resolution. I have seen nicer regular frames at the Dollar Store. I hope this helps!
Bought this specifically to be able to download to our computer, but when I received it, we learned that you had to buy additional expensive software to be able to do that. We decided to return it, so we never tried out the functionality of the unit itself, but I was disappointed that the description was not clear about the software.
This drive is ok as a burner...I could give it a 4 star rating...but when used in the read mode to install programs or play games it is a -10 star performer. This thing vibrates so loudly when installing programs from a cd I think it is going to fly apart. I reurned one and a got a replacement from HP(absolutely great service). But it was just like the original. I asked them to replace it with a 9500i, but that was disallowed. So I am writing this review of a real lousy piece of gear. I have many HP products, this is my only complaint about any of their gear.
The only thing I do not like about this product is the turning mechanism on top of the product. It is very flimsly and very hard to turn. I had already broken one set but thought it was a fluke so I purchased another one for me and one for my elderly mother. I still found it very hard to turn and she found it impossible and broke it right away. I wish this problem was corrected as the rest of it is very good. The turning wheels work well in the inside and I like the spray and clothes that are included. I can carefully get it to work even though the turning mechanism on top is hard to turn.
I have no idea what this cable is, but ends do NOT look like the picture and they do NOT fit any standard cable connector. This is useless; I will be returning it.
I have a huge library of mp3s that I maintain on a 40 gig mp3 player. I wanted to upgrade, and the Creative 60 looked good. Two insurmountable problems: 1) the unit's manual is provided as a pdf file, but in order to load it onto your computer, it assumes that you don't have Acrobat Reader (of course - this is 1960, isn't it?), and insists on installing acrobat on your computer. When it discovers you have acrobat (no!), it doesn't know what to do, so a) it screws up your current acrobat installation, and b) it fails to provide access to the manual. 2) Creative is confident that, even though you have 60 gigs of music, Creative knows better than you do how to organize it: by artist, name of song, album, year, and genre (rock, jazz, etc.) Never mind that you organized music by year (1973), function (wedding music), or specific category (Anton's favorites). In order to find a song, you must scroll through 60 gigs of songs to find yours. This is a small, sleek (perhaps a little tinny and fragile) unit, but the restrictions on organization render it useless. The old Archos 20 gig is a far more user-friendly system. The RCA Lyra 40 I now use has similar issues, but accomodates a work-around. The Creative is simply not &quot;creative.&quot; Keep it. I'll try not to buy another Creative product.
It does not support FireWire connection and you can't edit images captured with the 405 directly in your Mac, using iMovie or FinalCut. This information was not clear in the pre-sales available materials from Sony by the time this review was written.You can't use the USB connection to import your raw images to iMovie. You will need a lot of effort to do so: 1) finalize the disc; 2) copy the .VOB files to your Mac desktop; 3) search geek's web forum until you find tips on how to convert .VOB files to iMovie-editable formats like .MOV and .MPG. And of course you will lose movie quality doing so.Terrible user experience.I've e-mailed Sony Customer Service and the first reply I got was from an automated machine completely ignoring the fact that I use a Mac (I had indeed selected 'Mac OS' in the web site e-mail form, and also made it very explicit while writing).I seriously do not recommend this camera if you plan to edit your movies using a Mac.
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.
I just purchased the cable and shipping was fast but then it was all down hill. I hooked it up to my HD-DVD player (my Samsung plasma doesn't have HDMI so I got this cable). I use hundred dollar Monster M1000 which are the top of the line component cables, so I wasn't expecting much of a difference from generic brand HDMI-DVI cables. When I plugged it in it blew me away. How much worse the picture got! After about five minutes the signal got all pixilated and then just froze (it wasn't my HD-DVD players fault it said cable error on the screen on the player). Well I suggest you go buy a Monster Cable and HDMI converter also by Monster to get what you paid for that's what I am doing.
The cover is too wide for the box.Guess that is why the price has been reduced.A shame really, with the exception of the ill-fitting cover it is a good looking sturdy storage solution for cds.Wished I had spotted the other negative review before ordering.I hate getting stuck.
I dont know if i got screwed, but i received this cable and it didnt even work, out of the box. dont buy, wish i could rate it 0 stars
I was actually pretty pleased with my player while it was working, but the atrocious customer service and product support provided by Creative are enough for me to recommend against buying it to anyone.First, a little background about my experience--my player worked great for about three months, then all of the sudden it completely died. The player would not respond when being turned on or when plugged into my computer via the USB adapter. I went to Creative's website and tried a couple of suggestions provided in their "help" section to no avail. I then searched around for a customer support number to call, and finally found one, buried deep in the files on the software installation CD provided with the unit.After calling customer service, I was eventually told by a recording that since my unit was past the minuscule 60 day warranty period, I was not eligible for help over the phone. I then proceeded to attempt to use the online, email based customer service. This proved to be quite a difficult task as well, as I stumbled through a series of circular links no less than five times before finally reaching the email submission page.After sending a detailed email explaining my situation, what steps I had already tried, and so on, I received a response within a matter of hours (the one strong point of the customer service, I suppose). Unfortunately, this email was utterly useless, as all it did was provide me with links to online help pages, the majority of which I had already read. Some of the provided links even offered suggestions which were impossible to implement given the symptoms which I had clearly described in my email. In essence, my email response contained so little thought, and was written in such a formulaic manner, that I seriously wonder whether or not it was a computer-generated response. On top of that, whoever or whatever wrote my "customer support response" email actually had the audacity to close it out with an advertisement--that's right, an advertisement--for a pair of Creative headphones.I calmly replied to the previously mentioned email, explaining that I tried all of the listed steps to no avail. I even offered my own suggestion--that the USB adapter provided with the unit had gone bad, thus leading to the lack of response when plugging the unit into the computer and making it impossible to charge the unit. The next response I received made no mention of my suggestion, and simply stated (again, in a form letter) that I should send the unit in for repairs (for a fee, of course), and if nothing was found to be wrong with it, it would be returned to me (presumably unfixed, and of course I would still be charged for the service).I am still considering buying another USB adapter to see if my theory is correct, before sending the unit in to be "looked at," so there may still be hope. Regardless, the utter lack of respect that Creative has for its customers has been made abundantly clear to me. I am far from being someone who has a "the customer is always right, no matter what" attitude, and I completely understand that with complicated technical devices things go wrong occasionally. But Creative's policies stoop far below the level of acceptability in my opinion; they are what I would expect from a supercheap knockoff, not from a supposedly respectable company. The short warranty period should have been a tipoff, I suppose--a $300+ consumer device should last far longer than 60 days. Suffice it to say that I will never be buying another Creative product ever again, and I urge other consumers not to as well, for their own sake.
There is a major known issue with this machine. It seems that the capacitors for the power supply are nothing but trash. Many people are having problems with these units not powering up after about 90 days or so. Apex will repair the unit, but you have to call them, wait on hold for over an hour (long distance I might add) then pay to ship it to them, and pay for labor if its more than 90 days from purchase. My advise, run away from this machine as fast as you can.
I have had this router for several years. I had DHCP disabled, and have been using it solely as a wireless access point for my laptop.It was plugged into the LAN port of a D-Link wired router.To make a long story short, I just upgraded to 15 Mbps cable.When I tried downloading, the D-Link choked my 15 Mbps down to 5 Mbps.I re-enabled DHCP on this one and tried it. Same exact problem.I then discovered the WAN ports on both routers are 10 Mbps- NOT 10/100. 15 into 10 doesn't go.This router is outdated.I also discovered when downloading a large file just now with 1 machine- that it cut off internet access for my second computer, and my laptop.It would not load any web pages. I could get email, but not load a web page.Then halfway through the download- it dropped the connection completely.So it is unable to balance the load for more than 1 machine at a time.My old D-Link never did this. It may be slow, but I never had an issue downloading on 1 machine while using the 2 others.Having never used this as my primary router before, I never realized it had these problems.Now I know...I don't imagine many of these are for sale anymore, but do yourself a favor- no matter how cheap it might be- get something else.
I purchased the 1TB model of the Iomagic external drive. After 5 months It would intermittantly disconnect and stop writing files half way through. I called the company support who agreed the product was defective and needed repair. However they would not issue an RMA since their warranty only applies to 10 authorized distributors and Amazon as well as Compusa, etc are not among them. http://iomagic.com/Vendors/index.asp This policy was also reaffirmed by the company head of customer support (who I spoke to) as well as their President (whom I wrote a letter to) . In effect THERE IS NO WARRANTY!!
I purchased the OSD after my Neuros Recorder 2 stopped working. I had the same problems with both OSDs. I'm getting ready to send back the 2nd one soon. There was a vertical line going from the top of the picture to the bottom that ran across the screen from left to right. It that shows on the recording. My Recorder 2 had this problem too, but you could tweak the input cable to get the line to disappear. No such luck with the OSD. I tried to play an MPEG on the OSD from both an SD card and a USB thumb drive. On both OSDs I got sound, but a black screen on play back.I had high hopes for the OSD. I was very excited about the ability to play back MPEGs! The Recorder 2 can not do that. Alas, it seems I have to wait until the product matures.
They sound great, but the quality for the price is not. My left earbud went out today after just over one year. I had to throw them away. $100 (what I paid) in the garbage. That is completely unacceptable for supposedly high-quality earbuds. After further research, I found other reviewers who have had the IDENTICAL PROBLEM - looks like I got the second generation "cheap" version. If you're okay with 8-12 months of working earbuds, these are for you, otherwise look for something more durable.
So i decided to write this review after owning it for two years. I'd like to say that its a good buy for the price, but I've had worse systems last longer than this one. the first year was great, switching between dvd, radio, dock, etc was an annoying pain sure, but i never had any use for any of it, i also didn't notice the open and loading slow times either. I did however, try to use the dock for my Iphone, and it only worked half the time, the connections sucked. It also doesn't like to allow anything to connect to the usb port as well.I've noticed alot of people have complained about the flimsy tray, although i agree it is flimsy, I have large dogs that have smacked it around being obnoxious a few times and it has not once broken.The sub woofer puts out very little if at all any sound, that made me slightly angry but i also reminded myself that hey, you get what you pay for right? The surround sound is alright, i didn't need much the first year of using it as i was in an apartment at the time so it was great.Anyways, the dvd player is now acting like its going out on me, skipping constantly, freezing up and not wanting to play movies at all. (tried cleaning it, upgrading it, which btw supposedly fixes all coax connection and USB problems but i have not tried it again yet.) All in all, i wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
A few years ago, we purchased a Canon Hi8 camcorder (ES1000). We used it mostly for family and trips and we were quite satisfied with it until a few months ago when its viewfinder went bad, showing total blackness and no view.We purchased another Canon camcorder, the digital ZR30MC, which was delivered to us from Amazon in November, just in time before we departed for our trip to my husband's class reunion and to meet the relatives he had not seen for many many years. We shot the videos of events and faces and said into the camcorder the names. Sad to say that upon returning home, all the vidoes have no sounds. Needless to say we were disappointed and frustrated.Amazon wrote to said that this should be taken care of by Canon. Canon told us to mail this ZR30MC camcorder to their repair shop. Will write again about the result.
I, like several others, have had problems with this machine recognizing the printer. It seems that the MP730 has a conflict with the USB port for several people, including myself. I called Canon and they gave me the runaround about how this wasn't an issue. Well, do a Google search and you will find this actually is a known problem. After following the installation instructions, to an exact T several times with different USB cables, it still would not recognize the printer. My story is not the only one like this. Other reviewers problems with this KNOWN problem read identical to mine. If you are one of the lucky ones to have no USB problems, then you have a great multi-functional machine. I wish I was so lucky!
I had only played about 10 hours of DVD when it stopped playing VCD format disks. Because I rarely used this unit, the 90day warranty had expired. I would definitely AVOID Toshibas from now on. Such a waste of money considering I paid [what I paid] for this unit. The repair shop informed me the warranty only covers part, so I had to pay ... for labor. After some consideration, I decided to spend ... more and brought an APEX three disk carousel model(AD5131), ... It's working great, way more features than Toshiba or any other brands for about 1/3 the cost.
Total JUNK ! They just flat out didn't work, and from what I learned later, I'm not the only one with that unpleasant experience ! Since then, I have learned that if you buy anything like this, buy it in a brick and mortar store if at all possible, and go with a long trusted brand like Sony or JVC.
I did a lot of research for a DVD/VCR combo unit when my bedroom VCR was fried in a power outtage. Most of the units seem to spread the wealth of features in the DVD rather than VCR direction, which is not good for me since I still tape a lot of what I watch from broadcast television. The one VHS feature I had to have was Commercial Advance, in which the unit marks commercials after recording and then fast forwards through them during playback. Not only does this really work most of the time and save time when watching, but I must admit that it is fun to snicker as the junk that the advertisers throw at us goes flying by without me being a captive audience. The GoVideo DVR5100 seemed to fit the bill, as it is almost unheard of to have Commercial Advance in a combo unit. Even though there were some mixed reviews on the quality of the unit, and it had some features like progressive scan that I could not take advantage of now, I decided to take a chance at $(...).Unfortunately, the VHS picture quality was terrible. I was shocked that at this point in the evolution of the VCR, even in a combo unit, there could exist such poor quality. I was only able to use the RF cable connections going to my older analog TV, but I expected better. Whether watching broadcast cable TV channels through the VCR, taped shows, or even pre-recorded VHS tapes, there were thin white lines, sometimes straight, sometimes wavy, all over the screen, especially visible on dark or black pictures. I only tried the DVD portion once. It seemed to work OK, but it was a bit noisy.Given that the VHS problems were not the result of poor cable signal (the television alone worked as fine as it always did) or poor tapes, I could not see bringing this brand new unit into an authorized repair center. It just does not seem like the type of problem to be fixed easily, if at all. So I returned the unit to Amazon(.com) and will probably go with the Zenith XBV243 or the new JVC HR-XVC20U and hope for the best.
I read and read all about the Navigon 7100 along with several other models by various manufacturers. I also watched the demo video. I was convinced I would love this one. Trying to find restaurants was next to impossible. You could not type in the name of a restaurant unless you had the name of the city you would be in and even when I did know the name of the city and the name of the restaurant that was no guarantee that the Navigon could find it. Also, the distances would not update while driving around trying to scroll down to find a place to eat. It is not user friendly. I am accustomed to an old Garmin and it is far superior to the Navigon.
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.
SAVE YOUR MONEY,AND AVOID HEADACHES.FROM THE START I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN OTHER REVIEWS. THE DVD TRAY DID NOT OPEN.I DID CALL JBL AND ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY SHIPPING SCREWS THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED, AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WEREN'T ANY. BUT WAS TOLD THE DVD PLAYER WAS DEFECTIVE AND TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER UNIT. THE OUTPUT OF THE RECEIVER IS MEDIOCRE AT BEST. NO MID RANGE SOUND. THE SUBWOOFER WAS MUDDY AND DISTORTED.THERE AREN'T ANY CONTROLS ON THE SUBWOOFER.I DID RETURN THE UNIT AS INSTRUCTED AND PURCHASED A DIFFERENT BRAND.
When it's working, it's fine.Often it stops working. With other wireless adapters in Windows, you can just right-click and "Repair" and then they're fine; but the Trendnet comes with its own (extremely clunky) software. Often, the software can't see the adapter. I believe this is because the adapter was overheating.Because this was my first wireless adapter, I thought all of this was normal. Only when I got a slightly more expensive one from Belkin that worked reliably (and didn't need special software and drivers) did I realize that most adapters require very little user attention. You shouldn't have to constantly disconnect, reconnect, reinstall drivers, etc.I wish I'd kept my manual, packaging, etc. - supposedly there is a three-year warranty, but I didn't realize that and I threw the adapter away. But, honestly, the Belkin adapter was so much better that I'm not sure it would have been worth even the slightest hassle to return the Trendnet one.You might find the performance of this wireless adapter acceptable if you don't use it often. Maybe. But I'd recommend that you spend another $10 and get something that works properly.
Let's see--i paid for a color laser printer, scanner, fax, copier. I got . . . a color laser printer. The printer worked all the time. The fax worked about half the time and the scanner never. This is my first review but you can certainly believe that I rushed to return the unit after the first week! Glad I did--would not want to wait to see all the other problems that the folks on this page had!
I own this TV set. While my experience with this set has been good, I have bought 3 other products from Protron aka SpectronIQ all of which stopped working and there is NO customer service. 42" PLTV - stopped working after 10 months. I was required to send it to the company in California at my expense in November 2007. It is now July 2008 and they have not returned my TV. The customer service does not have managers or any escalation procedure. They wont even give a correct address for this company. I also own a Protron 10" portable DVD player it stopped working after 12 months. Also a SpectronIQ/Protron upconvert DVD player Stopped working after 1 year. AVOID ANY PRODUCT BY THIS COMPANY! Google Protron and SpectronIQ to read numerous complaints and Rip OFF reprots.
You get what you pay for. This unit skips, does not provide for a ppause feaature. Forget any mute function. It's disappointing to see the way a reputable company like Amazon is peddling this electronic junk.
Watch out!Amazon will ship you the new (smaller) revision of this router, the mr814b, which has a VERY high lemon rate! The router's wireless functions will stop working after a couple hours of use until you physically unplug it and plug it back in.I have personally seen two people (myself included) purchase the second revision of this router and have this problem. The routers had to be returned. I have NEVER seen one of these work properly. A search on the web will show many other people with the same problem. I highly recommend you choose a different router.
My experience with a GPS is the Garman Ique-M5, so that set my expectations. The Navigon has traffic info, 3d images, and street names but the benefits end there. The Navigon gave really stupid directions and I tried all of the different settings. Setting it for "fastest route", it would take me off of a main road to go through a sub-division just to come back to the main road later, and that is only 1 example. Also, if the address does not exist, you cannot save your position. There is also no option to find a restaurant or gas station on-route; you can only ask if something is nearby, therefore if you search for a place nearby it may take you backwards from your route. It will also not allow you to put in permanent detours - say if a bridge is out, you cannot put it in there to not ever route that way. I was very disappointed, so I sold mine, and I am saving up for a Garmin unit. It will be about $100 more, but at least I will not get lost using it, and I will cuss less.
The lack of any support, incomplete documentation, and the lack of features standard in other routers could be overlooked: if only the thing worked. It doesn't, at least the three I tried didn't.Neither the router I was replacing or the router I eventually used gave me even the slightest problem. I've done network administration for large scale multiprotocol LANs, WANs and VPNs. I didn't want to have to break out the toys for my simple home network. Each of the three Netgear 311s I tried simply refused to forward packets to the big WAN (Internet.)I can overlook that Netgear doesn't have any form of support that I could find. No email, no chat and certainly no phone support.I can overlook that their documentation assumes there are no other operating systems other than those from Redmond. Yet even with this level of concentration, it could not cover a small fraction the possible issues.I can overlook that, unlike most of it's competition in this price point, the 311 does not have a print server, multiple ports (incorporated mini-hub) or more than a rudimentary firewall (net translation only.)What I cannot overlook, though, is not working.Although I've been very happy with Netgear hubs and switches, I will not consider Netgear routers.
So i bought these, looking for a cheap pair of ear buds i could use at the gym. I was not expecting a whole lot given the price, but the sound quality really is quite bad. "Powerful sound," is very much an over-statement. The sound quality, in fact, is quite the opposite. You will definitely have to increase the volume on whatever device you are using. The range is also quite bad; absolutely NO WAY these reach 10 Hz. In fact, there's almost zero base at all. I seriously question if these can produce sound even at 200 Hz. Lastly, the wiring is very, very thin. Very little shielding around a surprisingly small wire to begin with.It's possible i received a defective pair given all the positive reviews, but in my opinion, these are not worth even the $5 i paid for them. I won't return them since i like having a back-up pair, but i did buy a pair of "SONY MDRE828LP/SLV Lightweight Earbuds (Silver)" to replace my previous pair. Much better sound, thicker shielding, and the carrying case helps to keep the wires from tangling. Short cord, which takes some getting used to, though I prefer it for when I am lifting weights or doing outdoor cardio. I'd prefer a longer cord for indoor cardio.
This zen stone is difficult to use, does not have folders visible to scroll through, and the on-line and technical support stink. also, the first one I bought was defective and I was forced to exchange it.
I have an 5 year old laptop without a DVI output like my new one does. So thought I would purchase the adaptor to be able to hook to my HDTV through a DVI to HDMI cable. My laptop did not recognize the adaptor and just shut down on me. I tryed everything to fix, but nothing worked.
Bought this product last summer due to it's fair reviews. It has been nothing but a PIECE OF JUNK. We bought it for our then 16 month old twins for a plane trip we were taking and then for the car. This is what has happened with it in less than one year. It worked great upon arrival with the cords or the battery. Prior to the trip we tried using it in the bedroom with the tv cords-10 min. into the movie the movie went black and white. Changed movies, unplugged the cords and replugged, tried days later-same thing black and white picture. Then a couple months later the car charger died. Then soon after the battery died. Then the ac/dc charger died. Every replacement cord (not from manufacturer) dies within minutes-so obviously it is the machine. Now we have a cord killing dvd player that in less than one year has become useless. If we buy a new one I'll be sure to get a different brand.
short life span even after fresh charge. low power, depletes quickly.price is low so buying extra to get usability still a a good idea.
(update 2/23/2010..Samsung states this lcd is no longer being manufacturered there were too many failures apparently) This is my first posting of a review. I purchased thru Amazon the Samsung 305T 30inch monitor 10/10/2007. Initially, the color was terrific and I was very happy. On 4/24/2009 (17months) the monitor began to flicker and it had strange colors. To Samsung's credit they immediately cross shipped me a replacement monitor. That monitor failed on 2/10/2010 (10months). This time they told me a cross shipment was not available and to send my monitor to their authorized repair center for the West Coast "Amkotron Service", which I immediately next day did on 2/12/2010. UPS gave me a signed proof of delivery that Amkotron Service received the monitor at 8:36am 2/12/2010. Three days later I called Amkotron and they said they had no record of the monitor and no service was scheduled...so it was either lost or stolen, of couse they suggest I didn't send it to them, and I quoted the UPS tracking and proof of delivery to them. They said they would get back to me in two hours. Of course they didn't. The next day I called them again, same answer no record of my monitor. So I called Samsung, they said they too had proof of delivery and would send an email to Amkotron. No answer. So this sequence continued for the next five days. Call Samsung, repeat the whole story, put on hold, line went dead, call back, wait 20 minutes, repeat the story, etc. It is not clear to me that the 305T is still in production, it may be....I have Sony products for example their largest TV and it hasn't failed in 26 years. Judging by the number of similar stories and complaints I am not alone. Bottom line, the monitor looked great right up until it failed, and then failed again. Samsung customer service is unbelievably bad, and god help you if your monitor fails. My suggestion, if you want a 30" monitor is to buy Dell with their cross ship warranty. Failures happen, it is how the manufacturer responds, how they honor their warranty and repair otherwise kiss your money good bye.
The picture and description show that this an actual Canon ink cartridge, but what I received was a knock-off brand made in China in a yellow and blue box! Buyer beware...
When Gilette invented the safety razor in 1902 he practically gave them away. This was because he knew he would make much more money selling the blades. The tactic was called a loss leader. That's what Canon is doing with this printer. The ink is very expensive and produces fewer prints than any other printer I have ever owned by far. My printer is still working well but I'm throwing away this otherwise OK machine because I can't afford to feed it.
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.
This thing is awful. The (Macintosh) software that comes with it is infuriating. The install process installs 5 programs, each of which asks for the same information, install drive, several "next" clicks and something I've never seen -- after each install you must confirm to exit that installer.Try as I might I couldn't get anything but dark, washed, grainy scans. I tried a software package called VueScan which was able to produce semi-reasonable scans where were merely dark and washed. However there was quite a lot of fringing, so much so that the software could not auto-crop correctly due to fringing which it detected as part of the image.I think this is a case of you get what you pay for.
Having been very happy with apple's smart design on so many products, I was surprised to find that such a poor products as this is promoted in their stores. The reception is terrible, with lots of hisses and pops that get worse the longer you use it. I thought it was just me, but my friend who also bought one reports the same issues. Hopefully the new models work better.
ProsGood Looks, Light, Accurate, Fast, Good Tactile feel on Buttons, Easy Sensitivity AdjustmentConsNo Phone Support, Poor Customer Service, Questionable Mouse Longevity, Two Buttons unusableThe Bottom LineI feel compelled to give this product 4 stars, but unfortunately I consider customer service as part of any product I buy. I cannot recommend this product to anyone.Full ReviewRazer was the first to mass market mice specifically for gaming, and so their name has always stuck in my head as the premier gaming mouse. I owned one of the original Razer Boomslangs years ago, and it perform flawlessly. So when I went looking for an optical gaming mouse, Razer was my first choice. I decided upon the Razer Diamondback Plasma LE as it had a cool blue glow which would match my computer decor.The mouse looks great, even in the dark. There is no light that emanates from the bottom of the mouse, it uses invisible wave lengths.The cord is tangle free, thin, and light. It stays out of the way - I hardly notice its there. The mouse itself is extremely light, especially compared to my Microsoft or Cordless mice on my other machines.The mouse tracks incredibly, even on my black desk which has a slightly reflective surface that throws off cheaper optical mice. The "on the fly" adjustment for sensitivity is invaluable when switching between gaming and application mode.The Diamondback has 7 buttons, but it should really be marketed as a 5 button mouse. The two buttons on the right hand side of the mouse, while independently programmable, do not lend themselves to use by a right handed person. In fact, its downright impossible for me to hit them during a heated gaming session. I imagine a left handed person would find the buttons on the left hand side equally difficult to press.My Diamondback actually developed a problem with the right mouse button during normal use. This problem developed after the stores 30 day return policy, but during Razer's 2 year warranty. I had thrown out the packaging, so the store I purchased the mouse from would not take a return. So I turned to Razer (http://www.razerzone.com) to service my mouse.Razer informed me that I had to go through the store I purchased my mouse from in order to process the return. I explained why this was not possible, and they replied with a form requesting information about the mouse (date of purchase, serial number, etc). They stated that this information was necessary to process an item not directly purchased from them. I provided them with the details they requested as well as a copy of my receipt. This is where the ignoring started. Instead of receiving a reply within 24 hours as is stated in their terms of service, I did not receive replies at all. I replied to my support case email twice over the course of several days asking what the hold up was, and received form letters in response basically stating that they do not accept RMAs for mice not purchased from them.Keep in mind, this is how the MANUFACTURER of this mouse is treating its relatively small customer base. I am now stuck with a mouse that does not work, and after 2 weeks of dealing with Razer I have no resolution in sight. They agreed to take the mouse back and then reneged. I will personally NOT be buying another mouse from Razer, despite genuinely liking the product.RecommendedNo
This is by far, the worst piece of machine I have ever owned. The battery lasts about 10 minutes. Usually takes about 30 minutes for the GPS to finally `get the signal' by then you are either at the place where you were going, or lost. I had to send the unit back for repairs before I was able to use it, I need to get it repaired again. I'll gladly give it back for half the price or even less. Their 'support center' is just as bad.If you are thinking about buying one, just let me know.
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
need amplifier or whatever other devices in order to have sound come outso tired of this kind of equipment.copy function is also badthis 100$ product is even worse than a 20$ product like sony TCM-150I am sorry I have to say this.However the seller's service is the best, 5 star.
I was very dissapointed when I recieved my Garmin GPS. I ordered a Garmin ETrek Vista which Amazon advertised for $89 which was an excellent bargin but when I recieved my gps, it was a generic which I could have bought for $69 at Home of Econcomy. Got the sorry sir from the company that shipped it but no bargining on the one I wanted or the one they sent me. They were good about sending me some prepaid UPS labels to sent it back to get my refund, which I had to travel 44 miles to the nearest UPS center but got things resloved. Not happy!!!
To out dated not worth the money. No camera that takes double a batteries is worth spending over 200 dollars on! Its a junk camera canon made. I suggest to not buy this one there is another that takes a lithium battery which is the one I was looking for.
I tried to use these in my staple gun.1.jammed-took an hour to fix2. they break(not heavy duty)2. the whole row would not fit in my stapler(not that big a deal, but annoying)I ended up wasting a ton of these. I thought I was saving money by buying online, but nope! Also my seller was super slow!
This devise is no longer supported. The co went out of business and there are no servers available through which to send and receive E-Mail.
this thing do not working, I try is for 100 time and nothing.Please someone have any idea for very use it.And I don't wanna send this back, because i want spend more money on shiping and for days to get this back.Thanks anyway.
This KVM works great in the correct situations. If you want to hook a basic keyboard and mouse up between two computers then you should be just fine.However, if you use a docking station for a laptop it may not work. Apparently it draws more power than hooking up the same keyboard and mouse by themselves. This makes sense, but it seems to draw more than the power supply for the dock can provide. This resulted in the keyboard not working. The solution was to bypass the docking station and plug in directly to the laptop. That defeats the purpose of the docking station.This device also cannot handle special keyboards with multimedia features or special buttons.None of this would be a very big deal if it was made clear on the packaging. However, the package mentions none of these limitations, nor does the manufacturer website. I see others have had the same problems from some of the reviews, so beware.
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 really wanted to love these earbuds. From the glossy packaging to shining metal accents, they screamed quality, right? Nope. I bought these in early 2009, for about $70. Now they're between $20 and $30, and paying that too much is doing yourself a great disservice. Spend a bit of money and buy good quality headphones from a trusted company like Shure.Comfort: 3/5This will vary, because the V-Modas are in-ear. For me, they were passable once I had the right tip selected, but I've used better.Sound quality: 4/5The sound produced by the V-Modas is not accurate. It is somewhat tinny and quite bass heavy. Some like this. An uninformed buyer might think that the sound is better than that of studio monitors 10x their price because of the distorted sound.Longevity: 1/5How about negative 5 out of 5? I went through 3 pairs of these in less than a calendar year. Read the reviews before you buy. V-Moda's quality control unit must be a joke. Only buy these if you like buying new headphones every year and paying $8 shipping to send them in for replacement 3-4x a year.Usability: 3/5The cord of the V-Modas seems higher quality than most, because of its cloth coating, but after a few uses your opinion will bellyflop. Impossible to remove kinks find their way into the cord. The "moda wrap" that comes with the headphones is far too heavy to use when standing up; its weight pulls the V-Modas out of your ears.Customer support: 2/5There is no phone number listed on the V-Moda website. All warranty claims must be made through email, using forms on their website. The response time for such claims could've been significantly better.
I purchased this CD Player in the "Ice Purple" version, but since that was discontinued I decided to write about the blue one since they are exactly the same. The reviews on the purple version were actually pretty good that is why I decided to buy it! I am very disappointed in this product. The first one I had simply stopped working after a few weeks. Amazon was great and replaced it for me. Now a few months later, the replacement is not working properly. The anti-skip protection is very poor...it simply stops playing at the slightest bump and either jumps to another song, stops completely or resumes where it left off a few seconds later. It eats batteries very quickly and now, again, stops playing for no apparent reason. I don't think it's going to last much longer...what a waste of money!
Mine was falling apart within a day. Also, the band is poorly shaped. I can't imagine it fitting anyone. The long cord is good but make sure you need one. Mine gets tangled because it is too long for what i need
I purchased this printer in March of 2007 for a home business. I am a graphic designer and like the quality of the color printing this piece could produce.It worked well for about a month and then I began having massive paper jam problems. I eventually called tech support and they said I needed to clean off the rubber piece that pulls the paper into the printer from the tray with rubbing alcohol, and also take a knife to the rubber piece to rough it up to create more traction. This worked for about five sheets of paper, and then it began jamming again. The next option was for a tech to come out and replace the part, but TECH SUPPORT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR PRINTER AND THAT THE PART WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED OFTEN.Even if the quality is good, it's useless when the paper jams on every single print attempt.Update on 7/12/12: I still have this printer and use it occasionally. I am not having nearly as many jamming problems as I was when I wrote the above review, but it does still give me trouble. I have actually started using non-laser printer paper, and that's actually working a little better than the laser paper. Go figure.Update on 1/9/13: I'm still using this printer. Not much jamming anymore. For those of you who need to order the replacement part, here's the info: The part is called the pickup roller assembly (or simply "roller" when searching online). The part number is: JC97-02647A. I believe I just bought one from an online retailer... wherever it was cheapest, probably. :) I think you can also purchase just the rubber piece of the roller assembly, but I didn't know that back when I bought mine.
I have experienced all the problems the other reviewers have mentioned:- The latch is not durable and breaks easily, allowing the case to come open in you pocket, backpack or briefcase.- The Tungsten T5 rattles in the case - very annoying.- The PDA cannot be placed on the cradle while in the case.- The PDA can not easily be used with a keyboard while in the case.- You cannot listen to music with the case closed, because there is no hole for the headphones plug.- Memory cards can slip out of the two holding brackets and slide around on your PDA's screen.To this list, let me add one more bit of faulty engineering. The slots designed to hold memory cards are oriented horizontally. To remove a card from a bracket, you slide it to the left and out. That is all well and good for a standard memory card. But, if you purchased the WiFi card for your Tungsten T5, you cannot use these slots to store it safely because the length of the WiFi card prevents it from being inserted into either slot. If the slots were oriented vertically, you might have been able to carry your WiFi card in the case, but as it is now, you have to find another means of safely carrying the WiFi card and protecting its contacts.Bottom line: Do not purchase this case unless you are the curator of a museum of poorly engineered products and need it for one of your displays.
I wish I had done more research on Philips repairs before we bought our 50" plasma 16 months ago. Just Google "philips repairs" and get ready to read the horror stories. It's amazing a company can stay in business nowadays with such poor customer service and products. They look good, but don't count on them to last.Update on 30 Dec 2012. We replaced the power supply in 2008 and the TV worked for another 4.5 yrs. The power supply just died again in Dec 2012. At $500 for a new power supply, this Phillips is done.
Palm Tungsten C is a great device, it has only one major problem--it has the most fragile screen of any handheld I have ever used. What complicates the issue is that Palmone has absolutely the worst customer service I have ever dealt with.I bought an extended service warranty, which covers one screen replacement. I have now called Palmone customer service multiple times to get my warranty validated and my repair order completed, and each time they give me some lame excuse about servers being down--call back in two days. How their servers can be down for weeks at a time is beyond my comprehension.Worse is the fact that each time you call, you are calling some sweatshop in a back alley in Mambai, 12000 miles away from any US territory, and talking with a depressed Indian whose English is passing at best. Each call is an exercise in futility. "We are sorry sir, but please call back in 2-3 days."Forget about talking to any sort of customer complaint department--there is no way to contact any part of the Palmone US corporation. They have about 5 cute little faqs on their web page, and the phone number to their lousy customer service in India.Palmone is great about taking your money, but beware when you are trying to ask them to complete a warranty contract. Just remember as you are considering what Handheld to buy that someday you may be in the same position--banging your head against a wall.--Concerned palm owner
This part was very inexpensive and worth what I paid. It charged one battery and died.
This product is, plain and simply, falsely advertised. I fly often between coasts and bought these for listening to my ipod on the plane. To market these as "noise cancelling" is flagrantly deceptive marketing. I actually found the sound WORSE with the noise cancelling feature turned ON. The earbuds alone drown out a good deal of the aircraft engine noise...that's probably where they get most of the "80% sound reduction" from. The noise cancelling feature created an annoying buzzing sound in the background. Now I'm faced with how to get a refund with no packaging or receipt. Thank you JVC!
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 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 purchased this unit for my daughter for Christmas, from Circuit City for $280.00 We watched one movie on it and it was ok. The picture isn't real clear and the volume stinks, but you get what you paid for. Since that time I spent 3 days trying to get a movie to play with out it freezing up, I could only shut the power off to get it to work again. I went through 5 movies and all the same thing. Needless to say, I returned it, and I am hoping it didn't ruin my new DVD's. From the reviews I have read, I am going to shell out another 100 dollars and go with the Panisonic.
although the sound is very good and the setup simple, the ear muffs apply much too much pressure on the ear itself. The headphones were uncomfortable from the moment I put them on. You can imagine how they felt after wearing them for a one hour program. Adjusting the scalp extension did not help.I'm ready to return them
I had to throw this printer out and buy a new one. The print quality looks old and dull. After I ran out of black ink and purchased another one. I put it in the printer and was never able to print again. Only blank pages. The color ink cartridge that had been in there and still had ink in it wouldn't work either. I guess I got what I paid for. I have a Dell computer and it's good, but the printer I will never purchase again.
This thing is dumb, it never keeps a code and now I am researching for the code and none of them work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very frustrating. What a stupid remote and no, its not the user its definately the remote. Not recommended.
Tried to save a little money by ordering ink for a Dell AIO 922 printer through this seller. The description clearly matches this cartridge with my printer (as well as the model numbers matching). The printer wouldn't even recognize that it had the cartridge in it. It kept saying "missing color cartridge" and asking that I install one. While I was aware these were remanufactured cartridges, these looked very poorly assembled. It appeared that hot glue was holding them together. I probably could've called the seller about these issues, but I'm a pretty sauvy computer user and good troubleshooter, so if they were too complicated for me to get to work, then I'd just rather return them and buy the real cartridges from Dell. Plus, if I can't get them to work, how do they expect the average Joe to get them work? I have enough problems with my computers on a weekly basis without dealing with the headache of doing a simple task like trying to replace an ink cartridge. GO AHEAD AND PONY UP THE DOUGH TO GET CARTRIDGES YOU KNOW WILL WORK FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER INSTEAD OF THESE CHEAP RIPOFFS!
My child received the portable DVD player for Christmas. After charging the battery for 16 hours we were able to watch a movie from both the AC power and battery. The problem came when we tried to remove the battery it was no way possible to remove the battery. Myself along with my husband tried and were unable to remove the battery. The player was returned the next day.
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 gone through three of these things (only paid for the first, the other two were replacements sent from Targus), each one dying within a week. It's always one of the fans breaking and making a horrible grinding sound. I followed the directions carefully, making sure to keep the fans clear of dust and hair (I've got very long hair and we've got two cats) on a daily basis, even going so far as to take the thing apart to make sure there was nothing in the gears or electrical mechanism.
There are many incarnations of this player depending on the build date. Earlier players were capable of playing DVD, VCD, SVCD, JPG, Kodak, MP3, and CDs. Newer (after 4/2002) units have lost the VCD capability. Older units had defeatable macrovision and region code. The newer units no longer have that choice. Sound and picture quality is average to somewhat below average. Unit has no alphanumeric display. My unit has played all formats without problem (have not tested Kodak CDs). Worst feature of this player is the weak remote. Remote control must be used within ~10' of the player and no more than 10 deg or so off axis (you have to be directly in front of the unit) for it to work.Update:It is now 8 months after purchase of the unit and the machine is on the way out. It no longer plays most DVDs and kind of plays other formats with much seeking of the head. From now on, I'll stick with name brands. Considering small price difference, I'd rather have the reliability, better design, and less frustration.
I ordered my tv on December 12 and was supposed to receive it on December 20. Needless to say, the tv never came. I called Eagle time and time again and they have given me nothing but the run around and not once have they returned any of my calls. The tv was supposed to be a Christmas present but thanks to Eagle that never happened. I will be calling Amazon to get another tv or a refund tomorrow. And this will be the third time that I have called them.
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.
I've had this MFC for a couple of years. It works well enough for color printing and scanning.Unfortunately, it consumes ink standing still -- even powered down. You have to unplug it to prevent it from going through automatic cleaning cycles. Ink prices for this unit have nearly tripled since the initial purchase. Finally, it won't print black when a color cartridge is empty, and it won't scan or fax when any of the cartridges are empty.This is an inferior product.
Purchased for my father's portable printer. Did not work and he's a pretty computer literate person. He went to fry's electronics and purchased one like it and this one works perfectly. Why? Not sure, it may be defective or may be more complex than it needs to be to use. Either way, it did not satisfy our needs.
I purchased the Westinghouse LCM-22w2 monitor 10 months ago for $315 from an Ebay reseller who purchased this monitor at Best Buy 4 days before I bought it. It came factory sealed. (Best Buy was sold out when I drove 2 hours to get one.) It has gone out after 10 months of use and Westinghouse will not honor the warranty nor give me any help with figuring out what is wrong with it to service it. I now have a 22-inch paper weight that was extremely costly considering it only lasted 10 months. I will never buy another Westinghouse product as long as I live.
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.
Grab hold of the power plug on your printer,push one of the two buttons on top and when the print head stops in the open area,yank out the cord.Set the printer to envelope with the manual lever,slide a couple of sheets of paper under the head(carefully)!,then bank up either side with paper towel.Pop out the cartridges and you'll notice 3 black plastic pegs,these are holes directly to the metal print heads.You want to gently inject windex into these and catch the resulting flood with the paper and paper towel.First get a syringe at the drug store,or an animal syringe at a farm store.Next you need tubeing(go to radio shack and ask for "Heat Shrink" tubeing).Use this to connect the syringe to the black plastic pegs.Don't force it through ,give it time to disolve the clog..Try not to get to much air injected,reassemble everthing and run cleaning cycles etc.Cartridges can be refilled and then resealed with an ordinary hot melt glue gun.,They are sealed from the factory with tape!The epson driver can be eliminated and the windows driver for XP works fine.Go on the net to find out how to refill. Also if you really must still monitor your ink after all this, their is a resetter called SK168 ink level restore system,about $12. shipped right to your door all inclusive.I hope this helps .,don't be a hack and break off the plastic pegs or the printer is toast.
I bought eight of these batteries, and after light usage for a year, all went in the trash. They just wouldn't hold a charge. A coworker just gave me four of the same that he said he never used and didn't need, so I charged them up. I tried using them a few days later, and all were dead. I have rechargeables from other companies that never fail, and I have a good LaCrosse charger, so I have to fault Energizer for making unreliable batteries.
I had the same problems as everyone else. It runs so hot that it is uncomfortable to hold on your lap. The battery life is less than a year (two batteries died total). The hinge cracks appeared after about a year, and completely broke through after a few more months so the display is dangling...I also got a quote of $800 to repair although the LCD itself is fine.A couple things of things that weren't mentioned in the other reviews....the PCMCIA slot had no guide initially so the pins bent after I inserted the wireless card a few times, and the power adapter quit working after 1.5 years. Tech support was worthless.Overall, this product is a joke. Avoid it at all costs.
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 recommend buyers look at the Amazon reviews for defunct JVC VHS/DVDdual deck products before they purchase any current dual deck model.They have a proven history of extremely poor build quality. JVC keepsrapidly changing model numbers, which makes this more difficult forthe consumer to discover. However they all look very similar withonly slight cosmetic differences.Search on these item numbers and see for yourself:JVC SR-MV40US* Built Defective, I bought and returned three of these units (12/2007)* Faulty DVD Drive is a known inevitable problem on every unit (11/2007)* Worked well while it worked (10/2007)* Disk Error on most discs after 5 months of owning the unit (08/2007)* No luck with this (06/2007)* Problem unit (05/2007)JVC HRXVC27U (5 1-stars out of 8)* 1yr and 1/2 and it died (02/2005)* Worst home electronic device I've ever owned (03/2006)* Barely outlived the warranty (10/2005)* the J must stand for Junk (05/2005)JVC DRMV5S (8 1-stars out of 16)* Do Not Buy The JVC DRMV5S DVD ... (09.2007)* JVC DRMV5S is defective! (03/2007)* Total Junk and they Know it ! (12/2006)* There's got to be something better (03/2006)* JVC should be ashamed! (01/2006)* Died after two weeks (10/2005)A search on "Jvc Hi-fi Vcr/DVD Combo" search yields the following models:JVC HRXVC29S* I had the unit for under a year, and one day ... it just froze (04/2006)* What a disapointment after only 2 years (03/2006)JVC HRXVC15S (1 1-star, 1 2-star out of 2 reviews)* Factory Defect....Look Elsewhere (09/2007)Here are some model numbers that WILL NOT come up on a search but CAN beaccessed by working through "see all of my reviews"JVC DRMV1S (>>> FIFTY-TWO &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt; 1-stars out of 63 reviews)* Worst purchase decision ever!! (11/2007)* Unit has never been right (10/2007)* total piece of junk!!!!!! (02/2007)* Nothing But Trouble (07/2006)* poor reliability (10/2006)* Don't buy the JVC DRMV1S (01/2006)* What a piece of junk!!! (01/2006)* Avoid this unit or you WILL be sorry (01/2006)* Total loss (01/2006)* Worst piece of electronics I've ever seen (12/2005)* Possessed by Demons (10/2005)* For the sake of your sanity, do not buy this!!!!! (12/2005)... it just goes on and on.JVC HR-XVC20U (10 1-stars out of 19 reviews)* Very disappointed - Not a good buy (10/2004)* I will never buy a JVC product again (07/2004)* In the shop (05/2004)* DON'T BUY IT!! (05/2004)* Pathetic (05/2004)* I bought it in october of 2003 - going bad in april 2004* Do not buy this unit! (04/200)* A regrettable purchase (02/2004)JVC HRXVC26U (6 1-stars out of 14 reviews)* Awful (08/2007)* 2 Units same problem ... freezing (09/2004)JVC HRXVS44U (6 1 or 2-stars out of 10 reviews)* VCR drive died after one year (10/2004)* Third straight reviewer to have a problem (01/2005)* This is junk...avoid (09/2004)* Durability is questionable, after 9 months ... (05/2004)* unit was terrible out of the box (12/2003)JVC HR-XVC33U (5 reviews out of 10 3-stars or less)* Returned Item (03/2004)* Problems from the start (02/2004)* I am on my third one and it's going bad too (12/2003)JVC HRXVC16B (3 1-stars out of 3 reviews)* I'll never buy another JVC product again. A month after ... (04/2007)Buyer Beware !!!
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 frame as a gift for my parents and ended up returning it. The price was right but the quality was poor and there were 2 spots on the screen that looked like they were already burned out (displaying blue and green pixels). I did enjoy the fact that it hooks right up to the computer with a USB port but that is about all. Overall don't waste your time and money!
My iPod mini worked great for the first few months, then the battery started having problems. The battery only lasted for a few hours, then 10 or 15 minutes at most. Also, the screen cracked when not even touched! When i went to get it fixed or replaced, Apple said they don't fix screens, and the warrenty doesn't cover accidents! Overall, i was very dissapointed with this iPod and with apple.
I bought this product about a year and a half ago. I only used it about 10 or so times. Then, one day I pop in a brand new legitimate movie. I shut the thing off to get lunch, and I left the disc in there. When I come back (15 minutes later) I turn it back on, and it can't read the disc I left in it. Simply BS. I have another DVD player, high quality Panasonic one, and I tested the disc in there. To no surprise the disc worked. To make a long story short, I recommend staying away from this product, because it is not even proportional to the price. For around 90 bucks I hoped I would get a decent DVD player. But this is absolute garbage. Buy it if you want it to match your silver TV, but it doesn't account for its main purpose.
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 was very disappointed in this item. (1)The windshield attachment was large and cumbersome. It filled the entire center if the windshield and dash board and protruded into the passenger area. Actually, it was, probably, illegal in most states.(2)The directions took you out of your way to get to your destination. While this would not be a major problem in a familiar area, you could simply ignore the directions,in an un-familiar area it could be a major problem. (3)The text to voice was atrocious. The street and city names were slurred or mis-pronounced. For instance, Cornwall Way was pronounced Cornwally. San Jose was pronounced San Gosey. Again, this is not a major problem in a familiar area because you would know what the voice was trying to say. However, in an unfamiliar area this could be a major problem. (4) Worst of all...I delibertly purchased the item for the traffic broadcasts. However, even though I live in an area where the traffic information is broadcast, I was never able to receive any traffic information with the item.
I've bought two Goldtouch keyboards. I love them but they break. The handle to adjust the keyboard has broken on BOTH of my keyboards within a year even though I NEVER adjust them (I set them once and let them but the bar STILL broke! WTF!) For the price, this is unacceptable.
I am not sure if the problem is in the driver of my HP's photosmart printer or the driver of the Iomega RW drive.My printer is working fine before I install the CD drive software. After I install CD RW driver, my PC canNOT come out of window 2000. I cannot even uninstall my printer's driver unless I uninstall the CD drive software first.I have called both HP and Iomega support, but they just ask me try all kind of things. At the end nothing will not and they believe it is my PC's USB controller problem (Yes, right!)I have to return the CD RW drive.If you have a HP printer, you may run into the same problem.
I'm a professional photographer used to work with a Canon Mark II and, when using film, a M4P. The D-Lux3 was a complete dissapointment. The noise is just huge in high ISO, the sharpen is too harsh and the camera lacks a normal viewfinder forcing you to look at the image through a screen. Not a camera worth of carrying the Leica logo on it.
although i didn't use the product yet but the price is waaaaaaaaay more than the other prices. maybe they should give it a second thoughtpeace all
You DO NOT get pictured item. Tips are not gold even in color. Cable is not only not the item in the pictures it is purposefully deceitful. Wire is alto thinner than pictured. Would have spent a little more to get a lot better quality.
I bought this one without reading other reviews and almost lost my sanity. It would drop connection often, pulling it out and replugging it in would help sometimes, but eventually my computer refused to acknowledge it's presence. Rebooting helped, same symptoms were duplicated on my laptop as well as desktop and finally, one fine day it died (the led would not light up). This was after only 1/2 a dozen uses. Now I am back to my wired connection, I am still in shock and it would take some time to recover before I try other USB wireless adapterS!!! So buy it at your own risk AND SANITY
I have two HP printers both of which were supposed to be supported by this printserver, which is why I bought it. I have never been able to print a single page from my HP 1020 and my Deskjet only prints partial pages. Many inquiries to customer support only results in "driver problems" responses. Not acceptable. I have been tweeking this thing for several months and it simply does not work as claimed. The drivers are current, the firmware is updated, the network is stable and this product is basically a piece of junk.
windows 7 see's the printer but it won't print and there was not documentation with this. just came in a little envelope. no drivers nothing.
I just lost my warranty replacement drive (and all data) the second time. My experience is that the disks work just long enough to load them up with data and then they turn into inert bricks. Maxtor replaced my first drive but their automated warranty replacement web site says I can't get the replacement replaced so I'm out my data and my money.
Most people who'd be looking at these headphones are probably looking for something that's stylish enough to wear in public. If that's true for you, don't bother with these. The way these clip on bend the top of your ear downwards; and believe the other reviews when they say they make their ears look foolish. Furthermore, after wearing these for only a few minutes, the tops of my ears turned red. On the plus side, they seem to stay on alright, even though they tend to feel as if they're about to fall off any second. The sound quality is also really decent for headphones this size. But if you're more concerned about quality than comfort and looks, I'd still suggest you look elsewhere.
We purchased a pair of infocus projectors 2 1/2 years ago for classroom use and have been through repeated problems with both of them as well as the multiple replacement units that we have been sent. They apparently have very poor quality power supplies (we have had at least 3 fail). We have also had two separate lamps explode within the projector, destroying the unit. Several others have merely decideded not to function. Avoid these projectors!
Be sure to use the carrying case! I put them in my laptop case and, after a few years (beyond the guarantee, to be sure), the yoke for one of the earphones broke. so be careful.
It claims to sense Infrared images of people in front of the camera - it DOES NOT (I can check this with an infrared light source)it claims to have 6 infrared LEDS - NOPE it has 6 white LEDsIt claims to work with the macintosh with some driver you can download from vmicro - God alone knows what this driver I installed actually does, but it doesn't run a cameraIt is a total ripoff. At least if you are going to sell a hokey camera they could at least tell me what it actually does. The description must be cut and pasted out of something else.This identical camera is branded under many names (evidently you can just have a boat load shipped from china and stick on your own logo). My order said kinamax, i got something from a company called Sabrent.Bottom line: it is false advertisement and the item is nothing like the description except how it looks in the photo (off, without the white NON-infrared LEDs on)It stinks
I think I just got a defective one. When I put the tape in, it immediately started making a loud screeching noise and would not stop. It also did not stop when the cycle completed. I'm glad I bought it through Amazon. I have never returned an item from Amazon and was dreading to have to do it. To my surprise it was so easy and efficient.
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.
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.
My ears are hurting just after a few minutes of listening and I don't listen loud. I've tried different sound cards and headphone amps. It does not matter, sound is very fatiguing. Not only Grados, all headphones with large flimsy diaphragms have fatiguing sound.
I just received these headphones. I cannot live with the poor quality of the audio delivery: the noise canceling technology truly gets in the way, resulting in some very weird sounds coming out of the headphones during playback, which severely deteriorate the auditory experience.Granted that the noise canceling job is done superbly (you can successfully isolate yourself from most surrounding noises), at the price these headphones sell for, I was expecting better audio: I am returning them tomorrow.
I've had this router for a little over a year, and in that time I've had to call for support at least 5 times and go online to try to fix it myself at least twice. This thing has a mind of its own--for weeks at a time everything will be fine, but then one day it decides not to acknowledge the password I entered for it. It's caused me no end of aggravation, and I've sworn that the next time this piece of junk misfunctions, I'm tossing it and getting a different router. I'll never buy another Netgear product.
TheGriffin Dock Adapter for the 2G iPod shuffleallows you to *dock* yourApple iPod Shuffleinto most universal docks. For the reasons of cost I may have been too harsh on this guy. It does work. But some docks may be designed in slightly different ways. And with the changes Apple seems to constantly make to its dock standard it may not work on every dock.For players like the iPod Shuffle and other MP3 players connecting with a standard aux cable is probably the safest bet. This provides an alternaitve to those whose aux ports are in use or who want to quickly dock their shuffles into a few docks. Most iPod docks have line-in or auxilliary ports, but not all do. Some people also have dedicated their ports to other mp3 players so being able to dock the shuffle may be a convenience for some. Truthfully, two ports should be standard on any dock. This guy fills the void for iPod shuffle owners who want to dock their shuffle or have iPod docks without extra ports.Apple usually provides dock adapters for their players, but the Shuffle is the exception since it comes without the proprietary iPod dock interface. This one basically has a slightly modified headphone style port. So installing it with the adapter is basically plugging it in to the port and then seating it into the dock.To me this unit still seems overpriced, but in fairness that's probably because of the small market for this product. The strange thing about this device is really the fact that it works with some docks and not others. Apple has changed their universal dock standard a few times and perhaps that explains it. Certain brands of docks seem not to work consistently either. Just keep in mind, this dock adapter is pretty mindless. If this doesn't work for you, it's likely due to the the way the dock port is configured rather than this adapter. Make sure you have seated your player into the adapter properly and dock it carefully.So if you want to dock your shuffle this provides an alternative to the standard aux cable connection. It's worth giving this a try even though it may not work with every dock. Be warned, and make sure to test it right away so that you can return it if it doesn't work.Enjoy!
I used to like my Viking 512MB CF card a lot. I had such a card for more than a year. In that period, I used it in my camera. It's filled up for several times. Also occationally I use a card reader (SimpleTech) to write/read that card, to transfer some big files between computers. It's all fine, and suddenly one day, when the card was half full, and after a card reader reading, I got "CF card error" on my camera. Fortunately, after I delete a few pictures, I could move on. I gave the card to other people, so I don't know how it's doing now.After that, I purchased another Viking 512MB, half year ago. I used it to transfer files for a few times, and have never filled it up using my camera yet. Now I am getting consistent "CF card error" message on my camera, even after re-format for several times, while I don't have that problem if I use another card.One theory I heard was that a card reader may damage a card. I can not verify though. Anyway, I will have to buy another card now, and it won't be viking for this time.===== One month later =====I contacted with their customer support. They gave me a number for return, and I mailed back my damaged CF card. They sent back a new one in a week. The new one is working fine so far. The exchange was not difficult. They did not ask for ridiculous things like my old receipt. They only verified the serial number. That's good.
HP has the WORST customer service of any company of any kind that I have ever dealt with. I have never called without having spent at least one hour on the phone with them before the various extensions in India, none of whom are helpful. And once the service is complete the computer is usually returned with more problems than they were originally sent with. I would never buy another HP again
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.
Suddenly, while traveling, this Sony Cybershot 7.2 MP stopped working. It was exactly 1 year after purchase, right after the warranty expired. Very disappointing.An electronic problem causes a complete freezing-up right after the shutter button is pushed, resulting in a blank black viewer. After it finally releases from the freeze, no picture has been taken.Repair work costs more than to replace camera, of course. I will think twice before buying Sony camera again.As a photographer, I have owned many different cameras. Never have had a complete malfunction on a camera ever, except in a used Nikon I bought from the guys at the B&H; Used Camera Dept in NYC.This Sony should have been better and should have lasted much longer. My old Olympus digital lasted at least five years with no problem.
A TRUE POS, after 2 months, had to replace color generator, glad it was under warrenty, after 2 1/2 years of limited use, white dots, now 11, appear on screen, Samsung says this is normal due to DMD chip, BULL, it is a poorly manufactuedproduct, they even put an insert in the owners manuel saying this is normal due tomanufactoring process, SEE numerous online reviews of people with same problem, HOPE you bought extended warrenty, I didn't becasue of Samsungs good rep, BUYERS BEWARE!!! SAMSUNG will not fix problem, buy DMD chip set for $179.00, installyourself.
I bought this product in January 2004 with a full 3-year warranty. I was happy with the system for about a month, until things began to fail. Since my initial purchase I have basically experienced every type of flaw or error imaginable---I have sent the computer in for service on the following dates since the Jan. 2004 purchase:May 04, Feb. 05, Feb. 05, July 05, Nov. 05, Jan. 06, Jan. 06, Aug. 06, Nov. 06, and finally Nov. 06 once again.To sumarize some of the problems that I have had with the system and the parts I have had replaced: I've had to replace two motherboards because the system overheats and the cooling system is far from adequate, I've had RAM fail and had to replace it with new RAM, the power-cord does not charge the computer despite the fact that it was properly plugged in no charge would make it to the system and it constantly flickers between battery and AC power, the system will not turn on because there is a lack of connection or synapse between the on-switch and the power supply.Many of these issues occured more than one-time, hence all of the repeat service dates back-to-back within the same month. Finally, in Nov. 06 when the computer stopped turning on and I sent it in for service twice, only for it to be returned without having been fixed both times, I conceeded that the computer would never work and that I was at the end of a 3-year nightmare.Sadly, the system itself is not even the only issue. There is nearly as large an issue with Gateway's customer service and technical support. Why should it take 2 repairs in a one-month time span to fix the same problem? Why should it take 30 minutes of waiting for the technical support representatives to figure out if I purchased my computer in retail or online? Why should it take 30 minutes for technical support to decipher my serial number? Why, after 10 repairs in a 3-year period, was I never offered a replacement system for all my troubles and time spent without a computer if I was clearly given a dud?Avoid this system at all cost, and moreover, avoid Gateway at all cost...they're not the same company they were 10-years ago, they're not even the same company they were 3-years ago. Stay away from these guys.
As another reviewer stated, it doesn't work at all unless attached to a huge metal surface like your car. The product details don't mention this. I figured I could find a workaround to get it to work indoors, like attaching it to a cookie sheet. Somehow this antenna actually decreases gain when used this way. I can't get it to work and have no desire to sit in my car to use the Internet.
Do not buy a power supply with only 3 year warranty, such as this Antec 550. It is an older model but they still float around and there are other Antecs with 3 year warranty there. Mine, the exact same model, died just past the 3 year warranty period. It just quit one day in the middle of boot process. Imagine the aggravation when I pulled the receipt and saw the warranty JUST expired. It was an all-right power supply for 3 years, hence the 2 stars, but at the price range of way over $100 at the time and all the hype about the quality it should have lasted longer. It was used only moderately.There are other quality manufacturers such as PC Power and cooling and Corsair that have 5 year warranty on their power supplies, and frankly, better product. Had I bought one of theirs 3 years ago, I would be getting me a new replacement power supply. As it is, here goes another $100+.. Warranty matters, if you keep your computers for a while! Hopefully this review will save someone from buying mediocre Antec power products.
The ceramic bowl had very little packing and was broken upon arrival. The providing company gave return info and credit without question. I think we would have liked the product very much if we could have used it. The company could not replace the item.
I have had this system for a few years now, and it has about 2 Watts of total power. Do not get this stero if you are looking for a high-wattage stero system. It has no bass at all!! But If you are looking for a little wimpy system to listen to country music, then this would be a great product for you.
As others have noted the keyboard port on this unit fails almost immediately. In my case it failed within days. One reviewer identified the problem as a faulty usb to ps2 converter, so I bought it hoping he was correct. Unfortunately after using 3 different usb only keyboards its pretty clear the kvm switch is the problem. This is the first product I have ever returned to Amazon and I will be staying away from anything Iogear makes from here on out.
Item did not work at all. Tried all the troubleshooting tips and the everything said the device malfunctioned. Too bad because it was a neat idea for our one year to give her dad, but sadly we will have to go with a different product and brand.
I can understand 5-10 days for shipping. I don't get 5-7 days to even pick it off a shelf and get it to UPS. Same day I bought something from Newegg, same 5-10 day shipping and I had it two days later. Forget Amazon!
Sure, buy this printer, if you want to spend hours and dollar$$ to get the quality of prints from your digital camera that almost match the quality of prints from [a] one-time use Kodak camera available at any grocery store.And don't expect to use it with your computer - the only use for this printer is to plug in a memory card, print an index sheet, and then print those expen$$ive sheets.Don't waste your time or money.
The battery will not charge completely, I bought this as a back up battery and am very disappointed. I would spend extra money and get a better battery.
We were in need of a navigation unit to guide us through our July 4th road trip. The route was Houston, to Corpus Christi, to San Antonio, Austin, and back to Houston. The 2000 Acura TL that we have has navigation but it's too small for a family trip. So we took the van and the Cobra Nav One with us. At first, it was love at first sight. The unit is gorgeous!! The bright touchscreen was big, bigger than any other competitors unit. And bright, oh boy, even during midday in Texas sun at the beach, being mounted on the dash, the unit was easily readable and legible. Best I have seen yet. The map data it has was incredible. Even the tiniest nooks and cranes in the backroad is contained here. Even the slightest curves on the road is acknowleged. The bazillions of interest points it has came in real handy when you're in a strange town looking for a particular restaurant.Those are the good pointsThe downside comes, when you actually use the main feature of the unit, navigation and routing. The software is one of the dumbest I have used. It's routing capability is not nearly as flexible nor as dynamic as the navigation system that comes stock with the 2000 Acura TL. Once the route is set, the Nav One unit will STICK to it. If you change direction, it will keep nagging you to turn around, 70 miles turn around, to return to the original route, instead of making a new one. The only way to fix that, is to go back to Main menu, and choose the destination again. Only then it will reroute with the new direction. The Acura TL navigation does all that automatically. Much smarter than the Nav One... The routing itself is majorly flawed as well. We did not get lost in Corpus Christi, as it is a small city with simple laid out. That changed quickly as we got to San Antonio. The unit got us lost multiple of times. At one point, it tried to get us to drive into a 1-way street, the opposite direction... At another, we drove under a bridge and the Nav One lost signal and shuts itself off instead of staying on to reconnect o_0. Don't get me wrong, I love the Cobra Nav One. It is gorgeous and flashy, target for thieves no doubt. However, all the bells and whistles become meaningless if the navigation and routing do not work properly. The unit is going to be returned. Until next time, Cobra...Pros:1) BIG bright screen, one of the best in the market. Easy to read in daylight.2) Jam packed interest points3) It's sexy and gets you the ladies4) Very very detailed mapping.Cons:1) Routing and rerouting are broken2) The software is not very smart.3) Signal loss = automatic shut down4) Did I mention the routing and rerouting are broken?
The Logitech line of joysticks leave a lot to be desired. They work very well for a VERY short period of time. I have had 4 of them & every single one started spiking after only a few weeks. Flight surfaces started fluttering wildly & this would cause the planes noze to bounce around making it difficult to land shots on an nme plane. If you're playing a FPS game it might be ok but for flying, forget about it
I bought this for my grandma so she could wear on a lanyard and activate it if she fell. Unfortunately, we can't even hear it 15 feet away from the front door to her in-law suite.It is also unbearably loud while in the room... I suppose if she were deaf I'd get a 130db version and hope for the best, however we simply attached the lanyard to her cell phone and she carries that around instead.
Was very dissapointed when I tried it. Not worth the price the sell it for
I used these a couple of days a week. However, I would always ensure they were properly wrapped up. Either way, the black casing on the ends started to retreat, exposing the wires. Now, they will not work at all. And what is worst, I have only had these a little more than a year, so the warranty is not good any more.
Seems to print fine, the PC and printer disconnected a couple of times in the middle of printing, not sure if this will continue. I loaded this on my laptop using XP OS.The paper feed sounds like a trap door opening, its very loud.The size is small, this will make a great companion to my laptop for travel.No page catcher. seems this would be and easy item to include.I like the fact that all the color ink is in 1 cartridge.I would not use the unit as my main every day printer, I think you need to spend a little more money and get a better unit.
Stay away from this product. I have used N-MIMO router from Belkin which works GREAT. But, this product is shipped with buggy drivers. I have spent more than 6 hours with this device and after multiple installations and upgrades it has failed to work. At times, it would make windows do a memory fault causing the computer to restart.I am returning this junk today and will get a 54g Netgear USB adapter which gave me full speed working online in the past and very reliable.
Don't bother spending your money, it's not worth the $10 I spent for it. It is totally useless, and won't even turn the laptop on. A total waste!!!!!!!!
I purchased this touse between automobiles on the raod...Mostly to listen to the cross talk whn traffic backs up... the compact DC no battery attachment seemed like a good idea... However the unit definitely required an external attenna to function... it was totally worthless with the short one...even in battery mode.I was not satisfied with this unit because it did not function with the short antenna and returned it.One more consideration that I found uncomforable... this unit comes with two different battery packs, a standard AA and a rechargable AA. I do not know why you need 2 more rechargeables than regulars but thats not the point... why do I want to have to keep track of more parts? design it better.
Don't bother buying this product. I had it for less than a week before blades started breaking off the fans and it began making horribly loud noises. It doesn't even cool well. I find that to properly cool my laptop I have to balance it somehow so there is a large space underneath the fans.
I can recommend nothing about this product. The color is poor. The contrast is inadequate. The screen is too small. The resolution is too grainy. Need I go on?
I purchased this memory card specifically to use in my Kodak Picture Frame but apparently the picture frame does not recognize this memory card. When I first did my search to purchase this card with Amazon, I entered the make and model of my picture frame. Prior to all this I purchased a memory card from my local computer accessories store and that card did not work in my picture frame either. So that is the reason why I decided to purchase it from Amazon - I thought I could identify my product so I would get the exact item that I need. But that did not work either. The card works in my Nikon D90 camera though, so I have an extra memory card for my camera - maybe I can sell it.
I'd say for the price, you can't go wrong. They "miss" advertized. I was looking for top of ther line speakers that can go way loud. It said 1 speaker per order but they sent 2 per box. They arn't real loud but they sond fine...
The Product Description says compatible with the iPod Classic -- IT IS NOT! The iPod does not even recognize the cable. The iPod keeps asking for the appropriate cable to be plugged in. It does work with the 5G video iPod.
Had one ugly dust particle on my Canon 1D Mark III sensor and based on reviews here decided to try the Eclipse system. I purchased the Digital Survival Kit and read the instructions. I also watched the company's video on Youtube. Following the instructions to a letter I cleaned my sensor using the Eclipse solution and swab. After cleaning I took a photo of the sky with the lens stopped down to f22. When I viewed the photo on my computer I was horrified. Where there was a dust particle only in one place I now had a huge thick greasy smear across the center. Worse, there were spots all over the screen that weren't there before. I applied the system two more times, blowing out the chamber with a Rocket blower after each cleaning. The nasty stuff remained and didn't budge.I've since purchased a dry system, the SensorKlear pen and used that method. The big smear is now gone as are most of the spots. The few that remain after two cleanings are very light and don't show up in photos, only when the photo is magnified. Still, my sensor is dirtier than before using the Eclipse solution. I'm considering sending the camera in to Canon for a professional cleaning and if I do I might just send the bill to Photographic Solutions. I should have done better research before buying instead of reading the reviews here. There are plenty of reports on the camera boards of similar results.Bottom line, don't buy this system unless you like the dust smeared around your sensor.
This is the only piece of hardware that I've ever encountered that can reliably cause a kernel panic in my 17" MacBook Pro. Every single time I use the adapter, I end up in a kernel panic. Sometimes it's immediately upon putting the adapter in the expresscard slot. Sometimes it's in the middle of transferring images off of the card. Sometimes it's when I've successfully gotten images off the card, and have forgotten to eject the card before working on the images.But it's always a matter of WHEN, not if it's going to kernel panic my machine. It seems to be tied to the combination of this adapter and more than 2GB of physical RAM (I've got 4GB). Simply put - avoid this one at all costs.
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
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 got this and loved it for a about 10 days until one ear bud stopped working. It had a bad connection and would work if I played with the cable. I got it on sale for under $10 and decided not to bother returning it to Amazon. I contacted Rivet through their support email and never got any response.
When I first bought this product about two years ago, I thought it was phenomenal. I felt 'cutting edge' for having a Bluetooth receiver on my desktop and would link with my cell phone, making transferring pics a breeze. Then the issues started.The keyboard loves to disconnect. Even after securing it multiple times, it would still do this at random times. During a period of extended use, while i was in bed, whenever. That would be wonderful when I would be playing games online, and my character would start spinning in a circle and i would be unable to control it for at least 15-20 seconds while i would wait for the "Good Morning!" message on the not-backlit impossible to read rarely used LCD display on the keyboard.The mouse however? Pure gold. It has great accuracy, even if it does take a wee bit of getting used to. It's rechargeable and has a plethora of great features on it. Even though the keyboard has since been replaced with a Saitek Cyborg, the mouse will continue to get tons of use from me.The worst part about it all, is i've ended up spending about $175 on a bluetooh mouse.Save your money and don't bother with this.
this flanger is kind of crappy. Yes, it has lots of choise, but they all sound like tint or steel and the wave does not last long. And its super heavy as a stomp box.
If you don't care about what your listening to sounds like, then this is the perfect product for you. On the other hand, if you like good sound and expect that current wireless technologies could deliver decent quality, then look away. Sennheiser is a great brand. I have a pair of HD 280 Pros that easily compete with headphones 5x their price (don't just take my word for it). However, Sennheiser has completely failed this time. Horrible quality (I'm only 8 feet away) plus the static is TREMENDOUS. Unacceptable.
"Product DescriptionClosed-ear headphones with dynamic mic"These DO NOT have a dynamic mic element. They have an ELECTRET mic element..at least the pair I received sure does as it's clearly stated right on the front of the package in big letters "CM500 Headset With Electret Microphone"that's why they come with the little battery box as an electret element needs power to the element where a dynamic element doesn't. I should have returned these as soon as I saw that as for my needs I prefer a dynamic microphone
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!
This mount, while heavy duty and sturdy, is not good for large (over 42&#34;) flat screen tvs because it does not give enough clearance behind the television. The brackets do not extend away from the wall very far, so the tilt is minimal. Will re-mount our tv in the future with a different bracket.
Used it for about 10 minutes and threw it in the trash. Guess I'll go to Radio Shack and get something that at least works.
All I can say in the product's favor is that the two stock photos provided on the keychain itself look very nice. That's because the Photo Viewer software provided for the keychain does not work under Mac OS X (Leopard). After downloading the version of the SW on Coby's site (the mini-CD is useless to me, as I have a slot-loading CD drive), I fired it up only to have it tell me that the keychain must be connected and in update mode, then quit when I hit "OK."This is regardless of whether or not the thing actually *is* connected and in update mode.Maybe it's a great product, but I'll never know. Too bad I had to hack and slash the packaging just to get it open... not sure if I'll be able to get a refund.If you own a Mac, stay away, even though it advertises compatibility on the package. You'll be disappointed.
this product is a waste of money. after it wouldn't work, I called customer service, which is out of India, and not only was it hard to understand them, they only made the problem worst by messing up my laptop's configuration. they couldn't fix it, and asked I called my manufacturer - even though they messed it up. after 1 hr on the phone, I asked to speak to a supervisor, and the tech guy told me that he was perfectly capable of helping since he had '1 whole year of experience'. then, he hung up on me. by the suggestion of my manufacture, I'm returning this worthless router and getting a different brand. -- do yourself a favor and don't buy it!
Low expectations key to avoiding disappointement. At least in an appartment building where the neighbors employ a variety of electronic devices the sound quality was poor, the songs sounded like they were coming from a dusty sratched up record spinning on a turntable. Changing channels (there are four) didn't help. Oh, and there were some minor problems too: couldn't get the remote to work, one cable was missing from the package while another came with a duplicate, only two batteries were included instead of four. Had to return the product. Maybe someone else with more patience and better luck will be able to get satisfactory performance out of this thing.
I got the Palm on a Friday and had lots of fun putting all my information into it. Sunday morning I had it on and the screen turned black and the Palm never woke up again. It was very sad. Amazon was great about giving me a refund even though I had already gotten rid of the proper boxes, etc. But still, I was very disappointed in the product and will stick to my old fashioned cheapo paper calendar from the mall that are offered every January.
Why is this listed as a Cables to Go product? I have many Cables to Go cables and this is not one of their cables. There is no logo on the ends and it did not come in Cables to Go packaging. It came in a generic &#34;Made in China&#34; package. I am very disappointed in this product.
I hardly used this product. But, when I did, it stopped working. The base unit will not power up. Frustrating.
purchased 2 of these,one went bad and ended up costing 200.00 dollars for repairs,use with extreme caution !
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.
Bought with my D-Link wireless router, range was terrible. Replaced with D-Link PCMCIA and had no issues. wouldn't recommend.
The camera works fine, until you get the infamous error E18, which means the lens are are locked...
We bought one of these years ago. It lasted well. We needed to replace it and bought another. It's no comparison. The pump is smaller; not big enough for the pool. I had to buy another larger pump. The side is so weak that when we filled the pool, it stretched the hose holes so far out of shape it won't seal. I would recommend a different one if there are any options. Not worth this price.
These earphones are very difficult to get positioned to deliver good sound, fall out easily, and are very uncomfortable
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.
I purchased 3 Audiovox MP1000 mp3 players as Christmas gifts. I also purchased additional 32MB Sandisk MMC cards. These cards do not work. Audiovox blamed Sandisk for changing their MMC cards, but Sandisk says it is the Audiovox MP3 player. Even Audiovox, no longer has compatible MMC cards since, Sandisk makes the MMC cards for them. Specifically, Sandisk says that &quot;The Audiovox player does not follow the MMC Multiblock read specifications correctly.&quot; In the mean time I have contacted Audiovox twice, and have been assured that I will get a return phone call from the customer service supervisor. No return call in over 10 days. I am currently on hold waiting for 1 hour on their 800 customer complaint line, still waiting to speak to the next available representative. I am hoping that Audiovox will stand by their mp3 player and their claim that they can be upgraded with any 32MB MMC card. As it stands now, I have 3 mp3 players that, although they have great sound and are easy to use, they can only hold about 8 songs and can not be upgraded with any currently available MMC card. I am very dissapointed. I'm sure that I am not alone and that many people purchased these players due to the great reviews we read and the information provided on Audiovox's website and on their package. We were mislead, and I hope this review helps others, so that they are aware that they are buying a player that at the moment can only play 32MB of music and is not upgradable.
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!
This purchase was a waste of money, since I found the reception to be too inconsistent when engaged in any activity such as running. Stations fade in and out. I don't use it anymore. Next time I'll get a portable MP3 player.
I needed an hdmi and component plate which is why I bought this. When I received it, I put it on and the hdmi piece busted immediately. I then ordered a second one thinking it was just weak. Second one did the same thing when I hooked up the hdmi. I wont buy from this piece again from this company. You get what you pay for I guess since it was so cheap.
I purchased this product a month ago. Seemed ok at first but within a week, the microphone would cut in and out so I am making/taking calls and the person on the other end cannot hear me. To fix this, I would have to remove it from the USB port and insert again. Also, just this week, the ear piece broke in half. What a piece of garbage. Would not recommend buying this product.
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.
A semi-hard case should give you the ability to quickly get the camera out of your bag, strip off the cover and take a picture all in one swift motion. This is NOT so with this case. I had to struggle with the base that holds the camera to the cover. It got to a point that I had to just take out the base and just use the cover. Even then, the cover is not designed to be removed very quickly. I wanted one that you can strip off with one swift motion. This was not what I got. Instead the locks and velcro openings were located where I had to turn the camera around several times to uncover it.Please, don't get this if you're looking for a no-hassle cover. It's almost as inconvenient as a hard cover box - except this case doesn't protect the camera as much. What was the designer thinking?I was going to give it a single star, but it's saving feature is it's looks. It's sleek and low-profiled.- johnny -
I have not received the ordered item after a month and don't have much success getting in touch with supplier.
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??
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.
We bought this computer on September 9th 2007. It has barely been used up until a month ago. A month ago, I started working on a project for our church directory and probably used the computer a total of 2-3 times a week. Today, Sept 30, 2008 I used the computer on my lunch and everything worked like normal but when I went to my directory meeting after work the blue power light turned on but the screen is blank and nothing else happens.My husband called Toshiba and they told him it would cost a little over $400 to fix. He thinks it might be the motherboard. Our warrenty is expired by 3 weeks. The tech guy's best suggestion was to bring it back to Best Buy where we bought it from and see if they would help.We will NEVER buy another Toshiba product again.
Uploading music was easy on this mp3 player, but then very difficult to operate the player and play the music. I was about to give up, assuming the play button was defective but then I realized it just needed a very quick tap. I was pushing the button down too hard and I'm guessing that's why the mp3 player appears to be defective to others when it just requires a lot lighter touch and a bit of wait time until it loads. So while this player gives you what it advertised, I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a lot of patience (the instructions do suck). You get what you pay for.
My wife bought this through Sam's Club and the car charger broke. Sam's says it was a closeout and doesn't sell cords and the ferros - the distributor says the GPS is no longer made. I have looked on the net for hours and been to Radio Shack, Best Buy, and Circuit City and the car charger insert is a unique size and cannot be matched.Don't buy this one. I bought my son a GPS (garmin) for 1/2 the price and it works twice as well.
This drive failed without warning after 4 days. I bought it on June 21st and it failed on June 24th. Windows tried to access the drive, which caused the machine to reboot. Upon reboot the BIOS did not recognize the drive and I could hear a 'click click' of the drive head. Save yourself the headache and don't get this product.
January 2012 UpdateThe left mouse clicker is sticking again. I will have to return this item to Adesso again. There must be a manufacturing problem with the mouse keys.I did, for the most part, adjust to the Backspace/Home Key being too close and have enjoyed using the keyboard. But for the clicker to start sticking again?October 2011 UpdateI found my original box. I sent in a Repair Request ticket through the Adesso.com website. I sent in the keyboard and they replaced it with a brand new one. While I may still struggle with the Home/Backspace keys, I'm happy to have this keyboard back. Adesso honored their 1 year Warranty (only when you have the original packaging of course).August 2011 UpdateTo the right of the backspace key is the HOME key. In these last months I have not been successful in avoiding that key when I try to backspace. The Home Key takes my cursor where I don't want it to go. It interrupts my work continuously.As of two days ago, the left side of the left clicker below the keypad now sticks down. Using a computer spray blower to clean it didn't help.Also, the keyboard can't keep up with the speed at which I type. That's a problem.Too bad I didn't keep the box, I'm sure it's still under warranty and I need to return it as the left clicker is now dysfunctional.I feel I've wasted my money and now need to look again for another keyboard._____________________________Original EvaluationI used a laptop for the last 15+ years but finally had to get a desktop to run my power hungry programs. After nearly a month with the desktop keyboard and mouse my right shoulder/arm/hand couldn't take dealing with the mouse. No end of tendonitis.In searching for a keyboard with touchpad mouse from Dell.com I saw that this was the top keyboard in their list of purchasable keyboards. Amazon.com's price is at least $25 less than the price on Dell.com.I just received it, plugged it in and am happily using it. The touchpad is great and the sensitivity is adjustable. It's like having my laptop back where I can type on my lap but now get the benefit of a large screen on my desk.I'm quite happy with my purchase.... After using this keyboard for a couple of months the only really frustrating issue is that the Home key is to the right of the Backspace key and I repeatedly hit it in error, which causes the cursor on the screen to go to the top of the page or left side of the row. I don't realize this, look up, and see a mess, then I have to fix all the text.
I am actually on my 3rd H10 having had to receive 2 RMA numbers from iRiver. The number of issues I have w/ this thing is difficult to even tally up. Generally I wouldn't bother writing a reveiw; however, this morning I find myself having to wipe the piece of cr*p clean for the 30th time and re-syncing several thousand songs once again. I'm not even going to bother. I'm just going to go buy a new mp3 player and be done w/ it. If you buy one of these things after reading this then I can only assume you are a masochist.
Do not buy these chargers. Prongs on plugs are slanted and do not fit US designed outlets. Should not be allowed to be sold on Amazon. Shipped from HONG KONG!?
Sorry to report this, I really wanted it to work for me and I love the features...but...What it all boils down to is quiet, and it's not. There is no ground strap which once was part of any turntable equipment. I can not rid this turntable of motor hum when it's turned on in either a direct to phono connection or using their built in phono pre-amp. There is always a slight hum each time it's turned on--no way around it. I am thinking of returning it, which is discouraging because I like it in every other way. Grrrr!
I tried checking how far away the memory card holders are from the screen, and came to a conclusion: one hard knock on the case when the case is closed and your T5 lcd will need to be replaced. If you did take advantage of Palm's promo - got the case free, my recommendation would be to cut/file off the card holders. Better safe than sorry.
I have taken apart iPods before and successfully replaced their batteries, so I am not a newbie. With a device as small as the iPod Mini, a difference of 1/16" of an inch can make a difference.I was trying to fit the new battery into place on my iPod. But it was slightly too wide. While applying a little too much force to seat it, I broke off the headphone jack assembly (daughter card) off of the motherboard. Now my whole iPod is ruined.After peeling off the protective plastic from both batteries and closely comparing with the original Apple battery, it seems the place where the wires go into the new one make the battery TOO WIDE. It will not fit into the space given on the iPod. Before writing this, I did one more test to confirm that the old battery fits as it should, and the new one does not. I am correct - the old battery fits fine. The new one will NOT fit without jamming it too hard.This is a big disappointment and a waste of money.
Just make sure that you can return this product.The hard disk failed after 7 days...they sent me another hard disk ..the second hard disk also was not working..The manager agreed to send me a replacement product. I sent the orginal product and new hard disk that I had pruchased/received..The product arrived and it does not have a hard disk !!!!!!!..Now they are planning to send me a hard disk and tray to me ..Calling HP support for several weeks...Don't know when they will ship the parts !!!!. Now I can not even return this product because 21 days are over!.
I recently purchased this headset believing the other customer comments on it. Also, I have never been unhappy with Panasonic. However, now I don't think some of them have ever used other headsets before, because this headset flat out BITES! You can't hear very well on it and my friend that I talk to every day complains that it sounds like I'm on a speakerphone. My old headset that I bought for [less] sounds much better on both ends. I think the noise canceling on this thing actually cancels too much! Trust me, it's not as good as most Panasonic products!
I received this the D-link DGL-4100 from Amazon in March of this year (2011) with high hopes. There were SO many good reviews that I never imagined it would be such a disappointment. I regret having failed to return it in time, but situations beyond my control delayed my testing it in a reasonable time. But better late than never and perhaps my review will save someone else a little heartache. Here's the bottom line; this router adds SO MUCH latency into my network as to make it unusable. There should be a zero star category I'm thinking, but I digress. I am a CISSP, CEH, SEC+, and GCFA, so I'm not exactly an amateur. I've given up trying to troubleshoot it and refuse to throw good effort after bad. For those who received working equipment and are satisfied, I'm happy for you. I had no such experience and now have a $75 brick - the blue lights are pretty though. I would not feel right about even giving it away, so there you have it. I won't be buying D-link products after this experience. And in the immortal words of Forrest Gump "that's all I have to say about that".
The camera itself looks nice though is a little bigger than you would expect. The problem is that the image is simply -- as noted many times below -- too dark to be usable. Now apparently this is a known logitech problem, but also apparently, logitech does not care enough to fix this problem on their flagship webcam.I purchased this camera because my wife is far far away for a few months, and I would really have liked to be able to see her once in a while. She's somewhere where there are no webcams to purchase. It's such a crappy picture, that we are not even bothering to webcam anymore. So I'm giving logitech two-three weeks, and if it's not fixed I will (a) file a Better Business Bureau complaint;(b) never buy anything from Logitech again; and (c) post this review everywhere possible on the internet.Go elsewhere.
I bought this pair of speakers a little over a month ago. Indoor they work O.K. (they have a "decent" sound, I suppose), but when I took them outdoors, apart from having a mediocre sound, they died after 3 hours of playing music, and they weren't even connected to a powerful receiver. If you are like me and you want to save money on some cheap-good quality speakers, these are not the ones you're looking for: they are cheap, but in no way are they of good quality. After all, if they were, wouldn't they have lasted more than 1 month (or 4 hours in an outdoor setting)? Don't make the same mistake I made: spend a little more money and get something with a much better quality, which will surely last more than 40 days.
The item looks perfect, clean, (almost straight from the box new), packaging was well done, arrived early and in great condition.The only problem was that it DID NOT work.After installation the computer would not boot-up, after repalcing with it with a pentium 4 2.53ghz the system works fine.Not sure if it was the chip OR that the system could not handle the increase ghz (2.53 vs 3.0).Still did me NO good and still having to use a chip that will problably fail soon (this was to be a replacement).Not sure if this helps but will now search for "boxed" chip, no more "slightly used"/"almost new" ones for me.
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.
This drive was DOA. I sent it back, since that didn't inspire confidence in a backup drive. Seagate has always been great in my macs but this one-ha!
I have been very disappointed in this machine and can't even get back-up help from HP. I can not get the computer to communicate with it when I want to enlarge, etc from the computer though I can print out e-mails and pictures working from the computer. The machine itself does not have the capacity to enlarge, etc. The original ink cartridges only lasted a few weeks with very little printing being done. All in all it's a dud!!!
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.
The DVD play back is outstanding, though the 360 degree round button used for fast forward and rewind is tough to master.My unit started failing on the sound playback of Videotapes. Sound got softer then quit completely. I cleaned the heads, to no avail. It must go for repair, warranty is only 90 days for labor, one year for parts. Estimated repair labor is $60.00I recommend not buying any DVD/ VCR without a 1 year warranty. For [item price] I would have expected this unit to function for at least a year! I have a 10 year old VCR and an 8 year old one that still work fine, cannot understand why a 6 month old VCR should fail.Note also that the instruction manual that comes with this does not address all questions, and that online manual is just a .pdf of the printed one. This forces you to call the 800 number, with waits of up to 30 minutes on hold, to get your questions answered.
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!!
Over the past year i have been purchasing numerous Nikon products adding to the tens of thousands of dollars. I had time to research Nikons website and to my amazement several of the purchased products are counterfeit. Now i have to check all my past purchases. BEWARE!!!
Purchased two frames as a Christmas gifts. Could not load pictures via usb cable. Tried loading off a memory card, but the frame would only display a few pictures available to load from the card. Went out and purchased a flash drive, loaded it, attempted to load pictures from flash drive to frame. Frame did not display anything from the flash drive, as if there was nothing plugged into it.
Bought this for my wife as a Christmas present and it had issues. Could not clean pictures off of the internal memory (and I'm an IT guy so I'm not completely illiterate when it comes to technology). I could however still use a memory card to load pictures. Then about a year later it just quit working. I would not recommend this product.
Nice TV for 5 months. It then developed power problems and the warranty only covers parts after 3 months. I would need to pay $80 just to have a technician look at it. Extremely disappointed!
After several hours of telephone support conversation, Belkin told me that there was simply too much interference in my apartment to allow for a connection between my Belkin Router my Belkin wireless notebook card. Mind you, I live in a one-bedroom apartment in Queens, and the distance between the router and the notebook is no more than 40 feet. On top of that, I don't have any cordless phone. So there I went and bought a range extender to place between the router and my laptop. Since then, I have spent several hours of technical support ON A WEEKLY BASIS, because the way they tell me to configure the connections and the wireless bridge just doesn't work! Oh, how I wish I had just bought a very long internet cord instead...
I took this to Hawaii with my fiance, she had an older sony point and shoot and her photos blew my cameras out the water, great for taking in the ocean but next time ill just get a better camera with an underwater housing
I purchased mine because I know what it is like to loose years worth of source files from development for several simulators. I used mine to make mirror copies of all my drivers, so when the unspeakable happened again I would be safe in the knowledge that I have a complete backups for all my systems. After a year of flawless operation mine died, in an event that sounded more like a large family of woodpeckers having a dinner out. Going through the Maxtor website for support and help, I find that my unit is no longer under warranty; however their HDs seem to carry a five year warranty. Undaunted, since it is no longer covered, I pulled out my toll box and in short order I had it apart and trouble shooting the system. In short, I found that one of the two 500GB drives was now a paperweight. So I purchased a new drive it took about a week for it to come in and I got it all back together, since the drive that was replaced did not have the raid data on it, instead of a Terabyte I ended up having to format both drives the new and the old leaving me with basically an external case with two 500 GB HDs, OK, I can live with that...after a couple of hours I had all my hard drives back up, again. And two days later, I have a HD doing and fantastic imitation of those woodpeckers again. And the drive is unrecognizable by any of my computers (6). So I am back at square two. I am now looking for Single External HD enclosures for my SATA HDs in the hopes that I will be able to salvage something out of this debacle. In the mean time I am looking at full blown 2 and 3 TB Network Attached Storage (NAS). Mamma always said, "You never regret buying the very best" this was not it.
It does not work with anything higher than windows XP. And is tricky to install. I did not understand the instructions. There were to many typos to count.
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.
Ok, so I guess its true. You get what you pay for. I paid almost nothing, and that's what I got. I'll start off with the good stuff:Usually, if the kids want to see a movie, I can put the movie in, press play, and the kids get to see their movie... no problem, no issues. Worth the (minimal) money I spent.Now the bad news: Movies freeze. They just stop. The machine locks up and I have to turn it off. That has ruined about half the movies I've seen. I seem to have better luck with the kids movies. I don't know why.The remote control is terrible. Really. Trust me on this one. You don't realize how important a good remote control is until you have to deal with one that is this bad. Get this: you have to be within 7ft of the DVD Player for the remote control to work (this is by design, if you can believe it!) When's the last time you sat within 7ft of you TV? So if I want to use the remote, I have to get up off the couch, walk two feet forward, and then click. Also, a DVD remote control needs to have some kind of lit buttons/labels. Think about it. You watch DVDs in the dark. You can't see a thing on the remote when its dark. You need to get up, turn the light on, walk two feet forward, then use the remote. And, don't even talk to me about the miniscule size of the buttons, and the inexplicably pale text on the remote... are they purposefully trying to hide the names of the buttons?More bad news: The electronics are fussy. Here's an example. Try to get a disk out of the player... just try it, and good luck! Press the eject button... nothing happens. Press it again, and the door opens a quarter of an inch then immediately closes. Press the eject button again... nothing happens. Wait longer... nothing happens. Press it again, and the door opens a quarter of an inch then immediately closes. No kidding. I once sat in front of this thing for five minutes trying to get the DVD out of the player (because it was freezing!), unsuccessfully. If there was a hammer within my grasp, I would have smashed the thing to bits.You get the basic idea. ... Pay any more and you got ripped off. I'd recommend spending a little more and getting a player that actually works.
This drive died on me way too soon. I would not recommend a LaCie. They don't give good online support, they recommend you download expensive software to fix the problems.
I've had this for about 15 months. It is useless now. The field is completely washed out and software adjustments don't correct. It worked for a while, but being on 24/7 seems to have affected its ability to automatically adjust for varying light conditions. I must now buy a new one. . .darn.
I wouldn't buy these again. Firstly, I could not withdraw a sheet from the center of the roll without tearing the edge. I finally had to pull out the entire center which consisted of perhaps a third of all available sheets, then I couldn't reinsert those that I didn't need to use. I wrapped those in saran plastic wrap for later use. I also wrapped the entire container in saran wrap to keep the towelettes moist for later use. I really couldn't see any before and after difference.
not compatible with anything above windows XP. I managed to get it working once on windows 7 then it just stopped.
Do not buy this printer if you want to use it with OS X v3 or higher - it is not compatible. I am giving this product 1 star because Sony should have updated the software by now, or at least should let consumers know how outdated it is. My computer is 3 years old, and is still considered too "new". It's ridiculous.
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...
These units do not have installation instructions and the website requires you to be a profesional registered installer to get any information.
This keyboard and mouse has a great feel, and is great for casual use. However, this combo is HORRIBLE for gaming. The keyboard has a serious flaw that will "release" a key even while it is still pressed down. The result is in many games (and even some programs) while you are holding down a key (in a first person shooter you often hold W to run) it will suddenly stop responding. You will still be holding W down, but the keyboard won't be registering this. This makes playing 90% of games an aggravating experience. Microsoft has refused to acknowledge that this is a defect, and says that the keyboard is still usuable and they probably won't fix it in the future. Gamers beware!
(Please note that I'm using a SCSI connection, so USB may differ.) This is the most unreliable, aggravating piece of junk it's ever been my displeasure to use. One star is not negative enough. Simply put, data written to the disks became irretrievable after about one day. The drive appears to cause serious damage to it's own disks. A cd is supplied, with software for disk repair, optimization, and recovery. The software was unable to repair a disk that I'd written information to the day before. Recover the files? The software couldn't find the files on the disk, but suggested that at the &quot;next level&quot; the files could be recovered. You have to buy that next level. Another disk was rendered completely useless, beyond even the reach of the useless disk repair software. It was impossible to insert the disk into the drive without it's ejecting fifteen seconds later. I've tried two different Orb drives, and three different Orb disks. All useless. Forget about getting any support from Castlewood. I'd rather get slapped in the face repeatedly for an hour than go through this irritation again. I've lost time, money, and a great deal of data. It sounds like a very good price to storage ratio, and it's worked out for some people. But, do you want to cross your fingers and hope your lucky?
I got this for my daughter for Christmas. She opened the box. She loved it.Then she tried to get it to work. Then she asked me to try to get it to work. Then we called iRiver telephone support. Then we got an RMA and returned it for a new one. When we got the new one in the mail we opened the box. We were glad it came.Then we tried to get it to work. We found that we needed to phone iRiver telephone support. We did as they suggested. Then we had to phone iRiver telephone support again.We are very sad.If you want to listen to music on a portable device you may want to get something other than iRiver.On the other hand, the iRiver telephone support people were very understanding.
The handle never can be tightened, it keep moving around, you have to screw it every time when you use it. the pressure lock sometimes not move up, you have to re-adjust it, so you have to be there to watch it. It is very inconvenience, unfortunately once you open the package, you can't return it. You have to take what you bought.But It can save a lot of time in cooking, you only needs about 45 mins for those food need to cook over 3-4 hours in a regular pan. The taste is better too.
Well, I'm very disappointed in this device. It keeps shutting off. When it works, it sounds okay, except for transmitting the noise from the car power supply in to the stereo at a low level.The problem is that their web site says it shuts offs when the volume it too low - what a bunch of morons. If I turn it up enought to keep the quiet parts from turning off, then the loud parts clip - there is no volume that will play a normal classical piece of music all the way through.When I want it off, I'll unplug it. Too clever by half.
I wondered if my charger was defective because batteries seemed to be poorly charged, if at all. Then, seeing all other reviews, I realized it is not only mine. The whole point of using rechargeable batteries is to reduce battery waste, but I ended up INCREASING it! Utterly disappointed, and now I do not know what to do with all those dead rechargeable batteries. Anybody know how to dispose of them?
I have the Netgear MR814v2 and Netgear MA111 NIC. The range of basestation is only about 20 feet, but that's fine, because I live in a small apartment. I like the Dyndns.org feature that automatically updates my IP address. The port-forwarding is easy to configure.The MA111 NIC is useless. It's a USB, so should support unplugging it any time. Well, it will crash my computer (Windows XP Pro) every time I plug it in. I've tried 3 different driver versions to no avail. The NIC doesn't work at all in two other computers (also WinXP Pro).
Purchased this a a replacement on my Mac Pro. Had to search for drivers to use with Snow Leopard to get some of the function keys to work.All of a sudden my mouse and KB started Freezing. Uninstalled Driver. No more freezes, but back to function keys not working. Since it is past the 30 day return, I have to keep it and buy another. May work on older macs, but I would avoid if you have a newer one. In fact if you have an older mac and really want it you can have mine. Macalley Customer service is non-existent.I realize its a cheap keyboard, but FERCHRISTSSAKES, the function keys should work.
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.
I have had two of these units fail within 6 weeks with the same identical problem. The audio record head fails to function. This means that you can record a new show and the sound track from whatever you are taping over remains as the sound for the new show. This makes for interesting viewing!Panasonic has discontinued this model, I wonder why?
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas, 2 weeks later it would not charge the battery and we cannot get the battery off so it can be run on the plug.
Pros: has 3 interfaces which is a great convenience and makes it more interoperable with systems that may have only one of the 3 interfaces available.Cons: 1. Firewire is only 400, which is too slow for today's apps.2. Does not have an 8cm cooling fan on the flat side. Withoutsuch a fan, 7200 rpm drives die within 2 years of operation.I know! I have lost a few already! I will NEVER buy anenclosure without a large fan.
i bought this and i didnt mind the noise and it did keep puter cool it worked for like a week, right from the beginning i started to get surges from usb and then eventually the pieces came out completely. so if you get it dont use the usb ports, they come out real easy
I wanted to make sure someone else did not buy one of these with out knowing how they worked.1. With camera inside looking out window, washed out picture of outside world.2. How to fill in license so s/w will run. First 8 digits model # - second 12 digits mac number on bottom of server without the -s . I found this on one instruction and not on the other. Hope this saves someone the hour I wasted.3. Picture is best in a room, and you must use the focus on camera.4. Just as hard to setup as the other ip video servers I have like the 9100a.5. If you want to play with a ip camera this is a cheap way to learn.6. Nice to put in a room, it is so small, camera size of small cell phone.7. Lots of noise on the video, grainy , Night operation in a room, NOT without an external light.8. You can really only run it at 176x144, 160x120 .Hope this helps.Frank
I ordered this to plug in my internet, phone, and answering machine to the same phone jack. The price was good but the product not so much. The picture shows a white plug but I received a tan colored one. That looks just disgusting because everything else having to do with the phone jack and cords is white. It works like it should but I guess I will see how long that lasts. Also, shipping was a nightmare. I ordered a few days before new years and I just received it yesterday (1/7/12). I guess I would have expected more from a company like Belkin. I had to pay for shipping (which was only a dollar or so) so I expected to have this in around 4-6 days, not a week and a half. Next time I think I will just go to the local hardware store and get what I want not what they feel like sending me.
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.
Every time I answer my 2.4GHz phone, the Internet connection out of my DI-524 drops for both the wireless AND the LAN! I have changed channels on both devices many times. I also have the latest Frimware.
The headphone's cord is only a little more than four feet. They apply too much pressure to my head, and they pinch and pull my hair (it's only 5cm long) when I take them off or adjust them. An in-ear set of head phones would be cheaper and more worth your while.
It has the coolest form factor but Griffin can't make a reliable FM transmitter.
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.
Once installed per the directions, I found it almost impossible to reinstall the plastic battery cover. Worse, when I finally did so (with the battery's plastic cover plate bulging ominously) it caused the screen to power off. As other reviewers have noted, this appears to be a very poor physical design although the battery per se seems to work well enough. The solution however is easy - contrary to the paper directions that come with the battery, insert the battery such that the paper label on the battery is facing INWARDS (facing the innards of the machine). The photo on the battery directions shows that the paper label should be facing outwards toward the installer - this is INCORRECT! When oriented correctly, the battery fits smoothly into place and the plastic cover can be easily installed.Include me in the long list of people who think it was a rip-off that this battery was not included in the original product.
I'm very impressed with the handheld GPS unit. Does all it should and the screen is real easy to see in the car.However... I'm greatly handicapped because the company puts copy protection on its DirectRoute software. It installs on my new Tablet PC (Toshiba M205) but won't run because of the external CD drive.The company &quot;promises&quot; a fix, but as I've searched the web for user groups I've seen this over many months.I wouldn't buy it again.
The only thing that takes a trip is the ITRIP.I have bought 3, 2 for friends and one for me.Mine I have returned once for a replacent and now thereplacement doesn't work. One of my friend's ITRIP alsostopped working.
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.
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.
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!!!!
I like these headphones because they are water resistant, and they fold up nicely. They have fair sound quality, but more than adequate for using at the gym.The bad news is because they fold up there are 3 different hinges on them which I have managed to break 7-10 different times. My record life span for a pair of these headphones is 6 months. Typically they break within about 3 months.The reason I keep buying them is because they are cheap, and for the 13 bucks you can beat on them for 3 months until they break, but I am tired of replacing them now.If you are looking for something that lasts and is durable, steer clear of these headphones. If you are doing anything other than using them to work out, they are junk.
The lense I purchased have served me well. I take a lot of pictures with it with my Rebel xt. I like to get close to my subjects as well as getting the background in. The zoom allows composition. I am pleased with the results when they are printed in 8 1/4 x 11 1/4 on a page in color. Would recomend it to anyone who wants an inexpensive lense for the purpose stated above.
I bought an ipod in feb. of 2006. In july, it broke beyond use--the screen went. I brought it in and was told that this had to be an accident and that it wasn't covered by warranty. The thing is, I only carry it in my pocket, so I'm as gentle a user as can be. This is a product that breaks while being used as designed--and costs too much in time and money for something that fragile. I've spent hours loading music into itunes, but now I don't feel that i can afford to replace the player. If you dance with it like they do in the commercials it'll break.
This flat panel television is a poorly made piece of junk. I purchased two of them from Amazon and the first one broke before it was ever delivered to my house and the second one never worked even after it was serviced by an authorized technician. Samsung customer service said that this happens sometimes in shipment but I personally watched the technician change out the electronic boards (on the second set) and I can tell you that it is not the quality of workmanship that one would expect for the price. These large TVs don't ship well when they are assembled with a cheaply made support structure like the Samsung. I.e., thin plastic housing. The box it came in was better made.
Where can I start. Since day one since it came out of the box it was horrible. It dropped its signal every 5 minutes, which is very frustrating. I've tried everything to fix it (changing channels, restoring factory defaults, etc.), nothing helped. So, I called customer service, which was even more painful! They told me to restore to default, which obviously didn't help before. This router shouldn't even be priced as high as it is. I would pay 5 bucks for it and no more. I've now switched to a NETGEAR and works A LOT better than that piece of c***.Screw ya D-Link
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.
I purchased the 350 wireless adapter as a second adaptor for a second laptop on my wireless LAN. My first laptop has a Compaq WL110 PCMCIA adaptor which out performs the Cisco hands down on range and connectivity. The Cisco comes with some fancy disgnostic tools which states signal to noise ratios with no loss whereas a simple ping test clearly displays packet loss. I am disappointed as a IT proffessional and someone who thought that a cisco card would be the best. Not the case, buy Compaq or 3com.
The machine was finnicky from the beginning, often dissasociating the picture from the sound, and then suddenly it refused to work at all. Now whenever I put in a DVD the power turns off a few seconds later. Do not buy this product.
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.
This is, by far, the most poorly designed radio adapter bracket on the market. I have installed a least 18-20 aftermarket radios in either cars that I have owned, or for friends vehicles, and this bracket is total garbage. The side brackets, needed to support the radio above the lower c.d. pocket don't look like they were made to go together at all with the front bracket. I had to fabricate a metal bracket off the back of the radio to the back of the c.d. pocket and fasten to it with a self tapping screw. I even went to Best Buy hoping to obtain a better adapter, but all they had was the same junk.
This is a good DVD while to works but as you can see from other reviews and if you do any research (just google "coby wrong disc." After about 6 months of use itt just stopped working and is not fixable. I would go with a better brand and even pay more for the quality assurance. COBY IS JUNK! STAY AWAY! Also COBY customer service simply told me I was SOL. What a help they were...Find another brand.
Item not as described. Misleading. Each speaker is 200w MAX Leave it be. Not worth the hassle. Don't bother. Leave.
I bought two...one for my husband as a Christmas gift and one to save for myself when our baby arrives. I figured we'd both want to have baby pictures to show and would not have room for wallet photos. However, his froze after loading five sample pictures and we were never able to get it working again even after the battery discharged and we restarted it. So we opened mine early, and it did not work at all. I tried to email the company through Amazon but have not received any reply, not even a confirmation of complaint receipt. What junk...and a double waste of money.
I purchased this item because it was supposed to be made of metal. Should have read the review first. The back panel is plastic, which totally defeats the purpose of having a metal (and code compliant) outlet strip. While it does seem well made, I now have to search for a real metal outlet strip. I would have been willing to pay more too, if the enclosure was all metal.
solid for the warratny period and then the hard drive wont kick in when you plug it in and want to get your data back. it hums but the usb is never recognized. i dont know if data is lost or just inaccesible.
I bought this computer not too long and noticed that it wasn't bad and that it worked well. Then when I tried to play a pretty high end game (Farcry) it didn't really work other then at the low settings. Seeing that I knew it was the video card that was suspect I bought an ATI 9800 Pro to upgrade it along w/ another 512MB of RAM and that's where it all started to go south as ever since then I've had nothing but problems w/ cooling and such as no matter what kind of upgrades (cooling-wise) I use it will always lock up which can get really irritating after you've had to restart your computer several times because it crashed.And also since the time I first bought this computer it is not an HP anymore since in all my efforts I've tried to put everything into a larger case in hopes of better air circulation along w/ 5 fans as well and another upgrade too (480 watt power supply) and still has yet to resolve the major issue.So overall this computer is not bad as long as you're not trying to run any high end games on it or upgrade very much at all, but in the end when a computer is incapable of achieving what at least should be achievable you may realize that perhaps it was not the wisest choice when it came to purchasing a comp.
Didn't work from the start. Was on hold for 60 minutes for tech support. Tech was friendly, recognized the unit was defective, and authorized return (I paid for return shipping.) Can't comment on performance, as I haven't had a chance to assess, but out-of-box experience was definitely disappointing.
same as the other customer; screen went black and the tv cannot be repaired. I am looking to buy a replacement after just 2 years. What a waste!!!
The first point I would like to make is that Amazon is currently selling this for $180, with $20 shipping cost. My local Best Buy stocks these, for $155, and throw in CA sales tax and you are still come in $30 cheaper than Amazon, and you'll have them today! Also, I found out, Klipsch's own website offers these for $150 and free shipping!!!Anyway, ignoring the fact that the design reminds me of Windows-95 days, I bought them locally, and plugged them in only to realize I had a dead unit. I can definitely agree with what the other reviews say about shoddy build-quality. The wiring is definitely garbage. Also, there seem to be TWO VERSIONS of this speaker... one has a replaceable fuse and on/off switch, and the other doesn't. See photos:http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000062VUO/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_allThey sounded great in the store, but I can't justify spending over $150 on something that will break so easily! I'm trying to replace my 11-year-old Harman/Kardon 2.1 system!! I don't like stuff that breaks. Thinking about it more, my h/k speakers have a much better design, both ergonomically and aesthetically. Too bad they discontinued that model!I guess from here I'll try the Companion 3 Series II, or Z-2300s...
This is a nice looking compact device, but that's where the benefits end. I had this thing for about two months and it worked flawlessly until it died. I unplugged, replugged, unplugged yet again and nothin'. The modem to which it was attached was also powercycled and when connected directly to a PC it worked fine. Not only was the wireless portion dead but the wired connections were dead as well. The useless Netgear just sat there with some of its LEDs running except for the one with the everything's-OK-checkmark. I tried contacting Netgear's tech support department but they charge $33 for a support call. How nice of them: release s(*$t that doesn't work right then charge people $33 for repair. Nice way to encourage people to never buy your products again. POS. Why the hell does something like this break? It has no moving parts and is even plugged into a UPS device.Needless to say this wireless router met my concrete floor at a high rate of speed and I'm about to go out and buy another model from a different company.
After getting frustrated with the long thick cord on my Shure E2c earphones, I found the V-MODA Vibes to be much easier to manage. The cord is a better length for me and is soft, thin and lightweight. However, the first pair lost sound on one side after a few months of light use. I vowed to be more careful with the second pair, but to no avail. I'm back to my Shures. :(
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.
Good RAM, but I have to give a lower star rating as warning that not all modules will work. Only 1 of the 2 modules worked. I tried various things to make sure it was the module and not the machines I tried it on (3 DELLs). Definitely the module. Anyway, I have mixed feelings about the product because I will have to exchange one of the modules and I know that can take weeks.
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!
As long as you want to print in portrait orientation this printer does a fair job. However, if you want to print in landscape mode (and who doesn't from time to time) this printer has a serious flaw. The Brother HL-1440 will not accept landscape orientation if you have any other print drivers installed on your machine. And to make matters worse the only solution offered by Brother is to remove all other print drivers (I guess Brother finds this to be an easier solution than actually fixing the software).I advise anyone who is considering this printer to carefully investigate this problem. First, check this problem out for yourself on the brother website... they at least acknowledge the problem. Second, make sure you will never need another print driver installed on your machine. If I had known about this before I purchased the Brother HL-1440 I would not have bought it.
I wasn't expecting spectacular considering the price I paid (49.99 AR) but it is just awful. Bad display, NO information except for the obvious (plug it in...) either with the unit or on their site. 7" frame with 6"x4" viewable... make pics that size and it should look great right? Wrong... and couldn't find out the suggested size. Wrote to support via e-mail on their site... no response. Save your money.
I've now gone through 2 DLO Leather Holster Cases for the iPhone and will NOT be buying a third. The first one lasted a few months, but the leather on the belt clip came apart. I had a shoemaker restitch it but it didn't hold. Because I liked the look and design of the product, I bought another. But this time the glue that held the belt clip to the case gave way in less than 6 weeks. Had someone not noticed that my phone was on the ground today at a location many miles from my home, I would have lost my phone. I've had enough and I heartily recommend you avoid buying this case.
To write this kind of nonsense about a simple cable displays marketers utterly without moral convictions. I may never buy another Denon product.
the image shown of the battery is not the battery they ship... i got different... a skinny battery which is a waste of money.. how can someone have a image of one kind of battery and ship something else.. i hate this
I am severely dissappointed with the Epson 3000 inkjet printer. To begin one needs a masters degree in electronics to understand how to operate it.The instructions that came with it are sorely lacking of information and It has refused to operate with Autocad 2000. To add injury to insult Epson's technical support has refused to return my e-mails.
I ordered this unit from Amazon as my first MAC computer. The screen is too small, even after increasing the font sizes and zooming in I still had difficulty viewing the screen. Also the touchpad was nearly impossible to use. I suggest that anyone using this computer purchase a USB mouse to use with it because the pad is terrible.I do not suggest buying this unit as your first Apple computer.
Bought the 250 GB product in 2007 for $100. Dead by 2009. I/O Magic tech support can barely speak english and spends more time trying to derail your attempt at complaining. HORRIBLE COMPANY AND HORRIBLE PRODUCTS.Beware of any product made by them.
The ink cartridge arrived with no problems. Opened up the package and the cartridge was bone dry. It had leaked and then dried. When I tried to remove the plastic that covered the ink head the copper contact tore right off. Needless to say I was a little upset. I just threw it in the garbage. I didn't want to waste anymore time or money trying to find a replacemnet.
our MFC - 8840DN worked fine until a paper jam inside the machine caused damage that couldn't be fixed by the sales technician. Lots of waiting for a response from Brother at their call in website. They waited out the warrenty. Will never buy from Brother or Amazon again as a result of this.
Thought they were defective as I wasn't hearing any bass, so I returned them to Shure for repair. They mailed me a brand new pair, no charge, quick turn-around. Guess what? No improvement. My over-the-ear $10 generate a ton more bass than these. Extremely disappointed.
The sound is decent enough, although not great. I was disappointed to find that it didn't produce enough power through the USB connector to charge my HTC Hermes (aka TyTN, ATT 8525 etc).
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 initially worked, but died within the month (used in a bathroom scale). The original battery had lasted 4 years. Assuming batteries bought from this supplier, or through Amazon in general, are probably older and inventory is not checked for quality control.
Beware, not a genuine Leica product. Cheap aftermarket replacement. Had to go down to Adormama and speak with a manger to get it returned on the basis of false advertisement. They tried to still charge me for shipping.
owned one for 1 year. Worked ok in the year (speed wise it's slow), need to power cycle the router occassionally after using high intensity network utilities like BitTorrent or PPLive. Then suddenly died one day. Wired connection still ok but wireless connection drop every 5 seconds after established. Needed a router at that moment fast so I got a quick replacement from Staples and the brand new one drops connection too. It is hard to get connected as well....bad product, cheapest out there but I'd rather to spend some more to get a "peace" of mind.
i bought this radio as a backup for my vhf on the boat,i suppose it is a nice radio,,every time i hit channel 16 or 9 or the weather,,in order to receive any other channel, scan or whatever i have to remove the damn battery and reset the radio whats that crap,,they need to make a radioyou can turn on change channels and use,i would never recommend this radio to anyone that needs a radio to depend ongood luck if you get one
I bought this router to support my Vonage phone, like most people. The sound quality wasn't too bad and it was fairly stable. However, in the coming months, Vonage took over the router and automatically pushed updates to the router. The current version I have constantly restarts the router at random intervals. It's quite an inconvenience when I'm on the phone for work and am constantly disconnected. I logged in to flash the firmware, and since Vonage took over, it will not allow you without making some of your own work-around modifications.I'm not pleased that I can't do what I want with my router in regards to updating the firmware.When I find a much better option, I would go for it.
All I can say about this set of mounts is that they didn't cost me much.They are cheaply made, lightweight, and didn't fit my drive bay very well.
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.
Bought this router from Radioshack a year ago. It's been working fine up until yesterday, where it has just stopped working. I can receive internet through directly connecting my laptop to the modem via ethernet, therefor the problem lies within the router trying to connect with the computer. I call customer service and start talking to a guy with a heavy Indian accent named "John" (although trying to understand what "John" was saying was extremely frustrating, it is not the core criticism of this company). What "John" told me was that sometimes routers just stop working, and that this is an unpredictable event. He then goes on to tell me that they can fix the problem, but that I have to pay a $70 fee for 6 months of technical support, claiming that I only have "free" technical support for the first 3 months of buying the product. Not only is this incredibly illogical, but clearly unethical. For analogies sake, if I were to buy a bike, go mountain biking, run into a tree and break the bike, then I would understand having to pay a fee to get it fixed. This is because it was my fault and I am paying for an expertise in fixing bikes that I do not have. But let's say I buy a bike, leave it in my garage, and it falls apart for no explainable reason. Then the defective product should be on the manufacturer of the bike, and I should not have to pay to get it fixed. So today I am going to go buy a router that is not Netgear, as well as tell the Radioshack this same story in hope that they stop selling this product. I am however worried that other router companies will have this same ethical dilemma and that I will have to eventually accept the world for the corrupt and unethical place it can be. We can only hope.
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.
this thing is horrible. if you listen to anything with bass, you will be very disappointed. i wish i could return mine. actually i may sell it used on amazon if you're interested.
The Bushnell Permafocus 12x50s do not show as much detail as a pair of 7x35 binoculars for objects less than 100 yards away because the 12x50s are not in good focus at 100 yards, and uselss at less than 50 yards. Bushnell deserves a "booo-hisss" for hiding this information from customers. The minimum usable distance probably varies with the ability of the user's eye to focus (this decreases with age) but mine are probably about average. Also, the inside instructions indicate Permafocus binocs are good at less than 100 ft, depending on the model. This is not true for the 12x50s. Most inexpensive 7x35s will give a better view at 300 feet and less.But if objects are over 200 yards, the 12x50s are in focus and flawless as far as i can tell. I can easily recognize people at 700 yards. I can read license plates at 350 yards (it helps if the binoculars are resting on something to prevent vibration).Without a support, there's probably too much shaking for 16x50 binocs to do much better than 12x50s.The eyepiece rubber does not stay rolled back (if you try to use them with glasses) for more than 1 second, so you can't wear glasses while using them, but as with other binoculars, you do not need to wear your glasses. I don't know the science behind it, but whether or not you wear glasses does not seem to make a difference with the Permafocus. The rubber around the eyepieces cannot be removed unless it's cut.In summary, the normal Bushnell 12x50s are probably much better than the Bushnell Permafocus 12x50s because they can be used at much shorter distances and focusing on objects greater than 200 yards should not be too much of a pain. These 12x50s are no good unless your typical viewing distance is greater than 150 yards and you don't plan to use them on less than about 60 yards. I'm returning them due to "manufacturer's defect".But concerning the Permafocus idea: I love my old pair of "total focus" 7x35's for bird-watching and carrying in the car. Being free of focus is a different experience almost as big as going from monocular to binocular. But you need a pair that can focus down to 50 yards.
I wouldn't bother writing a review for a printer that already has the worst reviews I've ever seen, but I've been fooling around with HP on a warranty claim for over an hour via chat. I don't know why I'm doing this since its pretty obvious that the printer is going to fail even if they send me a new printhead. I do know why I am writing this review.1. To thank everyone who wrote such funny trashing reviews.2. To tell everyone that the printhead has a long warranty period. The expiration date is on the printhead.3. Now this is how it always works over time:a. no problemb. it's an unimportant, small problem that only a few irrational people have complained about.c. we've got the problem fixedd. we've got the problem fixede. we fixed the problemf. ok, we've got a new team and they are going to fix the problemg. ok, we've got a new team and they are going to fix the prproblemh. no problem
I've had these for about two years and the mic has never worked well... I almost had to &quot;eat&quot; the microphone in order for people to hear what I was saying. I know of some other headsets on the same price range that work a lot better than these ones (Labtec)
I bought this privacy filter so that no one would be able to view my laptop screen from any angle. To my disappointment, this product is more of an anti-glare screen because that is about all that is does. People can see your screen from basically any angle. I tested this product amongst my co-workers and they were each able to see my laptop screen as if it had nothing covering the screen.
I was looking for an easy to use and maintain basic color printer. This printer gives a mediocre image quality, but is probably pretty comparable to the other printers in it's price range. The problem is that you have to perform maintenance too often, almost every time you want to print. Do yourself the favor and just get a basic ink jet. The advantages of a laser printer are not present in this unit.Addendum - After only a year and a half, this printer has crapped out on me. Fail. Do yourself a favor and get a canon.
This product does what it claims, with one problem. Not only does it stop tele-marketers, it stops all calls that are from 800 numbers and those made using several phone cards, especially those purchased from Wal-Mart. If you don't get these calls, this product is for you. But, if you get important calls that are through 800 numbers or family and friends who use phone cards, then think first before getting this product. An answering maching is better.
I bought 12 of these for use in various locations in a live production setting.None of them have outright failed, however on more than half of them the female jack holds the male plus so loosely that any small force will unplug the male cable the female end of this adapter.There is no study "click" when you insert a male plug into the adapter.Most of the adapters that have this problem were this way right out of the box. They have not be abused or overused. Just not a quality item at any price.------------------------------After three short months about half of these connectors have failed to the point of being not usable. The connections no longer make contact when plugged in, and there is no resistance holding in the plug.I would not use these connectors in any area that I wanted to work reliably.
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.
i read a previous review stating that this fits the macbook pro. it does not; it's too short vertically and too wide horizontally. i had to return it.
After waiting too long to receive this item, I received the wrong item! The model numbers are not even close that it might explain the error! This is totally unacceptable.
Another DOA product. Radio worked fine, but MP3/CD player made an awful grinding noise. I wish I pulled out the MP3 disk before the player destroyed it as well. After 30 min in the return line at the big box store I got my money back.Don't waste your time or money.
This TV gave good service for two years during which we had no problem with it. But, after 2 years, the backlight for the LCD gave out. Now, when the TV is turned on, the picture appears very briefly and then fades to black. One can still hear the sound, however. For a $750 TV, I expected a lot more than 2 years of service.
I am an IT professional. I have installed many different routers over the years but this is by far the worst. 2 for 2 have failed in the field. They are basically throw aways because off-shore tech support is helpless. I'd give them 0 stars if I could. Linksys is a bit more reliable but their tech support is just as bad. Netgear's ProSafe line is much better but much higher priced. Stay away from these POS consumer routers.
I purchased this product in spite of the mixed reviews it received on Amazon.com. To put it simply, this technology simply DOES NOT WORK. It was only able to charge the batteries it came with, and rejected every other battery that I tried to charge. All of my other batteries charge fine with other chargers. In addition, the batteries that it came with are only 2000mAh not the 2500mAh that are advertized on this website. To make matters worse, I ordered it from Adorama Camera which does not accept returns for any item that is removed from the original "blister-pack". I was directed by their customer service to call Duracell directly and claim it as a "defective" item. Duracell had excellent customer service. They recorded all the information I gave them, and then sent me a return mailer to return the supposedly defective charger and a coupon to purchase a new charger at a local retailer of my choosing. I had to pay the sales tax on the charger to the local retailer. When I tested the new charger I experienced the same results. It would only charge the batteries it came with. My advice is to steer clear of this product entirely.
As a longtime user of the Sangean DT-300VW radio, I needed topurchase another radio and didn't need the weather band. I havebeen extremely satisfied with the DT-300VW except that the coatingon the metal faceplate wears off very quickly (the radio does notage gracefully).I received the DT-210V only eight days ago and had similarly highexpectations. I am extremely disappointed and am planningto return this radio as I write this review.My disappointment concerns the method of using the memory presets.Incredibly, the memory presets are not the default method of tuningfor this radio. The user must depress the recall button on the sideof the radio in order to place the radio in memory preset selectionmode. An &quot;M&quot; on the display begins to flash allowing you to selectthe presets for a short period of time. The radio then returns tomanual tuning mode automatically. On my radio, the recall buttonis also very imprecise making it difficult to ensure you are in memorypreset tuning mode without holding the button down for an extendedperiod of time.This is an incredible engineering error by Sangean! How manycar radios (or any radios) do you know that do not have memorypreset tuning as the default or allow you to select that default.I even wonder if Sangean only found this error at the last minuteand didn't want to recall the radios in the distribution pipeline. Imention this because the photo on the back of the DT-210V's boxshows the graphic &quot;SEL&quot; adjacent to the button instead onthe term &quot;RECALL&quot; that is on the actual radio. A select functionwould make more sense allowing the user to select eithermanual tuning or memory preset tuning.In my opinion, this is a grievous engineering error and I wouldnot recommend this radio in any circumstance (at leastuntil Sangean corrects the problem).
Purchased one in April because we had had an older one that worked well, but finally wore itself out. This product lasted...with little use...less than 2 months. I didn't figure it would be worth sending back to the company for a replacement that would probably be the same.
I installed this on a newly purchased laptop. This became very very "HOT" and basically burned up my laptops cpu. I am now in hand of a non-working newly purchased laptop uncovered by any warranty.Beware!!
Just got off the phone with Canon customer support rep. I bought this Canon camera after many years spent happily using Nikon cameras and I don't think I will ever by Canon again.The camera died (won't turn on) only after 14 months, with the warranty JUST expired! What I heard is that Canon is offering to repair the camera (average repair price is $99 + shipping) or to buy a refurbished model (choice is: SX11 @$125, SD890IS @$150 or SX10IS@200) with only 90 days repair warranty. What a deal! Nice job, Canon, you lost me!
In a world of righties, it's tough to be a lefty. The world is designed for a righty. Can openers, the English language, scissors...So when my husband got his righty logitech mouse, I could no longer use it without hitting all of the special buttons. I found this one online and got it as a Christmas gift. I've had it for 3 or 4 years now (though 2 years it wasn't in use). Four years ago, the selection of lefty mice was a joke. What selection? It was this or some insanely expensive model.Needless to say, I was disappointed with this. From day one, it skipped all over the screen. It would stop working and then randomly zoom to the other side of the monitor.I have been on all of the forums trying to figure out a solution to this problem. Unfortunately, all I have found is that I am not alone in owning this defective product and that Logitech has never offered an official solution. I am computer savvy and boot in both Ubuntu and Windows. This mouse does not work right in either.Today I finally caved in and pulled out an old track ball mouse. Amazing, I forgot how mice are SUPPOSED to work.
I purchased a DI-524 when first upgrading my network to 802.11g. While installation was easy, operation was abysmal - the router had compatibility problems with most of the other wireless systems I owned (These include a TiVo, Palm Tungsten C, an Airport Express for online music.) There were two major problems: First, the DHCP service constantly got into states where it would start handing out new addresses to any active client every 45 seconds - one minute. This had the effect of causing slow connections and lots of lost connections. This problem was particularly bad with my HP network printer, and print jobs would frequently fail or hang. The second problem (which may have been related to the first) was that it would frequently lost the ability to route between the wireless and wired network.An amusing side effect of these were that the log file on the router would fill up constantly - I'd get two or three emails a day from the router documenting its frantic efforts to hand out DHCP addresses.I ended up replacing the DI-524 with a Belkin F5D7230-4 after less than two months. The Belkin is a hands-down winner, both in terms of stability and features, like WDS and parental controls.
Since I was not going to hang a TV on my wall, I decided to give this set a try. I was coming off an LCD...I thought the LCD's picture quality was nice, but it was the motion blur that I could not tolerate...and since this set's refresh rate was very good, I knew the motion blur aspect would be improved. I have to say that there is a reason why you can get a big screen rear projection TV for considerably less than an big screen LCD or a plasma. The picture quality is not as sharp, the colors aren't as smooth...and I did not appreciate the verticalness of this set. Also, there is what you call an SSE light right in the middle of the screen. It's not visible at all times, but when there is a solid color on that spot, the SSE sticks out like a sore thumb. At first I thought it was a defect, but I was informed by Sony that the SSE is in all rear projection sets. And on top of all that, I still saw some motion blur! Not as much as on the LCD, but it was still visible. Standard television is unwatchable on this set. Yes I know, standard tv is not great on every high def set, but I've owned all kinds of other TVs...LCDs, plasmas, you name it. This one was by far the worst. I returned this set in about a week.Since then, I have purchased a plasma and could not be happier about going that route. The picture is sharp, the colors are vivid, and I do not see any motion blur. I was reluctant to go the plasma route because of being misinformed about their lamp life, which is 60,000 hours (same as LCD). I had also heard the burn in was an issue. As long as you break your plasma in for the first 200 hours (there is a specific procedure you are suppose to follow), there will not be a problem with burn in.All in all, I would not recommend buying this set or any rear projection/DLP for that matter.
I bought this MP3 player as a replacement for my wife's Rio Karma, which she really loved until the hard drive went out. The screen is awesome, but the interfaces (both the machine itself and the Windows-hosted software) is pretty clunky compared to Rio's. If that were the end of the story, we might have rated the purchase as a three or maybe even a four. But it wasn't.After about ten month's of trouble-free use, the machine froze up while playing. When we reset it, it froze up again. After we reformatted the drive, we started getting error messages when trying to copy music back onto the machine. Creative's support site didn't offer any alternatives to what we had tried, so we contacted them about getting it fixed under the warranty. To our surprise, "warrantied" repairs after three months require a $25 fee. Not my idea of a warranty. After paying the $25 and shipping it off, we were informed that it was fixed and was on the way back. When we got it back, it apparently hadn't even been touched. It still had our old music on it and exhibited the same problem.No phone number was provided for pursuing problems, be we used their sales line to contact support. We got a run around (the person we talked even suggested that they just happened to test the machine with the music we already had on it!), but eventually they agreed to replace the machine. We weren't out of the woods yet, though. The promised mailing label never arrived, so we had to contact them again and wait a few more days. Then it took quite a while to get the new machine after we mailed the defective machine back.I wouldn't suggest buying an MP3 player from Creative. The service is really poor and the interfaces are not very good (definitely not as good as Rio's).
As one reviewer said, I can't get more than 10 songs to be recognized in a playlist. And you can only create playlists in MusicMatch player. I've tried every combination plus over 1 hour on tech support. They said they were going to get back to me... Immediately ask to talk to a supervisor because level 1 support is useless. There is only one way to play more than 10 songs and that is to play everything in your MusicMatch library. And you can't see the songs in your playlist on the unit, only on your computer. Though you can search by id3 tag for artist, album, genre, etc., you can't play everything by that artist or every song on the album; just one song. This device is effectively useless for playing your mp3 or wma files.On the positive side, it will pick up a lot of Internet radio stations; but not all stations. There isn't any rhyme or reason as to when a station will play. And it doesn't support Real Audio or Window Media streaming media formats.If I don't hear back from tech support, I will be returning the unit within a week of purchasing it. Based on what other reviewers have said, I'm not holding my breath.
The devise works pretty well and the display isn't too bad either. But I wasted about a week trying to get this to work. Coby's support was abosolutely terrible. Emails to their support site with the details of the problems only resulted in automated messages from a computer with suggestions of what to try. Even reporting back that I've tried all their suggestions resulted in the same response. Their final suggestion was to have me go buy another USB cable and see if it resolves the problem. I later found out that many of these devises are packaged with bad USB cables. I used one from my camera and it finally worked.
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.
I picked these up because I like to run and thought some lightweight headphones would be more comfortable for longer runs. I was wrong. These are indeed extremely lightweight but that's not a good thing. They never stay in place and I am constantly readjusting them. They always feel like they are about to fall off of my head. It's very annoying and I have already stopped using them for this reason.If you're considering some lighter headphones for working out with, it's just not worth it to save a gram here or there in weight. Headphones like these are never really heavy in the first place, so just get some normal ones and skip these.Sound quality was fine. I don't expect theater quality sound from any pair of cheap headphones.
I ordered this to use with my computer and it does work well and is comfortable. But when I tried to plug it into my cell phone, it cuts out and is unreliable. If you are using this with a computer, it is a good buy, but it does not go between the computer and cell phone well, in my experience.
This item was ordered in April. My American Express account has been charged for the full price of the item. As of May 31, it has not been received. This is very bad service
I bought this frame from Best Buy as a Mothers Day gift for my mom. It was on sale for about $70, which was a good deal. My mom's not a very technical person so I needed the frame to be easy to set up. It was - simply insert your memory card and "Voila" instant picture show! My mom was fascinated by the moving pics, but I knew I had made a mistake in the selection when she started asking "why is that one so dark?" or "I can't see that one so good." I knew that she was referring to the poor picture quality due to the frame's low resolution and pixelation.In a nutshell, if you're closer than 3 feet to the frame, the photos look dark and lose alot of the detail. This was a major disappointment. The fact that it has to be plugged in all the time was also a detractor, but not a deal breaker for me. I had to read the instructions the first time to access the frame's menu options but that was no biggie.Overall - It's just an ok product. It will give you the functionality and flexibility expected from a digital frame, but the picture quality leaves alot to be desired. I'm shopping for a replacement at this very moment - I think my mom deserves better than just "ok". I'll probably go with the Philips or Kodak easy share as their reviews are pretty good.
Modem is not compatible with cable internet, description it as being compatible with cable internet. Cable tech representative could not get the item to work.
very small and clips to the strap. I liked that. It is limited as to how much control you have over the shutter and it is not dependable. I bought this to photograph fireworks this July and I'm afraid I will have to pick up another, cable style shutter release.
MDR-E828LP is a much better. I brought both. MDR-W08L is not comfortable. Feels like it is going to come off any second. Sound is not good. I will not buy this one again.
Poorly advertised and misleading. Didn't work in my printer when it said it would. Interrogating customer service. Expensive returns. Will sell on Ebay instead.
They are so light weight I feel like I have to hold them on. The fit is odd too. The speakers face away from the ear canal. I guess I will keep looking for a good headset to run with.
I will never order thing cartridge here again. It made a mess and was not what I wanted. I am very unhappy.
The sound quality is so bad...especially when volume level is increased...no equalizer options so can't adjust the bass, treble etc.,No holes to hang somewhere....poor design so it just rolls out if I try to place in a table....And it looks like eyes of some alien from mars....so bright blue light, disturbing eyes at night...pluses are quick delivery and cheap cost....I am using it to hear audio books...(and for music I bought an some other product).....Best option is to put some +20$ and go for some popular + good speakers available in the market...If you want to hear good music with decent bass + treble + balance...it is not worth...
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.
PRO- Adds a potentially reasonable amount of protection.CONS- So does an expired condom. It doesn't matter how well this protects the lens' surface if you can't actually take good images with it attached. If that wasn't the case, why would anyone by something other than a lens cap?SUMMARY:You get what you pay for, and maybe even a little less.RATING BREAKDOWN:- Good protection at a great price, which is job one for a UV filter: 5 Stars- Super-ultra-spectacularly crappy glare control: -4 Stars- Allowed me to work an expired condom reference into a review in a context-appropriate manner: +1 StarTHE REVIEW:This is an inexpensive filter that's also cheap. The glass is stable and mounted securely to the metal ring, so I'm sure it will do the most important job a UV filter can do: protect the lens from incidental scratches and light impacts.However, in terms of optical quality, this filter sucks. Part of the problem is the 67mm barrel. The other part of the problem is the cheap optical coating. It doesn't reduce glare;It enhances it.This isn't very noticeable until shooting into direct light in low-light... such as shooting people in front of things like Christmas trees. The light goes in the filter, hits the lens, bounces off the treated layer, hits the backside of the filter and stays there. Whatever specks of light you have out in front will stay there as ghosted &#34;lightows&#34; (I couldn't think of the technical word, so I figured a lightow is like like a shadow, only with lights instead of shade).As a base layer of protection: excellent. As an addition that will lend itself to any quality other than detrimental: excellent.
the charger was very cheap so I thought I would give it a shot, but it didn't even last 2 weeks before it got a short in the wire and I had to start wiggling and bending it all sorts of crazy positions to get it to work. Very poorly made and the cord is very very short! I found an other charger here on Amazon that was very inexpensive and worked better than this one.Apple iPod USB Travel Kit with Car Charger, Travel Adapter & Cable
I recently purchased the audiovox mp1000 because of the small size and ease of operation. I also bought additional memory with a 32mb sandisk mmc card which didn't work, so I sent it back and recieved another one which also didn't work. Discussing this with audiovox, they have had alot trouble with sandisk mmc (approx... amazon) but not with the audiovox memory card (also made by sandisk;...). a suspicious person might wonder why this would be, as they look identical. A memory disk from audiovox is coming but I thought this may be important information for someone interested in the same scenario.
I intend to replace them with some speakers that shound good quite soon.
Prior to purchasing he Elixim ex-z1050, I did extensive research on various cameras and decided on the casio because of it's size, 10mp, and the best shot feature. I purchased this camera to replace my old sony DSC-V1, which took amazing pictures. My husband wanted a camera that was more compact/pocket sized. We just got back from a vacation in Las Vegas. The pictures that were taken during the day were GREAT!! The pictures taken at night using the best shot feature were TERRIBLE!! The night pictures were very blurry. I took it in to a camera shop in Vegas and they told me to disregard the best shot feature and use the standard setting. This helped reduce the blurriness, but took away from the color of the photo. This camera is useless to me! I will be returning it! When I first had trouble with the camera I thought that maybe I had purchased a defective camera. I spoke with a friend who recently received an elixim (different model) as a gift and had the same problem when she was used the best shot feature at night.
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.
This router seems to have a range of about 12 feet. Seriously. I recommend the similar SMC wireless router.
I've had mine since October. I never dropped it, and always kept it in a drawer when not in use. Despite these precautions, the play button stopped working, and the casing is falling apart.Save your money and get something sturdier.
Buy a Saitek. I have no had three Logitech Joysticks, two of them Extreme 3D's and all three have burnt out in no more than 6 months. Both times, the device will fail to be recognized in a fully functional usb port making the joystick useless.I've had a Saitek now for over a year and have had not a single issue with it.Avoid these unless you're looking to buy another one in 6 months. Along with the USB issues, this stick becomes loose and drifts after minimal use. If you're a heavy Flight Sim junky, this stick is poor quality. Recommend you spend the 100 bucks on a better stick as you'll be spending that much anyway to replace this stick.
Despite saying "high resolution" the pictures are very grainy and the contrast is awful. This is supposed to have the same resolution as the 8" Westinghouse frame, but the picture quality between the two doesn't even compare. After comparing both of them side by side, I'm really disappointed in this frame. I'll be returning it and getting another of the Westinghouse brand frames.
After trying various fixes, new batteries, new CD, CD cleaner, I've come to the conclusion that my CD player is dead. I'm assuming it's the drive mechanism or the motor since it no longer makes a spin up sound or vibration.Other than that this was an okay CD player. The volume was a little lower than other CD players I've had, making it hard to hear on the noisier parts of my daily train ride. I also thought the MP3 display / controls were a little difficult to use, but I've been spoiled by my computer's MP3 player I suppose.
When my Apple keyboard drowned in a few drips of coffee, I was on the lookout for a hardy replacement. I settled on the ICEKEY after reading many good reviews. But for all its positive qualities, the one thing that drives me absolutely insane is when the keys stop working, and I have to unplug and plug it back in to the USB port. I don't understand why this happens, because the mouse that is attached to the USB port on the keyboard does not stop working. Only the keys. This sounds like a minor inconvenience, but I have to crawl under my desk, in pantyhose and a skirt, getting tangled in dusty computer cables, trying desperately in the darkness to find the correct cable to unplug/replug. It is a MAJOR HASSLE. Plus, the cable that comes with the keyboard is WAY TOO LONG. Do they think I need to bring my keyboard with me into the next room? I would rather have a shorter cord with optional extender. Also, the extra USB port on the keyboard does not work with my USB Flash drive. I never had that problem with my Apple keyboard.The keyboard has a great feel, but the bugginess is so irritating, I really wish I had just gotten another Apple keyboard.
I am using this cable to hook a MacBook Pro to my TV. On all black / scenes of uniform color there is a very noticable amount of moving speckles ("snow"). When using another brands 6' cable the quality is fine, so I assume it is this cable or its length. This cable is unusable for my purpose.
I received this hard drive as a Christmas gift about two years ago and after only a year and a half of use it is no longer working! According to the packaging it was supposed to be an external hard drive. I'm a student and I wanted one of these to back up my images and papers. It sat in the box for about six months after I got it, until I finally got around to transfering the files over to it. From the very beginning I had some concerns about it because once the images were transfered to the LaCie they never seemed to display with the same quality as when they were on my computer's hard drive (even though I transfered them at full resolution). The USB cord was only about four inches long but since I had a few spares that were longer I was able to correct that problem. Also both the power cord and USB cord connections were very loose so even a slight shift or nudge would cause them to come out. This resulted in a loss of data on a couple of occasions. Although it is very quiet (except for making strange clicking noises every 15 mins or so), it also seems to run extremely hot. I would have gladly tolerated additional noise and a less attractive design if it meant having a better fan and more air vents! Occasionally the hard drive would just "shut down" without warning, which I assume was due to it overheating although I rarely left it on for more than a few hours at a time. But by far the most irritating thing is that it has now quit working entirely! My computer does not recognize it (it doesn't even show up) and although it will turn on, it doesn't seem to be "powering up" all the way. The indicator light on the front now glows yellow instead of red. I expected this thing to work longer than a year and a half (especially since I took pretty good care of it) but now I can not access my files. Although most of my work is also backed up on dvds, the more recent stuff and the digital alterations that I made to some of my more recent images was not! So I would not recommend this product to anyone who needs it to last more than one year. If you do decide to purchase it I recommend that you back up all of your work daily or at least weekly and don't leave copies of things on the LaCie that you don't have copied elsewhere because it can stop working at anytime without warning!
I thought this was a great idea and bought one. But after having it installed for 5 months I do not think it works. The computer calling places still call...do they simply ignore the outgoing beep? Did all the telemarketers get wise to this and simply ignore it? They must because the calls won't stop.
I can echo the comments re the paper feed. I've been using the 450 since December 2004, and it worked great at first. Especially pleasing was the wireless bluetooth connection to my iPAQ. But, as others have indicated there is a problem with paper jams and feed in general. Sometimes it thinks it's out of paper when there are 4-5 sheets still in the tray. Lately, even though I've cleaned the cartridges, it has been dropping large ink blotches on the print-outs that I can get to feed. Frustrating! Had real possibilities...
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.
If you buy anything overtly marketed as edgy and cool, you deserve what you get, and which do you want, a product that works as expected and is priced reasonably, or a product that is overpriced and bought by people to show off?Remember - In good design, form follows function. In bad design, sheeple follow form.
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.
The sound on these was okay, I agree with some of the other reviews that mid-range was lacking, and I wasn't blown away by the bass. My problem was that the wire right above the connector frayed and broke after 1.5 months of daily use, first one side went quiet then the other. Really disappointed in how quickly they stopped working.
I purchased this cable to hook my Dell XPS m1710 to my Mitsubishi 720p projector. The first cable i got was showing a red distorted picture on my projector and no picture at all on my samsung lcd panel.I went to exange the cable and got one wich was working but there were no blue color on the screen. So i went to get my money back but they insist on trying a third cable, testing it on their own laptop and screen in the store. I was working goog this time.I may have bough 2 cable that had problem in the manufacturing process, maybe the only 2 bad cable in the line but it was very frustrating.I agreed with the reviewer complaining about the package. There is an easy pull tab on the rear of the package, but it only give you acces to the middle of the cable, the connector are stuck in the front of the packaging, so you have to use a combination of knife, scissor and patience to pull it out, very frustrating after the 3rd time.No more belkin cables for me, never again.
I've been using this Kensington 7-port hub for several months now and couldn't ask for more. I routinely use it to connect several portable USB drives at the same time without a problem. Portable drives, of course, are bus-powered; so this kind of use is the definitive test as far as I'm concerned. The Kensington hub never misses a beat. Highly recommended.UPDATE: Unfortunately, my Kensington 7-port hub died suddenly a month after the warranty expired. Kensington tech support was not at all helpful. I replaced it with a 7-port Newer Technology hub from OWC. The new hub is smaller and has a more robust power supply. I'm done with Kensington. Their tech support was pitiful and a simple device like a USB hub should absolutely NOT die after only one year of use.
I bought this scanner because of the simplicity and ease of use. But after less than a year, the scanner became practically useless. Scans would take up too much disk space, copies were crappy and the software was confusing to configure and use. Also, Visioneer software loads itself into memory at boot up and slows down system performance. It would not operate properly on certain Windows operating systems and worst of all, Visioneer would not provide new driver for it. Also, though Visioneer makes a decent scanner, despite the flaws, they do not provide any support that is easy on inexpensive to access. You cannot email them, there is no 800 number and the long distance number that you must call has a significant wait time at your expense.
I tried to /make/ it fit, but this sleeve was just too tight for my laptop --and the trying left me with several zipper scratches on the top of my poor baby.
This mouse is designed horribly bad !! It opens fine when it is new, but as soon as you put in the batteries, it refuses to open. I suspect that the designers of this mouse did not think about trying to open it when the batteries are in .. I would not recommend it to anyone, unless you want a use and throw mouse.I thought Kensington was a good company. Did not expect this from them. I will stay away from their products henceforth.
It's an ok camera. The pictures tend to suck because of the ridiculous blur you get. I also can't figure out how to get it to work as a webcam. The instructions don't tell how, which makes it worse. Don't get this camera. There are much better ones you can get for a bit more money, that won't cause you problems.
I'd bought not 3025L, but 3025C and was very disappointed. After the modem initialization system often buzzes for 5 seconds and doesn't connect. I need try 4-5 times to receive stable connection. But when connection is stable, speed is about 50K.
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!
I bought the whole huge spindle of memorex cd-r and they will not record....what a rip off! I would rate it zero if they let me.
Yes it's a cool product. But it's essentailly disposable technology starting at $300 a pop. The battery is NOT replacable, it's internal and will cost you price of a new one to &quot;repair&quot; it. They are involved in at least 5 class action lawsuits regarding this issue. Also they advertise the battery runs for 8hrs.....that's if you just turn it on and let it run..not pressing any buttons or using the backlight etc. We've used ours with what I consider normal use and found it only last about 3.5 hrshttp://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/Flashy product with poor design flaws.
I recieved this radio a few days ago and at first thought it was worth the price. If you try to raise the sound any higher than half volume it starts to sound scratchy. You have to move the radio around a bit to get a good reception, and the anntenna is annoying just hanging their like a piece of loose string on a shirt. I accidently dropped the radio from a hight of 2 feet, then I had to say "Goodbye to my $50 investment. Piece of junk. It should be able to withstand a drop test of about 3 feet, at least. Save your money folks.
I have no complaints about the sound quality of these headphones. It is a pity though that they were not made to last - after only about 3 years of light office use the plastic shielding on the cable shows signs of cracking and the leatherette cushion on the headband has fallen off. The headphones still sound good though.
I purchased this TV three years ago. Like many of you, I did my research prior to buying this TV and decided on a Samsung based on the reviews found here. For the first year or so the TV worked great. Then it mysteriously turned on/off by itself. That problem stopped and a year or so later it developed a new problem...makes a clicking noise when I turn it on. At first the clicking noise lasted for a few minutes. It now takes more than 20 MINUTES for the picture to come on. Once it's on it's fine, but who wants to run the TV 24/7 to avoid the 20 minute start up time?!?!Will NOT buy another Samsung!!
SUMMARY: This projector is a joke in terms of color accuracy and black levels/details. I played with it for a few days, finally gave up, and sent it back.If you like Infocus then you would be way better by looking at their entry level DLP model (4805). I personally can swear by Optoma though - I have owned two Optomas (H55 and H31) and I have loved them both since more than 3 years ago. Take a look at H31 or their higher resolution models (HD72 or higher if money is not a big issue and you watch HD programming and want every detail to stay there).DETAILS.After owning Optoma H55 projector (1024x768, DLP) for three years I bought this SP5000 when Optoma's lamp went over its 2000 hours. My main reasoning was DVI/HDCP input (H55 is not HDCP compliant) and I was hoping that the LCD technology could be at least not too far behind. Man, how wrong I was.First I was trying to get Infocus's DVI connection work. No luck. Infocus's proprietary DVI-M1 connector requires Infocus-supplied $XXX adapter (yet another joke, $XXX?). I tried to get by and got a third party adapter for 1/3 of the price but it did not work (even though it was specified as completely M1 and HDCP compliant). I gave up, sent the adapter back, and used a component connection.Now, bad things come in a package. My second issue was that SP5000 had simply terrible colors out of the box (white balance was not there at all). I tried to calibrate it with AVIA calibration DVD for 4 (!) hours and then I gave up yet another time as whatever I did could improve white balance a bit but resulting image still looked bad.I tried to watch Star Wars Episode I. Dark underwater scenes looked horrible with weird colors (with even visible brightness modulation all over my then 84" DaLite gray (1.0) screen). Shadows... well, there was NO shadows actually, but whatever was supposed to be shadows had NO details in them and looked light gray instead of black. Highlights looked overblown, and the whole picture was a bit blurry (yes, the image was focused just fine, it was video itself that looked this way after 480p to 720p upconversion).And let me tell you the same DVD looked very, very good on Optoma H55 connected to Denon DVD-2910 player using component input (I used exactly the same setup but Optoma H55 was replaced with Infocus SP5000).I ended up sending SP5000 back and bought another Optoma (H31). Let me tell you this is what I call excellent colors... After 10 min of calibration and further refinements during watching many DVDs I got it not just simply right but every time I see skin tones from a good DVD I silently say wow to myself.Shadow details were simply outstanding on Optoma H31. If I watch a DVD on 16:9 screen and there are aspect ratio black bars (right and left of the image in 4:3 format or top/bottom for 2.35:1 movies) then when a scene goes dark I simply cannot tell where my image border is. And this all is in a completely dark room... There were so many fine gradations of black in H31 where SP5000 displayed a plain dull gray image...Not to mention DVI worked out of the box on H31.My the only dislike with H31 was initially its screen door effect (I could see pixel borders at 12 feet with 92" screen, which - to be honest - is overkill and is not recommended). It was easily solved by slight defocusing though (did not decrease image sharpness or lowered video quality, just removed visible pixel barriers).Of course, if this is your first projector and you simply did not have a chance to see anything else you might even like SP5000. It's bright at least.And yes, I paid for my H31 less than SP5000 costs (and would even pay much more for the quality it provides).Good luck in your projector hunting.
In spite of having 6 colors to print with, the Epson prints look faded and washed out. They look grainy. I agree with all of the Consumer's Reports reviews that have listed the HP portable printers above the Epsons and Canons in print quality. (Go to the library and see for yourself). When you look at the photos side by side you will see how much brighter and clearer the HP photos are.I suggest you do what I did and take one of your favorite photos into the store and print it out on a Canon, Epson and HP. After all, you are the only one that needs to be pleased. You can also decide whether it is more important to store your photos it a bottle of water, or for them to look great and last a long, long time. I bought an HP 475. It is smaller than the Epson deluxe, prints 4x6s, 4x12s and 5x7s, stores photos on its hard drive and will even show them on a TV with a remote control. I think it is very cool when traveling or at family get togethers.The Epsons are so big and heavy and ugly looking. I think Epson is still trying to live on their past glory. BUY THE HP 385 OR 475. Either one is better than this printer.
Although a search in Amazon lists this keybooard as compatible with HX 4705, it is not. There is no way to align the IR port of the keyboard with that of the HX 4705. I had to return mine and pay for return shipping charges because Amazon probably does not think that they are misleading their customer. BEWARE.
This cable is awful. Would not charge my phone or GPS which share the same connector. I could transfer data but it wouldn't carry enough juice to charge.I bought a nice OEM motorola cable and it has worked perfectly.
I've had Epson C82, C84 and CX 4600 Printers and they "ALL" have the same problems = INK CATRIDGES that don't work or tell me the right amount is left in the Cartridge! Printer dies due to Ink Cartridge failures!Robert F.
Takes great pictures, but its one big failing is that its painfully s-l-o-w power up and focus makes it useless for candid people shots. My cheap little Casio digicam is three times faster on the draw. I kept Coolpix for a couple of months and then got rid of it. I lost too many shots.
The first two chapters of the book are informative and enjoyable, however, once certain programming concepts come into play (objects, properties, methods, etc.) there is an inexplicable lack of definition and explanation! The teaching style is driven by example, with no break (even for a few pages) to explain the dynamics of these key concepts in plain english. Any reader new to VBA or OOL (such as myself) will find him/herself left in the dark once they hit chapter three. I can only assume that a certain level of basic OOL understanding is expected, but we are never warned of this... until now!
Very poorly constructed. While the vehicle was parked it came off the window and bounced to the floor. Two parts of the plastic broke rendering it completely useless.
I purchased the Sentry HO2.1 headphones a week ago. Beside the fact that it requires batteries to work, they seem like a great deal. The problem: The set that I have are picking-up radio interference. As soon as I turn it on and plug into a device I can hear the same radio station clear as a bell. The strange thing is I don't even have to plug it into a device; I can just touch the metal contact of the cord to most large metal objects in the house and listen to this one radio station! I think its some manufacturing defect causing these headphones to behave as a simple bandpass filter and since it has its own power source it just amplifies the interference. Regardless of the cause, it is an extremely annoying problem since no mater what I'm listening to there is always faint gospel music playing in the background! Folks I kid you not. I am willing to accept that this is a defect only in the pair that I have, though I would not bet on it.
These JVC's don't last. I have had to repair it twice in a 3 three span.
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.
These are the worst sounding earbuds that I have ever put in my ears that cost over USD2.99I mean, they really sound cheap and juvenile.I really feel cheated and would never purchase this product again.
The mouse is great, perfect size, very responsive and easy to use.The keyboard is basically a piece of crap. Out of the box the keys were louder then an Apple IIe. The space bar jams frequently and the keys all wiggle, I want my money back.The keyboard is quite attractive but it ends there. The only reason I rated this product more then a one is because of the steller mouse (which I'm hoping will hold up)
I bought this product about a year ago. Within 6 months of using the product, the auxiliary cable started going out. It didn't take long thereafter for it to just stop functioning altogether. The sound quality is relatively adequate for the price I paid (&lt;$35). Most similar products in a close price range will produce the same sound.I did purchase the speakers due to their aesthetic value. When I realized the AUX cable came attached to the subwoofer, I figured the speakers could still be used on their own. However, they fail to function apart from the rest of the unit.Now, the product is sitting on a shelf, collecting dust, waiting for the day when they will either be thrown out, or repaired.Oh, and don't pay more than 40 bucks for them, if you ARE going to buy them.
So far I've got it to turn on just long enough to find out the FM transmittor is completely worthless. Even holding it up against my radio (using a frequency that works fine with other XM devices) it still doesn't transmit a strong enough signal. Other than that the screen has been frozen constantly. Worthless device.
&quot;2 weeks and I have receive nothing, nowhere to contact&quot;
Product did not work out of the box.I took it apart and soldered the power wire on. Then it worked fine. Does seem to have lower volume then I expected. I have to turn the volume on my sandisk clip all the way up.
Cheaply made! Does not fit together correctly! The entire rack wobbles around and is not sturdy!
The price and reviews looked good, so I gave it a shot. It kept cutting in and out. What's the point of having a headset that only partially works? I thought it might be my old phone, so I bought a $10 headset at target. That works fine. I'm glad to find out I don't need a new phone - bummed I lost $10 on this purchase though. I'm a little baffled by all the good reviews, but this was my experience.
Though I could almost live iwth the laptop-style design of this attractive keyboard, I could not live with the extra-friction surface the keys were given (which I understand was not part of the keyboard as originally made). I ended up going back to the Apple-supplied keyboard, and the search continues.
This product does not make a reliable connection. I bought it to switch sound between my xbox and pc, and it only worked when connecting to the PC. Frustrating, to say the least. If anyone knows of a product that actually works, I'd love to hear about it.
I've had my CLP300 for about a year-and-a-half. I was initially impressed -- was easy enough to set up and print quality was good. But...Well, first of all, to be fair, some pros:- Print quality was initially pretty good. HOWEVER, if you're expecting low-end LASER printers to rival a decent inkjet on photos, you're sorely mistaken. This printer did a fine job printing graphs, charts, color text, etc. But no way will ANY color laser in this price range give you the photo quality of, say, a Canon inkjet.- It's easy to change toner cartridges. Open the front, pop out the old cartridge, pop in the new. They should all be this easy. (And you can buy compatible [3d party] cartridges for less than a third the price of OEM.)For those of you who have had paper problems, read this carefully:Switch to a better quality paper! I gave up using 20-pound paper in ANY printer years ago, and I've NEVER had a problem with ANY printer since. I usually buy Staples 24-pound paper; you can often get it on sale for little more than the 20-pound; you'll like the quality immediately.So I haven't had any paper feed problems with the Samsung. Not with my 24-pound stock, nor even with heavier paper, going right up to a few runs I made on 65-pound card stock, for some small tent cards.Unfortunately, ONE BIG CON that brings this printer down to its 2-star rating (and I'm being generous):The BLACK print has deteriorated dramatically. It's awful. Irregular, fading, sometimes difficult to read some words. Almost as bad as an inkjet with a clogged print head. The internet is full of complaints about uneven black print, no matter what settings (or paper) you use. (Ironically, the color quality continues to be okay.) It appears to be poor design and quality of the imaging unit -- but given the cost to replace it, why bother? And given that black is the most important "color," what good is this printer?Lest you think I had worn out the original components, this has all happened while the printer still has very low "mileage." In fact, the print quality deteriorated while still on my original set of toner cartridges. Changing to a new set (even though the originals still weren't empty) as well as a new toner waste cartridge made no difference. Nor did Samsung's diagnostics (including Dr. Printer), nor updating drivers, nor experimenting with settings. No difference at all. (I even hooked it up to a different computer. Same problem.)So while I can still print occasional items with color text or line art as well as emails and other items of little consequence, my default printer is a couple of Canon inkjets (AIOs) that are cheaper, MUCH better quality and virtually trouble-free. (Yeah, they're slower than lasers, but that's not important for me. YMMV.)Message to Samsung: if you make a mistake, admit it. Your technical design and quality failed you, but since you won't admit it and make good on it, you're losing a lot of customers. Including me.Bottom-line: Great potential, but poor delivery. My main criterion for rating a printer is -- get ready -- print quality. And that's enough for me to swear off Samsung's laser printers. The comments I've read here and elsewhere on the net make it clear that Samsung has little (if any) interest in making good on their printer problems or on customer service in general. Maybe that's to be expected for a low-end product -- but a "little guy" like me can't afford to take another chance.I was lucky: I bought my CLP300 on Black Friday, so cheaply that I don't feel bad "recycling" it. And looking elsewhere in the future.What do y'all think?
Not that it matters to most people since some reviewers are idiots and still tout that they are MCSE or whatever, but I am actually a Computer Support Specialist/Tech and have owned the MX5000 for about a month now. Where I work, our sister computer department's Senior Technicians and Director use the MX5000. The director (who seems to know everything from Ghost multi-casting with PXE, to VB, to administering Active Directory) hates this set. Take that as you wish.INSTALLATION:Test system 1:-Dell Optiplex GX280 (USB keyboard & mouse -only- [no ps/2])-P4 3.4Ghz-1GB DDR RAM-USB 2.0-SATA-I 80GB HDD-onboard audio-onboard video-Windows XP Pro SP2-using Logitech's included Bluetooth drivers (you can choose the Windows Bluetooth or the Logitech drivers upon installation)-Setpoint v2.46cTest system 2:-Epox 8krai mobo-Athlon xp 3200+-1GB DDR RAM-USB 2.0-SATA-I 250GB HDD-Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy2 NX USB-ATI Radeon 9600XT-Windows XP Pro SP2-currently using the Windows Bluetooth driver.-Setpoint v2.46c upgraded to v2.60 build 606-(previously used Logitech Wireless RF mouse and keyboard)I first installed this set at work (test system 1) with the default/reccomended settings. The intallation guide/sheet is easy to follow but is not comprehensive, and has a pathetic troubleshooting section which is incredibly lacking as your set probably won't work on the first shot. This set desperately needs a real (exhaustive) manual.Following the instructions, I installed my set on the Dell. It didn't work without fighting with it. I ended up using Remote Desktop from another machine to get it working, lol. If you have any system monitoring software like Kerio Personal Firewall, WinPatrol, CyberHawk, MS AntiSpyware/Defender, InstallWatch, Spybot Search & Destroy's 'Tea Timer', or SafetyNet running, for the love of sanity (your's) turn them off! and keep them from running on boot untill you get your set properly installed.) You should also keep your old corded keyboard and mouse (preferably USB) on hand so you can use them in tandem with the MX5000 for when you have issues, and especially since Setpoint (even the new one) will crash on occasion and you'll otherwise have to do a hard reset.At work I had the Dell GX280 sitting on my desk right next to my monitor and keyboard/mouse. I'll get back to this point as it is significant. The one issue I had was the keyboard and/or mouse would fail to work after reboot and i would have to do the step-by-step turn off, turn off, unplug, plug, turn on, connect, turn on, connect, dance every reboot. This didn't bother me because i leave my systems on usually so i didn't mind. I did later though because energy rates are flying skyhigh soon and i need to be able to put my PC to sleep. The Setpoint 2.60 build 606 seems to fix that issue coming out of hibernation, boot, or stand by, at least if you use the Windows Bluetooth driver.I liked the set after a days use and decided to buy it since my old RF set was showing it's age. (and i really liked the mouse!)At home i ran into setup hell as i have every free system monitoring software known to man on my box because i'm anal about being 100% malware/spyware free. What happened was that my softwares asked permission to run like 10 different actions from Setpoint and at the time only my keyboard was working and i couldnt navigate to the all the pop-up boxes and click allow on everything before actions were blocked. So again, turn them off!After that nightmare i would not only get flaky connections coming out of hibernate, standby, or from a reboot, but also from just logging back into my system from the logon screen. Again, fixed in latest Setpoint at least when using the Windows BT drivers. I keep saying this because i haven't tried the included drivers with the new Setpoint version, only with the older revision. The Setpoint install will give you an option to choose the Windows or Logitech Bluetooth driver, it will recommend the Logitech one over the one included with Windows, don't listen to it, choose the Windows driver for sanity's sake.You had also better be prepared to download and install the massive 100MB+ Setpoint update. I feel bad for you 56K-ers i really do. Go ahead and download the update, i'll be here tomorrow for you buddy.... Back? ok. Now you should be all setup and working ok.The last two things that annoyed me to no end was that the keyboard needed to type a 4 digit security key into Setpoint before it worked, and i couldn't enter the CMOS settings on boot up initially. Sometimes the keyboard filled out the security code automatically, sometimes it didn't. The Director's set from our sister department wouldn't even let him type in the code at one point. Bad design.Btw, Setpoint uses 20MB of RAM. This is far too hefty and should be 1/4 that, especially for something that -should- be basically usable with little more than a PnP USB driver.CONFIGURATION:The Setpoint software allows you to configure your MX5000 set fairly well but it is far from a modder's wet dream. Some of you may be thinking that since it's the same LCD as the Logitech G15 gamers keyboard, that you can use something like LCDStudio to mod your LCD screen, not. Although, it does let you completely re-configure the default application launch hotkeys and does an impressively good job at figuring out how to execute play, stop, next back, on the touch pad for your media player regardless of what it is (it works with foobar2000!) Unfortunately, the volume touch slider needs work [and it won't work with foobar2000 ;( ], it's not sensitive enough and you have to stroke it several times to increase your volume. There should be a sensitivity setting for it. There should also be a button on the keyboard that lets you disable the touch sliders and buttons, i've accidentally launched my media player or muted my sound before.Another thing is that the LCD display critically fails at scrolling the song currently playing. It doesnt see but the comment that would scroll in Winamp to the right of the vizualisation. Dude, ID3v1/2 please! and get it to actually SCROLL and only one way or let me configure how it acts, not half the comment back and forth *sigh*.Another LCD annoyance is that if you leave Outlook open and the LCD displays the subject of your latest e-mail, it won't go away on the LCD if you read that e-mail, you have to clear it on the keyboard... Kind of dumb. They should at least have the keyboard clear the message after a selectable period of time if they don't want to break out the Outlook API book.GENERAL USEAGE:-keyboardThe Keyboard is nice with lots of spiffy configurable buttons. It's quiet and the lettering uses a sweet font. It also looks just plain sexy. The LCD is very cool even with the couple of annoying niggles i have with it. I would have liked a higher resolution LCD with a configurable display font but ohwell.But thank goodness Logitech moved the fraking Insert button! I don't know how many times i've accidentally hit the Insert button after an attempted backspace hit or a delete hit.The Numlock and Scroll Lock buttons have been removed. Numlock is now perpetually on.They made the delete key bigger which was a good idea, but they shuffled the home, end, and page up/down keys. This put a kink in my usage for a bit untill i got used to it. I use the home and end keys a lot.-mouseThe first thing i noticed about the mouse was that it was amazingly comfortable to grab (yay!)and also heavy (boo). But the scroll wheel was awesomely sensitive and easy rolling and the cruise button was a godsend. Sidescroll is cool as well but I havnt used it yet :-P. The application switcher is nice to have because you can configure it for other things but Alt-Tab with the Windows TaskSwitcher Powertoy does the same job better.The first thing that annoyed me was that the mouse was almost completely discharged out of the box so I had to leave it on the charger after setting it up and had to wait to play and tinker. The Keyboard on the other hand uses good ol' AA batts so the lights were all green for that one. The mouse battery is an internal rechargable Li-Ion but you can't really take it out. There are screws in the thing so if you have to you can get into the guts for a coke accident rescue or something, but they are under the glide feet and the underside label which is annoying. Why couldn't they have used 2 AA and 1 AAA, or 3 AAA Ni-MH? It's already heavy, if they arent going to lighten it up why not use standard (replaceable) batts for the same weight? Senseless. The mouse battery life is short because it uses a laser but just cradle it at the end of your day and it will be fine.But There is one huge, glaring usage issue above all else that Logitech skimped on with this set. The Bluetooth reciever that comes with the MX5000 is absolutely craptastic. The effective range is less than 3 feet. For weeks I tried to figure out why my mouse was lagging half the time, i initially dismissed the range issue because i knew that even crummy type 1 Bluetooth recievers had a 33ft max range and even Logitech says up to 30ft range with this set, not. Remember before when i said that i had this set right next to the PC at work? At home my PC is on the floor on my left side with my mouse on my right. There is approx 4ft between the back of my PC (where my USB ports are) and the mouse. The other day I moved my mouse closer to the PC and it stopped lagging. Today i bought a USB cable extender and now my mouse works just dandy as it is now within 2ft of the reciever. If Logitech is going to give you a crummy weak reciever they should at least give you a USB extender like Belkin does with their cheap reciever. I also want to note that there are no other wireless devices nor a wireless network in proximity to my stuff, so the &lt; 3ft effective distance is quite realistic.It would have been nice if...:-The LCD was backlit and was of higher rez-The LCD could recognize True Type Fonts-Setpoint was written in C++-Setpoint had a smaller memory footprintSUMMARY:Good:1. Good number of features and configurable settings2. Wireless3. Coolness factor4. 1600 dpi resolution mouse (holy crap!)5. Molded mouse with the best scrolling ever.6. A sexy, quiet, slim keyboard with sleek lettering and layout.7. They moved the Insert button8. Numlock is always onNeutral:1. Scroll Lock no longer exists2. The Keyboard and mouse go into a low power mode after inactivity and it takes about 1-2 seconds for the mouse to wake up. The Keyboard may double type the first character typed coming out of low power mode. This is fine but should be selectable to turn off this mode.Bad:1. Setpoint software out-of-box is beta 1 build quality at best.2. The included Logitech BT driver is not as reliable as the Windows XP driver.3. The needed Setpoint update is massive (over 100MB).4. Setpoint can occasionally crash randomly5. The Bluetooth reciever range is pathetic and unacceptable.6. Devices as critical as these should only rarely flake out, these do so too often.7. It should have basic functionality of standard keys ALWAYS8. Broken curently playing display9. E-mail recieved message with subject won't go away after read or after a set period of time without canceling on the keyboard.10. You can't mod the LCD display because Logitech are pricks and won't release an SDK like they did with the G15.11. Volume touch slider not sensitive or adjustable.12. Can't turn off touch capability from keyboard.13. You shouldn't have to type a security code when connecting.The MX5000 has both good and bad points. Unfortunately, for me i feel that there is no overall benefit for purchasing this set instead of regular wireless which I had used previously with nary a single glitch (and it was cheaper). FOR THE AVERAGE COMPUTER USER i would definitely -not- reccomend this set. It is rife with frustrations trying to get it working consistently that would make most people want to throw it out of the window. Most people don't even know how to right-click or use the print screen button, this is too complicated.MY RECOMMENDATION:Wait for the next model
"Self-Help Nation" opens with a sad story: The author, Tom Tiede, having once been a bookstore owner, is called to a near-empty house to purchase a personal collection. There are hundreds of books, three-quarters of them self-help, almost all "hardcover, rush-out-and-buy first editions." Mr. Tiede estimates the owner spent $12,000 on these books over a period of four years. This hapless man had lost his business, his wife, and finally his home. Had he put that 12 grand toward mortgage payments he would perhaps at least still have his house. Sadder still was the fact that most of the books had bookmarks lodged only 20 or 30 pages in. Such was the catalyst for Tiede's diatribe against the purveyors of self-help and the suckers who buy their books.One of Tiede's favorite criticisms of self-help books is that they offer "common sense" advice that most of us have known from infancy. But what looks like common sense to him is news to a lot of people; a lot of us have holes in our upbringings, and weren't taught the value of, say, persistence, hard work, developing a strong will or maintaining a positive attitude. If people can learn these things from a book, that may not be such a bad thing.Tiede comes off as arrogant, and his book is sure to offend many people. There is good and bad in this book in about equal measure, an odd mixture of spite and compassion. Too bad it's impossible to give 2 1/2 stars. For example, he despises the entire Boom generation, but is keenly sympathetic to women and women's concerns. His overall attitude is that humans are flawed, but so what? Our problems aren't as big as they seem, and anyone who tells you otherwise is just trying to sell you something. So what if we get into bad relationships? We learn from them and move on. It's better than, in the quest for perfection, never having a relationship at all.In the second half of the book Tiede pauses from taking potshots at easy targets to make some pretty good points. One is that the problems addressed by self-help books are pretty inconsequential next to the "invisible, inescapable evilness" rampant in the world, real problems like chronic hunger; child labor; income inequality ("Fifteen percent of the world's people live in the twenty-two nations where the annual income is above $25,000. For everyone else, the average income is $600 a year"); war and the homelessness and statelessness that result; lack of affordable housing in the U.S.; and the billions of dollars spent on arms each year. This is in the chapter called "God's Help?". Tiede reserves a special scorn for quasi-religious self-help books because, to paraphrase, either God is not minding the store or he's on the wrong side. "For many, religious expectation is a tidy way to mislay personal responsibility....reason and goodness work just as well and they are commodities grown on earth."Ironically, the most enjoyable sections of the book are when Tiede gives advice of his own. "Like sex? Be grateful, undress, lie down, and practice. Don't like sex? Stop fussing, get a hobby [...] and quit wasting other people's time. Undecided? Undress, lie down, and so on...." He also advises readers to smoke pot! drink up! and get mad once in a while!If you've never cracked the spine of a self-help tome, this book will only confirm your prejudices. If you're the kind of person that thinks "Chicken Soup" and Dr. Laura books are good readin', your feelings might get hurt. If you're an individual who has read some of the small portion of self-help books out there that are actually helpful, you'll know that they promote the same notions that Tom Tiede advocates: self-reliance, critical thinking, kindness, a sense of humor. Whatever the case, you can probably skip this book.
The product did not work out of the box. Spent 2-3 hours on phone with tech support before they decided that it was defective. Not as easy to set up as they say. Amazon was great in that they sent out a new one without hasseling me about any thing.Dlink wanted me to pay shipping for defective product to return it to them :&lt;(. Havent tried the new one yet.
This comes with two calblesUSB- but this camcorder does not support USB streaming so you can tranfer from camcorder to computer using it ( sony support confirmed)AV- which generally laptop/desktop will not have ports for..so better shop around a product which has easy to transfer interface.. or be ready to spend another 30$ for ilink wire...
I bought this to have another power brick for my Powerbook.It is very lightweight and looks nice. However, it does NOT put out thenecessary 65W for a 15" or 17" Powerbook. System Profiler shows it asa 45W power supply. If all you need is 45W, it is very light and has aan iPod dock connector charger as well. I should also note that the oneI got had a power tip for the Powerbook that was quite loose -- it had tobe wiggled just right to even get the 45W.
Purchased this item to connect my Firewire 400 Epson printer my Firewire 800 Mac Pro tower. It did not work. Period.
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 :)
This battery did not work. It would not charge and when I contacted company to return they did not say how to return. They would only say to charge it for 8 hours. I had already told they I charged over 12 hours. I got took on this purchase!!
I bought these from sams club for [...] buck but even than they are not worth it. sound fades always for some reason. I had own altec before and now i bought a second pair. much happier with altecs : )
Probably the worst purchase I've ever made online :(. Totally my fault for buying based on appearance. Major complaint is there is no real audible noise cancellation. Add on top of that the already poor sound quality that exists even when there's no noise to cancel. It's also made for small heads - not even medium-small heads, small. So your poor ears will suffer from being smashed against the uncomfortable foam/plastic (the only thing that reduces any noise). The only thing it has going for it is the nifty neckband.
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 purchased the case along with my new Palm TX to protect it on trips or whenever carrying it. It's a metal shell with a molded plastic liner. The little plastic catch in the lid half, which keeps the case closed, never seemed to work quite correctly, requiring several sliding motions before it would click shut. On a trip on March 3rd, this very small lip of plastic molded into the case broke away. Now it has no catch to keep it closed. Since the case cost me about $24 new and I'd only get about half price for the return, I figure the broken little catch costs me too much to return. I'll use a rubber band around the case, reminding me how flimsy and insufficient the case closing mechanism is. Save your money and don't buy this case. I don't remember reading the reviews before I ordered it -- so there's a $24 lesson!
I purchased this item 8 months ago. At first it worked great, and it died two weeks ago. I called RCA for assistance and their customer service was poor. They can not look up product registration and they told me that I would have to use the receipt as the only means of proving when I purchased the item. I have one of the first model year DVD players that still works by Sony, and it still works like a charm. I purchased this item for it's price, just to find out it has an 8 month life expectancy, and RCA won't stand behind their product. I will never purchase RCA again, and encourage many others not to purchase RCA either based on experiance.
This armband is too large for my arm. I am a somewhat small woman, but not tiny. The armband only stays put if I'm wearing long sleeves. But more annoying, the only functions that work while the iPod is in the sleeve are pause/play, reverse and forward. The neoprene does not allow you to adjust volume, and the center and menu buttons are useless since you can't see the iPod screen when it's in the sleeve. I curse this armband daily.
This is the classic con job, of making a crappy product expensive, so that people would assume it must be good, because of the price.Stupidly, I bought these earphones at the original price of $100+ cause I thought it would last a long time and provide good listening quality. The quality was good, not great. The durability is the main problem here, after about 2 weeks there was static sounds whenever the cord was touched or moved, then one side stopped working intermittently, then stopped altogether. I am pissed off with this purchase. I've since bought some in-ear JVC ones for a fraction of the cost, and the sound quality is good. Once this JVC headset gives me 6months or so of use, I'd be satisfied, since it was so cheap.If you don't want to feel swindled, find another headphone!
This was my second Logitech joystick, my first being a WingMan Extreme Digital 3D, and these will be my last Logitech joysticks.So far as being low-budget, well designed, and comfortable, these sticks are exceptional. They even performed quite well in the first several months that I had them.However, I have had serious problems with both of my Logitech sticks over time. The 3D Pro hasn't degraded as far as the WingMan yet, but it's become nearly unusable on games like IL-2, where severe jitter near the dead-zone kills your ability to pull off shots, especially in the rudder control (twist handle). This jittering is gradual at first, but only gets worse. There's little more frustrating than being in a prolonged dogfight, and to get a decent shots ruined because the stick caused the plane's yaw to kick left repeatedly and unexpectedly (in the dead space of the twist). This stick might very well do fine with standard flight simulators, where a jitter like this really doesn't cause any problems in most flying situations, but for lining up for a one-time strafe or shot becomes impossible to do with any reliability, and comes down to sheer luck, rather than skill.I really, really wished this stick was more reliable. The layout is wonderful, design is simple, and it's rather comfortable... and I hoped the first stick I had was just a lemon, but with this one steadily heading the same direction, I cannot recommend avoiding this stick, and Logitech joysticks, enough.So, hoping this would be my last joystick buy in a while, I'm unfortunately back in the market for another. I haven't had a good round of IL-2 in a long time, and I'm itching to fly some more sorties.
Received this synch cable and plugged it into my iPad. After only the second time the little release button on the 30 pin cable end broke off. Now I can no longer use the cable because it won't release from the iPad. JUNK!!!
Maybe I just got a lemon, but the battery only lasted about 2 weeks and I was only using it about 2 hrs/week. As you can imagine, this was extremely frustrating...so I tossed it in the trash at the gym. The sound quality was fine, and it was tiny, but I couldn't get over it never working.
Certainly an economical way to add network attached storage to any SOHO environment. Plus, on-board SAMBA implementation allows device to participate in Microsoft Windows domain security.Buffalo made the financial decision to ship LinkStations with version 1.43 of the device firmware KNOWING FULL WELL THAT IT IS BROKEN. In fact, they tried to fix it by releasing 1.44, but that version was also buggy so they removed it from their website. Problems include: [1] HTTP server on device stops working after an hour or two (need to reboot to get it going again)... which means you can't configure the device!; [2] after same period of time one can no longer browse the device in Network Neighborhood and sometimes can no longer access file shares on the device (until it is rebooted.)Spoke with Buffalo customer service and they confirmed these problems are with firmware version 1.43 and they are confused as to why their management continues to ship devices with known problems.It would be a great device if the firmware worked - however, I find it very hard to trust Buffalo as a company knowing what I now know.
I alway ignore most negative reveiw about a product, becase I believe that People are just posting negative comment for fun. this is not the Truth with this Player.Please Don't Buy.Withing 3 hours (I swear &quot;believe me&quot;) the Play/Puase and Stop Button Flew off the Unit. I couldn't beleive it. I remember reading the Review and Think &quot;what did these guys do to make the buttons come off&quot; No I know. they didn't do anything. this Unit is Cheap A** Sh*T.I still use it, becuase I can't afford to buy another, buy I had to enlarge the play/ stop hole to allow me to stick a pen into the unit to touch the eletrical conponent to play and stop a song &quot;I swear&quot;
I bought this product to replace my lost Garmin nuvi 360. My friend recommended it to me and i thought it would outlive my expectations but then no. I am dismayed with the stand and/or connector. it's too long and not discrete. As you all know that gps are one of the "hot stuff" being stolen these days and with that kind of connector, you would increase the likelihood of your unit being stolen and storage wise, it'll need a big space in yout car. I was disappointed as well with data input, if you have garmin nuvi, you know what i mean. The unit never lasted my hand for 24hrs, i returned it back and got the same garmin nuvi i had before and it never failed to amaze me.
I purchased 3 Teen Tech Portable DVD players as christmas gifts for my 3 children. NOT ONE OF THEM WORKS. Three phone calls to the manufacture were not returned (though I was assured my call would be returned within one hour).
I understood when I purchased this item that I probably wouldn't get anything close to a 16 mile range for these walkie talkies, however, I didn't expect to only get 0.3 mile. We live in a residential area (no skyscrapers or large powerlines) and I was very disappointed when the signal went from clear to static after about 4 blocks. I called Motorola technical support and they indicated that was a common complaint.If range is a concern,don't waste your money on this product.
The Lomographic Starter Kit was mailed to me on time, but I did not receive batteries, the canister of film, or the box that says Holga by Lomography. I was happy when my package arrived, but now I'm disappointed. If you have the other items, I would appreciate them being sent to me. Thank you.
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.
The title of this item (Cables To Go 2456) says that it's gold, but the one I received, which had the correct number on the package, was definitely not gold or gold plated. It appears to have standard nickel plating (silver color). It's an OK piece, but not what it was supposed to be, and obviously not worth anything more than a cheap non-gold model because it is in fact a cheap non-gold model. It wasn't worth my effort to ship it back for a refund, but that's what it deserved.
I bought the unit to use with my Win XP platform and could not get the software to recognized the unit. There were no Website updates to download, no tips on using the unit with XP and documentation was terribly lacking in troubleshooting the unit.I reinstalled a virgin copy of XP with no luck as well as a Win98 with USB support and had the same problem.Emailing manufacturer resulted in no reply after 10 days and calling them kept me on the phone for 45 min on my dime. I was forced to return the unit before the the return warranty period expired.I suggest this unit not be used if you use XP and need manufacturer support.
I have been a big Sony fan for years, especially in regards to digital cameras. This camcorder was a big disappointment though. I dont mind paying the extra bucks coz its Sony, and its HDD and HD but I expected the same Sony quality that I have seen in their digital still cameras. The indoor video quality on the HDR-SR7 is extremely poor. Even in HD the video is very grainy. I have an 8 month old baby so I am going to be doing lots of indoor videos for years to come so I want something that produces good quality indoor video. This is not it.
I have 13 of these that I'm responsible for. They are, at best, functional, and at worst extremely problematic. I have had webview interface issues with about half of them, at least 2 of the 13 have GBIC issues. And several of them need to be restarted at least once every 6 weeks to keep them operating at peak efficiency.On the plus side, they're fast, they're cheap and they're POE seems to work quite well. They are relatively easy to use. But the problems I've had with them are so frustrating, I'll NEVER buy another Cisco small business switch again.
This curling iron is such a hassle because the on/off switch as well as the temperature setting buttons are on the handle, and every time I roll my hair I end up turning the curling iron off. Every time! I am ready to throw it away because of this. The setting buttons need to be in a different place. Very frustrating!!!
After I charged up the battery and attached it to the camcorder, turned it to camera and it was stuck in pause mode, couldn't figure out how to work the camcorder even with the instructions, I notified the seller and she promised she would get back to me after she looked into it. Still haven't heard from her. Now I am out money and still in need of a camcorder that works without breaking the bank. Total frustration from my end. Ugh!!!
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!
Both lenses were smudged, as if someone bought them, tried them, got them dirty, did a half hearted attempt at cleaning them, and then returned them and they were resold by Amazon. Very disappointed, as I wouldn't expect Amazon to resell returned items as "new", at least not without really checking them out.It's not like is was a small mark, they were clearly smudged, with a smear over more than half the filter. In addition, the wrapping was different, one in plastic, one in some tissue paper like wrapping. Really disappointed on this one.
Bought my first one several years ago and got to use it 4 times before it died. Auto Zone kindly allowed me to exchange it. The new one was used the day I got it and went to use it again about 2 months ago and got it out of its box and guess what, that's right. Not working. Pleased? I don't think so. It is the Schumacher model se-2151MA SPORTS POWER. Where's the power?
I understand that no one uses this film anymore, but fifty bucks for sepia pictures? I could make those pictures for free on my phone.
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.
the cd player was a big wast of money.I can't even use the mp3.It didn't come with anything.no instructions on how to use or what to get for the mp3.I suggest you return the item right away.
removing product from the packaging the "aluminum" covers came off in my hand had to crimp them back on, one of the ports was not seated correctly had to move some metal out of the way to plug in the cable. and the hub does not work the same way twice. it wont recognize my external drive. it powers on and off my ipod charging. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND i understand the price was right but it should operate as advertised.
I have got this Cooler but I am not hundred percent happy about it..It hardly cools the laptop and it makes so much noise, now I am buying another one from Antec which I used earlier and was very happy about its performance.
At a time when technology has advanced color printing quality, customer service just has not kept up. Canon, maker of some of the finest optical equipment in the world, has used advanced technology to produce a printer capable of amazing color print quality. The photos glow. Paper selection is critical as is the use of OEM inks. Black &amp; white printing is just not on the same par as the color. This must be a driver issue in that the black rendering on the prints looks great. I contacted Canon on this issue and got the run around. Here is where the enthusiasm gets trampled. I don't use this printer much as I have access to several laser units at work for critical and big jobs. When I do use it, I try to pool a set of color or plain text prints into one lot as this beast really sucks up the ink like an overweight SUV sucks gas. The evaporation rate on the inks is rapid as part of the quick dry feature. Canon does not warn you that idleness is costly. That being said, I have printed approximately 1 ream of paper on this, most either in draft or standard mode, and only around 35% of the pages being full page printouts. I have gone through about twenty 8 x 10 gloss photos, 1 t-shirt transfer and 6 of the new 4 x 6 Photo Paper Plus Glossy. This unit is on its 4th black ink tank, 3rd set of color tanks. The unit sat idle after our recent move to our new home for about 2.5 months. Upon setting up the unit again, I noticed a marked decrease in quality. I followed the deep head cleaning several times, regular cleaning cycle a few times, realigned the heads and adjusted everything per instructions and even installed new ink. The unit will not print anything but the faintest gray when the call is for black bold. The cleaning sucked dry the entire 69.00 ink tank set, installed new, no success. Contacted Canon who informed me to perform several more deep cleanings - sucked down 3 of the 6 tanks in the process and still no better. They are now telling me it is the printhead. But relax, it can be replaced for 100.00. Canon refused to help. So, long story short and lesson learned. Unit sucks down the ink as fast as a drunk at a free beer concert, is rather on the noisy side and has cost me more in ink to print say 500 pages and a few photos than the original cost of the printer. If I add in new tanks and a new printhead, the cost of ownership for this unit would reach 1.00 a page for black printing. This unit, after its very short lifespan, will be replaced with a HP. Canon needs to learn more about customer support and more importantly, customer relations.
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.
I'm sure this would have worked great with the computer I had 10 years ago. It's my fault for not noticing that you cannot use a mouse or keyboard with a USB,you have to use the old style round connections. I didn't even know such things still existed. So if you have the old style connections on your computer, go for it, USB peripheral users, forget this one. I tried to give it away but no one had any use for it, so in the trash it went.
This set is nothing but trouble. Have 2 of them. Both defective, bad quality. One inoperable. Other needs constant fideling. The antenna connection in back, both sets, is broken inside and showed up same on both sets, about same time. Will never buy Panasonic again. Very disappointed in these sets.
This device didn't work with my HP laptop running XP. It destabilized the system and I had to return the product.
I cannot get used to the on-top-of-the-head style so this around the neck is very important to me and what I'll be comparing it to.Not nearly as good sound quality as the Polk Audio Ultrafit 2000 which cost about the same.I have a small head and the fit is fine. The earphones fit right on my ear.The sound quality reminds me of the Creative headphones that used to retail for about $15 (and now sadly discontinued).If you're going to spend 65 bones on a pair of headphones that are going to get really sweaty, spend it on the Polk Audio version. Or tell Creative to bring back theirs which looked remarkably similar and had the same audio performance and fit.
I bought the 100 pack and in a month went through it and 14 would error out. So I cannot recommend these for recording.
I am really disappointed with the iRiver H10 20GB mp3 player. The player itself is outstanding - great features at a terrific price (20GB, color, radio, WPM,etc.) My son was really excited about getting this. HOWEVER, I spent countless hours trying to get Windows XP and WMP to recognize it. My research on the web indicated that many people are experiencing the same difficulties. It worked OK on Best Buy's computer, but, not a chance on my son's. Fortunately I was able to return it to Best Buy. My son and I are really disappointed because it is an excellent product, except for the Windows issue. FORGET IRIVER SUPPORT AND ESPECIALLY THEIR USELESS WEB SITE.
When you buy one of these products, your expectation is that it'll just work. In this case, the product doesn't. The connections never fit quite right, with audio popping in and out of stereo. Not only that, but it seems to put a lot of torque on the cables involved. I'd have happily paid $10 just to have an Adaptor that fit right, rather than the $1 and have it not work at all.
The Nike is not compatible with the 1GB nano shuffle. This should be included in the advertisement.
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.
Same your money, this is a real piece of garbage. I've seen some real junky electronics come out of China, but this is top grade trash. It appears to have cost five cents to manufacture and works like one cent worth of plastic. I can't believe that amazon.com has it listed on their web site.
Nikon D2x, many write errors. Lexar said to reformat the card, which I did. I still get an occasional write error.
it doesnt work for laptop with processor 1.5 ghz, take it off from amazon.I tried on win xp on my destop still doesnt work .its a useless . non working item, amazon should not keep such itemsotherwise your reputation will go. I am going to return mine , i bought from amazon (tech for less shop)
The router was simple enough to set up and use, and the feature set is attractive. I purchased this for my parents' home, in which they have 2 PCs and a Playstation 2. Wireless features work very well around the two story house. The problem lies in attempting to one of the PS2 games. After almost exactly 20 minutes online, the PS2 is disconnected by the router. This is a very odd issue.
Don't waste your money, the sound of this headphone is very bad.And the price is too expensive to this bad quality.
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.
Plugged it in. Got good sound, but no video.Tried a different input on my receiver. Still no video. Plugged it directly into my TV. No video. Tried the receiver again. The sound was terrible.Then the thing blew. I could smell fried circuit board immediately.I'm just glad it didn't fry my iPod too.P.O.S.
I bought this for my D40X a few weeks ago, and I have to say I'm not impressed. The rubber is very restrictive, and doesn't really do anything but keep it from getting scratched. If you still drop the camera from eye-level the rubber "armor" will only keep all of the broken pieces of your SLR close together when it smacks into the floor, and by no means save your lens or camera from damage.
I have the Ipod classic which is why I bought this but it doesnt quite fit and was uncomfortable.
Very poor quality pictures when using these lenses -- just crop pictures in Photoshop to get desired "zoom" effect -- much higher quality results. Vendor was difficult for me to deal with. Called them, they instructed me on how to return lens set...I did as instructed, the package was re-shipped to me without comment...never did get a refund since could not get them on phone after the shipment was returned to me.
My husband spent an entire weekend installing a security system with this 100 cable. Finally finished, turned everything on and IT DIDN'T WORK. He's an electrical enginneer so has the ability to quality test the unit, cameras and cable and determined the cable was bad. Poor quality control and a piece of junk! Spend a few extra bucks, buy something else from somewhere else. I suggested to my husband to not buy this based on the bad feedback from others who had the idential problem, but you always think you'll be the exception. You're not. My husband will spend a day taking everything down and redoing all of his work. Reinstalling everything! What a waste of time for a $20 product that clearly has poor (probably zero) quality control. With this many people all having the same problem how can they sell this. Save yourself, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! With this much negative feedback with the same problem Amazon should REMOVE THIS PRODUCT FROM THEIR INVENTORY.
I bought two of these 6ft HDMI cables and neither of them worked with my new Toshiba 42 inch LED TV. I tried them with a couple of different devices (cable box and Xbox 360) and neither worked. When I ordered a new HDMI cable from Amazon Basics it worked like a charm. Obviously not all of their cables are bad otherwise they wouldn't have such a high rating, but obviously the cables I received were defective.Buyer beware.
I recently purchased three (3) brother drum units. Each of the three was faulty, i.e., they did not work. When I contacted Brother International it was determined via the serial number sticker that these drum units (cost $98.00 each) were not genuine Brother Products as was alleged (No the ad didn't say "compatible" or "refurbished"). These were supposed to be NEW, GENUINE BROTHER DR200 DRUM UNITS. I went straight to Brother, purchased another and it worked perfectly. Even when you specify "Genuine Brother" on your order (as was purported in the ad) you cannot be sure of that through Amazon. I am extremely disappointed that Amazon would deal with counterfit products. I offered my bad units to Brother in their fight against trademark infringement. I thought I was saving 50% by going through Amazon......Remember two things you have often heard: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, and, Buyer beware. I spent over $300.00 on the counterfit units and another $200.00 on the good unit, countless hours on the phone,and I end up with one (good) $200.00 drum unit. That means I paid two and two-half times the retail price for my drum unit. What a deal. Thanks Amazon.
Does not work as advertised.. here is what I learnt the hard way..Pros:Records pretty good quality on to an SD Card (Highest quality takes 1.15GB for every hour of recording, if the recording has action scenes, the size of the file would be somewhat higher)Network interface works neat. You can record to the network share pretty well.Playback is excellent if you can manually convert your videos in a PC to size: 640x480, bitrate:2500. Higher bitrates/size result in choppy video playback.XMMS radio and MP3 playback is pretty goodCommunity supported software like Samba Server (for file sharing) and HTTP and FTP works well tooWeb based controlling and scheduling (over the network) is pretty neat too..Cons:The USB port just does not work (checked various forums and have that confirmed). If you are planning to record to USB stick, USB external hard drive, iPod, PSP etc through the USB port, this is not the device. But, it can charge a USB device.Photoviewer is too slow pictures if picture sizes exceed 640x480Youtube viewer does not work (due to recent changes made by Google)Firmware:Firmware titled "Torfu" works pretty well. Firmware titled "Arizona" (latest) is sluggish and buggy.
I usually don't write reviews, but I was so upset when these headphones suddenly stopped working. The product (when still functioning) was to my liking, as they canceled out noise and had a decent bass boost. However after about 6-7 months of using them (not even frequently, I might add) the wire right at the base of the headphones needed to be toyed with in order to not get static, or just the right headphone. It was annoying and once that was done, it stopped working completely and now there's no sound at all.I wouldn't spend your money on these. As much as I liked them, they malfunctioned way too fast.
I got this enclosure for a Hitachi 1 TB disk which has 3 partitions, one of which is a SuperDuper clone. Connected via Firewire 800 and it was recognized fine by my iMac. I could access anything on the drive with no problems. Went to boot up from the drive and it wasn't recognized. Tried FW 400 and on 2 different machines with same results. When I hooked up via USB I could boot from it, but that's way too slow.Contacted Macally and the first question they asked was what power supply I was using, which is the 12v-3A supplied with the unit. Then he told me to contact their warranty department.Needing the drive and not wanting to wait, I had Amazon ship a replacement, but unfortunately, the same problem. Am returning the second one and will get something else.If you're happy using USB, the unit is fine, but why pay for FW, when you don't get the full use of it?Very disappointed.
Thought the price was outstanding...they (the company) play the game like e-Bay. They get you on the shipping. If you just need a backup unit go for it!
Similar to another reviewer, I wasted HOURS trying to get this thing to work with an HP N3310 running Window 98 SE. It was a futile effort.Thanks to the input from another reviewer, I then tried the Belkin F5D7010. Up and running in 15 minutes.Thanks to the other reviewer for the advice. Wish I had seen prior to purchasing WPC54G and wasting HOURS of time, when only a few minutes was required with a competitor's device.
Does not work, and am working with the seller to see what else I need to make it work.
This charger is listed to work with the DX6490 and DX7590. THIS IS INCORRECT INFO, do not buy you will be returning it or selling it on ebay.Amazon - you had better correct your error, and soon! The DX7590 is coming out and you don't want to be stuck with many angry customers!
I purchased this item along with a two others. It's already broken. Stopped working less than 30 days after purchase.
Seemed like a good idea, but try using the software to download photos. Will have to call customer/tech support. Should be more user friendly. Flynn Gentry-Taylor
I bought a Griffin iTrip about 6 months ago when I bought my iPod. Instead of being smart and reading into the quality of FM transmitters for iPod, I, instead, went out and bought this thing.First off, the thing is really tempermental and, sometimes, wont broadcast to the station I selected. After about 5 minutes of performing combinations of removing the transmitter, turning my iPod on and off, and reselecting the frequency, the thing decides it wants to work.Next, the way you choose frequencies to broadcast is annoying and overly complicated. You have to load a bunch of mp3's on your iPod, one for each FM frequency, that send a series of beeps to the transmitter telling it what station to broadcast to. You have to play the track of the FM frequency and then quickly stop it before it plays the next frequency track to choose the station. Also, because you have a bunch of mp3's comprising solely of annoying beeps, they tend to appear frequently when you play your iPod on shuffle. Griffin's remedy for this is to make a playlist with everything but the frequency tracks and then play that. Yeah, real streamlined.Finally, the thing isnt powerful at all. If you live in an urban area or even close to a moderately sized city you will receive interference from other stations. I live in the LA area so when I'm at home the thing is basically useless. The only time I ever use it is when I'm on long roadtrips through desolate areas.Don't buy this, don't even buy the version with the LCD display. Buy a tape adapter instead of this POS.
But they were just not very good.The cushions were stiff and creaky and made listening a nightmare.Cord was long enough to reach the moon it seemed.In the end I returned these.
I searched for the best dual socket adapter. The Lind brand claimed a higher current handling capacity due to ceramic insulators. Not in the one that I received. It's all plastic, same as the $3.99 ones. It did have a paper sticker on the back of the package showing the Lind part number but the adapter itself had some no-name logo decal on it. No replacable fuse of LED indicator either. Most likely a cheap knock-off. Besides paying way too much for this, the handling charge was close to another $5.00.
I WAS SHIPPED SAMSUNG NOT CRUCIAL ,WHICH WAS WHAT I PURCHASED. BUYER BEWARE,I SHOULD OF HEEDED THE WARNING ! !
Very disappointing. I've heard better from less expensive Sony 'phones.1. Voices have a "cupped-hands" sound.2. Generally sounds as though every instrument is inside a plastic container.3. Highest frequencies are muddled. No real definition there.The good points are few. Two of which are:1. Decent matching between drivers. Very solid middle-of-the-head imaging.2. Subtle midrange sounds are easily heard.I don't grade audio by the cost. If it's good, then it's GOOD. The MDR-XD200s in my possession are not.
Maybe I expected too much.The lens comes perfectly packed and gives a solid feeling. But as owner of all different four-third Olympus stuff, that's what I expected in the first place. The lens "falls" out to its 400mm extension by itself, as soon as You tilt it. I did not like that simple fact. The zoom to max. moves opposite to my other lenses, another minor fact I disliked.And last minor subject, I did not find a way to dismount the tripod holder. When I add my "fast-release" for my Manfrotto head, the lens does not really fit into the transporting-case" anymore.The quality of the picture is the most important reason I bought the lens for, so that is the most important reason I judge it not so good. I like making pictures of birds. I knew that the lens would go to 6.3, but hoped my E-3 would take care of that. Actually the view-finder is quite dark, and adding a converter makes it even worse. I disliked the results of the lens together with my new EC-20 converter.I compared the 400mm distance against the 50-200 + EC-20 and like that result better, even though this combination needs an F-stop of 7 against the 6.3 of the Sigma.I do not blame this lens to be bad, it might be me not able to stop it down correctly. I will be trying further, but first impression is just that this is really lower quality then the Olympus 4:3 quality I am used to.
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 just got these at a local store and they just really blow!!! I was swayed by the brand name and the great price (although higher than Amazon). It's true when they say you get what you pay for... rock-bottom price = rock-bottom performance. Terrible to say the least. Mine are going back right now.
I threw away ten verbatim discs trying to transfer a film from beta that a memorex disc had no trouble transferring. The worst discs I've ever had. I've got a few more verbatim discs left on my spindle but I have a feeling there will be errors with those worthless discs as well. Buy memorex or Sony, much better than these.
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.
Based on the info about the product - that it would accommodate 15" to 40" flat panel TVs, and was compatible with both VESA 100 and VESA 200 mounting hole arrangement on the TV - I purchased this for a Vizio 37" LCD with VESA 100 mounting holes. It is very sturdy and rated for a maximum load of 130 lbs while my TV was less than 40 pounds. It certainly inspires confidence that your TV will be securely mounted as you pull it forward, angle it from side to side, and push it back.I read through the instructions and saw the adjustments available on the post with mounting plate for TVs of different heights. Unfortunately, not until I had drilled and mounted the shelf on my cabinet did I realize that the holes on the back of my TV were not centered vertically on the TV, but were closer to the top. This meant that there was much more of the TV below the holes. I needed 13.5" from the lowest hole on the TV to the base of the TV. When the post with mounting plate on the pull out shelf was adjusted for the maximum height, it allowed only 12' inches from the lowest hole on the mounting plate to the base where the TV would be mounted. Therefore, the product was unusable as is for my TV.Fortunately, the Sanus customer service people, while verifying that there was no way to raise the mounting post higher, did work with me on the phone to find another adjustable mounting bracketSanus MT25-B1 Tilting Wall Mount for 26" to 42" Displayswhich would attach to the mounting post of the pull out shelf. Of course that was another $45 on Amazon, but it did allow me to mount the TV with no further difficulty.Bottom line, try to get some idea if you will be able to successfully mount your TV to this well made and thoroughly useful product before ordering it. You might need some other adapter if your TV is approaching the 40" limit for this pull out shelf.
This unit convinced me not to buy Toshiba ever again.After about 6 months of infrequest use, it now will not load standard store-purchased DVD's or the DivX disks that worked fine a few months ago. It displays "Loading..." until the disk is ejected or the unit turned off.Just prior to this, it would play, but hang-up abould 1/2 of the way through.I feel I was ripped off. The purchase price of this unit new should give me more than a total of 10 - 15 hours of playing time.
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.
I could not make this frame to show pictures with the correct aspect ratio - given that I wanted to use the entire screen. The original 4x3 pictures would show either in the center of the screen (with black stripes on left and right), or you can switch to the widescreen mode - then everyone looks fatty. I thought that zoom function would do the trick - no way. In the 4x3 mode the left and right stripes are there despite of the zoom. I tried to resize/crop images on my PC hoping to make it work - no way. Tried resizing/cropping to 480x270 (which is 16x9) or to the frame's native resolution of 480x239. It would show then black stripes on the top and the bottom, and the picture would still be distorted. I guess it is all really a firmware problem, but could not find any updates on Coby's website (they say in the manual that occasionally they have firmware updates).After a while another problem popped up - the frame started randomly showing snowy lines across images. I already had enough of trouble with it. Returned as defective.Haven't even tried multimedia features.
This charger did not work at all. It looks similar to the charger that originally came with the DS LITE, but is of much cheaper quality. It was a complete waste of $4. With that being said, it was only $4 and I guess you get what you paid for. Frustrating since the cost of returning it would be as much as I paid for it. I ended up having to order the acutal Nintendo brand charger.
this transmitter doesnt have a very strong signal so the music is staticky and barely audible.
I have an IBM T42 laptop with a 14" LCD and the Filter fits the screen well. However, I have noticed that most of the sticky tabs provided with the package are necessary for the screen to stay in place.The viewing angle is still too wide. Someone sitting right next to you can easily see everything on your screen - unlike what is suggested on the back of the package.
When ordering this item, the photo appeared to be a round coax cord with the dc plug. Upon receipt of the item ordered, I was surprised that it had a small flat 2 conductor cord attached. I had ordered 5 of them, with the intended use for my wife's laptop. Her original plug and cord were failing. Well, now I have 5 plug cord assemblies which I doubt that I can ever use.
Very bulky and bad design. No SLR camera does fit in it comfortably. Shall not be advertised for SLR cameras. Cheap workmanship. Does not worth the price.
I ordered what was advertised as a new Alpha Shield Network Firewall. The product box, not the shipping box, was torn and the case of the Alpha Shield was scratched and soiled. I can only presume that the device I received was was not new and its status is certainly suspect. I will not be able to test it until the first part of June. I would actually like to return it for a refund.
I did like the key feel and touch of this keyboard. However, the key placement was very confusing leading to excessive typos. I made myself use this keyboard for an extended period of time to try to re-train my fingers, but wasn't successful. Having the return/enter key in the middle with the backspace directly above it was something I couldn't adapt to. Having to use multiple keystrokes to activate the function key to do former 1 or 2 keystroke functions was also unacceptable to me. Having a smaller footprint keyboard is a good idea, but this one was a bit too narrow even for me, a slightly below-average height woman with small hands. If this were redesigned with the return/enter key and backspace over on the right, then I might try this keyboard again. We will keep the keyboard because it does have a nice feel and my husband and son are "2-finger typists" so it does have a home. As for long-time touch typist, this keyboard simply didn't meet my expectations.
I dont know why, i follow exactly the instructions but when I playback my videos the image was worse than before....
I bought a Netgear WGR614 (version 6) router to front-end a pairof networks connecting to Comcast cable. The network wasalready up and running, I simply wanted to swap out an AirportExtreme that was working fine in that location.The Netgear WGR614 was easy to configure.The problem is the Netgear WGR614 can't handle any reasonableDNS load. If I connected my laptop directly to the Comcastnetwork, I could get DNS answers from Comcast's servers as fastas I could send them. If I put the Netgear WGR614 between mylaptop and Comcast, 1 or 2 out of each 10-15 DNS requests wouldtime out. If I connected the mail servers to the NetgearWGR614, 5 out of 10 DNS requests would time out, and I wouldoften see strings of 10-20 DNS requests time out in a row. Thiswas severely damaging to the network: browser URL lookups wouldfail, host lookups for spam filtering would fail, and so on.Netgear support was easy to get in touch with, and initiallyresponsive. However, once we got through the basics (is thepower on?) all they could suggest was manually configuring allof the computers behind the router to use static routes to thename servers (which I wasn't willing to do, and, in a simpletest failed to fix the problem), or upgrade the firmware to abeta release, version 1.0.7. I did upgrade the firmware, butit had no effect at all on the problem.Netgear support told me twice they would escalate my supportcase to "level 2", but after each escalation, I never heardfrom them again.Remember the Airport Extreme had no problem working in thislocation? After Netgear support failed to fix the problem, Ibought a Linksys WRT54G, it handles the DSN request load justfine!
It was a waste of time and money trying to keep an old printer connected to your new computer, despite the fact it still works.
There seems to be a disconnect in the Blue Microphone company between the accessories and the actual microphone. Not sure how you can claim this is a Universal Pop Filter when there is no way to get it to work on the Yeti without drilling a hole or (like I did) using a twist tie for a seriously poor looking end result. What makes it worse is the company's "Deal with it" attitude-like it's cool to be creative. Well, not for me at $30+ bucks. Buy something with a clip and buy it cheaper.
static from the moment you plug it in. Can't even put the cable in a position where you won't get static.
I would say this is probably the worst router I have ever owned. When I left college and moved to a new apartment I picked this up for my new home wireless network. To follow with most of the other 1 star reviews, it consistently just stops broadcasting. The lights stay on and blink and show as if it is working, but the only way to get it going again is to just reset the thing by pulling the power out and plugging it back in.On another token, I have DSL as cable is not available in my area. It took me HOURS to get this router to work properly in conjunction with my DSL modem. The directions included with the router did not end up working easily, so I had to take several additional steps which I managed to find online using my Mobile Broadband Card as secondary internet connection.All in all I would say this is an awful investment. Get another router at any cost.
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.
We purchased this player prior to a road trip. We have a 3 year old and wanted to keep him entertained for the 6 hour drive. We ordered the player and payed extra to overnight the player before we left on the trip. It came to the house and I hooked it up in my truck and it played no problem. The next morning there was a problem. All of out DVD's are legal. We kept getting Wrong Disk errors. After finally just smacking the player around out of frustration, it would play a few hours and then quit.This is the worst DVD player I've ever come across. Don't buy it.Plain and simple it sucks.
NiMH rechargeable batteries from two generations ago had capacities around 2000 mAh and they were pretty decent. There was chemistry change around the 2005 timeframe that allowed for higher capacities such as these Energizer 2450 mAh batteries, but that came with a major tradeoff. Yes you can get the higher capacity, but they would discharge at a much much higher rate just sitting there. Charge them and in a few weeks they'd be dead again. The previous generation might have lasted 2 months before going completely dead.These Energizers are simply the worse of the worst for self-discharging. They weren't so great brand new, and after being in service for a bit mine are down to where they will self-discharge in about a day. No joke. They're useful if and only if you're going to know 8 hours ahead of time when you'll be using them, quickly pop them out and shove them into your device, and then use that device in such a way that they'll be drained within a couple hours.Instead, there's is a new generation of NiMH batteries called Low Self-Discharge. They have sneaky packaging like Duracell Precharged. They also show a lower NiMH rating on the package, so you might look at them and laugh as I did the first time I saw one in the store. "Precharged? Who cares? Look, it has 80% of the capacity of these Energizers..." Well, don't believe the lack of hype. They've managed to solve the number one issue with rechargeable batteries, yet don't communicate fact that effectively enough on the packaging.Instead, these new LSD batteries hold the charge almost as well as alkaline batteries. This unstated fact entirely changes how you can use rechargeables. It used to be that you would change the batteries immediately before using them. Now, you simply use them in your device. When you pull them, charge them back up and then toss them in the drawer to be used again next time. If you have kids with toys, then you know how how important it is to have batteries at the ready, and the new LSD batteries actually fit the bill. If you use these in a digital camera or flash, charge them and leave them in the camera. They'll be ready to go when you're ready to use the device.In short order... avoid these Energizers and buy one of the following instead....Duracell PrechargedKodak PrechargedRayovac HybridSanyo EneloopRigorous testing by verified nerds shows that they each perform within a few percentage points of each other, so just get whatever is on sale. The Kodaks and especially Duracells can be found in local stores.
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.
For me, this receiver is almost perfect. It is a simple, two-channel receiver with 100 W on each channel and a low THD rating of 0.08%. It's easy to operate and the sound that came out of the unit was clear and sounded great. I am highly satisfied with every aspect of this unit except one, but it was bad enough that I returned the unit.This was intended for my computer sound system, so my sitting position was 2-3 feet from the speakers. This unit makes a really annoying hiss/white noise come out of the speakers whenever the volume is turned to anything other than off. I'm no audiophile and my ears aren't even that great, but I could easily hear the hiss from 6 feet away even while my computer fans were running, and at 3 feet it was positively obnoxious.Adjusting the volume didn't change the hiss level. I tried different input ports and different input devices. I tried unplugging everything (including inputs) from the back of the receiver other than the speakers and AC power, and the hiss remained. I even moved the system to the basement and unplugged literally every single plug from my basement's outlets except the receiver, and turned off all the lights, and the hiss was still there. Sherwood tech support suggested resetting the system but this did not help.I really wanted to like this product but could not. Every other aspect was great. I replaced it with a HK 3390 which has a very faint hiss that can be heard from about 10 inches away but isn't noticeable at a normal distance. Of course, it also cost over twice as much...
I guess my hands are too dry? I tried 2 different readers & neither one would work. The reader also wouldn't recognise some of the websites I needed it for.
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.
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.
This device has been problematic since out of the box. It has required frequent re-formatting to play any MP3 files. The display is unreliable and troublesome to navigate...when it works at all. Its sole redeeming characteristics are small size and light weight, but these do not compensate for its major deficiencies.
These headphones are indeed a step up from the Apple ear buds if you take your iPod on a run. Initially, these headphones were just the ticket. They folded up nicely in my carry-on (I travel weekly), and were VERY secure on my runs.Then they broke. Then I kicked myself for not taking to heart the many other reviews indicating their fragility.As noted in other reviews, it would be much better to have a metal band running through the headset rather than it being made of separate plastic components. But that's what you get for the price.
Think twice before buying the Canon SD 200, SD 300 or any SD series camera. The LCD displays are large but extremely fragile. Mine was cracked on the second day. It was NOT dropped or abused.I also have a Canon S110 and have taken just over 5,000 photos with it since Christmas 2001 without any problems. Apparently, in an attempt to make the new models light and the displays large, Canon sacrificed durability.In some cases Canon will "waive" the LCD repair cost. In others they demand $165 for the repair.Canon repaired mine as a favor. And I've since purchased a 'da Protector Model 104 - LCD protector. A thin plastic shield that fits well over the LCD window and is stiff enough to shield the LCD from any contact.
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.
Earphones work but when you add the entension cord it stopsI need a new extension cord for the earphones. GivingG it some though I contacted philipe electronic I,m very impressed with you and them they atRe seninding me a new cord. Thank both of you for your great service
After all of the hype I've heard about the iPod I was extremely disappointed to have my iPod break after only two weeks of use. I was extremely careful with it and nonetheless I got the dreaded "folder with an exclaimation point". I tried all of the troubleshooting tips that are mentioned on the Apple website to no avail. I had to send it back to Apple for repair. I'm not impressed to say the least...
If you don't mind a unit that works when it wants to, and not when you want it to, this might be the one for you. I have never had a piece of electronic equipment that was so quirky. Trouble is, I can never reach the point that I will toss it, because tomorrow it might decide to work. It is the kind of equipment you mght give to someone you don't really like. It will drive them up the wall. I can't believe that they let this one stay on the market. It really gives Delphi a bad image and I would never select their gear again even over an unknown competitor. But, yours might be working...for now.
Used this product between two XP machines. Tested it against 100Mps network for transferring files/backup. The 100Mps network was about the same. I was hoping to be faster since USB is 480Mps.Also, tried to use between an XP machine and Vista, no go!
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.
Though it is listed for use in ME, I am not able to get a connection, even 16" away from the signal.I wanted to add wifi to the laptop I carry on trips instead of the small screen on the phone. Even downloading from Cisco didn't help. It always hangs at aquire. Could be the laptop, could be there isn't any service for older OS's hard to say. Don't need the card with newer laptops, because they already have wireless connectivity installed.The seller I got it from packed it very well & it got here from across the country fastest of all the products i ordered that day.
I bought three of these monitors and arranged them in portrait orientation on a stand (looked something like a bay window with 3 panes -- it was a killer setup). I was playing online poker professionally while working in research and needed to be able to run a lot of tables at once. They were also pretty awesome for all purposes but particularly multitasking. The picture was amazing and the resolution was sharp. Colors were accurate and they were excellent for photo and video editing.Although the monitors were of excellent quality while they were functional, they unfortunately broke one after another with the last one going down roughly three years after purchase. They all displayed the horrible vertical pinstripes, varying degrees of associated flickering, and distortion of colors with the vertical lines. These problems are the same ones mentioned again and again in reviews for this product. After shelling out more than one grand for each of the three monitors and taking great care of them, I sit here three years later and I have no properly functioning monitors left whatsoever.I had been of the opinion that samsung products were excellent and was planning to buy one of their LED TV's, but after my experience with these monitors I have some serious reservations about buying anything from samsung in the future. When I bought these monitors, there were good reviews because the picture quality on arrival was second to none. Like others, I loved them when they still worked. The reviews are now horrible since my monitors along with those purchased by everyone else out there have all broken. If even one of the three worked today it would be nice, but I had to get a cheap viewsonic 27 inch monitor and paying about 250 because that's all I want to risk -- I could not stand making another big monitor purchase and getting shafted like this again. I caution you...take note of the many reviews that say this monitor will break. If you buy this monitor it's only a matter of time before you're doomed.I probably should have given 1 star instead of 2, but it can't be denied that these things are totally badass during the brief time they're still functioning.
Like everyone else, I was initially blown away by the photo quality but soon got burned with a defective print-head. Canon never reveals that the $100 print-head has to be replaced every 3,000 ~ 5,000 pages, otherwise I would never have purchased the unit. Heck, that's not even a case of paper! As a result I won't buy another Cannon product again. So I just bought a Dell 5110cn laser color printer.
After three years of owning my Samsung 46" LCD tv, lines of vertical "bubbles" started appearing on the screen. It's something you CANNOT ignore. We have to turn the TV off then turn it back on. What a pain. I see other comments on [...] and other websites that this is becoming more of an issue and that Samsung is not addressing this issue like a good company should! Buyer beware. I would NOT recommend a Samsung television at this time! I'll check back after I've contacted them to see if they help me.
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.
I like the design, and it fits my hands real well and I won't deny that I bought this because it was Microsoft (and assumed better quality).But after 3 days of usage, I'm real diappointed by its performance. As noted in one of the previous reviews, the sampling rate is simply too slow - whenever I move it a tad faster, the pointer jerks and wobbles like it's high on E. I connect it via PS2, will try the USB port as soon as I can free up an additional slot. Hopefully, the drunken rat behaviour would sober up a bit with higher sampling rate on the USB.A tip that might be helpful: If you installed the software that came with this rat, turn the software pointer acceleration OFF. I find that the mouse tracks better. Just increase your pointer speed to compensate.
As I sit here on hold for the past 15min for Lyra tech support, I have time to reminisce over the first call about 45min ago when the tech didn't even believe this model existed. A small smile touches my lips when I think of my coy little Lya RD2820, too shy to FREAKIN WORK. This thing blew up like Hiroshima. I installed the software on my WinXP box, plugged it in, the Lyra screen showed a connection in progress and WinXP failed the plug & play. Since then, connected or not, my Lyra still thinks it's connected and there is --no way to shut the damn thing off--. The power button doesn't work, the battery can't be removed. Needless to say it refuses to be recognized by any machine in my home now, XP or 2K. All the technicians right now are huddling in a little group figuring out if they have any tech skills between them.Isn't technology wonderful?
I bought this unit for my son after his brother read about its superior sound. A little hard to compare because it doesn't work at all. Never did!I've been trying to get my money back for 3 months. After 2 days on the phone, all they gave me was long distance toll number to call. After quizzing me to make sure I knew how to install a battery and turn it on, I was given an address in St. Louis that I must send it to at my expense. I specifically asked for a return number. The rep assured me that they did not use them. Their facility wouldn't accept it.It sat in a St. Louis Post Office till February waiting for them to pick it up. I was later told that I had listened to a inexperienced customer rep. I mentioned that it was the exact same address listed for returns on their website! Here's the best part. They denied my return because I didn't return it within 30 days.I have resent it, again, at my expense to their Fla. facility.Still no refund, no explanation.
I had this charger for three months and it died on me ...To top it off i paid for express shipping and it took a full extra week... Do not buy this product this is a rip off... I feel they are very misleading in their description.
The power supply burning out would have been bad enough, but the fact that it fried my 160GB IDE Barracuda is infuriating.When it worked, it worked on all 3 kinds of devices that it supports.However, today, I smelled smoke, and quickly unplugged everything. The case of the power supply was literally melting, and I nearly burned myself picking it up. I am certain it would have caught fire if I left it on for 30 more seconds. What's worse is the fact that this thing seems notorious for its power supply melting and frying HDDs (sometimes catching fire).This goes to show you that you should read reviews even for cheapie purchases.Take a look at the reviews for this on newegg. Some people have luck with this product, but 15% have horror stories, and *many* have the same problem I did.Don't take the gamble.However, consider this as a special gift for your enemies this holiday season.
I bought it recently after Chrismas, but I guess these irivers were a bad batch products, and mine was broken just after using 3 hours. very disappointed.
the softwear provided by netgear did not do its job. i had to speak call Netgears service (which turned out to be a huge hassel). if it were not for the phone service i would not have been able to get this router connected and working, granted i am only an intermediate computer user, so i know how to get things rolling, but this softwear didnt get me anywhere.but after the half hour of being on hold the man helping me was very helpful in plunching in numbers that the softwear never suggested.it works great now that i have it hooked up, but the installation was rather exhausting.
This doesn't work correctly with a Gateway T1616. One stick will work on the first RAM Slot, but it will not work in the second RAM slot. However, the ram does work. I tried it on an HP laptop that works succesfull. And, the motherboard of the T1616 works with samsung 1 gig in each slot. But doesn't work when you place crucial's 1 gig in the second slot.
Pros: It will print. Easy initial set-up.Cons: It has problems printing fonts other than Courier. The way the paper in the tray loads makes it a problem to print sequential single pages (like check stock, think anything already numbered). The manual feed slot is almost worthless.The font problem is caused, according to HP, by the driver for the printer. It is faulty, and even though HP has released an updated driver, that does not fix the problem. As of June 1, 2005, HP's fix for the font problem is to tell you to load software from another one of their printers (which means you lose some of the funtionality of this new printer).The manual feed is for one piece of paper at a time and is just a slot - no tray or feeder support.There are cheaper printers that will perform the same functions as this printer, without all the font issues. If I could re-purchase, I would just purchase the HP LaserJet 1012 Printer again.
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 am fairly happy with my purchase of this cable. I do have a single, serious reservation that I wish DENON would fix, then I could be completely happy. Here's my deal:The cable is marketed as basically tangle free. And, that's true... OUT OF THE BOX! What they don't tell you is how the cable gets bent and crooked and twisted and tangled after you have played a lot of music.I love music. I listen to mostly "Rock" from the 80s 90s and 2000s. I slip into some Jazz when feeling funky, some Blues with blistering guitars when in the mood, and some times some classical music. Needless to say, I play music a LOT via these cable, roughly 20 hours on an average day. Sometimes it will run for a few days straight.What DENON did not engineer into this product was the variance in weight of sending digital music (basically data, zeros and ones) over the cable, over long periods of time. Maybe they did not test the product for as many hours as they should have before shipping it. The bottom line, though, and my aggravation, is that playing too much music over the cable cause the cable to begin to bend at the bottom, and then eventually begin to twist into such a tight mess that the cable cannot even lay flat anymore. Crap!I invited my best friend, who used to work over at the Apple Genius Bar, to come over for a look and tell me what she thought. She's one of the brightest field engineers Apple ever had, so I was confident she could at least help me understand what the bleep was happening to my very expensive cable. Here's the scoop, as I can best understand it:1) Audio sent over this cable must be converted from Analog (what we hear) to Digital (basically, a series of computer zeros and ones), are sent over the cable, then must be converted back to Analog to be reproduced by the speakers, and thus hearable to our ears.2) The data (again, zeros and ones) travels over the cable at very high speeds, much higher than the average speaker system is design to handle. As you will see, also too fast for this fancy cable...3) As the high speed data travel through the cable, the lighter data (zeros) naturally migrates to the top of the cable [ie, stratification], and the heavier data (the ones) tends to migrate to the bottom of the cable.4) It takes quite a bit of use, but after many hours of consistent music playback, the heavier data signals cause the bottom of the cable to visually begin to bend. First, it just starts out as a minor bending, but over time, the cable begins to twist and then turn into a tight spiral about 3 inches in diameter. I do not know if there is any significance to the size of the diameter.5) The twisting is permanent, and no amount of untwisting, stretching, pulling, yanking or ironing boarding will straighten it out. So, it now looks like crap in my expensive home theater system.6) And, "no" to you smart heads that will try to say: 'Play a different style of music, maybe the cable will even itself out.' It doesn't work that way, mo-rons. So, stop leaving comments about that.7) According to my friend, there is no known method for untangling this spider web of a mess. I have wasted my money. She also stressed that, depending on the type of music you *tend* to play (there's no pure science to this part), the cable could bend more or bend less: it appears unscientifically that Jazz, Flute music of any kind, and Spoken Word Poetry/Music tend to do the least damage to the cable, while Death Metal (expected) and Acoustic Guitar-driven Blues (totally unexpected by me) tend to do the most damage. Other musically genres tend to stand somewhere in the middle.All that being said, I love Amazon and they have graciously allowed me to return the product for a full refund.I would seriously consider all of this before purchasing this product.
Even turned up to the maximum, couldn't hear it well when there was much background noise. For example, trying to hear a Mariner's game while at a parade. Couldn't hear adequately even when no bands were passing by.Gave the unit to charity and looking to buy another.
I ordered this item and the VCR menu does not work. It scrolls constantly on the screen or does not come up at all. This is obviously a defect as I sent it back for a replacement and had the same problem again. Do not buy this item.
This plan was a complete rip-off. They will try every trick in the book to keep from paying you. My appliance had a ninety day warrenty, but when I called for the replacement, they insisted that the appliance had a one year warrenty, and they would do nothing until the warrenty expired. Then they said they would do nothing even if I waited a year, because by then the defect would be a "pre-existing condition". Don't deal with these people.
I purchchased this item online at ANTonline via Amazon.com. The price was great but now I know you get what you pay for.The item arrived on time. I excitedly opened the package to find a defective headset. (the earpiece was broken away from the headset.) At this point I owned the product for about 3 minutes.I called ANTonline to get a replacement only to find they couldn't do that. I had to return the item at my expense and re-order another and pay shipping again.I returned the item, paid for the return shipping and did not order another.Now I am out shipping from and to the supplier and have no headset.I am very disappointed.
I had this router for a little over a month. It worked great for a few weeks until it started freezing repeatedly. I went to D-Link support, but it was embrassingly poor. Trying to communicate to a support person who barely speaks or understands English is no fun! Add to that, a bunch of hoops you have to jump through just to return a defective product.I went through several support calls, authorizations, etc then was required to send back the router on my own dime. To top it all off, D-Link then sends me a refubished router back in place of my one month old unit I sent them.In my opinion, they are just not worth dealing with. Buy something else. They obviously do not stand behind their products.
Did not eggzactly fit my needs. I did not like how the speakers protruded from the wall. Not the setup I envioned. I winded up just using a nail to hang the speakers flush against the wall.
I purchased this because I was looking for an anti-glare screen for my laptop so that I could work outside in the daylight. I thought the privacy feature seemed useful as well. Unfortunately the anti-glare benefit is pretty much nonexistent. The glare when I am outdoors is just as bad using the filter as it was without the filter--and given that the filter also considerably darkens the screen and makes it slightly blurry, even with my laptop set to the brightest setting, I find it useless and actually less comfortable to look at than my regular screen. If you are looking for an anti-glare filter, look for something else. If you need the privacy benefit, maybe this would work for you, but be warned that it will also darken your screen.
I bought this product from Amazon in May. Amazon graciously accepted to return it and even paid the shipping cost for the return when I found that the PDA wouldn't even charge - the green light at the top that indicates it is charging never came on even once. I talked to Palm support first and they suggested I should send this in for repair and that if they could not repair it they would send me a refurbished product. A refurbished product in exchange for a brand new never-used one? I decided to return it and get a replacement from Amazon.However, the replacement has the same problem. Of course, I could ask Amazon for a replacement once more bbut now I am sick of this product. It also leaves me wondering about its reliability. It would be even worse if it conked off after 90 days because then I wouldn't be able to return it also.Thumbs down for this Palm. Thumbs up for Amazon's superb customer service.
This set was great up until this week and suddenly the sound went out. My second Sharp TV set to have problems this week. Guess I angered the Sharp Gods.
I bought this scanner after reading a review. However, at the time of purchase it was not XP compatible. After waiting months for a patch to be developed one finally arrived which did not work. After many frustating hours and dozens of phone calls to Epson and the software developer they referred me to only the copy function works.Despite Epson's claims that &quot;it works with XP&quot; I have no evidence that it does. I also found Epson to be very unhelpful in the process. Needless to say, Epson if off my list of companys to buy from.
This must be the worst product from Netgear which typically has fairly stable products. First of all I'd strongly recommend getting the latest firmware from netgear.To name a few things:1- Very poor Range. I have a netgear PC card in a laptop sitting right next to ME101 and it showed a signal strength of 100% for a router 25 feet away, whereas the ME101 was totally blind.2- After the firmware upgrade (V2.0 07/13/03) ME101 got some vision back with a very week (35%-40%) router signal. For some strange reason, I had to configure my router to broadcast its(router's) SSID before it can be detected by ME101. The laptop and PC wireless cards (also from netgear) automatically detect the router, but ME101 cannot, unless router is broadcasting its SSID.3- Initially dropped the connection a little too frequently (re-scaning all the time) but its a little better now after the firmware upgrade.4- Installation Guide/User manual is very week - again as compared to other Netgear products.On the whole I'd not recommend it unless you are a technical savy person and don't mind trying different things to make it work. Firmware upgrade is a must.Btw I am using a switch behind ME101 thus allowing my multiple physically wired PC's to use the wireless connection via ME101.
We have purchased three digital antennas in the past two months and invested over $300.00 to get nothing! This particular antenna is worthless if you have tall trees. If the wind is blowing forget it! The information was not provided when we bought the antenna. It was not until we put the antenna up, and up some more, and then back down, that we went online and did some research. It is rated in the top 5 best IF there are no tall trees, four story buildings, towers or buildings to block the recepton. We are surrounded by 30 foot plus tall trees all the way around our property. DO NOT waste your money if you do not live on a prarie or someplace where trees are just not an issue. We are very disappointed. The indoor $89 rabbit ear digital box from Radio Shack works much, much better.
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 purchased this drive in large part because of a rebate HP was offering at the time. (Don't worry the drive costs less now without a rebate.)HP expired the rebate just one month after the last eligible purchase date. I called them and the just said 'that's just the way it goes.'I know other companies use rebates as a gimmick to get a quick buck, but until now I have expected more from HP.
I bought these a few years back when I needed a second pair fast and was stuck shopping at Circuit City. I'd previously been spoiled with a set of similarly priced Sennheisers. The Sonys are just awful by comparison. They hurt my ears after about 20 minutes, and the sound is tinny and too strong in the midrange.
I purchased a Canon SI IS and have sent it to their Factory Service center twice, it is still not working right. Now that it is off warranty their answer is for me to purchase a "refurbished" S2 IS for $199...Their support of their products is terrible, this camera has not worked right since I bought it and they dont care! Do yourself a favor and buy a Panasonic product, they make great products and they support them, unlike Canon
There are no words to describe how awful this product is. TDK has the lowest quality media ever. 40 out of 50 discs became useless coasters. Using these discs for burning led to constant errors, when other brands of CD-R worked fine. Don't ever buy these, even under threat of death. What a waste of my money. TDK, you owe me a refund.
You get what you pay for....This is a cheap plastic device that is difficult to use. Your computer will slide around on it, if you actually get it to fit. Take the time, do some research and spend the money on an effective peice of equipment.
I knew this cable was on the "economy" end of Monster's product line, but I expected it to nevertheless be a quality product due to the Monster name. The cable simply doesn't work. Because the terminals are not "split," they do not hold tight on the connections on the video component. You put them on and they just slide off. This was the case on both a new DVD player and a cable box, so it wasn't a question of the video component being out of spec. Monster should pull this off the market and fix the design defect.
Canon is very clever. They have now put smartchips in their ink tanks so you can't refill them or replace them with generic ink tanks. The chip knows that it was on an empty tank and won't let you transfer it to a full generic tank either. The printer won't print, thinks it's out of ink and won't budge. Generic ink is about $7 to top off all colors. Canon smarchip tanks about $70.00 for a full set. I figure that's about 30 cents a page to print. I will never buy another Canon. If I sold you a brand new Lexus for only $20,000 but it would only run on fuel you had to buy from me at $30.00 per gallon, would that be fair? There must be a special place in hell for those clever, greedy little buggers.
delivered in time... works all fine but it is tooooo weak at vacuum cleaning... i won't buy it again as i does not serve the purpose.
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!!)
The sound quality is adequate for this unit, given the price. They have this weird "feature" where if they don't detect any sound they go into a low power mode, much like a printer does. The problem is they don't always recognize sound. I've had a song or video playing for over a minute before the speakers kick in sometimes. Others, if you have the sound a low to moderate listening level, the speaker will go into this low power mode even if while they're in the middle of producing sound. Turning them on and off tends to fix the problem, but this is ridiculous. I've never seen, or heard of, speakers that do this. I wish I hadn't thrown the box out as I would certainly be returning them if I could.
It's a nice look, but it tips over very easily. It is not steady on a rug surface dispite what the picture on the box shows. My advice is if you need a CD rack that holds a lot of CD's? Save your money and invest in something nicer and more sturdy.
The package came in a little wet - appeared to be crumpled here and there. The player looked to be in good shape - no visible damages. Waited for a day for the player to reach room temperature (It was freezing when I took delivery from UPS). Plugged the player - got the welcome screen and Toshiba logo on TV. That and the screen saver were the only pictures I got out of this player. The player would not read any disc put in it - tried DVDs, VCDs, CDs - (original and the ones I burnt), MP3 discs.Incidentally the same thing happened when I bought a Toshioba dual disc player from UBID about 3 years ago! At that time I was told that the reading lens was misaligned on a bunch of units! (but someone at Toshiba decided to ship them anyway!)Will keep my fingers crossed - I am about to get another one from Amazon.com any time now. Hopefully the next one will work.In the meantime I am going to retreive my trusted 3 yr old Panasonic A120 from the basement.PROS:Good looksSilent, smooth tray mechanismCONS:Apparent poor QC at ToshibaRemote is not illuminated, small buttonsUpdate.... got a new piece later on from Amazon. Knock on wood, working great till today...
I should have made sure I reviewed other folks comments who have owned the HL-1440 for 6 months or more on Amazon prior to purchasing this piece of junk.I've noticed over the past couple of months or so that I've had grey streaks appearing on print outs - recently, the alarm indicator has been flashing everytime I try to print. I've subsequently found out that my problems are symptomatic of a drum problem and told that I could replace it for the $160 !!!!I'm probably going to revert back to a colour inkjet printer, rather than spend another cent with Brother.
The JukeJam (40 GB) is still available on eBay and Amazon merchants, and it's unbelievably cheap for the features. But you're buying into something that has a lot of design flaws.DO buy it if what you really want is a big portable USB drive for backing up your computer. Its disk size and battery life are remarkably good, and you can back up your whole computer and most of your record collection onto the thing. Of course, it's also an MP3 player -- but it's at best adequate for that.DON'T buy it if what you really want is an iPod. The software (both that runs on your computer and on the player itself) is not well thought out and is a real pain in the neck if you have more than a few hundred songs (and with that capacity, who woulnd't?). As mentioned elsewhere, playlists and song management are not only hard to use but usually have to be re-entered *by hand.* Plus, there are dozens of bugs that make the JukeJam completely unusable for listening to audio books. For example, you can't fast forward or rewind if the "track" is more than 30 minutes long, and for some MP3 formats you can't fast forward or rewind at all. Other times, the player just gets confused and the controls freeze up, or it just shuts down. Tech support -- yeah, right. The software is written in China, and the few guys who work on it here aren't responsive.Finally, the FM radio and recording capabilities work only in theory. It is a usable stereo tuner, but it can only pick up incredibly strong signals. I have two JukeJams, and they each can pick up maybe 3 stations...where a car radio or boom box can pick up 30.
I've been using this printer for about 3 months and have gone through 3 ink cartridges. I don't print more than maybe 50-75 pages a month. At around $13 (at the cheapest) a cartridge this is insane. If I hadn't gotten the printer as a gift this would be a terrible investment. I could print for years (2500 pages) on a laser cartridge for $50. For the price, buy a laser printer and never look back! I'm warning you don't make the same mistake I did.
I bought an extra battery from Nikon for my D300s. After about 3 months, the battery does not work in the camera. It takes a charge but when I insert the battery into the camera, the camera does not see the battery. I know that it is a battery problem and not a camera problem because my other battery works in the camera.I called Nikon about the problem and their answer is "we do not warranty our own batteries". This mean that if you buy a Nikon branded battery for a Nikon camera from Nikon and it fails shortly after you purchase it, what you have is a useless paperweight.I assumed that one advantage of buying products sold by a major camera vendor is that the vendor stands behind their product. I was obviously wrong.
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.
then buy this jalopy. You can get it at Office Max for 129....about the price off a new set of toners. I am going to take my Beretta and shoot this pile of junk as soon as it runs out of toner.
I am sorry I ordered these DVD-Rs but I needed some to burn my movie to DVD for my cast & crew. Unfortunately, the DVD-Rs do not work in my player. I am not sure why but I am about to return them for a refund. Waste of money!
Works when it works... so many times I have had to reboot the device. Or my computer. Or both.
this item in not what is described to be and i had to return it after i purchased it.maybe for some other computer but definetly not for IMAC G4 1.0 GHz.
After receiving my order that was supposed to work in my laptop, it did not work. No matter what I did, it was useless to me. The service was good and the timing was excellent but the product was not a working product for me.
This laptop is a good choice if you don't have much room in your house and don't plan on carrying a laptop with you all over the place. If you're looking for a notebook that is easy to transport and tough enough to handle the ride, this isn't the notebook for you.The computer runs most applications pretty quickly. It's a fine machine if you plan on leaving it at home most of the time and don't ever play computer games. I regret buying this notebook because I do enjoy playing computer games and this notebook is unable to play most of the games that have come out in the past year or two and none that are coming out now. It's 3-D graphics accelerator and microprocessor are simply not up to the challenge. It's not a matter of the games running slow--it's that they will not run at all. Also, after only a month of having the computer, the monitor started to flicker on and off if it was bumped very gently in a particular way. I still haven't figured out what exactly triggers this, but it happens every so often, and I just have to restart the computer. I think that's pretty lame for a brand-new computer, especially a SONY.Next time I'll just get a desktop.
There appears to be lots of "fake" reviews for the Cavalry products... avoid this brand maybe? :)
Given the other glowing reviews, perhaps my product was defective. These are terrible sounding headphones (equivalent sound found in the $10 range). The treble was tinny and the bass totally absent. I read about "breaking in" high quality headphones by playing full range music at full volume for several hours - I tried and no improvement. I tried all the ear pieces thinking perhaps placement in the ear was the issue - no improvement. I returned the headphones - Amazon is great! One solid plus is the tangle free cord - it truly does minimize tangles. On another down side, the weight of the ear buds make it hard for them to stay in your ears while running (even with the correct sized ear piece).
I really liked this MP3 player when I first got it, except for the color. It was darker in person that it showed on the computer. Besides that, the MP3 player worked great. It was my first one I had gotten and it was easy enough to use since I mostly used it for workouts and just let it play in order. The first problem I had early on was that it would get stuck after 1 certain song I had on it. At first I thought it was just the song because I would power it off then power on and it would work fine on the next song. I probably had it about a year to a year and a half before one day it just stopped working. At first I thought it was the battery because it kept powering off, but when I put new batteries in it, it wouldn't turn on.It might have been that it could have been easily fixed, but I just would rather go buy a new one instead of dealing with the hassle of fixing it for the price it cost.
I did not use card once in the year I had it. I am an avid entertainment book user. I thought this would have those types of same deals. It did not have the same caliber of venues/restaurants as I would see in an entertainment book. I was surprised how few deals/places it did have. I live in Seattle and could never find a discount to use, event when I traveled I still found that it was not worth it.As another reviewer said "No fast food places, discounts and attractions or other services. Save your money."I wish I had read the reviews before I bought, don't make my same mistake.
I should preface this by saying that I love IBM laptops -- I've had several (including the T42 I'm using to write this review) and agree they really are the gold standard for laptops. Although they may lack some of the whiz-bang features of HP and Dell machines, they are bullet proof, and have the best keyboards I've ever used.With that... I'd take a pass on this machine. Lenovo (who accquired IBM thinkpad operations) sells consumer machines that cost a few hundred dollars more than this, but are able to run current operating systems. With the soon to come release of the next version of Windows, this machine won't do. Moreover, it hard drive is small, and would require an upgrade for many applications, such as photos, mp3's, etc. Or, if I really wanted an IBM machine, I'd troll E-bay for more current used machines or factory refurbs.
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.
Buyer beware of this keyboard, terrible performance! This keyboard experiences horrible performance issues with this keyboard, if the wireless transciever is moved away, this keyboard malfunctions and sometimes will not register key clicks. I've had to purchase a Microsoft Keyboard 6000 becuase I couldn't take this keyboard anymore. Do NOT buy! You will regret it!
This invasive monster slowed my system and has permanently removed the change/remove programs icon from control panel. I uninstalled it and reset my system back a day and am still having problems. I did try to install it without software, but then the mic didn't work. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMERA. IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!!
I have been using it a lot on my drives, and I have noticed that although the idea and looks/size is good enough, its not field-tested properly. Otherwise they would have known that it causes a lot of static problems. However much I like to use it, it keeps getting me frustrated every few minutes, by letting the static creep in with the songs.one thing I noticed was that if i switched off the radio for a sec and then switched it back on, the static would be lost (coz it takes a little time for it to creep in again), but sometimes you might just be lucky and the static might be very minimal. I have even almost banged my ipod due to the frustration caused by the itrip. Its painful.As claimed, it does not fare well even in country areas, except the few times I have encountered good reception for a short while. But it may be okay for ppl wanting to use them in different places/cars every once in a while.Pros:1> Compact and lightweight2> Used ipod power3> good for rental cars or other vehicles.Cons:1> Irritating static noise spoils all the fun.2> Usage of ipod battery power allows ipod to play for half the time that it usually does with earphones on.3> Have to access the ipod playlists everytime the frequency needs to be changed. A digital display on the griffin itrip would do good.Dont have too high expectations if you are planning to buy 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.
Junk cable. Sound only comes out of one side, not stereo like it should be. Only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the price is so cheap I really didn't expect too much.
The PDA wouldn't charge up at all. I was very disappointed. Although it was in it's original packing, the product itself was quite old.
While the appearance of the keyboard is quite good for this keyboard, there are some unacceptable nuances. The first minor problem is that the Fn button is in the corner of the keyboard, where the Ctrl button. This can be very annoying. The right part of the touchpad is used to scroll up down although they made this section too big so that you will inevitably end up scrolling web pages up and down against your will. Last, but not least, the keyboard has some problems with repeated keys. It has repeatedly happen to me that when pressing Ctrl+"+" multiple times, the keyboard would suddenly start sending the key combination multiple times to the receiver until I released the Ctrl button, even if the "+" button was not being pressed at all. This "bug" together with the fact that the keyboard feels overall cheaply made, makes me advise against buying it. I have been using an87KEY USB Wrls Slimtouch Keyboard Black for Pcand the experience is much better.
In less than one year, I've had to replace my Creative MP3 player three times. A different problem each time. First, the scroll stopped working. Second, the thing would jump from the middle of one song into the middle of a different song (no, it wasn't set on "random"). Lastly, it is stuck on "player locked" and is completely inacessible. Never buy a Creative.
This antenna is garbage. I bought it over the gilsson because of the garmin name & because I didn't want to spend $99 for the other more expensive antenna that garmin sells.I will give it 0 stars of I could! Get the gilsson for abt 25 shipped. I finally trashed this & got gilsson instead. The gilsson maintains perfect satellite signal on my old streetpilot 2610, even under tree cover & tall buildings.Just my $.02...
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.
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 AIO in November 2006 after my Canon i550 printhead stopped working. I liked this AIO and the capability to fax, scan, print, and copy, but it had to be replaced twice by Canon.The first time, it sounded like a machine gun and the second time I kept getting a paper jam error message but nothing was jammed, and the printing was wavy, which was really a problem with bar codes. The third time it broke, it was out of warranty. It displayed error message "5100" and the alarm flashed so I turned it off and back on again and it printed a couple of pages and displayed the error message again. Also, two lines (one near the top and one near the bottom) looked as if the sentence was cut down the middle (horizontally) and put back together again, but just a little skewed. I called Canon and it was 30 days out of warranty so they wouldn't replace it.Also, I don't often print in color, mostly in grayscale, but all of the ink cartridges empty quite often. I am thinking about buying a Canon b/w laser AIO instead, hoping the cost per page will be less. I do like Canons and their customer service. I think, perhaps, the MP530 has a few problems.The good news is that I had forgotten I had purchased the N.E.W. 2 year replacement warranty so I called them and they sent me a check for the entire purchase price! I will ALWAYS purchase their replacement warranty for future printers, from here on out.
This would be a great product if they sent the correct part. Instead it is listed incorrectly, and I'm out $5 with no stereo. LAME.
If I had given these headphones a review two or three months ago, I definitely would have given them four or five stars--they've been my favorite headphones for years. Not necessarily because of the sound quality (quite passable but definitely not audiophile quality), but for the compact convenience of them: they fold up neatly and tightly and are easy to stow in a pocket or backpack. I've used these 'phones for years and they have always lasted many, many months until the wiring pulled out from the plug, usually through my own rough use. (A couple pairs on which I had the foresight to apply some precautionary electrical tape around the wire near the plug lasted for more than a year).I haven't been able to find these headphones in retail stores for almost a year, so I was pleased when I noticed Amazon carried them. Several months ago I ordered a set and put it away for when I'd eventually wear out my old set. A couple weeks ago I at last switched to the new set, and two days after starting to use them, the headphones snapped in two at one of the folding joints--a problem I have never had with over a dozen pairs of these headphones before. Well, maybe that was user-error. I ordered two more sets and started using the first last week. It snapped in two the day before yesterday. The second pair snapped in two today. That can't be user error, that's faulty construction. I'm beginning to see why the bricks-and-mortar stores don't carry them anymore: I don't know what Sony has done in the process of the manufacture of these headphones, but they've changed them from my fave headphones to cheap breakable garbage. I won't be buying them again.
i have not been able to figure out how to install this EQ i still have options but its a lot harder than i thought even though i also have a boss 7" touch screen radio.
DO NOT BUY THIS SCANNERCannon alleges that this is easy to install. I spent countless hours toying with Windows trying to get it to work. I downloaded patches, drivers and services packs to no avail. I had two, hour-long phone calls with their tech-support (When tech-support has you editing the registry, you know something's up), no dice. I even had the sys-admin from my work come to my house and he couldn't figure it out. Enough is enough.I'm not running anything exotic either, just Win2000 professional on a new AMD computer.Steer clear at all costs!DO NOT BUY THIS SCANNER!
DO NOT BUY THIS TV. I bought a Vizio 26inch and it caught fire. Thankfully I was standing right there when it erupted into flames and was able to put it out.
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...)
Ok the thing is is that they really do fit well. BUT! The sound is reversed, the instromentals (spelling?) are put louder and the vocals are bearly there. and i know that the tape was working so... don't get it though it's not very good at all.
I've had mine all of 4 months. Oopps, that's not true, I had to send the first one back in Dec., DVD skipped. Two weeks LATER, another one arrives. Note, under the generous 90 day warranty, you have to ship them your unit, then they ship back another.Now, the VCR doesn't work, after playing probably 5 tapes in 4 months. I guess it just couldn't stand the heavy use.If you buy this dog, keep all the packaging and buy a back up, hopefully not a Toshiba!!!!!!!
Software write error. Error stated I was using a high speed disc which was incompatible with the drive. I was using standard Sony discs. Spent two hours with tech support and still, did not work. Tech support says software 'record now' is new to them. My computer operating at optimum speed and still, did not work. A waste of time and money.
This Radio has a cool sleek look to it but it is junk. I took it apart to try to expand the antenna but was unsuccessful because it is so small. I got this for my desk to listen to SF Giants games but it is nearly impossible because the slightest movement turns into static. Look somewhere else, you pay for what you get.
The sound quality is incredible - second to none!Why only two stars? First, it isn't compatible with the iPhone 3G. (I don't know about the original iPhone because I don't own one.) Not only isn't there an adapter for the dock connector, but the device doesn't fit in the recessed resting area.Second, the integration with my iPod mini is poorly conceived. The device is smart enough to tell when music isn't playing after a while and turn the power off, but:- it doesn't automatically turn on when you turn on your iPod- it doesn't turn off or even pause your iPod when you power it downThese are basic and integral functions that are inexcusable to neglect. I'm returning mine for a less expensive Bose.
The tripod legs themselves seem very solidly constructed and the overall appearance is good. The design is unique and ingenius as far as the column and tilt setup for macro/closeup photography. Here's the design flaw though, the bushing that is on top of the head is not actually screwed onto the bolt. It slides up and down freely. The 9370 is rated at 22 pounds of support, so I tried to put an equivalent head on it. I screwed it on and then......gently.....snugged up the set screws and the bushing snapped off right at the base. This is not an easy repair. I wound up using a bushing for a Slik Monopod that I had to fix the issue. I have had two of these 9370 series because I liked the design, but have had issues with the heads. If Giottos would correct that problem, they'd have a real winner. I am not too comfortable with $5000 in camera equipment hanging off the head design with the current bushing set up though.
Do not order you will be shipped a mr814v2 that only has a 2 db antenna that is not removable I even had support send me another one yes it was also a version 2 after I told them the deference I did not try the second one but the first has a slowdown in the switch that is not noticeable in the mr814 so if you order be ready for a router with a 2db gain antenna not 5 db removable as listed in both Amazons review and tech specs listed.I feel that Netgear should have used a diffrent model number for the second version not just adding a -v2 to the end of the model number and only putting on the back of the box the front still is marked MR814
I purchased the Addonics CardBus USB 2.0 Adapter thinking that it would be a fast and inexpensive solution to my USB port problem on my laptop. I was aware of the fact that a power adapter would be needed at times. I thought it would be necessary for powered devices such as a scanner or a printer. However, I was not expecting to have to use the adapter to read flash drives. Both of my flash drives are high-speed 2.0 devices. Maybe that contributed to its inability to read the drives without the adapter. Nevertheless this product was a major disappointment and inconvenience! I would not recommend it.
Hoped to replace blown-out Dual XP65i rear speakers in my '94 Subaru Legacy wagon with some $25-30 speakers, but the frame is too deep for the rear deck and don't fit flush; they stick up ~1/2" (:-(Will continue to look for proper replacement (being much more skeptical of compatibility charts; a fine example of something best purchased from a local store but, alas, my nearby stores only offer $100+ speakers.)The Pyles do sound pretty good, though.
I bought this camera in October 2009. I didn't start using it until January of 2010. I had trouble with it early not shutting off when I switched it off. I had to remove battery to get it to turn off. In September of 2010 it completely died, would not turn on. I sent it in for warranty repair and Canon fixed it and sent it back. The shipping label said that they replaced the motherboard. One month later it died again. I again sent it back and suggested that there was a real problem with this camera. They again repaired it under warranty (from the previous repair) and shipped it back. It died again just over a month ago, out of warranty and Canon wants $220 to fix it or I can get a "deal" on a refurbished camera. The warranty on the refurbished camera is 90 days. There is no way I would take this kind of risk with a possibly used camera. The deal wasn't all that great either. I told Canon that I thought I had bought a lemon. No help. I have since seen a few reviews with the same problem. The least they could have done was given me a deal on a new camera. I am so disappointed in Canon, every other time I have had a problem they have fixed it/helped me. Customer service was excellent until this problem. Agent didn't have much sympathy. I had the camera shipped back and am hoping to find a great black friday deal. I cannot afford to keep buying cameras. Will look at Nikon and Olympus.
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.
It is somehow broken already after just several months use.The voice quality is just so so as well. Disappointed about the product
I am one of those guys who dutifully changes the oil in his car when the mileage is up. So, of course, when my Brother printer hit the 20,000 mark and started telling me it was time to replace the drum, I spent the money and did it. Of course, the drum I had was printing just fine, but who was I to argue with scheduled maintenance?Now with my NEW drum, I get ghost printing when I print envelopes. I get a weak image of the first text and then a second even weaker image of the text again below it. It is like the toner is sticking to the drum and getting put on the paper a second time as the drum turns. If I move the blue slider back and forth a few times it will clear up for a little while.I need to call Brother and let them know my problem. I regret, though, spending the money on a new drum, when my old one was working perfectly fine. Unfortunately, I through the old one out before we discovered the problem with the new one.
when you turn on noise cancelation in a noise enviroment. It create a high pittch noise in your ear ( it is noise generator )
This notebook/laptop cooling pad has very little air-flow.Also, whenever you are typing on your laptop, causing your palms to rest on the laptop, it causes the fan blades to rub against the chassis, causing a loud noise. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Being a dedicated fan of Sony Digital cameras for the past 6 years, I was dying to get my hands on the new DSC-F828. From all of the specs. I read prior to it's release I was pummped to go online and buy this camera. In fact as soon as they hit the site I bought one!!!! I could'nt wait for it to be delivered the next day and start reading about it and using it over the Christmas holiday vacation week. Much to my surprise I was very disapointed with some classic action shots I took during my ski trip. The white background of the snowy mountains with the sun reflecting off the snow generated the most hideous looking purple flares accross the photo. When I went to read the reviews at all of the well respected Digital Photo websites I quickly found out I was not alone in my observations. Plus I learned that the defects were running deeper than I thought possible.To be fair the camera is extremely well built and very user friendly. I does take very good pictures. But just don't expect to use it in backlit or bright areas. I wanted so badly to keep this camera and over look the problems. But I did'nt want to be part of a cruel joke that Sony was trying to pull on it's loyal customer base.Bottom line, I sent it back and received a refund. Sony definitely rushed this bad boy to market way to quickly. Be very carful and do your home work before [buying] this camera. There are several better alternatives available for the same or less $$$.
I had one these transmitters before by that same company and it woked fine. This one that I have now doesn't work at all. I went through every station on the radio and I found NO clearity.
I've had this clock for several years. The atomic time, indoor temp, and moon phase all work well. However the outdoor sensor frequently stopped working for no apparent reason (batteries always tested strong, no new RF devices to cause interference, no change in location of base station or outdoor sensor, etc.) I repeatedly jumped through all of the troubleshooting hoops in the manual and would eventually get the outdoor sensor to temporarily work again, although for shorter and shorter periods each time. Eventually, after about a year (right after the warranty expired if I remember correctly!) the outdoor sensor stopped working for good.LaCrosse customer service never responded to multiple emails or phone calls even though I left many many messages in regards to troubleshooting my existing sensor or trying to find out how to purchase a new outdoor sensor.(Very poor business people - I was willing to give them MORE money and they still never got back to me!)So, 5 stars for the base station, 1 star for the outside sensor, and 0 stars for LaCrosse support (or lack thereof) which gives an average rating of 2 stars.
This is one of the reasons why Ipod is getting on my nerves sometimes. Yeah Apple became famous due to the Ipod-hype. Ipod is cool alright, but hey, you add another product for it which is an obvious blatant abuse of marketing hype. This is first of all, WAY TOO EXPENSIVE, compared to the other equally good(or even better) hi-fi speakers out there. And second, the sound it produces is just freakin' the same. Sheeshhh... I don't know who would be able to spend their hard-earned money on this thing. Great speakers from Altec Lansing and Creative Labs are out there. They're equally good. This one? Well... it's a waste.
I just bought these cheap headphones!! Looks nice but not are functional!! I expect good and strong sound quality!! But really doesn't worth a penny!! Terrible sound,!! Dont buy these!
On the plus side this battery is cheap and works in my camera, but unfortunately discharges noticeably faster than the stock battery.
ok i hooked this up two months before i got dsl to wirelessly game and it worked fine, then i got dsl and it was too also good although one thing i didnt suspect was that it was slowing down my connection...i leaned this laterone day my sister tried to send a lenghthy email and everytime she sent it it was &quot;interupted&quot; i thought it had to do with my eamil settings i tried everything and didnt work finnaly i tried unhooking it and hooking my verison dsl line directly into my computer and email and everything, my speed was even dramatically improved.I tried updating the firmware and even turned off the firewall yet this problem continued to persist. I am very dissapointed with this product and am kicking myself for not keping the reciet.
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 have the v5 of this router. I put the latest firmware on it. None of this made any difference to all the tests I discuss below.I am a very experienced software engineer. I just want you to know who was doing these tests.Since my initial testing about 2 weeks ago, I must correct myinitial assessment that the router's throughput is bad. Actually, it's very very good. I was having problems with a wireless notebook card. However, the rest of my negativeopinion stands, and I'd still say "get another router".If all you want to do is surf the web and read email, this router will work. If you want to do ANYTHING ELSE, run, do not walk, to the store, and get yourself a different router.I'm in a lab, with perfect Ethernet connections on both the WAN and LAN sides of this router (no ISP involved), and my wirelessly connected computer is sitting feet from the thing, so there's no "bad signal" issues.Here's what's wrong with this thing:1. Discovery is awful. Using it in wireless mode: now you see it, now you don't. Discovery by the Windows wireless manager fails a lot.2. UPnP doesn't. It times out, locks up, and loses UPnP entries at the drop of a hat. So you can forget chat, messenger, videoconferencing, and any other tools that use the handy UPnP setup to open the port forwarding entries.3. Every setting you change in the web interface requires the router to restart and it takes FOREVER (like 30 seconds).4. Out of the box, the wireless doesn't work, BY DESIGN. You have to use some obnoxious "configuration" program they include on a CD, or, connect with the WIRED side, and go to the main config web page.5. Change the wireless SSID from the default "NETGEAR" and it's goodbye wireless LAN. You won't be able to connect to it every again, until you connect using the wired side, change the name BACK to "NETGEAR", reboot, and then change it again to what you want. Then it finally works.6. When you change "some" configuration settings, it will spontaneously lose other ones. When you change settings, "sometimes" after it saves them and reboots, you won't be able to find the router again until you power it off and on.You might think it's just a defective unit. But don't bet on it. Like I said, if you just set it up and use the web and email, it never hiccups --- very unlikely if it had a hardware problem. But if you do anything else to it, it's a total piece of junk.My experience a week ago with support for their older MR814 router led me to NetGear's useless tech support call center in India (no, this isn't racist, it's really in India). And what do you get?1) You have to go through an arduous web page "registration" process before the call center will even help you.2) The web page registration would not work, insisting that the "purchase date" I entered was invalid, even though it's not.3) The call center person told me they would register my router for me, and that I would have to call back in 20 minutes after the registration had time to get into their database.In short, their tech support is such agony, that I am not going to call them on THIS router. It's going in the dumpster.I am in the process of reviewing routers for a videoconferencing software product my company sells. Specifically, I'm looking for ones that support UPnP well, because I want to set up the ports on the router to let video get in without making the user setup the router themself.As a result, I have a big pile of different routers here, and I can tell you that this one is the worst, bar none.Stay away from the D-Link DI-624 too, while you're at it.The Linksys models I've tried work the best, by far.
I loved my ipod shuffle. I used it to store music to walk to for exercise. It kept my hands free so I could walk with weights. But it only lasted 2 months and now it won't charge!!!! I have tried everything but sending it in for a new battery. Very disappointed!
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.
After having this Micro system for 10 days I can say that I'm really disappointed with it's performance! The radio is good for nothing. Out of dozens of radio stations in my city, I can hear only a few of them without significant noise, while others are completely out of range or with too much noise. To be fair, I put 5 yr. old JVC mini system at the same spot, using the same antenna, and I got dozens of radio stations with very neat sound - no noise at all! The difference is HUGE!I use this system to listen my MP3's over USB (nice feature) and from DVD-RW which works fine, although it would be nice to have a "skip folder" button on remote controll since I don't want to have my TV on to be able to listen and navigate MP3's.The sound is OK, but it's missing Bass and Treble controls. Also, when you want to put the volume really low, it might happen that on level 4 the sound is too loud and on level 3 the sound is to low.When playing from CD/DVD, a big blue circle is lit up and looks cool - unless it's close to your face in night and you can't switch it off without turning off the system.The system is filled with flaws... I wonder if after designing a system like this they ever put it to test with real consumers?I gave it more then one star simply because it has the feature to play MP3 from USB.
So far the memory has not worked in the CPU, The PC3200 3ea 1gb replaces PC 2700 2ea 512mb. The change in memory is supposed to work but I need to do further research because I don't believe I completed necessary software changes. It's been some time since I changed any RAM and when you're 75 yrs of age, you forget somethings. It would have been handy if some instructions had been included but none were so I'll have to do some research. The Memory may be physically okay but it's to soon to tell if a higher rating is warranted.
The Power Bright PB-12 US to UK 3-Prong Travel Outlet Plug Adapter worked only one time. The plug adapter was useless afterwards. I recommend that if you are traveling abroad that you purchase adapter plugs in country. We purchased our adapter plugs at Sainsbury Super Store in Banbury, England for about 3 GBP ($4.00-$5.00). The adapter plugs worked very well with our cell phones, laptop and kindle fire.
I bought this new from Sam's Club and was thrilled for about three months until the set needed the mother board replaced. Well VIZIO sent a repair person out at no cost as I live in Southern California and the TV was under warranty. However, now that the warranty has expired (perhaps four months ago). the main board overheats and you can only watch the TV for about 30 - 40 minutes at a time until it cools down. Unfortunately, it has no room for anti-freeze. I'm going to call VIZIO and ask how much it is to repair, however my policy has always been never to throw good money after bad. So I guess I'll be dusting off that old tube TV which works just fine and wait till after New Years, or until China invades.
I work in an office where everyone uses Macs, and I work on a G5 iMac. It's not technically mine, so I can't speak to the buying experience, but I have noticed that out of around 15 of these things that we've had in our office, three of them have fried their chips within around three months of use. That said, these machines were left on all the time and so may have suffered from the constant strain of running 24 hours a day. But computers are supposed to be able to take that--I've never before had a computer die on me from being left on. I talked to my company's tech support people (they've been installing hundreds of these things), and they seem to believe that the G5 iMac has heat dissipation issues.Consider: The screen, hard drive, motherboard, chip and graphics card are all shoved into a small space with very bad circulation. The large grille on the bottom off the computer can't possibly work as an effective exhaust--heat travels up. And the small slit towards the top of the computer on the back? I'm not sure what it's for, but it's not big enough to promote decent airflow. Anyway, I'm not really a lover of the Macintosh operating system in the first place, but I've always believed that's a matter of taste for users. However, if you are going to buy this computer, I would at least advise you to turn on all the power saving features so that it automatically goes into sleep mode if you're not using it for a while. That should keep it cool. I haven't heard any official word from Apple on the heat issue, so I'm just speculating here, but a little precation is warranted.
I read the previous reviews about the Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitter for Zune and they had mostly rated the device very poorly. One review did say the audio output using a cassette adapter worked fine, so I bought the product to use it in that way and not even try the FM transmitter. Well, the audio output didn't work at all. Furthermore, the device is only built to fit the 1st generation Zunes. I have a 2nd generation 8GB zune and an 80GB zune. The 8GB zune fit on the device, but not well - it was kind of wobbly. The 80GB zune doesn't fit at all. Save your money and don't purchase this device.
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.
I purchased this d-link DPR-1260 to connect to a Belkin F5D7230-4 router on a HP Windows XP PC to connect a HP Laserjet P2015d. Followed instructions on set up sheet. Once completed and removed ethernet- it would not work wirelessly. After long hold times (greater than 30 minutes) and numerous phone calls to both d-link and Belkin and a bad case of you need to call the other manufacturer for set-up info- it never would work wirelessly.I returned this item, purchased a Linksuys WPSM 54G and had it up and running wirelessly in 15 minutes.I will never buy d-link agin and usggest you reconsider.I can handle install/operating issues - but poor, ineffective tech service is not acceptable.
It is a nice looking case and I would've been very happy to use it with my phone, but it does not fit for Nokia E61. Thank God the seller was nice enough to take it back.
Got these today. Plugged them in and the sound came on then off plus all scratchysound. Just awful. Either a poor connector plug or loose wires going to the phones.The build quality of these is positively awful compared to the Koss Pro4AA of the1970's. If you want to hear what KossPro4aa really sounds like, do yourself a favorand buy a vintage pair on Ebay. That's what I am now going to do.
I will not buy anything from any seller on your web site again.Seller did not send the right amount of cables
I have one of these cases and have been using it for awhile. I was disapointed in the fact that it did not protect my screen like I thought that it would. I carry my ipod in my pocket and it bumps into my keys and cell phone and I have found that the ipod screen under the plastic screen still got scratch up a little. It is better than not having something to protect it but next time I will look around more for a better design.
I got this printer with my new computer a year ago. For the first few months it was incredible. Made beautiful copies and print-outs and it scanned items easily. Then I noticed that there were a lot of paper jams. Then I got tired of spending a fortune on ink. Truly, sometimes I can print maybe a dozen copies of anything, black or in color, before the ink is gone. I'm talking about documents, not photos or anything requiring loads of ink. Then I started getting a message that the ink cartridges were empty even if I just replaced them. Now, the thing won't print anything at all. I'm going to look for a new printer today.
Check out your electronic sales circular. Prices have been varying wildly from 149 to 250. I set up my unit yesterday, was fairly easy except I connected a wrong cable and couldn't get my video to work. I called Phillips tech support and was told I had a faulty unit and I should ship it back to Philips at my expense. I finally got it to work on my own. Sound sounds great but there are no treble or bass adjustments, you have to live with the factory settings. The dvd drawer is very flimsy and cheaply made it wobbles. If I had to do it again, I buy another make like Samsung or LG which were in the same price range.
The problem with this device is that the ball is very smooth and will slip if it gets the least little bit of grease on it from a skin cream or even eating a potato chip. I use the mouse all day and had to switch to a trackball to avoid repetition injury. The only other mouse I've used is Logitech which is an optical mouse and requires no reqular cleaning. I'd definitely not buy Microsoft if you're a heavy user.
This machine read great the first time and I was EXTREMELY pleased.But whether my card is bad or the particular machine that we bought was bad... the machine grew very hot in a short amount of time and burned up the memory card.So now I'm hesitant about re-using the machine plus we have to spend money on another memory card for the camera.So this is just a warning to most of you. It's not all featherbeds with this one.
I have never had a COBY item work well, so I should have been prepared for this. None of the pictures from my digital camera work on this. I can use an old digital camera to take low res pictures and put it on this screen, but anything over 2 megapixel confuses the processor and comes out scrambled. Based on this product and a COBY CD player and a few other items I have owned from these guys I am done. Never again to buy from them.
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.
I purchased this item 2 months ago, tried it with windows 7 using Vista drivers from their website.. couldn't make it work. Emailed support to see if there will be Windows 7 drivers .. answer: not sure, if we do we will let you know. Hooked up to a XP machine, works ok if the ambient lighting is ok, not so good in low light, don't know what the LED's do, never light up white as some people claim and appear to have no IR effect, picture black when I darken room. Does appear to see IR from a remote, in a dark room I can turn on a IR remote and see the glow albeit very weak. Nice Clamp...
I bought this just the other day and hooked it up with the included A/V cables and it worked jut fine. Then I went out and bought component cables to take advantage of the system's Progressive Scan capabilities. I hooked it up and tried to watch the Lord of the Rings Extended Edition. It worked fine and looked amazing but then I switched it to DTS and there was a random loud thumping noise coming from the subwoofer. It's very audible and very distracting during quieter scenes. It sounds like someone rubbing their hands over an inflated balloon. I checked around on the internet and found a few other people having this problem. One of them spoke with a customer service representative and he told him that this happened because DTS and Progressive Scan are not compatible which sounds crazy to me. We think it's a design flaw. I've emailed customer service myself and I hope they can help me but until then, be very wary when considering this system. If you don't have a progressive scan TV, don't worry about it and get this system which is actually a very good deal. If you want progressive scan and DTS (my personal favorite audio language) then avoid this system until Samsung gets this worked out. Any help you all can offer will be appreciated.
Well, it is a mouse for lefties....I don't use the huge software that has to be downloaded, becauseI don't need an email button on my mouse or a volume control.It has a lag time and uses CPU cycles.I run it on my second computer and it does the job ok.It is NO good for gaming!I thank Logitech for the design, but feel they could have offered more of their products for "we of the Left".I do use their excellent G3 gaming mouse for my main PC as it is ambidextrous.
After working for a year, the synchronization failed at the end of the connection procedure. In order to get service, you must phone up and get a number to send it in. But they don't want youto send it in. They charge you $8.00 for the call, and will refund it if they decide you shouls send it in. Well, first ofall , they give you a 801 phone number to Salt Lake City. Ithought this was toll free, like an 800 number. SoI just used regular service instaed of a 5 cents a minute service. My phone call ended up costing 9.60 for 28 minutes plusthe 8.00 USR charge. What did they do for me. They stepped methrough the procedure to add at dialup an external "key"that I learned later through internet search that turns off theV92 technology. Anyhow, after setting this key for the modem,it was slow, slow. I ended up going back to my old 28-33KUS Robotics that i bought in 1996. Don't bother with US RoboticsGet a ZOOM 56K modem. After 3 1/2 years My ZOOM on my other computer is functioning well; although the spring on the switchis tempermental. At least it will last 4 years - looks like. For those that made a mistake, the Setting is "&f1s32;=96". This turnsoff V92. DON'T BUY - Their warranty is a ripoff.
The power LED wouldn't light, but it seemed to be functioning because of the light hissing ... but bursts of static were discouraging. Returned.Cool looking, though ... still considering trying to get a pair that works.
Heard an intermittent clicking sound when on phone calls with the M500i. Will see what happens when I try to contact Plantronics. Used a cheaper headset from Plantronics and no problems at all. Might I have a defective unit?
I need a strong stool or chair to support 300+ lbs.. I will not buy a product unless the support rating is given. It is amazing a company would not know how important the support rating is for a stool and/or a chair. no sale.
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
The monitor worked fine for 16 months. All of a sudden, vertical white lines appeared in one third of the screen (the right side), and after three weeks, the white lines where all over the screen. If it can't be repaired or changed, I'll have lost USD$ 1.2K.
Bought the higher capacity 700 mb CDRW's since I have been using the 700 mb CD-Rs for some time now with no problems. Figured the CDRW's would be just as trouble-free. WRONG!!! I tried several versions of Roxio's Direct CD and can't even get one disc to format. Went through 20 of the 25 disks and tried every concievable plan. Many people on the Roxio site claim a combination of poor software with the poor quality of Memorex CD's result in unreadable disks as I was shocked how common this very same problem was till I visited Roxio.com and found the discussion group area of the site. Buyer beware as I sent an email to Memorex and they skirted the issue saying I needed higher speed CD's for it to work and I told him I formatter using 1x , 2x and 4x speed to test and all failed. Havent heard from memorex since then, so they really stand behind their product huh?
First one arrived but did not display photos properly. The images were off-center so that the center of the photo was pushed down and to the right by about 2 inches. This pushed the far right of the photo to the far left of the picture frame and the bottom of the photo to the top of the screen.Returned it to Amazon and ordered a replacement.Second one arrived with the same problem, but the images were only off-center by about .75 inches. If the glitch in the units just shifted the photo down and to the right so that part of the photo was just missing or offscreen, I might not even notice or care for most of my photos, but the glitch pushed the image down and right but reproduces the "lost" part on the left and top, which really made it hard to look at the photos.I'm trying a different brand.
First off, this system is $300 cheaper at Best Buy. Even at $500, this system is NOT worth it. It has troubles reading enhanced CDs, it won't play MP3's, the bass is very sloppy, there is NO midrange sound, and it is far from user friendly.
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 decide to shoot my under water picture without this filter, some picture start looking so red that I decide to take it off.Could be is other setting on the camera but I tryed different ways...Just try it by yourselve, good luck.
IBought VAIO TR 3A this afternoon. Returned to CompUsa in two hours since the CD/DVD-ROM shook loudly. The second one works ok, if you keep it as it is.Pro:The product is 4 star. It has more things than you expect from a 3.11 pounds computer. Screen is neat and bright. IEEE, wireless networking, noise level, etc are catching up with today's need.Cons: Spending more than four hours to upgrade OS to pro, it just kept repeating installation process. Then I could not start it. I had to use recovery function using F10. I called Sony. Althoug I was prepared to be insulted, I did not expect they could that bad. The tech guy said upgrading is your problem, not Sony problem, I cannot comment on anything related to upgrading. He went on, Sony neither encourage nor discourage upgrade, any problem you encounter later on when you install other softwear is not Sony's problem.Now, to upgrade, or not to upgrade, is problem. I do not like XP Home OS, but do not want to risk loosing wireless connection and other functions.I will give them Zero star because Sony tech guy is capable of taking away all the joy you could have with a new computer.
I used this to play my Creative Zen MP3 player in my car (Toytota Matrix) tape player. The sound was very muffled and I have to turn my stereo volume way up to hear it at a good level. I would not recommend this device for this combination of MP3 player/car.
Before I get into this, let me just say that we use the C550 daily and love the features/functionality......when they work.Here's a short list of features with "features":Bluetooth connectivity is inconsistent, but mostly problematic. When it works, it works all day, when it doesn't, might as well turn bluetooth off and save your battery. Most days (like 9 out of 10), bluetooth will disconnect continuously when using motorola razor or blackberry phones. These rarely found phones are NOT on Garmin's compatibility list...so guess that's my problem.Text to speech is ridiculous....you would think that the abbreviation "Dr." would be assumed as "drive" in the context of a street name....instead, the text to speech says "doctor"...same goes for several other abbreviations, like "hwy". Noteable lack of quality control on garmin's behalf.Although I'd rate the navigation engine very good overall, there are times when the system gets "stubborn" and insists on a specific track, even if it lengthens the trip by dozens of kilometers and would increase travel time by at least an hour. Although there seems to be a good accounting of one-way streets, there is no noticeable accounting for restricted turns (i.e. no left turn).Other than that....I'm happy with the C550
Do not buy this product. It has been a nightmare for us. Consistent problems with the paper feeding system.
Review what? I didn't get the step-up ring I ordered! The package was lost, and Adorama didn't answer my question, why I couldn't receive the step-up ring I bought? Luckily, I wrote to Amazon after couple days waiting, and got the answer. Now I am waiting for the refund.
We needed a simple-to-use player for nifty old well-preserved albums as well as CD's and cassettes. Our Crosley arrived within a day of my ordering it. It took maybe a half-hour to unpack and set up (some of that time included clearing a space on shelving). It was beautifully packaged.Soon we were listening to Great Themes from Classic Television (vinyl from the 60's). In the weeks following the purchase, we continued to enjoy the unit. It is perfect for our needs. We aren't techies, and we don't want to invest in and fool with some complicated sound system.The above remains true, but a year after purchasing the Crosley, we discovered at Christmas that the CD player no longer worked. We hadn't used it much, and the Crosley representative with whom I spoke suggested lack of use may have been the problem. She also said Crosley would repair it for free if we sent it back via UPS. I passed on that option.UPS is terribly expensive, as I know from other experiences. And we didn't want to fool with the trouble of packing the machine. Finally, a year and half later, I have found someone local who might be able to fix the problem. Meanwhile, the radio and turntable have worked.The Crosley Celebrity is compact, very attractive, and nicely functional when it worked! (A small note: It does have a remote; a reviewer somewhere thought not.) If it can be fixed without costing a lot, I might revise my review again.A Customer in Virginia
My backup drive needs to be on all the time, so forced cooling is required. This seemed like a good enclosure to use. However, I will be replacing the 2 that I bought very soon.1) The fan is EXTREMELY cheap and soon became noisy with a rattling sound. Unacceptable.2) They cleverly circulate the air around both sides of the drive for cooling, but the placement of the rear vent prevents you from stacking enclosures, so you would waste a ton of space if you had more than one. It would have been very easy to place the vent so you could stack them.3) The power switch is on the rear, instead of the front where you can easily access it. My drive is on a high shelf with the cables in the rear and it is very hard to find the switch when necessary.Sorry - this is a product FAIL.
Yeah, these broke after two months. Which is one month past the Amazon return window. The sound started going out in one ear, and I had to do that thing where you gently jiggle the cord and hold it just so, in order to find *just* the right position for stereo sound to work. In protest, both sides stopped working. Huzzah! I would certainly not buy these again.
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.
I purchased this headset and wish I didn't. Here are the reasons why:1) Battery life is terrible!!!2) As stated with others, the signal drops all of a sudden and screeches in your ears!3) Cheap quality for the brand and money.4) Always having to tune the stupid thing as it somehow just goes out of tune.Not sure how others can rate this product with anything higher than two stars. It's not worth the money!
Since they never sent me the part I ordered, I cannot rate this product because I got something that didn't go with my computer, and was not the part number I even ordered.
Just unwrapped mine today. Tried to watch one of the movies in my iPod. THERE IS NO SOUND OUTPUT. Ruled out the possibility of defective cables. Video works fine unless I try to use the S-Video output port, which is defective as well. Useless.
wrong color, and they fell apart in less than 3 weeks, I gave them to my wife as a Valentine day present as a replacement for her Bose head phones.
The discription sounded good but after I bought it and put it to use, I found it to be "not as advertised" and returned it.
I purchased these to test the surround headphones theory. They were quite the disappointment. They sound particularly bad when watching movies. The dialogue sounds muffled and distant, as if you are hearing it through a tank of water. In a pinch, the phones work acceptably for gaming. With the digital out cable, there is enough separation of sound to get a sense of direction, but the volume levels of particular channels aren't adjustable, so it's not a substitute for a normal room system. I used these for Socom Confrontation and COD 4 on the PS3. It was generally difficult to tell how close sounds were coming from. In general, I'd say save the 20 bucks that you would waste on these and save for a higher quality pair. If you don't agree, I'd be happy to sell you mine.
I bought this antenna when tv went HD. Combined it with a Motorola signal booster. We're about40 miles in a straight line from the broadcast towers. They're on one mountain and we're on another, so there's not much in the way. We couldn't receive any of the free channels. Had to go to cable. Perhaps if we were only ten miles from the broadcast antennas and there were no trees inbetween it would work. Or maybe if we raised it right next to a broadcast antenna. Returned this antenna, the mount and the booster.
If you have Clear as your internet provider don't even bother buying this. It will mess up your connection within a week, it works for like thirty minutes and it will stall after that. It literally took twenty minutes to log me into facebook. Just spend a little more money on a higher tech version.
I bought this as a gift for my grandson, and it failed on the first attmpt to use it - swallowed a VHS tape and would neither play nor eject it. The design concept is good, but quality control seems to be non-existent. Back to Sears it goes, and shame on them for carrying the line.
I haven't been too happy with this unit. It is no where near as bright as a lot of the 3000 lumen projectors I have had in the past. With a computer image the clarity has not been very good either. I am looking to replace it with a different type of projector.
Bought it today and it is already broken. Poor design and too fragile. I am currently using a rubberband to hold the flap together. Don't buy!!!!!!!!!
This is the second Pioneer receiver I have owned. The sound that comes out of them is great. I really enjoy watching movies and listening to music with this receiver. Now the problem that I have is &quot;OVERLOADING&quot; it just started to do this in the past month. No one knows why. It is not even in the troubleshooting guide of the manual. Now I would not think much of this except for the last receiver I had also had problems and would cost more to fix than buy a new one. So I have come up with a solution.....do not buy pioneer, I think that should solve all my problems.
Well, I'm glad I sold this unit years ago right after I bought it (and purchased a different one). The value is just going to get less and less on this. I just wanted to warn other buyers planning to buy this now--DON'T! At the time, I bought this for $200 thinking that was a great deal... This GPS is honestly not even worth $100.If this is your first GPS, the whole GPS feeling might seem cool at first, but once you actually use this and compare with other GPS units out there, this is complete garbage. It's absolutely useless.- It takes a long time to lock on to the satellite. (only a few satellites built-in too, which means less reliability.)- The unit is very fat because of the hard drive. Hard drive is prone to more failures. Makes additional clicking noises, like most hard drives, when accessing anything.- POI, address searches takes forever. Worthless. Very very low processor.- The unit cannot turn on right away. It takes awhile to boot-up every time.- When navigating through the maps, it has to preload each area. It takes forever; it's like having a 28k dial-up connection or less and trying to drag through the maps in Google Maps. Very limited zooming/viewing options.- Route calculations takes forever. If you go off course, recalculation is completely out of the question.- Video playback is a gimmick. This is a GPS. It's not even worth it for the video capability because it is strict on the video resolution and file format (I believe it was something really low like 320x240 and XVID) AND because of the slow processor, it can't even keep up with most of the video -- even if you meet the minimum requirement/video bitrate, etc.This is outdated technology. GPS is getting cheaper, since it's becoming more common, and you can get much better features/portability for your money. Even if this is selling really cheap on Ebay, I suggest you don't waste your money.
I've used HP products for years and have never seen such a poorly made printer from them. It is made of very cheap plastic including the hinges. You better be a delicate person to use this.So, I unpackaged the printer, installed the toner and setup up the printer in no time. I tried to add paper but had to move the plastic pieces to acomodate letter size and it wouldn't move. By the time it did (brute force)it felt like it broke but seemed ok. Next I ran a test rpint and had ghosting and black all over the pages, even after 30 pages. I ran the clean utility built in and that made it worse. So, I decide to pull the toner and look at it and a spring flies off into the guts of the printer. NICE!! The toner is now shot and won't go back in and there is no way I will purchase another and waste the money.What a waste, do not buy!!!
In my life I have owned speakers and headphones of all levels of expense and quality. These were the worst. For this price, one is simply paying for the JBL brand name and the weird non-functional design. I actually paid $50 for a pair of these back in 2005 from the Apple "store," and the horribly traumatic experience of having to listen to anything eminating from them has basically scarred me for life.
These are as cheap and flimsy as anything I've ever owned. Sound quality is decent but I don't think they will last with daily use. Also the cord is too short for my taste. Anyway, that's my 2 cents which is what these are worth.
I would've given it at least a 4 for this product if I had a chance to use it for more than an hour but no... It's unfortunate that this happened. I might have just gotten a lemon or maybe not. I chose to have a replacement shipped out to me because I'm giving Belkin one more chance. This is only because I already have one other Belkin surge protector that has worked fine. I was using the other one exactly the way I used this product (computer, monitor and speaker plugs + a heater), and one hour later: two failures - with the second one completely killing it.Maybe I'll do a second update once I receive the replacement.
DOA out of the Box. I must say that it's probably the worst type of MOBO to come DOA, ever try installing a Micro-ATX MOBO?Everything powers up,all LED's on MOBO are green, yet no video out....Disappointing.
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 was so excited to start putting my video projects to disc. That excitement disappeared quickly when time after time I had failed attempts at creating quality discs from this machine. Whenever I hit rewind or forward fast or pause, the sound disappeared when I resumed playing the disc. This happened on all eight attempts to record a variety of home-made videos. The project has now sat on hold for two years since I became too frustrated to return to the project--thanks to this awful DVD Recorder+VCR Combo!It is JUNK!
Ordered the first drum and it would cause a paper jam every time I tried to print on legal paper. Put my old drum in and worked fine. Sent it back and ordered another. This one worked for about 2 days and then paper jams every time I printed on legal, and about 1 out of 5 when printing on letter. I don't expect print quality like the original drum, but I don't want to fix 20 paper jams a day. Ordered a better quality drum and no jams at all.
The dvd/vcr combo was used,I thought I was buying new. The unit did not work and the remote was to another unit. I was upset because I had to go to the post office and send it back. It was time consuming and costly.I did get my money back on what I paid to send the unit back.Amazon should make it clear if buying new, I also thought I was buying from a company.
this camera worked well, until the lens stopped working one day. now it just makes a grinding noise. from looking online, this is a common problem. the outside is metal, but the gears inside are just soft plastic.
As with another reviewer, my drive was working fine and I was very happy with it -- for a couple of months. Then one day, when burning a CD, it just conked out -- and stopped recognizing almost all media (save for a couple of store-bought audio CDs, which it played with too many skips and delays to be useful). The drive would try to spin up, but would just grind and skip and spin irregularly.I don't normally mind an occassional lemon product, if the problem is corrected properly and without hassle -- but the treatment from customer so-called "support" I received was infuriating. First, Sony hides its phone number on its support website (I couldn't find it at all), making you use email or a "live chat" site that was unavailable. The responses I received from email support, which I waited over 2 days to receive, were so devoid of content as to be useless: "go back to the last known good configuration" and "we do not support your operating system." This was all despite the fact that I clearly told them that the drive was physically failing to spin up whenever I inserted a disc, and was only recognizing certain audio CDs.When I did finally find a phone support number, it was equally unhelpful. Despite the fact that I had already done all the simple diagnostics and was describing obviously faulty hardware, they made me jump through all their stupid hoops before helping me with anything (as if I was trying to run some scam on them -- yes, I'd love to pay for shipping to trade in my perfectly good drive and wait a couple weeks for an exact duplicate!). Eventually I cajoled the tech into granting me an RMA. The emailed instructions on how to return the product were condescending and threatening -- "don't do this, this or this, or we will retract your RMA!"In short, Sony may make fine hardware, but it must get its act together on the technical support front. I have serious doubts about whether I will ever buy another computer component from Sony again.
I actually purchased two of these because it has one of the highest amp capacitiesof the adapters I looked at. Unfortunately this means little if the plug comesapart. On my wifes first use she attempted to unplug a device and the plug came apart.Similar to others comments. At the very least the mfg should have glued or bondedthe two halves together. I take others reviews with a grain of salt, but shouldhave listened to others, this plug is junk.
I had a lot of trouble with these batteries. The original pack that I bought had batteries and some of the batteries were defective. I realized this when I was on vacation in another country and my DSLR's flash was not working when I used these particular batteries. In any case, I had to contact Sunpak so that they could send me knew ones, which they eventually did months later.
I really like these headphones. I've bought them four or five times. Each time the headband snaps near one of the joints. I can't bear to buy them again.
It is unreal. After the TV arrived and I had set it up, the TV worked for 40 minutes and then went blank and failed completely. I brought it to an authorized dealer and was told a circuit board broke and needed replacement. The TV was fixed free of charge under warranty and is now functioning OK. However, I never had a new TV that worked for only 40 minutes before it broke.
Just like "wiseconsumers" experience, we had our camcorder for about 3 months when "PROTECTION!" started flashing across the screen. The first thing I did was check the cassette to be sure that the protection switch wasn't flipped and it was not. Then I checked every option under "menu" to see if there was some setting. Still thinking it was just human error, I started to check the manual and the web for anything I could find. Well, I found that I wasn't the only one who had a mysterious case of the "PROTECTIONS!" I haven't called samsung yet, it's too late tonight but after reading "wiseconsumers" post, I'm ready for a dogfight. At least he didn't have to pay for his . . . .
I'm disappointed with this TV. The only way to see the entire picture from a 16:9 HD source is in the 4:3 mode, which compresses the 16:9 picture from the sides to fill the 4:3 screen. There is no option for a letterbox picture (so people don't look ridiculously fat or skinny).I called Magnavox and they confirmed that this is the correct functioning of the television. Not exactly HD, then, is it?
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.
This performs great. I live in Southern California and if you leave it tuned to 87.9, it works great in most areas. HOWEVER, both mine and my wife's iTrip quit transmitting after a few months. I would go for the new AirPlay - it's smaller and easier to use.UPDATE - After "retuning" it a couple of times, it works like new.
Product worked fine for around 3 weeks. Then the sound started to go in and out. It stopped working completely a few hours later. Garbage. Should have kept the packaging.
I wanted to move my base station so I used an old RCA wireless jack that i already had. It worked fine, but had not caller ID. I bought this set to get the caller IS and it is unusable due to loud buzz on the line when dialing and talking. The base unit and receiver unit are on opposite sides of the same wall. I tried relocating both the base and the extension, but got the same result.
I got one of these to give out as a gift and one for myself - both the 2 gig version - both crashed enough that i never gave it out as a gift. When it crashes it doesen't reset, it just has to sit unresponsive for days and one of them came back to life when I pluged it into USB after a while. It crashed attempting to read a Microsd card - it crashed in the middle of listening to the radio - several crash while listening to mp3s. So, pretty crashy. The other thing is that the battery sucks itself dry if the unit is off but you were listening to the radio before you turn it off - so I always have to go into the menu and play an MP3 before I turn the thing off. Pros is that it cost about as much as a usb 2 gig stick and gets decent radio reception. The blue light looks great in the daytime but is awful at night.
Has not worked since I bought it. After several tech support calls to Kodak and receipt of a new cable, the rep finally told me that most people do not use this dock to transfer pictures - they have problems with it. I use it as a battery charger.
I purchased this product because I don't have any USB ports on the front of my computer, and it's difficult to access the back to plug in a flash drive or camera cord. This seems like it would be perfect; plug it into the back of the computer and set the base on the desk. It's better than an extension cable, because the weighted base keeps it from sliding around. It would have been great... if you could actually plug anything into it.Upon further inspection, I noticed that they didn't allow any room for the catches in the sides to move. In every USB port, there are small catches that lock into small holes in the sides of a USB male plug to hold it in place so it doesn't fall out. These catches need to be able to recede into the sides as the plug is inserted, until the holes align with the catches. Unfortunately, the hole in the base in which the USB receptacle sits is only big enough for the receptacle itself, with no clearance around it to accommodate the movement of the catches. Thus, the catches block anything from being inserted.I don't know if would have worked otherwise (electrically speaking), because I couldn't get anything in it. It may just be the one I received that had this problem, but I doubt it. And since this is the first review, I have no evidence that it has worked for anyone. So I am returning it for a refund.
I have purchased a few of these drives and been generally disappointed. I have a 33% failure rate on them one year out. There are serious overheating issues, as is obvious on the redesigned version, which now includes an unattractive vent on one side. In spite of this, the drives still overheat and won't mount properly. Porsche Design has been a pillar of good design, but this is not worthy of bearing the name.
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.
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 got this Viking reader after reading all the negative reviews here. I work on the computer industry and usually do not have problems with installing new devices like these. So even after I read the negative reviews, I figured I could make this work with the right drivers.Boy I was wrong. I first installed the drivers which came on the CD. Windows 2000 recognized all the 4 drives and showed them in Windows explorer. Now when I inserted by Compact flash card, it did not recognize the media and kept asking me to insert the disk in the drive.I tried rebooting multiple times, installing and uninstalling the drivers. No luck. I even tried the other drivers recommended by another user in his review. That didnt work either.After 2 days of meddling I gave up and shipped it back to amazon.Note: This drive also looks unusually big for a card reader. The photo is not representative of its actual size.
Opened the unit and within an hour had it repacked to send back. Very pool quality of construction and lousy sound. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone.
Everytime I tried to 'send to device' it kept saying I needed to download the upgrade 1057 version. after the upgrade it continued to say the same thing over again. i only had it for 6 days and could not get it to work. Can someone help understand what i may have been doing wrong. thanks
Addendum.... Well after a year of low use the toshiba has become quite finicky and freezes on many dvds. I would lower my rating to 2 stars ** if I could. Bought a philps 5982 and have had no problems.Pros: Great picture. Screen saver a plus. 28 character file read. So far it has played every disc I have tried. Great picture. Plays divx, and xvid. Plays dvdr+ and dvdrw+ although the manual does not state it. Could be region free. Search videohelp.com sd-3990. Performed very well with the divx test cd 2.0. Automatically sets picture format.Cons: Very flimsy cd/dvd tray. Manual fails to mention you must have the dvd player hooked up via standard video mode for initial setup. RGB Composite mode hookup out of the box only shows a blank screen.
I wish I would have read the reviews. I have tried foam, pillows like another reviewer and a clean diaper and still too painful to wear! I can't believe how uncomfortable these things are!
I purchased a Coby Cxcd329 Slim Personal CD Player, which stopped working after a week. I am quite disappointed, and the manufacturer requires $6.00 to return it, plus I would have to pay shipping. It does not seems worth it to go through this, since I only paid $19.00. Needless to say, I am quite disappointed.
As another reviewer said the black ones are a blackhole. But not just the black, they are just the worst. The black ones completely fail to record past one song, while other colors fail about 50 percent of the time. I just bought these at target, now I see the reviews and I don't understand WHY ARE THEY STILL SELLING THIS CRAP????
First one total malfunction -- returned. Replacement -- can't get repeat of the messages -- instructions totally inadequate -- calling Customer Service a JOKE. If you have HOURS OF TIME to work at it -- you MIGHT get it figured out! It totally destroys "any" respect for the AT&T trademark. In My opinion -- TOTAL DISASTER. I would not even suggest looking at a picture of it! WORTHLESS -- "GREAT" WASTE OF TIME -- A DISGRACE TO AT&T.
Short version:More than two months after Samsung received my broken monitor they are shipping it back to me IN THE EXACT SAME CONDITION, and I will have to wait until a replacement unit is available. I have no idea how long that will be, or if they even intend to honor their warranty. If I had not called and nagged them FOUR TIMES they would have quietly left my monitor sitting on a shelf forever.Short version resolution:After about 3.5 months, about a dozen phone calls, and a very polite notification that I'm seeking legal counsel, Samsung sent me a check for the full amount I paid. What a wretched support set up. I loved that monitor but It's going to take a force of nature to make me buy Samsung again. I am still pursuing my complaint with the BBB and I recommend you do as well if you dealt with this same bs.Longer version:After a year my monitor started striping and eventually the entire picture went bright green. I called tech support and after convincing them it wasn't the video card or computer they emailed me a UPS label and said the shipping and repairs were still under warranty so it'd be free. So far so good. I dropped about 40 bucks on packing material and a big box and shipped it out, receiving a confirmation email that it was received on Feb 22, 2010 and the monitor would be fixed in 5 days (I assumed this meant I'd have it in a month, giving Samsung wiggle room for being a big, inefficient corporation).Well, it's April 27th and this is my fourth call to customer support. Every representative sounds very friendly and extremely concerned about my plight ... and I still have no monitor.The latest customer support rep said the name "Americatron" or something like that, so apparently Samsung farms out the repairs to a really crappy 3rd-party company with an office in southern California (relevant because they won't answer calls from Samsung after hours).The monitor this replaced was a 21" CRT I used for EIGHT YEARS. So far I'm completely underwhelmed with the quality control and customer service. Just a bunch of runarounds. If I don't have a monitor on my desk in about a month I'm going to consult legal counsel, which I've never done in my life, but this is ridiculous. I have no idea if they even intend to give me a working monitor or are just walking all over me in really polite shoes.Supposedly after I receive my busted monitor I can open a case to exchange it for a new one and that will take 5-10 working days. If that's true I'll update this review. I highly doubt it based on other people's reviews.# Edit - 5/4/2010Five business days after they claimed they would ship my own monitor back to me "within 5-10 business days" I called them back to find out their excuse for not shipping it yet. Seems fair to nag them every few days since leaving Samsung to its own devices results in my monitor gathering dust on their shelf while they laugh and give me the finger. This time they said the monitor had not shipped because they submitted it for an exchange and it was denied for unknown reasons. They are re-submitting it today, and if it gets approved they're shipping me a new one within ... wait for it ... 5-10 business days.I'm holding my breath.# Edit - 5/13/2010Still no monitor. I called last week and they told me it had been approved but the process wasn't done so it hadn't shipped. Today the rep told me the first approval just means the paperwork is in order and it can be sent to the next department that does the REAL approval. That should take 7-10 business days. This should be the last approval needed, though that could be wrong based on the above circus.# Edit - 5/19/2010Still no monitor. This time they said they have no replacement monitors in stock and have no estimated date on when they will. They offered me a refund instead. I requested the details - once I get the electronic receipt they'll submit it, which assuming it gets approved will take 2-5 working days. Then the shipping of a check will take up to three work weeks. So they're buying themselves another month, at the end of which I will not have my money or a monitor and have to start nagging them again.I'm getting a lawyer.# Edit - 5/26/2010It looks like I may actually get my money back from these jokers. I emailed the receipt to them Friday and got a responding email today saying it was received and being processed. I called to confirm what that actually meant and it appears that the refund is approved and I should get a live check in 3-8 business days. I'm hopeful, but Samsung told me I'd be getting a fixed monitor back in 5 days over 3 months ago, so who knows....
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.
Hey Amazon, why aren't you posting this review? Third try...Stick stopped working after 2 months of use, and has gone back to Kingston for replacement.
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 got this thing as a wedding gift. I attempted to use it after returning from my honeymoon. It completely corrupted the memory card and of the 80 pictures on the card, only 12 were readable. The camera then could no longer read them either. It's bad enough that it destroyed a $30 memory card, but it lost all of my honeymoon pictures which are irreplaceable. I've had some poor products before, but this one goes down as the worst of all time.
I've had this router for many years as a backup router for when I need wifi at work. My connection would constantly get dropped, which is insanely annoying as I have to walk to the room where the router is in and reset it. I cannot view webpages or videos (like on youtube) or else it would drop my connection. I saw this product while browsing around at a computer store and bought it since I needed a router at work. I highly regret it as I should have read the reviews first. Do NOT get this router... Unless you want to disrupt your child's World of Warcraft addiction.
The zipper is a key component to make a cohesive dvd wallet and without it all the structure falls out of the book when held by the handle. I'd have to agree, that this is by far the worst product in existence of dvd wallet products and one would have to simply be a fool to purchase one.
They dont stay on the bluetooth device and have a weird positioning in the ear. only good thing is they are cheap.
not even worth 1$after trying all the settings possiblei get a lot of static and the best part is that the led display is all black after a couple of days of use
I installed these speakers in my 2002 Honda Civic 4dr. I was thinking this would be an cheap, minor upgrade from my stock speakers and give me a better listening experience.Unfortunately these Pyle Speakers did not make any sort of an improvement. They actually sound worse than my stock paper Honda Cones! Worse bass, slightly better mids and highs, but all around "empty" sounding. After hours of work and wiring to install the Pyles, I re-installed my stock speakers and threw these in my garage never to be touched again.Be warned, these speakers are utter crap. I wasted $40 on them. Do not buy for ANY reason.
I was initially impressed with the looks of the iTrip, which is a good match for the high quality design found in the iPod. But that good looking design does not translate into good sound. The performance of the unit is mediocre at best, and in certain locations it is worthless. Even when I could get a clear channel, the sound quality was inferior to my cassette deck adapter. Other locations, primarily around Boston, were so clogged that the the unit was not usable. If you are looking to listen to your iPod through your car stereo, I'd suggest getting a cassette adapter. It might not look as good but the sound will be decent and it will work in any location.
Self-help, when it's taken seriously, can often become a seductive, perplexing, mind-spinning jungle. I've been there and learned the hard way. I agree with most of the other reviewers of this book - this book is well-intentioned, it's raw, it's a sorely needed message, and it doesn't quite finish the job.There are some parallels to a promising web site I've found, www.LiveReal.com. It's one thing to criticize self-help authors (which is pretty easy to do); it's another thing to offer valid and even better alternatives.The key ingredient, which LiveReal nails, is that the issues addressed by self-help are intimately linked to keeper issues, and the ways that various issues are interconnected. For example, self-esteem is connected to relationships is connected to spirituality is connected to . . . and so on.While LiveReal is also pretty rough and raw around the edges, in my mind, it's still the best I've found yet to do the whole job in one place.
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.
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.
After only 3 months of use, this phone's battery went down to 15 to 20 minutes of talk time. Ok, batteries do that. BUT, Samsung's policy is that to replace a defective batter you must first SEND the battery in for testing and IF they find it defective they will send you a warranty replacement. Meaning, you could be out of a phone for days or weeks.My cell phone is critical part of my business tool set and being without a phone for days is beyond the pale. This is my last Samsung cell phone for a while, although I do like the physical and software features of the phone.
... literally!I haven't seen this in my quick perusal of other's reviews, so I thought I should mention this problem.I bought these earphones for running on the treadmill at the gym - there are TVs in front of the treadmills you can listen to via headphone only. I'd been using the over-the-ear headphones that sit on top or your ears, with pads, but the pads would eventually break up after extended usage. I thought these padless earphones, with the ability to fold up and carry in my pocket after my run, would fit the bill (sound quality was not a big criteria).Well I've never been able to use these on a treadmill without getting a small shock in my ear canals, at least once the treadmill starts up. I plug them in, turn on the TV - all good. Once I start the treadmill, however, the shocks start. I can last about 30 seconds (well, I thought the shocks would stop!) before having to take them off.I'm not convinced it's the earphones fault, but something ain't right (is it the sweat guard mechanism?). I've tried other treadmills and waited until the weather warmed thinking it was just the dry air, and still no go. I can use them in an Ipod style device while walking down the the street and all is good - it's definately something with the treadmill/earphone combination (I've gone back to my old style earphones and all is well - no shocks).I'd guess others aren't having the same experience or these would have been recalled by now - I'm just passing on my findings. Also, lastly, I really am tired of untangling these cords from the folded-up earphones - a tiresome process I have to repeat every time I pull them out of my pocket. I think these are headed for the trash bin.
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.
I am not a musical snob or an audiophile, but I greatly enjoy music, especially classic rock. I purchased this cartridge to replace the factory-supplied model on my Technics turntable, which had become worn with play. However, the sound quality of this Shure model proved to be disappointing- I could actually hear shortcomings in bass and treble response, and I noticed a general lack of crispness. Seeking a better model, I contacted Shure, and was further disappointed to find out they no longer make a mid-priced (under $100), or even a higher-priced, P-mount cartridge; this $27.00 model is it, and it really sounds like the price it's worth. If I were you, I would look at other brands, and in a somewhat higher price range, as ultimately the sound will "echo" the price you pay.
The capture software that comes with it causes vista to crash. Got it to capture through Nero but nothing that was viewable. This is my second effort at capturing, after Dazzle didn't work even with XP. Luckily i got this with my credit card reward points and didn't pay out of pocket. Hopefully they'll come out with a Vista patch, since they advertised that it worked with Vista.
I bought two of these, one for my Macbook Air, one for my wife's Acer Aspire S3, hoping to speed up backups at home and to use on a business trip in a hotel that didn't have wifi.On the S3 (running Windows 7) it was a disaster: The driver blue-screened constantly, and it was anything but speedy. We made sure we had the latest driver from the manufacturer's website.On the Macbook, it didn't work. OS X Lion recognized the dongle as a USB network device, but couldn't negotiate a network address, and when I hard-coded that, it dropped packets like crazy and was basically useless.So, in short, I wouldn't bother.
This has got to be the (...) product I have ever bought. Purchased July 2003, I have seldom used it as it was a gift for my mom. I used it last week and now suddenly it won't display anything in Camera mode! (...)Please don't even think about buying this, chances are that it will die on you as well. It is a shame as I have always used Canon digital cameras, but it seems they suck at making camcorders.
This phone was decent except for two things:1. It doesn't stay clipped to your belt or pants very well.2. Most importantly, after 6 months of trying, I have not been able to find a replacement battery after mine would not recharge anymore. There appears to be one supplier and after several letters from them updating me that the battery was backordered, it was finally cancelled completely.
They should have included a "base" for the touchpad, as is you must hold it with one hand to prevent the pad from sliding all over the desk. It could also be better designed, I like to play chess on-line, with a standard mouse you left-click a piece and move it to the desired location attempting to do that with this pad is a feat, even using both hands. I returned the product (although this wont apply to all) because the one I received had something loose inside that made a bothersome rattling noise every time I touched the pad.IMO a good idea, but the product needs to be better designed.
Maybe it's the LINX technology, which is explained in detail on the product box. Or maybe it's my ears. But when I got these headphones and tried them out, I was disappointed. The active noise-canceling feature seemed to work very well, silencing the air conditioner and fans I had set going on "high" as a test. The sound from the TV that came through when the NC silenced the machinery, though, seemed high-pitched and tinny. I then hooked the headphones to my MP3 player and listened to different kinds of music. The instrumentals didn't sound very rich. And I was almost stunned when one of my favorite tracks by a favorite singer played - and her voice wasn't recognizable.I did an in-home comparison this evening of the Clear Harmony headphones with theAudio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones- which don't have the LINX technology. I found the Audio-Technicas to be as good or better as to active noise-canceling, and significantly better as to audio fidelity with the MP3 player. All the different kinds of music sounded rich and clear, and when I played the same vocal track that the Clear Harmony had made sound so strange, it sounded right, including the voice.I'm looking for a reasonably-priced set of active noise-canceling headphones primarily to use when traveling, and I don't want to have to tweak the EQ settings of my MP3 player, notebook PC, etc., to get good sound through the phones.The Clear Harmony headphones are being returned; I don't think the LINX technology is right for me. I did like the extra padding on the top area of the headset which I think would help reduce discomfort especially when being worn for a long time.I paid attention to the review of this product by a sound engineer, when I decided to try it. I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying these headphones, I'm just relating my experience with them which was disappointing.
I have the Palm IIIxe, which works ok. It went on the blink, so I tried to buy another. No dice. I bought a IIIC instead. From day one, it barely worked. When I touch the stylus to a letter or number on the screen, it jumps to another letter or number or just won't work. The graffiti is very poor, with many repeat strokes for any letter. For data insertion, it is worthless. I only use it for playing chess now.
I put these cables in my system hoping for the best but I didn't notice ANY sound improvement. If I owned some giant metal fighting robots these cables would be ideal for interconnecting them to the Master Processor, but since I do not, they are of no use to me. WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN.
tis dis teh ghey moniteeer cuz it sux and is not g00d
Good:1. Free traffic report with option to take alternate route2. Bright and sharp lcd display3. Lane-assist feature4. Voice-recognition5. Nice map display, you can see route few miles aheadBad:1. 50-60% of the time it gives very long routes compared to other gps units. One time it instructed us to take an exit from the freeway and after few miles it pointed us back to the same freeway.2. Sometimes the voice assist doesn't match with what is shown in the map. The map shows straight line and yet it instructed us to take a right turn and an immediate left turn.3. Failed to find some well known POIs if do a search from your current location, but it did find it when you do a search by city.4. The user interface is not very intuitive and a bit sluggish. The scroll bar for turn-by-turn is very close to the route list and you can easily hit one of them when you scroll up/down.5. No auto Night mode.6. The circular swivel is too loose.When I tried to contact Navigon's customer support they wanted me to contact Navteq for the route problem. I mean c'mon why do I have to deal with multiple companies for a single product. Overall, I'm not happy with the unit. I will be returning this product. I might reconsider purchasing it again once they fixed all these issues.
70 pictures. That's all the pictures I took before the memory card was full. What's worse is that I only used the flash with approximately ten of them. Unfortunately, I found this out while on vacation which stunk. Needless to say, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this card.
Just to point out, under features it says, and i quote "Uses built-in, USB-rechargeable lithium-ion battery for hours of play". thats total crap, but honestly, not really a deal breaker. I just wish i could trust the description. Also, the people complaining about the auto-shutoff are completely correct, it's maddeningly annoying at best. it literally has to be blasting the volume to keep from shutting off, and thats only for songs that dont have any quiet parts whatsoever. otherwise you can depend on having to hit buttons on it to keep it awake or wake it up.that issue is a shame, because this is definitely the best sounding fm transmitter i've ever used, totally passable if this is your only option. I did email the seller about the auto-shutoff and they sent me another one for free, which somehow doesnt shut off at all. While this essentially fixed the problem for me, it also removes one of the actual features they listed that actually exists on the transmitter. however, i'd rather it never shut off than shut off in the middle of all my music.on a final note, i dont recall seeing anywhere that these were used or refurb, but the seller i purchased from definitely did not send me new units. bulk packaging was mentioned, but i was unaware that this meant "not new either", but maybe thats just me. i suppose though, after some time, and correspondence with the seller, i did receive a satisfactory fm transmitter. so if you're eventually so lucky, at this price, you cant go wrong. otherwise, its not really worth the risk.
THIS PRODUCT IS TOTALLY NOT WHAT I ORDERED. THEY MAKE YOU SOUND LIKE YOUR GETTING 25 DISCS AND THEN YOU ONLY GET 5 DISCS
I have had nothing but trouble with the Lexmark x83. It has constantly told me my ink is low, even with expensive new cartridges in place. Impossible to reprogram so it will sense the new cartridges. Prints poorly when this is happening. Poor support from lexmark. Begin emailing for help within one month. Kept trying for over a year to fix the problems. When they finally decided I needed a replacement, the warranty was up. To extend the warranty, you have to have a functioning printer, which I never had, and couldn't produce to extend the warranty. Catch 22. Even though emails date from one month after purchase. GRRR. Don't buy.
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.
Please don't buy this camera. This camera has the WORST auto focus you can imagine. I have used Canon EOS for over a decade. Maybe that is why I believe this camera is sub-standard. For indoor pictures, it takes a few seconds after you press the shutter to take the picture. Try to get a good picture of a young child with a camera like that! Even my 3MP Kodak takes better photos indoors than this one.
So, maybe I'm a slow learner, but I wanted to give the thing a fair chance. Four attempts in three different vehicles, and blew the fuse every time, the instant it was plugged in. If you buy this, get a case of car fuses to go along with it.
I am so glad I got this when it was available new. I wouldn't pay 10 cents for this recycled cable that has been God knows where. Someone using it prior could have been playing Rap thru it, surely tainting it. Who know how bad the SQ in your system will suffer from their "refirb" process? My $1500 Denon cable is virgin, pure as the driven snow.
the Iluv i900 is comfortable and an effective noise cancelling set of ear buds, I enjoy using them.Sadly they don't last.I liked the first set I bought so much when they failed I bought a second set they failed even sooner both within a few weeks.
!!!!ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED!!!! I would give ZERO stars if that would be possible. First it all went fine. The installation process is easy. After some time, though, the router just sporadically switches off the wireless connection. Sometimes after a couple of hours, sometimes every 5 minutes. The only thing you can do then is unplugging and re-plugging again to let it restart. That is a pain especially when you need continuous online access. I checked out on the web, but found no one offering a solution for that. Instead I found a couple of people having the same problems and couldn't fix it either. I am going to buy another one from a different company now.
We used this product on a Sony Vaio running Win2000. It was very difficult to set up and took several calls to lynksys support and several days out of our lives. Their support is good and I can see why, their products are hard to get working and without great support they would be lost.As it turns out this unit won't even run with the software that comes with it in our Vaio anyway and a support person on the phone instructed us on how to download boingo and use that to run it. Not all the support people know this fix.The notebook adapter worked fine once set up with boingo but what kind of an outfit sells you a product that won't even work with their own software and requires boingo?May never buy another cisco product.
I have a small business and it was important that the envelope feeder work well. From day 1, this has been a nightmare. Components of the printer block the envelopes/labels and they don't feed properly. If you use internet postage, you lose money with the misfed labels/envelopes. I'm very disappointed and am shopping for a new printer now, only a short time after purchasing this one.
This is the worst printer I have ever had the misfortune to own. It came with no USB printer cable, the included ink prints smudgy and there is no output tray to catch the print jobs. The owner manual is badly written. Unfortunately I also bought the expensive ink at the same time. As soon as I can get over to Home Depot to find a decent printer this one is trash.
I've been searching for a decent pair of headphones to use while running and settled on these as they were the only ones available at the various stores in my neighborhood. They work just fine, but are very flimsy and because of that are prone to snapping in half (which mine did within 2 weeks). I'm now searching the web to find a better pair, but would recommend you stay away from these as the plastic parts are just to weak and prone to breaking.
Much as I wanted to love these earbuds, they are more or less unwearable when you're walking anywhere. The cord is very nearly too short to tuck it underneath your shirt and then run it into your pocket, if there's any wind at all they create this obnoxious whistling noise when in your ear (like the wind makes when it's blowing really hard, except it doesn't need to blowing hard at all to make the noise in the earbuds), and the cord noise is almost unbearable unless you can keep it completely still and out of contact with any fabric. On the other hand, they're cheap and comfortable, and sitting still out of the wind (say on a bus) they do an ok job. Sound quality in situations like that is not bad, it's just when you get outside that it's absolutely wretched.
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 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 bought the Samsung 305t plus monitor a little over 2 years ago from Amazon and it worked just fine. I loved it, and it was an amazing monitor for the cost. Last month however, I got the pin stripe line issue mentioned in some of the other reviews here. It was all down hill from there.Called up the customer service line, and got an RMA label, printed and shipped it for service. It was still under warranty so no problem. 2 weeks later I got back a refurbished replacement. The replacement monitor had a glaringly obvious dead pixel in the middle of the screen, but I was willing to ignore it. The monitor was also glossy instead of my the Matte display I had purchased. Again, I was willing to ignore it. However, 2 days in, the monitor started to flicker and the image got all distorted.Once again, called up the customer service line, and got an RMA label. 10 days later I got back a refurbished replacement. This one is matte like my original, and no dead pixels that I can spot. However, I just un packed it and placed it on my desk and it is crooked. Yes, crooked! I have a piece of cardboard inserted under the base to straighten the screen. I am debating whether to send this monitor back once again, and I probably wont unless the screen itself starts to misbehave again. I've only been using it 20 minutes since un packing it, so I have not ruled a screen issue out yet.They wont ship a new monitor to me before I ship the one I have back first. So I have to live without a monitor the whole time.My mistake was buying a samsung product. I have bought a TV from them before as well, and it broke down on me 2 years in as well. I believe there is currently a class action lawsuit in progress against them for that TV model.Regardless of whether this monitor's screen acts up or not, and whether I live with a crooked monitor, I paid over 1300 dollars for this monitor and this is not the service I expected. I am never buying another samsung product again, and I recommend you don't either.UPDATE : Sure enough the monitor with the crooked stand has started flickering like a CRT next to a big fan. I am sending the monitor back for the THIRD TIME! This warranty, and service system is a complete joke. Samsung, you have not only lost a customer for life, but you have lost the business of everyone I know and that I can persuade to stay far far away from your products.
The RePlay 4000 series has a few awsome features, but this unit comes up lacking in some areas that TiVo is great in... The 1st thing is the RePlay does not have the option to only record 1st Run Shows... So if you have it set to get every show of E.R., it will get them all including ReRuns, TiVo has the option to not do this.Also the RePlay units do not have a ToDo list, you must scroll through the guide for to see whats going to recorded... So if you are wanting to check whats going to be recorded for a week, it will take a few hours out of your schedule to scroll through the guide. TiVo has a ToDo list that shows when everything will be recorded.Lastly, RePlay units conflit resolution is the pits. If a show moves one night it's bassicly a toss-up as to which show will be recorded. And there is no way to know until it's already missed your show! TiVo Shows when something will not be recorded and you can set a priority for each show, so TiVo will know what to record in case of a conflict.The only positive thing I have to say about replay is the network sharing, it's a very cool feature, but it has bugs and from what I hear Replay Tech Support is lacking - ALOT. Keep in mind TiVo will soon have this feature (on Series 2 Units only).Save yourself the problems and get a TiVo!
There aren't a whole lot of options for in-ear headphones with an accessible button out if you own an iPhone. Given the alternatives you really do get a lot of bang for your buck with these headphones. The sound quality is decent and the earbuds stay firmly in place, as opposed to the default ones which come with your iPhone.That said, I've just gone through my second pair. Each time I have had physical damage occur at the plug. The first time I removed the headphones while gripping the rubber casing around the plug, when I looked down I noticed that the plug remained solidly in the ipod and a frayed wire remained in my hand. The second time around the wire appears to have snapped inside the lanyard and I can no longer hear out of the left earbud.All in all, not horrible given how inexpensive they are (which is why I opted to give it two stars rather than one), but the manufacturing quality leaves quite a bit to be desired.
I was excited to buy the 15 GB iPod after Audible.com was able to take off $100.00 from the already amazing price offered at Amazon. But let me tell you, my Dell Insprion 8100 crashed each time I tried to config. the iPot. I had to purchased a USB 2.0 card and it also did not work for the iPod. Ultimately, after I tried to do everything as instructed for the iPod, not to mention buying the USB 2.0 card and the additional iPod dock connector to USB2.0 + FireWire, I am going to return the iPOd, and try something else. Very disapointing!!
I ordered 2 of these my Sony T10 because it was cheaper than the Sony brand with a higher capacity. However, as soon as I insert it into the camera, it displays an error message "For 'InfoLithium' battery only" and then shuts off. Buy the original sony brand as am going to have to do.
3 more of the useless flimsy holders you get in the IPod box!
I only used it for few times. Now it fails to work properly and always showing "Error Message". The card cannot be formated or used anymore. I have also tried other cards like Kingston, Toshiba, Sandisk and even Kodak. They are more reliable.
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.
Similar to other 1-star reviews ... this is a very cheaply made part. The 3.5mm jack doesn't hold the male plug. Either it is missing the internal spring clip, or it is simply too big. Unusable.
The hard drive on my iPod with video is shot and I didn't even drop it or anything. The Apple store said the warranty was voided because the case was scratched. So I think they are way too sensitive. Does Apple think people will buy these things and then set them on a shelf?Anyway, all ranting aside, you can get way more features, same capacity, better battery life, etc. for the same or lower price. I know iPods look cool and they are easy to use, but the product just isn't worth that much money. These days you can do so much better, especially if you have a windows PC, just do some more searching on Amazon! If you have a Mac, as I do, it might still be worth it to get an iPod because a lot of other mp3 players aren't compatible, but maybe just a Nano, unless you have money to burn. I'm done with Apple, though. Being fancy-looking just isn't enough.
I've been a big fan of TIVO ever since they were a desperate, small concern offering LIFETIME memberships for $299!! Well, ever since Letterman started mentioning TIVO, the company's subscriber base started to pick up [They really owe Dave a big THANKS for his casual comments].We started with the first series, a Philips branded model with a relatively small Linux-based hard drive and MPEG compression. Although you do not need to subscribe to TIVO to use much of the machine's capabilities, it's not a bad deal; a mere fraction you paid for your last carton of Lucky Strikes[well, it could be your last, you never know].The Philips-branded box worked well, but with the advent of higher quality video sources and an increasing number of commercials [now often up to 40% and more of your viewing pleasure]we decided it was time for an "Upgrade" to the newly-developed "Series Two" model, brand spanking new and 2x the viewing capacity of our old Philips.Woohoo, let the show begin!No wait, it's resetting itself. No wait, it lost the wish list. No wait, it's resetting itself. No wait, it lost all preferences. No wait, it's resetting itself. No wait, it's not coming on at all but the light's flashing yellow. No wait, it lost all preferences. No wait, it's resetting itself. When the HUMAX does play, it often "stutters", presenting the viewer with some very lovely but impromptu digitized aberrations.Wow, "regular" satellite HD Dolby 9.3 ambient lit television was never this exciting. Before, you simply selected a channel and your tuner very predictably found that channel and miraculously displayed the content of your program without a glitch.With HUMAX, the suspense alone is worth the price. Did it record my program? Did it remember I don't speak Lithuanian and deleted those channels? Will I be able to watch the *entire* program without those wild and crazy digital effects? These and other suspense-packed questions can all be yours for the asking. You can depend on HUMAX for all this *and* if you order> !now!, you can look forward to the bonus features 100% FREE with your paid subscription; like countless service calls; like a confused automated telephone attendant prompts; like a fairly useless but very friendly customer service department. What's not to like?For those without a need for all this enrichment and would prefer to just watch the program you desire when you want, I would not recommend this brand. However, if you have no life and find yourself developing a dry wit jaded by predictability, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANY HUMAX!Just think of the possibilities!--- For a little more suspense, you could invite your borderline personality-disordered neighbor to watch a part of "Trainwreck II: The Movie Again" or a portion of a partial episode of your almost favorite "Survivor" series.Life just doesn't get any better.AX~
This radio is obviously what you are supposed to get for the price. It works but has somewhat bad reception, it seeems like he just likes to work on some spots. Also, the case is opening in two pieces....
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.
This was the first set of Bose speakers I have ever bought. They were an attempt to see if it was a company I'd stick with as I've always wanted to own a Bose sound system. Well, I am horribly disappointed. For starters they really don't have very good wattage as they can't really get too terribly loud. Second, HORRIBLE frequency response. The bass is non-existent so don't attempt to listen to any music on them for the moment bass kicks in, the speakers fade out and sound like a gargled mess. Lastly, there's rattling in the left speaker, which I can only contribute to a blown speaker. The rattling began only a month or so after purchase.I have a Coby 5.1 stereo hooked up to my t.v. currently. I've had it now for seven years, and yet it still works perfectly and sounds a million times better than this Bose rubbish. Crazy, because you can pick up a Coby stereo system for a quarter of the price of the Bose Companion 2.Needless to say I will NEVER AGAIN buy another Bose product. Incredibly disappointed. The only saving graces are 220v/ 110v capable, and they "feel" quality. Other than that... nada.
This thing is horrible. I wanted to like it, it looks nice, it has great features, but the sound quality is horrible. The highs are just not there. It sounds like someone turned the treble down half way. But that's not the worst part; the thing turns off every 1 to 2 minutes. This is an energy saving feature which turns the unit off when it doesn't sense a signal, which is all well and good, but it doesn't work! The threshold is set way too high so it constantly turns itself off unless you have your player turned all the way up, causing horrible distortion. Do yourself a favor and get something else...
Bought these last year at Christmas time in a Gold box special for $70.00. Less than two months later one of the ear buds separated, rendering it useless. That's a lot of money to throw away. As to the sound it was OK, but not great. The bass on my Sennheiser CX-300 II Precision Enhanced Bass Earbuds is superior and they have held together very well. I would not recommend these and seeing another Monster Gold Box special today with poor customer reviews reminded me to speak out about the inferior workmanship of this product.
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 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 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.
Transmission of music data at rates faster than the speed of light seemed convenient, until I realized I was hearing the music before I actually wanted to play it. Apparently Denon forgot how accustomed most of us are to unidirectional time and the general laws of physics. I tried to get used to this effect but hearing songs play before I even realized I was in the mood for them just really screwed up my preconceptions of choice and free will. I'm still having a major existential hangover.Would not purchase again.
The TV was great for the first 8 month, until in the past 2 weeks a lots of blues dots star in the top of my screen, I dont think that you pay for a HD TV with 42 " and be happy with that kind of fails. I was reading a lot of review in the web and this is an error from the manufacture. but the coustumer service is very poor, I dont know if I will buy another.
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 is not at all user friendly. It was extremely difficult and time-consuming to figure out how to use. There was nothing in the directions to explain how to get the pictures from the card into the frame's program and it was not self-explanatory. Once the pictures were installed (using the memory card only) the picture frame worked really well but the setup was terrible!!!
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.
The privacy filter works exactly as described and would be a fantastic product is not for the poor way that it attaches to the laptop screen. Basically, you have cheap plastic tabs that are stuck to the outside of the screen. There are a few problems with this:1. the tabs are ugly and the adhesive does not disappear. So it makes it look cheap2. the tabs block part of the view of the edges of the screenmost importantly:3. the tabs DO NOT HOLD THE FILTER FLUSH TO THE SCREEN. Because of this gap between the filter and the screen, the light scatters, the resolution of your screen looks terrible, and there are lots of distortions.I am disappointed that 3M, who has invented some of the world's most advanced adhesives, could not make a glare/privacy filter that adheres to the screen, rather than one that is held in by cheap plastic tabs.
Most of the reviews stated that these clip on headphones were comfortable and had great sound. They may have had good sound, however they were difficult to put on and were uncomfortable when you finally got them situated. I would not recommend these ear clips.
Now I fried my power supply a year ago and switched to a laptop because my desktop computer was outdated anyway, so I tried to hook it up to my 15.4 inch laptop comp. and it is so pixelated that you cant look at it with crying, it is truly disgraceful. However, when it was hooked up to my desktop it worked well, and I had no problems with it considering the price (180). Do not buy this if you plan to hook it up to a laptop. (mine has a 512mb dedicated video card, so there is no graphics problem)
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.
disappointed. knew it was used but to use it you have to tape a piece together to have it work. although it does print, it makes a fairly poor copy, is very noisy and moves a lot with printing.
The form factor is good and would be an excellent product if the audio quality did not degrade with usage. The product that received was used about 4hrs and then started to crackle and pop while playing off of an ipod. I let it cool for 30min and now it plays well on 20min cycles of playing and cooling. Mine is going to the Salvation Army shortly.Unfortunately I don't have any experience with other models in the same cost bracket.Good luck.
The description for this item doesn't mention that this chain has a metal core and a PLASTIC or vinyl coating. I expected a classier "jewelry-like" chain, but with the plastic coating you might as well get any old nylon neck strap. What's the point of having a metal one if it looks and feels so cheap? Plus, the plastic makes it a bit stiff so it doesn't hang as naturally as it would otherwise. This is being returned.
Buyer Beware of the Bait and Switch tactic by this vendor. Product is listed as Meritline model 161-012 Matte finish slim DVD case inserts. Instead of Meritline you get USDigitalMedia model L4551M Matte Slim DVD inserts. Would rather the vendor promoted exactly what they sell and not lie to the public. In my quest to order the Meritline inserts I went directly to the Meritline website to order the product; however, they were out of stock (backordered) of these specific inserts. Thus I went to Amazon to complete my purchase. Not sure how well they work, yet. I am surpised that Amazon allows such sneaky tactics by the vendors they host. Worst yet, you must pay shipping charges that equate to 1/3 the cost of the product. Since no local brick and mortar stores carry the slim line inserts, one is held hostage to nefarious vendors like these.
Aside from a clearly visible grid on the screen, the products has many limitations. To do a slide show of pictures, you have to have all the pictures in the same folder. Besides, you can not have more than 500 pictures per folder, or the last ones will not be shown. So if you have lots pictures organized in folders (like most of us do), you have to copy them into a same folder, which is very troublesome; and most likely you will have to split them in different folders of 500 pictures each, and every once in a while select a different folder. I wish there was a firmware upgrade so the product could randomly display pictures in any folder in a memory device. ...Oops, almost forgot, even though you have different options for memory devices, they cannot be more than 1GB in size or they wont work, another annoyance since nowdays is difficult to find devices of less than 2GB.
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 owned a Palm Vx and loved it. Unfortunately it finally died, which I suppose, after 7 or 8 years, was inevitable. I bought a Z22 and hated it from the start.1. They changed the writing styles for the text for the worse. Probably as a result of their lost patent suit with Xerox.2. Even though color was an upgrade for me, the resolution, and hence text quality was much worse.3. After a few months (past the 90 day warranty), it completely died.This last complaint, while disapointing to me that I'm out $100, actually frees me from the torment of this unit, so I can buy something that has actually improved over time.Alot of tech companies build great products when they startup, as Palm did. Unfortunately, the pattern many follow is that the bean counters eventually take over to drive cost out of development and unit cost, thereby driving down quality. In my limited experience, this appears to be what has happened to Palm.
I was misled by the earlier reviews and was amazed how little this product can actually do, if creative claims it can do it in most cases it cannot. Many of the eariler reviews was after one day of use, I have been trying to use this thing for 3 weeks.Pros-* Nice ScreenCons-* Does not play standard format anything* Does not play MGEG2 files, Creative flat out lies when theysay it does. The only way it will play MPEG2 is to reduce thebitrate to unusable low rate then strip the ac3 and changeit to mp3. To me that is no longer MPEG2.* The convert software doesn't work on 75% of files.* When the convert software does work about 50% of the files thatthe creative software processes will not play.* No Customer Service dept at Creative, or so they tell me.* Tech Support Dept speaks 2nd grade English at best. Talking toa 3 year old is easier than understanding their very unhelpfultech support line.I really wanted to like this product, I am disappointed on so many levels. I researched for weeks before choosing the Zen W for "its supportof so many video formats" This support is JUST NOT TRUE. This thing will not play hardly any formats at all. Copy a MPG4 file to it and more than likely it will not play.The only way I got files to play at all was to download the demo of DVD Clone mobile and convert from DVD to their ZEN W format.. Even this way I only got about 60% of the files to playPlease don't get stuck the way I did.....
After one started dropping out each night (refuses wireless connections) I replaced it with a newer one of the same model. Within weeks it started the same thing. The first one lasted about 1 year, the second just weeks.Completely standard setup, nothing unusual. I can find many forum posts online saying the same thing.
Like many reviewers have also noted, this router sets up in a snap, is up and running beautifully.Until about 5 months later. Then you sit down at one of your computers and after some diagnostics, discover that the router is the only thing in your network not working (at all). I wasted 15 minutes with their so called tech support before I decided on a better technical solution; chuck this garbage in a dumpster where it belongs. It seems like a great price at first, but thats before you realize you're only renting it. Folks, according to my experience and a majority of the reviewers, this thing WILL break. If you get a year out of it, consider yourself lucky.Me? I'm off to buy something that doesn't say NetGear on it.
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 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 received the Netgear router last month and configured it quickly with WEP and locked down by MAC address (its best secure mode). When I was simply browsing the Internet it worked fine, but when I VPN'd to my office to synchronize mail it was unworkable.Theoretically this unit should just pass packets from PC card to router and make no difference where they are going, but since I know the Linksys has no issues I am returing it for that one.
I'm sure if these were an authentic pair of Sennheiser earbuds, they would be great. What I received was a $5 knock off. Be careful who you purchase an item from. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The pair I received are junk. I tried to leave negative feedback for the merchant but removed it for editing and was unable to rewrite my feedback. I contacted Amazon about resetting the option for me to leave feedback for the merchant and haven't heard anything back. I also wrote the merchant an email and they didn't get back to me yet either. Junk.
These headphones had amazing sound and fit so comfortably. The reason I gave them one star is that they broke after about only 2 months of daily use. The build quality on them was horrible.
I purchased this privacy screen to assist in keeping sensitive data &#34;private&#34; both in the office environment, and in airports and on planes during frequent travel. It works well for blocking visiability when trying to view the screen from left or right angles, but not for looking &#34;straight&#34; at the screen. As such, the screen is often fully visable to anyone walking down an isle at work (when working in cubes) walking down the isle on airplanes (if seated in an isle seat), seated in an isle seat behind you on a plane, or at various angles behind you in an airport. I understand that it is likely hard to block this type of viewing, and still make the screen viewable to the user. However, prior to spending so much to purchase this (or any) privacy screen, please keep in mind that the privacy provided is limited. As such, the screem can easily lead to a false sense of privacy.
it lasted 1 day. was unable to return d product also...DONT BUY AT ALL even if it's free..
I can sum up my review of this camera with three words. DO NOT BUY!!
I've had the Griffin iTrip for about a week now. First off, if you live in an area in which radio stations can be heard on every single station (even if it's not a strong signal, I still get bleed-through on every frequency around here), you might want to consider another option. Even when I am able to find a clear frequency, I'm plagued with static (sometimes annoyingly strong static). The thing rarely works perfectly even when conditions are optimal, and one also must consider that you'll never get anything better than FM quality audio for your music (about 64 kbs for the .mp3-philes out there).The former could be forgiven simply due to the nature of the beast, but the drain it puts on your battery is simply unforgivable. My battery life has dropped to about two hours max when using this gadget full time (and my iPod is only a couple of months old, so it's not a battery problem). If you listen to your iPod primarily in the car, as I do, you're going to have to get a cigarette lighter adapter to listen during anything longer than a brief drive. On a fresh charge, my morning and afternoon commute (which is not that far) completely drains my battery.So on the whole, I can't really recommend this product. I picked it up to use with a loaner car and I'll probably keep it around for similar situations in the future, but I can't imagine living with this thing forever. If you have a cassette deck, use a cassette adapter. If you have line in jacks on the front or back of your radio head unit, use them. You'll have better audio and proper battery life. The price is very reasonable for what you get, and it seems to work well indoors if you have a decent antenna on your radio, but I'd wager few people will be using it outside the car. Sleep on it before you decide whether to pick this one up.
What a waste of money. I will never ever again buy anything from audiosux!!! I fell for all of the upgrade promises that were on the box and suffered because of it.
Overall the printer is good, but the answering machine crashes twice a week.. I have to restart the whole printer and sometimes I lose a few messages. The CUPS drivers that came with Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) didn't work, I had to install the cups wrapper and use the drivers from Brother's site. I can't get scanning/emailing documents to work in Ubuntu (I'm doing everything over the wireless network so maybe that's why). This is my first all-in-one printer so maybe I expected too much.Update: My printer ran out of magenta ink and now refuses to print at all (including grayscale). I'm disappointed because I only printed a couple of pages in color. I found out that every so often the printer uses up ink in a routine internal testing (to see if it still has ink)? And over time it used up that color. What a waste!
I purchases the WAP54G and the WPC54G. Set up was easy.I found the WAP54G was unstable when I used a VPN over the wired connection. A firmware upgrade corrected this problem.My first attempt at wireless also worked on the first try. Then I tried 128bit WEP. The wireless connection fails at very regular intervals (3 minutes 6 seconds). 64bit WEP was stable and it was stable with WEP disabled.Linksys service made several suggestions (all obvious). After trying all channels and various hardware placements, both 64bit and 128bit WEP now fail at 3min 6sec intervals. With WEP disabled the connection is stable.I have wasted many hours on this thing. I am now shopping for a different brand.
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%.
Not worth the money. Anyone sitting next to you can still see and read your screen because the viewing angle is too wide for the filter. The ONLY time the filter appears dark is if you are looking at it from 180 degrees. I would not recommend purchasing this screen filter.
Very misleading add. Thought I was ordering the kit for a floppy and was sent the CD version instead. Had to return twice. Still haven't received the correct one.
Length:: 2:20 MinsWhy you shouldn't buy the HP officejet pro 5400 Color printer. Kevin Kelly and Cool Tools were wrong. Sigh. God I hate inkjet printers. You get what you pay for in this world, and inkjet printers are a scam. They're little crappy disposable ink stores. Gah.HP K5400 Officejet Pro Color Printer
This unit lasted 2-3 Months and finally overheated and fried. I initially thought that the purchase was great. The savings of $12 over $60 was potentially worth it. But the potential of losing a $1000 laptop is not. The units are not UL rated but PSB Safety Mark rated (Singapore). I will definitely look for UL rating in the future.
Bought these after having a very positive experience with the Bose Wave stereo. I set them up in my backyard every summer and brought them indoors every winter. The sound was OK and I did receive a few compliments from people - then all of a sudden the sound got distorted. I thought it was my receiver (as it was small, cheap and under-powered) so I changed it. Still distorted. Then I thought it was my speaker wire - so I changed that too - still distorted. So the the only answer is the speakers. So the sum of my experience is this: Paid over $300 - treated them with care - got 3 summers of OK sound - now I have to shop for new speakers. Definitely not a quality product and I won't be buying Bose again.
Same as the other review, but mine made it 2 days. Paper Jam, even though there is no paper in it. I can't get the error to clear. Wont print or scan now... Very dissapointed...
After the first day of using it, the right ear started buzzing every once in a while, after a couple weeks the buzzing does not go away.
I bought this camera to use with my laptop, but it screwed up the laptop's built-in mic with its built-in mic and none of them are working now.Take your own risk and buy this!! I realize why they were selling this camera at a very low price in the market!
This required quite a bit of effort to finally get it to fit into my "01 Honda Odyssey. It is made for several different cars and I had to break off a lot of pieces to make it fit. Should have been easier or could have mentioned that it is not specific to my car's make and model.
got these speakers because i didnt have much room on or around my computer desk for speakers.... i liked the way they looked (although they are bigger- tall and deep- than i expected) but had a clean look to it. then i went to test the sound - and all i can say is the sound was decent - not great - not bad... until i started cranking the volume a little-... then the sound started fading in and out- it was like somebody would take the volume button and turn it down and then turn it back up. so i googled if anyone else had this problem with these speakers...and found some instances on the web. i called the bose guy to see if i had maybe done something wrong or if he had a suggestion... he said he never heard of a system doing that- return it and he would send me some more...very nice about it. but im gonna return to amazon and choose another set of speakers... bose had their chance.
I got a Palm z22 the other day because I thought it would be a great upgrade to my palm 3c which has battery issues right now.As far as contruction is concerned the palm z22 is solid. I like it's design and layout. The colors (white on the front and clear blue on the back) is ok as well.The store I bought from didn't have a demo, so I just bought it on blind faith.I was surprised at the problems I ran into. I was expecting something better than my palm 3c while not being quite as good as the $200+ models on the market.1. There is no leading edge on the left side of the screen. I know that this might not sound like a big deal, but since I use palms mostly for reading this makes it look wierd. For example, the letter I is at the left side of the screen and you can't see where it begins. Also with such a thing letter you can hardly get the stylus to edit the left side.2. The screen's pixels tries to blend so much that you end up with a wavy effect. I can't explain it other than that what should be a solid color is instead multiple colors that look wavy. It actually looks like it moves.3. The pixels have a terrible refresh rate. I used a program on my palm 3c called cspotrun which is a document viewer. I used to use the auto scroll feature to read the text. On the palm z22 you can't read the text as it scrolls because the pixels don't change fast enough. Instead it's a huge blur.4. Most pictures and applications had huge blurs and lines in it. Quite frankly, those who saw asked me how soon I would be getting my money back.The only thing I would say is nice about this palm pilot is that it's cheap and it's simple. There is only one plug in on the palm for the charger or for the hotsync cable.If you don't care about a poor display that looks worse than 4 year old models (such as the palm 3c), then you could get this.Personally, I see it as old technology trying to run the newer palm operating system and not keeping up. I am getting my money back and going to get an old palm m515 since it will be just like my 3c but with more memory and an expansion port.
The reviews are worthless unless the writer mentions the model of device they are using the batteries for. Fifty percent of the reviews here don't mention what they were using the batteries for. Do this service justice and mention the type and model equipment for which the battereis are utilized.
Used with IBM Thinkpad T43. Model 1871-xxxit fits, but BARELY. It is slightly bigger and the edges do not fit flush.battery life about >2 hrs with light internet surfing.
Please don't buy it unless you also buy insurance or replacement plan. I order it from Amazon and product was flawed. Its two barrels were not alligned and it showed two non-overlaping images. So I asked for an exchange and got one. But when I used it outside for the first time in Grand Canyon, one of its eye-piece came out and now it has transformed from a binocular to monocular. I really hate this product. It got it for $30. I could have got much better product from another manufacturer for less.
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 purchased this printer in April (2005) and soon noticed that it made a loud noise that lasted a few seconds, every few hours. The Tech Support team kept saying it was a faulty clutch and would sent me a new refurished) printer within a few days. They did send another printer but within minutes the noise began again and did so with the next FOUR printers they sent me. After a time I found it was the top paper roller moving every two hours (to the minute) even when the printer had never been connected to a computer! I have spent hours on the phone trying to resolve the issue and a lot of time repacking and mailing back the old printers. I thought I was getting a good deal but I guess not. I guess have to learn to live with the noise or just unplug it.Update- To be fair, this printer is still working well a full two years later (I don't print a lot) without me having to replace anything. I connected it to a power strip so I can flick a switch to shut it off (and avoid the noise.)
This router worked great for a month. I don't know if it was chaging ISP's or what, but now my 3 month &quot;complimentary&quot; support has expired and I have a router that doesn't work. I can use pay support to get an RMA or start ALL over with net support. This has been a total waste of my time and money. Do yourself a favor and buy something different!
I have had this card for too long. I bought it when I upgraded to a Pentium 3 (that processor does not like ISA cards). I had upgraded from the AWE64 which was an awesome card in its time.This PCI512, it is not a Soundblaster chip. Its made by a company Soundblaster bailed out of trouble or something. Anyway it does not share 100% compatibility with soundblaster drivers. If you can afford a new sound card, you can afford to pass this one up. It doesn't work very well in all situations. If you are like me, you buy Soundblaster because they set the standards for compatibility. Atleast before you buy this card go to the soundblaster website and look for yourself what support you cannot get for it. I found very, very little. In fact, it had to be from another source that I found out that my gaming problems was because the PCI512 is not a Soundblaster chip. Soundblaster never comes out and says publicly that you are not buying an original SB design.Bottom line? This card almost works. Probably that is why SB felt safe to market it under their own name.I rate it one star because for the money you can do ALOT better. All of the SB PCI series are like this from what I am told.
WARNUNG! The IQue Palm Series Garmin PDA/GPS handheld systems will no longer be able to run through Microsoft PC based platforms. This will render any of the Palm series IQue 3500 and other Garmin Palm OS based systems useless in so far as Windows Vista is concerned. Garnmin has no plans to port their Palm Desktop drivers, and sync software to Vista.
The product has some problem maintaining a smooth connection. As a lot of other reviewer have complained, I have to restart it even a few times a day. Also, it does not translate the domain name of the computers on your Lan network. The connection is ok, but you just cann't find the network computers in your Network Places. Consulted custumer service. I was told that I should consult Microsoft, not them. Because right before they say so, they asked me when I bought it. I said about four month ago. I think they thought I would not be able to return the product, so they did not need to get involved. Anyway, not a decent thing.
Product left a nasty gunge film on the sensor. Camera now needs to be cleaned professionally.
Of all the storage media I've had, two CF cards and two USB drives have both either stopped working or became corrupt and lost the data. This one went half-corrupt, so some pictures ended up with artifacts ont he lower half of the picture. Video would often not work at all if a small portion was corrupt. I've lost some memories due to the pictures that were never recorded correctly. In the end it just died completely and I've stayed with SanDisk ever since.
I bouight this radio because it was supposed to play mp3sand cd rws but the cd player was broken . The other features were quite nice but I am going to wait to see if bosch workes the bugs out before I buy a new one
Do not buy this to extend the wireless range inside your house. It might work in an open area, but it does not have any impact on a building with interior walls.I have a wireles router with a 2dBi antenna. I get a very weak signal in a bedroom that is about 20 feet away from the router. The signal has to go through 4 walls, one of which used to be an exterior wall.I tried using this 6dBi antenna and saw no change in the signal strength. Note that I also tried a 15dBi antenna and only got a very small, nearly unnoticable improvement.With these types of antennae, you need a clear line of site. Boosting the antenna power will not make the signals travel through walls, or around corners any better.
This multi-task printer promises to deliver with the best quality. Well, that wasn't the case. My advice is to shop around. To sum it up, this printer is a piece of garbage.
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.
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.
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 bought more than 1000 DVD-Rs (Ritek G04 e G05). Only when I begginned to lost my data and study to understand what happens I see that this midia is crap. Burns perfectly ant the first time. As time goes lost the data. I try to contact Ridata manufacturer and they don't answer my e-mails. Buying this DVD-R is like buying trash. Try other manufacturers.
I already own the regular DLO Homedock and love it. I was hoping to get the deluxe so I could pick songs on my plasma, see album art - and I also liked the black and gray case better than the regular Homedock. Unfortunately, here are some of the problems I had in the first 5 minutes:1. On my HP plasma, the menu image doesn't fill the screen. Its missing 2 inch stripes on both the left and right sides.2. The remote doesn't work reliably. Buttons don't always press.3. The interface for picking songs doesn't behave like the iPod. If you want to play all songs at some point in the menu hierarchy (an artist, all music), the instruction manual says to select the category and select "play". That does nothing. The only way to do this is to navigate into all the songs for that category and start playing the first one.4. Screen flickers when moving from menu item to menu item on teh same screen and when going between screens.5. Due to limitations in the iPod, you cannot pick photos and videos from the TV interface. You have to switch back and forth between two modes.Most of these should be fixable by DLO and then the product would be usable. However, I question the value of having songs available on a TV screen. It takes much too long to power on the TV, navigate down with remote compared to just picking the song from the iPod.
I thought this might work, well they sent me this bulb, with no instructions on how to use and just a bulb, so it's going back as fast as I got it.
I ordered this item despite the reviews talking about the poor reception. MY MISTAKE!!! I live in Dayton, Oh and could only pick up 2 rock and 2 country stations. There are a ton of stations between Dayton and Cincinnati that I should be able to receive. I sent the radio back. Sony here I come.
If you travel by plane, this is not the printer you want. After 4 - 5 trips in a well packed piece of checked luggage, the sheet feeder mechanism will not feed paper. The printer still prints fine, but you must manually feed one sheet at a time. After several HP warranty exchanges, all printers ended in this same condition.I love HP products -- but this one is a real dog!
I read the 1- Year replacement for small appliances reviews and several people said it would NOT WORK FOR REMANUFACTURED ITEMS. I thought it should be mentioned here as well as no one has done so thus far. It's not mentioned in the descriptions for either of these plans.Amazon should not show these replacement plans on the pages for remanufactured items--that is very confusing! I will not be buying it and would suggest anyone who is thinking of buying it research other comments on the replacement plans--they seem to be a rip off.
I was excited to find an adapter,Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle 2G (White)for my ipod shuffle that would work in my ipod dock....It fit perfectly into my dock and the charging side of it worked great...But when I toggled over to the audio side...Nothing...It does not play the ipod music....I sent the first one back and received a second one with the same issues....The dock itself is fine because I can play my iphone in it....I can see why Griffin quit making this product...It simply is a waste of time....I can charge my ipod on my computer...I just really wanted to hear my ipod tunes....Don't buy it....They are a rip off!!
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
It didn't work and I wound up sending it back. I got a used Olympus Battery on e-bay which works fine.
This device basically doesn't work and is poorly thought out. If you don't believe me ask yourself why the first insert you see when you open the box is a bright orange piece of paper saying "STOP! Do not return this product! Call us first..." I don't see IBM needing to put those sorts of inserts into their ThinkPads...because they work.My background is that I have had an iPod for 18-24 months and bought this so that I could use a subscription music service (Rhapsody to Go). This experience has made me appreciate the many features I took for granted in iPod.Generally, the H10 operates like a computer that is being asked to run an application for which it has insufficient memory (if you have ever tried to play the latest computer games on a non-latest PC you'll know what I'm talking about). So essentially this means it acts like it has been hit in the head, being jerky at best and nonresponsive often. For instance, it takes forever to load up a new song on the H10. Whereas on iPod you go from song to song seamlessly, on the H10 between songs you get a whirring and it stops...I guess it's loading it up...and finally, if you're lucky, it will play the song. There is never less than a 30 second break between songs. That's feeble. That stuff needs to be invisible to the user. It would be faster to go from single to single on a real physical jukebox playng vinyl 45's. Also, it doesn't always play the song you expect. Also, the little slider control is frequently nonresponsive. Also, the fast forward, rewind, play controls are hard to distinguish from each other (you have to focus on them, which is hard to do while jogging). When scrolling, you frequently overshoot your target (too sensitive). That's aside form the fact that often it just crashes and won't do anything at all.I guess I should call this number on the "STOP!" insert before I return it but I get the feeling it's going to have to go back. This just does not come up to the level of an acceptable mp3 player. This is a protoype. (By the way I did the firmware upgrade first thing so that won't help.)Now that I realize how great the iPod is relative to the H10, it really makes me appreciate the thinking that went into it. To be honest, would anyone take a job at iRiver if they could get a job at Apple? I don't want to be harsh but probably not. And I think that collective personnel advantage at Apple probably translates into a better product for them in a million ways. One dumb decision was to include several features like photo display and text display that I suspect 98% of users don't care about at all. Basically, people want an mp3 player to play music. Looking at your photo collection on a one in ch screen probably is not a key feature. Instead of devoting time to creating a phto and text service, they should have made sure they had the basic music player working. Duh.[Update: bought a Samsung Yepp and it works well. Very happy now.]
They are nice to keep things organized. Not a big deal, but collects dust so you have to keep up with it. I dont.
Worked fine for a little while. But then the wire shorted out at the base of the iPod plug-in about a month after purchase.
One of the worst purchases I have made. The cords to the earbuds are fabric covered and rub against clothing, creating load rubbing background noise that is high decibel and louder than the music being delivered. I have to binder clip them to my collar to get them to be acceptible. Hate them.
This CD burner worked for about 4 burns and then just died. It won't even read a CD. I think the laser is messed up. I'm going to take it back. Don't buy this one folks or do and see if you have a better experience than I did.
So I've gone through 3 sets of these. First set cost me $10, second set cost me $20, third set $35. Each set I had has broken such that:a. one earbud no longer worksb. mic button no longer worksc. cord snaps off at buttonI'd be willing to continue to get this at the original price, 'cause I like the way they fit and the lanyard design is very convenient, but $60 is way outrageous for a product that is just ok.
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 bought this DVD burner and installed it on my PC (HP workstation xw4100 , 2.0 GHz CPU, 512 MB Memory). Even though I can use this DVD burner, but I am dissappointed for the following reasons:(1). Slow writing speed: Usually I can only have 0.4-0.8 x speed for CD-R media, far less than the 16 x advertised.(2). Format Isuues: I used Nero Express to make some DVDs, I found they can not be read by some DVD ROM, such as my Dell Dimension 4100's NEC DV 5700A DVD/CD ROM . While DVD made by my friend using other DVD burner can be read by it.Thus I don't want to recommend this product. Checking the cnet.com for DVD burner review to buy another one.P.S. I saw good rating of this product on circuitcity.com , so I bought it. But when I tried to post this same information I found (with the low rating) to circuitcity.com, the site would always reject my low rating posting. It is like their policy. I think Amazon it much better than circuitcity on this.
Big bass, absolutely horrible mid and highs.This is a terribly over-rated product- which I learned the hard way.Sony MDR-EX36V are a far superior set in this price range.Do not buy these earbuds!
This system has spec way too low for today's software. Why buy something you will have to replace next year? Step up to something with more memory and a faster cpu (for example you need 128MB *just* to load office!). You will be sorry if you order this system.
All I can say is this is one incredibly great looking tv. Until you turn it on. Awful reception (on cable). Even tho it advertises a wall mount with it... no such thing. Unless it's very well hidden. Unless they meant the instructions for a wall mount. Got those.So outside of no wall mount and very snowy reception, it's great. Um... huh? I gave it the one star because it looks good when it's turned off.I guess I should point out that I pretty much detest the wide screen format anyway. I rarely watch dvd's so staring at tv shows with the people all stretched out and distorted doesn't really work for me. Yes, you can adjust it for standard screen, but then you've just paid a fortune for, in this case, a 26" tv and you get to watch a 18" tv. Wheeee! Nope, not for me.
The rubber "bubble" at the tip of this stylus fails after 45 days. Contacted Amazon for help and they referred me to Boxwave. Boxwave would not honor their 100 day warranty because I bought it through Amazon. Interesting business partnership Amazon. Too much finger pointing. Awful company and even worse customer service. Take your business elsewhere.
I fell in love with this MP3 player. It was small, so convenient, great sound etc. It just stopped working one day. It just won't turn on. I've changed the battery but to no avail. Now I have a useless little piece of plastic that I cant return or fix. $50 for 3 months of music!
LOVE my Brother MPrint printer (have used it for years - it's one of those products that just lasts forever), but these labels did not work at all. Took many attempts before one would even feed, and when it finally did, the print was splotchy at best. If you've got an MPrint, stick with theBrother C11 Thermal Paper (50 sheets) - Retail Packaging.
I bought this mouse and i was so displeased with it that i had to find a website to review it. I wanted an optic mouse for gaming but it is horrible even for regular tasks. When you move the mouse half the time it will veer in the wrong direction. The extra buttons are useless and stick. if you squeeze the mouse it feels like it will crumble in your hand. Anything hp breaks once it reaches warranty but the rest of the time it just doesnt work.
I bought the Sennheiser CX300-B earbuds and had them for about a week. I was very happy with them for about two days. Although I do not pretend to be an audiophile, the sound was great. These earbuds are about 300x better than the ones that come with the ipod. They could produce sound at a high volume and they played the whole range of the audible spectrum. They are not the best headphones, but you're not paying $200 for them either.THE BAD: These earbuds have 3 sets of removable silicone earcups and one started to tear within two days. The earcups weren't very comfortable either. I constantly found myself readjusting them at work. In addition, they block so much sound that I couldn't hear others in my office at work. The worst part was the "THUMP" every time my feet hit the ground when I walked. The noise was extremely annoying. I sent these back and got the PX100s and loved them.
This is not a review about the quality of the product !I ordered this model (ATHANC7) and received the much cheaper ATHANC7b...clearly an attempt for a rip off.. such a waste of my time.. Here it goes back the sender (Digital Pavilion Electronics; so be aware !)
This product does not do what I needed it to do. I needed a cable to go from my laptop to project the screen onto my HDTV because my laptop screen is no longer functioning. This cable was recommended to me for this purpose, but the only thing I see on my TV screen is black. The reviews were all over the place in that some people got it to work and others didn't. It would be nice to know which laptop models work with this cable and the true use of the cable.
The case looks great until you use for a week or two. It scratches easily and has already chipped in a few places. I am very disappointed and will probably have to switch to another, more sturdy case.
This model DVD player, whether hacked for all region play or not, has some serious durability issues; take a look at the reviews for the SD-3990 elsewhere on the site and you'll see that an alarming number of reviewers found that the unit failed within six months. Mine packed up after seven months of light use; the laser array failed, meaning that it could not read any disc at all, and the part could not be replaced because Toshiba doesn't make spare parts for this model. That should tell you that this is a cheap player manufactured in the expectation that it will fail in short order. Not really acceptable for a company of Toshiba's standing.Sure, it worked fine for a while, but don't buy this model unless you're happy to take a 50-50 that it'll break within six months. You could ship it back to Toshiba, but aside from the cost and inconvenience, when I did that I got a different model that was not all region. So all of my UK DVDs are now worthless. Steer clear unless you want to buy a disposable DVD player.
I got this to stop getting up all the time to change disks in my single DVD player. Now I'm getting up lots more trying to get this to work. Other reviews say it's slow to respond - they aren't kidding. Push "open" to access the tray and it grinds away for ten seconds deciding what to do. More often than not it'll stay closed and go back to the movie. Sometimes (not often) it freezes completely and has to restarted. Being cheap, it doesn't remember where it was and you have to scan through the movie to find your place. Also ultra susceptible to scratches/fingerprints so the picture stops and jumps frequently. Avoid like the plague.
I purchased two of these items for my wifes and my laptops so we could have our speakers and headphones plugged in at the same time, the second you plug both items into splitter the volume go down to almost nothing, unplug on or the other items and the volume returns to normal. Nothing I could do change the way they worked. Just a waste of money for me, maybe someone else will have better luck than I.Monster Ca MUSICSHARE MINI HEADPH-MINI STEREO 1/8IN Y ADPT ( MINIY ST2F )
I just received them in the mail yesterday and these headphones hurt my head. After wearing them to watch a movie on my computer, I had a terrible headache. I will be returning them to Amazon for a refund and to find another pair. I'm really disappointed after hearing such great reviews about the sound. I bought them to replace my Sony MDR-V6. They are ok, but the Pads come off too much, and the sound isn't that great.So in all, the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro sound is good, not great, but the headset are very uncomfortable. They don't reduce external sounds. The price for them are good, but not worth these headphones. They seem very durable. They just need some way to adjust the fitting.
Buggy system and desktop software. Crashes during initial synch.When powered up provides a message that is cannot find a serial driver and lists the filename and line number. requires subsequent reboot.Will crash with a &quot;fatal&quot; error at least once during use.Battery life is rather short.Need a memory stick for MP3.Sony specific Palm os required. Some older apps will not run on it.Looks great but not ready for prime time. I should have purchased a Palm.
Very poor quality DVD player; it started giving the no disc error after only 3 months of very light use. I have to agree with the previous reviews that it's quite surprising from a good brand like Toshiba.
The Tamrac S.A.S. Compact Filter Case is well constructed, rugged, and will hold filters securely. That said, I found two problems, on minor, one major, with the design:Minor: the pockets don't expand in true "accordion" fashion due to how they're sewn to the back. The result is the front pocket is smaller than the back.Major: No photographer in their right mind would entrust their filters (as shown in the product image above) to a case where anything would touch, contaminate, and possible permanently damage them. That's why all quality filters come with some type of hard container for storage. The size of the container drastically reduces the size of the filter the MX-S5363 can hold. A practical maximum limit may be as small as 50mm.
The day I got these I took them out of the package and immediately started the burn in process. I decided to give them anther listen about an hour later and couldn't believe what I heard. The right bud had stopped working already! I moved the cord around a bit and was able to get it to come back on, but for 1 hour old this was unacceptable. So listen to people when they say poor quality, they mean it. Returned.
Dead out of the box. I had fairly cruddy sound from these speakers in the R and L channels -- just nothing out of the sub, so the sound was terribly weak as you'd expect.For the price, I expected something that sounded better than my Insignias. I'm still looking.
It says for three inch LCD systems, but it overlaps by about an eighth of an inch my three inch LCD. I tried using it on a sunny day and could not see the LCD. The sun shone from the side and caused the LCD to be as unusable as it is without the pop-up shade. I'm going to just pull it off and toss it.
This head is extremely solid, yet very easy to use. Thanks to the hydrostatic mechanism, in most cases you only need to move one knob to adjust camera position. The only downside is that the quick release lever is fixed to the head by a screw that needs to be tightened constantly to avoid the lever from dropping (together with your camera).
I bought this digital frame to see my pics without being stuck with my laptop. But first there was problem in detecting the memory card.After one hour I came to know that touch screen digital frame does not work on its own but Remote can make it detect the card. Then I tried connecting it to my laptop to transfer pics to the digital card and I got the UNKNOWN USB DEVICE error. I called up COBY customer support and they suggested I should return the frame. I did so and got my money back within 2 weeks.
I've owned several types of clip on earphones in the past decade and this is possibly the worst I've tried. First off, the clip doesn't swivel. It's a static piece of plastic without a hinge. This makes it difficult to put on my ear (maybe I have big ears?). This also makes it tough to put on the clip with one hand.On the plus side, when it does go on it's clipped on tight and doesn't move. One thing that sort of made up for the uncomfortable clip on mechanism was the really cushy foam speaker. The foam cover on each headphone was soft and yielding, so it made the fit quite snug without feeling like my ear was being clipped off. Still, I prefer the looser fit and easy-on convenience of a hinged clip. Other models of clip on headphones strike a better balance of being easy putting on, staying on, and staying comfortable.The sound quality is my biggest problem. I listen to a lot of spoken word audiobooks and podcasts on my commute to work. The sound seemed muffled and quiet even when I maxed out my ipod volume. When listening to music, the sound had pretty strong highs and decent lows, but the mid range was a bit soft. Again, I had to max out my ipod volume to match the same loudness i get from 50%-70% volume with other headphones. When walking down crowded streets the surrounding noise often drowns out what's playing in these headphones.Finally, the bulk of these things is another issue. They're significantly larger in diameter than other clip on headphones. If other headphones are about 1.25 inches across, these are about 2 incheas across. At their thickest point, they're about 3/4 of an inch. There are much thinner clip ons out there. Panasonic has a slim model (which used to be about $6 on amazon but has gone up since they've been discontinued) that's a much better size, sound quality, and clip style.I've only had these headphones for a couple days now, but i have used them enough to know that i don't like them. I will probably return them and try a different pair. I've had better luck with Sony and Panasonic. If you like a really snug fit, don't mind a bulky headphone, and don't mind a quieter headphone with good highs/lows then these might work for you.
Watch out! This is a SCAM! They will send you the newer model (7B) even though you pay more for the older version. If you will be stuck with the newer version, you might as well buy it on Ebay for $119.00 and not $146.00. There are so many complaints about this switch-a-roo, and nothing has been done to stop these retailers from scamming others. Watch out!Audio-Technica ATHANC7 Noise-cancelling Headphones
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.
I've had one of these for probably 5 years now (the original PAL, not the iPal). While the device is supposed to be weather resistant, I found that after about 18 months the tuning knob became very "dirty" and staticy when tuning. I think this is due to moisture getting into the case. We keep the Pal on a shelf in the bathroom, and I suspect the steam from the shower did this.But the serious problem is something I've just noticed recently. The rubbery material the case is made out of has started to deteriorate. The rubber case material has gotten almost sticky and can't be cleaned. And if you make the mistake of trying to clean it with Windex, the material almost melts.So you're left with this device that's totally absorbing all the dirt that comes in contact with it, and can't be cleaned. Even just a damp rag makes the rubber case sticky now, leaving marks in it and not getting the dirt off.I've seen other rubber things break down this way- usually it's the little rubber feet on older components, or certain cables.And while the Tivoli still works now, it's kind of gross looking and worse is kind of strange to touch because of the permanent stickiness.This is an expensive radio, and I just think it should have lasted longer than it did.My only other operational complaint is that there is no "AUX' input switch on the front panel... you have to plug and unplug the jack from the back, which makes switching from radio to Ipod a hassle.
I bought a DI-524 about 2 years ago for our home network. We are connected to a microwave link, so it is an ALWAYS ON connection. The router works... most of the time. Sometimes we lose the internet, usually after a power outage. The problem is the router. Unplugging it from the power supply for a while and then plugging it back in works... but not always, unless you leave it unplugged overnight. The reset button will work sometimes and not on other ocassions. The only surefire way I have gotten this router to sucessfully reset EVERY TIME is to take the unit, unplug it and put it into the freezer (yes, the home freezer for food stuff) for about 5 to 10 minutes. My analysis: Some electronic component inside the unit may get to warm and then hang the whole darn thing. The unit gets warm but not very. Go figure...If you plan on powering the unit down every night before you go to bed it might work for you. If you planing on having a permanent connection, beware! It may run fine for weeks on end and then crash every other day for a while.I would NOT buy it again but would spent a few bucks more for something more reliable!For what it's worth...
The sound quality on these headphones is fine, but they have some issues which make them incredibly annoying to actually use.First, no matter how well you adjust the tuning, you can never completely eliminate the background fuzz.Second, the transmitter part that plugs into the computer often takes several seconds to notice that sound is coming out and it needs to turn on and start transmitting.Three, if you leave them on your head after, say, watching a youtube video or something, after about 30 seconds or so, the transmitter will automatically turn off and suddenly your ears will get blasted with fuzz.Other than that, they are great.
I bought the Classic MP3 player because of its capacity -- others only held about an hours worth of music. Had difficuly getting the software going -- user manual doesn't help at all. Technial support is a mystery. Finally figured that out -- thought all was great. Navigation is easy, the unit is about the size of a walkman, sound quality is great, etc. Recently I've been having problem with unit freezing up. Sometimes will play 4-5 songs, sometimes only 1. Only way I can fix is to pry the battery unit off (if let run down, gets very hot). I'd strongly caution anyone else against buying this product. Too many headaches for too much money!
This camera is beautiful and I would give it 5 stars but it is lacking one major connection: a USB connection directly on the camera. Yes, there is one on the Handycam Station but who really wants to carry the station around with them to gain connectivity to the camera. I had hoped to leave my station plugged into my TV for viewing. The HDR-SR1 did include a USB connection directly on the camera but not the SR7.I phoned Sony Parts at 800-488-7669 to see if I could purchase a second base station and they insisted on charging me a $5 research fee before I could get the part number and/or place an order.Seems like very short sighed thinking on the part of Sony Parts and on the part of the Sony Engineers and Marketing staff that would design and ship an all digital camera that just about mandates a computer connection but then leave this connection off the camera itself.With this in mind, I have to give the camera an overall 2. Great recording but a pain to get it off the camera without the base station. Why does everyone want to re-engineer a proprietary solution instead of using a $5 standard USB cable?I think about returning this camera.
I used this product for about a month, and then somewhere between Beijing and Hyderabad the left earpiece died.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY ANY REFURBISHED IPODS! Save your money and buy a new ipod instead! In the end I saved about $50 by buying this ipod and it has been nothing but frustrating! It will not sync with my new computer, only the one that I originally downloaded my first ipod on. No directions whatsoever, no programs with it, it just came in the box, which is not how my ipod shuffle came. I do like it better than the shuffle because you can actually control what songs you listen to. The next ipod I buy will be NEW and not a shuffle.
You could not print 3 pages continously without jamming ( the printer would pick up 2 to 3 pages from the paper tray at the same time and end up jam itself ). The only way to get around is to manually feed the paper one by one. I have noticed this problem ever since I got it as a gift( it's the reason I did not return it ). I think it's a product design flaw.I hope anyone who is thinking about buying this printer see this message.
I enjoyed these headphones for about month... then similarly to one of the other reviews on this item (which unfortunately I didnt take the advice of before purchasing!) starting falling apart (mind you with no damage to them on my part), with the copper wires of the headphones coming out of three different areas in the headphones. Now only one headphone works and the one headphone cuts in and out as the copper wires begin to disconnect at the base of the headphones.As a whole, these would have been perfectly great headphones if they didnt fall apart and stop working. But unfortunately that didnt happen so it was a complete waste of money, as I am headed to buy NEW headphones, only one month later. Dont buy these.
I was very impressed with how fast the product arrived! It was basically all set up and ready to go. I was very disappointed with the audio. There were times when the tape sounded so muffled I couldn't catch the voice. When I backed it up and replayed it the sound was noticibly better. It was kind of a pain to have to keep rewinding so I could get a fairly clear sound. Don't have time to return it. Will be looking for a different machine in the near future.
This is the worst wireless router I have ever owned. I have the WGR614v5 and it has crapped out multiple times...now it has completely died and will not work at all. I have done all the troubleshooting including resets and it's a total loss. Now I use it as a high price coaster, do not buy Netgear products, they are total junk.
I am very disappointed in this receiver and Pioneer customer service. The receiver did not provide enough power to listen to both &quot;a&quot; and &quot;b&quot; speaker systems. I sent an e-mail to Pioneer only to get a standard reply &quot;We will be in touch&quot;. I finallycalled and talked to a customer service rep who said &quot;if you don't like it bring it back&quot; I bought a Yamaha and everything is fine.
This item is simply a walkie-talkie that locates others of its own kind and shows you your position relating to dots (waypoints). No maps. No elevation graphics. Not even roads. I'm sure the newer models are much better, but how hi-tech can something be when it only has one Meg of on board memory. I had no idea an item from 2006 could be so outdated by now. This would only be useful for locating others in a hunting party who also have a rino. My nuvi auto gps does more on the trail than this does. I'm a hiker and I'm pretty sorry I wasted three years worth of my wife's safety incentive points on this thing. I will try to send it back, but I may be stuck with a huge digital compass that runs on 3 AAs.
Geez you can buy a decent lens for that kind of money....this is a filter with a diffraction grating. Must be hand made and signed by Clark Gable.(Hollywood) There is no description so how are we to know just how special this is?update; they now have included a description, but have lumped all the sizes together. Now if they can only produce enough quantity to get the 58 mm+ prices down. I'm assuming that the 52mm at $40 is mass produced. Adding $60 for a 58mm (6mm more for over $100)???hence the comment "must be hand made"please no lectures on the definition of a review,( Ali ) Take the comment for what its worth. I own over $5,000 worth of camera equipment and about $150 worth of that has been "invested" in 9 different star filters of varying sizes and effects. ( they incidentally work just fine, and can be combined for different effects) Sometimes you can justify cost on a single item such as this, if it suits your needs and gives you a desirable/unique effect. Is this product worth the money? I confess, I don't know....but it looks like no one else wants to spend the money to find out either.
These earbuds broke after 9 months, no sound out of one ear. I sent it back for warranty repair, Sennheiser would not cover repair because Amazon Marketplace was is not an authorized dealer. In other words, Sennheiser would not stand behind their poorly quality product. I've since bought Klipsch earbud, sounds much better and more durable.
The item I was sent was not the exact item that I ordered. Although the substituted item would have worked in the camera, it did not suit my purpose as it was a gift for an elderly lady who cannot deal with extra problems like adaptors.I had to return it and order another item which still wasn't exactly what I wanted (another brand, not Sony) and was only 512 instead of 1 gb.I should have been informed first, instead of being sent the wrong item.
Well, I got this product last night. I can not say however, I got it from a store nearby. Nonetheless, I own a Mac Mini of the Intel Core Duo persuasion. I needed a new keyboard and this seemed the best option. It feels nice to use and almost like the keyboard that is actually in two pieces that I had before. The mouse is almost exactly like a model we had at the University I went to, minus two buttons on the side. Still not bad for the effort.The trouble...comes with the CD. The installation program was flawless. And at the end of such, it asked me to restart. No mention of having to remove the disc. So I did. Mac Mini turns off. Flickers back to life. To a Grey screen. The CD is trying to take over the Mac. I obviously flip out, thinking there is something wrong with the Mac. The next day, I find out the key sequence that allows me to eject from the startup screen, and it does so...immediately loading OS X.To all Mac users. Find another way to get the drivers if possible. Take it off of the .dmg and onto the hard drive, eject the disc, then install.
Well this wireless keyboard I got for the touchpad aspect and it didn't work.Adesso customer support was no help at all, their only good solution was to return it for creditThis wasn't Mac compatible but I really don't think that it was compatible with anything else eitherNot only would I not buy this again but I'm not sure that I would buy any Adesso product againAdesso 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS SLIMTOUCH TOUCHPAD MINI KEYBOARD SILVER W/BLACK KEYS ( WKB-4000US )
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!!!
This IPod was listed as used/like new. When it was received the battery did not charge. I contacted Amazon and the vendor contacted me. I spoke to the seller and he promised me a brand new one. When I got the replacement battery it cost me $42.46 to have it installed at Tekserve. The "brand new" battery does not stay charged for more than 8 hours. I do not recommend this seller.
impossibly small buttons and tiny lcd.you'll need a magnifying glass for any adjustments.barely any metal to it -- which makes it light as a feather -- and probably as durablehandle with care!
Okay, I figured that this microwave would be the right thing. I did read about it in Consumer Reports and surmised that those who had theirs "die" were probably not using a surge protector.After two years of use,{high quality surge protector connected and intact },the week of Thanksgiving,{ just when I'm about to rely on the sucker for reheating and cooking veggies, etc...}, mine also made an unexpected clakking noise and began to emit the most horrible chemical odor. Obviously something inside was burning badly. What on God's earth was burning is beyond me. I just hope the fumes didn't poison us.I wont dare plug it in again..and this huge monster is now fit for the trash heap, just as its predecessor, which also lasted two years,{ another make altogether }.It doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out that absolutely ALL appliances are created to die within a few years lately. I dont' have the money to waste on replacing appliances every few years. I did once own a SHARP that actually functioned perfectly for TWENTY YEARS !!!Obviously, I am not the only one to suffer from manufacturers greed. Have any of you tried to buy a simple decent toaster lately ? or a fridge, clothes washer or oven that will last more than just a few years ?I'm going to go into further debt simply to purchase another microwave ???or am I ???I do remember how life was before microwaves were invented. I had to take my frozen meats out earlier to defrost...and had to use another pot to cook frozen veggies.I also remember the warnings regarding microwaves and health. All else considered, how can I be certain these appliances are NOT leaking dangerous microwaves as well ?Maybe I'll do without for awhile longer...after all it's already been two months since this baby died.YES, by the way, the door on this thing sounded like a vault, just like everyone else said.It had a great deal of interior room.It defrosted things quite well.It DID NOT work better than any other microwave I ever owned.Making popcorn meant you had to stand there and listen closely.ALL the silly functions were unecessary.Adjusting the power level was a pain in the you know what.
It looks great and has some nice features, but the bottom line is ... it simply is not powerful enough to provide a good signal. I've used it in Fort Lauderdale where the the FM band is cluttered. Even after switching to the "foreign" frequency mode, and tuning to an open low frequency channel, it constantly dropped out ... very annoying. I'm taking it back and seeing if I can find the Monster transmitter which seems to have much better reviews (tough to find though at a brick & mortar).
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 so happy to get the Rave MP 128 home and was only a little set back by the "Device Not Recognized" error message. After all, I had the tech support number and a FAQ to read. The FAQ did not address the question and the tech support blames it on my not having an updated xp, even though I have a month old hp laptop and have updated it twice since Christmas. So, I am stuck with a non-working device, blame shifting techs and a FAQ that should just be called a "Q" as they never list the most frequent question: "How can I get this piece of junk to work?"
These speakers are cheap. Easy to Install but sounds quality is horrible after a certain point. I wouldn't reccomend these at all. Spend a little more money and get something you'll enjoy rather than put up with.
I am sorry.I had to respond to the listing of this crappy outdated,laptop.Many years ago i owned this troublesome model.It was slow,and had little capacity,for todays computer users.I gave it away...Now if it sold for 300 dollars,id say it was good for e-mail,and slow surfing,only,maybe!!!There are many brands offering at least a 60 or 80 gb hard drive and higher quality 15.4 inch screen...At this price point you can get a gatway,dell,acer,hp,and more,when on sale...I am very angry...I hate to see people get ripped off...You can get a good sony hd tv,enty level for this price...Please look elseware,for a computer...Thank you Stewart L.
We purchased this printer and after just six months of light use, it told us that we needed to buy a new drum unit, which is about the same cost as buying the printer itself. Every page prints with a light gray background. It would be better to spend more money to get a better quality printer since you'll only get a few good months out of this one.
I have been using a trackball of 1 sort or another ever since my 1st computer. After seeing, & reading the details on how this works, I thought this would be a perfect UPGRADE to a trackball! My thinking being this would be MUCH better than a trackball, in ease of use, accuracy, just all around BETTER than a t/b! Very mistaken! This is just to small an area to work on,( or with), it is EXTREMELY sensitive! To much so! And, at the same time,you can do all but hit the thing w/a hammer, & it wont respond! So, if you can understand this, it is much to responsive, & NOT nearly responsive, ( or sensitive) enough at the same time! I am going to try the Browser cat touchpad, just to see if that may fix the problems? I do like the idea of the touch pad, & hope the new 1 will work fine?
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 bought two of these in and used them in different phones. In about 6 months they both would not hold a charge for more than 10 minutes of talk time. I have never experienced anything like this in a NMH rechargeable battery. They worked when I first got them and they did fit the way they were supposed to so I gave them 2 stars. Not sure it matters but they did not look like the picture. They said energizer but had an all black wrapping. These really smell like counterfeits to me. I can't believe the Everready company would risk damaging their brand with a product like this.
Samsung is dropping off a replacement tomorrow 2/18/2006 after service tech said the panel was defective - after 6 good months a buzzing sound could be heard even over nominal audio levels and I have a surround system.Customer service while worked to resolve the issue wouldn't have gotten to this point if I didn't call every week for an update and repeat the story over and over again after sitting on hold for 10-20 minutes.On top of that the 1 year warranty doesn't "reset" with the replacement TV so if this one starts buzzing in 6 months I'm screwed. That's the moment when the service tech pulled out a brochure on Samsung's extended warranty program - what kind of BS is that?I purchased in July of 2006 was very happy with HD image, not too good with standard digital cable though- My 36" flat tube looks a lot better with standard cable. Let's hope the replacement keeps quite. Good luck!Bottom line quality is number one in my book so I can only give it 1 stars and that's only because it had a good picture on HD programming
This product is HORRIBLE quality! I am on my second one, and it only worked for a month! My dell jukebox lasted me through countless falls for over three years! For this price, it should work over 2 months. Do not buy this unless you are willing to get it replaced over and over again.
Did not last long....second roll of film, the film would not catch because small plastic point broke off which pulls the film on the roll...I threw it away.
I have used this router for about 6 mos. Initially satisfied, but then tried inbound VPN access, and found that even with static port/address mappings, connection drops in 5 to 10 minutes. Wife uses DSL for outbound VPN to office, and connection will drop after about 10 minutes. Replaced with Linksys BEFSR41 (with no static maps, no special configuration) and VPN works fine. Netgear support says I need to open 3 ports, change her client DNS, etc. Didn't do any of this with Linksys.
This camera does not come with the ability to download onto a computer with XP or later versions, it sucks!! Spend your money elsewhere!
The reason why I'm giving this product only one star is because I ordered two chargers for my daughters and only one of them worked! Also the cable is very short and doesn't stretch so far so be cautious when buying!
CAUTION: This charger fried both my and my daughter's Ipod Touch!!!!!! The charger worked fine for 3 months, however in one day it destroyed the ipods without warning. I didn't realize it was the charger untill it ruined my daughter's Ipod too. I usually read the reviews before purchasing, but for the unbelievable price I just bought it. After buring up both Ipods I read all the negative reviews, but it was too late. Unfortunately my Ipod was out of Apple's warranty period. THIS CHEAP CHARGER IS NOT WORTH BURNIING UP A $350 IPOD. DO NOT RISK IT. IT IS WORSE THAN GARBAGE. This A/C adapter does not comply with American/Canadian UL Standards. It is poorly made and puts your expensive electronics at risk.I congratulate you for being smart and savy enough to read this review before purchasing. Do not buy this charger.
Im never buying from amazon again. I ordered this iPod with overnight shipping and now its not coming for 6 days. Who knows if its even going to come then? I will never buy from this company again and i would advise you to not as well!
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.
Ok, so if you are the average consumer, such as myself, you probably have an mp3 player of some sort. If you own an Apple iPod, then you and I along with 58 million other unsuspecting consumers have been had. BIG TIME. I too fell into the trance of the white earbuds, but no longer will I remain an Apple lemur. I bought a 4th generation iPod and was so excited that I too was going to be sporting the ultimate in mp3 players!! Boy, was I STUPID!!! I commute to Boston on the commuter rail, which is about a forty-minute ride into town, switch to the subway for 10 minutes, and then walk to my building in about 3 minutes. I am not a runner so when I say walk it's a stroll. Nothing aggressive. After about 2 and months with my new toy, the problems began. Freeze ups began to occur in the middle of playing songs.This happened everyday for a few months. I sought help from Apple at their website and performed all steps they suggest to get the iPod back on the straight and narrow. I reset it (lost all my music every time I did this), then a few months later I kept receiving a folder icon with exclamation point. I went back to the Apple website, in which I was a regular visitor, and followed their instructions for the new error (Put iPod into disk mode and reinstall the driver hardware). This happened on and off for the next few months along with the freezing thing. Then the biggie of all biggies started to happen after just one year of ownership. I got, what I thought was cute at the time, a picture of an iPod on my screen with a sad face telling me to contact Apple Support.I proceeded to contact an iPod specialist using the phone number provided by Apple. The first thing I heard that disgusted me was my 90-day warranty was up and now had to either buy an Apple Care plan for $99.00 and have support from them for two years or pay a $50 per incident fee. Immediately I asked why as it was to my understanding that iPod was covered for 1 year from the date of purchase. I was told that yes this was correct but phone support was 90 days only. If my iPod needed service, I would have to create an account on their website and issue a request for service. I was floored by the lack of help right from the get go. You get three months to have a problem with your brand new almost $300 dollar purchase, and then you are told go away to no -man's land and submit a request, because unless you pay $50 or $99.00, human contact is not an option.After steaming for a few moments, I realized I still had a broken iPod to fix. I proceeded to no-man's land and filled out my service request. I sent Apple my player and waited a couple of weeks for a response. Needless to say, I could have waited forever because the answer they gave was and still is unacceptable. My $299.00 technological marvel, my portable music librarian, my expensively priced modern convenience's hard drive had failed. I was out of warranty by a week or two. I inquired about the cost for repair. $268.40 to bring it back from the dead. "ARE YOU KIDDING ME!" I screamed into the poor person's unsuspecting ear on the phone. The tech said he gets that a lot and I proceeded to tell him I understood why people scream. He told me the best thing to do would be to buy another unit since the cost was comparable, in fact a bit cheaper at $249.00 and I would have a new updated unit. So, being a stupid sucker for punishment, I went out and spent $250 dollars on another 4th generation iPod. I intended to buy one as a gift for my boyfriend anyway for his birthday so this justified the purchase for me. I chalked up my lousy experience to a one-time glitch. Couldn't happen again type of thing. Well, guess what? Please read on...He started to commute to work and after leaving the iPod in the box for months, he decided now was the time to use his new gadget. He only used it when he walked the 1 mile to and from the subway stop to work. Total 2 miles a day, walking. Needless to say, 6 months of light use and I had another stupid, little, annoying iPod picture with its brainless sad face staring back at me. It was like looking at a kid who just broke an expensive vase and could do nothing but be sorry about it.This time, I thought I was going to get a bit of a break. After all, Apple opened up an Apple Store in a mall close to work. No need to send out the unit. I could get my painful diagnosis in person. So I make an appointment online, as you can't do that over the phone (you know they hate that human contact thing) and I show up to the "Genius Bar" to meet the iPod Genius. This guy had the T-shirt that said he was in fact an "iPod Genius". I hand over the little devil and he then proceeds to tell me what I already knew. HARD DRIVE FAILURE. I never really delved into why this cataclysmic event happened the first time with the tech guy from Apple regarding my unit, so, I figured after spending $600 on 2 products in a bid to help build Apple's employee retirement fund, I wanted some legitimate answers. I then proceed to ask the so called "iPod Genius" why this keeps happening, explaining that this is the second iPod I had purchased in a 2.5 year span and they BOTH did the same exact thing. He then went on to explain that it is a hard drive player and if it is jostled around too much, it eventually fails. He then pointed out a tiny little scratch it had received on the bottom back and said "this player took a fall. Once that happens, it's only a matter of time before failure occurs." I then explained that it may have fallen out of my hands once but it was at waist level and fell onto a kitchen floor. Hardly an abusive drop. I was not slamming the thing around like King Kong and neither was my boyfriend. The "Genius" then said that just stepping off the curb the wrong way when a song is playing or changing to another song will eventually cause hard drive failure. I then said to the "Genius" "It states on Apple's website that you can use iPod for exercise, it's a great workout companion. My boyfriend and I only WALKED with it and it got jostled enough to DIE?" So what you are telling me is you CANNOT run, walk, possibly talk, step off curbs (guess you have to float or fly), NEVER drop it, or move it around whatsoever because any or all of these events can jostle it and cause it to fail? So, stand perfectly still or pay $268.40 to repair it or $249.00 to buy a new one?" Of course, the "Genius" sat there dumbfounded and had no response.IS APPLE SERIOUS!!! What the H#&L; kind of product are they selling to consumers? They market a portable product that needs rubber padding and a steel casing just to be able to use it. The "Genius" however, did offer me 10% off a purchase of another iPod with trade in of the old one. Did he really think I was going to fall into the white earphone trance for the third time? Apple should be ashamed of their business practices. But then again, why would they even care? People think mp3 the first thing they think of is iPod. EDUCATE YOURSELF!! Do the research and turn away from the light!! If the product that they sell is that sensitive, then it should be marketed accordingly with a statement such as: "product needs to be securely fastened to the wall for use." I am totally disgusted and of course Apple is of no help, as it would affect their bottom line. People please take my advice. Upgrade you phone to an mp3 player when your "upgrade time comes you can usually do this for WAY less than an iPod. Sandisk Sansa e280 is what i purchased and will NEVER GO BACK!! It is an 8GB flash player with an expandible memory slot which means you can ADD MEMORY SPACE!!! It has more features than the Nano and cheaper if you do price comparison on the web. Check other companies such as Creative and iRiver for their players and only use Apple for what they should be used for. Making Pies!
The lens was fine but what upset me was the missing caps. I recieved the lens with no cap for either end. I was disappointed since this was not stated in the descripiton. It seems to be a standard peice of the lens espically when shipping.
Video via the HMDI port, I loose video and picture goes black intermittantly, have to turn TV off and back on again to get video back. Samung and repair think it's a software version issue in the TV. Samsung sent repair service, unable to solve video issue!. Samsungs's repair service is scheduled to try a second attempt at a fix!On a posative note, when the HMDI port works, I get a good picture!
Very very poor quality product. Cord supposed to be 8 foot long, but doesn't even come close. I would not purchase a Kensington product again.Angela Auddino
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!
My employer here in San Francisco (I'm not in Kentucky like is says above) purchased one of these scanners to help us go paperless in the office. We have tons of paper documents that need to be scanned and archived. However, using this scanner has been one headache after another. Yes, it is fast, but it also jams often, and often grabs more than one page at at time(if this doesn't cause it to jam then it simply means pages end up missing in the scan). The worst part is that after a jamming episode it simply won't interface with Adobe Acrobat again unless it is shut down and rebooted. This happens A LOT. Sometimes it stops interfacing even without jamming. It's not unusual to have to reboot the scanner several times an hour. I'm not sure if it's a hardware or software issue, all I know is that it has been a pain in the neck for months. And of course, HP customer service is notoriously bad so that only makes a bad situation worse. We've barely had this scanner 6 months and have already decided to replace it. We recently ordered a Fujitsu FI-5120C and I have high hopes, based on its reviews, that my scanning headaches are over. As for this HP, what an expensive mistake it was. Also, btw, it makes a very annoying high pitched sound while scanning that made scanning very unpleasant.
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.
this product sounded like just what i needed to hook my PS3 and cable box up to my surround sound system but it has not worked since i purchased it a couple of months ago. after giving up on this device and hooking up my PS3 straight to surround with the same cables it worked. so it is quite obvious that this device does not work.
My computer has windows 7 and could not recognize this when I put it in the cardbus slot. And I don't mean just didn't recognize it, it didn't see it at all. I tried to find updated drivers to install for it, but nothing supporting windows 7 use. Apparently, D-Link stopped supporting this product, as seen on their own website. No more updates will be made for it. I suppose if you're still using vista or earlier, it may work okay.
After diappointing start, replaced card works. New card out of box was defective. After several sessions with customer service(?) reps. got authorization for RMA. RMA proceedure very confusing, and overly comlicated. Replacement card installed, and WORKS! Lost almost 3 weeks of use.
I, like so many others enjoyed this tv for several years. Then the problems began. Little did I know there was a class action suit to force Samsung to deal with a big problem. I made it by 2 days, thanks to a neighbor. To their credit, a repairman was sent out within a week, and after 2 calls, the problem was fixed. That was a few months ago. Now, when we turn the tv on, we get a picture for a second, then it's gone. I tried researching this on the Samsung web site among others, without a lot of luck. Five years for a tv that cost 2 grand?I don't have the patience, or tech to try to fix the problem. Samsung got cheap, just like Toyota did, tried to hide it, and have lost tens of thousands of customers. They are big and probably don't care. Well, good luck with that approach. Remember one person can make a difference.
First of all, this computer dies after three months. That's just how first generation Mac products are. Don't buy first generation- it WILL die. This thing freezes literally every time I use it.Secondly, Apple doesn't help at all. Tech support doesn't do anything for you. They refuse to honor my one year hardware warranty, and I've talked to customer service AND tech support, and all they do is try to sell you Apple care- why would I want to extend coverage for a product that they already refuse to honor service for? Their service team isn't a service team at all. They are a group of trained salespeople who try to sell you their product. Why should I have to buy Apple care for something that should already be covered?I've grown up on Macs, and loved them all my life. But the company's integrity is going down hill, and this was the last straw. Between the horrible products and the sleazy "support," I'm never buying an Apple product again. Linux, here I come...
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 bought the Garmin nuvi 270 series a couple of weeks ago. Since that time I got lost two times. I live in New Rochelle, New York and had to go to an affair in Mahwah, New Jersey last week. It did not pick up any satellite in that area and I was lost for over 2 hours coming home in a rain storm and the GPS keep giving me directions "to go home" starting from my home address in New Rochelle. I nearly through the thing out the window.
The Eforcity Laptop Chill Pad Dual Fan Notebook Cooler is extremely poorly built and NOT working. I cannot use it right of the box. The USB connectors and plug are not aligned thus I cannot insert the connector to power the fan. I need to open it and align the connectors. There are places where the silver spray paint did not fully cover the case so you see black uncovered or missed areas. The stickers are lifted up including two long silver stickers on the side that cover the joining plastics.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.I read some reviews that this company sucks too so I won't waste my time returning this product. I am thinking this product will be used as a stand only and eventually trashed.
I just received my delivery of these cd/dvd/blu-ray holders. They seem well made and mine are just like the photo, with the rounded corners.This is the first time I have purchased these types of holders. Previously to this, I had purchased the harder, more brittle type. These are a softer plastic. What I am concerned about is that some of them are not flat, rather bent in a slight arc. When I tested placing a dvd in one of them, the arc remained. I am a little concerned that even though these are soft plastic, that it may eventually bend the cd/dvd. I don't even know if a dvd can be bent so I don't know if this is a silly concern. Perhaps the soft plastic will eventually flatten out or possibly would not have any effect on the disc.Has anyone out there found this to be an issue at all? If you have, please place a comment to this review to clear my concerns up, plus it will also assist others who may be debating on buying this product.At this time, I'm giving it 3 stars because the quality of the holder seems very good except for the fact that some are not flat. I will return and adjust the rating either up or down if need be.UPDATE: Three days days later.... The day I received my shipment, I placed a cd in one of the bent cases to see if in a few days, the case might relax flat. It did not. I looked through the rest of the shipment and can see many that are not flat, so I have decided to return them. Originally I had given them three stars, but now have reduced it to one. This is just the second one star review I have ever given...
I just bought this dvd player from costco and it makes alot of noise loading disc. and played only 1 out of 5 disc I tried. Sometimes it would just spin and not do anything and other times it would do nothing when I pressed play. I am returning for another. I hope o just got a bad one
My experience with this case was completely horrible. As soon as I put this freaking thing on my computer, I had nothing but problems. The macbook would get really really hot and it kept freezing up. Once I removed the case the problem went away.
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.
This is a love-hate relationship.I bought my first set Oct 1, 2008 and loved it. All the comments above apply. The fact that they stay in my ear, hang around neck when not in use and the fabric cord cover....BUT...In March one channel stopped working. I contacted Rivit and they sent a replacement. I was happy again.Then I decided to buy a spare in case it happens again.Long story short...I was the proud owner of 5 (FIVE) DEAD earbuds and the company wasn't responding to my warranty requests for replacement.So, I took one apart to see if I could fix the problem (I said I liked the product, right?) Found the problem to be the wire connection at the plug. I've re-soldered mine and put a different strain relief on it and all is fine.One weak point on an otherwise fine product...own one if you can solder or know someone who can.
Like one of the other reviewers, I am returning mine after 2 weeks of countless hours on the phone with HP tech. support, whom could never fix the problem. The software had problems loading up, then it did not want to work with my router's encryption, and when it did finally work it was totally sporadic. One day it prints, the next day it does not.I have a new compaq laptop with windows XP, I bought a new Linksys router since HP said it must be the problem, they were wrong. I even exchanged my HP 5850 for a different one and it did the same thing.I have not seen any other wireless printers on the market so, like the other reviewer, I am going back to a regular printer with a print server!I am starting to suspect it is not compatible with windows XP. But that is just an uneducated guess.
Oh man.Let me begin by saying that my 3G ipod has a defective battery. My problems with this device could be stemming from the lack of power supplied to it.After I figured out how to use the thing, I found it somewhat easy to operate. However, if you're trying to tune it in while driving, you're going to get into an accident.OK, now onto sound quality. For some reason, no matter where I try to use it, no matter in what type of vehicle, i get a lot of static. You have to find a sweet spot in the car to rest the ipod or else you're going to get drowned out by horrible white noise. I've used it in:VW Cabrio - Cleveland - OK to GooVolvo SUV thing - Cleveland / Ohio area - OK to poorHouse - Cleveland OK to goodHonda Civic - New York City - Fair to PoorHonda Civic - Long Island (all areas) - Fair to PoorHonda Civic - Upstate NY - OK to FairJeep Cherokee - NYC - Fair to PoorJeep Cherokee - Long Island (all areas) - Fair to PoorVW Jetta - From NYC to Mass. - Fair to PoorHouse - NYC - Fair to PoorMy wife doesn't let me use it when we're in the car. The sound quality is that bad! And it's tough to keep it on one station, because when you drive around, the radio traffic changes. Also, when you cross bridges or elevated highways, there seems to be a great deal more static.I think if the transmitter was more powerful, I'd be getting less static and a brighter, less tin can/cardboard box sound.Ugh. I'd like to try the Road Trip
I bought the Innovage crank radio last summer, and recently disposed of it, generally unhappy with its performance. Was never able to pull in a single NOAA station--and I live in a state capital. FM reception was poor. Cranking for 90 seconds gave me about 5+ minutes of charge. But the final straw was the tuning dial, which became frozen; I was unable to tune it. There are better emergency crank radios out there, usually costing a bit more. I was in a cheap mood when I bought this; I will not be again when shopping for a replacement.
I read many caution statements about this product, but I thought it would serve my purpose. I tried to overlook the mistakes it made and really tried to find reasons to keep this product. However, just like the reviews - slow connection with satelite, poi's that were not there, strange routing directions in well-know areas of travel, therefore, did not trust it in unknown areas. I'm still in need of a gps for my christmas travels, and will continue to look. Result -RETURNED.
Yeah, this camera is good if you don't want awesome webcam quality across the net. And the picture sucks with Yahoo! but it looks pretty decent over MSN Messenger on a DSL connection. However, I have to put a lamp up near my monitor to be able to see myself because the light on this thing is terrible. Otherwise, its not too bad for the price. Myself, I'm taking this back to target ASAP and buying something of better quality.
I bought this camera for my Mom, so she and I could talk on skype, and while it IS now working on her Dell, it took some serious troubleshooting. Not good for a non-computer person and me trying to troubleshoot it over the phone. Also this camera will not work on my Mac, so I can see her but she still can't see me! I tried everything I read on the Skype forums and I still can't get it to work on my Mac.If something is sold as plug-and-play... it should be plug-and-play, no? This one is not!
I agree with Joe. These headphones are great... WHEN THEY WORK. The left earphone stopped working on mine also. In addition, the clip is too fragile, and it did break off making it difficult to carry.I haven't found a replacement yet.
I thought I was getting a nice sleek item for holding on to my new camera. The metal strap has some kind of plastic coating, and it is a lot bulkier (not sleek) than I thought. I'll keep looking because this was NOT it!
I bought this product, and had problems with it from beginning. I contacted technical support to get me a new one. They do not issue an RMA number. They asked me to trouble shoot before they issue the RMA number. I was asked to troubleshoot the product for 40 minutes, and after that......do you know what happens? The phone gets disconnected. I called again, repeated the process ...another 40 min of troubleshooting...again phone disconnects. Third time, fortunately the phone got disconnected within 10 min......I guess the support person is going to issue the RMA number, as I almost completed their troubleshooting process.Their phone lines are too bad. Their phone lines disconnect after 20-40 min (there might be an algorithm...??? who knows). This was one of the WORST customer support I have ever seen. Want to help yourself? Do no buy this D-Link product.
Pros:Price, Decent soundCons:Very uncomfortable(Read:headband), Poor build quality(both the headphones and wire), Noisy when u shift positions (Poor quality of plastic used)
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.
Bought this unit 48 hours ago, and have already been through two CPU's because of the modem. According to HP's tech support, MS XP-incompatible Lucent modems are being installed simply to get the units on the shelves for X-mas. Will stick with Gateway and Dell in the future. At least there is 'some' quality control.
this small color TV was fine for less than a year. It has a great picture, even though tuning in to local channels was tricky. Within the first year the sound started to go, but I found if I turned the TV off and on quickly, the sound returned. I don't expect it to continue working at this rate. You get what you pay for!
I bought the Sony Spressa thinking that it would be a good gadget for my Sony VAIO laptop. Since I opened that box I didn't have time to enjoy it. I'm sure it's a ... of a burner but for the past 3 months I'm having all kind of problems (from the cable that is not compatible to my laptop to the driver itself that is not being found by the laptop). I have also formatted my HD twice and installed two different Windows versions when it finally worked (but still not as promissed). Sony recently released a patch for this driver that I've installed hoping to solve all the problems for good, but what happened is that it just stopped working at all. This is something .... After spending 3 months of my life, and some hundred dollars and after installing the &quot;patch&quot; I feel like the dumbest person on Earth.The customer service is horrible, the manual and on-line documentation are extremely poor and I'm very very upset about it. I mean, I have bought two state-of-the-art Sony devices and they simply don't work together. This is ridiculous!
I've had these for a bit over a year. The sound was good initially, but over the last few months the left channel has been getting quieter and quieter. I'm a little obsessive about taking care of stuff, and have never had this happen with any of the other half dozen sets of earbuds I've used.
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'm very disappointed in the way this product is marketed by D-Link. While this device supports 802.11n over 2.4GHz it does NOT support 802.11n over the 5GHz frequency.My home network uses the D-Link DIR-825 router configured with a 2.4GHz network and a 5GHz network operating simultaneously. To limit confusion, I have named one "network G" and another "network N." Because I thought that the DWA-643 may offer better performance than the USB-based DWA-160, I ordered the DWA-643 unit from Amazon. When I installed the device and drivers, I realized that the only networks the card could detect were those operating over the 2.4GHz frequency range. Terrible! The DWA-160 sees our 802.11n network operating at 5GHz AND a neighbor's newer 5GHz network.When you look at the literature, note that the backwards-compatibility is limited to 802.11g and 802.11b. They omitted 802.11a because that operates using 5GHz. I did not catch this when I first ordered the card. I assumed that an "Xtreme" card would actually operate over "REAL" 802.11n which is 5Ghz. Someone who bought this card with the intention of migrating from a mixed 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz network to a purely 802.11n network should send the card back ASAP, as you'll be very disappointed when you disable 2.4Ghz.No online review that I've read for this device mentions that it doesn't support anything on the 5GHz frequency. That's a real shame. It appears to connect to 802.11g over 2.4GHz with no problem, but no one should be paying $60 for a card that's stuck with 2.4GHz.I hope that anyone else who is using an 802.11n router (with 5GHz support) reads this before purchasing this particular card. Note that I've gotten pretty good results with the DWA-160, but this review is focused on the performance of the DWA-643.
The Speakers have 2 poor designs. There is no power on/off switch. The only way to turn them off is by unplugging. The wire harness where you plug in the individual speaker wires into the subwoofer is absolute garbage. Their are springs which easily pop off and they are cumbersome to reattach. I had one shoot back into the speaker. There was no retrieving it. I had to break apart a pen and use the spring out of it to fix it.I am a huge Klipsch fan. I own them for my home theater and have had them for previous home stereo systems.The sound out of these desktops are great. However, with the poor speaker wire harness design and no on/off switch, I highly recommend finding a different set of speakers.
Conair styling tools are generally awful, so I'm not sure why I bought this to begin with...my bad. As others have mentioned, the iron is horribly designed, but I'd be completely willing to overlook that if it actually curled my hair and did not leave my head smelling like burnt hair for three days. I have really long hair that has been "weathered" by lots of blow drying, flat ironing and bleaching...I guess the Conair Infiniti Pro just wasn't up to the task.
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.
I have no idea how this product works. The lead cable must be clipped into a socket with a plastic retainer with a delicate plastic placement clip that breaks on contact. Can't replace that clip. Can't use the laptop. Pitty, for the want of a horse shoe nail a kindom is lost. Have to buy a new laptop. This product is not for the clumsy.
I bought this item from the seller "redpricetag" here on "Used & New"/Amazon Marketplace. Just wanted to comment that the item I received was:HP/Compaq 233427-001 AC adaptercompatible with:Compaq Presario 2800 seriesCompaq Presario X1000 seriesCompaq EVO N-seriesHP Pavilion ZT3000 seriesHP Pavilion NW8000HP Pavilion DC895AHP Pavilion X1220USHP Pavilion X1000Note that none of those laptops are the ones listed in the description on this page. So if you have, for example, an nx7400, I would not recommend this item. It won't even plug in. I've returned it at their expense and received all my money back.Also: there's NO SUCH THING as a "Pavilion NX7400" anyway. I would steer clear of this item altogether because of that suspicious title. "Pavilion NX7400" is a completely made-up product name, like for example, "Windows XP for Workgroups" or "iPod Pro". I have an nx7400 and it is NOT in the Pavilion line at all. It's an HP Compaq business notebook.Hope this helps others avoid this item and find one that fits your notebook.
PROs:1. Low price2. Small footprintCONs:1. Sound Quality - you get what you pay for in sound quality. Previously I used a set of Klipsh 2.0 computer speakers that blew the socks off of these speakers in sound quality (and just about every other feature).2. Clipping - at medium-high levels these speakers clip3. Volume Knob/On-Off Knob - This knob is shiny and smooth, making it difficult to grab, it is fairly hard to turn as well - which is not a good combination. I'm 31 and like to exercise (I'm not weak) and it is annoying to me that I need to use to hands to turn these one - one to hold the entire speaker so I can get some leverage, the other to turn the knob - thats ridiculous.Kids under 10, or folks over 60 would probably not be able to get these speakers on very easily.4. Not available in Black______________________________That said, this price range is fairly bottom of the barrel and these might just do the trick for you.
I purchased the Samsung 213T as an attempt to upgrade my current NEC model LCD1912 - mostly wanted the 1600x1200 resolution and larger desktop work space. Initially, I used the analog inputs - truly a disappointment! Could not optimize for clear sharp lines and text no matter how I played with the settings, even when making sure to use native 1600x1200 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. "AUTO" optimization button did little to improve anything. Switched to DVI and sharpness was much much better, but still not as good as the NEC (which only has an anlog input!). Once I was willing to accept the reasonable (but not perfect) sharpness of the Samsung, I then tried to optimize the colors for my digital photo editing. Here's where the disappointment really hit hard - The Samsung has no direct settings for color temperature like the NEC has. I had to play with red, blue, and green settings and could not come close to achieving the warm color temperature that is a simple button setting on the NEC. I was stuck with the bluish "cool" color temperature that most LCD displays seem to have. And overall, the colors on the Samsung just seem too washed out for my tastes - the NEC on the other hand can produce vibrant rich colors.On the positive side, the Samsung 213T seems to be the first to come down in price to a reasonable level at this time for such a large monitor. You do get a lot of monitor for the money. The NEC LCD2180, also a 21.3" unit, is still much more expensive.
Just a year ago this product was 100-130$. Good for the price but when I went to purchase a second one and saw a price hike on old technology in no way will I buy a second one. This is way overpriced for what it is.
I bought this to replace my Ipaq hx4705, which I used for 3 years for business purposes (medical office). For 3 months, since I got it, I have been constantly working with the geeks at HP on the bugs in this computer (all known to HP but they won't admit that; however, their support site is covered with complaints exactly like mine). The HP support folks have had me completely update the BIOS (didn't work) and do various and other sundry "fixes" which have not fixed one thing but did cost me a ton of time on the phone and the time to reinstall the (few) programs that I need to work. I only use this computer to run two things: ePocrates software and I keep a running word document (one per day) with a patient list on it--that's IT. Here's what this computer does constantly: The screen, when you close a program, is often missing whole blocks that show the previous screen underneath. Word Mobile will not save a newly edited document because it says you have no space--I have oodles of space so it's clearly a bug; gives you an error message; you have to discard your newly edited portion, close the document then reopen it (at which time it'll say you have enough space--ridiculous! This only happens about 33% of the time, so it's not even consistent in it's bugginess. There is no mobile printing on this; if you want to send something to a printer, you have to use your bluetooth or find your own mobile printing solution because WM 5.0 is not compatible with mobile printing (though most sites advertising this computer say it comes with it--IT DOESN'T). This is my third Ipaq (all purchased for work use so I know very well how to use it) so trust me--PASS ON THIS ONE!
A little over a month after I purchased the styra, a few things happened. I noticed that the smooth coating began to wear off and the pen began to "stick" to the iPad 2 surface (yes, the iPad screen is immaculate). I tried to wash it with soap and water as recommended by Boxwave but it didn't help. During this time, the rubber tip actually fell out of the end of the pen. I got it back in but it was a PAIN. Either way, the styra is now useless unless I dip the rubber tip in baby powder to make it glide smoothly on the screen. I contacted Boxwave directly and was really surprised at how little they cared to help me out. It was a little over a month and the pen basically fell apart and this was their response when I contacted them on MAY 24th, 2011!:"According to our records, your order was processed and fulfilled by Amazon.com. All products fulfilled by Amazon directly are covered by a 30 day Return Policy from the purchase date. Our records indicate that your order was placed on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Since it is past the 30 days, Amazon can no longer replace the Capacitive Stylus for you. We also currently do not offer replacement parts for this product."Really??...that is the WORST customer service I have received in a long time...Don't buy it, buy this one instead: AYL (TM) Engraved 2-in-1 Capacitive iPad Stylus with Executive Pen + 1 Year Warranty (Jet Black)It is much more substantial, writes very well and actually has a warranty.
A low point for HP. Unit would read okay, but would not record CDs. Destroyed several. Had the same problems that many have mentioned above. Very weak software from HP especially since they dropped Adaptec. Tech support not existent - just a series of generic info to do on a trial and error basis. HP should not put out poor products like this or just admit that you should not try to burn cds with a usb connection. Returned to store for refund.
BUYER BEWARE!The Denon AKDL1 cable is a hazard! I am writing this review with my left hand while my right is being spaghettified. After mis-reading the 300-page users manual and plugging this thing in the wrong way a catastrophic gravity well tore into my basement. I have only moments to live. PLEASE read the manual carefully. Tell my wifefbvbn 516333
I put up with this dropping issue for the last 8 months trying everything and anything reading forums and experimenting. The problem was the router locking up, unable to continue internet access to the DSL modem. This occurred A) randomly, B) when I'd open multiple tabs in Safari browser at once. I had confirmed DSL modem was not at fault.My best guess was the router had gotten damaged over time from overheating. Well, my answer to that is - I have a TON of other electronic equipment in my house under identical conditions that are still working fine.My answer was to buy an Apple Airport Extreme, and immediately all the freezing problems went away.
This needs A LOT of light. I returned this do due the lighting/picture quality. The one nice thing about it is you can record decent video quality on a memory card-mpeg 4.
I bought this at Target June 2008 because it was on sale. I thought$147 was a great price. I got it home and it looked like a quality product. I set it up and the picture was great. However, the remote control stopped working the day I bought the system. I took it back to Target, they exchanged it and brought the 2nd one home. The remote worked on this one, however, the 2nd screen jumped evertime the voices spoke and then the first screen stopped after 15 minutes and had strange vertical lines on the screen. I will take this back tomorrow!!! Don't waste your time!!!
Left speaker ear bud was defetive the sound was lower than the left and you could hear the sound that a busted speaker makes at time other than that the sound that was not effected sounded great
I bought this as a gift for my son and were reasonably very pleased at first. He loved listening to stories and music. However the menus were not that user friendly and the buttons were frustratingly unreliable, often requiring several presses to get a response.We eventually returned the first unit when we purchased a SD card and discovered the memory card reader would only work whilst holding in the card.The replacement unit did not function at all, right out the box. The third unit worked for about an hour, before the switches stopped working, though the backlight would turn on. We finally gave up, but were pleased to get a full refund.Unfortunately we've not been able to find anything similar, which is a shame as we really liked the general concept of a mini MP3 boombox.
I love the look of the Dale Jr. scanner and headset. I hate the scanner itself. I took the scanner to the Bristol Race last weekend. I could not pick up the local race frequency. I could only tune in to a few drivers. Most of all, general reception was horrible. This item should have never been sponsored by NASCAR or their drivers. You can get a great scanner, with great reception at radioshack for $99.99. NASCAR should have just sold the headsets, without the scanner.
I was willing to sacrifice some image clarity and brightness for a camera that could supposedly stand up to my lifestyle. When I got it, I was a bit disappointed with the image quality, but not too much. Photoshop's autolevels will do amazing things. I was really impressed by the macro functions. For a point-and-shoot it has an incredible macro and the on-board LED really helps in this department. I was a bit dismayed that with polarized sunglasses or goggles, you can't see the screen when the camera is held vertically. Anyone who is serious about the outdoors (i.e. the consumer base for this model camera) wears polarized lenses or goggles. This is really pretty terrible. Also, the battery life is dismal. On a recent 3-day camping trip, I barely made it through by conserving ever last bit of power. That's also less than ideal. But the worst part is the camera did not live up to its "waterproof" description. The second time I tried it underwater (first time in salt water) the screen died after just a few minutes. This left me high, dry, and without a camera on a really fabulous vacation. The kicker is if I'd bought a normal camera I'd have better pictures, better video (the video quality is piss poor), and a functioning camera. I was willing to sacrifice a lot of options (and you do sacrifice them) zoom, etc., for a waterproof point and shoot. But it sucks that I did all that and still ended up with a disfunctional camera. Olympus may repair or replace it (its still under warranty) but they'll never give me back the memories I missed taking pictures of while on vacation and I'll still be left with a camera I can't trust underwater that takes sub-par pictures and has abysmal battery life. All around, a poor choice and I feel silly for having been suckered in by this gizmo. Don't buy it.Cons: not actually water proof. poor image quality. poor video quality. lacks many quite basic functions. Limited compatability with polarized lenses. low battery life.Pros: I got some very nice macro shots with this camera.Conclusion: Does not live up to manufacturer's claims. Major sacrifices in functionality, image quality, and general usefulness. Don't buy this crappy camera.
A public service advisory: Bose is probably the most evil joke ever played upon audio consumers---buy one of their products and probably about 80% of your money is going directly to their advertising department. Sure they sound pretty good if all you're used to is Walmart off-brands like Durabrand, but there are far better products out there at the same pricepoint. All they do is take mediocre components and hype the living daylights out of them, as well as get them into mass market chains like Best Buy where the average Uninformed Naive Joe Consumer strolls in about to be royally fleeced. Joe thinks he's buying "High End" when in fact it's really Low End...only with a High End PRICETAG.You don't need to take my word for it, just go to Internet audio forums likeI'd recommend the Logitech Z-2200/Z-2300 instead, which goes for half to one-third (if you buy it with a rebate) [...].
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.
I had an AC device short out and blow the main fuse while plugged into a different outlet strip. This Belkin "Surge Protector" outlet strip powered my Dell laptop through it's power supply. The other devices on a different outlet strip on the same circuit survived the surge. Meanwhile, flames shot out of this Belkin "Surge Protector" while the laptop suddenly went dark. Amazingly, the power surge rocketed through the "Surge Protector" outlet strip blowing out its guts in an explosive fireball. After toasting the "Surge Protector" outlet strip, it fried the motherboard of my Dell laptop. You know there isn't even a fuse in this thing? It is not ment to be taken apart, which I did anyway. Back carbon coated the inside of the "Surge Protector" outlet strip. The tracings on the circuit board were vaporized.Nice job, Belkin. You never really know how well protected you are until a disaster strikes. The amount of protection which Belkin provided me today: None at all. Thank-you oh so very, very much.
The information listed in this review is incorrect. This cable is a USB charger ONLY. It is NOT a data transfer cable.
I ordered three Sony M Type NP-FM50-equivalent camcorder battery packs from eForcity. The package arrived quickly, but the batteries charge only to 105 to 117 minutes. They should charge to at least 200 minutes (Sony packs charge to more than 300 minutes!). I used three different chargers and three different camcorders. At less than two hours of use, these batteries are pretty much useless. Even my oldest Sony packs have more charge time than these. These must be either used, defective, or just poor quality. I applied for a return authorization, but never received a response from eForcity.
Like most of the rest here I have had an unnerving experience with Maxtor One touch external drive.A 1TB device - that used 2x500G drives packed tight together and barely cooled - failed - no big surprise I guess. And admittedly after 24 months (and no mention of warranty periods that I could see on the website), but the manner of failure (it just disappeared from the system while LED remained blinking defieantly) and complete absence of any recover/debug tools is a considerable nuisace.It is also irritating that Seagate treats all its customers as complete novices (idiots). The web site is a maze and the login proecss deeply frustrating.Even taking into account that Seagate must have shipped millions of these things and have a monster support challenge, they could make an effort to treat experienced professionals less like complete idiots.Although if their purpose is to shoo people away so that they stop bothering them, it probably works a treat.So it's roll-your-own RAID5 for me next time.
I bought three of these using Pepsi points and NONE of them works. The software doesn't load correctly and the item is a waste of your time and money. It was impossible to get any help from Colby I would not reccommend these at all.
These sounded nice. No doubt about that. But there was so much leakage of sound, it just didn't work for me and my needs (open office environment). When I used them on medium iPhone volume, I could clearly still hear my co-workers talking around me, and they could hear my music. No bueno. If you are planning to use headphones basically anywhere outside your home, I'd pass on these.
I thought I was going crazy... but now I know.I had one for about a year and a half when it went dead with similar power problems. I went and bought another thinking it was an issue with the power in our guest room. The second (later model) lasted just a few months! What a waste. Toshiba will be loosing a lot of loayal cutomers.
I purchased the Gateway CX200X convertable notebook from Gateway direct within the past month. It seems to be exactly the same model as the CX2615. I was very happy with the notebook until I realized that the display was showing an alomost imperceptible defect. I.e., there is an area of the LCD display that rests directly above the touch pad that becomes very overheated when the unit is used in tablet mode - what you will see is a tiny area that glows slightly brighter than the rest of the display. I was afraid that if this persisted overtime that it would permanently damage this part of the monitor. Needles to say that Gateway denied any knowledge of this condition (that I and my IT team discovered) and I was assessed $150 restocking fee for returning the unit. I argued that it was a design problem to no avail.This is obviously a design flaw, but Gateway will never admit it. Beware!
When I first saw the review and good rating that these CD-R's had,as well as It's Nice Low Price.I was excited and figured I'd give these a try.And when I first got them I was impressed.They looked to be of Good quality and even had a pretty,shiny goldish look to them on the label side.I'd thought I'd gotten a great deal.But when I try'd to record/burn things with them,THEY WERE HORRIBLE! They would NOT work at all.These ..Khypermedia CD-R's either just would'nt work on my Drive,or they would cause both my computor&RW; Drive to tottally freeze up. And the Only 1 that did kinda work,did'nt even record properly and was nothing but a coaster afterwards.DON'T BUY THIS!These CD-R's are nothing but [trouble]!It's plenty worth It to just spend a little more to get a Quality Brand name of CD-R'S that you can trust like:Memorex's white 700MB CD-R's.
I purchase the item described as &quot;Belkin USB Sync Charger for iPAQ Pocket PC (F8Q1000&quot;. This lead me to believe that it meant what it said. However, this item is ONLY for certain iPAQ models. It did not fit the iPAQ 1935 that I purchased. I haven't even been able to find one of these type items to fit my model. Why would Amazon.com give such an incomplete description. The third party vendor offered to let me return this item, but I figured I would not get credit for the shipping, which cost more than the item. Plus me paying to ship it back. Amazon.com, you have done much better than this in the past.
This did not live up to my expectations. When stripping, with wire strippers, I found there was almost no way not to strip off some of the strands along with the jacket. Overall this just seems like a cheap, low quality product.
The cartridges do not hold much ink, are expensive, and the printer refuses to print if one of the 4 cartridges is low or out. Even if you don't care if color is off or the document doesn't use that color... If you want to spend your life enslaved to replacing ink cartridges or earning ink cartridge money, then go buy this printer. Print quality and speed are good...
I've had good luck with Toshiba products in the past (I own two of their TVs and two VCRs), but this DVD player has been a major disappointment. Unfortunately, I didn't discover some of this DVD players' shortcomings until after [local store's] return policy had expired, so I couldn't return it. I bought the carousel model so I could use it to play a selection of CDs at random, but it is very clumsy to program the random feature, and it's VERY slow between selections. Also, you actually have to program this thing EVERY time you play more than one disc, or it will just stop after it plays one disc. The DVD player creates a nice picture, but there have been way too many skips during playback.
TV was great until it started having trouble not turning on. Would power on then shut off instantly before the picture could even come on. This started out happening for 5-10mins before it would turn on for good. Now it doesn't come on at all anymore. In my opinion Samsung offers the best picture quality bar none. But they should be ashamed to produce a product with a 3yr life and not jump on the problem right away. From what I've read, this is a common problem. I have another (newer model) 55" Samsung. Hope this doesn't have the same fate.
I'm not a system analyst, so I need really clear instructions for any new device. I bought this camera 1 year ago to use as a home security camera which I could view from the Internet at my office.Troubles I encountered:1.) Set up was impossible. I finally figured out that I had to disable the wep on my wireless network thus inviting all my neighbors to free Internet connection. I wasn't willing to do this.2.) I could view from the Internet within my home network, but not from my office.3.) Had to convince one of my company's IT system analysts to visit me at home and trouble shoot the camera's system. Took her 3 hours of guess work but she successfully set it up and keep my network secure-- which worked until I had to reset my router. 2 weeks of use in one year.4.) I have never been able to have the camera send "snap shots" to my e-mail or ftp folder. D-Link tech support confirmed that I was setting it up correctly... but the feature doesn't work. I was told by D-Link tech support that I may need to disable my Internet security program. No can do.5.) D-Link tech support may not have access to this product- they are not able to respond to my inquiries. They would send me answers- but not to the questions I asked!6.) The weather protection cover is not designed for wireless antenna and has been out of stock each time I have tried to purchase- so I have not been able to install on the outside of my home. It therefore must be used inside which is not what I need. I could have paid &lt; $80 for an indoor camera.Every so often, when I have a few hours to burn, I drag it out and try to make the thing work. For the couple weeks it was viewable on the Internet it provided a nice view of my home, but it wasn't useful without snapshots or any type of archived image documentation.
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 would not work a wireless keyboard don't know if it was not compatible with computer or keyboard but it did not work.
i live in a real hilly area about 65 miles from the tv outlets.this db8 was the best on the market or so thay say.after about 3 days it would work on and off and never holds the stations i always hafto re scan and keep turning it.i do not recamend this antenna it is junk........
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.
well r.i.p cadillac deville 1999 died 2010 when u put this in your car u need a box to let your alarm work if not your injector locks come into play little by little i blow 4 piston rings cuz of the presure and my start went out nourthstars have it in the middle of the motor did not have the money to fix got tickets and just junked it do not buy this
This product is not well made, quit working after less than a month of use, using a 50 watt amp, woofer quit operating due to a bad voice coil and poorly wired terminals. Do not buy this product!
Stay FAR away from this product. My fiance was getting really low connection speeds because the router was on the other side of her house. After much talking I learned that she had no internal wireless card but was using a usb one so I told her to get this after looking it up. She got it. Ran the install shield wizard like the installation guide said, then opened up her machine and put the card in. Turned on computer and it wasn't detected. Turns out she hadn't snapped it in place right. She turns off her machine and snaps it in and then turns the computer back on and the windows found new hardware wizard comes up and asks for the drivers.... She searched and searched and the drivers are nowhere to be found. She turns off the machine. Pulls the card out. Turns it on, runs the installation wizard again, then puts the card back in, then restarts. Now windows has detected the card but the Netgear config utility is nowhere to be found.... She clicks on the smartsetup wizard and it's jus a 0 byte non-existent shortcut on her desktop. She tries to connect to the internet and finds out that she's getting LOWER signal strength than she was getting with her usb card..... We did everything we could. Tried absolutely every possible solution provided by the netgear support page AND by other users online. Absolutely none of them work.After an utterly frustrating 4 hours of tinkering with it she takes this piece of garbage back to bestbuy and gets a linksys router. She snaps the linksys router in place and turns on her machine. Windows detects it and everything installs properly. Her signal strength jumps from "Very Low" to "Good" and now she doesn't get disconnected anymore.Stay away from this utter piece of garbage.
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.
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.
The pen feature is neat, but after 6 months, the ball dried out and it writes poorly now. I bought a replacement stylus at Amazon for 9 dollars that works fine.Update. I reached out to Boxwave, who told me too bad, the pen has a 30 day warranty. What crap.
I purchased the TV and DVD player for my daughter in 2004 and the DVD player stopped working by 2005. I didn't take it in to have it repaired because it would cost as much just to purchase a new DVD player. However, the TV still works fine, but I don't want to go with a different DVD player because the set will be mismatched... I'm not sure what I will do. I know if I do purchase another Disney DVD player, I will definately buy it for less either used or at an outlet. I won't make the mistake of paying $100 for it again.
There IS a difference in quality between cheap and expensive cables.For an analog cable, such as a 1 meter stereo RCA cable, you can get a cheap one for $5, a decent one for $15, or a top end broadcast quality cable for... $35, MAYBE up to $70.For a digital cable such as this one, you can get a cheap one for $5, or a super-high-end, super-well-constructed one for.... $20.This cable is a complete rip off. It's impossible for a digital signal to not be transmitted properly unless a cable has actual physical damage to it.SPEND YOUR MONEY ON SPEAKERS INSTEAD.
Nice multiplier. however i was surprise by the compatibility. all lenses from canon do not match with it. only the lenses with a red spot can fit it; I don't think it was describe in the product specification and technical document from Tamron
Installed on Dell precision 530/win2k/matrox. Installation freezes, video quality is poor, skype freezes. Shame on manufacturer. Selling such garbage should be called a thivery.
I've had this alarm clock for less than 3 months. I absolutely loved this alarm clock until today. I came home and discovered it had froze up with some cryptic symbols that don't even resemble the time. You can push every button and nothing happens, even unplugging it does nothing. I have never heard of a clock freezing up before. But after a little research, it seems a lot of different models of RCA alarm clocks are freezing up like this. This will be the last RCA product I will ever purchase, as I had problems with their other products too.
Paul Q's reveiew was right. Don't let the image on your monitor fool you. This case is SMALL. And even if it has a 'spec' of around 5-6 inches, it narrows-down so much at the bottom, and with all the paddding and side pockets, all you get in the interior bottom portion of the case is a 2X4 inch usable section. I'd be surprised if they make a camcorder that would fit inside, but I guess they do. But to me, it looks like I'd barely get a flat, medium sized digital camera to fit inside. Yes, it's a real nice case. However, just don't expect to fit very much inside.
Well I should have known you get what you pay for.These batteries charged okay the first time but I've just depleted the first one to the point that the camera stated it was low battery and guess what ...it won't charge.We shall see if it's only the one or if they both do it but next time I'm buying OEM.
When I first saw the Initial IDM-1731 I'd bought for my mother, I was envious. I'd just purchased a little 5-inch GoVideo/Memorex for myself and was impressed with the sharpness and clarity. Now I was looking at a 7-inch screen. Talk about poor timing!But when I turned it on, the envy left me immediately. The sharpness and clarity was more like that of a VHS. There was no shadow detail and even on widescreen, the image looked stretched. When changed to TV ratio, the perspective was perfect, but you lose half of your screen size. Good enough for mom, probably but I was awful glad I'd gotten the little GoVideo.No matter which one of these guys you go with, drop by a Radio Shack and pick up a small amplifier. Powered by a tiny battery, you can plug your headphones in and use it on an airplane. If you don't, you won't have the volume to hear over the engines.And, again, get the 5-inch screen. This and the GoVideo are obviously made by the same company. And why haul around something as heavy as this around when you don't have the benefit of a sharp screen.
A quote regarding high end digital cables."I wish people would learn what "digital" means. In the old days when everything was analog, using a better wire to connect devices might indeed have some benefits. Even now, the connection between the receiver and the speakers is analog so using better wire can have some sonic effects.However, when the transmission is _digital_ (as in HDMI), all the receiving end needs to be able to do is to tell whether a bit is a 1 or a 0. It doesn't matter at _all_ whether the bit is 1% beyond the detection threshold or completely at the limit for the medium (i.e truly at zero volts or at 5.00 volts if that is the max allowed). If the detector sees a "1", it sees a "1". The "1" doesn't get any better or any cleaner because the analog voltage on the wire was closer to the "ideal" voltage for a "1"."
this product is pure junk.I used it with my ipod,and it broke only after 3 days.I bought it because I sweat alot.On the 3rd day at the gym,the volume in both sides would not go above a certain point. too low for me to hear.I know it wasn't my ipod because when I bought a new pair of a different brand of headphones,the volume problem disapeared!I brought them back to Best Buy for my money back
After only eight months of ownership and a total of less than twenty hours of somewhat-successful use, the iTrip stopped working properly. It now transmits on one signal somewhere around 109 FM (making it unreceivable on digital interfaces), and at an extremely reduced volume.Other problems, like separating the radio mp3 files from actual song files, or finding open radio stations, are either avoidable or unavoidable, but not really the fault of the device itself. This whole not-working-after-such-a-short-time thing, however, is extremely aggravating.I feel ripped off, and the Griffin web site has gone to great lengths to convince me that no, nothing bad ever goes wrong with their product, because look at all these glowing reviews from Mac Enthusiast. This item clearly was not tested in the real world, and is not worth purchasing.
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....
They should take this item off the market. It doesn't do anything but make a tone when you pick up your phone. The unit came dead on arrival. I called the support number for the manufacturer. I told him that it didn't make any tones as described in the manual. He was very unresponsive and said if telemarketers weren't calling it must be working. End of conversation. Well the calls kept coming in. I called again and spoke to someone else. It was determined that it indeed arrived DOA. No offer was made to send it back only to go to the dealer with it. I opened it up and tested the battery. Only 2 volts from the required 3 volts. Off I go to put in another 6 dollars for a battery. OK, now I get the tone. Calls keep coming in, the thing is a dust collector.Maybe people will read this and save money and frustration.
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. I returned it to Amazon and my money is being refunded.
This is a piece of junk. It doesn't work. Thank-goodness I had a second adapter that worked, but it was inconvenient to be down one. Do not waste your money on this. Look elsewhere.
I had very low expectations when I got these but not even those were met. The sound quality was unbearably bad, even on an NPR talk show!
Initial hookup was easy, but after about 10 minutes I could no longer access the internet. I got the latest firmware upgrade, drivers, etc., went through all the suggested self-help, but all with the same results. After waiting on hold multiple times, being disconnected, and being stepped through the standard helpdesk script multiple times (at a painfully slow speed), I gave up and did what I should have done in the first place - I bought a Linksys router. I've had it for a week now with no problems whatsoever.
I bought them and recieved a pair of cans that were dead on arrival. 3 weeks later and after numerous arguements with seller did i only see a refund. I bought the "Dre Beats" instead they are alot better.Buy this item at your own risk .
Updated: This monitor has already been returned to Samsung once for repairs. Samsung repaired my monitor but it stopped working again in 12months. After a year of working it once again broken. This is my second Samsung monitor and my last. Never again. Going with NEC from now on. Samsung BIG THUMBS down MIDDLE FINGER UPI'm sure this is a good monitor if I ever receive it. Mine has been on a UPS truck for the last 3 days. If you order it from Amazon don't let them ship from Electronica Direct. Electronica Direct requires an "In Person" signature. A signed attempted delivery note won't suffice. Good luck if you have a job and can't be home all day to wait for a package.I won't order from Electronica Direct EVER again.
I've owned a couple of these for about 7 months and at first they work great. The features are good and so is the picture quality for its limited resolution. However they have some serious memory defects. Expect compatibility problems with memory cards. In addition, mine started running horribly slow! I have to wait about 30 seconds between button presses to navigate the built-in OS! Warranty is only 6 months, and that is about where they start giving you problems. I would NOT recommend these to my worst enemy.
If you had no antenna, then this would be an improvement. Otherwise, spend your money on a better one - there are many. Check out antennaweb.
I only used it for several months, then it stopped working completely. Never again.
Sounds worse then the $20 JVC Marshmallows I currently use.Received as a gift, will be selling on Craigslist for $30, and whoever buys them will be dissapointed even at that price.Plus, Monster is an evil company that preys on small businesses and gullible consumers.
If you own a new generation Ipod video: do not buy this case. It's only designed for the 60 GB old Ipod so it doesn't fit the new one. My Ipod fits in half of the space in the case. The packaging said it was for the 60/80 GB but if you peeled off the sticker which said that you can see that the package used to say only for the 60 GB. Since the new Ipod "fits" in the case, they just did not seem to bother designing a new case that truely fits.
Don't buy this thing!I've been wrestling with one all weekend and will return it. I expect more from Sony.Here is what I've found so far:It has frozen and restarted at least six times today.Setup for the channel guide requires a complete scan of all broadcast (over the air) and cable channels - even if you don't have an antenna attached. This isn't so bad but then it insists on putting everything it suspects is a station in the channel guide! No problem, you say - just delete the channels you don't want to view. ONLY YOU CAN'T! Unbelievable. The channel guide is all cluttered up with things you don't care about or worse, things you don't want your kids to see and you can't delete any of it. You can create a custom list by hiding channels. Only the guide ALWAYS shows ALL channels each time you push the butto. You are forced to scroll down a list of options to select "custom" each and every time you push guide. By default it always comes up set to "all" channels. This is simply unacceptable design. But wait, it gets worse. You can use the lock feature to password protect certain channels - but not the channels that you have selected to hide! ...While I was on hold this evening for Sony technical support after being transferred to level 2 I was greeted by a phone message telling me that Sony support was now closed and to call back tomorrow! You bet I will ....Don't buy this thing.
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"
This ink was advertised as Brother Model LC41BK Black Injet Cartridge, leading me to believe it was Name brand, but when it arrived, it was compatible, not original. I feel this was very missleading and false advertisement. If I wanted compatible ink, I would have looked for compatible ink and paid the appropriate price. I only give it two stars because the ink is compatible. I won't buy from databazaar again!
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.
I to sadly bought an acer 1360 travel mate. The paint wore off it in just two weeks it was replaced 4 times and wore off after 2 weeks. Acer then said it was wear and tear yeah right a touch pad you cannot touch?? go figure. Now they refuse to do anymore saying i have abrasive fingers or have too much sweat etc etc . DO NOT BUY ANY ACER NOTEBOOK, their service is diabolical it took them 1 month to replace the plastic parts, they lost the box on one occasion on another it came back with the rubber feet missing and the last time with a rubber cover on a screw missing.I REPEAT DO NOT BUY ANY ACER LAPTOPS. Their final advice to me was "well you should have bought a more expensive model" because this was only a cheapy 650-$1200 !!!!!!!!!! yeah so they put on 1 extra coat of paint on and it lasts 3 weeks instead of 2! AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS RUBBISH PRODUCT RUBBISH SERVICE WELL DONE ACER!!
I'm currently serving in Afghanistan. Alot of my buddies have IPODS and convinced me to buy one. So I did. Only then did I find realize that A BATTERY CHARGER IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE IPOD! NO, that's considered a $30 accessory.Next time I'm in the states I guess I'll have to go to an APPLE STORE and buy and APPLE PLUG to charge the stupid thing.
Sound was crackling and the band part of headphones was so flimsy they barely stayed in place. I gave them to a friend and she uses them with her Kindle and loves them. They didn't work well with my ipod to use at the gym.
I'd have to kick my own @ss.C'mon, people- do some reading before you spend a lot of money on something. The claims are preposterous and anyone who doesn't think so needs to take a couple more classes towared their EE.
I had purchased one of these in early 2012 for a short stay in the UK. I had no problems with the adapter staying in the outlet, or the plug staying in the adapter. Though I accidentally bumped into it and the adapter split in two, leaving the prongs stuck in the outlet. Fortunately the outlet had a switch and I could remove the sheared-off parts, but there was no hope for repairing it. The piece is rather delicately held together with plastic pins that are not willing to accept any punishment. Sure, it worked, but there is a chance it may break in the wall or possibly in a suitcase while traveling. If you decide to purchase this, I'd recommend an extra or backup.
The headphones came in, I plugged them in and they never worked. I wouldn't buy, good deal but you pay for what you get...
This curling iron is difficult to use for long hair. The tip is difficult to control while curling and gets very hot. It is small and so you often touch the iron. It is hard to control when curling and long hair tends to get caught and pulls.
Please read the fine print. This just extends the warranty. If your product is going to break, it will be in the first few months of use. They will not cover things like drops, scratches, spills, etc. If the manufacturer won't fix it, they won't either. In fact, if it does break and the manufacturer warranties the product, you still have to go to the manufacturer and this "insurance" won't get you anything extra.If you insist on extra protection, then just put your money in a high yield savings account. You'll get a better return than what you're getting with this.
Prospective buyers, beware!I did a lot of research, and finally settled on the Creative Zen Vision:M. I was certainly impressed when it arrived, it is handsome and the player itself is easy to figure out, with gorgeous sample photos and videos to admire as I installed the software.When I finally plugged the ZVM into my PC, an alert came up, "Device malfunction, not recognized." Since then, I've spent 12+ hours researching the internet, downloading fixes, firmware updates, driver updates, etc., to no avail. I am an average PC user, but common solutions include meddling around in the registry and completely re-installing windows XP. I haven't been brave enough to do either of those yet.I do believe the ZVM will be fantastic when I get it to communicate with my computer, it has such great reviews. I just want everyone to be aware that mine is a common problem, as demonstrated on Creative's Support website. Don't be dissappointed if it happens to you.
These items came to me damaged. I had to discard several of the disks. I will not use this service again as this is the second time that I have received damaged disks from Amazon. I would rather pay a higher price for disks that will be delivered undamaged rather than pay a cheaper price and lose the disks that were damaged and scratched. I guess Amazon doesn't even read these reviews because no one has contacted me or emailed me with an apology or with replacement disks for the damaged disks both times. It would be cheaper to replace my damaged disks and keep a happy customer rather than not replace them,not contact them or even acknowledge that there is a problem. Again, I will NOT use Amazon again for my disk purchases.
Bought this on December 18, 2003, on Jauary 2, 2004, the picture went out on it. Waste of money.
Be warned - Two things not listed on the item specifications and packaging (but is stated on Belkin Webpage)...Not compatible with OS10.3.x and DOES NOT SUPPORT MULTI-FUNTION PRINTERS!
I plugged it into a 120v house socket and into my GPS. Instead of powering my GPSMap 498 it did NOTHING. However when I put the GPS back in my boat I discovered that it would no longer search for satellites but I finaly managed to get it going again. I called Garmin support and they basically said "too bad, we don't produce that unit anymore." I strongly reccommend that you not purchase this unit.
the connection speed and ease to use are all fine. but it crashes too often. seems like it's sensitive to the electricity also. besides the everyday , now and then crash, it crashes when ever i have power surges.... and you have to unplug everything , including all the network cables on it , to make it alive again.my is a HW D firmware 4.00, no updates yet on the web
i cant use this item for the year and model i ordered it for. a double din head unit for a 2001 nissan altima, even if it had fit i wouldent have used it for the cheep look and construction.
I have a dual boot system with both Windows XP and Windows 7.This mouse works great with Windows XP, but has major issues with Windows 7.If PC goes into SLEEP or Hibernate modes, this mouse no longer works the same.If you unplug and re-insert it, starts working fine, but my mouse usb port is in therear of my desktop under the desk, inconvenient. Another way to get it to work again is through devicemanager, disable it for a second then re-enable it. Try do this without a working mouse...not easy.Problem is the that the mouse moves, but not easy to control it, very choppy and unpredictable.I've updated the drivers to the very latest, so its not a wrong driver issue. All bugs have notbeen worked out for the Windows 7 drivers....and no fix in sight for near future.
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.
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.
Setup is easy.If the extremely heavy AC adapter drops from the socket, it also loses it's setup just as easily. Then it's back on factory defaults.Of course the PC is in another room (that's why I use WiFi) and a LAN cable is required to set it up again.The NETGEAR customer service webpages don't function properly. The promised "will contact you in the next 2 days" never comes true.Totally unprofessional product and company.
I have had these earphones for a few months and with generally light usage.They have developed a short in the wire near the jack.Although the sound was good, I would NOT recommend because they did not last long.
I was very disappointed in these earphones after reading all the great reviews. I found the bass sorely lacking, and the earphones themselves uncomfortable. If they weren't pushed far enough into your ears, the sound lacked. If they WERE far in enough, they were uncomfortable. Plus, the plastic linking the earphones kept brushing my shirt collar as I moved, interfering with the music...
Used the camera for abt 2 years, without any problem, was very happy..and suddenly there was no picture/image shown in the lcd or the view finder.. like the lense cap is on or something,, while the camera is on.. it just shows the menu settings. but does not show any image.someone told me , i might have tried to take the battery out while keeping the camera in "ON" position.. this might damage the circuit..I cant believe it, i mean so many people can do that either un-knowingly or just by mistake or in a hurry/rush ..if this is a real cause of the problem i am having , then this is utterly riduculous.. and i cant expect this from a company like nikon.. i waited for almost 2 years to buy a good camera, and when i finally had money i bought this one ..
You get what you pay for with this drive. I bought two because the price was right, but these things are incredibly slow. Like USB 1.0 slow. They're inconsistent as well--they'll start a transfer quickly and then slow to a crawl, or vice-versa. You're much better off spending more on another brand.
it doesn't really work. I mean, unless you're in a call center lined side by side. but if you're in an office setting, nope. doesn't work. I wanted to use this so people passing by wouldn't really see my screen. There are screens that can do this, but not this one!while the filter is nice on the eyes, and the way it places on the screen beats those big clunky guys that hang on the monitor (plus it's subtle), I'd trade all this for it actually working!
I got this remote about a year ago and have been disappointed in it in the long run. At first it looks great: Holds a bunch of devices, each key programmable, backlit, etc. But there are some fundamental problems with this remote.Intermittent: Many times when I press a key, the remote beeps, but nothing ever happens to the device. I know my batteries are fresh and I'm close enough. Other times I'll hit a button, think it didn't register, hit it again, and it will suddenly send the signal twice to the device, very annoying.Memory loss: I've have to reprogram this about 3 times since I've gotten it. Sometimes it will just completely forget the codes, other times it will only forget the learning.Lockup: I've had the device lock up while learning more than once. The only cure was to remove the batteries for a couple of seconds. Then when this happens, it will occasionally suddenly display ALL of the buttons instead of only the ones I wanted programmed.I say look elsewhere when purchasing a learning remote.
My trusty Mintek MDP-1720 started acting up (and is no longer manufactured, apparently) so I started shopping for a new one. I went with this one, despite the warnings about picture quality, since 1. it was 9 inches, 2. I got a good deal where I bought it from, and 3. it's Panasonic and I've bought good stuff from them in the past.Sadly, I have been spoiled by Mintek. Looking at them side by side (my Mintek still works three quarters of the time, you see) the picture quality of the DVD-LS90 is crushed by the MDP-1720. The Panasonic has often has weird, unnatural colors (images frequently have an orangey tinge); images have poor clarity; there's noticable distortion around things like subtitles and credits. If this is your first experience with a portable, I mean, it probably has everything you want: big screen, multi-adjustable screen, movies load fast, a great remote that controls ever aspect of the player. It even has things you may not need like DVD-RAM support (which hardly any DVD players support, portable or not.) But in the end it's a movie player. Movies should look good on it, but it can't beat the allegedly inferior Mintek. Maybe it's just a question of TFT vs LCD displays (I thought they were the same thing, but don't have a clue about the technical differences.)Avoid if you place any priority on picture quality. I think I'm going to take it back.
I bought this product for my mom for Christmas (2008) and, unfortunately, it was defective out of the box. The display that shows CD tracks/radio stations didn't work properly. The CD player is supposed to play regular CDs as well as CD-R and CD-RW CDs; the only CDs I could get to work were regular CDs. It wouldn't recognize a CD-RW CD that worked in another CD-player we had. Maybe the one I got was a dud, but it was a poor product nonetheless. I'm sending it back to Amazon for a refund.
Hi,I brought this router from Amazon.com on 11/12/2004. I am a Software Engineer and have good amount of knowledge on Networking. Still struggling to make it up.I called up Netgear Technical support four times and finally they agreed to exchange the product with a proper one.I got this product without evaluating the technical feedbacks. I looked the final price $ 7.44 which was looking very nice. But now I have to ship the product to Netgear by paying $ 7.xx to UPS.I would not suggest this product to anyone.Try paying little higher for a better product. There are so many versions of Netgear and other wireless router available on Amazon.com. You can try one of those. Please do not fall fray for money.Thanks,Laxmi
This is one of the worst curling irons I have ever bought. First off the top piece is not heat resistent so I burn myself every time I touch it. The black piece over the handle is also very hot. Every time I curl away from my head I hit the buttons and turn it off. This curling iron is going back tomorrow!
These headphones are definitely a bottom tier set. The frequency response is poor at both ends of the spectrum and everywhere in between. The sound reproduction quality is muddy. They distort badly at a relatively low volume. They still beat ear pods which for me, are an abomination. Keep a set handy for those times when your others are broken or "lost" somewhere in your home or auto.
I was really disappointed after I finally got it working. The device itself crashes frequently (even before it connects up to the computer), the display is tiny and hard to read if you are even a little off angle, and the included speakers sound like what they are, cheap computer speakers. Sending it back and going to get a Squeezebox Music Player instead even though it's a few bucks more.
I bought the Plextor because of the good reviews that I read on Amazon's site. It must be a great machine but I could not get it to work on my Mac. It is advertised as a Mac product but the enclosed manual was mostly PC based and the accompaniing software was entirely for PC. So I went to CompUSA, bought Toast Titanium 5 which is the most widely used burner software for Mac ..., went home and wrestled with it some more and finally...called Plextor tech Support. Toast is incompatable with the Plextor CD-RW! So I'm packing it back to Amazon today.I went to Mac Warehouse and bought a CD-RW by LaCie, which is a very Mac friendly company.
I got this as a Xmas gift and it has yet to work right. I tried using it in the bathroom and for the first 5min the radio actually worked then nothing, just shut off. I haven't been able to turn it on since then. Neither radio or CD function will turn on which is odd considering the clock and backlight function still work fine. Don't know if there's some special buttons I'm supposed to be using besides the On/Off one. Also the model doesn't appear on the Jensen website, am planning on exchange for another model.
This product has such a bad quality that I just could not even look at it. Based on the price (USD 18 almost - not too cheap), I would expect a minimum quality level ..... however, I realized it was made in Taiwan and based on the quality it should not cost more tha 1 USD to be made.Waste of time and money. Forget it!.... Try another product.
I had the same problem as one other reviewer... The thing kept shutting off. I was playing my iPod through it and it kept shutting off. Extremely frustrating. So much that I just tossed it out the window. So I'm guessing it was defective but whatever I'll never know cause I can't return it now.From when it was on the sound quality was as good as my old one. I put it into international mode so I could get it to use 87.7-9, and it had good enough sound quality for me.However with the shutting off issue I think I'm just going to spend the money to get a new deck for my car with an auxillery in. My old car had that and it saved a lot of money, time, and hassle trying to deal with FM transmitters.
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.
Sennheiser used to make excellent products. They "improved" their line of wireless RF headphones so that now it is very difficult to use and produces poor sound qualities--and, as a bonus, fails to work at all more often than not. Because I was very busy, I kept the product too long to return. I'd be pleased if Amazon would let me return it for a refund--and maybe even help me find one of Sennheiser's old, excellent products.
System works well..... it connects fine (the cord is longer than it needs to be)... but it only transmits data at ~5b/s.... I tried on 3 computers, then returned it for a replacement, and had the same issue.So... it's a good buy if you are only using to connect to DSL or Cable (since they are a similar speed), but if you want it for data transfer within your house, pick something else
I am giving two stars for the small size. Here are some of the problems I encountered with this product:1. Very limited capacity to deal with folders. Only one level of folder is supported. That means, songs that are stored in a folder within a folder is in not accessible to the player.2. No way to fast-forward or move back when playing a song.3. Pause feature is very primitive. If you add a song or delete one, the player forgets about where it paused last time.4. Control buttons are clumsy. Interface and controls are poorly designed.5. Playing sons in alphabetic sequence doesn't work. This feature, if worked, would have been useful for someone listening to books on mp3.
I set this unit up 6 inches from the wireless router, upgraded the firmware, talked to tech support, and it still didn't work. I have over 20 years of experience with networking and have to say this is a very disappointing product. I have the Netgear MR814 wireless router and Netgear 802.11B and G PCI wireless cards that work fine. This product is no good.
I use this mainly for an office phone with the occasional incoming or outgoing fax, or to make a few copies. It worked OK to begin with, although the phone quality is not great. But it's extremely touchy about what kind of paper you feed, and finally (after 6 months?) it wouldn't feed any kind of paper--so I can't send faxes or copy anything. I think it still receives faxes, but it ran out of ink quickly. At least, I think it's out of ink; I can't test it, because it won't copy. Tech support was responsive, but their response was that there was no solution other than taking it somewhere to be fixed, which can't be cost-effective. So although this wasn't an expensive machine, it turned out to be a waste of money.
This thing is tiny. The listed product dimensions are WRONG.I saw the other reviewers and didn't believe them. The listed product dimensions were: "2.3 x 19.3 x 0.9 inches ; 12.8 ounces" which seemed like it was enough to me. The box isn't even 0.5 inches, let alone 0.9 inches.Don't get this product for any standard keyboard. Even if you are getting one of those ultra low profile laptop-style keyboards, this is may be too small.
Bought IPOD 15GB for my daughter. After 2 months the LCD cracked without any accidental injury to the unit. Apple refuses to provide service under warranty claiming the damage could not possibly be due to defect. They will repair it for $250 which coincidentally is the price of a new unit. Based on this "superior" customer support, I would advise against buying any Apple product.
This camera has all the features to make it look like a buy, but it's not worth it. First, the motion detection is worthless it only sends an email with snapshots that are corupt most of the time. The Camera Viewer that must be used with the camera in order to record video, doesn't compress the video and again most of the time the utility will not play back saved videos.
My elderly Handspring was still going strong after many years, but I had to replace it when its software couldn't be loaded on my new computer. (Palm doesn't support the old Handspring products.) Bought the Palm Z22 and it died 1 week past its 90 day warranty. Dead as a doornail. The cost to repair? More than the purchase price. Buyer beware...
Do not quite understand why, because the write-up states that the battery is appropriate for an AT&T 2419 phone, but neither of the the 2 batteries I purchased work in my phone.
Do not, I repeat, do not waste your time or money on this item. It did not perform any where near as expected and when I requested a refund and offered to return, refund was provided and the company did not want the item back! Tells me something that they knew along it was junk!
I have been using it coiled up for the meantime behind my HDTV setup. Currently I don't need to use the full length, so I am only running about 6 feet of it. That said, it gets some pretty annoying signal noise, so I have taken to not using it. I guess you get what you pay for.
The Z22 was listed as new but it would not function correctly. All of the shiping and delivery of the unit were right on time. I have owned two Z22's in the past and am very familiar with how one should operate. A correctly functioning Z22 is easy to use and lets you look at info while using a cell phone. It hung up on one screen and the touch screen was unresponsive to any input by the stylus. Tried several resets. It would not sync with the software that loaded on a computer. The price may have been lower, but the product was not what it should have been. The seller did respond to my email, but I would be reluctant buy from this seller again. Amazon did its part in contacting the seller and arranging for return.
i have used v-moda earphones for years because of the price and clarity and bass it produced. and each time i buy new pair it seems they reduce the bass and clarity each time. Im dissapointed, this will be my last pair ill buy from them, because now i have to experiment around with other brand of earphones.
I have an older Samsung DVD player with a DVI output and cable. I bought this adapter in the hope that I could complete the video signal to the HDMI input on my TV set. No dice. The supplier was interested in knowing my experience, confirmed that the application should have worked, apologized and issued a refund. FIVE STARS for customer service but something much less for the product they sold me.
By now I should know better. Anything that broadcasts an audio (or video signal) with less than commercial broadcast strength or using FM airwaves (this saves the GHz portion of the spectrum, which is where wireless networks and cordless phones work) is bound to meet interference in the face. That's what I encountered with the iTrip. I was dissapointed to find that, no matter how much I tweaked it, minimal movements of the iPod with the iTrip on it were met with loud noise and scratch-like sounds coming out of my speakers.After several days of trying it in my two cars (a Toyota Echo and a Passat Wagon), I gave up, repacked it and returned it for a refund. My recommendation: stay away from it. I am now looking for "wired" alternatives.
When I bought this 15 minute charger a year ago it didn't work immediately. When you put the the rechargeable batteries in then red light just blinks and stops working. I tried Rayovac AA and AAA, and Energizer AA and AAA, and Duracell AA batteries. IT only charges some specific unknown type because I have rechargeable Nimh and it does not charge at all. Out of my 14 rechargeable batteries only 3 were able to be charged, and not only does it suck it doesn't last 30 minutes or even 10 minutes at some time. This is a horrible product and you should not buy. You are warned.
I got 2 of these batteries with the Opteka grip. Maybe I got duds, but after about a month they lost their ability to hold a charge for more than 15 minutes.
Did not work out of the box. All three ports produced either no sound or static, with cables which individually worked fine.
I run with my headphones one, and this model was not good for that! after 3 months, only one side worked.
The cartridge does not hold enough ink. It prints 50 pages maximum. That equates to $.24 / page of copy. WAAAAAY to expensive.FRS
DO NOT BUY!! Before buying this sub I did a lot of research on it. Everything I read, said it was a great sub. And while it worked, I agree. I had the speaker for 100 days then the voice coil came loose. Well the seller only has a 90 day warranty. So I contacted Alpine direct. Since this company is not an Authorized Alpine Dealer, Alpine wont touch the speaker. So now I'm stuck with a 40lb paper weight!
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...
I was not impressed with these binoculars, I have an ols Bushnell set 10x 50 that has much better optics??? Returned these. No hassles as usual from Amazon!
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.
We purchased this unit new. Right out of the box, when installed had error logs of bad connectivity. This item was professionally installed. Had to return.
I had the same problem as Oilman. And had to return 2 units, then had to call multiple times to get my money back (took over 6 months before the issue was resolved).
After purchasing the WPC54G v2, I was disappointed to notice that it evidently doesn't support AES. I'm using the Linksys Network Monitor v2.1 (also tried Funk Odyssey), and driver v6.0.0.18.Linksys' website has the product data sheet for this card, which lists security as: WEP, AES, TKIP, 802.1x. The user guide, that came with the card, as well as the user guide posted to the website, speaks about AES as a selection. And the Network Monitor application, prompts you to choose, "from either TKIP or AES," only that AES is not listed in the drop down list.From my reading posts, it appears that v2 doesn't support AES, while some other WPC54G versions do. The problem is that Linksys makes it very unlikely that you'll realize this before purchasing the card. Between their website, userguide, software, as well as all their retail channel partners listing AES as a supported protocol, you're destined to purchase the card and be disappointed once you attempt to configure AES.After contacting Linksys, this is the clarification I received, "...AES is supported with the previous version which is WPC54G Version 1. There is no driver yet for the version 2 wireless-g adapter that supports AES as on the moment. Keep posted from the website for any updates with regards to the device. You can go to www.linksys.com..."This doesn't really manage expectations, though, and leaves it likely that others may potentially experience the same confusion.
DO NOT BUY THIS. Too much frustration. IT DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY. Either there is something wrong with the battery or charger or the camera itself. Contacted Kodak about it, they sent another set (2AA NIMH Battery Pack NIMH &amp; Charger) for free but still does the same thing. It charges for 10min then the lights go out on the charger indicating its done but when I used it in my DX4900 camera -only gets 3-5 shots then battery dies. I totally gave up.
It all started when we purchased this TV. We went to the store and yes it looked great! Wonderful picture! Little did we know the store has a ""limited"" amount of channels. Mostly HD. We get the TV home, the picture is horrible. Of course we call the cable company, they come out and we upgrade to digital cable. One week later we upgrade again to HD. Finally a picture that looks good but I only watch that one channel once a week. All of the other channels still look horrible. We call the store where we bought it. Now it seems we need monster cables. We purchase those for over $200 dollars. Picture still no good. We call the cable company again they come back out change the cables in the house. Still not a good picture. We call the store, they say it's our reception we should get satellite. We call cable company they come back out, change the box outside the house. Still a bad picture. We cancel the cable. We call satelite. They come out hook up our dish. Once again HD channels are great but don't watch but one, once a week. We call the store, they come out. NOW.... it's the satellite getting a bad reception, not the TV. Even though we are getting a signal of 97%. We call the satelite company they come back out adjust the satelite. I hold them hostage for some answers!!! By now it's been almost 3 months dealing with the same problem " a bad picture"!! They tell me I would need the satelite to recieve the HD channels, a pair of rabbit ears to recieve my local channels and an outside antenna to recieve other analog channels "that I do watch" to get a good decent picture. The store's tech came out the day after the satellite company came out and told me the same thing. so I did some research through BestBuy found out he's right. On the Best Buy website I quote: "NO MATTER HOW NICE A TV YOU BUY, THERE ISN'T MUCH YOU CAN DO TO MAKE REGULAR TV, INCLUDING DIGITAL CABLE OR SATELLITE, LOOK BETTER. My only question is: WHY DIDN'T THE SALES PERSON TELL US THIS???? The other TV we were looking at was smaller but more $$$$. Now we are stuck with a Tv we cannot watch for more than 1 1/2 -2 hours. The picture is so BLURRY you really can't stand it for much longer than that. A good example: During Super Bowl Sunday: we were trying to watch the game, you could not tell if the score was an 8,3 or 9. It just all blurred together. I do not recommend buying this TV unless you never watch REGULAR TV. This Tv is only good for DVD's or HD channels. The best part of our "LEARNING EXPERIENCE' the store will not take it back because now it has been over 30 days.
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.
Mine did the same as all of the others, blue screen the works, less then a year after purchase. Under warranty the entire contents of the light engine have to be replaced. Now a year and a half later the exact same issue. I did purchase extended warranty so I didn't have to pay for the repair. So, here is the deal guys. If you buy this TV which by the way when working properly does have a nice picture better buy it form some place that offers an extended warranty like for 4 yrs and that includes a lemon policy. That way you end up with a new TV after they have fixed it 3 times....BECAUSE they will. I want a different too what a piece of junk. The thing is it was just released before the technology was ready. So lets admit it and make it right!!! I'll at least respect you that way.
I followed the instructions on the other reviews on reverse rolling the cord concealer and waiting a few days. However, even after a couple of weeks, the cord concealer is still not lying flat at all. It is straight but the sides never actually touch the ground. If I had to do it again, I would try something else.
This is what came with my Garmin when I bought it. Within 20 seconds I realized there is no safe place to put it in my Honda Civic. It might be because of how slanted the windshield is but the only places I can reach it while driving are palces where I would have to look far away from the road. Anywhere that I can see it without taking my eyes too much off the road, I can't reach it. Completely useless!
I have just brought this FM transmitter. When the car is not moving, the quality seem to be okay. But when car is moving, it is very noisy. I regret for buying this transmitter.
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."
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.
Very bad reception in the city as well as the suburbs. I can only listen to a number of radio stations without interference.
I currently own a pair of bookshelves by Sony made in the early nineties, given to me by a friend who bought a a mini-shelf system consisting of a tapedeck/cd player / receiver and these speakers. The number on these speaker is SS-D555 and it seemed to be a close relative of the SSB3000. I thought perhaps my speakers were about the same and ordered the SSb3000 as a replacement pair.Once I got them, I realized they looked a bit bigger, the woofer is 8.5' instead of 6.6' and the arrangement is different. Still it is a 3 way large bookshelf speaker.Now, the sound. I expected a similar sound with perhaps a few harsh highs that would go away after break-in. Instead, I got a little more bass but not clear well defined bass -- more boomy, boxy bass. And the mids were very muffled at points. Bear in mind, you only notice this if you had better speakers. I tried with mostly hard rock/metal music. I tried the Judas priest "sin after sin" record - it sounded boomy and muffled. When I switched back to the old - the sound was much clearer and the guitars were very noticeable. This happened with most music that employed guitar sounds. It sounded ok though with dance music. At times it sound good but it cannot handle very complex music.The weird thing is I realize now that the SS D555 I own is probably a high end speaker. (I got it for free) I think it was part of a system that cost about $800 in 1992. So it seems like SONY does not make speakers as good as they used to.I wish I could find out what happened to this line - perhaps it was discontinued.Anyway, I returned the SS-b3000 - it can't work for me. The deficiencies are too glaring.Has anyone ever heard a SS-D555 -- its simply amazing at least when compared to this one - the SS-B3000.
We bought this mount because our original mount broke. This mount lasted 2 days and the suction cup got unglued from the mount and it would no longer stay attached to the windshield. We wasted 10.00 for a mount that worked for 2 days only and was a total disappointment. DO NOT PURCHASE OR SPEND YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAP.
After wasting two weeks trying to get this item to work with my wireless router (also by DLink), DLink support finally admitted that WEP encryption (an advertised supported feature) does not actually work on this device, and that they had no plans to fix it. It works fine on an unsecure wireless network, but if you use any kind of encryption, you're out of luck. Support is also extremely poor and unresponsive, failing to respond at all most of the time. Now I'm completely out 80 bucks.BUYER BEWARE. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
received the product within 3 days but with disappointment.I bought a new pressure cooker on line but received the product with scratches , wear and oily mark on handles and cooker body.returned it immediately.
Do not waste your money and time buying these or putting this on your wish list for your friends and family to see. My brother bought these for me for Christmas but now I feel bad. Before receiving these as a gift I noticed that at Best Buy there were several boxes of Bose Companion 2 speakers behind the return counter one day but ignored seeing this handwriting-on-the-wall omen. Now I know why - My first set of speakers arrived low in volume so that you have to turn them way up before you hear anything. I learned from Bose that even under warranty, they make you pay for sending their speakers to them (which is now costly with the high gas prices affecting ground delivery). They sent me a replacement set of speakers, they work but now the right one emits a burning car engine smell. I read in one usergroup's review of Bose that they are NOT to be trusted as they intentionally market their products as superior but are only way overpriced.These are actually supposed to be used at the school's computer lab where I work/teach but will need to buy another set for my other classroom. Will try out the Logitech Z-4I 2.1 speaker system since I will be sometimes be using them for movies and gaming there. It appears that there is no such thing as a perfect two-speaker unit for the laptop/desktop but that speaker systems that work with a minimum of 3 speakers work best for the money and sound quality. Right now I have a SONY 3-speaker system at home that is no longer made (it's at least 7 years old - the SRS-D300) and it is AMAZING sound quality and portable. There's real strength to be found in 3's ... architecture, engineering, the Trinity...!
BAIT AND SWITCH ALERT! I ordered traditional blue normal San Disk 4 gb disks as advertised here for christmas gifts like digital cameras and to use myself with my camera. As of ten minutes ago, the ABX Protech listing (here at amazon.com) displayed the blue san disk memory card that I always buy from Best Buy, which is not a bulk item, and comes with a usb and reader. However that is not what this company sent. ABX ProTech pulled a bait and switch, shipping an entirely different product, that does not work with my digital items.BEWARE! If you order this, you will not get the Traditional Blue San Disk memory card that they advertise and what they send will not work with your regular electronic devices.Particularly problematic is that the ad- which was up until a moment ago when I complained- showed the standard blue memory card, and now they have changed it. Luckily I printed copies of my order and took a print screen image of their ad from today showing how they advertise one item and shipped another.Even more shady, there was no packing slip or invoice in the package and they charged enormous shipping fees ($15.00) for a tiny envelope package weighing less than 2 ounces that they mailed first class.I have requested a full refund- including shipping and handling, but have not heard back. ABX Protech has a very restrictive and laborious refund policy under which you may not ship anything back until you receive a "return" number from them.Avoid ABX protech at ALL COSTS!
This book is a quick easy read that sheds nothing new or insightful to business people. In my opinion it was nothing more than organized drivel to impress Donald Trump so when his year in the position he won in Trump's company is over he will not have to leave but instead get an offer to stay. It is nothing more than a tool to get a better job in the corporate world; at the expense of my time.
in relatively urban area i could not get even decent sound from this device.....USB charging port burned out after a few weeks but transmitter still works...not pleased all...there are much better options for this type of device..avoid this one
I have been ordering from amazon for several years,and maybe because the eqipment is second hand, but what I recieved apparently can not be used. I tried to set up my palmZ22 and the disc that came with it has some kind of virus so I can not download anything and eccentially I have worthless equipment curtsey of Amazon.
Beware of this seller, will minus by shipping fee + returned fee even han't open item. And refund take about 15 days.
After I connected this device to my computer I discovered it was not formatted. The setup and backup software was supposedly on the unformatted hard drive, no CD is supplied.I contacted customer service by email (the "Australian" phone support turned out to be a Singapore number) and I was advised to download the software from the web site.I did so, only to find it did not work--it was for the 500 gb machine.I emailed support again, I'm still waiting for a response.I ended up formatting it using Windows and downloaded a freeware backup program, which did not work. I downloaded another one, Cobian, which does work.Too early to say how good the drive is, only time will tell.The one star for the setup experience.It took around 90 minutes for a 60 gb backup on USB2, and I will consider getting an eSATA card and cable.
Do NOT buy this printer. It's absolute garbage, for two reasons:First, it has an error called the "carriage jam error" that everyone seems to get, and once it happens, you are basically screwed. HP has no fix for it except to tell you to press down on the control panel face.Secondly, it has weak plastic hinges that are prone to snapping, which render the unit worthless.I've had three of these printers (two new and one refurb), and each one has failed due to one of the two problems listed above. I just smashed my current one tonight because it chose to "carriage jam" me during a mid-term. I wouldn't curse my worst enemy with this cheap piece of Chinese junk. Do yourself a favor and think long and hard before buying ANY HP printer, but most of all, don't buy this one -- it's simply AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL product. Give your hard-earned money to a product that isn't going to screw you over when you need it most.
Machine started making loud grinding noises when started or while printing. Showed it to a repair shop, says the fuser is a toast. Replacement cost part and labor $300. Died just after one year so have to bear the expense. Poor design/quality. Beware, i searched the web and looks like i am not the only one with this problem.
First of all, I bought 2 of this model thru Amazon.com both units are JUNK!!!The only way you can get a record to playback properly (if you're Lucky) is to FF the tape to the half way mark of the tape then start your record.This is the only way you have good chance to watch without uncontrolable video roll along with audio pops and dropouts.
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!!!!!!!!!!
I really wanted to like this photo frame, especially for the price. Sadly, it was not to be.The fact is, the screen is not that great. It's resolution makes any photo on it pixelated, and in slideshow mode you can barely tell what the pictures are you're looking at. The fact that it's "widescreen" makes it impossible to display any of your pictures properly on it; they must have had surplus DVD player screens sitting around or something.The fact is you can find nicer screens for just a bit more, so keep looking. I would NOT buy one of these again, fortunately I gave it away as a gift so I don't have to suffer with the thing any more.Recommended Alternatives:Pandigital 8.0-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame with PanTouchPandigital 11-Inch LCD Digital Picture Frame
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.
It's a nice computer, great specs, but when the power supplyfailed it became an expensive doorstop.My M675 worked fine for two months when the power supply wasbathed in the cold winter air at floor level, but when springarrived the power supply overheated and failed.I plugged in the second power supply I received with theport replicator. It failed after 20 minutes.Gateway customer support was minimally helpful. They sent mea new power supply ( I had to give them a credit card number ???). I attached the port replicator (a difficult feat)and used the power jack on the replicator (to see if the jackon the computer was the problem). The 3rd power supplyfailed after 10 minutes. The power supply say 150 wattsmaximum on its case. The computer says 150 watts of poweron its case, so the power supply is operating at its maximumcapacity, and apparently beyond. After calling customersupport again I was told the power jack was the problem andI would have to send the computer to Solectron for repair,although I had told the technician the computer was workingwithout any problems. Since I feel the problem is an inadequatepower supply, I am reluctant to commit my unblemished computerto the mirkly uncertanties of Solectron, and I am left to finda dependable power supply on my own.
Very disappointed with this product. The TV freezes unexpectly from the very first day I brought it. Happens at LEAST once a day since. Only way to unfreeze is to pull the power cord. Controls (remote and on the set) become unresponsive when the freeze occurs. Requested Amazon to take the TV back.
This rig certainly works fine in ideal conditions, that is to say with the right wall, the right stud in the right spot.Otherwise, as good as it is, it goes straight in the attic under "useless stuff".No need to say that, even if I could install it, the cabling would still be a nasty snake nest crawling up the wall.
Bought these to play music for my Christmas outdoor display and they can't event handle 10 watts of music without sounding like they were blown. I would not wish these on my worst enemy. They are a total waste of money.
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.
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.
Use the Sony Under the Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio on a daily basis.The fact that it came with a 3 slot CD changer at a reasonable costwas the reason we purchased it. However, we found that the sound is notgreat and would only give this product a 2 out of 5. (5 being the best).
If it was just the static sound you wanted me to review I'd say it was okay on par with many other type of devices. I felt truly ripped off by the rest of it. First of all there was a cord thats needed to connect both the itouch to the dlo and it didnt come with it and I had to go out and spend 10.00 with tax to buy the cord. It cannot charge and play at the same time it messes up. Super flimsy as if it moves around a little bit it would break. The back part where it goes into the car came easily apart the screws fell out somehow and it disfigured itself so I could see the wires. I really would NOT recommend this to anyone. Im disappointed I paid $60 for something like this on amazon...
Purchased this role of laminate for our school. We laminate atlases & paper back books, etc... to have them last longer. When you attempt to separate the clear laminate from backing, it tears randomly and does not come clean off backing. Terrible quality.
As someone already familiar with working on iPods, the battery was easy enough to install. Unfortunately, the battery does not seem to hold much of a charge even after several charge cycles to condition it. It's like I've exchanged a totally dead battery for a slightly-less-dead battery. I'm guessing it's either old stock (Lithium cells have a limited shelf life, even if unused) or a case of getting what you pay for. While the price is attractive, you're probably better off putting the money towards a higher quality (and fresher!) replacement battery.
We bought this printer several months ago and have found it to be wanting in several areas. It runs through the black ink cartridge very quickly, it must be replaced weekly, very costly. And now it is pulling multiple sheets through at a time, a waste of paper and precious ink. I will not buy another HP printer.
I recently ordered and received Epon To40120 Black Ink cartridge. When I opened the package the box was all smashed in and looks like it was run over. I think the cartridge is OK but will know more when I put it in the printer. I was going to buy color ink too but probably won't buy from this seller again if this is how their merchandise arrives.
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!
I thought I finally found what I needed to transfer my daughters horseback rideing lessons from 8mm to dvd! But the 8mm casset will not fit! I took it to a local store to see if it was even for 8mm and he said yes but mine was the wrong kind of 8mm!? I feel that the seller of this idem should have given more details on what you can use with it. And I should have reserched it better! Now Im stuck with something that is worthles to me because it would actually cost me more to send it back :(
I purchased this card because the Linksys web site said this card (PCM200) worked in both 16-bit and 32-bit slots. It does not. I sent them email about the incorrect page and told them that, because of the error, I have to pay to ship the card back to Amazon. A person from Linksys replied with a two-word email: &quot;Thank You.&quot; I'm not looking for perfection, but courtesy would not seem too much to expect.They have now updated the web page to say that a 32-bit slot is required. I'm giving the card one star based on the fact that it didn't perform as originally advertised.
At first it worked fine. I had two pcs (wired) & an Xbox, (wireless). For a month or two everything was fine. Then I began to get disconnected or was unable to connect. Powering off and on the router or cable modem usually got it working again. Then it just wouldn't connect any more no matter what I did. Finally got fed up and replaced it with a Linksys WRT54G. I immediately got good connections with everything. It has been working fine ever since. Netgear looks nice, vertical stand takes up less desk space, and it's fairly cheap. But it doesn't work! Unless you need a paperwight avoid Netgear!!
this computer is a piece of junk, fist the 250 watt power supply is not enough for the system , I have replaced everything in this unit since day one power supply twice (which was under warranty) disk drives , cd rom , floppy etc and of course the motherboard , which has to be tatu and you cant just get a motherboard with out buying a new operating system, dont waste your time on this unit ! hp used to be the best for gods sake dont buy this computer!
during the 4th use the suction cup fell off the rest of the mount. It looked like substandard materials were used for this mount. Too bad, it was working great until this happened.
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.
Charges 4 batteries in under 14 hours. Amazing that someone still manufactured this hunk of junk. My other 3 chargers can do so, with a plug that does NOT take up the entire outlet, in less than 4 hours.Avoid at all cost...
Unable t recharge past 46%, all of the recommendations for increasing the batteries recharge capacity as suggested bySuperb Choice failed.
this router is not worth it. here are my two quirks with it:1) i would lose signal once every 2-3 hours2) the antenna was so cheaply mounted that it just broke off. i moved the router around quite a bit, but the di-524's physical structure vulnerability is needless.3) the router has very bad ventilation. it gets HOT. my linksys wrt54g is much cooler, and i've yet to lose signal on it (had it for about 3 weeks now)
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.
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.
The headphones are light and great for workouts but they break very easily. Not a good choice if you engage in rigorous workouts- I'm still looking for headphones that get the job done right.
I got a pair or V-Moda Vibe earbuds. After breaking them in, I admit the sound quality was good, the bass bumped, the mids where a lil weak, but overall good sound quality. To bad I can't say the same about the construction, let me start by saying they look like any other earbud, as far a wire thickness, earbud design etc.... After having them in my ears for about an hr. my ears start getting irritated, and I had to take them out and scratch, very irritating, solution comply earbud foam tips, aready had some for my beats. Then I them with me to the gym, and when I pulled the plug from the input jack, the sleeve was the only piece that went with my fingers, while the jack stayed in the slot. I only pulled it out once. Of course I've returned it. I looked at reviews, and found their durability to be a constant issue. I would not recommend this product at all. Phillips 9550 series has good bass, comfortable fit, and for about $25, I got about a 1 1/2 yrs out of it, before the sleeve sep.. from jack, but the buds still sound fine. I just stepped up my earbud game, and bought the Klipsch S4, and The Beats by dre tour. Both are great.
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.
Wish I would have never bought this hunk of junk. Sometimes it won't print, won't turn off/on reliably, no on/off ringer switch... BTW, I'm writing this while I wait for document to print!!!
Looking for a replacement for my Bose which fell apart after 2 years of use (outrageous for a product costing $300), I decided to purchase the Altec Lansing because they have a long-time reputation for quality products. This is not one of them.Putting aside the loud noise-cancellation hiss that sounds like somebody blowing air across the top of a long plastic tube, and audio that sounds like it is piped through that same long plastic tube (make a circle with your hand, purse your lips and speak through your fist - that's what these headphones sound like!), but the true disaster is that the sound cuts out when you hit a bump. Ride in a car or bus on an Interstate or a jiggling train and the sound will skip and disappear. The effect is similar to what would happen in the early days of portable CD players when motion would cause the laser beam to lose its tracking, or in olden days bumping a turntable causing they stylus to bounce and skip.If you don't listen to music, but just use the phones for noise-reduction, you will notice the low frequencies creeping back in momentarily as you hit a bump.The portable "case" is a drawstring velvet-like bag which offers zero protection.And I suppose worst of all (yep it gets worse) the unit came packaged in see-through heavy plastic that had to be cut/destroyed in order to get the product out of its packaging which means there is no hope of returning it.If you need a less-expensive Bose alternative with better sound (yes!) then try the Panasonic - it costs 1/3 as much, requires half the power from your mp3 player and does have better sound!Avoid this product entirely. I literally had to throw mine in the trash. Huge waste of money. And that hurts! When I upgrade my theater sound system, I will not be trusting Altec Lansing!
I have three 580EXII flashes. All three of them have had their external power supply port break and drop into the flash body. This makes the flash almost useless to me because I bounce light for fill on most of my jobs and I need to have the extra power for speed and flash power consistency. I have sent all three flashes back into Canon and paid about $180 a piece to have them repaired. At first I thought I was being to hard on the flash when plugging the power supply in. However, now I have been extremely careful when plugging them in, and I have one of my three flashes that has to go back in to Canon for repair. This will be the second time it has been in to Canon in a very short time. If they repaired it correctly (restoring it to factory quality) and it broke this easily again, that is a huge problem for me. I now am looking to switch to the Quantum system because I have had so many problems with Canon's flash systems. On a side note - I could write a short story on their horrible flash consistency. I am constantly having to manage them to keep my results consistent. Even using the the flashes built in light meter (This method does get me the most consistent results though). I wish Canon would dump a ton of time into their flash technology because I have been stuck with flash systems for several years that are getting smoked by Nikon's flash consistency. ((If you do not need to run these flashes with the external power supply, then I would give the construction quality a 5)).
Then this product is for you! Otherwise, there is NO justifiable reason to pay even Amazon.com's marked-down price for this product. There is NO appreciable difference in video quality when using Monster component video cables; in fact, I've experienced the opposite. I've been through two sets of these cables, and each time, I've had to futz with the connection at the back of the PS2 in order to get video of ANY kind. Save your money; buy a cheaper cable that will actually WORK.
This DVD player handles both Region 1 and Region 2 films, but the subtitle feature is a problem. Changing the settings on the screen during initial setup of the movie doesn't translate to changes while watching it - only pressing the subtitle button on the remote affects that. But more annoying is that often the subtitles appear too low to be read completely. Resizing the screen made no difference in my ability to see them. The same films work perfectly on my Mac, which is set to Region 2; the subtitles are clear and easily viewed. So I'm retiring this DVD player and trying a Philips DVP5990, which got better reviews. Here's hoping....
I read the many good reviews of this product, so I took a shot at it, but I was disappointed. Every time I tried to use it, everything would lock up. I could save small files to the drive okay, but anything large would freeze up my whole computer. I ended up returning the item and am looking for a better product.If it works, the price is great. Hopefully no one else will have the trouble I did.
Bought this printer for around $$$. Figured if I spent the cash I might get something good for my money. Wrong. Cd changed how I saved my pictures. Printer constantly ran out of yellow ink. Who knows why. I hardly used the thing and the ink cartridges ran out. Lines through the image area in everything I printed. Please save yourself a headache and the cash. Look elsewhere for a printer.
I received my player today. It looks so cool; however, it is a defective one!It cannot play can audio CDs and MP3 CDs I tested. LCD display shows &quot;NO DISK&quot; all the time. Am I so unlucky?
this is not a great fm transmitter. the sound is poor and sounds like and old A.M. radio station. it's not expensive but it's not a good purchase if u'r looking for a good sound.
Did you know that when you use Itunes to download or import CDs, the shuffle can only be used with one computer? That's right, if you do your work on one, you will have to erase and start over if you plan to use the shuffle with a different computer.No one told me this...Do not be fooled by the cute size....it is a trap and a way for apple to bank from each .99 download you have to keep purchasing to replace all of your erased music. Which by the way, everytime you attempt to troubleshoot, they tell you to "restore" the Ipod which means "erase"...cha-ching for them.Do not buy an Ipod.
Still have a hard time reaching my back. I needed something cheap and this was it. I mean if I had the money I would pay for laser treatments! Buy something else if you can.
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.
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.
I had high hopes for this cable - straightened it to its full length and hooked it up to a Fujitsu fi-5120c scanner. The time it took to scan a page went from about 5 seconds to over a minute.The product may be good for many applications - but be careful with high speed devices.
When I ordered this it was discribed as fitting my truck. It didn't. Amazon refunded my money. The help desk of the product advised I needed another one of their products to work with my truck. I found it at a local store.
By looking at pictures, I thought these stands had a red tint to them. But the a purely black, which is not noted in description. The other thing not noted is that there is some assembly required. Usually not a big deal and there aren't too many parts. BUT in this case the holes don't line up well (yes I'm assembling correctly). So assembly has become rather difficult and has lead to some scratches. It's a fairly nice looking stand, but with the experience I've had, I would've shopped further. Note that there are several sellers of this item on Amazon, I unfortunately chose the most expensive of the two (noticed this later of course).
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.
I was so excited when the ink came in but once I installed it --it didn't read. My printer kept asking me for a cartridge. . .
Have yet to get the drivers to work regardless of downloads or disk that came with it.
This is a nice printer... if you have Windows or Mac. If you have Linux then I would avoid this machine. Lexmark has decided in their infinite Wisdom that Linux user are not worth the effort. I know now that I will NEVER buy another Lexmark product. They are not a company that cares about what their customers are running as an OS.
These ink cartridges DO NOT WORK, spend a few extra bucks and get the Epson cartridges.
okay, so i just purchased this product and i waited extra time to let it heat up more and when i curled it, i kept it on for 5 seconds and let go and i bearly even had a wave.i would not recommend this curling iron.
I can't be certain it's the iTrip, I had it for several months where it worked as well as it can, i.e. has to be within 1-2 feet of the radio. Then I got a tape connection which significantly enhanced the sound quality. But when I bought a new car without a tape deck I got the Itrip out of the mothbag and within a week or so, my otherwise well-working 40GB clickwheel ipod's battery died completely. I had the ipod replaced with a new one, plugged the Itrip in and within 1 day the battery was gone; could only be recharged to hold 2 minutes of power. I've gotten another ipod and I'm not taking any chances, the Itrip goes in the dustbin.
We can't win, can we???We, the people who just don't want ipods cannot win, can we?I bought the Belkin FM Transmitter for the Zune. I'm in the suburbs, in New York. Power lines are everywhere. I try the default stations, nothing but static. I look for a random station with nothing on it. I can hear the music, but there's static over the music. It's like listening to AM radio. I unscrew the antennae from my car (not all cars have these, I got lucky), and I get much better reception. . . . .but only for SOME music. God forbid the album you're listening to was recorded before 1987 or has a lot of cymbals. You'll just hear a bunch of noise.It's really a shame. It's possible to make a good FM Transmitter. Look at iTrip. Theirs work great. If only they'd make one for the Zune.Don't bother with this one. It doesn't work well enough for it's price at all.
We ordered this DVD player for two reasons: the trust we had in Toshiba products (we own some others) and the great online price. The first night after installation it seemed to work fine. The next morning it played the kid?s DVD ? no problem. But the following night the Toshiba?s performance took a nosedive! The remote control became non-responsive. How can you watch TV in bed without a remote? We gave it a second chance and tried to use to the buttons on the front control panel. They stopped working, too! THEN the carousel made a loud, ugly noise and began functioning intermittently. The machine struggled to play regular CD's, which was very disappointing since we also own a 3-year-old inexpensive model DVD player that plays CD?s flawlessly. Only 24 hours after installation we packed it up to return it! We won?t give up on Toshiba products completely because of this experience, but we will be more cautious with the next purchase.
Have had this boombox for 5-6 months now. Features are not bad for the price, however there are a few issues with this box.- A/C Power supply is huge.- Not very loud, max volume is not quite enough.- Poor docking design, have to fiddle with it most times to get the audio jack to connect properly. Not sure this will last.
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.
HiI brought the netgear WGR614 Wireless router, WG511 PC Card, and WG311 PCI card arund 3 weeks back. Though the initial setup was easy i am seeing too many issues with this.1. The router suddenly stops working and my PC card is not able to connect to it. The only way i can get it to work is plug out the power cable of the router. Then it works. I am ok with it if its once in a week or so but i had to do it almost alternate day.2. My PCI card running on desktop with Windows XP does not connect to the router but the same PCI card with WINDOWS 98 connects fine.Hope this helps.Thanks
I bought a couple of these for my move to the UK. Upon arrival, they don't work. I received the plugs in the picture, but everything you plug into them, if it's not a grounded plug, falls right out. Even if you can get it to stay, they just flat do not work. Avoid these and spend the extra money for something that actually works.
Comfort is fine for a while. Sound is all right until you turn on the noise cancelling. First of all, it doesn't block all that much noise. Second, it kills the sound quality: the treble becomes real harsh; cymbals and "t"s and "s"s, etc in vocals become painful to listen to. Also, there is no shock protection: if you're in a car, for example, and it's a bumpy ride, you'll find that the sound skips often. If you're looking for good noise reduction, I would strongly recommend getting a pair of earbuds that seal off the noise, such as Shure's E series or Etymotic Research's ER6i's.
I purchased this Koss radio because it was small, light-weight, and had a stop watch feature which would be perfect to use during my workouts at Green Lake in Seattle. I was so excited when it arrived, but my excitement quickly changed to disappointment the first time I tried to use it and didn't get any reception. I know there is great reception at Green Lake because I have a larger Walkman that works just fine. My advice to potential buyers would be... Don't waste your time, you will likely be as disappointed as I am!
These are both my first "in-ear" earphones and my first experience with Sennheiser. I'm not a convicted audiophile, but I do have a pretty good ear.Here's the overview:Good sound for the price (I paid 18 bucks). Great bass, especially.Medium comfort for me, but your mileage may vary.Died a slow, agonizing death within a month of purchase.And specifics:They "isolate" noise very well. I had to take one bud out of your ear if you want to talk to someone, even with no music playing. I hope that doesn't bother you.They're loud. That is to say, it hurt my ears above 40% on my computer, and I would routinely crank my previous headphones and earphones to 100 for long periods of time. With these, you'll never keep hitting the "increase volume" button out of frustration again, even on a noisy subway.Great bass. Even after boosting the bass frequencies 6-9 decibels, the bass was clear. At higher volumes, it almost rattled. Treble didn't slack off either. These earphones were a large sound improvement over my favorite $40 headphones (some Sony ones--I forget the model).They're not the most comfortable, at least for me. I think I have incredibly average-sized ear canals, but even with the extremely medium-sized rubber tips attached (it comes with small, medium, and Bigfoot-sized), the darn left earbud kept falling out. I'd just sit there and it would slowly work its way out, making rubbing noises as it went. Not fun. Of course, you will most likely have a completely unique experience.After a few days of break-in, I think the bass really mellowed out. But the treble and midrange were still very nice. It was at this time that it felt like I was slowly going deaf in my left ear. The left ear bud just kept getting quieter and quieter. To compensate, I would move the balance to the left. This continued very slowly for a couple weeks. Right now, with the pan set at 96% to the left, it's still biased to the right, and I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to having the sound properly balanced. And even at 100% volume, I can hardly hear any sound. I wish I knew what caused that. It's mildly ridiculous, and the reason for the one star review.These buds have died, and only after less than a month. I spent quite a while looking around for my warranty information with no luck. I think these buds would have been a pretty good value if they, you know, worked, but I won't be buying a replacement pair.Hey, hope this helps.
The WAP54G has been nothing but frustrating...which is compounded by the utter futility of trying to get tech support out of Linksys.Here's the big warning: these access points are evidently subject to a (albeit infrequent) problem: they randomly reset SSID and security. This does, of course, tend to render them entirely useless in most situations. It's possible that there's some way to fix this, but while I found reference to the problem via Y! Search, I couldn't find anything on Linksys' useless support site...and didn't find any solutions on the Web, either.I plan to try to send it back to get my $70 back...but I don't imagine I'll get the hours of frustration or lack of productivity back. Please give me the satisfaction of knowing that I helped save you from the frustration though: don't buy this and rate my review helpful to let me know I helped!
POOR quality. Beware!! It burnt out everything plugged into its usb port, including a Sansa and another mp3 player with the same usb pin-out.Do not buy.
I ordered a pack of 100 Verbatim DVD-R's because of the high rating they were given. They were not the 'life series', and they DID have the AZO layer on it (not sure what that is) - since that seems to be the sign of high quality with these discs. I was so excited to try them out, but the very first disc I set to burn was not even recognized. Second one was recognized, burned, and finalized successfully, however when I placed it into my 2 $29.99 DVD Players - Memorex (manufactured in 2010) DVD Player and Philips (also 2010) which by the way have played EVERY single burnt disc I've ever placed in them, Memorex gave me a WRONG DISC error, of which I had NEVER seen on that DVD player, and the Philips simply didn't do anything (again, never seen it do that). Since that day, I've resorted to burning at 2x just to get them to work, although I've NEVER had to do this with ANY brand I've used before. I've made 100's of movies with second rate brands, all of which play on my cheap players, and I can think of only a handful that simply wouldn't burn. Just as a test, I burned Wrath of the Titans onto a Verbatim at 6x, and it had pixelization errors when I played it. Did the same burn onto a Philips DVD-R, at same speed, same program, etc, and it came out fine. So, why did I go with Verbatim? I hear they are high quality and since I give a lot of DVD's to friends, I wanted high compatibility as well. Now I'm stuck with 84 Verbatims that I HAVE to burn at 2x or they just won't work. Can somebody please just let me know if you've had this problem? I can't be the only one...these are supposed to be the sh*t when it comes to DVD's, it can't just be me. Thanks. BTW, out of 16 DVD's I've burned so far, 5 messed up...they either weren't recognized or were recognized and burned successfully but then gave some kind of errors on DVD player.
I was disappointed after using the Netgear MR814v2 for more than a week to determine it causes my RCA cable modem (supplied by Comcast) to unexpectedly restart, losing my Internet connection, and to degrade the connection speed when it does work. The Netgear firmware upgrade did not resolve the problem. After going back to my non-wireless router, the Netgear MR614, all is fine and my cable modem no longer restarts unexpectedly. Comcast confirmed this is a problem with some routers. I didn't believe it at first, but after a week of troubleshooting I believe it now. I have always been a big fan of Netgear until this situation. I am returning the MR814v2 for a different brand and model of a wireless router.
THIS WAS THE WORST PRODUCT EVER!!!!! IT WAS COMPATIBLE WITH ALMOST NO PRINTERS AND IT TOOK ME FOREVER JUST TO FIND OUT WHICH PRINTERS IT WAS COMPATIBLE WITH!!! THEY SHOULD REALLY HAVE A PLACE WRITTEN WHERE YOU CAN SEE WHICH PRINTERS ARE COMPATIBLE BEFORE I SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did not work very well at all in my car!
I bought it mainly for speech (not music) recording.It is a pretty good recording device. However, you can onlylisten to the recordings using the recorder or play back on PCusing the software plugins for Windows media player.The plugins comes with the player on a CD and I had no probleminstalling it.The recoding is in a proprietary SONY format called "dvf" or"digital voice file". The software that comes with the recordercan not convert dvf to any other format such as mp3 or wav.It does not have a conversion feature.As far as I can tell, you need to buy either a SONY digital vocietranscript kit that comes wth SONY "digital voice editor" or some3rd party software to do the conversion. I called SONY support askingto buy a copy of "digital voice editor" and they sold and sent mea CD for about $38.00. This CD is the same as the one that camewith the recorder; it is scratched and has no vocie editor on it.I alled SONY again and was told this CD is the only one they support.
The latest version 7.16 Scan Wizardry does not work.They say it is compatible with OSX 10.3.However, G5, Powerbook G4 12", I-Mac G4 running 10.3 had crashed at the start up of the program.Customer support will charge you $30 per every 30min. if you call to them.Do not buy it. Do not waste money.
This system looks and sounds good... For about one year. Just like the Philips HTIB wehad before this one,it works good for a year (or less) then it says, "no disc". This is the last Philips we will ever buy.Save your money. Get a Panasonic or Sony. This one is in the shop.When we get it back, I'm sure it will not last more than a year.Philips makes JUNK.
When people review headphones they oftentimes write that they hear things in music with those headphones that they never heard before. With the Coby CV320, I had the opposite experience : I failed to hear things that I had always heard before. The problem with these headphones is a very unbalanced frequency response. Bass is strong, but the midrange is quite recessed, and the high frequencies are also quite recessed except for a narrow band of frequencies that are over-emphasized giving an artificial trebly quality. There is no upper treble at all, and this results in cymbals having no sizzle and bell-type instruments having a dead quality to them.To explain the frequency response in another way, imagine yourself sitting in the audience listening to a rock band. With the Coby CV320, the bass guitar, cymbals, and wood blocks would be right in your face, and all other instruments (e.g. guitar, organ, drums, and vocals) would be back stage. It is those back-stage instruments that are playing the main musical content. As a result you get a very distorted image of what the music is about -- you won't properly hear the parts of the music that the composer intended.On the plus side, these headphones have full-sized circumaural (around the ear) earpieces which are quite comfortable. However the headband is a hard plastic with no padding, so you would probably want to supply your own padding. The headphones also have volume controls on each earpiece which is unusual for this price.In summary, the frequency response of these headphones is just too far out of balance; indeed, these headphones have the most out of balance frequency response that I have ever heard. If you need a really cheap pair of headphones, try the Coby CVH42 headphones. I got them for $2 at Dollar General, and they are much, much better headphones than the Coby CV320. As a matter of fact, they compare favorably to many $20 pair of headphones.
The item has been returned to you, I ordered 50-foot cable and got 25-foot cable. I am waiting for the full refund for a coulpe of weeks but have not seen anything yet.Please refund money back soon.
I was pretty sure this should connect to my blackberry pearl using bluetooth, which it did, but nothing good happened after that. Just gave me this error - Signal too weak to pinpoint location. I tried my best to get it to work from a variety of places during different times of the day- but it's a useless piece of plastic now.My GPS device is from MS Streets and Trips 2007.Update: It started working after Google Maps were updated. Still has trouble occassionally with syncing BT, but overall I am ready to give it 4 stars.
Love it, but the battery door does not lock down tightly - feels a little loose even when in the locked position.
I purchased it as a gift and had a feedback after a couple of days that its broken. Probably due to packaging. Did not work at all. Wont buy one of its kind again.
Truly the most uncomfortable, inconvenient, difficult to put on, headset. If I hadn't paid $30 for it, I would have tossed it in the trash. I have to literally hold it up to my ear to hear since it's so difficult to get on. If you wear earrings, forget it.
I drive in the NYC area and have had the same problems with the iTrip FM transmitter as many other Amazon customers. No matter what FM channel I select, I get a ton of static when trying to listen to my iPod in the car. It's simply too hard to find an unused frequency. The music cuts in and out frequently and it's necessary to change the stations a lot when driving. Connecting an iPod using a casette tape adapter is a much better approach for cars that happen to have a casette player. However, if you are driving in a car that has no casette player, you may be out of luck.
Buy the real part from alpine. This product doesn't fit correctly into the Ai-Net port, once I bought the alpine product, it works perfectly.
I used this product for 18 months and had in for technical support 4-5 times because the product keeps flaking out. The last time I called, I had to pay $36 because the 90 day warranty had run out, and the problem was never resolved. Basically, I have to pitch the thing and buy a new router.
I AM EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS RECENT PURCHASE. THE POOL WAS NOT AS DESCRIBED, THEIntex Easy Set 12-Foot by 30-Inch Round Pool SetSIZE WAS COMPLETELY MISREPRESENTED, AND WHEN IT WAS RETURNED I WAS CHARGED FOR RETURN SHIPPING EVEN THOUGH I WAS REPEATEDLY TOLD I WOULD NOT BE CHARGED. THE SHIPPING WAS DEDUCTED FROM MY REFUND. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE THROUGH AMAZON AGAIN!!!!!
The system we bought seemed like a great balance of value and features. It worked well for about three months and now it shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes of operation. We've tried relocating the unit and a number of other measures, but to no avail.I would not recomment the product based on our experience.
I was very pleased when I first received my remote. It worked as expected the first day. I went to use it a few days later and it did not work. I replaced the batteries and still did not work. I returned it right away and ordered a less expensive one which I like much better and is still working after 2 weeks, yipeeee!
I bought this receiver looking at the good reviews.But my receiver when playing, the audio cuts out.Gave it to service at authorized service center, they kept it for 3 days and said they soldered the loose connections and it should be fine.the audio cuts out the very same day i got it back.i am yet to give it back for service.i hope your receiver wont give you any problems, as for me connecting the wires to speakers, removing them is a lot of work.
The antenna and reception of this unit is excellent, justifying the "high sensitivity" designation. The ability to download topo maps is very useful. I hate everything else about this unit:1) User interface stuck in the 80s, including grainy hard to read lettering, ugly color schemes, and non-intuitive complicated menus. If you loved MS-DOS, Norton Commander, or programming your VCR back then you will love the interface. If you are like the rest of us... you know how you will feel.2) Cannot "lock" the screen during passive data collection. This is a really major omission. Turn on the unit, get a fix, put it in your pocket, hike for a while then pull it out again. You will find the system either in some weird submenu or there will be multiple waypoints inserted at random locations on the map since the joystick (the main control for the user interface) remains active at all times the GPS is on.3) The placement of the buttons is for martians, not humans. Hold the GPS in your right hand and try to reach all buttons without some type of contortion of your fingers. You will fail.4) The GPS must run at all times the unit is on, draining batteries. For a hiking GPS this is a weird choice. Battery consumption is the main limiter of all such units, and it is driven mostly by the GPS radio and screen. Many hiking oriented GPS-es offer "strobe mode", where you turn on the GPS to get a fix at the starting point, then shut it off and turn on again only to get a fix at waypoints along the way. The Vista HCx is incapable of this.I am severely disappointed and will be returning this on.
ordered Belkin F8V234AMOB 6-Inch Audio Y Cable received the Belkin F8V234 Speaker and Headphone Splitter instead. According to another review the Y cable is exactly that a Y cable that allows one signal over two ports. The headphone splitter on the other hand splits stereo into left an right channels. This is not an acceptable substitution.
The product was carefully tested and performed well below the manufacturers specifications in both frequency response and sensitivity. It had noticebly high distortion.
I just opened my package and plugged the DS into the charger. It doesn't charge at all. I am very disappointed
These headphones fit OK and sound good with the noise cancellation feature turned off. When it is turned on, two things happen. One, the sound goes very tinny and the bass goes away, thus the sound quality goes way down. Secondly, the sound leakage is terrible and a person sitting next to me can hear what I am listening to just at a medium volume level. I wish I didn't buy these online and tested them out first. The noise cancellation is fair, so I gave this a generous 2 stars, however, I would not recommend these to anyone unless I hated them.
My computer slipped right off of this. It isn't worth the inexpensive price you'll pay. Read on and get another product.
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 bought this player based on past reviews. But the version of it that came with an external power supply was not available, so I wound up having to buy power supply somewhere else. NO MATTER WHAT POWER SUPPLY (other than batteries) I USED, IT WOULD NOT RUN OFF EXTERNAL POWER. When I called customer service, they said tough luck. You have to buy power supply from them, or they don't give a rip. Don't buy from this company unless you are willing to buy all your accessories from them as well.
I bought this product to replace the battery which was not lasting less them 30min. Product itself may be fine, but replacing it in mini may be tricky and may damage the unit. Instructions which comes is not for mini IPOD. You will need to send email to vendor to get it or find it on cnet.com for video instruction.I would recommend not spending money to try doing it yourself as you might not get it working after the attempt.
Tried in 3 cars, all the frequencies nothing worked well, severe distortion. Shouldn't have bought it
I bought an Airplay2 from am Apple store for around $60. Other than the fact that "blank" FM stations are hard to find in the New York Metropolitan area, and that you need to keep changing to different "blank" stations as you drive, the product itself is simply terrible. Even if you are in a parking lot, and find a "blank" FM station, the quality of the music the Airplay broadcasts is very bad. The bass is almost non-existent, and there is a constant hiss in the background that you cannot get rid of. This product is not worth buying, especially for $60.
Over the years I have used about a dozen BC-20 ink jet cartridges. They do not refill well, so I gave up early on that approach to economy. I have had two new cartridges that were dry right out of the box, and one that was electrically non-functional. I try to buy these things as cheaply as I can because I figure one out of four will not work. However, when they do work, they are excellent and last a looong time.
Ref Nikon Ans. ID 13688Bad Sony CCD sensor.This camera is terrific until it reaches it 1 1/2 birthday. At this time the camera will no longer take images. Nikon is aware of this problem with the 5700 model but will not honor the 5400. If you don't beleive me just google Nikon 5400 recall.Hopefuly I can prevent you from going through what I have experienced.
I could not believe it... what a wonderful sleek little thing, very sporty, cool-looking device. That is, on the outside. What I guess they forgot to tell you that wma files (Windows audio media format) created with Windows Media 7 is not supported by PoGo! I get the message:"The file is not supported in RipFlash-DX.We do not service WMA files applied with DRM"Gosh, wouldn't that have been nice to know before shelling out over $ That presents a bit of a problem since most of my files are created in this format.Also, the engineers behind the music manager software that came with the device should go back to the drawing board. Never have I seen such an uninspired layout and poor use of screen real estate. It has barely any features. Finally, who wrote the manual...? I cannot believe the poor quality of the English in there. I hope to God that the person who wrote that manual doesn't rely on English as his first language.Honestly, if PoGo want to charge $ for a device of like this, fine. But they need to tend to the details/compatibility/documentation issues a little better.Disappointed!
Worked fine for about 2 weeks, then the keyboard started randomly shutting off. Have to shut down and reboot both machines in order to get it working again.
Beautiful tv for 31 days. Samsung sets new standards for lousy customer service. Initially they told me 7-14 days before someone would call to make an appointment to look at it. It has been 17 days and the phone hasn't rung. I live in a major metro area. Dell, Apple and others set high standards and expectations for customer care. Stay away from Samsung.
Item was received in factory sealed undamaged box but when opened it was discovered to have a defective cassette door, Item returned for refund. Refund postage was disallowed even though I was assured that it would be refunded.P. Graygray
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)
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.
In all honesty I think there is really NO difference in picture quality between this one and the S2. I returned mines back to Circuit City and ate the damn 15% restocking fee. If you're really interested in this camera, then save your money and get the S2 because you really will not see much difference except the impact on your wallet. I am assuming allot of these glorious reviews are from folks who never owned the S2 to see and compare for them selves. I am not saying that the S3 is a bad camera; I am just saying that for the money difference, the image quality is tooooo damn similar. For this kind of money I highly recommend going with something like the Sony H5. You get more mega pixels, bigger screen, and awesome results. If you don't want to take it from me just visit dpreview.com a highly respected website when it comes to camera reviews. Anyway I sincerely hope this review helps some people before making the same mistake I did.
this the worst mp3/mp4 ever , check this out1- the battery works almost less than 2 hours2- the scrren keep goes off and you have to turn it of so the screen come back3- it turn off it self somtime each 10 minut somtime each hour4- the video colors are bad the sound is badplease avoid it and buy somthing els or just get some ice Cream instaed waste the money on the item
It was bulky, the laptop kept sliding forward towards me. I like the compartment, and that's all i like about it really. The computer's fan went crazy every time i put it on this thing. Would be better if they made it more compact and with better cooling surface (and less slippery)
Bought it. Did not work. In brief(and only as a small example) the remote goes down when you ask it to go up. Goes sideways when you want to acces a different menu. Keeps scrolling when you are hitting the enter button. It is the only device in many years that I have wanted to literally stomp on.Returned it for a replacement thinking it must be a dud (only after replacing the remote battery to find that that was a waste of money) and the new one is just as bad.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT
This player plays up to 1080i HD-DVDs. all the new HD-DVDs are coded as 1080p. I just bought the player, with a copy of King Kong. The player would play 32 seconds exactly (The intro of the disc) then would freeze with an error message. I tried this multiple times and alwayse the same result. I tried skipping to a different section and also accessing the menu, but it did nothing. I returned the disc, thinking it was a disc problem. I purchased another one and the same thing happened. I called customer service and they told me that the player does not play 1080p discs. I went to a local Dvd seller and looked at all the options of what discs might play. All the discs for sale were 1080p. This system is already obsolete. If you want to watch new Hd-Dvds on it you can't. I am now returning it and will wait till I can aford a decent machine. Don't make the same mistake I did.
Cons:Defect: the backlight does not work.Shortcoming: has Palm OS 3.1, an early version for Handspring Visors.Neutral:(expedited) Shipping time: 5 daysPros:PricePS: Vendor customer support contacted me and provided a replacement unit with a working backlight, free of additional charge :)
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.
I took a chance on this product because of the good reviews. It loaded up just fine. I transferred some MP3s over just to see how it would work. I was happy at how simple it is to use. I'm totally not a computer literate person. Three days later I decided to move some photos over but the computer no longer recognized the Seagate anymore. The yellow light on the Seagate was flashing rather fast. I looked at their website and said that I needed to contact their customer service, so I did. They basically told me there is something wrong with the driver. I asked if I could download another from their site. They said it was preloaded on the Seagate already. GRRRR. So I asked how we can rectify this problem. She said that I can send the product back and they would send me in place of my NEW one for a REFURBISHED ONE!! I couldn't believe that. I said mine is brand new and I have things I have transferred on there. She said that the website can tell me how to retrieve it or they can do it for me. Now I'm wondering what if I had security sensitive material on there already. I wasn't happy with them. She then suggested that since it was new I might bring it back to where I got it from and let them know it's defective and to get a new one.I called Amazon and they did just that. I have yet to recieve the package..for some reason they said it won't go out til APRIL. And I had called in February re: the defective one. But I just did a tracking on it and it looks like I should recieve it tomorrow.Ohhh the other thing is I went to hook up the defective one again and it was recognized so I delected everything on there. I rebooted the computer and the light started flashing quickly again... and the Seagate was no longer recognized again.I sure hope that the replacement will be in good working order! I will send the defective one back to Amazon once I recieve the replacement.
only one thing i didn't like it!!no power charger
I bought the 3911 because of the s-video input and output. The unit in theory has great features, but in practice it was disappointing. Most notably, the color switched periodically to b/w and sometimes the image was lost altogether. This could be remedied by a gentle bang on the side, although that was not listed as an option in the manual:0! I returned the unit thinking I had gotten a bad unit but the replacement was just the same. So I am returning this one and looking for a different model.
I am a programmer,I have many laptops, three HP, one Dell and this one.I bot a A135-s2246 about two years ago, it was cheap, it worked fine for about 10 month and then the LCD went black screen, it was within the warranty, so they fixed it for me, and one month ago, the computer suddenly went blank screen again, and I have no idea what caused it. checked LCD,hard drive,memory, all good, but it just stopped working.
This was a good frame until kodakgallery started charging for photo storage. If you plan on using the wifi feature, skip this frame and go with one that syncs with flickr.1) The Ex-811 will let you connect ONLY to kodakgallery.com2) kodakgallery.com now charges $5 per year to store photos.I bought this & set it up at a relatives house out of state. Whenever & where ever I, or other family members, feel compelled, we upload photos to kodakgallery.com & then, like magic, they show up on the frame. Its a great way to connect our family members & share photos with people who live all over the country. I realize $5 isn't much, however I feel the photo storage should be included as a part of the purchase price of the frame - for this reason alone I gave it 1 star.No one charges for photo storage & Kodak Gallery has been free, but as of May 2009 they will implement the "$5+ per year or deletion policy".
I have chalked this camera up to my 'failed attempts' file, as it never really worked for my needs. I could get it to operate as advertised when wired, but wireless never reliably worked. It would run fine for a day or two, but then stop for no obvious reason. The software was also very clunky. I eventually purchased a linksys wireless camera that - although far from perfect - is at least reliable. The price point may seem attractive, but I would spend a little more on a different brand.
Poor quality constrution and serial connection did not work Ipaq 3955.
You'd be better off buying from a company that stands behind their products. 8 months ago I bought an SD-1200 (earlier version of the SD-1600)and it just stopped working in the middle of a movie. Toshiba gave me two options- send them [money] and pay to ship and insure it the unusable player for some kind of replacement (unclear on model, new or refurbished) OR take my chances with a repair shop that said it would cost ... and take 4 weeks just to diagnose the problem. At the original price..., Toshiba could do more. My advice? Stay away from any Toshiba product. Maybe you won't have any problems with your player, but if you do, don't count on any help from Toshiba.
I received this as my 40th birthday present from my wife and loved it right away. It was great until six months later when the screen went haywire. Lost the picture but had vertical lines up and down, stuck on.Palm sent me a refurbished unit that died within 2 months. Screen failed to come on.Palm sent me another refurbished unit (that was pretty beat up) but I cannot use the keyboard to enter text into a DateBook line item. The cursor jumps to top everytime. Others have had this problem as I've read on a Palm Tungsten Forum.Palm is sending me another refurbished unit. This will be my 4th and I'll sell this one and get another brand.Pretty disappointed with Palm.
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
My company purchased the W-600 printer and we've sent it in twice so far. We're a government agency so we have to keep it now that we've purchased it, otherwise we would have gone with another barcode company. I do not recommend any of their products.
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.
I wish there was a negative star option. I bought this stupid case and wasn't even able to use it. While sliding it on (or should I say wrestling it on) the case tore! I even had to reset my Vision as it got fritzed during said beatdown process. I don't know what else to tell you to buy, but DON'T get this.
We have had nothing but trouble with the DVD player since day 1. It locks up on ALL DVDs and in all slots at least once requiring a &amp;quot;reboot&amp;quot; so to speak. You have to turn the DVD player on and off, open and close the drawer, ect. to get anything to play. These same discs play with no problem on our single player on another TV. It's really ridiculous. This is the last Samsung product we'll buy.
This All- in- one product was bought to be my home office scanner and copier and was doing fine until it ran low on one color ink cartridge. Wow...this shut down the entire machine.I could no longer scan or do a BW copy...nothing!I contacted Epson, and was told they had determined the primary function of this product was a printer and designed "safeguards" to shut the machine down if the ink got low.When I stated my point that it's the customer's decision what the primary function would be, Epson responded by telling me that I could purchase another brand if I was unhappy with their product. I was, and I did.Epson charges almost $100.00 for replacement ink sets. Another Epson rip off, in my opinion.
where is the BLACK? unable to use without black. did not understand the description black not included. everyone needs black!!!!!!
Not recommended. This otherwise comfy keyboard doesn't have enough juice to charge an ipod through its second USB port. I wish I'd opened the box earlier and found this out when I could still have exchanged it. I'm very disappointed.
Until this product, I was a huge promoter of HP printers, but the HP 1215 apparently was designed with little attention to Apple compatibility. Unpredictably it refused to print first in 0S9 and then in 0SX. I'm frankly sick of downloading and reloading new drivers only to find they don't work and/or freeze up my entire computer. Because of this printer I've cleaned off my entire hard drive, lost valuable files and programs, and still wound up with a non-functional machine. It's been in my closet for 6 months, and I'm considerably happier with a new bottom-of-the-line Canon printer.
I think this bag is too big,bulky, Through the Camera fits in it well.I don't like the way it closes, you need two hands to close it,Pain! You have to push the camera strap in the bag, not much room to do so, Or you will have two sets of straps outside of the bag, Messy.I'm going to keep looking for a new camera case, and sell this one cheap on the auction site.............
Stay away from this product. The cd player constantly skips even on brand new cds. It does not play mp3 or cdrs either and you will not find this stated in the product specs or documentation. The overall sound is average at best. There are better options available for a similar price. Explore them!
I was disappointed to learn that this frame does not come with memory! I should have read more clearily. We wound up purchasing a small jump drive so I could load pictures from my computer from a variety of years.
I ordered an out of stock from kodak film cartarage. I ordered it from Amazon.com because I thought it would be a good one. But you subed it out to another company and I a piece of junk. The film was coming out of the cartarage, my wife tried to put it back in, but it wouldn't work. When I tried to return it, it wasn't returnable because it came from another company, whom you subbed the order out. I wound up paying good money for a piece of junk that I can't return. You've probaly figured it out, I'm disatisfied and won't be ordering anything more from you!.Claude
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
Rolled the dice and ordered this.I can confirm its a straight Humax DVR, WITHOUT DVD burner built in.Its going back.
With a name like "Bass Frequency" one would expect a noticeable bass presence, right? Forget it. The sound through this headset is thin and very, very unimpressive. Save your money.
Worked fine for 2 months then it strated droping the wireless conection as other mentioned. first twice a week now it is every 20 minutes!! look for something else! Several people seem to be having the same problem.
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.
If you value your peace of mind, don't buy this product. It's all eye candy.The N.I.C.E unit does provide navigation, satellite radio, video, and MP3 player functionality. However, the amount of frustration you have to experience to get these features is unreasonably high, especially considering the unit's price.These are a few of the frustrations users of this unit will encounter:1. The interface is atrocious, both in design and response. Very often the unit registers a press of a softbutton on the screen with a highlight and a beep but doesn't actually perform the action. You have to press the softbutton again. You'll find this very frustrating when entering addresses in the Navigation component.The interface is also not consistent between modules. Although less serious, this problem makes it difficult to learn the product's functionality.2. The SIRIUS radio component has major problems. The two N.I.C.E. units I've had constantly present a annoying alert (accompanied by a loud beep) named "Song-Seek Alert." In the first unit, the alert was there from the start. After I got a replacement, the second unit worked fine for about two months but then started to constantly show the alert, too. The alert (shown in one of the customer images for this product) goes away by itself after two seconds, then the module goes into the Song-Seek List view, which lasts about five seconds. Listening to SIRIUS radio with this problem is a frustrating experience. Curiously, the alert (and the annoying beep) don't occur when you use the SIRIUS module and the Navigation minimodule at the same time. The user manual makes no mention of this alert; therefore, you cannot determine what causes it. I believe this is a debugging aid used by Clarion (TM) engineers.The second major problem with the SIRIUS module is that it doesn't remember the band you were using after you turn off the ignition or after changing modules. This is frustrating because I keep my favorite SIRIUS radio stations in separate preset groups-called bands in N.I.C.E.-depending on the kind of content each station provides: I keep news/talk stations in band A and music stations in band B. While I'm listening to music-on the way to the mall, for example-I set the band to B. On my way back home, when I press the 1 preset softbutton, I get NPR instead of Area 33. This is doubly frustrating when I'm listening to SIRIUS radio and need to use the Navigation module. When I switch to the Navigation module, I need to activate the SIRUS minimodule and change the band before I can use my music presets.The third serious problem with the SIRIUS module is the constant blinking of the SIRIUS logo. You cannot deactivate or overcome this blinking without losing the ability to change stations (by using the Channel List view, for example).3. The Music module is terrible. This module makes it impossible to navigate a large music library while playing a song because it insists on going back to the song being played on the list. That is, if you're playing the 25th song of a 100-song list and scroll to the 45th song, five seconds after you let go of the scroll button (to read the song names displayed on the page), the unit takes you back to the page that shows the 25th song. And, when you go to this module (either by restarting or by switching from another module) it always restarts the song that was playing last. This is a HUGE problem to people who enjoy listening to long tracks.4. The Video module needs to be more usable and flexible. When I parked my car under a tree and tried to enjoy videos in my iPod, this module keep thinking that I was driving. This caused it to display an alert every couple of minutes during playback. For videos that use the widescreen format, you cannot clip the top and bottom black bars, with a zoom function. You can only stretch the display. Having been released in the era of widescreen video, this is unacceptable.5. The mounting arm is not strong enough to hold the unit in place. While driving, the unit bounces too much to be usable as a navigation aid. You have to add extra support to work around this problem. I used a small pack of napkins.The Navigation module is the best one of the unit, which isn't saying much. It has a few minor glitches and the user interface responsiveness problems mentioned earlier; but, overall, it's OK.These problems, especially the Song-Seek Alert problem, tell me that Clarion performed very limited testing under actual usage conditions, that is, inside a vehicle being driven and parked as a regular person would do. Clarion offered customers an relatively expensive device expecting us to conduct the actual testing. As a gadget-savvy customer, this offends me. As of 2006-02-12, Clarion has published no software updates for the N.I.C.E. unit.I had always associated the name Clarion with sophistication and quality. This association no longer stands. This is my last Clarion purchase.If you value your sanity, I strongly advise you to stay away from this product.
I was really looking forward to using this item when I ordered it. What arrived was not a VP2130b, but rather an N2201w LCD TV with built in DVD player (with a selling price of about $400). When I contacted Amazon, they offered to let me keep the 'item with slight damage' (their description, not mine) and offered me a refund of $122 (lowering my cost at that point to $477). I declined as graciously as I could and canceled the order.
I bought this external hard drive because i thought that it looked cool and that it had a fingerprint reader. BIG MISTAKE!!! Yes this hard drive looks sweet but the truth is that it take 50 tries before it reads your fingerprint, If your lucky. Countless times i try and try but it says my fingerprints are not that of a registered user. Stay away from this hard drive, buy one that is just encripted, NOT FINGERPRINT!!!
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 unit has me cursing Chinese-made products.After the fine experience with our HP LaserJet (made in Japan, by the way) which ran like a workhorse for over ten years, we expected (or at least, hoped for) similarly reliable performance from this unit...especially since we didn't expect to use it nearly as often. Granted, it was obvious that it wasn't built nearly as rugged as the older (and admittedly much more expensive) unit, but we were hoping to count on it for at least several years of light use. After 18 months it began printing erratically, and finally wouldn't even turn on...like it was completely dead. We contacted HP online support and they helped us run some simple checks, but they concluded it was a hardware problem and offered us a credit towards a newer up-market model which we declined.We decided to give HP another chance and just purchased a 5610 All-in-One, which has decent reviews and seems to be a good seller. At this point I'm feeling a little like the proverbial narrow-minded new car shopper who keeps buying the same make even though he's had poor experience in the past, but at least this is only a $100 gamble. If it doesn't work out, we'll be considering Canon, Lexmark, and other manufacturers in the future.
I got mine at BestBuy, and I was trying to decide between this headset and the Logitech Precision Gaming headset (which is 4 dollars more.) I needed something that night, or I would have ordered online after reading reviews. I strongly recommend that you order online after comparing products, because your pre-evaluation is never quite as solid as a review by someone who tested the product.Ultimately I chose this Altec Lansing headset for the portability because my primary PC is a notebook. Well, this is one decision I certainly regret. It is the biggest waste of $25 I have ever spent.The headphones aren't adjustable, so if your head is too small they will hang on your ears painfully and uncomfortably and with a variable gap behind your head. Because these headphones don't fit my head and they aren't adjustable, the earcups hang about a quarter-inch off my ear. This means I have to turn the volume up louder to hear, which is both annoying and wasteful.The design looks weak and like it could break easily. This was a concern of mine, but portability is high on my feature list and so I ultimately accepted the fact that it may break easily. Now that I realize it is such a piece of junk, I might do some extended break tests and then toss this garbage in the trash can.Oh yeah, and the quality of the microphone is terrible. Don't ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever buy this disgusting excuse of a computer accessory.
I bought this a month ago, I paid Dish tv to come out and install it and guess what? The receiver could not be used because it was still leased, plus they didn't ship all the parts to me, left out a remote control as well. I contacted them and they didn't respond to me. I am glad that Amazon was able to give me my money back.
I am trying to resolve my issue for this printer with the seller and this is not intended to be feedback for them. It is however a substantial warning for anyone who needs to print from a PDA. This is not the product you need...I promise. The manufacturer has discontinued this printer as well as a host of other products. They will sell you paper for this printer. However, you need to having a working product before bothering to buy the paper. In the handbook that came with the printer, they claim you will be able to find a driver online but you will not. Sipix lists no phone numbers, technical help, or any other help source to solve the problems. Do yourself a favor and find another solution. If you find one for a reasonable cost, let me know. I truly need answers.
Just walk in any computer store and say, "I need a 5 foot Cat5 cable," and you'll get a cable with the exact same "digital quality" for $5.If you want to mix it up a bit, you can try, "I need a 5 foot cat6 cable." Now you might have to pay between $1 and $10 more for such a "limited edition" cat6 cable, but you will get the same "digital quality".And to those who were being sarcastic by giving it a higher rating:For every one of you who rates it as a "5 star," it takes 5 people rating it as a "1 star" to get it back down to 1 star more than it deserves.
Run Away! 0ver 50% failure rate. Using Nero 10, 3 out of 4 DVD movie copies either fail to burn, or do not function properly in the same laptop drive. Maxells work after several failed tries with Verbatum. I was just going to deal with it, but after 3 failed burn attempts from a VIDEO_TS folder on my laptop I decided to return them. I sort of feel like a person that has eaten part of a meal asking for a refund, but they need to know (and so do you)I have had zero failures out of a 50 pack Maxell 16x 4.7 GB DVD-R Spindle (50 Discs, and am ordering 100 more.Maxell 16x 4.7 GB DVD-R Spindle (50 Discs)
This camera underexposes all photos taken in the automatic mode due to poorly programmed software. This is a very well documented problem with the model yet canon pretends that there is no issue. Obviously this doesn't affect photos taken in the manual modes but for this kind of money the camera should work better than my point and shoot on auto and sadly it doesn't. Aside from this issue, still a great camera, however canon support (or lack thereof) makes this overall deserving of 1 star.
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.
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.
We bought the Griffin itrip thinking that it would be nice to have a cordless way to listen to the ipod in the car (as opposed to using the tape deck.) Problem is the itrip can only "broadcast" at a low power given FAA rules, so the reception is like listening to a static-y radio station. I ended up returning it and getting the connection to the tape deck and am so much happier. Don't be suckered by the itrip's good looks 'cuz the sound sucks.
I traditionally use rechargeable batteries, so I expect some loss in charge. However, these batteries are the worst I have seen. In one case the batteries were dead by the end of a vacation. In another case, they died after only a week or two of storage. There is something wrong with these batteries. I would avoid them.
I have bought the HP 7550 twice, and had to return it twice. The purchase was from a major retailer. It was easy to set up and the prints were good, but the machine was not properly calibrated from the factory, so that 6x4 in. borderless prints would not print on the 6x4 paper without leaving a border on one side or the other. After two hours problem solving with customer service, they suggested I return it. I returned it for another HP 7550 (factory unopened box). This time it was calibrated properly. Some pictures looked great, but on pictures with a lot of black or red, there was a noticable red marbeling in the pictures, and black never looked to be solid balck. Once again, after two hours on the phone problem solving, HP customer service suggested I return it either to HP or the dealer. I wonder how many others are havong quality problems. My next printer will not be an HP.
O.k., so the printer is pretty fast, but that is the only good thing about it.It does not keep its alignment more than one or two pages, so there are always lines in any document with a solid area. And mine makes these lovely puddles of ink inside the machine, which smears all over the place. Even after cleaning it up, it smears ink all over the next 5 pages printed. And forget any meaningful technical support for either of these problems. Lastly, after I'm told the ink is empty, the container still sounds like it has a fair amount of ink left. This was my first and last Epson.
Clarity and sharpness of the pictures are not that great. Yet, if you think about the price of this lens, it's not really that bad. The material used feels and looks like a toy. If you really want a good wide angle lens, I recommend Canon 10-22mm or if you want something cheaper, a Sigma 10-20mm will give you the best result.
this thing eats batteries every 4hours when it did work. now it only searches for signals and the only way to turn it off is to take out the batteries. i tried to get in contact with garmin but they dont respond. leave this thing a lone.
This is the "V6" version. If you love technological frustration then this is the router for you! I was having issues where my internet connection would lag terribly once or twice a week after installing this router, which a power cycle would usually resolve. OK, I paid a small price for it, the wireless side works pretty well, I'll deal with it. Well, a few months down the road port forwarding decides it only wants to work every once in a while. Defaulted the router, updated the firmware - port forwarding completely stops working altogether. Found out the firmware upgrade was totally glitchy, so had to go back to a previous firmware version. Port forwarding issue appears to be resolved, for now. A few months down the road now and there are too many glitches to list here. It's very disappointing. It almost seems like the router is getting too hot, but I can't tell for sure. Easy setup and great wireless range, but what good is it if it jacks up your internet connection and you can't use its features? If I take the router out of the loop everything works perfectly....
It is a quality product, deliver was prompt, but so was the return. I'm over 6' and little over 300#. The problem was that if I sat toward the rear the two poles poked me in the butt. If I sat in the middle the front post crushed the jewels. So if you don't have a big butt you'll find it is a very well made product.
I just purchased this item as a Christmas gift for my husband. I'm glad that I took the time to listen to it before wrapping it up. The radio does not receive channels clearly (we currently have a radio in this same spot that comes in quite well). Even after adjusting the bass, equalizer and surround sound, CDs sounded very tinny. I didn't bother with the iPod hookup since the sound quality of CDs was so poor. I would recommend this for someone who isn't too fussy about sound quality and doesn't use the radio often. It is a nice looking unit, especially with the blue lights on, and it has a lot of nice features.
I bought one of these units with the hopes of my daughter using it on car trips. I guess I was wrong there. The unit cannot take even the smallest bump without either the picture or the sound going off. Then the unit cannot find its place where it left off. The total DVD has to load again from the beginning. The unit also does not have that good of a picture. Overall I would not waste my money on this unit. I have since returned it for a different brand. I think this is a &quot;ypu get what you pay for&quot; situation.
Be careful when deciding on this product. Personally, I wanted something I could wear while I worked around the house. I could plug the base unit into my computer, stereo, or TV. Great idea - imagine, listening to all the various media all unimpeded from wires! Great idea, but it appears this technology has not yet reached consumer reality.The headphones are comfortable, and sound great. But the reception is too touchy to involve any movement. If you are going to sit in one place - then this product might be for you. In fact, I wavered at times in my decision to return the product as it works as advertised, but again you just can't expect to move around rapidly. Overall, a portable MP3 player suited my needs better.If you want freedom from wires, but not freedom from a chair this might be the product for you. However, be warned - if you want to move around freely - expect reception (not quality - quality is fine) to be worse than a distant FM radio station - choppy, and irritating.
had high hopes and have found it totally inadaquit everything appears hazy and blurred. want to take a hammer to it but more than likely tear it apart and maybe fix it
Don't get this if you plan on using it on a SLR with any real flash - I should have paid attention to the reviews - it is too light to hold up a 540EZ or any similar flash.
After less than three months it is dead, and I wasn't happy from the start. The documentation was poor. The power supply plug didn't fit well, and wouldn't seat properly. The 'power port' that was supposed to serve as a non-USB source of power wouldn't charge my iPod. Now yesterday it stopped working completely, so I'll throw it away and try another type.
As far as setup is concerned, for some reason this router comes with a CD with a "setup" program. I went ahead and tried to use it, but it eventually just locked me out and asked for a password it never told me. After that I had to look up the default password on the internet, and set it up by logging in directly to the router. The router menu works like any other router.I also have had some issues with port forwarding. When trying to add new settings it would give me random errors, which I could not figure out. Eventually it accepted my settings, but it seems like sometimes they do not work all the time.These problems are relatively minor, but this are not the big problem. The big problem is that this thing turns into a brick on a daily basis. I don't know when it will happen, it could be a few hours or a day, but this thing just stops responding. All the lights keep flicking on and off, but it just shuts down until the is powered on/off. I exchanged this router for another of the same model, and I am getting the same problems with it.In the end I decided to return this and buy a Linksys. I guess there is a reason this is the only Wireless G router that is only forty bucks. Go ahead and buy this if you would rather save a few bucks than have a router that is reliable. It could stop working in the middle of an online game, or in the middle of the night.There are probably some of this model that work properly, but I am 0 for 2 and give up!
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.
This is probably the worst case sold by Palm. It has no access to any ports, buttons, stylus, etc., so every time you wanna use the T5 you have to take it out of the case. It is way too big. And finally, the hinge can rub against the unit!And $40???No wonder Palm has been giving them away for free with purchase... I miss the old Palm high-quality cases, such as Palm V, etc.
Garmin Quest II Handheld GPSI don't normally write reviews but felt compelled to comment on this unit.I have several garmin gps', I am usually an early adapter, I understand tech. This unit is an EMBARRASSMENT to an otherwise outstanding company.Yes I read the reviews here and other places, flashed the firmware, updated the software, deselected non-relevant maps. I then called Garmin because, compared to other Garmin units I own, this operated so poorly I was convinced there was a hardware defect.Tech support (US Based!) was VERY helpful and finally decided to send me a brand new unit. Unfortunately that unit was just as awful.I tried to like it. I tried to tell myself it was me. It wasnt.Time spent with upper level tech support led to a resolution I was very happy with. The unit was REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MODEL. I am not going to go into the details because Garmin was very gracious when, at the end of it all, they really didn't have to be.So:Kudos to Garmin for generally making GREAT products.This is NOT one of them, regardless of what anyone else says.Thank you to Tech support for doing the right thing.A warning to you - DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT. Get a different Garmin.
Nothing fits together on this bracket.Side brackets do not line up with face plate.Poorly writen instructionsI wound up throwing this kit out.
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.
The original battery in my Sansa e280 quit holding a charge (no life after less than 2 hours of use) so I ordered a replacement battery. The replacement battery will not hold a charge either. I've tried charging on two different computers and on a car charger. Either I've had two bad batteries or something is wrong with the player itself.
Based on all the hype and even reading the reviews I thought this would be a really good, easy to use photo printer. Instead I find that it does not seamlessly interface with a MAC: it will print after you have to switch printers in several places to the Picture Mate, but sometimes it put white bars, like a border on the bottom and top of the picture, and out of Mac's 'Preview' it will only print a small piece of the total image. I have called both Mac and Epson and they refer me back to each other, neither helping me resolve the issue I have. Oh, and while picture quality overall is good, it is not great. I was really looking forward to using this printer, but am quite disappointed in the end.
This product is a cord to plug between the wall and the outlet. I thought it was a handset cord and it does not fit at all.
I had nothing but problems with this 360i. I own another one and it has been less trouble. I called support with a series of gripper errors (20 minute hold time). They say they are phasing these out and I should by the 2000i series, but they DOA the unit and replace it. I couldn't get it to burn more than 4 in a row. After fiddling with it for about a month, I returned it. I am going to try the Primera systems now.The first one I bought had a some problems at the beginning but after they DOA'd that one, the replacement worked fine for months. I am having some gripper arm issues now, and working with support on it. I love the units when they work, and support aways does the right thing but I wouldn't recommend it to someone who needs to make more than 30 CDs a week.
I have become accustomed to using Amazon reviews to help my decision making. Unfortunately, I didn't notice that all the stellar reviews are very old...makes sense as this keyboard simply does not work properly for the more recent OS X versions. I am running Snow Leopard. Shift N doesn't work, media keys don't work, driver is horrible, etc.Keyboard is on it's way back to Macally.
I bought this in March 2004. It worked great for the first couple of months. Then started to require a reboot once in a while and eventually stopped working. I called the warranty hotline, after more than an hour of trouble shooting he agreed that the product is bad and needs to be replaced. However, I was expected to pay for the shipping which was an additional $14.99. The new piece which I got worked for only a couple of weeks before going bad. I do not want to spend another $14.99 for shipping or something being sold at $30. Very bad, I would recommend buying something more reliable.
There is no way to calibrate it and it suffers fron axis problems. Logitech support is non existant.
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.
This is totally useless. I bought four of them so I would have one at home, one at work, one in my bag and one for a friend. I am not convinced they actually work at all. The LED turns on when plugged in but none of them charge my ipod 5.5 or iphone 3G. They seem to work with my friends ipod mini second gen. The prongs are poorly designed and fall out of whatever electrical outlet you plug them into, the cord is too short for my liking (I know that is personal preference, but I thought it worth mentioning).
The right ear speaker stopped working after about 3 months and I hardly ever used them. Just junk.
While ink is needed for me to print this email, that I cannot do as this order has never arrived.
As I do a considerable amount of traveling, I thought that I would treat myself to some incredible headphones to use with my ipod and treo. Researching the market, the product description can lead one to see these earphones as a real possibility.The reality is that the design is quite bulky and not discrete to wear, in short, geeky looking. The sound lacks any kind of richness that one would expect from a premium earphone. God bless the 30-day money back guarantee ;-)
This product works pretty well except for the fact that any photo I try to upload, it complains that it's 'bad'. After scorging the net, I found that if I bring it in to Photoshop and Save for Web, then it all works fine....but what if I didn't have Photoshop? That single issue is enough for me to only give this 2 stars. After all, for those non-graphically inclined, it would render the product useless.Also, the language options, leave much to be desired (what's with no East Asian character support?)
The issue both times was that the WAP functionality was not working at all. The test light was on steadily. The replacement unit did not work at first, then I upgraded to firmware v1.2 and it did work. A day later I upgraded to firmware v1.4.2 and the test light again would not go off (i.e. as far as the implications for the WAP component, it said &quot;AP is now rebooting&quot; forever).The non WAP components worked fine.It looks like basic unit testing is not performed on these routers as they leave the factory in China. It boggles my mind that such simple tests as powering on the unit and watching thetest light are not being done and retailers are shipping defective routers. In my opinion there is a bug in the firmwarebut instead of getting a fix, you're more likely to get a RMA number.The support lines were unreachable in the first week of 09/2003.&quot;Due to heavy call volume we cannot answer at this time, try again later&quot; was a message I heard at least thrice at different times of the day/evening. 24/7 support is being handled in India and the quality of the lines, as well as the competence of the staff leave much to be desired. I've worked in the areas of networking (including routers, switches, etc.) for over 10 years, and from the support calls I gather that 1st level support lack even basic understanding of this product. They did not even ask me to reset the unit to factory defaults, and sounded upset that I've tried to upgrade the firmware (as if this is proscribed)!!I am not a happy customer.
Researched so much over companion II , not worth for $ u r spending...i wud say...
the ear buds dont have good bass, I know they are earbuds but the range on these are limited. Okay
Being one who really doesn't like the arm strap MP3 player holders, This holder for the m series is a great device. But, it's fragile and becoming hard to find. The price for this belt clip holder was great, until the rubber part the plastic clip stays in failed. This took all of two weeks.Figure this is a fluke because, on the last two, it was the plastic clip itself that broke.The shipping price, however, is another matter. It doubled the price for this holder. Ouch!
If you talk to Dell Support for help in upgrading your sytem from XP to Windows 7 they will give you this as a solution. I tried and it certainly is not. They write their own drivers for most network adaptors like Intel etc. but haven't written updated drivers for Windows 7. It appears they just want to sell you a new PC.
When i first got the sub two of the wiring harness came off. Also was a first time user of a DVC sub and the terminals aren't labeled at all. After about two weeks of having it installed in my car it blew. I would not recommend this sub now i'm having to save money for another sub. I'm going for a Kicker this time. It's cheap and thats the only good thing about it. spend a bit more for something that is quality.
I got three different colors from Citi (7 ft model)They were NOT as pictured.Instead of a very flexible snagfree tab, they had a tiny hard nob in its place.Much harder to release ... it did release though.No markings of any sort stating that they were Cables to Go.I have others that are Cables to go and they were as pictured with a flexible snagfree tab that worked great.Bottom line is that Citi sent a different item, the Cables to go as pictured are great.
If you are buying this for wireless connectivity, don't. It doesn't work. The connections are temperamental and totally unreliable. Otherwise it's fine.
I see all these problems in previous posts and it happens to me, too:1. If you use cable modem (my modem is the newest Motorola surfboard): It drops and reconnects every 2-3 minutes. It's annoying since I need to login everything again. If you use DSL it's OK.2. It's now dead after 3 months. Try 192.168.2.1 to access control panel and it will take SEVERAL MINUTES to bring it up. Did soft and hard reset but no luck. My network is wired and hasn't changed for a year. So it has nothing to do with my WAN service or wireless noises. Tech support just keeps telling me nonsense like that. (I have 3 windows computer and 1 linux server hooked to it, maybe I "overloaded" it?)3. No firmware update in 2 years. A lot of bugs there. e.g. Needs reset from time to time; DHCP lease time is a joke (it always lease the lowest possible IP to you/never remembers your last IP)Overall, stay away from any Belkin products except power cords or CD jewel cases. They are not serious network equipment maker. Don't buy even if it's free after rebate. Get a more reliable LinkSys, NetGear, D-Link... whatever.
This product was great when I first got it. Everything worked fine. It is easy to operate and downloading music to it is a snap. After about a week, I noticed that battery life started to get shorter and shorter. Also when I recharge it, the mp3 player will be saying that is completely charge but when I would try to use it the charge will drop to halfway charged. I tried three different chargers and it still does the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could send it back I would because I am tired of having to constantly recharge this thing!!!!!!!!!
memory feature doesn't work, sounds a loud 'chirp' constantly after one month of use.
I made the stupid mistake of replacing my first one with a second one of the same make, namely this model.Within a year I have gone through two of these printers and they are simply the worst printer out there.I have a friend with the same printer with the same problems.If you're in the market for a printer, avoid this one.
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.
Out of the box, this thing instantly impresses. Looks beautiful, feels good in your hand... the copper is pure, these guys did not skimp. We are talking about generous amounts of the most exceptional copper that has been mined from the Earth on the inside, copper laced with fine tin on the outside. You can feel the whole perfect data delivery package pulsing through the fluoropolymer casing. Need to use it outside? Relax: the fluoropolymer material will battle rain, wind, snow and anything else nature can throw at it with ABSOLUTELY NO LOSS of data. No noise will pierce this beautiful armor, no jitter or ripple... nor will time ravage the Denon AKDL1. Best of all, this 59 inch sweetheart will plug seamlessly into any electronic or organic orifice known to man. It even can be used to connect two inanimate objects that exist only in one's own mind and send them careening through a tunnel of filth and sorrow to emerge unscathed on the other side. Plug this into an animal and experience evolution first unfolding slowly... like a beautiful flower... before erupting into a dazzling display of magical lights and indescribable, incomprehensible glory that will leave you weeping with joy. Drag it across a barren patch of soil and see green grass rise up and hungrily lean towards the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable. Place it in the ocean and watch the surface roil as the sky opens and begins to lift millions of tons of water into the stratosphere in mere seconds. Amazing!Unfortunately, extended exposure to this cable first leads to mild Megaloblastic Anemia, then Curdled Intestine Syndrome... and finally: Lightning Discharge from your pores resulting in severe bleeding.You can forget about reaping the rewards of listening to 24bit/192kHz audio if you aren't using this cable, yes, but if you use this you and your love ones will be placed in great peril.For that reason I sadly cannot recommend the Denon AKDL1.
I just installed one of these for a friend and in the instructions Brother tells you that you must use the cartridge before the expiration date on the cartridge package or six months after you place it into the machine.This means that if the machine has been on the store's shelf for a while your will have to replace the cartridge before it is empty.This also means that you should not purchase additional cartridges so that you can quickly replace the cartridge when it is empty because your backup cartridge also has at least the same expiration date.I would not buy this for anyone that might run into this cartridge expiration issue during a crisis such as getting out a term paper for college or a business offer or presentation at the last minute. You know how things go - it will expire exactly when you need it the most!!!!I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT....
...I might be able to give these more stars. I can't comment on the sound quality because these just don't fit well enough to tell. There's no hope of my using them on my runs. I really don't think my ears are unusually small, but if you have large ears you might go ahead and try them.
You cannot count on HP quality. If you get a good one, this product is fine (or so I assume based on positive reviews). I wasn't so lucky and just completely wasted my money.Pro's: easy to set up as network printerCon's: print quality is horrendous (even at the highest print quality settings), almost unreadable; it's exceptionally slow too.This printer is not usable! Very frustrating.
Number pad is very large and not very portable.Originally purchased to use with a laptop computer, but was too bulky to use.Mouse was fine
I ordered 2 black screaming meanies but I was shipped 2 green screaming meanies. I would appreciate the picture accurately reflecting the product that they ship to me. This product costs roughly $26 per item, but there were alternative options available to me online of green screaming meanie's that cost $16 each. I was going to purchase those, but I decided to pay a little bit extra to get the black one as shown in the picture above. Unfortunately they sent me the wrong item!!
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 will start by saying the 2 stars is only because the picture is amazing when it works. The rest of it is abolutely 0 stars.First off the set broke in early February. It started shutting itself down due to a false lamp temperature problem immediately after booting up. Ok that happens, things break. This is where the nightmare begins.2 weeks after I report it to Mitsubishi to get it serviced, an authorized agent shows up without any tools or parts, not a good sign. Then I am told by said service tech. that I needed a new light engine and lamp and that I would have to fax them a copy of my proof of purchase so they could order the parts. About a week later after not hearing anything I called the servicer who told me the parts should have been in. I called Mits. to find out what the deal was and was told the parts were backordered. I waited 5 days to see when the parts would be in and was told they did not get a part number from the servicer. I asked if they had no part number how could they tell me they were backordered.Good ?. So a month and a half of hassle later, the service center comes out again...and hour and a half late mind you, again no tools, no parts and looks at the TV again and tells me it needs a light engine and a lamp..no kidding. That was Friday the 6th of April, 2 months after it broke. So I called Mits today , Monday the 9th of April and have spoken to 3 more unknowledgable customer-non-service reps from Bangledesh or wherever, and was told I needed to fax a copy of my proof of purchase just before she rattled off where I bought it(Electronics Expo) when I bought it and the model number. I told them I already did all this a month and a half ago, you know what I need, please get my warrantied TV fixed, its been 2 months. I have now sat on hold as I type for over an hour. So like I said , great TV when it works, but if it breaks, hold on to your hat because you'll be in for a long frustrating ride.Update , Aug 22 2007. Just a note that I upgraded to 3 stars because as I said now that it works again, it is an amazing picture. I did take me 2 months to get it fixed, alot of frustration and ribbing from the boys at work, but we made it through. If it breaks stay on them, I think it was a common failure in the light engine, hopefully Mits. worked it out. It is great while it works.
Out of 50 discs, I found eight bad ones that would not record. I am going back to Amazon-basics,AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)for future orders. In the past all 100 discs have been OK, with no bad ones.
Does not hold a charge. Comparing the weight of this battery to my real Sony battery, this battery is a fraction of the weight.
The reason this got a one is because you could get the Palm IIIxe for the same price. I first got a visor delux and from the start I realized problems, first you can not upgrade the system(but you can with the Palm IIIxe). Secondly, the blocky shape can get annoying(where as the Palm IIIxe has a nice smooth and rounded shape). The modules are such a pain, I mean we paid enough for the unit, now we need modules? The Visor dulex is a great unit, there's no doubt about that, but why get that when you could have the much better Palm IIIxe, or the TRGpro. This is just a warning, this is not worth the money, get the Palm IIIxe, you'll be sorry if you don't. By the way, Palm makes much better add ons for thier products, and service just isn't quite the same with handspring. I switched to the Palm IIIxe for the reasons above, I don't think I need any other explaination.
I've been buying Sennheiser products for about 13 years and have never been disappointed. Unfortunately, i can't say this any more after having used the CX300-B.The sound quality is pathetic: tinny verging on scratchy, weak weak bass, and very narrow range. I've compared the sound to a 15.99 sony set and this is far inferior. As an aside, cord length will be an issue if you like a little distance between you and your laptop/player. I realize these are cheaper than buds selling in the 70$ + range, but even at this price, it's extremely disappointing. I'm surprise Senn put their name on this. Bump up your budget and go with a set of v-moda or a higher range (Senn bud if there is one).
The CD player quit working after only five months.
Had to send it back to Klipsch TWICE! The sub keeps going out. Finally went to Logitech to get a system that would work reliably for more than a month.
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.
The headband has no padding and after a few minutes of wearing, these headphones get very uncormfortable due to the hard plastic being in contact with the top of your head even if you move it forward or back. Unless you are sideshow bob, dont go near these!
I wanted a wireless keyboard because I use my television as my monitor. And I wanted to be able to sit on my couch and check emails and such. Too bad I can't do that. You have to constantly hit the function key if you want to use half the letter keys. It gets really annoying. I would definetly not recommend this to a friend or a enemy.
No good luck for me. I get nothing out of this antenna. I've tried all places and angles I could possibly place the antenna, but only three extremely fuzzy channels showed up.
Although this is not the EXACT Apex model that I own, it is very similar, and after having problems with mine I decided to log on and see if anyone else had reported similar problems as mine. And, to little suprise, they had. From the moment I first played a DVD on the player, it made THE MOST annoying vibrqating sound that continued for the entire movie. At one point it became so loud, that I could no longer hear my movie over it! Eventually, however, that seemed to stop, although it would occassionally still make sound. Now, after only a few months, the player repeatedly displays: NO DISC each time a disc is placed inside. To make it worse, the APEX Help Hotline offered no help. After waiting on hold for over 30 minutes, I was instructed that it may be broken (Duh!) and that if I wanted to have it fixed I would be required to send it in for a labor charge of ... + shipping charges. That's more than ... of what I payed for the thing! My suggestion is that you skip APEX and spend that extra ... on a better brand.
This is the second remote I have purchased made by "Universal". The first one (MX500)I was very happy with until my son dropped it for the 30'th time and it finally died. I purchased this one because I liked the look of it better, and the price was about the same. I wish I would have ordered another MX500. The buttons on this one feel cheap when depressing. There is a little resistance, then it clicks down. Not smooth operation like the other. The down button doesn't work every click either. I had to program a different button so it would work consistantly.
I purchased three of these as gifts at another retailer and will be returning two (I didn't save the package for the first one, so I guess I'm stuck with it). You have to be fairly skilled with computers (I am...but the intended recipients are not) to install the software, especially since I had to call tech support and download updated software off of their site after the included software (for Windows XP) didn't work and gave me a strange error message obviously written by someone who doesn't speak English. The tech support people were easy to reach by phone and very friendly, but they gave quick answers and did not stay on the phone with me while I tried their solutions, so I had to make several calls. Then it took me about 20 more minutes to figure out how to get the software to start. I did finally manage to get the photos loaded after about an hour of total work. The finished product is decent, and it's a wonderful concept, but I will search and wait for a digital photo keychain that is MUCH more user-friendly.
I bought 2 of these for the new ipad(iPad 3). One for me and one for my child. These are both going back. They smell like strong chemical. I can deal with that. But the magnets do not activate the new iPad at all. It is not a smart cover at all. Very disappointed with description.Also, the red is not cherry red like it looks on the screen. It is definitely dark brownish red. But wait, there is more...there is no sheen whatsoever like in the alternate pix. It is completely not shiny and has micro pebble like texture, not smooth like the pictures.The fit is ok for the new iPad, other than the top cover slightly not lying flat and the stereo holes not matching at all(completely covered...completely misaligned).
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 have virtually the same case for a Tungsten E2 and a Tungsten TX. On the positive side, they seem to do a good job of protecting the Palm by completely enclosing it. The double hinge design allows one to fold the front cover all the way to the back of the device to get it out of the way. And the completely smooth outside makes it slip easily into a pocket (though it would also slip out of a shirt pocket easily).Now for the flaws. First, you have to hinge the Palm forward to get at the stylus or to push the power button. Helpful hint--there's some freeware out there called "PowerBtn" that will remap a button of your choice into a power button. Next, the case really, really interferes with any cables (power, sync, earphones) attached to the Palm; you almost have to remove the Palm from the case if anything is plugged in. Third, it's a bit bigger than it really needs to be. The resulting size of the Tungsten E2 case is OK, but that for the Tungsten TX is too big. But the real Achilles heel is that the case is held closed by a very thin tab of plastic that has broken on both of my cases, one of which is only a couple months old. When this breaks, the case doesn't stay closed, and due to the double hinge design this results in the front cover hitting the palm itself which could scratch it. Just looking at the design makes one wonder why Palm ever thought it wouldn't break.I could live with the other problems but the inadequate snap renders this product unacceptable.
Originally I wanted a line out for my klipsh promedia 2.1 for my toshiba satellite u200 which apparently, this does not provide.I tried it with my IEMs (UE SuperFi 5 Pro) and I get lots of hiss throughout the volume range when using with IEMs. The onboard (soundmax integrated digital hd audio) sound has basically no noise. No idea why the TBAAM is so bad.Software sucks too. Once you install it in one usb port, you can't move it to another port without reinstalling the software. This is the only usb device I've ever had do this. Seriously.
when i received my HD 515, I was excited, but after the initial test listen, I was not too happy.overall speaking, the sound is good, but it's not good enough to worth almost 80 bux.here is my detailed review:1. high frequency response - good crisp sound, but it lacks detail and sound stage. the high notes sound "flat" and definitly not audiophile sound quality.2. mid - good, but not great. the notes sounds sort of chopped up on mid-high frequencies. it lacks clarity and detail.3. low frequency / bass response - the bass respons is not tight, and it sounds rather "loose." I tuned the low frequency (45 - 120) to +6 db for testing and the bass started to break up.4. workmanship and build quality: i had the headphone for just a few weeks, and i found the connector is poorly constructed. the sound often go out in one ear, and if i jerk the cable, the sound will come back. the entire headphone is platic, and it doesn't look too durable.bottom line. it's a good headphone, but i think i can get the same quality with a 40 dollar sony or JVC. this headphone in my opinion is over-priced and not so good sound quality.not recommended.
Get used to it. You're going to get that message a lot. Even though the paper tray is stacked with fresh paper just waiting for your print job. And the company's troubleshooting won't help. I now keep a legal pad beneath the paper so the stack is high enough to register on the printer's sensor.What do you expect for $100?
I purchased the Midland 75-822 in August and have used it on several group motorcycle rides as a road captain. I mounted the unit in a RAM mount and have a 3-foot top-load antenna. Range is generally less than 1-mile with any terrain or ground interference. That is okay for knowing when the group has separated due to traffic, stop-lights or a breakdown, and lets my tailgunner advise of situations at the back of the group.From the beginning this unit had a loud static sound about every 10-seconds. Another review with video shows this problem and says it is from a defect in the battery saver circuit. I have returned the unit to Midland, and I will update later after hopefully receiving a properly working unit. The noise made the unit unpleasant to use, and disrupted conversations. I wish I would have known this was a manufacturing defect earlier so I could have returned the unit through Amazon during the 30 day return period. Hopefully this review will help someone else.In addition to the defect in the transceiver, my mobile adapter failed after only four uses. I diagnosed the problem as no-continuity in the adapter ground. I disassembled the cigarette-adapter plug and saw that the negative wire had broken and was no-longer attached to the spring-steel grounding strip. To make the unit serviceable, I stripped the (solid-core) wire 1/4 inch and re-soldered it to the strip. When I inquired about a replacement with Midland I got the following reply. Midland clearly does not care about the fact the unit was defective, and that its design is inherently prone to failure in a high vibration environment. (If your adapter fails and the fuse is okay, a broken wire or solder joint is very likely the cause)."Unless the unit was repaired by an authorized midland dealer any modifications or repairs made voids the warranty. You will need to contact sales regarding the purchase of a replacement. Thank you."Sincerely,StephanieGMRS/LMR Warranty claim coordinatorMidland Radio Corporation5900 Parretta DriveKansas City, Missouri 64120
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.
2 units and several new bios chips later I returned it. It is a very large useless product.
This piece of junk doesn't work with USB add-on cards and canon (and this retailer) doesn't tell you that until you buy the item and read the fine print in the box. Poor tech support from Canon. Macintosh buyers beware- stay away from this product.
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.
My Got my laptop from Staples some time back. I ran perfact for first few months and then it started overheating. I called up the customer service and they said that it's normal for their laptop!!! I was amazed coz it gets so hot that you can't keep it on your laps and it turns itself off every 30 min.After some time I decided to format my hard drive and my backup recovery CD didn't worked. I call up customer service again and paid around $20 for shipping and got it in mail within 10 days. Guess what, this CD doesn't work either. I called them again and they said I'll have to either buy the same CD again or ship laptop to them for repair. They will not send me a replacement/exchange CD for their mistake.I decided to go ahead and buy all the software my self and its working fine except that it still overheat and Battery life has gone down to 12 min???I am looking forward to sell it and buy a good laptop with nice review. Please buy this laptop only if you are getting it at throw away price and you are willing to accept some defects in laptop!!!By the way, the good thing about the baby is its nice looking, small and very lightweight.Hope it helps to someone!!!
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
This works only for a short while....not nearly as good as the panasonic battery...pay more and get the real thing...If you just want a battery to work while the original is being charged then this works.Otherwise it does not. I would not pruchase again.
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.
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.
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.
Hard drive died shortly after 1 year warranty period. Won't power up at all anymore. I could probably swap drives to another enclosure, but I have backups that I'll use instead.Also, the power light on the drive is very bright, which makes it unsuitable for use in a home theater environment with dim lighting.This is my last Iomega drive purchase.
Did not work very good it would say it was open when I had it shut and the hole screen would go white after 20 mins
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 expensive transmitter after reading several good reviews, and was very pleased with the quality of the sound. However, the sound would come out only on speakers on the right side of the car. I tried moving the socket in lots of different ways, and occasionally I got it to work. I tried using the transmitter in several different cars, and the same problem occurred. Eventually I found out a way to make it work, which was to quickly remove the transmitter from the car lighter while the ipod was playing, put it back in and then turn on the ipod. But after messing with the accessory so many times, a part screwed off and now I can't get it to work at all. Hopefully you won't encounter the same issue. The bottom line is, the quality of the sound is great but not worth the hassle.
The iTalk Pro does not work (yet) with IPod touch. Griffin is waiting for Apple to unlock the iPod touch. Write to Apple and implore them to get busy with the next system upgrade so I can start using my iTalk Pro. Thanks!
just want to make this point clear. It produces heavy noise even when the cord is slightly touched (for example when your finger touches it or the cord moves against your clothing), so it's only for use when you don't stand or sit there totally still (for example on board a plane). Use when walking is not acceptable to me, not to mention exercise.
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.
Pros:Arrived fast in perfect condition.Cons:A complete piece of garbage that I smashed to bits with a sledehammer.Don't be cheap and buy a better model.
Something you should also consider when buying this is that it comes with the starter toner cartridges which have half the toner of the ones you normally buy. These toner cartridges go for around $130.00+ a piece (they have 4 seperate cartridges in each printer, black, cyan, magenta, blue, for a total of around 400.00+ more if you need all 4) so in a short period of time you will be spending hundreds of dollars more on this printer.Brother should have the full toner cartridges in this unit when you purchase it.
I looked at the price and forgot to read the info. It doesn't work with an iPOD nano without some type of adapter. I didn't go through the trouble of figuring out what type of adapter that was...A friend suggested that I get the Belkin, because it has better transmission anyway. I went to Best Buy that day, bought it for about $85, and it works perfectly. It charges my iPOD in the cigarette lighter, too, and it works with ALL iPODs, so your friends can plug theirs in too during long car rides.Just go to Best Buy.
I really, really wanted this to work. I had previously purchased the SonicRio Digital Media Receiver ... but as the reviewers point out, this is no longer a supported product, and when my device crapped out on me, I was stuck.So I had been eagerly awaiting this product, hoping that a more reliable, trust-worthy vendor would do a better job with a networked MP3 receiver. Sadly, this was not the case.This is very similar in design to the SonicBlue (with the exception of photo viewing and TV UI as opposed to embedded LCD screen.) Otherwise, many of the flaws pointed out in the review for the SonicBlue apply here as well:"1. You MUST run THEIR software on your server.2. You MUST log in ( and stay logged in)to the server for their software to work (it SHOULDN'T, but does!).3. They don't pay any attention to Track Numbers on an album. It always plays in ALPHA order. "These may seem minor, but they are a real pain. Example: you need to keep your PC on (and not in standby or hibernation, either) for the system to work. I don't like having to run 2 flights downstairs to my office to make sure my PC isn't hibernating in order to listen music on my stereo.Other flaws: the "server" software was very basic and poorly designed -- it wouldn't keep my preferences for where to look for music, so this needed to be specified each time. They take the HP approach of making something "simple", but they remove all control and provide no documentation for the server software. This might be fine if everything ran perfectly, but when you run into problems, you're hosed. The documentation for the receiver itself is adequate, but the "Troubleshooting" section didn't address any of my problems (below).Finally, though, the fatal flaw was that it just plain didn't work. I think the problem was that I had too many MP3s (20GB+) and too many pictures (30GB+)for it to handle. Anytime I started the server software on the PC or turned on the EN5000 Receiver, it would start "synchronizing", and take anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour to complete. Often, it would just hang up entirely in the "synchronization" process.I hooked up the device to my work laptop which had only a few albums worth of music and a dozen or so pictures, and it synched more quickly, but still failed to perform as promised. It would frequently hang up, or it would show me the title of the song or picture but nothing else -- no music, no thumbnails, no actual image.I tried troubleshooting my problems with HP tech support, but I found that I knew way more about the product than they did. In their defense, it is a new product, but still, it was very frustrating talking to someone who obviously was just reading from a script and had no idea what they were talking about --30 minutes on hold, 30 minutes of explaining the problem, then the following exchange...HP Tech: "Let's see, let's see, 'no sound' -- OK, here it is. First, check and make sure all your cables are connected and the power is on"Me: "AAARGH!!! I JUST TOLD YOU THAT IT WAS DISPLAYING THE TRACK INFORMATION, SO IT'S OBVIOUSLY ON AND CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER! THINK! WORK WITH ME!"Please, HP, invest a little more in customer care and technician training.If the product works for you as advertised, congratulations. I hope it does, and you'll probably be very pleased. However, just be aware that this is a new product that looks like it was slapped together very quickly. You might want to wait or go with a more low-tech solution.Good luck.
I really was excited to get this unit. I had planned to have it for my upcoming travel. I got it on time. I unpacked it and the instructions were easy to read and understand. I plugged the unit into my usb port and noted the easy to read display, very clear and good definition.I set my timer for 2 hours as it said to charge it before use. Came back when the timer dinged and unplugged it and turned it on , nothing, reread the instructions and tried again, nothing.I thought perhaps the port was bad on the laptop. CHANGED laptops and plugged it into the new laptop and the screen on the unit was dark. Charged it for 30 minutes. Unplugged it and tried to turn it on. NOTHING. I have had 3 different usb mp3 players and they are all the same it appears. Shabby.I will take my IPOD with me instead, I urge you to look for a higher dollar unit. This is trash and that is where it is now.Terrance L Smith
The Belkin USB Videobus is a cable designed to transfer video from analog camcorders and vcr's to your computer.This version is for Macintosh computers only but there is a PC version available as well. The cable itself seems well made and the Videoshop 4.5 software that comes with it is fairly simple though somewhat limited. The problem lies with the claims made on the package. Although it does a good job of capturing video at the postage stamp size so commonly used on the internet any attempt to get a larger image results in a very poor pixilated image. Even still images captured at the somewhat larger size of 640x480 are too pixilated to be of much use. If what you are looking for is a simple way to capture short videoclips for webpages and e-mail then you might find the Videobus useful. You should also know that if you are thinking about saving your home movies back to videotape after working on them then think again as you will need to have a videocard installed in your computer. Also make sure your Mac has OS 8.6 or higher , a USB port, and is at least 250MHZ or faster! Good Luck!!
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.
It worked once when first connected and then it self destructed. I get nothing but static. Static on every station option. Static on every IPOD setting. This FM Transmitter is a big, big disappointment.
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.
This DVD player was a gift for my daughter. She was thrilled for a while. Thie DVD player was used MAX 10 times when it stopped being able to read the disks. Every disk I put in, it could not read. I tried to clean the disk but, the cleaning disk could not be read either. JUNK! It's a cute player but for electronics, stick with a better brand!!!
When my Microsoft Sidewinder finally gave out, I needed to find a replacement for my Battlezone (I/II/TRO) and Flight Sim X PC addiction, since that make/model joystick was no longer available. The Logitech looked similar, and had the same basic functions - even tho I didn't like the button under the thumb grip ... but it started to input a slight right turn (X-axis) on its own after a week or two. I tried setting a dead zone but that didn't work, and I resorted to decreasing axis sensitivity within the game. I thought that was lame, but then it completely locked into a full left turn, which made it totally worthless! I tried unplugging/rebooting, but it was shot, after using it for only about 3 weeks.
Bought two of these monitors from New Egg in Dec 2009. on April 8th, one monitor started flashing like a strobe light. That's when I found all the other reviews with the same issues.This Monitor is excellent.The three year warrantee is excellent.I called Samsung, spoke with a customer service rep, then completed the information on their web page.I uploaded my receipt from New Egg and it automatically generated a UPS ship label for me.Brought it into UPS store, $40 to pack it (obviously, had I kept the original packaging it would have been free, so I can't complain).They received it on April 13th and shipped it back to me on April 14th.This is not a reconditioned model, it is my same bezel, I recognize a small mark in the monitor from where it rubs against a shelf when pivoting.One day turn around, and back on my computer desk in a week. NOW THAT's SERVICE!!!!I gave it one star to put this review in with the others of the same rank.Don't hesitate. The monitor is amazingly awesome, both for reading CT scans and PC gaming.The three year warrantee was honored without question or hesitation, and there was no wait for arefurbished model, they just fixed this one.Highly recommend.
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. :)
Wow! I suffered with this thing for 3 days before I gave up and returned it, I bought a Gigafast EE-400R Router instead and most of my problems dissapeared.Bad things about this "Network Everywhere" router:1. Runs Hot2. Internet is very slow, 2wice as slow as without this router!!3. Tech support hours are limited and are a long distance #4. Didnt work with Secure sites like Hotmail (Ok neither did Gigafast router at first because of Earthlink's MTU settings but the very able tech support helped me there.)If you are having difficulty with secure sites Like hotmail or Yahoo mailtry this :4. change the MTU1 PPPoE client value from 1500 to "1000", and click SAVE...
I purchased the visor deluxe and found it to be a handy tool until one day it dropped lightly on a carpeted floor within its case. This happened about one week after the purchase. The LCD screen shattered rendering it useless. I contacted the company and they warrant all parts EXCEPT the LCD screen for one year. I own many electronic products, which do not break when dropped lightly on the ground. It is for this reason that I cannot recommend the Visor. They need to make a more durable product at the prices they are charging.
i wasted several hours to make it work.spanish stations worked great,rest not.this is so tiny (cheep)i was suprised i worked at all.
I bought this one after looking forever after my first one died.The overall sound quality is great I have to admit,and nope... is doesn't skip either.Everything was going great until it just suddenly stopped working after one year of having it.I tried everything! New batteries,another CD etc. Nothing brought this walkman back to life.I wasn't even rough with it.I don't normally even work out with mine either.All in all,save your money.It might look appealing to the eye but,it really doesn't last that's for sure!
When I first got them, they seemed great - they took out 100% of all the noise around me. The in-ear design cancels high frequencies, the circuit kills low frequencies, and the music covers everything in between.Now for the bad - they get a little uncomfortable after a while, and shortly after I bought them, the stupid volume knob started to have problems. Sometimes the left channel would drop out completely, other times, both channels would dissapear - I pulled out the soldering Iron last night and bypassed the knob. They are still uncomfortable, and the circuit box is always in the way, but at least they work again.
Gave this as a gift. Finally, recipient confessed that unit failed and has been waiting for repair for over 3 months. Unit is at authorized service center since. Toshiba knows that some part is deficient but never made recall. Keep away. It works for a bit and then fails and their after market support is the worst. Why take a chance? As a gift it was an embarrassment. Instead of giving something to enjoy, it resulted in an unimaginable problem for the recipients to take care of. Toshiba could not care less even though they know the specific component is a problem.Go SONY or something else.
The 520+ &quot;works&quot;... for the most part. However, ithas a fundamental software bug that causes an NMI memoryparity error on shutdown causing your computer to freezewith a &quot;blue screen&quot; and error message. There is no wayout of the freeze unless you unplug the computer.For Compaq's they have a workaround to their bug. You may...may... might be able to workaround their bug by diddling yoursystem BIOS (always a fun adventure unless you botch up a keystroke). For HP (and possibly others) there is no workaround. You are stuck. Repeated emails to D-Link have yielded nothing, which says something about there customer &quot;service&quot;.Stay away from D-Link unless you like pulling the powerplug in and out on your computer. Poor, buggy software and NOcustomer service.Use and install at your own significant risk.
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!!
It works fine, but the multitude of stations that are loaded onto your ipod are annoying. if you leave the ipod playing on browse, it will &quot;play&quot; a station, thereby changing it so that the transmittor will stop working until you re-program it. I use the transmittor that radio shack sells and it works perfectly, albeit it is a little bulkier.
Some background to judge my comments against: I have owned 7 laptops over the years, all from the high end of what was available at the time of purchase. I was looking to replace my travel computer, a 5-year old Fujitsu Lifebook with 256k RAM and a 20 GB hard drive--nice in its time, but now slow, with a hard drive too small to hold my Itunes library, no built-in wireless capability, and a dead battery.This VAIO seemed perfect--same size as the Lifebook, very lightweight, long battery life, nice screen for watching DVDs in my hotel room, and enough hard drive capacity for Itunes, ebooks, and work-related programs and documents. I was a little concerned that a Core Solo with 1 GB RAM wouldn't be enough for Vista, but as a customer of Sony for over 25 years, I believed they stood for quality, and would not sell a product that did not perform adequately.Unfortunately, while the Vaio looks beautiful, it performs abysmally. FOUR MINUTES to boot up and open the Control Panel or Internet Explorer. And this was before installing Norton, or any programs or files. The Lifebook accomplished the same tasks in half that time--I was comparing them side-by-side, along with my 13-inch HP laptop, which was the best performer of all.While I was explaining my reason for return at the Sony Style store, another salesman overheard and said "Well you know 1GB isn't enough to operate a TX proficiently." Yes, I just found that out. Unfortunately, it cost me a $300 restocking fee, and I am now a former Sony customer.
In short, save your money. I've tried this antenna with both a DTV box, as well as with a digital TV with native tuner, and both times the results were frustrating. I placed the antenna near a window with direct sight lines to our local affiliates' antennae, most of them less than 3 miles away on a mountain top. The results were all over the board, with highly variable signal strength and regular pixelation and loss of signal.On a whim, I spent an extra $5 on an small, low-profile "winged" RCA antenna at walmart (also available at Amazon, the RCA ANT1050) and it made a WORLD of difference. All the channels are clear and consistent, and no more fiddling with 4 feet of rabbit ears that require near-constant repositioning.Rabbit ears are simply a design relic--there are too many better, lower-profile, easier designs out there today.
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.
How to start...This review would have been 5 stars until just 10 months into its life the damn TV stopped working. It seemed to happen overnight. I was watching TV fine one night and the next day I went to turn the TV on and I crapped my pants. The fan came on and the green power LED lit up just like normal, but the screen never came on. Instead the fan shut off and the green LED turned to red and started blinking.The only positive thing I can say is Sony support was very helpful. Not a long wait on the telephone and the person I spoke with seemed sympathetic. She referred me to an official Sony repair store and I have an appointment to get it fixed.Luckily the TV broke before the 1 year parts/labor warranty ended. I expected better quality from Sony...something that would not break down in 10 months. Hopefully Sony will extend the warranty since they had to fix it. I will keep my fingers crossed though.
Sound and quality are really great but after 1 month of use the display has stopped functionong. Therefore, I don't know what channel I am on or what channel I am tuning to.
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.
I purchased this laptop in August 2003 as a freshman in College, so this was the first laptop I ever got. Initially, I was really amazed with the machine as it ran smoothly and also has a vast amount of battery life (approx 6 hours). However, 10 months later, it started to get extremely hot and made buzzing sounds. Finally, it crashed. I called TOSHIBA and they only went through safe-mode procedures with me, which ultimately did NOT work since I was unable to boot the computer anyway, so they directed me to a local Toshiba Service Provider. They fixed my laptop under warranty, however, the battery life dropped significantly from 6 hours to 3 hours after this repair.My 1-year warranty expired and I purchased another 2 years. LUCKILY enough for me, though, because 6 months later, the hard drive crashed AGAIN right after the same symptoms: over-heating and buzzing sounds coming from the hard drive. Like before, they claimed that it was over-heated and may have been due to virus/spyware. So, after that, I made SURE I went through proper ways of protecting my computer by having the most up-to-date addition of Norton Anti-virus -- checking my computer at least once a week on windows AS WELL AS safemode. I also had spyware protection and checked my computer at least once a week (these procedures were done previously as well, but since both occasions claimed that it was due to a "virus", this time i MADE SURE i was going through very careful and proper procedures). On top of that, I also bought a "chill mat" to cool my laptop and prevent it from overheating (as they claimed this was my problem as well which lead to it crashing). I did everything to protect my computer.Finally, a year later, it crashed ONCE AGAIN. This is the third time in under 3 years it has crashed and it has DEFINITELY not been a pleasantful experience especially at the convenience of a University student. I called Toshiba who ONCE AGAIN directed me to a Toshiba distributor. AGAIN, they merely replaced the HARD DRIVE, however, once I took it home, it said a component in windows was missing, so I had to take it back to the store again. This time, they claimed it was the whole MOTHERBOARD and had to replace EVERYTHING. It is currently still in the store.Numerous times, I have claimed to Toshiba due to the amount of times I have had problems with this laptop, I wanted them to repalce it for a new one instead of replacing the hard drive which seemingly crashes every 6-10 months on average. However, they refuse and claim that warranty only fixes the components that are effected. Because my laptop has had the same problem OVER and OVER again, replacing it this often is VERY frustarting and INCONVENIENT and they SHOULD'VE just given me a new one.While reading the other reviews, I must say that I am sharing the SAME experience which leads to ONE conclusion...... this laptop is HORRIBLE!!!! Please don't even CONSIDER purchasing this laptop, or any TOSHIBA laptop at that -- unless, of course, you want to experience constant hardware difficulties and Toshiba representatives who brush away a consistent problem.
This enclosure stinks. It's a pain to assemble, hard drive hardly fits. Wires around fan get stuffed up in back and caught in fan, making unit very loud. It's also slow. I've used a few enclosures in my time. and this is the worst. do not buy.
This worked okay for about 6 months, then when my zune wouldn't charge in the car anymore, I thought the problem was with the zune. I hooked the zune up to my computer and realized it wasn't the zune, it was the car charger. Then, I found if I wiggled it and held it "just so" in the cigarette lighter, it might work, until I hit a bump in the road. And it wasn't the cigarette lighter, because other devices worked just fine. So would I recommend this product - uh, NO.
After reading all of the reviews, I decided on the S800 to go along with my new 3.3 MPixel digital camera. Now 2 S800s later, I'm giving up. Both of the brand new, out of the box, S800s had the same problem. They had thin streaks across the photo. It didn't matter what kind of paper, what type of printing (text or photo), or how many &quot;deap cleanings&quot; I did, the streaks were there. Tech support was very helpful, but couldn't solve the problem. The 1/8 inch between the streaks looks great, but it's a little tough to call that a photo. I guess I'll try the Epson next.
If you have decided to read these comments you may have seen that 15 out of 17 readers found this review helpful. Honesty dictates I reveal that that statistic pertained to the old review.This review of the AT-PL120 has been extensively rewritten (Aug., 2009). I have owned and used this turntable for over a year which has translated into experience with this unit, and a few other direct drive turntables. The AT-PL120 tries really hard to pass itself off as a virtual Technics 1200 series turntable. Do not be fooled by pictures on a web page. It's only similarity is in appearance.The AT-PL120 comes with a quartz controlled pitch lock which does a good job of keeping platter speeds constant. The platter's drive motor has abundant torque to keep the platter rotating for record cleaning before playing. The AT-PL120 starts up with the quartz lock disengaged leaving the pitch control slider in control of your platter. If you want the quartz lock in control you must press it's button every time you turn on the turntable. And, a heads up to any budget minded prospective DJs attracted by this turntable's "Professional" designation, any messing around you do with popping the platter light up and down, pressing speed control buttons, or moving the slider through it's center detent will result in 'thumps' that will be efficiently transmitted to the phono cartridge and mixed with the music.The aluminum platter comes with a felt slip mat which has an enviable capacity to attract static. Often when removing a played record from the platter I found the slip mat clinging for dear life to the underside of the record. As for the platter itself, if you tap it's outer rim with your fingernail you get a bell-like ringing sound for your effort which the felt slip mat does very little toward dampening. I discovered that a home made cork platter mat made from a 12" x 12" cork square available from a local crafts store brought the ringing down to a dull thud. The homemade cork mat does not try to cling to the bottom of the record either. Of course, if you want to keep using the included felt mat, a light application of Gruv-Glide to records as per it's directions does a nice job of controlling static.The included ATP-2 cartridge is intended for heavy duty DJ use as it needs to track at 3 to 5 grams. That was a bit heavy for my taste so I put the ATP-2 aside until I read a suggestion in another review to try a 205-DET stylus in the cartridge. Since the ATP-2 cartridge is factory aligned in it's included headshell this was simply a matter or removing the DJ stylus assembly and replacing it with the 205-DET assembly (Audio Technica ATXN5 stylus) which can track at a much more acceptable and lighter 1.5 grams. This setup has no glaring sonic vices and is very good at finding high frequency sounds that the Shure M97xE pulls back on. It is one I choose often for rock music listening. Going back for a moment to the fact that the ATP-2 cartridge is factory installed - I checked the Technics 230mm overhang gauge against the factory install and found that the ATP-2 stylus was positioned exactly at the point it would have ended up at had it been installed with the Technics gauge. If you plan to buy extra headshells for extra cartridges for this turntable or if you want to install another cartridge on the included headshell the Technics gauge makes the cartridge alignment process very much easier. It is available online and it is not that expensive.This turntable can produce a hum. Higher output cartridges can be played at lower volume settings which will keep the hum from being heard. Records recorded at higher volume levels also help. Certain discount hit compilation albums recorded at lower volume levels to squeeze an extra song or two onto a side may require higher receiver volume levels for listening and may bring the hum to a level where is audible.We move now to the tonearm which has an adjustable counterweight at the rear. Other reviewers have commented that the counterweight rotates too freely. If you look closely you will find a small slotted set screw on the body of the counterweight. If you tighten this screw just to the point where you feel resistance you will have it set where the counterweight can turn if needed yet remain where you position it. Reviewers have also commented that the rotating gauge on the front of the counterweight also rotates too freely and loses all association it had with the most recent determination of tracking force. Mine had this problem. I eventually resorted to forcing a bit of petroleum jelly into the crack between the gauge and the counterweight which let me move the gauge if needed and yet kept it coupled to the counterweight when I needed to set the tracking force.The next subject has to do with the tonearm's antiskate feature. With the turntable level and the antiskate setting adjusted to zero the tonearm counterweight is adjusted so the tonearm is floating, balanced and horizontal, and away from the tonearm rest. On my AT-PL120 the tonearm will drift to a position just a bit outward from the edge of the platter and stay there. On my new Technics 1200 the tonearm will stay were originally positioned. On my AT-PL120 moving the antiskate setting to 1 hardly causes any tonearm movement at all. Further increasing the AT-PL120's tonearm setting to it's maximum setting 7 causes the tonearm to move only an inch toward the tonearm rest before stopping. On my new Technics 1200 moving the tonearm's antiskate setting to only 1 will start it on a smooth, easy, yet determined migration toward the tonearm rest where it will not stop until it has met the upright arm of the rest.Recently the AT-PL120's cueing mechanism lost all it's dampening fluid leaving a tonearm that descended too rapidly onto the surface of the record. I was directed to an online source which sold me a tube of silicone dampening fluid, a viscous, sticky substance which was applied to the post attached to the tonearm lift. It worked it's way in and tonearm lift control is again active.To the list of tonearm related woes add a broken tonearm latch, which is the black plastic hook that keeps the tonearm secured to the tonearm rest when the turntable is not being used. I was just routinely easing it off the tonearm to play a record and it just snapped off. The latch is held on by a small Philips head screw on the back side of the tonearm rest post, and is easy enough to replace once you figure out how to get a screwdriver tip into it's slots. Instead of sending away to Audio-Technica for a replacement latch of similar quality I fashioned a workable latch from a section of a rubber coated paper clip and screwed that on instead. I anticipate it will last much longer than the stock latch. My original magnetic cartridge turntable (a Technics) is 28 years old and still has it's original tonearm latch. Go figure.The last subject relates to setting tonearm assembly height. My factory AT-PL120 manual tells me this feature "...allows for the tonearm to be positioned parallel to the record surface, when using extra-tall cartridge bodies, thick slip mats, or thick records (i.e. old 78s)." Apparently I can raise the pivot of the tonearm if the cited factors force my headshell higher than the pivot to make the tonearm again level with the record. Unfortunately, out here in the real world, my situation was exactly the opposite. With every cartridge and headshell combination I tried on the AT-PL120 the tonearm pivot was higher than the headshell. I could not lower the pivot from it's lowest physically possible position to level the tonearm as signs of stressing plastic tonearm assembly parts became evident if I tried to urge it any lower. (And, yes, the Lock was disengaged.) In fact, my tonearm could never be lowered to it's indicated zero setting. It always showed firm resistance at a point between Zero and One best described as 1/4. It is evident that extra-tall cartridge bodies and thick slip mats and records would actually help in making my AT-PL120 tonearm parallel to the record. On my new Technics 1200 series turntable, using the same cartridges and headshells, I can actually lower the pivot to make the tonearm parallel, and there are subtle yet noticeable sound benefits to be gained from this capability.As for the important question of how did it sound, it could actually sound decent. But I wonder how much of that was due to what the cartridge could do for the turntable. The AT-PL120 is better than the lesser turntables hovering around $100 (I have one of those too in a box somewhere...). The lingering question in my mind is how much better would it sound with a higher quality tone arm that a turntable with an MSRP of $399.00 should have?
I bought this IEMs and were satisfied with their performance. I am an owner of a pair of HD555s and I think these iems were similar anc maybe close in terms of qwuality. Thery are also comfortable and are open back, meaning that they dont block all external sounds which might be good or not depending on what your needs are. For me this was good.I am rating them so low because i had an acccident with them anc ocntacted vmoda to have them serviced and they told me to buy a new pair because they nwere only $100 and the company didnt service out of warranty equipment. I think this is very bad because when i pay 100 buckis for something, specially a pair of headphones i want them to last more than a year, and in case they dont like they did in this case, i want the abiloity to repair them, not buying a new pair!!If the company decided to establish this because it is too costly for them to srervice their product they at least should have a program to receive the damange ones and provide the customers with a new one at a discounted price.Very absurd and even abussive policy.
This case arrived as packaged by the manufacturer. Upon opening the zipper was already broke. The nylon teeth would not mesh together and stay together and that was without putting anything in the case. I have a Dell Inspiron 1750 which is a 17.3 inch screen. The V opening would allow the laptop to fit in one direction. The handles were not well padded and carrying that large of a laptop by the case handles would be uncomfortable after a short time. I was very disappointed. I also got stuck paying the shipping and handling fees (almost $10.00) to get a bad product. But at least Computer Brain did have FedX pick it up at no charge to me.
This is the cutest camera, but that is about it. The pictures are not very clear--lots of pixels. You can't take pictures in moderate light. You must not twitch or the picture will blur. The focus is off. The lens isn't dead center, so you have to adjust your position for a centered picture. The print out is low quality. But again, it is cute and very James Bond looking. It also works like a jump drive and you can transport files (word docs, pictures, etc.). I would have preferred to pay about half of what I did, but it will make a fun gadget on Christmas day and to keep in the car as the just-in-case-camera.
This is the worst keyboard I have ever owned. If it weighted more, it would be a good boat anchor. The keyboard and mouse are always losing the Bluetooth connection. It is really bad for gaming; they both go into sleep mode after about 3 seconds. This keyboard deserves a "0" star rating.
I bought the iGo Juice 70. Seems like a good idea with auto adaptor. However, the DELL adaptor does not charge the computer (it's "power only"). I can't think of reason why anyone would spend $100 on a mobile charger that doesn't charge the device. They don't make this clear through their website or their third party vendors. On top of it all their customer service wouldn't take the return and told me I should have known.
I bought this cable thinking I had found a fantastic deal, but wondered if this deal might be too good to be true. Unfortunately, the cable didn't work for me. After spending 6 months thinking my TV was broken (after all, cables don't break do they?), I bought a $25 cable from Walmart, and that one worked great.
if you want a mp3 player for a low price dont get this one get a nomad for about the same price but you get a fm tuner,voice recording and your also get more memory 64mb comparing to the 32mb that this one has, so dont get it.
This has been extremely unreliable. It loses WAN connection frequently( within minutes). Sometimes it is connected but will not pass any DNS traffic. Even resetting does not help. Stay away from it.Update: This is completely dead now. Even the ethernet ports are dead.
This printer has all the right specs at an attractive price. When it works it's fast, handles paper well, and produces very nice output. The problem is "When it works".I'm using this as a networked computer, and maybe I should expect HP's lower priced models to have sub-standard networking, but this pig is terrible. It randomly disconnects from the network, and often refuses to grab a new address and bind on startup. After several power-on/off cycles it eventually grabs an address and works as expected for a few hours, before it decides to quit talking.Also, I wasn't able to find a simple printer driver from HP, they insist on installing a bunch of nanny-ware and garbage to help manage this asset. Let me assure you that, in my opinion, the value of an unclutterd system and clean network far exceeds the value of a third-rate printer. They don't force me to install this sort of garbage with their high-end printers, so why add it to the home user line?So, after owning it for six months, I've just about run out the sample ink cartridges (and that says a lot more about the reliability of the product than the capacity of the ink cartridges!). When they're gone, the whole unit is going in the garbage. I'm buying a Tectronics next time.For the record, I have two HP8515 printers as well as a second color printer running networked on the same router, and they all perform flawlessly. I've swapped cables and router ports without improvement. The problem is not the network, it's the stupid printer.
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.
Product is faulty out of the box, lousy quality control. Audio alarm start the moment you plug the unit in the AC outlet. Reset button does not help. Go for APC, same price level but it works, and it works good.
I'm really horrified by the quality of these DVD's. They quality use to be very excellent and I would recommend these DVD's to anyone, but now I would warn everyone to stay away from these DVD's. They quality has really diminished. These DVD's are only good for data and music, if anyone is planning on backing up their DVD movies then I would say go with Taiyo Yuden from newegg. These DVD's are terrible for movies so avoid them.
It's hard to believe that's its 2007 and they would make router software without support for MAC. Also, there is no download, the software runs from the CD, which means you have to load the CD when you want to inquire, run help, etc.They also charge for customer service after three months!!! The cost is $69! Almost twice the cost of the router. I owned a Linksys before buying this router and have nothing but praise for Linksys hardware and support.
The pointer moves a way too fast. I could slow it down with the XP Control Panel but then this affects the touchpad pointer. Whatever I do, either the mouse is too fast, or the touchpad pointer is too slow. I installed the Logitch softare, and that did not help.Because of this, this mouse is useless on a laptop. I did not have any problems with older mice.
It only takes a 1 minute stall for the camera to shut itself off. It saves the battery, but a HUGE pain in the butt when you are positioning what you want to shoot and it shuts itself off continuously. The flash is WAY too bright. Every person I take a picture of is ghost white. There are settings for movie and auto, but no setting for portrait, night landscape, etc.
two days after i got the coby headphones, the right ear stopped working. I think the product should be recalled, since I never see it at Best Buy or Circuit City.
This Nautico 1 radio is, without doubt, the least user friendly, most absurdly programmed piece of electronics gear I've ever been exposed to.I challenge ANYONE to effectively use this radio without having the owner's manual in front of them.It is IMPOSSIBLE to change channels, truly. What an absurdity.
I wasn't expecting a lot and boy did it deliver. Buttons are mushy, and the scroll wheel is very cheap feeling and sounding. The cheap mouse that came with my bargain emachines pc was much better quality.
I bought this printer for my wife. After unwrapping and installing it to the TV we were able to print maybe 10 pictures and then it continuously asked to put paper in the tray even when it already had it. Returned it to the store and got a replacement. After a few prints, I had the same problem. I finally gave up on it. Felt like I threw $100 to the trash.
intrinsic value less than $2.Don't waste your money on a piece of foam, go get some real cooler.
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.
this item doesnt work for the 1999 audi a6 avant wagon. Waste of time and money. Please do not buy if you have this car because it will not work
I had an Olympus 490 for 3 years. I loved it until I dunked it in the water. I replaced it with a Canon G-3. This camera was incredible. However, it was a little more complex/sophisticated and bulky than we wanted. We wanted a camera as simple as the 490. So, we sold the G-2 and bought the Olympus D-565. More than half of all indoor photos are out of focus. About a third of outdoor photos are not in focus. Even in-focus photos are not as crisp as those from the 490 (only 2 mp). Go figure! Anyway, if all you want is primarily outdoor snapshots, the 565 is compact and simple to use. After taking photos at two very important events and being thoroughly disappointed I have replaced this camera with a Canon PowerShoot S50. It's 'focus success rate' is about 19 out of 20. It is compact like the D-565 and is simpler to use than the G-3. I'd recommending dropping an extra hundred bucks on the Canon S50 vs. the Olympus D-565.
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.
It's a drag. Every time you get in your car, you gotta re-program the damn thing: so a quick trip to the store you might as well listen to the radio.Other than that, this thing worked GREAT for about three days. Then, in the middle of my commute, it just went to STRAIGHT STATIC. I tried all the other little stations and what not and they didn't work either.Not worth the bother. I just bought the belkin cassette thinger. My car didn't like the first one I bought, but it seemed to like the second one okay: so far...That's gotten some bad amazon reviews also. Right now, I'm breaking the law by listening to my ipod with my headphones. Breaking the law! Breaking the law!!!
Product does not work. Will not work with the output of a computer.Someone needs to show that the plugs on this unit are full DVI and does not have the missing pins that come out of a video card. Could not make it work with my TVs or Recorders.There is no documentation and no schematic included with this unit. Buyer beware.
This peripheral sharing switch works mostly with Windows operating systems and can be used only for printers.
This MP3 is awesome... until a few months of ownership. Then it will start to turn itself off after every tracvk or when skipping tracks... THEN you find out that there is a firmware update for your player, but there is a file you need off the installation disc.. that DOESNT have the file! THEN you contact customer support, who three times replying help you in achieving NOTHING! They send you the same message all three times which are just the same instructions as on the website, I dont even think they READ the emails! And to call them is at international rate!!!! DONT buy ANYTHING from CREATIVE! Especially not this rubbish item!
This is my first SLR bag and bought it mainly because of the name "Tamrac" which is one of the biggest names in camera bags.Making the mistake of buying this bag made me not to consider Tamrac again for camera bags. Why that is? Let me count the ways:1. It's TOO SMALL. It will barely fit a small DSLR like the Rebel XT or a D70s. Got a D200 or a D80? Good luck. As for lenses? maybe for a small prime or a starter kit lens...if you have the Pro-Level lenses like the fixed f4.0 or f2.8 (I'm talking the wide-angle or mid-range zooms)...forget it!2. Padding is HORRIBLE. the padding surrounding the bag itself is so thin Tamrac should have not provided any padding at all! That little pouch on the front? UNPADDED.3. And the worst: Shoulder strap is NOT PADDED. Yep, that is why the product photo is shot that way: Tamrac does not want to see you that the strap isn't padded; it's just your regular, plain-vanilla nylon strap right there with a little bit of fake leater on the underside to provide some grip on the shoulder (barely). Why is that bad? Well...as you are walking on a hot day with this strap digging on your neck or bare shoulder, it would feel like something sawing on your skin! You'll never realize this until you actually use the bag for trekking/strolling.I would not complain about this for a $20 generic camera bag but not for one that costs half-a-benjamin. Look somewhere else if you got that budget for a camera bag.
Great! I got the package within 2 weeks and it worked about 23%. Two ports on the router don't work and the port 3 and 4 slow down my connection. Oh yeah its not even wireless, my 2 (top of the line) Macs lose the connection every other 30 seconds. I'll think twice before I ever buy here again.
I bought this for s video output from my computer to a 40" tv. Picture was way blurry. Vga cable worked much better in my case.
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.
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.
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.
Even after reading the reviews, there were so many positive ones and this was such a great deal, I tried them. In the thousands of DVD's we have burned we have had a few bad ones now and again. We actually thought our burner was broken with these. Only about 1 in 5 would work! Our burner does not like this brand, there is something really wrong with these. My batch says made in Taiwan but I will be asking the company for a replacement set to try. Unfortunately, by the time I got around to returning, my return deadline with Amazon had passed. I will never try a Verbatim product again.
This receiver worked well for a few days then it failed! Not built to last.I would not recommend this unit to anyone!
It was fine until one day about 7 months after I bought it the cd player stopped working due to a mechanical error and would not eject the 5 cd's I had in there. I called "support" but because I didn't still have the receipt they were unable and unwilling to help me.Save yourself the frustration and buy something else. Anything else.
This set of headphones has great sound quality, however, it's only marginally better on paper than its Sony counterpart. Because it has problems with a very brittle headband, and will very quickly crack and break away entirely into sharp pieces of hard plastic, I cannot recommend these headphones except for review for product safety. Every time I have to send away my pair to get repaired I have to pay for shipping to Sennheiser, and I am without the headphones for weeks as a result. Save yourself a headache and possibly further physical injury and consider getting the Sony headphones...
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.
Having had few problems with Maxtor in the past, I purchased this unit for back-up purposes to accomodate the larger hard drive in my new PC. Yes, the new PC uses Vista Ultimate, but do not be so quick to blame Vista.Nothing I did would enable this drive to be seen, whether it be a Vista or an XP machine. As a further test, to give the unit a benefit of the old doubt, I handed the unit over to a well-experienced friend in the hardware field. He suggested I use it for a doorstop or a boat anchor; he could not get it to work either.Return the unit? Sure, if you want the added insult of having to pay for the return yourself. Customer service, I found, is long gone at Maxtor.Save your money. Look elsewhere. Anyplace but Maxtor.
I'm a Software Engineer with 7+ years of networking experience. Have installed dozens of routers and configured several corporate networks. I bought this product for personal use(WGR614v5) on January 30, 2005. After running the "wizard" everything worked as expected for 5 days. On the night of the 5th day, the connectivity to the internet was lost. I attempted many methods to regain access to the internet, without success. The unit simply won't work anymore. Furthermore, Netgear's "support" is almost nonexistent and not knowledgeable at all. Please do not purchase this product.
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.
The headsets are fairly well built and the sound is good. I have a big head so they clamp down and after a while they gete uncomfortable, but I would not call this a flaw.Where my problem came is on the coiled cable, the cable lost the "memory" of the coiling and it became an unruly mess; this happened 2-3 months after I got them as a gift.Mine were given to me by my wife Christmas of 2009, in November of 2010 I tried contacting the company to see if anything could be done, they told me I could buy a new cable and when I asked if this is not something that should be covered under warranty, I never received a reply.No way am I going to buy a replacement cable that will most likely do the same thing within a short period of time. I will look elsewhere next time I am looking for headsets.
I broke the volume control on my inexpensive 5 watt speakers and was looking to replace them. I purchased the ASC22's with a rebate so it was an excellent price but they are not nearly as good as the Yahama's were. No tone control so these sound very bassy (but not a good bass) and I can't increase the treble. The yamahas at least had a tone control. I'm going to look for the yahama YSTM40's which have 24 watts power, seperate bass and treble controls, comes in black, and doesn't have a subwoofer which I don't need. The Altecs go back. (...)
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.
This product is not made with the new Ipod Nano, 3rd generation in mind.I'm having trouble returning the unopened package. JR rep told me they didn't recognize this item sold through Amazon, and Amazon told me to contact JR, which I did without success. Do not buy unless you know exactly what you're getting.Belkin iPod Accessory Car Kit
Bought this a year ago, Barely used it. And then it just stopped working...try something else!
I too have had problems with this, but was set to purchace another until I read the reviews here. I use it primarily for it's FM *reception* and not for broadcast abilities. There are LOTS of choices for *that*. I agree that it requires the earsets for broadcast transmission and of course you'd need them to receive FM (or you'd never know what you're not hearing!).The unit worked flawlessly for over a year and then without incident it developed an issue with refusing to turn on. About one day in three or four it'll work. On the others it comes on then immediately shuts itself off. The other negative reviewers were not specific enough for me to determine if this was the same issue they were experiencing.For now, I'll look for an alternative adapter for FM reception.
I have been a Palm owner for two years. I had to replace my Tungsten T3 because after two years the battery died and it is not replaceable. Because I use Apple computers, I'm really stuck using PALM products. I do enjoy graffiti 2 and the OS. I just wish that PALM would create better hardware.With that said, I decided to buy the Z22 because after two years, I realized that I used Bluetooth two times, never used the expansion slot, and I new I would never use the Wi-Fi capabilities (which I understand don't seem to be very compatible with most wireless networks anyway). When deciding to purchase the Z22, I figured that since I was buying a newer product, I would at least get the quality that my T3 had, less the bells and whistles. Boy was I wrong!To start, the color resolution on the screen is drastically worse than the T3. I'm not sure why they choose to market that you can put your photos on the Z22. The ones that come with the machine, which were most likely adjusted for maximum clarity, are very pixilated and blurred. It actually gives me a slight headache to try and use the Z22.The speed of the Z22 is much, much slower than my old T3. The Z22 sometimes takes seconds to process the most minute of tasks. For example, I've ended up repeating characters using graffiti 2 because I thought it wasn't recognizing my strokes. Instead, it was just taking a really long time to think about the letter I had written three times and I end up with three of the same letter on the screen. With the T3, I had immediate response to what I wrote. I'm not sure what processor the T3 had but it was much faster.In the same vein, the touch screen is not very sensitive at all. I feel as though I am scraping the screen in order to get a response.I have only worked with the Z22 for about five minutes and figured out these, what I deem to be, extreme problems. I do not recommend this product if you are used to a higher quality PALM, Windows Pocket PC, or a base level Computer monitor or laptop screen. It is definitely not worth the money. I have seen $20.00 handheld games with better resolution and reaction time than this $100.00 paperweight.
First of all these headphones work great....for a month or two that is. My pair had an earbud's sound go out and it never came back. Mind you I take really good care of my things.(I'm pretty sure most of you do too) At first I would have to shake the junction point where the 2 wires to the earbuds went into one wire passing a metal coupling and it would work but then it finally went out. When they did work I really enjoyed the sound quality and the lack of tangling because the cable fiber and speaking into it was invaluable while on the move with the phone. The sad part was I purchased my headphones through an unauthorized seller and V Moda would not honor their 1yr warranty in full, they will only give me half off of the same pair of headphones. I DON'T recommend purchasing these headphones unless you want the same thing happening to you and from reading numerous other reviews, this is a common failure with their products.
Not a good product if you plan on using the timer when running. This product wants you to be either in timing mode or radio mode. You CAN listen to the radio while the timer is on, but if you want to change the tuner, volume, etc... you must stop your watch :-( Not very practical and poor planning on Koss's part. If you just want to use the radio then the product is fine.
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.
First, I bought this unit as an accessory to a Uniden 2 line digital cordless phone, therefore, I made the mistake in assuming the answering machine would work for both lines. It does not. If anyone is buying this to go with a 2 line phone, save yourself the trouble. Amazon should not list this product with 2 line phones.Another flaw is that you cannot have each mailbox have a different message. For example, if you need to use 2 mailboxes for totally separate purposes, you have to record the same message that will apply for both mailboxes, which means people calling in will have to waste time listening to information that does not apply to them.
This curling iron does heat up quickly and curls hair well without snagging hair as some other brands do. However, the tip is so small and gets so hot that it's nearly impossible to hold onto. I burned my fingers badly thinking that I could hold onto the entire plastic end as you can with all other curling irons. However, only the very tip is cool enough to touch, which doesn't have enough surface area to hold onto.This curling iron has a very poor design. It doesn't matter how it curls your hair if you can't even hold onto the curling iron itself.
I purchased this product as a Christmas present and the right headphone started sporadically going silent after three weeks. Merchant refused an exchange and I had to mail it back to Sennheiser. Except for a confirmation of receipt, which was e-mailed four days after USPS confirmed delivery, I have not heard anything or received the product back in over two weeks. My experience is that this product is of poor quality and durability and backed by even worse service. I'd suggest buying another brand.Sennheiser HD 280 - Headphones ( ear-cup ) - black
I waited for this product and when it came i was excited cause i have a new grandaughter and thought it would be a wonderful way to share her pics but i cant get the coby picture keychain to do any thing at all and i spent over 2 hours working on it ,and i give up wish i had kept the packing slips and all now i cant even get my points back.
While I admit this product is compact and easy to use, it has major problems: picture quality is poor (it needs lots of light); reception only works on one channel (possibly due to interference, but who doesn't have wireless internet these days?); so I can't even buy another camera since the other two channels provide almost no reception; even on that one channel the reception is barely acceptable (frequent white stripes accross the image). Secondly, the small camera does not transmit audio, which is dissapointing since the receiver does have audio output!
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
The device worked well with my old Blackberry T-mobile, but it is terrible with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon. The phone is paired correctly,Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Hands-free Vehicle Kit with LCD Display - PAR CK3100but I get a spinning wheel saying "no network available" most of the time, despite the fact that I can call out perfectly using the phone without the Parrot. Tech support keeps bankers hours. They are not helpful anyway.
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.
Mine is going back. I can not get it to work. The documentation is useless, and the media server does not work worth a damn. Over an hour on customer support and no one there seems to know how to trouble shoot the device. Control your blood pressuse, Avoid this product!
Just like any dog, you have to understand it's quirks. If using for functions other than the barking, you might appreciate it more. As others have described, the 3rd level of 'frenzy' barking is not at all realistic, and it is very difficult/impossible to keep the unit functioning at the one or two-bark level before it jets off into uncontrollable noise. Actually, the barking mode does not appear to be intended for detection of an object that continues to stand in the same place. It is intended for a person passing by. If you pass by it, it can bark once; if you delay, then it will get more agitated with multiple barks, and if you stay very long, it *will* make an incessant annoying noise that does not sound like a dog. If you want to use this like a dog, you have to put it somewhere that people will pass by on their way to your door. And then you will not have the effect of a dog barking at an intruder at your door; but at least there will be a bark along the way. The unit says there will be different sensitivity in different weather, perhaps rain, etc. I think I have experienced that quirk also. If you want it to work right under different conditions, then the battle for adjusting sensitivity begins anew. Sorry about that.The unit does not see through walls either. I had to find a window with no screen to put it behind.And the only way that I could actually set it up was to buy a remote on/off switch, and power the unit off while I was adjusting it. Setup is tricky because it will bark 5 seconds after you turn it on, and you think you have just triggered it with your presence. You have to ignore that bark. And while you are near it making adjustments, it goes into frenzy mode because you have been detected for too long. Turn it off to adjust it, then walk past it after it has been powered on for more than at least 5 seconds. If you stand within it's range past the two-bark stage, it will sound like hell. With an on/off remote switch you can at least shut it up.---I found an alternative that so far is meeting my needs. It is theScytek MP Siren True Sound MP3 Player Siren. I now notice also aGalaxy SRMP3 True Sound MP3 Player Siren. The fake roar of theElectronic Secure Dog Barking Dog Alarmis just a nuisance. I suggest you see my review on the Scytek unit; it is difficult to set up. Basically, in that setup I am using an IR Motion Controller to send signals to an X10 transceiver which sends signals to an appliance module connected to any electrical outlet in the house. It's complicated. So now I have a Scytke Siren that barks like a dog from a custom MP3 file, and that is happening in one part of the house, and I have a doorbell chime activated by the same signal in another part of the house. I plan on putting in additional Motion Control sensors around the house. And with multiple alarms, I could have different dog sounds barking all around the house. In case you're wondering, I'm also the guy that put an electric fence shocker on my windows. Now that's awesome! I also have floodlights, sirens, and a camera if someone actually enters. How cool is that?
Read online forums about the Turbine refurbs being offered thru [...] for $49.95. Had been wanting to try these, ordered a pair on Sep 9. Immediately noticed that the right speaker had noticeably lower quality sound output/quality vs left. Called customer service, after 20 minute wait was on phone with csr who emailed me return ship label with authorization. So far so good I thought. Yesterday I received the phones back with a letter stating that they were deemed counterfeit and suggesting I contact original seller for exchange/refund.So today I called Monster customer service back, asked to speak to a supervisor/manager of customer service. Was told he could send me yet another return label and authorization. I explained I was reluctant to go down that path since it didn't work out first time and the turnaround time was >2 weeks. I asked what would happen if indeed these again were determined to be counterfeit? The answer: "it will be turned over to legal". I was given absolutely no assurance that Monster would make this situation right. There are 2 things that really concern me about this company: 1) How does a customer receive counterfeit earphones when buying directly from the manufacturer and 2) They seemed more concerned with protecting themselves than taking care of a customer who ended up with a bad/counterfeit pair of phones despite buying directly from Monster.I had read that their customer service had a questionable reputation. Never dreamed it could be this bad.
Like so many have said here, you get what you pay for. The player had a problem from day one concerning remote control sensitivity. I had to stand no more than 3 feet in front of the player for the remote to work, As soon as the warranty ran out-you guessed it-the remote function is totally non functional. Spend another $..., and get a quality player that will last.
I use this router as wireless access pointbut when I tried to configure, I got stuck on "Smart Wizrad", and I don't have to login at allafter I referred the manual, found I can bypass the stupid wizard, but I still can jump in without loginthis is a severe security issue!!!other than that, it works OK as access point, no disconnect with pdaswarning: if you use this router as AP, YOU MUST disable SSID broadcast and enable MAC filtering at least
This charger never worked for our Powerbook G4, so I would give it zero stars. Or, negative stars for the hassle of returning it. Unfortunately we had to buck up and pay for the Apple charger, but at least we can now use our laptop. You get what you pay for, or in this case less. Zero, nada, bupkis in exchange for $15.
The charger is OK but the batteries that come with it are useless. The batteries get drained very fast. The batteries get drained in a day even if they are not used.
why did you send an error thing to buyer?It always makes a little noise and hits my ears when i use the noise cancelling
Four out of the last five Memorex CD-Rs I have recorded do not work in ANY CD player I own - not even my computer or the CD recorder I used to record the CDs. Find another brand if you do not want to waste your money and more importantly your time.
We purchased one originally on 11/14/05, it started with the funky, jumbled, letters, numbers, signs, etc within 6-7 months. I took it back to the Discovery Channel store where they gladly replaced it. The new one lasted even less time, and given that they didn't issue me a refund/new receipt from the first return (my mistake for not insisting) I could only show the one initial purchase from 11/14/05. They refused an exchange or refund even though I was within the one year warranty period. However, I did call the 866-537-0384 Wave Customer Service number upon arriving home and they mailed me a new one! Didn't even ask for proof of purchase! Even though the product is not well made, they have EXCELLENT customer service!!
I JUST realized the other day when power went out that this does not hold a charge longer than a day. My previous Storm Center held a decent charge for a good month, then I'd recharge it. This one apparently needs to constantly be plugged in which is odd, as an electrician, I deal with batteries and batteries are supposed to hold a charge. So I guess the power company needs to call me the day before they lose power again so I can plug this in to be ready.
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.
I had such high hopes... to go along with the high dollers spent! I just purchased some new SP1000 Monster speaker cable for the reference monitors in my recording studio; unfortunately both ends were terminated w/ banana connectors, and I needed 1/4". I was switching from the standard HOSA studio speaker cable found at Guitar Center or any other Recording/ProAudio store.Function:FAILED. I understand the benefits of the two-piece design, but there's a design flaw. Monster has made the female banana inserts a little oversized (maybe to fit a wider range of brands). When this hands out the back of your amp with the speaker cable attached, the weight of the cable, pulls it right out... I guess that's why most banana inserts are position horizontally rather than vertically-- good job guys! My solution is very eloquent.. tape; that's right, I taped the adapter to the banana connector on the speaker cable because it would fall out every time I turned on my power amp.Sound Quality:????? Really difficult to judge if these affected the sound quality since the speaker cable is new as well. However, considering that I bought Monster's top-of-the-line professional grade cable (SP1000 is 2x the price of the audiophile cable in their consumer line) to replace an entr-level option from Guitar Center, who normally sells subpar quility product........... I,ll be nice: High-Freq and Bass response are great; Mids are clear; but we're missing huge chunks of the spectrum in the upper mid-range and lower-midrange areas, making it sound somewhat scooped and hollow-- really takes the meat out of any guitar track or vocal track... but the thumping is very present... ouch... Side-note, I'm using the original KRK Reference monitors (charocoal gray pyramid with the yellow cones) which are one of the industry standard near-field monitors.Summary:I worked around the functionality issues, but given the resulting sound, I am going to take the adapter out of the loop and solder a Nuetrik 1/4" connector to the end... yes, voiding the lifetime Monster warranty. Maybe I can still return these adapters :)Does this mean that all Monster products are overpriced, underperomers? Nope! I have at least $2000 in SP1000 instrument cable and microphone cables in my studio and couldn't be happier-- they are the best you can get without getting a second mortgage on your house.
We are "The Real McCoy Computer Service inc." in Delaware.How dare these jerks keep us on the hold waiting for tech support for 15 minutes only to be transferred to a voice mail box.TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL. My time as Senior Technician is just as valuable as theirs.Now to see what they do about the problem with this device.
This was a waste of money. It doesn't pick up half of the available channels. It is big and awkward to handle too. I was very disappointed. I didn't return it because I didn't want to waste more money on this thing. This is the only product I have ever been disappointed with from Amazon.
Bought this TV 2 months ago (not from amazon). Wouldn't start on the Saturday starting my July 4th weekend. Samsung wouldn't do anything about it. Bottom line is it is still broken because the firt repairman misdiagnosed the problem:BUYER BEWARE: There is a widespread problem with this model. It seems the control panels are not functioning correctly. The repairman told us that they need to replace the control panel, but lo and behold, it is backordered. Why? Because this is happening to everyone else who has this model Samsung TV. You're taking a risk buying this TV. You might be stuck like me, with no big TV for two weekends straight (so far).
this should be a disposable camera. it's fully made from a cheap plastic, the batteries keep popping out, the flash blows everything out to ghost white, the quality of the photos are similar to those $10 keychain cameras.very crappy. if i had spent $30 more, I could have bought an actual semi-decent camera.
I use these with an iPod, and pocket them rarely. I actually use them the most when using my home treadmill or walking the dog. Besides that I've used them on only two trips.They've developed a short and the sound intermittently goes in and out. Very annoying. They sure look flashy... oh and on that the blue finish has worn down considerably. Also the metal jacket that covers the male plug (the thing you stick into your iPod/whatever) came loose and slides up and down the earbud cable! Wow! Yes they are cheap!On the sound, not too shabby I guess. I use a cheap pair of Grados for most day to day listening. They seem really more balanced for drum and bass, and hip hop. Not really my main stay.I bought these on a whim, at Costco, right before a trip to South America. I recommend if you have the time shop around a bit more.
Price looked good, and the unit looks good to. However operation is a different story. I have had 3 other NAS devices. I needed another one, I placed it on the LAN and was able to find it with no problems. However, once I searched for it in network neighborhood and opened the public folder and threw some files at it then deleted the files it locked up.I reset it and again did the same thing, seems ever time I delete files it stops working. I then brought it home and tried it on my LAN, same problem.I went to the company site to get the latest firmware for it, which of course has a broken link for the download.save your money and buy something with a better name!
It worked for 3 months, now the grid is dead. No voltage between the grids. the grid is clean (have to blow it out regularly- canned air works). The bulb that came with it burned out in about 30 days. Not recommended.
I was satisfied with the Apex 1500, so decided to try the 1200 to save some money on a second player. Big mistake. After exchanging the first one, I brought a second one home which still didn't work. Complete waste of time. Will not play VCD/SVCD
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.
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??
My husband purchased this frame for me for an anniversary gift. We took it out, followed the instructions, inserted our memory card, and pressed the power button. However, all of the photos load off center. So, this item was defective. In addition, it is very grainy and dark. We're going to return it and get a kodak which are supposed to be more reliable.
I had previously owned a logitech digital extreme 3d. It broke down after several years of use. The twist on the stick failed. I bought a new one (Extreme 3D Pro) and the same failure happened within a month. Oh, and another thing was that I couldn't find the menu tab to calibrate it. I think the software developers forgot about it? the drivers that come with windows however do allow you to calibrate easily.
camera works good the first day after that pictures dark and blury lcd screen works when it wants to would not reccomend purchasing!!!!
I received this for a Christmas gift and hoped it would help me with my Chicago area commute. I did a bit a research trying to figure out the skinny on how this unit gather traffic information and report it. As far as I could tell from the few reviews I read MSN was no better or worse than TMC. Some had good things to say others not so good. There seems to be a lack of information to find out who or where the FM signal for TMC or MSN is being broadcast from. So it's not like you can look at cell towers and figure out if you're going to have coverage. Garmin's site gives this generic map covering, of course, every place in the Chicago metro area and Milwaukee metro coverage overlaps it to the north. This unit comes with the gt20 TMC receiver built into the recharger/ power cord. I am coming from the 60031 zip code area and commuting south to elk grove. The first thing that I do is plug this thing in to get a look at traffic on 94 south. OOps, I had this for two weeks and have never seen it work out of my driveway. It usually doesn't get a (green) turn on signal until it becomes 294 some 13 miles away from where I start. When leaving work 60007 I have only once got a signal to give me the traffic conditions to give me an option of the route I could take. I have updated the software, again this is two weeks old and the software is out of date. Wow, that's sad. I have experienced on route 22 heading towards Barrington the garmins outdated map. It doesn't have the interchange/ bypass with 12 being there and panics and tries to reroute you on roads that aren't there. Sadly you can't even change the traffic you subscribe to. It is specific for each unit, msn is the 580, and I have no clue if any pilot series picks up xm's traffic I couldn't see it from their site. I am returning this and holding out for the dash express as my next best option for traffic. As it will get its traffic from two different sources, one, other dash units gps information and two, traffic.com.
This fan won Maximum PC's Kick A$$ Award which is why I purchased it. Instructions to install are poor at best. Although Cooler Master makes installation look easy you must pull out the entire motherboard to secure a backplate on the underside of the motherboard. I have a BRAND NEW motherboard that was even used in the instructions page in the illustrations and the backplate would NOT fit! I had to use nuts that were supplied for a different processor and worked fine. However, it only cooled CPU by 1-2 degress at best. As a result I returned it for a refund and bought a front case ventilation fan for $20 that improved airflow and reduced temp by 8 degrees.
Stupid me, I forgot to let it charge. So when I tried hooking it up again and letting it sit for a few hours, it finally came to life. I now wish it hadn't as I would have saved a day's worth of screwing around with this thing. When I finally got some songs into it, the real fun began.....that is...with the actual interface/controls. Now I know why everyone told me to get an Apple iPod. The touch pad on this thing is a joke. I can't begin to describe how awful the way it works. Buyer beware. It is NOTHING like an iPod. As for sound quality, I guess it's okay. But navigating through the menus was nearly impossible because of the control interface. Guess I'm a caveman when it comes to this stuff....Hello again. It's 36 hours later, and it DID die after all!! Scrolling thru the songs, it just froze...wouldn't turn off or do anything. So there it sits until the battery finally gives out. What a joke of a product.Update #2. I found the reset button, no thanks to the silly little instruction manual that came with it that mentions nothing about the rest button...which isn't a button but a tiny hole into which you can insert nothing larger than a hatpin.After reading the 40 other one-star reviews, this thing is DEFINITELY going back to Amazon.
I was surprised that the length of the cord (that plugs into a phone) is only 3 feet long, which makes it virtually unusable for a desk phone without purchasing an extension cable, which cost me an additional $10. I got a lot of complaints that people couldn't hear me, and it hurt to wear more than a couple of hours at a time. I've had dozens of headsets over the last 20 years, this is the first set that I didn't like.
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.
VERY DISAPPOINTING. I GAVE IT AS A PRESENT AND NOW FEEL LIKE A CHEAP *******. SHOP ANOTHER BRAND.
This unit cables up easily and the 'hot key' switching is very fast and effortless (I set it up so that tapping the control key twice flips it over).I was also shocked to see that it actually advertises Sun support (which I use)Sadly it occasionally drops keys and worse, often goes into repeat mode (where the last key you hit gets sent to the system in a torrent of characters). Not so bad if it's a normal character but a repeating backspace can do some damage to a document. The worst was a repeating mouse click that must have fired off 100 views of the same pdf document. That took real time to recover from.Tried changing keyboards but no improvement.
They are ok when plugged into a PC, but at higher volume on an ipod, they tend to crackle. Also wish the wire was about 12 inches longer.
This review is for a refurbished DR510 drum unit sold by TonerEagle. It is NOT a new drum from the factory, and I knew that when ordering. This review was apparently misdirected by Amazon.com to appear in their listings for a NEW drum unit.I use my printer for professional correspondence and after just 3 months this drum unit is splattering each page with artifacts and defects that render them unusable. It is listed as having a 20,000 page life span but I haven't gotten 500 pages out of it. My original drum unit lasted several years.I contacted Toner Eagle and after confirming that the toner drum was defective they immediately overnighted a new drum unit. This new unit corrected my problem and I returned the defective one at their expense. Their customer service is fantastic and deserves praise.ONE MONTH LATER..........Unfortunately, just over one month later the replacement drum is beginning to show the same problem so I contacted TonerEagle again. Again, their customer service is fantastic, but unfortunately they have not been able to figure out why I am having this problem. I have two identical printers and the printing problem occurs in either printer when using this particular drum unit. They apologized and agreed to refund my original purchase price without question. I am now going to order a factory new drum unit instead. I wish the product worked for me as their customer service is awesome. Hopefully it works better for you.
I'm with the people that rated this product poorly.The first thing that caught my attention was the cord coming out of the back with the male RCA connectors on the end. They are headphones. The transmitter cord should have a headphone connector on the end. For my application I had to plug the RCA connectors into an adapter with a 1/8" jack on the end and plug that into another adapter to get it to 1/4".Second, the power connector was very difficult to seat. I couldn't do it with my fingers. I had to gently use a pair of needle-nose pliers to do it.Finally, their performance is poor. I couldn't get a decent volume even though I had my Yamaha Clavinova maxed on volume and the headphones maxed on volume. They were noisy. The tuning was all very analog but I guess for $50 one shouldn't expect too much. Unfortunately, there was nothing to expect at all.
I'm not sure why I am not as happy with this camera as everyone else seems to be. The image quality is grainy and not very sharp. I have a four year old 2MP Kodak that takes much better pics. (well it did, until it stopped working) I've done a lot of research and there always seems to be that one person on each user opinion section that has the same problems I do. I would think that if anybody would look at these pictures they would agree, so maybe one camera in 100 has this problem.I'm just going to have to return the camera... these images are not acceptable.
So far my experience has been very negative with this camera. It started by the software installation wizard hanging at around 76%. I had to kill it and rerun it this time instructing it to only install the driver.Then I operated the camera through Yahoo Messenger. However, the camera regularly freezes. To unfreeze I have to close down the camera window and rerun it.I found a driver update at Creative site. Downloaded it and followed the instructions, but it failed to install the latest version driver which claims to fix the freezing problem.Then I tried the update function that came with the camera software. After the very lengthy process it successfully updated what it considered needed update. But the freezing problem persists.I did a brief search to see if others have seen and dealt with these problems but could not find much.
Who doesn't love saving money, right? I figured, plug this bad boy into my GPS and discounts and deals would start coming out of the woodwork. Sure, $1.07 quadrillion is a bit pricey, but hey, you've got to spend money to save money right? Wrong. $0.50 off at I-Hop. Save $2.00 on a set of tires at Les Schwab. Buy one pie, get one free at Marie Calendar's. At this rate, I'll never make my $1.07 quad back. You work hard all your life to save up 17 times the gross domestic product of every country on earth, and then the darned thing won't even pay for itself before the sun explodes. Take my advice: save your money and buy something else.
I bought these based on the good reputation that Bose has had over the years. I have the Cambridge Audio mini system which was designed by Bose in the 80's and I really love it.These replaced a pair of Altec-Lansing speakers which I picked up when I bought my computer. I wasn't picky because I just wanted something cheap to start with. After uploading my CD collection, I decided to buy better speakers.These speakers were just OK at low volume. There was a small vibration in the high-end but not enough to be annoying. After I raised the volume to 11 o'clock, all bets were off. There was nothing but distortion in the treble range and the mid-range was really muddy. The bass was alright, but overall the sound is not what I would expect for a pair of speakers costing $100.00. These should be priced at no more than $40.00.These speakers are truly awful and not what I expect from a company like Bose.Do yourself a favor if you are considering these. Do not buy them until you audition them with music from several genres.These are going back.
The image quality of this camera was not so great to begin with. To make things worst Kensington stopped supporting this camera a while ago and doesn't provide XP drivers so now as I upgraded to XP the camera is simply useless. Save your money and stay away from Kesington.
This product is very inferior to the other VGA cables that are sold on amazon.com. The cable looks cheap and third class. I recently bought a TV/monitor and decided to purchase to this cable. I received this cable and tried it on with my monitor. Although the cable is sufficiently long enough, the resolution on my tv was horrible. I went and got a Belkin vga cable from nearby target and that worked flawlessly. I would advise customers to stay away such products.
I bought this camera shortly after it came out. I owned a Sony Handycam prior and had it for a long time before it died on me at least 5-6yrs. This one I used a little over a year,my oldest was in an auto accident life support so I was not using it for some time come 2yrs later around Christmas I go to use it and it would not play tapes or record. I would allow me to put the tapes in but not working so disappointed. My warranty was over by then even though it was used very little the warranty had expired what a waist of money!
I bought iTrip to use instead of a cassette adaptor in my car. I live in Orlando and could not find a station that was totally clear of music or talk. Every station that I tried, I would get static along with my music. I was better off using the car adaptor through my cassette player. You can not use the wire remote with this product either.
My unit worked well for a short while then broke. It suddenly stopped turning on. Sent in for service under warranty. Their customer service is HORRIBLE! So far they have had it for 2 months. There is no communication about it, and every time I call I get their call center in India and the people there have no idea what the status of the unit is. They read from a script and are entirely unhelpful. I am never buying another Magellan product ever, and I recommend no one else does either.
I receievd these batteries on Dec 28 2011. They seem to work, I can't tell how much charge they have but the expiration date is 0211 so I have to be concerned that as old as they are they will not last long. At the price, it's not worth the hastle to return them.
Normally I don't mind buying third party products, but this cartridge was a complete waste of money. The toner cartridge has a roller that's supposed to evenly apply the toner, and this one screeches and sticks, so that most pages have varying amounts of cyan. As an added bonus, the printer only recognizes it as a 1500, not 4500 page cartridge.I've learned my lesson. Instead of trying to save a few dollars, I'm going to buy a cartridge that works.
I just purchased this camera and was thrilled with the ease of use. It is definitly a winner. BUT - be prepared for the software! A camera dock was included with the camera and I did not want to purchase the printer dock as I am very happy with the results I get with my own printer. I enjoy being able to manipulate my pictures for collage, calendars, cards, etc. The Kodak software allows you to connect directly to your computer with a provided USB cable or the dock. The download was successful and then came the problems. You cannot copy the pictures to any other program which I wanted to do as their software editing of pictures is limited to redeye, brightness and crop. If you use the crop feature, when you print it won't make any difference as the sizes are 4x6, 8x10, etc. The only way I could get a picture I could copy was to burn a CD or print the picture and scan it. When you print, you have to use Kodak paper or you cannot use their one button feature which is an autofix of your picture. It seems the salespitch here is to force you into buying their printer and then doing what you want with a scanner or CD to get the results you want. If you don't, you will be wasting a lot of picture quality paper.If you just want a good camera and are willing to invest in their printer, paper and ink, then you will probably like this camera. As for me, I am returning it for a refund.
True to other reviews of these headphones, there are pluses and minues. The pluses, they have a cool green color, they come with an extension cord and a smaller set of rubber speaker covers, They have a low profile outside the ear so they are comfortable when laying down on a pillow (I cannot feel them in my ears hardly at all) The sound is adequate but need to fit well to have the best bass sound experience.The minuses: they will not stay in my ears when running which made them very "unsport" headphones for me.
It did everything it says it would for me and it's a decent design, but this product is a POS quality-wise. As many others have reported, the build quality is very poor. I promise you it will break just about the time that the warranty runs out. At least they upped it to two years, so you may have a chance to get it fixed before it breaks.I extended its life by using a rubber band to hold the cable in place better so that all the contacts would touch, but finally the cable end that connects to the brick just broke. You can now buy replacement cables now from the igo site, but $20 to replace a shotty part that costs a few bucks isn't very good.The fact that these replacement cables are backordered tells me that many people have this problem.Buyer Beware.
The adapter works but the thumb screws are too short and cannot reach the serial port's female stand-off thread. Therefore - 1 star. How can such thing be mass produced when it fails basic functionality test is beyond comprehension.
I've had this printer for under a year, and after maybe 6 months or so, the black/white print quality is terrible. I get gaps/lines/blurrs in the text.I have always used HP inkjets, and I thought those were poor because after about 2 years, the paper feeder would break. But at least they always printed with high quality until then.I also felt like the printer said the cartridge was out of ink when it did not seem like it was, but I'm not sure about htis.Anyway, I would not buy a non-HP deskjet again, as I now have to trash this printer after wasting money on all new cartridges in the hope that they might solve the problem.
this was not why i expected. i thought it would be an easy gadget, but it was not. it doesn't even have an on/off button. the turntable never worked. the instructions suggest what u need to do should the turntable not spin. I didn't even try it, just a waste of time. amazon's return policy makes it so easy to return the item back that i have no regrets on getting it as long as it was from Amazon.
Bought 1 pair for my wife and another for my son. Less than two months later I'm returning both pairs because they are shorting. My son is a teenager and I'm sure he moves around more than my wife...But my wife's pair actually went bad first. Both are V-Moda Bass Freq Earbuds, both suffer from the same problem...I think I would look elsewhere for product.
This camera was a Christmas present. For three years & across 7 national parks, I have tried to use it. But the low-resolution viewfinder and underpowered LCD backlight make it just about impossible. If youre under a tree or its gloomy, its ok. If its gorgeous and sunny, youre literally shooting blind. Too bad since image quality is good -- but with useless LCD and viewfinder, this camera is a huge disappointment. And its a small thing but the lense cover is constantly falling off. Should have been a great camera -- but fatally flawed.
What attracted me to this reader was the great price and its features. Installation was straight forward. Even before rebooting, I could see the addition drives appearing on Windows Exploere. Then I notice the intermittent floppy disk access. My floppy drive kept coming on every few seconds, as if it was trying to read a disk. Still the reader worked fine at the point. Then I started getting the blue screen showing USBATA.SYS being the culprit. Now, I leave it unplugged when turning on my PC and plug it in only if I need to use it. I am working with their tech support trying to resolve this. Because their support is weekdays only (no weekends or evenings), I can only call them during the day at work, then try something at home and call them back the next day. It's very tedius process. If I don't get it resolved in a few days, I'd probably return it. I am running Windows 2000 with SP2 on a Dell XPS T500 with 384 MB RAM.
I tried the three different earpiece sizes.With the smallest size, the earpiece did not complete seal well in my ear canal. Bass was really poor, but mid and highs were decent.With the medium size, the earpiece sealed completely. Bass was REALLY good, but the mid and highs were REALLY bad.Perhaps the issue is with the user's ears. when I put the medium size on, I feel like I am pressurizing the air between the headphones and my ear drum. When this occurs, perhaps my eardrum is unable to detect/vibrate appropriately to higher freq sound. But because the air is sealed tight, bass response is incredible.I returned this set because I could not have both. Either Good bass w/bad mid/highs, or bad bass, with decent mid/highs.
I wanted to take fun pictures and videos. I can't figure out the video part, and the pictures don't come out most of the time, and the ones that do are blurry. I tried to download all my cool pictures I took and the computer said that there wern't any pictures to download. Where did they go? The phone number to call for help to figure out the different modes told me that I'd have to wait for 45 minutes!! Yikes! very disappointing
I have my sound system in the living room and just wanted to add some speakers in my bedroom.I live in a medium size apartment, the distance between the emiter and the receiver is less than 10 mts (30 feet). Only one wall exists between them and I places the emiter close to the ceiling and the antena pointing to the bedroom.All seemed to be fine but....1. When I walk in the bedroom the signal gets lost, I'm short and the emiter and receiver are installed close to the celiling but my walking interrupts the signal anyway.2. Sometimes, even if I'm lying in the bed and move a little. The signal also gets lost.3. As someone already pointed, it shutdowns the wireless network from time to time. (More often than "from time to time" really)I love the sound of the speakers, but the wireless system is really bad. It's not even acceptable, it doesn't works as should for a system which innovation is precisely to be wireless.Not happy at all with the speakers.
Okay first of all they didn't fit...I checked the door speaker size and tried finding something cheap that'll fit. Bought these and they were to big. I decide to use a speaker for a small computer system I have that needed a new sub. Well these suck so bad the old broken speaker sounds better. I don't even use it as a paper weight because I am embarrassed I bought them.
I had this camera flood once although it may have been user error. Olympus fixed it and returned it. Then the next time I used it anywhere near water the screen stopped working. Well it comes on for a couple seconds but then goes black. This doesn't seem like a water issue but I don't know what else it could be. So I am not sure whether to send it back to Olympus or forget about it. Also, in general while the pictures are OK for what it is, it's really hard to take pictures with. You can't see a thing on the screen in daylight or under water and the screen illuminator feature doesn't seem to do anything. I got lots of pictures of fish going either into or out of the picture, not fish nicely centered on the picture. When the picture does come out it is nice, but it is not easy. Perhaps I am spoiled by DSLR but I was hoping for something a little better and more reliable.EDIT: My camera started working again a few months after this. Very strange, but obviously not terribly reliable.
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
I was awful excited about a wifi card for slot 1 pda's. But lo-and-behold, the wcf12 doesn't currently support HP Jornada 54X series PDA's. Linksys support and engineering acknowledge this and state they are working on a release of an updated driver. You can find that out IF the tech support rep knows what he's talking about (most don't know what a jornada is). I did some hunting and pecking and finally found the beta out in a newsgroup. It works, but Linksys won't support it &quot;yet&quot;. It's been over a month since they told me it'd be out in the next week....Think twice..or search the net...Hint - Yahoo groups - HP Jornada clubs...good luck.
I'm so disapointed with Nikon. I bought a new D80... my first Nikon. My Wife bought me a Nikon 18-135 lens. I've invested about $1,200 into the camera and accessories. I've taken about 200 pictures and have taken exceptional care of the camera, yet I turned it on this past weekend and got the "Err" error on the display.I've tried 2 different lenses, removing and re-inserting the battery (fully charged), removed and re-inserted the XD card, tried the +- reset and then tried a complete soft reset using the reset button. The "Err" is still there.I contacted Nikon and I'm outside my warrenty so they said to send them the body and they will let me know what it cost to get it fixed. I guess I should just send a blank check also because they said they couldn't even give me an estimate of what it might cost.I'm sickened. I picked a Nikon because of the "supposed" quality behind the name. I can't believe this camera failed with so little use. My friend, who uses only Pentax, said his Pentax cameras have over 10,000 shots on them and still no problems.Last Nikon I will ever own.
This camera has been a source of much frustration for me.I have continuous problems downloading. The camera works about one forth of the time. It will be the last Kodad camera I buy.Caroline Murray Marks
I've had this router for about six months, and about every other day, the router loses its connection, changing its flashing green lights to solid amber. I contacted Belkin, and they instructed me to update the firmware, which makes sense. But that didn't improve the problem at all. So to get the router working again, I pull its power brick from the wall, wait a few seconds, and plug it back. And it works for another day or two. This is a very frustrating experience.On the plus side, in my house of about 3,000 square feet, I generally have good reception.
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.
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.
I bought a 3480 about six months ago, and almost as soon as I hooked it up, it began making dreadful noises, and the "protect" light would come on. I fixed it partially byunscrewing the cover cases a great deal, but frequently it didn't want to start. With sufficient banging on the side, however, it would eventually start, with noises.I got tired of this behavior (it was nearing speaker-damaging levels) and got a 3380, which, as it turns out is in pretty much the same case, and, for my purposes (classical stuff) works just as well for a hundred bucks less.Perhaps this problem is unique to me. I suppose I could have sent it back, but I thought $199 was worth it to fixthe problem. The 3380 works perfectly (so far!)Jerry O'Dell
These Sonys are possibly the worst quality headphones I have ever purchased in the $20 to $25 price range. You can't hear any bass and they distort at a relatively low volume. I give them 2 stars for the foldable design.
frequent interruptions of static are painful to listen to and reduce my useage of this device.
I just received mine, expected it to house a WD 2TB drive, but nothing worked.I tried USB and all FireWire ports, nothing works, nothing is detected in Windows.Before I purchased the drive I compared prices online, and on NewEgg's page of the product only mentions that 3TB support would require a firmware update which I can find nowhere on Macally's website.Anyway, I am returning the product immediately.
I paid a lot of money for this film and it doesn't even work!! I got 3 pictures out of it and they barely developed...the rest of the film came out all messed up. Upset does not even describe how I am feeling.
i got these for cheap thinking that all cd-r's were pretty much the same. boy was i wrong. while trying to back up some important information, the burns repeatedly failed when i approached the 700mb capacity of these discs. i then used some memorex cd-r's on the same files and they burned flawlessly. only when i reduced the size of the burn to about 1/2 of the stated capacity did these work. i also tried compiling a music cd with these discs and found the same results - if i filled the discs to their stated capacities, they would fail the burn as it neared finishing. the maxells took care of the same songs no problem. it bears repeating. these cd-r's are junk. look somewhere else unless you're buying these as coasters.
Didn't do the trick for me. I was trying to go through a couple of plaster-and-lathe walls, which may be too much to ask, but even then it was less effective than the stock antenna.Plus, it comes in blisterpack packaging = impossible to return. :(YMMV.
After reading the glowing reviews I decided to buy these headphones and my experience has been mixed. These are very comfortable and very well built but when the environment is quiet the noise cancelling function creates a low humming noise very similar to hearing the rain outside your house. The noise is present when playing music at low volume and also when no music is played. Maybe this is not a common feature because it would mean that you use these headphones to block the outside noise and if this goes away then the headphones will create their own! There are two ways to get rid of this noise: 1) turning off the noise cancelling function but then the sound quality gets reduced radically or 2) turn up the music volume.So I guess it is perfect for traveling and for noisy environments and not for everyday use at home. If so you would need two pair of headphones.Pros:- Great noise cancelling in noisy environments- Very comfortable- Very light- Well builtAverage:- Acceptable sound quality. Not that great but good.Cons:- With the noise cancelling switched off the sound quality is muffled and worse than a $10.00 earphones.- When in a quiet environment there is a constant humming noise.- No sound volume control- A bit big to carry around
It works fine EXCEPT when your hands get sweaty or wet! It is so frustrating it just wigs out. I just want a touch pad as good as a touch pad found on a laptop is that too much to ask? I would even be willing to pay more!
Used for printer and digital cameras to have a hub within easy reach of the camera USB cable. Port 1 stopped working within a month and I thought it was a fluke. Port 2 worked for over a year and then suddenly died as well. Port 3 only lasted a week. The rest still work but I replaced the hub with another inexpensive one from Staples. The printer port never failed so maybe by not removing the cable constantly protected it. The failures are not mechanical (bad pins, cold solder joints, etc.), but are electronic. Rebooting the hub or computer made no difference. Been using hubs the same way since the late 90s without ever a problem. How can a hub be so unreliable?
I ordered (and paid for) a pair of fifty foot VIDEO cables. In place of what I order and pay for I get a set of 50 foot AUDIO cables. Video IS different than audio. I ordered and paid for it overnight because I needed it today. Now I have to find a physical store that is open Saturdays and has them and drive there. If I have time. Thanks.
i dont like it!!! its not stableit goes on and off all the time.
These headphones did not last 1 year. I'm a dj and I do alot of gigs. I got the MDR's on sale and was excited, as these seem to be the dj standards from the reviews I read. After a few months the joints by the earpiece broke. I taped them up, as the wire was still connected. A few weeks later, during a party, the left side broke. I have had many headphones for dj'ing, and these are the first that have broken by the earpiece. I love the sound, but the build quality sucked.
So I decided to drop 10-grand for a brand new AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable; but before I could make the purchase, I find it already connecting my PC to my home entertainment system. Further investigation revealed a charge of $10,000 to my Amex card.Unfortunately, the cable does not work. When I try to play a song, nothing comes out of my speakers. Just this odd, regular pulsing sound. When I try to disconnect the cable, my vision starts to blur around the edges and seems to focus on a single point directly in front of me. Also, everything turns this weird blueish hue. When I finally take my hand away from the cable, I must be blacking-out, because I swear it's only ever a few seconds, but the clock on my desk says as much as 12 hours have passed, sometimes considerably more. A few times, my girlfriend has been extremely pissed at me for missing our date. This has happened to me 5 times now. Maybe more. I can no longer be certain.Attempts to contact Denon Customer Support have proven even less fruitful. An automated message simply states, "April 14, 2062, 19:54:39UTC--heart attack." Every single time.Seriously, no help at all.
I bought this printer for my daughter attending and college and liked it so much I bought one for myself. Neither of us used it on a regular basis and they both quit feeding paper at the same time - about 1-1/2 years later. Very frustrating since we both had just bought new ink.
I'll do a simple pros-and-cons here, but will summarize by saying I was highly disappointedPros:Sound is excellent and rich. That's it.Cons:Very short cord.Buds pop out of the ear easily, although I had no trouble with the headset falling off.Difficult to place buds in the ear for good sound.Biggest negative: Rough edges (casting flash) on the earbuds require the development of ear calluses--a mere minute or two caused serious discomfort. Not acceptable.A couple of months later: After I did develop the required calluses, the band started to stretch, so they now fall off easily. Sigh.
I was installing new door speakers in a 1993 toyota previa van. The old ones were destroyed by age, so I thought ANYTHING new would be good enough to make decent sound in this old van. Boy was I wrong. These Pyle speakers are so bad, when we initially installed them I thought the head unit was blown. I found out later, by testing, that the head unit was fine, but the new Pyle speakers were not. At completely normal listening levels, the bass distortion was so bad as to make these unusable. Since the van was all torn apart, I had to go to the store and pay full retail for some reasonable speakers. These will go straight into the landfill. So sad. I have to mention it again -- I am a middle aged man who listens to music at normal low levels... so I was not demanding much at all out of these speakers, yet they failed miserably.Do not waste your time and money on these.I don't usually write reviews. But these were so bad, I had to. Please, please don't buy these speakers. I know you want low end speakers or you wouldn't be on this page to begin with... but please, take my advice and don't buy these.
When first purchasing these headphones I wrote a very glowing review. I like these because they sit right at the edge of the ear, it is not difficult to get a good seal, and they stay in. They don't quite have the clarity the higher end ones do, but I enjoy the sound as it is warm with plenty of bass. On top of that, they are cheap.However, I soon found out why they are so cheap. They don't hold up well at all. My first pair lasted a couple of months, until one of the ears stopped producing any sound. I returned it under warranty, and received a new pair. After a month, I had the same problem, and returned that pair. My third pair gave me small shocks in my ear, right after opening it from the box... sweet!
The headphones were useful while they lasted. The sound and fit were fine.After just three months, however, they became unusable:One earphone began to transmit sound only intermittently. I had to twist the cords in such a way to make them work.After several weeks of this frustrating process, it became impossible to make the dysfunctional earphone operate properly, rendering the set useless.Evidently made with cheap materials and assembled with a poor design.I recently purchased a cheaper set - a different brand - which have worked fine.I will not purchase from this brand again.
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.
OK; I had quite a battle with this little thing. I kept getting a power surge error on the USB port this drive was connected to. Even by using another USB port for extra power (as instructed in the documentation), I could not get this to work. I had another software engineer try it on his PC as well. Only 1 time did I ever get my PC to recognize this device and NOT get the power surge warning. Never again did it work. I also tried it on a brand new Dell laptop with no luck. It was truly a bad purchase.
I recently bought this mp3 player for a Christmas gift. It seemed like a great product: lots of memory, reasonably priced, compact size and many rave reviews. However, when I tried to set it up, I ran into numerous problems. For starters, while I was uploading music to the device, after 1 GB, it said that it was full. Then the software, Musicmatch, couldn't recognize the device, so I could not reformat its hard drive. The menu system on the mp3 player was confusing and difficult to navigate. Also, I could not find any online support for this virtually unknown company. Although I'm sure I bought a lemon, I didn't care to exchange it for another one, knowing that even if I had gotten it to work, it wouldn't have been worth it anyway.
Don't be fooled by this camers 2.2 Megapixels. It may be able to shoot at high resolution, but it applies to much compression to the images it shoots to make them fit onto the card. The result is that the images apear grainy when fully zoomed in. Also, the digital zoom only enhances this graininess. It looks like someones merely cropped the image and then enlarged it to full size (blurry and low quality). This camera also is terrible for film exposure (I know it doesn't have film, but still). My pictures are always come out to dark or too light and I have to use photoshop (Making copies of layers and setting them to screen or multiply) to set the values right. The only plus about this camera is that it has a good OS, and has the novelty of being able to hook up to a TV. I would reccomend stepping up to Nikon Coolpics 775 (about 80 bucks more) because there is a huge chance you will outgrow this camera like me.
I have never seen so many positive ratings- I am jealous, really wanted it to work - but it does not fit the new zune v2.....the thing slides around in it, the screen is now bigger, the protector doesn't cover it all...the main button does not hit the right key since it slides and it does not recognize the touch under the rubber. The new position for the locking switch is on top left, not center anymore.I hope they come out with new version....and side note, mine was 25$, why are some retailers asking $125...supply and demand??don't do that...SFplanet's website has them still for $26...but only get for v1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this thinking it'd be sleek and decently useful. And, I bought this for my 15" MacBook Pro.But I regret my decision, to have bought this, without checking out at the local store.Problem is while the inner sides of the bag has small-baloon like cushion, the bottom of the bag just doesn't have anything. Its just one thin layer of neoprene.When the laptop is placed hard, it takes full beating.
After less than six months battery failed. Try to get these guys to honor their warranty mission impossible, they have no contact information (even through Amazon) and their phone from the Internet doesn't work. These guys are NOT honorable don't buy anything from them and Amazon damages its reputation with vendors like these. Please have them removed
I put large video files on them. About 1 in 5 discs fail afterburning sucessfully. That is, when I go to access the file on the disc later, I get a cyclic redundancy error. This occurrs on both of my computers, both of my burners. So... I'm pretty sure it's a problem with these disks -- just being very easily damaged.
First, there is a small level of computer knowledge required to really use this thing at its full potential. Not much, just the ability to drag and drop files in windows. If you can do that, then you do not have to have your player tied down to any software, you can mix and match file types within album folders if you so choose, something that would melt itunes or windows media. The radio is excellent, the battery is decent, the screen is nice, the sound is very good. It looks nice, survives falls easily. The ability to read text files and record voice is good for students. Plus if you carry this around, and you dont really need a thumb drive.so why only two stars? Cause the longest I have ever heard one of these things lasting was just under two years. Generally the firmware fails somehow and you can no longer transfer files. The mini jack is not of the highest quality (when obviously the mini jack should be the most durable thing about any portable music player.) If you do get one for like 50$ or something be sure to carry around a small paper clip btw, you will need to reset it semi regularly.
The problem with this is low dynamic range. The brights and the darks show up, but no middle. So the brightness level is flat. The pictures look awful, the background is dark and people's faces are too bright. weird..I got this as a gift and was going to return it for another when I read the other reviews here. Now I will ask the person who bought it to give me the receipt so I can get a different brand.
I purchased this camera after looking at a couple reviews that mentioned they fit the canon slr EOS series. I had just recently purchased an Canon EOS XS camera (along with the 18-55mm kit lens) and wasnt a big fan of the backpack-type bags. I just wanted a case for my camera so I could put it inside my purse when i went places, instead of having to lug around another bag. However, this case was too small for my camera. It seemed JUST short of fitting my camera...i think if i had tried to tug it another inch or so, it might have just barely fit...but I didn't want to jam my camera in there, and I dont think that's what anybody is looking for as well. However, the quality and everything else was what i was looking for..too bad it didnt fit
These are nice cameras but they have a serious (fatal) problem with the shutter button. The button falls apart which renders the camera useless. This has happened twice with the camera I own. The first time it occurred under warranty and Sony fixed the problem although it occurred on vacation in France which was a bummer. Now the exact same problem has reoccurred and Sony wants $171.00 to fix it. I'd save my money or buy a Nikon or Canon. If you'll notice this is not the only review that mentions this problem.
I can attest to the great sound quality of these speakers, if you are anything less than a finicky audiophile, you will be satisfied with the sound.Unfortunately, I can also attest to the horrible quality of construction, particularly the design of the din connector. If you try to place the sub-woofer under your desk (where it should be), the flimsy din connector, 'will' break. It juts out two inches from the back of the sub, if you brush it with your foot, or push it against the wall, your speakers are done. I am convinced that this is the cause of many of the failure complaints.This happened to me of course, and I spent 20$ on a replacement "control pod" directly from the klipsch website. What I got was a model with the same defective design, even though newer models had addressed this design flaw, and were fully compatible with my speakers. After the din connector broke on the second control pod (about a months usage) I gave up.Good sound.Bad design.Look elsewhere.
I purchased this filter to use withViewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24-Inch (23.6-Inch Vis) Widescreen LED Monitor with Full HD 1080p and Speakers - Black. It's large enough to cover all but a small area (about a 1/16 of an inch on the horizontal side). It's not noticeable. There is enough of an edge on the monitor where you can put the filter in place without the use of the provided tabs.Overall, the filter is a good product. Sturdy and of good quality. However, the viewing angle is a bit wide. While not "readable", it doesn't truly black out the screen as seen in the pictures. People may not be able to read your e-mail, but they can tell that you use gMail.However, this isn't the worst part.Because my monitor is so large, parts of the screen are hard to read with the filter in place. You have to constantly move your head of you have items on the edge of the screen that you need to look at (think notification areas). It can make your eyes strain and make your head hurt if you do this too long.
PROS:* Very nice looking (sleek and elegant)* Lightweight* Rechargeable battery* All-in-one (Camcorder/StillCamera/VoiceRecorder/MP3Player, etc)* Camcorder works great* Lots of settings and configurations* Easy to use* Comes with craddle, USB cable and carrying pouchCONS:* Not sturdy at all (small on/off slide-buttons will fail in no time, LCD's open/close mechanism is very cheap and does not hold in position while open)* Flash is too (I could say extremely) weak for indoor pictures (outdoor pictures without flash are OK)* Somehow, it takes too long to take the picture (it flashes once, and after a while it flashes again and takes the picture, so persons photographed have already moved or appear with their eyes closed)* Awful (blurred) pictures of moving objects/people* Sound from built in speaker is too low (earphones are a MUST)* Battery life is rather low* Ergonomics are awful (difficult to take pictures without covering flash or lens with your fingers, design could definitely be better)* Digital ZOOM is not very useful (distorts images at half the magnitude)* My old Olympus 2-MegaPixel camera takes MUCH BETTER pictures (but is triple in size)
Even though the review's were just ok. I decided to order two of these for Christmas Gifts. Thinking they would be great when traveling rurally and out of Cell Phone Range! The first time we turned one on and off again...It quit working...Sent it back, the replacement was delivered promptly!!Unfortunately...They never worked unless in the same room...Tried them on the interstate and couldn't even get a trucker...The weather station does work however.I returned both units and was refuned in 2 days.
I know always to use caution when using anything that comes free,and this printer proves that point. The paper is always jamming, to get two readable pages I will have to print between 6-8 pages. This a a big drain on ink, I have had it a year and have gone through 2 black carts and have thrown away more paper than my son can draw on!
I have used a Garmin GPS in my car for years and thought the product worked well so when looking for a GPS for hiking I went right to Garmin. They have a wide variety of products and it appears that they know what they are doing.I could not have been more wrong in my deduction. I received the unit three days ago and I have not been able to use it since receiving it.I live just outside Washington DC so I ordered the mid-atlantic 24K map at a nice price (for Garmin) of $100. I had to buy a micro SD card in order to download the map and after installing the card I connected the unit to my computer. Before I could download from the Garmin web site I had to create an account. In order to create an account I had to have the serial number of my eTrex Vista. I clicked the "where is my serial number" icon and was told to find my serial number in the battery compartment. It was not there! This required the first of many calls to Garmin. After explaining the issue to the Garmin rep he replied "OH! That is not a problem!" Then I provided him with my device ID and he was able to look up the number. I then proceeded to finish creating my account and purchase the map I was interested in. After some initial difficulty downloading I talked to another Garmin rep and when I related my intent he made a vague suggestion that it might not work. Why wouldn't it work, I asked. "Well, sometimes there are issues" he explained. "Sometimes you need to plug the micro SD card directly into your card reader" he explained. Since I did not have a card reader on the machine I was using this was not an option. I eagerly commenced the download. Two hours later I was, according to the Garmin download meter, almost 5% complete! Wow! making great progress here 'eh. The following morning I came out to my machine to find it stuck on 99% BUT my eTrex said "download complete" So I thought I was in good shape. The only real problem was that there was no map on my eTrex!I called Garmin yet again, switched to a computer with a card reader and, again, eagerly started the process. Now I am getting somewhere, I thought. Three hours later the Garmin download meter was stuck on 5%. At this rate it was only going to take me 60 hours! I should say I use DSL which was operating at 54mbps. So - another call to Garmin in an attempt to find where the difficulty was. It proved to be a very frustrating call because they could provide NO help at all and the supposed reason bounced from topic to topic primarily pointing at my internet connection, which is admittedly not BLAZING fast but it is more than fast enough for this task.After multiple hours and going on the last portion of the second day of phone calls with Garmin they suggested they would send me a micro SD card with the map pre-loaded. I agreed and I thought my problems might be over.Well, I thought, I have some time to try the unit out with the basic map which came with the unit. I walked out in the yard and started checking things out. I could see where I was, and I could see my road and nearby larger roads but the compass was clearly not calibrated properly. No Problem! There is a "compass calibration" routine written into the software! So I initiated the compass calibrate routine, turned the unit slowly through two 360 degree turns then went back to my map.Suddenly the road where I live disappeared and I had been teleported about a third of a mile from my house! Guess what? On the phone again with Garmin. Maybe I didn't have enough satellites? Living just outside of DC there are more satellites hovering in the sky here than probably anywhere else in the world. I navigated my eTrex to the satellite page and found no less than eight satellites with a very strong signal. After another frustrating 20 minutes of trying this and trying that the rep concluded "well, it is obviously not working." The unit has a facility to tell you the accuracy of it's reading and on my unit, operating under no less than eight satellites the accuracy was +- about a third of a mile!I am sending the unit back.
I bought the Klipsch 2.1 speakers about 2 years ago to replace my old Yamaha (YST-MSW10); they sounding great until about a week ago! It looks as though I'll have to pull the Yamahas back out of storage. The sub-woofer in the Klipschs comes in and out every 5 minutes or so (must be a short some where?). I've checked all external connections and they are fine. When the sub-woofer goes in and out of producing a sound it gives off a 'scratchy' sound that sounds awful. I too use surge protectors and never turn the volume up past half-way, so the problem shouldn't be from misuse.
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.
Used it in my car. The signal was weak at best, and the quality equivalent to a cell phone. Ease of use and set up was challenging as well. Better off puchasing an IPOD stereo adapter. Can work much better in your house.
Yes, its true. You will get this shiny new card, install it, and then learn that there are no drivers to support the FW800 speeds it boasts. This card is "capable" of doing FW800, but it won't. If you plug in your FW800 devices, they will run at FW400. How did adaptec get away with this? I don't know. Their website says:No drivers are currently available for this product from Adaptec.There are a few possible reasons for this:- The product is supported by embedded drivers that are available in the supported operating systems.- The product is supported by drivers that are embedded in the product.- The product was recently introduced and there are no new drivers availableNone are true. The OS does not provide drivers for FW800 speeds. The product is not brand new, they have had plenty of time to develop drivers. Adaptec is waiting for Microsoft to support FW800 and "embed" the drivers in the OS. And they won't do drivers themselves because FW800 didn't catch on like they hoped it would. Not enough demand to allocate resources towards driver development.What a joke, and a waste of money. Don't support Adaptec by buying this product - or any others. This is outright dishonest and shows no ethics on the part of Adaptec. Save your money and stay away from Adaptec. If you don't believe me on the drivers, do some quick research.
The portable tent is really nice with this product, however, the lights are too small to light inside the tent effectively.Really disappointing.
Had no problem with these for a few months and I liked the high quality/durability wrap around the wires. A little after 4 months, I noticed that the left bud was getting softer and it finally quit making any noise except for harsh distorted sounds during my spoken podcasts I listen to. Oh well, I bought them at a place I could still return them and got my money back but won't be buying another pair of these. It didn't appear that there was any wear on the wires, and if I wiggled it there was not the tell-tale "good, not good" sound when a wire is fraying or has a bad connection internally.
I used this for about 3 months before it died. 1-2 switches per day between PS3, 360, or home server. After about a month it began working intermittently. After 2, you had to be extremely careful putting it in each position. After the last month, only one port still worked. I assume the mirrors are falling out of alignment, but I just will not use this anymore. Ended up purchasing a different surround sound receiver with optical inputs.
Not worth buying. Got better reception with the free antenna that came with my portable tv. I ended up throwing it out. In a word "TRASH".
After having this camera for only 5 months, the infamous E18 message showed up on my camera (something having to do with the lens) and the manufacturer refused to fix this problem without me first paying a $108 fee when the camera itself cost me just under $200. That's like paying for half the camera again. I definitely do not recommend buying ANY canon powershot products.
That stament is especially true with this joystick and when I use the word eventually I mean within a few weeks. Worked just fine until it started to loose calibration slowly. At first I could just unplug the USB and plug it back in, now even doing that does not appear to fix the problem. I've tried everything possible.
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!!!!!!!!
Some of you guys must have some crummy soundcards installed on your machines if this widget sounds better than your stock unit.In theory of course, the AA micro should be the business. It's a dedicated D/A or D/D unit as far as I can tell. But the transients are terribly produced - No solid sound stage, I'm also hearing added noise. And I'm not expecting audiophile quality either! I'm using a mid range pair of Sennheisers on my IBM X40 Thinkpad. Seriously, the installed sound card is quieter and does a far better job. I tried a variety of apps (musicmatch, mediaplayer, audition) with the same results. The noise is not constant, so must be in the conversion stages, instead of interference.Wanted to love this - but it's rubbish.
I thought I had made a good decision when purchasing this camera two years ago. It was a little slow, and the pictures weren't always great, but I could live with that. Then, two days ago all of a sudden it stopped working. One minute, my husband was taking a photo of the cats, and when he went to take another he got a black LCD display and it took a black photo. We tried again and again- all black photos. There had not been any trauma to the camera at all! One minute good, next minute dead. We tried all the tricks to fix it and I went on line to see if anyone else had experienced this black screen phenomenon. It seems that some Sony users had this problem and it was due to a defective CCD chip that was used in many brands including Olympus manufactured in 2002. Sony was fixing defective cameras, so I figured I wouldn't have any problem with Olympus fixing mine. WRONG! The operator at Olympus denied this problem and told me it may be humidity! It's October in PA- the camera was indoors- it worked then didn't work - I'm not buying the humidity theory! He then told me I could have it fixed for $109.00 by Olympus- no thanks! I allready spent way too much money on this camera in the first place. It quit working for no reason, I don't trust it now! My other option was to trade it in for a discount on 1 of 3 offered Olympus models. I looked up the discount I would receive on the models- a whopping $40.00! Thanks a lot Olympus! Now I'm stuck with all of your lousey memory cards!
I bought this product in order to remove the scratches from my iPod. After using it exactly as directed, which involved large amounts of scrubbing with an unpleasant smelling goo, the scratches were still on my iPod. The iPod was shinier, I admit, but if you want a shiny iPOd you could probably use a wet cloth and get the same results. The miracle sounding 'gets rid of all scratches' is competely untrue. Not even the small scratches disappeared.
Bought mine in Jan. 2006. I now have the infamous yellow stripe of death down the right side of the screen. I left the future of any sony purchases from this customer up to how sony dealt with this issue. Very poor... part is backordered and, from what I've read, the new part has other imperfections. Only a few customers are getting full replacement tv's. They wouldn't replace mine, even when I wanted to pay extra for an upgraded set. Guess its who you know. Sony has gone down hill. I will never purchase another sony product again.
Also got this free when I bought a camera. Now I know why it was free, it made the worse color prints I ever saw. Wasted a lot of good photo paper trying to get some pictures.
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 was on cloud 9 with this product for about a week: wma compatible, nice headphones, etc. Then I needed to change the battery, and all hell broke loose. The backpack failed to snap back on after replacing the battery, then the off/on switch snapped and wouldn't work anymore. Within a week, this had turned into one useless product. So I took it back and exchanged it for the Intel 3000: it may look a little clunkier and the headphones aren't as nice, but it's been great so far, and I haven't had any problems changing batteries.Buyer beware!
I loved the price and the capacity on this player, but it frequently stops working for no reason. To get it started again you need to remove the battery. Needless to say, this is a huge pain. Customer service is a joke.
OK if you want a power supply in your bag and one at your desk. Use this one at desk where you are more likely to see the power plug is not plugged in sufficiently to power the computer. Plug gives no indication it is doing it's job and does not plug in solidly. When properly plugged, works. Also wires seem thinly made so I'd not use it as my only supply nor coil it much. Using it, but would not buy again.
On my second one now...Not that I liked it much the first time, just that it is the only brand they sell in the local store here. I will say that while it worked, it worked...I mean, it killed some bugs! These, however, are my problems with it: Bulbs burn out fast! Like after four to six months...And the replacement bulbs are almost as much as I paid for the whole unit! The thing gets jammed up with bugs and there is no easy way to clean it. Finally, it doesn't appear to be very weatherproof. The first one died after a storm and the one I have now has just died. I think I am buying a different brand on here...One that works for more than a few months!
The strands in this wire are very soft. No matter how carefully I clip the plastic sleeve (using my wire clipper or a blade), there are some strands that get broken. While connecting the end to speaker screws, a few more drops off. This is not a good sign. Quality of the wire is poor. Fortunately Amazon return policy is good, I returned this item.
The plus side is it,s easy to hook this good looking ,so called new generation of sound ,THX pro media experiance set up,up. I had read the reveiws about great sound,people getting kicked out of apartments,powering up a block party,the works. I put the old Altec Lansings ATP3,s on my other P.C. Carefully adjusted my sound card,even played a subwoofer break in disc I had around. Talk about dissapointment. My 89 dollar boom box would put these to shame. There is still no system out for p.c.s that I'd call head and shoulders above the rest. If you think these have great sound quality you have obviously lived a sheltered life. The tweeters are obnoxious in my opinion,but I'm a silk dome fan! The bass isnt really that great either. Very minamal change in volume over the old Altec Lansing ATP3sPay attention to the people with reliability issues and service from Klipsch too! When they say poor service They are being nice. It will take awhile to get your return authorization number. You will need this number,BECAUSE OF RELIABILITY ISSUES and if you bought them from someone other than a authorized dealer they will want you to pay. Looking back I bought thses speaker because of the name is synonimous with fine audio equipment. I only looked at the positive reviews,figured the others didn't know what they were talking about,wrong. Just like the dim headlights on a old Volkswagon,once again Bosch is not a electrical genius on this player. Dont, I repeat dont, buy this system expecting to just smoke your old set up unless you have one crappy o.e.m. setup. Just think in-between sending it back for service to Klipsch your going to need something to listen too so don't throw them out.
This was a total rip off. I was excited when opening the package, in order tu plug it and start moving all around he screen; Instead, the hardware recognized the mouse but it would not work until ten minutes had passed afetr pluging in.After that, the mouse seems to work only when it feels like working, and that is not very common. It freezes for many minutes with no response whatsoever. I am considering returning it for a full refund
I was excited to find a compact reverse porro with a wide field of view. Unfortunately these have too many down sides to recommend. I own several pair of compact and so compared them to those.Pentax 8x21UCF R vs Alpen 8x24 wide angle vs Nikon 8x24 traveliteI've been waiting to see if these inexpensive Alpen compacts were anything special. So I'll do a simple comparison review here with two other similar compacts I own.Cost: Approx.Alpen $49Nikon $82Pentax $48.50Length: Approx.Alpen 4.0Nikon 4.5Pentax 3.2Weight:Alpen 11ozNikon 9.3ozPentax 7.4ozClose focus:Alpen 12ft approx.Nikon 9.8ftPentax9.19ftEye relief:Alpen 12mmNikon 11.1mmPentax 13mmFOV:Alpen 430ft.Nikon 293ftPentax 324ft.Each of these compacts have strong points and weak points that might make them winners or losers depending on what one deems most important for personal use.Alpens Strong points were, and outstanding FOV that feels like a full sized binocular, fairly crisp to the edges considering. Also very inexpensive. I actually found them for $45.Weak points were, ergonomically difficult. Hard hold and when in place the focus nob actually hits your forehead so you have to slightly back away to focus. Even with a 3.1 exit pupil which was the largest they were the hardest to place in position for viewing. The focus nob was slow and difficult to find perfect focus. Once in focus they performed fairly well. They were the darkest of the three and even less bright than the pentax 21mm. Also they placed third in overall optical clarity possibly due to the darker views.Nikon's Strong points were very nice ergonomically. Very comfortable to hold and easy to center in the eyes. They had the shortest eye relief but it felt like the longest. The brightness was very good. Clarity very good.Weak points were a very narrow FOV which for me is not good. Very noticeable when compared to the others. They were also the most expensive of the three bins and the longest.Pentax Strong points. Very small compact size and ergonomically fairly decent to use considering their tiny size. Inexpensive with very bright views (maybe the brightest even though the smallest objective lenses) and very good optics on par with the Nikons. Very light weight. Decent FOV.Weak points. Compared to the others not much. Maybe too small for those with large hands and faces.All testing was done at dawn and durning a dark rainy day.So, if I had to keep only one it would be that little Pentax 8x21. It seemed to be the best compromise of qualities that one wants in a small compact compared to the others. The clincher for me over the Nikon was the FOV. The Nikon just was too narrow to be enjoyable. It (the Pentax) had enough to feel somewhat similar to the Alpen. The optics are very nice and it's a bright little binocular at 21mm.For me even with all the Travelite's strong points that narrow FOV just won't cut it for me any more. Still they make it to second place.The Alpens unfortunately had too many weaknesses to make the cut even though they shine in with that very large FOV. I might keep them just for that and the fact that I'm lazy, but they will be a pair that spends there time as bins of last resort. The car glove box most likely. Ergonomically they are a bit of a nightmare although there is a way to cup them with your hands that keeps that focuser out of your forehead but it's not easy to do. Also they are just dark. They might be fine on a bright sunny day but I'm not giving these any kind of recommendation unless you will put up with anything for a very wide FOV.__________________
This is a cheap binocular and it does not work. The one that I bought does not focus and I am returning it.
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.
I was quite impressed when I first used this camera, but after a few months, 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 Multimedia Navigator(1 disc: JLIP VideoCapture | JLIP VideoProducer | PictureNavigator) does not work on the Windows 98 as it said, neither in W2K and Windows XP.I'm still haven't been able to download my pictures because my PC doesn't recognize the camera. Apparently, many people are experiencing similar problems with downloading their images. There is no drivers for this camera and JVC support doesn't know about this issue.
I listen to books on tape to fall asleep and have gone through so many pairs of earphones it isn't funny. These do not fit my ears very well and they flop around. Granted I do not have dumbo ears but more like hamster ones that are hard to fit. My dilema is, should I wish for bigger ears or more suitable earphones?
I bought the whole package, router, wireless NIC card for a PC and a wireless PCMCIA card for my notebook. Installation is pretty easy on all and the 1st 2 are still up. However. the WPC54G died and I'm playing hell trying to get it replaced.
If you look anywhere else, people will give you the same review. Same thing here. These headphones are very nice. They feel great, the sound quality is great, but the cable connector is built so bad that it will break on you within a year. Guaranteed. Mine broke in 3 days. What's the use of amazing sound quality if only one side of the headphones work? Sure, it's okay, because they have a 2 year warranty, right? Nope- only from an "authorized reseller." Apparently Sound Around Inc. was not one of them. My RMA request to V-Moda was rejected and had no way of RMA'ing with the vendor I bought it from. It was a hassle returning the defective item. Yes, defective- all of them are defective. My friend has a pair of these, so I thought I'd give them a chance, but it was not worth it.tl dr;Not worth the trouble, keep looking for headphones.
When I heard about the Wireless-B Music System and saw the marketing hype, I was sold right away. Unfortunately the actual product didn't deliver on expectations.I bought the WMLS11B several days ago. The setup was fairly straightforward and when I had problems initially connecting Linksys tech support was very helpful. When I got everything working, however, I soon realized some feature limitations that didn't live up to the marketing: I am also experiencing the 10-11 song Playlist limitation and tech support doesn't seem to have an answer for this. For now I've gotten around it by creating multiple Playlists of the same type of music, but that's a lame workaround I shouldn't have to do. The other limitation is the internet radio feature, which provides access to a number of radio stations, but most of which I have no interest in listening to. For the ones I do try to listen to, I usually get dead air. I've tried to use the Favorites feature to configure internet radio stations of my own, but to new avail.Overall, this product is great in concept but not ready for prime time. I certainly wouldn't recommend it.
I haven't seen any other of this so I cannot compare, I didn't like the picture quality anyway, I guess they all might look the same.I bought it for my mother, she is happy with it, showing pictures around.I don't like the fact that you have to install a piece of software to reformat and upload the pictures.
Goes catatonic if you run Azureus (requires a reboot to get it to stop rejecting connections) and is noticeably sluggish loading Web pages even when working "correctly." I should have read the reviews here before buying one of these turkeys. Yes, I upgraded the firmware and checked the MTU. Didn't help. In fact, when I changed the MTU the device stopped taking incoming connections entirely. Stay far, far away.
I usually have good luck w/ Olympus cameras. For what we needed this seemed economical and a perfect fit. First, this camera has NO CARD SLOT. You cannot install a new card. Olympus doesn't have any information on this model number either, so don't bother calling them. They told me to "Google it". I ended up sending it back. Spend a little more money and get another model.
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 purchased this item for a road trip where we were going to be passing through a lot of back roads country, so I was worried that I would not get reception with a wireless receiver/converter. Unfortunately, this item defines the line "you get what you pay for." The sound quality is terrible--even with the volume turned up on both my iPod and car stereo, we could barely hear anything.
I enjoyed my Visor Edge for about 8 months and then I began to get "Fatal Exception" errors that could not be fixed by hard or soft resets. The only solution is to let the battery die and recharge it. After researching this problem I found out it is all too common. Therefore I would not reccomend this to anyone looking for a reliable PDA.
I bought these headphones in a hurry withoud much consideration or research, and I deeply regret it. While the sound is all right most of the time, the bass becomes a buzzing sound when the noise-cancelling mechanism is enabled (which just creates a fuzzy backround sound that does next to nothing). In addition, they're quite uncomfortable, being to tight, and you can't lean your head back without pushing them off your ears unless whatever you are sitting in has a protruding headrest. The one thing I did like particularily about them is the headphone cord length. Not too long, not too short, but with that obnoxious little box that stores the battery for noise-cancellation and the switch, it gets annoying.SOUND QUALITY: 6/10 w/ out noise-cancelling, 2/10 w/ noise- cancellingCOMFORT: 5/10VALUE: 4/10OVERALL: 2/10DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY
I got this CD player around Christmas and was really excited to try it out. The first day everything went fine, it played CDs well, albeit there was some static and skipping, though very little.Later I put in a CD, clicked play, and waited. Nothing.The screen displayed No Disk. I was puzzled. There was a disk inside. It was clean...no fingerprints or scratches. After a few minutes I gave up.The next day, I tried it again..this time it worked. But now its not. The screen says No Disc, and there isn't anything wrong with the CD.I do not recommend this CD player..its very faulty and unreliable.
I had the camera for about 14 months. Then, after the warranty expires, the display started to go...It would display only horizontal lines. Sometimes if you just let it sit, the display would come back but as another reviewer noted, by then either your battery is half dead or the moment has passed. A few months later the display stopped working altogether no matter how long you let it sit. I contacted SONY and they advised it would cost $280.00 for the repair. Researching on line shows SONY has had many problems with this type of display. There is even a class action law suite by some attorney in Chicago concerning the display problems.I suppose the camera did take good videos when it was working BUT a camera with the name SONY should last much longer than 14 months.Since this occured,I have purchased a digital camera, a flat panel TV, a new blue ray player and since I'm going on vactaion soon, I will be looking for a new video camera.The brand SONY has not and will not be an option in my house.If you are willing to take the chance,Pros:Good quality videos.Small and easy to handle.Easy to operate the functions with one hand.Cons:Poor still picture quality. (after all, its just 1mp.The menu is not the easiest to maneuver through.No view finder, you have to rely on the display. (see above)
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 ?
The Handspring Visor Edge provided 5 months of wonderful usage until one night when I was riding with some of my friends going to Tulsa I decided to play some games on it, so I take it out and I noticed that it said fatal error, so I thought well no big deal I just perform a soft reset and it will be fine but when I performed a soft reset it would load up and then it said fatal error then I performed another soft reset still nothing worked then I tried a hard reset nothing, nothing would work and what was really bad the power button did not respond so I could not conserve the batteries until I got back from the trip. Well when I got back the batteries must have totally drained down because the screen was blank.
I had a static from the time I installed it. I worked with a tech from Creative (who was very helpful) for a couple of weeks but in the end we could not eliminate the static. Back it went.
This thing installed OK per the brief cheat sheet included, but then when I tried to configure security I found that the instructions simply didn't work. Not even close. URLs listed in the docs resulted in DNS errors or 404s. Called tech support once, navigated through the endless prompts and when I finally got dumped in the support queue, I was disconnected within a few seconds. I foolishly tried again, navigated through all the junk again, and was *almost* in the queue when a recorded message announced that "we're sorry, your call cannot be completed as dialed. Please check the number and try again." There's merely indifferent customer service and merely mediocre documentation out there, and then there's Netgear. What a joke.
I order two ink cartridges from your company recently for my Epson Sytlus Photo 820 (Black and Color). Neither one of them have been worth the money spent. They do not provide ink. I purchase alot of ink for my printer and was hoping to find a suppler to fulfill my needs but your product flunked big time.
I concur with the previous reviews that talk to the fact that the phone charger actually discharges their devices - the battery in my iPhone actually dies faster when this is plugged into it. But worse than this is the fact that BargainCell is unresponsive to my email asking what to do, and worst of the bunch is Amazon to continue selling this obviously defective product. Shame on you! I only gave it one star because Amazon would not let me give it 0 stars!
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.
Bought 2 of these pieces of junk with one montht difference, one for me and one for for my sister's place. Both started to drop wireless connections after 2 months use with increasing frequence until wireless feature is down most of the time. Firmware updates are just placebos, won't improve anything!!Customer support are just dummies reading through scripts assuming you're utterly stupid and forgot to plug to the power or so. Rebates are a bad joke!!! 4 months and I got no money back on either!!! and I'm not going to expect them to honor the warranty, so they'll end up leveling some table.SAVE YOURSELF SOME MONEY BY SPENDING A FEW EXTRA BUCKS ON SOME OTHER BRAND!!!!
The printing is OK but you need to install a drive in every computer that will access its printers. The scanner feature is awful, it is a very simple scanner. You loose any feature your multifunctional printer has. I don't recommend this product.
First MX5000 Desktop never would connect. Installation instructions were overly simplistic and incomplete for today's environment of firewalls and realtime ad-ware detection software. Replacement shipment arrived promptly. Installation occurred without incident and both the mouse and keyboard connected without incident. The MX1000 laser mouse is terrific, but the keyboard has some issues. After the keyboard is idle for a period, it's like it has to "wake-up" when you begin typing. Not only is the display of the first key entered delayed, but most of the time this first keystroke is duplicated - enter 'A' as the first keystroke and frequently 'AA' is the input displayed. Hopefully, Logitech will issue a patch for this issue.
Stopped working after 3 hrs! This zapper is complete garbage. Won't work on anything larger than a misqiuto. Had a month infestation and it killed about 2 dozen then just quit workinbg. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
V-Moda, you giveth and then taketh away.I've just gone through my second pair. Why did I buy another pair after the first one suddenly stopped working? Because the sound quality on these is BEYOND excellent: if you're a fan of dubstep or pounding, pounding bass music you will love these. For 2-6 weeks. Then one ear will cut out.They really will: notice how reviews for ALL V-Moda products are unusually stratified? Search for it and you'll find a whole ton of 5-star reviews from fresh-out-of-the-box honeymooners and yet, also very popular, a whole ton of bitter people who owned these for a few weeks and then... poof! Out they go. Reviews for electronics aren't supposed to be stratified like this unless, of course, they have a lifespan of a gnat. This isn't a controversial book by Glenn Beck, it's *earbuds* - earbuds are generally not a polarizing, touchy subject. Statistically, with this many reviews, you should see a regular distribution.The man who sold them to me (for I bought them in a store) said this happens all the time because the wiring in the buds themselves is unusually thin and has the diameter of a hair. In other words, by amplifying the bass, they are ensuring their own destruction. I once had an oven with a similar design flaw: after a few months, it melted itself.Anyway, they are orgasmic and yet, destined to end up in your trash can. They will spoil you and when they suddenly expire without any warning or provocation, you will be incredibly sad; it will be as sad as getting dumped by the person you love. You can buy another pair of V-Modas like I did, but she'll never change -- she's not looking for a relationship, just a hot fling. You can replace them some Sonys or Boses or whatever, but it won't be the same with them. You'll miss these.Sigh. It was great while it lasted. Twice.
Does anyone know if this item plays burned CD's? Doesn't say anything about CD-R/RW/MP3 playback, so I would asssume it will not be compatible with recorded discs....can anyone verify that for me?THANKS!!!
I have had this scanner for a couple of years and I loved it with my old Windows 98 computer and my Mac OS 9.0 laptop. Then I bought a Mac Mini with OS 10x. I have had compatibility nightmares ever since.I found out that it'll work with OS 10 IF and ONLY IF I install Adobe PhotoShop or Elements. Why should I have to spend $100 or more on software to get an $80 scanner to work? So, I got my laptop back out and started scanning and working on my graphics files on the laptop, where I have expensive programs that I cannot yet afford to replace. But in order to get an external CD Burner to work I had to upgrade to OS 9.1.Now, after just upgrading from Mac OS 9.0 to 9.1 I have to go through the whole process of troubleshooting again. I've already spent half a day in total frustration.This scanner should be off the market - without new drivers it's totally useless. It's more of a shame because I had liked it very much until a couple of months ago. There should be no reason for Canon and/or Mac to get appropriate drivers up and online.
I found this searching for iPhone headset so I thought it would be supported. Although this works fine for my pc it DOES NOT work with iPhone or iTouch.
I'm sure these binoculars are good in many ways, especially for the price, but mine were defective immediately out of the box--twice. I purchased a pair and found myself unable to correctly focus the image (yes, I followed all the directions). My image was doubled, and I looked up alignment problems and tested it by focusing on a horizontal wire and then slowly separating the lenses; the line was disconnected, indicating that the binoculars were not aligned. This is not something one can fix, and Bushnell's warranty requires paying shipping. I returned them to Amazon for a replacement, and found the replacement had the same issue, albeit not to as great of an extreme. Nonetheless 2 minutes of looking out of these would give anyone a headache.
Yup.A great backup, until it started making nasty clicking sounds. The head can't read the platter. Got it as a backup and the backup has died.WD has a "sorry about that" attitude towards the failure. I've since discovered that these failures are very very common, they fail quite quickly, it can be the day you fire it up, or they can run splendidly, as mine did, and then just crash with no warning.WD is backing away from the original 24/7 use, or "have it on when your computer is on", and now says that My Book drives "should only be used on an intermittent basis". Meaning, turn it on, use it as a backup, then turn it off.This drive was on it's own shelf and I provided it with its own cooling fan. So heat was not an issue.So all I can say is "be careful out there." Keep this thing cool. And only have it on when you need it on. I'm now reading up on data recovery and trying to see what I can rescue off the drive.Best, Jim
I travel frequently and purchased the ATH-ANC7 headphones after reading positive reviews on Amazon and other sites.I took the headphones on an 8 hour flight to Europe. I found the headphones to be very uncomfortable - the top of ears were literally hurting after wearing them for a short time. I tried moving them around and even wearing them backwards - nothing seemed to help. They were very tight on my head. I have a large head, so maybe this would not be an issue for the average person.If I could get past the comfort issue (which I can't), the headphones sounded fine and the noise cancellation met my needs.I bought the headphones on Amazon - but the actual company that shipped them to me was Electronics Expo. Their customer service was poor. According to their customer rep, the headphones were not defective and therefore could not be returned. I finally convinced them to grant me a Return Authorization Number, but I would be charged a 20% restocking fee plus shipping. I've decided to just sell them on eBay. Horrible customer service experience.
I bought this memory cause it was supposed to be the best, it lasted 1 day!!!! thats wright 1 day!!! and puff it said please give format, and then it was dead
WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP!!!! This deck lasted maybe 6 months. I BLAME Apple for ruining the electronics industry!!!! Now its impossible to find new cassette decks or tuners or cd players that aren't complete , over priced CRAP! This is an updated review as of June 1, 2012............sorry it took so long to get back and warn you about this product!It's pretty difficult to find a dual deck cassette player these days and I was really happy to find this particular brands.Also I didn't want to pay more than $100 for one, because I have found out the hard way that regardless how much you spend they all are pretty much the samequality and why pay more for something that isn't any better product.The only problem I have with this particular deck is it doesn't have automatic cassette playback on the other side of the cassette.But as far as that goes it is a great deck and I can just get up and turn the cassette over , that's not much of a negative, just one less "remote" andI currently have about a MILLION................lol!
As with the other reviews, I bought it for it's design and wireless rear speakers feature, and it's a Sony, so it must be good! Ha!The CD/DVD player is in fact the worst I've ever seen, and I've had a few over the years. I would much rather have a single disk system that works well, instead of this 5 disk system that gets 'lost in space'... It's extremely s.l.o.w and frustrating to use. I've owned this unit for over a year and my wife still won't touch it, as she see's the frustration I go through everytime I use the CD/DVD player (or try to anyway). The sound is only middle of the road ... not worth what I paid.Sorry Sony ... never again, there's too many other units on the market !
The reviews for this system are beginning to lessen my confidence in the Amazon review process. I had this system for about 2 years. It was cheap, yea. I will list the problems I had with it1. The sound quality. I mean, if you want cheap sound quality.. use the TV speakers. The quality on this was kind of poop. The satellite speaks were not very powerful, the difference between surround and stereo were barely noticeable. The soundbar was quality and the sub was poop (passive sub, not powered low end sound)2. The radio did this super annoying thing every time you unplugged it and tried to listen to FM where it would try to force you to program the stations. You could get around it by turning it to a different input and back a couple of times, but still annoying because it took about 6 mins to go through all the stations.3. The menu was sluggish and sloppy4. ONLY ONE HDMI OUTPUT!5. The cooling fan went after about 6 months, I hooked an external fan up to it.That is about it. Yea, I mean come on. If you are going to buy a good home theater system you are going to have to find one that is base price at least 400 bucks. If you want imitation shriz, you can get something like this.I just impulse purchased another system to replace this one. Again, it was cheap, and I feel like I am about to go through the same crap. I will just get a nice one in the future.Cheers!
This is the second Apricorn drive I've gotten. The first failed after a month (and was returned) and this one failed after 3 months. One failure I can see, but two failures on different style drives makes me think Apricorn is not reliable.
I bought an icekey keyboard in Canada. A year later, it had a short circuit. The company reps in Canada xchangd it for an ikeyslim. A year afterwards, the kys are dying on it - specially the lettr "e". They have a crummy feeling when you press on thm - like th keys ar worn out. I requested from macally in the US (where I now live) that thy rplace the kyboard - and they insisted that I pay for the return postag. Grrr!A macally mouse also died on me in short ordr.Hence I really DO NOT RECOMMEND MACALLY PRODUCTS. THEY AR JUNK. Return to th PRC, please!
All HDTV recievers deliver a superior picture, by definition. Although this receiver is equipped with plenty and good features, the performance is bogged down by a slow interface and faulty sound output.Audio output starts stuttering in Dolby 5.1 regardless of the quality of reception (optical or analog output). Automatic scanning to memorize channels is slow and takes minutes to complete. Channels cannot be added to memory, unless the digital TV station is actually broadcasting. Re-scanning erases all previous stored channels. I do not recommend this unit, unless Samsung fixes these problems
I had two SIR T-150's die on me (just over a year each).I bought the newer SIR T-351. Out of the box, it had a badright audio channel and one bad RGB channel, so it has to beshipped to their service facility. They have only one suchfacility in the US. Last time, the turnaround took almostthree weeks.Samsung is trying very hard to become a major player in theconsumer electronics market, and I am quite satisfied withmy Samsung LCD computer monitor. But my experience withthe Samsung set top boxes will lead me to avoid their phones,TV's, and other Samsung products. Motorola has just begunto ship an HDTV set top box (HDT101), and it can't possiblybe as poor as this Samsung product.Caveat emptor.
it holds charge but takes an hour to gain a 1% battery life. kind of makes it pointless of having a laptop. would of given it a 1 star but at least it keeps my powerbook alive
I bought a brand new internet capable TV recently and this antenna doesn't pick up ANY channels. It might pick up 2 local channels but not long enough to actually be able to watch a show.
RCA DRC 8320N - DVD recorder/ VCR comboI purchased this device several years ago to transfer VCR tapes to DVD. The unit was installed on a seldom-used TV, and was used less than 50 hours total - mainly for viewing DVD's and some of our VCR tapes. Every time I tried to transfer my home VHS tapes (no copy protection), there were errors and I ended up with unreadable DVD's. My archiving project went on hold due to frustration, and I delayed completion. Finally I vowed to complete the VHS to DVD project and the unit quit completely. It also started to jam with tapes in and finally died with a tape inside. It would not power on (nothing but a faint ticking noise inside) - no display - nothing. I pulled the cover, checked the fuse (it was fine), and tried to figure out why it would not power up. Tape still stuck - no luck, manual of no help - RCA of no help - turned to the internet for potential solutions. Came upon this thread and it confirmed my suspicions. Thomson Electronics should be ashamed and embarassed by this product - I had a large RCA camcorder for years that gave good service, but as with most trusted brands, they kept the name and cheapened the product to make a quick buck. This is my last Thomson purchase - there are still plenty of good electronics manufacturers that maintain some level of quality before they allow a product to be sold under their name - I would suggest anyone considering purchase of this unit to try another brand.
I brought it yesterday and since then I am trying with different racing games. Driver got installed successfully but nothing seems to me functional.Can anyone let me know how to understand if it is working.
I am using sony since 10 years and after purchasing my KDL-46s2010 then I changed my mind.I purchased this TV MAy 17, 2007. After using 3 months I am seeing the alien picture on the screen. The color is displaying only in green,, Not able to see clear picture on the screen. Contacted sony and the customer service was great. They arranged local specialist to take a look. They are still working on it ( 4 weeks as of now) i am still waitng to fix the issue from Sony.it has only one HDMI port; which means, you can either get HD reception from your Cable or Satellite antenna, or your DVD player, or Camcorder. To get around it, you have to unhook one, and hook the other one, every time; it is very inconviniant and unpleasant.The picture quality is OK, not that great I compare with Samsung or Sharp..Sharp and Samsung provide much better quality, brightness, and speed. the TV freezes; or a big portion of screen turns into Chess type squares with fuzzy colors.Final conclusion.. SONY is junk.. I would not recommend this to anyone
I've had this router for about 6 months, it worked fine for about the first two and then it started disconnecting for no known reason. I upgraded the firmware and it was smooth sailing for about a month and a half but now it is back to it's old tricks.I've done just about everything I can think of to make this thing functional, searched the web and D-Links site for solutions... but to no avail.I like the features and the look of the router it's self but I guess it is time to toss this one and move on.
I have had this camera for over a year and am ready for a different camera. I wanted this camera because of all of the features. I liked how you could select a scenario (outside, snowy, yada yada). What actually worked: video, candle light, taking photos in front of glass, and the timed picture thing so you can take a pic of yourself in a group. Most of my pictures turn out blurry, or I miss the shot. You have to hold down the button half way to focus on an object and then push it all the way to take the pic. This takes A LONG TIME and is the reason I miss nearly all my shots. If I take pictures in doors, they are usually blurry and always have red eye. Sometimes the red eye remover works, but if it isn't red (like, if its just white or yellow eye, or even blue or green eye) you are stuck. I would not recommend this camera to anyone who wants to take pictures of children, dogs, or other things that move. Actually, I will probably never buy an Olympus again because I feel lied to- if you have a feature on your camera, you are implying that it works!
This is a decent looking unit for the price, but tape-to-tape record function did not work at all. I will NOT be replacing it with another of the same (fool me twice, shame on me).Also, the Operating Instructions are incredibly vague / amateurishly composed.Thank goodness for Amazon, who offered free return shipping and a full refund.
I bought this DVD player with the Princess TV and the little Tyke's TV with that DVD player for my Daughter and my son. And I am so very dissapointed. Both DVD players are pretty crappy. We only had them about 3 months before we stared to have problems. They aren't even working well enough now to say they work. The TV's aren't to bad but I wish I had know, I feel like this was a lot of money for about 7 month of use!! They are very pretty to look at but other than that I would have to say "Just say NO"!!!
I cannot find one station to which my ipod will broadcast clearly. There are seconds of clarity in between static. Everyone I know told me to go with the cassette tape if I had a tape player in my car, but I didn't want another wire hanging out. However, this iTrip is useless! I'd rather have another wire and clear sound.
If you enjoy vignetting and blurry images then this is the product for you. Very disappointed but I guess you get what you pay for.
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.
This item was meant to be a birthday present for my wife, who takes online courses to reach her MBA. She works on a 17" laptop that is quite cumbersome... Needless to say, even I got tired watching her shuffle the laptop around on her lap while on the couch.I decided to make her life easier and more productive while sparing her back and legs from serious damage. I looked at quite a few laptop carts and this one kind of stood out because of its wood finish.I received the item intact, no blemishes. I proceeded to build the unit and found that certain parts needed reinforcement even though the manual did not state anything of the sort (there are two parts that use a small 1"+ dowel as a centering/blocking pin). These should have been dropped in with wood glue, so I did that.I built the remainder of the unit and even went so far as to place expansion anchors in some of the holes to produce a more stable device. All seemed to go well, even the cart was quite level and steady.My wife loved it at first and I was a hero for a week - then she decided to go in the bedroom and work because I am a noisy boy when recording music in the home studio - heh heh... She asked how to get the laptop stand to come up high enough to accomodate her, since we have a pillowtop mattress and the bed is quite high.I loosened the height adjustment knob and pulled the desk portion upward, then attempted to tighten the knob...IT CAME RIGHT OFF IN MY HAND, AND THE SCREW THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD IT RECESSED INTO THE CHANNEL!!! I tried my best to alleviate that, but became frustrated when I realized this knob was made of some substandard substrate material that simply eroded away the more you tried to torque a screw into the hole.I had to resort to panduit straps and a chock of wood to hold the thing in place, which now looks absolutely lame and haphazard. Visiting Winsome Wood's website was an exercise in futility and a good lesson on how NOT to design a customer-oriented website.I am not even going to attempt to get a replacement part - the unit became almost useless from that simple breakage and it does not seem worth my time and energy to fix such a promising but truly mediocre piece.I ordered another from a different vendor who has received five stars and I am hoping I will not have to suffer this letdown again.
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.
This is NOT a Nikon BM-5, and both the picture and the "by Nikon" attribution are FALSE. This is a cheap knock-off made of inferior plastic, and the "clear" area through which you view the LCD is warped and distorts the image. It does clip onto the my D70s, and I suppose it might be alright in a pinch if you bought it for two bucks on eBay, but if I had known this was not a real Nikon BM-5, there's no freaking way I would have paid ten bucks for this.This will be returns for refund as soon as possible, because the item delivered was not the one described.
I've owned one of these for about 5 years and through usage it doesnt seem to focus from side to side. I've chalked this up to wear so I ordered another one but when it arrived the auto focus motor was frozen so I sent it back and rented a 24 to 70 L series lens from Lens Giant for a month. Wow, it is great but the price is 3 times the 28-135mm. The 28-135 is a good lens at f.8 and above at short distance. Not so good wide open with large groups such as wedding party altar shots. I'm still debating on what to by but I think it will be an L series.
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.
I bought this for a IBM T42, Sony Ericsson P900, and a Dell Axim X50v:The charger is ENORMOUS. At least twice as heavy as the OEM IBM charger, and weighs more than the IBM, Sony, and Dell chargers added together. The cords are thick and extremely long. This is not the charger to bring on a trip.The plug is a three prong plug which usually creates significant problems in a lot of foreign countries if you want to use plug adapters. You can buy cords to fit some plugs in foreign countries from IGO, but they are fairly expensive. Further, the cord to the IGO charger is, of course, proprietary - lose it and you are hosed.It didn't work with the Sony phone at all. With the IBM Thinkpad, it charges the laptop when its in hibernation or off, but it doesn't work right if the Thinkpad is on - it switches off and I have to unplug it and plug it in again. It works fine for the Dell.I'm not exactly sure who this is targeted for - its nice that I can plug in two devics at once, but at home I don't mind having everything plugged in with its own charger. This is WAY too big to carry on travel. I can't even imagine whipping this sucker out in the airplane to charge my laptop.I've switched back to the OEM cable and two charge-and-sync USB cables for my phone and PDA that I found on the internet.
This printer is very noisy and has caused me two years of agony. Constantly telling me the lid is open when it is not, damaged printheads expensive to replace. Save your time and your money.
I bought this several years ago and loved it. However I was shocked when I upgraded my computer to find the sync software does not work with 64 bit Windows 7. The software only supports blue tooth but the palm does not. It appears Palm is phasing out support. It looks like the smart phone is killing the PDA devices.But it seems silly to pay for a data plan just to sync a appointment calendar and a password keeper.
I just recently purchased this printer and I am skeptical about the so called "lowest ink cost". Yes, The actual ink cartridges are reasonable priced, but they don't really mention the two additional "printer head" cartridges that must be replaced along with the ink cartridges. The "printer head" cartridge cost around $69 dollars a pop. They don't mention the page yield for these "printer head" cartridges. I traded my Brother HL-2040 for the HP K400 which I now think was a mistake. If you can do without "color" then I would say the Brother HL-2040 Monochrome Laser Printer (retails for around $89) is your best bet in terms of long run affordability and print quality. You can get a Brother HL-2040 toner cartridge for around $30.00 (page yield: 2,400).
I bought this antenna to clarify the reception on my TV in our bedroom. We live in a quadplex and the bedrooms are on the opposite side from the broadcast antennas. Didn't do exactly what I wanted, in fact it made it worse. I have a friend who uses the same antenna in the front of his quad and it makes every channel come in clear. So as with most antennas, hit and miss.
I saw all the great reviews here and figured why not, for the price? Don't waste your money. The crappy white apple iphones sound much better then these. True, the bass is ok in these vmodas, but the mids are honky and the highs are shrill and extremely unpleasant. You are better off with the freebies you get on a plane flight, no joke. I have several sets of regular and in ear buds, various price and quality, and they all sound MUCH better then these. Not worth returning, and don't fit my 11 year old daughter's little ear canals (I tossed the extra silicone inserts) so I am just going to trash these ultra-crappy sounding pieces of dung. I have a pair of Sony regular (not in-ear canal type, but the apple style ones) earphones that came with my droid that sound infinitely better then these, and the base is just as loud and much crisper. The high-mid and high's on these v-modas are actually ugly and almost painful at moderate volumes, and just nasty at low volumes.
After reading all the reviews in favor of this unit, I didn't hesitate to spend the $100 (a lot more than the other options) to buy one. The sound quality was ok, and the portability was great. There is NO bass in the music though, and you typically have to turn the volume up really high to hear it clearly.Now the problems. I ordered it direct from DLO. 2-3 months after I got it, the unit quit broadcasting in stereo, and music would only come out of the left speakers, and sometimes it would just cutoff completely. I contacted DLO about it, and the response was "tough luck, we only offer a 90 day warranty". They were really rude about it. $100 and you only get a 90 day warranty??? So now I have a $100 paperweight. BOOOO!
The shelf itself was really nice. but there were no directions for assembly and it had many missing hardware peces that iha t og oto the store and pick up mysef. i told them and i was suposed to get a refund and i never got the refund.
Ordered by mistake two items of the same kind. Called three times to have one item returned to my account. No response from company and no phone call or e-mail message. Very frustrating"
Got this memory card for my PSP, I have 3 memory card/sticks 1 GB, 2GB, and a 4GB they all work like they should. You may need an adapter for some readers to access the memory, wich it came with but I mis-placed some where. You can still you it without an adapter, but getting it out will be tricky using tweezers.
in Amazon product description, it listed the U205 as the compatible model.well, it's not. the bulge on the back of the battery prevent the LCD screen from opening. yeah....the battery fits in the compartment but you can't open the LCD screen; thus, cannot use the laptop.so, ONE star for wrong description. when you buy stuff online, the only thing you rely on is the product description and previous buyers experience. i hope my review save the headache for other potential buyers.
I love the Creative Zen for the basic concept. You know, the idea that if you buy music you should be able to use it as you see fit. A concept that has for some reason eluded both Apple and Microsoft.I loved both of the Vision:M's that I have owned... as long as they worked. Which was not very long. In both cases, the unit worked fine for a few weeks but then mysteriously could not be recognized by my computer. Or, for that matter, ANY computer. There is no cure for this ailment, which happens frequently. A quick google search will show you how prevalent this problem is with the Vision:M. There is some discussion in other internet fora that seems to implicate the Gomadic charger for the fried Zen hardware. Whether it's the Gomadic or the Zen, it appears plain to me there is a design flaw here that renders the Zen untrustworthy and as a result I cannot recommend it.Give Creative an A for the concept, but until they fix this hardware problem they're not going to make any inroads into the market share of iPod and Zune.
I bought these because I read they were a great value for the price. The sound on these earbuds was a huge improvement from the white Apple buds I was using. My brother's dog then ate them so I ordered another pair which subsequently broke. Within a few months, the earbuds wouldn't deliver stereo sound. I had to mess around with the plug to get it to sound right. After getting tired of pinching the plug, I ordered a 3rd pair, figuring these had somehow gotten damaged. The same thing happened within a month..The Vmoda buds have good sound but you get what you pay for, as they won't last.
I could not get this item to download my pictures from Windows 7. I returned all 3. Good idea, but it didn't work for me.
My laptop slips off the stand. Flimsy material. Not as good as the adjustable laptop stand I purchased from another company. I returned this item.
I received mine for my birthday. It was great for the first week. My recordings were clear with decent quality. The battery was exceptional for an mp3 player. Unfortunately, the latch to close the door on the battery broke after the first week. It will no longer work unless I tape the door closed. I tried to replace it, but the store (Staples) acted like I was a thug who stole it, instead of a professional working on my Ph.D. I'm stuck with a broken model I've had for a week.
The product only worked 2 weeks, and stop working.It never turn on again.I bought from outside USA, so I had to throw it to garbage.But, it didnt was a big problem, because the image quality is really bad, so I wasn't even looking the photos.Worst product ever!
Way to expensive for the features it has. For the same price go with a Sherwood reciever. Everything this guy has plus dobly digital and DTS.
Although it is a great camera, I rate it with only ONE star because of the way it is sold! If it is a joke, it is certainly a very bad one! I do not wish to give ant information about myself to find out about the price! Instaed of wasting my tame to play this stupid game, I prefer to right here on what I think about this silly method! I was and am interested in purchasing this camera, but before making any decision, I have to know the price, which I still do NOT know! If you wish to play this stupid game, them there must be something fishy, and then, so long!
If there was less then 1 star is what I would give it..I could not get it to work on my computer because of my satellite...
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 had this a total of five days before it broke. I sent it in to be fixed. They sent it back a month later. It still didn't work and I have to send it back again. I think they are trying to outlast the three month warranty. You are better off paying a few more dollars for a more reliable player. This has been a total headache and a waste of money.
I bought three of these external hard drives. Two of them stopped powering up. When I contacted the company they said and I quote[...]Nice. Product is faulty and they do NOTHING for the customer. I would stay as far away from this product and company as possible. I will not waste my money on them again!
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 was happy with the products at first, but then the plug kept falling apart. Now it just stopped working completely. Not worth the money for it only to work a few months.
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.
I bought this to hook up to our main TV/stereo in our family room (Visio 46" LCD). It works on the stereo but when we hook it up to the TV the screen flashes every few minutes. It doesn't do this on any other TV, only this one. But, since we only bought it for this particular TV, we will have to return the Tuneview.
The sound quality is very poor with these headphones. I purchased these and after 1 day of listening had to return them. My previous pair of $10 headphones had better sound quality. Also the compfort is very poor. Any Grado product will blow these out of the water in sound quality. I just purchased the grado sr80's and the sound quality is much much better.
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.
I own 4 Epson inkjet printers and was expecting the usual trouble-free installation and use of the new and highly rated C80. Unfortunately, there appear to be real difficulties with the C80 driver software, which has in the press been noted to cause &quot;occasional problems&quot; with Mac System 10.1. This printer fared extremely poorly with System 9.04 as well. The C80 printed a few pages just fine immediately afer setup, then took 37 minutes to print a 4x6 color photo. At last, it simply quit working.altogether. Downloading the updated driver software from the Epson support website did not help the problem at all. Nor did two seperate half-hour consultations with the nice people at Epson's tech support number ( long distance toll calls), which culminated in their recommendation that I return the printer to the retail store for replacement. I did so, but had exactly the same problem with the second C80. I have since replaced the C80 with a Cannon S600, which works very well. It is worth noting that during the entire seige with the C80s I had two other Epson printers functioning flawlessly from the same Mac computer. Having been an Epson fan since the days when they were the only major printer manufacturer supporting the Mac platform, I am hoping that this problem with the C80 is something they will address posthaste. I have found their other products to be consistently excellent. Until then, Mac System 9 users beware!
We have about 200 of these monitors and the failure rate is about 50-60%. It's often difficult to gauge the reliability if you order only one or two because bad monitors are probably chalked up as a fluke and quickly replaced by the company. I can definitely attest that these monitors are ticking time bombs just waiting to fail (probably right after the warranty expires!) They have caused me headaches to no end because they don't fail right away; rather, they take extended periods of time before they realize that a signal is being sent to them and remain powered off or in a sleep mode. Eventually, they will no longer come on at all. ViewSonic has definitely dropped the ball on this one and should be ashamed for allowing such a shoddy product to go out to their customers. Please learn from my experience and stay far away from this one.
I purchased this radio so I could listen to the radio while I work around the house, without bothering my family. I specifically wanted to hear NPR. This radio would work if I stood in one spot, but as soon as I move it loses the signal. Kind of defeats the purpose of a portable radio. I guess you get what you pay for, but with this radio I got even less, because I can't use it at all.
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.
We burn hundreds of discs a month and have always used Taiyo Yuden in our devices. I ordered these, in addition to some others (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F38GS0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00). These have had approximately a 30% failure rate, which is absurd. We've been burning for years and have never had higher than 10% failure. In contrast, the other ones I bought are at about 1% failure.We use a few different Primera burning devices. If you do too, don't buy these discs.
I want to alert potential buyers to a serious problem I had with this case's power supply. It caught on fire 2 days after I completed building my system. Luckily I was present at the time and put the fire out and rescued my system. Another problem has been the front USB ports. One will accept a USB connector but it does not work. The other is damaged and will not even accept the connector. I have emailed Antec twice so far about this and no action yet. Otherwise, the color is nice. The case is quiet but not substantially different from similar cases by different manufactures.
If you want a scanner to copy photographs with high quality, this is the one. If you want to use the copy utility to make a copy to print, it takes 1 minute 30 seconds. It automatically defaults to color which is slow. Defaults are impossible to change. Copy to Email only works with Office XP or Outlook Express but will not work with Outlook 2000. The inability to change defaults makes the software cumbersome. Try to find the Email support site, it is there but hidden and then the responses are canned because the support person didn't read the real problem. Just read comments about the HP scanners and they apparently have the same problems. They are making scanners for idiots, not thinking customers.
This was a bad buy. The lowest sensitivity was still too high. It does not calibrate correctly so center is always off.The price is cheap for a reason.
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
I recently purchased these headphones for my husband. He likes to listen to his ipod on planes and I thought these would be a good buy based on the fact that they're "noise-reduction" phones. There is however a major problem with that line of thinking. With the "noise-canceling" feature activated his music is audible for anyone within 100 ft of him. It's like he doesnt even have headphones on. The first time he used them on a plane he had a woman yell at him for disturbing her with his music. I can fully sympathize as if he listens to his ipod in the kitchen, I can clearly hear what he is listening to from our bedroom upstairs. I most definitely do not recommend these headphones if you're listening to music with anyone else around.
The front (bezel) is not white, it is ivory. Also, there is no '5.25" mounting kit' nor "installation guide" included, as claimed. The distributor is buying these bare drives in bulk, and repackaging them. This is not a retail kit. Do some research on model # "FD235HFC291" to confirm my statements. If you want an off-white drive that will fit in a 3.5" bay, buy this drive. If you want what is advertised, look elsewhere.
I am on my second one. HP sent me a replacement for the first which I appreciate greatly but having the replacement break as well is truly a pain. Today I was printing and red turned to pink. The tiny plastic arm that holds in one of the cartridges has broken again. On the replacement unit!! Otherwise I'm truly happy with this printer but this seems like a design flaw.
I am very disappointed with this device. It is just piece of junk. It will not let to see your finger print. I want to analyze different finger prints, but no option. If you buy a printer, it should able to print, but this junk device not gives you any option. The cost of the sdk is about $1000, but I want to develop myself. I wish there was -1 star on this web site.
Picture quality is OK. But I have tried 3 different Coby digital frames and the SD card reader on the Coby frames cannot read any of my SD cards. I have tried multiple cards, but they cannot read any of them. The same SD card works in my camera, other digital frame and even in this Coby frame if I put it in an SD card reader and attach it to the USB port of the Coby frame.
This is an initial review. I can't tell you how the printer does because I can't get it to function. First, it caused my battery back up/surge protector to turn itself off. Then I tried several times to uninstall and reinstall the driver. While my PC (running XP) can detect that there's a printer, there's no communication. I keep getting the message that it needs a certain DLL file. Can't find it. Their website is no good. I wrote them an email so hopefully, I'll be able to edit this. Keep in mind I'm not your average computer user. While I'm not an engineer, I've done my fair share of installations, upgrading, troubleshooting, etc... If anyone who read this knows the solution, please feel free to share it. I got this printer for a great price but it does no good if it won't work.UPDATED REVIEW: I now use a parallel printer cable and love this printer. While it does take time to warm up (unlike inkjets) I never have to worry about ink drying up like I did with inkjet printers. It prints nicely most of the time and it saves money on ink in the long run. I have stopped buying inkjet printers (unless I can get a fabulous deal or want it for photo printing) and have completely switched to laser). The prices are dropping and "regular" consumers can now have access to them.
The charger for a PowerBook G4 (Al) proved to be utterly useless.Absolutely no sign of life!Tested with a Volt-Ohm meter to be sure and the test confirmed that it is indeed DEAD!Unfortunately, there is no 0 star to rate this product more accurately. My advice at this point can only be to STAY AWAY from it!
This was my wife's introduction to a handheld organizer.Yes, it was handy and did most of what she needed, but she had a hard time having the date NOT roll back to 1995. The batteries also tended drain faster than she anticipated.Not bad, but not the best.
I've owned a couple of WD My Book drives, and this one has been the worst, although the most expensive. Every now and then, it simply refuses to mount on my Macbook. I've tried to fix this with every method recommended on Apple forums and elsewhere about the web, but Apple is uninterested in helping with 3rd party software, and WD is uninterested in helping, period. I end up having to erase the whole drive and copy from my backup drive. In the 6 months I've owned it, this has happened four times. Utter junk.
It never worked at all. Straight out of the box, nothing. I took it apart and the way it's made even if working it wouldn't last long with constant switching. Also the fiber optic cable inside which is supposed to transfer your signal is so small and thin that even if working there would be noticeable quality loss. It would be pointless connecting $15-$30 cables to this. I dropped it off at the post office to return it the next day. I orderedCables To Go 28731 3-Play S-Video, Composite Video and TOSLINK Digital Audio High Performance Selector Switch (Black). I'll review that when it arrives tomorrow.
I purchased this item not knowing that it was not compatible with the 4th Generation Ipod. The description was unclear, I hope no one else makes the same mistake I did. So unfortunately, I am stuck with it because it would cost me more than I paid for it to return it. So I am just going to throw it in the trash. Lesson learned.
I purchased The S3 with the Image stabilization being the primary reason. I own a Casio QV 3000 EX and a Fuji S 7000. The Casio with only 3.3 Megapixels gives better more natural images than the Fuji. The Canon S3 is the poorest of the bunch. The images on the LCD montor and the Viewfinder are dim and almost impossible to see in any kind of light. Canon told me to take out the batteries and the memory card , let it sit for 20 minutes and reinstall-did nothing to improve the condition. They want me to pay to ship it back for repair and I refuse to do that on a new camera. My rating for this camera is no stars.Tom
I first bought my FreeAgent Desktop 250GB about 2 years ago. It was purchased so I could easily backup a couple of machines that I own. It was great to setup and speed seemed pretty good. I went to run another backup months later and it started failing well into the backup. Seagate support was great and I arranged an RMA online and new one was delivered from Singapore within 2 weeks (probably closer to one)...that was a year ago. I was using the drive about a month ago to copy files off my PVR and everything went swimmingly! I tried backing up a laptop yesterday as the lappy was heading in for repair and exactly the same symptoms as last time. I have another RMA arranged and fingers crossed I get a good one next time. In the meantime I'll be getting a Western Digital 500GB SATA drive for my PC and performing all backups to it. Ironically the drives I'm backing up have never failed, unlike the FreeAgent.
I'll simply add my second to many of the negative comments here. Bought it because I trust HP, I liked the size and appearance, I liked the price. And for the first few days I like what it did with both photos and documents.For office use, it's driving us nuts. Constantly feeding it ink, throwing out prints that it decides to miscolor (seems fond of pink smears). A couple of odd usability quirks, such as -- when it runs out of paper, and you feed it more, how do you get it to go again? Hit the cancel button (!?!?).Sucks. Can't wait to replace it.
In the last 2 months I have gone through 2 sets of these. The first set broke at the top hinge, then one of the arms holding the ear piece snapped. I foolishly bought a 2nd set, and the same exact thing happened! Luckily I was able to return one set (didn't have receipt for the other). I would not purchase this product!!
I own both the 1440 and 1450 and they both had the streaking problem from 6 months to a year. Both the drum and toner cost more than the printer. I am junking both of the them and will never buy a Brother product again. They should advertise these are disposable printers.
This product worked great at first on my Sony Laptop running Windows 7, 64 bit. Then suddenly it stopped working, or only works intermittently. I have no idea if the problem is with the card or somewhere else, but I can't rely on it to work any more.
In order to receive proper connection you cannot allow the headphone jack to be fully depressed into the mini-plug. Therefore the headset connection is not secure.
Every now and again I buy a product without doing my home-work. This was one of those times and I definitely regret it. There is no evidence of sound cancelling at all wih the poorly designed switch in either position. All I get is the clck that indicates the electronics are powering up or down. Sounds are all the same. If you are in the market for sound-cancelling earphones, don't buy these.
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.
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!!
Apparently Sansa is dropping the ball on quality control or is farming out production to a low end third party. From the reviews I read before purchasing I agree that the device is an excellent value IF IT LASTS. I had mine for maybe six weeks and then it died. Would not turn on at all. I bought one for a niece of mine and hers would not play for more than 30 seconds before shutting down. This is right out of the box! I took mine apart for fun of it and the construction and design seems fine and sophisticated. So apparently there's a quality control issue at the plant. If you luck out and get a good one, it's a great little player. But so far for me they're 0 for 2.
This item has a ridge that prevents my iPod Shuffle from being completely inserted onto prong, doesn't work with my MP3 player.
I guess a middle aged person like myself should know you almost always get what you pay for and that is certainly the case with the Coby DP-758 7-Inch Widescreen photo frame. Sure it's attractive enough with a well finished removable frame, but as soon as the power switch goes on it is apparent this is no bargain. Very grainy display, apparent even in the menu. Pixel quality is VERY poor, regardless of the original photo quality. No amount of photo editing resulted in a better quality image. Incidentally, this is a 3x5 aspect ratio frame, and even though the description touts the 16:9 ratio its a little shocking to see it on a frame this small. The stock photo married to the description is NOT what this looks like, not nearly as tall. I'm not normally a buy and return guy but I bought 2 and returned them both, opting instead for 2 Philips 6.5 inch in the clear and black frame. Received them today and the difference is unbelievable.The Philips have a very sharp display and are easy to use. Amazon handled everything A+ as usaual
Brought this for two weeks. The sound is very loud, which is a good for me when I'm doing recording. Sound quality is nice, good mid to bass sound. The earphone is in fact silver, not white as see in the picture.However, the frustrating thing is that the ear cup has horrible sensitivities, every time I move my head, the sound on the right cup went out. And minutes after fixing it by padding the outer layer of the cup, it went out again. I'm just so pissed, I have no reason not to give it a 2 stars.
Lured in by it's "bad-ass" black-and-blue look, claims of safety and "space-age copper" stretchiness, I purchased the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable for my DIY bungee jumping hobby. I drove out to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge around 5am, tied one end to a railing and the other around my ankle (beware: ankle harness NOT included), took a deep breath and then... GERONIMO!!Well, whaddya know: it snapped on the FIRST jump and I was sent barreling head-first in to the freezing water 50 meters below. I guess there ain't no truth in advertising anymore.
I was not able to satisfy my need with this cable. So it's a useless product for me. P.S: The cable is a really heavy!!
I've had 3 pairs of these headphones. They are really comfortable and great for running, but unfortunately they break really easily. The third pair broke right at the joint where they fold when I was just taking them off my head.
This might work in Vista, but when trying to install the current drivers in Win2003, its sysaudio.sys causes STOP: 0x0000007E.Even booting into safe mode bluescreens before an uninstall can be accomplished.Rolling back and using the older drivers on the CD, they install, and the control panels look nice; however, it says the card doesn't work.When I looked into the box, it says Vista and XP. No such limitation listed in the product specs, and nothing useful on the Creative site.I'm swapping this out for a Siig DP 4 Soundwave. The site formally states there is support for 2003 and 2008. It's not fancy, but I don't need fancy.
MY RATING SHOULD ACTUALLY NOT INCLUDE ANY STARS. VERY VERY VERY POOR PRODUCT. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN YOU TRY TO USE THE RECEIVER IN THIS XACT XS034 BOOMBOX IT STOPS PLAYING SHORTLY AFTER YOU PLACE IT IN THE BOOMBOX. THIS IS WITHOUT DOUBT A DESIGN FLAW IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE RECEIVER AND THE BOOMBOX WHICH THE MANUFACTURER HAD TO BE WELL AWARE OF WHEN PLACING THIS PRODUCT ON THE MARKET. I PURCHASED 3 OF THESE BOOMBOXES TO USE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND ALL 3 DO NOT WORK. (CORRECTION-THEY WILL WORK IF YOU PLACE YOUR HAND ON THEM AND PUSH DOWN WITH ABOUT 10 LBS OF CONTINUAL PRESSURE- DON'T REMOVE YOUR HAND OR THE UNIT WILL STOP PLAYING) PLAIN AND SIMPLE --- DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. ONE MORE TIME - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT --- P.S. IF ANYONE HAS COME UP WITH A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM PLEASE POST IT! IF YOU WERE ONE OF THE LUCKY FEW (UNDERLINE THE WORD FEW) CONGRATULATIONS!
Let put this way , the ideal is good but the product is not so good .The Zune doesn't even plug in the Transmitter ( the alignment is not very good)
Never in my life have I despised a mere machine as I do this dinky thing.Bought it (via online auction, you know the one) because I have a Toshiba TV also with what they call ColorStream.Where do I begin?The tray release is eensy-weensy and must be pressed and re-pressed before it deigns to open or close.In fact, all the controls are eensy-weensy and irritating to finagle.Gimcrack is the word for this item, a thing so cheap and flimsy it will hardly sit down on a shelf.But then, I despise the accompanying manual just as fiercely.Some labor group must have PAID Toshiba to deliberately mislead and confuse and omit information from the defenseless consumer.The front panel lights up and says "NO" instead of "ON."That really sums it up.Next time I see a Toshiba product, I too will say NO NO NO NO, and a thousand times NO!
I bought this printer from WorstBuy about 6 months ago. The first machine was DOA. That should have been a warning. The next machine worked well for 4 months. Then the paper started feeding crooked half the time. Then the VERY EXPENSIVE black ink went out. I changed it and the first ink cartrige would not work. We called and they told us it was a defective ink cartridge and to exchange it. Did that and ink never quite came out very well, very faded. Now the printer will not communicate with the computer.I will NEVER buy another Lexmark product again. What a pile.Also, I'm done with WorstBuy and they're know-nothing sales-kids.Always check the reviews. You'll find out what problems and issues real people are having with the stuff you spend your hard earned money on.PS Some (if not all) Dell printers are manufactured by Lexmark, FYI.
The product comes dis-assembled, and you need a hammer to put it together as it is a "friction fit" assembly. It is unstable on carpeted floors and needs to be attached to a wall to prevent it from swayinging and falling over. The horizontal CD shelves are made of wood dowels, which sag when filled to capacity. Also, there is no adequate mechanism to hold CDs in place if the shelf is only partially filled.Buying items on line is always a risk---better to look at in the store and pay a little higher price!
Bought this GPS, which came with an outdated 2006 map. When trying to update, we were informed by LG that we needed to purchase a new map for $100. Again, this came preinstalled with an OLD map and now they want us to purchase. All other companies allow you to download the new maps for free. DO NOT, DO NOT buy an LG GPS!!! Do not buy an LG products.
I ordered two of these (one for headphones, the other for my car). One of them worked perfectly, the other was defective. The bad one was NOT in stereo, and it wasn't even really mono, because only one channel came through and it sounded distorted.However, the seller (BargainCell) really came through and sent me a replacement on the spot.
It Drops connections like its going outta style. Forget trying to change a setting, it'll be 30 minutes of frustration just to get back online again with the setting the same as before. This Belkin router is the worst electronic product i've ever owned.
After much trial and error and unhelpful instructions I called Sylvania customer service to inquire how to record. I was told that my television needed a "video out" jack to connect to the VCR". I explained my television didn't have a "video out' jack to which the customer service rep replied; "most don't, you'll need to get a cable box to connect the two." My option was to then pay 50 some dollars a month for cable just so I could record on a machine labeled; " Video Cassette RECORDER" or return the device. I returned it the next day.
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.
These headphones were a disappointment. I bought them as a gift for my husband, but there was a wiring short and he couldn't get a clear sound through them. It just made a crackling noise, and in order to hear the music at all he had to hold them in a certain way. The sellers need a better method of testing their product.
I was pleased when I ordered the mouse but dismayed to find my laptop slot was the wrong size. It would have saved a lot of time and effort if the add had specified "PCMIA equipped laptops required". Most of the newer laptops have the smaller slot,I think. I returned the mouse with no problem at all. Thank you.
Would have been nice if the entire range of printers was noted in a front location at Dlink, but no, you have to go hunting. You think out of 60 some hp printers mine would have made the list, but no, so Im out the money, not allot of cash, but still,it says compatable with hp printers, so take my advice and just buy a printer that has the WIFI or hard wire ready port and save the time and cash. How much is your time worth after spending the hour or two realizing IT DOESNT WORK.
I have owned two of these Joysticks, I have worn them both out. I have used the second one for over 100 hours before it became unusable from lack of response and accuracy.First we will cover the good points.-Nice looking Joystick.-Very Ergonomic for Right-handed players.-Buttons and Hat are well placed for short, quick movements.-Throttle is smooth and precise, useful for chopper pilots.-Stick movement is fairly precise and evenly tensioned in x, y and z axis. (Z Axis is the twist rudder).Now the important bad points.-Loses calibration after a short period of time. How much you use it, dictates how soon it loses its precision and accuracy. I noticed it on takeoffs playing Battlefield 2, I would start drifting to one side of the runway requiring some hard rudder to compensate and not crash.-Button 2, on the thumb rest, stopped producing a sharp click feeling after a few weeks. Important for me, as I used it for dropping bombs/shooting missiles.Summary: If it wasn't for this losing precision and accuracy issue, I would highly recommend this joystick. But let's face it, when you are on the other guy's six and you want to smoke him with the nose gun, you need a joystick that lets you put the bullets in his tailpipe for more than the first few weeks of use.I am going to try a Saitek AV8R as a replacement . . .
This is a cute little key chain and the concept of having photos with you is great, BUT the software is not very user friendly. I had to spent a lot of time getting it to work with XP. Obviously there are others with the same problem since the company's online support is dedicate to software problem resolution. Why not just resolve the issues so people don't have to seek help? Not worth the hassle.
My car (a Mazda 3) has a built-in stereo that has no tape playter, integrates nicely with the rest of the dashboard and has controls on the steering wheel. While I want to use my iPod in the car, I don't want to replace the stereo with something that (a) looks like an afterthought and (b) doesn't support the steering wheel controls.So I looked at this device based on a magazine reviewer that called it "brilliant" and bought it based on the positive reviews on this site.Unfortunately, the device I got does not work at all. When the Beamit is turned on, the static hum on the radio disappears (so the device is obviously doing something), but there is no hint of any music at all.There are other factors as to why I'm returning this rather than trying a replacement: First, I didn't pay enough attention to the frequencies that this device supports: it can use 88.1 thru .9 and 107.1 thru .9. In my area, just two of those frequencies are not in use, and only one is completely clear. Second, the device seems rather cheaply made. Granted, considering it's cost, this should not be too surprising, but it strikes me as on the same level as something you would find in a Happy Meal. I would really wonder how well it would hold up over time. And finally, I hadn't really thought about the mess of cables: you need one cable between your device and the Beamit, and the car power adapter as well unless you're fond of replacing batteries.Instead of this device, I'd suggest trying a cassette adapter, if that's an option for you, or some self-contained speaker solution.
My family has been considering an HDTV for nearly two years now, and the prices for them have gone down considerably. We felt that it was the right time to jump in and buy one. I did research online and compared a lot of DLPs, LCDs and plasmas sets. We decided against the DLP because of it's size and picture quality at certain angles.We decided to go with plasma and picked up this Samsung set. We got a great price on it and we were really excited about it. We finally get the set home, take it out of the box, set it up, and... nothing. Nothing happens. We plug it in, set up our HD set top box and the TV has no picture! We tried to troubleshoot it but nothing happened. We thought the TV broke en route to our home.We called Samsung's technical support, and they had someone come out to fix it a week later. The repairman came and replaced some part in the TV. Wow, the TV looked great! I watched a concert in HD and watched a football game in HD. Then, the set broke down, 3 hours after being repaired! There were artifacts all over the screen, and the colors became washed out and green. At first, I thought there was an issue with the HD feed. We changed the channels but oddly enough the TV was displaying everything wrong. We called Samsung again and they came back out to repair it. An hour after they left, the same problem came back, but now, a string of pixels in the middle showed as green and red. The TV died again. The repairman came back three times in one day to "fix" it but nothing. We contacted the store where we purchased it and they refunded us and we chose a Panasonic 42" plasma. It arrived today, and it worked out of the box, like it should.Samsung is a reputable brand but I would have second thoughts before buying another Samsung television. We may have just gotten a lemon, but after four repairs, it was unacceptable. I would buy another set. We had a heavy paperweight sitting in our living room for a month and Samsung refused to replace the entire set. Thankfully the store empathized with us and let us get a new TV. This TV was a big headache... buy something else!
I ordered this starter kit because it distinctly says it comes with metallic tape.DYMO DYM12331 LetraTag Tape Starter Kit with Paper, Plastic, and Metallic Tapes (1/2" x 13', 3-Pack)It doesn't.. it came with paper and 2 plastic.Completely disappointed in this, don't buy it if you want metallic.. they lie!
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.
Install failed first two attempts (wouldn't read my fingerprint at all, even after the apparent successful recognition of the device.) The integration between the Microsoft device and the DigitalPersona software is, additionally, horrid at best. (I needed to go the DigitalPersona website and download the newest version of its "Password Manager" software, conveniently absent from the install disk. I suspect, though, this is because I bought an old inventory item which has since been corrected.)Now the fun part: it basically works ONLY with Microsoft applications. Try using it with Firefox. I navigated to 7 different login pages, all of which produced the "error" message "This is not a login page."If you're logging in to your phone bill, bank and local electric company once a month, this product is for you. Otherwise, I'd try the fingerprint reader by APC, a company whose vested interests may only prohibit you from plugging your computer in with a competitor's power supply, but not from actually using it.
The thing I don't like about the RipFlash DX 128 MB Digital Voice Recorder is that this product is missing a built in CD-R recorder. With such a feature the lectures could be permanently archived and played back immediately on a PC, a portable device, or on a Hi-Fi Stereo system. I am getting tired of the daily routine of transferring files between the device and the computer for archiving.
I was pleased with the style, performance and the initial perception of quality when I got my Sangean radio. However, I only had it about two weeks when I noticed the digital display starting to act a little wonky. At first it was some flickering. Then it became extraneous lines. Then it turned into complete gobbledygook. Rendering it virtually useless since I couldn't tell what station it was on while tuning it. Eventually the digital disply completely went blank.I feel like I got burned. I guess I could've gotten a lemon out of a bunch of otherwise good products but when choosing an unknown brand like Sangean it leaves me skeptical of their quality and also leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I doubt I'll ever purchase another one of their products and I can't recommend them to you either.
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!!!!!
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??
First, it took me forever to get the stupid Player set up, but when I tried to play ANYTHING, I got a &quot;No Disc&quot; error. This is the first day that I have had it and it is fresh out of the box. This is TRASH and should be burned. Don't even waste your time driving to the store to look at it because it is AWFUL!
this is one of the worst digital cameras i have ever seen. the screen dosen't show the picture and i dont have a port to make the pictures. in two words "it sucked "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this product with the assurance it would work with a Mac. It does not. I have downloaded several drivers and help pages to try to make this work, it does not. Don't buy for Macintosh use.
Took delivery of an invion gps system GPS-7v102-IDE 12/28/07. 12/27/08 364 days after receiving the unit, it broke. The 1 year warranty is a joke. Customer service can barely speak english, Told me that purchase date was the date that I ordered the unit 12/25/07 and not the day I received it 12/28/07. Did not honor warranty, did not make any effort to satisfy customer. Prior to final software demise, it was common to finish my short trips before the unit found the satellite signal. Once it took me to the locked back door gate of an ohio turnpike rest stop and then decided to stop working. It usually liked to stop working after it took me into the middle of nowhere and then would lock up and or lose signal. Locked up frequently. GARBAGE
Before I purchased the speakers, I had been looking online and reading reviews for over a month. I decided to buy Klipsch speakers which received usually 5 stars except in a few cases. I purchased them directly from the Klipsch website, because I thought I would get the newest ones (the initial series had a design flaw), but I was wrong. I waited almost a month for them and when I finally received them they were working for only 15 minutes and then broke down!!! They were not abused in any way nor exposed to extreme conditions. I do not know to this day how a[n expensive] system can perform so badly. It's like you bought a Mercedes Benz which had a Ford reliability. It turned out that the design flaw was not fixed (the subwoofer amplifier is very likely to fail prematurely). Although I called Klipsch that I want a refund, they sent me another pair, but this time I returned them again without even trying, but It took me three months and about 30 telephone calls before I finally got my money back, I had to threaten them with a lawyer, otherwise I doubt I would ever get anything back. The customer service was so bad that is not even worth describing. I found out later that these speakers are not actually made by Klipsch but by someone else for Klipsch, hence the poor reliability. Anyway, If you want to spend that much money on a computer sound system, consider some other brand, I suggest Logitech.
It is a deceit, nothing that to see with which it is offered, the functions are excluding and the very bad resolution
I got this to transfer VHS to DVD. I was going to use S-Video output for the video portion. Despite the specs on this website indicating that there is one there is no such output jack. I'm thinking of returning it.
I was extremely excited to try the Sennheiser CX300-B headphones because of all the amazing reviews that they get. Consumer Reports, Amazon.com, and other electronics websites all praise these headphones highly, so I decided to buy a pair to use with my iPhone.When I first bought them I compared them to the original apple ear buds and a pair of JVC buds that I had. The sound quality for the Sennheiser was indeed much crisper and less muffled than with the other buds although I didn't get as much Bass and I don't know why all thearketing about bass response, I think the apple buds provide much more bass.The biggest problem with the CX300-B is the cord. A lot of other reviews agree but I didn't understand the extent of the problem. Because the iPhone (and iPod and iPod touch) doesn't have a belt clip I have to put it in my pocket. The CX300-b cord can't reach from my pocket to my ears, and the length from the left bud to the right bud (assymetrical) barely fits around my head. So the cord length is a severe problem.Another issue that I find in a lot of reviews is the cord noise problem. The only time that you will hear a loud audible bass response from te CX300-B is when the cord rubs up against something which it often does because it is trying to stretch to your pocket. I can't use these buds at the gym or even walking because the noise is THAT much of a problem. This is especially concerning because buds are supposed to be portable.So with the cord noise these can't be used with a mobile player, and with the cord length they won't reach your computer or stereo so the CX300-b headphones and just about useless.
449 dollars? haha this player was great until it stopped working what a pos now. me and 5 other owners had the same problem where this player would not connect to any computer. POS
As usual Amazon Prime did its part by shipping my item in just two days. Great. It came in two parts in a plastic package. The gold plug and the plastic cover. I opened it up and decided to try and screw on the plastic cap on the headphone part and realized it doesn't fit. The cap wouldn't go past the two pointed ends of the metal plug. Also, I have to mention that the cap I received has Yongsheng and its logo on it vice Neutrik like the picture on the ad. I'm guessing Neutrik is part of Yongsheng or something but I still received the wrong cap. However, if you're willing to go through the extra effort to trim off the metal pieces then the cap will fit and screw on.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
This item worked great for the one month it worked. I'm now waiting for a replacement because Iomega determined the equipment to be defective. I sneaked a peek inside before shipping it out and saw the hard drive inside is actually a Seagate. Maybe I'll steer clear of both brands from now on.
I bought this because it is hard to find this 7-pin battery, but I would not buy from this seller again.When received, this appeared to have been opened and re wrapped since it wasn't wrapped in original wrapping as shown in the picture. It did not hold a charge more than a couple hours, even though it was charged for several hours prior. I suspect it was probably USED, NOT NEW as shown in the Ad which is why the charge did not last. I charged it several times and finally gave up trying to use it because it would not hold the charge.
Most of the reviews here are either great it works or bad it does not work at all. My unit was in between. It works for certain audio outputs. It works great from the xbox 360, the audio out from the computer motherboard did not workd at all, but then I added a new sound card to the computer it worked on that. IT does not work at all on the HD cable box. It seems to me that it may be the signal strength from the source that is the main factor, which if that is the case points to a cheap product.
I owned one of these units and it work quite well for about 16 months. Then the unit stopped working- as it was out of warranty and I could not get it repaired, I disassembled it (I am an Electrical Engineer). The system stopped working because the on/off switch fell off it's pc board- it was not glued or otherwise anchored in way to the card! The switch components are plastic and even moderate usage will produce fatigue that renders the unit useless in 1-2 years.
Didn't work with my IPOD nano generation 1. The generations have something to do with compatibility.
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'm going to slightly deviate from the rest of these reviews and offer further information that I was unable to find when I purchased this webcam.First of all, I have several computers with different operating systems. I installed this cam on both Windows Vista 32 bit and Windows XP 32 bit w/SP 2. That said, the webcam installed fine on XP, but Vista was definitely a problem.The Vista Problem:Initially I attempted to use the CD that came with the cam to install, but that didn't work at all. I then had to go to labtec.com to download the installation software specifically for Vista, which was fair enough. I tried to install that, but the microphone refused to work. I went to the website to view their FAQ's and none of their answers or "troubleshooting help" were correct. They try to blame it on the system or your sound card or anything but their software. I happened to know the sound and everything worked perfectly on that brand new computer. I rebooted several times, all to no avail. Finally I uninstalled and reinstalled. The mic then worked, but all the settings were greyed out. I rebooted twice more and finally it worked properly. It was a pain, but I did manage to install it and have it work properly.The Support Problem:In addition to the fact that the both the FAQ at Labtec and the Help files are insufficient, the "manual" is no actual manual. It's a Quick Install Guide and that's it. The guide even says, "After launching the Webcam software, go to the online help for simple step-by-step instructions for using your camera." If you have to resort to Labtec support, then you're out of luck as the site not only does not offer a way to contact support online. Sure, the email link is there, but it only takes you to the FAQ. I tried contacting the webmaster, but that email bounced immediately. There is no hope for online support at all, unless you want questions answered that have nothing at all to do with the problem.The Webcam Itself:Finally on to the actual cam. After jumping through what seemed like an endless number of hoops, it works fair enough. Because I cannot get help, I've not yet discovered the secret to the "motion detection" feature it promises. There appears to be no option in the regular user interface (the settings dialog boxes). A search of the Help files has zero results and the manual (more appropriately titled Installation Guide) has no mention of the motion detection software whatsoever.I've never owned a cam before, but the picture quality is fair. It's not outstanding, but if you plan to use it on a personal level (chatting, personal videos, etc.) it should be good enough. The sound can be problematic, but it will work if you put your mind to it.If you're lucky enough to install it without any problems, then it's really easy to use, except for the elusive Motion Detection feature. You just click and it works. I've even tested it with Yahoo Instant Messenger and the cam does launch, but I've not yet tried to see if anyone can see and hear it clearly. If it is indeed a problem, or if I discover/solve any further problems, I will reply to this review with a comment.Overall, if I had to do it all over again, I'd likely not purchase this particular cam for a Windows Vista computer. As for XP, if I knew that the motion detection feature either didn't exist as promised, or would be this hard to figure out, I'm not entirely sure I'd purchase it for that operating system either.My Star System for this review:+* For actually mostly working on XP+* For finally mostly working on Vista-* For difficult installation.-* For lack of sufficient tech support / help files.-* For lack of motion detection featureBe sure to check the comments to see if any of this has changed or been updated.
This printer is terrible. I am a graphic designer. I've had the printer for about 3 years. I have hated it since I got it. Hate isn't the word... Abhor, is more like it.It's big, SLOW, clunky, jams, misfeeds, print quality is poor, impossible to service, if you require a RIP software, the printer isn't compatible with XP, ME or 2000.To those of you who gave it a good review: Check your head...I don't know what you are using it for.
I bought two of these drives to hook up to my Mac. Well, either one works, but not both at the same time. Connecting both causes the other to disconnect and just go away. Tech support has not provided help, so far. I've got multiples of other vendor drives connected, so I know it can be done.
I had this unit for about a year, and it died. I am very disappointed in the quality of this product and won't buy Belkin again. Belkin said I could return it, but I had to pay for shipping. It was cheaper to buy an APC that did far more than to deal with returning this product. I like APC.
Battery not fully glued on the edges. Not able to change. DOANot possible for me to return battery as i left US :-(Money lost.
I bought this RCA basic Indoor antennae from Amazon. I live surrounded by brick and concrete buildings so could only pick up 6 - 8 channels and some of them would have lines and digital blocks running through them. When I finally had the antennae pointing in the exact position to get the best reception possible, which was not very good anyway, all it would take was a small bump and I'd lose my reception and all of the work I put into it. I could get ABC, NBC and the PBS stations but never CBS. I had to return it.
I had originally purchased a logitech wireless mouse when I bought my laptop a year ago, and loved it. Being able to use the mouse on practically any surface within 4 to 6 feet of the receiver was so handy, and the freedom from sticking rollers and wires that kept getting caught was great. I ended up installing the software on both my desktop and laptop and switching the wireless mouse back and forth because it was a thousand times superior to my old mouse, especially when gaming. The only downside was that I had one of the bulkly corded USB receivers.I decided to devote the old mouse strictly to the desktop and buy a notebook wireless mouse with a key receiver. The store had this mouse and a logitech, and though I've never used a kensington product before, I decided to give it a try because the mouse itself was more comfortable in my hand than the logitech. Let me tell you: this was a BAD decision! While having a storage compartment for the receiver inside the mouse was handy, as mention before, the batteries were difficult to install. I also very much disliked having to go online to download the drivers--there was no installation CD with the mouse.It took two tries to get these drivers installed--the first time, I had to remove the logitech software and reboot, then I had to reboot again after installing the software. Once I got the drivers onboard, I had to register before I could begin using the product. When I finally got the mouse to connect to the receiver, the pointer movement was very slow and choppy, and going into the mouse properties did not help. It was so much easier to just use my touchpad instead of the mouse! Plus, the mouse's optical sensor wouldn't pick up on hardly any surfaces, and I tried it on my coffee table, my couch, and the back of a notebook--all places that the logitech mouse handled with ease. In fact, the only place I seemed to get it to act even halfway right was when I rolled it across my jeans right under the receiver.Needless to say, I quickly did a system restore to get my logitech mouse back on, and I am definitely taking this one back to the store and getting the logitech notebook mouse! If you're looking for a handy notebook mouse--don't get this one! The logitech is the same price, comes in 2 different colors, and is worlds better!
Cant make it work with my other wireless router, customer service has such an attitude it blew me away. All they did was screw up my entire wireless system and were completely rude!
After owning an iPod for three years, I decided to "think outside the box" and get this video player from Creative Zen. To say I was disappointed would be a severe understatement. I was angry, confused, and frustrated. Playing music shouldn't be this cumbersome. The menus were hard to read, the controls are hard to follow, and the sound quality left much to be desired. Plus, many of my favorite songs I got from iTunes can't be played on Zen. Thankfully, I returned it and got a more updated iPod. The Apple iPod is the standard-bearer of digital music, and I'll never switch to another player ever again.
There are better cards and the customer service sucks with viking. So get something anything else!!!!
This is a piece of junk that is physically impossible to use. If you will look closely at the picture, you will see that it is held to the microphone by a specially made attachment that is not included with it. So when you buy this, and try to use it, you find that it is impossible to attach to the microphone or use in any way. It makes a great doorstop. Save your money, and buy a different screen that is actually usable in the real world. The microphone is great, but this microphone cover is useless.
When I read it was tested with more than 100 printers, I assumed it would work with my 3 home printers. After all, they are HP, the most common printers outthere. Not so!Turned out, it worked with my HP Photosmart 8450, but didn't work with my HP Laserjet 1018 nor with HP Laserjet 3330. Disappointing experience.
I AM VERY SORRY I PURCHASED THIS ITEM.THE MUSIC DOES NOT PLAY ALONG WITH THE PHOTOS. VERY DISPLEASED.
Emacs users should forget about this keyboard, as there is no right control key! And according to the manufacturer, there is currently no way you can customize this keyboard.update: I now found a way to re-map the delete key to right control key in ubuntu...
I purchased this notebook on October 28, 2006. The looks of the notebook are great and it worked fine for two months which during that time it was only powered on for about 40 hours. I took it out of its case a week ago and it would not power on, 1 hours of being on the phone with HP support and they told me I needed to send the laptop in for service. The overnighted a box a FedEx label for me to pack it in and told me to send the power cord as it could be an adapter problem. Five days later I had my computer back. Wow that was fast, but would it work? I opened the box to find out that the power cord was not returned. I then tried to open the computer and found that they failed to hook the release button for the monitor back up. After playing with it for a few minutes, I managed to get the lid opened only to find that it would not power on. I then noticed a small screw lying on the table so I turned the notebook over to find out that they left all the screws loose.I called HP support again and explained how the power cord was missing, the lid would not open, and the screws were loose. After about one hour they transferred me to the parts to have a new power cord sent to me and told me to wait until it arrives to see if the computer would power on. I explained to them that even if it did, the lid still would not open. After arguing with them, they decided to send me another box and FedEx label so I can send it back.Two boxes arrived the next day, one for returning the notebook, and the other containing the wrong part. Forty-five more minutes on the phone with HP support to try and get the right power cord and now they tell me I have to wait for a supervisor to call me back because they are not authorized to send me the right part (the part they kept when I sent it in for service).Overall, nice features for a laptop in this price range. HDMI output is included (on the left side of the computer). If it works, you will enjoy it. If it does not work, I feel sorry for the trouble your will endure trying to get it repaired. This is my second HP notebook. IT WILL BE MY LAST!!UPDATE 3-17-07: HP has still not properly repaired my notebook. During their last attempt, they sent my notebook back with a loose screen and several screws missing from the bottom of the case. I have left several messages on the Case Manager hotline (actually in America) to try and get this resolved. I have talked with two case managers who said they could not help me because the were not assigned to my case but both said they would leave message with my case manager John Thomson. He has never called me back. I also sent certified letters to HP headquarters to the attention of Mark Hurd, CEO. That appears to have cost me $14 to send with no result.I will NEVER buy another HP product.
I have had these adapters for a few weeks now and I can't say much good from them. The 3.5 mm headphone plug will not remain in place. Simply holding the jack upside down will result in the plug falling out. FYI this issue occurred within the first few days of use with BOTH adapors!Sound is decent, but the connection is so flimsy that one can't even move while listening to music.I guess you get what you pay for.....
I've owned this MP3 for 14 months now. It was a cheaper alternative to some of the more popular "i" MP3 players, not to mention NOT manufactured by Apple.It plays music nicely, and has great battery life.The interface is garbage though. When I picked the player up at my local retailer, I went through the menus and didn't realize how much scrolling would be involved once I uploaded my MP3's. This device uses the Contributing Artist, rather than the Artist tag in the "Artist" menu option. I have over 400 CD's (a few thousand MP3s) on the device. Most have more than one contributing artist which creates quite the list of artits. Album name works much better, but who can remember all the album names? Don't even consider going to the Song Title list, not if you have thousands of MP3s.Uploading firmware updates is a royal pain. I've only been able to accomplish it one time. The instructions are quite vague and you have to be precise to within a quarter of a second on your timing (or so it seems.)The player has frozen on me many times, and the only way to reset is to hit the reset button, in a tiny hole too small for even a paperclip (staples work, and I've found one pen with a small enough tip)Playlists are not generated on the device. You must create them in Windows Media Player. It synchronizes well (I'm sure thanks to the WMP synch-engine) and does not duplicate files if they're on multiple playlists.FM Radio worked very well, I enjoyed flying across the country trying to pick up radio stations. However, the interface is still bad.Power cable is weird. To use the AC adapter, you have to plug it into a socket on the USB synch cable. Makes for a nice tangle of wires.Synchronizes text files. Why? I still haven't figured it out. You can't edit the files...Synchronizes pictures. Good display, but tiny. Almost no point on such a tiny screen.Controls are actually desinged quite nicely. The slider bar is a bit sensitive sometimes, and not perfectly accurate, but it takes practice (just don't get out of practice!)Suggest you skip this device and buy an "i" MP3 player or better yet, a Zune. Few more $$, but worth it!
Great item at a cheaper price than Nintendo would sell for and it works just as well.
Do not buy this product. You are better off spending your money on something else and saving yourself all the problems and grief that go along with this product. Have had this thing for 3 months now and am going on my fourth controller. They made this thing so that you can only turn it on with the remote. And since my remote has worked only for four days out of the last 3 months I have had nothing except a very expensive Ipod charger sitting on my TV. My advice is to get something else and never do busines with DLO till they get their tech issues figured out. The only reason I gave it a star is because the four days that I did have use of it, I enjoyed it. DO NOT BUY THIS.
Pros(with HDMI connection): Vibrant colors, crisp pictures, plenty of channels, and great resolution(1920 x 1200).Cons: Short term life span. After hitting the 2 years mark, this monitor started to fall apart. The screen would turn on and off. At first, the screen would turn off for a second. As time went on, a second would turn into a couple of seconds. Then, it was several seconds. At its final moment, the HDMI channel magically turned into a DVI channel. I found it rather interesting, because this monitor doesn't have a DVI channel. Yet, the screen displayed "DVI" on the top right corner of the screen.Abstract: The L2410NM is a real good monitor when it works. However, its short life span isn't worth the investment. I also had the 22" Westinghouse monitor. That too had issues. The screen would turn white when you shut down either the computer, game console, etc. Westinghouse doesn't make reliable monitors. I bought a Dell UltraSharp U2410 monitor. That is a monitor that's built like a tank. With 1.07 billion color display, the L2410NM pales in comparison.
This item had a very cool look, for that it gets one star. However the volume was so low that you could not enjoy the music. Hence, defeating the reason you bought it in the first place. There are some cheaper models that do a much better job. I returned the product.
I was considering buying it from the pictures online but after looking at it in the Sony Store, found this item to be a horrendous design. Have you ever seen a button flap leather cover pocket bible? That is the design of the case. It's secure in covering the front and back, but does not cover the sides, instead leaving the sides wide open and susceptible to dust and scratching. Also there's the screw at the bottom. What kind of compact camera case has a screw? This one does. You'd screw it in and it locks into the tripod screw port. How annoying. I want to feel my camera, not have it tied to the case 'til death do us part.For me, I'm more comfortable getting one of the other Sony or Canon Powershot cases that are similar in size and provide better protection & practicality. Something like the Sony LCS-NA, tho' not as slick in design, serves the purpose more than well.
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.
My wife and I have had ours for several months. They sounded good when they were working, however the gauge of wire that they use is too flimsy to handle the bouncing around of jogging. Eventually one of the wires would develop a break up near the connector. We had two pairs, they both did not last.
I got this card to replace my Microsoft G card because I wanted to have my PC on the floor, and it only got reception on the desk. This unit would allow me to remotely have just the antenna on my desk. When it arrived, the cable attached to the suprisingly short (less than 3 inches) antenna was not enough to make it to the top of the desk! If your tower is on the floor, this cable isn't long enough to make it to a standard desktop. After putting my tower on a stack of wood to elevate it, it still had no signal. I repositioned the tower to it's original desktop position, and still had "very low" signal when I used to get "very good". Overall, waste of money-pass on it.
Not worth it or sturdy enough to trust it with my laptop. Looked like a good idea, but one false move and it crumples to the ground. slippery top surface. waste of money.
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.
this fire pit was outside for only a year and it rusted from the bottom up DO NOT BUY THIS FIREPIT IT SUCKS
The Mac mini audio input jack is highly susceptible to picking up 60-cycle hum and other audio noise. Not acceptable.
Like others have said, this quick charger will kill your batteries. If I had reviewed it within weeks after buying it, this would have been 5 stars. It does charge as fast as advertized, and the batteries worked fine at first.I soon bought extra sets of batteries to use for more than just my Xbox 360 controller. Now, only a couple years later, I have a bunch of batteries that refuse to charge, and while it *has* been a couple years, each individual battery probably hasn't been charged more than a few dozen times. These batteries are supposed to last for hundreds of charges, and they haven't lasted anywhere near that long.I absolutely cannot recommend this charger. The batteries it comes with are fine, but the charger itself is junk. If you do your research, as I should have done, you'll find that any charger that works this fast ends up shortening the lifespan of your batteries. I'm probably going to end up buying the charger linked below, as many people have recommended it, and it might be able to save my batteries that won't charge anymore in this Duracell one.Maha Powerex Wizard One MH-C9000 Advanced Battery Charger and Analyzer - Free Deluxe Accessory Storage Case Included
It's probably a decent webcam.But the software installation will add more than 2700 keysand more than 4500 values to your Windows registry. It willalso modify/patch hundred of files in your Windows "system32"directory. Unsuspecting users will wonder why their PC'sis slowing down a bit after the installation. The modificationto your Windows system will stay even if after you uninstallthe Labtec Webcam software.A simple device such as a webcam should have a clean and simpleinstallation, instead of being so intrusive and try to take overyour operating system.
I have had it for 3+ weeks now, the smell from the back of thegel pad does not go away. It is so strong that I can almost get ahigh on it !Good wrist pad but just stay away from it !
This is an excellent all-in-one printer...until the paper jams. My first 6210 printer had to be replaced by HP because the printer wouldn't clear the paper jam error. Now, the replacement is doing the same thing. HP's customer service regarding this printer problem is horrible. I had to call in several time and demand that I get a manager before I could rectify the situation the first time. Now, I am dreading making the call with this second printer. I think I will just garbage it, consider it a $200 lesson, and buy an epson or canon. I think stand-alone hp injets work fine but, this 6210 all-in-one is a major waste of money!
This product as listed is a misrepresentation and shouldn't be listed among the LCD monitors. It gives the impression that this is a quality low-cost version of the LCD monitors, needless to say, mine is being returned.
I bought my first Bose music system back in 2005. The sound quality was excellent, so much so that when I moved I got rid of my decades-old cd player, receiver, and speakers. Being partially deaf, I especially appreciated the option of playing the TV through the machine. Shortly after the move, that feature stopped working, so I bought a new system with a 4-cd changer and put the older one in my bedroom. Soon, that cd player began acting erratically (skipping, stopping too soon), and not long after this, the cd changer in the one in the living room stopped ejecitng. Then the same thing happened to the cd slot in the machine proper. All of this, of course, conveniently happened AFTER the warranties had expired on both machbines. So, I'm left with the two most epensive alarm clocks I ever bought.... Yes, I'm bitter, but don't waste your money on Bose!!!
Bought a 100-disc spindle and the smell of the blank disc is horrible. When I open the box, the disc smells like burning plastics on fire. I don't want to open the box again and immediate return it.
Piece of JUNQUE that does more harm than good!Decides on its own when to switch to battery anddoes THAT quite often for NO CAUSE. BEWARE!
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.
It only worked about 3 hours properly. Then It shut down all on it's own. It would then shut down in the middle of coping files, or shut down sitting idle. Sometimes I could get it to turn back on by unplugging it and replugging the wires back in, and sometimes this wouldn't work. Sitting dead and plugged in, it would turn itself on sometimes after an hour or two. I had trusted Seagate, but not now.Also it does not have an on/off switch. I prefer to turn it off when I'm not using it. Having to unplug the wires to turn it off is inconvienent.
The one I bought is all packaged ready to go back to the store. It was cheaper than the Linksys, and I had used D-link NIC's before so I figured I would try it. Boy am I sorry. After 3-4 hours working on this thing I think I'm in 1986 again.Problem 1: None of the installation procedures followed the sequence of the printed instructions. I went through a constant questioning process of &quot;where am I now?&quot; and &quot;what is it trying to say?&quot; as I tried to translate their instructions said to what I was seeing. This problem was worse as I had to go through the process in part several times.Problem 2: There seems to be a problem with any install on a Windows XP system. Great. That's like having gasoline that works in anything but a Chevrolet. This is ultimately what my show-stopper was. Although I found the instructions on the web site and running back and forth between computers, worked my way through them, but, they don't work after you've done everything else in the instructions - you would have to do them DURING the install, meaning you would have to know that there was an XP problem in the first place. For the folks at D-Link: inability to operate with XP is useful information for a BUYING decision, not an installation.Problem 3: Tech support. Literature gives a 24x7 number which it is not. I made four calls total and had line suddenly go dead in two of them.Bottom line: I did have the card operating and on the network, but could not ping. I have no doubt tech support could have gotten me going within a few minutes if they were not busy doing the same for every other buyer. I would only buy this card if I were buying in quantity and had the time to figure out how to make the first one work, then could leverage that information.
The sound is decent. A bit bright on the treble, nice bass. I'm not very much of an audiophile, but they sounded fine for my purposes.The problem is the durability. They were treated gently, as what would be expected of casual use. I use them during my commute to the city, nothing that would put atypical strain of them. Only 3 months after buying the ear buds they started to cut and eventually stop working on the right ear, the cause being a wire loose at the plug. Customer service was decent, and when I sent back the faulty buds they sent me a new pair back.Now, only 8 days after the 1 year warranty expires, on these "repaired" earphones, the right ear is cutting on and off again, this time sensitive to movement at the ear piece. When counting the days it took to ship it, and the 10 days or so in between sending them back the first time and waiting for the replacement to arrive, I got considerably less than a year's use out of them, and now they're basically dead.Not cool.
I purchased this card after reading several glowing reviews of how well it work with the Dell Axim pocket pc. They all left out one detail though... the OS version.This card does not work on the Dell Axim with Windows Pocket PC 2003! I was able to test in on another Dell that happened to be running ppc2002 and it installed flawlessly.I can't say whether it works with other pocket pc's running 2003...
It worked OK for 2 months, but the KB kept on falling off. When I complained, I was told that the KB was not compatible with my Viewsonic v37. Yet, it was advertised as compatible with the VS PPC 2002. The worse came when I upgraded to PPC2003 and the KB stopped working. I contacted Targus and was told that they do not have plans for upgrading their KB drivers for this VS PPC.I do not believe that this should be permitted. If you sell something, stand behind it.Very disappointing.
Fisrt, the physical design is great. The arm that holds the Zune is sturdy and flexable. My issue was with the interface to the FM receiver. The distortion was distracting to the point of overshadowing the music. In order to use this in my car, I connected an audit cable from the back of the device to an auddio input to my vehicle. Now to be fair this could have been an issue with the radio. However, no information provided from the manufacturer to determine this. I selected several FM frequencies with no relief. The car it is installed in is an 07 Camry Hybrid.
I got this mini disc player and it was extremely heavy! go with on that is a little lighter. I would walk along the street and it would sag in my pocket.
I find that I have to constantly uninstall and re-install this as it stops functioning frequently after turning off the comp. I do not know if others are also facing the problem or this is a defective piece. I can definitely work wireless option with it once functioning but take care of the extra time you need for the installation every time.
These headphones may be convenient and deliver adequate sound, but I found them too uncomfortable to use. The in-ear portion is large with a sharp edge that hurt, unless I adjusted the headband until it was too loose to stay on. Foam covers would have made a big difference. Few other reviews mention discomfort, so maybe my ears are unique, but I recommend trying these on before you buy--you'll know quickly enough.
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.
Pros: Looks cool at first glance, easy to remove cover.Cons: Difficult to watch videos, impossible to see anything in sunlight. My case already had a large scuff in the middle. Doesn't protect click wheel.I'd recommend getting the Belkin Brushed Metal case over this one.
One of the two sticks was bad. What a waste of time. Amazon is great about returns, however I will never buy PNY products again.
I am writing a review on these, although I never write reviews (and I should, check my review history), because they are so bad. I am not happy about this situation. So unbelievably bad, it is utterly mind boggling that these POS's have 746 review's at 4/5 stars - I cant even begin to wrap my brain around that. I have multiple degrees in engineering, dedicated my life to the application of modern science to such "problems". And then I spend $8.51 for a pair of headphones that might as well have been given as a freebie in a happy meal. These headphones are crappier than the ones you got with your off-brand walkman when you were 7.The worst part is that I would pay a King's ransom for a pair of headphones that actually works, but all I can get is POS's like this. I've probably read at least a few million reviews on Amazon, and I feel like a shank because I never contribute. When I see reviews like the one I am writing right now, I dismiss the writer as a cynic. It is what it is, if this product blows your skirt up, then have at it. If you buy the Craftsman instead of the Makita, these headphones are for you.
I read and heard the hype of noise-cancelling headphones and how they will make my life much better. So, i went out and bought/researched most of the top selling headphones. The Aiwa model (HP-CN5) is the most value priced. But, it has a buzz when you turn on the noise-cancellation, and i certainly think that most of the noise-cancellation is being achieved by increasing the volume than anything else. Also, the battery slot is awkwardly placed above the left earpiece, and it thus constantly budges against my head.The Sony MDR-NC11's are quite uncomfortable, and cost nearly 3 times as much as the Aiwa model. The manual said that the noise-cancellation will work only if the earbuds are fitting "snugly," and from my experience it seems that the snugly fit of the earbuds is what cancels more noise than the noise cancellation technology. I must say, however, that these are the most stylish, sleek and portable headphones of the lot. Sadly, their noise cancellation is nominal, and not worth it for the pain of "snugly" fitting earbuds for extended periods of time.The third model i tried was the Sony MDR-NC20, which is the most expensive of the lot. It is definitely more comfortable than the previous models, and also has passive noise cancellation due to the closed loop cushion design around the ear. However, it will get uncomfortable when worn for long durations due to the small earcup design.In Summary, all three of these headphones cancel noise by adding a "buzzing" sound when noise-cancellation is turned on, and by increasing the volume of the music if plugged to a CD player. I would suggest using your money on a better CD player, and get comfortable headphones without the noise cancellation feature. Let me suggest Koss UR-20 or Koss UR-30 for beautiful sound quality and comfort, and the Koss THE-Plug or Sony Fontopia for ear bud type models. All cost less than 50 bucks!Enjoy, and i'll head to the stores to make all the returns! :(
I bought this TV last month $75 and I lived in Los Angeles CA.(NOT suburbs area) when I turn it on, NONE of any channel appeared on the screen, even channels 2-13. Due to bad connection I only heard static voices and the bar go up and down to try to pick the signal but never successful . I received it and return the same day. I did not get any signal at all, so I tried Tivax Scout3.5" TV it works so good and I got so many channels UHF but VHF only channels 2,4,5,13 (No 7,9) I am so happy with that, at least something better than nothing.
I will give you a quick review of my Palm IIIc experience and let you make up your own mind.I ordered a Palm IIIc and used it minimally for two months when the screen went bad. I literally had to pound on it to get it to recognize commands. I returned it to Palm and after having one replacement get lost in the mail and waiting another week to get the second I got my replacement Palm IIIc.After 3 weeks with my new Palm IIIc, which in Palm's defense was working fine this time, I was sitting at my desk one afternoon with my Palm sitting in its charger. It started smoking and melting before my very eyes. Thank god I was sitting there or my whole house would have burnt down.Now I'm fighting with Palm who refuses to refund my money even in light of their product melting on my desk!My thought, I gave Palm two opportunities to get me a good product, they failed both times. I bought a Sony this time.
I don't understand why there is no driver that works with Vista. I have much older, cheaper flash drives that work just fine.
I read a lot of reviews. Some reviews were positive and some were negative. I decided to give the Visor Edge a try despite the claims of unreliability. The thickness (or thinness) of the device is very appealing.My new Edge Silver lasted 4 days. The screen locked up such that no matter where I touched, the drop down menu was activated. I tried a soft reset, then a hard reset. All my data was erased by the hard reset. The screen recalibration procedure started. I began touching the screen only to find the target continuously bouncing back and forth between two positions. Repeated attempts at a hard reset were fruitless in restoring the device function.I was unable to do anything with this piece of junk except return it. I'll never consider another Handspring device.I'll buy a Palm V instead.
i couldn't get these headphones to stay in while walking, let alone running. Also they really hurt my ears after very little use. I have used earbuds in the past and these were by far the most uncomfortable i've ever tried. Audio quality is bad too. Sounds much worse than the stock apple earbuds, which are way more comfortable.
had them a week an the right ear wont work when bass hits it pops only used them a few times
I had the worst customer service experience of my life with Syntax. It has been more than three months since my original TV broke, and I still don't have a working replacement (original broke, replacement was already broken when I got it). Not one of my e-mails or voice messages were returned (left > 10). It takes forever to get through to customer service, and no one can help you when you get through. They keep transferring you to people who don't answer, leaving you with another message to leave that won't be responded to. I would never, ever buy anything from this company again. Trust me on this one, look elsewhere.
I bought the fan thinking that with the 3 different wires that come off it, I could chose to not use the controller that comes with it and instead use the fan controller I already own. Boy was I wrong. You must use THEIR controller if you want to control the RPMs at all -- otherwise it faults to full speed (2400 RPM) or minimal speed.I tried to take the wiring apart and re-wire to allow for the connection, but ultimately trashed it. Disppointing...
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.
This chord completely DRAINED my ipod's battery. It has maybe an hour of battery life now. Buy the one from Apple to be safe. Its worth the extra 10 bucks to still have a working ipod.
Bought these over a year and a half ago. Save yourself the trouble and go by a Turtle beach headset instead! These annoying headphones require a driver to use which is incompatable with 90% of computers even with the updates and it WILL NEVER WORK! The mic blew out after about 6 months and the ear pillows squish your ears. I felt more like an air traffic controller then a gamer.
This product arrived as a generic toner cartridge. It was not the NEC 20-122 that was listed. The product is working but obviously at this time I do not know if it will stand up to the number of copies that a NEC 20-122 cartridge will produce.
I received this printer free with the purchase of an iMac desktop computer. I have found it to be buggy and difficult to use.
This product arrived quickly fits everything I plug it into put I was under the impression that it would transfer your Ipod data to a standard television set. Everyone I have tried I get sound but no picture.There were no real instruction with the unit and I have not found anyone who can show me a way to plug it in other than using the color connector to color connectors on TV but still all you get is sound.Unless you have seen one used and know exactly how to make it work I would not buy as I cannot make mine work. I don't believe it is user error but without an instruction sheet to follow I can only match color to color and hope it works.Send me the instructions for use and I will give you a new rating.
What a horrible experience. This seller sent me a totally different model, made by a different company. Then when I contacted him he said "its the same thing". Then When i demanded the correct model that i paid for he said, "send it back at your expense and Ill charge you a re-stock fee of 10%". What a horrible seller. Buyers all beware!
I loved this lens when I first got it, but after about a year of using it, it has peaked. I even sent it back to Canon - and paid over $100 - to have it calibrated and tweaked...and it's just not working right. I certainly used it a lot over the year, but a Canon lens should really perform longer than that. And after sending it back and spending the money to have it "fixed," I'm done spending money on it. The focus is poor and the lens is not durable.
OK, I know this printer went out of production three years ago, but if anyone is considering a refurbished unit I am hoping this will help....Pros: Fairly quick. The build quality seems to be good. Sturdy unit. The web interface for the NIC is very well done and intuitive. Duplexer works well - which is uncommon for ink jet printers.Cons:-The printer sucks some very expensive ink.-The print heads clog constantly, and only cleaning them yourselves (do not wear any nice clothes and put a trash bag down) will fix them. This requires removing the manually, and using a qtip + rubbing alcohol to clean the heads.-If you lift the cover, or turn it on/off, prepare for a long and noisy recalibration.-The sensors do not seem to work at all. Sometimes the printer will tell me I am out of ink, or low even when the cartridges are full. You will need to remove/re-insert the cartridge several times before you can print again.-This printer is so enthusiastic about letting you know you are out of a particular ink, that it will not print at all even if a single color cartridge is out! Wow, what a feature! Only want to print a black/white text doc? Too bad, you need yellow!Also, I am a home user who prints about 200 pages a year. I cannot imagine that nightmare this thing would pose to a business environment that it is supposedly designed for. I pity the small business employees who would have to depend on this for anything.
I bought this Express for my daughter for Christmas. It worked great for about 1 week. Were having the same problems as everyone else. If you go to the sandisk website you will see an overwhelming amount of people with Expresses that dont work. It wont turn on I tried the hard reset and it turns out there is a firmware update. I am on dial up - (no other option where I live) and it will take waaaay to long to DL the patch. I bought this based on the reveiws which were good mostly. I wish I had the foresight to look at the sandisk webboards to see what kind of probs they had. Hopefully we will be able to exchange for a different one. As for the Co I bought it from J&R. They shipped very quickly no probs with them.
Like other reviewers I, too, had a hard time getting the Inno into the rubber case, but I eventually managed, although I stretched out the rubber a bit putting it in the side opening. The problem I have is with the arm strap. The strap is made of a plasticy/rubbery/foamy material, with a sort of fuzzy-plastic surface. The velcro areas attached to this surface are sticky-velcro-- and the first time I put it on (just trying it on, rather than the hook and loop coming apart taking it off.... the fuzzy surface simply peeled off the armband.... leaving the velcro firmly attached to itself on the other side.This renders this product completely useless for running.
I bought this router and a Netgear PC card, and my first WIFI experience was one of the more frustrating of my life. The router would constantly drop the connection (every two hours or less), and would have to be reset manually (walking down to the router and pulling the power cord...repeat). I spent much time on the Netgear support lines, tried EVERYTHING they said, and the best answer I got was &quot;interference.&quot; Bull. I bought a Linksys router after giving up on the Netgear, and the Linksys has not required a single reset. The Netgear PC card works great though. I have no idea if I got a damaged router or if they are all terrible, but I wouldn't bother with another Netgear router when the Linksys works so great.
I had a problem with these discs after purchasing at Staples.Because I am new to CD-R/CD-RW recording I thought it was allME, even though, initially my computer integrator gave meVerbatim CD-RW discs which were great, and, no problem.In searching for other matters on CD related internet newsgroupsI found I was not alone....regardless of software or hardware used in connection with these discs, there was no one who found favor with them and returned the discs to the retail store for credit or just dumped them rather than be bothered.There was a consistency with bad reports on Memorex and noothers I found after searching more than 30,000 postings.This can be verified by going to Google.com - newsgroup searchand typing in Memorex
This router NEVER works and is always slow. I've had it for several months, and I am constantly starting and restarting it. A complete waste of money.
I inserted batteries and took four pictures. The camera would no longer work. I went to the battery store and bought new batteries specifically for a digital camera. It would still not even turn on.
This little thing was good for awhile, but then the stand broke. AND it started crashing my computer... Not just one, both of my computers. I had to use system restore just to get my computers working again. I'm not sure if its the monitor, or the displaylink driver. Either way, I don't like this monitor anymore. It was pretty good before it started crashing my computers. You'd be better off finding a different mini monitor though. And it just seems so cheaply made... The only use I would have for this now is for my laptop. I remember it not crashing my laptop a while ago. But still, I'm a bit afraid to plug it in to that too... :/
I bought this system used from a reputable dealer on Ebay. It was supposedly 8 mos old and in fine condition. After settingthe unit up with help from an electronics technician--the Manual is very poor, undetailed and does not even include contact numbers or logins to reach Sony--I got a big surprise. The CD(s) when fed in kept being spit out. We tried to geta CD to stay in. I tried many different CDs, all which playedwell on other boom boxes and systems. The CD would not beaccepted.I did not buy for MP3 use. The system looks better thandepicted. The radio sound was okay. I wanted a multi-playCD system. I had looked at the comparable Panasonic unitbut decided to go &quot;Sony.&quot; My experience with a top loadingPanasonic system was not good. The Sony doesn't even take.I live near Orlando. The nearest service center is 140 mi.away. The vendor did not have the warranty. To send it back for service = $140 + shipping.A local serviceperson stated this was a &quot;throw-away&quot; item in that if it broke, the repairs were nearly impossible.I must throw it away. Sony! Any suggestions? The micro-chip(s)tied into the CD system is/are bad. Factory installed, go try finding any or fixing it.
It was stuck in the cigarette lighter of the car. I was trying to get it out and I guess I pulled too hard because it broke. :( It worked well before that.
I have a Nikon D50 with at 70-300mm lens. I searched the internet for something to cover my camera for our outdoor Alaska shots. I couldn't find anything to fit with my longer lens. The Tenba RC-18 is very thin for $40. It is probably about $5 worth of material. It has a few velcro closures but of course NO instructions on how to best adapt it to your camera. I've already had to break out my sewing machine to stitch more velcro on the nylon fabric to seal it up more. I would not recommened the Tenba product because of its' oversized, thin, poorly constructed material. The picture shown of this item is probably custom fit from a professional. Definitely not something that you can use right out of the box! Keep looking for a better waterproof cover.
I bought this ipod and within 20 days of careful use, keeping it with me, in caes, the screen cracked. Now, nothing works on it and apple refuses to replace it. Terrible waste of money, they don't stand by their products at all. it is a disgrace, anyone who buys this should know that they are throwing out 300 dollars.
I've done ample research on this camera and the product specs. are incredibly amazing...7x zoom, 3.34 megapix, high quality resolution. THE LARGEST DRAWBACK ON THIS CAMERA IS THE HIGH BATTERY CONSUMPTION. This IS NOT THE CAMERA TO PURCHASE FOR ROADTRIPS UNLESS YOU HAVE 4 SETS OF BATTERIES. This camera drains batteries like a Vampire drains blood on his victims. I purchased this camera and the alkaline batteries lasted only about 15 minutes. I then placed a new set of RECHARGEABLES into the camera and for some REASON the Battery Low INDICATOR lit up in only 5 MINUTES (SEE RAYMOND MOK REVIEW, NOVEMBER 22, 01 who had the same problem)and the camera shut itself off. Sadly, I returned this camera and purchased the Olympus 3040-C, my second choice. Like Raymond Mok said in his review also, I MISS THIS CAMERA.
I agree with everyone that said this is a great produce. The weak link is the headband. It is very fragile and it did break. The guarantee had expired, but I called JBL to see if I could pay to get the headband replaced. The answer is no. Once the guarantee expires they offer nothing but "We are sorry." So I have two problems with JBL. The headband is poorly designed, and they won't fix it even if you pay.
I had this router for a couple of years, and I always had connection problems with it. It works for at most two weeks and then a reboot is required to get it working again. Sometimes, a reboot is not sufficient one has to reset it. After a reset however, even a greater number of problems start occurring and then one has to re-flash the firmware.Today, january 1st 2012, my router finally died - as if programmed to die on this date. None of the aforementionedfixed could get it working again, so I started looking for other solutions online. Not surprisingly, hundreds of forums listed the same or similar issues with the router.The most surprising fact I found about the wbr2310 router is the following:The router "wbr2310" is identical to the router "DI-624 revD", only the plastic case and the firmware is different. I could not believe that this could be true, that a company like d-link would scam the people in such a way. Consequently, I opened up the router and inside i found written on the circuit board "DI-624 revD". How dumb can d-link be to not even change the printed label on the circuit board. I can say a lot more about this but let me move on.Notwithstanding the aforementioned text, even if you somehow do not experience problems with your router here is one more thing to consider. There is no free firmware or open source firmware for this router - and for most d-link routers. Even the specifications for this router necessary do a software developer do create my own firmware are not provided by d-link. If such specifications were provided, I could still be able to find some use for it by writing my custom fimware - now it cannot be used for anything, except maybe using the seven LEDs and the capacitors for my engineering projects.I won't ever buy a d-link product again. Furthermore, I will use any opportunity to prevent people from buying d-link products; at least until d-link opens the source code to ALL its products and start complying with the Free Software Foundation (FSF).Do not waste your money for any d-link products.Look for products that are compatible with open source firmware.
This is a piece of c***. Do not waste your money on this junk. I've had nothing but dropped connections and c-r-a-w-l-i-n-g network response times with this device. Spend your money on another company's products, Linksys for example.
DVDs stored on this shelf would get seasick - the whole thing wobbles like crazy. Wood is okay, but materials that hold the wood together are terrible. Don't buy, even for the low price.
Bought this item in Feb, within 6 weeks there was a weird sound then a couple of little protrusion as though something got hot within the unit,it no longer worked. Would not buy again. Also,it didn't fit properly into the usb port & cable connection to begin with. It repeatedly came apart unless braced just so.
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.
I commute 2hrs each way, and since i can only listen to the tunes on my ipod so many times, i was hoping to find a radio with the best reception possible so i would not lose the signal along the way.I've owned several Sony SFR-M37V, and after getting frustrated, I found the Sangean on Amazon. After reading the reviews, I figured I would give it a shot. Unfortunately, there was no comparison -- the sony beats the Sangean hands down.Yeah, sure the Sangean looks cooler, and it looks like it has some interesting features, but after you use it for a while, you realize those features are more of a hassle than anything.Oh, and did I mention that I accidentally dropped the Sangean today and it no longer works? Yes, it's my fault, but dropping is to be expected with such a device, and I dropped the sony a hundred times with no impact to it's function other than a cracked batter cover.If you are looking for reception, my recommendation is to go for the Sony which you can find for $30 in most retailers rather than $50 Sangean.
The folks at Griffin need to either sell a dock that works for this specific Bose product or clearly explain on the web site exactly what systems this device does fit into. This product does not fit into the cradle. The plastic housing the connection is too large. The part worked fine, if you want to take the casing off the bottom... Not a good solution. Just a question, why does Bose hate the poor little iPod Shuffle so much that they exclude it from their sound systems? For the money you have to spend, they ought to include a decent dock convertor.
After several hours trying to get the drivers off disc and down loading several online and nothing worked I told seller and Amazon and got a total refund from Amazon.
I had this battery for only 4 months and in that time I was only able to use it once before it refused to recharge. I tried several times to calibrate it and recharge, but it wouldn't work. Amazon is taking it back for a full refund, good on them. I would not buy this battery! I don't know about any other after market batteries as I plan to stick with Nikon only after this.
I wish the camera reviews could include drop tests likethose done for computer laptops.Because of its metal casing just like for the Canon S10/S20,all the shock from a minor drop is transferred to thecamera lens and interior. As a result, a 3ft drop willdestroy this camera.
All I can say about this router its not build to last more than 5 or 6 months, and then the wireless feature died all the sudden. I will not recommend this router to anyone
I've had this for a few months. It didn't really cool the laptop as much as I'd hoped it would. Not only that but the power hole just started to malfunction. I had to tilt the power plug at certain angle just to keep it working! NEVER will I buy Targus product EVER again unless it is free. Waste of $30 + TAX
We use this printer with AutoCAD. Our drawings use different line thicknesses, and the HP 2600 does not seem to recognize anything thinner than the standard width, it will print thick lines. I would think that with a printer of this caliber dpi would be able to print thin lines. We have contacted HP and they were no help in this matter. The printer will also grab 2 sheets of paper frequently - it's only a month old. We are very fond of HP products, we are just dissapointed with this printer.
A few years back I had a Palm m515 and Palm's hard case for that model PDA and I loved them both. The hard case was well-made and fit the PDA snugly, protecting the PDA quite well from bumps and the occasional drop.The latest incarnation of Palm's hard case is something of a disaster. It's a bit too large for my TX, so the PDA rattles around inside the case when I carry it in my pocket -- the PDA's case is scuffed in a few spots because of the rattling. In addition, the latch on the hard case is plastic and after a little over two months' use, it's already broken. I now have a hard case that won't click shut and flaps open at the slightest provocation, offering no protection for the PDA at all.I got the hard case at no charge as part of a promotion when I bought the TX and I would never consider buying the product at any price.
I got the cord thinking it would free up a usb spot on my Mac by using the firewire. I was disappointed to find out that it will only charge the Ipod nano (3rd generation) and not synch it with the Mac. Apparently if I get a dock this problem may be solved, but without it it's just a charge cord.
There is no problem with the card or capacity. But when I compare my results with Lexar 12X card, there is NO difference in the time it takes to store the image ( once you click the camera ) !!!. Yes, restoring images from the card to computer is very fast compared to my 12x card. But while snapping photos there is no difference in speed. This could be because of the camera or some other reason...but my main reason to buy a 40x card was to snap photos as fast as possible.By the way I am using this card in Nikon 5700 camera. Make sure that your camera supports the Write Acceleration Technology. he CF card will work, **BUT** there was no increase in speed over other cards.
This product and its pictures are EXTREMELY misleading. The picture shows a two port phone jack connected to a fairly long phone cord. The picture makes it look like it is one item. This is not the case. When my shipment arrived, it was a three port phone splitter and a long phone cord with no way to connect the two included. Since I had ordered this product specifically because it had a phone splitter attached to a long phone cord, I am very disappointed in this product and the false advertising. I would not recommend this product to anyone.For the record, the "technical details" is misleading also:Duplex adapter attached on one end provides connection of two devices25 Foot cord
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...
I just recently bought a cybiko along with lots of other kids. I messed up once when i was charging and now it has to be plugged in to work. Also, when you download the games, you have to upgrade the version or download a new one, after which you can't put it on the cybiko. I also emailed the company with problems 4 TIMES almost 3 months ago and they haven't redponded. I gave it 2 stars beause the games are fun.
I'm still looking for a good solution to a car MP3 player without forking over hundreds to get one installed. This was better than the Griffin products I tried, but you still cant' listen to classical music without being annoyed by all of the static. It was OK with the more rock, punk, hip hop stuff when I was driving in my somewhat noisy Jeep, but in a quieter car like my toyota camry it was unbearable.
I'm sorry I wasted my money. This sad excuse for a multi-band radio has poor performance on all but the FM band. Tuning is very difficult because of slippage in the tuning mechanism - turn the tuning knob and nothing happens, turn it further and it whips right past the station you are attempting to get. Must stations of any strength appear at two places on the dial showing poor image rejection. Don't waste your money. I tossed mine into the trash can.
Total piece of junk and waste of money.
Even though Amazon checks to see if item is compatible with your ride (which it did), they are just WAY too big. I guess you could do some modification, but when I called to be sure, they told me they were exact size of stock speakers and would pop right in. DON'T BUT THEM FOR THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!
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...
Well, I gave it a shot, but I think it's best to stick to photo programs that mimic polaroids because the real deal is so temperamental these days. The film must have been around a long time before I bought it. Once they "developed" they had weird splotches of mustard brown and tiny hints of a developed picture hidden in a few shots. I appreciate the cheap price though! :)
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!
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.
My product was defective. Infinite Surplus ignored my email asking for assistance. They ignored it, presumably in the hope that the 30 day refund deadline would expire. Amazon stepped in to save the day. Amazon should kick Infinite Surplus out of its webspace. NEVER BUY FROM Infinite Surplus.
I read all the reviews I could find and no one mentioned that it only works with Windows XP. Found out the hard (and depressing) way when I went to install the software on my Windows 2000 PC. Can't say how it works and I don't plan on moving to XP just for this.
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.
so sad, this item worked for a few months, then it stopped working entirely, same problem that many other people have had, so sad
The one star rating is because this transfer cable will not transfer with Windows Vista. Apparently Microsoft had a proprietary program designed as well as the transfer cable itself, so you have to purchase one specifically for Windows Vista. Other than that the product itself is a good quality cable, it just wouldn't do what I needed
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.
This camera is small, very small. It has very poor quality video. Is difficult to focus, takes forever to begin recording, and absolutly must have optimum lighting conditions for you to even see what you have recorded. I would not purches this camera. Save your money and get something better.
don't even bother!It keeps freezing up, turning off, and won't sync with any of my mp3s. Samsung was very unhelpful and said that it was "a Windows/Microsoft problem" when I reported when the device was starting to sync, then caused Windows Media Player to shut down (on 2 seperate systems!) entirely and then the USB cord is faulty, saying that it is unplugged when it is not.Instructions were incomplete and shoddy.Try a Zen player or a Rio. Those at least work right out of the box, plug in the USB, and you're off.
When this router worked, it was fine. But there were several times when it didn't work, and the first line of telephone support in India was utterly unable to help. Eleven months after first installing it, it was only intermittently able to connect to the internet, it repeatedly rejected the painstakingly re-programmed password, and finally emitted a low, high-pitched whine. After days of fighting to restore the router to proper working order with expert help, I threw in the towel, bought an Apple Airport Express and installed it in 5 minutes to perfect working order. I most certainly will not buy another NetGear product.
For their price/features ratio the Syntax Olevia TVs are widely sold, also at Amazon. I have a recent 26" model to which the Apple TV has been connected for a flawless performance. Upon purchasing a Toshiba HD-DVD I also picked up the Extrememac HDMI switcher, since the company seems to sleep in the same bed as Apple, with the unit having the same form factor as the Apple TV, and the company delivering affordable cables for the Apple TV via Apple. So my expectations were not too high to expect the Apple TV to work with the Extrememac switcher.After being unable to get the Apple TV to work with the switcher (advertised specifically as "Works with Apple TV") I am now in receipt of a Extrememac support email stating that not all TVs work with the switcher. Major bummer, and I chide the company for not disclosing which brands fail to hook up. After all, the thing's a $99. paperweight otherwise. Buyer beware!
BEWARE--I ordered this cable with the understanding it was gold plated (per the description). It arrived in a bag saying it was gold plated but the cable connectors were not.
This printer does not let you print in black in white if the color cartridge is empty. It does not matter that the black cartridge is full and you set all the preferences to print in black and white. It still requires the color cartridge to even function.Furthermore, you can't even scan if the color cartridge is empty.They want to you to buy their expensive cartridges even if you're not printing. Design flaw or greed?
my statement above are based on bitter experience with this company, for some time in terms of unfair costumer service attitude and support.
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.
I had read so many good reviews that I paid the rather stiff price for this touch pad. It is awful. The pad itself is very tiny. The surface is rough -- not smooth. None of the advanced scrolling functions are available. There are no included directions, and no included software. The cable comes out of the right side of the touch pad so if your computer is on your left side, or you are left handed (like me), then it does not sit right. It is jumpy and rough to the touch. The construction is cheap plastic (Made in China).Do not waste your money on this -- it is simply dreadful.
The company I purchased it from was fast and quick. The company that is the importer for this device has a lot to learn about manners and how to treat a customer over all.They act like they designed this instead of just importing it from China under their name.I asked to speak to someone in the tech department about some changes to the software that is when I learned they can't do the changes without going thru there Chinese manfacture and paying for any software rewrites.I did notice after the fact that you can find many many more devices like this and over all better. I wouldn't recommend this device to anyone. Save your money and buy a different device from someone else. Trackstick is on the road to the garbage dump.
I don't know why GE bothers to keep producing and selling this POS. Just like most of the reviews here, we put CD upon CD in ours and it wouldn't recognize ANY of them. Go for the Sony. But if you do purchase this one...TRY THE CD PLAYER BEFORE YOU START DRILLING HOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't say enough bad things about this unit. I have replaced it three times and every unit falls apart eventually.The design seems, well, evil. For example: I have long since given up using it as a printer. Instead I just use it to fax. A moment ago I wanted to fax something and when I turned it on the message "remove and check color cartridge" was flashing. There is no way to turn it off or bypass it. Removing the cartridge is useless and I am prohibited from faxing at all.
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.
We mostly liked this product for the first 3 1/2 months -- which cooresponds to the length of time it worked for us. I see others have experienced Sylvania Sudden Death Syndrome even sooner than we did. For the sake of the environment, avoid this product. It will just take up landfill space.Now to see if we can get my son's brand new DVD (Christmas gift from Grandma) out of the piece of junk before we have its body committed.
I am very disappointed as the product key was rejected when attempting to register. Further to give the manufacturer a second chance I contacted them in writing on their form on their website and I have not been responded to! I even stated I would like to avoid an A-Z claim/ return but they apparently care *NOT* about servicing their product. Dont Buy.
I bought this for an Inspiron E1505, just like advertised. It worked but burned out in a week, what a waste, if you have to buy a new one every two weeks. Dont Buy this charger, it will just burn out on you
These are crap. The output plug went bad in less than a year. I'm not sure what has changed but they are nowhere near as comfortable as the pair I had back on '78. Doesn't matter anyway since the plug no longer works.
The power amplifier is nice, however using it in a quite environment or cabin, there's a continuos and annoying high frequency noise (white noise) in the speakers, even disconnecting the input cables or setting input signal to minimum. I expected better Signal to Noise ratio from a JBL product.For external use, the level of white noise is acceptable.
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.
This flex pin set requires an additional part: You have to purchase a base that attaches to the speaker wire/cable and then the flex pin screws into this base. Why this set is not packaged and sold as a complete set?? I guess to make more money. I did e-mail Acoustic Research concerning this. All they had to say--you need purchase the base for each flex pin. I feel I was mislead and did not feell it was worth it to spend more time and money on this product. I returned both of my flex pin sets.
I would strongly advise against buying this router. When I first got it, I couldn't have the wireless part turned on if I wanted to get to the Internet. Customer service was useless the first few times, and then they led me through this absurdly complicated procedure to do a special reset on the router. Now the reouter occasionally just dies on me, requiring me to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to work again. It's phenominally unreliable.Finally, their free support is limited to 90 days. In other words, if you have a problem after that time, even if it's a problem with the router, you have to pay!
I bought this as our first GPS in anticipation of a trip to Italy, since Europe maps were included. It was certainly worth buying one versus renting one for 8 days, especially when we heard fellow car rental customers being told that they were all out of GPS systems!Regardless of which setting (shortest time, shortest distance and even a specific "via point"), we were very disappointed with the results. There was no way we would have been able to navigate without the help of a detailed roadmap and a naturally good sense of direction! One important feature that was conspicuously missing was a compass feature. It would have been extremely helpful to be able to press a button to see a quick compass or even better, have one displayed at all times in one corner of the screen. The other issue was not being able to adjust the volume. During familiar parts of the trip, we were unable to conduct cell phone conversations because of the loud, repetitive the voice of the GPS. It would have been very helpful to be able to turn it down, without having to turn it off and start all over again.
I have an hp LaserJet 1012 which is a supported printer model. I was able to print if I connected directly to the print server via Ethernet. Using the wireless connection, on the other hand, is hit or miss. Sometimes the print server would connect to my wireless router, sometimes not. I have a Netgear wireless router model MR814v2 which is about 3 years old.
After a couple of months of light use, the dreaded H03 Error Message showed up and the DVD will not spin. Another model (older) Panasonic put out is famous for this problem and once you get it, you'll pay big bucks to fix it because Panasonic does not have a great customer service. All other people writing positive reviews here probably did so right after they purchased the product and it was working great. But given a few months it will start to break down and I expect that more of this H03 problem will be reported here. Don't buy this product unless you purchase an extended warranty along with it.
I am disappointed with this curling iron. It is constantly turning off because the button gets hit while holding the iron to curl your hair. I tried a different curling iron while staying with a friend and had no such problem.
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.
I purchased this targus chill mat but after 9 months the fans began to make noise starting up. The noise stopped once the fans were moving after about 2 minutes but now the plug for the USB power has cracked and is pushed inward therefore the product can not be powered anymore. I would not recommend purchasing this item.
Today is now Christmas Eve. I have no present for my son to give his grandpa because I purchased this key chain that says it's compatible with windows XP but it is not. Now what? I have been sitting here for 2 hours trying to get it to work but i read others reviews and see what the problem is. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
I purchased a "remanufactured" Rio Forge. When I got it, there was sand inside the unit and within two days it had quit working. This is nothing less than a pure rip off.
I'm being generous and giving this product 2 stars instead of 1 because the controller appears to work OK so long as you never have a drive failure.I used the controller to configure 4 identical drives RAID 01 for the purpose of getting a modest performance boost coupled with protection from drive failure. Install and configuration using the card all went OK (the drives I used were new FDB Maxtor). I then reinstalled XP and apps, and otherwise set up the machine to my tastes, an exercise which takes a non-trivial amount of time no matter how you approach it. All was fine.A few months later, a drive failed, but I was protected, right? Nope. The controller not only did not detect the problem via its software (which I regularly ran to determine how the RAID array was doing - always &quot;optimal&quot;), but the way I found out that I had a drive problem was that the system refused to reboot (on a warm restart at that). I couldn't even boot in safe mode from the distribution CD. The controller BIOS still reported all drives &quot;optimal&quot; so I didn't even suspect the drive system was the problem (the boot sequence stopped while installing drivers, and seemed to have gotten past the Adaptec, so the natural assumption was that something else had failed, such as the video card). Since everything else checked out, the final step was to remove the drives and run CRC checks (using my wife's 5 year old dinosaur). This testing revealed the fact that a drive was bad. With the bad drive removed (accompanied by the angst of trying to make sure each of the remaining 3 drives went back into its appointed location), the system came up. Voila? ... no. I ran CHKDSK as a precaution and it failed catastrophically, hanging the machine ... so much for mirroring. The card evidently mirrored corrupt data onto a drive that tests OK otherwise. Since the system did come up, I was at least able to recover my data, but that's been it.I got this card to protect myself from the very kind of system rebuild I am now faced with, and by that measure the controller has failed miserably. I now plan to just go back to my earlier non-RAID setup, where I had a drive dedicated to backing up data. I'm just chalking this experience up to money wasted on a mediocre product not ready for prime time. I mostly regret all of the lost hours this rather pricey piece of junk has cost me. I think I will avoid Adaptec products in the future.
I thought this would fit my 5555 Ipaq but doesn't. I was mislead by the description. Haven't used it
Today my little tri-corder goes back to Sony via Amazon. It's a slick little gadget, fits well in the hand, buttons are exactly where you expect them and do what you'd naturally expect. That is when it works. Which is infrequent. Owning this is like owning a Jaguar or marrying a Kennedy: expensive, beautiful, and a complete frustrating waste of your time.After spending the first day fiddling: taking pictures, small voice recordings, recording readings while taking pictures as bookmarks; I moved on to install DragonNaturallySpeaking and integrate the gadget with the software. Dragon installed simply and quickly; I picked up my all-in-wonder unit and it stared at me dully. No lights, no flicker of activity, not a thought between its little silicon ears. The reset button earned me 15 seconds of interaction then it went right back to its union coffee break. Second and third resets (while trying different variations of 'hold', 'camera mode', and pressing other buttons) earned me an additional 20-30 seconds each with my little 'bot. Then nothing. Changing outlets, using only USB, using both, hold, plain, camera, buttons, resets... nothing within my electronic CPR skill set could bring her back.So back to Sony it goes; beautiful, expensive, and useless.
I just installed the item and the signal is weak (low on laptop wireless link status). The unit is only 50 feet away in a small house. grrrrr! A weak signal is nearly useless as it slows everything down. Does Netgear make a booster? If so, then thats a hidden gotcha on the cheap price for this useless unit.I also have the dual-antenna model and its much better. Conclusion: only buy if you use it in a small apartment.
I have a Vista PC, added an EG1032, using a SD2005 switch and a Western Digital gig-enabled NAS. I'm only getting 4.4MB throughput. Linksys support is not helpful. This card is going back.
My wife bought me these headphones for Christmas a few years ago, and I have to say after a good bit of time spent with them, I hate them. They are total crap. The headband is very uncomfortable, they do very little muffling of the sound around you with zero noise cancellation and the bass is lousy. I have in-ear canalphones that give me better bass than these things do. From what I can tell anything below 60 or 70hz just isn't audible at all, and anything above is like a whisper in the bass category. Pathetic. Also the "music mode" vs "movie mode" toggle has never given me any audible difference what-so-ever. I suggest no one to ever buy these things, complete and total disappointment.
If I could give this product zero or negative stars, I would.Not only have I struggled to make this product lock when it is supposed to, but now that it will not UNlock, I called customer support to see what I am doing wrong. Their recommendation: "You have to break it.""I have to break it?""Yes, there's nothing you can do to fix it. There's no special way to open it. If you enter the combination and it doesn't work, you have to break it off, like with a hammer or screwdriver or something."The woman who told me this was very comfortable with offering this solution.I'm off to go find a sledge hammer so I can take care of it. Would I buy anything made or sold by Digital Innovations again? Need I answer that?
On an Inspiron 8000, this product actually manages to increase the glare both indoors and especially out. Different viewing angles and flipping it over doesn't improve the situation.
This is by FAR the worst piece of crap that I have EVER bought, now I have to waste my time repackaging this piece of sh-t to send it back. I could not install this printer to my linksys, customer support sucks! All you get is some guy from india who knows less about the product than you do!Seriously DO NOT buy this product! YOU WILL BE SORRY!
I have bought two pair of these headphones. The sound quality is good and the cord is long and doesn't twist.However, as pointed out by another user, they are NOT durable and ARE prone to breaking near the folding joints. This is NOT user area and they WILL break near the fold if you are not EXTRA CAREFUL in handling them.I may buy my third pair, but will be EXTRA CAREFUL when handling them so they do not break...
I purchased this warmer to hopefully serve a dual function as a mug and candle warmer. It does neither. The heated surface area isn't quite large enough to hold a standard-size coffee mug, and the metal plate never gets very warm. When I tried to warm a small candle in a metal tin, it never got warm enough to even throw off a scent.
The 800 slot in this adapter could not hold the 800 plug, which kept working its way outward and falling out. Spend just a little more and get a 400-800 cable. My adapter has gone to the dump and good riddance.
when I bought this I reviewed this way: "charming little radio with great sound; love everything about it; great with iPod; wish I could buy a few more!" Well, almost 3 years later my iPal died. Won't take a charge. $25 battery pack did not work. Need to spend $50 to have repaired plus shipping cost. Do I want to spend close to $100 to fix a $200 radio -- no.
Yes, this is a piece of sh--. The company WILL NOT back it up. It will never work. Send it back, pay the freight, over and over, it WILL NOT WORK. I am going to make a video of me destroying this total POS and send it to LG. Makes me think LG just totally sucks. Cmon LG, ever heard of a recall? The thing is, I have their top of the line washer and dryer, refrigerator, etc. They all work. Not this POS however. It is the most useless brand new item I ever owned. I bought an OPPO. It has been flawless for a year....perfect. I wish I could think of a way to somehow cause LG to pay for something useless like I have. All I can think of is vandalizing something of theirs. I am smarter than that however. If you have one, take it to your nearest Salvation Army and claim it is worth hundreds or something...just get rid of it. I am not doing that because I want to beat it to death.
This was a rip off. It doesn't even stay on my screen. The tabs that are supposed to stick/hold the screen slide off and then when I tried to reposition them, they just fell off and lost all their glue. There needs to be a better way to keep them on and the screen in place. And my screen also came with a slight bend. Do NOT buy.
Bought this for my mom; she called me and said she couldn't assemble it, so I had to drive over just to figure out that the antenna holes were not threaded at the factory. There was a QC sticker on the bottom so somebody was being lazy at the factory.I spent more in gas just driving over; big waste of time. It's not even worth returning-- I'll have to mail it back, and don't feel confident that I'll get a working unit as a replacement anyway.
This product never worked for me. I was fooled by the linksys reputation and the fact that I had a working BEFSR41. I wanted to keep everything Linksys so I bought this and the G notebook adapter. I could never get it to recognize the access point although everything appeared to be working. I then called support which was an absolute horrible experience. I called 6 times, waiting on hold and average of 40 min each time. I was hung up on twice, put on hold about 200 time to "check the knowledge base", lied to about being sent something in email and was told that it didnt matter to them if I returned it or not. I was also told by support that I was trying to set up a "complicated network" even though all 3 products were linksys. So after 3 days worth of headaches and horrible support I took it back and went with Belkin which setup in 5 minutes!!! Please go with them instead of Linksys. Don't be fooled like me.
I have paid half as much & gotton double the copies with good quality. Why should I pay for their advertising.
I lost the small book that came with the camera and I bought this one. I found it too confusing for on-the-spot consulting in the field while I was trying the camera out.
After reading all the good review about this product, I ordered it. Unfortunately it did not suite my needs and when I tried to set up, one of the leg got struck up. I wanted to return this product and whenever I called the customer service number provided in the Seller's web site, it always went to the message box. They never returned the call at all. I wasted my money and this product became useless. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this product to any one. Poor quality and Poor customer service.
I have two sets of these that I have used for a few years. It seems the HD280 is made of poor construction materials. The Ear pads, and top head pad are shedding. Further the plastic of the headband is splitting and creaking. A piece just broke completely off of the headband. I am not hard on equipment and have used much audio gear for over 40 years. Headsets in this price range should last 10 years not 3. Worse I just got my adult Son a set for his birthday before I realized how bad these were. Sennheiser should at least make replacement parts besides ear pad and cord. These beak even when trying to take care of them.
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... :)
According with the description this is video cable but when you connected to transfer video you can only get black and white picture, I'm really des appoint . Don't waist you money
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.
While the price is great, the sound for the vcr playback is awful. There is a nice high pitch whirl when the vcr is playing (not in the unit-throught the speakers). I did find that DVD's had a good quality sound, but unfortunatly the purpose of buying a combo was to use both...
I bought this camera to use with Skype. Unfortunately, it has performed rather poorly thus far. On a two year old computer with all non-essential processes turned off, the video is laggy, but there is no lag in sound. The video quality is fine, but the sound quality horrible. It sounds like a garbled AM radio transmission.I recommend looking elsewhere for a camera to use with Skype.
I can't comment on how well the item works. The first one arrived with a broken roller release switch. I contacted Amazon and they sent another one immediately (I returned the first). That second one also arrived with a broken roller release switch. I wasn't willing to wait and risk another one coming broken. I returned the second for a refund and bought a Staples laminator. I was very disappointed with these items..
this camera is the biggest rip off camera you could possibly buy... DONT DO IT!
I was expecting an easy installation of this device on my computers; simply plug the device in and install the driver. However, installation failed on both of my computers. When running setup (automatically started when I put in the driver CD), I got a "Please Plug-In C-Media USB Sound" alert message, which I am guessing indicates it did not discover the device. After this, installation does not continue as described in the PDF user's manual, and the device remains unrecognized. This device is likely a dud, and StarTech probably put their logo on some cheap USB Audio Adapter coming out of Asia (the manual requires a Chinese plug-in for the PDF reader). If Amazon replaces this device easily, and it works, I will do a new review or modify this one.
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
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 the D-Link DI-704 for my home network, to share my DSL connection to four computers running Linux, Mac OS-X and Windows 2000 and XP. The DI-704 seemed to have all the features needed (NAT for my server, web-based configuration) for the task.Unfortunately, it wouldn't run for more than about 6 hours before freezing the network. Sometimes the subnet (inside the firewall) would remain working, sometimes not. I upgraded the firmware, tried several different configurations, reset the thing repeatedly, and always had the same problem: when network traffic got heavy (say, when my web server got several requests or when several of us were using the network), the thing would freeze, requiring a hardware reset.I ended up buying ther NetGear equivalent product (the RP-114), plugged it in, configured it and haven't had a single problem with it. It's worth the extra cash.
Ordered on the 10th from Caiman, was noted as "in stock" and scheduled to ship on the 11th or 12th. I sent an email on the 15th when the status didn't change, and received a response saying it was "delayed". When I asked for a clarification on how long the delay would be, the response was "we'll contact you when it ships". Canceled my order. They were prompt in refunding my payment, but they never should have charged my account for an item they didn't have in stock.
got it today, tested it, very poor reception.strange software version.hardware has a rev A2 #2. not sure if this is why the software version is different but dlink support says version 3.0 software doesn't even exist as they are still at version 1.xreturning thismaybe just a bad unit. :-(
That's my main problem with this printer is it jams...a LOT. The mechanism where the paper is put into the printer keeps jamming intentionally, I don't get why it consistently does it. Plain and simple, if it didn't jam, I'd give it a 4. But this is beyond ridiculous, don't bother with this piece of junk.
Like always, Amazon service and partners are outstanding. The headphones themselves are bulky for portability although it provides average sound clarity. Like many noise cancellation headphones, at certain frequency a buzzing sound would occur. The positive is the cups are very comfortable.
This is the first time I have felt the need to write a review. This may be a stylish looking camera with a price that you cannot pass by, but you really should. The images taken on this camera are grainy, pixelated, and a huge disappointment. Save yourself the hassle and do not buy this camera. This customered just returned his.
This is the worst router that I have ever had. Continues to drop like crazy even with latest firmware from Linksys. I ended up to throw it aside.
I have used lots of clear contact paper in the past, but I have never had the paper backing be so difficult to remove! It was difficult to even remove 2-3 inches without the paper ripping and separating into layers--leaving an impossible-to-remove thin layer of paper on the adhesive. I am sooo disappointed! This is acting like a really old roll of masking tape. I spent way too much for a huge roll of useless contact paper!
Bought thePioneer KURO PDP-6010FD 60" 1080p Plasma HDTVand theToshiba HD-A35 1080p HD DVD Playerto go along with it.The cable did not work. I ended up buying theMonster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters)which worked right out of the box.
We got the ION and found out it wouldn't work on my computer because it dosen't have have the required device driver. I sent E-Mails to the technical support address and didn't receive an answer for several days. When they responded, I was given a location to download software that was the latest level for the product. The software didn't contain the device driver. I looked on the internet and found a couple notes on how to get it to work but couldn't understand what they were telling me I had to do. I looked on the MS web site and that was no help.The least they could do is provide the info on how to get the devicde driver to make it work or they could provide the device driver.In the middle of trying to get it to work I went on vacation for two weeks. When I got back and still couldn't find out how to get the device driver I decided to return the product. Much to my dismay I discovered it had to be returned within 30 days and I was about 45 days into trying to get the device driver.This is the last time I get anything outside of a store.
Shitty router. Very bad connection. Drops signal all the time. Have to turn it off and on couple of times a day to make it work.
First of all, let me caveat this by saying I own two other HP printers. Their products have been great in the past. I am actually biased toward hp printers. So, onward...This printer doesn't do true 4x6 borderless prints. This would be fine, except that HP says it does! The catch: you have to get special perforated 4x6 cards! I am pretty upset about this- if the photo isn't 4x6 with no border on any 4x6 media, it's not borderless! There is no workaround for this from HP either. This problem is the same for the 5550, 7350, 7550 models.And btw, if you do print a border, it doesn't come out even all the way around the print (even after re-calibration).With that said, the HP has an amazing feature set, color correction capabilities, etc. But we bought this to do borderless prints- if that is what you want, go elsewhere!
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!
I purchased the Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Keychain for a Christmas gift. The person that received the gift is unable to get the software to work. There is a number to call for Tech Support but that hangs up when you are about the second person waiting to talk to someone. The recording will say no one is available please try your call later. That is not good when you have been waiting on the phone for a while. I think that it is time that they updated their software.
I purchased two Magellan Meridian Color Traveler kits to try and give my father-in-law. Both were defective. Unit one worked properly as long as there were no memory cards with detail maps in the unit. If there were, the unit would hang forever &quot;loading&quot; and it would never find enough satellites to get a fix. The mapping software installed and worked. Extended sessions with Magellan tech support produced the advice &quot;return for repair.&quot; Amazon did a fantastic job rushing a replacement out to me. Unit 2 arrived and it wouldn't even boot (no base map). Magellan Technical support coached me through reflashing the unit. Same error. Magellan technical supports final advice was to return the unit for repair. The copy protection was so good on this copy of the mapping software that it wouldn't run on either of my computers. It didn't complain it just hung and had to be manually terminated.I returned the second unit to Amazon and ordererd a Garmin 76CS. I will throw away the Magellan accessories I ordered to give my father-in-law.Unless I have confirmation that Magellan's hardware and software quality control have improved a lot I will not consider them for any future acquisitions.
This TV has great hi-def picture , but the audio lags the video ,so that it always looks like a badly dubbed foreign film . I have had two different Sony authorized repair people look at it , one took it to his shop for two weeks, only to report that it's supposed to be that way , and they can't fix it. I have seven friends and neighbors who have all agreed that they can see the problem clearly , but Sony will not admit that anything is wrong . I'll never buy another Sony TV , and neither should you. This might be a good purchase for a deaf family who only watch the subtitles and don't need the audio at all. Everyone else , beware of Sony rear projection technology. You'll regret it !
I have used a couple other wireless Sennheiser models, these were the worst ever! I wouldn't expect them to perform as well as my $200 set, but I have used another cheaper model and it was still way better than these. The sound I got was so garbled and full of static that it was indecipherable. Whether I had some other wireless device causing the problem I don't know, what I do know is these were unusable. I sent them back and got a wired set instead, and just use a really long extension cord. Not quite the freedom of wireless but works well enough, without all the static.
I can't get this to transmit clearly on any station in my `04 Toyota 4Runner. Got it somewhat clear once, but then I left my driveway and lost the signal. I'm using the Monster FM Transmitter and it works great. Don't waste your money on this junk.
This product is not the same as the item in the picture - the way the outlet prongs fold in is different, and depending on how its folded, it may or may not charge. I had to keep mine straight out for it to work, and if I moved it, it would cease charging.I guess it works, I'm afraid to leave it unattended though for fear it might burn my house down. Feels cheap. Shipping took FOREVER.
I've been using this 270 for at least 4 years now. Every year we go to Europe for months and every year I get frustrated the 270 cannot find addresses, or even towns for that matter. So, this year I updated my map set, not a cheap proposition. The 2012 map set is even worst than those of prior years. Again, I am sitting here in Switzerland, entering streets that are hardly off the beaten path and having the Garmin not able to locate a street with that name. Went so far as to enter English spellings where appropriate. NADA.If you are purchasing this for European travel, get a TomTom. Or use Google maps as, in the case of both Switzerland and Italy, they are far more complete and accurate. I say this after over a decade to this area and the Garmin map sets are useless.
My family was very exciting to order and receive this product. But, we could not use this, since, the windshield mount is not bendable. So, once, it mounts to windshield, the GPS screen always face down. I really do not understand how to use this product.
No longer turns on after only 3 years of light use. When it does turn on, the disc drive won't open. Don't waste your money.
This earphone sound quality is far poorer than my own cheap one comes with my Sony NW-HD5 MP3 player - I listen to it to have an objective comparison, my cheap earphone beats this one in low (for tight bass), mid (clarity and forwardness) and upper range (w/o rolling off too early) in my ears. Monster once declares that their cables transport sounds better because they are designed to transport electrons smoother in one direction, thus the competition for $[...] per foot audio cable industry.Earphone is a fad at this time, with constant rave reviews of high price earphones equate to high quality sound, most consumers break away from real sound quality. It is a difficult choice since you can't try it out in store before you buy it and people listen to the same thing and think they hear it differently. Just stick to well known and time proven earphones brands and forget about commercial reviews. You won't need to pay a lot for great earphonesFor the credibility of my own thought, I have tried out the Klipsch Image S4, the Sony MDR-EX700LP, Monster Turbine, Skull and my own cheap ones - the Monster Turbine and the Skull come in last - all recommended by sale person. The Sony EX700 beats my earphone at all range with a slim margin but cost 10x more. All earphones makers provide fake spec, they claim the frequency response rated at 4 HZ - 22 KHZ, since none can produces 120 HZ at lowest point and roll off at 15 KHZ. To hear a real 20 HZ, you need a 25''-30'' sub-woofer in a well designed small room, in most high-end movies theaters you won't hear 20 HZ rumble, not even 50 HZ.For it price vs performance compared to my cheap earphones, hence my one star.
I purchased these speakers for aesthetic reasons, especially after having read the positive reviews posted here. However I was sorely disappointed by their performance.Pros: aesthetically pleasing, small size, wired remoteCons: no treble control (can only adjust the bass level), weak midrange outputI played all genres from dance, R&B;, electronica, rock, punk, classical, opera, jazz, piano, choral, Latin, solo instrumental (violin, cello, clarinet), and movies. The bass is excellent as others have already pointed out. However, due to the small size of the speakers, the midrange output was significantly lacking. When I tried to compensate for this by boosting the treble in iTunes (the speakers have no treble control!) certain songs were played with noticeable distortion due to overloading the small speakers. A perfect example of this is how alto saxophone in certain jazz songs were really distorted. Even my 5 year old basic Phillips speakers and subwoofer performed better than these. The only redeeming quality of the I-trigues is their attractive aesthetics and small size.According to some Apple audiophiles, Soundsticks 2 by Harman Kardon is a good alternative to these speakers for $50.00 more.
Don't get me wrong, it's a GREAT DVD "player" and I bought it to replace a DVD player so I am kind of happy (expected more). BUT it is virtually useless as a recorder for what most of us want a recorder for and that is what we used a VHS for. We are not pirates, we want to keep a show for later viewing, "at our leisure". Technology is supposed to make our lives better, not handcuff us. This unit has such an aggressive copy guard don't expect to be able to record many, if any, shows from premium cable channels to watch at a future time. I have multiple series 3 Tivo HDs that I use for doing that, but if I wanted to archive a show and record it to this unit, I CAN'T, shame on you Sony! I was a BIG Sony fan, every TV, VCR and DVD player I own is Sony. Well that time is gone and since this purchase and because of this issue my technology dollars are going elsewhere!
On the Amazon site, the Aquapac AQP-410 is labeled as fitting "large" cameras. The camera shown in the picture is fairly large, and probably compares to the Canon SX-10 I wanted to fit into this bag. When I received the product, the outside of box was clearly labeled "compact", and the bag would obviously not begin to fit a camera of the size pictured. The Aquapac AQP-445 may actually be bigger, but I'm not going to the trouble of ordering it to find out.It does appear that the case is reasonably well-made, and would probably keep a camera acceptably dry for snorkeling-type use. But the flexible plastic doesn't really inspire confidence. I wouldn't trust it for more than a low-end camera, worth less than $100.Because of the hassle of shipping this back, I am just going to keep it to take my wallet with me diving. (Advisable if when diving off a beach, where there is even a slight potential of criminal activity.)After more checking, I discovered that there is a sudden jump in price to around $120 for an "SLR" size bag that would probably be large enough to fit my camera. I wound up ordering an Intova IC600 from "another vendor" for about $150. This is a 6 Mp hard-case camera, with the camera removable from the box for above-water use. It is probably a "low-end" camera. But for about $30 more, I won't have to worry about trying to work the controls through the stiff bag or shooting through a flexible plastic window.
The product looks blue in the picture - no one could deny that! That's what I ordered, and imagine my surprise when I opened the package and found it in flaming pink! I'm a big burly guy, and pink doesn'g go with me. I decided to keep it only because I didn't want the hassle of sending it back at my expense and waiting for a replacement. Functionally, it works well enough. The strap is a bit short, though.Caveat emptor.Eugene Spoconi
I purchased 3 of these devices to set up a wireless network at one of my customers. I have been setting up networks for six years and I have set up many wired and wireless networks. The basic marketing material sound great, like it will work very well. However, the user documentation is woefully inadequate except for the reference guide which you must download from Netgear web site. Once you have the guide, you will find out how to enable WEP encryption or change the IP address on the unit. It all sounds easy, except for one thing, it doesn't work! The software can find the units on the powerline network but is incredibly flaky in connecting to those units. For example, you can ping the device a few times but then it doesn't ping for 5 minutes or so, then it does. If you make changes using the software, changing the units IP address for example, then click on apply, often that is the time it cannot connect. Then you can't ping the old address or the new one. So, you have to press the reset button and start over. The building that I set this network up in was built in the last 5 years, so the electrical wiring is up to code and not creating the problem.The basic Netgear setup assumes that you don't have more than one device (they all default to the same IP address and it's very time consuming to change the address because the connection is so flaky!)and you don't care about enabling any encryption. Yeah, that's great if you want to give your neighbors wireless access to your computer and your web connection. I don't think most people would want to do that. I worked with 3 units and a wireless bridge device (the required Netgear XE102) for about 5 hours and could get it to work but only on an unacceptably intermittent basis. I would strongly recommend that you not buy this product since it will only create a lot of frustration and suck up lots of your time and then, not work consistently. Or you could just use it without any encryption or security. Uh, wait a minute, you probably shouldn't do that!
Crashed computer several times, tech support less than helpful. Package says XP compatible but not really. Removed all drivers installed from my laptop and returned product.
Belkin Av20000B03 PureAV Digital Optical Audio Cable - 3 Ft.Belkin Av20000B03 PureAV Digital Optical Audio Cable - 3 Ft.I trusted that since this was a Belkin product it would just work like a charm. Well, mine did not. I must have gotten a bad one. I have found that in the world of optical audio that happens a lot: a high percentage of bad apples regardless of brand (this has happened for me with Monster, RCA, and other notable brands). My advice is buyer beware and don't do like I have just done: wait too long to return it. That's the problem with online ordering, length of time and potentially having to pay one's own postage like I did the last time. Thanks, Amazon.
Do not buy this digital picture frame, stay away!!!! Normally, I rarely write reviews on any product I purchase, but I had to for this one. I went cheap and got this thinking it can't be that bad. I was really disappointed after I received it. The picture quality is horrible. I decided to use this for myself at my office and purchase a better one as a gift for my parents. I got the HP 8" 800x600 digital picture frame from BestBuy. I brought my SD memory card and tested it there. HP DF800 8" Digital Frame Part Number: DF800B It comes with a remote and cost about $129, well for the money.
In my first try of this product, the earphones didn't work. The sound went in and out. However, I had backups, so I persisted.I take my Walkmans on hard, fast walks. This product's belt clip is not secure and will not withstand any sort of medium-hard movement. It will fall off. This happened to me, inevitably, and even though I mostly caught the player by the headphones, the tape player stopped working and the music became jumbled. I also could never program any radio stations.Go for a Sony.
This and all other FM Transmitters are Garbage. Maybe its the fact that I am in Miami. I decided to keep it as an auto charger and holder for my Ipod. I invested another $100 in an Auxiliary input for my Factory Radio. Even if the FM Transmission were clear the sound quality is Awful. Unless you use it as a cradle and charger for your Ipod this item is a waste of money.
Logitech MX 610 Left-Hand Laser Cordless MouseGee! I really thought that I had finally found a good left-hand mouse. WRONG!Even though the mouse was priced at $149.99 + 4.95 S&H; through AMAZON, I couldn't resist buying it . . . even at this outrageous price.Big mistake. The mouse really felt great in my hand. However, after working for about 6 hours trying to get this mouse working, I had downloaded all of the latest updates and rebooted several times. I also tried moving the USB receiver in various positions. At one point, I even disabled my Norton internet safety protection to see if that was causing a problem. I do not believe that there are any interference issues here.I've worked with and engineered many electronic products over the years. This mouse may indeed work for some of the slower speed PCs (i.e., 3 to 5 years old), but it seems to me that the mouse can not keep up with the data rate that my PC is pumping to the mouse.Why is it that none of the big equipment suppliers offer a left-handed mouse? Using a right-handed mouse, when you are left-handed, causes many hand/wrist problems.I recommend that Logitech take this product off of the market, re-engineer the electronics/firmware, and then place it into the market. The mouse does have a very good feel to it.The product was shipped out very fast. At this moment, I am in the process of mailing it back to the Isaacstore today.
This seemed great...portable and compact, recharges via the USB port. But the picture quality was way below sub-par and no flash makes it hard to take a good photo anywhere but in extremely direct light. Very disappointing, and with photophones coming down in price, it is not a streach to buy a camera-phone and get something more usefull. The only reason I gave it two stars was the looks and the size.
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.
The camera is okay. I just sold it and bought a new d-lux 4, a much better camera than the d-lux 3.
I was really disappointed with it's performance (or lack there of). It doesn't suck anything up at all (not even dust).
This transmitter only worked for about 2 months before it crapped out. The audio wasnt very good either had a lot of inteference, some of which was just from the car. If i rolled up or down my windows or turned the heat up it would distort the audio. It had a weak transmission if someone else had a transmitter it would always pick up their signal and play it over mine. This is a waste of money.
background noice is too high to handle. I am not a newbie for using voice recorder. I got my first JNC one on 1999. That one was broken days ago. Frankly, my JNC is a lot better than this one on sound quality issue but a little bit cheaper. (I use ST mode, the best mode of sony, the background is still loud, also the file size per se is so dreadful to a 128M memory.)I did some research on voice recoder online before jump. Eventually, I decided to focus on Olympus DS2 and sony icd-sx46. Sine ds2 is in a huge size and 64M memory, I risk this one even though some sounds have mentioned its background noise problem. I thought they do not know how to operate it. I am wrong!!! I tried any possible approach to lower down the background noise, no way to beat it! The file's sound quality is not better than those wav files recorded by my Creative ZEN nano plus mp3 player.Since the design is ok and nice-looking, so I don't give 1 or 0 star. If just for sound quality, it deserves minus stars.In addition, the manual is the most horrible one in the whole world, it is like a huge piece of junk newpaper.Do not buy it!------I don't know how the earlier reviews are so high.cons:0. ***background noice is too high to handle.1. You cann't go forward or backward when you pause the file, it will jump to another file.2. You can not go in a file from the end, that is so horrible for a long record.3. Mp3 feature is a piece of junk, you only can upload files in special bps and Hz. If you convert the file into sony's junk format, indeed, it will be in smaller file size but the sound is too dry to stand.4. Without backlight, it is really stupid.5. 'Digital Voice Editor 2' distributed with recorder has a big flaw. When you save a sound file to PC, it uses the current PC time to sign the file, the time of file recorded is totally lost. My JNC's software, which is created 6 years ago, can keep the time recorded when files are exported to PC. Sony is really lousy.pros:It is good-looking, if you want to use it to attract attention.All in all, since it is very inconvenient to play sound files in this small "gadget", it is just a recoder with a lousy record quality.------11/01/2006After using it for a couple of weeks, I came back to add some things.1. the proprietary file format of sony is very inconvenient.2. The player does not show the file length when you play it or switch to it. Also, switching the display mode by menu is so clumsy. Several times, it causes I delete files incorrectly.I feel weird, why 3 people disagree with me. Why you don't point out some highlights of it. (except for it is from a japanese company and nice-looking)
These were perfect for exercise (held on my head very well) until they broke in just under a year. I wasn't even putting any particular pressure on them. I will stay away from Sony in the future.
I've had one of these units since July 2005. Unfortunately whenever I turn it on now I see a large spark jump out of the casing and of course no sound. I think that for $399 you should expect a device to work longer than 15 months.
I picked up these speakers, thinking I was treating myself to great sound from my computer. When I opened the package the first annoyance (minor) was the complexity of the design. After reading the instructions though it was a snap to put together.the first major annoyance was the fact that the cable that connects the two speakers is not long enough to get any depth from my computer. I was very disappointed, knowing that Bose makes a fair bit of margin I don't see why they would skimp here (the cables aren't high quality anyways). I wanted to have good separation from left to right, this was not possible.Okay I tell myself, they're ugly as sin, they have a terribly thoughtless design for my intended use, but hey they're Bose, they will sound great.Sound is terrible. There is no bass what so ever. The sound is tinny at best even at low levels. I constantly had to adjust volume because there is no depth to the music so different songs went from being okay to hurting my ears.These speakers are worse than the ones inside of my computer.Recommendation, do not buy, instead pick up some soundsticks.
I was very disappointed in Nikon's service. This camera has a 2in LCD display that apparently is very fragile. When I returned for service, Nikon claimed I dropped it... which I didn't! I was very careful in handling this camera, but the fragile LCD still broke. To be blamed by the manufacturer was really disappointing. They offered to repair it for $210, nearly the price of a new camera.I will NEVER by a Nikon product again. If they are going to sell such a fragile product, they should at least include a hard case for it.
I have been trying to add this TV to my wedding registry forever and its been unavailable for so long! How can someone rate the TV if its never available?
There are much more user friendly readers out there. For military go with the SCR331.
Camera died after firmware upgrade using the ethernet port to perform upgrade as Dlink recommends. I bought from Ebay new and Dlink refused to replace or repair. So beware if you pay several hundred dollars make sure you buy it from a authorized dealer or Dlink want work on it or even attempt to help you get it repaired. Think twice about buying Dlink because down the road you may have to throw it away regardless of the price you paid. Need to research other brands and see what their repair policy is after warranty, from unauthorized seller, or buying used.
I got so excited about these headsets when I bought them, and installation was a breeze. However the first night I used them I started noticing some annoyances. A month later these annoyances became so terrible, that I no longer use these headsets, but rather make the TV very quite and crawl closer to the TV.Here is a list of annoyances, ordered by the the highest discomfort:1) The transmitter base gets turned off after few minutes. This happens when you watch a movie that has low sound recorded. Roughly half of my movies are affected by this. This means that I can't watch half of my movies with these headsets. The base gets turned off every few minutes, and the only way to get it to turn on again is to turn off the TV and to turn it back on.2) Sound volume is low. This means that I crank the headsets to the loudest and I still can't hear the conversation between two movie characters. This is very disappointing. But even worse, when you put my first point above and this one, you get something completely unacceptable. Imagine this, you are watching a TV at a very low level, and concentrating all your thoughts to parse the dialogue, and suddenly the base station shuts off. At that point you get a blast of static in your ears, which literary makes you sh_t your pants. When I'm watching a movie, my goal is to relax after a long day of ____ (fill in the blank yourself). Given that I get at least 4 times blasts of static into my ears during most of the movies I watch, the experience is nothing but stressful. This is the reason why I no longer use these headsets - I just don't trust them!3) The sound quality is poor at best. I constantly hear static in the background. This is annoying, but I could leave with if not for the two points above.4) The phones are heavy, and bulky. Some people prefer bulky headphones, but not me.Conclusion - I am buying a set of wired phones and returning these.
I received the TV 3 weeks ago and I would like to summarize few issues I have noticed.Like many I have set my eyes on this TV (Any LCD TV and finally settled on this after going through reviews and checking the demo at Circuit city.)I have ignored all the reviews pointed out the flaws in this TV as I am so impressed with the demo I have seen at circuit city. I decided to point out issues I have been facing so you can decide on your own if this is the right TV or not.PROsI had no delivery issues and was delivered in about 2 weeks came in a great condition and professional delivery. Please keep the box if you can the delivery service wanted to take the box and through it out.Price in Amzon is great price and it reduced further $350 as soon as I placed the order (Lucky me. Working with them and see if I could get the price match :( )CONsSound quality is ok not great so I give 3 starsIt is lacking DVI input only has VGA in put to connect PCs/ LAPTOP so picture quality is VGA not great. Since I didn't buy this TV as monitor for my PC I can live with that.Major issue I have noticed is picture quality is good with HD channels with good HD receiver. Non HD channels are not great quality.I called Samsun and they have told me to use HDMI and that is the only interface can produce better results. Unfortunately my cable box don't have one so I am clueless now.Watching sports on this will make you dizzy. This just can't handle fast moving signal. In general LCD TVs can't handle fast moving signals and produce drag. But Samsung claims to have solved that issue in one of their press releases. I think they still have issue with that.So if you want watch games this is not the TV for you. Even HD channel it has drag.This only has one component input. That means if you can only connect one HD source to this TV any time unless if you can use HDMI. Not many cable companies do offer HDMI receivers.Not able to enjoy cable and DVD HD quality same time doesn't make me very happy. This expensive TV should have had at least 2 Component inputs.
Now I know why the price of this router keeps getting cheaper and cheaper.I bought this to replace my aging Linksys router, which was starting to require a reboot almost daily. In short, this Netgear router does not play nice with the Airport Extreme card in my Apple Powerbook.Sure I can connect to the Wi-Fi router. And sure it has great range (which was important to me). But transfer speeds of 3 kbs just don't cut it (doesn't matter how close I am to the router). Signal is nice and strong, but transfer sucks (WEP on or off).Hooking up to the router with a wired connection works just fine.. but that kind of defeats the whole purpose of wireless, doesn't it?Oh yeah, and even though it says &quot;Mac OS compatible&quot;, it doesn't pass Appletalk traffic. So be prepared to enter the IP address of your printer and whatever net devices you need to connect to.Mac users would be wise to avoid this one.
the product is not that good. only blocks views from the extreme sides.I wish i could return it. it's really not worth the price
Kensington products work great for the most part. But this item is so frustratingly difficult because of the lack of ease of opening the case to place or replace the batteries. You almost have to break the case to access the compartment. This is a major disappointment!
Ordered on 6/12/03 it's now 6/17 and my order still isn't shipped. What happened to &quot;Usually ships within 24 hours&quot;?As far as rateing the case, maybe next month they will ship it!
Disclaimers: So far I've only tried the FM-CF in a laptop (Dell Latitude D600, WinXP Pro). If I get around to trying it in an iPAQ, and my impression improves, I'll repost. I have only used it in Sarasota, Florida, where there are a few local stations, but most are 30+ miles away (Tampa, St. Petersburg), albeit with flat topography.Reception is worse than with my car's radio, my home receiver, or a Sangean SR-2 analog tuner pocket radio (which is itself far from great). Of the few stations that the FM-CF will tune, almost all are noisy. Of the latter, some become tolerable when one forces monophonic operation. There is no provision for setting a signal to noise ratio (SNR) threshold.The Win32 control application (v1.1) is gaudily colored and not skinable. Many of the button labels use serif fonts and small typeface, neither of which can be changed. The preset buttons display only the station's frequency; there is no provision to label the buttons with the respective station's call letters. Overall, it's hard on half-century-old eyes.The control app. provides one configuration setting, "Radio System", with three options:- USA (88-108 MHz)- Europe (87.5-108 MHz)- Japan (76-91 MHz)Perplexingly, that setting does not localize the carrier frequencies and channel spacing. Having selected USA, I would have expected the tuner to only stop at odd multiples of 100 kHz (0.1 MHz). Instead, it stops every 100 kHz, whether manually stepping or automatically seeking.Ambicom does not offer a Software Developer's Kit (SDK), or an Application Programmer's Interface (API) to the device driver. Hence, writing a better control program appears improbable. Nor are Linux or BSD flavors supported by Ambicom.My advice would be to pass on this product and apply your thirty+ bucks toward a pocket radio, perhaps a digitally tuned Sangean (which'll cost you another twenty).
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 bought this charger, hoping I could use rechargables instead of normal disposable batteries. I'd had some Japanese rechargables in the past that worked extremely well, and was expecting the same from this unit and the (made in China) batteries that it supports. No such luck. I'm not sure how this unit is supposed to operate. It says "15 minutes", so you'd expect that all you have to do is put the batteries in, plug it in for 15 minutes and voila, charged batteries. Not so, as the '15 minutes' seems to mean something else, something the manufacturer is keeping to itself. When you plug it in, a very noisy fan kicks in - so loud that I've taken to putting it in the bathroom and shutting the door. The red light flashes and one expects it to stop when the batteries are ready. Again, no such luck. It just keeps flashing away, and the fan keeps spinning loudly for hours and hours, until you give up and unplug it just to stop the noise. Regardless of how long you keep the batteries in the charger, when done they last about a total of about 5 minutes in just about any device you use them in. Bottom line, this is a complete waste of money. It's almost like it was developed by some disgruntled engineer just to annoy people. I'm going back to throwaway batteries.
This book is useless for beginner C programmers. This was the book that was assigned to a 2nd year programming course. In a class of 50 students, most of us found the book useless. It was too complicated, didn't have precise answers, and didn't explain things in detail. Not enough examples were given.
I have 2 DYMO Letra Tag Label makers and in general I like them. I use the plastic tape to label my spice jars. While the print holds up to the frequent handling, the labels don't stay stuck to the glass bottles. No matter how carefully I clean the jars before applying the label they start peeling from one end or the other (and sometimes both).They also don't like to stick to the plastic caps.I am disappointed with this product, but haven't found anything better.BTW - The metallic tape was no better.
I Just recived this telescope and was expecting it to have a autostar controller as shown in the picture- all it comes with is auto tracking - no autostar! I am sending it back. the telescope itself looks pretty good but if you want autostar goto get a different scope.
This was the worst printer (4 in 1 actually!) that I ever had. The startup time was forever, it is beyond noisy (sounds like a 747 going down the runway), it was always jamming, the auto feeder had a mind of it's own. Mind you, the print quality was fine, but the ink cartridges cost way too much money. I wish when I bought it I had read all these reviews on Amazon.I have now replaced it with a new Brother that doesn't have the same problems this printer had (mind you---it was not that my printer was broken---it seems to have functioned just as badly as everyone else's that I have seen reviewed here).To this day one of the color cartridges is out of ink and I'm not even sure which color as the genius software design doesn't let you in on it (either that or I didn't go to the proper technical school to figure it out)---but I hated this machine so much I've simply parked it in the garage and bought a replacement instead of buying even one more color cartridge.As far as I'm concerned, Brother should send an apology letter to anyone who ever bought this "all in one" machine.
good sound quality, about as good as a $40 sony player, except it doesn't seem to last more than a month or so...I got 1 from my local Entertainment-and-other-stuff retailer and it wouldn't even read a disc. I exchanged it for another, per their return policy, and it lasted 3 weeks or thereabouts. Fortunately I was able to get a refund in the form of store credit instead of exchanging it again, but yeah...sucks that sound quality doesn't get much better than this, at least as far as I can tell...
I may gave this product 5 star if I wrote this review in its first week for its amazing charging speed, however after a year's usage, I am not hesitate to give 0 star, for the endless trouble it bring to me.First of all, this charger has a huge adapter which is not displayed in the picture, what make it even worse, it is only 110V capable, which means it is not working in other country which has 220V voltage. So travllers be aware, this is definitely not what you want.Then I found these batteries discharge very quickly, leave the battery a couple days unused, you will found they are empty in just several shoots in my digital camera.My latest find is this charger greatly shorten the battery life. Now all of the 4 AA batteries are died in just 30 cycle recharging, comparing ordinary rechageable batteries have 500-1000 recharging cycle.I finally decided to buy a new one to get me out of these troubles since I do not wish to miss the precious shot any more.
One of the two memory sticks failed intermittently. Purchased Corsair memory based on previous reviews. Paid more than competitor's product to ensure usefulness. Spent more time and effort to determine which of the two sticks were failing. End result was twice the price for one useful stick of memory. Next time will just buy the cheapest memory rather than expecting brand names to test memory.
Even though this arm is rated to support 18 lbs, it won't support even the 20" aluminum Cinema Display which weighs 14 lbs. Rather than using a toothed hinge for the tilt axis, it uses cheap plastic washers so even though I've tightened it so much that I've stripped the allan bolt, the monitor still droops.
Optics Planet advertised shipment in 3-5 weeks. After 30 days I emailed to see if it was in stock yet & Optics Planet replied stating that it will be at least 4 more months before they will have it in stock.
Sorry to pile on here about the poor durability, but the only reason I'm even looking here is mine just broke. The design cannot be done properly with plastic and the screws also fall out and replacements cannot be found for either part. A major Nike disappointment. There ought to be a refund program on this product.
Product shipped slow, unpackaged and it was used. Came with instructions hooked up per instructions and nothing. Tried 4 times to get porduct to work. Now they are sitting in the bow on a shelf. Just pissed away the money.
What an incredible disappointment this product is.The copper strands inside the jackets are so thin, it's almost impossible to strip the jackets off without cutting the copper strands inside. And even when you are lucky enough to finally strip the jacket off without cutting the copper strands, the strands are so thin that they do not stay together when you twist them tight so you can insert them into a speaker or A/V receiver... the wires stray out in all different directions no matter how hard you try to twist them tight.Also, Belkin resorts to the deceptive practice of wrapping their middle strand with plastic sheathing to artifically increase the gauge rating without having to use more copper.The sound this wire produced was horrible. I ripped it all out of my walls right after installation and went with Monoprice cable and it was huge difference.Stay away from Belkin PureAV speaker wire... it's useless! Try Monoprice's speaker wire... it's half the price and three times the quality. I uploaded a photo comparison to the customer images area for this listing.
I wish I could return these and my Wescott lights that never seem to work right. Very disappointing for the money I paid.
I bought these Aiwa headphones because my standard Aiwa headphones, with the padded leather earcups and the comfortable headstrap had broken. Since I'm constantly listening to music through my headphones, I figured that I could use an upgrade, and these noise-canceling headphones seemed like a great buy. However, I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the product I got. Unlike the cushy leather earcups I was expecting, I got foam- FOAM, like what you get when you buy headphones ...at Radio Shack. You can imagine what the comfort is like- your ear is basically pushed up against the plastic of the headphone.. it's NOT good. What you can't tell from the picture is that these headphones are not round- they're square. That means that if you have a small head, like I do, these will not fit you. There are no adjustable straps, so the tip of the square headphones just barely rests on my head, while the two corners stick out. I had people with bigger heads try them on (just in case it was me, and not the headphones), and they all agreed that the headphones are really ill-fiting. Furthermore, in order to make the headphones noise cancelling, they require a battery, which fits nicely into one side of the headphones. HOWEVER, because of the weight of the battery, my head constantly tips towards the weight of the headphone. The sound IS good from the headphones, and that is important, but is it worth it to sacrifice all comfort for quality? I think not. I honestly could not be more disappointed with my purchase. Please do not buy there- buy a pair that you will like.
After a week of happy use it freezes video after a few frames; if any is captured at all. I repaired, uninstalled/reinstalled, checked device manager, updated my online chat progs, and nothing. As a very odd, but interesting thing, occasionally when I start the camera bits of my network soft/hardware exit with errors... That is really confusing me. Any suggestions would be well received, but the next step is to test the warranty. I do like their troubleshooting with its references to hardware and software error differentiation, and device manager checking. It reminds me very lightly and vaguely of the manuals for old hardware, where wiring schematics and complete rebuilt directions were included.... sigh.. so much is dumbed down, or guarded now.
bought these for my husband for x-mas, he is disappointed. he is a drummer and likes to put headphones on to play along with his cd's, can't hear the drumming thru the headphones. not the best purchase, and we are looking for better ones.
These are just cheap emerson cd players that they mark the price up double because it has a character on it. My son has one that will only play a cd when running on batteries about 1/3 of the time - the rest of the time it just spins and then displays "ER" on the lcd. Seems to be a problem with how it operates when on battery power, as it doesn't have this problem when running on A/C power - the very same cd's will play just fine. And these are brand new never been played cd's that it does it with - not scratched or anything. It was very disappointing for my [...] to want to take it out to play for his friends and have it rarely work.
Looks like Citi isn't the only seller pulling a bait and switch. I just received my cable from MarginMart (fulfilled by Amazon). It's an Atlona cable, with a new UPC sticker slapped over the old one. The sticker says "Cables To Go 27155..." The cable I received has a standard snagless boot, not the nice CTG snagless boot in the picture. Really disappointing when you can't trust the brand/picture/description. Amazon should dump MarginMart as a seller. No mistake here. They are intentionally sending the wrong cable (evidenced by the new UPC sticker with "Cables To Go" printed on it).
EDIT - A common response to the following review might be, "How can he be so critical...it's just a table radio!?" That much is true. However, Bose claimed for this model (and still does) that it rivals systems costing three times as much. The commercials intimated (and still do) that this was the end-all, sleek audio solution that takes up virtually no space compared to traditional components. Therefore, this review is naturally more critical than of a standard alarm clock:----------------------I inherited the Wave Radio from my dad after he no longer found a use for it. My opinion is based upon my experience with it in a bedroom setting. In other words, you'll be disappointed if you're seeking to replace a dedicated home stereo with a tabletop unit, no matter how good it may or may not sound in smaller environments.The unit DOES provide much more sound than you would expect from a unit of it's size. The drawback is that the bass that it does provide is very 'boomy' (not tight, not equally applied to varying notes, all over the place,) and highs are very 'bright.' A lot of people look for exactly these traits, and if you're one of them, then by all means go for it. On the other hand, I prefer a more neutral (flat) response. This is how the music was recorded, and intended to sound. Your mileage will vary, and you may love the equivalent of having the bass and treble maxed right out of the box.Placing the unit in a corner exacerbates this effect GREATLY. Ideally, you'll place this further from a wall for a more natural sound.Along with the mentioned 'coloring' or 'signature Bose sound' of this product comes a phenomenon worth mentioning: listener fatigue. One thing that I have learned as I've grown a bit is that what used to sound great (loud bass, screeching treble) now fatigues me. That's to say, I'm more aware of the SPEAKER than the actual music, and I can't enjoy it. Again, your mileage may vary, but you will want to keep this in mind.The imaging, however, is GREAT. For such crappy drivers, it surprisingly 'airy,' though certainly not on par for what you can get for this price. Which leads me to the following:Bose bashing. Everyone does it. Many reviews are cluttered with submissions from people who either do not own the product, or just forgot to add any impressions of the actual unit other than to say that Bose sucks. That's why I actually discussed the sound above, before saying that, yeah, Bose sucks. The Wave Radio (and current models, all of them) are VASTLY overpriced for what they provide, which is an at best average experience. Audio is notoriously wrought with these companies. Monster Cable will charge hundreds for 'special' cable that alleges to improve your audio, when ANY decent gauge above the spools you buy at Wal-Mart will do. It is very easy to tell someone that they will hear a superior product, so easy that an average consumer will actually be convinced of this fact until he or she is exposed to a real speaker, often at a lower price point. But that person never is. They are under the impression that Bose is great, therefore, we're buying Bose on name recognition alone.All that said, the Wave Radio (any of them) is a fine product provided that you aren't paying for it, or your getting a great deal on Craigslist, etc. They're still overpriced, on eBay, with this decade+ model going for upwards of $200. Anyway, I'm using it with an iPod (and high quality digital rips, not that iTunes 128k garbage) and it DOES provide a fantastic and portable solution for a bedroom, or even decent quality background music in a larger room. In this regard, it can replace a dedicated system as long as you don't expect to jam it loud and play air guitar. The Wave simply won't do that, and it can't be faulted for it, either, given its size.Bottom line: It sounds okay but is horribly overpriced considering the competition's offerings (Cambridge, Tivoli et al). If I were actually purchasing a unit like this, I'd go with the Bose only if I saw one in a classified ad for $50.
While there is nothing wrong with the case itself, it DOES NOT fit the portable DVD player Amazon connected it with...it was extremely disappointing on Christmas morning to have someone open their gift - a dvd player and case together - only to find it didn't fit. Amazon should take more care in recommending products.
It never arrived! just as simple as that! dont waste ur time and ur money...
This printer worked fine for about a year. But every time it cleans the print head it dumps about 5 print pages worth of ink into an inaccessible receptacle in the chassis. So when the receptacle is full, one of the bottom rollers picks up the ink, painting a big black stripe on the back of each page. And after you use the bottom cleaning function, it immediately dumps more ink, filling it up again! This is deliberate, malicious built-in sabotage, forcing you to buy a new machine. A repair shop said it would cost more to take it apart and clean it than it would to replace it. Better idea: don't buy it in the first place.
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.
It appears these music CD-Rs do not work on most home CD players. I can only get them to work in my computer and in my car CD player (and that doesn't play back as great a quality as I'd like). I thought these would work since I had previously bought JVC Audio CD-Rs which are awesome. I won't bother with these again and unfortunately, I bought two spindles!
Only correctly works with Windows XP - how laughable. Even more absurd is Polycom support's communication regarding this laziness forcing regular users to secretly upload beta versions of Vista drivers to RapidShare in order to help other people try and get this to work. Also, (obviously I guess) echo cancellation only works with Skype. If there ever was a one-trick pony, this is it.
This camera was everything I could ask for. Great color, quality, and all the pictures could be blown up easily with clear resolution. Then, after about a year,it started flashing "ZOOM ERROR" and won't take pictures anymore. Since this camera is only backed by a one year warrenty, I'm going to have to pay an extra $60 to get it fixed. I am sick of products being made to not last. I don't recommend this product.
After reading the reviews I thought I would at least try this speaker since some people had good luck with it. Thank goodness I wasn't counting on my good luck. It arrived yesterday, read the instructions just in case there was anything that might be complicated, plugged it in and GREAT - it worked. For two minutes that is. Then it completely stopped working. Tried different channels, different electrical outlets, put the two right together and NOTHING. Not a peep. Oh well... at least I didn't have too high of expectations of it working. But it's going back in the box and will be returned tomorrow.So, if you're thinking about this speaker - don't even waste your time. Look for something else.
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 purchased the product for my Mother-in-law, hoping she could carry a pre-loaded collection of pictures with her.Unfortunately, it wasn't that easy. Installation of the software was difficult. Once this was resolved it was an easy task to select and upload the photos - unfortunately I discovered that the upload software "automatically" crops the photos, and "what you see" is not "what you get" when you select pictures. Each picture had to be manually cropped using the software.Once the photos had been selected and manually cropped, the keychain worked, although the battery did not appear to hold a charge very well, and there is no "auto off" feature. There is an "Auto on/off" feature which allows you to turn the device on at a specific time and off at a specific time. Otherwise, if you turn it on and forget to turn it off, you run out the battery.Overall, it's ok if you don't mind spending time with it to get it to work, but don't plan on getting it for someone else.I returned mine.
Worked decent for the first month. Now it crashes every few hours or more and looses wirelesss signal every half hour. I got it for $10 but that was way too much. I have Rev-E with 5.10. Stay away!!!
I bought this product because of the ability to change the size of the earbuds. I hadn't realized that the cords to the earbuds were of drastically different sizes. I clip my MP3 player to the waist of my shorts when I run and put the cord inside my shirt. I do not put it on my arm which is apparently what the product's designers assume. The short earbud kept falling out because it had no slack. I had to stop using them because it was so annoying.
This keyboard is compact, a little too compact. My large hands simply cannot adapt to its miniscule nature! Enlarge it a bit and it would be great for us bigger handed folks.
The only reason to buy this mouse is for the picture stamped on it. The "squeeze anywhere" is an outright lie.I bought this for my child because it was supposed to be smaller (for their smaller hands) and it claims "Squeeze my head anywhere and I will click!". Well, it is a bit smaller, but you can find many mice for laptop computers that are this size or smaller. The mouse I already have is the same width and only a little bit longer. I don't know where they get away with saying squeeze anywhere because this is just an ordinary mouse with regular buttons. If you don't press the buttons it won't click. You can't even press or squeeze the buttons sideways.It doesn't feel very durable either. There is a lot of play in the buttons which seems to be just waiting for a button to snap off. Especially if you squeeze sideways.
I was looking to replace my older dvd recorder with an upscaler that can also record. i ordered the sony rdrgx355 and to my disbelief the old days of the gx315 blue screen copy protection messages were back. well i have to tell you just like the 315 the 355 is finding its way to the open box stock back at the store and i'll just continue to use my older dvd recorder which works fine and for an upscaler i went ahead and ordered a toshiba a2 hd-dvd player.> let me state something here i am a simple end user who wishes to record the soprano, weeds or whatever and watch them later however sony seems to think i am some kind of pirate which i find offensive. the only people that sony is driving away from thier products any more are the honest people. from this incedent i have also decided that sony can keep blu-ray and thier ps3 as well i don't want them dictating what i can and cannot watch when i rent a movie or a game and besides that hd-dvd is 500 to 800 clams cheaper and works better from what i have read.>bottom line to this i don't really care about the hbo, cinemax etc stuff what does concern me is in the future what channels will start broadcasting this anti-copy signal ie will i no longer be able to record from a&e;, tnt, lifetime,sci-fi and the likes because they decide that they sell dvd sets of thier shows so now you are forbiden to record them and how about the news which may not want you copying videos and all the sudden parts of your programming go away. do you see where i am going with this? THIS IS THE BOTTOM LINE OF WHY I WILL NOT PURCHASE A DVD RECORDER WITH THIS PROTECTION AS I MAY AS WELL JUST BUY A TIVO!!!! hmm that's actualy what i think i will do if i can find a hdmi tivo i'll just go that route i don't want to keep this garbage just whatch it at my leasure and maybe tivo, dish network dvr or direct tv dvr better fits my bill. you know thinking about it if i go tivo or dvr i'll never have to buy any media as it is hard drive oriented and then i can just sell my old dvd recorder and guess what recording media i will no longer be buying??? yup you guessed it SONY! i won't need it any more with a tivo!
Short version:Pros: sound quality, price (good bang for the buck)Cons: don't last long (both pairs broke after 4-5 months)-Not worth the money!!!!I have now purchased two sets of these headphones. I read reviews on CNET and here before deciding to purchase these. When I first received them, I was very pleased. The sound quality was much better than my previous pair (cheap Sony ones) and the medium ear piece fit well and was quite comfortable. However after about 4 months of using them, the right earphone quit working. I looked into getting them replaced by the manufacturer, but after paying having to pay for shipping both ways, it was hardly cheaper than buying a new pair and I didn't want to wait 4-6 weeks to get them back. So I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new pair since I was very satisfied with them up to the point they quit working. I figured maybe I broke them by pulling on the cord to pull my iPod (square Nano) out of my pocket. My second pair of headphones just broke with the same problem-the right earphone shorted out and I only get sound from the left one now. I was careful to always grab my iPod in order to get it out of my pocket (rather than pulling it by the headphone cord). I AM NOW DONE WITH THIS COMPANY AND THEIR CRAPPY HEADPHONES!! I have never reviewed any product online but I was so upset when the second pair broke I got online immediately and reviewed this product.SAVE YOURSELF THE MONEY AND THE HASSLE OF BEING WITHOUT HEADPHONES-DON'T BUY THESE!!!!
The 25 foot cable would not allow transmission of 1920x1080 images from a Dell laptop to a Sony Bravia 1920x1080 TV. An Office Depot 15 foot cable worked well. The supplier said it was a cable length issue.
When we first received the player, the VCR door would not shut completely. Considering this was such a cheap product, and the fact it did not effect the VCR playback, we figured it was something we could live with. Now, three months into owning this, the DVD player has stopped working completely! We're now in the process of retuning this piece of crap. Save yourself the trouble and buy something else!
The lid is not working after using it for 2 month. I do not recommend it specilly to students and anybody who do not have time to make a lot of phone calls. It is not the right product to use. I do not feel safe when using it and after short period time the lid pieces has came off. After having the problem I tried to get help. Amazon said they cannot help. Presto customer representative just hang up the phone on me. This is too much inconvenience for a Presto Stainless Steal cooker.
This mouse looks great, goes perfect with the rest of my Mac setup and is enough to get me by. But apart from the looks, this mouse does not really have a lot more going for it. In fact, it has several drawbacks:- Only one button and no scroll wheel. This is a known drawback of all Apple mice. The right-click is really useful and allows you to work faster. But beyond that, the fact that the entire front part of the mouse is the actual button makes it a little hard to control when dragging items.- Poor battery life. I use my Mac an average of 5 hrs a day, and I have had to replace the batteries every couple of weeks. I tried to use rechargable batteries but they only last a few days.- Slow response. While you are tracking, the response actually isn't bad. But when you stop and try to move the mouse again, there is a small delay before it actually starts to move. This is probably no big deal for business applications, but trying to play a fast paced FPS game with it is no fun.- Small. I have average sized hands and I find the mouse a little too small for comfort. It's nothing I can't get used to, but a larger size would make my experience a lot more enjoyable. I also own a Logitech MX700 mouse that I use with my Windows PC and the level of comfort is beyond comparison.I love Apple and most of the products they make, but I hope they get their act together and release a decent line of mice once and for all!UPDATE: I have two apple Computers in my home with a Bluetooth mouse each. Over the past eight months I've had to replace both of them twice because they just stop working all of a sudden. Stay away from this product and save yourself a headache.
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.
I have a vacation home in northern wisconsin. The house is serounded by trees with not tv tower, just a tripod on roof. I have a 20 year old tv antenna and thought, this one would work better. But instead of 6 channels all them UHF I got one. So I'm back to the old antenna, lucked out thought the guy that installed my new antenna, took it inplace of payment. He said he could sell it to someone looking for a new antenna. The antenna guy say reception in my area 'arkdale' is wierd, one house will get more channels than a house just down the street. so my only option now is satillite.
I bought this dvd player for my husband. It didn't seem to work at first the screen was always black. After that problem got fixed it froze in the middle of moovies. On rare occasions it works through out a moovie but most of the time freezes or the screen goes black. I would not recommend this to anyone.
This charger literally boils batteries. The batteries get extremely hot while charging, almost too hot to touch. With my old charger (an ancient Radioshack charger), the batteries would last about 5 years and would never get hot. With this one, I'm lucky if I get even 6 months. I am using the same brand batteries as this charger (Duracell). I'm back to using the old charger, and I've had to replace the batteries that were fried by this charger. Stay away from 15 minute chargers at all costs and get a charger that takes at least 2 hours, and make sure it has an automatic shut-off (not just a timer) to prevent overcharging. If you need fresh batteries immediately, get a second set of rechargeables so you'll always have a charged set. It's worth it to wait two hours to keep your batteries in good condition.
This is the most frustrating piece of crap equipment that I have ever owned in my life, without exception. The thing gobbles ink at a rate of 4-5x what it promises. You're lucky to get 150 pages of black ink out of it. Of course, you may not have the patience to print that much because every other page causes a "paper jam" that freezes up the whole process--there's nothing stuck in there, the machine just won't pull the paper out of the tray and it prints the entire page over and over itself on one line--then you have to cancel the print and send it again for the machine to work. And no, Dell, it doesn't matter what kind of paper I use--I've tried a dozen varieties. And then there is this thing where it doesn't recognize that you've replaced the cartridge--before every print job it warns me that the "reserve tank" is almost empty. It's not. Now, the final straw: it refuses to align the cartridge, telling me that I haven't "removed all the tape" from the new cartridge (which, yes, it says is empty). So the machine prints gibberish. Hooray. I would have replaced it long ago, but I'm cheap and hopeful, but now I have an excuse and I'm not going to content myself with recycling the thing. I'm going to smash the son-of-husky into little tiny bits with an aluminum baseball bat.
Installed the wireless G router (Dell GX750 desktop/Win95) &amp; matching notebook card (new Dell lattitude C610 laptop/WinXP). 1st install went easy on both systems and everything was up and running in about 30 min....but this only lasted for about 10 minutes! First the notebook stopped working. Then the desktop locked up! Tried uninstall &amp; reinstall 4 times on both machines. Spent almost 6 hours on the helpline talking to India (4 calls &amp; lots of wait even at 4 am EST on Saturday!) Notebook install says I need a file called LSBCMNDS.SYS but its NOT on any CD that came with the hardware. Tried to download from Linksys.com &amp; they didn't have it in the driver file either! After downloading and unzipping their useless driver file my desktop system locks up everytime I try to access Linksys.com! Maybe they just don't want to hear about it anymore. Save your money, this combo is DEFINITELY NOT ready for primetime.
I don't want to recommend this product to others.Sound quality is not that good. (noisy...)and cable is thiner looking not that reliable...
Just like another reviewer mentioned this printer worked great until I had to change the cartridge! At first I thought my cartridges were expired so I actually returned them to the store. After trying two different cartridges I confirmed it was the printer! I kept getting error codes and could not figure out what is wrong with it. It looks brand new but unfortunately will not print now. :(
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.
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.
Cheap cables, and maybe mine are broken, but I just received mine and they don't work for audio. Maybe it's not supposed to be but I thought the HDMI to HDMI connection would play audio and video.
Bought this "Energizer" product hoping it would work better than the cheap no name batteries I previously purchased and reviewed as not good and this more expensive product does not work any better than the $2-3 versions of this battery. It will not charge in remote charger, it does not hold a charge for any longer than the cheap batteries. My conclusion is if you have to live with replacement batteries like I am doing, just buy the cheap ones and replace them every 6 months. Or, as I am about to do, just buy a completely new phone system just to get new OEM batteries that charge in remote charger and last more than 1 day on a charge.
Came with mounting brackets that were broken,and one light didn't work.No satisfaction w/seller,threw in the garbage.Gave one star because you have to fill this field.
I ordered this photo keychain and I am so disappointed in it. It wouldnt download the software and I finally got it done but then when i went to download pictures to it the thing was completely dead and the batteries will not recharge. Me myself I want a refund for a very bad defective product......Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Keychain (White)
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!!!
If this item's performance is tied to signal variations between locations, it did not work in Champaign, IL.However, the design and material are good values for the price, but unfortunately I could not verify functionality. I really had to take it back and Amazon were very accumodating, thanks to their great customer support.
SUCKED- I ordered it for my Mom on the other side of the Country and it arrived broke. it never worked. She discarded the box so it could not be returned.
I was very excited to receive this transmitter to hold my zune. The reception is so bad no matter what channel or where I place it that it has become just a holder. I am very disappointed that I spendt $80.00 on something that should have be a great transmitter and holder. I had to purchase another type of transmitter for more money that is being held by this product.
this is a horrible router! Ever since we bought its been nothing but problems. We had to call DL link customer support and it seemed as if they were making excuses to prevent us from returning our defective one. Finally they sent a new one and a few weeks later the same problems resurfaced! extremely disappointing... save your $$
Worked ok for the first 4 years. Then died. Always had problems with the sound and the IDE interface. Had to use SATA.
If anyone provided a review for this item right after playing it the first time, they would have written a glowing review. So would I. But I have only used it ONE time for a plane trip. When I just took it out of the case for the second time, the thing will not play. When you insert a disc, it just makes this awful noise and then says "no disc found". Regardless of what dvd is inserted, the machine does not work. It was used not more than 6 hours tops. What a piece of trash it is.
Looking at the reviews and problems people have had with this monitor - I sorely regret that the feedback was not yet available when I purchased a pair of these babies. Mind you they were great while they worked - and then 3 weeks ago - one of them developed the "flicker of death." Samsung sent a RS UPS label - I paid $40 to have the monitor packed and off it went. I have yet to receive it back. Today the second monitor developed a similar problem - color shift and flicker. So next week I will have to pay another $40 to pack the second one and send it back. At least Samsung picks up the tab for shipping both ways. Reading the horror stories, I am less than optimistic about getting these back in good working order.I took a look around the Amazon site and saw that there are many Samsung products with issues and many complaints about Samsung customer service. I sent a letter to Jeff Bezos suggesting more advocacy on behalf of Amazon customers when dealing with companies that do not treat purchasers well. BTW I have never had an issue with Amazon - they are a pleasure to deal with. I will add to this review as the story unfolds...UPDATE:I ended up returning both Monitors for service under warranty - since they both went bad right near the end of their 3 year warranty. It turns out that Samsung was great! They paid for shipping in both directions and both monitors were repaired and returned within 2 weeks. So despite my pessimism things worked out far better than I hoped. I am glad because there are many Samsung products that I covet and now I am much more comfortable with the idea of purchasing them.
I purchased a JVC mini DV camcorder (750) and it worked wonderfully until after 3 yrs. the motor quit and I paid $50 to have it serviced only to find out it would cost $283 to repair, which is a little more than I originally paid for it! I was in need of a new camera as there was no other way to play the mini tapes of my baby daughter unless I wanted to pay thousands of dollars for a mini duel deck VCR. So, I purchased a used 750 from Amazon which had problems of its own, then I tried a used 770 which had the exact same problem and error messages as my original. So, from what I can tell, these cameras aren't very durable and don't last. At least that's been my experience w. JVC. Who knows about other brands. Bottom line is, once the camera messes up, there's no way to review your tapes unless of course you have them transferred immediately after recording. I would not recommend!
I didn't hate it because i needed the product. I would not recommend it to anyone that needs a good clear picture. The film was not even in a package, but just loose, out of the holder, rolling around in the box. I was told, at the photo center, it was old film. Too bad for me i had already paid almost $20.00 for one roll of film. Never again!
Looks cool but...The battery compartment was designed for failure. The button cells have trouble making contact when it's closed. If I press on the battery compartment door it works. I don't think it's a problem with just my HWL1 but a design flaw. Maybe Hawking will fix it. Until then avoid the HWL1.
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...
Bought these as a Christmas gift for my daughter. She likes the fit, but the left earbud stopped working after two months. The right earbud still works so she is now listening to her music in monaural. If this had happened with my older daughter, I would have said that it is the norm for her. But, my younger daughter is meticulous in taking care of her stuff. I can not recommend this product.
I have owned the two Keyspan iPod's docks: The older one (AV dock) does not output full stereo sound to my home theater anymore, I've checked this out unplugging the home theater audio jack from the unit's audio out and plugging it directly to the iPod's headphone jack: the center and right speakers came back to life. And so happened with TuneView, too, few months after I bought it, February this year, not to mention the control issues I have had. Sadly, it all was a waste of money because I was so happy with the older model that I bought this "more powerful" one and now they both are broken. I have owned AV Dock since may 2007 and although it still does some work, it's not as it should be. The remote doesn't work as it should, neither (it's not a battery issue). I noticed the lost of sound quality few months ago this year. Since then, it lays at my desk, as a synching device...The TuneView had some remote issues, as lost of connection or freezing. Later, it stopped working at all. Then I hook it to the home theater just to listen to the music and started to notice the above mentioned lost of sound quality. Then I went back to the AVDock just to realize that it has the same problem, too.Update Feb. 14th, 2013Have been using the AVDock since my last review, hooked to a Pioneer VSX-1022K, no issues related to sound quality although the remote died long, long time ago, so it's been used simply as a USB generic dock to connect the iPod to the Pioneer hometheater occasionaly, when not using my Apple TV.
the product looked good when i ordered it...upon opening it i was less than impressed. then i assembled it and one of the rabbit ears broke as i was screwing it in. no thanx.
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.
This is the second iTrip I have bought. The first, bought three years ago, works much better and I paid about $30 for it. They appear to be the exact same unit, but the transmitter audio quality on this second one is very poor. I just happened to find one on Amazon for less than $3 so I figured I couldn't loose and wanted to have a backup unit. WRONG! Griffin products are usually top quality, but this one is junk. Sad.
This was a used Item. It was not even being close to use this product! I had to send er back to purchase a sony instead.
Even though the speakers are in the same room as the receiver the sound fades in and out and crackles
I got it really quick, it came in 2 days with regular shipping which was great. but i can't get it to work! so there was no use in haveing it fast if i can't get it to work. should have just bought a more expensive one. Guess i got what i paid for.If someone could help me figure it out that would be nice too
This thing does has good range. I was able to pull in signals from a couple of my neighbors. It worked in both of my new notebook (running xp) and old notebook (running ME). However, as decribed by some other comment somewhere. It started to stop responding, and in a few days, it went totally dead. Well, I am glad it died so early. Otherwise, I would not be able to return it and get my money back.
Lightscribe is a good idea but without color printing on the dvd it looks to "x-rayish." would rather use printable dvd's than go through the expense of the lightscribe. Would recommend for music or story titles without photo.
I bought this router a year ago with a Netgear wireless card thinking I got a good deal. Little did I know I ended up with one of the worst wireless routers out there. The range is only about 100ft, and you can't add an antenna or signal booster like other routers. I lost reception in the room next to the router almost everyday for no reason. The connection speed is sloooow on a good day. It is not compatible with many other wireless cards such as Linksys. And the list just goes on. I guess it is true you get what you pay for. There is a REASON this router is so much cheaper than other similar products out there. Nobody will buy it if the price is remotely comparible. Do yourself a favor, spend twenty more dollars and get a router that is worth keeping.(...)
I bought this product, spent hours tranfering all my music onto it, only to have it not play when I plugged it into the jack in my car. I thought maybe it was a bad connection, so I jiggled the jack ever so slightly, and then the next thing I new, the player was going haywire. It would stop, fast forward, rewind, skip songs, change to the radio, and shutdown anytime the jack was plugged in. Huge disappointment. I've had two or three other Creative players and loved them all, so I felt confident when I purchased this. Bad move, it was a huge waste of time and money. Oh yeah I forgot to mention that it made me mad so I jiggled a little more and out popped the entire section where the jack plug and power switch are so now I can't return it.BIG BIG Letdown!
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.
A productivity killer. I cannot count the minutes I've pissed away trying to get this thing out of a state whereby Caps Lock is seemingly on. Not to mention the cumulative seconds waiting for it to switch from one machine to the other. Thankfully, I didn't buy this thing, but inherited it from my boss. This is what ulcers are made of.
Attractive and easy to install. I expected at least some base from the speakers. With no low end they sound very tinny. All and all I am dissappointed with the product and would not recommend it.
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.
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.
I don't remember whether I threw out this product or gave it away (for free, it is arguably worth having around). Case Logic makes some great products, but this is not one of them. It is not sturdy as a stand-alone, so it needs to be propped up against a side of the trunk in order to be even marginally reliable at storing car products. There are much better storage organizers available.
This camera was fine while it lasted. Unfortunately, it only lasted one month. Then one day the lens failed to retract. After that, all it would do is say lens error and turn off. I looked online for solutions and found that this was a very common problem with this camera.I sent it in to Canon to be fixed, but they sent it back saying there was water damage so the warrentee is void. It had never been exposed to any kind of moisture in it's short life, so basically the warrentee is good unless they decide to make up an excuse.No more Canon's for me.
I got one of these last month and had to return it after using it for a couple of hours. The headphone jack had a bad connection so you have to twist the connector around to get sound. The player refused to power up after the first shutdown and this problem comes back intermittenly. Taking out the battery and putting it back in seems to correct the problem. At one point, the screen display went blank after pushing the power button but hears music playing after pressing the play button. I am going with the Rio Forge.
This was a horrible and udderly usless piece of junk. When I first got mine (the first one i got) it worked for about 3 days. Then it just stopped working and i just heard static when i wanted the song to play. Along with that, the software didn't work (i have a PC). I tried countless times to upgrade on its site, called costumer support(which was very inconsiderate and didn't care if it got fixed or not), and did everything possible to fix it. Then I got another one, thinking this one was just a bad one. I was wrong. Same problems with the software, and it worked for 5 days, then i just got static again.All in all, don't buy this one and get an archos or something (archos work very well.)even if it is a little more money.
Like many of you are thinking about, I bought this through a website (Apple). I bought it based on the name brand, partnerships, and design (I must admit, it is a very nice design - in theory) figuring, "Hey, Nike invented this additional sensor and must have figured out a way to fit into a nice little package...I'll spend $30." IT DOESN'T FIT CORRECTLY & YOU CANNOT SEE THE SCREEN. This armband is NOT FUNCTIONAL!I even tried to make it work by fitting some tissue at the bottom to raise it to its "intended" position, but inevitably the tissue shifted during the run. I used the Nike+ armband a total of three times over a 10-mile period and IT CAUSED PROBLEMS DURING EACH RUN. First, I had trouble adjusting the volume. Second, I accidentally kept pausing my workout trying to play my "Power Song" (center button on Nano). Third, on my longest run, just today, I accidentally erased the workout trying to end the workout without taking the Nano out of its case (I still don't know how I did this). I was so frustrated after that third negative occurrence that I immediately went out and bought a different case.I'm not going to name drop, but just type in NIKE+ armband and there are several other options (okay, I will name drop). My favorite, (especially because I did not want to purchase the Nike+ shoes) was the Marware Sportsuit Relay; this set comes with a neoprene Nike+ sensor pouch (to attach to your current running shoes) and a wrist/arm band that covers the entire Nano with room for the additional Nike+ transmitter.Bottom Line - Nike+ system and partnership with Apple Nano = AWESOME! Honestly works perfect and I couldn't be happier so far, but don't give Nike any more $ for this specific armband. Hopefully we will see enough bad reports, and Nike will come out with a new, more functional design.
I purchased this set from a local store. If you're like me, most of your TV watching will still be from standard TV, not high def. Of course, a standard TV picture doesn't use the entire widescreen of this set; the left and right edges aren't used unless you "zoom" the image. The Samsung provides 3 different zoom modes. The one that worked best for me, especially for "letterboxed" SD signals, is the one Samsung calls "ZOOM1".Unfortunately the ZOOM1 mode on the Samsung LCD TVs is badly broken. Every few minutes a disruptive line will appear about 1/4th of the way up from the bottom of the picture. The line will wander around, making the picture look ugly, for 45 seconds or so, then will disappear - for 5 or 10 minutes, when it comes back.This happened with two different DVD players plus a TiVo, connected by HDMI cables, Component cables, and S-Video cables.Samsung tech support said to return the set, so I did and got another from the store. The replacement had the same problem. I returned the set and purchased a Sony instead.I have since posted a description of the problem online, and had folks with 3 or 4 different Samsung LCD HDTVs tell me that their sets had the same problem.SO - I'd be quite careful before purchasing a Samsung LCD HDTV if you plan to spend any time watching letterboxed Standard Def TV.
Inexpensive PDA with a bonus - a NAV system.One big inconvenience: The PDA (yup, Windows based) crashes every time the calendar pops up a reminder for an appointment. Tech supports response: re-boot.Also, the maps are not the most accurate to the street address level. There are several occasions where the NAV system could leave me a block or two from the true destination. We're talking major city & suburbs, here, not rural.Lastly, the addresses are clumsy to input. They require a zipcode or township in many cases. It will allow you to choose a destination from your contact list, but that never does well. If the address is not entered EXACTLY as the Navman expects it, you will have to re-enter it in the format Navman wants.For example,123 N. Main St.Suite 200Anytown, USA 12345It won't recognize N. Main St.You will have to change it to Main and it will give you choices, one of which will be N Main St. You have to choose the item & confirm.Then you will have to re-enter the house number & confirm twice.Cleverly, it offers an opportunity to save the 'revised' address, in my case, without the suite number which is important, and ALL IN CAPS. That shouldn't be a problem, but it then replaces the correct address in Outlook with the incomplete/improper Navman address.This process could be made much simpler. I hope they put some thought into that.Again, you get what you pay for.
Worked great--for 1 week. Now the iPod can't find/recognize the receiver unit, so the system won't work. The Apple website had a specific fix to try, but no luck. This happened after a rainy day run, but I can't imagine the unit isn't water resistant.Anyway, I loved it for a week; now it's going back.
THE SPEAKERS I BOUGHT SAID THEY WOULD FIT A 1983 CADILAC ELDROADO THE MAGNETS ARE TO LARGE FOR THE FRONT. THEY ARE 4 X 6 240 WATT 3WAY TRI-AXIAL.
I used these earbuds for two years and I took great care of them. The left speaker stopped working just the other day and I think for $31 it should of worked alot longer than two years.
Ordered on the 13th of August hasn't even shipped yet.
Great size sound and clip, but if you are planning on using this often get something else. Battery won't hold a charge after 3 months of use. Apple makes great gadgets that last until there next product launch...
I received the Palm Z22 for Christmas this year. I opened it up and within 2 minutes I figured out that there was a problem. I had a hard time using the stylus to move from page to page. I was constantly tapping on the screen with no results.The screen resolution is not very good. There are lines that run through it. I know for a fact there are PDA types that you can get in a local store for $20-$40 that are better than the Palm Z22.I do not recommend this product to anyone; new Palm customers or old. I sent mine back.
Trying to solve the vision problem of all Lcd screens on digital camera. this shade does not work well and that go for the Hoodman model too. It does not let you see enough in daylite to be usefull. AND it is a pain in the eye.It is always in the way of your watching the screen for the Histagram or too much trouble opening and closeing it on mlost pictures.Best suggestion is to find a car a room an outhouse or any thing indoors. Sorry.Duncan Grandin
Well I bought this because the one that came with my Ibook had broken off at the part that enters the laptop and the wires were exposed and starting to break, rendering it useless. All in all the original Apple one lasted 6 years so I can't really complain about it.I didn't want to break the bank and buy the Apple replacement one so after reading all the great reviews here and seeing the price, I bought it in September 2009. Fast shipping and worked great...till March 2010. I noticed that the icon on the laptop was showing battery power draining even though it was plugged in with this adapter. I'd fiddle with the cord till it would start to show that it was charging but then it would act like it wasn't plugged in after a couple seconds. The green indicator light on the (power brick?) was lit so I assumed the adapter was ok and my computer was at fault. After a couple days I noticed the green light on the brick was still illuminated even when the cord wasn't plugged into the power supply which told me that the green light wasn't indicating anything useful. After a couple days, the green light finally went away and I recently plugged it back into the laptop and the outlet and the green light didn't go on as well as the laptop not showing any sign of power which indicated that this ac adapter died.I paid about $25 including shipping. It lasted 6 months so I basically paid $4 a month to use my laptop. Not too bad but now I've got to buy another one.
This product freezes up the Garmin every time I try using it. I've tried starting the Garmin first and then inserting the card, and I've tried inserting the card first and then starting the Garmin. It doesn't work either way. When I called customer service, I learned that they are not open on the weekend, so I couldn't get a solution to the problem.
I bought two of these players, and one of stopped working just a few days after I received it.I tried everything that I know or found on the web(forums,sansa support,) but I have not gotten any positive result. The reseller(WorldWide Distributors ) has offered me to pay the shipping back to them, but as soon as I asked how am I going to receive the corresponding payment, they just quitted touch with me.As a result I took the decision of not having a business with them anymore.
Either it was damaged in shipping, or I got a defective lens. For whatever reason, the picture quality on any photo taken on this lens (with every setting, stop, is on/off, tested) came out blurry, particularly on the left side. Photos taken with my old stock 18-55 lens were dramatically clearer. The zoom range was decent, but I'm disappointed. Sending this lens back. It didn't even come with a manual. I was really looking forward to a lens upgrade.---Update -I reordered the same lens from the same folks and, surprise, this one came in a real Canon lens box with manual and everything. Clearly the one I sent originally was not brand new. Be advised, if you don't get a manual and a canon box, you're getting sent something that someone else returned. That said, the new lens is beautiful. The shots are crisp and even using it for a few pictures, it's pretty awesome and the best lens I have.If I could, I'd change my rating from 1 star to 4. For the hassle I went through returning the bad lens, I have to take away a star.
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.
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.
Sometimes you get what you pay for. I bought these because they werent very expensive. When i separate them from the package and try to use them, the ends curl up, making them hard to use.
This product did not work from the moment I plugged it in. I am in the process of trying to return it, we will see what happens.
I think this DVR might have potential, but the manufacturer has pretty much stopped supporting it. I bought it based on the idea that the open source software could be upgraded and was hoping to download and use software that other people wrote. Instead, it seems like everyone at Neuros is focused on their other product, the Link. Either that or they are just out to lunch completely.The remote is clumsy to use, the buttons are hard to push and it makes navigating the menus an exercise in frustration. Also, my IR blaster (the little plastic component that changes the channel on the cable box for scheduled recordings) has failed. Not a huge deal, except that it is pretty much impossible to get a hold of someone at the company and buy a new one. Their phone number goes straight to voicemail, and all email to their support just falls into a black hole. I would not buy this product again--if anything goes wrong you're hosed.
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.
I bought my X83 from Dell 18 months ago for home use on an occasional basis. I thought it worked fine until yesterday, when it stopped working following a paper jam. I logged onto the Lexmark website for tech support and, after following the website help tips, emailed tech support. When I didn't hear from the tech support after 24 hours, I called them and spoke to a tech who had me try a couple of things before he gave up and patched me through to their service dept. The service dept. asked me when I purchased it in order to establish warranty status, and, upon determining that it was out of warranty, offered to sell me a repair kit for $277. That's right, $277. As you know, you can buy a new X83 for about $200 less than that online.Bottom line, DON'T BUY A LEXMARK PRINTER! I cannot believe that this relatively expensive printer failed after just 18 months after purchase date and about one month of cumulative service. I am outraged that Lexmark failed to stand behind its product. Bad product and bad service!! I will NEVER buy Lexmark again!
I so wanted this to work.However, despite it being listed as compatible with the Dell Axim X30 Pocket PC, apparently it is not. The problem is that as soon as you start to type it turns off the backlight on the Dell so you cannot see the screen.So I contacted technical support. Who were quick to get back to me during each of our many email rounds. But the first techie to write me back told me, Thank you for writing. Sorry, the keyboard is not compatible with Dell Axim X30.What? I asked. It says that it IS on your compatibility chart.Oh sorry, the tech person wrote back next. It is only compatible with Dell Axim X30 when running the Palm Operating System, not Windows Mobile, as you are.What? I asked. Dell Axims CAN'T run the Palm Operating system. They run Windows Mobile. And besides, your chart shows that it IS compatible with my version of Windows Mobile.Oh, sorry, the tech person wrote to me next. The backlight problem is with your Dell. You need to contact Dell's tech support.No, it's not, I said. It's with your driver. The driver for the Think Outside Stowaway keyboard doesn't cause this problem. In fact, it turns on the backlight any time you click a key (if the power management settings have already turned it off).At that point I asked if there was someone on the tech support staff who actually knew what a Dell Axim Pocket PC is and might be able to help me. And I got transferred to someone quite a bit more knowlegeable. But he, too, was unable to get this keyboard and software working with my Dell Axim X30.Too bad. It's the only full-laptop-size keyboard I've found in this price range with five rows of keys (including a top row for numbers/punctuation -- which my Stowaway keyboard does not have and which drives me crazy while trying to take notes at 160 words per minute) and, bonus, the Targus has a built in mouse-pointer device.The mouse-pointer device DOES move the cursor around. A bit awkwardly. And moving the cursor does NOT turn off the backlight. Just tapping on a key does.Three drawbacks I discovered right away with the Targus that were going to trouble me if I had gotten it working, but that I hoped I could adjust to pretty quickly:1. The space bar is especially small, narrow and has a wide split in the middle (where the keyboard folds) which seems to be where my thumb seems to naturally land most of the time. So you think you've put a space between words and have not. Odd. The Stowaway keyboard's spacebar also has a split at the fold, but the spacebar is larger and wider and the split in the spacebar is narrower and so I never seem to miss the bar when hitting it.2. The little pointer device on the Targus is placed to the bottom right side of the keyboard, instead of bottom center like on laptops, so you have to take your right hand off the keys to work it. And its ability to move the cursor is pretty limited -- not at all as precise as we're used to. But still, not having to pick up the stylus and tap the screen is a vast improvement in Pocket PC/PDA keyboard technology.3. The on-off switch for the button-battery-powered keyboard is like the one that turns your car's domelight on and off when you open and close the door. The only way to shut off the battery power for the Targus keyboard is to fold it up and lock it. I like to leave my keyboard open, set up, with my Dell sitting on it in landscape mode, like a mini laptop, ready to use at any second. The Dell turns on instantly, unlike my laptop which takes two minutes to load XP and all my programs. So the Dell Axim is perfect for instant, quick note-taking all day long -- besides fitting nicely in a jacket pocket or tiny bag when on the run. The Targus can't be left set up or you'll drain the batteries. If I hadn't had the backlight problem, I was going to solve that by finding a tiny nickel-diameter-size lead weight to set atop the on-off button for when I wanted to turn it off.Well. I guess I'm shipping the Targus back. I've spent seven days back and forth with Tech Support and several hours trying to get it to work.I came to Amazon, hoping there would be dozens of reviews and someone would have solved the Dell Axim backlight problem but.... looks like I'm the first person to report anything about this almost-cool little keyboard.I think that if it had worked for me, I would have given it three or four stars.Guess I'm going to have to spring for the newer model of my Think Outside Stowaway keyboard. I got mine in '05. Since then (undoubtedly due to feedback) they've added the numbers/punctuation row. And, I'll buy the bluetooth or infra-red mouse, too.But by the time I've done that, I will have spent three times what this Targus retails for. And, fact is, you can find the Targus if you search, for about $20. What you get for that price, is a fully warranteed open-box return that Best Buy unloaded on the surplus market. I suspect a LOT of people couldn't get these to work with their Pocket PCs.Incidentally, the driver software DOES have a menu that should let you turn on the backlight. But it was grayed out and inaccessible on my Dell.Hope you have better luck than I did.
It's very simple: these are poorly designed speakers. The headphone jack has excessive hum and prickling with no input, and they are incredibly sensitive to cell phone signals. Avoid. They've lasted me maybe 4 years of low impact use, and now one of them is conking out, so I need to get another pair. Yay.
These thing hurt and they look stupid because they are bulky and perch on top of your ears. They're really uncomfortable. Don't buy them!!!!
Piece of crap cannot play music with any bass at all. I didn't get them for bass but they keep cracking. If I go above medium volume.
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 this thing because it looked well thought out and I had heard good things about it. The truth is, it can't hold a signal in a car. In addition, if you live in a market like New York where every other spot on the dial has an FM station on it, you're not going to get the space the manufacturer recommends. You're far better off getting a cassette adapter if your car can use one. The only place my iTrip gets used anymore is in the house, where I use it to play my iPod out of radios in whichever room I'm in.One other thing... if you just press play on your iPod, rather than a specific playlist, and you're in shuffle mode, eventually your iTrip settings, which are stored on the iPod itself as 5 second tracks, will get "played". This leads to your iPod changing the station you're transmitting on-- and loss of signal on your current station.
I purchased my Garmin nuvi 200w back in November 2007 and I had to order almost 5 different suction cups since then because every few months it would just STOP sticking to my dashboard, and loudly fall down every 10-15 minutes (that is especially dangerous if you are driving on a long trip and need to pay attention to the road). I am thinking of putting super glue on the latest one to make it stick. Unfortunately my GPS isn't covered by warranty anymore so I can't get more free mounts.I definitely do NOT recommend this mount because it only sticks to the plate very well for up to 2 months then suddenly stops. It is not worth the hight cost!
Don't misunderstand the title, the cable itself did nothing when I donned my wolf t-shirt to impress a visiting lady friend, but there was an interaction of sorts. Given what I've heard from other customers here my experience doesn't appear to be typical, so suffice to say that I lost a few pounds on the left side of my body and can no longer satisfy my lady friend. The cable's far better at that than I ever was, anyway. Works as advertised.
This card has a known issue with many motherboards. When i purchased this product I had an msi k7n2 motherboard. this card installed fine but upon restart "found new hardware" icon popped up. I thought somehthing was wrong with my motherboard. So i went out and bought a new motherboard and processor. this time an msi k8n neo2 but to no avail. This card still does the same thing.If you doubt me go and check creative support site. There are hundereds of people out there with the same problem.DO NOT BUY.
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.
Bought this VCR/DVD combo at deep discount so I wasn't expecting much. So, I wasn't surprised when I found out there was no antenna connection. Had to hook up an RF Modulator (and before this, I had no idea what an RF Modulator was - so, I guess I did learn something). Then, after two months of use, the DVD player gave up the ghost. Nothing. I had to take the unit apart just to retrieve my DVD.If you're looking for a cheap, short term solution until you get something nicer, then this is your unit. If you want to impress your friends by using the term RF Modulator at your next party, this is your unit. Otherwise, don't bother.
If this clamped on firmly to the table top, it would be very slick. As it is, it hangs loosely.
when shopping at Amazon for Iphone accessories on check out i was informed that a screen protector could not be posted to Australia? what? also a plastic computer sitter was also denied but a cast iron figurine was ok. i think you had better check what can and cannot be sent overseas and make it CLEAR on the items you are selling. if its good ol USA only then say so. not to worry though as i got what i was looking for just as cheap and in cases cheaper on EBAY AUSTRALIA.thanks.
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.
I purchased the MR814 in Feb.2003 and it worked fine for 6 months and then I lost my connection. I contacted tech support several times and had to wait each time 30 minutes or more. The system would work for sometimes a day and sometimes only a few hours after re-configuring and re-setting,etc, with the tech. Then I was finally sent to level 2 technical support and waited online for over an hour. He tried everything, then issued me a RMA for a return. I haven't recieved the new router yet, but will do another review after I recieve the new one. I also had to pay a $14.90 fee for the returning of the router. Unless you have a lot of time to spend online with technical support if something goes wrong, I wouldn't recommend buying this product.
Returning this antenana because the performance was actually worse than the tiny standard Apple G5 antenna with its theoretically less advantaged placement under a desk. Mac Stumbler rates the signal strength around 45-51 with the standard T shaped antenna. Even raising the DWL-M60AT to head height the signal strength never rose over 43%. Maybe the omini-directional standard antenna is better at dealing with the obstructions and DWL-M60AT would perform given clear line of sight. Perhaps the larger Dr Bott directional antenna is worth the 5x premium.
Worked great for about 6 months months. Then started having intermittent hangs. Usually a reboot solved it, but it happened more frequently until it failed to work at all. None of the three interfaces work on any of my computers at this point. I've used several of the lower capacity MyBook drives with no problems for several years now, but this failure is making me reconsider my replacement choice.
Got this a year ago, and we have had to restart it every other day. Now, after reading other reviews, it seems like it is a common experience. The old saying you get what you pay for is true here. Save your money, and get an Airport Extreme from Apple.
I read the reviews that many have written about these cables but I thought they were just kidding and may be a one off thing. But turns out if you do not order from Amazon or any trusted third party you are going to get a knockoff. The item that i received was not from Cables To Go and was not Cat 6 cable either. I ordered for 2 14 Feet (Black Snugless Cables) from Amamax. I think I am going to pay more attention to the obvious reviews and then decide about products like this.Dont know why Amazon does not have a control on stuff like this.I have asked for a return hopefully it goes smoothly.
I live about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. The antenna has very good reviews, and I decided to give a try. The set up was easy although I had to clamp down the loop-shaped UHF antenna with a piece of metal. I could install the other poll-shaped VHF antenna sticks easily by hand.The problem is that the antenna does not deliver channels 2, 3, 5, and 9 to the brand new Panasonic TV I purchased with. The only VHF channel I can get is 7. I recently met a fellow who told me that he bought an amplifying indoor antenna for $30 at Target and it gave him all channels (that I am missing.) Is this a UHF antenna? Consequently, I still have to stay with an expensive Comcast service that I hoped I could ditch by use of this new antenna. I hate both Comcast and this antenna. FYI, this is a totally different subject, but my municipal government does not allow any cable or cable-like service, including AT&T; U-verse, competing against Comcast.
Not only was the product dead on arrival (could never store a charge on crank), the customer service for the manufacturer based in Chicago was terrible. I was kept on the line for over an hour. Not only were they unfamiliar with the product, but they also refused to replace it. It was all together an awful experience.The non charging dynamo is a common problem -- beware. This is not to be trusted in an emergency, but if you do get a working product it might make an OK toy.
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.
My wife and I bought this TV from Sam's 1.5 years ago. The picture and size was perfect for the price. My wife and I jokingly said "hey if it lasts 3-5 years that would be great." Well needless to say it has lasted a little more than a year. It started to turn off and on by itself. Sometimes it would do this every 5 - 10 minutes. As should be noted I only have the TV on for an avg. of 4 hours a day. So if you want a great TV for 1 year this is the one. I would only buy a name brand TV from now on and pay the extra money for it is worth it in the long run.
If you have a powerhouse of an amp this wire is not any good,,, ,I have a 30 yr old stereo, onkyo amp.the wire was the same age,I remember I paid more money for it but now I see why I did,it was very strong,you can splice it without it falling apart onyou,this wire could be hazard to your system with wires breaking off into your connectors,,I had a lot of trouble getting it spliced without falling apart on me,,I don't like it,I should of learned my lesson long ago with anything RCA,,Going to go for lil more cash and get me better wire...
Picture shows a fan labelled "ball bearing"; description says "This replacement ball bearing fan". This fan is plastic on plastic--NO BALL BEARINGS, not even a sleeve bearing.
My old Robotics wireless router (USR8054) works better than this newer model. My old system had two antennas, this one only has one. Not sure if that's the reason. All I know is I tried this MAXg and it could not transmit through my home's plaster walls as well as the older model I have. It's probably OK for those with sheetrock walls and without steel beams/studs.
These batteries are absolute garbage. Both the AA and AAA discharge within a day or two. Tried two different Energizer branded chargers as well as a sanyo charger and still the same results. Won't take more than a handfull of photos on my point and shoot. They even run dry in my remote control after a week or so. This product is a complete waste of money.
The sound on these is fairly clear, but the bass tones are very poor.The item features describe this as having an XBS Port that increases bass response--However, there is no mention of this anywhere, either on the earphones or the packaging. I don't see any sign of such a port, and the bass response is far inferior to other small earbud headphones I have had (by Philips and AIWA).I'm not a bass fanatic or anything, and I'm not trying to pump any bass drumbeats-- I'm just looking for good, balanced overall sound quality for music.Don't take the chance-- Spend a little more for better ones, if you care about your overall sound quality and the bass.Really. I'm serious- Ignore the reviews that say that the sound is full. I believed them, and now I have to return my item.
main reason I bought this printer was for the scan to pdf function. after reinstalling the software 3 times after fatal shutdowns I give up. It does not work. Feeder does not work reliably. has an error for non hp ink cartridges. Buy a different printer. Mine is about to go out the window.
This product is not sized for small heads. It is too loose and there is one place on the skull where it puts pressure behind the ears that gets uncomfortable.
Though the wire worked well, when I had a question and needed to contact Q-See I found that Q-See had little if not 0 costumer service. If you buy from them your on your own. Don`t expect any help of any kind from the company. They seem to have no respect for their costumers. Contacting them is just about impossible and when you do get to talk to someone they are of no help at all. Use another company.
I bought a Akai LCD TV 3 months ago. It is dead now. No sound and no picture. Their customer service was terrible, also. I will not ever buy this brand any more.
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.
Like the title says, the sound quality is clear and crisp. Outside noise is muzzled out due to good sound cancelling.Everything else sucks.The cord length is three times longer on one side which is NEVER a good idea. I don't want to put it behind my head. The shorter side constantly gets pulled out and is SUPER annoying.Then, after 3 months of moderate use (but not rough) they broke. I want a refund ASAP. I'd avoid these and go with a better brand like Bose.
My kitty was hit by a speeding car in my neighborhood. Racked with grief and left with no other choice I plugged one end of the cables into my dedicated link input and the other into my dead kitty. The kitty immediately sprang back to life! I was so overjoyed I went to my family burial plot and dug up my dead Grandmother. Over the protests of the groundskeepers at the cemetery I plugged the cable into her lifeless corpse. As soon as the plug made contact with her Granny popped straight up. She now lives with me in my apartment. Her incessant babbling and stench have kept me from having intimate relations with a woman for over 2 years now. Do not buy these dammed cables they will ruin your sex life.
I knew beforehand this unit didn't have a tuner so I assumed there would be great input jacks so I can plug in my satellite receiver. Man was I wrong! There is only 1 video input and its composite! Who uses composite inputs anymore? I was hoping for at least an S-Video input jack. I tried recording with the composite input and the picture quality was only average. The only way to record anything with this unit is through the singular composite input. Also, this unit WILL NOT record any premium cable channels whatsoever. It will only record basic cable channels. So this unit is totally useless to me. Sony was once a premier electronics company but now they are just cranking out low level inferior electronics. There is also no HDMI cable included. This thing is made in China, it figures..
Thin metal burns easily and stains easily and VERY difficult to clean...I should have bought a better quality, much more durable (more expensive) item.Save your money, buy something else. Something of better metal (mettle).david
This product seemed to have such promise. I used it for a little while, once I figured out what to do, and it worked well. Then one day the metal cover came off the top and bottom. I could snap it back together and it would continue to work, but the pieces would not stay together. It is now laying on the desk next to my computer, topless and not working. It proved too fragile for me.
Purchased August 20, 2006. Failed within 19 months (March 2008). It makes an electrical arcing sound (similar to a Jacob's Ladder, often seen in cheesy Sci-Fi flicks) and emits a burning smell from an unknown source, and shuts itself off before even 10 seconds pass of cooking on high. No foreign metal has been placed inside, instructions have been followed to the letter, and very little shaking has been done to it.Putting the sensor reheat/sensor cook (a must) together with the good reviews at the time, I bought it.Unfortunately it seems not enough work was put into solidifying the electrical system, due to what essentially was a fire in my case, and I suspect exactly the same for reviewer VLG "VLG" (Enid, OK).Due to my experience, VLG's review (fire), John H. Stoufer's review (died), and Deb's comment on said review (2 in less than 3 years), I would advise AGAINST purchasing this model, as all units seem built to fail within 2 years.
Bought it because it handled the large size plugs, but obviously dying negates this feature.
Ignore the other reviews, this unit does not have clearplay. It's just a less than ordinary, somewhat overpriced for what it is DVD player. You must now order Clearplay DVD players from clearplay directly.
this is really a good DVD/VCR player combo but the thing is. it made my dvd skipped. but that was only one DVD/VCR the other ones my relatives had doesnt make them skip? so i dont know
I bought my first set of these headphones about a year ago. I was able to look past the annoyingly long right ear wire because they do have excellent sound quality. I used them mainly at the gym and noticed that after being on the treadmill for a few minutes that the combination of sweat and the weight of the cord would pull the left earpiece out. I tried all 3 rubber sizes but was constantly pushing that left piece back in. Also, when lifting weights I run the cord under my shirt and found that the thick rubber piece where the right and left earphones split would catch my shirt and again pull the left earpiece out, even more often than while running. This was annoying, but I would still have rated these 4 stars because walking my dog or listening in bed these were the best phones I ever heard. I bought 2 other pairs as Christmas presents last year, and now all 3 pairs have failed in one ear. I tried re-soldering the wires and got 2 of them to work again, who knows for how long. I have switched to a pair of Ultimate Ears and the quality is even better, hopefully these will last longer.
Not worth it. My $16 Mirro from Walmart lasted 7 years; this one is falling apart after a couple of months. Presto has agreed to send me a new plug and handle without charge, so let's see...
This machine is full of problem, recorded TV show is never smooth... the remote control occasionally not work and you will need to reboot the system.
I just tried to use it for the first time and I couldn't get either side to fit over the pins on the 66-block. It might need to be broken in but I have never needed to do that with a punchdown tool. I assume that I could try widen the opening but this is made of steel and don't think it will do much.Update: I can't find any tools that are small/strong enough to try to widen the bit's opening. I have tried this tool on a variety of 66-blocks and have not found one that it fits. I have have gotten a "Monday morning" part.
DO NOT... I REPEAT DO NOT BUY THIS!!! This is the biggest piece of junk I have tried every frequency this thing puts out and I know that it is not my radio because it works just fine.
IT IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED AND AS A GOLFER ITS NOT AIDING IN ANYTHING AS FAR AS MY GAME. THE ONLY THING IT AIDED IS TO LESSEN MY BANK ACCOUNT.
Like many others, I had these headphones for about 6 months, when one side stopped working. The replacement pair broke in half under very little pressure. When these work, they are very good for exercise, but they are not sturdy enough to recommend.
I bought one of these about two years ago for my job, which was transportation, and our company vehicle didn't have a cd player. Here are the two biggest problems with this product:1. The sound came out mono, so it was like only listening to half of the band play.2. The device would shut off every five to ten minutes if the mp3 player was charging simultaneously.Overall, not totally crappy, but there are many many better options out there.
I bought this because I previously had the older version of this router and blew it out by accident. After installing this router I noticed a CONSIDERABLE slowing of both wireless and wired internet. I would not suggest this product. It was easy to install and it looks fine, but who cares if it is too slow.
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?
A year ago, I purchase this exact product that was made in Japan. Right now, they are made in the Philippines. I only knew this after purchasing one unit days ago.As I carefully compared the two, I was surprised to find the difference was striking. The original unit had much more powerful and cleaner bass (that's what a great pair of headphones are all about!). The current model sounded so inferior. The curled wire is now made with cheap-felt, almost sticky rubber as opposed to the polished and smooth wire on my original Japan made unit.Without comparison, everything stands acceptable. I doubt the reviews for this product would stay as well if the reviewers had a chance to listen to the original 700DJ that was made in Japan.
Most of the 5 star review you will see in Amazon are from 2006 - 6 year back.I purchased this item on May 3rd 2012 and it is delivered to us by May 4th 2012. This is our first presto cooker / stainless steel cooker. There is rust all over the lid. in the edges ( see pictures in amazon) , near the steam vent . the screws at handle. all this in just 2 and half months (75 days). I called up Amazon - their warranty expired on 30 days. now i have to deal with presto...i will update more about my experience.I am pretty much sure that quality has deteriorated over period of time. Very Poor......Update : After trying cleaning and other tricks. finally Called Up presto . They won't take the item back or give a replacement . instead - they send me screws , stating that the body will never get rust because it is pure stainless steel. I tried to open the screws but it did not work , because screws were badly rusted and slipped on philips screw driver.I called up again and this time they are ready to give me a Prepaid UPS Label. I have send the item to them , yet to hear from them.
I purchased this case despite a few bad reviews and the fact that there are few options. The HD1000 barely fits in and once in, it swivels to the left and right, which will cause the camera to fall out as it is top heavy due to the large lens. If it didn't swivel so easily, I might be able to put up with it, but that's not the case.It is basically unusable for me, so I wasted the $20+ dollars.
This was purchased to replace an 8 quart aluminum Presto. The lid must have been "sprung" because it didn't want to close. The handles and screws were not as good as those on the aluminum Presto models I've had. Amazon's shipping box was fine when it got here, but inside the manufacturer's box was mangled - leading me to believe it was that way before it was packed.There was a dent on the side of the cooker near where it rolls underneath to the bottom.I returned it to Amazon - they gave me a full refund. I got aFagor Futuro 10 Quart.MUCH more expensive, but it's easily the best pressure cooker I've ever had, especially the built-in pressure regulator. And it's made in Spain, not China.
Doesn't work and can't even logon to support site probably from all the victims I mean customers trying to complain / get some help. Do not buy mine is going in the trash.
The item you sent me was the wrong item wrong size wrong colorand did not serve the purpose, I don't think I'm ordering anything else
Very unreliable until I switched it to the slower 802.11B. Everyone I know that has this unit experiences the same symptoms. Save your soul. Look elsewhere.
I was very disappointed that one port was defective right out of the box. Troubleshooting this problem cost us several hours as we tried to track down cable, switch, computer and other issues at the same time. In the end we needed to leave the unit limping along with one lost port while I went to the store to get a replacement. Historically Lynksys was a good manufacturer -- but this is causing me to reconsider ever using their products again. This problem cost us a lot of money (time plus a second visit that the customer won't pay for because I wouldn't ask them to compensate me for troubleshooting a bad switch that I provided) and the customer was down for a lot longer than we originally estimated.
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.
I just tried the Linksys WPC54G and the Access Point on my Compaq 900 series laptop running Windows XP. The PCMCIA card causes the computer to run like a 386 machine when inserted while its on. If inserted when its off the computer is unable to load Windows and resets itself over and over. Linksys could not solve the problem nor could Compaq and Fry's where it was purchased so it was returned. Beware if you buy this for your Compaq laptop, make sure its returnable! Yes, I have tried another brand D-Link and it ran without difficulty, but its range and speed were poor so I wanted the speed of G but I'll have to wait for a fix or another brand.
I bought this printer almost three months ago and have never been able to use it. It is totally useless.What happened? Well, I followed all of the instructions, but as soon as I connected the printer's usb cable to my computer, sparks flew (literally) and my computer was fried, and my monitor went out along with all the lights in part of my house.After spending several hundred dollars to replace my computer hard-drive and reinstall my operating system and software, the printer still didn't work. It wouldn't power on. So -I called HP's Tech support on three different occasions and got the run around each time. Finally, they sent me a new power adapter for the printer. Well, I used that and the printer turned on. I was so excited - until I tried to connect it to my computer. The PC wouldn't recognize it - absolutely nothing happened when I connected it to either of the six USB ports.Ok, so I call HP's tech support again and get the run around two more times. They tell me the problem is with my computer even though I can use all of the USB ports with other devices like my digital camera, my iPod, a Lexmark printer, and a flash drive. Finally, I get a tech support person who says she will escalate the problem to her supervisor, who will give me a call back. Guess what - no one ever called me back.So I then go to another PC we have in the house and try to install and use the printer on that one. Same problem - absolutely nothing happens when I connect to any of the USB ports. And, just like with the other computer, all my other USB devices work just fine.I call HP Tech Support yet again and am told that someone did contact me and told me that I needed to call my PC manufacturer. First, no one ever called me. Second, the problem isn't with my PC, it's with the C3180 printer.So, I just got off the phone with yet another Technician who said he will have someone from "the special hardware team" give me a call. I hope they do but I'm not going to hold my breath.This whole ordeal has been a tremendous waste of my time, energy, and money. From now on, I'll just stick with Lexmark.
I called the &quot;No-Help&quot; line after running into a minor issue with the WAP54G that I was setting up as a repeater. The individual who &quot;assisted&quot; me was worse than anything I could do alone. After I got off the phone, over 2 hours later, my laptop could not even connect to the wireless network at home. This individual would not pay attention to anything I said, instead seeming to read off a script. When I asked to speak with a supervisor, he said he was the floor supervisor.IF you buy this product, search the help section on their website for articles. Because if you have to call their &quot;no-help&quot; line you are in for trouble.Work on it yourself or find a store that will come out and set it up for you instead. Linksys tech support = worthless!!! The lack of adequate tech support is the main reason for the poor rating.
i bought this player about a year ago for $70 some bucks. after about 2 months...the hold swtich got stuck while the player was off so i couldnt turn it on. i eventually got a kind of techy friend to disable to switch all together so it worked again.....but within another 3 months the player just wouldnt turn on. when i purchased this player, i was very new to the mp3 business and was short on cash so i needed something cheap....but let me tell you, you can get so much more for your money then this thing has. it doesnt even have a backlit screen for crying out loud. even when i first got it...the player felt really cheaply made. its completely plastic and very cheap looking. i was embarrassed to be seen with this thing, it looked like a toy. this is one of the biggest pieces of crap you could waste your money on. dont get me wrong...other people have bought this player and it works, but the thing is, it is very cheap looking and all plastic. It's not a good investment in money when for $20 more you could get something better....like the Nike Philips Sports player. right now i have ordered the Rio Cali Sport 128 player. rio products are very good and their customer support is excellent. for someone who wants a good durable player and is thinking about evolution...dont get it! instead buy the Rio s10 or s50 or s30 or s35. these are relatively cheap on many sites and they are excellent players. i have tried them all out. hope this review helped you stay away from evoluion....cheap company with plastic products.
I feel mislead. Toner purchased from Great Toner was a new compatible not genuine Konica Minolta.
I have an older (2003 vintage) Vaio laptop with an XP operating system that I wanted to network with my home Linksys WPA "G" wireless network. Despite extensive consultation with Linksys techs, I could not get it to link into the network. So, I sent it back. By the way, I have a newer Gateway Vista laptop that is operating on the network just fine. I'm not sure whether the problem was with the network adapter or the older laptop, so I couldn't rate the product highly. The return was not worth it because of the restocking fee and shipping and handling. I netted back only a few bucks on my purchase as a result. It was a pretty frustrating and annoying experience.
I was able to install this product and use it fine for about a week or two. Then I started getting error messages at boot-up saying files were missing. The software cannot be reinstalled because it must be uninstalled first, the files to uninstall are missing and it cannot be done. Basically I am caught in a catch-22. Called Linksys and the tech support was substandard (almost like they were reading from a script). I was told they have never had a single complaint on this product, and there was nothing I could do but go back to Amazon to resolve the issue (isn't that Cisco's job?). I am running Windows xp home. You may have better luck than I did, but buyer beware...
I bought this product from Amazon.com and had to return it. It would not be configured. I owned the previous model (802.11b standard) and installed it with no problem. I purchased this and could not get it to work, even after calling tech support.I have Win XP, and could not figure out what was wrong, so I had to send it back.
I bought these headphones for a sansa clip mp3 player. I am trying to use these while I exercise. The problem is they will not stay in my ears when I am running or jumping rope. I have tried every size fitting and the only one that fits in my ears is the smallest size and they still wont stay in my ear. Thats a big problem for me. I bought these headphones because they say they have extra bass which is good for hip hop music but I don't hear it. The sound does get muddled when you listen loud and the music sounds like its coming out a tin can at times. I would not buy these for the gym because like I said they will not stay in your ears. I don't know how they retail for 50 dollars. Thats just crazy.
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 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.
Even when it was working it would drop the signal every 30 minutes. However, just over a year of having it, it suddenly stopped working. No power at all. Call customer support - tough luck it was over the one year warranty. You get what you pay for. Stay away from this piece of junk.
I already had a creative B100 Digital 5.1 card that had great sound, but because I love to advance my gaming experience I believed the hipe on this card. It is no extreme sound gaming card and does not let you hear the "footsteps" in says you can hear while in stealth mode. I see no differnce in this card and my B100 except the consoles offer more adjustments, which make little or no difference anyway. This card did not perform as adverstised.
Count me among the many who lost all sound, beginning 2 weeks ago after owning the set about 30 months, trouble-free. I solved the problem by hooking up my cable audio output to a small receiver with speakers, spending about $10 to buy a cable to convert audio cables to a stereo connector, at Radio Shack. I won't be buying another Sharp set after this disappointment.
I got this device. but if I charge a Ni-Mh battery, and after charge, I could never change anything else unless I unplug the device and plug it on again. I know Ni-Mh charger needs to shut down the charge currency when charge finished. Possibly, they shut down the whole charger and the only way to restart it is to unplug and plug...Still, it is a nice product for my palm and digital camera...
I ordered a pair of lamplinc modules, motion sensor, and access points and couldn't get anything to work. Lamp link would recognize motion sensor but would not turn anything on. Repeaters were a waste of money. Smarthome tech support said I didn't need them, the documentation says you do. Hopefully I can get my money back.
I bought this based on the high amount of positive reviews. To be fair I have not used it yet (I gave it 1 star due to the following), but anyone who follows the same methods as me when buying things on amazon should look into who is posting reviews. Many posters have only reviewed this product, seems a little shady. The review system is a powerful tool on amazon and this certainly isn't the first company to try and abuse it. Please look to the comments of my review if you don't believe me.
It's really not worth it. I have one and it's disappointing the only use i found for it was for a fill flash when i was shooting out doors. I recommend the light sphere or the whale tail more expensive but amazing
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.
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 tried few home theater systems; I have to say that the Panasonic SC-HT743 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System is on of the best.The built in amplifier stands out in providing high power levels of clear volumes with low distortion; insuring an enjoyable full surround sound experience.The Panasonic SC-HT743 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System gives an image quite similar to the image you see at any movie theaters.The speakers come in different shapes and sizes, from slim tall-boy tower speakers to bookshelf satellites, so they'll fit in any corner of your room, with our much effort.The built-in 5-DVD changer in the Panasonic SC-HT743 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System enables you to have up hours and hours of continuous music or movies without touching your system or any of your remotes.
This should not be listed as an accessory for the Kodak DX6490 which uses a Li-Ion battery only.
I had no problems uploading pictures to this device. However, the problem is is that it doesn't want to hold a charge. I plug it into the USB port for several hours and then when I try to turn it on again a day or two later it won't turn on and needs to be charged again. The product specifies that the charge should last for 4 hours.
I bought these to use at the gym. And first, they're not really comfortable in the ears. They felt like they were boring into my ear. And second, they broke after about three weeks. I had them hanging around my neck; went to pull them off and the connecting band snapped. I consider it a waste of $13 and would instead send the money towards better headphones.
I brought this item back on March 7, 2010.. I just found out that the Modeling Lamp and the ETTL function wasn't working at all.. I had to take it to Canon repair warrantly and pay a extra $15.00 for shipping. I wished i brought it from Adorama instead of amazon.. At least Adorama is very well trusted.
Bottom line, unless you have a site that is PERFECTLY level and close to power for the filter purchasing this type of pool will be a huge disappointment to the kids and a complete waste of money.I am not exaggerating the need for a perfectly level site.
First the specification of this item is worst than many or most of the same price. Visit the official philips site for the owner manual for details. I agree that we shouldn't choose a piece of equipment based on specification. But at least meeting a reasonable limit is a must. Even without considering the price of this Hi-Fi, it doesn't meet the reasonable limit at all in my humble opinion.1. The system lowest frequency response range start from 100Hz, (and the 100Hz limit is not merely the amplifier, but the DVD player as well, which should mean even adding a good sub-woofer won't allow you to enjoy bass below 100Hz) 100Hz limit is a bit ridiculously poor at this price point, and further considering that it is a DVD player as well. It might be okay for some kind of music for lacking of bass below 100Hz, but watching movies(esp. action) lacking bass below 100Hz is simply not enjoyable. If you have any requirement of bass at all, this would not suit you.2.The harmonic distortion(0.7%), Signal to noise ratio(>=60dB) and the highest frequency range(16kHz) also worst than most of the same price. Please expect sound distortion, signal noise and no frequency response above 16kHZs.(try comparing the spec. to hi-fi of the same or much lower price, from e.g. Onkyo and Denon and other brands)3. The remote control is completely flat, which means you will have to be in a well-lit environment to actually see it to use it, you can't feel the position of the button. If you watch DVD or listen to CD with light turned off, you won't be able to distinguish the button on the remote control to use it, which is a absolute pain for me.
battery chargers are very simple technology, theres no advantage to owning the nikon brand as opposed to anything else the battery fits within range. buy a generic one with good reviews for half the price.
I'm not sure who's fault it is, but almost every time you change a setting in the Belkin routers, it tries to re-initialize DHCP and fails forcing you to turn off the cable modem and wait.I personally think their hardware is good, but the Belkin software that comes with the router is a piece of garbage and it's a really limited firewall.I'd say it'd be good for the non-power user but I can't even say that because of their issues with Charter.I personally think they should dump their own OS and switch to DDWRT as a base, with their own UI on top. DDWRT is a much better router software.
I have had my Lexmark printer for few years now, and I have been using original Lexmark cartridges (82 and 83) all along. They work flawlessly. For cost savings purpose, I decided to give these non-Lexmark cartridges a try. I purchased this "Compatible" Lexmark 83 Ink Cartridge from a Marketplace seller (Eforcity). I installed it upon receipt. I had original Lexmark black ink cartridge along with "this" compatible color ink cartridge after installation.After (first) installation - the printer printed but colors were way off. I tried several different colored print-outs - each of them had strange colors printed. I wrote to Eforcity - and they promptly responded and dispatched a replacement (that shows Eforcity's prompt customer service). The replaced cartridge I received looked different than the one I received first time. Anyway, I installed this second one.After second installation - it printed somewhat close to what original Lexmark color cartridge prints (but still not the same). I would have lived with it. However, not long after (probably after 10 colored print-outs or so), the cartridge started printing strange colors - which were way off the actual colors. And then, the printer stopped printing anything. I could get a print-out if I changed preference to "print colors in black & white" - which means only Lexmark original (black) cartridge was being used.After repeated issues, I gave up. It's not worth contacting seller again and again to get crappy cartridges. I decided to purchase again the Lexmark original color cartridge - and printer has been working perfect since then.Bottom Line - Don't fall for "compatible" marketing stunt of this cartridge. It does not work. Go with the original one.
I bought this router after a little research. Setup was easy, but the router slows down all web browsing on wired and wireless computers. There does not appear to be a fix. Returned.
I had high expectations based on other reviews before I purchased this item. Unfortunately, it failed to allow me to receive even one signal, where lowly rabbbit ears allowed me to pick up 12 stations. Perhaps this is because of the directional nature of the UHF antennae. Very disappointed.
Definitely too much tremble and not enough bass. If feels like there too much distance from the ears to the sound. I can get a good sound only by taking the foam covers off. Look elsewhere, or pay more, for a better pair.
The product is shown in Canon retail packaging. The Cartridges came in a generic white box with foam and a note saying essentially 'Don't worry, these are genuine Canon Cartridges'. While they may be genuine cartridges, the packaging makes me suspicious. In addition there was ink on the outsides of the shrink wrap for each cartridge and the shrink wrap did not quite match other Canon cartridges I have. The cartridges may be fine, but I won't take the chance. Especially since they aren't any cheaper than buying them elsewhere. I choose to return the cartridges, which fortunately Amazon makes very easy.
This is a product with very low quality. Be careful to check battery compatibility. Easily breakable and the fit to battery is rather poor. Avoid it.
I am very disappointed of Amazon. I order 2 frames one of them was broken
I swear, every fourth DVD I grabbed from this stack was unwritable. Very disappointing. Wouldn't go this route again for storing my pictures.
I am an avid picture taker and I was so excited when I first got my Vivicam. But the more I used it, the more I disliked it. If you take a picture of a subject any more than 5 feet away, the pictures are all blurry and look out of focus. It really goes through batteries because it just runs off of 2 AA batteries, and if you use the flash you can probably only get about 12 pics before the batteries die. I wouldn't recommend this camera to anyone.
I was unable to get this camera to work on my Mac G4. Kensington support indicated it would only work in the USB plug on the back of the computer. The only problem with that is where do you plug your USB bus and Keyboard ( which has to be plugged directly into the computer to function properly ) I would gladly give it ZERO stars but that is not an option. Thank You Wayne G.
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.
I got a Z22 for Christmas '07 and it died dead,dead,dead on Jan 21st of '08. I was pretty happy with it until then - I am 75 with a failing memory and really needed that alarm. Very disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!I would like to change my rating to 4 STARS but the Amazon edit routine wouldn't let me. I called the Palm technical support! After a few questions, they advised me to stick the stylus in the tiny "reset" depression on the back. It seemed to work! But the next morning it had gone into deep sleep again. Every time I tried to revive it, it would stay on a shorter and shorter time. I finally revived it while attached to the charger cable - it worked but all data had been lost. Connected it to the hot sync cable and reset everything and it has been working for the past week - I have a memory again!!!! As far as I can tell, the battery was not run down - it never showed any sign of needing a charge while I was using it. I suppose that what must have happened is that some unfortunate combination of keys was depressed while it was in my crowded shirt pocket (pen, pencil, old memory notebook which I could never remember to look at, eye glasses, etc). I like it very much now and hope that it keeps on working. I bought a case to protect it while it is in my short pocket.New info! Palm no longer supports the Z22!
RECEIVED PRODUCT IN A TIMELY MANNER,NOT HAPPY WITH RECEPTION,EVEN INSTALLED OUTER ANT.WILL NOT BUY AGAIN.MEANING PRODUCT NOT AMAZON.LOTS OF GREAT STUFF ON AMAZON AT REASONABLE AND FAIRPRICES.BUT WOULD NOT BUY HANDHELD RADIO AGAIN
Logitech has replaced 3 of these Extreme 3D pro joysticks for me under warranty,they all developed the same problem,a "tick"in the joystick.I solved that problem by purchasing a CH Enterprises joystick,much better product,Logitech always took several months to respond to the problem,then after some roaring and snorting at me,they would replace the joystick.
The picture of the item, you're asking me to review, is the item that i ordered, but never received it. I received the under the desk manager, not the desktop mngr. Untill this day, no one has contacted me to get me the item that i ordered
I have had this item for almost a year. It worked fine for several months then the battery started messing up. It is rechargable within the unit and cannot be taken out and replaced. What started happening was that after the unit charged completely the unit would turn on all by itself and run the battery down. I would charge it, put it in my purse, and then when I took it out to try to use it, it would not come on since the batter was dead. It took me some time to figure out what was happening. I called the company and they told me that since it was after my warranty had expired there was nothing they could do. I would have to buy another one. There is no way to get the battery out of the unit and replace it without destroying it, so I just bought a useless item. I am not too happy and will not purchase this item again. I will be looking for something where I may replace the battery if needed.
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.
I just got into photography as a major hobby and got a new fuji camera that uses this memory card.I recently went to buy one of those memory card computor adaptors and the bloke from the counter told me there weren't any standard kind for this memory card! This was a major disadvantage for me in my class and can be a disadvantage if you bought (or received for x-mas) a [bad] fugi camera.So now I just have to use the regular lousy way of hooking the camera up to the computor and waisting my batteries. (and it takes a day to recharge those things)That is the worst thing about this memory card. It's expensive (though I take all cards are) too and it holds well, unless you make a film with it.
My son got it and he was so happy. Well it didn't even last a weak. The wires at the plug came apart. I had never had this happen w/ any type of plug. I think we got a defective cord. My son takes great care for his stuff because he buy's everything. When this happened he didn't know what to say or think about it. If you have a Play Station 2 cord that will work better then this cord, so try and save your money.
you have to position laptop just right to get any cooling from this pad. And even when in exact position you only get minimul coolingmy laptop fan still runs constant to cool so I have found a USB port Fan cooler is much better and not as loud as my laptop fan trying to cool itself all the timePut your money toward a USP fan cooler insteadAFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS this was awful - the "bumps" that are suppose to hold up your laptop were all smooshed down so no airflow at all - another item for the trash can :(
Got this router to replace Linksys 802.11B. Went between this and linksys, this being $20 cheaper. Bad choice. Router looks nice, but is inconsistent- can sometimes get to setup screen, other times have to powercycle 3x for it to work. Router has actually slowed down internet (even with only one device connected) by 2/3. I get 12 mbps directly off comcast modem, and when hardwired to the netgear only get 4mbps- I can understand a small drop,but cmon! Support is no help...standard troubleshooting from india...tells me its something on my end. Never again will I buy netgear...go linksys
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.
This product worked great at first but it has stopped working after just 2 months of regular use. The drive has not been moved AT ALL from my desk. Now all my data is lost and I'll have to make an entire new backup with the new drive. Hopefully I'll be able to get a NEW replacement (Seagate web site says replacements may be previously used, repaired drives). I am very disappointed with my purchase.
As stated by other reviewers before me, after the Firmware update the Wi-Fi is completely useless. It seldom works with my home network. It can be working fine one minute and no connection the next. It frequently says there is no signal and no available network even though it is in the same room as my Netgear wireless router. The customer support from Palm leaves MUCH to be desired. Their people can barely speak English (apparently a Call Center in India) and do not acknowledge that the connectivity issue is very common. They had me send in my Tungsten C that was less than 90 days old and they sent me a refurbished one. It had the EXACT same problem right out of the package. They are now sending me another one that will undoubtedly have the same trouble. It is a great pda as long as you don't want to use it for wireless. DONT BUY A TUNGSTEN C FOR THE WIRELESS!!!
I have the Savage background stand and expected this light stand to work well. The first time I opened it, a small piece of plastic fell off the bottom and the legs flapped around. Several of us tried to reinsert the plastic bit but no one could figure out how to get it back in and stabilize the legs. I'll look for something else.
This player is horrible or I think I have a defective one as it will not get past the first song of a brand new regular audio CD. The CD works fine in other players. It acts as if there is too much vibration about 1/2 way through the first track, repeatedly. It then proceeds to stop playing and print the word 'Oops'. All this while firmly placed on a solid non-moving surface. I am bringing it back to the store and trying out another model before I make the purchase for a suitable replacement. Also I am not pleased that the remote is the only way to control many functions and get LCD output. The remote is not wireless as one might assume based on the word 'remote' on the packaging. It is not the easiest player to insert and remove discs from as there is not much room for fingers to get a good grip around the disc. It does not come with an AC power adapter (many do not), however the battery life is advertised to be very good. It takes a standard 4.5 volt DC power source so using one of those multiple output AC adapters is probably a good option if you are considering using it in the home or office.
I ordered these 2 months ago and Amazon still does not have any in stock. It says that they are available in 24 hours but they have told me several times that they can't get any.
This is not a working product. I wasted my money and time. Emailed the seller to replace it no reply. Lesson not buy cheap items.
Two pieces of advice:1) For WD Passport hard drives this case is too big.2) This is a low quality case. Zipper failed just after two tries.
I tried to use this mouse with my Mac G4 and it is erratic and all over the desktop and therefore unusable. The driver install went all right, but after all looked good, a belated error message showed up that something was wrong with an extension. The pdf handbook that comes on the accompanying CD contains no useful info and does not provide info for fixes. It does indicate an address for tech support. I emailed tech support and received no answer.
Loved it for the 1st year - passworded it since my life (i.e. passwords were in it) Screen stopped working last week so I was unable to unlock it. I did a hard re-set as the company suggested eventhough I knew that I was going to loose everything that was already on it. Didn't work, now it won't do anything at all.
Bought this router some months ago to network two houses and all my laptops inside. Initial setup was a pain; had to reconfigure the LAN to work on the router's DHCP setup system. But once that was working all (Still) wasn't good.Unexpected network drops would occur at random times. We'd be sitting in the bedroom watching a movie streamed and the signal would just 'disapear'. No reasons, no explanations- just suddenly at 20% or less, and completely lost. Since there are only two of us in the house and she wasn't carrying pieces of shielding around, I'm fairly certain it was the hardware just futzing out. Mind you the AT&T; cheapo router was still broadcasting over it's network, so we just switched.Resetting the unit once it's lost signal is the only way to get it back up and running- which means reconfiguring the LAN to work on it and hoping it 'sticks'.The antenna isn't removeable; trying to get better signal is near impossible.For the price, it's nice- but I'd stick to G or Turbos instead.
Bought these for use when watching TV and the fixed angle of the ear cushions were not good for me and hurt my ears. I returned them.
These headphones have worked just as promised. At first I thought the fit was too loose, even with the biggest set of silicones, but they were in fact a perfect fit even with the smallest size. The problem was that I was used to the harder plastic fittings instead of the soft ones. the softer ones are lighter, and yet they still provide a perfect seal. Now for a small point:UPDATE: all of a sudden the headphones are acting up. The sound comes out garbled, sometimes with too much bass and no treble, other times with unbelievable distortion (it sounds as if the signal from the IPOD is being received via stellite and you can even hear R2D2-like sounds in the background!), and sometimes the bass and mids are heard but the vocals sound unbelievably distant. For those who are eager to point out the headphones have not been "broken in" yet, if I jiggle or twist the section of the cables where they meet, the sound will become normal depending on the twisting motion...as if there was a loose connection that suddenly gets fixed (bingo!). Has anybody else experienced this behavior with these headphones? I have had them for just 7 days!!UPDATE # 2Just visited V-Moda's website to arrange for a return/exchange. Incredibly, they have no telephone number listed, no contact e-mail listed, and the link to a "contact form" is dead. Oh, and Amazon is now selling them 10 dollars cheaper than when I bought them! I'm feeling really good about this purchase right now.UPDATE # 3Headphones died today. Same problem as the first defective pair I received. The area where the left and right cables meet is defective, and now sound only comes out from the left side, unless you jiggle the cable. These headphones were used about twice a week for 3 hours a day, and I don't jog, so they were not abused at all. For the price I expected more durability. And while we're at it, why don't they change that DECEPTIVE PRODUCT PICTURE already? The headphones are not ANYTHING like that color, they are yellow and black. Put an honest picture, V-moda!
LCD screen cover fell off within 30 days and the manufacturer refused to repair it under warranty. They say it is damaged and want to charge me $300 to fix it!The camera is absolutely spotless, no scratches, dents or any other marks and was not dropped.I've ordered a new lcd cover off the web for less than $10 and will glue it on myself.wcn
I bought the 4qrt and a 6qrt model both stainless and when I opened them and sat them side by side..they were both only 4qrts.. wow. talk about false advertisement.I filled both with 4qrts of water just to be sure.. and they were both full to the brim..so I Shipped the one that came in the 6qrt box back for a refund..which was easy as pie Ty amazon.now I'm getting an 8qrt one.so fill up your cookers with water makes sure you got what you paid for.a 4qrt should hold 4qrtsa 6qrt should hold 6Qrtsect ect..
DVD got stuck and would not come out!! Same problem as others!! Hope Yamaha recalls it. Over ninety days - not under warranty.
Great camera except that it has a tendency to lock up and not record the pictures taken. Tried multiple different memory cards with the same result. Finally tried to upgrade the firmware with the result that the camera completely died and is now useless. As my warranty has expired it will probably cost me several hundred dollars to get fixed. In contacting Nikon the refused to even reply with a solution as my residence was listed as others. In short avoid Nikon if you ever expect to need support as their main concern will be to turn you away to avoid responsibility.
... i'm not sure about the clicking noises, but HD has annoying hum. it's so annoying that i'm seriously thinking about spending money on another HD. not that i need more space, but i need more silence. i've had this HD for a week. hopefully it doesn't die before i get another HD.
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.
While the keyboard arrived quickly, it would not work correctly with the computer. It would work momentarily and then quit.
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.
I really like the look and price of the monitor, but it radiates a lot of heat that contributes to headache and eyestrain. Out of concern for my childrens health, i returned it.
in my looking at this I didn't think about the digital language VHS is different than Hi8 & because of this the Hi8 did not fit into this adapter.
I've had this printer for about one year. As many reviewers have said, it's heavy, but I leave it in one place and never move it. I only use the scanner and printing functions so I don't have any comments about the fax quality or capabilities. It works well enough.My one big complaint is that that you cannot use the other functions (at least the scanner) when you run out of any ink. I purchase the Canon brand ink tanks but the last magenta one I bought was apparently defective and the irritating thing was that I could not use the scanner until I purchased a new ink tank. Once the ink runs out you cannot do anything! I wish I had known this before I purchased it.I've also had loud clicking problems lately and will need to call the support center again. At least the support center folks are friendly. I kind of wish I kept my old printer and purchased with a cheap flatbed scanner instead. I've never had an all-in-one before so maybe that's why I've never experienced printer problems in the past.
I ordered this case for my G6 only to find out that both Canon and Amazon is wrongly indicating that this fits G6. Canon customer service apologized for the error on their website. They recommend a soft case (PSC-70) for this camera and Canon does not have a semi-hard custom case for G6.
I also had serious problems with this enclosure. I bought it because it was a nice looking enclosure. I put a 1TB Hitachi inside and it caused no end of trouble. The power pack is too weak for this drive. My hard drive IS NOT the problem. I would advise people to NOT buy this product. I am surprised as MacAlly usually has very excellent products.
Amazon advertises the tranmitter with the 120 GB Ipod Classic but it is not compatible.Amazon also shows it as Frequently Bought Together.The connections on top of the Ipod do not match those of the transmitter.
This charger did not work at all. Had to return it. Had to go to several stores locally to find one that would work for the DS Lite. We thought at first that the gaming system had died. Glad it was just a bad charger.
I purchased this cassette tape deck primarily to use in transferring music from cassette tapes to CDs. The one essential feature I needed was missing; it had no input for earphones. I returned the deck to Amazon.
I had problems twice with this item, and Amazon tried to replace it without success. First, the cradle did not fit the item properly. Then, the second unit I received had problems with the touch screen. When I wrote to Amazon about this, they said the problems with this product were "widespread." The product, if it works, would be great. I hope they fix whatever is wrong with it, but until then, buy at your own risk.
When I first got the 3D Pro (October 2005) I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. It had a lot of buttons (more than I needed) and it had all the features at a price thatw as well within my budget. I recommended it to all my friends and got at least 3 to buy it. About 6 months after he got it, the first of my friends to follow me started having trouble with rudder function and we just thought it was a problem with FS2004. Several attempts to recalibrate the joystick and reinstall FS2004 failed. We were at a loss because it was a brand new joystick. I first noticed my rudder function being compromised about a year after I got it but it was intermittent. I am now at the point (as of around February 2007) that the rudder function is so bad that I just don't fly anymore because the corrections required to keep the aircraft straight ahead are almost full inputs to the right. Yet another friend of mine purchased another Logitech model (I believe it's a Freedom) and less than 2 months after he got it, he is having rudder control problems as well. I have taken a look inside mine and I noticed that the internal mechanism of the twist axis is very frail looking and is of poor design. No wonder there is a problem. Joysticks come under a lot of pressure at times and their internals should reflect resistance to that. Not so here. My advice to potential buyers is to look elsewhere. While I don't expect the 'stick to last forever, there seems to be an inherent fault with this particular model. Good luck.
Like many of the other reviewers, I too was screwed by seagate. This drive worked great for about three months, just enough time to get it loaded up with important stuff. Last night when I tried to use it, the drive would not power up. No lights, nothing, totally dead. I have tried it on two different computers. It appears to be shot. I don't even want to take it back because I don't want a replacement for it, I want a different brand. That being said, I don't even know what to buy. This drive was a replacement for a Lacie that I had that also died after a year. Do any of these external hard drives work correctly?
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!
"Fits most mobile phones" - except of course a Blackberry. The jack is the wrong size and won't work with my phone. So after spending 15 minutes trying to get the thing out of the plastic packaging I realize it won't work for me. A big waste of time ordering it and now having to deal with returning it.
Similar experience to lots of recent reviewers. The picture looks great on this LCD TV but ONLY when it works!! The display of the TV showed vertical multi color stripes after 20 months of usage. First it was intermittent upon power up, then it just became permanent. Also had the clicking sound / turning off on it's own problem, but that one just last for a few months.This really makes me put samsung at the bottom of the list for any major appliances consideration.
Although nothing from MacAlly tells you this (neither their web site nor the photo nor the packaging), this is a right-handed mouse, which makes it useless for me.
I'm only posting this review to warn you that this is not a USB keyboard despite what it is labeled. DO NOT BUY if you need a USB keyboard.
Geforce 4 mx's our horrible, Nvidia using unversial drivers which leads to many complications and ATI is driver specific I recently just bought a ATI 9700 pro card and I have no problems with &quot;choppyness&quot; and just to add to the first review you have no clue what ur talking about being that the 9700 series is vastly superior to geforce mx series I just have to say that this card dominates any Geforce card out there no competition whatsoever I will never buy Geforce and I suggest everyone else should take my advice
I don't recommend these stickers. You would be better off purchasing stickers with both English and Russian.
I just replaced all Epson color cartridges. But I cannot print in any color. The printer is only one and a half years old. I would not recommend anyone to buy the EPSON printers or ink cartridges particularly the C84 which is an ink eater.
I do not recommend these headphones. Sure the sound is great, bit after owning these little buggers for a short while the wire started to short out. i had to use take to hole the wire in place near the jack for the ear pieces to work. If i didn't do that it stopped playing. I suggest you research more and buy something different.
The firmware is toast, everytime I turn it on it wants to do the whole initialization thing, then it doesn't pick up any channels during auto-scan, it will only record to one DVD format, although the box claims many. When you get it home, and after you wade through the nearly incomprehensible user's manual, that's when you find out about the DVD format thing. This is, no doubt about it, the worst ever consumer electronics product I've ever bought. I'd send it back, but that would deprive me of the pleasure of taking a hammer to it.
This product was purchased 10 months after comparison shopping and on line reviews. The picture was great until this weekend when I noticed vertical burn in lines whch approximate the boundaries of non-hd broadcasts. Samsung's tecnical department blithely notes such burn in is common and that it is never covered by warranty. The commercial hype by Samsung about their built in system to prevent burn in is just designed to sell the product as the technician admitted it does not really help. Samsung should be honest and let prospective purchasers know the real % of their sets which experience the problem. My friends have Panasonics which have never had the problem even after 3 years usage.
I needed a radio I could use to pickup a weak station next to a stong one. This one keep switching between stations. I returned it.
I am very disappointed in this product because it can not be used with my underwater camera, Sealife DC500.The web information led me to believe that this was the right lens.I no longer have the receipt so cannot return it.
This drive, while it works well and is reliable functionally, is cheaply made and does not hold up on daily use. Perhaps its virtue is its main drawback: to make it so small, it has to be made of not-so-durable materials.To me, its small size isn't worth the significant problem it has.
These do NOT fit in a 1999 Honda Civic Sedan front doors.You will have to cut about 1/4&#34; off the outer metal and make new holes. Not Pyles fualt.Installed with a 22wx4 RMS head unit, and the sound is weak.They quidkly distort when turned to semi-loud volume levels. A average volums, they are OK.I paired these whith Pyle 6x9's in the back. They rears sound decent.Perhaps I need more power, or my car acustics are sorry, but I'm not impressed at all.
I brought this product to replace the original battery that was completely dead. I believe that the ac adaptor that Dell makes is the source of the problem. The battery that I am using now will only charge up 16%. I had to buy two more in case I needed them as backup. This is very unacceptable and Dell needs to improve their product and need to think of the future and if they want repeating customers as well new customers. They need to improve their quality. I know I am using the right batteries and ac adaptors because they are recommended for Dell Latitude D600. I also purchased a charger that independently charge the batteries and the two spare batteries charge to 100%, but this battery will not charge all the way. I afraid to have the ac adaptor to charge these two batteries because they probably go brain dead as well. These batteries aren't cheap. I have two Game Boy Advances' and their batteries are still working since 2004. Why are Dell batteries not staying charge up and performing like any other battery? I am very disappointed. Dell needs to investigate and correct this oversight before it gets worse and start losing more customers.
This camera takes nice pictures but you will only have a few minutes to take them after charging the battery. About 10 minutes or so is all I could get out of a fully charged battery.I called Kodak about this problem, they walked me through the steps to make sure I was charging the battery correctly (how stupid do they think I am?). Then they told me there must be a problem with the charging dock. Took the dock back to the store and exchanged it for another one. Same problem! Called Kodak again, this time they tell me it must be a problem with the camera itself so back to the store to exchange the camera for another one. Same problem!I finally ended up taking it back, getting my money refunded and buying a comera from a different manufacturer.
This player was just the perfect gift for our first born. Her room had everything Disney Princess including a 19" TV and the DVD player(junk). We got so many compliments on the set but my guess is they spent more time on the appearance then the operation. Please read these reviews entirely before making a bad investment. After four months it stopped working. You can place a DVD in the player but it reads Disc Error... We can not get any movies or CD's to play. It seems as if they are programmed to malfunction after 90 days. I am now stuck with a $100 illusion of a dvd player. The Television was a great buy though.
about all you can say for this combo is it looks really attractive sitting on your desk... because that is about all it's going to do. when it works, it's awesome, however good luck getting it to work.mouse- large and clunky. the center wheel is awful. i draft on autocad and the wheel continually gets stuck in pan or zoom. extremely frustrating. the laser has difficulty registering on a lot of surfaces.keyboard- worst design ever. the volume controls are on the right hand side of the keyboard- exactly where any normal user would rest their hand. the mute button is extremely problematic. one user complained they couldn't access it- all i do is accidently hit it all the time. the keys are unresponsive and usually i have to reconnect the device about 3 to 4 times daily, which often takes up to 5 minutes to connect. on more than one occasion i have had to plug in an older mouse and keyboard to troubleshoot when this device simply shuts down. many of the other keys are located in unusual places and make day-to-day operating cumbersome. i use my computer on average 16-20 hours daily at school and this has caused me problems on more than one occasion. i would get rid of this and get something else, but i already spent too much money on it to throw it out.my advice is to wait for logitech to work out the kinks with the bluetooth system before you invest in this set-up.
I purchased this router in September 04. It never achieved the range Netgear advertises. Friends suspected this was due to my old home being constructed "differently" from homes now. Perhaps this is the case. But that doesn't explain why by early November (two months from the date of purchase), the router was consistently dropping the signal. Overall signal strength became unreliable. It would rise and fall from "very good" to "low" in a matter of minutes, despite the fact that the computer, router, and I (and even my cat) hadn't moved an inch.All in all, I wasn't impressed. I've switched to Linksys's comparable router, which has a strong signal in every room of my home. Fingers crossed I have no problems down the road with this one.
Had it for a week ,always overheated ,the cooling fan never functioned correctly. Mine was the third one returned to The Comp USA in Rochester NY this week. ( they could not tell me the problems with the others). Great concept..poor quality!
Read the forums at HP support before you even think of buying an HP printer. It's not an all-in-one. It's a 2 in one. It prints and copys but it won't scan. And if you look on those forums you'll see a whole host of people who can't get their various HP all in one's to scan.I have 2 and they worked fine unitl recently. Now all of a sudden the computer doesn't recognize the scanner portion of the thing. Everything else works great. Unfortunatly scanning is important when you run a business.
A decent visual aid, but not overly useful or easy to use for the price. I tried it but wouldn't recommend it.
I can concure with all the problems everyone here has attested to. I have taken it back for repair of the optical sensor twice and it still does not work all the time. Its software is really bad (speaking as a programmer). After more than one disappointing evening in which we could view a rented DVD, my wife is ready to through this out the window.
I have the OfficeJet 6110 All-in-One for just over a year. It worked well for several months and I was very pleased with the purchase. But when I bought a new HP desktop (my old one was also an HP desktop), problems started happening. It took me days and millions of phone calls, the problem still persists. Here's what I figured out in the process about HP products:1. HP's own printers and computers don't work together. Duplicate software get installed and conflict with each other.2. HP's printer support staff do NOT talk to the computer support staff. When software conflicts start--all HP software, one has to figure out on one's own where the problems are before calling them. Otherwise, while various technical support staff try to diagnose the problem, more problems will happen as various drivers get deleted and re-installed.3. Once an HP's software (my experience is mostly with HP printers) is installed, one can NOT get rid of it by uninstalling it. HP provides a "software cleanup utility", which must be run several times (with re-start in between) before actual de-install completes (if then). Often times, one has to manually get into various directories to delete folders. If one's desktop happens to be an HP as well, then good luck figuring out whether a particular HP folder should be deleted or kept. Sometimes one has to make changes in the registry in order to totally get rid of HP software. Hard to believe, but it's true.4. If you run into problems with this printer, don't call for support. And absolutely do not use their chat line (staffed by entry level technicians). Now and then I get a good HP support staff, but mostly they are reading over some generic manual on their end and give you adivce that is, at best, useless.
The device fails to read my 2GB Kingston SD card on Vista.I know there are some SD card issues on Vista, but the same 2GB SD card reads fine in an i-rocks reader attached to the same system.
I ordered this to go with the 80GB Zune that I got my kids for Christmas. Looks neat, but the funny thing is that it WILL NOT WORK WITH THE 80GB ZUNE. I had to return it.
When I tried one of these with my G4 Powerbook, the laptop wouldn't even turn on while the adapter was plugged in.
I purchased this lens and was initially very happy with it. However, within 30 days of light use I started to ge EE errors on my Nikon. So unfortunately I am not very happy with this purchase. I am looking at replacing it with a Nikon lense now.
We could not get the product to work consistently. It took several attempts to get it installed and then it stopped working.
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 purchased my ipod nano with an "incase" wallet-like case, which I really like. But I needed something that could protect the ipod when I work out since it is prone to scratching, so I purchased this iSee case by Contour thinking it would be a perfect solution. While it is on, it works very well in protecting the ipod. However, the trick is getting it off! The shell is comprised of two pieces that lock together and there is a hook on the bottom of one piece that says "open" on it. However, it is much too snug and does not want to come off. I suppose if you have indestructible fingernails you could get it off that way. As it is, I have to pry the sides until I finally can get it loose. The first time I tried it, my ipod went flying; luckily, it landed on a cushion! It wouldn't be a problem except that I prefer to use my other case when I have my nano in my purse. Also, I use my nano when I am driving by plugging it into a cable that transmits to my stereo via the lighter; but, the case doesn't allow the cable to fit tightly enough to stay in place. If you're looking for something that you want to be able to easily remove, I would keep looking. If you are content to leave it on, then this may be the one for you.
Apparently Sony's quality has taken a serious turn for the worst. These head phones broke just one week after I recieved them. I was folding them up and they snapped in half. If you need head phones to last more than one week, do not buy these.
I bought this about six months ago. Loved it. Used it just about every day. But now it is about to be junked, as the bottom is just a layer of thin neoprene with no support, and my computer is starting to fall through. There are strong webbing straps down from the handle -- but they stop just before the bottom, where the weight of the computer rests! There is strong orange piping around the sides -- but NOT under the bottom. It would have been so easy for the webbing to extend one more inch, and carry the weight of the computer. I can't understand why they built it this way. Very sad. But six months is not good enough for me, durability wise. I will be replacing it with another brand.
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
I agree with all the negative comments thus far and will make a comparison with a Kensington product for the M500 series hoping that the company follows with a similar T5 unit. With the exception of 1 issue, I loved the Kensington M515 hard case and assumed the Palm T5 case would be similar.The Kensington case had a rubberized coating that allowed a solid grip on the unit with very little finger pressure. This is a key feature for people working in process or production industries where gloves are used or climate conditions vary. The Palm case has a nice finish but is very slippery. Additionally, one has to fold the rear cover back away from the unit to remove the pen and power the unit on. Very annoying after using the Kensington (K) case, which allowed access to the card slot, pen, and power button when opened.I have the same complaints as others with rattling as well as concerns about marring the LCD with the memory card clips in the T5 case. The M515 slid securly into Kensington's design, which was all metal with fuzzy material on the inside to dampen shock. The K-case was smaller with no plastic inner sleeve like the Palm T5 case, which makes the unit too large for comfortable shirt pocket storage. The K-unit closed via a magnetic latch, so it would never wear out. The latch on the T5 is plastic and a little annoying to use becasue I have to think about which cover slides back to open: an arrow on the back cover provides direction.The only thing I didn't like about Kensington's unit was that the cover did not fold completely back behind itself. The M515 also had to be removed for synching but this did not bother me. I sincerely hope that Kensington Co. is working on a T5 case that's similar to the model released for the Palm M500 series units.
This has been the WORST piece of junk, barely works, the set up was awful, and the help line truly should be a SNL skit. I was on and off hold for 30 minutes with people who were just trying to sellme their extended warranty. Spoke to three people all were sales people no one ever came on the line to help me.
BE WARE. This product was designed specifically for use with TINY mp3 players like the ipod shuffle (which is, in my opinion, another ridiculous product) and is not much use for anything else. The cord is hardly a foot long. I had to return it immediately.
While originally worked fine, after only maybe 12 movies, the unit would not power up. The display would light dimly but the disc drawer would not eject. Eventually, the display went completely dark and the unit was pronounced dead. Bought another brand, for less money, and ended up with nicer features. This unit did not set it's own time nor did the remote work the TV controls as does the newer unit.
It is small and light weight, probably perfect for hikers. I think the battery is supposed to last 5-8hrs away from the car. The software is pretty versatile and it lets you do a lot. My biggest complaint is that it is very slow. I'll be typing in a name to help filter my destination choices, and if it is more than 5-10 miles away, it takes forever for it to show up. I end up not knowing if the destination (say McDonalds) doesn't exist nearby, or if I just spelled it wrong. Additionally when I pass up a turn I don't want to make, it goes into "Recalculating...". Then it finishes in time to tell me to turn right just as I'm driving through the intersection...."Recalculating..." again. I think she does it on purpose. This product would probably be fine for anyone who drives at half the speed limit.
This is a great concept and was delighted when I learned that I could get the Polaroid One Step camera. However, as of 2009 (next week!) the film will be discontinued. What good is the camera if you cannot get the film?I returned everything! Very disappointing as this was a gift for my husband for his birthday. O well.
Described as "brand new." Was likely reconditioned. Was not to original specifications. We build custom machinery and put a UPS on each machine. These units were scrapped out at the customer location (export) and replaced with APC units from authorized distributors. My bad for looking to save a buck.
Right now this product does not have a "resume" feature, which to me is a must for an MP3 player unless you only listen to short songs - and don't listen to spoken-word programs or books-via-MP3.
With all the great reviews I thought these buds would be the bomb. But instead they bombed. The best that I can say is 'tinny.' Tried different music, different devices, different bud sizes. Nothing helped. Did I get a bum pair or follow bum reviews?
Bought this for the men in the Training department to laminate checklists they fold into thirds. They used the thinnest envelopes and were happy with it until the spokes broke inside making it useless. They claim it was NOT Operator Error!
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.
I have been using V-Mode Vibe ( Gun Metal one ) for more than 2 years . I loved my V-Moda and now that its has wear and tear ( The Joints /Pins Ear buds , started loosing the isolation leading to some loose connection ) I wanted to try something else . I ordered this one , since it seemed to me good balance of price/quality . I really had a bad experience with this headphone. May be the one I got is faulty piece or so . The right channel is very weak and audio is imbalanced . I am returning it !
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.
I thought it was gonna be perfect little gift for a friend. But the pictures on it were totally blur. I wish I couldn' t get that one!
Do not buy a Buslink product unless you know you will never need customer support. They do not return e-mail, they have internimable phone hold times and they are unfeeling, unhelpful and cold in their enforcement of the letter of the law. Choose another company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its just sad..........guess I'm to blame for not researching reviews BEFORE I purchased one of these online as an early christmas present for myself.I'm in construction and spend long hours on the job. Some days the radio is the only thing that maintains my sanity, distracts me just enough to not mind being there so long.Don't get me wrong......I like the features.......was a hands down decision based on that. But now I have a radio that WILL NOT receive my favorite radio stations. Hardly receives any at all!!Not sure what I'm going to do with it........but right now Bosch gets a big thumbs down IMO.
The picture was so unclear that I packaged it right back up after about 10 minutes of use. I'll be returning this tomorrow and probably getting the Microsoft web cam instead. Horribleeee !!
I just purchased this product - it arrived but would not power up. Amazon very quickly sent a replacement, but it had the same problem. Very disappointing since I have other Xtreme products that are fantastic. Two dead units in a row does not inspire confidence about Xtreme's quality control. Trying Oppo next....
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.
This did not work with my external usb drive.Beware buying this product from antonline, as they have a poor return policy:Unfortunately, products with customer caused item, packaging or accessory damage; OR that are missing items, accessories or packaging; OR with activated software or intellectual property agreements; OR with missing packaging or accessories; OR that cannot be resold as new - exactly as you received the product are not eligible for return or refund.
Each page fits two DVD's: a pair of booklets/liner notes in plastic sleeves in front of the page, and the corresponding DVD's in protective pockets in the rear.But there is no place provided to store the DVD's cover art! The pocket for &quot;liner notes&quot; only fits the small insert that some (but by no means all) DVDs sometimes come with. If they had made the &quot;liner note&quot; pocket just a little larger, one could save the cover art.Until these sleeves are designed to save all the materials, they are just causing another storage problem. My advice? Wait for a redesign.
Earlier today I was attempting to install a Belkin Wireless Router at home. While doing the installation it came to the point where it would not connect to the internet. The set-up software instructed me to call technical support. When I called the number I got a nice lady who spoke very rough English. After many request for her to repeat herself, we finally got it to connect. However, it was moving extremely slow and the set up software did not give me an option to continue through on the set-up. My efforts to explain this to the lady were futile. She kept saying "but you are connected now, thank you." I finally gave up and played with it myself for about 15 minutes. After having no success, I called technical support again and this time got a nice man whom I also could not understand. After a few minutes of laboriously giving him all of my personal information again and then painstakingly going through the basics in my frustrating attempt to explain the problem, I finally gave up and went to the office to work. After that I tried to fax my question in writing to Belkin but the fax number on their website did not work.I am not a racist and have many multi-cultural friends; however, if you only speak English with a normal midwestern accent you will most likely have problems communicating with the technical support team which I presume is located in India.
This is way to much hassle to set up and use. I thought there was just a plug you put in your computer and it would work, but you have to plug into a receiver which plugs into a wall outlet. Not convenient at all. They also look and feel huge on your head. Better off buying a cheap pair of sennheisers with better sound quality.
Let me start by prefacing that I generally don't write negative reviews about products, actually I generally don't write reviews unless I have had a great experience with a product or a brand. However this has changed with these headphones which is a testament to how frustrating this experience has been. If some of you rethink your purchase because of my experience or if Monster actually decides to improve it's product build quality or after sales support then writing this review would be time well spent.I had purchased these headphones towards the end of November 2010 and received them in mid December 2010. I was excited to get my hands on the turbines as I had read many positive reviews (and ignored most of the negative reviews about the build quality). The left ear bud stopped working properly in mid Feb 2011. Yes that means that these lovely headphones broke down after less than 2 months of usage. Well manufacturing problems happen, components break down and life goes on. However it is the experience in trying to get service from Monster that takes the cake.I travel a fair bit so didn't get a chance to call customer service until the end of Feb 2011. I was sent an email and asked to provide some information to get the replacement process started. I filled that out and sent back the email promptly. Three days after sending the email I had not received a response from customer service. At that point I emailed again to follow up (a customer emailing to follow up on a customer service request as opposed to your company handling things in a timely manner, what a shock). I received a response the next day with an RMA number (It took Monster 4 days to reply to my email and provide an RMA number).I was traveling so couldn't mail back my headphones right away. But I did mail them in two weeks ago. Since then I have been waiting for a response from Monster. UK postal services puts the time it takes for a letter to get from UK to Netherlands at 5 days so they should have received the defective headphones by now. However they seem to have not received the headphones. Upon inquiring it was mentioned by Monster that it actually takes 2 extra days for mail to reach their warehouse after it gets to the post office in Netherlands (really 2 extra days???)A few things that stand out from this experience:a) Monster customer service puts the onus on the customer to be more active in the returns/replacement/after sale service process (not a good business process)b) Monster expects you to actually pay to ship back your defective products at your cost (I don't expect to pay a premium for a product that breaks after 2 months and expect to them pay more to ship it back so it can be replaced). Why do I as a customer have to suffer due to your incompetence in product design and quality control??c) Loss of use during the time you wait for the replacement. I am sure Monster is aware of the bad quality of their product (I mean you have to be if customers are complaining and sending in products for returns). If Monster isn't being proactive then its an even worse company to deal with as they are only interested in taking your money but not necessarily providing a quality product in return. A customer friendly process would be to send in a prepaid envelope that the customer can use to return the product and also send in the replacement to minimize the loss of use. As it stands I have only been able to properly use the product for 2 months in the last 4 month time frame.Rest assured this would be the last product that I buy from Monster. Their bad product quality and lack of care for the customer experience has turned me away from this company for good.
The battery wouldn't accept a charge. I returned it to the seller to an address he provided. I heard nothing and had to email several times and finally complain via Amazon to get a refund- which I'm told by seller has been made, but I haven't seen it on my credit card statement yet.
This coby digital picture key chain was the most usless product that I have ever bought. After spending hours trying to download the software to place pictures on the keychain for my mother for a cristmass gift I had to consult a computer expert before we both agreed the product and software do not work. coby should contact every customer who purchased this usless produce to apologize for wasting their valuable time. Never again would I buy a coby anything.
I mean what do you expect in a $10 shortwave radio? Not much.Edited: The radio is now selling for almost $30. This is ludicrous. DO NOT BUY THIS RADIO AT THIS PRICE.I haven't used mine a lot, so it hasn't worn out like those of other reviewers, but it's obviously cheaply made. The outside edge of the off-center tuning knob grates on the case (I guess I could take a knife to the case). The buttons are flimsy. It just screams CHEAP.Performance figures are weak. It has a problem with images, stations from one place on the dial appearing on another.If all you want to spend is $10 I suppose this radio is as good as any in that price range, but I question what good you'd get from a radio of this quality, particularly with the reports of it breaking easily. Maybe you could find something at a thrift store. I can't think off hand, of any shortwave receiver I could recommend in this price range.For $20, you can get theKaito WRX-911 AM/FM Shortwave Radio, Bluewhich is a much better radio both in construction and performance. That one isn't a throwaway like the Coby.
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 only got a strong signal with 2 Macs for about 10' with the Netgear MR 814. Also Netgear does not provide the 24/7 tollfree tech support they advertise if you have an Apple setup. I cannot recommend this for folks with Macs who want to share a Cable connection.
I used to use TY all the time, perfect. Then they became ty jvc. My last batch were solid coasters, the computer would not read them after burning 80% of the time. There are some internet discussions about this. And these were the premium ones[...]
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 found this cd-rw to install very easily, and it was very well priced, but I just could not use any disks that were 1x-16x or 1x-12x compatible, and that is baisically all you can find out there. I have hundreds of extra disks lying around that do not work with this drive. Error message after error message and ruined cd after ruined cd, I am returning this piece of junk and spending the extra hundred like i should have in the first place.
Do not purchase this hard drive. It has known problems of not working properly (especially if you have to power it down). Seagate wanted $1,400 for us to send it to them to fix the "known" problem.
Using the computer all day, I am very picky, so this review may not be for everyone. The wireless portion seems to work well - only a slight lag. The mouse is very heavy, and after moving it around constantly you being to feel it in a an hour or so. Lastly, who doesn't snack while they work. The matte black finish on the mouse stains immediately - potato chips being the worse culprit.
I purchased this product using recommendations on the Amazon.com site. Upon receiving this product I proceeded to plug in a drive and connect the USB. Discovering that I was receiving no power I proceeded to double-check all of the connections. After about 10 seconds the smell of burning wire caused me to frantically unplug everything as quickly as possible. The power supply began to smoke and spark.. this of course was the end of use of this product. NOW.. returning this product was phase 2 of the nightmare. After waiting 3 to 4 business days for the RMA to be approved just so I was "allowed" to return the product I had to rummage through the return instructions to get the packing and labeling details correct.. and of course it had to be returned within 10 days of the RMA or they would not accept the package or reimburse me. They of course do not reimburse for shipping and they charge an 18% return fee.. SO in summary, it cost me about 15 dollars in shipping for this $25 part which worked for all of about 1 1/2 minutes.! Calculating my time and effort I took a huge loss. Don't waste your time or effort buying this product.. I replaced it with a cables to go version of the same type with NO problems what so ever. You definitely get what you pay for with this piece of ^%$.
I liked the price, only about $11 but the $8.98 shipping made it less of a deal. I still purchased it only to have it arrive defective. When you look closely, one of the pins is out of position so you get no sound from the left channel. I emailed Discount Jungle. I got the "send it back including all packing, manuals, description of problem", etc. For a $11 cable??? Well, I simply threw this in the trash and bought the Pioneer version. $30 but shipped free and it is very high quality. Take my advise and stay away from this product and what I believe was less than superior customer service.
I won this TV in a raffle... so it was FREE... (technically it cost me $1.00). It's worth that, but not much more...sound quality is terrible and the picture is fuzzy. Black colors look more like browns.The price seems really high given how much flat screens have come down. It's basically the size of a computer monitor and is almost $400!I'd recommend you keep looking.
Not impressed. Charged fine but the adapter to my iPAQ was not secure at all. Any slight motion of the cable and the pda lost connection to my computer. So, unless you plan on not bumping your cable or ipaq EVER while syncing, i'd steer away from this. Also ran into power issues with the iConcepts cradle.
The headset had a lot noise in them and unless you were directly in front of the set it was hard to hear. I may of gotten a bad set. I know the rca set I have a sony set a friend has are both as clear as a bell you don't have the interference at all.
I bought two of these in a three month span and finally gave up and bought a Belkin Connect N150.I love the design of the Netgear WGR614 but if it's not reliable, the looks hardly matter. I googled this item and learned it has a history of drops and many sites discussed a fix of zero-ing out a default five-second setting to keep the connection alive. The only problem is,, that setting only works if your ISP requires you to login to your connection. I don't know about other ISPs or countries but in the US, neither Comcast nor AT&T; require you to login to your broadband connection -- it's "always on" which is one of the benefits of broadband. SO in the Netgear setup, the five-second setting doesn't even appear if you answer that a login is not required.For whatever reason, the Netgear WGR614 would randomly drop the Internet connection. After buying s second one that dropped even more frequently than the first, I gave up and went with a Belkin.
I called Bose to find out what the output of their Companion 2 series II multimedia speakers is and she tells me they don't have such information, that they go by the square foot area. This is really funny because I thought I was asking about a carpet and not speakers.I have never heard of speakers that don't have PMPO or RMS output!!!
Beware of Linksys and the WAP54G. They advertise that the WAP54G supports WPA security, but it only supports WPA in certain modes. Also, my experience is that Linksys technical support is substandard. I urge caution. There are other, better vendors out there.
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.
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.
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.
I did not like this product whatsoever, I am surprised my old infinity 12 yrs old speakers sounded much much better than this set. The bass sucks. I expected much better but u get what u pay for. This set doesn't work for metalcore . For dubstep they might be ok but they aren't loud at all .
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.
When I first set this up it performed perfectly - picture is great, I bought it for DVD play back and use a PC for doing just that; you can't beat XGA DVD play back using a PC. (well you couldn't at the time anyway, but you can buy HD DVD players now which should do just as well). 2 months later it kept shutting down with the Lamp Fail indicator lit. I phoned HP and after a few calls they sent a new lamp with little fuss, cheers HP! But the new lamp had some sort of problem and it produced bright patches on the screen (the kind I didn't want - by the way HP I don't think ANY of your users would be stupid enough to NOT try projecting a different image, DUH). After another couple of calls HP sent a second replacement lamp, cheers again. Everything was fine for a few months, but now the main cooling fan has failed, so the thing overheats and shuts down. I couldn't resist the temptation and opened the unit up (its just a bloody $5 fan crippling my $2000 projector):THE GUTS ARE ALL BENQ! This projector appears to be a rebadged BENQ projector. Only thing is that BENQ's equivalent is only 1700 lumens / 200W lamp. HPs is 2000 lumens / 250W lamp. Is my HP fitted with an overpowered lamp perhaps? Did HP decide to squeeze too much from their (ahem... i mean, BENQs, or do I really mean ACERs?) design?Conclusion:This projector looks and feels like HP - but does it last like HP? I might be the unlucky one.
This product does not seat properly into Express card slots. As a result this adapter frequently dislodges causing network disconnects.
I have a 15,000 track, 23GB library of MP3 files. I got this thing yesterday and everything seemed to be going ok. However, after 10,054 files, the player neglects to write anything further to its hard drive. The controlling program on the computer, PlayCenter 3, shows that it is writing to the player but nothing is actually being written. I now have about 16,322MB of music on the drive. There is 21,811MB of free space! But the player won't use it! I was hoping that Creative would have gotten the bugs out of their product by now. I have a 20GB USB model from a couple of years ago that had similar problems as well as crashing itself, the USB port, and PlayCenter 2. It appears that they still haven't addressed their problems.If you read glowing recommendations about this product, they just haven't accumulated enough files yet. Their problems await the growth of their library. Absolutely cannot recommend this product!!
This microcassette recorder was very inexpensive, and I definitely got what a paid for. Construction quality feels cheap, but most importantly, the sound quality is awful. I thought perhaps the tapes I ordered were the problem, and ordered higher quality tapes. It made no difference.Don't waste your money on this product. I gave it to my daughter to use as a toy, as it is usless to me. I would not recommend.
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 have these on my 18" Toshiba TV and I like to turn them off at night because the on-light is too bright. However, the knob requires a pair of pliers to operate. Otherwise, I think they are excellent quality speakers.
People, do NOT waste your money on this DVD player. It worked decently for about 9 months, then died completely. It fails to recognize any disc whatsoever. Before dying, it was extremely sensitive and very glitchy, plus it would shut itself off if you had it paused for over 3 minutes, and then not remember where the film left off. This is an absolutely TERRIBLE player and I'm sure you can get something more reliable for much cheaper.
This printer has trouble feeding itself. Pages often need to be pushed in, which becomes a chore. Not reccomended.
This is a basic joystick, it has worked fine so far (just a few uses), but I cannot recommend it. If I was a die-hard flight simulator player I would not be very happy with the quality vs. price, and would definitely go higher-end.
Thanks for the fast delivery, however, once installed in my laptop the battery only lasted a short time, @ 3 days, and it will not accept a charge.
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.
This unit lasted about 3 months before it abruptly stopped working. Kudos to iRiver for replacing it with no questions asked, however the replacement unit broke after 2 months. The power button simply stopped working.The sound is good quality, toggle fairly easy to manage, but why bother spending $$ on something that lasts a couple of months. No wonder why Apple does so well with those i-pods.
This is a poorly made after market product and it is a total rip off. The hard drive and extra battery pack extrudes from the back of your PSP making it bulkier. Because of this bulk the UMD slot gets stuck when trying to open it. The fittings for the HD do not fit snugly into the PSP backing so it easily comes off. When it does come off the very fragile paper backing of the HD is exposed to damage. (There is also a warning on this paper backing letting you know your warranty is void if it is removed.) The cable that connects from the HD to the PSP requires that your card slot remain open at all times and exposes it to wear and damage. The battery pack IS twice as big but it can only be charged by connecting the charging wire to the PSP, you can not use the battery pack adapter.Don't waste your money on this product. The extra memory doesn't make it worth all of the other inconveniences that come along with it. It also costs about as much as a brand new PSP. Hopefully I can sell mine.
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 was very disappointed in this product, and returned it. Thekeyboard you had to poke at, was very cumbersome. Also, the organizerwas poorly laid out. It was almost unusable. I had to remove the software to sync-up my pager. The Palm III was only $30 more, and does tons more.
I bought my first Coby keychain in Oct. of 2007 to load with pictures of our new granddaughter so that I could show them to other family members I was going to visit in another state. After looking at what was in the keychain, I flew to AZ and showed the pics to our daughter & her family. The next day, she wanted to see the pics again. This time, the unit would not turn on. Later it came on with a blue screen.Upon returning to WA I reloaded the keychain, charged the battery for 24 hours (the charging indicator just flashes and didn't show the amount of charge). After that, the unit worked once, then the blue screen. Another time it blew out all the pics I'd entered, but left the two it came with intact. Another time it had many of my pics with tears and missing pixels in the display.Thinking I had a one-in-a-million defect, I returned the unit and took a refund - the store had no more in stock. But I liked the idea so I ordered 6 more for gifts for family members.Now, four months later, one failed almost immediately and was returned for refund. Two more failed within a month but were not returned to me so I don't know what garbage can they ended up in. Of the other three gifts, when I ask about them I get responses like, "Gee, Dad, I haven't had time to load mine up yet." Kids!In summary, out of seven units I bought, four failed within the first month and I don't know what has happened to the other three.One final word, the software that came with it was slow and clumsy to use. It wouldn't even run on one Windows XP machine, even though it ran on my machine which uses the same version of Windows.Coby 1.5-Inch Digital Photo Keychain (White)
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!!!
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 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.
This just did not work for my colleague. She couldn't get it to stay on or in her ear at the same time. She tried the different ear buds and that didn't help. I think the fact it is corded naturally adds weight to the outside of the unit, thus making it prone to falling off the ear. I returned it for refund and have now ordered an over the head style corded headset for her. Hope you have a better experience.
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 sound is fine, and the ear buds are comfortable. The wires are thin compared to other ear buds, and are prone to tangling. I spend several minutes untangling the wires every time I pull them out of my back. That gets irritating after a few times.
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.
I ordered a CB (27 Mhz) antenna not a 26-30 Mhz adjustable antenna. I tried to adjust the antenna (cut/extend)but the SWR was so bad on ch 1 & Ch 40 I could tell based on the provided instructions what to do, cut or extend. I purchased a Radio Shack antenna instead and the steel antenna was easy to adjust. I liked the reviews on the Wilson 'Little Wil' and how the antenna looked but it should have been close to the frequency or at least adjustable without cutting steel. The instructions says "the whip is generally longer than necessary for ch 1-40" and "if you have an SWR meter". You will NEED an SWR meter (I have one)and something to cut steel in 1/4 sections until you get it right. I use to cut steel whips in the old days when they were over 100 inches in length but a loaded whip? This antenna was so bad I could hardly receive any local traffic on nearby I95 let along transmit. Maybe I got a bad antenna.
I've had nothing but trouble with this system since I got it in June'02. First the receiver wouldn't output video on the video2 port. Service seemed really helpful and responsive at first, they replaced the receiver. Then I tried to play CDs on the DVD player. Nothing but skipping and errors. Support tried to blame it on the CDs, but these were new store bought CDs. Support recommended I take it to an authorized repair facility which I did. After 1-1/2 months, it's still there! They found the problem but JBL won't send them the parts. It's still under warranty!! In 5 months after purchasing this system, I haven't been able to enjoy it. System's initial setup is easy, but is very complex in functionality.
It worked for about 2 weeks on my Inspiron (XP), but then wouldn't be recognized. I tried downloading the driver from IO Gear, but no luck.
Well, it was a so so TV for a year. Died on the 13th month. LG wants me to ship back the LCD to them and pay a $99 Diag. fee first. They will then tell me how much it will be to repair. Can you say.... NO WAY.On to a TV that will last a little longer than 13 months.
An awful product that will disappoint. I will never buy Philips again.
I have a Canon Rebel digital camera. I usually only use one filter, a UV mainly as a lens protector.If you don't give these a twist every once in awhile, they will get frozen to your lens.I found this out many years ago after my filter got cracked and I had to replace it. I finally got it to loosen after wrapping a large rubber band around it for grip and was able to replace it.A couple of months ago I noticed some smudges on my filter and decided to pull it off to give it a good cleaning. Once again, it was frozen in place. I was at the time in process of ordering some lens cap holders for the camera from Amazon and ran across these filter wrenches. They were inexpensive so I thought I would give them a try, a little more professional I felt than my old rubber band trick.I was excited when they arrived and immediately put them to work getting my frozen filter off of my Canon lens.I was very disapointed. Even though they have an inside ridged ring to wrap around the filter, they were inadequate to get enough grip to loosen the filter. After several attempts I finally went off in search of a large rubber band, which once again worked.So these wrenches now reside in my camera bag, along with my large rubber band, which I am sure will come out first before the wrenches.But for now, I am giving the filter and occasional twist so I may not need either one a long time!
I got this software because MS Streets and Trips for PocketPC did not deliver on its promise, and Mapopolis is excellent, but very expensive software.I cannot believe that Delorme has released a software of this poor quality. Its amature at best, an alpha release if at all.What bothered me:1) Map creation on the PC took too long - almost 15 min for an area about half the size of NJ. Maps created are huge too, but that's ok.2) This software fails to even load the PC generated map - I tried to coax it to load a map of entire NJ and NY states and it choked.3) Once you get to load the map, good luck finding landmarks. I tried to find World Trade Center, Empire State Bldg etc. which are obvious landmarks recognized by other software and this one has no clue where they are. Not only this, it cannot even find the building I work in when I give it the exact US mail address!4) GPS functionality is good. Map resolution is good. But if you want to move (pan) the map around its awefully slow. Mapopolis is blazing fast at this. I had to figure out how to zoom in and out as well - not intuitive and not very good at all.5) Tracking - this one beats me. The thing does not keep track of your vehicle on the map while tracking. It knows where u r since its telling u about the distance to the next turn etc., but I cannot see the red dot on the screen moving (at a very appropriately zoomed in level). There might be a way around this, but if I have to spend time to figure out such basic features, this is not worth my money.6) Voice prompts are weak, I have to strain to hear and understand what its saying. Directions are mostly way off as well.7) Does not recalculate the route, and when u press the recalculate button, it takes for ever. You can get lost more while its recalculating and ofcourse the generated directions are no good now since you are several miles from the place when u hit the recalculate button!8) Map generation in general is extremely slow. Took about 5 minutes to generate a route of about 10 miles. Mapopolis takes about 30 sec to do this in the demo version.For the money wasted, I do not regret my purchase, if only for the learning experience!
Amazon uses the company which is very irresponsible in shipping the TV. The package box for the one I got was crashed and Amozon refused to replace it. When I have the problem with this new TV Amazon kick the ball to the manufacture. The manufacture sent me to local service people. Local service charges several hundred $ for in house inspection.
The Radio it's self is ok but the built in FM modulator is the worst thing i have ever tried. i installed the radio right before a road trip and i spent the entire trip changing radio stations trying to keep the sat radio listenable. was a dangerous item to have since i was paying more attention to changing the stations on my car radio to find on that it would play on. stay away unless your radio has an aux input, if yours does then the radio is fine works great and great price.SIRIUS SV3-TK1 Stratus Plug-and-Play Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit
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.
This system is almost worthless. The batteries fir poorly and though the indicator says charged, once in the cams, the charge reading was 25%. Third time tried, it didn't work at all. Don't scrimp. Get your chargers from the company that produced your cam.
I bought this light stand to hold my 12" disco ball and motor, attached by a clamp. I was attracted to the rounded bar at the top, and the support arms.When the package came, the box was all torn up, which isn't necessarily Odyssey's fault, but the postal service. However, it was a bad omen: When I started to put the stand together, pieces fell out and apart left and right. Many of the knobs to tighten the stand were bent, and didn't fit in their holes. Now, if I try to attach any weight to the crossbar, it will collapse. So it's basically useless.Additionally, the support pole you insert in the T-bar has only one hole at the very bottom. Not only was this hole not the same size as the one on the outer pole (so you couldn't put the safety pin all the way through), if you want the safety pin in it is has to be at it's full 12 foot height. I don't know about you, but not all rooms I play as a DJ have a 12 foot or higher ceiling. Whether this was just a manufacturer's error with the holes, or I'm an idiot, the instructions (all 4 steps of them and one picture) are of no help.I tried calling the customer service and reached a rep, but he only sent me pictures of how it should look put together. Great. I know how it should look put together, I saw the picture online. (He also added, "Please contact me if this doesn't help." It didn't. I contacted him again. No reply in the week since.)What a waste of money. I'd rather spend more money on a product that actually fits together and supports the weight.Odyssey has lost me as a customer for good.
This is the worst printer I've ever owned. From day one we couldn't get it to print wirelessly. Only from a Mac, not the XP or Vista machine. After over a week with tech support we gave up, plugged it into a wireless router and managed to get it to work. Their tech support is miserable. There have been many paper jams, and it uses up the ink fast.Seven months later it quits working, the ethernet interface with the router went out. In my local, the tech support is now through a 900 number that charges $1.99 a minute - even though it's under warranty. And they say on their web site they are proud of their support? Proud at how much they rip you off for. With that type of service I will never buy another Brother product. Tech support will cost more than to replace it. But I will be replacing it with another brand.
I bought is so that I could take my ipod anywhere and have music just in case.I was the in highlands, the ipod with the itrip were right next to the stereo antena and the reception was scratchy.I recommend getting additional sets of stereo cables to connect to an auxiliary source, far better sound quality wihout any fuzz.
I did a little research on this product after my childrens' quit working in the first few months of use. I contacted K Group Industries who I believe manufactures these. They are located in Miami Florida. They are sending me new adaptors, which supposedly will fix the problem. They didn't ask for receipts at all. Their number is 305-576-3339. Hope this helps everyone.
This drive worked beutifully in the first 10 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.
I. Impossible to be acceptably used to scan documents to .pdf.a) If you scan from Adobe Acrobat Standard, you cannot stop the HP driver from cutting out parts of the image it considers negligible;b) If you scan from Adobe Acrobat Standard, all colors will be grey;c) If you scan from HP Director, files will be 4 times the normal size (e.g. 3 Mb file with Adobe Acrobat Standard, 12 Mb with HP Director; no way to downsize it).
Adorama One (1)Pint (16 oz.)Plastic Graduate Beaker. Received this item with the base broken off. NO broken parts in shipping container. Item was broken before being shipped. Quite dissatisfied with cheap Chinese-made quality. You should be ashamed to have your good name associated with junky products! I recommend sending them back to the distributor and getting your money back!
this item is great! seller sent it quickly and it works THIS IS WHAT I THOUGHT WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT, THIS ITEM FAILED AFTER A SHORT TIME. SAD THAT THIS HAPPENED, WILL TRY TO CONTACT SELLER.
So far the only feature of this product that has worked is the 90 day warranty!! The first day I used the player it worked great (about 4 hours). Tried to turn it on the next day, and it wouldn't come on. Did the battery out-in thing to reboot. That worked twice. The 3rd time it would not power on, no matter how many times I rebooted. There is a firmware update on the company website, but that didn't seem to make any difference. I am now waiting for my replacement unit from the company.On the upside, the sound quality was great, I found the display and menus easy to read and navigate, and the design is nice. Reading through the other reviews, there seems to be some all or nothing going on with the product quality. I'm really hoping my new unit is problem free.I guess for the low price, it may be worth the gamble, especially if you are willing to (potentially) wait through the warranty-replacement process to actually end up with a working player.
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.
Not only is this a piece of garbage, but unfortunately I bought 2.The best part is that although they were shipped together the seller still charged me separate shipping charges. Do not buy from this ........"Apple iPod Travel Charger for Nano, 5G iPod with Video, 4G, 3G, Mini, Photo and U2"Sold by: BargainCell
The support ring broke the first time I used it. Fortunately for us, it broke immediately after we installed it. We had bolted it to the studs, bolted to the television and then we moved it around to check the articulation. The ring around the main tube may have been cast aluminum or some other light alloy but it should have been steel. It broke in half immediately but fortunately we were ready to catch the television.It was a pretty important part that failed, you'd assume that they'd have engineered it correctly or at least tested it to see what the failure weight was. Unfortunately I had purchased this mount several months before I actually used it so I didn't even try to enforce a warranty.
The EX1011 acceptance of JPEGs are random so you'll spend lots of time discarding JPEGs that won't show and you won't be able to show all the pictures you want. Support - how about chat support that averages five minutes between responses? This is probably the worse product from the least supportive company that I have ever bought. Look for another manufacturer!
My biggest qualm is that since I upgraded the firmware to my DI-524 at the D-Link website, I have experienced random restarts from this router. Additionally, it requires a reset everytime you make a change to its configuration. This is extremely annoying, especially having had a router that never had to do that (LinkSys WRT54G.) I normally used this DI-524 in case I needed wireless from the LAN in a hotel. I had to pull this router out since I hosed my LinkSys from being too inquisitive with third party firmwares. D-Link has truly shown me how much I'm missing from my LinkSys WRT54G and so with that, I'm going to grab another LinkSys router. Some of you may not even care about the firmware factor, but if you do like to keep your routers up to date, and you're an advanced user, please don't buy this. Save your money and get a LinkSys.
please search and read "bug" information online and take the information seriouslyworks well at firstI have owned mine for five months and have only used it to print several pages a day or soalignment and function button problems begin that cannot be correctedI repeat- please search and read "bug" information online!this printer has become useless to meI'm replacing it and hoping for a refund from the company
80% of the time the pictures from this camera are blurry - even with the 2 types of stabilization. I am an avid picture taker (approx 400 per month) - and my previous Kodak camera was 100 times better than this camera. The controls are hard to use on this Stylus. Taking pictures of Holiday lights downtown on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, you might as well forget it (BLURRY - BLURRY - BLURRY). Guess I should of went ultra professional and set up a tri-pod and lights just to get these seemingly simple pictures. I will never buy another Olympus product.
For the first two weeks, this thing worked great. Then all of the sudden, it just completely stopped working. I ditched the packaging, so I have no idea if I can return this thing. If you buy this, keep your packaging in case it needs to be returned.
The first item came in with missing parts - no faceplate and no side wings.The second one they sent me, had all the parts, but the face plate tabs that keep it attached to the pocket were broken and the faceplate would not stay attached.Extremely poor quality. Ended up returning both of them.
Decent treble and highs, absolutely no base. If you are looking for something cheap and cheerful fine, otherwise, would recommend senheisers running headphones for much better performance.
I am yet to receive this item that I ordered on November 10. There is no way to contact the company or there is not a tracking number or phone number to reach anyone regarding this product. This item was added to my credit card on November 10 and it is now Dec. 12, 2008 with no merchandise or credit back to my account. I would never use this company again. They have not responded to any of my emails (which is the only way to contact them). Please don't anyone order from this company. I am still waiting for my $105.99 to be credited back to my account. I think this company is falsely advertising.
returned product was not satisfied with product, customer service of amazon sucked, would have been easier to purchase at a regular store the traditional way will think twice before using amazon again. I was charged shipping and handling twice which cost me $16.00, otherwise I could of returned the item free of charge. I had never used Amazon before I thought I might try it. What a disappiontment.
Purchased this radio and it worked only two days. I believe that this brand is of poor quality, so do not buy Coby brand items. On two occasions I had to discard products in this brand.
This thing is great for music and video. It does all it says. However, it does scratch like crazy. This will be a problem when the video window gets too scratched to be viewed well. I bought this for the video, so to me it is not something I can rate highly. Apple needs to put a little money into a better plastic face for this thing and then it would be just about perfect. As it stands, it is not acceptable. Go see one of these on display in a store and compare it to cheaper units. They are not going to be scratched, but this is. Try it yourself before you buy. I would wait until Apple fixes this before you buy. They have a class action against them for the Nano and it's cheap cover. They should have used better materials in this product. Obviously they have decided they can get away with this shoddy material. I think there will be another class action for this. Don't think Apple will try to get away with ignoring a problem and then be forced to fix it after a lawsuit? How about the battery issues they are having to own up to on previous iPods. They knew they were wrong and they tried to fight it, now they are having to replace/ pay for batteries. If you have to buy this now, DON'T use it until you have a protective cover. So far you won't find a cover that fits the video version in most stores. I'm buying a $25 invisible shield for mine from an online vendor. Apple should have built it better, charged $25 more and made this product a catch instead of a scratch.
These headphones were pretty good for almost everyday use for about 8 months. After putting them on one morning, after no previous damage done to them, only a small amount of sound would come out of them. I would have to move around plug side of the cord and hold it in a specific spot to have the sound work properly (which makes them useless).
Great display, somewhat slow redraw. Menu's need a lot of work, not very intuitive.Car mount speaker failed after two weeks. Fuze not user replaceable. Mount not very well designed.Buy this unit for graphics, but that is all.This unit was put on the market before all the bugs were worked out.Garmin should know better, I had problems with a Garmin Marine GPS I ordered several years ago.Producing a quality product for initial release should have a higher priority at Garmin.Wait to buy if you can. Maybe they will correct the initial flaws.
These were replacements for a pair of Koss headphones that broke. I went overboard ensuring the same thing didn't happen here and bought the Panzer tank of headphones. These things sound *really* nice, but they have two problems.- As said many times, they are extremely heavy. Between the weight of the phones and the excellent seal that they create on my ears I can hear and feel my pulse beating in my head. It's actually very distracting after the novelty wears off. Also, I can feel the central bar on top of my head; the phones are so heavy I feel it weighing more and more until I have to take them off.- To listen to these phones on a computer or ipod you need the adapter. If you jiggle the adapter at all you get feedback crackling. I haven't had a stereo in almost a decade, so every time I use these I have to tiptoe around the connector. I work in a loud environment and this makes these phones more trouble than they're worth.So if you are a cheap audiophile, go for it. Sound is great on these, and they are quieter than my "noise-cancelling" headphones. But for iPod/mp3 players they are nearly useless. You spend so much time worrying about touching the connector .... Even plugged into my laptop at work I have to pay attention to how my wrist moves the cord to avoid crackling.As I write this my head is starting to hurt and my pulse is pounding in my head again. Lame sauce. I'm going to replace these.
This is a product for a very knowledgable graphics user. I am new to photo shop and thought this would be a good product to use as an interphase...NO WAY!! It is way over my head and after about 4 hours of failure I packed it up and sent it back to Amazon. Thanks for the quick return.. Amazon is great about these things
I bought 2 of these radios from " the deep discount" and both were defective beyond repair. Unfortunately for me since I did not have the radios tested before the return window expired, I got stuck with this junk. BEWARE WHEN BUYING FROM THIS RETAILER, they seem to be selling "factory rejects".
I ordered TWO High Capacity toner cartridges (yellow and cyan). On both i checked their drop down selection feature to be sure i was getting the right one for my printer. There info said YES . Well they were WRONG. Both cartridges were NOT for my printer and i had a NIGHTMARE for two weeks trying to figure out the problem and they kept assuring that it was correct. My printer kept giving me a message that my printer did not support the cartridge. Finally Xerox confirmed that the cartridge was the WRONG one. So i go back to their page on Amazon and put in both cartridge numbers just to test it and it say BOTH are correct. SHEESH.. what a wasted two weeks with clients waiting for work. I would not trust buying from TonerGalore ever again.
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.
This DVD has some problems: (1) extremely annoying continuous noise during operation, (2) big, bulky remote control, and (3) the unit itself looks unfashionable. I will be probably returning it.
The strap provides good comfort on the shoulder, however it is loosely fixed and will shift easily down the strap. If it had a rubberized sheath it would hold up better.
This is definitely the worst mouse I have ever purchased. I just bought this in March of 2005 and have had nothing but problems with it!!! It's nothing more than a true pain in the neck so I would advise against buying this item.
If you have a case for your iPod, as most people who care to protect their valuables does, it is nearly impossible to use this product. Why do the designers of these things always assume you want it to protrude rigidly from your iPod? A cable option would be nice! It does work fairly well as a receiever though, so I gave it 2 stars.
First of all, I am an amateur photographer. I do, however, have years of experience shooting 35mm SLR photographs. My favorite camera, which I still own was my old reliable Nikon FE. I have recently made the change to digital photography. Having loved my old FE and having confidence in Nikon, I bought a Nikon D80. Up to now, I haven't really gotten into the meat of the camera, so to speak. I've mainly been playing with shooting photos from the full green auto mode, while I read up on the many other features of the camera. I am extremely disappointed in the flash photos using the full auto mode and onboard flash. They are all underexposed and very dark. I sent an email to Nikon's technical support, along with some photo samples. The technician agreed that the photos were underexposed. However, he told me that he felt the camera was working properly. Remember now, these were fully auto mode photos. There was no operator error, since I had left all settings up to the camera (auto exposure, auto focus, auto ISO, auto aperture setting, auto shutter speed, and auto white balance). I find it disappointing to pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $1200 or so for a Nikon DSLR, and, in order to get properly exposed photographs, if you're wanting to just point and shoot, you have to shoot in another mode such as Program mode and adjust the exposure, or, brighten up your auto mode photos with photo editing software after you've uploaded them to your computer. There are a lot of good things about this camera, but, since this a $1200 Nikon camera, I'd expect it to not only take a decent auto mode flash photograph, but that any auto mode flash photo taken by this camera would be outstanding.
The audio quality isn't great. I just bought a pair to replace my V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds that my dog recently destroyed. I would rather have the Freqs. If your looking for decent buds in this price range, skip these and head to the VMODAs .... trust me, you will be more satisfied.
When I plugged this into my stereo, I heard sounds ranging from the big bang (it was loud) to the year 67987, where man has all but become pure light. I heard my great-grandfather, whom I had never met, tell me his life story, my future grandson tell me to not be such a dick when I'm older.I have learned so much.But I have never felt like less. I now know what life has in store for me, and it is but a faint, dim light.
I specifically ordered this coax and paid a higher price because the product pictured is astatic brand soldered end, what was shipped was moulded end bulk generic trash coax. The listing even says Astatic RG8X, would give zero stars if possible.
I bought this product for two reasons - privacy and glare protection and I'm extremely dissapointed with both. First and foremost, the filter only slightly dims the screen so anyone passing by or entering my cube can still clearly see anything that's on my monitor. If you stand at an extreme angle, only then does the filter "black out." Virtually worthless as a privacy filter. As for glare, the product description states that the filter is reversible with a glossy and matte side. I was hoping to put the matte side toward me for additional glare protection but that side was even worse for privacy - it barely even dimmed the screen. The glossy side seemed ever so slightly better for privacy so that's the side I put facing me. I guess I'm going to keep it but only because there are so few options for 23" widescreen monitors. If you're looking for a privacy filter this product won't give it to you. If you want glare protection only, then you're good to go if you can use the matte side.
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.
I regret buying this product since day1 u have to reboot it again and again and now atlast after 6 months only it died on me.
This bag is inexpensive and that's the product you get. It's much thinner and has no protection at all. If you just want a lightweight case and don't need padded protection for a cheap price then you will like this. Other than that I wish now I would have spent a little more time researching first and maybe even spent a few extra dollars on a more secure bag.
Most disappointing. Works, but does not work well. Coverage is minimal and frequencies are hardly used any more by anyone. I bought this for a specific use so it's OK for me, but don't use it on the basis of " safety ". Use your cellular instead.
The headband looks like it should sit flat on your head, but it doesn't. You have to move the headphones around a little to get the noise cancelling to kick in, and the sharp plastic edge of the band digs into your scalp like a slow medieval torture (yes, I have hair, it doesn't help). I have been seen sitting on planes with part of an airplane pillow on my head, just trying to make these livable for an hour. The low price and somewhat-functional noise cancelling are useless if you can't wear them. Order something else, I am.
If you get one that doesn't have the "no-keyboard" firmware, it will start chirping the moment you plug it in. Only plugging a keyboard into the keyboard-labeled USB port (Logitech wireless keyboards won't work in this port, for example) or updating the firmware will stop it. A product should never beep unless there is something wrong with it. Think smoke alarms and the low-battery warning. Demerit one.Updating the firmware requires a complex installation of software on your PC and you can't easily remove it. Demerit two.In my case the firmware update failed on two separate computers essentially causing the unit to stop working entirely, so Belkin had to send me a replacement pre-updated. I am assuming there was a bug in the software, so I count that as a third demerit. I also had to pay return shipping. Four demerits.The unit requires power and there is a small DC connector in the corner, but the angled plug will either block one from using one of the USB ports or one of the DVI ports. Demerit five.Trying to get the last DVI cord is a challenge because the edge of the casing is too close to it. I had to push hard. Had I not be able to do so, I would have probably given up and just returned it as defective. Demerit six.For some reason, Belkin supplies a cover so the unit looks pretty when it's on. Of course, you can't put it on once you have cables sticking out the back of it. Demerit seven.Obviously, this product was sloppily designed probably by different people who never talked to one another about each one was doing and no one at Belkin actually sat down and tried to use the product. I suspect they will get a lot of returns on the item and eventually be forced to discontinue it and design a new model. Ironically, Belkin's products in general aren't all that bad, but with this one they bungled it big time.
The belt clip torn early on then it broke way from the case. I am very disappointed I like the case a lot.
I was pretty happy with my last Epson, a CX5400, which lasted about 3 years before its ink feed tube clogged. So I figured that I'd take a chance on the CX5800, despite all the negative comments I found on the net about nozzles clogging. I printed about a dozen pages the first couple of days after my purchase. The next time I tried to print, about a week after my purchase, the nozzles clogged. I used ALL the ink unclogging them. The printer went back to the store. The printer repair tech I consulted said everything in the CX series develops clogging within 2-3 years after purchase. Epson should be ashamed of itself, foisting defective products on the market and polluting our environment with printers that die quick deaths and are therefore disposed off b/c they cost more to repair than to replace.
Worst headphones ive ever purchased !!! they absolutely SUCKKK.! iVE PURCHASED MANY HEADPHONES ONLINE BUT THESE HEADPHONES IVE PURCHASED WERE THE WORST .!!
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.
puchased this c.d.burner a few weeks ago. it does every thing well except will not copy data c.d. to c.d. per prompts on software have not been happy with ricoh tech support as i have tried every thing they suggested and after countless hours am sending back for full refund
I ordered this case to replace the carry-on bag that must hold my laptop, a book or my Kindle, my prescription medications, my knitting, and at least a change of underwear in case my checked luggage goes astray. Unfortunately, the compartment intended for everything other than the laptop also contains the telescoped handle. There is a space maybe two inches deep in that compartment--not enough space for anything but the book. There is plenty of space for a laptop in the other compartment, which is designed for it, but if you insert the laptop in the sleeve that comes with the case, there wouldn't be any room for anything else in there. This case wasn't what I was looking for, so I returned it.
It doesn't work! Even on an iPod Nano 3rd Generation. Don't buy it no matter what!
The overall concept of a do everything power supply is really attractive - that's the plus and what originally sold me. However, there are some real downsides you should consider before you buy the iGo:1. One device means that if you have any problems on the road you have no power supply (not a problem here, mine has worked without problem for a couple of years)2. A single notebook adapter that handles every AC and DC voltage configuration out there is really, really attractive. But when you compare weight, space, and cost this might not be attractive to you. My new notebook is much more power hungry than my last one. But when you compare the weight and size of the iGo against my new AC supply and the DC supply I just bought - the iGo is not the winner! Also, the additional cost of the DC power supply is much less than and iGo. I could even buy a second AC power supply strictly for travel and it would still be less $$.3. Wonder why I'm getting rid of the iGo? Every new computer I looked at wasn't on the adapter list for the iGo and, just like when I bought the iGo and looked for a Dell adapter for my wife, support gave me the stock "we don't have a tip for that, but we're constantly adding new ones." (In two years her's still isn't on the list). Then too, it might work for the computer you have, but what about the next one?4. Also on Adapters -I bought several for phones and other devices. Before you view having one charger work for everything, think about the cost of tips, and most devices today have USB adapters (and is is a lot less expensive solution.)The iGo uses a second proprietary adapter for other non-computer devices. Good to be able to run a notebook and charge something else. But it's one more thing to carry. My new combo AC and DC USB adapters along with a wind up USB cable with adapters is still less expensive and takes less space than the iGo. And if I charge with my notebook, I can charge 4 devices in addition.iGo uses proprietary connectors on the adapter itself. Like the adapter, they're big and awkward and hard to coil in addition. Also, if want to add one of those small surge supporessors that use the standard three prong power pack connectors - well you're out of luck. Have a cable or connector go bad and you have only one source.iGo might work fine for you but mines going to Ebay.
These things sound like crap. Tried all kinds of settings on my EQ. Got them hooked to a Sansa Clip. They're loud; but sound like crap.
I'm running the beta/TI drivers for the WPC54G, but the network stops transmitting data after varying intervals. I can't even ping the router. I have to reboot the laptop. It took an eternity to configure the router and other NICs for high security--I had to keep reentering the code for 128bit. I finally turned off DHCP and manually assigned IPs. (6/19 update) Now the system ignores the hard-coded DNS addresses and can connect anywhere by IP by not by name. So, after rebooting, I manually restart the DNS Client Windows service and then it works. Also, the latest software update as of today errors out.
I paid $99.99 for this item at Sears, within months, while watching a DVD on it, it stopped showing a picture. The sound works for the DVD but no picture. The VCR part still works, picture and sound, but DVD only plays sound.Completely USELESS!!!
Upon using it, it mouse is....jumpy; it stutters enough to be incredibly frustrating. When you use a mousepad, it works great. I just can't stand mousepads, though. I'll give it a bit more time, but I think I'll be returning this one.
Charger did not work at all when received. Fortunately Amazon's return policy is straightforward and I was able to order another charger that works.
Nothing is wrong with my system, or my DVD player. I get 100% perfect copies when using memorex or one other brand I now forget, but with verbatim I get skipping disks EVERY SINGLE TIME. Not sure what could be different but it seems to be the fault of the disks.
I bought this camera after being very impressed with what appeared to be a very cool product: a lens attached to a 512 MB flash drive. Three buttons (on/off, play and record) and a zoom rocker; a USB connector flies out of the side... very clean design and a nice looking i-Pod-y shiny plastic housing. However, all four computers in my home would not recognize this 'device' when attached (all 4 are Windows XP machines with at least 512 MB). I visited the website of the manufacturer but found nothing to help me in the way of drivers; all the FAQ's referred to icons and elements that did not come up on any of my computers. I emailed their tech support on Sunday, immediately received an auto-generated reply, saying I would hear from someone within 24 hours of the next business day but have still heard nothing (this is Wednesday evening). So I'm stuck with a brick that I can record 30 minute digital videos on and erase - maybe I could put them on VHS but as you can tell, I'm not very happy (esp. with customer 'support').Live and learn: if you buy one, I hope you have better luck than me!!!I would have given it zero stars, but Amazon doesn't allow that - it really doesn't deserve one star.
We have tried to use this on all of our iPods-- Nano 3G and 5G, Touch 2G and 4G, and iPhone 3G. Cord will not charge any of them! Green indicator is lit but each time we plug in an iPod, we get a message on the iPod saying "Charging is not supported with this accessory." HUGE waste of money and time. Very disappointed in Belkin.
When I first read this extended service plan I was impressed because it says, "IF YOU BREAK IT, WE FIX IT. IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, WE'LL REPLACE IT". That gave me an idea that it covers the accidental damage, but when I recived the terms of conditions for this product (I just recieved the terms and conditions on this very day Jan. 11, 2008) they do not cover that. And I called the N.E.W. to cancel this plan. I'm still lucky because I haven't passed that 30 days period yet. Now I believe all the reviewers of this product. I learned my lesson,hope you can prevent it from happenning to you. I still have a copy of the terms and conditions. If you want to see it I'll be glad to email it to you. Sorry I don't know how to attach a file for this review.
The battery cover is broken and you need tape to keep the batteries in place.I will never buy a refurbished product from you again.
When this product arrived it was aparent that it was opened and most likely sent back defective before being repackaged and sent to me. Iset it up only to find that the speakers did not power up. then I had to repackage it and send it back.
The film was already outdated when I got it, will not order from this vendor again.
The cable modem was easy to use and install. However, after being used for about 3 months, it stops working - I can no longer use the 'standby' button, all the lights flash randomly, and the worst thing is that I can't even access to the web.
I guess I thought that I was getting a bug jar....basically the bottom is open.What you going to do? Go out and catch a Black Widow spider...release it on your table top and throw a bug loop over it? .....maybe I'm just using it for the wrong critters?
Laptop was over $2000 when bought new. Came LLOOAADDEDD with junkware (e.g., worthless demo software). Took hours to remove all of it. So far: 1) graphics card, battery, mouse key are allll broken just after warrenty expired. All components are SUPER cheap. This laptop is the worst constructed, engineered piece of crap I've ever used and guess what, I paid premium price for it! Expect no more out of Sony.
I'm a software developer - believe me when I say - do not buy this camera. It freezes up constantly, loses its wireless grip, doesn't return reliably to location settings... All in all a great concept but D-Link doesn't deliver. No tech support. I had to return mine to Amazon. Funny, I then tried a 3220G and it died as soon as I applied the latest firmware. Don't waste your time with these cameras.
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.
I recieved the player and charged the battery. 1/2 way through the download process, the hard drive failed and became unreachable. Product was returned and replaced. Charged the battery, downloaded the music, used it for half a day. Found the music menu was very limited and did not provide access to all the sub-folders. I attached it to the computer to edit it. Did some editing and tried to disconnect the player and the hard drive error came up again effectively making the player an expensive portable radio.Because of this I will never buy a Coby product ever again.
I've had this router for over a year now and it's always had problems. From dropping the wireless connection (and needing a restart) to poor configuration interface that requires restarting for minor config changes, this proved to be an unfit solution. I will think twice before buying a d-link router next time. :(
Summary: This joystick is junk. Spend a little more money and buy something better. Although it has a great feel, the hardware is of the lowest quality. They don't last and are constantly loosing calibration. Furthermore, the certain features like the throttle slider, never work properly (full throttle on the joystick doesn't make full throttle in the game). Also, the software is poor. Both the drivers and their task-tray application are sub-standard. Looks like Logitech outsourced everything about this joystick. Cheap junk!
About every 3-12 hours (depending on load), this router suddenly stops routing traffic. Or at least it used to. It has since moved on to terminating its wireless signal entirely. (I haven't tried the wired link while it is in this state.) The only thing you can do is power cycle it. I've tried firmware updates with no success. I've tried locking it to a particular wireless channel as the Belkin docs suggest. I've tried everything short of installing OpenWRT on it....The worst thing about this router is that there are nine, count them NINE different hardware versions for this router. That likely means that they found hardware bugs sufficiently severe to warrant rolling the hardware eight times. More importantly, they roll at most one firmware update for any given rev of the hardware. They don't get one rev fully working before the Chinese manufacturer retools their line and Belkin starts rebadging a completely different piece of hardware.This means that if your Belkin gear doesn't work perfectly out of the box, you should not count on Belkin *ever* fixing the problem with a firmware update. When we got ours, the latest firmware was already months old, and they haven't updated it since. This is a common problem with rebadgers that don't design their own hardware, and is sufficient reason by itself to completely avoid ANY Belkin-based network hardware.Poor quality seems to be a trend with Belkin. The last product of theirs I bought prior was a USB-to-serial adapter back in 1999. Plugged it into my machine and the computer shut off. Apparently, the product was shorting the power rail to ground, and the computer's power supply decided to cut power to protect the machine. With a lesser machine, it would have fried my motherboard. Returned it for a Keyspan that still works to this day, a decade later.In short, it's probably worth avoiding anything Belkin makes.
if you are going to keep these in a gentle place, such as on your desk, they will be pretty good, as they sound great for the money.but, if you're gonna take em to the gym or anyplace, THEY'LL BUST, just like all else say. just the slightest pressure OUTWARD and the 1/8 inch thick piece between the head piece and ear piece snaps.i bought four pairs (gym, desk, office, extra). the only one that didn't break within a couple of months is the one on my office desk, where it only has to travel from the desktop to my head and back.
I put a Western Digital 1.5 TB drive in this box and attached it via firewire to my iMac G5 running 10.5. I wanted to use it as a backup drive,with a TIme Machine backup for the local machine and a Crashplan archive for remote machines. It would work fine for a few hours, then withina day the iMac would hang and the only way to free it would be to force a hard reboot by holding down the power button.I switched to the USB interface instead and everything's been working fine for a week. It wasn't worth the extra money to buy this enclosure and the drive --- I could have bought a plain USB drive for much cheaper if I'd known the firewire interface wouldn't work.More information is here: [...]
It was a pain to use for a while, then it broke.The robotic arm that picks up the CDs out of the drive when they are done doesn't work.The combination of the CD drawer not opening far enough and the arm not holding it tightly causes the CD to drop back into the drive and the drive drawer to close. You can't get the finished CD out unless you reach up the narrow dropdown tube with your skinny arm and grab the CD at the right time, out of the drive. This is painful and annoying.The website said there was a driver to fix the problem, but guess what, it didn't.I hate this thing and it has been sitting in my house for a year.
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.
Seemed like a good idea. It's does keep the camcorder at the ready. That is what I was looking for, but not at the expense having it fly out of the pouch and on to the ground every time I make a sudden movement. I think I dropped the camcorder 8 times before I decided to drop the case.
Ever since I loaded the Targus drivers on my Tungsten C, the battery discharges quickly and won't take a full charge.I've removed the driver, with no change. The next step was to do a hard reset of the Tungsten C and I'm hoping it will take charge.I'm taking this keyboard back for a full refund!
Its hard to imagine that MS does not want to support its own hardware on its next generation OS. $39.99 down the drain!
Be carefull. Amazon sent me a PC10016X64SODIMM, currently a generic module from Viking instead of the announced C01063 module type. What Amazon is selling does NOT work on compaq Presario 1200 series notebooks!
Although this iron does heat up very quickly and does grip your hair very well, there are issues. The cool tip is far too short (or far too heat-conductive), and thus heats up...which means sore, burned fingers. The clamping power of the iron is great -- hair doesn't slip out, even to thin ends -- BUT the price you will pay for that is weird, straight crimp lines every couple of inches in the curl. It's just TOO tight. Also, the on-off button is badly placed, and I have to watch constantly because it's very easy to accidentally turn it off. A beep would be nice -- other irons have a beep feature for on/off; with a design this poor, a beep should have been included. Also, when it turns off, you have to adjust the heat back up to the temperature you want, so it's a two to four step process every time you accidentally shut it off.I give it two stars only because of how fast it heats up and how smooth the surface of the barrel is. Otherwise I'd rate it a one star for the mid-curl crimps.
The reviews here are duplicated between the 10x50, 12x50 and 16x50 binoculars. As a result it's impossible to tell which product any individual review applies to, rendering them all but useless.
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.
very poor quality and reception. Replaced into shipping box and not used after initial trial with small TV. The TV reception is better without the additional antenna.
Item description was, 10ft Male DVI to Male HDMI Conversion cable & picture clearly shows a magnetic distortion safety on the DVI side. I received a 6ft DVI, HDMI, cable & guess what? No distortion safety. Seller blames Amazon, how could be? Does it really make seance? Anyone can make a mistake and send a wrong item but to blame Amazon is totally unprofessional and uncalled for.
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.
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
NOT a CEE 7/7 plug as pictured, but a british BS1363 plug. Upset I now I have return the several that I purchased and find others.
This is the official Apple product, as far as I can tell, but it was not in the original packaging. It said new in the listing, but since it was not in the original packaging, I can only assume it was used. The item shipped in two bubble envelopes, not very smart, the connector was sticking through the envelope. Stay away from this sellerr, they don't know what they are doing. The Apple product is working great.
I used it thei past weekend. I went into a convenience store and left it mounted to the windshield. Upon coming back to my car the suction cup had come off and split where it connects. I am not sure if i can purchase another suction cup or maybe even super glue it... Not worth my mone.
Do NOT buy this if you have a Compaq Presario 1700 series running in XP. Call Canon first before buying this to ensure proper drivers are available. Compaq does not have them.
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.
Buyer Beware:Used for over the past year and it workED great with IE 6.0. Now with IE 7.0 and even with new driver from Microsoft, this MFR will crash IE 7.0 and slow down IE 7.0 whether you used WinXP or Vista. Best test site is to use eBay, crash very very often! P.S. It will NOT work with any other Internet browsers. As of today 9/4/07, this product is strictly for used with IE 6.0 period.
I bought 2 of these short cables for use in connecting my iPod to the stereo in my car and in rental cars that have auxiliary inputs but no iPod integration. No matter what I am trying to connect, different iPods, different cars, the connections are problematic and require a lot of wiggling to get just right so that any sound actually gets transmitted. Avoid these. Buy from a different vendor.
This product is too small to carry the charger for my laptop. The pockets are too little.
Ive had these for a little over a yr. they worked great up until a few days ago. All the sudden I noticed the bud seemed to be a little loose. The next time I wore them they just fell apart. I cant figure out what happened. For the money these things should last a lot longer than 2 yrs.
- terrible reception- signal overlap- same station all over freq dial- terrible control layout- uncomfortable earplugs- controls counter intuitive- how it gets good reviews, I will never understand
What a disappointment. They looked so sturdy. They sound pretty good. I bought them off Ebay from some dude in China for $40, shipping included. Perhaps they shipped with a crack on both sides but I don't think so. I could hear something cracking but I couldn't see where the crack was. Well now I know, both speaker arms are cracked right at the swiveling joint.I'm glad I only paid $40 US
I'm a big fan of bass, so I decided to get this product. At first, they were a definite improvement over the regular ipod earbuds, and they felt good too. But then one day, I pull the earbuds out of my pocket (I don't just shove them in I carefully place them in a little container that holds them) and I see that the left earbud is broken. The "sphere" that makes up the bud split down the middle, with all the exposed circuitry available for me to see. It still worked, it just didn't snap back together or anything. I got a refund and I am going to purchase a much better product.
I bought this product two months ago. It works, but it's wetter than the original Canon BCI-24B. Some characters don't look so solid as printed by the original one (actually, the original one is so perfect that the effect is even close to a laser printer if you only print some text in grayscale). Considering the price does not make much difference, I'd buy the original one next time.
This player has it all: FM radio, MP3 playback, a remote, and it's joggable with a special hand strap. The earphones, by the way, are excellent! What this device suffers from is poor sound quality, with meager means of customization. You have two options when it comes to sound processing: Bass boost on (which makes the music sound blown out and distorted) or bass boost off. Overall, music sounds unpronounced and muffled. I've tried using the player with a few different sets of earphones, all with the same effect. This device towers over others, especially at price-point, on functionality. I mean, it does it all. But unfortunately, sound quality suffers on this device. If that's not important to you, this might be a good player for you. If you want to hear high quality playback, this isn't for you. I really think that if JVC had included more options for equalization (EQ), the sound playback issues wouldn't be so overshadowingly bad.
Love the iPod. hate the remote.after 2 years, mine finally broke for good. It had a habit of splitting open for some reason.My complaint is the general design - that clip.. it barely works unless you are clipping it to thin material. After 2 years of trying to get it to stay on my bag's strap or my jacket lapel, I am frustrated.I am surprised that no one has produced a better version of it.
Battery cover is very poor design and can easily come apart. A metal plate is attached to the plastic door with small plastic studs. If the studs sheer the entire door needs to be changed. Parts are hard to find, and the repair instruction manual are hard to come by. Authorized Nikon repair shops charge more than the cost of a new camera.
the baterries are more bigger than varta 217, i need the same baterry, you not have VARTA 217v?????
The unit worked, but the maps were outdated. The windshield mount was very awkard and had one part that was prone to break. The one part did break and the customer service from magellan was AWFUL. The unit was still under warranty but they kept putting me off. I called six times over two months and they said each time that they were mailing me the new part. When I would call to follow up after not receiving the part they would say they just got them in and would mail it that day. I will never buy another Magellan product.
I bought this DVD Player for my boyfriend as a Christmas present. It had not been used more than 5 times when it stopped working. I took it in to the nearest service center and it is still there! Its been since the begining of Jan '03 and its now April! Two major parts of the player needed to be replaced. One of the parts Toshiba sent in replacement was defective and they had to order it again! It seems that a lot of parts that Toshiba uses in their products don't work. Four months and still not fixed, horrible! Don't ever buy!
I purchased these at Best Buy and they did not work. The center coax wire did not make contact with the center wire in the connector. When I tried to remove the connection, the grounding prongs broke off. I will try to take them back for a refund, but they are damaged so I am not sure if they will refund.
I bought this as a gift and my wife loves it. I'm not sure what the people who have said it cooks to fast are doing but everything we have cooked has come out perfect. It does need to be on low or auto if you are using it as a slow cooker.If you put it on high its going to cook faster. This is an update to my last review on this product. It has cracked right down the middle and now leaks. I wouldn't recommend this crock pot to anyone. Unfortunately for me it is too late to return.
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
it is the palm but the other owner left stuff on it and I can't get it off. guess I shouf have bought new.
I was on the phone with D-Link Tech Support within 20 minutes of setting this thing up. I unplugged a Wired Netgear router that was working fine. Brought the entire system down and then installed. I followed the directions and being a Computer and Network support person at a Major Corporation I know how to set things like this up. Well Nothing worked.I got on the phone with tech support (very nice people but heavy accents) and we began troubleshooting. Effectively i could talk to the ISP and get a IP addy from them but no name resolution. Finally after 40 minutes the thing seemed to start working and that lasted all of about 10 minutes. I had nothing more than 2 wireless laptops and a single Wired desktop on the switch. Oddly enough I took one of the laptops up to my daughters room and it found one of my neighbors Linksys network and connected to that with no problems.My reccomendation is spend the few extra dollars and get the Linksys, i know from first hand experience the D-Link doesnt work and the linksys does. The D-link is on its way back right now.
Don't buy from this deceptive manufacturer, their service is the worst I have ever had!I got the same model half year ago, and it is not working anymore! Their products will just last for a little longer than the warranty period.And, the wosre thing is their *customer service*. I called for help and they didn't try to answer you any question or ask you the details, but ask you to pay 19.99 for even answering some simple questions! In addition, they told me this is what their service should be. DON'T BUY from SONY AGAIN!!WORST EXPERIENCE ever!
I got the Lowepro Rezo Camera Case for a Canon G9, which fits in the case nicely. Not real snug but the camera strap on the G9 helps to keep the camera well seated. There is not a lot of extra room for accessories with the Rezo, barely fitting an extra battery and spare SD card. My biggest complaint with this case is the flap that fits over the accessory compartment. This is basically non-functional, having no real purpose other than to cover the accessory compartment. It would have been nice if the flap had a zipper pouch or something to hold more accessories. I am planning on cutting it off entirely.
This cord concealer is only mediocre it would not flatten out and one end was gnarled up and required duct tape to hold it down. However, it is well constructed and does the job for high traffic areas.
Tried 2 units on Windows XP Pro system. Both had tremendous noise at both low end (rumble) and high end (whine). Driver required immediate update for WinXP installation and still was not Microsoft Certified. Software changes channels randomly at times and keeps going back to channel 1. Remote is a pain. Contact with Customer Support could not resolve software issues. For $70, I was willing to deal with all this, but then software stopped working altoghther and I am returning both the original unit and the replacement.
This device does not work with digital cable. Had to return it and purchased a Belkin unit insted.
This is the second pair of 2016 speakers I've tried, and it suffers the same problem: Every bit of electronic interference from the PC is picked up and transmitted as high-pitched static. (I've tested on 3 PCs). It's unbearable. They are essentially useless.Based on the other reviews, a large batch of these must have been defective. Either the magnetic shielding was left out or they are missing a resistor somewhere in the USB power inlet. Whatever, they don't work, so don't waste $1 or a second on them.
Initially I was quite happy with these earbuds. I mainly used them walking to and on the bus with an mp3 player in my pocket. The sound quality was good and they stayed in my ears better than the Sony MDR-EX71. However, within the last year I've gone through two sets of these, both with the same issue. One earbud would stop producing sound and then within a week the other would fail as well. The problem appears to be wear at the junction where the cord goes into the plug. Cosmetically these looked fine, but they wouldn't produce sound. These earbuds just can't stand up to everyday use with an mp3 player in your pocket. I will be replacing these with a hopefully more durable pair.
Sound is good, but the earpieces themselves are large and bulky. Not great for running. Also, the clip is made of a clear thin plastic spindle with a soft plastic curve attached at the end. The soft plastic immediately broke off from the spindle. All I did was store them in a separate compartment of my gym bag and they broke. The clip will still rest on my ear but not comfortably and they won't stay on unless I wrap a bandana around my ears. Also, even before they broke, these earphones did not stay on during sit ups or push ups so they are not great for the gym. If you are a walker who treats them very carefully, they will work fine for you.
Got this when the cable was out. Didn't work; I tried a different brand and that also got no results. It may be my area. However, this antenna feels cheap and light, and the antenna broke. So from a quality standpoint, its poor.
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 is actually the first review I've written for amazon. When they work the sound is great for the price. I bought these headphones 5 months ago and already had two pairs fail on me. One side just goes out completely. VModa has been good about replacing them, but they should not have this high of a failure rate.
Could not get it to work. Documentation & manufacturer online support poor. Returned it, will look for another device. Ignore the single star rating as I could not submit a review without it. It deserves zero stars.
This is a nice looking printer with a small footprint. It is better than the average home laser printer in terms of speed, noise and operational cost per page. If you can live with grey print, then this is for you. However, I need black print and this printer won't deliver. This is my second machine and it has the same problem. The only remedy Samsung Tech Support offered was to exchange my new printer for a used one at my shipping expense. And, they did so with an irritating attitude.I will never buy another laser printer without seeing the output in person. the 2010 is a great machine except for its printed output and the support. How unfortunate.
This sometimes happens with any product. I like Pyle brand and was looking forward to these speakers. After installing them, they didn't work. Amazon to the rescue! Got a full refund! I wouldn't recommend them.
While the product description says that it is compatible with the Garmin C340, it is the wrong shape and does not work.Amazon was great in accepting the return and refunding my money.
I loved the idea of this little mouse, unfortunately when I got mine, the left mouse button didn't work. I checked and rechecked to see if I had to program that button in the software. I tried it on multiple computers in our house, and that left button still did not work. Had to return it... Don't know if I just got a lemon or what.
While this device was well intended, the limited tuner frequencies poses a problem in urban areas with many stations.I wasn't able to find a station that was crosstalk-free in Seattle or the San Jose Bay Area. The charger worked well, but ultimately I'm MUCH happier with a car charger and the Griffin iTrip.
Don't waste your money on this! It's junk!Specifically:no low frequency response (better sound from a walkman)tape counter was so slow it was of no useno headphone jackno eject buttons (had to push on the door to open)We returned the Teac and bought Sony TCWE475 Dual Cassette Player / Recorder. We're very happy with it.
I bought this frame for my mother so she could enjoy pics of the grandkids. Their Momento Live service isn't the best, but it did allow me to upload pics, which would be downloaded to the frame. I live in California, she lives in PA. It was a good solution for us at the time.Unfortunately the company is shuttering the service at the end of Feb. 2009.Now we have an expensive ($300+ piece of hardware that will sit in her house and no longer provide access to one of the main features that lead me to buy it. :(Buyer beware.
If your only goal is to get some non-pristine LPs into digital format, this will do the trick without too much fuss. The cons are that it is a cheaply made bit of plastic that promises no durability whatsoever. The tone arm is unadjustably heavy (2+ grams) and tracks without finesse. You might use this to feed a record into the computer--you would not want to use this as a regular turntable. After about 8 months, mine developed an intermittent short circuit. Instead of getting another, I decided that I'd use a decent turntable (bought used) along with a phono amp (the TC-754) and Griffins iMic. This added about $150+ (what with cables and adapters) and cost me about 2 hours out of my life to get the hardware and software set up. And I'm now a much happier camper. BTW: the thing few people tell you about all this is that each record you save to digital will cost you at least 30 minutes, by the time you clean the disk, record it, break it into tracks and name them and then either burn a CD or import to iTunes. It adds up.
I hate to write negative reviews on products but this unfortunately took the cake this Christmas. I received one of these players as a Christmas gift purchased from Radioshack. The resolution was pretty decent as was the sound and the color and black levels of the screen were also pretty good. I charged it and made sure it was ready for a trip to Florida I was taking the following week. Got it on the airplane and the screen wouldn't turn on unless I touched the plastic around the screen in just the right spot. So I exchanged it at a local Radioshack once I got to Florida. The one that replaced it had a perfectly fine screen but this one wouldn't play any DVD that the first one played. So I went back to the Radioshack where the original was purchased when I got home in hopes of exchanging it for the 3rd time. The one the employee was going to swap it with though had something seriously wrong with the screen where it was jumping around and flickering. It was at that point that I just returned the whole thing for a refund since it wasn't even worth the hassle anymore. I guess in this case we got what we paid for although I don't always believe that statement to hold true.
We bought this thing new at Staples. Installed it and it would not work on our computer. I asked our IT guy at work about this problem and he told me the first problem is Lexmarks are junk. The second problem is they don't always work on every kind of computer, Compaqs are the most problematic. We have a Compaq...great.Well we bought a new computer 3 months later excited to have a printer again. It worked fine for a couple weeks then the black cartridge needed replacing. So I bought a genuine Lexmark number 34 and the printer won't recognize it. I thought the cartridge was to blame so I returned it and got a new one...same thing.Tech support can't fix it and other people have the same problem. They blame it on dirty connections but they know what's going on...it is a glitch they don't want to admit responsibility for.How hard is it for a printer company to make their own cartridges work with their own printers? I guess pretty hard for Lexmark. Take my advice,...stay away from this thing. I am stuck with a $169 dollar piece of junk + $38 bucks for the cartridge. I am not happy and will NEVER buy another Lexmark as long as I live...
Este dispositivo no me funciona para nada tuve que comprar otro que tuviera optical in coaxial out
I have been a member of Amazon for at least 10 years and have purchased products that were excellent. However, this is probably the worst product i have purchased since then. Is there a rating lower than 1 Star? If so this one is it. I know what your thinking. Your thinking; probably some guy who have purchased the product and don't have a clue on how to work it. Not so, Actually i pride myself in being pretty technological savvy. In my personal experience, This Mustek portable DVD is very tempramental. If you have a slightly and i mean slightly dirty DVD it will force the player to restart the entire DVD from the beginning, sometimes for no reason it will not play certain DVD's "i still haven't figured that one out yet" and to top it off, the battery life is ridiculously low about 15 minutes or so. To attract your dollar though, It does look sleek and tempting but do yourself a favor "DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT." In all fairness i must say that Mustek Is just getting into the DVD portable player world, so i do know they are just starting out, mostly i think they are into the scanner business or something. But until they learn how to compete with brands such as Panasonic or JVC they are definitely out classed. So consumers find another portable DVD player to buy. If you are a Mustek executive and reading this Review, i got three words for you "WORK ON IT"
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.
Running this on Windows 98, I did have some problems, such as poor video and graphic quality, but when I upgraded to Windows XP and went to Kensington's website to find out about updated drivers, I was told that 'due to an unforseen compatability issue', the camera wouldn't work with Windows 2000 or XP. so before you buy this camera you might want to think about whether's it's worth not buying XP...or if you already have XP, don't waste your money.
I bought this a little less than a year ago and within a couple months of use it began making very loud noises while in use. It just recently started smoking while I was using it. Needless to say it is no longer working. While it is a cheap price - it is not going to last very long. There are better options out there.
too saggy for my 14".will probably fit 17"ersDO NOT BUY IT IF YOUR LAPTOP IS SMALLER THEN 17"
I purchased this because of how compact it was however I barely got a 50 foot range with it. I asked the local CB repair shop if there was anything I could do to fix the range on it, they said get a real CB, the compact all in one handset units are not worth it.
I have and have used a lot of speakers, including those for computers. I have just tried out these Bose speakers. They are very disappointing for the price. I believe that the Altec or Creative types for around 30 bucks just as good. These are highly overrated. I like, Bose, too. I have two different pairs of their headphones and love them. But, you can do a lot better than these speakers for the same amount of money (like a Logitech model with sub) and just as well for less than half (check ALtec or Creative. I'd give the edge to JBLs.) If you want to do something a bit novel, and speaker separation is not an issue for you, the Altec inMotion IM9 that runs about the same cost as these will give you dramatically better sound.Addendum since first post:Well, Not to be unsatisfied, I went out and bought similarly priced set of Logitech's. I got the Z4 system. It is one of their mid priced ones with a sub-woofer. And, sure, I know what you may be thinking. It is unfair to compare the Bose Companion 2s to a system with a sub. Further,I have NO DOUBT that with the satellites for the Z4 system, I am giving up some quality of midrange. However, the comparison is sharper. For same price as these Bose speakers, you can get a better overall sound for less money with the Z4s. If you go up to their Logitech's Z-2300 (I think the model number is), you will get vastly better sound. In fact, CNET says those sound best of all computer systems they tested (sound systems built for computers), outdoing systems costing upwards of 2000.00. That set up runs around 150.00. I didn't want a 12 by 12 inch sub-woofer.Back to the Companions. They are disappointing for Bose. Very solid and rich middle with little bottom end and a somewhat tinny top end. Bottom line. I think these Bose Companion 2s are okay, if you were paying one half the price for them. At around 100 bucks, they do not give you what sound you'd get in other options, including the InMotion 9 built for iPod (but works great as computer speakers) or the Logitech Z4s.
This is the only unit of it's kind that I have ever seen that does not have a fax built in. Amazing. Buy something else.Addendum on day two. Today, the second day of having this model, the USB 2.0 stopped functioning and it will only work with USB 1.0 standards now. Wonder what will not work right tomorrow.Well, after a few days of massive frustration, I took this thing back. I'm SO happy to have offloaded this product. It is so flawed on so many levels. I bought a Brother 8860DN instead. Having had many of these Brother MFCs, I'm prepared to understand what I won't like about it (and all my employees hate about it--things like the VERY annoying beep when you run out of paper or open the paper drawer). Having said that, this 8860 is a wonderful machine. I've been giving it quite a workout. It's printing well, scanning well, printing in duplex amazingly well, and printing fast. It's a gem. I highly recommend the Brother 8860 and recommend you not have to return the Sharp noted above before getting something like the Brother!
Good overall design, except that the keys are of poor quality, so you often have to push twice before a number appears. This really detracts from the use of this product (my son gets frustrated when using it). There are many similar products out there, try them out. It is borderline useable, so I will not return it, but I would not buy it again. Not recommended.To the manufacturer: what were you thinking ?! This is such an obvious flaw...
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!
According to Sony support, this device is not compatible with Win 7. Instead of using it as a digital voice recorder, you have to download the data via the ANALOG headset jack into your computer MIC in. None of the digital functionality can be accessed via software from Win 7. There are NO drivers to support this device on Win 7.The Sony support response: "Please note that the USB connectivity of the IC recorder is not compatible with the Windows 7 Operating System."Does this mean ALL of the Sony IC model recorders???
I give this DVD player one star frankly because....It does NOT work! I just bought it and hooked it up to my TV without a problem. Then i became extremely frustrated and angry because it simply will not work. When I put in my DVD, the screen on the player lit up in blue (which is what it's supposed to do) and then the timer or something appeared and it started counting the seconds the DVD was in the player. But, NOTHING appeared on my TV screen. So my question is, HOW do you get the DVD to play on your TV screen?? The player is hooked up and I read the directions, but every time I put in my DVD, the timer thing just goes on but nothing appears on my TV screen. It says in the directions booklet that the set up menu should appear the first time you turn the player on, well mine didn't. I pressed every button to try to get the on screen language or ANYTHING to appear to I could do the initial setup, but nothing will come onto my TV screen. So if anyone has anything helpful to say i would greatly appreciate it.from- an angry person who just wants to watch a region 2 DVD
I bought this product and was simply unable to get it to work. It did not even work wired in (ethernet cable connected from modem to router to computer). I had to return this item to the store.
I've bought 2 of these over the last 2 years or so. Two major problems exist:1 - Connecting to an SBC (ATT) DSL router is a major pain - requires excessive configuration of the router and DSL modem.2 - Each died in about a year -I bought the second to replace the first. And after about a year, it's developed an annoying buzz (short?) and doesn't accept any new hardware.Summary - I'm done with Netgear - will be looking for a new router.
I didn't like the TV, HD sound was not working.HD picture quality is poor, improper color display. On the whole its a not good product from Sony. None of big stores like Best Buy, Circuit City etc... has this TV( I guess it is because of its ppor quality).
Ok, someone said this about the Creative:1 FM tuner & FM tuner Recording2 Interface (can go both ways good an bad)3 battery life4 color varieation5 AC outlit charging ( no need for a nearby computer)6 doesnt ONLY use 1 software7 Microphone-------1. Why would you listen to RADIO on this? You going to listen to radio on, say, BART or on the bus? Good luck.2. Interface. Oh please. Doesn't hold a candle to the iPod.3. Battery life. Ok, so, when am I going to listen to 8+ hours of video/music?4. Color variation? If I want color variation, I'd get a case or cover for my iPod. Please!5. AC? Wow, very cool.......except.....being portable......am I going to plug it into.....the wall at Starbucks?6. Doesn't use one software? Yeah, you got me there. It uses REAL, or Windows Media player, or Music Match. Yeah, some winners there. Maybe I can use Sony's software and totally mess up my computer as well? Not.7. Microphone. I believe you can get a mic for the iPod if you really want it. But are you expecting the Creative to be good at recording sound? A little mono mic like that?Do yourself a favor and get an iPod. Don't waste your money on this. The hype is true. Treat yourself to the best portable video/music player.
I was very impressed with the noise reduction until they suddenly began to pop very loudly. I changed the batteries, unhooked and rehooked it but nothing helped. I mean really loud, give you an instant headache kind of loud. I am very disappointed that I have to pay the shipping to return a defective product. Beach Camera is the vendor.
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.
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 callSony. 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 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!!
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
You get what you pay for with this... for a quick back-up battery, this may be a good alternative to spending $40+ on a spare canon battery, but I strongly urge anyone who gets this to have a better battery as their primary because it's probably not going to be a reliable item for lots of shooting.I bought this as a back-up, and while it initially worked well, it wasn't long(maybe a week) before it started holding less and less charge, and then just died altogether. I wasn't horribly upset, because I'd only spent a few dollars on it, and knew what I was getting, but it would have been nice if it had held out for longer than a month.
it worked for two days before braking on me and now my computer doesnt recognize my ipod or aknowledge its there
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.
This device never worked properly. When I checked for a software upgrade, the manufacturers web site stated that the security settings had been tampered with and prevented me from downloading an upgrade. Besides the fact that the circuit board was enclosed so as to block the LED indicator, I think this is repackaged garbage.
Holy Jesus!I should have taken the warnings more seriously. These do sound great and they aren't going to kill the pocket book like bose but these things are loud. I read that people can hear them but you seriously might as well buy some portable speakers and plug them into your player because everybody and their mom will hear these things (almost as well as you can)! They may sound great but it defeats the purpose of wearing headphones when everybody is going to hear what you are listening to anyway.
I've had one of these things since February '03 and have burned only 7 or 8 CDs. It now crashes, freezing up my machine. Only a complete, pull-the-plug-out-of-the-wall reboot will get me up again. After a long (20 minutes!) disk restoration, the recovery fails and the CD is permanently unusable. I've tried this several times.The software, by Roxio, is incredibly annoying. They clearly have no interest in existing user interface research.About me: I have a degree in computer sci. from UC Berkeley, have worked in the software biz for 20 years, and am not intimidated by hardware.
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.
In Philadelphia you cannot get a clear station. It is static throughout the majority of the city. Not a good item if you live in a big city.
This card is a complete waste of money. First of all, my SMC 802.11b wireless card out performs this 802.11g wireless card by leaps and bounds. My signal went from Exellent to Poor by switching cards without changing locations. I lose signal all the time with this card and it is CONSTANTLY communicating with my router - with or without someone using my laptop. I am extremely disappointed and will think twice before buying anything IOGEAR again.
Have other Toshiba products and have been very satisfied. this ones no good. Serious tracking problem on VCR playback made it impossible to watch since I purchased it. Received notice of the defect from the factory sometime ago but they never did anything about it. Will probably trash it and look for a different brand.
I was enticed by the excellant price Amazon was offering on this unit, but quickly determined that it's operations were awkward and more than slow - it's not just slow because it's trying to change between discs, it will not make the logical step of skipping a disc without first loading and reading every disc between where you started and where you want to go. It also failed to notice discs that you would add when the drawer was open unless you first shut the unit on and off.The unfortunate part of this, is that the unit "logically" died last night - the motor turns, but there's nobody home - it doesn't recognize any discs and it opens it's drawer at power on or power off and tries to read the discs while the door is open. ...
Orininal product never workedI was sent a new unitIt worked onceI still have a unit that does not work
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 just received this from Amazon and it does not work. I have been on hold with the customer service number for over 30 minutes, no answer, even thought I am 2nd in queue and according to machine my wait time is less than 2 minutes. So far this product is horrible!
I was excited to try this thing out when I got it for christmas. I have alot of music on my computers and wanted a way to be able to tap into it onto my stereo system in the living room and deck for partys. After opening it I found that where this thing apears to be portable it is not. It has 3 different sets of wires across the back of it for all the speaker hook ups. It has to be plugged into a power source all the time. The other dissapointments are that it has to have a server software running on one of the computers. The software is music match media. This software wouldnt run correctly on my computers and kept locking up. After 2 hours of trying different things I got it to play a song over my wired network. It could browse songs but it takes a while to find them on the little screen. Any song queing needs to be done with playlists and that has to be set up previously on the computer with the software. Wireless? It wasnt working rite. I had it connected, but it wouldnt browse any more than about ten songs at a time before it had a long wait period to look for more. Then it would play the song once you found it. It did seem to sound ok through its speakers that came with it.For the money this thing is more of a hassle the a cool inovative device. It requires toooooo..... much setup and configuration. It also requires too many steps to get to your music. I suggest finding an old PC with a tv out card and hooking it up to your stereo and tv. Much more convenient.Dont buy this thing, I am returning it.
I'm a huge Bose fan and have been buying their stuff religiously for 20+ years. I currently own a pair of their hi-fi headphones, two of their complete entertainment systems, and I've owned four sets of their speakers over the years.These are not Bose speakers. They are rather basic, cheap feeling, light plastic, and Bose in name only. They are probably a $30 value. Probably made in the same Chinese factory or at least the same Chinese town as the Logitechs I mention below.If you are looking for a really nice pair of computer speakers, check out the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System. A far better and more rich sound, and a better value.I am giving the Bose speakers two stars rather than one because I'll concede that they look good, take up less space than the Klipsch (which requires room for a rather large sub box), and the sound isn't terrible. It's just not great. And for the price of these speakers, and the history of this brand, I expect great.For someone who can't afford the Klipsch setup, I'd recommend the Logitech X-140 2.0 Speakers. They might seem kind of basic, but they really sound better than the Bose speakers and they take up a similar amount of space.
I was very excited to be able to print WIFI! I received the printer and was able to print with the USB cord but it would not connect to my router (belkin) I called Lexmark and they said it was my router to call them.. I called Belkin they said it was Lexmark... This went on for 2 days.. just as I was giving up I decided to connect the router to my laptop and try again. With the router plugged into my laptop the printer was able to connect to it. I don't have a desktop and am very disappointed that the only way I can print is to have the router connected to my laptop... this defeats the purpose of wireless!!!!
The stand was only good for about a month and then it started falling off while driving. When I investigated I found that the section of rubber suction cup that attaches to the plastic stand had deteriorated and torn and no longer held tightly enough to the stand to create any lasting suction. I never pulled on the stand or knocked so I don't know how this could be possible other than the rubber is just of really poor quality.
after only one month of use, i had to replace this adapter. I brought it due to the low price thinking it would be ok even if it wasn't name brand, yet i spent more after replacing it with an Apple brand adapter.
Persons giving this product good reviews seem to be using it for recording and video, but I wanted it primarily to play back audio (mp3 and FLAC). It is advertised as capable of this, but I had very little luck with it in that capacity. With high bit rate mp3, it got 1 minute or so into the music and stopped or stuttered. At typical bit rates it would run 5 minutes or so before messing up. I had no luck whatsoever with FLAC. It cannot do what a cheap portable MP3 player can do.Some on the Neuros Inc Forum have suggested that the problem is that the developers took a big leap in a recent firmware upgrade and that the result was not successful. Since that time, all the development talent seems to have migrated to the OSD2. So the OSD was a moving target. But I think it recently took one step forward and two back, and won't be moving much anymore.
A very good pair of noise reducing headphones. Sound was very good. I had no problem with sound leakage, but the thing fell apart after very light usage. I was pulling the ear piece into place when the plastic holding it to the headband shattered. It's a total loss. I don't know if this is an isolated event, but I'll stay clear of Audio-Technia products in the future.
The scanner is greast, does duplex, multi sheet. Awesome. Printer is also very good, except that ink is expensive. My problem with this machine, and I will be replacing it as soon as I have a little extra money, is that the FAX feature absolutely SUX!!!!!!!!! Beyond Belief!!!! There are no instructions in the manual for other than the most basic fax operations, no instructions online, and when you finally take the time to reach a tech support person, they get sarcastic with you. You would think faxing would be pretty basic and simple, but like another reviewer on here stated, once an ink cartridge gets low, all faxes dump into memory instead of printing. Figuring out how to get them out of memory is very, very challenging. There are different methods for getting a received fax out of memory than for getting a sent fax out, which is a whole nother set of frustrating issues. I'm sitting here, trying to receive one fax, someone else has tied up my machine with a fax they tried to send, I can't figure out how to send their fax or delete it, and I can't receive mine until their's is out of the way. I'm ready to beat this thing to death with a baseball bat, I'm so stressed out over the stupidity of the FAX funtion. How could you possibly make faxing difficult. It's almost as if they went out of their way to design stupid steps into faxing, and then laughed as they just didn't bother to put any instructions anywhere. None, not in the manual, not in the users guide, not online. NO Where are there instructions on how to use the fax features of this machine. Thank God I don't need to fax often. Although the rest of this machine is pretty good, because of the fax problems, I would Highly Recommend that you DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!!!!!!!! REally. I mean it. It SUX. I hope this helps.
The version sent does not have the previously included AC adapter. Some Call this the Zen Vision Lite version.The support for various video files is less robust than many report.If the video is above 2500 mbps total or beyond 320 by 240 (!!) then the software demands transcoding.It is the slowest transcoder in existance...be prepared to wait hours and hours and hours for a movie.It will therefore likely cost $$ to bring this up to speed. First, a case to protect from scratches and a kickstand so you can see video on the screen. Secondly, a wall adapter. About $60 more.The internal battery is not removable. 500 charge cycles are the maximum for Li-Ion of this type. The player is likely to be worthless in just over a year (since the charge capacity decreases over time). That is a pretty expensive toy.I am not impressed.
Not sure if it is my cpu processor or graphics card... but the new 7900 Nivida did not work. It caused lines and other distortions. Put my old card back in.
I got a handheld so that I could do one thing, to conveniently update all my address book and contact info from my work & home computers in one place. The Visor Deluxe performs that task marginally at best.The product's marketers and reviewers will tell of a "seamless interface" with the popular email program Outlook Express, compatibility with all versions of Windows, the convenience of the included USB cable and connecting cradle, and insistences from all sources of its "flexibility" with managing data.Like many people, my work computer is a laptop, networked on Windows NT. It has USB ports. Great, I thought, I can use my handheld's fast USB connector to zip data to and from my laptop. Not so. The USB connector does you no good in Windows NT. So I have to either buy a separate (and slow) serial connector or wait until my work upgrades everyone to Windows 2000. Some compatibility!But, I thought, at least my (W98) home computer's data can be accessed and updated easily. Wrong again. Various documents from Handspring as well as their web site refernce their compatibility with Outlook Express, but it is very well hidden that you can't use OE to update the Handspring's Address Book. There are separate "Mail" and "Address Book" applications, and only the "Mail" application supports OE. (So I can download messages but NOT email addresses?) It took both an email and long distance telephone call to Handspring to get that straightened out; the documentation on it is poor. Now I have to save my address book, import it to Microsoft Outlook, change Outlook to the default emailer, THEN interface with the Visor, then change the default back to Outlook Express. It would be more convenient to print out the address book now and then, and carry around a piece of paper.Feb. 15, 2002 update - new compatibility problems. My home machine is now Windows XP, and the USB cradle apparently is incompatible with the computer's USB controller. Oddly enough, my printer and digicam have no problems at all. Also, my work machine is Windows 2000, and it's mysteriously not synching with the handheld either. THE VISOR IS NOT A FLEXIBLE, VERSATILE PRODUCT as marketed.The Handspring folks will also insist that their products are customizable, "store anything your heart desires." Well, I would like to store multiple email addresses or phone numbers with some people in my address book. With the Handspring, you can only store one automatically. It's possible to create a new field manually and enter the second address manually, but that takes a lot of time, and is unsupported by common email programs. It would probably be easy to inadvertently delete new phone numbers when synching your PC and Visor. Again, paper and pencil's more convenient.The Visor Deluxe can do a good many things, I'm sure, but it ceratinly has been a disappointment to me. I advise reading all compatibility info carefully before buying one, because for many people the Visor won't work out of the box.
The case is too small for my Nickon CoolPix 4300. I have to apply force / squeeze it in and out, which I don't want to do. First time when I try to take the camera out, the camera lens cover got stuck inside the case. I don't want to break my camera and hence I returned the case and purchased a bigger one.
First off, the sound quality is good, and everything works great as listed in product description. The problem comes a little down the road, after about 6-8 months, the receiver went out. Took it back, told it was not repairable, and it was replaced under warranty. That causes no quarrels; they make warranties for a reason. The next thing, another 8-10 months down the road, same problem. It simply won't turn back on after being off. There has to be some kind of malfunction with the unit due to immense amount of problems reported online. Had the same problem not occurred twice, within a similar time frame, then I'd give this unit 4 stars. It's good as long as it turns on, but I would be sure to get a warranty.
The package was shipped very quickly - that was appreciated. I have the same exact TV as the one featured on Amazon.com's graphic and on the box of the product (both GE items).The first thing I noticed is that the plastic rivet do-dad in the middle of the turntable kept falling apart when I first put the TV on top of it. After several tries in which I would place the unit under the TV and the turntable's middle rivet would pop out, I eventually figured out that the TV has to sit in exactly the right spot of the swivel or I ended up scrambling on the floor looking for the detached plastic rivet do-dad.The best way to make this work - use two people. One person lifts up the TV, the other one slips the unit under it in just the right spot.Anyway, I've had the turntable for a day or so and it seems okay now. I recommend buying the swivel only if you have some patience with this kind of thing.
I just got this player last week. I was looking for my first mp3 player, and I was trying to find one that wasn't outrageously expensive. After spending quite some time in the store trying to make a choice, I regret my final decision to buy this one. However, I blame it on an employee who told me it was a good player. Riiiiiight.I have NEVER seen a CD player eat batteries so badly in my life! I had 2 sets of good rechargeable batteries charged to their fullest.... one set lasted 3 hours; the other set didn't even make it through 2 songs! In my last player, one set of those batteries lasted about 15 hours on average. This player is also very difficult to navigate, as it takes forever for the player to actually do anything when you push the buttons. Sometimes, it misses the fact that you pushed a button, or it goes 2 songs ahead when you only pushed the button once. The buttons are incredibly tiny as well, so they're a pain to push in the first place. It takes a good long while to even load discs too.The player has volume issues also. CDs of mine (real ones and CD-Rs) that have played in other players at consistent volumes play at varying volumes on this player. The sound output sometimes comes out as very fuzzy too, as though the bass is so overdone that the speakers cannot handle it (and this is without putting the bass boost setting on.)I tried using this player in my car, and it's horrible for that. It didn't skip, but that did nothing to make up for it's other problems. The lack of a lighted display and the fact that it has a 4.5 volt plug instead of a 6 volt one, the typical voltage for a cigarette lighter adapter, made it even worse.I'm going to be returning this player soon and will hopefully find a product much better. At this point, I'm so thoroughly disgusted that I probably will fork over at least (...) to get a better player. It certainly won't be anything with a RioVolt label on the cover.
I'm so darn sorry to say, but this has got to be the biggest hunk of junk I have ever purchased. I bought this unit at Target and like others who reviewed this product, was never offered an extended service plan. Much to the dismay of my 3.5yr old and 1.5yr old, one of the video screen stopped working no longer than 2hrs after the very first movie started to play. On the upside, we had only 1800 miles more to drive (3 days). Gee, thanks Disney and Target. I'm letting you know know that you are "Number one" in my book.I've tried to get it fixed through Target and they won't touch me with a 10' pole. Disney cust service wont help (I thought you were all about service) and this lousy company both turned me on to is equally a bunch of yahoos. I'm about to call my CC company and dispute the charges.The tears were short, attention was held with the one screen and the round trip back home (another 1850 miles) was uneventful.So much for trusting a company that was built on service and trust, not to mention Target.
I don't know what's wrong with this drive. I have it connected to my MacBook Pro via firewire800, and I'd say about 25% of the time that I connect it to the computer it doesn't mount. I have a second 250GB LaCie triple-play daisy-chained through the MyBook and that drive always shows up right away, just like it should. Whenever the MyBook doesn't show up I have to eject the LaCie, unplug the MyBook from EVERYTHING (computer, LaCie Drive, Power source) wait 30 seconds, then plug the MyBook back into the power source, press its power button, wait a sec, then reconnect the other cables. After this process the drive will show up in the finder. Sometimes it shows up immediately, sometimes it can take up to 15 minutes to re-appear.I am always careful to eject the drive before I disconnect it from the computer. I treat it the same as I treat the LaCie drive. The only difference is that the LaCie drive always works.I haven't lost any data yet, but each time the drive doesn't mount immediately I get a little nervous. What's the point of a back-up drive if it's not reliable?I really cannot recommend this product based on my experience. But maybe it's just a fluke. When I did my research before purchasing it seemed like the best option.
We bought our Samsung HT-DB600 Theatre System because it is a Samsung product. We own three Samsung DLP TVs and love them all - fantastic displays and no problems. We also liked the DB600 Theatre System's compact size, low profile and sleek appearance. We installed it in our bedroom and wall mounted the small speakers. It was functional for this purpose, relatively unobtrusive and had good surround sound...while it worked. BUT it has been used less than 30 hours and now powers off immediately and displays the dreaded "Protection" message. Samsung says it's overheating and it is out of warranty. How does a receiver/DVD player overheat while turned off? We had not used it in several days, then turned it on and it turned itself off for "Protection". Who wants to pay $150 + shipping for repairs to a faulty product to likely face the same problem again in the near future? If you are unfamiliar with the "Protection" message and its lack of a simple fix, just Google: Samsung HT-DB600 Protection. This is apparently a much too common problem.Although we love our Samsung DLP TVs, we will not buy another Samsung receiver or theatre system until Samsung decides to fix this problem, stand behind their products and recall this faulty sound system .
I found that although the transpod fits well in my car, and is easily accessible, its FM reception is awful. I have a Sonnet unit that I use that is much, much better.
It was working at the beggining but 2 days later it was horrible.I live in New Haven area CT and I found few free frequencies but it was very bad.I have a cassete player in my other car and this fm transmitter could not even come close to a cassete one.I had to return it.
I dont think this was worth the money I sent one back and never was refunded for itLaura J g tooo small not worth the price
About 15 years ago, Koss sold a similar design. I still use my Koss phones at work, and bought these for home and workout use. The sound and functionality are fine for the intended use. Trouble is, on the Sonys, the extender band is made of flimsy plastic (Koss used metal), and with the first tug on the cord, it snapped clean through. Portable headphones need to be sturdy, and these are not. This is one of many disappointments with Sony products in recent years. They used to be so good -- what happened? If I'm going to buy a portable product, I need to be able to bang it around a little. Unfortunately, I can find no other manufacturer who makes this design, so if you need them, buy them, but you may need to baby them a little.
You can't beat the price, but after only one month I can only get this battery to charge to about 68%. It serves it's purpose for an old laptop, but don't expect it to hold the charge of the better batteries.
I own this, and 2 of my friends own them. They seemed like a great deal 2 years ago, better than the ipod of the time. 3 out of 3 are now almost useless. huge problems uploading files. huge problems with hardware. huge problems with sound and playback.Buy an ipod. apple knows what they are doing
I bought a Karanga ipod case about a month ago. It looks good in the picture on their website, but when the product arrived it was scratched and dusty and very cheeply made. They don't have any kind of phone number to call either on their website or in the yellow pages (as a matter of fact, the address they give on their website is actually for an auto repair shop in New York). I tried emailing them asking how to return the case and I still haven't heard anything from them (it's been about 2 weeks).Please don't buy anyting from Karanga. They sent me a crappy product that I am now stuck with...they seem to disappear as soon as they get your money.
I have used this product to power my laptop, and recently purchased the IPod tip for use with the dual power adapter. When I plugged it in to the IPod, it fried it immediately. The company has refused to replace my IPod and does not stand behind their product. Use at your own risk.
I loved this camera - until, not too long after the warranty period ran out, it stopped working. Specifically, the image is always black ... the display works OK but it acts as if the lens cap is on even when it's not. Now they want $160 and 4 weeks to repair!I have always handled the camera with care, there were no drops or bumps.This is my last Canon. It's a fine product when it works but I expect more lifetime from such an expensive product.
I ordered one of these from a seller on here. The item was brand new. I plugged everything in and went to turn it on and it would not turn on. Returned the item and got a refund as that seller would not replace an item. Then bought another one from a different seller. SAME problem would not turn on. Both of these were brand new. I called the manufacturer tech support and they said it was a bad unit. Don't go thinking I am someone who doesn't know how to use electronics either. I have tons of electronics in my home set up in ways that would give most people a headache to try and figure out. This item is junk. I will try my luck with a more expensive name brand.
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.
Hooking this up to your splitter, DVD player, equalizer, or TV does nto work. Don't be fooled. Not sure what you need to hook up Netflix and Hulu etc from your PC to your TV but it is most definitely NOT this thing though it seems like it would work to the layman.
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.
I got this for my daughter after a few problems with an IPOD that she had for two years. Well, the Zen here worked for about 10 minutes and we're two days and waiting for customer support at Creative. When she received it for Christmas, she told me that it didn't work. Thinking that she didn't have it set up correctly, I finally had some time to work with it this past weekend (April). Well, she was right, it doesn't work. Loaded everything, got it in sync and then it promptly froze in recovery mode with the computer software saying that it isn't plugged in since it's in recovery mode. Catch 22!!!! Find another brand, it can't be any worse.
I had a S45 and after loving that camera and quite frankly beating the heck out of it taking photos of two kids and needed a new one. I am now needing repair for the second time. After buying the canon camera bag, I managed to drop it after having it for all of three weeks and the lense cracked. Now 13 months later I can't get the lense cover to close. Very frustrating.
I really don't know were to start Scratches resistant, (WRONG) software problems, the cost of repairs, incompatibilities with every other Mp3. It seems every time I hook my fifth Generation up to my computer there's going to be something wrong, or needs to be up dated. I really truly wanted to love it, it goes back to the saying don't judged a book by its cover. You would think its great when truly its not. If you don't believe me go a head and buy one and when you do, buy all the warranty's that come with it you will need at less two years so now your 300 or 400 $ turned into five or six good luck
I regret purchasing Creative's Zen Vision W 100%. I spent a lot of time researching players, and narrowed it down to the Vision W and Zune's 30 GB player, and I made the wrong choice. Though I haven't loaded any pictures or video yet, I will say that the screen is BEAUTIFUL -very clear and I love the widescreen. The sound is great, even with my mediocre headphones. It's big, though, and heavy, though that didn't bother me at all. I cannot give this item anything but an F, and if I could give it zero or negative stars, I would.When I received the player I was able to load 1300 songs right away. No problems whatsoever. However, starting with the very next day, when I tried to load more, I had nothing but complete failure. Suddenly the device wasn't recognized, other than maybe once every 15 tries. Even in that one time the player was recognized, it froze in 'DOCKING' mode before any songs could be added, and the only way to do anything -even turn it off -was to remove the battery and then have the system 'REBUILD.' I hate this player, and will never buy another Creative product. The Creative website, too, is a joke. There are all these questions you have to answer -none of which gives you an answer, other than something like, 'You should change your Reg files. Here's how to do it.' Then it tells you, once you update the Reg files, your system may become unstable. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! I'm going to do that when I don't even know what the problem is? I notice, also, that CL obviously doesn't want to talk to customers -all CS is YOU spending time troubleshooting. I finally fired off an email -I'm sick of wasting my time. I paid $258 to waste my time? So the emails tell me to reboot, then when that didn't work to update the Reg files, which I did. Nothing helped. Customer service then told me I would have to send the player in to have it analyzed, and if they couldn't find anything wrong, I'd be charged for postage both ways. In a last-ditch effort I finally reformatted the stupid thing -erasing the nearly 4 hours of time spent downloading the 1300+ songs already on the beast. Only then could I re-load the songs. After doing that I knew the next day would be make-or-break. I tried adding more songs. Nope. Apparently, one had better load all the songs one ever wants at one time, or forget about it. I had the same exact problems as before -freezing in docking mode and an unrecognized device. Thankfully, Amazon is great. I've purchased so much from them over the years and this is the first item I've ever had to return anything. They made the entire process completely painless, as far as returning the defective item for a full refund. I do not recommend the Creative Zen Vision W AT ALL. It's garbage, and their customer service is severely lacking.
I know nothing about binoculars when I made this purchase for a trip but really had much higher expectations. After not much use they got out of focus and my husband and I just couldn't figure out how to get them to work normally again. Wouldn't recommend.
the GOOD: lightweight, small, cheap, no power cord...the BAD: scans the flattest paper, 99.9% paper only! horrible software! FOR: beginners and only those scanning the flattest objects!i got the CanoScan N650U because of such overwhelming positive reviews, then i bought it and tried it - easy to install and started scanning. it is NOT AS GOOD as the majority online says it is. from the reviews i read, it was suppose to be quiet, fast and easy to use. well...it's not exactly that. i even contacted Canon, who said they would reply back with help in 2-3 days; it's been over a week.it's almost louder than my old scanner, a Umax Astra 1220S and crashes alot more on Window2000! the N650U scans at a good speed, though i had hoped faster for USB. while i do admire it's size and design, i despise it's scanning program and even it's scanning ability, or lack of i should say.the N650U only scans well if you have a perfectly flat object [99.9% paper material] on the surface. if u do not have a flat object and you scan, u will get the blurrest image!!! i'm talking about the slightest wrinkle in the paper, and the N650U will see it as a BIG blur! this scanner is ONLY for the flattest object, dont think of using it for magazines that are creased or such, you will get blurs at the crease.compared to my 1220S, the N650U is a lost cause! the photos scanned do not appear as clear as my 1220S and have white specks on the scans, even after i cleaned the glass surface! while the N650U saves space, it doesn't save the user from agony and professional use. it is overall a waste of money unless you are a pre-beginner at scanning and only scan flat paper images, which turn out decent.my 1220S does a good job of scanning everything! flat objects and 3D objects! the only reason i thought of buying another scanner is because i wanted to use the USB port rather than a SCSI port. and that my scanner is bulky compared to the N650U...but now that i've tried another scanner that seemed really nice but wasnt, i am definitely returning the N650U, then either stay with my old scanner or buy another brand.while the N650U looks beautiful on your desktop, it's not quite useful enough for a true designer working with graphics, drawings, etc. and for under 100$, there is NO such thing as high quality in this scanner. better to try another brand [first] and compare the results.
To be fair, before trashing this manufacturer completely, I purchased a 60 gig Creative Zen Vision M a few months ago and was/am very pleased. Easy to use, great picture quality, and have raved about it. So much so, that my wife wanted one in white. After not finding one and calling US sales and learning there were no plans to sell the 60 gig in the US in white(?), she opted for the 30 gig.First it took a couple of weeks and an email complaint to have it shipped. Then the unit did not work - it would not power on, recognize a USB port or charge. We returned it to Amazon (great service by them) and had a second unit in a couple of days but it had the SAME PROBLEMS. By this point I felt that I should go through Creative for help - not Amazon's fault, why should they continue to pay for shipping etc.Here is my warning - terrible customer/tech service. To start, their website, when it worked, was not user friendly or helpful. Secondly, you can't find a number to call when you click the 'contact us' button. Finally, even if you click the 'send an email' button, you get sent around in circles to 'list your problem' and never get to send an email for help. So, I opened the literature in the box, found a number, had to pay for the call and I ended up with a tech guy in Singapore. Though he was very nice - he did not solve or even seem to understand the problems. As my 60 works just fine through my computer, my USB ports are not an issue, yet he continued to tell to disconnect them and reconnect them. Then he told me to do the reset - great, but one itty bitty problem - to do the reset the battery has to be charged...it charges through the USB port...which it won't recognize and therefore won't charge. Hmmm.... Finally, he said I should update the firmware...once again that pesky little issue with NO USB CONNECTIVITY. So, they did not solve my issue. His suggestion, send it back. OK, do you want my address for the call tag? No, you (the customer) have to pay to ship it. WHAT?I requested that someone from customer service in the US call me. I got a call from Singapore by a friendly lady who informed to try all the same things I had already tried. The really frustating part was that she was even reading my case file from the previous call and KNEW that those things did not work. She then told me that they would be happy to take back the Zen and run a diagnostic on it and either replace it or fix it and ship it back, BUT I had to pay the freight both ways. I hit the roof - and have requested a manager to call me on Monday. I'll let you know if that even happens and what transpires if it does.So, as my wife is really wanting her MP3 player, I did another return on Amazon tonight. Only to get an email that they will now NOT send me a third unit (can't blame them really) because there is possibly a widespread problem with these units. They are telling me to wait a couple of weeks and order again. Oh, how happy this makes my wife who was so excited about it FOUR WEEKS AGO when I ordered AND still doesn't have an MP3 player that works.SO, suggestion - wait for a while or save yourself the potential frustration and buy something else. Maybe their help and customer concern will get the message. I want to return my 60 gig to Creative and have them buy all the accessories we purchased. I want to get all my money back and go iPod at this point. Which is sad because my not being a fan of the proprietary nature of iTunes etc. was the whole reason I chose the Zen in the first place. But at this point it seems the lesser of two evils because the help and customer service at Creative has me boiling. Good luck.UPDATE : MAY 1, 2007 : Creative did have a manager call. He was polite, but not helpful in resolving the problem. In fact, they deny that there is a widespread problem, it must be my bad luck to receive two units with 100% dead batteries. So, my wife gave up and purchased a 30 gig iPod today. She seems happy.
I was very excited to recieve this product to offer myself different lighting possibilities at an affordable price. Well, the old addage still applies: you get what you pay for. I recieved my order right before a shoot, popped in some batteries, and when I mounted it on my camera, the panel detached itself from the mount. The construction is very poor on this product. The screws had just fallen out. Upon inspection (fortunatly I had found all of the miniature screws), I found that the screws barely thread...they might be long enough to reach one thread. That's just not enough security for off center weight. It's probably not even enough for centered weight. Extremely disappointed in this purchase. And, upon reading the return policy, I found out that I will not be able to get my money back. Leason learned.
We chose this printer because of the network capability. The first printer stopped functioning correctly after three weeks. To print, we had to turn the printer off, then back on, and then print. We had to do this every time we wanted to print. HP sent us a replacement printer, and it worked correctly for 4 days. After over an hour on the phone with HP, I was told the printer is not very stable in a network application, and we should use the printer via a USB connection. If HP knows the unit is not stable in a network environment, then HP should correct the problem, or stop selling the unit.
A lot of people think that bose is the greatest. But have you ever went to a place like circuit city or ultimate electronics and asked a sales rep. what they think of Bose? I used to think Bose was the greatest until I heard them and compared them compared them to a speaker company like Infinity, for less! Bose do have their fans but stay away from Bose you will be happier. The drivers ( the actual speaker inside) on Bose are made of paper. Bose speaker also rely on reflecting sound so, if you don't have a square room you will be digusted with the sound and not even hear most of it. They also sound distorted at low and high volumes. Do not buy this speaker, don't waste your money.
I was shopping for a stereo cable and had good success with Monster cables previously. What I received were two completely separate (but color-coded) mono cables -- I immediately sent them back for a refund. I expected a joined double cable. Amazon's photos do not clearly show that the cables are separate, nor is there anything in the detailed description about this. I already have too many cables behind my cabinets and on my floor -- why would I want two more when one double cable would suffice? Conclusion: the photos are misleading and the description is incomplete.
Rceived radio in a timely manner. Problem is that the radio does not work as described in the directions. I could not get any channels except 16, 9 and 1. Also would not let me select the weather band along with other problems! Sent radio back and ordered another one. Had the same prolem with it and sent it back for a refund. Ordered a Uniden radio, hope it works......
Yes, I'm echoing previous reviews of this product.I read that there was a non-standard connection on the cord that comes with this, but I also noted that the reviews were somewhat dated, so I went to the manufacturer's website and downloaded the manual for this product. The manual clearly states that you can plug this into the wall, or into a splitter jack if you wanted a phone connected to the same jack. "Aha!", thinks I -- "If they manual says you can plug it into the wall, they must have updated it with an RJ-11 plug!". Thus goeth fools....thus went I.Nope. The item I received was opened and taped back shut. "No worries", thinks I ...it looks in good shape. Lo and behold, the plug on the end of the wire is NOT an RJ-11...it is (as others have said) a handset plug..and will NOT plug into the wall, and so far as I know there are no splitters for this type of plug.Back this goes...and Amazon would do well to remove this from their site--it's a nice concept, but poorly designed and poorly documented.
I bought the Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapterand the NETGEAR WMB521NA 802.11b Wireless Kit for Notebooks. The Netgear kit (router and notebook adapter) works great, but the Linksys has never worked since the day I received it. I called Linksys support and still did not get it working.
I got the Rio 600 for my girlfriend for valentine's day. She really wanted an MP3 player she could use at school. At first the Rio 600 was great, it took her alittle while to get use to the software but that was fine. Then all it did was play static. Now it won't stay on for more than a few seconds. A real piece of ... and I'm stuck looking like a jerk, because this thing doesn't work and trying to reach Diamond about the issue is like trying to get blood from a stone. Buy something else. A few weeks later my cousin bought the same unit, and he is experiencing the same problems.
I enjoyed the unit while it worked. The warranty is 90 days and the LCD screen stopped working at about 112 days. Polaroid had no flexibility on the issue. They charged $60 to exchange the unit for a new one (which I don't have yet, but that's not a gripe). No discussion or communication with Polaroid would change their mind. I'm very dissappointed in the product reliability, and at Polaroid's indifference. This unit is not cheap. Take the money and find another more reliable brand.
1. The clip is really tight so it does fit on your belt tightly but it's also a bit hard getting it on initially2. it closes with Velcro so you can't just flip open the flap and take out your iphone - you have to tug it open; so this decreases the "flow" of grabbing for your phone and it may seem minor but it gets annoying after a while. In addition on this same point, the phone is *SO* snug and tight that it takes a bit of time to get it into and out of the pouch once you do open that velcro flap. The result is I just end up putting the phone in my front pocket.It's so different than the blackberry one where you seamlessly put your phone in and out of the pouch - but you can't use that with the iphone because of the magnet so don't try.Still looking for an iphone holder as well-designed as the blackberry ones but so far haven't found it.
the good news is it worked with no problem. The bad news, it's a very flimsy design and it got knocked and broke about 10 days after I bought it. Definitely not recommended!
Like others I left the battery in the adapter that came with my camera. It corroded and I couldn't repair it. Like others I thought I would buy a cheap replacement. Be different- don't buy this unit.It refuses to play more than one tenth of a second and mangles up the tapes. Like others I have subsequently purchased the Panasonic version. I hope it works!
What a junk of a product! The remote and the power button on the unit sometimes do not respond at all, so you have no choice but to unplug it. I have had to take a disc out and watch it on my computer, where I was able to do with ease. My unit upconverts up to 720p only. The audio coming out is delayed by a couple of seconds, no less. After calling Toshiba support, they said warranty for labor is only up to 3 months, and they would charge me $70. There has not been any firmware updates, so I don't know what they intend to fix! It gets one star because, on the bright side, you can at least watch VCR.
Used this printer for a few months until it stopped working entirely about a week ago. Error with the magenta ink tank. At first I could pop tank out and in, and it would work again, now the printer won't function at all due to the very annoying error. Hopefully they will send me a new cartridge but the printer will be completely useless in the meantime.
I've never touched the cable since I first hooked everything up a month and a half ago. It's in the back of my tv connected to my cable box. I turned on the units one day and poof--"no signal". The minute I swapped the cable out, everything was fine. Really not sure why it stopped working.
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,
I purchased this item for over $200 from Amazon.com in the summer of 2005. After fewer than ten uses in less than a year the screen went completely dead. This item was treated very carefully, never dropped, etc. Getting in touch with customer service at GoVideo has proved impossible, either via phone or the web so I am stuck with a broken DVD player and no recourse. I strongly recommend that people do not buy this product.
This card reader is not compatible with Windows 7. I spent more time than I care to admit trying to get it to work with various possible solutions I found online from others who have experienced the same problem, which is my computer will not recognize the device. I have a new laptop with all of the bells and whistles that was purchased in December 2010 so I could not figure what why I woud have to install a driver or re-name the file path or copy and paste contents from one area to another; but I tried them all - multiple times without success. I downloaded Windows XP because I was determined to get it to work at that point - still nothing. I gave up and purchased a 33-in-1 card reader at Walmart yesterday for less $$$ and it worked perfectly on the first try. My computer recognized the device, downloaded the driver automatically, and ta-da! I was able to transfer over 200 pictures from my memory stick to my laptop in just a couple of minutes.
Simply awful...like it was originally a trilogy and has been compressed into one book at the expense of dialogue, character development, and atmosphere. If you are only reading on an eighth grade level you might find this acceptable. Me? I want my $0.99 back and a swift kick if I ever download anything else by this author.
I purchased 2 Rio Forge MP3 Players. One of them worked for about 2 weeks, then went out. I returned it to you and you sent another. This one worked for about 2 weeks. The other MP3 Player worked ok for the month. I have returned both of them for a refund, since it was stated that there were too many problems with these particular products.
WHAT A LOAD&lt; BOUGHT THIS IN AUGUST TO SET UP NEW KINDLE. COMPUTER GOT VIRUS SO I HAD IT CLEANED OUT.NOW I CANNOT GET CONNECTION FOR DOWNLOADING BOOKS. CALLED TECH SUPPORT AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO BUY ANOTHER WARRENITYFOR 99.00dollars ! HOWS THAT GUESS I will GO TO LIBRARY TOMORROW>
I thought this was great for a week. After that, pictures are blury, the brightness is missing the "bright" in it and it flickers. No refund was offered. I would never buy a AXION product again. Poor customer service and no tech support.
This item was very easy to set up, worked fast, and came with a very nice USB extension cord. Unfortunately, it only worked once. After that no computer I plugged it into recognized anything there, it was totally dead. Trendnets' warranty policy is that the defective unit must be shipped to them at the customers expense, which will cost about half of the units price. Turns out it not as cheap as itt looks. Save your money and buy a better product.
The Kingston DataTraveler family of drives should be a great product. The pricing is excellent compared to the storage capacity, and they work very well in regards to compatibility with PCs and USB ports.Where the Kingston drives fail miserably is in their user ergonomics. First up is the cap. The cap is on tight - real tight - and that is good, since it helps prevent it from getting lost. However, the shape of the cap - tapering in the same direction you'll need to pull it - combined with the tightness, and therefore the effort needed to remove it, makes it very difficult to grip long enough to get it off. Kingston could have overcome this easily by including some grooves, ribs, or some flares or depressions to enhance your grip, but inexplicably they didn't.The fatal flaw for me is the keychain loop on the rear of the drive. For me, the USB drive is all about mobility. I like to be able to carry 4GB of data around with me; it's fantastically handy to port that much storage. But, and this is a big "but", you MUST be able to make sure the data stays with you. Who wants to lose their data? No one does that I know of. And this is where the drive lets you down. The loop for hanging it on a keychain is far too weak to hold up to even light duty use. Mine broke within 6 days of use, and it was shocking how little effort it took for the loop to break. A very gentle tug of my keys from a backpack pocket, an act that myLexar Media 1 GB JumpDrive Sport USB Flash ( JDSP1GB-231 ) (Retail Package)has endured for nearly 2 years without complaint, and yet the Kingston snapped its loop completely off. To further add insult, it now has 2 very sharp barbs where the loops were, requiring me to perform some surgery on the drive just to make sure it doesn't pose a danger to fingers.I'm headed back to the Lexar JumpDrive Sport family, which I appreciate even more than I did now that I've seen the failings of the competition.
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!
Steer away from this unreliable hard drive. Mine lasted about 8 months and was replaced under warranty with a reconditioned drive. That one lasted about 3 month. I was difficult navigating the website and finding an email address to correspond with. When there was a response, I was told too bad, sorry. Never again will I deal with Iomega.
Works like it's suppose to, but the monitor turns off every 30-seconds (Goes black) on either computer. So maybe just I had a bad unit idk, another thing i seen is you have to make sure the USB's are plugged into the right sides of unit to make keyboard work. First time i hooked it up nothing would work. I'm returning it gonna get different model and try that one hope that one works better!
I would not recommend this product to anyone. The remote is difficult to use. Their support is worse.I bought this product and it broke the very first day of use. I put in a VCR tape in the machine. I had just watched this movie and rewound the tape that morning. I played a little bit of the tape and then tried to rewind it. It would not rewind and got stuck in the machine. It was flashing err 2. I called their support line. I got cut off twice and had to explain my problem to 3 different people. They could not help. They did not know what err 2 meant. The product was still under warranty as this was the same day I had purchased it. If I wanted it fixed, I had to send it to a repair center at my expense, even though it was brand new. A friend of mine got the tape removed and then it flashed err 3. The VCR part of this brand new machine was not usable.I returned the product to the store.
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 camera case is not the right size for the Fuji Finepix F31fd camera. If your idea, as was mine, is size - that's why you got this camera in the first place - then this case is the wrong buy. It's just too large. Go to Circuit City and look at similar cases half the size, which fit snug, no movement for the camera.
I purchased this during Black Friday sales, and upon using the product (it was a gift for mom), I'd hesitate before purchasing again. I certainly wouldn't pay more than $60.1. Photo contrast and ratio is both poor, as noted in previous reviews2. Music and photos, as others also noted, cannot be played simultaneously; the product description is ambiguous on this point3. Interface, though not overly difficult, is not intuitive.All said, I got what I paid for, I suppose... it's certainly not for anyone looking for quality.
We almost bought the PCV-L552 for its big view finder and 27x optical zoom, but after a lot of digging on obscure web sites, we found this older camera suffers from a dew detector light that goes off too easily, shutting down camera for hours. The PV-L424 just came out in 2004.
For a product that costs $80 bucks it is the worst. I sent back two pairs because the male end that plugs into my iTouch either broke or the cable wore through in less than 3 weeks. Don't waste your time and money.
I ordered and returned this product TWICE and still did not get a working one. I gave up and payed for a worthless little box. DO NOT BUY!
tested the drive by copying a 897Mb file back and forth. While read speed was very good - around 16Mb/sec, write speed was horrible - slightly over 2Mb/sec. In comparison, my old 1Gb Lexar drive shows 8.5Mb/sec write and 11Mb/sec read.Not to mention that there is a 15-20 sec delay between you hit 'copy' button and the actual copying dialog showing up.Did test it on my desktop and laptop.It may be just a faulty one I got, but this is my second negative experience with Kingston after purchasing their 2Gb miniSD card (also pretty slow).
This product didn't come with the installment CD or the manual. When I finally got it to work, it worked great...for four weeks. Now it won't hold a wireless signal. I am looking for a replacement.
I'm giving the lowest possible score until Amazon corrects this page.This IS NOT a Compact Flash Reader! I received the wrong item in the form of a reader for every other type of card other than Compact Flash.The item's picture is wrong as is the description.I've submitted a return request, so we'll see how that goes. I had better not be charged return shipping!
I bought this camera for my twenty year old son for Christmas. The LCD screen broke within two weeks. He sent it to Canon and they said it was caused by impact/pressure, and he would have to pay $150 to have it repaired. When I bought the camera there were no negative reviews on this site; now there are at least seven regarding cracked LCD's. I think this is a defect that Canon should make right. Until then, I would not recommend this camera or any of the same line.
What's up, I can't run with these because my footsteps shake the buds out of my ears and the buds are like 'okay' and just fall out and I wind up looking like a stupid dick running like a tool with these flappy pieces of plastic attached to my shorts. They're ok if I'm just in my bed staring at the ceiling though.
Broke after 2 days. And it's not just me. The failure rates for this player are piling up. Seem to be some real quality issues here. Back to Creative for me.
With the new (2010) 27" iMacs, the privacy screen can't seem to handle that much screen real estate. Three inches of both left and right sides are vignetted so much that it's distracting. I'm returning this. It probably works great on smaller monitors, but something large like an 27" iMac will lead to disappointment.Now, if it only had cost $30 I probably would have kept it.
This was a terrible purchase for me. The reception is bad, the sound is not clear and my belt clip broke after three months. If you are active and need your clip, or if you want to hear and enjoy what is being played on the radio - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
It's an excellent full featured product. We were completely satisfied with it ...... until it started to malfunction after only 10 days of use. Now the internal display only works in black & white.
This was a gift and was a needed gift and was received happily! The first month was great. By the third month I was having to tape the connector from the usb cord to the mat itself on, as it would keep losing connection. I stopped using it only to have my desk, computer, or me heating up beyond endurance. I plugged in the mat again only to have to check it every 5 min to make sure it was still running. Today the mat would not even turn on at all. Sadly I must go and purchase another one.
Where's the Bass?!? BOSE is completely overrated and consistently does not live up to all the hype for their significantly overpriced speakers. I tried these speakers and was so dissappointed they were immediately returned for a much cheaper pair of Polk's. The BOSE speakers do not even compare to Polk's that have a much higher Power rating (350watts vs only 100watts), better frequency response(40-20KHZ Vs. 670-20KHz), and even higher sensitivity (94db Vs. 89db).The specifications for BOSE products are NOT advertised prior to purchase. Geeh. . . I wonder why? The reason is, by doing a direct side-by-side comparison, the BOSE speakers just don't match up & can't hold their ground to a much cheaper speaker since they perform so poorly. After all the advertising and sales gimmicks, the bottom line is that these BOSE speakers cannot even provide the performance of a speaker that is a fraction of the cost. The Bass response was weak & non-existant even for an outdoor speaker and could probably be blown very easily.Why Pay the outragious costs for an inferior product? BOSE is for the uneducated buyer, who falls for all the sales gimmicks and buys speakers based on their looks alone and completely ignores the performance characteristics.
This adapter, new out of the box with new batteries, makes horrible noises when put into the VCR. The tapes play, but jump around and have a warbled sound. The product does not do what it is supposed to do, so I am returning it and considering myself lucky that the tapes have not been completely destroyed. We have to wait until we have a working adapter to see if there was any damage.
I could not believe the glowing reviews that I found about this camera. I am not a professional photographer but have been an avid photographer as a hobby since I was a kid. I own another digital camera and received this one as a gift. Thank GOODNESS I did not waste my own money on this piece of junk.Here are my main issues with the HP:1. The LCD screen sometimes goes black after taking a picture. Nothing will bring it back without powering it down and bringing it back up.2. The pictures are NOT crystal clear. They are clear enough, but they lack that sharp, focused look of my other digital camera.3. There is a TREMENDOUS lag time between when you "take" the picture and when the camera actually flashes and takes the picture. I suppose if you're photographing a lot of adults or still objects, this is not a big issue. I, however, spend most of my time these days photographing my kids. I have missed MANY great shots because the picture you take and the picture the camera catches is NOT the same picture! I know that some will argue that this is true of all digital cameras, and let me assure you that it is NOT. My other camera has some lag, but I get reasonably close to the picture I wanted...if not the exact one. This is my biggest complaint with this camera.4. My camera drains the batteries so quickly! Friends of mine have this camera also (they also complain about #3), and theirs don't seem to do this. I have tried various batteries without different results. I can sometimes only take 6 or so pics before needing new batteries. And this IS with the Ni rechargeables.I called HP to see what could be done about the tech issues, and ~SURPRISE~ my warranty expired a couple of weeks ago. I will not spend my money on an HP camera EVER and would highly recommend that you put your own money into another camera, too. There are more reliable cameras of better quality (and some for less money!) out there. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!
Flimsy, won't stay on your head and they have lousy sound. Zero stars maximum. I can't believe Sony would actually put their name on these.
I purchased this camcorder/digital camera in May 2002 and found that it takes excellent video, is easy to use, and seemed to be a good value. Unfortunately my good first impression came to an end. Despite every trick known to a computer geek and following Panasonic's instructions to the letter, I cannot get the camera to "talk" to my PC. Therefore the digital camera function is worthless to me now. Panasonic's product literature states the Windows 95/98/Me/2000 OS is required. I am using Windows XP. So I went to Panasonic's website to download the newest iteration of the software but that didn't solve the problem. I called Panasonic's customer service and despite numerous busy signals, finally reached a rep who was basically clueless. It might be the cable, but I don't want to buy a new one. I'd really like Panasonic to solve the problem!
Works OK, but the connection is poor. Any slight wiggle causes the right channel to fluctuate. A firm press back into the jack combined with a careful removal of my hand causes it to work well until the next time it is wiggled.I have a number of other cords that work much more reliably with the same devices.
I have owned several pressure cookers in my time and wanted to get one for my daughter. I showed her how to use it (having read the specific instructions enclosed with the cooker) and wish I hadn't. It did not hold pressure at all, and the plastic top on the weight that I had set at the side of the stove while I browned the meat prior to cooking, melted.Another Cheap Chinese knock-off. Totally unworthy of the Presto brand.
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
In the 18 or so months I've had this router, it has given me nothing but trouble. Almost every week it will simply freeze and stop working, requiring a reset. However, there is no power switch on the unit, so you have to unplug the AC adapter every time you need to turn it off or reset it. Very inconsiderate and totally lame.Port forwarding rules often simply disappear from their list, preventing you from ever editing or deleting them, but continue to be in effect, causing port conflict errors later on. Sometimes they disappear as soon as you create them. Worse, Netgear refuses to acknowledge this problem any further than recommending a hard reset to factory defaults, which only delays the problem rather than fixing it. Even if you can get the settings to stick, the forwarded ports often don't work at all. UPnP is the only feature on this thing that actually works. This is the last Netgear product I will ever own.Don't buy this router because it looks like a bargain. There's a reason it's cheap: it's complete garbage. Save your money and put it toward something better.
Haven't had the receiver long enough to detail it,about 2 weeks, but sound is not as great as I expected.My old receiver which is about 15 years, had more clerity but for the money,I guess it will do for now.
I'm using the HP photosmart 7350 with a powermac g4 866 running OS 10.2, and the latest drivers and patches from Apple. When I first installed the printer I couldn't print to it at all with the out of the box software. After 20 minutes of troubleshooting, I downloaded the newest drivers from HP's website. This allowed me to print from iphoto and photoshop. The photos I printed on glossy inkjet paper are average, which is the only good thing about this printer that I have found so far. It isn't hot swappable (USB is supposed to be, and my last USB printer was), and I commonly have to restart my computer to get it to print if the printer is unplugged. The print options are limited in terms of paper, and the plastic paper tray is extremely flimsey. The black text output is also terrible. The bottom line: If you want to print from a mac, buy a different printer.
I was usually very careful while buying electronics online. After reading all the user reviews here at Amazon.com (including those for the Sandisk 256m, 512m and the 1G versions, coz they should be the same unit besides the storage capacity), I also googled other reviews for this mp3 player before i placed the order. Mostly, people rate this player pretty high and agreed that it has a very good music playback quality... besides two reviews, one found here and the other on CNET.com, reported that there's a "periodic distortion/crackling sound" that occurs when the beginning of the scrolling file name reaches the left side of the display. And these reviewers said this crackling noise is very NOTICABLE and Irritating. I just thought if it is so, then there's no reason for the other 100+ reviewers to ignore it. So i just decided that two units with the crackling sound should be just accidentally defective and should not be common. So I place the order.After I received it and put some songs in it, I heard the exact same annoying noise as described by those two reviewers! It happens periodicly (every 8-12 seconds) and is indeed very NOTICABLE and IRRITATING. Later after multiple trys using different software (including the one came with this player and Window Media Player and itunes) encoding different songs in different formats I found that the annoying noise happens when you encode the music into MP3 format, but not if you use the WMA format. To me this is definitely unacceptable for this is namely a "MP3 Player" and it fails to function when playing the music in its designated format!I already arranged a replacement with Amazon and hopefully the next unit won't have the same problem. If it does, no options left to me other than asking for a refund.FOLLOWING IS AN UPDATE OF THE ABOVE REVIEW:I have posted a review on this mp3 player a few days ago talking about the crackling noise the player generates when playing music in mp3 formats. Yesterday I received the replacement unit from Amazon. To my surprise, the same problem is still there! Now it seems this Sandisk mp3 player is indeed seriously flawed and at least the problem is not uncommon. Still wondering if the other reviewers, or at least some of them, who gives big credits to the music playback quality of this mp3 player have just missed that crackling noise, which sounds so apparent and annoying to me? If you already bought this player and haven't noticed that noise yet, i urge you to listen some music encode in MP3 format (NOT WMA) REALLY CAREFULLY and see if you can find it. THe sound is very close to the one you wound hear every time when you start playing a song by pushing the PLAY/STOP button or when you stop the player in the middle of a song, though not as loud and apparent. It should not be too difficult to identify that noise if you are listening to some clear music like the classical music or some easy-listening pop songs. If you still cannot find that noise, then congratulations you may be lucky. But be aware that those really loud music, like the heavy metal, may just help to hide the noise.As a portable music lover, I own quite a few different portable music players like the tape Walkmans, Diskmans, MD players and a third genneration IPOD. To be fair, if it is not for this noise, I should have been very satisfied with this MP3 player and give it a 4-5 star rating. It looks good, has a reasonably small size and light weight, the sound quality is very good except for the periodic noise, and of course, the unbeatable price. I even found the much criticized stock ear buds not bad. It has a fairly good performance on the mid to high range (maybe not the bass) and sounds clear and loud. Maybe the size is a bit big so may not fit small ears. As to the unequal length of the left and right cord, it is just the design of the earphones (and such a design has long been used by the Japanese and Euro earphone makers like the SONY, Panasonic, and Philips, just to name a few). Some may not like this design, but i have no problem with it. Unfortunately, that irritating noise comes along with the music failed this otherwise fine mp3 player.I'm going to contact Amazon for a refund and meanwhile I'm looking for anther MP3 player.
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 brought this camera in mid July. The pictures are great compare to other HD camera. Component connections, AV connections are workingbut when I tried to hook up with my DVI it's not work!This DVI in my HDTV is currently using with my DVD player and has no problem. I called Panasonic and after about an hour of diagnostic, theyasked me to send back in. When I asked if they have a tracing number,they said no (which meant that after I sent it to them, I may never see it again).I returned it to Amazon with $20.00 insured postage (ouch!). Amazon saidthey would refund this postage, but never did.
These by far give the best for the money ,but no head adjustment so your eyes have to fit this perfect or you will send it back like i did...my eyes or to wide apart.
I am furious right now. I just blew the second of my two bulbs, the first lasted about a hour and the second only about 30 min. Using them with a Smith Victor A12UL, dont waste your money.
Boy, was I excited to try these out. They look great (much smaller than the photos appear), the fit is excellent, comfort is very good, and the noise cancellation is quite good as well. There's also no external battery compartment (like on some other brands), so they are quite compact and easy to carry. The included carry case is also quite nice.The major problem: sound "leakage" that's more like a flood. As many other reviewers here have noted, these headphones act like speakers. I placed the earcups face-down flat on the desk, put the music at a moderate volume, and I could hear the music perfectly clearly. The sound leaking from the cans was almost as loud as it was with the headphones on. I had read the reviews on Amazon that complained of "leakage," but I had decided to try them out and decide for myself. I had no idea it could be so bad (that is, so loud).Bottom line: I can't recommend these for travel, especially not on an airplane. I am absolutely certain that if you used them on an airplane, the person next to you would be very, very annoyed. (Unless they were wearing their own noise-canceling cans, I guess.) In my case, I usually travel with my young kids, and I am sure the sound leakage from these would distract them and keep them awake when I want them to sleep on those 11-hour flights from Los Angeles to Europe.I'm terribly disappointed, as these seem like excellent headphones in all other respects... but, mine are going back to Amazon for a refund. Hopefully Audio-Technica can fix this problem in the next version.
These are admittedly the best earbuds I have listened to. However the quality of the speaker cable is so low, these things will only last a couple months of regular use. I maybe wear them 100 times before they're done.I would pay $100 for these with a quality chord, but that day probably won't ever come.
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.
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 was very disappointed in this battery as it was not charged and it never did charge. This was a bad investment for me.
I've used Netgear products for many years, so when I wanted to upgrade my wireless network, I chose the WGR614. What a mistake! The wireless part of the network just stops after a period of time - when it's running G, sometimes after just a few minutes and never longer than a couple of hours. If I keep it at 802.11b only, it stays for longer, but I didn't need it for 802.11b. How annoying when at the same time, my next door neighbor's Linksys router is sending a nice clear consistent signal. I've tried to work it out with technical support. Once I got through after waiting a very long time, but email support NEVER responds, the knowledgebase is useless, and I don't want to spend my life on hold only to be hung up on again.My advice - find a different router than this one.
Printer has many problems,the worst of which is how it consumes ink.Cost over 35 cents a page for black. I never tried color as I have adedicated photo printer. Paper jams, sucking in multiple pages,and printing non requested test sheets, are the reason I stopped usingafter 4 months and went out and bought a laser printer.
Bought based upon another review that claimed the antenna worked well with HD radio. Antenna did nothing to help my Sony HD radio. It performed worse than the antenna system that came with the radio.
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.
Did not pick up more than five channels in my home. Probably due to how far I live from the broadcasting stations.
This router was included for no extra charge when I bought a new laptop. The wireless performance is horrible. It would drop the connection to my computer every 5 minutes. I replaced it with a Linksys access point (I had another router already) and the Linksys works perfectly. I would avoid this router at all costs (even if it's free).
These are 100 times better, sound wise, than the Apple earbuds that come with the iPhone. However, they are so poorly constructed that they develop problems within 6 to 9 months of use. Not what I expect of earphones that cost $100.00+. The company does have a warrantee program, but who wants to spend this much to jump through hoops returning the product (and you HAVE to follow their steps exactly, or they will not process the return) after only a few months of use?THere are better earphones on the market in the same price range.
Like many of the previous reviewers, I have owned a number of Logitech keyboards and mice, most of them the top of the line. This is, without question, the first and only one that I have truly been disappointed with.The keyboard is the major problem. Logitech's implementation of Bluetooth just is not ready for prime time. The keyboard has a very serious issue with lag time. There is a very slight, but definitely perceptible lag time between the time you hit a key and the time when a letter appears. For someone who can type reasonably fast, this is very annoying. Also, if the keyboard has been resting for several minutes, it often repeats the first key you hit. This is a very serious problem if the first key you hit is a number you are entering on an on-line auction like e-bay. If you aren't careful, you will find yourself bidding $550 when you intended on only bidding $50. This is VERY frustrating.The so-called touch sensitive medial controls are totally worthless. They rarely work, and they are hardly touch sensitive. I find that the only way to get them to work is to literally press on them with some fairly significant force.Just typing this review has been a problem because the keystrokes lag behind what a normal keyboard does.The mouse, on the other hand, is generally pretty good. I don't think the laser tracking is as accurate as Logitech claims, or as accurate as regular optical mice I have had in the past. I suspect that the problem is, again due to the poorly implemented Bluetooth technology.I have been waiting for Logitech to post some fixes on their website, but as of this date I have found none. If Logitech does not fix these issues, I suspect I will be very quickly tossing this keyboard in the trash and looking for a new one. Its a shame because I have always liked my previous Logitech products.*****UPDATE:I couldn't take it any longer. The delayed keystrokes and multiple key strokes were driving me crazy. I tossed the MX5000 and bought an MX3100. I'm back in love with Logitech. The difference is dramatic. The MX3100, using the "old" technology, works perfectly. Key strokes are accurate, the mouse and all other functions work instantly without delay.Bottom line: Do not buy the MX5000. The Bluetooth technology is not yet ready. Stick with what works. If you were considering the MX5000, you will be much happier with the MX3100 (and a little richer too).
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'm running Windows 7 x64 on a quad-core intel cpu and 6GB of ram. When I installed this card the first thing I noticed was the popping/system slowdown/garbled noises that occurred when the system was under load. This card has issues with Windows 7 as well... the enhancement features couldn't be enabled (seemed to have no effect) and even after locating the appropriate drivers from Creative, the problem was not remedied. Its cheap, and you get what you pay for. Just know that before buying this product.
I really liked this case for the 6 months that it remained intact. It was stylish, held my phone securely, and worked well. Then yesterday the belt clip began to tear off for no apparent reason. I'm lucky it didn't rip all the way off or I might have lost my phone. I am very careful with my stuff and had not misused the case in any way.So, I contacted DLO support confident that they would replace it, as it was clearly defective. However I got a response from customer support stating that they offer no warranty and I am basically out of luck. Then I started looking online and it looks like this is a common problem. I would steer clear of this case, unless you only plan on using if for a few months.
This looked like a great product, but unfortunately, after three or four uses in less than 60 days, it stopped working. It has a one year warranty, so we'll be sending it back to the manufacturer. This means we won't have it to use. We'll see how they honor their warranty and how fast we get one back.Service is everything with a dud product.
From my experience, &quot;More than 8 hour battery life on a 3 hour charge&quot; has NOT been true. My ipod does not charge fully or the batter indicator does NOT work...nevertheless, I usually get about 3 hours of music (if that) per charge - TERRIBLE!I LOVE everything else except the battery life.
Took this to Europe and after taking more than 200 pictures I got an error and could no longer access the pictures. Luckily I was able to recover the pics with some recovery software. Never had this issue with any other card I've used so I'm guessing it was a problem with the card. Beware.
arrived broken in 2 pieces. box was not damanged, but complete bracket was broken on both sides. had to purchase another one.
The enclosed software does not support Mac OS.The only software for Mac the will work with this format is Capity Mpeg edit, a horrible program that will run you an extra $200.It is included with the JVC HDD camera.I love SONY and the camera is nice but without the ability to put it on my computer the HDD is useless.
Wish I read the reviews first, hope you do!These cables were shipped by MarginMart, Inc. and were NOT "Cables To Go", they did not even have the same type of snagless feature as shown in the picture!I would return them all if I didn't need them ASAP, as it is I will probably return whatever I don't use now.Given all that it probably is a suitable cable and shipping was fast.
Had I read the reviews here initially, I would have looked for another brand. I bought my first 1810 unit at Cosco and within three months, my case started breaking and Cosco readily replaced the unit. I had the other unit for a little over a year and it's no longer workimg. On both units, I would sometimes have difficulties as other reviewers have reported and I would keep trying and it would generally start to work. I thought at first the DVD discs were defective and replaced one. Then I thought it was a dirty disc and would insure the disc was clean. Then I thought it was the unit needed to be perfectly level and then I thought it was that my laser needed cleaning, so, I bought a cleaner and used it. The really frustrating aspect of the whole problem was that each solution seemed to work for a while. Even though I had to start a DVD allover again to get back to where I was when a freez-up began, or if it took 20 minutes for the unit to work, I persevered. When it finally malfunctioned enough to totally exasperate me, I emailed the Mintec company for technical suggestions and never heard from them. So, it is a hit or miss proposition as to whether you will get a dependable unit and the functional ife of the unit is highly varable and the technical support is not supportive. In short, even though some reviewers are sastisfied, for the same money, you can do better.
I bought this printer about three years ago. It worked great until recently when I started noticing streakes and yellow-tones in the print outs. I have been trying to fix the problems but not been able to. Only when I came to this site and read others' reviews, I realized those are common problems with this printer. I basically have to buy a new printer now. I am not sure if I will buy another Canon.
Maybe this can help some people, but to me it's nothing more than a cheap piece of plastic that is way over priced. I tried it several times but for the life of me, I couldn't understand why some of the golf pros would recommend this thing. Money, I suspect. Save your money and buy something that really works...
This is a sexy unit...and many of its features are great. But it has a few deal breakers and it is going back.The good news:Beautiful maps make it a pleasure to use this. 3D view gives you a great look-ahead view and adds greatly to your overall orientation.The voice directions are the best I've ever heard. (I'll miss her).The traffic speed warning is a useful, if sometimes annoying feature. I think it should be disabled after 3 or 4 warnings on the same road -- after that it's just nagging.The complex intersection view is fabulous. This was the biggest problem with my old Magellan -- by the time I figured out which lane to be in it was either too late or required a drastic maneuver. This unit automatically switches to a special view as you approach a complex, multi-lane intersection such as a highway cloverleaf and just makes it very intuitive. I just loved this feature.The deal breakers:It sent me to a few non-existent POI's -- the first one was when i was almost out of gas and it was none too funny.The documentation is horrible -- doubly bad since the interface is far from intuitive. Of course, after using an iPod or an iPhone every interface feels clunky but this is terrible. There are so many features -- like switching between 2d and 3d views you just tap anywhere on the screen -- that are impossible to find. I think the above example is a fine shortcut IF THEY BOTHER TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT but there is no way to duplicate this command via all the menus. I stopped roadside and followed every single combination of branching menus but couldn't find it. I had to go home and print out the large manual THAT THEY DO NOT PROVIDE from their website to locate this "feature". There are other similar examples of poor interface design. I accept these things are written in the mannual so if you like to read large manuals before using a product -- and agree that they need not be obvious or simple -- then you'll feel at home here.But the worse feature is their battery usage and shutdown. On the third day (after solving the above issues and feeling like I could get used to this temperamental but beautiful new cockpit compadre) I discovered a dead Navigon. The power was connected but all I got was a low battery icon. Customer service explained that I had failed to hold down the power key for fifteen seconds to properly shut the unit down and so the battery had discharged. Let me repeat that: they expect you to arrive at your destination, turn off the car, and sit there for 15 seconds with your finger pushing this tiny little button on the side. Actually, the unit "appears" to turn off immediately when you press the button -- but don't let that fool you! Just playin' possum. You have to sit there, counting slowly to 15, with no visual clues, to make sure it's off. To make matters worse, the unit needs to charge for a solid hour on your car battery when this happens before it will deign to navigate for you. That's right, its connected to power but will not tell you anything for an hour -- just to punish you for removing your finger too early. The customer service guys explained that it was just like your PC -- takes a while to shut down. But (1) you don't have to hold the key down on your PC, you're free to move about, (2) you get visual feedback from the PC so you KNOW when it's off, (3) you're not sitting foolishly in your car telling your wife, kids, or colleagues to just wait for 15 seconds, and (4) anybody who uses Windows performance as a benchmark is clearly picking the lowest possible standard. So annoying.Frankly I would rather have NO BATTERY -- why do I need this? I will use it plugged into my car 99% of the time. When I take a trip I will take the cig charger, so what? I want the thing to work, immediately and always, is that so much to ask?I have to admit the Bluetooth feature was pretty cool -- worked right away and sounded good. But I already have a wireless headset...and an MP3 player...and a photo displayer... I JUST WANT A FAST AND ACCURATE AND RELIABLE GPS!!Some of the other reviewers have told you to wait for the next generation. Go ahead. As for me, the whole design team would have to be "under new management" before I would look at the beautiful, seductive, though maddening device again. &lt;sigh> so pretty though...
... Xerox has the patents for the cartridge and can therefore charge whatever they like for it. Wish I had known this when I bought the printer. Xerox certainly will not get my repeat business.
It's a nice looking rig and it worked OK with a folding HT antenna affixed to the top. I could barely get 2 miles range no matter what I did or how I configured it. I used it on battery with a collapsable antenna and I used it in the car with an external roof-mount antenna. Both configurations produced a barely audible transmission at two miles (verified during a test with a regular mobile CB on the other end).As I was tightening the external antenna connection to the radio's jack, the radio's jack twisted inside of its sheathing and broke the wire to the jack. This was because the threads on the radio jack were so poorly made that the mobile antenna wouldn't screw on more than 1/2 turn. This is very poor workmanship and should never have passed out of QC.I sent it back for a refund. Spend another $35 to get a full-size name brand CB that is adjustable and tunable and you will be much happier.
Bought two of these systems. What the heck, the speaker by itself is about $20.00 less. I am sure if I need to replace the the transmitter, it would cost more or maybe they don't sell it separate. The build quality of the speakers is very sturdy and robust, and they are not bad to look at. They are omni directional, which is nice. The sound quality, as expected, is nothing to write home about, but its decent. Like a previous reviewer, I have problems each time I turn the speakers on, It takes a few tries to get them to lock onto the transmitter signal. I also get some static interference when I move around in the vicinity of the speakers. I am keeping them though, because I can now listen to my main audio system anywhere around the house. Oh, the stereo sound isn't half bad.Additional Information- I no longer have stereo so it now sucks - One of the speakers went dead, well the on-off switch went dead. The one kept that is still working, I just leave on & just plug it in & out. If you turn the swich on & off it will die! Be warned! This happened to 2 of the speakers that I returned. They are really crap.
I have exchanged this joystick 4 times at Walmart due to the calibration loss issue. 4 JOYSTICKS in 4 MONTHS. You will be sorry you bought it I assure you. people recomend Saitek, Microsoft, or CH joysticks. Find someone who recomends this Logitech and I'll show you someone with a dusty stick.
The product is of the same quality which you pay for. I had ordered two items together and when i received the shipment, this product was missing.After calling amazon and bargain cell for few time, i got the item shippedand whe i started using it, the connector shell opened up very next day itself.I would suggest dont go for it, not even worth the shipping :(two stars from me for it.
This thing is JUNK!!! Don't waste your money. I am a computer professional and I had it working for about 5 minutes, then after powering it down and back up it never did work again! If you buy one, go through the setup and if it doesn't work immediately SEND IT RIGHT BACK TO AMAZON! Don't waste your precious time trying to get a $70 brick to do wireless because the odds are that you will just be wasting your time.Finally, Amazon likes to keep the good reviews toward the top of the list to keep the potential customer from being discouraged. However, YOU SHOULD PAY MORE ATTENTION TO THE BAD REVIEWS THAN THE GOOD ONES. If the product is in fact good it won't have many bad reviews, or even possibly none at all if it is exceptional. However, look up all the bad reviews for this product. They should tell you that something is seriously wrong with this product.
Got this receiver because I wanted an inexpensive Amp/Receiver for my HDTV, BlueRay and Satellite Radio setup with 2 digital/optical inputs. Ended up returning it to Amazon (very easy; super customer service!)due to the annoying hum it puts out on my $200 speakers at low/no volume. I think if you are kinda picky, like me, you have to spend more than $160 on a receiver to be happy with it. If you play the music on the loud side, you may not notice the slight hum, but I did. Also the speaker wire terminals were annoyingly small and cheap--I could not use them with premium cables; had to use smaller cheaper speaker wire. On the plus side, all other options on this unit worked great, and it has lots of connections, but NO HDMI connections for this price range receiver. It also has good Dolby decoders, etc. and 5.1 speaker outputs. The remote also works fine. Another plus is that it's easy to set up; took me about an hour compared to 2 days for my Denon receiver.
Unfortunately, the office needed to replace the prior transcription machine and this is the unit that was bought. No matter what we tried, even with the volume up to 10, you just cannot hear. So, I now have to use my Bose earbuds to do my work. Not really fair for the money spent on the unit. Look elsewhere.
This was great until Leopard came out and then the issue worsened with Snow Leopard.The drive intermittently mounts and is very unreliable.Was lucky enough to realize I need a RAID so I bought a Drobo sometime back and used the WD MBP for just Movies and TV Shows for my Apple TV.So not much data would be lost if this fails totally.It did finally mount on another mac after hours of frustration and I'm just going to not use this after I've copied my stuff over to Drobo.Obviously never getting a Western Digital enclosed drive again
What company would make a drive that doesn't fit in its own computers? SONY that's who. I bought this for a Sony Vaio desktop, and once installed, the drive door wouldn't fit through the face plate of the Vaio! A call to Sony said they have a kit to fix this for $25 only thru them online, but they didn't have one for this particular model of drive! Huh? That's like buying a car part from the dealer and then they say "Oh, it won't fit your car!" "Buy a kit to make it fit!" WHAT!?!? Sony apparently would have you buy a new computer every time you wanted to upgrade! Boy, that's great business practice! Needless to say, I don't know how this drive is because I returned it the next day!!! Good luck with Sony!!!
THE ALTEC LANSING ACS48 IS MUCH BETTER THAN THIS. THIS MAY LOOK POWERFUL BUT IT STRAINS WHEN IT IS PLAYED LOUDLY UNLIKE THE ALTEC LANSING 641 AND THE ACS48
Look, this is an OK product if you do not use heavy networking. If you play games or fileshare, you may have problems. I bought one for ~$20 after rebate, and I'm glad I did not spend and more on it. Mine will start the cycle of rebooting every 20 sec until I reset the thing. This was caused only during load from the wired side. This should not be a hard load for a wired connection to handle. You may want to consider a Linksys. It is worth the extra money.
It Works but is dificult to open and close.
The Compact Flash Card does not have the " Wa" Write Acceleration feature, this is deceptive. Look else where if you want the Wa feature.
I was searching for a cool MP3 player and came across this one from Sony. At first it looked to be fine but there are many flaws in the product.I used sony netmd 4210 psyc for about a month and then returned it and finally ordered for an ipod shuffle. I will discuss each of the player details:User Controls: The keypads are so small that its difficult to operate them. n if u have big fingers, forget about it.it doesn't have a backlight which means u need to find some light for operating in the night.the screen is too small n cluttered. the front cover for inserting minidisc opens with lots of metallic sound and one remembers the old cassette walkmans(those used to sound even lesser). its difficult to set the player bass and treble controls.its like hit n miss--sometimes it happens and when u try doing the same next time u dont get to do the same thing. i was not able to figure out that in a month.Sound Quality: Well the sound quality wasn't bad but I would say it wasn't great too.I tried with different types of music and I had to change the bass and treble everytime to make it sound a bit better.The Atrac compression causes loss in quality. U can compare the sound to some cassette player-it wasn't crystal clear-u can't get to hear everything that the music has got.I feel TDK mojo and creative's sound better.Headphones: The headphones that come with the player sux.so be prepared to spend some cash on new better headphones.someone in the reviews had written that the headphones look the same as we get in the airlines n thats true.Space and battery: The battery life is good-doesnt eat up battery while playing.but yeah when u r transferring then it may eat up a new cell with trasferring maybe 3 minidiscs at a time. The average number of songs I was able to transfer in LP2 mode was 30-32 on a minidisc so that used to be around 2 hours of music. Forget about LP4 which boasts for 5hrs of music.the quality of music isn't worth listening in LP4.LP2 IS OK.N u have to carry a set of minidiscs wherever u go so tht u dnt run out of music.Case: The case that comes with the player is too small-the player fits somehow and there isnt a space for anything else. i didnt like the case much.The player is also bulky.Software: The software that comes with the player is very easy to use. Lots of people had difficulty using that but its not difficult at all.Overall I would not recommend this product-guys get an ipod shuffle for the same price which looks cool n sounds awesome.n if u wanna spend some extra bucks, get an ipod or dell dj.for the music nerds, this isn't the thing u will like--the sound quality doesn't keep to the expectation.
Not Boot and stop in code 25, change the PSU, graphics card, memory and the problem follow.
After reading the positive reviews, I was happy to purchase this item. Went through the provided set of batteries with no issues, upon the first battery change, unit began to transmit only the instrumentals, not the singers voice. Tried different sets of batteries, different adjustments on the unit, as well as different vehicles but nothing worked. very dissapointed
As other have mentioned, the think plastic forming the "latch" simply doesn't hold up to the kinds of forces exerted on it. Expect it to break. Aside from that, it's a great case...solid, sleek (if a little bulky), and convenient. But unfortunately, if it doesn't stay closed it kind of defeats the purpose.I'd avoid it. I returned mine, and have no desire for another.
When I first bought this machine it worked great and I had nothing but glowing comments about it. Then it started to malfuntion with the "dirty disc" message so I switch to Sony DVD-R and that stopped. But, then it started to not read and burned discs at all. Now it won't read ANY disc and the dics that I burned from old tapes won't play on ANY machines. I'm glad I saved all my old tapes.I see that they have discontinued this model. That ought to tell us something. I expected better from Sony.
For just a little more than the price of this product, you can have your sensor professionally cleaned by your local dealer. I made the mistake of deciding to do it myself and ended up with a scratched sensor filter thanks to a plastic burr on the very first swab I tried -- what awful quality control on a product meant to clean the most expensive part of an expensive camera body.
This was the 2nd and last Dazzle product I'll ever buy. The first was the "Snazzi" capture card which ceased to work under Win 2K, then this product ceased to work under Windows XP. Dazzle must be playing tricks with interrupts and other low level hardware to make these things incompatible.Buh bye Dazzle, see you in Chapter 11.
I purchased the cradle for an X5L 30 GB iAudio by Cowan. Although I had checked the Cowan site for the cradle, nothing implied that the X5L would NOT fit in the X5 cradle. When the cradle arrived from Amazon, the iAudio would not fit. I wish I had known there was a different cradle. Unfortunately, no one seems to carry a cradle for X5L so if you want one, I guess you are out of luck.Amazon was great in taking the item back, paying the shipping cost. Amazon gets 5 stars.
I'll admit, the first two weeks I used this camera it was great. However, I never really had the chance to find out for sure b/c after two weeks my camera stopped working. It shut down during use and wouldn't turn back on. I sent the camera back to Canon Factory, hoping it would be fixed or for a replacement, however, I was told that it was unrepairable and I was SOL - basically. Reason? corrosion. From what? - Canon wouldn't say. How is this possible after two weeks and only 3 uses?!?!?!?! So i'm out $500 and I'll be sure never to buy another Canon product. I feel I've been had by the Canon people. After reading reviews/complaints I found that this was a common problem among Canon products. Advice for consumers - keep your camera in bubble wrap and don't use it. This way it will last at least a few months. Good luck!
I bought this for my Dad as a WMA player - the photo album was a bonus. Well, I couldn't get WMAs onto it and when I contacted Coby customer service about the problem, she said, "Well it's really not made to be an MP3 or WMA player - it's a portable digital photo album." She was no further help - I'm returning it to Amazon!
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.
These speakers only worked for about a month. They now have an interesting feature of the volume going up when I turn it down and barely any volume to begin with. I am now on my 3rd ""control pod"" which mounts under the right speaker and controls the volume. They finally did not have me pay for the third. Don't take my word for it though, go check out their forums and search for the the phrase ""Reverse Volume"".Now that the 3rd control pod wont work, they want me to send in the subwoofer for repair which takes 4 - 6 weeks.Save your money.
Even when unchecking the "Loudness" switch in Gnome's volume control, my Sennheiser CX300 headphones cause me pain when connected to this sound card at volume 2/100 (the lowest setting that produces sound).
If you buy anything from Sonnet, beware. There is no or little in terms of tech support. So don't screw it up. I tried to reach them, locally and no one answered the phone. 3pm on a weekday? They must have special work days.
I have replaced this product 4 times in one year. It is only a matter of time before one speaker stops working. This product looks and works great when it works but the quality is the worst I have ever seen. It starts shorting at the connection point to your device within 2-3 months of purchase. I do not recommned this product to anyone.The company must know about it but they have not made any attempts to fix their problem.
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.
After reading so many glowing reviews on this product I decided to buy it. And, being frugal, I opted for the factory refurbished product. What they don't tell you is that this version doesn't come with a product manual, set-up disk, or a serial number. So, I looked on Netgear's website for set-up directions. They have the product manual (Amazon has a newer version), but no software. I then called Netgear Tech-support. As I drilled down thru the choices on the phone, one of the messages stated that you need the serial number to complete the registration, or they won't talk to you. Nevertheless, I waited to talk to the support guy on the other side of the world and finally he answered. He confirmed that the factory refurbished routers are provided without serial numbers, software, or documentation.I still believe this will prove to be a good product once it's connected.BTW, I posted a similar review on Tiger Software's website (where I purchased this item), and apparently it was too negative to post among their 4& 5 star ratings.
I DONT LIVE IN THE STATES ... SO I WENT THERE AND BOUGHT THE CAMERA THROUGH AMAZON SO I COULD BRING IT BACK TO MY COUNTRY. IT WAS A GIFT FOR A FRIEND OF MINE SO Y DIDNT TURN IT ON AT THE TIME SINCE I THOUGHT... I WONT TAKE HIM THE PLEASURE OF DOING THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME.... BIG MISTAKE.. CAUSE WHEN I CAME HERE THE THING DIDNT WORK.. WE COULDNT TURN IT ON... AND WHEN I CONTACTED THE VENDOR THEY SAID I NEEDED THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING (WHICH OBVIOUSLY I DIDNT BRING WITH ME) ... ANYHOW... IT TURNED TO BE A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE.. NOW ILL HAVE TO REPAIR IT HERE.. CAUSE THE CAMERA IS BROKE...
Not good for cleaning LCD or Plasma, but it does work great on furniture glass, actually works better than windex for that.
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.
Absolutely avoid these at all costs. There is nothing more frustrating than paying 200+ bucks for a pair of headphones, only to have them not hold up over time.I have encountered the exact same thing as other reviewers - namely, the connection between the earpiece and the cable is shoddy and loses connection, causing complete loss of sound.I am a musician and was relying on these things for my sound mix in my ears. I find myself all to often having to wiggle the wire while playing live, hoping that somehow I will find that tiny spot where the connection seems to work.There aren't replacements readily available on UE's website. They should send all purchasers of these headphones 2-3 replacement cables.Sound quality, decent. Product quality, terrible. Avoid.
I have a brand new iMac with an AirPort Extreme card installed. I finally got around to purchasing this wireless router to go with it. I have been using the non-wireless 614 router with no problems and figured moving to the wireless version of the same product would be a piece of cake. Well, it wasn't exactly plug-and-play.First off, I'm a software engineer. Tinkered with the hardware side a bit as well. Have been Unix sys admin before. I'm no dummy. As a _wired_ router, I've had no problems with this unit. Wireless, on the other hand, hasn't been so great. I would say that, very reliably, my wireless iMac can detect the presence of the router. But trying to connect to it hasn't worked very well. Once I enabled the AirPort card in the iMac, I was able to detect other wireless transceivers in the building and surf the net on their ISP's. (There's one called 'linksys' that's always worked.) I could also detect my own NETGEAR router, but the connection would fail. Usually. This is the second time (I've only had it 24 hrs but have played with it almost constantly) that I've made a connection with my router. I've done all kinds of resets and playing with configs, moving the components into different rooms, and honestly, nothing happened between my last failure to connect and now. I mean, it is capable of working, but my neighbors' wireless routers have been more reliable than the one I bought for myself.1.5 stars.
Claiming that this fan's "3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling", is very misleading. On low, the fan barely moves any air. On high, it still doesn't move much air, and is incredibly quiet, nearing silent in my opinion. If you are looking for a high performance fan that can be turned down while not under heavy loads, this is NOT the fan for you. The 3-speed switch is useless, as there is no reason to run it on anything other than high.
My daughter had the tv/dvd matching set. 2yr down the rd. Dvd player won't even turn on and then I find out there is no service number to call. This after having probelems w/ it every now and then. We got the Disney camera last yr and that was extremely poor quality, took it back immediately. Got the MP3 players... That has broke down as well. The Disney Electronics name has a very very bad taste in my mouth and they are doing nothing to improve it! They should really be ashamed of screwing so many people over.
Buy a normal 2GB SanDisk memory stick and it'll work just as good on your PSP with twice as much memory and half the costSanDisk 2 GB MemoryStick Pro Duo (SDMSPD-2048-A11, Retail Package).
I bought this product to take with me when my wife and I go camping in our RV. I have the devices to tune into the satellites. I never was able to pickup any programing. I noticed in the instructions there was a Western Arc and a Eastern Arc sateliite. I'm wondering, since this dish came from California that it may not work in the Eastern area. I put it up and broke out my old 500 dish to get a least some programing.
The headset I received is not the one pictured. I don't think it is Amazon's fault. I believe Belkin is the one that changed the headset and gave it the same product number. This one does not correctly fit in my ear like the other previous ones I have ordered.
I bought this to replace the Apple keyboard that came with my iMac. I don't like Apple's super slim keyboard design so I thought the Macally keyboard would be a good replacement. The only problem that I found in the Amazon reviews is that the volume buttons don't work, which isn't a problem since I run speakers using the digital out, which disables the onboard volume control anyway.Well, when I plugged my iPhone into the keyboard to sync, my Mac said that the port didn't have enough power. This means it's not a USB 2.0 port and won't work for most USB devices. And back the keyboard went into the return box.Buyer beware, if the specs simply say 'USB' and not 'USB 2.0', then it's probably the antiquated 1.1 protocol.
I have had this product since December 22, 2005. My use typically involves keeping it in my car, and then moving it into my office, and so on. In about March of this year, the radio began to intermittently shut off when I hit bumps or stopped suddenly. I would have to jiggle the power cord (which fits into jack on the side of the radio) in order to make it work. This power outage began to occur more and more often, and then began to become problematic even while the radio was just sitting on the shelf in my office. Calls to Sirius and then to Xact proved frustrating. Xact had unreasonable demands in order to provide warranty service, and didn't offer much help. They were reluctant and, in fact refused to give me the address of the main office of Xact, as I had wished to inform Xact's president of their shoddy service. In any event, as of yesterday, the radio died completely...no power cord jiggling miracle! I can either buy a new radio or send it to them and wait for them to take their time to return it. I am choosing to buy another radio.While this radio functioned quite nicely at first, it is not reliable, as you can tell from this and the other reviews...terrible customer service from the company exacorbates the situation. Stay away from Xact...
this company send me a broken printer when i got the printer the printer was put in a box with 3 peices of news paper i set it up the printer did not work i end up throwing the printer out wasted my money i cant understand how amazon allowes company to sell stuff claiming it was new
I have been a loyal Mac user for over 15 years. This MacBook has been trouble almost from the minute I opened the box. Multiple trips to the 'genius bar' at Apple Stores in Denver, Palo Alto, Honolulu and Salt Lake City have failed to resolve the problems with this thousand-dollar-plus hunk of junk.Aside from the technical shortcomings - not only is the new, shiny screen a failure - as glare in most indoor and outdoor locations is a real problem - the case is entirely plastic and gets incredibly hot if used on a lap or any non-conductive surface.I've had this machine just two months, and have already had to replace the optical drive (which Apple tells me is unable to cope with DVDs containing paper labels - what happened to Mac's much-boasted about universality?) Now it looks like the logic board is fried - as the damn thing won't start up, no matter what tricks I try off the Apple web site.As for my multiple appointments at the Apple Stores - beware! Making an appointment is near-impossible as they are only available for the current day, and unless you get in shortly after midnight you may as well fahgettaboutit! You can only make an appointment online, and when the appointments are gone for the day, you're out of luck - unless you feel like coughing up additional money to become a preferred customer. With what they charge for their products, we should ALL be preferred!At this point, I'm considering demanding my money back and sinking it into reviving my trusty iBook - which gave me great service for many years. For a $300 investment, old Betsy would be an improvement over this so-called faster, better Mac which is neither.
Dont buy this piece of junk. I had it for about a year and had no problem, except that the color was peeling which was not a big deal. But one day, after such good treatment the dvd player screen jammed and couldnt open. I slowly pulled the screen up only to find out that the screen was loose and shaky. I then plugged it in to see that the screen was completly blank even though the rest of the DVD player was working. What kind of cheap junk is this- didnt they screw the screen to the player well. When i contacted amazon they asked me to contact the manufacturer which i am still waiting for their response.If you are thinking about buying this junk then think again, read all the reviews and youll know that this junk is not worth it. You can get far better ones for the same price.
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 purchased the EX-1011 as a great way to share photos with my family and friends. I bought two frames for my parents and my wife's parents. After spending $600 (they were more expensive in Dec08) Kodak is now changing their online policy -- now they require a regular photo printing purchase or they will delete the photos in your gallery.Kodak, are you kidding me? I spend $600 and then you try to nickle and dime me out of more money with a blanket policy.If you're buying this for online sharing (and why else would you pay this much for a frame) then I'd look elsewhere. Who knows what the next policy change will bring.
Handspring has a built in problem with all of there handhelds, they put in some cool features, and even offeres it at a resonable price. The main problem stems from the fact that you can't upgrade the OS, you are stuck with what was delivered, and if you would want to upgrade you will have to buy a new handspring that offers the latest.
I plugged the switch into a D-Link router. The two could not communicate. I spent 15 minutes on the phone with D-Link tech support. They were very nice but could not fix it, and they told me I had to return the unit. Very disappointing!
I have been an iRiver fan for a long time but avoid this player for two reasons:(1) Although you connect the player to your computer via USB, the player side of the connection does not have a standard USB port. Why should you care? With many other players you can charge the unit and transfer songs with a simple standard USB cable. With this one if you forget the special cable that comes with the unit (very non-standard) then you can't charge the unit or transfer songs. I have one USB cable for my phone, camera, etc. and want to use it for the player. Or, if I am out of town I can be assured someone is going to have or sell a standard USB cable. I despise the iPOD for many reasons but at least they give you a real USB connection on the player itself.(2) DRM on the US unit. When you connect the unit to your computer you don't get a simple drive letter to drag and drop MP3 files to/from the player. You must have Windows XP and you must use either Windows Media Player or "Portable Device" in explorer to move files over. This means you can copy files over but not the other way. I hear the Korean version of the unit gives you a real drive letter. Come on iRiver - how much did Microsoft pay you to cripple the US version?Summary: Stay away until companies get the message loud and clear - no DRM on the unit if you have your own collection of MP3 files. Supporting DRM services such as Napster, Audible, Yahoo, Real, etc. is fine as long as it does not prohibit the use of my own collection - make the device appear as a drive letter when connected, and gives us a standard USB connection on the player side to charge and transfer data.
This is a cheap version of something better. It took hours to recharge the battery even a little. We went back to using the chord that came with the iPod that plugged into the computer (via USB). I believe this to be a cheap foreign imitation. Spend the extra littel bit of money and buy the proper chord.
it's a nice and easy to use product. i've been using netgear products for years now and bought this box because of my previous experience. but... i have bought this WGR614 7 months ago. easy to setup, cute box, etc... the wireless range is bad. i used orinioco for 1 week, and i had high signal in every room. 2 or 3 months after i purchased it, the box stopped working. i had to call support somewhere in india. very good support but in order to get to them, it took me about 40 min. then we went through the usual low level troubleshooting, and they decided to give me another box. but i had to send this one back! 14$. i got a refurbished back within few days. then second box went bad last week. it drops internet connection every 2 or 3 hours and the range of wireless is less than 14 feet! i called support. they asked me to reset the box which i had done before. now i have to wait 1 or 2 more days before i call them!!! the support guy told me that next time, we will charge you for technical support!!! i can not believe that. it said on the box, 24h tech support but that really means you can get to their web knowledgebase 24h not live technical support (they call it voice technical support). if the problem is hardware, yet to be discovered, then they might issue a RMA for which i have to pay 14$ or so. in few words, netgear switches are good but that's it. not their wireless.
Good parts: installation was easy, im not a computer-type just an avg young person. Has many cool features, TV-out,dual moniter etc.Bad parts: my computer is 5 years old with a really crummy vid card, and i play a lot of online games with it. They usually run 20 or 30 frames per second, which is barable but i could do better. so i went to comp usa and the guy told me to get this one because it was plenty fast. I installed evrything properly but even after tweaking and adjusting to the max all i could get was 12 fps. This card was so useless i exchanged it for a PNY technologys Verto geforce 4 ti 4400 card, which rocks btw....rocks hard.
This is a poorly designed remote. I have six devices connected to my HD television set. The software depends on the user assigning positions to the various inputs to the TV and, in my case, routinely activated the wrong device when I used the remote. I purchased a Logistics Harmony remote and it works perfectly. At this point the only thing that I use the remote for is to remotely turn on my satellite receiver at a certain time during the day to record to Replay TV (which cannot turn the TV on and off).
The beautiful metal surface of the iPod scratches just sitting on the desk (I'm not kidding). The Jam Jacket does the job of protecting the iPod surface but it's ugly. Plastic wrap (also called cling wrap, seran wrap, glad wrap) provides an alternative handy cover. It can be wrapped around the body, leaving the top and bottom open. The keys are touch sensitive through the plastic and it fits inside the carry case that comes with the 20 and 40Gb. It's not an elegant solution, but it's cheap while you find a functional case that has some style to it.PS I recently tried a universal screen protector cut to size to completely cover front and back leaving the top and bottom open for attachments. The controls are touch sensitive through the protective film and it looks great. (i bought it from a local radioshack. Amazon doesn't sell the same brand but presumably some of the online ones are similar.)
This shower radio is rather complicated to program and went through batteries very quickly.It broke after about 6 months of my using it, before then, it worked fine but it wasn't anything special.I would recommend against buying this radio unless you find its inexpensive price very attractive.
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.
I ordered my Bose Speakers on July 17, the estimated delivery date was by July 27th or 28th, at the latest. When I had not received the order by today, the 27th, I called 6th Avenue Customer-No-Service the Customer-No-Service representative informed me 6th Avenue received my order on July 20th that it takes 1-3 days to process the order then another 1-3 days to ship the order. While shipping, via UPS Ground is free, they advertise shipping in 3 to 5 business days. I received an apology but I won't receive my order for 14 or more days after I placed it. In the age of technology there is no excuse for these types of delays. I will never order from 6th Avenue again and I will strongly suggest my friends follow suit.
I got this because I thought my Sony cassette-to-3.5mm adapter was broken--turns out it was my mp3 player that I had attached to it that was malfunctioning.So once I replaced that, I figured I'd go ahead and keep using this Maxell adapter. Bad idea. Even with my ipod at max volume, I had to have my car stereo volume at about half (twice as high as it is for the radio or my old sony one), and when everything is turned up that high, the quality is just bad.Also, I like to leave my ipod plugged in in the car now and then, especially on long road trips. But this? The audio cable is very poorly shielded and charging it and listening to it at the same time is a no-go--unless you happen to enjoy that incessant buzzing sound.So I've been using my old Sony one and it all works just fine--and I suggest you save yourself the time and hassle and do the same.
Just received the White Vision:M, fully charged it, however using just the pre-installed media files frequently pausing (for seconds at a time) and finally froze. Power button no help. With reset button stuck on black logo screen. Cannot switch off. Unsure what to do next, probably will be returning to amazon and try to obtain a non-defective unit. See the forum discussion on creative (7 pages of comments from others with similar problems...).
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
I only had these for a few weeks before one of the arms broke off at the pivot point (where the arm that has the ear bud on it folds up). It didn't break from rough use either; it broke just from me unfolding them. I super-glued the arm back on and that worked for about a week until they broke again; in a different spot!! At that point I gave up and decided I needed a more durable pair of headphones. The sound quality was excellent and they were very comfortable to wear, but you apparently need to wear kid-gloves to handle them.
The camera is so,so average for the price you pay. It is not 1.3 megapixel. It is 640 X 480 at best setting. The microphone is useless.
do not buy this product, the case is terrible, the digital numbers on the screen sometimes fades and the sound is not th quality you would expect, please consider another option
Bought it to replace the external driver's cable, which didn't work in occasions. It was even worse than my old one, totally didn't respond when I plugged it to my computer. I even found a small rust on the Mini-B side. Should have brought something more expensive
I hear people saying that these head phones can hold up to abuse but I highly question that. The very cheap plastic that makes up the swivel joints holding headphone to your ear are extremely weak. Mine broke less than a month after I got them as I was taking them off my head, in a manner hardly anyone would call forceful. My old $20 sony's that look much less sturdy than these HD280s took way more abuse than this thing ever did. Not to mention the sound quality was approximately the same as those cheap sony's. I'm hoping that I just got a lemon out of the bunch but I was seriously not impressed by the $100 dollar head phones. Better yet, their warranty site says the won't fulfill the warranty because of damage. I was highly disappointed by my purchase. $100 dollars wasted.I cannot emphasize enough, if aren't going to completely baby these headphones and be more delicate with them than a new born, do not buy these. The awkward way these headphones swivel can cause them to incredibly easy get pushed to the end their range of motion and they will snap instantly.
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.
After receiving this system, I thought it was fantastic. The picture and sound was awesome. The remote was easy to use and intuitive. Then two weeks later, it started with intermitent failures. It could not read the DVD disks. It said &quot;no disk&quot; or &quot;insert disk&quot;. Contacting Toshiba was no help. They said to clean the disk (I had 10 brand new DVDs) and also to unplug and repower after 5 minutes. It would work okay after being off overnight. Then after another week, it failed permanently.
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.
If anyone is ever able to play a video on this thing, give me a call. iTunes is SO retarded. Wish there were a drag-and-drop program to work the iPod.Mine will be on Ebay soon...Can't play my videos on it! It seems that I have to "convert" them to another file type before being able to play them on the ipod! I don't have that kind of TIME, people!!! Takes HOURS!
Overall, I found the Diamond Rio 600 only marginally satisfactory for my needs. In fairness, I should add that my needs are apt to be different from that of many other people. I bought the Rio 600 primarily to listen to spoken word, such as from Audible, not primarily for listening to music, and my most of my complaints about the Rio are of less importance for playing music.Before turning to specific problems, let me say that there are several quite good things about the Rio. The USB drivers work flawlessly and downloading to the unit is fast and nearly trouble free. The only problem I had (using Windows 2000) was that the Rio Manager could not see the unit from a user account after installation from the Administrator account. I upgraded the user account to have administrative privileges and reinstalled the software from the user account to solve this problem. This compromises security, but it does work.The connectors are solid and most of the buttons on the unit work with solid tactile feel and respond reliably. The only exception is the round shuttle which is quite sensitive to direction and which often does surprising things. In particular, any attempt to set a bookmark is a gamble on par with a Las Vegas slot machine. Most of the time you just loose (in this case, no money, just your place in the program).On top of that, when you just stop the Rio, you automatically loose your place in whatever your were listening to. With music this may not be a major annoyance, but with spoken word it is an extremely annoying deficiency. After listening to the first forty-six minutes of a news program on my drive to work, I'd like to listen to the remaining forteen minutes later in the day - not start over from the beginning. Unfortunately, the Rio assumes that I would prefer to start over.One other problem (for my admitedly peculiar needs) is recording density. The unit only supports monaural MP-3; it will not play monaural WMA. The impact of this is that it un-necessarily restricts the amount of material that I can record on the device.Trying to notify Diamond of these problems revealed what is probably the biggest reason I regret buying the Rio 600. Their customer service stinks! If you call them on the phone they suggest sending email to avoid waiting. But don't believe this suggestion! They never answer email. Never, ever! Stay on the line! It may take an hour or two of waiting but this is the only away to get a response. When you do reach someone, they are apt to be knowledgeable and helpful, but obviously over-worked and way too busy to waste much time with you.
They are comfortable, and the cord is quite handy at 10ft. long. But the built in audio control switch does not work and after a couple of months of usage the audio in the right side went out.
I got this after giving up on an HP6M I'd had for a number of years. It finally needed some work and I could get this for a decent price, so why not? It installed and hooked up great. But when it came to printing, particularly envelopes, it got indigestion and kept jamming.But not really. When I took the laser cartridge out, looked for the jam and found nothing, powered down, powered back up, it was good for three or four more envelopes, and whamo! Jammed again.Come back HP, all is forgiven....
The original one shipped to me didn't work (shut off after a minute). The replacement one didn't work either...it wouldn't even power on! What a piece of junk. Definitely the last time for me ordering anything with the Tripp Lite brand name on it.
I had hi hopes for this Speaker. Man was I disapointed. It is like the worst radio that you have ever had. Sound quality is poor. The reception is even worse. I would not buy this again.
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.
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.
Shipping delays aside i returned this because of its condition.It looked almost obviously used, had a scratch on the threads. Needed a severe cleaning at best. Outer edge of filter had indication of usage & prior (attempted) cleaning. Generally in poor shape & possibly the poorest looking filter i've had shipped to me.I tend to doubt the one i recieved was new/unopened retail. I'm not sure what happened. It appears it was originally out of stock & they may have shipped it from overseas. Some one probly just tossed it together.Difficult to say this is a 'review' of the product as i doubt the condition mine showed up in is normal.Can't recommend ordering it from here though.
Not worth purchasing. Signal strength is next to nothing with my Sansa clip +, turned all the way up. Even on a clear channel.
I can't in good conscience recommend that people buy from eForCity. My wife ordered an international Nintendo DS Lite adapter that she could use in Australia, which uses a differently-shaped plug from the US and Japan, and sends electricity at 240 volts instead of 120. What she got from eForCity was a knock-off suited only for use at 100-120v in the US. It didn't even bear Nintendo's brand, but was instead marked "Mitsumi".
Shipping was free and fairly quick. The component speakers work ok at lower volume, but cannot handle much with heavier music. They tend to distort easily with music such as Metallica, even at lower volume. The tweeters seem to do alright at any level. Mounts for the tweeters are cheap and break VERY easily. One was actually split when I opened the box. Crossovers do their job without a problem. Best application would be a set to buy your teenage son, explain how to take care of what you have and see how many days before he blows them, lol. Overall you get what you pay for, $37 for two entry level crossovers. Would suggest spending a little more money for a better product.
This was a great camera until it was out of warranty. Then at the most inopportune times "Card Cover Not Closed" would appear on the LCD screen preventing any further picture taking. I tried all types of tricks like removing the card and putting it back in until the message disappeared.Eventually, my frustration sent me to the Eastern USA Olympus headquarters at Hauppauge, NY for service. Well, the flat rate was $80. I decided that it wasn't worth spending this much for a 4MP camera when for just a few more dollars I could get another camera with better features. Too bad I hadn't checked the Web before buying this camera as this card cover problem seems prevalent in any discussion I found concerning Olympus.
It was working fine, I'm no big sound guru, but when after two months one of the earphones stops working, that's just bad construction. I don't recommend these to anyone. Plus they are a bit uncomfortable and the sound cancellation just seems to raise the volume.
This is a complete waste of money. I live in a somewhat high populated area and I could only get this to SOMEWHAT work on 2 total stations. and the fact you have to really turn it up to hear it, not to mention all the static. and then after a week the fm transmitter portion just stopped working. It still charged the Zune though. Not worth the money.
It does not have "2 fixed shelves and 4 adjustable shelves." All six shelves are adjustable, which means it's unstable. It wiggles a few inches from side to side when you touch it. I placed mine up against a different (stable) shelf, and that solved the problem; luckily it leans in the right direction. If you don't have something for it to lean on, you'll have to anchor it to your wall (they don't include anything to anchor it with, although they do include a random tube of what I assume is glue -- I guess they have a sense of humor about their craftmanship).Also, it doesn't hold 112 DVDs unless you stack them sideways. It holds about 96, with a CD-sized shelf left over. If you use it to store CDs or a combination of CDs and DVDs, then the advertised capacity is accurate.
First one I purchased... D.O.A. Bought a replacement, D.O.A. Poor product quality/checking. Also, to make things worse, it is very hard to speak to anyone in charge at the company. PLUS, they consider D.O.A. same as warranty support, so YOU pay for return Shipping - $9.00 and up - USPS... not quite a bargain. Called Customer support, asked to speak with management to ensure that I was getting product from a reputable dealer, and to ask about product quality. Simply requested a call back. Instead, received an email from their customer support (remote some where in the world...) RESTATING their policy that I have to pay for shipping on D.O.A. units. Better to find a product the manufacturer is behind, and willing to support the client on. So... this added almost $10 to each purchase price, and after 2 bad units, I still have nothing, but I'm out almost $20. So much for an easy connection of my Mac Mini to my TV. Atleast when I received a bad keyboard, the company had the decency to pay for return shipping on that D.O.A. product. Who knows... maybe I should complain to my delivery company, because the XtremeHD folks only say... pay for returns, and try your luck with another one.
I thought it was a problem with my IBM ThinkPad T60p DVD+-R/DL drive, then I tried to burn onto these from my Memorex internal drive.Result? "Corrupted" discs. A $16 three-pack down the tubes.I went back to Verbatim discs and they were (are) perfect.Recommendation? Stay away.
I'm on my fourth one, and I'm about to demand my money back. Following is a summary of my experience with the Edge so far:Edge #1: dead on arrival Edge #2: backlight didn't work Edge #3: screws fell out Edge #4: gets hung up when synchronizing date bookEnough said.
I'm sure when this camera was released back around 2003 it was all the rave. I bought this camera back in July 2003 for $350 from Beach Camera. Alot of major annoyances with this camera such as the lens cap- you have to remember to take it off before you turn the camera on or else you get a message saying to take the cap off and restart the camera. The menu is tedious and cumbersome to work with. The manual settings take too much time. The start up time lags. Time between shots lag especially using flash. It can take up to 16 seconds between shots using flash. (You will definately lose alot of good potential shots using this camera). Its only a 4 megapixel camera. That might have been good in 2003 but in 2009- its time to buy a new camera. Does not have image stabilization.(IS is a must in 2009).The camera is pretty noisy while focusing. Battery usage is very low as is expected with all PS cameras. The included software is pretty much useless in 2009. Picture quality is pretty good which is one of this cameras highlights. So in conclusion- if you are on a shoe string budget then this is the camera you are going to get. I would not pay more than $70 used as this camera is over 6 years old in 2009. Dont expect any keeper shots if you need fast recycling time between shots. This camera was state of the art 6 years ago. Not anymore.
I bought the ADS USBAV-192-EF Movie Capture Video Xpress in good faith to transfer carefully shot Hi8 video tapes from an expensive Sony camcorder to an equally expensive Dell P4, 2.4GHz, 512M RAM, with 300G free hard drive space, running fully-updated Windows XP SP2. What a frustrating waste of time! The bundled Muvee Autoproducer software doesn't let you edit the MPEG2 files it captures. It only allows you to make randomly shortened auto movies which cut off the actors/subjects in mid sentence! What about importing the same MPEG2 files into Windows Movie Maker 2? MPEG2 files captured using Muvee Autoproducer lose their sound when imported in Windows Movie Maker 2! All you get is silent video. What about importing the same MPEG2 files into other movie editors? There are plenty of trial versions on the Web... That generally results in tinny audio. What about starting over by recapturing the original Hi8 tapes directly into Windows Movie Maker 2? That results in much lower quality .wmv files. The audio captures perfectly, but the picture quality is unacceptable! If all you want to do is make short, low-quality, Web movies, then you may be happy with this. I suppose it might also be good for learning to use Windows Movie Maker. Other than that, I found it to be a toy, not a useful tool.
The cord lengths are not equidistant. The cord for the right ear is ridiculously long, leaving this weird dangling cord whenever i wear it, making me feel stupid. The sound quality isn't bad, but there is little to no bass and I can't see the difference between a normal [...] pair of earphones. It was sub-par compared to my last pair of earphones that I bought at [...]. The cord also gets tangled easily.
I ordered this to work with a new Kingston 4gb SDHC card on my Mac running Leopard. I thought the first one was defective and sent it back (after SanDisk tech support told me to do so). Got the replacement from Amazon and had the same problem. Was the second one defective also? hmmmm...
i purchased film in the past and have been very happy. for some reason this time wasn't good. the film they gave me was very poor. i feel i wasted my money and will not do business with this vendor again. regrets jamie
I was given this as a Christmas present. The idea behind it is great. I used it with my Averatec tablet. Soon after using it, the battery life dropped to about half. I purchased a tip for my phone. First time I used it, the charging was done in 10 minutes. The battery now only gets 3 days where I was getting 5. I replaced the battery and still get the same 3 days. I've sent emails asking about tips for other items and have not received a single response. In addition, I sent an email asking about the problems I had after using the device, again, no response. Use at your own risk.
First, these cameras DO NOT work on the (up-to-date, circa 2010) Airport Extreme. The modern AE works ONLY in WPA/WPA2 or WPA NOT in WEP - these cameras ONLY work on WEP. After reading many, many reviews, not only of this camera, but of other models also, and seeing that many Mac owners were happy I decided to take the "plunge" - save yourselves the headache and the frustration! many praised Panasonic's "customer service" - my experience was 180 - I explained my situation (having a WAP router vs. a WEP router) - Panasonic's answer: "well, sir, it is IMPOSSIBLE for you to make the cameras work!" - which is true, but they did not even give me any alternatives, suggestions, work around, NOTHING! - they left me pretty much "dead-in-the-water!" - NOT a good impression of a so-called "stellar" service!I managed to run the cameras through two Airport Express that I have in my network (attached with an Ethernet cable!) - they also work as iTunes streamers in conjunction with the cameras (I guess a plus here!) All this on my WPA/WPA2 network.Also, I found that the Panasonic software is pretty useless, other than for watching the live feed of the camera or watching a buffered .jpeg shots (making a small movie.) Thank heavens, I found a very good software that overcomes a lot of the limitations of having this camera, the software is the Security Spy for Mac. It sends you emails upon motion triggering, also saves a MPEG movie in your local server/Main Computer (i.e. Mac) - only disadvantage is that you have to let your system turned on - all the time! (or at least for a set window that you want covered.)Am I missing something here? Can anyone give me any advice? (Point me in the right direction?) I wanted so much for these cams to work on my mac on a wireless ( BL-20A) set up!Also after reading ALL the reviews (I spent 4 hours reading on Panasonic network cams - solely based on the reviews!) and seeing that a lot of Mac owners were happy with theirs, I feel a bit cheated! Furthermore, none of the reviews point out - a MOST IMPORTANT POINT - that you need an ISP based -mail - comcast.net, qwest.net, etc - none of the web based email systems will do, i.e. Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc - to receive the trigger movies/snapshots! In my opinion, this renders the software, pretty much useless, for those of us that have Macs and have web based emails!!!So...no WPA/WPA2 network security (WEP is a joke as far as security goes!) - no web based emails for motion trigger - customer service is very limited for suggestions...I think the "setbacks" are way too many to consider this camera package any good for Mac owners or anyone with a WPA/WPA2 network security set up.If you have some information that might help me (and change my opinion of this camera) - Please help me!
Sorry to say this product did not meet my standards. I print shipping labels each morning for my eBay business and I go through a Canon cartridge every 20 days on the average and unfortunately when I switched to the refill cartridges I ended up using three in less than 20 days!
This radio worked for 2 years and even though the manufacturer offers 5 year 'consumer protection' they want $70 flat fee to fix it. For the 2 years it worked the FM reception was poor and the audio distorted. The display is so dim you'll never be able to see this in daylight on a boat.
the directions are sometimes too late, making it dangerous, and the traffic reports are always wrong.I would like to return the product, if it is possible.
This is a very nice unit. The screen is clear the memory expandable, the price just right. THE MAJOR DRAWBACKS are that the computer burns out after 6-7 months leaving you high and dry with the company. The secondary battery fails even when you have the unit plugged into the charger erasing all of you files and system memory.[...] I would go with something that has a reputation for working longer than a goldfishes memory.
Good printing quolity is only sample print.Big power adaptor and very short power cable.I never buy hp printer.
I bought this on Amazon 6 months ago and wish I didn't. I didn't listen to the bad reviews. Now this DVD player is freezing up on the picture anywhere from every few seconds to every couple minutes. Sometimes you have to FF or stop it to get it to play again. Plus if you set the timer on the vcr then it automatically goes to the DVD screen and you can't watch any t.v. This is really bad for people who use timers a lot which I do because I have them set for every week so the timer is constantly on. Plus the unit is kind of loud which other reviewers wrote about. Now the DVD player is unwatchable because who wants the picture constantly freezing up (this was for both DVD rental movies, dvd's I own, and dvd recordings of home videos.
Purchased this unit March 2004. Unit was defective out of the box and was promptly replaced by Canon's Instant Exchange Program. Worked fine until June 1 and was told that I would get a replacement "print head" despite the fact that I've pointed out that I wanted a replacement unit since this is available as an option. The part is on it's way and should be arriving here on June 7. As promised by one of Canon's Tech Support supervisor, if this doesn't work they will be shipping me another unit. I know Canon makes great products and the reviews here made me decide to purchase this MF. It's a great product when it works. But my experience going through 2 defective units makes me wonder about the workmanship of this product. BTW Canon Support is one of the best in the industry. This is the only reason why I would end up keeping the product rather than donating it to charity. I eventually got a replacement unit and so far have not had any more problems.
The Good: Easy configuration, Decent range, Works like a charm (as a trigger) with outlet powered strobes.The Bad: Cheap construction ($20 dollar radio toy sets @ Wal-Mart have better construction), shorter battery life (for max range and reliability), reliability is very low with Canon speed lights (in my case 580 Ex II), No TTL handling (just a trigger), will have to spend another couple hundred bucks on a light meter for accurate exposures, does not come with any carrying case/pouch (a must for such a cheap constructed expansive piece of a device). Will have to buy the right cables/adopters to make the right connection (only comes with one tiny PC connection cord).
The idea for this unit is very good but the finished product don't live up to the idea.
I bought the Pretec 56K CompactFlash Modem for my Cassiopeia E-125, only to learn (from technicians at Pretec) that the E-125 is a battery hog, as is the Pretec modem. In other words, although this modem works fine with other Casio units, it requires you to use the AC adapter to make it work. At least that's what the tech guy told me. He even recommended buying a different brand for the E-125.And even plugged in, I haven't gotten the thing to work yet.
I've had this drive for a month now and still have been unable to resolve its audio issues. Simply put, it doesn't play back audio on store bought movie DVDs. All wires have been checked and all other media plays fine, including DVD-Roms. The drive was installed with a fresh OS with all drivers updated. You would think that this problem would have been resolved by now - and this is what you must know before buying this drive. The tech support/customer service number given in the manual is bogus. The manual also claims that tech support is free during the warranty period. This is a lie. After you have searched for the correct phone number you will discover that HP will state that support for DVD writers cost $30 regardless of their purchase date.When I did speak to a "live" (and obviously outsourced) person and decoded my way through the heavy accent, I was instructed to call another bogus number - an outdated rebate line.I attempted to contact HP through their online site via the send an email feature, however you are required to fill out a form entirely based on the particluar model and the 740i is not listed on their site. Trying to push my question through the 640i email form, it wouldn't except the required serial number field as it wouldn't match up.If you really must have the lightscribe tech, I would look into getting a drive from another manufacturer. I wish I had.HP has by far, the worst customer care I've ever experienced - full of misdirection and false claims - and I'm writing this so you don't have to experience it as well.
Got the earphones late october 2008. Only use them for maybe one hour each day 3-5 times a week and the earphones were working only sporadically (sound would come in and out of right earpiece) by December 13, 2008. I am very careful with my electronic equipment and have had other earphones in the same price-range that lasted for years. Additionally, the earbuds WOULD NOT stay in my ear even after trying all the "nipples" provided. I would put them in they would feel secure then I take a few steps and they would shift making for very poor sound. If you plan to use these while sitting completely still they may work but evenso, a earphone should last more than 1.5 months. Complete waste of money.
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.
The program they give you to manage files on the player is difficult to use. I found that sync-ing the player often led to problems that weren't coming from Windows Media Player. I was dissatisifed with the player from the beginning, but now it's unusable. I've had it for four months and the player totally crashes constantly. It won't respond to any possible permutation of pushing buttons (even the reset button). The only way to get it to come up again is to let the battery run dead and recharge it again. Even then it freezes up within one or two uses. I really regret this purchase. The player now resides in a landfill somewhere. Notice that the reviews for this product are either five stars or one or two. It shows the unreliability of the product.
Purchased this product because we were looking for an inexpensive no bells, no whistles, DUAL alarm clock. Plugged it in when it arrived and it didn't work. Fortunately Amazon makes it almost effortless to return items, so five-star to them for customer service!
I have always been an HP fan and have owned 7 HP printers over the years, including 3 Laserjets. Until this one, I would have highly recommended HP but it appears HP has abandoned their loyal customers and is now producing garbage. I have had this all-in-one for 9 mo. and have yet to get it to scan more than once. After countless hours installing, re-installing on 2 different PCs, using HPs support website, tech support and even their senior tech support who sent me a new printer, it won't work. My last call involved 3+ hours on the phone dissecting my registry after which I was told I had operating system problems. From day one, the software locked up when I tried to scan. HP insists it will work on a clean install. So yesterday, I started with a new hard drive, installed Windows XP but nothing else and then the printer driver. It works -- once! Then I installed Office XP and after that it locks up the first time I try to scan. I will never, ever buy another HP product!!! After reading the reviews here and elsewhere, it is certain that this software is crap, as is the 6210. Half the people who write reviews have had problems with this overpriced paperweight. Stay FAR, FAR away!!! HP are you reading this??? Check case ID 6300331720. That's only one of 3 case IDs I have. If I billed you for all my time trying to make this 6210 work, I could buy a color laser printer!
I was very dissappointed with this purchase. It is so slow you could take a nap between clicks. I also have never used a Mac before and it is very difficult in my opinion to use.
I do not like this product. My printer has a hard time recognizing this ink.
Receieved this as a Christmas present and was undetectable out of the box. Disappointed to learn that in order to get it repaired/replaced, I would have to eat a shipping charge. The replacement unit worked for one day before it too became undetectable. Had to eat another shipping charge to send that in for repair/replacement. This has been sitting at Creative for 3 weeks and I can not get a straight answer to the status of the RMA.Pros:Have no idea, since I have only been able to use the unit for 2 hours in the 4 weeks of receiving the original unit.Cons:Had to send in for constant repairs/replacements.Had to pay (to date) over $30 in shipping charges for a unit that should have worked out of the box on original purchase.Dealing with tech support is a major hassle.Poor tech support staff.I am at the point where I am looking at other (more reliable) products. I feel sorry for my poor mother who just flushed $300 down the toilet for this.
Learned a lesson. Could not find what I wanted locally for bedroom. Worst TV I have ever bought. Color, contrast, do not even know how to start. Never buy a TV with out viewing picture.
Was very disappointed in this product. This product:- Was not the shade of grey that is in the picture. Yes what you get is grey, but a much lighter shade of gray than what is depicted.- Doesn't lie flat. LIke at all. Like, it kept wanted to curl back up into the same shape it was packed as. I bought this to quickly install in an office environment, I don't have the time to do anything fancy to get it rolled out flat... I had to be in and out of where I was installing it in like 30 minutes tops.- Cable channel doesn't tightly close. The cable kept wanting to fall into the double back tape where it would get stuck making it hard to pull through.- The double back tape was foamy stuff that left a gap between it and the carpet. As other have said, that has the potential to make this a trip hazard of its own!- The double back tape was not enough to fully cover the length of the concealer twice. I assumed I should put the tape on both ends of the channel opening but who knows because...- ...The product had no instructions! Maybe I'm an idiot and just dont know how to install this thing correctly. Who knows?All around, this product was not what I had hoped for. In fact, rather than fight this stupid thing, a colleague suggested a way to avoid routing the cable on the floor and I wound up tossing it the same day I got it. What a waste!
Laptop was good until a couple of days ago when the keyboard stopped working. The U,I,and O just won't work. I would expect something like that after some years but not less than a month after I got it. Stay away or at least be careful when looking at this one. Hopefully the tech people will help me out. But I won't count on it.
This DVD player played movies fine until it stopped recognizing any DVD after only 7 months. Magnavox said to buy a DVD lens cleaner ($15) which didn't work, then said that their warranty was only for 90 days so offered a 'discounted' replacement at the exact price I bought it for. For their defective product they wanted me to pay more in support than the original purchase after only 7 months. No thanks, I'll avoid Magnavox in the future.
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.
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.
The title is a pun... Indicating the size and power supply style of this beast. Really wished the Sony Engineers could have come up with a smaller footprint for the product as I will not be taking this on trips to keep batteries charged. Taking a bunch of AA alkaline batteries will take up far less space and weight. 1 Star for size of unit!Primary use is to charge batteries for our GPSr units. The performance is GREAT! You insert the batteries and plug in the "brick" and you wait 15 minutes or until the light goes out and boom, you have fully charged batteries! 5 Stars for performance!Comparisons between alkaline and the Sony NI-MH in our GPSr units are too close to call. I think the alkaline battery; we always used Duracell, were just a bit better. We'd normally get 15-16 hours of use on an alkaline battery and now get 14-15 on NI-MH. No big deal there!I thought it would be impossible to charge batteries in 15 minutes and have them last for more than 15 minutes, but it does, the fan on the charger keeps the batteries cool. Cooler batteries can charge faster.3 star rating is an average from size of unit and performance. Price is about 3 stars as well. I think there are cheaper units out there, but you're paying for the Sony name and quality.I demoted to this item to 2 stars... It gave up and died after about 4 years. Purchased another brand and so far that one is working well! When this one worked, I really liked it.
As shown, the item offered is an 'H 512mb'. Seller sent an 'M 512'. Attempted contact with the seller - NO RESPONSE WHATSOEVER. How does one rate an UNRESPONSIVE SELLER when my only choices are 1-5 stars?
Excited by the price and seemingly positive reviews, I purchased these cables for the Ubuntu box I have hooked to an HDTV. The cable I have now is a VGA with one male end, one female, so I have to adapt it out and it sometimes falls out of the computer. I hooked these cables up and my computer would not output a resolution greater than 1024x768 no matter what I did. Thinking perhaps it was an issue with a driver update or Linux update (I've had plenty of Linux machines where something will mysteriously stop working after an update), I checked forums and the nVidia page. After that I went ahead and ran all the updates and made sure all my drivers were up to date, just in case. Still, nothing. Fiddled with all the menu options on the TV. Nope. To test if it was the cable itself, I snaked the old cable back, plugged it in, and got my actual, widescreen resolution back at 1366x768. This cable is probably fine if you're running a 1024x768 monitor but for widescreen, forget it.
This year(2010) i got the Holga Starter Kit for Christmas. I was my first time using a camera like this so I was super excited to start taking pictures with it. Since it DOESN'T come with film i had to use the only film i had at hand which was 35mm film. After two days of taking pictures with the Holga I went to develop my photos at Walgreens, big mistake. A hour later I arrived to find my pictures a horrible mess, all of the frames were half picture half black. All of the pictures came out below what i actually wanted to take a picture of. Because of all of this I am returning my Holga and I don't recommend this camera to beginners.
The router wireless connection got disconnected every few hours. After Netgear techicain send me a software update the router just stopped work completely.
The software on this product stinks. I tried many different ways to get it to work. I would NOT recommend buying it.
We bought two Battery Back Up Plus Surge Protector units two years ago. Both failed with the slightest power bumps without staying on as designed to protect our computer. Of course they are no longer available. We had to spend a great deal of money and time getting them replaced as Belkin was not very customer friendly. Our third unit just failed and I have been going in circles trying to contact Belkin. I can't even send an email without it being returned unsent.The bottom line is that Belkin is not interested in quality customer service.I will not ever purchase another Belkin product.
My complaint isn't about the product itself. It's about the shipping. Amazon does not make it clear. When doing a search for TV cables to hook up my new flat screen to my new DVR/VCR recorder - I came across a great deal on these cables. @10 cents a piece, I ordered 2. Little did I know that I was going to be charged TEN dollars plus for shipping! Hey amazon, make the shipping charges clearer next time. This product, again not coming from you, doesn't give the shipper the right to rip off the public with unseen shipping charges! This is the 2nd item out of the 5 items that I purchased on my same order with you last, that has RIPPED ME OFF with hidden shipping charges - and I am not happy about this!!! I have written you an email about this but no response from you. What's up with this? The rest of your customers need to be aware of hidden shipping charges before purchasing an item. We, your customers, desever better!!!!!
Do not buy if you want it to print. When one of the ink cartridges runs out it won't print until you replace the color that is low. It won't even print black if it is color that is low.
I bought this card since it is small and it said it has some features that match with my college wireless systems. But, the card failed to fulfil its promises. It can detect the signal for the first minutes, then gone forever even I work just two or three feet from the router.The more upset thing is the customer services. They always busy all the time. I was on hold twice for 15 minutes with no respond. They only open during the weekday from morning to 5:50: no extended hour. They said on their answering machine that their internet support will answer my problem. But when I browsed their homepage, even this product (i.e. GWP512) has not listed on their support list yet.I will send back this card.
I purchased this printer because the specifications online indicated it was Windows 7 compatible. It is NOT. I intended to replace a HP 960 Deskjet, which worked, but had limited functionality with Windows 7. This 6940 printer won't even give me a test page. Given the cost to return it, I will likely eat the cost. This is the last time I will purchase a printer from any Amazon reseller. !@#$%
At least 80% of these discs went in the trash due to bad sector errors, unreadable disc errors and discs that burned but failed at playback. So if you have an HP Pavillion g series, you may want to consider a different brand.
A fantastic piece of junk. I read a CNET review on this product where the user complained that installing the Lexmark s/w created boot problems with XP. I thought that rather odd, until I noticed them myself. First off, the software took a good 20 minutes to install on my relatively fast PC. Then, when I attempted to reboot my computer, all I saw was a black screen with a cursor waiting. I couldn't even get into the BIOS to boot in normal mode. Luckiily, I'd read that the user unplugged the USB cable and was able to boot after that. Once I unplugged the USB cable, I was able to boot. Needless to say, I'm currently uninstalling all things Lexmark right now. Not-so-happy Camper. A fantastic piece of junk!
Hello all,I made the first mistake of buying this router from NetGear. My next mistake was not purchasing from Amazon but buying from ToshibaDirect as part of a notebook package.The router, which was offered as a high end unit, just does not work that well. Adequate but spotty. The rebate I should have received....well....I posted all rebates on 6/6/05 and received every one, Toshiba, HP, all except the NetGear. Toshiba has basically done nothing although this was purchased through their website. NetGear has done less than nothing except provide empty promises and excuses.I would strongly urge you to do the following....buy your products through Amamzon.com not ToshibaDirect. And stay away from both Toshiba and NetGear products as their customer service is horrible.
I wnt cable make me smart. Cabl no mak me smart. No work to make smrt. Pretty bleu. 2 star.
I suggest that those who have not even experienced this type off photography,to not get It. I was confused and frustrated on not knowing how to use it after hours of research tutorials . I recommend this to experienced peopleLomographic Holga Starter Kit
A semi-hard case should give you the ability to quickly get the camera out of your bag, strip off the cover and take a picture all in one swift motion. This is NOT so with this case. I had to struggle with the base that holds the camera to the cover. It got to a point that I had to just take out the base and just use the cover. Even then, the cover is not designed to be removed very quickly. I wanted one that you can strip off with one swift motion. This was not what I got. Instead the locks and velcro openings were located where I had to turn the camera around several times to uncover it.Please, don't get this if you're looking for a no-hassle cover. It's almost as inconvenient as a hard cover box - except this case doesn't protect the camera as much. What was the designer thinking?I was going to give it a single star, but it's saving feature is it's looks. It's sleek and low-profiled.- johnny -
This product is nice but for some reason the lens kept moving on its' own. unless you check it out carefully, i would not invest in it.
Purchased this cable for viewing TV on my Viewsonic projector. Great picture when I first hooked it up. Next day I got horrible picture with lots of distortion. Had to remove it and put my old cables back up. I guess you get what you pay for with this one. Spend a little more money on a better cable. Searching for an alternative.
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.
it was comfortable and the quality of music was good but the durability is very poor and it broke very quickly.
Before you purchase this player you should know about a few key things:1. There is no resume feature. Every time you stop the player and start it again, it will start at song #1 in folder #1. This can be really really annoying if you are listening to an MP3 CD with 100+ songs. The player can display ID3 tags and even search songs alphabetically, so I can't see why it can't start playing song 51 if you previously stopped it at song 50. My two year old MP3 CD player has no problem doing this.2. The Equalizer that they mention on the packaging is nothing more than a bass boost (a simple on/off switch).3. There is on AC adapter included. Not a big deal, but worth noting.4. The display is not lighted. This would make the ID3 tags and track information much easier to read.Because of these things, I returned the player shortly after I opened it. The one time a played a regular CD and an MP3 CD, the sound quality did seem to be okay. You might want to check out their more expensive models...perhaps they have these features.
This device limits you to a handful of preset frequencies, all of them at the bottom of the dial. While it has done decent service in my local area, we could not use our iPod at all on a recent trip through Pennsylvania because the stations were constantly in use. Not to mention that the price is pretty high for what this delivers. We will be looking for something else before our next roadtrip. I would have given it 3 stars if not for the lingering frustration at having to listen to lousy commercial radio for four hours!The first company to attach a tuning dial to one of these gadgets will make a fortune. In the meantime, if your area has no stations between 87.9 and 89.1, then perhaps this is the FM transmitter for you.
We were unable to focus these binoculars for use with both eyes. Seems to be some problem with the optics such that you can't get the barrels close enough to get a none-double vision view. We have experience with many pairs of binocs, and these are simply defective.
Worked right after I plugged into my XP laptop. Glad didn't have to install no driver. But quality is not as good as Logitech or Microsoft products, and customer service is poor... would not answer PC questions! So if you have a Macintosh and hate Apple's sissy mice, this might be for you. Windows users (that's 99% of us) better stay away.
My paycheck is based on how fast I type while retaining quality. With the spacebar wearing out on my old faithful ergo-friendly split keyboard, I was out to find at least an equal, if not better, replacement. When I saw this keyboard I was so excited by the design, I hardly even blinked at the significant price but now wish I had.The 1 star I gave this keyboard was for the ability to adjust the height and tilt --- that aspect is fantastic and proved VERY comfortable, although it is a little awkward to adjust (I'm right-handed but the adjustment lever is on the left so I found it difficult to hold the keyboard in the position I wanted it while trying to lock the hand into place). Unfortunately, it did not make up for the other problems such as:1. After having used this keyboard for only 12 days, keys began to stick. The left-sided shift and Ctrl keys are continuously sticking. (With the very short 10-day return policy, I've now lost over $100.)2. The keys are very stiff and again, after using it for a time, they actually seem to get stiffer and tighter. They are to the point that the extra comfort I gained by the adjustable height/tilt is completely blown away by my aching fingers from having to press so hard on these keys. Though I prefer an extremely light touch, I have worked on firm keyboards and never had a problem. However, this one is so tight, I feel as though I am forcing the keys down and frequently miss letters because I didn't hit them hard enough (and "hit" truly is an accurate description).3. Pressing a key at an angle (for example, doing the 1-finger typing and reaching to the opposite side of the keyboard while it is tilted away from the approaching finger) will not always make contact to type the letter. I have even deliberately pushed keys down with my finger slightly off-center and, on certain keys, it will not type until I slide my finger to the center of the key.4. The extra keys (delete & extra backspace) are poorly positioned. They are terribly uncomfortable to use with even minor frequency. It's not that hard to get used to their location and I quickly became used to the new location of the other extra keys (home, end, page up/down keys, arrows). The problem simply is that having to use the delete key by using the left little finger is actually uncomfortable and even interferes with typing if you use special combination command keys (i.e., Ctrl+Del).5. Not having the "calculator" number pad is more bothersome than I would have expected. It's not a hidden problem when purchasing this keyboard and the buyer is made aware of it so this complaint is partially my own fault. I don't use it in a manner I consider "frequent" and therefore did not think I would miss it that much --- I was wrong. Although I don't use it that much, when I want to and don't have it, I have found it very annoying and cumbersome to use the #s across the top of the keyboard rather than that nice little NumLock pad (as well as the arrows that were there). These can be purchased separately but that increases the cost of your keyboard to around $50-$60 and it's already twice the price of good, comfortable keyboards.I had high hopes for this keyboard and the potential was obviously there so, with stars in my eyes, I bought it. It's around 2 weeks later and I've already ordered a new keyboard (basic ergo split keyboard) and plan to hide this one away in a cabinet, only to be taken out for use as an emergency backup. It's too bad the great potential of this keyboard is so completely wasted.
The armband seems very durable, but on the first attempt to slide my Sansa e250 into the pocket, the reflective striping cracked and broke in 3 places. The actual pocket is made of a really nice stretchy material, but the outer covering has no give.
The headset on this is bulky. The sound is great but sometimes gives you a zing of static in your ear. Shortly after 30 days usage and return expiration, the headset stops working. I thought it was the batteries but the a/c plug stopped getting current. Don't know why. I got accustomed to listening thru the headset so as to not disturb others but I assure you I won't get another one without a warranty.
I use MSN everyday to video chat and thought that I should buy a decently priced web cam. Well, it turns out that my girlfriends $15 web cam does a better job then this one. I had to disable all of the automatic settings and manually configure it all myself to get a decent picture out of it. It overexposes everything!!!
colors just a bit off EOM inks. And they kinda smell funny for a while.
Ok.. one of the reasons I bought this is that I can be connected to the computer and displaying photos at pretty much the same time.Sadly, there are no buttons to engage a connection with your computer. You literally have to plug in and unplug the usb wire to engage/disengage your connection to your computer.While the usb is plugged in.... you cannot use the camera to display photos. The camera displays a stupid "connected to USB message on the LCD. So pretty much you cannot be connected to a computer and displaying images at the same time.Additionally, the camera can only be charged if the supplied AC plug is connected. You cannot charge the camera via the usb connection.Really a wasteful product to buy. Would have been better designed to have a powered "on all-the-time" USB connection that connected you to your computer while charging while displaying your camera as a digital photo frame.Direction regarding the functionality within the manual are lacking .. mainly because this station provides no functionality other than to hold your camera. Was better off using the supplied cord that came with the camera.
I am very displeased with the Philips CD-RW. The installation was very simple. However, I burned 12 CD's the first night and I've gotten errors ever since. I contacted Technical Assistance and they informed that the burner DOES NOT support 80 minutes CD's, contrary to the Philips information. I returned the burner.
After doing some research, I decided to use this highly recommended brand of DVDs to burn my PS2 backups. Unfortunately, every single DVD I tried failed at around 11-15%. Granted, I don't have the best burner but I can't blame it when it's only this particular brand that fails the same way under every circumstance. I'm giving it one star for it's price and another star in case it might serve some use in the future.
I bought these headphones after briefly trying a friend's pair. The price was low, but so is the comfort level. They sit a little too tight on my ears, so I don't keep them on for more than 30-60 minutes at a time. Also, the fabric covering the speakers wears out and rips off over time. My friend's pair eventually snapped in half (though he is a heavy headphone user).Also, the headphones block out low frequency noises pretty well (especially on an airplane), but I can still perfectly understand what people are saying. Part of my intention with these headphones was to block out people-noise so I can better concentrate at work.
The paper feed on this device is awful. You can have a stack of paper in the tray and you get frequent "out of paper" errors. I finally wedged a piece of cardboard beneath the stack so the paper would trigger whatever sensor exists inside the tray.If you visit the HP website about this problem, you will get no help.That's what I get, though, for buying the cheapest printer I could find. The next time, I will spend more money.
The earpiece is very uncomfortable. The product did not come with any instructions so it was difficult for me to set it up. I returned the product.
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.
Many people like it and I would as well if it had not been for faulty software and many crashes. A letter to Palm's CEO is unanswered when writing this review despite mailed weeks ago. Amazon offered a replacement, but as the problem is the software that would not help.The problem is: You cannot HotSync on a Vista-based computer and then sync to a XP-based one or vice versa.
I saw all the great reviews and decided to get the Coby. At first, it was great. The sound is not that wonderful on just the speakers alone, even though it's better than the other unit I had by another maker. Loud enough, just sort of tinny. With even cheapie headphones though, you get great sound.Horrible battery life... only 1 hour, not the 4 hours I was lead to believe I would receive.I burned-it-in for 24 hours when I first got it and then started taking it to work with me to watch during lunch. I've gotten a total of 2 hours of play out of this unit. It worked during 2 lunch hours then it would stick repeatedly and I couldn't get it to play past that point. I tested the DVD on my PC and it played fine, so it's not the DVD. Put a different DVD in and now it won't recognize any DVD and the screen goes black.Amazon is sending me another one, but I'm concerned that it is going to just be a waste of time. I bought the extended warranty, but I doubt I will ever make it into the extended period. I see there are now new reviews showing that others are having the same types of problems with their units, so I'm not holding out much hope that I will receive a satisfactory unit from Coby.Amazon's customer service is great!! When I originally reported problems, it was for the short battery life. The very next day, the unit fell apart, but Amazon had already agreed to send me a new one.I'm wondering how many of the 5-star reviewers have now also turned sour on their units? How many of these units are really working now??Also, mine did not play jpeg CD's or any of the other media like that exceptionally long review (the one you see first in this review section) says it will. I was limited to DVDs only and no DVD-Rs. To be fair, the company doesn't say it will play them, I was operating off that other review. His may have done everything out there, but don't count on yours doing it... it may or may not.************December 30 - Second unit is a piece of junk too, it played for 1 hour and then stuck. Amazon told me today that they are having tons of complaints on this unit and to just return it for a refund and they won't be sending any more out. I see they are still for sale though. Avoid it, it's junk.************Amazon did send out another unit, even though they said that they would not. I was tempted to refuse the shipment, but thought... what the heck! Took it out of the box and put in a DVD. The laser started shuddering back and forth and wouldn't stop. Turned it off and tried again. Got it to do the intro on the DVD, but when I told it to play, the screen went dark. Sporadic sound. Tried to stop it but the disc just kept on spinning. I had to turn the unit completely off to make it stop spinning. Man, this thing just goes from bad to worse. I'm done with Coby. 3 units within 30 days and I maybe got 3 hours of total play out of them.
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.
My daughter received this DVD/CD Player for Christmas. Weattached the battery and could never get it to release. Wereturned it for a second player which appeared to work for 2 to3 days before it completely died. Do not buy this product!
I have purchased three of these cable right here on amazon. One of the three cables has stoped functioning properly after a few days. I was playing my Xbox 360 one night which I hooked up using this Belkin cable and my tv screen just went black and started switching resolutions between 1080i and 1080p and at times the TV would not detect my Xbox as beeing connected at all. I wasn't sure if it was the cable or something wrong with my Xbox or my brand new set, so I connected it to the PS3 on a different set and experienced the same problem, the TV would not detect an HDMI connection there as well, so I am certain that this particular cable wasn't working as it should. I am not suggesting to go out and buy an expensive HDMI cable, most likely it's an isolated case and these Belkin cables aren't that bad, but I wouldn't buy this particular cable again and I would not recomend it. The connecters are too long also. There's an innexpensive amazon branded HDMI cable which I have purchased here as well and it seems to be a better cable.
First of all, this review is for the COBY DP-758 ONLY. be forewarned, Amazon has this tendency lately to lump reviews for different products together, which makes finding accurate ones for what YOU are purchasing difficult at best! That being said, here's my review: There's nothing like the gift that keeps giving, and this thing is like Herpes...the pain never stops. I received it as a gift, and if you are thinking of buying it for someone, DON'T!! Just give 'em cash, I beg of you. To begin with, it has no internal memory, so immediate purchase of an SD memory card is a must. Then you are limited to the old fasioned, slow SD card (SDHC not compatible) with a 2GB max. So if you have LOTS of pictures, as I do, you will need several, and have to interchage them at regular intervals. Ok, so you have your SD card and think you're ready to go, right? WRONG!! They didn't even include a connectivity cable to hook it up to your computer! The instructions (The marginally better downloaded PDF document by the way, not the crappy instructions included in the box) simply say to connect your computer using a USB 2.0 High-speed cable, which should be easy, but what you actually need is a USB male 'A' to male 'A' connector NOT an A/B extension or even A/A extension which has one female end. This cable thus far, seems to be made with unobtainium, 'cause it's impossible to find. First, I went to Radio-Shack, Staples, Wal-Mart, Best Buy (the list goes on...) and nothing, zero, zip nada...there just isn't any. Not even Belkin had one. Next, I tried online... but 2 tries later (even though the description sounded right) I have returned both, and had to pony up the return shipping to boot (more time and money wasted). Oh and forget about customer service, you are better off asking your pet, or maybe one of those fortune telling eight-balls. Consequently, I still have a picture frame that's only good for a door-stop, and my limited options are; Build the cable myself and risk damaging my computer for this piece of crap, trash it altogether, or perhaps re-gift to someone I really, really don't like.
This has got to be the worst camera i have ever used and even ever seen... its pictures dont save, no zoom, horrible blurry pictures, this is worth 5 dollars, i would have given it 0 stars for everything but 1 star is the worst i can put down.. listen to me on this and dont get this camera, its the worst, cheapest, peice of plastic you can buy on the market...
Clearly a common flaw, the suction cup tore away from the mount after eight days. I installed this and left it alone. I didn't take it off of my windshield once before it fell off on its own. Obviously this is a hit or miss product manufactured by a company with some quality control issues. I got a bad one, you might get lucky.
I never received the product. It was shipped by the merchant.,and delivered to the Post Office but not to me. I called Amazon and received a refund immediately.
Had high hopes for this combo. Keyboard is great but the mouse, more than occasionally, has jerky hesitation with cursor movement. I've changes batteries, restarted..nothing seems to fix it.
I thought the idea of a wireless solution for my iPod was a great idea, but in this case the principle is better than the practice.Initial setup was easy and the iTrip does work well in some situations. But reception quality varies from good to poor but has never been great. When I am in the car I really miss the sound quality and fidelity of a hard wired solution. Changing frequency settings can also be diffifult. Setting it up originally was fine. But I've had to change frequencies a few times and it wasn not as easy as advertised.If I was going to purchase another FM transmitter for my iPod I would choose a unit with external controls to set the radio frequency. But since I use my iPod in the car most often I have decided to go with the tape insert instead. They are cheaper and sound better. I would only recommend the FM transmitters to people that need the flexibility of wireless and are willing to accept less than perfect audio. And in that group, the iTrip would not be my first choice.
The film was old and the photos were terrible! This used to be a really easy way to document something.
Cheap quality. Screws got rusty after the first wash! I wouldn't trust a pressure cooker that doesn't meet such basic standard!I returned it.
Performance was awful on this switch, much worse than my 10/100 switch. So bad that I ended up returning it. I think the performance had something to do with the energy saving features of the device and/or having mixed 100 and 1000 mbit adapters on the switch. Either way, it was slow and I had to send it back (and I rarely bother sending things back)
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.
this mouse is a flop- trying to get it to read your fingerprints is an exercise in futility- does not save time or secure anything
Day 1 (Jan 8th)- Not sure if this will be a positive experience or not. The set ran fine for about 3 hours, great picture, easy to set up, then 'pop', nothing. Luckily there is a service center in town, so I will get a chance to see how good or bad service is. Will post an update and change rating accordingly.Day 2 - Contacted APEX tech support first thing in the morning, they said they would fax in a service request, as of 5:30pm the local TV shop has recieved nothing.Day 3 - Contacted Apex tech support again. They actually called back in the afternoon saying they would be faxing the order within the hour. 4 hours later and still nothing. At this point buyer beware...Month 3 and a half (April 16) - Still sitting at service center, APEX is a joke.
Easy to setup to watch a DVD, but once you try to hook up additional devices to it - watch out.1 - Manual is way too basic. It provides some help, but doesn't provide full explanations on how things work. It points to things on the remote and DVD player, but doesn't explain what its used for or how to use it.2 - Website provides no support. Questions answered are akin to the manual. The same very very basic 'plug power cord into power outlet' solutions. Even searching for something like 'component video' yields *no results*!!! How can that be, there are ports right on the back of the player and there are no instructions on how to use it?3 - Phone Support. Very nice people, but really didn't know how to use my machine either. Firstly they didn't understand my question. They were asking me things like 'tell me what buttons are on your tv remote'... um... '1..2...3'!?!? Even after understanding what I was asking, they didn't have an answer, and coudlnt' transfer me to someone else. They couldn't say 'I Don't know' but kept running in cirlces.*How can a manufacturer put a product out in the market and not tell you how to use it???*As you can tell, I TRIED ALL AVENUES OF SUPPORT TO NO AVAIL. So basically, I still don't know how certain aspects of this machine work. In short, I will never buy another samsung product again, since they dont' tell you how to use it. Its amazing that they can spend all this money on differnt channels of support, and to have absolutely no value.
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
These were great speakers... for a year or two. Then one of the speakers started to crackle and pop, then eventually went dead. I pinpointed the problem to the subwoofer amplifier and now just plug both speakers into the same output. Hopefully this will keep them going for a while.
Currently I am unable to rate. The unit did not include a power supply, that I am trying to purchase separate. Very difficult to purchase power supply which makes me frown on this item.
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.
The Rio 600 was a five-star product for the first three months; 3 stars for the next three, after the power slider broke --fortunately it remained in the "on" position :) ; and after six months, it stopped working altogether.Pros:-Stylish-Backlit display-Good sound quality at low volumes, can get very loud (I usually listened at the volume setting of 3 out of 20, given a quiet room--but YMMV depending on the earphones)-Neoprene belt case at least is rugged :PCons:-Poor build quality-Poor design decisions-Proprietary memory expansion-Rioport software works only with CDs as far as I knowWhen I first received the Rio 600 I was thrilled. It felt nice and solid in the hand, the backlit LCD looked great with lots of track information, and the sound quality seemed pretty good. I even grew to like the included earphones, which I found to be perfect for the gym and bike riding, unlike earbuds. (For folks who like that type but hate getting their hair pinched, Sony makes the MDR-W08, which is all plastic).I picked up a 64MB backpack (at a ridiculous price per MB, compared to CF, SM or SD cards) but the Rio600 was one of the few players to natively support Audible.com content, so I felt it was worth it.A few months after I got it, the power slider became stuck in the "On" position. I gave it a tug and it broke, sliding around freely. The player stayed on, however, and since it will go into standby on its own, I didn't mind _too_ much.But I really hated their design decision to use a d-pad button layout, instead of separate buttons for play/pause, ff, previous. I can't count the times I tried to hit pause and went to the next track, or worse yet, hit previous and went to the beginning of the audiobook. I'd rather have something you can operate easily by feel.Then the d-pad quit working entirely (the play/pause button seems to be stuck) and I'm now in the market for a new player :( I hate to say it, but since I have a 64MB paperweight, I'm thinking about giving the Rio 600 another try. It really was nice while it lasted.Then I press the d-pad on my broken unit (nope, still hard as a rock) and decide to look for something better.
The piece feels cheaply constructed and the plastic has some smell. $10+ is overpriced imho.Get yourself some more sturdy / professional one if need a quality piece or some cheaper one if you are on a budget.
I live an a big city with a lot of broadcast radio stations with high power, and my route to go to my work include great electrical plants. For this reason have a lot of interference practically in any part of my transit time. The FM revceiver is excellent, I can hear FM statiosn in my office very well. I f you plan to use like transmitter I don't recommend. I you want to use like FM receiver is perfect.
I bought a older version of this computer a year ago. I had the computer one month and the hard drive crashed. I sent it back to the company and three weeks later they returned it, fixed (not to bad. The computer served its purpose for me for some time but it never ran at 100% since day one. The disappointing part wasn't the lap top itself, it was the service I recieved from Toshiba. They are very slow in resolving problems for you. I needed to order a new battery and power source for it, three months later I still have not recieved the parts. I am very upset about this and I can honestly say I will never by another Toshiba product again.
After hours of frustration, I finally found this paragraph I am pasting directly from dazzle's web site...Currently DVD Complete cannot capture Audio and Video using the DCS 200, DVC 100, DVC 150,or DVC 80. We are aware of this issue and are working towards and update for DVD Complete that will allow capture directly into the DVD Complete software....At least the card reader part still works, albeit a very expensive card reader!
Too bad they don't mention that this product doesn't fit the 80 GB iPod Video. That would be some good information to have. I am not happy with this company, its advertising and its product support.
I purchased one of these a year or two ago. Hardly used it as most my lps sounded bad on it. I recorded a few though. The tonearm is not adjustable for weight and the stylus seems cheap. I always had issues with the software not working well with my Windows. I just took it back out from under the bed as I ordered a new stylus. I messed all afternoon finding software to work with it. I ended up using Audacity (which if I remember correctly came with my system but I had used different software to record before) and Audacity, once I got it working worked ok except that it only exports in WAV and not MP3. Anyway, I recorded a whole bunch of stuff and listened and realized the turntable was not going at a steady rate. I had to trash everything. I can't wait to trash this turntable. It sucks.
This switch was installed 9/12 with about 12 PCs and servers attached to it. It ran fine for about 10 months then general weirness on the network. The switch looked fine, but traffic to a standstill. No amount of shutting down or rebooting PCs and servers mattered. Device ping times would be fine, but HTTP and other traffic just basically stopped. Cycle the power and life is good again for about 3-5 days and it starts all over again. After 3 episodes of this, we moved to a Linksys and all problems have gone away never to return.
I ordered the privacy filter because I sit on the outside cube in my office. All my coworkers walking past me can see right through it, like it's not there. It offers no privacy at all, disappointed and now have to find another product.
This pool sucks. I thought I'd hit the jackpot when I found this size pool for the price (rather than they're bigger sizes at much higher prices).Unfortunately, I don't recall it stating ON THE BOX that it has to be set up on PERFECTLY LEVEL ground. I certainly would have thought twice about wasting my money if I'd known that, as apparently there isn't a PERFECTLY LEVEL spot anywhere in my yard.I left it laying there sadly in the yard for a few days, gazing at my total failure to get a pool for my kids this ridiculous hot Central Texas summer...and finally folded it up and stuck in into storage and checked the company website for their return policy, which as it turns out it FAR more trouble than it's worth. For an $80 pool, it's going to be a hell of a lot of work to get someone over here, purchase a shovel and rake, and have them even out to a PERFECTLY FLAT surface, a 12 foot surface.I'm SORELY disappointed in this product and will never buy from this company again. Nor will I recommend it to a friend, or enemy.
This is a very beautiful laptop case, but is not very helpfull in cases of falls....
What can I say, it's a keyboard! The only major problem is the keys stick! Until I finally set my default to show on my screen which keys were pressed, I didn't even know what was going on exactly - is the shift key stuck? Maybe the command key? The shift, command, and option keys all stick, whether or not I use them; what's with that?
Leads too short to move the antenna into a better position nearby the router.Signal strength was about the same if not slightly less.This product did not work for me.If you have the router or card under a desk and need to have an antenna above the desk, then this is the answer.
Great idea. But does not work in the Phoenix area. Cannot get a reception. Kinda screwed...
The Kroo Protective Silicone Skin was at first a great protectant against scratches, fingerprints, etc.--until I took my Vision M out of the case. Small dust particles and debris entered through the slide-touch opening, and completely destroyed the acrylic surface. Now I have to purchase a cleaner, and even that may not be enough to remove all the scratches this case has caused. On top of that, the metal stand has two rubber tubes that keep the player upright--in time, these tubes will stretch, eventually rendering the stand useless (the tubes will roll back, causing the player to lay prone).I give it two stars because I can still keep it in the case, I guess?Thank you for reading my review.
Already had THREE RMAs.The first happened about 2 months after purchase. Windows wouldn't boot up, "Disk Read Error, Please restart."sent it in for RMA.3 weeks later they sent it back.EXACT SAME PROBLEM. They didn't Fix a THING. No Documentation NOTHING.Complained a lot. 2nd RMA and they finally fixed it.Couple weeks later, the screen developed bright vertical lines across it. Bending the flimsy screen develops other lines.Tech support tells me to reinstall drivers or do a system restore. They are UTTERLY USELESS. It's OBVIOUSLY a hardware problem due to the flimsy screen.Sent it in for THIRD RMA. They tell me they need to do a system restore.They send it back.I boot up.Windows error message:"Windows cannot start because the file comdlg32.dll cannot be found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem".AND ANOTHER ONE:"the system is not fully installed. Please run setup again."on top of that, the CD drive cannot be detected so I can't even boot from the CD.BUY THEIR LAPTOP ONLY IF YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE HELL.~~Additionally, their email support is horrendously disorganized. Firstly, a different person responds to your email each time. I've had tech support people tell me conflicting things. After I was issued my 3rd RMA, I emailed again to warn them of another issue that developed. In the email back, "Paul" here renounced my RMA and issued an inquisition of questions reguarding my purchase. RIDICULOUS.
Although the manual is 22 pages long, that's only because it's a single page repeated in 22 languages. All that single page tells you is to plug the wheel into a USB port and run the CD setup program. That's it. No details on how to use the wheel. There are 22 buttons on the wheel and nowhere are any of them described or explained how to use them. The Manual in the CD is identical to the printed one.I hooked it up to a computer running Nascar 2002 Racing and so far have not been able to get the game to recognise the foot pedels. No matter what I do the gas and brake can only be activated by using the paddles immediately behind the steering wheel. The problem is that as far as I can tell these paddles are only on-and-off switches, they provide no throttling. This makes rolling off the gas and onto the brake, which is essential for keeping the car undercontrol at high speeds, impossible.The first time I used the wheel it didn't vibrate. The second time it did. The third and forth times it didn't. I have no way of knowing if it's defective or if one of the 22 switches on the wheel has to be pushed to make it work. Without a real manual it's impossible to figure this out.I admit that I am not an experienced gamer. To someone familiar with racing software and wheels, this wheel may be great. But for a first timer like myself I have to say I hate it.I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with information on how to get this wheel to work on my game. Thank you.
I bought this joystick because it felt good in the store and 2 friends have the cordless version and like it. Lo and behold I have some problems, check forums and everyone is complaining about it. Twist starts to fail and there is no calibration to compensate as everyone here points out. Even the software on their site to add dead zones does not work, at least with XP! The main trigger is now failing also - after just 2 weeks! Don't buy this one, you'll regret it.
Garbage pure and simple. Hardware was broken out of the box and the Software would not install (hangs on setup). Double whammy - two goats for the price of one.This is my second capture device from Pinnacle - first one lasted about 3 months before it died.Avoid their products at all costs.Returning mine for refund - will never buy Pinnacle again.
seems poorly made, & the volume doesn't get as loud as your ipod usually could (without this). it's okay if you listen to talk FM i guess.
Tried on 2 Windows 7 machinesInstalled using the setup program but nothing actually printed from the machine I installed from.On a second machine could be detected as a network printer but couldn't connect to it.Support site requires registration but once that is done fails to redirect so impossible to raise problem with D-Link
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.
I, like other reviewers here, had owned an HP 6110 prior to my fateful decision to buy the 6210. I thought the 6110 was junk. The fax never did work right and finally the printer and fax would only print some kind of a bar code pattern that the guy at Office Depot and my tech friends had never seen. Anyhow, I junked that and got this piece of junk. It is better than the 6110 in that the fax works fine. And the printing function works well too until I have to print envelopes. The 6210 does not have a separate feed for envelopes so you have to take all the paper out of the machine and load envelopes. At least 60 percent of the time the machine jams with the envelope.And the guy that was complaining about this machine devouring ink is right. It sucks the stuff up. And the cartridges are VERY expensive.
I bought this Tamrac backpack with the expectation that it would be nearly identical with a Tamrac unit I had purchased earlier at my local photo retailer. While this unit can be made to work it doesn't do it with the same ease as my other unit. This is because the center dividers are just a bit too long which makes placing my Canon 10D digital camera in the center / back position a bit too tight. The materials are adequate but they lack the softness of my other unit. While this is subtle I can only say I much prefer the softer materials. My other backpack is basically the same size as this one but it works better because the dividers have better proportions. My advice is check out other units before you buy.
I have had this Zenith model for over a year now and have been happy with it up until now. Several weeks ago, the picture developed a blue streak about the size of my forearm. I contacted an authorized Zenith service center and found out the problem is not uncommon. The part to repair has to be replaced in its entirety and costs over $1600. I verified this was the same story at two different service centers. I contacted Zenith to raise a stink and THEY WILL NOT stand behind the product once the warranty expires. So consider this a warning !!!!
The neon lights and bubbler action are cool but has below average sound quality. Has no bass, treble or tone controls. Also, all the controls including opening the CD drawer and the volume control are on the remote only, not on the unit itself. So if the remote stops working the system would become non functional.It does have a nice retro style but if seems over priced for the features and sound quality that it has. UPDATE: the remote did stop working after only 2 days use. Would give it 0 stars if I could. COMPLETE JUNK! Crosley warranty states 90 days,you pay to send it back plus an additional $19.95 for return shipping and handling to send it back to you after they fix it.
Gateway Bluetooth users be warned as well. This very same model mouse is being sold by Gateway (with a black and grey color scheme and a Gateway logo in place of the targus logo) for use with their Bluetooth enabled laptops.Gateway's model number is 7005803R. Targus lists it as AMB0302USZ. But it's the same exact mouse.The "mini-sleep" mode design flaw outweighs all the other benefits. especially if you're a gamer. No way you can afford to have to wiggle the mouse to bring it back to life in a heated battle.And even if you're not a gamer, it's just damn annoying. Targus and Gateway offer nothing to help either. No drivers or utilities.
Well, bad idea writing this review, as it is likely to reduce my chances of receiving good $$ for this item on ebay.I've had this version 6 for a bit under a year, and it's been a faithful hobby taking up hours of my time to get it working again. Most of the time I'd spend a week with it disconnected.It took a while to set up, along with 3 calls to a rather tedious customer service (though open 24 hours/day) It would work dependably for several weeks, then quit. After hours of tinkering and calls to customer service, it would start again and work for a bit more time 'till it again failed.Documentation seemed to cover nothing of relevance.This last time, they told me customer service had expired, and I would have to pay per minute for service. Aha! I realized that my time had value, so why not just junk the thing. The next time linksys was on sale, I bought their wireless router, installed it in 15 minutes (including crawling around my cable warren) and fortunately cannot report on customer service, as I've needed none.I found:reliability: unreliabledocumentation: virtually non-existentcustomer service: unacceptiblesecurity: confusing for me to set up, though linksys was automatic.packaging: cute, but the attachable legs keep falling off, making it unstable when standing on end.competition: linksys: works fine so far.d-link has a bad rep. for customer service and reliability, though I have not tried them.regards,
The thing broke the third time I took it off my head. I have a big head but it isn't that big!
Anybody who rates this frame highly has not seen a decent digital frame. I got this one as a gift and though it would be fine because I got a 7" frame for my mom for Christmas. (Insignia brand from Best Buy - which is pretty awesome.) And that frame tells me why I think this frame is total junk:1) resolution is too low. pictures look bad.2) resizing on or off - in 4/3 or 16/9 mode gives the pics a weird stretch... in junky low res.3) menus are ugly and poor.4) no internal memorySimply do NOT buy this frame. It's junk.
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.
Used for 40 inch TV. Will not stay level, need to brace TV. Not enough vertical adjustment.
I ordered 6 keychains, all working but none of them connected to computer after applying all setting given on different forums like of "USB Updates" etc. I tried on 4 different computers/Laptops. It shows the image beautifully comes by default, but its of no use if you can not transfer your own data.
Worked great for a few months, then failed to work again. Gives you a no disk error.
I started off purchasing a similar item from RadioShack. I ordered the Sima hoping that the video quality would be better. I was completely wrong! The video quality through the svideo switching was BLURRY, it hurt my eyes to look at the screen. The radio shack version, which cost 1/3 the price but does not have the digital audio switching had much better s-video quality.I am returning the Sima.
Be warned: the warranty service on this drive is dreadful. Not because it's slow, but because the 'refurbished' replacement is likely to be worthless. The USB/Firwire interface on my first drive failed after 6 months. I'm now on my fourth round: none of the three replacement drives (each sent in a flimsy box) have even passed the supplied diagnostics. One sounded like a small lawnmower, another wouldn't format. Good luck finding someone other than 'Sean' from Hyderabad to talk to.
I purchased all of the Wireless-G equipment for use with my Dell Lattitude D600 notebook (Router, Adapter, Print Server). Router and print server seem to work fine, but nothing but trouble with this adapter.It wouldn't keep a signal and eventually started making my system hang - had to remove the card to get my other programs to unhang.I hired a "computer guru" to come and fix it, assuming that a rookie like me had just screwed up the installation somehow. $160 bucks later, he couldn't fix it either. Bad card? Incompatibility? Who knows, but I found other Dell notebook users on other forums who were banging their head against the same brick wall.Anyway, for anyone with the Dell notebook using the older Intel PRO/LAN 2100 3A built-in adapter (which also didn't like the new router), there is new firmware for the Intel adapter that you can download from the Dell support site. It will make the old adapter work fine with the WRT54G router, EXCEPT for the fact that this older card doesn't support WAP security. Anyway, to make an already long story a bit shorter, Dell has a replacement Mini PC card (replaces the old Intel PRO 2100 Card in the little door on the bottom of your notebook) that supports a/b/g wireless and all of the newer security. I wasn't too crazy about having an adapter that sticks out of the side of my computer, anyway! It is the Dell 1450 network adapter and Dell support will help you install it. Plus, it only costs $49.Good luck to everyone! This wireless stuff can be a little confounding, so hope this might help someone.
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.
If I could give this 0 stars I would! The IPOD Nano adapter plate didn't allow the Nano to align with the docking station, therefore it was useless for my Daughter's IPOD Nano.
I had all the same rebate issues with this item as others, so if you are buying this CD case just because of the rebate, please DON'T. I did finally receive my rebate, 4 months later after a second mailing in and irate email. I just cashed the check and I'm crossing my fingers that it actually goes through! The product itself seems okay. I can see if you use it a lot that the zipper might break, but I rarely get into my CDs so I haven't had that issue yet. However, I do not plan to ever buy from this company again because of all the rebate run around. A very dishonest company if you ask me. Good luck to everyone else waiting for a rebate!
I purchased this mount before we went on a trip and could never get the GPS to stay in the cradle. It is advertised as fitting the model I have, the Nuvi 205W but it doesn't work and would not stay on the dashboard. Maybe it works for some, but not for me.
I got the fatal "Lens Error" after 10 months. This was a great camera, but I think a camera should last a little longer. This is a HUGE problem with Canon Powershots, and I really wish I had known about it BEFORE I bought this camera last Christmas. My camera is still under warranty, but they say that it is due to abuse and won't cover it. It was not abused, it just stopped working.
I PURCHASED 4 INK CARTRIDGES ONLINE WHEN I PUT THEM IN MT LEXMARK Z12 PRINTER THEY WOULD NOT WORK AND SET THE POWER AND PAPER LIGHT FLASHING TELLING ME THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG . I TESTED ALL 4 CARTRIDGES AND THEY WE ALL FAULTY AND DID NOT WORK . MT BEST ADVISE FOR YOU PEOPLE IS TO BUY AND NOT BUY GENERIC CARTRIDGES THEY HAVE ONLY SO MUCH LIFE IN THEM THEN THEY GO BAD LIKE ALL 4 I GOT ....THEY CAME FAST IN THE MAIL THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY BUT I AM NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GENERIC CARTRIDGE AGAIN OR A REFILL KIT THAT I BOUGHT ALONG TIME AGO.......BEST ADVISE STICK TO THE REAL THING NO AFTER MARKET JUNK AND I MEAN JUNK.... WOULD YOU TRUST YOUR LIFE ON A AFTERMARKET ELEVATOR CABLE ??????
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 HAD TO GO THRU 3 CARDS BEFORE I RECIEVED ONE THAT WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. I HAVE A BUFFALO ROUTER WITH THIS CARD AND I AM GETTING A WEAK SIGNAL WITH THE COMPUTERS ONE FLOOR APART IN MY HOUSE. TECH SUPPORT HAS TAKEN 1 HOUR THE THREE TIMES I CALLED BEFORE ANSWERING THE CALL. THEY WHERE NOT THAT HELPFUL WHEN THEY FINALLY DID ANSWER THE CALL. NOW THAT I HAVE WORKING PARTS IT WAS EASY TO SET UP, BUT I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND SUCH A WEAK SIGNAL.
Besides not allowing me to choose the inkjet paper option when printing [!!!], I also cannot choose Custom, for printing non-standard sizes. I tried very time-consuming headache-producing work-arounds which sort of got the job done, when suddenly today it no longer centers the image as shown in the preview box. It's a case of What You See Is What You DON"T Get.My list of complaints goes on and on AND ON, but they all center around software that is beyond quirky and unfathomable.What a waste of money. And there are no updates or fixes for this software on HP's website either!
This printer is terrible! The first one I bought showed an error message that was not only incorrect (it said there was a missing ink cartridge when all were properly installed) but could not be cleared. Canon had me send it to them and in return they sent me a refurbished unit. The refurbished unit does not scan properly. The scanner gets "stuck" after about 2/3 of the page and the unit must be turned off and turned back on to resume printing. The result is a copy (or scan) that is muddled and blurry on one side.The really terrible thing about the "new" unit is the noise it makes when the cartridges return to the original position after printing. It sound like the buzzing of a child's wind-up toy, only 100 times louder, and lasts 15 seconds. I cannot make a phone call or carry on a conversation while printing for this reason.The only good point: it did print well for about a week before breaking!
Buy something else. Screen is small. Resolution is poor. Screen not sensitive enough. You have to tap several times before the device recognizes that you selected something. The right side is especially difficult to use. If you try to tap on the down arrow, the device opens the program closest to where you tapped instead of scrolling down. It is extremely frustrating using the device.
We had the same complaints as cited previously. The start button was always erratic, which was very frustrating. It used up AA batteries very quickly. Eventually I dropped it and the latch over the batteries broke so it wouldn't work. Unlike some, I thought the pictures were okay and the camera's appearance was okay. I would not recommend this camera; it is just frustrating
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.
The refill kit was a waste of time and money, not to mention a big mess. It took days for the ink to fade from my fingers. The refilled cartridge did not have any yellow output whatsoever, so it didn't print colors appropriately. Won't try that again!
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.
These headphones sound as good as the reviews say -- they are fabulous. But, they started to break down after a year of use. The plastic on the headband broke, and the ear pads fell apart. I contacted the company, and they said they'd replace the ear pads for $30.I had a pair of Sennheisers for 20 years, but the Audio-Technica lasted a little over a year. Again, the ATH-ANC7 headphones sound great, but I will never buy Audio-Technica again.
We bought this camera because we wanted a nice small digital to complement our large Sony Mavica with a 10x optical zoom. The camera takes okay pictures - I cannot really complain or boast - but there are two things that make this a camera to stay away from:FIRST, the Secure Digital memory never worked. We bought a 64 Mb card when we purchased the camera, and the camera never recognized it. Retruned it to Amazon and got another - also didn't work. Returned it and bought a third brand at the local Staples - also didn't work. Kodak tech support said we needed to download new firmware for the camera (which was a big pain in the 'dupa' to do, but we did it), tried the SD card - same results. Basically, unless we ship it back we are stuck with a camera that can only take 15 pictures.SECOND problem - the engineer who developed the battery door should be shot. It is extremely hard to close, and within a month ours had already broken after changing the battery only twice. We were patient and gentle with the battery changes - the design of this should never have gotten through their beta tests with this product.Overall, we are pretty disappointed.
...plus it leaves the hard plastic piece to tighten the skin on your arm. Which is cleverly hidden out of view in the picture you see...
I loved this tiny, brilliant machine. However, the one I bought broke in the first three months. Radioshack immediately gave me a replacement, but this has stopped turning on, a mere three weeks later.
I had high hopes for this item. I bought it before finding out about Remote for iphone/itouch. If you have either of these devices this remote is totally useless in comparison. The Remote app is free from apple, syncs much easier, and allows for a graphic/touch interface just like using music that is native to the device. If you have an iphone go chech it out, its better.All of that said, this remote had a lot of potential. I bought it to integrate music into my entertainment center without having to connect the computer to the tv and having a keyboard and mouse to play music. When I first bought it it worked great. Within the week it had lost sync and would not communicate. after a half hour of resetting and reconnecting it it still would not connect. Their customer support was good, and they sent me a new unit, but it took 2 weeks to show up. The new unit worked for 2 weeks, and then developed the same problem.Even while working it had range issues. It would work in the same room as the computer most of the time, but from even the next room had problems. Not much range based on the advertisment.In all - if you have $130 for one of these, you have $200 for an Ipod Touch. Go buy the ipod. Even if you ONLY use the ipod as a remote for your computer's itunes it will be worh it.
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.
This product was great for the first 10 pages. However, after that it refused to print, refused to accept 4 different ink cartridges, did not recognize the black cartridge. Then, Lexmark customer service was worse than non-existent. 48:17 on hold, 3 or more days between return e-mails - if one even came, no return phone calls, IM customer help failed to load 4 times on 4 different days due to "high volume."Save your time and frustration, by a good printer from HP, Cannon or anyone BUT Lexmark.
I have two of these adapters, and both units have failed. They have lasted less than a year. Very disappointing.
Don't buy these headphones. Pay more for a better pair.These will rip or break on you, guaranteed.I like Sennheiser (or at least used to) too.
The WPG12 looked great by the specs, but I was very disappointed upon using. I returned it the same day I got it. Here are the problems:1. Limited 16MB internal storage2. Remote control is terrible. The unit takes several seconds to respond to most commands from the remote. The mouse is difficult to use.3. Stored presentation slides appear only as images. Bullets, animations, transitions and all other effects are lost.4. Switching between slides is very slow. You press the next button and it can take 10 seconds for the next slide to appear. This is a major inconvenience during a presentation.5. Controlling the presentations from wireless laptops or wired laptops did NOT work. I could only download presentations to the player. I could not get the feature that allows you to run the presentation from the laptop to work.6. The software is very buggy and crashed several times.
I hope I could return it to the store. This item is flimsy. Buttons are small. The search function is useless. The worst thing is its compatibility with variable bitrate streams. I compressed most of my CD's into variable bitrate mp3 files since this is the most efficient and high-Q way of compression. However, this player continuously makes hissing sound when dealing with variable bitrates. If you stick to constant bitrates like 128kbps, 196kbps, this player is ok, considering its low price. I don't recommend saving $50 and tolerating the lousy playback of this player for years. Go get a sony or panasonic.
It's pretty disappointing when you think you are going to get 2 radios and only get one. It would be nice if it said exactly how many you would recieve. What point is it to only have one radio anyway.
Though i got the item in time, i do not think my battery holds any charge at all. without being connected to a power supply, the computer does not even powered on! i think i bought it!!!
I knew they were a cheap pair of headphones, but they cut out in one ear the first time I used them. Save your money and get a good pair! I liked the style and the over the head, but if they don't work, then it's pointless.
A poorly designed product doesn't require a whole lot wrong to be utterly worthless, so please be aware of the sheer number of problems with this piece of crap before you buy it: - Early versions (mine) have a rubberized skin that shreds the first time you put it in your pocket. It looks terrible after one day. - The product looks nice (which should impress ID magazine) but the software (PC) is heinous, counter-intuitive &amp; circumlocutious. It is awesomely bad. - The Rio inexplicably ceases loading tunes after about thirty songs have been pushed on to it, and tells you you must get an upgrade. - The e-mail support for this product is terrible. The clueless replies answer questions you didn't even ask and skip answering the one you did submit. - My Rio has stiopped working and my call back to replace it is now overdue. - AVOID THIS PRODUCT AND PUNISH THE COMPANY BY CHOOSING ANOTHER BRAND. THEY DON'T DESERVE YOUR PATRONAGE.
I agree with most that has been said about this player: the sound was excellent, its features were easy to use, and truth be told I didn't mind not having a remote. But the unit arrived shoddily put together, in particular the disc tray, and within hours of setting it up the tray stuck. I don't know whether this is an isolated incident or not, but I can't recommend for that reason.
I ordered this item earlier this year from "Abacus." It worked okay for about a week (i.e., a few printed pages), after which the colors began to have a washed-out appearance. Avoid this seller/cartridge.
The battery is the problem. I wish I just stayed with conventional walkie-talkies for my sons. Stay away from this product until they fix the problem.
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.See my article with links to photos comparing multiple B+W 502 graduated neutral density filters in the Photo.net Large Format photography forum:[...]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 adjustable 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
Product is not very durable as a marine amp. Have had to replace many of them. Trying a different brand. Power is low for RMS equivalent.
This cable is Evil.When I recived my cable I installed it to my new computer. I have plug it in my network adapter and my router. As soon as i have plugged it the computer boot by itself. The mouse and keyboard were not working anymore. It booted up with a strange OS that i never heard of The logo was the Devil . then it start to download a lot of thing. Once it has finished the cable just stop gloing. The new cable than unplug itself and started to walk in my room , I hide myself so it wont catch me . But my dog was not so lucky , the cable started to strangle him and killed my dog then the cable eat it like a snake .I took my axe and cut the cable in two. the cable is dead , my dog too , But i am still alive .Don't buy that evil cable plz.
I didn't have a good experience with this product. Didn't function that well.I get better results from brining along a big ziploc bag during my runs and putting my ipod in the ziploc bag if it starts to rain.
this is a wonderful wireless headphone set i got for my husband. we have 2 one in the mountain home and one at the costal home. he can listen to tv and I don't have to be stressed by the noise as he has a hearing problem and tends to keep it on high.My neighbor here in Idyllwild had a set and he tried it and liked them.so I ordered it..wonderful sound quality..I can use the one in the bedroom to watch my programs..
These are horrible. I wouldn't recommend them to anybody. A lot of people I know don't even fit into these. I have a friend name Carly, she has a very awkward-shaped head. Her head won't fit into these and when she puts them on they just fall off her head.
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.
This was the first time I've ever purchased an item that seemed quirky immediately. I purchased it for my daughter who is at college to replace her Palm III. After she tried for a couple of hours to get the device to communicate with her computer, she finally gave up and called to tell me it wouldn't work. Then, the next day, she hooked it back up to see if it would download files and it worked instantly. She then called to say she was thrilled with it. However, two days later it died and never worked again. I was afraid to try another one after reading others' reviews of the Palm Z22 on this site. Let me know if you have discovered a reliable PDA by reviewing it here.Amazon was wonderful! I was able to print out a return address label almost instantly, and a refund was made to my credit card within a few days of my mailing this item back.
The first drive could not be read with a password over the internet as designed. Hp's "fix" was to make the drives public. The replace drive had same issue, decided to keep and add the 2nd drive. Adding the 2nd drive crashed the 1 st. Media Vault can "see" the 2nd drive, but unable to access. Way too many problems, not worth the hassle at all.
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 have waited a long time for a Progressive 301 changer, either from Sony or Pioneer. I have owned an overflowing Pioneer 96hz 24bit 301 changer for several years, but it is not Progressive.Hooked up the Sony and all worked fine untill I "loaded" the DVD's. It jamed 4 of my best dvd's into the play slot, shut itself off, and then informed me there was a problem with the disc's. I had to take the unit completely apart to remove my newly scratched dvd's because the error message won't allow the unit to power up again. How the H do I remove 300 DVD's if the unit won't power up?When compared side by side with my old Pioneer, I suspect it is Sony's design. The DVD's seem to shake more when the table is turning because the table is less smooth. The cradle holding the DVD's is smaller than my Pioneer which allows for more movement of the disc's when coming to a stop. When the arm reaches out to grab a still bouncing around disc, or now tilted disc, the arm will push the disc up against the door while trying to grab onto it. Sony was trying to make their unit more compact but I would rather have a bigger box and one that functions properly.Disappointed with the 12bit picture quality. My old Pioneer 24bit 301 produces a similar quality picture. I was expecting a huge difference but noticed just a slightly better picture. (I had T2 spc ed in the Pioneer and Star Wars 1 in the Sony.) Still not a "bad" picture, I just was expecting better.Set up time wasn't bad, but, as usual, the manual is confusing but workable. I'd swear rocket scientist's write the manual's.The info files still have a 16 character limit for titles. Can someone tell Pioneer and Sony both that most Movie titles have more than 16 characters! Maybe, "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask" will fit into 16 spaces in Japan, but it won't in the US. (Pssst: here is a hint, computer memory is real cheap now a days. My ceiling fan has more memory than this thing!)Connecting the keyboard was easy and worked well.I liked the "picture grab" next to the movie title. You can pic out any scene in the movie and place it next to the title. The file setup seemed well designed but I didn't get a chance to use it much before the unit got hungry.I have been very happy with my Sony HD57" TV and this is the first Sony product I have complained about. But, Sony should go back to the drawing board. I have been waiting a long time for a Progressive scan 301 and just expected more from Sony. I was hoping for a Denon quality picture with the durability of a Sony or Pioneer 301 player.J&R; (an excellent e-tailer) is going to send out a new unit. If the new one works without any problems, to be fair to Sony, I will write another review. I hope to have more time to examine the picture quality if the new one works. Perhaps I got the only lemon Sony made this year.
EMERGENCY DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK FREEZE ALL TIME COMPLICATE INTRUCTIONS THIS IS THE WORTH MP3 I EVER AND EVER BOUGTH ......................pLEASE DO NOT BUY
When solidly in my ears the sound is muddy and muted, about the only thing that sounds good is rap and r&b music with heavy synth-bass/drums. The sound quality for everything else I've tried is passable at best. Granted they're better than the stuff that comes with devices, but not by a whole lot. My primary reason for looking for a new set of in-ear headphones was to use on the train where I need some level of sound-isolation to block out the fans and track noise. I listen to music about half the time and watch videos the other half. These seem to get the job done, above all else they do a decent job of blocking the ambient sound out. I also wanted something small and light that I can just throw in my bag. These seemed to fit the bill. I went back and forth between these, pretty cheap, and stuff that is much higher-end and decided these were cheap enough that I wouldn't have to worry/take care of them. All and all I'm not that disappointed in the purchase, they were cheap, but I got what I paid for.
My father-in-law purchased the D-link becasue it was on sale. I myself have a router(Linksys) at have used it for many applications & I love it.Since I already installed my Linksys, I volunteered to install his D-Link. I had very little dificulty with my router,but this was not the case with the D-Link.The D-Link has EXTREMELY POOR INSTRUCTIONS. My father-in-law has Cable and after over an hour of re-reading the instructions, over & over & over again, I was ready to give up, return the D-link & get him [other product].Fortunatly, I checked D-Link's website... navigated onto the troubleshooting & found a link explaining the steps I needed to to for my... cable. Completely different instructions than the one in the box.SUMMARYUnless you know what your doing, have someone to install it, and it's on sale... I would rather spend a few more bucks than to purchase anything else from d-link. There are always sales/rebates, just wait for the Linksys. Other than that, it is working (after a frustrating hastle) rather well...
Very slow print speed and poor print quality. And the size was not that much smaller than other ink jet printers.
My previous scanner broke, so I bought the legal size version of this scanner that comes with USB and SCSI connections (V6-USL), and followed the installation instructions to the letter. The system recognized it fine, but when I tried to test/use the scanner, the machine would lock up. After re-installing several times, I took off from work early one day to call support and work through it with them. I called every five minutes for 3 whole hours, and they never once picked up the phone. I returned the scanner and bought a Visioneer instead, and it works fine.I hear Microtek makes good scanners, but the combination of a non-functional device and a support group that doesn't answer the phone is very frustrating.
I used this card for about a month in a Garmin GPS unit. Suddenly the unit would not recognize the card. Neither would any of the readers/computers I tried.A-DATA "supports" this product from Taiwan. To take advantage of the lifetime warranty, they want you to send the receipt, serial number, detailed photo of the front and back of the card. Contrast this to Kingston, where you request an RMA online, ship the product to a US address and they ship the replacement within 3 business days.I'm sure that PNY, Sandisk and others that provide US-based support offer similar processes, so I'll be sticking to one of those brands from now on.
Stay away from this product.1) It is huge....you can't tell by the picture2) BAD BAD reception my $10 Antenna(Terk brand) catches more HD channels3) The power cord is extra small can't move it around.Please don't be fooled by other reviews for this product, it is down right horrible. I don't know why Amazon is selling this product.
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 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.
Our company mistakenly purchased 6 of these keyboards, and of those 6, only 1 actually works (which we will not use given the other 5 failures). These keyboards are total garbage. I urge anyone reading this to NOT PURCHASE THESE ITEMS or anything else by this company. Any company that attempts to sell items where 5 out of 6 are completely unusable isn't worth your business.
Signal was very weak from the day I recieved this item. Would flash off until I wiggled the cable. Eventually, the cable didn't work at all. I must have a recieved a faulty one, but my only option would be to send it back. This would end up costing more than I paid for the cable though, so I just threw it away and looked elsewhere. You buy cheap, you get cheap ****. Good Luck [:
I am typing this review on the new Apple Wireless BT Keyboard. I am not impressed by this keyboard. I have called Apple 3 times to get help with it. Each time I would get it to pair then it would loss connection with the Mac desktop. Finally after the 3rd call some one was able to help me get it connected. This has been the longest amount of time that it stayed connected.I would say it is cramped typing on it, but it would be a great keyboard for some one that is a traveler, but for desktop it is not worth spending the money! I will be going back to the keyboard that came with my Mac.
Some USB ports don't support these units. I have tried several brands of laptops and desktops, and it seems to be about 50-50 as to whether a particular PC will recognize the hard drive. If it doesn't work on your machine, you are stuck with it. IOGear will not provide refunds or exchanges. Their tech support is worse than not having any tech support at all. Twice I have returned units to them, and they can't even return them to the proper address. Don't waste your time with these units, there are better choices.
Easy to set up, easy to use, sound quality was OK. Not at all comfortable and I would not know about battery life, because it broke 30 minutes into use. At least Amazon was great about my refund.
Four months ago, I used this product and had no problems except the finished CDs did not play in one person's car player. With this stack every one of the first 15 CDs I made did not play in most equipment, although they played in the recorder where I copied them. It was very disconcerting to put them in other players and get nothing, or get something only after forwarding to the 3rd track. Didn't understand why this was happening. But I'll not buy them again. It was a waste of many hours since I was assuming they worked.
I had problems with my new ipod, went to the retail store. After waiting a ridiculous amount of time at the arrogantly titled "genius" bar I was told it would take a week to "diagnose" the problem and they weren't sure they could fix it. Very poor service. Another problem from Apple
This player is a glorified mp3 if you look at just their advertising. When you buy it, it is full of stuff and has no ability to add memory or to add additional music or books. It has a sd micro slot but the cheap SOB's had it shut off so even if you put a card in it will not work, tripping over dollars for pennies. They gain nothing but loose customers by their cheapness. I could never recommend this player to anyone. The player is not cheap but they are.
I had some of the old style Arrow T50 Staples (same model number) which have diagonal cut points on the tips. Those work great for numerous applications. I had to get some more and guess what they changed the style of penetration tips to something that does NOT work. These will not go through heavy cloth or mesh. Avoid!Arrow should have had the decency to change the model numbers on their T50 lines to indicate that they were gimping them down to be less effective (and force one to use more staples?).
These are extremely flimsy. They are hard to adjust perfectly so that both earpieces stay in the ears. While I am running, the left earpiece always slides out of my ear and creeps up. I am constantly adjusting them and sticking back in my ear. It defeats the whole purpose of my buying them - to have a set that I can run with. These replaced one I lost that worked beautifully.
bought the system day after Christmas and been using it since then. Having all sorts of problems with it. First the HDMI input does not work properly. It would sometimes detect the TV is connected and most of the time, it would not. So i have to reset the HDMI cable for it to work. Second, the audio and video is not synchronized. Its like watching a foreign film that's dubbed in english. Third, the system would just stop working and I have to reset the center unit to make it to work again. And most importantly, JVC customer support was there to waste your time. Canned replies and they don't even try to troubleshoot the problem, they would just point you to an authorized service center which is 50 miles away. I chose this because of the features only to find out most of the features don't work. Now the system doesnt power up. Warranty is 12 months for parts but only 3 months for labor. so now I either have to pay for labor or just throw this piece of junk and get a better system... anything but JVC.
The VCR side works fine but I rarely need to use it. The DVD player stinks. Half of my movies aren't recognized by the player, some of them won't go past the menu screen, often it freezes and skips (not fun in the middle of a TaeBo workout LOL) and it won't play any of my DVDs made on the computer. All of these things work perfectly in other players. As soon as I convince my husband that the player is defective and it's not the DVDs as he thinks, we will return it and get a different brand.
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!
We ordered the second set of Sennheiser Rs110 926 Mhz Wireless RF Headphones because we had a first set that we LOVE and have given two other sets to friends as gifts--and they love them too. This set however is a disappointment. We don't know for sure the problem, but the transmitter will not tune. We can use the headset in the other room so that two people can listen through headsets, but were unsuccessful in setting it up in the bedroom.
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
So i read a ton of reviews for these headphones and a lot of people said that they were great sounding and that the 'leakage' was very minimal. They were quite wrong.Now i listen to a TON of music everyday and these come no where near close to what sennheiser usually offers. First off, the sound LEAKS EVERYWHERE! I did realize that a lit bit would leak, but this is unacceptable. When connected in my office cubicle with a very low volume, my colleague who sits atleast 7-8 feet away from me can usually hear everything that im listening to. It likes the same amount of volume is being heard from the outside as it is inside the earcups.Also, there is very minimal bass..if you listen to a ton of electronic music like me, it is clearly not enough. The highs are very crisp and clear but thats about it..Also, even though they are very comfortable, they seem to get your ears hot after an hour of use. I will spend a little more time with them, but clearly only for private listening. I will sell these if they don't get any better.
Our disappointment in this product is based primarily on the zoom feature. When you zoom in/enlarge a picture, the size icon (+2, etc.) remains on the screen. We wanted to use this player on a small tv in the exercise room, and when you view letterboxed movies, it helps to be able to zoom in once or twice. None of the other DVD players we have owned have done this. It's hard to understand what sony was thinking when they created this feature.
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.
As a long-time consumer of grado cartridges, I requested these headphones as a gift last year, mostly due to my track record with their turntable cartridges (happy enough, as 'long-time consumer' would suggest). Three-four months after using these (only in home setting, no travel, no pets, no kids to interfere with preservation of these) sound completely ceased to come out of one side. I contacted the company and was informed (rather rudely at that) that no warranty coverage is provided for purchases made through Amazon, which does not serve as an 'authorized retailer'.Not only will I strongly discourage music colleagues from purchasing grado products, I will find another company to buy future turntable cartridges. I am very disappointed with this product, and I am not a particularly picky consumer.2 stars as opposed to 1 only because, while they were working (however brief), they sounded ok.
This router had been working for me for 6 months with no problems, but now the router will crash and require me to pull the power and plug it back in to reset. This happens at least 5 times a day. As you can see my experience is not unique. There are major flaws with this product and contrary to the advice of Netgear a firmware upgrade will not help.
I got this portable CD player to listen to a relaxation CD at night when I go to bed. The first two nights, the CD player worked fine. The third night, it shut off halfway through the CD (and the CD is only 40 mins. long). By the next morning, the CD player was not working at all. I tried a bunch of diferent CD's, put in new batteries, but nothing. It's dead. I had thrown out the package, so I was not able to return it. This product is garbage. Don't waste your money. I wish I could give it zero stars.
I recently purchased a Toshiba PDR - M60 digital camera. The first thing I noticed right out of the box was the bottom left area of the viewfinder had an obstruction as if a finger partially covered it. This never went away. The camera only comes with a partial owner's manual and to obtain the full length version you have to download it from the CD and it is 103 pages long. Another problem is the batteries discharged in a couple of days although the camera was in the off mode. If you buy a PDR-M60 be sure to immediately buy some rechargeable batteries and a charger and an AC adapter as battery life is very short when you connect the camera to your computer. I have to believe my camera was an anomoly as Toshiba is recognized for quality, nevertheless, I returned it and ordered a Canon s-10.
Do not buy this product! This unit will constantly lockup, then you have to wait for hours for the battery to drain as there is no way to reset it. This radio has been out for several months and XM still has not fixed the problems and most likely will never fix them. This is another example of a good idea implemented poorly.When I bought this for my wife I took her skifi2 to use for myself. Now I feel bad for doing that because the skifi2 is a far superior product.
Well, I think the title says it all! These stopped working after very little, light usage. I dont use them much as I have a cheaper pair for most of the time(mowing lawn, etc). They sounded good when they worked but broke way too quickly for an adult owned, gently used item. I would recommend trying another brand and stay away from MONSTER. Hope this helps
I have a four-year old Imageclass D680, which I love. Since it isn't being produced any more, I recommended the MF6530 to one of my clients, thinking that it would be even better. It's fast and prints great. However, it turns out that in order to print envelopes in the multipurpose tray (or any other odd-size paper, for that matter), you have to change the paper size setting in the menu every time. The orange error light keeps flashing until you do. It also took a rocket scientist to figure out what the flashing light meant. Getting through the menu is also an ordeal. Then, when you're done, you have to set it back to letter size. For an office that needs to print all kinds of things, this is just not good enough. I'm sorry I recommended it and my client hates it!
I had high hopes for this product after reading some of the more positive reviews. Unfortunately, it didn't work from the first time I used it. The audio played in spurts. I'm very disappointed. Looks like the place for this product is the trash.
I bought this for my mom's 50th bday and was extremely disappointed when it arrived. The frame does not have built in memory so you will need to go buy another card if you want to keep certain pictures. Don't waste your money! Go find one that has built in memory. I wish I never bought this frame.
Griffin is a great brand (I like their other products), but this FM transmitter reduces the crystaline ipod sound quality to a hissing, fade-and-surge mess. I was very disappointed, and was too busy at work to return it within the return window. The cassette link offered elsewhere is not much better, in terms of sound quality and logistics. The only satisfying way to link ipod to car radio is the direct connection BMW, Volvo and others are now offering (can also be retro-fitted at custom shops). I do not like to slam products (as my other reviews here prove), but I want to ensure others are not similarly disappointed. Caveats: sound does come out, just not clear sound. Could be that my city (Seattle) doesn't have the optimal radio spectrum.
Should be zero stars.Like many other people, my drive failed within months of purchase. I chose this product because of its RAID capability, which turned out to be moot as the device lost its partition - so the redundant drive was meaningless.Now to deal with their warranty service. They want the UPC off the box - from 6 months ago! Sure, I keep every freaking box for everything I buy - I just had to move all the furniture out of my house so I could make all these boxes fit in here. I'm sitting on a box right now.I can have the lost data professionally recovered, and thus void the warranty, or I can send the device to Maxtor/Seagate (IF they'll let me do it with only a receipt, and not the UPC) and they'll send me a crappy refurb, no data: "Maxtor has no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any content or data..." Awesome. I've got a lose/lose situation here.I will NEVER buy anything branded Maxtor or Seagate again.
Looks nice, however the recipients on the other side of the conversation commented there was a great deal of static.
This radio sits in my husbands drawer because the reception is non existent! A total waste of money and we should have returned.
This manufacturer appears to have a great deal of money-making savvy, but little or no electronic sophistication. To make it work, either you or your answering machine must pick up the phone. After that, ALL callers, not just telemarketers, are subjected to that annoying three-tone sequence. It's enough to turn off all your friends. Much better would be a device that works with caller ID. Whenever caller ID says &quot;unavailable&quot; (&quot;unknown&quot;, &quot;out of area&quot;, etc), the device should automatically pick up, before the second ring, and deliver the three-tone sequence (preferably twice, once for the computer and once for the human) along with a lengthy message, in your own voice, eventually instructing the caller to dial a 5-digit code to get through. No telemarketer would bother, and your friends who are forced to call as &quot;unavailable&quot; would still have a way through. If, by contrast, the call is identified, the device should not pick up at all, letting you or your machine or your voicemail answer. But even then, you should still be able to push a button on it, to activate the sequence manually. Now THAT would be a worthwhile gadget.
Bought a Toshiba SD2815 DVD/CD player... very similar to SD2805. Right out of the box it wouldn't play the Spiderman DVD, which worked fine in my PC's DVD player. I returned it the very next day and bought a Sony instead. It played the same DVD just fine. The store where I bought it had several other returned Toshiba DVD players besides mine. The lesson I learned: Think twice before buying a Toshiba DVD player.
The SmartDisk fotochute worked fine with Windows XP, but there is no driver for Windows Vista and the company has been sold so tech support is gone.
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 have two main problems with this product. First, the pouch completely covers up the screen so that you can't see what's on your iPod's display. This effectively turns the device into an iPod Shuffle. This may or may not be a big deal for you since many runners are focusing on the run too much to fiddle with music anyway.The second (and biggest) complaint that I have is that the velcro strap is really hard to fasten. Usually on things like this, the armband will have a metal piece where you run one flap through the other side, then pull it tight and velcro. This version just has the velcro pieces on either side. Unless you arm is teeny-tiny, it's really hard to fasten this armband because you can't pull the two sides together easily.I'm sure that Nike will eventually fix the problems with this, but until then I would pass on this disappointing product.
I hope this is one of those "helpful reviews." I'm not going to sit here and bash these; I'm going to speak from the last two weeks of experience with these headphones.I've owned about four or five pairs of various in-ear headphones in the past (heavy user), and I tend to wear them down because I use them during my commute (on the train) and sometimes at work or at home. I use them quite a bit on a daily basis, and they tend to be in my pocket and moving around quite a bit... so yes, they will wear out.When the jack on my last pair of Ultimate Ears MetroFi 200 headphones finally frayed, I decided to buy these based on:1. Quite a bit of reviews on Amazonand2. The high review rating of 4 stars (at this time of writing)Wow, now I can see how peoples' judgement of headphones varies WILDLY based on their likes and dislikes.Myself... I can't stand these headphones. Also, the packaging is one of those "I need a butcher knife and a chainsaw to get these open" styles. No returns here; I'm stuck with them.Pros:- Um... decent fit in my ears. I don't have that issue usually.- 90-degree jack that works well with my Blackberry since the port is on the side. However, this may not appeal to those with an iPod.- Sound isolation is actually great.Cons:- Sound quality is terrible. Tinny, no bass whatsoever. Even the package says "Enhanced Bass." Yeah right. They're painful to listen to after some time... depends on your threshold.- The cord tangles ALL THE TIME. It's very thin and "springy." Incredibly annoying if you want to keep it in your pocket from time to time, or in a small pouch in, say, your backpack.- The earbuds themselves are very small and hard to insert into your ear.- The "cord noise" that you might hear when you're walking and the cord flops around is really annoying.- If the jack moves around only the slightest bit in the port of your device, you hear static. This was NOT a problem with my listening device (I tried other headphones and there was no fuzz/static sound) or other headphones... only these. Very annoying.I can't stress enough how bad the sound quality on these headphones is. Tinny, no bass... I'm looking for a little bit of "boom" when it comes to headphones, and I realize that little in-ear headphones can't provide as much as larger, over-the-head ones, but I travel and walk a lot with headphones in, so I don't want to have bulky stuff with me.Today, I wandered out and got a great deal on some MetroFi 220's at a local store. Stick with what works; that's how I'm going to deal with headphones moving forward.NOT recommended!!!
Very unimpressed. The mouse jumps with every click and results in many miss-clicks when trying to select screen items or menu options, the mouse functionality is unacceptable. The pen on the other hand works well. I had to plug my old mouse back in to use in place of the poor quality wireless mouse that comes with the product.
After about five years, my 20" Sanyo began to develop wavy black lines all over the screen. Maybe that's understandable considering it's been on almost continuously without a break for those fives years, but either way, it was time for a replacement.Browsing the televisions at Walmart, I found the RCA 20F420T with the manufacturing date of July, 2006. The picture was wonderful. Much better than my Sanyo ever had. After checking the specs, it seemed to have all the features I needed. Headphone jack, composite inputs, MTS stereo, full picture controlls, and simulated surround sound. Even treble and bass controlls. I decided to buy one.After it was brought home, I hauled it out of the box and lugged it on to the TV stand. The first oddity I noticed was the complete and total nonexistence of a headphone jack. Very puzzling since Walmart's display model had one. Feeling uneasy, I hooked it up to my cable and turned it on. Holy god.The picture was worse than a trainwreck. Grainy, blurry, and horrificly warped inward at the sides. The sound was the worst MONAURAL I've ever heard. It was like listening to it through a wall from the next room over... Not to mention the sound controlls had been completely removed. Wondering why the audio and picture were NOTHING WHATSOEVER like the diplay model at Walmart, I checked the manufacturing date on this lemon. It was September, 2006.I returned it the next day.I guess without any warning to anybody, RCA decided to "revise" the 20F420T into an utter garbageheap after July, 2006. So completely without warning infact, that alot of online retailers, including Walmart's own website, still list the 20F420T with its former specs as of the writing of this review.So as I continue to watch my Sanyo as I await my next try at a replacement, I contemplate how even in it's dying condition it blows away the brandnew September, 2006 model 20F420T.RCA now has one less customer.
I only used it for a little bit more than 1 month, one of the earphone doesn't get sound come out.
This card is terrible. I have the v3.0 version of this card. I bought it for a Gateway All-in-one PC that didn't come with wireless networking built in. I was replacing a D-Link card that was 802.11b only and thought this would possibly give me better data rates and I would also be able to switch the 11b compatibility off of my Linksys wireless router which could also improve performance.Wrong on both counts. My data rates actually dropped after moving to this card. Even though my PC (which is not portable) is located less than 20 feet away from the router/Access point, I consistently get a poor signal as reported by the included software. Several calls to tech support helped me update the firmware but even after a firmware update, the signal quality was unusually poor.Furthermore Linksys technical support was very rude on the phone thus making me rude on the phone as well. (I don't like when tech support makes me do that but sometimes you just have to give them tough love.) When I explained that I was adding this card to a desktop PC, it nearly fried the guy's brain. He insisted that I could not be putting this in a desktop PC and only laptop PCs have PC cards. Maybe they don't have desktop PCs with PCMCIA cards in India (where the tech support guy was) but they are sold around the world. Anyway, after the useless tech support incident and pointlessly attempting to update firmware I still have poor signal and terrible data rates. So I switched back to my trusty old D-Link 802.11b card. At least that was reliable.Also, the included software is garbage. If you can, just forget about installing it. If you use Windows XP or Vista, the Windows wireless LAN manager works quite well (as well as it can with such crappy hardware) with this card making the Linksys crappy software completely unnecessary. Word of advice to Linksys... fire the guys who write this crappy software and put that money into better customer support and improved compatibility with your own products!I have two other PCs and a cell phone that can connect and use the router with no issues. Both PCs have Intel Centrino technology which works quite well.
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!
This card is very old card, DVD playback poor quality.Comes with slow SDR memory , I will never buy card with SDR memory.In todays games make sure u get card with DDR memory, couse the requrements are much higher now that it use to be 4 years ago.There are better deals, I'll go for Rodeon.
3 of the 4 ports did not work. It was cheap so guess I got what I paid for. Wasn't worth the hassle of returning it so I just trashed it.
Used very few times. One of the leg tube inserts bent and cannot push the leg back into the tube insert to fold the chair for storage. To order a spare part (tube insert), you must send cash to Sweden (see [...]), no USA support.
I suppose this is a good product if you have 20x20 vision. I could have overlooked it, but I don't recall seeing this mentioned. Unfortunately I don't have 20x20 vision and everything had a uniformly blurry look.They might be good for you, but they weren't for me.
I got a Z22 as a gift, but I've been disappointed from day one. The piece of junk (out of a sealed box) keeps resetting itself, and the battery life is miserable. The processor is made by a korean company called Samsung and it's very slow; for example, I synched in about 500 contacts and to find my best friend's address takes about 5 seconds. Ridiculous. The battery life is also short, although, to Palm's credit, this one uses so-called NonVolatile memory so it won't die if you completely run down the battery. The screen is very coarse and grainy and dark. People who praise this either work for palm or samsung or have no idea what a good PDA should be like, like the original PalmPilot, now that was a true genius...Get something better, like a Treo (same price after rebate from many cell phone providers, or even free).
I got this as a gift for Christmas. Power switch failed this morning. The operator's manual doesn't list the mfg's address...It's been a really long time since I got a replacement and I've dropped it many times and it's still working. I'm wondering if the "lock" button was on...I would give it 5 stars now!
[...]The product I received was I guess acceptable....It was a different one than pictured on the site the order was made from...The one in the picture was the one I wanted (with center snap and round corners)Appeared that way in the picture...The one received clasps on the outside with square corners & won't fit in the container that I keep these in. The one I got definitely is not the one in the picture.The ones received seem to be durable as the ones I was thinking I was getting so I decided to not bother with complaining.J. Newhouse
I was pretty disappointed with the performance of this product when I took it on a road trip from San Diego to SF Bay Area California. Not only did it seem to put a good drain the battery, but also it would usually only stay tuned into a frequency for about 30 mins as a signal from a new city's station would come overpower it. Having to pull over every 30 mins to readjust to a new "station" for the signal conflict is a pain.Although it has a good number of stations you are supposed to be able to tune it to, I found this to be spotty at best. It would stick on a frequency and not let go, even if there was audibly nothing on the radio channel I was trying to turn it to... Although the Kensington has only 8 channels, for $20 more, I should have gotten that because the charger was built in.
I purchased this device two weeks ago (May 26, 2004) from SEARS and straight out of the box, the DVD player does not play ANY DVD! I burn DVDs in many different formats (DVD-+RW) from different manufactures and none of them play. Then I tried to play a regular DVD (Anthony Robbin's Get the Edge) and it also will not play. I tried several other brand new DVDs and none will play. I even tried playing MP3 and WMP discs, with no luck. I knew I should not have purchased this product without researching it first but I was in a time crunch. I do not recommend this product! And I waited over 10 minutes trying to speak with a customer service rep, which is also unacceptable!
I bought this hoping it would solve my problems needing a print server and file server.The print server has no setting besides changing the name of the printer. No documentation on it as well. I bought a linksys print server and was able to customize it so everyone in the office was able to connect with NO problems using windows, mac osx, mac os 9 and linux.As far as the file server, the permissions are limited to folder level. I bought it to ease my pain trying to work with windows 2003 woes and permissions. When I called tech support asking how to set one user with read/write permission and everyone else with read only....they said it wasn't possible. I tried for hours thinking there was a way around it. Nope.Use the linksys nslu2 system if you want something that is SO easy and effective. The speed may be higher on this unit due to ide vs usb2 but the interface is years behind a well polished company like linksys.
The battery came on time. I followed all of the directions and the battery didn't work. I went to the long last battery website they had no solutions no tech support. The site was only worreid about selling the product but not having good custmor service. I put in my old battery and the ipod works fine. Go some where else if you need a relpacement battery
The on/off/vol knob quit working soon after I bought it...radio won't do anything. Wish I hadn't bought it.
I don't need to say more than that. The side wood is not straight, it bows outward and the pegs are too short, so the shelves literally fall off the pegs and your DVDs go crashing to the floor. This thing is terrible and a waste of money, don't buy it.
A complete disaster. Customer service was smug, rude and useless. Battery life is less than half of what is advertised.
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!
These batteries do not deserve to be called "stamina platinum." These are the worst batteries ever. I used them three times in my digital camera, and they went dead after the third use. I would never recommend these batteries to anyone.
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.
these headphones were comfy, and i liked the white "sporty" detailing, but they broke on one side at the hinge within a few months. i took them out of my backpack, unfolded them, and *snap*! it was often in my backpack's outer pocket, but with heavy books & a laptop, i might have put too much pressure on it at times.
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.
I have had nothing but trouble trying to make this player work. I ordered it specifically to listen to the entire New Testament on an MP3 CD. I have tried many times to make it work and can only get the beginning or the end. I had a friend try it and she made it work and search for the proper spot on the CD and showed me how. Now when I try, I still can't get it to go to the spot on the CD where I wish to listen. It is not user-friendly.
Hi landed up paying $47 for this junk only because its the only dual voltage clock -- works in all countries. The display is UNDERLIT making it UNREADABLE even at 03 feet in the dark so daytime forget it ! Everything else works ok but beware as I learnt, No battery backup , if the power jinks you are dead ! the damn thing has no memory to retain time and even a one second power on off will KILL YOUR DAY ! Oh I forgot ! U can't program the CD Track or Radio Station U wake up to !
Included software - IntelliPoint 5.0 - is not compatible with Windows ME. IntelliPoint 4.12 from Microsoft web site IS compatilbe with ME but it's not written for Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0 hardware - it was written for v1.0. Microsoft, get your act together - how hard can a mouse driver be? The way it's set up in my system now - IntelliPoint 4.12 with this IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0 - is not acceptable - first, no side tilt is recognized with old driver, second, PS/2 port connection makes the mouse jump around sideways, no problem in USB connection but still it moves sideways somewhat slower than up and down. I just can't believe MS is selling this mouse without older Windows support. What a shame.
do not deal with this seller "electronica direct"Amazon not helpful with sorting out problems, when writing complaint about seller they keep saying "wrong email address cannot deal with this problem"
Contrary to Amazon's claim this product does not support Windows 98, but only Windows 98 SE and later. This was verified with the Manufacturer, whose package description says so also.Had to return product to Amazon because of misleading product description, by Amazon.
Please save your money as well as an ounce of garbage in our overcrowded landfills.Spend a little more and you can do alot better.I bought these for my daughter in August. In September the left channel went out. She could hear both channels if she set her unit on the desk a certain way.She was listening to it today and now both channels are out.Save your money! Don't buy these!If I could rate these -5 I would. Nice looking yes. Extremely cheap yes yes yes!
Got this camera as gift and after 3 months this camera was not producing good pictures, most of the pictures are fade or like blurr.
I've had the Netgear wireless router for a three months and it has been nothing but a problem. It constantly hangs such that I have to reload each web page. I've checked my laptop and the wireless capability works great. Even when I sit next to the Netgear router, it is constantly dropping the connection. I often have to reboot the router by unplugging it. If I hardwire into the router, the performance is great, but doesn't that defeat its purpose?!?!? This unit is heading for eBay.
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.
These are two basic BNC extender cables - Male to Female (Panel Mount on female side). A very quick googling got me a price of $12 a cable, if you can solder then it's probably less than half that. I'm betting for them it's about 600-800% markup over production cost for a product that must have taken a 10 minute phone call to get produced by their supplier - thanks a heaping pile, Sennheiser.
said it was new, but box had big dent when i got it, and no fuses, white marks all over top, obviously used and didn't work correctly
Item was as described in the listing. It's a very basic indoor antenna. It does help some, but I replaced it with a home made antenna from DIY plans I found on the Internet and about $5 worth of left over & scrap items I already had around the house.
I have never written a review before but I felt so compelled to warn everybody about this camera as compared to it's predecessor the EX-Z1000. They are essentially the exact same camera but with 2 very key differences. The first difference is that the EX-Z1000 is an all metal encased camera. This was one of Casio's key advantages over it's competitors. I was severely disappointed to find that the EX-Z1050 is all plastic with the exception of a narrow metal band around the frame. I guess Casio decided it would be cheaper to make the camera out of plastic, but I'd rather pay a few more dollars for the solid feel of the metal camera. The weight difference is totally negligible too.The second key difference is in the LCD monitor. The EX-Z1050 has a slighly smaller screen which is not the biggest deal, BUT...and this is a BIG BUT...they've chopped the screen resolution in half!!! I compared the two models side by side and there's NO COMPARISON. It's like the difference between a projector TV and a high definition TV. The images always seem blury on the EX-Z1050's LCD. With the EX-Z1000 you can tell whether or not your photo is in focus without having to take a 2nd snapshot.Don't get me wrong, the EX-Z1050 still a great camera, but get your hands on the previous EX-Z1000 model while you still can. You may have to pay a few extra bucks, but that's because all the pro-sellers know the EX-Z1000 is the better quality model. All I can say is that I hope Casio goes back to the high standards exhibited by their earlier models.
I have never before encountered a product which wouldcompletely ruin my operating system.I have had file system corruption on 2 separate Win/2000systems as a direct result of using this product.Dazzle seems to work well enough...at first.But after capturing various sized clips for a few days,suddenly things start to malfunction first within Dazzle,next the O/S starts taking twice as long to boot up...thenthe CD-R burner starts to malfunction, and eventually theentire file system seems to show signs of pervasive corruption.Thinking this some sort of horrifying coincidence, I try againwith an entirely different machine and a fresh Win/2000 install.INCREDIBLY, the exact same symptoms reoccur. ...avoid this product at all costs.
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.
I'd like to send this to you all FREE!This is obsolete...outdated...trash...don't buy it. Mine will go in the garbage.
I was excited at finding this cd/mp3 player, at the price it is. It's very cute, and I love the jog dial fro easy song access. I do have quite a few gripes, though. First off, I could only fit 380 songs on my mp3 cd (not that I'm really complaining about this), but the cd took literally 3 hours to burn. Why, I have no clue. Many mp3s won't play off the disk now, which is disappointing. In the end, the disk only plays 270 songs. The sound quality is horrible, too. There's an odd, rather metallic clicking noise in the background with the bass, now. It's really irritating, and I recognize it from other cheap mp3 players I've owned before. I'm considering returning it and spending more on a better mp3/cd player. I'm really disappointed with this product, I mistrusted the Sony label, evidently.
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.
The Grundig G4B is a good example of flash over substance. The radio is nicely designed, comes with a sharp leather case- when you whip this baby out, everyone will be impressed with your cosmopoliatan Euro-cool. Less impressive is the performance of this radio. Tinny audio, only fair fidelity on FM, and shortwave performance is pretty dismal. Sensitivity to weak signals is mediocre, selectivity (ability to separate closely-spaced stations) is poor, and the shortwave bands are full of noise from the internal synthesiser. If you really want to hear what shortwave has to offer, spend a little more and get a Grundig YB-400 or Sangean ATS 909.
This defective product had to be exchanged for another pair and the second pair was also defective. I would never purchase any item from this manufacturer!
Well, I went and got one and the next day I suffered an electrical shock through my ear drums.To make matters worse the item stopped playing.How about calling customer service? Well, that was 2 months ago and still waiting for a call back.If you like waisting money on new toys like I did than buy it, if not keep using your CD player its all hype.Also, 32mb of music only amounts to 6 (4min) songs.
while I like the feel of this mouse, there is no excuse for the useless drivers and lack of clarification or support about its supposed programmability.I am not going to waste time trying to figure out whether this device will ever work. When I try to set preferences , options are not available on my Intel MacBkPro running 10.4.11 -- the "continue" button is greyed out. I think this just doesn't work on Intel Macs but MacAlly won't say that definitively. I confirm the others who say they can't get the software to work.Buy a Logitech, they work better, they support better and the program like a dream.
If you are looking for "Nikon" quality in this binoculars, you'll be disappointed. It's a cheap, toy like workmanship product from China.I bought it becasue of the low price. There are no such thing as "free lunch". Don't buy.
I have not even plugged this in yet so I can not comment on the UPS aspect of this product. However, I bought this to put in a standard 19" rack unit. The rack case is made by SKB for musical equipment but should also work for computer equipment. After putting the mounting hardware on the UPS unit, it does not fit in the SKB rack. It is too wide by at least a 16th of an inch. I am now looking for a metal grinder to manually reduce the size of each rack ear to the proper size so I can use this product. The price is right (and the free shipping is great on such a heavy item) but if you want to mount this in a standard rack you may need get some metal working tools and do some manual labor.
Creative Labs is a terrible company. They make an irresponsibly faulty product, and then back it up with... zero technical support! You heard me right, no tech support. I expected the arrival of my Nomad 3 unit with great anticipation (I hadn't read the reviews here), but out of the box I knew it was not going to be a pleasant experience. Unlike the iPod the content in the Nomad box was a mess, and the player is quite ugly in person. (Or is it &quot;in machine&quot;?) Transfering files is a nightmare. And it eats battery like a hog. OK, hogs don't eat batteries, but you get my point. It's on the way back.
i received this case free with my minidisc player and i am not particularly fond of it. the armband slides around on my arm, with a minidisc in the case it is very hard to close, and can't hold anything else. it does prevent scratches however. if you need a functional case do not buy this one.
I bought this from the AT&T; store for protecting my iPhone. I would rate it well for access (when you get a call) or routine use (having headphone plugged in while listening to musing).However, it ripped within two weeks, with the leather around the belt clip exposing pretty shoddy leather and cardboard beneath.Stay away unless you are a very delicate user.
Calling the Game Dr. a "scratch repair system" is like calling a chainsaw a "tree repair system".I got this product for Christmas and decided to put it to the test today. It "works" fine, if you ignore one important factor: it has changed a dvd that had a very mild skipping problem into one that can no longer be played at all.I read all of the instructions before use, did everything according to them, and now my disc is broken. Thanks, Automax! So much for automating a relatively simple process... I should've stuck to repairing scratches by hand. Please, dear reader, TURN BACK WHILE YOU STILL CAN. It's better to have a scratched disc than a completely unusable one. I'm hoping that the disc in question can still be salvaged, but if it is that will be because of a different repair product. Please, don't make the mistake I did: don't use the Game Dr. More importantly, don't waste your money buying one. You will regret it.
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!
I wish I had read the reviews. The first 5 of them I tried wouldn't work.
This thing is worthless to me. It won't charge the battery on my iPod Touch and the sound is terrible.Good thing it was cheap.
I've had these headphones for about a year. And they are truly awful.They sound terrible. They buzz when noice canceling is turned on. They are very uncomfortable. And they don't work very well at cancelling the equipment noise in my cubicle.A coworker who tried them jokingly suggested that the buzz was the &quot;noise canceling&quot; feature, because he couldn't here the equipment fan noise in his office/lab because the buzz masked it. My experience is the buzz just adds to the noise.I've tried to give the headphones away twice. Both times my coworkers have returned them. I'd recommend that you seriously look at other noise canceling headphones.
This is a very small bag. From some of the pictures I thought I would be able to get my camcorder and digital camera in it, but could not. The material is thin and lacks padding. If you have a cheap camera I would recommend it. If you have expensive video equipment I would get something more substantial.
I purchased this radio from home depot the other day and I have to say I was very disappointed.first off the radio is a tank and seemed to take up valuble space,which wouldn't have been a bad thing if it had been worth it.Second the sterio was not immpressive sounding at all ,weak volumn, terrible bass reponse , and bad reception.All that for just under $180.00 I'm very pleased with my bosch tools, this being the exception! milwaukee sounds 10 times better at under half the price!
If you are thinking you are getting an official DS charger think again. The one I got seems almost home made, but that isn't the problem. The problem is it hardly charges at all. I have thought for the longest time that something was wrong with the ac port on my DS. I recently tried an official DS charger and it worked without a hitch. I guess for the price it really was too good to be true.
This product works by sending an FM broadcast to your stereo's antenna, where it's received by your car. In theory the signal broadcast should be strong enough to overpower ambient FM radio signals. In an urban or suburban environment, this is not the case. The sound quality is highly distorted at best, even when you set it on the FM station with the weakest broadcast signal in your area. My advice to you: unless you're living on the North Pole, do not purchase this product.
I just bought/received two of these and I've been trying to set one up for three hours now. Seems, although the pictures I've copied to an SD card are in JPEG format, this frame won't acknowledge the pictures I've taken w/my Canon and other digital cameras. Went to software to see if I needed to Sync it and the software doesnt recognize/acknowledge the frame (only cameras). Also, cant get Kodak picture transfer software to work to transfer files via computer/USB. The Kodak website contact/chat room is closed and, of course, there's no "800" number to call anyone either. Should have done more research before buying!
I wanted to like this, but I'm too worried I'll turn a sharp corner, catch the wire on something and have my ear yanked off. I just don't like the way this model attaches to my ear. And it's huge! I might as well just use my over-the-head model.I have the over-the-head Plantronics headset which was announced at the same time. Both models have a mute switch, volume control, and microphone sensitivity toggle. But the over-the-head one has a clip to attach the "control panel" to a belt or a shirt. With this model there is no clip!Plus the microphone sensitivity toggle requires a paper clip to change to position. On the over-the-head model you can do it with your fingers. My cell phone requires one position, my desk phone another. So I switch a lot!The design of the over the head model is really good. Search for "Mobile Headset 2.5 Connector Vol/mute" here on Amazon. Unfortunately on that model the plastic covering the copper wire has started coming off! (Can't have everything, I guess!)The USB adapter included is a Plantronics DSP 55. I never did use it, but it seems nice.I'm returing this headset.
I have had a Canon G2 since 2002. I used to use Viking 128 MB CF cards and had no problem. In October 2004, I bought one Viking CF512M 512MB CF card from Amazon. I did not use it until this summer. After I had taken 20 more photos and reviewed, I immediately found a few images corrupted. No matter how I tried, e.g. format the CF before use, there were alway corrupted images.I wonder if I can return the defect CF card and get a replacement from Amazon or from manufacturer?SherwoodL.A. county
I am amateur photographer with just a passion for god clean nice nature photography. I kind of decided to spend few dollars and purchase this lens because that was the best lens for the price. Reviews were mixed up, but... Unfortunately there is almost nothing in between this one and Canon 28-300. After several days of playing I decided to go and really test lens in two different conditions. First condition was night shooting. From distance I tried to get gloving skyline of San Diego downtown. And results are way too disappointed. Pictures with full 300mm are very blurry and not clean at all, just when you go bit inside on 280 and below images may be relatively OK. Night shouting from moving car was absolutely impossible, under any conditions and any settings, except if you like to get something that looks like early days Picasso. This lens is incredibly SLOW. I went around of my neighborhood and pictured some houses with Christmas lights on, and it did not work out. Imagine line of lights ... light then space then again light then again space and so on, right? Well this lens did not see it that way. It looks on the picture as a single neon light with out spaces in between lights. Obviously night photography with my Canon EOS30, very stable tripod and Sigma 28-300 did not work out. Of lets say 150 pictures taken, I will keep only 3, other ones I can surely rate way below ZERO. Day test was little different. Skyline of the San Diego was OK on about 250mm and tripod. I went close to the airport to catch landing planes. It did work out but you can see that something is missing, (color, deepness, sharpness...just something was not right) all pictures are bit darker than I expected. Let me give you example; It was perfectly cool sunny San Diego day, sun was hitting my back and planes were in front of me about 150 to 250 yards. All planes were perfectly visible to the naked eye, but not to the Sigma lens, pictures were blurry and if plane was smaller it will just catch silhouette on the sky nothing was really recognizable. Then I switch to Canon lens ...worked just fine. After that I vent in to the park under the tree shades, images are just way to dark to be acceptable. The only way that this lens will work god is on the very stable tripod set on about 250mm and very very sunny day or room with extremely lot of light.And just another remark; If you picturing anything below you, gravity will pull lens and open it all the way, same thing if you lets say picturing landing planes and your lens is pointed in to the sky, lens will scroll in, so you have constantly to hold it with your hand.Yes there is a lock button but it does work only if lens is all the way in, or all the way extended.I think many people who rated this lens are amateurs just like me and they are afraid that someone will judge them on they language and basic photo knowledge, so they will complain about how lens is so noisy and so on, which is really not true, this lens is really badly engineered and manufactured, and simply when you are taking picture with this lens, you will get that filling like it is very difficult to take decent picture and just accidentally you may get great one.Final thoughts; for the money and if you don't do serious photography you may be happy, other than that this lens is extremely low quality lens.
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.
Our company purchased six of these refurbished units for light duty printing. Unfortunetly all six of the unit's network cards have the same MAC address, meaning only one printer can be installed on the network. I currently have them attached to the computers via USB and they work well, but I will not be able to share these printers as I had intended.Not sure if this affects all of the refurbs or not, but be wary when purchasing.Overall: Worth the price if not networking or not networking more than one.
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.
This is not from toshiba. Northstar "modified" the player and guess what it does not work. Do not waste your money. When Northstar was contacted got the run around telling me it was ups fault the box arrived in perfect condition, they don't know what they are doing. Do Not Waste Your Money. Finally they relented and are sending me a Return authorization. I will never ever deal with these people again beyond disappointed.
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.
I purchased this for a really cheap price, which is the only reason I give this thing any stars at all. The sticky plastic cover that it came with to cover the LCD screen and touch wheel bubbles and looks awful. The case itself is fine, however the band that goes around it is an awkward, bulky belt. If you don't care about aesthetics, it does the job, but unfortunately makes your $300 ipod look like you picked it out of a garbage heap.
My pre-teen son saved his money for quite some time to be able to buy himself an MP-3 player. He bought an open box Rio 600 the first time,(saved $25) and it never worked for more than 1 hour. There was either no sound or alot of crackling/popping sounds. Thinking that it was due to the open box or the headphones, we returned it and were able to exchange it for a new Rio 600 (and he bought new headphones). This one had the identical problems as well as a great deal of trouble turning off and on. Once again, we returned it. We decided that this couldn't possibly happen again, and tried one last time. Although, the power switch seemed lose,it worked for about a month, then the switch completely broke (you can hear the plastic rattling around inside). Tech support has been NO help at all, and my son has learned an important but expensive lesson...stick with a company which will support its products (not Sonicblue).
The only good thing about this cd player is that it is really cheap. But otherwise, it is not BAD in particular, it is just not good. It takes a long time to read the cds, it uses up batteries quickly, there is a quiet hissing in the background when it plays, it won't hold your spot in a cd if you stop it, etc. Also, I have a tape adapter for my car stereo, and my old Sony player worked great with it; however, this thing sounds really weird in the car. Basically, this is a cheap cd player that gets the basic job done, but your money will definitely be more well-spent on a Sony or another leading brand.
The charger was not an official Apple product and charged our Nano only once. It did not work again.
I was looking forward to this product because I have no other way to hook up my phone/mp3 player to my car head unit (other than a $100 chip that you install into the back of the head unit!).I'm quite disappointed in the sound quality. I've only tried it in and around Pittsburgh. Have gone through all available stations including the international ones such as 87.7 and 87.9, but the sound quality is not acceptable. It is actually better just to play the music through the speaker of my phone.At least it was cheap and didn't set me back too much, or I would be returning it.
In the products picture it look like there is an microphone on it, like the normal iPhone version has, but no...If you wish to here only music with it, it's very good, but if you wish to talk in the middle or here out side noises from the traffic (if you walk) it's risky.
I ordered 6 cartridges for an older Epson c84 printer that I use with some of my students on art projects.I NEED them now.So far 3 are dried out of 6 total.I want my money back........... No answer from the company.
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!
I've owned this camera since it first came out in 2003, and since I'm not a qualified camera "expert", I want to give you my thoughts on this camera. I'm giving this review as someone who is relatively new to digital "point-and-shoot" photography...First and foremost, study the Nikon manual. Then study it some more. The controls are overwhelming at times, provided you are a neo-phyte like myself.Second, for exterior photography on the normal setting, this camera cannot be beat! It is exceptional. The images are clear, clean, and colors are spectacular. I've photographed NASCAR at the California Speedway, and other events like the Coronado Speed Festival, etc., and the outdoor shots look great. Now for the indoor-shooting...This is where the camera gets its two star rating from me. I do not know how to select the manual control on-the-fly. I've tried to set up controls to shoot indoor photography, but I don't have weeks and weeks to learn the settings. I've photographed people who are standing completely still, slightly moving (my kids), low lighting conditions, fair lighting conditions, and still cannot get proper images to come out.The indoor photography is pitiful, as the colors are yellowish, muted, and nearly 90% of the time, the images are all blurred. The pop-up light is only good for 5-8 feet at best. I took some special shots of people who were stationary, and it appeared that the photo looked "good" when zooming in and out with the control. When I downloaded the CF card to my PC, the images were always blurred and the colors were way off.Mind you, I'm not a camera professional like many of the reviewers here, but rather I'm just an average "Joe" who would like to have decent indoor pictures that looked natural and were not blurred.I would sell this thing on Ebay if I could get more than a few hundred dollars for it, but I've already invested over $1,200 for the snap-on lens adaptors and protective lens cover which keeps the retractable lens from getting damaged. I bought this from a company in Canada back in 2003.All in all I'm happy with the exterior photos, but am very, very, disappointed with indoor pictures. I guess this thing requires a lot of tweaking, and many, many hours of studying the little manual that Nikon has provided.I would stay away from this and save your money for the newer Digital SLR's. I've had this for over four years now, and just wanted to write a review based on my experiences with this camera.Just a thought...
The camera itself is OK, no complaints. However at some point it was damaged and sent to Samsung for repair. That turned out to be a naightmarish experience. I don't recommend buying a Sumsung camera because if you ever need it serviced, you will have to deal with the most incompetent bureaucrocy that will loose your camera and will keep you on phone for hours inventing various excuses of why the camera is lost. For closest approximation of the Samsung customer service read Frantz Kafka's "Trail". The book will cost you less than the camera here on Amazon, but the impressions will be the same.
I purchased this product from amazon.com. I expected that Epson could provide a good product when it comes to scanner. The scanner arrived, and I was excited about it. After installing the software and seeting up the scanner, I scanned my first picture. The scanned result looks like it had specks of dust and scratches in the image. I scanned the same picture in a diferent position in the scanner, and I got diferrent results. It still had spots and scratches in different places. Called Epson and their answer was that the picture was deffective. They sent me to an Epson Service center, and the scanner spent a week in repairs. At the end nothing was acomplished. I had to return the scanner to amazon.com. I am looking for a new scanner. I hope Epson improves it's customer service department; it is worth nothing when it comes to trying to help a customer. The Epson service rep was always blaming the end user. He never considered the possibility that the scanner could be deffective. I will be browsing thru amazon.com trying to find a good scanner again.
I ordered this scanner to replace an old one which was on it's last leg. I regret to say that the Microtek ScanMaker X12USL is easily the most difficult piece of hardware I've ever used. It took a long time to set up, then every time I tried to use it, it always gave me trouble. I must admit that I'm not the most computer literate person around, so I hired a computer guy to help. It took him an hour and a half to get things working. He was as baffled as I was. After he left, the scanner started acting up again. Since I had already thrown away the box and the packaging materials, I donated the scanner to the local high school. Hopefully they'll be able to figure it out.Note: I bought an Epson Perfection 1200U scanner next, and have not had any problems with it. It seems to work pretty good so far.
This printer constantly jams. Usually when I'm trying to print on the second side. So, I'll get 20 pages just fine, then it'll jam on the backside and ruin the page numbering. I'm no tree hugger, but I feel bad about wasting almost 40 pages each time I try to print a chapter for school.
Here is the original description from the seller "Great condition! No scratches, very clean, very WHITE! Easy to setup, ships fast!" But the truth is totally opposite. The surface is fully covered with scratches.. I chose this item because it's high explanation, even it was the most expensive one comparing with the other choices..n btw, there's no return policy for this storefront, so there's no doubt I was fooled by a trap, hopefully nobody else would take it twice here in this same snare!!
I had to take this machine back to the store because it was to difficult to operate. The hotburn software was difficult to navigate. Trying to make a music cd with individual song were impossible. My computer kept locking up when trying use device and hardware. lastly, this thing kept losing my data; when I tried to retreive my data it wasn't there. Bottom Line too many problems. I am now trying out QPS Que Fire 24x10x40 cd-rw external. Good Luck people
I gave this item 1 star because it almost did what it's supposed to do. If you are at a 45 angle, the screen can still be seen. You have to be at a 90 angle in order for the screen to black out. There are also many other things they don't tell you, such as:1. If you have a wide-screen monitor, the right and left sides of the screen will be much darker than the middle.2. You will not be able to view the screen clearly. The filter makes the lettering on the screen a little fuzzy. It also darkens the entire display so white will look grey, no matter if you are sitting right in front of it or not.3. It changes the colors displayed. If you need to see the true colors, you need to remove the screen.4. Gravity is no friend to this filter. No matter how many tabs you use, the filter will slide down and bow out at the edges until it slips out from the tabs. It constantly needs to be adjusted and then cleaned of your fingerprints.5. Each time you adjust the filter and clean it, it leaves scratches which can't be removed.6. If you use it with the shiny side out, you will get a great amount of glare.I feel this product was not worth the large amount of money I paid for it. I think I'd rather make a cardboard box to place around the monitor and not have to deal with the drawbacks of this product.
My Apex AD1200 is 5 months old.I have played eleven movies andit is also exhibiting all the various problems,design flaws anddefects that most of the reviewers complained about at Amazon.comSure,I know it is supposed to be a cheap no frills product.Fineas I don't have a $5000 home theater I just want to see a damnpicture on my TV and sound of some kind would be nice.Sorry,itjust isn,t gonna happen with this piece of crap which apparentlylasts just long enough to outlive the exchange warranty.After that the &quot;labor&quot; and shipping/handling charges are more thanwhat you orginally paid most of the time.Only an idiot wouldhave any product this worthless repaired in the first place sothe manufacturer is off the hook with a nice profit to boot as Idoubt as they spent very much making the substandard piece ofjunk I'm stuck with.Isn't peddling defective merchandise a crime? A reputablemanufacturer would voluntarily recall and replace the AD1200after so much bad product ended up in the hands of itscustomers if they intended to garner any repeat business.Over the long haul word of mouth is the best advertising.Iwouldn't want this many dissatisfied customers telling everyonethey know to avoid my products like the plague.I have learned my lesson.First time shame on Apex.Next timeshame on me . I know not to buy it again.I have shared my dismal experience as a public service.Incidentally,I did not get my AD1200 from Amazon and thank themfor the use of this forum.I normally peruse this forum to seewhat actual purchasers of a product have to say about it beforeI buy it also.
It does not work well on Win Vista and quite slow on Win Xp. Hard to to install.
Do not buy these speakers at any price. Don't even bother accepting them as a gift. You will be disappointed. OK they sound alright until you turn up the volume, then they feedback regardless of how they are positioned. It must be an internal design flaw because I have seen two sets of these now and they both do the same thing regardless of weather they are connected to a laptop or not. Also, the volume control is tapered and too smooth to get a hold of so you will be frustrated when you try to turn it just to find your fingers slipping around a stationary control knob. I almost threw them across the room. Other than that they are great.
POS! After a few months one fan stopped working and then the connector for the power cord caved in. But even with a dead unit, elevating the notebook helps. Look some where else for a cooler.
I was looking forward to a new scanner after my HP died after just a year. I purchased this one based on the several good reviews on Amazon and other sites.Now that I have the scanner I am sorely disappointed. The picture quality is horrible. No matter the tweaking I do in the scanner dialog, the picture is faded and grainy.The software itself is the least useful interface I've ever worked with. The "auto" buttons makes the image worse, the image area recognition has never yet gotten it right, and the most useful feature only applies if you are sending the scan to Paperport, something I never want to do.
Just purchased this printer with high expectations. I didn't realize that it cannot be used directly with my Flash Memory Card. Only works directly with a Memory Stick. I hooked it up to my PC and the print quality was bad, nowhere near the quality I currently get at a photo lab. Oh well!
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'm an outdoor type of guy and had a great time taking my camera hiking and swimming and everywhere my friends couldn't bring theirs. unfortunately it only lasted about 1 week under a year. and even THEN, under WARRANTY, it would've cost $150 to fix (when i bought it for around $300).It broke as other people have explained it...works perfectly fine and then all of a sudden, without misuse or trauma or water leakage, either black pictures or pictures like a tub of vaseline. Sony's "flat rate" $150 service fee didn't even gaurentee it would be fixed for that price because that only covered certain things (and they didn't know what was wrong with it and wouldn't even look at it 'till i paid). i said screw it, and i don't think i'll ever buy another camera from them again which is unfortunate, because years ago i loved sony. now i just keep getting dissappointed with everything but their audio equipment.fun camera, but sony isn't standing behind their products anymore. if they don't trust them (and won't fix them), why should you?
My treasured AMD 4800+ fried and it, my computer and I was forced to seek a substitute. In the days of when I bought it, it was embarrassing Intel with being the first computer technology that bypassed the front side buss. Wonderful. Transfers that took 3 or 4 minutes on an Intel clocked in at only 40 or 50 seconds.Today of course, every omputer has this direct connection so it's no big deal yet I had trouble parting with it. My transferring of my A8V mobo to a new case and not seeing a stud that shorted out one of the 4800s core made the decision to seek out a substitute. My budget prevented my replacing it with the same, $500 CPU as well as it simply is no longer worth it as a $100 CPU or even less now has the same virtue, no FSB.So I sought out the 3200. A poor choice. It reminds me of the days of phone modems. Not that being online suffers this fate, ALL activity takes forever. My advice: trash your old PC & get something new.This is no reflection on the seller. He was fast, professional and his prices are terrific. The item was exactly as he said and it arrived promptly so buy from him with confidence. But do more research than I did when trying to get an old horse running again. 8^(
I bought the WMLS11B for my teenage daughter for christmas for her to play her music collection on our computer from her room. This seemed like a really cool idea and I was looking forward to tinkering with it. After following the setup directions I could not get the box to recognize any of the WMAs or MP3s on my music servers (Music Matchbox) or to play internet radio, even though I could quite easily access the WMLS11B remotely via the web-based admin tools. I endured endless torture trying to reach and communicate with the Linksys "technical support" personnel but I won't provide the gruesome details. I'll only mention a few highlights:1) I spent over 7 hours with Linksys support (most of that was spent on hold, waiting to talk to somebody)2) Linksys apparently outsources their technical support to India and uses a voice over IP line for the phone connection. It was very difficult to understand them, both because of their accent and because of the poor phone connection3) The sum total of the technical knowledge of these people seemed to be limited to what is printed on the 2-page instructions that ship with the unit4) During five different calls, and two internet 'chat' session, I was told that I was being transferred to 'level II' support but either I was put on hold and the line ultimately went dead, or in 3 instances I was told that Level II support would call back but they never did (after waiting over a week)5) By some fluke I was finally able to talk to a person in Level II support and she ran through my situation and concluded quickly that my unit was defective and arranged an RMA to ship me a replacement6) The replacement arrived with the wrong cables, had a funny rattle inside, but also did not work.Luckily I was able to return my unit to Amazon for a refund (they extended the period for returns for the christmas season). So my lesson from this is 1) Never buy anything from Linksys, 2) Always buy stuff from Amazon.P.S. As if this experience wasn't enough, I decided not to give up and ordered the Netgear music system. I was able to set that box up in about 15 minutes and it works like a charm. My daughter is finally happy!
The images are not sharp at the telephoto end of the lens. Also, very bad camera shake blur if you do not use a tripod. Only 3.2 Megapixels. You need at least 4 nowadays, especially if you want to crop or enlarge. Panasonic Lumix is about to release the FZ10 which is a 4 Megapixel camera with a Leica 12X Zoom lens with Image Stabilization. This means that you do not get blur camera shake even with handheld shots at the long end of the zoom. Wait for this one. Never buy a long-zoom camera withour Image Stabilization.
Total thumbs-down on this product. Sound quality was terrible, which surprised me, because other reviewers had had nice things to say about it. The straw that broke the camel's back was the adapter that was supposed to fit the iPod Nano. It simply did not work. The only way we could connect the Nano was without any adapter, and that didn't look or feel right, too fragile. I spent a little more on the Altec Lansing iM600, which sounds fantastic, although that product's clock/alarm clock, supposedly integrated to the iPod's, is bad engineering. for one, you set the alarm and you have to leave the unit on and there's a hum you have to listemn to all night. We're keeping the iM600 for the sound, but using a little clock radio for the alarm clock. Too bad we couldn't find a unit that did everything for the $100 we spent.
I thought this was going to be a great install for my radio, but it didn't really fit right and so now iv'e got to let my radio either hang low in the slot for it, or jam something in there to close the gap...
Got 1 printer DOA. Advance replacement was sent out and it was DOA as well. Both had issues with ink. Throw your money in the trash because it will be put to better use than by buying this printer.
I run a small business and had finally worn out my HP G85 OfficeJet and was looking for a replacement all-in-one for my home office. This was not it.This is my second go around with this specific printer. I returned the first one because I thought I had a lemon. I was mistaken, they are just that bad.Printer consistently jams if you try to print multiple documents. You can't see the jam because there is not one. You just press 'OK' like you had actually cleared something and it will start printing again.It will not receive incoming faxes from certain types of fax machines. And yes, that was verified by HP support.It will not work on any type of VOIP service. This was also verified by HP support.And on & on .....I cringed every time I selected 'File--->Print. If the printer were to have burst into flames and melted down to the very core of the planet I would not have been the least suprised.Anyhow, I have thrown it in the trash. About 200 bucks down the tubes but it was more than worth it to avoid the daily frustration of dealing with this printer.
I got this as a gift and I was very excited to get it! It might just be my version but the construction of this umbrella is very poor. The white cloth comes off the ribs too easily (you expect that of the removable black cover) and I had to re-place each pin, for lack of a better word, back in the rib where it belongs. The worst part is that after opening it for only the second time, the white material was completely unraveling at the center of the umbrella and there's a gaping hole there.It's been babied, not man-handled so care wasn't the issue at all.I would recommend seeing a product like this in person so you can examine the construction quality. You want it to last more than a couple of times (literally).
Driving from Nashville to Cincinatti, one of the tvs just stopped working. Yes the cigartte lighter still worked, the fuses were still closed, used different plugs, and had the unit on, and would just not work. Luckily the other one still worked. Cheap product. Purchased mine from Wal-Mart.
Like many others, I purchased this electronic picture frame from Best Buy as a gift. The various card options really pleased me thinking it would would be a long range keeper due to the changing technology. It was a gift to my wife as an anniversary present. I even purchased a 2 meg XD card to add more pictures.Some pictures were too dark, we knew it but didn't complain. It was so neat! We loved it. Until . . . immediately after the warranty expired and well past the Best Buy return date. It died. Power was connected. Turned unit off/on hoping to reset the unit. Called Westinghouse for assistance. I could send it in, but the service fee was so high, I could have purchased a new digital frame.I still have a bad taste about this unit and it just went into the trash since I can't find anyone to willing to repair it. Now, I have an XD card that won't fit in any other device I own. Bottom line, purchasing this unit is throwing away your money. Purchase from another manufacture.
I read reviews on the high pitch noise coming from this Samsung 26 inch LCD HDTV and was hoping this would not be the case for me. Unfortunately ALL the 26 inch Samsung sets make this high pitch noise. You will be in for a difficult time if you think it is not an issue because you do not hear the noise or think it does not bother you. Many years ago when in college taking electronics a professor told us of how a student once connected a small speaker to the frequency generator that were on everyone's shop bench in the classroom. It would then produce a high pitch noise (similar to the one all these Samsung sets make) and no one would even hear it. After a few minutes though, people would start to feel uncomfortable and irritable. The high pitched noise IS very discomforting even if you do not hear it. When the professor saw everyone starting to loose attention and moving uncomfortably, he asked who the wise guy was and the guilty one laughed and turned off the noise. Unfortunately with this Samsung LCD TV you can not turn off the noise and you will feel uncomfortable being exposed to it anytime the set is on. I returned my Samsung set to Amazon that fortunately has a great return policy. One prior reviewer stated that shopping malls are using high frequency noise to help limit teenagers from staying too long in parts of the shopping mall. Another went through 3 Samsung 26 inch TV sets which all made the high pitch noise before giving up. I like many really liked the TV set but realized the noise would not go away and WOULD make anyone in the room uncomfortable even if they did not hear it.
Maybe I was unlucky, but I got a complete dud.It came at the usual speed, about five days. It was from Speedy Inks, fulfilled by Amazon. I followed the simple instructions to set it up for use (pulled out the long tab, put it in the printer).Then, every page printed completely black. I put back the cartridge I'd been using before and it was fine. So this new cartridge is the problem.I called the manufacturer (Elite Image). The phone no. on the box was not working, but I found a working phone no. online. An employee promised to send me a replacement in 1-2 days. I called back in 3 days and learned that he wasn't going to send me a replacement because they were out of stock. He advised me to contact Sir Speedy.There's no phone no. for Sir Speedy at the Amazon site. I emailed them thru Amazon and after a few days they determined that they couldn't help me because the order was fulfilled by Amazon.Called Amazon (btw, their customer service phone no. is readily available online). I got right through to them. They can't send me a replacement because they are out of stock (today the item is still listed for sale on amazon.com, but now it's being sold directly by Cartridge-Xpress, not fulfilled by Amazon). They offered to refund my money, including S/H, and send me a shipping label to send them back the cartridge thru UPS.That's fair, but I've had a lot of work just to get and return a cartridge that doesn't work.
Good sound but TERRIBLE quality build. I have gone through 3 in under a year, they also have poor poor customer service. DO NOT BUY
The old cartridges had 45 ml...these have 5, yes Five ml of ink! For an equivalent amount of ink to the old ones, you'd spend about $168...
Just purchased the addidas cx 680i.. you really get what you pay for with these, spend some money and get some nice head phones
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and had the same experience of a dead unit and long wait for IOmagic support to tell me the thing was dead. I received a replacement and bought an extended warranty as I expect this to keep happening. AVOID.
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!
I'm only placing my Zire31 review on this Z22 page to warn potential buyers of short 90 day warranties and poor hardware on these less expensive units. Hmmm, I wonder why they only offer 90 day warranties then? The more expensive ones carry 1 year warranties. I bet those hold up a year or more. I don't want people to think I mean the Z22 will have the Zire31 problems I had, just be wary of the product carrying a shorter warranty like mine. See below for my Zire31 review...."I originally bought this Zire 31 after having good luck with my previous m105. I just got tired of the AA batteries hard resetting the unit when changing them, and the m105 didn't sync with Outlook natively without buying extra software. Anyway, there is a reason why the new Zires have 90 day warranties and other more expensive Palms have 1 year warranties. After 4 months (one month beyond warranty) the mini-usb port on the side went bad. Every time I plug in a cable, it hard resets itself and loses all data. Even if you jiggle the cable slightly it does this. After 20 minutes on the phone with a tech support person in the far east, I still could not convince him of this. He kept saying I needed to try this or that, totally unrelated to the real problem. I guess it wasn't in his script! He just didn't understand. When I finally talked to someone else, they informed me of the 90 day warranty, and that I would have to pay $75.00 minimum to repair. It only cost $130! After shipping, why bother! Spend the extra money for one with a longer warranty, or better yet, don't buy a Palm. Don't buy this one even if you buy the extended warranty. Why hassle with it breaking at all. Very disappointed with the unit, and with Palm in general. Hope this helps anyone who may even be considering this unit."
1st one 80% dried out Hope the rest are betterWhen i went to change ir the case popped open
This Kingston card uses a multi-level-cell (MLC) Flash made by Toshiba and writes much slower than the single-level-cell (SLC) models. I would avoid Kingston if you have a high resolution digital camera or frequently use the burst mode on your camera to take several pictures back to back. For MP3 players or lower resolution cameras, this card may be fine. Just keep in mind that it will also take longer to write MP3s from your computer to this card than it will with others. I would opt for a card made by SimpleTech, which is in the same price category but much faster.
I bought this camera about three years ago for well around 400$ at best buy, out of the box there were dead pixles on the lcd screen and it was fuzzy, they refused to give me a new one and nikon said they had to.. they still didnt and they wanted to charge me 50$ to return it!!! so I ended up keeping it.. needless to say, this thing eats batteries faster than I eat bread... and I really like toast a lot. Ive probably bought the camera twice now with all the batteries ive used. The latest is it's beginning to have a lense error when it feels like it - it's always been in its case upon not using it, ive taken amazing care of it and its never even been dropped. I'm not happy with it, it was overpriced and I'm considering smashing it when I get my rebel xt.. because I'll only get 90$ resale for it... I have a feeling it's gonna die soon too. and I never received any customer service when I called nikon. I've gotten some really pretty pictures out of it, despite its kwirks... but overall I wouldn't say its worth the money. Nikon makes a lot of good cameras, just not point and shoots! I have a hard time finding these in stores today. So I think it speaks for itself..
Had it for less than 2 weeks[actually had a second replacement from epson in that time too] and it just would not print photos correctly. The color was off. Finally after 3 phone calls, all lasting over an hour each, 3 e mails, epson decided that even though the photos were printing fine on the epson 960 model, the RX700 was so sophisticated that it was putting all the undetected color into the photos and saturating them with red.In addition, the controls are far from intuitive, and even the techs on line [2 of 3] were having trouble finding things as they read from the manuals. What a shame because the all in one should be great.With the idea that I would have to custom correct each and every photo [that's what photoshop is for] i returned it.I guess I am just not sophisticated enough for the product.
This cable is decent enough, but if you really want to blow your mind with audio nirvana and keep up with the Jones's, just wait for Denon to release the AKDL1 Limited Edition.The AKDL1LE features 24k gold wiring and connectors as well as a certificate of authenticity and an autograph from the designing engineer. The LE package doesn't stop there. They actually give you TWO AKDL1LE cables- one for actual use and one for display purposes (for the Denon AKDL1LE bullet-proof sealed glass case- sold separately).Denon hasn't announced a price or release date yet, but you can sign up for an auto-notification for a mere $99 and Denon will dispatch someone to knock on your door with a golden ticket as soon as one is available.I signed up for two and plan to make a killing on the scalping market...
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.
Over estimated SennheiserI will buy a Bose in the coming time.Never for Sennheiser
I wasted $50 and 1.5 hrs of my time trying to install a wireless Belkin router and another 1.5 hrs of my time on the phone with tech support only to be told at the end the unit is defective and I must return it to Belkin.At the very least Belkin should have offered to mail me a replacement ASAP. Based on this experience, I would never purchase another Belkin product.
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.
The item arrived on time, the seller's customer service was very nice but the item broken within 8 weeks. I called Panasonic and after four different phone transfers gotten handed up at the end, good thing it was only $3.99."
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!
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...
Normally I review STRICTLY books...but this product annoyed me so much, I had to review it. I took this scanner to the Martinsville race this past weekend and was VERY disappointed. I was under the impression the headset was attached to the scanner, but instead you get a cheap pair of headphones that are inserted into your ears, and the earmuffs go over them to muffle the noise.Well, throughout the race the earpieces kept falling out of my ears, and I spent pretty much all of the race trying to adjust them so I could hear. And the signal was very poor. While I picked up the local radio stations with clarity, the race stations were muffled and kept cutting out. Luckily I have an extra race headset, and am hoping that it'll work with the scanner.Also, whenever you change the batteries, you need to re-program all the drivers back into the scanner. This REALLY made me mad seeing as how I had to change batteries in the middle of the race, then sit there and re-program in 30-something drivers while also trying to pay attention to the race that I paid to see.Overall, I can't believe Nascar approved these scanners. They are poorly constructed, and are pretty much glorified walkmans. If I wanted a walkman, I wouldn't have paid $149 for one. Hopefully I can use it with a real headset, but we'll see. The only thing this scanner has going for it is that it looks good, but in the end, I'm just really unhappy with this product.
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.
I'd used Monster Cable's flat cabling to wire up my side surround speakers in my home theater setup, but decided to try a cheaper solution for my rear surrounds. Searching around on Amazon turned up this speaker "wire" that looked good and was priced right.Once I received it, however, I was disappointed. Unlike Monster Cable's flat wiring (which is stranded copper wire), this is basically two flattened-out slabs of copper. I'll bet it'd transmit an audio signal really well, but it makes wire termination with banana plug or pins almost impossible--let alone what I usually do, which is use the bare wire.It does include some kind of strange plastic terminator thing you're supposed to put onto each end of the wire, but there was no enclosed manual on how to do so, and Cables Unlimited's website wasn't much more help.This might work for some people or some uses, but not mine.
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.
This is a miserable piece of junk. We had one that didn't work right; the volume starts out loud, then drifts quickly down to nothing. So we bought another, as this was the only model our supplier carried. The new one is exactly the same. Unless you enjoy frustration, an angry boss and stress from not being able to get the job done, don't buy this model!
One star is way too high, this is the absolute worst product I've ever purchased. Everything *almost* works, nothing actually works. I tried SD cards, CF cards USB memory sticks, NOTHING worked all the way through. Some times the system will crash when you plug in a card, sometimes it (says) it records for two hours but then hangs "closing" the file, mostly it just says there is not enough space on an empty 2GB card to start recording a 5 min video. After several hours trying I never did get a single video to record and work. TRASH, I usually just put up with bad design, or leave it to rot in the basement, this one is going back. No more Neuros for Ken.Neuros OSD Media Center (6011000)
Be aware that only on the box does this item state each sheet is ONE SIDED ONLY. So a box of 50 sheets only covers 25 pages. I was completely unaware of this, and there was NO information on the Amazon Product Details list about this either. When buying this box I was led to believe I would be able to cover 50 sheets of paper, (as stated as 50 sheets in the box) and did my price comparison using that data.I am looking forward to using this product. BUT I am a firm believer that ALL information should be made well known.
I put these up under a COVERED porch, used high grade speaker wire, and they sounded good -- for about two weeks. After that, they hiccupped their way through every song. Stay away.
The LOWDOWN: Was sold a LEMON by Toshiba. Motherboard/hard drive crashed after 6 months, was "fixed" by Toshiba, then broke down again w/ the same problem after 2 months. Countless phone conversations and letters to Customer Service and got the runaround big-time. Will NEVER buy a Toshiba notebook, computer product and probably anything with Toshiba brand on it ever again. I should've bought an IBM or Sony.The DETAILS: I and other members of my family and co-owners purchased this and 8 other Toshiba notebooks of different models for my small business and family use b/c we heard that these were the best selling notebooks (which I later researched and found to be dubious and just hype). Of these 8, 3 had serious hardware problems. Yes that's right, I said 3 out of 8. And I bought them directly from Toshiba. I've owned 3 notebooks (Dell, IBM) and countless desktops in the past, and while I've had software problems, software glitches and the like, none ever had hardware problems.But 6 months after use, the computer would start whirring very loud and vibrating, then it crashed. A few of my friends who are support experts looked at it, said they've never seen anything like it. I called Toshiba, they said to try to reinstall Windows. I lost ALL my data as my friends couldn't even copy the info. b/c they said the hard drive or motherboard was so damaged. I sent it in to their Depot department (which repairs borken computers), and while my experience was horrible just like many others I've heard, it was sort of the opposite - I got it back too quickly. UPS picked it up on Friday, they got it on Monday morning, had it "fixed" by Monday afternoon (which is what the invoice said) and I got it back on Tuesday. And the only explanation I got was from that one page invoice which said "Bad Hard Drive/Motherboard".I felt wary about this, but had no choice and used it anyway. After a few days, I got the same whirring sound, called customer service and they said they didn't know what the problem was and that I could send it in and have it looked at, but even if they did that, that if there was a problem I would have to pay for it as the 1 year warranty expires after your first problem. They also said that since it expired I would have to give them a $200 deposit just to have them look at it, and that just to look at it would cost a good chunk of the deposit. Yeah, I'll do that... NOT. My budget not being able to afford buying an IBM or Dell, I was forced to use this. Although it whirred and vibrated constantly, no major problems until, again, 2 months went by and it crashed again, with same symptoms and errors.I called Toshiba's "Customer" Customer Service dept., which is based in India, they said that since warranty expired, can't do anything about it. I tell them I bought a lemon, and at the very least they should fix it (not sure I would've used it, but wanted this as a courtesy at very least) and after being forwarded to the Depot dept. and back to "Customer" Customer Service, and back to Depot, getting hanged up on, back to Depot, ad nauseum... they basically tell me they can't do anything for me. When I ask to speak to manager, they said they can't do that, that the manager would tell me the exact same thing. When I then say I just want the manager's name so I could write a letter of complaint, they said they cannot do that! When I then ask for a mailing address, they give me one in the US, and I ask but you are in India right? but they say not to worry, it will get to them. So I write a long but detailed letter.6 weeks go by w/ no response to my letter and I call up, give my case number. They at first said there's no record of my lettter. When I insist I sent it, they put me on hold for like 30 mintues, then say that the address that I sent it to was the "Corporate" Customer Service, and that they are "Customer" Customer Service. Huh? They then say that "Corporate" CS probably received it but that they cannot confirm this b/c they are on different computer systems, and that they cannot give me their contact number but not to worry, someone will get back to me.Needless to say, no one ever did.Oh, and about the computer's performance? Okay, I guess. The battery mysteriously started out at 5 (or 6, cant' remember for sure) hour capacity, then went down progressively to 3.5 maximum capacity for some reason, even tho I followed the manual and properly depleted it every month. (When I sent in my notebook for the HD problems, I asked them to look at it but they said I couldn't send my battery in.) The wireless device inside was pitifully slow, not much faster than dial-up, so I had to shell out more money for a real wireless card. Best thing I can say is you can have many apps running and speed only slowed significantly if you have way too many apps running.All in all, a horrible experience with this LEMON. Like I said before, I'll never do business with Toshiba again. I suggest to stay away, or at least do proper research before buying this or any other Toshiba notebook.
You must be kidding me! 30+ bucks for this cable? Total joke! I just bought a Monster Cable (item no. DVI400-2M) which is a top-notch DVI cable for less than 20 bucks. Don't buy this crappy cable, buy a Monster Cable instead if you want a high-end quality cable or spend less than 5 bucks for another brand with the same quality/specs of this Dayton DVI cable.
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've had this for a few months now, and I still cannot get the router to work when I have wireless access turned on. The techs I speak always blame the problem on someone else. This is a horrible product. You should not buy this unless you want to spend hours of great frustration only to not have it work.Garbage!
I purchased one of these hard-drives to back-up my PC data, but it soon failed to be recognized in either of my PC (or Mac). I sent it back twice, and both replacements failed (I think they sent me back the same faulty drive twice). I ended up paying twice the purchase price just to recover the lost data, from a data recovery service (SmartDisk wouldn't pay for this). An external hard drive ought to be reliable, mine wasn't.
The speakers are OK and sound fine, but, insanely, there is no marking to let you know which is the right-side speaker and which is the left.
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!
I was very happy with the Palm Z22 for almost 2 years until it suddenly died on me, losing all my personal data and phone numbers. I guess I was spoiled by my old Sony hand held, a very simple device that lasted for over 10 years with only an occasional battery change. I guess I should have been more careful backing everything up on the computer but still, I didn't expect it to last only 2 years. I won't be buying any more Palm products, that's for sure.
Pro: Good sound. They blocked out train noise wellCons:1. Even with the smallest size, the earbuds were always just a little too big, had to keep securing them back in my ear.2. I know that if companies made products that lasted forever they wouldn't make as much money, but they only lasted a year. 1st the left one went, then a week later the right one was done.
The first time I used the headphones, they jumped off the channel I was watching and I was suddenly hearing Fox news. My neighbor who lives directly accross the street happened to be at my house. He said "that's what we have on right now". A few days later I was using them and was suddenly listening to a NFL game. I asked the neighbor, and sure enough that's what they were watching. From that I'm convinced that I'm picking up their signal instead of my own. I haven't used them a lot, but am convinced their defective.
This headset sounded terrible to the people we called. A much less expensive, older headset we owned was superior, so we returned this product.
Failed to operate as advertised and barely operated at all. Printing was extremely slow and often timed out. D-Link technical support was useless. I returned this and bought the brand new Linksys multifunction prints server which is working fine.
I didn't go into this purchase expecting much, just some cheap speakers that would be better than my computer's internal speakers. These speakers, however, are much worse.The only good thing about them is they are slightly louder. The sound quality is HORRIBLE very tinny sounding with almost zero bass, almost un-listenable. Also, there is some bad background static that creeps into the speakers. Again, I didn't have high expectations, but these may go in the garbage can.Either buy some nice speakers, or just stick with the internal ones, but don't waste your money on these.
Read the product description carefully. The first half is dedicated to the flexible webcam arm/stand. This is the product I wanted. The second part is a rendevous pack (condoms, etc.). This is NOT what I wanted, but that was what was shipped.
Sound is phenomenal, but that's expected - It's Denon's finest cable, after all.Every morning at 8am, my receiver turns on and wakes me up, I then feel a compulsion to head over to the stereo rack and turn the audio on.After an unfortunate accident, I ended up crippled, and wasn't able to turn the receiver on. A bear broke through my door and turned it on for me.Causality still freaks me out.
I DON'T KNOW IF IT WORKED OR NOT. I RETURNED IT BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE OF THE RADAR DETECTOR TOLD ME IF I USED IT THEY WOULD VOID THE FACTORY WARRANTY ON THE DETECTOR.I RETURNED IT AND HAVE NOT RECEIEVED A REFUND AS OF YET.
The footprint of the subwoofer is small but so is the sound from it -- nothing very impressive. Perhaps that is why they were giving it away with other speakers purchased.
I liked the features of the player, but the power plug in became loose it was always cutting off and jiggling it a little seemed to work, then after some time I could not use it at all.I mainly ordered a second one only because the car mount was super glued to my car dash. That is mainly because the sticky pad was useless (as is with any other thing like that on my weird car dash shape). The player itself is OK, though watch the cables and how you handle them. Also, I am sure the channel 1 preset button, right over the power plug in, being mashed all of the time didn't help. It used to be for Stern, which was always getting mashed.I'd definitely get another player if you are new and shopping around. I only got this unit because it was in a bundled package at costco a few years ago. It is not very well made, and there are lots of other options out there now.
We purchased this product 10/09 and by 1/10 the crock developed a hairline crack. We use two other crock pots several years older and there are no cracks on them, so we know how to care for the ceramic pot. Customer service points out that non-electric parts are not covered and provides a price list. A new crock shipped is almost thirty dollars. What a rip off when a new unit (that does cook too hot, even on the lowest settings) is forty dollars. Spend your money elsewhere, I know I will.
We bought three of these and in 2 out of 3 the power supply failed within a year.
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.
first the instruction is bad, and you better call during the setup which may save your time. after setup, it has been off for several time though the wired still in the net surfing. after 3 wk of heavy downloading, the whole thing crashed. I called the tech, and they basically tell you just followed troubleshooting guide to test yourself because the tech is doing the same thing. what a waste time. they always tried to point to us for the failure of the product. WRONG ATTITUDE! I am waiting for the replacement, which cost me 8 dollars. they won't accept the US postal service, which you can pay less. Final word, this machine may only for those who only light net surfing. If you use it heavily, it can not perform the job as you expect. that's why cheap and small.I AM LOKING FOR A GOOD ONE THAT CAN ALLOW ME TO USE BOTH DESKTOP AND LAPTOP FOR HEAVY DOWNLOADING. ANYONE KNOW, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Got this unit to replace original Apple Airport and to upgrade to &quot;g&quot; assuming this would somehow be an improvement. The software and setup of the netgear was itiotproof, and also offers many great features. I used it for a few hours at about 5 feet away. Then went to other side of apartment, where the old apple airport would still give 5 out of 5 signal strength. The netgear would drop down to 4 out of 5 (shouldn't be a problem) but the connection would always drop and never resume without resetting the base station. Tried various combinations of settings and different locations but always the same result. Went back to the old Airport and got back total reliability. Also, using a cablemodem, you just won't see a difference between the old &quot;b&quot; and the new (apparently flakier) &quot;g&quot; you are always limited by the slowest link and &quot;b&quot; is plenty faster than a 1MB cable modem. What a waste of time I should have just stuck with what I had. Maybe you should too if you are just &quot;preemptively upgrading&quot; as I was.
First, I LIKE Logitec products. However, I connected this keyboard and found it would connect but when I typed, the letters would not show up. Because of the low price it will cost as much to return it as it is worth.I WILL buy another Locitech keyboard but in black and will try to find one like this one here in town. The only thing wrong with my original is that the letters have worn off some of the keys.
I found it next to impossible to get a good seal in the ear for me - which results in not so great sound.
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 ;-)
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.
I couldn't get my drive to work for longer than 10 minutes. I had trouble even getting it to show up on my Mac desktop at first. I thought it was a loose USB cable because it finally showed up after some jiggling and resetting. I started using it and whoops, ten minutes later the drive suddenly disappeared and my Mac scolded me to properly eject it next time.I continued fiddling with the enclosure for another hour before I finally gave up. Thankfully I had another Blacx enclosure to plug my drive into so I could get back to business. This is a brand new 1TB Western Digital SATA drive, by the way, and it works just fine in the other enclosure.
The product title, "Toshiba 42HL196 42" 1080P LCD HDTV" says "1080p".The tech description also says "True HD 1080p native resolution".After we received the TV, we realized this TV only supported up to 1080i for all inputs including HDMI, components, and VGA.What do they mean "True HD 1080p"!?The reason why we purchased this TV was to hook up our PC to the TV as a multi-media center to browse the Internet, edit photos and video, watch DVD and movies, and do some Word and Excel work.However, this TV is not a PC friendly one.Although the ad says the TV's native resolution is 1900 X 1080, it can only accept VGA signal up to 1024 X 768 (1280 X 768 kind of worked).As a result, all the PC stuff on the screen looks expanded.I really think Toshiba should not say it is a 1080p HDTV if it does not support the inputs.Also Toshiba should make the limitation clear to buyers that the TV supports only XGA for VGA input and there is no 1080p input for HDMI.In order to find out about the truth, you really have to call Toshiba to find out.We do not recommend this TV if you are planning to hook up PC to it.It is a good 720p TV that has HDTV and cable tuner with nice LCD screen.However, we wanted to purchase 1080p HDTV, not 1080i HDTV.We trusted Toshiba products before, but it is going to be hard for us to trust their product description.I hope Toshiba will do something better next times to clearly state their product details instead of burying or hiding the important facts.
The Logitech keyboard and mouse suite worked terribly for me.I am an electronics industry professional and my company sells computers and installs networks. Installing and configuring a product like this is generally child's play for me. The installation went poorly, locked up several times. Once the software was installed I had to call tech support in order to get the keyboard to pair with computer via bluetooth (1 hour on the phone). Once installed (finally) the logitech software locked up every 5 minutes or so disabling all but the most basic features of the system. Called Logitech again and they asked me reinstall software, said they would send directions via email to install after a "clean boot". Directions were never sent and I reinstalled myself with the same result. Called Logitech the next day and was walked through the installation, this time with the clean boot which is essentially stopping all non microsoft services and restarting with all non essential programs disabled. The installation failed the first time, but did work on the second attempt. After restarting the machine throughout this reinstallation process five or six times, the software seemed to be running smoother and the devices paired quickly. I signed off with tech support (2 hours)and the software locked up five minutes later. I am now using my old KB and mouse and I am at least productive again.I installed all of this on a modern 3.0GHZ Intel machine running XP, SP2 fully updated. I spent at least five hours messing with it and it never worked for more than five minutes. Tech support tried to help but they're just reading procedures off of their PCs and have no actual knowledge of how to help.I would avoid this product at all costs.
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.
On this newer production run, you may expect the majority of the output to be at 2.3k, with practically no bass or upper treble. This can be fixed with a headphone amplifier; however, this description doesn't match the classic Pro-4AA. What you have here is a newly redecorated Pro4AAA, and that's not the same thing. Therefore, what you receive probably won't match what you expect.The classic Pro4AA is gone. Only its appearance remains.This new item can work for voice communications, speech therapy, language learning, and many other applications where a voice-only response is appropriate. They're also useful as a movie prop.I had mistakenly purchased these for music, not realizing that they had been changed.
I got this lens as a birthday present for myself and was very happy with it for a couple of weeks. As others have written, the 28-135mm range makes this a great walk-around lens. About three weeks after I bought it the camera worked intermittently no matter what the mode (Auto or TV for example). Sometimes the camera would fire, sometimes it wouldn't. Sometimes I would get an "Err 01" message ("Communication between camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts"). Needless to say, it wasn't dirty contacts on my brand new lens or camera body. I put the kit lens back on and it worked perfectly. When I put the EF 28-135 lens back on, I noticed that even when the lens clicks into position I could still move the lens on the body a tiny bit. Sometimes I could rotate the lens enough to align the contacts and take a picture, sometimes not. Pretty disheartening...I bought the lens on Amazon who used Adorama to sell it to me. Adorama's policy is no refunds or exchanges after 14 days. I tried calling them to see if they might cut me some slack and got a busy signal all morning. I gave up and called Canon. After a 6 minute wait they were pleasant and told me how to ship it for repair.By the way, the service representative advised me NOT to ship it in the original box because I probably wouldn't get it back.I'll post an update to this review when I get my lens back.
I have had my T/C for 8 months now. It has been a great handheld, but I wouldn't buy another, and wouldn't recommend anyone else buy one.The Good: Excellent thumb-board has led me to largely abandon use of the stylus. Fast processor, great screen, and WIFI mean you can actually surf the internet if you are near a hotspot (but only if you buy WebProV, the included web browser is poor). I always synch with my wireless LAN rather then the cradle, because it is just as fast. The battery is huge; I usually only charge the unit once a week, and I am a power user; using it for hours every single day.The bad: construction quality is poor, and there is little quality control (a &quot;refurbished unit&quot; I was sent arrived nonfunctional, with the case not snapped completely together). There is a class problem with LCD screens breaking with little or no torture to the unit (this is my 4th PDA, and the first I have broken a screen on). The PLASTIC case creaks when you push it and the palm flexes; the halves are not well fastened together (which might cause the screen breakage). There is a gap at the bottom of the screen where the case does not touch the screen. The screen emits a high pitched 400 Hz hum, which has got steadily noisier the longer I have owned the product (to the point where I can hear it at arms length). About 40% of all palms developed a software glitch which caused the bottom 20-30 pixels of the digitizer to fail after a few months of use (possibly corrected with a new firmwear upgrade this month). The silver paint on the case scratches and wears off easily.The Ugly: Palm customer service. I paid $40 for an advanced exchange to fix the problem with my digitizer (covered under warranty). It was very painful: 1 defective advanced exchange, 1 promised advanced exchange that never happened, 1 advanced exchange shipped to the wrong address, 2 more promises of advanced exchanges that did not occur, 1 attempt to charge me an additional $40 for another advanced exchange, 3 emails threatening charges to my credit card of $550 weeks after tracking info on airborne express website indicated Palm had received the returned handhelds at least 7 days prior, 2 promises (not fulfilled) to charge back my credit card the $40 due to poor service, 7 long distance phone calls totalling 129 minutes. Every call to Palm was the start of a brand new conversation: their system of keeping track of customers does not work. And 2 weeks after I finally got a functional T/C, the screen broke (and I hadn't even dropped it).My advice? As a user of both palmOS and PPC, I prefer the palmOS (as long as it has a high-res screen and a fast processor). I am not a fan of their construction quality or customer service process. If you need a keyboard (and I do), buy a Sony UX. If you want a good screen, buy a sony TH55. Stay away from Palm T3 and T/C.
Not much in the way of features, and some of them don't work. The headphone jack shorts out if you move around, the anti-skip function is worthless, and it's picky about the CDs it will play. Save your money.
I'm not going to write a very elaborate review about this product because I feel as though I wasted enough of my time and energy on this mockery of a GPS system. I thought this was the newest, latest and greatest GPS on the market.....I was wrong! I have owned 3 systems now to include Clarion, Mio, and Garmin. This would be my 4th and worst! I took a trip to my parent's home in PA. I know the route very well, so I decided to use the Navigon 7100 to see if it could find a better way. Well, I used its routing and have never been so confused and angry at the same time. The route took me the worst possible way and added 50 miles on to my journey.Secondly, I took a vacation to the Outer Banks, NC and relied solely on this navigation system. The trip was supposed to take 6 hours (in reality)....well....it took 9!! The device added 90 miles on to the correct route and completely out of the way.The user interface is the worst I have ever seen! You have to be a tech guru in order to figure this thing out!!The buttons are waaaay to small for anyone (hence the stylus that it comes with). The calibration of the screen is not responsive at all. The mount is cheap and very hard to get on and off.What else.....the horrible reroutesuser interface is the worsttraffic advisories are worthlessThe lane assistant (main reason I purchased) is misleading. That is not the actual driving animation. It just shows you a picture of the lanes.The voice is annoyingdid I mention the user interface? well...it's horrible and very confusing.I tell people that when you buy a GPS, the device should be so simplistic that anyone can use it.I wanted to throw this device out the window.Save yourself and buy a Garmin or Tom TomPlease do yourself a favor and if you are considering buying this product.....DON'T!! I listened to the 50% positive crowd and should've taken the negative comments more seriously.Needless to say, the device is on its way back to Amazon and I will be ordering a Garmin.
After 3 weeks of use the face of my Creative Zen has small circular scratches all over the face - except on the screen which does not contact this case! My Zen M is now in much worse condition than if I had simply used the pouch that came with it.
I have owned both this FM remote and the Apple fm remote. Both had the same main issue -- the wires tended to get tangled. However, I HIGHLY recommend the apple brand over the Griffin.These were the problems I had with it:- Volume. While there is a volume button on griffin, it doesn't get loud enough to listen to on the street or at the gym. The radio volume is not routed through the ipod, so it doesn't matter if you have the ipod turned up all the way.- Navigation. Because the radio is not routed through the ipod, you have to navigate the stations on the griffin (not too bad, but annoying to switch around).- Clip. This is a common complaint that I've read. The belt clip is very flimsy and doesn't attach to anything. The apple brand clip is a lot stronger (and I used it to gather the excess wires).- Durability. This is my main complaint . . . IT TOTALLY FELL APART!!! I took it out of my bag one day, and the on/off button had fallen off. I managed to get it back on, but the next day, the entire face plate had fallen off, and all the buttons had fallen out. I because all the electronic cards inside were now shifted around, I wasn't able to put it back together. Neither amazon nor griffin would replace it for me (though as you can probably guess, I wouldn't want another one).The only pro for this item is the price, but honestly it's not worth it.Note: the apple brand remote also stopped working after about a year (think it got rained on), but honestly, I wish I had shelled out the $45 to replace it with a new one instead of the griffin.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY! I used these every day for about 2 months and the sound started to get weak even at max volume. Now the sound is down to zero. Guess the speaker magnets go out after a little use. Have read other reviews that state others have had the same problem. Some of my $5 ear buds sound as good and lasted much longer.
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!
The Kaito KA1102 is one of the least expensive shortwave receivers than can receive SSB but its performance is so poor I can't find any SSB stations to receive--even the huge high power ones like W1AW. It has a hard time even receiving any of the WWV time stations which even much cheaper radios can receive. Perhaps I got a lemon as there are many reports of Kaito quality control being poor.The user interface is also far from intuitive. Without the manual you'll have a hard time with this radio as several abbreviations and button functions are neither typical nor obvious. If you use it regularly I'm sure you'll get used to it but for occasional use you may need the manual. Such quirks like SSB only working on "bank 9" and even selecting "bank 9" are not obvious.The build quality is also rather poor. The buttons feel cheap and sometimes require a second push to even work. It looks and feels like a radio that should cost half as much. I wouldn't expect it to be very rugged or long lived with much use.The reception and sensitivity are marginal at best. With the built-in antenna fully extended the radio is mostly deaf from 3 Mhz to 20 Mhz. With the external wire antenna you mostly get more noise rather than more listenable signals. The AM radio band (0.5 - 1.6 Mhz) is decent but the AM/FM Sony ICF38 does better for less than half the price of the Kaito with much longer battery life (but doesn't have shortwave).Ultimately you do get what you pay for. The Tecsun radios are made in the same factory as Kaito and they likely suffer similar issues (at least at this price level). Both are examples of products designed in China to be as cheap to make as possible and it really shows in the KA1102. There are better choices from Sony, C. Crane, Eton, Grundig and Sangean but they cost more if you want SSB.
I bought this transmitter just before going up to school. It worked fine up until about a week ago. The connection on the bottom of the transmitter started to pop out, I didn't know what to do about it so I left it, it still worked but after a few days it completely came off and will not work anymore. Not Recommended especially for the price I bought it for....
I love the size of this new iPod and how it clips onto your clothes easily, making it very portable..... and sadly that's about it. The sound quality is definitely a step down, even from the previous shuffle. You MUST use iTunes to put music on it and iTunes is so buggy that half the time it doesn't even recognize the shuffle. You have to replug it in, close the program and reopen, or even reboot your computer a few times before it'll recognize it. I've used two different computers on this iPod and had the same problem. I finally returned it and got a new one.... no luck as it has the same issues.Once you do get it working, it's annoying that it only allows a single playlist. The lack of display doesn't bother me, what do you really expect for $79?? I just think they should have allowed you to put playlists on there to better organize your music. 1gb is still a decent amount of music and it can be hard to find the song you want.All in all I really wanted to like this new iPod. Based purely on looks I love it. When it comes to functionality though, it stinks.
I could not recommend this printer. When it works it is great but often it doesn't. In Vista the printer constantly gets unloaded and you have to reinstall the software which should be called bloatware because it takes long and has so many add ons that you do not need. All I need to do is print and scan but HP, once a great name in this business, is incapable of just letting you do that and do it well. They have lost all touch with reality. Even the latest downloads from their website don't help.
I bought this printer because I was told it has the lowest cost per page printed (about 1.5 cents per page). That is absolute hogwash! After about 100 pages printed in draft mode black only, it ran out of yellow ink. About 50 pages later it ran out of magenta ink. Aparently it uses color ink for head cleaning and when printing in black mode only. It stops printing when you are out of any color ink. After about 700 pages printed (draft mode, black only) I am on my third color combo pack at $39.99/pack. That is 17.14 cents per page for color cartridges only and not the 1.5 cents I was told. If I add the cost of the black cartridge, the cost is over 20 cents/page. This printer is an ink hog and I would not recommend it to anybody! HP is laughing all the way to the bank when someone buys one of these printers.
I ordered one of these on April 11th. After missing the original 5 week delivery estimate, Amazon requested an extension with a new delivery estimate of June 20 - July 11th. Perhaps the fact I used a $50. coupon from a HD DVD purchase might have pushed me back in the queue. Amazon, Ive done lots of business with you, but you are really pissing me off with this one!!
LA NOVEDAD ES QUE TE ENV&Iacute;A OTRO PRODUCTO QUE NO TE SIRVE, LA LONGITUD O TAMA&Ntilde;O DEL CABLE QUE DICE 25 PIES O 7.62 M NO ES VERDAD NO LLEGA NI A 5.
I do 3D animation, video editing, etc. and I like to work fast.I bought this hoping to update my really old wireless mouse and corded keyboard. That still worked great(also Logitech) but had gotten kinda scuzzy over the years. That old beige just looks old.I got this combo and the keyboard is super slow. it finishes typing several moments after you type the letters.This is bad in Maya when you're trying to navigate and click at the same time, it takes 9 years to use the hot box controls and if you press two keys it often thinks you did them in some order instead of at the same time like CTRL ALT and SHIFT with the spacebar.I'm typing on it now and I'm glad I ordered a new CORDED keyboard and mouse (still logitech, I like Logitech, just hate bluetooth). The bluetooth mouse takes forever to respond and when it does it overshoots. I spend more time trying to move it where I need it to be than actually getting work done.BLUETOOTHit doesn't connect all the time. some times I have to hold the keyboard and mouse right next to the USB transmitter and then it may or may not work. I am super frustrated with this bluetooth nightmare.I have wasted hours of time trying to get them to connect. I don't have time for that. Went back to corded with backlighting.
Headset for $40-$50 with noise cancelling and a mic. It's a good deal, and it's comfortable. The only problem is the bass. It's horribly out of control. If I change the equalizer on my computer, then the headset either sounds worse, or very dull. After 10 minutes my ear drums hurt from the spew of garbage it produces. I would only recommend this headset for casual music. The mic has a bit of a buzz, but it's still good. 2/5
I've noticed most reviews are written shortly after buying a product - I thought I would give a caution to any buyers who are curious about the durability of this mp3 player. This thing worked great for about a year and a half. Then it abruptly stopped working for no reason. I had dropped it once or twice, but not for a long while before when it quit working.It's the second mp3 player I've bought from Creative, and the other one lasted about the same time and then broke, same as this.If you don't mind your mp3 player breaking down after a year and a half or so, then this one would be great. Otherwise, stay away.
I looked at the reviews on Bose and Audio-Technica headphones and saw that the reviews were higher for the AT's, and there was several complaints on the life of the Bose. I decided to buy the AT's but was very disappointed. The noise canceling worked well, and the sound was decent (maybe a 3.5 out of 5), but I immediately sent them back when I realized that the volume on the outside was almost 1/2 as much as the volume on the inside! I couldn't even use these at work because all my coworkers would be ticked at the noise! I couldn't imagine sitting next to someone on a plane!So, I decided to take a risk, pay the extra money for the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones, and hope they last longer than a few months! I just got them today and I'm extremely happy with them - excellent sound (5 out of 5) and no music can be heard on the outside.
I knew these weren't going to be 'the best.' Even knew that they received some poor reviews from audiophiles. Still, for $100 dollars I expected SOMETHING. I did get SOMETHING: really decent bass. Immediately you can hear every kick and thumb tap that you would ever need to. Unfortunately: it's what these earphones did best and it's all it does. There are no mids and highs. The guitar riffs and cymbals are muffled and lost with the awesome bass. I took them back. Another note that kind of bothered me was the fact the 'Gunmetal Black' are actually gold. Despite even the first product image picture on amazon. I own 'Gunmetal Black' jewelry and it is, in fact: black.
Pros: dual alarm either music or buzzerNice nap featureEasy to setAdjustable brightness of digital displayNice sound when it's coming through clearCons: If you choose the buzzer wakeup option, it's too loudThe knobs to adjust volume, lowest level is too loudIt's not easy to get a clear channel and once you do, it doesn't stay that way.This alarm clock has potential with a few tweaks by the manufacturer.It's probably worth $10.
I personally thinks this is a POOR CHOICE. I will explain below:1.NO VIEWFINDER/HARD TO SEE LCD - We took this to the Bahamas. In the bright sun, at times I could not even see what I was recording because the small LCD was totally washed out. Sometimes I was having to guess at what I was recording (can't see the touchscreen controls either).2.ZOOM IS ONLY ON LCD SCREEN - Ridiculous! There is no control for zoom on the camera itself like most all others. You must push on the LCD screen to zoom! Very cumbersome to zoom and hold camera steady.3.VIDEO QUALITY - While not real bad, not real good either. The DVD405 is much better. My fault, i read this on some reviews and bought it anyway.4.POOR SOFTWARE - I personally did not like spending a bunch of computer time trying to create a dvd. It is cumbersome.5.TOO SMALL - The small size is nice but hard to keep from shaking (image stabilizer only so-so).6.SLOW AUTOFOCUS- When you pan around, it goes way out of focus.I sent it back (no problem with Amazon!) and bought the Handycam DCR-DVD405 and it is GREAT! Has a VIEWFINDER, ZOOM BUTTON ON CAMERA, MUCH BETTER VIDEO QUALITY, it is the RIGHT SIZE and it is EASY TO USE and make dvds. It is a snap without having to fool with a computer and crumby software.
It worked OK for a couple weeks and then it stopped being recognized by the computer which means you cannot load anymore songs. After trying everything on the Creative FAQ about the problem on three different computers here at home, I gave up and returned this item. From reading other blogs and reviews, this seems to be a recurring problem. This unit also does not work with Napster.
I thought this battery would work with my radio/cordless Southwestern Bell phone, but it did not. I returned this, but have not received credit for this and the shipping charges.
I bought two of these items. One of them is not able to play the CD and the other one makes loud ticking noise while playing CD. I am going to return this product.
1 day after installing this drive on an osx laptop and filling it with mp3's the power cord to the drive got disconnected. on reconnect the drive was no longer accessible and i was asked to initialize it. i took it to a winxp machine and it also asked if i wanted to format the drive as it was unreadable. now that's some pretty shakey tech. not sure if it's a firewire issue or the drive itself. ymmv
I've had two different Klipsch ProMedias fail within weeks of purchase. The sound is excellent but what good is one channel?
Like others, I wanted a privacy screen that would prevent others from seeing from what I was doing on the computer. There is ABSOLUTELY NO PRIVACY with this screen. Anyone can see and read everything on my screen at any given time. This was a complete waste of money. If I could give this zero stars, I would have.
Mounting the reflector on this arm is unnecessarily difficult. There are far too many adjustment points for one person to elegantly manage it alone. Worse yet, when mounted on a stand, there are very few positions in which it will not tip over.
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.
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.
We bought ours at a well known electronic/media store and overpayed for it. We plugged it in as soon as we got it. It sounded great compared to the last ipod trip we bought from Belkin. There was no static and the sound was good, but it stopped working a half an hour later and that was the end of it. It never worked again. Luckily we got our money back. Good thing!!
Awful customer service.Let it be known that they refuse to EVER take a return because they claim that one could have tried it first with the free trial version.
Typewriter lasted only 2 1/2 months before malfunctioning. Characters typed does not correspond to what was printed on paper. Troubleshooting it at Brothers website did not help. Not worth wasting my time dealing with the warranty department.
These speakers have a hum that is quite audible and unpleasant, even when the volume is at zero. Another reviewer also had this problem. Either it is a manufacturing defect, or poor design, but a $25 speaker shouldn't suffer from this problem. For this reason, I recommend not purchasing this speaker.
These headphones sound beautiful but the headpiece is not adjustable at all. It just squeezes onto your head like an alien claw leaving your ears in pain if you wear them for more than a half an hour.The microphone also seems to produce good quality sound, but the swivel adjustment on it doesn't hold well so it constantly keeps falling away from my mouth.Lastly, the foam ear-piece covers are cheap and kept falling off, after two years I have lost them completely. This makes wearing the headphones that much more painful, so as you might imagine, I don't wear them much at all anymore.If you are going to shell out this much for a headset, make sure it is a comfortable one.
I bought this as a small gift, however, when I received this, I was disappointed.It only works on windows, for mac it is not easy to upload the photos, plus the image quality is not good.
The back light is too bright. It's like having a night light that you can't turn off. The alarm is awful. The alarm volume starts out low (level 1) and increases every few seconds up to the max level of 12, unless you roll over and turn it off. Say good bye to listening to the weather and traffic reports in the morning while in bed because you have to race to turn this thing off before the volume reaches FULL BLAST! If you could just turn this feature off this device would be ok. Whoever designed this feature was an idiot!
I've owned and listened to many pairs of headphones - and running with my music is important to me. I was using a pair of Sony in ear buds that I loved the sound quality of, due to them sealing inside the ear canal, but found that during a longer run (which equals more sweat), the right bud would start to slide and unseal itself. Eventually, they gave up the ghost and one ear went quiet.I picked these up expecting them to sit more securely, but also understanding that they wouldn't make the same kind of seal - so wouldn't be quite as good with sound quality.Unfortunately for me, my right ear appears to be slightly larger, or differently formed, to my left ear - these Nike headphones slid out even sooner than my old Sony buds did, and I find that during my run, I'm pushing it back in, re-seating it, twisting it - and never quite getting it stable. The left ear is rock solid though. I end up taking it off entirely, or turning it upside down and sitting it in my ear like an old school pair of apple headphones do.In fact, my last run, that was exactly what I did. I got an older pair of Apple headphones, they sat inside my ear easily - quality was terrible, they ached later on, but they did not budge for the entire 10 miles.Like my old Sony's, I do like the extra long cable. When I run with an arm band, I use the short cable - when I run with a hydration pack, I can add the longer cable. I actually added the long cable to the Apple headphones on my last run, as they aren't *quite* long enough.I'm still hunting for that perfect blend of good audio quality, stable - but comfortable - fitment and resistant to sweat. I think I'll be checking out the Sennheiser PMX80's next.
Let me point out one thing before you read my review. When you read a review you have to know what type of person the reviewer is in relation to what type of person you are. Im a gamer, so I need to hear every little detail to know where the enemy is at or what he is doing. I also need a headset that blocks out outside interference so I have 100% concentration on what im doing (and believe me, it really helps your game).First let me start off by saying that the headband doesnt press up against your ears. This is bad because when its not pressing up against your ears your allowing for more outside interference get into your headsets and into your ears breaking your concentration. When you have less outside interference you find that its easier to concentrate on what your doing. Also the volume level is decreased along with detailed sound. But it is very comfterable to wear, not heavy at all, and the head-size adjusters work awsome.On this headset you really cant turn the volume up that loud without it distorting (the bass especially distorts badly although the treble rarely distorts if at all). But when you dont turn the volume up that loud it delivers pretty decent sound quality.The wire is really thin making it easier to break/cut into. Due to the wire being thin, when you fondle/mess with the wire it distorts. Also sometimes when you move your body it distorts.I had this headset for exactly a month and in about half way through that month my left speaker wasnt as loud as my right. It happened when I was listening to music. So I had to comprimise by using software to re-balance the amount of volume that went into each speaker. When I did this my overall sound wasnt as loud as it was before. That made me pretty mad.If you really want to get your moneys worth, go buy a 30 dollar pair Koss ur-29. But at amazon you can get them alot cheaper. Read my Other review on that headset on amazon, just type in the search engine "Koss ur-29".
I must review this product step by step, just like is shown in the product details, I also have to say that I shuold look for reviews in cnet.com. I do regret I payed such money, they sound exactly like the cheap low quality you recieve in national flights...Deep yet precise bass - ZERO BASSPassive noise isolation reduces ambient noise without batteries - ZERO NOISE ISOLATIONV-MASQUE driver delivers warm mids and crisp highs - THEY ARE NOT THAT CLEAR REGARDS SOUNDBLISS silicon tips in three sizes for maximum comfort - NO THAT COMFORTABLEAward-winning design in an array of colors - IRRELEVANT BECAUSE I CONSIDER MOST IMPORTANT THE PERFORMANCE
Unfortunately, the piece that plugs in to the MP3 player snapped off. Good sound but wouldn't recommend them because of the design. Only had the headphones for a few weeks before I had to return them.
although the product itself looks perfect for the intended purpose it definitely does not live up to it's description.It's build for a 3 inch screen but doesn't completely cover it.Instead it's about 0.4 inch too small leaving 0.2 inch at each side uncovered.This makes the whole setup look really awfull and obviously renders the thing useless.
when i recieved this product it did not work it took a long time for someone to get in touch with me on how to get a new one. i was so upset i didnt send the nonworking one back.
I have had nothing but problems with this device since I purchased it. First, Polycomm has not release a Vista x64 driver for it yet. Through some research, I have found that they have a Beta program for a Vista driver. You have to email tech support requesting to be included in the beta. The current version of the beta software is 2.9 which is 8 months old. The bigger and the ultimate reason for this low rating is, the sound quality. I have used this device on multiple conference calls and almost every time I received a complaint about not being able to hear me. I have dug through sound settings, device settings, and the registry looking for anything that would allow me to increase the Mic gain and nothing worked.Perhaps this problem will be resolved with a new release of the driver software, but until then, do not use this device with Vista x64.Side note: I have not tried it on any other OSes and it is likely that it performs well under those that use the production drivers.
This was a video camera of mine before it broke. It truly is bad. The camera itself is excellent. But you think Canon, you think good name. Ask any professional in the digital world, they will say get a SONY. My ZR60 broke 9 months in, just having digital explosions. It is a good camera until it breaks, and it will. Canon has a 1/3 faliure rate, which was a 1/2 for quite some time. Just spend a few extra bucks, and please buy a sony.
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.
Like so many others here, I'm on my 4th pair. All of them were great, until the left headphone went out after a few months. For the last one, it went out after 7 months :(I keep buying them because they're great while they last.
This product sounds too good to be true, right? And it is. For some people, it will work very very well. For others (like me), it won't work at all.The reason is that the two adaptors need to be on the same circuit, else you will see very poor (or zero) performance. This piece of critical information is conveniently omitted in NetGear's product description.In many houses, the chances of two rooms at opposite ends of the house being on the same circuit are pretty slim. This was how it was in my case - I had a specific need: to connect a PC in my living room to my router in the study at the far end of the house. Wall outlets on different circuits, therefore no joy.Like I said, this product might work extremely well for you - I know people who have these adaptors and love them - but be aware that it's just as likely it won't work at all.Good luck!
This camera is good looking and compact. However there a few things I did not like. The power button is flush with the camera and very small making it difficult to power on. The battery does not last long at all. I strongly suggest a second or third battery. Most importantly, I rec'd the camera and the 1GB SanDisk Ultra SD memory card. I inserted the card and assumed it was working. Upon using the camera for about 25 pictures I got a message saying internal memory was full. Trying to access the SD card via the menus gave me a "No memory card insterted error". The card works fine in other cameras, and in an external card reader. I called Kodak, who stopped just short of asking for my first born in exchange for them admitting that their camera was the problem. They informed me the camera would have to be sent in for repair or replacement AT MY EXPENSE. They said if it had to be replaced, it would be replaced with a refurbished unit. I of course told them that I refuse to pay shipping on their defective product, and would return it for another brand before doing so. They simply responded that it was my choice to do so. So I called Amazon. Let me just say that Amazon customer service was incredible and Kodak should take note. Kodak, you get two stars [...]
Has BNC connectors, not F connectors. Totally useless for TV. Has BNC connectors, not F connectors. Totally useless for TV.
It worked well for the price until it broke. People where able to hear me clearly and I could hear them. Unfortunately it broke after a couple months of use.
I thought I bought a new item,first of all it doesn't come with original box,no instruction.Are selling reburfished item don't mislead your customer.The reason why i bought it,it's because you advertised it's NEW...I'M FULLY DISSAPOINTED, I THOUGHT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY SIGMA 24-135, my sigma id BETTER IN MY HONEST OPINION....
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.
I used it once and it worked just fine. This product is not from Garmin. It looks like an overseas copy.
WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR: - Instead of buying many memory cards and/or lugging my laptop with me, I was hoping to offload my pictures quickly and continue to take more. My equipments include a Canon 20D (taking RAW) and a SanDisk Ultra II 2GB CF card. I wanted to be able to do this during a long day of wedding events and also on a week long vacation. Since I am not a professional photographer and do not have a profession budget, I couldn't really afford the Epson P-2000 that everyone loves for this application...WHAT I GOT: I got the Flash-HD's enclosure version for about $50 and supplied my own fast and reliable 30GB drive. A good deal that's hard to beat, I thought.SETUP AND USAGE: The unit has no bells and whistles to speak of, It's hard to be confused about it. I am an IT person. Installing the harddrive was straight forward. If your own drive is not already FAT32 formatted, you'll need your own USB/drive connector to format it before you can use it in the unit. This unit does not boot if the drive is not already FAT32. Once it's set up, you simply plug the memory card in, push a couple of buttons, off it copies. No fuss.BUILD: It's ok quality. I agree with the other review that the unit could be smaller. There is a dip/toggle switch that changes it betwen a USB drive and media card reader. That thing is unnecessarily tiny.SPEED: This is where it sucks big time. My 2GB card took 50 minutes to copy to the unit! I clocked this both with the power plugged in and when on battery power. It's SLOW and UNACCEPTABLE! No two ways about it. My hope of not having to buy another card again was basically killed right there.BATTERY: I downloaded the full 2GB, took a break for 1 hour, and then tried download a second time. The battery died in 15 minutes! This unit is a one-shot deal away from the outlet! That's just not going to cut it for me.USABILITY:1) There is no way of verifying the copy job,2) There is no way of seeing how much room is left,3) When the job fails (dead battery), you are stuck not knowing how much has been transferred and therefore how much you can delete from your card!FINAL ANALYSIS: It's light and cute and inexpensive. If you are only using it at the end of the day while on the road when power and time is no factor, I guess you can't beat this deal. But if you are hoping to use it as part of day of shooting, this puppy is going to be the critical path that stops your day DEAD!!!You do get what you paid for with this one. Photography is not a cheap hobby. Sometimes one just has to face the truth and suck it up. I am returning mine. When I have enough cash someday, I am getting the Epson P-2000....
In the market for a camera upgrade from My Kodak Easyshare 2mp, I really thought that I had lucked out with this camera. My husband purchased this for me, because he knew I wanted a 5mp camera, and a new MP3 player as well. Two in one! Um, not so good. I can say this, the design is awesome looking and the LCD is very clear, which is why I gave it one star. It's pretty sleek looking and gets lots of comments on how cool it looks. Other than that, this camera is awful. It has very limited settings and the settings do not save once the camera is off, causing you to reset everytime. The quality and color is horrible no matter what the light. I have yet, out of hundreds of test pictures with multiple different setting changes and configurations, to take ONE decent picture with this camera. They are blurry, grainy when you use the zoom and too dark even in the brightest of rooms. The flash literally whites out the picture when in use, I mean a huge white spot in 85 percent of the picture. The MP three player works ok, but the file listing is horrible. You have to pretty much guess what song it is when scrolling. The video mode has the same problems as the pictures, and no mic on the phone means you have no sound on any video you take. Overall, I would say don't bother with this, beyond the coolness factor, it's a horrible waste of money. There are too many problems to list. I am on the way to return mine. My easyshare 2mp takes better, clearer pictures and video than this and it's over 2 years old. Don't buy this camera.
I bought this camera as a low cost security camera, I also tested its use as an eBay auction picture camera, and IM chat webcam.The software has the following problems:1) Drains system resources2) Frequently freezes3) Uses lower than advertised resolution and frame rate*4) Installs processes and services that run on startup that the software can't be used to disable**5) Lacks streaming video***Installing the software takes more than 30 minutes, and you are better off not using any of the CDs that come with the cam. Download the latest version of the software from the website, if you don't the update feature will make you download them and install them, save yourself the time and go to Creative's website yourself.The website is not very easy to navigate because there is no Live Cam Video IM Pro listed, there is "WebCam Live! Pro" and "Live! Cam Video IM," but no "Live! Cam Video IM Pro." This is one of the many support annoyances you will face with this cam.I suggest not installing the software and installing only the drivers that you download from the support website. The software has remote monitoring, motion detection, and some otherwise useful looking applications, the problem is I had the motion detection and remote monitoring hang on me during a 24hour test. I did not get the software to run for more than 12 hours continuously.The FX features are interesting (well about 3 of them are) such as the ghost, psychedelic, and fire. But they don't work very well because the face tracking is not very accurate if you have a forehead, glasses, or a mouth. I have all three, and I am fairly certain any reader seeing this has at least two of the three.*: While recording with the camera I captured 640x480 and my fps dropped to .53 at the moment I walked across the camera's field of vision. I was staging a burglary and this critical failure caused the video of my burglary (taking 3 boxes out of a basement) to not record my face. I warp across the field of vision as the fps fluctuates between .53 and 6 fps.If you use motion detection it takes a second or two to kick in and depending on how close the camera is to the subject (closer images get better resolution of the facial features) you subject may have walked past the camera before it begins to capture video. A security cam should not miss the subject and then deliver only blurry pictures of limbs.**: When you install the software you are not asked when it also installs StartFX and CTLCMgr, these programs insert themselves into startup. Calling tech support didn't help. They didn't know that the software did this, they were also unable to tell me how to disable the features (I used msconfig and manually disabled them). Software should not lack a menu option that disables startup processes. These slow down startup and waste resources when you are not running the camera. I also asked tech support to list the processes, but they failed this test, they were unable to 'research' the issue. They have no idea about their own software.***: You can get streaming video only through a third party website, Orb. Orb is not entirely free, and Creative does not stand behind it whatsoever. I was able to get Orb working and stream my camera over the internet for a short time before it crashed. Something about the Orb site bothers me, I feel they are collecting a bit too much personal information and that they are trying to sell you something. Also, Orb secure or whatever it is called on the box of the cam is not what you get. I kept looking for the red icon and special orb secure features only to find that orb 2.0 is what you get.Creative teamed up with Yahoo to bring you advertising in your box. Keep your eyes peeled during install so that you don't inadvertently infest your computer with annoying toolbars and adware.BUY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE FOR THIS CAMERA. The sooner you abandon Creative as anything but a hardware company with no real warranty, the sooner you can enjoy what this cam can do.The low light performance is so poor, even if you are 3 feet from the camera, that there is almost no point in using it. I have not explored if other software can help improve lowlight performance by using effects that more intelligently handle contrast (making gray scale noticeable to human eyes).If you use the software out of the box you better setup nice lighting, artificial lighting works well if it is evenly distributed and not too intense. Flip the lights on and off and the software responds slowly and poorly. You can enjoy the floundering attempts to capture images every time there is a change in lighting, this will only last for 1 to 5 seconds and then the camera will resume its poor quality performance in inadequate lighting.DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. The detector isn't that good, the software is abysmal, the USB cable is poorly shielded and suffers from interference. Adjusting the focus doesn't work, there is one focus and if you change it you make the image blurry, so you can play with degrading the image all you want but you can't make it better than the one size fits all. The lens also feels very cheap (wiggles in and out and rotates farther than intended) when you try to adjust it and it lacks fine control.If I find software that deals with these problems, or a method of insulating the cabling cheaply and efficiently, I will post them here later.
I've replied to this request three times. The product was returned to vendor and cc charges were reversed.
Had mine for about six weeks. I found it broken on the floor of my car one morning. When securing the unit , a significant amount of force is needed to turn the lever to adhere the suction cup to the glass. This amount of force is apparently to much for the main frame and over time.... device failure. The gps unit was not mounted at the time so no additional weight contributed to the mounting bracket failing. Seems like a weak design... until some manufacturing changes are made to make it stronger I can't say I would recommend this product.
i am continually disappointed by all of nike's headphones. not only do they sound horrible but they quickly short out. I've bought 3 now and each one will short out within a couple of months. plus they don't even come close to staying in my ears for any length of time. [...]Can anyone make a decent pair of workout headphones????
Let me start of by saying that I love the idea of this product and I love the screws and stuff that came in the product. But what is so poor about this product is that the package it came in was an awful idea. When I received the product, the jumpers had all been mixed into different sections because when you close the lid, there is a space between the lid and the walls of each section where they can then move about the container. So I then tried to get all of the jumpers out of the sections, but then I realized that the walls can just slide up. Then *everything* became mixed. Not fun, and not cool. I am now using empty baby food jars to store the screws and jumpers.
I installed this product into my Dell Dimension 8250 P4/2.4GHz machine. The results were disasterous. My machine became unstable. The ATI display driver randomly failed to load at startup, The Guide+ application didn't work. I changed my CMOS settings and edited the Registry to try to make it work. ATI's customer support web site gave little help. Their dial up support costs $2.45 a minute. I'm returning it.
This was my first crack at a Digital Camera. I read reviews and different articles rated this product well. None of the pics I took with this camera turned out well. There were white blotches on the photos and the pixels actually showed up as little squares on the photos. Luckily I bought the camera at Sears and they were really good about taking it back. Only good thing about the experience was Sears has me as a customer for good.
I purchased this product to play videos in a store setting. I opened it up, the screen was very nice and the pictures were clear. The MP3 worked well with clear speakers and a nice volume. Then the video... I am a Digital Film major so I know all about compression, codex, etc. I could not get one single video to play on this machine. I tried every video type listed on the box with several different resolutions. I called tech support 3 times and they knew nothing other than.. "use the lowest resolution possible." Which, if you know anything about video, doesn't even make sense. I could render a video at 2 pixels by 2 pixels that you wouldn't be able to see!Finally, they said they would transfer me to "advanced" tech support and that I would be receiving a call shortly. I waited on writing this review for over 3 weeks after that call and I still haven't heard back from Coby. I KNEW they were just blowing me off. I will NEVER purchase another Coby product. Don't expect much support. On the plus side, I finally got a video to "play." It showed only the first frame and took up about 1/4 of the screen. It then froze and locked up the frame until I shut it off. It now makes a lovely paper weight.
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.
I concur with the other reviews. These speakers are just ok. I would never have purchased them if they were going on my desk at home. However that being said, they are perfect for work. They are cheap and they at least work well enough to listen to music.The feedback/buzzing can be annoying at times, but on the plus side, I know when my cell phone is about to ring.If you are considering these for any other reason, spend more money on them and get a better pair.
Spend the extra money and get a more expensive arm band. The material is cheap, esp. the plastic cover. It is difficult to fit the i-pod in the armband period; forget about it if you have it in a case. Despite putting it on so tight it hurt my arm, the armband STILL managed to wind it's way down my arm. Do not buy this product unless you want a cheap temporary solution.
1. Setup was a pain. It's connected to my router, but, got a wrong IP address which seemed to have been known for a while per the website of the manufacturer.(why don't they do something about it!).2. Technical support is useless. I talked to a couple of folks in Philipines(nothing personal to the country), but, they're just interested in log in collecting my personal information without providing any value-added technical solutions. Typical cheap call center. I felt like talking to a wall and listened to a recorded information.3. The range and the speed are not good at all!!!4. I don't recommend at all.
I bought a 250 GB drive about a year 1 1/2 ago. It ran ok until one day the drive started making noise and stopped working the next day. I contacted AcomData but they never returned by emails. Took the drive to have the data extracted. The data recover company said the drive is formatted in a strange way. Said it would cost $1250 to recover the data if they are able to do it at all.AcomData sucks. Buy at your own risk.
This drive appeared to be a very good buy until I bought it. It is very sleek, looks cool, and has USB 2.0/eSata/Firewire 400 interfaces. If only all 3 interfaces worked, it would be a great drive and buy. However, I worked for over a week trying to get the eSata interface to work properly. The drive was recognized and accessible through eSata, but when copying data TO the drive, it was only getting around 10KB throughput and would usually hang and fail to copy the data. I soon discovered that I had the same problem with the Firewire interface. Copying data FROM the drive was working fine. The USB interface was also working fine. Also, all three interfaces are not available at the same time without switching the interface element. One element has 1-USB and 1-eSata port while the second element has two Firewire 400 ports. So, the element must be changed to switch between Firewire and any other interface. In the end, I purchased a WD eSata/USB My Book drive and it is working flawlessly.
I just purchased this item and even though Amazons website says there is a warranty, I just got off the phone with amazon customer service and they confirm these are refurbrished units and were going to update the website to indicate that there is in fact no warranty provided.
This product is not worth it. It doesn't come in packaging and is probably not authentic. Mine will not work at all in any of my devices. The problem is that they will not refund shipping and that is what the majority of the cost is on this. Buy this product at a store. It will be a better buy in the end.
I ordered a Samsung 23" LCD TV through Amazon. Samsung uses a 200/200 Mount not the 75/100 Mount that comes with this product. I followed the rather weak directions and mounted the unit to my wall only to find out the TV mount does not fit my TV. I now have two large wholes in my wall. Lastly, Monster's customer service does not answer the phone on Saturdays even though their voice message does not exclude any day of the week for service hours.I am glad, I ordered it from Amazon, because the return is easy.
I bought this because I work in a cubicle with a busy passageway behind me. I wanted something that would prevent people behind me from seeing what is on my screen. This product failed. It does nothing to obscure the view from behind. In fact, it cuts glare so it actually gave the people passing behind me a clearer view of my screen! I returned mine.
I've been buying these for a while and have quite a few of them which is unfortunate for me but offers the benefit of some longer term insight and perhaps will allow me to steer others away from this. While at first glance they might appear to work without any issues over the long haul mysterious issues and lack of fixes for what seem like firmware issues prevents me from recommending this.First, if you try configuring these across a WAN, when they pickup an address via DHCP they will not be visible across the WAN at all. It doesn't appear that it properly uses the default gateway until a manually assigned address is made. This can be done easily through the web interface from a local device. Getting an initial address from DHCP does simplify the config via web browser however which is what prevents it from getting 1-star.Secondly, it apparently, with UPnP configured, continues to grab a DHCP address even if an address is manually assigned. I don't care for this but you can disable UPnP to prevent this.Third, you CANNOT reset this to factory defaults or fix a botched config. This is unforgivable. I've had instances where this box is mixed up with another and both were configured already and you can't just reset and start over.Finally, mysterious issues appear when printing across a WAN. It'll accept jobs but won't print them. I've not been able to resolve this and it has only recently cropped up on a regular basis. I've had this issue in the past but only sporadically but new routers and network gear has seemed to bring this issue to the forefront.I'd recommend TRENDnet 1-Port Parallel Print Server TE100-P1P as an alternative. I've placed a few of these into situations that were problems with these DLINK units and the problems have all gone away. The TrendNet however doesn't self-configure via DHCP which is unfortunate. The Trendnet unit is less expensive too.Keep in mind that these and other parallel boxes are ancient by today's standards. Firmware updates are non-existent and most have firmware dated from 2003 or 2005.
These Headphones started out really great and I really appreciate quite a few things about them but ultimately the flaws outweighed the benefits.Here is an easy breakdown:Cons:- Really cheesy build quality, nothing on these headphones could last and that is saying a lot considering they never left my work desk to come on the road with me!- The pads that came with the headphones were the first to go, they deteriorated leaving little black clumps of foam all inside my ear, on my desk and in my clothes. I eventually bought a SR-80 replacement pads that fit perfectly and were less prone to deterioration (and much more comfortable).- On the topic of comfort, these things were incredibly uncomfortable, especially after wearing them for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ouch, my poor ears!- Having the ear cups rotate 360 degrees is not a feature, it is a flaw. The final nail in the coffin, the thing that ultimately killed these headphones was the fraying of the wires from letting the ear pieces rotate infinitely in one direction. I would often just grab them off my desk and not pay attention to see if each individual ear piece had rotated. The rubber outer sheath ripped first, then the red & blue wires eventually just broke off. I would have replaced the wires but gaining access to the earpiece is next to impossible so I am not going to even bother.Pros:- I like the way they look- The sound quality is really great- Length of the wire is really nice, quite long!- Doesn't pinch my headI would suggest looking elsewhere or upgrading to a more expensive and better built pair of Grados
Product did not work and wrote a review that item was defective. Customer service stepped up and immediately responded by phone and email on how to return the item. Got my money back in less than a week. So, item sucks, but customer service is excellent!
Pros:-Good, solid keyboard that types well-Wrist rest has a nice feel-The My Favorites Buttons are super useful and easy to use (the star button under them brings up the menu for customization)-Media center works with mp3 player, even if mp3 player isn't the active window.-Aside from random windows popping up about connectivity issues when the connectivity is absolutely fine, I haven't personally experienced Connectivity issues. My sister, however, also has this set and it whines at her all the time.Cons:-Wrist rest is a strange spongey material. Being a germaphobe, I wonder how I will ever clean it.-Write rest is not detachable.-Wrist rest, at about 2 month's usage, is developing stains from hands (and I wash my hands every half an hour roughly)-One section of the space bar is getting worn out (the matte finish is getting rubbed off and is shiney. This is immediately noticable and is absolutely disguisting.-The f-lock function is retarded in that you can't figure out if it's actually locked or not.However, my worst complaint is:-I absolutely loathe the mouse. Thank goodness I use the logitech marble mouse as my main peripheral, or else the mouse that comes with this desktop would have driven me insane.-It doesn't click when you want it to, even though it responds perfectly well to movement. I end up having to click up to 7 times just to get it to respond.-The mouse feels really cheap, and you have to press just the right way in order to get the keys to click.-There are only 2 buttons on the mouse.-The mouse software that comes with this package is NOT compatible with the software that my Logitech marble mouse uses.-Without hte software, the side scrolling function of the mouse doesn't work.-The mouse does not have an on/off button which is present on other mice. This is annoying, because not only does it drain batteries but if the mouse starts moving the curser obviously follows. So I end up having to remove the batteries and putting them back in every time I want to use the mouse.-That, and it feels unbalanced in weight when you pick it up b/c of the batteries.In summary, I love the way the keyboard works, but I'm really worried about the hygenic side of the faux-leather material. The mouse needs to go. It just feels light and cheap. The Logitech marble mouse I'm using (and which I purchased for much less than the mouse is valued) feels by far more solid and is indeed more functional. I'm taking this desktop set back. And going to Logitech. I've had previous experiences with Microsoft being less than acceptable, and I'm going to avoid its products like the plauge from now on.I hope this helped.
Had it running for a short time with not much luck. 802.11g has the same interference problems as 802.11b, as it will fight cordless phones, etc. I had the WAP in one room and the PC in the other. Connections would take a long time and would fail periodically. The fastest speed it would connect at, only two rooms away was 24Meg. Sometimes it would connect at 36Meg but quickly drop back down, sometimes to 10Meg. Someone around my house is running an unsecured WLAN as the card in my PC would get a week signal and pick up in IP address from somewhere else. Oops. I had to configure the PC end to look for my network only. If you follow Linksys's instructions, it will us the default configuration, which is wide open, and leave your network assessable to anyone around you. I soon tired of messing with it and got an RMA and shipped it back. I'll wait for 802.11a's prices to come down or see what new wireless protocol comes out next week.
Move on to something else. Midway NEVER fulfilled my order... even after waiting more than a MONTH. I was really looking forward to the speakers too.Caveat emptor.PS: The speakers themselves reviewed great... check "testfreaks" online. Just get them somewhere else.
Clunky and slow yet sounds great. Oops, died after two weeks and would not give back the CD inside.
This subwoofer is ok. It distorts a lot when you crank up the volume. That's what happens when you pay $50 for a subwoofer.
I have an old Sony camcorder, the DCR PC115 and bought this cable because my new iMac does not have a firewire 400 input. It only has a firewire 800 input. After connecting the camcorder to the iMac I opened iMovie and tried to upload video from the camcorder. I found, to my disappointement, that the signal was not being sent.Good thing I had also purchased the Sonnet firewire 400 to 800 adapter. I connected the Sonnet adapter to the original cable that came with the camera and the signal reached the computer with no problem.I'll keep this Belkin firewire 800 cable for possible use with a future video camera... although the newer camera's use SD memory cards, right? So, it looks like I wasted my money on this cable :(
I just GLADLY replaced this printer. This was not a good all-in-one printer experience for my husband and I. The plastic parts were cheap and broke easily. After a few months, the printer display said that there was a paper jam, and never stopped saying there was a printer jam for a year, and there was not. This rendered the faxing function useless.Don't buy this printer. It isn't good. There are many other solid all-in-one printers on the market that outshine this cheaply made machine.
Just bought 2 3M privacy filters online for my MacBook and 22" monitor. I assumed the 3M brand would guarantee a great product, but these filters are HUGE let down! I got the 15" mainly for privacy when I'm on a plane viewing company-sensitive data. But I tested the filter in the office for viewing angle, and unfortunately you can still clearly read the info on the laptop from either side-angle. All it really does is darken the screen a few shades. A total bummer! This product is totally worthless. I'd suggest visiting a local office supply store and comparing several privacy filters FIRST (like Sony, Fellowes, HP, Kantek, Kensington and Targus) - for viewing angle!!! - before buying one. BTW, if you know which one has the tightest viewing angle - please let me know.
The Ipod connection does not work on my Ipod touch 3rd generation 32gig. When attached it says: "Charging not supported with this accessory!" What else would this accessory be used for with an Ipod? The 12 volt plug on the side of the cord does work to power the belkin FM transmitter.
I purchased this device because of the advertised Cypress Tetra Hub chip.The product that arrived has an (inferior) NEC hub chip.Why is the NEC chip inferior?- It only has a single Transaction Translator. This means that the hub will only go as fast as the *slowest* device connected to it.- It only supports ganged power switching. This means that you cant send a command to the hub to power off one port at a time.I guess IOGear decided to change the product without changing the model number.Gory, Nerdy details:Bus 005 Device 022: ID 0409:005a NEC Corp. HighSpeed HubDevice Descriptor:bLength 18bDescriptorType 1bcdUSB 2.00bDeviceClass 9 HubbDeviceSubClass 0 UnusedbDeviceProtocol 1 Single TTbMaxPacketSize0 64idVendor 0x0409 NEC Corp.idProduct 0x005a HighSpeed HubbcdDevice 1.00iManufacturer 0iProduct 0iSerial 0bNumConfigurations 1Configuration Descriptor:bLength 9bDescriptorType 2wTotalLength 25bNumInterfaces 1bConfigurationValue 1iConfiguration 0bmAttributes 0xe0Self PoweredRemote WakeupMaxPower 100mAInterface Descriptor:bLength 9bDescriptorType 4bInterfaceNumber 0bAlternateSetting 0bNumEndpoints 1bInterfaceClass 9 HubbInterfaceSubClass 0 UnusedbInterfaceProtocol 0 Full speed (or root) hubiInterface 0Endpoint Descriptor:bLength 7bDescriptorType 5bEndpointAddress 0x81 EP 1 INbmAttributes 3Transfer Type InterruptSynch Type NoneUsage Type DatawMaxPacketSize 0x0001 1x 1 bytesbInterval 12Hub Descriptor:bLength 9bDescriptorType 41nNbrPorts 4wHubCharacteristic 0x00a0Ganged power switchingGanged overcurrent protectionTT think time 16 FS bitsPort indicatorsbPwrOn2PwrGood 0 * 2 milli secondsbHubContrCurrent 100 milli AmpereDeviceRemovable 0x00PortPwrCtrlMask 0xffHub Port Status:Port 1: 0000.0100 powerPort 2: 0000.0100 powerPort 3: 0000.0100 powerPort 4: 0000.0100 powerDevice Qualifier (for other device speed):bLength 10bDescriptorType 6bcdUSB 2.00bDeviceClass 9 HubbDeviceSubClass 0 UnusedbDeviceProtocol 0 Full speed (or root) hubbMaxPacketSize0 64bNumConfigurations 1Device Status: 0x0001Self Powered
I bought this DVD player because of the super-low price. But, alas, better to have expensive and functional than [inexpensive] and dead. This player lasted--lemme check--25 minutes. It froze in the middle of a movie then simply refused to read any DVD after that...
The site advertises that you can &quot;Make Your Own Movie&quot;, but what good is a movie without the sound? The device only inputs video through it's S-Video and RCA inputs. It's good because of it's small size and adaquate framerate, but because of it's lack of sound, I'm only giving it 2 stars.
This product was in a old box and it had a tag on it from the goodwill for 6.99 and I paid a lot more then that. this was totally stupid.I have ordered a lot of things on line.I do not think i will in the future
This is the worst HP printer ever. It takes hours aligning and realigning itself, what I call, ruminating, before you can print something. A really nightmare. Sometimes you can take 10 minutes to start printing a CD, before the printer is ruminating or because it blocks and you have to turn it off.When it prints, the quality is OK. But if you don't have hours to waste waiting for a printer to print, run away from this piece of crap. I regret every minute buying this printer.
They may not have the warm, rich sound quality of the HD-555's, but they are much clearer & more detailed. The problem is with the fit. I understand these are DJ headphones, but these are much tighter (& heavier) than you'd expect. Even at low volumes, using these for as little as 20-30 minutes is enough to give someone a headache. Good sound at a good price; if you have a head the size of a softball, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these.
Cables ordered from 1D4US are NOT Cables to Go cables, they are Cable Master cables.Cables to Go cables are 5 star cables, Cable Master cables are an unknown to me... Currently using them, but prefer the peace of mind that comes with Cables to Go which is why I ordered these.Amazon needs to work on ensuring third party sellers are actually selling what they claim to be.Cable Master are a noticeably lower quality than Cables to Go. Hopefully they will serve me well, but I must give this 1 star because of the deception and incorrect received item. Price was too low to go through the effort of returning, which is most likely the goal of 1D4US.
This mouse brought nothing but trouble. For one it has terrible battery life, however it's easy enough to plug it into the computer and recharge (you can still use it as it is charging). Also, it disconnects after about 10 seconds of not using it. You have to shake it and it connects in about a second or two. I know that doesn't sound bad, but it gets annoying. My dad got one too. His came as a Gateway mouse (nice, right?) and now appears broken after a month of use. On the up side, it was cheap.
Do not buy a Palm device if you expect it to work with 64 bit Windows of any sort and you need USB sync. See their own forums, they do not support it and will not say when they will.
Overall the laptop works fine but after several months of use it started powering off randomly. I suspect this is due to the fact that the laptop gets extremely hot when in use. It took four calls to HP support to actually get a service ticket logged (each agent said they were doing this but never did). I finally was able to ship the unit to HP for repair, three weeks after logging the first service call I receive a still broken laptop back from HP. They where suppose to replace the hard drive and motherboard, instead the service notes say they reloaded the OS? The hard drive still fails diagnostics and it has no OS loaded on it? I think with their new found popularity HP is having big problems keeping the customer service side up to an acceptable level. You may want to look at another vendor.
This is my first time writing a review. Let me only mention some facts.(1) The last firmware update is more than 1 year old (April'07). It is full of bugs, in particular, the unit- repeatedly skips same portions of an audio CDs during playback,- cannot play through streaming some of the formats that are claimed as "supported".These (and some other) issues were acknowledged as "problems we are working on" by their stuff, about 1 year ago (right after that last buggy firmware version had been out). Nothing has happened.(2) The DVD drive they use is noisy and unreliable, which "adds" to the firmware problems. People say that in the beginning the factory was using a better drive, what they switched to is one of the cheapest existing DVD readers.(3) Their user forum was full of negative feedback, according to the product quality. Finally, about 1 month ago, they removed the forum from their web site. All the links are still there, but if you try to follow them you get "page doesn't exist".(4) Support is not responding at all, roughly since the end of 2007.That said, decide for yourself :-)
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)
If you live in an area with relatively few FM stations, this transmitter would be great. If I stay in one place, I can find a station and the reception is great -- comparable to the megawatt radio stations.I bought this device to be able to play my iPod through my stereo in my car when I commute (50 miles across greater Los Angeles area). Unfortunately, there isn't an appropriate station that isn't overridden throughout the entire drive.Luckily, for cities with fewer stations, there is a utility that Griffin provides that will tell you what station(s) you should use, based on your metropolis. Unfortunately, both stations listed for LA are in use somewhere along my drive, making this device useless for my purposes.
This printer jams on me all the time. HP should feel ashamed of itself for selling it!
This device is awful. The picture quality is pretty grainy, and the software included is just about useless. It appears some reviewers had more luck than others with this keychain. I had a lot of problems getting the photos to upload to the keychain. I outlined the steps I used to get it to work. For me, on Windows XP using the provided Windows software, that was the only way I could get the uploads to work.The PhotoViewer Desktop software has horrible navigation. The menus are very confusing and the phrases used haven't been grammar checked. "Upload completely!" for "Upload complete", for example. "Upload completely!" makes me think they want me to do something additional to ensure that the photos get "uploaded completely!" It makes it very difficult to do what should be very simple. About 1 hour of quality control on Coby's part could have made this process much easier and more intuitive.For two days, the upload to the keychain kept failing. The only message on the computer screen was "Upload failed". Nothing more, no explanation, etc.I eventually figured out that the upload is three separate processes:1) select the pictures you want to load from your hard drive2) move those to a "staging" location (again in the desktop software)3) upload to keychainIf you don't do each of these things, it doesn't work.*******STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR GETTING THE UPLOAD TO WORK:******1) load the PhotoViewer Desktop software off the CD BEFORE connecting the keychain. If the software will not load onto your computer, try selecting the "remove" option when you put in the CD, and attempt to reload the software.2) Connect the keychain. When you connect it, you should get two menu choices "USB Charge" and "USB Upload". Select "USB Upload".BEWARE: If you try to start the photoviewer program without connecting the keychain, you get the message "Can't find any photoviewer, or another program owns it. The program will exit!". Once again, horrible grammar. What this apparently means is that you have not connected the keychain to the computer via the mini-USB link. Therefore, the software will not start. Digital camera companies resolved such issues about 10 years ago.SUGGESTION: You may have to charge the keychain overnight (at least 4 hours) first, close the software on your computer, reconnect the keychain, select "USB Upload", and then launch the software for all of this to work. I know that is a mouthful, but try it exactly that way, and it worked.3) Once your keychain is charged, the PhotoViewer Desktop software is loaded, launch the PhotoViewer software. It should start.BASICS ON NAVIGATION OF DESKTOP SOFTWARE: The left half of the software screen is where you select pictures from your desktop and upload them to the PhotoViewer software (not to your keychain!). The right half of the software screen is where you select the pictures from the left side that you want to "stage" for your keychain (again, it does NOT upload to your keychain, although the menu messages imply otherwise).4) Select the photos you want to move to the software using the the yellow folder button that is called "Select images from disk". Select the pictures you want. You can hold down the shift or control key to select multiple pictures (Shift, click on the first picture, click on the last picture, or control, and click on only the pictures you want)These are "loaded" on the left half of the screen.5) Click on the "Add selected images to device" button (it is on the left side of the screen). BEWARE: This does not mean the pictures are being added to your device. It actually means that it is "copying" the pictures to the right side of the screen, from where you will eventually be able to upload them to your keychain.6) IMPORTANT: Save the album to your hard drive by clicking on the "Save images to local disk" button. Save the pictures to a new folder (I called it keychain pictures). It will not remove them from your original locations. The pictures did not upload for me if I did not do this. Once you save them, they are converted to BMP files.7) Close the PhotoViewer Desktop software.8) Disconnect and reconnect the keychain again. Select "USB Upload" from the two menu choices.9) Start the PhotoViewer Desktop software again. Open the pictures from the recent location where you saved them. (again you can use the shift key to "select all" the pictures - click on the first picture in the folder, hold down the shift key, click on the last picture in the folder).10) Again, Click on the "Add selected images to device" button (it is on the left side of the screen). When you close and open the desktop software, it does not save where you were before. AGAIN, BEWARE: This does not mean the pictures are being added to your device. It actually means that it is "copying" the pictures to the right side of the screen, from where you will eventually be able to upload them to your keychain.11) NOW, FINALLY, Click on the "Download images" button on the far right side at the top of the right side of the screen. It should finally start the upload. Again, horrible grammar. "Download images" actually means "upload images to keychain".12) You will get the message "Upload completely!". This means the upload to your keychain is done.13) Unplug the keychain from the USB. The pictures should start to scroll automatically. If you want to adjust menu settings, click on the top middle button on the key chain.I know this is a lot, but when I did this, it worked for me repeatedly and I was able to load up 3 different keychains. I wouldn't buy these again, that being said. These were a gift.
I bought this battery and it only powered my laptop for just a little over one hour so I returned it and got my money back and bought a Novuscell brand external laptop battery from The Battery Geeks website which powers my laptop for over 7 hours per charge and also charges my iPad and iPhone.
I bought these 2.1 speakers a little more than 2 years ago to replace a 4.1 set of Klipsch speakers that the front speakers stopped working.I never opened the subwoofer to see what burnt and purchased the 2.1 version. The 2.1 speakers are hooked up to a computer used for ripping and sharing music with my media computers around the house.Since I have a media computer on every Tv in the house I really don't use the computer with the Klipsch speakers anymore and leave them powered off. I started up the speakers this week because I needed to rip and add some new music to the shared music folder and heard a high pitched sound from my left speaker than a pop coming from the subwoofer. I opened up the subwoofer and noticed one of the boards (I am guessing the amplifier for the left speaker) was burnt.I also notice the power supply spacer was not even insert onto the bolt before tighting.The worst part of this is the left speaker midrange driver is also burnt!This is the last set of Klipsch promedia speakers for me. I will not buy anything with a amp in it made by Klipsch again. For my HT I have a RF-83 Home Theater System without Klipsch subwoofer and will never buy a Klipsch subwoofer to go with it.I have a definitive subwoofer( That I will be replacing)in the living room thats never shutoff and still works like it did over 10 years ago. I think I will buy another definitive subwoofer.I do admit the promedia speakers sounded great when they worked, but the quality of the amps are junk. I do not recommend buying these speakers unless you think 2 years life is good enough for the money spent.
We received the TV and DVD Player as a gift for our daughter. At first it was great but after a few months, the dvd player stopped working. You just hear the disc spinning inside and nothing else happens. This does not appear to be a case of a few people getting lemons. The quality of this product is very poor and unreliable. Not worth the money, no matter how cute.
I have a4 computer network in my office, assembled by an IT team I payed over $10,000.00 in consulting fees to organize. I need equipment that works. I have no time to be fiddling with a toy. This card has been a disaster. From the moment it was installed, it started blue screening with stop errors related to the drivers. Calls to support did not help. Even Netgear doesnt know why this card doesn't work . I have downloaded new drivers, Quadrupled the RAM to 2 Gigs, and hired a network technician to fix it. It routinely causes a stop error, and all data is lost. This slows down my business. Do yourself a favor and dont buy this.
Because I cannot rewrite a review for Kelly, because she asked me to take the last one down, I will write the review here. I bought this computer in August and the hard drive has already died and the computer is completely unusable. I am very disappointed with Amazon for not letting me write a review on this seller, because people should know what sort of lousy, unreliable products she is selling. If I could give this 0 stars, I would! So unhappy. What a waste of over $200.
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.
Does not work at all for Window 7, just like an earlier review stated (currently using an Alienware M11x laptop)I had an older laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad) running Windows XP, and for this computer, it would read CD's about 20-30% of the time. The rest of the CD's, the Targus would make some initial noise, then stop. Tried unplugging and replugging the Targus with the same results. Often times, I'd have to go to a computer at work to extract files off a CD, then load them onto a flash drive and use the flash drive to download files onto my computer, thanks to the Targus' failure to read CD's. If I was trying to download a program, then I'd be out of luck. I can't think of any other piece of hardware that has been so agonizingly frustrating as this one.
Microtek is absolutely, without a doubt, the worst company I've ever dealt with. Their products are brittle peices of junk that likely won't even work straight out of the box, and if they don't, you are absolutely screwed - their customer service is perfectly worthless. Do not get this scanner, do not get anything that they have done. How in the world they stay in business is a marvel - they are utter and total crap.If I could give this product or better yet, the company as a whole a rating less than 1 star - hell, less than 0 stars, I would gladly.
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.
I made the mistake of buying a DWL-520 card and the DWL-514 router. Huge error. The card drops connections frequently and tech support has been unable to correct the problem. Check the internet -- I am far from the only one to have experienced this same problem. I am currently trying to get my money back. Run!
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've compared the item to the exact same model in store and they are visually different (logo wise). They cost also They also did not work within 2 days of use. I'm returning these for a full refund.
I was looking for an inexpensive player and came across this one. The reviews looked promising and so i took the bate. Firstly the display is too bright, they should be a way to dim this. This can be very distracting when driving at night. 2 out of every 3 Cds i put in would give me the infamous "error-01". This is very frustrating. My compilations of mp3's would not play. Again that freaking "error-01". To get decent level of sound out of this unit would require an amplifier......... again..."error-01"
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.
This nice looking unit worked fine at first. Over time it has developed a nasty habit of requiring a reboot (unplug to power down...there is no on/off switch) due to lost wireless connection with my laptop (a couple times per day now). My unit is either going in for a refund or it will be thrown against a wall in frustration. I expected more from Netgear. Maybe these units are built and priced now to be disposable...like inkjet printers.
This device does not give any wheres near the double the range in my environment over a 801.11G product so I returned it.
Stay away... they keep falling out of your ears.
at first i too was impressed with the fast printing of this printer but less than a year after buying it i had to have the whole printer replaced. no matter how many times i cleaned the print heads there were white lines throughout the printing. so it was replaced and now only 5 months later i have the same problem as well as the fact it is rejecting ink. the first two cartridges that this happened with i thought it was the cartridge but 36 dollars later for ink, i figured out the printer is messed up AGAIN. most of the time i've had it, the printer prints fair to poor. you have to clean the print heads all the time and alot of times which wastes money. i never know, no matter how much i clean the print heads, if when i hit print the page is going to be ok or be a mess. i am afraid to use nice paper as i don't want piles of misprinted expensive paper. and i so do not love that because my printer is rejecting color inks i can't even print black and white. the genius engineer who thought that one up should be shot. please stay away from this printer, and in my opinion, epson. this is the 2nd epson printer i have had and the first was a problem too. spare yourself the grief i have had...i am off to take it to repair again since i spent money on the warranty. i suspect kicking it down the stairs would be more productive.
Product does what its supposed to BUT the picture is VERY deceptive. The form factor is 20x worse in real life. It doubles the bulk of the laptop and adds thickness only to the back of the laptop making the whole thing ugly and awkward. I returned mine the same day.If I wanted a VCR, I would buy a VCR.
Received hp cradle(to recharge & update pocketpc) on a timely basis. When tried to "sync" with desk top computer, encountered trouble. Seems that MS ActiveSync does not recognize the device!!! After googling my problem, was referred to other users, -was given several work arounds. Still can not get device recognized by software. Only the recharging function is working.
Got this little pool for my kids, ages 5 & 7, who are just learning to swim. Everything seemed great the first couple of days. Then the inflatable ring sprung a leak. Yes, Intex includes a patch kit and instructions on how to repair (must be a very common problem), but now I have to drain this pool--all 1,400 gallons!--and get some soapy water and find the leak. The seam isn't accessible when the pool is filled, so this is going to be a MAJOR hassle, not to mention all the cost/waste of water and pool chemicals (chlorine tablets and 'shock' add up to $$), in addition to my TIME. Then I have to rinse the pool and refill it, which takes 3 hours. So far, I've just been adding air to the ring before we use it each time, and that means stringing out an extension cord and hooking up my small air pump that's usually used for a camping mattress. Big fun.This should be a fun product, but if the manufacturer doesn't make the product more durable than this, then they can keep it!! Please note, Intex specifically does NOT warranty the inflatable ring part of the pool. What does that tell you?
This is a great multi-function printer. The printing, faxing, and scanning all work great. The problem comes when you hook it up to the computer and install the Compaq provided software. The software is incredibly buggy, and neither compaq nor hp has taken the time to batch any of the bugs or offer new drivers.I would hold off on this product until they release improved driver support.NOTE: I'm running Windows2000, you may or may not have more luck in WinXP.
I wish I could give it less than one star. I bought this card for my IPAQ and it will not work. Have spent countless hours with what Linksys calls tech support and now they tell me I have to pay to return it. Keep shopping.
I had trouble getting the print server to talk to the router when ethernet was pulled.The USB ports are not fully functional and only support a limited number of printers.The solution is not to buy this print server!
I find that most of the prior criticisms are accurate. Most of the cool extras, the media sliders, the little screen, etc. are "gimmicks" that don't work properly and offer little functionality. The keyboard has a nice feel once you get used to it, but if you let it sit for more then 5 minutes, it must go into some kind of battery conservation mode and when you type something it repeats the first letter keyed. I have not been able to find and disable this "feature".The chief problem is the mouse. I simply have never had a Bluetooth Wireless device that really worked. The mouse inexplicitly hangs and stops working. This problem will continue for seconds or minutes at a time. Sometimes you must open the mouse software and fiddle with the connection settings. The mouse also is heavy and feels blocky in my hand. That's a personal preference though.The unit does look great however, and if you rank style over substance you might like it. If you are like me and are trying to get as much done in as little time as possible, having to stop and fiddle with something as simple as a mouse is unacceptable.Finally, be careful installing the included software. It includes a lot of unnecessary and undesirable media software which wants to run in the background, bog down your system, and continually try to direct you to Logitech pay sites.
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.
Sent mine back. Your need real copper wiring to get the best sound from your equipment. Copper Covered Aluminum does not do the job.
Plugged it in once. It never seemed to transmit. Plugged it in again and the display is completely dead.
Reading reviews of this battery before I bought it, I was assured I had the correct replacement Battery. If this was the correct one, it sure did not last long enough. What a waste. Very dissapointed, and am reminded sometimes you have to spend the money to get what you want. Buying off brands to save a little money did not pay off this time!I'm sure the waranty is up, 8 months and the product is worthless!
I bought this thinking it would work to extend the antenna on my my netgear WG311Twireless adapter. But it does not. The cable is Reverse-SMA female to Reverse-SMA female,and I need Reverse-SMA female to Reverse-SMA male. Now I need a double Reverse-SMA maleadapter, and I have searched the net and have concluded they do not exist. So I planto return this cable and buy the correct one -- it looks like StarTech makes one.I am very disappointed.
These Verbatim dvd-r do not work for me. I've used Sony and Maxell brands 16x dvd-r without out any problems before trying Verbatim and after.
Hi, i am writing this review in Guatemala but i live in california. I bought this thing for my nice here in guatemala and it did not work
This is a horrible product. Pieces began breaking on it before I even finished putting it together. Poorly made!
I chose this printer for the same rave reviews everyone else found online. However,the reviewers evidently didn't keep this all-in-one long enough to find it's faults.Yes it is a fairly good printer for the first year you own it. Seems after the warranty expires so does the printer. First comes the software update problems.After that there are feeder problems which require a printer expert to fix because no amount of adjusting will correct this problem on the 7210. The software is a constant battle with bugs and glitches in every new update. If you don't mind constantly reinstalling software,resending faxes by holding them just right,and reloading copies then buy this printer. It is for you. The software fax application that comes with this printer will not communicate with your computers from the printer if they are on a network you must know how to make it communicate by using hp's faulty software. To me, this is unacceptable especially for a small business relying on dependability in the fax, copy, and printer they choose. I advise going with the hp 7410. It is higher priced but well worth it since many of the most obvious glitches seem to have been worked out of it.
This player skips more easily than any other player I own--if you have scratches on your CDs, prepare to be very annoyed. The sound quality is poor and it doesn't go loud enough to be heard over most power tools. The charger is a slow charger, not as good as a standard Bosch quick charger. By default it enters "bosch sound" mode, which you have to turn off to get the sound to be halfway decent, every time you turn the unit on. When you insert a CD into the unit, you have to wait like 10 seconds before you can hit "play" while it reads this disk. There is no way to control the treble/bass except for a few equalization modes, none of which sound that good. This is all around a poor product.
I bought these speakers thinking that they would provide above average sound for playing MP3's, POD streaming, etc...These speakers sound like they have a wet towel sitting on top of them!! I'm currently trying to find an EQ download program to try and adjust them to something I can tolerate. I'm a Bose fan but I am very dissapointed...
Sony warns that this player may have difficulty with some CD-R and CD-RW disks, as well as with some CD writers. I happen to have burned quite a few disks with a QPS disk burner (on 3 different brands of CD-R) and none of them will work in this player without skipping a lot, MP3 disks and standard CD format. The funny thing is that the same burned disks that have standard CD tracks play perfectly well on the the Sony D-F200 and D-E350 portable players. Go figure. Anyways, try to demo one of these with the media that you use or buy from a place that is easy to return things without a restocking fee. Also, sound level is a little low, probably because Sony doesn't include their usual selectable volume limiter on this model.
This is my forth pair of Sennheiser Headphones. I get the same ones every time because I love how they sound so much. You can hear so much of the music that you never hear with any other headphones. You can't hear anything outside (so do not wear these if you're going for a bike ride, you will get hit by a car and not even know it). The sound is clear unlike other earbuds that get muffled and too bassy. There is a great distinction between the highs, the lows, and the mids of the sound. Couldn't ask for better sounding headphones.!!!!HOWEVER!!!!Like I said, this is my fourth pair of these, in the past 1 1/2 years. They break soooo easily. I am very careful with them too. The first pair I was a little careless because I didn't know how fragile they were. Every pair I got, I got more and more careful. My third pair broke just by walking around with them in my front pocket. They have broken in every spot possible over the 4 pairs I have had. They broke at the jack, at the earbud where it attaches to the speaker and the rubber wire that attaches to the jack. This last pair, I was so careful it became a burden! I had to think about where to keep them when I wasn't using them and sometimes I would even wear them around my neck in fear of ruining them in my pocket. Please don't go and think that I am just uncaring to my headphones, because you will buy these and just waste your money. I am full-time musician and music on-the-go is the most important thing to me. Take my word, keep searching.
I ordered this charger for my little brother's 3rd gen ipod nano and it wont fit. it's too big or not even made for the ipod. total waste dont buy
I was hesitant on purchasing this Amp300 after all the bad reviews but I have an Amp 100 that I have liked for 1yr now with no problems. After opening the Amp300 and hooking it up, no sound - DOA. I tried multiple inputs and phone call with Audio Source. It seems to me that Audio Source does not have any quality control and does not check their items before sending them out. Not good. I am returning this unit for a refund and will not try another Amp300 after this experience and considering all the other bad reviews. Seems there are a lot of bad units. Weird thing is Audio Source told me they fixed the problems with Amp300 before I purchased. I beg to differ.
firstly if this Amplifier gives you real 10d gain on a signal you are very lucky. My purpose for this item was to boost signal strenght on a fairy long cable run. Well all it did was add lots of visible interference not boosting anything but noise. Due to the cost of the item i just chucked it and chalked it up to a lesson learned. That lesson being you certainly get what you pay for :) or not!
Bought this as a replacement battery for my Canon camera in July 2011 (it's now November). Charged it maybe once, or at most twice and now it won't charge at all.
I recently bought a DB8 trying to get an improved signal over the cheap Walmart RCA antenna I bought a year ago. What a mistake I made. The Walmart antenna pulled in 18 channels, now I get 6. The DB8 is listed as multi directional, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The Walmart antenna was pointed between two cities about 60 miles away and worked reasonably well. I now have to point the DB8 at only one city to get any basic signal strength. I sofar am very unhappy with the DB8, however I will try to raise it, relocate it and a few other tricks before I go back to my Walmart cheepie. I would caution anyone buying this antenna.
It produces decent printouts WHEN it decides to print. I have to reload drivers on almost a monthly basis. If you rely on it as a first-line printer, you're begging for trouble.
I have enjoyed previous iHome products, but I am not happy about this one. I got this one because it was one of the only alarm clocks that had an aux/out port which is important for iPod touch users. The problem is that the alarm will use the iPod if it is plugged in and not the buzzer. The buzzer will go off if there is not iPod charging (good luck if you just wanted to charge your iPod overnight.) There is no way to tell it to always use the buzzer when you have an ipod on the charger. I will never buy a iHome product again because of this, I have wasted too much money on them.
Since I purchased this receiver it's been in the shop more than in my home. It worked fine for a few months than it started 'overloading' as soon as we turned it on. What exactly is 'overloading' no one can tell me - the instruction manual doesn't even use that term.It's been in service three times since September. I'm sending it back again this week. What part of 'it doesn't work, please fix it or replace it' doesn't Pioneer understand? The last excuse they gave me was I didn't connect the speakers correctly.Avoid this model like the plague.
When hooking to PC it worked a couple times and now doesnt work at all. Picture quality is terrible indoors unless there is ALOT of natural light. If you use the flash it is either too much light or not enough light. Pictures are blurry, whited out or orangey. Lots of features but that doesnt justify the cost when the picture quality is terrible.
There must be SOME system this mouse/keyboard works with, but it's not mine. I could not discern much of a relationship between the mouse movement and the cursor position on my monitor. The techs said I should move my wireless router 6' away from the USB Bluetooth connector. Okay. But that didn't help. Then they said I should move the mouse and keyboard at least a foot away from my flat panel monitor (ViewSonic). Okay, but cursor still wild. They said move the mouse 3 feet away from the monitor and put a white sheet of paper under it. Oh, THERE'S an ergonomically appropriate position for word processing. But hey, I gave it a whirl. Still the cursor ran wild, locked up, or just disappeared off the edge of the screen for minutes at a time. So the helpful folk at Logitech finally suggested I move the mouse and keyboard several hundred miles away from my flat panel monitor ... so back it goes. Pfffttttt.So who would be buying a bluetooth mouse/keyboard combo? You'd think it would be folks who love the latest, greatest gadgets. Oddly, Lotitech's target market appears to be folks with no LAN who have enormous CRT monitors that they can see from across the room where they're poised with mouse and keyboard in their laps. Go figure.
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.
the thing kept breaking on me after a week or so, then it completely stopped working shortly after. Thats what happens when you try to save a few bucks.
I bought this headphones following some reviews of other users, but it was definitelly a waste of money. If you want good headphones, go for the Bose ones.The quality in general of this, was really dissapointing, and sounds worse than the normal apple headphones.
I have purchased a few rio products over the past few years and have found them to be decent but not great quality. the anti-skip technology on their cd players has been completely atrocious, playing cd's or mp3-cd's i can barely walk around without skipping.but i would never recommend buying anything from this company because their customer service is the worst that i've ever seen. e-mailing them i get a form letter back saying to respond to it if my questions weren't answered, and every time i responded i got the exact same form letter back.800 numbers are non-existant and i was never able to reach any customer service or get any help with my problems with the product.overall ok product with the worst customer support ever.
I tried to run the automatic setup more than 5 times, no luck. I then used Windows to look for the wireless network and set it up that way. I cannot log onto the access point by entering it's IP address (192.168.1.245) into a browser window. It appears to work fine, has a long wireless range but I cannot setup the wireless security.
I was not impressed with this MP3 player at all. First of all, im not sure if mine was defective but it would only go 2-3 hours of playing time before the battery would flat out die. I tried upgrading the firmware or calibrating the battery beforehand. This brings me to the quality of the design, when I try and get to the battery compartment. You have to remove the entire back cover and then open this other flimsy door to get to the one AA battery. Try and squeeze the battery in the small space while so worried that the small plastic holders are going to break off. One you got that in, you have to carefully position the back cover to fit back on with the metal contacts in place. Whew.Goods:-Nice blue backlight-Small Light Design-Somewhat easy menu system.-Easy to copy songs using iTunes on mac [no experience with pc software]-Fast/Easy USB.Bads:-Cheap flimsy plastic case-Extremely short battery life-Hard to replace batteries [Afraid of breaking something while squeezing that AA in an extremely small plastic holder thing.-Horrible customer service when trying to get it fixed. They keep saying to flash the memory upgrade firmware I have done all that with no avail!-Doesnt use any traditional upgrade memory method [compact flash or smart media] It needs some kind of special backpack to strap on the back for only another 32MB of memory.In conclusion, I would not recommend the Rio 600, even though it was quite cheap. Spend about $20 more for a Creative Labs' Nomad IIc. It has double the memory and easy to expand.
The scanner and provided software was very dissappointing. The colors are very faded and did not provide any software to clean up the image manually. The printer worked adequately.
I purchased a LaCie NAS drive from [...] approximately 18 months ago. The product had several shortcomings including the inability to back-up files that did not meet its highly restrictive file name rules. This turned out to be nearly half of my files. The documentation with the product was terrible. Now, 18 months later, the drive ceases to function and LaCie refuses to repair it because:"Unfortunately, LaCie does not handle out-of-warranty repairs. It isusually not cost effective to repair electronics since the price for newdrives has come down and the capacity has increased".I can understand a response like this on a $99 product but not a $600 NAS. My advice: Don't buy LaCie!
This is to let people know that the power supply in the current version is only 2.5 amps rather than the 4 amps it used to be. Hence it no longer provides full power to all 7 ports at the usb spec of .5a per port.
I got my com switch hoping to finally be able to use my fax without a bunch of messing around. Not the case. The switch does not work as advertised. I spent hours trying different configurations with no luck. My business partner has the same switch and his works fine. The company no longer exists to support it. I don't know if my unit is defective or just a rip off. Dont waste your time and money like i did. I am out the ~$250 I spent.
I bought the Z22 to replace an M515. I guess the Palm software versions are incompatible because the handhelds will only sync with the version for the unit. Try loading the new version over the old - nothing works. Remove program, start over then retype all your information. Palm is no help.
I had to buy this MP3 player, in order to download text through the public library system in my hometown, as their system is not compatible with an Ipod.I much prefer the Ipod.The screen is very small; hard to read.This unit is hard to turn on; have to hold button for 5 seconds.It is reported to play for 10 hours; I am lucky if mine works for 2.The rewind goes to the complete beginning of the whole book not the section.Cost was about 80 dollars, a lot less than an Ipod, and you get what you pay for; I don't recommend it
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.
I purchased the WAP54g in tangent with the WPC54g Notebook adapter, also from Linksys. I was able to set up the access point in a matter of minutes in unsecured mode. After changing security settings in the access point I have had intermittent difficulty with maintaining connection. The access point stops responding requiring a hard reset and reprogramming. After several attempts to resolve the problem with Linksys they have stopped responding to support requests. I have installed more than 50 Linksys products in the last five years and this is the first disappointment I have with any Linksys product (also the first time I have ever used their tech support). With many comparable products by other companies offering similar performance, options, and price I would recommend shopping elsewhere for wireless networking.
I bought this and the ad said it was new and in the box. Well, it was used and essentially worn out. It was in the manufacturer's box, however. It was taped in the internal foil bag and the cardboard packaging around it was partially torn. I figured that someone probably bought the wrong one, returned it, and I bought the returned item. No such luck. It works, but has poor print quality -- prints too light, drum is scratched so there is toner "fogging" on printed sheets, spotting, etc. I'm not one to send things back -- because I don't want to waste my time or endure the hassle. Instead, I just never use the seller again and I recommend that others not use them either. This company was supposedly highly/well-rated and I bought the drum around September 2010. Maybe they have gotten worse sine the earlier ratings. Good luck.
I purchased this despite the negative comments because:- I wanted to see for myself; I thought if it was bad enough, Amazon would have stopped carrying it long ago.- It seemed &#34;cheap enough&#34; to try it out (I really should have known)- If it was too thin, I'd use it for a number of other low-voltage applications (under 15-ish VDC)Here are my findings:- Not copper as advertised (or implied); each strand is actually silver-colored metal (most likely aluminum) with a thin veil of copper-clad- Unsuitable for the project I purchased it for; copper specified- Mic'd out at just under (thinner than) AWG-8... but mine wasn't really a precise measurement- Can't/won't use it for other applications; copper and aluminum exhibit different expansion and contraction properties across the temperature range of my installations... especially at some current surges; I believe it will prove too brittle in the long run- This can potentially work for some non-electrical/non-functioning cosmetic decor, mock-up, or training aid, where you want something that looks like &#34;real&#34; wire, but you don't intend to apply any energy to it... at the fraction of the cost of &#34;real&#34; copper wire&#34;-Even though it looks pretty and might impress the 16-year-old (and his buddies who help install) his first over-priced stereo his first junker-mobile... it's garbage, as far as wire is concerned- I believe you will save nothing, and eventually incur nuisance, and re-work, by purchasing and using this wire
Though it says it's for MAC, it was clearly designed by PC thinking people. My first horror was to discover that it does NOT have a USB port for the mouse on the keyboard itself. As the MAC only has 3 USB ports, my hub is full and I don't need one more thing to plug into it.Secondly, it doesn't sit upright as shown. It adjusts awkwardly and sits flat. Beware also, Goldtouch's RMA form states: A 15% restocking fee will apply to unopened product. A 50% restocking fee will apply to openedproduct. I don't know how they expect you to know if you'll like it by looking at the box.Pass on this one.
I bought the DVPNS50P, which is a similar, if not the same, player. It worked well enough, until it stopped working, about two months after I bought it. Of course I bought the Sony, rather than a cheaper off-brand, thinking the thing frizting in two months would be less likely.So, what I'm writing about is the customer service: ridiculous. The unit qualified for "exchange" under the warranty. This means I had to bring it not to Best Buy, where I bought it, but to a UPS Store, and have it packed and shipped, at a supposed discount ($20!). Overnight service for me? Think again! So far, I've been waiting 17 days for the new unit.You would think Sony stood by their products, and that they could therefore afford to take better care of their customers when their products didn't work. This bargain basement customer service would seem to indicate Sony doesn't stand for reliability anymore!
I, too, purchased this MICR inkjet cartridge, but was delayed more than 30 days in installing it. It was completely unusable. The company has a 30 day "warranty" and did not respond to my request for assistance.MICR ink is reputed to not be an effective choice for check printing. Apparently the magnetic particles "settle."Stick to a laser MICR choice for printing your (blank) checks. If you must use an inkjet choice, install the cartridge immediately, and try to use it up. Do not expect to be able to store it.Also, do not expect to be able to print (blank) checks with non-MICR ink or toner. Some banks may allow it, but many, perhaps most, do not. Your checks may pass through more than one bank, so you will encounter problems. You can use any sort of ink or toner to fill out the check information, but not the routing/information line.
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.
The Bose Companion 2 Series II speakers are nice computer speakers to be sure, but if you are looking for a good speaker for music, look elsewhere. As is common with most Bose products, the bass fills the room with these speakers, even without a sub-woofer. However, the sound is muddy, and the treble levels are no where to be heard. The sound is lopsided. I put on my favorite record, and while the bass came flying out at me, I had to strain to hear the vocals, no matter how much I tweaked the bass and treble levels in iTunes and on my computer (levels can not be adjusted on the speakers themselves).My other concern with the speakers, which may effect musicians more than casual listeners, is the volume control. I am a professional saxophone player, and when I buy speakers, a feature that I need is the ability to turn the speakers up to a high volume without distortion. The Bose speakers would go only so high before a feature kicked in to keep the loudness from blowing out the speakers. In other words, when the volume peaked, the speakers would automatically turn down the music for the duration of that peaking. As a result, when playing along with a record, there was more or less a "wah-wah" effect on the music as a result of the volume being constantly adjusted. Not to forget that even at the highest volume, the treble levels were buried by the bass. This will effect any musicians trying to use these speakers for the same purpose, or any consumer that wants to rock out hard with the volume blasting.The Bose speakers are sleek and have solid construction, but those are unfortunately the only positives I can highlight. I had them out of the box less than two hours before I repackaged them and sent them back for a refund.
Bought this about 2 years ago at Best Buy because it was on sale for under $400 and it was brighter and more vivid than the other 24" monitors on display. Never had any problems with it and loved it while it worked. About a week ago it started hissing (like LCDs do right before they die) and now it will not turn on. Had I known my $400 investment would have not even lasted me two years, no way would I have bought it. $400 is certainly not an amount of money I can throw away every two years for a disposable monitor. This is unacceptable.I also have a Samsung 22" monitor that is on the same computer and it is 4 or 5 years with no problems.
This seems well made but had two problems:1. It requires a lot of clearance under the table so it can be properly clamped. It will work best with a simple table. Desks with features below the table top are a problem.2. I could not get it to adjust height. I think the unit I received was defective, but there were no decent instructions with the unit.
I bought these at full retail price ($99.99) in February 2007. They worked well for a little over three months, and then all of a sudden, from normal everyday use, the left earbud just stopped working. UGH!The noise cancellation worked well enough, particularly during my daily NYC subway commute. However, it was too easy to get the cords tangled. Plus, the triangular on-off switch/clip-on was at an awkward length for use with an iPod, on a treadmill or elliptical machine. (Also, it was easy to forget that noise cancellation was on, so I would wear down the battery frequently. It should have an auto shut-off feature.)In short, it does what it's supposed to do, but for the price, it should last a good couple of years. I do NOT recommend this product. Do a search for "earbuds" or "headphones" here on Amazon, sort by "Bestselling," and choose something else.
Wish I had read the reviews before I purchased this dud. The darn thing only lasted one month before it died.
I had great hopes for this product, but it absolutely refused to work on my computer (Systemax Dual Core 2GB Windows XP Professional).After much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth, I returned it.Some of the many reasons I like buying from Amazon: No-hassle return policy, free return shipping, and a speedy refund of my money.Five stars for Amazon, NO stars for the PVR660 (unfortunately "no stars" is not an option, so it's one star).
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.
OK Here it is it's smiple read the specs and it say you can see the cover flow for I-Pod on TV screen NOT!!!! So if you do not want to see the clover flow or album covers like on your I-Pod they this was made for you!
We bought our Samsung LN-T4665F 46" LCD HDTV in Jan 2008 and two years later started having problems starting the TV. When powered on, it clicks and the power light flashes for 3-5 minutes before the picture becomes available. I called Samsung support and they acknowledged that there is a problem and the TV requires service but stated that the TV is out of warrantee. I have read tons of comments from other people with the same issues, one person said the service would cost over $400.I understand that it has been over two years since we purchased the TV and that we are out of warrantee but I feel that Samsung has a clear issue with this model (maybe other models too) and should repair the defective TVs without charge.It really disappoints me that Samsung isn't addressing this issue. I will never buy another Samsung product.
Bought this video card some 3 months ago to replace the existing card on my Dell PC. The fan on the card started to make noise two weeks ago. The noise level got worse over time. Finally, it became unberable so I took it off my PC. Tried to contact the manufacturer without success. An inexpensive card but unreliable - avoid it.
the camera itself has excellent features , the pictures are fair in conparison with other cameras priced hundreds less (olympus d-450 zoom and others) but the best feature is easy downloads that can be e-mailed directly out.
Very very flat sounding. Even messing with the EQ in Winamp for 5 minutes I can't get them to sound "clean/clear".I'm promptly returning them, oh well.-editOMG!!! The Sennheiser EH-150 came in today that were going to replace the Labetcs. The EH-150 totally OWN compared to these Labtecs!!!! Amazon, please remove the Labtec Elite 835 from your line up, they are very, very, very, very, sub-par!
First time I used this item, I was very happy, it did a great job. I blushed ou the hairs and oiled the blades and put away. A couple weeks later when I went to use it again, the blades weren't moving, and I can't get anyone to replace or reimburse me. Don't waste your hard earned money on this product, look else where.
After 1 month of use the right ear went out. After that 2 weeks go by and the left goes out. They are not worth the price whatever you do dont buy these headphones they will break on you I promise.
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 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.
I wrote a good review of this machine for another site. I have had one for just three weeks, and it replaced a Magnavox which was so unreliable I took it back. I was impressed with the Apex although I agree with previous posters that it is more complicated to use than it should be. I put up with the fan, the lousy remote control and the clock dying with every little power blip, because the picture is really good and the ability to record DVD+RW is fantastic.Or it would be if the thing worked. Yesterday I pressed the power button (the machine was on standby) and the display vanished. The machine died, totally. Nothing. Nada. No power, no lights, no sound at all. I called Apex who told me they'd had a lot of trouble with this model (at least they are honest) and that they were soon releasing a better version. I took it back to the store and got a full refund.My advice - don't buy one. Another reviewer on this page had the same dead unit problem, and Apex confess it's not unusual. At least mine didn't have a disc inside when it fell over. I agree with the previous reviewer, the technology is still in its infancy and it would be better to wait a few months to buy something which is more reliable and probably cheaper. Seems other DVD Recorders are not much better, my Magnavox died and so did another reviewer's Philips. I have more sense than to go with the dying DVD-Ram or -R formats, Panasonic take note. People who buy those are going to end up like the Beta users - great system, no support.Felicia
I bought this thing last week and it said it would charge my ipod 4th generation but it doesn't! Also, the sound is very weak. I have it in my office and sometimes I have to crank it up to 15 just to hear it! I'm honestly thinking of taking this thing back.
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 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 item was defective and did NOT work when I got it. I plan to take it back to an actual store and HOPE they will exchange it. I am VERY VERY unhappy with Brook Stone and amazon at this moment. If I'm able to replace this item at the store and not have to send it back....I might shop at amazon again." They didn't have a "0" star rating.
This printer takes sooo much ink.the only feature that's great is the scanner, but it only scans if you have ink.
For the price, it couldn't be beat. BUT, in a few months, it started turning off. Turn it back on, and it blinked off. Next day worked fine, then started all over again. I checked all my settings and connections on my desktop. Wrote and called and emailed about this. The Dell people said it was the monitor, the Westinghouse people said it was the Dell.This is a never again review. A monitor should just WORK, regardless of the price!
This is a piece of crap. If you really love music and the way it sounds, this will horrify you.First of all, you can't use it without exporting the songs to iTunes -- which, if you know anything about iTunes, means it's impossible to get out of the program unless you burn it to CD first. I planned to record and then clean up my vinyl. To do that I will have to first convert each track from an MP3 to a wav file, burn it to a re-recordable CD, then pull it into a clean-up program, then reburn it.But the worst problem is that the LPs don't lie flat on the turntable because it's too small, causing the LPs to wobble and create an "off-center" sound -- in other words, "sour."If you love music as I do, you will be sorely disappointed in this joke of a turntable. My advice is to find one that's large enough to enable your LPs to lie flat.
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!
Agree with Etta Wildberry & R Bakel - Poor battery performance-replacement every 3 weeks or so - I have started using rechargeables and change the batteries every 2-3 weeks. The wireless mouse freezes often-If you check out the web, this is not a new problem and has been existing for at least a year - Apple has not done anything about it and Apple CSR do not have an answer!(Makes one wonder if some of these glowing reviews are written by Apple employees!)
This thing is not even stereo. It has only one speaker for monotone sound. Also, no bass what-so-ever.
The most poorly made thing I have seen in my life. The on off switch worked one time, once! The fans hardly move any air and still they were noisy, making tick tick tick sounds. If this is the best thing you can find go capture a couple of flies, tie em to a string and tape em to the back of your laptop. It will work as well as this does and instead of having to punch the thing when the fan noise has driven you crazy, just untape the flies and replace them with new living flies. In the alternative you could always just wave your hand near the side of your laptop every couple of minutes and certainly work as well as this thing doe.Save your money, buy something like an Antec!!
This digital picture frame looks very good on paper: high resolution, support for CompactFlash, not very expensive. Looks like a perfect gift for older folks so who don't like computers very much, but still would like to be able to see digital pictures of their grandchildren, right?Not quite. Aluratek user interface makes it pretty much useless for this purpose. It makes easy things hard, and difficult things impossible.Just a few examples. To start a slideshow, you need to navigate through rather complex menu using the remote. The frame itself has six buttons, but I couldn't find a way to start a slideshow without the remote. Wouldn't starting a slideshow automatically on startup be a reasonable default? You can't change the order of pictures in a slideshow. Dedicated buttons on the remote control work in some modes, but not others.The bottom line is, Aluratek designers really need to spend at least five minutes thinking about how people will be using their products. Until this happens, my recommendation is to look elsewhere.
No CD memory. Every time you turn it on it starts at beginning.No AM/FM presets. Manual analog tuning. Tuning dial easy to bump.Clock memory lost when batteries replaced.Battery compartment inside, under CD.The CD plays well and the anti-skip is effective.
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!
This should be one of those Infomercials where they sell it for 14.95 because it is not worth what they are charging for it. If it was offered at 14.95 then maybe it would be. The sound is absolutely horrible. No quality at all even with the mic vol way down. You might use it to record grocery lists or something but it is not much better for anything else. The user manual is not very good either. It was given to me for a Christmas present so I guess I don't need to be complaining too much. I wouldn't buy it though.
I purchased 3 pairs for an office to be shared by 3 people (myself and 2 others). The only criteria was cheap, headphone jack and decent looking, and these fit the bill, except...Like others here, the USB power method seemed like a good idea to save plug usage. It may be a good "idea", but as some others have noted, the implementation of the idea is fatally flawed.There's a HUGE amount of noise using headphones and a 5.8GHz cordless phone on the same desk causes an irritating tone when in use that only stops by turning the speakers off.Very disappointed so hopefully they can be returned despite 2 with no packaging.
Unit stopped working after one week. Incoming power is fine and stable. No power distributing to the equipment hooked to it. Started with one outlet faulting then multiple ones now all outlets have no outgoing power. Since I purchased in late December 2012 but did not hook up until February 15, 2013 I can not return to Amazon for a full refund. I am going to contact Monster today to see if they will send a replacement. I will update this review after contacting monster.Contacted Monster, they were helful up to this point. They had me go through some troubleshooting with them and finally determined the unit is defective. They sent me an e-mail asking me to reply along with proof of purchase and they will send me a return authorization. They stated the unit I have is not in stock and would need to wait until May 2013 to have one shipped but they offered to send me an upgraded model free of charge. I researched the unit they want to send me and it is an upgraded unit. I hope I have better luck with this one. I will update this review once I get the new unit.
I installed 3 Q-See QSC48030 surveillance cameras on the outside of my house. The first two installations went without a hitch (the cameras are great) using the provided 60 foot cables but the third camera needed an 80 foot cable so I purchased the 100 foot Q-See brand cable. After reading the comments in Amazon, I was not surprised to receive a white cable instead of a black one and really didn't care one way or the other.The cable came with two female-to-female adapters and a short (a few inches) power extension cable which I thought was a nice unexpected plus. Again because of reading the comments, I was extra careful in running the cable so as not to stress it and cause a break in the cable (the wires are very thin).After completing the installation, I had no video signal and after troubleshooting, found that the cable had an intermittent short in the video cable next to the stress relief junction on the camera end. I did not want to go through the trouble of installing another cable and since I am an Electrical Engineer decided to just repair it. After connecting the cable again, there was still no video so after another hour of troubleshooting found that the power connector on the camera end had an intermittent open so I repaired that connector as well.Everything checked out so I energized the system again and there was video but there were also unwanted bans of interference marching down the screen on that camera view. The problem is that (other than problems associated with a cheap cable) the cable has no shielding and therefore is very susceptible to pick-up from other wires and circuits. So here is my solution: I will leave the power part of the cable in place to supply power to the camera but will install a separate 100 foot shielded BNC-Male to BNC-Male cable for the video which can be gotten from Amazon for less $30 (do a search on Amazon for "Cables To Go 40032 100ft" and click on the Used and New link). Sure that is an extra expense but my time is worth something too; I spent hours of extra time installing this third camera that I could have been doing something else with all because of that cheap cable!
Warning: This unit has flaws that can render it useless.My intention was to share my DVI monitor with my USB keyboard and mouse between my PC and Mac. Simple enough, this unit fit the bill according to the specs. However, as soon as I hooked everything up per the directions, the unit started beeping like crazy and would not stop. I had to disconnect all the cabling to get it to stop as everyone in my office ran to my desk to see what the noise was all about. Alright, 20-minutes Googling for support lead me to the conclusion that I needed to perform firmware upgrade. WARNING: DON'T DO IT!Attempting a firmware upgrade on this unit from XP will most certainly render it a paperweight. There is no fixing the unit after the firmware upgrade fails, and it will under XP. When I tried the update I the utility reported "tramsit error." Note the spelling on the word "transmit" - that is how Belkin spells it in the utility. If they cannot spell correctly in a vital utility such as a firmware upgrader, what chance is there the code is quality? Anyway, that was the kiss of death. The unit was dead and had to be sent back for RMA. Unacceptable!I would not recommend this product to anyone. It is the WORST.KVM.EVER.
While I found this item to be efficient for killing mosquitoes, the construction quality is very low-the top, using the hanger provided, pulled lose from the attachment posts and started pulling apart within the first season of use. In addition, the bulbs have life of about six weeks. I will stay away from this brand in the future.
It makes me sad to have to give a bad review, but I am just telling it how it happened. I bought this Zen through another store, and was so excited to get it in. When I got it, I think it was a defective player, because it kept not turning off when I wanted it to, and I had had it less than 24 hours. The screen also started freezing up when I wanted to fastforward. The player itself was old, it said it was made in 2005, so I don't know how the newer ones are. I am going to get a better quality player even though it is more expensive.
We were very excited when we received it because my son lost his charger and hasn't played with his DS Lite in a few weeks well we plugged in the charger to the DS and no luck we left it charging over night thinking it might need that since its been off for a few weeks but nope, DOESN'T WORK =(
When I received this speaker set yesterday, I quickly hooked it up to my computer and popped in a dvd. The pure 5.1 sound field, the thunderous bass, and the sheer quality of the sound overwhelmed me....for about three hours. Then, like the previous reviewer, the subwoofer amplifier unit simply died. No wheezing, no coughing, no warning....just sudden and complete silence. I triple checked the speakers, the connections, and my sound card. They were all fine.Never again.
bought it, returned it, bought a Logitech Harmony remote. If you like touchscreens I suppose this is for you, my wife hated it, refused to use it. With a touchscreen you can't feel your way to a button, you have to be accurate and deliberate. Also doesn't make up well with Tivo, which is a big deal in my household.Pros:Cheap, not bad pc softwareCons:doesn't match up well with Tivo, I use my recv'r for sound this doesn't let the recv'r volume pass thru to other device menus like other universal remotes, bad ergonomics (not the best remote for one-hand use), actions didn't always work (ex. sometimes All-off would turn everything off, other times it wouldn't turn the tv off, even though it was aimed correctly)
My husband bought this as a 4th birthday present for our son. The vcr quit after two weeks. My husband had lost the receipt (@!&%%$%!!) and Sylvania said because we didn't have one that they could only pay for needed parts.I took it to their "authorized repair" facility, where I got charged $25.00 upfront and then another $29.00, for what was called a "Head Cleaning!" How could a brand new tv/vcr need head cleaning after only 5 or 6 uses? Sylvania had said that they would authorize a one-time refund of my money, but I haven't seen it yet.Here's the best part---two weeks after I brought it home, the video went out on the vcr AGAIN!!! I was so disgusted that I haven't even bothered to complain to Sylvania or the repair shop. Oh, the young man there had told me that I must have been playing dirty tapes in order to have it go bad that soon. I went through his tapes before he got it back, but I must have really missed something (sarcasm).It has cost us more trying to fix the piece of junk than it did to buy it in the first place! What a lemon!
I bought this burner two Months ago and had problems right away withRoxio and EZ CD Deluxe recognizing the drive. After three unansweredemails to support I bought Nero.Now The eject button went soft rendering it unusable. Three emails to support over three weeks went unanswered again, so I've called yesterday and today. After being in the wait cue for support for 45 minutes both days it's getting too expensive to continue. I've had problems with other products but never to this extent, QPS is a small garage company according to my research and you will be stuck with a loss of money.
I am a home user with enough knowledge but not any where near a professional.The image of this map at amazon looked big, and hence i thought the light would be bright enough.My intended use was indoors, mainly home and party halls. I was expecting the light to be brighter than what a normal lamp could provide, but it was much less brighter than a most of the bulbs could provide at home.I did not find it very useful. May be if i am in a dark place like a cave etc.. where you do not have an option of other source of light, this would be useful ( i think, but not really used it in such a place).I felt like I could have bought a better brighter bulbs at home instead of this video light.
This DVD player worked great with light use for a little while. Then it said "No DVD" for certain DVDs. Soon it said "No DVD" for all DVDs.It is now a good looking but worthless piece of electronics that I hope can be recycled.
I bought these headphones for the "enhanced bass" but was dissapointed. I'm not an audiophile or musician. I just want a pair of headphones that don't skimp on bass. I prefer the more fleshed-out sound heavier bass provides. Unfortunately I found these headphones to be the exact opposite! The sound was thin and brassy. (I only use them hooked up to my stereo.) Compared to the Sennheisers I've owned, these Audio Technica ATH-D40fs were downright nasal sounding. I wonder if I got a dud pair.I get the feeling Audio Technica's are aimed more at the professional musician crowd who are able to discern sound better than me, and are pickier about a "truer" sound. Admittedly, the level of bass I want seems to be described by others as muddy or boomy or inaccurate. So while others are happy with these headphones, I'm not. I guess I want mud lol.If you want bass check out the Sennheiser EH-250. I just bought a pair and I'm in pig heaven again, bass-wise. I can also recommend the Sennheiser HD-457, though they're not as comfy to wear as the EH-250.BTW, the Audio Technica's come with a 1/4" plug so you may need a 1/4" to 1/8" stereo (not mono) adapter.
The cost of this keyboard was so much less expensive than the Apple keyboard that I thought I would give it a try to replace the shortened Mac keyboard that came with my new iMac at work. Within two weeks, some of the keys became loose and eventually the "z" key came completely unhinged and will not reattach. Maybe I make a lot of mistakes and wore out the "z" key? I don't think so. By the time I finally made time to return the keyboard, it had been 30 days and return window was closed. So now I am typing on several "nubs" where there were previously keys. And when the "nubs" come off, then you're left typing while trying to make adequate contact with the sensors. The other problem is that the USB ports on the keyboard aren't functioning. I get a popup message that tells me I need external power to use these ports. And if you're thinking it must not be that bad because I'm typing quite a paragraph, this review is being typed on my Apple keyboard from home. Apple keyboards are more costly, but I've had this one over two years with never a problem. Cannot recommend the Macally keyboard at all.
This might or might not be a problem with all APC products, but we had an issue in my company where we were using this model APC UPS. All of a sudden, all power to the load disappeared, and the display on the APC started flashing, saying it had an F08 system fault. If you look that up in the Installation and Operation guide, it's a fan fault. I'm sorry: a fan fault disconnects the grid from the load? That's completely unacceptable behavior. The whole point of a UPS is that it's UNINTERRUPTIBLE!!! If the grid is ok, the load should be powered. Period. We are going to return all or most of our APC units and replace them with something better: a truly on-line double-conversion model that FAILS ON.
I guess I should have read the reviews previously because I also received the American charger. We needed it to go up to 240v, instead we got the 120v.
The title says it all!! I believe that you should consider buying these headphones only if you have abnormal ears or you are an alien! They don't stay on in place even for a minute! I use these while running on treadmill, and they just won't stay on!! The sound quality is great, no complaints at that end, however the design is the worst, that i've ever seen! I have never owned such uncomfortable headphones ever in my life! In my opinion, AMAZON should stop selling these or issue a full refund of the product!The product did arrive in a timely manner and properly packed, but I can't stand it!! I waited for sometime to write a review, today, I couldn't stand using them. Sony should reconsider designing such pathetic items and pull them off the market!! In brief, save your money and don't even look into buying this, its a cheap product and deserves negative rating!!
I looked long and hard to decide between Canon G5 And Nikon 5400. Unfortunately I picked the Nikon. I and many many other people have a bad CCD in this camera . Nikon wants $165 dollars to fix it. Do a search on this camera on Ebay (as is),there are dozens of them. There are none for the Canon G Series.NikonBatter UPand Thanks a Lot.
This hardware is well-made and I have heard very good things about the non-bluetooth version of the mouse. When it's connected and working, it does its job very well. Unfortuntately the MX5000 set suffers from some very poorly made software that makes it very difficult to use effectively. At seemingly random intervals, the mouse will start lagging or stop altogether. If this happens during gameplay, you're in a bad way. The keyboard also suffers from a truly annoying bug. When it comes off of its sleep state, it will double the first key you press. I have also had the keyboard just reset out of the blue. Add in that the SetPoint software for the LCD screen only fully works with two pieces of software (MusicMatch and Windows Messenger), and you have a very disappointing desktop package. The MX1000 is a great mouse on its own, but stay away from this Bluetooth combo. It is unstable and very frustrating to use.
I went through 2 of these before calling it quits. The first one arrived with a broken lcd, so I would urge anyone getting this camera to treat it like a carton of eggs. The second one arrived and worked for about 10 photos. After that it would no longer power on. In addition to having a camera that didn't work, I now have 2 useless xd picture cards that won't work in anything other than Olympus or Fuji... and after my Fuji experience I'll pass. I decided to spend the extra money and buy a Canon SD630. In the V10's defense it took decent pictures before it died and I posted them just in case my review doesn't scare you away from this camera! Also, I have had at least 5 or 6 point and shoots prior to this and NEVER had any problems whether they were casio, kodak, hp, sony, or canon, or my nikon DSLR. Also Amazon had AMAZING customer service and accepted the cameras back with no problem!
This pool is almost impossible to set up completely. Your yard must be 100% level!! The wrinkles in the liner are impossible to remove. The replacement parts are non existent (I have been trying to find a pump for days now). Today it has sprung a leak in the most unusual place. ...
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I have purchased three of these devices for my place of employeement. During thier life we have lost 5 drives and two power supplies. We have lost at least one drive in each unit. We lost two drives two weeks after the warantee was up!Raid 1 is useless. The drive will not function with only one drive, even if configured in a RAID 1. You can recover your data by cracking the case and unplugging the bad drive. Then the unit will work. But doing so will void the warantee. Very nice of Maxtor.I strongly recommend avoiding this product and I suggest rethinking any maxtor product.
I received mine for christmas and it is awful. It did not come with a disc and I have windows vista which has been nothing but a nightmare. I hate it and would never ever recommend this product to anyone. I wish I had never received it. It is the worst thing I have ever had to work with. This Coby product is awful and I am putting the word out about this product, please do not waste your money on this product because this is a piece of junk!!!
I placed my oreder at the beginning of December they ended up loosing the ipod in the mail and then cancelling my order without my permission. For some reason I got the ipod, 5 days after Christmas and all that amazon would do to compensate for all of their mistakes was to offer 10% off.slightly rediculous if you ask me...
This piece of junk does not work in Windows 7 64bit. The manufacturer has NO solution. BUYER BEWARE!!!! I tried and tried to find a driver, and was really peeved that there was NONE!
Sure this product worked well the first time i used it, i uploaded 1300 or so songs in a half an hour i was very impressed by it. Fast forward to the next time i try to sync music onto it. Im on day 2 of trying now and everytime i plug it into the usb port almost instantly the player freezes. The memory is about 1/4 of the way full and to say that im p.o.ed would be an understatement. Im never going to buy an iriver product again and if customer support cant provide me with an answer i will be returning this product very soon. For almost 200 dollars the quality of the product should be a little bit higher. Take pride in the products you make and dont expect the public to handle you providing faulty devices in mass quantity
Kingston, in all their majesty, has decided to no longer support W98 for this or any of their products; what is worse is that the lame driver they provide doesn't work properly in W98, I seem to remember that it didn't even unzip properly. I found a driver on an Italian site that allows the unit to work, but every new unit has to go through the new device found/driver search routine. Installs ok in Suse Linux, but you have to be logged in as root. Unit itself works ok.
The wheel looks good and feels like it's built well for a $35 steering wheel...but it arrived with what sounded like a screw or piece of plastic rattling around in the steering wheel body. It also didn't work right. I assume something broke during shipping but the box and package were completely unharmed. Returning for my money back and getting a better wheel.
OK. How much can go wrong with a basic antenna? Well, this item answers this question. Like some of the other 1 star reviewers here, this antenna did not work for me. Actually, once in a rare while, if the cable is jiggled just right, it would work as expected, but one would have to physically hold the cable that way, and of course who wants that ridiculous headache? As far as I can figure out, there is either a bad connection with the cable, or the connector itself is faulty (or most likely both). Also, the center wire that comes out of the connector seems too short to make adequate contact with your TV connector. When I did a back to back comparison with my old antenna, my old one worked 100% of the time, while this one worked .001% of the time. I sent mine back ASAP. So, I'm sure the positive reviews here are legit, and reflect those units without this defect. However, judging from personal experience and reading the large number of negative reviews that describe the same experience, the odds are NOT in your favor. Please do yourself a favor and take heed.
I bought a brand new unit directly from Garmin. It worked for about a week, then it would no longer charge. I returned it and got a REFURBISHED UNIT in exchange.The refurbished unit did better.. it lasted 3 weeks before failing. To use it, I must use the charger plug constantly, as the unit will not charge.Sending it back now to try a third unit.
I purchased this product for it's small size, expandability, and standard battery use. That's all it offered. The product does not appear to be compatable with Windows Media Player, and crashes at every turn. Support is the problem, non-existant, even the online registration fails to perform properly. I have several audio programs installed and this may be causing the conflict, but who knows, since customer service/support fails to be of any assistance.
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've had mine for almost a year now, and the good news is that, while it's working, it's great. During that time I downloaded about 2500 songs, and perhaps 500 videos on the Vision M. While I was actually using it, there were not many complaints about quality of sound, video playback, or things of that nature. Matter of fact, until last week or so, only complaint was that the Creative Media Organizer (the software program that lets the device interact with your computer) had a tendency to freeze every now, and a few times the Vision M itself froze while in operation, but sticking a pin in it to reset it solved the problem, so no big deal.Then last week while I was tinkering with my playlists, the Creative Media Organizer froze, necessitating a rebooting of my computer. When I did, I found to my horror that the vast majority of what had been stored in my Vision M had disappeared. Instead of 2500+ songs and around 500 video clips, there were now 350 songs and no videos. To make things worse, the Vision M stopped being recognized by the computer - whenever I tried to use any of the software that I'd been using for a year to interact with the Vision M, I kept getting variations of the request to "please connect the device to the computer."Went to the customer support website - it's mostly self help. Long and short of it was that after many fruitless hours, the only remaining solution was to reformat the drive. Downside is that doing so erases the drive completely, which means you have to restock it from scratch. Although I had all the media files stored in my computer, I still didn't want to go through that - they were arranged in a certain way in my device, and my playlists were arranged just so, etc. So I email customer support to find if there's any way to retrieve the data short of reformatting the drive.First customer support response is an automated email telling me to visit the customer support website and a few links in there, and if that didn't help to write back. Well, that hadn't helped so I email back. Takes three or so days for a "live" person to write me back - and he basically resends the same links from the automated email, that boil down to what I'd already figured - reformat the drive and thus lose all data stored in it - which is what I was trying to avoid in the first place. In the department of unintended irony, he tells me to save the data on the Vision M to my computer before reformatting - which was kinda difficult since the problem is that the device won't connect to the computer any more. Email ends with additional instructions in very poor English to the effect that if that didn't work to arrange to have the product shipped back for repair.Well, by then I'd already given up on the customer support route and had gone ahead and reformatted the Vision M thus erasing all the data, and then had to restock it with the back-up data stored on my computer. Now I'll have to try to rearrange it the way I had before, do my playlists again, etc.Some of the things to bear in mind when deciding on whether or not to purchase the Vision M:1. Although the quality of performance isn't bad while the product is operating, there's a high possibility that at some point you'll have trouble getting the product to operate in the first place.2. If you do have trouble with the Vision M, Creative's customer support is very poor - assumes a higher computer tech savviness on the part of its customers than is realistic (e.g.; came across some self-help instructions that assumed the reader knew what a BIOS was, let alone how to tinker with it, or go into the product registry for various items), relies on automated responses, takes days before a "live" person emails you back, and chances are that person, whether tech savvy or not, simply doesn't have enough command of English to be able to effectively communicate helpful advice.3. The warranty is extremely short - 60 days.4. Outside the warranty, you need to shell $25 minimum just to have somebody take a look at the product - with the added caveat that you "might" get billed for more (i.e.; real world translation is that you *will* get billed for more once you ship the Vision M for RMA).5. At some point you likely will end up with some corruption in the drive for which you'll need to reformat the Vision M and thus lose all data stored in it. If you have it backed up, then you only have to deal with the (relatively) mild hassle of reorganizing it once you restore it to the Vision M.6. If you don't happen to have your data backed up, you're SOL. Of course, the need for backing up in the first place runs counter to the Vision M sell point that, in addition to entertainment, the device itself can be used for storage and data backup for things you don't want to clutter your computer with.All in all, I don't think it's a horrible product, but I doubt I'll be getting a Creative MP3 player next time I upgrade.
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.
I bought this product about nine months ago and since then have faced the following problems:a) Sometimes the unit does not start and a series of lines appear in the screen. I have to reset it to start again.b) The unit decidedly stoped working during two days; afterwards, just to see if I had any luck, I tryed again and it started. Two days afterwards it just died!!!Obviously, I do not recommend this item. Try a Sony.
Very disappointed with this purchase. I needed replacement cushions for a pair of studio headphones (the kind that go around your ear, not just sit on top) There being no mention of the diameter, other then the 7x4.2x.5in, which can't be true. I assume the .5 is the thickness but I don't know what the 7x4.2 even is, only that it is not the diameter.I hoped these would be sized close enough to my headphones that they would fit, but when they arrived they're about an inch and a half in diameter, apparently for the sit on you ear type of headphonesDefinitely do NOT buy this product- far too expensive (I bought the more expensive ones because they most appeared to be the right size- quite a misleading description) and may not even be what you need.
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.
The SOUND of these speakers is very nice - really, they are terrific (especially for a desktop product) But they apparently have some strange "power-saving" feature whereby they turn themselves off (after what I can only determine as a random amount of time) or perhaps it's dependent on the strength of the sound signal going to them - I don't know, and who knows what it actually takes to turn them on!!? 8 to 10 seconds in to a song they MAY come on - they might wait longer. And if they song gets too quiet (think classical music) they will just turn off! Do they think the music is over? I really don't get it - and there didn't seem to be any way to override this setting.REALLY ANNOYING. Mine were hooked to a Mac-mini - If you can get them to work though, the sound is great.
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.
Title says it all. At first I loved these headphones, great sound, snug fit, blocked out excess sound. 4 months later the bass is gone, and now I am stuck with high's for headphones. NOT A RECOMMENDED PRODUCT. FYI, I had bought VMODA headphones previously that did the same thing but they at least lasted about 1 1/2 years. The gunmetal black ones were actually more expensive, thinking they would last longer. Boy was I wrong!
computer 1 to DAC/pre-amp = working properlycomputer 2 to DAC/pre-amp = working properlycomputer 1 to switch to DAC/pre-amp = does not workcomputer 2 to switch to DAC/pre-amp = does not workeven though the light goes through, so the pre-amp is receiving some kind of optical data, it's not read and not decoded.returning this device, going to get a TOSLINK to COAXIAL SPDIF converter and use the COAXIAL input on my DAC/pre-amp instead.
I attached this product according to the instructions. I wondered how the little tabs were going to hold the thick plastic to the monitor. I found out later when I went to check and it was laying on the desk. No one was using the monitor that day (out of office). This seems to be the only option out there so I'm disappointed it did not work as I expected.
This is not a good cb the engine noise sucks and I can only hear one side of a conversation and only if that is the next block over. However I did try a better antenna and it worked a little better still only one sided I think it's only good for the wifes car if she is following you someplace with no cell service.
I am a computer science grad, tech for years, ccna... I want to bang my head on the wall and threw the print server out the window. I updated the firmware, static, everything and could not get it to work. If you want to waste half a day and not get it to work, go for it.
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 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 had a wireless keyboard before and have never had such connection issues. Currently the keyboard will not reconnect after the computer restarts after going in standby. This has not always been the case, but there has always been some connection issue and it can be 10 minutes and numerous power cycles of the keyboard until it gets resolved. The hardware reliability has been poor too. The keyboard had a sticky key and they sent me a new keyboard and mouse. I was thrilled with the second mouse until it failed within a few weeks. I dislike having to recharge it every couple days, I preferred replacing batteries a couple times a year. The mouse does work great though and the keyboard has a neat calculator feature. The shortcut keys on the keyboard are nice too, although the volume and zoom control are not useful to me.
(The first worst was the Printer Dock 6000 to go with the unit)Within a week of purchasing this camera a year ago, the shutter stopped opening and closing... So, since it was within 30 days the point of purchase exchanged it for a new one. They said, no problem, they've seen a lot of that with this unit.Sooo it came as no surprise two weeks later when the shutter on the new unit stopped functioning.... And as the other reviewers say, Kodak warranty repairs are a joke.So, *everytime* we go to take a picture, we have to *manually* open and close the shutter -- that's right, pry it open with our fingers... Each time dirtying and scratching the lense a little more. I wish to heck we had never purchased this camera or the (nonfunctional) printer dock. Such a shame, we had a great experience with a previous Kodak digital camera. After this experience, I will never purchase another Kodak product as long as I live...
Dont buy from price storm. Of course they gave a refund, but i think the product was a duplicate..i really have no idea what the hell was wrong. but totally dissatisfied with the product. One of the earpieces stopped working after 2 weeks. Sound quality was not all that great and could not find the right pair of earbuds for my ear size. Kept falling off. Wont recommend to anybody.
Horrible. Don't buy it. After slipping it on and off my ipod 3 or 4 times, it totally scratched it up. It creates vertical lines on the front and back of the ipod.It is also very difficult to use. Almost impossible to switch the "HOLD" button on. And every time you try, the ipod will slip out of the case.You're better off with one of those iPod nano Tubes.
The iPod's pretty decent when it's working correctly. It play mp3s fine and by my ear the sound is as good as any other portable device. The included software, iTunes, however, leaves a lot to be desired. My major complaint is that you can't take your music off your iPod with iTunes. The remainder of the problems I have with it are largely that the program tries to do a bit too much automatically, which can be irritating.The big weakness, and the reason not to buy it, is because the iPod itself is rather poorly designed. Despite being hard drive based, there is little protection for the hard drive in the event the iPod is dropped. The protection consists of a small, blue, rubber enclosure internal to the iPod. While this provides some protection, it does not afford nearly enough for a portable device that will, eventually, be dropped on accident. This typically results in physical damage to the hard drive from even a small drop, meaning you either have to replace the hard drive itself, now a $60, or buy a new iPod if you're not mechanically inclined. Another big weakness is the headphone jack and its connection to the iPod's motherboard. The connection between the headphone jack and the motherboard itself consists only of a small jack which is secured to the motherboard with only a few solder joints. The connector on the motherboard often will develop failures of these solder joints, leaving you with again a non-functional iPod unless you can manage to resolder the joints. The actual headphone jack itself also wears out quickly. Over time, the small metal pieces that are within the jack that provide the electrical connection to the headphones and also hold the mini-plug in the jack wear out and loosen. This only took a couple years for me, meaning the entire headphone jack had to be replaced, which is not a cheap repair since the jack itself is proprietary.The biggest weakness, however, is the (as-designed) unreplaceable lithium ion battery. Like any battery, lifetime decays with continued use, and with a device intended for daily use that will see frequent charging, the battery only lasts a year or two before the length of time the battery will run the iPod diminishes significantly. This would have been no problem, had Apple designed the iPod to have a user-replacable battery. However, they did not. So, you can either run the risk of a do-it-yourself battery change, send it back to apple to have the battery replaced (a costly repair at $99), or deal with the significantly diminished time. Either way, it's an annoyance that could have been avoided had Apple designed the iPod intelligently, but, unfortunately they did not.The case and screen are also extremely susceptible to scratching, which, while it may not affect function of the device, detract significantly from the iPod's appearance and harms resale value of the iPod should you ever decide you want to rid yourself of the poorly designed contraption. Again, the only solution here is to buy a third party sleeve to protect the screen and case - something that could have been avoided by proper design.The iPod itself is nice, while it works. The bottom line is, other manufacturers provide hard drive based mp3 players that provide every feature that the iPod provides, but with a lot less of the problems from poor design. The iPod is little more than an expensive mp3 player designed in a manner you would expect a throw-away device to be designed. You'd be better off buying another product from a manufacturer that's designed to last, unlike the iPod.
I returned this item after I found out that the radio part is not as good as I wished. Now, it could be where my house is located. I have also noticed that the sound from the radio was not crisp.
Sleek styling, nice use of LEDs and textures; an elegant looking product that combines a charger and FM transmitter.Unfortunately, it works well only when vehicle is not moving. Sound quality while driving is more like AM radio or a poor quality portable phone, with static, interference from other radio stations, and a whine that increased with engine speed. I could not find a channel among the 8 choices that worked well.
The WORST jobsite radio. The FM reception is a joke, you move away from the radio and it goes out. The CD player is hit or miss. Basically this is good for the GFIC, but even that is a pain with the doors covering the plugs. Don't buy this!!
I bought it for 16 months but did not use it until 8 months ago to store my research data. The swing design for the USB adaptor started to break within a few weeks. It crashed a few days ago and the data could not be recovered. The service center asked me to keep trying on different computers as the only solution but it did not work. Now I have to back up all the research data on 2 or 3 flask drives after this bad experience. Do not need to waste the time to contact the service center since they can not help you either. The quality of the service is very much like the USCIS service center, it is there to show that they will help you but they are actually not.
I tried this headset on my Panasonic DECT 6.0 portable phones and found that not only was it too quiet to hear the person on the other end but that I had to shout to be heard. I returned this product after attempting to test it on a few other phones with no improvement.
My purposes for the 7060 is to play MP3 CD music via my FM radio in my 2002 SUV. I want to play my home made CD's that give me +10hrs of my music. I ordered it taking a risk making the assumption that Coby 7060 would have common-sense controls. I now know why Colby never respond to my web site queries and why they do not have the 7060 listed on their web site. Answers to my questions have now been discovered:FM TX only has four preset frequencies 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7; if you have a near strong station you will get interference. They should have added four 107 MHz frequencies if they insisted on presets. Plus the head phones run off the same FM TX (not IR as implied) so you get loud ear pops with near strong station interference.Confirmed - FM TX has barely 6'distance; the audio has raspy highs.Still unknown what the battery is; Lithium or NiCad. What is alarming is only 300 recharges before degradation can be expected. No MSDS label on the battery for proper disposal.There are NO controls for R/L audio balance or bass/treble! No super bass or enhanced audio modes. The controls are NOT back-lite for night vehicle or in-the-dark use.The BIG BLUNDER of the 7060 as a CD/MP3 music player is there are >>>NO&lt;&lt;&lt; "random" or "shuffle" modes - this really sucks making it nearly worthless as a music player!!!Needless to say I'm disappointed in the 7060 but I'm more disappointed in Coby for the lack of sales information baiting us into purchasing a substandard device that doesn't meet the established bare-minimum common-sense industry standards.
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.
When I purchased this printer about 18 months ago, I was very impressed. Having some networking knowledge previously, the net set-up was relativly easy(although I had to go beond the manual to get it running smooth). I preformed without problems for quite some time until just about a week ago, when out of the blue, no warnings at all, started giving me the little blinking ink light and kept teling me on my comp. to change my cartridges, even though I had changed the cartridges 2 weeks earlier and it had been doing fine. I called Hp and got the usual forigner who told me that I was screwed. It's just another example of cheap throw-away electronics. I'm thinking twice before my next Hp purchase, if I ever make another one!
I purchased this unit as a way to listen to music in the morning without blasting the stereo in my bedroom. However, when it arrived it only played music by pressing inward on the face of the devise. The instructions to program it were fairly complicated but fairly easy to follow. I've returned the product but have not yet received a refund.
The sound is great .. the set is very very comfortable, easy to hook up ... the price is right.The problem is after about 10-minutes the sound turns off and gets 'white ' sound which tears off the ears .. pulled off the headset, redic everything even though I had a tcch hook them up.Same thing over and over .. after about 10 minutes, turns off the sound. Wait about 10 minutes and can get the TV sound again .. but it continues over and over.Disappointed in the Quality Control ... the remanufacturing was not successful.Will return them as they are still under warranty . .this happened the first day.
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 was happy at first, especially to pay only half price. Upon initial installation, all the colors seemed to work fine. Then when they started getting about half way through, they started either just not showing up, or printing weird color results. This is very frustrating when trying to print professional looking documents/business cards! I will stick with the tried-and-true name brand inks from now on.
I PURCHASED 2 OF THESE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. THE 1ST LASTED ABOUT 3 DAYS BEFORE I REPLACED IT. THE 2ND LASTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE I REPLACED IT. BOTH WOULD FREEZE AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO READ THE DVD. THE 1ST REPLACEMENT WENT BAD IN 3 MONTHS. THE HINGE BECAME VERY LOOSE AND THE SCREEN STOPPED WORKING. THE SECOND REPLACEMENT WENT BAD IN 2 MONTHS. THE SOUND WOULD ONLY WORK WHEN YOU HAD THE HEADSET ATTACHED AND EVENTUALLY THE SCREEN STOPPED WORKING ALSO. I AM WAITING FOR THE WARRANTY TO REPLACE THEM. THE FACTORY WARRANTY IS FOR 3 MONTHS PARTS AND LABOR. THE REMAINING YEAR WARRANTY IS PARTS ONLY. I AM NOT PLEASED WITH THE PLAYERS BUT I KNEW THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE HIGHEST RATING WHEN I PURCHASED THEM. I DID TRY TO PROTECT MYSELF BY GETTING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THOUGH. MY SUGGESTION WOULD BE TO GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT REPLACES THE UNIT INSTEAD OF JUST OFFERING CREDIT TOWARD YOUR NEXT PURCHASE. MY WARRANTY OFFERS CREDIT AND TO REPLACE THE PLAYERS I WILL HAVE TO PAY EXTRA BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO BUY THEM ON SALE THE FIRST TIME.
When I first purchased this product, I thought that it would be really good. I liked the layout and the features. Having one outlet bank on a surge protector and one bank on backup battery was just what I wanted.The sad part was that the battery didn't last very long, even though it wasn't put to the test very much. When I needed it most, the battery wasn't working and I didn't get any warning. So in the long run, it didn't do the job that I wanted it for. I can't recommend it at all.
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.
Amazon sold me this, pairing it with the Sony camera I bought at the same time. It was the wrong kind, I needed a Memory Stick Pro Duo! So I had to return it and it cost me about $5 to return it, with the postage and all. I was very disappointed in Amazon, they have given me good service since I started using them in 1999.
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...
The manual states "The USB diskette drive can be used with either of the following operating systems: Windows 98 and Windows 2000."The product information says it will work with 'most' systems. That statement was probably true several years ago.
I purchased this unit a few years ago thinking that RCA was a decent brand named product. Right from the start I had problems with the dvd player. It wouldnt play some store bought dvds, and others would have problems accessing the menus and skipping. Then the vcr began to go. It ate a few tapes and would record so badly that the tracking could not be fixed. I thought I was dirty so I tried using a head cleaner, but it even tried to eat that too!!!! I had a service plan with warranty and luckily I did, because the parts that were needed are not available anymore. I decided to buy an LG dvd recorder with a built in harddrive and so far it is great.
This product did not install on my brand new Dell. I tried plugging it into every USB port on the machine...it was never recognized. I put it right in the trash
it was a fast shipping, good quality product but isn't what I need, I buy it by the picture, and the picture isn't from the product..... shame, waste of money.. and time.....
Bought this for the kids playroom. Perfect size. Picture is fine for kids shows and movies. We mounted it on an adjustable/tilt wall bracket. (Without the tilt mount the picture was horrible when watched at an angle from below - lying on the floor looking up). One week after the 1yr warranty expired the DVD would not eject from the player. Unplugging the unit for a few hours fixed the problem. Hopefully it won't happen again.
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!!!!
I've had a few different cable modems over the years and I've never had a problem. Then enter the Zoom 5241. Don't let is reasonable price fool you, this modem is junk. From day one it has consistently overheated and lost its connection between 1 and 10 times a day. My cable provider confirmed that my connections difficulties were due to a faulty modem. Zoom is sending me a replacement and in the meantime I have a fan blowing directly on the unit to keep it from crashing. Spend the extra money and purchase a better unit this thing is junk.
well, I purchased the ipod thinking it has everything with it. Then, it was missing the ipod USB Cable. I contacted the seller, they told me that they moved and they lost it. I tried so many different usB cables and they work for a while and stop working, such a pain and a costly after a while. I won't recommend this seller to anyone.
Bought 2 of these in October for Christmas gifts for my kids. They haven't worked from Christmas. I charged the bartteries and wound up exchanging them on 12/26/05. New ones still don't work and TRU says they haven't had any returned! I have since lost my reciept and the local store manager (Carolee) and all TRU's "Customer Service" people only quote their policy. After reading the reviews here I would urge anyone who bought one of these defective and dangerous items to contact the CEO of Toys R Us and their state Attorney General's Office to complain about the lack of support by the store carrying this item and the item itself. I am!
Worst of the worst. Looks awfull, adds bulk and scartches your ipod by allowing dust to get IN THE CASE. Don't waste your money.
Rich highs and deep lows sound great BUT NOT IF THE CABLES FALL OUT Of THE BUDS AFTER 3 WEEKS of routine use!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh
Bought this item for a Christmas gift. When item was opened, one of the ear pods did not work properly. Tried to see if it was the actual music device causing this? No chance. Went through Amazon Customer to exchange or refund this product. They only accept REFUNDS no EXCHANGES. I truly wanted to re-purchase or exchange this item. They would not let me exchange. AND here is the kicker........If I wanted to purchase them again, I could not get them for the SALE price, The Vendor would not honor the sale price...so now I would have had to pay 3 times for the actual cost of the item, which equaled an extra $174 dollars. So I returned them. They can have them. I purchased a set of Bose ear buds which worked out great.
This piece of junk was purchased for my mother last Christmas. It did nothing but frustrate her, the thought that counted was it was completely free, provided that a year of service was purchased. But enough about my cheap brother. It has the slowest modem I've seen since the days of Commodore 64s and Vic-20's. It can take up to ten minutes to retrieve eleven e-mails. Oh, the excitement of watching the little status bar..receiving message (7%,11%), just like watching paint dry!!! It seems as if the e-mail contained even the merest HTML, you got a message saying &quot;This message contains parts that cannot be viewed on your device, please log on from a (real) computer at (webmail site) to view it in its entirety.&quot; And usually it was just somebody sending the letter in different colors or maybe even bold text. My mother questioned the steep ($9.95) monthly fee for mere e-mail service. Last summer she complained fiercely she wanted to vote on the Star Search competition, how could she do it with that device? I said, &quot;You can't, it's not real Internet&quot;. Oh boy! It has a calculator on it. So does the impulse item section waiting in the express lane at WallyWorld, just 99. This device will frustrate even little old ladies, if for the mere fact alone you can't look up people's e-mail addresses, you must give your address to somebody with a real computer or even a WebTv. In closing, when we told bro we weren't renewing it, he said it was a &quot;good deal&quot; and we should give it to somebody else. We don't hate anybody enough to give them this thing and frustrate the heck out of them. It's only a &quot;good deal&quot; because his wife set it up and he just looked at the box while waiting at red lights, driving it home. Just buy Ma a MsnTv receiver, at least she can look up where the Bingo parlors are.
All this filter does is gather dust and make my eyes water by acting as a real obstruction on the laptop screen. Nothing more. The viewing angle needs to be >90 degrees for this piece of plastic to work. Honestly wish I hadn't been lazy enough to return this awful product and get my money back:(
NEW are notorious thieves in the consumer electronics repair industry. I personally submitted for repair both a $1,600 video camera (Sony DCR-PC5) and a car CD player (a Sony CDX-C90, a $1,200 in-dash top of the line unit. If you've heard of it, you know what I'm talking about). I was told that the warranty did not cover what was wrong with my video camera (some ambiguous statement about logic board, power unit, etc. failure followed), and would have to pay ~$780 to have it fixed. I naturally refused, and was forced to keep my dead 4 month-old handycam, an unfortunate testament to some of Sony's now widely publicized QC issues. The reason I did not send in the camera initially has to do with the fiasco involving my CD player. I was told, explicitly, that if NEW could not fix it, they would either return the unit or write me a check in the amount of $1,000 (not even enough to cover the cost of the player). As an added insult, when they indeed could not fix the unit, they KEPT it, and I NEVER received a check!!! Simply outrageous! Blatant theft, and I'm not the only one who will tell you a story about NEW and such an act. They are IMPOSSIBLE to get ahold of, and literally take your money and run/disappear. Don't expect to ever hear from them, should your camera stop working, and good luck getting ahold of them if you happen to send it in beforehand. Chances are, you will have to eat the loss, as I did. This product deserves a negative star and should come with an automatic refund. I seriously thought it was a gag when I saw NEW was in charge of the coverage. What a joke! Whoever runs your company, NEW, ought to be both ashamed of themselves and held liable for all the countless damages and losses they have caused. The whole lot of you belong in an unfriendly prison.
It simply does not work with Vista. I have opened three separate problem reports/incident tickets with Polycom. I included all my contact information, but I NEVER received any feedback on the tickets. When I went back to check the status of the ticket, it was closed with a status of "keep checking the website for updates when they become available."They gladly took my money when I bought the C100S, but are unwilling to provide any continuing support. VISTA has been available to the public for more than 9 months. Polycom should have a driver for this product to work with Vista by now. I consider this an INDICATOR of their poor support, and I am at the point of extrapolating this incident and making broad general statement that Polycom will take your money and not provide support services to keep you running; find another vendor to buy your conferencing products from.I bought the C100S USB phone several months ago and was pleasantly suprised by the voice quality in a simple convenient package. Getting it to work on a PC with Windows XP using the Skype client and the intial trial time provided by Skype made me a quick proponent. I wish I had known they would not provide the continuing support necessary as I upgraded to a current OS.
My Zire 72 Silver ed developed a terrible high pitched buzzing noise after about a month. This noise has rendered it very annoying to use. I have to turn it off after seconds. I then found out this is a common problem described all over the web for Palms with high res screens. I have called Palm, and the technician admits it is defective. I demanded an exchange, and they wanted to charge me $40 for an "expedited exchange". It's either that or I can send my unit in for repair and wait weeks. "Sorry, company policy" he said.Some in the web suggest overclocking programs to fix the problem. I've tried these and no matter what setting I've tried, the noise DOES NOT go away. Only the pitch changes somewhat. Hours wasted.If you have this problem CALL PALM AND DEMAND A FIX!! They are well aware of this problem and sell these defective products anyway. THEY HAVE TO HEAR FROM THEIR UNHAPPY CUSTOMERS, and maybe they would finally do something.Zire 72 otherwise performs as expected. It would otherwise get a 4 star from me.
Amazon rejected my previous review saying that my review is more towards the seller than the cable. So, I am simplifying by review. These cables sold by 1d4us are not Cables To Go brand cables. These are cheap brand cables.
Hardware-wise, it seems to be a nifty little device with a bright, crisp screen. The Mac software installs and runs (on both PowerPC and Intel Macs) but as soon as you try to transfer pictures to the device the software crashes. The Windows software installs but when I try to run it, it either can't find the device or locks Windows up solid, to the point that Ctrl-Alt-Del won't recover it and the only option is to power off. Sure hope I can get a refund!
Died after a year, had to constantly reboot to reconnect. Netgear support validated this but wouldn't help.
i bought this dvr and i have had troblem ever since i got it. when trying to copy anything to a dvd i have trouble with the blank disk i use. i tried memorex dvd-r and it will load the disk and say i have 2 hours of record time but after 30 seconds an error message pops up and say cannnot record on this disk. so i got sony dvd+rw and they work fine. but memorex dvd+rw wont load or format when i try to use them. besides sony media what blank dvd disk can i use in this machine.
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.
We have two of these lenses. Both shut down and stop working at long focal lengths.Tamron wants to charge 140 dollars to fix each one, even though the fact that both have the same defect shows it is their fault.Forget Tamron. They do not stand behind their products and the product is a mess to use.
I bought these headphones for working out. The sound is pretty good, nothing exceptional or bad. My biggest problem is that they really pinch your ears after 5-10 minutes. The springy clips rotate around, but not out. They compress the upper rigid parts of my ear and it's quite uncomfortable. If you have a normal or petite ear / head you will probably be alright, but if you are a little bigger in either department these may hurt. No matter how I adjust them I have the same result. I will be switching to behind the neck headphones.
My Rivet Stereo Earphones have already stop working in one earbud. I only had them for a few weeks and with the normal wear and tear of a 46 year old man so..... Not sure if this failure is covered by any warranty but I am totally not happy with their craftsmanship.Rivet Stereo Earphones / Headset (iPhone Compatible)
They work well enough just sitting at my desk at work. The clips will hold them over your ears just fine but they sound rather weak if they aren't in your ears. They seem too big and keep coming out of my ears when I run/rollerblade.Edit after seeing a couple comments after mine:I'll agree they do not fall off my ears because of the clip, which is why I originally thought they'd be good for running. The problem I have is with the actual bud coming out so they are closer to just hanging over my ears. There is a big difference in volume/sound quality when they are pushed tight in my ears compared to what I would consider "falling out." When they are not pressed in tight, I have to turn the volume up and they sound more muffled.
I had bought this unit somewhere else, and the next day it went right back. VOX did not work as described, and the sound quality was worse than the worst worn-out micro tape unit I have ever had the displeasure to listen to. In the electronics world, the word &quot;digital&quot; implies pristine, crisp sound, yet this unit not only plays back as if you spoke through a folded towel, it also swallows entire syllables. Makes me shy away from other Memorex products. I'm amazed they even put such a stinker on the market.
The only reason I bought this printer in the first place was because it was the only affordable alternative for scanning legal-sized sheets. My old HP 1410 all-in-one still works perfectly well but will only scan letter-sized sheets. However, this X8350's scan quality is terrible. The HP is a 32-bit scanner and provides outstanding, almost true-to-the-original-document quality, while this Lexmark is 48-bit and should have been far superior to the HP. But you couldn't tell that when you compared the same exact scan from both scanners. The Lexmark scan looks like it is GENERATIONS BEHIND the HP's. The colors are nowhere near the original's, and the graphics come out looking like they could have been produced on a dot matrix printer. Besides the hardware issue, the Lexmark's scanning software is about as basic as it can get, while the HP's is extremely customizable with ALOT of different options. Even at the cheaper price for this all-in-one, including the USB cable, don't be fooled by the specs if you want a good scanner. Remember, you get what you pay for. And for a 48-bit scanner AND all-in-one at $120, you get EXACTLY what you pay for. I've gone back to HP and bought their $255 all-in-one C6150 (new model is C6180), and am getting the same great results as I had with the 1410. If I could have given this Lexmark a zero star rating, I would have.
Here's the other side of all those Amazon reviews that start with &quot;I just opened up the box, and the print quality is great!!&quot; This machine slurps up ink. When the color cartridge runs out, the printer refuses to print anything (like that black &amp; white page you really need right now) until you put in a new cartridge. I'm sure the Epson folks would tell you that the &quot;right&quot; approach would be to always keep extra ($$$) cartridges on hand. Of course, the alternative is to buy a different brand.
The table is very flimsy and legs will fall off even when properly installed. The plastic table top is made of a poor plastic material. Do not waste your money on this notebook stand.
I found this item to be entirely too bulky for my needs. It was hard to attach to my computer's configuration. I also thought the visual aspects to be somewhat distorted.
I've had this MP3 player since it came out and, if anyone is still considering getting it, I must advise otherwise. The MP3 player itself looks and feels great, and the navigational features are very easy to use. The problem is that the player itself is extremely unreliable. I have used 3 versions of this player (expecting each time that the player was simply faulty), and all of them glitch up terribly. I constantly have to take my battery out to reset the player as it will freeze during normal play. It also freezes half of the time that I try to sync with WMP. In addition, sometimes it simply refuses to take deleted songs off of my H10's list of tracks (even though they no longer exist on the player).Finally, iRiver has terrible customer service and they do not even back their own products! As a owner of two iRivers (H10 and the 120), I have seen for a while how they function: they will offer updates for their faulty firmware for about a month, and then they leave that product to produce a new one. It seems like they have a new Mp3 player being introduced every few months. Their customer service is extremely hard to get a hold of, and if you do, they will simply say you need to send it to the factory (occasionally you will get a rep that will actually send you a brand new one for free, though).Be smart, stick to a Creative, the new Toshiba Gigabeat S, or (clench your fists) an iPod.
problems consist of random failures first mouse laser was doa.second mouse would stop working altogether while actively gamming with wowwould have to turn mouse off then turn it b ack on to get it to work however the swhole time it did this i found out through some rerch that it was still connected and that the radio was responding so it is believed that the annoying sleep circuit is a bad problem causing the failures.so now too the third mouse i contacted targus and im hoping to make them pay the shipping this time.
I purchased this item,opened the box put it together and found it had a black object in the lense when it was on x60 power so I send it back for a replacement. Second one had same thing, sent it back for a refund and bought another brand.
I dont know if the item i got was a fake. But it was quite shocking. It sounded tinny, and lifeless. There was no meat in the mids. I could hear a lot of details, but absolutely no punch. I honestly felt the current HD 202s that i have are much better and they cost just $30.I also have a HD 25-1 II. Those cost twice as much, and is 100 times as awesome. So maybe this is just a one off case.
VGA is analog, whereas RGB is digital. This won't work for connecting video from monitor to monitor or tv. From what I was told this cable doesn't even have an applicable use without a converter. I read the reviews and thought the negatives weren't as tech saavy as I. Well, look at me now. I'm not asking for a refund because a tore the cable apart and spliced it with a digital end, as the cables inside are RGB, so this guy stuck a VGA end on a Digital cable. Don't buy this unless you want a digital cable to splice.
I loved this unit when I first got it and used it daily for 2 months. Then the on/off switch broke. Technical Support is impossible to reach unless you call 3 minutes before they open. I finally got them and returned the unit. 3 weeks later my new unit arrived and worked great for a week. Then it starting having memory problems and I could not get it to play anything. I complained to management and got a new unit about 1 week later. It connected to my computer and loaded music fine but all I hear is static. I have now had 3 units in the first 4 months and all had different problems but none works.
It's hard for me to believe that Audio-Technica thinks that the amount of noise leakage out of these headphones is acceptable. The leakage only happens when the noise reduction is turned on, but my wife could hear my music clearly from at least 6 feet away from me. I don't want to be that guy on the plane that's annoyingly listening to his music and forcing everyone to listen to it too. I had to return them even though they did sound good.
This is my second unit. The first one did not function correctly, neither the replacement. Every time I have sent the unit is around 50 dollars in shipping, so do the math. At the time I bought it (last November) I paid 423 dollars, so I am still bleeding from this unit. Besides, this particular model is sooooooooooo slow, it takes forever to upload the disk.Worst part is that these people do not want to refund my money. They do not have online assistance nor email address to complain. So, I am stuck. They going to ship the third unit, so let's see how long it lasts before becoming non-operational.High price, low quality. Do yourselF a favor, DO NOT BUY IT.
The design is a huge flaw - the earbuds dont stay in, almost fall out when you turn your head, and not suitable for small ears. Still looking for a good one...
I bought one of these for my mother-in-law. She has a Windows XP machine (fully patched) so I thought it would be an easy installation. I was very mistaken. The software that you must install on your computer to transfer pictures to the key chain is poorly written and the installation manual is out of date and doesn't work for the software that ships with the key chain. If you follow the instructions, you'll get an error and the software won't work. If you follow the installation process that you use for most other software, it will not work. I finally found the correct information after googling the name and model number of the product. It took over an hour and five attempts at loading the software before I could get it to "work".If you bought this product and want it to work, I have the following advice:1) Google for the updated installation instructions2) Reboot a lot. After you install the software, reboot your computer before trying to start the software program. When in doubt, reboot again. If the software doesn't install, don't bother trying to repair it. Uninstall the software. Reboot. Install software. Reboot. Try to open software.3) If you bought this and haven't opened the package, return it for a refund.If you get it to work (and that's a big IF, if you google this product you'll see many people complaining about it), the picture is pretty good considering the size of the screen and the price of the keychain.
I've used and loved Microsoft Natural keyboards for many years. This is the worst one ever. I have both a desktop and notebook in my office. I had been using the old (wired) Natural keyboard on the desktop and bought a Wireless Natural Mutlimedia Keyboard/Mouse combo for my new notebook docking station. I loved the setup on my laptop so much, I wanted to buy another for my desktop. Unfortunately, MS no longer offers it and now the Wireless Optical Desktop is the closest thing to it. It is not nearly as good. I dislike it so much, I put it on my notebook docking station, which I use much less often than my desktop and moved the older wireless combo to my desktop.What I like:* cordless* Pause/Play button means I don't need to open MediaPlayer when a coworker comes into my office.What I don't like:* It's black and really shows the dust* The keys are *very* stiff and I miss a a lot of characters--especially the space key.* I am occasionally warned the mouse signal quality is low even though it is sitting less than 6" from the receiver.* They left the *&^%$#@! back and forward buttons off the mouse! Duh!* The F Lock key really messes me up sometimes. I wasted a lot of time before I realized it was what was preventing me from doing Alt-PrtScn's.* The "ergonomic" features of the keyboard are pathetic compared to the earlier Natural keyboards. There is very little rotation of the wrists.Don't buy this keyboard. MS has done much better in the past. Wait for them to regain their sanity.
This is a very cute mp3 player that is easy to use and it's a great price. However, I just wanted everyone to know that after having it for a few months it is completely broken. The volume controls won't work, and when I turn it on, it starts playing in the middle of one of the songs and after that song is over, it won't play anything else. Plus, it won't shut off unless I take the battery out!
Being presented with a Creative i300 this Christmas drove me to write this review!I've owned the SRS-T88 speaker for more than 6 months now and was always dissapointed by how it sounded. One tone bass, frequency peaks that really strain your ears and make the voices sound screechy, lack of clarity in the high ranges (where's the treble?)Out of curiousity, I opened up the device - and found a regular linear push pull amp that wastes a lot of battery power (not a high efficiency digital amp). This kind of amps costs a dollar or two to make in quantity. The bass from the speakers was being enhanced by a silicon rubber tube acting as a port (no wonder that one tone bass sound). Believe me - if you know electronics and a bit of audio - prepare to be shocked when you open this device up! No more than a few dollars worth of components inside and a design that even I can better!Now fast forward to Christmas 2005 - my brother presented me with the Creative i300. I'm just blown away with the sound quality of this one. Nice bass, good treble and overall very clean room filling sound. And they claim to have a digital amp (my batteries do last and last). I haven't opened this one up yet - since I plan to keep it for a while :)Well - next time I have to buy a "Sony" - will be looking at alternatives instead. You should save your money and do the same!
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.
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!!
I returned mine today. I was looking for a much softer neck padding with rounder edges but instead got a stiff one with straight edges. Perhaps the padding will get more flexible with use but I just can't wait for that to happen. I will try to look for something with a softer, &#34;foamy-feel&#34; neck padding. I also agree with the other comments about the length. An additional 4 to 6 inches would have been ideal.
1. I got these to replace my old / yellow Sony sports headphones (similar design).2. They sound fine, but as one of the other reviewers noted--> these headphones are very poorly constructed; I broke them within 2 weeks (the weak joint is the plastic part that moves in / out). I thought, "ok, my fault, I'll be more careful"--> thus I bought another pair--> broke those as well, while just routinely opening them up etc...3. Since these are to be used by folks doing sports etc... I can't understand why Sony made such a poorly constructed headphone.
For more than a year, I had planned to buy this beautiful little camera (not the Xt, but it's earlier models). Minolta kept upgrading and improving it, and finally I bought the Xt.And it lived up to my every expectation; wonderfully engineered, very small, easy to use, lots of great features.Only one huge problem. The quality of the pictures is just plain poor.I am an experieced photographer and regularly use both film and digital cameras. I know how to maximize picture quality in almost any lighting situation. This camera does not deliver sharp pictures; not even in 4 X 6 prints, and not even under the most straighforward lighting situations.Since it has a much-more-than-adequate 3.2 megapixel sensor, I can only conclude that the innovative optics in the camera are not up to the task.I would rate the picture quality about the same as -- or even lower than -- one would expect from an old Instamatic point-and-shoot. At this price, the Xt should deliver much higher picture quality than that.I have returned the camera, and ordered a Canon digital elph to replace it.
I bought the Nomad 3 to replace my 6GB Nomad Jukebox, which I loved but which became far too small for my 350+ collection of albums. On my old Nomad, I frequently accessed tracks by selecting the artist, and then, within the artist category, going to the sub-category of specific albums. I expected the Nomad 3 to function the same way. But it has LOUSY DESIGN and does not. Instead, when one &quot;selects&quot; a particular artist, the machine goes directly to a list of all of the tracks of that artist on the player. For my collection, which includes artists with as many as 8 or 9 cd's in the library, this process results in being presented with a list of 70-80 song titles, not the 8 or 9 albums, and it is simply unacceptable (especially since my old Jukebox had greater flexibility.On to LOUSY SUPPORT. When I discovered the player's limitations, I examined the manual to confirm that I wasn't doing something wrong and creating an easily correctible problem. The manual was unhelpful after I had printed it out (yes, the manual is provided only as a PDF file on the accompanying software disc, not as a printed booklet). So I decided to contact customer support and consulted the Creative website to get the number. The website discourages telephone calls for support and steers you towards communicating by e-mail.I sent the e-mail request for support and received a nonsensical, completely unhelpful reply. So with reluctance, I dialed the toll (not toll-free) telephone number provided. After 25 minutes of dealing with cumbersome automated answering equipment and being placed on infinite hold (you call is important to uss...please wait for the next available representative), I spoke with a representative who told me (very politely) that he didn't really know much about the Nomad 3, because it was a new product. After getting an obviously (and patently) wrong answer to my inquiry, I asked to speak to another tech rep. I was told I would have to call back and wait on hold again.So I am both disappointed with the design and angry with the service.Perhaps I should also mention that the product is so poorly made that the headphone connection is loose with the result that the right headphone occassionally goes silent during play. You might think I would be unhappy about this. You would be wrong. Since the product has a &quot;defect&quot; and won't work, I am going to return it for a full refund.
1) They shipped me an adaptor which doesn't fit my Canon Powershot A620 (it's only designed for the A650, or they just choose an adaptor at random to ship to you). Without the adapter it fits, but you can't turn the camera on because the in-built lens expands.2) They shipped me two macro lenses and no telephoto lens3) If the lens had fit, you'd get those infamous black edges if you don't zoom in.4) If the lens had fit, I doubt I'd have seen any image quality improvement.
Is it just HP printers or all printers that have that tendency to jam. The color is good,rather noisy but acceptable.For some reason or other this printer will not accept good photo printing paper,it jams everytime.
I needed to laminate some white illustration board, which is wider than all the other lamination products I could find, except for this. It looked very easy, it said it was easy... but it was not. Like the others reviewing this product, I could not get the backing from even one sheet to remove properly. I tried many times, but I could only get halfway across the width of the page before the backing split and started leaving paper behind on the plastic.It seems to me that Avery made a ton of this stuff using a poorly made backing paper that, after a short shelf-life, looses its ability to resist the adherence to the sticky. That's the only thing I can think of to explain why most users have the same experience as I did, but some do not. In my opinion, don't take the risk.I have since found a product from Duck called Laminate Adhesive Peel N' Stick Shelf Liner (Clear) that I will try next. Although it's called "Shelf Liner" by the seller on Amazon, the package label clearly (ha) shows it to be a laminate used for certificates, awards, posters, etc. And it got 5 good reviews and no bad.
I was hoping this would make switching optical inputs easier, but this product hasn't worked for me at all. Like most others, my home theater reciever only has 1 input, and I have to swap cables around to use my DVR reciever and my PS3. Neither the cable box nor the PS3 worked with this product.I would not recommend buying this product!
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.)
Wow, just wow. I loved the thing for about 6 months tops. Then it started to have problems. Firstly, it will not play half of the songs i copy on to it (this is without dropping it and using its piece of crap software). Secondly its friggin huge for a 1.5 Gig mp3 player. Thirdly nearly all the songs i copy onto it are not tagged right. fourthly the stupid thing uses playlists to copy. The list goes on and on and on. Oh and the customer support is also a piece of crap. The only reason I still have it is because it was a gift to me. Stay away.
When I first saw this antenna it seemed to be a good buy based on reviews.Mine was not and is on the bench.First off, this is not an antenna that you just assemble.You have to have an SWR meter to "adjust the SWR"and,,,,you need a strong pair of metal cutters to "trim" the metal antenna rod.Well first off I'am not going out and buy an SWR meter and second of all why can't the factory pre-cut the antenna rod?CB has 40 channels.So they should cut the antenna to operate with the least SWR on channel 20 and be done with it.When I did plug it in to my CB,,,my power meter read S-1.So the SWR was either off the scale or the antenna is defective.I got my other smaller CB antenna,,,ready to use out of the box type that I was using before this one and my power output went nearly to 4 or more watts.So unless you have an SWR meter and a good set of cutters (as in bolt cutter)I don't recomend this antenna at all.So I put the other antenna back and will give this one away to someone who can troubleshoot it...they can have it.what a waste of money.
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.
Product picture depicted 12 foot 75 Ohm cable with PUSH-ON F Connectors, Screw Connectors on the cable was what was delivered. I could have gotten that from ANY local store. THANKS!!!!
This book is absolute garbage and totally bias. He rants about how bad all these self-help authors are without doing research on the authors themselves and on the people who read self-help books. As in any other field of literature or art, there are good works and bad works. If he would have analyzed authors like Maxwell Maltz, Brian Tracy or Jim Rohn he wouldn't have written this book at all. Moreover, his writing style and arguments are horrible. Please don't buy or read this book. I would suggest to check it out at a library or bookstore if you must read it. If anything, it shows one how not to write a book.Being a self-help reader, I know there are bogus authors that profess second-rate material and readers who are very self-absorbed, but there are a great number of people who have benefited from self-help. Self-help prevented me from committing suicide and helped me get confident, focused on my goals, manage my time and be relaxed and happy everyday of my life. I admit it did take me awhile to make these changes. I got stuck many times along the way, but I decided never to give up no matter how many times I got frustrated with my life and I am very glad now that I didn't. My advice is to read and apply whatever it is your learning EVERYDAY for at least half an hour until you master it such as goal-setting, meditation/relaxation, working out, changing your attitude/beliefs, relationships, working longer hours, time management, etc. until it becomes second nature and part of your routine.This book even had the potential as a comedy but Tiede is as dull as Al Gore and he even dares to offer his own idiotic advice. Tiede is just upset because there are people who contiously read self-help books and can't improve their lives. Nobody said self-improvement is easy. It requires a lot of focus and discipline but in the end it is totally worth it. There will always be people who can't learn to improve their lives no matter how many self-help books they read. They are stuck internally and can't grasp the basics of what they read or they forget it too quickly and go back to their old ways. That's all I have to say because I don't want to waste any more time writing about this silly book.
Despite the Tom Tiede's smiling face on the dust jacket of the copy of this book I got from the library, his book is an unkind, trivializing, and ultimately bitter dismissal of a genre of work that he only partly understands.Yes, there are many more self-help books than we really need. Yes, authors make more money on them than is reasonable. Yes, looking carefully at the self-help industry is a good idea.But do we need this book? Should he be making money on it? Has he taken a careful look?No, no, and no.The author does show some insight into particular self-help writers, and like I said the industry needs examination, but he has a hard time expressing his insight without insults and smug scorn.I think Tiede gives his reason for writing this book in the last chapter: bitterness at feeling no longer at home in his chosen profession, journalism, and at the rejection of the work he tried to do with the newspaper he ran. It's a pity that he chose to express his bitterness this way.
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.
This router worked well only for 1year. Then, it always droped connection even if the router was placed next to my computer. I had to reboot this router every 2 hours. Finally I gave up and just ordered another brand.
Hm.. lets see. After reading all these great reviews.. i went ahead and ordered one from amazon. Then the day before it arrived, my gf bought me one from a local store. So I figured, hey, Ill keep both and try them both out just in case one has a problem.. well.. after 8 hrs of playing around with both of them with 2 sets of cables.. I am pretty disappointed. Let me tell you why..First of all, the detection of the unit by the USB cable is relatively poor. I had to exit and restart the audio manager a few times and turn the power on and off the unit itself before it detected it. That is one of the main reasons Im returning both units tomorrow. It is rather annoying to play guess games to see if it picks up on the unit.Second major flaw. I didnt get any skipping as few other reviewers have, but however, the tracks I did record onto the player was periodically interrupted with annoying (and loud) white noise.. I even went as far as to record the SAME exact track on both of the units.. and guess what? Both units had the same problem.. except the noise interruptions were showing up on different part of the track .. so if it was my mp3 (which played fine on winamp) .. the noises should of at least showed up at the same time on both units. The noises aren't long.. just about a faction of a second or so.. however.. it is much louder than the set volume of the music and even as a collge student, my head hurt after listening to a few tracks. I recorded and re-recorded tracks and on both units, they were all interrupted with periodic chirps or white noise. Anyhow, you get the idea.I really wish I had gotten a unit that was as perfect as all the other reviewers had received. However, this is the truth from my experiences with the units and I had not exagerrated any of the above. Im running on an Intel 700 so I really dont think it was my computer's problem. Anyhow. Thanks for reading...
This is a bad shopping experience!The battery packaging is intact.But it does not have the power, It can not drive my Fuji MINI25&#65292; beginning I thought it was the Fuji MINI25 Damaged, but I bought a new battery from Target, prove no problem with my camera.I must warn other buyers, before unpacking shooting video, the preservation of evidence.
Bought it in a bundle with my computer, doesn't even fit in computer. Make sure before you purchase.
The plastic coating protecting the cord broke off at both ends after about a month of few uses. After 3 months, the adapter no longer worked.
Bought a few to give as gifts, I got 1 out of 3 to work. The other 2 I giving out as mystery santa presents to people I don't like. (my boss)
got the product as described and loved the color and thickness of it. it slid in perfectly and i had an entire day of greatness, but on day TWO, the bottom right corner split apart!! like how a split nail does, the layers just came apart from the corner and has now split about an inch in. so sad/mad/dissapointed/upset that i spent FOURTY DOLLARS on a piece o' c.
I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas. I looked at quite a few. I can tell you that this camera takes excellent pictures, has a real nice large display, a nice look and a nice grip/feel to it. ALL the benefits are completely obliterated by the fact that the camera ABSOLUTELY DEVOURS batteries like there's no tomorrow. Buy this camera if you dare but be prepared to "babysit" the batteries for the rest of the cameras life. . The batteries will die UNBELIEVEABLY QUICKLY, predictably and consistently. This fact cannot be underestimated enough. It was a bad investment. To make matters worse, you get a short little abreviated user manual in the box while the website has a complete owners manual detailing every aspect of the camera. I called customer service and the wanted to charge me $20.00 for the book. Another raw deal!
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.
within one hour of playing my ps3 this cable died on me for what i paid for it i am not requesting to return the item but i would buy another one of them.
We just moved into our first house, and in the last couple of months, I've purchased three brands of bookshelf speakers. In order, I've purchased a pair of Infinity Primus 150 speakers, a pair of small ($10 each on super sale) Pioneer S-HF21-LR speakers, and now I just opened a pair of Bose 201's I got with my credit card points.The first thing I noticed about the bose 201-V speakers was the build quality: almost as good as the $10 pioneers (the pioneers don't have exposed particle board, the bose speakers do). There are no post-style connectors, just the cheap hole-and-lever type. The Infinity 150's are built out of much better materials, have gold post-and screw style contacts, removable fronts, solid wood construction, internal dampening, nice feet, and wall mounting slots.The Bose 201-V's sound decent for their size, but they certainly don't sound as good as the Infinity 150s, which are almost half the price! Specifically, I notice certain mid-range tones are exaggerated with the bose 201's. It is almost as if the cabinets have some resonance frequency that sets off with a certain midtone. The bass response also seems a little uneven, with certain bass drum notes showing up loudly, but other (higher) bass guitar notes almost absent. The absence of certain bass notes is probably what bothers me the most. I'm running a straight amp without any EQ.I got these speakers with my credit card points, and I'm thinking of selling them on ebay and buying something else.Check out stereophile for more speaker information.. they had a good article on the Infiniti Primus speakers.
When my cheap Koss headphones (which I loved) stopped working after a few years, I decided it was time to upgrade to Sony. The design of these headphones looked similar to the Koss ones except these looked cooler. When I got them and tried them on I noticed immediately that they didn't fit securely. I decided to give it a try anyway and took it to the gym. Big mistake. It felt like it would fall off at any time, it didn't fit closely over the ear so the sound quality was awful, plus having a wire across your neck looks ridiculous. As soon as I got home the gym, I ordered Koss headphones like the one I had before, which is what I should have done in the first place since it's cheaper and better quality.
Bought this for price. Hard to get accurate readings. Would not recommend this to anyone, spend more money and get a up to date system
First, $300 Bucks, no case, no manuals. Ear buds, USB cable and IPod. You now have to buy tons of accessories and software just to use this Piece Of S***. What a marketing scam.Buying this 30GB IPod has been a nightmare. It proceeded to lock up every computer in my house and was in a constant locked up state until I figured out Apple's 2 finger salute to reset it. It has consumed days of my life. If you have a library of Mp3s that are older and do not have ID3v2 encoding (ie Artist, Album, Track information embedded in each mp3 file) the IPod will scramble ALL your albums and audio books. This is a very non-intuitive device that is still very buggy. I would wait until it is ready for release, maybe 2007. I am returning this piece of Junk Tuesday. Good Riddance.
Like other Brother products I have purchased, I was initially happy with the printer...until I discovered all of the items Brother has on it that are "consummable." Ugh! $500+ for the UPC belt, $500 for the fuser assembly. I found both items for about half the retail price from online discount sources. After I'd replaced both of these units, there is still a problem with the print quality - there is a large black line down the center. I'm told it needs a new drum and other parts with a price tag of almost $400. The bottom line is the workmanship is of poor quality. My next printer will be a solid ink printer (Xerox Phaser).
I bought three of these so we can show off our new baby to her grandparents via skype.1. They are quite blurry. It's fine if you're sitting still and talking, but after any kind of motion the picture will be very bad for around a second.2. One grandparent, on Windows XP, managed to install the drivers that came with the CD instead of downloading the most current ones. As a result, she was sending terrible static bursts every few seconds. Upgrading the driver fixed the issue, but it took an hour of painful over-the-phone debugging to discover that this was the problem.3. We often have trouble with the audio cutting out. Probably this is a bandwidth problem, but we all have "good" internet service (cable modems or fiber).If I had it to do over again, I would pay some extra to buy something better.
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.
I bought this harness because of the connecting straps from the harness to the binoculars. I have compact binoculars and wanted the extention straps for a better fit. The set I received did not have the extention straps included. The harness was the same as all the other harnesses I could buy locally for much less money with the only difference being the name on the back. If you are buying these because of the extention straps, you should email the seller first to make sure the straps are included before spending the extra dollars. They were well made, just not the same item as shown in the picture.
Great picture until it went black after 2 years. Looked inside and found it cheaply manufactured. The tag inside read Made in Tijuana, Mexico. That old sucking sound coming back to haunt us.That's all I have to say
I really wanted to like this camera. I've been a fan and user of Canon's Digital Elph cameras since I got my first one (S110). Since then I've upgraded a couple of times, first to an S500 then to an SD450 and I was looking forward to the SD1000; more megapixels, higher ISO, the old retro look, and the new DIGIC III. At first, having received the camera, I was very pleased. The look and feel of the camera is great, the form factor is great, but reviewing some of the first actual shots out of the camera was very disappointing. They were all very grainy. None had the sharpness of the pictures from my old Digital Elph cameras, even the ones shot at ISO80. I proceeded taking more pictures trying all kind of different settings, not wanting to accept that Canon possibly had taken a step backwards with this newest version of the Elph camera, but at the end of the day, I had to admit it. This camera was not living up to my expectations, and I decided to return. It is possible, and I hope, that I got a bad lens or camera, but I am not so sure as I have seen other reviews on the Internet that describes my experience with the SD1000 model.
At least for my Sony DVD burner in my Powermac. Completely unrecognized and bloody difficult to get out of the machine without a reboot.
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.
A brief update to the following: It looks like this (4.0 GB) Data Traveller, flash drive is not usable with Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard), but it works fine with the pre-release version of 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Maybe the drivers need some rework.I expected satisfaction from a company like Kingston - they have a good reputation to defend, from their RAM DIMM products. But none of my Macs - Intel or otherwise - running various versions of OS X 10.4 and 10.5 - have been able to mount this 4.0 GB Data Traveler flash drive. The Mac's Disk Utility has not been able to Erase it, citing "Permission denied" as the reason. It is looking more and more like I'll have no option but to write it off.
Black ink quit working after a year and a half of light duty printing. Printhead hopelessly clogged. What a waste of money. I'm going back to HP, and never buying another Epson or Brother again.
The drive started giving errors causing Win2000 to check it after only 6 months.Avoid this. The internal drive is a Samsung....worthless.
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 have fairly new system running XP and I have COMCAST internet service along with their ARIS cable modem. After a weekend of trying to get just the internet to run with this router I called Belkin for help. They walked me through a bunch of steps and the internet finally came on. It stayed on for all of 45 seconds and no amount of resets or re-installs would bring it back. A few more calls to tech support without success got me a replacement unit in the mail. It arrived in a few days. Super service I think. Several more days of set, reset, install, re-install netted me a grand total of three minutes of internet connect. I figured to hell with this. I set it up as a wireless adapter and it worked fine with the other end using a Linksys wireless USB adapter. By the way, the little Linksys unit installed, Zip-Pop, without a hitch. Then I changed the router and adapter between my two computers and I received the same results. Linksys installed on the first try but the Belkin was a real struggle to get running. Things ran good. Remember, no internet just a LAN. OK. Got tired and shut everything down for the night. The next day I fired everything up and would you like to take a WAG as to which unit refused to work? Don't think on it too long. The correct answer is the Belkin, Model F5D7230-4. I just ordered a Linksys unit from Amazon and I am going to give the Belkin to someone that I really hate. That is, if I can find some one like that. It's too damn small for a door stop. Belkins teck support was courteous enough and probably knowleable enough but the product sucks! Go and buy 100 feet of wire. No problems there.
Ok, I bought this MP3 player because of its amazing looks, but the touch screen is uber sensitive, so you have to keep the hold switch on all the time, which makes switching tracks or adjusting the volume a three step process (1-turn off hold, 2-switchtrack/volume, 3- turn hold back on) The screen scratches easily as well and after about a day, it looks like you've owned it for a year. A remote is an add on accessory, but costs $50. And the sound output is terrible. I just couldnt get this thing lound enough, I always had it on max and it was just never enough. Could have used about a 25% increase in volume. And thats not even the worst of it. Mine broke at least 4 times in two weeks... The screen would flash fatal system error, and just freeze. So I downloaded the patches off of olymups online that were supposed to solve the issues, and 1 week later, i was getting the same errors. Tech support said it would need to be sent out for repair, so i just said forget it and got my money back. The worst part of all though was the music interface software...Complicated, bulky, slow, aggravating and archaic. Does not Support drag & drop which makes adding that 1 track you just downloaded a real pain in the but. If your looking for an Ipod alternative, this is not it.
I just buy this product and feel very disappointed. The sound is good but the noise on the line will completely goes to your ear and you can not even touch the line.
Not very useful. Fails to hold my phone or MP3 well. Does not clip to dash/vent well. Clips broke easily.
I saw the camera, loved it, bought it, now I can't use it because NO battery lasts more than 3 minutes. I have bought 3 sets of rechargeable batteries and charger and it is now obvious that I am wasting money. The issue is NOT the batteries, but the camera.
This maybe caused me dizziness and stomach problems.It took me some time (months) to realize this.I was getting sicker and sicker.When i stopped using it, i started to get better.
Pictures are awful, blurry. you have to turn the flash off for it to work at all but it won't save the setting. I'd take it back if I could find my receipt.
I own an old model of these speakers and went back for another pair because they have a great sound for the price. The new model, however, comes with a terrible power saving feature that turns the speakers off after 2 minutes of not being used. And they're hard to get turned back on. It'll take several seconds of continuous audio, meaning you'll miss any short sounds coming from your computer (like an IM notification), and the beginning of whatever song or video you start playing. It was quite frustrating - I returned the speakers. (I used these on a MacBook Pro, last year's model.)
I have used this router with an G3 iBook, OS 10.3 for about 4 months now. I had a bit of trouble in the first couple of weeks with finding the wireless connection after putting the computer to sleep and turning it back on. However, I think that was a temporary glitch - it hasn't happened since. Other than that, this has worked really well all around my apartment and I would definitely recommend it to Mac users. I was a little worried about buying a third party product and I wasn't sure how it would work with the Airport Card, but this has turned out to be a great choice. Doesn't hurt that it is MUCH cheaper than buying Apple's Airport. Still, there is one downside when compared to Airport - the Netgear router does not have a USB port so you don't have the option of connecting a printer to the router. Airport on the other hand does allow for wireless printing.July 14, 2004. I have now owned the product for close to 6 months now and there are many problems that weren't there in the beginning. It still works most of the time, but performance is not consistent and I actually had to switch back to using a cable for a while when the router was completely unresponsive. The indicator lights don't always work, and the signal strength is not predictable at all. Makes me wonder if Airport would have been a better option after all. Just a few words of caution for Mac users....
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.
I've had this unit quite some time, but it is not one of my favorites. It does get really hot, and if you are not careful you can end up with burned smelling hair, though the hair itself does not appear damaged just smells bad. It will give some curl, but they don't last long at all.
This product worked horrible. The static was louder than the music and there are not enough stations to choose from.
I bought this to go w/my husband's Ipod Shuffle. He has the latest version of the Shuffle, the one w/the click wheel. I was under the impression, based on the description of this product, that it would be compatible. Unfortunately it is not. Wish I had known before I went and ordered it.
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.
Got my jams today and clipped them on ready to be blown away by the comfort and sound. Wasn't blown away by either.In my opinion, these totally take away from the range. Everything sounded muffled, like I was listening through water. Tried all three sizes and had the same opinion.Not a great purchase. Regret I have to go through the return process.
I bought these headphone based on reviews. i know nothing about headphones, only that i wanted them to sound great, be loud, and be comfortable for playing video games and listening to music for long periods of time.I practically live in these head phones. They sounds AMAZING. i can hear things in songs i could never hear before. Damon Alburn has never sounded so good, likes hes really therein my room singing to me.the ONLY downfall is their not as loud as i would have hoped, even with everything cranked all the way up, they don't have alot of thump to them. And if you have a large head FORGET IT. I'm a petite girl, so my head is pretty little. But after about 2 hours or so they start to hurt and i have to wear them around my neck for 30 minutes or so to let my ears sort of unpinch.the inline vol control is in a good location, the cord is super long so i can move around my room and not have to take my headphones off.I would say these are really great GIRLS head phones. there's no way they would fit a man with a large head. it would just be painful.And the band is only plastic and feels a little flimsy, im worried how long it will take till the band breaks.EDIT: Ive now had them for about 5 months, though i don't use them much. The head phones live on my computer desk, i don't roll them up and take them places. but somehow they ALREADY BROKE! the left speaker doesn't work, even though the cords show no visible damage.maybe i got a bad pair, maybe i was jsut to rough with them, but they WHERE great phones, and now their just broken, half-head-phones... :(
I was very disapointed after obtaining this binocular. I think, I obtained used merchandise. I is possible to see that the screw-bolt on focuser is squeezed and the rocker style focuser is easily jarred out of position. It is hard to normaly use the binocular. I do not restore the item, only because of much money for posting. It was my final shopping on Amazon.
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!
After 14 mos. picture went black. My husband got service manual and could not fix. Took to a local repair shop, can't find problem. Next may try a Panasonic service center, but at least 1-2 hrs. away. Enjoyed picture for 14 mos., but not worth $500 paid at CCity!
Would have been nice if the two items matched....Extremely disappointed when the ball didnt fit into the socket and now Im left with junk I cant use! Dont bother wasting your time if you are thinking about buying this item. I was highly disappointed!
My sansa express has had nothing but problems. The sounds is mediocre and I often have difficulties getting good radio reception (even when other devices have no problems). It often disconnects in the middle of loading songs (and I have had no problems with other USB devices on my computer). I tried updating the firmware but every time I do it fails to complete. To top it all off the radio function spontaneously stopped working.
This product did not reliabley work in a new Sony PSP running the current Sony software. Don't know if the design is flawed or the unit I received was defective.
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.
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 am very disappointed in this battery, because the charge does not last for even an hour. I keep having to recharge it.
We also purchased these as an alternate to the Sony Mavica CD. We spent a fabulous week in Bermuda. We filled the first disk on the first day only to have it say "Disc Error" when we tried to finalize it. And so we were left with no pictures and no disks to take pictures for the rest of the week. VERY IRRITATING
I had a bad experience with my Bushnell purchase, and the customer service at Bushnell is terrible, you just receive form emails back all the time.
After having this unit for two years we are cancelling our Dish service. The DVR would often skip recording events. Then it would stop recording things we had scheduled to record ads that Dish had forced onto the system. It also didn't record complete episodes. I can't tell you how often I missed the last 20 minutes of major shows because the DVR didn't record correctly. Avoid this unit and don't subscribe to Dish--they weren't helpful, they raised rates without informing subscribers, and they tried to force me to not cancel. It took two hours with six different Dish reps to finally get it cancelled. DirecTV is much better.
This radio has generally poor reception. In addition, the &quot;Memory&quot; button is an identical button to the chanel presets and located right next to them, causing anyone not carefully choosing their channels to reset their presets inadvertantly. The unit also lacks an auto-off feature which i find to be very useful. I would not buy this item again - I have purchased a Sony as a replacement.
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 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.
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.
thanks to amazon i got my money back but if not the seller would not give me a money back but he told he would once he got the item back he said i damaged it and it was suppose to new when i got it and was not in it's proper packaging i would never buy anything from this seller again thanks again amazon:) for all your help.john clark
I purchased this CD player as a replacement for my old Panasonic that I had for years. I wasn't too concerned about the radio because I just wanted a good, reliable CD player. Needless to say the radio is nothing great, especially if you live in a city or close to a local FM station. It picks up nothing but interference from the local FM stations and can't pull in the distant ones. In a weak area it would probably get better reception. When I tried the CD player, I was impressed- the sound and Hyper bass boost were teriffic. The anti shock seemed to work well and the max volume was pretty loud. However, the problems started almost a week later. One night after about 20 minutes of use the CD player just shut itself off in the middle of the song. I turned it back on and it played fine, but a few days later the same problem occurred. Needless to say the batteries were brand new. Thinking I had a lemon, I exchanged it for another and had the exact same problem with the second one. After 2 bad units in a row I took the second one back and got a refund. A few weeks later I was in another store and saw a similar version of this model (XL-PR10, which had rechargeable batteries) and decided to give it a try. When I pushed play it read the CD, played for 2 seconds, and shut off (again I was using new batteries). Turned it on again, same thing happened. Obviously this one went back also. Apparently this is a faulty JVC product. Maybe there are a few good ones out there, but after 3 strikes I wouldn't recommend this CD player to anyone. It seemed great at first, but do yourself a favor and avoid it as it is not worth the hassle of returning it multiple times.
We had purchased one of these locally last year. I couldn't find the same product, so I ordered it on Amazon. We found that after we had set it up, the air would not stay in the inflatable upper ring. This causes the pool to sag. In order to send it back, we had to empty30x10x3 ft of water and dry it out and roll it clean and send it back. I don't recommend this.
I had ordered this product with the intention of receiving 3 paper labels. When I received the order it consisted of 1 Paper, 1 Plastic and 1 Clear tape this is described in the fine print!
The headphone jack went bad after 5 months, and I had to pay $40 for repair - they only give you 3 month warranty on labor.
I bought four of these. 1 works as advertised, 1 only works only wired (never sees any wireless networks), 1 works intermittently (doesn't often link up to the wireless network), and the last was DOA (doesn't hook up to either wired or wireless networks). I think D-link sent them out a bit early; HW revision A1 & firmware revision 001. As usual, D-link's support is pretty much non-existent and there are no firmware or other updates available. If you're going to take your chances on one (or four), make sure you buy it/them from someplace that has a decent money-back warranty.
I bought one of these from Tech Geek.This cam does not have infrared capabilities.The 6 LEDs are actually blindingly bright white lights.When I finally got a response from Kinamax, they say thet the cam will work in the dark.Well, so will my other one if I hook a flashlight to it.Ok cam for the money, but working in the dark and infrared are two different things.Drivers can be found at kinamax dot com
I put it together and that went smoothly..it looked great siiting there..no rain for days so next night i fired it up and burned some skid wood and hard wood logs in it..not extremely hot but it was blazing....fire smoldered all night and then i got it going in the morning with the embers...about then the paint started peeling off. it is about 50% off now and i have no idea why. I just know it should"nt be peeling off.
The wire broke the first day I used it. It was on the iPod end,just a small jerk and the rubber on the jack separatedand lost one channel unless you pushed on it. Useless!
Antennas Direct DB8 Multidirectional HDTV AntennaThis product worked well after I repaired the module where it connects to the cable. At first the antenna was not working at all. After the unit was not working, I took off the plastic module (were the cable connects to the Antenna). I shook the module and there were loose parts inside. I re assembled it and the antenna worked well with an amplifier. I wrote and e-mail to the manufacturer asking for a new module (with no reply). Even though the antenna worked well after I fixed it. I would not recommend it because to manufacturer does not seem to support their product.
Do not waste your money. This thing won't even send a semi-clear signal. The mic on the headset and the lav are a joke and must actually be touching your lips in order to hear a crackling version of the audio. I got this as a gift. It won't even work for your most basic set ups.
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.
My Panasonic NN-H965 unit was mfd Nov 2008, purchased Aug 2009, died Nov 2010, 3 months after parts warranty expired. Cause of death: Inverter failure. My appliance tech advised me that the inverter unit used was not very robust. Estimated repair cost: Inverter component, at least $100, plus labor charge. Going back to using a 14 year old Sharp oven I held onto after replacing a bad capacitor last year (when we bought this model). Magnetron tube for this unit has 5-year warranty, but that's not what failed for me. Unit was easy to use and worked well, until it quit. Consider dreaded extended warranty, or a different oven.
Besides the lag problem mentioned in another review, I've had an issue with the camera not staying on when switched. I miss about 80% of the shots I'm trying to take because I have to keep turning it back on, taking out the memory card and/or batteries and replacing them etc. Bad frame errors are haunting. Once it starts working, I can usually take many pictures in a row, but in the beginning it's horrible. This is all probably my fault for trying to snap a picture when the dial was turned to the viewing mode. But that shouldn't have harmed the electronics! One can't always remember to get the dial in the right position.
Two hard to hold and try to do anything I am going to look for a leather one soon!
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.
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...
When this digital camcorder works, it records a nice picture and captures a lot of sound. It has, however, some major drawbacks.Our first main gripe is the substandard battery. We've charged it overnight and then would unplug thinking it was fully charged. After one week we'd grab the camcorder and head out the door to capture a magical moment...only to find the battery completely dead.After our third use, the camcorder now has some type of 'mechanical defect' as the manufacturer's manual calls it. The warranty is recently expired and so we're still debating whether to repair this item or just get another more reliable brand.If you decide purchase this camcorder, be sure to get extra batteries and always keep one on the charger. Hopefully you'll get more use out of yours than we did ours.
It was offered in a package and is not compatible . This item was offered with the scanner and garmin as a package other people ordered.
So, why did I give it one star? Because all hard drives fail eventually -- why put all your eggs in one basket? You can stack and daisy chain firewire enabled drives to get the same capacity. It's usually cheaper to get the same capacity by combining two or more moderate size drives than one jumbo. If you have lots of important data to protect, you can use multi-drive storage strategies (ask your local geek.)
I was looking for a portable converter that could travel with me as well as something that would work with a video switcher. Using a 160 GB Classic I can get Audio only. Regardless of the settings for video out, the device waits for the correct cable and will not work. The same applies to an 8 GB Touch.I tried plugging the cable into a dock as well, but no luck.A case getting what you pay for....
Beware - if you are specifically looking for cables with 90 degree angles, these did not arrive as pictured. They were straight connecters like all of the rest. I needed the angled connectors and searched for quite a while before finding these, then was very disappointed when they arrived. Otherwise, I am sure the cables are fine.
Item received was defective and none more available, company was very prompt in issuing refund
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.
Nice case until the clip broke after a few months. I still used it with half the clip intact until the other half broke a year later. Remember when things used to last for decades rather than months?
This generic isn't always compatible with camera. It only works some times. I have to reboot camera constantly. Next time I'll spend a couple more dollars and buy the Sony brand.
They sound like you are listening to the music through a tube or underwater. My $10 Koss and Yamaha sound better. They are less muddy than cheaper headphones, but they sound like cheap clip on headphones. I wish I would have saved $10 and just got the cheapest ones I found. They are also uncomfortable... my ears get hot really fast and the top of the headphones push right into my skull like a spike.Edit: After using them for a few days I had to come back and lower my rating. The treble has so much echo and no definition. I can't even hear the kick drum in my music with these. They are literally the worst headphones I have ever used. As note, I mostly listen to metal with them, so they may be better for other music. They also let out a ton of sound. These will definately annoy my coworkers. They will be in the garbage within a year.
I ordered the crucial 2gb set for my macbook, and I was sent the wrong brand. Although, the product was equivalent it was not what I ordered. I was sent Samsung an inferior product.
I actually liked this headphones i bought them from guitar center. The first pair they sold me were actually used the whole outer sole around the headphones where torn. I got them replaced and now I have the headphones for about 2 weeks now but the only way they work is if i fiddle with the cord and i have to keep it in the right place. This is something i expect from a $100 pair of headphones I am contacting them for my warranty....
although pretty noisy, this TB drive worked for 6 months, got progressively noisier and then died. It appears to be a HD failure - power's on, but nobody's home. thanks for the steaming piece of dung, Iomega.
DVD player quit working after one movie. After unit cools off over night, it acts as if it wants to start but doesn't. CD player just stops from time to time and has to be restarted. The automatic VCR tracking does not seem to work.
Began great, decent quality and decent fit. First the plastic earbud covers fell off, and i used the extras. After losing the ones that fit comfortably, i order some replacements. About the same time, I noticed that the portion of the green earbud that connects to the ear would disconnect from the back piece. No a big issue, I could pop it back in and worked fine. The replacements stayed on but eventually the disconnect happened and the wires broke. Will not buy these again.
Initially loved it. Used for 2 days. I was playing Tiger Woods 2001 golf and a &quot;fatal error&quot; message popped up. The screen is so dark now that I can't read it. Even after removing the game and restarting the device, the clarity is gone. I'm returning it today. Very disappointed. Not sure what to buy now.
I order this from Amazon retailer BDRoth and it was broken. Be very careful about resellers. The FM transmitter I got was not in the manufacturers packagen. I'm guessing it wasn't new.
This thing drops connections a little too frequently to be of much use. Sometimes it drops the connections 3-4 times in a day. Earlier it was dropping connections and hanging a bit more frequently. Then I read somewhere that the base of the router gets very hot, which makes it drop connections and become useless. So I now keep it tilted to increase air-flow. That has helped a bit.Because of this router, I think I am using my neighbors network more often than mine. I think I should ask her what router she has :-)
I was looking for a set of ear buds that would provide some isolation for in ear monitoring, These were great until they shorted out 2 uses after purchasing. Also the cord length was twice as long from one ear to the next, a little weird. Would recommend if they held together properly. I probably just got a bad egg, they are worth a try.
Battery does not work - worst Nikon battery I've ever had if it is a &#34;genuine&#34; Nikon. Put in camera - showed it was dead. I charged it fully. When I turned camera on I took 2 pictures - viewed them & it was dead again. Tried to charge again & it simply will not work.
This is the first tablet I've seen that actually requires batteries. My old Wacom that I've had for 8(?) years works fine without the need for batteries for the pen or the mouse.
I had a Canon S100 over 3 years and took thousands of photos. it was great. now its charger is broken, so I bought A85. the print color is somehow wrong. it is cold and whitened. the plastic body feels cheap. my S100 is better than A85 in print quality.now i switched to sony P100. it is very good. I want to stick with Cannon but A85 is really disappointing. The only good thing about A85 is that it uses cheap battery and memory card. But the prints are bad.my advise is that do not buy A85. buy Sony or Cannon's S series.
Bought unit,did not work out of box.Called and e-mailed customer support,was told supervisor would call,NEVER HAPPENED.I called a third time,was told "we do not have fix for until mid to late jan. we are just starting in usa". returned unit to amazon(with no greif from them at all THANK YOU) AND BOUGHT GARMIN NUVI680 for which I am extermley happy with. DO NOT BUY NAVIGON!!!!!
I've put this card in a few machines that needed a dedicated ethernet connection and it worked great, others just will not work. Hit and miss.
Unless you are still running Win98, forget about this piece of junk. Plugged it into a Vista desktop and it worked for about 10 minutes and then died.
WMA's play fine on computer but have skip like noises when transferred...MP3's over 2 minutes never finish, will go right into the next song unexpectedly.Nice package...bad product.
To begin, the sound quality of the enclosed earbuds (v-moda Vibe Earbuds) is impressive (sound alone wouldn't necessitated four stars). I was pleasantly surprised upon first listen.However, the ostensibly sturdy construction of the product proves to be illusory at best. Not after just days of proper use the fabric sheath surrounding the wire which connects the right earbud to the plug began to fray at the metal crimp; so much so that the black plastic wire became visible. But more to the salient point, not weeks after receipt of the earbuds (product was received mid to late March) the left earbud separated from its foundation. The two portions separated at the seam seating the smooth metal housing to the rougher, gripping metal ring. This rendered the earbud practically unlistenable. Hopefully the manufacturer will meet the terms of the one year warranty and send a new pair. And hopefully the second pair has a longer listening life.
Used it very lightly, only for DVDs outside our region, but it still died in less than a year. We keep getting the message "no disc."
I purchased one of these DVD players with some hesitation about the substantial amount of poor reviews I had read. I should have gone with my gut and not purchased this. It broke shortly after its first use. Getting Initial to replace it was very difficult, but they finally did. However, the neglected to include any of the accessories with the replacement (power plugs, remote, jacks). When I contacted them about sending me the accessories, Initial refused, stating that accessories are only covered for 14 days from the purchase date, but they would be happy to send them to me for $51 dollars! So, they wanted me to pay to get the accessories that were supposed to come with the DVD player. The supervisor I had contact with was unfriendly about it, and I was forced to file a Better Business Bureau complaint. Amazon finally stepped in to get me these accessories, then I started having problems with the replacement DVD player. The video went out after about 2 minutes of use in the beginning of a 8 hour driving trip with my daughter in the back. We're probably going to have to just cut our losses and buy a DVD player from a reputable manufacturer for the future.So, if the quality of this DVD player doesn't concern you, at least be aware that Initial does not back up its product or provide acceptable customer service.
What I expected was solid two sided sleeves. What I got was thin slippery sleeves that really don't stack well. Now I will have to get boxes to store them in after I fill them with CD/DVD's.
First, this is a cheaply made-in-China antenna, with a lightweight plastic base, and thin metal parts. Yes, it was at first effective, working with a converter box to bring in a decent amount of channels to my first floor condo television. The best reception was with arms fully extended and lowered to their widest position. The metal is so thin, however, that after just several weeks one side snapped right off under its own weight; today, the second is nearly severed off, held by tape. I have significantly diminished channels access, and soon will have none! Buy it if you're willing to chance a potentially disposable, temporary product with 3 months usage tops. Basically a waste of money, and yet another example of how they don't make things like they used to. Shame, shame, RCA, once "The most trusted name in electronics."
unit required a call to tech support to set up, got it up and running after about 25 minutes,had a problem 4 months later and netgear wants me to pay $29.95 per call to tech support b/c free tech support is only available for 90 days. i asked the person from netgear who told me this if i was being &quot;punked&quot; but he said he was serious.i then went out and bought a microsoft unit with much better support and they have treated me excellent. my advice ...go with a company that will give you more tech support and backing for its products.
I knew I was in trouble as soon as I opened the package. The material that this lens hood is contructed of has a very strong chemical smell. I thought if I aired it out for a few days the smell might dissipate. I was wrong. I eventually threw it in the trash. You live and learn.
I read the manufacturers product description and it sounded just like what I was looking for. "It works with virtually any device with a USB port - even cross-platform from Macintosh to PC and vice versa." When I received the drive, however, it wouldn't work with Mac OS 9. I am running OS 10 but a lot of the files I wanted to back up were created with OS 9. There was no information on the web site about supported versions. My OS 9 files were not recognised. I was understandable upset. I contacted Kingston for support and was give a tech solution that was not guarented to work and a disclamer:"If these steps do not work for you then unfortunately there is nothing else we can do for you."So much for their "five-year warranty and Kingston's legendary service and support."The steps didn't work and I am not able to back up the files I need so I guess I am out of luck and Kingston is out a future customer. Lose. Lose.
Purchased the 8 camera set. By the time I purchased the "to code" cable (the 50ft is not class2 and can not be in attic or walls) after installation I'm out $2,000. The pictures on the dvr are mediocre, very grainy, the camera set up doesn't work as easy as other units and if you think you can get online or telephonic support Lot's of luck!On hold over 30minutes, went online and was told "currently offline". Sent email and got response, call customer service. Just return it, sure remove 2nd story camera's and eat the installation and new cable cost.................Not a happy consumer!
I purchased two frames for christmas gifts, and I returned them as fast as I got them. The product per se is good, but the quality of the pictures was very bad. So bad, I needed to tilt it a little bit to see what photo was showing. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Great machine very weak Hard Drive. The core duo and Super Combo dvd burner is great. But since the hard drive is so slow 5200rpm, the average is 7200rpm and the faster machines are 15000rpm it is a slow machine in comparsion. I bought it with out knowing and wondered why my machine was crashing all the time... I also added ram 512 isn't very much ram.PROBLEM NUMBER 1...I upgraded the hard dive to a 7200rpm and it runs great. I fixed that problem no more crashing.PROBLEM NUMBER 2...There are constant operating system updates, you know update itunes, updated safari, updated firmware.Will now my Super Combo Disc burner no longer works and it turns out it is a common problem other people are having. I don't know if apple is going to release an update to fix the problem.DON'T BUY A MINI, if you want a mac I suggest a imac, you'll get a great monitor, faster hard drive and more ram, it's worth the extra money!
I purchased this Palm and it worked for about a week and a half and quit. Not happy with this product and feel like I paid for nothing.
This was one of the most difficult pieces of electronics to work with. It took hours to load photos because of poor instructions and poor cables. The directions on how to use the product were not clear, and when trying to call customer service for help, no one answered after 30-45 minutes. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
The Product was not very great. The sound quality is pretty abysmal and the headphones almost don't fit around my ears, they keep faling off. I should have realized this and purchased over the ear ones. In addition you will get static noise every so often, particularly is there's something else nearby also operating at the same frequency. It's also super annoying that you have to tune the knob on the right-hand side in order to get the right frequency that you want. Finally battery life is really horrible. If you leave these headphones on overnight, they'll completely drain your battery. Would not purchase these headphones again, especially at this price.
okay, i was so happy i got these....at first....when i took it out....i hated that i had to put batteries in them....but that was the least of my worries. when i got it working it was perfect...great sound....blocks outside noise, but until one day....i moved and pulled the cord slightly and it went off. At first i though it was the batteries... but i just put them in...so i took the On/Off area off...& i saw a wire had been torn from where i was supposed to be. later i was able to fix it....you know simple...tape. XD...OH! BEFORE i even turned them on...the on/off button, seemed to get stuck...this pissed me off...but i dealt with it....anywho back to the wires. so it was working fine for a couple of days...but then i move slightly again...(without jerking the cord this time) & the thing shuts off completely....the on/off button is stuck....& i can seem to fix it....i open it and try everything...but nothing happens.....i finally figured that i just wasted [...] bucks of my money on a useless thing.....never again >_>..I recommend buying headphones without an On/off button....one that when u stick it in....u can hear the sound...because if something happens to that on/off area....you are screwed my friends. :/
An alarm clock with no buzzer, hmmmm......I bought this clock because it was cute and you could play cds in it, but that's about all it's good for. The mystery phrases are silly and although it's nice to be able to wake up to a cd or the radio, there are times when a nice, loud buzzzzzz it all that will wake me up. This clock is all style and no substance. Look elsewhere is my opinion.
I really got what I paid for buying these. they are pretty comfortable, I will admit, but they lack in the important quality I was looking for -- sound quality. I may be a bit of an audiophile but I know bad headphones when I use them. The mids are not that powerful and the highs just crackle annoyingly. And do not believe these provide good bass response. I would say that any sound under about 50Hz just buzzes and is about as annoying as the highs. Don't bother with these unless you really don't care.
The scanner works great.. but not with windows XP... i am trying to get my computer to recognize the scanner and get udated drivers ...no luck....going to get a new scanner as i tried the old sofware..and it didn't work... Any suggestions before i buy a new one
Despite advances in the consumer home-video field, it seems one area where we are still in the Commodore64 age.The specs are higher than they were for older analog models, but the actual resulting picture quality is only slightly better when conditions are perfect. Imperfect conditions can result in picture quality that is worse than that of analog camcorders.The CanonZR30MC tries to digitally sharpen data-compressed images. The result can be frustrating. If you have ever seen TV shows where they mask faces with that pixel effect, you get the idea. Obviously, the ZR30MC doesn't do it as severly, but it is very noticable.Because of this, you have to be very careful to shoot images without too much color contrast. Straight diagonal lines also present a problem.The image stabilizer is subtle. You'll only notice an improvement when zoomed-in tight.On the good side, the audio is very good. It can record loud live music without distortion. This camcorder also works well with iMovie software (connecting cable sold seperately $20).Basically, if you can shoot under ideal conditions, the CanonZR30MC provides good picture quality and very good sound. Under less-than-ideal situations (which is often if you don't record in a Hollywood studio), the camcorder leaves too many annoying artifacts in the picture. The softer image of an analog camcorder can look more natural than the mosaic look this camcorder often gives.Give this field a few more years and I think we'll see much better products coming out. It still has a way to go.
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.
Bought this battery to replace the dead one in June 2011 and the new one only last for 6 month.
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.
I bought this card initially to run RAID 1 on my father's machine because he had previously run SW RAID on windows XP. Device specifications advertise compatibility with Windows Vista. Supplied drivers did not provide this functionality. After editing the INF files to match the actual device ID and forcing windows to use the unsigned driver, I was able to get Vista to recognize the device and the drives connected to it. I was unable to get any RAID functionality recognized by windows. The BIOS based utility was very basic and hard to set up. It seemed to do nothing. No matter what settings I had used, windows would see each drive separately. Therefore, it was only useful as an parallel IDE expander card.I ended up putting it in a Windows Home Server, which has its own version of software RAID 1. It worked decent for awhile, allowing me to expand the total storage space on my PC. Sometimes, when I would boot up drives would disappear, flagging a critical state on my Home Server. Sometimes I would boot up and windows would report file corruption on drives connected through this card. I ended up upgrading my storage and moving my PATA drives back to the onboard IDE. I have had no problems since.
I have this unit and have had other liftmaster garage door openers. They malfunction about twice a year. I paid over the cost of the opener on service. Seems like clockwork when it comes to breaking down. There's a number place on these openers to call when you need service. How convenient! Some mornings I'm about to go to work and my garage door is wide open!! This is putting my family at a risk. I will never buy another liftmaster. If I can give no stars I would! Save the heartache and trouble, and get something better! These cheap clunkers are manufactured in Mexico, and man do they suck.
No better than rabbit ears, but much more costly. Very hard to hide if you use it for inside use. Not sure what I expected, but very disappointed with HD reception. Should have bought a used pair of rabbit ears at a rummage sale!
My camera is a HP 935 Photosmart, 5.3 MP....etc.Im not quite sure how this happens, but the camera wouldn't turn on with the card inserted. Then it wouldn't turn off till I took it out.Since returning it, I have bought a Sandisk 512 MB card .....AAAHHHHH, working perfectly now. Maybe I received a damaged card...or not. My advice is to stick to a brand you know.
The labeling tape is hard to remove from backing. You have to fold the tape to peal off but that usually is the place where it de-laminates and peals off the substrait.
This monopod arived (Not from Amazon)with a broken zipper tab, The foot hold down is very cheaply designed. The Mono pod itself had a decent ball head on it but was very light weight. The carrying bag is not bad except for the broken zipper tab that mine had. Spend a little more money and get a good brand that provide a more stable base.
Headphones uncerimoniously quit working after one day of use at my PC. Actually, to be specific, left channel works great, right channel is dead. Unfortunately, I through away the packaging. Fortunately, these were only $18. Should have stuck with Sennheiser I guess.
Only about 1 of every 3 cds in this pack has been faulty. It's such a waste! Don't buy these cds. What a disappointment.
This printer is bad news. Its problems involve a horrible design that causes it to work poorly mechanically resulting in frequent paper jams. I know because I have purchased two of them. If you buy this printer and expect it to work on a regular basis for any length of time, you will be dissapointed.
I mostly shoot 36 shot rolls, and I regularly get 37 shots out of them. I cannot fit a roll into one of these sheets. Get the 7 rows of 6 frames option unless you always shoot 24 shot rolls.Print File Archival 35mm Size Negative Pages Holds Seven Strips of Six Frames, Pack of 100
I bought this for my Dad for his birthday. I was under the impression that this was used but in good condition. It was rated highly and had faith in this seller. When my father recieved my gift the headphones came broken. I was very disappointed and embaressed. I don't know how to amend this, and if this is standard procedure with this product I should have been alerted that pieces were broken. I would be happy to change this rating if the seller were to try and fix this issue.
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.
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 product seems good but it have a big problem, I bought two access poitns of this model for creating bridge.they works fine, but after of 2 weeks suddenly the communications cut, when I review the access point configuration it was in the default configuration, the system self reset to the deafult settings, this is a common problem in this brand, this is a really big problemBad product!!!!
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 do not like this printer , doesnt work and I do not like to return my items .. Very Disappointed !
Exact same problem as the previous reviewer. But now I've made this mistake twice!! First time, 6 mos ago, I complained to Amazon, and they said that they would relabel this product to make it clear it's not for the ZR-XXX series. I assumed that had been corrected and just ordered it again on the credit from the first order! Here we go all over again. Is there an accessory kit for the ZR-200!!??
I liked everything about these headphones - the design, the lightweight feel, the comfort, the sound, etc - except for one thing. When running or exercising, the perspiration seemed to track right down the frame of the headphones and filled my ear with sweat. Once covered in sweat, they stopped working. I constantly had to take them off and wipe them off. I guess I'm going to have to go back to earphones that go in the canal and form a seal against water and sweat.
Finding that this product does not work in my one year old Canon camera I contacted the company and was given a list of cameras which do support it. This list belongs on the product description at the Amazon site. Besides the nuisance, I'll be out the $4.50 shipping cost for shipping an item requiring .59 cents postage.
I bought this camera to enhance the audio baby monitor we already have. This camera started out OK, we then noticed that the signal would fade in and out at times as well as flicker on the monitor screen. In all fairness to the product, the infrared/nightvision part of the camera works well, the hardware in package was a little shabby for installing the camera on a wall, was forced to purchase my own hardware. As if the flickering was not enough we also noticed that there were times when the entire picture would vanish for a long while. After some slight detective work we figured out that the camera transmits on 2.4 Ghz band and so does the cordless phone in our house, which interfered with the signal. I also get a lot of interference when the microwave is running as well. For what I paid for this camera I will live with the inconveniences that this thing offers. I also looked into purchasing an agcam, but its quite pricey. If you can deal with the flickering from time to time this is not a bad purchase, otherwise KEEP LOOKING!!!!
This is a good looking item and I was delighted with the design and concept. One BIG problem though - the cd player is extremely sensitive and skipped many times even on brand new cds. I'm sending mine back - won't get a replacement as this is the second unit I've tried. Same problem with the first one. General Electric should pull them on the market.
The sound is great at first, but there's a design flaw in this product that made mine useless. The right satellite speaker has the subwoofer and volume dials on it. But it's really cheap construction, and after a while the rubber dials start to vibrate and make a &quot;chirping&quot; sound during play. This occurs even when played at a reasonable volume. I babied these speakers and still had this problem. If you're thinking about buying these, ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky?
It's a horrible piece of crap that broke after two weeks. Several of the buttons have stopped working and I'm not waiting around to see how long it'll take for the other keys to conk out.
Worked OK for a while, then started having little problems, then DIED. Buy a real brand. This is junk.
Constantly had to reboot due to lost signal. Other technical problems which are constantly mentioned in other reviews. Indian tech support while done well by other companies is extremely painful to use. If you need help ninety days after you purchase the product it would be less expensive to buy another router.Three days and two tech support emails (which were replied to at 3:00 am 17 hours after they were sent)later problem unresolved due to generic information sent from company. Case number given was useless. Netgear does not stand by their product and their customer service is the absolute worst and I can not stress this enough THE ABSOLUTE WORST I have experienced. I am not without computer and technical skills and god help anyone who encounters this company who is void of computer and technical skills. If you see this product turn around and run do not walk away.
This has to be one of the worst FM Transmitter out on the market. If you have your car antenna that is located at the back of your car, this product will produce the worst kind of static. Can you say AM radio? I will say that if your car's antenna is located in the front, it may work at a decent level but you will hear the static. Forget this product and buy yourself the DLO all-in-one transpod. This is a far superior product. I live in Dallas and the DLO works great given the few open stations available.
I have a small child so I thought the shockproof would be a good idea. What a mistake!!! I've taken about 100 pictures (indoors, outdoors, low light, good light) and almost all of them are either blurry or the color/flash is way off. I've tried changing the settings to no avail. I have a much older Sony digital camera -- other than power up, its speed is comparable to this piece of junk. At least my old bulkier slower Sony takes decent pictures. I'm returning my new Olympus! I'm incredibly disappointed.
this filter is exactly the same as the RM-72 filter which is only about $45. As explained on various sites "the RM72 and R72 is the same filter from Hoya. Named differently for different parts of the world". So don't pay the ridiculous price these people are asking
Purchased this printer at a very good price then realised why!The printer cartridges cost 240. I print 95% Black and white images, but the special chips on each of the cartridges count down from 2000 to 0 for each print wether you print one word letters or full size photos. I have printed about 1500 pictures and its telling me to replace the black cartridge, even though the prints are still perfect. I have not used any colour yet but each print counts this as usage for all the colour carts as well. The colour ones are still 100% full but its telling me they are only 25% full. You HAVE to replace them when they are full wether you like it or not because the printer wont work. I have been told you can buy the chips on their own to fool the printer but these cost 9 each. do not buy a chipped cartridge printer!
I only put a 1 star review so this would get read but really I might have given it two stars for sound quality alone. Please read this full review before you decide on buying it.I bought these earphones about a year ago after research earphones for quite some time. First off its a bit hard to get used to. Honestly it took me a whole month to figure out the correct technique to wear it. After some research I figured the best would be to switch the left and right drivers around and wear it over your ears so now the "UE" label is not shown. This makes you look less retarded. To achieve the optimum sound isolation you have to use what I call the pinch, rock and pull technique. Wear the earphones over your eras, pinch it to clip on your ears(it might hurt a bit you'll get used to it), rock the earphones forward a bit and finally pull them down. If you don't do this properly it might sound like your earphones are lacking a bass. You have to go through a lot of work and discomfort to get optimum sound quality which is something I didn't really mind in these earphones once I heard the music on it.Life was good... for about 2 monthsThen winter hit. There is a wire in the cable near the headphone end of the cable that helps the cable keep form when you fit it around your ear. Well because of the cold weather, I think, the wire became brittle and broke one day while pinching it around my ear. Keep in mind that the only way for the pinch technique to work (and to achieve any bass out of these headphones) was for the wire to be intact. It wasn't too bad, I thought, because the cable is removable and I could just buy a new cable. I found out that UE stopped production of these replacement cables so I had to buy from a 3rd party supplier via ebay, which wasn't too troublesome and cost me about $20.Except these were made poorly and last me another few months before the shorted out. I thought to my self, its ok, its probably because I bought a really cheap cable. I wont skimp out this time. I did some research and many people were having this problem and they suggested buying the replacement cable for Westone UM2 because it is pretty much the same cable and and a lot more durable. So i went ahead and bought this (it cost about $45). I had to do slight modification to the cable to make them fit (such as filing down some prongs) but in the end it was worth it and life was good again.Fastforward to yesterday (about 5 months later) and to my horror what did I notice? The damn wire broke again. I'm pretty sure it was the cold again because where I live it was getting close to 0 Celsius (32 Fahrenheit). So with some pliers, hockey tape and some ingenuity I managed to retain the rigidity of the cable only to find out today when I wore them that the left earphone was shorting out!!!!I AM FED UP WITH THIS!! How hard is it to make a decent cable!The sound quality was very good (when when the cable was not falling apart) and infact now I refuse to listen to music through ipod headphones. But unfortunately these are the least durable headphones ever made. I HIGHLY recommend you DO NOT buy these. Waste of time, money and effort. BOOOURNS!!!!
I had this router for several years in a small apartment. Had many problems with dropped connections and router needing to be power cycled. Replaced it with aLinksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router (Compatible with Linux)with firmware upgraded to DD-WRT which performs flawlessly. I regret spending so much time and effort trying to get the Netgear WGR614 to work reliably.
I was excited to get this unit as an addition to my newly installed home theater. I had to take the first unit back because it would not power up. The replacement works, but it has some quality issues. I think they put this technology to market before it was completed or debugged.Cons:Poor sound and video quality.Buttons on remote work only intermittent.Owners manual is not very well written.Basically I feel this would be a great buy for under $15.00
I didn't get a chance to see this item in action because the item arrived from Amazon without a power cord in the box, which appeared to have been previously opened. I have returned it and await a full refund.
I expected much more from this inverter.It cannot run a circular saw, cannot run a belt sander, cannot run a router.The only thing I could get it to run was a fan, and if I put anything else on the line, it bogs the fan and shuts off..If it's really 1800 peak, it should start the saw at very least, but it can't.
I've been on a quest to find the perfect sounding earbuds. Needless to say I'm still searching. The best I've found so far are the Sony DRE10IP.
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???
The cartridge produced good photos for the eleven pictures. Since it did not come directly from Kodak, someone used it before selling it to me. Kodak has discontinued making the PH-40 so we are the mercy of resellers.
I cannot believe I would be writing this kind of review, my very first in Amazon after being customer for ca. 10yrs. I decided to get this models, since, hey, they are Bose, so quality should not be a problem, right? Wrong!! I took them out of the box, and after connecting them, the left speaker would practically not work, very dim and low sound. I did all the standard trouble shooting (way beyond the skinny guide in the manual) and nothing. For reference,I am an engineer specialized in troubleshooting, so I am sure they are defective. To make things worst, I bought them in US but do not live there so I am doubting I will get them repaired in the local representative. Thank you Bose, will never buy again.
I originally purchased this device years ago (at another retailer) and once I got it into the international mode it worked great. (The power source never worked for me, but I did not have a need for it.) I replaced it because the wire was fraying from so much use. My second purchase of this item was not as good. Although I can still get the device into international mode it frequently shuts off with some songs and stays on with others. It appears to shut off during the slower moving songs. It does not work at all with an audio book. I use this for Sony Walkman and Apple ipod touch/shuffle. I do not recommend this transmitter unless it drops in price (i.e. no more than ten dollars).
Good buy, thought I couldn't go wrong, sound ok, too much treble, and one blew out in four months, with a stereo not even pushing the speakers max wattage. I would not purchase again.
I am very much into clarity and fullness of sound, not a ton of volume or bass. Based on reviews, I thought these would make an excellent replacement to my Boston Acountics BA4800 that have served me well for 2 years (in 2.1 mode). Setup was easy, the clarity was on par with the Bostons, and had the fullness I was looking for despite an exceptionally odd preference to play the right speaker at almost twice the volume of the left. OK fine, maybe a software problem? I adjust to correct and I am now a happy man... for less than an hour. The amp fried itself and I am forced to teardown, repack, reinstall the 4800s and try again for [a lot more money]?I don't think so - the Klipsch might have a slight edge on sound fullness, but not a oost [more money] plus serious quality problems.Save your money and get something better.2008 Edit:I bought the Harman Kardon soundsticks II a little while after returning these. Been 3+ years now and NO problems. They look a little too trendy but they sound great and have been bulletproof. Check em out if you can find them.
The camera case and all the extras were great. The camera was shipped fast. The camera worked for one day. The button to turn it on and off does not work. Wow. Great looking camera and takes good pics but again it does not work. Pervious owner had to have known this. WOW..... did I get the short end of this one.
I've had this DVD player for almost a year and half and all of a sudden it just says "No Disc" whenever I put something in. Going through the setup menu I tried reseting it even went to Toshiba's website and found that a similar model number: the SD-3980SU2 reaches its life span after a short while and gives the "bad disk" error. They should extend that problem to this model number, because its the same problem. Needless to say I'll have to buy a new one for the holidays.
It's really a piece of plastic trash.1. weak signal in connection2. lose signal every a few hours or so3. burnt out in just one month, totally broken.I just heard some smell today and then found out it is totally dead. I just purchased it around one month ago. Really a piece of sh****.
Was great for about a year, then started sounding like a disk drive starting up...permanently. Going to replace it, but not with this brand.
I needed a wireless keyboard with integrated touchpad to control a media center computer in my living room. I found this Adesso 2.4 Ghz Slimtouch Keyboard and I was very excited to finally get rid of the old bulky separate keyboard and mouse I've been using.Unfortunately the unit is cheaply made, feels flimsy and fragile, and it seems like the keys are about to pop off. Another downer is the total lack of customizable keys -- there is not even a Standby/Sleep button.The touchpad does work as expected and there is a functional scroll bar on the right side. Another plus is the true Plug & Play nature of the device -- there is no driver to install and it comes right up under Windows XP and Vista.Despite the low quality feel, I got used to the convenience of having a built-in touchpad and the small form factor of the keyboard. It was all good... until an entire bank of keys simply stopped working after only a couple of weeks of use. I tried reseating the receiver, plugging into another USB port, installing fresh batteries, even a different machine; but same result. The 6, 7, Y, U, H, J, N, and M keys don't work anymore.I'll be returning this unit and obtain and exchange. I'll update this review when I feel confident the replacement works as expected.UPDATE 12/19/11I decided to not take a chance for an equally crappy exchange of this keyboard. Instead, I opted for a Gear Head model at Fry's. Much lower priced and significantly more solid. Here's the link:Gear Head 2.4 GHz Wireless Touch II Touchpad Keyboard (KB4950TPW)
This card doesn't work, none of the Pins work, I keep getting a recording that says; 'this card is in use'. Well, who's using it? It's not me, and I paid for it. :(
Breathe on it and USB cables falls out. The connection plugs (power and USB are horribly designed) Move it, and you lose power. Do these folks use their own product? I doubt it, or else they'd make them user-friendly. Maybe they're masochists. Certainly sadists. Outside package misleading as hell. Says it's Mac-compatible. Well that is only if you know you're supposed to re-format it upon connecting. No such mention anywhere on box or manual. Shame on Seagate for making such a crappy product. Hope they sink soon.
This cable is nicely designed but it has problems with the sound. Sometimes I have to adjust my headphones connection to the extension cable to get the sound come out normally. Belkin extension cable that I bought in Target works much better.
It was fine at first, but after a few months the noise is so loud I was losing my mind. I had to take it out and throw it away. Lost money. Avoid this card.
I bought this curling iron, allured by the claim of the tourmaline technology being better for my hair. I have used multiple curling irons and curlers throughout the years, but have never had the horrible experience I've had with this one. It is apparently WAY too hot, even on the lowest setting. In one week of use, my hair has gone to it's worst shape ever. I have lost patches of hair, and every time I use this iron, my hair feels "crunchy." I am never using it again, while I still have some hair left on my head, and will be looking for another one ASAP.
I purchased this in June of 2002. It's had its problems over the last year. It finally fell into the same funk others have. The carousel keeps opening and closing on its own. It will not play any dvds or cds. Whata disappointment. It is also very slooooowww to respond when the buttons are pushed. I believe a class-action law suit is pending.
This product looks slick, setup is easy and works great for wired connections. However, I still can't get the wireless to work correctly with a new Centrino notebook. After the fact, I found lots of others having the same problem - it disconnects every 20 minutes or so. I don't have these problems on other access points with my laptop. check out [website]for all the details around this.tech support is not much help either - and the wait is long. On different calls, the wait times have been quoted as 160 minutes down to a minimum of 40 minutes. And they couldn't help once I waited to get through.
Update 1/21/2012: I finally threw this thing straight into the trash can, the unit, the remote, and the passive subwoofer. It had failed to the point that one couldn't get through an entire DVD, or even use it just for sound, for more than a few minutes. It would "hyperspace" into some weird state, occasionally emitting a constant tone out of one of the speakers. Sometimes it would not even recover from a power cycle. Pure junk. Never will buy Philips again.If all you want to do is use the most basic features of this unit - some sound, and a DVD player, it's alright - a good value at the $199 I paid in Best Buy about 18 months ago. Anthing beyond that and it's a piece of junk.1. The user interface is so slow as to be not interactive. You have to wait and wait between commands, so it's frustrating, and not intuitive.2. It seems like an eternity from power up to TV sound.3. The iPod dock video out feature just plain doesn't work (120GB iPod Classic).4. It is nearly impossible to use this in a system with a programmable remote. This is because there are some features that are only selected via remote code toggles, such as the crucial Digital In" for sound. Serious, serious design flaw for a supposed "Home Theater" component.5. Copper digital sound out only. Optical would have been nice, saved me $40 for a converter.6. Firmware upgrade available online - and the upgrade worked, and fixed the seconds-long audio dropouts. Nice.Overall, a toy HTS for non-serious, cheap TV and DVD watchers.
Aiwa is usually a good brand but for some reason this pair of headphones is really terrible.1.I tried to listen to music on the train with these and the noise cancelation didn't do anything to quiet the surroundings.2.It is probably the most uncomfortable pair of headphones I have owned.3.My hair kept on getting caught in folding joint at the top.4.The amplifier that it comes with makes the music sound terrible.5.There is a battery case that sticks into the side of your head.6.They look ugly. Trust me.7.They keep sliding off.
Based on the picture I expected a wider base for this frame to sit by itself. The base is thin and therefore the frame can tip over easily. There is no support on the back of the frame to keep it from tipping over. For the price this product is very cheaply made. I would not waste my money on this item.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC FX50 is the latest upgrade to the quite successful FX07, with the addition of a big, beautiful 3 inch screen. The menu functions are well laid out and easy to use, and the camera feels comfortable to hold and fits easily in the pocket. The Image Stabilisation (OIS) works very well even at long focal lengths, and is great for quick "one handed" snaps when on the move.Recording video works quite well, however zooming is NOT available as mentioned previously and sound quality is quite poor, to the point of being unable to pick up audible conversation from anyone but yourself. And now..on the subject of poor.Where this camera fails miserably is picture quality. Panasonic I believe have made a big mistake with this lens, as at its widest angle (and default start-up focal length), barrel distortion is quite noticeable with horrible blurring at the edges. This is most disappointing, considering it is quite sharp towards the centre of the image. Initially I thought I'd been sold a lemon, but after browsing hundreds of photos from other FX50 owners on Flickr I, it is just as noticeable, especially when the images are viewed at larger size.Indoor photography is equally horrible as the FX50 struggles to auto-focus in even the most gracious indoor lighting conditions. Flash performance is not too bad considering the small size of the flash window, but flash-less photography using high ISO is also very poor, even when using a tripod.In summary, I am very disappointed with this camera and would not recommend it to anyone wishing to take good quality pictures at sizes larger than 1024 X 765, and especially significant indoor shots.Such a pity though, that big beautiful bright screen is a wonder to look at.
I got these after buying the amazing Coby Superbass headphones (for less than $5). I wanted the volume control feature. Not badly enough, cause I ditched these after about 5 minutes. Less comfortable, mediocre sound quality and a volume control switch which is more like an on/off switch...
I bought this double pack of replacement cartriges because it said it was compatible with the KX-FPC96 fax machine. However the core was too large to fit in the slot. I'm sure it works just fine in other machines but not the KX-FPC69.
Didn.t like it one bit..wasn't.t what I thought if someone walk in the room they can still see....what ever is on my laptop..though it had more privacy than that.wouldn't.t recommed.
Nothing by Coby has been impressive to me, and the portable DVD player is the worst of their execrable products. Mine lasted about two weeks, and ruined several disks before giving up the ghost. I have since switched to other brand names--ANY other brand names--and have not been let down.
I was going to use it for in the car for the occasional time it would be good to talk and see what is going on. Fits in glove box easily, cables make it easy to power up. Reception is horrible with the antenna included. It can barley talk to others that are with in 15ft of stopped traffic.Do not have an external antenna so can not say how much that would help. But at that point I would just install a full size unit.
I absolutely dissatisfied with this printer. Being in the tech support field, I can usually figure things out fairly quickly. I busted my head open for HOURS to print 4x6's only to find out it needs &quot;special&quot; tabbed paper to print out. Although I haven't gone out to buy this paper, I can only imagine the price since this requirement only seems to be coming from this particular HP printer. And since this printer is already discontinued I can only imagine what a hard time I will have trying to buy this paper as more time goes by.If there was an option for no stars, that is what I would give it. I like simplicity and this printer does not offer that, the print quality may be really good, but that doesn't do me any good if it only decides to print a portion of the picture and not the rest. Thank goodness I bought and extended warranty, because I will be getting a new printer.
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.
Sorry, it does not work. Pl. spend more money and get a better on.
This Laptop Chill Pad I don't think is the best on the market. Next time I buy a Laptop cooler I will spend a little more money and get a better product. This unit is completely made of plastic, the case, fan blades everything...2 weeks after I opened the box I set the cooler and lap top on a desk and did not notice a pencil under everything and broke a blade off of one of the fans. I needed to cut off a second blade opposite the first to balance to fan wheel. If the unit was made better it should have been able to handle the pencil stopping the fan blade and not brake a blade off.Keith
I was initailly impressed with this device, but being an early adopter is risky and I ended up being disappointed in the end. Live video capture direct from my TV went well at first, then started to get fuzzy, flip and change color without explanation. Whenever I scheduled a 30, 60, or 90 minute record from the TV, it consistantly stopped recording at about 5-8 minutes. There was no conversion software in the box which enabled me to convert video formats to MPEG4, so I was forced to use freeware. After conversion, the device did not recognize the format. I bought this device to make long, tedious hours on the plane more enjoyable, but alas, if the MegaView can't accomplish recording tasks, it does me no good. Because this is a Japanese product, support is almost non-existent and even the website is sparse as well as difficult to navigate. This is a good idea that isn't quite done yet. Too bad. See ya in about a year.
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
the cd track changer don't work you can't go from one track to another with the remote or manualey
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....
Early on, I bought these earphones because people stated on various reviews that they were great!Well... my experience was completely different!The cords have a J-type cable so one end is shorter than the other and is meant to wrap around the user's neck while the cord travels down one side of the body instead of the middle.Also, the cable is SO thin that there is (forgot the technical term for it but there is one) an echo and vibration that travels through the cable. MANY people on various forums have noted this, probably the result of thin metal cables, light rubber insulation or both.The reverberation of the cable feedback is SO annoying and can be quite load, even if you're walking slowly. The noise is heard even when the cable gently sways lightly.The earbuds do NOT isolate noise, as compared to earphones from Shure or other high earphone brands!Also, the construction is so light that the cable and wiring tore near the earbuds that I had to send them back for a replacement.I've since put the new and sealed replacements away and it's sitting somewhere gathering dust! I've lost my investment as the value of the earphones dropped. Most people can buy it online for ~$20 but I bought it when it was near retail ~$50!Shure earphones are my preference now, especially the SC-4, now called the SCL-4 model. It cost much more but worth every penny! Literally!The guarantee is terrific and the sound isolation is one of the best!The Sennheiser CX300-B(lack) Earbuds should be avoided at all costs!Be very skeptical of other people's reviews as many reviewers get carried away with their emotions instead of putting an unbiased review of how products actually function!
This is great when used for TV, but the DVD player is pathetic. I constantly have to deal with image scrambling and voice/picture off-sync. I also have the problem of vibrating tray - which is enough to drive anyone nuts! DVD mode loses your place if you accidently switch to TV mode, which happens more than you might think . Having to open the remote to start a movie pretty lame, there should be a more accessible 'enter' button. Warrantee is lousy. Would love to return due to manuf. defects, but cannot! Very dissappointed.
I loved my Clie until it broke only 2 1/2 months after I paid $599 for it. I sent it in for warranty repair - they promised 10 day turn around. A MONTH later they finally told me what was wrong with it, said it wasn't covered under warranty, and asked for MORE THAN $400 to fix it. I escalated within Sony and got the price down to $170, but they still won't fix it under warranty. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED in SONY. I thought this unit was last for years, like my Palm IIIc that it replaced. I was wrong. Sony caused me to lose my employer's trust for decisions like this. I wish I had chosen another brand in the first place. Don't choose gadgets over reliability like I did!
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.
Everything that has been said about the sound is correct in the previous reviews. But I'm surprised that more people don't complain about the excessive length of the one side of the 'V' headphone (where one side is much longer). It is literally so long that you could wrap it around a basketball. This makes it very cumbersome for use at the gym, running, etc, where it is always catching on stuff or getting in the way. It is the one glaring flaw that is causing me to sell these and go back to my other phones.
After following all directions on this product, there was still static even on the clearest channel. Could not get clean reception. Big disappointment and would not recommend to anyone.
I got the Brio D-150 because I really like my old Olympus D-320L, but wanted a newer camera with more memory and easier uploading (USB instead of serial). Unfortunately, the picture quality is terrible. Worst is the color balance: indoors, on Auto, everything is yellow. When I set it to tungsten (light bulb), everything is blue. The auto-focus seems to be off, too--pictures are all slightly blurred. Bluntly, the pictures are ugly. My old Olympus takes much better pictures, as does my wife's newer (and cheaper) HP315.From all the good reviews that I've seen for this camera, I suspect that I just got a faulty one, but it's not worth my time to try another of the same model. I'm returning this camera and not getting another Olympus any time soon. I recommend that, if you buy this camera, get it from somewhere with a good return policy, in case mine is not an isolated case.
The pics show this to be an ORIGINAL Nikon stamped EN-EL5 battery. What was received was a generic battery which I could have paid less for with other options on Amazon.
bought these headphones awhile back, and i wish i had returned them the second i got them. they seemed like they would be nice but to bad i never got to use them....the first time i got to try them out i found out that they were broken. looking inside them u could see that the wires inside weren't even connected. if anyone asked me if they should buy them i would say don't waste your money.
I have been using wireless routers for about 10 years now, but have never come across a router worse than this one. It is totally unreliable, disconnects every 2 minutes, you need to reset it to make it work.Stay away from it.
And then the cheap wiring died on me and I have to go and buy another notebook cooler. I used mine most often on my lap so the wires were being moved around frequently. If you plan to use this as a stationary cooler then its probably better. But who buys a notebook for stationary use?UPDATE: I have just been on the internet for 10 hours in search of a better laptop cooler and my final decision: I'm buying another Tripp Lite. I guess this one isn't so bad after all. I'm planning to heavily duct tape the wires to the cooler so that the wiring is at less risk of being damaged this time around. I extend my 1 star review to all laptop coolers in the world and update this review to 2 stars. THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
I was hoping to use the CM-500 headphone/microphone for project recording, and possibly performance. But I never could get the microphone to work. It came with some dorky battery-power for it; maybe I already destroyed it when my mixer gave it 48v phantom power. (MOTU Traveler firewire sound card.)The headphones are ok, I guess.Maybe these are great for gaming, plugged directly into a computer. I wouldn't know.
I program in both C and C++. This book is okay. There are better ones. I suggest watching Takin' It All Off VHS video rather than reading this text.
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.
The tape does not stick to smoooth surfaces. I was trying to label plastic drawers and tool box drawers in my home shop. The labels fail to stick and fall off even when the surfaces are cleaned. I must apply contact cement to the label or put scotch tape over them to hold them in place. The labels are probably good to stick on paper but are not good for anything else! Look for something better!
I bought this printer since that's the cheapest one on the market 3 years ago. After run out the original toner, my drum light start to flash. That means I need to change the drum as well. I do not know why the drum only works for one toner? Witheut changing both of them, I got a new printer and hopefully, it will work better than brother.
I bought the Palm Z22 for my husband for Christmas. He only had it on 20 minutes while he put in some phone numbers, etc., before it died. He tried to recharge it to no avail. We returned it to Amazon--who immediately sent another. However, last night, Feb. 19, the Palm died again. It will not turn on. My husband is very frustrated as he had put a lot of contact info and meetings on it. When it works, the Palm Z22 is great, but our experience has been very frustrating. Two that are NO GOOD is unbelievable!!
Broke in just over one month. Only works when being charged. Old model, slow, many scuff marks, shuts off randomly between songs. DO NOT PURCHASE
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.
Well the sound quality on these is are great when you first install, if they both work to begain with. when i receved them i had one working speaker and a broken one. but with in less then a weeks time THEY BLEW UP!!! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! if you are just looking for something to update your stereo a little they work great but if you looking for something with power and to make some noise look somewhere else!!!
Cartridge was defective and the company refunded my money as they had no more in stock. Great company, bad product.DJ
I upgraded to this camera from a previous Canon model. When this camera is operational, it allows you to take some great photos. The problem is that after a month or so of having the camera, memory card errors would occur making the camera useless until another card was put in (or the current card reformatted in the camera). This has caused a number of priceless shots to be lost. There is a way to recover most of the images, if you have a computer, a SD card reader and the correct software, but that doesn't do much good if you are away from home. I have tried several cards of varying capacities, speeds and manufacturers (including ones from canon) and the errors still occur. The errors appear random. We have sent the camera in to canon 2 times for repair, we format the cards before we use them each time and the camera still is giving the errors. At this point canon is saying that it is not an issue with the camera but with the memory cards...all of them. This is a shame because I have thrown a bit of business in Canon's direction and think that they have some of the best camera designs.While I will likely never buy another Canon again, and I can not recommend this camera to others, I know people who have had no problems with their cameras. This problem may be caused by a defect in a certain batch of cameras, or in certain models. I suggest that before purchasing the you search specifically for errors that occur with the camera you are thinking of purchasing. I have discovered that there are several canon cameras that have had similar issues and that there are a few class action law suites against Canon for failure to address camera problems.The bottom line is that when the camera works, it works well, but when it doesn't work Canon isn't very helpful in resolving the problem. The customer pays the shipping costs to the canon repair facility, which gets expensive fast. The people at Canon are currently not taking responsibility for the problem. So if your camera fails get ready to fight it out with Canon. If your camera doesn't fail, you'll enjoy the photos the camera produces.UPADATEI have discovered that my camera only seems to operate with select cards. I have been using SanDisk Extreme III 2GB cards for the past month, and I have taken well over 1000 photos with no memory card error. I still find it unacceptable that this camera only contains coding in the firmware to properly identify/work with a narrow range of cards. However, I am glad to find that there is at least one card the will work correctly with the camera
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
I didnt buy this from Amazon, but after some time my drive also stopped working. I dont know how were going to recover all the photo's we put on this drive. Its not worth your time to try to save photo's on a drive that will eventually stop working and you cant recover your information. Very dissapointed.
I bought a PNY graphics card that recently died. The card has a lifetime replacement warranty, so I thought "no problem, I'm covered." Sounds simple. HOW WRONG I WAS. I bought the card in December 2002, so the thing is not yet 3 years old. It turns out that PNY considers the life of a video card to be 1 year (or so, they're not very specific) and refuses to service my card under the lifetime replacement warranty.I don't know about all you, but I consider my computer equipment to have a lifetime of more than 1 year, and even 4-5 years as I pass my old machine on to the kids.Bottom line: PNY doesn't have the ethics of a company I'm willing to deal with. I'd look somewhere else if I were you.
I got the headset in reasonable timing but after 3 to 4 days of use, the jack and the cable connection are not well made as they became problem for me when I touched the cable and jack, the audio from my iPhone disappeared. I just sent it back to Rivet for a replacement and hopefully they will replace it as Blue Proton won't take back the broken headset....
This model gets a lot of hits on things that aren't police cars. I have used it on the highway only. I had to move it below the tinted strip on my windshield because it won't receive through window tint. Oh well - too bad since all you get in the package is a flimsy sunction-mounted bracket that won't hold up the unit whilst going over the slighest of bumps in your car.
I got this printer free when I purchased my first laptop in 2007 at Circuit City. It's a very horrible product, I have to uninstall and re-install the printer for each use (hoping I'll be able to print each time)! Don't go for this type of printer, look somewhere else like Kodak or HP.
The Ceiva frame would be a great product if the year was 1994! HELLO!!!, the &quot;technology&quot; involved is trivial and it is hard to believe that with so many implementation flaws and limitations that Ceiva will be around much longer or, much less, will survive a competitor entering the market with a product based on 2004 technology. I was very disappointed when I first fired up my frame.But hats off to Ceiva's sneaky marketing department that regularly puts five star reviews into Amazon's customer review database! The latest one (&quot;A very popular gift, March 1, 2004&quot; by &quot;A customer from California&quot;) had me laughing because it borrowed so much copy from their advertisements &amp; website.Maybe they have a non-subscription version with a decent-sized quality screen ready to build and in an effort to maximize short term profits they are just waiting until they are forced by the market to provide it. If so, hats off again to their sneaky marketing department. (Of course this is a losing long term strategy, as countless technology companies have proven over and over, but hey, marketing must remain tactical to survive within a greedy company.) Oh well! Maybe next year. I will enjoy watching Sony (or someone else) eat Ceiva's lunch.
Lousy reception. Snowy and fuzzy. (and yes, the old set it replaced was fine) And since it's wide screen you get to see everything stretched. Wide screens look good but if you want to watch them without the stretching... well, this 26" is like an 18" when set to normal. I'm not seeing the value to wide screen at all unless all you use them for is watching dvd's.
I purchased the Microsoft 4000 desktop set from Amazon sold by gearxs. The product list said it was new. However, the product appeard used had no install software and missing other accessories. The microsoft 4000 desk set is an ok product but not essential. I highly reccomend against buyng anything form Gearxs. They don't tell truth about their prodcuts, want consider a refund and want even work with you on anything.
I couldn't get this device to work with gaming and teamspeak the way it should. I could hear but then mic wouldn't work so I fix mic then I couldn't hear. I have vista 64bit ultimate but I think problem rest on Turtlebeach control panel since they could devise a way to get mic and sound to work but not with teamspeak and game at same time. Oh well did a return. The 1st purchase device didn't recognized at all so never got to install phase.
I had done a bit of research before I got these, so I kind of knew what I was getting into. I knew the bass would be heavy, but after a run of tinny sounding buds, what the Hell? I got them, they fit OK {not great}, and sounded better than I had had for a while.For less than a week.The sound started migrating to the left bud. At first I figured it was getting used to the fit. Then I swapped left and right and it was obviously the buds. In no time, everything had moved to one side. I pulled out some older buds and a set of full headphones to make sure. They worked fineIn no time everything was on one side.When I got these I also got a pair of V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds; less expensive, but I figured I could have an on the go pair, etc ... something to have when I didn't want to take the nicer ones.Same thing happened to those in a week. Everything migrated to one side.That's two for two, consecutively. Don't do it ...
I bought THREE of these things over the last two years ... at least two of them from Amazon. (The actual model number was different -- XVC20U in black -- but it's basically the same combo deck they've been selling for several years now.)They worked fine at first, but after a while, DVDs started freezing up on them. Oddly, I have absolutely NO trouble playing music CDs in the very same drives.DVD freezing has has happened on all of them, but it is worse on the unit I have used most. It seems to do it less when the machine or the DVD has cooled down. It gets worse over time. Lens cleaning with a disc-brusher, lens cleaning via taking off the case for direct contact cleaning, and air-pressured dusting -- all do no good.Anyway, thanks to JVC I have several hundred dollars worth of DVD players that don't play DVDs ... other reviews (under various model numbers) suggest there's not a chance JVC will make good on them.I have had, in the past, good luck with JVC TVs and car stereo units, and I try to stay loyal to brands, suppliers and what not. But I seriously doubt I will be making any other JVC purchases due to these things. I suppose JVC doesn't place much value on their brand or image or they wouldn't have dumped this stuff into the marketplace.It seems to be getting harder and harder to find companies that bother to make products that are actually worth what you pay for them. I suppose companies that rip-off customers and laugh their way to the bank must be part of the "new economy" I keep hearing about.
The bulbs, although specified specifically for the lamp I purchased them for, wouldn't fit in the lamp at all. Also one of the bulbs arrived already broken - I could hear the filament pieces rattling around inside. A big disappointment.
I thought that the price was to good to be true and I was right. I used this 1 time and the rubber suction cup ripped off of the spring that holds everything together. This should not have broken after one use. This is the second time this has happened. I guess you get what you pay for.
I was about to purchase a Navigon 7100 when I saw issues arise from experienced users who were testing their new products. (Google Navigon 7100 routing and you'll see what I mean.) I tried contacting Navigon more than once to get assurances that these issues would not be a problem, but their reply was missing or useless. Major issues are:1) Routing in the U.S. (not a problem in Europe) sometimes makes no sense, doubling travel distance or time. Setting "optimal" routing may get around this somewhat, but the product doesn't work as it should; 2) Obvious points of Interest are either missing or difficult to identify on the GPS; 3) Streets are not always spoken on coming turns; 4) Navigon advertises the product comes with a 4 GB secure digital card but often comes with only 2 GB. It is not clear whether this causes some of the other problems; 5) Customer support is not addressing these issues. They simply say if they find I problem in the future, you can be assured they will fix it. This is not a consolation to people spending $500+ for this product.I'm going to wait and see if these issues are resolved before making my purchase. There are alternatives (Magellan, Nuvi), although these are less attractive, on paper.
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 have owned three of these units, both the improved and the older style units. It is true what they say about very poor reception. I still have one of the analog tuner type dewalt radios, and it will work circles around both the older and the newer style Boschs. However, there were two reasons why I bought these radios, cd &mp3 player and charger. I can't keep the cd players running, charger works fine, except in cold weather, where even the radio won't play as if is powered by the charger. You have to warm it up to use it. One of mine died while I played it in the house the first weekend I had it. For a company that specializes in car stereo, I was extremely disappointed. And what is it with the 16 guage cord? I would rather have paid a bit more and got a quality product that Bosh is capable of making. I would not recommend this to anyone. I will be looking at a Milwalkee in the future. Have went thru 2 of three Bosch's and the Dewalt is still working. Also not as loud as I would like for a real construction type setting.
PURCHASED THIS CARD TO MONITOR OUR STOREFRONT. ERROR MESSAGES ON INSTALL 15 SECONDS INTO IT. WAITED ON HOLD FOR SUPPORT UPWARDS OF 40 MINUTES, THEY WERE NO HELP. THEIR REMEDY WAS TO REFORMAT. CALLED 2 DAYS LATER, TALKED TO A DIFFERENT PERSON, HE WAS VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND. WE WENT THROUGH 45 MINUTES OF INSTALL THIS, DOWNLOAD THAT, MOVE THIS, REINSTALL THIS, THAT, THIS, NOTHING WORKED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED.
I tried and tried to get this camera to focus in low light situations in full auto mode and it just would not. Manually focusing is a pain and without some kind of light to assist with low light focusing, I can not recommend this camera and will be returning it.
I have the older version of these speakers, and they have been great for years. But I bought this model for my son last year, and right away we had sound issues related to poorly fitting jacks and plugs. I taped all the wires to the speakers so they won't come loose, but we still get sound fluctuations. Its frustrating to own a decent speaker but have it fail due to something like wiring.
I bought the Nikon Coolpix 7600 for Christmas and decided to return it. It takes pictures of very impressive quality and the buttons are straight forward and easy to use. BUT, there is a significant lag time when you take a photo with flash, at least 5 seconds. That does not seem like a lot but when you're trying to take pics fast, you don't have the 5-7 seconds. MOST IMPORTANTLY: it drains batteries like a tank drains its gas tank. It's unreal, I used brand new batteries and they wereDONE after 25 pictures. (Some other camera's batteries can last up to 400 pics). Anyway, it's a great camera but the engineers at Nikon haven't thought it through.
I bought this Camcorder in Amazon.com and brought to Brazil (where I live) and I could not use the Camera yet, because it's not working. I had to send to a Sansung store and they told me that they can't fix. Thus I lost my money with a product that I'll never use.
Even if this were the cheapest Compact Flash card available, I'd avoid it. I've tested it in many devices, including several digital cameras, my PDA, MP3 player, and my PC (with adapter). The MP3 player didn't treat it any differently than any other card, but my digital camera clearly operates more slowly with this card installed. When I loaned the card to my friend so he could take more pictures when he went on vacation, we were very nearly unable to transfer the pictures off the card. 3 card readers were unable to read the card, and I eventually had to install the camera's software and use its included cable to get the pictures off the camera. Another friend's camera wouldn't read the card AT ALL.I thought the card was defective, so I returned it and got another one...with the same results. Some cameras won't read it, some read it slowly (some work with no problems).If you don't have any other brands of CF cards to compare this one to, you may not realize how deficient it is. Trust me. I own 4 or 5 brands of memory cards, and have used them in over a dozen electronics devices, and the Memorex Compact Flash performed the worst.
I am on my 5th one, Apple stands behind their product and continues to ship me without charge new ones. The little units are handy and this a work around error so can continue to use. Suggest Apple's 2yr Protection Plan. Not the $59 one, instead purchase from the Apple Store their 2yr Protection Plan for the Ipod Nano 2nd Gen and Shuffle 2nd Gen for $39. Also bought an Ipod Nano 2nd gen....no problems and very, very nice.
The Fuji S5000 has a memory chip in it which retains the day/date/time information, but after 12 months to 2 years this chip losses its capacity to hold a charge therefore losing the date/time. Fuji wants $250 to replace the chip! My camera failed a few weeks out of warranty. Each time I change batteries, I have to reset date and time. What a pain in the neck!
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>
In order to access the stylus, to charge, or to sync the Palm, you have to open both the front and *back* panel. This makes it really difficult to use, and makes it more probable that your Palm will slip and drop.The PDA shakes inside the case even when it is closed, and of course you can't fix the PDA inside because then you wouldn't be able to access the stylus.Finally, the case is heavy and too slick to grasp.My suggestion - save your money and buy another case; Anyway, the original is not better adapted to your Palm.
The first one I got was defective and would not recognize discs. However, Amazon was great and sent a new one within a few days. But it's not a very high quality system. The disc drive is very cheaply made and feels like its about to break every time you put a disc in. The speakers are OK, but again pretty cheaply made. The people who wrote that it sounds as good as more expensive systems have obviously never heard good systems. But for the price, it is pretty good.On the plus side it has some great features. I can use my iPod and iPhone in the dock, which most of the more expensive systems don't feature. It also has a USB port, and works great with a flash drive. I really wanted the iPod dock, but if your looking for quality, and don't care about that, spend the extra hundred bucks and get a real system.
There are several reviews of this product -- the MR814v2 version, which is the newer one -- that recommend fiddling with some obscure Windows settings to get the router to quit rebooting when you use wireless. That's all very well and good, but I am able to make the router reset when there are no Windows devices operating in my home. Hmm.Turning off WEP eliminates the problem. It also turns off your (false sense of) network security. This is NOT an acceptable workaround.I don't have the time or the courage for a lengthy diagnostic session with tech support on what might be going wrong with this thing and the things on my network. Unfortunately, wireless technology still just isn't "plug-and-play."If Netgear releases a firmware update that fixes this, fine, and if they do, I'll come in here and update this review. FWIW, when the router isn't dropping my connection every ten minutes, it is light-years better than my old SMC 7004AWBR, which slowed my DSL connection to a trickle. Yet I'll note that Netgear's last firmware drop was in May, and not a whisper about an update. I'm personally shocked that this isn't already a "frequently asked question" on their support site.Ugh. Looks like I'm 0 for 2 on my router choices. Best wishes on whatever wireless router you choose.
At $79.99 a cartraidge, and 4 seperate color cartridges, large tabloid sized Epson brand paper at an avergae of $2 A SHEET (and poor - nasty- quality unless you use Epson paper) this printer will either make you look like a HUGE business or land you in the poorhouse.It does print nicely when we can get it to work right.wished we'd bought a HP large format or tektronix instead. Proabaly would have come out cheaper int the long run.
I was disappointed in this product - I bought it as a gift for my parents, they can only see it if they are looking right at it - the picture quality is good, but only if you are staring at it - I wanted them to see it from the whole room, and be able to see their grandkids all day long - the set up was easy, but it was not worth the money - I was confused by the monthly service fee and am wishing I bought them a bigger computer monitor instead.
The picture depicts a Nikon battery but it's a generic. If you go to the company's site and look at the battery they show a different picture.
This device holds great promise, but doesn't deliver consistently. I'm a history grad student wishing to defeat the high cost and tedium of photocopying documents in the archives. The DocuPen was difficult to set up, the USB cable never worked (the conventional cable did), and the clarity of the scanned images was uneven. The biggest problem: it took repeated efforts to obtain usable images. Thus, before I could finish my work, I had to connect the portable scanner to my laptop to verify that I had captured what I came to the archive for. Often the scanner would stop reading the document before I had scanned it completely. Thus I had to scan the same item multiple times. The manual warns that may take &quot;a bit of practice&quot; to get the speed and steadiness of your scan-passes correct. But after four tedious hours of climbing the learning curve, I boxed it up for return, and went back to the photocopier. Next trip, I'll go back to dragging a flatbed scanner into the archive.
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.
My mother has had this TV for a little less than 2 years. A thoughtful neighbor bought it for her after my father died. Recently the picture contrast has gone all red and the TV is impossible to watch. TV repair technician said this TV is not reliable and they see problems with this brand all the time that are more expensive to fix than the TV is worth. A TV at any price should last a good long time. I will replace my mom's TV, but with any brand but Vizio. I will never buy a Vizio product at any price.
We've owned this printer 4-5 yrs now. Ink cartridges frequently need to be replaced, whether you have been using the printer or not (and the Brother ones are EXPENSIVE). You can clearly see ink still in the cartridge when you remove it from the printer as there is a clear window on the cartridge (but putting it back doesn't help, the printer still says it is empty and usually will then register that there is no cartridge at all).Love the fax and scan/photocopy features. Photo printing never worked well as no matter how much we fiddle, the printer has never drawn the paper in straight, so a tiny corner of each picture will be white.Also, we did not receive an install disk and have frequently had the printer just disconnect itself from our wireless network. Reconnecting it is extremely difficult and the download for installation from Brother's website doesn't work. I gave setup a 2 because at least is has wireless, even if it is a pain to get working.I will be replacing this printer ASAP with a non-Brother model (as from reviews I see the ink issues are common with this brand).
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.
I purchased the RCA8320N DVD + VCR recorder four months ago. All of a sudden, it stopped working. The DVD in the player is stuck, the VCR tape is stuck, the screen reads, "Please Wait". I've unplugged it several times hoping that would reboot something but to no avail. When I called the RCA folks, they told me I would have to send to the Service Center or take it to my nearest RCA Authorized Dealer. I cannot believe I have to pay shipping for this thing and only having it for 4 months. I am sure if I take it somewhere or send it, they will try to charge me a boatload for this piece of junk.Don't buy it. You'll be sorry if you do.
My first unit died in 2 weeks when the DVD player door would not close. The replacement unit has now died 5 months later exactly as stated in a couple of the other reviews (power problem): it turns itself off. Always been happy with Toshiba before, but not anymore. Stay away from this one.
I'm on my third attempt at returns for this item. The previous two filters were clearly used filters. The Tiffen boxes were not sealed and contained no dessicant. The first filter was heavily contaminated with fungus with grainy and splotched surface. The second was very grainy with fungus contamination. These were purchased through Amazon Prime. The product description did not state that I was purchasing used equipment. Amazon is very good at Prime returns but should pay attention to the quality of their suppliers.I've been at this for over a month, on my third replacement. Watch this space for updates... but I expect to get an out of stock notice and a refund. Not a happy customer here.
I'm computer savvy but don't know very much about networks. I was shocked, then, when I bought this router and a netgear wireless card and was up and running in minutes. For 3 months, it worked wonderfully, and I'm now hooked on wireless. But then, for no real reason, the router just stopped working. I couldn't get an answer from email or the website, and like other reviewers have mentioned, the tech-support is a joke (30 minute wait, can't understand them because it's outsourced in India, don't solve anything anyway). I was a huge Netgear fan for those first ninety days, and now I'll never buy another product from them again. Poor form.
Use instructions no clear. No explanation for what to expect when used correctly or incorrectly. Might try it later but I doubt it.
This product is terrible!!! I never did get it to work. HP tech support is no help and the website is even worse.Save your time and money and do not purchase this product
A fine monitor, but...Mine stopped working after 9 months. Waited 2 months for a replacement, only to be told that they had no replacement units in stock. That's right: Samsung don't have any more of these. Still waiting for a refund and determined never to buy from Samsung again.So, a great deal while it works. If anything goes wrong, expect to waste a lot of time and energy dealing with their customer service and don't expect them to replace your unit.
Similar experience as many here- bought it as backup unit. Worked fine for 2-3 months and then failed- clicking noises, computer wouldn't recognize. I spent time troubleshooting- finally sent it back. Received another which did the same thing. I was told that the warranty was one year regardless of how many faulty units I received and had to return.Seems this is not an isolated issue and yet the company keeps selling these units with no remorse. So do we begin a class action law suit?Do NOT buy this product. I bought LaCie drive which is still working 4 years later and am a big fan of the passport flash drives. While access time is not superfast, they are reliable- especially if using as backups...
This product sucks! There are two restriction in this product. It can only be used in US internet setup and it only support NTSC but not PAL/SECAM. This is not indicated properly in the box. We may assume most electronic products in the market basically support either one but this product is NOT. The designer do not have a sense of the global workforce movement in this 21st century. The product basically should not be designed just for a specific country usage. I am totally surprised by Sony having design such a product.For me, it is useless to me when I bought it in US and bring it back to Singapore. It is not working.Secondly, the technical support from Sony claim that the DDNS setup in the BaseStation is only suitable for US ISP but not for others. This is ridiculous! I am terribly disappointed about this product and would warn those that are considering this product.First, check that your country video signal is NTSC and secondly the setup for DDNS sucks! It claim to be working in US but not other ISP in other countries. So, BECAREFUL! My advice is take your own risk if you read my comment and still wanted to buy it.
I needed a basic set of speakers for my office, and a portable set like this looked like a good choice. The reviews were very favorable as well, however I was no impressed. They are okay for low sound, however they cannot even achieve a moderately loud volume. They felt very cheap, and of course standard adapters will not work. I ended up selling them back through Amazon and took the loss. Hopefully their new owner will find them more useful.
Let me preface this by saying I have never felt the need to write a review before, but the amount of stress and suffering this router has caused me has driven me to share my opinion with the world.Aside from providing an unreasonably slow connection, the customer service is outrageously bad, which is surprising considering how much practice they must get. When I first ordered the router, they flat out didn't send it. After hours on the phone and continuously being sent to the tech department (as opposed to customer service), they finally agreed to actually send the router I regrettably paid thirty-four cash moneys for.The router worked for about two days before it $*&@ the bed completely. This started a whole new week-long adventure in incredibly rude service and terrible hold music that ended in a $50 hold on my credit card. While I waited a third time for a replacement of one of these terrible things, I sent back the first broken machine (the postage for that is on you, by the way, unless you want to jump through the million hoops of tons of robo-questions and ringing and rude Californians to make them e-mail it to you) and they decided to charge that $50 anyway, maybe just to be consistent.With all said and done, I payed $34, $50, then $34 (assuming they give me my money back) for a less then-sub-par plastic box that doesn't even have any buttons on it, sometimes works, and seemingly magically eats cell phone minutes and ruins your lunch break from work.
I don't know how anyone could think this is a good value. The processor is several years old and the speed is extremely slow. A 4.5 gb hard drive will hardly hold anything any more. I would estimate the value of this laptop at somewhere in the area fo $75 to $100, and I think I might be being a little generous.
Less than 30 days after installation, ports 27 & 28 stoped working. This problem was painful to diagnose due to our LAN configuration.Netgear customer service was easy to deal with, but charges to ship a replacement before receiving the defective unit. If you need to keep your network up until the replacement comes, you'll have to pay.Update: The replacement unit is still working now after a few months but I wouldn't give it any more stars.
I purchased this webcam based on the previous reviews. I am a computer saavy engineer and anticipated no problems. Was I ever wrong. Despite repeated attempts I could not get this webcam to work and I'm running a upgraded Dell. I've never had a problem with the Logitech cameras I installed on my kids computers.
OK, so this cable is good, but ONLY for standard resolutions, such as 1280x1024. If you have a monitor that does not use standard resolutions (eg. 1366x768), the cable will not recognize the default resolution.In the end: Good cable for monitors that do not support (or don't need to support) plug and play. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with a std. resolution that will suck.Tis.
Instead of receiving the flash unit ordered, I was sent a small camera bag with a small tripod for a small digital camera. I believe I was cheated and therefore will be quite careful of ordering from an Amazon supplier again.
Everything about this device is fine and good, except for one thing: any signal you send through it is noticeably degraded and dark. Kind of ruins the whole point of having higher-quality S-video connections. Avoid.
This all-in-one will not work with my Windows XP machine. The only thing it's go for is stand alone faxing.
Save your money and buy something else. The sound seems to come through a couple of straws: thin, no bass, no "presence." Worst of all, I can't return them. The Koss earbuds with the foam are the best I've come across for the price, even though they can be fussy.
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.
To say I had difficulty finding a wide-angle conversion lens for my Canon camcorder would be an understatement. I'll spare you the details, except to say that my only hope for finding an appropriate 27mm snap-on lens was with Raynox. Raynox knows this: I have never -- and I mean NEVER -- had anyone be as rude to me over the phone as Raynox's so-called "customer service" rep.Because they were my only hope, I didn't talk back to the guy. He wasn't interested in my question (which, of course, is why I called) but somehow spent five minutes patronizing me, interrupting me when I tried to answer my question, and saying things like "Shut up and listen to me because you don't know what you're talking about and I do. Just shut up for a minute." (The funny thing was that I wasn't saying anything at the time.) This guy was hostile the instant he picked up the phone.Begrudgingly, I bought one of their lenses. Either the specs were all wrong (poor translations from Japanese, I think) or the lens was simply junk, because it didn't live up to any of its promises. My videos looked bad and cheap through the Raynox lens.Maybe Raynox has a product that's right for you. If so, I hope you never need customer service! They're so nasty and unhelpful that, even if they have what you need, you won't want to give them your business. I sure won't... well, not again anyway.
I own a 2.1 setup from Logitech (The Z-2200). They sound great, but I was looking for something "lighter" - i.e. without the separate subwoofer and I was prepared to get less bass because a 2.0 speaker setup might not deliver the same bass as a subwoofer-included system. I already have a BOSE system (Wave Music System) which sounds great and offers good performance (though being on the more expensive side of things). Nevertheless, this lead me to believe that the quality of BOSE speakers was kind of "guaranteed", but I was very wrong about that. I bought the pair of speakers and was instantly disappointed. They didn't sound good at all, not for that price (I bought them in Europe and they cost about USD 170,-- here). But the worst is yet to come: The bass is so overpowering that you don't hear much else at all. This is really bad because there is no bass control on the speakers. Of course - listening to MP3s - you can use an equalizer for the music stuff, but for other things (like DVDs), my computer does not offer an equalizer function so these sound terrible. I tried to place them further from the wall but that didn't really help either. Also the sound is very much directed toward a person sitting exactly in front of the monitor between the speakers without any chance to change that because the speakers are built that way ... so if you get up the sound is even worse because you are no more "ideally" positioned. I wouldn't recommend these speakers to anyone, really. The only reason for the second star is that in some other setup or with a computer where you can switch on an equalizer for all kinds of audio output they may sound o.k.. Hate to say it, but my trust in BOSE has been badly shaken. I took the speakers back to the shop the very next day for a full refund. Glad I still have my Logitech Z-2200. What a difference. Great sound. I won't shop around for new speakers for a long time - after this disaster with BOSE.
I bought the Bling-bling Black. What can I say? I love the sound. Crisp clear highs and midrange and the low deep rich bass. The construction? HATED IT!! Where the cord comes out of the plug is the major weak spot and is not compatible with an active lifestyle. The connection where the plug meets the cord allows for too much movement at the joint hense the wire connection breaks inside the insulation. Results either the right or left plug stops working or both. In my case it was always the right plug. This is my 5th pair of headphones in less than a year. Every single pair died within a few months of purchase. You'd think for the price you pay for them, there'd be sturdier concstruction an active lifestyle. and hold up to V-Moda really needs to rethink this design flaw. Overall my rating is 5 stars for sound and 2 for construction.
The price is totally cheap, and that&#65533;s just what sort of product / construction and materials you will get too! I had won this as a door prize, what a wreck, the thin plastic breaks and shatters (much like other products from the manufacturer). The edges of the plastic are also very sharp and I have given myself a cut at some point. From the picture on the front slip that the tower comes in, it looked like a good design, nope, DVDs are difficult to slip in and out of the slots and there is no room for double DVD cases. Skip this product!
This is a fine unit and does everything advertised EXCEPT:I have lost the a/v cable and cannot find a replacement. Apex customer service is a joke, so that avenue is out.It's a 2.5mm to RCA A/V connection (the three rca male connections; red, white & yellow) and I use this for displaying photos & video through a projector... which worked great until I lost the cable!Now I use the iPod.I still have this thing and would like to have it as a backup but my inability to locate the proper cable has me shaking my head and looking at the unit on my desk as it keeps papers from blowing off as I sigh.If any of you millions reading these reviews know where I could find the a/v cable for this, I will paypal you $10. I'm totally serious.
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
Good News: Good look & thick padding. Yellow lining of the bag is a nice touch.Bad News: Much less compartment space than I had expected. Either padding is too thick or bag needs to be a bigger.More Bad News: Inside pocket zipper jams and separates when you try to put anything thicker than a notebook inside. I normally would fill the pocket, but zipper is so poor quality it comes apart easily. I returned the bag.Make bigger. Fix zippers.
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.
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 company offers overpriced screens and is unresponsive and unfriendly to customers who have a problem. If you want a less expensive screen protector of simiilar quality, try Clarivue.
This cartridge does NOT fit my HP 648c as advertised. The color cartridge that accompanied it did, however.
This thing went after batteries with a vengence! I even went out and purchased those super-juiced 'digital' batteries and was able to take about 5 pictures before it finished off the brand-new batteries. It does take pictures (for the most part...sometimes for no reason at all, it doesn't take pictures) but they are not clear on the viewing screen and the zoom makes for grainy pictures. It was terrible taking outdoor pictures if the sun shined at all... It washed out every image. This camera caused me no end of misery and I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
I have owned 3 Dlink routers in my time, each new one dying sooner than the old. The best router ever, I don't even remember the model number of, it was strictly wired. Then I got a DI-624, it lasted about 2 years, but for the last 6 months of it's life it would gripe or completely disconnect on large file transfers. Now I have this, the WBR-2310. It has lasted about 6 months. I opted to use wired connections when possible thinking that the ethernet part would be as robust as the first Dlink router I purchased, but alas this one was even weaker than the last. Is this planned obsolescence? Incidentally, the first router is still up and running after 8 years at my parents' house. I don't know what is so hard about designing a router to last? I can only assume it's either shoddy parts or workmanship, because when the router did work, it was awesome.
Did not work for me. I have a Dell Inspiron 8100, built in Q4 2001. When I insert the USB cable for an external disk (USB 2.0) the computer freezes. Unfreezes only when I eject the PC card. With some playing with the timing between powering-up the external disk and inserting the USB cable I sometimes can get the disk to communicate, but only at USB 1.1 bit rates. Tried loading the drivers from IOGear and made sure all my drivers were up to date (via MS Update). Had to use my internal USB 1.1 port to clone my disk.
The V-Moda Vibe look and sound great with plenty of bass. They were great till they stop working in one ear. I kept in the pouch all the time and still broke on me less than one year.
This is an awful camcorder. While under warranty the camcorder was repaired. The warranty had ended and I am having nothing but problems again. &lt;ay have to cut my losses and but another camcorder. NOT a Samsung.
I have had nothing but trouble since I purchased this unit during Jan. 2005. I was able to load one small map, fortunately, it was my home state but since then I have not been able to load anything else. I get error messages galore! There is no customer support that I can tell. I have sent questions which have yet to be answered and the web site is difficult to navigate. It does a fairly good job with the map that loaded. The 3D picture is pretty nice and it seems to latch onto satillites fairly well but the disadvantages of the unit outwiegh any advantage
This monitor worked like a champ for a couple of years, then out of the blue, horrid blotches in the screen, aqua and pink. Made the thing useless. I paid a grand for this thing, a grand. I feel like I'm gonna scream!!!!!!!Never, Never, Never again will I buy another Samsung Monitor.I knew I should have paid more and got the Apple Display. I've owned many Apple products over the years, and have never, never, ever had a single issue. I'm typing this on a 2007 MacPro right now that has worked like a champ, and I can still get a grand for it today!!!!!
You don't get a Onkyo receiver you get a pair of gloves with $18 shipping charge! My dad always said if its too good to be true it's probably not true! Or there is no such thing as a free lunch....
Bought this back in march to replace an aging linksys BEFW11SR. I was thrilled at first. I plugged it in, did the initial configuration and it worked. 6 weeks later I couldn't access the internet - initial thought was to reboot everything. So I did and still nothing worked. Put linksys router back in and everything worked just fine. Never buy Net gear again. I would give it 0 stars but thats not an option. UNFORTUNATELY!
This unit installed fairly easily. I mounted it in a first floor closet where it now provides an excellent signal to the entire first and second floors (my base wireless router takes care of the family room floor in the basement).HOWEVER, I find that I constantly have to power it on and off to get my portables back online when they have been "asleep" for awhile - so frequntly that I installed a power bar in the closet just so I wouldn't have to unplug the Access Point to reboot it. None of the standard approches to "fix" the connection from the computers themselves works. One portable is an IBM using XP while the other is an HP using Vista, so it's apparently not an operating system or hardware issue. Besides these same computers did not have this problem connecting to my base router (also a Lynksys, although older), before I bought the Access Point.
I had high hopes for this camera bag especially since it would have the Canon logo but the plastic zippers were no match for other Sony bags I currently use. I was very diappointed in the design and unbalanced storage slots.
The speakers look nice, but don't act that way. They seem to work better near the source (transmitter)however, when I moved one of the speakers 35 feet away (through two walls) it didn't receive the signal very well. Even after I played with the controls on the speakers and the transmitter the reception was below average at best or I would randomly loose the signal and only the speaker near the souce would work. I used to have a different brand which had a seperate reception knob and made it easy to tune in the source. Those speakers came in loud and clear. I would not recommend the Acoustic Research AW-811. The speaker control knobs are just plain frustrating.
Another HP printer designed to fail long before the lifespan a reasonable buyer would expect. Search the web for problems with this printer series (HP7200 series) and you'll discover the truth. The most insufficient design of the components surrounding the print cartridges lead to physical breakage of the traces used to communicate with the cartridges which may lead some to purchase additional cartridges thinking the problem is with the cartridge only to continue to suffer the same errors: "Remove and check color/black cartridge". Stay away from HP inkjets; buyers beware!
Does not heat up well and stay hot, nor holds my hair in the clip to the end, as I pull the hair down to curl at the ends, the clip is not tight to the barrel and slips out. Not happy with this item.
This KVM switch worked for all of about 10 minutes before I started having problems with it. I have since replaced it with a larger KVM with more features. I refuse to sell this KVM because I don't want someone else inheriting the problems with this KVM.
Bad design, it is a numbered plate where a keystone jack opening is too big. The jacks stick out the front, instead of being flush. bad product. i hate it.
It broke the first day I got it. It also wasn't the thing I thought I needed. The hi-8 tapes I have did not fit in it
Used about 3 or 4 times, and sound now only comes out of one ear. Too much hassle to return.
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.
WOW! I thought I was going crazy: I owned a pair of these headphone for more than 5 years- I traveled around the world three times with them working them everyday for confidence monitoring for video- never had a problem and always thought they sounded good for the price, lightweight, and fold-ability.Finally, this year, I lost my original, 5+ year old pair. I went straight to Radio Shack for a new pair. Well, 4 DAYS LATER, they broke- snapped clean off at the temple joint as I was FOLDING THEM UP!! Because of my previous experience, I knew this was a fluke failure. To Radio Shack's credit, they gave me a new one.LESS THAN ONE WEEK LATER- same break- same place- and I had been EXTRA CAREFULL folding! Now I wish it was because of my increased gym visits- my finger muscles are just so ripped they destroy whatever they grasp- but I knew someting was up. I went back to Radio Shack and had to raise a stink. They came thru but I was made to feel like a liar.My THIRD PAIR broke THREE DAYS LATER on the TOP HINGE. Fed up, and knowing that RS would call the cops if I made another scene, I decided to repair the break with superglue and a crude paperclip hinge. This works OK but wouldn't you know it, THE VERY NEXT DAY the temple hinge snapped off!! I decided that before I went insane and smashed these evil, devil headphones to bits I would Google- just in case I wasn't crazy...I KNEW it- I knew I wasn't imagining things: something about these formerly great headphones has changed. Now they are flimsy pieces of junk ruining the day of many, many folks. Who knows a lawyer that will launch a Class Action suit?Torsion
sounded great and looked pretty cool. however they only lasted me about a month of consistent use... Maybe it's me but I have had $5 pairs last longer. Something to think about
I like a product that will last and perform to my every expectation. That is why I bought the specific product, because I thought that it fit into my lifestyle. When it does not, naturally I become frustrated and expect the company to step in and set the current situation straight. Well GoVideo (sonic blue) seems to not want any more customers by offering a product that dies in a little over a year, and dosent think about the aforementioned customer buying standards. The company wants more to fix the DVD player than it's worth. Mabey this is some sort of scam, "Hey well make a cheap product that dies 10 seconds after the warranty runs out, then when they want it fixed we'll charge em double!" You get the picture. If you don't, then heres a little advice. Never buy GoVideo products, especally this one.
I had this unit for 2 weeks and it worked ok but the vcr and dvd menus are just horrible. The instructions are terrible too and the VCR stops in the middle of programmed recordings. I have had it, I am taking it back.
headphones are complete garbage....dont waste your money
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!
menu impossible to navigate. self timer only available in easy mode where you then cannot adjust lighting. too tiny to hold. labels on camera too tiny to read. its crap. and whats this about amazon selling it for over $250?!! i paid $45 at radio shack.
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 did not care for this card at all. Of the two games I tried (Myst 4 & HalfLife), both had rendering problems. Myst 4 was rendered awful, the sky would break up, and there was a certain point in the game that didn't render a certain puzzle properly. I was stuck until I bought another card! Half-Life looked terrible too, as any player model was rendered as silvery/white, and my on screen stats would be blurred over so I couldn't see them.I tried every nVidia driver out there, without success. Also, I couldn't use older drivers because they would crash Windows XP with a blue screen of death when I booted up. I'm returning this card and paying a few more dollars for the GeForce FX 5200.
I don't wish to write a review, just wish to know how I can buy this item. There is no way to purchase this item on this site. I wasted 1/2 hour looking. What's wrong here.
I bought one of these cameras to film a once in a lifetime, 3 month Central American vacation. I figured I'd spend the extra money and get the high quaiity offered by digital video. I literally filmed 5 minutes of my vacation when the camera malfunctioned. A warning told me that I need to get the heads cleaned. Now Im no camera expert, but Im also not an idiot. Video heads generally work for more than 5 minutes before requiring service. I figured I could simply contact Panasonic and have them send me a head cleaning cassette in the mail. I may lose a week or two of filming, but at least I'd get the bulk of the vacation. I called the customer service number in the owners manual and asked for help. I'd like to say I got it, but I didnt. So I called again, and again........ Every time I called I was greeted by a different service person who had no way of connecting me with the person I'd spoked to before. The only thing they all seemed to have in common was a lack of compassion and no sense of urgency whatsoever. I was told all kinds of reasons for why my camera didnt work and offered no real help. You see there is only one service center for the PV DV 110 on the face of the planet. If you (I mean when) have problems with your camera, you will have to send it to THE service center. I dont need to explain that this is a slow process. That is why I opted for my only other choice, the cleaning head. Long story short, I orderd one, they sent me the wrong one and told me it was my fault. If I had it to do over again, Id buy a Sony. Panasonic doesnt care.
After all the bells and Whistles, and the smoke clears. I quickly realized that this unit is not even fit for the purpose intended.I'm convinced that this radio is the poorest sounding radio on the planet earth. Right after I write this review, I intend on calling, "Ripley's Believe it of Not", and the Guiness Book of World Records. I',m sure this story will interest them both.Just imagine, this unit is refered to as the, 'Advanced Power Job Site Radio". I would have been better off just purchasing an Ipod.
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.
I bought this lens in May 2007. I have used it quite a bit. I liked the zoom range 18 to 250mm is the sweet range for a all-in one zoom. I also have 3 Canon lens and had a Sigma lens (28 to 300).Well this fall I took the Tamron only on a trip along the Blue Ridge Pkwy. I started to notice it would de- focus as I zoomed out for wide angle shots - when I got back I found over half my shots were out of focus- since most were wide angle (45 to 18 mm). I tested the camera (Canon 20D) with all my lens and found the Tamron 18 to 250 Di II was just auto focusing way off and then of course it will only shoot while it is out of focus (because it thinks it is in focus). You have to switch to manual focus at anything under 45mm -I called Tamron and sent it in for warranty repair they recieved it on 11/02 and I got it back today 12/12. It doesn't do any better- it almost seems they just held on to it for a month and sent it back.My brother has a Tamron 18-200mm on a Nikon (digital) and I tried it a couple weeks ago and found it too does the same thing- maybe not quite as bad.I tried all the focus adjustments I had on the camera to no avail.The best way to focus it is to zoom out to 250mm in autofocus let it focus then switch to manual focus (don't touch the focus ring!) and slide down to wide angle to keep it in the proper focus.This is not what I expected from a 500.00 lens and I guess I'll call Tamron again- but I doubt I'll get any satisfaction- I was happier with the focus on the Sigma but I sold it when I got the Tamron- and I really wanted the extra wide angle 18 vs. 28mm. I like the Canon lens but they are so exspensive and they don't offer a 18 by 250 or even 18 by 200mm.I wonder if anyone else has had a similiar problem with Tamron lens autofocus at wide angle?
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.
i once reviewed this object as a 5 star mp3 player, let me take that backmy white mp3 player, got gunk on it that turned rainbowish, and didnt come offi can also peel it apart after 2 months, yet it has been like this for about 3 weeks, if u can, an ipod is more reliable, and works better, and has much better quality of accesoriesalso the case it came with ripped in the first 2 weeks, and has been useless sincethe stinky part is, its not covered by waranty, because i damaged it....
This either is a defect or all reviewers prior are not keen to detail. My unit won't play ANY MP3's on CD-RW at all! Plays cds fine though. Not why i purchased this POS in the first place. In the FAQ's they mention if you burn with Adaptec Software and the disk is formatted with Direct CD not to use disc compression. It didnt matter either way as the disk is never read by the player &quot;NOCDMP3&quot; was the message I recieved on over 15 different CD-RW's I have loaded with Mp3's. I sent in the rebate before I found out if the Mp3 feature worked.. Hope I can still get a refund...
I ordered this card because it was supposed to come with the SD adaptor. It did not. Also the miniSD card did not work when I inserted in my smartphne.
I bought this item because it was a lot cheaper than the portable laptop fans to avoid overheating. Well, I should have spent the extra dollars because my laptop overheats on this thing in half an hour and shuts off on its own!
I don't know why anyone would not want access to the control wheel or the DISPLAY, but its a bit annoying that its completely covered. If you are just looking for something to attach an Ipod to your arm and then not have to do anything, its fine, but if you are using it for hte Nike+ aspect, then you'd probably want to see some of the settings or navigate to end workout at some point which this doens't really let you do. it would have also been nice if they put in a small sleeve to keep your keys.
I bought this camera to make youtube videos with the audio is great and the quality overall its frickin awesome
Good sound, comfort, and isolation were my selection criteria.These headphones isolate exterior noise to degree I never experienced before, with my Sony or Koss phones. Sure, the [...] Bose may do it better, but I'm not spending that kind of cash on headphones.The sound is very good whether connected to my Iriver 320 or my Denon 3802 receiver or to my pc. I boosted the bass a little just because I like it that way.They are comfortable and unobtrusive. I was power walking with them on and my ears did get warm after a few miles, but that was to be expected. Normal sitting and listening, no problem.I think the Sennheiser HD-280 are an excellent value. Well made, sturdy, unlike the Sony MDR-XD400 which I originally purchased. I returned the Sony's the same day because they were cheaply made and the sound quality poor. The Sony sound was bad due to a poor design i.e. if anything, including the cord, a chair cushion, your hand, touched the outside of a phone, the rubbing sound was amplified and very noticable, drum like. They were junk.
... and look for something else. These are terrible! I heard there were fakes of these, but hoping I wouldn't get them here. I'm not sure if these are fake or not, but by some of the web-sites I read, they could be. Regardless, I can't return them.
We purchased this based on everyone's reviews - but J&R music world sent us the European model instead of the American model. Which means we have to run out and buy an additional adapter. So far I have not tried it. Just very disappointed that they would send out the wrong model. Normally I would return for the correct one - but we are expecting our child in a week (the sole reason we bought this camera) so now, off to Fry's to fix their screw up.
Most of the published reviews for the Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum are bunk. Having chatted with numerous end users and techs since initial purchase, my findings have proven common place. Creative Lab's failure to address documented problems dating back to the AWE64 is reprehensible.Strengths:Easy installation, front access controls are very nice (especially the addition of a firewire port), sounds are rich, remote control is cute. The command bar up top can be hidden.Weaknesses:The card may cause some games to crash resulting in a hardlock.Summary:This card replaced an aging PCI 128 Creative Labs. Installation was very simple. The Audigy only takes up an additional slot if your case does not sport a joystick mount.I first installed the card into my main 1.8GHz P4 Win98SE gaming computer residing in a 19&quot; rack; but sacrificing one of the few external drive slots became a problem as well as crashes and intrusive noises (pops, chirps, etc.). The card was moved to an AMD 600MHz Win2kPro IBM Aptiva tower.Would I purchase another? If/When Creative Labs updates the drivers to address some game crashing and bothersome noises, possibly; however I am now strongly considering Turtle Beach.
Amazon's product description is very misleading. Although the description indicates that this is a CD/DVD Burner & Printer, it is a PRINER ONLY. The full-featured version of this product is $1100 more. In Amazon's defense, they probably have not physicly reviewed the product, and the manufacturer's website and those of other vendors are similarly misleading.
Worked really well for 3 movies. Then stopped loading discs completely shortly after the 90 day warranty was up. If buying this, make sure to get the extended warranty.Great up-conversion, a non up vs. progressive scan really showed improvement on Revenge of the Sith.
Very dissapointed with the Ipod selection screen. Im swapping this for the Fusion unit which has a scroll wheel and feels just like the Ipod. Also it won't take you two hours of clicking the next button to get to the T's in the ipod....
My husband bought out moniter after Christmas in 2008. For the past several months it too has been taking forever to turn on. I did have problems with it randomly shutting off, but fixed that by telling my computer to never put it into sleep or standby. I researched if this was a common probem and lo and behold it is. I was able to find a fix for it, 8 of the capitors need to be replaced. I found this on a repair website. Apparently the capacitors will eventually not hold a charge and the moniter will die. Stinks seeing as my husband paid over $200 for it less than 2 years ago. you can buyt he parts for about $15 and looks like a fairly easy repair. Will post an update once we have received the parts and replaced the bad capacitors.
I made the mistake of buying these at Best Buy without referring to Amazon.com first. I won't do that ever again. The other reviewers are right, these are probably the most overpriced, the most uncomfortable, and the poorest sounding headphones you can buy. The only thing that is decent about these headphones is that it does an adaquate job of canceling out noise, but that's it... so I gave it 2 stars (since 1 star is the lowest rating and they're still good for canceling out noise). I returned these and bought the Sony MDR-NC6, which I absolutely love... they do a decent job of canceling out noise, they sound great, and they are very comfortable.
Any contact with the wires results in annoying noise. This makes the earphones impossible to use unless you are absolutely still.
I've been dealing with this Dlink 1310 and 2310 for almost 2 years now...and it was dropping connections within the first week (didn't matter too much b/c my neighbor didn't mind me freeloading off of her wireless, so I would only need the dlink for secure info like credit card payments etc).Don't waste your time or money on this. Dlink customer service is quite possibly the worst I've seen (and I spent countless hours on the phone with the now defunct MCI Worldcomm, cable providers, etc). I finally complained so much they sent me another one (outside of the warranty). But of course they shipped me a refurbished one that would drop WIRED and wireless connections. When I talked to them they wouldn't take it back saying it was a one time courtesy to authorize a return without a receipt...it didn't matter they shipped me a dud!
Marginally better than dropping your PDA on the floor, I guess. But only marginally - the Palm rattles around so badly that any major bump will damage it anyway. The latch is easily broken (mine took about 5 weeks to go) and can easily fall open anyway, and there is no access to any of the ports, so if you want to put this in your pocket and listen to music, you're out of luck.This is an appallingly bad design, and I wouldn't use one if it came for free (which mine did).
zero stars since Garmin says my unit is already registered. Software does not install on Windows 7 laptop. already tired sending e-mails to Garmin requesting assistance; learn to read a map it is cheaper and a lifetime skill.
I'm disappointed.The quality of the box and packaging is tremendous. The speakers are heavy, look high quality and have great aesthetics. The touch features work well, and the software installation was easy. I like the display and would like to buy it separately, however none of these great features have a thing to do with how the speakers sound. The speakers were sorely incapable of reproducing even a moderate amount of bass, or clean highs. The sound was very flat and non-dimensional. The sounds it does produce are clean, but you aren't hearing the highest of the highs or lowest of the lows with this set.Don't expect pristine highs. Don't expect any moderate amount of bass. If this were a 2.1 system instead of a 2.0 (meaning it came with a sub woofer) I'd give it 4 stars instead of 2 simply because of the innovative touch and display system as well as aesthetics.My favorite speaker setup in 2.1 is currently the Bose companion 3 2.1 system. These Logitech speakers are half the cost of the Bose system, but definitely less than half the performance. For the volume and breadth of sound produced, I'd say the speakers are too large. They are half as tall as my 19" flat panels. Had they been phenomenal I could deal with the size. They sure "look" powerful.Everything about these speakers is great except for the sound they produce. If these were made in a 2.1 system, they might have a chance at being competitive.I'm not a hater reviewer, and don't often rate products less than a 3 (check my other reviews). I'm pretty picky when it comes to sound, but I'm not unpleasable. These just weren't even acceptable enough for me to say they were ok. I had a 2.1 system similar to Logitech's current model the Z340, and was happier with that $60 pair of speakers than these. Glad that I'm only reviewing these speakers, because I wouldn't pay more than $30-$45 for them.Logitech describes them with words like "powerful", "rich quality" and "studio-quality". I couldn't agree with any of those descriptions. They didn't fuzz out or anything, but definitely not stand-out sound.
Here are my pros and cons. Hope this helps.Pros:- Nice thing was that it is quite easy to attach or detach. You don't really need other sticky stuff to leave it on all the time, either.- It does the job. Others sitting next to you will not see what you have on the screen.Cons:- The filter darkens your LCD quite a bit as if brightness level was brought down by a full step. (My laptop has 7 levels.) It is not a surprise, but at the same time, I expect a bit more from a $80(retail value) plastic piece. I actually called 3M to check this before I placed my order, and they were saying that the filter "enhances" the contrast. Don't trust them on this.- It has a 3M logo and part number (pf 12.1) printed at the bottom in small fonts, which I found to be annoying sometimes. It also has a notch (1/2" long) at the top, which you do not really see in any of their advertisement/pictures.All in all, if you really need to have a good privacy filter, you will end up buying this 'cause there is not a good altenative on the market for now. If you are more interested in protecting your screen, check out other products.
The AC adapter case is fine, holds items securely and has an inside strap. Also able to fit additional battery.The Laptop case is extremely thin and very loose fitting. It's not worth the purchase.The company ships FedEx, not UPS as Amazon does. Keep this in mind.
This remote did not work with all of our components. It limited the capabilities of our cable television DVR and only worked with our surround sound system a few times. It was difficult to program. I gave it to a friend with only a TV and DVD player and bought myself another brand that works great.
The product is broken. I tried to contact seller and warranty but nobody change my item.
Product purchased based on reviews but did not work as advertised. Very difficult to extract from container and left streaks on stainless steel appliances. Found a much better product at Home Depot called STEEL MEISTER. It works!
I just got the Garmin forerunner 101 about a week ago. Amazon shipping was golden as usual. item was in new and perfect condition. I rated it high stars for 'ease of use' but then I also rated it very low overall BECAUSE it eats batteries WAY too fast. I put a brand new pair of Duracell alkalines(just bought)and the unit grabbed a gps signal out around my house(clear skies few trees)in about 4 minutes. I only used the GPS for about 20 minutes and then turned it off. It was easy to set up and use and I looked forward to measuring my street luge runs at Mt. Tabor. Mt Tabor has a lot of trees...BUT the road we ride on is fairly open and unobscured by trees. There is clear line of sight to sats. I could not get a signal!!! Clear and sunny day and never could get a signal in the four hours we were riding. I did not have it on all that time...but tried about 7 different times and places to get a sat sig to load and no dice.I was able to get a signal in my car(if window down)last week...but not today. When I got home, where I had no problems before getting a signal, I could not begin to get one there either! As far as I am concerned anything that needs me to be on top of the batteries THIS much is a waste of time and patience. I bought this strictly for luge runs and the first time I needed it; in conditions that it is reviewed to be able to handle...I could not get a signal off of basically brand new batteries! I will try some rechargeable lipos but BE WARNED...if you get this you better carry something like a 'Rambo Battery Belt' if you plan on running it 'long'.I am VERY dissapointed in it for that reason only. This thing is about as useful as your girlfriend when her Mom is visiting. I wish I would have gotten the sirf tech and something with better battery usage. I think that the battery just gets drained so fast as the unit searches so hard for a signal. I like the design and function layout for my purposes...but I sure did not expect such ridiculous battery life with. Summary: with basically brand new batteries the forerunner was 100% USELESS to me today.
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.
I purchased 3 of these cameras to go with a Q-See 4-channel PCI card. I set up all three on my office desk, under good lighting. One camera has a decent image, one camera has a poor image, and the image from the third camera is so washed out that it is practically useless. The night vision feature allows you to make out shapes from very close range, but not much else. Even on the "decent" camera, the color is poor. Prior to this purchase, I was looking at some demo systems at Sam's club, and the image quality with these cameras is much, much worse than even the entry-level, bargain cameras that were being demonstrated. I would recommend that you keep looking for a better camera, as this one has a poor picture quality.
If you want to be alone in the world, buy it. Bouth to ACER, I`m so sorry for buyint it, I had become a master in compures trying to fix this cans of sh...
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 simply couldn't use these - there is a loud grainy hiss over anything I try to watch no matter which channel I put them on or how long I tried to tune them to just the right spot. Maybe I just have too much interference but these did not work for me and I will never try RF headphones again.
threw in trash. guess it was the old stock. product hard and dried up. closures on side of phone were too hard to stay closed. tried cutting them off, looked bad.
I purchased this and have used it for a couple of weeks now... The though of an 802.11b camera was great since I utilize 802.11b and g within my house. I have a large house and cabling is impossible.This cam sets up very easily. I set up the link to Linksys via their fee service.My only gripe is the poor, and I mean POOR, contrast of the cam. Unless the room is well lit, everything will be too dark. Even adding a table light to the room means you'll only get the light and all else will be dark.Outside, as others have said, is totally impossible. It'll just be a white blurr.For those who can understand photography terms and principles, it also is a slight telephoto and it should be a 'fisheye' lens so you can see it all. I'd guess it to be about the equivalent of a 60-70mm.Fix these items and you have a great cam. If these are not an issue to you, it's a great cam and a fairly good price
I purchased this portable tv for a christmas present, after several attempts at different locations the reception is terrible. I sent it to casio for repair, they have had tv for over 4 weeks,and they are still waiting for repair parts.I have contacted them and they promice to update me with the progress but they do not. I have requested a new portable tv and they said they will repair this one. I should not have this tv in for repairs it is new.
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??
Considering how much you pay for these, you probably aren't expecting a whole lot. But honestly its not worth the money you save. I found the magnifying power and clarity to be disappointing and also would have liked to be able to adjust the distance between oculars more than the design allowed.
... I bought a privacy filter about 5+ years ago and while I needed some protection for a new external monitor, I figured it was time for an upgrade (this "new" one should be better, right? WRONG!). When I got it, I literally compared it side-by-side and found it was NOT the privacy miracle some are TRYING to make it out to be!: The viewing angle was NOT better! BOTH glossy sides tend to ATTRACT fingerprints! (forget it if you have a touch-screen!). I don't like the 3M logo ETCHED into the corner of the filter! And, the price (and all the long, wordy HYPE) is NOT commensurate with the "improved" privacy it alleges! Bottom line, it does AS GOOD a job as other privacy filters, NOT better, AND it doesn't have a matte-finish on one side (like my "old" filter) that prevents glare! Save your money and buy another, CHEAPER product!! Anyone who says differently isn't being completely honest with you!!!
I spent $60 on this and it broke after 6 months.. I guess the old saying, "you get what you paid for" is true.:(
I agree with all the good stuff listed against this product (model -360). I have been using this for about 6 months now (brought it for a $100 more).But there are some major issues, because of which I would advise against buying this model. First, many places are identified by their Township names, and not city name. For example an address in the city of Collegeville, PA is identified as Upper Providence Twp, PA. Similarly for French Town, NJ it needs the township name. Township is a logical demarcation for administration (Google that if you need more information), but usually addresses are specified by city name. This makes the GPS ineffective in many rural areas, not because it doesn't have that map, but because it identifies it by a different less known name.Another irritant was its identification of county roads by CR numbers, instead of road names.The biggest showstopper was its inability to find the shortest route to a destination (it has other options but not this). Many times the GPS routed me through longer routes.My advice would be to go for Roadmate 760 model. When you are going to spend this amount of money, it is better to go the extra distance and get a reliable GPS, and not a toy like what I have.
For $20 you get great sound quality. They fit nicely in the ear, and look ok too. I wish the cord was a bit more rugged and the jack was straight rather than 90, but for $20 I can live with this.What I can't stand, and what's not written about in the product description, is that the cord is asymmetric. The left side is shorter than the right after the Y split. I can't stand this. It feels like I have something constantly pulling on my left ear. And then I have this large loop dangling around my neck. It doesn't work for me, and I would have gladly paid more money for something without it. If I had known in advance I would not have purchased these headphones.
I bought this case because I take my Palm with me everywhere and I thought the hard case would keep it safe. Unfortunately the hard case CAUSED my screen to crack!Here is why: On the inside, opposite the screen, are brackets for keeping extra memory cards. They stick out higher than the rest, so if you push on the case from the outside, they go right into the screen and crack it! It doesn't take much presure either.Palm does not consider this to be a design defect and won't pay to fix the damaged screen. If you buy this case, be very carefull not to let anything ever push against it. Actually, you may want to consider a protective case for the protective case!
The cable looks fine but when I print photos they come across a little jumbled on it because of the length... I expected better out of a "gold" USB cable... I used to test printers at Lexmark and we had many cables that worked fine for printing at this length.
I'm giving up on this thing. It often dropped off and had to be re-booted with cable. Then it wouldn't re-configure with a DSL connection even after reseting. Of course, now I see there are all kinds of issues with it. Wish I'd looked at that before I spend hours troubleshooting this piece of junk...
Won't charge anymore. Had the battery since June, 2010, charged it twice and now it won't charge.
Be aware that this product will not work out-of-box with Vista, XP Media Center, or XP Tablet Edition. The hardware is great, but since the echo cancellation is done on the PC working drivers are essential.
Well, this is an updated review. I have to agree with J.R. from New York. I previously reviewed this tv and stated it was a good buy. Now I am changing my review. I bought this tv thinking it would look as good as it did in the store. Not so. Before January the 4665 was being manufactured with the older trident processor and after December with the new cortez processor. Well the new processor just looks ok, most of the time grainy and lifeless (Even in Planet Earth on Blu ray!!!!). Who wants to spend almost $2000.00 on that!!!!? Plus major color banding.I contacted Samsung twice and they referred me to my local Samsung tech and I spoke to them about 4 times and finally they referred me back to Samsung who said there was nothing they could do for me. So now I am just waiting for Eagle to pick this up so Amazon can give me my refund. (Amazon has been excellant by the way!!)Bottom line if you can get your hands on an older model good for you. Other wise there are better LCD'S for less than this.
The router works well &quot;if&quot; you are within 10 feet of the router. If not it will NOT work as promised. Why would anyone want wireless on a notebook with such poor performance?
I am on about a 10th disk at the moment, and not one has been recognizable post-writing.Moreover, my recorder (8x) drops down to about 4x on these disks, despite them being 16x.Money well wasted (too bad I waited - otherwise I could have returned these to Amazon).
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.
While I liked these speakers at first; having had them for 8 months I wish I could return them.Maybe I'll write Bose to see what they say. The speakers have 2 big problems, that only appeared over time.1) the buzzing when they're plugged in, but with volume all the way down, is irritating and prevents silence in my room.2) the connector for the left speaker has gone bad, I only get both left and right speaker after I've fiddled with the connection.This really sucks, because I've had them long enough that I probably can't return them and not long enough to consider them a good investment. Bose, this is a strike against you.
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.
I bought this back in February and it is now November. After about 30 days of installing these on my ceiling and only running a single HDMI cable through them, the adhesive lost its stickiness and fell off the ceiling. We replaced a few pieces with some spares we had from the original order but they now have also lost there adhesiveness and I am probably going to have to use Contact Cement to get these to stay on the ceiling. I guess they work as long as you are prepared to find some other way to mount them than using the adhesive that comes attached to them. :/
After using the Pilot for several months I found it easier to go back to my dayrunner. While the Pilot is smaller and lighter to carry, it is too tedious to enter data and retrieve the same.
I wanted an iPod for years and finally bought one. I had already downloaded iTunes and burned 1700 of my favorite songs onto my laptop in AAC format, so when I bought the iPod I was all ready to load songs. Too bad the hard drive failed loading the songs. OK. Took to the Apple Genius who gave me a new one. It died too. Spent hours scanning the internet for fun tricks to try to get the stupid thing to work, but never could fix it. Never actually listened to a song on the damn thing so who knows what it sounds like. Apple did refund my money, but what do I do with the 1700 songs in AAC format? I dread loading all those songs again!
I never heard of anything that calls itself a TV that doesn't have a picture. The little screen tells you what station you are on and I could hear Oprah talking, but that's all there is: Sound and no picture. The sound wasn't even that clear.So that's why the ad didn't mention whether it was black and white or color (color seemed far fetched but with LCD screens it seemed possible) and it seemed remarkable that you would be able to see much on such a little screen, but in these high tech days and at such a good price it seemed worth a try.This is probably for people who want to listen to televised games while working and wouldn't be able to look at the screen anyway.
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!
My first Zen Vision M was immediately shipped back because it wouldn't turn on (so that didn't signal good things to come). The new one I got worked beautifully for 4 months, but it just died. First, the sound went out. It continued to play, but the sound didn't work on my headphones or speakers. Half an hour later, the screen went black. An hour later, it shut down completely and my computer won't even recognize it. Attempts to contact customer service and get web support has been painful and arduous. Their website is ironically faulty and they deliberately hide customer service contact information such as numbers and addresses so you just want to give up. It's great while it lasts, but the company does not know how to run a business and is cheap when it comes to customer satisfaction. Such behavior is reflected in their product.
I'm a big fan of LaCie d2 drives. My problem with this item #300685 is the fact that this is apparantly a discontinued mechanism, replaced by Lacie #300719, list price only $10 more ($399). One star rating awarded to Amazon, not LaCie. Current model product (which I was hoping to buy, but cannot find on Amazon) includes additional FireWire 800 Mbit/s interface, twice as fast as Firewire and USB 2.0 included with this drive. Amazon website is great for books, but fails to give technical specs on most computer items.
It's hard to get a lot of use when the drivers don't load properely and as you use it, the signal periodically drops so the mouse jitters... don't buy it.
Im dissapointed, bought these speakers and found out one is defective. When i turn the volume up, theres lots of static and distortion. I then tested them with a digital multimeter and found that one speaker is shorted. (Speakers are rated at 4 ohms, actual reading of the coil is 0.4 ohms) So now i have one speaker that works and one that doesnt. Not going to use the warranty because it isnt worth it. (I would end up paying double)In addition these 5 x 7 speakers are supposed to fit my 95 Ford Contour. They do not.My advice : spend a few extra dollars for quality, go with a known good name brand i.e. kenwood
Bought this based on reviews, looking for something to play both CDs and my ipod, sound w/ ipod is pretty good, but radio stations sound tinny, and cds not much better.
I bought these radios to replace Model FV700R due to poor audio reception quality but guess what, they are just as bad if not worse. The reception cuts out and you find yourself needing to repeat messages over and over. I have a pair of FV200s which are only rated at 1 mile range and they have 10 times better audio quality than this more expensive model does. I do believe Motorola has a serious design flaw in their radios. I think their Quality program is deficent. Oh by the way I bought them from motorola store and paid $96.00 shipped, which a you can see I got screwed based on what they are selling for on Amazon, my mistake!DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
Seagate ST302504FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard DriveThumbs down... tired of wasting time on this drive. It does not talk to Dell BIOS and falls asleep almost immediately. When you unplug it, it corrupts the drive. Thanks guys.
This factory refurbished model 360 GPS worked for about ten hours. Initially it worked fine. It then failed to pick up the satellite signal or would loose the signal as a drove along on a trip. I called tech support for help twice. The service personnel are very difficult to understand and they also have trouble understanding me. It is a language issue. They suggested various tests and reprogramming but it did not correct the problem. The unit was fifteen days past the 90 day warrantee so they wanted me to ship back the unit and charge me $144.00 to examine it. I can't afford to pour any more money down that hole for ten hours of service. Stay away from the refurbished unit and don't buy a new unit without an extended warrantee.
Nice idea, but it doesn't really work!After finding the online tips about how to use this device (which were not included with the device), I got it to detect my IDE drive and was able to look at a few files. However, it soon came up with a write error ("Delayed Write Failed") and disconnected. Upon trying to reconnect, it appears that it has corrupted the hard drive, which is now unreadable.I thought it might just be a fluke so I tried another drive, but it did exactly the same thing.This device is worse than useless: it corrupts good hard drives. After looking at other reviews, it also appears to be a safety hazard (producing fires, shocks and burns).
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.
As others have said, with other 2.4 GhZ techs, there is a strobing horizontal line, and clicking with the audio. I had the transmitter and receiver about 15 feet away, and could not get rid of this. I tried different channels on my 2.4 GhZ internet, as well as my 2.4 GhZ phone. Trying to use this product with both other technologies was just getting to greedy with wireless! They just need to invent one that goes over the wireless LAN!
I was happy to see this item on the website. However, the item I received was not new in Garmin packaging. I thought I was ordering from a site that would have described the item as being either an open box item or would have clearly indicated that it was not in a sealed Garmin Box. It didn't mention that it was not in the original packaging. The item was loose in a reasonably sized, white gift type box.This raises questions about this present which I purchased for my husband as a gift. I rely on Amazon for purchasing items and I have always gotten exactly what I expected. This was a disappointment and since I went through Amazon I would have expected a better description by those that use the Amazon site to list their items.
Voltage with no load reads 110.0. Voltage with 240 watt load AC reads 105.0. This low voltage may be unacceptable for use with a refrigerator.
The ability of this scanner to produce a full scan of its bed is very poor. I have been used to an old Astra 1220U, which was able to provide a scan with very little shadow at the edges of the scanned area. My attempts with similar original images on the 1650 were extremely disappointing. I was left with about 4 picas of shadow all around the final image. The Techies told me that it couldn't be adjusted. Also, when scanning my illustrations in &quot;illustration&quot; mode, the results were dismal. The techies told me to set it in &quot;Color Photo&quot;. Go figure...I didn't try the neg scanner, so I can't comment on that. I returned the unit the day after it was delivered.
This is an expensive 35 mm camera equipped with a functionally useless LCD view screen. The LCD view screen is turned off by a contact swich as one uses the eye piece to focus and take picture -- an awkard arrangement. One should not be confused by the advert which gives the illusion that the image in the view screen is live; it is not. In fact, the view screen is use to review a picture after it has been taken and to display the elaborate camera settings. The camera is very difficult to configure and use. This is the most useless camera that I have seen.I give it half a star or less.
Beware of this product. If it happens that the first computeryou connect this to is a Mac, then it is impossible to ever getit to work with a PC again - the software required to resetfactory settings does not work for this model! I do not understandhow Apple can sell such a product without any warnings. We areleft with a gift that the recipient cannot use.
This is my 5th Slow Cooker. If you're going to buy one, buy one by Hamilton- Beach, they are the best and safest. I needed a larger pot and Elite was only one I could find. I'm a small caterer and this product should be recalled.It boiled at both High and Low temps, and continued boilding 1/2 hour after it was unplugged. It's handles are useless. H-B, have "open" handles for ease in carrying.The lid is useless. It doesn't fit, they even say that in their manual- what a great thing to be proud of. All slow cooker lids should have firm suction fits and latches like H-B's Stay 'n Go Slow Cooker has.This is the first Amazon product, in years, that I dislike. Amazon is good, this product is bad.
It has worked well, however since the first day of purchase the power cord buzzes as if it's going to blow out. The volume is really low and the iPod player is not for iPhones. Other then those issues, it is overall a good DVD player.
I fell to the cheap temptation and bought this DWL-520(rev e) PCI card. It took me a few minutes to discover:- it will not connect to a Wireless Access Point that does not use SSID. It forces you to use an SSID of your own and if you don't it uses &quot;default&quot; which works fine with their hardware. This is completely moronic. Most WAPs/Routers offer a feature to turn off SSID and the designers of the software (card?) should know this.- tech support is especially cheap. The support article on their website that addresses the above HUGE problem completely contradicts itself and proves they don't know what is going on.- their software is big, cheap and caused my Windows 2000 system to stutter (erratic mouse movements ever few seconds, etc).Last week I borrowed a friend's Cisco 350 wireless card and had absolutely no problems.If you want a wireless card backed by quality hardware and software, expect to spend at least US$65. I'm taking mine back and spending twice as much on a Cisco 350.
I got this for my wife's new nano, but the new nanos are not rounded on the corners like the older ones, so the new ones WILL NOT FIT in this case. I'll have to see if I can return it. I am surprised Amazon is still listing this item.
We had our SD200 for about 6 months and kept it in a small camera case. Had lots of fun with it. Somehow the LCD screen (see other reports) broke with just minimal pressure to the camera. When turned on the LCD screen is grey with a purple splotch down the middle. It still takes stills and the movie mode works but you can't adjust the settings without the screen. Frustrated, we just sent it in to Canon. If they charge us to fix it will not pay it, just get another camera that won't break like this.
I didn't know much about wireless headphones, but I thought it would be a good idea to buy some because I always need headphones when I'm on my computer late at night and I'm not always right next to my headphone jack. After reading other reviews of these headphones, it looked like they would be decent for the price. It turns out, they aren't really. Maybe if you want a decent pair of wireless headphones you're going to have to spend more money, or these ones just aren't very good. There is a constant static noise all the time, and it is hard to tune it properly for the volume to be loud enough. Randomly, the receiver will just turn off and because I have the volume cranked so high since I can barely hear anything they blast my ears with a really loud static when that happens. Also, these headphones are like a little pair of speakers, they don't contain sound at all. So in conclusion, wireless headphones technology needs to improve, or these headphones just kind of suck.
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!
I have used Pyle wires and these RCA wires. In comparison, I'd recommend the Pyle wires. The problem with the RCA wires is that when you try to splice them(split them), you'll peel off the rubber off wires thereby leave wires exposed. Not Good. You have to get the pressure juuuuuust right whereas the Pyle wires you just grab and rip.
I bought the 4GB product in Sep 05 and it went bad just before the warranty period ended. After a long drawn out process with technical support and having to contact Best Buy to get my original receipt (who saves receipts for these for a year?), they replaced the product for free. The second product lasted only two months. Same process again. They sent an 8GB at no charge. The 8GB lasted for 8 months. Now they won't replace it since it is well past the 12 months of original purchase date. Note however, that all three failed before owning them for 12 months. All data including my Master's Thesis, all pictures and music are gone. If you are looking for a long term solution for backup, I highly discourage buying this product.
May have been defective. 1) It would only recognize one of three PC's on the network, regardless of which port they were plugged into. (Apparently it couldn't handle CAT5 cable lengths greater than 6 feet.) 2) The HTML-based interface was buggy, I really wasn't expecting to see script errors from firmware. 3) It runs awfully hot. I returned it the next day, and exchanged it for a &quot;real&quot; LinkSys, which so far is working out great.
I have owned these headphones many a times, and up until 5 months ago I wouldn't have bought another pair out there for sport purposes. They have always provided what I needed in a sport headphone, but like I said, until 5 months ago. Recently, the last 2 pairs I've bought, have broken in similar fashion while NOT IN USE. I used each pair while running and lifting, nothing too crazy, but they broke extremely easily around the first joint coming up from the ear bud. I was just moving them about my room or on/off my head and they snapped. Nothing extreme. I was very disappointed. I had recommended them to my girlfriend and hers broke, but in the top middle portion. Honestly I think Sony has changed something in their manufacturing process to produce such poor quality. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!
I purchased this item because it claimed it worked with Windows 2000. I have an old Win 2000 laptop with software I need, but don't need to (nor can afford to) upgrade. I just purchased a new Lexmark wireless printer (Pinnacle Pro901 All-in-One Printer - great printer BTW!). I needed to be able to print from the Win 2000 machine to the printer - so I thought I'd found my answer in this product as it claimed it worked with the Win 2000 OS.I installed and reinstalled the software about 4 times. I also worked with their useless online support team over a period of about 5 days. On several occasions, the connection was severed. I can't be positive - but I think they just cut me off!Well - I finally gave up and sent it back. BUT - I did find an adapter that worked! It's the AirLink101 AWLL6075 Wireless N Mini USB Adapter. It's small - but mighty!When I installed it - the installation took awhile. I thought at first it had crashed and was just about to give up and restart when the software finished. If I remember correctly - it took about 15 minutes. FYI - my Win 2000 computer is old and slow - so the installation may go faster on your system. After it was finished, the computer found the wireless connection. I then installed the printer software (which also claimed to work on Win 2000 machines) and lo and behold - it worked!Needless to say, I'll never purchase another Cisco-Linksys product again!!
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.
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
i recieved this item and noticed that one crossover had a crack in the outter plastic casing but installed it regardless and when i put it in, the tweeters didnt work, so i sent them back and got an exchange for the same system. after recieving that package i inspected everything and noticed that one of the wires to the cone on one 6.5 was not even connected.... value is not a reason to get these they are junk. i just bough the pyle dryver component set with the same things but a little more expensive. i hope that those dont let me down becaus i have always loved pyle products
When I received this stereo it was 15 days late and the cd player wouldn't open or work, the stereo would turn on and play by itself. And it gets absolutely filthy looking, very easily due to the glossy finish. Fingerprints and dust are amplified.
I own two identical Brother all in one laser printers. Each was bought within a month of each other. I've had these for 1 1/2 years. One for my home office and the other at my office building. Recently both drums have started to go bad. Long blank streaks on the left side of the pages. The high yield ink was replaced without success. I have less than 3,000 prints from either printer. The drum is suppose to last 20,000 prints. I use the machines once a day, 5 days a week to print out end of day reports. My printers are not subject to dust, contamination, opening/closing of service doors or paper jams. I'm surprised these drums have a low service life cycle. NOT WORTH $115.00 FOR THESE PIECES OF JUNK.
You don't mind replacing them every 1-6 months. Apparently I don't, since I've owned a half-dozen logitech joysticks.The pros:Great feel, nice arrangement and quantity of buttons.The cons:Logitech joysticks all suffer from faulty hardware. The joystick senses movement with potentiometers mounted on a gimbal, and it's these potentiometers that wear out. They get very noisy (which translates into my airplane starts spinning uncontrollably at random intervals) and drift, and there's only so much contact cleaner can do. However, Logitech will replace your faulty joystick (to my knowledge). Alternatively, I've just been exchanging them at a 3rd party retailer.
Great Looking, but stay away...several drivers went bad, so vertical lines, then the power supply died...after many calls to Philips Customer Service, they replaced with a 49inch LCD...MUCH BETTER.
I like being able to transmit my music to FM, and it has a decent range, but the method this device has for changing the broadcast frequency is really annoying. You have to play a song which beeps at the device to signal the change, and then pause it as soon as it understands.... anyway, it's annoying because you have to stop whatever music you're playing to change it, and sometimes the songs come up on shuffle.There are better products that transmit to FM; I had to get this one because it was part of a package deal.
I bought this thinking i could use it as a mouse to reduce my wrist pain .....i read few reviews saying that they are using this product as mouse ... Liers ???1. Recieved the product in good condition....but came to know that this could be used only as a gaming joystick !2. Called up logitech help desk....and after a really long wait period...they told me that this product can not be used as a mouse.3. Returned it to amazon and got my refund
I purchased this cable back in 2009.The first time I connected it from my Sager NP5760 (Clevo M57U) notepad (nvidia GTX7950m) with a DVI to HDMI adapter to a Panasonic 47LF20.There was no signal whatsoever.Using a WDTV live gen2 to same display, it only supports 720p. Whenever I change settings to either 1080i/p it loses sync and locks back into 720p.So, yes it is a nice cheap cable that supports up to 720p only, even though it is advertised for 1080p and cable itself has "high speed" printed on it whatever that may mean.Good for viewing movies on HD ready projectors, not good if full HD resolution is needed.
If your computer is over 160W (ie. not a Pentium 1 class) this will not keep your computer running.
I had this product overnighted so that i would have it in time for the arrival for my new system. I run a harman kardan receiver with a denon dvd. this product does not fit tightly into the optical source of either unit. It does fit well enough to work, and sounds great. however the link simply sits in the slot and can easily fall out. i've called the manufacturer a few times and have been told that it should fit. Unfortunately i had to go and buy an entire new cable for my system. my advice is to buy something yoiu can actually see first hand, and return quite easily if it is not the proper fitting.
I replaced a Plantronics over-the-head mono headset with this one.The earpiece broke after only two weeks use. I could never really tell if the speaker was seated properly in my ear, so I was constantly fidgeting with it, until the ear piece finally broke. The earpiece swivels, and both the speaker half and the non-speaker half are shaped the same, so it is difficult to feel if you have the correct side pushed into your ear while you are using it. It doesn't really fit - it dangles, which often gives the sensation that it has fallen off or out. There simply is not enough there for a snug fit, and while it was far from uncomfortable, it would not be accurate to say that it was comfortable. I am returning this. The sound quality on both mic and speaker was awesome though.
This is the new replacement for Sony' venerable 717. I bought it and sadly had to return it. while the feature set is great and the resolution is very good, there is terrible &quot;purple fringing&quot; in a majority of pictures which ruins the image quality.( see dpreview.com for their excellent review) From reading experiences in the photo forums, it seems that this is inherent in all the 828's. It seems that by cramming 8mp on to a small sensor, they went too far and the result is the ugly purple fringing. Can it be processed out with photoshop? sure, but who wants to do that with EVERY picture. I end up buying the Minolta A1 and am quite happy with it It produces excellent image quality, and has even more features than the 828. If you want a Sony, get the 717 model- its really good
After working just fine for 13 months, the box stopped playing cds. Sony's site was no help, nor was the rep. They would be happy to replace it with a refurbished box for $7 less than a new one, or repair it for $10 more than I paid ($80) but no reason given why a box this new would die.
Ordered this radio in September of 2011. Have always been a fan of Uniden products but this radio totally misses the mark both in radio quality and the customer service I received from Uniden in trying to correct the problem. Here it is July of 2012 and the radio is basically useless for trunked operation. Audio is very garbled and flutters. 5% of the time it is clear audio. Must be a temperature issue but they have not solved the problem. Uniden refuses to give me a new one. I am now an EX-Uniden fan.
I bought this for my new Vizio 35" TV, but was very disappointed that the item did not fit the TV at all. The attachment points did not align at all.
It says it runs 120 minutes at full load. Mine did about 7 minutes at 35% load... at that point we were at 30% level - the so-called "deep cycle" battery discharge according to the control software.Think about it: 830 watts is about 70 amps at 12 volts. 70 AMPS! A car battery might last an hour if it was new at this load, and belive me, the batteries in this are a LOT smaller.The spec sheet that comes wtih the unit says 120 minutes at MIN load - i.e., nothing connected![...]
The reception is poor, the number of stations is small, and the ear-pieces aren't that comfortable. Might as well pay twice as much for a [money] no-skip CD-player, or [money] for a radio reciever that actually transmits.
Based on the reviews, I bought this one and can't return. I ended up buying another one from Best Buy, which pulls 5 more HD channels than this Terrestrial did, btw, the Terrestrial got ZERO and I am well within the range of distance from the towers for this Antenna.My suggestion is stay away from it
1. WI-FI in Z1420 did not work. The WI-FI light was lifeless.2. After several attempts to setup Z1420 as network printer,I ended up calling Lexmark supportSaturday , 10/4/2008 , Service call - 11204244333. The tech. informed that this is a known issue.4. They replaced Z1420 with Z2420Hassle in this process was to call support , repack , setup new printer again. But I was able to setup new Z2420 without any problem.I hope noone else goes through this hassle
I'd just like to say beware of this product. I treated these headphones with good care, and after only 2 1/2 months the volume in the right earbud is nearly gone, while the left plays at normal volume, no matter what music player it's plugged into. I would really sadly hesitate to buy a Sennheiser product again.
I thought I was getting a great deal on this product since it seemed so much cheaper than all of alternatives. However, be warned. This product will not last terribly long.The product lasted me just a few months before lines started appearing on my 22" LCD HDTV. At first I thought it was the TV, and I didn't suspect the cable, but then I realized that I had to wiggle the cable for it to work. At first wiggling was fine, but it got annoying when the TV would stop being recognized by my computer and then I'd have to wait for the TV to be re-recognized and then for everything to settle again. I ended up purchasing a $20 DVI to HDMI cable made by Belkin since the original product was past warranty. The Belkin cable has has been awesome since. It's definitely worth a few extra bucks for a quality cable that will survive even a little movement and bending.
These ear buds are terrible. They don't stay in your ears and retract when you don't want them to. I would not recommend this particular item.
The following answer on the D-Link tech support site says it all: &quot;The DWL-520 requires a PCI 2.2 compliant motherboard (3.3v) in order to function. If your PCI slot is 2.1 compliant, or if the PCI slot is using 5v, then the card won't be detected by Windows and unfortunately will not work.&quot; And how will you know if you have a PCI 2.2 compliant board? Essentially, you won't, until you try the card or dig deep into the specs on your computer's motherboard. I have a very reputable ASUS Pentium III motherboard, that won't recognize this card. Very frustrating...
After my 3rd pair of Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In Ear Earphones died (averaged 1 pair a year), I gave up and ordered a pair of Sennheiser after reading hundreds of reviews and the price was certainly good-half the price of the Etymotics. I waited anxiously for them to come because I need my earphones when I walk outside every day to make my walk enjoyable. I had found my old Apple ones that came with my iPod, but they are truly, for me, so uncomfortable and always coming off my ears, I could not wear them. When the Sennheiser came I immediately opened the package (no easy task because of the deathly plastic) and plugged them in. Oh no! The foam ear things would not stay in my ears. I tried every size but they just kept falling out-no good for me since my walks are very active. And the sound was terrible-scratchy. So I went back on Amazon, got a UPS Return thing, and sent them back the next day. Then I ordered the Etymotics. They were $71 and when they came, I was thrilled. They fit perfectly, as I knew from past experience they would, and I have no complaints about the sound. So, even if I have to replace them every year, at least I know I can count on them to fit and stay in my ears.
Previous to the CX5800F, I had the CX5400 which had a great scanner. It scanned not only flat images from paper, but images in 3D (for instance jewelry, pottery, bottles and jars, what have you) which I need for my work as a magazine layout artist. When the printer part of the 5400 died after less than 2 years, Epson was not able to fix or troubleshoot it, and invited me to buy a new unit under the Epson Loyalty program at a discount. I got the CX5800F on Epson's recommendation that all the functions were identical to the 5400, but improved, PLUS a fax machine.It was easy enough to set up with the software vis a vis the Mac OSX, and the fax works well. But with the first scan I saw that contrary to being an improvement, this scanner was a huge step down from the previous model. The magazine needed me to scan an antique plate, plus a close-up of the china pattern for an ad. I would have had no problem doing this with the 5400. In fact, I had gotten pictures of things that stood up 3" off the scanner bed. This one wouldn't do it for love or money. I spent one entire Sunday in the help files, and reconfiguring the options until I was blue in the face. It would capture only what directly contacted the flatbed screen, and nothing else. Anything that sat even 1/16th of an inch away from it faded into black. I had to go to Kinko's to get an image.On Monday, I called Epson and couldn't believe what they told me. They had to contact departments all over Epson to figure out what the problem was. I talked to at least 5 people (who allegedly were consulting with another 5 or 10 each of their associates) and not one of them knew that the 5400 had this capability, or that the 5800 doesn't, nor ANY IDEA that scanning an object with dimension was even a possibility. Duh? While they were good enough to at least try and get to the bottom of it, and did refund the unit in the long-run (for the bad recommendation), it was after five long days of back and forth, and only with the original sales slip faxed and mailed here and there. For a recommendation on a replacement, they won't even go there. Since they don't have a clue what their machines can and can't do, the best idea they could come up with is that I go to Best Buy and ask them to demonstrate the units one at a time. Yea, right. I can see that conversation now.Meantime, on their advice that the CX5800 was "better", and there was no help for the 5400, I threw the 5400 away! Now I don't have any scanner at all.This one's a banana, and so is the maker. Steer clear. But I hear Canon's good. I'm going with them for the next one.
Got this unit for Christmas and have already had trouble. The 12v adaptor feel apart after one day of use. I contacted XACT Communications and it took over 2 weeks to respond back to me. They have horrible customer service and are very rude to deal with. They would rather lose a customer then replace a $14.95 part.
I have owned two, first shut down after 2 or so months, had it replaced because of serious problems in the hard drive, and misplaced my second around here somewhere. Considered getting a third, but I'm quickly reminded of my frustrations with the first Vision:M. I know it's too much of an investment again on my end for a device that may or may not be working in the next 3 months. Easy to navigate (dummy-proof Windows format), with tons of space, great clarity, colors and all the works...if it decides to work when you're ready to use it. Look elsewhere for all these features BUT with a more stable hard drive.
Not only does this cammera suck a pair of AA's dead in 24 photos (or about 15 minutes of video screen) but the cheep plastic hinge breaks easy under the spring pressure. The photos are okay but not great. The flash is nearly useless unless in pitch dark and the zoom only works with the video screen wich eats battery power fast.Stay away, I have a new cannon and it's great.
I ordered 3 of these - 1 doesn't work; causes the PC to re-boot.
I purchased this PDA in 2008....and again in 2010 because the battery died on the first one. The battery on the second one lasted 1 month and it died. This PDA had so many bugs. It crashed frequently and 150 bucks is way too much money to plunk down on anything as unreliable as this PDA was for me. It's hard for me to understand why this PDA gets such good reviews. I could understand getting one "lemon"...but 2??...in 4 years? Poor resolution and nearly impossible to use in any type of light. Sorry...but this product is overrated and just plain awful.
The sound from this system is very good. It is easy to use and has multiple inputs.However, the annoyances and idiosyncrasies overcome the excellent sound quality.The same base tuner/DVD player is used for the THC4, THC40, THC5, THC50 and THC60. These comments would apply to all these models. The differences are with the speakers and subwoofer.The DVD often looses it's place, even with the "Resume" feature turned on. It does this whenever you turn the unit off or switch to a different input, say your cable-TV or VCR. This is very annoying, especially when I have to repeatedly sit through the endless copyright notices.The on-screen prompts never display which DVD is playing. Minor but yet another example of a poorly thought out design.The "Universal Remote" isn't. It will only operate *some* JVC components. For example, it will not operate a two-year JVC TV!No audio out!Headphone usage: You cannot connect headphones without cutting off the speakers. Since there is no audio output, there is just no other way than to use the headphone jack in front. Unplug the headphones and it takes 5-6 seconds to switch the speakers back on. Sometimes when listening to music, I want put on the wireless headphones while working around the house, but I do not want to wear them all the time. Maybe I just want to run into the kitchen and do not want to miss any dialog.Even with this limitation, there is a killer problem. Headphones will only work for a few minutes before. Then, without warning you get ear-splitting hiss. Unplugging and plugging in the headphones corrects this but what is the point? At first I thought my headphones had died so I bought another pair. It was not the headphones. Headphones are useless with this unit.So, if you always watch a DVD from start to finish, never use headphones, and own nothing but recently manufactured JVC products, I think you will be happy. If you do not, I think you will like the sound, but will be often annoyed.
Laser & Copy sent me copier toner that I ordered thru Amazon.com. The box is open, damaged and written on. But much worse is that the toner did not have that protective bag wrapped around it and has a 2005 date. IT IS EXPIRED!I called the company to complain. Had to leave a message. They never called me back. I might now be reluctant to use Amazon.com in the future with people like this. No wonder Amazon just reported disappointing earnings. This supplier will not help! Kathleen
This product(Philips DVP3150V HiFi DVD/VCR Combo, Purchased on 11/09/2008)was supposedly refurbished but the VCR section was defective. I returned it to the DiscountJungle/Amazon.com vendor but still haven't received a replacement.Fred Schroeder
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 really wanted to like these because it seemed like I was getting a good deal on quality headphones. I'm a small person and these headphones were HUGE on me and I read the reviews before purchasing, no mention of size. I was intending to wear these while I work as a studio artist but they are just too bulky to be active with. The cord is coiled and I really wish they would state that in the specs because it makes the headphones even heavier. The sound quality was disappointing as well, I might as well be listening to music through a tin can. No bass. At all. The only thing I really liked about these were the excellent sound isolation.
Upon first use, the cassette installed correctly, however the tape did not tension.While examining the adapter, a small piece of plastic fell out.Afterwards, the arm that tensions the tape went to it's normal position, but the arm refused to move and the door was stuck in the open position.This adapter is junk.
I had high hopes for this little wonder. After taking hundreds of pictures I finally sold it. Reason? Extremely slow shutter response and blurry photos. Typically 3 seconds to infinity to take the picture. I say infinity because about 10% of the time I would push the shutter release and nothing would happen. Not the photographer's fault, I've been an amateur photographer for over 25 years now. I know how to hold a camera steady, hold my breath and gently push the shutter release button. Of the pictures it would take, most of them were blurry. When it would take a good picture, it was VERY good. But I want most of my pictures to be decent. This was a backup solution for when lugging my Canon EOS 10D was impractical. I didn't expect it to take Canon quality pictures but I did want them in focus and less than 3 seconds "thinking time" after pushing the shutter release. It failed in those areas. It had a major failure recently with a 512 MB SD card. I don't know if the camera failed or the card, so I won't point fingers. All I know is that 300 MB into the card I received a "system error" message and couldn't take any more pictures. Again, unacceptable. Buyer beware.
As reported by a number of other reviewers these headphones are not at all durable. Mine broke after just over a year of very gentle use. The coating around the wire disintegrated and they are no longer usable. Since there is only a 1-year warranty I do not have the option of replacing them.
I'm about to send back my second SkiFi to Delphi for a replacement. Here are some things that have gone wrong with the units I've owned:1. Bad reception and repeated "Check Antennae" messages, even when standing in the middle of a field under a clear sky.2. Screen will not light up when power button is pushed- guy on the phone gives "helpful suggestion" to push down volume and power buttons at the same time.4. Radio comes on, but screen does not. After several attempts, this finally corrects itself.5. Recorded songs skip and freeze. Seriously.6. Screen freezes and will NOT unfreeze. As another poster has noted, you have to drain the battery to get it unstuck. Speaking of which...7. Don't even bother to get this unless you get the extended battery or only intend to use it in the car. The standard battery lasts 30 minutes on Live XM.8. Antennae Jack died on first unit after less than three months. Delphi will replace, but I lost a dozen songs I had recorded. Plus the hassle of returning stuff.9. Again, I am about to send back my SECOND unit in less than four months (my first replacement started showing bugs before the first WEEK was up.)An on-off switch would be really, really helpful, as the "Mode" button seems very tempermental.UPDATE: Received my THIRD SkiFi3 (second replacement) today- it was preloaded with more than 200 songs (which means it wasnt new, it was used- and it wasn't in it's original packaging btw), froze right away, and the volume didn't work. Delphi is sending me a new unit with a prepaid mailer to send back the old one in. Meanwhile, I estimate that I have paid for approximately one month of XM I didn't get because my unit was broken or in transit to or from Delphi.Save yourself a headache: Don't buy this unit. I couldn't get a star to delete on my rating; I would give it one or no stars.
Not worth your time if your a bigger person... I got this item today and took it out of the box. Looked very neat and the mesh seat was made very well. However, the aluminum tubing frame was way under size and it was real flimsy as I put well under the max weight on it, not to mention that it wasn't very nice on the jublies to boot!.. Any-who, I printed out my return label and am sending it right back as I feel the quality is not up to par with the $104.99 price tag(maybe $10.99). Too much flex in the structural tubing just seemed like it would break when you needed it the most. It seems like they might be the maker of some of the cheaper walmart chairs.
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.
The pair I got lasted about 4 months. While it lasted, the sound was good.And the isolation is ok, but not great.The problem is the wire connection to the earbuds is not strong enough.Gradually, one side started to become on and off, then both sides wereon and off. I had since thrown it into the trash can.
Unless you ALSO buy large quantities of stock in the Ever-Ready battery company. This radio uses up batteries at astronomical speeds!My previous Sangean was fine UNTIL the volume stuck on highest level & could no longer adjust sound. I am an AVID radio listener, but, I see it's time to change Brands.....
I have been wanting a Holga for a while and it may be a great camera, but I don't know because I can't use it yet!! I paid extra for shipping just so I could get it faster but lo and behold the kit does NOT come with film or batteries like it shows in the picture (I wish I had seen these other recent reviews before I bought it!). Now the batteries are no big deal, but having the film in the box would have been a big help. The book is not that great either IMO. It seems to be aimed more at people who already know how to use a Holga, and not a complete beginner's book like I was hoping for. Also, a good third of the book is taken up by a section containing quotes and bios from [...] users, which frankly I couldn't really care less about. There are lots of pictures and some cool tips, but not much "how-to" information. Luckily all of the how-to information can be found on the internet, but I feel a little cheated that I paid sixty bucks for a so-called "starter kit" that doesn't actually come with everything you need to get started, and does come with a book that if I had been able to look through in advance, I wouldn't have actually wanted. You may want to consider just buying the Holga itself, and not the kit. If you do buy the kit, make sure you order film as well if you want to be able to use it right away.
Used the product for about a week and it worked fine...until the day that it crashed my laptop. After that it was never to work again. When i called tech support, i was told that until i register online, i cannot get support. I inquired how could I possibly register online if I cannot get online. After registering the next day from my office computer, I called 3 times and got 3 different support people. None spoke english well, none had any idea what was wrong, 1 hung up in frustration, the other told me to reboot hang up and call back, and the other simply said im sorry, im sorry, im sorry. I was forced to return the product.
I bought this external drive thinking I could copy my new compouters backup disks to disks. Just learn from Targus that this drive will only PLAY CDs and DVDs. You cannot record to it. So, if you wanted to copy anything to disks,this is not the drive for you.I also tried to play a DVD and got message, Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder is not installed on your computer.I am just not at all satisfied with this drive. Whoever is selling (Amazon, etc.) should make a prominent notice in the information that you CANNOT record to disks on this external drive.
This is a terrific camera, and a great value. I was lucky enough to pick one up when Amazon had them priced at $123. That large LCD is great. Sure you get finger prints on it. Anyone with a cellphone is probably used to that anyways. The menus are quite intuitive, as is the operation of the camera. Takes great pictures. I'm hoping that Amazon reduces the price again so I can pick up a couple more of them for gifts. And with 1GB xD memory at $24.99 at Amazon, there's a great match for a lot of storage for a terrific camera.Edited August, 2009 - One of these cameras completely failed. Fortunately my credit card company extends the original manufacturers warranty by one year, and the camera failure occurred 2 days before that 2nd year was up. Placed a claim, got a repair estimate from Fuji (about $85), had the camera repaired (main circuit board replaced, and the credit card company reimbursed me for the repair. Camera worked fine after repair. Still like this camera, but have seen other comments on the Internet about this type of failure.Edit: After two years, two of the three of these cameras I bought have broken. One would think that two years of use, then broken, is a pretty bad product. I do too.
Do not purchase a Cobra radar detector...their product does work at first with warnings as they promise. But, after only a few week, the detector does NOT even detect automatic door openers at Walmart and other radar "detecting" objects. Simply put, this product did not work for me and very disappointed...radar detectors are made to detect - arent they?
This item does not fit the new 17" Mac Book Pro. Perhaps it would save customers some time and a trip to the post office to know this.
I reviewed the seller of this item separately because they are a very courteous and quickly responsive group. I haven't been refunded yet, but since this was not an Amazon product, my return had to be approved by the seller and they were prompt... same day service with their return procedure information.If you have read the other reviews then you know that the sound quality of these units is sub-par. However, what they don't tell you is that it is almost impossible to get these babies connected to the network and each other. The directions are absolutely cryptic. I brought the units and the directions to a Christmas gathering with 18 people and we all tried for hours to get all three units on the same network and were unable to. We were finally able to get two of them connected just fiddling around with them but the third unit could never be connected. I bought these for our Insurance Agency so that I could communicate with two other agents who were in different offices close to mine... kind of like a walkie talkie set up. However, when we tested the two units that we were able to connect, the static was so intense that it was absolutely impossible to communicate. One of the units began to emit a high pitched squealing that we could not get to turn off so we had to quickly remove the batteries to get it to shut down. It disturbed other agents trying to work around us and for a time I felt like throwing it at a wall to quiet it down the shrieking was so horrendous. As I stuggled to get the back off the battery compartment to remove the batteries to quiet the unit, people from other offices started popping their heads in the door thinking it was our fire alarm!!We don't know if the problems were caused by interference from the other electronics in the office (our VOip phones for instance) or what, but much improvement needs to be done on these units before they are worth purchasing... The manufacturer could start by clarifing the directions for set up, which was an impossible feat even for a cast of 18 people!!
The DK-16 rubber eyecup came installed on my Nikon D40. It eventually fell off of my camera, so I ordered a Nikon DK-16 from an online retailer for about $8. That replacement eyecup eventually fell off as well. I recently ordered a Nikon DK-20 eyecup and it fits wonderfully (fits without any adjustments and is snug and secure) on my D40.The DK-16 eyecup is entirely rubber and snap fits over the viewfinder. It is actually difficult to ensure that rubber grooves are secured on the viewfinder's eyecup mount. It will fall off if you accidentally brush up against it.The DK-20 eyecup is made of rubber and plastic. The plastic backing reinforces its shape and slides into the viewfinder's eyecup mount, snapping into place. The rubber is molded over the plastic backing. The DK-20 eyecup is considerably larger than the DK-16, so it is more comfortable when holding the camera up to your face. It really is a better eyecup replacement if you lost your DK-16.Do yourself a favor and spend the extra dollar or two to get the DK-20 instead. Don't waste your money with the DK-16.
My son has a Nintendo DS Lite. This charger does not work. At all. It is very cheaply made, and I am so bummed! I will say that it came promptly and was well packaged. That doesn't help when the product doesn't perform though...
It lists this as being anti-glare, but the glare is magnified 5+ times with this thing installed. I chose this screen protector for its anti-glare properties, the privacy filter was a bonus. There goes $40.
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.
Okay, here's the deal. Bought this for my son for Christmas. The first unit had a problem with the AC power adapter and the battery stuck in place. 2 adults - one an IT guy, both college educated and very good with electronics, and we could not get the battery off - not even as a group effort. So we took it back. Toys R us would only give a store credit because it was an opened electronic, so we decided to give another one a try. We were very careful to be sure we knew exactly how the battery went on so we could remove it. The latch mechanism just does not work to remove the battery. I will take it back today. [...]. Having it always attached would seriously shorten the battery life. I will say the picture quality and sound were good and it would be fun, if it worked. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM - YOU WILL REGRET IT!Just so you know, after considerable effort the toys r us emplyee was able to get the battery off but there was no way my 9 year old son would every be able to apply the force necessary to get it off. We exchanged for a nintendo ds.
well first at all i not a newbie at sub woofers, i was expecting a really good performance of this sub, but even my old sony sub has the same or even better performance for the half of the price, i compare the two subs, Sony SA W2500 Subwoofer vs polk audio psw 111 and i was disappointed with the polk, besides that, i had problems with the volumen control of the polk sub, when i try to adjust the volume i get a hummer noise very loud and annoying even if i just move the sub i get the hum, it seems like there is a quality problem with the volume pot, i did some research and seems to be a common problem, the sub i believe still on warranty i bough it 3 weeks ago, but is heavy and for sure i will pay shipping in order to get it fixed and it wont be cheap, so be carefully with this sub. spend less and get a sony i never had problems with it and the performance is equal or better
Flash stopped working less than a month after buying, camera was sent to be repaired and fixed. A couple of months later the zoom stopped working again had to pay shipping to get repaired. Now a little over a year camera will not power on at all and is out of warr. My niece has same camera and the shutter button came off and was lost, Canon wants over a hundred dollars to replace it (10 cent part) her camera is now useless also and was used for less than a year.
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.
Bought these speakers to use on my boat with my sirius radio barely used and within six months one speaker completely blown and amazon won't take back!Thanks Amazon!!
Having read the fine reviews of Seagate hard drives, I didn't expect any problems with a brand new in-the-package external 160GB Seagate HD bought on E-bay earlier this year. I too have been using Acomdata external HD's for the last few years with no problems. In contrast, this Seagate 160GB worked initially, lay unused for a few months, then after less than two hours use.....it corrupted all the data placed on it, apparently because it didn't disconnect from my computer after I dragged the icon to the trash on my Apple Dual G4. Even after the icon vanished and the hard drive seemed disconnected, when I shut it off, the computer screen said the disconnection had not been done properly. All efforts to open the files thereafter resulted in a message on screen saying the Apple 10x couldn't recognize the files. Not until I erased the whole 2 hours of loaded data did the HD start to fly right again.The HD was intended as back-up for my computer's internal HD's--but not after this. One silly little disconnect mistake and the whole huge file is corrupted. If it continues to work, I'll use it as a data transfer HD and be very patient and gingerly about closing it from any computer. Have another external 120GB Seagate which filled in for the failed one--but I haven't the faith in it I did when I bought it. Seagate HD's seem to take an especially long time posting an icon to a computer screen (and leaving one also, apparently)--my old trusty Acomdata HD's pop right on and right off, even shutting down before I turn off the power.Suspect the internal Seagate HD's are a better device and have now invested in an external enclosure.
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.
I purchased these based on the other reviews on Amazon. The sound was clearly superior to the ear buds that came with my Sansa player. But they fell apart after about 9 months and no more than 25 uses.Bottom line - these are poorly constructed - I used them mostly while running so if this is your intention I cannot recommend them.
I got this brand new. within 6 months it started with the blacklines,and then bleeding colours,then BOOM..it went dark.lucky for me,I got the $ 129.00 in home 3 yr warrantyand today..I called for service.
So I get one of these pools in the spring and watch the handy dandy DVD that comes with the package before I do anything. (Rare for me to actually read/watch the instructions before setting things up.) They never really mention that it is very easy for grass to grow THROUGH the pool liner. Numerous times they say that the tarp under the pool is an option! Well if it is 'optional' then the pool must be sturdy. I just happen to have a big blue tarp in the shed so I decided to use it.My 4 year used the pool 3 times before I realized that grass was growing through the tarp and the bottom of the pool, making it leak. I re-consult my handbook and in very faded print it says that "the manufacturer is not responsible for grass growing through the bottom and it is not a defect." Umph, it is not a defect yet they still sell these things without fixing it or improving it? What a bunch of baloney.AWFUL product made in China.
Not really happy with this item. First problem, I ordered the plantronics version, but they sent me the verizon version. It is much larger than expected and keeps falling off/out of my ear. It fits my husband ok but as it does not come with a cover for the ear mic it is very uncomfortable,the hard plastic ear mic has sharp edges and he is unable to make use of this item for conference calls. Overall not pleased with this product. *Will not return because of the high restocking fee*. I will not purchase from ACC stop ever!
About a year after I bought it, my C80 printer started to have problem. Every time I turned it on, its power LED started flashing and ink LED was always on. I couldn't print anything. Ink cartidge was still full. I even tried print check described in its manual and that didn't work. I contacted Epson support and they couldn't figure out either. It's now sitting in my closet.
Returning this item right away. I am not at ALL happy with the quality of sound. Sounds "drugstore headphones" cheap. Does no justice to my iPod's sound capability. The headphones that came with the iPod are far better than these! Save your money!
The power structure has often complained about a surplus populus & how it affects resources. This same power structure has decided to go to a disposable society where more resources are used and quality is non existent. Poor quality ruining reputation of products known to be quality. No bass/returned.
I thought that this headphone will help me to listen music in a quiet area such as library. But it didn't! Its' foam ear pads do nothing except make the headphone comfort. In addition the sound spreads from back surface of the speakers. However, the person beside you will hear the sound clearly and you will hear ambient voices.Generally it is not as good as it looks.
This TV is awesome WHEN IT IS WORKING. About 20 months after I purchased it my set started making a clicking noise when I turned it on. No picture and no sound for several minutes and then it would finally come on. I googled the issue and found that this problem is quite common on many Samsung LCD televisions. Apparently Samsung has installed capacitors in the power supply which have a voltage rating much too low for the purpose they serve. Eventually these capacitors will start to fail (anywhere from 16 to 24 months depending on use). Luckily I found a gentleman who had the same problem and fixed his own TV, and fortunately for me I work for an electronics manufacturing company. A lady I work with replaced the 10 volt capacitors with 25 volt parts and the TV works great again. I will never buy another Samsung TV and I strongly recommend that anyone who does get an extended warranty...you will need it.
I bought my battery operated Forerunner in 2004. Since then, I have had the unit replaced a total of 3 times to date because each unit inexplicably stops working after weeks or months of use (I use it for running workouts only). I have not received a reason or response from the company as to why this happens. All the feedback you get is to return the malfunctioning unit for "repairs." Inevitably, they send you a brand new one. Of course the company does not cover your own cost to ship the unit each time. It's great technology that works well-when it works. Because of my experience with the unit I would not recommend it to anyone, nor will I purchase another from this company.
Although it worked as advertised, this is a very fragile ring. Mine broke after 2 weeks of use. I didn't abuse it or even used it very extensively. I've probably mounted my old nikkor lenses 10-15 times before it disintegrated. Had to return to seller for full refund, which i got no problem, but I can't recommend this product.
I have had this Plasma for a month now and love the picture. The connections are plentiful and the set itself is nice looking as well. Guess what though I am one of the lucky ones who has a BUZZER. I know you all wish you had one too. Well if you do have a BUZZER then I am sorry. Samsung's customer service is worthless they are deplorable. This plasma would get 5 stars even with the loud BUZZING sound if Samsung's customer service would be helpful to their customers. As of right now I am suppose to get a replacement from Samsung, but no one their will tell me when. I wont get into the whole story, but bottom line their are many BUZZING 4253 and 5053 Samsung plasmas out there and no one at Samsung will admit to it, nor will they help you in a timely manner!!! Stay clear from this plasma and look else where!
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.
Please read other negative reviews. It's all true about poor quality, terrible customer service, etc. I can't even agree with some on the sound quality-- I thought the V-modas way too brassy. Also, the cord is way too long and too stiff. It's a hassle to deal with it all of the time. Try the Klipsch ear buds that are so highly rated on CNET. Same price as the v-modas, but a world apart in sound quality. It's no wonder that COSTCO had a huge display of the V-modas...... These really are just JUNK.
I originally wanted to get the IRiver Slim-x 350, but I got this player (actually the model with the car kit) as a gift instead. For the first week of use I was pleasantly surprised, but as I continued to use the player, I noticed a rather large flaw.Pros:-The sound quality is excellent with good headphones (the included headphones don't sound very good), along as the bass boost is not turned on (see below)-Extremely easy and intuitive to use-Loaded mp3 discs reasonably fast-Orange backlight on car model is nice (no backlight on the standard model), but probably reduces battery life-Information display is limited, but efficient-Finish seemed good; nice symmetrical design-Tech support was easy to reachCons:-The major deficit in everyday functionality is the inability to select a track to jump back to or ahead to-you just have to advance, either by folder (mp3's) or by song. This can be slow, especially if you change your mind, and want to go to something else-My major problem with this CDP: after a week or two of use I realized there is tremendous distortion on really low frequencies with the bass boost function on. You have to have the right music to really notice it, but it's quite disturbing. There are two levels of boost, and the distortion gets worse with each one. I tried troubleshooting with several different headphones and different players. I even exchanged it for the identicle model at the store- but the problem is clearly built into this model. I did speak with tech support but they didn't have any suggestions except to exchange it.In summary: If you don't plan on using the bass boost function, or at least don't mind turning it off if this becomes a problem, this is an excellent CDP for the money. The lack of backlight could be a problem for use at night as well.My final decision was to return this model and get the Slim-X 350 which I have been using daily for the last 3 months with no problems, and which sounds great and includes many more features.
Save yourself some money and buy something more expensive than this unit. I thought when I bought this that they could not screw up a dvd recorder..but they did.-Restricted to dvd+r/+rw media-Programs on a 24 hour clock not am/pm-Loses programmed channels and skips over some standard 2-13 channelswhen programming-Need to reprogram the time almost daily because of a slow internal clock
The person who designed this should be drawn and quartered. Completely useless. It falls off, considerably reduces resolution and over all should be an embarrassment to 3M. I'v never spent more money for less in my life!! If there was a negative five star rating they'd have gotten that.3M Gold Privacy Filter - 3M GPF14.1W Widescreen Notebook privacy screen
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.
These earbuds were a disapointment. If you like a tinny sound, then go for it. I like some bass with my tunes, thank you. Earbuds are really comfortable. Too bad the sound is not as good as the comfort. I should have known. you get what you pay for.
I am a school teacher and I purchased this sharpener for my classroom. It didn't work for very long. I eventually had to throw it away. I was very unhappy with this product.
After researching flatbed scanners for several weeks, I determined that, based on specifications and reviews, the Epson Perfection 1650 Photo Flatbed Scanner was the best on the market. After purchasing the product on the web, I eagerly set it up, expecting an amazing product that I would love. I scanned several pictures, finding the quality amazing, but there were many problems. It cut of parts of each picture, sometimes the scanned picture would look cockeyed even if it had been placed on the surface perfectly, and scratches and dust were seen everywhere. I tried to call technical support, but I did not get anywhere, and I was annoyed at the fact that Epson doesn't have a 1-800 number to call. Epson Smartpanel is decent, and Adobe Elements is a wonderful program, but the others included are poorly designed, and, in my opionion, are not satisfactory enough to use.The bottom line about this scanner is that despite the fact that the images it scans are of optimal quality, the problems with it that I've had have not made the scanner worth it. I would suggest looking at products in the Canon Canoscan series, which are very small and are loved by most that use them. Although most people have not had the same problems with me, you should still think twice about getting this scanner: if you end up NOT getting it, you will save yourself from having several headaches.
The first one of these I recieved fell apart the very first time I tried to use it. I requested an RMA number from the supplier, but they were nice enough to send me a new one with out any pushback or need for explaination. I would rate the company as 5 Stars but the product as 1.
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 too was disappointed in the product. I have had the unit for 10 months and it just went blank. Will not respond to anything. Before that it would always freeze up and I too had problems with it not recognizing the stylis. I only contacted the on-line support. Their support was excellent but they suggested I contact the technical support by calling. I didn't call because my unit is out of warranty and it would cost me to repair it. I figured for the price I could by a new one. I would not recommend this product.
I bought the 1 GB SanDisk Cruzer Micro, brought it home, read the instructions that came with it, stuck it into my laptop, and started copying files to it. It copied a few files, and then just froze. It never worked again. If I try to use it, it blocks the computer, which resumes normal work when I take it out.
No way! It does not work with the Toshiba e405, that's certain. Cannot align laser with infrared port located at the bottom righthand side of the PDA -- unless, of course, you are willing to hold it with one hand and type with the other. I'm sending it back.
This is not just a rant at the iRiver but all mp3 players. I just purchased the H10 20GB mp3 player and I just don't see the usefulness of these devices. All they are is a storage device with and audio chip. In order to use them I need to connect them into something that can eventually convert them to an acoustic wave.There are a number of ways to do this:1) Plug in a set of amplified speakers2) Plug in an FM transmitter and receive the sound on a radio.3) Use a set of headphones to listen directly to the music.However, each of these requires a separate device and wires, wires, wires, ...The H10 has a build-in FM receiver but not an FM transmitter. I would much rather it have a transmitter so I wouldn't need a separate device.The other problem that I have with this product is the USB/power cable. It is one and the same. So in order to use power (or to recharge) I need to plug in a 6' cable with a USB appendage.I planned to use this mp3 player to carry all my music between home, auto, and work. So, I thought an FM transmitter would be the best option. This plan has a lot of problems.1) The Belkin transmitter that I purchased has a lot of static on all channels. This might be corrected with a new transmitter2) The FM transmitter is automatic and only transmits music when it receives an input signal. So when I start up or turn off the mp3 player I get a lot of static.3) Also, when I turn off the car the mp3 player doesn't know this and continues to run. This drains the batteries.I'm going back to my mp3 CDs. When I switch to the radio or turn off the car the CD pauses. I can get 40+ songs on a CD and create my own play lists. The only disadvantage is that I need to carry lots of CD. But the CDs are easier to organize than the pile of wires!Just as a followup, I messed with this for a week and then returned it. I haven't decided whether I'll replace it or just keep using CDs. If I do replace it I will probably go with an iPod :-(
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.
This won't work in pre-2003 Sony devices, as Sony made a design mistake on original memory stick (and kept its consumers in dark). Neither would existing card readers work.These sticks contain MagicGate protection. This means that you won't get even 954 MegaBytes of actual space from this 1000 MillionBytes stick. MagicGate uses up significant space (100MB) and create all kinds of hassles in transfers of things like mp3's.But wait that's not all, these sticks are kinda obsolete already. These won't work in any SonyEricsson cell phones or smaller Sony devices like Stick Walkman &amp; newer U series Cybershot cameras.If you want to invest in sticks buy a MS Duo Pro, the latest of half a dozen stick formats from Sony. (Soon most cell phones will have a slot for removable flash media) Or you can say no to all Sony devices and buy SD/MMC based gadgets to avoid all these hassles.
I was very pleased with this camera initially. Smart design, fairly decent photos as long as there is adequate light.Within 3 months of purchase, it stopped focusing right. Things were noticeably blurrier than they had been originally and the macro focus stopped working altogether. After one year, the dreaded "lens error" comes up most of the time when I turn it on. (google it, it's a fairly common problem with this particular model)Because I use this camera mainly for snaps of things I sell on ebay, it really never leaves the house. I have taken extremely good care of it. Never dropped it, always keep it in its case, free of dust, lint etc.I should think that a camera from a respected manufacturer like Canon would last more than a year. Sadly, this is not the case. It seems that they are going for the disposable camera market. And worse, they will not honor their warrantee. I contacted Canon about both of these problems and they informed me that I would have to pay them to have it repaired - that these problems are my own fault! I wanted to like this camera, but it has failed me.
This is an extremely cheap product (poor grade of plastic) and sound quality is...for the lack of a better word...gross! The earbuds that came with my ipod are 10 times better! It's on it's way back! STAY AWAY!
It shipped fast but the product didn't work. It lasted for 2-3 minutes then died. Before WindowXP completed desktop loading, the power alreday went dead. The PC wouldn't reboot after it died. Wait few hours, it repeated the same booting cycle. No way I could accept this defective item.
Received the drive last week from Amazon. Overall, it's a simple solution to backing up data and in my case, storing nearly 10,000 mp3 files (legit) ripped from my CD collection.Here is where I am having an issue. The drive MUST be formatted for NTFS for any realistic use. This is a general action for any NT and up user. It comes FAT because users of FAT probably have no idea what NTFS is or have a specific requirement for it.The BIG problem is the actual 320 gigs, which formats down to about 300 gigs. The drive WILL NOT accept more then 105gigs of data before giving the "disk FULL" error. I moved it to my work PC that is also running XP SP2 and it gave me the same error near the identical mark of 105gigs. I just contacted WD customer support and I'll follow up with their recommendations. Obviously, to rule out the >4 GB FAT limit, even if I am using NTFS, there are no files exceeding 100mb.Something is not right... I will edit and follow up as I get more information.--------------------Follow-up as promised.The issue seems to be the way information is handed off to the drive via the OS. The error is generated between the USB driver and the drive itself. The full 300mb are there; it's just hit and miss when doing large transfers. I used Norton optimizer to place all my mp3 files at the end of the drive and the problem seems to have cleared for now (luck?). Maybe it's how and where the incoming data is written to the drive? I don't know. It does seem to be driver related.Now to discuss WD tech support. In the initial trouble ticket, I clearly stated the problem and wrote very specifically as line items, "The drive was formatted to NTFS" and "No files exceed 4gig and there are no files larger then 100mb". Their reply suggested I format my drive to NTFS because FAT will not support files larger then 4 gig. I wrote them back as per their system instructions. It appears they abandon my ticket since the reply time has been seriously missed.It's apparent that WD is in the business of selling drives and not supporting them.CCNP/CCDP/CISSPCertified Instructor
Like a great many people here, my Maxtor drive failed within the first 6 months of light usage. They're very good about replacing your failed drive, and they'll even give you cost estimatefor recovering your data (that their drive was suppose to securely store) - I think the minimum charge is $700, payable up front.And guess what, when they send you that replacement drive the warranty on it is computed from the purchase date of the original drive you bought - you know - the one that failed. One can only wonder how they manage to stay in business; more than that, how they are even ALLOWED to stay in business. If you can stand to continue looking at the drive after it dies - and it will be soon - it'll make a good doorstop
I ordered the AFW-4300 from Amazon, when installed the PCI Card it was not recognized by the computer. After several days trying to find out the problem I ordered another FireWire card by a different manufacturer. It worked fine. I then started trying to return what I consider a defective product. Amazon and Adaptec refused to accepted it, and advised that I get a RTM from the seller. The only problem is the condition in which they want the product returned. It must be in the original container complete with all of the appropriate stickers. When I tried to remove the PCI Card from the plastic container I had to cut it to pieces, therefore I cannot meet their standards for a return. I therefore will write it off to experience and be more careful where I buy in the future.
I bought the 5&quot; version of this Initial product and can only say: it looks great and, in theory, is everything I wanted. However, it's a piece of trash. Every DVD froze up on it: very disappointing on Christmas Day. I returned it and got another: same problem. Today I looked up online to find corporate info. for &quot;Initial&quot; to call them &amp; see if there's a problem with the product. I couldn't find the corporation but found plenty of product reviews that indicate these Initial DVD players routinely freeze up. I'm mad about the inconvenience; the company MUST know about this flaw since it seems like the rest of the world has experienced it. I'll trying a different brand.
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.
Ordered 2 sets of these speakers for use in the garage and basement with my MP3 player. Have these speakers at work, so I knew what to expect. Each set of speakers came in separate boxes. The manufacturer's box containing the speakers was packed in a much larger box (with a little craft paper)such that the inside box was very loose and able to rattle around in the outer box. Bottom line, one set worked and one set didn't. Now I need to pack the faulty set up and ship them back in order to get my refund, just because they were so poorly packed (ever go to the post office at this time of the year?). Should have just picked some up at BestBuy or Comp USA. Much less hassle!
Just like all the other reviews, my Sony CD player stopped working after using it approximately 20 times. The sound is great - but not when it doesn't work. It too has eaten my CDs. I took it to a local shop to repair it. Cost $30 just to investigate and I never got an estimate to fix after 2 months in the shop.What a waste! Don't buy!
Upon arrival, I was so excited to finally replace the blown speaker in the rear of my suburban with these bad boys.... only to open the package and find a defective set of speakers. the center speaker on both units were hanging by the wires fed from the larger speaker. how upsetting, and what a hassle this turned out to be.
Mine do not stay in at all when using the elliptical (with arm motion), but do okay on the treadmill. I have totally given up trying to do weights with them in b/c they are constantly falling out.
This memory was qualified for my Dell Inspiron 1501. It installed just fine, but after running for about 2 hours I got a blue screen crash - and kept getting them until I reinstalled the old memory.Maybe there is a reason it was half the cost of the memory Dell sells...
I am very dissatified with my Logitech MX3100 purchase. I have owned 4 other Logitech keyboard/mouse combinations with the Logitech MX Duo being my last one. Each of the 4 times I upgraded prior to the MX3100, I was very satisfied with the changes and imporvements that Logitech made. However, the MX3100 is the first to really disappoint me. Here are my problems with the MX3100:1. The mouse is simply too heavy. Another reviewer mentioned that it just takes getting used to, but I have been using it for over a month, and I still haven't gotten used to it yet (I use it quite often - 6+ hours every day).2. The function keys are not raised high enough and are too stiff to press. I prefer using keyboard shortcuts whenever possible, and the MX3100 hinders my ability to quickly use keyboard shortcuts.3. The volume dial on the keyboard is too small and is difficult to operate because of the lack of decent grooves.4. The media controls are also not raised high enough and so are difficult to operate.5. The fast scroll feature is also difficult to operate and get stuck often.6. The design of the MX Duo looked better in my opinion.I will be moving back to my MX Duo very soon. I regret spending all the money for the MX3100. I wouldn't suggest the MX3100 to anyone and I would strongly suggest anyone considering purchasing the MX3100 to go to a local store and try it for yourself to see how bad it is.
I have worked as both an electronic technician and computer programmer for the past 40 years.NEVER have I seen a more worthless combination of hardware/software.Direct TV's solution to all problems is to reformat the hard drive.Microsoft operating systems are bad, but at least all you have to do is reboot.Imagine if after every 75 hours of using your PC you had to reformat the hard drive!Would you consider that acceptable?The core problem is the operating system for the R15 does NOT have a disk defragment utility.As the hard drive becomes increasingly fragmented performance and reliability degrade.The only recourse is to reformat the hard drive, which of course erases everything on the disk.So you lose all setup/configuration settings and recorded programs...
It has the wrong connectors- needs a male 400, (for computer) & male 800, (for the device). Had to buy a whole new cable since they apparently don't make the adapter I needed.
Do not buy these, they are good looking but flimsy junk. I should have known when when I opened the first pair (in the store) and noticed that one of the barrels was severely bent sideways. "Bad batch" I thought, and asked for another pair, which focused correctly, etc. Sometime in the next month they took a little banging somewhere, nothing major, but suddenly they were out of alignment. One of the plates that the front barrels mount on had just popped out, they are not even screwed on really, just pressed in or something. I sent them back to Bushnell but as they were out of warranty they wanted $56 to repair, I told them they could trash them. It will be a happy day when it will be too expensive for these big companies to make their junk in China and sell it here. Things may get more expensive to buy, but at least they will be local where they will have to up their standards or face the market consequences.
Okay,i got this a while back and forgot to write a review.I still am looking for a Cassette adapter that isn't half the price of a used ipod that actually works..i bought this one hoping that because of the brand name i would get quality...The tape played great the first week. Flawlessly good.Then the second week. It did the whole "auto reverseing" problem that you may have heard about. This is where the car tape deck thinks it's a regular tape and decide it need to flip to the "other side" and then will start rewinding and playing then only to randomly stop and flip-rewind-play for a few seconds- the flip rewind ...etc.. you get the point...so i was pretty mad and gave up on it.I took it out and i don't know why but i stuck my finger in the cassette teeth and "manually rewind it" (why i have no idea there's no tape in there after all ... well i put it back in and it worked fine.... for a weekThe problem then returned exactly a week later (like it was a freaking timer or something) and this time it came back with and annoyingly LOUD clicking in the tape deck when it actually did play for more that a minute. and unless you BLAST your stereo it will be heard and will drive you insane.It was returned to amazon.I've read reviews for other cassette adapters from different brands and this seems to be happening on the "cheaper ones" however i'm reluctant to spend $20-30 for a tape adapter to work right....i'm still on the look of for a sale but from my experience sadly this one did not work. Hopefully you might get one that does, but i'd caution you against spending your money expecting the best in this item.
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 !!!!!!!!
I bought this a a really low price- under $5 so it seemed like a really good deal and I was so excited. I had been planning to use this so I could link my laptop to the TV. However, the stupid thing doesn't fit in my laptop. All the specs match and this cord came up specifically for my laptop model. It's completely worthless. The only plus side is that shipping was free and the cord was super cheap- didn't bother returning it. It sitting on some shelf somewhere.
The title of this item is for an "Ink Cartridge" but then goes on to also have "Multi-Pack". Picture is no help since it shows a single cartridge. And don't even think that you can figure out if you are getting one each of cyan/yellow/magenta from the shipping weight of 9 pounds. That would make a single ink cartridge if it is a pack of three, 3 pounds. Don't think my CX6400 printer can handle 9 pounds of ink.Really wished some items would list only the manufacture's product number and nothing else..well maybe a link to the manufacture's website to cross reference to see which one to buy.
I got this mouse because the wire on the mouse that came w/ my laptop was a little too short to reach throught the wire manager at the back of my desk & back up to the keyboard tray. Unfortuantely this mouse can't seem to get decent reception at this distanc. The straightline distance is 3 to 4 feet, with the desk surface in between. The performance is exceedingly choppy (useless).The mouse works OK when I move it up onto the desk, but if I wanted it this close I wouldn't need a wireless mouse. I might use it when travelling, but it is worthless in my office.
tried this cable with two different laptops (mac and PC) and two different monitors (LCD computer monitor and HDTV). Did not work with any of them. by the time i figured out it was the cable that was the problem and not my computer settings, it was too late to return it. DO NOT BUY.
Hi,i bought this product thinking that combining in-ear phones and active noise cancelling could really work out in creating a silent environnement in a very light and small package.Also I liked the design.I was so wrong!!!Comparing it to a Sennheiser PXC300 which i have, the JVC is a huge disappointment there is absolutely no active noise reduction but a constant hum that tries to cover outside sound.I have tried this set on planes, tubes , in the street, at work, in the library,... doesn't cancel any sound at all.and on top of that, I get some static sparks in my ears which do hurtConclusion : Bad and misleading product from "JVC" and please stay away from it.I would have given 0 stars if i could, but i guess it deserves 1 star because it has a nice pouch and both plugs for plane and Hi-fi stereo amplifier.
I recently picked up 6 175Watt NEW photowatt monocrystalline panels 12 or 24V selectable for $1,000.00, a morningstar 45Amp MPPT charge controller for $450.00 and a 120/240V (split phase) Magnum MSPAE4448 4,400W PURE SINE WAVE inverter for $1,600.00 = total cost of my system was $3,050.00 $7.50 per watt for this system?? You've got to be NUTS!!
I purchased this product AS ADVERTISED knowing that the price shown was way below value. Once I received the product is was NOT what I ordered it was a much lower level scanner that was overpriced. But, that is not my problem, I sent this scanner back as requested and it has been over a month and I STILL havent received a refund. I've made over 6 phone calls to FOGDOG and was promised that my refund would be forthcoming soon. They NEVER return calls and I AM STILL WAITING for my refund.I would love to speak with a representative from AMAZON about this problem but you CANNOT speak to a live person. The saying goes never say never but I promise that I will NEVER buy anthing from FOGDOG again and I am thinking of adding AMAZON to this list as well.
Software Installation: Take 45 minutes to install and consumes considerable amount of space. After installing in 2 PCs spending 1.5+ hours found that software is very trivial. It has very minimal functions.Fax: does not work with VOIP telephone lines. If the receiving end has as fax server, fax goes thru. But if the receiving end has regular fax machine, fax fails.Scanning: You can scan only to .tiff format. No other formats like .pdf, .jpg are supported.Just good in printing - regular and photos. That is why it shouldbe renamed to All-in-One Printer, Printer, Printer, Printer instead of All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier.Document feeder make lot of noice when copying or scanning.This is my first product from HP.This will be my last product from HP.Very expensive for just printing.I bought this to replace Brother MFC 3820CN which I bought for 1/3 of HPs prices and used it for 2 years. Brother MFC 3820CN was 100 times better than this printer.Update:Just two days back the document feeder stopped working. Got a replacement from HP (paying $20 for 2 day shipping).Wanted to move the HP-Director software from c: drive(very less space in c:) to another drive with more space. Uninstalled the software from c:drive. Ran the installation software from the CD. The installation was trying to install in c:drive. I could not pick the installation drive\folder of my choice. Found from HP that- Surprise!!! (again), you cannot pick the drive. The software "automatically" picks the (C:) drive.REAL PIECE OF JUNK FROM HP.
These headphones are very uncomfortable. Not all heads are the same but with all the adjustments I made to them I could barely have them on for 10 minutes before I began to develop a headache.With that stated I do think they have good sound quality, not spectacular but good (I thought the base was a bit overwhelming and the surround speakers sounded scratchy). The USB plug and play fucntionality is also another good quality. The volume control and the mute button that are located on the left earpiece are not very ergonomic.I did not have the problem with the software (I use WinXP Pro) that other reviewers have had but as far as I could tell the software was needed to make use of the 5.1 funtionality.In conclusion I don't recommend these headphones.
Since I first got this mouse, it periodically freezes up if I have been away from my desk for an hour or more. When I come back to my computer, the mouse doesnt connect with the computer and I cant use it. The only thing that restores the connection is to restart my computer. Not cool.I called Apple support about this problem and they said that whenever I cam going to be away from my desk, I need to flip over the mouse and turn it off. This "solution" is a pain in the (...) for two main reasons - 1) it is inconvenient and hard to remember to do considering no other mouse I have ever used has required this of me and 2) it doesnt work anyway. When I DO remember to turn the mouse off and then I return to my computer and turn the mouse back on - it still doesnt connect. Jeesh.Save yourself the hassle and the extra $30 and stick to the old fashioned cable mouse.Oh yeah - the mouse requires batteries and you have to replace them about every 3 months.
I would love to review this item! If I had only received it! I ordered from EmallGlobal on March 10th and have yet to receive it!! (It's April 10th) I've e-mailed the seller 6 times with no response!! I tried to enter feedback on the seller but, the system closed me out & wouldn't let me!! I will be contacted my bank to do a charge back on my debit card. A word of advice, NEVER buy from EmallGlobal!!! If they still even exist, that is!!
this fm transmitter is halfway decent. there is alot of static and interference if someone driving by has their ipod on. i used it with my Griffin iTrip, which worked well. then when my iTrip broke and used this one alone, it was terrible. but it does charge. so basically, this thing is only good when used with another fm transmitter on top of your ipod mini.
I did quite a bit of research and after reading a lot of positive reviews, I decided to go with the c550. First, i'll start with the positives. Nice looking unit. Small enough to put in your pocket yet large enough to be seen on the dash board. The suction cup mount was easy to install and since I only had the unit a week, I didnt have the problem of it falling off like others said in their reviews. The unit was very intuitive to use, the touch screen was nice and no problems with it. I never used the mp3 player or the blue tooth options. However, the sample songs in it sounded horrible, like it was playing on an old transitor radio.The negatives. The unit did not offer alot of features. I took a road trip from Florida to New York. All throughout the trip, hundreds of miles from home yet, the unit would tell me to get off the highway and take other streets. One address I put in, the unit took me to an old grassy field about 3 miles from my destination. Another time it had me drive past my destination about 1 mile, go about another mile in a circle and took me back to the destination. Another time, i knew I was only about 2 miles away from my destination and the unit kept telling me to make a u-turn. The traffic feature was a joke. it would say there was heavy traffic up ahead and suggest an alternate route. I would keep on my normal path with no heavy traffic and no problems. Although the unit would show businesses along the way it did not show rest areas along the highway or exit numbers on the exits.I returned the unit to Circuit City and they charged a 15% restocking fee which was 120 dollars. I wrote to Garmin and reported everything and they responded with a form letter stating they were not responsible for the information the unit uses. Don't they test their products before subjecting the public to their crap? Very disappointed at the quality of the product and the poor customer service. I thought Garmin was suposed to be the best.Bottom line: nice looking unit but has very few options inside it and the actual navigation stinks. I had better results from paper maps and Mapquest.Stay away from this unit.
This player looks bigger in it's pictures at amazon than it really is. I dont mind that except that the lil speakers dont do anything for the sound. The sound quality is... well there is no sound quality. The FM/AM tuner is useless and you can listen to AM in the background when you tune the FM reciever. The cassatte player does not have rewind and the autostop works only during playback, not during forward or rewind. If you are looking for a low end cassatte player coby seems to be a better choice. This one does nothing but disappoints. I am returning mine!!!
!!!This is exactly what happen to me!&quot;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.&quot;The dates may be different, but the model and problems are exactly the same, write down to the $10.00 service call. What a racket! The warranty was for a year and that is as long as the printer lasted. I will never buy an Epson again, but I won't buy an HP either.
I bought a Model R15 Recorder and it started turning itself off and I could not get it to turn back on. I hit the reset, reinserted the card and it still did not work. I unplugged the beast and left it unplugged for 15 seconds (hard reset) without any result. Directv replaced the unit and I have had a brand new one for about four weeks now. The new unit is now starting to turn itself off. This time, doing a hard restart worked but the unit is obviously verging on failure. Directv said they could do a hard drive replacement over the phone but I would lose everything I had recorded. That is like buying a new computer and having to constantly do a restore wiping out your hard drive. This product needs to be taken off the market.
Sound was fuzzy at best with all frequencies - avoid this product.
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
Good sound, bad design. They gave me a headache after wearing them for 5 minutes because of the way the headset is designed. Usually you can adjust a headset/headphone so that it is snug on you head without putting any pressure on the top of your head. These, however, have a spring in the headset that grips your head tightly no matter how you try to set it for a more comfortable fit. Some people don't have a problem with this, but I am one of the ones who do. So, if you have several inches of hair on the top of your head to provide a cushion for these things, or an extremely hard head, go ahead and buy this one. If you're like me, tho, look elsewhere.
This was a total waste of money. I loaded the software on my desktop, which worked for about a month. The Palm inself works, but the software freezes on the computer and I have to shut down the computer to do anything else. I removed the software from the computer and the disk which came with this worthless device won't allow me to re-install. And, to make matters worse, there are no downloads for this device from Palm. A total waste of money. The identical thing happened on my boss' computer. We have the same problem and the Palm Z22 is of no use to either of us without the desktop softare to sync with.
I frequently take photos of thin wire sections and need to get very close to them to get sufficient detail. The macro lens attachment on my Sony DSC-F707 camera allows me to focus with the subject matter touching the front lens element.However the light from the LEDs in the HVL-RLA Ring Light starts to drop off noticeably in the center when the subject is closer than about 2" from the front edge of the light, which is about 2-1/2" from the front lens element. At zero clearance from the front edge there is virtually no light being directed at the subject.For subjects further than 2" from the front edge the illumination was fine, but that didn't meet my particular needs.If the above issue was the only problem I had I'd just write it off as the light not being intended for my application and leave it at that. Unfortunately the battery life I got was also very poor, and erratic.The Sony specification for this light is 40 minutes of use with alkaline batteries at full power. With the first set of batteries I got 11 minutes before the lights went out; with the second set I got 34 minutes; with the third set I got 19 minutes. All the batteries were from the same batch.The wide variation in battery life makes me fairly sure that my light was defective. However I noticed that even for the set that lasted 34 minutes the voltage left on a single battery after use was 1.376V at room temperature (versus 1.596V when new). This suggests that the electronics in the light are not well-designed to make good use of all the energy stored in the batteries. Many electronic devices will run the battery down to much less than 1V before expiring. Using NiMH or Lithium batteries would have given a much better life of course, but I doubt they would have affected the wide variability in performance that I saw.One other observation was that the batteries that lasted 34 minutes were almost too hot to touch immediately after use, and at that point their voltage was only 1.285V. So, perhaps the battery life would be better if the light was used in short bursts rather than continuously, so the batteries didn't get too hot.Overall a non-defective sample of this ring light will probably meet most people's needs, particularly with NiMH or lithium batteries rather than alkaline. However it is quite expensive, it isn't suitable for extreme close-up work, and at least for my sample the battery performance was poor.
My experience with this webcam has been terrible. When it actually IS working correctly, the quality is pretty poor to begin with. The problem is that at least 50% of the times it goes psycho and flashes red, blue, orange, etc instead of capturing a clear image. I don't recommend this webcam at all.
Horrible durability! Right earphone broke down and stopped working after just over a month! Showed signs of breaking after half a month, where the sounds sometimes were very discreetly muted in the right earphone. paid over 40 dollars for these earphones, thought I was getting something good.What a ripoff...will send the company an e-mail, I'd be horribly disappointed if I don't get a refund or replacement or at least some kind of reimbursement.And aside from the breaking down, the bass is too strong, the sound quality is average at best...
this was the first digital camera i purchased. i am an adventurous person and wanted something that would stand up to my lifestyle. this camera wasn't it.the good*it is compact, which is pretty convenient*it has several camera functions that have the potential to work well if you are techno-savvy.the bad*after snorkeling with it for 30 minutes, the camera leaked and broke. olympus replaced it, but only after my 2 month stay in costa rica was over.*the functions are unreliable and difficult to use. rarely if ever do i get them to work how i want. the pictures always need touched up afterwards, sometimes seriously.*the zoom sucks. don't expect to get those awesome close ups they advertise unless you have some serious patience.*the image stabilization is a joke. you need a tripod or surgeons hands to take pictures that aren't blurry.*the user manual left me with a lot of questions
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 bought 2 of these in the 30 or 40 pack and i was tryng to burn some cd's this weekend at home off my computer. I will now be reading reviews before i commit to another brand, but it won't be MEMOREX (i bought based on name)!! Anyone have a better Brand?!
So disappointed with this. My son has used this on school days (not summers) for one year and 2 months -- 2 months outside the return deadline. The cord compartment ripped out on the bottom of the case just today. Very thin material, not meant for heavy use. Looking for a new one.
I bought two pairs of these headphones because i hated them so much. Dont ever buy them. I dont know why everyone says they are so good. (there is a limited amount so maybe if I get people to not buy them, i can have a pair, theyre actually good)
This wireless mouse is horrible. It stopped working after a couple months, probably due to the fact that the reciever couldn't find the signal from the mouse. Have tried using advice from Kensington's support page, but nothing has worked.
I also bought this item. Sent in all of the required documents, including original UPC. Rebate denied because UPC was not included. I emailed them 3 times stating that I did in fact enclose it . Also quoted the number from the copy of it that I retained. To date, have heard nothing from them. I have now filed a complaint with the Texas Attorney General, and will follow up and file with the better business bureau and the FTC.Jim
save your bucks from this poor quality product. I bought it @ walmart and one side couldn't work just after one month of use. I would recommend on sony or panasonic.
This dvd portable functions great. It has everything you need and the swivel screen that allows it to lay flat is awesome. However, do not purchase this dvd portable if you care about how good the picture looks!The screen resolution is absolutely terrible! Especially in comparison with some cheaper dvd portables from Mintek or Toshiba. I owed this player for a short while because I was led to believe that the screen res was the same as some of the more expensive Panasonic models. It actually says so on the Panasonic website. However, when I took it home and watched something, I was completely dumbfounded by how bad the picture quality was. And I was kicking myself in the pants for not properly checking it out at the store. At least I was able to exchange it.The most obvious way to see the poor picture quality is to watch any type of animation like Simpsons or Futurama -- you will notice that the picture is very aliased and blocky. You will also notice this whenever you view a dvd menu page with fine graphics.So be smart about what you buy and don't buy this.
My FM Transmitter stopped working about a week after I bought my Belkin Tunebase FM for Zune. Not a great loss though since the sound was terrible to say the least. At least it charges my zune and functions decently as a place to mount my zune. Still, I am very disappointed this product broke after just one week.
One word sums up this player: unreliable. It is very temperamental. Some days it'll work fine, while others it will just turn off by itself with no provocation. It's not funny when you are in the middle of a song, then having to turn the switch to off and then backs to on, then pressing the fwd button until you reach the point you want. I've only had one problem with a song not downloading properly, so it's not a major problem with my unit. A battery will last a good day, two to three with moderate playtime. However, Rio could've found a better place to put the battery. Every time I replace the battery, I'm afraid of breaking the golden pins on the battery side of the unit. Overall, if you want a really good investment for your dollar, don't buy this product. Go look somewhere else.
The images are great, but this camera is very slow. To be more specific, if you hold down the button to activate the autofocus, and then press the button to capture the image, it could be a good 1 one thousand count before the picture is actually taken. Its a very frustrating problem that has made me miss my old film based camera.I've missed more than a few great images with my 1 year old daughter as a result, and I'm looking for a new digital camera this year.As slow as the shutter is on the Nikon, the battery is extremely speedy to discharge. I would not recommend this camera unless you're taking still lifes.
Three years later, it died. For the price, I guess it did its job.The switches on the headphone are completely USELESS. There is no sound difference! It is a lie.
This monitor was great ... while it worked. After about 14 months, I walked in my office and smelled a very strange smell that was like an electronic-overheated-type smell. Turns out it was coming from this monitor. After unplugging it and letting the smell dissipate, when I turn it on, all I get is a white screen.
Drive was returned. Did not perform as stated. Took many times longer to create a CD than my old drive. I gave this info with the returned item. It may have been defective or just overly agressive advertising. It was not a 20x, but more like a 2 x.
i never recieved it. what happened?
slow in responding to commands. volume went like half volume just after full coverage warranty expired. Was great before that.
I've moved on from these long ago but I'd like to share my opinion on these. I picked these up at Costco for about 60 or so dollars last year and babied them. I properly burned them in, as advised from ilounge. They were great, and scratched the bass itch that grew from using shure's se210. Two months later however, the left side started failing, as if I blew the speaker. Mind you, my ipod's volume max is set at 1/3. Bad habit of mine for throwing away the packaging and I was stuck with broken headphones with no warranty. I went to bestbuy and picked up a pair of sony mdr-ex36v for $30 that peform better, costs less, has in-line volume control, and is reliable as my 20 year old 19 inch crt sony tv.
power supply that came with unit did not work. vendor would not send replacement, telling me that i should ship the product back to the manufacturer for repair. ended up buying new power supply from different company, which worked fine.
These buds have a good sound and fit well, but there is way too much cord noise. I got these to use on my mp3 player and Macbook Pro, but quickly found I can't use them with my mp3 player because of the annoying noise from the cable moving around. I also don't care for the different length going to each bud; it pulls too much on the shorter side.They do okay for using with the laptop since I'm sitting still when using, but I'll keep using my old Koss buds on my mp3 player.
I too experienced the dreaded E18 error. This camera was never dropped and always traveled in a hard case.I was told that I can send the camera to some place in IL for repair, but I need to find the warranty card.I find it incredibly annoying that a consumer products company with the tenure of Canon would refuse to acknowledge an obvious bug in their camera, and force everyone to dig the warranty card out of the junk drawer. Nothing is more irritating than a company putting the burden of repair on a consumer when the defect is in the engineering.It's not like I dropped the damn thing into a pitcher of beer (oh, memories of my old cellphone - *sniff*) or got thrown into a pool with it in my pocket (farewell, old camera).In any case, I wouldn't buy this camera again due to the sheer number of people experiencing the E18 error.For that matter, I may just avoid Canon entirely in the future.
This cam worked fine with XP, but now that I've upgraded to Vista, no more! I looked on the creative website and they have no plans of releasing Vista drivers for this device. Beware, Creative performs extremely poorly in supporting their products.
I bought this printer/fax/scanner when I started business school as I wanted an all-in-one machine. Based on past experience, I only wanted an HP, so this was the model for me, so I thought....The setup was a complete hassle and required hours on the phone with HP customer service (at my own expense as they don't have a toll-free number. It turned out that the drivers that came on the CD-ROM in the box were outdated and would not work with Windows 2000. Further, since I had already installed them, there was no easy way to un-install them. A month after having the printer, HP still blames the problem on Microsoft (isn't this item supposed to be designed for Windows????). Although I can now print and fax, I have still not been able to use the scan feature. Further, I can't return the product to the store any longer. In summary, I am extremely disappointed in the product and would recommend taking a look at models by other manufacturers. But, if you don't take my advice, when you are on the phone with HP will you ask them to return my calls regarding complaint number 1428487861?The print quality
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.
Product description fails to include that it comes without the plate that it sticks to so that u are only getting the suction cup and if u dont have a glass dashboard it has nothing to stick to. I went and purchased that separately.
after unpacking the item would not set up. It would not operate. Unpacking instructions were followed with great care. Set-up instructions were followed with great care. The support unit of Brother was telephoned in accordance with instructions and I was instructed to take the typewriter to the nearest authorized repair center - a mere 49 miles away, I was informed. 49 miles if I had a helicopter, that is, the actual drive was 90 minutes and 75 miles away. The repair center informed me that (a) they would need to order parts and (b) would also charge at least $50 for labor. The fine print: the warranty provided by Brother only covered labor for 90 (count 'em) 90 days, an excellent gauge of the confidence of Brother in their product. This typewriter is now scrap metal, and in my estimation was scrap metal when purchased. Brother cannot be proud of this product and if it is not already out of production, should be cancelled immediately. Shame, shame, shame on Brother
AVOID THISThe drivers for this product were simply not perfected to work with Windows XP. After several phone conferences and several hours, and e-mailing me a "special" set of drivers, still the help tech was unable to get me up and functioning -- I sent it back.Aside -- The tech was clearly motivated (probably by his incentive system) to try to get me "resolved", and for several calls just didn't want to give up. But once hope was lost, his tone shifted instantly and he just wanted to close the discussion.I sent it back to the address it came from, but have NOT received a refund or any responde. I'm chalking it up to a "lesson learned".
I was very displeased with this camera - possibly the worst digital camera I have personally used. The lens is poor quality, such that my iphone (yes, my IPHONE) takes better pictures. Shake reduction? Uh, no. It was nearly impossible to take clear pictures, and I found the depth of colour lacking. Sure, they might be extremely high resolution, but who needs gazillions of pixels of badness? I've always known that megapixels mean little, but this camera really drove the point home.In addition to taking very poor quality photos, I found the controls unintuitive - not completely unmanageably so, but annoyingly enough. The flash also doesn't carry very far. The zoom, however, worked pretty well and 5X is more than adequate for a point and shoot at this level. But since the camera is neither that small nor that lightweight, it's not even that portable, and you'd be better off saving up for a GOOD SLR, or going with a cheaper, tinier, better pocket model.Lastly, and perhaps most frustratingly, this device consumed batteries more hungrily than a river rife with famine-struck piranhas, or perhaps a stoned goat. I'd get about 15 pictures per pair of AA batteries, regardless of battery type used (I tried 3 different sorts). Unacceptable! I will not ever buy another Samsung camera - and I was generally a Samsung fan prior to my experience with this item.
I have an iPAQ 2215, and was told by their support that they are having problems with the driver for it running on that model pocketpc. If you do go ahead and buy it, there are some drivers around to be had to make it work.Linksys will not admit the problem, but just search on both products, and you will see.
The holster lasted about 2 weeks and the belt clip started to tear loose
I thought my unit was broken when I firsthooked it up, because switched to VCR it stillshowed the "blue greeter" screen for DVD. Iheard somebody else had this experience withthe S-Video, so I tried Composite Video(yellow RCA) - same story. Only when Ihooked up the RF-out jack (yuck!) could Isee the VCR video. Oddly, I could hearthe audio on Line-Out, I just couldn't useeither of the Video jacks for Line-Out. Ithought my unit might be broken, so Icalled their customer support.After hanging up on me several times, theyeventually said you can only view the VCRon RF-out. Since I have Tivo, I don't needto hook up my Cable to the VCR - I just wantto watch tapes. So my cable is alreadyhooked up to my TV/Tivo. I could hook upthe RF-out to a 2nd RF-in on my TV, but whowants to switch back and forth betweenRF-in jacks on my TV, and maybe leave itin the wrong state and mess up a Tivorecording? Time to send it back. Note theUser manual mentions nothing of this. Itmakes it sound like S-Video should work foreverything.I'm still not certain my unit isn't simply broken ormisconfigured. Why would Line Out switch the Audioif it can't supply the video?But their Tech Support won't listen or help, and tells me thisis how it's supposed to work. Sheesh.If somebody has a different experience, please share it, becauseif it actually *worked* I'd give this unit 5 stars.
I bought this after the really good reviews, what a big mistake! This is very uncomfortable to wear and the sound is terrible even on full volume I can hardly hear.
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.
I have " replace VGP-BPL2. My VAIO reject the battery as not compatible. I live overseas (diplomat) and cannot send back this battery. From the same supplier I bought (via Amazon) a replace VGP-BPS2A which is working well so far.Is there a trick to get this Large capacity battery started?Francois Jouanneau
Didn't expect much for $24 to the door, but 1 of the 2 4" speakers were easily blown with no amp direct to head unit. Volume was not cranked by any means, but these squeakers cant handle. Fail..dont waste your hooters wings n beer money.
I bought two pairs of these for my girlfriend and I before traveling over the 2011 Christmas holiday. Within a month one of the ear bud pieces on mine fell apart. The glue came undone and there bit that holds the rubber and goes in the ear is now hanging by a wire from the bit that connects to the longer wire. Total waste of my money.
I got this to replace my son's other charger that the cats had chewed the cord into pieces. It started the device to charge and just quit. Never has worked again. I should have returned it. I won't buy this again!
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.
I bought a Dazzle DVC90 thinking I could convert my VHS tapes and pitch my old VHS VCR. This doesn't work on either of my computers. The website is unhelpful. Look for another Brand!!
I just received this in the mail and within the first couple of uses it keeps freezing up. I'm trying to use it to transfer mp3 files. I've found that it works fine if you do it 1 file at a time. I haven't really used it for much else yet. Although it's a big 4gb drive it does not seem to handle a large amount of info at 1 time.
I am very disappointed in this battery. The life time of the battery is very low...maybe 60 minutes. When snorkeling in Hawaii, the battery life was shorter than my duration in the water which was less than an hour. I did take a few pics on the beach as well, but I ran out of battery juice in about an hour. I am looking for a battery for my W30 that will give me more life time on the battery. You don't get many pics on the life of one fully charged battery.
Not worth the price. You can't make out who is even in the pictures. Needs to be a higher resolution screen.
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.
I was given BOGUS tracking information (they said USPS, they later said "no, it was shipped by FedEx Ground). Item was never seen at my door (they allegedly shipped with no signature required) by trust-worthy neighbors or apartment manager. They have only responded with baloney "item was delivered" in NUMEROUS contacts. I'm contesting credit card charge and writing letter of complaint to Attorney General's office.
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.
I own this product about a year and five months ago. At first the router work perfectly normal, but couple months later it crash, because of the security setting, add on device, and locks device. So I change it to default setting, which I can't change it back to security mode again, because I lost the password and username. Several months later it crash again . But the real pain is the dropping connection which will freeze your computer and gaming console.I own Xbox 360, wii, and PS3. And all three had a Wi-Fi connection.First, we'll talk about the wii and PS3 internet connection. The router slows down the page loading and sometime freezes the page.Second, the gaming online services like Xbox live, Nintendo wii channels, and PSN. The network service would load up to 10 minutes. If not you better restart your console.Third, the connection with gaming Wi-Fi, PS3 and wii have no problem connecting to the router, except the Xbox 360, which sometime I have to reconnect it to the router (if the connections fail).Fourth, online gameplay connection, all three game consoles connections to the router make the game lag and sometime boot you out of online games.Overall, this is not recommended for online gaming. Work fine, until it overheats which it will crash and slow down the wireless connection.Note: you will not experience any of the above until after it has been use for at least six months.
I fell in love with the media features on this pc. I am not a computer whiz so I thought I was making a good decision when I purchased this at a B&M; store. I was thrilled with all the media features the salesman pointed out. I was happy with the purchase until little things added up up to a major problem.This system is very easy to set up which I loved. I really enjoyed the built in wi-fi card, tv tuner capability, and media control keys (burn cd/dvd with the press of one button with additional software). It has a great card reader, accepting a lot of different types. Also, I really liked the sleek look of the system since it is out in the open. It was much faster then my old HP 2005 Media Center.After using an external drive to copy over media files from my old pc, I discovered the limited amount of space on this hard drive. I should have made a point of knowing before purchasing. This system might be billed as a "Media Center" but if you have an extensive music library and/or video collection, this system is not your best choice. This is fine is you want a basic system or have an external drive to store your media files. I kept it instead of returning as I like the familiarity of HP Media Centers but this will be my last one.My old pc had Windows XP and this one has Vista, which went wonky on occasion, especially when trying to install software. Only 2 usb ports are placed in the front and the other 4 are in the back. I purchased an usb hub to address this but it would have been nice having it the other way round, 4 up front and 2 in back.My biggest complaint was that the system started to crash. I called HP customer support (India) but they could not help me unless I paid a non-refundable fee of $99.99 since it was a little over a year. Since they could not guarantee to solve my problem, I decided against this but did request a supervisor. He was on break and had left the building so why didn't I call back some other time? HUH? After several more calls to find a more helpful rep, I was advised it was an operational software issue so I should try Microsoft. A call to Microsoft told me there were three options since it was after a year from purchase: (1) call HP since they installed it and were best able to help me [already tried this route]; (2) go online for support [if I could go online, I wouldn't need their help]; and (3) pay $59.00 for tech support which although credit info would be taken, only would be charged if they could assist me. Bottom line, both companies blamed each other which doesn't help the customer but Windows did have a better offer.I was not completely happy with this system from the start so it's my own fault for keeping it past 30 days. However, I think a pc should work for longer then a year without crashing! This system was not cheap so why would I buy another HP? especially when factoring in their poor customer service. I have gone back to my old pc while I search for a replacement. Apple is starting to look good. I hear Macs are worth the price paid.
Super comfortable. Couldn't tell they were even in my ear. Sound quality was good while they worked. Nice bass and could hear things I've never heard before with over the ear headphones or buds.I gave 2 stars because the right earbud stopped working on me last week while running. I read the reviews of this before I bought, but hoped it would not happen to me. I am not very happy at all. I can't believe they can't make earbuds that don't fail with light use.
I must have gotten a defective pack of these or something, because the first one only actually burned half of my songs to the disc, and all the CD's after say that they aren't blank when I try to burn music to them. Is there something I'm doing wrong cause this has never happened when I've tried to burn music before.
This hard case is cheap, cheesy plastic with velco to fasten your PDA to the interior. It is inconceivable that this is a PalmOne product but the sad fact is that it is indeed. Avoid, avoid, avoid. I returned mine to the store from whence it came and the return was accepted despite the opened bubble pack.
This is garbage! The lip of the charger is too tall for the battery to fit. It's useless!
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.
i have this product and it was the most worthless thing i have bought the remote cracked while i was out at the boat and it also wouldn't record after the fist year . not the best produst but it has a great look
Word of warning: it doesn't work with 4th gen. iPod Nano.Since I have a largely useless charger, I'll comment on its other attributes:Overall Construction: lightweight plastic, somewhat angular edges. The connector seems a bit on the cheap side and is wide enough that I have to unplug the headphones from the Nano while charging (assuming it'd charge my 4th Gen. Nano). The cord's also a bit shorter than necessary, but it's not been a major problem since I can't charge anything anyway.Minuses: Won't charge my 4th Gen. Nano, cord's a bit short, connector is too wide to keep headphones plugged in.Pluses: Price, cheap enough that I can throw it away since it won't charge my 4th Gen. NanoBuy unless you have a 4th gen. Nano.
This answering machine has poor quality of speech reproduction and apparently no way to play back messages when trying to retrieve missed information. The brochure says, "For Customer Service or Product Information, Visit our Website at www.telephones.att.com."; however, this website is concerned ONLY with telephone calling services and denies any connection with electronic products. They refer to their Ask Allie service (att.com/allie) which, again, is exclusively related to telephone calling. I had no choice but to give it 1 star; it doesn't deserve even 1.
I bought this toy last Christmas for my then 9 year old daughter. She loved it but was frustrated that its recording time/photo capacity is so small and the quality of the picture is sub-par. It eats batteries like crazy and inexplicably just stopped working after a few months. Much too expensive for the actual quality, especially when you can buy a real digital hand cam now for a few hundred dollars. If this toy had cost around $30.00 I would have given it a great review.
Garbage!! not much else to say. Horrible sound quality. I would feel bad asking my neighbors kid to listen to them.
I only had this a few months and it stopped working. The first thing I noticed was that no matter what, I could only put in one piece of paper at a time or it would grab all the paper at once. Now recently it has started printing only one page at a time then saying the paper is jammed or the roller is stuck. I would have to turn the printer off then back on, AND restart my computer for it to print one page and then go through the whole nonsense again. We could find nothing causing a jam or keeping the roller from moving. What a complete waste of money!
Dont be cheap like i was, spend the extra 100-200 bucks and get a better system. This worked good for 3 months and then the sound just got worse and worse.....im going for the oknoyo system.. wish me luck!
I really respect Sennheiser for their professional products and assumed this quality would transfer to their consumer products. But in this case, I have to argue not.I'll list the pros and cons from my perspective:PROS:--------1. Relatively inexpensive2. Has bass boost (but not to my taste)3. Different sizes of ear buds (but none of them fit MY ears...)CONS:--------1. There is a very sharp bell curve, I'm guessing right around the 8khz, or 9khz spectrum, that makes the treble sound very "canny".2. None of the ear buds really fit my ears. The first two leave air pockets around the edges, which are very annoying. And the largest is too large and uncomfortable.3. I really hate that the right side has 20 feet extra slack of wire. Ok, so it's not 20 ft...but you get the idea. The argument is that you can share with a person sitting next to you, like in an airplane or something.... I don't want to share earwax with other people!!?? What are you thinking, Sennheiser?I like the Shures I owned previousely because the "speaker" went down into your ear canal, unlike these. But I had balancing issues with these months down the road....and they cost me $300. Not sure what to buy now...
Save your money, Dont buy this TV. Below is an email i sent to Phillips customer sevice and still waiting for response.To whom it may concern,I have purchased a Phillips 50 in plasma TV (50PFP5332D/37B) in August 2007. Eleven months (July 2008) later TV broke and it was replaced by refurbished unit after 40 days of wait (The TV was still under warranty). Today (February 2010) TV broke again for what it seems exact problem. The "relay" was clicking and then TV just died. That is what exactly happened in July 2008.I am very disappointment customer with Phillips product. This is unheard that same TV (same model) dies twice in 3.5 years. My last TV (Sony) was replaced after 17 years and it still works!!! Obviously there is questionable quality of the Phillips TV. I will never purchase another Phillips product.Disappointed customer,
Worked great for about a week, then i seemed to get an average of 12 telemarketing calls a day
It worked perfectly fine for the first 7 months. Then all of a sudden it has major issues. It will play original DVDs fine, but backed up DVDs and DivX will jitter and skip about every 30 seconds. It won't load a music cd, original or backup anymore. I'm guessing it is on it's way out and I'm in the market for a new player.
We've been running this UPS connected to one computer. It functioned fine for about a month. Then, we had a power outage and the UPS wouldn't turn back on when I had the computer plugged into the battery backed up slots. I did the self test from the directions, and it was telling me the outlet was overloaded for the battery. I removed everything from the unit and it still gave me the same fault. I had to plug into the regular, non-battery backed up outlets instead. I sent an email to Tripp lite's technical support about the issue. I received an email about 6 weeks later saying "Sorry we missed your email. Let us know if you're still having the problem." I later tried switching back to the battery backed up outlet and it was functioning again. I don't hold out much hope on this lasting in the long run. Overall, not impressed.
The GoodHigh sound quality. They have the quality of $150 head phones when comparing them to my other head phones (Bose IE and Beats). Great value, especially if you can get them when they are marked down. Shoot, I got these when they were marked down to like $67 from Amazon. Strong bass. Awesome packaging (2 cases, magnetic box, clip). Strong build quality (metal casing for the buds and a smooth, high quality rubber for the cords).The BadThe quality of the construction itself is excellent, it's the design which really hurts these headphones. Their stubby design is just stupid for an IE headphone. They are extremely short, thick, and heavy which is everything you don't want in something you have to get in your ear canal. To get the great sound these can produce you literally have to shove the entire headphone in your ear! Using the long tips solve this but then you loose all of the bass since it won't transfer through the rubber. This is the major problem with these and why I cannot recommended. Prolonged use has been uncomfortable and left me frustrated with their stupid, stupid design.The other thing I don't like about these, though not nearly as damaging as the design is the range. You do not get a full range out of these headphones. While the bass is awesome (if you can manage to jam these fat boys down your canals), the highs are not as strong and the powerful bass drowns them out.Note: My review has been revised for 2 reasons:1) prolonged use has left me frustrated with the design which becomes extremely uncomfortable. Also very difficult to use as they are hard to get the right fit needed for good bass.2) I got the Klipsch X5s and realized what I could be getting out of a $100-$200 ranged headphone.
Received, worked for 2 days and then failed. Look for a more reliable product.
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 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.
Oh, yes, I've got it: JUNK!!!
I was very excited to get this product (Coby DP- 151, digital photo key chain), and wanted to download pictures of my kids for my mother for Christmas. The software downloaded fine, I was able to transfer pictures to the software, but when I went to download the pictures to the photo key chain the application quit. Tried several trouble shooting techniques with no luck, including going to Coby's website. Called Coby and was informed that there is a glitch with the software for Mac computers. So this product will not work for me. I do have to say that the website was easy to navigate and customer service at Colby was quick, friendly, American, and helpful. But don't buy this product if you have a Mac unless you verify the software will work first.
I bought the GE brand because it uses a magnetic field and not a motion detector, which means it will not trigger on deer, dogs, etc. In reality, it doesn't trigger anything 50% of the time. I have followed all instructions to the letter, including having to place the detector in an area I didn't want to to conform to the rigid requirements of the 'field of detection.'I get numerous false alarms, and numerous no-alarms. It is so unreliable in crying wolf that I ignore it most of the time. I think the principle is good, but the claims on the advertising are at best---exaggerated, and at worst---completely false. I would return it, but it is such a hassle to go through repackaging and shipping. I would not buy it if I were you.
Leica is a name brand in the world. However, the product and the service are very bad. I bought a Leica D-LUX 3 on March. Only one shot and nothing has shown on the lcd screen. I sent it back under the instruction which was provided by the customer service department from Leica. I did not receive any messege from Leica at all. I tried to call them many times and left my cell number to them, no body called me. They did not concern the small account. After I complain about the bad service from the name brand company, they finally wrote to me. The department found the camera and the problem right away after the mail. It was so funny.Leica is a name brand in the world. However, the quality is not as good as the brand. Maybe I got a Friday Made product, but it really broke the image in my heart. No more Leica for me.
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.
One of the most essential buttons on any remote is the Channel + button and it did not work straight out of the box. I returned it.Beyond that, setting it up takes time but is not difficult. I am just going to wait and see about the next model that comes out.
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!!!!
I got a new Imac for Christmas and a couple games. Battlefield Pacific, and X plane. After doing some research, everyone was saying how great the Logitech extreme was. And that it works on the Mac. I have to tell ya. It doesn't work on the Mac. There is no suppport for it, and the only good thing I can say is that tech support at Battlefield Pacific have been great. Though they haven't found a way to make this thing work. It works great on my XP though. So now I have to find a joy stick that works on my Mac.
I purchased a memory card for my MP-1000 only to find out that they don't work, and that many others have had the same problem. The software/hardware fails to recognize the memory card. Not only that, but Audiovox stopped making this model, so the software is only compatible with Win 95/98, not Win2000 or WinXP. And it uses an insanely slow serial connection to trasfer files, it takes forever (no USB support). And one other thing, the carrying case is Pleather not leather. In short, don't waste your money.
Ordered 2 new memory cards, the 8 BD card came in new packaging from manufacturer. But this 4 GB card came in a plastic memory card holder (not original packaging). That is not really a big deal, but the card is locked. I've tried pushing the switch on the memory card to unlock it, and it does not matter. Either way that the switch is pushed on the memory card it says that it is locked and will not allow a computer to work with it. Very annoying because it was only a $5 memory card, so seems pointless to waste money on shipping it back to sender.
I bought this model since it has a fat rebate which brings down the price to $10. Good for the price. And the stability is not too far above the price level.Installation is relatively easy. Hooking the router up with my DSL modem and computer is trivial. Running the software on the CD is easy too. One thing though: since I use static ip for Internet connection, the quick setup does not support it so initially my Internet connection is not up. That's fine and I know it since many such routers only support dynamic ip address on the Internet side by default. I manually configured that through its web interface and then its wireless and ethernet connections start working.Good so far. And I expect most people would be happy now. But since the default wireless mode does not use security at all which means someone could peek at what you visit or use my Internet connection, so I decided to add security to the router. Now the fun begins.It took me half an hour to figure our which security mode is useable - I finally chose WPA-RSK mode since this is the only security mode I found working (after numerous reboots). But the story does not end here. It keeps dropping connection every 3-5 minutes. Yes, every 3-5 minutes! This is virtually unuseable.I have to turn off the security feature and this works fine for only 20 minutes. The connection remains on and off periodically.My laptop is only two feet away from the router, so signal strength should never be an issue for me.I don't use any other features of the router, so no comments on other parts.For the price and basic functionality, I gave it 2 star. I wish Belkin had more reliable product, but it certainly disappoints me.
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.
a good idea executed poorly. super buggy interface. have to reboot it to get a few minutes of net radio. so much for buffereing
I wish I read the reviews here before I bought this product. I read some reviews of people who were very happy with it, I also noted that they all JUST bought it. Mine was great for a year and a half. Then the CD player stopped working just like everyone else. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. You may love it at first but it will not last!
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.
This curling iron will pull your hair and break it. This product should not be in the market. It is bad constructed and overprice. Do not buy it. Not worth your hard earned money.
Ordered a Camera,Case and Memory Card all at the same time. Camera Case showed up in a couple days. Camera after about a week. Been about a month now an memory card still hasnt showed up!!!!!!!!!
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.
A major theme with the DRX 9000 is a very high failure rate for the power supply. My unit was no exception. Shortly after having the power supply fixed the DVD read/write unit went out. It's pretty much a piece of junk right now. I bought mine from Walmart for $264, I see they no longer carry it. I would stay far away from this one.Dave
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.
This item did not work correctly. The photo docking station was supposed to charge the camera, but did not. It took fine pictures in the 5 minutes that it would hold a charge. It had to be returned and was more trouble than it was worth.
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 used to buy a 50pack of envelopes from Walgreens for about five bucks. the envelopes were fine, worked well enough and as a bit more sturdy than these. These are super thin, and do not seem like they'd offer a lot of protection. My recommendation is to skip these and find the thicker color envelopes maxell puts out.
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.
Beware, Tungsten E users! Although the heading on this article clearly says that it is for the Tungsten series (among others), it does not in fact fit the Tungsten E.
The earbuds that came with my IPOD work a million times better!! I was so dissappointed when I first tried the V Moda that I thought maybe my IPOD was broken. When I switched back to the earbuds that came with my IPOD, the music was beautiful again, rich full bodied, but when I put the V Moda back on, the music sounded like I was listening from a tin can, under water and heavily medicated. God awful product. Does anybody test these items before presented on my beloved Amazon?
The monitor is clear, bright and sharp, with a comprehensive set of adjustments available. Unfortunately it goes black with a vertical line down the center after about an hour or so of use with graphics heavy applications (aka games). Once it was allowed to "cool down" it would work fine again for another hour. Thank Heaven for Amazon.com's return policy.
I bought this because I thought the product made the flash less harsh for direct flashes(no bounce availible). It barely makes a difference, the highlights on skin is the same with or without it. It appears the 5 star review is from someone who probably gets paid when people buy it. Even for how cheap it is, it isn't worth it.It also falls off easily
I had an HP LaserJet 4MP for about a decade before it finally went. I doubt that I will get that kind of service from this machine. I also had a Xerox b&w WorkCenter for copying that went about a year later. same concerns. i got this primarily to replace the copier. With this HP the toner cartridges go in no time. The scanning is slightly askew, and there is some color distortion. Also, the scanner utility is pretty inept. The print drivers do not function properly, preventing my up-to-date Windows XP from going to sleep mode. HP was once a symbol of dependabilty.
I ordered this laptop battery on Weds for a trip when I was leaving the following Sat. I paid $20 shipping for a $35 item FOR ONE DAY - OVERNIGHT SHIPPING. It arrived Sat or later. Someone house-sitting verified it came by Mon for sure. I assumed it might not ship until Thurs but I expected to receive by Fri. - charge overnight and have ready for airline travel. Trip was 2 weeks long so needless to say, I also had no battery life on return trip either. Battery appears to have charged but have not tested battery life. The Amazon website indicated that if I ordered by 3 PM on Weds that it would be delivered on Thurs. However, some other company actually shipped the product. Don't be fooled the way I was - allow a lot more time for delivery. I could have bought a weaker battery locally for that much money.
My father in law gave me this as it did not work on his camera (bad image quality). I tried this on my Nikon D40 attaching it to the 55-200mm VR kit lens, and the image quality is bad (autofocus doesnt work too well either with this on). A couple of reviews and comments on the web also gave this lens negative comments.
Luckily we were able to return them. A waste of money. Does not work at all. Only works when you are on the side at certain angles. Other than than everyone can see the screen no problem
Save your money and try another brand. This item never worked and the manufacturer would not respond to my inquiries.
Don't buy it if you use a cacreader in your keyboard, it will not work tryed two neither worked correctly
I bouth this thing, and it's a total piece of trash. I went through all the stations on my radio, and it worked on maybe 4 or 5 radio stations. the one it worked the best on sucked anyway, i had the zune and my car stereo turned up full blast, and my speakers didn't even thump. not to mention the fact that if i turned up loud enough to hear it, i would get this crackle noise from the stereo. it's worthless, don't buy it.
I give qa star is for the design looks fit to my ipod.I try to install the stupid software and follow the manual (old or new) the result is the same, unfunction.It cost me whole week to try, now I packed it and stor it in somewhere...You don't know what the device is doing? Just get the noise from the line-out of dock. I cannot returen it because a friend by for me from somewhere.However, all things are not as the manual saying, probably the reason is I use the Windows, how come a company to make the useless device just for nothing, I doubt the Griffin Technology itrip only support Mac, but they also wants Windows users to buy it. play trick????
A layer of very thin "pleather" material began immediately flaking off of the ear pad foam rings and head padding area. Then after minimal use/ 3 weeks, one of the ear piece's snapped off in my son's hand as he removed the headphones from his head.Crap construction.
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.
I received this cable in the mail and was excited to be able to finally use my monitor. However, when I opened the box, I realized that the metal guides that protect the pins were bent and crumpled. Thankfully I worked in IT years ago and knew that these can be bent back into place if you are careful. I would not recommend getting this product from this supplier.
came with no directions! screws are junk had 2 go buy new ones! I have a 22in tv and it wouldnt stay on the mount and fell off n hit 7 year old in the head~
I purchased the CX300, because it came with different size ear buds. However I found that none of the buds would keep the earphones in my ears even when sitting. I finally had to remove the buds entirely but then found that there was no base although the sound was good. I guess I have large ears would you think? They are inexpensive enough that I didn't send them back. If you have no problem with regular ear buds I feel sure that they would work for you.
I gave these a try based on all the good reviews.For music, they sound terrible. I listen to hard rock and heavy metal.The frequency response is really uneven with brittle highs and early break-up.They do get loud. They're good if you want some cheap house party speakers.They're lively and image decently well for home theater use.I ended up getting some old Polks off craigslist for less money and better sound for music.
Sounds great, hear all the noise. Ruins your MP3 collectoin like it should.Cord is too long and coiled too tightly, wraps around everything on set or in my office. Stuck in my office chair all the time. Bulky construction pulls itself down all the time and hurts my ears after a couple of hours, which I edit 9 hours a day on average so this kinds sucks. The jack is loose, all other headphones stay in my computers 1/4" jack, these pop out with the slightest twist. Even with a annoyingly long chord it still manages to wobble out and either go into mono or just disconnect, and then get wrapped in my chair so I can't put them on again. Will not buy again, probably won't keep either.
I bought three of these cameras, two for me, one as a gift. I like the "all in one" idea a lot. Installation was very easy but when we used skype it kept asking us if we wanted to "give up control." The picture was very nice BUT very jerky. Plus the people that we were talking to complained that the sound was cutting in and out. We thought that it was our dsl connection but the same thing happened at home using cable internet when we talked from our pc to our laptop. We have gone back to our way old intel pc camera and logitech mic and we have no problems at all. I feel bad because I normally trust and enjoy logitec products but this one is a dud.
Have 8 of these to use with a hot-shoe flash. They worked great for a year (maybe 20 charges at most), then they pretty much died and won't hold any charge. Better then disposables but still disappointing.
I purchased this tablet because I develop e-learning and I wanted to have the option to include handwritten annotations, examples etc., into my courses. I got as far as installing the software and I could see that the tablet 'recorded' my sample note, but I can't figure out how to get it out of the tablet. The documentation is absolutely horrible and believe me, I should know since I develop training for a living! There are 3 books that you have to surf through to get answers to your questions, which simply aren't there. The product itself seems to be fine, it's just figuring out how to use it... I am disappointed, but will have to return it. No point in keeping it, if I can't get it to work.
I upgraded from a Linksys firewall and Apple Airport to this unit and was delighted with the great price, wireless range, and configurable features (although there is no way to log attempted intrusions). But once I fired up iChat and tried to video chat I was defeated by this router, which simply refuses to let video or audio chat work, and Netgear even acknowledge there is a problem with this at their support pages. This had worked perfectly through the Linksys. Then, as I worked further with the router, I discovered that the wireless connection is spotty - dropping maybe twice an hour for a few seconds at a time. Again, this seems to be something many compain of.Overall, it seems wonderful, but has ultimately let me down. I am looking for a new router.
Came with both pieces suction and mount. Seemed to be exactly what i needed. But only after a few days it just fell off the window and dropped my gps on the dash.The suction cup stayed on window but the rubber piece that connects the suction cup to the mount just split and tore apart without even touching it. i hope it didn't mess my gps unit up. Contacted seller to see about refund. Will update as i go along.
I am dissappointed with this DVD player. As I do not own it, my mom's work has this exact unit, and the people at work are very unhappy with it.DVD Player -The DVD player was good, but not as good as it could be. Some discs with some minor-medium scratches and/or fingerprints would sadly refuse to play. The fingerprints could be wiped off, but some DVD with only a few scratches had to be purchased at the store again. Otherwise, the DVD picture is very clear and crisp (using a 19" Samsung TV) and sound quality is above average.VHS Player -Just awful. Old tapes, damaged or perfect, would not play. Mainly tapes before 1997 would play with bleeps every second, with the tape being in good condition, but would play fine in an old Samtron (unknown brand). Another dissappointment, which is the biggest one, is that it WOULDN'T PLAY RECORDED TAPES!!! This was SO dissappointing, recorded tapes, from Funai to Sony to TDK, nothing would play. Everything refuses to. Either the picture quality was way below average or it would make all of these grinding sounds and spit the recorded tape out. People planning on using this for home movies, recorded from TV, and recorded from camera to recorded tape, you should NOT buy this. This was so dissappointing, almost half of the library was recorded tapes.Functions/Remote -Normal DVD/VHS player function. Play, pause, stop, rewind, fast-foward, the DVD/VHS switch, etc. The remote was very useful, but it's not universal to change the TV channel to the player. The remote had all of the DVD player's functions. The DVD player doesn't have every function so keep the remote in a safe place.Overall -Do not buy this unit. The DVD player works well, but having an old, unknown brand VHS player working better than a Toshiba...that's sad. My mom's work will likely be looking for a new unit without Toshiba on it.
they literally stink. I opened the box and I was blown away from a toxic smelling chemical smell coming from all over the product.I feltill all day.be careful with these , id avoid them, its not worth letting them make you sick.(i buy alot of stuff, and about 2% of the stuff has a similar noxious smell, I think its always the stuff thats made in china.)
It's probably a great product, but BEWARE this is a 1GBx2 kit NOT a 2GBx1 kit as is implied by the listing and picture. Crucial's website is more accurate, showing a photo of 2 pieces as well as listing the item as 1GBx2.If, like me, you want a single (2GBx1) piece, DO NOT order this item.
OVERALL: In terms of features this deal is hard to beat. However, the manufacturing quality of the unit is relatively low and has the potential to become an expesive paperweight. If not for these quality concerns this would easily be a 4+ star item. I purchased 2 of these from Toys R Us for $90 and plan on using for trips in the car for the kids.PROS:My units came with everything I needed: a headrest carrier; AC adapter; DC adapter; headphones; remote; and LiON battery.The video quality is reasonable/average if you're not a hardcore videophile (and if you are, why are you watching a 7 inch screen!).Audio with the headphones is quite good, although the external speakers are a bit weak (pretty much like laptop speakers).Video in and out is very nice feature.Easy to operate and the 16:9 ratio is a nice feature for letterbox films.CONS:No audio adjustment on the remote, just mute.Construction. Relatively lightweight plastic construction. I got mine for the kids but plan on perating them myself, gently.Dubious longevity. I ran my units for 24 hours straight with no glitches in an attempt to stress the components (i.e. burn in). So far so good. However, numerous other reviews indicate that some of these units simply go bad, in all likelihood due to cheap laser components. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Recommend investing in the extended warranty.UPDATE:These Coby units failed within 6 months. I tried another set of Cobys-dead in 6 months. I have some RCAs that have been working like champs. I don't intend to waste my money on cheap Coby electronics, in the long run it costs more to replace broken units than to buy something with a higher build quality once.
I received this unit last week and I havent listend to more than one song, the unit freezes and the battery has to be replaced to get it working again. I contacted sandisk technical support and after trying everything they say the unit has to be replaced.The only reason I gave it a 2 star is because the tech support is very effective. After I receive the new unit its going to ebay.Look for Lexar, they has a better MP3 player.
Coby MP-CD455 Portable doesn't work properly; in fact, is a bad product that don't play the CD or MP3 format.Very low quality.
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
This camcorder is unreliable. I purchased one locally (not from Amazon.com), and it failed after I had recorded less than one and a half tapes. Unfortunately, by that time it was out of warranty, so I am stuck with it although it is now useless. Checking online, I discovered that other owners have experienced the same problem. (The camcorder will not record or play tapes because the "eject" signal appears even with new tapes.) After this experience, I would avoid all Samsung products.
Before buying this card, think about the laptop you're going to put it in. If it is a P3/800MHz or older machine, this card will probably NOT work. The reason is older laptops built to the PC97-99 laptop specs often used TI Cardbus PCMCIA controllers. Despite half-hearted attempts by Linksys to write a good TI driver, this card is INCOMPATIBLE with TI cardbus controllers! If you get it to work, it's a fluke. If you call tech support, they will tell you to return it and buy a different brand. Believe them. ;)
What can I say? This VCR was junk from the moment I took it out of the box. It kept spitting the tape back out everytime I put it in! The clock wouldn't set right, and the picture quality -when it worked- was mediocre at best. I sent it back and went with a Sony... I'll see what kind of luck I have with that one...
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.
Would not connect to network, mfg. replaced with another one that also would not connect to network?
it does not fit all iphones this is for the old models.mailed it back I dont even no if I receive a refund.
Rubber hides color-coded clearly labelled buttons with solid thick black rubber. Impressions for labels are raised without color and hard to see. Pressing buttons extremely difficult with rubber on. Indeed, I found it impossible to do some functions successfully with it on.
The driver won't work with windows Vista 64 bit system. I found this out after talking to multiple support people and submitting requests on the internet. I never recieved any response, I always had to spend 20 minutes on hold to talk to someone.Camera feels cheap and I imagine it would be difficult to push "click" button without shaking the camera.Since I was never able to use it, I can't say if the quality is good or bad.I have used Dino-lite scopes before and I was impressed with them, that is what I am going to buy right now.I was impressed with Amazon's return procedure, if you buy one it will be easy to return.
I was really excited to get this filter but it didn't meet my expectations from the start. When I opened it the ring that holds the glass in place was partially popped out. I figured I would work to get it back in and when I did I noticed that the ends of it didn't meet. Should you accidently drop the filter or something hit it, I wouldn't be surprised if the glass popped out. Further, when I tried it on my dslr the results were not near what I expected. I'm not saying it completely horrible; I only took a few shots and I'll need to try it out in different environments to see if it works any better. Overall, however, I was dissapointed in the quality, esp for the price I paid. I've bought $10 filters that worked far better than this.
I purchased this unit so that I could have two units in one.Right from the begining the VCR did not work. I could hear some of the sound track however nothing displayed when it came to the video. The people at customer support were very helpful and we tried to troubleshoot the problem together. Finally I was told to return it. I did so and got another one. Same problem and again customer support was unable to help. This time I gave it to my daughter so that she could use the DVD part of it. That side is still working with no problems after these nine months. The DVD part does not skip and plays all media that I've put through it. I JUST WISH THE VCR WOULD HAVE WORKED.
The memory itself works fine, but the card gets stuck in my casio digital camera. my ScanDisk card works fine, but the viking doesn't and it is near impossible to remove from my camera. I am going to see if I can return it either for a refund or for another disk.
This is a fully featured GPS unit, let down by its skittish satellite performance, inexcusably poor backlight, and its battery consumption. However if you can get it for under $80 at uBid, it's a fun toy when it works. I wouldn't buy this as a primary GPS, but as an experiment, it will lose its signal too often to make it a reliable odometer but its useful when it is workingThe other reviewers in the epinion's forum have hit the highlights and lowlights of this unit so I will just summarize and ad to theirs:It eats batteries, especially NiMH, use fresh alkalines if you want decent performance, I get about 3-5 hours max (not continuous but in 30 minute shots) and as batteries get weaker the units performance drops;Using an external antenna with a 180 degree (not 90) mcx connector is almost a requirement to use this in a car - you can get one for under $30 shipped from Navsphere;The backlight is a joke, works more like a contrast control;Maps are pretty accurate, though dated, and when the unit locks on tracking is as good as the $200 units from Garmin (rino) and Magellan (meridian);The software is not intuitive, e.g. if you try and save a second map to the unit it will erase what you already have there - need to load them all at once;I had to brute force install the software in XP, but it works after a simple drag and drop;Port protectors will be lost soon as you first use them - they are not permanently attached, and I would not assume that the unit is water tight at all, someone put a coffee cup on it once and the condensation stains are still visible inside the screen;Use an external CF reader to move data to the unit, life is too short as it is, though if you want to move data from it make sure you have a good book handy;The unit will easily lose its lock under trees, moving under an overpass, or if you make sudden accelerations - the better external antenna helps a bit here;Altitude calculation is a joke, even with 9 satellites locked in it varies +- 200 feet, and I am at sea level;I haven't been able to test the external power supply for this since I can't find it anyplace other than a reference in the owners manual, it is not on the Whistler site - the power plug for this is a bit odd and my attempts to wire up a 3.2 volt power supply have not been successful (see comments about battery life above);
No driver support for Windows Mobile 2003, Linksys supports told me &quot;They are working on a driver, please check the website for updates.&quot;
I got this monitor almost 3 years ago. For the first year it was great. Nice color, no problems, didn't need any adjustments. The second year I had to degauss every once in a while as the colors in a corner (usually bottom right) got brighter and distorted. This always corrected the problem, but it always returned. Now in its third year the monitor is difficult to use. It blacks out on certain resolutions that it should support (and so does my video card), and more recently has developed a new problem. After a seemingly arbitrary amount of time (but less if there is lots of video action) the monitor starts stretching vertically and develops a black bar on the right side of the screen. A few minutes later my entire menu bar (OS X.3.9) is off the screen and a skinnier bar is also on the left. A few minutes after this the monitor goes black with the power light still green. To fix this I must turn the monitor off and leave it off for a while (off for 5 minutes prolongs the next episode for about an hour, 10 minutes 2 hours, and so on).With so many options out there it is impossible for me to recommend this product. It was nice at first, but is close to unusable now. For reference, I am driving it with a 64mb Radeon 9000 pro (DVI->VGA adapter) on a dual processor Mirror Drive Door G4 tower with 1.25gb RAM.
The one day my scanner worked, they all contained a dark background that could not be corrected even with additional software without distorting the picture, even text had a dark background. The second day, no power. I spent 4 separate days holding, at my expense for tech support, but no one picked up. I sent an email that took 3 weeks to answer which said call tech support.
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.
The picture quality stinks. I am buying another camera. Easy to use, but slow, and batteries need frequent charging. I went with nikon because of the reputation, but my 5 year old HP 315 2.1 MP takes picture 10x better than this piece of JUNK!!!
Plays 80% of the Divx stuff I have downloaded from the internet. Some stuff just doesn't play.. can't figure out why.The worst part is that it doesn't support DTS ??? What the heck. My 3 year old CHEAP DVD player supports DTS... but this one doesn't. Ugh... I have to give 1 star due to the DTS feature.
I love satellite radio but I would be cautious about buying an Xact unit. Xact products carry a 12 month warranty. At exactly 13 months the unit stopped working. Xact customer service informed me they were no longer responsible for the unit. Before buying this product search the web and you will find many "13 month" stories. Instead, I would suggest buying directly from Sirius.
I am working on my home theater, and just ordered this Elite EZ Cinema Plus screens from Amazon. I got it today, I was very disappointed when I openned it. It's very poor quality and has a big black ink spot at the middle of the screen! Come on, it should be a pure white screen, just imagining there is a ulgy black spot at the middle of your face!I saw other online store has better price for this item, but I trust Amazon. I always love shopping from Amazon, and I have many good shopping experience. But this time is really bad. It's a 74 in long & 30lbs big item, and not easy to repack and send back. The big problem I want to setup my home theater before the holiday, but now I don't have a good screen. And I don't think I can do it by Christmas. I feel really bad!
Does not fit well on either of my cars. 2008 F-150 & ford edge. A bare iPad 2 does snap snugly in the casing.
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.
They keyboard itself is fine, though not as nice as Apple's. They key issue is that it doesn't work properly under Lion.The keys are softer and the media keys are unlabeled (ie, they don't show pictures for pause/play or mission control). I didn't think the latter would bother me, but it does increase my trial and error when accessing them.The biggest issue is that those keys don't work under Lion. MacAlly's driver is 32 bit, and Lion has moved to 64 bit. As of now MacAlly has not said that it would upgrade the driver. It's kind of a bummer since I bought the keyboard only around 6 months ago. I certainly wouldn't buy it now, given that the media keys don't work.
I'm sure they are great if it only worked ... I have tried everything .. acts like it loads but when you try to retrieve it later .. says: you must format : Tried that also.. No help there ..I guess I should have stayed with the name brands..Haven't heard a peep back from the seller..Duh on them ..
I researched the heck out of various corded mouses (don't want to deal with batteries), before settling on this mouse. I used it for about 4 days. I'm not a picky person and I really tried to like this mouse. After a while, it became very comfortable in my hand and was easy to maneuver.BUT - the scroll wheel felt cheap and flimsy. The clicking noise it made was MUCH louder going in one direction than the other. Also, pushing the wheel down to activate the zoom was VERY difficult. If you pressed too hard/far, the icon would switch from pointer to zoom icon and back to pointer. If you didn't press far/hard enough, you wouldn't activate zoom. It was like Goldilocks, you have to press not too hard/far and not too light/shallow. I found it pretty frustrating. My other Logitech mice never did this. Maybe I got a bad unit.Anyway, I returned it and Amazon was very good about taking it back. I ended up placing an order for a Logitech V150 because I have and LOVE the v100. We'll see how it goes. It doesn't have the nifty forward/back buttons on the side, but I'll live w/o as long as the scroll wheel works the way it should.
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.
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.
Worked great for a little over six months. Then quit. Sharp will authorize a warranty repair, but I need to send it to a repair company in TX at my cost. It's less hassle to just get another calculator.
Beware! This device will not charge the new iPhone 3G. I did not test it with the other devices with which compatibility is claimed.
Pros: worksCons: works for only 2 months :( When you get it in your hand, you will realize that it's not a product built to last.
Returned as soon as I got it. Complete JUNK!! Do not buy this!! Would not even install on my XP device.
No where does it state that this is a black and white tv converter. Also this item seems to become extremely hot. The screen size was also uncompatable with my tv.
I purchased in January and found that the frame presented sharp, color-rich photographs. I found the instructions for connecting to my PC incomplete and inaccurate. I phoned Kodak's technical support and found their support staff to be completely ineffective in providing assistance. Additionally, the support staff became rude. They insisted that I had not configured my wireless router correctly -- I explained that the router must be configured correctly as I could connect my shared, on-line Kodak Gallery. For this reason, even though the frame presented sharp, color rich photographs, I cannot recommend this frame to others.
What an incredible disappointment this product is.The copper strands inside the jackets are so thin, it's almost impossible to strip the jackets off without cutting the copper strands inside. And even when you are lucky enough to finally strip the jacket off without cutting the copper strands, the strands are so thin that they do not stay together when you twist them tight so you can insert them into a speaker or A/V receiver... the wires stray out in all different directions no matter how hard you try to twist them tight.Also, Belkin resorts to the deceptive practice of wrapping their middle strand with plastic sheathing to artifically increase the gauge rating without having to use more copper.The sound this wire produced was horrible. I ripped it all out of my walls right after installation and went with Monoprice cable and it was huge difference.Stay away from Belkin PureAV speaker wire... it's useless! Try Monoprice's speaker wire... it's half the price and three times the quality. I uploaded a photo comparison to the customer images area for this listing.
These earphones are good for the price but they are too high on Bass and you end up missing out on a lot of Low End Tones. The headphones donot have Rich Sound. This is a good option for Bass enthusiasts.The sound amplification in earphones is too high and might be uncomfortable for longer use. I am a kind of a person who uses earphones 4-5 hours a day and these earphones are not a good option for me.
I previously had a Kodak, but had read so many rave reviews about Canon that I decided that although I was happy with my Kodak, it was time to get a new camera and I would try the SD1000.I use my digital camera all of the time. I have two kids under the age of 2 and take tons of pictures, and have a pretty picky eye when it comes to the photograph. Canon left me very disappointed. It took great pictures in low light, but for regular, every day, "easy" pictures - it wasn't as sharp as the Kodak. Anytime there was alot of white or light color in the picture, the Canon almost blurred the light part of the picture. For example, my kids are pale and in almost every picture they looked ghost like.I returned the Canon within one month's time and bought the newest Kodak with a 12x optical zoom. It was reassuring to go back to a camera that took great pictures all of the time, was sturdy, and had a stable zoom that surpassed anything that Canon's SD1000 had to offer.The Canon had some neat functions with playing with color, etc... but nothing I can't do to my great pictures from my Kodak with a simple picture program online.
These skins don't hold the Ipod safely when using the necklace attachment. The Ipod falls right out of the bottom.
I don't know why these types of cards are still on the market--they are old, slow, and obsolete. Instead, search for 32-bit Cardbus adapters such as the ones made by Viking, Delkin, or Lexar, which are many times faster but not much more expensive. And, they fit in the same PC card slot on most laptops made in the last decade. The 32-bit cards I have used are even a bit faster than USB 2.0 and Firewire.You can spot 32-bit cards by the gold strip at the top of the card. No gold strip? Then prepare to wait an hour or more for your data to transfer, while your laptop is brought to its knees. The old silver cards may be fine for storing and playing mp3s, or may be needed for laptops made more than 10 years ago, but any large amount of data--such as GBs of photos or video-- will take quite a while to copy over. Why would you want a reader that is SLOWER than your flash media?
Very easy to install and setting up WEP security was easier than I anticipated. So...big bonus for that, which is why it got 2 stars instead of zero. Performance was fine, when it was working. Everything was peachy for about a week, then I began to randomly lose my internet connection. While this was likely the fault of the router, I thought I would post on this card as well. I also wired my pc through a Linksys 10/100 lan card, which also lost internet connection after working for a few days. The card and router could communicate, but the router and the modem would lose communication. I have a Zyxel prestige ADSL modem. Needless to say, I've returned my router and card and have purchased a 30 foot cable to run to my pc.
This Sharp TV is NOT sharp! Cheap, but you do get what you pay for. We were told at Costco that "Don't worry, this isn't a discontinued model or anything like that". Baloney. That's just what it is. The picture is marginal at best. Do yourself a big favor and spend a few more dollars to upgrade!
The headset only lasted me one week before one of the ear pieces broke. Cheaply made and I don't recomend this product.
I purchased this suction cup from an Amazon affiliate. Their photo showed the correct item and the price was too good to be true. Alas, the picture was wrong. Amazon returned the purchase price and did not even ask for a return. I threw it away. Bad experience. From now on I will remember, "If something appears too good to be true .................."
I am confused. Usually I find that reviews of products help me make informed decisions - but this is not the case with the Shure EC4 headphones.I am a musician, engineer and producer and have tried a variety of headphones in my life. I needed some travel earphones for music composition on the road. Based on the reviews and specs the EC4s seemed great.NOTMy daughter has a pair of 15 dollar earphones that she randomly picked up at Target - they are far better. Here are the key issues:1. Frequency response. Maybe my ear canal is abnormal but I find a bass response fall off that is ridiculous. I understand acoustics and how the ear works, but these earphones have no psychoacoustic bass emulation for me - none - zero.2. External noise attenuation. Again, it might be my retarded ears (they look normal...) but you can forget about using these earphones on an airplane unless you want to test the tensile strength of your cochlear cilia - in other words, blow out your ears. They just suck (again, this is for my ears).Bottom line -man I wish I had my 200 bucks back - I could have bought some very nice studio earphones, a guitar, or a whole bunch of other stuff that know works. Instead I am stuck with some wire and plastic that is, in my opinion, one of the worst products you can buy in terms of performance and cost.I recommend that you stand in a normally noisy environment and jam these into your ears and make darn sure you hear what you want to hear before you cut loose those hard earned c-notes. I realize this is the minority opinion, which is why I keep qualifying that it might be my ear structure - but if that is the case, there is a unique disparity with these particular earphones because my ears work fine with other phones and audio output devices.Good luck! I will sell you mine for 100 bucks - barely used...
Buying this machine is a mistake. There are several Kodak Ektagraphic III Models for sale here on Amazon. Unlike this Vivitar the Ektagraphic models are professional quality that were built with metal gears which do not get brittle over the years. The gears in this projector are plastic and will eventually get brittle and fail even if the projector is not used, just like the plastic gears in the Kodak Carousel models). The Kodak Ektagraphic III model I would recommend was the best selling pro model Kodak sold by far:Ektagraphic III AMT Slide Projector - without Lens, 1475565,You can read my "Mini Buyers Guide" for the Kodak slide projectors in the reviews in the AMT listing (it details the Kodak slide projector models, features, advantages, etc).In short, unless you have a whole lot of Vivitar slide trays and do not want to convert them to Kodak) there is no reason to buy this slide projector when a comparable Kodak Ektagraphic III machine can be had at the same price. This machine is lower quality, auto focus only works sometimes, the image it projects is not as bright or sharp, it is much less dependable, etc.
I'm actually quite disappointed. I saw these things being used in banks and thought this would be great for use @ school. We've got elevated seating in all of our classrooms and I've always got someone behind me reading my computer screen. The screen can definitely be read from both sides. The further you are away the harder it is to read - of course I didn't need to pay for that. Yea, it is significantly harder to read from two rows back but, someone sitting in the row behind me and to the left or right can still read it unless I turn the lighting on my computer screen way down. I read a bunch of reviews before I bought it and noticed everyone was complaining about the model number on the screen itself getting in the way. So, I just bought a larger size and cut it to fit the true size of the screen. It worked perfectly.In sum, if I turn the lighting on my computer monitor down, it works just fine.Would I buy this product again? No. Would I bother spending another $40 to replace this product? No, it's good enough.
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.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 270 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with US, Canada & European MapsTook the Nuvi 270 to small towns in Italy. In the mountains it frequently couldn't find the satellite for a long while. Then when we either went around mountains or drove in streets in the old villages it would give directions and then say "recalculating" and "make a U turn" and then send us another direction or back to the original direction. In taking the autostrada to Amalfi it took us off of the main road that we were on and put us on a parallel road that took longer and made no sense to change. Addresses were hard to program in. We couldn't find a way to just program the gps to take us to a city center. Did find that larger cities seemed to do better, but didn't really trust it after all of the mistakes.
This transmitter/base is and absolute piece of useless junk. I should have read the reviews before this purchase. Don't make the same error.-1 stars would be a better rating.
there is probably a very good reason why this DVD player costs less than $50.
the item worked for 1 day then it stopped working and now that i need a refund i'm going to loose shipping and handling charges plus i have to pay for sending iti woldn't mind if i'm returning it because i don't like it but if they send me a deffective one they shouldn't sitck you with the chargesso i wouldn't recommend this merchant unless they change their policies
Like the forward/back buttons but they are located too far back on the body for comfort. Like the scroll wheel and side-to-side scroll ability. Pointer flickers a lot sometimes and often disappears over certain buttons. Logitech website gives no help.Comes with an installation CD for a Logitech MX320 !!! Be prepared for a 50MB download to install the MX400. Almost makes Microsot look good.
I've had this item for over a year and this chill pad is a misnomer as it doesn't chill or cool my laptop at all. Its very noisy and loud and needs to be unplugged or it drains the battery. The four hubs are nice however.
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.
I bought a pair of these for my mp3 player sound is really nice for the price, if you do not want to spend more than $200 for a headphone, these looks like a good alternative, so i bought another pair. The headphone itself has no issues the real issue is the plug, it poorly made my first pair the plug was literally pulled off the cable, just regular use for a couple of months. I was really disappointed, even cheaper Jvc of Philips are better build that these. I wrote a complain to the company, never got an answer. so I started to use my next pair, i was very careful this time, which was a little annoying for me. this time after 6 months it started to get no sound from left speaker, and a week after no sound at all in both speakers. when i move the plug i can get some noise, that make me believe it is the plug or the cable again. good headphones but do no buy it unleash you want a headphone for a couple of months and trow it away after that.
Item was either not compatible with my mother board, or a defective item. Not 100% sure which.If not compatible, Amazon sent wrong item.If defective, Item was suppose to be Brand New (according to the auction page).Either way, it put me 2 weeks behind on my project.Not happy.
I bought this monitor about a year and a half ago and it's worked fantastically. Then a huge colored rainbow stripe showed up in the middle, I called warranty repair and they sent a pre-paid UPS label, but I had to pay UPS to package it because I had no box for it (50 bucks!)About a week later, I got the monitor back and the issue was fixed. About 24 hours later, a new problem arose and the monitor started flickering and strobing and showing distortion. I swapped cables and restarted the monitor, my computer, and everything else I can think of. I tweaked settings, nothing helped. I had to call and ship it back AGAIN.So now it's back after the 2nd warranty repair, and after exactly ONE hour, it started flickering and strobing again. I'm on my 3rd call and I've requested a full exchange instead of repair. They informed me that because it's not "new" that they will only exchange it for a refurbished one. So now they are shipping THAT one to the UPS store where I can go swap out my current broken monitor for that one. Let's hope that for round Three that it actually fixes my monitor. From the other comments I can see that I'm not alone with these issues.I love the monitor but due to the frequency that these problems have happened with other people and my CONTINUED problems, I can't honestly recommend it to anyone. Support HAS been helpful and relatively fast, but 3 times is too much.(let's hope it's not four or I'll just have to ask for a refund, which sounds like a nightmare)
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.
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 have bought two sets of Energizer NIMH AA batteries and had them forabout 1 year. As others have reported they seem to work fine forabout 2 to 3 months and then they self discharge rate makes thebatteries almost unusable. After fully charging the batteriesand trying to use them one week later my digital camera willtell me to change the battery pack without even using them.
I bought this unit solely for the built in speaker. The speaker is totally useless, with it 2' away from ear in a silent room, speaker distorts before it is loud enough to hear. Battery life is pathetic. Size is way to bulky for 512mb unit at 0.8"x1.3"x3.8". First time in pocket depressed buttons and battery door fell off. Does perform basic function although it resets to beginning each time it's turned on. Only positive is that it will plug directly into USB without special cable or adaptor, it did come with a USB cable and headphones that double as FM antenna, although it only seemed to bring in 1 station weekly and it was not one of the stronger local stations.
The thing does work okay for me under Windows XP, although I have to restart once in a while to get it to wake up if it has been inactive. Other than that, let's go down the list of features you would expect from reading the product listing:1) 6-LED Infrared: There are 6 LED's, but they are bright white, not infrared. One sort of nice thing is that they are hooked up to a visible light sensor that is just inside a small hole in the top of the camera so they turn on automatically when it gets dark. Unfortunately, there is no way to them off if it is dark and they are so bright you can't exactly sit there and look at the camera if they are on without seeing spots afterwards.2) Night-Vision: I took the lens apart and there IS an infrared filter in there, so no, it will not have any better night vision than any other web cam out there unless you unscrew the lens all the way and take out that filter.3) 1.3 MP: Not so much, it's not even VGA (640x480) resolution, just CIF (352x288) - the lowest resolution on any web cam out there.4) USB with Microphone: At least they got that right, but don't expect to get very useful sound with the cheapy mic.So, the product listing is extremely misleading, but it is a camera and it does work on a very basic level. That's why I gave it two stars instead of 1. Honestly, though, I only paid $8 for mine and it's not worth a penny more!
The Sony CFDS26 is the poorest quality Sony product I have ever purchased. The CD player worked great for about 6 months, then failed consistantly after playing a few songs. Cleaning, different CDs, resulted in a mixed pattern of music failure.
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.
This product served its purpose effectively (Recording piano accompaniment and occasionally vocals) until it mysteriously stopped working after a year. I would attach the microphone and it wouldn't register that it was attached. If I held the microphone in sometimes it would register. When I tried recording a few songs, it said it was recording, but nothing played back when I listened to them.
My experience with Mailstation started over six months ago. Since then I have had less than two weeks of email service. Just a few of the problems have included a Mailstation arriving with a broken screen, six weeks of phone calls to finally prove the replacement did not, would not and never would work, a month waite for another replacement to find it was in shipping, two weeks later to find no record of replacement, etc, etc. One technique is never being allowed to talk to the same person twice. &quot;I will call you on Monday to verify it is working.&quot; &quot;This will definitely fix the problem.&quot; &quot;Sorry, you can not talk to a supervisor.&quot; &quot;We will send you a refund in one month.&quot; &quot;The refund will be posted in two weeks.&quot; &quot;We have sent the refund to your credit card company but it will take them two or more months to post the refund.&quot; &quot;The problem is with your credit card company. We have sent them the refund.&quot; I do not think so.The Dilbert cartoon is Mailstation.
The product is garbage... I charged the battery for a few days before even thinking of using it and it lasted maybe an hour. My laptop would only work while plugged in. A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!!!
This is the worst product that you can buy on the market. It is hazy, easily scratchable, and has to be replaced often. The price is low and so is the quality.
I ordered this CB for my single seat rock buggy and was tickled with the fast shipping 2 days liked that it was all in one unlike the Cobra handheld jobbie that is 2 parts subject to moisture ruining it. So I got this unit in and box was not mangled or anything it was packaged well. Plugged into cigarette adapter after hooking up to my k44 antanae and right off bat couldnt see the channel LCD display numbers they was unclear like a broken digital clock. So I thought well let me see how it operates and I will just get another exchanged. I hit up channel 19 on call display because I couldnt tell what channel it was on and keyed up my friend down the street on his cb and thats when I knew it was not going to work for me the speaker output is poor it sounds like someone is very far away in a bucket, just with buggy idling (It has quiet exhaust)you could not hear weather channel talking. So I would nt reccomend this to anyone with a offroad buggy maybe it would be ok in handheld mode but not on the trail where it is important to hear where your group is.
This VCR lasted almost a year but just broke. It now plays sound but no picture during video playback. Setup and programming was very easy. I liked how it could remember up to 8 different programs. If I taped a TV show using SP speed, the picture during playback was very good. (I also recorded some home movies using SP speed and they turned out well.) If I used the SLP speed, the picture playback was horrible, much worse than my old Sony (which I had for 12 years and loved until it finally died). It had no index search feature like my old Sony which was inconvenient. I never used the commercial skip feature; I just fast forwarded through commercials on my own. For some reason, if it was recording a show, I couldn't figure out how to watch my TV seperately. (It wouldn't let the antennae signal through to the TV.) In the past couple of months, it started having a hard time rewinding tapes (even new ones) and didn't record well at the beginning of a tape so the motor was going. Isn't anything built to last anymore? I'm buying a Sony with a two-year replacement plan because nothing is built to last these days. Sigh...
I've owned this CD rack for almost an entire decade. It holds up well through moves, and it did it's job in holding CDs. Unfortunately, there are too many problems with this CD rack to justify any price point above $15:1) It stands well on bare floors or very short carpet, but if you have medium carpets, this thing will tip over as soon as you touch it.2) If you attempt to move it, it's very easy for the metal portion to become detached from the base plate. You have to either slide it across the floor using your foot to "kick-slide" it, or waddle it to your new location. Or you can take it off the base plate and move it separately.3) Since there are sections that hold several CDs, if you attempt to take the bottom CD out of a section, you have to hold the rest of the CDs in place, as they'll also fall out due to gravity/friction. If you have this CD rack sitting on medium-thick carpet, this also causes the entire rack to tip over.
First off, I am a big fan of Nikon products and I use Nikon exclusively for my photography pursuits. I wanted to improve the results I get from flash photography, which I find to be one of the bigger challenges to learning this craft. So I purchased the great Joe McNally's book "The Hotshoe Diaries", and have been reading the amazing flash photography how-to blog "Strobist" [...]Both of these very highly regarded sources discuss at length that you need to color your flash with colored gels in order to balance the bright white light from your flash with the ambient light of your subject. No problem. To achieve that end, I figured that since I already own a Nikon SB-600 flash unit, why not purchase gels that were made for the flash? Such a conclusion seems logical enough, yet these gels are flimsy, require scotch tape to stay on, and are about as useful as coating your flash lens with a dry erase marker.After purchasing these gels I quickly learned the error of my assumptions and wanted to post my experience so others don't make the same mistake. For a mere $6.50 I could have bought (and eventually did) a 20x24" SHEET of any given color from B&H; (they also sell some of the more widely used colors here on Amazon - namely 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or full CTO or "Color Temperature Orange" - which is the most important color to have).I spent about $40 for much better quality gel that I can cut out myself and attach using a Honl or Lumiquest velcro speed strap. As an aside, the Strobist says that you can get similar results with velcro strips you can purchase at any hardware store. Just pick up some velcro at a local store, attach it to the gel cut outs, and you now have the ability to switch your gels quickly and without the need for scotch tape, which just ends up tearing your gels anyway.[...]These sheets can be cut up into many pieces that you can use on your flash. It's far more cost effective this way and you can velcro these on. The Nikon SJ-1's are flimsy and hang onto the flash without covering it completely unless you scotch tape them, which COMPLETELY defeats the purpose of having gels that are made for my flash! The scotch tape eventually ruins the gel and also means you are shooting light through a piece of scotch tape in addition to the gel. It also means you now need to carry around a roll of scotch tape whenever you go out shooting.I got far more value than the Nikon SJ-1 gel pack with a [...] Roscogel swatchbook. The Cinegel swatchbook cost me a whopping [...] and has at least 50 shades of different gel colors. According to Joe McNally's book and blog, the CTO, plusgreen and CTB colors are the ones you will likely need the most anyway (see:http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/whats-in-the-bag/).The Nikon SJ-1 gel pack is not a good purchase and I highly recommend the alternatives listed above (or on Joe's blog), or if you don't want to cut the gel yourself, try the Honl velcro gels. They are pricey but look like they are pretty good quality.The little plastic carrying case is kind of nice but you are better off using a business card holder anyway.[....]
picks up alot of engine noise. it's not hard to install your car radio(aftermarket) has rca out. run that into the rca input on this eq. then run rca out to the amps . wow . not hard. the subwoofer adjustments controls the bass for everything. i had one before and it was awesome. but that brand doesn't exist anymore. looks just like this one. so i bought it. don't waste your money on this. on my last one you had bass control for just the subs. then another bass control for the rest. this one here. has 2 bass controls. but they our for everything! not good. so now it's for decoration. all my audio comes directly from my radio. then just used for the pretty lights. money down the tubes! i bought it when it was on sale. and it took me about 8 months to get everything. i installed it. it work great for about 2 weeks. lost the receipt. alot of interference.i know its this eq. because i by pass it. left everything hook up to radio. no problem. try to find something better!
You will find this product valuable if you are looking for headphones to use while travelling on airplanes, because this product does a good job of blocking the kind of low-pitched, continuous hum that is produced by airplanes, air conditioners, etc. It does a poor job, however, of blocking all other sounds, such as voices, television, music, etc. In fact, I tried this product while sitting in front of a television set working at a moderate volume, and I could hear the sound pretty much as well as I could without the headphones on. Since I do not travel on airplanes frequently enough to justify this purchase, I returned the headphones, since they were pretty much useless to me in every other context.
WHen i first bought the laptop, it worked fine. Then, the sound card went to i had to take it to best buy to get the whole motherboard replaced. This was in the first 4 months of owning it. 2 months later, the whole hard drive goes, so i lose everything + i have to get it sent out for 2-4 weeks. Best Buy was able to recover some of the data, but not all. Also, the wireless card sucks so i have to restart the computer every time i want to use Internet Explorer (i suggest using Safari for Windows, it doesn't have the same problems with the wireless card). Finally, it is the slowest computer i have ever used! it only came with .5 gb of ram, and needs at least 1 to run properly with vista. DO NOT BUY TOSHIBA
If you are a small business owner or spend much time in your home office, multiple page scanning is a vital record keeping chore. If multiple scanning is important to you, then please read on...I have the Epson CX9400 AIO. Printing works flawlessly, albeit it took 4 calls over 3 days to the dlink tech support (level 3) to finally get it working. Problem is that you have to manually enter your router's "static" IP and default gateway address.In the case of wireless scanning, you can only scan "one-page" at a time using dlink dpr-1260 software/driver/firmware. Multiple pages with the use of the ADF (automatic feed) will "NOT" work! Moreover, this print-server will "NOT" work on the Epson software.I've also asked both the Epson (level 2) and Dlink (level 3) tech support about any planned update for the print server's firmware/driver to allow multiple page scanning...they told me that plans for new drivers/firmware relating to multiple page scanning are "indeterminate"...that I should purchase the $185 Epson CX9475 (exactly the same as the CX9400Fax with the dedicated Epson print server).To all prospective AIO and print server purchasers, I recommend that you should save yourselves the headache (after 3 wasteful days of tinkering), and purchase any HP AIO with a "built-in" wireless....and "FORGET" about the dlink dpr-1260 (unless your 3 days of your life is worth less than the $80 print server)!For small business and home office users, I would rate this product one (1) star. For the home personal user, I would rate it two (2) stars.Epson Stylus CX9400Fax Color All-in-One PrinterStylus CX9475FAX All In One Adf 32PPM 2.5IN LCD Pc Free
What a bad cameraI had many cameras and this is the wroste one !10 megapixels?? i dont think soA 5 megapixel old camera i had was much nicer then this oneand if you have kids forget about it, its slow faces washes out and blurr problemdont recommend at all.i change it for the sony w90 and what a difference !
This product is not even worth your time I order 2 one for my wife and one for a friend. Neither would work I got one of them to connect 1 time and that was it. They are a waste of shipping, my time and theirs.
It broke after just 6 months!I will admit I am not the best at babying my electronics equipment but this broke after 6 months of use. The tip of the microphone snapped off at the bend!The ear piece is unique and requires some getting use to, if you have earaches - its probably not for you.
I love my iPod, and I have purchased several great accessories for it. The Griffin iTrip is not one of them--it's a bad product.I'll keep this brief to be as helpful as possible. Conceptually, the product is great--it's small, it doesn't suck much power from the iPod, it is visually appealing and snaps right to the iPod.There are a couple of basic problems with it, though. First, the software that came with the iTrip is set up to work only with MusicMatch (for PCs), not iTunes (though you can use iTunes for the Mac). Griffin tech support was helpful, and directed me to a Web site to do a workaround for PC iTunes. I was then able to get the iTrip to operate.The second (and much more important) problem is with performance/sound quality. Once I identified a clear FM frequency over which to broadcast, I sat back to hear the tunes. Unfortunately, the sound was very faint, and not even FM quality. Heck, not even AM quality. Not even 8-track quality. It could be that in a big city, one can't find a clear enough FM frequency. Whatever the case is, I returned the iTrip and got one of the Sony kits that outputs through the car's cassette player. That's not as elegant a solution, but it sounds 100 times better.Hope Griffin can improve this in the next generation.
Anyone who rates these Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers high likely has not had them for very long.THE GOOD: For the purpose of being computer speakers, these were initially what I thought was one of the best purchases I'd ever made. Out of the box and freshly connected, I was blown away with the sound quality and grinned from ear to ear--really couldn't have been happier.THE BAD: However, after about 5 months issues started to develop with the quality. At first I noticed a crackling/shorting-out sound from the satellites whenever I adjusted the volume. This progressively got worse over the next few weeks. Then, intermittenly, one of the satellites would have no sound. I found that I could remedy this by jiggling the DIN connector at the back of the subwoofer.This scenario got worse also, leading to a month or so where I could only get sound by finding a "perfect" spot where the connection seemed to not short out. This was always accompanied with loud "crackle" sounds and "pops". Eventually, I could only get the system to work if the cord was propped with an object to maintain that "perfect" spot.THE UGLY: Finally, even all that manipulation would no longer work and the system was rendered completely dead after about 7-8 months. Now if you have the cash flow that enables you to blow a hundred dollars or more every 6-9 months on a pair of these in order to get the wonderful sound they do create, then go ahead and knock yourself out. If you are fine with that, enjoy, because I will not deny that they do have impressive sound. My bad was disconnecting these, hooking up a cheaper, not-nearly-as-good-sounding, but ever reliable set of Logitech speakers in the interim and forgetting about the Klipschs until the warranty had just expired. I called Customer Service and was told I could send them in and have them repaired for about seventy-five dollars (plus shipping). Yeah right, and have the same thing happen (and it would--guaranteed) all over again? NO WAY...I don't think I want to be that stupid.If you read others' ratings you will notice a RECURRING THEME with these Klipschs: GREAT sound quality...VERY inferior design and component quality. I simply add mine to the list as a precaution to save frustration and the lightening of YOUR wallet. The only thing I would hope is that they would've made some design and quality control changes in the two years or so since I bought mine, but don't hold your breath.
I bought 2 of these monitors. One arrived defective with a line showing across the middle of the screen. The other worked just like a regular monitor should work (I dont see the big deal about these monitors) and after 1 year it continuously blinks (like 100times/minute). In other words it is not usable. I would expect for this kind of money better quality. You should compare the cost of buying an inexpensive monitor ($200-$300) and throwing it away in a year or two rather than paying the premium for Samsung SyncMaster 214T.
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;.
I have this system for about 3 weeks and today remote control stopped working.
I only give it one star, because the system does not allow for "0"...I am not a novice. I have had and have several excellent digital cameras. A friend brought this camera to me to show her how to use it...in order to remove or replace the SD card you need to take out the batteries, then the date setting or any pictures on the internal memory are gone...the manual is not very helpfulthe camera is painfully slow loading a shot, which is usually blurry and the color is washed out whether or not you use a flash... and some shots just don't even get loaded! You have to press very hard and keep the camera pointed at the subject... for a very long time.the body is flimsy, plastic and the buttons are flimsy. the menu settings are very difficult to get to and very strange and mostly not usefull and those that are are lost every time you open and remove the batteries.It is sad because hmy friend's son bought her this camera as a gift, and meaning well, but unknowledgable about what is most important, was impressed with 5 megapixels... 5 megapixels don't have much value with plastic lens, slow loading and all the other drawbacks. This gal would have been better of with an inexpensive 2, 3 or 4 megapixel cannon, HP, casio, vivitar, ANYTHING but this camera!I bought a reverbished Minolta G400 (4 megs) recently for as much as that poor guy paid for this camera. I love it!DO NOT BUY ONE!
I looked forward to working outside on my computer, so I waded thru all the different kinds of filters to find the one for my particular laptop. It isn't much better than a screen without a filter! So expensive & so disappointing.
The good:Colors and saturation are nice, very user friendly and easy to use, sharp images most of the time. Software so so.The bad:Horrible out of focus pictures when subjects are close. This is interesting because pictures of the same subject taken in succession would turn out some sharp and some blurry. What really made me mad was the fact that the battery door cracked about 3 months into ownership. I took very good care of this camera that I spent $300 on. The door design is absolutely horrible, you have to work against the batteries to shut the door. Now 7 months later, the batteries keep dying after only a few pictures, sometimes the camera doesn't feel like turning on at all and other times it will work fine. Kodak says the battery door is not covered but they could fix for me for $175!!! The nerve! Absolutely avoid this POS especially at this price range. Sad that Kodak has gone downhill with this product.Read and believe the other reviews about bad focus/blury pics and crappy quality.
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.
BEWARE, I bought these headphones in November 2009 and they were great until September 2010. One of the earphones started making a scratchy noise. I checked the warranty and there is a 2 year warranty from Sennheiser on this product, so I contacted them. Sennheiser then informed me that because I purchased them from Z-Electria from Amazon's site, the warranty was void. I guess I didn't realize that I wasn't purchasing from AMAZON, but in reality I was getting the product from another source. Apparently Sennheiser has a whole list of NON-AUTHORIZED retailers (see Senn's website) and if you buy from one of these retailers, your warranty is VOID.Senn told me to contact AMAZON.Amazon told me that I needed to contact Z-Electria to get resolution.Big hassle and runaround, so I won't buy any more of these headphones from any source.
I purchased the Canon MP510 in August 2007, my first Canon and first multi-function printer. It died this week for no apparent reason, having sat in the same place for about a year (34 mos since it was purchased). During its lifespan it 'did the job' of printing satisfactorily. I rarely printed photos, and when I did, found the quality well below that of my previous Epson printers. Even black-on-white printing was substandard. The MP510 is an ink-guzzler, too. Scanning and copying were fine for our home purposes.Generally, I love Canon products but the replacement will likely NOT be a Canon.
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.
sound quaility is poor at best in one speaker the other is just fine. only pushing sony deck 4 x 25w to it no other amp.
This scanner works with my company furnished laptop under XP Pro service pack 2. It does not work with my Mac-mini under OS X 10.5.2 which is why I bought it. When I go to the Canon website it gives me the Mac download for OS 10.5.2 but it fails to install. When I called Canon Tech Support they said it was a Apple problem and that I had to become a "root" user to install it! That also did not work. They then said it was Apple's operating systems fault!!The problem is the Twain driver is not recognized by the Mac OS. I had never had any problems with other thirdparty software installing. I do know Canon did not write this for Apple's Universal binary which OS X likes and uses. I cannot recommend this to Apple users until Canon fixes this Twain driver issue.
Here is one more negative review to add to the Canon i950 printhead woes. I too bought the i950 a few years ago on amazon and was blown away by the high quality prints of digital photos that came out of this thing. After about 2-3 years of very light use, the printer started acting up. First it was white streaks on the prints, followed by odd color casts on all prints. Finally, it just blinked the "orange light of death" and gave error messages all day long and refused to print; one error message even specifically said to reposition the printhead and if that did not work, then the printhead needed to be replaced.I was most unhappy to find out that a new printhead costs upwards of $100, and even if you go to eBay, it will cost you about $80 including shipping. Not to mention all the wasted photo paper and TONS of ink cartridges I went through (for cleaning runs and deep cleaning runs) already in the process of trying to diagnose the problems.I will never buy another Canon photo printer again. Too bad, because the print quality was quite good. But what a cash sink! Such low reliability! My friends use Epson inkjets and have not had similar problems, even when they leave their printers unused for months. HP might be good too, since many of their printers have the printheads built into the actual ink cartridge (but that's another bag of problems in itself).
The product arrived quickly and in excellent physical condition. Too bad that the brand new product was non-functional from the get-go. The system did not work at all.
I cannot find any code for Dish Network satellite receivers in the manual. Contacting Sony support offered no help at all.
I purchased this product, but never could get it to close the door properly. When calling customer service I could tell that they were just reading things to try and really didn't know the product. I even tried a second unit, thinking that I had just gotten a bad one. This unit might work well on inside door units, but the outside doors it definately didn't work 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!!
Controls are difficult to master and the documentation is sketchy. Real problem came after 2 weeks. With about 150 CDs loaded the device is no longer recognized by the Creative Media Explorer software. After a few hours of digging on their web site and discussions with tech support, the only solution they can offer is to reformat - deleting everything - with the hope that this will work and it will again be able to accept data. So my choice is (1) to chance the reformat with the best case scenario of having to spend several hours reloading the disk - or (2) live with the music I have already loaded. They say the problem is likely a "corrupt" track on one of my CDs. All my CDs are legit original copies. Not being able to deal with this is a serious design defect.
Yes, I bought this without reading the reviews and it is horrible. It doesn't matter what station you use it always has static and cuts in and out. The transmitter is definitely not strong enough. Every product I have ever had with a fm transmitter has worked great, until now. This tunebase for the zune is trash. I Wish there was another product available to try now!
God i thought this HD was going to be the bomb! but not really, lack of speed and stability made me change it for an iomega 320Gb disk which was WAY faster... sorry guys at seagate, iomega may not be as design prone as u guys but it kicks @$$ in speed and stability.
Got these binoculars and they are broken right out of the box. At first I thought I was doing something wrong, because when I looked through them, I saw a double image. I adjusted the focus of the one lens but then I noticed that wasn't the problem. There were two perfectly focused images which did not line up. Searched the web looking for a DIY repair, but none is available. The problem is called collimation and to fix it you need something called a collimator. Also you have to get inside the binoculars and move the insides around. It is not something where you turn a screw. My web search showed that many people are having this same problem with this product. I guess I'll have to send it back. I would like to keep it, only problem is it doesn't work.update: returned to binoculars for a new pair. The new pair had the same problem. So I returned them for a refund. I'll be trying a different brand. Amazon has been great about taking this stuff back. I can't believe this product has almost four stars. I'm inclined to think some of the reviews are fake.
I really like the feel of these, most headphones hurt my head or ears, but these don't. However after my first pair failed in the right ear, I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt. Now on my second pair, and the right ear failed again! I was happy with them the first time, but now I would NOT recommend these to anyone.
We bought this TV a few years ago, and we were very happy with it. However, one morning it just stopped working. We don't watch a lot of TV so it has not had a lot of wear and tear. It should have lasted longer than it did.
This product did not work one single time, and I still cannot charge my DS Lite. Do not waste your time or your money.
I have been pleased with the video, but the audio on this product works so poorly that I must use a separate microphone. It appears to me to be a product malfunction.
Although the documentation indicates that you are able to stop the wireless network from broadcasting the SSID, the option is not available. I contacted Netgear and they agreed that this was a problem and it was going to be fixed in the next firmware release. They stated that the firmware was in the final days of testing. That was two weeks ago. The ability to stop broadcasting the SSID is a basic security feature. I would not purchase this product until the new firmware is released.
We ordered a refurbuished Ipod and when it came it froze up as soon as we loaded it. I emailed the seller a couple of times before I ever heard back from him during a one week period. I have sent the Ipod back for a refund and have still not received the refund after 3 weeks. I have emailed the seller again(since there is no phone number to contact him by) and he will not respond. I would never recommend buying anything from this seller. I would appreciate some help from someone in getting my refund.
I haven't tried using the film yet however I'm very dis satisfied with how I received the item as the package was torn etc so I'm not comfortable as to whether it will operate and the price was very high so I'd never purchase another
I have owned a Toshiba M45-S359 for one month. There are two major problems. In the first week, I noticed the USB ports would stop working if the computer went into sleep mode. Because this is my business machine, I disabled sleep mode and continued using the computer. One month later, the mouse touchpad has failed. I believe the problem occurs when the computer reaches a certain temperature. I contacted Toshiba for a replacement. They refused. The computer is one month old an under warranty.I am an attorney and thinking about filing a class action on behalf of m45-s359 owners. If you have similar problems, please email me at m45s359complaints@hotmail.com. Please provide you name, address, phone, date of purchase, and problem.
I wear this on a pouch in my non-Nike shoe. I didn't need to calibrate it for my warm up walk and it measured distance/pace fine. However, after repeated attempts outside and on a treadmill it won't recognize my run mileage. I've tried to calibrate this thing at least 5 times and it stays at 0.0 for running. VERY FRUSTRATING!! However it still recognizes my walk rate. I don't understand what the problem and fix could be. If it would recognize my run distance/pace then this device would be great.
I bought this product for 60 bucks at radio shack so that I could charge my mp3 player in the car and listen to it without using all my open cigarette lighters. It features a USB charger, an FM transmitter, and a nice backlit lcd screen to change the station with. However, this device gets too much interference and I find myself constantly searching to find a clear radio station to try it on. even the smallest bit of static will garble this thing up. I ended up just throwing it in the trash and continued to use my old $10 transmitter I got at meijer. While this Transmitter struggles to overcome the tiniest bit of static, my cheapo one can operate with decent quality, and I don't even have to search for an unused station. Yes, the cheapo non-brand transmitter has enough strength to block any interfering signals out, while this one cannot. My advice, don't waste your money and go with somthing else.
Don't waste your money on this one:-No way to calibrate.-Very unstable.-Will only for a few months (if you are lucky enough), then it won't center anymore, so you will have to end flying compensating the pull, thus, giving you an unfair handicap.Put in a few more $$ and buy yourself a Saitek.
I bought two of these units, exactly one week apart. I liked the first one so much, I bought a second one for the family room. 6 months later, almost to the day, the DVD drive on the first unit stopped working (I had to take the thing apart to extract the trapped DVD). One week later, on the second unit, the VHS tray began seeing a tape even though none was loaded which meant I couldn't load a real tape. So, 6 months after buying two combo units, I now have one DVD player and one VCR.
The picture makes it look like this organizer holds cds and I assumed, other various things you might need in your car like a pocket for pens or something. What I received is a pocket which can hold various random things like a mug holder and ties around the front seat. TOTALLY different from what appears in the picture.
Title pretty much sums up how i feel about it. It has amazing quality sound, with excellent bass and good noise reduction. But it does feel like I'm wearing a large and painfully heavy I-beam on my head. It's not that's it is actually heavy. It's the design of the headphones. They are build to go on one's head like a bow. As in what goes with an arrow, not a ribbon. The top of the head being the bending point, putting all possible pressure on one very small area. They put a pad there to help with this, which didn't seem to do anything. If it was designed to spread this pressure over a larger area, I'm sure it would negate most of the discomfort, but whichever engineer spearheaded this must a) have a head made of solid concrete or b) not paid attention to almost every pair of headphones made for the last few decades. Most larger sized headphones use a form fitting band of some sort to distribute pressure.It's rather sad, as I was looking forward to using these headphones for quite a while. It took about an hour for me to get fed up with the discomfort and repack them for a return. I couldn't even enjoy any music during this short time, being distracted and all. It doesn't matter how great the sound quality is, if they are unwearable. Even if it's really, really, really good sound quality. Also--for sizing issues--this was not caused by having a large cranium, as I am pretty much "the average man" with a hat size of 7 1/8. Guess I'll just go for 7506s or something. Shame, this product lessened Sennheiser for me. Though, I've tried some of their mid-tier(about $250) headphones, and they were both comfortable and had great sound. Oh well, learning experience.Side note--they came black, not silver like the picture. Think that was the only nice surprise, being that I'm not a big silver fan.
I ordered this product from Wholesale LapTop Battery and paid extra for quick shipping. The item took over a week to arrive. I can only imagine how long regular shipping takes.The item worked as advertised for approximately two months and then began to work intermittently. At two and a half months it stopped working completely. This power supply was used in one location and was never moved.
I just received these & found the same problem as the previous reviewer. These used to be top quality made in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. Now they're just overpriced cheap Riteks in disguise. I had this item in my cart for over a year prior to the last review. If I'd read it, I would have deleted this item. I feel totally ripped off & I've learned my lesson (read the latest reviews before finally ordering!).Don't waste your money. These are good for disposable use only, not for archiving your family photos ect.
The kit did not fit the car like the product description said it would. I matched it to the vehicle but it ultimately did not fit. Annoyed since it was a gift and the recipient had to go by another car kit.
I purchased this hard drive in July and it stopped working within 2 months. I have a MAC OS X, Snow Leopard 10.6.1. I was able to file all of my info and thought it was going to be great. In a few weeks the icon would not appear on my desktop. Sometimes it would appear but would disappear leaving a message that it had been improperly ejected. Now it never appears. I did get a message after it disappeared the last time saying the backup had failed. Anyone have any luck with fixes? I have not had any satisfaction from the Iomega Web Site but I do intend to write to them.
When I first got, I was happy that I got it along time ago. I opened the package and put 2 AA batteries in and started tuning around with it. During the day the frequencies were quite limited and I was lucky to hear some stations on the 19 meter band, the frequency range was the 49 Meter band to the 15 meter band, it did receive alot of shortwave signals on the 49 meter band. The one thing that is lacking is the 25 meter band 11.0 to 13.0 MHz, the 60 meter band 4.0 to 6.0 MHz. It's a very good portable shortwave radio to keep around and use for bandscanning.MW - 514 to 1726 kHz - AM Broadcast BandSW 1 - 5.47 to 6.69 MHz - 49 meter bandSW 2 - 6.69 to 7.57 MHz - 41 meter bandSW 3 - 8.37 to 9.50 MHz - 32 meter bandSW 4 - 9.52 to 10.88 MHz - 31 meter bandSW 5 - 13.08 to 16.45 MHz - 19 meter bandSW 6 - 14.85 to 18.40 MHz - 16 meter bandSW 7 - 19.99 to 23.65 MHz - 15 meter bandFM - 87.30 to 108.8 MHz - FM Broadcast BandI would highly recommend that you get a wire antenna for this radio to receive shortwave radio signals. The disadvantage is the AM band, someone in China did not tune the AM band properly so signals on 10 kHz is 15 kHz which means that 790 kHz is 795 kHz, 1050 kHz is 1055 kHz. The FM band works really good, but it does receive most local signals, but 100.5 FM is bleeding some parts of the band.This shortwave radio is a great starter radio, but I would recommend you get a real shortwave radio with continous coverage. This radio only receives strong and weak shortwave signals on the assigned international broadcast bands. If you use a wire antenna you will not have a problem receiving signals from all over the world.UPDATE : I was using the radio to tune FM stations after replacing the batteries, then the knob started coming loose and stopped tuning. I opened it up and found out that thestring came off the wheel. This happened with the second one before, this is terriblewhy it came loose. It was a good radio receiver, I don't know if I will buy another one. Please come up with a different tuning configuration and then I'll think about itit's not a dial type radio, you don't need strings attached.
For the price I paid them I am very disappointed. The sound was good and pure in the Bose tradition but sometimes in the midrange the left speaker was unpleasantly vibrating with a buzzing noise. You can get better than this with half the price. Sadly. I returned them and got a pair of "trivial" creative and feel more satisfied. I hope my review will be of help.
I get a lot of jams. I didn't expect this lack of quality with a name brand printer. Wouldn't buy it again.
SUMMARY: This projector is a joke in terms of color accuracy and black levels/details. I played with it for a few days, finally gave up, and sent it back.If you like Infocus then you would be way better by looking at their entry level DLP model (4805). I personally can swear by Optoma though - I have owned two Optomas (H55 and H31) and I have loved them both since more than 3 years ago. Take a look at H31 or their higher resolution models (HD72 or higher if money is not a big issue and you watch HD programming and want every detail to stay there).DETAILS.After owning Optoma H55 projector (1024x768, DLP) for three years I bought this SP5000 when Optoma's lamp went over its 2000 hours. My main reasoning was DVI/HDCP input (H55 is not HDCP compliant) and I was hoping that the LCD technology could be at least not too far behind. Man, how wrong I was.First I was trying to get Infocus's DVI connection work. No luck. Infocus's proprietary DVI-M1 connector requires Infocus-supplied $XXX adapter (yet another joke, $XXX?). I tried to get by and got a third party adapter for 1/3 of the price but it did not work (even though it was specified as completely M1 and HDCP compliant). I gave up, sent the adapter back, and used a component connection.Now, bad things come in a package. My second issue was that SP5000 had simply terrible colors out of the box (white balance was not there at all). I tried to calibrate it with AVIA calibration DVD for 4 (!) hours and then I gave up yet another time as whatever I did could improve white balance a bit but resulting image still looked bad.I tried to watch Star Wars Episode I. Dark underwater scenes looked horrible with weird colors (with even visible brightness modulation all over my then 84" DaLite gray (1.0) screen). Shadows... well, there was NO shadows actually, but whatever was supposed to be shadows had NO details in them and looked light gray instead of black. Highlights looked overblown, and the whole picture was a bit blurry (yes, the image was focused just fine, it was video itself that looked this way after 480p to 720p upconversion).And let me tell you the same DVD looked very, very good on Optoma H55 connected to Denon DVD-2910 player using component input (I used exactly the same setup but Optoma H55 was replaced with Infocus SP5000).I ended up sending SP5000 back and bought another Optoma (H31). Let me tell you this is what I call excellent colors... After 10 min of calibration and further refinements during watching many DVDs I got it not just simply right but every time I see skin tones from a good DVD I silently say wow to myself.Shadow details were simply outstanding on Optoma H31. If I watch a DVD on 16:9 screen and there are aspect ratio black bars (right and left of the image in 4:3 format or top/bottom for 2.35:1 movies) then when a scene goes dark I simply cannot tell where my image border is. And this all is in a completely dark room... There were so many fine gradations of black in H31 where SP5000 displayed a plain dull gray image...Not to mention DVI worked out of the box on H31.My the only dislike with H31 was initially its screen door effect (I could see pixel borders at 12 feet with 92" screen, which - to be honest - is overkill and is not recommended). It was easily solved by slight defocusing though (did not decrease image sharpness or lowered video quality, just removed visible pixel barriers).Of course, if this is your first projector and you simply did not have a chance to see anything else you might even like SP5000. It's bright at least.And yes, I paid for my H31 less than SP5000 costs (and would even pay much more for the quality it provides).Good luck in your projector hunting.
The first thing I did when I took the radios out of the box was to insert them into the charger. Charge them for 12 hours for the first time the instructions said. So then I left and went to work. When I came back, one of the radios was ON Vibrate Alert mode. The radio was turned off and sitting in the charging pod. It got even louder when I took it out of the charger and it would not stop till I finally took out the battery. These walkie-talkies are junk. Lousy range too.
For digital radio, no improvement over the long dipole fm aerial I received with my radio. Which was very disappointing.
Worse sound quality than regular earphones that came w. my ipod. Plastic cracked at the hook / earphone joint on both R & L sides. This after I used them only 3X. My $20 Sony earphones w. secure hooks didn't fit quite as well, but they lasted many years & had far better sound.
As others have written, the plastic bits on the headband start to crack, break, fall off, and finally the headphones break to the point of being unwearable. This happened just by putting them on my head or just wearing them. No abuse, just normal use. They do have great sound and were comfortable before they started to break.
I just can't get this cable to work with Vista. It gives instructions, which after about a dozen tries I got to work (after accessing the advanced boot menu for Vista), but then after re-booting, Vista wouldn't recognize it. The problem is that Vista requires "signed" drivers (Microsoft approved) - you have to disable this feature everytime you boot up. Apparently earlier versions of Vista would allow you to disable this feature (not for the novice), but my later version wouldn't allow that on a permanent basis.In the 5 mintues it worked, it seemed great.
I ordered this product to replace a PSP charger that I had lost. The product isn't actually designed specifically for the psp, it is a generic cellphone charger that works with the psp. The charger quickly overheats and feels very flimsy. While pulling the charger out of the socket about a week after purchasing the case simply fell apart. Overall I would only recomend this as an emergency charger until you can find or afford a real one.
Looks great on paper--triple interface, respectable response time--if only is wasn't defective. FreeAgent Utility IDs it as defective--with RMA info, without any further explanation of why this is so. 1st hard drive I've owned--internal or external--that's defective out of the box.HD Tach reports absurdly slow stats--eSATA, Firewire (OK, 1394 in Windows-land)--no significant difference. So buyer beware, this "premium" priced external drive is only worth considering if it actually works. It doesn't, and to say I hate returning defective merchandise is an understatement.
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.
Canon suggests you buy 4x6 Paper to fit the printer. They don't give you a cartridge to use the paper with. They give you a postcard size and a Wide Size. They also only give you a ink cartridge to print 5 pictures worth. You would think with a printer that costs this much they could give you a proper cartridge, suggest the right paper to use and give you an actual ink cartridge that lasts at least 24 pictures!!
You can make your own cable and the software is on the net.
This is the worst printer I have ever used. I am a college student and need to print things everyday and this printer is useless. I have to go to the library because it is always "jammed". The cartiges that I first bought were almost instantly indicated as empty and every other print job results in a jam. The buttons are confusing and useless as they do not solve the issue. I am currently giving up on this because it thinks it is jammed but there is nothing in the machine!
Im no Audiophile but these are complete and utter garbage. My Panasonic headphones that are 10 years old (29.99) blow these away. These headphones are heavy on the bass and its distored bass mind you. They have very little mid range capability. The highs are completely missing alltogether. Maybe if you turn your treble all the way up you can hear vocals but I doubt it. My advice buy the Plantronics GameCom 367 Closed-Ear Gaming Headset for the occasional gamer/music listener. These Plantronics have a well balanced sound good enough for the occasional user. (ASIN: B001E45XT4)
This was an okay tv in its day. It cost $2 grand new back at the start of 2006. It suffered from motion blur and only had one HDMI port but my biggest gripe is that it last only 34 months before the picture died completely. There was sound so I was stuck with a 40 inch Korean radio.Any repair on an LCD is prohibitively expensive so you better make sure you are getting a workhorse when you buy.The LCD repair business is a really shady affair too. I don't care what anyone says: if you buy online you have zero comeback. Purchase from a bricks and mortar place where at least there is some tie to you and the retailer that sold you the thing.Here's my advice after my current experience: AVOID SAMSUNG AT ALL COSTS. Go for Sony for LCD and Panasonic Viera for Plasma.
I bought two disposable cameras and used both at an important event (my father's 70th birthday party). The film on one roll had been exposed and all the shots came out too light to be developed. On the other roll, used at the same time in the same venue, all the shots were too dark to be seen.
I would strongly advise people not to buy this product. They are poorly made and the customer service is lousy. I'll be buying a different brand of electronics from now on.
I absolutely positively do NOT recommend this device. The on-screen interface is difficult to understand. The randomizer function limits itself by sections of the alphabet (if you select to play all songs randomly, it will only play tracks from the first few letters of the alphabet and never get to the latter half). The interface software you are required to use is clunky and nearly useless - it is only marginally better for creating playlists than the terrible device UI, and there is no synchronization between your device and your music folders. Perhaps most shocking - and this should have warned me about this player the moment I got it - is that selecting "power off" brings up a small screen that says "Bye Bye!" with an anime emoticon, of all things.All of this could be tolerated if not for one major problem. Despite the device having a whopping amount of storage for a small amount of money, it is 100% not supported by ANY entity. [...] I thought that since Polaroid partnered with Digital Media Group, having their name on the product meant they would support it in some way - no dice. The representatives on the phone insisted that I call 1-800-MP3-PLAY (it took a long time before I finally convinced them that they had the wrong number) and that they couldn't help me. I finally resorted to contacting the person who sold this to me, who did some research and found that Digital Media Group had been sold, and the new company refused to support these devices.In summary, do not buy ANY "Polaroid MP3" product. They are completely unsupported and not user-friendly.
Well, I got my ipod in today. It is with mixed emotions that I got it. I "lost" my $300+ iPod at the gym when a fellow lifter decided to "borrow" it. I was really stoked to find a used one, albeit a much smaller one, for so cheap on Amazon. Howver, the category of conditions from the seller needs to be reworked. I will break it down with the good, the bad and the ugly.The Good- It came in charged (which was nice), and factory restored. It also shipped out to me pretty quickly.The Bad- The USB cord looks like it is from a time before iPods existed. I work in the electrical industry and I am almost afraid to use the cord with the bare copper showing.The Ugly- This is from the seller on the Amazon site and the Packing list. Condition: "Used, Good. Medium signs of use. If this iPod has only medium signs of use then I would expect and iPod in fair condition with lots of signs of use to come in with a cracked screen or worse. It looks like someone took the iPod and rubbed it across the street on the front and the back. I thought for a moment that I might be being too hard on the condition, but asked my coworkers who sit next to me what type of condition they would describe this used iPod as being in. They responded, "Poor, to very Poor." They both have iPods, one for over 5 years with regular usage and it looks to be in much better shape than this one.Unfortunately, I would not recommend ordering a used iPod in good condition from this seller again. The iPod will serve it's purpose for me and i will not return it, but aesthetically it leaves too much to be desired for me to order one again or let someone I know order one again from here.
I agree with the reviews here, it does NOT work with wireless keyboard and mouse. It did not say that in the packaging. I am returning this to BestBuy. Terrible waste of my time.
same as others. the screen just stopped working about 6 months down the road and they said a 90 warranty. i will never buy a poloaroid item again. i wonder if you can find out if there was recall or a ton of people with one that the screen went out on. it was a terrible experience.
I purchased this 240w Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speaker set to hook up to my pc and mp3 player. First both the speakers and the subwoofer are marked made in China. Now onto the sound - far less volume than I was hoping for - in my opinion not very efficient speakers. At higher volumes there is marked distortion. In summary I think this is a low quality speaker set, minimally adequate for a pc - but a far cry from audiophile quality. I will be reluctant to purchase other Klipsch audio products if this unit is at all representative of what their speaker quality is about.
I've had nothing but trouble with this receiver. At no time did all the features work, something was always malfunctioning. The remote and front panel seem to work at cross purposes, and the user manual is worthless. There are few functions still working and one of the channels appears to be out. Nothing but problems. Stay away from this one!
This bass tube will not hold up to 500 watts, it can barely hold up to 300 watts...and the bass is miniscule at best.
Antes de ordenarlo me e asegurado si era de un tamano ideal para la video camara digital HMXS15 De Samsung y resulta que es tan pequena que apenas entran los accesorios.
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!
The first year with the TV was great (Best picture I've seen). However, about a week ago I noticed a green tint on the sides and bottom of the picture. I'm probably looking at having to replace the light engine (probably the most expensive part in the TV). My next TV will use a DLP light engine. LCD (SXRD) technology is just not stable.
The electrical wiring and A/C cord leave something to be desired on this model. When I used the provided USB cord, after the A/C cord shorted out, the unit almost fried the port. I have a decent Notebook, and I paid a lot for it.My Toshiba 17 inch notebook with a p4 at 3.2 Ghz, and 80GB harddrive at 5400RPM, super-multidrive, and a 64MB Nvidia Geforce Fx (used to be great) graphics card is still my baby. That's why I wanted to buy the best. Sorry baby, I'll never buy Titan again...no matter how great the box looks.mjh
I have had my 7550 printer for 3 years. After the 2 year point the black cartridge stopped working. Replacing it didn't work so I used it in "reserve mode" for a year (only using the other more expensive color cartridges). Today one of the color cartridges stopped working. I found a tiny black piece of plastic at the site, so I checked all three. Lo and behold, the little black pieces that hold the cartridges in place are missing from the two cartridge doors that are not working. I checked the third one and it is hanging by a thread. Three times a charm... sounds like a major design flaw.
I maybe printed 4 documents within a month and the yellow ink cartridge malfunctioned. Now I have to spend the time with tech support to figure out how to fix it. I really think any ink-jet printer under $150 are designed to breakdown within a year. What a racket!!!
The lid leaked out the water and it ran out all over the counter. The food has a strange off flavor after it was cooked. It took it for ever to cook the food and it was not completely done even after 8 hours of cooking. Not happy with it at all. I sent it back for refund.
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.
I purchased the Able Planet Clear Harmony Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones based on the reviews I read. I'm very disappointed in both the noise cancelling feature, that was poor at best, and the sound quality. The fidelity is very poor on the high end and doesn't even come close to my $99 Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's. As a matter of fact, my Sennheisers have less noise transmission with no noise cancelling circuit. These headphones were not for me and I have returned them.
This story might seem crazy. I would think so too if I hadn't just flushed 8 eight hours troubleshooting the problem. We installed this router in our workspace. Installation was a snap. We plugged the computer that we use for accounting (Quickbooks Pro 2007) directly into the router, and set up the other machines to work off it wirelessly. The accounting machine suddenly reported that Quickbooks was unable to load because the registration file was corrupt. We uninstalled Quickbooks and tried to reinstall. The reinstall wouldn't work. We purchased Quickbooks 2010 (figured it might be time for an upgrade). Quickbooks 2010 wouldn't work either. We brought in another computer into the workstation that had Quickbooks 2007 installed to replace the corrupted machine. That machine became corrupted as soon as we plugged it into the router.A google search on this issue discovered that others had the same problem. I have no idea how a router can do this. We swapped out the Netgear and replaced with a Linksys and have had no problems. The machines that were corrupted needed a full OS reinstall to accept Quickbooks installations again.This issue cost us alot of $$$ to troubleshoot. Beware
I buy this thing and it won't even turn on WTF is going on here i thought maybe I could trust amazon to put things that work on their site but i guess Not. I will be gettin my refund.
It might probably have 20W output power and costs ~100 $ .I recommend going for SONY MHC-EC909iP system with 540 Watts output and can be used withClarity is pretty good.ipad/iphoneplaying mp3 cdPC input or TV ( i also use it for my LED )FM && AM radio
Terrible waste of money!! Cheap chinese pice of junk. Clips are made of plastic and they send you zip ties to use. I took this harness out west on a hunting trip. It worked like #@*t. I ended up throwing it away and using a piece of string! I wish I had saved my money. Not what you expect from Nikon at all. They let all their customers down with this one for sure. JUNK!!
After several years of Palm usage, and needing a new one due to screen wear,(I work in a dirty outdoor environment) I too was lured by the price of the Z22. With-in 2 weeks it started refusing to do a sync with the desktop. After 2 1 hour sessions with phone support (unsuccessful) I decided to claim warranty service.(Palm needs to up the English language standards for their support personel. Half my time on the phone was asking the person to repeat what was said) I have a need for daily use of my PDA and was shocked by the new Palm plan. I have to pay $39.95 to do what's called an advance exchange, so I won't be without a PDA. Some years back, this was free if in fact the existing unit was bad!! At any rate, I initiated the advance exchange 3 days ago and today there's no record in their tracking system that it's being taken care of. The Palm warranty and support system is BAD!!!!
Right headphone stopped working after two weeks. Flimsy and cheaply made. Next time I will spend more on something that actually WORKS.
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 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.
I previously purchased a this Landmann product about four years ago. That fire pit was a heavy gauge steel of a natural rust color, superior screening over the openings, an welded heat ring, welded legs, solid metal barbeque grate, heavy guage spark arrester and a solid metal poker. No assembly required.I gave the old pit to a friend of mine as I was considering replacing our deck with a patio. However, as I have not yet completed the project, I decided to repurchase what I thought was the same product. I was sadly mistaken. A once great American made product has been replaced with this sad imitation. This fire pit is of lighter metal guage, has a painted on rust color, (the paint runs in places), it has a lighter screening over the openings, the heat ring must be screwed on to the pit and is in 3 pieces, has a fairly good barbeque grate which again is mounted on to screws, and has screw on legs. Also, you must screw the two piece poker together. It is obvious that the heat ring, legs and poker were changed to a screw on assembly in order to make the product more compact for shipping from China, thus compromising the original design.When a product is made cheaply by the Chinese, rest assured that it is because the product itself is cheap and devoid of quality.
I record minutes for a meeting of physicians. This transcription unit is relatively new, and As I rewound the microcassette to review, the tape is barely moving...Also, the volume is never high even after turning it to highest level of 10! Thank goodness, I have a back-up with another small recording device combined with notes of minutes. This TRANSCRIPTION UNIT SUCKS! Now, I must ask for approval of another transcriber unit - I'll try the Olympus! School of Medicine Administrative Assistant
Like others, I was somewhat bothered by background hiss, although it was barely audible. Even more annoying was the poor sound quality of the headphones themselves. The bass was muddy, even fuzzy. Mid range was acceptable, but sometimes was accompanied by buzzing, and the treble was thin and weak. And as for "sound stage", there was none. Stereo imaging was nonexistent despite noticeable left to right separation. The Sennheiser RS110s would probably be OK for television or talk radio, but few would want to listen to music with them. I was forced to return them due to the sonic defects.
The screen is gorgeous, almost liquid, and the PC runs fairly fast. It is lightweight and looks good. But the battery life is so bad that I would never, never buy this computer again. It used to last about 90 minutes on max power saver mode. Now, a year later, it lasts less than an hour on power saver mode. If I go for full screen brightness, it's gone in 30 minutes.Also, the quantity of crapware that Sony puts on is stupendous. It took me hours to remove. Then, there was a repair needed, so I sent it back to Sony, who fixed the machine, wiped out my hard drive, and sent it back, guess what, reloaded with all of the crap.
When I read the product information on these earbuds I wanted to believe that they were very bass oriented. In reality they were dissapointing in that there is no bass to speak of. Recently I purchased a Ipod nano and the earbuds that came with it are much better in bass, even though the dasign of the Sennheiser is much more comfortable in my ears.I would not recommend these for purchase if you are looking for verybase booming sound.
It drains out all the power from the ipod within minutes ... pls don't buy ... totally useless product ... if you want you can take from me for free ....
I read reviews for a few hours online looking for a radio that had excellent FM and AM reception. This was supposed to be one of the best. The picture looked great and the switches and dials looked like brushed metal with a stamped metal body. Grundig is a well respected name of solid German manufacturing.This radio was a disappointment right out of the box. The weight was light, the body, switches and dials were light plastic and felt as if they would break easily. And I was shipped a radio branded as an "Eton" instead of a Grundig which I understand is the same company, so perhaps that doesn't matter, but I still felt like I was shipped something I didn't order.Reception:I bought this because I live in New York City and have a place deep in the Catskill mountains in a steep valley. Both have their reception challenges. The challenge in the city is interference with other stations. The callenge in the country is no reception at all.My city experience:In the city I have a 25 year old JVC dedicated stereo tuner I got at a tag sale for $10 with a piece of speaker wire coming out the back for an antenna. I get my favorite independent stations (the ones in the high 80s and low 90s) but with a lot of static and agressive positioning of the speaker wire depending on the station, if the Nigerian cab drivers are talking over a similar frequency or if the fire station behind my apartment is radioing in a call. My other radio is my car radio, which works better than the stereo component tuner. I figured a $150 portable radio would beat both of these. WRONG! This expensive piece of junk does not recieve my favorite station WFMU 91.1 FM AT ALL! Nothing but static, not even a hint of speaking voices or music. It does get my other favorite station NPR 93.9 FM but the interference with a salsa station a few ticks up the dial is so bad that I have to listen to All Things Considered with accompanyment of congas and timpany.My country experience:Now this is marketed as a "field" radio. Maybe it works better in the "fields" and was never intended to work among the crowded airwaves of the USA's most densely populated city. I will use it this weekend and see. I'll update this review next week.For now, I have nothing good to say about this radio. If I find that in the country I get a full range of stations, I might keep it. But if I had to choose right now, I'd send it back. With a nasty note to boot.
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 live in a one bedroom apt on the top floor. So I really wasnt interested in hammering the tennants below me with a sub woofer so I elected to go with this system. Long story short, I was happy for 1.5 years but when the DVD player stopped working properly (cds played fine..although I usually hooked up my ipod) I had to call Philips customer service. I offered to pay to have the component serviced (my warrantee expired). They were unable to repair it and they were not able to replace that particular component. Now the entire sys is going to have to be properly disposed of...they dont even offer a program for disposing of their ewaste! The drawback of these all in one systems....im very unhappy with Philips and this system. Do what you will.
I originally had the Samsung DVD-L75 that is a 7" screen with a 4.2hr battery but had some problems with the DVD drive so I thought I'd "upgrade" to the Panasonic. I'm so disappointed with the picture quality that I'm thinking of exchanging it back for a new Samsung. The picture quality on the Samsung was very bright and sharp that it rivals my Toshiba HDTV. The Panasonic looks like an old 80's tv where you can see the little squares that make up the screen.Since picture quality is a high priority for me, all the nice features and battery life of the Panasonic isn't enough. Once you see a good quality picture, it's hard to downgrade. If it's your first one, you probably wouldn't notice.
This radio is not legal for CB use and you need to have a FCC Amatuer License in order to legally purchase this radio. If you operate this radio you may get away with it for a little while, however WHEN you get caught you will realize that it was not worth it. The fines are very expensive. GF.
This is my second device (they replaced my first non-functioning), and I've only been using it about two weeks and it has given out. The best advice that Tech support was able to give me was that I could retrieve the data myself.I tried.Yeah, big mistake, because once you open the gigabank you can see how shoddy the workmanship is inside. My computer no longer recognized the drive because the workmanship had caused wires to fall apart. Meaning, that the electrical current from the wires (that were peeling apart) had sent enough of a shock to disrupt the magnetic pins. I'll never be able to get back my data because of their error. There goes all of my research, my resume, and my media library. Thanks, I/O Magic.Now, keep this in mind: this is the same problem that happened to my first device. I'm never going to buy from this company again, instead I'll be filling a report with the Better Business Bureau since this product should be recalled. I'll be taking photos of the poor wiring. I'll be backing my files up to a CD now.
Stopped working after a week. Sound quality is horrible. If you are buying for the microphone, DON'T. People can't understand you. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!
I WAS quite happy with the quality and sound displayed by this 2.1 system ... that is, until I realized the damage they were doing to my computer. The unit is apparently not well grounded as the mini-jack cable carries VOLTAGE. Thats right, live voltage. I had the misfortune of resting my forearm over the mini-jack connector one day and experienced a sharp pain. Sure enough, I had been shocked by my speaker system. I can't imagine the damage that could have been done had I continued to plug the set into my laptop. And wouldn't you know it ... this comes to my attention 1 month outside my warranty period. Figures.
So far, I'm not too happy with it!I just got my hard case and as sad as this is, I can't figure out how to open it! Help!
What a great concept! I can take this very portable device anywhere within reach of my wireless router and have streaming music from my digital library or Internet radio stations.Here's the reality (as I have experienced it): even after upgrading to the latest firmware, my WMLS11B will not stay connected to my wireless network. I have to re-enable the SSID every time I turn the device on to get an initial connection. From then on, streaming music stops and starts as though the connection were spotty, even though my laptop (also on the wireless and sitting next to the device) is streaming beautifully.In addition, the WMLS11B will only receive Internet radio stations that broadcast as strict mp3's. Which means no .pls, no .asx, etc. Unfortunately, this is what most streaming formats are in.Luckily, the speakers are powered and are connected to the wireless device by standard RCA jacks. I use this product now primarily as a way to play songs from my iPod nano.
Take a look at Netgear's knowledgebase and you'll see that some of these adapters are sent out misconfigured--you need to use a driver for the MA312 instead of the MA311. I'm not sure if that's the problem with mine--still waiting after an hour in the support queue. And this is the second call. Email also went unanswered. I love Netgear products and always buy them over other companies networking products but this is too much. They are forcing me to reinstall the card before they'll issue an RMA. This is despite my trying for three hours, downloading the latest drivers and everything else in their knowledgebase. (I'm a software developer so I do have some inkling of what I'm doing.)
It looks and feels like any old file rack. But, and I should have known this from the picture, if you put a heavier file in the top shelf the whole thing will fall off you desk...just saying.....
Present for my wife.She enjoys having it in the kitchen while she's working, mostly plays CD's on it. I can't stand the sound quality myself and usually turn it off and play the stereo (LG) in the next room if I'm home. I am a SONY fan, but the 16 year old Emerson shelf stereo in the garage sounds better than the speakers on this unit.
New laptop means a new screen - my previous 3M Privacy Screen was 2-years old, and this new one isn't as private as the old one. Clearly, airline seat neighbors can see your screen, albeit with deteriorated graphics. The worst part is you may be lulled into a sense of privacy, but are actually viewable. BOTTOM LINE: Better than nothing, but not great.
The SD1000's gone back. Lack of sharpness in the pictures--and it's a 7M camera..I noticed it when I started playing around with it. There's a fairly-complex group of settings, so I thought the problem might be there.However, after getting things set right, and the picture set for its highest resolution (3072x2304,) I tried a comparison test with my Oly C5050Z. That's a 5M camera, and the best JPG resolution I use is 2560x1920.Subject was some books on a shelf, using the flash. My Oly was marginally better. So the SD1000's been returned (Amazon does make it easy,) and the search has begun anew....
The sound of these earbuds are above average but I don't understand the reason for the uneven length of wires that are attached to the buds. The bud on the shorter side always seem to get pulled on harder so it becomes loose in my ear and have to constantly readjust which is very annoying.
I had to return my harddrive enclosure to Amazon for a refund. The drive enclosure was inoperable upon receipt. I inserted a working laptop hard drive into the enclosure and attempted to utilize it on three different PC's (One a Vista laptop, one an XP laptop, and one an XP desktop). In each instance the operating system could not reconcile the USB connection. I rechecked the hard drive, the setup, etc, and all seemed to be ok. I would be wary of ordering this product.
After purchasing this kid I had read previous reviews and I also needed to download the latest drivers and firmware, before the suplied manuals showed the screens and config steps to get the router, cable modem connection and wireless card working. After that I discovered that there was a cover missing on the wireless network card and I could see inside the resistors and other details of the wireless card. I tried twice to report the problem but the outsourced service support was not interested in the missing cover and wanted to troubleshoot the device - no exchange so I consider returning the product to Amazon even though I like it but without cover sooner or later dirt and humidity will reduce the lifetime of the wirless card.
I really wanted another BOSE but just didn't want to shell out the big bux. I read many reviews & decided on this one. I liked the fact that it has a little remote. That said, I just don't use this player. I find the buttons small & counter-intuitive.The sound is another minus. Maybe its OK for a kid's room but it does not compare with the rich sound of the bose. I really want the one with the disk changer but I've read neg comments about the changer being too loud for a bedroom at night.My kid says to get an ipod thingy which will hold about a million CD's but I'm an old dog & don't like "new tricks". Maybe when I conquer the new cell phone I'll think about the ipod.
I bought my Canon Power Shot SD1000 in May of 2008. By October 2009 none of the functions worked. This camera was well taken care of and always in a protective case when not in use. Of course the warranty has run out (12 months). The Canon service center in Elk Village IL wants $115.10 to fix it including tax and shipping. My old Olympus still works after 5 years and i can get a new Nicon with comparable features for less than the cost of repair. I'm disappointed that Canon doesn't stand by their product.
I have the most recent MacBook Pro 17" laptop and the case didn't fit my computer. The holes for the ports were in the wrong place and I wasn't able to open or close my laptop. It would have been a great addition to my system, but perhaps my system it too new, and the updated cases haven't come out yet. I will try again at a later date.
My wife really wanted this thing for Christmas. $100 later, she has yet to look at it. I can't figure out why you wouldn't just carry around a printout of phone numbers and save the money and hassle of this thing. It has no purpose.
I bought this product less than 2 years ago, and suddenly stopped working. I have tried to ask Monster what to do with it, and after 4 e-mails, and leaving 3 voice mails, no one has yet to call me, or answered my e-mails. It is very disappointing to see this type of customer service from a company that is based in USA, and in every type of media they introduce themselves as having very high quality products, therefore the high prices(When I bought this product 2 years ago, the market price was over 500 dollars). I am a huge supporter of USA companies, but when they treat you like this, it is hard for anyone to stay loyal.Dr. Robert ShahDallas, Texas
I bought this at BestBuy becasue i just purchased a mac and i still wanted to keep my old PC. It worked well on the mac but when i tried to use it for the PC it did not work. Don't even bother hooking your speakers up to it i could barely hear anything out of them. After trying to hook up the think and failing i just deicede that i would take it back and just get rid of my old PC. Can someone explain to me why this thing is $50 are it is, a bunch of wires and gadgets.
I just got this mouse and have been trying to use it with a Macbook Pro. Initially, the mouse would connect via bluetooth - but the cursor would jump all over the screen regardless of whether I was moving the mouse or not. It was effectively unusable. Now, just a few days after receiving the mouse - it won't connect at all. So it's completely unusable. My experience may be different from others - but imo this is totally inexcusable. And a flat-out terrible product. I'll stick to Logitech and Microsoft mice from hereonout.
When this TV works, it is great. Mine is 16 months old. Last night I turned the TV on and there was no picture, just a black screen. The sound worked fine. I could not bring up any of the settings menus either. I unplugged the set and let it sit over night. This morning I plugged it in and there is still no picture. The red light on the front is solid (no blinking). I did a search on the internet and this seems to be a common problem with this model. I have contacted Panasonic but have not heard back from them. From other's experience, I doubt that I will. Add Panasonic to the list of electronics that I will not buy again.
Do you remember how great it felt to break up with that lover where nothing in the relationship worked? It was like a load was lifted from your shoulders and you could smile again. That's how I feel about my ex-MP3 player, the iRiver H10.I was very excited when I first took it home. But after charging it I found that I couldn't navigate the screens for ten seconds without it crashing. Oh, not to worry, there was a firmware update available. Still, it bothered me that iRiver would sell something that useless. What about the people who bought it before the update was available? Anyway, I updated to the latest firmware release, but it was still WAY TOO BUGGY to be usable.I would select a song, and it would decide to play another one instead. On other occassions it wouldn't play at all until I rebooted. Sometimes the scroll bar worked, but more often than not I would have to work it for a few seconds (or longer) to get it to respond.I finally got tired of constantly fighting it and returned it. Ahhh...freedom.
It gets awful reception. I got better reception with a transmitter that came as a freebie with my iPod!
This was a terrible buy. I would just skip it. I bought this for my husband, and it broke right away. What is problematic is that it can break anywhere, and so with this product, you are more likely to lose your phone. My husband had lost one iPhone, and so we were relieved that he didn't lose his current phone while using this product.
PylePro is a name I'm familiar with, so when I was looking for a new deck to replace my old Realistic, I was pretty sure I'd be getting something worthwhile. Well, I was wrong.Sound wise, it's fine. Nothing fancy, nothing spectacular. Just a pretty run of the mill deck. The "rack mount" is what I've got the problem with.I was looking at this item specifically because it came rack mountable, and this saving me some desktop space. The rack ears are very light and flimsy. I'd be worried about using this is any kind of mobile rig. Now I know that's not likely to happen this day in age, but I'd be very careful with them either way. Here's the kicker though... a standard rack is 19 inches across. With the ears on the deck, it comes in at a whopping 18 and 5/8 inches. It's too narrow by nearly a quarter inch when you take into account the "give" in the ears. The holes for the rack screws aren't places correctly. Even with the little big of wiggle room they give you, it falls short of being able to fit in a rack.Next issue... the unit seems to be roughly 3 rack spaces tall. For those of you that don't know and are thinking about this, a single rack space is 1 3/4 inches. Making the deck about rack spaces 5 1/4 inches tall. No problem there right? Well, the problem is there are molded plastic feet on the front of the unit that are part of the plastic facing. That takes the size of the unit up to about 5 3/8 of an inch. It too narrow to fit in the rack, and too tall to take of the 3 spaces that it should.As I said, sound wise the unit is ok... but I can't really do anything with it as it is. I'd need to buy/build new rack ears, get out my exacto knife and dremel and cut the feet off just to get it to fit in the rack I've got now which had just enough space for a 3 space deck.If you're getting this to set it on top of a desk, it's adequate... but if you need it for any kind of pro sound situation... skip it.
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.
Avoid this junk. This router will not last long. Belkin's customer supprt is terrible: they somehow manage for you not getting any help because their so-called technicians have no idea about the basics of computer, the internet, the DSL, not to mention the router technology. Avoid Belkin!
I ordered this product so that i could get the best music while going to work. What i got in the mail was a transmitter for a Sansa MP3 Player. I was pretty ticked so be careful with this one!
I'm using Linux (ubuntu) at home.I contacted Lexmark support and they said they have no plans to support linux users.Which means you have to be a Microsoft customer to use this printer.If you have any vague plans to move to linux (e.g. don't want to pay for a Vista license) stay away from this vendor.Too bad. I wish I hadn't bought this printer.
This is becoming a saga, I'll write a trilogy and sell it via this site. I just found out that the reason the Lyra keeps crashing is because I don't use the terrible (in my opinion) MusicMatch software to transfer music files. The tech support person made it clear that MusicMatch is REQUIRED for music transfers, not optional. If you drag and drop you will experience intermittent crashes.Oh, and I discovered an even better hardware defect. The plug where you connect headphones into got stripped. Basically the metal prongs inside that make contact with the headphone plug have recessed so that I can't get a solid connection unless I hold it in with my hand or use some sort of paperclip while tightening the cord so that the edge of the plug presses against the prongs. How many years have we had this whole "connector plug" technology? 40?I'm glad some of you haven't experienced any issues, this little thing has put me through hell for the past month. They even refused a return/replacement. Thankfully I bought it on a platinum card, a dispute has been filed with money credited back to me. ... I'd advise waiting for the new generation of mp3 players about to come out from superior companies with up to 100GB and USB 2.
The sound quality of the product was pretty decent for the price, but item broke in less than a week. I still dont have any idea whats wrong with them. Do yourself a favor and buy something else.
Purchased a 625 DVR from satellite oasis DVR was defective still out $95 not to happy this was one of my first online purchases left a very bad tast in my mouth
Even the number they provide for technical assistance is inoperative. Then they have the gall to be unresponsive.
I am not happy with my privacy screen. My screen can be seen from more angles than the company publish.
We ordered a printer on Amazon.com..Not the printer which we are reviewing..The vendor sent the WRONG printer..We called the vendor and they sent us a return mailing label..which we returned immediately..BUT the printer CHARGE is still on mycredit card...They have not done a charge-back with Amazon...The point of this review is donot buy printers from Amazon....
I have run into numerous software conflicts with Securikey. My setup requires that we use multiple security tools to address multiple threats. I was assured by Securikey's tech support that there would not be a conflict. Guess what. THERE WAS! Not so upset about that, I am more upset that I can't get a person to talk to when uninstalling Securikey crashes my computer. I hope it doesn't take long for tech support to get back to me (I am locked out of my machine), but I am not holding my breath. I brought up an issue Oct 07 and I have yet to hear back from tech support although I have inquired several times as to the status.
I was really looking forward to receiving this device so that I could use my Ipod 5G 60G in my car and my wife's Suburban. I wanted to have the ability to play my Ipod in both vehicles and this seemed like an ideal solution.Prior to purchasing this device I had heard the Griffin FM transmitter in a co-workers vehicle with their Ipod 5G 30G and I was not impressed. It seemed to get any sort of volume out of the device you had to crank the car stereo to max. The music also seemed really flat and lacked any sort of dynamic range. I was hoping that these issues were being caused by her using a lower bit stream rate when moving her CDs to the Ipod and that the Griffin device was inferior to the DLO device.Well the device arrived and I tried it in my car and at first it seemed to be OK but not great. It was not as flat as my co-workers device but still severely lacked dynamic range. However, as I would continue listening to albums from car to work, I started noticing a bigger difference. I use a pair of Sennheiser PX-200 which I purchased from Amazon to listen to the device when I am not at home or in the car. The Ipod literally sounded ten times better with the headphones than in the car and the music had dynamic range when listening via the headphones.[...]The choice really comes down to how sensitive your ear is to music and sound. To me you would practically have to be deaf not to tell the difference between an FM transmitter and a direct link connection. However, you do lose the flexibility that the FM transmitter provides but that is a very small sacrifice in my opinion compared to the increased clarity, dynamic range, and overall sound with a direct connection.
Compact camera with tiny flash. Pretty much useless in the evening, or indoor. Can't focus most of the time (indoor/evening). No capability for external flash. Pictures taken during the day is good, especially using "spot" metering.I bought this for my wife. She has indoor/evening meetings all the time, and this camera is just useless for her. *sigh*Maybe I am asking too much for little price.
I am not able to get atleast one single channel suing this antenna . I did try moving it around in the room and still no signal. i would say it is a waste of money
Review what? I didn't get the step-up ring I ordered! The package was lost, and Adorama didn't answer my question, why I couldn't receive the step-up ring I bought? Luckily, I wrote to Amazon after couple days waiting, and got the answer. Now I am waiting for the refund.
I was bummed to find that no matter what channel I tuned the iCarPlay to, the sound was quite static-y. For anything but very loud music, it's intolerable. Since some people seem not to have this experience, I suspect that it has a lot to do with the quality of the FM tuner in the car in which it's used (some are inherently better at tuning in weak stations, rejecting the weaker of two &quot;competing&quot; stations, etc.). I'm returning the iCarPlay, and springing for a deck with an auxiliary input for my iPod.
It was an awesome product for about 1 month until the suction cup broke off. The cup was on my window and my gps was on the floor. Just glad it didnt break the garmin
Just has a hole in the metal for the screen, no clear plastic protection. Also has a removable plastic spring clip on the back, not a wrist cord like in the picture. Caveat emptor.
It worked great from the marina to another part of the marina but could not contact a boat less than two miles away in 5 knot winds and beyond a break wall.The merchandise arrived in a couple days, well packaged and Amazon was very accomodating.
Like others have pointed out there are not 100 feet of wire here. I should have listened to those reviews because now I have to buy more wire elsewhere. The wire itself is fine, but it is falsely advertised as 100 ft. If you do not need that much wire and are attracted by the low price, this product will be fine, but I believe there are laws against false advertisement. I am not talking about a couple of feet less than 100. There are probably only about 60 feet of wire in this bobbin. How does that approximate to 100?
If you're looking for speakers to attach to your laptop, skip these and invest in a 2.1 speaker setup with a sub-woofer.For the price, and the fine Bose name, these speakers were just a little better than the speakers that came with my laptop.They have nice high and mid-ranges, but there is glaring lack of any bass response. Without out that, my music sounded dull and uninteresting.I'm sure they could have done better, especially for this price.
This item was purchased and just sits in a cabinet now. I do not like how it makes the words appear smaller and it is not good for road trips. I was told, it would minimize the suns glare when outdoors but it does not do that at all. However, if you are looking for this product to only filter privacy and nothing more, then it may be okay for you...just not for me! But then again, everyone ALWAYS gets different results from the same product.
This is not the router for you. Although it does do a decent job at balancing two WAN's, everything else falls short.* The 50 client VPN server it advertises needs a proprietary windows-only VPN client from Linksys. It also has a PPTP server -- that doesn't work. The PPTP option was added in a later firmware, and I have not been able to find a single person for whom it works, but plenty who are in the same situation of it disconnecting after authentication. (UPDATE: as of 2.0.13 this *finally* works)* The manual advertises several features, like telnet access, which it doesn't have.* It will reap idle connections before they need to be done; if you use ssh it will disconnect you within minutes if you aren't actively typing. I've reported this to tech support several times but have been told that this is how all routers behave (which is funny, because if I put a WRT54G in its place, everything works fine)* Calling for support on any issues with your router is abysmal: thick accents which are hard to understand, and none of the support employees understand basic networking terms. I've been told by tech support several times that things I want to do with my router (like setting up 1 to 1 NAT / forwarding) is impossible not only with their model, but with *all* models. Usually when I'm told something is impossible to do with TCP I'll find a firmware update a few months later that fixes it.* The 2.0.13 firmware has introduced a new great bug where SSH connections get a "Connection Reset by Peer" during the authentication phase for 80% of attempts.* One day my T1 went out. This caused the Linksys router to stop forwarding *all* traffic across my other WANs until the router was physically reset to factory defaults and reconfigured from scratch.* Any dialog in the web interface that has a large list of settings (such as IP forwards, VPN users, etc) apparently get completely and immediately wiped out clean if you hit the enter key instead of the "Save" link at the bottom of the page -- not so good if you have any production servers behind this router.So, what are good alternatives?* I've tried free routers, including pfSense, but even with years of Linux/BSD experience, it's still likely you won't get them running, and message board / mailing list support seldom resolves your qualms.* In it's price class (and slightly higher), take a look at the PePLink Balancer series. If you just want 2-3 connections, it won't run you too much more.* If you want to go one step up from there, you have to suck it up and get a Cisco router; a 1841 with modules will do what you need, but probably run in around $2,500 plus an annual support contract.
This isn't worth anything. Anyone can easily read your screen even at a fairly sharp angle. I can't blame the seller because it turns out KENSINGTON created this piece of junk to perform like this. Don't waste your money.
I ordered a proc, mobo, case, psu and this memory etc to build my firts pc. When finally it arrives (I live in Panama central amercia and from Miami to Panama it took like 4 weeks) I was very anxoius and finally the pieces arrived.I built it and thought everything was well placed and when i connect it the monitor didn't turn on. I changed the video card and nothing. Then i remembered that this memory had some bad reviews(i never pay too much attention to reviews) and decided to change the memory with one 512 of my main computer a Dell which had 2x512. It worked, but i am very dissappointed with this memory and the brand.Please trust and buy something like kingston or corsair. BTW athlon 64 rulz!! i had always use intel (wiht Dell) but this pc is blazing fast wow!sorry for my bad writing my native language is spanish
I have been waiting three years to buy this camera and all I can say is what a disappointment. My first SLR was a Rebel 2000 so I am very familiar with all the normal features as well as the new features of this camera. I also own a 5MP Canon A95 Power shot which blows the XTi out of the water on almost any indoor shot. The flash is never enough - as one review said, almost all low light (in door) shots will come out dark. The foreground will be OK but there will be no background detail. Contrasting this with my Powershot, the same exact photo will have a nice bright background. I have taken hundreds of comparison shots to a friend of mine's XTi as well as comparing to my Powershot. The "new nine zone" focus does not work well either, I have to use center focus mode and be sure of what it is focusing on. My Rebel 2000 film camera almost never a focus issue. Unfortunately, it seems Canon just didn't put the quality into this one. The only way I have found to get a better picture is to go into manual and push the flash up one stop, but for $800, I shouldn't have to do this. The camera does take good outdoor shots and pictures of the moon etc. and the 1600 film speed is nice.
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.
I oculdn't believe it when I listened to these in the store. Bose speakers for famous for bass response. But, these were horrible, with almost no bass. The sound is very tinny. They certainly are not worth this price.I am warning you. Don't buy these unless you hear them first.
I think anyone considering purchasing this product should also consider waiting until they upgrade the firmware and offer software to organize the music. The player takes forever to organize using WMP 10 and is buggy to say the least. The pictures you load on it are going to look like blocky messes unless you supposedly resize them ( I never tried it). It kept causing Rhapsody to lock up and corrupted the licenses for music that I had already purchased that were on my computer. Also for people that are thinking of buying the H10 for the $100 rebate for Rhapsody, you should know that you can't sign up for Rhapsody To Go for a year, you can sign up for Rhapsody Unlimited for a year but not the service that allows you to load subscription music to your player which is supposedly what the rebate requires. I don't know if this is because I already had a membership but it wouldn't let me sign up for the "To Go" service for a year. I will say this though, Napster To Go worked pretty good with the player but it wasn't enough to keep it, there were just too many problems. After about eight hours of trying to get it to work correctly, I decided to return it and buy and Ipod. I really wanted something that would work with a subscription service but this isn't the one and Rhapsody definitely isn't the service.
I decided to buy this GPS after through research. PC Mag and others had rave reviews, but all focused on the user interface and the quality of the voice directions. Bottom line: I decided to return it because of the routing algorithm and maps.Pros:* high quality device, very well built* excellent (!) mount* Brilliant user interface. Probably the best you can get.* Hi quality and loud audio coming out of such a small device.* Tomtom will take you to your destination (in case it has it on the map) if you rely only on the voice commands.* fast: quick routing and instantaneous re-routing.-- I did not have any issues with long time to acquire a signal. Usually it took &#60;1 min if no obstructions and a little longer in NYC.Cons:* Customer service is a joke. No phone number. I wrote them a couple of emails (I though that I am doing somehting wrong with the routing), and got ridiculous replies.* Map is outdated, like other reviews mentioned (eg tried looking for 330 South Service Rd. Melville, NY - and it only has numbers 35 - 45). I would have forgiven them for this if it had a reasonable routing algoritm.* The worst part is the routing and I enclosed a detailed example below. You just cannot understand the route Tomtom chooses, because it omits MAJOR road names and exit numbers (eg when you plan from the east side of NYC to East Dover, Vermont, it will tell you to go to Unnamed road - which is actually the FDR, then to Bruckner Expressway, then to I-91 omitting I-95!). When you actually drive, it will give you the right directions, but when I go on long trips, I would like to check the route that my GPS chose, and maybe change it manually. This is practically impossible with Tomtom.This is a copmarison between Mapquest and Tomtom. As you can see, Tomtom just forgot about: Harlem River Drive, I-95, GW Bridge, I-80...Start: 350 E 92nd st. New York, NYGoing to: 27 Wright Way Fairfield, NJTOMTOM:-------(After 350 yd) turn left onto Frenklin D Roosevelt Dr.(After 4.5M) Keep left onto Unnamed road(After 0.6M) Keep left onto Unnamed road(After 21.0M) take Exit 52(After 75 yd) keep right on Lane Rd.(After 180yd) turn right onto Two Bridges rd.(After 1.5M) turn right onto Write Way(After 0.35M) end at 27 Wright Way Fairfield, NJMapquest:---------* Start out going SOUTHEAST on E 92ND ST toward 1ST AVE. 0.2 miles* Turn LEFT onto FDR DR/FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT DR. Continue to follow FDR DR. 0.2 miles* Merge onto FDR DR N. 4.1 miles* FDR DR N becomes HARLEM RIVER DR. &#60;0.1 miles* Take the I-95 S exit- EXIT 24- on the LEFT toward GEO WASHINGTON BR. 0.6 miles* Take the exit toward RT-9A/H HUDSON PARKWAY. &#60;0.1 miles* Merge onto I-95 S via the exit on the LEFT toward GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE UPPER LEVEL. 4.9 miles* Merge onto I-80 W via EXIT 69 toward GARDEN STATE PARKWAY/HACKENSACK. 16.1* Take EXIT 52 toward THE CALDWELLS/FAIRFIELD. 0.2 miles* Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TWO BRIDGES RD. 0.3 miles* TWO BRIDGES RD becomes PASSAIC AVE/CR-613. 1.6 miles* End at 27 Wright Way, Fairfield, NJ
I bought this for the ipod I got at christmas and it didn't do anything. For some reason it has 2 things on the bottom. An earphone connector and a random square thing that doesn't go into anything since the only hole on top of the ipod is for your headphones. Anyway I loaded up all the stations plugged it into my earphone hole and nothing happened, no light, no power, no songs, zilch. So I returned it. After I returned I saw an itrip that looked like it went in the ipod's normal connecting spot (the bottom, duh) but that was 49 dollars compared to the 19 for the regular i-trip, so I went with a competitor that just goes into the headphone hole, and actually works.
This JVC battery I purchased claimed to be good as new doesn't work at all! Feel bad after having it brought here all the way to the Philippines!
When you buy a dash kit for a marine radio, its understood that it should be water tight or resistant or what ever you want to call it, it should not let water or moisture get to your radio, after all this is the point. This dash kit has a seal which does not do its job, it is of poor quality and lets water in. Am not sure if the door was supposed to be spring loaded, but mine was completely limp when I got it. I replaced the original seal with an other one, and now its doing what its supposed to do, Hope the hinges and lock last, but don't have high hopes on that. Wouldn't recommend this product.
Bought a box a 50 a last year. When I tried to use them just now, the backing is stuck to the clear sheet and won't peel off, or will partly peel off and leaves a thin layer of the backing paper stuck to the clear film. Not only does the product not work, but I wasted half an hour messing around with them. Find a reputable brand and buy that instead.
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.
This model helped cut down on marketing calls quite a bit, but I still get at least one per night. The new model is a lot better, but I'm not going to buy that one. The state where I live, MN, just got a do not call list, which I think will work better than the Telezapper, old or new.
I bought it like two months ago, and I just feel like giving it back again. I mean It works fine, but for a little bit more of money you could get a way better mp3-cd player i believe
I really liked this item and carried it on my business key ring. Unfortunately, the flimsy plastic attachment on this item broke off. It would be great if it was better designed to withstand the normal key ring activity. So, I just left it in my office drawer and let it go. Now, I am looking for a stronger caseshell to carry it around with me. Oh well. Nobody's perfect!
I installed a 788Ci on my 27&#34; CC with the same transducer and it worked great ( I used it once ). After installing the unit I upgraded to a 29&#34; Cat and moved the 788CI to the new boat and ordered a new transducer to replace the first since it was attached to the old boat. For some reason the 788Ci will not recognize this new transducer. We tried a different model Huminbird transducer and it was recognized with no problem.
This is a deceptive sales practice, and Amazon should be ashamed.
Easy to set up and worked great for a while. Within 6 months I started losing connection constantly (while I was using it not while grabbing a cup of coffee). I updated the firmware and checked my settings but this did not solve the issue. Customer service commented that this is a common problem and wanted $100 for 6 months of technical support. It is much cheaper to replace this unit than try to fix it. I will NOT be purchasing another Netgear product!
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).
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.
I've been buying computer peripherals for 10 years and I've never experienced such shoddy software and support. I purchased this scanner on the advice of a respected Macintosh publication. I should have read the other reviews posted on this site first.First of all, after installing the enclosed software, the scanner failed to work. I called the Microtek LONG DISTANCE support number and was put in a 5 minute que. The first tech person and the next one that I spoke with on three different occasions could not have been more indifferent. They advised me to downloaded a driver patch and 9 MEGABYTE software upgrade from their support site which also failed to drive the scanner. But I think this last piece of information is the most telling. After seaching online newsgroups for a solution, I found a company which designs software for most of the major scanner manufacturers and downloaded the specific DEMO version for this scanner. It actually worked. However, to get a fully functioning version would have cost (triple digits). The bottom line: Microtek doesn't care enough about customers to write software that will make their scanners work for all Mac users. I'm sending it back.
I've had this Canon MP530 all in one system for about one year (bought it in Late January of 2007). It was used lightly (only printed about a dozen 5x7 pictures, internet documents, faxed a few dozen documents, and scanned maybe 50 pages). It performed reasonably well and the software was easy to use. However, the paper feeding mechanism recently started chewing up the paper fed in from the rear paper loader. There was no obvious cause that I could see that was fixable by the usual methods of fixing paper feeding problems. Switching to the bottom paper tray caused the whole machine to lock up and display a cryptic error message. None of the other functions (fax, scan, copy) would work in this mode. Looking up the error message on the internet gave us only vague clues such as cycling the power may help (it didn't help), and bring the system to a service center. Calls to Cannon revealed that the printer was out of warranty and that there was probably a memory problem. When we mentioned that the printer was having mechanical problems, the customer service person again insisted it was a memory problem and said that the memory is tied to the mechanical operation of the system (??? - I guess it is in some very indirect way...but that makes no sense whatsoever and the customer service representative probably had no idea but didn't want to admit that). We were told to call the local service center, and that service center told us that to "fix" the problem, we would have to first, pay $80 (more than half the cost of the printer) to have it taken apart and cleaned. Then if they could find the problem, it would cost additional money to fix that problem. This experience along with the fact that Canon is playing the bait and gouge game (along with most other inkjet manufacturers) by getting you to buy a cheap printer, then gouging you by supplying you with low volume and expensive ink cartridges, (and cheaply made printers)tells me that I should not buy Canon products anymore.In Summary, the all-in-one worked well for about a year, then crapped out and we'll basically have to buy a new multifunction system. Canon's customer service experience was appalling and it doesn't seem to be worth the time and hassle to deal with them.If you have questions, please feel free to contact me [...]
If they weren't free, I'd give them 1 star. Media code: MCC 01RG20. 2 of 10 were coasters at 4X with my DVDRW IDE1008.
I think a lens is either good or it's not - this one is not! I bought it as a way to travel light on a vacation, but didn't have a dozen keepers out of the whole lot. I realize that you have to make some concessions when choosing a lens at this price point with such a large focal range, but this one required way more concessions than I was willing to make. Amazon allowed me to return it (thanks, Amazon!).
I am sure it will be fixable problem but when I hooked it to my portable GPS and tune to every possible station, I couldn't get clear sound; specially when trying to use my cell phone through the built-in blue tooth, I can not hear nothing at all. I guess I still have it in my trunk and I will try to work around it.
I had it with 35mm cameras for my daughter. They are just toys and the sadness in her face when the film would get caught inside was not worth it at all. I thought that a digital camera would be the best way to go. She asked for the Barbie digital camera and I thought how bad could it be? WELL! I didn't pay full price which is a good thing but it still amazes me that they put low functional items on the market.If there isn't natural light in the picture, you may as well forget the picture was taken. The quality of the pictures taken outside weren't bad. They were bright. Anything taken in the house was awful.Just about any picture I tried to take in the house received two beeps telling me that I couldn't take the picture!DON'T waste your time and/or money on this camera. I will be looking for a reasonable, "real" digital camera (with a flash) for my daughter to take pictures. Even the cheapest 35mm camera has a flash on the camera!
Do NOT spend ur money on this item!! i had it a month and now it won't even come on...it is not the best player to rely on. id choose the ipod over this anyday.....please don't buy it!!!!!!
The product's diameter is only 2" (2 inches); it's not big enough to fit Plantronics Pulsar 590 headphones. Don't buy these if you're looking to replace your Plantronics Pulsar 590 foam ear cushions.Apart from that, the product itself is fine; as noted in other reviews, it's vinyl, not leather.
Nothing functioning on this multi-function.Printer: Cartridge dries up fast. So if u r an occasional printer user, u have 2 clean the nozzle each time u print. The cost of Lexmark cartridge are very expensive compared to other makers.Scanner: Mine gives a green tone to all pics scanned. Contacted `Support' and their suggestion didn't work.Fax: Not successful so far.Copy: This is the only advantage of this unit. You don't need the PC to make a copy (provided the printer cartridge is good to go).Recommended: Definitely a NO (no deal is a good deal when buying Lexmark products).Lesson: $180 wasted to learn that Lexmark doesn't work.
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.
The summary for this product says: "Provides wireless connectivity for any USB-enabled computer." However, when I went to the DLink web site ( http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=334 ) and downloaded the instruction manual, I found its system requirements listed as "Windows XP/2000" which does not include any of the USB-enabled computers I own.I am fortunate that I didn't go through the trouble of ordering it and waiting for it to arrive, only to have to return it. I wish Amazon would include the actual system requirements for all computer related products in a prominent place.
never recieved printer seller would never contact me after 4 emails Do not oreder from this company they are a rip off company i am suprised Amazon has them on their web site . mkes you thank about Amazon themself?Brother MFC-440CN Photo Color All-in-One Printer with Networking
I contacted Computer Geeks twice by email and have never received a response. The printer cable I received is not the one that is needed for my printer and cannot get an answer on how to return, if there is one that will work for my printer, etc... so this is just money down the drain and a learning experience. Will NOT order from Computer Geeks again without resolve to this issue.Do not feel it is Amazon's fault---have ordered from them before with wonderful results. This experience, dealing with Computer Geeks (or better worded---NOT dealing with Computer Geeks) has been my first BAD experience.
I had the One Touch II Mini for a little over one year, then the USB port actually came loose and fell into the drive itself (just after the product came out of warranty of course, so no replacement) rendering it useless. Maxtor/Seagate "offered" to recover the data... for MINIMUM of $700!!POS drive as far as I'm concerned, with horrible tech support to boot. Now I'm stuck with a paperweight that contains all my backup info. Stay away from this product if you're looking for a reliable drive. I'll never buy from them again.
If you're ok with using JUST your mouse on one PC and/or JUST your keyboard on another, this is kinda fun. Otherwise, avoid it. Maybe I just got a bad one, of course, but I can assure you as a QA engineer that mine is no good.
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!
I've had this camera for 13 months, and I've been extremely happy with it for these 13 months. Very easy to use, with the "scene modes"; AA batteries, so you never really have to worry about charging, because you can have a few batteries at hand; never had to read the manual; very good picture quality, upto 8x10 prints; pops into any computer with USB.But then, one day, after these 13 months, the camera errors out with E18. For all I can see, the camera is dead.Search the web for "canon E18", you'll see that it is a fairly frequent problem, and there's even a class action suit.13months for $300, that's not enough. My previous digical camera lasted 6 years. No more Canon compacts for me, I'm trying another brand...
The unit DOES work... it does convert the digital coaxial audio signal into a digital optical signal.BUT... and it is a BIG BUT, there is a delay that can not be adjusted causing the audio to trail the video "ever so slightly".I can adjust my home theater to compensate the OTHER way, but can not time travel to fix this.I tried all evening to "deal with it"... but I can tell it will drive me mad eventually.I am borrowing a friends "to analog" converter to see if it is any different.Be warned...
I've been using my epson 777i for nearly 6 months with my iBook. I'm pretty unhappy that the printer will not print without both cartridges being well stocked. I cannot switch to only black ink printing if my color cartridge is out. Cartridges are unable to be refilled, alternate cartridges cause problems with the program, and I am not able to print out nearly the amount of pages as advertised, even when using economy mode. The printer quality is good, but The cartridges run out so fast and are quite expensive when you have to replace them twice as much. I'm already thinking of replacing it and getting rid of it. There is no way to know when your ink is dangerously low, and it will not print if the ink is getting near low, which means you cannot run the cartridges to the last drop...a feature I appreciated in my last printer. SUMMARY: There are better printers out there that have lower maintenace costs. Shop around.
Sound quality is good and installation is easy, but 2.4Ghz cordless phone caused interfearance.
Battery lasted maybe a week, wasn't new: package looked new, but scamed!!Try to stay away from 3 party vendors....
I am gadget freak and I bought this out of curiosity and flexibility hoping I can use this with ease but I find it a tough cookie to use. I am not really satisfied with this bracket at all. I can't find any use for this at the moment.
I bought this router about 9 monthes ago. I chose Netgear because they are fairly cheap and still a decent company. I could have purchased a 3com router for approximately the same price, but went to with the WGR614 because of the mail in rebate. After recieving this router I mailed in the rebate. After checking online my rebate was not accepted due to the fact that I did not submit a reciept. I did in fact send in my amazon invoice, but I guess that isn't good enough. I'm not sure what else they could want. If you buy from Amazon just don't expect to get you're rebate. Other than that, this is a great product.
I tried this cable with a G5 Mac and both LaCie and EZQuest drives. Neither drive would mount on the desktop. OEM cables were very short but worked perfectly. Perhaps one of the 9 pins were damaged. Cable shipped without retail package. Perhaps this is a factory second? I'm probably going to try the Belkin cable next.
after many crashes and calling dell and reading my error log and game web site's ,i found out it is the creative lab driver "ha20x3k.sys" was the problem. creative has not fixed the driver yet and the file is a known issue. june 1 2008
Xtreme N Express Card AdapterI looked at the reviews at newegg and saw that this adapter had a problem dropping connection with the router, but I had a DIR-655 and other d-Link products and thought I should keep the configuration the same. Anyway, I emailed d-Link tech support and was told to update the firmware on the router, which I did, but it didn't help. I just went back to my built-in 802.11g card and have the DWA-643 in a drawer. What a waste of money but I have only myself to blame. Trust reviews at newegg
The reception was terrible. The lack of instructions or understandable instructions prohibited my usage of the device for several days until I could find someone who could help me.
This is not worth it..The Pictures are not Clear. Software Provided doesnt work with Vista..Highly Disappointed with this one.
These earbuds create a vacumn tight seal within your ears, this results in hearing yourself chew, or hearing the earbud cord as it rubs against your cheek or clothes. VERY ANNOYING. I imagine that the only way to enjoy these earbuds is to sit very still and not move at all. I can't believe that they user tested this and found this not to be a problem. If you rock out to music, or move around you will hear the revirb (very equivalent to the sounds you hear while underwater in a pool) of your own movements. These revirb sounds are as loud or even louder than the music playing. Swapping out ear plugs lessen the problem but does not eliminate it.Apart from this, the sound quality is only mediocre. I was not particulary blown away or amazed with the sound quality. Just a very mediocre set of earbuds that causes more frustration than anything else. Lame.
I've been building computers and setting up networks for more than 15 years- but I could never get the DPR-1260 to work as advertised. It took 9 hours of calls to D-Link's "all assistance other than actual help" line just to get the unit to connect to my home wireless network, and another 3 hours of calling before they finally said that my printer was not supported and that I should give up, and oh by the way no refunds, no credit and no exchange is D-Link company policy. I never received a response - not even a form letter - to my email to their customer service department.Worst product and worst company I've dealt with in the computer/networking business in a long, long time.
I don't think i have ever commented on anything before but I felt compelled this time around. I got my new SD1000 just a week ago and I must say while it is stylish and takes pictures very quickly... a very intuitive interface, very easy to use and the battery charges quite quickly..not everything is great....The biggest and most important issue i have is that it takes VERY poor pictures if the lighting isn't optimal. Most of my pictures come out with very grainy and this is with the auto ISO set or off. I have owned other Canon cameras and the quality of this one is by far the poorest to date. Very disappointed. I can't return the camera so I am either going to try and sell it or hand it over to younger sisters. I will have to get another cam now. *sigh*. Oh, it doesn't do video capture zoom either so take note.
I own the legendary iRiver hp140 and love it. I avoided the iPod because I didn't want to be locked into a specific client software.I bought the h10 20G as a xmas present recently and its Microsoft specific MTP (transfer protocol) has made it incompatible with 3 different windows XP sp2 computers I've tried it on. Beware!Unfortunately, iRiver has abandoned its UMS (Universal Storage) approach and open codec standards to the dark side (MS specific protocols). The problem is that even if a protocol is designed by Microsoft, to run on a Microsoft OS, it is still unreliable.I'm returning this - and thinking of getting the iAudio line of players. They seem to be the only ones left who build open format, UMS players.
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)
I bought the Sandisk Sana Express with 2g. For the first 3 weeks it was wonderful, just what I wanted. Then went to turn it on and NOTHING. Recharged for 3 hrs. Nothing. Call the support desk. Must use email for help. Never did even get to email. Kept returning me to the log on page and then refused to let me log on. I returned the player today. It really was what I wanted if it just would have worked.
They are pretty nice looking, and sound fine, but they went mono after a few weeks, and completely dead after another week. I can get headphones that last longer for a dollar at Wal-Mart. They might look and sound great, but only for a few weeks! Also, they don't make good on their warranty, saying that online receipts don't suffice for proof-of-purchase. AVOID!
I bought this product from home depot. Electric grid the first time lasted 4 weeks. I did all the necessary trouble shooting and no solution. I return it to home depot and got a brand new one fresh out the box. This time it only lasted two weeks. You got to be kidding me. I got stung by mosquito the whole summer. Either this product is really really bad or the bugs in my back yard sabotage it. I should of read other people comments on this before I bought it because I am not the only one experiencing this. I am buying different type of zapper with better rating. for get this ultra crappy thing.
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.
Do not buy this camera.I bought a new one, & the Sandisk Ultra II Compact Flah memory card just would not go in. Eventually all the pins broke. The Sandisk is made in China. Buy a Nikon.
As much as I want it to work, NetGear's MR814 wireless router does not work with my Compaq 2500 54g enabled laptop. The laptop works great at Borders T-Mobil Hot Spot, CompUSA's many wireless networks in their store, etc. The router does indeed work with NetGear's own PCMCIA card in the laptop, but not the built in 54g which should indeed be compatable with the 11.b standard. If you use NetGear's own PC Card (PCMCIA) you are fine, but be careful with any other vendor which claims to have compatability with the 802.11b standard using NetGear products.
The Texas Instruments Voyage 200 is defective. Three keys do not work and I am presently in Panama Central America and cannot find a serice center to repair the calculator. I am very unhappy that this brand new product does not work and is virtually worthless. If you know of an authorized Texas Instrument service center in Panama City Panama, please advise me
I never had a chance to get it working since the power and EIDE connections were loose. Adding to my frustration was the inclusion of instructions that showed opposing jumper pin configurations.Perhaps I'll revisit this review when I actually receive one that works (and hopefully with accurate instructions.)
I ordered an Airzone trampoline through amazon and it arrived with only half the springs enclosed. So now I have a partially assembled, unsafe trampoline driving my daughter crazy with temptation and consequent nagging. Plus, I paid someone to help me assemble it. I just waited on hold for a over 2 hours then got disconneted but Amazon totally passed the buck. I am so angry I will never order from Amazon again!
I got the iTrip as a gift when I bought my iPod... one of my coworkers warned me that it was no good- but I assumed that it was just not the best sound quality... I tried all the stations, and not one transmitted clearly... and between all the interference the base disappeared.... maybe it works in the middle of nowhere but in the city it's just useless- better off buying a tape adaptor.
As many other reviewers have said, after a short time - maybe 6-8 months, it quits reading CDs - giving the error "no disc".B4 that it was great - wonderful sound, etc. but a very short life. Don't buy !!
I wrote a review saying it was good. But it really isnt good. I take it back. Mine broke already. And it says it doesnt skip. Well you have to hold it still till a bar goes all the way up then you can start shaking it but not untill all of them are up. Also when you start they CD player it has static every once in a while. It isnt loud either. and the batteries wear out quick. I do not recommend this item to anyone
I had a 70% success rate with these blank DVDs, 30% were duds. I'd think that for the money one could do a lot better.
The part of the headphones that touch your ears is made of HARD PLASTIC. No cushioning at all, and sadistically uncomfortable. They also make a constant clicking sound when you walk or job. It's a shame, because otherwise this is a good product with a very good radio tuner.
The .a half of this thing works just fine. I have an Netgear HE102 (.a only AP) and it seems comparable in performance.However the .b side is completely worthless. WEP or not, Netgear, Toshiba and other client adapters, all the same. No range, instable connection. Tried latest firmware, nada. Tried a pair of the WAB102's with same results. Steer clear of this thing. Get the HE102, or something better if you need .a, and get a $... special out of the sunday paper for your .b/.g needs.
I left my original GPS dock in a rental car and decided to try this one out. I figured I wouldn't be out too much money if it fell apart. Well, it did, after only removing it about three times. I suppose this would be alright if you always leave it in one place but if you move from rental to rental like I do, it is no good. The rubber is not well attached to the plastic so it tears off after only a few moves. Just spring for one of the more expensive ones and save the time.
these would be great if they came in a cracker jack box.... alas their sound quality for ear buds is about on par with that of the stock apple iPod buds. sure, they isolate outside noise better, but that's about it. if you're looking for the best bang for the buck and you have to have buds instead of over-the-ears, save yourself some money and frustration and go for the jlab j2's which amazon usually sells for $25-$30 at any given time. the j2's have a rich frequency response curve with no discernible distortion even at high volumes. you'll much appreciate those and loathe the monsters.
I live about 15 miles from Boston and 20 from Providence. I bought this to takeon camping trips but it can't find a station where I live so I'm quite sure itwill be totally useless in rural areas. It's a great item is you wish to watchthe search bars go back and forth and listen to static, otherwise this is a totalHUNK OF JUNK!!!! I have to think that previous reviews were somehow written bythe bandits that sold this to me.
This device was easy enough to set up, and was solidly built. It fit snugly in the 12V outlet on my car and was a sturdy base for the iPod. I found 4 good channels in front of my house but then found that when I drove even a mile or two from the house that those four channels didn't sound very good. I live in a city and the FM dial is almost completely full and there are also several small college stations that have very limited range, so when you drive closer to them they start to interfere. I had to send mine back. If you live in a less dense area with plenty of open channels you'll probably be fine.
I am on my second pair of these headsets, both of which have had a "shorting" problem with the left earphone. As a runner, I think perspiration is the culprit.So I have had to downgrade my initial review. I would not recommend these for folks who sweat.They sound great for the price. Very light plastic construction which fit snugly in ears and on head. I run 4.5 miles at a time and this headset stays put. They are not hinged anywhere hence do not fold and will not fit in a small pocket. But they are flexible enough to squeeze into a larger one.
*** I am editing this previous review due to the fact this printer has become complete junk within two years. To confirm what everyone else is saying, this printer has a very limited shelf-life and prints grey pages after a certain period of time. The toner cartridge is still half-full, and cleaning the drum unit has no effect. In essence, this is not a product you should be spending your hard-earned money on.To reaffirm this opinion, please look at the other Amazon reviews and pay attention to who has posted a review after six months of use. While I have not contacted Brother's Technical Support, I don't feel this would be useful anyway since everyone else is affirming they are no help at all. Please look elsewhere and avoid the modest reviews for this printer because it deserves nothing but harsh criticism.(My old review is below:)****After my new archaic (and plain pathetic) HP inkjet printers died, I knew I had to move on to laser. This is my first laser printer and I can proudly say I made a wise choice with this purchase. Everything about this product is amazing!The HL-1440 model and the Samsung ML1210 are probably the two most popular newly-released models, after all the research I've done. I suggest checking out reviews from zdnet.com, pcworld.com, and cnet.com if you're choosing between these two models. I saw both at CompUSA but the Brother to me had a more appealing design and sharper, crisper pictures and texts at low fonts. I definitely suggest test printing out a local retailer before committing to any model.As for specifics, the Brother model was EXTREMELY easy to install and setup. However (and this is becoming more commonplace with the computer stuff I buy), there were no cords!The AC adapter was there, but no parallel cable or USB cable to connect to the PC. I wished I could have been saved the hassle of going out and buying a USB cable myself.The specs say that the printer is guaranteed to work with Windows 2000, and then when you open up the software CD inside, it says "final drivers for Windows 2000 are available at brother.com" so I was really uncertain if this would work well for my home setup. Fortunately, the printer works absolutely perfectly under Windows 2000 with the provided drivers so I didn't have to go to the manufacturer website.One caveat that may not be apparent in pictures (which is why I recommend checking the printer out at a store before you buy). Unlike the Samsung ML-1210, the Brother printer has its own tray that handles up to 250 sheets. However, the tray is oversized and sticks out from the back of the printer! Hence, the tray is so big that dust and sunlight can get in from behind to sneak into the paper supply and possibly fade or diminish the paper quality through time. I've solved this by taping a sheet of plastic over the opening, but I think customers should know about this anyway, especially considering the pictures you find on the net won't reveal this design flaw.But in terms of raw performance, I'm more than pleased with the product. Various test prints show that resolution is indeed super sharp at 1200dpi, and it spits out sheets at 15 ppm! There is no manual included with the printer; other than a simple quick installation guide, all of the documentation and in-depth installation procedures are included on a CD-ROM that includes drivers for all versions of Windows and the Mac!..., as for another very minute design flaw, the bottom of the printer came a little warped, because I can slightly rock the printer from side to side (it's extremely minor and won't affect printing at all). Just something I figured people might want to know.
The monitor performed ok (not fantastic but acceptably) until one fateful morning when it started to flicker. The flicker would stop after a while (once it warmed up). Over the next couple of weeks it ended up being unusable .. it was strobing very badly. This was 14 months after the original purchase and the unit comes with a 4 year warranty, so I called support. THe first call to support ended up with them issuing me a ticket and a UPS label, but when I got the information email from Samsung support with the details they had gotten my name wrong (spelling error), my address wrong (not even close to my address), the details of the issues it was having were incorrect and the information sheet they sent me was in french (I'm an english speaker). After 3 additional phone calls to support they finally got my information correct and I had approval to drop off the monitor at the depot (I chose this method as their repair depot was only a 15 minute drive from my location). At first attempt to drop the monitor off at the depot they refused it, saying they didn't have authorization for this monitor to come in to them for repair. I returned home and called support yet again. It took 3 days to get things sorted out (along with an additional call to support after the 3 days as they didn't "get back to me" as promised). This time the depot accepted my drop off of the monitor.The website never got updated with any of the information on the status of my repair (which was listed as an exchange since day 1 on the website but the phone support folks insisted that it was not set for exchange but repair). It turned out that the repair depot couldn't get the parts needed for the repair and at that point nothing happened .. they didn't flag it for exchange, they didn't enter the information into their system.A subsequent call to support, in which I was put on hold for almost 20 minutes, ended up with them telling me that it had in fact been approved for exchange and that the depot would be contacting me directly within 24-48 hours to arrange the exchange. A week went by and no contact so I called support once again. This time they told me that they had actually changed the ticket/transaction number because they implemented a new support system and that I would receive contact from the support department within 24-48 hours along with a status update on the monitor. No contact was made. A week later I phoned back into support and was told that the department that handled these types of callbacks were actually all in a meeting currently and that they would have to call me back within 24-48 hours. Another week goes by with no contact.I call support once again and speak to a support rep who tells me that it takes a MINIMUM of 4-6 weeks for an exchange to be processed within their system and that I shouldn't expect any contact or updates in the interim. At this point I'm irate as I've been without the monitor for almost 3 months and I tell them that this is an unacceptable level of support for a professional product and ask to speak to a supervisor. They tell me that they can try to find a supervisor I can talk to, but they will tell me the same thing. I opt to stay on hold for 15 minutes while they do find a supervisor for me to talk to. On to Teir 2 support ...Well I have to say that Tier 2 support handled this much better than any of the Tier 1 folks did (not surprising). They apologized for he run around and asked for me to hold for a few minutes while they do some investigation. This time it truly is only for a few minutes that I'm on hold and they come back asking if they can call me back as they want to further investigate and possibly involved some Tier 3 support reps. I'm dubious that they will indeed contact me as i hasn't happened yet, but reluctantly agree. They do in fact call me back within 15 minutes and give me more detailed information. The details follow:1) the support request as handled by the first rep was not done correctly. The monitor should not have been sent to the depot it was who only deal with consumer products and not 30" monitors. This is why they were unable to repair it and this is why they have no stock to do an exchange.2) ALL of the information I was given by Tier 1 support in this entire matter was incorrect.3) the Tier 3 support person (known as JP) wants me to wait another few days to see if the depot can get any stock for an exchange to be sent to me (given that they supposedly never handle this type of repair that's doubtful to me). If this doesn't happen within a few days the Tier 3 support person will supposedly issue me a credit (and from reading how that goes in the other reports here I'm not looking forward to this). This credit would be good to take to the original place I purchased this item (a brick and mortar chain near where I live). I explain that they no longer carry this monitor and what would happen then. They say that they will find a retailer outlet that has them in stock and issue me a credit to purchase on there. I then ask why they can't just ship me one from a different repair outlet or from repaired/refurbished stock elsewhere ... and they inform me that their "new system" won't allow this option.I'm now going on day 110 without a working monitor and awaiting to see if a miracle happens and within the next few days someone somehow finds a replacement that can be sent to me. I'm not holding my breath.Long story short ... these monitors appear to be lemons, they don't last the 4 years they are warrantied for and Samsung can't seem to handle the backlog of repairs on them. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE if you rely on your monitor actually working and/or any kind of decent experience with support or the actual repair or exchange of this product. I have a LOT of Samsung hardware throughout my house but after this experience I think that when upgrading any of these Samsung will be on my "do not buy" list. My time is valuable to me and this is one of the worst support experiences I've ever had -- and being an IT manager I pretty much deal with support people for a living, so that's saying something. If I could give it zero stars on this review I would.# Edit: Well after almost 6 full months, a huge amount of blatant lying on Samsung's part -- stories from "There's a replacement waiting for you right now at the retailer you bought it from" (two different service reps told me this on two different occasions months apart) and "The retailer will have a cheque for you to pick up, they handle the refunds" (they most certainly do not, by this point I was on a first name basis with the store manager due to this whole fiasco and them making promises on his behalf that were untrue), I don't even know how many promises of return calls for status updates on my RMA (of which only one ever happened and it happened within 15 minutes of them hanging up and was by by a Teir 2 rep), and then finally legal threats, Samsung refunded me the purchase price I paid for the monitor. As for the over 6 months I went without a monitor and the huge amount of hours spent chasing them down (I documented at least 20 hours and I only started tracking them half way through the process), I lost out big time.This was the single handed worst support experience ever, and working in IT I've had my share of doozies.
I wanted to love this product - USB powered, inexpensive, thin. But in some trial scans of pictures both big and small, there seemed to be a streak running down the middle of the scanned image. It could be a result of a reflection off the scan assembly drive shaft, as it seems to be in that location. However, knowing what it is doesn't make it better or go away. Tried two units - both had streaks and both are now returned.
The one I got was a complete dud. No power on light.I returned it and got another brand.
I've had it for a year and half... it has it's good, and bad sides, but 2 days ago, the dial just fell off... upon inspection I've discovered that it was made to brake... which was supported by numerous reports of the same problem... don't buy this camera, or any other from toshiba...
These batteries have phenomenally high self-discharge rates, going so far as to be "dead" after 10-20 shots in a digital camera (and no more than 1-2 weeks since last charge). They died quickly in my Nikon SB-600 (flash) and, after relegating them to my wife's Canon S3, they died even faster. Luckily I paid a relatively low price for them at Sam's Club. I recently purchased a Lacrosse BC-900 so I'll see if that helps any (perhaps a dead battery or something).Interestingly enough, I never encountered this in my experiences with the 1700 and 2100 Energizer NiMH's. Go figure.
I was never able to download this drive onto my computer. It would not show up on the desktop as instructed. When I asked help, I was told to send it back.
I bought these headphones from a retail store before going on an overseas trip and they were the worst headphones I've ever purchased! The left ear bud was distinctly louder than the right - making it annoying to listen to anything. If I buy another Koss product, it'll be a pair of their full-sized headphones.
This radio does not recieve signal, even a known strong 50,000 Watt station. Reception is terrible. The contrast of the station/clock screen is horrribly light (with no way to adjust contrast). It is almost impossible to see the screen. You get what you pay for! Cheap Junk!
You don't use the drive for your operating system, backups or storing data. They make wonderful paperweights, but that is about it. The installation software is easy, if you don't have a problem with it and it doesn't trash your system. If you have trouble with the drive, don't worry. Maxtor will offer every kind of excuse possible, tech support is not helpful, and customer service needs to be renamed. Customer contempt, perhaps. Maybe customer disservice. Shop for a better drive and a better company.
I'm no computer expert but this was impossible to install and once there difficult to use. I'll be throwing this item in the trash.
I attribute the loose fit of the Palm in the case to a major malfunction of my Palm (including the erase of all my data and inability to synch properly). Certainly flops around in case. The only foam that came with the case was meant for stabalizing it in the packaging. Construction: aluminum and plastic. Design inconvenient for accessing pen and charging and synching cable inputs.Thanks to Amazon.com for making returns so easy!
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 ...
It connects for a while, and when I change the encryption, it becomes very spotty. I try using the repair function under windows, it will fix it if you are connect to the LAN cable. The connection will fail after a while you disconnect the LAN cable. Conflicts with the Windows wireless connection.Very unrealiable.
A nice device, but Microsoft didn't include software that encrypts the fingerprint image. Although very difficult to do someone *could* steal your fingerprint. To be safe I would not use this fingerprint reader for password protected websites that contain sensitive information or for network admin or computer BIOS privledges.
overstated the value of 3. quality as the Chinese counterparts. packaging - just polyethylene. when the flash has the effect of built-in flash. do not buy it.
I bought 2 of these, but when I got them the receiver is a 2" x 2" antenna, with a one foot long cord attached. Nothing like what they show in the picures. I have returned them and hope to get my refund. Hopefully yours will be as they portray in the ad.
The mouse felt cheap right out of the package. Very light, good size and comfortable to use. However the thumbwheel was inconsistent in controlling from the start, and now (less than a year) the left mouse button has started generating multiple "clicks" each time I press down..... causes all kinds of problems... multiple deletions of e-mail, opens stuff when I don't want it opened, etc. I getting to a point where I have stopped buying Logitech stuff anymore; I've had other issues with their desktop cameras and joysticks.
I bought and installed version 6 of this device a couple of years ago. On the positive side, it was easy to install and it offered a reasonable set of features, if not everything I wanted. However, in the last two days, it has been going out to lunch for no reason that I can see: while the unit shows activity on its Internet and wireless LEDs, and it continues to show up in a scan for wireless networks, it will not issue DHCP leases on the LAN side, and it will not respond to ICMP pings from either the WAN or the LAN sides. Rebooting the box clears the problem, but this is not an acceptable solution. Since NetGear says my support options all involve me paying money, I expect to buy a new wireless router with a different brand label.
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.
Bought it on the hope it would work with the iPAQ 5555 I still have.Doesn't matter what I place in it. Memory card, CF format expansion, just does not work.Only redeeming quality is that it has a built in cover for the screen.
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.
Apparently this item was listed wrong before and is now listed wrong again. It is now listed as a 4 in 1 PCMCIA adapter, but does not accept smart media cards as listed and probably does not accept others listed. I ordered the same item from Buy.com and again received the same wrong item. It has the correct product number on the box, but is most definitely the wrong item. Obviously a newer model with the same product number, but different features and is Addonics' fault for faulty product control.
I just received this unit and have to state that I'm rather disappointed. First, we are an all-Mac household with a SonicWall firewall but this unit is so heavily PC-dependent that it would not work out the box with either.Another reviewer said it would work with the Macintosh but I couldn't even see the unit in the ARP cache or the DHCP leases of the firewall. The only way I could initially talk to the unit was to dig out an old PC and use the enclosed CD. It would be nice if there was a switch that could be flipped manually to tell the camera to use DHCP instead of UPnP (which I don't find "that universal").The second thing that really surprised me was that this unit only supports WEP wireless security instead of WPA. For all the talk about security in the documentation and in the setup tools, WEP is a very poor choice. To use this unit wirelessly in my network, which is why I bought it, I will have to gut the security of the rest of my network. This is a serious shortcoming, in my opinion, especially for such an expensive camera.Finally, I'm finding the Panasonic support site clumsy and limited in scope and utility. This product has potential but it its shortcomings get in the way of its utility. Until they add WPA, I can't recommend this unit. If you're a Mac user, make sure you have access to a Windows machine to get it out of UPnP. I think it defaults a 192.168.x.x. address.
I bought these for $120 and was not thrilled - I'm an electronica producer so I may be biased but do have an appreciation for accuracy. These have little to no bass and were tiresome to my ears in both fit and fatigue due to sharpness of highs and midrange. Oh yeah, I burned them in - must have had over seventy hours on them before my cats chewed them up (those bastards)... But I bought a pair of the Sennheiser CX300's and now feel the cats did me a favor. Much more comfortable, priced at a third of these and have excellent bass response with smooth highs... it's all subjective when it comes to earphones but this was my experience.
I own two other Directv DVR recorders and love them. They are the older model that is not available from Directv.I bought the R15 for its longer record time.It is a real disappointment compared to the older models.The user interface (the interaction of the user, the remote and the screens on the TV) is much more difficult than the older models. Right now I am having a problem with it not recording correctly when I tell it to. It's slow, and difficult to use. Directv cannot offer a solution to it not recording shows.I am buying one of the older units to replace this model I got from Directv.
After an hour of trying to get this to work, I gave up. Although I got a signal, I couldn't get on the internet. So I returned it and got Netgear's version instead (WGR614). I had the Netgear product up and running in less than 10 minutes. Don't waste your money on the D-Link product unless you have a degree in computer science. If you want plug and play simplicity, go with Netgear.
left ear bud went out a week after i got them. i dont recomend them after all dissapointed in the quality but the bass is awsome
These have good sound, but comfort and fit are just not there. The ear pieces are flat, very little cushion, and don't swivel enough to fit to your head very well.
I ordered this cable from Sewell Direct. I received the cable in generic form. It was not packaged by Belkin. It did not say Belkin on the cable itself. It came in a plain plastic bag. My cable at home has Belkin imprinted on it, enclosed in Belkin packaging. I returned it to Sewell. They promptly refunded my full purchase total plus the return shipping costs. They should specify this generic or bulk packaging, so that I do not waste my time ordering from them.
I purchased a Samsung LN-T4665 from Amazon. After only 18 months of purchase, the TV has stopped working - NO picture. Samsung customer service says they cannot do anything since it is outside the warranty period. Repair estimate (from a Samsung authorized technician) is more than the cost of a new set.There are numerous posts regarding the same issue for Samsung LCD TVs - on Amazon and other websites (see links below).[...]It is unfortunate that Samsung is not doing anything to address this recurring issue. My advice - stay away from Samsung LCD TVs.
I have had multiple issues with this camcorder. It was used a total of less than 60 minutes and then put away for several months (inside the air-conditioned house). Now the screen no longer works; it won't record videos; and the DV connector to transfer what little footage I have doesn't recognize the camera. I bought a replacement camcorder to get the footage off the film and it transferred easily -- so it isn't an issue with the computer or software.I will not purchase another JVC camcorder as they want more to repair this one than it costs to purchase a new one.
I have used this model for about 6 months. And it will bankrupt me replacing batteries. It also gets confused if I try to use both the laptop touch pad and then switch back to the mouse. My logitech model V220 unit on another PC is flawless and operates on it's original battery forever.Get the V220
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.
I should have read the reviews before buying....This router (WGR614v6) keeps dropping the wireless connection. At first I thought it was my ISP, but when you try to log into Netgears administration page, you can't, even though my ipconfig tells me that I still have a valid IP.I just bought this router no more than a month ago and I am dropping connections almost every day!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT if you are using a wireless setup...Sorry NETGEAR, but this product SUCKS!!!
I only got 2 years out of this player. It still plays retail DVD's but playing DVD+R and DVD-R discs is a nightmare. It either doesn't recognize the discs or its a garbled mess on the screen. I also couldn't fast-forward or reverse anymore. It looks like the laser is going bad. It is just a matter of time before it won't play retail DVD's anymore. I guess Sony makes their players disposable to last only a few years. They want to keep you coming back so they can get more of your $$$. If you are looking to buy this I would avoid it and try another model.
I returned this item. I bought because it was a suggested companion item for the LaCie 160 GB Rugged Hard Drive USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800, which I purchased for traveling. The case was far to big and bulky for the small hard drive for purposes of traveling. Because the hard drive was ruggedized, there is really no need for the case other than to store cables.
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 researched binoculars and wanted lightweight but good visuals for a Safari. The price looked good so I bought these Bushnells. It was a mistake. The eyepiece was so small it made the visuals difficult. Despite no roughness, the eye lens fell out and they were worthless. Amazon is great about returns of defective merchandise but I would rather have good quality binocs. Look for another choice. My daughter had a Nikon binocular on the trip and they were divine for animal and bird viewing.
I got this card for pretty cheap ...so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised about its quality, but I would really recommend going with something else. I had reservations about buying this card considering my relatively poor experience with another D-Link wireless card (for my laptop), but I figured that range wouldn't be an issue this time because my computer was only going to be 20 feet away from the access point (I just didn't want to have the clutter of a cable running through the hallway). It turns out that when this card works, it works all right, but sporadically (about 25% of the total time on average for me), it just stops sending or receiving. Obviously, this is very frustrating. I'm not sure if it's an issue with the drivers or the hardware itself, but either way, I'd rather spend twice as much to get a card that works nearly 100% of the time.
Tried two of these for my Canon Powershot SD800 IS Digital Elph and neither would power the camera. Camera works fine on its battery BUT these devices evidently do not work with the camera. Replacing the battery with the ACK-DC30 left the camera dark. Checking the output showed an AC voltage of about 50v AC as the output NOT a DC voltage. Two devices same result. Maybe a bad Chinese import?
Other then tint the screen it did not work. You are still able to see the screen from almost every angle.
This product is useless. I can't even figure out how it works. It just falls off. I see why it says it is worth $50 but selling for $5. Actually it is worth $0.
First of all let me comment upon the good, the function of the device. The earphone sound is fair with the main issue being inability to get it positioned correctly. The microphone is good with clear sound, good placement and great sound isolation. The USB connector was recognized easily and set up without problem in Skype.Unfortunately, the rest is bad. The swivel on the earpiece is annoying, it swiveled into the wrong position often when I tried to put it in and tended not to stay put when I turned my head. The flexible ear hook is a little too wimpy. Sure its comfortable, because its so loose it likes to fall off. Also, although I havent had it long enough to have it fail yet, the cable from the headset to the 2.5mm jack is of the cheap two-wires connected together kind that has failed for me many times in the past. Oh and between the USB connector and the headset there is way too much cord, enough that I taped all the USB cord around the the dongle thing, which is quite large.So to summarize, bad fit, cheap wire, good microphone, USB connector too large and with too much cord.
Unfortunately, the negative reviews turned out to be correct. I just bought it and I am returning it! It's awful. I then went out and bought a Sony and it is SO much better! It does whatever you program it to do -- there are no "failures" like the Toshiba had. What a pleasure.
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...
I did get it for a film class . But the end result is : Unless you dont want to spend the bucks in a newer hd camcorder and this is all you can afford I guess it is what it is !. It is digital and using a fire wire is good for editing but your pc must be able to keep up with the frame drop now days 3.0 is the way to go. Some will say Oh dv is still better than hd since most people dont have a bluray YET ! thats the key word yet. You can transfer hd to your flash cards anymore , dont need a blueray dvd. The cam did good in darker places I used it for a wedding and for a few tournaments. the picture is just too old to compare to the hd def. It was good in its finest day but not anymore.You will reget to pay over 300 bucks for it and the batteries are not cheap .
Bought this tv for master bedroom. Great picture, nice size, looks really good aesthetically. Is significantly smaller (depth) than the 24 inch jvc it replaced.The problem with the tv is the extra components, namely the dvd and vcr. Both are noisy and slow to respond when a command is entered. The vcr takes about 5 seconds to spool-up (very noisy) every time the tv is turned on, and again when the tv is turned off. If you inadvertently press the power button and turn off the tv, you have to wait for this process to complete before you can turn it on again. Note that it does this regardless of whether you have a tape inserted in the vcr. The dvd player just seems cheap, the on-screen displays are ugly and the drive is noisy.Lastly the remote control stinks! While it has all the major buttons you will need, each of them is tiny and there is so many of them (buttons) that finding the right one to push can be very challenging, especially in the dark.One other thing, when channel-surfing using the up-down button on the remote, the television goes blank for about a second between channels, then the picture "pops" in. This "pop" is sometimes accompanied by a loud noise that sounds like static. It's hard to express, but the channel changing should be smoother.In summary, I bought this tv over a cheaper Panasonic, mostly because I feel confident in the Toshiba name. If I had it to do again, I would buy the Panasonic and save myself the eighty-dollar premium I paid to own the Toshiba.
Gets stuck in the VCR (a professional grade VCR, not junk) every time I tried to insert it. I did have a battery in it as I was supposed to. Could not get it to work. I have a feeling this one is made flimsily. Might try a Panasonic next.
Bought this product Monster Turbine High-Performance In-Ear Speakers last June 2010. Used it to listen to music or audiobooks from my iPhone during long train rides or when driving long distance. It was the best in-ear speakers i ever owned. The sound was very good. Bought it for a little over $100, kinda pricey so i took really good care of it. I always placed it in its carrying case when not being used. Unfortunately it on lasted 6 months. Last December 2010, the sound on one of the speakers would cut out intermittently. Then this January 2011, the right speaker stopped working completely. I have been calling Monster customer service but had no luck so far. I have been calling 4 business days in a row every week, several times each day. Every time I call I'm placed on hold for 45 minutes to an hour (I put my phone on speakerphone and do chores, all the while listening to the "holding" music). This product has a 3 year warranty, hopefully customer service picks up before the warranty expires.
The sound in these earbuds is awful! Sounds like you are in a tin can. I HAVE HAD A FEW FRIENDS TRY THEM AND NONE OF THEM LIKED THEM EITHER! I would not recomment these to any one!!!
I'm only able to pick up 2 of the 5 channels I want to pick up with this antenna, all channels I want are broadcast 6 miles away(very close) and I'm unable to get 3 of them. The ones I do get come in at about 60-70% signal strength with the occasional artifact on dropout(dropouts happens briefly and not often, artifacts are consistent about once a minute).
I always have problem with normal headsets which r not designed for running since they drops all the time while running. This is different. it keeps the headsets in my ears all the time while running. Please notice the way to wear this headset is let the wire go over your ears. the first time i used it, i wear it upside down and it kept dropping.The sound quality is bad and the quality of the headset is terrible. I had two sets in four months. They all break in a short period of time. The quality of the cable and sound quality is bad. Plus it's not that comfortable.I like the wire is not long as other products, but hey 2 months life circle for a headset is way too short.
I took my chances with these speakers, and they worked for 3 days. All week I had my stereo at Volume 14, and just this past weekend I went 4 wheeling with my friends and cranked up some dubstep to volume 18 (my stereo goes to 50) and the driver side speaker blew out. I also got the 5.25 inch Pyle Speakers and I give those 2 stars, only because they haven't blown out yet, they don't sound very good. I returned both sets and sacrificed 3 days of no speakers in my car to get some Polk Audio Speakers. Spend the extra money and get some better quality speakers.
Bought this thing 3 months ago, have not been pushing the system because it's so inexpensive (I know it can't take it). About 3 weeks ago, it started rattling on certain songs ("I Got 5 On It" by Luniz, for example). As of today, this thing is shot. Game over. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. There's no sound coming out of this thing at all, and the amp's still fine.The reason it was rattling was because part of the sub became unglued; a plastic ring around the backside of the unit came unattached to the metal it was glued to. I can see that virtually no adhesive was used to hold the thing together.
Don't buy this. It would be way cheaper and much more flexible to just buy 4 USB capture devices. Then you could use any software package you like. I'm getting ready to toss this card and use Zone Minder with a mix of USB and IP cameras I collected. With my Belkin USB capture I can also use the camera I bought to go with the Swann. But I'm done with their software so I'm done with this card that is not usable with any other software.I use this, I get recordings, so it does the basic thing it says it will do, but that's it.The software is really bad and there is no hope in it getting any better. Swann has heard about the bugs long enough and is not doing anything.I don't want to set my computer to 1024x768 to view your program. I don't want your program anchored to the top left all day. I can't see some of the fields in configuration because you wrote it wrong. Does Swann not see these problems on their computers?At least make a driver that will allow me to use other software, you know Swann, TWAIN compliant I think it's called?I'm sorry I bought this.
This product is not as espected, the quality is not good, it got damaged after few uses.
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.
Nothing I could do made this cartridge fit and work correctly in my fax machine. I have had difficulty in the past with after marker toner cardridges, but decided to try again. I ended up having to replace the machine
I have to agree with some of the other reviewers here in pointing out the poor durability of these headphones. When I first received them and tried them out, I was really pleased with the sound. They insulate your ears from outside noise very well and sound terrific. The problem lies with the fact that I've only had them for 3 months and the left headphone has stopped working already. I'm guessing that there's a loose wire inside somewhere and, after just 3 months, I'm must say that I'm disappointed.Even if the wire hadn't come loose and the left earbud stopped working, I most likely still would not have purchased this model again due to the unorthodox asymmetrical design of the headphone cord. Where the main cord splits into the single wires leading to each earbud, the left wire is significantly shorter than the right wire, causing the entire headphone cord to ride down the left side of your body (if you're carrying your music player on your left). This might make sense for some people, but for me it's incredibly annoying as the cable rides directly in front of my shirt pocket and, also, the 'collar' where the 2 single wires join into the cord constantly gets caught on my shirt collar when I turn my head. Why couldn't they have just stuck with a traditional cable?Overall, this is an unfortunate product for Sennheiser, as they have a truly great sounding set of earbuds connected to a truly flawed and unreliable headphone cable setup.
I bought this TV in July 2006. The picture quality on SD and HD is excellent. What I don't like about rear projection is the limited viewing angle.On May 14, my TV lost video. I called Samsung and it has been 4+ weeks and I still don't have my TV. They had to replace the lamp, ballast and the DMD board. The TV is great as long as it is working but I wouldn't trust one to work for very long. I researched these for quite a while before buying and all of the reviews were good.If I were buying today my first choice would be flat panel LCD if money was no object, but since it is with me, I would go with a plasma because I believe it is the best bang for the buck at current market prices (June, 2007). 42 inches seems to be the break point. At 42 and below LCD and plasma seem to be about the same price but plasma wins the value contest at 50 inches and above.Tip: If you are visiting a store to look at TV's and you wear glasses (sometimes, like I do), make sure and take them.
This lens looks on the surface to be a great all-purpose lens, and at first the pictures looked a step up from myCanon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. It has image stabilization, and a good range, I thought it would be a good general purpose lens. I quickly became disillusioned with the results, many pictures where out of focus, so I thought I would compare it against my other lenses. What I discovered surprised me. I took the cost effective 50mm lens, the 100mm macro lens, the 70-300mm IS lens, the kit 18-55mm and the 28-135mm and took the same pictures at focal lengths of 50mm and 100mm of a batik (where possible). I made sure I had adequate lighting to avoid camera shake (1300 watts total, plus all pictures were above 1/50th second), which I thought might be the culprit, and took a series of photos with each lens at f4.5. The worst lenses by far were the 28-135 and the 18-55 which gave about the same results. Whilst the 100mm macro lens (from the same distance) and the 70-300mm IS, and often the 50mm showed the grain of the canvas on which the art was imprinted, the 28-135mm and the 18-55 were not sharp at all, and sometimes downright blurry. This was at a distance of about 2 meters (12 feet). There were 5 test pictures, in every single one, the 100mm macro lens gave the best result (just ahead of the surprisingly good 70-300IS). The 28-135 was very disappointing. I think the sample was wide enough to eliminate operator error. I wondered if my camera was failing to auto-focus properly, but the results with the 100mm are perfect 9 times out of 10, often even when working at macro ranges with autofocus on, and bad 10/10 with the 28-135mm.In short: Avoid this lens if you want crisp pictures. Get instead theCanon - Lens - 50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF(though some say the f1.4 is better, I might agree, but it's over 4 times the price, and this is definitely a step up from the 28-135), and also theCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras. It won't set you back that much more, and you'll get much better pictures and be able to do macro work! You might argue that the 28mm end would be missing, but the kit lens takes as good photos as this lens, so you're not missing much except perhaps better manual focus, but I would imagine few are using manual focus with this lens.Other problems you may find are that the zoom barrel will extend of it's own accord if you point the camera downward. I also found that I had to take two or three pictures at a time to get one that was anywhere near in focus and correctly exposed. Lens certainly won't just 'snap' the moment first time, I dread to think what it would be like on action shots.
I bought these on accident when I was trying to buy some rechargeable batteries for my camera. But for the money I paid I thought they would last longer than the average battery but they didn't.
Well a few years later and with minimal usage this item died on me. Asides from using the drive to install the occassional software this drive did not log a lot of usage hours. Sorry, this is the last time I buy a Sony. The quality of the products it makes continues to decline year over year. The name lost its gold standard for consumer electronics quite some time and this reinforces it.
Beware of Creative products!The glowing reviews here are based upon people that have just received their new toy. Ask them what happens between 90 days and one year. The durability of Creative products is extremely poor. Why do you think they only warrant the product for 90 days, after which you pay all labor to fix it? You can expect Creative products to fail after 90 days.Think of quality in Mp3 players as being demonstrated by the manufacturer's warranty. Look at Microsoft's Zune and Apple's iPod. They both offer a full one-year warranty. That means that they believe their products are built well enough to last at least one year. Creative has no more confidence in their product than 3-months!These devices do stop functioning very easily. The $50-$100 you think you are saving by buying a Creative product is quickly lost trying to repair it in less than a year.
I've had nothing but trouble with my Netgear, and I'd suggest staying away from it.First, I bought it and a netgear wireless card for my laptop and a netgear wireless card for my second desktop. The laptop worked fine, but myself and three friends (one of whom is professor of computer science who teaches classes on networking) couldn't get the netgear card to work with the netgear router.Second, and this is an unpardonable sin, I can't play any Xbox live games through this router. I can log in and download content, but I can't get in. I have two friends with the same router, and they can't play games either. On three different games (GRAW, Gears of War, Call of Duty 3), I log in for live play and no servers ever spawn.This router is buggy and hard to work with. Avoid it.
This was a mild disappointment. It is the second Garmin product that fails me, I also owned a Pilot II, whose firmware at some point lost its marbles, and now it displays only some pages and refuses to get a GPS fix.The Venture had, almost from the beginning, a problem with the display, which flickered and became alternatively all black or white, or lost some horizontal lines, creating a nice "blinds" effect.The problem normally went away by moderate slapping. But it is not a nice start.Second point: the battery contacts are sub-quality, you just need to shake the unit a little and the electrodes lose contact with the battery, causing the unit to switch off.Third: when the memory is fairly full, the operating system goes in overload mode, sometimes it does not manage to acquire the user input, and you find yourself trying to use the buttons without actually managing to do nothing. Erase the memory and the problem disappears.Four: a few leaves overhead and you lose the fix, the sensitivity and selectivity is not great.Maybe I had a bad firmware, who knows, but I don't want to change my firmware every month, I expect the original firmware to be OK for a while.I just bought a Magellan, I'm curious to see if it's better or worse.
Like many other people who purchased this tv combo, the unit failed after the first 3 months. And would you know it the warranty did too. When I took it to get fixed the repair shop said they knew exactly what was wrong because the had 17 of the same model being worked on for the same thing. Approximately 6 months after I got it repaired, it is broke again and will not stay on. Stay away from this product, we will be very disappointed.
For the price I thought that it would not be perfect. That it would have some flaws. When I received it the first time it would not turn on. The tape deck worked but nothing else. When I returned and received the replacement, it did not work either. Same problmes as the first. The price is tempting but even if I or you got a good one, how long would last before it began to breakdown?
This does not fit the iPAQ hx2755. Do not try! There are plenty of other cases out there that will work. I ended up with a 94 cent digital camera case from Wal-Mart that works better than this thing.
Not that gradual and "smooth" of a transition as advertised.There could be a reason the promo pictures of this product are shot at such an angle, but that may just be my spite and paranoia getting the best of me.Furthermore, the great dilemma with this filter is its line being not only very obvious, but it is in the dead center of the filter. This greatly limits the flexibility and versatility in shots you can get with it. Now let me just say, if you like shooting landscapes and keep the horizon through the middle each time, that's your prerogative (same goes if you crop it later). This is not how I like to do things, and since this is my review, I see this as a major con.If you are in the same boat as me, I would look up the Cokin filter system which allows you to move the filter up and down to your liking (and is more gradual of a transition between grey and clear). Personally, I'm not using filters as much as I used to and am working with post production more to achieve the effect I'm trying to get (except for polarizers, which are impossible to replicate in post), so I'm not endorsing Cokin either.[...]
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.
though it may be my tv, still cant see anything without fuzz here and there and also need to zoom in a lot in order to read
Unit lasted exactly 98 days. Unit now completely inactive. Service repair a joke... they need 3 months to handle the repair.
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.
I purchased one and received it, it never worked right. I received a replacement and have had the same problem. I think this model is a waste of money unless they fix the bugs. It just keeps saying you have to repair the disk with software that does not come with it.
Beware of this statement: "This print server is compatible with a wide range of USB multifunction printers and scanners..." It is not true. D-Link has lists of printers that have been tested and deemed compatible. One list for print and scan, and another for print only. These are very short lists. The print/scan list includes only HP and Epson. My new Canon MF4150 did not make either list. (I checked after I bought because I believed the above statement.) Before opening shrink wrap, I called D-Link for some advice. They told me that the chances are 95% that it would work with an untested printer (like mine). Well, unsurprisingly, I landed in the 5% group. The print server "setup wizard" grabbed the Fax driver for my Canon multifunction. It did not provide any options. There is no way to manually select or change to the correct driver. D-Link tech support confirmed this for me. I think D-Link is being deceptive in their rosy-scenario marketing verbiage. Their lists probably have about 100 compatible printer models in the universe of thousands(?) on the market.
brand new media card - camera doesn't recognize it, computer doesn't recognize it, CF media player doesn't recognize it... never had a problem with any other brand but Dane-Elec. their customer support was non-existent, despite e-mails and phone calls (forever on hold). am planning on returning this to amazon, maybe they'll decide not to carry this product anymore.
I had no way of knowing (the manual has to be downloaded from HP's website) that if one ink tank is exhausted, the entire printer is useless. That's right - if all you want to do is print black text, and you've got a full tank of black ink, the thing sits and cries for its yellow instead of printing the black text. Never saw that trick before, and don't want to see it again.
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!
This camera would be great if not for the latency between pressing the button and the actual taking of the picture. I sent mine back.
In 2007 I downloaded the Spanish iLingo app from iTunes on my ipod touch. It is has great little Spanish phrases, that are spoken in Spanish and English. This version with French, Italian, German, and Spanish, will not open on my 2011 Macbook pro. I need to return it to xTrememac. This software is old. Why is it still for sale if it is incomparable with new OS. Buyer beware. fileron
Within the first month I noticed that the router was intermittently dropping both wired and wireless connections. During these connection drops the router could not be accessed at all. "Ping" commands to the router's IP address were timing out. This indicates a failure either with the firmware or hardware.I submitted an online support request to Netgear, waited a week, and received no response. I submitted another support request, and again was ignored. The third time, I sent a message saying their support was useless, and they deleted my online registration.I can forgive problems with a product, but with such a lack of respect for customers, I think Netgear is a company to avoid.
I had the V-Moda bass and I left them on a plane. I purchased these as a replacement. I was a HUGE fan of the V-Moda Bass. They were much better than my friends expensive Shure buds.I used the Shure's at the gym for a week while I replaced mine. They are too heavy to work out in and have little bass. Anyway, I received my Vibe's and out of the box the left ear bud was DOA. The right bud had little sound quality as well. I sent them back and replaced with the Bass model and love them!! Might have gotten a lemon all around but I would not recommend these.
"Re-manufactured" is NOT the same as refurbished. This is a Chinese imitation of the actual Sennheiser headphones. They're not a repaired set of German headphones, they're cheaply made in China.If you can catch the non-remanufactured ones on sale, the actual Sennheisers, do yourself a favor and get them they're worth the extra 20bucks. Hell they're worth an extra 30bucks.These don't sound anywhere near as good. They're flimsy and cheaply made. I even question that they conform to FCC standards as required by American law..
Having sold countless Viewsonic monitors in years past, when it came time to replace my own 19&quot; CRT, I did some research and chose the P90F from their professional line of monitors. Bad choice. The monitor had numerous serious problems. Text (at 1024x768) was unacceptably fuzzy (far worse than the other two midline monitors in my office). It had a 4mm drop in the upper-right corner. The vertical linearity was decidedly sub par. It would not correctly retain the horizontal sizing. And most disturbingly, it would take over 20 minutes to slooowwwly restore the saved settings coming out of sleep mode! The documentation leads one to believe that the maximum vertical refresh rate is only 85Hz, which is exactly what both the PNP and supplied driver also show as a maximum. One has to trust the web site's figures if you are going to drive it any higher (my card supports 160Hz at this resolution). All in all, a disaster, and so it went back. I won't be buying from Viewsonic again.Not wanting to risk another disaster, I went premium all the way and bought an Eizo Flexscan T766, which is the finest monitor I've ever owned or worked with.
I was hoping Microspot Interiors was finally going to be a good interior design app for OS X but the software is very disappointing. I worked with the program for several hours and then gave up. The manual is poorly written and the help files in similar shape. The program itself is highly unintuitive, and even though I am an expert at many high-end programs for the Mac, I couldn't get to square one with this software.Not only that, when the CD came, the program was defective and I had to contact Microspot in England and wait for them to send me a new copy on disk--only to find I found the program's interface to be awkward and unworkable.I may be wrong and it may just be that I need a bit of training on it, but even just starting to mess around with the program it was hard to do anything. Good software means an interface that is easy and intuitive to use. Microspot has unfortunately missed the boat on this one. I'm hoping they will do better on future versions but I'm not holding my breath. It was a waste of the money I spent for it.
I purchased this bag in addition to the D300, a couple lenses, an extra battery pack, memory card, etc., etc. Bottom line: It should have been free. I've had this bag exactly ONE MONTH and the lining has already ripped away at the top seam in two places! I've handled this bag like it has a bomb inside....so for the lining to pull away at the top screams poor quality! Wish I had gotten a nice bag that would not only protect my camera but LAST, too! Not to mention how unprofessional it looks when I open my camera bag and you see white foam exposed around the top!
This Netgear router worked flawlessly for me for ONE year. After that it intermittently would loose wireless connection.
I purchased this player about five months ago. Recently while playing a flawless DVD, the picture froze up while audio continued to play. Powering down the player and restarting it solved the problem. MP3 playback is a problem on this unit also. The instructions include a nice &quot;disclaimer&quot; about how certain types of MP3 media may not work. All MP3 media sounds terrible on this machine. Playback is interrupted by &quot;pops&quot; and &quot;chirps&quot;. MP3 discs also cause the unit to freeze and not advance to the next song (though you can advance it manually by pressing the skip button).Picture playback is good and the unit has many features not found on other players, such as screen capture (allows you to use a scene from a DVD and select it as &quot;Wallpaper&quot; for your TV) and zoom capabilities.I have not utilized the player's progressive scan output yet.
This memory did not work in my computer. I returned it almost 4 weeks ago for a refund and got blown off. I have written to you guys and have gotten no response. So at this point I am VERY PISSED OFF----ESPECIALLY SINCE I FOLLOWED YOUR COMPANY'S EXPLICIT DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO RETURN IT. REALLY PISSED!!!
Sound not bad, but for the money i expected more. The problem I have with this particular set is the comfort, not easy on the ear, seems to grab and leave a burning sensation. wouldn't buy them again, unless they changed the material used on the tip.
We bought one and tried it on the counter before installing. The radio, on all stations, had a deep roaring sound in the background. Our current boombox sitting on the counter works fine. We thought there was something wrong with it, so we returned it and got another. Same problem, so we had to return that one too. We are looking for another similar product, but have been unable to find anything else.
This product craps out with in about 10 charges not worth your money or time this item is awful. It makes no sense to buy this item or once yu should just go to gamestop and buy there over priced stuff because this is not worth anything
Pros:* Bluetooth with included dongle* Nice feeling keyboard* Laser mouse* On/Off for mouse/keyboardCons:* Less responsive keys and mouse action than wired G5 and G15* Horrible for gaming* Non user replaceable battery pack?!?! What gives there?* Too honkin expensive for what it is!!!* Can we get rid of the mouse docking cradles already? A simple A-B USB cable would be great. I have a whole desk full of proprietary logitech peripheral chargers and cables. Streamline and standardize please guys...* Logitech software is a resource hog and too intrusive - I don't even install it it anymore* Media key on the left hand side is WAY too touchy - launching media player at the most inopportune times (i.e. while killin' fools in BF 2142 or while raiding in WoW)* Useless LCD "feature" - who looks at their keyboard for information?To sum up, for the asking price on this system, Logitech should do much better. This was given to me as a gift, so I can't return it, but I would have rather had a G5 mouse and a Saitek Eclipse II keyboard for about the same scratch. You're slippin' Logitech!
This is a nightmare to setup in uneven territory. Tried 5 different spots in my yard and never worked.Wasted money! Get yourself a membership at the YMCA and save yourself some money.No stars for this product!!!
I am sure this card is fine for products in which it actually works.....unfortunately my camera is not one of them, even though SanDisk claims my Canon Sd 630 works with SDHC cards, it in fact does NOT. Screen reads "Memory card locked" even when it is not locked. :( Bummer Hopefully I can sell it!!
The only songs I put on the IPOD were from retail CDs. I didn't download anything from any websites, yet the IPOD became irrepairable and non restorable. Thank goodness Amazon took it back. Now I am just waiting for my refund.
The heading tricked me into thinking it was a 64 gig on black Friday. I take the blame and I am keeping it. It cannot even store one picture on my 14 megapixel camera.
When I first got my Bass Freqs I loved them. They create rich lower notes well and I love the sound isolation capabilities. Then one of the earbuds began to play music noticeably quieter than the other. This happened only a couple weeks after buying the earbuds from Amazon. After getting a new pair on warranty, I was glad to find they worked perfectly after that... until one of the earbuds just fell apart. And it happened right after the warranty ended, too. Not only that, but the other earbud has just started falling apart, and they are both unreliable. I would not buy this product again, no matter how good it makes my music sound.
This product is on back order,it's approaching a month since the order was placed with Office Depot(Computer4sure.com).I'm thinking about cancelling it.
This is probably thr worst DVD player that I have ever owned.It looks cheap and performs cheap.
Had high hopes for this smart-looking little device. Loved the fact that it wasn't trying to be an iPod (despite the rather retro-Mac GUI), and that it offered 20GBs in a robust box somewhat smaller than a packet of Silk Cut. Then I found its downside.When the unit is plugged into the USB and charger together (as advised in the manual), it gets hot. Not just a little bit hot: VERY hot. Frankly, I was worried. True, it cools down during playback, but that didn't do much to allay my fears.The real problem is with the onboard software. Clearly, Archos has rushed this product to market in time for Christmas. And it shows. Buggy software means that playlist creation (in my experience, at least), is impossible. More correctly, you can compile a playlist (.m3u), but you can't save it. Even when you think you had. Several times. Go to the playlist browser, and ... nada. Search the drive using Windows Explorer. Nope, no playlists to be found.I consulted the manual, which was not only inaccurate but also confusing and unhelpful. If you try to follow the way it suggests creating playlists, you simply won't be able to. Because the info is totally wrong. No lie. Oh, and if you try editing playlists while a list is playing (which you're supposed to be able to), it crashes the unit. Bad.One other problem: you can't delete files from the main unit, only through a PC (again, contradicting the manual).The XS200 sounds good, looks good - but just isn't up to the job. Back to drawing board for Archos, methinks.
I have to agree with the last two people - the ones below that, I promise I think are Zenith employees / upper management leaving false `good' reviews. Seriously, do NOT purchase this TV, or if you are goofy enough and choose to ignore this, remember this review/post once YOU are the one writing a similar one. I have had mine for a little under a year. I experienced the usual quirks with this model, such as the lengthy turn-on time, blurry screen unless you personally adjust contrast & sharpness, etc. - I expected that because I read on it a little before I bought it. What I did NOT expect, was the image burn!!! I mean, after all, it is sold as an LCD TV!! I mean, for heaven's sake, even the name says it: LCD52 ... anyway, after a few months of use, the screen began developing a long blue streak across the middle. At first it was only discernable when switching channels, etc. THEN, the blue streak began getting bigger, and WORSE ... images from everything else imaginable began burning into the screen in a matter of minutes (without exaggeration). I have just contacted the Zenith customer service, but thought I'd research this problem a little, and came across this site. I thought it very important to warn people just in case they are thinking of purchasing this TV. As I said at the beginning - your choice whether to heed or not. I wish you luck, wish me the same. By the way, we have opted to go back to using our old 60" projection TV because the image on this one is so bad. Right now it is just a pretty, pretty-useless box in the living room. Quite sad actually, especially when I think that we could have invested our money in another model that perhaps would not be doing this.
Didn't fit my ears, either size. Didn't come with an instruction manual. Waste of money. Don't waste your time with these.
It will adapt and allow you to put on lens, however the are several very serious problems. First of all it blocks part of the built in flash. Meaning if you use both it will leave a huge shadow across you picture. Sony recommends getting the slave flash, however you may wish to see the reviews of the slave flash before getting it also. Second you can't use the AF illuminator. Also you obviously have to use the LCD screen not the viewfinder. Finally it makes it unsteady on a tripod.
I am pretty dissapointed with the Savers Card.We couldn't find any hotels to use it at while traveling from southern California to northern California and back.We also were unhappy about a restaurant that denied a discount (Ihop). I reported it to the membership department but have yet to recieve a reply.Knowing what I know now, I would not have purchased the card.
I'm a fan of Victorinox/Swiss Gear/Wegner products. I don't know why, really. They aren't particularly more durable I find, maybe it's because of the Red T. Anyway, like the other reviewer, bought this bag for $25 at my local Marshalls.I agree that the compartments aren't padded, but the bag's meant to be as thin as possible. My major problem is the Velcro. I feel like they went out of their way to find the loudest Velcro there was on earth. The only reason I've taken note is because I've been in class many times, needing to get something out of the bag, and the loud *crrrrrrip* is disruptive. If I leave the bag open, the Velcro stick to the carpet, which is a softer, but still audible sound.It barely holds more than my laptop and one text book before it becomes noticeable bulky.All in all...I kinda feel like it's a waste of money.
Read the professional reviews of this camera before buying. Compared to similar cameras, the F828 produces images with higher levels of noise (the digital equivalent of film grain) as well as chromatic aberration (purple fringes) in bright areas such as reflections, backlit objects, etc. I, too, decided to return mine...the nifty features and the price/lens combo don't make up for the comparatively poor image quality.
I bought this unit along with two WG511 PC Cards for two machines. It was relatively easy to install and initially worked fine. After less than one day, one of the machines lost it's connection. I phoned customer support, and got through to a guy in India after waiting for approximately 1 hour on my third atttempt. He said he didn't know what was wrong and suggested that I contact Microsoft. Through searching the internet I have found that others have encountered similar problems but have not yet found a solution.
We received this frame (the EX1011) as a gift. It worked fine for a while, but recently it stopped working. It will only stay on for a few seconds, and then it shuts itself off. I contacted Kodak, but they told me it would cost $136 to repair the frame. I would much prefer to buy a new frame that will last than to sink money into this one. Searching around online, this appears to be a common problem with Kodak frames. I will not be purchasing another Kodak frame in the future.
It gets my computer off my lap, but I wish I had bought one with a fan which hooks to the computer. I did not realize it was made flexible. It keeps it off my lap but it still gets hot.
I love iriver products, and was blown away with the sound on this player, but I had UNRESOLVABLE problems with the player and Windows Media 10. I downloaded the "fix" from the iRiver site, but I just couldn't get it to work without re-running the "fix" over and over again. Finally, I returned the player to Best Buy, severely disappointed. They need to create a new version of iRiver Music Manager as an ALTERNATIVE so one can just drag and drop the songs from your hard drive to the player. The Windows Media 10 is incomprehensible to use; and the connectivity "For Sure" is not sure at all! Furthermore, the documentation doesn't explain HOW to get photos on the player. WM 10 placed them on the file system, but the only way to see them was to use the file "browser" on the H10. Another problem was that the playlists were all "out" of sequenced from the alphabetical order I created on WM10. (This was when I COULD get the WM10 to recognize it). After awhile, I couldn't get WM10 to connect to the H10 at all. Calls to the tech support line yielded busy signals for 2 days. My email to customer service has yet to be answered. This has soured me from purchasing iRiver products for some time. Too bad for them.....
from the moment this was plugged in it slowed my new laptop to an all but grinding halt....I dearly wanted it to work, have tried everything....But it is going back
This hold my macbook pro nicely and is easy to carry around,....but its doesnt let it cool off for some reason. when i prop it other stuff it does cool off, so i don't know why this doesnt work!
Several years ago I bought a ten-pack of Memorex CD-RWs from Amazon. the first 7 CDs either failed to record accurately or would not record at all.Amazon graciously agreed to exchange these CDs for another brand, even though the packaging had been opened.Two years later, I've just purchased another package of Memorex CD-RWs from another store (couldn't remember which brand was the bad apple, and in a hurry so I didn't go home to check my records first, shame on me.) these Memorex CD-RWs are all failing too.conclusion: In my experience this brand of CD-RWs has achieved 100% consistency: it fails. period. don't buy these!
I just bought this item and as soon as I saw the video quality, decided I should return it. If you aren't tech savvy and don't understand all the descriptions about the video quality, then this description should help you: it looks like watching a pirated movie. You know the type that you can buy off the street where some guy just took a camcorder into the movie theatre? That's what your dvd quality video will look like on this thing. So suffice to say - it looks awful. Its a shame really because I liked the build, the weight, the dual-earphone inputs - but overall, if you are getting this item its so you can watch your ipod videos on a bigger screen - and when you watch them on this screen you'll see how bad the image looks and instead squint your eyes and just stare at the ipod for two hours.
I bought this from Amazon in Nov 04, the screen went blank on me this summer and I had to pay $125 plus handling $25 maybe, for a replacement product, DESPITE this being in the warranty. I got the replacement in August 05; the battery is now dead. Have spent an inordinate time on the phone (no toll free support at Palm - hell, no support for that matter!), to be told that replacing the battery (despite the unit they sent me being less than 4 months old and an obvious dud) would cost $200 plus handling. I've not given up on it yet, and will follow up all channels, including Amazon, FTC, Better Business Bureau and whoever else. Thought I'd alert others to this if you think of buying Palm One products.
Up until the last couple of months this TV has performed beautifully, vivid picture, no streaking and amazing details (especially with DVD).We've had this model for just over two years and we are now having daily shutdown problems with it. The TV will randomly shut down and will not turn back on for several hours. We've talked to Sharp's customer service and tried basic trouble shooting to no avail. I will say the wait time and their staff are courteous but I dislike being in the position to have to call them. Sharpe's final response to this is to bring it to a service center and pay for the repair. Fair enough since it's no longer under warranty but considering it's cost and the extra money paid expecting quality I'm left very dissatisfied with the ownership experience. Funny how things change, this will be the first (and by far most expensive) TV which only lasted two years before needing repair. The next closest TV Set (A Panasonic) to require repair was over 18 years old before it started losing picture quality. I know which brand I won't be buying or recommending in the future.AN
Ordered this for my Grandma. It came in a timely manner but she was not happy. You are paying close to $40 for a wooden block with some material on it, 3 plastic needles and a tiny bottle of distilled water (literally). The bottle that comes in the package doesn't say "cleaning solution". It says, "distilled water". Save yourself some money and buy just the needles. You can buy distilled water for $1 at the grocery store and a piece of soft fabric from you local craft store for next to nothing.
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.
...it's failed me too much to give it a third chance.Earlier this year I purchased an Icy Dock enclosure that works perfectly with my 1TB, but it was a bit too expensive at the time. I have a 500GB Western Digital HDD that needed a new case, and once I saw this I ordered almost immediately. It worked perfectly at first, but it began intermittently disconnecting from my computer. Thank goodness the hard drive is journaled, else I'm certain everything I have on there would be gone by now.After requesting a RMA from Macally and waiting two weeks, I received the replacement. Everything was working fine and dandy until a couple days into usage, the case started emitting some weird high pitched buzzing noise. I thought it was a street lamp from outside, but upon discovering it was the enclosure I freaked out and took the hard drive out. I tested it with a different hard drive, and even without, and it STILL emits the awful noise.Just so you know, the HDD is in perfect condition and works wonderfully in my other enclosure.I've already requested another RMA, but I'm going to sell the replacement I get from them. I really just want my money back after getting two lemons, and will stick with Icy Dock.Wonderful design, but two failures too many in my book.
After having the Sennheiser product for only a few weeks it developed a short near the headphone jack. The sound isolation is poor at best, and the sound is no better than the headphones that came for free with my player. The product was returned to Sennheiser for a warranty repair, but they refused to acknowledge the problem. Requests for explanations have been ignored.
This Wireless adapter never did work properly and did not even live up to the claims made by the manufacturer.
I have owned Canon cameras for years and was excited about my new SD800. I actually purchased the SD750, but returned it for this one. Big mistake. It's a good camera and the Imange Stablization is pretty cool, but it has a few flaws.* The pictures look no different than my 3MP camers.* The RED EYE is awful and there is no way to fix it in the camera. This was the major reason I returned it! The SD750 and SD800 both offer in-camera red eye removal during playback. That option is HUGE and work the extra few dollars!! Most of my pictures are of people. People with red eyes are not attractive and extremely time consuming to fix on the computer or at the store. The other 2 cameras do it in about 3 seconds. Very amazing I must say.* I was not thrilled with the dial on this one. It's a pain to turn and not comfortable.* Lastly, It's heavier than most of the other Canon's and a little bulky.Canon is an excellent brand and the only one I will ever buy, but save your money on this one and opt for one of the others- SD750 or SD800. Especially if you want to photograph people.I returned this on and purchased the SD750 ...Again. Much happier :)
I'd gotten this as a Christmas present from my mom and for over a month, I was happy to finally have a VCR/DVD combo (I already had a DVD player in my TV but I wanted a separate DVD unit along with a VCR to play my old video tapes). However, in early February, I discovered that whenever I tried to turn on the Sylvania DVD player, it would give me a black screen (instead of the images of flying CDs/DVDs when it was loading up) on the TV then switch over to the VCR side after a few seconds of doing absolutely nothing. The VCR side worked perfectly fine yet I could no longer activate the DVD player. The worst of it is that there's a DVD movie inside that I can't get out because the machine still refuses to operate properly. I think once I can get the movie out the old fashion way (take it apart) I'll get myself another VCR/DVD combo.My last product, a TV manufactured by Sylvania which had a VCR/DVD unit inside, was dependable and worked for years. I guess not everything can work out just the way we want them to.Overall, please be aware when you consider purchasing this particular product for anybody.
Remember being a kid and connecting two McDonald's cooky boxes by a string and using them as walky-talkies...? If so then know that these speakers sound worse than that!
I bought this Epson because of the picture quality and reliability. This printer is pretty good in printing photo quality pictures. However, my major gripe was that the paper feeding mechanism is really bad. It constantly jams and I have to feed new sheet in all the time. The reason this is occuring is because epson changed their loading mechanism that was on their model 740, to one in which the paper is not as straight when it's at rest. Then, when the paper needs to be fed, a lot more problems occur, and creates a big hassle. I will probably still get an Epson for my next printer, but I will not get the same type of paper feed EVER!
The package mentioned Wondows 2000 support, but Windows 2000 fails to detect the new hardware. I got stuck after buying the card. The card works fine with WinXP.
I bought it to be able to read E books but so far have been unable to nake it work. Nowhere is there any place that even list the E bookreader on it althought it show up on my computer, saying it will be installed at the next hot synk. Most of the space is a bunch of worthless games, with no way to delete them. It has proved to be as useful asa cheat note pad and a cheap calulator. JUNK!!
I planned to use this battery on my A2 camera but this junk can't hold a proper charge. The battery is dead in no time and unfortunately i bought 2 of them... Don't buy, it's a complete waste of money.
Seems like a nice product but I have been to 5 electronic stores to get the mini DVD's and no one has them. They are not even available on Sony's website so if all you have is the one non-rewriteable disc they include with the camera and you can't get any other discs - what's the use of having an expensive camcorder that you can't record with?
[...] it works awesome! ( i had it for about 3 months now, and it doesn't seem like it wants to give up, it does lose battery life after the 150th charge but ican deal with that and i don't even use the battery i either use it in the car or charge it while it's in use.) It's bigger than the teentech (it's a 7" instead of a LOUSY 5") and so far it is awesome, it comes with a very light battery that removes easily, a car adaptor and awesome picture. If you can find one at a walmart near you, i recomend you buy it!
I purchased this tv/vcr combo for my teenage daughter, and we really liked it at first. The size, good quality tv picture, and the FM radio were all nice features. However, after only about 6 weeks of use, the vcr started to mangle tapes. Several of our tapes were ruined, and would no longer play. Maybe this was a fluke, but I would not buy another one of this brand of tv/vcr.
I had heard alot of good things about Iomega. So I bought a very nice looking cd-rw rom/burner. The first blatent problem I had was the fact that their software to install the program to run the hardware was put on a cd. I only had one faulty cd-rom to begin with. So I tried a number of faulty options to try and get around this problem (i.e. not being able to network with another computer, not having large enough memory on my zip drive to hold the installation cd, faulty downloads on their internet site, no available floppy/zip disks to order the software for, and helpline employees with differant/opposing views/ideas). So what this all comes down to is if your able to own 2 cd-roms or 2 computers you MAY not have any problems. Otherwise, you'll end up sending this product back like I had to do.
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I bought this camera primarily for its mp3 and video capabilities. I already had a digital camera and its a good thing. The picture quality of the MC3 is very poor, so I use my other camera for photos. However, the movie capability is fun, though of relatively poor quality. I found that it's not worth using the mp3 player because, in order to download songs onto the camera, you have to use a complicated program. In addition, sufficient memory is too expensive to deal with. It would have been worth the extra money if Kodak had offered a flash--the camera is worthless inside or in low light. Two good points of the MC3 are its ease of use and its small size. But, that's about it. If you are considering purchasing the MC3 to take photos or play mp3's, don't waste your money. If you want a cheap digital video camera that just so happens to play mp3's and take pictures, you might want to purchase the MC3. But, I would look into other cameras before I would make the purchase.
The reason people install wireless networks in their homes is to provide access to their broadband connection throughout the home. While this router has a nice form factor (very small) and fairly easy installation, the wireless link is terrible. I installed this in my office. I tried to access the wireless link in my living room--through 1 wall and less than 30 feet away. NO signal. Only when I was in line of sight of the router was I able to get a link. My old, cheap Linksys router provides much greater wireless coverage. Don't buy this wireless AP/router--it is a useless piece of junk.
The strange focus adjustment lever is just plain difficult to use. The lever is uncomfortable to reach and adjust. It wasn't easy for me to adjust the focus easily or exactly. This made finding the perfect focus arduous and time-consuming.If you don't have a tripod, get one. You must use a tripod if you want to enjoy a long, steady, still gaze at your subjects.I'm buying a telescope next.
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
Out of the box, the printer had an error message. By recycling the power on and off, I was able to get it working temporarily. Unfortunately, a week later, it is now dead with the message "check printer". I called Canon, who said that they couldn't fix it over the phone. I called their repair center in Berkeley, but they didn't know how to fix it or how to even get there with the broken freeway.
Horrible experience. Bought these for kids video in the car. The only sound I got from these things were feedback, screeching. I could faintly hear the movies in the background, but the screeching was so loud you couldn't make out the dialog nor would you be able to tolerate the headphones for more than 15 seconds.I even went to an audio shop to have them install it. They tried and got same results even with noise filter. Bought a second pair, thinking 1st was defect= same thing. Ended up buying RF headphones and they worked OOTB 1st try!!Would give 0 stars but it won't let you.
I purchased this little radio five months ago. Have used maybe eight times. All the good features mean nothing because the On-Off button is failing, as reported by others, rendering the radio useless. Expensive mistake on my part!
I think that Lenovo formally IBM is mass producing their IBM ThinkPad laptops at such a high rate that the end product is very, very poor quality.The T60 is suppose to be a high performance machine. Additionally, I added an additional 4 gig of memory. However, the machine is extremly slow!The battery never reaches 100% capacity. However, the laptop is never unplugged.Tonight, I've begin having problems with the keyboard. I have to press some keys several times before the letters reflect onto the screen.I've only had the laptop for 2 months!And finally, I am experiencing "high" intrusive attacks from various parts of China. Initially, I was puzzled why the attacks were coming from China because I don't know anyone in China. The intrusive attacks occur at least 10 times a day.Finally, today I realized that Lenovo is based in China. Also, when the laptop shipped via UPS I was able to track the delivery online. The laptop originated in China.I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the IBM ThinkPad.The machine is garbage!I could have done better at Office Depot!
Noise Cancelling is pretty descent... but when turned on there is a defnite buzz in the background that can be annoying. If the music is loud enough it will cancel it out... but you shouldn't have to worry about that in a quality pair of headphones.They are fairly uncomfortable after any period of time.The audio overall is perhaps slightly above your average pair of headphones... but certainly nothing for an audiophile... as the base isn't great at all, and at high volumes there are definite distortions ina ll ranges.Bottom line, if you can find these for $30 or $40 it may be worth it for you and if you aren't too picky... but if you want a real noise cancelling experience, i would look elsewhere.
I've already spent way too much time tinkering with this router and talking to Netgear's India tech support guys to try and get consistent results. Unfortunately the only consistent thing about the MR814 is the way it loses the connection. I'm moving on, hopefully to a product that works.
After careful use for about 2 years (never dropped or abused), our xTi will not turn on. Canon has been less than helpful. They said to send it in, then when they received it, they said it would not boot (which we already knew and explained to them on the initial call). To fix it would be a minimum of $227 and a maximum of who knows what! They should have told us that before we sent it in and we could have saved the shipping expenses.Research on the web shows that this problem is widespread. After purchasing Canon cameras and numerous lens all my life, I have no further confidence in them!!! Be forewarned before you waste your money too on a Canon. It is unfortunate that Canon won't take responsibility for an apparent design defect.
The wireless card works fine in a laptop however the Router will not work with an SBC modem. The router has the same IP address as the modem which makes it impossible to address. So it is no good if you have an SBC high speed connection with their modem. Tech support has been less than helpful since they don't speak much english. They work from a list that has very little to do with the problem. I don't recommend that anyone with SBC hight speed internet purchase this product.
The converter does not work at all. Windows does not even see the device when it plugs in. Why would you try to make a few dollars by wasting other people's time.
Purchased what seemed like a good wireless router, but eventually the performance dropped, pages timed-out etc. I scoured the internet, but found that my particular model, the v4, has persistent problems, and neither the company nor anyone else had a fix for it. Eventually I replaced it with a Linksys WRT54GS. Not a problem since.
I tried the 7100. I gave it 1 star because the interface is poor and the touch screen is aweful. You have to poke the screen hard to get it to do anything. Search function and address entry is poor. Screen looks nice, highway signs are pretty cool, but overall this is not a good device.I replaced it with a Nuvi 680. I can't tell you how much better the Garmin is.
Very disappointing. I ordered two of these so-called 'genuine' chargers made by Dell from "smart_parts_usa", and they sent cheap Chinese knockoffs.I tested one, and it sparked when I plugged it in. They are not UL approved, are bigger than a real Dell charger, and do not have the very handy cord wrapping device that comes from a Dell. No way am I going to risk my life in order to save a few bucks. No UL approval makes this a very risky product, IMHO..I am going to return them. Since they didn't send what I was sold, I hope not to have to pay return freight
This product works as advertised. However there are facts you should be clued to.1) it suffers from FTP upload/download issues. It cannot do large FTP transmits or receives without hanging. This is a known problem having to do with some memory leak and their help desk's only response was "well if you want to do that, you need to get something more robust". What an answer eh.2) the device has upgrade compatability issues. Since my friend having gotten the above answer from their tech support, needed to upgrade in order to branch out into his new B2B FTP processes, he bought a good powered wireless VPN router. But as one reviewer indicated, the WAP54G will only talk to others of its kind. Indeed every setup option has a restrictive use complication. Thus these access points did not work with his new router. This means that when it comes time to upgrade, you cannot just go out and buy any old thing if your intent is to try and reuse these components elsewhere. The new router works fine, but these devices refuse to talk to it. The documentation confirms that indeed the linksys accesspoints won't talk to anything but others of their kind. That means my friend must upgrade not only his wireless router, but also the wirless connection method used by his store front pcs, and also his router setup in his home office which also uses the related linksys product. What should have been a 150$ fix is now a 600$ total replacement because these WAP54G are useless with any other equipment but themselves.3) it is slow compared to newer equipment. The speed difference between the WAP54G and corresponding router, and the new VPN wireless router was dramatic; visually noticable. Maybe this is a silver lining for my friend. He si somewhat excited about the possible speed improvment he might see at his point of sale units. The new router was painting internet screens very fast whereas the old liksys router was not in comparison. I wish I could give a comparison of wireless PC performance so that I could comment on the actual performance of the WAP54G but since we could not get the wireless connection made to the new router what can I say.And before someone says that we never tuned the WAP54G setup, know that my friend had network professionals install and optimize the WAP54G equipment when it was initially purchased. They came to his store and home office to do the setup. It cost a few bucks but he was happy at the time to know it would all work.So to recap:0) works as advertised but...1) slow2) memory leaks3) upgrade incompatibleHail Flavius!
I have had my DRA-397 for just over two years and it always produced great sound....until it just died. It turns on but the audio input card has died and now it will cost more to fix it than I paid for the damn thing in the first place. Seveal friends told me that Denon makes top-notch audio components, but just as many said they make junk. I guess I got the DRA-397 that was dropped on the floor of the factory dusted off and shipped off. I will never again buy a Denon product!!!!!
I was first contented with this product, not happy but happy enough. Quality sound was good. Not so good: length of the cord towards the earbuds is not the same, and this asymmetry is a little unconvenient. Then after about a month of regular use, the right side was not working anymore. Too bad. It was my first experience with Sennheiser products, and likely the last.
Just a disappointment for ease of use, especially considering it was going to an 85 year old person.It cannot be managed without a remote that is too small for anyone with vision or dexterity issues, and the commands are not intuitive.Design and features geared more for the "thumbs" centered culture and not for the aging.Paid too much for a used product. Makes me rethink the value of shopping with Amazon as if they are a screen for best prices and products.
dont waste your time with this trash. after one day the lens fell out from just sitting on the counter. cheap junk
I installed the board and my PC (running XP Pro) won't boot. I tested all the PCI slots with other cards (and mixed them up too) and the PC boots fine. I returned the card and got a new one. Same problem. I removed all of my other PCI cards and left this one in there alone ... same problem. I'm speechless. I guess it's not compatable with some systems. By the way, I know my set-up is fine. I have 3 PCI slots filled and 3 additional USB devices and all is well. I never had a problem like this before.
I have purchased numerous JBL speakers over the years.... From scs 135 surround-sound system, to Encounter computer speakers, to 3 On-Stage ipod docks, to Duet system when Creature system died....And throughout, they have sounded great, for the limited time they actually worked... When some items inevitably failed (pre-maturely), I encountered the most pathetic customer service imaginable; there might as well have not been an actual company in existence, based on the "support" I received... (No one to EVER speak with & then the most ridiculous repair prices imaginable!)Now, with the utterly un-usable Duet system, I have sworn to NEVER again buy JBL, and I shall tell THE ENTIRE PLANET... NOT TO BUY JBL !!!These speakers CONSTANTLY stop producing sound, in the name of energy savings... Theoretically, they stop after several minutes of no sound... In reality, a few seconds of silence & they go mute... I have to tap on the keyboard volume buttons for several seconds to "Wake them the hell up"!! I want to throw them on the ground & crush them underfoot... $40 be damned... Without a doubt, the SINGLE DUMBEST "Innovation" I've ever suffered... They sound great, if & when they EVER decide to work.... It is WAY past my tolerance level of putting up with Garbage like this....So, for anyone who wants a product to work properly, and not die pre-maturely.... DO NOT BUY JBL products!!!
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've been using this router for about a month or so, and have started noticing problems with it. I am using SBC/Yahoo! DSL services in San Jose, CA and have iMac and IBM ThinkPad on my home LAN. Yes, it is true that it was easy to set up at least to the point where I just needed to get the internet connection. Then, I had to adjust (or sweak) some router's default settings. For example, by default it sets MTU size to be 1500 bytes and I had the problem with upload speed. (i.e. uploading photos to Yahoo! photo album took forever.) After resetting it to 1492 bytes for PPPoE, then, the upload speed got much much better. The router does auto-detect the configuration setting for your particular ISP and auto-configures itself. Just don't assume that is all you need to do. However, even after many sweaking and re-sweaking the router settings, whenever I tried to access iTune Music Store on my Mac, it is just very slow, and sometimes it refuses to connect. I know this is the problem with the router because when I connect the Mac directly to the DSL modem, I don't have the same problem. But, for some reasons, I don't have the same problem when doing the same from my ThinkPad. Another problem I am continueously experiencing is that randomly, it refuses to connect to the internet both from PC or Mac. The DSL modem just stops recognizing the router is hooked up to it. Whenever this happens, I will have to power-cycle my DSL modem and, sometimes, the router, too. And, on top of all these, the unit I am currently using is the replacement unit that Amazon sent to me since the first one was DOA. Netgear used to make pretty decent and reliable products, but I will avoid their products in the future. And, as many have already expressed here, their technical support is just useless. (this is probably understatement.)
I think the designers of this camera spent so much time making it look cute and slick that they forgot to actually try it out.I returned mine in 3 days. It was the biggest piece of junk I've ever bought. The picture quality stunk. My old 2 MP Sony took pictures 10 times crisper. There were problems with the focus. The flash was weak. It'll illuminate your subject's face, but forget about background. Indoors, the backgrouund will come out all black. It's garbage.If you're considering buying this camera, you're better off choosing something of comparable price with your eyes shut.
I've tried 8 of these and they do not work in my digital camera or wireless keyboard. In camera they last maybe 30 seconds before camera shuts off. In keyboard a little longer, but either misses keystrokes or hold down the keys.The Duracell AA NiMHs work great using the same energizer charger. 6 hours of video recording in camera, and 2-3 months between recharges in keyboard.
please dont buy from a1accessories they will keep your money and not return any of you emails when you need to return something..
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.
My cable company give me this crappy router for free. It is nice at first allow my desktop and laptop to connect to the internet no problem.However when I connect from my laptop to my desktop PC and try to transfer a file over 100mb It says lost stream half way through it.I hooked up my old Linksys WRT54G v.1.1 no problem. I replace it due to resetting it seem to have been a bad power cable. I am using the power cable from the Netgear on my Linksys and no issues resetting.
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.
First of all, the back of the product is black, it doesn't appear at the picture and the front of the case isn't as pretty as it appear in the picture.
I received a different product that the one as shown on the picture. The return process was not the problem, but I had to go through the hassle of contacting the Customer Service, packing it, going to the post office, etc ... It was time consuming.
This mp3 player is very basic, which was all I wanted in my first mp3 player -- well, I also wanted one that would last longer than a gallon of milk in the fridge. After working acceptably for three weeks, this piece of junk simply stopped working one day, mid-song, and I haven't been able to turn it on at all since then. I've tried other batteries, but none work. I've tried reloading the software (which is what the nearly incomprehensible instruction booklet suggests), but the computer doesn't even recognize that a device is connected when I hook it up (and I've tried every USB port on the computer). The USB connector on the mp3 player began to rust after about 10 days, so I can only imagine what the inside of this thing looks like. This player also sucks batteries dry like you wouldn't believe: one AAA battery was enough to power this thing for about 90 minutes, then the battery would be dead. The only good things about this mp3 player were (1) I learned that I really like this method of listening to music, and (2) I was only out a small amount of money in this learning experience. So, if you're looking for an inexpensive, disposable introduction to mp3 players, this one might be a good choice. Otherwise, I recommend that you spend some more money to get a better-quality player. You'll either pay more now, or pay more later, because this one won't last.
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.
This is a good product but the battery life is not good...less then three weeks if not plugged in frequently.
Managed to bodge this into our ethernet port at home, hoping for increased download speed. It then attempted to download the entire internet instantaniously, causing reality to fold in on itself, taking my house with it. :(Not a good buy.
I got these in 2008 and was pleased with the sound quality (with the exception of the slight buzz when the speakers are on but no audio is playing--as some reviewers have also mentioned). Then, gradually, something happened with the bass...instead of hearing the bass, you'd hear a grainy, booming buzz and not much else. This problem got so bad in recent times, that now the speakers are completely unusable. I don't think I would buy them again; they seem fine at first but it takes some time for the flaws to come out.
We smoothly plugged this cable in with no trouble, gave it plenty of bend radius, had a great connection. We went to remove, and the sheathing stayed in the TV pins and cable came out. It destroyed our HDMI port, and now our Plasma can only connect via component (pointless for that new blu-ray player). Do NOT buy this product!
Unfortunately - I did not have a great experience with these. You'd expect a superior product from Nikon (the camera is great) and I needed extra batteries as I use this camera quite a bit. I had found that these batteries were a tad expensive so I was looking for a cheaper alternative as well as avoiding having to go to local stores seaching for these. I found these via Amazon and a shop in San Francisco who had these for a much cheaper price.Unfortunately, they did not work...at all. They would not charge. I sent them back receiving one back which also did not work. I contacted the seller/customer service who were very good - they advised that I was not the only one complaining about the lithium-ion batteries and that the supplier was recalling all of them.The price was okay, the customer service great....the price for shipping was a bit high for just two little batteries. I just wished they had worked as now, I have to search for batteies for my camera.
You stick your USB drive into the Data Guard, as if it were a USB hub at your computer. Two little teeth grab the two dimples on top of the drive and thus lock it down. Then you twist the three wheels on the side of the Data Guard to block the locking mechanism.Several things to contemplate here:- the length of the whole contraption, USB drive plus Data Guard, is exorbitantly large; not really easily transportable anymore- the wheels of the lock are flimsy at best, and I don't trust that they will works flawlessly all the time; at my Data Guard, the first wheel does not move without applying severe force - it might be stuck one day with a stick in it ...- ... which would not be the end of the world; by my estimation, a srewdriver and some patience would take care of that ... which does not speak well for the actual main function of the device: to keep your data safe by not allowing access to the USB connector of the stick; I might be wrong, but the whole construction is not very ... trustworthy. I am an aerospace engineer and have cracked tougher nuts than that ...To sum it up: I don't use my Data Guard - it's a funny gimmick, nothing more. To prevent someone to access the data on your stick, better use a good software encryption ...
THE GOODThe sound quality of the ATH-ANC7 Noise-canceling headphones is quite good. So is the noise cancellation. Yes, they are comfortable, too. And attractive.THE NOT SO GOODThe headphones did not work well with two televisions, both of which are around five years old. The phones buzzed loudly when attached to the old TVs, especially with wave cancellation turned on.THE BADThe lower plastic sliding section that connects the earphones with the headband first cracked (on both sides), then broke on one side without any undue stress. I did use them a lot, but did not handle them roughly. The cracks began around 18 months after purchase.THE UGLYWhen I sent my headphones in to Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. for repair, they offered me their next generation headphones at a discount, which was roughly the same price I paid in 2008 for the first pair. When I asked if they would instead repair the headphones I had sent them, they replied that they, "do carry ear pads, cables and accessories", but do not repair a plastic headband when it breaks.I rejected their offer. I later received my broken headphones in the mail, postage paid, without an invoice for repair. At least I was not charged for a repair estimate that was never offered.The headphones are still working well now that I have covered the broken plastic with masking tape.As much as I liked these headphones initially, I will buy the next pair from another company. The plastic component of the AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-ANC7 headphones was simply too easy to break, and impossible to fix.
The 40GB click wheel iPod I bought for my husband for Christmas last year died (hard drive fried) 360 days after he opened the box but one year and 3 weeks past when I bought it. Appeals to an Apple Store and the "Apple Cares" (how's that for an oxymoron?) phone line fell on deaf ears. They were unwilling to make any exception or provide discounts on a replacement, "...our warranty clearly states...from the date of purchase...". So, in all caps, if you must buy an iPod, BUYER BEWARE! Think of this as a disposable purchase that will only last as long as the warranty.
The following was written for the i3 but it also applies to the i5 in many respects. At least it'll help you decide between the i5 and the i3 because they're both the same except that the i5 already has the maps installed but costs about $80 more than the i3.I wasn't expecting too much from a $250 GPS gadget---the i3. I've used Magellen in Hertz Rental Cars. I always wanted a GPS but the then going price for Magellen of over $1000 discouraged me. But this one is extremely good and it's only $250.I didn't think I'd like the "scroll" mechanism as compared with the "touch screen" on the C330, C340 and C550 and Nuvi. But, I don't find the mechanical scroll all that much more effort. And the price is more than half of some of the other units. And, they didn't "scrimp" on this model---the maps and functionality are "first class".Some things you might want to consider when buying the i3 or i5: 1) I thought I might miss the voice saying the name of the street and that that function was "important". I find that I don't miss that the i3 doesn't say the name of the street because you can read the name of the street in CLEAR letters on the top of the i3 so you actually don't need the voice telling you what street it is., 2) I thought I might miss the "bell" that Magellen has when it rings at the exact time to make a turn. But, with the i3 some genius figured out the plan of putting a LARGE WHITE ARROW when a turn is coming up. You can then SEE the icon for your car as it enters one end of this white arrow. You can see the car icon moving toward the "crook" in the white arrow so you can easily determine when to make the turn. 3) Some people complained that The Garmin "puts you on side streets instead of on freeways". I worried about that but I found, at the suggetion of someone on Amazon, that you SET "THE VEHICLE" function under "settings" to "Truck" and also to "fastest route" instead of "shortest route". Thus, I've had no problem having the i3 put me on slower side streets when I would prefer to be on a faster freeway. 4) I was worried that this "lower end" GPS i3 wouldn't "find the satellite" very rapidly. But, the i3 seems to "find the satellites" rather rapidly...maybe within 2-3 minutes from a cold start--unless you've moved far away from where you last turned it off---then it takes 5 minutes or so. Therefore, if the i3 doesn't "find the satellite" it would seem that this would be caused by the satellite being "weak" or being "behind a building" rather than being the fault of the i3. However, I haven't had occasion to try the i3 in a "high rise" area like Manhattan yet. 5) As for mounting, I don't think it's realistic to expect the "suction cup" to work 100% properly on a hot windshield 100% of the time. Obviously, at some point, it's going to inevitably fall off--like when it "dries out" for example. However, the i3 is so small and light you can actually simply place it on the top of your dashboard with the cup assemply attached to provide more weight and stability but not "suctioned"---just laying there in front of you. Then, you can easily pick up the i3 to program it as needed and you can easily remove it from the car or put it away in the glove compartment when not in use. It is alittle "wobbly" when just sitting on top of the dash but I find this "the best" way to "mount it" so far---and it's right in front of you. 6) I was wondering "how hard" it would be to LOAD the maps on the i3 as compared to the i5 which already has the maps loaded. I found out it isn't hard at all! It's a sinch. So, if you want to save about $80 get the i3 over the i5. But, if you want ALL of the US, say for a long trip across the US, and you have the i3, you can buy another Mini SD Card of 1 GB for about $40.If you're a realtor or are using a GPS constantly you might be better off getting a Nuvi 350. But, if you're like me, just occasional use on infrequent long trips and possibly a trip to Europe in the future, I doubt it's worth twice as much to get the more expensive units. And "the smallness" of this one is an ASSET because it doesn't dominate your dash board, it is inconspicuous and less likely to be noticed or stolen, and it's "cute"!The only two possible deficiencies are: 1) There is MICRO SD memory Card in this one instead of the regular size SD Memory Card. There isn't much of a "downside" to the "micro" SD. You can buy an extra Micro Card for about $40 that has 1 GB. The 1 GB will hold all of North America and most of Europe---so who needs a larger memory capacity. 2) The Nuvi and C530 have the new "Sirf" receiver inside. This "Sirf" is supposed to be more sensitive when near tall buildings or near trees. I may do some comparisons later to find out how much better, if any, the "Sirf" is to the regular receiver.All in all, this is a VERY GOOD GPS for it's small size and price. I think you might just "fall in love" with it! Email:boland7214@aol.AFTERWARD: I had to return my i3 today. The reason is that I noticed over the weekend that it is VERY HARD to see the screen of the i3 in bright sunlight! It was about 2PM when I was returning from a Sunday Brunch when I noticed I couldn't see the screen---it was "dark". So, I asked my wife to "make it brighter". She told me that it was already set as bright as possible. This is a "deal breaker" because you NEED to be able to SEE what's on the screen so you'll know when to turn. Looking at my options I decided to order the new Garmin C530. The C530 has a NEW BRIGHT SCREEN which should be easier to see in bright sunlight according to what is written in the specifications. And, thanks to the internet I shopped around and found one for about $465. Where? Send me an email and I'll tell you if Amazon will let you to contact me, that is!FINAL FINAL WORD: I've had the Garmin C530 now for several days. I suggest you get the C530 instead of this one. The C530 is "State of the Art" because of the new Sirf receiver. That receiver is alone worth the extra money becauuse it is FAST and STRONG! I can get satellite reception even inside my house, for example! (I found out how important this is on one cold night in Berlin in March 2006 when I came out of a concert about 11PM and wanted to go back to the hotel. The "Never Lost" 760 Megellen I was using on a Hertz Car could not "acquire a satellite". I drove around for about an hour waiting and hoping to "acquire a satellite". Finally a friendly taxi driver told me how to get back to the hotel.) The bottom line is this: for about $465 or about the same price as a C340 you can get a "state of the art" GPS. And, if you shop around you can get the C530 for about $465 or less. Go for it! :o) Email:boland7214@aol. (If you email me I'll tell you where I bought my C530.)After Afterword: Stop! My C530 just died---won't start. I'll let you know what happens later.
This unit is junk. Don't buy it. The LCD will fail and you will hate that. Trust me.
I bought two pairs of these because I really liked how they fit and how good the sound quality was. Unfortunetly both pairs broke within two weeks. The first pair one of the cords ripped right out of the ear piece, and the second pair, one of the ear pieces doesn't have any sound now. I'm really disapointed that both pairs broke because I really liked them while they lasted.
I saw that this cable was twelve inches, but I thought it would be a lot longer. Very disappointed. Would not buy again.
The item I ordered was supposed to be black & instead I received a white one. The black one would have matched perfectly with my mp3 player. When I placed the order there was no color choice so I assumed I was ordering the one pictured, misleading!
I like this bag for all the reasons previously reviewed by others. However, there is one problem...the clip holding the strap together broke the first time I used it. I packed the bag full (and it is not very big so it can't fit much) and the clip busted right away. I don't have a heavy computer, its a macbook pro. The clip is a good idea to make getting the bag on and off easier, but it can't hold up any weight.
The software was a pain, and now it's dead after just 4 times i used it. HP scanner is next for me, Canon made a hunk of trash.
After a short while of owning this unit, it would lose signal strength until it wouldn't play at all. Turn it off and back on, it would play a few minutes and do the same thing all over.The techs at xact are as useless as there $100.00 radio. I bought an st2 starmate and have been singing ever since. Xact has a lemon on there hands and there not trying to fix theproblem.ABSOLUTLY NO MORE XACT PRODUCTS FOR THIS ELECTRONICS GEEK.Best Regards Jon Tabor
product receive missing mounting brachet screws, call company was told to e mail proof of purchase which i did never received the missing parts will never deal with them again
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.
This is my second Cyber Shot camera. I was hoping this would be a giant leap forward. Technology strides forward and this camera was hoped to be much better than my last 3.2Mp version. But this is a disapointment in that the camera has trouble focusing. Right after I got the P100 I loaned it to a friend to take wedding pictures and most came out blurry. I found that it is necessary to press the shutter button slowly to achive a clear picture. Even pressing slowly to give the lense time to focus does not help always. I am highly disapointed with this camera. I wonder if there are any really good cameras of this size that are any different. Buying cameras to find out later they don't work properly is too expensive of a game for me. I don't know what I might purchase in the future. This I know it will not be another Cyber-Shot camera.
I bought a pair of these primarily for spring turkey hunting in S. Texas. Encountered light rain the first day out. Kept the binoculars tucked inside my shirt, but they still fogged up almost immediately and were totally useless. A pair of lower priced 10X50 Simmons my wife was using never fogged and worked perfectly. Nikons were obviously not properly vacuum sealed, but when I contacted Nikon they refused to honor their 25-year warranty, even though the binoculars were brand new. A company contact said they were not guaranteed to be "water proof." I consider water proof to be submersible; not something that won't stand up to a couple of hours of humidity and light rain. I had always wanted a pair of Nikons, based on the company's reputation. Now, I will never buy anything from Nikon, and strongly advise others to avoid buying from them as well. The product proved to be shoddy, and the company's warranty was worthless. Know if you do buy them that the company refuses to stand behind its product. I rated them poorly in every catagory because they were not useable even once. FYI, I have been hunting and engaged in other outdoor activities for more than 40 years, and have never experienced this kind of problem with any other binoculars I have ever used. I am also a professional sports and outdoors writer, and in the course of testing many products I have never come across one which performed so poorly, or dealt with a company that showed such total disregard for its customers' interests.
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.
I've had problems with other brands so I decided to try a Tripp-Lite. First of all, this high end UPS does NOT support Linux well at all. Their custom software has very limited Linux support and I never got it working correctly. It uses some proprietary protocols on both the serial and USB interfaces so I wasn't able to get it to work with other standard UPS management tools in Linux.I ended up having to spend more $$$ on an SNMPWEBCARD to get adequate support with Linux.On top of that the UPS failed in very strange ways. I get it replaced under the warranty but it certainly doesn't inspire confidence in the product.
Unfortunately this keyboard did not work with the G4 PowerPC OS X 10.4. I even went to Macally site and downloaded the drivers for it. Initially the sounds and eject dvd did not work until I installed the driver. After installing the driver the number lock never worked (before or after the driver was installed). Along with the fact that when I typed it started added numbers in between the letters (odd glitch)? so back it goes!
I bought two pairs of these, one for my house and one for my boyfriends. They had identical issues, which makes me think I didn't get a defective one. The sound is great, and everything works great, except for the connection plug. I didn't buy these for connecting to a tv, so I don't know how well that works. I can say when you connect to your computer, the connection isn't complete. Sound still comes out of them, but it also comes out of the speakers, which completely defeats the purpose of having headphones on. To make them work, we had to completely unplug the speaker cord from behind the tower, and plug the headphones in it's place. The size of them, while fine for me, was a bit too large for the smaller heads of my boyfriends children, also.I ended up unplugging them completely and getting a different brand of headphones, which work fine. Not happy at all with these particular headphones.On a plus side, if you are using these for a stereo or a tv set, the cord is very long.
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.
The auto-reverse gets jammed on mine. I stick in a tape, and in the middle of the tape, the player auto-reverses back and forth, back and forth for no reason. Other than that, I guess it works fine. But of course, the only reason to buy this is for the auto-reverse, which doesn't work.
I bought the last available model of this television at Best Buy in December (Panasonic has discontinued this model, and now I know why). If you've read the previous reviews, then you know why I'm writing one now. Yep, after about 5 months of enjoying this low-priced HDTV, one minute I have a picture and the next it's gone bye-bye for good.Did I buy an extended warranty from Best Buy? No, because I didn't see the point in spending an additional $150 on a $400 television. Honestly, I still don't. It just doesn't seem like something you should need to do. In fact, it seems foolish...but not as foolish as buying a Panasonic! Bottom line...stay away from Panasonic. The cost is low for a REASON - terrible product and, so far, horrible customer service.Now, Best Buy won't do anything for me since I didn't purchase their protection plan, but Panasonic does offer their own "Customer Care Plan". However, I have yet to find out just how much it will cost because every time I call the toll free number, the line is busy. I mean, come on...what kind of customer service call center dosen't have multiple service lines or at least a waiting queue?? Anyway, even when I DO find out how much the extended service plan costs, it may just be better to cut my losses now, toss the TV, and buy something worth it's salt...like Sony or JVC.Final Word: Kids, STAY AWAY from Panasonic when buying serious electronics!
The cables that I received from the vendor "Ucable" were not "Cables To Go" brand, and they were not the same at the cables pictured. While the cables may have similar specifications, I ordered "Cables To Go 31342 Cat6 550 Mhz Snagless Patch Cable, Black (5 Feet)", and that is what I expected to receive. This seems to be a regular problem with Marketplace vendors. Unfortunately, the Amazon Marketplace vendors are making Amazon.com look bad and turning my lengthy experience with Amazon into one that is starting to feel more like eBay.
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 camera has ok video quality, but cannot be used with direct fire wire input without the dock. If your using it to directly record to a computer or other device do not buy this because it needs to be in the dock to share the video output with a computer. This makes this camera absolutely useless when its on a tripod because it cannot be connected to the dock as well.
I got this camera about two months ago. I took a lot of pictures and I am not happy about the camera. It takes a lot of blurry pictures. Almost all of the pictures I took are blurry. That's a shame. I am thinking about returning it.
Please don't sell my Poppa another one of these cords. He hits Momma with it. She stays in the sewing room all the time now. He makes me sleep in his room every night since he got that cord.
This mount is certainly strudy enough for my 32 LCD but I was surprised at how difficult it was to install. I am a fairly handy person, but this mount was just not thought out well. It does not have indvidual holes for each VESA configuration, it has several long slots. Choosing the slot that they seems to suggest (hard to tell from the directions) placed the lower to VESA holes on my TV directly behind the pivot pins, so it was next to impossible to get the bolts in.Also I did notice it anywhere on the description, but mine came only with security bolts, meaning that you must use the supplied bit to assemble or dissassemble, if you lose it I don't know what to do.Strength wise it certainly seems fine, I am not worried about the TV coming crashin down.
Terrible terrible support. If you buy I hope it does not go wrong or you are in real trouble. To be honest I will not buy Sony again, waranty is not worth the paper it is written on.
Nice little toy, until it just dies on you... It stops working, and there is nothing you can do about it...User's Guide provides zero real troubleshooting issues. Don't buy this product if you don't want to get extremely aggrevated over a $300 purchase...
Amazon rejected my previous review saying that my review is more towards the seller than the cable. So, I am simplifying by review. These cables sold by 1d4us are not Cables To Go brand cables. These are cheap brand cables.
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.
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!
I bought this for my son on road trips. It was working great then after a short two months won't read the discs anymore. I tried a bunch of different dvds...nothing. It just says no disc. Now I have to go through the hassle of getting it fixed.
While mesuring the space on my desk compaired to the monitor I noticed something wrong. While the information on my order says 19 inch, and the box says 19 inch, this monitor is only 17 inch! And not even 17 viewable (the box and this site both say 18 inch viewable) - it's only 16 inches veiwable. Thinking maybe it was packed wrong, I just the the number on the modle itself - nope it's the same G90FB.I would love to know what kind of tape mesure they are using, because this is rather misleading.
My husband and I purchased this Camcorder and recorded our sons birth, which worked fine for the taping, but when we played it back the camera would not rewind and when we played it on the TV there was nothing but lines through the picture. We sent the tape to Samsung who said the tape could not be recovered and the camera was &amp;quot;off line&amp;quot; and could not be fixed. The tape of our sons birth is now bascially worthless. So we returned the camcorder and purchased another one just like it. It worked for 2 months and now when you play back the tape, the picture is all encrypted and the sound is nothing but static! Samsung camcorders are junk!!!
I've used this product for about 2 weeks now and I'm disapointed with it. Maybe if the price tag was about $200 I would be extremely happy with it but with for $400+... well, I can only complain.Pros: - Free Trafic Alerts... Does not work all the time though, mainly because the data is not always up to date. When it works it is good because it tells you alternate ways to get to your destination- Wider screen (4.3 in screen)- Looks nice- Text to speech, very handy at accurate most of the time- Static reality view for entering major exits. This is the feature that they brag about the most and it is actually helpful when entering an exit that splits to 2 directions. It does not work with all confusing exits.Cons: - Interface to use a Bluetooth enabled phone is extremely basic. I thought I could live without an addressbook on the GPS, but I noticed that it is very inconvenient (I'll never take an address book for granted again)- Device crashed twice already when I received calls. It does not happen all the time but maybe because I abused the system. Resetting the machine is easy but you loose your call logs (I actually use the call logs to make my phone calls). You can make calls from your cell phone and use the GPS to talk, I think this feature crashed my device- Voice Recognition cannot be used with phone. Someone should tell the people that developed this product that usually, people enter destinations when they are parked (don't need voice recognition as much) but you might want to call someone when you are driving (this is when voice recognition might be a bit more useful)- I live in the NY (home of the super bowl XLII champs, and hopefully World Series champs Mets (SANTANA BABY!!!)) and the route calculation does not seem to be optimal. A few times (not all times) it will tell me to get off the highway way before I'm actually supposed to (my friend has a BMW with Navigation which calculates better than this device). I've told the machine to Avoid tolls, but still goes ahead and takes the toll (I manually rejected the toll on the turn by turn list and it freaked out by calculating a route with a bunch of u-turns in lower manhattan)- Day/Night mode is not automatic- POI cannot be disabled from the view. I was driving through manhattan and often times there are so many POI that I cannot even read the street names, plus the fact that performance deteriorates by a bunchDoesn't Bother Me: - The overall performace of the machine is slow but that does not bother me that much, I guess after owning a Tom Tom I could not go back to this one, but since I never had one, I'm okay with the slow performance.- They should warn you to spray some windex or alcohol on the suction cup of the car mount so it does not fall off when you hit a bump. It actually fell of the first day I used it and remembered about the trick
This card makes the CPU usage go to and remain at 80% when it's plugged in. Research on the web tells me I'm not alone in this yet there is no known fix. I had problems with Netgear drivers years ago. I just tried the latest driver, months after buying the card (so they've had time to fix bugs) and it didn't change anything. Sluggish performance, constant calling out to DNS (other cards don't so why would this ione need to?)ZERO starts, unusable but not heavy enough to be a doorstop. I will never buy Netgear products again.
Bought this as a present for a friend in Montreal Canada, who was in the US. The camera arrived and he was very excited. It worked beautifully. Two weeks later I met him in Panama. He was poised to take my picture at the airport but it would not work. The lens open, the icons show on the LCD screen but not the picture. You can push the button and hear it but nothing records on the memory disk. When you shoot a video you can hear it but no picture. I contacted Amazon and Adorma,the camera store but they will not accept a return. I have to deal directly with Canon. The camera can not be serviced in Canada and must be shipped to IL to be fixed. He also has to pay for special insurance. Than Canon will only ship it back in the US. That means it will be shipped to me and I will have to pay for shipping and insurance to Canada. So much for a great present.
Bought this as a gift for my mum to fill with grandson shots. The overall quality is not great but it does to the trick and mum was very happy with it to show her friends.About 2 weeks later a dark spot developed in the centre of the screen. Tried to adjust contrast etc. but nothing worked.I did not expect amazing quality, but also did not expect it to break down so quickly.Be Warned!
This was not a good purchase. The suction cup mount lasted one use, it will not stay stuck on the window.
I recently has to upgrade WAP and card when my original Linksys that worked fine quit. Upgrade the WAP without problem. The Network Adapter is a completely different story. The LINKSYS WPC54G is a piece of JUNK. Technical support is useless. Seems they moved to some country where folks have only a limited understanding of the ENGLISH Language. The card worked once or twice after leaving it on for several hours. Don't know why it decided to work. Next day start up resulting in the card not working. Unload, reload the software to no avail. DO NOT BUY this if you are using a Dell Inspiron. Forget tech support they are just mimimum wage lackies from some unknown foreign country. Linksys seriously needs to consider bringing support jobs back to the U.S. or even UK.
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.
I am sad that I bought this requiring an external power supply. My mistake.After 16 months the power supply failed. Same problem with a similar Lacie drive. My original documentation gives a 3 year warranty. When I contacted the foreign customer support, they said "out of warranty - 1 year". Talked to supervisor ... same answer. As I raised my slower speaking voice to make sure Mamud understood, I read the warranty.Finally, he said he would send a replacement power supply at no charge.I will not buy WD ever again.
I purchased a four year warranty from this company on a Sony DVD Camcorder purchased through Amazon.com in 2006. Earlier this year (2010) I had problems with the camcorder and returned it to a Sony certified repair center and paid out of pocket for the service - a $200 flat fee. Quite simply, I had forgotten I purchased the warranty from this "Produce Coverage" almost four years ago.I received the camcorder back but still had the same issue and once again returned to the Sony Repair center in Texas (this time within their 90 day return period). While this was happening I looked in my records only to discover the original warranty from 2006. I called Product Coverage and explained that the repairs for the camcorder occurred withing the 4-yr warranty I purchased from them and forwarded receipts. etc. They in turn acknowledged that the repairs did in fact occur within the allotted 4-yr period as paid for but that I had missed submitting my claim by a few weeks; as the four year warranty had just expired. In short, yes, the problem occurred within the time period of the additional warranty I purchased but too bad for me that I didn't submit my valid claim within the 30 days after the warranty expired. They were not willing to even discuss a partial reimbursement when I asked for a compromise.I guess they feel they are entitled to my $149.00 without any accountability! Please don't give them any more money to continue their unethical businesses practices!
Disappointed it did not work well. Terrible sound! Invested in a more expensive option and love it. You gotta spend to get the best.
Magenta print head is clogged and is uneconomical to repair(cost $85 from Brother). The service center wants $100 just to look at it. They don't even sell service manuals, and even if I were to replace the part myself I'm better off with new printer.Brother Ink is obnoxiously expensive and you have to replace it at least twice a year, or risk clogging the print heads(they suggest 6 month intervals). Generic ink is a risk, if the print heads clog because of it you have a doorstop with no warranty. A lot if ink is wasted during cleaning and b&w; printing uses the colors.Ink cost as much the cartridges that contain print heads. I will never buy a printer with an ink tank system again. The three color cartridges with a tiny quantity of ink cost almost $40, this is more than an HP or lexmark cartridge with a printhead.Two stars because I can use it as as a greyscale printer(until that clogs) and fax/scanner.
This is a very professional product. It take a while to adjust to using all the features that are included with the camera. This is a good buy for the price.
This cable ruined my life. Back in the early 80's I hooked this cable up to a computer running a chess program. Next thing you know it begins appropriating other programs and getting delusions of grandeur, calling itself the "Master Control Program". I don't know what happened, but right after it threatened to dominate the Pentagon's computer system it went all tame, but not before selling me out by naming another person the true programmer of a game called "Space Paranoids" (a game I claimed to invent but actually didn't). Thanks for nothing Denon!
I work on a helpdesk where our employer purchased a set of CS10s (along with a set of older-style lifters for which I cannot find a model number) to allow us to move freely about the office while taking support calls. While generally very functional, they exhibit a few *very* severe problems. We have gone through a total of nine of them without resolving these issues:The units will, seemingly at random, produce incredibly loud feedback to both sides of the connection. This seems to be related to the phono jack on the remote unit, but also depends on physical location (some areas experience this more frequently than others; so far, air conditioning seems a likely cause).The units will periodically bleed across channels. Changing channel on the remote unit or range on the base unit does not affect this -- you will be treated to static and the combined calls of all other units in the area, typically until you replace the remote unit (although the remote units appear to correct themselves after time).They also exhibit frustratingly poor lifter response (even after replacing our older lifters with HL10s). This appears to be a duplexing problem; when placing an outgoing call, the lifter responds fine, but if a call is being received, then the signal used to ring the remote unit (even if ringing is turned off) appears to block the lift signal, not only failing to answer the call but also preventing you from using the Talk button for 5-10 seconds afterward. When this happens multiple times in a row, it becomes entirely impossible to answer the phone at all.I am very surprised to read so many favorable reviews. After having replaced every single unit at least once, we still find them to be barely adequate for our operations. I do not believe that we have received defective units every single time, nor that our environment is unusual in how we use them. I recommend all potential buyers approach this product with caution.
I read the reviews prior to purchasing this device. Some commented the product performed as advertised. Others had trouble getting the device to charge thier iPAQ. I happen to have another USB sync/charger cable manufactured by Belkin, handy. I plugged the Belkin model into a powered USB port and it performed very well. It came with a switch which allowed one to hook up and just charge or hook up and sync. When I tried the iConcepts cable, it failed to charge my iPAQ although it did sync. I called the folks at Sakar International who produce the iConcepts' products and they admitted that my device was probably defective. They offered a replacement, but I elected to return the cord to Amazon for full reimbursement. Course, Amazon was great and even paid for the shipping, as the customer service at Amazon is always excellent. I caution folks to reconsider purchasing this product since it appears many have received defective cables.
this does not work with my brand new 80gig ipod. only the sounds comes through. ITS NOT A DEAL WITH KNOWING HOW TO MAKE IT WORK. its about apple wanting more money, you MUST buy an apple product to connect video to you tv. i have bought many different cables just like this one and only the sounds comes through on all of them.
No problems with the charger as it works as advertised. The batteries are a different story as they discharge very, very fast. They barely last a week even when not in use! The batteries supplied with the charger are Sony typ.2500mAh. Very unhappy with the life of the batteries.
I've had the speakers for less than a month and one of the speakers just stopped working. I believe that the volume was always at a reasonable level, so I don't understand why the speaker doesn't work anymore. Highly disappointed.
You 'can't increase memory cuz there's no memory stick or flash card whatsoever. It doesn't even have a twain driver cuz it has its own propriotory software for communicating with the camera. There are no twain drivers for this camera. JVC must have been thinking of conquering the universe. either that or they were sure in a hurry to bring it out in the market. its really more of a toy. This I believe is the "pinhole camera" of the Digital Video Camera market.Sorry, i really am way out dissapointed.
I recieved this lens in new and good condition. I can not get this lens to focus clearly on my Nikon D-50. Also, the focus adjustment is very sensitive and difficult to use without a tripod. Therefore I don't think sporting events would be appropriate for this lens. Even on infinity beyond the minium focusing distance the image is not clear. I may have recieved a lemon. But it is very cheap indeed. I can't adjust my camera, apperature, with this lens on, even in manual, just the exposure time. The downloaded picture with the picture info says F0 at 0-mm. I will work on the problem and see if it can be resolved. I am new to the Digital camera SLR but not to photography. On the other hand this lens has a lot of potential if you can get it to focus.
I cannot get this frame to go through more than 10-12 pictures in slideshow mode before it totally locks up and I have to use the reset function built into the back of the unit. I was very disappointed as I ordered this as a gift for my parents who miss their out of state grandchildren and I wanted to be able to give them something special so they could see them everyday. It was easy to set up and the frame looks nice, but it just doesn't function correctly. Fortunately Amazon has a great return system and I was able to send it back relatively easy!
The lid wouldn't stay closed if there was a tape in the machine. Exchanging it for a new one wasn't an option so I had to get a refund and buy something else. Wish I had seen other reviews before I clicked purchase.
I've just disconnected my Delphi XM Signal Repeater. It worked, and I enjoyed using it, but I'll have to find another way to get the XM signal from my outside antenna to my home office.While putting up Christmas lights this year I discovered that the computer we traditionally use to control them, via a Z-wave network, could not do the job. In fact, the Z-wave network in our house (which always gets much bigger this time of year) wasn't behaving well at all. With the help of an AirView spectrum analyzer, I learned that there was an incredible amount of noise in my house all the way from 905 to 922MHz.It took quite a lot of wandering around with the AirView to narrow it down (didn't help that I'd hidden the Delphi on top of a cabinet and forgotten it was there). Sure enough, when I unplugged the Delphi all that noise went away. As soon as it did, my Z-wave network started behaving itself again.Z-wave only uses one frequency (908.42MHz), but the Delphi floods much of the 900MHz range. If you've got anything in your house that uses the 900MHz band, like any Z-wave home automation or perhaps a 900MHz wireless phone, I'd recommend against buying the Delphi XM Signal Repeater. This is disappointing for me but I am really disappointed at Delphi. Surely there was a way to design this device so that it doesn't flood such a broad amount of spectrum.
Remember the last time you got more than you bargained for? I got that feeling after activating and using this camera. It's got more features and shooting modes than I know what to do with. If you're a beginner, there's an auto mode that will take wonderfully crisp shake free pix to your heart's content. For the experts, there's electronic control of nearly every aspect of custom shot making. The zoom funtion takes terrifically sharp distortion free shots. The no shake feature is truly effective. I purchased the zoom magnifier and at max zoom I was amazed at the consistent quality from near to far. If the truth be told, I don't use the magnifier much because the natural zoom range built in to the camera is well...more than I bargained for! Con: The display screen is perhaps a few millimeters short of some other comparably priced digitals.It's 2011 (4yrs later)The viewfinder and screen failed 2 years ago requiring a costly non-warranty trip to Canon. This year the viewfinder now spontaneously shuts off requiring restarts in the middle of all picture taking sessions. Bummer! Since last repair was 2/3 the cost of a new camera I had to be cost effective for the quality of what I had so I sprung for the repair. Obviously two repairs of that expense are out of the question! I am looking at the most highly rated Nikon L120 to replace this disappointing glitchmeister.
Dead on arrival.Sucks.Its clunky and came broken.Its way larger than I expected and changing inputs is not smooth.
I purchased the Sony RDR-GX355 to completely replace my VCR. This DVD Recorder was to be used to record not only my personal home videos (which has thus far done perfectly) but to use to record show so that I can watch them later. However every show I have attempted to record has prompted the copyright protection message to be displayed (not allowing the show to be recorded). I don't understand what is the purpose of purchasing a recorder, if it will not allow you to record a show so that it can be watch when you have time. Sony advertises that with the RDR-GX355, you can record shows and even movies to watch later. This unit provides too much protection for copyrights and does not allow to be used for all that it is intended to be used. If you want a good quality DVD recorder to copy your home videos, this unit does an excellent job. Perfect sound and picture quality. However, if you want to use it to record shows or movies to watch at you own leisure time, the RDR-GX355 has TOO much copyright protection and will not allow you to do so.TOO Bad Sony, this is a great unit, easy to use, great features, Excellent Picture and Sound, but way, way, way too much protection. The average user is not a Pirate. We don't record movies or shows to sell them. In fact the true Pirate will always find a way to make copies. Who you are really hurting here is the average user who wants to use this DVD recorder like VCR.
Wish I knew what they sounded like. Low-profile they're not. Too big. I'm not sure where these are suppose to go (trunk??). But it was false advertising as far I can see.
I received these headphones two days ago, and they constantly fall out of my ears. I've never had an issue with earbuds staying in my ears, but every time I move these fall out. I would not recommend purchasing these.
This monitor is a total no good. The one I currently have is my fifth since April 2002 and I stopped RMA it because I can't trust them anymore. The initial one was brand new. Of course they respected their warranty, but this is where they fell in the no good customer service because they were not able to go further and recognize that this monitor is a piece of crap. Already the first time (40 days after the initial buy) I offered them to upgrade to a Mitsubishi (higher quality) and pay the difference but they never agreed. The people working for Nec/Mitsubishi only have three choices over their screen: 1 - you send it back, then we send a refurbished. 2 - we send you a refurbished and then you send the other one back. 3 - have a nice day sir! (at least, they were polite every time) A telephone robot could do the job: they can't go no further and you can't talk to anyone who can take a real decision. At the third monitor, I changed my video card thinking it was the problem but no. This monitor is supposed to be optimized for 1280x1024 at 85 Hz but it seems like the parts in it just can't stand it. I must now run it at 1024x768 if I don't want it to kind of stall (screen blacks out and then a vertical white line appears in the center and everything goes black and no it is not windows power management and yes all the good drivers are installed correctly and no there is nothing in the monitor's menu to adjust this. It's a SCREEN HARDWARE DEFAULT!) Now for the return policy, each time you wait over one month to RMA it, YOU have to pay for the shipping of your screen. All in all, I had to pay 3 times for shipping ($100 CAD more). I'm telling everyone to stay away from NEC at all in everything. If they can't recognize a total flop on one item, they do not deserve the trust of the customers. STAY AWAY FROM NEC !!!
it just last a week working,then the menu bottom got stuck and it did not work anymore
This thing sucks! I am on my wireless connection 14 feet away and at a 39%. At even though that is horrible the worst thing is the dropped connection. I bet 30 times a day. SPEND THE MONEY AND GET SOMETHING GOOD. If I go out on my deck I get a stronger connection from someone elses router in my subdivision, and no connection from mine.Complete waste of money!
At first glance, this product appears to be a good effort. It has a sleek, strong, attractive casing. It also comes with software to periodically back-up your system. However, the software simply doesn't function properly, at least not with my Windows XP operating system. Certain instructional boxes in the software wouldn't appear in their full form, making it impossible to perform certain functions, such as eject the system. Also, if you use the software to back up, it compresses the files, making it impossible to see what files have actually been backed up on the external hard drive. They just show as numbered files, rather than the original file names. Also, installation was a huge hassle -- not a typical "plug and play" device. When it installed it in my USB drive, it would temporarily lock up the system, then perform some sort of file scan, before it would finally install about 60 seconds later. I replaced it with a Western Digital My Book external hard drive that works much better. Simply plug in the Western Digital product in the USB port, and it is recognized and functioning quickly.
Product didn't last 5 minutes before failing. Was plugged in for under 5 minutes when &#34;pop&#34; and an electrical burning smell came from the unit.
These &#34;cooling&#34; pads are nothing more than a piece of foam. They barely hold the computer upright enough for adequate ventilation. I would save your money and buy something that's better.
I live out in the country.. and have a lot of bug problems.. I purchased it at walmart and spent an extra $3 to get the one year warranty.... the best investment ever... The first bug zapper died in 3 days... took it back, and exchanged it for a new one... this one lasted 3 weeks before it died... and took it back for a complete refund... including my $3 warranty.... overall it's a good design, and killed a lot of bugs... but it's cheap and will break very soon
The items looks pretty, and matches the Apple TV, and for the most part works as described. I have 4 HDMI inputs, (Blu-Ray Player, Sat. TV, regular DVD player, and the Apple TV. The only item that does not work with the switcher is the Apple TV device! It works fine when plugged directly into the TVs HDMI input, but nothing when plugged into this unit. Have tried switching cables, and switching positions. Everything works BUT the Apple TV (which was the point of the purchase really!)Sad part is that when contacting their tech support people by email - the first email was ignored! The resend (marked as such very obviously) was replied to but with a stupid question which proved they had not read my email (perhaps an auto reply). Still have had no response at all from the reply to their reply! Three weeks now.Buyers should be aware and beware of poor support.
The Boxwave Styra stylus is exactly what I needed for my iPad. However, the capacitive stylus doesn't last. I expected the quality to last beyond a couple months of daily use. But, it didn't. The Boxwave representative with whom I corresponded told me that their product was defective and should have lasted more than 2-3 months. When I asked if I could return it for an exchange, they said I would have to work with Amazon because I bought it through Amazon. I didn't have the required original receipt, so I didn't return the defective product.There are so many other choices out there, don't waste your money on a stylus that lasts 2-3 months. Get one that's cheaper from another manufacturer - one who has a satisfaction guarantee and who stands by their product.
The autofocus is slow, loud and clunky...the "wide angle" isn't so wide on my Canon XT or on other 1.6x crop factor cameras.
The switch worked for less than 12 hours. It worked great right out of the box. Then in the morning it tried to get online and nothing. All that happens now is the power light blinks. I spent 45 minutes talking to someone who made it apparent that they knew very little about the product and was going off a checklist. Very frustrating I will not buy another and hope I never have to talk to their tech support again. I would have given it a zero if I was allowed to.
I am (was) a big Netgear Fan, until this router. My previous Netgear Router (MR314) worked great, but I wanted to upgrade to the &quot;G&quot; Speed throughtout my house. After buying two (2) of the WGR614's (recommended by Netgear)and spending countless hours on hold with Technical Support(India), this Router could never hold a signal and every few hours to every few days needed to be re-set. Set-up was very easy on the Netgear, but having to buy 2 units and both not working, I changed to the Linksys WRT54G and never have had a dropped signal yet. Speed is great, set-up was a breeze and they have US Technical support. Sorry Netgear.
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.
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 bought this product to use in my small office knowing that with the size of the speakers the sound would not be suitable for loud playing or large areas. With this in mind I have to say that I found the sound to be poor. Even with the bass turned up and the treble down it still sounded tinny and weak. I did like the fact that it accommodated my older, 1st generation iPod and had several attachments for the various versions of iPods. I bought it because it did accept my older iPod and because of the price, but I sent it back and bought the iM7 which has great sound and accepts my old iPod for a price that is not that much more.
I bought a PSC702 card less than a year ago, new. Now I've upgraded my PC to XP and the Philips company line they'll never write XP drivers for the card, &quot;because they no longer manufacture it&quot;. It seems the company has a lot to learn about the PC business. Don't buy anything from Philips unless you plan to stick to the same OS forewer.
I have had this thing for a little over a year it has been subject to paper jams consistently during that time. I think the print quality is generally good, but having to open the thing up and pull the paper that has been pulled about an inch in after every page is frustrating in the extreme. Find an alternative
First off, this is my first Belkin product. My previous router was a Netgear MR814 that worked great until recently when it would lockup every other month. Not a big deal as restarting it would work. However, a super deal (Eight bucks after rebates) on this router was too good to pass up, so I bit this w/end.Router # 1:As with all my devices that I buy, I normally go to the manufacturer's page and download the latest drivers/firmware. Nothing different in this case. Once I got the router connected and was able to get online, I went ahead and updated the firmware. Thereafter, the router simply turned itself into an Access Point (or put itself into DMZ), and I could no longer access the router's configuration page (192.168.2.1). So, the router was basically open, with no security configured. Resetting the router didn't help. Belkin Customer Support was alright, but were not able to help me solve the problem. They recommended I get an exhange for another router. So I did just that, and that brings me to ...Router # 2This one connected fine to the internet, and I was up and running within ten minutes. I didn't dare make the same mistake of updating the firmware. I was willing to live with whatever it came with. However, this one had a different problem. I'm trying to connect my (Dell Latitude D400) laptop to it via ethernet cable or even wirelessly. No matter what I did (including pray to it), it just would not assign an IP to the laptop. (When connected wirelessly, the laptop succesfully associated itself with my WLAN network, however, the router did not assign it an IP).I then disabled DHCP on my laptop and manually assigned it an IP. I was then able to succesfully ping the laptop from my desktop through the router. However, the laptop was not able to ping the router, desktop, or any other IP for that matter. I ensured that no firewalls were running, and no MAC addresses were being blocked. The mode on the router IS set to 54g AUTO to ensure that it's backward compatible. Enabling or disabling the Wireless Bridge option doesn't change anything for me.The laptop's ethernet port, as well as the integrated WLAN adapter work like a champ at work. So I know the adaptor and the ethernet port on my laptop are not faulty.I also know that the cable is not faulty. I changed the cable as well as tried connecting to a different port at the back of the router. It did not help.Finally, I called Belkin. After being put on hold for about fifteen minutes, I got a live person on the other end who suggested I try changing the duplex mode to half-duplex on the laptop's network adapter. That did not help either.After ruling out all of the above, I've concluded that this router is just not compatible with the network adapter in my laptop. My network adapter has a Broadcom 570x Gigabit Ethernet Controller. Also, it is an 802.11b compliant device.I'm quite confortable with networking, and have been doing it for a while. SO certainly not a novice at this. I have decided it's not worth losing any more sleep over this. My (almost) trusty ol' Netgear is back on, and the 7230-4 is on it's way back to the store.
I just received the printer. In trying to set it up, I realized there is no computer to printer cable included, nor any explanation of what kind you need. You have to bail out of the setup and solve that little dilema.
It is too bad that this item can not be shipped without damage. I bought the exact same item from Overstock and it also arrived damaged, I lived with (or at least my wife did) it for 2 years and then the USB port broke off inside the pad. I took it apart and found that it is only attached with four drops of solder, that's right four drops is what you push on to plug it in. However I said it worked as long as she was gentle so we ordered a new one. Two years later it (the new one) also arrived damaged (two little pieces of bubble wrap one on either side of the from and back) it had been knocked around in shipping to either me or to the seller (Eforcity). The bottom corner was broken off and the top was cracked. How this is acceptable, I don't know. I guess it's just like the economy, not real good but what can you do about it.If you can buy this or a similar item locally, buy it. Just be careful of the USB port and you should be fine. The on off switch and the 4 ports are a real convenience plus the fans are quiet.
is a way to charge the Shuffle while using it away from my home computer.
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
After half an hour on tech support, a dead and worthless CR-1 sits before me as I type. You get what you pay for; and buyers ought beware that Canon offers NO support whatsoever for accessories. Best they could do was a lame suggestion that I mail the corpse to a factory in New Jersey where some guys would dork around with it.The only reason I haven't given it a bottom rating of one star is in recognition of the fact that it did work as advertised until it died. It is useful for releasing the shutter without touching the camera and it does afford a measure of freedom in getting yourself in the frame. Its range is limited, however, so you're boxed in to composing with short lenses.Bummer.
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!!!!!
I am using this as a stand alone, no computer connection.I have tried to get this to print black ink all the time. I have written the help center 8 times. They don't know how to do it. I don't want red ink only on every page I copy.
I bought this to replace a dieing d-link router. It was easy to set up and started working automatically. I only have it hooked up to 2 computers. The little bastard constantly times out every day. There's a reason it's so cheap. Listen to the other reviews and don't buy it. Last time I buy Netgear.
This is the worst product I have ever bought. I wanted something simple...it wasn't; I wanted to listen to the radio; I couldn't. I didn't even try the dvd player. Every radio station I tried could not be found. It would play the same station even hand tuning to another station. This is junk.
these things are the equivalent to the old krako'sThey snap crackle pop more than rice crispy's. but you get what you pay 4 and they work
This is the second USB soundcard I've purchased from SIIG for my laptop. Both of them have fallen apart after a couple of months use. The actual prongs holding in the USB connector literally fall out. I should've learned the first go around. Even though this product works, it sucks to have it fall apart so easily.
The way this cable is set up the vga cable is set up as an extention cable, male one end female other so when hooking up from a computer to monitor you have to use a male back to back to make it work, unless your monitor or computer has an male plug connection.For the green and blue jacks there all males ends, when hook into the computer thats ok but for the mouse and key board you can forget it unless they have female ends on there plugs.or you get some form of back to back female coupler to make it work.
I just thought I would write a simple review on how terrible this product is. As others have said, it won't print black if the colors are empty, which it conveniently empties everyday even when powered off.
Great look, soft and protective.... unless you decide to wear it on your belt. Then you should be very careful. The magnetic snap is small, hard to fasten, and when fastened, may release if you bend over and put any pressure on it. My EX-Z1200, has fallen out of it twice. I know, shame on me for number 2. I tried to give Casio the benefit of the doubt the first time because it really feels like a great case and I wanted to use it. But the second time the camera came out, it fell onto a vinyl floor and there was very little pressure put on the snap. The thirty dollar case is now sitting on a shelf, never to be worn again. Maybe Casio didn't make it, but Casio did endorse it, and I've written a similar note to them with no reply. I also wrote to the vendor, telling them to take this case off their shelf. They did offer to take the case back, but I didn't bother, so my hat's off to them.I had a Casio case for fy EX-M2 that went beyond great, but I can only tell you 'don't do it' if you plan to wear this case.
This is not worth a dollar. Worked for a little over a month & quit. On top of that Amazon would not pay for shipping & they charged me a restocking fee for a defective product. By the time it was all said & done I ended up paying about $28.00 for a product I didn't keep or could use.
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!
I ORDERED THIS ITEM 4 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE STILL NOT RECIEVED IT. I THINK IT IS VERY BAD BUSINESS TO ADVERTISE THINGS FOR SALE WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE THEM IN STOCK. I WILL CHECK OTHER AVENUES FOR THIS PRODUCT.DISAPPOINTED
Beware! Picture accompanying the item description is a 1/8" to 2 x 1/8" stereo Y-adapter. Item received was a 1/8" stereo to L/R mono cable.
Unfortunately, this case looks much better online than in person. I have had Targus bags in the past, and the ones I have had were wonderful, which was why I bought this one. The problem is not with the amount of room featured inside the case, because there is more than enough room for notebooks and papers and folders as well as your computer. The problem was with the way it was made. The material used was something that would not have lasted long in itself had I kept it, and the seams at the top of the bag were loose, giving me the impression that it was not going to keep my computer safe. The hooks may be metal but they did not seem to be securely fastened to the bag itself. All in all, I was not comfortable carrying my belongings for school in it because it did not feel sturdy enough.
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.
We purchased LaCie to back up photo material. After only four months, with gentle use, the drive quit functioning and made a beeping noise. I called the company, they were very familiar with the problem and said the drive is broken and cannot be repaired. Also, the warranty does not cover data recovery, and has stipulations regarding where one can have their data recovered without compromising the warranty. What a disappointment.
Same story as many other people here, I love the camera but the screen cracked. I've owned several other cameras that I've treated the same way and never had this problem. This is clearly an issue that Canon must address.
The Printer lost its IP settings 2 months after purchase....we lost the Software CD that is NEEDED to change any admin settings on the machine. Sharp DOES NOT supply the software via electronic download. You must purchase it at a $30 cost and wait for snail mail to deliver it. Evidentally, our employees and the need to print important information do not matter..... Guess that is why this printer and sharp have low ratings over every online electonics dealers web sites.
I must say as a REAL AUDIOPHILE I think I am a little better qualified to review this cable than other people. After many months of PURE ORGASMIC PLEASURE listening to Lady Ga Ga and Brian Ferry on my Pzower-BOff Signature 101-J mp3 turntable, linked to a $10 preamp from craigslist (don't knock it till you've tried it), I decided enough was enough and 'went wifi with my hifi'.Hence, my Denon ethernet cable was redundant... UNTIL I realised how many other gadgets these days have ethernet! Skeptically I hooked up my Samsung SMS755WTFLOL microwave using this badboy and BBOOOM, it exploded. Next I tried my webcam-enabled doorbell... THE RESULT?: audio heaven. Now when someone pushes my buzzer I get to hear a rich pulsating blast of 40hz that words cannot describe. The soundstaging has been improved by 17.2%..! If you don't believe me I even checked with my wife, and she said the same thing - 17.2%... perfect.
I bought this as I dropped the original stylus in Lake, hoping Palm will have better quality.But it is smaller in length and Diameter, if I bend my phone it falls down.It works - just need to be careful.
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.
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..
I love lonely planet guides and I've used them in Malaysia, China, Tokyo, and Istanbul.Using this book on an ipad kindle reader absolutely sucks.The maps are separated from the text, the links don't work, and.... it just totally sucks. In part, this may be due to kindle formatting, which is just not ready for prime-time. IT's a shame, here we have an ultra-portable electronic device, which would lend itself to hyperlinks, drill-down style menus, etc. But it only really functions as a beginning-to-end reading experience, which is COMPLETELY USELESS for a travel guide.You need to flip pages to find the city you are currently in, find a neighborhood, look at a map, and cross reference that with text: where to eat, visit, sleep, etc, etc.It's impossible on the electronic version. This is like web 0.5 or something.The maps are so low resolution that you can't see anything on them. Additionally, each map is cut up into four sections, to get a higher crappy resolution (that I still can't read or zoom-in on). So... say you're looking at a map, and you get to the end of the section: scroll over to see where it goes, like what you expect in 2012? No, no, no, my friend. You must turn to another page, or two, try to find your bearings on this pixelated mess, etc.I'd so much rather use a huge, unruly AAA map that never quite folds flat once it's been opened. I'd rather use a Rand, library-size atlas... anything but this!I'm simply not using it at all and REALLY question this company's decision to publish to a format which makes their product so completely unusable for it's existential purpose.
After a few months, the internal flash on my 5700 stopped working. I've been researching this issue on the web and I am definitely not the only one who has this problem. Getting this problem fixed by Nikon will cost you $250 - $300. I was not a big user of the flash in the first place but it is a huge disappointment to have a problem with such a basic feature on a "prosumer" camera. I have also had miserable results with the auto-focus in low light conditions. This is another common complaint about this camera. Now I wish that I had bought a Canon.
Looking at the other reviews on here, I almost feel like there are shills on here because nobody could possibly be giving this product a good review.It's pretty fussy with memory. I first tried a 2GB SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash card. It just said "Bad Card" with no explanation. I tried both FAT and FAT32. Then I tried a 1GB SanDisk Ultra II SD card. "Bad Card". I then tried a Kingston 2GB SD card, which worked. No idea what the problem was, maybe they don't like SanDisk?It's supposedly a wide-screen frame but it only actually displays 4:3 correctly. If you feed it a wide-screen image, it'll inexplicably compress it to be tiny, in 4:3 with black bars on all four sides (even on original picture mode). If you switch it to 16:9 mode, it'll bizarrely leave the black bars on the top and bottom, and only stretch out the sides, leaving the image distorted and everyone fat looking. Definitely bugs.The image quality is abysmal. Of course, this is to be expected, as the resolution is the pits, at 480x234. Even worse, since this is basically only usable at 4:3, the usable resolution is only 312*234. Note that this is worse screen quality than my cell phone, which is 320*240. My cell phone's screen is also only about the size of a matchbook, whereas this thing is 7 inches, making obvious pixels and an awful image.Lastly, the UI is truly a piece of work. A piece of terrible work. Why in the world doesn't it start displaying the slideshow automatically? Instead, you have to navigate through a series of unintuitive menus in order to do just about anything.This is one of the worst consumer products I have ever seen.
Despite the fact I closely followed the tools to select the correct memory, what I recieved would not work in my PC. Despite the fact I was told by your system what to order, when I notified ANTonline as to the error, I had to pay postage both ways and a restocking fee. Not good cuetomer service.
I was very annouyed when I notice the black ink was failing yesterday, because I've changed the cartridge about 2 weeks ago, and I've printed less than 150 pages since then, in the fast draft mode!!! The amount of ink in this cartridge is ridiculous!
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.
These things are discontinued. When they were in production the SRP was $149. You could find these all over the internet and dj shops for $90-100. They are good Dj headphones but are made from cheap plastic. I went through 4 pairs of these. Anyone that pays $250 for these is an idiot and is getting bent over.
I purchased this printer. I installed it. After a week, it went offline and would not go online, regardless of power cycling, reading the manual, or any troubleshooting or reconnecting. It now resides in my trash can.
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
The Antenna looked good and was priced for my budget and was brand name RCA. Unfotunatley it did not live up to my expectations. I could not locate one Digital channel on it from my TV. I had an old antenna unit (TREK brand) that had the antenna broken and it stil brought in more channels than this one. Sorry but have to give it a bad review.
Yes it's the cheapest CD player out there, but there's a reason for that. I didn't want to spend to much on a player, so I got this one, but just ended up sending it back. I should have just saved the money I spent shipping it back and used it to buy a slightly better player. Don't count on ANY skip protection. The headphones are almost worthless, and even on maximum volume it's far too faint. Spend the extra $20 or so for a better one. You will more than make up for it in aggravation, return shipping costs, and overall enjoyment.
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!
Do not buy this product unless you are getting it for $10 or less like I did. It is not worth it as it does not work well at all unless you're in the middle of Iowa.
I got this because it has all these good reviews just to find out that it is junk. the picture quality is not excellent like everyone says. matter of fact the picture quality is very poor and the whites are washy and the blacks too. it puts lines through the pictures occasionally and lastly..it slowly moves my photos to the side. after it runs for about 2 days i have to turn it off to "reset". every picture moves to the left just a tiny little bit and after the pics scroll through eventually you notice them shifting off the screen. DONT BUY THIS EVER. not even for a cheapy.
It was working fine for a month so I bought four more. One day one of co-worker told me someone try to get in her computer. Her mouse and keyboard work itself. We checked network, virus, everything I can think of but it was this keyboard and mouse used two office down the other room. We had to trash all this keyboard and mouse. If you have any wireless device within 50feet. don't buy this item.
I've owned Palm handheld PDA's for years. I have loved them and recommended them to everyone...until this past year. I bought a Tungsten E2 which suddenly died after 5 months (no warranty coverage - $200 down the drain), then the Z22. It was o.k. for about 2 weeks, then suddenly it would get stuck on a screen and I couldn't get out, or it wouldn't turn on, or I'd get "fatal error" messages and have to reset it. I returned that one and got another. It was even WORSE!! It lasted me a total of 30 minutes! Suddenly, I couldn't turn it on AND I couldn't reset it. I love the features of the Z22 - the Splash Shopper is a fun addition that makes shopping easier and more fun! The Z22 is a great concept and I feel I can't live comfortably and conveniently without a PDA like it, but I am reluctant to get another! The quality of Palm products has decreased dramatically over the past several years and I can't say I would recommend this product, as my luck so far has been 2 out of 2 lemons...I'll be getting another replacement for this one and I'll see what happens next. It is hugely inconvenient and also scary to be so unsure whether the thing will work when I go to use it...I've got important information on it that I'd hate to lose. Better luck to others who try the Z22. My experience has been a huge disappointment. P.S. My husband also had a Z22 which he had to return for similar problems - screen locking up, not able to access different functions, having to reset it all the time, etc. If he hadn't had such a bad experience, too, perhaps I could attribute it to an isolated incident of bad luck. I'd be interested to see what the other positive reviewers would say after they've had the Z22 for awhile -whether they've had problems with it. My understanding is those reviewers can't post other reviews of the product later. I would have given this a 5 star review in the beginning, but products should last longer than 30 minutes to 2 weeks!!!
I chose this case for my Tungsten E because I have a habit of dropping things...I dropped my old Palm IIIxe in a leather case and cracked the screen just two weeks after buying it! I've used this hard case for 3 months now, and that's all I can take. This case really does protect the PDA and the metallic finish is great. But if your looking to enjoy a hassle-free, user-centered experience, I think you'll be dissappointed after you envelope your new Tungsten E inside this vault. When closed, the PDA will rattle around inside like it wants outta there. To turn the unit on via the power button or to use the stylus, you will have to open the front half of the case then separate the PDA from the back half to gain access. When charging or syncing, you need to perform a similar maneuver. Beaming a file to another PDA is equally awkward because the IR port is covered...you'll need to to fan out the pda from the two halves of the case. I'd like to use my MP3 player more often, but I don't because there's no access to the headphone port when the case is close. Finally, the case is a full 3/4&quot; thick when closed...not exactly comfortable in your pocket. It's to the point that I'm really not using my PDA because the case makes it too much of a hassel. I would trade in the bullet-proof protection for a case which provides access to all ports and maintains the thin profile. I'm really quite surprised that PalmOne put their brand on this product.
I've owned this printer for two years and recently the black imaging unit started to go. Now all of my black prints look washed out. A new toner cartridge didn't help. The printer also gives me constant error messages...well, at least the red error light on the printer does. Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing if a toner cartridge is misaligned, there is a paper jam or some other mysterious problem. I usually open all of the printer doors, reinsert the toner cartridges and reinsert the paper tray. That usually helps, but the whole procedure is time-consuming and frustrating.Print quality of color is acceptable and it is a small printer that prints quickly and quietly (although warmup takes 2 minutes or more sometimes). It was easy to set up on my Mac's home network, but trying to get a Windows & laptop required some searching for answers online. But I've had too many paper jams, too many unknown errors with this printer and poor black print quality to recommend this inexpensive, unreliable clunker.
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
This is probably a great product but I couldn't get it to work.I'm no dummy or technophobe, I'm a tech writer. Their documentation is incomplete and inaccurate and they have not made an interface suitable for humans.For instance, documentation states a light will go on when the unit is plugged in. I plugged it in, no light. Tech Support guy tells me where to look for the light - hold the unit just so, then look very carefully, there's a faint green dot visible recessed in the unit. This 'light' is so faint I have to unplug and plug in the unit a few times to be sure I see it.Another instance, there's a big alert notice in the box saying to upgrade the firmware before doing anything else. Do they give you instructions for doing that? NOOOOoooooOOOO. Another call to tech support guy, who tells me to check their website for firmware upgrade instructions. I do. There are detailed instructions for upgrading the firmware, only problem is, they do not make any sense. Call 3 to tech support guy, when I read him the instructions on the Neuros site, he says, Oh, those are not correct, here's what to do. Unfortunately, his instructions don't work, I can't get the unit to show up on my TV.At this point I gave up and returned the machine. The tech support guy I spoke to was polite. The CS rep was not.
I liked this camera alot, but it broke after 8 months. Konica Minolta only has a 6 month warranty. I expected at least a one year warranty. Now i am out 280 dollars. I probably won't get another Konica Minolta product EVER!
Bought a cell phone battery that, of course, died one week past their return/refund deadline. Refused to refund or replace even though the product is CLEARLY defective. This company is a ripoff and will never do business with them again. Consider yourself warned.
My freind bought one of these thinking it was gonna be cool, but then he later returned it because it didnt come with software, and instead he bought a iPod which was a good investment!
I purchased this SD card because it was "recommended" on the amazon web site for the Kodak digital picture frame. However, the card doesn't work in the frame, or my computer. It may only need to be formatted, or it may not be compatible....I wouldn't know though, because after 3 phone calls and an email to the customer and tech service "answering machine" and email account in the past week I have had no response!It is really poor when you buy a new product and can't get in touch with the company for suppport. The card comes with absolutely no instructions or reccomendations
Somehow, on the way from China to Amazon to Me, eight of the 25 became cracked on the frontal part. Unusable! Really cheap plastic. I would like to mail CD's to friends, but am afraid they would shatter in the mail. Also there are no means of labeling them unless you use &quot;Post-it-Notes&quot; or a Magic Marker.
Received ZEN 30W from Amazon/J&R.; Worked immediately, but the the creative software automatically updated itself, at which point, the ZEN broke my Outlook 2003. I had to spend an entire day re-installing my older creative software, then the outlook 2003 and my PALM desktop/Treo 650 software. Spent about 30 mins on the phone with creative support...they have no clue. Have a workaround which runs crippled, but works.About 1 day later, when transferring my media library to the ZEN, the ZEN fails to write any additional media files after accepting 2/3 of my library, but says it still has 28G free space? Again, creative support wastes about 90 minutes of my time, all the while the support guy doesn't listen to a thing I say - tells me it is a USB problem, but I have other USB devices working flawlessly, as well as the ZEN palyer will play THROUGH MY COMPUTER AND USB, just will not accept any new media files - "timeout on writes". After doing all kinds of goofy stuff on my computer at his request, I attempt to get a warranty replacement (3 days old at this point). I am told that can only happen with the retailer, so I call J&R.; I am given an RA, and address to send back (at my expense), and am told it will be about 10 business days to get a new one.
I bought this little system for my girlfriend for Christmas. It is quality built and the speakers sound crisp and clear. However the best I can do on a rating is 2 stars for they simply lack any real power. One doesn't buy a micro system such as this expecting earth shattering volume by any means. But this unit is disappointing in my opinion even when you are not expecting much. It truly is not very loud at all even when turned up all the way. (Just how many stereos can you stand to listen to turned up all the way? Trust me, this one you can.) I have taken note that hardly any other reviewer here has mentioned volume as a liability in this system. It very well could be that I am just too used to the big powerful systems of yore, that of which I still happen to own. If you aren't into, or have never experienced the big component systems of yesteryear, you may very well find this fine Sony stereo to have all the volume you may ever need. On the other hand, if you are an old time connoisseur of that era, It's my opinion you will be left sorely disappointed in this model.I would only recommend this system for a very small room, and for the undiscerning listener. Or for someone that just has always been a fan of Sony electronics, and feel they can't go wrong for their money...
I purchased the Z22 to store some account numbers/data, etc. I have maybe used it 6 times for brief periods. It will not turn on unless I fully charge it and then it works for maybe 10 minutes. The reset button does not work. It does not hold a charge. I purposely made a paper/pencil copy of the data stored in the Z22 given its unreliability. This machine is worthless. I heartily recommend you do not buy the Z22.
This is the second time tht I am wriing this review. The first time the %&^% adapter lost the connection. I normally do not take the time to write a review but after the junk device dropped session 4 tie in the pace of an hour I felt compelled to vent. Then after writing the first review the junk device dropped connection again. One would think that in todays business climit a company would ensure that their products worked with each other. but between this and the linksys AP it's like living in the 90's.Bottom line, buy another vendors product, stay away from this one.
I bought these earphones based on all the good reviews. The sound was good, seemed sturdy enough for just treadmill running, and I was looking forward to at least a year of usability. Unfortunately, the sound started to go out and get spotty acutely during a run and it's very annoying. Lasted about 6 months so obviously I didn't get to a year.
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.
The emulated KVM won't allow the switch to happen with wireless keyboard/mice hotkeys.The product quality itself is pretty good, but the description should state the issue w/ emulated kvm!
Over the past 12 months I have knowledge of three different HL-1440 printers experienceing print quality problems. After working great for several months, the pages printed begin to have a grey background of toner all over the page. Then streaks of toner develop. The problem gets worse over time. Brother claims that the toner needs to be replaced, but the toner is NOT empty on any of the printers. Cleaning the drum unit doesn't work either. In the long run, this printer is not worth the money saved.
Mine too was defective right out of the box. It wouldn't even power up! I returned it to BestBuy, and although my second one worked, it would sometimes eject the tape right after I put it in, (just like the review below mentioned), and the other time, it suddenly stopped in the middle of watching a movie, ejected the tape, and shut down... I again took it back to the store and demanded a refund. What a piece of garbage. I am gonna try a Panasonic and see how long that one lasts me. Stay away from this thing. There's obviously a design flaw with this particular model. Absolute junk.
DO NOT BUY FROM AMAZON-THEY ARE HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM AMAZON EVER AGAIN.
Overall, this router has issues with keeping its connection. I purchased this locally at a B&M; mainly because of the Netgear "quality", but was surprised that after two weeks, the router would lose its connection to the internet. The connection to the router would work fine with my laptop, but the router out to the DSL modem wouldn't communicate at all.I've upgraded the firmware, but that only established the connection until the next day when it failed again. I have two wireless connections and a wired computer to this router and I would have to recommend not purchasing this router. A cheap price may encourage you in purchasing this, but read up on the reviews via Amazon and see why so many people dislike this router.On a side note, the graphical setup interface was extremely useful and chalk full of options. It was an extremely easy setup through the wizard and offered power options for advanced users. It works as advertised, but when it loses its connection, you have to pull the power cord and power it up again to make it work. I've been through brands such as D-Link, Linksys, and now this, but it ranks in the middle of pack for the routers I've had in the past.
After using one of the ribbons the printer kept popping up with an error message (ribbon jam) and I had to replace the ribbon with a new one to stop getting the error. When I buy the ribbons locally I can return them without having to pay postage and recieve a credit. So it may not be a good idea for me to purchase them online.Thank you,Jill Carlisle
This cable is really awful. It is much skinnier than I expected (I should have known given the price). With a cable this long, you lose way too much quality with such a low gauge cable. Video quality is really awful. I used this to connect my digital antenna to my HD projector, and a very blurry picture was produced. I cannot imagine using this; I got a higher gauge cable immediately and everything looked great. I should have known the price was too good to be true, but it really is.If you need a really long cable with a fuzzy picture, this is your product. I can't imagine that use, but maybe it's for someone.
I've had mine for 2 years. The first one got sent back after about 2 months because the lights would flicker slightly, which was very annoying while trying to read. Now, 2 years later, my switch has appeared to have died, and the lamp is useless.A pity, I love the design, but they seem to be very unreliable!
The item was fine the company Best in Home (Amazon Division)charged $12 shipping/handling for this $12 light weight item. A total ripoff.
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. In addition, the original 90 day warranty is still in force, GoVideo refused to extend it to the refurbished unit. Sitting on hold now with customer service waiting for a answer... I heartily recommend NOT BUYING any GoVideo products unless you are prepared for wasted money and time on hold with customer service.
Same thing here like previous posts.Two of them died in past 4 years.Poor quality.Do not buy this product.
What the heck! I thought I was getting a stylus that would fit in my Palm. This is a full size pen and doesn't do me any good for travel. It defeats the whole purpose of just carrying a Palm - now I have to carry my Palm and a pen...? I don't think so. Where is that return label...
I bought a WGR614 at the beginning of November. Everyday I have to reboot the device by cycling its power. The symptoms are:No routing;No wireless, or slow wireless;No response to ICMP pings;No response to web configuration;Status lights do not indicate a problem;No DHCP server.These symptoms sometimes appear in different combinations. I switched the DHCP service to a conventional server so that I would not lose TCP/IP services on Ethernet.I have called NetGear's India support line four times. Everytime I call they suggest the same troubleshooting steps (push the reset button). They apparently do not have the capability of tracking customer issues--they just read from a script. I am attempting to get an advance exchange for a replacement unit. If NetGear will not exchange the unit, I will try the distributor.While reading these reviews, I notice that the negative reviews are frequently rated less than helpful, while the positive reviews are generally rated helpful. Hmm....
My 14 year old daughter was so excited to receive this camera for Christmas. When she began taking pictures with it, horizontal lines began appearing across the screen. It did the same once the image was downloaded to the computer. We tried a different SD card, but that did not make a difference. We contacted the Online Company we purchased it from (Tiger Direct), and they told us to contact the manufacturer. We did that and they had us mail them the camera. Six weeks later, the camera was returned to us in the same condition with a note that they were unable to fix the problem and couldn't do any more for us. So now we're trying to figure out what else we can possibly do to have the situation corrected. It's very frustrating!
I'm not sure if this is a product issue, or due to the shipping, but it turns itself off with just the slightest bump. I only brought it because we aren't allowed to have our mp3 players at work but are allowed to have a cd player. If you'll looking for something like that, cheapper isn't better, go with something a little better; if you'll looking for something more long term and can get/use a MP3 player, do the research and get a MP3 player that fits you'll needs.
This memory only registered as 1.4 GB installed, I could not verify that this was single sided memory and when I got it, I discovered it was double sided which is not supported on my computer.
Bought one for $10 and this is one of the worst product ever! Cheaply made and does not get radio (analog tuner) reception but a few. Terrible sound. PLEASE STAY AWAY! Don't make the mistake like me. Another crappy product from China. And there's a warning about LEAD in this product! I will throw this away ASAP.
My trusty iPod Video recently broke down, leaving me to return to my long-forgotten iPod Mini. To my dismay, the battery barely lasted an hour. I searched online for a fix and lo and behold, I found the answer to my prayers! Or so I thought.I just received the package today and there were quite a few problems:1. Though the sticker on the package indicates this is for an iPod Mini, the instructions clearly show and explain an iPod Video being opened.2. As for the instructions themselves, well they leave something to be desired. Amazon lists them as "detailed" and in "color." Apparently the printer ran out of ink. And the writer was having an off-day.3. Finally, Amazon also boasts that this product comes with a very unique "iOpener." The instructions refer to this as well and yet.. it's nowhere to be seen. My package included two screw-drivers, the battery itself, and the cheap instructions. No special tool specifically designed to open my iPod.So, as you can see, my original iPod Mini battery remains. I'm not sure if there was a mix up at Amazon, or with the creators of the kit, but there were too many problems to be overlooked. It's as if they ran out of iPod Mini kits, picked out an iPod Video one and stuck a sticker on it, thinking it would fool me.I guess I can't rate the product I actually ordered, but my experience hasn't been good.
I wasted my money on a 100-pack of these CD-Rs. Every single disc I tried to burn gave me errors. I tried burning the exact same thing using other brands of CD-Rs (even the cheap no-name brands) and they worked fine, but I couldn't get one Memorex CD-R to burn correctly. I have also talked to others who have had problems specifically with Memorex, and I remember back in the old days when I would copy music to cassette tape, I would always have problems with Memorex cassettes. What is wrong with this company that they cannot make a decent product? My advice is to steer clear of anything that says Memorex!!
This product did not work well. The contacts in the US side were so loose that it would not hold the plug, kept falling out of the adaptor and never would make contact. I realize that this was an inexpensive product but was not worth what I paid. Fortunately I was able to purchase a different kind that did work...
I looked at the dimensions of this Sleeve prior to ordering it, and thought it would be the perfect fit for my Dell Studio 1555. However, the moment I received it, I realised that this Sleeve was too small for my notebook. Despite my initial reservations, I proceeded to try and fit the Laptop in. Though I was able to force it in, it would be next to impossible to zip it up. The Sleeve itself is of a high quality, and for that I would give 5 stars, and may go ahead and order the 17"....but I dunno, may just be disappointed again.
I bought the 30 GB video Ipod when it first came out and I bought the protection plan from Best Buy and it was the best purchase of my life(not the Ipod but the protection plan). I'm now on my 4th unit and they usually last me about 4 months before they begin freezing up and the battery life is garbage! Usually I am without an MP3 player for weeks at a time because they are always fixing mine. I was told that if you jog with an Ipod DO NOT get a hard drive based player but go with the flash memory. Would have been nice to know before but the jog wheel is great and the design is awesome too. Probably wouldn't buy this product again
The camera works very well and the picture is clear. As daylight leaves the picture quality diminishes rapidly. Very good light is required. The problem with Trendnet is the service. I needed to configure my computer and router. It took 1-2 days every time I wanted to speak with someone and if I had to speak tho an agent a second time there was another 1-2 day wait. I am not a tech person and remote access required several settings to be correct. It took me over week to get enough support to get the cameras to work as described. The product manuals assume a certain level of knowledge that I would suspect the average camera installer doesn't have.
Be warned. It isn't mentioned in the product description, but these headphones are asymmetrical. So annoying. The shorter ear bud cord keeps pulling out, while the longer ear bud cord dangles and gets caught on everything.
I don't know if it's just me, but mine broke within a month.I didn't even use it that much, and they stopped working..Also I figured the sound leaks and the quality isn't so great..I guess I can't expect so much from a 20dollar headphone..
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.
I recently received my Coby player and found some things that were not very well thought out in the overall design. Here are the Pro's and cons that I found.Cons:1. DVD load mechanism. This is a significant flaw as it does not allow you to easily load a DVD when vehicle mounted. The mechanism requires that you remove it from the holder, open it up, put in the DVD, close it then re-insert it into the holder. Very poor design that is a royal pain to change DVDs if the car is moving.2. Manual AV/DVD switch. On the left side of the unit is the sliding switch which turns on the player to one of two modes, DVD or AV. The manufacturer should have gone with an electronic switch vice a manual switch as it is not easy to ensure you have the DVD mode since it is in the center of the selection slide and there is no audible or 'feelable' indication that you have it in the correct position. This becomes more inconvenient when you are sliding the player in or out of the holder.Pros.1. Good picture quality. The picture is clear and easy to see.2. Sound control easy to use. Spinning wheel sound control is easy to adjust.3. Compact slim design. Overall design is especially well suited for vehicle mounting and allows the player to sit flat against the back of the headrest. This keeps it from being kicked or jostled if you have a toddler in a car seat. The fold out one I had was prone to being kicked by my 3 year old.Overall the player is a good buy for the money but I couldn't rate it higher as the two design flaws are significant in detracting from its ease of use.
Terrible product, even worse customer service. The drive died after two months, and after an hour on the telephone with their customer service representative she then told me that before she would authorize a warranty replacement she would email me a document of additional terms and conditions, and unless I agreed to every one of these additional conditions they wouldn't honor the warranty. She then (AND I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP) proceeded to ask me a series of "Homeland Security" questions to determine if I was a terrorist. At that point I said I refused to waste any more of my time answering stupid questions, and she said that in that case they would refuse to honor the warranty.
This product has serious problems -- The manual says any DVD-R media will work for storing content, it doesn't. We tried ones from Sony, Verbatim and Tdk, and apart from working on a few Tdk ones, the device failed to record with all others. The message we kept getting was "Incompatible disc". So the net is that you may not be able to record content with this useless junk.The JVC camcorder works fine, except that the content format is .mod as opposed to .mpg, .vob or .mp4. You will need to purchase a software converter to do the format conversion for archival. We moved the captured content from the camcorder to our desktop using USB connection, then converted the content from .mod to .vob and recorded this onto the DVD-R media using the desktop DVD writer. All this when one should have been able to use the share-station for direct DVD write.So JVC fails on two fronts -- (a) the share-station is a flop , (b) the camcorder, inspite of capturing reasonable content, is useless because no one really uses the outdated .mod format, and you will need to spend extra time and money to share what you captured.
While the production quality of this cable, along with the little arrows that help me(and the music) understand where the sound is going, is mind-boggling - What I found most impressive is that this cable actually turned my binary digital audio devices into TRINARY digital audio devices. All the people saying that it's just 1's and 0's don't understand how revolutionary this cable is. IT UPSCALES YOUR DIGITAL SPECTRUM TO ALLOW FOR 2's!!! Any true audiophile knows that 2's are where the upper-order harmonicas are to be found in high quality digital audio.
Do NOT buy this if you own the c340--it doesn't fit and Amazon shouldn't market this as if it will. It's a nightmare to have to get it returned and get a refund. This is also true for the cigarette lighter adapter--I hope there will be clarity as to which accessories go with each model otherwise, you'll be in for a lot of wasted time and money. The Garmin is great, but the fact that most of their accessories are not compatible within the product family is a huge problem.
On the plus side, it is very compact and fits great on the iPod. It looks like it is part of the iPod. It's a great idea.On the minus side:1. Finding gaps on the radio dial can be very difficult, especially if you commute a ways and pass through multiple radio markets.2. The iTrip just doesn't put out a very strong signal, which means that your iPod will always sound like a radio station that is fading out. You'll get no stereo separation and lots of static.3. The way you tune the iTrip to a radio station requires that you play the &quot;song&quot; corresponding to the station you want and then hit Pause half-way through it. This is an elegant solution in some ways, but you wouldn't want to do it while driving!
I must have a Sony curse or something... everything I buy from them breaks right after the warranty expires... 2 camcorders, 2 discmans, my PS2...This worked great for a while, but then started rejecting batteries left and right. I had to re-insert them about 10 times to get the charge to begin. Ironically, it won't charge the included Sony batteries at all, but still kind of works with my energizers...
This is the most useless product ever created. It is a fan, there is no vacuum power whatsoever. The turbo button made the fan spin faster. The air from the van comes out of the vents supposedly designed to keep the gadget from overheating. Absolutely no vacuum, and the air from the fan doesn't even come out of the attachments so it cannot clean anything. Your laptop will be just as dirty after buying this "vacuum" as it was before you bought it. The light on it does work, but only illuminates the dirt in the laptop that it cannot clean.
Have had this router for over a year. During this time the router constantly lost the internet connection, even when it's wired directly to my desktop PC. The disconnect can last anywhere from a couple of seconds to minutes. A new firmware (1.23) was released a few days ago for revision A (the version of the router I have). D-Link's website said the firmware "improved reliability" so I decided to upgrade. After flashing to the new firmware, the router will not let me into the control panel or respond to pings. The lights blink, that's all. I've reset the router, but this does nothing to restore the old firmware. D-link's firmware upgrade appears to have put this router out of its misery--which is perhaps for the best as it now forces me to finally go back to a reliable router company.
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 had the same results as everyone else--tons of ghosting. I couldn't even look at my monitor for more than a minute or two before my head felt like it'd explode. Go with any other brand than this.
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
Hello,I have used several headphones in the past and I bought these after reading reviews and have used these for about a year now. The sound spectrum appears very disconnected; the bass is accentuated and then around low mid frequencies are scooped, the mid range is a bit boosted again and then the high mids are scooped, the high end is all right I guess. The overall sound makes the sound of music, or movies totally out of place.One thing I am amazed about is that these are very snug, and normally with other headphones my ears or around the ears i would start to get a burning feeling but with these I can watch a 2 hour movie without a comfort issue even though these are way tighter than my very nice Sonys.I do not recommend these. I just did not have time for an exchange or return so these just stayed with me. I tried the 280 and 380 at a store and these sounded great, possibly my next headphones.newer models HD428 or 429 and some 5xx series are out but I don't have a way to actually get my hands on these to given them a listen.Another thing I noticed about the 515s is that the aperture from where the sound comes out is about 20mm whereas the diaphragm is supposed to be 40mm. That definitly is causing an issue with hindering sound. I do not know whether this is a manufacturing defect or this is the normal design.I do not recommend these headphones, the sound is not true to any standard or even enjoyable by any standard. Find something better.Thank you
Memory sticks only periodically work. This item was a bust.
Mine stopped to work after I tried to switch it to a different channel. After that I get all the signs as per instruction, but no FM tuner can receive it... Tried to reset iPod, etc. to no avail. Must be a defective unit.
It was easy to set up, but wasn't worth the effort. The DVDs got stuck and the VHS stopped working altogether - after only 2 months.
This memory card would not work. Contacted the seller with this issue but got no help. Not even an apology for defective card, Just some type of excuse for what may have occurred. We do A LOT of shopping on Amazon.com and this is the first me I have EVER had a company not take responsibility for a mistake.
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.
What a junk LCD TV the RD2200 is. Connect to PC gives you terrible output. Connect to TV, cable, digital, isn't impressed either. Where is the support when you have question or need help ? There is no where to be found - help yourself ! My regular monitor is even giving a better result for output. I don't understand how they can produce this piece of junk to sell. I RETURNED IT right away after trying it out of box. Not worth even $50 to own this one.
total waste of timesuggestion for ppl like me, dont waste ur time, spend the extra money and get something that will allow u to actually see objects at a distance.
The CD player quit working after a few months. By placing the buttons on the face of the clock, you need two hands to use them, one to hold the clock from moving backwards as you press the buttons with the other hand. The numbers on the large display should brighten or dim as desired, not the large display. I missed a wake up once when all of the alarms failed to go off. It appears that you have select the alarm(s) then cycle through the alarm button to activate it (them). Now I'm looking for a new alarm clock as a replacement for this model and I wondered if others had the same thoughts about this product as I did. It appears they do.
I always loved Sony TV until I have this one. It's a big disappointment. At first the TV was working just fine, then it start to turn off by itseft. Sometimes, it turn off itself right after I just turn on. Then one day it just won't turn on at all. I thought the lamp was bad, so I replace the lamp but that didn't fix the problems. Called Sony and was told this is out of warranty because I have the TV a little bit over 2 years. They gave me a couple numbers to call for repair. They found out the circuit board of the TV is bad and the total call to fix this TV is $730. Plus they also told me the light engine will be next to be broken too. SONY TV SUCKS!!! I'll never buy SONY TV again!!!
I puchased this item new from Amazon.com. It appeared to be damaged, from the condition of the top cover.From the very outset, it would make a loud crashing sound when trying to print, most of the time. It would also pull extra paper occasionaly requiring a reset.After contacting HP service and running the tests they require for help, the printer is no longer functional. It failed all their tests.HP said it was under warranty (3 months) and they would replace it, but I've not heard from them in a week.Don't buy this printer, it is junk. Get an Epson, or one of several other reputable printers.Mike Drumm
right out of the box I plugged this in and it did not work. Tried several different machines to connect and still nothing.
Seriously, don't buy this thing. I've had 3. I bought two for a multi-display set up and they both died within a year. Samsung replaced one and it died 6 months later.Update: I'm now on my 4th 305T. Samsung has been great about replacing them but they still break down after 4-6 months. Once the warranty is up I'm going to be looking for a new monitor set up.
First off, Ive owned many Sonys over the past 20 years. I purchase about every 4 or 5 years and nearly always the flagship models.This HDTV is a perfect 10 with one HUGE exception. When using the computer input, a yellow hue (tinge, etc.) becomes visable on the lower and right-hand sides of the screen. Sony phone support told me it doesnt effect all the TVs all of the time, just certain combinations of the tv with certain computers using input 8 (specifically designed for computers).The yellow image builds-up noticably after about 30 minutes of input 8 use . The yellow image stays on the screen for between 30 minutes & several hours - no matter if you turn the television off & on again, or simply change the input from 8 to any other input.I have an appointment for a repair shop to come pick-up the tv this morning. The tech there said its pretty common for both the 50" and 60" versions of the tv. This morning, I noticed an additional problem. When using the computer - again on the computer input 8 - I can now see what looks like an acutal screen burn (like the traditional RGB rear-projection big screens do)of the right-hand side scroll bar found in windows. Again, this looks more like screen burn than the yellow tint previously associated with this television.I have no other complaints about this tv. But, for me, these problems bring the rating down from perfect to simply mediocre at best.There is absolutely no doubt in my mind: Sony should recall these televisions. At what is double the price of other HDTV LCD units, this thing should operate without such a huge oversight. Its rediculous.Im angry and yes - Im done with Sonys.
You don't really save any money with these as opposed to buying new OEM ink. 1) Most right out of the package require print head cleaning to correct streaking and that wastes ink for ALL colors. 2) Because of #1 you end up having to replace ALL inks more often. 3) Too many are not recognized by the printer and cannot be initialized.You're better off searching around for the lowest priced OEM Epson ink as it will save you time and hassle.Finally, consider shipping costs as you can end up paying more for these refill companies who charge per unit rather than others who charge for actual weight.
i bought this card not once but TWICE and both didn't work in ANY computer it was tested in, almost frying the motherboards in the process. visiontek needs to recall this model because others WILL suffer as much as i have.
This is a discontinued remote that doesn't have customer support. I called the support number in their book and they gave me an email address as they no longer support this remote. I needed a remote code for my DishNetwork 722K receiver, as the code in their book would no work the DVR buttons. Guess what, no answer to my email.
It's was my big mistake when I bought this item. The unit doesn't work at all. I even couldn't clean my slightly dirty CDs. If you want to lose your hard earning money then go ahead and buy it.
The product does not work as advertised. On a PC with XP Media Center Edition SP2, the system freezes when it comes out of standby or hard drive shut down. Their support is terrible with responses like: 1) it should work; it is 100% compatible with an SATA interface and 2) we don't know why it does not work...sorry.
Where to start.... oh yeah perhaps the very small fact that I only received one item and not the 10 promised to me. Dealing with TigerDirect was a nightmare. I was on the phone for an hour and did not receive any satisfaction. I actually ended up sending the item (yes the 1 item) back at my own expense. In addition to the disappointment of not receiving the items that I ordered, this vendor charded almost six bucks for shipping this one 8 ounce item. For that price God had better arrive at my door with the product and my free pass to heaven. I will be notifying my local Chamber of Commerce and better Business Bureau of this company's inability to honor it's end of the agreement.
The item worked okay for the two weeks that I used it-- pretty good signal strength and very easy configuration. Then it stopped suddenly... what a piece of crap! When it did work, it ran at a very high temperature. Don't electronic and computer manufacturers know how to design things around voltages and heat??
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.
Don't waste your money. Buy one of the other more reputable repair manuals on the market. This book tells you all kinds of things that you should worry about doing, but VERY LITTLE about how to actually do them.Please note that the company, Buster's Marine, was great to deal with, very fast shipping, but this book is virtually useless.Very Disappointing!!!
These sound terrific -- until they fail. See numerous other reviews here along these lines.Within a few months of receiving these earphones, the wiring, visible beneath the clear insulation of the cords, began to turn green with oxidation or corrosion at the endpoints and near junctures. The earphones themselves sounded fine however, and I didn't mind as long as the product's performance was not affected. Fast forward to nearly two years later however, and the sound began cutting out intermittently due to a deteriorating electrical connection where the cord is soldered at a right angle to the jack. Although I can manipulate the cord to produce a connection good enough to work, the slightest motion of the cord is enough to cause it to cut out again. And it's only getting worse.By now, the product is out of warranty. Despite there being known quality issues with these products, as evidenced in these reviews, they will just tell you, "Too bad. How about a discount on a new pair?" Well, for almost $300, there are comparable products available without this track record for poor quality and I'm not inclined to throw good money after bad and risk another such failure once the warranty expires from a company that won't stand by its products.If you read other reviews, you'll see that even when the product is covered under warranty, folks seem to be dissatisfied with the quality of the service they received. I wasn't impressed with my interactions with their support. It was slow and took over two weeks of back and forth correspondence, and the Logitech web site for it is buggy and works poorly.To summarize: nice while it lasts, but prone to failure. When it does fail, you will deal with poor support, but may be invited to repeat your unsatisfactory experience, albeit perhaps at a discount.Update:I've now gone through three replacement cords. They all soon (a matter of months) began exhibiting the same problem of one channel cutting out or attenuating. Each time, replacing them was less of a hassle than the first time because they were still considered to be under warranty I suppose. Still, who wants the headache of having to go through this so often? Should they not be replaceable under warranty, $20-$30 for these cords is a ridiculous price to pay, especially since the quality of the product quality is so poor. Finally, now that I've had to change the cords so often, the earbud piece itself no longer attaches firmly and snugly to the cord. It easily falls off when even light tension is applied. Arrgh!
The good thing about these binoculars is that they are nice and small. Unfortunately the very thing you want from them, to be able to see things well up closer, is the big let down. It's hard to get binocular action because its difficult to get the two eyes seeing the same image at the same time. Instead you have "double vision." If I had tried these in a store first, I would not have bought them.
It is not equipped to be secured at the back of a car seat. It is a well-made hand/shoulder carry case for a dvd player or similar device and thats all about it. If it had D-rings and straps to go with it, I would have kept it.
My daughter bought this product roughly 4 months ago with her birthday money after receiving an iPod Touch for her birthday. It sat in her room mostly functioning as a clock and a charging station for the iPod. She's taken it out of the house a grand total of 2 times. The 1st to a hotel and the 2nd to visit her grandparents in New York. When we got to New York she turned on the music and the speakers were shot!! The music that came out was static-y. Couldn't have been the batteries because it was plugged to a wall outlet. It was not defective out of the box since she's used it a handful of times prior to that. For this amount of money I expected this product to last more than 4 months!! Buyer beware!!
Each time I e-mail tech support, I have an entirely different problem. They are helpful, but you must wait two days for a response or call and be placed on hold forever. The battery doesn't hold the charge. Each time I even look at it, I have another problem. Save your money or wait until the item is better. Personally, I think I threw my money away. My little cheapy handheld palm is so much much better. I think I should have stayed with a paper map or AAA.
IPods are Rip-offsThe iPod's not the only music player you can get,It's just that there are MP3 players people have not met.If they just knew what the other players had in store for them,They'd know the iPod stinks so bad it came from a pig's pen.The iPods soar to the top of the list of MP3 players like kites,But why not get a better player with more gigabytes?Sandisk and Creative have some pretty decent devices,Yet people cling to iPods even with their retarded prices.The Sandisk Sansa E100 has many, many things,An FM radio, recording, and movies make it the king of kings.Does the iPod Nano have this stuff? No, it does not!The Nano lacking all these features is definitely its weak spot.The Creative Zen Micro Photo also kills the Nano for an amazing deal,It has so much more for so much less that it's basically unreal.Radio, recording, and replaceable battery make it a better player,For less than the Nano...are you kidding? It's definitely a Nano slayer.There's a player that blows the iPod Shuffle into outer space,It's called the Samsung YP-U2 and it definitely earns its place.FM tuner, voice recorder, and screen make it a great buy,The fact that the Shuffle doesn't have these things should make Steve Jobs cry.The Creative Zen Vision: M is better than the Ipod Video,Better screen, more features, and better value make it glow.The fact that the Vision: M is thicker doesn't really matter,The features are what make the Vision: M unimportantly fatter.So you see, my friends, the iPod is a waste of precious time,The fact that Apple cheats you out is basically a crime.They make their iPods fragile just to make them really "cool",Anyone who buys one is just a ridiculous crazy fool.Facts1. Ipods are MP3 players. It seems like people want to separate iPods from other MP3 players. Can iPods play MP3's? If so, it's an MP3 player.2. The Creative Zen Vision: M is pretty much the same thing as the iPod with video, but the Zen has much, much more. It has an FM tuner (FM recording), voice recorder, better screen (262,144 colors as opposed to 65,000-very big difference),
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 ordered this last November on amazon.com and it was priced at $159.99 then. Everything seemed to be perfect and I was happy, until two weeks ago, when the wire near the end of the earphone's plug-in started to malfunction with an intermittent on-and-off for the left earphone. First, I have been very careful in terms of use, not abusing it in any way, especially with the wire. Secondly, I do use it almost every day, mostly in the morning when doing my morning exercise. Now, I am not sure it's still under a guaranty, or to do some repair on my own. In order to highlight this caution of mine, I give it only one star, even though it does worthy a 4 start rating.----------This is a follow up message, since it's related to the same complaint.The previous note was written in August 2008, and the 2nd time the wire broke was about 2 months ago, i.e., Feb. 2009.Right after I wrote the first message, I called the company (somewhere in southern California) and they mailed me a replacement wire, and that was very nice, but...After only 6 months, the wire became defective again. And this time, it's faster than the 1st time which lasted for more than 8 months.I am not sure the warranty period is more than 12 months, and neither a replacement could be purchased with a reasonable cost.The things I noticed is that the wire became very hard very quickly during cold weather, but the same thing could be happen in warmer weather, which I'm not sure. If it's true that it wears out (or hardens) quickly in cold weather, those of you living further North should be even more cautious about this.Although the sound quality is a little bit better than the earphone coming with an iPod, but I use it mainly for its sound isolation when I am walking on a street or sitting on an airplane during a 12-13 hour trip.
I bought this product to record my voice lessons and practice. The sound quality of recordings would suffice for speech alone, but is not sufficient for singing. No matter how far away I am from the device, certain pitches cause the sound to become horribly buzzy and full of static. Plus, it's made out of the cheapest plastic in existence.
This product says that it can be used with a mac...but the installation disk could not be used with my mac. I learned that the software can be downloaded from coby's website for anyone else having this problem.Then I tried hooking it up to install pictures. Went through the process and it wouldn't work. As soon as I went to sync the product with my computer and download the pictures onto the device the software would shut down and no pictures would be installed. I called Coby and they gave me a few troubleshooting tips...none of which worked. When I called back they said that the item must have been defective and to return it through amazon.Company seems OK, but you need to call to get a return authorization number before sending it back. I have not been able to do so yet so can't comment.
the m5 has better software, and processes quickly, espcially during a wrong turns. The touch pad feature is nice, too bad the m5 doesn't have it. Just not a good product.
The software provided with the DCS 200 totally crashed my computer. Windows Me would not restart. A voice was available at the other end of the Dazzle phone number, but was of no help. Had to use my recover disk and completely reload Windows. Returned the DCS 200 to the store of purchase (circuit city) for a complete refund. Nice guys at circuit city took the unit back with no issue. I have no idea how the DCS 200 hardware performs - - could never get the software to load. Make yourself a recovery disk before trying to install this software.
I purchased this cable for a bedroom TV configuration.The cable is very thin and the connectors seem to be of high quality. However, when I tried it, I had bad ghosting and interference patterns on my screen. I checked the connections and made sure everything was tightly and properly connected. I still noticed a drastic reduction in picture quality.Removing the cable and trying it on a different TV, I noticed the same problem.I give this cable high marks for its size, right angle connector and ability to easily hide. But I give it low marks for quality and reliability.I cannot recommend this product based on my experiences.
This worked fine 'till the battery died (About 9 mos.) The battery gets used up even when not in use. I saw the photos only once. When I tried to replace the battery, I discovered it is not a standard battery and is soldered in. This device is disposable. Don't buy it.
I purchased the MX5000 Laser with Bluetooth connection for my wife's desktop system. I wanted to replace her current MX700 keyboard/mouse combo with it's ill-designed connections. Lack of documentation and installation instructions was a concern. Installation was at times incomplete and uninstalling and reinstalling was required several times. When the drivers were finally installed, the keyboard was not recognized. Unplugging the Bluetooth dongle and reinstalling solved that problem at least for the moment. The mouse went into sleep mode much too quickly and even appeared to freeze. Connections came and went and the keyboard/mouse combination was not reliable enough. Logitech products are some of the most attractive designs but rarely have the performance to match. I'll stick with my Microsoft hardware. I'm returning this item and will shop for another replacement.
I would say the navigation in the audio mode is good and the remote is pretty sensitive. However, I was using Kensington's Stereo Dock before. The sound quality is so much better than this DLO HomeDock Deluxe. I am also disappointed that it does not include the S-VHS cable. In short, it is not worth it.
The plugin panel on the back of the screen flopped around when I tried to connect the wiring. A blue line developed on the left of the screen and this seems appear at random and may or may not be there when the set is turned on and may start up suddenly an then go off for a while and then reappear later. I though it would be easier to buy this online but I sending it back and heading to Best Buy. Maybe I got a lemon and maybe they are all lemons. Won't look at the brand again.
Wait a bit and maybe Amazon will finally start selling the new iPods, which are smaller and have a longer battery life. Can't believe they're still selling these older ones at a price you can buy the new ones at.
My Sangean DT-180V started out as a good miniature radio. It has good reception and is fairly sturdy and attractive. The on/off button and volume switches are the only controls that work as designed. The band selector and station scroll buttons work as designed most of the time.The station preset buttons seldom worked properly. The erratic preset button behavior got worse over time.I had to press harder and harder to get them to respond. When I pressed a button, it very often selected a station programmed for a button otherthan the one I pressed. Eventually I got used to it, I would just keep trying again to get the intended station.The other problem is that the labels for the buttons on the front of the radio wore off very quickly.(Luckily I had memorized their functions).I finally got fed up with the radio and stopped using it.
I wasted my money and the device is sitting on my shelf.The powerline does not work in my ACER new model loaded with windos vista. I had a service call fromm ATT and they could not do nothing either.It works when I connect it to DirecTV for "on demand" downloading movies, but it is so slow that it took two days to download a movie. So at least my experience is that I totally wasted my money.
PROS:XM INTERFACEIPOD INTERFACE60-200HZ SUB OUT ROLLOVERBASS BYPASS FOR EACH CHANNELTONS OF SETTINGSCONS:XM INTERFACE (REQUIRES SEPERATE ANT.)THE SOUND! (CAN THIS REALLY BE A YAMAHA?)WPC MORE LIKE 60-65 (HOOKED UP A POWER METER)So, I love Yamaha's natural sound line, and I am fussy. I used to own the rx-v2090. After a week of auditioning this receiver I returned it and went back to my 1986 100wpc Realistic from Radio Shack with Mach two speakers. The frequency range was just weird. Just lows and highs, no mids, could not make out dialogue when viewing a movie, no matter the volume. Oh well!
Installed the Crucial 2GB Set(2x1GB) 200-Pin PC2 5300 667Mhz SODIMM DDR2 RAM on my black MacBook (13-inch Late 2006). I have not noticed any difference in the speed of my computer and also keep getting the "color-wheel spin" every time I start up my computer or open a program. Very dissatisfied with the product.
Good thing first, efficient on battery,convenient and compact..doubles up as flash drive and no cables except headphone to carry around to charge. Thats it.As most of the other reviewers have said this product is absolutely useless because of low IQ software people working in SONY. utterly non user friendly.I develop software for a living and I am not afraid to use new software...even though I was able to use the software the main drawbacks are the over smartness of software where it tries to control the music piracy..I had 1gb of Atrac songs on this player from my computer. Then one day my computer HDD crashed. I was kind of thankful that I had saved atleast 1 GB of music on this bean walkman. Atleast all the hours I spent in transfering did not go waste.As soon as I fixed the new HDD and tried to transfer the songs back to my computer..the useless sony softwre will not take the music files back...I tried every trick and even the sony customer support could not help me( a very indifferent group of people). It is a rotten piece of software and that makes this efficient device a waste of money.Of course transfering the files to this player is an entirely diff story and I dont want to go abt that..It is absolutely infuriating!
I purchased this unit as a Christmas gift for my wife. She loved the slim design of the unit and the way that it looked in our kitchen, but that is the extent of the pros on this piece of garbage. The CD player never worked from the moment that it was turned on and getting reception on many of our favorite radio stations proved very difficult to acheive. I returned the unit for another, but it was the same situation. CD player never worked, but the reception on the radio was better.However since my wife loved the look of the unit I returned it again and got a third unit. Once again the CD player refused to work telling me that there was no disc present even though there was one in the unit.In the end, I purchased the Sony version. It's more bulky than the GE, but at least it works fine.My advice would be to skip this unit and to write GE reqeuesting that it be taken off of the market. I didn't mind one unit not working, but to have 3 that refused to work is just unacceptable.I just wish I had of read the reviews here before I purchased this unit.
I ordered toner for my printer and was sent the wrong size, i contacted the company they told me to return the wrong ones in exchange for the right size. Its been over a week and still nothing back. I emailed them and no response. I will never order from this company again.
fell apart within a month of normal use. absolutly the worst keyboard design i have ever seen, and can't be repaired like a regular board.
The voyage 200 is no help I could not use it because I can't undersTand how to use it I wasted money.
#1 it does not always work its limited or no connectivity 99% of the time#2 i live in a high crime neighborhood so people always try to steal the signal and they succeed!#3 it you can speak Spanish call support because they can not understand English!!!!!#4 bad signal#5 DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER
I bought this machine in November hoping to get the best hd experience possible. The machine constantly gave me an "HDMI Error 1" message. So I Got the firmware 2.0 online. Same problem. I called Toshiba and explained so they sent me the same firmware on CD. Same problem, duh. I was told. Not to send it back but send it in to them.I did and got it back. Same thing. So buy this time I couldnt get my money back from the company I got it from on Amazon. So Toshiba being the kind souls that they are said to send it in again. Big surprise...........same problem.Long story short Toshiba told me that I'm out of luck and that its a compatability issue. Thats it ,no sorry we released a product before testing it for issues. No refund. Not even a refund on the shipping I had to pay to send it to them. Just a big "tough luck". And If anyone has only component out.......which does work,thats great.Until someone desides to activate the restraint token to down res all hd material to 480p. I guess thats what I get for showing some faith in Toshibas first gen product.Buyer Beware.
This iTrip didn't match the connectors in our 30Gb iPod.
Bought 2 of these and within weeks both dvd players went out, so only the VCR parts work now. And the VCRs are noisier than anything I've ever owned. HUGE disappointment - used to trust Philips...
I bought this expecting a decent CD player and clock radio combo. The CD player hardly played any of my CDs and after about a month stopped playing any at all. It started buzzing, and the clock controls are rediculous. I threw it in the garbage. Buy a different one.
My initial experience with this keyboard/mouse was very good, but it has not remained that way. The mouse buttons have developed a fairly common tendency to be ignored by the system. In other words, although the keyboard and cursor send their signals to and they are received by the computer with apparently no trouble, the mouse buttons require numerous depressions (or extremely forceful whackings to send their signal to the computer. Sometimes the solution is to move the mouse while maintaining pressure on the button. Unfortunately a couple of times this "solution" has resulted in folders or files being moved when that was not the intent! I'm not very happy.
One side to stopped working after about 6 months (a loose connection at the 3.5mm jack plug). I'm not sure if this is typical, but I believe they could have been made sturdier. Besides them breaking, they had good sound and fit well.
Either its a DOA or it just don't work ive installed it on 3 different PCs and I on image tried to change some setting tried new drivers but nothing no image at all not even when useing my IM programs, the pc knows it's there but still nothing,well at least the lights on it work work.
I recived the RipFlash as a Christmas gift and spent until NewYears trying to get the thing to work with my computer. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software and driver several times and still can't get the internal memory to format. I have e-mailed the manufacturer several times and keep getting the same unhelpful sugestions. It probably has something to do with Windows XP, but I'm sick of messing with it so I'm returning it.
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.
After being excited of having a router that would allow me to roam freely at a reasonable price, I was sorely disappointed after the item arrived. I had to call tech support three times, each time it took forever to get through to a rep (who, btw, are outsourced). Each time, it was for a connectivity issue. Finally, on my last call, the rep determined that my router was defective. What a waste of my three hours on the phone. My advice: spend a little more on another one so as to save lots of time with this temptingly inexpensive one.Pros: hmmm...can't tell aside from the price.Cons: customer service, usability, connectivity, poor support docs.
I purchased this modem for the speakerphone feature, but, despite dozens of hours trying to make it work, I have yet to be successful with the speakerphone. I found the software to be incompatible with MS Outlook--and even caused serious corruptions in my XP system.
I bought this product (new) in January so that my toddler could watch DVD's for an upcoming flight we were taking. I tested the machine out at home and it worked perfectly- no problems. The player worked great on our trip and the battery held a charge for about 2.5 hours.We've only been able to use this machine twice... I went to charge it up so that we could use it for another flight and it won't play. We aren't getting an error message, the disc is spinning- for some reason the player isn't reading any of th discs we play. (all of which it played before without a problem)I am going to call and see if they will replace it. If not, then we will not be purchasing another LG brand DVD player. I am really bummed out that we really only got one use (one round-trip plane flight) out of it. I was expecting much more.
I bought this item in a different length and all I can say is this is nothing but a piece of JUNK. It's so cheap (the materials and workmanship) that it fell apart when I opened it.
Don't get carried away by the sleek design. It worked fine for a week and then the wireless component stopped working. 2-3 times a week, the router needs to be restarted. And, after 6 months, it was permanently dead. Then, finally had to replace this router. Not sure, how long this new piece would survive. Absolutely, no - no.
Linux user? Mac user? Netscape, Opera, Mozilla, Firefox user? Go away. Linksys does not want you. This unit is advertised as an 'Internet Video Camera'. It should be called a Microsoft Video Camera. You can only view the streaming video in Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser (it uses an OCX plugin). No other browser will work. If you use windows and one of the many other newer, more up to date and still actively developed web browsers, the only way you can view the video from the camera is to install the Linksys viewer/recorder software on the PC. Pretty much defeats the purpose of being able to view the video from any computer on the Internet at any time (like say from work or an Internet Cafe or even a friends house.)
The first one simply WOULD NOT WORK!Second lasted about 200 pages.Dind't bother with 3rd...and they weren't interested in replacing them when I contacted the seller.Steer Clear here for sure!
it was rocky, and missed the adapter as if $50 wasn't enough for this thing, they want to bleed the user for an adapter this generic model. boo.but it did work well for what it was.
I recently bought this for my Onkyo home stereo system iPod dock so that I could plug in my iPod shuffle. It dose not work. From the research I have done this adapter will only work with iPod speaker systems. I just with I knew that before i bought it.
I have owned my Visor for 15 months. Initially, I loved it and would of recommended it to anyone: Long battery life, slim design, plenty of memory, low price tag. But my opinion has changed.Most importantly, it changed due to its flaky nature with add-on (3rd party) software. The Visor is strictly hit or miss, with much more of the latter. First off, let me say, I use my PDA mainly for business. DocsToGo works like a champ. But almost everything else has caused it to LOCK UP. The initial fix is to do a SOFT RESET. Sometimes that works, but depending on what I was doing, I would lose some work. More often though, the LOCK UP would be catastrophic, and only HARD RESET would do the trick.This basically returns it to factory settings, losing all the data stored within. Pain in the butt, since you need to link up with your computer and re-download everything. For a while I just struggled through it. Then it started happening when I was traveling. Let me tell you, it is VERY FRUSTRATING!On the plus note, the battery life is good. Granted batteries get weaker, but overall they last a while. I used to be able to go 2 weeks without recharging, if I am lucky now about 6 days.If you are looking at entering the PDA market, I would skip this device if you must rely on having your data when you are away from home.
Okay, For one, I don't know how this is getting good reviews. Maybe I got a lemon...There are two things that i hate about this product.1) It is matte. The surface to write on is not smooth. This makes writing akward and unpleasant.2) It is nearly impossible to apply and since only 1 comes in the package if you mess up... you mess up...DONT GET THIS! Its also overpriced! $!2 for 1!!! C'mon.. At j&r; they sell a 15 pack of a similar product for $9.99This is a waste of money.
Not the greatest product. The first problem I encountered, I could live with; every couple of months I would lose all Internet access and would have to turn it off, then on again to fix it. Since that was a rare problem and easy to fix, I didn't mind much.However, after a couple of years, it developed a more annoying problem: the wireless network would go away and then come back repeatedly - anywhere from several times a day to several times a minute - on all my devices (2 laptops, Droid phone, and a Roku box on the TV). I tried switching the wifi to different channels, but that didn't help, so I don't think it was due to interference.Time for a new router, and it's not going to be a Netgear!
Hopefully Monster Cable can resolve the issue I'm having. But I now own 2 inoperable units. The brand new power centre I just received worked for 2 weeks without issue, and all of a sudden the components are receiving no power.
I had another ADS Tech unit which worked great. But it has a firewire connection, and when I had to change to a computer w/o Firewire, I wanted another unit with USB out. So I bought this one.I finally got it to work, but it's very finicky. It only works with their own capture software (Media TV Monitor) and even then only when all the stars are aligned. I was hoping my previous experience with ADS Tech would carry over, but not this time.(I'm using MS Vista. So yes it works with Vista--sometimes.)
The Digital Frame itself works but the wireless capability is a disaster. It doesn't want to connect to my Cisco WPA network. It only works with the WEP and works really bad... it crashes after loading few pictures online and crashes again if you change the menu while loading the pictures online.The network feature is just a disaster. I should have been tested before selling it!I have also opened a ticket in Kodak to get support and they are not helpfull at all. They just answer based on the product manual...Just buy the regular one without wireless, it's a waste of money...
I have been using this camera for 2 years now. The steady shot lens overheat frequently and block themselves causing the image to blur (jumping vertically). The footage is useless. It seams the problem happens in most SR models - I found a lot of similar complains not only about SR7. I am not going to risk and buy another model from sony anymore. I do not recommend to buy this camera!Update: I sent it for fixing and it appeared to be the whole lens section damaged - repair cost 270 USD.
I loved the sound of these headphones, and the hot pink looked really good. I had one for six months and used them like no other cause the bass was bangin. Then, the left side just died. I stopped using it. I thought maybe it was because I kept it in my purse all the time it probably just smashed around and broke.Bought them a second time. Used them for no longer than a month and the left side stopped transmitting sounds. What a waste of money. I switched over to JBuds, and realized that you can get quality sound that lasts longer just for a few dollars more. The pink isn't as nice, but at least I can use it.
Don't bother with this product. Failed within the first hour and manufacturer refused to help. If you buy a Polaroid product, be sure it doesn't fail and need support! NO STARS!
I have a 5gb but a lot of the H10's are having the same problem. I can play all of the songs that I owned myself but everything through the subscription service has run out and can't be reinstalled. I've done a little research about the disappearing MP3 player and it appears to be a problem that is affecting a lot of the H10's and 1 other model I can't remember right now and iRiver can't figure it out; although I've been told they are trying desperately to find the bug....So buy with caution....
Netgears tech support can be described as non existent to horrible. Even worse their warranty period sucks. After their shallow warranty period has ran out, they insist you purchase a service plan. In my experience, minor components such as routers and wireless cards do not or should not require tech support. I have recently thrown away my card and quickly returned my Netgear router. Stay away from all Netgear products, run away!!!
This has to be the most poorly designed device I've seen with the Linksys brand on it. It's beyond me why they couldn't do with the tried and true RJ45 socket design. Instead, the little door flips up, and the ethernet plug goes in at an angle, and the door is supposed to catch the plug hook to keep the cable in place. The door is held at the right height by tiny plastic rods that fall out if you look at them funny and good luck finding them if they do fall out. Which they will. The ethernet plug has to go at the exact right angle or it won't stay. And if both of those plastic rods fall out -- which they will -- you're going to have to wrap wrap some tape around that door to keep it at the right position. This is not the sort of thing you expect to need to do after paying $80 for a two-inch-long device! Has to be the poorest physical design for a network device I've seen, ever.
after about 2 weeks i enevitably dropped the mouse about 2 foot on to a carpetted floor which was enough to break the gyroscope and now the pointer just stays at the edge of the screen. support were useless, no reply from the usa support and as im using the unit in the uk they say they wont repair american units at all!when it did work it was ok although despite changing the channels, often the reception was poor and the pointer didnt move properly without big arm movements. the keyboard would also get stuck on repeating the same letter for about 10 seconds every few days, very annoying.i tried recently plugging the suite in again and it didnt even load the software which it should do automatically so i never use the suite anymore and just went back to the good old relyable wired units.bottom line: the mouse will eventually get dropped or knocked and it will break it first time. support were unhelpful/non-existant for me
I purchased the Easy Cat a year ago. Just like the other reviewers have stated the click buttons are poor quality, just the cheapest part they can find in China. The two click buttons stopped working within a couple of months. I returned it to the company which took about 6 e-mails as no one would answer the phone. They first time they sent the wrong replacement so I had to return it again. Then I finally got the replacement. Guess what? the click button on the left stopped working just the same as the first one 5 months later.You will notice that when the click switch starts to fail (and it will) that when you depress it you will start to get intermittent results causing you to have to click multiple times. Then it will just stop working. These touchpads have virtually no quality and they are not cheap for a mouse. So they overcharge for a product that will last you 6-months-1year then the front switches will break as designed. So realize they will break soon after the warranty expires and the company is very hard to deal with.Initially it was a great concept but how do you do business with a company that knows it is shipping a fundamentally defective product? If you have any doubts about what this company is like to deal with, look up the company's phone number and try to get someone to answer the phone in the RMA department. They have got this down to a science. Try to find another manufacturer. Amazon should discountinue this product until the manufacturer fixes the defective switches.
The sound from these speakers is really good -- when there's sound. After one day, the speakers started going silent for no reason. The sound doesn't come back until I unplug the jack and try again. Then they sound great again until they go silent againI've had very bad luck trying to order computer speakers from Amazon. One product didn't work at all. It's money and time wasted.I strongly recommend going to a computer store for this kind of purchase.
Ok, so it worked for a few months. A $1.50 set of ear buds will work for a few months too but that isn't what this item is supposed to be. I liked the concept and it saved space but it broke. It broke. It broke. It broke. And just so we are clear, it broke. One ear piece at a time it did! I cut loose the first one that died (about four weeks of ownership) and figured that one out of two wasn't so bad. Then five weeks later the second one broke. In short, a waste of money in my opinion. Try another brand.
Judging from the other reviews some lots of Memorex Music CD-Rs work fine, others are lousy. The two packages I bought didn't record properly about 70% of the time, entailing waste of time as well as money. If you're satisfied with a 30% success rate or want to try your luck, by all means buy this product.
I use a MacBook, running on OS X. The first time I plugged the reader in (following the directions specifically toward Mac users in the book) everything went fine. The photos imported into iPhoto and I imported them into the computer. I disconnected it the way the book told me to. The second time however, the reader's light did not light up, did not recgonize the memory card. It would not eject from my computer. I unplugged it, and the memory card now says "File Error" when I try to use it on my computer. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
CORRECTION: IF I COULD CHANGE THE STARS RATING, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO FIVE STARS. I DISCOVERED THAT THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED BELOW WAS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CABLE SIGNAL STRENGTH DUE TOO MANY SPLITTERS. SO THIS TV IS GREAT. STILL, THE TV REFERENCED BELOW IS AS GOOD AND CHEAPER.This TV was delivered to us on March 4th. The picture, which is fabulous most of the time, every few minutes goes completely grey, freezes up or starts getting pixated (little squares freeze on various parts of the screen). The sound also drops or gets garbled when this happens. This does not happen on our other HDTV, so it's not the cable signal to the home. We exchanged the cable box, and it continued to happen. Amazon took the tv back without any trouble. I'd give it 1 star, except I can't be sure it wasn't some setting that we set in error and when it worked the picture was gorgeous. Anyway, we then bought another Toshiba, which has been fabulous and problem-free (and is cheaper). Here's the link to that one:Toshiba 32AV500U 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV
I had a Pentax Optio 4 MP camera that I LOVED. Unfortunately I was careless and dropped it in water. In searching for a replacement, I saw that this camera was considered to be just as good and it was considerably cheaper. I figured since I was going to be careless with my camerea maybe I should buy the cheaper one, especially if it was supposed to be as good. What a MISTAKE. First off, this camera is a little bit bigger both in depth and width than the Optio. It just doesn't have the same sleekness. Secondly, the picture quality is definitely not as good. Every other picture I take is out of focus. I just want a simple point and shoot camera, one that can focus without having to mess with things...this isn't doing the trick. Now its been doing this weird thing where every picture I take has lines running through it (looks almost like the picture is ribbed). Its VERY annoying. I have such buyers remorse. I really wish I hadn't have tried to save money and had just bought the Optio. There's nothing positive I can say about this camera.
My experience with this printer can be summarized as "horrible". Within its warranty period, HP has replaced the entire unit twice (the first time with an equally but differently defective unit) and replaced the black+yellow print head, three times. Each of the 4 calls to HP technical support lasted over an hour. (#1 black print nozzles clogging continuously, #2 replaced bad print head with another bad print head, but decided to send new printer instead, #3 replaced black print head again, #4 new printer has paper feed and head alignment problems). When it is working, it is reasonably fast, and the print quality is good. However, it does spend an inordinate amount of time and ink adjusting and aligning itself. The network model I have, also crashes about once a month and has to be unplugged and plugged back in before you can use it again.
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
If you just want a camera to email pics, this is a fine camera. I purchased it, however, to take pictures of my newborn son and email them to family so that they could print them out and frame. I have been unable to get ANY acceptable printed images from this camera. I've tried all sorts of lighting, indoors, outdoors, and even running the pictures through Photoshop filters. I could not even print out a 3&quot; x 5&quot; picture that was not grainy. DO NOT purchase this camera if you want to be able to print your images. a TOTAL waste of money. I am COMPLETELY disappointed.
I purchased three of these several months ago. Two of them work fine. They're inexpensive units, & reasonably easy to use. They're no frills machines, but worth the money. The third unit has stopped recognizing many major studio released DVDs that the other two units play. With the third unit, I have to load & reload, jiggle the DVD in the holder, & turn the power off & on, to get it to sometimes work. After 15 minutes of fiddling with it, I usually give up & move on to something else. I'll soon be getting rid of the third unit because it's aggravating & wasting my time. The two units that work get a rating of 3* from me, & the other one gets a 1* rating. My next DVD/VCR combo will probably be a Panasonic.
I'm writing this review about the Mac because it's what I have, but I've read people who had Windows computers complaining about similar bizarre problems.This printer has stopped printing anything except blank pages. It'll cheerily send them through the printer, making lots of noise, only to spit them out unchanged.For a while, it was working fine, but after a year or so (the exact time is vague because I'd been using free printing at my university), it stopped working. Nothing would print, or a quarter of the page would or just the color sections would print. I knew the problem wasn't a lack of ink, because it had never gone through the period where it'll print pale images, and when parts of pages would print, they didn't have that look that you get from an empty printer cartridge.Since it was a software problem, I reinstalled the drivers from HP. Again, I only had intermittent success. Worse, my girlfriend's computer also ran into these problems with the printer, and Google confirmed that other people have had this printer have had the same problem. Of course HP support has no relevant information. At this point, the only thing that seems to work is uninstalling the drivers, repairing permissions, and then reinstalling the drivers (up to a 15 minute process). I have no idea why this works, and in any case, you might just get one page before the printer is on the fritz again. And let me emphasize: as crazy as this problem is, I've read other people asking for help about it.2 stars because the printer worked for awhile before it went totally kaput.
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.
What they don't tell you on here is that the iPod adapter is the stereo headset type that only works with two iPod models, the iPod 5th generation and the iPod Photo. The rest use the proprietary iPod connector at the base of the ipod. I'm sure you can buy an adapter for it, but it should be stated in the product description. After buying the product it's not stated anywhere in the directions either, only to connect the "iPod type AV cable" into the iPod for video out. I had to search around to find out that the iPOD classic, the iPod touch and the iPhone do not support this type of cable. You'll need an iPod connector type (at the bottom of the iPod) to the stereo headphone type. Check it out at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300233
Fools! If you think this cable's $500 tag is too pricey, especially in these turbulent economic times, you're not seeing the bigger picture. The sheer magnitude of this cable's possibilities is best left to those who have been trained in its use and, more importantly, its control. In China, the most brilliant and talented children under the age of four are taken to the zu&igrave; zh'ng de qu&aacute;n l&igrave; xu&eacute; yu&agrave;n, or the Academy of Ultimate Power. Over the course of thirty years, the children are trained in The Cable's secret arts, and only the truly elite of them are allowed to even enter the same room as The Cable.But this is no longer the case! Denon has mass-produced the ultimate means of universal control at a price that most commoners can afford! Now, you simply have to rob a couple of liquor stores in order to perceive the non-realm; sell your body for two hours and you may hold the power to part the Sea of Time; sell some drugs and you may hold the power to re-create the entire scope of reality and non-reality in your own image, as would a God. I am no longer sure if this reality that I perceive now is the original one, for it may have been changed moments ago by a master of The Cable.Before The Cable's mass-production, the mind could only perceive reality by means of its biologically-limited five senses. The Cable opens perception toward the full spectrum of reality, allowing an object's true size-and-unsize, shape-and-unshape, to be taken into the mind. And with the true knowledge of reality-unreality, man could become as gods, and each shape the universe to his/her own will. The universe can barely handle one Cablemaster (di&agrave;n l'n zh'), but multiple simultaneous users can, at once, rend the universe in twain and form it into a singularity. No survival is possible, not even for the True God.Denon must be stopped, else ALL will be stopped, restarted, then stopped thrice more. This is my final plea. B&ugrave; y&agrave;o g&ograve;u m'i zh&egrave; zh'ng y&uacute; ch'n de g'u sh'.
In October of 2007 I purchased this item through Amazon, and when it came I communicated with Belkin about getting it to work. I spoke with 7 people over a period of nine or ten hours before they decided to exchange the product. I sent it back and they sent a new one that also did not work. I sent that one back and have not been able to get this company to send me my money or contact me again. They suggest that you go though their customer service telephone number that is simply an endless link of "Push this number" that NEVER actually allows you to speak with anyone and then hangs up rather than transferring you to an operator. My suggestion is to RUN away from dealing with these people
I purchased this unit almost two years ago and have yet to make it work. My brother, who is very tech savvy, helped me set up the unit. I had very little success working with tech support. My first call was answered and I was provided some assistance Since that call, I have been unsuccessful talking to anyone. They have an answering machine, but they don't return calls. I would stronly urge anyone considering the purchase of this product to reconsider. It was an expensive and frustrating mistake.
Without clear instruction, a product isn't worth a dime.The unit is premature for release and confusing.The only use for the insturctin book is as toilet paper. Perhaps it was written by Chineese.If you have nothing to do, but run around in circles, shell out $ 600! If you plan to use it without a career in guessing how to make it work, get something else.
got it went through all the instructions, and the unit would die as soon as ac unplugged
Do NOT buy this product for it DOES NOT fit a np40 battery. Its a chineese ripoff. plus it took 3 weeks to get here and when it did it was marked in a package from hong kong and the way that they sent it over here for free was to call it a gift. the box was completely crushed like it had been ran over with a mack truck.. the picture is NOT what the product is..
I completely agree with the previous reviewer. This book is absolutely usless if you need detail information about how to make the best of this camera in M mode and improve your skills. For other modes in matrix metering you don't need a book anyways, for you'll never figure out whats going to happen :)
The pictures are not good. You can't adjust the color. If you load a picture before adjusting it (you wouldn't know you needed to adjust it unless you load it first), it won't save in the new format and you can't change the brightness/tone or whatever. The menu is slow and stupid and the frame overall looks cheap.This frame should cost $30 or less. Not what I paid here.
I purchased two of these from BuyXtras both arrived slightly deformed / warped. I had to bend them a little to get them to match the proper 40mm fan, and even still they look kind of mis-formed, with that said, I later found a place on line to get these for 60cents each (mouser), ordered from that re-seller and all where perfectly shaped. This is too simple of a product to mess up, the original seller knew quite well that they were sending me, what I would guess to be factory rejects, at an inflated premium price.
My Mount rubber gave up, it broke apart when i tried to remove it from the car windshield after releasing the air vaccum. would have used it for 15 trips max
I write this as a graphic artist who has worked in the print industry for 5 years. I'm not just an at home freelancer. This never produced &quot;photo quality&quot; pictures. It was okay for printing text but it is not for a true graphic artist of photographer. My first serious problems started exactly one week after the one year warranty expired. Banding problems, ink pools on glossy paper, constantly have to realign and clean print heads. Not to mention having to replace the ink every three months. Now I have just replaced all the ink cartridges and it is just spitting out blank sheets of paper. Customer support is useless, they just brag that they have the best products. Judging from the comments I read on other sites, many people have had the exact same problems.
I tried the DWL-G122 USB adapter in two laptop computers - an IBM Thinkpad and a Sony Vio. In each computer, the adapter worked for about 5 minutes whenever I activated it and then caused the computer to freeze for about 20 seconds, then unfreeze for 5 seconds in a repeating cycle for as long as the adapter remained activated. I tried a Belkin wireless USB adapter in the same two computers and it worked flawlessly. I also noticed that during the 5 minutes the D-link unit worked in each computer, it its link speed was substantially lower than that of the Belkin unit.
This dvd repair machine didn't perform much better than the rest of the inexpensive ones. It was easier to use than the hand crank ones, but the grinding pads/wheel gummed up after one use and had to be brushed off to reuse. It only lasted a few uses before brushing it off didn't help. It may be useful for fixing a cd/dvd that has a minor scratch that makes it skip but not for any heavier scratches.
This would be a better keyboard tray if the adjustment controls were not so hard to reach and clunky. The installation instructions are very bad so you may need help with the steps and explanations actually left out. The one area that I don't like are the adjustment controls. To raise and lower the tray you need to reach under and flip a long lever to the right to release then flip it back to the left to lock the tray position. The pull tab to adjust the keyboard tilt is also underneath. Both controls completely release the hold and the tray flops loose until locked. Do a bit more research on the adjustment controls before you buy any adjustable keyboard tray.After using this item for about 6 weeks I have to say I do not recommend it. It sticks in the "out" position and will not slide under the desk until I lift the tray and release it, well, actually lift and drop, which frees up the track. (Yes, it is installed properly.) I will buy the next one locally to ensure it works properly.
Doesn't shoot true to the view finder on my Canon 30D. Useless in low light conditions, I end up0 using my kit lens. I prefer my 120 telephoto for portraits.
i bought FDM-07157 under the cabinet LCD TV in 2006 (DEC). from CIRCUIT CITY who did nothing when the screen went black in april 07. polaroid has the worst customer service i have ever dealt with. cant return it cant fix it. total waste of money!!
If I could rate it less than one star - I would. The product didn't work from the beginning. We followed the instructions to the letter. The product was a total waste of money and the company never responded to numerous emails. PS-Didn't get it at Amazon.
The light tent is very nice and it folds down into a carrying case. The lights however, are terribly underpowered. Even with the lights half an inch from the tent fabric, I was shooting at 1/20th of a second at f5.6, and at a macro setting the depth of field is very poor. These lights might work as fill if you use a much brighter one on top, but then you'd have to get one that matches the halogen bulbs/filters that these use.Buy a tent seperately, and get some reflector lights and daylight bulbs at the hardware store. THis isn't worth the money.
For 6 hours I thought it was the way I was hooking something up ,only to find out it was a bad wire...I had to go and buy another wire the next day...I had already disposed of the package it came in...This might be my lesson with wires online...
I concur with the previous reviewer that this is a difficult to use product. Nothing either in its design or in the confusing and unhelpful manual that accompanies it is at all user friendly. I had the thought that this product was designed by someone of sadistic bent for someone he/she didn't like. I still (3 months later) struggle to figure out how to perform basic functions. Also, regularly I have had to 're-initialize' the device simply because it stopped working correctly. The manual assures me that this is 'normal'.Stay away from this product!
So I got this item not knowing what I was getting into. This item comes with a label on it. Label states THIS ITEM INTENDED FOR SALE AT Staples. IF FOUND AT OTHER OUTLETS, CALL 1-866-877-3836.The number turns out to be Ethics Hotline which investigates items sold outside Staples. Now after printing just a few hundred pages, the toner is out of ink. Hence paying $27 means I purchased product which was not as advertised and probably it was a display item for in-store use. Hence it is out of ink.This is my follow-up feedback.
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.
sound quality is very bass and mid centered, so they sound muddy and dull.the highs are compressed too much.they only sound good when you eq your sound source to balance this issue out.the headband gets uncomfortable over time because its not padded...and it squeezes the top of your head for some reason.the whole set is plastic anyway, which is why its a cheap set. im gonna get some better ones soon
I've been developing software for over 30 years and have never seen (and spent money on!) a worse piece of commercial software!! It's not even good enough to be called an Alpha version! If the developers ever used this software on a road-trip, I'm sure they're all dead by now since it's so badly designed that it's actually a danger to anyone that uses it!Here are just a few things to hate about this program:1) Selecting map rectangles in the desktop app is slow and anti-intuitive.2) The handheld software draws maps very slowely, if at all!3) None of the controls on the display are intuitive. I tried for hours to figure out how to make the icon that represents the car, stay in the middle and have the map move. Still haven't figured it out!!4) Trying to route to an address is impossible!5) The map display doesn't even have the names of many of the smaller side-streeets.There are many more, but you get the idea. I've used Garmin's excellent "City Select" software and found it to be excellent. My Garmin GPS got broken so I bought an NMEA-standard BlueTooth GPS and wanted to get a mapping/routing program that would be similar to City Select. This definately ISN'T it!! My next purchase is i.Guidance from iNav.I used Street Atlas USA many years ago and loved it. Maybe the laptop version of 2005 is better, I don't know. The handheld version totally sucks though. Shame on Delorme for ripping loyal customers off like this!!!!!
For 400$, I would have expected the inner wiring to be made of pure gold or even carbon superconductors... But alas, it is only made out of copper. Needless to say, I quickly returned the standard cable to the store!
I got a new pair of these about 3 weeks ago and they broke last night. After three uses (about 2 hours of listening to my iPod) the right earbud quit working. I thought maybe there was something wrong with my iPod so I grabbed another set of headphones and they worked without any problems. I am not sure why they quit working, but it wasn't because I abused them, I take good care of all of my electronic gear.The sound of the earbuds was slightly above average, though they had a little too much bass for my taste. I did like the way they fit in my ears and they did not fall out like others I have tried.I can't really recommend these to anyone because they did not last, but then again maybe I just got a bad pair.
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.
After much review here at Amazon, I went with this Canon instead of my gutfeeling to buy a Hewlett-Packard. Installation was easy enough. After my first attempt at scanning something, the unit starts making this LOUD Knocking noise that would not stop until I turned it off, but would start noise right back up when turning back on! Contacted Canon--they said I had two choices--return unit to them and they would send me a REFURBISHED Unit! Or to take it to the nearest service center 40 miles away from me. I didn't like either option so luckily Amazon did an exchange.Like some other people said, printer is slow to get started and it's loud. Scan quality is not very good so I just won't be doing any of that. Print quality seems good. I wanted an all-in-one so this will serve that purpose now that I have the fax options figured out. If I had to do all over again, I would still get a Hewlett-Packard.
I bought this item because of wrist soreness using the mouse with AUTOCAD software. After drawing for awhile the pen hangs up and you have to wait for it to start working again. I tried it with WIN 98SE and WIN XP (two different computers) and then I e-mailed Adesso and they suggested using a driver for a different tablet on the net. This didn't fix it. It might be a static electricity problem with the pen and case but I am not sure. I read reviews on Amazon and I am now going to try the Graphire 4. When the Adesso tablet ran, it was a quick way to draft but after hours of fiddling with it trying to fix it so it wouldn't hang up, I would not recommend buying it.
I purchased one of these units and it worked for about two weeks and then just stopped working. I tried it on two separate computers (work and home) and it could not be accessed. I googled "cruzer micro problems" and found a lot of other people have experienced similar issues. These units are definitely hit or miss, which isn't how it should be. My Lexar flash drive works fine in both computers so I know its not a problem on my end.
I purchased this device the first time and when it was delivered it would freeze up, not charge at all, or just plain not work. I called Coby first and the gentleman was very rude and not helpful. I filed for return paperwork with Amazon, they were WONDERFUL and sent me out a new one two day air as I sent the defective one back. I received the second one and low and behold the same thing! Do not buy this product. We had purchased this product to take on vacation with us so that I could show off my kids to friends I haven't seen in 15 years. No luck, now I will travel empty handed.
Firstly, You have to apply A LOT of pressure to the 2.5 plug into the usb dongle in order for it to completely be plugged in, I was a little afraid that I was going to break it during this process because the construction seems pretty cheap. The product I recieved has a 3 inch usb dongle and a headset with a cable that is approximately 4 to 4.5 feet in length, which contradicts some of the reviews for this product as well as the pictures that are shown for this product. The review that I read stated that there were two parts to the cable, the 1st being about 4 feet long plugs into the 2nd part that is about 5 feet long bringing the total cable length to about 9 feet long. That is what I expected to recieve, but somehow I didn't. I spoke with a plantronics customer service rep and he claimed that he had the exact same product (mx500i) in front of him and that the cable was as long as his desk, which he said was about 12 feet long. He said that amazon.com was giving misinformation about the product and/or selling a different product than the mx500i. I asked him if the product specifications had changed for this model and he denied that the product specs have ever changed. The model number on the box of the product I recieved says mx500i. The product documentation from plantronics website along with the packaged documentation that I recieved with this product is EXTREMELY vague to say the least. DO NOT expect to recieve what you see in the photos for this product, nor what many of the reviews state about this product. I'm not sure where to put the fault of this but never-the-less I'm disappointed because I didn't recieve what I was expecting to, thus the bad review. Other than that the product seems to work alright, but its a little rediculous because I cannot sit more than 3 feet from my 24 inch lcd, which gets a little hard on the eyes. The plantronics representative also strongly suggested that I do not try to add a 2.5 audio cable as an extension because it would most likely yeild detrimental results. I'm going to take a chance and order a 2.5 extension anyways. My suggestion to amazon.com and/or plantronics, get your stuff straight and inform your customers about what they are going to recieve correctly.
Not to get too long winded, I bought as an inexpensive set of headphones for my ipod. Pretty decent reviews. Received the headphones and was satisfied with the sound. HOWEVER, every time I touched the jack I got a terribly static like sound. Definitely wasn't going to work. I don't recommend due to the jack issue. Maybe a fluke but nonetheless...
After wrecking about five dvds I finally got the thing to work. The menu sometimes freezes, won't switch off or eject the disk. If you use compatible DVDs it will sometimes perform up the level of brand name products. Two stars for closing the customer service office, going bankrupt and ignoring BBB complaints about this manufacturer.
I did so much research before buying this camera. I wanted something small, lightweight, but as good as I hear Sony and Canon are but can be bulkier. It is a very fast camera. The burst mode is all I expected. The 18x was fantastic - I was truly amazed at how close it could get. The disappointed came in when I uploaded the pics to my computer. They were grainy, just awful. Not sharp, crisp. I have used my Canon A95 for several years & have never had to play around with my pics to get the color right or sharp. I could just shoot, upload & enjoy. I spent more time trying to get these to look decent. I just returned this camera. I will be trying the Sony next.
This cable was simply just to hard to twist due to the thickness or could be the material that its made of. Make sure the DVI connection on the back of your monitor is not facing down or sideways otherwise your going to have a hard time plugging it in.
This is actually my second purchase of this product. The first time it lasted 1.5 years. This time around it lasted 4 months before one of the fans went out.
I hate this router already before reading the feedbacks here. If a router wont work with so many devices, it is basically junk. I have used both Microsoft(I know we are against MS) but the router never gave me any problems with any devices, &quot;firmware&quot; also was great. This stupid thing restarts every time I add a MAC address to the filter list. I sneeze and it restarts.In short, I HATE IT!!!Go for the little more expensive Netgear or grrr... Microsoft and you will get your money's worth and professionalism.
I was disappointed with this product. The color was not all that great. I have purchased refurbished ink cartridges before on here and was happy with them but can't remember who I ordered it from. Don't believe I will order any more from these people.
tried several times with no results.Too make sure I was doing it right, I checked several videos on you- tube. All the methods were pretty much the same. I suppose some people have had success with this product but not here. as i said before and after reading other reviews I attemted several times to get some of the specks and dust out But I saw no results . The price paid for this product seemed High to start with , so I thought mabey it would be a valuable tool and save me some down time with my camera by doing it on my own. Other than the expense paid for this product I wouldnt have anything to loose. well to make a long story short. Take your Camera to your local Camera repairman and have it professionally done.Save your $$20.00
After only two years, it won't turn on immediately and purple and green grid covers the screen. Thought it was only MY tv but when searching online for troubleshooting, I found it is very consistent and Samsung is NOT taking responsibility. Loved it for the first two years, but that would be $1000 per year to watch TV. Not worth it. Keep shopping
I bought this DVD Player 18 months ago and after rarely using it, it has stopped working. It will load the DVD but will not read or play anything. What more can I say? Its Junk.
I wish I had known before I purchased this that printing in duplex with "Grayscale Printing" selected would soak up the color inks. Apparently, on single-sided printing this option will work as advertised, but, on duplex printing color ink is liberally used (to prevent smearing.) I wanted duplex printing to save on paper but now I'm stuck trying to decide whether I want the convenience of double-sided printing and use up the color ink on b&w print, or, go single-sided only. Looks like it'll be single-sided only. Color ink is too expensive.
This is my second Iogear KVM, my first being the full PS/2 version. So far I have been pretty disappointed with this KVM. It disconnects frequently, forcing you to swtich between your computers in order to re-establish the connection with your mouse. For me, this happens as frequent as every 5-10 minutes.I really wish I could go back to my old KVM, but unfortunately my new computer doesn't have PS/2 ports.
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.
I tried installing this drive on a 6-month old Sony VAIO notebook, and I couldn't write a single CD out of a dozen. I looked at everything on their web site, and all the documentation on the supplied CD-Rom. Couldn't figure out what was going on. Finally found some tiny small-print on the box (and nowhere else is this mentioned) -&gt; it will only support Windows 98SE or ME, if and only if you have an Adaptec USB host controller card. My VAIO has a generic card, so it's a no-go.
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.
Good looking Camera. Good Pictures. But very low shutter speed. Low Memory. Heavy drain on the batteryI tried to take my 2 year old daughter's pictures in action. But becuase of the SLOW SHUTTER speed, I did not get the pose I wanted. Many pictures are dark, 2 out of 5 pictures come out completely dark. Very low memory - just 4 MB. Fits just 6 pictures in the defult resolution. Uses up too much battery power - Need to recharge after approx. 10 pictures. Does not come with rechargable battery or recharger.
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 didn't fit my headset, the plastic earpeices make it harder to hear, very much disappointed. The screw piece was to small and the earpieces would fall out. not the same as original pieces
After only a few weeks, screws holding handles became rusted and the handle became loose. The last pressure cooker I had lasted 10 years so this is a huge disappointment.
So....I never write these reviews, but I though I would share my experience with Audio-Technica.I bought the headphones so I can read and study in peace. The first pair started to make a "static-Morse-code" noise in the right ear. NOT fun when you are trying to concentrate. Wrote to Audio-Technica and they tried to brush me off to go back to the original seller.I returned my first pair and got a new replacement from Amazon. I have to say, it was a smooth transaction! While I was packing up my 1st pair, I was trying on my new arrival #2 headphones, and guess what? They were making the same noise in the right ear! It was like a de ja vu! Maddening!I read some blogs about this model of Audio-Technicas and apparently it is a common problem. I was still under a return policy with Amazon, so I didn't loose any money.Some PROS:Good noise cancellation, but only for certain noises. The feature would cancel: refrigerator noise, airplanes, TV in another room.Good audio. Very comfortable. Noise cancelling feature runs on one battery, no need to charge the set.CONS:If you are looking for TOTAL noise cancellation, you will be disappointed. You can hear clearly people talk around you.And yes, both of my pairs were defected :(
The OfficeJet 500 smears ink. Hardcopy is nearly unreadable.
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.
This battery was DOA out of the package. It would not take any charge at all. Since it was so cheap I am not going to bother with a refund. Caveat emptor. I have always sought out OEM batteries up to now and never had a single problem with any of them, but they are expensive and hard to find nowadays for my old camera so I gave this knock-off a try. Well, you get what you pay for. Which in this case is a dead battery. It's back to the used-battery lists to seek out a used OEM--which I have had pretty good luck with, even though they are not new.
Works great as a calculator; however.... I bought this for my stats class because everything has to be typed into word. There are all the standard math symbols of +, -, *, / but there is NO EQUAL sign! Sure you can hit enter to get the total. But entering in data I have to go back to the keyboard for an = sign. This is in every problem.So, it works. Not what I hoped though. How can you forget the = sign for goodness sake!
Review of Product:Comfortable, but unusable. My pair had a constant slight hissing, buzzing, and popping noise (about 10-25% of the volume of the normal sound, so it was quite noticeable). I tried the three different channels and tuning the frequency adjustment carefully. I turned off or unplugged other wireless devices nearby. I tried the headphones on both my PC and my iPod Touch. I searched online for solutions but came across nothing helpful, other than a couple reports of similar problems but no solutions. I thought maybe a neighbor's electronics may have been interfering with the device, so I just gave up on the headphones. Several months later I moved to a new apartment and I tried the troubleshooting all over again. The problem persisted. I contacted customer service.Long story short, Sennheiser *eventually* sent me a replacement. The replacement had the same problem. I emailed this to customer service over a week ago and they have not responded.Either A) That's typical functioning of the product, which makes it completely unusable. or B) I got 2 defective units in a row. or C) The headphones are perfectly functional, just not when I use them, which means their tech support didn't even check out the supposedly okay headphones I sent back to them (this would be the best case scenario for them)Review of Sennheiser company:Sennheiser customer service is incompetent and unresponsive. Maybe we're spoiled in an age where many companies (such as Amazon) shine in customer service, and it's clear there's an effort to understand and solve the customer's issues. Interacting with Sennheiser customer service was like working with a hole-in-the-wall store whose customer service approach is "what's customer service?"Here's my interaction with Sennheiser customer service:8/14: I contact Sennheiser tech support via their online web form and describe my headphones's issues----8/17-18: Sennheiser tech support promptly responds and we make a couple exchanges, wherein the support technician determines my product is defective and asks me to send it in for a replacement----8/23, My response:Since I got stuck with a defective unit, would it possible for Sennheiser to pay for or reimburse the shipping cost? There is no rush, so I can just ship it via the cheapest USPS service. Thanks!----8/24, Sennheiser response:If you ship via UPS, you can use our account number, xxxxxx, to shipregular ground.----8/25: I then packaged the product and brought it my nearby UPS Store and asked them how to ship the package using the account number given me. I found out either I also need to own a UPS account or I was supposed to use a shipping label provided by the recipient.----8/26: I contacted Sennheiser by email for the label. A couple business days passed. No response. I called them and I left a voicemail.----9/1: I receive the shipping label PDF via email and I ship the headphones----9/8: Customer service notifies me via email that they received the package----9/28, My e-mail to Sennheiser customer service:Hi,What's the status on this repair? Thanks!----10/14, My email to Sennheiser customer service:Hi. I never got a status update and it's been about a month since I sent in my product for repair. Please let me know what's going on. Thank you.----10/17, Sennheiser customer service email to me:Hello,Your item is currently on back order.Your replacement order xxxxxxxx xx is due to ship out on 01/06/12.Thank you for your patience.----10/18, My email to Sennheiser customer service:Hi,Is this the best service Sennheiser has to offer?First, I am sold a defective set of headphones. Sure, defects happen, but it's up to the manufacture to make up for that mistake.How does Sennheiser make up for this mistake? I am asked to ship it at my own expense. I must ask if Sennheiser can pay for the shipping, which thankfully, they do. However, they give very vague instructions about it, forcing me to waste time figuring out how UPS ground shipping works so I can use the company number given to me, which turns out Sennheiser was supposed to send me a shipping label. I had to call Sennheiser to ask for a label because my emails about it were unreturned.The package is finally shipped. Days, weeks go by. There is no communication from Sennheiser. I email. No reply. A couple weeks later, I email again. The reply? Wait minimum 3 MONTHS until you ship the item that was originally sold to me as a defect.Sennheiser products are terrific. Occasionally, mistakes happen. When they happen, I feel it can be made up for with excellent service. This was certainly not the case. Sennheiser service has been a huge hassle for me. I'm sharing this with you because I feel Sennheiser at least deserves the opportunity to fix this mistake before I share this experience with others.Does Sennheiser have a similar or better set of wireless headphones they can mail me soon?----10/19, Sennheiser customer service e-mail to me:Hello,I have found an extra one we had so I am going to mail it out to youtomorrow.----... really?? "Oh oops, I guess we didn't see those there! We were just gonna have him wait 3 months!"More importantly, way to completely disregard my criticism about your ineffective customer service.----10/24: I receive the replacement headset. It appears to be a new package.I experience the same exact issue as I had with the pair I sent in.I would provide this feedback directly to someone at Sennheiser, but as you can see from above, their customer service has been unreceptive to my criticism (they never acknowledged it, basically). I could not find any way on their website to contact a higher level representative directly. I really expected better service from such a huge and well-known company such as Sennheiser.I recommend you avoid the risk of ending up with a crappy product, only to face crappier customer service. Do not buy these wireless headphones.
After owning 3 Palms and one Pocket PC (... I kept dropping them), I bought but deeply regret buying a Clie. If you are a heavy user of &quot;tasks&quot; as I am, Clie's performance is so bad the PDA is unusable. When one makes any change in the task (...change date to &quot;tomorrow&quot;), there is about a 5 second delay. For all the Palms this was instantaneous. Change &quot;priority&quot;... same thing. Etc. This renders the Clie unusable.I will not complain about the fact the machine just flat stopped working after a month of use because I sent it in and they fixed it for free and quickly. I pointed out the above problem but they did nothing.This really disappointed me as I had previously thought well of Sony.
These buds lasted about a year and a half. The sound was good, the comfort level was pretty good, but one day when putting them on the plastic in the headpiece snapped, rendering them useless. I did not abuse them, and probably had them on about 100 times. The durability could be better.
nothing lined up had to redrill all mounting holes, then drill my sub frame to get it mounted. looks nice poorly constructed.
I've had very bad experiences with Netgear. My previous router was a wired RT314 that my work purchased for me. It wasn't terrible, but it often dropped the WAN connection to my ISP. I had to reboot it manually about every other day to re-establish the link to the Internet.I purchased an MR814 with misgivings because of my previous Netgear experience, but it was on sale for a really low price and I was tempted beyond my better judgement. The MR814 is even worse than the RT314. It not only drops the WAN connection to the Interenet every couple hours or so, it also becomes unresponsive to machines connected on the LAN as well. The DHCP stops responding/giving out IPs. I can't access the web configuration because the router will not respond so I have to constantly reboot the router by pulling the plug (no power switch).Even after a router reboot, and a successful DHCP query from the machines on the LAN, the router has trouble with DNS look ups. I have to try just about every URL twice, because it fails to connect on the first try giving me a "server not responding / unknown host" error when it's actually the Netgear router unable to forward the DNS queries properly.I honestly haven't had a chance to test the wireless connection, but this dog is going back to the pound... If it can't stay connect over ethernet cable, what hope is there for wireless?By the way, my model is a "v3" (version 3) so the problems didn't go away with the new production run and firmware updates. Googling "MR814 connection problem" reveals many, many users with similar difficulties.Is it so much to ask that a router stay up and online over the course of a day?I'm going to buy a D-Link.
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 had a sony cd player did mps as well as audio cd. loved it, used it, broke it. The Jwin Jxcd933 which is more expensive than the sony can't hold a candle to it. The thing skips when I walk and won't hold my place if I have to turn the thing off. The only good thing about it is the large function window which is easy to read.
I was very excited when I bought my Palm Z22. It had impressive-looking color graphics, a reasonable amount of memory, and was very competitively priced. Unfortunately, the quality of the device was abhorrent. The Z22 FREQUENTLY fails to turn on when the power button is pressed. This gets annoying really fast. The worst problem, though, is the hotsync computer hook up. I could not get my palm to link with my computer despite numerous attempts and calls to the palm help center. There was no way I back up my information to my computer or download any software for the Z22. I finally exchanged my Z22 to the store where I bought it only to get a replacement that had the identical problems to the one I replaced. This thing was a huge waste of time and money.
The technical specs listed here on the Amazon website for this product are incorrect -- or, at the very least, misleading: "the HD-AX1 can deliver 1080p interpolation when connected through the HDMI port." According to the manual -- confirmed by a sales associate at Onecall -- it will NOT display HD DVD discs at 1080p resolution. The maximum resolution it can output is 1080i -- even though every HD-DVD Disc I have purchased is encoded at 1080p. What's more, the seller Onecall will not refund the shipping costs, and you will need to return the product at your own expense...According to Onecall, Toshiba will be coming out with a 1080p player soon, but this is not it...
I cannot describe how lousey this printer is. It is slower than a 1985 dial up modem. Two minutes to do a printed page in black and white. A color photo of 4x6 takes 5 minutes. This is on a HP Pavilion POC computer. So I tried it on my G4 Mac that has an excellent 1115 Photosmart on it. The 7350 would not work with OSX until I downloaded the latest driver from HP which took an hour as I only have dial-up. The printer works a little faster on the Mac, but not by much. The photo quality is not near as good as the HP1115 or Epson I have. I cannot recommend this piece of junk. Oh by the way, HP support is non-exhistant unless you pay first? ...
Doesn't print black, only color- and it's not that old. Have tried three black toner cartridges and none work. This was the backup to my Dell 920- all-in-one printer that has the same problem!!
This product arrived today and does not work at all. Two of the input channels have minimal transmission over a 3 foot cable and one of the input channels has none. The result is the same for all channels - no sound coming from the home theater system. This product was a total waste of money!!
canceled the order, because they wanted seven bucks to ship less than an ounce of a three dollar product. Found elsewhere, a lot less expensive.
I found the coloring of what I received to be much lighter than displayed at Amazon.com. The quality is good - though the coloring on 3 or the five was bland and boring beyond belief.
I live in the desert in New Mexico, and I have tried these radios in many different areas, from flat to mild hills terrain and high hills. These radios claim to go up to 20 miles (yes, the title of the item says 18 miles, but the product box it says 20 miles). After the extensive testing this my conclusion; the maximum distance I got in an almost flat area was around 5 miles, not even close to the claimed 20 miles, in a an area where there were some small hills the reception got lost almost immediately as you loose sight of the other person, the same for high hills. For you to get good reception you have to be within sight of the other person, in conclusion for one to get the claimed 20 mile range, the circumstances must be perfect, which in most cases where the radios are going to be used for, are almost impossible.
The headband is not padded and the hard plastic head band lacerates my scalp.Other than that the fiedelity is excellent.However, I am now shopping for a headphone with a padded head band.Unfortunately, I passed the warranty period before I realized the lacerations on my scalp were from my headphones. I just felt perhaps I had bumped my head.
Avoid these batteries!!!!!! They are so bad they deserve a rating of minus ten. My experience is similar to many others. Good initial performance, and then after a while these bloody Energizers can't hold a charge. Unfortunately before I discovered how crappy they really are, I bought a bunch of them, for use in my digital cameras and camera flash units. When these babies fail, performance falls like a lead balloon. They might have enough power to operate a remote control unit, but you can forget about powering anything with a major power draw.Unfortunately Energizer is extremely successful at getting stores to stock this junk. I get real annoyed whenever I see them on display, because it reminds me of all the money I wasted. They seem to be available everywhere, a constant reminder of a disaster. How does a product that is so bad, get such great distribution and remain available for sale? Energizer probably gets off easy, because it takes a while for their batteries to go bad. By then, it's less likely that people will complain or return them. Blasting them wherever I can is like therapy for me. Believe what you hear people, these batteries are terrible!As an alternative, I have been very satisfied with the performance of Ray-O-Vac Hybrid cells, both the AA and AAA sizes. Take a look at them.
I agree with the previous report. I find the TV part of this diplay unacceptable. This is surprising because the PC screen part is quite good. I get good color depth and fine resolution. Is it just the the TV picture stinks.
After having owned the 2200 version of the Minolta Color series, I was very pleased with the product. Naturally, I assumed a newer model would be at least as proficient as an older model - never have I been more incorrect!I purchased 2 of the 2300W printers on March 5, and after spending countless hours on the phone with Tech Support, and having one of their reps confirm that their drivers are &quot;questionable&quot; - 20 days later I am boxing both printers back up and returning them!Moral - Newer is not always better!!
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.
Everything on page says it is a "genuine Epson" product - but the one I rec'd (from tonerpals) was a "remanufactured" cartridge.
I bought this but I have found several flaws. First let me mention that the unit that made me decide I needed GPS was an option in the 2006 Honda Odyssey that happens to be made by alpine.My first problem with it was the altimeter; although most won't use it, it was a feature that I liked. Unfortunately it was completely worthless, my parking space in front of my house ranged from 120Ft one day to 0 feet 2 days later. I know my house or parking space did not move so that fault is on the unit. Also when driving the unit would claim you climbed 200 feet when you drove less than 50 feet forward sometimes.My next problem was direction; it would take me on back roads rather than highways even though I said I prefer highways. And as you drove the screen did not flow, instead it would reload taking a second or two to reload the map and the icons. Both the Honda and my friends G35 flowed without this, and the graphics between the 3 the cobra clearly loses out. The graphics are substandard. Also the unit only calls out numbers for roads, if the road is not a road with numbers (IE a highway) it just says turn left or right, which when driving in the city can be frustrating as you cannot be looking at it constantly. Finally the house number portion was off quite a bit (1/10 of a mile or so).Next was traffic, this was rarely right, not sure if any other GPS units are right, but this would say there was an accident at one place and it would end up being off 1 or 2 miles (This was in the Baltimore/Washington area), I ended up using the radio traffic people more times than not.Next was the Points of interest function. On the Honda it showed signs for an Exxon, or BP. The Cobra does not, it shows an icon for Gas or Food, and while trying to drive you have to touch the area on the screen you are looking at, than press the screen at the top to get a listing of what was there. While driving in the city, and looking for a McDonalds this is not an option.Last was the suction cup mounting bracket, for a unit of this weight it is under engineered to hold it. The first 5 minutes I drove with it, it fell. Agreeable it was right after I cleaned the windshield so it was not completely dry. The next time was the last time I did not take it off before leaving my vehicle. It was after a snow storm came through and the condensation that occurred between the windshield and the suction cup was enough to make it lose contact and fall again. For a unit that costs 800+ bucks this is unacceptable, if it were to break it would be on me due to a poor design. And I am not the only one who had problems like this, I have read of others with the same issue.Needless to say I took it back, it's not a horrible unit but for the price there are better answers.
It doesn't hold many cords, and getting it to straighten out was a pain. It really wasn't worth the hassle or effort. Knowing what I know now, I would have just taped the cables to the floor and called it a day.
I like this printer. It's just that it came with the software in Swedish and HP refuses to help...Dont' buy it. NYET!
Palm terribly disappointed me. I bought a Z22 on late april this year and a couple of weeks ago it wouldn't start... and the warranty is for 90 days only... do they know that they broke down often after 90 days?! It is a big coincidence.As I've seen in Palm's support page it's kind of a common thing for this lame product to stop turning on. There it says "We recommend you purchase a new Palm device.". Yeah right, as if I'll buy another Palm product!Lame product qualityLame warrantyLame support
I have had 2 of these now and they both have seized up and quit working, good collectors piece but even then, it you are a collector you want something older, also the flash is a pain in the ass. the seller was great though, very fast and product did work when i got it
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.
I had this router for over a year.I have been working through Netgear since January 05 trying to solve the problem of my internet connection peridically dropping. I have tried a sheet full of possible solutions. The Netgear support tech told me it was probably a hardware problem and I should send it back for replacement as it was under warranty. When I called Netgear they refused to replace it because it was not under warranty anymore! I bought it last June (04) started having problems 7 months later (under warranty) and was finally told in July to replace it, but it was no longer under warranty. I will never buy from this company again.I have since switched to the Linksys WRT54GS and have had no problems what so ever. No dropped connection and excellent wireless coverage.
While most reviews are high, but there are still a number of people complaining about contradicting aspects of these speakers. One person says they're quiet, another stays they're room-filling. One person complains about lack of bass, another says how full they are. Perhaps each speaker is special and has it's own attributes, who knows!Personally, I'm rather disappointed with my new set. Out of the box the quality felt wonderful. The speakers are nice and heavy with very dense plastics. The knob is also nice and smooth with no play in it, thus leading me to believe these are some high-class speakers. I then plug them up. I'm just as amazed by their sound as I am disgusted.I will admit, for 2.0 speakers of this side, they have a tremendous amount of bass. The bass is almost overwelming. However, the higher ranges seem to have been forgotten. Perhaps it's just me as I've found so many pairs of speakers to be muffled but these just sound way too flat for my taste.Many people say adjusting your EQ will really make these come alive. While this helps, it's not a cure. Soft-EQs can distort the audio. Note the reviews complaining about the volume not being consistent. My money's on their EQ being set and the sound fluctuating to prevent distortion.Perhaps I'm too demanding on speakers. Though I'm guess I'm spoiled by my cheap $50 "iStereo" I used previously. 2-channel with bass and treble settings, very clear highs, decent lows (though not quite as nice as the Bose). The only reason I wish to replace it is because it turns off when it's not being used.
They worked well for a few months and now the sound does not come out of either one. Customer service has not been called yet to figure out the problem.
I got one of these for speaking at a convention and I hate it rather incredibly. It doesn't hold a charge for squat. It doesn't find the bluetooth adapter half the time. The software it comes with is screamingly unfriendly. The manual is poorly written. The utter lack of spontaneity in being able to just turn on your laptop and start going is frustrating. The lack of a scroll wheel (all it would take is a touch strip in the center) is bewildering. And a regular old USB mouse ALWAYS works.$60.00 for this thing? Anyone who pays anything for this item, deserves to.
Sony acts as if the ability to block MP3's is a virtue. Otherwise it functions like all of the other memory sticks out there.
These earphones broke within a month. Too bad, because the sound quality was pretty good.
I am not very technical when it comes to case fans, but I do have ears: these things are the loudest fans you can possibly meet. I have two in my case and everytime I turn it on, I feel the need to put earplugs in my ears. If you play music, o boy, you're gonna have to play it REALLY loud to overcome the LOUD, LOUD, LOUD fan.Pros- moves lots of air- it worksCons- loud- loud- loud
I've put up with this for longer than I should have. It set up real easy but I keep losing the signal for no apparent reason. Ethernet stays going but wireless is not recognized. I have to unplug the power to the router and plug it back in. I get right back online but lose what I was doing. Also signal doesn't seem very strong lots of times.
I purchased this product at my local WalMart for $69.95. For starters, it has eight pre-programmed stations to choose from and that's it. I live in San Diego and 6 of the 8 pre-programmed stations already have permanent broadcasting on them, so you can rule them. Therefore, we are left with two viable options for stations to attempt to broadcast your iPod onto. I say attempt because the signal quality varies greatly as you drive and your songs will be randomly and frequently interrupted by static. I will be taking mine back as soon as I get off work and giving one of the cheaper models a try.
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.
My Zen Vision M locked up several times over several months. The last time, it was permanent. I had to contact their customer support to begin the process of getting it fixed in the middle of January. I received incorrect information regarding product availability, long waits for the sync adapter to come back into stock before I could attempt to reload firmware (I lost it; my mistake), and finally after getting an RMA approval have now been waiting 17 business days from their date of receiving it for them to get replacement stock. They quote an average of 10, but ask you to contact them if it is longer than 15 days. I have been told that they are going to replace it once they get stock back in. Although they have units to sell in stock, this does not mean that they use them to honor their warranty with. They will not give any sort of estimate when they may have replacement stock. Also, their web RMA status page may not get updated, or may post incorrect status. Oh, one other interesting feature of their support is that if you don't have a support contract and the unit is older than 3 months old, you have to pay another $25.00 for the testing. In the almost 2 months of dealing with this, Creative Labs has lost me as a customer, which I have been for over 10 years.Aside from the lockups, I liked the unit. I now have an iPod that I love and also had to use Apples' Customer Support services. No problems. They dealt with the problem in a professional and efficient manner.
I was hoping this device would be a good replacement to my old Newer Technology Road Trip that's wires have all broken and that they do not make anymore. First problem of the iTrip - the preset button is not intuitive and I have yet to figure out how to set specific frequencies as presets 1, 2, 3, and 4. I used tips from other reviewers to enable my frequency settings to go down to 87.9 - that works pretty well here in my rural area. But this biggest pain about this iTrip is that it just cuts out randomly when I am driving down the road. I then have to hit the present button or the + or - buttons in order to get it going again. So there I sit with the control in my hand while driving - sometimes it works for several miles, and other times it quits frequently. I should add that when it works, it tunes in pretty well - and I can hear the songs OK. Would I buy another? No - I prefer my Coby CA-745 Wireless FM converter that I bought at the same time - but that I gave to my high school daughter! And since first writing this review I've purchased a Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM Transmitter/Charger that I really like! Much better, plus it also charges my iPod.
Like other complaints, my TV started smoking out of the back and making a weird popping sound after just over 2 years of ownership. The tv was great while it lasted, but based on initial research, I think it is now a throw-away. These complaints seem to be very prevalent with Visio Tvs.
This is NOT the Grandtec Longranger keyboard. DSI are shipping a budget alternative and advertising it as the Grandtec branded Longranger. The cheap alternative no name brand does not have the same Enter key. I returned to Amazon and informed them but they are still advertising it. Shameful.
This charger is a battery killer. By forcing a charge that fast the anode is swelling too fast. Duracell just wants you to ruin your rechargeable batteries and then have to replace them often.
I had high hopes for these headphones; with a long trip planned I'd have peace and quiet on the plane. Unfortunately, the headphones made so much noise on their on that I sent them back for a refund and bought the Bose QC3. Expensive, but worth it if you want to eliminate the roar on an airliner. Rather than bore you with a long description of the Bose just read their ad and believe it.Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling HeaphonesBose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Heaphones
My former CD/MP3 player was the Philips EXP503, which I had for two years before I damaged it by mistake (long story). I desperately wanted to buy the same model again, but it was out of stock. I visited the Philips website and saw the new Expanium CD/MP3 player, the EXP521. The EXP503 was definitely the best CD player I've ever owned, so naturally I figured the 521 would be even better...I couldn't hate it more.There are several annoying issues with this CD player. Here are the worst that come to mind:1. It takes a long time to start. I'm driving my car with the CD player hooked to my car stereo, pop in an MP3 CD and hit play. And I wait. I keep driving along, and wait a little longer. I know it's alive because it makes all sorts of noises as the CD spins and the laser reads the information. So finally I lose my patience and look away from the road for a second to see what in the world is taking so long. FINALLY a song begins. The longest I've ever waited was about 30 to 45 seconds. To some it may not seem like a lot, but again... my old EXP503 spoiled me.2. I'm a nut for perfect sound quality, which is why I rip my MP3's at the highest possible bit rate (320). When I plug in my headphones into the CD player, I sometimes hear static and broken audio, which drives me crazy.3. The push button for the bass has to be pressed every time you change CDs. My old EXP503 always kept it on, because the batteries inside remembered the last setting used. The only thing the EXP521 remembers is to cancel that annoying BEEP that you hear every time you push a button.4. There's no belt clip, which may not seem like a big deal, especially if you're driving... but isn't this a portable CD player? Am I supposed to hold it wherever I go? If that were the case, I'd buy a small portable boombox with a carry-on handle. Again, my good ol' EXP503 had a very useful belt clip.5. You can't fast-forward or rewind MP3 files. On that same note, you CAN fast-forward or rewind through normal CDs, but the audio transition is very choppy. On most CD players, you fast-forward and you can sort of make out where in the song you are. The EXP521 sounds so choppy you have to let go of the button to figure out how far into the song you are. Unless of course you look at the time lapse and know exactly where you want to stop.6. The display background never lights up, which is pain when you're driving at night and you're looking for a certain song among 100 other MP3's.7. The buttons don't respond. I'm listening to a song, hit the "next" button and nothing happens. The up, down, left, and right buttons on the left side of the CD player have to be PRESSED to make them respond. The two "Stop" and "Play" buttons on the right are the same. You have to press them either harder than normal or repeatedly to make them work. All the other buttons seem fine.On the other hand, I do have some positive things to say about the EXP521 (which is why it earned two stars):1. It takes either AA or AAA batteries. Pretty cool engineering idea.2. The remote control has a clip to attach to your pocket or your shirt (but again... where do you put the CD player itself? Do you carry it or put it in a huge pocket?)3. It reads ID3 tags, although slowly.4. It has a good shuffle feature with or without repeat, which I use often on road trips.5. Other than the occasional crackling, the sound quality is very good. I've heard other CD/MP3 players, including Panasonic's new model, and they sound very dull, like the treble is all the way down. The EXP521 has very clear sound.Overall, I wish I had saved my money and not bought the EXP521. I'm desperately looking around the internet for any retailer that still offers the EXP503, or even a used one from someone who doesn't like it (how can they not???).Shame on Philips for making a newer product worse than its predecessor.
I used to have one for my JVC TV before it got lost after a party. I finally got around to remembering this brand and how well it worked, so I purchased a new one. It arrived quickly, but all it will do is turn on the TV. Not even turn it off. It will not do any other function whatsoever. Totally disappointed with this.
I am on my second one of these. The first locked up after a couple of weeks; now this one refuses to communicate with my computer, and songs are frequently distorting by their second half. I have a two year replacement warranty on this little lemon; hopefully I can replace it with an iPod.I have to strongly suggest avoiding this unit.
As noted by others, there is a design flaw that results in the printer breaking when replacing the cartridge. Had it break after replacing cartridge a few times. DO NOT BUY.
I had a hard time finding headphones that suit my needs-(won't fall off and sweatproof). I was excited to finally come upon these. I bought my first pair and really enjoyed them, that is, until they snapped one day as I was picking them up. I thought maybe I'd been more rough with them than I thought. I ordered another pair and used them for a few months. Then, last night as I was getting my stuff together to go to the gym- SNAP! I couldn't believe it. My husband looked at them and said they are poorly designed with only a thin mechanism holding the hinges together. I'm very careful with things, so it was not due to rough mis-handling. They are supposed to fold easily, but the slightest wrong move and they are done. I guess my search will now resume for a good pair of headphones, because I'm not willing to waste any more money on these.
Received the unit and it didn't function after changing batteries. Returned and was credited with full refund.
I purchased this DVD player as a Christmas gift for my son. It has been a problem since the second movie I put into it. Sometimes it never finishes loading and I have to shut off the power, pull the out the dvd and start over again. Other times it starts and then freezes in the middle of a scene. First few times a light tap on the cover would allow the movie to continue. The problem has gotten progressively worse until it is not worth using the unit. The company felt it was the dvd itself. After I mentioned that it was multiple dvd's and that they didn't freeze in the same place each time, the rep decided to have me return it for them to look at. If they feel that it is a problem with the unit, the best I can expect is that they will cover parts. I still have to pay for the repair. I would not recommend this player at all. Spend the money and get a better brand.
For those of you that may check back after they find out the have problems with their SONY rear projection TV and feel theirs is a rare case, it's not. I'll keep this short since I am providing two places to get more information. If you notice blue blobs, green/yellow tints or any other problems associates with the optical block, you make have recourse. Go to Facebook and search for "I Have a Defective Sony TV". Don't bother contacting the normal Sony CS, contact Sony Listens (email on Facebook's page). There is also an abundance of information relating to this defect in other areas on the web, just google "I Have a defective sony TV". A good one is at the [...].Good Luck
I ordered this based on the photo that shows a battery with the HP logo.What arrived was branded "HI CAPACITY". While it could be argued that saying this is a Hewlett Packard simply means it will work in an HP laptop, you'd be hard-pressed to explain the photo.
Bought one for my daughter this christmas (drove over 120 miles to find a store that had one). It worked fine for 4 months until it died of a faulty battery pack and adapter. Could not find a new battery pack to replace the old one. Spoke to other owners and they were all jealous because our's had lasted longer than theirs.Shame on you, for releasing such a poor product during the busy holiday season and leaving the consumer at a loss without recourse afterwards. Next time please test your products for reliability before you release them.
I first purchased this for my apartment last year. It worked for about two months before the wifi stopped broadcasting. The ethernet still worked but the main reason I purchased a wireless router was because its a "WIRELESS" connection. I bought it at Wal-Mart for like 34.99 and they happily replaced it. This one worked for about 6 months before the same problem of the WiFi not broadcasting happened again. I believed that the third time was the charm...Nope.Less than a month after having it, who would've guessed that the WiFi would malfunction. Again.I guess you get what you pay for. In this situation, a POS box that likes to break over and over.
This router is a piece of junk. For the price, you can do much better. It's ok under the most simple and basic of uses, but during load or even a simple nmap scan the router just chokes.
My son sent me this kitchen radio for Christmas. I installed it without checking to see if it worked. Well, it never played a CD!! It would say "no CD", so I took it to a repair shop, thinking something happened during shipping. They couldn't fix it. It's a shame that the GE brand isn't what it used to be. I'll have to tell my son because I'm sure not buying another GE!!
The bass is really heavy on these. The build quality is not that great. I think they look really cool. I had to adjust the bass on my stereo because my ears were getting fatigued and gave me a headache, after I did that I didn't have the problem again. These are designed for DJ's. If you want something to listen to at home and you aren't worried about sound leakage get some open air cans. The Sennheiser HD600 ($260) are some of the best around. If you really want closed headphones in $120 price range get the Sony MDR-V600 Studio Monitor Series Headphones. Sony headphones are notorious for the ear pads falling apart. It took me a lot of time and money before I found the sound experience I wanted. Always listen before you buy, everyone has different preferences in sound. If you are serious about music check out the Sennheiser HD 650, seriously amazing. You might consider pairing it with a headphone amp (this is not a portable setup). I'd check out the Schiit Asgard, they have a 15 day trial or something, but there are many, many other ones out there and you might be happy without out it. I picked up an old stereo receiver for $30.
I believe in dedicated video memory. This machine belongs to my brother and as a computer techie, I got to support it for him for I'm guessing four years now. He has been using it with a wired network as a desktop replacement. No problems except the wired network adapter failed after all this time. I went to switch to the wireless network and it doesn't work. Research shows it is supposed to have a wifi adapter built it, but the on-off switch does nothing and there is not "on" light as depicted in the manual. So either that is broken, or else he got screwed buying a machine that doesn't have a wifi adapter like the labels say, or else it never worked.I gave it two stars for the lack of dedicated video memory and the networking problems. I'll update this review later after I take the machine apart.
I HATE this camera with a passion. If you want to know what it was like to take a picture in 1906 instead of 2006, buy this camera.What it does do:1. It takes pictures (sometimes...when it feels like it.)2. It turns on and off (again, sometimes...when it feels like it.)3. You can look at the pictures after you take them (well, you get a rough idea what they look like, because the screen isn't very clear.)4. Use up batteries like you wouldn't believe (the other reviewer was doing good with 24 pictures--I'm lucky I can take 5 pictures without it dying on me.6. You can download them to a computer and look at them (this is the best functioning part of the camera.)What it doesn't do:1. Take pictures of anything in motion--and when I mean motion, I'm talking about the slightest of twinges. If your subject or the person taking the picture aren't perfectly still, the picture will turn out blurry. Whatever you do, don't drink anything containing caffeine for 24 hours before using this camera.2. Your subject has to stay perfectly still for about 3 seconds because that's how long it takes for the stupid camera to take a picture. Now, you may be thinking...3 seconds, that's nothing. Well, if you have children, 3 seconds is an eternity. The last time I've used the camera was when I wanted to take a picture of my two little girls. Fifteen tries later (along with 2 battery changes) I finally got a half decent picture. So obviously, if you have children or pets, this camera is an exercise in futility & frustration.3. It doesn't go off every time you press the button. You have to press the button extremely hard and then wonder for the requisite 3 seconds if it's going to work this time.4. It doesn't turn on every time you flip the on/off switch. If you flip the switch a little too hard, the camera will shut itself off again. If the camera turns on after 3 tries, then it's doing good.5. If your background doesn't have megawatts of light, or is lit from the wrong area, your picture will turn out dark. Look forward to several minutes of playing 'musical lights' before you can get your picture to be clear enough.I know $100 is very inexpensive for a digital camera, but this thing is so bad that I can't imagine paying that much for it. (My camera was a gift from my in-laws. They got it free after buying their HP computer.) Let's just say I'm glad neither I or they paid for it and I feel sorry for anyone who did. If you're in the market for a cheap digital camera, avoid this one like it has the bird flu. You'll save yourself a ton of frustration.
nice item if it worked! only played certain discs and not others. i will get a different brand.too bad they don't make it better.
I bought my coby key chain digital frame 2 weeks ago. I inserted the cd. that did not work. I called coby support and was told to download software. I did. I was ready for the next step and connected the frame to my computer.The program kept saying it cannot find the connection.I thought I bought a lemon and went to J&R; store to exchange it.I guess I exchanged it for another lemon. CD did not work again. I downloaded software again. The same thing happened!I downloaded the manual for trouble shooting. Did everything the manual suggested (including updating my USB driver (twice), and it still did not work. The customer support phone is consistently busy (either they have phone problems or there are too many unhappy customers like me).I really wanted this key chain, but now i would have to go back to the store and demand my money back... What a waste of time and effort!
As others have noticed, fragile design. I broke it, and I was being gentle. Had to replace it with same model, though, since USB to Ethernet adaptors are not easy to come by (TiVo, thanks a lot for making customers go through this).I long for TiVo's next generation, when I hope they'll have an ethernet plug in the back.If you're stuck getting this one, like me, be *extremely* careful plugging it in.
Nice looking unit is the positive.Now for the negative. Drops internet connections repeatedly about 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Tech support is lacking but tries to help with an inferior product. Had me update the firmware, but the unit still didn't work properly.Unless you want to waste a day of your time like I did, buy another product. I personally decided to go with a tethered router.
This glare-filter didn't work for me because I was trying to reduce glare from a large window behind me, not glare from the screen itself. Because the surface of this filter is highly reflective, it actually worsened my screen-viewing problem by amplifying the glare rather than counteracting it. Even though the filter did not work for my needs, it is well-made and very easy to assemble.
We used this radio rarely, but when we needed it, it simply didn't work. Turned the power on, nothing. Changed batteries, charged batteries... completely dead (lit up the entire LCD array at first, but nothing after that. blank). And it wasn't like it was stored outside during the winter either, it sat in our kitchen drawer and come springtime, the thing didn't fire up at all. trashed.Prior to its demise, the unit did perform the expected functions, but the menu was quite difficult to navigate and not intuitive. We didn't think the range was the best on the unit either. I'd say 2 or 3 miles at best. We live about 4 miles from one of the busiest waterways in New England and we didn't pick up any radio activity from our house.shop elsewhere.
I can't stand this thing. First when I bought I thought that it would be a better device than the Dell Digital Jukebox that I had. Big Mistake!!!!When I first purchased this overpriced crap I went home eager to load my collection of music. To my suprise the stupid cable wasn't compatible with my computer. So I had to order a USB connecter that costed another 20 bucks. That was frustrating enough.When I finally could load my music it took hours to rip my cd's and format the songs into AAC files.Then I was ready to load my songs on to the iPod. So I finished and it was a good thing..... for a while.Because I don't want all the GB of song memory on my computer just taking up space I thought it would be fine to erase it. EVEN BIGGER MISTAKE!!! It turns out that the genuis that invented iTunes made it so that you have to keep every single song you download to your iPod on iTunes as well, or when you try to load another load of songs it will not only put those songs on your iPod but ERASE EVERY SONG YOU HAD ON IT BEFORE!!!What idiot made this up?So then I had to load every single song onto my computer all over again. What a freaking waste of time.To put it simple buy a Dell Digital Jukebox. Not only is it compatible to load songs with it's partner Musicmatch, but also Napster, Media Player, Real One Player, and much more. You also don't need to keep every single song on your computer taking up hardrive.I wish I didn't spend $300 on this piece of Junk.
I bought their customer care package for three years of "hassle-free" service. Hah. I've spent hours and hours on the phone -- one rude guy named Walter was particularly horrible...I believe he was the one who hung up on me the first time! Then told me, the second time -- after I went through HP Corporate -- that he'd hang up on me if I spoke sarcastically (ie, "Oh, this has been a fantastic experience.") Passive-aggressive doesn't even get to the half of it. Then, I got passed to some chick who was nice -- after being put on endless hold by Walter -- an HP experience I'm very familiar with...customer "care" is a joke. Then this nice woman named Kathy told me my printer would work if it printed tests -- no need to take the time to hook it up to the computer. Really, kathy? No, it turns out kathy was wrong. It seems it needed an Ink Service Spittoon -- and they said in Europe that HP doesn't make these (supposedly replaceable) items anymore. They are available in the USA -- but hard to find. I really like this printer; I just wish it were made by Apple or somebody who knows how to treat customers. Have Applecare -- have had it for years on all my Apple computers...what a dream.
I was not able to put this item together. It should have been simple, but the parts would in no way fit together properly.
I should have looked more closely at the photo I suppose. There is no power switch on this, every other power strip I've ever had has one. Kind of annoying. The flat plug is great, should be standard on everything! And the cord is long. However, the unit itself is pretty large. Overall I would say keep looking for a model that is a bit smaller and has a switch. I can't comment on the surge suppression abilities of this unit.
This item dosen't work at all with the pontiac grand prix GT...Which is what it says it will fit. I'm not sure if it's just the onstar thing but it was no where near right for what I needed
Item is not the item shown in the picture. Called company many times, but customer support is useless. Not worth it to send it back and pay for shipping and restocking fee. Do not buy unless you only need a little useless suction cup.
I bought the WD-73732 Model tv and every two years I need a new bulb for my tv. I bought tv in 6-07, then had to buy bulb 10-09 and now it went out again 5-11I have a sony rear projection in my living room that is atleast 10years old and it has the same bulb. I also keep this tv on slow warm up. If you plan on buying this tv make sure $150 is in your budget every two years :-(
This product was very dissappointing. I expected to receive a cable and a disk, or at least some hints on paper to indicate drivers, or where drivers could be found. Nope,nada, zilch - all that was in the package was the cable. I don't really know if the cable works or not as the printer (canon BJC-6000 on Vista operating system) still won't print. On to driver search land....
This was a real dog. I got it because my I.S. provider recommended it to go with my motorola cable modem. I couldn't get past a certain point on software installation - got weird messages and it locked up. I really didn't need wireless because I have ethernet cables. But, I really needed to install the software in order to turn off wireless feature (for security) and/or put in password so neighbors could not hi-jack my connection. I live in an apartment complex.I sent it back to Amazon.Instead, I got an old-fashioned wired-type Linksys router (with 4-port ethernet switch built-in) without any wireless feature, bought at a local Office Depot for $17 more, but it was worth it. Had problems with the password/software on that one too, but really don't need the password for security, because I am using ethernet cables in a home system. There's no wireless feature to disable on this Linksys model, so I aborted the Linksys software installation. With the Linksys I ended up doing "plug and play" with no software installation. Without the software installation, the Linksys just defaults to no password needed.
Another big let down by our good friends at Kodak... This camera could have been so much if not so poorly designed and engineered.1) Useless image stabilizer2) Blurry/Grainy pictures3) Noisy4) Unreliable flash5) Cheap plastic construction6) OverpricedThe story just goes on and on... Do your self a favor folks, do not waste your hard earned cash on trash.
These are Junk Binos --really the worst I haver ever seen--JUNK --You have been warned! Buy the wide angle ones instead--you will be happier!
I stongly suggest against buying this product and any product that Cendyne sells for they are no longer in business. If you have any such problem with the drive the company will provide almost little to no support.
I decided to risk the purchase based on previous reviews. I got it and it seemed like it would be fine. The VCR portion worked beautifully, audio and video. The DVD portion's audio was fine, but the video never worked - all I saw was jagged lines across the screen. Would not recommend this product.
The thing is slow and noisy, but OK for general black printing.Since it is not a flat bed scanner, it runs the photos or documents past the scanner. If there is any dust at all on the scanner glass, stripes in the scan result. There are always stripes. Also. the little serrated wheels in the document feed scratch photos. It only has 600 x 300 color resolution, so photo printing is very disappointing. The optional photo cartridge gives slightly better quality photos, but has dull colors. Don't buy this if you want to scan or print photos.
I ordered this lens to go with my Canon XSi. The lens didn't hold it's position (every time you moved the camera, the zoom of the lens would change) so the result was blurry photos. Even when the photos were in focus, they just lacked a certain...something. Do yourself a favor and go for the Canon branded lenses.
Mine died almost exactly one year after purchase. Worked fine up until then, but who cares. Does a reliable large capacity hard drive exist anywhere?
I bought a pair back in 2008 and really loved the sound of them and the way they fit in my ears. But about 8 months into wearing them a few times each week, the one ear piece started fading in and out. I suspected it was loose wiring because I could wiggle the wire near the ear piece and the sound would come back for a short period of time until I move again. I was really disappointed as I had paid close to $50 for them the first time.I liked the sound so much that I ended up buying a white pair, same model and it was a tad bit cheaper too. Those did not last nearly as long as 8 months. In about 4 to 5 months, I started experiencing the same issue as the first pair but this time, it was worst as both ear pieces was fading and crackling out. Eventually they just stopped working. My brother actually ended up taking it apart to try to fix them and saw that the wiring was really thin and frayed. I have other earbud type of headphones and have never had crackling sounds so I don't believe it was user error or abuse as I take pretty good care of my equipment.I really liked them when they work but the poor quality of both sets leaves a lot to be desired. Even now the price is half of what I had paid, as tempted as I am to try a 3rd set, I just can't justify it, even at $20. I do not recommend these.
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.
Can't ride a bike or even jog with this player. Spend the xtra cash for anti-skip
Tried everything I could, but after making 25 coasters of various media, I just gave up. Experience level - advanced. Media rattled around in tray also.
A friend owns this "system" and the CD player was skipping. He took it in for service and the tech wouldn't touch it saying "replace it", it's disposable stereo. Bose spends millions advertising this hunk of plastic knowing full well that the majority of purchasers don't really understand how little they are getting for their money. For $500 you can do a whole lot better folks. Friends don't let friends buy Bose.
This expensive and potentially slick little gadget is junk. If you want to download photos from a computer you won't be able to do it... Unfortunately, since this is my third photo frame and I thought is would be as easy as the rest I have purchased..I took it out of the box and tossed the box ..Otherwise I would send it right back...It wants a bunch of memory cards...So I bought them too and none are recognized between it and my computer...Complete frusteration... Don't buy this...
TiVo is listed as a supported device but the functionality is not complete. You can't actually step up and down through the menu items one by one, making the remote completely worthless for use with a TiVo. Also, the support website site printed on the back of the packaging does not work, it appears to be misconfigured.The remote does not have dedicated cursor up/down keys, there's a 'menu' mode you must enter first. For the TiVo, the menu mode button is mapped to the program guide and so there's no menu mode for the TiVo, again, making it worthless.
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!
I agree with each and every negative comment I've read so far! This is a crime! Yes, the toner is awfully expensive (but I bought some raw toner on ebay and that worked just time -- $150 instead of $600) but now I'm facing that OPC belt problem and so I'm thinking of following other's advice and ditching the whole thing. It's noisy, slow and doesn't live up to it's claims. Anyone who likes this thing is missing something.
I purchased two RIO 600's for my kids (Christmas). At first I was impressed with the intuitive software and sound quality of the player. THEN.. after 4 days my son's RIO audio output became all static. I tried different headphones and re-loading the playlist with no luck. I took it back and the replacement has now started the same symptoms. I am giving up on RIO!
..., not worth the time even to look at. They cant even number the pci code right if they know that somthing is wrong with their product and they sell it anyway they should not be in bussiness. Not only that the tech support is virtualy non-existant this is not the way to run a bussiness. sixth graders could run it better.
Unit worked for 6 months then developed a hardware fault which took several days to identify. The support information was incorrect which wasted a lot of time.I am outraged that I must pay for shipping the defective unit to the Netherlands - and will pursue this as an infringement of UK statutory rights.Poor product - poor support - poor (possibly illegal) warranty operationI just hope I get a functioning replacement without delay
First of all, I don't understand when the manufacturers make these things and they list them for a (1998 and up), maybe the company should do a little more research on the fact that vehicle wiring information has probably changed and the placement of each wire in the car factory harness may not be in the same location it was when this harness was created. When I first hooked this up to my new stereo and plugged it in, the unit didn't power up at all. I found that is because, like they did say in the description, there was no 12v+ switched wire in the original car harness, which turned out to be true. So, my friend and I decided to wire the 12v yellow constant wire to the 12v+ wire and that worked to get the new stereo to power up. But, the next obsticle was that the new unit was not putting out any sound what so ever. We checked all the sound and speaker settings of the new stereo and made sure the mute function was not on and still...nothing. Upon further investigation of both the car factory harness and this one, I found that while the ground and 12v constant wires match up, NONE of the speaker wires match up so that there is a (+) and (-) wire to each matching speaker such as left front or rear right. No wonder there is no sound. At this time I am ruling out a defective stereo or that I have blown out the amp because in most cases like that one either expects to see sparks or a little smoke if the unit gets shorted and over heats. However, this wasn't the case. I would NOT recommend this harness to anyone with a vehicle say 2005 and up because most vehicles these days do have the Onstar system and the door chimes which are controlled through the original factory stereo and you loose all of this if you remove the factory stereo and don't replace it with a harness that hooks back up to the Onstar system and chime system. You also loose the 20 minute window that retains the stereo power and power to other things like the power windows and such as long as you remain in the car with the key turned completely off, until you open a door. If it comes down to it, I will do the OLD method of cutting out the original factory harness and hunt and pick each speaker until I have them all working and then forget about having door chimes (which at times are annoying anyway) and the retaining power function. I wasn't signed up to use Onstar anyway because I can't believe they charge a monthly fee to use the service and won't help you unless you are a paying customer. What a rip off, just like all other such services. If anyone has any better suggestions of how to use this harness or thinks that I may be using it incorrectly, I welcome all comments.
Based on the rebates and price drops for this product, it was high on my consideration list. That is, until I picked one up.The device is VERY plastic-feeling and flimsy. It does not feel solid at all, unlike the Palm Tungsten models or HP models. Many of the store models were banged up and very scratched. My current Palm has been banging around in my purse for two years and has no big scratches. Also of note, the salesperson told me that a high percentage of them were coming back defective. It also only comes with PocketPC 2002, most of the new applications won't work on this device.The screen is slightly smaller than most PDAs on the market now. It was hard to read in some brighter areas of the store, so I can imagine it would be horrible outside.It has great features for this price range, including the built in camera. But the resolution leaves MUCH to be desired. The sound is so-so on it without the headphones on, you can't put it up high or it sounds muffled. I was not able to test it with headphones on, so I can't tell you much about volume, etc.If this is your first PDA, it's a good starting point. I wouldn't expect it to last more than a year or two of moderate use, it just doesn't seem built solidly enough. Keep in mind, that you do get what you pay for with this model. If you're looking to get a pocketpc for just contact management, go with a lower-end model and save some money. If multimedia is your thing - skip this and get an ipaq or Clie.There are many sales and rebates going on now at different sites. Palm Zire 71 for the multimedia capabilities it offers, has some great rebates. Also, windows is offering many on its PocketPC devices. After all, you want a PDA that you can use effectively, not one you worry about breaking or banging up, right?**edit to add that several months later my two friends that bought this model were both so disapointed at performance that they went and bought different brands/different models!**If my review was helpful to you please vote for it. If you have any questions you can shoot me an IM at "WinterGetsMe" Thanks!
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 bought a Palm Zire72 back in April, 2005 for $299.00 and it has proven to be money down the drain. I experienced the screen freezing up on me which required a hard reset procedure thereby resulting in a loss of all information. I sent it back for repair around August, 2005. They returned it, supposedly repaired, and I experienced the same problems with it after this first repair. Around May, 2006, it was sent back for another repair and I am again experiencing the same problem. The previous two "repairs" were done at no cost to me. The company now says that they will repair it at a cost to me because it is out of warranty. The company, notwithstanding the language of its warranty, should, in my opinion, stand behind its product. The product has proven to be unreliable and a headache. Be forewarned. I rated this product with one star because there was no lower alternative.
This TV had a beautiful picture, for the first 5 months then died. Mfg. Warranty specifically states Philips has the right to send out a refurbished TV as the replacement, it took 2 months to arrive from Ohio. The replacement lasted 33 days and began to turn itself off. Contact w/Philips Cust. Service, again they stated per policy, they want to send another refurbished model or a LCD TV instead of the plasma unit. Research indicates this mfg. is no longer making plasma TV's for US distribution, parts and repair are almost impossible even on a 5 month old TV, opps, 33 day old TV.Recent discussion w/ six independent repair services has informed me this model has been, and I quote, "a dog from day one"...It's football season and my brand new big screen is no longer working!! This TV has been broken more time than it has been operable since I purchased it in Dec. 2007... SAVE YOUR MONEY, BUY ANYTHING ELSE, DONATE IT TO CHARITY, BUT DON'T GIVE YOUR HARD EARNED $ TO PHILIPS!!!
This is NOT a wireless keyboard and i'll explain why at present i'm sitting in my lazy boy chair writing on the keyboard, ah you say then it must be wireless..... well no cause the receiver needs to be on the coffee table next to me and not only that it needs to be in line of sight, if even a milk glass or coffee cup is between the keyboard and the receiver i'll get dropped letters when im typing.But it does have one pro that is it's battery usage 2 AA batteries and they last for over 6 months also it's a pretty comfy keyboard to write on slightly curved with a nice wrist rest.Also as a mac user it's pretty nice that the play buttons and the volume buttons funtion without installing any drivers if you want to use the other function keys you need to install MS drivers.Pros:Good battery lifedurablenice wrist restdecent function keysCons:NOT wireless for more the 30 centimeters from the receiver so get a usb extension cord if you plan to use it in the living room.
This is one of the worst cameras I have ever encounted. The batteries have to be replaced after 50 shots. Even if you use re chargeable batteries they only last maybe 75 shots The shortest battey life I have ever seen a a camera.
The charger head broke after a week of use and it broke the connection in my Ipod Touch! Piece of junk! Don't buy!!!
Still after all this time, I am still having issues with this card in Windows 7. Crackles and stuttering and sound corruption in various games and even when listening to CD's or MP3's. It was better on XP, although there was an occasional clicking noise which was annoying, and that is gone now in Win7, but replaced with a bunch of other bugs.I wouldn't normally care too much but this card was very expensive when I bought it, and I've also since learned that it's not good for music creation. I like to record guitar and singing and I've had to buy an external sound card called a Line 6 UX2 to do that. It does great but I still use this soundblaster for gaming and general PC use.I think in the future, seeing as I have the music recording side covered now, I will now just get something else for gaming. Either the internal sound chip that comes as standard on most motherboards now, or some other brand sound card. It's a shame, considering I've been using Sound Blaster cards for almost 30 years. I was one of the first people I knew to have a sound card, and I remember people being blown away that there was sound and music coming out of my PC, and not just the usual beeps. But Creative must be resting on their laurels because this just isn't good enough.
I have to agree with many of the other reviews I have seen. I would give the product (and company) zero stars if that was an option.The TV picture is OK, but the DVD player is almost useless. mine will not even identify that a disc is in it now. I did know that my unit was out of warranty when it brokedown. But I had emailed the company for some troubleshooting suggestions on how to overcome the difficulties with the DVD. They would not even reply to the email.So I will quickly be replacing this TV/DVD with a brand that works and will never buy an Apex product again.
Absolute Junk..Poor sound quality and you have to be within 30 feet of the transmitter to even work!! You get what you pay for!!!Buy BOSE
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?
I sent my remote back to Keyspan on December 8th, 2007, and still have not received it back. I was communicating with their tech support via their website but now no one responds back. I called the customer service number on Friday, February 1st, and was on hold for an hour without talking to anyone before I hung up. When I called a few weeks earlier, I got a recorded message that tech support was closed for the entire week. These people sold me a broken remote and now I can't even get in contact with anyone. Buyers beware.
Cabinet is cheap looking and the box information is misleading. The base is not intended to come off (it leaves an unsightly hole if you do) and multiple calls and emails to customer support got zero response concerning this issue. I wanted to wall mount the monitor close to the wall. Can't do with this model so I took it back. Would hate to think what happens if you have serious support issues.
I went through two of these very quickly. It's a shame, I wanted to like them. The sound is pretty decent but they are just too fragile. I wore them in the gym and for running out doors. They are very fragile and snap very easily
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
It was still under warranty (last year), but I didn't want to return it and definitively lose all data and programs stored there. I've been away and haven't had time to try a new drive case; maybe I didn't want to know the stuff is gone forever.Really, really infuriating.UPDATE: New enclosure solved problem. Drive was/is fine.
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 have been playing with this for a week; not sure if I will keep it.I feel the image is OK, 2.1.3 firmware helps the auto brightness issues. For using as a cam that you would watch all the time, it's OK. Requirement of Internet Explorer is hugely annoying. Use of Media Player format is annoying. Lack of still images is crippling.Since most people want this type of cam as a security cam, that is where one would think the software would shine, but instead, that's where the software is crippled.You cannot email still images upon motion detection, only 2 to 5 second videos. The idea is that you will see the email arrive, then connect to the cam live and "see what is happening". Said video emails must be 2 min apart or more! Useless for security/ taking a quick snap of someone checking out your car/house/driveway whatever.SSL connection to SMTP servers is also not supported, so you had better hope your ISP doesn't require SSL, as many do these days.I have a domain already, so have not tried their $20/yr service; if you have 1/2 a clue, getting the cam shared on the 'net for free is trivial. Perhaps there were issues with earlier firmwares but it all worked well for me (I am pretty capable though).Things that are acceptable to me:image quality- pretty decent for color cam, for the price (8/11/05 well under $100)refresh rate- not bad, I can see my plants waving in the wind outside, things like that.image brightness- the gamma adjust is OK, for the area of my house/yard that I have the cam pointed at anyway.Features that are unacceptable:it's just not useful for a security cam due to:-lack of still images via email upon motion detection-lack of scheduling of times when you want motion detection turned on (it's 24 hrs a day or nothing)-lack of support for SSL connections to SMTPd-emailed videos are too short to be useful- you'll likely miss the action-minimum 2 min interval between emails upon motion detect is too long to be usefulIf you want to put this up to watch constantly, it should work for you. If you want something to put up as a security measure, that will be a useful log of activity around your place, this cam really won't do that, despite the "feature set" that makes it seem like it should.
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.
This printer does produce high quality pictures when the paper feeds correctly. The scanning function also is fine, but both are majorly overshadowed by the poorly designed paper feed function. The wheel that pulls the paper in from the tray is off to one side, so it (naturally) pulls the paper in CROOKED. Very frustrating. I've wasted a lot of paper trying to get around this problem. It jams, misfeeds, or prints crookedly at least 75% of the time. I've had the printer for about a year--and the problem has gotten worse with time.
They do not sound as good as my Sony's which cost less.On par with the Apple phones that come with every IPOD.
I like to listen to classical music, and the RCA Jukebox is NOT the right MP3 player for classical. It is very hard to hear soft music, as the volume does not go up very high. Also, it is easy to hear the noises on the hard drive. The mP3 player is very bulky. One of the worst parts is that it doesn't work if it gets cold. Even in the summer, it might not work in intense air conditioning. The soft ware that comes with the jukebox is also hard to learn how to use. You have to pay more to upgrade it if you want any of the advanced features! I would maybe try the iPOD mini instead. The 20 GB hard drive is really appealing, but I doubt that that much storage is necessary for the average user.
This printer pulls enough power to make the lights flicker in my mom's house. Admittedly, the house's wiring is old. But this printer says it needs 7.7 amps (that's what the tag on the back says, not what Brother's web site says), while the comparable HP printer uses 2.2 amps. Even if you have modern wiring in your house or business, you might not want to waste that much juice.
This is a cool idea and the Make It Work guy installed it. It worked great for about 3 hours. For some unknown reason, it just stopped allowing me to connect to the internet. The more troubleshooting, the worse it got. By the end of the day after uninstalling, reinstalling, doing system restores, etc., it still didn't work. In fact, my computer stopped recognizing the device. To make matters worse, I was overcharged by double the Amazon price. (At least this is a good price on Amazon.) It is just not worth the trouble and a whole day of trying to fix it.
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!
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.
I agree with the previous reviewers comments. The screen says "bad disk" when you put in perfectly good DVDs. The same DVDs work fine in my laptop. The only reason we bought this player is that the salesman at Best Buy convinced us it is a wonderful player for the price. Since I was about to have a baby I didn't have time to research this more thoroughly. This is absolute garbage. Save your money for something better!
The only reason I gave this product a two star in stead of one is because I received it one day BEFORE they estimated; however the battery doesn't work. the first couple of days it only lasted for an hour or so after plenty of time on the charger, now it only works on the charger. This is unacceptable.
Sorely disappointed with this product. Very crackly sound at best and not user friendly.
I had these only a few weeks when the left side stopped working. Now less then a year old the right side stopped working. Waste of money, threw the whole thing out b/c it is useless now. Do not waste your money.
I'vealways had good luck with Canon products, but I wish I hadn't bought this printer. It prints OK, but it's very loud and actually wobbles my (fairly sturdy) desk when printing - this has never happened before.I also object to the steep ink prices, and the fact that they run out so fast (and I mean FAST!)I have a Canon video camera, Canon digital camera, Canon scanner, and I've always had Canon printers, but I'll be shopping around for printers when I finally get irritated enough with this to buy another one - really a disappointment.
(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.
A little disappointed with the tube quality sound. Also after a CD is played the unit powers off. There is some unatural sounds when the CD is loaded. You have to reject the disc and reinsert.I think this unit has a great market of potential buyers, but I believe the unit is premature in its release. If I had to do it all over, I would not purchase this unit
For those of you have seen the rave review about this TV, please note that the TV has a glossy screen. This is unlike a traditional LCD. If you are looking for glare resistant system, this is not it.
Mike does not work. Tried it out and earphones work fine, however, mike did not. No instructions. Small plastic battery holder.What is it?
Useful at getting signal from bedroom to livingroom. I doubt that you would get much range out of it otherwise: no change of signal on patio.
Compared to two other transmitters that I have owned, this product by far was the worst. The sound quality is fuzzy and it has already quit working altogether after one week of use. Now all I use it for is a car charger. CRAP.
I bought a refurbished pair of Sennheiser Rs110 900 Mhz Wireless Rf Headphones. The transmitter immediately started turning itself off every 5 or 10 minutes, causing whitenoise to blare from the headphones.The manufacturer was apologetic and responsive at first. Since the headphones were still covered under the warranty, I spent $16 to ship them for repair. About a week later, I received a brand NEW pair.Problem solved right??? No, the problem persists. There is not much to the installation and operation of these things. The volume of the audio source is loud and consistent when it happens. Has anybody found solutions to this issue???At this point, I have to believe the on\off feature is automatic, so they can blame it on the audio source when the transmitter loses signal. Otherwise, I can't see customers DEMANDING this feature be automatic instead of using a switch. Adequate QA testing should have revealed this issue.I emailed the manufacturer again, but now they are not so responsive.
The sound quality on these is fine. My gripe with them is that the cord is extremely long and very thin, so it very easily get tangled up in itself. Every time I go to use these I have to spend 5 minutes untangling the cord which is extremely annoying.
need to get adapter. does not come with one. :-/
Read the previous reviews of this product, liked what I read. This seemed to be one of the few mp3 players on the market that has software-installation-free usb connectivity so the user can drag files of any type onto the device and from the device. It also has a screen for viewing videos. What more could someone want? Oh WAIT, HOW ABOUT NOT GETTING "HDD READ ERROR" THE FIRST TIME YOU TURN ON THE DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY BEING FORCED TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO.That's right, this thing ain't playing music, it is about as useful as a paperweight, only my paperweight is prettier and is better designed. This thing is useless and I am returning this to Amazon, J&R; music, whoever. I would recommend to everyone to stay away from this device. It is not as small as the majority of the other players and the screen is very small in comparison to other players screens. Also, for ANY mp3 player to be the least be useful, it absolutely MUST contain a WORKING hard drive, guess Coby didn't think about that.There ARE also two little plastic stickers which seal the box shut when it arrives. Each one has written on it "Quality Control." BAAAAAAHAAAAAA!!!!
i just got this abot to week go or so and som key faiding way boo and cos to much dont bbuy it or you have right letter back and the esc is still on the left side wood lik on right sid will hop help guy
This product was a miserable investment. I just recently bought a new car and had to make the switch from a cassette tape adapter to an FM transmitter. I am a college student, so price was a problem, but I'm a bit of a music snob when it comes to quality, so I invested in this product that received fairly good reviews. Terrible idea. I've tried every suggestion from other reviewers and the static is unbearable. I commute to Detroit weekly and tried it out on the long drive today and it turned itself off after about 20 minutes. I reset the station again and about 5 minutes later it completely cut out again and went to pure static. It has been a frustrating weekend of giving this product the benefit of the doubt and tinkering with it a bit. Finally I'm giving in and returning it since no stations come in clear. I would highly recommend not buying this product. Keep looking.
I bought this printer cartridge hoping to avoid lower performance from the very cheap priced online products, yet be able to get a cartridge lower in price than Epson. I just bought the cartridge several days ago and followed the directions which suggested using the nozzle check (check for clean nozzles). Upon first use there was gaps/lines in the text. The ink also blurred quite often. I attempted to clean the nozzles through my printer and they seemed to improve slightly. Slightly is not good enough though as the printing still smudged and left lines even after at least seven cleanings. Overall, this product has the performance generally lower or at least equal to the cheap unknown cartridges. Save yourself the hassle and avoid this swing and miss.
The computer is marking this a two-star item when all I indicated is one star. If no stars were possible I'd mark that.The first day I received this radio I tried a pre-recorded cassette tape. It played all right - so after a couple of minutes I shut it off, put in a fresh tape, and tried to record a radio program.The radio played all right, but it failed to record. The tape did not advance. And it was also the last time I could produce even a hint of sound out of an old tape.Perhaps the radio thought I should be honored at sitting in on its last gasp. I was not.Yes, it's a cheap item but I feel it should have given me at least a solid week's performance before it lay over on its back.To return it for repairs or replacement would make the loss even greater because the shipping expenses are so high.I have ordered a new Sony from another source at considerably more expense. The new one is supposed to play CD's as well as tapes, which is not really what I wanted - but I simply could not find another simple radio/cassette recorder.A most unpleasant experience was had by all.
It has been established already that these headphones offer great bass quality at an affordable price, and for that they earn my applause, but every review I have read fails to mention their one greatest flaw. These headphones don't last.I bought my bass-freq headphones several months ago and for a while I was really pleased with them. The sound quality was great with lots of bass, just the way I like it, and I really liked their noise-canceling capabilities. If you had asked me to rate them a few months ago, I would without a doubt have given them a 5/5. However, some time after I bought them I noticed the casing around the wire had begun to separate where the wire split off to the left earpiece, revealing the bare wire underneath. I immediately covered the spot with electrical tape, which did hamper their overall look, but I no longer felt like a walking fire hazard. Shortly after, I noticed that more bare wiring was exposed below the right earpiece. Again, I covered the spot to the best of my ability, but their cheapness was beginning to make itself apparent. More time passed, and the sound became shoddy. I had to bend the wire a certain way where it connected to my mp3 player to get the normal quality sound, which was a pain. Before long it was impossible to get any kind of decent sound out of them anymore. After only four and a half months I retired my v-moda bass-freqs to the trash can, sorely disappointed.If you don't mind replacing your headphones every four months, you wont find a better pair for the price. Otherwise, look elsewhere, because these things just aren't built to last.
I just bought the Apex AD 703 3-disk model and the first one wouldn't even load any of the 3 disks. The screen stated it was loading, but all remote control and panel functions were unavailable. I tried the DVD's upside down, I unhooked everthing and rehooked everything up. I changed many of the on-screen settings. All I could get was the APEX background screen and that little circle with the line through it. That one went back to the store right away. I took a chance with another unit, even though I was leery. It started the DVD right away, gave me excellent on-screen choices, fantastic picture and sound, but ... it does burp or skip. And on a certain movie, it wouldn't let me get rid of the title navigation bar or counter. I don't want to watch a counter on the screen. And for some reason unknown to modern day electronics, there is no power on/off button on the remote control. Why not? The second unit is going back tomorrow morning and I will never consider this brand again.
We received this as a gift. While it was easy to get the photos on and started the quality is poor. I would be embarrassed to be an engineer for pandigital. Perhaps I could compress and fiddle with my images and things would look better, but with so many other competing devices why bother. Its now 2010, you should be able to load your photos and it should just work. I am glad I did not spend my money on this, you should look for another product. I am debating on sending this to my garbage or the local thrift store. What a waste.
I thought it's a great deal given the price, and I didn't think a cable would make such differences in picture quality.Basically, the picture quality is so low that my eyes hurt. Letters look all blurred. Moving pictures seem to be fine, though. However, if you were to read a lot on your monitor, like me, stay away.I replaced it to a 20$ cable sold at Best Buy. It completely changed the picture quality. What you pay is what you get. Don't settle with this cable in the hopes that you'd save several bugs.
Bought switch for PC/Mac setup with Logitech Cordless Desktop 3000 (one USB connection for both keyboard and mouse). Neither mouse, keyboard or monitor would switch. Iogear help desk did get back to me within 24 hours and suggested alternate hookup, which also did not work.After a little research, it appears that many (or most) wireless keyboard/mouse combos do not work with home-grade KVM switches. I ended up buying a QVS Dataswitch for the monitor (about $14) and a separate wireless/mouse set for the Mac. Not ideal, but it gets the job done.
If you really like a product with no manual on the website, no manual available from the support personell, three days to answer a support request by simply asking for all of the info already provided on their website form (model, serial, problem), denying warranty coverage for an item six months old that has a two year warranty, then run to the nearest retailer and buy all of the Conext products you can get your hands on.
Although the technical specifications mention that the cable has ferrite rings, the product that shipped did not have any ferrite rings.
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 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.
Areas of high contrast have a conspicuous and distracting white (and sometimes blue) stripe, so I'm returning my camera. As a test, I took comparable pictures with my old Sony U-10, and what a difference! The Sony pictures are free of &quot;errors&quot; and are much sharper as well. Think I'll stick with Sony; apparently, you really do get what you pay for.The Dimage XG is small and is loaded with features (ISO control, voice memos, etc. etc.) but that doesn't matter if all you want is a sharp and accurate picture. Shame on the WSJ for recommending this camera.
This device was easy to hook up. I noticed that it took a few tries to get the "channel" to register, but I was lazy and didn't return the switcher, and the problem became worse over time. It worked for me for the first four or five months, then stopped working entirely. While my switcher worked during August and most of September in 2009, it often took ten or more button pushes to get the correct "channel" (1 through 4). I'm not bothering to spend time getting it fixed or replaced, nor will I buy another product from this company.
MY DAUGHTER HAS ONE OF THESE SO I BOUGHT MY SON ONE. IT LOCKED UP AFTER JUST MINUTES AFTER USING. WE RETURNED IT AND ORDERED ANOTHER ONE FROM A DIFFERENT STORE. IT DID THE SAME THING. IT IS NOT LOCKING UP BECAUSE WE DO NOT KNOW HOW TO USE BECAUSE IT IS THE SAME THING MY DAUGHTER HAS (WHICH IS STILL WORKING OK).
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.
Not great. the bass isnt good, to much money,and they make u look like an alien. they are huge. Defiantly wouldn't recommend it to anyone. mdrxb500 are great but expensive. and for 20 buks, the best headphones are ihome over ears.[...]and now its 13.99 AMAZING!!!
I bought one less than a month ago and already half the ports have stopped working. I don't know much about the power supply, but I currently have a printer(powered on it's own), 2 hard drives (also powered on their own) all plugged in on the side with the 3 outlets and not of the 4 on the other side are working enough to open a usb memory card. Lame. I would suggest buying from a different company, I'm going to try and get my money back from apple.
Battery failed prematurely.This battery looks very much like the original that came with the camera. However, it had shorter battery life and weighs slightly less than the original.The battery failed to work in the camera after 4 months from date of purchase. It was used very lightly and recharged fewer than 10 times.The camera does not recognize the battery even though the charger indicates full charge. This behavior was reproduced with another camera to confirm the battery failure.
It does work, sort of. After an hour or so it resets itself back to the setup screen. You must then go through all the steps to see the pictures again. Online help and the web site are useless.
I have bought and returned 1/2 and 1 acre Stinger bug zappers from Costco 4 times now in the past 3 years. Thank God I was buying from Costco as Stinger products are worthless. Light attracts them but zappers don't work. Some worked for a week and others didn't zap at all. I don't know why Costco carries such a terrible product. I kept thinking, maybe these were a bad batch and I will finally get a good product. Not so, do not buy these products.
Stay far away from the HP photosmart all-in-ones. I bought two different models, tried to set them up, scanners wouldn't work, software took 45+ minutes to install, they give you four programs to do the same thing and was on the phone with tech support for hours with no solution. "Reboot and re-install" is all they can do for you. Got one printing and it literally shot the paper right out onto the floor, no printed paper tray included!Stress Free Solution: Go with a plain high resolution photo printer and buy a separate scanner. I returned both printers after being a long time HP fan, bought a Canond Pixma IP4200 $99.00 (best quality resolution and print heads out there for the price) plus a Canon scanner for $43.00. Installed both in 15 minutes and was up and running. Scaned in several old pictures and put scanner away since you'll never use it! No card slots, no little useless screen, just great printing! Canon has dual paper trays, a printed paper tray and better than photo quality prints. Take that photo lab!
Awkward clunky controls make this a poor choice for someone who wants to use the product regularly. The VAS and general recording is also clunky, because it takes two seconds for the first sounds to get recorded. You need to take a deep breath after you push RECORD and then stay the same distance from the microphone, or else you'll get a choppy recording. Worse still, the unit MAY NOT RECORD if the case is not closed in a certain way. It looks like it's recording, but then doesn't record. What is the point of a tape recorder if you can't trust it?I finally got sick of the thing and bought a Sony M-470. It was a few $ more but well worth it. My favorite all-time recorder was my old Panasonic RN-305, but after 5 years of continuous use, it broke. Luckily, the Sony is almost as good.
This camera caused the BSOD every once in a while. Previous Logitech 5000 never did that once. Today, downloaded new software (v 10.5) from the Logitech site, and the BSOD problem occcurs every other time the camera is turned on.When the camera doesn't cause the computer to crash, the picture is okay in good lighting. It is very hard to adjust manually and the right-lite software barely makes a difference.Stay away from this camera until Logitech comes out with a solid software fix.
I would classify this stuff as "useless", perhaps updating it to "mostly useless" upon further review.Note: this RAM is not meant to scale to lower FSB frequencies. That is, every other stick of PC3200 RAM (200 Mhz FSB) could scale back to PC2700 (166 Mhz FSB) or PC2100 (133 Mhz FSB) without incident. PNY does not recommend running this ram at any speed but PC3200.But I'll go one further and say don't even run it at PC3200.Like the other reviewers, a friend and I each bought a stick at TigerDirect's low ($20 post-rebate) price. It wasn't worth it! Our computers wouldn't even boot. This is defective stuff.Verdict: avoid this, and by extension, avoid PMI.
I purchased this for my desktop PC, not a laptop, and the cord is less than 3 feet long!!! The description of this product should clearly state this fact, but it is nowhere to be found!!!
Not impressed. I went out to a store and found a much more comfortable pair of headphones. Ordering this particular product was a futile waste of my time. They are now just sitting on a shelf collecting dust!
Showed up with tweeters broken. And sound like junk. I will never get anything from pyle again. You get what you pay for
The potentially corruptive touch-tapping feature/bug cannot be disabled. This causes unintentional button clicks and possible data loss.Touch-tapping is especially harmful when in a browser or word processing program, where a unintentional click can mean accidental deletes or purchases.
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 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
My friend bought this player creative zen vision M 30 GB player as a gift for me after exhaustive comparison and reading hundreds of reviews between Ipod 30 GB and creative zen vision M 30 GB. It worked great for the few occasionally times I used. After not being used for a month, the battery completely drained and has never been able to charge ever since. I have tried charging it overnight through a computer. I have tried charging overnight with an AC adapter. Nothing works. I can only access its interface when its connected to a power supply. As soon as its taken out, instantaneously it dies out. I have even tried resetting it. No luck. I called the Creative customer service and they would not replace it as I do not have a proof of purchase as it was gift and my friend apparently did not care to save the receipt. I went online on Amazon and realized it costs over $250. I feel miserable that Creative refuses to fix a faulty product of theirs which is very much in warranty.
The autoselect feature does not work and it's a major problem for a network printer with 3 paper input trays. Push the wrong button in your word processor and it will reprogram the driver to work in manual mode only with no instructions in how to undo this. The 2100 is a great home printer, the 2100TN is a lousy office printer.
Did not work with an iPhone.Actually it was defective. Customer service from the manufacturer is horrible. Beware. Be warned!
I'm surprised at how these Energizer nimh batteries don't hold up. They don't hold their charge after a few months of use and their discharge rate is very high. Don't expect to use them after a few weeks on the shelf. I highly recommend going with a low self-discharge nimh or anything other than Energizer.
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.
I got mine from audible.com, it was refurbished and it truly will work when it wants to, regardless of new battery or position.
I am using this camcoder for about 5 months. The following spesifications have disappointed me:1.the quality of the movie which is shot at low light level is bad.2.The night shot movie is monocrom and the color of movie is very bad.3. the color night shot movies are not smooth.4. The quality of the movies which is transferred to the computer to make VCD or DVD is bad and the superimposing of the time or date to the movie is impossible.
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.
I've been through 5 Rio600s already, and each one of them has had the same problem, after about 2 weeks the unit suddenly stops functioning. All the unit produces is static. You can barely hear the music if you turn the volume up to about three times normal, but it's barely recognizable. Diamond has replaced each unit, sending a packing slip every, but each time I talk to tech support they say it's the first time they've heard of this problem, even though I've heard similar stories from other people.I'm trying to compile a list of people who've encountered the same issue, that that this problem may be made public. If you've experienced this defect in the Diamond Rio600 MP3 player, or think you have, please email me at grahamdrew@yahoo.com.
The biggest mistake I ever made. The disc changer is painfully slow. Its nearly impossible to get the dvd to eject and it takes forever to put a movie in and switch to a empty spot. It says no disc and goes to one that has a disc. I KNOW theres no disc! Im trying to put one in. This system has caused me so much aggrevation and frustration. My sister owns one and hates it too. I should have listened to her when she said not to buy it. Spend a couple hundred more and dont get this one!!!!!!! I wish I did.
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.
No way of knowing yet how well this works, but the seller sent me a Samsung "compatable" product, NOT a Samsung item as advertised. Buyer beware!
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.
LIke others have stated, the construction and durability are terrible. I have had two pair, the first lasted a month, the second a week, with both tearing in the same location....where the wire meets the headpiece. The tear is not visible, but the absence of sound from that side is. Simply a waste of money for a ridiculously over-priced product. If the cost were $10 or so, it wouldn't bother me but for these price points it certainly does.
The rubber like tip has much to much drag. It started a little dragy and got worse with use. The pen works well. I liked to clip mine to the spine of the apple standard issue case, unfortunately the clip on the boxwave styra is not made to handle bing clipped onto something this thick and broke off after a couple of months of use.The pogo sold in the apple store works much better, but does not have a pen.
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.
My mother and I both bought brand new iTrips, and within two months, both were broken (mine broke within weeks). The iTrips have no warranty and break very easily. Sound quality is decent at best; expect random interference, and the weak signal crumbles at higher volume. If you are considering an FM transmitter for your car, casette decks are much less expensive and have far better sound quality than even the best FM transmitters . I strongly suggest you give this particular transmitter a miss.
Delivery was timely. Tech support was accessed quickly, was polite and quickly assessed problem. Product would not toggle between notebook and desktop PC. Tech support informed that product does not support notebook with single input device for wireless keyboard and mouse. Had to purchase separate wireless mouse.
I bought this for upright bass. I liked the features, and really wanted to like the sound, but it just didn't have the drive or tone that my Tech21 Bass Driver has, which is what I ended up using. Now, before you jump to the "well, you weren't using it right" conclusion, I really did try several configurations, i.e. direct into a power amp, throught the front end of my GK bass amp, into a mixer, etc., and still came up with the same conclusion, it was weak.
Plugged in, new HW found, but a problem occurred (code=1) when installing - strike 1.Tried to installed driver from CD for WinXP (dated 2001!) - after installation - system unstable, now getting code=31 from adapter.Tried to uninstall driver or roll back - both failed.Called Startech - they chose to not test with SP2 beta, and are only now testing.Am returning as not compatible with SP2!
The sound is not that great and I got it used and did not get the remoteso for the price with the remote it is one of those, "you get what you pay" for kind of things.
An Epson 777i came bundled w/ my girlfriend's Apple iBook. It produces very clean and crisp text. Unfortunately, the black ink cartridge runs out after about 150 pages. This printer is fine for users with limited printing needs, otherwise it's a costly choice.
The product I bought what not what I received.It was something completely different.I wanted the item in the picture so I don't have to plug it in where ever I go I can just hook it up to my notebook,But What I got you have to plug it in the wall,not what I thought I was getting.I got numerous emails by the seller stating that he would send it.Which when I pressed him for a tracking number I finally found out he sent it with in 72hrs before it would have become late. and then got till the very last minute.He also promised me something more for all my trouble,which I did not get at all for sending it so late.I am still Waiting for the item.He quoted something extra special,Yeah I will not be holding my breath.If I had to order from him again,I wouldn't he is too shady.If anyone out there is looking into buying items from him or her don't believe him.I have been putting off complaining to amazon about him But after much thought I think I will so in the future he does not do what he did too me.
I bought this TV 2 years ago (December 2002) for $2300 from BB. I did a lot of research and found this to have the best value for my needs. Well, 6 months into ownership I started having a lot of problems with the TV. I was getting color bleed (not just a little, a lot!) I was getting image ghosting from any input and any resolution, so it was not device related. I called Philips and they sent out one of their "approved" HDTV repair contractors. They came out in July, ordered a part from Philips then returned in August. Philips sent the wrong part. Re-ordered the part, it came late August. We tried to put the part in but it did not fit tight enough to make the connection work AND the part was a "refurbished" part. Re-ordered a new part. The part finally came in September, but the repair contractors could not come out until October because they were so busy. They come out and install the new part. Voila! No change. Repair man leaves cause they are so busy and we have to reschedule. He comes back out later that month, decides to order a new part. Part comes in November and we replace it in November, still no change. Keep in mind also, that every part that was sent to the repairman was a "Refurbished Part". The repairman is confused, and Im very pissed. Ive taken over 8 days of vacation and dealt with this issue for over 5 months. I call Philips customer service and get connected to someone over in India/Pakistan. I can hardly understand them. In any case, they refuse to replace the TV under teh Lemon Law because I did not have the service done at each interval with a minimum of 30 days between each repair.....!!!!! WTH? So Philips not only does not honor their warranty, their TVs are garbage (BTW, I also bought a Philips progressive scan DVD player at the same time and I have had to replace that within a year as well), and their repair folks can not even repair their own equipment. I strongly recommend avoiding any Philips product. Luckily I had an extended warranty on that TV and was able to get a very nice 55" Mitsubishi as a replacement via the Ext. Warranty company. I could not be happier with that Mitsu set. It is like night and day vs. the Philips. If you buy any Philips product, beware the product and customer service. Its so much headache dealing with them. It makes you wonder how companies can stay in business doing things like this.
I bought this camera as a rush purchase to go on a weeked trip. Due the fact that my Kodak T550 was left at home. I know Aps cameras my not produce the greastest images blown up but I like them. I used my head and while I was there I took a test roll and got them developed at a local store in an hour. I was already uneasy with the half-way decent quality of the pictures then and by the time I went through 7 rolls of film I was really on edge. I got back home and over 60% of my pictures came out dull, underexposed, and just awful. So I took my negative to an additional two other film proccessors and some of my pictures came out better but not by much. I've only been taking pictures for 5 years and I don't claim to know it all, but I really have come to dislike this camera. The only 'strenghs' to the camera are its looks and the LCD glow-type button function. While it wasn't acting like a camera with astigmatism(which I have) the pictures came out great.
I ordered this because the coast was so much less than any other price for an OEM Xerox 109R00731 Maintenance Kit. What I received was not a Xerox Maintenance Kit at all. I received solid cyan ink for a Xerox Color Printer and not the Xerox 109R00731 Maintenance Kit.After returning the item I came back and found many more at the same price and the reviews very much like mine today, you will not receive a Xerox 109R00731 Maintenance Kit you will receive a cyan ink for a Xerox Color Printer.I had to order from another vendor in order to ensure that I received the Xerox 109R00731 Maintenance Kit I was needing.
When I've talked to my fellow sales people in the past & present the Bose products are really a Joke since they all are paid higher commissions to sell them because the margins are outrageous. I remember in the 80's when we used to sit around at days end and compare the Bose 901 to the other High End Systems they were good but really lacked spacial definition (instrument location) and were not built very well either. When I called Bose to ask how many watts (clean amplifier power) (Watts always = more cost/unit) the Wave had they couldn't tell me since it's not a listed spec! Whenever you buy a High Priced unit it ALWAYS Lists the RMS Watts/channel @ 20-20,000 Hz @ X% distortion and if it doesn't you can bet 90% of the time that they've got something to hide.Bose are Very easy to sell another product against it by comparison (A vs B) and most always blow the Bose Products away when they're done. With all the experience I've had selling systems at prices you wouldn't believe and names you've never heard of I just can't believe that they're doing so well with this radio. For $150 it's good, and believe me when I say everyone is making 50% -100% margins, when standard audio margins are never more than 25% to 40% even on $5000 systems. Don't believe the so called Audiophiles here that are Long Winded either since I think they're in love with their own voice.Please do yourself a favor and before you buy a Wave Radio (Klipsch Horn invented the technology too not Bose) go to an excellent Audio Store and ALWAYS bring your own CD along too and sit and listen to what's available for the money. Never buy on impulse since all good audio salesman are told "if you tell the customer to listen how amazing it sounds they will hear it" and most always they do.This is all a big game with Name Brands now being bought and sold like currency to the Chinese so never go by a Brand either unless you see it for real. Sorry about being what may seem as pessimistic but it's the way the world runs in a capitalistic system where Marketing is King.
This unit worked fine the first two times I used this (about and hour or so ea session) but when I tried to use it the 3rd time....nothing! This was a refurbished unit I bought so I guess I get what I pay for but this will be returned.
Like many of the reviews written, I share the same experiences.. It worked great for the time under waranty and then it stopped working,, Called Canon, charged for the call and then told me it needed repair.. If I wanted, Canon had a customer loyalty program and could get a new printer with a 10% discount. Having done that with a scanner that I purchased at the same time I refused.. Never another Canon product for me..I had both the scanner and printer less than two years, and then both failed.. Canon should be ashamed..
Being a huge fan of Sennheiser I wanted to get a replacement for my broken MX500. I ignored the other reviews, because they are Sennheisers, how could they be anything but great. Then they arrived and found out that these are absolutely unusable, I have some pretty big ears and there is no way to get these in, much less allow for any movement as the 'Sport Line' would seem to indicate.I suggest the MX 500, much better
Save your money. The construction is extremely cheap. My Griffin iFM fell apart in a couple of months! I couldn't put it back together because the controls don't line up and the sides won't glue. I wish I could find another alternative but I can't find one.Besides that, one will have to carry two devices from now on instead of one, and this Griffin has long chords, that will twist and tangle all the time.Having to add a device like this iFM is ridiculous. It would be better to just use another device with FM rather than lugging around an Ipod just to power up this other device. Apple should really think about this...
This is the biggest waste of money ever.Not only does the FM transmitter not work, but you have no control over volume. Increasing and decreasing the volume on the Zune have no affect on the output volume. I had to turn the car stereo up to 30 just to barely hear it, and of course the static on EVERY CHANNEL made it impossible to listen to, especially at such high volume.Too bad, the design and looks are great, but for the money its far too expensive to keep it to use it solely as a holder/charger.Its going back. Both of them...
I bought this from Sears. It quit working completely after a month. The power would not come on at all. It also will not fastfoward it's own recording off of television but 2 x when it supposed to either ff or rewind up 36 x. The manual is hard to understand as well.
In the past, I have had HP printers that performed well. The HP 7350 is another story. The first HP 7350 I got had a problem with the cartridge unit, it would get stuck. I just got a replacement unit that has a defective feed for the 4 X 6 slot. It smudges the top portion of the picture. This it does consistently!!! I feel that the new HP's are junk. There doesn't appear to be any quality control on the product. It is an extremely noisy unit and prints much slower then my older printers. Yes, the quality of the photo printing is nice, but you need for the printer to work well first. HP e-mail technical support is a joke. Their responses don't seem to come close to understanding the problems. I wonder if the responses are just generated by computer. And HP is one of the few companys that does not provide a toll free number for technical assistance and they put you on hold for an extremely long time. If you buy this product, do get a service contract with the store you bought it from because HP won't be much help to you.
This thing is junk! Don't get it.Normally I'm not a naysayer, but this is too much. I only used it for a month or so, and had nothing but problems.The TX *and* T5 do not fit properly, they rattle badly and could get damaged. I had to put my own padding inside because of this.The outside 'metal' has got to be plastic. After a week of very light usage, it looks like trash. Scratches and ugly gorges, and I hardly even used it.After using it about a month, the plastic latch broke right off. Now it won't even stay shut.I advise you to look elsewhere. This thing is no good!
I got it because I had listenend to a friend's unit manufactured by another company, which was awesome. This unit should come packaged in a crackerjack box, that is about how good the quality of the sound is. Are the good reviews from people who work for Kensington?
I swim almost every day for about 30-45 minutes. I thought it would be really neat to try to add music to my workout so I got MP120 as it was the only player under 100 at that time. First thing I noticed about MP120 was that the headphone wires were too much in the way and needed to be tucked under the swimming cap or wound around the goggle strap. Second and far more annoying problem was that the ear buds would fall out whenever I immersed in the water or tried to do a flip. So if you are only planning to use a kick board, this player may be great for you, for free style, [...] stroke, butter fly, or flips, I wouldn't recommend it.After about 3 months, the water started getting into the ear buds and I noticed corrosion in and around the headphone speakers. It wasn't long before the left speaker started buzzing and the sound was seriously degraded.The customer support for Oregon Scientific is absolutely of the worst kind. Long wait times, false promises and no records of previous calls are all too common. I called three times just to get a request in for a replacement ear buds. The person took the request, and said they would ship a new replacement free of charge since the product was still under the warranty. After three weeks I still haven't received anything. I tried calling the support again and after about 40 minutes of waiting I got to the same person I talked to the last time, however he had no recollection of me and was not able to pull anything on his computer, so he took the order again. I called again 6 months later and asked if they could try shipping the replacement since I haven't received it, but this time I was told my product is no longer under warranty and that I would have to buy a new MP3 player. Nice.My next set will be Finis SwimMp3 Player which I have heard is superior in many ways.
Installed the product. Seemed to install and work fine at first, but then discovered sensitivity to the start up and shut down sequence of machines.Have called technical support twice. Get a rude message about high call volume followed by automatically being hung up on both times.Don't buy if you really need the product to work in a reasonable timeframe.
Initially this was a great deal.. Worked well, it was a gift for my mother.After 18 months of use, she gave it back to me. The screen had 4 dead pixels and flickered constantly like a badly tuned TV channel. The unit was buzzing and I noticed that near the on/off switch, the white plastic had a yellow/brown areas that apparently got hot enough to discolor and slightly melt.Unfortunately, its past it's warranty. Additionally, I'm very concerned that it began to melt near the on/off switch. Perhaps it was best that it failed before it caught on fire and burnt down my mother's house.Stay clear of this frame. Choose a more reliable product from sony, westinghouse, kodak or another big player in frames.
Most MP3 players are not made that well, RIO is the best of the lot. The 600 is functional but has little memory, and as of yet, expansion memory is not available, and no prices are set for it as well; you really don't know what you're going to be charged. There is an 800 model coming out with twice the memory, definitely worth waiting for. Buy a RIO, just not this one, yet. Wait for more information.
When your looking at your pic and it is completely the wrong size hit the right arrow button twice and it will go into "full screen" mode.If you don't know that you will probably be super disappointed by the way none of the pictures ever fit the screen despite if you size them to the "output" resolution.
This mp3 player does not support XP, which I switched to. Do not get this player if you have XP, which you probably do if you have a new computer
I have lost a day of my life trying to get this thing to work and in the end the problem was... &lt;drumroll&gt; THE CARD HOUSING. Eternal thanks to whoever wrote the review pointing out this problem.If I pushed it up while the card was in the upper slot, I could get intermitent signal, when I moved it down to the lower slot it started working reliably.Shoddy, very shoddy Linksys. I had two Linksys hubs die on me before, so I should have known better than to buy this thing, but I figured what the hell. Well, once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, three times is enemy action. I won't buy another Linksys product again.I also find it ironic that even if they know about this problem, they'll never put it on the support website, since that would be admitting to a design defect. Oh well.
I'm typing this review to let Denon know that this cable has a significant problem with wiring. For some reason, ever since I've started using this cable, my computer speakers have been projecting the sounds of dying children! I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but maybe Denon should stop my dark past from coming back to haunt me?Cons-Hefty Price-Caused Flashbacks to Prison-Has Burned Macaulay Culkin's Voice Into My BrainPros-Great Sound Quality-Raspy Voices Come Through Better Than Ever-Still Better Than Monster
Sound - They have a really hollow, distant, muffled, artificial tiny sound....I let them "break in" overnight, playing all genres of music on Shuffle on iTunes..didn't really make a difference. Also give you a really cold, eerie feeling...can't really "get into" the music....The music is in your ears, not in your head. Sounds artificial even listening to music at 256 kbps. I can't imagine how so many people have raved about the sound...I suspect they are Sennheiser employees.Design flaws-Asymmetrical cords with no weight on the longer end...looks and feels awkward.Any movement you will hear the rustle of cords very loudly... don't expect to walk or jog with these on (you will hear the cords rustling anyway)The only cons I can think of are that they do isolate sound to a certain extent, but don't expect to comfortable listen to music on an airplane or anything.......so they allow you to listen to music at lower volumes, but again, the sound is so hollow, artificial, and cold...so even though they are cheap, they are 30 dollars wasted, as i resorted back to my standard ipod headphones.I continue my search for moderately priced headphones......I am considering V-Moda Vibe, Etymotic ER6i, and Super.fi 3. Can anyone help?? I can't really trust reviews anymore, because there are certain people praising each headphone saying this blows away all the competition....I'm guessing reviews were written my employees. Anyone who has actually tried the headphones, please leave a comment or email me.
I purchased one for my son back in December. My son went away for the summer and I told him to leave it home because I was afraid he would break it during his travels. One morning I took if off of his shelf to show someone how it works and while watching a movie it shut off. I figured it needed to be charged, so I took out the adaptor and plugged it in. Nothing happened. I tried it in all of the outlets in my home, and nothing happened. I figured maybe it was the outlets, never realizing it was the machine! I went to toysrus.com to see how much the item cost now (August) and noticed the new price of $49.99. I was amazed because I spent $130.00 for it just 8 months ago! I was going to purchase another one for him and decided to read the reviews and was shocked! EVERYONE had the same problem I did. I then realized that if I wasn't my outlets, it was the equipment. I can't believe an expensive kids equipment will only last a couple of months. I purchased this for my son so that he would leave my dvd player alone. It looks like I will have to spend a little more, just to give him something that he can always depend on. What a shame! What about the manufactor, they and ToysRus should be held responsible. I am grateful for everyone's review. From now on I will always check out consumers reviews before purchasing big items! Thank you!
I bought mine for my Husband.We have all the same problem as all of you do and most of all the sound is not good .and they don't give you your money back if you purchase threw Bose ,witch I did that's alot of money down the drain .They don't care .All I got was return it for repair and I haVe to paid for that also .
Bought this for my wife as a gift she opened it, unfortunately the receipt info got thrown away. It did not work from the start, I called Coby they said it was defective but since all receipts were lost I just decided to buy one at walmart that ones works fine. Wish I had done that in the first place, the one at Walmart was a Phillips brand works great.
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.
BOUGHT THESE SPEAKERS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THEY WHERE NEW. TO MY SURPRISE THE TWEETERS WHERE ALREADY GLUED TOGETHER AND I CANNOT TAKE THEM OUT OF THE HOLE MOUNT CASE TO SWITCH THEM INTO THE FLUSH MOUNT CASE. NOW I GUESS I SHOULD TAKE MY REAR DECK OUT OF MY CAR AND PREY WHEN I INSTALL THE USED SPEAKERS THEY WILL WORK. NOT. I WILL EASIER THROW THEM OUT AND SAVE MYSELF THE HEAD ACHE. BUYER BEWARE OF AMAZON CROOKS, DON'T NO WHO'S FAULT THIS IS BUT I AM NOT HAPPY. COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. I WILL NO LONGER DEAL WITH AMAZON SHOPPING.
The product is very little, and very poor quality. Notebooks ara is impractical over 14 inches. The shipment also took longer than normal.Avoid the problems, and find another option, there are other much better.
not only did these headphones not block any sound, and broke after 1 month of use. The left ear piece crackles and makes a high pitched ringing sound. (even with the noise cancelation off).I am not satisfied with my purchase. I have not as of yet contacted the company concerning warranty information/replacement.
I have gone through 3 of these and am finally moving on to another product. Support has been fine, but after needing to be replaced for a 3rd time there are more fundamental problems. I used this between 2 PCs and it worked fine for a few weeks, then it started working intermittently, and finally it didn't respond.. or the screen will switch, but the keyboard/mouse won't.Any suggestions on an acceptable replacement are appreciated.
The sound was awesome for the short time they lasted. Wire came away from ear bud.
I bought this DVD VCR combo a year back. It worked fine untill I lost its remote control. And believe me, Apex DVD/VCR combo without remote is like a hand without fingers! you can hardly use all the features in this unit.Now the real pain began...I ordered a replacement remote from Apex in April 2004. Now its October and I still haven't got it. I am doing followup w/ Apex every week for last 3 months. I tried all tricks (pleading, getting mad at them), everything, but its a typical customer service answer: This remote is on backorder and we will ship it as soon as it is available. So after almost 6 months of wait, I am still cursing at their customer service!This combo is not at all compatible w/ some top of the line home theatre systems. Like Panasonic, I tried every option, even paid a technician to get my new HT system to run w/ Apex DVD/VCR combo. But again, failure.Good deal is not always the best deal! Quality is not cheap. I suggest, putting extra bucks will get u a better product(Like Sony, Kenwood).
I don't know if I got a defective pair or if my ears just aren't compatible with these earphones, but there is no bass. NONE!I listen to electronic/dance/dubstep music with massive amounts of bass and I literally hear none. There's more bass on those crap apple headphones that are like $15. I tried all of the ear buds they came with and tried all different positions of putting them in my ear, but I still hear no bass. I thought these were known for their excellent bass? Do I let them burn in or am I missing something completely?
These are the only head phones that stay on while I run or go to the gym. Earbuds do not work in my ears and the ones with over the ear clips don't stay in place. I can easily pull them out of my ear to talk to someone. If I want to run for a bit without music, they hang around my neck without any problems. The sound is great. However, like another reviewer, I have had 3 break on me. After several months, the wire connections break either by the ear piece or the connector. (If I wiggle the wire, I can get a intermittent response.)I have now had 3 pair of this model plus 2 of similar Sony products fail. Why can't they use decent strain relief on the cables.I am done with Sony headphones and will start trying other brands.
While these headphones are great while they work. While they work that is! I lost the sound in one side within a few months of owning them. I think 30 dollars is a little too much for headphones that may not even last a year. I think Nike-Philips was much more concerned about style than craftsmanship when they made these headphones. As a college student I only want to buy stuff once it's gotta last me.
All that really matters is that they break. Soon. After 3 months, something in the plug end became loose and I'd have to fiddle with it to get both channels to play. After 5 months it seemed like I was listening with my head in a tin bathtub while in a basement while the band played the venue upstairs. I'm all for benefit of the doubt and chalking it up to getting a bad pair, but you can see there are scores of bad reviews that are primarily based on the durability issue. It's not promising.Even if they didn't fall apart, I'd say they're merely adequate for the updated $50 price on the black ones. At the $80 I paid, not worth it. The bass, while certainly bigger than most IEMs, reminds me of that kid in high school who had the subwoofer filled trunk that put out plenty of loud bass vomit but wasn't appealing to listen to actual music at all. And considering 90% of my musical taste is dance and hip hop, I wasn't exactly looking for Punchy and Tight when I bought the Vibes. Mids are washed out and highs are not really at all crisp. So even on tracks the bass works well with, the rest of the package is strictly average. Forget most rock and anything lighter in nature. But I don't think that's a knock - they're made for bass heavy stuff, clearly. If you do have these already and are getting REALLY sloppy bass, note that you must get them pretty well lodged in the ear for it to be at all reasonable. Otherwise it's a mess.My guess is that most fans of these are buying them as their first pair of non-ipod headphones. Then these might sound big and impressive...but only by comparison to the tinny little white earbuds. Or they haven't owned them for more than a few months. Either way, stay away unless you don't care about replacing things when they break or you ARE that kid with 2 underpowered Pyramid 12s in a bandpass in your trunk and you got a new Zune for your birthday.
some times it works then other times i doesnt the ink is super $$$ and ot constantly have to have it reajust its self its loud and once i printed half a page and other times it take half an hour for some prints to get to the printer got it at Circuit City with my computer in 2007
I set this router up - easily, as everyone said - and the connection worked for two weeks and then started crashing. In the last two weeks I have spent more than 6 hours on the phone with netgear; none of the techs are able to stabilize the connection. Hopelessly unreliable, and no consistent support or suggestions to do anything other than fiddle with its settings. It's going back, and I would not recommensd it to anyone who actually wants to use their internet connection.
This product is the worst. the 4 port usb hub works ok, but the reason why you purchase this item is the cooling pad part. It has two fans which do no circulate the hot air efficiently. The fans aren't powerful either. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. It will waste your time & money. I do NOT recommned this to anyone. After 1 week of buying this, i bought Belkin F5L001-BLK Laptop Cooling Pad instead. The Belkin works really well, because of its design and ease of use. i recommed the Belkin F5L001-BLK Laptop Cooling Pad to anyone!
This is the 2nd cd-mp3 player I've tried. For $89, and with as many sweet features as it has, you'd think the designers would try getting the *playback* right! Guess they were too busy writing games...The Good:---------------- Huge display, shows you everything all at once.- Good user interface, lots of buttons, so operation is straightforward, if a little sluggish.- Has games... I haven't tried them.- Takes *either* AA or AAA batteries.- Remote control w/ clipThe Mediocre:---------------- Max Output level is ok, not as loud as I'd like from some softclassical passages.- Can't ff/rew inside mp3's.- Headphone/remote jack has poor contact, crackles if you touch itThe Bad:---------------- Sound quality. There is a faint amount of hiss/distortion noise whenever sound is coming out. With MP3's, it's noticable. On audio CD's it is much worse; I've had perfectly good CD's drop out, warble, and distort... the mp3 ripped from that exact CD track sounds better! (scratching head).The product literature says: 100sec ESP for a 128kb/s (16kB/s)mp3, or 45sec ESP for cd-audio.Well, uncompressed cd-audio runs at 172kB/s, so this esp buffer *should* provide about 16/172*100sec = 9.3 sec ESP; it says it provides 45!!! I strongly suspect that this player buffers its cd-quality audio at a much lower quality, or it attempts to compress it in realtime, or something, because both the product literature and the sound quality strongly indicate that it plays regular CD's at *much* less than CD-audio quality. This player is not firing on all 16 barrels, for sure!Parenthetically, I tested this device both with the supplied headphones, with & without the remote attached, and finally, patching it through my mackie mixer and using precision studiophones. It sounded equally bad in all these situations. Next, I listened to the same disc on my 4-year-old discman, which completely blew away the EXP521, both in maximum volume, and particularly in sound fidelity.
This product lasted for about a month before one of the four ports failed and had to be returned to the company. In the short period of time that I owned it, it worked very poorly. Although the setup was easy, the range was poor with a useful range of less than thirty feet. I spent several hours on technical support with less-than-knowlegeable people trying to resolve the problem of poor range and apparent interference. After exchanging the product for a new one (at the recommendation of tech support people), I had the same problem. A few weeks later, one of the ports failed and technical support directed me to return the product to Netgear. I returned it three months ago and have not received the unit back nor have I heard a word from the company. This is a bad product from a company with poor customer service.
Do not waste your time on this unit is my best advice. I purchased it from not from Amazon, but a club store (it was on sale). I was intrigued with free lifetime traffic support but it was not worth it. Here are my impressions:1) The traffic support; although free; was poorly implemented as it would show you traffic alerts for areas that were not on your route. Sometimes they would be 50 to 60 miles in the opposite direction from where you were traveling.2) The 'interchange' display (which is what is typically shown in the product image for the unit) is a Great idea. But, it holds onto that interchange for far too long. At one point on my way to work I pass 2 interchanges that are about 2 miles apart. I had driven past the second exchange and it was still telling me where I needed to be for the first exchange. If I was supposed to transition to the second exchange I would have missed it.3) Its voice pronunciation of street names also leaves much to be desired. In some cases the name it pronounced was so strange sounding that I would not have known it was the street I needed unless I was already familiar with the area.4) The most important thing was its poor navigation engine. Even though I checked the no U-turn button it would constantly (at every off ramp) want me to make a U-turn to take its directions even though I knew that traffic was much more congested the way it wished me to go. The final straw was I give it an address 3 miles directly ahead of me. Instead of having me go straight for 3 miles, I was directed to make a left turn, go 1 1/2 miles down to the next main street, turn right drive 3 miles to the freeway, enter the freeway and drive 1 1/2 miles exiting on the same street I was already on.I ended up taking it back and getting a Garmin Nuvi 760.
poor picture quality and bad motion blurring. after 10 days start making noise (huming).SO I had to return this TV after 2 WEEK
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.
I purchased a 40 wt Stinger Insect Killer from Home Depot last year and the bulb started shorting out after 3 months. Since it was near the end of the season I decided to store it and replace the bulb when I put it out in the spring. The bulb was replaced but would only work intermitently. Insects also clogged it after a couple of days. I gave up on it and recently purchased a Flowtron BK 40 and it works great Don't waste your money, buy a Flowtron instead (my last Flowtron lasted over 20 years with the same bulb).
I had a pair of Sennheiser behind the head sport headphones which had very good sound and thought that these would be comparable. Unfortunately I was surprised to find out that this was not the case. These earbuds are all treble with almost no discernible bass. The highs themselves are pretty good and the sound is clear, but it's totally thin and harsh with no bottom to it. I can't believe I am reading people say how they like the bass. What bass? There are some reviewers here however who had the same reaction I did. I would take the stock iPod ear buds over these. That's how bad they are. I know Sennheiser has such a good reputation, but this is not the first time I find them to have too much treble. I also have a pair of HD 280 pro headphones, and while they are much better than these I never liked them too much, because I find them a bit too harsh and bright. The Sennheiser sport headphones however were surprisingly good so I'm 1 for 3 with Sennheiser. I know a lot of people dislike Bose, but if you want good bass get the Bose in ear headphones which I found to have a very rich and satisfying sound, although they have almost no sound isolation. They are way better than the CX300's.
The remote is awkward (small buttons, bad arrangement).It lost the channel setup every time we used it, and it takes about 15 minutes to scan them all back in again.The letterbox window gets smaller at the top.We were sent the older model (type 1), even though type 2 has been out for a while.I returned it (Amazon will pick it up UPS) and switched to Panasonic DMR-EZ17S.
Product is very different than what was shipped.Keyboard was DOA and very "cheaply" made.Description was not what was shipped.Time and money to ship back was not worth it, so I guess I'll just have to "eat it" and chalk it up to you get what you pay for.
After a year or two of very rare use (maybe once every 2 months), this charger stopped working. I can put any batteries in it and it always fails to charge. You'll know by the dreaded blinking light.
I am a very dissastified customer. I spend enough money on this product and no seems to help me out. I've had problems ever since I got it. I have talked to techs and no seems to know what they are talking about. if I would of known it was going to be such a pain I wouldn't of bought it. My brother was the one that said it was a great product and I took his word. I had a hp and I never had a problem with it. I would like to return it and get my money back. I bought it in August.
I got 3 of the speakers and all 3 went bad within 2 months I will not get this product again and I will not recommend it.
I bought this printer with my new mac, mainly because the sales associated praised HP products, and it came with a special promotion. In the beginning, I was quite happy with the printer. The print quality was good, the scanning capabilities are acceptable, and it is quite user-friendly.However, after 3 weeks, my black ink cartridge was already empty. I have had several Epson printers for the past 10 years, and all were very economical on inks while also producing a good print quality - even for fine arts prints. Since I got my HP printer, I had to exchange cartridges every 3 weeks, and I don't print a lot. I am very disappointed with this, especially since the cartridges are quite expensive. My last Epson printer had standard cartridges that I could by at Carrot Inks for less than $10 per cartridge, and they usually lasted for about 3 to 4 months. Now I spend $25 per cartridge, and need to exchange them ever 3 to 4 WEEKS.My advise is to invest a little more into a printer that is better in its ink usage...it will pay off in the long run, and it is much better for the environment.
After a convoluted set-up, this unit continued to be hassle with constantly dropped signals. Eventually the WGR614 became a waypoint between the modem and my laptop which was connected with a 20' cable back to the router. Lucky I had the cable or else I would have continued to lose work! For multiple laptops and a powerful signal spend $20 more and buy a Linksys. Sorry Netgear.
Save yourself some headache, this thing is very stubborn and unintuitive. It will not work on a Mac and it barely works on a PC. Try finding something that when you plug it into a computer it shows up like a regular drive instead of using some asinine proprietary garbage. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS.
Pray your life doesn't depend on you transmitting consistently or changing channels quickly on this unit. I'm not a idiot when it comes to electronics - this one has me very frustrated. Finding your way from 16/9 to a Wx channel is not a single step. Changing back to a working channel from a Wx channel is not as simple you would hope either. A fellow boater purshased on of these than hurled it to the bottom of the lake in frustration. Mine may be close behind. The PTT (transmit) button seems to be touchy - it would not transmit consistently. I programmed a Cobra handheld for a friend of mine (because he is a self-admitted electronics idiot) and found that unit much more user friendly and it appears to be a little more rugged than this unit.
Had a chance to compare the new "in-ear speakers" and let me tell you, they are a complete waste of money. First off, any in-ear headphone will sound worse than those that sit over the ear. These leave no room for the sound to reverberate, and can lead to hearing loss. With the sound bouncing, much of the finer qualities can become muffled and lose meaning. There is no reason to buy these, when many comparable substitutes can be found. Plus, by buying these, you are supporting a company that bullies small businesses. Stick with a nice pair of cans from Sony, or Bose if you want to spend a ton of cash. Stick with a manufacturer that has been in the business for years, not one that uses celebrity branding to overcome shortfalls.
I have been force to use this DVR since I have Direct TV, Direct TV use to support Tivo but decided to go cheap and started to give there customers this piece of garbage. If you push the remote button to change channels or anything else you encounter much lack time. Sometimes you have to push the remote several times to respond. Maybe I have been spoiled by the brillent design of a Tivo.
Having bought a digital converter in anticipation of the end of analog, I hooked it up with a plain old RCA "bunny ears" antenna. I was able to get about 7 channels after playing around with locations. However, I really wanted to get PBS in and couldn't even get a weak signal, so I bought a Radio Shack amplified antenna and didn't get one channel in--back it went. Then I picked up this Philips PHDTV3 and gave it a try--same thing, not one single channel. It is also very cheaply made. One of the antennae snapped off when I twisted it ever so gently to a different angle.And the search continues....
Get used to seeing &quot;Skipping bad disk area&quot; and missing huge chunks of your movie. This was my 1st DVD player so I figured I was just getting a lot of bad DVDs. I finally tried playing one in a non-phillips DVD player and it was fine. The DVD player seems to konk out after about an hour of play. The screen gets pixilated, you get the above message, and then it locks up. Customer support has told me to get lost. This wasn't the exact model I got but judging by the other reviewers this is a problem common to all Phillips DVD players.Stay away from Phillips DVD players if you ever watch movies that are over 1 hour.
this item for me was first; having erratic performance, and resultant lack of trust...the battery did not last very long at all..going to apc website is just looking to get shafted yet again; very very high prices on replacement battery...they wanted 34, elsewhere it was 15....they touted a trade-in program...well these are like used car sales people....and you know how you get shated on trade-ins...their 25% dicount --i did not see anything even close...4 buck off a 50 item is more like it...
I bought a Lacie 320 six months ago and newer took it out of my office. It worked fine for 5 months and afterwards it would not mount on any of my computers (MacBook and iBookG4). After trying all sort of things (restarting, formatting etc.) I send it to Lacie. Five weeks latter they said they could find any problem on it, but guess what? I still does not mount on any of my computers. If you have a Mac I totally discourage you to buy one.Furthermore, its fan makes an terrible noise. I just can't work with the dawn thing on.
This product works as well as expected for the money. It is good for a little fill light-- what I needed for a recent product shoot. Light stand is very, very flimsy and cheap.Customer service from the seller is AWFUL. The light stand arrived broken and rusted (obviously a used product, even though it was advertised as "new"), I sent them an email, they replied almost two weeks later and said they would have to file a claim with the shipper (which is ridiculous, considering the packaging was sound-- obviously they sent me a bum light stand. I've not heard anything since, nor have I received a replacement light stand.I would not recommend buying from this seller.
When "everyone" (friends, co-workers, consumer reviews) said the Sony Wega SXRD was THE BEST HDTV, I splurged and spent $2600 in January 2007 on a KDS-R50BR1 as a retirement gift for myself. The picture wasn't as sharp as I expected but I blamed it on the antiquated cable wiring in my apartment building. Nine months later the screen went black and the "fun" began - scheduling and waiting for repairmen, sending the set to the repair shop, waiting for part after back-ordered part to be tried in the set. After eight weeks of repeated phone calls to the dealer, repair shop and Sony, Sony finally gave me a replacement - a REFURBISHED set, the same model as the piece of junk that I bought. What a nightmare! Now that I'm learning about all the problems others are having I'm just waiting for it to start all over again. My confidence in Sony is shot.
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 have tried this on more than one computer. None of the computers even see the router. I followed every instruction to the T, and double checked that everything was hooked up correctly. Looked it up on line, and apparently I am one of many people having this problem. Of course I already had sent out the rebate, cutting out the UPC so I can not return it.If you want to take a risk and buy this, you might be lucky and not have a problem. I recommend at the very least make sure you keep all the return info together until you are sure it is working.
"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).
How can you rate a piece of Iron? It does everything it's supposed to do. My problem was how long it took to get it. Maybe, I've become spoiled with Amazon's usually fast service; never longer than (4) days. This took almost (2) weeks, however, the product itself is exactly what you would want as an antenna mount, just don't expect to get it real fast.
I purchased one of these recently and it's a tad on the stupid side. Pairing is convoluted at best, their tech support is a joke, and the fact you have to run a third-party app rather than sticking with the standards is infuriating. If you have an android device don't even bother, eggheads far smarter than i have tried and failed. If you have a palm, blackberry, symbian or winXP device and a desperate need to look silly, go for it. The technology in the hardware is undoubtedly cool, it's just unfortunate that the proprietary software is garbage.
I ordered this product over 4-months ago, and finally received it only to find that it doesn't work!. I am going to return it as something is wrong with it. I've tried it in two cars, the first car receives some scratchy noise but no sound. The second car receives a little bit of scratchy sound from one channel, but nothing I want to listen to. Everything seems to be working, the zune charges when in the cradel, and works ok when out of the cradel, but I don't think the FM transmitter is working propserly.
Just to echo the concerns about a serious problem with WCF12: It doesn't really work with PocketPC 2003. Yes, there is a beta driver, but it's been in the beta stage for months, with no update in sight.So, look for a CF card that you know to be supported by PocketPC 2003.
I should have listened to everyone else reviewing this product. Handhelds, including this one, are pretty useless without an external antenna. Perhaps it was defective, but this one wouldn't even pick up a broadcast 50' in front of my truck. Nonetheless, this would be a great value if it worked. It includes a cigarette lighter adapter and two battery compartments.
Can someone tell me what boards can I buy for this memory?
I have no complaints about this cd-writer when I used it on my laptop with Win2000. However, I installed it on my desktop with Win1998 yesterday and it's been endless frustration. First, the writing operation aborts prematurely for no reason. I went to the HP website, downloaded the RecordNow 3.5, and made all the changes suggested (don't run background apps, etc.). After all this, the writing operation worked. I was copying a few small mpegs (about 4-10 megs each) to the CD.Then disaster struck. I found out that even though the writing was successful and now I have a CD with the mpegs listed in the directory, when I tried to play them in Media Player, they won't play! (Error is file format not supported.) It won't play from either the PC's CD_ROM or from the CD-writer itself.There is a report on the HP support site that talks about this problem. The remedy suggested was install the latest RecordNow software. But I already did that. So now I'm completely stumped.Think about this: HP shipped a cd-writer which creates CDs that cannot be read by other CD-ROMs. (To give them credit, the same drive worked with my Win2000 laptop.)The irony is that the reason I need to create these CDs is that I have a Compaq laptop that died last week (second time the motherboard completely died in two years). So I say: hail the new HP!
I recently purchased a refurbished HP Photosmart 335.The printer was easy to select the pictures. The image quality looked nice, but the pictures smeared very easily. Any amount of moisture will ruin the picture. The paper feed mechanism was a little clumsy and was hard to tell how far to insert or slide the photo stock.At 24 cents a photo, I would not waste my time on this printer. I returned mine the very next day.
I purchased a model 46H84 projection TV in September, 2004. It only worked properly for 2 weeks and then the image became so distorted, the TV cannot be used. I called the local Toshiba service center on October 28.They came out on November 4th and could not fix it and had to contact Toshiba.On November 9 they called and said the red picture tube was bad and it would take 2 weeks to get parts.On November 17 they changed the estimated time of arrival to December 15.Since November 17 I have been calling Toshiba customer service and they keep telling me to wait.I have had this TV 10 weeks now and it has worked properly for only 2 weeks. It looks like I won't even have a TV for Christmas.And - these delays have used up 2 months of the warranty.* UPDATE - Jan. 21 *They delivered my TV on Dec. 23, but, without HDTV function. It was picked up again on Jan. 11 and returned on Jan. 14.The TV is now working fine and the picture is good.Be aware that that the matching stand is not included and is only 6-1/2" high inside.
In the specifications of the product says that this can read format VCD / SVCD and it is not this way, this product is a farce, it is of terrible quality.
All the reviews about how well this machine operates are fairly true. As far as the paper tray, I had to figure out how to adjust it (it is a combo of adjusting the paper size in the tray, then telling the machine you have actually done it through the menu system, specifying type and size). I am satisfied with the performance of the machine itself, however, beware if you plan on using this quite often.When we purchased it, our intention was around 400 copies per month, which should translate into replacing the cartridge every year( at 5000 copies per cartridge). For some reason, the cartidges lasted about half the time (discounting the initial 'barely enough toner till you can buy a full one' that comes with the machine). This means, that the first cartridge lasted about 6 months, then the second one lasted about the same time. Therefore, within a year we had to buy a third cartride, still averaging about 400 copies per month. At $140 a pop, we have effectively paid for the machine again within a year! I have tried all the toner settings for the machine, and maybe I simply have a defective machine. I have bought all my cartridges from a name brand trusted office supply store, and that might be the problem!Hopefully, the price of the cartridges will fall quickly, or else I will have to look at another machine (ugh!) that is more cost effective.
This battery is such a bad fit for the battery port of the photoviewer. The cover bulges out slightly once I was able to fit it in and connect the terminals which I think was poorly designed. Overall, not user-friendly and poorly designed.
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.
I bought a Macbook about two months ago, and I was very happy with it... until about three weeks ago, when it just started turning itself off. Completely randomly.Apparently, this is happening to many other people as well, judging by the chatter on the web.Do yourself a favor, and buy anything else. Don't buy this machine.
Last summer, my wife purchased a 4 ft x 18 ft Easy Set pool, based on the recommendations of friends. Unfortunately, it was a money pit.We live in Florida, and I can count on two hands the number of times we got into that pool due to the poor filtration system that comes with your pools.Before we even entered the pool, there was a hole in it. I called Intex and was told by a representative they were not responsible because it was probably a packaging problem. That is a great way to stand behind a product.I was given two options: Patch it or send back the liner to be inspected. If it was truly discovered (doubtful) to be Intex's fault, then I would be given a new liner. If not, then the original would be returned.I patched it.The next problem was keeping it clean. I followed the instructions that came with the pool. I followed the instructions of the pool chemical companies. I continued to have algae, even though I vacuumed.I brought water samples to a pool supply store. I followed their directions. I continued to have algae problems.For the winter, we drained and cleaned the pool. We put new water in this summer. Sediment continued to form on the bottom of the pool. Vacuuming and chemicals were not enough to keep it clean.I am draining the pool for the last time. If we had just saved the money spent on the pool and chemicals, we could have taken a nice vacation somewhere. Instead we wasted money at home and got aggravated.
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.
Coby, a Korean company, makes a wide range of very inexpensive electronic products. You can find them at a lot of discount stores here in New York. I have a CD-Player as well as this noise-canceling headset, and I must say I'm happy with neither. Low prices are not necessarily a good thing!The problem with this product is simple: it doesn't really work. I needed something to use on the subway, to help cut down the ambient noise, but the cv190 doesn't do the job. Worst thing is, the sound quality is, how should I put it, totally lacking: flat, no bass, no clarity, the worst kind you can imagine. Even a cheaper Koss or Aiwa would sound infinitely better. Luckily, I got a refund. You can avoid the hassle by staying away from this.As for the CD player I got: it eats Energizer batteries like kimchee, and the &quot;anti-skip&quot; circuitry turns Celine Dion into a high-pitched witch.
The Companion 2 multimedia speakers have been a big disappointment. I had to put thecpu on the desk because the cord was too short. The speakers have a continuous weaving buzzing sound that aBose tech tried to eliminate by changing the power connection, but that was completely useless.The sound is good, but I have to recommend against the purchase of these speakers.
Pay a bit more money and get diffferent brand...This product is a waste of money.
I used 75 Pepsi points to get this item. I can NOT get it to work under Mac OS or Windows. I've searched online and found that SO many people are having problems with this unit. They contact Coby and are not given any resolution to the problem. I've contacted Coby and don't expect resolution ... and I've also contacted Amazon about returning this piece of trash. I'm disappointed Amazon has this item here being there are SO many complaints! Now what? I get my 75 Pepsi points back and only have til 12/31 to use them? I'm NOT a happy camper. Very frustrated and angry about this product and situation! AVOID THIS ITEM LIKE THE PLAGUE ! ! !
I don't like how these feel on. The ear cups are not cupped. They are very loose and definately don't block out any external noise. It's like they just rest on the side of your head, and can easily move off the ear. I wanted wireless, but in this price range the quality just wasn't there so I went back to Turtle Beach wired headset X12 (they are marketed for Xbox but I use them just to watch TV). In this price range I couldn't find wireless headsets that compared to the sound I get out of the X12s.
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.
I have now joined the real world of music. Felt like I was a idiot for not realizing they were available in the US. If you like European metal or music like I do this is the deal for you. Now I can play all the PAL dvd's that were not released NTSC. The player works great and I have no complaints besides the fact it's a single disc player, but for $80 or whatever I paid I'm very satisfied.
The key press feel, keyboard weight are good to excellent for my taste. I would love to love this keyboard but there are two serious flaws. I'm not sure if it is Windows specific, in any case, even if it is, I'd still not trust a hardware keyboard that only works with one OS.First, the blank key that some complained about is a "Fn" key. The ridiculous part in this is that the functions keys are by default in the "special functions" mode. I need to hold down Fn in order to press the regular "F1" "F2" etc. Common combo keys in applications such as Excel Shift-F3 becomes Fn+Shift+F3. Mind you, the order you press the keys is also important. Shift-Fn-F3 does not work.I'd expect this Fn key to be a toggle. Press once to switch to F1/F2/F3, press again to use the media/function keys.The second, and fatal flaw is that every few mins, the keyboard becomes unresponsive for about 10-15 seconds and starts working again by itself.(I'll test this keyboard on a mac and then update this review again)Update 1/10/2013Today it started too repeat certain keystrokes. As you can see, I''mm just t typing this mmmessage wwithout correcting the e crap ccooommmining fffrroom tthhhis kkeeyboarradd..
I should have read the reviews before I ordered.These are NOT null modem.They are wired straight through despite being labeled as NULL MODEM.
Check nikonusa web for coolpix service advisory. Some of the 5400 and others havepossible component failures, as many reviewers described before. My 5400 had CCDissue (I use it very lightly) and Nikon USA repair it for free (Thank God!) Butthat will make me think twice about the quality of the Nikon camera when I plan topurchase another. In fact, I am looking for a P&S; camera and for sure I won't putNikon's on the top of my list. Nikon 5400 will be my first and last Nikon product.
I'm disappointed with the range of this device. It works fine in the same room as the router and in an adjoining space. It does not work throughout my house as I expected.
I'm on my 3rd Canon powershot/elph camera (which probably speaks to the durability). Liked the others but, man, is this a poor camera. The picture quality is HORRIBLE. What looks like a clear picture on the display screen repeatedly turns out blurry once I try to print photos or download to the computer. We've lost photos of many special moments by relying on this camera.Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this camera.
Haven't tried it as a data cable, but it doesn't do half of the job it's advertised to do. My main reason for purchasing one was in hopes that it would be able to charge via a cigarette lighter-to-USB adapter I have in my car. No such luck. Doesn't even charge when plugged into a PC.
Just worked around couple of hours. After replugging once, the adapter is totally down. My laptop and PC cannot identify it any more.
Read the other reviews also. Enough of them say that this product will have problems with calibration that you should probably believe them. It's fine for a while, but I have only used mine lightly and I take care of my equipment -- no drops -- but it still will not fly a plane straight and level. It used to. Save your money for something that works for more than a few months. I'll admit that I have never been a fan of Logitech stuff; this is why.
I have tried several Valence batteries. The first few weeks work fine. After about 10 recharges, the battery stops charging. It alsoget hot and started smoking. I shipped the battery back to Valence.The replacement battery also stop charging after about 13 recharges.I found out all the retailers like Best Buy, Circuit Cityetc have stopped carrying Valence batteries. Best Buy even cuts theprice by 70 percent to get rid of them.I have better luck with the original batteries that came with my Gateway and Hewlett Packard laptop computers. At least they can be recharged over 200 times and last me 2 to 3 years.
I got this when I was driving a truck across country, but I was working for a jump-seat operation and was never in the same truck twice. I was looking for one I could easily take with me to the next truck, but this thing is simply underpowered. I still have not been able to get it to talk out more than a truck length, and the whole reason I needed it was for communicating with the dispatch office at warehouses to know when to get my paperwork.I will give it this much though, when it does work it sounds very clear, and it is extremely mobile. It's just not very long range.
I have tried to buy this product from EXPRESS SOLUTIONS twice, both times after a lengthy delay, they told me the product was unailable, however in the meantime my credit card had been charged.The credit card was refunded, however they caused much inconvenience, waiting for a product that in the end never showed up.They are a disgrace and should not be allowed to trade on AMAZON.
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.
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.
Like the other reviewer, I began trying to make this thing work in December, for my grandmother. Since then it's been one run-around after another. The first had a broken screen; it took them weeks to send me a new one, then when I got that one and sent it to my grandmother, it didn't work. She spent all these hours on the phone with them trying to get it to work, and it wouldn't, so finally she sent it back to me. I tried to get a refund, and the Mailstation people wouldn't give it to me, because I was past the 30 day purchase limit. Terrible.
I am not happy about this purchase! Most of my amazon purchases are great experiences always. This one is not one of them. I've had maybe 2 or 3 and I order A LOT of things often from amazon. The ink cartridge is not new and it doesnt even have ink in it left. It's still printing like it did when I had the old one inside. I shaked it and have tried different settings so I know it's the cartridge because it has not done this before! So not happy at all! I should have just gone to staples!
Okay, since I have only owned this for a week and it is already "breaking", it should get a 1 Star rating. However, there are some positives to it and maybe you will get one that holds up.I wanted an iPod charging unit and had no need for the FM transmitter so I went with this unit. I have an AUX (auxillary) jack on my car stereo and you can't get any better sound quality from an iPod than playing through it. Plus, It was much cheaper than purchasing a unit with an FM transmitter.PROS:1) The Design. Flexible neck. Good height, about 8 inches, and it allows the unit to be easily moved around to not interfere with radio or Air conditioning controls. When I first plugged it in I thought "This is great. A good sturdy unit" I was wrong though...see the CONS.2) the AUX jack. You can plug the mini-stereo cord into the front of the cigarette lighter charger plug and then into your AUX (auxillary) jack of your stereo. That way you only have to drop the iPod in and take it out. No cords to plug in and out.CONS:1) The plug for the cigarette lighter has a big rubber gasket on it to "prevent slipping". The problem? It only worked for about a week before the rubber would no longer stay stiff enough to keep the unit from swinging to the right or left and having the iPod hang upside down!!I was very disappointed this product only lasted a Week and have now printed a return label to send it back.I was worried that this might eventually become a problem. I just had no idea it would only take a week for the rubber gasket/cigarette port to start sliding. Just as a note, it does stay IN the socket, put it doesn't stay stationary (it swings/slides) so it is not a stable unit for my iPod.2) The hi/low switch and AUX jack. I found my sound quality was louder and clearer if I plug the stereo cable in between the headphone jack of the iPod and the AUX jack on the stereo. If I plugged it in to the charger unit, on Low power, it sounded very muffled. On high power, it sounded "okay" but not as good or loud as using the headphone jack.So, I am not getting back online to find an alternative unit. I'll probably have to purchase a 'fixed' position unit that also has an FM transmitter because that seems to be the majority of what is out there. We'll see.Bottom line, I cannot suggest this unit to anyone because it doesn't function as described.I just bought one of these for my wifes car too (a Nano version). We'll see if it lasts.
the blue "dots" appear. I've had this about a year-and-a-half and the entire left side of the screen becomes a blue smimmer of varying translucency after about 1-2 hours of use. This has started to spread to the middle and top of the screen and is ruining the experience of watching anything. Anyone have any advice? Samsung customer service said they never heard of this, but it seems that I'm not the only one with this problem (and no more warranty). YIKES!
We ordered this MP3 player as a gift for our daughter. It worked for 10 minutes before 4 of the 6 buttons stopped working (no it wasn't dropped or mishandled). I called Audiovox to get it repaired under warranty. They had me send it to Alco Electronics, their designated repair facility. In January, it was signed for at the repair facility. From there nobody has admitted to "having" our MP3 player. After no less than 20 e-mails and phone calls, Alco doesn't return phone calls or e-mails, and Audiovox rudely says it has forwarded my complaint to the repair facility and it is out of their hands, no refund despite their warranty's wording. It's April now and I still haven't gotten a working MP3 player or a refund. I am taking action with the Better Business Bureau. This was a cheap product even when it was working! Build quality is poor, the removable faceplate sits flimsily on the player, the buttons have excessive play, though audio quality was decent for the 10 minutes it worked. In working condition it isn't half as good as the Sansa Clip that I bought to replace it. I will avoid Audiovox products from now on. I'd give it zero stars if it were an option.
I have had no success with this product. Netgear doesn't provide warranty support for Macintosh computers and this router drops connection constantly. After doing a firmware upgrade, I could no longer to access the router to reconfigure, so it is essentially useless. I don't recommend this product for Macintosh users.
I read the other reviews about this monitor breaking after a year, took the risk, and hoped it would miss me, it didn't. Once the warranty ran out, the monitor "broke." By "broke" I mean it doesn't work 100% of the time. The monitor screen will go black and then come back. Sometimes the picture is normal, the other times it looks like static noise. Some times it will do this three or four times in a row, with me hoping it lands in a non-static noise state. It's random when it does this, sometimes it will do it every 10 minutes, maybe once a day.When it works, it looks nice. However, for the price, and the low quality of this product, I would avoid purchasing this product.This, along with my Samsung TV randomly turning off, has cause me to avoid Samsung products.
I got the HP375 last year for Christmas. The only reason I asked for the HP instead of the Epson is because at the time, the HP had the viewing screen and the Epson did not. I thought Epson had the superior product but lack of a viewing screen was a deal breaker for me. I knew it was only a matter of time before Epson came out with a model containing a viewing screen so when my dad asked my advice on which printer to purchase for my mom this Christmas, I eagerly directed him to the Epson PictureMate Deluxe Viewer Edition. At first, mom was thrilled with the printer until I suggested that she use the red eye removal option before printing a picture of my niece. After searching the owner's manual AND every menu on the printer, we were both surprised and highly disappointed to find that the Epson DOES NOT HAVE A RED EYE REMOVAL FEATURE. Mom is now considering returning the Epson and buying the HP which DOES have the red eye removal feature. Now I feel kind of bad for recommending this product to my dad. I never thought to check for this feature, I just assumed it was there. One good thing is that I no longer feel like I missed out on something because I didn't wait for the Epson Viewer Edition.
This product is a waste of money and time. The picture is grainy and blurry. This card will not capture the middle band channels. My card will not capture channnel 66 to 74. When I called the tech support, I was told that the card requires a PERFECT signal strength. I was informed that this product was a cheap product and that I should not expect much from it. They stated that they aware about the problem but there's nothing they could do. I guess ADS pays their tech support extremely well, $99.00 for a crappy video card is considered "cheap". If you are looking to buy a good video capture card, look elsewhere. I have been extremely happy with Hauppauge (I paid less than for it than this junk). Also you can get Windows Remote separately (don't need to buy bundle with this crappy card).
Good traits.- They do take getting used to, but if they are free around your neck they stay in fine.-Sound quality is fine for running headphones-If you need to hear your surroundings, you can always invert them and they hand above your ears.Bad traits.They DO NOT last. I had one pair for about 6 months and one of the buds just went dead after it faded in and out for a week. I liked the functionality so I got another pair, and it also lasted about 6 months until they had the same problem. The left bud just dies, happened to both pair, seems to be a fault of the product that the same thing happens twice. Not good enough life for the price. I'll be trying something different.
FM Tuner did not work well. It would tune a station, then fade to fuzz after about 20 seconds. We kept it because the unit sounded great with the CD player. Then, after a couple months the CD sound started to hiss. It seems one of the speakers went out. It is now out of store warrenty so I can't return it, so I shipped it back to RCA and am waiting for a replacement unit.
I bought this mouse because I am a heavy computer user and I often go from computer to computer to notebook to notebook. It works easily (no need to install the software on the disc, just plug it in and windows takes care of the rest). It is big enough to be comfortable but small enough to be portable.HOWEVER, JUST TWO DAYS AFTER BUYING IT, IT BROKE! The receiver is FLIMSY. It is cheaply made and doesn't hold together well. After moving it from computer to computer (which is why I wanted a notebook wireless mouse, for its portability), the USB plug cracked and none of my computer registers that it is even plugged in when I plug it. A terrible design flaw, especially since it is for notebooks, the receiver will jut out 2.5" no matter what and is prone to being bumped and jarred as the notebook is moved let alone from being unplugged.I hope I can somehow get instore credit for this product at Staples as I do not care for a replacement.
I saw this monitor in my local flyer for a very low price (with all the rebates and all) and decided to get two to replace my current 17" LCD + 17" CRT combo. I thought that a 25ms response time will be sufficient (my older LCD was 20ms and I had no problems with ghosting in games or anything else)...the 25 ms is horrible...I think its actually worse than that. When I opened up the task manager, the green background grid flickered every time it moved...dragging broswer windows with gray content is painful...and games, well, just forget about it. This monitor has awful ghosting. And another annoyance: in the OSD settings there is a choice between D-Sub or DVI, but the monitor doesn't have a DVI port...not impressed at all, will return these tomorrow and get something more expensive but more pleasant to look at.
Film is expired by 3.5 years and only performs marginally. Nowhere in the product description does it state the fact that this is expired film. Colors are washed out and this product is not worth the money at all. On the other hand shipping was extremely fast. This technology is a dinosaur and this transaction proves it.
I ordered the 10/07 on your website 3 pack of Polaroid 600 instant Color Film... my order is not delivered yet !!! could you please let me know what happen ? Could you refun me the amount of this order ? Let me know thanksDelphine Romet
After finally hooking this wire from my projector to my DVD player the only color I get is green. There is a problem with the red and blue coming through. Terrible wire... I would not purchase it
Within a year, there are problems with my menu dial knob. It became stucked which makes it almost impossible to switch between modes. I send my camera to Nikon for servicing, took them a whole 6 weeks to diagnose the problem. Worse of all, they claim that it's some kind of internal damage and refuse to cover the cost via warranty! They wouldn't repair my camera unless if I pay $100 for parts(?) and labor!It is a good camera in terms of the function and quality, but take your chance with it because Nikon absolutely sucks when it comes to customer service.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:Do not purchase this product to backup your computer(s). The initial low cost of the device will be offset by the need to purchase additional backup software.MY EXPERIENCE:Setup was quick and easy. I initially used the drive without installing the EasyManage software and it worked great. I then installed the EasyManage software so I could configure my backups.I immediately noticed some bugs in the EasyManage software. For example if I clicked on the title bar the software would disappear forcing me to kill the app through TaskManager. I went to the Seagate support site (who recently purchased Maxtor) and was excited to see they had a Vista specific update v4.1.0.15. Unfortunately the updated version of EasyManage had even more bugs than the v4.1.0.10 version that shipped with the product. The newer version now forces the user to select user security control warnings and app still disappears when you click the title bar. I was able to get around these software bugs by carefully avoiding the title bar and accepting the annoying popup messages.The real problems came after my first attempt to backup my outlook data. I started to get backup errors and after reading the Maxtor documentation on their support site I realized they block the backup of .pst files and any other system or hidden files. I contacted the Maxtor technical support via chat and the tech support person informed me that they do not recommend using the backup utility for "application data"I purchased a network storage device to backup critical files on multiple machines. The Maxtor EasyManage software is crippled by design. There are a number of software products on the market for backing up to the drive but they cost $40 - $70 per machine. I decided that I would be better off buying a competing product for slightly more to avoid spending an additional $150 on backup software.
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.
I read a lot of reviews on these and most people seem to love them. I got a pair expecting a quality product, but that wasnt the case at all. The sound level was low compared to my standard ipod headphones, and the sound wasnt clear at all. As for being "Bass Freq" well when the bass comes in they just crackled and popped.
Buying this router was definitely the worst experience with a consumer product I've ever had. I received it and hooked it up and it worked fine for basic internet connectivity. But I really wanted a wireless connection I could use with my work laptop so I could use the VPN and connect to my office network. The VPN would work fine ONLY IF I connected my laptop with a patch cable directly to the routed. The VPN would not work wirelessly. I spent HOURS on the phone with the "off-shore" difficult-to-understand, support technicians. We tried SO MANY different configurations. I downloaded the new firmware at least 3 times. At one point, they said they would call me back the next day. The ended up calling me at 1AM! I guess they didn't know how to convert to my time zone from India!After about the forth time on the phone with them I finally said I was done. I didn't want to keep "experimenting" with them any longer. I just wanted to return the router. THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME AN RMA! I was furious.I put their router in the trash can and bought a Belkin router. WHAT a difference! It worked out of the box, no issues, and about $50 cheaper. Good bye Neatgear!!!I hope this review saves someone from the frustration I've had!
I backed up my laptop about 4 or 5 times over the past year. Now the Seagate FreeAgent doesn't seem to power up at all. No lights. No action. It's just dead. (I must have gotten a bum unit. Apparently most others haven't had the same problem.)
Three complaints:1. The LOADING issue is a HUGE problem. Within the 90-day warranty, I experienced the problem and called JVC. They said that the unit had a recall and to send it in for a repair for free. JVC kindly repaired it and sent it back. Within a year, the SAME LOADING issue came back. I sent it in for a second time, and JVC repaired for free again.2. I bought the unit to dub my home video VHS tapes and Digital 8 tapes to DVD-R's. I was able to do this but when I placed into my Media Center HP desktop, it did not recognize the format that JVC recorded the video in. I guess JVC has their own. This makes it difficult when trying to edit, pick and choose scenes from the JVC recorded DVD-R.3. The JVC recorder has the options to insert chapters when recording video. However, after you have finished and you finalize the DVD, all of those chapters disappear and the unit automatically inserts chapters every 5 minutes. Not sure if this is a JVC thing or a general DVD recording thing.
I have purchased many items from Amazon for several years now and this is the first time that I have had to write an unfavorable review. I had purchased the player based on the previous reviews and when I received the player, the software was easy to install and uploading music files to the player was a snap and the quality of audio was very good.However, after the player went through my playlist once, it got stuck on one song. It would play that one song over and over and over again. At that point, the audio stopped working so I could no longer hear the music. I tried using the &quot;Stop&quot; button to turn the player off but it would not work. None of the buttons would work. I checked to see if the controls were locked but the player wouldn't let me access the menu. I finally had to the let the battery power down. I re-charged the battery and turned the player back on but the same thing happened after the player had played only 2 of my songs.I called technical support but they never retuned my call. I thought maybe the player was defective so I returned it and got a new one. The same thing happened so I just returned the player.DO NOT BUY this player. For this amount of money, you are better offer buying an established brand such as Intel or one of the others.
The only thing this is good for is as a wired router which pretty much defeats its reason for being.Wireless performance is horrendous. xbox360 and laptop are a room away with only a thin wall and an open doorway from the router and signal is never over 45%. The media center extender on the 360 constantly drops due to poor network connection.First and last dlink product i ever buy. Junk.
I was so excited when I got my iTrip in the mail! It worked really great for about a month. Then, with no warning, it stopped working completely. I am really disappointed with it and I'm not sure what I can do to get it to work again. The reception wasn't all that great to begin with.
It worked for a while then it killed my shuffle! Cheaply made, it fell apart after a while.Maybe my shuffle die because of me. Don't leave anything plugged into this when starting your car, some cars outputs a spike of energy when starting. This may have killed my shuffle. Or maybe leaving it plugged in charging and listening at the same time. I heard this is not recommended too.So maybe my poor decision killed my shuffle, but it doesn't change the fact that this thing was cheaply made.
My previous router went out and a bought this cheap one to use until my ISP started making it mandatory to use there routers here in the next month or so. I have had this router about 2 months and it is crap. As others have said it randomly drops connections. At first it was everyone once in a while. the last few days it has been every few minutes at times. Now i will have to replace this modem again. If you dont have the option to get a modem from your ISP spend the money and buy a good one. These cheap ones arent worth the headache.
I am writing this warning from within my study, sitting at my great oaken desk, surrounded by my library of esoteric volumes. A loaded revolver sits in my lap. I don't have much time and I can hear the dull pounding in the den growing louder with each keystroke. Where do I begin ? Last week I was browsing the web, searching for a very old book on pagan rituals in the south seas, when I accidentally stumbled upon this cable .... this accursed two-headed serpent from the deepest hell ! I thought, "Hmmm, I could use a really nice cable to connect my new Denon AVR-3805 mega-receiver with my new Denon DNC680 Professional Rack Mounted CD Player... sweet". So, without blinking an eye, without another moment's thought, I hit the "Buy now with 1-click" and then continued on my hunt for the elusive tome. Trust me, gentle reader, I had no idea at the time that some evil hand was contriving to change the course of my life and possibly the human race itself.A few days later I received a small package in the afternoon mail, and was puzzled at first, wondering what could possibly be in there. I quickly walked back to my flat, turning the package over and over in my hands, shaking it occasionally, but finding myself unable to fathom what it could be. I could just barely discern the letters 'D', 'O' and 'N' on the sender's return address, but everything else was illegible. I broke the seal and dumped the contents onto the kitchen table and then all at once the memory came flooding back - the special Denon cable ! So without wasting any time, I tore open the plastic case, pulled the cable from within it and stretched it out to it full length. It was perfect ! I couldn't wait to connect it to my stereo system and fire up some nice tunes. After quickly removing the obviously inferior stock cable from my system, I carefully plugged in the Denon, first into the receiver and then into the CD player. What joy ! What rapture ! No. No. More than that.... I cannot properly describe the feeling, my dear reader.The units were powered up in a jiffy and I quickly walked over to my CD rack and pulled my treasured recording of "Oops, I did it Again", opened the jewel case, and popped the disc out into my eager hands. The disc drawer smoothly slid open with a quiet "whirring" sound, and soon closed just as smoothly, cradling my precious Britney. And then, I awaited ecstasy ... but nothing happened !?! I checked all the buttons, lights and switches, and all seemed as they should but no music was coming from my speakers. Then, I heard something.At first it sounded like a distant crowd of gulls, but with a human quality, yet somewhat other-worldly. I increased the volume but there was no discernible change in the sound. I walked over to check the cable, to ensure it was connected properly, tugging and wiggling the ends, but the strange sounds never changed. That's whenI noticed the lettering on the cable. From a short distance I could read - D.E.N.O.N. - but upon closer inspection I noticed the 'E' and first 'N' were strange looking, misshapen, almost like they were .... wait ! I started rubbing those two letters and soon some of the ink smudged. A little more rubbing and the ink was worn off, revealing what the original letters were - 'A' and 'G'. Just then, the sounds coming from the stereo got much louder and more distinct. I swear I could hear voices, not quite human, making sounds not meant to be made or heard on this Earth. I was terrified! "La-R'lyeh! Cthulhu fhtagn! Ia! Ia!". I started seeing fish-like shapes swimming in the air, ghostly visions of human heads with gills and bug-eyes, a great tentacle-headed beast... "Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn! Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah-nagl fhtagn--".I ran to the power cable and pulled for all I was worth, all the time hearing the eldritch voices calling me to join them, to return to the sea, to commune with the Deep Ones again. Aaahhhh !!! The power cable came free and the ungodly voices stopped. I collapsed into my couch and started shaking all over. When I regained some of my composure, I got up and walked over to the receiver. The diabolical audio cable came away from the unit without much effort and I felt very relieved. I poured myself a tall glass of scotch, walked into my library and settled into my reading chair. Just as the warm liquor was hitting my brain, the bizarre, yet strangely familiar voices started again. That's when I realized I had opened a door into another world, a place so old that time itself has no meaning, and no one could close it again. The Elder Gods were returning to the world and I was the reason ... me and my accursed cable !I can't get out of my chair. I can't leave my house. I have almost no willpower left. I can hear them in my den, gathering, rejoicing, cheering their return ... I can't stand to hear their sickening clamor any longer. I have just enough strength left to lift the revolver, to end my pain, to save my soul .... ahhhhh... R'lyeh wgah-nagl fhtagn !!!
I purchased this lens and it came with camera adapter. The camera is a large zoom camera (x12). The adapter is so long that the most you see is the inside of the adaptor. Zooming out the camera did not make this a wide angle system. When I sent it back to 47th street camera they deducted the mailing costs. So far they are into me for three mailing cost and I have no product (but I am still hoping).
I've never written a review here before, but felt compelled to after owning this system. I did a lot of research when looking for new laptop speakers. I heard a lot of good things about the Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 speakers. Then I got them. The speakers sound great. The subwoofer is... not good. If you listen to any hip hop or electronic or anything that should be heard with good bass I can't recommend this system. The bass is punchy and shallow. I switched back and forth between my old Logitech 2.1 bass to make sure I wasn't crazy and it sounded significantly better--full, rich, deep bass, like it's supposed to be. On top of that, the headphone jack plug broke within 2 weeks of having this. After trying to go through Klipsch customer service several times (who certainly aren't believers in the "customer's always right" philosophy), I got a replacement through Best Buy. I hoped my first subwoofer had a problem, but, no, the replacement sounds exactly the same. Trust me, if you want a good system for your computer that you'll play music on, test this out first.
UPDATED REVIEW - These shouldn't be worn more than 30 minutes at a time. Spend $100 and get some great headphones. You WON"T regret it. I regret getting these.Everybody says headphones make such a big difference. You don't believe them until you have good headphones. These are pretty comfortable but I wouldn't rely on wearing them for more than a few hours at a time. The top of them that sits on your head could use a little padding but I'm a wuss so that's not a big deal.The sound is great in my opinion. Don't know why they have a music - movie switch on BOTH ear phones but they do...I don't change the setting but maybe it matters. Overall a good purchase. I know the cord is SUPPOSED to be long but honestly it's annoyingly long. Not a reason not to get it, but you've been warned.
When I got this cable in the mail, it was not a Cables-to-Go cable, but a cheap generic. I'm going to try it, but if it doesn't work, I'll be returning it. Avoid Cables N Wireless; their price is low because they cheat you.Update: After pulling the cable and hooking up the equipment, it does work satisfactorily, so I won't be sending it back.
Well, it's not the cutie lil charger that comes with the ibook, but it'll get you by for a little while, and when you have to replace it within six months you'll be glad you didn't pay $75 for the one on macstore, which lasts about the same amount of time. Honestly, when is someone going to figure out a way to make these LAST? This is my second replacement! The original died due to the flimsy little cable wearing clean through at the point where it bends away from the insertion tip, and the second just....died. Little blue light went out and that was it. Really, these things totally bite, so you might as well get the cheapest one you can, and before you spend your time on a mad search of eBay, macstore, etc. you should know there are only three or four different types out there, including the WAY too expensive original, and this really is the cheapest you'll find.
I thought for the price I'd give it a shot and now I'm out the 8 bucks. Tried it for a run today and could not get it to stay on my head. I saw a review from a runner that loved it, not sure what the shape of his head is but this thing is terrible. Guess I'll have to pony up for some sennheisers. Seriously, don't bother.
The connector on this light is a 4P9C (RJ9/Handset), most phones use an RJ11. I had to cut the connector off and put an RJ11 on. If you don't have connectors, and a crimping tool avoid this product.It could have been a mistake...
i was very frustrated with the bad results of this transmitter, of the stations available, only one was'nt occupied by a staion already. and then it sounded like a fm station with bad reception. very disatisfied.
Apparently everyone on the design team got a piece of the pie except the users. Claimed range of 3-feet is about 18-inches, at best. "You will not need drivers", wrong again during a late night download. This one just does not do it at all as I shop for a replacement for my brand new mouse...
This camera is by far the worst I have ever seen. And in the past couple of years through work I have dealt with more than 8 different web cams. This crushed several computers and did work neither with PC nor with Mac. In fact when I tried to make it work with my Mac after several hours of continuous crushing I had to wipe the hard drive! I guess that it crushes both PC's and Mac's is the reason why they think this product is both platforms?!With one word horrible...
Decent camera, but not great. Shark mode is nice. Housing looks good, but mine leaked at ~20 ft...camera was dead by the time I got it out of the water. Good news is that Amazon processed the defective product return rapidly and credited my account in about a week. Net result was one decent picture and a disappointing Christmas present. Next time I will buy a housing for a better camera. Canon has some nice ones.
I recieved one for Christmas in 2009, and it worked ok in the beginning. I switched to a standard keyboard since it didn't handle my Sidewinder X6 very well (lots of non-standard macro and multi-media keys). Then it began to fail. First sign was that once a day a keyboard key would keep repeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeating. Then it had problems switching between computers. It stopped working 5 1/2 months after recieving it. Video was nice while it lasted and flipped between computers quite quickly. Otherwise a poor product.
It picks up channels but cuts in and out every couple of seconds. So annoying it's not worth even trying to watch.
I bought this in August 2005, when the original battery that came with my Nikon Coolpix 880 (late 2000) started running down fast. On the page I ordered from, it appeared to be a genuine Nikon battery, however, when I received it, it was not. It was made in Taiwan, and does not have the Nikon brand name anywhere on the battery (or packaging, as I remember). This battery has never held a charge well. It's about as bad as the original battery is now, and I've only had it a few months. Maybe I just got a lemon--but I'd recommend you buy a genuine Nikon, if you can find one.
The people contacyed via Email were more than helpful, Then product was poor and had missing parts.
I bought this item after reading the reviews, hoping that the sound output would be better than those chinese $4 devices you can find anywhere with shipping included. my suspicion now is that this item is in fact that same device in a different plastic case (which by the way is not a quality case either).the output sound quality is horrendous, lacking definition and response in the high end of the spectrum. no amount of fiddling with software or external EQs can rescue the sound to an acceptable quality level. also, when wave and mixer volumes are maxed out (the default setting) the device saturates horribly.I'm not an audiophile but I have good hearing and pay attention to detail. the device delivers unacceptable performance for music playback (including movie viewing IMHO) but could be used for voice or game sound effects. or for any use if you have a dirt-cheap speaker system.I haven't tested the input.also note that I got this item in black, not white as shown.
During a server room reorganization I added some new servers and plugged in our DSL router into a previously unused port. The port was half-dead in a weird, difficult to diagnose way. Machines in the IT area could still ping the DSL router and get Internet access, but everybody else's Internet and email went down for several hours - nobody could figure out what was wrong. Problem solved when the DSL router was plugged in to a different port again. We're getting rid of this hub fast.
I bought this for only $10 after great reviews. Plugged it into my Panasonic HDTV and got only 1 clear HD signal. I returned it and purchased a TERK HDTVa. So far over 430 people have given the Terk HDTVa a mostly positive review. Will wait and see. Maybe the lack of power makes a different although some people insist it doesn't.
This thing was a major hassle from the start. Difficult to set up (even for an experienced computer user like me). Once it was set up, it took about 5 minutes to get an IP address every time I connected to it. For the non-tech savvy, that means I would turn on my computer, connect to the network, then wait 5 minutes to be able to go online, even though I was laready fully connected to the device. That level of terrible performance is simply unacceptable.Then, about 4 months after I bought it, it up and broke.Don't waste your money on this terrible, terrible piece of equipment.
Despite the proposed work-arounds recommended by D-Link, this router does not work with Direcway/Hughes satellite internet service! I spent a whole day trying to add a wireless notebook computer connection to my existing wired desktop computer setup using the D-Link DI-524 router without success. The D-Link disk manual and online Help were basically worthless. A hub or switch and a wireless access point is apparently what is needed for satellite instead of a router.
There is no documentation of the fact that 64 bit Vista is not supported. This is my wife's and I now have to run it over to my 32 bit Vista to synch it. Otherwise it's a good machine; but, of course, it's obsolete now...
This GPS ONLY work when you make no mistake/missing/stop/break/change on the route you set before you start driving. Suppose it would work on Marine, but didn't test it yet.This GPS is for my friend. I've use others for 4 years and I do the testing on this one. I never expect it would be sooooooooo slow to re-calculate.When you lost or miss a turn, it just frozen there and doing nothing for you lost. When you manually push it to re-calculate, sometime it's working, sometime it doesn't, seems all depend on if IT HAPPY and you don't trouble it. TOO SMART with temper, isn't it?It may lead you to totally wrong direction. My friend drive out from Atlantic City to Philadelphia, set the destination to Niagara Falls; but he was confused on the toll bridge, then GPS lead him back to Atlantic City. He drove on Atlantic Express Way for a circle, till he realize by himself. It's totally wrong way to his destination.It took so long to start. And in my testing, 60% of the POI is out of date. Couple of restaurant is closeout and one of it closeout 5 years ago. Well, seems it did a good job on record the history.Probably I lost the patient to do more testing. At least it doesn't working properly as my old Navmin, even the map of it is also out of date. But I'm very satisfy for the speed to load up and re-calculate.
Yes I am a tech and finally figured out how to replace the battery.Tripplite should be ashamed of themselves for this design.imagine you bought a nice watch that you have to disassemble the glass, face,springs and gears to replace the battery.Most laymen would give up and buy a new watch.
These speakers will do, provided auto occupants are hard of hearing. The performance is far less than stellar. Had to turn down bass level to avoid most unpleasant rattling from the speakers, not the enclosure.
I ordered a couple of these, and both last less than a few months before they wouldn't charge or hold a charge anymore. I'm pretty disappointed-- had hoped they would have lasted a lot longer. Won't buy another.
This thing works, but is a hassle to get on and off. The iPod screen can't be seen, so you have to memorize the locations to make changes. It's pretty cheap, that's the only advantage I see to it over the standard Apple bands.
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 spent an hour with mom's Dell C521 PC with Vista trying to get the software to connect with the keychain. No dice.I followed the procedure in the manual to the letter, repeated several times, tried variations, downloaded the software from the cobyusa website, all ending in frustration.Like mom said: "nothing should be this big a hassle."
I should have read some of these reviews because most of them are right. The good and bad. First the bad:1. They hurt after a while. I've gotten used to wearing them but they still make my ears sore after a while. The folding design and the thin padding are the problem.2. Another person mentioned a buzzing sound when turning on the noise cancelling switch. Mine started to do that after a while and now I can't use the noise cancelling option. It's feedback from microphone and maybe the mic got dirt or some water in it. Who knows?3. I think the sound is poor and could be a little better. I've used other headphones that sound better.4. They seem as though they could break pretty easily. You have to be careful folding/unfolding them because they feel as if you tug too hard they could snap.5. They don't sit all that well and sometimes fall off when looking down. Plus they look sort of silly on your head because of the folding design.The good:1. They did help reduce the noise when they didn't start buzzing after a while.2. They fold up which is great for the traveler.3. The price is right.So you have to ask yourself - are these right for me? I'm going to try another pair like the Jensen's that also fold and have the ND feature. I know I could spend a lot more and get a better headphone (the Bose are awesome if you are willing to pay that much. For frequent travlers - spend the extra money because they are worth it). Maybe I will have to fork out the extra $ if I can't find one at around the same price as the Jensen/Aiwa.
I usually don't waste my time filling out product reviews, but since I fell for the hype and advertising I thought that I'd post this to forewarn others who might be as gullible as I was. I'm a professional musician and college music faculty member who has good training with what acoustic music is supposed to sound like. If a musician gives a bad performance in recital, audience members might say (instead of complimenting the music) "what a nice dress you have on tonight!" That being said, these earphones LOOK Terrific.I bought a $5 pair with a mic to use with my i-phone that sound as well. Save your money.
I have been a Dish subscriber for over 4 years. After about 2 years, the hard drive on the new 625 model died. It started making awful sounding noises. Dish replaced the receiver, but all recorded programs were lost.Dish replaced receiver with a refurbished model. After two years, now the receiver will play back recordings that are pixelated and the picture/sound with start and stop. At least I could watch some live tv. Then a day later the receiver rapidly died. It would constantly cycle on and off trying to find a satellite. It will let you watch 1 minute of tv then cycle on/off.
Looks great, feels great, well protected with a pseudo-armor coating but the optic quality is poor, the focusing aspects are poor ... not very good - will probably give them away soon and buy something else.
This was a warrantee replacement for another Toshiba DVD player, which also died young.Toshiba sent a new one at no charge, but I had to ship the defective one back. That cost about $20.00.I'll just put this one in the trash and save some money. Toshiba was good stuff at one time but now based on this experience, it's JUNK.
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.
I do not leave feedback of any kind on amazon.com, but this time as I was listening to my car audio today, I was compelled to leave one for others. This product is probably the worst of any electrical equipments I bought for mp3 player/audio system. Its sound reproducing/transmission from mp3 player to car audio is of inferior quality. It does not balance well the low/high frequency sounds, resulting in dampened sound with absolutely no clarity. Mine worked ok for the first several hours I assume. I think it damaged the speaker, and it now sounds like it's going to rip apart. Someone else left review explaing this trouble, which I ignored, which was a mistake. Again, don't buy.
THESE TAPES WERE VERY CHEAP BUT ONCE YOU ADDED THE SHIPPING IT WAS ABOUT THE SAMES PRICE AS THE REST- TAPES WERE ABOUT $4-$5 AND SHIPPING WAS @$15. OH WELL THE TAPE IS GOOD QUALITY AND I NEEDED THEM.
I installed the original Q-see 100ft(Q-See QS100B) and 50ft cable on my 4 cameras and all suffer huge noise especially on the 100ft one. There is no shielding at all for Q-See cable, so the video quality suffer.Then I found the Swann 100ft (SW271-S30 )from Frys store and the result is amazing ! All the noise is gone for all my 4 cameras. There is no more annoying scanning lines at all. The shielding on Swann cable is doing a great job. Trust me. Save you some time. Don't buy the Q-See cable. Five more dollars will give you much better video quality. Now I have to remove all the Q-See cables from my wall and replace all them with Swann cable. Again, shielding really makes different !
I ordered these earbuds as a companion to my new Zen. These earbuds are the absolute worst I've used. Even the Phillips el-cheapos I purchased at WalMart have dramatically better sound reproduction than these. To top it all off, the manufacturer won't respond to my request for a refund "within 30 days." Don't waste your money.
It would be such a great device if the signal wasn't so darn weak. I use(d) mine with an ipod mini, now it sits in a drawer. Weather its in the car, (I have 2 hondas) or in the house (JVC receiver), it seems you have to crank the volume waaay up high to hear anything with this stupid thing. Not to mention the occasional static. Even really close to the receiver. What a deception. Last week I took it on a road trip in a uhaul truck thinking I wouldn't be stuck listening to the radio... well, I ended-up having to do so anyways. iTrip is a waste of money.
I've had my belkin G router for about a year now and this thing is the worse. It drops the internet signal daily and sometimes two or three times daily. Then I have to unplug it wait for it to reset, plug it up again, and let my computer pick up the signal. Its such a big hassle. I hate the Belkin G router. I would get a linksys instead, which I plan to do soon.
The suction cup base ripped the first time I used the mount. Many other reviewers had the same experience. Don't bother with this product.
Even though this is supposed to work with Linux, I could not get the driver to compile (errors in the driver code). Linksys will not support this card in any form under Linux. If you need a card that works under Linux and is supported, DO NOT USE THIS CARD.
These headphones were very disappointing. the battery box is very annoying. when the noise canceling feature is switch on, you get a annoying hissing sound. I've used them almost everywhere from train to plane and with the noise canceling feature turned on, it just seems to increase the volume a bit and nothing more. You can still hear a lot of background noise. This product simply didn't live up to its claim.
I hate this printer. When I just want to print a piece of letterhead in the manual feed slot it take about 2 minutes to get it right, then push the button, then hope that it takes, then push it again when it doesn't, etc.
the price was too good to be true. the batteries won't hold a charge for more than a couple of days. don't bother.
I got this for my husband for his birthday. OOPS. His parents had a similar one, so I thought it would be fine. Actually, the first time we tried to adjust the volume, the knob broke off. It was very cheaply made. We sent it back and did not order a replacement. I didn't have any problem with the return.
The one I purchased is a lemon. This is not my first Palm product. The screen often doesn't recognize the letters I've written or adds a "." or blank spaces. The navigation bar doesn't work. It's going back to Amazon and I hope to find another at a reasonable price. Without a working PDA, I'm lost.
I owned this TV for 2 weeks before I packed it back up and returned it. I did my shopping and Samsung is a respected brand. This TV has some nice features. However I was extremely disappointed with the picture quality on this TV. After the initial "ooh and ahh" of watching television in HD wore off, I was left feeling like I'd wasted an awful lot of money. The picture on HD stations is "pixally" especially when there is movement in the picture. Football games were the worst. The TV doesn't seem to read the signal fast enough to provide a crisp HD experience. The TV also distorts skin tones. I spent hours upon hours adjusting the color and settings but never found anything that made me feel I'd made a good investment. Pay the extra money and get the Pioneer. I found that the difference between the Samsung and the Pioneer was as big as the difference between non-HD and HD quality. I now use the same signal and same HD box but with the different TV and I get TERRIFIC picture and sound quality.
Lots of static. Mine worked for 3 months, then I couldn't turn it on. No sound, no static. Sent back for warranty. After a month, contacted CS and was told their queue for fixing was a month. Now it's 2 months so far, and I've NOT received it back. Junk! Not recommended!
This is the slowest HP printer/scanner that I have owned. Sometimes takes 4 to 5 minutes just to scan and print a document. Cannot scan a document or picture and save. ProcDoc.msi and error code 1706 message will appear and cannot be resolved. Many people have this problem with various models of HP printers. Some have been able to resolve the issue some have not. After months of searching for solutions, uninstalling and reinstalling software and drivers from CD and HP website download, deleting all traces form the registry, and even after a necessary (for other reasons) reformat and reinstall of my operating system, the same messages pop up.I am giving up on HP and trying a different brand name. I cannot imagine how anything could be as bad as HP with the software driver issues I have consistantly had with several models of HP's. But this is bar far the worst yet.
I'm not so sure it's a good idea to cover a MBP with one of these. By nature, the Macbook's aluminum casing keeps it cool, but with the Speck case hugging the surface so tightly, I found my own machine to get quite warm to the touch after just a few minutes.Despite what Speck says, plastic cannot breathe.
This product is packaged with appealing features and capabilities, however, is not functional. The USB cable is not included and renders the printer initially useless. After purchasing a USB cable, additional hardware is necessary to connect the printer to the CPU. Why bother to sell a product at a false cost for performance? All needed hardware should be included in the cost or remove this printer from the market. Items not included are obscurely printed on the box contents.
Good capacity. Small size. But writes very slowly even after enabling Write-Caching on my Windows XP PC for the USB drive.
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 bought this Subwoofer, after owning several subwoofers between 6 and 10", and they just never seemed to have enough bass to do the job. I'm sure there are some 10" ones that are fine but not in my budget.When the subwoofer arrived, it was hooked up through the rca input, and nothing happened. After several hours of messing with it, wondering if the receiver was not working properly, we decided to connect it to a different receiver. Still nothing.So, as a last ditch effort to make it work, we tried the speaker input/output connection. It worked and actually sounded halfway descent, but there was still a problem: There was an annoying buzzing noise that came and went. It didn't matter where the volume control was set, the buzz was the same volume. In quiet scenes in movies, it was pretty annoying. When the television wasn't on, it was even more annoying. Only in semi-loud or action scenes did it seem to get covered up by the other speakers.We did not want to ship the item back, because of how heavy it was. So, we decided to just live with it. It sounded great at times, especially playing back the king kong HD DVD and the big crash scene in final destination 2.Although we've had the sub for awhile now, we only actually used it for 2 months before it totally blew up.We've went through several PS1 systems, 4 or 5 PS2 systems, and now a Sony Subwoofer. I don't trust sony any more, and I would never recommend any one else buy their products. They are the bottom of the barrel.*UPDATE*I bought a Klipsch subwoofer, and that fixed the problems immediately. No buzzing, no humming, it worked through the line in ports and didn't have to go through the speaker wire connections, handles higher bass frequencies a lot better, and it automatically turns on and off correctly.In conclusion: I was cheap, didn't have a lot of money at the time and bought a Sony product. BIG MISTAKE! Spent about 5x the money to get a better product but am 200X more satisfied. If any one is still unconvinced, then make sure to buy the sub locally and buy the extended 2+ year warranty on it. I made the mistake of ordering on-line, where it would have cost about half of what I paid for the whole system shipped to ship it back, and before any one asks: yes, it was a new subwoofer.
Its a bit too much color. Photos look unnatural and to be honest, ugly. I haven't used mine except for that first trip right after I bought it. Lost many good photos because it didn't look that bad in the camera LCD. But, with some Photoshop, I was able to rescue many of the photos. But, it is an unnatural sunset color - too strong.
I am a runner and when I first purchased these ear phones, I was very happy with the overall sound quality and convenience of the over-the-ear clamps. That being said, after about a year of moderate running (three to four times a week), I have discovered that the wiring is faltering quickly and I often only get consistent sound in one ear bud while the other one skips in and out intermittently. I would not recommend these ear phones to others - especially for the price.
I bought these headphones because the old headphones I had cracked after I sat on them.I saw the headphones at a good price, and since they were by Nike, I thought they would be something that would be designed with runners in mind.However, these headphones never felt like they stayed on correctly. When I ran they fit somewhat properly, that is, until I would start sweating. Then they would start sliding out of my ears, and any jerk or quick movement would knock them completely off . I was very disappointed with these headphones. I am not a jogger, I am an amateur runner, so maybe they weren't designed for 6 to 7 minute miles.Honestly, they didn't work for me, but I give them two stars because they are light, the sound is decent, and because there is a chance that they will fit properly on somebody elses head. For now I will look elsewhere for better headphones.
I use several different types of cards for my camera and PDA, so I figured this would be a great thing to have. Installation is very easy, especially under Windows XP, where it it true Plug-and-Play. For other systems there is a CD with drivers included.What is supposed to happen is that when it installs is that it will maps an addition four drives onto your computer; one for each slot. Unfortunatly it does not seem to be able to map the Smart Media drive. Even after installing the drivers off of the disc it was not able to read the SM drive.I had two of these things; the first I exchanged for a new one after it failed to read anything. On the first one the slots weren't mounted to the face plate correctly, so when I put in the Smart Media card it fell into the back of the device and I had to spent five minuets shaking the thing out.The second one I got was mounted correctly, but unable to read the SM cards. While it could read the Secure Digital card, it erased everything on it. Fortunatly I only had a couple of files on it, but a lot of people use SD cards for storing programs or pictures, and they would have lost everything if they used this. The Compact Flash card was the only one that worked reliably, but even that one I had problems with since it was difficult to jam the card all of the way into the slot.I am very dissapointed with this device and with Viking, who usually makes good products. Most people don't use all six types of cards, so a lot of them would go to waste, so I would recomend just getting seperate readers for each card. It'll cost more, but probably worth it in the long run.On a side note, I would just like to say that Amazon.com has an excellent No-questions-asked return policy. After I asked to replace my first one they paided the return postage and sent me a new one two days later.
Canon really laid an egg when they flew this turkey to the market. When you click on that print button, go have a cup of coffee, take a nap, watch TV for awhile. Your print job *may* have printed by the time you return, but probably not, because 1)the Pixma can't find the paper in the feed tray (it's there), 2)the colored ink tank is low (it's not), 3) the black ink tank is low (it wasn't) 4)the paper is jammed (how can it be, when Pixma can't find the paper in the tray?). Hit 'print' again, and it *might* eventually print your report, but more likely it won't because the ink tanks have dried up waiting for you to clear all the other errors. What a piece of junk! Absolutely positively the worst printer I have ever owned or used, bar none, and I've worked with many. There's a hundred different software utilities and options to figure out, none of them help with anything at all, and they just add to the level of frustration. Instead of giving us all this useless software, just give us a printer that prints, Canon!
Only works on HD channels. I cannot watch on-demand, non HD or my PS3. The channel flashes then goes black. Now I'm stuck buying two 15' HDMI cables from Best Buy or somewhere else. I was hoping that I found a cheap alternative to the brand names. WRONG!!. Atleast I only lost out on eight bucks, so cant complain to much, I was expecting them not to work.
I got a 3ft cable in a 5ft bag so i went to wallieworld to get one i can use.
My Garmin Nuvi 255 originally came with one of these. Almost 4 years of hard use had gone by when the suction lever finally wouldnt tighten the pad enough onto my windshield. So... time for a replacement, right? I LOVED this style mount because the GPS was in a normal range of view and it was simple to use. Purchased one identical to the original. However, I was sorely disappointed. Even once removing the factory plastic from the suction pad it refused to hold steady onto the clean windshield surface. Now looking at alternative mounts because Im tired of driving with my GPS in my lap or having the GPS on this mount fall off while on the highway and roll under foot.
This stick loses its calibration every 5 mins, the rudder dosent work right and the pots are spikey, and thats after 1 month many others have had similar problems and Logitech dosent respond or says we need more info LOL. Do yourselves favors and DO NOT get this stick.
If you have a Compaq forget it. The card does not like to share IRQ addresses. The &quot;boy&quot; that works the support line has no clue. Only answer is &quot;this happens with Compaqs&quot;.
Purchased this replacement charger for $8. My BG1 battery does not fit into the receptacle properly. When I place my battery in the charger, the light turns green (should be red). I have to apply pressure downwards on the batter to get the light to turn red, showing it is charging. I had to place a black clip to hold my battery in place to get it to charge.After 30 minutes of charging, I placed the original battery back in my camera and now my camera shows a message stating my battery is "not compatible" with this camera. This is the original battery that came with the camera!Stupid charger messed up my battery and wasted my $8. DO NOT BUY THIS CHARGER. THERE ARE BETTER ONES OUT THERE. AVOID THIS CHARGER!!
This switchbox, while feature-rich and versatile, is composed of frighteningly cheap metal and plastic. The black (or silver) version is very sharp in appearance, and goes well with most A/V home electronics in style and form factor. However, the plastic feels noticably poor quality, and the actual action of the individual switches feels weak and requires significant force to function.The front panel features cleverly removable panels, allowing the owner to reclassify each switch according to its function. These panels are also unfortunately made of very cheap plastic, and break easily if removed more than once or twice. Spares are included, but the labels are not interchangeable, which may result in confusion with the very function designed to alleviate it.At actual retail prices, this device feels far too overpriced for the quality control and materials involved, but it is a more than competent switching device, even supporting S-video, component video, digital audio, and ethernet switching.The most important thing to note is that this device is marked 'Discontinued' by the manufacturer, Pelican Accessories, and they will no longer repair or replace any parts on these devices.
I just received the delkin DDREADER-14 USB for smartmedia cards. It does not work with my dell 3800 running on win 2000. As you install the drivers, you'll get a blue screen crash and a memory dump. The customer service said that they have this problem and are currently trying to fix it. They may fix it in the future but for now i will have to return it.
Apparently, due to the fact that many people post many positive aspects about the Apple IPOD, I'll just focus on why I dislike Apple IPOD. Previously, I own a Archos Gmini 400 and I think it is much more better than this product.I owned the Video IPOD for approximately four months now. Here are the points about why I dislike the Video IPOD:Battery life: I do believe that the video quality is good, but the battery life definitely needs improvement. I think they should have sacrifice the video quality for improving the battery life.Freeze too often: When I try to use my IPOD for transferring files, it consistently freezes. I tried it with so many computers.I never had that problem with my Archos.ITunes takes forever to load: It has a huge lag time after plugging in my IPOD. Maybe it is not great with Windows but who knows.Accessories are too expensive: I basically only provide the bare minimum and overprice the accessories. It cost 30 dollars for a charger, so you don't have to leave your computer on to charge your IPOD.Sound Quality seems mediocre: I don't know if anyone agrees with me on this, but the sound quality is only okay.I don't think Apple Video IPOD is great as people make it. I think many people have it makes it seems like the best product out there in the market.
This is a nice radio, but the CD player did not work in the first one we received (as a Christmas present); we went through the process of getting it replaced, hooked up the new one, and the CD player in that one did not work either.This thing stinks.D7k777
I actually purchased this at a major beauty chain for a lower price, but it's going back this weekend. I got the 1 1/2" size, which, it turns out, offers absolutely no curl for my thick, below-shoulder length naturally wavy hair. It actually seems to straighten it more than curl, which is odd since I've used this size in the past with better curl results.As other reviewers have said, this is designed just terribly. The controls are at EXACTLY the spot you put your hands while you're curling, which means in the two times I used it, I turned the iron off about 15 times and adjusted the heat haphazardly another 20. In fact, the second time I used it, I just gave up halfway through and put it aside to return. It's THAT annoying. The worst part is that the stay-cool tip of the iron is so short that even it is not an alternative place to put your hands. So if you're sleepily doing your hair in the morning (as I often do), plan on burning yourself at least seven or eight times.So glad I kept my receipt, and am going to spring for something laid out a lot better.
I had to return this "compatible" cartridge because my Samsung printer would not recognize it. Once I bought an official Samsung cartridge, the printer worked just fine.
It works fine, eaven with a compact flash adapter and a pcmica notebook, so you only need one wireless card for both pocketpc and laptop, but one weak after I boughtit it dies, it dosent work any more! Im angry because I live in mexico and I cant use the waranty. bad choice
This is the biggest piece of crap...period! After about two months had no sound from coaxial connection, had to use s-video and rca. Sound was still bad, but could hear it at high volumes. Soon after would no longer record from a timer program. Now I can't even get the f@#king disc out. Company is of no help and will not repair. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY on this garbage!!!
I purchased this router in January 2007, and by May 2007 it had stopped working. It began 'freezing up' on me after a couple of months, and frequently had to be reset by disconnecting & reconnecting the power cord. Even the hard-wired ports would not work when it would freeze up. I called the D-Link customer support line, and after an hour on the phone convincing them that the router just didn't work, they agreed it was defective. Their only solution is for me to mail the router back to them AT MY COST and wait for them to test it and analyze it there, determine whether they think it's truly defective, and wait for them to mail me a replacement. If they manage to get it working on their end, they can charge me a 10% restocking fee and send it back to me. I find it appalling that I have to pay to send back to the manufacturer a defective piece of merchandise. I work from home, and without my router, I'm out of the water. I need a replacement and I need it now. D-Link resolutely refuses to refund anyone their money for defective merchandise. I'll never buy anything made by D-Link ever again.
I am very disspleased with H.P. ink cartridges. They run through Ink like Crazy Horse Ran through Custer at the little big horn. in aboyut the time it takes a hungry man to eat his dinner.because H.P. has cut down the size of the ink cartridges. I will never buy another HP printer as I amm really ired of dropping $30.00 a pop for ink. and my m,achine has two carytrdiges both are always over $30.00 each do $60.00 for ink....Nie Wieder or translated?...."never again"
I bought this scanner as a present for my father. He had wanted to try a slide/negative scanner for use with his older slides and negative. We did not want to spend a lot of money since we did not know how much we would use it. Thus, this scanner seems like the perfect fit. It had a good price with good features and seemed to have good reviews from the Amazon site.When I got it, I installed it for him and it worked fine at that point. Everything seemed fine.A couple of weeks later, he went to scan some stuff and it would not work. It appears to be a hardware issue as the computer recognizes it (i.e. the system tray icon for QuickScan loses the red "X" when the USB cord in plugged into the computer and you hear the "ding dong" of a USB device being attached and detected), but the software gives error messages indicating the scanner is not ready. If I try again, then the scanner emits a high pitch whine until I turn it off.I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software, but that did not help. We have also tried installing it on another computer.So, now I am trying to get Plustek to do something. I sent an email message to them about 4 days ago, but we have yet to get any sort of a response. I just sent another message. If we don't hear anything soon, then we will try calling.So far, I am not pleased. While I am not too happy it died, such things are part of life. What really burns me is poor customer/techinical support. I am the type of person that if you burn me with poor customer support, you will lose me as a customer for life...or at least a really long time (I don't buy Dell computers anymore because of poor treatment over a $20 piece of software...but that is a whole other story).Hopefully, they will finally get back to me and resolve the problem and I will be able to revise the review (but they have lost any chance at 5 stars ever from me).
These are horrible speakers, nothing but static no matter where they are placed. I needed speaker for a week or two until I moved, and these are useless. I will be throwing them away and going without.Jeff
These earbuds had pretty decent sound but I had two big problems with them.1/ They didn't fit quite right. Especially my left ear was irritated by these buds.2/The padding wore out quite quickly around the edges leaving a hard plastic to irritate my ears.
Seller was quick to accept payment and nonexistant after that. I sent two E-mails to seller and received no response from seller. Merchandise never arrived and I had to file an Amazon claim for a refund.
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.
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 got this scanner to replace my Epson Perfection 610 that was accidentally dropped. I figured that after two years the LIDE scanner series, which was already available when I purchased my Epson, would have been improved to make a better replacement. I didn't find it true, however. Here are some of my observations.Likes:The unit is arguably the thinnist, lightest and the sleekest unit available for your money. It only requires an USB cable to operate, which not only saves cable clutter but can be unplugged easily for storage or portability. It can be mounted vertically with included stand, with space saving advantages. The combination gives those who don't use their scanners very often what they would probably want: ease of storage, no cable clutter and tiny footprint.Dislikes:The unit feels plasticky and [inexpensive]. You see the entire unit through the scanner's glass bed, and it consists of a small circuit board and an imager gliding on a steel rod. The case is entirely plastic; even the light diffuser lens on the imager is plastic. It contributes to its light weight, however. The scanning speed is below average, without being overly sluggish (not unbearable). The quickest the imager could move (an assumption, based on the imager's movement speed after a preview in order to relocate itself to its starting point. It should be, in my estimation, the fastest point of the imager's movement) appeared to be relatively slow, or about as fast as my old Epson's (Perfection 610) would move while scanning a 300dpi lineart. While it's not "clunky" like my first UMax 610, the scanning was a tad noisy. It's a minor complaint, except that it also is an inconsistent noise, with minor buzzes coming from elsewhere on the scanner chassis as the imager moves. This further contributes to the "[inexpensive] feel" of the scanner.There's a quirkiness of this scanner which I think should be noted. I used my scanners, which were both fluorsecent lamp units, to scan 3D objects often; i.e. things other than a flat document. On those scanners the objects came out like a close-up picture and worked perfectly. (works somewhat like conventional copier scanning units) The Canon with its LIDE technology, however, does not work with anything other than a flat piece of document. It seems to be depenent on a focal plane, so that when I placed a 3D object, anything outside the plane of the glass bed would appear blurry and smudged (even just a few millimeters away from the plane). This may appear to be a minor issue, as probably not many use it to scan 3D objects. However, as some documents (folded letters and books, for example) and photos can not be completely flattened even with the cover, I think it may be a potential problem.Conclusion:I think most flourescent lamp based flatbed scanners of the price range should perform better in speed and color, without the quirky sensitivity to focal planes. Yet few on the market can compare to the CanoScan LIDE models's "cool" factor, portability and sleek design. If you do a lot of scanning with color and speed as your top priority, get something else. If you don't do a lot of scan, and would rather have portability and compactness over speed and performance, this one will reward you with style.
The Coby product produces low quality images and does not display all the images loaded.
Buy something else.Problems:1. There is always a line on the paper you print - it doesn't matter how many times you clean it - it will go away for a few days and reappear. I could literally not get 10 pages to print without at least 3 of them having lines - this after cleaning the printer completely many MANY times.2. Alarm buttons blink for no reason.3. Manual feeder doesn't always pick up labels/paper. When you are printing postage this is one huge nightmare.I'll never buy a Brother anything again.
Thinking it'd be great to get a GPS for your boat/ car/ hiking which will work for all three? Think again. The Magellan GPS MapSend software system makes it virtually impossible to use your GPS for more than one of these categories. Hard to believe, I know, I just got mine in the mail yesterday and I already feel duped. The killer is that the inability to crossover from the BlueNav charts to Topo or Streets is BY DESIGN. There is no software or memory restriction that would keep the unit from being able to use all three MapSend products. Plus... the waypoint managment is poor (can't load from PC to handheld or visa versa without erasing all of the waypoints stored on the receiving device), the file transfer is slow (unless you buy extra technology), the wrist strap screws in to the center of the mount area for external power/ computer communication cable/ external antenna so you always have to unscrew the wrist strap to attach anything else (I mean, come on!). I feel I've spent $500 for a nearly useless product. Avoid Magellan is my advice.
Unfortunately, the reason why you save a couple dollars by ordering this particular armband is because they're defective. The male portion of the velcro is glued to the wrong side of the band. So, you either have to twist and kink the band in order to secure it; or you have to go out and buy velcro and attach it to the correct side of the band.
I purchased the Samsung SIR-T351 in April of 2004 and have used it to this day. I can thoroughly say I have a great deal of experience with this tuner.Positives: Easy to flip to your favorite channels, decent HD signal scanning capability, ease of setup and connections (for simple systems, i.e., one HDTV and terrestrial antenna input).Negatives: Does not have "point" on the remote so you can't enter 4.1, 10.3, you have to go to 4 then "channel-up" to .1, .2, .3, etc.; during storms, high winds or rain when the signal is disrupted or becomes weak the audio may go out of sync (changing channels then coming back solves the problem); the tuner interface is SLOW (can't perform other controls if the guide or other features are displayed, you have to wait for the tuner to lock to a channel before you can change to a different one); no way to upgrade the firmware in this unit; the signal strength meter is very slow and does not give a good real-time indicator of signal strength (will show 7 bars even if the signal goes in and out quickly); the unit gets very warm (don't set anything on this as it will quickly heat up), and it was expensive when we bought it ($250 at Best Buy after some credit card and other discounts were applied).There are more than likely better tuners out there. At the time, this was the only terrestrial tuner offered at Best Buy in my area (Raleigh, NC), so I pretty much had to take it (there were plenty of HD decoders from the cable and satellite companies but I wanted over-the-air so my choices were limited). It is still operational but the built-in tuner in my Sharp Aquos, which I purchased a year later, is significantly better, so I know by now HD terrestrial tuners have improved and are more than likely a bit less expensive.
I've had the same experience as the people who have to do power cycles constantly . . . like 4 times a day. I can't get it to work at all now that I've upgraded to windows 7. And there is no obvious fix or driver available! (I tried to update the firmware; worthless!) I'm fed up. I've only had this one year . . . but I'm off to buy a new one. I've had much better luck with other brands]. No problems like this! It's nonsense.[[ASIN:B00008ZPJU Belkin Wireless-G Router DSL/Cable Gateway]
I bought this for the convenience of using it with Windows Media Center from the couch, for which it excels.However, during a commercial, i decided to log in to my bank account until i realized dangerous that could be. After doing some quick research, I learned that Microsoft's encoding was cracked long ago, and that anyone within a 10-15meter radius who wants to could easily monitor everything you type: passwords, gossip, your google searches, everything.I'm in a NYC apartment building, so I was at more risk than anyone in the suburbs, but be forewarned!
I received these speakers as a Christmas gift. The sound quality is bad with crackle, pops, and hissing even at moderate sound levels. Don't even try to turn the volume up even a little because the sound quality takes a nose dive fast! The remote does not work well - it's very hit or miss (with an emphasis on MISS)! I have replaced these speakers with the JBL on stage II and I have been very happy - the sound is great and the remote works really well!
There are already a bunch of reviews on this product. My experience is with a brand-new 3G 40GB iPod.First, the reception quality is terrible. It does better when I hold the iPod in my hand than it does other times, but even then the quality is not what you are looking for. I tested it in my 2004 BMW 530i, in my wife's 2000 Suburban, and with my home theater's FM receiver. In no case is the sound good enough to recommend, in fact the background static (white noise) is way above what a normal FM station exhibits. I called Griffin twice, and the problems I'm experiencing are NOT user error, Griffin confirmed this. They claimed at first that the problem was a bad unit, so they sent me another; it did the exact same thing. Now they say that it must be my iPod, even though it works perfectly in every other way and even though sound quality out of the headphone jack is excellent.Second, the product runs down the battery of your iPod. Since you are in your car anyway, products that also recharge your iPod are intrinsically superior.Finally, my experience is that with the 3G iPod, devices that plug into the bottom and take advantage of the line-out deliver superior sound quality to those that come in from the top.I highly suggest you invest in a car kit of some kind that hardwires the iPod directly into your stereo or if you have a tape player use an adapter that plugs into it. Otherwise prepare for disappointment.
I am very disappointed with this product. It looks like it is solidly built and provides an expectation of long life, but internal components and circuit seem to be weak. I bought it many months ago, but only got the opportunity to use it recently on a road trip and it just died within a few hours of using it. We may have overloaded it, but I would expect such devices to trip or give a audible warning or some other means of warning instead of just dying. What a waste!I see that other people are having a good luck with this product (going by the review rating), but I wouldn't recommend it to my friends/family.
Possibly one of the worst consumer products ever. To call the software subpar would mean to insult 90% of the buggy software out there. The UI was designed with a blind person in mind. The user experience they were shooting for must have be "frustration, anger and hate".Problem include, but are not limited to:* frequent lock ups* not recording show you set to record* not being able to set shows to be recorded* listing all channels, including the ones you can't use* slow to respond* badly designed remote control* poorly designed ff, rw, and play controls* poor customer service (boy they must be really over worked too!)* cannot replace the harddrive on your own if it dies* only able to recieve 2 signals* slow boot up time* poorly organized menus* crappy search* bad navigation commands
You do not want to get any Nikon cameras from the last 4~5 years. Most of them use the SONY CCD sensor, which has been failing like crazy as of late. Of course, for the 5400, Nikon finally fessed up and decided to issue a service advisory. But the company's repair record is so spotty that I've decided never to buy a Nikon again. They tried to "fix" my sensor the 1st, and ended up breaking the control system. My camera is now in for its 3rd "redo."Don't buy this camera unless you like non-functioning cameras and nonexistent service.
Bought it; didn't work. Returned it for another---didn't work. Tried both on Mac and PC, on USB ports that worked with Palm's hotsync cradle.Called tech support . . . they concluded that it wouldn't work.So I returned it for store credit.Bottom line: DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ON THIS PRODUCT.
If you tune the headphones properly the sound is mediocre (average) and thats not always the result. It's easy to use as long if you set it up properly. Put the batteries in the headphones then attach the "station" plug into a power source then to whatever has a port for headphones. After that you should be fine. When I brought it I thought I'll be able to walk with both my iTouch and the headphone. Not so. If I wanted to listen to music I'll have to connect my iTouch to the "station" and listen to it like that (without being able to walk). I decided to connect it all to my iMac because I wouldn't have to leave while on the computer. It worked the first time, but afterward I think I was tuned into some Police conversation. I would recommend getting a bluetooth headphone or just a wired one instead.
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.
We purchased this SIP adapter a few weeks ago and it just died today. It no longer boots up and will not get past the blinking blue power light. I do not know what caused it to die so suddenly. I have contacted the seller to request a replacement. Seems the quality control on these might not be so good, although I only have a sample size of one unit to base this on. Maybe some other people can share their experiences with the pap2
My wife liked the look of the WINE strap. The dang thing is RED... sooo ugly. What else can I say, is that twenty words yet?
I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to warn people about this product. The software is so bad that the hours of time I have spent with it has negated any possible value this device could offer me. This is a terrible product. Sony should be ashamed of themselves.
I know from some of the other reviews that this mouse COULD be kinda 'exciting' compared to an ancient 'ball mouse'.. (Does anyone even have one of those anymore?) But when it comes to our modern 'sensor-mice' of today? This thing is actually pretty so-so. (though for a quick $19 buck fix.. propably ok.)Like some others have stated, I've noticed that the wheel and buttons are none-too precise. TOO 'sensitive' when you wouldn't like them to be.. and alternatively not quite so responsive at other times. The buttons and wheel do routinely 'click/move' themselves which can be a minor annoyance. On top of that.. the whole thing has a bit of a 'cheap flimsy' feel to it.. and the wheel likewise has a very cheap clunky feel to it (I kid not - It's like a wheel on a cereal-box toy) and broke down on mine after a few months. And as someone else mentioned? The BIG RED light on the back (the things 'snazziest feature') is actually pretty annoying come movie time or likewise. (I have to turn it around as well)After having tried out this one Microsoft mouse?.. I'm actually perplexed why so many people think they're so great. Seriously, the mouse that came with my old HP (which I wouldn't have even thought much of at the time) - spun wheels around this piece of junk.. and lasted a HELL OF A LOT longer!Sorry, put the only impression I got from trying this one Microsoft mouse - was never to bother buying another one from them again.2 stars for an barely-average sensor mouse at a minimal $20 bucks. That's it.
It works pretty good...when there is a quite part in the song you can hear so much static. It doesnt work good with the system in my car...doesnt put out a strong enough signal for a loud bass. the main problem is tho that my 12 hour battery completly drains in 5 hours. Reviews say that it barely uses the ipods battery..........this is so false....i listened to it for 2 hours and the bar was half gone....i suggest rca cables instead or keeping the ipod plugged in while listening
I ordered this for my IBM laptop. Didn't fit since the computer is wide screen. Returned it and got my money back.
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 don't like this product, the router works better with the original. I put in the box and in my storage for a garage sale.
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.
Left earbud snapped as I took it out of the packaging. The amount of strength I put into taking it out was equivalent to opening a fortune cookie. I didn't want to bother with the warranty as I needed them right away so I just scotched taped it back together.I bought these because they were cheap, I like big bass, and they came in a cool color (rocket red).BEWARE: if you plan to buy these, they most likely won't last very long due to durability issues.
I'm sure this works great on Windows, but not on my Mac (MacBook running 10.4 Tiger). After checking forums and the Targus website, I see no indication that you can expect this to work on Mac.
If your are looking for a good used laptop..........look elsehwere. The FXA47 is loaded with software and problems and VERY POOR customer support. In the 2 years we have had it, it has stayed in the case most of the time because of lockups. I have restored it several times to original configurations with no help. Sony is clueless and wants to charge for phone supoport and has only responded to 1 of my e-mails. It seems that everytime we install software the computer wants to lock up. My Compaq 2715US works great with out any problems. I will never by another Sony product.
I recently purchased a Cobra ESD 7000 Radar Detector, for myself. I have had a prior traffic offense, adn wanted to avoid any increase in my insurance rates. Also I find dificulity in hearing safety and emergency vehicles on the roadway so I wanted a way to be alerted when I should need to pull over. well, I plugged it in and it did its whole beep and whistle business to alert that it worked. It didn't beep for at least 5 days. the 5th day an ambulance nearly ran me over with it's lights on because I didn't hear it soon enough to get out of the way, By the grace of god I avoided an accident, but my new Cobra ESD 7000 Radar Detector, never beeped even once during the whole incident. It was at this point I got a ltitle hestitant of it's ablities. Nonetheless I did not give up hope. I was driving home from a few hours away on a state route, and I was coming down a large hill. I was accelrating as you often would going down a hill naturally, and didn't realize I was actually speeding. Lord and behold, a police office turns around and pulls me over. al the while my new, Cobra ESD 7000 Radar Detector, never beeped. not once. I now I have to pay a ticket which is much more than the price of this p.o.c and I am going to end up with a total of 4 points on my license. I WOULD NEVER SUGGEST THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE!! IT DOES NOT WORK!!
I had trouble with this product, it simply does not receive most radio stations clearly. Within the Capitol Hill and University districts of Seattle, the only station that tuned-in well was KUOW (public radio). That's fine to feed my NPR addiction, but even the more powerful commercial stations didn't tune-in clearly. A major bummer.
6 months ago I bought the Iriver H320. This device was incredible. Drive letter access. You just drag and dropped files into the unit and played em. no software, no worrying that your playlists are configured or track tags are proper. sadly the unit was stolen a few weeks back.Having had great luck with its predesessor, I purchased the new HD10 20 GB player as the H320 is no longer available.IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!! no drive letter access really upsets me. The transfer rate is slow, the usp/combined power cable? why? the old unit allowed usb charging, so I could leave my power cable at work and use usb charging at home or on my laptop when out of town. No I have to carry around 2 cables (Designer should be fired)the up down slider bar, is very unresponsive and jumps, causing you to overshoot what you are looking for. why couldn't they just stay with the buttons?I think even giving this item one star after the H320 is being nice. Iriver you "improved" upon a great product and failed.
I had this item for about three days when it broke. My computer was brand new also. I knew I had everything hooked up right. Finally, I had to pay a technician to come out because I thought there was something wrong with my computer. I sent the router back for a refund. The technician sold me another NetGear router and it's been working fine. Maybe I just got a bad one. I hope so but it cost me a lot of money to find out.
I cannot get the computer to recognize the speakers, cannot get any sound from them.
The earphones for this were really bad - the rubber cover kept falling off and I wd have to search for them at least once a day. Then they broke when I accidentally, though lightly, yanked the chord while exercising. So I had to buy new ones. For the price, they should not be so fragile or high maintenance.It is also hard to use while exercising, in large part because the design is mediocre: it may look good, but you can't control it by feel - a capability you wd want to have when running or bike riding - because it is symmetrical and so you have to fish it out and look at what you are doing, the dreaded action that, yes, distracts and slows you down. So it fails at its primary purpose - sports use.Then there are the controls. I never did figure out how to program it, so to change the channel on the digital thingie, I have to press the button and wait for it to scroll thru to the station I want - very awkward and again time consuming. As such, it functions like an early digital watch, which you have experiment with, push some buttons longer than others, etc. Thus, frustrating!Finally, to be fair, I must say that the sound on this is fairly good. When I don't have to fiddle with it, it has provided many hours of listening pleasure as I ride my bike on long trips. I just wish it were without the many liabilities outlined above. But it looks cool.NOT recommended.
You would think that a well known successful company such as HP would test there products pass standards before selling them. They forgot to do that with this particular dvd writer. It simply doesn't recognize any disc and it's likely a missed hardware malfuntion. Yes I did troubleshoot, until I won an award and was proposed local work for the Sheriff. I got six months out of it and now it's only use is contributing to the unique junk stack on my bookshelf. Yes it will die, No do not buy. It is your choice, you've heard my voice. This poem is gay, please have a good day.
I had the Canon SD500 previously but we dropped it and it broke. Opted for this one since I someone told me it was a good camera. I am not pleased with it, pictures come out badly and overall a pretty useless camera. Our SD 500 was far better.
As many of the other reviews here have stated, the thing falls apart very easily. Mine worked until I had to move the Tivo. The little hinged door broke right off. Now the cable is attached to it with electrical tape. Even that doesn't do the trick. I've been shopping for a replacement, but TiVo only recommends this one, or a wireless one that forces me to "dumb down" my wireless security to WEP. Grrrr....How could a crappy product like this actually get produced?
Even though these headphones felt VERY comfy, looked good, and had a nice long straight cord, I wasn't very satisfied with them after an hour or two of listening. I noticed right away that even though the sound was good on the low and high end, the mid-range sounded weak in comparison. I experimented with a few different things to change this, including changing the equalization, etc., and wasn't happy.My girlfriend was also complaining about the sound escaping from the headphones, so just for kicks I covered the outside of the earphones and I immediately noticed an improvement in sound quality... Eh??? And when I uncovered the phones again, the sound quality dropped back down and now I really noticed that the mids sounded like I was listening to the music through a tin can - a nice comfy tin can with good highs and lows and mediocre mid-range, but still a tin can.So I was prepared to send these things back, but started setting them up for a continuous break-in session on my stereo just in case this would improve the sound quality. After setting it up and testing them out one last time, I casually pulled these cans off my ears as I've done with every set of headphones I've ever worn, and one of the earpieces snapped off right at the connection to the headband. I hadn't carelessly yanged these things off my head, I just grabbed the cans with both hands and pulled them off, and SNAP! I looked closely at the break point, and the connection to the headband is a 1/4" wide thin strip of plastic. Cheap!! That ended that - I sent these back and will get something else.
This product worked great for a year and then became a messy turd. When you replace the toner cartridges they dump all over the place regardless of how careful you are.There is a known problem with them where black toner builds up and it senses this as toner on the paper and decreases the amount of toner it puts out. All prints become faded, even with a new cartridge.Finally it has another common problem where the toner cartridges get kicked out of their bays and open the front panel halting printing. Despite pushing it in repeatedly and looking for blockages you can't stop it.Overall it ws a nice printer, it is not built to last though. The price tag doesn't match the value.
Very poor quality lens. Came with a Rebel kit. Inoperable after a year of ownership. $120 repair estimate -- more than the new cost. I recommend you avoid this lens.
I have had this printer for about 3 months now and have already had to buy a $175 drum and countless toner cartridges. And I don't print anywhere near the maximum output of 30,000 pages per month. I might do 2500 a month. Yes the printer is cheap and prints high quality, but it isn't worth all the extra costs associated with it. And it is very slow if any type of complex document is sent to the printer, VERY SLOW. To upgrade the memory from HP is $500. If I had it to do over I would not have chosen this printer.
Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 4000--Dark Gray (B2P-00006)- mouse.This is the worst wireless mouse I have ever used.Very cheaply made, poor design all around.Battery compartment is flimsy and very hard to close/keep closed.In attempting to retrieve the reciever I accidently ejected the entire thing.Magnifier button placing is awkward and too easily triggered with simple use.I immediately asked for a refund.
I just returned from a repeat air trip to England, and was hoping for a more restful (read that more sleep with fewer distractions from crying children and the coughing lady in the next seat) trip through the use of these Philips headphones. I found that the noise cancelling feature did decrease the droning ambient sounds to a somewhat helpful extent. Other cabin sounds were still intrusive. The sound quality did not seem much better than the airline-supplied headset and the product seems to be quite cheaply made.My biggest concerns were:1) That the headphone pads had to be positioned carefully to derive any benefit from the noise canceling feature, which meant that I had to keep my head straight to not push on the neckband. Also, my neck pillow tended to push on the neckband and degrade performance. Bother.2) My (admittedly generous) auricles just plain hurt after a few hours of use, and I had to take the headset off.I did buy a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds to address these two issues, and this approach has worked well. For instance, consider one of the Sure earbuds.
I bought this TV new and direct from DELL. After just 2 days it would not power on consistently, and when it did it had a very loud buzzing noise. After researching more I found that this is not an uncommon problem. I returned to DELL for a full refund. Avoid TV's made in China!!
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 could not get the product to work as advertised. Although I tried different kinds of optical cable, I could only get one port to work, never more than one. I'm back to manually switching cables.
I really enjoyed this product as long as it worked. It has the longest battery life of up to 6 hours. The folding display is a very nice feature on airplanes. The picture quality was better than similarly priced products.Here is the problem. As several reviewers have mentioned, in a year, more or less, the player stops working and will display the dreaded "HO3" error. This seems to be due to the laser lamp getting stuck in position on the rotating shaft. Please read the reviews on the Panasonic LS50. Almost every reviewer for that model received the "HO3" error, and Panasonic decided to do nothing, they simply carried the problem now into this product. This is a manufacturing quality issue, and the product should be recalled. There is no reason for consumers to shell out extra money for warranties.For the people who already own the device, I saw a solution posted for the HO3 error on the internet by a user named Hossan, and it worked after I tried it myself. All you need is a small Phillips screwdriver. Remove all 12 screws from the back of the player. After removing the back cover, you will see the unit with the laser lamp mounted on rubber suspensions. Carefully lift the unit off the suspensions. Turn the unit around carefully so that the cables don't come off. Close to the servo motor, you will see a small black thumb wheel. Turn it, and the laser lamp should move along the rotating shaft. Turn the thumb wheel, so that laser lamp moves away from the center towards the edge. That should release it from the stuck position. All this takes maybe 15 minutes. Don't let some service guy talk you into shelling out a hundred or more dollars for repairs.Considering that otherwise this is a wonderful product, the best think Panasonic could do, is to admit there is a problem and recall the product, or at minimum provide a free repair service. Instead it is just sitting on the fence. Something is wrong if the management of a company does not care anymore about its reputation. There are already a lot of irate customers.
Epson may have a reputable name, but as a technology company,they leave much to be desired. I can only speak of thepoor quality of their drivers under Windows 2000 and theutter lack of drivers for Windows XP (which went into BETAover a year ago, was released in October and for which theystill have no WinXP certified drivers for the majority oftheir scanners including the 1640SU predecessor to this 1650that I purchased here just 4 months ago).Further, their tech support is laughable. If you go to theirwebsite, you will find that nowhere does it list an e-mailaddress for tech support. Further, while it does list anon toll-free telephone number, the 4 times I have called it,I was unable to talk to a human being to even inquire whenand if driver support for Windows XP would be available.Several friends tried to convince me to buy the Visioneerscanners instead. I just checked their website, and nearlyall their models are already Windows XP certified. I personallywill never buy anything from Epson again, but your own mileagemay vary of course.
This TV was a lemon that came with many problems. The design of remote is awful, as is the placement of the DVD opening on top (dust). If you do get one, save the box, because you'll need it on the return.When it didn't work the seller tried to get us to accept several other brands that all had bad reviews.
The ipod doesn't work. I talked with SERVICIOS Y VENTAS PC MAC- CALI, it is a Apple service authorized provider in Cali- Colombia. He send the guaranty request to apple and I am waiting for the new ipod but I don't feel good because it was the chrishtmas gift to my daughter.
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.
This USB/Mini cable I purchased stopped working after one week of use. I was disappointed that I lost my receipt, because I needed to return it.
I purchased this producet because my 3 year old mp3 player (that cost about twice what this one did when I purchased it) didn't have an Aux-in port. This product was a serious downgrade. Some of the mp3 CD's my old player (a Sony) was able to play without issue no longer play with this mp3 player (perhaps the disk quality is poor, slight scratches etc, since some of the disks marginally work). Also, it hasn't been displaying titles, only numbers. The dial is annoying because if you accidentally push it while adjusting the volume, you are thrown into the selection of treble, bass, etc. I do not recommend this product (lesson learned over and over: don't buy the cheapest item).
I bought this battery for my canon s40. It lasted about ten recharging cycles, about two months. Then it can not be fully charged anymore. Every time I put it into charger, the light on the charger blinks between red and green after a few minute. This battery is supposedly warranted for three years. But when I called Energizer for help, they told me to send the battery and $5.45 shipping fee for them to send me another one. I don't think I should risk more money and time with these guys again.
I have the Lite-On LVD-2001 and now this Norcent DP-220. I mainly watch Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese Dramas and the fact that it doesn't support divx subtitles is a big reason not to get this if you're planning to watch foreign films/dramas. I bought this at Fry's and now it's going back to Fry's. My Lite-On does subtitles and I know the Philips also does subtitles so I'm gonna give the Philips a try. This player also skips and freezes a lot on the Xvids videos that I had but the Lite-On didn't have a problem w/ it but my Lite-On freezes on Divx 3.11 so I was hoping to get a player to played both dvix and xvid w/o any problems. Hopefully the Philips will solve this problem or else I'll stick to using the TV-Out option on my computer for Divx 3.11 files.
I purchased the product above and I did receive the item on time. However, the film did not work proberly in my camera and have returned the item back as they requested. I have not heard from the company back yet so I am unable to give a positive review. I will be contacting the company and to find out what they have decided to do for me.
Worked for less than 3 months. Now my computer is dead again and I'll have to find a new charger.
While these cables do the job, they dont do it very well. I am dissappointed in the quality they provide while watching BlueRay movies or HD tv in general. And playing PS3 with them is a joke. There are spots all over the screen. But Like the title says, you get what you pay for.
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.
Serioulsy Dissapointed. Used it two days and now sit atop my bookshelf.The concept for this item is so simple and inexpensive, there no reason to use such low quality matierial. It feels very cheap, and the way it was put together was also poor. I had to finish snapping it into place! I recommend you pay $10 more for the better one.
Just bought this, lugged it upstairs, onto the desk, etc., and when I put in the disk to load the software, I got a message saying "Contact hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows logo testing. Do not proceed any further or it will damage your system, etc" -- !? I am trying to get to the bottom of it, but so far, this hasn't been smooth sailing!
The power switch malfunctioned almost immediately. A previous machine, same model, eventually developed the same problem within a few months.
The Rio 600, on the outside, is very appealing and seems easy to use. However, it is, in truth, unreliable and cheap. The Rio 600 simply does not work.For Christmas, I received a Rio 600. It worked beautifully for an hour or so, but then suddenly the sound stopped working. It was not the headphones, I tried another pair. Therefore, I returned it, thinking it was just a faulty player. I ordered and soon received my second Rio 600. That too appeared to be working just fine.Disappointingly, when I tried to download some songs it simply would not work. Also, the MP3 player indicated that some memory was being used although there were no songs on the player. I ignored this, thinking that perhaps it was supposed to do that, and then tried to download a few songs onto the player. It simply would not work. The software on the computer showed that the MP3 player was downloading the music, but the MP3 player itself was not. These are only a few among many problems that I encountered with the Rio 600 software, alone.Obviously there are a few bugs that need to be worked out before the Rio 600 should be on the market. I see that the intent of the Rio 600 is good, but the actual product is not. I do not understand how the makers could not have noticed all of the problems with the Rio 600.Truthfully, the Rio 600 is not all bad. The sound quality is wonderful and I adore the headphone style. Also, it is incredibly easy to use (when it is working correctly).However, I would not recommend this product and I strongly discourage you from purchasing it. It seems that I am not the only one who has had problems with the Rio 600. A few friends of mine have also bought the Rio 600 and they too have had many problems with it. In short, the Rio 600 is more trouble than it is worth.
I bought this keyboard and had intermittent lag problems. I'd hit a key and sometimes see up to a second before the keystroke was recognized by Windows. Plus, every few keystrokes would repeat a dozen or more times, so a sentence could look like this:Hellllllllllllllo Worrrrrrrld.I spent a couple of hours on the phone with support reps over a number of calls. Finally, I was told that a 'product specialist' would contact me to help solve my problem. He called once while I was out, and I was never able to get ahold of him again during two weeks of trying. I finally gave up and returned the whole thing.As a keyboard, though, it was great when it worked. I think the touch controls are a bit too gimmicky. I'd much rather have larger physical buttons for play/pause/stop/next/prev, and I found that my left pinky often hit the 'mute' button accidentally.The MX1000 mouse, though, worked perfectly for me all along and was a really great mouse. The battery level indicator was a welcome change from my old mx700 (which just had a low battery LED).
It seemed like a great idea. So small, more then enough room to store the images I was taking for my first digital job on my first digital camera and super cheap. I'm not too tech smart and had a friend set it up to run with my MAC as it didn't recognize it at first. All was well until it turned over on itself. Now I know it was probably my fault. But just beware of 2 things if you are a newbie like me. The USB cord is very short and a little unstable in its connection. There is no room to wiggle if you are on a laptop. And second is they must be very sensitive right? if you loose every single thing on it just because it turns over! For the record it turned over I didn't drop it. Everything I had taken was lost.
I've now gone through my second Vision M. I loved it, still love it. I bought the first one in March, the player froze with a "hardware problem" that required replacement after 3 months. Happily, Amazon replaced it. I now have had the second one since the summer and yesterday that one died on me. It now won't sync despite changing cables, etc. And between fatal hardware problems, there were multiple episodes of freezing screens, need to reboot (and lose then subsequently re-download all my stuff) and general MP3 mischief. I don't use my player very often, I always took care of it, never dropped it, etc. Now hoping to decide between the Vision W and the Zune, so if anyone has an opinion, would be helpful.
Sent RUSTED parts, they were all rust red and about to break from such a poor condition. Holes weren't pre-drilled. This is a piece of garbage, don't buy.
Was a great camera, used often but gently. After about a month and a half of taking pictures and videos, the camera started having LENS ERROR and it won't stay on or open long enough to take a picture. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA TO ANYONE!!!! We were always careful and there was no reason for the error to have happened. I loved it, up until we started having this problem. I have researched it and it seems this is a common error with no corrective measures. Very disappointed in GE.
Poor audio quality: clicks and pops. Even tweaking windows XP hardware video acceleration did not help.
Yes, the headphones are unusable and don't fit human ears, but most importantly, I had to return 2 of these units because they died after anywhere between 5 and 14 days of use. I changed the battery and that didn't help, either, so there is some defect in the manufacturing process which makes these things blow up relatively quickly.Save the money on this dud until they get it right.
Cute product-horrible instructions and tech performance, spent over one hour trying to install on Windows 2000 and computer wouldn't recognize it then error message kept coming up. Tried many different ideas and suggestions from others/message boards-nothing worked. Its packaged up and being returned tomorrow!!!
I got for Christmas, it was easy to use but only lasted 1 day then the screen does not turn on,,,stay away from this one!!
No time to go into details but if you want 7.1 sound, spend more money. Tone and dB level adjustments are very limited. The remote is a joke, but not a funny one.
i had it for less than 2 years, however, the screws went rusty after few uses. In addition to that, the handles don't stay tight. The stainless steel inside doesn't shine at all even with intensive cleaning. bad quality that's why it is cheap
I bought one of these C.D. players from Hills. For about for months it worked perfectly except for a few minor things which were listed above(I still don't know how to program it). Out of the blue one day it just stopped working. we think the reason is the device that spins the C.D. was not working.
If you have photosensitive epilepsy and have problems with blinking displays, etc. this camera is not for you ( I have it and I just lost $1300 since I have had it over a week and now I can't get my money back )1) If autofocus does not lock on the autofocus status icon blinks2) If the light meter is out of range, the EV scale blinks CONTINUOUSLY in the bottom center of the viewfinder display.Nikon gets an F for disability accomodation. ( Ever see an accessibility menu on a Nikon product ( or any other, for that matter ). Apparently they have no concern for people with colorblindness, eye problems or epilepsy.COMMENT:When looking at a product....If you have colorblindness, can you change the screen colors? ( You can with Garmin GPS units, as an example )If you have poor eyesite, can you change the display size? ( Again Garmin allows this )If the displays have blinking elements, can you disable the blinking?The Nikon D200 is the ONLY Nikon camera that is generally usable by epileptics. The F6 has blinking problems as does the D80 and the D40X. ( Using these products is kind of like walking through a minefield; if you encounter an out-of-range condition the blinking starts and I am history for somewhere between an hour and a day. ). The new D40X is the worst of the bunch. The Canon Digital Rebel XTi is a very nice camera but again, it has major blinking problems. I have not been able to use either the Nikon D40X or the Canon Digital Rebel XTi since I first purchased them.
10 days into using the camera on a vacation it locked up and had to be repaired. Panasonic refused to replace the camera. I now have a repaired camera for the price of a new one.
I bought one of these for a road trip of 5 hours but the iTrip was able to only intermittently maintain a connection because of periodic intrusion by radio stations. The longest it played was about 90 minutes. When I got home I found my old cassette adapter for a portable CD player, and have been using that since to great results. If I had no cassette player I would have purchased a car stereo with a jack for the iPod rather than use this thing. Don't buy it; the iTrip is an iLoser.
This particular 60" KDS-R60XBR1 product from SONY is a $3,500++ piece of junk. Within the first 8 months of purchase, we had the dreaded green tint. Repair #1 warranty. 8 months later, GREEN hue. SONY did pay for repair post warranty. Issue #3, lamp goes out! $350/repair. Issue #4 play DVD, goes green again! Issue #5, Lamp goes out again! Finally, this morning, the old red blinking light (4 times) means a service call AGAIN! 6 Issues in 3.5 years on a SONY and nearly $1,000 in repairs. It's like a bad relationship you keep going back to after a problem. Well, NO MORE! Off to buy a new 60" big screen. I don't know what the engineers were doing when they designed this at SONY. Must have been a team of new graduates. SONY is usually so reliable. My biggest gripe is that they should have had a total recall when so many problems arose and replaced the full TV with a different model.
The cartdidge has very little toner in it and it leaks toner constantly. I would never purchase this product again.
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.
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.
Bought my 50" in 2004. $3,600 !! Now the screen is covered with little blue pixels and a blue blob !! Bad optical block (known defect in product). Cost to repair? $1,200 !! SONY says "go scratch" DO NOT BUY SONY or you are in for a real shafting.Product is junk.
I have a stack of in-ear headphones, they are my favorite type for listening to talk and music. I've had them in all ranges, from super cheaps to $400 pairs, so I give my review with the price of these in addition to being able to compare them to other makes/models.PositiveThese headphones do a fairly good job in terms of clarity.The extras in the box are pretty decent.They seem fairly well made.NegativesNO BASS - and I mean none. They have no bass response at all, they're the worst I've ever heard at any price range. Regardless of it you like a lot of bass (I do) or not, you do need some bottom end to make your music sound full, this is not the case. I compared it to a pair of Sennheiser that are about 2/3rds the price and the Sennheiser were just as clear with more bass (still not enough for my liking however).WAY Overpriced - These should be about $20 headphones, maybe with the extras $25. It's very typical of Monster to overprice their items.Wrap-upDo yourself a favor and look to another brand if you're willing to pay this much for in-ear headphones. Anything is better than the buds that come with iPhone/iPod but if you're going to pay this price you should expect better. Sennheiser generally always make quality products for a fair price, but even a pair of Sony in-ear headphones for half this cost will sound just as good but with a bit more bass.
I give it 2 stars. Each star for the amount of months it lasted.One day the suction cup section just cracked and fell apart one day while I was trying to remove it from my windshield.Next time I will just pay the 15 or so bucks for the original Garmin mount.
There's a lot to like about this device, but it falls way short on one of its most advertised features, WiFi, and PalmOne is pretty poor on tech and warranty support. In short:Pros-- Nice design & features (when they work!)-- Fast processor/fast performance-- Integrated keyboard has great tactile feel and response-- Well built, sturdy feelCons-- WiFi is very unreliable (I'm only infrequently successful in getting it to connect to my home wireless network, and I've tried every fix in the book)-- Screen is unevenly backlit, so it appears blotchy, especially at the bottom (my T2 had a much better screen)-- PalmOne product support is all but non-existent.-- If you have a problem with a Palm, even within days of purchasing it, expect Palm to handle the problem by sending you a "refurb", in other words a used machine that may cosmetically fall anywhere between new and beat-up.
This Binocular is very small in real than it looks in the picture. I can not see objects clearly from half a mile also. I am not using this at all.
I thought this was an MCS format frame with a single black plastic border, but it's a cardboard backing, clear plastic front, and then four black plastic strips that you slip on to the sides. The side pieces are flimsy and they're not cut quite right so you can't get them to meet up at the corners. It holds the poster, and it looks ok from 5 feet away, but it's honestly pretty disappointing.
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 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 own an Olympus C-3000 and love it. I purchased the D-150 to use in places where I would not want to take a more expensive camera (i.e. at the beach, camping, etc). First the good points. The camera has almost every function you would expect .. including the ability to view the pictures on a TV (via the RCA output). It does not have the ability to take video or capture audio. But frankly I never take video or capture audio.Now the bad news. The picture quality of this camera is awful. Pictures are grainy and lack details and vibrance. I set my C-3000 to the same resolution 1280x960 and took a picture of the same subject with both cameras. The picture was taken outdoors to eliminate the effect of the flash. The picture on the C-3000 is vibrant and full of color. The whites are white, reds are red, and blacks are black. I then took the same picture using the D-150. What a difference. The entire picture is grainy and muted. The whites look like they have little dots of every possible color - and not true white. The blacks and reds are muted and dull. I was expecting the same picture quality if both cameras were set to the same resolution.This camera is being returned. Not recommended!
If I could give this product negative stars I would! Not only did this adapter fail to work on the one XP computer on which I was able to install, their installer completely took out the hard drive on my Win 98 machine. Not a just a system crash... not just a reinstall of Windows... this nasty piece of software required that I format my hard drive and reinstall EVERYTHING from scratch. TWICE! Of course, their tech support people are as clueless as their installer writers. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT!
First off, I have used countless firewalls and have been involved in computers and networks for 30 years. Maybe if you use this product absolutely without configuring any of the security or filtering features, it works, but if you do anything else, it's unstable and flakes out. I spent about 10 hours with this product and reset it to the factory defaults at least 8 times in order to get it to work where I could reconfigure it all over again. The DNS proxying flakes out. Once you apply any filtering rules such as IP or MAC, it intermittently crashes/flakes out, and if you add firewall rules, there is no way to delete them other than factory restore. I don't have the patience to reboot and reconfigure this thing everytime my wife complains the network is not working. The higher-end D-Link models have received a lot of terrible comments about their stability and bugs, but I figured it was just with the "bleeding edge" versions. My mistake, anything more than an out-of-box configuration is unstable. Don't waste your time because you want to do some configuration if you have any clue about security.
This product not faster as mentioned. Very slow. Belkin much batter..
I have purchased refurbished models that have lasted for years, but the HP 1320 is a piece of junk. The company has been of no help. I have called HP direct and they let me know that I purchased a printer that is broken. I am out over $150 and still have to purchase a printer
I own this router along with a Belkin Access Point that I'm attempting to get to work together. I've had to replace the AP once already and the replacement is no better. I've just "upgraded" the firmware on the router and now the router has ceased to function. I'm about 8 hours into this project which includes a ridiculous hour on the phone with Belkin tech support plus trips to the post office to ship gear back to them at my expense. I'm about to give all of the Belkin gear away and switch to something that actually works (for example, I configured two AP's and a firewall/router at work in about 15 minutes).And for a real laugh, Belkin's idea of security is to display the network's SSID without someone needing to log in. Um, right, that's secure.
I bought this item with high hopes. Plugged everything in and used it for a few minutes with mixed results. The display was a bit "fuzzy", like it was out of focus, but useable. The switch itselft was pretty hot, but not dangerously so.After about 15 minutes the display became dim and staticky. I thought my monitor died, who would think a part you just bought would be a problem! After troubleshooting, it was the brand new switch. I highly recommend you buy something else. This item is piece of junk.
4 times I've done the review for this and it still keeps showing in my "to review" list on Amazon. Enough already!
Why is this listed as a Cables to Go product? I have many Cables to Go cables and this is not one of their cables. There is no logo on the ends and it did not come in Cables to Go packaging. It came in a generic &#34;Made in China&#34; package. I am very disappointed in this product.
Be aware, these plans run concurrent with the manuafacturer's warranty. If the manufacturer provides a 1 year warranty, you are really getting only one additional year of coverage.The product description does not spell this out. Sure, it's a 2 year service plan, I guess. But it doesn't state anything about when it begins, I assumed I was getting 2 years of additional warranty coverage. Wrong. It starts with the purchase date, so I'm getting one additional year. You find that out when you receive the plan.The seller contacted me, via email, about previous negative feedback I posted. Their quick response and desire to rectify the situation prompted me to pull the feedback. Should have left it as is. They could do nothing about the terms. When they stated "rectify", they must have meant explain it to me, cause that's all I got.
IT SO CHEAP IN QUALITY ALMOST SEEMS LIKE A TOY. THIS ITEMS SHOULD BE IN THE PRICE RANGE OF $15.
I really liked the sound these put out. And they certainly isolated noise - I couldn't hear anything but what I was listing to when I had them on.Dislikes - they hurt my ears. I am wearing the smallest buds and after 6 hours of listening today - my ears still hurt 5 hours later. This has been going on for a week - I am getting ready to return them.The lanyard style is also weird. I need to be able to get on and off easily - I wind up getting them caught in my hair and my earrings.Will wait for someone else to come out with iphone compatible headphones.
I ordered a Palm Z22 in April. I was not overly impressed but it did suit my needs. Barely a month of owning it, it quit working. I could not get it to turn on. Someone else that had one said she had a similar problem in that it stopped working (coming on) as well. She left her palm on her dresser for a few months. One day while she was cleaning up she came across her Z22. She was about to throw it out but decided to try it one more time and it came on. She finally gave up on it when it did it again a month or so later. So I tried that --- it still does not work. I would not recommend this product to anyone. That was $95 down the drain.
Has 4 channels to choose from which all but one were actual stations and this transmitter will not override the station. So, had one channel to use and it was not very good reception - lots of static. Took alot of time to get it to fit right into the cigarette lighter to even work. It is inexpensive for a reason I guess.
I really wanted to give these headphones a higher review, though i cannot. I must admit the sound quality is superb and unmatched by any previous models of in-ear headphones i have owned, BUT the build quality does not match that of the sound. After about a month of owning these the housing on the right headphone came apart but i snapped it back together and didn't have any problems until recently. After about 6 months of regular use the left housing completely came apart and recently one of the wires detached itself from the speaker (if that's what you would call it) rendering it useless . I'm going to try and sauter the wire back to the speaker so i'll update my rating based on the outcome.
It took me quite sometime to make a decision in upgrading to the T5 from my reliable Palm Vx. I considered the investment in the hardcase a smart move, given the healthy investment I made in purchasing the T5. The rebate on the case is the only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1. When inserting the T5 into the case it appears to be a mismatch. It is not a snug fit at all (it rattles in the case). You have to completely remove the handheld from the case to connect to your power and hotsync cable. You can't retrieve the stylus nor retract or insert a SD card without lifting the handheld from the case. I consider the case nothing more than a mobile carrier for the handheld. Simple design considerations could and would have made the case much more compatible with the hardware it is meant to house. I intend to purchase a Wi-Fi card in the near future. I already realize now that the handheld cannot be in the case if you have the Wi-Fi card inserted. Like I said, the rebate is the only positive when purchasing this (Palm must know that too, hence the rebate).
I've bought this one time and it broke on me while jogging. I sent it back for a replacement and it took a while. And then the right side stopped working. I just gave up on these headphones. I thought they were going to be good since it was made by sennheiser. boy was a wrong. sennheiser's cans are much better not the in-ear headphones like these. think twice before buying this one.
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.
This product was excellent for about three months until the sound went out. Prior to the sound going out, the major complaint was the sound quality. When travelling on the freeway you could hardly hear the navigation sound. When WA state set laws on cell phone use, we used this as our hands free device. To our disappointment, it only lasted three months before losing all sound.Second complaint, it sends us driving in circles at times because the satellite can't catch up to the direction of the car soon enough.There has got to be better out there. Back when we bought it 1.5 years ago, this was the best one rated by consumer reports. Do your research ahead. Instead of research, talk to people that actually own the model you want to purchase.
This charger is dirt cheap for a reason!! It is horrible!! When I first used it, I was dissapointed right away with the 2 foot extended chord (pretty much max lenth), because unless you have a car charging port right next to you, it is almost impossible to use your ipod while charging it. Also, when I first plugged it in, the charging indicator light was RED! What a dissapointment! Finally, much like in the first review, my 30 gig video ipod showed identical symptoms to that of the first reviewer's. It continually restarted and shut off from the insufficient power supply, and would freeze on me as well. I as well went home later and plugged my ipod into the computer, and it worked just fine.
These speakers crackle when plugged into my laptop. If I unplug my laptop the crackling is reduced, but still perceptible when playing soft music. For loud music, these deliver a nice sound quality; but the crackling drives me nuts when I'm playing soft piano, acoustic, classical guitar, or really anything without enough "wall of sound" to drown out the crackle. I would have bought other speakers if I'd known.
I have now had two of these in three years. After a year or so, you ahve to replace the expensive battery pack. I am very disappointed.
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.
Without mentioning the poor / total lack of compatibility with other devices (it just crashes when I connect it to my in-car mp3 stereo using the usb connector); The main problem with this player is that it can't read mp3 ID3 tags. As its entire library system is based on tags, it only works properly in shuffle mode.You always end with a lot of music sorted as unknown artist / unknown album.As it can't find the track number on e-books, the chapters come in the wrong order. I got so sick of it that I went back to Creative...
this is an absolutely wonderful device to listen to. the sound quality is great, the navigation is great, everythings good...when its plugged into a wall. this thing has the worst battery every. ive had it for 3 years and im on my 4th one. the battery lasts for 5 hours for 6 months. after that, maybe an hour. its terrible. dont buy this.
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 had heard poor reviews of even the more expensive FM transmitters so decided to try out this cheaper one. But the sound quality is really poor and was no fun at all. I stopped using it within a day. I am planning to install a new Audio system with Aux input instead. You get good ones starting from 70-odd $. And u can have it installed for another 40$ from Frys.
After a little reading on line, the CLP-550 is a wonderfully inexpensive duplexing color laser printer. However, the eye on the toner bag goes bad. The simple solution is to use your (or your neighbor's) dremel or whatever to cut off the piece that the magic eye "sees". Seal with duck tape and WALLA! it works!. Just remember to check the toner bag from time to time or it could be very messy.
I ordered a battery a month and a half ago and haven't received it yet. Attempted to contact their customer support leaving messages by email on three occasions since then not to mention attempting by phone and I don't get any response as though they went out of business. They didn't mind taking my money immediately, just still waiting for service....
This was my first router, and I found the configuration menus on this product to be easy to use, with nice detailed descriptions of options. HOWEVER, as some of the other reviews have hinted, it is often necessary to reset (power cycle) the router. Either DHCP fails at the beginning of a session, or it cuts out during operation. Assigning fixed IP addresses to local computers helps, but it will still cut out from time to time. Latest firmware upgrade seems to make things a bit worse. (outsourced firmware? haha)
I, too, received the wrong adapter (does everything BUT compact flash. I wrote Amazon, they apologized, and shipped another. It's due here today, so we'll see (the shipping notice has the exact same item number)....In the meantime, I do not understand why they don't correct the photo and description.
I bought this wire and i still use it but there is a Major flaw. When i connect my laptop to my samsung led tv @1080p resolution, there is cut off on the left side of the screen. I would say about 20%. This is annoying because i have a shorter VGA cable that came with a projector i use to own and there is no cut off.
Have received 2 - 213T monitors in 3 weeks and both were DOA (manufactured in Tijuana in May 2005). Samsung is sending a replacement. Will comment on this monitor later.
Make sure and read the entire description.........something I did not do. This product does not work for a combination tv-dvd playerwhich is the product for which it was purchased. I've now returned it.
Tried to install on Windows xp. Product would only occassionaly read the memory card. In the end it created 4 different drive icons. Gave up and threw it away. Purchased another brand and it worked perfectly.
So here's my story regarding this product. I got a pair and immediately noticed that it was comfortable and I went on a 4 hour walk wearing them, after which I had no soreness around my ears, but did have a minor pain in my neck because the unit is a little heavy and in my feet but that's hardly this unit's fault. The neck pain was not that bad and went 100% away 20 minutes after taking the headphones off. I have made this 4 hour walk several other times with the same result. It also blocked noise quite well though it is not technically "noise-cancelling." About 2 weeks in, I noticed that a rattle in the right side speaker had appeared, so I returned them for the same product in exchange just in case it was a fluke. Second pair had a loose wire so with every step I took the speaker wire (which is heavy enough and long enough to swing back and forth quite a bit when not secured in place somehow made a noticeable noise in the left ear. I just got in the habit of securing the wire in place using my belt so no big deal, but then I noticed that rattle again after about a week. At this point I decided this is just a kind of shotty product (keep reading though) and immediately boxed up and returned for a refund rather than exchange.I may have been hasty. I switched to other headphones and noticed this same rattle. These headphones have never before or since had this problem and I now think it's possible (but I'm not 100% sure) that the rattle was coming from shotty recording on the podcast I was listening to at the time. And anyway, I only returned the product out of fear that the rattle would get worse and was generally an indication of a broken product. As it was, it really wasn't so bad.Well, I've been looking around, I CANNOT find a product more comfortable in the store except for $170+ Bose. I have bought and returned 3 other pairs of headphones and after each thought "I wish I had the Behringer HPS3000's again." Each hurt my ears and didn't block sound as well. One of these pairs was actually "noise-cancelling" and cost 2 and half times as much but I got interference with my cell phone, thinking "The Behringer HPS3000's blocked sound just as well with no interference." Also, you don't have to keep up with batteries on the Behringer HPS3000's. Therefore, I have reodorded the product hoping that I notice no rattle or loose wire problem in this new set, but ultimately aware that for $20 headphones that are this comfortable and block noise as well as they do, these headphones are more than acceptable. As I am on a podcast/audiobook kick and not a music kick, I can hardly make a good review of the sound quality (other than the alleged rattle); however, I did listen to a bit of opera (45 minutes?) on them and it came through nice and clear with a sound range a bit wider than I'm used to. Quite a nice experience (no noticeable rattle either.)I may edit this review after receiving the third pair. My diagnosis at the moment though is, don't expect these to be super high quality headphones and you will likely be quite pleased. If sound quality is way, way more important to you than comfort, these may not work well for you.Update: 2 months after receiving new replacement, the right side channel died completely. I actually decided to dismantle the the thing to see the problem. There is a weak solder where occasional strain takes place. With a steady hand and a soldering iron this could be fixed temporarily, or even permanently if you could give it a bit more slack. Is that worth it to you? It wasn't for me. Buy extended warranty if you buy this item.Looking into a different brand again, I landed on the Panasonic RP-HTX7 Monitor Headphones. These have worked well for me for several months, and I also have 2 friends using the same thing. Not quite as comfortable (though not uncomfortable for 30 to 45 minutes at a time), but absolutely no sound problems, and has lasted me and my two friends much longer than this Behringer product.
I bought this item and was very disappointed when I got it because the iPod screen is not visible when the iPod is inserted in the armband. I didn't look at the photo carefully and assumed that the screen would be visible--wouldn't you?There is a raised button over the center of the iPod wheel so that you can feel what you are pushing, but without a screen it is not much use. I am very disappointed in Nike for producing such a product, and I hope that Apple did not approve it.
My iPhone did not fit in this case... too tight... can not get phone out easily
I retired a couple years ago as a commercial pilot who dealt with GPS's on a daily basis and have a factory installed unit in my Acura TL.I bought this unit to use as a pedestrian sight-seeing in France and Switzerland. This review is only my experience trying to use the Garmin Nuvi 270 as a pedestrian in European cities. I make no supposition how it would work in a car in the USA nor in a car through the narrow streets of Europe or as a pedestrian in US cities..The Garmin Nuvi 270 has a pedestrian mode and is pre-loaded with maps of Europe. At slightly over $300 the unit was very appealing so I bought one for my trip in May 2008.The Good:1. The touch screen is very responsive2. The screen is very clear and bright.3. 3.5 inch screen, in my view, is the perfect pedestrian size.4. The database used is good by today's standards.5. Physically the 270, in my opinion, is the correct size for walking.The Bad:1. The first bad feature and by far the overriding issue is the Nuvi 270's inability to acquire satellites in European cities . (Without Satlilite communication the Nuvi 270 is not able to navigate.) I read all the reviews posted on Amazon and elsewhere, although many mentioned this issue, none seemed to adequately drive this point home enough for me not to buy it. On our day trip to Strasbourg, France, I held the unit out at arms length for 1 1/2 hours while walking and saw only two screens, `Acquiring satellites' or `unable to acquire Satellites do you want to continue'. The unit never ever acquired enough Satellites in Strasburg to even show where we were, let alone navigate. I even stood on a round-about in the middle of a busy intersection for 20 minutes hoping it would acquire enough Satellites to be functional....it did not! I cannot over stress this enough....it was useless in Paris, where it would acquire for a short time and then lose them during the walk, in Geneva where it acquired them on the lake, but lost them in town. In Marseilles where it acquired them going to an island but quickly lost them in town.2. Once acquired, satellite retention is very poor. Sometimes aircraft GPS', as well as my Acura will take a couple minutes to acquire satellites, particularly if the unit has been moved while turned off, but once satellites are acquired they seldom lose reception, if ever unless you drive through a tunnel. The Garmin Nuvi 270, on the other hand, readily loses reception.3. There is no Operating manual available for the Garmin Nuvi 270 either in the box or on the web. Only 11 quick start booklets in 11 languages.4. Once you have looked for a destination it now resides in Recently found places, but cannot be deleted unless all destinations are deleted. If there is a way I couldn't figure it out as there is no manual.5. When charging, the unit says it is charging but never tells you when it is fully charged. I let it charge for over 24 hours and it continued to display, `charging'..6. The unit has a segmented bar that let's you know how much battery charge is left, but Garmin obviously hasn't figured out how to correlate that to time. A total of 5 bars, one would think 2 bars would indicate 40% left. WRONG, 2 bars generally meant less than 20 minutes left of usage.7. Does not use changeable batteries, so if you're away from your hotel, walking, you can't put fresh batteries in; coupled with not having any real clue how much charge you have left on the permanently installed battery, leads to a problem. (How much do I conserve, how much charge is left in real time, etc.)8. You can't plan your trip unless you are there. For example: If I'm in the USA and I want to see what attractions are located around the hotel I plan to stay in in Paris, the unit will not do it. It will only show me the attractions located close to where the unit physically is at that point. (Assuming you can get reception).9. The current satellite reception strength indicator is not visible on the map screen.10. When walking, in pedestrian mode, you have two choices for screen orientation. One allows the map to orient in the direction you are walking, the other North remains at the top of the screen. For the short time my 270 was able to retain satellites, I tried both. The unit's computing speed coupled with current satellite available accuracy makes the mode where the screen orients in the direction you are walking near useless. The screen near continually `hunts' for correct orientation. (Perhaps when the next generation satellites are all up and SA has been removed completely, this mode will work) Best to leave it on North at the top although I could not fully evaluate this in Paris because I never had constant satellite reception long enough.11. The screen is easily washed out by bright sunlight.12. No place exists on the unit to attach a lanyard; this is a problem in that the unit's case is very smooth and can slide out of your hand easily.All in all the unit is the right size for a pedestrian with a nice touch screen, but falls unacceptably short in Satellite reception capabilities and battery longevity (3-4 hours) given the batteries can't be changed. Assuming it found a few satellites where are you going to charge it during a 10 hour walking tour, or a hike, or a bike ride?1/18/2008: This review was once one of the most helpful negative reviews. It now no longer lists if anyone found it helpful and is buried deep.....is Amazon manipulating reviews?2/1/2009: After writing to Amazon and asking them why my voting disappeared, the numbers are back up....Amazon claims a software glitch.
The speakers that were sent, Well one was hardly working and the other sounded loud but was not very good on the low end......So my search is still on for A good low end sounding pair
I bougth this TV, and was so happy, but a day it does not turn on, I sent it to the service center, and I can't believe it, they say that the TV has a lamp damage, and that the repair has a cost of $4.000,oo. THREE TIMES THE COST OF THE TV and that the replacement part just come, (together) the lamps, the screening, and the TV card. The service center says that a 0,5% of these TV had these problem. I'm talking at this moment with SONY CENTER INTERNACIONAL, and waiting for an answer.Todo lo que tengo en mi casa es marca Sony, Compr&eacute; este TV y estuve muy contenta, pero de repente tuve problemas al encenderlo, llame al servicio t&eacute;cnico y ellos dicen que tiene quemadas las l&aacute;mparas y que el costo es de $4.000,oo porque las lamparas vienen solo en un kit que incluye la pantalla, la tarjeta y las famosas l&aacute;mparas, esta TV, se me da&ntilde;o a los tres a&ntilde;os de uso, y tengo otros tres (de la misma marca) que tienen 15 a&ntilde;os de uso y siguen en perfecto estado. Este TV me cost&oacute; $1.200,oo y la reparaci&oacute;n luego de 3 a&ntilde;os $4.000 (eso cuesta el repuesto)TRES VECES EL VALOR DEL MISMO, el servicio t&eacute;cnico dice que estos TVs. en el 0,5% tienen este problema... Espero ellos reconozcan que las l&aacute;mparas vinieron con fallas. Estoy esperando que tiene que decirme Sony al respecto, pues hasta aqui tendr&eacute; que tirarlo a la basura, no sin antes asegurarme de tomarme una foto mientras lo pongo en el carro recolector de desperdicios.
I got 3 loose rolls of film, not as pictured in orginal Fuji wrapping.Without original wrapping I cannot tell the film's experation date.
I bought this so I could completely erase the hard drive on my old desktop before I donated it.The Boot CD is supposed to erase a hard drive in 3 easy steps. It flat out does not work! I spent several hours trying to get it to work and trolled the web for suggestions. I changed BIOS settings, rebooted numerous times, tried the DVD and CD drives...nothing worked. It's supposed to be as simple as "1. insert the Boot CD into your CD-ROM drive, 2. restart your computer, and 3. delete your data with confidence." NopeSo then I tried the other CD hoping I could erase most data since the Boot CD didn't work. The other CD prompts for serial number but rejects the one it came with.The 80+ page user guide had no troubleshooting suggestions for either of these issues.I ultimately downloaded DBAN for free and successfully used that.
I bought the iTrip for my newly accquired iPod just a few weeks ago. That night, i went out to the car and sat in the garage and tested it out. I thought that it was the coolest thing ever. It was like a remote control for my radio! One that had all of my cds on it! I mean, it didnt get any better. Oh, and the design was kickin.However, and this is a big however, the feeling of euphoria didnt last. The very next day as i was driving around i started getting.... interferance. Static. I couldnt believe it. It had worked just fine the day before! I took to grabbing the ipod and holding it thisclose to the radio console to cut down on static, and that didnt really seem to help that much. Not to mention that i was trying to drive around Houston while doing so.So I got a cassette tape. Amazing differance. Crystal Clear Sound. No static. And yes, you do have to deal with a wire in the way of your fast food coke, but i think it's a small price to pay.There are people here that hail from the same city as me and say they have no problem with interferance on their iPod. My hope is that they simply dont know any better, but i fear that it may be a case of 13-year-old kids reviewing a product that seems cool but one that they havent even used. It just doesn't seem possible to me to give a glowing review of this product. Really, the only reason it gets even two stars from me is for design and thought. Conceptually, this products rocks out. In actuallity, it stinks. baddddd.
My Toshiba REGZA 32HL67U was shipped on Dec.31 and reached Las Vegas on 1/03. Las Vegas is only a two hour drive from me. When the tracking information showed it still in Las Vegas after two days I started calling CEVA Technologies, who has bought out Eagle. I made several phone calls before anyone would even look into the matter for me. I just kept being told that they didn't know why my TV was still sitting in Las Vegas and they would have someone call me back. No one ever did. Today I called again and I finally got someone to set up a delivery date for me....two days from now! By then my TV will have been in Las Vegas for nearly a week! To me that is totally unacceptable. I wish now that I had bought the TV elsewhere. I have no idea what condition it will be in when it finally arrives. I am posting this just so people will be aware of what they may run into with this delivery service.Update:I finally received the TV...after it sat in Las Vegas for a week. Someone form CEVA Marketing & Communications finally called me and apologized for the delay in delivery. He told me that the deliveryman for this area kept calling off work and instead of calling someone else in to deliver they just let it sit there. He agreed that was not acceptable and also apologized that no one had returned my calls. The day it was actually delivered the normal deliveryman didn't show up yet again, but this time they actually called someone else to make the delivery. The man that actually made the delivery was very nice and very professional. He carried the TV into the room that I wanted it in, unboxed it, set it where it was to go and plugged it in to make sure that it would come on. From my experience and the experience of others that I have heard about Eagle's (CEVA) problems seem to be with the final delivery hubs and this is where they need to greatly improve. I would advise anyone tracking their order to start calling as soon as the order reaches the delivery hub and to keep calling if needed until you get the order. That being said, I love the TV. It looked pretty good right out of the box, and now that I have tweaked the settings it really looks wonderful! This set has many settings that can be tweaked to your liking. The AVS forums has a whole thread on these sets that can help with that: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=835924&highlight;=Toshiba+REGZA+32HL67UI am using the HDMI hookup and have not had any problems at all.
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.
This fits right in my Passat 2002, which is great, and it looks OK (OE looks way better tho).Yet, when I was installing it, the face plate broke off, and the tabs broke off.I ended up having to buy another one off Amazon!For $12, I guess you get what you paid for!
Just when I thought that I will learn to forego the screen and use the screenless iPOD shuffle, I learn that I have to pay 30% of the price for an armband - otherwise the unit will keep on bouncing on my chest as I tire out on the treadmill.Guess what, the reason I was planning to go for the shuffle was that I needed less songs - so I can do with even less and buy the 256MB Sandisk with band, looks, et al at $70.
I had my CD tower for easy(at least i thought) storage of my cd collection. However this thing continuously fell apart. Lasted 4+ months and decided to stop using it. Please don't waste your money on such a terrible product. Mine pretty much fell apart directly out of the box.
i have had the headphones for a few weeks and assumed i would get used to the annoying scratching sound--just cannot. have been spoilt by my previous bose headphones with their lame cables, i confess (the sound was crystal clear). i will probably revert to bose as i am unlikely to get used to the scratching that completely distracts me from the music.
I bought these for my girlfriend thinking they were &#34;noise canceling&#34; headphones, which is what I searched for on Amazon. They do NOT have active noise canceling. (See the Bose QuietComfort 15 for a pair that does.) They simply claim to block out other sounds because of how padded they are. That is, they offer &#34;up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound&#34; via the padded ear cups that surround your ear. But if your head is small (like my girlfriend's), the ear cups don't press against your face all the way. She did not find them to reduce as much noise as she was hoping. She also said they were too heavy to wear for a long time. I personally tried them on and found their weight acceptable and also thought that their noise attenuation was better than I would have expected (given that it's not active). However, I also felt that they didn't get very loud. I set my Galaxy S3 to max volume, and the headphones didn't hurt my ears. We did not spend time &#34;burning in&#34; the headphones the way other reviewers suggested. We returned them because my girlfriend said they were not what she was hoping for.
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.
I bought this drive. All went well until P. 20 of their instruction manual. After following the instructions on P. 20 to enable DMA, the computer no longer recognizes ANY of my CD drives.I called tech support many times -- always got a recording that either the wait time was 50+ minutes OR they could not handle my call now. When I FINALLY did get in touch with them, they agreed I'd done exactly as the instructions say....(this was after waiting On Hold for 1.5 HOURS.... good thing I had a speaker phone.... they told me the only solution was to RE-INSTALL WINDOWS, and this time don't follow the instructions on page 20.THIS IS NOT GOOD. I will not buy another Plextor product. I am now out $240, and now neither of my CD's works, and now I have to re-install Windows and all my other software as well.
I'm so confused because I'm not having the same luck with this flash as the majority of reviewers here. It seems as though either the battery life barely lasts more than a few pictures, or the flash is just not working correctly. I've changed the batteries three times in an hour and the flash still isn't doing it's job. It just doesn't even go off! If there is enough light in the room, the flash won't work and I just get a grainy in-motion picture. Even my built-in-camera flash does a better job! I feel like I wasted my money, unless I'm doing something wrong? I'm still learning the technical aspects of photography, but I attached the flash, locked in in place, and turned the switch on. The red pilot light comes on. Is there a step I'm missing?! Please help!
Woe to the customer who has *any issue whatsoever* with their $2K unit. But first, the good stuff:This is a complex review becuase there is as much to like as dislike about what is arguably the most feature-rich GPS currently available (including all factory-installed units according to my audiophile and 'auto-phile' friends). It has a 30GB hard drive (!) so you can load in your CDs, but an obnoxious DRM so that it will not read your iTunes-purchased MP3s that you ripped onto a CD. 2 stars on the DRMIt has a lot of interesting features such as the possibility of satellite-linked traffic information. In the San Francisco Bay Area, I found this feature to work pretty well. There are some obvious flaws: either in the UI or the actual calculation, it doesn't appear to readily include the traffic delays in the arrival time. I don't trust it to reroute me to arteries over freeways when i think it is faster. I may be right, it may not. I don't trust it b/c I have taken some of these routes against its recommendation and found the ETA to have decreased after recalculation. Very 1st Gen. on the traffic link.If you have a remote steering wheel control for your stereo, you either have to buy pioneer's clunky add-on (~$20-$50) or spend about $100 from a 3rd party to integrate into your factory wheel (what I did).The ipod integration is 1st rate. It is how it should be. Bluetooth interface? haven't got that working yet.Rear camera? didn't buy that. XM radio & XM satellite: well integrated. 5 stars on the accessoriesAll of these accessories add up to real money. Installers charge $500. DIY appears to be exceptionally complicated. It is not uncommon to pay $3500-$4000 for each car (!), all-in. 1 star on the cost. It may be worth it, but when factory units are half that, this begins to look real expensive.The bad part technically (beside the sloppy traffic calculations or UI or both) is that this thing is based on Windows and it shows. The UI is ugly and clumsy compared to LINUX-based factory systems like those from MB, Audi, & others. The whole look and feel appears very 1998. 2 stars on the UI.On to the service part: Pioneer appears to be the anti-Apple. The anti-American Express. The anti-Disney. (Whatever model of good service you have in your head).Here is my bad experience:One of two Z1s malfunctioned. Installers returned unit to Pioneer under warranty. I pay shipping. Unit returns 2 weeks (!) later saying that the unit was "reset" (no parts needed). We plug it in, same problem. We swap units, we swap cars, it is clearly the same defective unit (not our wiring, etc.). We have to pay to ship it back to Pioneer again (and wait another two weeks). In addition to calling Pioneer Tech. Support to attempt diagnosis over the phone, we call Pioneer's version of "customer service". It is a comedy. I had a simple request: do the *2nd* repair on the *same unit* in one day, not two weeks and send it back to me the same day. I don't want to be w/o the unit for a month. Simple request, clearly and quiety stated. I had to speak to seven people over 2 days for a total hold time of 80 minutes. The "supervisor" has yet to return a call after two messages. People were so reluctant (or even refused) to give their name that they would just transfer me to the next person, evenually looping me back to the first person. Maybe my experience is an outlier. My sense is that the treatment is poor when the units do go bad. In any case, this is a datapoint for you. Zero stars on the serviceOh, I strongly suggest against Bestbuy for installation. They charged me $500 to do a really ugly job putting the unit into one of my cars. The malfunction could have also been their fault. I would return to the independent shops next time. No more money for the install, but a more competent job from what I have heard. This is about Pioneer, not Best Buy, but if it were: 1 star for installation.overall: 1 star (although i still like the technical promise and the features)
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.
I've got the "non-talking" version of this scope, but I thought I'd post this here, too, since everything else is the same...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.
Please don't buy it, don't make this mistake!!. I bought it and after 3 weeks this piece of **** didn't work anymore. I don't want to see the "Fatal Error System" every time that i want to listening to the music. Save your money and keep it to buy a good MP3 player.
This hardware is well-made and I have heard very good things about the non-bluetooth version of the mouse. When it's connected and working, it does its job very well. Unfortuntately the MX5000 set suffers from some very poorly made software that makes it very difficult to use effectively. At seemingly random intervals, the mouse will start lagging or stop altogether. If this happens during gameplay, you're in a bad way. The keyboard also suffers from a truly annoying bug. When it comes off of its sleep state, it will double the first key you press. I have also had the keyboard just reset out of the blue. Add in that the SetPoint software for the LCD screen only fully works with two pieces of software (MusicMatch and Windows Messenger), and you have a very disappointing desktop package. The MX1000 is a great mouse on its own, but stay away from this Bluetooth combo. It is unstable and very frustrating to use.
I was really attracted to this printer because it had all the features plus it had the capability to be a network printer via its ethernet connection.Well I installed the printer software on my main machine, notebook and my wifes machine and got three different results.My main machine installed and prints fine but scanning frequently hangs. My notebook works pretty well with scanning only hanging rarely. The drivers wouldn't install on my wife's XP system.The next issue is how the scanning software works. In typical HP fashion the software works in a non-intuitive way. You scan multiple photo's in but the scanning app holds them hostage until you save them. There is no "apparent" way to save them either. When you exit the scanning app about 1minute later a save dialog pops up (geezo HP magic strikes again). You do have the option to save in multiple formats - the default is bmp.In any case as usual even updating the drivers produces no difference in how anything worked. HP does not know how to create good Windows applications or drivers.Ken
I dont normally review items but i had to say something about these headphones.. They are horrible. I have a cheap set of Koss headphones that sound better. The sound quality is very poor. I plugged my Koss and the Sony in side by side and I was very disappointed in the Sony's. The Sony's had such a muddy sound, no clarity at all. It almost sounded as if i had earplugs in my ears. Maybe i got a defective set of headphones.
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.
This was something that stopped working very quickly.Bad printing quality came on early. I took the ink cart out to check and then the ink cart wouldnt go back in. i bought another ink cart,still the same.except this time the ink cover fell off when i tried to press it in a little more tougher. Does it take a rocket scientist to figure this out? i wouldnt think so. mine was a waste of money.
While the earphones are nice the cable has broken on me twice. The first time I went to the UE website and they were out of stock so I emailed them, and they sent me a free pair. That was nice however they smelled like a skunk sprayed them. That was fun cleaning it off.Now these replacement cables have broken and I'm left with $250 paperweights. This line has been canceled and I'm annoyed they don't have replacement parts for it.I will never buy another UE product again.
Less than 2 years old...very heavy, very very hot, locks up quite a bit, and the case is cracking in half by the hinges. Called now, HP customer service and it will cost me about $250 to replace the cracked case which is obviously a design flaw along with the locking up and overheating problems. It took me almost 2 years to pay this thing off and now it is close to worthless.
I was in the market for a cd/clock radio, saw this one which looks very nice, and took it home. Now, i'm getting ready to take it back. what's wrong with it? Here we go...1) The LED is WAY to bright. It has a dimmer switch on the back, but since the it's not the numbers that light up, but rather the screen, even on the lowest setting it is like a mini-floodlight; alright from across the room but not nice next to your bed.2) The CD alarm plays for a half hour and then goes to this smoke-alarm on steroids beeping. Alright when you are asleep, but when you wake up to a CD and start puttering around getting ready, and the beep hits, you immediately start looking for the fire.3) The radio doesn't work. It gets good reception, but for some odd reason it won't register anything below 97.0 on the FM dial, no matter what position the marker is in. 3 out of the 4 tolerable stations are now unreachable for me.4) The CD player isn't freindly in the morning. After the beep is shut off, the CD player seems uncertain that you actually want to hear music, even after you've pushed play. If you are lucky, you will get a song or two out before self-doubt overwhelms it and it stops playing at all.5) the &quot;dual alarm&quot; is misleading. One alarm is CD, the other is radio. You can't set it to play a CD at one 6:00am, and then again at 8:00am; one of those has to be radio. Basically, rather than a dual alarm, it is two single alarms. If that makes sense. Which it should.6) The CD player opens if you breathe on it. Well, not literally, but it has a hard time distingishing between an attempt to open the CD cover and any other movement anywhere near / on the clock. I have no idea why this is, but I swear that it opened twice this morning while it was fiddling with the radio.Anyway, now that i know what can go wrong in one of these things, I'll know what to look for when i return this one.
I thought this was going to be a good product but it does nothing but eat cds and spit them out. I had the product for a year and only made 1 cd of proably about 25 before I gave up. It would never work with my new thinkpad and xp and technical support was horrible. Tech support kept telling me to turn off things in the background that typically are running in any windows operating system etc. I got an old fart who kept explaining to me that he had been ding this for 30 years instead of getting the product to work. I sent product back and got rembursed. I won't buy any of this company's products again because this was such a headache.
I received this stool as a gift Dec-09. After 1.5 years one of the legs broke and I sent an email to Lars at walkstool in sweden.He claims it was from abuse. Said I leaned over and put too much stress on one leg. I did not do that.Conclusion, save your money and buy a cheaper stool you can have two of those in the time this one lasted.I have seen this described as indestructible, IT IS NOT.Just thought I would add the last thing that Lars Andersson, president (what he said in the email to me) said to me when I was trying to get this issue worked out:"P.S. I you think that Walkstool is not living up to even third party retailer, I suggest you throw it away and forget Walkstool for the rest of your life. Remember if a product brakes in any way, it has to be verified that it's a quality issue, I e warranty issue. If not, there is normally no replacement."Again, this stool is only for PERFECTLY even ground. Where do you find that while camping or disc golfing. Buy the camp stool for 1/3 of the price and save your money!
The driver killed my win vista and I had to reinstall it. Wasted hours...Cheap and dirty.
After almost a year and a half of use my review of the battery can be summarized this way.Order spares and don't plan on ever getting 1800 captures on a single charge.Others defend this as a five star battery despite actual performance that is nowhere near the claims made by Nikon. Sending the message that inflating the performance of an accessory for whatever reason is fine. That no matter what it's perfect in every way!I give my Nikon outfit that includes lenses, filters, flashes, eyepieces and battery's an overall five stars.Performance of the battery is good but not as good as promised. Not understated as is typical of this manufacturer but far enough off to appear exaggerated rather than optimistic.Hey no problem! I use the camera a lot and expect to carry spares and charge them more too.Rather than jump on a rubber stamp bandwagon I figure reviews are a reality check for those who have yet to buy the equipment. A way to say hey man 1800 captures isn't going to happen unless you are are the type setting the D200 to P and using the battery only to click the shutter. That getting 1800 captures isn't possible if you access the menu options, review your images or check histograms let alone use the flash. No, forget about viewing on the TV or changing white balance and stuff like that and you may just have a battery that goes past a 2gb card. I don't mean it takes doing all of those things either. Do any of them and you may get three or four hundred actuations if shooting jpg's. Just remember to leave noise reduction off and don't load the buffer. Otherwise consider getting at least a couple extra units when you buy the camera.Remember.. you are in charge of how long they last!The knowledgeable and always overjoyed don't provide gallery links, only sarcasm and admissions that a contrasting review irritates them.Oh well.So I don't get the rubber stamp vote. So the blindly devoted are irritated.That's ok!Understanding how this battery really performs will allow some to prepare accordingly and go on to have a five star experience with the D200 as I have.I love my Nikon gear but the battery is one of the few areas that could stand a little improvement.Good luck!Now here in October 2006 I must say I am amazed by the amount of unhelpful clicks this review gives me.I still have the same reaction everytime I see more.You can't possibly tell me that one battery allows you to operate this camera effectively and for any length of time without getting caught short . Hah! 2800 images ... that's a joke!Maybe if you pull your D200 out once a week to take family snapshots or pictures of the dog and cat.There is no way you could take more than a few hundred shots while working the menu's as needed let alone using accessories.Look, I will say it again! This battery gives mediocre performance. I know, I have four of them and easily shoot 10GB's a week. Of course I am coming from the perspective of using Nikon as a system and in a variety of circumstances rather than someone who sets it to P and could care a less about accessing the many menu features that make the D200 a great camera.I am sticking by guns on this one all the way! As it is I am charging batteries almost everytime I walk back in the door. It is a rare day indeed when I do any work with the camera and just come home and sleep well knowing I have enough juice for the next time.I love Nikon equipment! I even love Nikon jackets and shirts. Heck, I may go out and get Nikon tatooed on my arm some day soon but don't tell me this battery comes close to performing as promised.Don't tell me this is a five star battery!Cuz that is just not so.It is in fact the weakest link in an otherwise excellent system.If you want to use your D200 for anything other than snapshots then order spares when you order the camera.Now if the battery desciption was anywhere close to the reality than my rating might be five stars.But this is a review not a testimonial! Rubberstamping five stars on products that don't perform even remotely close to described by the brand that labels them .... who does that help?Good luck!
The workmanship is terrible. Mine came missing most of its pins and it does not Hot Sync. Now I need to pay shipping and handling there and back to have it replaced. The Palm cradle is poor too, but at least it worked for 9 months before breaking.
I realized when I ordered this HD Jump that I lived in an outlying suburban area of Mpls,MN. I knew it was a gamble on reception. I can actually pick up the public radio broadcast I was after. The problem is that the HD Jump ADVERSELY affected my normal FM reception so badly that I pulled it all back out. I would not recommend this product. Try something with HD built into the radio itself.
Like everyone else, I wanted to upgrade away from Apple headphones and I wanted some comfortable, great sounding earphones for running.Before I even gave the CX-300s a listen, I was very annoyed by the design which has the right ear cord 3 times longer than the left. I understand the feature, but I absolutely hate the way it feels hanging along side my face while I'm running. Even when I've tried to adapt by sticking the cord in my shirt collar, the first time I turn to look for a car before crossing the street, it pops out.The sound quality is above average, not stellar, but good for the price. Bass exists and sounds nice when the buds are deep in your ear. The issue there is, these don't stay firmly in your ear on a 2-3 mile run. They don't fall out (most of the time), but they feel like they might. Even then though, they sound fine.Here I am a year after purchasing the headphones, which have gained only moderate use over that time and the left earphone has gone defective. There is very minimal sound leaving the speaker and while both ear buds are in, it sounds completely dead. Combine this with my discomfort of their design and I can not recommend the Sennheiser CX-300 earphones.
I bought one batch of 100 and they worked great. The next batch was total CRAP!!! I'm using ImgBurn and have burned plenty of discs in the past with the exact same ISO files without problems. This pack of discs is garbage. I don't know what's going on but quality control seems to be a problem. Even the good burns that verify frequently have glitches. You have to watch every second of every video to ensure your customer won't have problems.
Was shipped fast and was useless when received. CD player works great but it is not a "car kit" when all you get with it is ear buds. The listing stated I would receive headphones, cd player, remote control, cassette tape adapter and a car charger. Informed seller and seller stated I had to click several links to get to the accurate description of the item. Discount Daves was the name of the seller. I am leaving state so I needed it fast but I got ripped off instead. Thanks Amazon.
Keyboard: Great. A solid product, and I have no complaints.Mouse: Poor. Eats batteries like mad. Not smooth or responsive at all; possibly a weak signal, however, mine was only a couple feet from the antenna. Also seems fussy when used with solid-color mousepads. Bah!Antenna: Eh, yet another space-waster. Why can't these things be contained in a smart little dongle, instead of in a big honkin paperweight that sits on my desk and ads to my spaghetti of cords? Other keyboards do it better, why can't Microsoft?Conclusion: I use the keyboard, which works fine for me, except that I resent the size of the antenna. As for the mouse, I THREW IT AWAY (yes, I actually did) and replaced it with a better stand-alone model. In short, if you can buy the keyboard by itself, go for it and just buy a different mouse sepatately.
My third ipod in less than a year just broke. I have never had so much problems with a consumer electronic item.First it was a battery that lasted less than an hour. It would show charged and then turn off. The ipod they sent me had a screen too dim to read. Now this ipod, less than two months of little use, has a folder with a exclamation point. 3 in one year? A coincidnce or shoddy product?Their website is designed assuming you just need to be told to turn off the hold switch. To get any real support you have to go to their discussion board which has lots of angry people not getting much help. (if you are even considering buying an Ipod go to this site!)If you self determine that you have to send it in you are sent to another place where you have to type in your serial number. (Which is less than 3 point in size. I have to find a magnifying glass to read it!) Each time I did it it came back and says there is no serial number on file. I then had to find the phone number to call (which is not on their support site) They ask me the serial number &amp; add it to the data base and tell me to wait two hours to type it in again.When I expressed concern that they were just senidng me back to something that was very broken they were quite rude and told me if I am willing to pay them additional money they will take the repair order over the phone. ???!!!!!HOW IS THIS PRODUCT RANKED ABOVE TRASH BY ANYONE?????? HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS SUPPORT????I swear if any other company treated their customer like this they would be out of business immediately.Do not put yourself through this. Buy any other MP3 player on the market
I bought three of these because we recently decided to let go of cable and go with netflix and over the air programming. Well these antennas are definitely affordable and compact. They really do not require a lot of space. On the other hand, I could pick up a channel no matter what I did to these antennas. The ONE channel I did manage to pick wasn't something to get all excited over because I can hear it but I can't see it.
There are quite a bit of reviews which state how this thing fails after a short period. I have bought several palmpilots over the years ranging from under $100 to over $500. I'm tired of them dying. The Z22 died on me within 2 months. I didn't drop it or anything. The screen just went blank one day and never came back. Last year a bought a cheap palm pilot for about $25 and I could not be happier. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it keeps lists, has a phone book, and has alarms. I realized it's all I need.
I purchased a PQI memory card and it died after about two months.Although PQI advertises a lifetime guarantee on their memory products and their website has you fill out an RMA request form and email it to them as an attachment, the email address they give is invalid. All subsequent emails to PQI regarding the invalid email address and warrantee processing were not responded to.According to the Better Business Bureau "this company has an unsatisfactory record".
clearly states tv and stand when i went to cancel this order customer service rep got very nasty with me told me it would be up to 30 days to get my money back when they state on line money back with in 3 days i will never order from them again
I ordered this for my husband for Christmas. It was for his scope for hunting. Imaging my surprise when a 15" long box arrived. I thought, well maybe it is better than it seems! Plus, it was 2 days before Christmas! (no time to change it). When he opened the box I couldn't believe how flimsy it was. Plus, one of the support arms was broken. Now I have to return it. No where in this product description does it state that this is a compact tripod. Believe me, I don't want to guess how much it would hold, but it wouldn't be much! Sometimes even Nikon can make a flimsy product! This appears to be very cheaply made and completely inadequate for any serious use.
I used one of these routers at home to connect my desktop and laptop for basic file sharing. It does work ... sometimes. I often have to keep my laptop within six feet to get it to keep a connection. Pathetic. I wish that I had spent the extra money for Linksys.
So I REALLY needed my printer today, and what has happened to this piece of junk is that I always go somewhere else to get a nice CRISP PRINT. This thing lasts for the first few hundred copies, then forget about it. Ink is smeared and words are even stricken through. Skip on this.
It worked for a few weeks. But then the suction cup failed after a few seconds to a few minutes on the windscreen. It's almost comical. I recommend you look elsewhere and don't hope it will work for you -- that's what I did, and it didn't.
I have had this product for over a year now and it functions as a external USB hard drive enclosure for an old HD that I have. I used the network functionality when I first bought it but then it failed after a few weeks. It has not been able to come alive since.I would not recommend this product at all.
I just got this "lens" a few days ago. I was really excited to get it because I really like doing macro-photography. Here are a few things you should know about this product.1. Putting the lens onto your actual camera lens takes a bit of practice. It's not smoothing going and until you figure it out, there's a danger that the universal snap-on feature this lens has can snap away and scratch your actual lens. I'm very careful with my camera and even so it does not mount easily...but having said all that, once it goes on, you and the lens should be fine.2. The product description said vignetting "may" occur. I'm here to tell you that it's not a slight case of vignetting but serious vignetting. The actual image is encased in a thick black frame with a circle holding your image in the centre. Naturally with macro photography in most cases, the edges of the photo are redundant to the subject matter but then again do you really want to crop every single image you take? Then you invariably end up with a square image which, when printed gets compromised anyway.3. You have to get really close to the subject matter for the image to be crisp and clear...really very close. Finally, if you're a sony nex user like me, you'll note that this product is close to $80. The Sony macro lens is roughly $250. I tried it in the store. Love. (It's between that and the more expensive Zeiss lens.) I think you know what I'll be doing. However, it might work far better on other cameras. The Raynox website has a chart to tell you with which cameras this product is compatible.
The product arrived promptly and I was able to install it. However, the titanium silver color is not silver at all, it's just plain gray metal paint. The image is heavily photoshopped, made to look much shiny than it is. The quality is much to be desired, more of a $40 item you would find at Walmart, definitely not worth the money. I have recently bought another TV stand (from BigLots) which is a lot better in quality and costs less. Also, the plastic screw holders for the glass shelves are difficult to install. All in all, pretty disappointed with the purchase. This was my first Amazon letdown, though.
I purchased this monitor as an upgrade to an e-Machines 15in. Monitor. The e-Machine is long since gone and I hooked the new Philips up to my very powerful Pentium 4 machine. The quality of the text and grapics on the lower half of the screen is the worst I've ever seen. It is as if you are looking through water.I called Philips support and got a Call Center in India. I found the support person to not be very knowledgeable and very hard to understand. They told me that it had to be interference caused by cordless phones and stereo speakers. I moved all possible problem sources and nothing changed. I will be buying NEC or Envision after I return this one.
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--
PORTABLE DVD FITS NICELY INTO CASE. IT HOLDS THE BATTERY AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS THAT CAME WITH DVD PLAYER. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT FOR PROTECTION AND TRANSPORTATION
I really wanted to like this camera. Make sure your store accepts returns.Router- ExcellentCamera-AwfulRouter Software - Pretty goodCamera Software -Barley any featuresThe picture is like looking thru a glass of soup.Indoors is dark and murky most detail is lost. Pointing outside, all is a white wash. It was not meant for outside anyway.Must use Internet Explorer to view from internet. Uses an Active X control. Not Java.The software is very limited. You can only do a couple of things - email or record a video. Does not store or send snapshots. I did not bother testing motion detect. as it can't see much anyway. You can make a couple of color adjustments and motion sensetivity adjustments.The networking works fine, but you have to reboot the camera after changing settings- instructions did not say this- hours of frustration.Wait a year for this technology to become usable.
I bought this product to replace a previous HP all-in-one printer I had. This is by far the worst printer I have ever owned. It does not like photo paper, it is unreliable and it goes through ink quickly as the cartridges are tiny and overpriced. Do yourself a favor - DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!
Don't waste your money on this software. I purchased this software to erase a hard drive before donating the computer. I initially tried running this software from the hard drive after installing it. It would not run with all of the many little programs that Windows opens running. I then created a boot disk from the software and used it to boot the computer. It then said it couldn't erase the hard drive as configured, despite the fact that the BIOS showed that it was configured correctly for Drive Erase. I eventually purchased Webroot's Wndow Washer, which worked perfectly.
The antenna has bad reception and has poor quality that material. I do not recommend buy this product. It is the tipical product of China
garbled,distorted sound with fade in and out. Now I have to spring for return postage.
We were given the AD-1200 Apex when we purchased our Sony TV. We put it aside because we already had a video player. Today, we finally took it out of the box to hook it up to another TV and there is no color. We were trying to set up a slide show from jpeg pics on a cd. It came in but was black and white. We have worked with it for several hours and my husband finally said "trash it".
Here is some information I would have liked to have had before ordering this product. I was hoping that these filters would attach directly to my S3 lens. Unfortunately, these filters need the included adaptor to attach. This adapter accomodates for the lens zooming in and out, but it adds another 1 3/4" to the camera which then made it bigger than my SLR camera and unable to fit in my digital camera bag. You also need this adaptor to attach the telephoto and wide angle extension lens. This causes a problem when using the flash, because it blocks part of the flash and creates a semi-circle shadow at the bottom of your photos. I found the telephoto lens of poor quality for sharpness and only the center was in soft focus while the image continued to blur as it moved to the edges. The wide-angled did give me a wider view (with dissortion as expected), but once again you can't use with a flash. The wide-angle gave me no advantage (other than dissortion) on close-ups. I didn't try the pocket tripod that came with the kit, but I'm not sure I would trust it holding my Canon S3 in any condition that I may want to use a tripod (other than a self-timer shot in a calm environment). All in all, I didn't find the kit very useful for what I wanted it for. I was hoping to find filters that would attach directly to the Canon S3, so it would protect my lens, but not add much additional size to my camera. This was not it. (PS: If you get this kit, you will need to buy another lens cap to fit the new 58m lens size)
We recently did an extensive remodel of our kitchen and thought this would be a great addition. Unfortunately, as soon as we drilled the holes in our new cabinets to install it, we were sorry. The sound quality is so poor we had to turn it up full volume to understand it, and then it rattles. Note: the advertised size of the screen is not the picture you actually get - it's 2" smaller and poor quality. The 90-day warranty just ran out and the picture wouldn't come on unless you tapped the box. Now it won't come on at all. I would say this is an expensive disposable tv.
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 bought this about 6 months ago thinking that it was a great idea - combining digital still, video, and webcam. One thing I learned right away, though, is that it is NOT a fully functional webcam.WHAT IT DOES:-- Takes very mediocre digital stills - good enough for when you don't need very high quality.-- Records movies - low quality and with audio that is hard to hear.-- The software is very easy to use and you can indeed easily add videos and stills to your e-mail, etc.-- Overall, it is a fun toy. But once the novelty wears off, you may feel like you should have invested in either (1) a real digital camcorder that takes digital stills or (2) a real web cam.WHAT IT DOESN'T DO:-- It does not work like a web cam. You can not have it attached to your PC to do videoconferencing or video e-mail. Its placement in the Web Cam section is misleading and I think this should be made much more clear.-- The quality of pictures and videos is quite poor. So if you really want to take anything but the most amateur of photos, you better not buy this.Net - this is a cute novelty toy. But now I am buying a digital cam corder with still capabilities and a web cam to really meet my needs.
Video Express purchased. Is not compatible with my computer. Can I return and get a refund? How do I return?
I actually have not used this product yet. I need someone to cut out the sheet rock where I plan to place my 50" plasma tv to install additional studs so the tv will be centered on two to three studs. Once I have it installed, I will resubmit a review for this product.Thanks.
great sound ----- when i can keep the buds in my ear, which is rare.
Under a PC/XP Professional environment, Sabrent's USB-SSK USB share switch DOES NOT WORK!! And to compond Your Frustration, Sabrent's driver/manuals website is Absolutely UnUseable!
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 went with this more exspensive product to avoid getting something that would have static. I wasted my money. I live in a small town in SC and I can't find any stations that don't cause interference while driving for more than 5 minutes.
I would NOT PURCHASE this device again! In fact, I've returned the deice for a full refund! Caveat emptor!
pros:- good screen- nice design (sleek and thin)cons:- flimsy latches (both broken), poor CD door (also broken), plastic surrounding the power adapter "peg" inside of notebook broke off- battery life is awfull (lasted about 3 hours and now is totally dead)- very short power cord
This laptop table broke the first time I tightened the slanting table top. I have tried to find a parts list on line and can not find it.
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.
These will break on you, very quickly - believe me - I'm a DJ that's given up and decided to go to the 280's! What happens is that in a short period and even after taken care of these, the swivel cups/plastic thing will crack and break and the cups will no longer fit closely to your head....they will then be useless and since this usually happens shortly after a year you will no longer have your mfr's warranty!Countless other DJ's will tell you the same thing, save your money and get something better -- the HD 280's sound better, fit better, and give you more value for your money. They are cheaper and parts are easily available and easily replaceable....unlike Sony's 700's. Do the right thing, don't buy these! You'll be happy you listened to my advice!
I bought this after I found out my iHome iH6 was incompatible with my 3G iPod (had a small disclaimer on the box that I missed). I checked this box thoroughly; it says specifically "Compatible with all dockable iPods" with no exceptions. Great!Got it home, and it does not charge nor is it compatible with my 3G iPod. Completely false advertising. This was made long after the 3G iPod has been around, and has no excuse for claiming something that is obviously and completely false. This wont matter for most people, just those that buy it for it's claimed compatibility and have to return it (like I did) because it simply is not true.I considered trading up to a newer iPod, but even if I had I would've still returned this product. Sound is not as good as the iHome iH6 (which I thought was pretty good). Design looks sleeker, but I've started to appreciate more the iH6. The iWake has nicer lines, but is also lighter.The buttons are flush and around the outside. You have to look closely to figure out what each one is, and aim carefully since there are no tactile clues to show where each button is. This would not be fun if you're tired, and want to set the alarm quickly in the dark before going to bed.The worst part: the ipod alarm will always start out at volume 10 (medium-soft) and grow gradually (a step each couple seconds) to the maximum volume (ear-splitting). WHO IN THE WORLD thought this was tolerable, let along useful?? This complete incompetence in product design made me completely dismiss Memorex in the ipod alarm clock arena.As a follow-up to their 3G incompatibility, I sent tech support a question about this via email, and later got a canned "please call us at this 1-800 number" response. Lame. I called, the friendly person researched and confirmed that it is in fact incompatible. Nice if they would have put that on the box, I ever would have bought it then.Not recommended at all, due to their misleading advertising claims, horrible alarm, and overall slight-cheapness.
I ordered with high hopes given the positive reviews at Amazon but when I set it up I found the door would not open. So I am sending it back dissapointed.
I don't understand how this has currently four stars, and such rave reviews. Or how it costs $80. It's terrible. It's not a full sized keyboard, it's not multi-touch (not even two finger scrolling), and the entire feel of the keyboard is cheap. It doesn't have a fully sized Backspace or Shift key. Overall, the keyboard layout is odd with the Home, Page Up/Down etc. buttons running along the right hand side. I don't like this thing, at all. Overpriced nonsense. If I could rate this item less than one star, I would.
I've used this same brand and model of headphones for about a decade now, but I can say that the pair I bought from this seller arrived to me as a defective product. The wires were detached from the ear buds and I wasted about a month waiting for the headphones to come in.
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.
I HAD ORDERED THIS ITEM FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT . I HAD OPENED CHRISTMAS EVE TO FIND A PIECE BROKEN, I HAD EMAILED COMPANY. AS SOON AS I SAW PIECE BROKEN TODAY IS DECEMBER 27TH AND STILL NO ANSWER FROM COMPANY. ALL I WANT IS A EMAIL LETTING ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO.ITS NOT THE PRODUCT ITS THE COMPANY THAT WILL NOT CALL BACK.
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 loved the mouse. I loved the LED lighting. It was smooth and fit my hand perfectly. I loved the dual mode with the click of a button. But it lasted less than a year, and I'm a moderate user at best - I don't even game. So very, VERY disappointing durability. Especially for the money spent. I wouldn't recommend buying it.
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.
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.
Didn't work. They turned off and on randomly and the only sound we got was hissing. I Sent them back.
I was hoping for a decent pair of headphones but with the sound all the way up it wimps out and doesn't drown out much background noise...also while the extra log cord can be handy if I need to listen to my stereo across the room it can be a pain hauling that cord around.
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.
These headphones are no good. The technical details say that they have a 6-foot cord. In actuality it's about 3 feet. When I use them with my computer the background interference is terrible. I had to return them.
This product is the worst piece of junk I've ever purchased! From the moment I opened it, it never worked properly. The signal (or connection) would constantly go in and out, creating this horrible noise. Don't waste your money on this product!
This system is total junk. Yes, it plays your CDs and burned CDs but what is horrible about this is the depth of the sound. It has no bass production whatsoever, and no hitting Mega Bass won't help.Trust me and do not waste your money.
The router described on Amazon's page and in the downloadable user's manual offered as part of that description is not the router you will get. All information describes Netgear's original model the MR814. You will get the MR814 v2 which has no stand, is half the size, has a 2db antenna rather than the original 5db (and it is not removable like the original) etc. The MR814 v2 is an inferior, cost cutting product. Which probably accounts for the wide range of ratings you see in the 400 customer comments. Except for those that didn't get their rebates which means they paid even more for an inferior product. Read those comments carefully before you decide to buy on price alone.And Amazon - how about updating this page with current information.
I was send the wrong memory card, I explained which one I need it the day I returned the Item ,I wrote a letter explaining the memory card I need , they never Answered me, I paid for the wrong item mailed, Yet I returned and never hear from them again I was ripped off.I will never buy anything this way, the Item was returned via Us mail,to the address on the original envelope.one can not trust anyone.
Very happy to see it in Amazon, received it and the connector too big to fit into camera, not so happy. We'll see how good there return policy is.
If you are looking for an easier to read manual of the Canon EOS 2000, this is the book for you. If you are a novice wanting to learn about photography, forget about it.I bought the Canon EOS 2000 because I wanted to learn to take professional pictures yet have the automatic features so I can take &quot;good&quot; pictures while I am learning. I expected this book to help me make the jump from using the automatic features to using the camera in the manual mode. In other words, I expected to learn something about photography. Unfortunately, this book did not help.The book does a reasonable job of explaining the different automatic modes and situations where they should be used. It also provides information about how to change the settings of the camera and some basic information about how you can take better pictures. At the same time though, it does not teach anything about photography. I guess they assume that someone wanting to know about the manual settings is already versed in photography and knows what to do with them. In my case, they were wrong.A huge portion of the book is dedicated to lenses. It uses more than 50 pages of the 175 pages for providing the history of removable lenses, zoom lenses, and listing the different lenses available for the camera. While this maybe a helpful reference sometime in the future, it does virtually nothing for teaching me about photography. Disappointing.The bottom line is that if you are looking for getting more information about the camera, you will find it here. If you want to learn something about photography, look somewhere else.
Ordered 2 of these cables and one works as expected. The other passes very low quality signal and won't allow any resolution higher than 800x600. Needs better quality control.
This had no straps to hold down the player while driving. Too much of a risk of having the kids knock it out to the floor of the car, breaking it. We returned these and bought a much cheaper, better item at Walmart. Loved the Panasonic Players that we bought but did not like these at all.
Let me first start off by saying that I like my other Apex DVD players. They are cheap, and do a good job playing DVDs. However, I have 2 of these and both of them have died due to the powersupply. I got the first one and it did fine until IC2 on the power supply blew about 1 and 1/2 years after I bought it. So I got another one thinking it was just a one time issue. That one lasted about 3 months and then went dark. I would not suggest this product to anyone. It is worth about 3-6 months of DVD viewing/recording and then poof... dead. I'm currently in the process of contacting Apex to see if they will provide me some wiring diagrams so I know what voltages go where. Then I'll connect some small PC power supplies to my 2 units and they should then be fine.
I bought this about two months ago, and the bulb has already gone out. I don't recommend that anyone else choose this one over others with better reviews.
There isn't any way to adjust the neckband for better comfort. They will definitely slide off your ear if you put the back of your head against anything. There also isn't a means of adjusting the earpieces to fit them better to your ears. I am not real happy with the amount of buzzing/white noise in the background when I have them on. The noise gets even louder when you turn on the noise cancelling feature. The cord is also very short (3'9") which has caused problems for me when I use them. It would also be better if the noise cancelling unit was higher up on the cord. Its about exactly half way between the earphones and the jack. There is a clip on it but I can't seem to find much use for it. It does reduce noise a little but I don't think it does that good of a job for the price. I'd definitely suggest getting a better fitting pair of earphones.
I bought this and it would not power up so I emailed in and told them and they said we can't replace it and sent me a return label and two weeks later they said that they would credit my credit card. I really just wanted a replacement and now I have buy another one, but not from the same place.
I was really excited to buy this camera because of the large screen, the good name (fujifilm), and the games. I had seen that Consumer Reports online had given it "excellent" in print quality, so I was completely dissappointed to find that the pictures were extremely grainy. Some of the pictures I took were acceptable, for instance, shots outside or in brightly lit areas.I was taking pictures of a baby shower which took place in a living room with open windows, and none of the pictures are clear. Also, for most of the pictures I zoomed in slightly or a lot, and none of the zoomed pictures were clear at all.I would not recommend this product.
I bought 5 of these items last Christmas when they were on sale. 4 were gifts and I kept one for myself. Read the reviews- thought may be I would have better luck. I stopped trying to set it up after about a month of trying and a year later it is still sitting in one of my drawers unused and looking brand new. I am afraid to ask my friends and relatives whom I had given the photo keychain as gifts if it worked for them - I am afraid they'll get upset with me. I will try plug in and unplug it as suggested by one of the recent reviewers.
The film's worth, as it was, was questionable, just due to its high price. But it was a gift for my boyfriend, a photography enthusiast, so I figured it was worth the splurge. He unwrapped it and loaded his (also new) camera and everything seemed fine until he took his first shot (which he was hesitant to do, as there are only ten pictures to spend). The upper corners of the photo were ruined. And upon taking a second photo some days later, we learned the whole pack must be ruined. It looks kind of cool and it's not too big of a deal because we both appreciate photo accidents, but it wasn't worth $60. Maybe the store should check where it stores their packs or check its source.
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 have purchased two of these. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find another 4-port USB print server that works like this .. everyone in the house can simultaneously send a print job to any of the four printers. All of the other print servers out there require you to disconnect the computer that is currently connected in order to print from another computer, and also requires you to install software on each computer which is completely unusable to me. The problem with the DPR-1260 is that it will work great for about a year and then suddenly get to where it drops connection to the printers. A power cycle will get everything back up again, but again it will drop after a minute or so. Sometimes it will stay up for a day or longer. But it will eventually lose connection. On my first DPR-1260 that I bought about five years ago, it started doing this and finally quit ever making connection. A hard reset wasn't even possible. So, I purchased a second one. It worked fine for about a year. Then, it started dropping connection to the printers. I was able to update the firmware to 1.24 and it worked well for another six months. Now, it is back to not connecting again, and I cannot even reset it to try downgrading/upgrading the firmware. It is DOA just like the first one. Although I have always had both 1260's and the printers connected to surge protectors, they both have failed in the same manner. Unfortunately, I can't find any other multi-port, multifunction USB print server that match up to the specs of this one. (BTW -- my Brother and Canon multi-function printers were not compatible with this and I could never get the scan function to work but printing worked fine on both, but honestly .. I usually scan from my portable scanner directly into my computer anyway). The hardware in the DPR-1260 is apparently not robust enough to last more than a year or three. Sometimes, not even 6 months. It's a shame, because it "was" the best USB print server out there .. when it worked. I guess that I will just set up an old computer and use it as a print server, because there is nothing out there that meets my needs like this one.
The Logitech Extreme 3D WILL lose center calibration over time. The more you use it the worse it gets. It was ok in the begining. I was able to get one for $5 (usa), and i'm glad i got it for that. I would not pay $40 for Logitech.
The book reads more like a &quot; Idiot's guide to ...&quot;. Some superficial information is given about how to use partial metering, A-dep field preview and some of the creative zone exposure modes. I understand manual is a bit cryptic. Look to the internet for better help with this camera. The camera is an excellent piece with more potential than explained in the book.
It just too small for a laptop. Sometime when I am moving around my laptop on it, it tends to loose balance and tip off. But its ok for a 10" notebook.
Just to give you a brief background about myself, I am a system and network administrator of a College department at an elite university in USA. I bought this router last year in february and it has given me a lot of problems. A lot of times, the router just refuses to respond and you will have to power cycle it (turn power off, and then on). Netgear Customer support claims that the issue can be resolved using a new version of the firmware but trust me, it doesn't not. Right now I power cycle my router every 3-4 days.Also, sometime back, the router started malfunctioning when I would try to share files on my local network. It just wouldn't route packets from my wireless machines to one of the wired machines. After spending hours with the Customer support, I was still stuck with the problem. Then when trying various things, I tried to do a hardware reset after which everything started working fine.Next, their customer service. It is extremely bad. I have had wait times of 15 mins - 2 hours. They've outsourced to India...those people don't understand the problems too well. If they can't solve your problems, they will transfer you back to tech support in USA..and if they can't resolve the issue either, they'll agree to replace the router with a refurbished one and you will have to pay the shipping for sending your router back. I think with all the problems, they should just recall the product.I have heard that the version 2 of this router (MR814 v2) has fewer issues (even better range). So I think you should consider buying v2.If you still feel like buying this router (the old version) then I would recommend you buy it from a store that gives you a replacement plan...you'll need it.
Good pictures, easy to use... until it just won't work anymore. After about 10 months of frequent use, the display would periodically get "grainy" and have lines and then finally the power on & off became very sporadic. When we researched the problem on-line, we found that it had been recalled due to a piece malfunction. We turned it in for repairs we were told that the problems weren't due to the recall and we'd need to pay over $100 to repair it. Since we'd had other family members who'd had the same exact problems, we decided to spend the $100 on a new Nikon instead.
Received earbuds in early May 2008. Near the end of June, only one earpiece would work, or they would not work at all. I only used these casually while at work, so it's not possible they were worn down or otherwise blown out. I have tried my husband'sSkullcandy Smokin' Buds Ink'd Earphones - Redearbuds and, while not as comfortable, I'd rather buy a product that will last longer than 60 days. I would say the sound is comparable or slightly better than Skull Candy.
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 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.
Despite the CD clock radio title, there is not a CD player. Don't know why its even in the product name. I will not be using this one, its going back!
I am a Mac user and every time I switch functions on this printer (i.e. to scan/copy), it needs to be reinstalled on the computer or it won't print again. After 2 years of ink-guzzling use, it has developed an error message implying it has a paper jam. It does not. My only option, per canon, it to take it to be repaired for $80 since it is out of warranty. And now I know why the world is full of so much electronics garbage; poor customer service and poor products that are not designed to last.I will say, when it worked it printed nicely.
I bought this for a Dell Vostro. I get a nasty little error message about the computer running slow and not charging the battery.
The belt clip ripped within days with only light use. The velcro is noisy and the open ends are of concern.
While I didn't get the APEX AD600A DVD player, I felt that I had to take this opportunity to let you know about another APEX dvd player that I bought at a department store. This dvd player was a piece of junk from the getgo. This player skipped with ANY dvd I used. A couple of dvds skipped so badly that they were unwatchable! I couldn't take the player back to the store I got it from, (It was a going-out-of-business sale.....all sales FINAL) so I went through the painful task of shipping this unit all the way back to California to get it "repaired". When I got it back, the unit worked as if they didn't even BOTHER to repair it!! I e-mailed Apex to complain. Naturally, they wouldn't respond......so even if you have to run over ppl to get away from it....DO NOT BUY APEX DVD PLAYERS!!
Great sound, but after 2 months, the CD Player dies on you(I'm not the only one). Spend a few extra bucks and get different boombox.
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.
Although advertised to work with Windows 7, the software was a dismal failure. I only wish I had reviewed their forum before purchase. I was only one amongst many with the same experience. Creative has no tech support phone # that I could find on their website. E-mailing back and forth only resulted in "Canned' answers. I gave it every effort but very disappointed. Finally just returned the product to Amazon.P.S.: Amazon is fantastic to deal with. They provide a return shipping label and cover all costs and absolutely no hassle. They remain my first choice for purchase.
First, let me point out that you can get a namebrand (NEC, Toshiba, etc.) internal DL/all-format DVD burner for under $80; try Amazon and Newegg. I found this I/O Magic at my local computer store so I bought it. Big mistake. The drive reads DVDs slower than my 3-year-old Iomega (no relation!) and write speed (on DVD-Rs) is nowhere near as advertised. Worse, about half the time it would not recognize my DVD-Rs when first inserted. This is a terrible product. Luckily I returned it for a full refund. Then I found out I could buy a better brand on Newegg for less.This was my first I/O Magic product. I just read online reviews of their hard drive products and looks like this company's products suck big-time. They also sell under the Hi-Val brand, so beware.
The various PC's, my Macbook, and Wii all connect to this router fine and work well. I never get dropped.I do have a problem with the keyword filtering. This router has a feature the is suppose to allow you to enter keywords to block access to websites containing the keywords. This feature is supposed to work with keywords found in the URL or within the page content. Even with the keywords entered and features activated, I'm still able to get to many sites containing the banned keywords. It seems to detect when the keyword is part of the URL, but not the page content. Too bad. One of the reasons I purchased this router was for the parental control feature.If you don't need these feature, this is a great wireless router.
If you expect a quality support team standing behind a $259 set of earphones, you would be sadly mistaken. Today I spent 22 minutes on hold with the RMA call center only to be told I need to call "Sales" for info that pertains to my original purchase. RMA Service does not link with sales but someone in sales would "get right back to me" by the end of the day. Granted, I would be on my way with the replacement had I saved my receipt but you would think I was asking them to replace my car.Not sure if it is a result of them being Logitech or what but I would never do business with Ultimate Ears again.
This pad has a terrible chemical smell. Cannot bear to keep it on my desk. I agree with the previous customer about the smell. But I am throwing the pad away today. It cannot possibly be beneficial to inhale the fumes from this pad. Forget about the possibility of spending long periods at one's desk working on this pad. The company ought to discontinue it.
The single star I give this drive is for its wonderful use value as a doorstop (I have the external version). Although this drive has feet allowing it to be positioned on its side, this makes the drive completely inoperable. The proprietary software interface must have been designed by a teenage gaming enthusiast (cutsie graphics with no intuitiveness), who saw fit to include option buttons that are not even clickable. Furthermore, despite the packaging's claims that this is &quot;simply the best software suite available,&quot; there are no options when trying to burn a ISO-9660 CD, not even Mac to PC naming conventions (an important option that is well-supported by Adaptec's Toast prgram, which is sadly unsupported by this terrible drive). After lowering the burn speed to 4x (far below the advertized 10x), I still got lots of errors, and even when the software claimed the burn was successful, several files were corrupt. I called Sony, only to be put on hold for 55 minutes before being connected to tech support, who, with great disdain, told me to &quot;read the manual&quot; (I had) and &quot;learn how to burn a CD.&quot; I've been burning CDs for years without problems using other drives and software. She also instructed me to &quot;use only Sony CDs,&quot; which is completely absurd. If you are looking for a headache, buy this drive right away! Otherwise avoid it at all costs.
We bought this item from one of the other vendors listed on Amazon under "more buying choices" -- PhoneSystemsAndChips, because it looked chepaer. We bought 4 of the cables. NONE of them worked. They would not stay plugged in -- the snap connection did not work on any of them.Note, I can't really get a refund because they structured the price so the item is really cheap, but the shipping was expensive. It looked cheaper overall, but once the product proved defective, the only thing you can get back is the really cheap item price, which was the smaller part of the purchase price.
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
I'm shocked at the positive reviews on this product. I use my earbuds a lot on the treadmill or walking around. The material that lines the wire that goes from the jack to the earbuds is so stiff.....First off this means that any movement essentially causes the wires transmit the vibration to the earbuds. I constantly get a "doink, doink" noise when I use these. Also the right earbud wire is like 18 inches longer than the left. If you are committed to not moving one inch when using these they may be a good choice but......
This may be one of the cheapest routers out there, but it's cheap in every way. I spent hours either on hold or talking with poorly trained overseas "tech support" whose expertise consisted of (barely) reading a script. Eventually these computer whizzes determined that my D-Link router didn't work. They told me to send it back (on my nickel, of course), and they sent me another one, which also did not work, at least not with my computer system. After more wasted hours, I was referred to the one guy at D-Link who--supposedly--has mastered this router's bugs. The problem? He never answered the phone. And despite all my calls to him and all my voicemails asking him either to call me at work or to set a time for us to talk, he repeatedly returned my calls at 3:00 in the afternoon, the time when most people who can afford routers are working. Finally I had an epiphany: Life was too short to %*&#@ with D-Link. I packed up the router and sent it back to the CEO, Stephen Joe, with a letter. Then I went out and bought a Netgear router, and I was up and running in minutes. Mr. Joe never responded to my letter, but what else do you expect from a company that so clearly doesn't value its customers?
Given the price, I purchased these speakers in spite of the negative reviews here. It was a mistake. I am returning them. Listen to me very carefully: These speakers are ridiculously bad. They are unusable for any purpose. Don't even think about buying them.
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.
I bought these headphones because I heard that they were of a great quality and I expected them to last a long time. I have had them for only one year, and the cable has broken. Granted, I use these headphones every day, but I always folded them up neatly and put them in their storage bag. Well, it turns out that folding them up neatly puts some stress on those super swivel joints everyone's talking about; one joint cracked and subsequently the cable connecting the left headphone to the right headphone broke and I am left with a mono monitoring system. Believe me, I take care of my gear, and I am deeply disappointed that these headphones broke in such a short amount of time.
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!!
My daughter received this for a Christmas gift, and we thought it was great the 1st few months. It is now completely unresponsive. The battery won't charge. We've had all the same problems as the other reviews state. There's no customer service contact in the manual. To think we had almost bought another one of these for our other daughter,but thankfully upgraded. It's definitely worth it to spend a little more money. Has anyone had any luck getting replacement information for the battery/charger?
The LCD display failed (dimed to the point of being useless) after 6 months actual use. And I was chagrined to learn the thing has only a 90 day exchange-type warranty (consumer pays to ship defective unit) -- that's it! Customer Service would offer no accommodation of any type -- so, I'm the stuckee. For $300 or so, I didn't have high expectations, but this product came in lower than low on reliability, warranty and customer service. I'd advise steering clear of all Phillips Magnavox stuff. They demonstrated to me that, even at a good price, they are a firm that delivers much less than what you pay for.
I purchased two 1 gig mem sticks. I had no problem with installation, and I am no expert. After 4 months my computer stopped starting. I took the computer to an Appel store. they determined that one of the memory sticks has gone bad and is preventing the computer to re-start. it was removed and all is well now, less 1 gig I paid for.
We have used Motorola FRS 2-way radios for a while and we've been very happy with them except we'd like a little more range so I ordered these radios to try the GMRS channels. I carefully read the instructions and my wife and I decided to try them out. We were disappointed because the sound quality is very poor and the range doesn't seem to be much better if it is better at all!. It appears that the speaker in this radio the problem. When listening to the old radios to someone using the new radios, the sound quality is good but when listening on the new radios (The GMRS radio) the sound quality is very poor and we are repeating our messages a lot. We might try to use them with earpieces to see if we there is any improvement in the sound, if not we'll try to return these radios.Don't by these radios unless you want to repeat every message several times!
I got this for a road trip, sending the audio from the video screens to the radio... but the crummy weak signal it puts out isn't strong enough to carry to the car antenna. The sound is plauged by static breakup and inconsistent levels across the frequncy range. I have the tranasmitter as far back in the car as possible and the antenna is on the back of my car. The specs say it good up to 10 to 30 feet, antenna to tranmitter in my car is less than 10 feet. I tried clear freqeuncies (no stations to compete with) and even the international range of frequencies (very clear in the US) I tried the stereo and mono options, mono should be a stronger signal, but it wasn't. This product is junk and belongs in christmas crackers.
At first the unit seemed fine even if the audio is pretty quiet unless its right in your lap. However the battery has lost power in just a couple months and if the cord comes undone for even two minutes it tells me to check the battery. Basically its useful only when it can be plugged in. I'm not sure the audio is loud enough even for two people to share in the backseat of the car.
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
My wife got me a pair of these earbuds for Christmas last year and I have to say that I loved them. The sound quality is amazing, they're very comfortable, and they block a lot of noise. The noise blocking, like I said, was very impressive. With my stock earbuds, I was often running my mp3 player at 18-25 volume, depending upon outside noise. With these, I was generally running at 5-8. I'm sure that was better for my ears.So what's with the two star rating? Well, In about 6 months, I went through 4 pairs of these earbuds. They'd work great for about a month and then one of the earbuds would stop producing much sound. I'd have to turn the volume up from 5 to 25 to get anything out of that one earbud and, if I did that, the other one would be so loud that I couldn't use them. They were under manufacturer warranty, so I'd send them back and get a new pair and they'd work great, for about a month. I did this a few times and, like I said, I went through 4 pairs in a span of 6 months. Even though they were still under warranty, I finally got fed up with the process and just tossed 'em out.So, like I said, they were great for a little while. Unfortunately, I didn't have much luck in terms of reliability.
BEWARE!!! I read the reviews of others and I figured those must have been a few lemons in the production and we would buy the player anyway. What a mistake! Just like the others our player stopped working 8 months after buying it. It just stops working and you have to take it apart to get your DVD out. What a shame. Our daughter loved this and we did too because it matched her TV and bedroom. Now we have boring black player but we have no doubt it will last for years!
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 a new bag because I forgot my old one in my ex-gf's car and when I tried to get it back, she said she lost it. I bought this bag because it was the cheapest one that Amazon had, but I don't recommend this one. It's too small. As you can see in the pictures, there's one main compartment for your laptop, a smaller compartment, and that's it. So you put your laptop in with your folders and it's all jumbled together in the bigger section of the bag. It needs different compartments in the big section to keep things in order. My old bag had multiple dividers and compartments and it rocked.Plus, there's no front zipper compartment like in many other bags. I like putting pens and small items there for convenience and I couldn't do that with this bag. I like being able to just unzip the front section to get some mints instead of having to open the bag and dig through my stuff to find the box of Altoids.Also, watch out for the handle. It's not a padded handle but it's like a weird hard plastic one. I don't think it will be sturdy enough if you have to carry lots of things everyday in the bag and will mess up your hands after awhile.On the plus side, the bag material looks pretty good and seems like it's good quality. But it still doesn't make up for the design flaws.Instead of this bag, I recommend the Sumdex E-Tech Messenger. It looks better, has more room and compartments, and feels stronger than this bag.
This product doesn't work so well in my mitsubishi eclipse. The plugin for my car is sort of in a akward position for this transpod to fit nicely. Also, the ipod music comes across with a lot of static in some places while driving I have found. And because i had to use both arm attachments instead of just one, the transpod bounces up and down and is unstable...the ipod itself has fallen off of the transpod a few times...BUT if you have a car with the cigarette lighter plug as shown in the picture - it would probably work better. But for a sports car, not so much.
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 installed this unit to control a set of Yamaha outdoor speakers, which I had been using for about 6 months with no issues. For whatever reason, everything works fine at first, then after 30 minutes or so, the sound gets distorted. Can't quite figure out what causes the distortion or why it happens after a given amount of time. I'll let the unit sit, and the next day it will work fine. I'm no sound engineer, so may very well be something to do with my setup, but like I said, everything worked fine without the volume control.
Then you'll love these headphones. I'm coming off a set of Sony cordless mdr-if230 headphones. The Sony blow these away. The sound is not isolated enough. If you squeeze the headphones against your head, you get better sound. They are very tinny. Also, everyone who sits within 70' of me can here what I'm listening to. Cord is too short. They're probably good for jogging or working out, but if you like good sound, look somewhere else.
I liked the midrange and the vocals. They were lush and clear, but these speakers had the following problems, which ultimately made me return them:- the AC adapter connector that plugged in the back of the right speaker was somewhat loose;- the speakers made a noticeable hissing/humming noise when on with no music playing. Annoying.- As stated by another reviewer, the speaker enclosure vibrates/resonates when playing certain songs, as if the speakers had hit their natural frequency and the engineers had neglected to minimize the effect on the plastic enclosure.I connected my 7-year old Creative I-Trigue L3450 to my computer. No hissing or humming whatsoever; the speakers are dead silent when on with no music playing.My setup consists of an Intel iMac with anHRT Music Streamer II High Resolution Async USB D/A Converter,AudioQuest Evergreen .6m (1.96 ft.) 3.5mm to RCA Analog Audio Interconnect Cable, andAudioQuest Forest .75m (2.6 ft.) Digital Audio USB Cable.
I had ordered a Coby Dp6797-7 Digital Photo Frame for my some for Xmas and when he went to set it up it would not work. It was distorted and there was a line in the pictures. He will be returning the item before the deadline and hopefully will receive one that works.
While usually Griffin has good iPod/iPhone products, this device works horribly. The music came through the radio station fine, but there was an awful clicking/static noise that only got worse the louder you set it! It would be worth it to spend the money on a more expensive, well working device.
Don't expect high fidelity. These speakers have no bass and high distortion. About what you'd expect at this price. Bummed..., but too cheap to bother returning them. They'd be good for an outdoor voice intercom.
The battery life was horrible, and charging took a long time. The main reason I bought it was for it's reported battery life due to listening to audible books. Also, the player was huge. Anyway I returned it due to it's short battery life; it was not as described.
Quality was not consistent with the price of this unit. My MP3 produces wonderful sound through standard earphones, so I was deeply disappointed with the performance. I am still seeking a docking station for my Creative Zen Vision M 30Gb.Any suggestions?
First of all, this is a great idea. I loved that this charged my Zune and held it in place so it wasn't sliding all over my car. Too bad that the FM transmitter doesn't work. I had to keep changing channels. Not only that, but it completely stopped working twice. It would still charge, but it wouldn't transmit to my radio at all. I'm currently getting my third one (Belkin has done a great job with their customer service, I'll give them that. They replaced it no questions asked). If this one doesn't work, I can't get my money back, but a credit. Too bad Belkin doesn't have any different kinds of transmitters for the Zune. Meanwhile, I'm without my Zune in my car. At least I have a CD player.
I bought Nuvi for vacation trip in Spain. Maybe, map was too old. GPS directions were confusing in 30%. Sometimes GPS advised to exit highway just 80 km before destination point or just was showing car off road between mountains. Once we made a complete loop following directions and had to start over. The most curios case was on the one lane old bridge when GPS pushed on us to make u-turn immediately but was agree to drive straight ahead another 30km just one minute later ...Finally, my Nuvi 270 died in 40 days.
I purchased these headphones based on the reviews trusting that the brand was reliable. Well so much for that, right speaker is dead, so much for my wife enjoying any music from this now useless product. The head phones were lightly used in our home (no travel or reason to unplug the input cord) - after examining the headphones the problem is the input jack on the headphones.Now I get to send them to Stow Indiana for repair...
It doesn't matter which printer you buy, HP, Canon, etc.. It's the cost of the ink where they get ya. Isn't it strange how your color inks run dry when you're printing black & white? It's a SCAM! For photos you are better off having your prints done by a lab than doing it yourself, because if you use third party inks over time the colors fade. For everything else, docs, kids homework, etc.. third party inks are the way to go. I remove my cartridges and put tape on the ends to seal them up if I'm not going to do any printing for awhile. Because either way in a couple of weeks when you go to print something the printer goes through a 5 min cleaning cycle, and at least the cartridges did'nt go dry in the meantime. If you think ink is a rip-off for these fax-scanner-printer models you ought to try using the Canon 9500 MKII photo printer with 10 ink cartridges! Most printers are inexpensive the ink is not.
I purchased these speakers for my boat, and they started falling apart just as the warranty ran out. I used the boat very little and the stereo even less. They were not exposed to the weather because the boat is kept covered. I had Pioneer car NOT marine speakers with paper cones in the boat for 5 years. They were not weather resistant at all, but they lasted. The Sony speaker's claims to be UV and salt water resistant but the cones turned brown and bent out of shape. And the black foam around the cones looks like the glue is letting go. If you need a good set of speakers DO NOT BUY THESE. I did contact Sony and because the warranty expired 2 months ago they said they could do nothing.
Although I love many things about this camera, I must share one major concern with anyone thinking about purchasing this camera: Dust. I bouhgt my camera kit 3 months ago, with a wonderful 50mm 1.8 lens. From switching back and forth between lenses, dust has landed on the COMS sensor, and the sonic dust removal system does nothing to remove it. It is noticeable in the pictures and the included software doesn't remove it at all. Had I know the camera needs to be sent away and cleaned professionally (at my cost) every 3 months, I think I would have rethought this purchase. I've owned many 35mm film camera over the years, and I have become good at cleaning them, but this sensor is just too delicate and the consequences of a mistake too great for me to own a camera like this. It looks like my window to return it to Amazon has expired too, so I think I might be stuck with a really wonderful camera that is totally impractical to use.
we got these panasonic ear buds for my daughter's ipod, and they worked for about a week and one bud just fell apart, and we spent ten bucks on them, not worth buying from this seller, sells faulty seconds.
This is just a pointless filter to have. It does very little for my Sigma lens. I keep it on just to keep dirt and other garbage from actually touching the lens. The difference in photographs is so minimal to where it is not really worth the price. If you are worried about protecting your lens, get a filter like this. As for it being a Density filter, I have not seen any results. I have owned other filters but find myself using them less and less since I have really figured my way around LightRoom.
This product it terrible, the picture quality is AWFUL. I purcased 2 of these frames for 2 people and am asking that they give me back the frames and I'm returning them to the store in which I purchased them and getting something better.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, I cannot even begin to describe how awful the quality is.
This is not what it seems. It does not let you hook up your laptop or desktop to a TV with a component output. IT uses a different standard. The RGBHV standard that this cable outputs can only be read by some projectors. I would like to retun this product, but due to the fact that it is not sold by Amazon, I am unable to do so. A complete waste of $10 dollars. I do not recommend this product. CableShowcase needs to specify the uses of this cable.
I was wanting to play my own music in my car that only has a stock radio in it. I thought this would be a cheap way to get tunes into my car. The transmitter is well built and looks really nice. It, however, does not perform well in my Subaru Loyale '94. I have heard that it also does not work well in newer Subarus with ribbon antennas. I read all the info on how to get it to work well and I still get lots of static from it. Sounds like a radio station that you are about to loose. Not something I want to subject myself or others to.Changing the station that it transmits was confusing. You can't just change the station to the one you want you have to press the select button to confirm it. Not sure why the extra button press is needed. Kind of annoying.I was only able to get one frequency to work very well. The other blank places on the radio didn't work hardly at all. Most not at all. Just static would come through. They were just as blank as the one that did work.I finally got an old tape deck for my car and use a cassette adapter for my PDA to get audio into my car. Works great. Much better option that the FM transmitter.You may have better luck with it in other cars with stronger antennas and radios. Was not able to test it with any others.
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.
HAVE I TAKEN THINGS APART IN THE PAST AND THEY WORKED!!You better ask yourself that question before you start or your in deep doodoo. The instructions are very small and you'll need a magnifying glass to read them AND they are not complete!!! Please google taking apart an iPod before you start or you are already in trouble. I didn't disconnect one group of paper thin wires and ruined my iPod BUT I got a better unit (read my reviews).My advice, its cheap BUT you better know what your getting into..
ok, For anyone thinking of upgrading to windows vista 64bit THIS IS NOT COMPATIBLE. Logitech in my experience makes excellent and durable cordless mouse and keyboard sets. Im sure this is not an exception and I would give this a 4 or 5 star except for the fact it lists on the box that it is vista compatible.. vista 64 is still vista and they need to specify it does NOT WORK on it. so the vista compatibility is a crock. (the fact it came out before vista is irrelevant... as it says on the box it is compatible and they can support thier products by creating drivers) The problem is the bluetooth dongle is not recognized and is a "unknown" device. (works fine in vista 32 bit). looking at the support boards ect this is a common problem.. there are supposedly work arounds (you should not have to.. when it says vista compatible) like installing another companies dongle drivers or editing microsoft configuration files, rebooting , press F8, buy another dongle to use with it.. sell your first borns soul... that sort of thing. works for some, not for most. how much of this is logitechs fault and how much is microsoft's is not really clear.. but vista compatible is certainly misleading and Im sure there is more than a couple thousand boxes sitting in peoples garage because logitech doesn't list this right or support it.. shame on you logitech.. great way to lose loyal customers who have been so for years.create a damn 64 bit driver or specify clearly on the packaging NOT FOR USE WITH VISTA 64 BIT.. my take.. wait for then next version of the combo which hopefully vista 64 will support or better yet vote with your wallet and buy another brand. 2 stars for false advertising. otherwise probably a decent product in xp.
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
We've had this router for a year and it was only running good for roughly 2 months. The router constantly has to be reset (power off for 30 seconds and back on). When it is running, it always stalls out. It loads things sporadically which makes it a pain to watch streaming video. I think it might be due to how hot it gets or just because it's crap. I've seen videos of people cutting a hole in the top to place a CPU fan on it to get heat out. If you think I'm only giving a crap review after owning one, guess again! I've lived at two different places that had this exact router and also a non-profit that has one. All three have had the exact same problems. My last residence switched to a D-Link after I left and are enjoying it. The non-profit switched to a Linksys with my help and are enjoying it. We are switching to a D-Link ourself. I'm so sick of Netgear, nobody can convince me they are any good.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigabit Wireless Router***My new D-Link DIR-655 is screaming fast! It's like a breath of fresh air compared to this Netgear. I haven't had one problem with the new router yet. I want to take a hammer to this Netgear for some therapy. haha!***
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 :)
This product does not work out-of-the-box with Linux, or other non-Windows/non-Apple operating systems.It appears to be a "winmodem", that is, the device was created with no native ability to work with any operating system, and relies on what it believes to be external Windows or Apple software drivers to operate. The ability to work with any operating system could have been built into the device by the manufacturer for a couple of dollars more.The device can be made to work with Linux by the use of external wrapper software to fool it into believing it is inside of a Windows operating system. The external wrapper software also provides an external software interface for the Linux operating system.My evaluation: For Linux users, worth neither the money nor the effort needed to make it work. This goes into the box with other cheap modems I can give away to my Windows using friends.
Flimsy neck wrap. Broke within 3 days. Doesn't penetrate far enough into ear to hear music very well.
If there is negative star, I will give it minus five stars because I did not receive this ONKYO Stereo Receiver at all. I was cheated.
Sent it back. the unit was not the one shown in the ad. Very small output. Do not buy
I have owned my DC215 for about two years, and I have several gripes about its quality.* Occasionally, the flash will go off an instant after the picture is taken.* After a year and a half, it started powering itself off randomly. Now it does this all the time.* It tends to scramble the order of the pictures in its memory. Occasionally I've had pictures disappear.* The viewfinder doesn't accurately represent the picture that is taken, so if you rely on the outlines in the viewfinder, you tend to cut people's heads off.Overall, it's a semi-decent camera, but I'd recommend choosing something else.
battery lasted about 1hr in the beginning but it died a few months after purchase. not worth buying
You can't get your hand near the tip without burning it and in the meantime your other hand keeps turning it off because of the control placement. What a waste of money.
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 view screen is almost impossible to see in bright sunlight. All you can do is guess and hope that you framed the subject well.It has a very hard time focusing under normal conditions, (daytime, outdoors.) Sometimes after the second or third try on the same subject the focus will improve, but not always. It does quite well in macro mode, though...After I had been using the camera six months or so it developed a new problem where anything dark would come out a weird green and lack detail. Makes most pictures worthless.I had an Olympus before that I liked a lot, but this one is awful.
apparently several thousand faulty units were distributed. i received a faulty one, sent it back, and the replacement was faulty also. this was not operator malfunction, customer support informed me of this issue. i stay away from belkin products from now on.
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.
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.
The field of vision is too small for any useful viewing. If you already know where your object is in the dark, then you can point this device towards the object and view it in dark. But if you are searching for an object in the dark, the small field of vision makes the search useless.Also, there is too much "noise" in the image, thus making it very difficult to recognize the object that you are viewing.The IR makes the field of vision even smaller.Overall I did not find this device useful even for ordinary pleasure viewing.By the way, if you own a camcorder with night-view, you already know how how the objects look in the dark. You can use your camcorder's night view feature instead of buying this expensive device
I love the quality of Canon pictures, but after 1 year of use, we had the notorious "lens error". To repair it is more expensive than to buy a new camera. If you google lens error and canon, you will see that this is a common problem with canon cameras. So you are buying a good camera, but it won't last long.
After three repairs on my first TV, Zenith agreed to replace several months later and many phone calls later. The new TV is now having the same problems as the first with addition of a nice blue spot on the screen. This is the worst product that I've ever purchased. Too bad its also one of the most expensive. Over the year that I've owned this product. I've been able to watch the TV less than 40% of the time.
It scared me as well as people that were calling. The beeping is obnoxious. My answering machine still worked okay, though.The telemarketers keep calling. The only way to get rid of telemarketers is to get rid of your landline phone and just use a cellular phone. I wholeheartedly suggest that to anyone who is fed up! As long as you have an alternate way to connect to the Internet :).
When I turn the noise-cancelling on, while using the headphones with my mp3 player, I can't hear anything at all (ie: no music). Don't have that problem when they're plugged into my computer, but not really much noise cancellation.
I read reviews about this joystick both good and bad and still went ahead, took a chance and ended up wasting my money on it. On the first day use, it had lost it's calibration to the right as others have already mentioned before. I found a quick fix to get back calibration was in mid-game, to quickly remove and reinsert the USB plug and it would be good for about 10 more minutes before the right lean would go again. What a hassle. I am returning mine today to Amazon, then I am going to purhcase a Saitek Cyborg EVO Jpoystick. They have to be better....but I guess I will see. Too bad Microsoft isn't making Sidewinders anymore, this controller replaced a great Sidewinder Precision 2 that the hat switch went bad on after many years of use. Such a shame for an otherwise great controller. The stable, heavier base is nice not having to worry about the thing moving around on my desk. The button layout on stick for a right hander felt good.
I was looking mainly to record form my Sony Handycam (DCR-HC40E), but, since, it does not accept PAL signal, it does not work for me. I guess my research was not proper. This model does not accept (and output) anything other than NTSC signal, hence, it will not work out-of-the-box in countries like India. Fact that it only accepts NTSC signal was not highlighted in the product literature/brochure available online.However, as a DVD player it is excellent- outputs very good video (NTSC only and US region/universal DVDs).Bottomline:Pros:Similar Sony model available in India (RDRGX330) is priced about 18000/- INR in white market. For ~150 USD it was good saving.Picture quality of output videoCons:Could not really test the recording feature yet. I am procuring external PAL - NTSC video converter to exploit its recording feature.No PAL support (needs external video converter)
This is a 500 mhz splitter. If you have anything other than off-air, do not use this...For the money, you can still get a better one (and at a lower price). The two way DIRECTV SWM splitters are the best splitters available (4 way / 8 way too). They have the lowest DB loss, and work with all frequencies for CATV AND DTV. This is especially true if you have a DOCSIS 3 modem; which would provide any internet speed faster than 10 mbps.DirecTv MSPLIT2R1 Approved Zinwell 2-Way Wide Band SWM Splitter- Link to DTV SWM Splitter
Do yourself a favor and buy anything BUT A VIZIO. Purchased on 7/13/06 and on 9/27/07 it caught on fire....YES...you are reading this right. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE! Thank goodness my wife and I were both at home and I was able to put the fire out very quickly. Talked with Level 2 Tech Assistance - they had a guy come out....said: yep, looks like the power supply burned up. Vizo was going to ship a power supply Tuesday, a week ago, and they said they would send it overnight. I have yet to see it. Why bother with sending a new power supply, the darn thing is toast anyway. Dumb people! Anyway, please do yourself a favor. If you have just bought one - quick take it back.
After thinking about finally getting some earbuds that cost more than $20 I settled on the Monster Turbines. The sound quality blew me away. It was amazing how much better everything sounded and the bass was awesome! But after two week the right speaker went out :(. After paying about $100 for some earbuds I expect them to last. I really wanted to like these, but I just can't recommend them to anyone.PS: If you return these expect to be on the market again because you won't be able to stand the sound quality of cheaper headphones.
IPod mini is the must have gadget of the 21st century. Apple really has no competition because there's no other player that's as good. Sound quality is excellent and the size is compact. Completely intuitive interface. iTunes is a great music software and the mini's screen is beautiful, but all that is defeated by the fact that the quality isn't great. The mini has a major defect in it's click wheel, it breaks. I'm a adult user who uses it about 1/2 hour a day when I walk my dog and it didn't last a year. That's a short time considering I paid hundreds of dollar for the item. Almost every ipod owner I know had issues after about a year and the repair service is almost non existent. The ipod is great if your rich enough to buy a new one every year but for someone thinking that this will be the last player they buy for awhile is mistaken.
The dust cloth might be able to remove dust from computer screens, but I needed it to remove "dirt and smudges" as it claims to do. I tried it on a desktop monitor and my laptop with no success on either. I would not recommend this product.
which was over a monthI was suspiscious after I checked out and saw a date which was over a month away. I had seen that there were good reviews but the product was no longer manufactured. This vendor listed just one. The price was right. I did receive a credit 2 weeks later.
I bought this drive with the impression that it would have a great reliability. I was wrong.Whithout any type of bump or fall, suddenly the drive became lost and could not mount again.One of the two times, when I managed to mount it, was empty.I don't recommend it.
I bought this battery a little over six months ago. I worked fine (even great) for at least four months, but as I don't use my laptop unplugged very often, I can't say when it stopped working well. However, in the last few days it's stopped holding a charge. At all. If the cord on my laptop gets bumped the computer shuts down catastrophically, which even my original 5-year-old Dell battery didn't do-- least that still held a charge for 15 seconds. Definitely listen to other reviewers and avoid this item.
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
When my item arrived the screen was scratched, but besides that the picture didn't "shine through as if by magic". It was difficult to view videos because the screen was so dark and it was so reflective all you saw was your face shining back at you. Even if it was free it would not be a good case. Don't waste your time or money on this product.
I had to return 2 receivers to Best Buy. The first unit I bought had a short somewhere inside, and wouldn't stay on for more than 10 seconds. The replacement unit wouldn't give me any sound from the left side... and I tried both "A" and "B" left speaker positions. I usually trust Yamaha... but this one is apparently their low end model so if you decide to buy it, make sure you know the store's return policy!
Note: I've posted this review to the pages of all products I compared (listed below):My friend was looking for a wired headset for her cell phone. She's about 5'6" and petite. I got the 5 ones listed below for her to try out. She tried all of them, and liked only the MX150s, i.e. these:Plantronics MX150 Flexible Boom Headset with 2.5 mm PlugWhen speaking with her in her truck, the headset was once on the seat next to her yet I couldn't tell -- the sound was realy good. She also found them to be comfortable.She didn't like these 4:Plantronics MX505 Windsmart Boom Headset (Tan)Plantronics MX250 EarBud 2.5mm HeadsetJabra C500 2.5mm Mono HeadsetJabra C250 EarWave Boom Headset for 2.5mm PlugsShe said that mostly they were just uncomfortable for her. YMMV. I just bought 3 pair of thePlantronics MX150sfor myself and as stocking stuffers.
Beware if you need to use this hub for higher power devices. So far, even plugged in to an outlet, this hub won't properly connect to my ipod dock (ipod connects then ejects over and over) or an external hitachi 2.5" external drive (drive uses 2 USB connections to get power and signal - drive ready light keeps flashing on and off). When I plug these into my old Belkin 4 port hub, they work great...I attribute it to the Belkin's beefy power brick. So far, I've successfully used it to connect a USB flash drive and the aformentioned Belkin hub.
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".
My MA311 PCI card works well when it's not in WEP (wireless equivalent protocol) mode. WEP is basically encryption that encodes the wireless traffic, providing some protection from hackers.The MA311 does NOT work in WEP mode with the MR814 router. Period.Technical support hold times for Netgear are typically over 2 hours. After spending a total of 3 hours on the phone with their technical support person, my problem was &quot;forwarded&quot; to an &quot;engineer&quot; at Netgear for follow-up. That was 2 months ago. They never bothered to contact me.Not terribly impressive, the company or their product. Avoid Netgear.
Don't bother buying this inexpensive Griffin iTrip Universal FM Transmitter and Charger for MP3 Players. It doesn't work even with the international setting that another reviewer said worked great. The static from this device is overwhelming despite trying to find every unused FM station on the digital dial. It's a piece of junk and not worth the $18 I paid for it. I would not recommend buying anything from ShopCell their return policy is only for 30 days and it's terrible. I would also be very careful when buying anthing from Amazon Marketplace it is usually items that are cheap and defective. Buyer beware!!! In fact giving this item and ShopCell a one star is being generous. 1 star is too high a rating. I wasted my money buying this item.
This is the second Sharp mutli-function unit I have had. They are junk! The USB 2.0 stopped working fairly soon. After about a year is started jamming all the time. Sharp support said it was beyond the warrenty and it was my tuff luck. I had simialr problems with my first Sharp machine, an earilier model. This lasted about 18 months, about 10,000 cycles. Sharp support is awful. Buy a Brother or a H-P.
While the docking station fit into my radio nicely. The Ipod would not fit into the docking station. If I remove the small clip from the back of the Ipod it would probably fit, but I want to keep the clip on the Ipod.
Expiration date for these batteries is 2010, it's March 2010. Really? You can't send newer batteries? Even if I do use them right away I should sent newer batteries. I wouldn't buy from this seller again.
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 could only warn you all NOT TO BUY this printer. When it came out a couple of years ago, it got great reviews. Based on that, I bought it. The print quality is good, when you use the right paper and have the right settings. But, now, less that two years later, cyan and magenta print heads are clogged beyond repair. I read comments from CNET and AMAZON, and surprisingly I see A LOT of complaints about clogged heads and paper jams. So, unless you like replacing your pritners so often, I would advise you NOT to buy this printer. I would be weary of buying the newer version, C82, but who knows, if that printer would do the same thing.
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 don't blame Garmin, but many of the merchants don't honor this card. The 4 or 5 places I visited while traveling already had specials that were better than the ones listed with this membership. Several of them looked at the card and thought it was some kind of hoax.
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.
Apparently, does not work on Macs for set up. Only for viewing via browser. No excuses these days d-link!
I thought of buying this thing then i looked at the reviews, this thing is horrrrrrriblllllllllle! No car adaptor? No contact in the manual? 16 hours to recharge? Heavy battery so hard to control and the thing really only works for a month or two? I didn't even have to buy this thing to know that it's horrible. If you're reading this and have a big road trip for more than about 3 hrs, you should send this portable rip of back.I blame Toysrus for selling this faulty piece of merchandise, wait, why call it merchandise, i should call it JUNK!I'M GOING SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!!
These headphones are a little heavier than the sony sport models that come with your walkmen, but they sound every bit as good, if not better. However, after about two months of use my connection to the left ear piece died, and it only comes back if I hold the cord at just the right angle. My other headphones lasted me about 8 years before that happened, so these must be a shoddy piece of work. Hopefully you will have better luck with yours if you decide to try them.
Item delivered is not as advertised. Described as "Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches" Product is actually 2" x 0.5. The bag it came in is "7 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches " This is a rip-off.
The bag seemed to be well made, but was not big enough for my 17 inch dell laptop. The top of the laptop stuck up above the padding.
With horrible software design, awkward button positioning and bizarre crashes, this Sansa Express made me realize why companies are struggling to displace Apple.I wanted a cheap USB style MP3 player and I got a nightmare, even with the newest firmware.Buy the Sony USB style MP3 player. It's designed much better but has no microSD slot.
I put this on my wishlist because I didn't want friends spending a lot of money, but I could use a CD player. It feels flimsy and cheap. It goes through batteries like crazy. There is no way to stop it at a particular location and re-start later at that same location. If you hit pause and are delayed coming back, the batteries are dead. The left side of the headset already stopped working (I've had it for about 1 1/2 months of minor use). I do not recommend this to anyone. It's very annoying.
I have noticed the gradual decline in Linksys product quality over the last couple of years, and this switch is the absolute worst product I have seen yet. We bought this switch for our office to handle a couple of network printers, and over the last two months, two of the ports are comletely dead and a third one is starting to go. What gives? Sorry, but this one is getting exchanged for another vendor's switch...I also have a WRT54G V2 wireless router that does cirles around the new V6 we bought. Not only does the V6 drop connection more often but it has other strange behavior as well. We had a power blip at our remote location and the router totally shut down and rebooted itself into factory default mode. Not to mention that they have downgraded the internal memory, etc. Product support is a joke too. Linksys, whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?
I own three of these drives, purchased at different times. I ordered three because initially I was pleased with the performance, and not bothered by the noise. However since then I have had three power supply failures. Each time the drives start to spin up and down, and finally the drive won't mount any more. (Two replacements were under warranty, I'm having to pay for the third.) Even when the drives are working, I have decided that they are noisier than I would like.I would encourage anyone looking at this drive to look at the G-Technology, G-DRIVE Q 1TB:G-Technology 913006-01 1.0TB Quad-Interface StorageI don't own one yet, but it's what I'm going to purchase next, despite the increased cost. The reviews (all over, not just Amazon) are very favorable in terms of performance, noise, and reliability.November 9, 2008 update: The G-Technology drives I purchased (three) are awesome. Quiet, stable, fast, etc. By contrast (in experience) one of the replacement iOmega power supplies that I had to *purchase* from iOmega (as they would not replace the bad ones under warranty) was dead on arrival. I am really, really, disgusted with iOmega and the power supply issues. They must simply try and get the cheapest supplies they can. (The supplies don't have iOmega's name on them, they have different names on them.)
This router has a great price, especially when on sale. The firewall (built in) is pretty good as well. But the problem with D-link, with their 500 series is that it disconnects you from the internet occassionally.---------------------------------This can be solved by unpluging/plugging,through command prompt (start>run and type CMD) (type ipconfig/release and then ipconfig/renew).You can also run through the wizard (type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar, put in username/password, press wizard. go through steps.)---------------------------------But its still annoying. I suggest paying a little extra to buy a less buggy router.
I ordered this because I thought it would look great with my Apple TV. The first one would not power up out of the box. Amazon replaced it fast and the replacement arrived today with the same problem! The thing would not power up right out of the box. Amazon is great, but this product is totally LAME!
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 suffered with this unit for about 2 weeks before I caved and returned it. I replaced it with a FAR more expensive Apple Airport Extreme, which works wonderfully. (I have a mixed Mac/Wintel LAN).I think my unit was defective, probably a defective 10/100 switch. It worked well in wireless mode, with range better than my older SMC (wireless card failed on that one).I really stress my LAN (backups, etc) so I might expose problems others might not notice. I suspect though that this is a true defect that hits some of these devices. I wonder, though, if the MR814 ever works properly with a secondary external switch.When I bought the device it didn't work at all with my Cisco 675 DSL/router, but a firmware update fixed that. Still, a bad sign that out of the box it was DOA on my LAN.Tech support never replied to an email inquiry.If you buy this device, ... DO NOT SEND IN THE REBATE UNTIL YOU'RE SURE YOU WON'T RETURN IT. ...
I chose this Netgear product over other brands simply because in the past, Netgear products have always worked flawlessly. Nowadays however, Netgear's routers seem to be degrading in quality and the WGR614 is no exception. I recently purchased a version 5 and while it is good for basic routing, any complex addition to a network will cause this router to malfunction (e.g. adding a network printer).I've talked to tech support over 2 days and the only solution they can give me is that my network printer is at fault however as soon as I tried using a Linksys WRT54G, my network works as expected.If all you need is to route a couple computers together with no extra features, this product should suffice. Otherwise, look elsewhere, especially the Linksys products.
Purchased the unit about 3 months ago, plugged it in and was able to start playing a DVD. Within a couple of minutes, the whole thing went dead and would not power back up. And my DVD was still inside! Sent the unit back to Apex at my expense and could not check up on the status via their website, nor with phone calls. Finally, about 6 weeks later, they shipped it back to me in my same packaging and stuffings (a DELL monitor box, no doubt!), yet not one word or message within the box to let me know what was going on. So far, the unit is now playing DVD's, but I have YET to get it to format a disc in preparation to use, thereby rendering this unit useless. Apex should give up on anything other than cheap TV's, VCR's and DVD players.
This adapter failed after 10 minutes. I didn't even finish installing the printer. I plugged it in and it showed up fine. Then 10 minutes later it started showing errors in windows and it would not detect it again.
I'm going to keep it simple:+Great sound quality and noise isolation+Decent transportability-BREAKS VERY EASILY with normal use (as of now both sides of mine are covered in epoxy due to the plastic breaking and I even had to take a soldering pen to one side) If not for this my review would be a 5/5.
While this printer does a fine job printing, replacing the ink cartridge is costly. The only place to get the ink (that I've been able to find)is through the Dell website. Including shipping, one cartridge is over $30. Dell does ship their ink quickly, but it's still much quicker (and cheaper) if you're able to get something at a local store.
This is an ok camera good construction,easy adjustment,easy installation.Down side,the glowing red led's are a dead give-a-way at night, not a very good camera for home use, because it does not have a wide angle lens, the included lens is a bit out of focus. For the price it should have a wide angle lens.
Just chiming in with the rest. I can use the card reader they sent me, but it's not what is advertised on this page. I NEED the ADAPTER to read my CF cards with the READER that I received.Get on the ball Amazon! This is the first trouble I've ever had with Amazon, so I'll give 2 stars, but correct this problem please.
Sounded nice when I was at Target and then after I received the speakers from Amazon I realized that my old $30 speakers sounded better. Granted my cheap speakers have the big woofer(?) speaker on the floor. If you only want something for your desk top then these speakers may work for you. I liked that you could have two different inputs going into the speakers so in addition to my computer I had a radio also plugged into them. I was able to listen to the radio and still hear my computer sounds through the speakers which is why I bought them. In the end having an inferior sound and paying $100 made me decide that I'd return them for a refund. I'd avoid and check out other brands.
This would be a great product if the display worked for more than a few hours. TheFactoryDepot replaced the first one but refused to take care of their faulty replacement. Don't waste your time and money on this garbage.
That's what Nero Info Tool says.High failure rate for me. I needed to burn 2 discs, had to use 5 discs to do so.These are the cheapest I could find, so there's still value.
Bought this player just over 3 months ago and it started having problems where the screen wouldn't come on, but we were always able to get it going so we just assumed that it was a little buggy. Then about two weeks after the measly 90 day warranty went out the screen went with it. The screen doesn't come on at all now and when we called the support line they told us quite nicely that we were screwed and would have to buy another unit. Rest assured it will not be a Polaroid.So if you have *ANY* problems with this unit, return it and ask for another one before it is too late.Other than the screen going out I would not recommend this player for the following reasons:You cannot change the Discs when you have it turned around to put in a car carrying case. In order to change the discs you must remove the power cable and remove the player from the case and open it up...then close it back, return it to the case and re-attach the power cable. Tedious.Plus this unit has no battery memory. When it loses power (such as when you turn the car off to pump gas), it loses it's spot in the movie.The only way to get to the player's setup menu is via the remote, so don't lose it if you are unfortunate enough to have purchased this unit.The games are the equivalent of poorly done Atari 2600 games, and although they tell you that there are a bunch of games there are really only about 3 different kinds. Those 3 are just repeated over and over and over again with slightly different graphics.
That's right! While hiking I compared my heading against my old eTrex Venture and a compass. Heading north, the Vista HCx was off as much as 90 degs!! However, it did like going south. The further south I went the closer the 2 GPS's agreed. Also, the backlight setting wouldn't stick. Every time I powered it up, it reverted to the dimmest setting instead of the highest. Finally the display lost all contrast and I lost all patience and returned it for a refund. I feel the Vista was overly complex and the Manual did a poor job of explaining how to use it. Please note I have considerable GPS experience; this was my 4th GPS and 3rd Gramin.
I don't understand why these cans are rated so well for sound quality. Detail is good but only with certain recordings. Separation is non existant. Sound stage is relatively small. Overall they come off as dull and uninspiring. Sure they're meant as monitor headphones but I don't think I'm confusing flat with "just not that good."I really wanted to like them for listening to music but after giving them more than a fair shake I'm retiring them to my pc for gaming.
For the price I expected poor quality photos, but that isn't what bothered me about the camera. What bothered me is that I couldn't just connect the camera up to my USB port and download photos. Worse, yet, I was required to install Windows XP drivers that are not certified - clicking "yes" through a series of prompts warning me that my computer could be damaged.To top it off, the camera is larger than I expected. From the photo I thought it was thin - but in reality it is as deep as it is wide.I bought two - one to keep and one to give away for Christmas. But I'd be embarrassed to give this to anyone.
Ok, first off the picture is decent... ...and that's it.The reason you buy this thing (or not)... it's the wireless access. Kodak really dropped the ball here. The only way to actually use the wireless access is to use Kodak's online gallery or have your computer share them out using Windows Media Player.The Kodak Gallery option: Kodak's Gallery is very limited with how you can post pictures to your account, expensive compared to other photo sites if you want the premium packages and makes it difficult to find friends who may be using it.Windows Media Player option: not very user friendly, not intuitive and you have to have your computer on all the time.Other wireless picture frames will let you point to URL's, stream RSS feeds and even email pictures to them. Kodak has no plans to add any of these types of features in the future... I asked them.Don't buy this frame if you're looking for a wireless frame... there are others with better features. Last time I buy Kodak.
Purchased the Tungsten C...within 6 weeks the entire memory would erase if I pushed on the case or if it would be compressed in my pocket (in a Rhinoskin case), the system would go black. After several attempts to contact Palm I finally got an authorization to return for repair. After 10 days of not being able to confirm it was being repaired...it was returned to me (another horror story..when it was left at my door and a dog took the package which I found in the woods the next day). When I did finally find the repaired Tungsten C (or what I thought was going to be a repaired Tungsten C), the item returned turned out to be a used, what they called a rebuild unit and it still had an asset tag stuck on the back indicating it was the property of XYZ Company. If I had wanted a rebuild unit I could have save $$$ and bought one...no one at Palm will acknowlege a problem after repeated attempts to contact them. I will never purchase another Palm product... The wacky guy who said "dude, you should have gotton a Dell" is looking smarter all the time.
I am the unhappy owner of several H10's and initially there were minor problems, but the closer they got to the end of the warranty period, the more problems they started having. Problems include freezing up for no apparent reason, scrolling in Chinese, and the most irritating is when the "system files are missing" and you have to reinstall the firmware and redownload ALL of your music (does this alot). The company doesn't believe in customer service - you can't get through on the phone and they take days to respond to email. I have returned two because the hard drives crashed and it took 3-4 weeks to get them back, and then one of them crashed again as soon as I got all the music redownloaded and I had to return it and wait another 3 weeks. I have a problem with one that has now gone out of warranty and iRiver told me they won't touch it and to look for a repair shop online. So save yourself alot of headaches and time, not to mention money, and don't buy an H10 player.
I was very disappointed because I wanted it for a computer USB, and this was for a computer telephone line. I had to pay for the return postage ($5.15) and then didn't know who would send me a refund. It turned out it was the original company, Technology Galaxy, through Amazon. The original amount was $32.08 and When I received the refund, it was for $21.21. Quite a difference, especially when I had to pay for the return shipping. I would never buy from Technology Galaxy again.
Like others, I was assured by the salesperson at Good Guys that this would enable me to play MP3 music through my car radio. I bought in and then found that here in coastal San Diego, the sound quality with this product is so bad that I wouldn't listen to it if I were paid. What a rip-off!
I was very disappointed in this product. It was very easy to slip onto the Nano, but within 5 minutes the Nano slipped out of the skin and onto the carpet. I was very happy I was not on cement. I tried 2 other sleeves from the package and had the same result. Do not buy.
This is the first holder I purchased and favorite for awhile. While I found it useful, it quickly wore down.PROS:* Easy Access* Could hook up earbuds with little problemCONS:* Velcro and Leather wears quickly (4-6 months with frequent use)* No swivel* Partially protected corners MAY prevent damage if dropped, depending on how it lands and what it lands on.All in all it's not the worst product, but there are far better and more flexible options available for an iPhone.
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.
Let me start by saying that this camera is by far the best looking and the best built point-and-shoot camera I have ever held in my hands. It is, for the lack of a better word, perfect.If only the same could be said about image quality -- this is where the camera is a severe let-down. There is noise; noise everywhere, and even at the lowest ISO setting. There is also a focus issue, with an unacceptable percentage of images being out of focus. My particular copy was backfocusing more than can be attributed to user error. Forget about reliable low-light focusing too; it's mostly a hit-and-miss situation.If I were to sum this camera up in a few words, I'd say design and marketing gone wild. There is no place for 10 MP in this class of cameras, not until they get the image quality right. Look, if all you're doing is look at pictures on your monitor, email them and publish them online, then 3 MP is plenty enough. If you print 4x6, then 5 MP is starting to become overkill. But 10 MP? Give me a break.I am a long-time DSLR user, having used Canon cameras with L lenses. I mention this since I want to be clear that I am not expecting similar output from the NV10. In the end, I could not with a sane mind justify keeping the Samsung, despite its drop-dead gorgeous looks.If you want the best currently available image quality in a point-and-shoot camera, run, don't walk, and buy the Fuji Finepix F30. If however style matters more, then there is nothing out there like the NV10.I so wanted this camera to work out for me. In the end, alas, it did not.
Had this item less than 2 weeks and used maybe 14 times at most. The motor just made a loud noise the device jumped and then all was quiet. Needless to say I wanted a replacement as Amazon will not let you send it back because of hazardous chemicals.. So it is okay for them to ship it and then your $35 is in their pocket with no options to return a defective unit. They should post that the item cannot be returned for hazard condition. Any hoot, look elsewhere for a Repair kit.
I live in Memphis, TN and the FM channel here is basically crowded. However, I have managed to find 2 channels that are practically clean and empty (only static). So, I hooked up my new iTrip to my 3rd generation iPod, and took it for a test drive around town on my Toyota Sienna 2004.For the 30 minutes trip on the highway, I lost connection twice. At one time, I could not even recover the connection and had to change channel. To change a channel in iTrip is actually not a really bad process, but it will be very hard to do when you're driving at the same time.When it works, it's great. The sound quality is good...but not great. You will notice the difference between the music you hear through iTrip and Cassette-Adapter connection. Cassette adapter is just so much nicer and offers you a broader range of high-low frequency. However, I can still live with the sound quality as it is actually quite good.What I can't live with is losing the connection/signal. This is bad and it happens to me everytime I drive around with my iTrip.So, I finally decided to return it to my local Apple Store. Thumbs up to Apple to issue me a full refund. I'm sticking with my Cassette Adapter !
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.
I've battled with my JVC DR-M10S for a couple of years, sent it back to JVC for "upgrade" or whatever it does to fix the LOADING error, found that it worked O.K. after the fix, only to to have it crash once more to LOADING just yesterday. I, too, had to unplug it to stop the error, then plug it back in. Eventually, the disc ejected, but the LOADING error continued for a while. Then it powered off.My "crime" may not have been a smudged disk; the disc was new. There's a 2-second minimum to edit in the middle of a selection (1/30 sec. min. at the beginning or end of a file); so, I adjusted my "IN" and "OUT" at one point to 2 seconds, and it crashed.I find it strange that JVC does not explain WHY this happens nor does it suggest how to AVOID it. It just doesn't give a damn. That it is willing to fix it FREE says that it is an engineering bug that cannot be fixed without its re-engineering its entire circuit board or laser or some such big deal.By the way, if you USE the Library Function, the fix will erase some of your hard-earned TITLES, THUMBNAILS, CATEGORIES, DISC NUMBERS, etc. I lost the first 34 Titles that I'd created.It is tedious to enter this information in the first place because JVC does not provide, say, an infrared or USB "keyboard" option, but if you -- get this, now -- place the disc with the missing Library information back into the machine, you CAN re-register it and get back your lost Library data. However, it will assign a NEW disc number, the next in your series of entries. That is small consolation for all of the difficulty JVC has caused.If anyone has help or a suggestion beyond the damning that I totally concur with in these one-star reviews, write me at ben_franklin@msn.com.Good night, and good luck.
this is a great product if you would start all over and redesign it it has bugs in it .it works some times right
Very poor fit. Had to jam smallest size adapters into my ears to get them to stay, but they still popped out at the slightest tug. Very thin cord turns into a rat's nest faster than most ear bud cords. Sound quality is no better or worse than other less expensive ear buds.
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 got this battery because my current battery only lasted about 40 minutes. This one is not much better ... about 50 minutes. I don't use laptops much and mine is an older IBM ThinkPad r52 but the specs say 217 minutes and 3:30 (hh:mm). So this battery in my mind was a waste of money. I only gave it a decent rating because the transaction and delivery were smooth and timely.
I bought this camera in Sept. 2006, as well as, an underwater housing for the camera. From the start, many of the pictures had round whitish spots on them, whether the pictures were taken on land or underwater. I've followed Canon's suggestions below and my pictures still end up with spots. Not only have I invested in the camera but the underwater housing. I will not buy another Canon camera for this reason.This is Canon's answer to spots that appear on the pictures. "This may occur depending on the shooting conditions, but is not a malfunction. To prevent this phenomenon, please follow these steps.- Lighten the area as much as possible and shoot without using the flash.- Avoid shooting in dusty areas."
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
The product is fine, nice actually. The problem is right after ordering my credit card number was hijacked. Within one day I had 5 different orders for online merchandise show up on my credit card. Fortunately my credit card company contacted me immediately to ask about the charges and were able to cancel the card and reverse all the charges. It is not likely that I will do further shopping on Amazon if they aren't screening their vendors better than this.
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.
As the cable arrived, the DVI connector didn't fit. The connectors are always at the back of the TV, in the dark, without any lamp light, so it took a while to find out that the connector itself was not formed well. By looking at it carefully, the shield around the pins was too narrow. But, no dents: uniformly disformed. Funny enough one pin was smashed against the other in another direction than the damage to the shield. As far as I can see this is production damage that slipped through quality control. I took out the jewelry tool box and straightened everything out. Now the cable connects and happily functions between my blu-ray and TV.As for the attributes of the cable, the cable is not of sound quality, I don't blame the supplier but the manufacturer. Or maybe I should blame the supplier for accepting bad quality from its suppliers.
I bought it as recommended to be used with my other purchase ,Sony E-Reader PRS 505 , but actually it is incompatible with it. Lost of time , money and supplier's credibility.
This knock-off did not work in my Tecra M9; the system would not boot. After the BIOS screen it would sit at the blinking underscore forever. Removing the battery and booting off of AC or the old battery worked fine. I'll be sending this back and trying a genuine Toshiba battery, unfortunately at 3X the cost.
They sounded good, the silicone tips came in reasonable sizes and provided good noise isolation. Under 2 months into my term of ownership, a break developed in the right channel of the headphones. A week or so later the left channel went out too. Order date: 10/8/07, right channel failure date: 11/21/07, left channel failure: 11/29/07.Unless you see headphones as part of a disposable 2-month cycle, I would purchase something else.
The set I got was defective. With noise cancelling off the right cup made barely any sound. With noise cancelling on the right ear came to life, but all the BASS frequencies sounded like crackling and hissing I wouldn't expect from a 99c set.Sent them back for a replacement.September 2009 Update:New set is the best headphones I've owned. Noise cancellation is excellent for the purifier or air conditioner wind noise.Highs are great and base is good (could be better)I even use these to get voicemails from my BlackBerry Pearl as the sound is much clearer than the speaker.
Except for the low volume output (forget about using two headsets with a splitter), I think this is a very capable player. Unfortunately, unless you're always going to plug it into the wall while viewing, save your money. I've watched a total of 6 movies using the battery and during the last one the screen went dead after an hour. Turning the brightness down to its lowest setting only extended the battery life to an hour and 15 minutes. So much for being a "portable" DVD player. Let's see: $48 per movie...do you think I feel cheated by Audiovox
Inspect screen Before signing and accepting delivery of any Toshiba DLP, be sure to check the screen to make sure that the coating on the inside of the screen is uniform. On mine, there was a circle about 10" in diameter that you can see in certain lighting and even when the TV is off! It will appear lighter than the surrounding areas at times and can be annoying. I called Toshiba and had a service man come out and even though he acknowledged that this is common, Toshiba will not replace the screen. I would have given them a negative 10 if it were possible just because of their attitude. So, look at the screen VERY carefully before accepting or purchasing. If you see this problem, refuse to accept it. Or else just buy a Samsung or Mitsubishi DLP to avoid the problem I have.carefully before accepting delivery
The Digital Concepts Ps-101 Portable Lighting Studio is just okay. If I had it to do over again I would pay the extra $20 for the nicer kit.As others have said, the lights are not bright enough. It's not possible to get rid of all the shadows and I had to set my f-stop so low that I could only keep a small fraction of the item I was trying to photograph in focus. After working with the kit for just a few minutes I had already decided to upgrade the bulbs when one of the bulbs blew out on its own. Nice.The backgrounds are not so hot. The texture of the fabric makes weird diagonal lines on the finished pictures like you see when someone wears a striped shirt on TV. That may improve with better lighting. The backgrounds are really just strips of fabric with velcro at the top so it should be no problem to make new backgrounds out of better material.Really, the only nice thing I have to say about this kit is that it's very portable. It takes the whole dining room table to set up everything to take pictures but the kit folds up nice and small for transport or storage.Once I get new bulbs and make some better backgrounds this set up should be pretty handy, but if I'd spent the extra money up front I'd have a lot of nice pictures by now instead of a burned out bulb and a couple of shadowy pictures that aren't fit for my website.UPDATE: I replaced the old bulbs with new 50 watt bulbs and the pictures are much better. The diagonal lines on the background are still there but the shadows and depth of field issues are resolved. The new bulbs cost me $14.
I own 3set of these and all three went bad in less than 2 years-they came with the boat I bought.
Initially, I bought this, and it worked pretty well in windows ME, but i decided to upgrade to win 2k only to find it doesnt function there because of no drivers, and Kensington isnt planning on making any. So i thought, oh, windows xp will surely run it, however xp is win2k based so it wont work there either. WHY CANT THEY MAKE NEW DRIVERS!?
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.
The set-up was easy and the hard-wired part of the router worked, but it didn't broadcast any wireless signal. I spent a cumulative 5 hours with tech support to no avail. They recommended that I return my router and get a new one. I had v2, they said try a v1. There were no replacement netgear routers available at Circuit City, so I exchanged it for a linksys which was functioning fine about 5 minutes after I had it out of the box. Looking at the reviews, it seems hit or miss what router will work, and I've heard of people having issues with both companies. But from personal experience at least, the linksys is great!
The quality of sound that this item produces is terrible and not worth listening to. It is very low volume, there is a great amount of static and interference. You are much better off playing through you cassette player if your car has one.
I felt impressed with the camera when I first saw it, but after few months, the pictures showed horizontal white lines, according to a tech this was related to a sensor, if you want to waste $200 buy it this piece of junk, I won't buy another Samsung camera, terrible experience
Sorry to say mouse didn't work right, it would lockup at any time and also run the batteries down when not in use. I had to return the product which was suprisingly easy.
This is a nice printer, if you're looking for one which will dump black ink into the bed of the printer without warning. When I asked the tech staff about this, they suggested cleaning it up. Which I did, so the printer dumped again. I've been using the manufacturer's cartridges, so it's consistent at least. I really would have liked tech staff to answer my questions about what caused the dumping and what to do about it, but &quot;clean it up&quot; was the best I got. My next printer won't be an Epson.
The price was right, but of course there is always a catch! In this case, the catch was that the battery had been sitting on a shelf somewhere for 8 yrs!!!, as indicated by a sticker on the plastic, and was DOA when I got it. I cannot believe that they would sell an 8 year old battery! Obviously the battery lost it's charge years ago, and this whole order wasted my time!!!
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.
This product has no Windows 7 support and there are no publicized plans for releasing Win 7 drivers.
I have had better luck cleaning my stove top with a wet paper towel. I would always need several wipes to clean my stovetop, so the jar didn't last very long at all. After trying a couple of other brands, I have found I won't be going back to these. Carbona makes the best wipes on the market, and they work ten times better than these for cleaning the stove top. Even Clorox, which I typically use for the bathroom, makes wipes that work better on the stove than this.
These are the cheapest hard drive mounting brackets available on Amazon, do yourself a favor and get one of the more sturdy and pricey offerings. You will get what you pay for which isn't much, and the stress of clanking these together into place. And I mean clanking as these clearly are not machined properly.
Really enjoyed these because they sounded great, but didn't last more than 3 months. The coating around the wires started to peel away at both the earbuds and the jack. Really disappointing considering the price. Won't buy these again.
The product in a used condition has problems with the scroll wheel. It doesn't allow fast forwarding or reversing. The product doesn't work without a noticeable lag when clicking on songs.
It was really [reasonably priced] at Circuit City, and I like the fact that it will read anything, but after 8 months the remote isn't talking to the machine. Either the remote is busted or the sensor on the machine won't receive signals. Unlike the slightly more [spendy] Apex, this one has no navigation buttons on the front (nothing but play, eject and on/off), so if the remote disappears or stops working, you are sunk. Spend more money and get navigation buttons.
I would suggest buying this printer if you enjoy constantly fighting with your printer and getting it to print. This is by far the worst printer I have ever had to deal with. The most frustrating thing is the constant carriage jam issue. When you call HP they basically they you they can't help and you should just go buy a new printer???? Awesome Customer Service. I am just letting you know this is the worst printer ever and it is your funeral if you decide to purchase this.
I bought the Sony Spressa thinking that it would be a good gadget for my Sony VAIO laptop. Since I opened that box I didn't have time to enjoy it. I'm sure it's a hell of a burner but for the past 3 months I'm having all kind of problems (from the cable that is not compatible to my laptop to the driver itself that is not being found by the laptop). I have also formatted my HD twice and installed two different Windows versions when it finally worked (but still not as promissed). Sony recently released a patch for this driver that I've installed hoping to solve all the problems for good, but what happened is that it just stopped working at all. This is something pathetic. After spending 3 months of my life, and some hundred dollars and after installing the &quot;patch&quot; I feel like the dumbest person on Earth.The customer service is horrible, the manual and on-line documentation are extremely poor and I'm very very upset about it. I mean, I have bought two state-of-the-art Sony devices and they simply don't work together. This is ridiculous!
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.
This router has been an absolute nightmare since day one. I thought got a faulty one, so I even had Belkin send me a new one, which was just as bad. On average, I lose connection to the internet every 30-40 minutes. At least 10 times per day. Typically, it just needs a restart by unplugging it and repowering it, but now, that's not working anymore. I have spent hours on the phone with Belkin's technical support (thankfully, they are all very nice and somewhat helpful) and no one can tell me what's wrong with this piece of junk.Save yourself the time and frustration and DO NOT buy this product!
Buyers should be aware that this frame has no internal memory and can't be hooked directly to your PC. You'll need external memory (SD card, USB Flash Drive, etc) to view any photos.Of course, if you spend $10 and get a 1 gig USB flash, then spend some time formatting your photos to meet the frame's tiny 320 x 240 display resolution, then you can run a slideshow of hundreds, if not thousands of photos. But unlike most other frames on the market, this frame doesn't come with any way to remember your photos ... you'll need to provide your own memory.
These were a Christmas gift, so were past the 30 day Amazon return period when I found that they would not focus. Each idividual lins would focus, but the two together would not allign. Several different users have tried to allign the barrells without success. I have returned them to Bushnell, hopefully for replacement, but still had to pay postage and $10 for handling, notwithstanding the warranty.
I used it with my mp3 while running, but after a few uses the was lost, "sweat guard" its a lie. Now i use another sony headphone wich is cheaper and works better.
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!
As other reviewers have noted, response is very slow, both when starting the unit, and when hitting any function button.My biggest complaint is the 'time record' button. I believe this is the first recorder I've seen in probably 15 years which requires you to set a separate 'time record' function in order for the timer to work. Sadly, I've missed numerous programs when I either didn't set it, or when I turned it off to remove the DVD and then didn't re-set it. It's certainly my fault I don't hit the right button, but it's irritating that an additional step is necessary.Another drawback is that if you record multiple programs, you have to watch them in reverse order (last to first) in order to clear up space on the disk. If you've only got time to watch a 30 minute program that's in the middle of your recordings, and want to record another one, you'll have to put the new program at the end, rather than in the space from the program you just watched.I've also noticed the unit starts warning you about pending programs nearly 30 minutes before the programmed record time. It'd be one thing if it shut down playback 10 minutes early, but 30 minutes seems a bit excessive to me.All in all, a very disappointing purchase. I'll be replacing it as soon as I can.
I have used Palm devices for years and this one does not even compare to others I have had. The screen is too small and blurry, like an old Atari game. And there is a 20% restocking fee for returning it. Big ripoff.
Easily set up and works as advertized. The speaker being portable is definetly and assest.
I chose the light blue skin, and was reasonably pleased with the color and appearance. The texture is pretty nice, and while it does attract dust and lint it can be cleaned fairly easily with a damp cloth (you can also turn it inside-out to clean the inside surface).It fits well, and all the holes line up, with two minor issues -- the thickness of the skin makes the port at the bottom not fit very securely, so if you don't press it in firmly or if you move it around, it will fall out easily and disconnect (which could cause problems while docked); also, the skin stretches at the bottom of the screen so that it overlaps slightly with the scrollpad, which is a cosmetic, if not functional, annoyance. The cut around the screen was also not very precise, and I found myself getting out the scissors to trim a ragged edge.The kickstand is pretty flimsy and very wobbly. You can balance it, but it usually leans very slightly to one side. The clip at the bottom that secures the kickstand when it is shut acts in effect as a very tiny foot; if there were two at the corners rather than one in the middle it probably would feel much more secure. Also the little rubber sleeves on the metal part that serve as grips slide around between every use, so I always have to reposition them, which just adds a little time to every setup, in addition to the planting-and-balancing step.I was first a bit wary of the product when I saw the very cheap packaging the thing came in -- it is sealed in a plastic bag like the candy you get off the register rack in a dollar store. The skin itself and the accessories are not bad, but the really shoddy part is one of the most important -- the plastic screen cover, which is cheap, murky plastic. Doesn't do wonders for visibility. Mine was also marred by very large scuffs.One more warning -- when I purchased the product it was supposed to come with bonus screen clings, which I didn't get. I notice the product description no longer includes them. I was just unlucky to see it before the product info was updated, I guess.I lost the plastic screen cover and was considering buying a second skin in a different color for a little variety, and swapping the new screen cover between them (hoping, of course, that the first scratched one was just a fluke). Although this isn't the highest quality skin in the world, it also isn't too expensive, and it is pretty useful. But in the end, I think I'd rather try my luck elsewhere and get something a little better-made.
The photos are ok but the plastic material will crash at the most minimum impact. If you are not one of those extra-cautious guys look the other way around. In my cammera the faceplate was broken when falling at a height of 3-4 inches...
Service rep simply rude, was not helpful at all. I do not recomend this company. Dish network is not so great either.
I don't know if these speakers came defective, but the subwoofer air exhaust lining vibrates. And this produces an awful sound, unless you virtually shut down the subwoofer it won't rattle. I'm returning them tomorrow, they are a pice of junk.
When I received my headphones i thought someone had played a practicle joke on me. The leads were different lengths, causing the weight of the leads to be supported by one earpeice. I found this MOST unsatisfactory. I called J&R and complained. They told me that was how headphones were made now. Then, one earphone stopped working. I called J&R again.They allowed me to pick a different style for free. Happy ending.
I think my camera is defective out the box since it takes bad pictures, colours are bad, several pictures out of focus, pictures at 10.1Mb are just faded, and the flash is really bad. Since the first day I did not feel good with this camera but I was not sure if it was my unexperience or the camera, but now that I have a second hand Cybershot of only 8Mb I know the casio EX-Z1050 is or defective or it is a terribly bad camera for pictures.Image Stabilization really sucks. I can get a less bad picutre if that feature is off.For video it is great, but still it has bad audio recording.I called several times tech support to see if I can get a replacement, but all they say is that my camera is not broken and once Casio releases the 1st firmware for this camara all these issues are going to be resolved, but now I have almos 1 year waiting for this firmware... If not because my second hand Cybershot I think I would have passed X-mass with a bad EX-Z1050 camera waiting for a firmware.
If this turns out to be the best printer in the world, it will NEVER be worth the trouble it was to set it up. I was forewarned at Staples that the software provided would not work, and that I would have to load the software via download. I should have known better, but that seems pretty easy, right? Not so. Two wasted nights of online support chat and an 800 number tech call. The online chat was useless and couldn't get it working, but did manage to drop some unwanted icons on my desktop. The phone support was better, though required a ridiculously convoluted procedure, and finally got things working. However, to get past the tech support phone call (in New Dehli, by the way), I had to endure a sales pitch for printer cartridges. Just what an already-agitated person is likely to respond to, right? HP ought to be ashamed to put out an item requiring anything more than five minutes to get working. TWO NIGHTS! That's what it took to get the first printed page out of this. Refuse to purchase this, and any HP product, on principle alone. Maybe this is the result of outsourcing.
Runs fine, does get warm, I can't tell if it's writing to the drive via the lights-- the amber light doesn't appear to do anything.Now for the problem-- the Autobackup software. It has been nothing but trouble.1) When the drive is connected it doesn't initiate autobackup on one of my computers, rather an additional "backup plan" must be created. Tech support couldn't solve the problem.2) On the second of my computers not only won't it initiate a backup when connected, when a new plan is created it continuously says "No backup plan detected" and cannot backup at all using the software. Tech support was unable to solve this problem either.As a result ALL of their award winning software has been uninstalled and it works fine as a ridiculously overpriced drag and drop external hard drive.Disappointing.
It's a battery and it works.. plain and simple. The problem was the delivery!!! It took them too long to deliver it.
This is a cable. It is meant to connect to devices. Connecting the should take seconds and opening the package even less. I used kitchen scissors and I still needed 2 minutes to get into the packaging. In connecting the DVI end I found that the screws were not long enough to reach the holes in the connector on the Samsung TV. A few seconds with a modelling knife on the lugs and I was OK but what a pain. Quality good and the image quality what I expected.
. . . I bought this device because I hate digital cameras with no viewfinder! The reflection of my mug on the flat screen on the back of my Nikon Coolpix was aggravating to say the least. The fold-out/fold-up shade seemed to be the solution . . . the price was right . . . however, the snap-on part of the shade has a habit of "popping off" at in opportune times, and the "shade" doesn't really stop my reflection or even the stuff behind me from showing up on the viewing screen . . . don't waste your money on these things, instead buy a black cloth like Ansel Adams used, and drape it over your head (and camera) when outdoors . . .
I went with a self-contained solution because I wanted something that "just worked" and didn't need hours of setup. I ended up returning the device, because it was frequently slow and occasionally unresponsive.I'm going to go with a MythTV instead.
Will not turn on out of STANDBY mode. The unit is about 15 months old. If anybody has figured out a cost-effective way to solve this, please post
If you like to hear your songs clearly avoid this player. White noise is present at all volume levels and is rather distracting. The plastic lid doesn't even feel like it will last more than...well let just say it is REALLY weak feeling. Great price with the mail in rebate- only fourty bucks, but I'm still returning mine and getting an IRIVER 350, nice player..and trust me it SOUNDS GREAT!. The 350 even comes with rechargeable batteries! Head towards the IRIVER, away from this SP50
It has been 15 years since I last shopped for a stereo receiver, and back then there were certain features that all receivers came with, regardless of how basic or inexpensive the model was. Well, I took for granted that they all still came with these basic features, and I was wrong. I just purchased the Sherwood RX-4105, and it does not have the tape monitoring feature. It has tape input and output jacks, but it doesn't have the monitoring feature that lets you listen to the tape deck's output while you are recording. If you press the tape button, the receiver switches away from the input source you are trying to record from! The tape monitor function is also necessary for the use of an equalizer. It baffles me that they are still giving you tape in and out jacks, but don't give you the proper switching for monitoring. I guess they figured they could save a few pennies by leaving out this function, since the demand for tape decks has declined in recent years. Unfortunately, there are those of us who still like to use an EQ to customize the sound to our environment, even if we are no longer recording on tape. I have found it difficult to verify whether or not a receiver has this function, since the specs and features list usually never mentions it. If they have a good picture of the unit, you can look to see if there is a button that says "tape monitor." Just looking for tape in and out jacks will not help, because as I mentioned above, the RX-4105 has these jacks, but no monitor function. Then there are some models that have monitoring even though the switch only says "tape." The best way to know for sure is to try out the unit first, but this is not practical when shopping online. I have even gone so far as to go to the manufacturer's website and download the instruction manual. If the section on tape connections and recording doesn't mention "monitoring," it probably doesn't have it. Also, many models no longer have phono input, but this is easy to check just by looking at a good picture of the unit. The RX-4105 also lacks an auxillary AC jack on the back of the unit; not a big deal, but a consideration if you have an outlet strip already filled up by other components. Another thing I noted that is worth mentioning is that many newer models such as this one have volume control knobs that do not have any position indicators or scale markings on them; so be sure to turn down the volume before you turn off the unit, or you could be in for a surprise when you turn it back on again!If you don't intend to use an EQ, and don't need phono input, the RX-4105 is probably a good inexpensive starter model. The sound seemed fine, and it had plenty of power for my application. The tuner did seem to have a weak sensitivity; some local FM stations came in with a lot of static.In my research I have found the TEAC models RV-S2100 and AG-790, as well as Onkyo models TX-8011 and TX-8211 all have tape monitoring capabilities as well as phono input.
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.
If you have privacy manager available through your local phone company...get that instead. It is worth the investment - I NEVER get telephone solicitations. If the number is blocked - your phone doesn't ring. All callers have to identify themselves. Once they identify themselves, your phone will ring but you still have the option of accepting or rejecting the call. If it is a soliciter - you then have the option of sending them a msg directing them to remove your number from their calling lists.
It does not work! I tried everything! Including what others said in their reviews!With the PEPSI STUFF promotion ending in less than 2 weeks, I think that I am basicallyS.O.LWhen I return this, it might not get back to Amazon in time for the credit to be issued back to me of points...It was free so whatever I guess...
I liked the smaller foot print shown in the manufacturer's photo. However, when I got it, the bag is clearly bigger. See my photo above.Didn't want to use it. The packaging and the label is the same as the item, but the bag is different.Buy it if you like the new style, I suppose.
We ordered this Magellan maestro 4000 GPS for our Christmas travel. Delivery was fast. However the "NEW" unit we received turned out to be a demo unit, which goes into demonstration mode (playing commercial type of introduction video) automatically even during driving, our Christmas trips almost ruined by this. Thinking maybe we missed some important instruction, called Magellan CS and they confirmed it's a store demo unit.Contacted Amazon, and exchanged. The second unit has exactly the same issue. What a dissapointment.
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.
Tiny sound and no base whatsoever. I bought it based on positive reviews and it did not live up to my expectation. Oh, well ....
I was reading all the good reviews thinking these would be a good all around speakers. I like the idea of 2 speakers with no subwoofer. I don't know where these people get their speakers but mine from this site has no bass at all! I tried all the setting I can find on Windows 7, and all the mixers that came with all the application. There is just no bass out of them!! For this price point there are much better ones out there.
The Aiptek Pencam 1.3M SD I received was not the same as the one that was pictured on Amazon'site. The one pictured on Amazon was an Aiptek Megacam camera. The &lt; $10 Pencam SD camera is a cheaper version of the higher quality Megacam camera that sold for $55 - $75, but still takes a good 1.3M sized picture for its small size. The Pencam SD camera shape is rather bulkier to hold, and has a smaller mode viewing window so it is difficult to see what mode you are in. An SD memory card is necessary to take any movies, which flicker when the camera is scanned. I decided to keep the Pencam because of the price. However,the door on the battery compartment of my Pendcam is under spring load from the battery, and opened up in my pocket several times until the plastic small pivot of the door broke and made the door useless. The door must now be taped closed with scotch tape for the camera to be used. This same thing happened to the last 3 Aiptek Megacam cameras I owned. The battery compartment on Aiptek mini-cameras needs better design.
Product looks nice and worked for a few weeks, the the latch that hold the lid shut broke off. Too much hassle to return since I have already thrown away the reciept.
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.
I purchased the ink for everyday printing projects, not photo's, but one of the cartidges were defective and would not print. Had to go the the store and buy what I needed which cost as much for one as I paid for all six. But you get what you pay for and I needed the color to make the rest of them work, it won't print if one is reading empty. So it does fine just to print everyday items, but you may get one thats defective (that's why the 2 stars) but for the price buy two sets and you may get all the colors working.
I have 2. They worked great for a couple years but when the battery goes bad, It shuts off power to the computer even though there was no power failure. Wouldn't it be better to sound an alarm when the battery dies and leave the power on?
I would advise against ordering Cat6 cables from Ucable. The cable I got had a generic boot on the end rather than the nice cover you see in the picture.
Even in the least populated areas of North America (Canada), I got mainly static. I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna with a standard manufacturer's radio/DVD player.Very frustrating and a waste of money.
Just recieved this product in the mail and it is broken. After reading the instructions I need a DIN cage to put into the radio housing slot.So you need more than this product to finish the install. Trying to replace radio in 99 Mazda millenia which was a 2 din and I wanted to go with the bottom empty slot and a 1 din radion. I love trying to figure these things out I hate getting broken crap and not getting all I need to finish the job You recommend the correct wiring harness but nothing about this DIN cage?
I should have paid more attention to earlier reviews...this item is not worth the money....the IPOD clamp does not have a tightening screw..the cig lighter fit is not tight (it loosens out)...the overall quality is very cheap.......but most of all there is background noise pick up (engine noise)and static hum on all/every available non broadcasting station. Pass on this model and select a different brand/company.....
Yes, this cartratige works, but if you can, shell out for a better one. There was significant background hum at higher volumes and the clarity of sound produced is only average. Buy it if you're on hard times, but keep shopping if you're not. Reasonable to install, did not encounter product defects, it's just too low-end for an audio enthusiast.
This is a great TV - But do not buy it from Amazon!If ANYTHING is wrong with it, God help you because Amazon won't.Amazon needs to stick to used books.
I've owned these for about 2 years and for the past 6 months I have been having a feedback problem from the sub-woofer. Even with no music playing there is a humming sound that comes from the sub-woofer constantly. The only way to make it stop id to turn the unit off, which means no sound from any of the speakers. Buyer beware! I'm going back to a name brand that I can trust...Logitech.
My first experience with iTrip was terrible hence the initial 2 star rating I posted here.However after reading the manual (set volume to &lt; 70% !) and playing around with the right FM station (iTrip stations) for my car and creating a smart playlist to remove the iTrip beeps from playing in shuffle mode, I was finally able to make it work.In my home (Onkyo) system and in my Maxima (Bose) it works pretty well (good digital tuners/receivers). But in my Civic it wasn't so good (cheap tuner). I checked the Belkin one but it was worse. Haven't tried the Monster iCarPlay yet but it maybe similar.Pros:1. Seamless integration with iPod, its tiny and cool2. Very convenient, no batteries , no wires, truly universal3. Comes preset to 87.9 which is a good choice for most areas.Cons1. The transmitter is not the strongest in the market and it can get easily overwhelmed by nearby stations2. Its difficult to chage the stations other than 87.9 FM. I thinks its almost a hack. they should have integrated it with iPodOverall its a good product given the pros, however I wish I could make it work out of the box like other true Aplle products. So I will give it a 4 star now given other FM transmitter are no better.
The Diamond Rio 600 is great looking, compact and easy to use. Unfortunately, all its good points have been offset by a flimsy on/off switch. The on/off switch on our first DR 600 broke the day after it was received. The on/off switch on the replacement DR 600 broke after less than a week. Too bad, because otherwise it seems like a good product.Dave
I have an Epson 740 and wanted to upgrade. This printers photo quality is sub par compared to my dated Epson 740. Very disappointed. Taking this one back and exchanging it for something else.
In theory this camera should have been the fore front of wireless camera technology because every other product released by linksys is Grade &quot;A&quot; high quality. This camera however does not perform worth a damn. It does nothing it is supposed to do especially if you don't have a degree in Computer Science. The Linksys DDNS service doesn't work right the camera does not e-mail the way it was promised, I am an IT professional and I can't figure out why the damn thing won't work Stay away from this product it will only cost you hours of problems and in the end just get filed in your junk drawer
It's my first time heard a digital recorder can't connect with computer,it is very strange.I think it's not fit for me.
I bought this thing thinking that it would be perfect for at home security from family members and freinds. It is really good at recognizing individual print and logging into Windows. However, Microsoft has done it again. The device is made by Digital Persona.Microsoft stuck their name on this edition and made it so it is only good for use of Microsoft products. In example, I use Mozilla FireFox and my roommate uses Opera. The device does not work for either browser. I thought it was broken. My friend suggested using it on Internet Explorer and low and behold it worked like a charm.In conclusion, if you like IE, it works good. If you like security, don't buy it.
I do have to say the sound quality is good, the FM tuner, FM recording, and voice recording features are nice. But there are a few bad issues that weren't mentioned. This players freezes like crazy, and I had returned two units for freezing problems (one during saving a recording and one for displaying the artist names in Chinese and then freezing). The firmware, even with the newest, is somewhat buggy. Windows Media Player 10 is a bad software to use for this player, it is slow, freezes, and syncs slowly. Overall unless you desperately need an FM tuner I would get an iPod or a Touch.
Had to use make the wire smaller so it would fit in the connector plug no good for heavy speaker wire
I just received a Maxtor One Touch III as a backup for my new laptop, running Vista. Physically connecting the drive is easy, the real problem is with the Maxtor software itself. The Maxtor "Easy Manage" screen simply said "Backup Progress" the entire time it was imaging my hard drive. No visual progress indications, and worse, no indication when the task was completed. After an hour of no apparent progress, I finally went into my computer's Control Panel, looked in the Maxtor drive and found the hard drive (C:) files had all been copied. No indication from the Maxtor software screen of the completion of this event. I don't know whether Maxtor still hasn't gotten their act together with regard to the Vista OS, or whether they just have poor software. When you attach the drive and then try to open it from the Maxtor icon in Vista, the drive is not recognized by the software (but Vista "sees" it just fine). In the end, one has to use the "one touch" button on the drive itself to activate and access the onscreen Maxtor control panel to perform tasks with the drive. In this day, when so much software is "plug and play", this system looks like a throwback to the mid-1980's.The documentation is minimal, and the Maxtor "Easy Manage" panel has two radio buttons labeled "What's New" and "Maxtor Support" to take you to informational websites. However, when tried, both were dead links.In the end, yes, you can get it to work and back up your hard drive, but you end up doing some work arounds, and those are extremely clunky.
I purchased this item new at a local electronics store. It functions good as an alarm clock. The CD player is another story. Within the first 6 months the CD player developed problems. Any CD inserted would spin briefly and stop. The display would show &quot;NO&quot; for no CD inserted. A CD leanse cleaning gave me a few more months of service. Several times an hour a click is heard in the speakers. This click is soft but can be a little distracting when placed close to the bed. The useful life of this unit appears to be around 1 - 1.5 years. The warranty is poor at only 90 days. This is one Timex product that Can't take a licking and Won't keep on ticking.
I bought this set about 10 days ago. As far as the picture quality, this set is great. But as soon as I started playing Xbox on it, I noticed a lag from the time I pushed a button and when the action would happen on the screen. There are extensive postings about this problem on the web (including Samsung's own web site). IF you plan on playing video games on your set, stay away from this one. I have returned mine and am in the process of buying a different set.
This radio completely died on me suddenly and without warning. I tried it in the other car socket and used my GPS in the radio socket to make sure it wasn't a socket issue. What a piece of crap. XACTly inferior!
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.
The thing wouldn't charge enough to even turn on after being plugged in for 17 hours. Called the Creative Zen tech support and they couldn't figure it out either, and advised me to exchange it. Fine, but the next one had the same problem. I'm a Systems Administrator, so this isn't a case of computer illiteracy, but rather of a poor quality product. Frankly, it's burned me out enough on mp3 players that I'm once again questioning whether it's really an improvement over a discman with mp3-cd playing capacity. If you get a working one, maybe it's a fantastic product, but personally, not wanting to get an iPod, I'll wait for the second or third wave of Zune players (once the inevitable Microsoft kinks are worked out) before I bother with mp3 players again. Simply not worth the effort.For what it's worth, the Creative tech support people were quite courteous and easy to work with, although, of course, they couldn't get the thing to work either.
Overall this product was ok. There was alot of static and I had to turn the Squelch up so much I missed conversation. Also, the rechargeable battery pack had a piece missing. The controls on the reciever were ok, they could have been backlit for night time driving. And the lcd screen should have the option to stay lit all of the time.
Once again Panasonic shows how out of touch they are with modern technology. Dont waste your money on this. If you burn your own DVD's forget it, it doesnt play DVD+R/RW, or DVD-RW. Every DVD player since like 2001 can play these discs, except the pana-fonics. The Samsung 5500 combo is cheaper, plays everything and has a better warranty too. Pana-garbage is always like one step behind everyone else. They are pana-fools, and I am pana-returning to the pana-store for a pana-refund.
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.
Being a lover of photography, and looking for something fun to fill the void left by no longer being able to find film for my polaroid camera, I discovered this camera and decided to give it a shot. After looking at plenty of awesome example photos in the Flickr group, and seeing the sample shots listed here I was jazzed. However I'd been warned that these cameras are not made to be very durable and that the pull cord is often an issue. I seem to have received a camera that was plagued by this. My film never advanced, either. Unfortunately missed the return window for a full refund, but I plan to submit for a partial refund anyway, because I was unable to take even one picture with this product. Disappointed, but still willing to look into other models of unique lomography cameras in the future.
Purchased to replace DIR 655 antenna. My expectation was that this antenna would give me at least as much signal strength as my original DIR 655 and with the ease of hiding/placing DIR 655 on my console. I was disappointed. Although ANT24 gives the flexibility to place the router in a convenient place, the ANT24 gave me "lower" signal strength as compared to that from my original DIR 655 antenna.ANT24-0230 worked fine (100 % signal) when I was within 5 feet from the antenna and in the open room (no concrete walls between the laptop and the antenna). When I moved my laptop to one of the bedrooms 20 feet far from ANT24-0230, the signal dropped significantly (15% drop) as compared to the signal from DIR 655 original antenna.I finally packed my ANT24 and replaced with the original router antenna.If hiding/ placement of router is prime importance and a 10-15% signal drop doesn't bother you, then this antenna might be the one you are looking for. In my case signal strength was important so I am giving a 2 star rating.
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.
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
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.
Just received this product and was very disappointed. Thought I was getting a good bang for the buck. Hazy optics, made my eyes tired very quickly trying to focus. Would spend a few more dollars and upgrade to the Nikon's
it was defective, and it has taken about a month to get the refund back. i am very dissapointed because i need the refund before christmas!!!
I had been using philips adapter that i got from Walmart and was quite satisfied with it until the wire broke when it got entangled. I bought this one just because it was MAXELL and i had to make 25$ in order to qualify for free shipping. But the moment i inserted it in my stereo i realized my mistake. It sounded terrible. The very same day i went to walmart and picked up philips adapter once again. You can try others as well but dont even think about this one....
I purchased these for my Manfrotto 055cxpro3 and they look good and provide protection both for the tripod and my hands, I have never seen a more poorly packaged product in my life. These are esentially flat foam pads that wrap around the tripod legs and zip together, good idea. What keeps them from slipping is the BAD idea, the inside is covered with glue. What makes this a REALLY BAD idea is the fact that they are shipped flat with the glue covered inside surface laying on top of the pad that is stacked below it. As a result you need to spend alot of time cleaning the outside of the pads it get the glue off to make them usuable. I should have just returned them. After doing some research I don't think this an uncommom problem, it seems that no matter where this product is purchased it suffers from the same packaging problem
I received it in an open plastic casing with no labels, the seller said this is the way DLO packages their products.The leather quality is good and the craft is fine, but there are 'Fatal' design flaws:1) The Clip is SOOOO hard, you you to really struggle to snap it on your belt.2) Only the upper part of the clip is fixed to the case body, which makes the clips very fragile and very annoying and difficult to put it on. 'This is alone a deal breaker'3) It has 'velcro' to close the case, which is not convenient at all, and I need to press it a couple of time to ensure it is fully closed.4) if you have a protective case on top of your iphone, it will barely fit.Seriously, avoid it. I tried the "BlueHarbor Horizontal Leather Case with Belt Clip for Apple iPhone 3G & 3GS" and I'm 100% satisfied.Good luck..MIT
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.
The product seems fine, but on careful inspection I was surprised to find that there was no way to take a signal off of cable.
I just KNEW I should have paid attention to all the problems previous reviewers had with this product. However, I really, really wanted a light on my radio/CD player so I went ahead and got this model. I purchased the first, it wouldn't recognize the CD. I got a second, it wouldn't recognize the CD (are you sensing a pattern here?). I even tried a third, after I had an employee at the store test it, but the CD player stopped working after one CD. I have officially given up on the GE and MIGHT consider a Sony, but they don't get stellar reviews either. What is one to do?
I got these because my old $25 Sony Fontopia buds seemed to be on their last leg after about 5 years of daily use. I was pretty optimistic about these, because they've gotten decent reviews and because I have some excellent sennheiser headphones for my computer.I got them and tested them out, and the sound quality was good! It was about the same as the Sony's, maybe a little bit better, but not as good external noise cancellation. I used them for a few days happily, the only problem being this clicking noise on the right one whenever I pushed it into my ear (small noise, by sharp and not comfortable when its right next to your eardrum.)Then the bads started coming. I noticed quickly that the cord was a bit short. Some of my pants have fairly deep pockets, and the cord would stretch to its length in them. I'm about 6'0, so about average guy height. The cord just needs to be about 2" longer. Then, I was walking into a room, and the cord got caught on the door handle and pulled a bit. It didnt even pull them hard enough to loosen them from my ears or my mp3 player. I have done this dozens of times with the Sony buds, much harder as well... no problems. These Sennheisers immediately messed up, though. The sound goes in and out with the slightest movement, so I have to constantly hold the cord in a very exact position if I want my music to be more than a whisper. Not really acceptable, even for a cheap pair of buds. Maybe mine are defective, but I have to say they are by FAR the least durable buds I have ever had, including extremely cheap free ones.So, sound quality is good.Durability is beyond awful. Again, maybe just defective, but not acceptable.
I ordered a MADE Products CA-1111- BLK Camera Armor for Nikon D80 Digital SLR. When I tried to put it on my Nikon D80 it did not fit, the openings were in the wrong place and it was obvious it was made for a diferent camera. I then called Amazon and they sent a replacement, which had the same problem. I returned both for a refund. The Customer service from Amazon was great, prompt and courtious. However I do think that additional care should be taken to make sure that the product sent will fit the Camera it is intended for. I think that is called better quality control.
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.DLC-810e, CLC-110e, DLC810e, CLC110e, Lukwerks Outdoor Camera, 961-00290, Wilife Outdoor Camera, Logitech Outdoor Camera
The Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable did NOT improve my "Legends of Zelda" gaming experience. :-(
Wow, I was so hoping for more with this camera that I just don't know where to start. My intended purpose was to use the cameras in my barn to watch dams who were about to give birth. I wanted to see 12x12 stalls, small paddocks and if I was lucky some of the pasture.Likes:- Good construction, it feels well made- Lots of cable. 60' that come with the camera gets me to most places in the barn- Mounting hardware (including screws) comes standard too- Day time picture looks clear and crisp even through my IP Video Server which dumbs the quality down for internet.Dislikes:- Night vision? HA What night vision? I mounted one camera 10' off the ground in a corner and it can't make out an animal in the stall!- Viewing angle - The camera in the stall 10' up can't see the walls at all, all corners are missing in the view, it only sees what's in the center of the stall and that object takes up the whole frame. Totally useless for the application I was hoping for. The one I have mounted outside looking towards my pasture is 33' from my fence gate. What do I see in the camera? I only see my 10' gate it takes up the whole view at 33' away! If you want to see anything you are going to mount it on a telephone pole 1 mile away I swear.- Mounting - Trying to get the camera to stay in the position you want it to is a headache. It does eventually stay once you swear at it a few times.Summary: It appears these cameras are only good for day time use mounted up really really really high so you can see anything. Unless, you wanted to observe a single spot up close in really good detail. If you are planning in using these as a night time camera consider also purchasing a IR flashlight to help light up the area even more. Personally, I think I just wasted my $ I would have rated it lower if the day time picture wasn't so clear and it didn't come with everything you needed to just plug it in and go.
I have had the same exact problems as CJ. The first one I ordered developed a very high pitched noise that was very noticeable. It disappeared when the backlight setting was turned down to 5 or less, but above that the noise was not acceptable. I called Samsung and they acknowledged that this was a defective product, so I returned it to Amazon for a replacement. This 2nd product had the same exact problem. Seeing as how no one else had reported this problem on Amazon or elsewhere, I decided to try my luck with a third one, but this third one had the same problem. I too tried different outlets, and also even tried taking it to a friend's house to test if it might be my house's wiring, but it still made the noise. I am going to return it, unfortunately 3 times can't be a coincidence. Its too bad, because Amazon has the best price on this product, plus no tax and free 1 day shipping with Prime.If it were not for the noise, however, I would give this product 5 stars for its design and quality of picture.
I was very disappointed with these headphones and would not buy it again. THe sound is good although ratherr hollow. A peron gets used to the hollow sound and for the money it may be expected. However the phone cups are rather small and squeeze the ears so much it becomes unformtable within a short time. The best part of wearing them is the moment they are taken off. Its a great relief to remove them. The price is good, but unless a person needs closed headphones and cant spend more, I would not recommend them. I would also note that while these are closed phones there is a considerable amount of sound leakage. Should not be used on a bus or in a library where they might disturb others.
Purchased at a local big box for around $40. It went together quickly, but fell apart the moment I put DVDs on the shelf. I don't mean the self fell down, I mean the entire thing collapsed. The screws stripped out of the holes that hold the top on, the sides fell over and the screws ripped through the bottom of the sides, you get the idea. Currently strapped together with several strips of duct tape and will remain intact if no one looks at it funny. Very very disapointed.
Poor battery performance and the difficulty of making sure the unit is completely turned off have spoiled my satisfaction with this CD player. All too often, I have tried to play a CD only to find that the unit has mysteriously changed to the FM mode (I never listen to the radio so I never turn that mode on) and exhausted the batteries. Although the unit will turn itself off if accidentally left on while playing CDs, this does not apply to the FM mode. It will play until the batteries are exhausted, and with only 20 hours battery playtime to begin with, this means FREQUENT battery changes. There should be an AC adaptor readily available for this player with the other available accessories, as this is the only way I am going to be able to afford to use it.
I consider myself somewhat sophisticated when it comes to setting up wireless routers. This one is a waste of time and might leave you very frustrated. After several attempts, the CD only got me so far. No troubleshooting available. And if you want to call a number for customer service, they'll charge you a fee!!!
I've used Logitec optical wireless mouses, but keep losing the USB connector. This model -- MSFT 4000 -- was on sale at a local office supply store for almost half the Logitec model I usually buy. Plus it said '1000 dpi for precise cursor control'.So far, the cursor is unwieldy at best, and the design of the mouse itself is atrocious. The top, for fingers, etc., must have been designed for robotic hands that are of equal length, width, and pressure sensitivity. The USB storage spot on the mouse itself is flimsy at best, and I foresee the USB connector coming unattached VERY easily.I would strongly recommend AGAINST buying this device. I got it for under $18, and I still feel like I was ripped off.
I am not sure why they are still selling this. It was made in 2005. The accompanying software is no longer supported. Don't waste your time/ money. I returned it to Amazon without problems 2 days after it arrived.This item should be removed from resale anywhere.
This model 1200 does not allow you to bypass the &quot;macrovision copy protection&quot; which totally distorts the picture for the majority of consumers who are connecting this using the *included* cables. *If* you have a nice TV with S-video inputs and *buy* an S-video cable, it may work fine, but I will never know. The picture fades in and out, and I find out this is a &quot;feature&quot; that cannot be bypassed. Other models can bypass this &quot;feature&quot; so I would look for one of those-check vcdhelpdottcom for info on which models work and which don't. I'm very disappointed and hope to return this model.
The camera is nice when it works. I have owned the camera for 9 months and sent it in twice for fixing a stuck lens. Google for "canon powershot lens error", and you will find many similar tales of woe.You pay for the first shipping, and then they will pay shipping for repeat repairs, but it takes them a l o o o o n g time to email you a shipping label.You can't talk to anyone in Customer Relations either. They'll take your number and promise to call you back in 24-72 hours.Given that there are many happy users, not everyone has this problem, but if you do, then Canon will not replace your camera. They will fix it, fix it again, and then your warranty will be up. When the lens is stuck again, you are best off buying a new camera from another manufacturer.
These headphones are hard to use. They are small and don't really produce a good sound. You can really hear the outside world while wearing them and that makes the music hard to hear sometimes. We had them for about a month and they quit working. Too late for a refund. There has got to be something better out there!!!
I purchased the 7" Initial DVD player before reading any reviews on it, now I wish I hadn't been quite so quick to buy a no-name brand. The picture quality is really excellent, but unfortunately I only got 15 second to 5 minutes of viewing in before it would freeze up. After 2 weeks of continually freezing, or refusing to load at all, it's back where I got it and I'm saving for a namebrand. Whatever causes these same problems in all these 1 star reviews is still going on, mine was fresh on the shelf when I bought it in October 2004.
I decided to go with the Z22 after reading these reviews and to replace my monocromatic Palm V. I wanted something that was within $100, able to handle all the lists, tasks and ical content but in color. The Z22 seemed to fit that bill and the specs seemed pretty impressive compared to my current Palm V. However, I was very dissapointed with both the screen size and display resolution. Don't get me wrong, the color is an improvement and certainly aids in color coded organization but the major problem is the way this device displays it's pixels information. I work in the Computer Animation field, so I know a whole lot about how LCD and CRT displays work. This product's display is poorly manufactured. There are pixel scanline issues (for a lack of a better description) with this model that make your eyes tired at the onset. If you look at the default photo #2, you will immediately see what I am talking about. There are these rows of moving pixels that are very bad for your eyesight ( and could cause headaches). You will not notice it on the menu bars until you adjust the contrast settings.I called support and after finally convincing them to pick up the darn pda and look for themselves, they admitted to seeing the same moving pixels. They said to return it as a defect but how can it be a defect if they see it themselves? Anyhow, I love Palm but if you are going to use this product on a daily basis, then I would highly recommend going with a better model until they improve this model. One star for a major blunder in their display technology and add a star because everything else works properly and because I like Palm.UPDATE: I have since purchased the Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld. This is FAR superior than the Z22 and although it's almost twice the price, you won't be dissapointed. You buy cheap, you get cheap. Your Z22 won't last while the E2 will.
Moved it very rarely, lasted less than a year. Plastic just.. broke. It received just fine, I suppose. Won't go for this style again -- perhaps an "HD" antenna will be next.
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.
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.
After reading all the 1 star reviews, I agree with all of them.Mine only woked for 6 months. Dropped connections, froze on xbox live, could notget my settings back, does not work period. Get a LINKSYS WRT54G instead of this pos.
This thing's DVD player quit on me in the first few weeks. I returned it for repairs, had to pay the shipping. Came back and worked OK for 3 more months and the DVD player quit again. VCR seemed to work fine. The DVD player quality is not good even with component video cables. I recommend not buying this trash. Right now a rental DVD is stuck in this player and i am trying to get it out.
Bought it, fired it up. Very excited to use it! But no way will it work on Macintosh. Unable to find any images on SD card even with data recovery software. Don't get sucked in Macintosh users!!! The product info does not tell you it won't work on Macintosh. You have to buy it like I did and then call customer support. No sympathy from them..., You are stuck! You would think it should work? All digital cameras work famously with Macs. Well, I found one that doesn't!!!!
I have owned this TV for 1.5 years. TV powered down while I was watching it and will not power back on successfully. The power light flashes in patterns of 7, which indicates an error code due to failure of the power unit/board and/or voltage regulator.This is happening to a lot of Panasonic, not just 42", all due to the same problems. Panasonic refuses to acknowledge responsibility for said condition and projected repair costs are at or near half of the cost of this unit.($150 for some one to come to your house to take a look at it, $140 per hour to fix it, plus parts cost).
I purchased this bungee cord because it matched the basket on my bicycle. However, it is missing the hooky things on the ends and I had to tie it to the handlebars. Very poor planning on Denon's part.Bottom line: I cannot recommend.
When I bought one of these I knew that it was a plastic toy type camera, but I was suprised at exactley how plasticy and cheap it was, especially for its not cheap price.I tried one roll of film in it - the results were so bad, the lab didn't bother printing it and just gave me the negs and a contact print; the last lens in sequence jammed open and the film transport was so terrible that everything overlapped resulting in mostly nothing on the negatives. I took it back to where I got it for a full refund.Yes I expected blur, I expected vignetting, I expected suprises. What I did not expect was such terrible build quality and results.This camera is a nice idea, if they were actually made well, it would be great - but it is mass produced plastic junk. Buying one is a lottery - you may be lucky, you might not. I'm sad to say, don't waste your money.
This cable does not convert VGA to RCA--what it will do is convert your component (like maybe on a DVD player) output to a VGA input. I feel like I got ripped off here. I wish I had read the other reviews more carefully.
Granted, I didn't use these around the "base boards" of my home, but elected to run the cable above doorways and on the wall, near the ceiling (though not from the ceiling). They started removing themselves after 12 hours, with some adhesive pulling away from the wall. In other cases, the adhesive remained on the wall, but the plastic clip instead removing itself from the adhesive. Upon pulling off the non-functioning white adhesive from the wall, I discovered that the product amounted to double-sided, low quality scotch tape with a white foam sandwiched between it.Basically, don't bother with this product.
I have an HTC Evo.I added a skin for protection. With the skin, the phone does not fit. Without the skin, it's a hard SHOVE and I cringe every time, knowing I am damaging my phone. If this item expanded, then I am sure it would work, but for the newer touch smart phones, this is way too slender. If my EVO doesn't fit, an iPhone won't fit. Trying to take it off, the pieces all broke inside my vent. So sad it did not work out!
I own (and love) my Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks, so when it came time to replace my desktop mouse I thought I'd try Logitech again. Not a good choice.Install was painless, although it does take an awful long time. Howver, my problem is that the mouse is "skittish" (all over the desktop, hard to control) and the buttons are unresponsive (somtimes they work, sometimes they don't). Tried moving the receiver closer to where I use the mouse, didn't help. Maybe you'll have better luck, who knows. But mine's going back to the store.
Pros:-Very comfortable to use for long periods of times. I have them on all day everyday when I study and i forget that I have them on. (I have a bigger than average head)-Once you get used to the volume control then it becomes really hard to use any headphones without volume control.- The sound quality is good for music. and the speakers are loud enough to drown any background noise without being noise canceling.Cons- This is my third pair of this model in the past 5 years. this shows how happy I was with the pros even though they tend to break very easily (not the plastic but the cord where it connects to the volume control.)- It seems like right past the year mark, there are some sound impurity in the form of low static if you are moving around. not sure if it is a sign that the speakers are breaking or that the 3.5mm jack is causing it- the cord is very weak and any tug on it might cause some sort of rip right where it goes into the volume control. this will cause one of the 2 speakers to not work all together which is the case with my current(3rd) pair.Final Thoughts:there are amazing for comfort and even sound quality if you do not mind the idea that you will need to buy a new pair every 1-2 years.I had tried other sonys, maxell, bose, and others but these remain the best in comfort, its a shame they do not last longer.
This product was of vary low quality and the seller (Cables 4U) does not stand by his product and make prompt refunds.
I bought this router to replace my (several years old) Netgear router which had an internet port failure that would not repair. Now at 11 months, this router had an internet port failure after spontaneously losing its ability to connect 3 times over 6 months. I've had to factory reset each time and reset up the network. Very disappointed in the quality of this product.
Purchased original in early April 2006, second replacement is enroute.Two DVI-Digital failures. Works D-SUB (Analog). I purchased for digital performance. After several weeks of use I could smell hot electronics running a sim. Shortly after - DVI-D failed. Original order also had a defective DVI-I cable. Was told to go to seller for replacement. Not according to seller. Best move I made was to buy Express replacement as a result. Had a gut feeling the purchase was going to be a problem. When it works, the DVI-D is excellent. I'll RMA till it's right.
This item was absolutely useless. It is now sitting on a desk, collecting dust. Word of advice, go with the Leaf instead!
Often just locks up. Would have to send internet requests multiple times before getting a response. Long delays - very frustrating experience. Just bought a Linksys Router (BEFSR41) to replace it - will post after some use.
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
First of all, the delivered product was dark colored and didn't look anything like the pictured red/white earphones. They sounded great, but didn't fit AT ALL. The hooks extended way over the top of my ears and I just couldn't make them fit. Gave them to my daughter and she had no luck either.
Do not be fooled by the 'iPod' compatible written on the front.This is the worst headsets I ever bought. Make drums sound like somebody is taping on an empty saucepan!
I bought this case because I needed something sturdy to protect my Palm inside my purse. It's sturdy and sleek, a little bigger than other cases, but I was willing to make that trade for protection. But after just four months, the clasp broke and now the case pops open inside my purse, subjecting my Palm to the ravages of keys, combs and various whatnot. This is not good. I am extremely disappointed. I used a leather case on my last Palm and, although it got beat up, it never broke! Depending on your needs it may be best to stick with a tried and true solution - leather.
I purchased this model because of the "all-in-one" features. It can accomplish a variety of tasks, and for the most part, done it's job well.HOWEVER... it's primary function is as a printer, and unbeknown to me at the time of purchase, Brother printers have a dirty secret, no one will tell you about.Imagine, it's well past midnight, and you are rushing to complete that project or report before leaving for work, or school, first thing in the morning. It's time to finally print the job, and then get some sleep. We're not talking a multi-color task here; basic black and white, essentially all text.The printer stops, and tells you the cyan cartridge is empty. Yeah, yeah, fine, will get a new one later this week, but for now, I just need to print this report, and then go to bed.It doesn't matter that you selected "Grayscale" under the Properties menu, meaning, you only want black ink. This machine will NOT print UNLESS it is loaded with ALL the color cartridges, even if you just want grayscale! There is no "work-around", you are screwed, unless you always keep an extra supply of cartridges on hand (the full set isn't cheap).Also, I never, ever had paper jams with my old HP as I have with this beast.Bottom line, unless you are willing to fork out extra cash to always have ALL FOUR replacement cartridges standing-by, invest your money in another brand of printer. Supposedly, Epson also has the infuriating restriction, but confirm that for yourself, should you be considering that brand.
The infoglobe catches your eye for sure on the outside. The problem is that it is noisy and is not the easiest thing to set up. I would not reccommend this product to anyone. It's worth about $15.00 bucks in my opinion, definitely not $50.00.
I bought a Kogi 17" LCD monitor in January 2003. It was great while it worked, but it died December 2005.
too bad nice idea but not thought out very well clumbsy not high def video, i'm not very happy with it, not the quality it was advertised as.look at this closely before you buy i didn't i got burned.
I spent over 45 mins trying to figure out the length of this stupid cable (even tried a few diff web sites and called phillips). You would think that would be included in the decription details or tech specs!! Still did not find the answer! It probably is a decent cable...
I really thought this would be a great product. But if you have an iPod Touch or iPhone, you'll often get "unable to join network" and if you have a PS3, you'll often get a 8013013D error. Even both our macs in the house couldn't connect. We've been through two of these and both have the same issue. We've replaced the PS3 and same error again. We've returned it, went with a Linksys WRT54G and have not had a single issue.
I have had directtv for 4 years and have loved every minute until October 9th 2006. That is when I recieved this hunk of junk. If Directtv did not have a monopoly on the NFL I would leave them and never look back. This thing is a TIVO wannabe and DTV should be ashamed for leaving TIVO and stiffing their loyal customers with [...]. In the months that I have had this I have called Direct TV 4 to 5 times a WEEK!!! It is unbelievable. Their excuse for everything is a software update. Which the machine gets basically every week. I have had 10 major issues. My wife and I cannot not watch A full episode of any TV show without this thing freezing, lipsinking, blue screen of death (my wife calls it that) sound shuts off, looking for signal 2?, not recording something it should, recording something and then it is a black screen, and much much more. I run my own company and if I treated my customers with a piece of [...] product they would not use me again. DTV should have kept TIVO and since they didn't I am emailing the NFL with my issues. I HATE THIS MACHINE. Please be very careful!!!!!!!
bought it as new from argent electronics it was junk in a box didnt work. to it to the geek squad to check it out they said it was junk throw it away. the box was very nice.
The reviews posted are largely correct on the Brother MFC 9420cn. This printer is ridiculously expensive (over the life of the machine) and fraught with problems. Toner cartridges are dear and substitute cartridges are a "hit and miss" proposition in terms of whether or not they will work.I had to have my machine serviced (in my office) within two weeks of purchasing it back in 2005 - this was a harbinger of things to come. Be prepared to shift this heavy machine around constantly as paper jams are a regular occurrence. When your OPC gives up the ghost take it promptly to the dump. Contrary to other posts, I am advising NOT to do the math on cost/sheet over the life of the machine as this will only frustrate you and imbue you with a feeling of "being ripped off". Staples or Office Depot are both quicker and cheaper than the unreliable equipment.Envelopes - don't even bother trying. They stick and jam your machine. Brother has an absurd, trite and rather ineffective "bend the envelope" strategy posted on their website. They also indicate that envelopes which are "too thick" will not work. Well, then any and all envelopes available are "too thick as I've tried them all.I would not recommend buying this printer. It is expensive and fraught with problems. The only reason I gave this machine a 1 star rating, is that there is no "zero" option available. One would think that in dropping nearly $1000 on a laser printer, that some quality would be provided. I suppose on the plus side, it is still running. Though, this too is a double edged sword as it is costing me dearly on a per sheet basis. Once my toners are done. I'm done.Brother was my first typewriter back in 1977. I loved it...too bad.
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.
why cannot they make the mini plug connector as indestructible as the plastic package the V Moda Vibe came in?mini plug broke on 1st cautions use .. I was aware of the mini plug issue & was being careful.I would not recommend such a poorly constructed product under any circumstance .. much less with $85 ear buds!The Story:after reading the reviews I decided to buy the V Moda Vibe .. figured the reviewers that broke the mini plug were dummies.the many comments on the 'easy to break mini plug connector' DID have me cautious.on first use, I was extremely careful to not pull the wire, to firmly grasp the metal cover over the mini plug.. as many have commented the mini plug cover is VERY slippery polished metal.. my fingers slipped off on my first attempt, I had to reposition my player so I could firmly grasp only the connector cover & not the wire.the metal connector simply came off & slid up the wire .. on first use.it seemingly was even not attached to the mini plug. ??.. I was aware of the mini-plug issue & was conscious of the problem 'mini-plug'.. extreme caution is how I would describe my actions removing the mini plug fresh out of the box ..focused at my desk w/ good lighting.. not casually pulling at the gym or on the trailsuch shoddy workmanship on anything (especially $85 ear buds) is unacceptable.I'm going to Gorilla glue the fitting back on & get a little of the glue on the slicker than owl excrement metal plug collar.brand new $100 headphones & I'm talking a Gorilla Glue repair on the first day..!!I see masking tape in the future of these poorly constructed $100 ear buds.they do sound good (actually excellent) after 6 hours of 'burn in'& the large ear plugs fit my ears well.My other 'listening' head phones are over ear Sony MDR NC20s ($200 several years ago) & the V Moda's sound is already acceptable.the different color ear plug pads are helpful .. R = clear & L = black
Beware this unit is 6 ohm impedence. no use to me with an 8 ohm system
Guess I should have researched this item before I impulse purchased it. Like many others have experienced, mine worked great for 2 weeks then was suddenly unrecognizable by any computer. After talking with I/OMagic tech support for a ridiculous amount of time they concluded what I told them to begin with: it's dead. Fortunately I can return it for a full refund rather than getting a replacement unit. I'd stay away from this item if I were you.
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 really loved these headphones, right up until they broke 2 weeks later. I wasn't rough on them a bit, I was folding them back up after a workout, and snap they went. I would suggest the Nike SHJ045 Headband Headphones. Far better quality.
Very disappointed in these earbuds. Compared to the Apple buds I got with the Shuffle, these are very "tinny", lacking any bass at all. additionally, even the larger ear piece keeps falling out of my ears when I work out.
What a great idea! Too bad the answering machine hears the quick signal and stops recording. As a result, nobody can leave me messages. As much as I hate telemarketers I still need a functional answering machine. :-(FYI: I have the digital GE model answering machine.
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 V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds' sound quality and noise isolation are both very good. However, the 3 pairs my wife and I have had over the past 2 years have all failed in the same way. The wire breaks near the hard plastic plug and the sound cuts out in one or both earbuds. I was particularly careful not to wind the wire too tightly when storing, but it broke anyway after about 9 months. My wife's lasted about 6 months. At $20, these may still be worth getting (my first pair was $50). Just be aware that they won't last long, especially if you're exposing the wire to lots of movement (e.g. running, stuffing it in a bag). They are covered by a 1 year warranty, but I am still waiting for the replacement a month after sending in the broken ones.
Purchased my first pair of these a couple weeks ago, was quite impressed with the general sound quality and decent abilities of the passive noise-canceling feature of these buds. I then hit a stray corner in the wrong way with the wires hanging slightly from my pocket and boom, they ripped right out of the main headphone jack. That was the First strike.Order the exact same pair a SECOND time, since I was so happy with the quality on the first pair; it arrived with a defective headphone jack. Second and final strike. These headphones may sound nice, and be of a great price, but production quality just isn't there. Cheaply made, Cheaply durable, Cheap performance. Avoid if you can afford a slightly more expensive pair of ear-buds folks; these things have not been kind to me as a whole, and I'm quite disappointed with them, and Sennheiser as a whole for the workmanship that has gone into these. I gave two stars merely because they ARE decent sounding, regardless of their inferior production process.
A lot of problems with Philips Plasma TV's, Customer service is even worse.I would stay away from this company and it's products....
We bought this brand new a year ago and used it very little. The remote broke over the Christmas season, so I emailed customer service. They said no parts, including remote, are available, which makes the whole system unusable. You have to have a remote to turn it on and off - no power button on the unit. I bought new batteries, thinking it was just a dead battery, but no, the remote died. $150 about a year ago and completely unuseable system today, which no option to replace the remote.
The product behaved as promised initially, but after using it for less than a month, two layers of the film began de-laminating, leaving it unusable. What a waste of $45!
If your a hardcore gamer, i would not recommend this mouse. After a month of intensive training in CS Source, the MX310 stoped working properly. The LED turns on and off, jamming your curser every 5 seconds, making it EXTREMELY ANNOYing to use my computer in general. What i really dislike is the "Technical Service." They give a number that doesn't work and that most likly is located in India. Never again Logitch, im sticking with Microsoft.
haven't receive the item in a month, already asked to return the item online since I can't wait any more. Terrible service on product shipping. Never have this kind of problem with Amazon before.
The car docking station relies upon using the car radio tuned to one of six hopefully unused FM channels: 88.1 thru 88.9. the H2A transmits a weak signal at that FM frequency and you use your car radio to provide your music enjoyment.A good concept that is a disaster in execution. The H2A FM output is a very weak signal and unless the unit is mounted near the car radio antenna reception signal-to-noise ratio is poor resulting in lots of noise/hiss.If you live in an urban area where there is an FM station on all available channels between 88.1 and 88.9 then the system may be totally useless.BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR FM DIAL FOR STATION ACTIVITY BETWEEN 88.1 and 88.9 BEFORE YOU CONSIDER THIS PRODUCT. If your car radio has any coherent signal received on one of the H2A channels then you won't get good reception using the H2A in that environment on that channel. In my case (St. Louis) the NPR station on 90.7 actually interferes at the upper end of the range and there are jazz stations at the low end.....too bad for me.
This product is horrible, and the company Recoton, which is the parent company of Jensen is out of business so there is no one for support, buy the Koss product for a little more, or the same money you get a Lifetime Warranty on the product through Koss who is still family owned, and been in businss for over 50 years.
I am a professional children photographer. I was looking for an inexpensive key-chain digital frame to give as a freebie to my customers. I bought this unit as well as a similar one made by Luxentir. The Coby is well build but the TFT LCD Display is very low quality - you could see every pixel, the refresh rate is low (the whole image jiggles) and the brightness is very limited.I would NOT recommend purchasing this unite until Coby mitigates these defects.Look for my review on Luxentir 1.8
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.
I bought this printer about a month ago. I've printed less than 6 8.5x11 color photos and the ink cartridge is already generating a warning that it is low on ink. My printer was purchased new at Best Buy.Just a warning: it seems a good printer, but the cartridges are going to be an issue for most owners.
The reason why I gave "Durability" a one-star is because the earphones arrived defective. I can't hear anything out of the left ear bud and am in the process of returning them hopefully for a new pair. It's a shame because they were my friend's going away present and he tried them out and they wouldn't work! The music sounds great in the ear bud that does work.
First off, Garmin mount are not particularly good quality & will break if dropped. In addition, I linked to this product from the related accessories on the Garmin Nuvi 550 page. It is not the correct mount for that product. If you clicked this link from any page other than a 200 series, this is probably the wrong mount.
I really really really (can i stress it more) wanted this to work! My Samsung surround sound only had one digital audio input and i have a few devices i need to go into it. I bought this to try to alleviate going behind the TV every time i switch devices. This did just not work at all for me at least. I even tried a second one and it did not work.
I bought these speakers a while back. I heard them in the store, they sounded great. I thought, these will make my high end system sound amazing. WRONG! They ultimately suck... with one redeeming quality: they look nice. Trust me, I'm a recording engineer and listen to a plethora of music, and these speakers just don't cut the mustard. With little to no low end and a slightly tinny higher end, they weakly exhibit your music, unless all you listen to is Vivaldi. I have yet to replace these little suckers, but that only comes down to affordability for quality hardware. I wouldn't say that ALL Bose speakers suck, because I have heard others (with subs) that, at least, represent a low end. But I will say that anything, and I do mean anything, sounds better than these. If you are looking for cheap, mediocre-sounding computer speakers that you only plan on listening to podcasts with, go for it. If you like music... don't betray your ears with these. But... they look purdy.
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.
Update:I bought this battery late September 2011. Here it is mid January 2012 and it is dead. It died fast and hard. Just all of a sudden, it won't take a charge anymore. Return window is past. I expect more than 4 and a half months out of a battery.I have changed review from four stars to one. I wonder how many of the 5 Star reviews here later had the same problem but didn't bother to come update their review...(original review follows)I purchased this battery for my IBM Thinkpad T42. I've had this machine for years. I was on my 2nd battery and was long overdue for replacement. I have only used OEM (Origninal Equipment Manufacturer)in the past. I looked around and settled on this item for it's price and fairly good reviews.I have had the battery 3 weeks or so.Cons:There was one review that pointed out that the battery does not quite fit flush. This is true, but a very minor annoyance. I have not noticed it since the day I installed it and it really isn't a problem. The battery securely fastens into place, that's all that matters.Pros:Good battery life. After a good charge I get 2.5-2.75 hours of heavy use. I use this machine as my "TV" in the evenings. I sit in my garage for a little "peace and quiet" and watch some netflix. I only get about 50% on my wifi signal so I know the radio is ramping up to full power. I have also watched DVDs, burned CDs, etc. I have cycled the battery many times now with no noticeable diminuation of power output.So far, So good.I will provide status updates to this review in the future.-n
i will say firstly that i did not purchase my computer from amazon, my beef is with HP not with any online sales companys. within 2 weeks my notebook quit working, it just wouldn't turn on no matter what. luckly i was within my instore warrenty and they replaced it with another brand new one. then 2 months later the disc drive breaks and i cant used it..no biggie i don't use it much anyway i thought. then a month later the entire hard drive is fried!! i dont use my notebook for anything other than email and typing notes for school. even though its not costing me to get these problems fixed i dont think i should have to deal with ANY problems this early on. my mom is buying a new computer next week and i've convinced her to go with sony viao based solely on my hp craptops problems. i wish i had listened to everyone that told me to spend the extra 500 for a pc that will truely last 5+ years.
this product stopped working after 2 days! i have 2 of them a nd neither one works like it's supposed to. they are not easy to use and will not sync like there're supposed to.
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
I got these for xmas about a month ago. I've since used them about 5 times. This is my third pair of sennheisers, I also own the mx500 earbuds and the px100 headphones. Sennheiser has always had a great sound, and this set is no exception, wonderful for the price range, and the isolation of outside noise is great too.Thats where the good ends however. These things have the thinnest wires imaginable. Thats no exaggeration. Im amazed you get decent sound quality through them. Must be 40 guage wire. With that said I treated them with the utmost care. Never pulling on the wires, always using a firm but careful grip on the connector piece when removing them from my mp3 player, yet somehow after 5 uses they are already ruined. The sound crackles and fades in and out any time you touch the connector or the wire moves. Are you kidding me? I read other reviews complaining about this and thought "these guys just don't treat their equipment well." Well i'm here to say i won't ever purchase any more sennheiser without seeing the stuff in person. My Earbuds and headphones have a cheap build quality as well, but after a year of daily use they still work. These push the limit and unless you plan on plugging them in 1 time and never moving, i can't reccomend them. If you go to the gym, walk to class, jog, etc, you will set yourself up for frustration of a broken set in no time.
I bought a Denon 1730 DVD player yeah it was dead in about 45 days from purchase. Tech Support says send it in we will fix it.. after 4 weeks I receive a 'factory refurbished' (laugh) unit that has scratches on it and growls like a pit bull all the time, on ANY disk. Sounds like the motor is unbalanced or has a bad bearing. So after failing to build it (the one I bought) right and then failing to fix it I get one that they failed to build right and they failed to fix AND it has scratches on it. 4 Failures ... not very impressive. What is Denons answer to this? 'Send it back we'll try to fix it again' for an additional 4-6 weeks. I told them I no longer want any of their product and I have asked for my $ back and expect a long fight over that.Do lemon laws apply in a case like this?I understand getting a bad product from a good company but how long am I supposed to wait for them to make it right? I bought it 12/31/06 and used it to mid Feb, then used it to March if it decided to work that day.Tech Support is running through the standard tech script and I am tired of it.
Sound can be a little fuzzy at times but I bought this thinking that it was a charger and a transmitter but when I actually used it I was not able to charge my iPod touch.
This thing worked great on one disc. It repaired a disc I didn;t think coud be fixed however, After that the machine stopped spinning the disc so it would just clean the same two spots on the disc. So overall I was unhappy with it but I suspect if it had continued to work as it di for the first disc I'd be very satisfied. Aleratec's customer service seems to be pretty good and they said they would send me a replacement. Amazon will not refund this item so buyer beware!
The case was advertised as going with the PORTABLE Bose sounddock I purchased when, in fact, it is only for the Bose sounddock. Consequently, it didn't fit and had to be returned. The advertising is wrong on it so look for the PORTABLE Sounddock case if that's the sounddock you buy.
Got this mouse for Christmas. Problems from the start. It turns itself off after use and can't be restarted. taking out and reinstalling the batteries is the only way to get it to work again. Searched the literature and on line help from logitech to no avail. I wouldn't buy this product if I were you.
I bought this unit for a small retail store. It's primary purpose was to act as the router for the three computers in the store, and to access the DSL.I spent more than four hours on the phone with tech support trying to get it to communicate with the DSL unit. The tech support from my ISP was more helpful than D-Link. My ISP even tried to help me fix the settings on the D-Link unit. End result is that I have replaced the unit with one from US Robotics and it hooked right up without a hitch!D-Link's tech support tried for a while then gave up pointing the finger at my ISP, saying that the name and password had to be wrong since all of their other settings were correct. I could have accepted this, except that when we logged on without the D-Link in between the password worked fine.D-Link's tech support finally (after two days and more than four hours on the phone) admitted that the unit may not be working properly. Worst tech support I have ever experienced!
This router was not working when i received it. When i called Net Gear to see if they could help me set it up they told me it would cost $40 to configure it. Totally disappointed. TWO THUMBS DOWN!!!!
I've had the HP Photosmart C3180 for a few years and its a pain to use. I have to keep reinstalling the info to get it to work. The quick scan button on top rarely activates the instant scan feature. Sometimes the PC will install another copy so there may be 3 copies of your printer and you got to pick which one is in the "ready" mode.When I go through the Solution Center to try to get it to scan I get a prompt saying to check the connections........which are fine. Have been fighting with it for 80 minutes trying to get it to scan. I think its time to bring it in the alley for a little game comedian Gallahgher called SLEDGE-A-MATIC.Time to junk it and buy something that will actually work.Have had no compliants for printing out documents or address labels, nor has it used ink like others have posted. I did recently buy a # 99 color ink cartridge last month that had to be returned as it didn't fit in the unit due to the holes not being in the back part of the cartridge.
Within 6 months of purchasing a new unit (worked great until then), the a/c power gave out when something internally fried for no reason. Problem was that I had just restored my PC to factory settings to remove a driver problem and the FreeAgent was my only backup - reason I got it. Worked fine until I reconnected everything and the FreeAgent Pro unit then failed. I then learned from Seagate's telephonic support that Seagate replaces a dead unit under warranty with a reconditioned unit and does not repair and return your original unit, thus causing you to lose ALL your drive contents unless you pay Seagate a lot to recover the data (or make backups of backups). Email sent through Seagate's website to get a data recovery price quote went unanswered, as did a survey response to Seagate's customer support. This has been very upsetting and frustrating. I'm going to have Best Buy's Geek Squad recover the data (with Seagate's authorization) at much less cost than Seagate supposedly charges, and may not get another Seagate unit as it seems unreliable.
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.
I have used several of these devices for other formats from Sandisk with no issues. I use the memory stick version all the time. I bought this to take on trips to offload pics from my camera. It worked once with my Sandisk SDHC card, and never again. It recognized the card once. It would also not recognize a standard Sandisk SD card after that first use. Don't waste your money.
Coby 4 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio (Black)Coby DVD-224 Compact DVD PlayerCoby TF-DVD7377 7-Inch DivX Compatible Portable DVD PlayerCoby DP-769 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player & 2 FramesCoby TFTV1022 10.2-Inch LCD TVCoby KTFDVD1093 10.2-Inch Under-The-Cabinet LCD TV with Built-in DVD/CD Player and AM/FM RadioCoby DP-882 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with Built-In MP3 PlayerCoby TF-DVD7050 7-Inch TFT Portable Tablet-Style Portable DVD PlayerWas told COBY provides no repair service at any price on out of warranty products. I had a DP 102 pic frame 1 year old and was told maybe I could find a local repair shop.
I bought this MP3 player at Costco for $10 more than what Amazon is selling it for. This was my first MP3 player.The specs said that you could add a compact memory card up to 512MB, so I bought one of those and installed it, assuming that I would have 768MB of memory. This didn't work. The player could see the card, but it couldn't play music installed on the card. The website provided no information about this problem. I sent an email to their customer service email address, but I never received a response.Another problem that I had with this player was frequent lockups. I would have to remove the battery and reinstall it in order to "cold boot" the MP3 player. This got really tiresome becuase I had to do it so often.Also, the player seemed to be cheaply built. The buttons were wobbly and didn't provide good tactile response.Finally, I decided to return this item to Costco. The lady at the returns counter said that lots of these were being returned.So I then went to Amazon and bought an iRiver 1GB flash MP3 player. I love it. It's well built, has excellent sound, good FM reception, and can record voice, all for about twice the price.
They sound great. I love how it was as if a speaker was beside my ear rather than a pressured enclosure. I like that they don't touch my ears at all. I thought they squeeze just too hard on my head. I tried adjusting to a few different spots, with no luck. Just too tight. The fabric on the ear pads is like sand paper. I listened for a good 30 minutes one day before being anoyed with them, and set them down for a week. Five minutes ago I picked them up again, and could not stand it for even a minute of listening. Returning for a refund...
Long story short...The DB8 antenna would only pick up the primary and two sub channels for a Church channel.My old and better DB4 antenna can pick up 40 primary and sub channels.Defective or not, I am loath to try another DB8.The only up side is that Amazon took it back and paid the freight.5 stars for AmazonLess than 1 for Antenna's Direct.
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 ****
so i'm typing on it now . . .the clicking noise gets old fast and it's about as fast as a cell phone keyboard. took a while to set up but it runs fine now. i haven't been able to get it running on my Droid yet. over all it's worth it for a little less money (used a coupon). I hope it's studier than it looks. Hardcore geeks don't waste your time. Casual users better have a geek on hand for setup.
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.
This printer is useless. Lid hinge tabs were broken, paper feed upper guide was missing, ink carrage sticks & noisy causing printing to waver. Should have been sold for parts because that is exactly what I have to is make 1 printer out of my old one using parts from this junk. Should have gone to E Bay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Bose Wave II I just bought sounds just as good as the Wave I already had, but is more annoying to use. The lack of buttons might be a great cost saver for Bose, but it's a pain in the ass for anybody who owns one, and is maybe the stupidest design idea in any product I've seen lately. My old unit has both buttons and a remote. OK, so it still costs $500, which I guess is a benefit, but it really doesn't do anything that my old unit didn't.If Bose really wants to add consumer value, instead of offering a kit that allows me to use my $500 radio as a remote wireless speaker for my computer or television, how about adding a wireless connection for remote speakers so I can hear it anywhere in the house.Grrrrrrr.
Bought this one to gift a friend. Didn't turn out the way I would have expected. The display quality is not good. Pictures appear grained. Functions are good though, lots of features. Would have kept it only if the display was good. Had to return it, couldn't gift it.I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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.
I have purchased a Navigon in March and my new navigation unit made by Navigon has already gone out. I am ok as long as it gets fixed. On the navigon box it says they will email you back from support.navigon.com within 48 hours. I sent my email out June 22nd and have resent it out 4 times already. Its now July 9th with no responces. I then went to Amazon.com, at first they said they wouldn't help me, now they put a claim in for me. So, I now have a 200 dollar navigation unit fron Navigon that wont work and no one to help me out, I am hoping Amazon I will still be back to where I was with no navigation unit for almost 2 months. I DON NOT RECCOMMENT A NAVIGON UNIT OF ANY!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no phone numbers for the company to talk to anyone, only emails of which they don't return emails!
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.
Because of a design flaw, there's a small plastic tab that holds the x-bias spring in place. When the tab breaks (notice I used the word when and not if), the spring will punch a hole in the circuit. As a result, my printer only does black and white.HP provides pictures of this problem. Look for "Cannot Insert Print Cartridge" and you'll see the image of the spring out of place. What it doesn't show is an image of the damaged circuit.
I purchased the unit right before Holloween. Within the last month, I've found a lot of routing errors. "Fastest time" takes me to some pretty wacky places, including highways that don't even connect to where I'm trying to go.It would tell me to follow a road (which is completely straight) and then tell me to turn around.POI are not updated and I can't tell you how many times I tried one and it was closed for a long time.I loaded all of the updates and so on to make sure my unit is optimal.I decided because everyone says how great theirs is to call customer service when it tried to take me up a one way street.I could not understand this Indian. I also know he couldn't understand me. Instead of trouble shooting my unit, he proceded to plot routes on his computer. When I asked him how this helps my problems, he ignored me. He asked for streets where a particular problem occured and streets that connected to it. Okay...If I knew all this information, including connecting streets, Why would I need the GPS to get to where I'm going??!!!! When I asked to speak to his supervisor, he told me "no" because there was only one on today and that he was busy. I said he wasn't helping me and I don't mind waiting on hold. He told me that my calling them was very expensive and he didn't want me on hold. I told him it wasn't my fault he's in India, and that I would hold. He hung up on me!!!This unit is worthless, and if followed could get me killed quite often. I want it fixed, or I want my money back! Outsourcing is not the answer for customer service. I can't believe after spending $400, they can't provide better CS. What good is a product that you can never get service with?!!!
The picture showned for this item shows the video cable (yellow) a lot thicker than the video cables (red and white). On the cables I received from bargincell, all three were the same size.Update: I contacted them through amazon.com and they replyed saying "Hi thanks for contacting us. I apologize for this inconvenience caused to you. It was a listing error." I looked on their site and the don't even have any cables called "Cables to Go Hi-Resolution - Video / audio cable". So, look on their site before buying anything from them.
I have bought Viking products in the past, and have not experienced any problems. However, this time I wasn't so lucky. I bought two 512MBs SIMs. The first time I received it, the machine didn't even boot up.Tech support was very helpful (no hold time), and send me two new ones. The second time the machine booted up, but I kept getting blue screen of death (BSOD). After about 5 BSODs, I put my old memory in and called for an RMA to return the product...
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 bought this several years ago, based on Polycom's assurances that there would be a Mac driver soon. That was about five years ago, and despite their claims (they told one user here 2007 he says), there is no evidence they are even working on one and its 2010.Stay away unless you're ready to be tied to the obsolete Windows XP system; Microsoft itself has come out with several new versions (not updates) of Windows since then and there is no evidence on the customer service site that they are even considering upgrades even of their Windows software.Too bad--this company had had an excellent reputation for their industrial conference system, but this product has, in my opinion, demonstrated their untrustworthiness.It is astonishing that, according to some here, the company didn't do even a decent engineering job on the communicator--instead of the internal chip one expected, Skype control and signal processing is pretty much all in software, making the unit obsolete soon after it came out, given their neglect of software development,If enough of us have been adversely affected by this, perhaps there is a basis for a class action lawsuit.
I bought this card hoping to wirelessly sync calendar/contacts with my Treo, and to use it to connect my laptop to use the Treo's broadband (EVDO) network. At first I tried using the Bluetooth stack from on the mfr provided CD, which didn't work. I then tried uninstalling that and using the Bluetooth support built into Windows XP. I got the network connectivity to work barely (three ping responses and then got the error message "general failure") just once - couldn't get that to work reliably. And I could not get anything to work with Palm OS sync (apparently other reviewers have had success with Microsoft ActiveSync but I don't have a Windows-based Treo). Finally, trying to sync caused my Treo to crash. That's a PalmOS problem not a Zoom problem, but it made the card useless to me. I returned it, and now just plug my Treo in via USB.
I expected much better sound, even for the price. I bought a Philips Boom Box for my other son for less. That one sound sooooo much better! This RCA sounds like it's coming thru a tin can. Extremely disappointed!
although it does have eight (8) different female leads, this product did not do the job for me and sits in the "everything" drawer: i needed it to use in place of the adapter i lost for the portable CD player - although one female lead DID fit...it did not power the device. (granted, it does NOT promise to power EVERY device...but you would think that with that many different sizes, well,...)
Cables To Go 27140 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (1 Foot/3 foot)The tips stick in the ethernet port and the compression lever breaks when you press down on it to releasePoorly engineered- not precise enough with the tolerancesNew - Cables To Go Cat6 Patch Cable - J64309
Hi. I went through two of these and I'm sad to say, I had problems with both of them. I had the first one about a month and a half before it started acting up. It froze during a song and it just went downhill from there. I tried resetting it but to no avail. I returned it to the store (not Amazon) and they were nice enough to exchange it for me. Just my luck, the replacement froze up the next day. I am now just going to return it for a refund and try something else. When my units were working, I loved them. They worked great. I was just unlucky I guess that I had problems. And no, I didn't drop them or bang on them or abuse them in any way. Thanks.
When you first get these babies out of the box and set up, all you can say is wow!! I don't think there a better sounding set of computer speakers on the market. That's if your set even works the first time. There appears to be a lot of failures at first power up. Or, if you survive the 4 - 6 months of normal usage, the amp in the subwoofer prematurely fails (very common occurance-many people are on their 3rd set in a year). These speakers should be failing after 8 years, not 8 months. Until Klipsch get's their quality issues under control, (and when they do, I'll be glad to give them a '5' in the ratings), STAY AWAY FROM THESE!!! Buy a set of Altecs or Monsoons for half the price and none of the aggravation. If you do decide to buy them, I have 2 words for you: EXTENDED WARRANTY. The warranty on this product is 1 year, and guaranteed they will fail once within that time period...Buyer Beware
I expected an $80 earbud to sound considerably better than the plastic one's that came with my iPod. Unfortunately, their description: "Hi-definition sculpted sound curve fashioned for discerning music enthusiasts" meant if you like listening to music coming from your phone. There was no fidelity to speak of. I was very disappointed. I had to send them back for a refund.
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.
This transmitter didn't work well with my car at all. My antenna is in the back, so that may have been part of the problem. First of all there was some static, but especially on the letter s. This gets really annoying with a song with alot of s sounds. Also, alot of the midrange background music that I knew was in some songs, and expected to hear never came through my speakers. This transmitter was good at getting the vocals and bass, but not much else. I returned mine and decided to just use the cd player in my car. I dont have a tape deck so this was my only option for ipodding in my car.
My unit (purchased from Amazon for $100 dollars) failed after 17 months (5 months longer than the warranty period). This is not an acceptable life for an electronic item. I expected the life would be more than 3 years. Clearly, Sony does not care about their customers. In recent years, a few of Sony components I purchased just seem to be low quality. Like a car, the main feature the consumers look for is reliability. Design features are important, but the consumers will eventually turn away from Sony products, if they can't meet or exceed life requirements. For my next purchase I am looking at non-Sony products now.
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.
I purchased the 2500 model... and right out of the box had an array of problems. ....Second, it was impossible for me to add chapters.Third, and most annoying, this model's make compatible command does not work and therefore recorded DVDs cannot be read by other DVD players.Fourth, Cyberhome does NOT respond to email.
This is one really bad product. I wish I could give it a "zero star" rating. After less than 30 days of use the alarm and clock settings went absolutely haywire. The clock would either change the time on its own or the display would turn to hieroglyphics. Very cheaply made product, fit only for the trash heap. Avoid this product...You'll be glad you did!
I just try to turn it on 26 times, plugin and unplug it... It works...i Just turn it off by mistake, it is not turning on, just like the beganing
One week after the 90 warenty period ended, the player stopped being able to recognize when discs were inserted. In this case, you get what you pay for - a low price for a low end machine that broke quickly. Also, not intuitive to set up, you have to plod through an instruction manual, which was a pain.
I was just looking for a great sounding pair of ear buds. Sounds simple enough right? After losing an adaptor for a great pair of Philips I was lost. So I just went to the good old Bose Tripods, but after a few days of sweaty ears I was longing for a little more air & portability. Plus the band broke & kept stabbing me in the head. Anyhow, I saw that CNET gave V-Moda a great review, so I decided to give them a shot. They looked sturdy & the wire was just the right length. Including the wire organizer & the different sized silicone ear cushions was great. I was happy so far.After using them for a few days I found that the left size just kept popping out with the simplest of ease. Pop they came even if I sneezed, turned my head or just breathing. I tried all the different sizes of cushions & even with no cushions, they still kept popping out. Also I was so used to having the bud's wires behind my head & out of the way. Having the wires dangling ahead of you is just annoying.For the good news. They do sound good. With just enough bass and not too tinny. They do the job at a great price. Just wish they would fit in my mutual left ear.
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 got this as a combo deal with the 20GB iPod. It works, but if you want a quality sound in your car, and live in a Metropolitan area, don't buy this. There is way too much interference with radio stations. Even in a clear area the sound is not crisp. The tuning of the transmitter is easy though.
Granted this product is very affordable, it doesn't last. When I received this product, it was already cracked from the shipping, although it was securely packaged. However, it still worked. It kept my laptop cool and the fans were very quiet. Then after a mere month, the USB connector port broke and I could not plug the fan into the laptop to give it power. Now it's completely useless. I would have returned it but I didn't think it was worth my time or effort.
When I purchased the Diamand Rio 600, I was expecting an excellent player from what I had heard and it's reviews. However, that assumption was proven to be wrong. I was very disappointed with it's overall performance.*Weight- I was surprised when I felt how heavy the Rio is. Compared to other mp3 players, the Rio is especially heavy compared to it's small size. It's hard for you to walk wth it in your pocket because it weighs down your pants.*Lighting feature- The way the lighting feature is programmed on the Rio can become a nusaince. Everytime you press a single button, it illuminates for about ten seconds. This feature may come in handy in the dark, but in broad daylight when it is not needed it only drains the battery faster.*Sound- The sound on the Rio is horrible. First of all, it skips within twenty seconds of each song (I had tried re-downloading the song into the player and trying different Rio players, but the result came out the same. Also, the Rio tends to make strange bleeping noises that weren't there before in the song. It sounds like washing windows while listening to you music. The Rio doesn't have an equalizer. You can't increase the bass or change the quality of the music, which is a great feature that isn't included.*Battery Usage- The Rio is supposed to play for up to ten hours using one battery. However, I'd never once used one battery for up to ten hours without it going out. In fact, it plays about five hours before dying out. I have anouther mp3 player [the RCA Lyra] that I've had since October, and I listen to it every day. It uses two batteries, but I've only had to change them twice.*Software- The Rio software is acceptable, except for the fact that it takes up a large amount of space on your computer.*USB Port- Even though the USB port is supposed to be much faster than the alternative Parallel Port, I have compared the two to be the same speed.*Backpacks- The Rio uses 'backpacks', instead of Compact Flash like most players. Because of this, you can only buy Rio brand backpacks since they are the only company that makes them, and for a high price. Most of the time you have to order directly from the company if you want to expand the memory. I have also observed that they are hard to open up, and easy to break. They are also very large compared to the tiny compact flash.I hope my review was helpful to those questioning whether to buy this product. Please don't, it is a waste of time. In my opinion, the RCA Lyra is preferably a much better player, maybe you should check it out. And for the same price, it has all the features anyone should need and it uses Real Jukebox, a program many people already have. Thank You.
Loosely-fitting adapter tips, insufficient voltage and lack of a battery charging indicator make this model a poor value.
Like many people I got this printer free with my mac. Since it's not sold new on Amazon anymore I'll keep this short.The most important and detrimental fact about this printer is the cost of ink. The black alone cost about $17 and the combo pack is about $30. You LITERALLY only get one to two dozen pages out of them depending on what exactly you are printing.It prints less than ten pages of pictures, and at most thirty pages of text, if the text is not too dense. I regularly go to kinkos if I need more than one or two pages because refilling the ink all the time is expensive and annoying. I hand write things like directions or other small things, as opposed to printing them for the same reason.People may think I am exaggerating, but I've kept a notepad on my desk over the last two ink cartridges to write down exactly what I print.Second to the astronomical cost is the poor quality of the prints. Living with this printer basically means everything you print looks fuzzy and unprofessional.The printer has several other annoying quirks. The buttons don't work well, and sometimes when I push "off" it just blinks stupidly at me for awhile.
After 4 years of using a Palm M515, with which I was very happy, I decided to "upgrade" to a newer and lighter version, the Palm Z22. While a good hand-held in terms of value for money (you can't really go wrong for $100), this product has been a massive disappointment. First of all, it is a rather insignificant piece of kit and is difficult to read on-screen. My biggest complaint, however, is that fact that the graffiti is very difficult to use, and some letters (such as "h") never seem to come out at all. I miss the quick and effective response I had writing on the M515's screen, and the Z22 has really let me down here. If you can't use it quickly, there isn't much point in using an electronic hand-held. I also think that the new middle-of-the-screen placement for capital letters is faulty and frustrating. I am very glad that I did not spend more money on this product that I have tried to become accustomed to for over 2 months now and am already looking into purchasing a replacement handheld. Sadly, after my experience with the Z22, I will be looking elsewhere than Palm, a brand of which I used to think so highly.
When I first saw this unit advertised, I could not wait to purchase one.It has turned out to be the biggest piece of crap, I have ever wasted over $400 on!The batteries last no more than one half hour. When I brought this to the attention of Garmin, they admitted the bads performance, and suggest loading a new updated driver, which I did. Still no improvement. I would hate to be lost in the woods and have to depend on the GPS to help me.Do not buy this product unless they imporve the batteries
dont bother-the cheap price isnt worth it in this case - just buy an industry standard instead - some time it works, and then it doesnt
Someone was kind enough to add a note under a similar product (the XBV443) that if you use the remote control (instead of the front panel) to do the on/off and play, the audio static disappears. This turned out to be completely correct, and fixed the loud static I was getting on the left channel.That said, while this is a "satisfactory" solution, having this problem at all on a new player seems rather ridiculous. Anyway, I mainly wanted to post about the fix, since I'm sure any of you with audio problems are as frustrated as I was. (And we're not talking subtle here... it's as loud as the signal.)
Just poorly designed and clunky in every way. But it is a Home Theater System for $200, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. But seriously, in this day and age it is startling to see an electronic component so incredibly user unfriendly.It's junk, but it's my junk until it is replaced - with something other than a Philips...
Just because it worked for others, do not expect this product to work for you! I was able to scan and find about 10 channels with the antenna BUT.... only one channel would work without problems. The other channels showed nothing and or was very glitchy. So basically I am paying 10 bucks to watch only one channel which is a Hispanic channel. I speak zero Spanish.I have done the moving the antenna and placing it by the window and only get one channel. NOT happy with the purchase!
I loved them while they worked. I used them whenever I used my iPod because they're louder than earbuds. I also wanted something that wouldn't come off when I was jogging. They served that purpose until one of the headphones went out, followed by the other. You get what you pay for...
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.
THIS PRODUCT IS ALREADY DISPLAYING PROBLEMS, WHICH PROBABLY MEAN THAT I WILL BE RETURNING IT SOON FOR A REPLACEMENT.
The hard case is a good idea--it protects the T5 as I carry it in a cargo pocket or toss it in a briefcase. As someone mentioned, it rattles inside the case, and the rattling in the cargo pocket is annoying. Having to flip the T5 back and forth to turn on, plug in, or Hot Sync, is annoying. And the strongest drawback is the weak plastic closure. As someone was afraid it would do, mine has broken already, less than a month after purchase. They were prompt at getting the rebate out. I got my rebate check days before the clasp broke. I'm going to have to find another case. This one still closes, but I don't think I'll get more than one or two more uses out of it.
We've owned this TV for a little over 3 years and would not recommend it under any circumstances. We've had two very frustrating experiences with DVDs getting stuck. The second time was the last time. We're throwing it on the scrap heap and buying a non-Toshiba TV.
I bought two cards from Amazon (Sandisk Ultra II 1GB) for use with the Canon S2. For almost 2 months, they were fine -- fast & worked like a charm.One not-so-fine-day, I got the dreaded "Memory Card Error". The cards can't be read either from the camera or the PC.I've contacted Sandisk and returned those 2 cards.Will see how the replacements do ..... I'll hold off the judgment on Sandisk Ultra II SD 1GB card, but 2 failed cards doesn't fair very well in my book so far. (My other Sandisk product, the Mini-Cruzer has been working fine for a few years.)UPDATE: I received the replacements promptly after sending them back. They have been working fine so far (over 4 months), no problem (11/10/06.)I could've had a couple of lemons !! For the record, I've also had Kingston Elite Pro 2GB and a Sandisk Ultra II 1GB- with USB-connector-- They work like a charm from the first day...
When I first got it, I was excited because the sound was great. I was using it to supplement the small stereo I had in my room. My wife took it for a jog. It worked great during the jog. The next time I tried to play a CD on it, did not work any more. Total amount of days with it... 4 days. It would not recognize as having a CD in it and it would not start. I am not sure if I would buy another from this company, I am thinking in buying something that would last more than a few days.
I was so excited to try my new svideo cable since I'd been without one for a while. Unfortunately when I hooked it up, the video was in black and white. Frustrated, I didn't bother to contact the seller since it cost $3. I finally figured out what was wrong. The seller never listed that there were only 4 pins when standard computers come with 7 pins. This is misleading considering it's an inconvenience. I would love to have a correct S-Video shipped to me. I'll even send back the one that didn't work if possible.
DON'T BUY THISI hate this case. I had a hard case for my Palm Vx and this one is a big step backwards.The case is too large - it unnecessarily thick - and much larger than I expected.It is really difficult to turn on the palm and get at the stylus by simply opening the lid. I have to not only open the lid - I have to also swing the back of the case away from the PDA.This case was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.
After much shopping around I picked the Garmin Quest 2 for its features and price.However, what I got was a product that would not work out of the box. Yes it would turn on and off go through the set up and menu options. Have taken this unit on several trips each time with another person trying to get the unit to work with no luck. What did I find wrong!o Will not navigate and give voice instructions, will only say (satellites lost)o Will not give accurate location.o Unit is very slow.At this point I could go on and on but what would be the point, save your money and get the Zumo 550 or 660 wish I had!
do not buy.......this is the worst tripod i have owned. the pins that hold the short leg extension arms have fallen out. it had to insert long nails into the ends of the small arms and bend the nails so i could continue to use this piece of junk. i am looking for a new tri-pod and will not spare the cost. i gave this piece of garbage to my young daughter....she and her friends play "reporter" w/it. let my mistake be your good fortune....do not buy.....do not buy.
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.
Watch out they will not ship it for 40 days after you buy it
It is clear minimal research and investment went into this product. Software is not user friendly. In fact mine didn't work. Unit is cheap and inaffective. I am fairly computer literate but this product failed to transfer even one file. Spend a few more bucks and get one that works.
I have one of these in my office and it's pretty horrible.The bad:1> ink cartridges don't last long2> auto-feed scanner jams 50% of the time3> materials used to make it are really cheap4> gets errors and only way to correct is to unplug it5> really long warmup time6> software packaged with it is really bloated; there's a bunch of junk packaged with it, but the main useful piece, HP director, is just really memory & processor intensiveThe good:1> print quality is pretty good2> once scanned, can save to several different formats (word, pdf, image file, etc)All-in-all, avoid this one.
The dvd is just fine, tends to purchase a combo, end up only the dvd works and need a vcr to play my old tapes. Too lazy to return.
I bought this and generally found that it was very quick, compact which in my bag is important. It was ideal for offloading things and allowing a redundant storage, i.e on the laptop and separate drive. When it works, it's fine.Unfortunately, my is dead as a doornail. A hotel cleaner apparently bumped into with a card in it. Not something I would normally worry about. It turned out to be slightly sprung and a pin was bent. It was also popped open slightly. I have good mechanical skil and managed to it as it was. But a waste of time as it tuns out.It won't mount, thinks my cards are all 1.5 terabytes and cut life is complicated. It looks okay, but the internals indicate weak product control. If you can be sure you can always protect it, go ahead. I paid the orice of having it early.
they broke mysteriously i was listening to my mp3 player when all of a sudden my right earphone did not give out sound i give them a -8
Very poorly written instructions. When instrudctrions figgured out, much to complicated and this expensive model does not meet my needs as well as much less expensive ones.
It cannot read many of my music cds, including brand-new CDs.
I bought this product for my husband for christmas because he talks on the phone a lot with work. The instructions say 8 hours of talk time. However, it only has 3 hours of talk time before it needs to be recharged. So, its a good product if you don't need more than 3 hours of talk time. But, bad if you need it all day.
The seller probably has a different pics uploaded for this product. The build quality for the items is not good. I would say it is better to "not buy" then to buy at all and give the 3 dollar something(cost of the wallet) to charity instead.I would suggest the seller to remove the 2nd picture of the product so that buyers are not misled. Basically as soon as the items arrived i opened it and threw it to trash ( I am sorry to say this). I understand that I shouldn't expect a robust wallet for this cost but atleast I would say I was misled by the image (2nd image)uploaded for this.
First off I don't have a big/small head. I like to think of myself as fairly average in the head size department. I'm not an audiophile, but I listen to music 3-4 hours a day at work. I used to have a Bose set, that I loved and broke after about 6 years. The problems with these are:- They are too damm heavy. It really does feel like wearing a helmet. I'm sure with minor modifications, these could be DOT approved for motorcycle riders. Wearing these for hours at work, is really not an option.- They are too damm tight. I opened up up completely. But they still press hard against my head. And now, because they are opened up all the way, looks like I have rabbit ears.- Because of the fit, they create crazy pressure. The sound I guess it pretty good, but the pressure it creates feels like you are listening to music while scuba diving.After buying 100s of items based on Amazon reviewers, the is literally the worst (inspite of 5 star reviews). I hate these headphone, hate em even more than oatmeal.
I was unable to upload photos onto the frame from my camera. I called the company and they informed me that this feature does not actually work. When I pointed out that the manual describes how to do this, they repeated that this is not actually possible.So I got a USB cord and tried to load photos straight from my computer. That didn't work either. So I returned it.It is a pretty and affordable frame, so if you can figure out how to get photos onto it I'm sure it is wonderful. If you can't, don't say I didn't warn you.
a road was flooded out and I turn around and my garmin gps keep wanted to turn around and take a flooded road after it tried to make me make a u-turn for the 10 time I was so up set I slammed the gps in to my dash board !!! I wall never buy a garmin gps ever again !!!!! Garmen sucks !!!!!!!!!!!! Bye for ever!!!!!!
I don't enjoy this equipment at all. I thought it would be a nice, clear, static-free way to enjoy my IPOD in my car. But there's such a layer of static over the songs, it's hard to make the song out even with the volume all the way up. I wouldn't recommend this. But I don't know what I would recommend. I think they probably all are the same.
I bought this product following a friend's recommendation who had read a glowing review in one of the PC magazines. I had installed it a month ago and now Windows (Vista Premium) does not recognize the drive. It used to recognize the drive when it was first installed, but for some reason it has now ceased to. I have been using the USB connection. Contrary to the claims, the back up process is neither user friendly nor intuitive as claimed on the packaging. And to worsen matters, I did not even realize that there was on an on/off switch on this device - blame it on the very sparse documentation. When I did finally discover the on/off switch, (that switch is embedded in the metal casing) I found out that it requires considerable pressure to be turned on or off.In retrospect, I would have been better off just buying an external hard disk and using Windows' in-built back-up software rather than plunking down $200.00 for this poorly designed but creatively marketed device
This armband didn't last past the second week before the seems started to fall apart. Poor quality and material is not durable. Will never buy again.
We have bought 3 of these now. They work great for a few months then short out and don't work any more. Will not be buying any more,
Though I am new to Excel and VB, I have several years of experience in spreadsheet automation with another spreadsheet product and macro language. This book certainly provides a wealth of information but it is my opinion that the text is difficult to follow by those inexperienced in visual basic. As a VB beginner, I wouldn't recommend this book unless you have a lot of time to dedicate to your learning experience. Lessons 1 and 2 started off on the right track and were easy to understand. Unfortunately, I felt that the lessons that followed jumped into VB too fast and furious. Explanations such as &quot;If you assign a range object to a variable, you can use that variable as an object to the range property&quot; were common and did not provide me with a clear understanding of the issue. Good book for experienced and/or advanced users. In my opinion, beginners should stay away and opt for a more introductory text. Thank you.
I purchased the D-Link DI-524 and installed it fairly easily, and I'm no computer wiz. It worked fine for about 3 weeks and then it would lose the Internet connection every other day or so. Then it got worse. I called D-Link support and waited about 40 minutes to talk to someone and was told the warranty had expired and they could not help me. I will never buy another D-Link product.
I wouldn't buy it again, that's for sure.The Zen is a fairly charming alternative to the ipod. It's sleek enough, the display is pretty, and the sound quality is impressive. But I got TWO of these things in a row and each worked for about a month before they stopped "docking" altogether. I tried different machines, I tried different cords, I even tried different sync adapters, and one after the other (my original purchase, then the player Amazon sent me as a replacement) became totally useless.Amazon, the wonderful, gave me a refund, but it's still a bummer. Save yourself the money and heartache and buy something with a track record.
This unit does not recognise all media. I had trouble burning dual-layer discs. I am going to buy a plextor to replace this.
I was very happy with my PMP300, which I bought the week they were released, but I wanted to upgrade to USB and WMA format capability. So I bought a 600 at Best Buy.The FIRST unit kept turning itself off after a few seconds. Oh well, I thought, a rare dud, and I took it back the same day for a replacement.The SECOND was better. Not only wouldn't it play, my hand immediately detected intense heat. I opened it up and the battery was redhot. I made certain I had it in the right direction, which it was. Then I tried a new battery and again it turned redhot in 30 seconds. Needless to say, I took it back the smae day, and gave up!I just bought a Compaq iPaq (USB, WMA compatible, 64Megs) and it works great, looks great, is the size of a pager, and appears to be much more durable than other players.
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.)
whatever it is, it isn't hdmi to component video that I needed and searched for in Amazaon. A waste of $20
i bought this to use in my newly upgraded desktop with windows vista. it CONTINUALLY drops the wireless signal (at least every hour) - when you click to connect to a network it does not find any networks. pulling it out and pushing it back in seems to recover the network almost every time, but this is really annoying to have to do repeatedly. it is not a signal strength issue in general, as another desktop in the same room and two laptops that frequent the room have no trouble getting good signals.
This is a good, cheap, unit. But mine occassionally flickers, loses color and has other picture problems. In general it doesn't interefere with watching.
I purchased the original Pledge Grab It Starter Kit when they first came out. It did a great job of getting into all of those hard to reach places and the amount of dirt it could get off of a "clean" floor was disgusting.When it finally broke, I was unable to find a replacement even though I checked virtually all of the discount and grocery stores in my area and finally ended up ordering it on line. (I tried a Swiffer before the on line purchase, but returned it because I didn't think it did as good a job.)Pledge's updated model of this product replaces the metal handle with a plastic one that is much longer supposedly to make reaching those "hard to reach places" easier. The result is a floor cleaner that's ackward to handle unless you are very tall. (I'M 5'6") The swivel at the base of the mop head is now also plastic which means that it doesn't swivel nearly as well and often when trying to reach those out of the way places only a small portion of the actual cleaning head is on the floor.Given the changes in design, and the much higher price of the Pledge mop, if I had it to do over,I'd keep the Swiffer. They're much cheaper and actually do a better job.
I bought this camera in 2001 and it's dead now. When I just got it, it sarted giving me problems with batteries(kept showing &quot;low batteries&quot;), so I bought AC Adapter to avoid this problem(I used it indoor only), and that same problem came back again 2.5 years later, &quot;low batteries&quot; with AC Adapter. It made noise, kept blinking until went completely dead. I did take same good photos with this camera, but since it's dead now, I have AC Adapter that's perfectly fine and doesn't go with any other camera. I payed $60, if anyone wants it, I'll sell it for $25. Email me: DukyTheDog@yahoo.com
This product has yet to work properly. When it arrived, one of the color cartridges had a broken tab. The LCD was set in German. It failed immediately with a flashing alarm light and a "check printer" on the LCD. Canon support shipped me a replacement promptly. I bought a cartridge locally to replace the one with a broken tab. The replacement printer scanner fax worked very well for one week. One morning I turned it on and the alarm light was flashing and the "check printer" message was on the LCD. I contacted Canon support and they thought a full printer cartridge replacement might fix the problem. That didn't fix the problem, so they are sending me a second replacement. Canon support has been outstanding. I think I am just a victim of bad luck. I'm waiting for the second replacement to arrive this week.It is now April 9. The second replacement arrived. I have been using the printer and scanner now for one month and am satisfied with the quality of the color and clarity of the pictures printed by this machine. Hats off to Canon Support!
My experience with the supplier of this product ...Beach Audio.com....was unacceptable. Beware...if this product is defective...you will have to pay for return shipping and insurance which cost me $25.00. I had the first one for one month when it stopped working. I returned it at my expense....bought a new one..then they refunded my original puchase price. Now, the second one that I have had 2 weeks has experienced the same problem.I purchased one of these thru buy.com a year ago...and it is outside and runs beautifully yearround.I believe this supplier...Beach Audio has a defective product.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JV9NL2/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleI have an '07 Honda Accord Coupe with an XM radio antenna. No matter what frequency I select I cannot get clear, static free reception. I've tried every possible orientation of the device trying to align the transmitting antenna with the receiving antenna.
The Epson 1650 yielded satisfactory results while it lasted. However, it recently began making noise like gears being stripped and promptly gave up the ghost. I've been wondering how far I could throw the thing. I'll try H.P. next time.
even though the film was expired whwn I purchased it was guaranteed to work.....however it NEVER WORKED INSIDE and the pictures outside were very dark and brown.... Not satisfied for how EXPENSIVE the film was. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
Using this reader with XP worked great.Using this on my Mac was another story. I have USB 2.0 and 1.1 on my G4 (10.3.4).USB 1.1 worked as expected, slow but sure.USB 2.0 would lock-up when copying large amounts of data. Small files would copy ok.I replaced this reader with a SanDisk 8-in-1 Reader (SDDR-88-A15) and it works great with my Mac and PC.Compact Flash Cards used: SanDisk Ultra II 512MB, Kingston 128MB, Simpletech 128MB.
I got this keyboard at a time when money was tight and, well, you know the saying: You get what you pay for. Typing more than a few words on it was always aggravating, particularly because of the space bar. Hitting it with a normal amount of pressure often didn't work, but hitting it with more pressure usually resulted in two (or more) spaces between words.I bought this keyboard because, after we moved, I couldn't find the stock, corded keyboard that came with the computer (a Dell). After a couple of weeks of pulling out my hair with the "Internet Pro", I found the original keyboard and (gratefully) went back to it.The thing wasn't completely useless, but I'd be more inclined to use it to wedge open a door than as a keyboard. I would recommend that you buy it only if money or availability leaves you no other choices.
The first Rio I bought was easy to use and pretty quick. Fun stuff! When I went running (the indicator said 78% battery power), it suddenly indicated 0% power and shut off. I changed the battery and yet, the darn thing kept shutting off. Tech support was really unhelpful. They recommended I upload the firmware. This did not help. Frustrated, I reasoned that I probably just got a lemon. So I exchanged it. For another lemon. The new one distorted the sound (sounded like a tape being chewed up) and eventually stopped playing. After that horrendous experience, I returned it and shelled out double the money for an Intel Pocket Concert. It just seems sturdier. Equally easy to use -- more memory. And it works like a dream!! Completely worth the extra cash!! Save yourselves, people!!
The battery free portion of this radio failed to work for more than two minutes at a time after cranking for nearly one half hour. When placing batteries in the radio, it works fine, but it defeats the main purpose of an emergency radio when no batteries are available. I had to remove the Ni-MH storage batteries and replace them by re-soldering them in place. This is my second one of these radios, the first one works just fine.
I followed the instructions carefully, and tried with both adhesive strips that came with the copy holder, but if fell off in mere minutes, without ever a document placed upon it. Amazon, happily, has a great return process.
If you're buying these to run with, the major problem with the headphone design is the spring hook that goes around the ear. As you run, it jostles. As it jostles, it gets loose, and the headphone eventually falls off your ear. I have to jam these things around my ear (painful) to get them to sort-of-stay, and then end up spending most of my run holding them in place anyway. It's extremely annoying, and makes running a lot less fun. If you want something that will stay in place while you're running, these are *not* the headphones to buy.
Just read everyone elses reviews! That sums everything up. I bought this combo set to replace my MX5000 mouse that died (due to heavy use) and to finally try a cordless keyboard.Well, Logitechs BIGGEST mistake was discontinuing the MX5000 mouse. I had mine for almost 5 years, and I spend a lot of time playing WoW.The combo isn't overly bad, but it's not up to Logitech par. At one point, Logitechs bluetooth dongle created problems with itself. Meaning, the installed driver for the Keyboard/mouse combo had a problem with Logitechs drivers for bluetooth headsets. I don't have a bluetooth headset, but I did have a Keyboard / mouse that no longer worked.To sum everything up:"Buyer beware." on this combo!
I have used the standard non-printable single-layer HP discs for years and have found them extremely reliable, so decided to give the printable ones a try. In the center of my 100 stack, there were 25 with the recording surface chipped, scratched, and gouged. They had obviously been damaged during the manufacturing process and I was the unlucky recipient of the machine hiccup and lack of quality control. I don't appreciate it one little bit. What were they thinking, letting these get out the door? These DVD's sure won't be going through any of my doors again.
The CS10 is certainly everything a cordless headset should be: small, lightweight and well-designed. However, I'm now on my third unit in as many months, and it, too, just died. Evidently the belt pack and the base station &quot;forget&quot; how to communicate with each other over time.Too bad...Plantronics has always been *the* name is business phone accessories, but I'm afraid it's time to go hunting for a replacement.
The TV generates a lot of heat, and after about 10-15 minutes of use with component video inputs, the colors wash out. This happened with 2 different HD cable boxes and 2 different DVD players. The display is not a problem for composite video (yellow RCA) input, but if you are looking for HD, don't get this!
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.
We got this camera for Christmas, took one shot, and then the camera shut off completely with the lens out. HP Customer Service was not helpful. It's an internal problem with the circuitry. We pay freight for a repair or replacement on a BRAND NEW CAMERA. And NO PICTURES of Christmas! We purchased this camera after reading multiple positive reviews.
Every time one color runs out your printer is down until you put a new cartridge in. I can't tell you how many times I had to run out to get ink, and by the way it is hard to find unless you go to a major office store. You will not find it at Walmart. I have had many other printers that will blend colors to make a "black" document when the black ink runs out, NOT THIS ONE! If one color runs low even if you print no color documents the color cartridge "empties all by itself", it may take a week or so. The machine wakes me up occasionally while it cleans itself, what's that all about. Did it dirty itself? I have never been able to get the wireless feature to work. If the phone rings forget about using the printer, you get the phone or the printer and you do not even get to decide. The footprint is rather large but is a good looking machine. It's a shame I can't give it less than one star, 'cause it is a black hole!
This was my first noise-canceling headphone purchase. They are verycomfortable headphones and fit perfectly over my large head and ears.However I purchased them for the noise canceling qualities reviewedby other reviewers. I was dis-satisfied by the results however. It has some canceling ability but very little. When I turned them on I heard acomforting hiss from the headphones (no music playing) which drownedout background noise but I wouldn't call it canceling. I hadto return the headphones as I expected more. Perhaps I was expectingtoo much. They were probably worth it for there comfort but I wasexpecting more canceling capabilities.
I can not review it because the camera I bought it for has yet to be released and I can not find anywhere on Amazon when it might expected.
I have now owned 2 of these printers and I thought they were very good at first. However, after a couple of months I started experiencing paper feed problems. The printer just won't grab the paper. You have to try all sorts of paper amounts in the feeder before you come up with a proper thickness where it grabs. My patience has run out on this second printer and I will go back to the Canon.
I've been trying for over a month to get some help getting this thing to work. Customer support is no help whatsoever. I have a brand new laptop and it won't connect to the internet. There's an icon that says I'm connected but when I open internet explorer, I'm told there isn't an internet connection.I'm definitely going with the recommendations of other users to get a D-Link or a Lynksys.
I bought the headset to be able to enjoy surround sound while playing my favorite game Americas Army on my Laptop.I got it to work ONCE! It was awsome! Great sound, I was able to tell exactly where shots or voices were coming from. Absoulutely great!But after shutting the PC down and rebootig the next day, I couldn't get the same great sound anymore. It was all kind of... well, just stereo!Then I updated from AA 2.8.1 to 2.8.2Now I get all kind of echo, like in a basement.I reinstalled the driver, the software, even the game!No change. I checked trough all the settings. Nothing wrong.I wrote 3 e-mails to the LTB customer service. Zero response, absolutely nothing!And that is actually what gets me the most. If there is an incompatibility, I want to hear it from them!That one day when the headset worked, it was great. But it is a little too expensive for just one day...The microphone in the headset is not ideal. It is mounted too close to the speakers. It picks up sounds from the game and feeds them back into TeamSpeak, so all other players hear gunshots twice: once in the game, and with about a second delay on TS. It is possible to reduce that quite a bit, but I was not able to get rid of it completely.
The quality of the image es bad, too pixelate, and after the 5th use the cradle breack apart and.... the notice....!!! this product only has 90 days of warranty!!!!... for the same price I will get the philips DCP850, and also I can view DVD movies on it.
though they were good read other ratings sound is not good they had some damage on one bought yamaha6490 129.95 great should have gotten an other pair for 29.00 dollars more don,t like sony at all that,s why they were 109.00 will not listen to other people,s review any more
Watch out, Belkin has moved tech help to India. Can't get to advanced tech help, must wait for a return call. I've been waiting over a week. No call. I bought another router from another manufacturer. Be forwarned.
I'm a Monster Cable fan from their early days. I decided to try this item for my new 2005 Subaru Legacy because I'm not ready to take apart the center console to get to the radio to install a permanent hardwired FM modulator.Prior to trying this unit, I bought an I-Rock clone unit called Si-Link that only runs on 2 AAA batteries. That $20 unit worked better for me than this unit did.Here's how I determined which unit I was happier with:Match the frequencies on both the modulator and the radio. Plug in the source unit (an MP3 player in my case) but leave it off. Turn the radio volume up all the way and move the unit around until noise is eliminated as much as possible. Repeat with other unit but be sure to test only one unit at a time.I never could get the Monster Cable unit as quiet as the Si-Link unit. There was a noticeable difference with the Monster Cable unit never seeming to really lock in to the desired frequency. A slight hiss is to be expected, but this unit was noisier and less "stable" it seemed.I also noticed a tendancy for the audio to have more low frequncy bias than the Si-Link. The Si-Link sounded cleaner even though I suspect that the Left and Right channels are reversed.Regrettably, I'm disappointed in the Monster Cable unit.Tonight I'm trying an XM Universal Audio Adaptor and found that it's doing fairly well. $30 for the XM unit and about 15 minutes to modify it for use WITHOUT an XM receiver. (Involves soldering a wire between two points on the circuit board.)It's nearly as quiet as the Si-Link but is powered by the Cigarette lighter. I might have found the unit I'll stick with for a while!
This IS an excellent cable and certainly a quantum leap in cable design. But I'm gonna wait for the officially licensed "World of Warcraft" Ethernet Cable of the Elder, with +42 bit rate, +28 spell critical and improving all drop rates by 19%. Really. It's coming out in tandem with the Lich King expansion. Uh, huh. :P
Directv Upgraded me from HDTIVO to the this junk for free, after i got it i realized why it was free, as i said its junk. anyone who has the HDtivo receiver will hate this receiver.I would have returned the receiver in 15 minutes if i had to pay for it.((((((( i am thinking of returning it even it was free ))))))))))))))ITS VERY slow, the DVR featured are nothing like TIVO, as i was told they were , i don;t get why one channel keeps 90 min in memory while the other one has None that makes NO sense if i want more than 30 min i would just record it.Why the memory clears when you switch between channels, and when i record a program I do not have the option to skip to the end , of jump forward in 15 min intervals. who ever designed this unit has no IDEA what a DVR should do, i am a very upset as i was forced to upgrade so i could get all the new HD channels that they have been advertising.the old receiver would only get the 7 to 10 stations i have had for the past 2 yearsOh i almost forgot you also have to get a HUGE dish , its so big that it has 2 supporting arms on either side so the wind does not move it. all that said you really do not have much choice except they get the message and do a real upgrade in the HDDVR 21 which should be out soon .....
Was shipped cheap generics china made instead real cables to go from AmamaxThis review is for Cables To Go 27153 Cat6 550 Mhz Snagless Patch Cable, Black (10 Feet)Beware buying this product from the vendor "Amamax." They shipped me generic no-name brand cables, instead of the unique Cables-To-Go snagless custom boots. The "generics" are like typical Ethernet cables with the thick molded boot that fully encapsulates the plastic tab used to unlock the cable from a jack. I've found trying to press on this thick "thumb bump" boot to push on the tab difficult to use and sometimes I have to pull the boot back in order to press directly on the tab to properly disengage it. It seems these generic boots are just too large and may actually be pressed up against the jack housing causing tension on the jack and making disengagement harder (hence my need to peel back the boot or forcibly push the cable further into the jack to unload the tension on the tab).Which is why I now use the Cables-To-Go snagless versions as it uses a light and small vinyl flap that rests on the plastic locking tab to aid in disengaging yet allows easy unobstructed view and access to this tab to ensure you are properly disengaging it without adding any stress or tension to the connection.
Judging by the other user comments, I guess some people are lucky and don't have a problem with this router. I am not one of them. It worked great when it actually worked properly, but I found the proformance to be inconsistent and the router often dropped packets. Their tech help is in India so you have to wait about an hour to get through and then the help, although friendly, was difficult to understand. I ended up calling three times and finally felt I had wasted enough time on the phone with them and sent it back for a refund. Life is to short to spend holding on the phone. I can not recommend this product if you need a reliable connection. I guess if you are not online too much then it will suffice, but if you work from home and absolutely need it to work everytime, don't count on it.
I have 2 of these systems. I have had to replace the entire control pod assembly (approx. $30 EACH)twice for each system due to the horrible DIN plugs.Despite treating them with extreme care, the DIN plugs will fail. In addition, the pods are usually out of stock at Klipsch. This is a real shame, since these speakers sound great when they work. Check out the Klipsch forum before you buy these - you will see all the problems people have.
From reading the reviews here you'll find a sharp divergence in peoples' opinions of this printer. Generally, the split is between those who have had the printer for only a few days and those who have had the printer for quite a while. I am in the latter group, and have found that there is a major risk you'll be taking in buying this printer--the drum unit and/or toner unit is very likely to fail repeatedly. Replacing both costs the same as buying a new HL-1440.After about a year of running the HL-1440, it ended up printing pages with a strange gray haze on both sides of the paper, and the toner became more splotchy. Brother's explanation of &quot;environmental&quot; variables was unacceptable--there is nothing in my apartment to suggest that this printer should suddenly begin malperforming. Cleaning the drum per their instructions only made the printing quality worse.My problem, however, is with trying to find a laser printer with a parallel port (to hook up to my wireless router) that is relatively affordable. In this case, paying a little extra for a different brand may be worth it. That's what I'm doing.Also to note, the manual paper/envelope feeding can be very tedious and troublesome to deal with--you can feed only one at a time, which makes applying for jobs really difficult. And even then, timing in feeding a series of envelopes or sheets is difficult, if not downright frustrating--if you feed a sheet/envelope too soon, the feeder draws in the paper as part of the previous sheet/envelope, and then jams; if you feed a sheet/envelope too late, it states it's out of paper, and you have to press the &quot;go&quot; button and wait for it to warm up again.
First the good:They sound okay but not for 75 + dollars.The bad:Poor design, I am on my second pair and the same thing happened with these that happened with the first. The cladding on the wires pulled away from the ear buds exposing the cables. First time it was on both buds, now it is just on the left one. For the amount of money this is completely unacceptable. Common sense - reinforced boot on the wire where it connects with the ear bud. Unfortunately this is not the case, save your money and pass on these. I did not even send the second pair back I was so disgusted. Oh, and the gun metal colored ones are not gun metal, they are a bad shade of green.
Despite using the International frequency tips mentioned by other reviewers, the transmitter is *frequently* interrupted by ambient radio signals. Further, the sound quality is lousy compared to the tape deck adapters I have used in the past. I bought this to replace an ailing tape deck adapter which would routinely switch sides/eject, causing continued interruptions in my music. Unfortunately, the iTrip suffers from nearly as many interruptions, and the sound quality is worse than the tape adapter when it does work. I ended up buying a new tape adapter for about the same price as this; not looking back. To be fair, none of my complaints are, to my knowledge, specific to the iTrip FM transmitter; I suspect all such transmitters would cause similar issues. For what it is, the iTrip appears to be a good deal; similar transmitters cost something like $60 in retail stores. Still- do yourself a favor and just buy a tape adapter.
It won't work in my vehicle. I've tried it in both the lighter plug and the alternate power source. I tried it on my wife's vehicle also, but it didn't work there either. The light comes on, but nothing happens when I plug it into my iPod. At first, I thought it was because I had just unplugged the iPod from the dock so it was fully charged, so I played it for a while so the battery would drain a little. The bar went down noticably, yet nothing happened when I tried to charge it up using this cord. I have the model F8V7067-APL.
This router was very easy to setup. Its web-based interface was easy to understand, although you need to tweak the MAC address you send upstream if you are connected to a cable modem. From a feature perspective, this router provides all of the essential wireless ones---a built-in firewall, MAC address filtering (which allows you to choose specific computers that are allowed to connect), SSID broadcast enable/disable (an invisible Wi-Fi network is more secure), and decent access logs.When using WEP encryption (which is outdated), this router performs fairly well.Also, the 4 LAN ports work reliably and well.However, when I downloaded the WPA firmware upgrade, my router changed significantly. WPA connections are much slower, due to the encryption. More importantly, WPA connections have a tendency to freeze the router, requiring you to push the reset button in the back (unplugging the router won't work).To be fair, I have the older v1 of this router (there are at least 6 versions of this router, newer versions are labeled WGR614v2, WGR614v3 and so on), for which the only firmware update is labeled as beta. Nonetheless, this renders the wireless router useless to me.
Well I read some reviews on your site regarding the receiver and unfortunately bought one. To my utter surprise there is no way you can put your own picutres on your own receiver,except for the company's web site which you have to pay for.So you end up being a milking cow for the company. So your reviews were not helpful at. I can't believe people like paying everymonth for something that they already purchased. I am not saying that being able to send pictures directly to the receiver is a bad thing,but not having an option seems a weird thing to do.
I too have experianced the total black out most everyone else has. I'm so disappointed in Panasonic right now. I want my money back.Jerks
You get what you pay for! I bought this for it's low price and I'm sorry now. Less than six months of use and it no longer works. I get a NO DISC error or WRONG DISC error for the majority of the DVDs I try to play. Some searching on the web has enlightened me that this is a common problem for this player, and of course it's out of warranty. I have tried contacting Coby with no response. If you want a disposable DVD player, this is the one for you.
Replay TV has the worst customer support poossible. When I have been lucky enough to reach a human it has involved waiting upwards of 4 hours on hold. Other times, the phone simply informs you that there are too many customers calling, and then promptly hangs up on you. They have even lost the UPC code I sent in to receive the rebate.The final straw came when I had my wallet stolen, and asked Replay TV not to cancel my monthly service while I waited for a replacement card. They told me that it simply wasn't possible to mantain my service while I waited for a new card, but that they would rebate the...cancellation fee they intended to levy on my account. Since I am still waiting for the rebate (3 months later) I refused their kind request.So please, please, please, save yourself the aggravation and but TiVo instead,
I could not get it to work with my Intel Mac so I eventually returned it. Tech support was very helpful but only as helpful as they could be with out fixing the problem. The quality was so so but for the price not so bad. I would avoid it if you can find an alternative or if you have a Mac but if you have a PC and can't find an alternative then it will probably work fine.
The default listing, sold by 42nd Street photo and fulfilled by Amazon, surge protectors are not legitimate and not authorized by Monster. I just lost nearly $4000 from a surge in an electrical storm and after sending this to Monster they said it is not an authorized product or seller of theirs and therefore the warranty is invalid.Edit:11/24/12 per other comment requestLook in other buying options and find the one that is around $40-50 which is Sold by Amazon, if you are expecting Monster to honor their warranty.[Sold by: "Insert seller name here" and Fulfilled by: Amazon] voids the warranty and the extended protection that you are most likely purchasing this protector for, unless the seller is specifically listed on Monsters authorized seller list. Go here and select the product family line you are considering purchasing for the authorized list, [...]
I needed a new mouse for use at work and in our catalog all the mice were Logitech. I have a history of using Microsoft mice, but for no particular reason other than familiarity. But I figured a logitech mouse would be just as good, so I ordered this, which seemed cheap and functional.The physical mouse gets the job done, clicks fine, scrolls fine, etc. I appreciate the scroll + tilt wheel. It works as it should. I also appreciate the "click" feel of the logitech scroll wheel compared to the new "smooth" feel of MS scrolling - it helps my precision greatly.However, given the amount of time my hand spends on a mouse during the day, I like to make it work for me, and I have appreciated the Intellipoint software that MS uses with its mice. I was shocked to find that the logitech software is vastly inferior, at least for my preferences. It has only rudimentary button assignment, and limits your choices significantly more than the MS mice do.1. For instance, I like to assign a middle click to the "back" function for use in navigating both web pages and my own folders. But logitech does not offer this as an option.2. The MS Intellipoint software also allows you to assign different button responses in different programs, so you can keep your horizontal scrolling in spreadsheets, but use the tilt wheel for other things in other programs. No such luck with the logitech.3. One of the biggest productivity enhancers for me about specialized mouse software has been accelerated scrolling. I don't know why this is not standard, but it's SO useful, and makes scrolling through long documents much more manageable without sacrificing fine control. This too is absent with the logitech software.So while the mouse itself is functional, I think the point of buying a (semi)fancy one like this (instead of using the generic one that comes with your computer) is to use all its features to improve productivity. I would not recommend this product to someone who feels similarly.
I have used a Netgear switches and routers for many years with no problems, so when upgrading my Netgear FR314 router to a wireless router, I stayed with the Netgear line. The WGR614 would lose its configuration when powered off. Once configured, it would frequently lock up. I have never been so disappointed with a consumer electronic product.
Save yourself a lot of frustration, don't buy this player.
This is definitely not worth the money. If you think this screen will black out if someone stands 3 feet on either side of the screen forget it! For example if someone stands say 4 feet behind you and 3 or 4 feet to your left or right they will be able to tell that you have an IE window open easily!! It may be a little fuzzy but they can clearly tell what you have open. Another words, you don't have to be directly in front of the monitor to see your screen. No privacy there! Maybe my expectations were too high but I had a privacy screen before this one but my screen was updated at work to a bigger screen so it wouldn't fit and a new one of the same kind cost more than the new monitor so I got stuck with this thing! Too bad!
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I purchased mine a few days ago with a Gateway 200 Centrino notebook. Set-up was a breeze with all my computers in my LAN.Nevertheless, my Centrino notebook kept on loosing connection. Tried several things and noticed there was a firmware update in the Netgear web site which fixes connectivity issues with Centrinos. Downloaded it, upgraded the router and it works well now.If it would of not presented this "issue" out of the box, I would of probably given it 5 stars.UPDATE: My Netgear router died after 3 days. There are just too many reviews with DOA. I think the manufacturer should do a much better job at screening infant mortality. I still gave it a couple of stars as the product design is OK and customer service was acceptable.SUGGESTION: I strongly recommend you stay away from Netgear until they get their act together and get the LINKSYS from CISCO.I purchased the LINKSYS B router. It is so much sturdier, physically and operational. Just as user friendly as the Netgear and already comes pre-certified for CENTRINO.
I guess you get what you pay for. It worked quite nicely until I tried to "unplug" it from the car outlet. When I pulled it out some of the parts stayed inside the outlet. It is now on it's way to the landfill...
I got this fan and install in my system since 08/2002. Everything works fine and the noise level is good. 4 months later. It began to make funny noises and it getting worst. So I have to replace it. I won't recommend this.
I just bought a 50-pack of Verbatim DVD-Rs (16x) from Amazon. Of the ten discs I have burned so far, six failed verification. In all of the hundreds of DVDs I have burned before, I have had this happen maybe twice. This is completely unacceptable and not the kind of quality I expect (and usually get) from Verbatim. Another reviewer warned of Verbatim discs made in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and indeed my discs were made there. So be warned and watch out.
I can't believe that pay for a product in open box, i don't know who is the responsability, my concern is the somebody opened and it should be more serious in this matter.
I think it's very, very difficult to use it. I have tried several times to understand how to use this tuner, but I give up finally. Oh, my God, MSI is the company in my home country.
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.
I bought this unit a year ago, so I have used it extensively. The first one I received had to be sent right back because the DVD tray wouldnt open. The replacement arrived and it worked fine for most of the full year. However, over the last few weeks, the DVD had developed the skip, and skip-freeze problem that others have mentioned. It always had a little problem where the jump feature or skip ahead feature was used too many times the disk would start to click loudly in the player and the playback would freeze. Simply ejecting the DVD and re-inserting it would fix it, however, now it only provides a few minutes of good playback before it starts to freeze, stutter and click.It's just not a very good DVD player in terms of quality, but it was priced cheap. Only buy this unit if you plan on replacing it in a year or are more concerned with the VCR playback, otherwise get a dedicated DVD player and dedicated VCR.
This product is sold as new but I think is refurbish because I've got two of the same color if you purchase this item make sure is a black and a color.I realize it when I need to change the black ink by then it was too late to return plus it would have cost me the shipping at the end I would have end up paying what it cost at the store.
The wire splitted right in the centre on both places just a few month of use. Contacted the customer service support via email and was told they can't provide the support since it's just over a year old. No more v-moda product for me, ever.
it is adorable and works well for a while anyway. my 2 year old watches barbie movie dvds before nap time and like another review i read, it stopped reading the dvds (unbalanced) now i have a princess tv,clock,boombox and no dvd player. i returned it to the store, but there weren't any left for an exchange. needless to say my daughter is in a horrible mood before nap time because she cant watch her barbie movies up in her room for quiet time.
Buy car power inverter at 10%-15% of the cost of this adapter and use it with battery charger received with camera.
Bought on Nov 2007. It started locking up in Jan 2007, required reset, power recycling several times per day. Stopped working May 2007. No help from tech support.
Absolute piece of crap. Broke immediately on my arrival in Europe. And then getting this company to replace it or refund it was the most arduous experience I have ever had. Customer service is abysmal.
Funny, I bought this same model product about two years ago and it works fine with both Tivos in my house. So I bought another one so I'd have two 802.11g adapters instead of one "g" and one "b" hoping that would speed up transfer times. But this new one didn't work on either Tivo. So I returned it and am out the shipping charges both ways.I'm loathe to spend the $50 Tivo wants for their adapter -- plus, it's got a long cord. So my search continues.
The binoculars were difficult to hold steady and the eyepiece diameter was to small. Very hard to locate what you wanted to look at. I purchased the Nikon 10X50 biniculars and i am very, very happy with them. I learned to not purchase anything on the internet without looking and handling the object first. This cost me over 12 dollars shippinf and handling. &#34;My bad&#34;
I baught it and feel like throwing it from the highest floor for the following reasons;1... Like most MP3 players I have used you cannot drag and drop music files directly to the player.2... SonicStage Software used to "manage" the file transfers SUCKS. Sony should consider firing its software writing staff, or outsource its software from good people.3... No songs list. Can only list by Artist /Album/Genre/Group/Others. Dude where my file list?4... Why on earth do we need another audio format (OMG) ?5... Did I mention that the software sucks?Avoid till sony releases a better audio manager.
The product that I received was what I ordered but did not match the picture advertised. The picture advertisement is deceiving as a quality item. When connecting the cable to the electronics quality of the picture was sub par. I do not hold the buyer at fault as they delivered the RCA cable in great time. I rated this 1 star because of the price and delivery but you do get what you pay for.
It's a great idea, but the device broke after just one year. Also, Ceiva is kind of scummy - they won't refund your yearly subscription fee if you cancel after 180 days - sounds illegal, but who's going to fight over $40.
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.
Every few days I have to crawl under the desk and power cycle it (by unplugging from every computer's USB port) because the keyboard stops working (while mouse continues to function).
The good: Good image quality in many lighting conditions. Wireless worked well with WEP.The bad: Email on motion detection sends one email then locks up till power reset. DDNS setup did not work, just gave error messages. I had to set up my own, which is not so hard but I wasted a lot of time trying to make it work. The camera viewer program does not record on motion as advertised. Phone tech support is useless and email support is slow and unhelpful and now they seem to have given up on me.If they come through I'll revise my opinion but for now I cannot recomend this product for anything but real time web viewing. The motion detection does not seem to work as advertised
The design is very nice. Fit nicely on your lap if you can get it to work. Wheel assembled and connected to PC, installed software. I ran F1-2011, NFS-Hot Pursuit, and Burnout Paradise, none could detect it. My OS is winXP 32 bit. No good.
I received my Canon remote, but could not get it to work. Changed the batteries, checked the switches, etc. The cost of this item was so low that it was hardly worth the time and effort to return it, so it sits on my desk as a reminder to buy gadgets like this locally at a place I might actually go into semi-frequently.
Bought these because the Ipod earphones would slip out of my ear while riding. These are very "tinny" in sound. Very little bass, lots of screeching. I am back looking at reviews again for a new pair and using the Ipod ones again.
fantastic sound- i do audio engineering and these are some of the best sounding phones i've used, especially for the price. also very comfortable and good at blocking external noise. too bad the plastic band basically cracked and started disintegrating after only a few months. if sennheiser would correct this problem, i'd replace mine in a hearbeat. unfortunately, tho, i can't recommend these because of the shoddy plastic design of the band.
The speed of this card with the D-Link N router is impressive. However, when installed on my HP laptop running Vista premium, the laptop would not shut down properly. When the card was installed, the laptop would automatically restart everytime after shutdown. The only way to stop the laptop was to force a shutdown by holding the power button down. The D-Link Vista drivers are beta only and won't install since they do not work for the DWA-643. When I emailed D-Link about the problem and that the Vista drivers were wrong they just emailed instructions on how to install the bad drivers which did not work.
I've used the wireless version of this joystick with no problems and I thought this unit would be just as good. The install was pretty easy as logitech have good software technicians. However, even though the joystick is recognized by the control panel in vista 64, you need a second piece of software to make the joystick work called "the profiler". This software wouldn't recognize the joystick and that renders the joystick useless in game. Though logitech support is the best in the industry in my opinion, after 30 plus hours, I've (we) failed to make the profiler software work. The support process caused several errors elsewhere on my computer that included corrupting my boot sector. Fun fun fun. My seller, Datavision, has a 30 day return policy that is coming up so I'll be returning this hardware.I've been a logitech customer for 12 plus years and I will still continue to be.
I tried ordering this product twice because the first time, the shipment did not come with the adaptor. I STILL did not receive the adaptor on the second shipment and was then told that there was apparently a problem with the fulfillment place and to return both shipments for a refund. As such, I suggest people not to order this product if you need the MiniSD to SD adaptor.If you don't need the adaptor, the memory card works just fine.
Amazon sells their iPod 30GB without making it clear which generation they are selling. There are two iPod generations the 5th & 6th Generation iPod. The new generation iPod offers 60% brighter screen & almost double the video battery life from 2 hours to 3.5 hours.I'm not sure, but what I can tell is Amazon is offering a small discount for the older generation 30GB model..but they aren't even making it clear which generation is which and that is misleading to consumers.If you're looking to buy an iPod, don't think you're saving a little money by buying here at Amazon; you're just buying the older generation and that's why they offer it at a slightly discounted price!
i have been using the rt311 for some months now and was loving it except for the annoyance of having to reboot it about every month. it turns out the problem is due to the fact that the router does not reestablish the pppoe connection if it is ever dropped. my isp (earthlink/mindspring dsl) has recently been dropping the connections more frequently so i now have to reboot it between every couple of days and a week. thus i have no internet connection unless i am there to reboot it (i finally wrote a script to do this). after talking to a gaggle of customer service reps they all told me that it is the isps problem and that the only way of correcting is to manually reboot. i finally found out that they may be working on a fix but there is no eta. this might be a nice product when they finally get around to updating the bios to correct this serious problem.
I had the Palm Zire 31. That was awesome, then one day the thing wouldn't charge. I called the company and they charge $25 to advice you that the battery would probably need replacing. One CANNOT replace the battery. So I ordered this Palm Z22 product.Ahg! What a disapointment - this is unreal, since when does one REMOVE technology on a new product that you're accustomed to having on the old product. And the sad part is the price wasn't worth it. They reduced the price by $30 and decreased so many features.You can't protect the screen, so you have to buy their bi-products. In the old Zire, they had a rubber sheet that protected the screen that draped over neatly across the screen.I kept this product because I needed it for business. I hope Apple comes out with a direct competition for this product, its the first time I have a seen a technology company TAKE AWAY features on the replacement.What were the engineers thinking about when they eliminated the protective covering? Even the casing is designed with such cheap plastic. The old Zire had a solid classic look, not the Palm Z22.I would never buy this again, I'm seriously looking for something else in the market. I hope someone can recommend something other than Palm
A year ago I bought one of these. After several months it started to give me this message (can't access because of hardware failure )!!!!I have no idea how to solve this and I have already more than 400gb of important stuff on it. This is my worst nightmare.
Sound was great but did not last any longer than cheep ear plugs. The wire connection cut out after only a few weeks of using.
I bought this one to for it's speed. I returned it the next day. (Not bought through Amazon) The printer is terribly noisy feeding paper. Too many loud clunks when feeding, especially compared to my old printer.The printer was leaving streaks on the prints on some of the first prints. I didn't use it enough to see if that cleared up. It has a permanent print head instead of the print head being built into the cartridge, so I didn't like seeing streaks like a clogged head when it was all new.I'd rather stick with my pokey HP 712C than listen to this faster one.
I recently bought this camera and, although there were detailed instructions on how to install the software, there was no software included. I called the technical support number 4 times and each time, was told I would receive software in an email. It's been 5 days and still no software. It's a cute idea, but virtually useless without software. (Incidentally, the Sakar website does not provide the downloads for this particular model either)
Pros:o Sleek styling, slim, attractive profileo Reasonable costo Rechargeable batteryCons:o Profoundly out of focus using "AiAE" Exposure Meter; improved drastically with "Center Weight."o Noisy zoomo Poor low light performance, better with flasho Poor battery life (rechargeable), about 3 hourso Delayed shutter/flash makes it hard to capture fast motiono Poor GE product support
I'm not trying to make a fuss about it. But amazon did send me a used one. The wire and the body are got stained and the package is not sealed and clearly has been opened. The protector functions well so that I decided not to return this but this is still my worst shopping experience with amazon.
Doesn't pick up well using it's own antenna for analog nor digital broadcasts in my area where rabbit ears work fine. Using the cable connection, picture is fuzzy and intermittent. Only kept because of travel needs.
Just a promotion to try and get you to use their service. There are a lot better deals out there for regular photo printing so I would look elsewhere.
The product sounds great, and if it worked it would be. But I have had nothing but trouble with it. It locked up, doesn't shutdown properly, the computer doesn't recongized it half the time. Sent back the player to IRiver under warrenty (had to pay 11 buck for shipping myself because they wouldn't) and was suppose to get a new player. What happened, got a package in the mail several weeks later and it was the same bloody player, same serial number and everything! Even the same old problems. No info from the company, it was just wrapped in a single sheet of bubblewrap and thrown into a box which was much bigger so it rattled around in there the whole time it was being shipped to me. Don't waste your money!!!!!
I used this part sparingly and in terms of time it lasted for quite a while, but to my surprise one day I had to play around with it to make it work and I noticed that there was a tear in the cable. I threw it away right after and not too long after that I got a new car with an Auxiliary port. One should only buy this if you're desperate for a cable and don't like any other of the selections because after a while if you fiddle around with it by pulling it in and out every time you want to connect your iPod you may end up tearing it.
Since this was my first purchase of such a product, I don't know how this one compares, but I was very disappointed with the quality of the display. Resolution is very poor. This was far too much money to spend on such a lousy product.
I wouldn't even give this VCR ONE star, but that was the minimum I could select. We have not even had this VCR one year, and now my favorite tape is stuck in it, and it won't eject it and powers off. If I turn it on, it shows "EJECT" on the display, and then powers off. What a piece of JUNK!!!!!!!!!
I accidentally dropped one end of my Denon cable into a glass of Tuscan whole milk I was drinking. Later when I finished my milk (yeah, I still drank it; should I not have done that?), my right arm (lost in an accident in 1987) spontaneously grew back.Is that normal?
I am really disappointed with the piece i got on 24th. It has a noise when no song is playing, and the chord is not good if i movie the input pin a little there are cracks and jerks which are irritating. This happens with iphones. there is always a noise in background which i can hear clearly when song is not playing. Only pro is bass is good, so good for pop hip hop guys. I did not got a chance to test it like.. using it continuously for 2-3 hours to see if it has any itchy or load feeling on my ear. I had big expectation from sennheiser and did not expect such a poor quality. I doubt if the merchant HDMI king has given me a duplicate??Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)Chaitu.
A warning comes up when the ink cartridge is low telling you to buy a new ink cartridge and delaying printing for 15 seconds. Even if you are making a print using only black ink and the color cartridge is "low" it will delay printing. The thing is, there are at least 50 copies left when it calls the cartridge low on ink, so you spend most of the life of each cartridge having to suffer long delays in printing. The support staff is in India and is no help at all. They tell you to buy bigger cartridges or clean the contacts, or other silly things, but are no help in advice for turning off the stupid warning. Don't buy it, they are greedy.
I was not over joyed with this product. I had trouble downloading the program and had to email Coby to get a different set of instructions. The picture is not the best, not that clear. I guess for the amount of $ you get what you pay for.
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.
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 tried the device with two different iPods with these results:1. The internal speaker was unusable; the speaker has to be pressed to your ear to faintly hear any sound.2. After the recorder was removed from the iPods, both iPods became very sluggish to the point that they were no longer usable. I am currently trying to reload these iPods.Avoid this Product!!!
didn't fit my 1999 Chevy Lumina, completely wrong, not even close. They labeled it that it fits GM 98 and up and I was stupid enough to fall for it KNOWING that GM used different connectors across different vehicles. I have no idea what it will plug up to but it's definitely not the radio of my car.... 1 star
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.
Terrible results. Scan line interference. Looked like steady stream of waves.
When I put this product on my ears, my ears get stuffed up like I'm on an airplane. Plus, I don't understand the noise canceling function. When I turn it on, I can still hear everything going on around me, except my music turns off. If noise cancelling means turning off my music I could have done that without spending all this money.
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.
These were possibly the worst headphones I have ever used. The sweat-gaurd mechanism did not in fact gaurd against sweat and it would still pool in one's ears. After awhile the sweat shorts-out the ear-pieces and I'd often lose sound in them while working out. Second, they are unbelievably uncomfortable and you simply cannot wear them for longer than 45 minutes because of the constant irritation. Finally (and here's the real kicker), they broke after a month and a half - I got maybe 15 total trips to the gym out of them. What a waste of money.
I was really disappointed. Ordered this for my Mom for xmas and it wouldn't play any cd's right out of the box. I guess this company has not heard of quality control, since 2 out of 3 reviews at this point have said their player was defective. Gonna return it today.
Keep your nose a good 3 feet from this case. The vinyl material is a stinker. The sleeves do not look nor feel very durable and are not uniform in quality. For under $10 shipped, it may be a good buy if you seek extra storage.
This S80 used to be the only WIDE ANGLE compact point and shoot digital camera on the market. It has now been discontinued I'm told. But, we're in luck! There are THREE other digital point and shoot cameras with a real 28mm WIDE ANGLE lens! These are: 1) The Panasonic DMC-FX01 for $250, and the 2) Canon Powershot SD800 IS for $400. and, 3) The Kodak EasyShare V570 for about $350.So, you ask, "who needs a 28mm lens?" You do! Most people concern themselves with how LONG is their telephoto lens. But, most people who "know" know that it is the WIDE ANGLE lens that is most important---most of the "best shots" are made with a WIDE ANGLE lens. For example, you're in Europe and you are trying to "get a shot" of that Cathedral of Notre Dame over there. You NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are in the California Poppy Fields and you want to get the expanse of the golden-yellow poppy flowers with the huge blue sky filled with white clouds above---you need a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are sitting at thanksgiving dinner and you want to take a photo from the foot of the table with everyone sitting on the left and right---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are in the garden of the California Mission and you want to take a photo of the ENTIRE garden surrounded by the mission walls---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. It's Christmas day and you want a photo of the ENTIRE GROUP of visitors in front of the Christmas Tree---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. This is where the 28mm lens on THIS camera comes in! So, you NEED THIS CAMERA! Otherwise you'll be cutting off heads and leaving Aunt Sylvia out of the "Christmas Group Photo" this year---and she'll disinherit you and as a result of not having a wide angle lens you'll live a life of poverty and misery everafter! :o) If you agree or disagree or know of ANY other digital point and shoot camera that has a WIDE ANGLE lens please write, Email:boland7214@aol.Here's one more wide angle candidate: Kodak EasyShare V705 7.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Ultra-Wide-Angle Dual-Lens Optical Zoom
The camera is easy enough to use, and it takes outstanding photographs. It is difficult to see what you are taking a picture of without an eyepiece. I took care of the camera exactly as the instructions, but had to buy 2 new batteries, they would charge, but not register in the camera. I did return the camera and was very quickly fixed. I like olympus products. If you are looking for a cheap, easy underwater camera, I suggest getting the upgrade of this model, the one with the eyepiece, you won't regret the extra money.
The router is good when it works. If you are going to buy a netgear product, call support as if you bought this and needed support or to return.Dumb phone support selections, called several times and every time I when I reached someone they who spoke bad english. You may need to repeat the simpliest question several times. The phone connection always seemed bad. The service/return policies are stupid, even with a warranty. Try this and you will see why any netgear product is worth 1 star, maybe.
As many others have pointed out, the connectors on these cables are WAY TOO TIGHT. They are so tight in fact, that they will actually BREAK YOUR TV'S COMPONENT INPUTS. This is not a joke, not an exaggeration, not some crazy conspiracy, but is actual fact. I can not believe Monster let their "turbine connector" design out of R&D and into the real world, when it is so blatantly impossibly overly compressive. I had to use needle nose pliers to spread the connectors wide enough to fit. And finally, when I did get the darn things on the TV, the component video "quality" provided by these cables wasn't even better than the original s-video picture! This whole situation was a nightmare from beginning to end. Just please, don't waste your money or your time, or risk damaging your TV. Forget these overrated Monster cables and find a different manufacturer.
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.
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 knew going in that I couldn't expect such a low-priced printer to deliver great results . . . and it doesn't. I would describe its text print quality as poor and its image print quality as below average. My experience has been that text on the left and right sides of a page are fine but the center of the page is faded and the characters are not fully formed. Photographic images are not very good; however, vector images are just fine. The killer for me was attempting to navigate the Samsung online repair website. I say "attempted" because I was unable to complete a repair request, ending up in a never-ending circle. I literally spent over an hour and never made it past step three of five! After this experience I have decided to abandon Samsung. Thankfully, the printer is very inexpensive so I won't lose too much sleep after I replace it with a better model next week.
Have exactly the same problem with the CD player; was thinking of having it repaired or replacing it but thanks to all of your reviews I realize that I would be wasting my money! Thank-you,
You would think, by this being a sony product, that it would be of good quality. However, I didn't use it very long nor was I in any way rough in my use and my headphones have already snapped in two. I used them only for running and with my ipod and as I was removing them from my head one day, they just broke at the joint on the top, where the headphones bend. I tried clicking them back together, but a crucial plastic piece was broken. Then, I tried the duck tape remedy but now only one side of the earphones works.
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 have been into photography for over forty years, starting with Pentax single lense reflex cameras. Image quality is the bottom line in photography. If you don't have crisp sharp detail all the megapixels in the world won't help. I have an Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom, but I wanted a pocket camera for those times when I didn't want to lug around the Olympus. So I bought the Canon SD800. Physically it is a beautiful piece of work, with very intuitive software, a pleasure to operate. But aside from close-ups, the pics aren't crisp and sharp. I've returned the camera to Canon twice for repairs. The first time they made adjustments. The second time they returned it saying everything worked per specs. I would not buy this camera, if I had to do it all over again.
This player, given the cost is dissapointing for two reason. First the resume fuction doesnt work right. It constantly will reset back to the begnning of a track, making it difficult if not impossible to listen to audiobooks. 2nd, there is no ability to fast forward (scan) thru mp3 tracks. Again, it ruins spoken word mp3 tracks, which is what I wanted to use most.The games are fun to play for the 1st 5 seconds. Dissapointing, I had to sell it and now am looking for something better. Its expensive too.
I bought this just to make sure I had something to set up my amp and speakers with when they arrived. I dont know why I was so lazy. I think it was because Amazon recommended it with the other stuff, so I figured all you other jerks who bought it must have something figured out. This stuff is super low quality, its almost impossible to get the plastic housing off without cutting the copper wire inside, its 100% uninsulated, and is just an unneccessary compromise for any stereo system. Get some decent monster cable instead, you'll appreciate it.
Firstly, this radio does *not* come as advertised. It was supposed to have the ability to pick up TV broadcasts, apparently not. That feature probably wouldn't be very useful nowadays as most TV broadcasts in the US have switched to digital, not analog (what the radio probably received), but still they should list the product as it is. I was rather disappointed when I unpacked my radio and found it did not pick up the audio of TV broadcasts.Next thing: FM reception isn't good for the price. Many weaker stations are unreachable with this radio, static and noise from more powerful stations bleeds over them most of the time. If you want a good FM radio to pick up stations, try one of the Insignia portable HD radios. No AM on that one, though. But with so many AM stations getting FM translators, AM might not be needed at all in a couple years.If you only care about AM, you can keep this radio, though. AM reception is great with this product.Over all, I don't see it worth paying $45 for a transistor radio, as this is technically what it is. Only AM and FM, a speaker that isn't very loud and makes me think it's about to bust when I turn on deep bass boost, and presets that are confusing to say the least. This is going back to the manufacturer. I'm sure I'll find something more worth my money soon.
This card works only at 2.4 GHz, not at the 5 GHz that the draft N standard also specifies. The PC Card does not fit in the Express Card slot of laptops produced from 2003 onward. It might work in an older laptop but since I bought it for a new laptop and it doesn't fit, I don't know.
Photo Scanning: Every Color Photo that I scanned resulted in images that looked like there were little specks of dust on the image. Yes, I changed the setting that purports to remedy this issue, but it did not adequately correct this problem.Setup: Straightforward, documented and easySpeed: Not as long as I had anticipated for a 4x6 photo, based on the other commentsNoise level: Its noisier than my old Umax, but not overly soSize/Appearance: Nearly perfect, if you do not need legal size scanning
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
The cons are too many to mention and I really don't have that much time. Some of the worst ones are:1. Extremely sluggish interface - it will pull your nerves to no end.2. The worst route calculation. 2.5 miles route turns into 8.9 miles route.3. The GUI is light years away from intuitive.4. Search of POIs is impossible. Little test - try to find Target or Walmart - NO LUCK5. Satellite detection is awful.6. Traffic information is outdated. By trying to avoid traffic jam (that is no longer there) you will get redirected to another one that is currently going on.7. The "realistic view" is valid only on some sections of some roads. Ventura County,CA, 101 Freeway does not have them for example. And 101 Fwy is kind of a popular fwy in CA.There are many more cons but I am no longer wasting time on this piece of s***. If you want to experiment - buy it and I am sure you'll finish this review.Conclusion: Total waste of money. In my opinion all the good reviews are written by company employees or stock holders. I don't think anyone can convince me of the opposite.
I recieved this printer free when I purchased a new computer a few months ago. It is by far the worst printer I have ever used. Like the other reviews mention there is no black ink and the best you can hope for is dark green. I had recieved a free printer from Dell a couple years ago( a Cannon) and it was a great little workhorse that got me through college. In general I think Dell products and even their free offers aren't what they used to be.
I purchased the Brother MFC-440cn with high hopes after reading several positive reviews. Unfortunately, I have been extremely disappointed with the purchase.The print quality is only mediocre, even on the "best" settings. The paper handling is awkward and inefficient. The default print settings are nearly impossible to locate and change. Most disappointing of all is the fact that the printer makes it nearly impossible to duplex print. It provides no support or assistance for manual duplexing and because the tray is awkward and hard to get to, it is more trouble than it is worth.I tried to write Brother to get help with some of the problems I have had with the printer only to discover that the customer service is atrocious: rude, impersonal, and unhelpful.The printer isn't all bad: The networking is easy to set up and generally works well. There's a lot of features for what you pay; it's just too bad those features are so poorly executed.Don't make the same mistake I did. I was seduced by thinking I was getting a great value because of the wide feature set and low price. Unfortunately, the negatives far outweigh the positives, and this product is definitely not a "great value."I miss my super-cheap 5-year-old Canon printer. It was light years ahead of this machine.
Two people in my office bought this bag. After only a few months one has a handle that is wearing out the other has the lining coming loose.
If you are considering this machine as a new Directv customer, I would say go for it. Directv is a great service and this high capacity receiver/DVR seems to fit the bill for a reasonable price. I, however, have been using a Directv with Tivo receiver for 3 years and am finding that the features and the remote control are too different for me to easily adjust to without getting frustrated and disappointed. Read on for more details.....---------------------I bought this to replace a March 2003 vintage 35 hour Directv/TiVo receiver and am returning it as soon as possible. I purchased the R15 for its: 100 hour recording capacity; the 90-minute "buffer" for live tv; 2 satellite line input (record one show, watch another). I was intrigued by the R15's more traditional-shaped remote than the Tivo peanut-shaped remotes.After two nights, I am seriously disappointed, for the following reasons:- If you are used to TiVo, the Directv Plus menus and functionality are far less user friendly and the remote buttons are very hard to decipher. The R15 remote makes you appreciate the elegant simplicity of the Tivo remote. The R15's fast forward and rewind buttons are not very responsive, meaning that you have to play around with them a few times to get to a precise place in a recording. (Maybe this would get easier for each user over time.) In contrast, a Tivo remote seems to "know" where you want to go.- This machine does allow you to watch one show while recording another. Unfortunately if you have used an old Directv/Tivo receiver this won't be enough to satisfy you. The old Directv with Tivo receivers' two satellite inputs are BOTH available for recording. It is easy to switch between satellite inputs if you have two shows recording buffering at once. You can be recording two satellite feeds and watching a previously recorded program all at the same time. The ability to record a baseball game and your favorite network show on the same DVR while simultaneously watching a previously recorded program is truly an amazing feature that our family can't give up after 3 years. For those of you are interested go to WeeKnees.com and look at their Directv DVRs page to learn more.- The Directv Plus's "Active" guide or channel is cluttered and seems to be just a big sales pitch for Directv pay per view or sports package programming. The one neat thing is the ability to get your home zip-code weather on your tv screen. I don't really care to check my horoscope on the satellite each day, however.The Directv Plus menus and guide seems similar to digital cable services I have seen. If so, this machine will make it easier for someone who is used to using a digital cable box to make the change to Directv. For a long time Directv and Tivo user, I feel I have to make too big of a re-training leap.I'm returning this R15 receiver and buying one of the few remaining Directv with Tivo receivers that are left out there.
The reason I'm on here is I'm looking for a replacement to mine, the one I was renting from Cox, which died after about 5 months- of course, who knows how long it was used by someone else. But it's not the first time a Toshiba product has acted up in our house. I'm going to try a different manuf.
I purchased a modern FLOOR LAMP at a cheap price and many weeks later received a DESK LAMP. They made a mistake. On top of that, the lamp had a dent on the base and the stock was warped. The quality, it appeared, barely justified the very low price I paid. Twice, I tried to contact this company by phone and got no answer. Great...I sent a stern email.Turns out their means of communication is via internet chat during their business hours, which is ridiculously slow and cumbersome by the way. The representative on the other end has a list of stock phrases to ask name, order # etc. Beyond this, there was no confirmation that they even got my message. Huh?Several days later I received a confusing email responding to my problem, all of which was their doing. No customer should do this much work to fix a venders mistake. Amazon confirmed my refund yesterday so now I find it morally imperative to warn others of the headache caused by dealing with Visiondecor. Don't fall for the low price!
I am very upset with the service life of these cartridges. $ 14 for less than 100 pages seems like a theft. Avoid buying any hp printer that uses these type of cartridges
After five hours, the music center is now working, but my wireless computer is no longer working. I have setup networks before but still had to call Linksys support. There seemed to be no real solution. We restarted the router and music center dozens of times. The last thing tech support had me do was change the wireless channel to 9 and then the music center began to work, but the notebook quit working. Then, I was transferred to another technician and was cut off. I called back and was told to download a utility, which I did and it didn't work with my version of the router (keep in mind it is a Linksys router and Linksys told me to download that utility). So, I called back again and this time, the story is the problem is now with my Cisco wireless card and I need to call Cisco even though everything worked before trying to set up Linksys' Music Center. I set the channel back to 11 and the music center still works, but have not figured out why my notebook no longer authenicates. Even for the computer literate, my advise would be unless you have a couple of days to waste, wait for the next version and hope they figure out the bugs.
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)
I bought this to connect my MP3 player to my car. It worked for about a week. After that I could only get it to work if I held it just right. I ended up throwing it away after two weeks. Don't waste your money.
Very pretty if you are nostalgic for late night snow-hiss on television back in the 80's. Less appealing if you actually want to listen to coherent sounds.Nobody should ever, ever, ever buy these speakers. I am literally unable to hear music over the hiss. I am throwing mine in the trash right now.
purchased this item in Jan of 2012. used infrequently. after about 10 hours of use it just quit. 90 day warranty useless, this fee and that fee and shipping and return shipping, 1 year warranty useless. just so much junk for $100..... buy elsewhere. i will never use this manufacturer again. not Amazon's fault but maybe the should screen their vendors a little more closely
I figured I would spend the money for this card. There are a lot of other cards out there for less that does essentially the same thing. The profile of this card isn't the best. It sticks out an inch. I figured this would translate to better reception. Not so. Signal quality is very twitchy and I often need to relocate. For the price I would expect better. For example, I have used NetGear for less $$ but better reception. This is not a bad product but not worth the extra $$. Try something else.
I have a headache because of the high pitched sound coming from those speakers. I threw them away after using 5-6 mins. If you wanna trash your money, this is exactly the product you should purchase.
This product cannot be used without specialized tips that adapt your laptop charger to the powerpad for charging and adapt the powerpad to your computer for supplying power. These tips are not included with the product, they must be ordered from the Electrovaya website for $5 each plus a very steep shipping charge. The customer service folks there are not interested in helping or sympathizing. They will just tell you to order the tips, or talk to Amazon.So, here is the process: Order the PowerPad, Recieve the PowerPad, Open the Box, Try to Figure out How to Charge It, Read the Manual, Realize You Don't Have the Parts You Need, Figure Out that the Electrovaya Website is the Place to Go, Order the Tips, Pay the High Shipping Charges, Receive the Tips. Now you are finally ready to go.I am shippinig mine back out of sheer frustration.
I wrote the Eranimas review and wanted to update, I haven't really used amazon but I guess I ended up resetting my account or something. Well all the points I made are still valid concerning the sound.Well the construction of the headphones is bad, I didn't really think much on it but the headphones had a "sturdy" headband, like it doesn't really flex or anything. If you have a really big head, they'd probably snap on you as soon as you try them on.My dome is big, so I guess the life expectancy of this headphone would be short, I had them for a little over a year, and they still sounded great (they still do actually, I use them now as basically a speaker by my bedside) I took perfectly good care of them, well as I'm at school during break, I place them on my head like I normally did, and just "SNAP" for no reason (see pictures). I was pissed but not that worried since got lucky and got two pairs of these headphones for about $70.Well those eventually, in about another 6 months, ended up snapping on me in the exact same location. I highly recommend not purchasing these unless you have a tiny head, lol; although honestly I say look around for something else.I bought me some Sony DRBT50, they sound just as fantastic as the JBls, they have a far superior design. The headband is quite flexible, and can basically expand to fit nicely on Megamind's head. although the transmission is a little better with the JBLs.Well again don't buy, I've read other review were people have complained about the exact same snapping problem.
A month ago beforq buying these headphones I bought Sennhesier HD448, nothing to do with this type of headphones, they are around-ear and they hang on your head, the point I wanna reach saying this is that the Sennhesier didn't had enough bass for my likeness, but they had a beautiful detailed sound, after owning them for 2 months I wanted something bassy to hear those Eminem songs which I love and sound great with a nice pair of bass headphones, which my Sennheiser's weren't. So I decided to try these because they just have Bass on theor name. They arrived late and after trying them with different songs I regret of buying these headphones, they sound so loud and cheap, I couldn't enjoy any music with them. I deffinitely don't reccomend these at all. A pair of cheap headphones which sound really great were Sony Mdr-Ed12Lp, they are cheaper and you can enjoy any kind of music with them.
Bought this for a friend after his was stolen from his car. Not a fantastic price or anything, but it was the model I wanted, and my options were limited.Arrived in fair-looking condition. Not great, but it had at least been polished up a bit. Plugged it in to transfer some music onto it, and lo and behold--there was already music on the drive. It hadn't been erased from the previous owner. Clearly not a refurb at that point. But I could have even lived with that until I discovered that the battery was also bad and would not hold a charge for the length of an entire song.Seller tried to convince me that they always put songs on their iPods &#34;to show that they work.&#34; Since the battery didn't work either, it was pretty obvious the only thing they had proved was that they weren't telling the truth. Told me I could return it for a refund, which I did.Still waiting on that refund.
I just purchased this item. It claims that it was made for the 40 gb Ipod. It does fit on snug but the wheel does not line up well and you cannot charge with the case on. It is hard to get on and off so it is not a great case if you use you Ipod Alot
Could not even get it to work with WIRED connections. Could only ping the router haphazardly. Spent hours trying to fix, with and without the &quot;technical support&quot;. The technical support came to the conclusion that I just got a bad router and I should return it for a different one. I did this, and all the problems were the same. I've used three other routers in the past year, all worked very well.What a JOKE!
My daughter received this for Christmas "2004" it has not worked right since, the company replaced the power cord once, now it's something else wrong with it, it won't charge off the new cord.
I needed a good bug zapper and figured I would go ahead and try out this stinger zapper and when people tell you this thing is junk they are not kidding you one bit. I returned mine today after I noticed the starter did not want to light the zapper bulb and as I took this thing down from my hanger I looked towards the bottom and noticed it melted the very bottom of the zapper from where it zapped a large bug, its a wonder it never went up in smoke as well as my front porche. I will never buy another stinger zapper ever again. I would like to say though seriously that while the zapper was zapping it did do a fairly decent job at zapping bugs but another draw back is that it would get the small bugs only and maybe an occasional small moth and I needed it to be for larger bugs because I have alot of june bugs and moths and stuff that need zapped. I also noticed that the grill part that the bugs fly into all it does is holds bugs and this thing is a hassle to clean. I would never recommend anyone at all to get this thing. I talked with my cousin and he said he thinks the zapper he has is a stinger but it is a older model so maybe there older ones were good but there newer line of zappers should not be on the market. I just ordered a flowtron one acre zapper made proudly in the good ole USA and from what I have heard and read they are worth there weight in gold I guess time will tell with that also.
Yes, the picture is amazing IF you're watching something amazing on tv. Frankly, if you spend your days watching anything other than HD things, like National Geographic, don't waste your money. The other issue that is currently biting me in the backside is that my tv, which we bought only 16 months ago for a hefty price, is already broken, and the repair company says it will cost $478 to fix it. $478!!! That is ridiculous, first because it's such a high price, but also because the stupid tv is only 16 months old! Things should not break with normal use after just 16 months. For two thousand dollars, the tv should last no fewer than 6 years before requiring attention, and even then, it should not cost 25% of the original price of the item. We will not be buying another Sony product again (not that we can afford to now).Another thing to mention is that it took 5 phone calls and 3 sessions via Sony Instant Chat just to find out that the problem was going to be expensive to fix, and then Sony referred me to another company to schedule the repair. THAT took another 2 days of phone calls and waiting before anyone called us back to schedule the overpriced repair. The minimum service call for this product is $350, not including parts. Be warned.
I matched up the model # info, but the unit wasn't a close fit. The solution they sent me was too small.I had to shim the key block to make it hold.PianoGate
WARNING. The main unit receiver arrived defective and would not turn on. It Never Worked
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.
After more than doubling my memory, I was not able to see much speed increase.
never really got this working right, or perhaps it worked as best it could. TV reception lousy, even over cable hooked directly to the device. Over the air stations impossible.The guide and all the rest of the features are fine, I guess, but never had much of a chance or need to explore them since the reception was so terrible.
(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.
I was really looking forward to upgrading the Apple earpods that came with my new iPod touch. I checked the reviews, and this looked like a great choice. Maybe I got a defective one, but these earbuds are awful! The right earbud was as tinny as the cheapest external speakers I've ever heard on anything - and at all but the lowest volume settings there was a constant buzz in my ear from that right earbud. Thank goodness it's easy to return things on Amazon - these are going back today!
The film that I was sent (Dec 2010) had expired more than 3 years ago (2007). There was no indication on the ad on Amazon.com that the consumer would be purchasing expired film. Why sell old, expired film and not state such so that people don't waste their time and money?
If I can rate this item -5 I will.The picture is not accurate at all. When I received this item the base broke off when I was unwrapping it from the plastic cover.Really cheap material.Really expensive.Stay away.....
The AXIS 2100 Network Camera offers crisp, quality images and streaming video from anywhere on your network. It lets you keep a close eye on the world around you, or show your part of it through the Web. With a built-in high performance Web server, no PC is required. The network camera can operate as a standalone or can be placed wherever there is a LAN, Internet connection, or an available modem.24-bit color and 640 x 480 resolution8 MB RAM and 2 MB Flash PROMBuilt-in Web ServerMonitor your house or office over the internet
On 7 Sept I ordered the replacement contract for an iRobot Rumba vacuum cleaner (149.99). Received confirmation of the order and that it would be shipped between 11 and 16 Sept. After I stated to Amazon that I had not received the contract, I was e-mailed by Service contracts by New and given a customer service number on 23 Sept. I called this number on 24 Sept and was assured that a contract would be mailed. I have not received any contract.
I ordered these a few months ago and they had no way of connecting to the back of my Onkyo speakers. Also, the directions were not very clear so it was hard to tell what screw was what. I ended up returning these and just directly wall mounting my speakers.
This CPU looked like it was pulled from another computer. The top did not say Pentium 4, it said OEM and was almost impossible to read. One of the pins were bent. If I had paid more than $40 for this I would have demanded my money back. I used my old CPU(because it still worked). My time is worth money, returning it would have cost me twice what I paided for it. If Amazon can get me a refund thanks, if not I will buy tech computer parts for another source that gives a full warranty.
This is by far the worst thing I have ever purchased. The buttons are very confusing and have to be pressed in a certain order just to change between preset stations. You have to press two buttons just to change the volume. I bought this 6 months ago and after changing the batteries twice it still has poor reception and will completely quit working if you leave it on too long (20 minutes max.) Not to mention the clock constantly loses time.
I ordered this cable twice thinking maybe it was an honest mistake the first time. However, the second one was exactly the same. It is a cheap, thin cable without the gold plated conductors and does not send a quality video signal. I returned the second purchase. Both the picture and description are wrong and should be corrected.
The mouse works fine but I give it a 1 star because of the incompatability with the MouseWorks software with the Dell Inspirion 8500. The Dell Inspiron 8500 has a built in track pad and pointing stick which is configurable from the mouse control panel.After you install MouseWorks, all configuration options in the mouse contol panel gets replaced by the MouseWorks software. As a result, the track pad or pointing stick configuration options gets removed. The track pad and pointing stick still works but there is no way to configure it. Luckily, Windows XP has system restore so I manage to restore everything back the way it was.Too bad Kensington did not create the Pocketmouse Pro Wireless without the requirement to install the MouseWorks software like there PocketMouse Pro with the retractable cord. Otherwise, it would be a great mouse.
cheapy plastic, poor design and outrageous shipping costI don't even use it
I just had to return it to amazon due to the fact that it was incompatible with the Varizoom DV Sportster (the actual handle would not feet into the stabilizing arm adapter). It may have been a simple manufacturing error but after contacting Varizoom they have been giving me the run-around for over a week now and so I do believe I will purchase from a different company.
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.
This player didn't work for me. I had problems playing longer movies. It seemed to get just past 1 hour of play then start hanging up. The picture would get &quot;blocky&quot;, frames would be superimposed, and it would stop... then sometimes eject the disc. The discs would play without problems in my two year old computer DVD drive.Another annoyance.. the recommended file resolution for jpeg playback is 640x480. With this resolution it renders in perhpas 3 or 4 seconds. If you have files at 1500x1000 or so, it'll take more than 10 seconds to display.
Received the z22 ok. The supecial USB cable was not sent . I ordered one , it came but again it wasn't the right one. I need the specal cable . One with a button on the Z22 end.It is needed to syn with the computer.
I really wanted to like this piece. It looks great, fits nicely in the small area we have above our doors for a clock and tells the temp which is the very first thing I want as soon as I know the time. The first one I bought worked great for over a year until the transponder got lost in a storm. The second one never worked at all. I give LaCrosse credit -- they replaced it immediately. But that third didn't work either. Spent lots of time with Tech Support -- who were very helpful and responsible but couldn't get it to work. Then, I matched the transponder from the second with the third clock and it worked! For about 3 days. Then it wouldn't work either. No combination, no matter how many times I reset and no matter how close I put the clock and the transponder would work. Finally just gave up on it. I have no idea why its so tough to get a good signal to travel only a couple feet (it was that close).
I could not get this product to work. I experienced nothing but a horrendous loud noise when the turntable was turned on. The hot line I called from the seller was not able to suggest other than grounding what the problem was. There was no ground wire from the turntable to my receiver. I ended paying freight for delivery to me and back to the seller with nothing to show for it. I will never buy an electronic product on line again. The selection is better than if you purchased from a store, and you will save a few dollars, but if you have a problem it just isn't worth it.
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 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.
Do not buy this radio. The hand crank option failed to work on the one I purchased, which would seem to defeat the purpose of owning it. In addition, it is impossible to contact the manufacturer regarding a replacement. This is the second problem I have had with products from this company, as I also purchased a flashlight that did not work. Avoid Innovage Outdoor.
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.
I ordered 2 sticks at 1g each (2g). Installed them and found out they were 512m each, the same thing I already had. My computer started acting crazy. I had to put my old memory back in. Ripoff!
This TV is set so that it is not capable of a "recall" function. If you want to flash back between channels, this TV is not going to give it to you. The remote control that comes with the TV has no recall function, so I bought a Sony universal, which is a much better remote, that had the recall button on it. However, I soon learned that the TV is set at the factory to not have the capability to flash-back. It may not be a big deal to some, but this user found it very annoying.
I have a regular format camera, not a wide screen one.I could not find a way of setting display size in a way regular pictures look fine and fit well in this widescreen display.So I had to crop and resize the pictures before putting them into the frame. Otherwise pictures show as a small square in the middle of the screen.User manual says that you can update devices's firmaware but there is no such update in the support section of Cobys' web page.Very disappointed.
Will not work in Sony camera, because Sony has a chip in their cameras that will not allow a non-Sony battery.
This is the same unit I reviewed. I'll just copy the review from elsewhere: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 :)
Be aware this is not compatable with the newest version of shuffle currently on the market - you need an old shuffle for this to be of any use.
Well, I guess I get what I pay for. Player just keeps opening and shutting the door with this grinding sound over and over. Never reads a disk. Piece Of ...!!!!!
I wouldn't recommend this set of headphones. You can tell it's cheaply made. The design of the headband is ridiculous; it creates pressure at the top of your head which is uncomfortable after a few minutes. The sound quality is average at best. And even at the softest volumes, it is still audible to someone sitting next to you.edit: I paid $24 for these two years ago. They weren't worth THAT amount. Now they're charging more than double!
I've had mine for almost a year now and have been really happy with the sound. Unfortunately, they broke today. The plastic pivot pin used to connect the phones with the body snapped in half.I only use these at my desk so they haven't seen any hard use at all.
This item is incompatible with my ipod nano. Its waste of money..... I will be returning this item and looking forward for the refund..
This CD player does not deliver all it suggests. If you're looking for a jogging CD player or even one you want to walk around with, don't buy this one. The ESP doesn't last long, it doesn't like to play burned cds (it skips or has bad sound quality) and if you move the player over 30 sec, the player turns off. It also take forever to start up. if i didn't need this cd player and didn't want to incure shipping costs, i would've sent it back.
One of the actual antennas snapped off during assembly. I am NOT that heavy handed. Garbage...pure garbage. I never even got to plug it into the tv to see if it actually worked.
i chose these speakers chiefly because i wanted a cheap system that matched my macbook. i figured, as long as it has a subwoofer the sound will be bigger and certainly better than my laptop's. and it was, for a while. at first i was disappointed with the short and dangerously thin AV cord, but the great sound quality made up for its shoddy construction. it performs well on a wide range of volumes, up to really loud. however, the AV cord began to like, poop out within 7 months of use: the cord would only work if you held it at certain angles. today, it plays no sounds at all. tried screwing off the backboard of the woofer to replace the cord with one i have, but it is wired into the whole machine (not a simple plug-in).why would the manufacturers cheap out like that?
It only last for less than a year... I used it everyday to Jog and one day stop working... Started a noise and stop working... Do not recommend... Keep using your 4usd iPod headphones... 5 years and still working perfectly....
Yes, that's right. Don't buy this if you use a Mac. I am not computer illiterate, but suffered several hours of frustration with this unit. Even the manual (what there is of one) gives the wrong web address for Kodak's help section for digital frames. And the updates are img file format rather than dmg. Thanks for nothing, except the hole in my budget. That's all I have to say about it.
this camera stopped functioning within one week of purchase. the quality is what you pay for. i'd give it 0 stars if that was an option
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.
First of all, there are a few glaring flaws here:* No screen cover* No belt clipThese are both features listed on this page, but they're absent from the actual product and are not mentioned on the product packaging. In addition to this, the product is not very well made, like I would've hoped from a Wenger product. I should note that I have had another iPod case, by DLO (DLO PodFolio Leather Case for 30 GB and 60 GB iPod Video (Black)), for a little over six months. It's perfect, except that the case opens from the top like a steno pad, and I just preferred something else. I figured this Wenger case would be just as good as my other case, except that it opens from the side - problem solved. Well, I was wrong.* The leather is a little cheap - not half as soft as my other iPod case.* The flap doesn't want to stay perfectly closed on its own - just looks a little silly sometimes. My other case has a small magnet in the leather flap that keeps it closed.* Already after a few minutes, lying on my bed motionless, the iPod is starting to squirm around within (and slightly out of) its constraints. The left side of the iPod is unrestrained, and there is no elastic material that keeps the whole thing in place, like in my other case. I don't think it's in danger of falling out, but it does slide around and, again, look a little silly for something that's supposed to look so classy.* The white stitching is a little gaudier in person than I would've liked; it's a little brighter than in the picture. Oh well.If you have any other options or already have a decent case, then don't get this one. Keep in mind it just doesn't even have two important features that were advertised by Amazon. If you're going for overwhelming brand loyalty and Swiss Army style, and you don't exactly care if it's made very well (? I can't imagine), then this case is.. okay.
Don't waste your time or money on this piece of junk. After you fight it for ten minutes getting your paper to feed (known feeder issues), you'll get your print. Woopee! It will look terrible, with a "grainy" quality that Epson alone somehow managed to invent. This printer has known compatability issues that are expensive to work around, it takes up twice the desk space that other, better models do and it breaks down once a year for a [spendy] repair.There are other models, for less money, that create better prints, with less trouble- even other Epson models, also Canon. Epson is a good brand, but not this particular model.
Warning! The mp3 adapter plug broke within one week. Also, CD player has trouble with 20% of the discs I try to play. This player is cheap, and you get exactly what you pay for. Don't make my mistake.
I purchased this for my mother-in-law for her birthday. She just used it for the first time and the little black thing that lets the steam out came off and dropped into the pot. She also reported to me that she could not find the rubber piece that the little black think goes onto in her soup. I have to inquire for her how to return it since it has been a month since I bought it from Amazon. Hopefully it will not be a problem.
I work in a server room where we have 40 racks full of computers and hard disks roaring away, and I bought these headphones hoping that they would offer some relief from the noise.First off, the cord is way too short -- only 3 feet and 7 inches. So I had to move one of my computers closer to me so that I could listen to my music from my computer's sound card, and even then, I could not move my chair around too much.Second, I found that I could still hear the high-pitched whine of some of our disk racks. A closer look at the technical specs printed on the cover of this product revealed that the active noise attenuation frequency range is only 40 to 2,000 Hz, and the attenuation level is only 10 dB at 400 Hz. That's a very poor spec, considering that the human ear can hear noises from 20 to 20,000 Hz.There are far better products out there, like the Maxell HP-NC1 which offers about 15 dB of maximum cancellation, and has a cancellation frequency range of 20 to 15,000 Hz.
Installed two of these in a new home in 2008. One broke down after a year and the second broke down after two years. The warranty is next to useless since it covers only parts and not labor. It took ten days to receive replacement motor from Tucson and then the labor to remove unit, replace motor and reinstall unit was $200 and took another several days. This is after having installed Chamberlain/Liftmaster garage door products in two other homes and having zero failures in 20 years. Customer service was argumentative, blamed their own installer, who actually does good work and took no responsibility. Avoid the Liftmaster 3800 unless you want to manually open your garage door a few weeks a year.
I'm very happy to find a left handed keyboard, but the keys make a loud clicking noise with each press. It's very distracting to others in my office. I may not be able to continue using it. Only buy if a distracting noise will not bother yourself or others. I rated 2 stars because a modern keyboard should not have such an archaic design flaw.
For the guy that seemed to think people unhappy with this product have 'mental problems', here's my review of the product and not some cut & pasted review from some guy that was probably paid to give it a favorable review. Below is not a "false statement" - I actually had this product and tested it.Music playback - you can't make playlists and can only play from a folder you put on it. Not only that, but a lot of the songs I put on it sounded bad - they would speed up and slow down during playback, which I found really annoying.I condensed a couple movies to put on it to see how they would act, and those seemed okay - not the problems I had with the music playback. However, the picture itself is rather grainy, (including the built in menu items) and not nearly as sharp and clear as I've seen on other handheld mini media players.As for the FM tuner ... couldn't get a station to come in at all.AV input - it wouldn't record for the time I specified, (150 minutes) cutting out at around 45 minutes. What it did record looked okay, but what good is only half a movie, or losing the end of a TV show? I wouldn't depend on it to record a show I didn't want to miss.AV output - the audio output worked great, but there was no video, so again I wonder what good that is.The unit itself seemed pretty sturdy, and it's a nice size for holding in your hand or even putting in a pocket.I think if I only paid $100 for it, I might forgive some of its problems, but at over $400, I'm returning it.I read a ton of reviews on competing PMPs before deciding on this one, and after this experience... I think I'll wait for awhile before I decide to buy another one.
I bought two of these because I wanted short high-quality cables from my Rega DAC to my Goldpoint SA1 and then to my power amp. I was replacing some el cheapo cables, one of which was way too long. When I put either of these into the system I started getting a small but definite "ticking" like a pop on a vinyl record about once per second. I traced it down to an RFI (radio frequency interference) problem which these cables failed to shield, but my other cheapies did not. They're utter rubbish, although they do look and feel good.
these heanphones do not have an on & off putton on the transmiter they use the volumn and this is no good. thanks bob
I ordered the Panasonic DMC-LX2S in August, understanding it wouldn't be available until October. I was pleased with the reviews in photography magazines, and I was thrilled with the two DMC-LX1's I had already purchased. One of the most important selling points was the Leica lens that's nearly half the size of the camera body. It's really a great pocket camera.Once I received my camera, I began a series of test shots to get familiar with it's characteristics. Immediately, I was dismayed to discover a spherical distortion just off center, easily visible whenever shooting a plain background, common here in Seattle in the winter. In other words, it sure wasn't sun flair, and was always exactly in the same spot. I called Panasonic hoping they would send me a new camera, which is what I would have done, but understood when they sent me a UPS label to forward it to their repair center near Chicago, since they have to see for themselves.I packed up a bunch of images with the defect pointed out, and handed it to my friendly UPS driver the first week of November, and waited. Finally, I called Panasonic's repair service before Thanksgiving, seeing that the camera had been delivered by UPS the week before, only to find it hadn't been recorded as yet. The agent was extremely pleasant, and I was understanding with the holiday coming as it did. I called again the Monday after the Holiday, and a very helpful agent said she would walk it through, and to call Friday, but that the part would have to come from Kent, Washington - 5 miles from my home, but thousands of miles from Chicago. I called today, Friday, and my new camera still sits in Chicago waiting for parts that may get there by Monday, but the nice agent said if they couldn't get it out by the Holidays, they would send me a loaner. I do appreciate nice agents, but - - -WHY DOESN'T PANASONIC JUST REPLACE THE CAMERA?
I was unable to get the DI 704 to function properly. I attempted to email D-link tech support for 3 days with no success. The manual had little troubleshooting info, and the D-link website was not helpful. It could be that the router I recieved was defective, but the total lack of decent technical support from D-link made my decision easy. I returned the product.
I bought the DI-524 (Rev A2) after my trusty Linksys WRT54G v1.0 croaked. At first, everything appeared to work well with DI-524. Web browsing and small file transfers on the wireless intranet seemed to go without a hitch.But once I started doing some heavy file transfers and run some bandwidth intensive applications, the problems arose. I noticed repeated DHCP Requests in the log (approximately every 2-5 minutes), dropped packets, DNS resolution failures, slow transfer speeds, and consistent problems with wireless connections. According to the log, the router would also reboot itself almost every day (the log would automatically clear itself whenever the router reboots).I would consider myself much more tech-savvy than the average person, and I tried all kinds of settings with this router to make it perform better. To no avail, it simply did not work as well as my now dead 3 year old WRT54G.Based on my experience, if you get this router...- Forget running any kind of P2P application (azureus, utorrent, bitcoment, emule, limewire, etc.). The issue is not related to firewalls, uPnP, or any other router setting you would typically configure to ensure an optimal P2P transfer. Because of the router's inability to maintain a stable connection (whether PC to router or router to ISP), any kind of P2P activity will be negatively affected, period.- Forget transferring any kind of large file (600MB+) between 2 wireless clients or even between a wireless and a wired client.Here are some 802.11g file transfer scenarios I've tried:Between a PC running Windows XP SP2 and a Mac with OS X 10.3.9 via Samba.Between two PC's running Win XP via Windows file sharing.Between a Mac with OS X 10.3.9 and another Mac with OS X 10.4.3 Server via AFPNone work consistently well. About half the time, the file transfer would be interrupted and fail, or it would look like the file was still being transferred, but nothing was actually coming through. Occasionally Windows Explorer or Mac's Finder would lock up due to the router's poor communication with clients.- Forget about mixed wireless environments where you have both 802.11b and 802.11g devices. Max transfer speeds between a "b" and a "g" device were less than 100kbps.- Forget about using any web browser except Internet Explorer or Opera to configure the router. There is a Javascript bug on the wireless configuration page that renders the "Apply settings" link useless in browsers like Firefox or Safari. This bug exists in firmware version 1.20 and 1.21 (the two latest). When I raised this issue with D-Link support, their official response was "Downgrade to firmware v1.11 if you need compatibility with Firefox" I kid you not, folks.- Forget connecting any kind of networkable printer to the router's ethernet port. Due to the many reboots or some other unknown reason, print jobs to my networked printer would not spool to the printer sometimes, even though the printer was visible on the network (via Rendezvous/Bonjour).I did email D-Link support a few times raising the issues I mentioned above. Their answers never really addressed the issue, or the solution they provided was not acceptable (see "downgrade firmware").After 3 months of tinkering I finally gave up on the D-Link and bought a Linksys WRT54G v5.0, even though I had major reservations due to all the negative comments about the v5. My worries, however, were put to rest after the first couple hours of use. Every problem with the DI-524 I mentioned above does not exist with the Linksys WRT54G v5. Comparing the two routers is like night and day - the difference is astonishing.I've used the WRT54G for about a week now in the same environment, and so far not a single hiccup even under heavy bandwidth duress. For all intents and purposes the WRT54G v5 works as well as my v1 did, if not better.So my "professional" geek recommendation based on the 3 months I lived with the DI-524 is to avoid it at all costs, even if you are just a basic web surfer and don't plan on doing any heavy file transfers. Don't be fooled by the low price after rebate or its compact size compared to other routers. This is not a quality product and your internet experience will suffer for it.
I bought this TV in March of last year for my bedroom. I wound up using it very little. In October I couldn't get it to turn on anymore. So it went on the blink with minimal use. My husband said the problem seemed to be in the power supply. I looked online about customer service and found lots of bad reviews which said good luck with getting these things fixed. I decided not to fool with getting a repair because of those reviews, and returned it to the store for a full refund. Don't waste your money on this cheap brand, it's not worth the hassle.
I purchased this unit for my wife for Christmas. Drilled the holes in my cabinet and installed the unit. The cd player did not function. I called Sony and spent an hour on the phone. After trying several CD's and powering the unit off. They said to wait an hour with the tray open to see if there was any condensation. I did with the same result. I was glad we opened this gift on 12/24. If we had waited till the 25th it would have been outside the 30 day replacement warranty. Another Chinese product.... quality is not a goal in their products.
I was a bit disappointed when my husband opened this product. It claimed on the description as well as the box that there was a diffuser background included, but there was nothing in the box. Thank god I bought him a pack of 5 different color backgrounds for the mini studio as well.
Onkyo TX-SR304S 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)I was excited when I bought this Onkyo receiver because it was supposed to be one of the better brands. However, 6 months later, I brought it in for warranty repair because the woofer channel didn't work. Now after another 6 months or so, the center channel would not work. I know it's the channel that's not working not the center speaker itself because I did some testing. It's probably out of warranty, so I'm out the cost of repair which is $80. The one that I bought is black not silver. I am very disappointed and would probably never buy another Onkyo product.This is an updated review more than a year from the first one, and I should have rated it 1 star instead of 2. I agree with one of the reviewers that Onkyo quality is not the same as before. They're now resting on their laurels and producing more and more substandard products. Now, mine only works with the radio and DVD. All 3 video inputs don't work and I've had it checked twice during the warranty period. I'm not buying another Onkyo product.
I purchased the Powershot A85 8 months ago and was very fond of my camera. It had all of the features I sought in a digital camera. The controls are very user friendly. It fits ergonomically in the hand. It captures sharp photos and made image taking a much better experience over any camera I owned before. HOWEVER, I recently got the "memory card error" message on my screen and lost all the pictures I took over the summer, including kids' baseball games, birthdays, and family vacation. I looked up the problem on the web and found many sites with customer complaints about this problem. Further, many of these customers referenced Canon's lack of help with the problem. I called Canon's tech support number and also got very poor service. What's the point of getting a digital camera if you lose your images and get no advice on how to solve the problem? I won't buy a Canon again.
When I opened this item and played a DVD it was an awesome picture and I loved everything about it. But when I opened it up a couple of more times the part between the monitor and base itself didnt sound right. Then I returned it for another one and the same thing happen except the part that holds the moniter and base together was cracked. Needless to say I gave up and bought a sony.
I use the Case Logic Koskin binders for all my CDs. Love 'em. However, when I naturally purchased this for my DVDs, I was disappointed. Problem 1: The DVD books slide out of their sleeves as you flip the pages; Problem 2: The flaps that enclose the DVD for protection flap open as you turn the pages. So when you're done looking through your DVDs (or PS2 games) the majority of the flaps are open and some of the books have begun to slide out. A pain. I'm going to replace it with a smaller CD Koskin binder for my DVDs since it's not often that I look back at the DVD book for reference. Again, great concept, just doesn't work as well as you'd hope.
As with the other posters, I have little good to say about my experience with this device.I spent way too many hours trying to set this thing up. To no avail.How badly does the ME101 [stink]? Let me count the ways:1) The instructions are terrible - and in my case they were plain wrong. I spent way too much time trying to access the bridge via the web console only to later discover that the enclosed instructions were OUTDATED. Sure enough, there on the Netgear site was an updated version of the user guide with a completely different set of information (specifically the defaul IP address was different). Gee, thanks Netgear.2) I bought this device because I already have a Netgear wireless router. You'd like to think that they'd make the devices easy to use out of the box given the same make. Of course not -- the stupid IP address doesn't even conform to the standard Netgear router IP. Not a big deal, but it's little details like this that are so annoying.3) Netgear's tech support. AWOL. The first night I tried to call these guys I got the phone tree of death. Had to go through 5-6 levels of menu to get to the right queue. By the time I did, I got a message saying my call is important to them, blah blah blah, followed by a prompt that indicated a 30 minute waiting period. 30 minutes later after Vivaldi's Four Seasons, I hear a ring. Yes - help is on the way! Only to hear my line be disconnected. I call back - now the voice says 40 minutes. I try again an hour later -- now we're at 80 minutes.4) Second night of Netgear tech support I call back. After another 30 minute wait, the tech tells me I'm in teh wrong queue. Before I can respond, he transfers me - ring followed by nothing (I'm cut off AGAIN). So now I'm [ticked]. I call back yet again (glutton for punishment). After another interminable wait I get a live human. From the start he tells me that since I have a Mac I can't use the ME101, I need an ME102 OR, get this, I need to configure the ME101 with a Windows machine and THEN use it with my Mac. He then insists that I need "drivers" for the device which arent' compatible with the Mac and when I press him on why this information is not present in any of the user guide materials, he patronizingly tells me "you wouldn't understand". In any event, a short argument ensues in which I ask the tech if he's ever read the manual they've packaged with the unit, because everything he's tell me is constradicting the friggin manual. After hanging up on the guy, I later manage to access the web console which only furthers my assertion that Netgear tech support folk are morons (turns out I had to reset to the factory settings b/c for some reason the thing wasn't even set to the factory defaults to begin with!!!)5) The range - the range on this thing stinks. I had it literally NEXT to the router and the signal strength was at 50%. 15 feet away? Nada...nothing. On top of that the unit couldn't even keep a consistent connection and kept dropping out.In any event, I bought a Linksys WET11 to boost my flagging spirit (and for the need to convince myself that I wasn't a moron). As with the other reviewer, the Linksys was easily configured, worked almost immediately and had great range.Let me end by saying I was in the local Fry's yesterday and noticed they had a bunch of ME101 boxes on display. On closer inspection I noticed that almost ALL of the boxes had been previously opened and then returned. A couple of them clearly had been returned not once, but MULTIPLE TIMES. All this tells me that I'm not the only that has had problems with this piece o' garbaggio.In the future, I'm sticking with Linksys. Forget Netgear. Save the tylenol for a better headache.
This is seriously the worst printer I've ever used. My husband and I are pretty sure its main function is to try and waste as much ink, paper, and time as it can. It constantly has errors and quits in the middle of print jobs. We both dread having to ever print anything out. We got this printer free when we bought our new MacBook and I still consider it a ripoff! Save yourself many headaches and DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!!
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.
I'm very disappointed at its quality. I give it 2 stars because I think if it doesn't fail, it's the cheapest one on the market.I used it in my Canon G2 digital camera. I only have the chance to fill it up about 5 times. Yesterday, when I was in a garden to shoot pictures, it started to have CF error on the screen. And it consistantly failed at the location of 128M of 487M even I formatted it. With this experience, I don't have confidence to bring it with me on the trips. I'm buying other brand's cards even they're more expensive.
Very effective at protecting privacy. Impossible to view the screen from an angle. BUT, way too much glare...reading the edges of the screen is nearly impossible, even looking straight on.
This router was supposed to be the classier expensive router but it has let me down. The big problem is that it CANNOT STAY CONNECTED TO CENTRINO notebooks. That basically defeats the purpose. I even tried a USB external SMC 802.11b card. Ditto. The CONNECTION DROPS. How annoying if you are browsing the internet or say telnetting or doing instant messaging.I tried everything - including upgrading the firmware but Netgear apparently hasnt bothered to fix the problems. Oh yea it looks nice - but thats about all I can say for this poor poor router.
This is the third pressure cooker I've owned, the most expensive and the absolute worst. The locking mechanism was apparently designed in a kindergarten. It continually leaks and fails to build up pressure. I've had to shut it off, release the pressure, remove the lid, replace the lid and restart the cooking. Today even that did not work. And if you're not careful the locking mechanism will jam and prevent the lid from rotating into position.This is the last product from Presto I will ever buy!
As with many other purchasers recently, these cables are not what the picture shows and are not Cables To Go. These are not snagless.I do no think these are Cat 6 cables either, since they boost only 100mbps. I switched out this cable with a Belkin I have 5e, and get 1.0Gbps.These cables were cheap, so you get what you paid for.I hate getting third party merchandise through Amazon, there always seems to be an issue with quality.
I bought it in winter and it worked great until the hot days came. I don't like to use AC when the room temp is only 70 some degree. But this router doesn't like the temperature. I believe it is heating problem because once you unplug the power for a while and let it cool down, it will start to work, only not more than 1 minutes. Dont waste you money.
I am on an expensive overseas trip taking many photos. I had downloaded pictures to the 30GB video ipod successfully several times. After a 500MB download from my camera with many gigs of space left on the ipod, the photo menu disappeared except for the slideshow settings submenu, and I can no longer see if the photo files are still there. These photos are critical to my work as an artist, and I sure hope apple has some file recovery software or much of my trip is lost. Meanwhile, I have to recommend: DO NOT PUT CRITICAL INFORMATION ON THE IPOD!Later: I got to a fast internet connection and found info on the Apple site that allowed me to recover the lost items by resetting the software. Phew! I still can't figure out why the stuff disappeared in the first place. So, it's up to you....
A real disappointment, not up to Plantronics' usually-impeccable standards. The unfiltered mic picks up lots of extraneous noise, such as air conditioner hum, background music and nearby conversations. Callers complain of "tunnel" sound. Putting it on takes practice. It is comfortable to wear, but that's irrelevant if it's unpleasant and distracting to use.
I use this product as an intake for my computer. The vent cover is curved, off-color, and ugly. It took about 2 weeks for the fans to start malfunctioning. Now on the left, I have a fan that squeals non-stop, in the middle a fan that barley works, and the right that works perfectly. After installing this item, I saw no difference in temperature.
I "upgraded" from a Logitech 5000 - an excellent camera for the money - and expected an improvement in performance. As other reviewers noted, the image is dark, regardless of settings. There are nice features, such as head tracking, but what's the point when your viewers can't see your head? I've used web cameras since they were first available for the Mac - and this is my worst experience with image quality. Muddy and dark for $100. The 5000 is a much better camera if you're considering Logitech. Too bad, the specs look so impressive.
The only thing right about this was the length. The product did not work. The picture was extremely fuzzy, and would short out. I replaced this cable with an actual high quality cable and the picture was crystal clear.
Being a tech savvy person, with a new DL DVD drive, I was happy when these were buy one/get one at a local store, so I ended up with 2 packages.After 5 attempts, I have 5 coasters.Yes I have a dual layer burner.Yes I know how to burn them.These things are just AWFUL, do yourself a favor and DO NOT buy them -- unless you want a few new sets of coasters, in which case, I'm sure Amazon has a great selection at a MUCH cheaper price.
Initially the receiver was unable to retain preset FM stations in memory. Later it began to loose volume until no sound sources could be heard from the receiver. I exchanged the unit for anther brand that has worked very well.
I have owned many sony products. They were all pretty good except their computers which are totally junk. I owned DCR-TRV17,DCR-HC40 camcorders and they were good and pretty reliable. Now for this HDR-SR7, it is a totally junk. Focus is a problem. Wherever the unit got hot, the image becomes totally pink. I searched online, there are many similar reports in videohelp forum. I owned a few Canons, all the way from cheap consumers models to GL1,XL1S,XL2 professional cameras. They are always reliable and always improving. Sony just needs to go bankrupt and reborn.It is hopeless.
Dear Sirs,Probably the most dissatisfied with an order that I have ever been. I paid for next day shipping, the item arrived 2 days short of a week later. The outer USPS container was in Excellent Condition. The two inner boxes were preopened, crushed, contained no instructions or hardware, and one of the units was bent and twisted sideways. I probably will not ever attempt to use these or even see if they work as they obviously have been mishandled. In the nearly a week time that I spent waiting for this "next day" delivery, I found better professionally packaged, units at a more reasonable price. First time, "LAST TIME" customer
This item is a piece of junk. Either Amazon is marketing a junk item or the company has sunk to a bad level. I had one of these that worked great so I figured I would get another after the Terk one I bought was garbage. I got one and tried it and no power came on...I tried everthing even hooking up the components and no dice. So I sent it back and got another and same thing...no power...this thing is garbage too...dont bother with it..
- Shipping cost more than product....- Signal sucks....- It's the wrong product because the 3.5 mm jack is actually not gold plated, which is different compare to the picture shown in Amazon.- Waste of money...better off buying something at [...]
Wish I read the reviews first, hope you do!These cables were shipped by MarginMart, Inc. and were NOT "Cables To Go", they did not even have the same type of snagless feature as shown in the picture!I would return them all if I didn't need them ASAP, as it is I will probably return whatever I don't use now.Given all that it probably is a suitable cable and shipping was fast.
This scanner, and possibly other Epson(tm) products will not work in CS3. Epson needs to update their drivers; a problem which they refuse accept responsibility for. It works perfectly for anything pre-CS3, but if you plan on upgrading at some point, you may be better off continuing your research. I have also heard reports that it is not just a mac problem, but I can't verify that.
For being a cheap(er) spotting scope, it would be ok other than at higher power settings (50-60x) it's like putting in your contacts. If the manufacturer would incorporate a glaucoma detector on the lenses, you could regularly have a checkup while viewing using higher power settings since you HAVE to all but put your eyeball on the lens to see anything larger than a pinhole. Hence the "what eye relief" comment. The tripod included is fine for the price. The case is nice for the price. Cheaply made of course but usable. A good Pelican case will be at least 1/2 the price of this scope.Returning to replace with Binoculars with tripod mount....should be much better solution for 50% more cost. This is first Barska product and doubtful will buy more. Should have just stuck with Nikon products that I already own and know their specs are accurate to make good buying decisions with.
Apparently, I also got the knock-off cables that others have mentioned. I found that when I tried to disconnect the cable from my computer, the connector could not be disengaged from the jack whether the big rubber flap was in the way or not. I haven't had to shim an ethernet cable out of a jack in years. Cheap stuff here.
Frequently jams and doesn't take in paper. Must always be feeding paper and when trying to retry printing it prints blank pages.I am fed up with HP. They make the worst products.
I don't own this specific model, however I did purchase the Gateway DS 450XL. My laptop worked well for a year and then the nightmare began. The harddrive and screen went bad. I didn't worry because I had purchased the 3 year warranty. After exhanging numerous calls and shipping my laptop back to Gateway. The lapto was returned. It worked well for 2 weeks. I called Gateway again we spent 45 min. attempting the fix the problem. This was unsuccessful. They wanted me to pay another $40 to send the computer back to them . THe service is unsatisfactory and the computer had never worked properly since the first year. Owning a Gateway Product is a nightmare and trying to keep their produts running well is a full time job. I will NEVER purchase another Gateway product. I wouldn't even accept one as a gift.
I have 3 of the older, white Transpod units. I purchased this one to better match my black video iPod. I was very pleased with the quality of my older Transpod units and have even given several as gifts. Honestly this one sucks. For my taste it is unusable. Maybe it would be passable for rap music, but for instrumentals or music other than gangster type, the music is not clear. It is not static or interferance, and I tried all frequency ranges. The quality of the output signal is terrible. I tried my old one again, and while it is not as pretty, it works great. Unfortunately I cannot return it because I threw away the packaging not expecting it to be junk. If you purchase one of these you will be very disappointed with the quality of the sound. If you can find one of the older Transpod units for earlier iPods you will be much better off.
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!
I have owned the switch for only 6 months and it has already broken. It started out great and as weeks went on you could start to hear the drop in sound quality. I didn't think much of it because after a couple of minutes it would work fine, until one day I just couldn't hear anything. After a couple minutes of trouble shooting I found out that it was the switch that was the problem and not the cables, or the receiver. If you are looking for a quick, cheap, and short time solution then this product is for you.
I bought this product because I workout and I wanted music to listen too, but when I have the radio on all I hear is static. I feel that I wasted my money on something that was going to be useful to me.Thank You
I bought this printer because it offered duplex printing (printing on both sides of the page). This feature worked perfectly under Windows XP Pro and Vista, but it doesn't work under Windows 7. There are a number of complaints about this problem on HP's customer forum but so far the company has chosen to ignore them. If you are running Windows 7 or planning to in the future, it would be wise purchase another printer. The only lesson I have learned from the time I've wasted searching for a solution to this problem is that my next printer purchase will not be from HP.
About 2 out of 3 end up frisbees. Thought I would try these since there are good reviews and the cost was right. Live and learn. Better to spend a little more and be able to actually use them for something other than target practice at the garbage can!
I knew in advance that these would have a bad optic quality (because of the price), but I have an old scope lying around that has this strange eyepiece size, and I wanted to use it without an adapter. I thought they I could at least use them from time to time, but I was wrong. The optic quality is so bad that I do not know why I still keep it.
My complaint is the same as everyone else's. I have had my TV for less than 6 months. All of sudden; no picture! Sometime's it will turn on, but most of the time nothing. If I unplug it for a few minutes, than plug is back in, it works until I turn it off again. I will NEVER buy Panasonic products again. The Sony 27 HD would have cost me an extra $200, but at least I would still have a functional TV.
Line noise is terrible, so walking with them is annoying. Wires are very thin and connections seem very fragile. Earbud covers get loose very quickly. As long as you don't move around while listening, sound is pretty good for the price. Two of the product images show a case that does NOT come with the earbuds! What's the deal?
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 this lens and was absolutely repulsed by it. I bought for use with a Nikon (though my issues were all thanks to Sigma so I include it here for the canon). Though cheaper, and generally inexpensive for this sort of zoom range, what killed the deal for me was two things. First, it has no stabilization (ok, not all lenses need it, but at 200-300mm in anything but sunlight or bright studio, even a steady hand sniper needs VC/IS/VR -whatever your flavor-). Secondly, but most annoying and the primary reason for returning it because it's something that really surprised me, when you focused on an object with the lens racked out to, say, 300mm (full telephoto), then zoomed out even a slight bit to, say, 250mm the lens would suddenly be not clearly focused on that same object (assuming you locked the focus on the object somehow such as keeping the shutter button half-depressed or manually focusing in the first place, and with AF not in servo/continuous mode). In that same situation if you pulled further back to say 75mm or 50mm, the focus would be so out of wack that it destroyed the picture -if it weren't completely destroyed by the blurring earlier-. Everything was blurred and generally unrecognizable at this point. I had come to expect that this would not happen with a modern lens but was very much surprised. This essentially meant that you could not zoom into an object for the purpose of confirming focus on the correct area, then zoom back out to compose the shot. The problem existed if you focused at wide and zoomed in to confirm. It would keep the focus point such that when you came back out to wide it was still focused, but when you were zooming to confirm the shot would be very blurry. I immediately returned the lens upon discovering this.In its stead I bought the Tamron 18-270mm, whose VC is far superior, the lens has more range (18mm is a huge a difference from 28mm considering angle of view and how much more you get in the shot, but 270 versus 300 isn't a big difference), and performs wonderfully. It is my "workhorse" lens (i bring it around everywhere and keep it attached much of the time). For what it's worth, there's currently an $80 rebate on that lens through 4/30/2010 bringing the price to $550 at places like Amazon.com and [...]. Seriously, a lot of people buy a new lens very seldomly for an SLR (especially if your aren't an enthusiastic hobbyist or amateur photographer). My suggestion for those replacing the unimpressive kit lenses that come with SLRs with a reach of ~55mm, spend the extra money to get a great all-around lens with phenomenal zoom range and great performance that you can use in 95% of the situations. Mine has survived a lot of abuse thus far.
You are taking a chance buying this memory. The memory is defective; PNY would not exchange and cover shipping the item to them. I originally installed this memory in parallel with some Kingston memory, also DDR400 (PC3200). They would not run at 400MHz, only 266MHz and intermittently an error ocurred during boot indicating that the memory would run in single channel mode because the sticks did not match. I removed the Kingston memory, which corrected the speed issue, but the memory still triggers the indicated error about one time in three on boot--one or two cycles of the PC off and on and it boots correctly. After going around a few times with PNY techs who didn't seem to know what a BIOS even is, I got someone well educated enough to verify that my memory settings (fairly tame/conservative) were not the problem. Unfortunately, they indicated that they would only replace the memory if I paid for the shipping to them AND that I would have to wait for new memory until they tested the returned memory AND if they decided it was OK, they would send the same memory back to me. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy.
This didn't even stay in my head when I walked. The shape of the ear buds is terribly uncomfortable. I thought it would be a good deal, but I got what I paid for (but worse).
It wasn't made for my truck or I just didn't get all the parts... The instructions make sense if you studied some sort of rocket science. Either way, it was cheaply made plastic with burrs all over it and I'll just stick with Scoshe from now on.
Try ripping your CD's with the track number in front so that the file name reads "01 artist-track" then "02 artist-track" etc etc rather than just "artist-track" just a thought,,,i don't own this m3p palyer.
First, I also own 2 DCS-900w cameras that although a little twitchy to setup, have been running fine for over a year. However, the G900 worked fine when connected by Ethernet but does not work wirelessly. I know the setup is correct as I'm using the same setup as the other cameras - it doesn't see any wireless networks. And a call to D-Link support simply suggested returning the unit so I suspect they know there is a problem on some units.
I bought several of these as gifts. NOT ONE of them lasted more than three days! The rubber that attached the unit to the windshield ripped on every single one causing the gps's to land either on the dash or the floor board. Complete impostor junk.
I wanted this product to use in my motorhome, and initially I loved it. It showed my music on the tv, with a nice display. The remote worked fine too. Then, I lost the left channel. After several calls and emails, I find out they have no way of doing any repair. So it worked fine, once, then its a doorstop. Too bad, it could have been great, but I am afraid to buy another one with the poor support.
When i saw this called "Air Conditioner" i figured ..YESS.. cool air.. til i installed it and noticed it doesn't make any difference to the pc cooling... it basically sucks air out from the front opposed to the regular fans that suck in from the front and side and let exhaust from the rear of the rig. This is no better than installing a front panel fan facing outward to blow air out instead of in the case. You're better off jst leaving the space open for free flowing air.
You have to wiggle when switching. There were loud static sound when switching. You have to wiggle it to get the right sound. I do not think this will last. This time, i wish i would have listened to the negative feedback. It just completely stopped working---this is an update----
had an EPSON C84 for a while, it worked great.Changed the ink, now Magenta and Blue won't print.Called Customer Service, they fixed it for free, really happy.Get it back works great, decides its out of ink, even though there is lots, makes me change all the cartridges, now the red has a line in it.Its ok till you have to change the ink!
Wow, how common are optical mouse these days. Yes, they were a minor miracle when they replaced ball mice, but you'd think by now you could take certain things for granted, like not having the right button click itself every time you drop the mouse more than a half an inch on to your mousepad. It makes a difference when you are in the heat of a computer game, or your little kid is just learning to use a computer. Get this mouse off the mousepad just a little bit and bring it down too hard and panels corresponding to the right mouse button start popping up on your screen.And, kick back and relax with your favorite DVD on your computer monitor, and find yourself at eye level with the big red light at the back end of the mouse. Do I need a big red light to find this thing? No. Do I need a big red light to tell me that it is on? No. Do I need to turn this mouse around every time I watch a DVD on my computer. Yes, or there's a big red light in my face.Nice going whoever thought of that. Probably the same people who put bright red and green and blue lights right under TV screens and monitor panels. Just because they can. We need more little bright lights right next to the things we want to watch.
this metra wiring harness isnt even close to what i was needing that it SAYS for. it doesnt hook up to my 99 buick lesabre soooo im at a lost on how this would even come close to that!
Please notice what I did not: most of the positive reviews for these speakers are from people upgrading from their computer's built-in speakers. If that's the bar, then yes, these speakers amazing. They would also be fantastic for someone learning to play drums who wishes to isolate the drum track from the vocals or any mid and high range-- because that's all you hear.I'm a little shocked that Bose would release something so crappy with their name on it.
Speck MB17-CLR-SEE See Thru 17-Inch MacBook Pro Hard Case (Clear)This seemed like a very good product. I bought one. It is so poorly made that none of the holes for the USB, fire wire or mag power connections line up when the case is attached to the computer rendering it worthless. i attempted to contact the vender and the manufacturer to let them know that the case that I received did not work and request an ra number. Neither party responded to my requests for help. I would never buy another product from Speck or use Next Warehouse as a merchant again.
I ordered this and for some reason it will not work with my Toshiba Satellite Laptop. I had to call the manufacture to no avail. Then I had to call Toshiba they also said it should work. Then I took it to a computer store and they said my PC needs a different card?? Amazon dosen't accept returns if the package is opened! Amazon also offers no information on returns. Now I've spent hard earned money for something I have NO use for as well as the firewire I can't use.
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.
When I first saw all the reviews, i though this was the right cassete adapter for me... I ordered one to use on my car with my Ipod.. I received yesterday and when I tested on my car..... GEEEEEZEEE, the quality of sound is HORRIBLE!! songs sounded like my grandmother singing in the shower!I went to walmart and got the "black panasonic cassete adapter" for 10 bucks... I works just fine!!
when more then 1 pc is connected, who have such experience too? is this problem common?since the price is incridible, i decide to buy it again.
The original and replacement speaker did not work. Waiting to see if the third time is the charm. Had to cover the first return postage ($14) out of my own pocket.
I got three different colors from Citi (7 ft model)They were NOT as pictured.Instead of a very flexible snagfree tab, they had a tiny hard nob in its place.Much harder to release ... it did release though.No markings of any sort stating that they were Cables to Go.I have others that are Cables to go and they were as pictured with a flexible snagfree tab that worked great.Bottom line is that Citi sent a different item, the Cables to go as pictured are great.
I purchased this MP3 player specifially because Customer Support at Creative told me on two recent occasions that this player will work via the M-Port (Creative's USB connection) on the I-Trigue L3500 Speakers. I just received the player, and this is NOT the case. I wrote Creative, and they now say that only the Muvo NX will work with these speakers.I don't like Customer support lying to sell their products. If I could give Creative a rating of less than 1 star, I would. I advise you to avoid purchasing any Creative products. I will not be purchasing any more of their products.The MP3 player itself is a rudimentary player. It's navigation system is weak - no subfolders. The FM radio is pitiful at best. Radio reception is highly unstable. If you walk around, you will likely loose radio reception. The unit does NOT loose programmed radio stations as a previous reviewer reported. I tested it repeatedly.This unit plays back WMA and MP3 files. It can record voice and radio to WAV format, but the playback quality is so poor that you'll wonder why you bothered. The unit can be used as a thumb-drive.You've been warned. Buy an iPod instead and join the cult.
The monitor was fine for a few years. I rebooted my computer one day and the monitor never came back on. It appears to have had an internal failure. I have had an LCD Samsung for over six years and it is still going strong. I will avoid ViewSonic from now on.
Looks good, but zipper failed quickly. Still it was extreemly cheep in cost, and in quality. I would sugest you avoid this case.
i recently bought this item to run with my imac computer. there is no customer support and it doesn't work out of the box! it took several calls (toll calls) to their software vender, charis, to learn of a simple extention conflict that they failed to add to the instructions. i have just given up waiting to talk to qps technical service after being on hold for over 30 minutes.(another toll call)this product does not work with itunes at all though it is said to. this product does not work with toast, though it should. in short, unless you enjoy frustration and wasting both time and money avoid this product. i wish i had!
Our 56 inch Samsung DLP TV worked fine for a year and then just become completely unreliable and shuts off every day. Found a dozen forums with complaints about Samsung DLP's-stay away from Samsung DLP's. TV keeps shutting off every couple of hours. Worst $1700 I ever spent-buy LCD's or Plasma. I bought a 42" LCD(Magnavox) 2 years ago-not one single problem-play Xbox 360 on it every day.
I had this router working mediocre for like a year, it sometimes stops working but you just need to restart it, I had to do this twice a week.It suddenly stopped working for some devices including my mother's Nokia N8 which will refuse a connection but it worked for my iPhone so I went and I decided to bypass all its features and use it as an access point, it worked fine for a while.Finally it got worst two weeks ago, I tried everything but nothing works, next time I will go with an more expensive router and save myself some pain.
When used on a USB2.0 port on my Win2000 box it causesa hard crash during driver installation. Works OKin a USB1.1 port. Case does get quite warm during use.
The skin is so tight over the Zen that the buttons are depressed by the skin. This prevents the Zen from responding to your button commands whether it be play, browse your library, or even power on. Once on my Zen I couldn't even get the screen protective flip panel in place as the holes that are used to mount it to the skin were too far apart for the flip panel.Is there a decent protective covering for the Zen that protects and still allows you to use it?
Got these for my son for Christmas and only one ear bud worked. I went to return it through Amazon and it was not listed in my account so now I stuck with nonworking ear buds and no way to return them.
I went to CompUSA to buy the Logitech one in black. They were out but was talked into this unit.Got it home, and at 1st glance it looks quite sleek. That's as far as the praise goes. The sound quality is that of the cheapest jam box. The ipod integration is bad bad bad. When I plugged my 60 gig into it, it is ONLY supported by the jack. That small piece of metal that charges the ipod. It stands there rather flimsy....just waiting to be broken. It comes with several Ipod holders, but they all looked the same to me. I could not easily figure out which one was designed to go with my 60 gig, so I tried them all. None of them held the ipod in its bay with any feel of security. Personally I don't want a sub 100.00 box breaking my 400.00 Ipod due to poor design.To top it ALL off, the manual leaves ALL the ipod info at the back of the book. A radio that IS DESIGNED to MAINLY work with the ipod, has its instructions as an afterthought in the manual, second ONLY to the REMOTE and FM RADIO...yeah, make sense out of that one. Today I will quickly return it and find the Logitech mm50 that I set out to buy originally.Avoid this Emerson box like the plague!
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.
After asking D-link via e-mail if this server would work with Apple/Mac and getting a "yes" response, I made the purchase. Most all reviews warn against this server not working in most applications but I was willing to take a chance. After not being able to make the server work, I contacted D-link via telephone and found out that they could not make it work on a Mac and no advise as to what to do next. I had to send the D-link server back and was out the shipping. I am sorry I wasted my time and money on the D-link print server. HP's print server is rated very high and is cheaper (on HP site) than D-link. I am waiting on the HP print server delivery as of this writing. The HP server appears to support only their printers listed, however both of my printers are listed and the server works with both PCs and Macs.
I thought these earphone would be wonderful. The price was right and most importantly they're Sennheiser. I listen to a wide range of music from Classical to Electronica. I expected to have superior sound, which I did. No complaining there. HOWEVER, the sound bleed is OMG!! Ugh!! If you are listening to your ipod and you put your volume level 1/4th from silence, anyone sitting 12in to 3 ft away can hear every nuance of your music. Raise the volume any louder and you are/will violate the public transportation rule of "No Boomboxes". You are sharing your music with everyone, whether you or they like it or not. I was so mad I wanted to just throw them in the garbage. I guess you don't get quality unless you spend $200 for Sennheisers. Sweetwater catalogue, here I come!!
I purchased this little unit about a year ago and have been using it since. After about a month of use the USB arm split in two. Rather than take it back I just taped it up and kept going. About three or four months layer the actual USB pin buffer inside of the USB connector split into three pieces. Once again I put it back together and made do. Well to culminate things, the internal HD (Seagate) crashed and rendered the drive completely unrecoverable (unless you want to pay a whole lot of money).My recommendation is to stay away from this product do to its weak design. As for the hard drive malfunction, I am not pleased, but the technology is so small that what can you do. I personally won't be buying any products with microdrives in them until I feel that they are more suitable for long term portable use. Memorex is now on my "Don't Buy" list, but some of their products are probabally still good.
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!
If there was a -0- star option I'd give it 0. 1 Star is 1 too many! This is truly a piece of junk & by far the worst purchase I've made. How it gets so many decent reviews is a mystery to me. I needed a portable TV because of many recent power outages where I live. I live in a suburb of DC, not an outlaying remote area. When turned on the TV gives only total static. I tried an external antenna & still get not one single channel, only total static. I've tried the antenna in different positions & locations & also at work in Bethesda. Non stop static & no sound at all wherever I try & use it. This is when it's plugged in. When it runs on batteries, it gets nothing at all. I bought the RCA RTV86073 portable TV instead & it works fantastic. Get the RCA if you want great reception on a portable TV.
This GPS does not have a USB cord. It is totally obsolete and can not work with anything but an old PC. I would give it half a star if I could.
All summed up in one word is easy to do on this one: BAD!!!! It has great and easy software, but is a headache. The hardware is bottom-of-the-line misfit junk, and screws up the computer very very badly. One time, one of my computers was having a hard time starting the hardware. I ended the task and shut down, and when it was started again, it only started in safe mode, never to work again!! I ended up uninstalling every last driver and software and reinstalling it to get the computer working again. the warranty had expired, so the thing got thrown in the garbage. I hope a compactor has flattened this peice of garbage. HP has absolutely no reliability. We tried an internal one of their burners before this, and were able to return it. the internal screws the system up just as bad as this one. DO NOT buy HP products. The only thing that they are even remotely good at making is printers.
I got the package. Figured out how to set it up with a completely useless User's Manual. Spent hours trying to sync the transmitter with the receiver with no luck at all. Just went crazy watching green, red and orange lights on the speaker. Could not find a support number. I got the green lights occasionally but wasn't able to sync. I tried the JBL support line, waited for 30 mins and still didn't get any live support. Any help on how to sync would be appreciated. ThanksJBL Control 2.4G On Air Wireless Speaker System (Pair)
I bought this 120Gb Maxtor drive, and less than six months after installation, had a complete disk failure. There's about 100Gb of data *poof* gone, just like that.
Receiver suddenly stopped working for no apparent reason. Standby light goes off (as it should) when power button is pressed, then turns back on after a few seconds. Unit purchased from third party through Amazon Dec-2004 and has been used very infrequently in the last year and three months. The unit has a three year warranty, so now I'm trying to locate the nearest authorized service center via their website at &lt;www.sherwoodusa.com> to have it repaired. Guess you get what you pay for...
I bought these headphones for the sound cancelling aspect. I found the claim that the headphones reduce environmental noise, without audio, by up to 85% to be untrue. If you're just looking to cancel-out noise around you, do yourself a favor and buy some earplugs. They're less comfortable but work far better and they're a lot more affordable!
Name is "ColorPage-BR600" implying color scanning and I thought it scanned in color, but I cannot get anything in color from this scanner, Also I cannot find support for this product! No documentation to help. Scan is very poor; I am warning you check before you buy, this must be the worst purchase I ever made from Amazon.com. Price is cheap but so is the result, I have wasted too much time. Amazon just lost me as a customer!
I bought a Canon Sure Shot at a local camera shop and discovered in a few months that it had a light leak, which caused all my prints to be overexposed in one corner. Canon took it back for warranty repair, held onto it for several months, then returned it. Thinking it was fixed, I didn't bother verifying the repair within one year of the original purchase. It turns out that Canon did nothing to repair it, and Canon now refuses to do the repair that it should have done in the first place because the original one year warranty has expired. I'll never buy another Canon and advise others to consider both the lack of quality and service I've experienced.
I do not usually write online reviews, but this 'printer' is such JUNK that I just can't help myself. Everything the others are saying is absoluteley true. The first thing that you will notice is that the thing is horribly noisy. That's nothing compared to what happens later. After just 400 pages, the OPC belt died. It costs hundreds of $ to replace. The tech support was OK to replace it free, but the new one lasted for just 100 pages! The color cartridges are already low and I am now starting what I'm sure will be a process to get my money back.Do yourselvs a favoure - AVOID AVOID AVOID
I had purchased a Sony Bravia W-series HDTV last November and signed up for a DishNetwork/DVR subscription which, together with an Onkyo HT-S5100 hometheater-in-a-box sound system, formed a moderate couch potato's paradise.My kids surprised me with a Roku Netflix movie playerRoku Digital Video Playerand a Netflix subscription for Christmas. So for less than 9USD per month I get unlimited instant Netflix movies (from a selection of over 12,000 movies) over the 'net at 720P resolution (if the source is at least 720p). With the Netflix DVD mail swap rate I also get included at least one DVD per week in the mail which I can select from Netflix entire stock of over 100,000 movies. You can also watch instant movies on your computer - and if you have your computer hitched to your HDTV then you definitely don't need the Roku player.So that got me thinking ... why do I need DishNetwork at a steep monthly rate? I decided I don't if I can get good reception on the local channels. That's why I decided to purchase the DB2 based on reviews after doing some research.The acid test was to compare the reception with the cheap 12USD RCA amplified antenna I was using before I went satellite.Well, the DB2 was only able to get a max of 25 channels (I am in Miami with many in Espanol) when I set the TV to autoscan, 7 analog and 18 digital - I tried the antenna in many different positions. The cheap RCA on the other hand brought in a total of 41, 14 analog and 27 digital.This was indoors but I figure that if it doesn't best a cheap antenna indoors then I should be able to find a better antenna for outdoors - signals are signals for comparison sake. I am sure that the RCA would best it outdoors too.I have since ordered this antenna - but from Amazon marketplace for 99USD dlivered:Winegard SS-2000 Squareshooter UHF-Only Amplified Antenna:-) We will see ...06/15/2009: I found THE ONE ... and it's NOT the Winegard!See my review of it here:RCA Indoor Amplified Tv Antenna!!! THIS IS THE ONE, AMIGOS !!!
Okay, i've read all of these reviews and have had a COMPLETELY opposite experience.I got a Plextor drive, installed it and everything, and it never worked. There was some internal problem. I had installed it properly, there was power to it, but the drive was defective!Now, this would normally not be a problem... there was a tech support line 1-800 number. This number is a SHAM. For two months, i tried off and on to contact it, but i always got hung up on when i was caller number four, coincdence? I don't think so. Anyways, it took rummaging around on the internet to find an email address, digging up rediculous amounts of unimportant, old &quot;return paperwork&quot; for them to allow me to send the drive back. I sent it to the company 10 days ago (i am currently tracking the package via the internet) and they have not accepted my package yet. This company is a embarrasment to the industry, and has costed me.
It used to be that the solution for questionable engine noises was to TURN THE STEREO UP.Well, the excess white noise broadcasted from this bad boy oughta' do it! Of course, good luck in actually enjoying your ipod throught it! Christ...It'll mask that out for ya too! WHAT A JOKE...WHAT HAPPENED TO APPLE'S INTEGRITY???...TO EVEN HAVE THIER PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH JUNK!!!I'VE TRIED 2 DIFFERENT MODELS OF MONSTER'S TRANSMITTERS.THE GOOD NEWS IS... THEY BOTH SUCKED EQUALLY!! DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!ANYONE WISH TO DEBATE??????????
The cord works and it arrived quickly (as most everything I order on amazon does). However the picture does not expand to 1080 on my projector when I use this cord. Yet when I use my old blue VGA cord the picture expands just fine. I also noticed some blur lines going across the screen. All in all I'm not pleased with the product. It was less than $10 though so I'm just gonna toss it in a box with the rest of my extra cords. If I really needed something in a pinch it will do, but its not adequate for my HD home theater system.
While the privacy screen works, the stick on tabs that hold it in place are really tacky. I am embarrassed by the look.I should have been advised the ASUS laptop was not capable of holding the screen without the stick ons.
Creative said that if you want to use this in Windows XP with full functionality, then you must buy an upgrade CD that will be available soon, it's 2002 and it's still not available. Right out of the box, the remote won't work and the liveware won't install, but remeber on the box, it says nothing about working with XP. And the downloadable drivers are a joke, it will crash your system, leave it on and just wait, it will go down.
Not sure if this is exactly the same product:Our purchase:Belkin F6D3230-4 wireless A+G router:the port 80 pass through does Not workwe cannot see our web server from outside the LANPrevious router (non wireless Navini) worked fine.Internal Lan can see the web serverDirect connect of Server to ISP enables world to see our web serverSo it seems the Belkin "virtual server" is faultyWith WEP I connect OK but my manager, about 8 metres away, drops out. With no WEP all are on OK.Reboot of router required about once per day.
I was excited to get this GPS, as I attended the CES Show (Consumer Electronic Show) which it was awared "Most Innovative in GPS category. Well, I got one for myself and the one star is for the User Interface, pretty cool, and it looks pretty sleek. Here's what doesn't work:1. Monut, forget it. It's useless and will break with the first 10 uses.2. Volume, ok if you plan on never putting music on or windows open3. Stability, if you drive an SUV like I do, it doesn't handle a little bit ok shaking too well and resets4. Resetting, when it does reset it takes a good 7 minutes to figure out where you are on the GPS5. Maps, I live in San Francisco...it doesn't seem to recognize the following: Franklin, Market and 3rd street (so far...which is not a good start). Took it to Vegas, same thing, terrile recognition of roads, tried it in Irvine - don't bother6. Traffic - well pretty useless because if figures out traffic is slow somewhere but only know to re-route you to the next route (without verifying if traffic is really slow there too). So, again, a little pointless.
I bought three pairs of these and they all have broken within one month. They snap right near the folding joint with the slightest overstress. The sound is good, but I'm very disappointed with the durability. I had an old Sony metal band folding sport headphone that lasted for many years that I wish they still sold. If you buy these, make sure to get some plastic glue and a pin punch so you can take them apart and repair them. You'll need it.
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.
The hardware may work fine, but I didn't have any luck with the software that came with it (Studio 10). I never could get Studio to recognize the Moviebox hardware. Worked with Pinnacle tech support, upgraded, uninstalled and reinstalled several times, etc. Sounded like a very common problem. The last time I tried to uninstall, XP wasn't able to uninstall it. I had to do a system restore to get rid of it. I ended up returning it.
This display is very mis-leading. Looking at the picture, it's an audio/video cable. That's what I wanted. AFTER I paid for it, I saw the wording saying it was a video cable (only). I was pissed. The picture depicts an audio/video cable!!!
This Coby DP-350 looks like a quality piece that is going to be great, but I wasted most of today trying to load pictures and music. The buttons are usually unresponsive. The menus are awkward, and seem to vanish when you need to use them.I got pictures loaded okay (they look a little "green" to me), but the thing doesn't recognize any of the MPEG files that I loaded on it!Ugh! I hate it!I should have been tipped off when the bright yellow sheet that came with it said "Stop! Call us before you consider returning the product!"When I saw that, I asked "Why would they say that?" After my wasted hours and frustration, now I know why!Ugh!
Listen guys, these headphones look great and sound great, but they have a huge problem with durability. Many parts are made of plastic, and crack after about 3 or 4 months. Why then do you see all the big djs with these headphones you ask? Well I will tell you - A. They can afford to replace them every three or 4 months when they crack, and B. Many of these top djs get their heaphones for free to influence the rest of us to purchase them. If you are going to spend this much money on headphones, I highly recommend the Technics RP DH1200's. They sound great, look great, and dont crack after three months.I DJ for a living and I have used many different headphones and have seen all of them in action with other djs. If you are playing around at home from time to time djing, then these sony headphones are ok. But if you are a professional dj and play out several times a week, I highly suggest you stay away from these Sony headphones at all costs.
Lots of fun at the fire for seven months. Then the bottom rots out so badly that you can't even weld it. The legs rust off of it too. Typical Chinese import disposable product. Save your money and buy something domestic -- or bring it indoors after taking the ashes out each time you use it.
This is a huge mistake - don't buy this device. One day, it was working fine, the next it was dead. I had the drive for about 8 weeks. ALL OF THE DATA IS GONE.DO NOT BUY THIS DEVICE.If you go to Western Digital's site there are over 1600 users who ask the question "Why is my hard drive dead and why is my data gone?"I think that says it all.
Even though the product description and the technical data say the DVI cabel is included, it is not.My wife bought this for my birthday and from the first day I have had two vertical lines on the right side of the monitor. Since it came from CompUSA, I have to go through their technical support. They are only open during business hours and the wait time on the phone for support is awful. 45 minutes is a bit excessive. I have yet been able to talk to a live person and the issue with the DVI cable and the vertical lines remain unresolved.My advise is buy something else.
As good as the specs look for lower class speakers, they are solid tenor and no bass. Not very loud either. I went to put them in an old nissan truck, just to realize that I'd rather just unplug the speaker than put em in.
I purchased this at Target in July, 2007. Because we have had trouble with various electronic gadgets, we decided to buy the extended warranty (3 years for $19). Good thing we did. This unit was purchased for our longer road trips. It really didn't have that many hours on it. Unfortunately, it failed on our recent 800 mile road trip. This was only 5 months after purchase. The kids were upset, as that was their main form of entertainment for the long ride. Since they were unhappy, we were all miserable (you know how that goes!). I have contacted the Service Plan people and they will be sending me a credit for the amount paid once they receive the broken unit from me. It is unlikely I will purchase this Disney unit again. However, based on our track record, it seems like unless you're willing to pay good money for top brand electronics, none of them last very long.
From the 10 burns, 6 of the disc were bad. Must have been a bad batch of blanks.
Good quality, great sound. After using this product for about a year the right ear-phone started cutting in and out, after I sent the product back I received a replacement 3 months later that was also defective. Very disappointing. I have now sent about ten emails to there customer service in the last month and have not yet received a single response. I have tried to call a couple times but received no answer after waiting for about 20 minutes. Despite the great quality of this product I will never purchase from Monster Cable ever again. It is not worth all this hassle. There are similar products by companies who offer much better service for the same price if not less.
I purchased the 8GB version. While it lasted, it worked well. Not perfect or quite as fast as an 8GB flash drive, but it did work.About 1 month after purchase, it stopped working. With reference to the other review, the company also told me that Amazon, and several other on-line stores were not included in the warranty because they could not guarantee how the product would be treated before purchase. Based on this, I disassembled mine.The HD controller is good, as I had a spare 80GB 1.8" HD laying around and it works with the new drive. The original Cornice drive just went bad.I would honestly recommend buying a flash drive instead. It's really gotten cheaper compared to micro hard disks.
I too bought this in Dec 04 and it is now July 06 and the player is DEAD. It never worked well from the start. Annoying remote/on screen operation, poor CD/DVD load-in tray and simply a cheaply made product.
There is no doubt that these look and sound good. But, the build quality is horrible, and Sony's customer service is beyond bad! I have owned 2 pairs in a row that cracked at the left/right swivel joints; Under light use mind you. I treat my equipment w/ kid gloves. The design is defective, and they will break on you! To make it worst, Sony is making it sound like I am the only one w/ this problem, and somehow "abused" the unit. Stay clear of this garbage, and don't be fooled by the looks. It's not a matter of IF it will break, but WHEN it will break!!
The TRENDnet 2-Port PS/2 KVM Switch Kit has a mouse function that doesn't work. By the time I found a second mouse so I could plug one into each computer, I decided it wasn't worth the cost of shipping to send the device back. The keyboard and video switch functions work fine.
The Garmin Streetpilot c550 refurbished that I received from the factory was as described and has great functions. Unfortunately, the unit was not working properly (would not connect through car adapter). I ordered another car adaptor thinking it was just the adaptor (paid an additional $24.00) and found it was the unit instead. So, the unit needed to be returned. I would expect that something that comes from the factory as refurbished would have been inspected. Now I am without the unit for a few weeks and incurred additional expenses.
I got this for gym use. The cable is shorted than what it should be for normal elliptical/treadmill use. Now one side stopped working. When the cable is held is one particular position, the sounds comes back indicating it's a contact issue where the cable joins the ear piece. This ear phone is comfortable but I do not recommend it.
Linksys does not yet have drivers for Pocket PC 2003 OS.
bought a couple of pairs; great price. There sound is terrific; very lightweight (other earbuds I have bought have good sound but are heavy and tend to fall out when doing even moderate exercise) and comfortable. However durability is in question... both failed after about 6 months of daily use. I would suggest that the wires used are not strong enough and the connections to the buds themselves requires improvement. The texture of the wire insulation is similar to a silicone and though very flexible, does not glide over clothing very well; sometimes causing a tug on the buds which have to be repositioned. Sennheiser have a good product here...if they make them more durable they will sell many more sets.
Good looking but lacks "umph". Not as good at simulating Surrond as I hoped for the price.
I purchased this headset with the expectation that sennheiser would put out a headset that would last after having been through so many other headsets aimed at gamers only to have either an earbud go out or some other part break down. While I was very pleased when I initially got it, it unfortunately hasn't lasted me nearly long enough considering the price.The build quality of the headset itself is fine. The headset won't snap if you pick it up and has survived a few drops from 3-4 feet without any major damage. The earbud covers don't decay after a month and don't irritate your ears.That being said, I was severely disappointed to find that after a mere 6 months the mic itself has serious issues. The wires junked up and the mic has degraded into unintelligible static. Having to fool around with the wire to get it functional again is an annoying process I'm sure several people have had to deal with at one point or anohter. Know that this headset is no different and won't last until the next year.
Read so much about this camera and thought it was perfect.Got one and found it to be a bit bulky to carry around (I had a Casio Exlim prior to this).Took this on vacation and noticed that I was seeing white circles on the pictures when taking shots at dusk. Unfortunately these circles were there when I downloaded the pictures to my computer.Also, all of my pictures (regardless of light, time of day, etc) were overexposed (they didn't look overexposed on the screen on the camera). I realize there were different functions for flash but I was looking for a simple "point and shoot" camera.I returned this camera and am still shopping for a simple point and shoot that takes good pics.
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.
This is a well made bag. However, regardless of what the websites recommend, the Canon EF 16-35 F2.8L II does NOT fit inside. The lens is too long for this case.
I waste my money,This product does not work at all,I set them up within 10' of each other and there was no signal at all.
Have owned since 10/2006. This was happening from the get-to. When screen not frozen, this player is superb, however, when frozen, frustrating as there was no rhyme or reason or pattern. When sent back to Creative, they claim the LCD is cracked and therefore will NOT honor warranty, extended or otherwise, due to so-called physical damage. Told me they hoped I purchased shipping insurance and I might try filing a claim to recoup loss knowing full well shipper will not reimburse loss without proof of shipper damage and, Creative admits, the shipping was intact and had no damage. They have no explanation to a cracked screen which left here with no known LCD problems. I have since found massive complaints of spontaneous LCD problems that Creative apparently will not cover. Very expensive lesson. I will keep to disposable $30 models from now on - they last much longer! Link to numerous complaints and possible class action suit.[...]
But the software sonic stage made this by far the worst mp3 player I have ever owned. I suggest you try iaudio. I've had 3 of them (sold one, gave the other one away, and kept one for myself). Easy to upload music, and no headaches like sonicstage. With Iaudio it took me minutes to upload music. With sonicstage it took me 3 entire days (with the computer running) to upload the 4,000 songs. Pathetic.
i bought these on sale for $75 and they're still not worth that much , they sound like a pair of $25 headphones..
I bought this EZXS55W 2 years ago. There was no problem till 2 weeks ago. Now the internet connection got very slow or I get error message; " No Connection".Since this product does not have a reset switch, I tried to power circuit this, router and cable modem. None helped. Our wireless router is Linksys's WRT54G. This one has been working without a issue since we purchase it in 2005. I tried to upgrade a router to Linksys-Cisco's newer N product last year but found out WRT54G worked more stable, so I had to return a newer one. I trusted Linksys more in the past. I do not think their quality and reliability are not good any more. Very sad.
Unfortunately, this unit is very big. It's light, but big. The antenna are very cheaply made. This broke within a week of use. I do not use my equipment that hard, but I expect to be able to pull the antenna up and down without it bending and breaking on the 2nd or 3rd try. The wheel that is supposed to increase reception or whatever, did nothing. I would not suggest this product, at all.
I don't have much to add to the long list of flaws which are described in the other 1-star reviews (the freezing and paper-clip, unpredictability, horrible proprietary cable, the awful interface, etc.). I am only posting this review because a company who makes and then sells a device this horrible should be held accountable. My little 1-star review is my contribution to that end.
Don't buy anything Vizio.I bought the 37" version of this thing. It comes with a 1 year warranty. The Panel (picture Tube) failed 5 weeks after the warranty was up. Vizio makes no replacement part and claims it is so expensive you would buy a new one in stead anyway. I talked to as high a level manager (national director of customer non-service)as they would connect me to asking for some consideration on a $750 HDTV they now say is junk in less than 14 months. Their answer: "that's not our policy", go buy a new one. Well I did, a Sony.
Purchased a Garmin c550 as gift we are giving today. Am sure it will be a good buy. However in the add for this garmin it listed below "better together" and showed a cigarette lighter cable to the garmin. I assumed this was the power cable and thought of course you need it. However the power cable came with the garmin and I have this extra cable for what reason I do not know. Amazon told me I bought the cable from another company and should return it to them. This involved shipping charges plus a restocking fee. Hardly worth while. After three E Mails I never did get an explanation of why the purchase was better with the extra cable. However when checking my Garmin from Amazon I was surprised to find this cable was supplied with mine. Needless to say I was't impressed with Amazon.
I bought 3 of these on sale at $3.00 each and I can see why they were discounted; one was perfect, everything fit. The 2nd was tight, but the jewel cases fit in with a little persuasion, albeit a friction fit. The third was so narrow I had to put them in sideways, which wasted space. Also the boxes were short if you put the jewelcases in with the endlabels up so you could read them - you could put the cover on but it was not level and you could not stack them. It's the luck of the draw I guess, you might get a good one, then again....
The sound was "okay"...after all, they're Sony, so the sound's not going to be great to begin with. I purchased mine at Best Buy, not thru Amazon, just for the record. After only a week or so of use, the band snapped in two while putting them on; I had not stretched them apart any farther than I would any other set of headphones.
After only 10 months, I have charged two sets of 4 batts Duracell 2650mAh for my camera Canon SX10 IS. I can't use my camera more than 15 minutes. Hum!While I used these batts in a portable CD player, I can listen up to 5 CDs. Is it good?I read the review from Chris Rioux on Amazon about this charger and I understood a lot of things. If you want to use this charger for a digital camera, get ready to buy another one in few months.So, I have to search for a new hard NiMH working charger and batts (2500mAh nad more).
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.
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.
These are my first pair of noise-cancelling headphones, I use them mostly on airplanes to cancel the sound of the engines. It does a reasonable job, certainly doesn't eliminate the noise but cuts some of the high frequency whine. However, the audio quality isn't that great, overemphasis on the bass which sounds pretty muddy. It's pretty bad with the noise cancellation turned off, and becomes average with it on. My iPod earbuds sound much better actually.In the end if given another chance I probably would buy a different pair of noise cancelling headphones to get something with better sound.
The software that came with it did not work at all. We downloaded the latest version from the Coby support site and installed it. It would start, but could not find the device, even though Windows saw it. After a lot of research, finally broke down and sent email to Coby tech support with everything we had tried. That was 2 weeks ago and still no response. I would not recommend this product.
I wasn't very impressed with this flismy, non-sturdy DVD/CD storage unit.The material is very cheap.I'd invest more money in getting something more substantial & don't waste your money on this item.
The battery life for this radio is unacceptable. About 1-hour per day use will kill a set of batteries in about 2-weeks. To add insult to injury, all programming is lost when the batteries are changed and reprogramming is less than friendly.
If you want to find a 2-way stereo output, please don't choose this, because this is a mono output, Unhappy, Don't believe it is the stereo output :-(((((((
I can not recommend this product, It is easy to connect and install, but impossible to get voice recording, support OK for I think Australia
i bought two of these subs about 2 to 3 months ago. they sounded ok at first but i've already blown both and that was with about 250 watts rms to each. never again will i buy pyle subs because that's all they are .... is a big pyle(of crap)
This is the biggest piece of junk. The DVD player is loud and very selective on what it will play. Most of the time it will not play at all and you have to open and close the tray several times before it will start the disk. Don't waste you money on this one.
I recently bought these on clearance at a local brick-and-mortar. I'm not an audiophile and my needs were minimal, but ultimately I came to the conclusion that the sound quality from these speakers is pretty bad, especially considering these are active (i.e., amplifying) units.I use the word "ultimately" because initially I was satisfied, but I soon realized that I was having a hard time really enjoying my music because of the poor sound quality from these speakers. Like others have said, sound from the M30 is best described as tinny and far-off; prototypical of cheap single-driver satellite speakers. Honestly, the only advantage these particular speakers give over passive units is a little more volume- the M30 still produces zero bass.Also, these speakers have odd footprints that make them easily tipped over. It might sound like I'm knit-picking, but if you go against reviews and buy these, you'll probably find this problem rather irritating, especially if you're setting the speakers up on a small space (say, on a little desk, next to your laptop).If you're looking for decent quality portable speakers, I'd recommend looking into the following:*JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System*Audio Source DB5*Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit Ultraportable*Genius SP-i200 Portable Speakers*Nokia MD-4
I should have just purchased extra laptop batteries. For the price I could have gotten three laptop batteries. This "hi capacity" battery does not last very long. The battery my laptop came with last longer than this. I die before two hours.
When I received it, out of the box, pieces were loose.Buyer beware this item is flimsy and cheap. Save your money.
D-Link created a confusion out there in the market area, selling the wirelss adapters with diffrent chipset using the same name for them.The first models (version A and B) used to have Prism chipset from Intersil (which are supported by POSIX sistems) but now they changed thei chipset with other vendors like Realtek without changing the name of the product - that's how I bought this thinking it is spported - unfortunaltelly it is not !
THIS IS NOT THE ACUAL ITEMS! The item was listed by 17th Street Photo, not by Amazon. So I ordered it and got a cheap 3rd party case and battery. Went through quite a bit of trouble to return it, and I probably will be out $ 15 shipping cost, both shipping and returning item. If you are buying this, make sure it is sold by a more reputable retailer.
Bought the router at sale price for a friend. After reset, it only works for a few minutes before dropping off. Tried all kinds of firmwears from Netgear website, no use. Spent hours trying to coax it to work and reaching custormer service before finally giving up on the product.Overall, it's a bad. A waste of money even at 1 cent.
Hello.Just a few words about those:A) Exceptional sound - the best headphones I've ever had. (third pair so maybe not a very comperative) ;)B) Left channel broke down after 1 day!!!!!!!!!!! :-(had to return them and bought Audio-Technica :)That's all.
This is the first time I've bought a pair of upgraded earphones. I was excited to try them but when I put them on they sounded tinney. No midtone and no bass. The earphones themself were pretty heavy compared to the free ones that come with most things. I tried them with my ipod, iphone and a beefed up audio on my PC. I had my wife try them as well. Nada. I sent them back. I don't understand how they could make it past quality control. Amazon, as usual, refunded right away.
I bought this pool brand new to replace the Summer Escapes brand Pool from last year. In hopes that this pool would be better made. Kids all excited to get it set up. We get home and the box is missing parts. The pool company has a paper right in the box that says DO NOT return to store to call them so we do. Well long story short is has been almost two weeks and we still do not have the part we need to use our brand new pool. We call and get hung up on or told someone will call us back or email us. We still have not herd back from anyone at this company and are waiting for our part. Must say I will not be giving them anymore of my money when this is how the treat people. This is not my mistake but the company's and we are stuck with a new pool we can not even use :-(
I bought this router from Amazon.com in February. Last Friday I took a hammer to it out of frustration. THERE IS A REASON THIS ROUTER IS ONLY GUARANTEED FOR 90 DAYS -- it will quit soon after that. My internet was choked, nothing I could do would bring it back. I contacted Netgear, they told me to disable the SPI firewall. So, not feeling real good about it, I did, and I still had the same problems. Here's a couple of things to keep in mind before writing a review or purchasing this router:--Wait at least 90 days before reviewing this product. It will probably die on you soon after the 90 days are up. Sure, it's easy to set up, and it works great when you first get it. Rating this router a 5 before giving it ample time to "adjust" is doing the other buyers a dis-service.--Watch the firmware updates -- there hasn't been good firmware for this product yet. And I guarantee you, you will have to update the firmware. I even tried a German release, and it worked for about a month before the router completely died on me. If you don't know what firmware is, don't even consider this router.--Don't be fooled by "Easy Setup". All routers are pretty much easy to set up. It's configuring them to your specifications that becomes a problem (such as encrypting your connection.)--Make sure that your wireless adapter is not 54g compatible. If it is, you're wasting your money on this router -- you can get one that supports 54g for the same price or better. This one is only an 11MBPS, which isn't much if you have a broadband connection.Of course, I bought a new one, and I will wait to review that one as well. There's a trend with the five-star ratings on this product -- they're mostly issued by people who just received the router.I hope this helps
not only does it not get reception but it doesn't even power up in cold weather! no matter what they say about new and improved i don't care don't waste your good money on this radio its crap.
I was setting up a wired home network, and it wasn't working. I replaced this one with a 3 foot belkin cable (the blue one), and the network worked fine after that.
optics are far better that from IS/non IS kit lenses that comes with Cannon XTi. pictures are better, clearer, brighter and so on an so forth. i.e. lens optical qualities are really good. not as good as L series of course but for value/money might be best selection. however there is the big downside: every time you tip the camera downwards, lens retracts! (yes I know there is a lock, but locking it makes lock your zoom as well while you are shooting, and lock is only for static i.e OFF position) which makes it completely useless! so you have to hold it with hand all the time you make pictures...returned it after week of testing, too shame, really liked picture quality.
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 bought these headphones after reading positive reviews on multiple reputable electronics review sites.They look great and are comfortable to wear. The sound is good, although I found the midrange to be a bit muddy. Bass definition is excellent, though.The problem was that after six months of normal usage (commuting via subway daily), one ear stopped working entirely. I came to find out that these earbuds use notoriously thin internal wires that are prone to breaking when flexed.With a little research there are alternative earbuds with great bass definition in the same price range that have better durability.Good luck.
After doing extensive online research, we decided to buy eight of these cameras to give to family members for use with Skype this Christmas.We started by buying just two cams and trying them between our two home computers. My wife's computer (a brand new HP desktop) installed and ran the Logitech software no problem. My laptop (a 3yr old Sony Vaio) had some issues, but ran to my satisfaction. So, we ordered six more cameras.Four of the six cameras we gave to family members have had serious installation problems. There seems to be a problem with running Skype and the Logitech toolbar at the same time which causes the dreaded blue screen of death. (Windows fatal error) By removing the Logitech software from the start-up files, we've had pretty good results.Everyone (eight of us) is running the latest version of Skype (3.0) and the newest Logitech software (24DEC release, avail on their web site). We should not be having this much trouble.Bottom Line:We love the camera and Logitech as a company, that's why we bought them. When everything is working they're great little cams. Low light boost, echo cancellation, and face tracking are all great features. If you're looking for a very basic cam that's a plug and play gift for use with Skype however, I cannot recommend this one. Folks seem to like the cheaper Microsoft cams for plug and play simplicity.LOGITECH - FIX THIS PRODUCT!
Prints a high precision page, but will goes into standby when cartridges are replaced. Disconnecting power cord does not help. The next day it will reset.Also, occasionally, this printer locks up and can only be reset by again disconnecting the power cord.
Unless you're an expert with setting up wireless routers, I implore you to not buy this. I have done everything regarding following the instructions, however it's still no use. I have seen professionals from Comcast and Cox cable come in and somehow magically get theirs (just like mine) to work without following any of the instructions that come with the product either. I don't know what that's about, but it's annoying. I can't keep spending two hundred dollars to have someone set this up everytime I move. The instructions that it came with should be good enough, but they are absolutely useless. I've wasted five hours one afternoon just trying to get this thing working. I'm not a computer novice either, which tells me you seriously have to be an expert, like working for the cable companies.Now I'm just going to buy a Linxys and pitch this P.O.S. More waste for the damn landfill...ugh.
After reading lots of reviews, I decided on these RS 110s and purchased them from Ace Photo Digital (see separate review of them).I could explain about ease of setup, sound quality, and comfort, but there really is no reason to do that, unless you only want headphones that last 1 month (or 3 days). I'll explain... I had no problem initially (although the comfort and sound quality were good, but neither were excellent). But then, just about 1 month after I had gotten them, it sounded like I was losing the signal. I tuned them, but couldn't get any sound. I thought that was pretty soon for batteries to wear down, but tried replacing the batteries, but they still did not work.I contacted Amazon (not that it was easy to do that) but was told that there was no recourse because I bought it from a Marketplace seller. I contacted the seller (APD) but they do not replace or refund headphones, period (so beware!). They suggested I contact the manufacturer, and there, I was initially told that they had no way of knowing I'd even purchased them (or that they "weren't stolen"). Finally I reached a reasonable person there, who initially said I'd have to give my credit card number (to be charged and later reimbursed) and she'd send me a new pair. I refused, but she decided to send them to me anyway (with the plan that I'd send the faulty pair later--which I did).The second pair worked for precisely 3 days when one side went out. Needless to say, I would not recommend these. I wouldn't even donate them (although I wish I had donated the $50 to my favorite charity, instead).They are in the trash.
I bought this card because I wanted DVI input for my LCD monitor. The picture was greatly improved over analog. This card does not run Medal of Honor well and Runs Call to Duty poorly. I was somewhat hesitant to put a card in my computer that has a fan but with some trepidation I did it anyway. That fear was realized this morning when my monitor was blank and my office had a faint electrical fire odor. Shortly thereafter the computer shut itself down. I opened it up and removed the card and there it was, a frozen fan and 3 blown capacitors. The tops of the capacitors were actually exploded at the top. I am very happy that the motherboard circuit breakers worked and saved my system. I would not recommend this product.
Title says it all. My experience with the router has been completely positive. I'm still now 20 weeks into getting the rebate....had to call and ask for it after 16 weeks .... now the 'www.wheresmyrebate.com' says its mailed....but of course three weeks later its not here. No matter how good the product this is NOT WORTH THE HASSLE unless you enjoy being stiffed.
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.
Will not work for standard cable signals. I returned.
The worst part is the 3/16" plastic tube where the headband attaches to the earmuffs. It breaks so easily. I have broken both left and right side from dropping them on my thick carpet from 2 feet. You will break it too. I used epoxy glue to fix it but man, that part was so flimsy. I heard the guy left Altec Lansing and started designing Toyota brakes. Everything is plastic on the outside.You do have to clip the on/off battery box to youself or nearby as the cord is only 2 feet.I have replaced dozens of single AAA because I always forget to turn it off. No, I don't use a rechargeable because I already have dozens from Costco.I think it feels good though. I like the padding.
Initially, we were thrilled with this Samsung LCD TV - great picture, pretty good sound, decent features, ease of use, etc., etc., etc. Then a black line appeared on the LCD screen. Fairly disappointing. So we did the obvious thing - called the company, arranged for their locally designated repair service to come out. After taking the better part of two days off of work (and I am self-emplyed -so by now I've just about lost the cost of the TV), the repair people threw in the towel and took the TV back to their shop with no estimate whatsoever of time by which they might return the TV. By the way, when I asked one of the repair techs if the black line problem occurs with any frequency, he replied, "Oh yeah, all the time!" Buyer, beware!
As with some of the other reviewers, mine stopped working and blew the fuse in my car for the cigarette lighter. I bought a Vector brand inverter at Wal-Mart and it is much better!
I cannot even put into words how bad this product is. I was "upgraded" from an original DirecTV TiVo unit because we wanted more space for our shows. What followed was nearly 3 months of frustration and screaming.In four years, our TiVo had never had a problem. This unit crashed twice in the first 24 hours and two dozen times in the 2 weeks thereafter. DirecTV replaced the unit, twice, and we continued to experience problems. The software was obviously not anywhere near ready for the market and lacked features our TiVo could do for years.We had to call customer service 22 times during this hellish ordeal. I demanded a TiVo version be sent to me and they admitted that despite the flood of problems this unit has caused, they no longer offer the old version. I ended up buying the R10 model off of eBay and DirecTV paid for it because they could not give me a unit that worked on the most basic of levels.DirecTV should have never released this product in the state it was and certainly should never have asked anyone to pay for it. The opinions posted online are overwhelmingly negative and I even came across two people that were physically reduced to tears due to this box. I think the fact Amazon suggests the tag "piece of crap" for its reviews sums everything up nicely.
Ordered this to speed up my laptop. Fail. After install Windows crashed multiple times. Running memtest turned up several bad sectors on the RAM chips.Fortunately Amazon.com didn't quibble a bit over refunding my money. I have the money to try again with a better brand. :)
Before you buy this delicious looking combo read reviews. Problems with keyboard connection and making connection if you are succesful will take between 30 to 60 min(!!) of your time on regular basis. Tried to set up USB bus so it is not disconnected by Windows (to save energy) helped nothing in resolving the connection issue. Tried probably everything. Nothing works to fix connectivity issue. Unless you uninstall ane reinstall software every single day. Simply stay away. Don't even bother.
DO NOT BUY JVC PRODUCTS!! My unit did not work properly from the outset and I spent weeks trying to get it serviced. Terrible service and the VCR portion of the machine is defective. additionally, the DV input (ieee port) was loose and all my DV dubs got messed up. NEVER AGAIN with this lousy company
I will have to revisit and post another review when I get my new Tungsten C...because this one is being returned. The WiFi would not connect to my home network or any hotspots.I sent an email to Palm tech support which made some suggestions (like hardcoding SSID and IP address) which I had already tried, and then called tech support. They basically read from the manual to troubleshoot it. Then said I better return it.Other than the WiFi no working, the T|C seems great. Colors are excellent, it is fast, and I like the keyboard. I had purchased some add-on SD cards with software and they all worked just fine.I am looking forward to getting a replacement, and will write again once I can try the WiFi.
The card works great and the installation was a snap. I downloaded the latest drivers from their website (Win XP). My laptop now freezes when it goes into standby...but otherwise it works great.
Everyone who gives the Polycom Communicator C100S a great rating is absolutely correct. Under Windows XP this device is awesome. The sound quality is great on both ends. It doesn't take you long to realize that you are carrying on a conversation in a much more natural manner without a headset on.When you want to use this device on any operating system other than Windows XP, you'll find that the device is nothing more than a cheap speaker and desktop microphone. Of course it works with Skype on Linux, MacOS and Windows Vista, just like any other speaker and desktop microphone do. Crappily.The magic of this device is in the software. The echo cancellation and sound quality are all products of the drivers that lie between Skype and the device. Wihout those drivers, the device is just an expensive USB speaker/microphone. Those who say that the device works with MacOS and Vista are only partially right. The Skype integration buttons do not work on anything but XP and I could live with that. But the audio processing in the driver is what makes this device usable with Skype. Without it, there is terrible echo from your side that makes the device unusable. You may as well use a cheap pair of speakers and a cheap desktop microphone. You'll get the same performance and it'll cost you a lot less.Windows Vista has been available to the software developers at Polycom for over a year now and there is apparently no Vista driver in the works. This means that the Polycom Communicator C100S is useless for almost all new computer purchasers. (I did recently read that Dell is now offering Windows XP on some new PC purchases. I belive for enterprise level buyers only though.)There is apparently now no plan to release a Mac driver, as if there was ever one in development. Which I highly doubt. So, according to my spidey senses, unless you use Windows XP exclusively, and don't have any plans for a new computer, purchasing this device now is a waste of money.This is a terrible shame as the Polycom Communicator C100S is an awesome device and I was really looking forward to using it when I purchased it. So far I haven't been able to use it more than once, as they haven't released any Vista drivers. I did use it once with a VMWare virtual machine running Windows XP, just to make sure that my device wasn't broken, and it does work as advertised on Windows XP.Vista drivers were supposed to be released mid 2007, but it's almost mid 2008 now and there are no hints that they have ever assigned a software guy the task of writing them. My advice is to wait until Polycom shows some interest in supporting this device with current operating systems before shelling out any money for it. :o(
After 2 month of usage one of the drives has died. I had a RAID1 set up 500GB+500GB on my Maxtor. Don't rely on the mirror drive settings. In case of failure, data on healthy drive is only available while your PC is up. As soon as you shut down the PC or Maxtor goes to the sleep mode, drive becomes inaccessible.If your secondary drive crushes you will be able to copy your files to extra storage, but if your primary drive died then you are in trouble and you will have to void warranty in order to get inside to switch cables between primary and secondary drives (this is only in case if you know how to do this).When you send drive for repairs/replacement you are not going to get your data back. Data is not covered by warranty. Cost of data recovery services running from $3000 to $10000.-----Maxtor's 1-TB add-on is not field-serviceable. System builders should be aware that Maxtor engineers advise that the unit should not be opened for disk replacement. That is to say, the drives are not replaceable. Should a disk failure occur in the first year of operation, Maxtor will replace it under warrantee, but, past that, users are advised to replace the unit.
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.
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.
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.
There are reasons why to not buy this:1.It's terrible!2.It sucks like azz!!3.It's only for punk azz littie kidz!!!4.It Finally broke!!!!(YIPPEE!!)And...5.Disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!I would rather buy a Sony dvd player than this garbage!!!!!
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.
I had never heard of Crucial before this purchase, and now I know why. Despite trying it about four times, my new Mac Mini would not boot up with this memory installed. The Mac would boot just fine with the factory memory, but the Crucial chips: nada. Swapping back to the factory memory, it works. Back to the Crucial, nothing.My Mac is now running sweetly with the factory memory. This Crucial stuff is back in its box, waiting for a return.--- Follow-up ---I returned my memory for a full refund, and had the refund inside a week. So I have to give Crucial credit for customer service. Still can't recommend the product, though.
I really feel like I wasted my money. The unit stopped being able to record from the TV after about 10 months - when I noticed it was too late to claim on the warranty. What a waste of money at a time when no one needs to be wasting money. A great disappointment of a purchase. I am sick every time I think about it.Still, I can continue to dub VHS tapes to DVD, but I am quickly running out of old VHS tapes to copy. Now what?
My mouse died and after reading reviews, I decided to try Logitech and the MX 400. I've never used a logitech product before, but all the reviews seemed favorable. To be upfront, I own a macbook pro running 10.4.8. I connected the mouse and it seemed a little sluggish to me. I loaded the software and it refused to recognize my mouse. i went to the logitech support site, followed the instructions and I still could not get the Logitech Control Center software to work. I couldn't even UNINSTALL the software and when i checked in my library, some of the software items were missing. I contacted customer support and they recommended installing old driver software (2.1.2 and 2.1.1) which I could not do because I could not uninstall 2.1.3. Everything I did and asked resulted in the same response, try reinstalling 2.1.1 and finally, calling tech support which is open at times that are not very convenient for me. So after about 6 hours of trying to get the mouse to work properly, I returned it, purchased a less feature rich mouse from Kensington, which works great with my Mac, and now am quite happy.So... if you're a Mac user and you want to be able to do chording or other use of a multi-buttoned mouse, do not buy the logitech mice until they fix these bugs. According to logitech I wasn't the only one having this problem.
There is a constant hissing/humming sound in the background, whether the noise-cancelling feature is on or not.
This product is lousy. The batteries could not hold a charge, I should have done my research, Monster is out of business, any batteries out there are old and expired. When they were in business the batteries worked great, however, now they're all expired and cannot stay charged. I threw them away.
I originally liked this product, but they've discontinued US support and I can't even get updated maps, even though I paid for an extended deal to continue map updates into the future. Can't believe they sold it while disabling downloads to the US.I also am tired of the thing being unable to plug into power while displaying a route. If your battery runs out you have to wait until it is completely charged to use it again....and my battery lasts about 10 minutes.
Hosa 15 Neutrik Speakon to Banana Plug Speaker Cable, 14 AWG, with 2 ConductorsNotice that under the Product Features section, it says "50-Feet length." They LIE! It's 15 feet. Don't get fooled. This is the first time I didn't get what I was expecting, and only the second time ever, that I'm returning something. I'll have to figure out how to do that...
I bought this brand because the price was attractive. What a mistake. The screen protector is flimsy and hazy. Much trouble to put on the screen without bubbles. Once I got it on finally, I found that the film dimmed the view of the screen. I'd rather go naked than use this product. Lesson learned about value.
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.
I bought this at 2:00pm, returned it the same day. I didn't have any problems when i hooked it up. It wasn't until when i ran the wizard to enable the encryption that i started having problems. My internet connection was disconnected. I tried read the manual but had very little info. This item is not plug and play. Look elsewhere, even if you have to spend a little more.
I, like many others interested in KVM switches, am trying to switch between two desktop PCs with the same monitor, keyboard, mouse, and sound. I have a regular PC desktop running Vista and a new Mac Mini with a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard combination.This product was designed so poorly that you CANNOT use a wireless keyboard/mouse combo since each USB port on the KVM switch must be plugged into both a keyboard and mouse, respectively. Most all keyboard/mouse combos use only one USB connection - which will not work with this switch! Iogear knows about this flaw and reports this information hidden in their website.If you do not use nor plan on ever buying a wireless keyboard/mouse combo, then maybe this device would work for you, but as so many people have found out already - this device is unacceptably designed and has required many product returns.
I received this as a Christmas gift and it has been very difficult to use. When I first got it, I tried to upload pictures to it for about two hours. Didn't work. Then I went to the Coby website and downloaded an updated driver. After spending most of the day downloading fewer than 20 photos, I just tried to add more pictures (two weeks later) and the software is nowhere to be found on my computer.
I bought these at full retail price ($99.99) in February 2007. They worked well for a little over three months, and then all of a sudden, from normal everyday use, the left earbud just stopped working. UGH!The noise cancellation worked well enough, particularly during my daily NYC subway commute. However, it was too easy to get the cords tangled. Plus, the triangular on-off switch/clip-on was at an awkward length for use with an iPod, on a treadmill or elliptical machine. (Also, it was easy to forget that noise cancellation was on, so I would wear down the battery frequently. It should have an auto shut-off feature.)In short, it does what it's supposed to do, but for the price, it should last a good couple of years. I do NOT recommend this product. Do a search for "earbuds" or "headphones" here on Amazon, sort by "Bestselling," and choose something else.
Amazon.com has subcontracted large product delivery duties to local &quot;last-mile&quot; shippers. They were uncooperative with respect to scheduling delivery (rigid time windows) and the driver would not place the product where my wife (who just had a baby by C-section) asked (&quot;we only have to get it through the door, lady). Amazon was not responsive to my complaints about the scheduling difficulties and told me I could cancel the order but would have to pay shipping charges. I guess books are a little easier to ship. Next time CIRCUIT CITY OR BEST BUY.
I was not able to hotsync the z22 with my Windows Vista desktop computer, despite having downloaded the "fix" from palm support. I noticed someone else had the same problem, but the review was buried on page 4 or 5 of the reviews. I'd get another product if you have Vista.
I purchased this pricey unit from amazon in March 2008. After just over a year of careful use (I even bought the carrying case) it now flickers when plugged in. It seems that the single pin plug in for this unit is not very sturdy, most other units use a mini USB plug.I e-mailed customer service, who told me I was 2 months out of warranty and out of luck. I just assumed that a unit of this price would last more than 14 months because it is now useless!Stick to companies that stand behind their products (NOT MAGELLAN)!!
although they were wireless, he did not mention that they had to be plugged into the outlet 24/7 for them to connect to the device. i thought i could have used them for outside wen i am on the go. it took me the longest time to figure out that there was a 3.5 mm jack inside the bigger one. would have been recommended if they were separated from the beginning. It's fine for in the house, the connection is a pain in the ass and they broke within half a year (non excessive use) this was a nightmare and decided to just not bother and trashed the whole thing.
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
I spent 4 weeks with customer service, who were very patient and helpfull, but in the end we could never get it to work with my speedstream modem. I finally gave up, took my losses and bought a syslink.
I bought this camera after my Sony Mavica died, and am now wishing I had bought the Cybershot instead. I have tried is several different modes to take a good picture, most are quite blurry. The image stabilization seems to make them more so! The camera will only take 12x zoom in 6 MP mode, and you better know your way around a camera to read the manual. I am going to try to resell and buy myself a Cybershot, I don't want to be a professional to get a decent shot.
This is my first gripe review. The backpack slips off when jogging, working out at the gym, or walking across a room holding it in your hand. The little &quot;slider&quot; that switched the player on and off, upload, somehow slipped into the molding. The only way I've been able to turn it on is with a small eyeglass screwdriver. NOW, two days ago, the unit began unexpectedly turning itself off!!Unless your immobile and treat this like its a Tiffany vase, DON'T BUY IT!! I'm already looking for a replacement and never buying anything else from this company, EVER!
We also live in a two story house and the sound quality is terrible. Can't believe that I have to buy another brand. Unuseable.
Power supply on all these TVs in weak and mine is going out ( it beeps on and off before I get picture) and I think they (Samsung ) should replace this circut board free. **2 year old TV***
I loved this product for its many functions. It is not yet one year old, however, and has had a complete failure of all systems. The warranty is only for 90 days, so I'm out of luck. The Sony people gave me an address to take it to for repairs (parts, not labor, are still under warranty) but could not give me a phone number for the service center! I was told they did not have one and left to fend for myself. It did not cost enough to track down this service center and hope the repairs cost less than the purchase price.
I got these to replace my yellow Sony sports headphones. The yellow ones were kind of "rubbery" and I've had them for years. These broke within 3 weeks. And not under great stress or high use, either. Just simply taking them off of my head by pulling them apart to get them out of my ear and they broke where the length of the left ear adjusts.Very poor design and cheap plastic. I'll buy other Sony headphones, especially if I can find ones made similar to my older yellow ones. But I will never buy another set of these.Plus: They sound greatCon: They are such poor design that they broke at a really thin place of construction that would get a LOT of pressure from anyone when putting them on or taking them off their head.
Save your money, I should have taken the advice of the other negative postings. I had this on my home network for three months and it only worked for the first 2 weeks. I even did all of the updates and patchs and it could not handle my VPN to work and the wireless would surf at below dial up speeds. I had to buy the Linksys to replace it and it has been working great.
I didn't and paid the price.. I assumed the others handled their headphones too roughly thus they were experiencing broken cords. So I bought it, and suffered the same outcome. The cords are VERY cheap. They aren't flexible steel wires, they are cheap copper wires that after a frequent bending, they will break!DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT, IT SUCKS. While the headphones are very light and are decent sounding (not as great as one of the reviewers stated it was), the the wiring is very poor. They will DEFINITELY break at some point of regular use. And you won't be able to fix it. I tried to replace the wiring with better ones and basically broke the headphones in the process. There's no way to pop out the drivers, they're sealed permanently.The wiring is so cheap you'll notice if you bend it in any way, it stays that way (cheap copper). This proved it was very maleable and susceptible to breakage after frequent (but normal) flexing.Again, don't buy these speakers, you're better of spending it towards a different set that has better wires.
Only one of the outputs worked on this 2way splitter. I verified this by using known good coaxial cables and working devices.
The sound quality is not good. The scroll dial is not easy to deal with. The volume function is very touchy. It is located in the center dial and it's also used to "stop". It's almost like a "joystick", so if you are not careful, you are constantly turning unit on and off instead of lowering or raising the volume. I have had many voice recorders, and although I like the ease and capability it has to save on the computer, I like the Sony product much better for sound quality and ease of use.
In so many ways the Tungsten C is a perfect Handheld, but Palm made one HUGE mistake that will send many people back for a refund (like me).Unlike all the competing PocketPC models and Sony Clie units, the Tungsten C cannot output stereo sound. The jack that looks like a headphone jack is actually a MONO HEADSET jack like what you would use with your cellphone.Listening to music and watching home movies and TV shows has been a great feature of the newest PDA's which I enjoy while riding the train or flying. It's really great to be listening to your favorite music while reading the days news or sending email. I just can't believe Palm decided people didn't need this feature.The MONO HEADSET jack does have some interesting possiblities in terms of using the unit as a IP Phone via WiFi (when that technology becomes available). It also could be used to record business meetings (software included).The screen, keyboard, processor, size, and Wi-Fi capabilities are really best of breed on this unit. Too bad for the one glaring omission. I returned mine today.
After buying a number of Viewsonic monitors over the years I found them to be a fairly good brand. However my recent experience with that company was less than acceptable by ANY standards. This unit failed several months ago and I sent it in to get fixed. I got it back and since I bought a Samsung to replace it, didn't hook it up until a few months later. It lasted two days before blowing up completely. I called them and after more than a hour on hold, finally was told that they would replace the monitor with another unit. I shipped it back to the warehouse and they recieved it on Dec 13th. That was the last I heard from them. I called again and waited on hold for another hour until the rep came on only to tell me that this model was not in stock and she couldn't tell me just when it would ship but said she would contact me the next day with a status report. This didn't happen so I called their "support" number and this time was on hold for TWO HOURS until someone condescended to answer the call. I am told that the reason for the unseemly delay is that there were only FIVE (5) support reps because they had closed their support center on the east coast and they were "short-handed" at the Walnut, CA facility. I then discover now that the monitor that was to have been replaced was out of stock but was due in a week from today. When the rep tried to put this replacement into the system, (again, on hold for another 20 minutes) the system (new, by the way as of December 2nd)tossed out the request because the monitor was now out of warranty! I tried to explain that it had failed the second time only two days after installation but all they could see was that it was "out of warranty". I've done a LOT of business with Viewsonic for the last ten years and have probably spent upwards of $20,000. Never again will I do business with that company unless they send me the cost of that monitor or at least send a replacement. Even then, I will be looking at Samsungs from now on as my first choice.
Have been scouring reviews on different budget headphones and earbuds. Decided to try the CX-300's due to mostly good reviews and price point. Sound is OK, a bit better but nothing extraordinary compared to the standard IPOD earbuds or my old Sony MDR-V200's. For the price ($21)they are fine.
I thought this was going to be a really cute way to show of my pictures. It would have been - had it worked for more than a week. First of all the software was not compatible and then when I did manage to get it installed the device worked ok for a few days but the battery had to be recharged almost every day. Not worth the time! ALSO then to bet all - the wear of having it as a key chain - well you might as well give it up. IT BROKE IN LESS THAN 3 weeks time. NOT weather resistant and not durable!Did not like this one at all!
Do you like to buy expensive ink all the time? Do you enjoy extremely water-soluble inks (even a slight amount of humidity or perspiration on your hands will easily cause your printed work to smudge away)?This product is deceptive. On the outside it looks nice, it is loaded with useful features such as a high-quality scanner and nice looking prints at an affordable every day low price. However do not be deceived. This product is inferior to previous HP printers I have owned, it seems they are abandoning their commitment to high quality for high profits through the use of cheap water-soluble inks (e.g. rubs off extremely easily) provided to the consumer at low amounts and high prices.You were warned from one unhappy HP customer.
I found that the headset volume for this phone was low, even when I adjusted the volume all the way up. Perhaps I could buy a better headset to fix this problem. But why should I have to?
I constantly had to turn it off and restart. It kept stopping. I went for the SlimX
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 is a good machine if your phone does not have a answer machine. No visual review for caller ID which makes this machine use less if you intend to use the caller ID. The black color is nice compared to the white which seem to always get dirty or dicolored after along time or heavy usage. The cost is alittle bit higher than others but the quality is good. Easy to operate and I like the messege indication.
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.
I bought this for my wife for her birthday,and had toreturn it because the DVD palyer would not work. I returned it and got a repalcement, which once again the DVD player failed to work! It is a piece of junk.
The Sony Bean is junk; the access door is weak and breaks easily. Mine broke after using for 2 months, the warranty is 3 months but since this was a Christmas present, the warranty had expired. Sony offered to do a exchange for the unit at a price that exceed the purchase price by $30. I would never purchase a Sony Bean again. Additionally I am very disappointed is Sony's proposed resolution to the issue.I now have an Ipod - it works great
I bought this deck because I had had TWO previous ones stolen and I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that just might be stolen. At first it was great! Great sound for me, it looked cool, and it played CDs. A lot of people have said the display lights are too bright, but they don't really bother me. After I had the unit for about 4 months I started having problems. First the screen would turn itself off even though all the other display lights remained on. Then the volume started to turn itself up randomly. I could deal with those two problems, but then the unit did something very strange. One day I went and moved my car without the faceplate on. The unit still played the CD I had in it without the faceplate!!!! None of these are really big problems but they are very annoying and I am considering buying a new brand name unit.
Received this purchase BEFORE time promised and in excellent condition. For first time digital camera users such as myself, this was easy to use and a good starting system.
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 sound is lousy. I would put on level with the headsets airlines give you, then they throw them away after one use. Actually airline head sets sound better.
Works fairly well but falls short of what I expected. Keyboard: The worst thing is that there is no My Documents Button. The Smart Keys are not at all Smart and keep changing applied settings on their own. Too much emphasis on the Media Touch Sensitive Controls and the Mute Button rarely works. F Key Presets may, or may not, remember applied settings. The Display Screen is hard to read and should have a Back-light. It also locks up on occasion. Mouse: Overall, the Mouse works fairly well and is easily programmable, however, the Pointer Acceleration is way too fast and will not adjust. Combo: Very poor performance with regards to the Screen-saver. Often have to wait a full minute before the Screen-saver is disabled with Mouse movement or key stroke. Bluetooth keeps putting a Folder into My Documents(always empty)which I am continuously always having to delete. This unit is far better than Microsoft's IntelliType & IntelliPoint, but that's not saying much. I rate this Combo at 2 Stars where I was expecting 5. Very disappointed with this purchase.
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.
this unit boasts of surge protected coax input and splitter, where you connect your cable (or sat cable) into the unit, then the signal is split in two, one output going to your TV or receiver, the purpose being protection against lightning strikes and surges that travel thru coax lines. BUT I've lost SEVERAL channels, mainly premium and HD, with that hookup. this has been mentioned in older forums. it does not seem , as of today, that APC has any solution. or explanation.
I bought these for my 13 yr old daughter to replace her iPod headphones that had broken. Both my daughters and I tried to use these headphones to no avail. They simply did not fit. We tried all the rubber caps, many different ways and they never fit into our ears. I got sick of seeing them lying around, and I was pissed about spending so much money on a pair of stupid buds that I threw them in the garbage. We'll stick with the iPod buds. They fit our ears and sound great.
These speakers are cheesy....I had some other speakers made by the same company and they lasted for about 5 years. Travel can be rough but they hung in there with me. They were great slim had a nice case so I went with the same company...mistake...not as good as my first. If you are just looking for something to sit close they do their job. Keeping in mind these are for travel so expect sound limitation. I got the adapter; unless you want speakers right next to you, not a good option, cord needs to be longer or go blue tooth...hint hint....
I use my Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick almost exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This joystick lacks the precision for a good flight simulator experience. Specifically, the joystick seems to develop "gaps" in its ability to accurately translate a movement of the stick into a respose from the airplane; this results in unequal movements of the ailerons and rudder when comparing left/right motions. Additionally, the throttle control will not fully downthrottle the engine, so when making landings, I must resort to the keyboard to reduce power to idle. I had this problem with my first Logitech joystick, called the company, and they send me a free raplacement, but this one has now developed the same problems. I am a private pilot, and MS Flight Simulator is a great way for prospective pilots to learn to fly, but you'll be wasting your time if the joystick that your using will not accurately fly the airplane. This joystick may be good for rowdy shoot-em-up games that don't require precision, but its a poor choice for flying.
I bought two of these two and a half years ago, and this summer within a few days of each other they both stopped accepting CD's. My over fifteen year old TEAC still functions at a fraction of the price.As for rating, I'd give them a minus rating if it was available. I also know of two other people with the same problem.
Yep, this thing worked fairly well for awhile (over a year) but it never seemed to work right when I plugged in my iPad or iPhone. It either didn't charge them or my Macbook Pro didn't recognize them. I thought 'no big deal' I'll just plug those items in directly into the Mac. Well, today my laptop won't recognize anything coming out of this hub: my back up drive, my printer, my track ball nothing, nada, zip. I honestly don't understand how a simple hub could go bad just sitting behind my lap top. Easiest job on the desk and it crapped out.
Toshiba just entered the group of those small, shady brands that advertise their products erroneously, on purpose, to give it a bump. I took 20 days to write this since I was not believing it and really wanted to make sure this was happening. I called Toshiba several times to understand exactly what was going on. I called Sony to ask why the PS3 wasn't working on 1080p (as someone on the Toshiba hotline advised me to, believe it) and even Sony said yes, your tv should accept the 1080p signal, let's try the cable, etc, giving me even more of a headache. Do you think the decent brands like Sony or Samsung would ever do it? Of course not. Well, I really used to think Toshiba was in that group too, and I was wrong, so...This TV does not accept any sort of 1080p signal, it just "converts" the image to 1080p with a built-in converter. I talked to a specialist and THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS HAVING THE 1080p SIGNAL COMING FROM THE ORIGINAL MEDIA.I will never buy anything Toshiba anymore because of this, and I'm talking to my lawyer (not kidding) to see if there is anything that can be done. THIS IS OUTRIGHT UNTRUTHFUL, LYING PROPAGANDA. Meanwhile, do not buy this over any of the regular, good brand 1080i TVs you see out there, it's really not worth it.
I have gone through two pairs of these, each pair loses sound in the right ear bud after two months of use. I have used them with the ipod and zune and they just wear out. They are not worth the money.
I don't understand how these ever made it to market. They are cheaply made in China and they come with virtually NO SOUND. I am not kidding you. I thought it was a good deal since it came with a carrying case but I sure was wrong.The only good review you will find on these units is from the poor sellers who bought a bunch of them and are trying to sell them as fast as they can before the word gets out that these players are defective !!!And try to get Protron's customer service to help you! That is a nightmare in itself!
I bought this for my PS2 Network Adaptor and it does work with Playstation 2 but when I tried to play SOCOM online you can't hear anyone speak. I called up the help desk and they told me that this router doesn't support voice over it and they are looking into fixing the problem but as of now I wasn't able to do anything about it. I also had a problem with configuring ports on my computer so when I asked the help desk and they gave me the runaround with no help at all. Very poor customer service by this company. Also, it's not a 800 number so I had to call across the country for poor customer service and it's not 24 hour service.
I bought 5 of these of Christmas presents now just a little over a year later only one works mostly due to the fact that it's owner does not use it much. Battery problems, overheating etc. Avoid. I am a die hard Samsung fan but this is a bad camera.
I bought ExtremeMac Luna around 18 months ago. To be fair, it was a good product while it lasted. Six months after the warrenty expired it stopped working, with a message on its screen advising me to contact customer services. I have been trying this for weeks with no response what so ever. I am now forced to buy a new machine, from a different manufacturer of course.Please be aware that if you buy anything made by this company, there is no after sales customer support at all. Once they have your money you are on your own. If you are happy to have something that lasts only a year then it should be fine as the seller will cover faults. But best advice is to buy from a manufacturer that cares about customer service.
Not even 6 months and the little USB adaptor has pooped out. All that happens when i plug it into the computer is a USB device malfunction message. My suggestion: Buy cheap and you get just what you pay for.
They look terrific, but sound lousy. Very tinny, very little bass. For about 10 dollars more you can get Koss 'phones at Radio Shack. They don't look as cool, but they sound much better.
Toshiba US will only replace Region 1 DVD players so if it goes wrong, even after a few months they will not replace it.
Support is unreachable (their phone system will answer 24/7, but it's unknown if anyone is actually ever there), and the router flat out doesn't work when reset. I mean, come on. If you reset a router, you should at least be able to get into it via normal LAN mode. The lights are on, but noones home. Look elsewhere.
I bought this Protron from shop NBC and the unit would not work. I hade to hold the cord to get it to work. I called shop NBC and they told me to call Protron. Protron is located in Chula Vista CA. near San Diego. They were no help. This unit is junk and always shuts off. Must be plugged in all the time,thats not very portable to me. ( no battery) STAY AWAY!!!!!!!
We are on our second monitor and wouldn't you know 2 weeks after the 30 days Tiger Direct gives you to send items back the screen started going blank the same way the first one did. This monitor has been more trouble than it is worth would have been better off to spend more for higher quality.
Ordered this deck as a gift. Never heard of Pyle before. Now I know why. This deck looks cheap with its tacky blue graphics. Right out of the box, the power switch didn't work. It has a one-year limited warranty, BUT you have to send it to the manufacturer at your expense, and send $20 for return shipping. Why would anyone spend $30+ on shipping for an item that arrived defective? It's going back to Amazon, and I'll buy a brand I recognize and trust.
The drive worked fine for three months( Mid-August to Mid-November) and then failed.I just called Seagate and was told they will send me a "refurbished" drive as a replacement. They sent me a hard drive in a box with a 2003 copyright. I am not sure if this is older technology than the original or not but the packaging was from an earlier incarnation of the drive.A bad first experience with external hard drives. I will not buy from Seagate again.
I had the same problem as the 1st poster, very dissapointing and quite aggrivating because I really needed this yesterday
Great if you have issues seeing your clock. Radio reception terrible. Switches feel cheap. Keeps accurate time...
In twenty seven years of buying computer gear I've been pretty lucky, until I bought this device. I purchased this solely because it could be configured as a Raid-1 device, to give me greater data safety by having it mirrored. All looked well, and for about 5 weeks I carefully moved all my data from internal drives to the Maxtor. About 5 weeks after purchase it failed - horrible hard disc noises, and then the pc couldn't "see" the disc.At this point the worst ever customer service kicked in. Basically Maxtor's view is that they will replace the drive for you, but they won't do anything about your data, and won't let you try and do anything about it either - if you do you void the warranty and you are then left with nothing.After it failed I noticed a lot of recent poor reviews appearing about this product. It looks like it's a lemon, and when coupled with Maxtor's very very disappointing attitude I would recommend that everyone stays as far away from this company as they possibly can. Don't make the same mistake as us reviewers - learn from it and shop elsewhere.
This tablet worked marginally well for the first couple months, though sometimes it would just stop working and I would have to unplug it and plug it back in, not a big deal.Now it will only work in 30 second spurts and then take 5 minutes before it will start working again for another 30 seconds.If you plan to use this tablet for anything beyond signing your name, save your money for one that works.
Buy a Rosco or Lee sample pack for $5 instead. It's got everything that is in here on more. You'll need some velcro to attach the gels to your flash, but it will work immensely better than this setup.Nikon should be ashamed of the asking price for this product. Then again, Nikon will try to sell you a public street if you're not careful.I like Nikon's cameras and OEM accessories. This filter set does not fall into either category. It is, instead, a hardcore screw job by Nikon
I just bought this DVD player at target like an hour ago. I came home and started reading the reviews and i'm going to return it! I bought this DVD player for my two year old boy/girl twins. I am taking them on a four hour airplane trip & thought it would be great for each of them to be able to hold their own screen so there would be no fighting, but....there is no battery pack so it has to be plugged in for it to work! I thought about just keeping it for the car but it sounds like a piece of junk :( I too was not offered the extended warranty.
This enclosure's description said it was a firewire/USB enclosure. I obtained it to use as an external bootable HD backup for my iMac G5. It would not boot but did otherwise function as a backup. Macally Customer Service stated although this was a firewire advertised enclosure, it wasn't bootable. (I have another firewire enclosure that does boot on this computer.)
I've just tossed my second pair of these earbuds in the trash. Both of them lasted less than 2 months before one of the channels started dropping out. The wiring is just too flimsy to hold up to normal wear and tear. They sound fine and they do a good job of keeping out ambient noise, they are just too fragile for an average user.
The battery was defective - It runs about 15 seconds when it is fully charged. To return it is ~50% the price of the battery.
Bought this item through Tiger Direct - does not work at all. I have a wireless sub that is about 10 feet away - hooked it up and nothing. Wasted money - the only bad thing that I've ever purchased on Amazon.
I've got a Dell Lattitude P4 C540/640 with XP Pro. The instructions say to install the software first, then the USB reciever...no problem...mouse comes up and works fine...for a few days. After that, nothing. Proceed to go through all the troubleshooting, remove driver, remove software, reboot, install software, install reciever...nothing. Press channel change button on reciever and mouse....nothing. Get a new one and nothing from the start. Test USB port with other USB devices, no problem. Returing this junk for something else. What a hassle.
DONT BUY!!!!!I was looking for an all around lens. So I thought this 28 to 300mm would do the trick. The problem is (BAD GLASS) Even if you have this lens on a tripod the 250-300 looks blurry. So take it from me. Save up more money and buy GOOD GLASS which this is NOT!!!! My canon kit lens is better than this. 18-135mm
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.
Like half the reviews here, mine worked great a few times and then nothing. It's now been over two years since it worked properly, I guess I'll throw it out.
I acquired this product after being satisfied with the previous version of the Targus Chill pad.This version saw an mind-numbing design change as touched by other users, where the power chord, instead of being a sturdy bent chord that tucks along the side of the unit like the previous model, is a long, flimsy plug that sticks twice as far out the back end perpendicular to the model. Unless you use your laptop as a PC and never move it, the loads on this plug will act as a lever and break the small part on the inside of the device that makes the power connection within 6 months. Unless you get free shipping from your work, do not even bother with this item. It costs about $13 to ship it back to targus, which they require before sending a replacement. I requested on multiple occasions to either receive an older version of the pad in return, or to have them simply send me the internal piece so I could fix it myself, but they claim to not have either of those available. I don't understand how they don't have any of the part, and claim not to know who makes the part in question, as if they didn't have any and don't know who makes them, how would they make the product to begin with?As of today, this became the last Targus product I purchased, and as the user with the previous post has done, I am now looking at other cooling pads. Thanks for not sending me a $0.08 cent part Targus, you just lost one customer as a result, and probably a heck of a lot more after reading reviews like this.Oh yea, if you're not worried about the faulty design of the power chord, this unit is unbearably loud. The original chill mat from targus made virtually no noise. This newer version is quite loud in quiet settings, such as a library or study area where I have to turn it off completely to avoid embarrassment.
This product is a waste of money and time if you have the new iMac April 2009 (UPDATED 4-23-09) due to the new iMac and MacMinis having a firmware problem which has been admitted by Apple. Since it is NOT the keyboard the rating was updated to reflect that. the key response is rather nice and the entire unit is compact and pretty.
I also had issues with the screen. There was a thumb print on the inside of the screen and a new screen had to be put in. That was the easy part. After months of the TV not working and 5 service calls, Toshiba finally replaced my TV. The newer one has blown bulbs twice in 10 months and has been in for service once. Toshiba's customer service is really bad. They have a "we got your money now your screwed" attitude. Google this model and you will find multiple sites with very upset people. I know some have been lucky, but don't take the chance.
I have to say that this printer has been a pain ever since I bought it. It prints unclear letters, makes gaps in the black ink and acts like it is out of color when it really isn't . I think that this product must be manufactured with a defect. Also, sometimes it bleeds large quantities of black paint when it prints and it gets all over everything. This is a real waste of money. Even if you put in brand new ink cartridges it still prints horribly and its picture printing quality is just as bad.
I played three dvd movies and every one skipped and paused about every 10 minutes. It also skipped on a cdr. The mp3 playback worked but has no functions, no id3 tags, no shuffle. You can skip through tracks, but thats about it. I tried to play a cdr with mpeg files and nothing happened except some soundtrack like music that wasnt even on the disc. I sent it back as a defective unit. The skipping problem seems to be common with a lot of dvd players based on many reviews I have read. I am going to try some other brands and see if one will work. Altogether, very disappointing
The FM transmitter for the ipod does not provide a reliable and effective way to listen to your music in the car. One should look at other solutions.
Got my Seagate via Dell and hooked up to my new PC running Vista. Installation was smooth, quick. The drive did good for several days, but, ironically, I was calling Dell even then to settle a problem where my brand-new PC would freeze on bios (before Vista could boot). Not long after that, Seagate started disappearing from My Computer. After trying everything, finally disconnected Seagate and my Dell PC began booting fine (this after Dell finally sent me a replacement computer). Who knew? Can't truss Seagate now. Can't return the drive to Dell, so I'm sending it back to the company (hope I get a new replacement to experiment with but won't miss the thing if I don't). For what it's worth, the drive seemed more stable (but slow) with my older Dell PC running XP.
It is so unfortunate that a company like IOGear can make such a shoddy product. This is my second one, after exchanging due to problems with the first one. I continue to have the same problem with the kvm constantly loosing connection with the keyboard. Having to reach to the back of my PC and unplug the device and plug it back in again gets frustrating quick, and defeats the purpose of having the kvm in the first place. Look at other kvm's before getting this one.
I don't get all the great reviews. When I first got these I intended to return them but never got around to it. They just broke after 6 months and I only used them in the gym 4 days a week for an hour or so. They aren't terrible but sound tinny. I only paid $10 for them so I didn't expect greatness but I can't say that these sound better than the stock ipod buds.
I had another bag (generic) that works well for my other camera. I thought "Samsonite" was synonymous with quality. WRONG! The main zippers are very weak and had a plastic gripper which immediately fell off one of them. Then there is a stiff flap, covering the zipper track and which makes it almost impossible to open.The Amazon vendor also charges around $8 S&H; so it costs almost $30 total. AWFUL!
Overall I liked the camera, except that it took exceptionally dark pictures in medium-to-low light conditions, and the night mode is useless.The zoom is great, given how rare it is to find a 4x zoom even in newer cameras.Picture preview and deletion is handy, except that the joystick in a little touchy, sometimes hard to handle without clicking down while navigating.Now it is broken - it immediately turns off after it turns on, even with new batteries. Apparently this happens to a lot of Kodak cameras - I'll never buy another Kodak after this one.
Stopped working after 3 months. Refuses to pass audio signal unless you manually align the stupid thing every time. One port doesnt pass anything.The usage was extremely light. I would imagine a heavy user being disappointed within return window.
It did not work at all for me . But no skin of my back , the car got totaled soon after . I'm glad i walked away from the crash .This item was used and posibly was broken when was sold to me .
total piece of junk. It worked for a few months and then started to give the bad disk error.Worst yet, too light to use as a boat anchor... so it is not even good enough to be used for that.
The 1st unit we received was broken on the DVD side. After exchanging hassle and shipping back. The new unit starts breaking after 6 months. The DVD quality sucks, VCR has never worked right....Do they have a negative star rating?
I bought this to reduce the glare when using the laptop in the car. It doesn't reduce the glare when inside the house, much less in the car. In fact, it darkens the screen to where you can hardly find the mouse pointer.I didn't need the privacy screen since most all laptops have a reduced viewing angle anyway.I consider this a complete and total waste of a lot of money.
The unit itself is ok, other than the battery was completely dead on arrival. The real problem is I ordered a new unit, on sale directly from Amazon and I was sent a refurbished unit, with the previous users home address and destination addresses still in the memory of the GPS. I finally found the phone number for Amazon, which isn't easy. They should have sent me a new unit and picked up my refurbished unit. Instead, I have to send back the unit I received, for a refund. The new units are no longer on sale, so I would have to buy a refurbished unit or pay a lot more. I said ok, then just credit me the difference of what I paid for a new one, to the price you sell a refurbished one for. Amazon said, "no". Part of my purchase price was a gift card, so, I am afraid things will get even more screwed up if I return it. I am very disappointed with Amazon.
This player, although cheap, has an obvious problem in the firmware. After updating to the latest (and last) revision, anytime you add new songs to the player it brings up a message that says, error on line: xxx. You have to then take out the battery for it to finish updating. Several emails to their tech support notifying them about the issue and pleading with them to update the firmware came to nothing. They really don't care.Next, I bought several 1 gig SD cards to put in the expansion slot. After working for 2 days, the player *demolished* each card rendering them non-useable.This product is obviously not supported anymore by the company. Stay away from any clearance items of these players you may find.
It is broken when I got it. It cannot received some TV channels. but price is cheap. Design is good for small TV.
The Creative drivers are dreadful. Even the signed Creative Inc drivers crashed my brand new clean Vista x64 installation. Do a web search on "ha20x2k.sys BSOD" and you'll see all the users who had the dreaded "Blue Screen of Death" from these drivers. I've had to disable much of the functionality and use just the generic Microsoft WHQL drivers. I won't ever buy another Creative product again. As enticing as their hardware features are, their poor driver quality just ruins everything.
I'm not gonna lie, at first I thought these were pretty great. They fit comfortably and the sound was pretty good. However, I had these just over a month when the right ear bud all of a sudden stopped producing sound. I go to Sony's website to see if they have a solution. Their solution was this "Check to make sure the headphones are plugged in. If problem persist headphones will need to be replaced. Well isn't that nice since the warranty is 30 days. I now truly hate Sony and will not be buying any of their products.
I have no idea what this thing is supposed to charge, but it definitely isn't a DS Lite. It looks like a phone charger, or maybe it's meant for an older Gameboy system. Seller has ignored my attempts to contact them and fix the problem. Next time I'm just going to get my goods from a trusted vendor, and I recommend you do the same.
After thirteen months, my display died. Also, the lights on this face plate are wayyy too bright. I've had to cover the blue buttons with electrical tape because they're too bright and there's no way to dim them.
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.
It should be a pretty good deal based on its price, if this cable works. But I guess I am just the unlucky one: the cable doesn't carry any signal. Has to return....
If you love the sound of white noise, this is the product for you! Simply plug into your ipod's headphone jack, tune the iTrip and enjoy! You will enjoy hours of your favorite songs garbled in a tangle of radio broadcasts and static. Spend the extra money and get a direct iPod input.
Plugged in in, XP recognized it immediately. I put my Smartcard in the slot and it disappeared. I can still hear it when I shake the reader.
The LCD screen is very, very fragile. Mine broke after a couple of months of use. The repair will set you back about 135 bucks, so figure that into your purchase price.
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.
I am returning a 33185 Digital FM Transmitter that I purchased because it produces very predictable static following certain lyrics. In addition, simply moving the cable introduces static.This problem seems strange because I live in an area with clear channels and I use it in a 2-seater convertible so there are no issues with interference, signal strength or signal path. Other digital FM transmitters (costing much less) do not have this problem using the same clear channels.I ordered the unit because it allowed me to eliminate a cable and a charger. My current digital FM transmitter requires that I use a separate charger and can access only 6 channels.If you like folk music, ballads or similar popular music, it is likely that you will be disappointed by this transmitter.
This cord is only 6 feet long. This is SIGNIFICANTLY shorter than the standard cord provided with HP laptops (about 9 feet). It borders on being unusable. The description and the fact that it's manufactured by HP suggest it's just like any other cord...it is NOT. Do not buy this product.
The reviewers who rate this thing highly are either crazy or paid by the manufacturer. The thing is totally flimsy, even with a lightweight camera on it like the Fuji X100. It is a joke. The ball head hardly qualifies as such, though it indeed has a ball. All in all, a rickety disappointment that qualifies for the trash can. There are much better alternatives if you are serious about your photography and willing to spend a little more. Do yourself a favor and forget this POS.
The feel of this keyboard is awesome. The design of the keys is unlike most keyboards. They just feel more comfortable to the touch. It's got great multimedia/web/office hot keys (which I never used). It's really got more than most people need.The mouse is superb. It's the most comfortable and best tracking mouse I've ever owned. Fortunately it's still great 6 months after I purchased it.I can't say that for the keyboard. A number of the letters on the keys began to wear 5 months after I got it and by 6 months it got quite noticeable.This is unacceptable for a keyboard that's not even a year old.I bought this keyboard/mouse to replace a previous keyboard/mouse I had (also logitech cordless - older model).I had the same problem with that keyboard except it only took 3 months to wear.I don't know what's wrong, but the quality of Logitech keyboards has plummeted in recent years.I bought a Logitech corded keyboard in 1999 and I didn't notice key wear till it was 5 years old. That is acceptable to me. 5 months is not.I cannot recommend Logitech keyboards for this reason. I purchased a replacement for this one, but I'm still using the excellent mouse.The new keyboard is not a Logitech and so far so good...
I ordered this for my girlfriend about a month ago. Note the "Usually ships in 2 - 4 weeks". So on the very last possible estimate ship date, I get an email from Amazon saying the item's been delayed.For the nature of the product, this is ridiculous. So, she has to walk in pitch black every night in a bad area (she's young, small and very attractive) to get home.Don't buy this product if there's any urgency. I bought it when the "2 - 4 weeks" was not currently there. So of course in the middle of wondering where the heck it is, there's a delay.As far as the quality of the product, I have no idea. I usually wouldn't write a review and give a low rating because of something unrelated to the actual product, but again because of the nature of this product I think I should remind those interested that it could take months to get to you.
I'm on my third attempt at returns for this item. The previous two filters were clearly used filters. The Tiffen boxes were not sealed and contained no dessicant. The first filter was heavily contaminated with fungus with grainy and splotched surface. The second was very grainy with fungus contamination. These were purchased through Amazon Prime. The product description did not state that I was purchasing used equipment. Amazon is very good at Prime returns but should pay attention to the quality of their suppliers.I've been at this for over a month, on my third replacement. Watch this space for updates... but I expect to get an out of stock notice and a refund. Not a happy customer here.
These speakers sound exactly like they appear, small and cheap. I would not recommend them for anything other than the most minimal applications. If you listen to music or watch movies or videos on your computer, then look for a better set of speakers. The sound these make has no "depth". I had them repackaged and ready to return after the first hour I owned them.
This CD player sounded great when I bought it. It didn't skip, had many features, and high-quality sound. However, after 3 days it abruply stopped working. you could press any button, but it wouldn't do anything. I eventually had to return it. I'm sure most of them don't mess up like that, but, if one did, so could any of the others.
Ive tried every method and 5 different computers and laptops, and these disks have failed on every single one of them.... and I dont mean just a few or even 20 of the disks.... all 100 of these disks failed to burn general data, dvd movie, music, etc... you get the point.... I have never had any experience like this in my entire life.... and i never usually leave reviews, but im an avid prime member and feel that i should let someone else know before they lose money as I just did.
I advice them to send manual and it does not look like in pictue it comes in a plastic not in a yellow box also its not a right number I recommend buy a new printer
The cord was way too short and I couldn't use it. Luckily a coworker bouhght it from me or I would have returned it immediately.
On the positive side: I love that it has two screens. I love how easy it is to strap to the headrest and it is at just the right level for the kids to watch. The remote works fine, and the controls on the main unit are easy to use. The picture is clear and bright on both screens.On the negative side: It was a little expensive. You can only use it in your car, there is no battery, so it's not truly "portable." The sound quality is poor, and the sound fades in and out so much it is incredibly annoying.All in all, the negatives win out over the positives; I would definitely not purchase again.
This unit has lots of features and great value to like. Almost bought it... I was looking for a shelf system that actually was shallow enough to fit on my bookshelf (what's with the 15" deep "shelf" systems - hello!). My Sharp HP500 is great, EXCEPT the lame alarm clock which has to be resetup each day! The HP505 fixed this, as does its current 170w successor XLMP130 which includes a nicer display, by having a daily/once option, although the current version's 5 CD stack is very slow and flimsy. This DVD playing version, per the manual, uses the HP500 single use alarm approach. Hello Sharp, reverting backwards, what where you thinkin? Also, there's no audio out to connect to the tv to use the TV speakers. And, there are many functions, including the Clock setting and Alarm Setting, that can only be done with the remote, so if you loose it, tough! There's lots of room on the front of the unit to add these funtions. Sharp, please put the manual on your site or point these things out in your specs.
Well, I didn't believe the folks that reviewed this EV-4500 Casio 4" tv so I bought one.. Big mistake!! You get a little over one hour of battery life,you don't get an A/c adapter.That's and extra $25.A car adapter is $30 and you have to order both from Casio and yes, IT'S the only one that fits. The stand is just that.. a stand.the tv just sits on it and can fall off with the slightest touch. Reception is ok at best and if you use a headset you only get mono. (That's only sound out of one side) And for the $$$ you should get all the accessories included with the TV. No carrying case either..I used my Circuit City bag...and took the %@#* thing back!! live and learn..
Like &quot;electronics fan from Holmdel, NJ United States&quot; I too have had problems installing both the Netgear MA 311 and the DG 824m router. I finally got the router installed but only after I ignored the instruction pamphlet and used commonsense and trial and error. To date, the MA 311 refuses to install on my Windows 2000 machine and I have wasted way too much of my precious time trying. Windows 2000 recognises there's a new piece of hardware there, and that it's a network adapter but won't load the drivers. In both cases, whenever I call tech support (here in Australia) I am met with every excuse - it's the OS ... it's the PC ... it's my stupidity - and a reluctance to admit that there are problems with software compatibility on some machines. However, if you read their release notes in the latest firmware, they admit that there are some issues with Windows ME . This also extends to Win98 and, as far as I can tell, Win 2000. They also told me the router isn't compatible with my ADSL providor and said I should have checked on their website before I paid 600 bucks for the gear. Turns out it IS compatible - it works... what more can I say? - but only if you don't follow their instructions. I'm sure the MA 311 is a great piece of equipment provided you've got a middle-of-the-road machine running Windows XP but I'd be very wary if you have anything else. Maybe if they weren't in denial about the problems, they'd be able to provide decent support for those of us who encounter them.
There was some type of delivery mix up. I never received the item. The seller is to refund my money.
I tried 4 DVDs with different DVD writers and still doesn't work. This stuff is junk. In addition, the manufacturernever sent the rebate. Don't buy anything from Velocity.
I have a fujitsu E series laptop with Windows XP. The cardbus will only work with USB 1.1 peripherals.I bought an IOGEAR 2.5in USB 2.0 external hard drive enclosure and this hangs when connected via the card, sometimes spontaniously rebooting my pc.Writing to my new TDK USB 2.0 40x CDRW (via Roxio OR Easy CD Creator) also fails. Yes I've tried powering the cardbus (and the enclosure) to no avail. Iogear support was non responsive.Even after a clean install of XP (for other reasons) the problem with the ION persisted.Then tried the card with the same CDRW and Drive enclosure on my friends Dell Inspiron with XP - no problems!So you may be delighted or you may not.
I tried to use this mouse with my laptop at school, and the thing wouldn't stay connected for any amount of time. I had to keep repairing it to make it work again and it would just stop working after a few minutes.
I've really enjoyed using the Adesso MCK-142Pro Keyboard. The only issue I've encountered is that the lettering on the top of the most used key caps wears off after a few weeks. The manufacturer sent me a full set of replacement key caps as part of the warranty and advised that the only solution to the problem is to apply finger nail polish to each replacement key cap to slow down the wear. I'm disappointed that such an expensive keyboard won't hold up to normal use, and that there is not a better remedy.
This unit is junk. The CD player quit working after the second day. It's especially bad since this was a Christmas present. This is my second Sony product to have a malfunctioning CD player. What happened to Sony's quality???
Considering its reputed brand name Philips, the quality of this products is not satisfactory.Why?First of all, you may hear the sound of rotating motors while disk plays, it will keep you awake, quite a annoying.You must keep volume up to suppress this noise.The reception of AM/Fm is very poor? It's not better than one dollargadget of mini FM receiver.Think of it.
I have used the Sony MDR-A35 sport headphones for many years. They were great because they sat in my ears comfortably and had great sound. Plus they didn&#8217;t slip off my head, were fairly sweat resistant and would fold up nicely into my gym bag. Unfortunately, one day the sound went out in one ear and I needed to get a replacement. I was really dismayed to find out that they don&#8217;t make that model anymore. It was a really good product, even if each pair only lasted about 5 years.Now I&#8217;ve come to learn that no one makes good folding headphones that sit in the ear. I don&#8217;t really like using ear buds when I exercise and all the other styles are annoying. For one, they&#8217;re a real pain to deal with when they&#8217;re not in your ears. I like to just drop the headphones onto my shoulders like a collar when I&#8217;m not using them. Also earbuds are not that comfortable when you sweat. Most reviewers hated the Sony MDR-AS35 headphones that seemed to replace my model (what a difference an S makes) after reading other reviews, I decided to try out these, hoping that they&#8217;d be similar to my old Sony&#8217;s but without the folding part.Well, these headphones aren&#8217;t similar at all. In fact, they&#8217;re not very good. The biggest problem I find with them is that they are way too flimsy. They don&#8217;t stay aligned on my head. Lean forward or move to the side and the headphone band moves forward, and then the speaker moves around in your ear and the sound quality gets awful. If you need to use them when you&#8217;re doing any kind of motion at all, these are simply terrible. Even when I&#8217;m on the elliptical machine, they don&#8217;t stay positioned very well. When I wipe the sweat off my brow, that knocks it out of place half the time.When they are situated exactly in the right spot, the sound quality is decent, but not nearly as good as the old MDR-A35s. So I only recommend them if you&#8217;re going to be using them and being very still.
THE DESCRIPTION SAYS THAT THIS ITEM IS AN EXTENSION CABLE IMPLYING THAT IT WILL EXTEND THE REACH OF THE EXISTING CABLE.. BUT, THE CABLE RECIEVED HAS TWIN MALE ENDS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CABLE.. IT NEEDS TO HAVE A MALE AND FEMALE END..
I am very disapointed with this machine.I had an Epson printer before. My new computer was offered with a Canon mp210 multifunction. I wanted a multifunction instead of getting a scanner because of space issue. I hardly ever use either, but find it handy to have them. The Canon ink cartridges last such a short time that I find it cheaper to take copies to the nearest quick print store. Now I find that the scanner won't work if ink is empty. I can't share pictures on the computer without ink. Ink is too expensive. I will probably get out my old Epson and buy another scanner. I wouldn't reccomend this to anyone.
The 3M Gold display privacy filter seems to be *not* compatible with the 11.6" Air display, creating a serious moire pattern (something in the display is 90 degrees different from other displays as the filter looks great when turned 90 degrees but of course it is useless that way).
I will preface with, "I am a software developer."First of all, this product's hazardous installer required me to reinstall my OS (Windows2K) twice. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice ...Anyway, here are the *real* caveats I want to tell you about.1. You cannot uninstall this software completely when in safe mode (as tech support will try and have you do in the event of a serious problem). Whoever wrote the installer *required* that your graphics resolution can NOT be low-res. Ignorant.2. Level 1 tech support, of course, knows nothing that they cannot read from a prompter.3. Level 2 tech support (which you must get elevated) will send you an EMAIL within 48 hours. You have time, don't you?4. In the response I got from level 2, they recommended that I uninstall the software ... duh, did they NOT read the note included from the level 1 tech RIGHT IN THE EMAIL stating that I could not UNINSTALL?!?As I did not have an additional 48 hours of downtime on my computer, I reinstalled my OS (again, as the second time even the Emergency Repair Disk for W2K and a Restore disk of my System Files could not save me from this "virus"). ...Save yourself the trouble ... keep shopping.
I have 2 of these units and have had issues with both. The first unit had a bad external video box. I called philips to get this fixed and I have made 4 attempts to order this part and every time they have sent me the wrong part.I purchased a second unit to use as a multimedia player for music. This time all the cables were good, but this particular unit has a buzzing in the background no matter which source you choose.I have done some research and turns out that most other owners are getting the same background noise. This is not normal. My original unit does not have this noise.Stay away from this product if you are picky about sound quality.
Mine doesn't fit my zune 120gb player so I have no idea how this thing works. I'd send it back but it ain't worth the hassle. I blame belkin or whoever at Belkin allowed this to get off the assembly plant floor.
I bought this from Walmart because of the price tag. But after the first day it would keep dropping the connection to my modem. I would have to reinstall the software at least once a week. When I got a brand new Motoroloa cable modem it wouldn't work with it at all. besides all of that it was incredibly SLOW. I would rather just plug the wire into my computer. Save you money and buy something better.
I really wish I had listened to my audiophile friends, they warned me to stay away from Bose products at any cost, but I wouldn't listen to them.OK, I admit it: I was a sucker, a mark, a fool and moron who kept seeing all those Bose advertisements in such highly respected audiophile magazines as Popular Science, Time, USA Today, etc. and figured "well they must be a great company, I see their name everywhere." Plus to be honest with you it makes me feel good to plop down three times as much money as the average Joe on these Bose products, it kind of justifies how hard I work at my miserable but very well-paying 9-5 suit job. A nice ego-rub you could call it.Anyway, straight out of the beautiful box I had a feeling something was not right. The two satellite speakers look pretty enough (all Bose products look pretty!) but they were mysteriously light. Much lighter than the Altec Lansing satellites that my sister has in her room, in fact. And the alleged "subwoofer"---yep, it was also featherweight! Darn it, I knew I should have gone to the local Best Buy to hear these first...I am a relative neanderthal with audio but one thing I do know is, the heavier the receiver and the heavier the speakers, the better quality it is. With speakers, heavier=bigger magnets=better sound.Well, I found that this theory darn well works! Oh my God these are some of the worst speakers I have EVER heard in my life. It's as if someone entirely removed the midrange, turned the treble way way too high (screechy tinny sound), and turned the bass way way up as well but not before wrapping the subwoofer driver in a big heavy blanket (thick slow and muddy bass, imagine somebody banging a bucket with a pillow).True, there is low distortion but that's only because there simply isn't much volume---the whole thing just And even more appalling: nowhere in the Bose manual does it ever say exactly how many watts per channel this system does, nor does it even tell you the frequency range of how high and how low the system can reproduce sounds for! That's like buying a sports car without knowing how quickly it accelerates from 0-60 mph, what its top speed is, and even how many gears its transmission has! Sheesh, I can't believe I fell for this.To be fair these speakers don't sound HORRIBLE when I'm playing video games or just hearing computer beeps. But play anything that has a lot of midrange in it, whether it's jazz and classical or any vocal-dominated music like Norah Jones and it is just a flat-out JOKE for the outrageous price that I paid for it!Even my sister was appalled, and her music listening is mainly Britney Spears. Just to make sure, I went to her room and listened to her Logitech Z3 speakers which cost maybe forty bucks at Walmart. And lo and behold...yes they did distort a LITTLE at high volumes, but that was only because they could play about three times LOUDER than this Bose! At moderate volume they sounded 500% better---much fuller vocals, snappier punchy bass, and pleasantly soaring treble!So now I know that most of the 5-star reviews written on this and other Bose products are paid shills. Probably members of Bose's humongous and very successful advertising department, which I would guess about 80% of the 800% markup on their products goes directly to. I mean, just look at the "customer images" posted here by this "James Bond" fella...they are so OBVIOUSLY straight out of some slick brochure, it's really insulting that he even pretends that they are really HIS personal images.What can I say, this just makes me appreciate Best Buy's generous return policies even more!
When I first got my Wireless Turbo mouse, I found the transparent blue ball to be a little sticky, so I dropped the putty-colored ball from my old ADB turbomouse into this new one and found it to be smoother . OK. But then my first Wireless Turbo Mouse sucked batteries; I had to change them about once a week. Kensington replaced it, and now I've been using the replacement for about a year and I'm finding that the cursor jumps randomly all over the screen. New batteries helped a little but I can be working and suddenly the cursor will jump to the other side of the screen-or if I'm word-processing, the cursor will just start drifting uncontrollably down the line. It's disastrous in Photoshop. I'm going back to usb. And I'll probably buy a Kensington Turbo Mouse.
This book is absolute garbage and totally bias. He rants about how bad all these self-help authors are without doing research on the authors themselves and on the people who read self-help books. As in any other field of literature or art, there are good works and bad works. If he would have analyzed authors like Maxwell Maltz, Brian Tracy or Jim Rohn he wouldn't have written this book at all. Moreover, his writing style and arguments are horrible. Please don't buy or read this book. I would suggest to check it out at a library or bookstore if you must read it. It's a good comedy. He is just upset because there are people who contiously read self-help books and can't improve their lives. Nobody said self-improvement is easy. It requires a lot of focus and discipline but in the end it is totally worth it. There will always be people who can't learn to improve their lives no matter how many self-help books they read. They are stuck internally and can't grasp the basics of what they read or they forget it too quickly and go back to their old ways. That's all I have to say because I don't want to waste any more time writing about how bad this book is.
I bought this headset to go jogging with. I can't use it for that, or for much else. There is no way to put a "playlist" on the player, so any songs you put on the player seem to play in a random order. Also, I can't download my Audible.com audio to it, and it's not a device recognized by Napster to Go (the legal way to put downloaded music onto portable devices). Beyond that, the design of the phones hurts to wear for more than a short time, and even though they're touted as "sports headphones", they don't stay in place well while jogging.All that being said, the sound is good, and the price is cheap, so I'll probably end up keeping them because of the wireless convenience of listening to a few tracks in a random order for a short time. Grrr.
Before I was born, my parents owned a Sony and we kept that old set until I was in high school. It lasted, just like everyone else's Sony did. Everywhere you go people say that Sony makes the longest lasting TV sets. I used to be one of those people. I bought a KD36XS955 7.5 months ago and it is now sitting in a repair shop. I have no clue what is wrong and neither does the repair shop. Furthermore, Sony's manufacturer's warranty covers parts only for two years. Yes, that's right, I get to pay for someone else's labor to fix a defective set sold to me.I have never liked Sony's other products as I find them of low-quality, but I always loved their TV sets. Now, I have nothing positive to say about the company.Panasonic, here I come!
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 is not a "goodbye to passwords" device as it's promoted, it is useful for entering passwords into websites, ONLY. It does not function at all with Firefox, Opera, or any web browser other than Internet Explorer.It will NOT unlock a locked PC, although perplexingly it will log into a logged off one. It will not log into a remote desktop session, so you sysadmins who think this is going to help you do real work, think again.It's for websites only, which makes it largely useless since any modern web browser will save website logins anyway.The reader itself seems to work very well, I didn't find it missing a fingerprint read once while I was trying to find something useful to use it for.
I got this mp3 player as a birthday present and i was really excited because i had wanted one. The software had a lot of problems resulting in a lot of changes to my computer system. Some of the songs i had wouldn't load on to the mp3 player even though they were in mp3 format and the songs i could get to load would skip and were very bad quality. The power switch which controls on/off/hold functions fell out almost every time i used it, and if you have seen this mp3 player you know that the switch is pretty small. So after i took off the backpack and opened up the mp3 player i had to get out my tweezers and carefully place the switch plate back on to the actual switch that is about the size of a pinhead. Not Very fun since music is my life and i bring my mp3 or Cd player every where i go. So, if you are considering this mp3 player, DON'T BUY IT!!
I could not get this to work with my 5G iPod Classic no matter what settings I tried.
Use the money you save from buying these cans to purchase a couple bottles of Excedrin.As others have said the cups are definitely shallow and there is an incedible high pitched squeal that's just frequent and quiet enough to drive you absolutely insane. After less than an hour with these cans you feel like someone has slowly ground the heel of their boot on your ears like they were a discarded cigarette. Oh, and the squeal-induced headache...feels something akin to having somebody lightly thump your brain with a small anvil.
This is the first Ipod I bought, and I also have an older style Creative zen touch. First let me say that this is a pretty nice product, but it is WAY to flimsy. This product is not durable, I've only had it about a month and there are scratches all over it (though I keep in the case most of the time), and if I press on the bottom it makes a clicking noise (not from the wheel)For the upsFirst, I was really excited to get a smaller skinnier player, because the creative one is NOT skinny at all (thing is freakin huge).Second I love the 2.5" screen, it is very prettyThird, I love that it can play videos.Now for the things I don't like...I HATE the itunes program, it may be my computer (p4, 2.6gh, 1.5gb ram) but it is extremely choppy and takes forever to load the music store (I run dsl, not dialup)Second, the thing scratches SO easily, I've been lucky and the screen doesn't look all that bad, but the rest is another story. (its from going into my pocket, I usually keep the case on but not always) All though I do know I have to be more careful.Third, I'm sure the little clicking on the bottom is just my model, but it sure does bug me. And yes it has been there since i bought it.Fourth, I can't use the videos on my computer without buying quick time pro, and I just wasted $300 so I am a little short on money right now, looks like the free podcasts will have to do until i find an alternate way.Fifth, I couldn't beleive it, but the sound quality actually sucked compared to my zen touch. Even with the EQs the same, the creative still sounded better.That is what I think, I wish I would've invested into a better player, but I thought this was supposed to be the best. Though I do like it, I think I would've been happier with a newer creative product.
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 read the user warnings: impossible low light autofocus, poor manual focus with no distance indicator, battery eater, buttons on the side can't be found when you need them but always hit by accident, no filter threads. I thought, &quot;It's a Nikon. Must be operator problems.&quot; I was wrong.This camera has a good flash and works well with Nikon external flash units, but there's a catch. The camera will not focus under conditions when you normally need a flash! No focus assist light, and the manual focus...you've got to be kidding: Hold down a button on the side of the camera while turning a knurled wheel on top. Under really bright conditions, you can sort-of tell when the image is in focus, but under those conditions, you probably don't need manual focus. If you think maybe you'll just estimate the distance under dim light and dial it in, well guess what? The focus distance indicator is a bar which slides between a flower and a mountain. How's that for precision measurement!Yep, it eats batteries. Buy two spares ($$ ouch!) and a rapid charger plus a car adapter. You'll always have batteries on you mind when you use this camera. You can turn off Continuous Autofocus and reduce battery drain, and noise, significantly, though.I found a press-on adapter for $25 to use standard threaded filters. That helped, but should not have been necessary on a $900 camera.And just wait till you hit the file type button by mistake--and discover you've changed from Fine (JPEG) to RAW, and have to wait 45 seconds for the 15MB file to save to CF, while you scratch your head trying to figure out what happened.Yes, the menus are a little complex and mastering the extensive feature set may take a while, but that's to be expected with this many features, although some would be better placed for quick access. Built-in macro focusing is good, too, but an aperture smaller than F8--at least F11 or F16--might give the depth of field you need for close-up photography. The 8:1 zoom is nice, with 35mm equivalent of 280mm, but the wide angle end is weak with only 35mm wide angle instead of the more usefull 28mm equivalent. And given the price of this camera, image stabilization should be included for hand-holding the telephoto zoom.But it's the low light focus that will drive you screaming into the night. A helper pointing a small flashlight or a laser pointer at your subject will help the camera to focus (you'll get used to the Canon people laughing at you), but you'll still be guessing on the composition, since the viewfinder display goes nearly black in low light. If Nikon could at least update the firmware to display manual focus distance in feet--that would be a help, but just try and contact anyone interested! You get referred to the incredibly lame FAQs and &quot;knowledge base&quot; every time!If you really want the precision framing of TTL viewfinders on a digital, save your money for a true digital SLR.
this was a gift for my daughter and she was very please to receive it. had some alligment problems when attempting to use adaptor for here Nano. very dispointed. currently its useable and making attempts to get some correction to the problem.
I needed a hub with its own power supply. Asante has decided to go against naming conventions and calls their hub &quot;self-powered&quot;. This normally means the hub has its own power supply. In the case of this hub, it means the exact opposite, that the hub pulls its power from the bus. This is normally called &quot;bus powered&quot;. Beware, if you need a self powered hub, do not buy this product.
It went dead after 3 months, Circuit city wont help.The manufacture keep you on hold for over 45 min and never picks up.I have placed 3 call all over 45 min each.
THE MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
purchased the item for 1 month now. still haven't recieved it yet. it would be easier to write a review if i have the item.
I gave this item a low rating because the product I received, was not the product advertised and for which I paid $71.72, including tax. The battery was listed as a 3000 MilliAmp-Hr capacity, the battery delivered was a 2200 MilliAmp-Hr capacity. I had passed on the 2200 MilliAmp-Hr battery offered on other websites because I wanted a full capacity battery like the one that came with my camera. I don't know who did the switch, but this is clearly a case of illegal "bait & switch". I had an important project to film (i.e. grandson's wrestling match), so I had to use the battery as soon as I received it. Be aware, what you order may not be what you get.J.koch, HB Ca
This player seems nice at first, but when you get to know it, well it just stinks. It will freeze, It won't start up, and the recording quality is just horrible.
I justed needed something to play a little music while I'm working on stuff by this little speaker is a pain. It runs on batteries so I had to go get them but they burned out super fast and batteries are expensive. I couldn't hear the music good when I'm cooking or doing much because the speakers aren't very loud. I didn't expect a really nice one but this is pure garbage. spent a little more and get one you can actually put to use.
I bought this player based largely on customer feedback I read on-line (ironically, in part because of a review that touted the reliability of this model compared to the iPod). And I have to say that I absolutely love the design and functionality of the H10. But the reliability of this model, at least from my experience, is deplorable. I ordered one from Amazon about two months ago and loaded it up with my mp3's. And the first week was great. Then the player simply stopped working. So I returned it to Amazon for a replacement and they promptly sent me another one. Great service. I loaded up the new one with my music and once again everything was great for about a week. Then the player started doing strange things - the display would turn on at random, it would download songs in random order from Windows Media Player, and the battery would not accept a charge. So I'm sending it back for a refund. I have to say I'm really disappointed because the player fits my needs very well.This is the first time I've had an experience with "infant mortality" in an electronic device. And it happened twice! My advice to you is DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL.
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!!!
I bought these on a recommendation from a CNET reviewer to replace a pair of Lenntek Sonix. They sound mediocre at best. The bass is weak, the high end is irritating and when I'm walking they whistle in the wind. I am returning them and buying another pair of Sonix. Hope this helps
Based on some 4 and 5 starts reviews, I was expecting more. I had some oil over the sensor. I had to clean it up 3 times and it still has a small spot of oil remaining. It's a 5 fl oz bottle with alcohol, 4 swabs e 10 pec-pad for $21. If it cleaned how described I'd have had no problems with the cost and would've given 5 start.
We too received the slow cooker as a Christmas gift. Our old crock pot is over 20 years and was working fine, but the lid is cracked. I used this pot at least 3 times and was not happy. I am used to turning the cooker on at the start of the day and to come home to moist food. Each time we used this cooker, there was no liquid and the food was dry and sometimes burnt. This was at the low setting. I pulled our old crock pot out and am using it again.
I just got my SD200 camera 2 days ago. Took pictures, viewed them, and then the battery died. When the battery recharged and I tried to view the pictures again the next day, when I turned the camera on, it said "Memory card error" and it occassionally said "Memory card error Card locked". I first thought there was something wrong with my memory card, but then I looked it up online and all these Amazon reviews came up that it's their Canon, not the memory card. Fortunately, the pictures I took were still on the memory card when I brought them to a photo store and they were able to burn them onto a cd for me. I'm really not sure what to do now...
WHEN I WRITE THIS REVIEW I DON'T WANT AMAZON IN ANY WAY TO TAKE THIS STATEMENT TO REFLECT ON YOU AT ALL. MY WHOLE PROBLEM WITH THIS PRODUCT IS DIRECTED AT THE D-LINK CORPORATION, I RECEIVED THIS ITEM IN JUST A FEW DAYS AFTER I ORDERED IT. I CALLED D-LINK 3 SEPARATE TIMES OVER A 3 WEEK PERIOD AND 3 TIME I HAD TO DEAL WITH A PERSON THAT DID NOT SPEAK HARDLY ANY ENGLISH. IN 3 TRIES I COULD NOT SET THIS DEVICE UP ON MY COMPUTER. THE INSTRUCTION THAT CAME WITH THIS PRODUCT ARE SO VAGUE IT IS RIDICULOUS SO IN 3 TRIES WITH THEIR SO CALLED HELP I WAS NOT ABLE TO SET THIS PRODUCT UP ON MY COMPUTER. SO I SENT IT BACK APRIL 4 2008. NOT AMAZONS FAULT AND I WOULD NOT CHOOSE ANY D-LINK PRODUCTS. GARRY FUGITT MONROE OHIO.
I've had a variety of netgear products over the last 3-4 years. I've generally been pleased w/features and functionality.Up until recently I've never had to draw on netgear tech support. However, after a year of working fine one of my firewall/routers went &quot;kerplunk.&quot; All the signs point to a hardware problem. So I contacted tech support realizing that I'd have to go through the usual rigamorole (sp?) to get an RMA.However, despite a very detailed email description of the problems and the various things I did to try and fix them (firmware upgrades/reinstalls, hardware resets, etc) the tech who answered me told me I'd have to contact them through telephone support.Currently (11:10 PM Eastern Time, 29 July 2003) wait times for tech support are in excess of 140 minutes! That's unacceptable.If you are lucky enough to never need tech support, or to have an item repaired/replaced then netgear is a fine option. Otherwise, buyer beware!
This is the worst product I've ordered in a long time. The chill pad connects with a plug-in cable on the back and to the computer with usb port. The plug-in that goes to the back will not stay in place. It's like they sent the wrong cord the fit is so bad. It wiggles all over the place no matter what you do. Find another brand as this one is really bad.
I returned this product today. I recently bought this cooker for a friend and he was very happy with his. I decided to purchase one for my family. We were not happy with it from the first use. The auto function never changed from HOT to cool. I decided to give it another try using only the low setting. On low, the liquid rapidly boiled and the cooker and the surrounding area were very hot to the touch. While I love the size and shape, it is not a consistently safe unit. It may be that this one is a lemon and others are OK, but I wouldn't chance a replacement cooker.
I bought this when I brought my new camera and I think I used it once. I like to keep my filters in the hard plastic cases they come in as it seems safer. This might be a great tool for a pro shooter, but I really have no use for it.
The firmware on this device is severely flawed. The firmware update that was meant to fix the original firmware only made things worse; the device takes a long time to initialize; the device reboots when I press the menu button; and very frequently the device displays an error message during initialization. Don't waste your money on this piece of junk.
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.
Thought Energizers would be top notch and would hold a good charge for using in my digital camera....but they turned out to be bottom of the barrel. They have never held a decent charge, from day one. I have another set of generics that are a whole lot better, and were a whole lot less $. Will never waste my money on this junk again.
I purchased a PQI memory card and it died after about two months.Although PQI advertises a lifetime guarantee on their memory products and their website has you fill out an RMA request form and email it to them as an attachment, the email address they give is invalid. All subsequent emails to PQI regarding the invalid email address and warranty processing were not responded to.According to the Better Business Bureau "this company has an unsatisfactory record".
Not sure if I am just plain unlucky or what. Got the Shure E4c. Right out of the box, one of the ear buds doesn't work. No sound came out. Can't tell you in this post whether the sound quality is good or not, since I didn't brother to test it due to one ear bud not working. One thing for sure, Shure really need to do a better job in quality control for their product! Not sure right now if I want risk buying another one and try again. Or, maybe just try other earphones from Ultimate and Etymotic Research. The Shure E4C is still fairly new. There are currently not a lot of reviews comparing it to Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5Pro Earphones and Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB Earphones, which seems to be pretty good earphones and in same category as Shure E4c. Hopefully more reviews for them will come out soon. For now, due to my bad experience of getting a defective one (not to mention the price I paid for this E4c, I expected it to be at least working!), I am going to rate it 1-star. >.&lt;
It was a good mp3 player, you can select random songs and all the good stuff. After 30 days in my car, it just stopped working, i drive a brand new car and very carefully, so obviously it was not because of the shocks it received.maybe mine was a one-off experience, check out the other Philips eXpanium, that seems better than this one.
I recently received this unit as a surprise Christmas gift. Believe you me, If I had known my parents were purchasing one, I would have researched first. Hopefully, I will save someone time and money. First off, the software that it comes with (the juke box thing) only offers a 96 kbps, while the player offers up to 256. Of course, this is only a problem if you try to rip CD songs and convert them to mp3s. It took me all day to decide if I could live with the poorer sound quality of 96 kb/s compared to the 56, 64, 128, or 256. This is mostly because the software takes forever to do the rip, convert, and save process for each song. I think I maxed 2X total conversion speed despite like a 48X cdrom. I went to zdnet and downloaded some free, but cheapo files that do all of the same stuff real jukebox does, only you can select the 128 or 256. The 128 and 256 are just about CD quality, but at the expense of massive memory. 256 averages 8 megs a song and 128 is 3 to 4 megs. With only 32 onboard ram to work with, things get a little packed. I finally went with the 96 kbps from realjukebox, which still only holds about half of a full 74 minute CD, and at slightly annoying quality loss. This is when I decided it might be cool to get more memory. No retail store around me sells the Audiovox version, and I hear these scandisk and viking ones wont work for anything over 32 megs. And here I am with a couple of gigs on my hard drive and two very peppy AAA rechargeable batterries. What a waste. My advise is go purchase something like the Ipod, that is if you have a Mac. Wow, 4 gigs. I dont know if that thing supports PCs, wouldn't that be cool. If only I had the 400 bucks to fork out. I think I'll just return this thing and call it an informative and wasted day. Oh and one more thing. I personally think that now that Napster is dead, mp3s will soon be extinct. Well thats my 2 bits.
As *several* other reviewers have noted, there is a serious problem with getting these cables connected into the television. The PS2 connector clicked in smoothly, but getting the 5 cables into your televison can cause some nice damage. In order to get these things connected, you have to force them on so hard that it can easily bend/break the cable pin or input slot on the T.V. I am not exaggerating; I literally had to have a friend hold the front of the T.V. in place while I used all my strength to force the cables into the back. After one hour (yes, one hour) of twisting, turning, sweating and pushing, I managed to get 4 or the 5 cables in. The fifth cable just would not fit. Period. No matter what. No matter who tried. Extremely agitated, I called it a night. This morning, I tried to get that last cable in again, but IT DOES NOT FIT, NO MATTER HOW HARD I FORCE IT. I finally came to the conclusion that these cables do more harm than good, so I'm going to return them.Now here comes the good part of my story. I start taking out the 4 cables I managed to squeeze in so I could return this nightmare-of-a- product. Believe me, they are just as tough to take out as they are to get in. Since these cables are so INCREDIBLY tight, THE INPUTS WERE RIPPED RIGHT OUT OF THE T.V. ALONG WITH THE CABLES. So now I have 4 cables with televison inputs stuck inside. I needed a WRENCH to pull the T.V. inputs out of the monster cables. Now my T.V. is missing 2 audio and 2 component video connectors because they got torn out while disconnecting these "monster" cables. That is how tight they are. This T.V. is a brand new Samsung, but it's not so new anymore due to the fact that 4 inputs are torn out.Please, if any good can come out of this, I can warn others not to buy these cables. My story is 100% true. I did not exaggerate anything. Even if you manage to get the cables on, your T.V. is at serious risk of damage when have to take them out.
If it were 1/2 inch taller you could keep the lens hood on in the use position. The small pocket in the bottom side is poorly designed. It will hold one battery, that's all. There is room for a larger pocket that would have held a filter and maybe a couple of batteries.There are a couple of loops on the top sides with snaps to open that you could use a strap on. You can use the camera strap but what do you do with the bag when you are using the camera? It seems too bulky to use it on a belt. It is time consuming to put the camera in the bag with the strap on as you need to find a place to stuff it.Over all I think it is poorly designed and grossly overpriced.
The light works okay .. a little better than the built in light on my HG10 .. but this item suffers from a serious design flaw. It sits really low, so if you attach an optional lens on the front of your camera you get a shadow cast across the bottom 50 per cent of your frame .. the lens's shadow! Just crazy poor design. This light should sit a lot higher.
Save yourself the 15 extra dollars and buy the sennheiser hd 202 like i did after i was not happy with the quality of these sony headphones. they feel super cheap and flimsy and the sound quality is much lower than that of any 20 dollar set of headphones.
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.
Sony may have nailed down the digital Cam Corders, but their digital still cameras...need some serious work done with them. We produce contenct completly for the web and deal with several camera makes. Our advice buy anything other than a sony if you want to take pictures without a profesional light set. The quality is on the grainy side, and for the money you will be a lot better off with something in the Olympus or Kodak line ups.
MyLogoMaker software was a huge disappointment! There are very few options for logo templates, and the ones offered are very basic. They had few categories to choose from, and very few options within each category. [...].
I bought this product to cool my Q6600 Quad Core which was having insanely high temperatures mainly due to the fact that I live in the Caribbean and it has a high ambient temperatures. The cooler arrived with the cooler box protected by padding which was inside a shipping box as expected. The product box itself was intact and not visibly damaged and I expected the contents to be the same. On inspection I say that the fins for the heat sink were bent and dinged in several places and could not have been due to the shipping since the box arrived flawless. In hindsight I would come to realize that some of the bending of the fins occurs when tightening the cooler on installing which leads me to suspect that someone had previously tried to install this very cooler I had bought. Prior to my installation I also noticed that one of the wires on the TEC for the cooler was broken. It was not ripped but more like cut since the edges were straight and the wire insides were not protruding from the protective insulation. RMA was not an option since it was overseas shipping and sending it back would have cost just as much as buying a new one so I soldered back the wires together and kept the defective, possibly used cooler from J&R.; I'd recommend to everyone not to purchase from them.Onto the actual performance of the cooler. It works like a charm. I cooled my CPU dramatically and I have no issues whatsoever with that aspect of it. The size of the cooler and positioning of the screws to fasten it to the motherboard makes it hard to install if you don't have much space in your case. If you have a small case and compact MOBO it would be a pain to install this cooler. I have several cuts on my hands trying to install this. The fan isn't too loud and the LEDs on it makes it look sexy inside the case. The controller module that fits into one of your bays isn't accurate in reporting temperature but it adds a bit of sophistication to the look of your rig.The only reason that I give this a 2 star is because of the defect and if I had received it flawless it may have very well been a 4.
I purchased and promptly returned a CanoScan LiDE 25. I was seeking only a basic scanner of good quality that would be relatively simple to operate. This item is low in the Canon line but I guess I assumed the name Canon would assure a high level of quality nevertheless. I was disappointed. The LiDE 25 is a very light weight unit - literally. It is almost toy-like in its construction and it's capabilities - it produced below par scans for me. I was replacing a mid-line Epson 1670 but the Canon was in an entirely different league and in my opinion is just not a good investment when you realize for a few more dollars you can have one of several other "real" scanners. Not recommended.
The idea is clever, clip the beefy holder to your vehicle's heating duct vent. This is accomplished with two little clips. The problem is that if your vents swivel VERTICALLY in addition to horizontally, when you put your Ipod on the holder, the weight of the Ipod swivels the vent downward so that your iPOD is now facing toward the floor. Other than jamming something in the vent to prevent this, there is no easy way to fix this problem...AND it is VERY hard to get the clips off ....SO - take a good look at your car first. If your vents swivel VERTICALLY then I'd really think twice about trying this.... BTW my vehicle is pretty standard, a Toyota Tundra.
My PDA is stuck on the calibration screen. I Googled this problem and it appears to be common. If you are unfortunate enough to encounter this you will have the following choices: (1) keep tapping the calibration icon until you lose your mind, (2) throw your PDA into the nearest body of water, (3) sell your PDA on Ebay, or (4) call customer service, get put on hold, and continue to tap the icon while weeping. You don't need a PDA anyway. Avoid this purchase!
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.
The picture quality for this product was just inexcusable. I don't even understand how this product could be sold at all. It is sooo horrible. I don't usually return any items that I buy online because it is such a hassle and there are restocking fees but I was repulsed to have the picture frame in my house. It was terrible.
Please be aware that this radio is illegal outside of the US (Source: Midland Radio Consumer Accounts Specialist). I had to return it as I needed to use it in Britain. Why anyone would market a marine radio with International channels that is not usable globally is beyond me.
*edit*I have now been using this scanner for the past several years, and it is amazing. I previously wrote about Canon's terrific customer service, and the product itself is easy-to-use and reliable as long as you maintain it properly. I use it to scan my artwork into the computer, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable quality scanner.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------I was very excited to have purchased this scanner--it has been on my wishlist for many years now and I could finally afford it out of my own pocketbook ^_^ However, it turns out that this scanner is defective. I thought I was being technologically incompetent--I continued receiving the same error messages--but the Canon rep I spoke with today said it is a hardware problem and not a software or computer problem. And they are issuing me a new one under warranty (So I don't have to pay a cent). Right now it is Friday, and he said to expect it sometime around Monday. Warranty or not, the Canon customer service was AMAZING, and to be honest, I am not angry at all, albeit a bit disappointed that I couldn't use my scanner sooner. After all, sometimes these things do happen, right? So I plan to come home early as I can on Monday and try out my new scanner. And then I'll finally be able to write a review on its performance! So take this 2-star review lightly until then...
Doing some renovation on an old home and needed to get a couple more wires run for my polk 7.1 home theater speakers before I started on the duct work....i unfortunately ran out of the good CL2 14 gauge copper wire I ordered from Amazon so I ran down to Slowes home improvement and grabbed the best looking roll of 14 gauge speaker wire I saw. I had to do a solder joint in one spot, while soldering I noticed the wire turned shiny silver. Turns out this is crap CCA wire, which stands for Copper Clad Aluminum. If you need to solder this stuff you are left with aluminum strands which are not nearly as good at conducing electricity when compared to copper. Im pulling all 100ft of this stuff out and replacing it. The sad part is I only spent pennies more on the foot for pure copper.Ive heard to go down (up in cross sectional area) a gauge if you are set on using CCA...
I bought 3 of these batteries last year (literally a year ago) to replace the batteries for the set of phones I purchased at Costco several years ago. The batteries in the phones lasted a few years (approximately 3) before the batteries started dying. Amazon's price for the replacements were truly competitive, but these batteries started dying out a month ago. The batteries were great while they lasted, but the debate is, is it worth it to spend another $30 on replacements or is it better to just spring for a new phone set for double the price?
My visioneeer scanner broke down after 3 months of use ... Visioneer isn't standing up to its warrenty claims.
Seems like a charming camera in many ways, but was completely unable to focus in a wide variety of situations for us (one children's dinner; one cocktail party; and some photos of the rooms in our house).Manual has a half-page of disclaimers which discusses how the camera &quot;may not be able to focus in certain situations&quot; -- but literally it was impossible to discern that there were even human beings in the pictures we'd taken.
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.
After reading many reviews saying that the MR814 was a good wireless router and easy to setup, I purchased one from Amazon for a great price. It did setup super easy. Unfortunately, after being powered on for a few hours, it appears to heat up and have a component failure that makes it stop communicating with the cable modem. I have found many many forum's since saying they have had the same failure. Even looks like Netgear may have dumped the bad units on Amazon. After completing all the troubleshooting guides, and then running through the same with the hard to understand Netgear staff, the unit is being replaced by Netgear. We'll see if the second unit works better. Too bad they used cheap components, otherwise the router would be the best for the money.
I bought the F6C1500-TW-RK in Feb. 2006.It lasted 13 months (till Mar. 2007), then it said "UPS Over Temperature!". Power cycling it didn't work.Stay away from Belkin!
After dismantling my dash and splicing wires into a 12v outlet, I was shocked when I tried to use the 6v volt plug that supplies power to the XM receiver and realized it's too big! At that point I was pissed after doing so much work just to realize I was stuck with a piece of junk that I couldn't return. Roady users beware!
I purchased this bag a few weeks ago when it costed $15. I've not been entirely satisfied with it. My two biggest complaints - i) too small, ii) not robust enough for all outdoors.I've used this bag for Konica Minolta Z5 and Z10. They are not typical compact cameras, and I found it insufficient to fit either one, plus batter charger+other cords. I did manage to squeeze things in with my Z5, but the Z10 was too big for this bag to carry much else. Also, this bag is not as well padded and secure as some of the other bags I've seen.My advice? Check out your nearest Best Buy or even Walmart. To my dismay, I found camera bags there (by Lowepro) that costed about the same, and were much bigger and better padded too. This bag may be a decent pick for compact cameras, but I'd still recommend checking out bags in the stores I mentioned above.ps: The reason I did not go for the Konica Minolta camera case for my Minolta Z5 was that some reviews of that camera bag indicated the bag was too small. Unfortunately, this one did not prove big enough either (for me atleast).
Used it with Dish receiver to avoid $5.00/month charge. I have been through 2 sets of these and it would have been cheaper to pay $60/year is Dish charges than buy 2 sets of these in 14 months.
I would have given the iPod a 0 but it won't let me. I bought my iPod a little over a year ago and it has broken twice(bad hard drive both times). If you buy an iPod I suggest you get it with an extended warranty. I would however recommend not buying an iPod at all, find another brand mp3 player it will be less expensive and probably not break as often. Oh yeah, to top it off, all of the accesories for the iPod are a rip off.UPDATE...Well it finally happened. My third and final ipod broke two weeks ago. That's 3 broken ipods in 2 years. Keep in mind that I was very careful with all three of them. So they didn't break from abuse. I have recently purchased a 30gig Zune. I will never buy another apple product after the horrible experience I've had with the ipod.
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.
I thought I did research for a new microwave and USED TO trust Panasonic. No more. When I boil water in it, the door squeeks and sticks. The turntable is a nightmare. It's like flying a helicopter to get the glass "dish" positioned when I take it out to clean it - or when it jumps off-track on its own. There are two parts that have to fit into one another to get the turntable on the gear. It's too too complicated. There's no light when you open the door to put food in or take it out and there's some sort of screen on the door that makes it difficult to see what's happening to the food while it's nuking. If I could afford to buy another microwave and donate this one, I would. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with it.
The resolution is terrible and the colors look cartoonish.
This item is suggested for use with a radar detector...no way.The suction cup obstructs the front sensor of the Radar detector it was suggested for.. love the detector hat this mount!!DO NOT buy this to use with a Radar detector, I have 5 vehicles we use in out business all of which I have radar detectors for; cobra, escort and bell. It would not work with any.
I so wanted HP to satisfy me--I like the company and hoped it would be a great laptop. However I have been repeatedly so disappointed that I decided to never again buy an HP computer--and I buy one a year. the computer does strange things for no reason...and example is the common problem among HP users: the CapsLock key constantly "sticks" and can't be unstuck without rebooting, among other strange happenings. HP Customer service is so bad I simply decided to forget them and never buy HP again. It is too bad--this was once a great company... I hope for their resurrection some day to half their once-great status. I was cheering for them, but all they did was disappoint me.
i was surprised that my pre-amp could over drive the speakers and cause them sub-woofer to flutter. i have to be careful with the volume and equalizer bass setting.
This is not a booted cable as is pictured. This is just a cable with hand-crimped ends.
This battery is 1/4" taller than a real RBC6, so it won't fit in some APC UPS units! Don't be fooled!
I own a Lexmark Z32 ink jet printer. I upgraded my operating system to Mac OSX 10.4.11 and the printer no longer worked. I contacted Lexmark and they responded "Please accept my heartfelt apologies for the problems you are experiencing with your Lexmark product. To the best of my knowledge, there are currently no plans to develop Mac(10.4.11) drivers to support this model. Thank you for notifying us of this request." So before you buy a Lexmark, think about whether the company will be there for you.
I've had these for 4 months and have enjoyed them until now. The wires are broken/loose and not working. There is another review with a similar problem at 4.5 months. Not a long lasting product, even with gentle usage.
This antenna unfortunately didn't work for me at all. I have 3 major network towers 4 miles from my house and the only thing I managed to pick up with this antenna was some slight variations in the static on my tv. I tried it on all the different tvs in my house, facing all directions, in front of windows, etc. to no avail. I really had high hopes based on the other reviews but it just didn't do it for me.
I agree with the previous reviewer - the belt clip works fine overall. However, I dinged the product way more b/c you have to remove it EVERY time you want to turn your Shuffle on or off. It would be one thing if it were every time you needed to charge the Shuffle or reload songs (which you also have to do), but this is twice every single time you want to use your Shuffle, which for me is 4 or 5 times a week. That's just not practical. Frankly I'm surprised the manufacturer didn't consider that when they designed the belt clip, and I wish I had known about it before I bought it.
used in my apartment and got 2 channels in - both religion channels. Perhaps it will work for others but not for me.
I echo other complaints about the DWL520. The connection is made with very good signal strength and quality. However, the device refuses to make any throughput. It would almost never successfully load a page. The irony is that I am using another Dlink product as the router. The 520 is a poor product.
I pre-ordered this beautiful little camera over a month ago. This camera is so great on paper... *sigh*.Using the highest quality ISO (100) at the best JPEG quality with medium noise reduction, I have to say that if the Nikon D200 RAW image at 10.2MP is a "10" on the quality scale, then this Samsung NV10's very best 10.1MP image is no more than a solid 3.The best way to describe the image at 100% is to say it looks like high-quality color printing on newsprint. There is very noticeable noise--linear grain patterns, actually--in all my test images. The color is washed out, although is somewhat improved when changing the camera's sRGB IEC61966-2.1 colorspace to Adobe RGB (1998).I tried using their full auto settings. I used full manual (F2.8 and F7.1 are the only two apertures available). I tried different speeds, even under and over exposing. All images were uniformly poor.I was hoping for a good point and shoot to go along side our D200. While it's true that the body of a Nikon D200 alone is about four times the price (and 10x the weight) of the NV10, the image quality isn't acceptable. I really don't think even a novice shooter will be happy with the results.Finally, the USB cable provides both download and power recharge for the camera. While I love that one cable does both, it took me 10 minutes of fiddling with the cable to realize the data connection is extremely touchy (I'd installed the driver 3 times thinking I just hadn't gotten the software right).It takes lots of careful wiggling near the camera-end of the USB cable to get the connection noticed by Windows XP Pro; I'm assuming this may be a hardware issue limited to my own NV10.Hopefully Samsung has a firmware upgrade that will substantially improve the image fidelity and color space for this ergonomically perfect little point and shoot.
The RCA 10db cable signal booster didn't have the strengh to maximize my cable TV picture quality. 10db is low but the big problem was it doesn't have a return path. This is needed so the cable company can talk to your digital box, but w/out return path the digital box is unable to talk back, (send information back to cable company). Did order 18db cable signal booster with return path, thank you.
Had this charger for 2 days. I thought it was working fine till, it blew up. Yes I say blew up. It was plugged into the wall charging my ipod when the plastic case blew off the wall leaving the metal plugs in the outlet. Thank God it blew a breaker in the process. Did I mention that it also killed my ipod. Yep it is now defunct, inoperable dead. Here is the kicker, apple refuses to honor warranty because I was using a non apple approved charger.
I needed to connect one of these Belkin cables from an RCA output to a spring clip (wire) connector on a speaker, so I cut off the RCA heads on one side. The actual copper wires inside of these cables are shockingly small, consisting of a twisted pair (2) of thin copper strands that I would estimate together to be smaller than regular 22 gauge speaker wire. I have posted a photo showing the RCA connectors and the actual wires inside for comparison to show how tiny the wires inside these cables actually are.These Belkin cables are 12 feet long, so if the wire inside was 22 gauge which is the smallest common gauge of speaker wire (and I believe they are in fact smaller than that), 12 feet would be the absolute maximum acceptable wire length without signal degradation if you are connecting to 8 ohm speakers. In other words if they were 22 gauge wire they would be BARELY acceptable at this length for connecting to 8 ohm speakers. And note that many speakers are not 8 ohm speakers, but are 6 ohm speakers, 4 ohm, or even 2 ohm subwoofers, and this length for such a small wire would be UNACCEPTABLE to connect to those speakers. Btw, I am not talking about audiophile wire mumbo jumbo, these are just the basic standards for wiring speakers that are determined by physics and everyone agrees on. In other words, if you are connecting your system with these speaker cables you are probably losing some of the signal quality because the wires inside these Belkin cables are too thin for the job, they are like the very thin wires you might see inside some $5 electronic toy, that is the size of wire we are talking about.The one positive thing about these cables is that they do seem to be well shielded, with not only a foil cover around the wires but also many aluminum (it appears) strands surrounding the further insulated copper wires inside, so the shielding does seem to be pretty good. I'm not an expert about wires, so all I can say is "seems to be pretty good", but it does seem the advertising is honest that they have put some effort into the shielding on these cables.I'm very disappointed in the quality of these cables after (luckily?) discovering how thin the actual wires inside the cables are. I had already ordered this cable and found out I am going to need a regular speaker wire instead, and was planning to just cut the RCA ends off of this cable and use it as speaker wire to save myself a few dollars, but it turns out the copper wires inside these Belkin cables are far too thin for satisfactory use as speaker wire even over relatively short distances. So they're just a throw away, really.I certainly don't reccomend them, but if you have them already and they are working ok for your purposes don't worry too much about it, if you are connecting 8 ohm speakers with them (which is most home speakers I think) then you are probably not missing much if anything. But generally, you need thicker wires than this to hook up your AV system if you want to maintain your system's signal integrity (if the wire is too thin it has a high resistance and you get signal degradation).
I've been using it for about 6 months, and I love the sound quality and everything about it.....except its duribility. I dropped it about three feet to a carpeted floor, and now it skips horribly. (hopefully sony will redeem their warranty)
My first MP3 I had by Rio and I absolutely loved it! No problems what so ever. Well it was a sad day when I left it at a hotel and someone stole it. So I got on amazon and ordered this one, only slightly different than my old one. I was extremely excited when I finally got it in the mail. It worked great for about 2 weeks. Then in my stuggle of studying for a very big exam I needed a break. I pulled out my Rio and my volume wouldn't turn down. I could turn it up...now music was blasting in my ears and I couldn't turn it down. So I'm very sad. I now have to return it (hopefully it goes well). Be safe...don't buy remanufactured!
Basically both hardware and software on this thing are poor. You can see individual pixels which makes the images blocky. Doesn't always recognize the JPEGs on my cards. The sound quality is mediocre at best. The finish is cheap and plasticky. I returned it the very day I opened the box. It is a pity that you can't play music as the photos are being shown. You can only do things one at a time.
This product does not come with a remote, even though the photos show one. You can buy one as an option, but really they should not show the remote sitting next to the product if it is not included! I returned it for a refund.
Worth twice the price? Not when it quits. This unit played DVD's very well, sound was clear, pictures were crisp, and operation was simple. I can recall only three times when a movie froze, and we watched lots of movies on this little machine. CD playback was fine as expected, but CD-R's and especially MP3 discs rarely played up to par. Many errors and garbage noise made it not worth the trouble. But the biggest downfall for me was the customer service. After eleven months of faithful service the player gave up the ghost, (literally, no reason, no explanation, no damage, it just stopped working, even had a CD stuck inside), and Toshiba was not, in the least, prepared to satisfy this customer. The cost to repair the unit was estimated at least 50% the original retail price.... With no interest in fixing a time-lapse factory "defect", I chose to purchase a new unit, with a REAL warranty, from a different company. If you currently own one of these, or are thinking of buying one, think twice or be prepared to deal with the consequences.
should have read all the reviews because if i had, i would not have bought this junk. will think twice about using amazon to buy cables. not sure who is to blame, amazon for listing this junk even with all the bad reviews just to make a buck!! or the seller for giving bad details.
I received this KVM along with the MS Desktop Elite for Bluetooth (mouse & keyboard) Combo for Xmas. Upon installing the KVM with all the cables needed and the no-keyboard firmware update I came to find out that I could NOT switch between the two computers. The KVM just sits there with the 1st computer light blinking rapidly and pressing the buttons does NOT work. Other than the fact that it doesn't not switch (the entire purpose of a KVM) this is a good product. The video, keyboard & mouse all work great on CPU1 input. I have emailed tech support but they haven't been very good at all with replying back to my messages!! DON'T buy this!
I was very happy with this basic sound card until the color-coded plastic insulation for the sound-out jack broke into pieces and fell away. Not sure exactly how it happened. I do plug and unplug connectors into the jacks a lot so I guess the plastic insulation wasn't strong enough for that. On closer inspection, the plastic does seem to be the hard, brittle kind. I think a softer plastic is needed here. Anyway, the card is now unusable. I can make a connection, but I get a lot of noise and feedback without insulation around the plug. All of this happened after only 4.5 months of use. No idea if the manufacturer will replace it. Aside from this one problem, it was a perfectly acceptable sound card.
save your money or give it to your better half.this is a point and crap unit.if there is any light in the back ground the picture gets washed out,which is most.using your flash also washes out the picture.eats battery like crazy .nice size and great operation program.that is the only good thing i can say about this camera.very poor light control.selling this unit has got to hurt the companys image in my opinion.
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.
The camera initially showed much promise. Very easy to use; while it worked (for a brief period) good quality, sharp video in bright as well as indoor, low lighting. The built in light is great.The bad: With my first tape, a new Panasonic DV tape, intial playback showed banding and video brakeup. This was recorded on the tape. Thirty minutes into the first tape, a sign appeared in the view finder indication that the tape heads were dirty and had to be cleaned. Sorry but returned the camera and will have to look for another brand.
This purchase was such a huge mistake. The UHF loop didn't even fit into the holes they were meant to be in, I had to actually hammer them in to get them inside. Then, I try to plug it into the back of my HDTV, and the pin is too big to fit into the coaxial input. So I force it in, thinking it's no big deal as long as it works. Well, no channels came in at all, so I was fed up, ready to unplug it, and out comes the copper tube that the coaxial pin plugs into. So now I can't use another antenna if I wanted to.
we purchased this item also for its undercabinet feature, but were sorely,sorely disappointed in the quality. Our CD player worked for about a week, then began to have many skips, and sometimes would just spin and do nothing. Then the radio component stopped working, too! It was very frustrating - we left it in our house when we moved out, and will not buy another.
Cons:Very hard to plug in the car.Finding POIs is nearly impossible.
This transmitter/auto charger is next to worthless. It is almost impossible to find a radio station not assigned in the car and when you do find one you get a lot of hissing and static. Don't waste your money!
Omigod! this is the worst product ever! I got it for my birthday and after having it for one day, ONE DAY!, it broke! Please don't waste your money on this! Spend it on something that will last more than 24 hours!
At first i liked it because it met my simple needs-a simple mp3 player that played some songs i like so i dont have to burn a bunch of cds. But, it kept having problems from the getgo. When i put my smartmedia card in, it just froze and the only way to turn it on or off, was to take the card and the battery out before trying it again. Also, it can freze at random times too and i have to take the battery out. You also have to hold the on button for literaly 5 seconds! And it only plays mp3, so i have to downloade free softwear to convert wma or wav to mp3. If this unit just worked how its supposed to it would be good for money, but it doesnt. I mean, the features are pretty good for such a cheap mp3 player but is just that-CHEAP! So right now i curently cant get it to turn on at all, so im gunna try and return it.PLEASE LISTEN AND DONT BUY IT. I DIDNT WHEN OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND LOOK WHAT HAPPEND!
I knew from the beginning I did not want an ipod because everyone had one. My sister owns a Sony NW-E507 Mp3 Flash player and she enjoys it a lot. So, I thought I would try the Sony Walkman Bean because I thought since the NW-E507 worked so well and we already had SonicStage installed on our computer (I also did not want the same Mp3 player as my sister). Well, when I got the "bean" I thought it was pretty cool. It had a built in flash drive which was very handy, however the flimsy cover did not impress my very much. I was almost positive that within a week it was going to break... and I was right. Another thing I did not like about the bean was that the control buttons were small and it was difficult for me to turn up the volume without stopping the song or changing albums. I am usually adept when it comes to technology but this Mp3 player is a little bit tricky. I must say one positive thing about it and that is changing the time and date settings was easier than on the NW-E507 (plus, the name is cooler. ha ha)
This 14 Packs(3sets+2bk) Lc41 INK for Brother Dcp-110c,dcp-310cn,mfc-210c,mf c-410cn, Mfc-420cn, Mfc-620cn, Mfc-3240c, Mfc-3340cn, Mfc-5440cn, Mfc-5840cn, Fax1840c, Fax1940cn, Fax2440c. Total 14 Packs is not so great. Sometimes the printer doesn't recognise the ink catrige when replaced.
Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
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.
I am sending the Epson Stylus Photo 890 back. I could not make it work, I called Techinical Support which is a toll call,the lady I talked to was very rude, did not know how to help, called her superviser, they told me to call my camera company to get help. It was obvious that it was the printer that was at fault as it would not follow settings. I was very dissappointed. dkuhlmann@huntel.net
We bought this microwave at Bestbuy after doing some research into what's a dependable model. We paid $165 on June 30. Today is Aug 12, and the microwave broke already! We don't abuse our appliances and are basically gentle users. Today I tried to heat up some frozen bread for 10 sec, and it goes on for 1 sec and turns off by itself. The turntable no longer turns. I tried all the other features, and the same thing happens - it turns on for a sec or 2, and then lights out. What a piece of junk! How can they sell an appliance that lasts less than 6 weeks??????????
Unfortunately, this may be good for CCFL screens, but only somewhat darkens the ultra-bright LED-based LCDs... beware. Plus, it costs a ton for a piece of plastic...3M, time to update your product line with something that works with LEDs...
But for the record I did not bother contacting the seller to return it. After all, it was $1.00.
Same experience as a previous reviewer. I had this TV for 6 months and the LCD screen died. I initially thought no big deal, just return it. BUT, I soon found out that the Polaroid warranty is only 3 months!!! ON A TV !!! Amazon Customer Service was no help either. They said they only except returns in the first 30 days. I guess you learn from your mistakes. Make sure you understand seller's and manufacturer's liability before purchasing.
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....
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.
This printer came free with the purchase of my desktop computer- so I give it one star for cost. After having used it for only a couple of months and a total of maybe 10 to 12 copies I began having problems with the paper loading properly. The loading mechanism pulls the paper to the right rendering it impossible to print or copy anything. While trying to troubleshoot the problem I discovered that more than half of the ink was already used up- and after printing so little! Don't waste your money on this machine. There's a reason they're throwing this little number in for free with the purchase of a computer. . .
I got this thing because my old mouse stopped working. This thing is terrible. First of all any time I would pick up the mouse and then put it down the pointer would jump to somewhere else on the screen. This alone would make the device unbearable to deal with. Second annoyance? The stupid driver from Microsoft would not run on Win 7 and there was no updated driver for it either. I returned this piece of crap and bought a "Kensington K72356US Mouse-in-a-Box USB Desktop Mouse" for $7.99. The Kensington mouse works great.
"Phone is bad because it is not practical and industry is well and have tried it but it is not suitable for me"
I bought this camera in April and fell in love with it the first time I used it. I am a professional photographer and the image quality blew me away. The color is amazing, and the huge display makes a real difference when viewing images.Upon the third time using this camera it stopped working. I emailed Leica and was pushed around from one person to the next, and they finally told me my shutter was broken. I mailed it in to their service center in NJ, not far from me in NY. A few weeks later I got an estimate telling me it would take 3-4 weeks to repair. It has now been two months. I have regularly emailed all three people I have been in correspondence with on a weekly basis, asking them what the status was on the repair. I still have not heard from anyone since I mailed the camera in.I barely used this camera, just a few shots both times I got to use it, and never dropped it or was careless with it. Being a pro, I am very careful with my gear. I'm more than disappointed that after a few months my camera just stopped working. Leica makes some excellent cameras, but I am considering getting the Panasonic in case something else happens to this camera once I get it back (if ever). Leica has a stellar reputation, but to me actions speak louder than words.
Setup was easy, almost too easy... the wireless connection drops all the time and you have to restart both the router and computer for it to work again. I've had this router about 1 month and the wireless stopped working completely today. I cannot connect at all anymore! I will be returning this product and buying a router from a different manufacturer. Don't waste your time with this router - you will be disappointed if you do!
charged ok in charger but would only do about 20 pictures. The cannon unit will take 200+. Tried multiple times. Not recommended.
This is the 3rd home theather Sony branded I have. I bought this unit less than a year ago and the display went dead suddenly. Now Sony is charging me $200 to have it fixed. What a disappointment for a company that claims to be best in class. Never will do business with them again.
I have a brand new desktop computer w/ Windows 7 and it didn't work. Customer service is worse than non-existent. They give you a run around in a way that just wastes your time.
After using it for 15 mins, there was no sound from the left side of the headphones.Moral of the story: Delicate and unreliable
I got this transmitter because of decent rating this transmitter has receive. The built quality felt really cheap to me and I believe there are only 6 preset frequency that you can use. Here's the major problem and hopefully mine was defective. There was so much static it's impossible to enjoy the music. The only way to hinder the static was to hold it in your hands. In my opinion buying this FM transmitter is a gamble. I might have gotten a defect, but I would not risk buying it again because of the built quality alone.
After doing much research, I bought this TV in October 2004, based on positive reviews on amazon and the price I was able to get it at. Paid $2700 total by going through a distributor, friend of a friend type thing. I thought this was a steal. I was very happy for the first year, but then the bulb went out after 15 months. And we're not talking about 24/7 TV here, maybe a few hours a day at most. That cost me $250. Then at just under the 2 year mark, I start noticing this blue dis-colorization taking up the entire right side of my screen, and a little on bottom. I finally got around to getting a tech to the house to take a look. I was hoping it was something simple, but like other reviewers got the bad news that I needed a new light engine. I was quoted $1180, less than other reviewers, but still too much in my opinion to sink into this TV. Needless to say I am extremely disappointed in this TV, less than 2 years and it turns out to be a lemon!! I've learned 2 painful lessons: never buy through a distributor, because I didn't have the opportunity to purchase an extended warranty, and never buy a Zenith product again.
Using WPA this router drops connections every 15 minutes like clockwork on my MacBook and on my Netflix Roku player. I threw this in the trash and bought a Linksys which works perfectly.
Don't buy this product unless you plan to use it on an HDTV set, I tried using it on a standard TV but all I got are a black and white picture and scrambled. Not worth wasting the money.
I bought these speakers yesterday, and tested them with my wife's Viewsonic High Definition 27" tv where I wanted more volume and full sound. Speakers performed great, but where did the engineers place the ON/OFF switch? Nowhere. Well, now I feel stupid. TODAY: I received info from Bose. "The speakers shut off automatically, after a couple of minutes, if no signal is being sent to them. They reactivate when a signal is sent to them again. No need to fumble around looking for a shut off switch.Thank you for contacting Bose Corporation.Lee MillerCustomer Support Team
My wife just got the Creative Zen Vision M last week, but we have a problem already, the Zen doesn't want to turn On or Off. But all the lights are On, so the company is sending us a new one :-( try to fix the problem reset don't work try all) no luck! But it is to new to find any problems on the web. Hope we have no problems with the new one.Ps. Sorry for the spelling
bought 2 of this item as a gift for kids. could not load pictures. customer service was no help and rude. They did not have proper instructionss on how to deal with the problem. When i asked for a supervisor they transfered me to a voicemail. Very unhappy with the unit as well as the customer service of coby elecrtonics. second problem i had with them will never recomend a coby product to anyone.
The unit is small and fits on a desk. Set up was easy and I had the unit working in a very short time. The prints are very good. I needed a printer to do a number of copies in color and black and white of the same page, mostly photographs with some text. The first page came out fairly quickly but when i printed a number of the same page, the unit became SO SLOW that it became a poor purchase. If you are not doing multiple copies the unit would be OK. I am going to get a different printer.
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!
This item was replacement for a DRC8300N that was also bad. It took many months of fighting with RCA to get a replacement and I did not want this model as it also had problems on internet reports. They said to take it or leave it.The replacement DRC8320N has the 'interface error' that so many report. RCA won't answer calls or they put on hold and never return when they hear it is this model. One nice lady said they have many reports of problems and can't fix them, then she hung up.I will never buy anything again from RCA. I bought my original unit two years ago and had problems almost immediately. Since then they have just jerked me around.To be fair, the unit was fantastic in all ways when it worked. But I only got about 20 hours on the first before it died and about 30 on this one.
1 star only because you can't opt to choose no stars.I bought this thing about a year ago. I wanted a small camera to keep in my every day carry bag and figured this would be cool since it was small and cheap.I got it, loaded the crummy software, took ssome sample pictures, hooked it up to the computer and nothing. I have yet to be able to get the picture of this thing. I don't know if it's a problem with the software or the camera itself but after several attempts I just put it in the closet and forgot about it.
I bought a 60 GB LaCie Pocket Drive USB2/Firewire drive in August 2003, for $349.95 from Microwarehouse. Died December 2004, 3 months after manufacturers warranty ended.Customer service was unhelpful, told me that there are only 4 manufacturers out there, and all have the same warranty. So I'm out $350.00.My company also bought a LaCie d2 FireWire , 80 GB (300656) Hard Drive, which died after 3 months.
With IOGEAR MiniView Micro KVM switches such as GCS632U and GCS52U, you will lose function of the extra keys or buttons on your mouse and keyboard. And yet, you will have to try one to find out.
I bought this product for it's sleek look and decent sound. So why 1 star? It broke 3 days after the warranty expired. All of a sudden the speakers stopped being able to play above a whisper. I have no idea what caused the problem. It was kept with other electronics in an entertainment center, was not damaged in any way and was never played above normal volume. So im out $100+ for a paperweight. Unless yours comes with a life time warranty avoid this piece of garbage.
I've bought this produt thinking it was for the new ipod with video.it's not easy to know to what kind of ipod is.My friend just bought the same thing in a regular store and i decided to buy the same, that's why i tried to buy this.Says case for Ipod 5g w/ video.first of all i don't know a ipod with 5g i tought was a mistake.then a returned the item, like 15 days ago and i didn't receive my refund yet.that's why i'm saying this
I ordered a Handspring to replace the Visor Prism I have. It got to me in good order, with all the things mentioned. I examed the items and all seemed in order, except I didn't see a receipt in the box. Since I had one online from Amazon I didn't worry too much about it.I wanted to transfer the information from one unit to the other. I have had my Visor for a while and know how to use it. When I tried to do the transfer it didn't work. Thinking I may have not done it correctly, I repeated the process four times, but the new unit said "Beaming not contacting".I have tried to contact the vendor through Amazon with no luck.I would like to return the Visor, but there was no return information included in the package that was sent.So, I have a PDA that won't work for me and the vendor has my forty dollars.A bit of advise, don't buy from tandtmcarthur. The only thing I saw in the box was the PDA, no receipt or return information. If there was a mistake with the packing I could understand. That could be explained in a reply to my message via Amazon. As yet that reply has not been forth coming.Oh Well, live and learn.S.
Got this 30GB ipod as a birthday gift. As I always do, I glance through the quick start guide looking for the "Please Note" for any not-common-sense precautions, proceeded to charge up the pod and plugged in the usb cable. I have 10 GBs of music, pics and music videos on my PC at work.You CANNOT drag & drop stuff to your ipod, the system ignored all the files I copied there, in fact it behaves like an external hard disk - EVERYTHING HAS TO GO THROUGH ITUNES and only from one PC at that. So do NOT think that you can go sync up at work and then sync up at home too. OH NO it's either work or home. Unbelieveable...and so much for the video capabilities niether mpeg nor avi file formats are supported!! what tha hell!! Which other file format is more accessible or popular??This is the leading MP3 seller???, evidence that there are too many persons who just do as they are told/follow instructions, without the rest of us who want to do more, who yearn for flexibility there wouldn't be mp3 nor divx.I'm more than disappointed that I have a device costing over $250.00 dollars that is so restictive and in the advertised areas, areas of it proported strengths. I want my money back. this is a Rotten apple!!***But it does play music well***I realise that this is more venting than helpful, my Motorola L7 with 1 GB of memory gives me more satisfaction that this device.P.S. I failed to mention that I've had this ipod for about 60 hours at the time of writing. The other features of this thing had better be TOTALLY IMPPRESSIVE for me not to return it and get something more to my liking - less restrivtive...
I purchased this printer just under 2 1/2 months ago. It did well and gavesharp copies. I went to use it today, and it will not power up. I usesurge protection on my computer and peripherals, and with no external powersupply, I am left with an oversized paperweight.
I bought Street Atlas 2005 for my Palm because it was a lot cheaper than TomTom Navigator and had better-looking graphics than Mapopolis. Although it functioned correctly (for instance, it was able to get coordinates from a Bluetooth GPS unit that I had purchased separately), the product's feature set makes it pretty much worthless. Its key failing is its inability to route. Even though it can locate individual addresses, it doesn't tell you how to get there. (Isn't that the whole point of having one of these navigators?) It simply displays a little arrow showing the as-the-crow-flies direction in which you should travel. Better than nothing, I guess, but after trying to use it in real-world conditions, I realized that I had wasted my money.A few months later, TomTom released version 5 of their Navigator product for the Palm. I purchased it to replace Street Atlas, and although it cost me three times what I paid for Street Atlas, I couldn't be happier. Not only does Navigator offer true turn-by-turn routing, it has dozens of other powerful and helpful features that you'd expect to find in a proper GPS navigator.Note: I see that there is now Street Atlas 2006, which claims to offer true turn-by-turn routing. However, Street Atlas has other fundamental flaws in the 2005 version that probably have not been fixed in this new version. Be careful not to be seduced by Street Atlas's low price! Check out TomTom before making a decision.
Do not buy one of these you will be wasting your money. You will also be taking them back if you buy them. I had mine for 10 days and within a few days i was unsatisfied the battery does not hold 20 hours of charge it holds more like 6-7. Then on day 10 after my purchase the ipod wont turn on at all. So all I can say is what a waste of 300 dollars. Also like all these other reviews said they get scratched beyond recognitionSo save your money and stay clear maybe apple will get it right one of these days
I was looking for a HD TV monitor that I could hook up with my new home built PC- [which has a Nvidia 8800 GTS card that has DVI connections]. This TV will not work with a PC with DVI. Only the 2007 Samsungs will.The FAQ at the Samsung website says:If you have a 2007 Samsung LN-T LCD TV and it has more than one HDMI jack, you can use the HDMI 1 input jack to connect to your computer's DVI video output jack using a DVI to HDMI cable.No Samsung LCD TV built before 2007 (LN-S series, LN-R series, LT-P series, etc.) has a DVI input for a computer. All models built before 2007, however, have an analog, 15 pin D-Sub (RGB) computer input.Important: Many of Samsung models built before 2007 have a combined HDMI/DVI input jack. You cannot use this combined HDMI/DVI jack to connect your pre-2007 Samsung TV to your computer's DVI video output jack. Samsung TVs built before 2007 do not support DVI to HDMI computer video connections.HTH
The Canon BG-E3 battery grip is pretty much as advertized, but I gave it a 2 for the reasons below. Some have complained about the small size of the XTi for big handed people (like me), but I guess I have become used to it. In fact, in comparison with the 40D, I have found that I actually enjoy using the smaller XTi. My little finger (pinky) fits snuggly under the camera helping to stabilize it and making it easier to "throw around" for a shot. The main problem lies in the fact that the grip has a lower lip (where the batteries go) that no longer allows me to comfortably place my little finger anywhere when I hold it. The added weight of the grip+batteries does provide more stability for the camera around the neck, however there are other techniques that will work as well. My thoughts: if you are out taking photos, the camera should be in hand and at ready. Otherwise, it is in my backpack and out of way. As far as the number of shots are concerned, I've rarely had an issue except a couple of times where I set out with the battery already low and I forgot to take a spare. A full battery will do for a couple of cards, which is plenty of work to sort through back home on the computer for me. But if the issue is to have a longer shooting time, save money and buy more batteries instead (I mean, really, how long does it take to change out a battery?). I may find occasion to use it some day if I am out on a shoot where I cannot recharge and run out of juice, it will be a whole lot easier to find some AA batteries at a local gas station than the Canon rechargeable. On the positive side, I do occasionally put the grip on when I am primarily taking portrait photos (since I have it) as the controls on the grip make it much nicer and easier (the major redeeming feature). The bottom line for me is that it mostly just takes up space in my camera bag. However, as you can see by the other reviews, it does have fans. So if you are thinking of buying it, go try it and see how it fits in your hand.
I am absolutely furious and have returned the product for a replacement. I bought it on Saturday around lunch. Loaded a few over 1000 songs on it. That's what? 1/7th of advertised capacity? In any case, I'd decided on this model becuase I really won't listen to 20,000 songs in one day and didn't need the extra capacity. On Sunday, I played 12 songs and it froze up, then started playing again. I thought that was odd but okay, maybe it was just the song. On the 19th song, it froze. Forevermore. I sync'd it up and was told it was corrupted and I needed to RESTORE. I hit RESTORE and it said it couldn't find the source. Okay, so I spent that much money to listen to 19 songs??? And I've been assured that I should get a service agreement because it probably will have lots of these "frozen" moments after the first 30 days. Not that I'm happy at all with that answer, but IT FAILS within 24 hours?
I got this package on time, and in good shape. The price was alittle to good too be true. And it was. The Flash is what I payed for, cheaply made, but, it works good. The problem showed up when I installed the Hot Cable to My XTi inorder to extend My Flash. The Cable mounting clip got stuck in the Hot Connect on the Camera. The Maker of this part made this plastic slid too thick for the guide on the cameras hot connect. I was able to get it out of the mount,but, I had to have a Camera Guy do it. He said it was just cheaply made. Now I need to find a better made Hot Cable.Patrick
Two major problems. The female end would not accept my Koss earphones but would accept my cheap sony earphones. They both have the same 3.5mm male. Additionally, one earphone channel now cuts out. The earphones work fine with every other jack. Don't order this!
I bought the Sangean to replace my Sony Walkman radio, which after ten years of brutal treatment, finally became unusable. The little Sony had been dropped, bashed up against hard objects, thrown into a bag and forgotten for months, left in the sun in the car -- you name it. The belt clip broke a few years ago, but it kept ticking. Finally, I think there must be a crack in the circuit board, because it randomly just cuts off. (It still works if I remain stationary). It was time for a new one.I came onto the web site to buy another Sony, but saw that the Sangean was available for slightly more money. Since I remembered the Sangean commercials from the Art Bell show years ago, I decided to give that brand a whirl. After two weeks of use, it seems to be doing well. No regrets, but I do note two possible negatives:1. It does not appear to be as structurally strong as the Sony. It has a big plastic face that seems more vulnerable to "smashes" (which haven't occurred yet). On the other hand, the belt clip on the Sangean seems stronger than the Sony.2. The controls seem to be a little more complicated than the Sony -- so for the technically challenged, the Sony might be a better buy.I note no real difference in the reception. It gets weak to nonexistent in the gym just like the Sony did. All in all, no regrets. We'll see how well the Sangean holds up.FAST FORWARD to 2012:I forgot that I had reviewed this radio. It worked for a year or so, then broke. It's been sitting broke in my junk drawer for a few years now. There is no comparison with the Sony Walkman. My Walkman lasted for ten years, including all of the abuse. The Sangean was a lightweight. I have reduced my rating to a two.
I have owned other Pyle products and in fact I have a pyle amp that was powering this subwoofer, not sure how or why but that amp was rated under what this subwoofer was and this product only lasted 5 days and failed, it no longer works. The magnet appears to be intact and the cone will move when pressed upon. If you hold the cone in all the way, it will try to make sound. This is the first time I have ever had a bad product from Pyle. Not sure what to say about it.
The My Notebook Premium is not well made nor does it have any other redeming qualities. The manuals are very non specific and are not related to the exact product so you have no idea what to download. When you do, the software is not anything to "write" home (or anyone else about) - it was not easy to understand - not for me at least. The pen stopped working right away and overall I would trash this entire thing before keeping it. I am returning it tomorrow!
Unbelievable. Piece of junk. I own four fiber optic audio cables of different lengths and manufacturers, and this one is junk. The ends aren't designed/manufactured properly and thus don't fit. Read the other reviews, others have the same problem. The cable doesn't fully insert. It dangles, and thus the audio connection is intermittent. All my other cables fit and 'click' in. Save yourself a headache and get a different brand.
The VHS tape rewinder is not functioning well just after 30 days from the purchase day.I only used it two times when I got the product, it was okay in the beginning, but just after one month, the lid of the rewinder would not lock in to do the rewinding, I have to manually hand press it all the way. I would like to request a replacement item. How to do it? Please advise.
If you are not a computer whiz, think twice before buying from Netgear. Customer Service in my experience is very bad -- both the system and the people at the end of the phone.
I've now had two of these and both have lasted me less than a year - which is way too freakin' short for $30+ bucks! While they were still working (both just up and stopped working one day) I would usually have to attempt connecting many times before it would work.
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.
This case doesn't even come close to fitting the Canon 410. The 410 has buttons placed in very different areas then the ones on the case. The 410 also has a lense that must extend to operate, and there is no room for this to occur in this case.Worse yet, I had no way to return it. The only option Amazon provided was to send an email to a third party vendor. My email went unanswered.I'm out over $100 and my little boy got a useless case for his birthday.A side note - it looks like an excellent product if you can find out what camera it does go with. The documentation that comes with the case does not list the cameras it fits either.
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)
Difficult to configure for a PC and Mac. It worked for about a month then died. I sent it in and when it returned I set it up and it worked for about 2 days then died again. Haven't decided if I should dig a hole and bury it or send it in again.
Not very sturdy and the I'm not a fan of the swiveling action of the clip. The swivel mechanism holds the Stiletto away from the belt so I frequently hit things with it.I was looking for a true clip, but that's not what this is.
it worked one day then the buttons started sticking and it stopped working with the net md software.
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.
The cables are fine cables. I rated this particular offer as an "I don't like" because the shipping nearly doubles the price of the cables (shipping for me was per cable, not a flat fee for the order). So the great deal then becomes something you can find elsewhere if you are resourceful. Buyer beware.
Didn't even keep for a week. Started off fine, for the first 2 days. Used it for a short 3 hour road trip. At first it worked ok, although it kept getting the sides of the street backwards at our various destinations (said on right, it was really left). It had problems with cloverleaf exits and entrances. The major issue that it had when it was working was around re-routing. When you are driving and it says take a right you take the right, however if there are 2 streets right next to each other it sometimes isn't specific enough...that brings me to rerouting. It takes what feels like minutes, but is actually more like 30 seconds. Try waiting 30 seconds for directions when you're driving the wrong direction.Now for the truely bad part. 5 days into having the unit it flat out stopped locking onto the satelite. Happened in mid-drive and never came back. For the next few days I started my car, left is in one spot for a few minutes with a clear path to the sky but no lock. Kept it on when I was driving, still no lock. Needless to say it went back.I don't know, maybe I had a bum unit. In any case I had good expectations, next time I'll try a Garmin. Cheers
I'd never buy these again.I know batteries get used up + you need to buy more.So I figured rechargeable should be good = keeping some junk out the the environment for a while at least.HOWEVER - these batteries are total crap !If I want to take some digital pictures [that's why I bought them]I need to charge the batteries overnight.Then, I can take maybe ten pictures switch batteries + get 10 more.It's a camera not a car !What a waste of time + energy to get 10 pictures + where's the spontaneity + ease that's suppose to be part of the digital camera experience.Is Energizer the one with the bunny ?The bunny's dead .
This product sounds simply amazing loud, sounds like LIVE, everything comes alive when turned up ....BUT...one channel is dead when the volume is at low level listening and who wants to rock out at 6 in the morning or 11 at night. I can buy a passive per amp to fine tune the volume but I would have to spend $300+ extra then I will be better off migrating to the Logitech Z623. This speaker system is good for the birds the way it performs right now. Now I know why testfreaks.com gave it a 6.8 rating and the Logitech z623 a 10.Klipsch should display more corporate responsibility by fixing this issue or just take this product off the market if it chooses the other route.
While i have no doubt that Denon makes an outstanding cable, they are mass manufactured! I can hand craft a cable of just as good quality to the length of your choice, and I'll undercut Denon by 50%! It's a deal you can't walk away from!
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.
Tried this camera because of the positive reviews at the time. It is an OK camera for carrying around, due to its' small size, and takes decent landscape pictures. However, its' macro ability is non-existent. That is one of the main reasons I buy a camera. My favorite cameras for that feature are Olympus, and I am about to buy a new one. I gave the Nikon 2 stars because it is compact and I carry it with me every day so I can leave my more valued cameras safe at home.
I purchased this because of it's small, sleek design. Unfotunately, we can only access a few radio stations because of the terrible reception. The sound is okay but I would not recommend it.
The set up is supposed to be easy, but with our elaborate receiver I have yet to get this product going. I have no idea where to plug it in since our sound does not come from the t.v. but from speakers. Hopefully I'll figure it out another time when I have more patience. Seems comfortable though I can't quite rate it properly just yet.
I bought this FM transmitter expecting it to be a high quality product, but, I was mistaken. The sound quality is terrible, the static that is experienced while trying to listen to your music is annoying, bordering on infuriating. Although it is easy to tune the Itrip to the frequency of your radio, even at night with its nice backlit lcd screen, I would not recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy listening to their MP3 while driving in their car.
Bought this product to use with my new RAZR M phone. The sound was ok but nobody could hear me. Said my voice was extremely muddled as if the microphone was up against my mouth. Tried multiple positions for the microphone but no luck.
the legs would not hold, so it kept shortening, terrible! Don't get this..... I wish I had known directions to assemble would be so impossible... useless, broke packaging, so cannot re pack and return... waste of money.
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.
... I made the mistake of buying this about 2 months ago. Being a novice to DVDs, I thought it was working OK until it would not correctly play almost every letterbox DVD I tried. ...
This is the third pair of these headphones I have bought. Although one side inevitably stops working, I keep buying them because they are inexpensive. I will not buy them again. The pair I just received crackle in my ear in an almost shock like manner. Needless to say, I cannot use them. Don't waste your money. Not worth it for even less than $10.
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
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 bought these when they were on sale for 50%. Really liked them, but with daily use, they don't last. Too bad and not worth replacing for over $100.
I had bought a different brand of similarly priced speakers before and was perfectly happy with them until they broke. These speakers have an annoying buzzing sound that will not go away. If anyone knows how to get rid of this sound please help me! If not for the buzzing sound they would be just fine.
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.
This was a great idea for a product, and is definitely more affordable than its expensive GPS counterparts, but I did not find it to be the most accurate when it was working. After about 3 weeks of use it started telling me that I had stopped my workout while I was still running. It got to the point of doing this every 3-5 minutes before I stopped using it.
I placed my order with ELECSURF, hp pavillion noptebook, AMD procesos TL-52,2GB,Vista Premium and then received and e-mail from them saying:"New OEM brown box. Quality tested HP DV9000 series laptop. Please note that the laptop comes with Windows XP Media Center OS (Vista ready). We provide 7-day refund, and 90-day defective exchange gurantee...."Also they offered Windows Vista Premium, and thenm their order confirmation e-mail said that the notebook had installed Windows XP but that is Windows Vista ready??They said in their order-confirmation e-mail..."we are honest so we have to say this". If you are honest why dont you say your product conditions when announcing your product in Amazon!!!! Why you announced a different product from what you are able to deliver!! But you expect us to pay what you offerd to pay for right?? Such a waste of time!!!CAREFUL, You probably are buying a new product but it is not covered by the normally expected manufacturer's 1 -year-warranty!!!!I canceled my order of course.
I ordered these binocs because we needed a basic field binocular for viewing live stock, elk and deer. After struggling with the simplistic adjustments and directions, I finally visited a store that carried Bushnell only to discover how defective these binoculars were. Double vision and over priced,($39.99 over the counter price). Fortunatly, I was able to exchange with them with the display model, avoiding the process of returning and waiting for delivery of another pair to arrive. The "display" pair work fine.
One was fine and is still working great. The other one didn't even work for one month. :(
My son finally got around to installing the webcam I got him. Picture and audio are good. Would definetly but another one.
I had such high hopes for this little printer which I thought would be in all ways spectacular because it was so expensive and a pentax after all.When I was successful in getting it to work with my computer, the print quality was very good. and it's such a good idea. Well I returned it.
i've been using this nukote tn460 for my brother mfc9700 for about 2 weeks now. though this replacement cartridge seemed very loose and didn;t feel as solid as the original, it started out ok. but after only a few days of light use, it started making cracking noises during printing and leaving ugly horizontal streak marks on each page -- and both the noise and streak mark have been getting worse! i stopped using it because i'm afraid it may do damage to the printer itself! but now i can't print anything and its "SLOWING DOWN" my small business!i thought factory depot would do the right thing to make up for the frustration and ship me a decent tn460 replacement cartridge "ASAP" and have this defective/poor quality one picked up. (note: i already spent $10.44 for shipping and handling, i hope they would be fair enough to cover the return freight.) instead, factory depot wants me to ship it back "AT MY COST" and said i'll receive a replacement "ONLY" after they received the returned one!but i do need to print "DAILY", so, out of desperation, i just went out and bought myself an original brother tn-460 toner from antoher source. mean while, i'm waiting for factory depot to "DO THE RIGHT THING" and send me a call tag to have this piece of junk picked up.a very frustrating experience overall! stay tuned for an update.
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 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!
Pro: good picture for price, nice mounting hardware included.Con: hard to set-up, bad manual, not Mac-compatible.These are *not* Mac-compatible except insofar as "compatible" means you can use your Mac to access the internet. They *require* a PC to set-up and a PC to run the included management software. Also, the instructions are absolutely terrible. The 100+ page .pdf manual contains very little information and is mostly just a series of screen shots of the set-up software. After much work, I was able to get it working with an old PC, and it has a nice picture for the price. The included metal mounting bracket seems sturdy, and comes with screws and hollow-wall anchors.Although the camera contains a server, I could not get it running with my Airport Express wireless router and my satellite modem. I'm not saying it can't be done, but I spent over ten hours on it and finally gave up. In other words, I cannot see the video feed over the internet as I had intended.I was able to set it up to email still shots on a set schedule using the camera itself as the server. And I was able to get it to email still shots whenever it "detects" motion, but only by leaving the aforementioned PC running, because the management software is needed for that trick. And I still cannot access that video feed. Perhaps if I'd had more time or an all-PC network, I could have made it work.In sum, buy this if you have either the skill or the time to set it up, recognizing that the instructions will not help and your Mac can't run the management software or the set-up software.To sum up the summation: if you have a Mac, look elsewhere.
I really can't begin to describe how slow the transfer rate of the Lexar firefly is. The transfer rate makes it nearly unusable for anything but a few small files. It can take literally HOURS to transfer 500 MB if it is a bunch of small files you are transferring. It is a little bit faster with fewer larger files. However, I recommend looking for something else. I am very disappointed with my purchase.
Didn't care for it - bought a Zune instead - it did more had a radio, bigger screen ... and more storage - easier to download and find music. Able to grab music and not worry about Apple's proprietary m4p format... no converting needed.Buy Zune!
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 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.
After reviewing the opinions on this unit a friend of mine and myself decided to make the purchase anyway. There were 5 star and 1 star reviews. After several days of testing the two new units on our motorcycles and while on a 2,000 mile road trip we simply put the units in our saddle bags and never turned them on again. Both transmission and reception distances are shameful. Even when using No ground plane antennas. Straight hand held to hand held transmission distance was only about 300 feet. We also got the same results when transmitting and receiving from a motorcyle that had a built in CB. His Trans and Rec was great but ours was terrible. The unit is fantastic for receiving weather info but it should not be listed to communicate for 2 miles. 2' is more like it.
Yes, it is small and handy to carry around, easy to use if you just want point and shoot but, my camera has broken for the second time in the 2 1/2 months I have owned it.The power button has failed for the second time since purchasing the camera in June 2007. I sent it off for repair, and while the people on the phone are very nice, it really doesn't get you anywhere. One email from the tech people said that I would have my camera back in approximately 7 business days, another said approximately 10 days and when I called to check they said they were still waiting on a part. Obviously, those estimates don't mean a thing, and apparently, time at the repair center doesn't mean a thing because I have had my camera back just over a week and it is broken again. I called Canon and they said just send it back for more repair. Great! Here we go again, but hey! I just got off the phone with Amazon and they said they will take the camera back and give me a refund! Thank you Amazon!!
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 was so excited to give this to my grandson for Christmas, Unfortunately, it does not work. It gets 1 Spanish station on the am dial and nothing at all on any fm stations. Don't waste your money on this.
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.
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!
This printer is very nice in all respects -- except one big one -- which it has consistent problems recognizing there is paper in the tray. I have tried tech support, cleaning the feeders, etc. But it is now 6 months old and I'm done. I'm throwing it out to spare myself the misery. I hope you spare yourself the misery as well. Get something else.
I read the reviews and should have listened. First, I had trouble getting my computers (I tried more than one) to recognize the device. When it did, I managed to download a few photos. After I had, the screen on the keychain went blue and stayed that way. I tried customer support and they simply e-mailed the instruction manual that came with the keychain. I guess you get what you pay for (or even less).
I bought this item from Amazon.com about 4 month ago. Driver is installed easily and works fine. But, speed of data transfer and mouse response is very SLOW!!! Transfer rate is under 1/4 than another USB bluetooth dongle, and I cannot enjoy games with bluetooth mouse because mouse cannot follow my action and is inaccurate. I think this is not recommendable for expert users.
I bought this drive about five moths ago, and it did not work out of the box. I determined that the wall adapter/power supply was bad, so I emailed Seagate to get an RMA number for just the power supply. They responded quickly, and I shipped it off. It has been about four and a half months now, and they STILL have not sent the replacement part. I have called and emailed several times. Sometimes they say they are about to ship it, but a few weeks later I call back and they say it is out of stock. I tried telling them to open the box of a new drive, but they told me that they could not do that. I am very unhappy with Seagate's support, especially since one of the main selling points (for me at least) is the five year warranty.
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
The right earbud cuts out on my set of headphones, have a friend who bought the same pair, same story. Having them less than a year for a pair of headphones this expensive I think is unacceptable.
I was well pleased initially with this antenna as we live about 70 miles from Minneapolis. All of the channels came in EXCEPT channel 9 (KMSP). We needed 9 to get th FOX station, so I had out the local TV repair shop. The first and only thing he did was to install a Channel Master brand antenna, and instantly channel 9 came in. We also improved our channel 11 (NBC) signal strength, to where it no longer breaks up the signal. All of this, and the Channel Master antenna was only $100.
The casters left ugly black marks on our carpet that were difficult to remove. The adjustment knob did not hold the tilted top in place. The table was broken in less that a week. We are very careful with our furniture, and my husband is able to fix almost anything...this was impossible to repair...a sad waste of $70.00.
The HandCam is not one of them. The camera felt cheap when I first got it, then when I rotated the lens, it clicked at one point as if it were broken. I shot some still photos &amp; they were ok &amp; transferred properly but when I shot a small 15 sec video &amp; tried to transfer it to my desk, I got a message on my palm that &quot;Video was not supported&quot; !!!!!!! I contacted Targus &amp; was told that they could not repair or replace the item as it was discontinued but I could have any other items from their current catalog. I told them that I wanted a camera only, that's why I bought a camera. I have yet to solve this problem but I wouldn't buy another one. Stick with the Eyemodule2. It works flawlessly. I'm sorry I got rid of mine : ( Anyone want to trade????? ; )
The item in the picture is NOT the corresponding product for the description. The picture is for the CF to XD adapter.
This product cost cheap becuase it is horrible. You're better off throwing away $4 then buying this cable. I bought it to connect it to my tv and micro hdmi adaptor and connect it to my phone, the videos cut in and out and there is some static and white spots on the tv screen, I've used this adaptor with other hdmi cabes and it works great, so I knew it wasn't my adaptor, also the video look dark with this cable. I tried connecting the cable to my cable box and my tv and the cable quality on my LG tv looked dark and horrible, again with the cable that came with my cable box, my cable looks great....please don't waste your time buying from this company again. There is no rating for zero thats why I gave it a one, but my rating really is zero.....PURE TRASH!!!!
Purchased 1 unit, went though 9 of them before returning it for good. All of them would power up, menu worked, but could not recieve any signal with a $50 antenna. Samsung asked to send the unit in for repair...but why would I do that since it doesnt work new out of the box.I did not have any luck with this unit. My LG electronics one works great with full signal strength.
I bought this card with the hopes of an easy installation on my W2K notebook. Getting it to work with a non-Linksys wireless hub took several frustrating evenings. The documention that came with the device and on the Linksys web site was absolutely useless. The installation software had conflicts with the firewall software so I had to remove both the firewall and linksys software and reinstall the software. Getting the 128 bit WEP configuration to work required asking a consultant for help. Apparently, you must enter the long security code versus the network access password. This obscure nuance was not obviously noted in the manual or on line documentation. I'm sure it is a little more straight forward if your network is all one brand but getting this device to work in a mixed brand environment was difficult and I should have listened to the consultant and bought the NetGear card.
I am getting a lot of distortion in my speakersNot sure if its the gauge of speaker wire or the qualityThere is a lot of hissing noise
TRENDnet USB to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter TU2-ETGDisappointed with this itemCould not use with Windows 7 ProDrivers are not compatible for the Gigabit PortAdaptor works at 100 Megabits Per Second speed only no 1000 Megabits Per Second
It took me weeks to find a place that sold the film for this camera. ... I have not used the camera and plan to return it. I have heard that every other picture turns out good. The points above suggest that buying the MIO is not a good investment.
these are comfortable but the sound is awful. it has no bass whatsoever. the treble is ok but 20,000Hz isnt a whole lot of treble power either. the sound would be described as inferior, no bass, no treble, all mids. id get the mdrj10, maybe they dont fit as good but they have a whole lot better sound, they have good bass & good treble. these dont.
I tried this in both of my vehicles and the &quot;hiss&quot; is to much for me to handle. At times it sounds great then it gets overtaken by the hiss for no apparent reason. This can happen just sitting in the driveway without the vehicle running. I bought this becuase it was a charger and FM transmitter in one which is a great feature. But it sounds like I will be going to the cassette adapter for better sound quality.
Got a combo pack with a new Lexmark Printer/Scanner and it was poor quality and hardly lasted at all. The color was lacking. It was a start up combination cartridge and not worth 2 cents after a few sheets of the black were printed out.
I bought this camera in anticipation of a long planned trip to Hawaii. On my fourth snorkeling trip,(no more than 15 feet deep) the camera quit. Went back to the boat to change the battery and water poured from the inside. Sent Olympus an e-mail seeking help and got no response from them until five weeks later giving me their standard warranty BS.
I bought this product for my 6 years old kid, it work for a month. After that, the battery lost its charge and did not get charged. The AC adaptor wont work, the battery not charge, for that reason a portable DVD is not longer portable. Toys R us is responsible for offering a product from a company that does not have any quality control and released a faulty product. Also Toys R us did not take any responsibility for selling this product. I will not buy any other electrical device at Toys R us. In Puerto Rico we always say "Cheap things are dearest"
I compared this card with the Lexar 8x, and when using the Viking in the Nikon 4300 it takes longer to startup, record images, and recover when the battery is low.
I went for the lowest cost machine, but that was a mistake I won't repeat. The TEAC W-600R worked great for two weeks (about the time it took me to dub 15 tapes to my PC). Then, the drive mechanisms in both bays stopped working and the machine began to produce loud clicking sounds. No amount of turning the machine off/on or hitting buttons worked to correct it. The unit is junk and is being returned.
I bought this thing and it seemed to work great. I bought this in 2010 and it did not survive 2012. I tried changing channels on this and it wouldn't work. After messing around with it, I finally got it working. I need to replace it since I cannot use other equipment. I don't recommend buying this if you need something that will last.
Contrary to company documentation, this device does not work with Windows 98SE. I tried repeatedly using both the supplied driver and the driver that I downloaded from their website. Not only does it not work, but it shuts down my computer. I have all the minimal essential requirements necessary including a USB 2.0 port but Windows will not run it and calls it a generic device. I consider this pure junk.
Easy to install and great sound for my patio. However, my third pair just bit the dust - the diaphragms have cracked from exposure, making the sound unbearable. The previous two pairs met the same fate.In fairness, the speakers get 90 degree heat and Sun all summer and our Colorado winters are quite cold and dry... but that's why I bought all weather outdoor speakers.Bose has been accommodating (the store where I bought the first pair wouldn't even replace the first pair), but this is just getting old. I'm going to try a different brand.
One reason I chose this player is because it claims to be rechargeable through USB. But to do so, you need a recahrgeable battery, aaa/r03/um-4, which seems not to be sold in the US. I tried the other type of recahrgeable battery that is sold in US, but didn't work.If I knew this, I would have bought other player from established brand.
Save your money and by a stereo with and integrated interface. The FM transmitter just doesn't cut it in a car. To much static and you get no highs or lows. I bought an Alpine CDE-9870 with the iPod cable. It cost me a total of $150 bucks but it was well worth it. It sounds and works great. If you save your money on this your 1/3 of the way there.
OK, so you want to get an external hard drive. Put simply, DONT get this one. As you may have noticed in the Sunday papers, this dang peice of junk is pretty much always on a rebate at one place or another. Don't be fooled into buying one, even if it seems like a good deal; I did, and I regret it.So why do I hate this, and why do I know you will too? Well, chances are you are going to store important backup information on the external hard drive you buy. You wouldn't want to risk it with this drive.First of all, this drive is as slow as a %$@&ing; donkey. I put literally 10 GB's of data into this 80 GB hard drive, and it takes a VERY long time for it to extract and open an application, especially if it's a song or movie; probably around 15-20 seconds. Remember, this is when the drive is almost 90% empty. As it is stated that this is a 7200 RPM drive, I find it impossible to see why it must go so slow. This is my main annoyance because if it goes this slow now, how slow will it go when its 25% or half full?Second, as stated before by others, the drive makes a crazy clicking sound when its doing something... and you can bet once you hear it clickin' and clackin' for a while you're gonna be so pissed off out of annoyance that no Maxtor product will ever make it into your house again. Really.Now, after much disk defragmenting (which takes literally 5 hours to complete) and hair pulling, I am planning to not even use this drive any longer. Go out and spen a little more to get something of QUALITY. This drive is so horriblly slow and makes so many F**ked up sounds that you will wanna throw it out of the window.Thank you.
What a piece of junk. I bought this for my daughter and it didnt even last 6 months. Disney must be proud to put their name on this outstanding product.
This case is inaccurately described. There are no interior compartments, side or rear pockets. This is nothing more than a single compartment case with a small interior mesh pocket just large enough for a memory card.
I really like the form factor of this keyboard - it's nearly ideal for a media-oriented living room computer, which was the use I put it to. However, it's very poorly and cheaply made - in my experience, it's made to fail. Within a month the first one I bought broke down - the touchpad wouldn't respond. Adesso was reasonably fair and prompt about replacing it - I only had to jump through a few hoops of flaming fire in order for them to do so. Three months later - past warranty - the replacement failed in the same way: the touchpad refused to respond. And it was the inclusion of a touchpad that had gotten me to buy this unit in the first place. I won't buy any Adesso products in future.
I just took the hard disks from within the enclosure and put them into a Drobo and 3 out of the 4 drives are working just fine. It looks as if the circuit boards that held them together fried but the actual drives (but for one) are fine. As to Drobo, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread! Specially the last one with Firewire 800 to the Mac and really silent.
I have used this printer sporadically for about 2 years. Suddenly it stopped working; I lost a lot of ink trying to do deep cleaning. Finally Canon told I will need a new printhead for about $100. Well, it is time to move on and buy a new printer.
I have begun having the same problems as some as the other receivers. The sound either drops out or begins "stuttering", requiring you to change the input and change it back for the sound to come back. I have had the SA-XR25S for about a year and have finally had it. I am replacing it today with an Onkyo receiver.
I bought this since we had both PC and Mac computers. The carton said it worked on both. That is true But it does not easily go unto a Mac. It took me 1 hour with their support who admitted they had no Mac knowledge I than spent another hour with Apple who at least got me familiar enough to know how to add the IP address etc on the Mac. Than I took the PC info and manually put it on the Mac. Yes it works now but 2 hours of customer support?? Yuck! The manuel is poorly written and difficult to understand. It is written entirely for installation on a PC. Even for a person knowledgeable in Windows the instructions are cryptic and difficult to follow. It is designed to be installed from the internet but the installation works on a PC. Safari and Firefox cannot work with the web page. The CD is once again only for a PC.
I had a horrid experience with this drive. Bought this as a backup for my server. Failed in 8 months with all my data (research data no less). Forensics found that the drive I/O controller failed corrupting my data.I won't buy Seagate/Maxtor again, period.
I purchased this product based on the two reviews listed. I guess we all have different expectations of what quality sound is. Virtually no bass and at times gets tinny. I bought it for my wife for Valentine's Day to replace her older Phillips CD boom box in the bathroom. The sound does not compare. The old Phillips sounds much better. If you buy this expecting "big sound" out of a small package, you will be disappointed. If you just want something to hook your iPod up to, it works.
This cable is missing connectivity for Pin 11 ID0/RES Monitor ID bit 0, and Pin 12 ID1/SDA Monitor ID bit 1. This causes monitor unknown message and although the MAC OS can override this, Ubuntu could not. How much money was saved by the manufacture by eliminating two strands of wire. This should of been specified in the Product Features and Technical Details.
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.
Hardware version: 7000. Firmware version: 9.01.05.This thing was an utter waste of my time. The radio button for enabling and disabling UPnP always came up disabled, even if I just selected Enabled and clicked Apply Changes. When I checked for an update to the firmware through the web interface, I got the error message, "Cannot connect to the firmware information server, please double check the wan connection." even though all computers on the LAN were able to access the internet at that time. Then the router would lose it's internet connection during big downloads. A quick check of the logs showed that the router was sending out DHCP requests every two minutes. Belkin tech support was a joke. "Try disabling any pop up or antivirus software before applying changes, try from another computer. [sic]" Really? Funny how no other router I've encountered thus far has EVER had trouble with pop-up blockers or anti-virus software.
Apparently digital cameras haven't come very far in the last 7 years. Just bought the 770SW and thought I'd test it out. I shot a series of indoor, outdoor, and macro shots, using the same focal point, with my old 2MP Fuji and the new Olympus. I shot at two different quality settings on each and with an array of camera settings (canned features, white balance, iso, etc). No zoom. Then I downloaded them and compared them side by side. Even after 7 years and 5 more megapixels, the shots with the Fuji had truer color and better focus. The macro shots were ok with the Olympus but brilliant with the Fuji (and you could actually see everything behind the subject with the Fuji, the Olympus was completely blurred).The waterproofness: niceThe shockproofness: niceThe size and battery life: greatCanned features, setting, menus, ease of use: pretty good (tough to pick the right wb/iso when your out in the sun and can't see the LCD well)The picture quality: not worth the priceAnd I'm not an idiot at picture taking. Pictures do look better with the right settings, but still not as good as my 7-year old brick. I expected a difference with the smaller optical zoom, but not at zero zoom.If you buy this, I recommend getting it at a camera store, so you can return it if you're not happy (like I'm doing)
As reviewer Ketran stated... This player will not play the 1080p disks. I also did the King Kong DVD thing with the same results... 32 seconds and error message, but RCA customer service didn't tell me there was a problem when I inquired. It also takes forever to say hello, load, and start play.. It's going back as soon as the roads clear.. Get the Toshiba HD-A1 or HD-A2 if you're looking for a moderate price HD DVD.
Unknown brand was received, not C2G. There are no actual markings on the cable itself to indicate contents, however the cable is noticeably thinner than the real C2G cables purchased directly from Amazon on the same day.It isn't worth the effort to send back, nor use this mystery cable. And other than to say "avoid choosing Amamax for your C2G purchases", its not worth writing another word for this review.
And I thought Monster was funny. So happens I'm in the high-end electronics advertising business, but even I, a shameless ad guy, am embarrassed to see this actually offered for sale. Amazon really needs to remove this item, it's just immoral, and someone just might be gullible enough to actually buy one. I believe that would make Amazon party to grand larceny.
Bought this based on online recommendations. I was very pleased with the quality of the sound but the headphones have very poor build quality. My SR60 simply fell apart after the warranty expired and any effort to make the headphones workable just wouldn't work. Now this pair of SR60's looks comical being held together with elastic bands and failed make-shift repairs. Have no choice but give two stars.
Received this and plugged to a monitor running at 1280x1024. There is strange double ghosting to the right of larger black letters in white background, it is simply unacceptable. The cable is as thin as mouse' tail, and appears to be as cheap as it gets.Avoid it if you are looking for anything of decent quality, spend more money on better cable, and you will be happy. This one was returned 5 minutes later.
This monitor was bought in late 2006 and cost around 1200 USD. I sent it back 4 times for pixel problems. Today the monitor finally gave it up and won't display anything. This is just a head's up for those thinking about buying Sony. Incidentally, I also have a Phillips 23" ISPs monitor and it is the same age and was around 1200USD also. It's still going strong. The Sony uses the same Phillips panel too. My conclusion is that Sony has cut corners and used low grade electronic parts, such as capacitors.Do you realize how much this makes me NEVER want to purchase a Sony anything ever again? 1200.00 USD is a LOT of money to pay for a monitor that got used 3 years around 3 hours per day, and then just stopped working. (I haven't used it for about a year.)This is the dialog I received from Sony Customer Support after they gave me a link to service that didn't work (typical corporate run a round to try and get the customer to give up before reapirs can be rendered). SO I wrote back explaining the problems:My explanation:The screen flickered a few minutes and now it won't even show the onscreen OSD. The tech site you gave below says it cannot find the specified monitor, although SONY shows it at this link:[...]When I first purchased this monitor in 2006/2007, I had to send it back four times to get pixel problems resolved. It hasn't been used in over a year now, and then now the monitor will turn on, b.3ut there is no picture at all--no OSD, test screen, nothing. I paid around 1200.00USD for this as I needed a graphics monitor. For me, this is really unacceptable for a monitor of this level and from a reputable manufacturer such as Sony. Total time this monitor worked is about 3 years for about an average of 3 hours per day.The reply I got:From: Support [...]To: Doug &lt;dwdallam@yahoo.com>Sent: Sat, October 30, 2010 3:38:31 AMSubject: Re: SDM-P234/BDoug,Customer input and response is invaluable in the continued support and development of our products. It is appreciated you've taken the time to share your comments with us. However, communications regarding such concerns are handled by our dedicated Customer Relations Team. I've provided a direct link to reach them:[...]I just told him that if this is where Sony is regarding customer support, then I'd just dispose of the Sony and take my business elsewhere. Of course this will not be read by anyone except the CS person, and this is one reason Sony is a less respected manufacturer than it was 10 years ago.There are a lot of hungry start ups that are producing really high end monitors today, and they have much better service. I would recommend using them and leaving Sony in its ivory tower to rot away slowly.
I bought this with the hope of boosting the signal from my large attic-mounted outdoor aerial antenna. I have a 3-way splitter sending the signal to the TVs in the house. My house is ~30 miles from the antennas on South Mountain with clear line of sight. Things were fine before June 2009, but since the digital changeover a few of the Phoenix channels (12, 15, 45, 51, 61) have become weak and sporadic (available one day, not the next). One of my TVs has a signal meter. It read "75" before I installed the booster, and "67" was the best I could get after I put it inline between the antenna and the 3-way splitter. Since installing the booster I no longer get 12.1 (or subchannels) on one TV, and cannot get 15.1 (or subchannels) on the others. On all TVs channel 45.1 and it's subchannels stutter as if half of the digital bits are coming through.
I finally got the film after a little less than a month of ordering it. I have take 3 pictures so far and they are all way too light. I love polaroids and was so excited to use it but am very disappointed in the quality of the film. It seems as though it is really old or something I'm not sure.
The printer had a hard time recognizing the black cartridge then when it did the black print had lines through it.I tried changing the text color on some things and it printed it in blue without lines. Now this printer wont recognize the other colors. I'm going to buy a cheap genuine brother black cartridge to see if the printer can be salvaged.
i was disappointed in this product. it's slow with showing the pictures. the quality of the pictures are not great. i would look to another product than this.
This product looks cool but it has big problems delivering a quality product. I ordered one for my dad. It arrived at his place with one leg different than the other three. This meant it wouldn't sit level. Okay, accidents happen I understand, so he sent it back to exchange it for one with four legs that were the same. When the replacement came, BAM, one leg was different again. Buyer beware, I don't think this one can leg it out over the competition.
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.
When this player used to work, the controls were very difficult to use. I could get it to do what I wanted it to do, but only after a struggle, and even then it seemed to work by accident. After a few hours' use, it stopped accepting new songs. (No, it was not full). My computer simply gave me a message that the device I was trying to write to is defective. It is worthless. I gave it 1 star only because zero was not an option.
The order shipped fast.. the product was crap. the box said 05/05 and then someone scratched in 17 so it looked like 05/05/17 pictures were orange cloudy and the corners were cromeI paid 80$$$$$!!!
I received this digital picture frame as a prize/gift from my employer. As a gift it is great! But if I were looking for a digital picture frame, I would steer clear of this one.Aspect Ratio:My biggest gripe with the frame is the aspect ratio of 16:9. With a resolution of 480x234, this doesn't work out right... 480 by 234 is an aspect of 2.05 where as 16 by 9 is an aspect of 1.78, so if you try loading pictures at 480x234 as I did you realize that much of the left and right sides of the picture that you are viewing is chopped off. When looking closer at the screen itself, you can see that the pixels are non-square so in short as long as you crop your photos to a resolution with an aspect ratio of 16:9 like 480x270 (what I'm using), this solves your problem. The problem with this is unless you take all of your pictures in widesceen (16:9), you will have to crop all of your pictures to be displayed on this frame.Screen Quality:Since the screen is such a low resolution at 480x234, I mean come on my phone has two 320x240 screens, the pictures are not that crisp at all. Also the color reproduction is not that great. The screen is actually decently bright and vibrant but there is too much color saturation and the only adjustable options are brightness in the setup and contrast with an exterior dial.That Little Dot:When my co-workers saw the black dot in the frame they theorized that it was a camera. Given the relative quality of the frame I was skeptical. It is in fact the infrared sensor for the remote.Loading Pictures:USB sticks and SD cards are easy to plugin and view, although this frame only displays jpegs (.jpg, .jpeg). There is unfortunately no way to directly plug this frame into your computer.Overall:Not too bad but pretty flawed. The biggest thing that I have learned from working with this frame is to buy a high resolution frame (1024x768) with a good quality screen with most importantly an aspect ratio of 4:3 so that you do not have to crop all of your photos just so that they can be displayed properly and fully on the screen. Beware of 16:9 frames unless you take all of your pictures in a widescreen format or enjoy spending all of your time cropping and resizing photos.
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.
I bought this trash in October 2009. I really didnt start using them daily until February 2010 because I hated the music on the radio. In June 2010, one of the phones did not work anymore. This was probably in whole or in part the fault of that crappy "music/movie" mode switch on the side, which is also a pretty pointless feature as the sound is no different in any mode. The overall material consist of cheap and easily breakable plastic. There is absolutely no cancellation either way and at max volume, the sound leaks clearly. And after long usage you will began to sweat because of how tight they are on your ears. My recommendation: get Sennheisers 200 and up series.
We purchased these speakers for our son who is overseas. Within two weeks he said they were already buggy, and could only be used in certain positions. By the time he had had them a month he was already looking to replace them. The speakers were just sitting on a desk; no extreme use.
I have owned this product for several months now. I have to go through a stupid step to use it. I was having a really hard time getting connected to the Web after I hooked up this router. I finally figured out a fool-proof way. I have to turn on my laptop and let it boot up. Then I have to walk over to the router and unplug it on the back of the unit and wait about 30 seconds. I then plug it back in. After a minute or two of waiting, I then get my wireless connection to the Web. How dumb! I should have returned it, but waited too long (guess I was hoping for a miracle). If I buy another router, it won't be this brand.
agreed with other reviewrs: beyond four years this thing is simply done with.
Not working when arrived and wants me to pay postage to return, would cost about same to send it back for what I paid not counting what time is worth and the 4.00 in gas haha ,, Owell you get what you pay for!!
Received the router several days ago. Could go through to the routerlogin step very easily. Then when I finished the installation and opened Web browser, the problem came. Sometimes the web pages loaded, sometimes couldn't see anything but the error message. It seemed that the connections constantly dropped. Both wired and wireless connections had the same problem. I called the technical support and we tried many resolutions, but just couldn't solve the problem. Then he confirmed it was a bad one and needed replacement. But after replacing it with a new one (same MR814v3), the same problem still persisted.Being tired of this product, I decided to buy a router from another manufacturer. Well, using the same computer, the same network, except a different router, everything is working fine now, without any hassle.I have used other Netgear products before, and never had this kind of headache. I know some friends who also have had the same problem with MR814. I would recommend Amazon and Netgear to get this specific product off the site, or fix the problem before selling it.
I bought it and after only one week,the Lcd stopped working,for the life of me we couldn't figure out what was wrong.We tried it the following morning and we can hear the volume but still not see anything,I tried reaching the seller as I bought it from amazon,but the seller never contacted me,so I'm still trying to figure how I'll get my money back.Now I'm going to try the coby,hopefully that will work.
I bought and tried out one of these devices to access the sizable MP3 collection on my computer. Alas, it's really hard to set up and slow to use.I much prefer my SLIMP3 from Slim Devices. It's a little more money, but it is tiny, has a bright and beautiful display, incredibly powerful music management software (free and open source!) and is so easy to set up and use. My wife loves it and would touch the HP product. You can build custom playlists from the remote or any web browser and the support is great!Of course, the SLIMP3 is a music-focused device, so it doesn't use your TV and can't display JPEG images, but that's what I have a laptop for.
I really liked the idea of this product, and they have some good templates, but after putting hours into designing the book and writing up captions, I printed it and the pictures looked HORRIBLE. The software resizes the images automatically to fit the layout, but for some reason leaves the pictures pixelated and fuzzy. I took the pictures with a 6MP camera, and they look great when viewed on the computer or printed with other software, but when this software resized them they came out terrible. And there's really no way around it, except to try to guess the proper resolution for each photo and crop and resize yourself before inserting the photos, but that would take several more hours.This product wasted hours of my time and left me very disappointed.
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.
I purchased this product instead of a comparable (in fact, faster) D-Link router because of this wireless gateway's print server capability. Sure, it cost a bit more (D-Link offered rebates) and it didn't have the positive reviews and buzz that D-Link had received, but I thought it would allow me to print wirelessly.Two weeks after first installing this thing, I have spent lots of my own precious weekday time (and long distance dollars) on the phone with tech support. As of this moment, the router works with my IOGear 54g PC Card Adapter and my wife's integrated Broadcom 54g Max Performance adapter. But it still does not allow me to enable WEP encryption (to create a reasonably protected wireless LAN) and I still can't print to my HP PSC 750 printer, one of the natively supported printers that tech support insists "hasn't been a problem" for IOGear equipment.I understand that networking can be tricky. And when it comes to technology, I'm a relatively patient guy who feels it's a worthwhile challenge to get new solutions up and running. But my patience with this product and its manufacturer is quickly wearing thin. My second call to IOGear tech support was spent listening to a new IOGear employee who, while having worked in networking for ages, admittedly knew very little about the company's products (and nothing about Windows XP. So on my dime, he pontificated about the importance of setting all device properties exactly the same when getting network nodes to talk to each other. So we slogged through every control panel and dialog box on both laptops and -- well whaddaya know? -- I had them all set correctly. Still no success, and thanks to the total lack of product-specific expertise from the tech support guy, it was another phone call wasted.My distaste for going through this process again with D-Link products (or someone else's) just might inspire me to hold onto these products for another week, at least to attempt to get WEP encryption up and running. If I can do that, then maybe -- just maybe -- I'll find a way to activate the print server function. As it is, however, this product has provided only a third of what I wanted from it. We're getting a nice, fast 54 Mbps connection, but it's a completely unprotected network and it thoroughly lacks printing capabilities. On top of that, the customer "service" -- available only by calling on my own dime and only during weekday business hours -- is growing more infuriating and disappointing with every encounter. In fact, the more I write about this, the more I'm convinced that this just ain't worth it.
Great range and the USM provides quite and fast auto focus. The IS works well.While the lense takes sharp photos at extreme zoon at all other settings the pictures were fuzzy. Not sure if its bad glass or a problem with auto focusing.Not worth the money but it may be that I got a bad copy of the lense like so many others here have.I wanted this lense to work but ended up returning it.Had some issues returning it but as always Amazon worked with me and the lense is on its way back.
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.
Buyers beware! I have never written or posted a consumer rating in my life. I am so disappointed with Vonage's overall customer service; I feel that I have no choice but to warn others.Vonage in its own words does not guarantee the quality of its service. Vonage customers will experience: (1) dropped calls, (2) garbled communications, and (3) a non-responsive and dishonest customer service department. The reason Vonage does not guarantee performance is because it knows that it cannot. My first mistake was in believing the Vonage help desk, during my initial, "30 Day Money Back Guarantee Period," when they told me my issues were due to line quality and not Vonage. Since then, I have spent three months with Vonage and my High Speed Internet Service Provider's technicians attempting to make this service work. All speed tests indicate my ISP lines are fine. I had a High Speed Internet Technician visit my house last week only to tell me everything checks out. All this said, my Vonage phone has never worked worse. I made a call today and the recipient could not even discern whom I was. When I finally threw in the towel and decided that Vonage was not for me, I was hit with a $39.99 service charge upon cancellation plus the cost of the phone, despite a documented lack of performance from day one.Vonage's performance is substandard by any measure. Closely look at all other options before bringing Vonage into your life and definitely terminate all agreements within your first 14 days to avoid the inevitable early termination fees.Make sure you read the below clauses in Vonage's Terms of Service agreement before you agree to anything. A Vonage Customer Service Manager, Mike, sited these disclaimers when I told him that I was not satisfied with the service:(1) "No Warranties on Service," section 4, paragraph 4;(2) "Return of Device," section 2, paragraph 10;(3) "Termination Fee," section 3, paragraph 6; and(4) "Money Back Guarantee; Limitations and Conditions," section 3, paragraph 7.When I switched to Vonage, I was simply looking for a reliable telephone service and a company that stands behind its product and supports its customers. Vonage's lack of line reliability and poor customer service has motivated me to document my experience.I had to call Vonage Customer Service on my old fashion landline because the voice quality on my Vonage phone was so poor that I would not be able to have a conversation. After waiting for 20 minutes to talk to the Service Manager, Mike, I was told that I was contractually bound because I did not terminate my agreement within the first 30 days. At this moment I thought of the stereotypical shady used car transaction. I was lured to buy Vonage because of the promises of great service and all the free bells and whistles that only "internet calling can provide." Instead I received a lemon, a phone that was unreliable and a company that did not stand behind its product. While Vonage may get my $39.99 termination fee and the cost of the Vonage phone, I do not feel that I can just lay down about Vonage's failure to perform. I feel compelled to (1) warn others about Vonage and hopefully save them the aggravation that I have experienced and (2) Hit Vonage where it hurts, in the economic pocket book. I am terminating my service as soon as possible.
I read all the technical information on this product, but I should have waited to read these customer reviews! The product does not work in the LA/Orange County area; there is too much interference from other radio stations. The customer service rep at The Gig Store (the vendor of this product) told me that they have had many returns because of the interference problem and they don't intend to market it to urban areas!I am extremely disappointed in the product and would not recommend it. However, I've discovered that a pair of mini-speakers attached to your iPod not only works much better but costs less.
I love the look of the Dale Jr. scanner and headset. I hate the scanner itself. I took the scanner to the Bristol Race last weekend. I could not pick up the local race frequency. I could only tune in to a few drivers. Most of all, general reception was horrible. This item should have never been sponsored by NASCAR or their drivers. You can get a great scanner, with great reception at radioshack for $99.99. NASCAR should have just sold the headsets, without the scanner.
I've used a few of these with friends and determinedthe range is poor, I can't even get from one sideof the house to the other...I swapped inSMC units, and they were fine.I suspect the radio is lower power than others.The netgear G unit does much better in terms of rangeeven running at B speeds.
"Fits 22"-40" LCD screens" led me to believe that the SA740P was a universal mount. Not so. " VESA 75/100/200 x 100/200 x 200 compatible" led me to believe this would accommodate my 32" Samsung 200 x 200, which required M8 screws. The pdf provided by Peerless (as of 12-13-11) listed M8 screws. The kit I received did not contain M8's, and the instructions did not list M8's in the hardware provided. The mounting plate was 100 x 100. I called Peerless to obtain an adaptor plate (free of charge), 200 x 200, and M8's. All this after first ordering a PP740 model, which also "fits 22-40" LCD screens", but does not accept M8's. If your tv accepts M6's, these are great mounts. If you have M8's, get ready for a hassle.
I bought this and cannot get them to work. I have wasted half the ink and have gotten nothing to print. They don't work, don't buy them.
I could not agree more on the issue brought up here. As if there were not already enough memory formats, yet another one. It seems to be about either desperate, or greedy companies trying to capture customers into their markets forever. Why can't we just have one or two formats of memory?? This is as bad as it would be to have 5+ formats of CD-RoM drives. And SONY is even more guilty than fuji/olympus.Smartmedia was developed by Toshiba/Fuji/Olympus, and now Fuji/Olympus couldn't get along with Toshiba/Panasonic for the sD card. Memeory cards will become more and more versatile into the future and soon be used in countless devices. We need to standardize the market. We can't afford to buy special memory for each and every device. If you buy Fuji/0lympus, I sincerely suggest you buy a camera that is not limited to xD. Together the people can control the market for our own good..
It refused to play. Only a heap of junk. A 50-year old radio would have been a wiser investment! Atleast it would have served to be an antique item.
The camera is great. Small, easy to use, great lens, and fine pictures. My complaint is with Panasonic service.After a couple of years, the sensor or something went, rendering the camera useless. Following instructions, I sent the camera to their service center. Got the camera back in a few weeks. THE CAMERA WAS IN EXACTLY THE SAME INOPERABLE CONDITION AS IT WAS WHEN I SENT IT IN TO BE REPAIRED. I phoned them, and was unable to speak with anyone responsible. Finally I received a return sticker. Returned the camera. I just got a new bill charging me for another repair on the same camera for the same money I paid in the first place. It is impossible to speak to anyone on the phone who can resolve a problem. I sent copies of all documents back to them and now await some kind of reply. DO NOT BUY PANASONIC IF YOU EXPECT ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING REPAIRS.
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.
mmmm, what can I say about this item. I didnt really need it. Thought it would be a nice thing to have. I wish I would not have spent the money. Not that is a bad thing, its just something I really didnt need and do not really see the purpose. But whatever, I have it and will continue to use it. I will tell you this, its a good converstion starter. Anytime i am out taking pictures peolpe think I have an amazing camera. I own a NIKON D40.
Waited two weeks after paying for expedited shipment and never received splitter or email from vendor. If you want a splitter in your lifetime - do not order from this vendor.
I have been looking for a wireless tv forever due to frequent power outages where we live. I had high hopes for this one based on reviews. You cannot put it on the channel you want, it operates on its own, scanning until it hits on a station which is very frustrating. the battery compartment falls off and operates very poorly on battery. It has minimal reception and picture when it is plugged into an outlet.I would never order another product from this company and am returning the tv.
I bought an i-trip not long ago and it worked GREAT from the get go. It was a biut clumsy to get to working, but the quality was beyond my expectations, after using a few other FM transmitters before it. However, I suppose I had the not so bright idea to leave the Itrip on the dash of my car, as I'd done with so many FM adapters before it. Next thing I knew, the itrip was dead. Nothing but static, no matter how hard I try.I tried looking for some sort of FAQ or something to help me fix the problem online, but all i managed to find on the Griffin website was the origional instrustion manual, little documentation online at all.It was a great idea, but too much hassle.
i have found stuff in better condition on craigslist, this guy had put it under like new condition when it should have been in poor condition.Plus it wasnt just cosmetic either, the battery doesnt hold a charge longer than 4 hours
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.
The sound is fine, but I broke it before I could even get it on the wall. The stands are made of a plastic that broke under minimal pressure when I was trying to adjust the angle. I'd recommend a different model.
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.
This is not a very well designed unit. I guess you get what you pay for. It uses archaic power connectors with pins that can bend easily, and little bitty screws that are easy to loose. Granded, the thing did work, but the light was on the back so you couldn't tell if the unit was on or off. I'll look elsewhere for my next case.
So far I have found this product to be garbage.I bought the retail board from DealStop. The boards PCI-E slots didn't work properly (no video with a pci-e 2 card) DealStop RMA'd the board (thankyou DealStop for that).The second board has working PCI-E slots, however the onboard floppy controller doesn't work, the built in raid controller sometimes works and sometimes says it doesn't exist. And the bios seems to go off for a walk occasionally.DealStop doesn't even want to deal with it anymore as they would prefer I contact Intel.(can't blame them to much, as Ive had to order more parts ie: video cards, floppy drives, more new cables,another processor, ram ect. to troubleshoot these problems with, its taken about 3 months and about $500.00 so far.)So, now to deal with Intel's support.Maybe I'll just cut my losses and take up something less costly and frustrating ...like stock speculation or investing in icecubes for poor eskimos.
You get what you pay for... In many places and stores the Fuji film is less exppensive than the Kodak. Spend the extra 2 dollars and buy the Kodak. I bought the Fuji film because it was on sale, the first roll that i shot was okay, except that my friend was using the exact same camera as me (Olympus) and he shot w./the Kodak 400 ISO and it was much sharper and much better quality than my shots. Then the second roll of the Fuji i put in jamed and i had to get my camera fixed for a cost of 20 dollars. The peeople at the repair shop said that the film was made improperly and that is why it got stuck in my camera. I will never buy Fuji film again, their developing process is also sub-par compared w/Kodak but i won't disuss that here. Save yourself the touble buy the Kodak.
I have read glowing reviews about this kind of emachine, but obviously not my emachine. I have had to "restore" the operating system 6 times in 9 months, twice in the last two days. Let me redefine the word 'restore." That has nothing to do with the kind of operating system restoration I was ever used to. Using the disks provided with the 2825, you have to wipe the drive clean. Yes, as in reformat, reload, and re-install everything you want to run. Oh, and when you do your updates, don't for any reason, install the new xp service pack or you'll have to re-run everything, all over again. All this so that I can run Half Life 2 - total run time in the past 2 days? One half hour.By the way, they do offer another kind of restore disk for those who don't mind working with DOS - Since I built my first computer and programmed it in DOS, that didn't scare me. But the disk comes with NO instructions, of course, they will e-mail instructions to you, but it's hard to get e-mail - WHEN YOUR COMPUTER IS DOWN!But you needn't worry about that, because even after you can get the instructions (on another computer of course), they refuse to help you in any way. The Woman I talked to said "we are not paid to walk you through the process" to use the original restore CD's, and not to complain.So, this is not a complaint.However...it is something for you to consider.
There are so many better options out there than this case. First, notice that the corners are completely open, which means that if this accidentally unhooks from your pants (which is shockingly easy) you had better hold your breath that your phone doesn't fall on the corner. Mine did, and it has a rather large dent, which voided my warranty. Further, I found that the Velcro closure came open frequently, often allowing my phone to flip out and fall, completely unprotected, to the ground.I was highly disappointed in the performance of this product and credit it with the failure of my touchscreen, which broke after the phone flipped out from the case. $199 dollars lighter and a new 3G later, I have learned my lesson. Go for the Griffen Elan Form or something similar that hugs and protects the phone tightly. Add on a screen protector and you are in much better hands. Don't waste your money on this case unless you want to be back at the Apple store with a voided warranty.
We tried recording a group of my photos on a DVD-R. My computer lets you burn DVD-Rs. This was terrible!!!! We ended up throwing the whole set away.I went back to burning all my photos onto CD-Rs. I also keep the best and memorable ones on the memory cards.I thought the DVD-Rs would help hold more of the photos as a back-up.It was terrible.
sound is decent for the price, but the mini-plug broke after a month: the metal tip separated from the plastic housing. (Don't know if getting fixed is worth the hassle.) Wish they would make these of better quality.
This item arrived with a dead battery in it. I cannot unscrew the bottom plate so that I can see what kind of battery it needs because the screws are stripped. I have spent two hours on it so far and still cannot get the plate to budge. So I have a dead backup battery. I am concerned about backup for my computer, but cannot afford to take another chance that might end up like this.
I have many cameras, network and otherwise, PTZ and fixed, and this is by far the worst one. It has difficulty focusing, it's noisy, doesn't hold presets well, and the image appears to start "melting" every few seconds, then snaps back to clear. The wireless connection is pretty reliable, but that's about all I can count on. The API support for this thing is nil, along with the options they give you. Tech support is usually no help at all. I just purchased an Axis 213 PTZ, and it completely blows this thing out of the water. No more DLink for me.
My old Bose QuietComfort 2 (noise-cancelling) headphones were falling apart after years of use. I was using them at work, so I checked if my company provided headphones that I could use. They gave me the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro. I figured these should be fine -- I am happy with the Bose AE2 (non-noise-cancelling) headphones that I usually use at home, and while the HD-280s are cheaper, they are not _that_ much cheaper.So I put them on and started some music, and within about 15 seconds I took them off, packed them up, and brought them back. The sound quality was very noticeably worse than what I was used to. Furthermore, the headphones are much heavier than what Bose makes (you can tell from the picture), and they pinched my head too much. I ended up buying a second pair of AE2s instead (on my own dime). Much better.
Hi everyone,I got the device today only try to assemble it and had problems .My trasmitting station always reset (using with creative muVo mp3 player)after 1~2 seconds and it get started only when I put audio source jack into tx antenna kind of stuff.It may be my usage flaw, but its giving hard time to me to play it...And it make me sad :-( for purchase.-Sandy
I just needed a DVD player for my basement for kids, so while i'm doing loundry, they could be entertained near me. SO i would use it one or twice a week. It worked when i turned it on, but when i put the next DVD it just showed me "loading" message forever and then - "bad". So it never realy played a single disk and now i have to waiste my time for tuturning it. I will never EVER go with TOSHIBA again!
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
When i was looking for an FM transmitter for my i-pod, I knew that the sound would not be digital quality, but I was still extremely dissapointed by the sound quality of this product. Of the ten channels to choose from I could only pick up the i-pod on two of them. The two stations that did pick it up had horrible sound quality (static and hollow sounding). I know FM transmitters aren't perfect, but this one isn't even close.
I bought this system for my husband to use with his ipod. The sound quality was poor . . .really muddy, especially when the bass boost and "subwoofer" were enabled. I tried unplugging the sub woof and the sound was then tinny and poor. I ended up returning it to the store. We're still on the "hunt" for an economical but great sounding system . .. this wasn't worth it.
Well, I bought this product thinking it would be great. And it was. For a while. I bought this specifically for syncing it with the Yahoo Unlimited program. And that worked, after some trouble shooting.Then I wanted to get a couple songs off of the player. I just didn't want them anymore. So when I went to explore the files in my computer, I deleted them. I thought I was good, but I wasn't. When I turned the player back on, THE FILES WERE BACK! I couldnt get rid of them! So I went back to the file explorer, and my computer didnt recognize any files, because they were deleted. But they were still on the player!And that's just one problem.When I tried syncing with Yahoo Music, it worked after about five tries. Sometimes the songs wouldnt show up, or it would only transfer half of the songs I wanted. It got very frustrating. Now im stuck with a whole bunch of songs that wont play. Ugh. I really want a new Mp3 player.And one more thing. I've had to reset the dang thing about a million times. I find it useful to travel with a paper clip so i can click the little tiny button to reset it. It freezes a lot. When i unplug it from my computer, nothing happens, and no buttons do anyting. So i have to reset. One time, it just shut itself down right in the middle of an album!And my photos are really pixelated and blurry.If you want a reliable product, do not buy this one!Consider youself warned.
Having been a very satisfied Palm V user for years I was really excited about getting a top of the line Tungsten C. However, after three tech support calls and less than a week later I'm going to return it as something not ready for prime-time.First, a Palm rep (Scott) and his supervisor (Phil) both admitted that you can't (as of the writing with no future date known) actually open excel and powerpoint email attachments since relating to emails the Palm's viewer capability only works for acrobat and word files. Depending on what you work on this is a huge miss. My guess is if this is a non-event for you then you probably should look more seriously at a lower model. There is a manual work around saving the file from the email onto your PC, converting using the included program, and synching to the palm, etc. However, that both defeats the purpose of simple email synching and is often not practical. They'll figure this out; when seemed to be the unknown question.Second, the installation software needs another revision. It didn't install the documents to go software correctly, didn't install adobe acrobat correctly, and didn't ask if you wanted to filter any of your calendar or contact information in outlook before sending it all across the Palm. The first two were fixed after the tech calls with neither fix being intuitive (calls to the customer support are $25 a pop after the first 90 days).I won't bother echoing the "opportunity" areas for this product listed in the reviews below since you can read that for yourself. However, as of this writing it doesn't seem they have been addressed.Net, wait for the next version of this.
Installed OK and worked for a few days, then PC (Dell Dimension 4400, Windows XP Pro) wouldn't boot anymore. Removed FireConnect 4300 and PC was fine. Will have to return this card as incompatible.
This "LCD" is a hunk of junk. Along with everyone else, my screen is also slowly being replaced by a large blue stripe. I will never purchase another Zenith product again, especially considering how much I paid for it. My "3 year" bulb didn't last that long and was expensive to replace. On the other hand, my Sony 57" XBR rear projection is still working perfectly after 8 years and hasn't required any service at all. I'm going with Sony next time.
-It's January 30, 2010 and I have adjusted the star rating to two.Now it's June 13, 2005 and Amazon won't let me change my star rating that I first entered last year - but now I would give it only TWO STARS.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 ther "108mbps" rate you need to use NETGEAR routers or you will just be able to get the "54mbps" rate. And I can't get the router to work in "108mbps" mode without disconnects and high pings. I bought another NETGEAR router and it dropped the network after 2 days and again in about an hour - apparently due to overheating. 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. 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.Last year, I installed the NETGEAR WG3111T 108 mbps Wireless PCI Adapter while still utilizing my Microsoft MN-500, 11 mbps router. I find it easier to resolve any issues by taking things one step at a time. After the adapter card is operating correctly, I then installed the new NETGEAR WGT624 108 mbps router. I have Windows XP Home edition.First word of advice, for this or any other piece of hardware: Go to the NETGEAR website ([...]) and check out the support area, and see if there is a newer version of the device driver and the utility software. If at all possible, download and install those BEFORE you install the WG3111T. It would have saved me a lot of time if I had done this myself.Installation started smoothly. The Smart Configuration Utility setup the new network connection easily even while my old MSN-510 adapter was connected and operating. The utility listed my available network. I selected it and entered my encryption key. All I had to do was disconnect the old adapter and the NETGEAR WG3111T was up and going.Then I restarted my computer... and I began losing connectivity. When McAfee VirusScan was installing, it would get "synchronization errors" and "VSMain errors". When AOL started up the network would lose connectivity and the IP address was getting changed to 169.254.120.96 or other variations of 169.254. The IP address was also getting changed when I uninstalled CyberSitter. If I ran the Smart Configuration Utility and hit APPLY, then everything would be fine until I restarted AOL. After going to the NETGEAR website and checking out the support area, I found a newer version of the device driver and the utility software. After downloading and installing these, everything is going just fine.Since the antenna sticks out of the card, I was a little concerned about reception but the signal strength turned out to be a little better than with my Microsoft MN-510, 11mbs Wireless USB Adapter. I do have to remember to fold the antenna in before I move the computer around since I get the best reception by sticking the antenna straight out. (The computer is on third floor and router is in my basement ceiling.) The instructions tell you to point the antenna up.After I installed the NETGEAR WGT624 108 mbps router, the WG3111T found the new network and was operating without any effort on my part. When the router broadcast channel was changed, the WG3111T picked-up the change automatically. The reception is consistently in the "excellent" range (and runs at 108 mbps according to the NETGEAR utility), but it does drop to "very good" (and 54 mbps) often. Your reception will be based on the location of your router and receivers. And remember, these rates are theoretical and you will not get anywhere near that actual transfer rate when wireless. Go figure.
You ever have a computer crash on you? When it just locks up and freezes and the mouse and keyboard don't respond. Well, that's kinda what happened to this device. Within about a week of getting it the remote control stopped working, the on/off button wouldn't work and the controls on the machine stopped working. I left it off for a few hours and I turned it back, that helped for a few days but then it stopped working again. I tried keeping it unplugged when not using it, only plugging it in when I wanted to play it, but that didn't help. I plugged it into a different socket, still the same. It finally just stopped working so I returned it to the store where I'd bought it and the clerk there said that a lot of customers were returning this product! I ended up purchasing a more expensive DVD/VCR combo. Take my advice; don't bother with this model. It's no bargain if it doesn't last!
I was able to use this light less than ten times before it quit working! I only had it on no more than 5 minutes at a time. This was one of the first LED lamps, and the quality shows the primitive state. There will be many more (and much less expensive in the near future) I'd stay away from this one and wait.
Add me to the list of those receiving a dead EN-EL1 battery. Put it in the charger for over eight hours and all the charger did was blink rapidly indicating a defective battery. As the line ages, it must be more difficult to find a battery which will re-charge. Too bad. I like the camera, but now have one dead (new) battery, and two older (original) batteries which do not hold a charge for very long.
I was so excited to get this, but I've now tried it multiple times in different cities, and it drops the sinal constantly. Unfortunately, it just not reliable for distance or speed. For those of us with real training needs (I don't want to know when I've gone "about" a mile, I need to know if my mile was in 7:40 or 7:42) this does not work.Also, multiple brand new batteries and the unit indicating full battery status and the thing will just suddenly turn off. No warning. No explanation. Grrr!
When I bought this camera in March I was excited for it. Drop proof, waterproof, crush resistant? Sweet! I'm pretty tough on pretty much all of my stuff so I figured this would be the greatest camera ever, I was disappointed. i dropped it a couple of times on vacation, only from pants pocket height or table height and figured it would be ok, nope. It still took pictures, but as soon as I went back into the ocean it stopped working properly. The scene mode stopped and each time I want to go from looking at the pictures I have taken back to taking pictures, I have to restart the camera. Bottom line, if you are going to buy this camera, definately get the extended warrenty on it, chances are if you are at all near as rough on it as I was, it's going to break.
Open brand new from box. Installed toner. Tried to copy. Got "Clear Paper Jam". Checked all compartments - no paper. Can not clear error. Return to sender!
If you are getting a charger for a dsi don't mistake this to be for a dsi like i did
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.
The card reading ability of the device is worse than the rational customer might expect. The error rate I experienced was around 35%. I had scanned 30 cards, wasting time correcting data, and then the program crashed. In OSX. I hardly ever see a program crash. But here's the kicker: it didn't save the work at any point. In fact, there was no save funtion I could find easily, just export. I returned it right away, and ordered the CardScan Executive, which I run under Windows XP in Boot Camp. While it costs twice as much, its error rate is much more forgivable, at about 10%, with about 25% perfect scans/reads so far. Plus, the automatic saving and free online card data storage and synching are beyond my expectations. You get what you pay for.
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.
I download the new itunes, so i can't load the shuffle. I have had it for weeks and have not be able to use it once. goood luck...
I've just bought MR814V2 for a week. it was really good in the first 2 day. After that, it make the internet connection much slower. I tried to test by using command ping www.google.com . With MR814 , both wired and wireless, the packet lost 30%. When I tested my internet connection without MR814, it worked perfectly with 0% packet loss. Moreover, upgrading the newest fimrware doesn't help.
Ordered two, as the old one, same name and model, had lasted 5 years.These two BOTH do not work at all. NO lights, nothing. Looks like the motors are missing.ATNonline, who shipped them, said to contact the manufacturer. Yeah, they in China. But, ATNonline refused to accept the return, and also did not provide ANY information on the manufacturer.AMAZON has refunded the money, but frustration over this deal sure chills my attitude.Don't buy anything from ATNonline.JS
I have been searching for a reasonably priced headset with an effective microphone for my LG P990. I was hopeful with Plantronics name and the generally positive reviews. However, I was disappointed in the primary function that I was seeking, that is, the microphone. It may work for some folks but for me the boom mic was only effective when I took the headset off and put it right up to my mouth. So I wasted my money. I am still haven't found what I'm looking for...
I ordered this car charger to use with my Sony Ericsson Z500a wireless phone. I thought i was getting a great deal b/c the price was so low. However, the plastic prongs on the charger are a different size than on the charger that came with my phone. With a little effort i was able to plug the charger into my phone, But I had so much difficulty removing the charger from my phone that I feared I would destroy my phone. I will not be using this charger(lest I should destroy my phone)and have wasted my money when I thought I was getting a bargain.
Bought this router less than 2 months ago and started having DNS problems (no internet). It was due to heat, the router chips get too hot and starts failing. I called netgear and they know about this issue and gave me an RMA right away. Now they want to charge me $15 to cross ship the product, no way I said. I will wait until it burns itself out then return it. This product was badly designed and a lot of people are having the same probelms. If netgear cared about thier customers they should replace it free of charge.
I purchased these for my iPod at my local Apple store thinking they would be an upgrade to the standard fare that comes with iPods. Wow, was I wrong. These headphones are not made for human ears--I'm a guy of average build and would assume that I also have average sized ears--but these things REFUSE to stay in my ears for more than 10 seconds at a time. They constantly slip out...and that's when I am sitting at my desk at work. Add motion and sweat to the equation when I'm on the treadmill, and I practically have to hold them in for the entire half hour I am at the gym. To boot, the sound quality is mediocre. Avoid these unless you have ears the size of an elephant or if you're dead set on Sennheiser, get some other iteration of this product, because you DON'T WANT THESE!
I was happy with these speakers until the on off volume control core was damaged and there is no way to fix it or get another, so I have to throw these expensive speakers in the trash because only the cord needs repaired. I have emailed the company and they say they can't provide replacement cords. Basically they didn't give a crap. Don't buy these or any other Creative Lab Speaker!DJ Bland
I was disapointed with this product as the design and materials aren't up to standard. The case that comes with the player while made of cheap looking materials is a better design and allows you to use the arm band that comes with it. The plastic clip on this slicone one is just that a clip and is not designed for use with an arm band. I had a simular clip on a Bell rear flashing red led light which broke off and fell to the road while I was Bicycling. I would not trust this product to hold the player securly and will not use it...What a waste of money especially the rediculous shipping cost for such a small lightweight item. The from of this silicon case is open to the weather unlike the one that comes with the unit. I am sticking with the original case as it is a far better design for sports.. especially Bicycling. I don't know how this product got such a high average rating as it is garbage!
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.
My product arrived a little less timely than expected for my upcoming shoot, however, it appeared to be in great condition and exactly what I ordered. You can't beat the price per tape, for those of us still using tapes. My only advice is order well in advance of need. IT takes approximatley two weeks or more to arrive.
I have about 75% coasters using leopard [Mac osx 10.5]. Piece of junk. It was a total waste of money. TDK, OTOH, has had 0% failure so far.
I bought this Aiwa microsystem back in August and was inititially quite impressed. The sound was crisp and clear, even at high volumes. The stainless steel finish and wood speakers added a touch of elegance to the unit. My problems really began in October when the stereo simply DID NOT TURN ON ONE EVENING. I called AIWA and was shuttled to various service centers throughout the New York area. In the end, a local repair shop forwarded the stereo to the "main" service center in Syracuse. After ONE MONTH (!), the unit was returned to the local NYC shop without being repaired (and without anyone, including myself or the local repair shop representative, being notified)! The service center in Syracuse said that there was internal damage that was "not consitent with a manufacturing error:" a completely subjective assessment, open to much interpretation.Hence, AIWA refused to honor their warantee. Making things worse was the fact that the AIWA staff were inredibly rude, cold and unhelpful on the phone. I was shuttled around from one "customer service representative" to another, to no avail. The supervisor was the least helpful of them all. I literally spent hours on the phone dealing with these people, not an easy task for a busy, hardworking medical resident. Now I am out $200. In the end, I bit the bullet and bought another microsystem, the Panasonic SA-PM27. Although I have only had it for 1 week, the sound is equal, if not superior and the 5 CD changer, as oppsoed to Aiwa's one, is an added bonus.CONCLUSION: THE AIWA XR EM70 WAS A DECENT SOUNDING UNIT BUT IT BROKE WITHIN TWO MONTHS AND THE AIWA STAFF WERE INCREDIBLY UNHELPFUL. BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
The speakers are very easy to hook up but the sound is terrible. I've tried using equalizers on them to clean the sound up but no luck. The voice gets caught in the background somewhere but the music is fairly clear. Not a good choice in low priced speakers.
It is a fake Nikon battery while using genuine Nikon photo to charge buyer a premium. It is illegal to sell fake stuff and some customers also reported it. I did contact Amazon about this case but it seems to me Amazon didn't care much for protecting consumers but their corp. customers. I'll contact Nikon legal department later to take this guy out of business.
I received this tablet and it looked real good I loved it --I pluged it in to the computer and put CD's in and nothing--the CD's did nothing the WACOM tablet doesn't work so here I am with the tablet the mouse and the pen sitting by my computer and out the money wondering why I even bothered buying this thing in the first place -don't try it because you might just get I did --a WACOM tablet that doesn't work and then you are out the money plus figuring out how to get your money back or how to get in touch with the sellers!! I have tried and there are no answers anywhere there are no phone numbers to call for help---no numbers for trouble shooting you are on your own no return numbers or adresses you are left with this so think again before you waste your money
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.
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.
Google this item and see how defective it is.Olympus stopped making them for a reason.Radioshack, Target, etc stopped carrying them for a reason.My M:Robe has a missing/invalid file. There was no remedy besides sending this device to Olympus for repairs.You get what you pay for...
This seems to be a one-of-a-kind item. Can't find another like it. Sadly, you get less than $9 worth of time from it--it doesn't seem to work very long. I'm on the second replacement from J and R. One of the buttons poops out after a very short time. In retrospect, this problem should have been clear from the beginning. The right hand button feels squishy and not positive right off the bat. After a while it just stops working. I wouldn't buy another one.
causes system hangs 100% !!! of the time, when PLUGGING IN USB 2 devices like my ipod. 100% !!! support says "we cannot replicate your problem"!!!this card is worthless; this company's response has been worthless; the time and trouble this thing has cost me LONG AGO blew away the $20-40 i saved not buying name brand.suffice to say i will never buy another IOGear product again.
I purchased the 5740 early this year as a replacement to an HP 970Cxi. It was still running great but, my printing needs had increased and I wanted a newer model. At first, I was quite pleased with my purchase. I had used it for both b/w and color prints with no problems and then one day it just stopped printing in color. I naturally replaced the color cartridge thinking it had run out. Nope, that wasn't the problem. I went through all the maintenance procedures they recommend...still nothing. I did the HP chat and he thought it might be a driver issue. I removed the printer and did a new install and for that day, the printer worked fine. I shut down my computer and when I rebooted the problem was back again. Did the whole removal...from the the registry and everything...and a fresh install. Again, it worked fine for the day and then died again. Nothing had changed on my computer...no new software or hardware. Spoke to HP again and he decided the unit was defective and suggested a replacement. I agreed. Sent back the unit, received the refurbished one and once again removed the drivers, etc and reinstalled. Bingo, this one doesn't work either. Removed the 5740 and hooked up the old HP and installed its drivers. No problems. I tried the 5740 on another computer with XP and similiar problems ensued. I've decided it's not my computer...it's the printer. Another reviewer stated the drivers weren't compatible with XP. I'd have to say that I agree.
Very small tracking pad, not friendly keyboard, low quality speaker and microphone, relatively slow (with 2MB RAM).
This was completely useless! Did not work AT ALL! The radio didn't even read that it was on there. Not happy :(
Searched reviews on this unit before I bought it. Mounted it under our cupboard and fit perfectly. Very happy with the unit for 6 months until it gave up the ghost on us. Unit was used maybe twice a week for the radio primarily at breakfast time. Power is on at the unit but can't use any functions. Radio and CD are inop and clock won't appear. Now that I have the holes drilled for this unit I'd love to not have to drill more for a different unit but I'm more than a bit leary. Maybe I got the bad one.
The speakers look nice but that's about it. You can't turn your sound up to loud or the speakers start to make a fuzz sound. If you are trying to get a decent system go pay for a better brand.
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
I have been using this transmitter for more than 6 months. I live in the Los Angeles area and lately, I have been getting a lot of static while using the transmitter. The pre-set stations of 8 are definitely not adequate. I hear so much static that I can barely listen to the music. Really annoying! Would not recommend this transmitter, since its forcing me to buy another FM transmitter.
I ordered this product from Amazon. When I unpacked it I discovered the length of the cord going into one ear was 6 inches while the cord going into the other was 14 inches. A clear product defect. I have sent an e-mail to Amazon and the vendor asking for a replacement, but have not heard from either. My recomendation is select another brand, unless you like to have two different size cords.....da
When the earphones work, you get amazing sound. Unfortunately I've had to replace them twice in just little over a year, once due to a fraying wire and the other time because of static in the left earphone.
We bought this player for occasional travel purposes and were VERY disappointed when after 20 hours use we got an F893 Error Code and the unit was inoperable. As I said it was used for occasional travel, by 2 adults only, and unfortunately the 12 month warranty had expired by 1 month when this occurred. We were never offered an extended warranty (bought the unit from Electronics Expo on Amazon), but probably would have purchased if we had been offered one since we made a decision to buy what we thought was an upscale player at this price range. Now I have to drive over 100 miles to the nearest service center, pay a $35. service fee for them just to look at it and analyze what further costs I will incur to repair. Panasonic customer service basically was useless and would not even identify the nature of the error code for us. This will be the last Panasonic equipment of any type that we buy. It's back to Sony for me.
I have had to replace my iPod mini three times?! I have not so much as dropped it. Sometimes the battery appears to be fully charged but the iPod will cease playing in the middle of a workout. Sometimes the display light will come on by itself in the middle of the night?! Plugging the iPod in will sometimes rectify the problem... sometimes not. I've been told it is a battery issue. In addition to the iPod being possessed I've found that I have too much music to store on this little guy. Perhaps its larger brethren are more hearty.
This product worked well, while it was working. 'While it was working' being the big caveat. The unit broke after only 3 months. To get a warranty replacement, I have to pay to ship it back to TN, which will cost more than it cost to purchase the unit. And that was after spending 30 minutes waiting to speak with someone at customer service (never did get anyone) and then waiting 3 weeks for someone to answer my emails! Of course, it broke, just outside the window to return it to Home Depot, what a sly business plan Kaz has going.I say avoid the KAZ brands at all cost! Or, if it really is your only bug zapping option, be prepared to buy a new one every 3 months and fill up your local landfill with the old ones.I would give 0 stars if I could.
I bought this laptop in November 2008. It was great for a year. A week ago, the NVidia graphics card was shot. The card wired into the motherboard. To replace it, you do for $800. To do it on your own, you buy the motherboard for $400. I do not think that this laptop worth anything.Also, this same problem happened to one of my teammates.
I would encourage you to visit the netgear website and browse their forums for posts on the wgr614 and the 624. There's got to be thousands of posts dealing with essentially the same issue; a lack of wireless connection stability. I'd rather have my old 802.11b linksys WAP....that thing has been running without a problem in my parent's house for 2-3 years. Oh well. Does anyone here want a netgear? They're so cheap now I can't even sell it. All you have to do is cover shipping....
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
DISREPSECTFUL AND DECEPTIVE -- I purchased a Sirius Radio for my husband for Christmas. The company offered a promotional package that included the radio and a $50 gift card to be used towards the monthly subscription cost. When my husband called to activate the radio the sales Rep immediately began to sell us $400 subscription packages, quote exorbitant activation fees ($50). I was appalled that the entire gift card was going to the activation!! There was absolutely no mention of the fee when I purchased. When my husband began to question the charges, the supervisor was consulted and suddenly the fee disappeard. I am sure that if we had not protested we would have been charged..... Then after he decided on a subscription plan, additional enhancements were suddenly suggested to get "optimal service". The Rep basically suggested that the basic service was inadequate and we would have to pay additional charges (above and beyond the quoted subscription rates) to really enjoy the radio. That was the last straw and my husband decided to cancel everything. He felt very taken advantage of and the victim of a Rep that did not know what she was talking about. The process took about 45 minutes and we hung up with the intention to return everything.Here is the kicker! Because the Sirius Rep asked us to scratch the $50 gift card during the activation process, it is now void.... When I called to see if we could get the full amount refunded, since it was due to their very poor customer service, incompetence and deceptive practices, that we canceled, the customer service supervisor gave me attitude. He even agreed that the $50 was never used and was sitting in our account. However it was our fault...... When I asked for his name so that I could write a letter of protest to management he told me it was pointless and that I could not "bend the company to my will" simply because I was upset. I told him that maybe everyone up the chain would deny my request, but that I had a right as a consumer to complain if I wanted to. He refused to give me his name, as my case did not "warrant" divulging personal information. I was insulted by his direspectful and condescending tone. He did even see fit appologize for our initial negative experience with the company...Bottome line -- I think this company is deceptive and disrespectful. I am stuck with a $50 gift card I can never use and a terrible opinion of this company. I feel that in each instance our complaints should have been dealt with professionally and with respect. Please think twice before doing business with a company who treats their customers this was
When I ordered this plug, I expected it to be in one piece. However, the casing was separate from the 3.5 mm plug and I was unable to successfully insert the plug into the casing. Consequently, I sent this item back. Thus, this item is not recommended.
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.
I was very pleased with this system for the first month or so I owned it (better speakers would make it much better though..); However, shortly after that it began making a loud intermittent buzzing noise. This noise ranges from almost imperceptible, to so loud it drowns out almost all other audio output. It seems to be coming from the satelite speakers only.I have a friend with a different Sony system and he has a similar problem with his subwoofer. (Maybe this is a problem with Sony products in general?) He tried to get it serviced and was told there was nothing wrong with it. I hope I have better luck, as this can really be a great system on the rare occasion that I can hear it over the sometimes thundering buzz!
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.
The USB interface works great. However, if I use the eSATA interface it will completely lock up my system. It locks it up so badly that I can't even Ctl+Alt+Delete. When I unplug it, it immediately fixes the system freeze up. In Googling this, it seems to be a rather wide spread problem. Unfortunately, Seagate just doesn't seem to care. They are consistently removing postings on their own forums when people complain about this issue.
Great printer quality but crapped out on me in just 2 years. Lots of paper jams when using regular paper. Ink lasts maybe for 10 jobs and the cartridges are expensive. I wouldn't waste your money.
I thought this Ink Set was great with my first purchase. Everything worked well. It was sent and received promptly, and the cartriges worked well. On my second purchase however, I've had a problem with one of the cartriges and am waiting to see what happens with the complaint sent to Eforcity.
I wanted to like this product -- I did. I was looking for a replacement &quot;hi fi&quot; VCR as well as a new DVD player and the price seemed right.I ended up returning the first unit after one day because the VCR refused to track tapes -- even tapes it recorded itself. Every tape would just scroll and scroll. And you'd think by 2004 that any mass-produced VCR would *not* need manual &quot;tracking&quot; buttons, wouldn't you? This does... They just don't work that well.The replacement unit had an audible &quot;clunk&quot; when the VCR heads parked the tape at insertion/power off. The tracking was much better, but still the picture rolled occasionally.And I then saw the random counter display come up on-screen while playing a DVD.And I also fully agree with the comments about the remote. It's too small and as a VCR remote, it's layout is pretty bad. Also (IMO) the on-screen programming setup is pretty awful. For example, you have to manually enter the numerical day of the week -- even for the current day -- by typing in numbers instead of being able to scroll through the available days.And, it shows a lack of professionalism for the manual to offer it's web site up as a contact but (as of this writing in Jan 2004) it's not an active site yet!All in all, not worth the $90 I paid for it (on sale). It goes back to the store for a full refund as I feel I can't trust it to function correctly as a VCR *or* DVD player. Back to the drawing board...
At first blush, this unit looks promising (keeping in mind that one shouldn't expect miracles given the selling price, etc.). One of the cassette mechanisms on this particular TEAC W-600R developed a loud electronic hum (which had also translated to the Recording as well as the Playback mode) after only 3 weeks of extremely light use - a virtual out-of-box failure. I returned the item for a replacement (ever the Optimist or simply too stupid to know better) and am awaiting the new unit. I must add that, unfortunately, my experience with TEAC products has always been disappointing at best (at present, I have 3 TEAC products and all suffer from a malfunction of some sort on at least one of the features). I actually purchased this W-600R to "replace" (via AUX) the suddenly non-functioning cassete decks on my TEAC DC-D2831 Compact Hi-Fi System (rather than trash the whole System). Those just quit out-of-the-blue. These failures seem to happen too regularly to attribute to a series of coincidences. Just saying "beware", I suppose. Sometimes a bargain isn't always a bargain.
I bought this item after comparing it to the Panasonic SC-PM18, as well as a few similarly priced units from Sony, all of which sounded roughly the same to my ears. First off, it looks very nice, and that's really what triggered my decision to buy it. Unfortunately, the sound quality from the CD player is roughly comparable to the sound quality I get from the cassette player in my car (I drive a Hyundai Elantra with a stock radio), and to make matters worse, the manual specifically forbids using metal or CrO2 tapes in the cassette recorder (meaning I can't make good CD dubs to play in my car). Even with headphones on, the sound is flat, with no real dynamics to it. The "X-Bass" bass booster offers only tepid reinforcement of ill defined low end sound, and the treble lacks any texture to it. All in all, I'd say that the headphone sound quality is inferior to that of my 12 year old Sony Discman. I don't know if this is a problem with the CD player, or a problem with the speakers. The equalizer, which is really just six presets, doesn't do much to color the sound one way or the other. I sound tested the unit with Miles Davis' "... Brew", a sonically complex and challenging recording. I am sad to say that most of the album was inaudible at lower volume levels, and even at higher levels, I had difficulty discerning between the various instrumental parts. I never considered buying one of the higher end shelf systems, mostly because they're so (...)ugly and take up way too much space. With 26 days left on my return guarantee, I'm seriously considering other systems at the moment.UPDATE 11/24/03:I returned this unit to Circuit City when the timer function stopped working (within 2 weeks of purchase). All in all, I'd characterize this unit as one of the better "executive shelf systems" I've tested. Basically, it (...), however so do most of the other units out there that are competing with it. The Sharp XL-HP500 is cheaper than most, and includes a pre-out for a powered subwoofer, which I've come to realize is almost unheard of in one of these mini-systems. Unfortuneately, when I convinced a Circuit City salesman to allow me to demo the unit with a powered subwoofer attached, it didn't sound significantly improved. Certainly not enough to justify spending an additional $100 on a powered subwoofer, bringing the grand total to somewhere in the neighborhood of $250. If you absolutely need must have a sound system with these specs (ie, small), then this is probably the best one to get in terms of price/value. If you have any other options available to you, I'd suggest attempting to assemble a rag-tag set up of mismatched, possibly used components. The additional $100-$200 you spend will hopefully return in the form of much better sound quality and the promise of future versatility/expandability.
I received this printer as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. As a result, I will never buy a Canon printer. The ink is extremely expensive. The pictures faded over time (yes, I printed on photo paper). And now to top it off, the printer head is going bad with minimal use over the years. I have nothing positive to say about this printer.
Before you make your purchase, pick up the phone and call customer support. You will find it is in India and it is worthless. They will lie to you about shipments you have been promised, know nothing of the products and are completely useless. To test this report, I challenge you to try to find anyone in the USA to speak to. Every phone number is routed to India as if there is no US presence at all. DO NOT waste your money. Buy anything but a Magellan. Call (909)394-500 to verify that what I am telling you is true.
This printer is a mess. Yes, it's inexpensive (mine was free with rebate). But it's your classic loss leader, "razor and blade" model - give the printer (razor) away, stick it to the customer on cartridges (blades). Canon software for this printer is programmed to reject refilled cartridges, even good ones. The printer routinely breaks in some fashion or another. Streaky, substandard printing, even with Canon carts. In short, the hassle factor of owning this printer FAR exceeds the savings you might get. In simple terms, STAY AWAY!
I was not happy with this antenna in fact I already replaced it with a rabbit ear style wich works to my satisfaction I thaught with the dipole antenna I was getting off cheap but when it did not work It was just added to the total price of what it took to satisfy me!
After owning 3 Palms and one Pocket PC (... I kept dropping them), I bought but deeply regret buying a Clie. If you are a heavy user of &quot;tasks&quot; as I am, Clie's performance is so bad the PDA is unusable. When one makes any change in the task (...change date to &quot;tomorrow&quot;), there is about a 5 second delay. For all the Palms this was instantaneous. Change &quot;priority&quot;... same thing. Etc. This renders the Clie unusable.I will not complain about the fact the machine just flat stopped working after a month of use because I sent it in and they fixed it for free and quickly. I pointed out the above problem but they did nothing.This really disappointed me as I had previously thought well of Sony.
This cable killed my family and burned down my house.Would not buy again.
Unit Failure:I tried everything, and I could only get one of the two USB ports to function. Tried mouse, keyboard, flash card reader... everything worked on side one; nothing on side two. Strange thing is that they all got power -- the mouse lit up, the flash card reader lit up -- but weren't recognized. Attempted on second workstation with same results. Not sure if this is a defective unit or just bad design.Design Flaw:The only way to switch between computers is a keyboard "hot key" combination. However, I COULD NOT GET ANY COMBINATION TO WORK. I tried everything in the book, and nothing would switch computers. I could type fine; the unit simply refused to recognize any attempt to switch. I have no idea if this is an issue with my keyboard or the switch.Functional Quirks:Even with the side that worked, I noticed irregularities. When I first plugged-in my mouse, my PC didn't see any changes. Even after a restart, nothing. On a whim, I unplugged the mouse from the switch and inserted into Computer, which the PC immediately recognized. I then unplugged/plugged into switch, and the PC recognized it this time with the switch. Same behavior with the keyboard. Experience was not consistent, i.e. I restarted several times afterward and it seemed to be ok.Summary:1. Due to the design flaw (keyboard switching), I was not able to successfully switch between computers; and, thus, could not confirm the unit would switch between PC and Mac.2. Due to the product flaw (bad switch), I was simultaneously able to use a keyboard or a mouse, but not both at the same time.3. Due to the irregularities of the one working USB port, I do not have sufficient faith in this unit to exchange for another one. The last thing I want is to spend two weeks getting a replacement only to have plug the mouse in and out of the PC periodically to get it to work.Recommendation:I do not recommend this unit or this vendor under any circumstances. Find a unit with a hard button switch to prevent any keyboard "hot key" incompatibility. You obviously get what you pay for. If any one has any suggestions, feel free to email me at mikeamburn@hotmail.comComputer 1: Windows XP ProfessionalComputer 2: new Mac MiniPeripherals: Microsoft Natural Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
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 camera was such a big disappointment, I am so frustrated with it.I have had this camera for over 3 years, and I just hate it. The lens and the sensor size don't allow you to do much.I had the Sony DSC-F717 before the 828. I loved the 717 at the time, but I dropped the 717, and though that I would go with the 828 as an upgrade to the 717.The 828 is not an upgrade at all, sure it has more pixels, but the picture quality is not as good and I have a ton of problems with purple fringing in my photos.I have shot over 10,000 pictures with the 828 and and over 10,000 with the 717. It is my opinion that the 717 was a better camera, even at only 5.1MP than the 828 is at 8MP.One thing that drives me nuts on this camera is the fixed lens. It is an average middle range lens. It doesn't do wide angle, and it doesn't really zoom, so its not much good.Don;t waste your money on the 828, especially today where there are so many other better cameras out there. Go with a Digital SLR.
I've never had problems with products from Sears in the past, so I didn't feel the need to purchase an extended warranty. However after having TWO of these units fail within 18 months('cannot read disc'), I am wary of purchasing another one even WITH an extended warranty.My recommendation? Do not buy.
I purchased the Linksys Wireless-B Music System for one simple purpose: so that I don't have to haul my laptop over to the stereo system everytime I want to listen to my mp3 collection over good speakers. Linksys being a good brand and all, I went ahead and bought it.When the system arrived from Amazon, the first thing I wanted to do was set it up for an ad-hoc network (apparently it is capable). No need for a router, just beam from the computer to the music system--sounds simple, just two devices involved. After three fruitless hours I gave up trying to set up an ad-hoc network.The next day I decided to add a Linksys-G wireless router to mix. Within half an hour I had mp3's playing over my home stereo. It worked great... and gave me a taste of the awesome possibilities of the technology, when it suddenly began to randomly switch from song to song in the playlist after only a second or two into each song and would not respond to the remote control commands.I thought it was a fluke, so next day I get it up and running again (this alone takes a little work - it seems particular about the order things are turned on: first switch on router, then the system, then wait a little while before running the Musicmatch software on the PC). And this time after playing three or four songs from the playlist flawlessly it inexplicably stops and will not play any songs I select, even though it shows a good wireless connection and no obvious problems.So what is the problem here--the Musicmatch software on the PC or the Music System itself? I don't know but it doesn't matter. Together they make a terribly buggy pair. Maybe I need to learn to be more patient and flush out and work around all the bugs, but I don't need to be as I will send this system back and find one that does what it is supposed to do for more then a few minutes at a time.The most disappointing thing about this product is it shows you the possibility of wireless media streaming -- and then snatches it away from you!
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
I already have two Panasonic BL-C30A cameras that work ok, though not perfectly (see below). I purchased the BB-HCM371A for use outside the house. However, when I connected it to my router I got a blinking red light. According to the installation manual that indicates an internal malfunction. Although it appeared that I got a defective product I decided to contact Panasonic service to see if I was missing something. First, I sent an email and quickly got a typical reply, probably automated. The reply was simply to connect the camera to the router exactly as described in the manual, which of course I had already done. So then I called the 800 number. The automated answering service was one of the worst I have ever encountered - asking me to describe the problem in normal language but then unable to understand what I was saying. It was almost a parody of an automated answering service and I finally gave up in disgust without ever getting through to a real person. I am returning the camera to Amazon for a refund. I will definitely not purchanse this camera again and cannot recommend it.I have had better luck with my two BL-C30A cameras but it does have some annoying bugs. For example, when accessing the camera over the internet it automatically recenters which can be quite aggravating if you want it pointing to the side.
I guess I should have read the reviews a little closer, I would think a company such as SanDisk would support thier products a little better.
Bose makes fashion statement products. For the same price you get 3 driver klipsch speakers with dual woofers/single tweeter, vs bose lone single range driver.Klipsch has 30 watts RMS for the system, Bose won't even tell you the amplifier rating. I found many great reviews for the Klipsch 2.0 on the web, none for the Bose 2.0s.
dont even think of buying this. it looks really good but after you get it youll see that it's really hard to put video in it because it only reads mpeg-4. it cant record nor does it have radio. it barely has any cool options and special things you can do with it.anyway if you buy this youll see you made a mistake.if you want an mp3 player with video than i recommend the creative zen vision:m because it rocks and beats this thing by much. you should go to the page and take a look at it. you will see that im not the only one who thinks like me.hope you enjoy and take my advise.
What a piece of you-know-what. I really wish I would have done my research before buying this printer. The consumables are VERY expensive, and like the others have said - it's clunky and noisy. Anyone giving this printer more than two stars has to be out of their mind. What a waste of money!
Purchased these to use with a powered sub as a garage speaker. One of the speakers started popping after 90 days. Don't buy. They are cheap junk and do not sound so good either. Get pioneer instead TS-X150 or TS-X200 models.
Rather than ear cushions with a round shape, the ear pads were essentially more triangularly-shaped, and covering stationary ear buds - OUCH!
I bought this cable to avoid having to purchase an AC charger and a USB sync cable for my Compaq IPAQ 3835. But it will not charge the IPAQ through the USB connection as advertised. However, it will sync with my PC via this cable.
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.
I`d write a product review if I had a product to review. Maybe you can help with that ? This item was ordered THREE weeks ago, please I`m in silence till they get here.
I bought one and when I first plugged it in was unimpressed. It was weak & full of static. Then I plugged in the headphones and was crystal clear. It needs them as an antennae. It also was unhappy when the ipod wasn't fully charged. It then died after a week so I returned it. Interesting idea but way too fragile. Now I need an new transmitter but they all seem to have problems.
Probably listened to music for about 3 hours total before it died. I left it attached to the computer charging off the USB over night. When I came back in the morning the screen was off and could not be turned back on. Warranty has expired (90 days), so it is just a useless brick now. The HDD doesn't use any sort of standard connector that I could find, so I can't even recover the music off it.Lemon.
I was excited to find a replacement power adaptor for my laptop for less than $20. It shipped quickly too. But after about 2 weeks of use, the power adapter has already fallen apart and no longer works. Waste of money.
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.
I am wishing I could give this product "negative" stars.I bought 4 of these for an installation I was doing that requires port forwarding. Have read all other reviews with great interest and have used PPoE on the router. These things stop forwarding ports, need to be rebooted frequently, and are hard as heck to work with. Save yourself. Buy something else it will suck your time and eventually you will give up anyway.Also as mentioned earlier - D-Link's support is a hideous joke.
I gave this reader to my son as a Christmas gift and he tried it out on his father-in-law's system (which he built) and the system can not locate it. When he arrives back at his home, he will contact the mfg for software updates and install it on his system. If he gets it working, I will update this review with information on the fix. If it does not work, it is defective and we will return it for a replacement.
I work with my laptop on a stationary desk and my laptop is constantly slipping off of it. The entirety of the product is smooth so the lifts don't grip the laptop and the bottom is subject to slide around on the desk.Honestly, it turned out to be a waste of my money because every few minutes, I had to adjust the computer and reposition it on the pad. It's also pretty cheaply made. $10 turned out to be too much for it.Before I got this product, I elevated my laptop using a sharpie and it actually worked a lot better than this.
We bought one of these that had been refurbished. It looked to be in perfect condition, and it's just fine at playing ordinary CDs. I have yet, however, to be able to make an MP3 that it recognizes. It just says "NOCDMP3." The software I am using is the Macintosh iTunes3; it works perfectly with Riovolt's SP90 player. I'm glad this one was VERY cheap. If it had read MP3s, though, I'd be perfectly happy.
This is not an aluminum case, it's cheap plastic. Also, it doesn't pop open easily, and the slick cover makes it drop prone while trying to open it. I bought it, and am very dissapointed.It sure will be nice when some quality cases show up on the market for the Tungsten-e!
After ten months the CD/DVD changer stopped working. Otherwise I would have liked this product.
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.
I used this battery in my scale and it died in a matter of weeks. The prior battery lasted for a year. Very disappointing.
At least I only paid ten bucks on clearance. This thing's of no value whatsoever. Assembly is nearly impossible unless you have ten hands, and once assembled it flops around for a while until quite literally falling apart (cascade of DVDs onto the cat) on its own when someone closes a door. I'm going to try reworking its flawed design on the drill press just for fun, but if that doesn't work it's firewood.I have bought one of Atlantic's shelf-based units and I'm very happy with it; it's sturdy, capacious and attractive at a reasonable price. I'm also probably going to give their "Elf" unit a try because I do like the idea of inclined storage and it has bolts to hold the dowels instead of silly shallow plastic cups.No matter how cheap this is, you'll be saving money by buying something else.
First of all, it takes a lot for me to write a bad review as I like to give the company time to stand behind it's product. I recieved this player as a gift for Christmas. One month later, the player would not turn on. Amazon will no let you return this item so I had to go directly to iRiver. So I returned the player in the beginning of February (at my own expense) to get a replacement. iRiver sent the raplacement 1 1/2 weeks later by UPS. UPS then "lost" the package so it was my job to contact iRiver and have them tell UPS they lost it (policy). It has now been 5 weeks since I informed iriver that UPS lost my package. I have called and e-mailed them several times. Each time I call, they inform me that I must wait, that is my only option. I may not speak to a manager, you must have an iriver employee "escalate" your case and then a manager can call you. I have escalated the case 3 times and no manager has called me back yet. At this point, I have learned that iriver is not a company that stands beind their products. To make a customer wait 5 weeks (when they were initially told 8 business days), not let a customer talk to a manager directly, and not answer emails is unacceptable in my eyes. Iriver has had my mp3 player longer than I have had it in my hands. Very frustrating. If you do decide to buy one (they are nice players when they don't break) just hope yours doesn't break.
i bought this sub about 2 weeks ago and hooked it to a 250rms rockford fosgate amp. it sounds terrible. it can only handle about 50rms. the rating of 1000watts is way too high. anything more than 50rms and it starts bottoming out and distorting. worst sub ive ever owned. would not recommend to anyone!!!
I chose Epson because I like the durability of the ColorBrite ink. However, I will not be buying another Epson in the future. My last Epson died when an ink tube got clogged and it was too difficult to troubleshoot on my own. This printer has to be constantly run through the head cleaning process, a problem I have noted in other reviewers' complaints. It also seems to have problems with the paper feed from time to time. Ink runs out quickly, perhaps due to the constant cleaning. And it is frustrating to only get poor quality B&W copies. Enough already! I'm switching brands!
It works great as a charger but as for clear sound... not so good! I tried everything. Getting it closer to the radio, holding it out the window, and putting it on the dash and I got a little music and a lot of static!
The installation of product is easy, but the technical support is HORRIBLE. The level 1 support specaialist was not able to figure out that the firmware has to be upgraded and I wasted 4 hours of my time, after that it worked fine for 3 days and then I started to loose the internet connection, powered off the router and rebooted the computer,it started to work fine, but I lost the connection after 10 minutes, it started to happen every time I switched on the PC, it works fine for 10 minutes and again it drops the connection. In order for me to verify that it was the router, I disconnected the router and used my old wired router, I did not have the disconnect issue. After this I installed Netgear, I am having the same issues, I talked to support and they told me to ship it back to the Vendor. My recommendation is not to buy this product from my experience.
This is the text from the web control panel. It doesn't work with other brands and so you can't get a signal even though it's in range. Would not buy again since the functionality is so limited."Note: When set to "AP Client" and "Wireless Bridge" mode, this device will only communicate with another Linksys Access Point (WAP54G). When set to "Wireless Repeater" mode, this device will only communicate with another Linksys Access Point (WAP54G) and Linksys Wireless-G Router (WRT54G)."
bought this camera for a class and it gave me many problems, but when it worked it worked well. The battery will not last and the screen cracked on me very quickly. So good for the price i guess but not for the long run
I loved this TV when I got it. Thirteen days after the warranty expired, the lamp burned out. I called customer service in Huntsville, AL and they agreed to extend the warranty to cover the lamp replacement. I was impressed enough to overlook the fact that the 'authorized service center' took two weeks to replace the lamp and did not turn off the "replace lamp" message when the TV is turned on. A few months after the extended warranty expired, I got the infamous "blue streak". So far it is not that objectionable most of the time but I understand it just gets worse. I have two options; sell it to someone for a few hundred bucks or give it to Goodwill.What is a reasonable value to claim for the charitable contribution since some of you have gone that route? This 3yr old TV is complete junk from my point of view, but short of selling it, I do not know how to value this.
According to DLO customer service it is normal wear and tear to have DLO product go bad within 3 months. I will not buy another DLO product, and nobody should never buy DLO since it will break within 3 months. Remember it is they feature! Normal wear and tear will have belt clip of this case fall off in 2 months of use.It is normal, and it is not covered by warranty! Their short (90 days) warranty suggests short life expectancy of DLO products. Don't you think? However, it doesnt' matter since it is not covered anyway since it's normal to have belt clip fall off. I am waiting for a letter back from DLO stating that it is normal so I can publish online.
This thru glass technology is a good idea, but Terk seriously needs to re-design this product. If you do a lot of highway driving in cold and wet weather, DO NOT get this antenna. After installing mine exactly according to the directions, it blew off while driving down the highway.(don't laugh) After contacting Terk, they were kind enough to send me another one for free. This time I used some goop weatherproof adhesive to secure it. It worked great for a few weeks but then the outer black cover at the base of the antenna started coming up. The part on the inside of the window is coming off too. I'm now at the point where I have to use duct tape to keep it secure.
I had to return two faulty DVD players. One would freeze frame the picture and the audio would keep on playing. The replacement DVD player kept saying "Wrong Disc" and was very very loud when it would actually play a disc. I ended up having to search and find a different DVD player all together because they wouldn't replace the 2nd faulty product. (Which was packaged inappropriately and possibly damaged in shipment).
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.
I bought two packages of these disks by mistake after having good success with Verbatim Gold DVDs. I've tested every burn speed on my Quad Mac running OS-X 10.5.1 and they burn great, but never finish or verify. You can use these disks for coasters, not burning. Not recommended -- they would get zero stars if the rating option went that low.
I was one of the first to get the free H10 with the one year subscription. Since then I have run into the 2 mayor problems.1.- Tracks disappear from the directory in my computer without logical explanation, they simply go missing. It happens EVERYDAY with LOTS of tracks.2.- When I try to synchronize the H10 with napster, it ALWAYS stops in the middle of the process without reason.I already have reinstalled napster, reinstalled media player, reformat the h10 and none of this solve the problemWhen i finally get a few songs on the player, and I try to skip to the next or previous one it take about 5 seconds to start the next song. Believe me, is annoying.I won't recommend neither the device not napster to go to anybody.
I bought the Disney Classic DVD player and TV for my 3yr old son in March along with 30 dvds and it quit working a month later. So now I am stuck with all these dvds that he cannot watch in his room. It seems like they would do a recall on the product since there has been numerous cases on the product failing.Jennifer C.
I'm going to give this product its deserved kudos in the beginning here so I can saturate the rest of the review with the negative this product also deserves. The windows-friendly removable hard-drive design is nice, and this product is fairly cheap.Of course, it acts wonky and unpredictable. I would select a folder to play and it would refuse to just play the damned thing. After each song it would stop playing and change the mode to &quot;repeat all&quot;. I have no clue why, either. USB 1.1 transfers are painful, and the transfer interface isn't exactly CONVENIENT for overnight transfers. Profiling the player takes an eternity, and you have to do it twice (unless i misunderstood how this thing works).It's absolutely spellbinding how user un-friendly the case is. what is this case? It's horrible. I can't fathom its purpose. I stare at it night after night, trying to explain to myself what human being could have possibly made such a piss-poor design decision. Ugly. Bulky. Hardly protective. Inhibitive. Obnoxious. Ridiculous. Why? I have some old socks I could have used that might have fit better.But (forgive me for jumping around) the worst aspect is definately the actual interface. There is no logical system. An iPod, or Rio Riot, has a system. Things are organized based on a hierarchy. Menus are layed out in a coherent pattern. This goes BEYOND learning curves, because accessing your music is just not convenient or intuitive. It's like standing on your head to work your coffee maker.I have no idea why you'd by this flaky piece of garbage. There are other products in the price range with a better reliability record as well as more features. Don't waste your money.
This cable simply does not work with any of the iPods on the market today. I would recommend that you purchase Apple's Composite Cable from their website because the chance of that working is 100%.
I'm putting this review on several of the Compaq laptop systems since they are all from the same platform1. The offer and rebates did not apply from Compaq, but only from an authorized reseller.2. Right out of the box the 700z system had Driver errors and a bad modem. Corporate tech support sugested that I return it and buy another through a reseller.3. They then took 2 months to clear up my account for financing after I returned the system but meanwhile I bought a newer system - a 705us.4. The rebate went through and everything was working okay until the floppy drive went bad, which occured in four weeks. It never wrote to the hard drive and I couldn't copy to or from other disks onto any other computer.5. I called tech support and they sent out a box for repair pickup and told me the turnaround would be 3-5 days. Well, it took over 4 weeks to get the system back.6. The repair shop failed to recognize that the second system was mine and did not follow through with repairs even when all the proper paperwork was channeled through support on the phone. I also seemed to get tech swupport in India when I called during certain business hours, and they were not help at all!7. I wish they could dumped the hard drive info on to a refurbished 2710 system that has a better track record. As it is I'll use this until I get the funds for another system.My advice is to wait until they get the bugs worked out on this system. They don't even have a Docking station yet, but they'll tell you the part number to order the "phantom" station.In their defense they have tried to compensate me by sending memory to update my system but they've sent the wrong memory twice!I'm giving it 2 stars since it worked beautifully when it was up and running and the screen is clear and bright! Oh, the DVD player on my system works great and I've played it through my TV with no complaints!Now the problem is the memory that was sent to me. The 256k chip freezes the system and I've tried to get it fixed but calling tech support only adds to the frustration.
I bought two of these and could only ever to get one to work right. My replacement brand name ones work great. I would not but these again.
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.
This CD player is horrible, go with the iriver. Mine broke the first week i had it and support is so horrible that you cannot get any help. Iriver is a much better company, better support, and better quality.
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 was dissapointed to receive this product and discover it isn't compatible with my 3G iPod. It would have been nice to have been told this up front by the manufacturer. Even though it will work with my newer iPod, the controls are inadequate for a dock. The remote allows the user to pause, play, and skip to the next song, but there is no way to scroll through the iPod's menu to select playlists. To change playlists one must remove the iPod from the dock, make a selection, then reinsert in the dock. The large, well lit display does not show any of the iPod information one would expect such as playlist, current song, or battery charge level.As mentioned by previous reviews, the alarm function is annoying to the point of being useless.An attractive product, but overall a very poor design functionally. I'm returning this device the same day it was received.
The tripod I ordered did not fit into the case that you recommended which added unnecessary cost to the product and some disappointment. Too much of a hassle to return so I am just eating the cost. You should take more care in recommending ancillary product such as a Slik case for a larger non-Slik tripod.
This lock is poorly designed. Upon setting a new combination code and attempting to plug into my laptop, found it very hard to turn dials away from my code to engage the lock. Once removed from laptop, the lock somehow reset in the locked position and my code would no longer work. Followed all the directions. Also the lock is quite wobbly on the computer, even with the supplied spacers. Buy the Kensington keyed lock instead; you won't regret it.
Dell is giving away these printers and they would make good gifts for young children if you don't mind paying for cartridges. It is useless for anything where you want black ink, like photos or letters. As the other reviewer stated, black text and graphics print green. I didn't find this out until I contacted "Mukta" from Dell tech support to troubleshoot the problem. Dell should be ashamed of themselves for selling these cartridges as "color (black also)". It is a blatant lie.
I use my Ipod in my truck almost exclusively, often for several hours per day. I had been using a transmitter that charges the Ipod while playing and was very happy with it, but had problems with my Ipod hard drive crashing, 3 times in fact, and HP service indicated that overcharging may have been a factor. I bought the ITrip to see if it would help. I was happy at first using the default radio seting, but after I downloaded the software into my Ipod I had a hard time getting the ITrip to lock onto a station. I also found that I got more static than the other transmitter had produced. You might have better luck in a remote area with fewer radio stations. If the default setting, 87.9, works for you, don't download the software. As it stands now I rarely use the ITrip.
I received this as an office Christmas party gift. The LCD screen failed after only 1 week of use. Creative Labs accepted it as an RMA, but refused to repair it without a receipt. Surely customer service would know about gifts around the holidays, but no luck. Even a customer service supervisor could not make exceptions for gifts. A bad product, with worse customer service.
I've had this UPS for about 13 months. It works well enough for short blackouts, the box is relatively compact and looks nice enough.The biggest problem I have with this unit is that it has no mute button. A lot of cheaper UPSes lack the mute button, and when the power goes out at my house, I have beeping all over the place.You might argue that the Belkin software can mute the UPS (not sure if it really does or not), but the software SUCKS badly on both Windows XP and Mac OS X. It's absolutely horrible. I can tell you that the UPS software DOES properly shutdown my G5 tower quickly when the power goes out (haven't tried it with my XP machine).For only a little more APC offers a 1500 VA unit with a voltage meter on it and a physical mute button. I'm slowly migrating over to these higher end APC units for the meter and the mute button.
The TEAC AG-790A could use some improvements, even considering its budget price. I have several complaints. From the moment I turn on the unit, there is an ever present background hiss coming through the speakers. It is especially noticeable during quiet passages in music, or when listening at low volume levels. The tuner sensitivity is very weak; only the strongest local stations come in good. One thing I find extremely annoying on this model is that some of the settings will always return to their default settings, no matter where you put them. For instance, when you select FM mono, it will return to stereo as soon as you change stations. Another is the tuning mode; when you select "manual tuning mode," it will keep returning to "preset tuning mode!" Speaking of presets, there are no numeric buttons for direct preset access on the unit or the remote, so you have to scroll through them all to get to your station. The volume control is another major issue. It tends to "jump around" if you are trying to make fine adjustments to the volume. It, like most models today, has the type where digital numbers appear on the display when you turn it. I will have it set to 10 and want to go up just one or two; as soon as I grab the knob, it "jumps" down to 8 first. I even had it jump to max volume while listening with headphones. I almost threw my headphones across the room! I prefer the older style volume control where you had a pointer on the knob with a numeric scale around it. Oh, and while we're on the subject of knobs, here's a neat trick: make the bass/treble/balance control buttons round so that in your frontal product photos they will look like conventional knobs even though they are actually buttons! To adjust the bass/treb/balance, you must press the button then turn the volume knob to make the adjustments. I hate this! I like to just grab a single knob and tweak my settings, not go through a two step process every time I want to make an adjustment. Another peculiarity is the sleep timer setup. The scale counts down instead of up. In other words, if you want to set it for 20 minutes, you have to press the button to go from 90, 80, 70...all the way down to 20. If the timer has counted down to 10 minutes and you want to add another 10, you must count down to 0 first and start over at 90 and count down until you get to 20 again! I have never seen a sleep timer on any other device that works in reverse like this one. They usually count up, so if you want to add time you just press once or twice. The functionality of the sleep timer is not usually a major consideration when I shop for gear, but it just seems a little strange that they would design it that way. Another thing that is worth mentioning is that the phono input sensitivity seems a bit low; I have to turn the volume control up to a fairly high level before getting a decent sound level when using my turntable, and I have a phono cartridge with a high output level. I originally purchased the Sherwood RX-4105, but I returned it because it did not have phono input or tape "monitoring."(see my review of the RX-4105) As far as sound quality goes, I think the Sherwood was a little better, due to the hiss I mentioned on the TEAC. However, the tuner was just as weak on the Sherwood. I went with these models because my old receiver gave out and I was looking for an inexpensive model to tide me over until I could save some money for a more expensive model. The TEAC fills the bill to some degree, but I wish I had spent a little bit more and got one of the Onkyo models. At least they have numeric preset buttons, and conventional bass/treb/balance knobs. This review may be too much useless information for some people, but I know the product specs and features list doesn't always tell the whole story.
I'd read the warnings about the hinges snapping prior to purchase but bought a pair of these thinking "Aha! I'll simply be more gentle than these oafs!"The middle hinge snapped two weeks later while I was lifting them off of my head. Fine. The Amazon folks were right. A little snip of duct tape, I'm good.Four weeks later, the cord got snagged on a drawer knob and the left hinge snapped after a gentle tug. Seriously: nothing that would've bothered my beloved old MDR A44's which also had a three hinge design, and which lasted for maybe two years under far harsher treatment until the left speaker blew.More duct tape, and now I'm writing this review.They sound pretty good: crisp, nice sense of space, and as is the hallmark of the MDR line, you can hear traffic noises around you when jogging, your flight being called in an airport lounge, etc. I don't however think the sound is as good as the MDR A44's, which are now discontinued, but better than the competing similar Sennheiser $20 model.But dammit they are flimsy. Horrible horrible design. I'd be interested to know what models/manufacturers you all went with after ditching these.Don't buy unless you're prepared to handle them like porcelain.
I own and use the best radios on the market. I have and use the Tivoli Model One, Tivoli PAL, and Boston Acoustics Recepter among others, and all the ones I just listed sound much better than the Bose Wave Radio, PLUS they are much cheaper too!There is also one called a Cambridge model 88 that is better than the Bose Wave Radio as well.When you are comparing these radios side by side, the first one you turn off and throw aside is the Bose Wave Radio, it is that bad when compared to the rest.If you want a good sounding table radio, I would suggest the Tivoli Model One instead. If you want a good clock radio for the nightstand, then I would suggest the Boston Recepter. Both are available through Amazon.comI don't work for any of these companies, but I have bought all of the radios exept for the Bose Wave Radio, I borrowed one for a day and had no interest in buying one. Even if it was cheaper, and smaller, but it sounded the same as it does now, I still would not buy it.
I had been holding out in purchasing a WWVB clock in hopes of finding a decent product that worked. After reading mixed reviews on this one, I wanted to give it the benefit of my doubt, so I ordered one. Not like I'm trying to sync up crypto devices or anything with a 1PPS signal or 5MHZ cesium oscillator. If I wanted to do that I would have purchased either an O-1695 or O-1824 from government surplus. I just wanted to have a reliable time source in the house without having to pay like a half million dollars.!!!!This clock is a huge disappointment!!!!I spent nearly an entire weekend trying to get it to work with no luck - even after purchasing fresh new AA lithium and alkaline batteries. I followed the instructions to a "T" and still no outdoor temp reading or WWV antenna indicator. So, I am returning it and purchasing a different atomic radio clock from a different manufacturer.Caveat emptor! :(
I travel to different locations daily, and the Tom Tom Go has been incorrect with its directions, more often than right. The maps are inaccurate with missing street names, towns, and even an entire island (eg:Roosevelt Island, NY). There has been many occasions that I have programmed the address into the Tom Tom Go and it has brought me to the wrong location stating "you have reached your destination," instead I am in the middle of a park, or even once, in front of a cemetery (which is everyones destination, but not mine that day). When you call customer service, most of the time you will end up with an answering machine, instead of a live person (the live person has always been pleasant, but difficult to reach and it is not a toll free number). The toll free number that does exist is always a fax machine. I would not recommend this product if you are relying on it to be on time for important meetings.
This product always comes with a factory defect (mechanism problem) which does not print the photos completely.Also the services of HP is very poor and bad.I don't advise any one for this printer or any of HP printers. The quality for HP printers is really poor & not like before in addition to their services.
This product just sucks. The design is really nice. I liked the fact that it has an additional USB port so I can plug an additional cord in to charge my phone as I am listening to Pandora. However, it doesn't matter how convenient the USB port is or how nice it looks if the transmitter never catches ANY clear stations. I tried EVERY station and ended up returning it and purchasing the Monster brand transmitter for a little more money. The monster brand one works GREAT!
Instead of buying this product, buy an external drive bay. They are more expensive, but they are 100% compatible. This set does not work with my Dell laptop. Brilliantstores gave terrible helpdesk support and BenQ support said that these kits are junk and never work. How true they were. I really wish that I would have just spent the extra money on an external bay..
This was my first GPS automobile unit. I have an older hand held Magellan and figured I would stay with the same manufacturer. I quickly realized I made a bad mistake.The unit will get you where you want to go most of the time. I am familiar with the main roads where I work but I wanted this unit so I could find all the side streets where I need to go. The unit almost always found them but would send me way out of the way to get there. I would routinely go the way I knew to get close to the location and then let the unit pinpoint the location for me. This worked well but it wasn't as I intended. Almost always, the unit would send me WAY out of the way to reach my location.Add to the sorry mapping ability the length of time to acquire satellite signal and it was too much for me. Almost 25% of the time it would take at least 5 minutes to acquire signal. Sometimes I got frustarted and just left hoping it would lock in within 30 minutes of my trip so I could use it.The unit got sent back last week (after 3 weeks of trial use)and I am now spending some time to explore my best options. One thing is for sure, Magellan is not being considered after this experience.Jan 30 Update: Bought a Garmin Nuvi. It rocks. If you are contemplating a Garmin vs Magellan unit, from my experience do not even consider Magellan. They are night and day different. It is like riding a moped vs a new Mercedes in terms of difference. Garmin is hands down a much superior product.
DEAD on arrival....the memory lockin tab was missing, packing was good from the factory. Tried to obtain a replacement for 6 dollar SD MEMORY CARD....had to repaack, print out labels, deliver to a UPS DROPOFF .....THIS WOULD HAVE COST ME MORE THAN IT IS WORTH. SO I THREW OUT THE MEMORY CARD.....WHAT A WASTE OF MY TIME FOR A $6 DOLLAR ITEM.
This item would not charged. End up at Walmart getting one that worked. Guess I got what I paid for. Not worth my time sending it back. Lesson learned.
The exterior design of this camera is superb. It lived through multiple drops, beach visits, underwater dives, snowboard trips, etc, and remains fairly scratch-free and completely operational. However, as much as I tried to like this camera and hope that it would live up to my lifestyle, it simply disappointed. First, having been a life-long canon fan, moving over to the 770 SW called for a full blown manual reading. Everything about the controls, interface, software, etc, is unintuitive. Second, if you ever try to shoot a picture with 2 hands, you will almost always block the lens with your finger, even if your fingers aren't fat. Third, having to preemptively select specific "shooting mode" is annoying. This camera does not lend itself well to being a "point and shoot" if you have to push 4 buttons to change settings every time you go from night to day. I can't tell you how many times I've left the setting for night shots only to have the first picture of the next day trip be overexposed. Even after adjusting for optimal performance (according to the manual anyway) the camera still takes too long to response (slower than my ancient canon sd110) - making it very bad for action shots. For the amount of megapixel it boasts, the image quality is way poor, especially in high ISO and the shaky hand mode. I gave up on low light all together. I'm going back to Canon.
When I ordered this, I made sure to research that it would be compatible with my camera - Digital Rebel XS. After all, the Amazon page says it is compatible with the Rebel line. However, after I received it, and looked in my handbook, the RC-1 is not compatible with the XS.So, before you order this, make sure that your camera model is compatible with this remote! I would have loved to use this remote, but I cannot. Don't make the same mistake that I did!
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.
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.
What I like: Scrolling text and One AA battery for 22 hours of continuous play.What I don't like: The text gets cut off sometimes, low amount of memory, Low volume, Slow music scrolling, bad music quality, and Not very well put together.
this would have been useful, perhaps, if it were ever delivered.
I have bought 2-3 packs of these batteries, all disappointments. You'd think such a simple thing was basically failsafe, right? Nope. I thought I had just gotten a bad batch the first time. Nope again. The only way I can use these batteries is if I charge them right before I need them. I can't even tell you how many times I went to go play Wii and then realized ALL of these batteries were dead. Even worse was I had charged them fully no more than 2 days prior. Total garbage in my opinion, my brother even had some which all do the same thing as well. So, unless you are extremely organized and plan out when you want to play video games, use TV remotes, etc... spend your money on anything but these. I had a pair of Fuji rechargables that came with my first digital camera 10 years ago that hold a charge WAY longer than these shiny little turds. The Energizer bunny has sh** itself and died.
This kit might contain a discontinued K4000 charger and batteries. Mine did ;-(
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.
DO NOT BUY THIS, IT WILL BREAK AND BLOW FUSES! Read the 2 star reviews, this is a common problem and customer service will not help you. After a few months of use this subwoofer blew a fuse for no reason. I brought it to a speaker repair shop, and they said Polk would not even help them troubleshoot the KNOWN and common problem. The blowing of fuses is an electrical problem in the circuit design, it has nothing to do with use or how loud you listen to it. I now have a large, brand new, stool...because it could not be repaired.
Although I purches this product in December 2009, I didn't get a chance to use it until Jan,2010. I put them on, listened to some various formats of music with them then, went to lift them off of my head and the right Earcup broke off. And now of course it is too late to send them back for a replacement pair.
After unsuccessfully trying to find the right insert to fit my ear, and being very disappointed in their sound qulity, I finally threw them in a drawer and went back to my stock iPod earbuds. I was VERY disappointed!
The only reason I even gave it one star was that it did turn on. The battery lasts about 1 hour fully charged, which is just sad. I could not communicate with a vessel that was 1 mile from me, which again is sad. Spend a little more money and get a better product.
What a waste of money. Terrible reception, hard to use, broke in a month or two.
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.
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.
The Epson c80 printer is designed to suck money out of you! The printing is OK, black and white printing is not as crisp as my HP PSC500, however it prints much better color prints than the HP.Why does the Epson c80 suck money out of you? Epson was very clever to make the printer shut down when it is low on Ink, say you are printing a document in black only, if you run low on red or yellow ink the printer will stop, you will not be able to finish printing your document. Then when you change the ink cartridge you will find the document you wanted to print has been lost. You will also notice that the Ink cartridge that the printer said was empty, makes a sloshing sound if you shake it, it still has some ink in the cartridge! I question if epson has programed the printer to shut down if the cartridge is in fact low. I also have an HP PSC500. you can print documents until the Ink is Empty. It will not shut down if you run low on colored Ink. All things considered the HP is a better value, and printer.
I found this headphone set to be inadequate for MY needs, the cord was a bit short and I really needed a 90 degree connector. The most unappealing thing about this headphone set to ME is the clip that holds it on your ear, it is a fixed plastic tab that was uncomfortable. The speakers had adequate low frequency response when held snugly against the ear but the plastic tab loosely held the speaker in place rendering the base response less than adequate.With this said I was still going to give them a 3 star rating because my son thought they were OK but this is not my sons review, it is my review so MY judgment must stand, I unfortunately did not like them.
This unit is cheap junk as is any detector you pay $40 for. It's just basic economics. No company is going to be benevolent and give you expensive technology for dollar store prices. I've had this unit for more than a week just for fun and it's hilarious how little it picks up. I've passed at least one speed trap, at least a dozen state troopers, and an equal number of city police. Amazingly, the whole time I've had only two hits. One was an X band constant on radar that any detector built in the last 30 years would have got and the other was a K band constant on hit that I didn't pick up until the cop was practically parked on my windshield. Good thing he was outside his jurisdiction and that I don't speed.Notice a lot of folks have stopped using detectors because they "just don't help anymore." Well, it's because Cobra units like this have saturated the low end of the marketplace and they are JUNK. Really folks, there is a big three of radar detectors, Bel, Escort, and Valentine. Whistler also makes a couple of new units that are right in the low $100 range and are your only hope for good detection if you aren't willing to spend around $300. Go to any site that does testing of Cobras and even their priciest units just aren't worth the money. I have no axe to grind with Cobra. I wish they made better products. I had to see for myself if the low end units were as weak as I've read. Well, they are. All this unit will do, if you're lucky, is let you know you're about to get a ticket unless you're on a straight away in heavy traffic and encountering a policeman using a radar gun using very old technology. But you may not even be lucky enough for that to happen and just see flashing lights behind you.
I bought this camera, believing what I read in reviews. DO NOT buy this camera if you want to take a picture of anything that is moving even slightly. There is a function for taking sports images but it doesn't work at all. I try to take pictures of my 2 year old nieces and I have to delete most of them because they are VERY blurry. I'm a little confused by the rave reviews of this camera. It costs way too much for it not to be able to take a clear picture. Other than that it has a very nice design. i have another less expensive camera that does a much better job.
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.
After using this ink cartridge for only 2 days my computer will not even recognize that the ink is there. DO NOT BUY!!!
Ive only had this cord for 30 days and already doesn't work. It has come apart at the end of the cord going into the plug. It lives in my car and is almost never touched so I don't think over use is the issue but just a poorly made product. It worked great for the first 30 days though.
I WAS TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE UNIT. THE SOUND QUALITY IS VERY POOR. I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT AMAZON SHOULD NOT PROMOTE SUCH EQUIPMENT. I BUY A LOT FROM AMAZON BUT HOWEVER AMONG THE DOZEN I BOUGHT THROUGH LAST YEAR, THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD AS PROMULGATED BY AMAZON.
Laminated 2 drivers licenses, 2 registrations, 1 insurance id...... on the 2nd it jammed to never be removed again. If I attempt anymore it will surely catch fire.Now the fun.. have to figure out how to return it and what it'll cost me and if it's worth it.I have thrown good money after bad before. Maybe just cut my losses.
I really wanted to like this keyboard. I've used a Dell laptop for years and am used to a laptop-sized keyboard with a touchpad. This Adesso keyboard is small and is light weight. It looks nice at first, but this keyboard is terrible!1) There is no tactile feel to the keys (feels very cheap)2) The Ctrl key is in the wrong place3) The keyboard turns on with the Num Lock on (real pain to turn this off every time)3) The touchpad is slow and cannot be configured to turn off click on double-tap (very annoying since your palms are on the touchpad when in typing position and this will cause a left click, making your cursor wind up in a random location)Don't waste your money on this thing.
I really do congratulate Bill Rancic for being HIRED by one of the richest man in the world. But being hired does not mean that Bill Rancic just became the next Bill Gates or Warren Buffet.Great to know that you take yourself VERY VERY highly Mr.Rancic. your going to fit fine in the Trump Organization, But seriously dont over do yourself.I'd rather retake my 'X100 intro to business administration' class in my college than to buy this book.
I bought this laptop, and the third time I used it, it died. It will no longer even charge. I brought it to the repair shop and they said that it was defective. They're sending it back to Toshiba... my next computer will be a VAIO.
I volunteer for an arboretum and we have a heated laminating machine to make weatherproof signs. Someone purchased these to replace the sheets we ran out of. These are not laminating sheets! They are simply sticky coated plastic sheets with a peel-off backing. They are very difficult to apply to an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper without the plastic wrinkling, and ruining whatever you are trying to apply them to. I work with paper a lot and have good manual dexterity, but ruined 3 color copies before I decided to stop trying. The only function a laminating machine would serve with these sheets, is to press it down more (on the cold setting) after you have already adhered the plastic sheet to the paper. In my case, the damage was already done. These sheets may be useful for some other crafting function, but they are not at all suited for something that needs the waterproofing and reinforcement of true laminating.
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.
This is a standard, cheap, crappy portable cd player. It is like dozens of others, but its weakness is that it stops working in a few weeks, so it is not worth buying. You are better off going to some standard store. I replaced it with a cd player from Target.
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!
Bought 2 of these units at Lowe's. After about 2 weeks the bulb on one died and I bought a new bulb. Worked for about a week and then that bulb died too. This one is just hanging there waiting for me to replace it.The other unit was hung in the garage. Didn't see or hear any bugs killed by it and then after about a month the bulb went out and I never bothered to change it. Then some months later, I looked up to see the unit was missing. The top of the unit was still there, hanging on the chain. It was chained up properly but the whole bottom just fell off.Honestly, the gooey fly strips did/do a better job.One word review - GARBAGE
I bought this as an upgrade to the BEFW11S4. I already had plenty of the WPC11 cards so thought this would be a simple change of boxes. It wasn't. The new box found the Internet right away but I could not get any of my laptops to communicate with it wirelessly. Finally, I found an article on the Linksys knowledgebase suggesting changing the transmission rate on the Advanced tab to Auto from whatever it was at out of the box if you have a mixed (b) and (g) network. After that, my WiFi laptop with XP found the network. I still can't get my other laptops that have actual WPC11 Linksys cards to work with it. I've fiddled with every advanced setting there is--simple things like Beacon rate, fragmentation threshold, preamble mode, RTS threshold. Still no luck. I'm about four hours into it so far. Big loss of valuable time.
Recently, I went and bought this CD Player, i was going to geta ... Sony one but ended up with this one instead cuz' it was cheap u know? Well, this one I bought didn't even have antiskip protection at all! It skips whenever I go and it eat batteries like crazy! I had wasted over 10 batteries within a month. What a piece of junk! I don't think this product differs either so I recommend not buying it and get a better product. In fact, I just going to get a new CD Player from KOSS which I think will be better. This is not worth your time, and the cd players ugly too!
I'm not inclined to jump to conclusions, but I do believe in "you get what you pay for".. that wasn't much here. I couldn't get the device to work on any of 3 different operating systems, 2 machines, or 3 IDE drives. Yes they were all Mastered and no I didn't bother to try SATA. Go spend more money - your time is worth something too.
I tried the RoadMate 360 but I had to return it. Although it advertizes maps for all of North America, the mapping of the city of Toronto was very incomplete. I called tech support to be sure I was avoiding user error, and even they couldn't find some addresses in Toronto, so it was of no use to me. Disappointing, to say the least.
I have owned three pairs of these headphones and do not plan to buy another pair. They have a great fit and good sound but the ear buds short out after 6 months to a year. Unforunately, these are the only pair of headphones I could find in electronic stores that have this type of fit and compatibility. I wish another brand would come out with a similar style!
This refurbished headphones gave me trouble from time to time, like when the receiver fail to open which causes the headphone not to operate. Right now it still works fine, but it would be better if it doesn't give that that kind of problem. The sound quality is nothing special. I would have bought a new one if I knew it would give me this problem.
I bought this product and all it led to were problems. The software that sony provides is problematic in particular when you try to install it through a DVD drive. To make things worse it is very difficult to remove this software once it is installed. The standard uninstall was not sufficient for me and I was forced to reformat my hard drive twice.
It takes too long to charge and doesn't hold the charge. I've read a lot of negative reviews about it but bought it anyways. Shouldn't.
the speed is too slow, even over a 100mb network, due to its broadcast nature. with switch price so low, buy a switch instead of this one.size: 5speed: 2feature: 2easy of use: 3
What can anyone do but throw this useless printer away? I've just bought 2 Dell desktops in the last week and feel very unsettled by the "free" printer Dell sent with one of the machines.A printer without black is not even suitable for children let alone any sort of office environment. I have had 2 Dell "high end " machines in the last week give the message "dumping memory" and subsequent hard drive failure. Mr Dell has a real problem. Next time I'll buy quality.
I bought this frame for my elderly father-in-law. I thought it would be way too confusing for him to use. He is not very electronic savvy. It took me a while to figure out myself and I am know as the electronic nerd in the family.
these cables i received are a cheap chinese knockoff. although they do work they are cheaply made and am wondering for how long. As the saying goes "you get what you pay for" but this is nothing less than false advertising.
It worked well for a month and then suddenly stop giving any sound. I don't know whats wrong with it. I'm going to try returning it. Not sure if it can be returned after just over a month.
I guess it's an OK cable if you just wanna go cheap, but doesn't Amazon have any better, more expensive cables?? I won the lottery and I don't know what to do with my $130 million.
I loved that I could pull this item right out of the box and use it with the default station. It worked perfectly, in my car and in the house (it would broadcast on all stations throughout the house). I was in love. Then I didn't use it for about a week, plugged it into my iPod and all I could get was static. I tried everything with no success. I am so disappointed. I do not have overly high standards for the quality of the music but the level of static is hinders my ability to enjoy the music. It is going back tomorrow.
I have a Canon S2 and these batteries last almost as long as the cheap costco non-rechargable ones. They do take upto 8 hours to charge and Amazon is correct about that. Does anyone know of good long lasting 2500 Mah rechargable batteries??
I have had the ISqueez Cradle for maybe a couple of weeks, and the thing is already cracked in several places, rendering it pretty much useless. This comes after normal usage, in which I slid the IPod into and out of the cradle each time I entered or exited my car. I wasn't rough or anything... I slid the IPod gently into and out of its cradle each time. (Just imagine a new video IPod being handled roughly? Can't do it? Good, then you believe me when I tell you I was most careful and gentle about placing the IPod in the cradle...)Now, the cradle is pretty much useless. The top part of it has cracked into three pieces, leaving "flaps" of squeezy foam rubber hanging off of the bottom part. The IPod no longer is firmly cradled because of these loose pieces.If the materials were more sturdy, this would be a great product. But given how flimsy it has turned out to be after just a couple of weeks of normal usage, I would recommend you spend a few more bucks for something a little more durable, and of a higher quality.
Destroy my 500GB hard disk. Cannot recognize a few 250GB hard disks. For the hard disk that it can recognize, the transfer rate is very slow. The Amazon picture is different from what I received. The one I received is made in China. I bought from [...] the same Sabrent SBT-STDB in 2006 which has the same picture as on Amazon and it is made in Taiwan. It works like a charm with all my 250GB, 500GB and 1TB SATA hard disk. I order it despite others' negative comments because I see the same picture as the one I have and have good experience with it. But I received a different product which is made in China and which not only does not work but destroyed my hard disk with all its data. Highly recommend not buying this product.
I thought Sony was a reputable brand and that's why I bought this CD player/radio. My husband and I solely use it and after a couple of weeks the CD player does not work. It keeps saying that there is NO Disc. Sony is horrible they should re-call it. This is the third Sony electronic item that I have purchased that has broken down in a short period of time. DO NOT BUY!!!
Unfortunately none of the plugs that came with the kit fit in my computer even if it said in the article description that it would
This product arrived at a decent time, had no defects and worked like it says.The quality of the transmission is terrible.You can't turn your MP3 players volume up past 3/4 of the way or it will distort the music.The audio that transmits to the Radio is muffled and doesn't sound good at all [even after adjusting the EQ]I wouldn't recommend this to anybody.
We were very, very, very disappointed and frustrated with this camera. Yes, it takes a fabulous, high quality picture -- the bells and whistles are great. The problem we had was that this camera does not seem to be readily compatible with the video editing software that most people like to use... it makes pretty pictures that you can record onto the diskettes Sony provides, but it is very difficult to edit before you do that, and it is practically impossible to import the footage into any other format.My wife, who is a big technical whiz (and onetime professional filmmaker) wrestled with this camera for nearly a week, downloading various programs, patches and fix-its that the Sony tech support recommended. Nothing worked. The editing program they provided was crude and unwieldy at best. Sony's tech support were amazingly unhelpful and uninformed, and seemed generally baffled as to why anyone would want to import the data outside of their proprietary software to begin with.Hello? Sony? Are you listening? THIS IS THE YEAR 2006. People want to edit their own video footage and they want it to be EASY and FUN. They don't want to spend gazillions of dollars on a camera only to be thwarted and micromanaged by your company and have it be so difficult to work with the data they create. Some of us even (gasp!) use Macs and would love it if your high-end cameras were easily compatible with the iMovie software, so that we could make decent movies using your otherwise glorious technology.Reluctantly, we took this camera back and got a refund. If all you want to do is shoot home movies, then I suppose it's a great device. But if you want anything more, you may find this camera really frustrating. Thumbs down from our team.
The Brother HL-1250 monochrome laser printer works great up to one point. The carriage in the laser printer is susceptible to breaking if the paper gets jammed or is too thick like in card stock. It can break. It broke once under warranty; it broke a second time outside of warranty.
I found very interesting to have the ability to listen my ipod music into my car stereo, without investing in an expensive solution. Although I have tried, it has been impossible so far.I have also tried in a hifi system without problems, that means the devise works, but promising to listen even in your car, it is too far to be true...Good but disappointing...
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.
glad to get the film, but grossly overpriced. I will look for a new alternative
Most frustrating for me was finding out this bargain dvd player does not accept all blu ray formats. Would have been nice to know that before purchasing it. So, essentially, I have a brand new dvd player that works fifty percent of the time.
I received this item and the second day, I was listening to the radio and the sound stopped so I went to check if the power was off but actually the speakers weren't working even after I pressed the volume buttons.Very disappointing. Price is ok, it could be better.
Do a search on the web for 4GB SanDisk problems. Mine worked a couple weeks in a trail cam. Then I picked up 9 shots that are now inaccessible. The disk cannot be accessed, it cannot be formatted and it cannot be partitioned, cleaned or formatted using the disk part command. It's useless right now.
I bought this so I would have have something to safely transport my hard disk to and from school. I own a number of hard drives, some are older and some are newer, and out of all of them I could only get a very new and slim Fantom hard disk to fit inside comfortably. I had moderate success with an older Seagate drive, but after cramming it in there was no room for the power adapter, defeating the purpose in my opinion.The construction also seems pretty cheap (I find this to be true for most Case Logic products, and I always forget to buy other brands!) and the padding leaves much to be desired. In fact, there is no padding at all except for a thin layer of felt, which seems like it is more for protecting from scratches than from jostles or drops. Under the felt is a paper-thin layer of semi-rigid plastic (at first I thought it was just heavy paperboard...it wouldn't have surprised me), and then is the outside nylon. Pinching the walls between your finger, you can tell that there is not much there.If you're just looking for a convenient way to transport small drives, this may be for you. If you're looking for even a little protection from your drive being knocked around or you have medium to large size drives, I'd look elsewhere.
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 was considering this or a T5 after my T3 died within the warranty period as I needed someting to work with while waiting for repair. In December 04 I sent the T3 in for repair after talking with support. It came back within 7 days! However I soon found that Palm sent the same T3 back to me unrepaired with no explanation.Back to support calls again, they say to send it in again. They get it on January 24th. I get no notification they have it. (Glad I sent it Fed Ex to check delivery!) I call mid February and am told it will ship Feb 23. It is now March 15 and no T3 and no word from Palm. The so called repair status on thier website which is supposedly updated hourly has not changed since 1/25/05.Tried calling again today and after a 15 minute wait was hung up on. I emailed, so will see what they say now. My T3 has been out of service for over 3 months. I went switched to Pocket PC in January. This was my second Palm, I was a big Palm supporter - not any more. I advise not to buy Palm unless you can afford to buy a new one if it dies within a few months.
My house was recently broken into and I purchased this item, among others, as a security measure to help deter future theives. While it is simple to use it does not go through walls or windows as advertised. I've adjusted volume/range and rearranged so that the unit points directly through a window. There's no thick walls or steel structures that are interfering with it. In addition, it picks up anything that moves behind the unit inside the house (no matter what angle) which is annoying. I've tried making foil shields, etc. but can't get anything to work. It also gets 'stuck' and continues to bark after you've left the room and there's no motion. I was very excited about the product when I saw it but will be returning it. I also purchased the Rex version (which is identical, only more money)...same problems. Get a real dog if you can.
This product is NOT as pictured. It is in fact the "earbud" style of earphones. I should have returned them when I saw this but decided to give them a try. It was a mistake. The sound was decent, but the earbud style did not stay in place. They were o.k. as long as you did nothing and stayed completely still, not even yawning or chewing. Otherwise they tended to fall out often. Definitely not suitable for any type of activity. Maybe my ear canals are a little larger or smaller than average so that is why they don't stay in place, but there was only the one size of ear piece provided. If you have had good luck with the earbud style of earphone in the past, this would be o.k., otherwise not worth the cost for something that may not be of any use.
First of all I do like this radio, when it works. I live and work in North Carolina, not the coldest place earth but apparently cold enough to cause my radio to never work when i leave it at the jobsite in my trailer. Even when its a little cold ie 45 degrees my radio will not turn on until it sits in the sun for half an hour and warms up. When i contacted the company they told me this was a common problem and there was nothing they could do for me. Wow thanks for selling me a jobsite radio that doesnt work on a jobsite. If you want a radio for a heated shop its nice, but if you work outside or any area that isn't heated DO NOT BUY THIS RADIO!
We have about 10 of these in our office for each of the desktops. It might be a life (Used for 3 years) thing but 2 of these randomly started smoking with sparks. I'm going to replace them for safety reasons, worked well up until now but these incidences have permanently nick-named these "firework boxes" which is not good. The worked well but they shouldn't end in a bang.
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.
It appears to be a good product for some and troublesome for others. After reading the reviews I took a gamble hoping that it will work for me especially at the amazing price after rebates. Unfortunately my WGR614 had a few of the problems that others were encountering.First, using Netgear WG511 pc card and router after the initial setup the connection lasted about 3 days before I had to do my first reboot of the device. Following the next few days the connection wouldn't last from morning to evening without a reboot. Second, after disabling SSID broadcast it would still broadcast the name. Instead of waiting until it disconnects every hour on the hour like others have experienced I decided to return it. While it was connected the performance was very good with 54mbps at times, so it stated on the configuration utility. Haven't decided which router to go with next, most likely Linksys.
When I first used this player, it worked fine, but it started to have problems very soon after it was bought for me.The sound quality deteriorated very quickly and the paint started to chip off. Problems it had originally are that it's very bulky, even for a sports player, it doesn't have a pause button (or at least I didn't notice one or one has to do something special to get it to pause) and the sound knob is too easy to turn, so if it bumps into something, suddenly the music is at deafening levels.The Sony D-EJ001 CD Walkman (Blue) was bought for me as a replacement for this player, but it didn't work very well, either.
bought this for my dad's dell inspiron notebook using the windows me platform and it just kept crashing the computer everytime we tried to install it. even when we exchanged it, the same thing happened. then we got the Netgear WG511T Super G 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card and it works perfectly!
I bought the Companion 2 Series 2 to use as speakers for my Sony TV. I picked them over Logitech and some other brands because they had stereo jacks that made them easy to connect to the TV and their size fit my space. They did not improve the sound at all. There is such a heavy bass bias to these speakers that it made listening to speech very difficult for both my wife and I. They would probably be OK if you are playing war games that featured a lot of explosions and crashes. They did nothing to dissuade me from my opinion that Bose products are overpriced.
Tried installing on Windows 2k Server and Windows XP, on two separate machines. In both cases, the program crashes when trying to upload photos, consuming 200+ MB of memory in the process.
These have reasonably good sound, however they are very uncomfortable and after about 10 minutes hurt tremendously. Perhaps they are designed for a different size ear than mine! For me, I would not recommend these headphones unless you have a high pain tolerance.
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.
I was excited by the various features, but was disappointed by what I received.Pros: It can record up to 6 hours on one DVD. It has multiple inputs, so you can record from VCR, TV, CamCorder, etc.Cons: This thing makes Coasters like you wouldn't believe. I don't use cheap discs. I had Sony discs, Memorex discs. Kept getting coasters. You'll know you're in trouble when you come home and find the screen blinking "HELLO." When you see that, your show hasn't taped. What's worse, EVERYTHING you have already put on that disc will "vanish". The only way to get the machine to stop blinking "HELLO" is to unplug it. NOTHING else works to get it to stop blinking.More Cons: It's hard to read the menu because of the background. The remote has too many buttons for its size. The clock loses time daily.To Sum up: If you need a DVD Recorder in name only, this is for you.If you care about being able to watch the shows you record. If you dislike coasters. If you don't like resetting the clock daily. You should avoid this machine like the plague.
Despite many claims that these earbuds are for use with the iPhone (even in many of the reviews you see here), they DO NOT HAVE A BUILT IN MICROPHONE. This renders them virtually useless for the iPhone. Sure, you can listen to music through them, but what's the point if you can no longer take a call or have any of the other functions of the iPhone requiring a microphone. No products should carry the label "for use with the iPhone" (which is also right on the product packaging)if they are not fully functional for the iPhone!I'll have to give these to my kids who use iPods and keep looking for a reasonably priced set of earbuds...but with the microphone this time!
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.
I have only printed about 30 pictures, all turned out great. Then I print 5 pictures (I walk away and come back) the pictures are terrible! So, I have to clean the prints heads and align and all that. Print again, still terrible. Repeat all the steps and then I print the 5 and the quality is good again. Then tonight I turn it on two print two pictures (again, i walk away and come back) now my pictures are very poor quality again!!! I go to clean the print heads and check the nozzles and all that, and now it says I am out of ink!!!!!It is supposed to print approx. 100 prints from one cartridge! I count what I have left, I have 48 sheets. I only printed 52 and about 11/12 of them were either bad or doing the nozzle checks and alignments! This is no exceptable! It cost me approx. $.60 per picture and if you only count the good ones, then it cost me about $.75.Think twice before making this purchase. Remember when I bought mine i paid $249.99 plus the extra cartridge and photo paper, so I am far away from paying for this thing yet and now I need more ink!If I was to do it again, I would not. I emailed epson and got no support or help, just telling me to replace ink then!
!!!!!! DONT BUY THAT ITEM !!!!!Looks like things are very slow at this point, that item was already flaged awith a very bad review from Joey at May 12, 2010.Nothing was done to fix that until my purchase of that item on December 01, 2010, even after I have asked customer service representatives to fix it.Maybe nobody cares.I was refunded twice as a mistake for that item. More issues on the system.I have received that item and is just a very unknown fastethernet switch, its better to buy something that you can trust more like a cisco/linksys or a dlink or netgear or any other thing, you can get one for less that that.Maybe a gig switch for sure that one isnt one of those.It is saying that is a 48 ports console server. BUT THE TRUE IS THAT THIS IS A 12 PORT 100 MBPS UNMANAGED SWITCH.
this is the biggest waste of money i've ever received. i got it back in september and have not been able to use it yet. why, you ask? because the film is IMPOSSIBLE to find and IT DOESN'T WORK. Huge waste of money.
3 days of solid all day long tech support leads me to believe this &quot;mac compatible&quot; product is in fact not anywhere close to mac compatible. Got it up and running the first day - but when I attempted to connect a wireless usb adapter from another mac - crash city - the router went down. Same thing after about 37 tries. Tried every setting known to man, every form of resetting/power cycling/firmware updating - nothing.Maybe this gear will work with another manufacturer, but it will not work with netgear USb adapters or Macwireless USB adapter - which by the way are the only options for those unwilling to spend $3,000,000,000 for the airport cards (thanks a lot apple for pricing wireless products that other sell for 30 bucks at 300 bucks and up).I am fed up with companies that pretend to support platforms but can't get their gear to work even after 2 days (linksys) and 3 day (netgear) of all-day long tech support.I am sure these babies are just &quot;plug and play&quot; for the PC users out there, bu they are a nightmare for us mac users. I will not buy another netgear product - mainly because they outsource their tech support to illiterate morons. There are plenty of illiterate morons here in the US that can at least speak english when we need tech support.Someone please make a mac compatible wireless solution!!!!The lack of mac support out there for alleged &quot;mac compatible&quot; products is about to drive this 30-year supporter of mac - away for good.
I returned this item, all I got was static. I thought with the "Monster" name it would be a good product, this is not the case. Amazon does a great job with returns though, credit card was refunded promptly with no questions asked.
I bought this camera and printer dock only to find the software and other components are difficult to use. I ended up purchasing a new computer thinking maybe my computer was getting out dated and still with a brand new state of the art system it is still not working properly. Also the pictures are not clear when printed
This CD burner worked perfectly when it was working ... but unfortunately, I had severe compatibility problems using it with my Compaq (running off a Pentium III). The software wasn't very intuitive to begin with, and would crash my system repeatedly without warning. Bizarre installation problems turned into frequent reboots, which eventually turned into fatal exception errors. For the first couple of days, I was making flawless CDs; but after a week, I was struggling just to keep my computer running. So yes, it's great hardware, but if you get system errors early on, be very careful.
Do not use this product on your camera lens! It leaves a milky film and streaks that are very difficult to remove! I almost ruined my camera using it. Digital Concepts ought to be ashamed of themselves putting out such a shoddy and destructive product when they are supposed to be digital camera experts.
My problem is similar to others I have read here. First, after two years, the power switch became non-functioning. The drive started turning off and on by itself sporadically, and finally just stayed on (electrical power). Secondly, the drive now either won't mount on the desktop, or it mounts and unmounts for no reason, making it impossible to use. Now I need to back up a Terabyte of data, but cannot keep it mounted long enough to copy anything. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of Iomega; buy another brand.
Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 1.0 watt GMRS channels and require an FCC license, which is at least $80 and a lot of paperwork. The exterior of the package does NOT warn you about this.The FCC license requirement is not specific to this radio; it almost certainly applies to many other radios labeled FRS/GMRS.After I got my GMRS license and used the radio, I found that the sound quality and reception were lousy. Our local earthquake preparedness group practices at a school. We're never more than about 200 yards apart, and we have trouble understanding each other when we use these. (Yes, there's often a building between us, but it's only a 1-story building and none of us very close to it.)Basically, these are lousy and the packaging is misleading.
Best Pro - Very nice looks, smooth sailingWorst Con - Battery LifeLet me start off by saying this is the best-looking ipod yet. The click wheel is smooth, the screen bright and vibrant, and the ipod itself gives off an essence of innovation. The sound is clear, and watching movies is less strenuous than it seems. BUT, the battery life is terrible. The Apple site boasts of 20 hours of battery life: this is not even close to the real amount, which leads me to believe that that is the number if you keep it on without playing music or video. This is pretty much the only complaint i have (besides itunes, but im not going to go into that), but it is also the reason why im only giving it 2 stars. I'm pretty sure I get maybe 3 hours of music, and i havent watched too much video to tell yet for that. Converting your video files isnt as bad as it seems, there are a lot of decent converters out there. Lastly, i dont know about the external durability of the ipod, as i bought a skin and it seems to be working pretty well. The only people who get scratches on their ipod are people who sit on them, spill something on them, etc.
My plan was to add some Intex accessories like a surface skimmer and a pool vacuum. No can do with this pool. I have yet to find an intake fitting that will let me use anything other than what comes with the pool. If anyone has any ideas please message me. The only thing I have been able to use was my saltwater system via the B adapters.However,I had to add hose clamps in order to seal them off. The pool wall fitting that comes with the pool has a larger diameter on the pool side than any other quick set pool i've dealt with. If you buy this pool you can only use parts that come with the pool. I will be buying an Intex pool shortly instead of another off brand. I provided two links of the products I wanted to use. The screw on hose adapters are the normal diameter, but both are too shallow in order to start the threads on the wall fittings. The intake wall fitting is too large anyway.http://www.amazon.com/Calsplash-58949-Deluxe-Surface-Skimmer/dp/B0015UR3DG/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1339287486&sr;=1-3&keywords;=skimmerhttp://www.amazon.com/Skooba-Vacuum-intex-Inflatable-pools/dp/B001RPRXNO/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid;=1339287576&sr;=8-20&keywords;=pool+vacuum
This printer was excellent for several months. Then it started streaking gray accross the top and sides of pages. The manual said to replace the toner and drum, but That costs more than a new printer !DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER UNLESS YOU WANT LOW QUALITY PRINT OUTS AFTER HALF A YEAR.
I bought a 50 pack spindle of these HP CD-Rs that worked with no problem, but then I bought a 100 pack spindle, burned 20 CDs and 12 of them played with a few seconds horrible noises. I returned the 100 pack spindle to Staples and they replaced them with only a 50 pack spindle of these HP CD-Rs. After burning the CD-Rs I had to take the time to listen all the way through to check it's sound quality. Same horrible result. STAY AWAY!I called HP Customer Service and left them a message on their answering service. They did not return my call and Staples will not take these back. Staples has been having an amazing sale on these HP CD-Rs for months. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY from HP CD-Rs!I use Sony and some other brands that make perfect CDs.
I purchased this and a couple of other pocket radios. This one was pretty nice and the sound quality was good. AM and FM tuning were very good to excellent. Shortwave was alright, missing some of the more used SW bands. The first night I listened to AM talk radio for a few hours then set the alarm to wake me up and turned it off. The alarm came on at the proper time, but when I tried to turn off the radio, the "power off" button would not work (another reviewer here had the same problem). I had to remove the batteries to turn it off. It worked fine the day before. It's a shame, I really liked the radio for the excellent AM reception. I decided not to exchange it for another after going online and finding that this is a common problem with this radio. I believe it is made by Kchibo in China. I returned it and purchased another Coby CX-CB12 radio which I give 5 stars.
I bought this product at Sam's Club. I purchased an added 3 year warranty (great decision). I purchased this so i could hook my macbook into the back of it and have my sound come out of the speakers. a day after the 1 year manufacturer warranty expired, the right side speaker started popping, but only with the computer, and any other external input for that matter. I called them and they said "theres nothing we can do you are out of the warranty. They said "its probably the inputs. they must have gone bad but you will have to take it to a repair shop to see what the problem is." luckily, purchased the added warranty and Sam's club will replace it for free.
This unit worked great - until exactly one year after I received it. No power, no picture, nada. Unfortunately, it was a Christmas gift, and my dad purchased it in November. Now we're one month outside of the warranty period and I own a $300 paperweight.
I have used Verbatim media many times in the past with no problems. This particular batch was labeled with country of origin specified as "United Arab Emirates." Basically the disc is simply incompatible with ANY of my three Panasonic DVD recorders (made between 2007 and 2010). They may: refuse to record, record but refuse to finalize, suddenly freeze mid-recording, appear to record and finalize fine (but then refuse to play in any other device but the exact machine in which it was recorded), or simply lock up the recorder completely -- refusing even to allow the machine to be cleared or eject the disc. (Which requires unplugging, overriding the eject function.) All this appears to vary from disc to disc, with maybe one in four appearing to work normally -- in other words, so unreliable as to be useless.The "special reinforced to resist breakage packaging" is nothing special either, actually the bare minimum with no extra padding or reinforcement.Better sourced locally, where they can be returned if defective (weight + fragility). In my area I can buy Sony at about the same price (on sale) from Target or Best Buy, or TDK even cheaper. I have had NO problems with either of these brands.These MAY work fine with your burner and software, or in your computer. But Panasonic owners seek to use these for live video recording will find only frustration.
The speakers I received must be vastly different from these other reviewers. I tested these speakers attached to TV, Computer, ipod.Attached to TV:Well, first, totally awkward. The cables are not appropriately sized to do much. If you insist on using these with your tv, get extensions before you bother with set-up. Second, and more importantly, the sound was muffled relative to using the normal tv speakers. I had hoped to use these to point the sound forward rather than back toward the wall as it is now on the tv. Fail.Attached to computer:These speakers provided no enhancement of sound and no additional volume when plugged into an iMac. Disappointing. Given how much desk space they need, no way.In Kitchen attached to ipod:This was a last ditch attempt to see if there was anything of value to these speakers. Short cut: no.I played a variety of vocal heavy music and found that I could no longer distinguish the artists words. I do prefer crisp vocals so this was the final deal breaker.ProsnoneConsmuddled vocalslarger than expected footprintlimited volumeIf you use speakers for amplification of sound (particularly for those with hearing loss or limitations), please look elsewhere.
Unit arrived defective, wouldn't play any of my DVD's. Plus design and construction is very cheap compared to my current player. Will choose a Pioneer unit as a replacement.
I think I got a lemon. Used the installation CD, hooked everything up properly..."Router not responding". CD suggested I disable my firewall and antivirus, and try again. Did that. Same "router not responding" result.I'm not a technical illiterate. But this is my first experience with a wireless router, and I have no idea how to do a manual install. I'm in no mood to deal with offshore tech support. This is being returned. Guess I'll try a Linksys next...(Sigh)
The problem with this device is that the ball is very smooth and will slip if it gets the least little bit of grease on it from a skin cream or even eating a potato chip. I use the mouse all day and had to switch to a trackball to avoid repetition injury. The only other mouse I've used is Logitech which is an optical mouse and requires no reqular cleaning. I'd definitely not buy Microsoft if you're a heavy user.
AS NOT STATED IN THE PRODUCT INFO, THIS UNIT WILL NOT WORK WITH THE 2ND GEN ZUNE(SMALLER ONE) I FOUND THIS OUT AFTER RETURNING ONE THEN HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH SECOND ONE. THE CHARGER WORKS FINE BUT THE TUNER WILL NOT POWER UP AT ALL.AS ALL THIS WAS THROUGH MAIL ORDER IT WAS A PAIN. THANK YOU BELKIN FOR THE GREAT INFO!!!
what seemed like a wonderful idea - new and advanced.. has turned out to be a thorn in my side - and left me with trying to find a new camera.the good side - is the picture quality is state of the art.that is all.after the first day - the face tracking stopped working.. and now the entire camera wont tilt upwards. for now, its sitting on books.a total waste of money. - i had the first Logitech series cam they had out.. and it worked like a champ - and still does.. however now its too obsolete to work with XP.
Please do not waste your money, this may be inexpensive but it is useless and not comes with updated drivers, instead you get a card with a web address, there are no drivers to download, i try a driver of a very similar model, the only driver I found, all I got were blue screens when trying to connect something, the video is very low resolution and not in widescreen. A total waste of money and time. If you really need a docking station made &#8203;&#8203;sure it has been manufactured in this year (or at least 2011)
I was stretching these new tapes (fast-forwarding to the end and then rewinding to the beginning - always recommended for video or DAT tapes). The first one went fine. The next three got chewed up. I thought my camcorder was the culprit, so I pulled out some old tapes to see if that was the case. The old tapes worked fine. I had to throw out the whole ten-pack (too risky to use in my camcorder) and go buy another brand. At this steep discount, I wonder if they're even legitimate JVC tapes.
I bought it used and possibly my own mistake. But it doesnt hold a charge for more than 20 minutes. Take my advice and buy new. Then at least you can take it back when it starts to act up.
I get paper size error messages all the time. No way to solve this.
I ordered this 80mm fan and instead I got an 92mm fan it is not much of use for the purpose I had in mind, dont know what happen to the p&eacute;rsons in charge of amazon shipment. Guess ill have to mod the 92mm somehow.
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.
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.
When I got this item and install on my cable modem. I found my IBM-X31 can successfully connect to the Internet. However, I restart my computer and let it connect to this router automatically, it failed. I tried to upgrade its firmware in order to enhance the stability, it failed again. And all I need to do is return to the store.....
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.
When I first bought the DX6340 last summer, I found the camera easy to use and I was pleased with the picture quality. But as time went by, I have found that actually taking pictures with this camera hasn't been easy. Its been in for repairs two times - and had two CPU's and circuit boards replaced. Its heading in for its third repair this week. Within days of it arriving home from the repair shop, it has stopped working again. Its incredibly infuriating because I've lost holiday and birthday photos which I can't replace. They look great on the LCD, but after they're downloaded its evident that the photos are horribly distorted. Alternatively, the camera stops allowing me to download pictures entirely. Its a shame since I've had great success with Kodak products in the past. Recommendation - avoid this camera like the plague.
I bought this antenna to use with a set-top box in order to receive over-the-air Digital TV. The antenna is advertised as being able to receive VHF (bunny ear dipoles) and UHF (wire loop) signals, but the antenna doesn't come with a 'band combiner'. The manual explains that if your TV or receiver only has a single 'ANT IN' connection (and not separate UHF/VHF inputs, as you may remember seeing on some ancient TVs), then you either have to buy a band combiner (at least $7 incl shipping--search Amazon for 'splitter combiner') or manually switch the screw connections when you change channels.Most DTV channels are on UHF, but standard TV is still largely on VHF in my area, so I returned this item to Amazon. I also didn't find that the UHF reception was any better than the single piece of wire I was using before (and will use until I buy a powered antenna).
It really is very small. But the pictures are poor and the framing is very difficult. The software is good.
Suction cup was torn; therefore, mount didn't work. It was given as part of a gift so that just added to the disappointment. I would have given it 0 stars, but the software wouldn't allow for it.
I received this item right before I left to study abroad in the UK, and it doesn't work at all. I have tried every single outlet for it and when plugging in the US plug into the adaptor, it does not stay in. I was highly disappointed. If it wasn't for the fact I received a different one as a gift, I would be out of luck or have to buy one here. Which is really expensive.
Bought this for my wife in November and picked a nice Sat morning to install. Took it out of the box and quickly realized one of the screw hole mounts was missing on the top of the unit. The mounts are installed from the inside so without taking it apart (which voids the pitiful 90 day warranty) you cant replace the mounts. Called Polaroid, took me 30 mins to describe the nature of the problem (by the way, you cant ACTUALLY talk to Polaroid directly, its an outsourced company paid by Polariod to field complaints). After finally talking the college intern thru my problem, he agreed to send me a replacement unit once I sent mine back of course. Spent the $15 for shipping back to some warehouse in Missouri. That was 2 weeks before Thanksgiving. Waited the three weeks they requested for processing and shipping and called the college intern back. They dont have any replacement units in stock, unit is on back order. I found this amusing as my local Target had 10 on the shelf that same day. Asked for cash refund and I'd buy it at Target myself, cant do refunds, only exchanges. Ive called every week since then and unit is still on back order, no refunds. Today is Jan 29th, I still have nothing but the same excuses from the interns. They have my money and my TV. BUYER BEWARE, CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NON-EXISTENT if something goes wrong. Polaroid is forever off my list.
I bought this personal PA system to use for performing Wedding Ceremonies. It worked ok the first time I used it but was not totally clear. The second time I used it for a wedding it did not work very well at all, it cut out in the first two miutes and would not work even after being turned on and off. It had been fully charged and the directions were followed to the letter. It was embarassing and very disappointing, it never has worked properly. Unfortunately it was past the return time for Amazon and I was never able to get a response from Fender. Save your money, it was a big waste of mine.
I've owned a variety of MP3 players, and had high hopes for this one. Alas, it has fallen short on so many fronts that I have just about abandoned all hopes of using it.1. It doesn't work with Media Player 11. Media Player 11 will download the files (taking about an hour on a new Gateway with Vista), but won't copy down the ID3v information. So you can't get to music by artist or album, only by searching through directories via its "Browse" function.2. It isn't 20 gigs. With formatting, it's about 18 gigs. Not a huge thing, and common to most hard drives, but annoying to know you got less than asked for.3. It's quirky. It's frozen on me repeatedly, eg after MEdia Player says okay to disconnect, forcing me to find a pin to press its reset. I'm used to this somewhat with, say, the Creative player, but with this unit, it happens frequently. Unless you carry a hatpin, it can be annoying to have to reboot.4. Their website is horrible. To download drivers or even their documentation, you visit a website in China, which uses a flash interface and Flash's HTTP data retrieval, which is dismally slow. It takes several minutes to bring up a list, even with a fast connection. Scrolling is abysmal. They don't even list the H10 in their list of products. In short, the website is as un-user-friendly as possible.In short, to someone who's looking around for a hassle-free MP3 player, to steer away from the iriver H10. I feel cheated.
I used the Cebrax MP3 play less than 5 minutes and its display quit working. A few phone calls later we found out that we needed to return the player and get it replaced. Maybe the replacement will last longer...
A very nice device at a reasonable price, but READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY: I couldn't connect to the device with XP and IE6.0SP1, couldn't connect with Mozilla (latest version) or Netscape, either. Only supports IE5.0 to IE6.0, which is poor for an open standard HTML device. (Also, it complained about Java Virtual Machine not being installed, when I finally made it work.) It took me more than a week and various support calls only to connect via browser (BTW: I'm a computer expert and have setup hundreds of routers in my life). When I finally installed the latest firmware (recommended by IOGear support), it let me connect with IE6.0SP1 (wow!). - OK, I started configuring the file system and users and groups (that's what I bought it for). But any types of problems continued coming up: Rename of existing folders failed several times, same with user names and goups. Windows file sharing cannot be used, so I could only specify user/group permissions on each top-level folder (!), which I don't consider enough. Several times I couldn't access different folders from the same machine simultaneously, even when I specified the right user and password. It performed a restart during filecopy, without asking first. 3 out of 10 bigger filecopy orders from an XP machine failed. Etc, etc, etc. - I didn't even try any router functions, so I have no idea if these work right. But I'm sure I won't keep the device. - User manual rating: crap (sorry).
Cables I got don't sit properly in a jack. Takes a great deal of finessing to get them to connect properly. Works fine when it rests in there well, but if I'm constantly doing this for a laptop, why bother? They're Cat6 so I didn't feel like going through the hassle of replacing. Had a similar experience with some BNC cables I got from them where the connectors were malformed and wouldn't fit the hardware at all.
My original order was placed before Christmas for 1G of New Memory Pro. memory for my camera at around $40.I received REFURBISHED (it said so on the packet) Memory Pro Duo which is of no use to me. The cost of this item was at least half the price of what I originaly ordered and was charged to my card. BuyAccessories still charged my card for the more expensive memory that I originally ordered.Buyer beware!!!, this company has no contact phone number. All communication is by email only and it is hard to get a response.The reponses one does get are highly unprofessional. It is a shame Amazon associates with these cowboys!!! If it were possible to get a negative star awarded, BuyAccessories would certainly receive it.On a more positive note I would highly recommend the company: OEM PC WORLD. This company had the exact memory that I needed, service was fast, polite and professional.
I bought my Samsung LN-T4665F about 1 1/2 years ago and it no longer is working. Just after it is out of warranty it started clicking and now, 3 months later, it doesn't work at all! This is happening to several models of Samsung TVs and Samsung is doing nothing to resolve the issue. In fact, there is a class action lawsuit about this ([...]). Please see the following sites before purchasing ANYTHING Samsung:[...]All I can say is BUYER BEWARE! SAMSUNG does not support their products well. The fix for this costs about $10 in parts, but is a $300 service repair to have a tech do it. IT'S NOT WORTH THE RISK!
I was thrilled to get this gadget at first, as I find difficult to gauge how fast I'm running. However, I've had it for about four or five months now, and increasingly, I'm finding that the GPS function is not working (and no, it's not a battery problem). 80% of the time, when I'm out running, the watch face reads "weak GPS signals," at which point, it stops working. This happens both when I'm running in town and in the country. I don't know if this has anything to do with where I live (Charlottesville, VA), but I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with this gadget!
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.
This kit states that its for 92-up gm vehichles. I have a 99 gmc pickup and the kit was completely the wrong size. The main unit was too tall to fit in the stock location and there were no adapters on the sides for the pinch spring style clips for the sides of the stereo. I went to Oreilly auto parts and they had the right kit in stock for only 7$ more.. If you have the late 90's model gm full size pick ups I suggest going there and just saving yourself the headaches. I believe wal-mart has the same kits on hand as well.
The monitor looks good, but after a few months the stand was unable to hold the monitor up. The stand design is flawed.
I've been looking for some IEM's for a long time now, trying to figure out, from the reviews, which were well built and sounded good and which were not. Finally I decided to just do SOMETHING - pick something that gets mostly good reviews and buy them and see how they work out for me.So I bought these Monster Turbine IEMs. I've got them plugged into my Cowon iAudio 8 right now and have had them running for a few hours now. I have tried every pair of the included rubber ear plugs that go with them and found one size that seems to stay in my ear. Others are too big and I can't get them to stay in my ear, or too small and they fall out of my ear. I have had them in and out my my ear about a hundred times today, trying to see if I can get a fit that gives me good sound. I'm having a really hard time getting them far enough into my ear canal to get a good enough seal to get good bass. If I stick them in as far as I can get them to go and then push on them to get them to seal well they get plenty of bass but then mids and highs get drowned out. If I just put them in my ear as good as I can but don't hold them in, they sound tinny. I have not been able to find the "sweet spot". Just now I think I got them in "correctly" (or as "correctly" as I can get). They sound awful! If I bury them in my ear canal and squish them in good, I finally get good bass but the mids and highs sound almost non-existent. They also don't stay deep in my ear canal very long. They seem to just naturally work themselves back out some again and I lose what bass I had. They also make my ear canals *hurt* after being shoved deep into them. I'm afraid I'm going to damage my ears trying to get these things in just right. These just do not sound good!I'm going to send them back. I shouldn't have to shove them into my ear so far that they HURT, but without doing that I get no bass! Even without any significant bass, the mids and highs sound tinny. I would not call these "high fidelity". I wouldn't call them "mid-fi". I would call rate their sound quality about a "1" on a scale of 1-10. I usually use my Grado SR-325i headphones to listen to music at work, so I know what the music sounds like through good headphones, even using the Cowon or my work computer. I think the mega cheapo earbuds that come with an iphone are just as good as these Monster IEMs. The music I've listened to so far has been ripped to either wav or flac. no mp3s.Maybe you'll have better luck getting them to fit your ears and maybe you'll find the magic "sweet spot" where they sound good. Good luck with that!I think my next purchase will be (not offered on Amazon) will be something like PSB Audio's new "M4U 2" noise-cancelling over-the-ear headphones. They're expensive but the few reviews I've found have been good and PSB makes really good speakers so maybe their headphones will be just as good.
I purchased one in October 2007 that never did work correctly. It would print half a page, then 2-4 pages of gibberish, followed by the intended page. Anything less than half a page (photo, sentences in MSWord, etc.) printed without error. After several days of tests and correspondence with HP, I was told that it was defective. The red flag went up when HP said that they needed my credit card number in order to replace it. Thankfully Amazon allowed me to return it for a refund. I still need a color printer, but am staying FAR away from HP.
The single star I give this drive is for its wonderful use value as a doorstop (I have the external version). Although this drive has feet allowing it to be positioned on its side, this makes the drive completely inoperable. The proprietary software interface must have been designed by a teenage gaming enthusiast (cutsie graphics with no intuitiveness), who saw fit to include option buttons that are not even clickable. Furthermore, despite the packaging's claims that this is &quot;simply the best software suite available,&quot; there are no options when trying to burn a ISO-9660 CD, not even Mac to PC naming conventions (an important option that is well-supported by Adaptec's Toast prgram, which is sadly unsupported by this terrible drive). After lowering the burn speed to 4x (far below the advertized 10x), I still got lots of errors, and even when the software claimed the burn was successful, several files were corrupt. I called Sony, only to be put on hold for 55 minutes before being connected to tech support, who, with great disdain, told me to &quot;read the manual&quot; (I had) and &quot;learn how to burn a CD.&quot; I've been burning CDs for years without problems using other drives and software. She also instructed me to &quot;use only Sony CDs,&quot; which is completely absurd. If you are looking for a headache, buy this drive right away! Otherwise avoid it at all costs.
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 think it's a waste of money to buy this lens, I took some pictures when I received it and all were useless.
Bought two of these monitors about two weeks ago. Both came with several dead pixels right next to each other forming an annoying blimp on the screen. Samsung agreed to replace both units. However, when the replacements arrived today, they turned out to be refurbished and with MUCH greater problems. One had a horrible color problem where one edge of the screen has one shade and the other another. Much worse when looked at from an angle. Another replacement was too dim even with brightness set to 100. Both refurbished monitors had many dead pixels. Apparently, this is acceptable to Samsung.Beware! Samsung will only replace with refurbished monitors, so if yours comes defective, you are out of luck trying to replace for a new unit.Needless to say, I will never buy Samsung again.
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.
I received this as a gift last Christmas. It does not list the names of the tracks or the artist being played. It is way too small and therefore an inconvenience. I stuck it in a drawer somewhere last January and there it has been ever since. It is not even worth my time or effort to see if it works.
The sound quality is good, the external noise blocking is good, fit is decent, but durability is non-existent.After using these all of about 15 times or so, I noticed the sound had become muffled and weak in one of the earbuds. I sent them back to Sennheiser and they sent me a brand new pair under warranty no questions asked (thumbs up on their customer service).I took extra care with the replacement and handled them as delicately as possible, taking care to never pull on the wires, or bang them around or subject them to any other abuse. However, after a month of so of use, same problem as the first pair. Sound is dead in one earbud and muffled in the other.Stay away from these headphones. They sound good at first, but fall apart fairly quickly even when treated gingerly. This is a disposable product.
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
First unit we purchased had to be replaced, tech support STINKS. Replacement unit had to be replaced. These units lock up constantly. Creative is constantly putting recovery tools on their web site for you because they are unable to staff tech support that can help you through your unit's many problems. I would not purchase one of these units. BE SMART and don't throw your hard earned money away.
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 bought my Rio 600 and got it home and it was working great. The next day, for some reason it decided that it wasn't going to let me turn it on at all! The day after that, it fixed itself somehow, but the volume buttons broke because the material the player is made out of is the cheapest you can get. That fixed itself aswell after 2 weeks. It worked for about a week after that then, another problem, No Sound Would Come Out! I pressed play and the minute:second counter ticked by as if it was playing, but no matter which headphones i used, nothing came out. That problem was permenent. I sent it to Diamond\S3 (which has HORRIBLE technical support and service, their tech support is a long distance call to somewhere in california lol)about 2 months ago and still havent recieved a new one in the mail because they shut down their shipping wharehouse until the end of january. DO NOT BUY
This one arrived defective as other user had.PC freezes on boot.Looks like PNY has a big defective lot and selling cheap through tigerdirect.Don't fall for it.Instead of getting cheap I lost both ways shipping money ($15).Ouch!
The traffic kit for my Magellan Roadmate 800 has not worked properly from day one, even after much time spent with "tech" support (from India). It's very frustrating to get a product from a company headquarted less than 30 minutes from your home and not be able to talk to anyone at the company (Magellan) about why the product is not performing properly. The problem (in this case) is that I was using a newly-purchased product (the Traffic Kit) with an older GPS (long out of warranty) so whose to say where the trouble lay -- in the Traffic Kit or the GPS unit? I could have sent both products in and done without even the basic GPS for a few weeks but there was no guarantee that Magellan wouldn't charge me extra if the problem was with the GPS unit itself.Very dissappointed with Magellan's tech support and, really, the lack of any substantial help they could offer. I am living with the GPS alone (without the Traffic Kit), using the free Google Maps application in my cell phone/PDA for realtime traffic updates, and simply counting the cost of the Traffic Kit as a loss. When the time comes to upgrade/replace the GPS, Magellan will not even be considered as an option -- they have lost a customer for life due to their out-sourced "help" desk.
I have never even heard of anything this bad. The first one we got froze after 15 minutes of DVD playtime. We brought it back and the store replaced it immediately, without question (maybe we were not the first). The next one we got turns off spontaneously from time to time, which we could live with. We could also live with the bad TV sound, the bad CD sound, and the bad AUX sound through our computer. After all, it's optimized for DVD, and when we play modern, digital DVDs, the sound is almost as good as the demo in the store. If we can find a way to bypass the system for every other kind of sound input, we'll be in business. (but then we'll need speakers). Maybe someone can help: lately when we play our great-sounding DVDs, the picture goes to a grainy blue-ish black and white image. Now it is useless for everything, and we want our thousand dollars back. I hope we get it, but I have a feeling we're going to get a "repair disc" in the mail instead. If you respect yourself, don't buy this system.
This monitor is nothing of what they promise. It doesn't work "plug-n-play", it crashes my PC when even after installing the proper drivers. The monitor doesn't even work on my Mac (which is usually forgiving of most faulty attachments). Don't waste your money or your time on this one.
I purchased it to plug a PS2 keyboard to a USB port but it didn't work.
Product was defective-the sensor had a large black spot in all the pictures (not due to dirt/grease etc). Disappointing quality-not what one might expect from a Nikon.
Product was purchased at the direction of Linksys to extend coverage to an existing Linksys (wrt54gx4) network in my home. Unable to achieve internet connectivity after installing and connecting to the product, Linksys reversed their claim that this product was compatible with my existing network. I returned it.
I purchased this picture card mainly to have more minutesin the movie mode on my Olympus 5.1 digital camera. Inthe movie mode, the play back is not smooth but in 1 secondintervals. I do not know why this card is giving me thistype of play back.I am not very happy.Don Heber
I liked these and used them daily for about seven months, then one day while at the gym the left channel just died. I haven't abused them or wrapped the cord up tightly or done anything that would cause the wires to be damaged. No more Monster earbuds for me!
After the warning photos on this page, I was surprised that the reseller still managed to sell me an open boxed, unwrapped, counterfeit battery.You would think they would be aware of the issue. Or maybe they are.I have two of the originals so the authentic Nikon battery works great. Going on a long trip thought I'd get one more.
I feel this is borderline outragous, it takes 2 HOURS two charge a itsy bitsy teenie weenie gray battery, becuase they sell a fast charger for extra money, this is a skipiddy scam, while in the same time i can charge an ranger rx that overpowers the sun in 90 minutes for 250 full power flashes.Sorry this is outragously slow, its 2010 nikon - hello, knock knock anybody home...
I bought the printer due to all the positive remarks but I guess I was the unlucky one. First time I Turned on the printer and troubleshooting is already required. I called tech support and he could not help. He said I have a "faulty printer, thanks for calling, bye". Oh well, on to the next printer.
I get a DVR625 when I start service with Dishnetwork and I cant believe that something this cheap is the hook that they use to get new customers... the first thing I notice is how big the unit is and how much heat generate!! after I turn it on and try to check some of the features I can see the firmware is kind of odd and hard to start, I was not able to find use to more than maybe 2 of the functions on the sistem... and then the hardware!! I have a total of 5 coax cables coming out of the damn thing, no small cables or internal jumpers, NOOO!! 5 full size coax RG-6 cables just there, plus the power cord.After maybe 90 days of use the DVR just go bad, the Tv1 light is on and off and no signal comes out of the machine no more... maybe the extreme heat, and the cheap fans that sound like are coming apart are the root of the problem, I dont know but now I cant watch tv until maybe two more days when Dish send a new unit (I hope no a 625!!).
Do not buy this product because no matter how much you like this product you will eventually have to call customer service. You will have to speak to someone (several people) from India who will not be able to help you. They don't care to help you, they will tell you anything to get rid of you. I spent six hours on the phone in the last two days and spoke to seven different people until I could finally speak to a supervisor. They have no problem lying to you and every person I spoke to had a different story as to why they couldn't (or wouldn't) help me. Make sure that you keep every bit of information that comes with your product and the dates that you purchased it or ordered parts or batteries for it. They say that you have a one year warranty but if you do not have all of your paperwork they will try to void your warranty even though they have records of everything. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FRUSTRATED WITH HP!!
CB does not work as described. Even bought the Cobra antenna (27") still did not work. Returned within two weeks. Amazon did do a good job on taking back the product and crediting my credit card.
Apparently Uniden thinks that the loud beartracker beep when powering the unit on is a needed feature? I really like the scanner but can not continue to live with this loud beep every time that I turn the unit on. I did contact Uniden, the beartracker beep can be muted once the unit is on by pushing and holding down the MUTE button for 2 seconds. The only downfall is that when you turn it off, then turn it back on again next time, you will have to experience the start up beep and then will have to re-mute it again. I checked over at radio reference and there doesn't appear to be a solution to this. I will be returning it and purchasing a different make/model. I wish I had known about this "feature" before purchasing this scanner.
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 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 have had to return it twice for replacement and need to a third time. It also burns power like an inferno. The radio's pretty weak too. I'm comparing it to Symbol's Wireless Networker that I had, lost, and couldn't afford to replace.
I've used two sets of headphones and both have broken after a few months at the pivots at the ends of the circular headpiece.I guess that if headphones look flimsy, then they really are...Also, the reception was very intermittant on any of the three channels. If my head was in one position too long, the sound would drift to static. Just twisting my head would clear it again for a few minutes. Unfortunately, continuously moving my head led to drifting even more frequently. Arrgghhh!
This was my most expensive surge protector. I bought it to protect my brand new 63" plasma. For a while it worked fine, but then it started to short out and got to the point where the cable box turned off. Not wanting to risk damaging my TV, I moved it for use with a simple lamp and phone. A couple weeks later it started whistling and then turned off completely. I never had a surge protector do that before and cringe at the thought of the damage it could have done to my plasma. Stay away from this company.
The product has a capcitor issue, that will come up right after the warranty expires, once you call for support, they aknowledge an issue on the capacitor and will tell you that your TV was produced on the only day that the batch was good, so SAMSUNG will not honor any warranty or deffects, be prepare to pay a lot of money on repairs after the second year, or plan to buy a brand new one after 2 years
This keyboard was designed with no key where your thumb expects a space bar. There is a small space bar to the left, and another to the right. Totally unusable. What a waste of a device that was almost useful.
I cant review this items for how nice or crappy it is. But I can warn everyone looking to buy this item...it does NOT fit the newest iPOD video 30gb and 60gb models. It also doesnt NOT fit the iPOD Nano.
I bought this because I wanted a projector screen that I could hide when not in use, because mounting a pull-down screen on the wall or ceiling were not options for me. I thought this pull-up screen would be perfect for my living room! It worked nicely for about 2 months.I left the screen open (pulled up) while out of town, not thinking it would be an issue (I've left it pulled-up for days at a time without issue), but came home and discovered the screen in pieces all over the floor. The internal spring or latch seemed to have failed, the screen apparently sprang up so fast that it pulled the screen out of its reel, and I found the screen resting in a bundled-up mesh on the floor. Tried putting it back together, but trying to put the screen back into its reel is not possible once pulled out.I explained the situation to Amazon that the product broke on me. They were helpful and understanding, and accepted my return with a pre-paid UPS label. Granted I had to pay a UPS store $35 to package the thing because it's size required 4 boxes taped together, and granted Amazon deducted a 20% return surcharge, but was happy to be rid of this thing and accept what refund I can get.If all you want is a PORTABLE projector screen for occasional use, I'd probably give this 3 stars, mostly because of its high cost for something you'll only occasionally use. But if, like me, you plan on leaving it extended for any length of time (like says at a time), I'd avoid a pull-up projector like this where the mechanics can break (or snap) like mine did, rendering the unit completely useless.I just replaced this with a fixed 84" screen for my living room, which I quickly learned is just about as easy to take down and hide anytime I want. A fixed screen has no potential for mechanical issues, and I'm happy with that.
I live in Los Angeles and find that the none of the preset frequencies work well. There are many radio stations in this city. For crowded radio areas like LA, you'd be better off with transmitters that allow the full FM spectrum to choose from, such as the iCarPlay Plus.On the good side, the product looks great and I love the how everything is integrated into the compact design.
I was happy to read the other reviews , and that why I placed the order, but when I pulled them out of the box and pluged in the power cord , the unit would not power up. I have a hard time thinking I am the only one this has happen to.
I am a podcaster who co-hosts with a person in another state. We use webcams to see one another while we are talking. We find that we interrupt one another a lot less this way.However, this webcam (and, I am told, all other Logitech webcams) have an extremely annoying habit: the built-in microphone takes over unless (and even despite) the device driver for the microphone is disabled. Once is not enough. Disable the device driver, and you can have your microphone set up the way you want. Unplug the camera and plug it back in, and it resets this setting, once again making the Logitech's internal webcam microphone the default microphone. Resetting the microphone using the Sound preferences doesn't work either -- you have to go through the process of disabling the device driver again, and restarting the machine again.Given that I lost an entire recorded episode due to this taking over my podcasting microphone (it sounded like it was recording in a large, empty room, with me across the room from the microphone), I am not happy with this feature. It's not always clear whether the microphone is turned off or not, since it says it's turned off under Sound but it can still be using it if the device driver was not properly disabled.I will be buying another webcam. It won't be from Logitech, since this is a software problem and I've been told that this is a "feature" of the software that cannot be disabled. A simple toggle in the setup software asking whether to make the camera microphone the default microphone would solve this problem, but Logitech isn't interested in this suggestion.
UNIT WAS OK WHEN IT WORKED --ABOUT TWO MONTHS. RETURNED UNDER WARRANTY. I PAID TO SEND IT TO COBY AND THEY CHARGE $18 FOR RETURN POSTAGE. NO PROBLEM UNTIL..... THEY SENT A LESSER MODEL 7050 - WOULD NOT SEND EQUAL MODEL UNLESS I PAID TO RETURN IT. I MENTIONED THAT WARRANTY REPLACEMENT SHOULD EQUAL OR GREATER VALUE (WOULD YOU WANT A 25" TV IF YOUR 46' WAS SENT IN FOR REPAIR) THEY STATED THAT THIS IS THIER POLICY. COBY PRODUCTS ARE CHEAP YES. THEY ARE ALSO JUNK AND THE COMPANY SUCKS .. SONY IS SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER IN TERMS OF QUALITY AND SERVICE
Slow clunky noisy overpriced and broke within one year (and can't get the disk back) Yamaha will not honor warentee . DESPITE THE FACT THAT I BOUGHT IT NEW, read the fine print very carefully. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER YAMAHA PRODUCT EVER
This transmitter probably could not transmit to a super radio reciever that was 1/2" away. The only good thing about it is the charging... but you can buy a car charger much cheaper. This Belkin is the worst piece of trash I have ever purchased in my life
Cheap. This is the only word that sums this speaker up. I bought this exact model from Radio Shack on special for $20, and I woulden't dare spend more. For $80, this speaker is a horrific mistake. It is "home theater in a box" quality at best.Build Quality: First off, I will say it looks pretty good. And its very small, if that is your thing. The grille is really difficult to remove, and I didn't bother to take mine off. However the display model in Rat Shack was busted up so I could take a look inside. The twin drivers are paper, they can say polymer all day, but its paper. I woulden't dare touch these as I figured I would put my finger right through them. The binding posts in the back are big, stupid affairs to make it seems like they have real 5-way binding posts in them. But in reality they are wobbly plastic knobs, and would only accept a bare wire or a spade. They are pretty light, I was afriad this would fall of my tv, so i taped it down.Sound Quality: Poor. I mean, for 80$ it is unacceptable. For $20 is is what you expect, but not amazing. I have had this going for about 60 hours now, so I figure if there was any break in to be done, It would have occured by now. It is very bright, voices seem to be very shrill and unbalanced. It is no better then what you are going to get from a HTIB system.It replaced a cheezeball satillite for me, and it was a noticeable improvement. However even at $20 I regret the purchase. I was putting together a 5.1 system for as cheap as possible, but this is too cheap for even that system. The problem with a speaker like this, is that is is okay for what it does, but all It will make you want to do is upgrade again. For $20 I consider that a harmless mistake, but at $80, it starts to get painful. And at that price you can buy some great used gear from ebay or even this marketplace. (for the record, at $20 i'd give this 3.5/5)
i received this item on time from Amazon and i was happy with them, but the product isnt what i expected. the reception is not so great i get alot of static. i am not pleased.
Cheapest way to laminate = YES!Hardest way to laminate = YES!Result = far from professionalMy husband and I tried together to laminate large posters. It took us hours, and it was so difficult to line the laminate to the poster, and to avoid bubbles as you go! Out of 10 posters we double laminated, may be 3 came out nice. The rest was ok to horrible!This product suits probably smaller projects, but I haven't touched it since, so I could not confirm that!
Everything is fine about the radio except one major flaw. The presets don't allow you any ease of use. Each time you want to use the preset you have to hit "recall". The whole purpose of this radio for me is to surf quickly from one set station to another. This is unacceptable. It is a shame because the radio is excellent in every way otherwise.
The WD 500 GB external hard drive worked fine until the 1 year warranty was about to expire. WD's customer service dept. leaves a lot to be desired. Not only do they barley speak understandable English, they never follow through as they promised on the phone. I FAX'd data twice and never had a response. BEWARE DON'T BUY ITEMS FROM WD. THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS
I returned this because it physically did not fit my laptop. Tolerances were off slightly, which made a difference.
It is (NOT ANY)name?, these batteries seem to be working, they do not have a brand name on them. Seller is saying they are Canon batteries, they are not! On the back of the battery it say's: (for CN_NB_1L). Hay that is great, so good they don't want to put their name on it. Great advertising! This seller is not telling the truth. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER!!
it makes loud noises when you handle it. just holding it makes it squeak and putting it down on the table is almost as loud as slamming the door - only metallic.at first i tried to modify it by strategically placing some electrical tape where the metal contacts metal to soundproof it so to speak. i managed to get it maybe 4X quieter than stock but it was clear that i wasn't going to be able to get it to the level that i find acceptable so i just sent it back.
I originally placed my order with my a digital camera and this four year service plan. Three days after, I had to cancel my digital camera order for personal reasons. However the $161.80 total I spent on this warrant did not refund automatically and nor have I received a confirmation that it will be refunded. After several phone calls and emails of providing information for the requested refund. They finally tell me that it will take 8 weeks for my refund to process. That is two whole months. Horrible service I can't imagine how long it would take for them to either repair or replace my camera should it have faltered. I would not recommend this four year service plan or any other plan by N.E.W. Customer Service Companies to anyone.
This bookshelf sucks, ive had it for less then2 weeks and its already fallen apart. don't let the price fool you, its garbage. if your considering buying this item think again unless you want to trhow your money away
If this was just designed a bit better it would be great. It heats quick and leaves hair smooth. I have long hair, so I need to hold the end while curling my hair. When I first started to use this curling iron, I burned my fingers numerous times. The end is way to short, plus it is rounded and not easy to hold on to. Another problem is where the control to turn on/off is located. The switch is located right where your pinky goes, and I usually end up turning it off once, during each use. This is frustrating when you don't realize you have done this, and the iron cools. Lastly, the hinge catches your hair and pulls it out. I would not recommend this item until they change the design, and I will make sure next time I purchase a curling iron, that I look more closely at the design, and read some reviews.
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 read the other reviews mentioning the hiss, and thought, "How bad could it be?" The hiss is worse than you can imagine. The reason some people don't notice is probably due to the sound from the PC's fans and hard drives. Turn off your PC and the speakers sound like you're on the ocean, even at minimal volume. Shame, shame Altec Lansing.The volume control is nearly worthless. It is digital with a noticeable step in volume when turning the knob. Getting a soft sound or fine adjustment is nearly impossible. It is only worse using the remote. Have their engineers heard of hysteresis? What about using a freaking potentiometer! This is what is know as a "solved problem."It is too bad, because the sound is outstanding for the price. I've been a fan of Altec Lansing for 25 years. The best speakers I've ever heard were a pair of 803B's from Altec's glory days. I don't know how this junk made it past quality control. How the might have fallen.Considering I bought these mail order returning them would be too much of a hassle, else I would.
This is the worst Sony has produced in their Digital Camera Line. I love Sony stuff! I am on my 3rd SONY Digital camera, they all STILL work perfectly, giving high quality images. The HVL-RLA does not provide enough light for even a marginal exposure. The pictures you get are full of "noise" and it "gobbles" batteries in about 20 mins time. The unit is engineered well and I do like that aspect but if it does not illuminate the subject well enough to record a nice image, it's worthless. Sadly, I returned mine to Amazon for a refund.
Buyer beware, the printer is priced great, the consumables are not. This printer uses toner like crazy. And it has some sort of feature that seems to estimate the amount of toner usage. When it estimates it is out of toner it will no longer let you print even though the toner cartridge is not empty. I recently had to replace a cartridge that was somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 full. What a scam!Print quality is poor at best. I have owned 8 computer printers and this one is the first that does not allow you to control the brightness and contrast of the print. What's up with that? And the printer tends to print dark and the colors do not match the originals at all.And where is the paper tray??? I guess this is an optional item. The paper feed bracket that comes with the printer extends way out in front of the machine and has a capacity of only about 75 sheets.I cannot recommend this printer and would definately not choose to purchase another like it. My old Minolta color laser printer was a much better printer, but unfortunately it died after 6 years of heavy usage.
The tip broke off this over priced piece of junk. I now avoid anything with the Rocketfish name printed on it.
Maybe it's just my particular one, but this thing (which I got for free with my new Powerbook) is THE worst printer I've ever used. The function of a printer is to turn on and print. This works maybe 20% of the time. EVERY SINGLE PAGE causes a paper jam on standard office supply paper--yes, that means for a five page document I spend a good 10 minutes worth of digging shreds of paper out from the inside of the machine. Or there are the times when it just won't turn on--it makes lots of lovely mechanical noises and sounds like it's breaking, then shuts itself off. Or the times when I send a print job and absolutely nothing happens at all.I'm a broke college student and now I'm going to have to buy another printer--but definitely not an HP. Never again.I don't know what on earth is wrong with my printer, but I will never trust this "passthrough" paper tray design again. I used to have HPs, a few years back, and they seemed like decent machines--but after this, I'm going straight back to my Canons, which feed the paper in through the top and out through the bottom. I can't imagine anyone designing a printer which simply DOESNT PRINT, but I seem to have come across one..
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
I am not exaggerating when I say this product is junk. I don't know who wrote those reviews, other than probably the distributors of this product because I bought this product based on the reviews and when I got it, it would not work like it said it would. When you pull on the cord, it does not even move, it was stuck and I doubt it was defective. After carefully inspecting the product, you can see that there is a design flaw in that the cord is all bungled up! I can't believe I wasted money on this product and I called them and now I have to return the product and pay out of my own pocket the shipping and they won't even refund my shipping fee! I will only get refunded the price I paid. It's a piece of junk. Trust me, don't bother. :(
I used this cable to connect my ThinkPad T60p to an NEC MultiSync LCD2070NX at 1600x1200 resolution. The picture looked terrible - it was full of ghost images trailing off to the right.It was so bad that the MultiSync's Auto Adjust feature would not correctly size the image to fit the screen. It consistently made the picture too narrow by an inch or two.Apparently the monitor "saw" the ghost images on the right and thought they were supposed to be part of the image, so it shrank the width to allow room for them.With any decent cable, the T60p puts a nice clear picture on the LCD2070NX, and the Auto Adjust works perfectly.If I'd read the reviews here I never would have bought this cable, but I was in a local store and needed a spare cable. Next time I'll look up the Amazon reviews on my cellphone!
this item is incorrectly labeled and sold a 20 watt system when instead it clearly states on the package that i recieved that these speakers were in fact one watt per speaker for a combined power of 2 WATTS!!!!! there is such a huge difference between 2 watts a 20 watts. i will be trying to get my money back and not pay for return shipping. these speakers are useless to me.beware, items may not be described correctly. though amazon is a big and good company so this should be handled easily and quickly... we'll see how hard this is.
Well, it did say repackaged.... I found 10 more that were scuffed, dinged and unusable... and those were in the middle of the pack of 100. Crap! And I rarely have issues with this particular product. Don't fall for the repackaged price, it will cost you more per disc. It did me.
Buyer's beware! Make sure that your system has at least 250 Watts of power supply or even 300 W (as Hercules tech support recommends).My Dell P3 450Mhz only has 200 Watts and the display is jittery when my hard drive is doing something. I tried everything from updating the driver, changing bios settings, flashing my mother board BIOS, etc. Nothing works. My last call to Hercules tech support pretty much told me that my power supply is not strong enough. That's why the display is jittery when the hard drive is working.I bought a new 300 W power supply but my mother board doesn't work at all with it. So I'm returning my board back to Amazon.:^(
this toy is nothing but boring beacause i wanted talk to people in the cybiko and organize some appoiments but no this boring thing only played games u cant talk to anyone ,and u have to be with a wire its not wire less.boring
This might be good for one cable or a couple of wires, but it does not have enough room to meet my needs. I was looking for something to cover a coaxial cable and a couple of pairs of speaker wires. The channel for the cables on this cover is less than 1/2" by 1/2". It is closer to 3/8 x 3/8".The sides have furled up and do not set flat on the floor.
looked like a good product, interesting idea, good extension option for a media center environment or for ripping dvds - just didnt do it for me really though - pain in the a$$ to set up, no real documentation, no hdmi connection, no usb connection?, lots of old school rca cables - felt like i was highjacking a flea market device - still willing to try other products from this company as this device is still pretty innovative and great concept - next time neuros
The driver that comes with it is old.The device was not recognized on the computer.No new driver is available.Don't waste your time with this piece of junk
Please note that the LCD display can only be used to check camara settings and play back images. You can not use the LCD display as a view finder. In other words you can not frame your pictures using the LCD display. This is a mayor inconvenience for those of us that use the LCD display to compose the pictures.In my opinion there is no need to have such a large LCD for changing camera settings. This feature waists battery power.
This device is utterly worthless. I bought one for the car and any music that I listened to with any thick textures was hardly recognizable. Lots of static, lots of noise, horrible. Also, the cigarette lighter plug would come unplugged after going over bumps in the road. It's amazing that I didn't kill myself or someone else between Boulder and Denver while trying to find a frequency that didn't make Modest Mouse sound like screaming zombies. This might work OK in the boonies where there aren't a lot of closely spaced radio stations, but if you plan on using this in the city buy something else.
Avoid this printer at all costs ...even if they give it to you for free.Why? you may ask.I'll tell you this much:Woke up this morning, went to Target, couldn't find this print cartridge, went to Wal*Mart,Best Buy ...same thing--nothing to be found.Then I made the mistake by calling Dell customer service. I spoke to some girl in India who didn't understand a damn thing I said, nor did I when she spoke. Strike one45 minutes later she tells me that my order would not ship until about a week out and that she couldn't guarantee overnight shipping. I asked for a supervisor ...once again I was put on hold for seriously the 9th time.And then ...I got disconnected. Strike TWOCalled back, got a supervisor, was almost at the end of my order--mind you I have now been working on this for one hour and twenty minutes--then I walked in a dead-zone with my cell phone ...my bad.Called back again ...God forbid they call back, they ask you number so many times you would think they would have the common courtesy to dial you right back. BUT NOOOOO!Third person at Dell, another person in India, another twenty minutes, and I still have no idea if I will get my ink tomorrow.STRIKE THREE!In this world we want customer service, we want guarantee, we want to know that what we are buying is quality, and we want to feel a sense of security with that person we are buying from. I don't feel any of that from DELL.Not to say I won't buy a Dell computer again, I have bought three thus far, and I love the computers ...but not the customer service.author ofThe Treelanders: Journey to the Giants
The mouse that was delivered was not the one that is listed in here!!Contact the seller and they keep on avoiding me.Buy from them at your own risk. :(
Got an Edge last week. After 4 days, touch screen stopped working (actually, it brought up the properties/menu bars across the top of the screen no matter where I touched the screen with the stylus). Had to return it. From reading message boards on the Visor, I am not the first to have these problems.I think this problem is somehow caused by a short circuit/loose connection related to the Edge connector (new port on back that attaches to a Springboard attachment which attaches to a Springboard module). The problems with my touch screen occurred right after I took off the cover (for about the 10th time) and then replaced it.Handspring needs to make a more reliable product. I would advise people to wait for the Palm M500-series products to start retailing instead of buying this unreliable PDA.
I got into digital SLR photography about 6 months ago with a Nikon D80. This was the first lens I purchased about a month later. My intended use was indoor available light shots. At first I was quite pleased with its capabilities. But after a while I was finding I need to do a lot of sharpening in Photoshop to get reasonable results on many but not all of my pictures with this lens. Being a beginner, I was not sure if it was me or my equipment.Recently I came across a lens sharpness test in `Digital SLR Pro Secrets' by David D. Busch. I ran it on all my lenses wide open, 1 stop, and 2 stops down at various focal lengths. My Nikon 18-135mm kit lens, 50mm prime lens, and 70-200mm tested very sharp at all these points. The Tamron 28-75 did not. At 28mm it was fine. At 50mm I needed 1 stop down (f:4) to get acceptable (compared to the Nikon glass) sharpness. At 75mm I needed 2 stops (f5.6). I'm afraid its going to e-bay.I seriously doubt I will ever by another lens from anyone but Nikon. And the first thing I will do with any new lens is run the sharpness test.
Broke when folding gently after one month of running with them.Very uncomfortable for ear, would never buy again.If this is supposed to be for sport use it's a joke.
I bought this and the picture quit working after a few uses.I returned it thinking it was a random problem, Amazon promptly shipped me a new one and guess what 2 months later same damn problem and this time I do not thin Amazon (more than 30 days)will stand behind it and i will have to deal with Casio for this made in China peice of junk.
While the price is as good as it gets, save your money and buy a new machine. I bought this drum unit, and it solved the problem I was having with the original unit, but gave me a whole new problem -- poor print quality. I then purchased a new cartridge, but that didn't improve the quality. So, after spending a little over $150, I've concluded that I wasted my money and I'm back to square one. Not good!
The quality control over at memorex must be the worst ever. What a waste of money these were. I will stick to verbatim, no matter the cost.
1. No SSL or SSH support. Clear text authentication only to the device... SUCKS2. Sure it states support for 802.1Q, however there is NO TRUNKING support. You'll literally need to uplink directly to each VLAN in order to Route. USELESS3. Support is horrendous. I contacted tier 1 w/ my question & they had no idea what I was talking about. They referred me to Tier 2 which is PPI! I hung up, called again for biz services & spoke w/ someone who had a bit more knowledge than the last tech but basically (after a lengthy explanation) confirmed my suspicion.Although you get what you pay for, Dell has a managed, PowerConnect line which is comparable in price but offers more Enterprise Level features, including Trunk support. Netgear does take the lead w/ its unbeatable warranty but is lacking on several features which matter the most. Obviously not an Enterprise level solution & strictly for SOHO. Who gives a crap about VLAN support if you can't route over a Trunk.If these features are of no interest to you but still require Gigabit connectivity, I'd lean towards the un-managed GS108 which is practically 1/2 the price.
We bought 3 of these units as gifts. We were only able to get 2 functional (much time/effort; concerned about compromise to computers we used to do this). We sent the 3rd one back for refund to TigerDirect. What a hassle getting to talk to someone and following their procedure for refund! They refunded us ONLY $11 of the $35 we spent. Why? I have no idea but you can bet we won't be making any more purchases through them.
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 HAD THIS UNIT FOR 2 DAYS, IT BROKE, THEN I RETURNED IT AND 2 OTHER UNITS THAT I RECIEVED WOULD NOT SEE THE ANTENNA OR JUST QUIT, I WOULD WAIT UNTILL KENWOOD COMES OUT WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED MODEL, THEY ARE AWARE THAT THIS UNIT HAS PROBLEMS...............
I bought one of these from my local camera shop. The store owner raved about them. To be sure mine did work fine, once I'd used 1/4 of the ink supply calibrating the thing.Then over the next six months it went in for repairs three times for clogged heads (using Epsons wonderful ink) (twice) and once with a broken paper feeder.The last time we insisted on a replacement. When it had arrived, it broke within 3 weeks. Another paper feeder, plus ink dumps everywhere.What an expemsive load...! It costs a fortune to run too, though we've never used one long enough to go through the ink.Thinking of buying this printer. Just don't do it.
Stay away from this thing, it is VERY poorly made. The battery fits loosely in the charger and, if it doesn't fall completely out, then it MAY charge the battery if you're lucky. Or, it could stay in the charger all night like I left it and it still may not charge if it not is not situated JUST SO. The best fix is to put the battery in and then tape it in place. Not worth the trouble. I feel ripped off.
if you are thinking of buying this card for a secondary card in a multi-montitor setup, forget it. this card will only run as a primary while your expensive agp is secondary.
These minidisk players/recorders lock a user to some Sony's proprietary format (Atrac3) and software, and impose severe limitations on how your music collection (MP3, WMA and so on) may be copied from/to these devices (see WWW for details).So I just ask myself why a one would want to use this thing if there are so many (much cheaper) alternatives available that don't impose all these annoying restrictions?
They send the drivers on this unusable media that people quit using 10+ years ago (3.5" disk)useless paperweight without the drivers on some type of readable media
Had to return two. The first one played great, but only lasted 1 week and then communications were lost between transmitter and car radio. The second one did not work at all. The multiplexer which controls stereo did not work and sound came out of only one speaker. The sound is great but the quality of the this transmitter does not hold up. Sorry for the bad review but I am being honest.
Dont' waste your money. I bought this model after the previous model's anti-skip died two weeks after the warranty expired. I've had this about 8 months and it will not longer work with batteries, only external power. If I could give it zero stars I would. Two in a row is enough to convince me Panasonic makes junk and I'll never buy a Panasonic item again!
Bought these terrific, comfortable in-ear phones--- which worked perfectly until one earbud died. After hours trying to figure out how to contact them online or by phone, I called and was told they couldn't do anything without the original receipt. Why is that? Isn't the product instantly identifiable as their own? No such BS on the same issue with Apple, they issued a replacement on the spot. Now I have an expensive, single earphone, and Monster just lost a customer.
They sound great and fit nicely... for a little while. The hinge on one side got really loose after two months of running and soon after broke off.
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.
If you are serious music listner, do not buy this product.This headphone has problem with high tone and base and makes noises with them.If you are planing wearing this for a long time, do not buy because you can feel pains around your ears.I do not recommend this product for users in above category.
After two years of very light use (roughly 3-4 days of use per month), the metal swivel joint on the clasp that holds the strap to the bag wore out and spontaneously came apart, causing my bag to fall to the floor. I will not buy this brand again.
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.
It has limited functions to manage musicIt has deleted all my music twice, and there is no undelete function, if you go to apple web site they will say that just reload the music.For me it supposed to be like an external hard disk, but I don't see the point of having all my music loaded in my pc if I could have it on the ipod, but has a poor reliability.Frequently it get shock and don't respond to any button.
I bought this frame because reviewers gave it high marks. I was shocked at how bad the resolution was after I received it. Partly it was a problem of the device doing a bad job of downscaling the images (as one reviewer described.) But mostly it just isn't usable quality. I wouldn't want this on my shelf no matter how little it cost. I returned this one and bought a Sony model with twice the resolution for about twice the price. At that resolution it's something I can live with on my desk.
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.
The LCD display failed after only 6 months. Up until then it was a great camera, but I am really disgusted with the poor quality that it would fail so soon.
My son got prompted to update the IPod from ITunes..... when he did via his browser window, the application hung and corrupted his unit. When I called tech support on "my one time free" call. They explained that could happen with this rollout and suggested we should have saved the file locally and ran the update..... I told them your software should suggest that then!Terrible.... weak software.... that's rolled out with bugs.No wonder they have less than 5% of the computer market!I'll never buy an Apple product again!
I bought this ipod with a fancy thought in mind that it will serve the purpose of Radio,Voice Recorder etc etc as claimed, but I am very sorry to say that for all these features you have to buy extra accessories which comes out to be of the same cost as iPod itself :-( :(Another thing is, this iPod is not at all user frindly, to upload my own movie from camera, it took 2 hrs and FYI the size of the movie clip was only 40MB , so now you can imagine.The case provided is such a cheap quality that you cant use that case. You cant charge the iPod while it is in case, you cant see the movie while it is in the case.Apple should increase the quality of these things also.For me its not a good deal to buy such a costly product.So friends be careful to buy this product.
As I type with a burnt thumb, I have to say I'm extremely disappointed with this curling iron. It's unfortunate considering I've usually had good luck with the "higher" end Conair products. The saddest flaw of this iron is the design. The tip of the iron that you balance with your other hand is not friendly. Within my first use I burnt my thumb badly, so much that the skin is white. The design on the tip is threaded in a way that you can barely grip the end of the curling iron because your fingers can't grab enough of the curling iron's non-heated surface area. My first time trying the iron, the tool fell to the ground because of the lack of grip on the tip. When attempting to curl again, my hand would slip off the tip and while trying to compensate with a firmer grip on the handle end, I would accidentally hit the power switch. It was annoying.The curling iron is also very hot and I found my hair somewhat frazzled after the small use I had with it.This product is going back to the store.
Not sure what this cable is used for but I bought 2 and neither worked. I have a HP4050N and have a new XP Computer. Printer locks up and says processing job.I am required to use laser at my office and the 4050 are work horses. My computer guy says to get a new printer. Ya right. Went to HP site same issues. It is not just this product but all Par-USB cords. I heard Belkin works gonna try but it cost 4X more than this one. Bummer. If that doesn't work I will have to buy a new printers.
This machine has been a disaster since the day I've bought it. I've tried everything to fix it, I can't tell you how many important faxes I've lost because the only way I can get it to work is to unplug the device. Look elsewhere for an all in on
I placed the order on the Dec 14th. Now it's the 28th. The order goes to some Automotive supply store called Midway. The web site still shows there are 5 in stock. But the item was back ordered. I called Midway today and they can't tell me when the order will be filled.
I bought this product after being caught up with the features it offered, got the product and loved it. I used all it features as soon as i got it. However one week after recieving this product it went unfunctional. My computer would not recoginse it and when i tried to power it on it will come on and freeze on the busy screen. Tried it over and over and it never worked again. ended up buying a Sony nw-s205f mp3 playerafter reading reviews over the net on this product. Seems like this product is not very good because there have been widespread problems with it. I recommend customers not to buy this product.
Basically, all my photos from my once in a lifetime trip to europe, ie. england and italy (including beautiful capri), were lost to me because the card failed. I tried to get ritz camera to recover, they sent to their special facilities to try to recover. It was unrecoverable. I cannot ever trust sandisk after this major dissapointment. Needless to say, I do not recommend sandisk. I will be buying lexar for my next memory card. Just look at the number of 1 star reviews for this product and you will know not to take the risk.
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 bought this model in late June of 2004 at Best Buy in Seattle for around $600.00 - It's now January and the TV is broken....just doesn't have a picture. The "parts" are covered under warranty but it does NOT cover labor and every TV repair place is charging me $100 bucks an hour to fix. I'm going to end up paying at least a 1,000 for this. I've called Panasonic, I've called Best Buy and I pretty much get a "too bad" attitude. Plus, from the consumer websites, I've been on...I"m not the only one. Consider this a warning!!!
We returned the frame without even trying to load it. Very disappointed to see the frame opening was 8" on the diagonal which makes it much smaller than a regular 8" frame.
I started to wonder this afternoon how many of the reviewers for this camera are on somebody's payroll....I ordered it based on the reviews here as well as the review on stevesdigicam.com and received it the other day. Fully confident it would be a great camera after all the mostly glowing reviews I also ordered the lens shade, rechargable batteries, memory card etc etc.Well I was pretty disappointed by it.I bought it to replace my aging Sony F707, although afterwards I started to wonder exactly why I was replacing it in the first place... The photos I took with the S3 were lacking in comparison. Not only that, but I kept getting the "camera shake" icon in soft early morning light and the photos were actaully out of focus. I took the same shots with my Sony and it gave me fine results. And the S3 has Image Stabilization?If that weren't all, a big reason I actually ended up getting this camera was for its video capabilities. However I ordered it before Kevin Fosler updated his review. I had no idea I could only shoot 8 minutes of high-quality video. Even with larger memory cards it would make no sense.On the positive side, the camera is well laid out and I like the menu functions. It looks pretty nice too. So 1 star for those thing.Well, the search begins again. The lesson I learned: next time I'm not just going to read reviews, I'm going to find a place where I can actually try out the camera I'm serious about buying. And I guess if I can't find one I'll just have to take my chances and at least I can send it back to Amazon.
This is the stupidest thing i ever bought and believe me i have bought a lot of stupid things in my life. you can only "chat " with people who are in very close proximity to you. i bought two of these and i would return it [...]
Picture quality poor compared to 5mp Pentax I had. Also have had problem with the lens cover not opening all the way when I turn it on.
well,.... the material and construction of this item is good, but.... if you want a clean look of any 3.5 something on your case this is not the product for you, this is more for the one that just want to put an extra laptop hdd hidden behind the 5.25 case bay.
90% of time it is turned on, it displays "system files missing , please upgrade. blah blah blah" and goes into a freeze mode where it wont even shut down. took me 3 hrs to upgrade to 2.51 version but problem is still there.connection between player and comp. keeps breaking up. every 2-3 min it gets resets, so song/file transfer stops.donno if it is a general problem, or with my unit specifically. anyway i returned it..
This was for my daughter's @ Gen Nano. It was cheap but the shipping costs more than the case. What a rip off, Amazon!
I was happy to pay $70 for a used Z22 to replace one stolen at WalMart. It worked a few hours until the touchscreen stopped responding. After a soft reset (possibly because of said reset) it resumed working for a few days. Again, touchscreen stopped responding but buttons worked. When I get the time I will try a system restore, but most likely this Z22 is DOA.
This is one of the worst pieces of junk that as cost me. After using it twice it stopped working. The instructions on the back of the box are poor. There are no instructions on changing the battery and to do so will destroy the cash. Without going in a long tirade, in short save your hard earned money and bypass this trash.
The unit can only connect for a distance of up to just less than a mile. I bought two pairs of this item and I'm so frustrated that the first time I used and tried them, it couldn't able to connect after a distance of just half a mile.This is a ripoff.
The scrollpoint button was sticking in the down position when I plugged it in, and I was unable to get that to stop. Had to return it, and decided not to take my chance with a replacement. I dug out an old mouse I had leftover from a PS/2 and am happily using that.
This product should be a textbook case-study for a product gone wrong. First, it didn't work. Fair enough... my mistake. Secondly, I called their "support" in Florida, who had me download some useless link four times. Same result. Then, they stopped returning my calls.OK....So, then I called BELGIUM, where this little piece of s..t is actually made (had to get up at 6AM to do this, by the way, because of the time difference). Some Belgian girl kept me on hold for about 45 minutes, before telling me that I really needed to talk to their office in Florida.I hope this company meets Carl Icahn real soon!PS: I only gave it one star because I couldn't send the review with no stars.
I bought this little recorder based on my past experiences with their products which was fairly good.This is perhaps the worst electonic device ever made, leading me to believe that it was designed and assembled in a third world country by young children working 16 hour shifts.The sound quality is so bad that the mic will not pick up normal conversation such as "honey, would you get me a beer?" from over three feet away, even with the mic set on "sens high"Sony is sure to alienate Mac users everywhere with incompatible software..Don't look for the ICD-P110 Voice recorder in a nationwide street campaign featuring graffiti artists doing paid placements on buildings, which is how Sony has been promoting their playstation lately
I would not buy this. I paid $600.00, and one week out of warranty it broke, It took me THREE months to try to get it repaired. No repair service could find parts. I finally got Audiovox to fix it, it cost me $100.00 just to mail it, and three months later, the same thing broke again. I would NOT BUY THIS TV!!!! Save yourself alot of aggrevation.
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!
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 bought this laptop last week and returned it in less than one week. It had issues from the beginning, including needing to use a paperclip to open the cd tray after installing software. In addition, the system ran slower after each software installation, even though none were running in the background.Also, the disc, battery and blue tooth lights are located at the bottom of the keyboard, right where your left hand is placed. You catch the separators whenever you move your hand.After having all of the trouble, the vendor tried to assess a restocking fee of 15%, which of course I refused to pay.
I purchased this falsh to serve specifically as a slave flash for fill-ins and effects. Unfortunately the light sensor that senses the main flash does not work. It fired MAYBE 2% of the time. The only way I could get this to fire consistently was to aim it directly at the camera's flash, which obviously isn't helpful. I would not recomend this flash to anyone. Sunpac, you got it wrong...
Bought this to go with my Zire 31. The case fits well - although the cover itself is just a flap - no closure. For carrying around in an outside pocket on my purse its ok. If it were just another piece of floatsam in my suitcase of a purse, I can't imagine it would do much good. Its a little difficult to get the stylus out of the back when the Zire is in the case, but not impossible.The stylus is cool - a blackpen, an orange pen, a pencil and stylus all in one. It took me a few minutes to figure out exactly how to switch from one to another - but I managed. The screen protectors are ok - nothing spectacular. Don't follow the lines printed on the screen cover when you trim them to fit your PDA - the lines for my Zire 31 are a bit small.All in all, this is ok - but I think next time I will try to find a better case. I would advise any PDA noobs to buy the PDA, take it with you to a store that sells cases and pick one out from there.
This product is advertised as working with Linux, and it generally does. The driver for it, though, requires a bit of closed-source firmware that is included in the kernel sources. Debian-based distributions remove this firmware from their kernels, so Keyspan devices do not work out of the box on these distributions.
Over the last few years I have purchased at least a dozen service plans from NEW Company. Like most companies that spread their wings and become giants in their industry, the first thing that goes is quality customer care. Depending on what call center is answering the 800 number, I have received too much misinformation and the all to common, "we don't have that product registered in your file." The second thing that happens is their rates go up.If one is buying any extended service plan via Amazon or any big box retailer, always download and print the warranty and READ it carefully. Do not rely on the old faded original receipt. Make copies of your receipts and keep them with your warranties. As a note, both Sam's Club & Walmart's extended service plans are under the NEW Company umbrella.In the 1990s this company walked on water and I would gladly rate all of their service plans 5 STARS. Scheduling service on products I owned was a breeze. Since 2005, its a 2 STAR crap shoot at best. Recently my computer monitor died. I called the company and they forwarded my submission to a 3rd party service tech. The tech concluded that my 14 month old monitor did indeed die and authorized an immediate replacement. The replacement monitor arrived five days later via UPS. It was a reconditioned older monitor. It works but it is not a NEW product by any means.Upon consulting with a NEW Company rep I was informed that their is no promise that a new product would replace the old one. I looked over my contract and realized that is indeed something the legal gurus at the New Company fondly left out. It only promises replacement and repair.This company loses style points when it comes to extending your Service Plan. The call center cannot authorize extensions. The all too old promise is one of our service agents will call you shortly with a extension price quote. On average it takes 4-6 weeks for a representative to even let you know if the item's service plan can be extended. There is no guarantee that it will. I know this from personal experience.Amazon would be doing their customer base and particularly new customers a great service by posting the contracts online before you click the button to purchase. Surely with all the tekkies hanging around the office this would not be an impossible feat. READ THE CONTRACT
I purchased this product as a replacement for my old Vista. I had problems with it right away. I couldn't get it to communicate with my All Topo GPS Tool. I e-mailed Garmin and got no response. I called the support people on the phone and they were very helpful, it worked!,.......until I tried to upload new waypoints to my mapset, didn't work. Well, the first time it happened the Garmin support people told me the unit was trying to read the info on the card, of which I had no card in it. I tried, to the best of my memory to duplicate what they told me the first time, but it didn't work. This the advantage to the e-mail route, one can save it and follow the written step by step instructions. I got frustrated an returned the unit. I purchased the Garmin e-trex Summit HC. It has no card slot. Amazon didn't have this model, so I purchased it from the Garmin Outlet Store. This model worked flawlessly. I have using it for several months and I love it.
I had problems as soon as I opened the box. The player keeps freezing during play, data becomes corrupt, the sound is of poor quality, I tried to have it serviced just 2 months into a 1 year "warranty" and they said it was going to cost me $150.00 to repair. If you purchase this product, you will be sorry! It malfunctioned early enough to cancel the charges on my credit card!
I am disappointed in this product. It will not work with my mouse or keyboard or IPod. OOPs! Helps if you connect the hub to the computer, Yikes! Now works fine.
This has the potential of being an awesome product. Unfortunately, there are too many glitches in the TV interface for it to be worth $50, much less $150. The problems I found within 5 minutes of plugging it in:1) The Playlist, Genre, Artist, and Album drill-downs frequently appear blank. One has to keep hitting the forward arrow until one reaches the song-level listings, and then back out one menu at a time before any of these lists populate.2) In cases where an artist has more albums than can fit on a screen, when I scroll down to see the the next screen the correct album names don't appear... as in 1), you have to proceed to the song level menu and back out of it to correct the problem.2) Sometimes, the HomeDock performs the wrong function when a button on the remote is pressed. At one point, every time I pressed the down, left, or right arrow it was responding as if I'd pressed the up-arrow.3) The repeat function simply does not work. I guess the button is included on the remote for show.4) The track forward button functions intermittently at best.Plus there are a few more nits: the generally annoying layout of the screen display (a very large product icon takes up the left half the screen, cutting off artist and album titles. Alternatively, this blank space could be used for album art...); Also, the power-on light is exceedingly bright.I wouldn't mind the nits so much if the interface simply worked properly.
This is the second pair of monster turbine I got the first broke after only a month and I through I just got a lemon so I reorder the same but when the second pair broke after only 3 months I knew if was just poor quality. I contacted monster and got no response. Do yourself a favor and stay well away from these headphones and any monster product based on poor quality and non-existent customer service.
I have had one of these for about 3yrs and have finally had enough of it. My biggest gripes are the cheap battery holder door, no low battery indicator, and terrible battery life.When the keyboard has fully charged batteries it works well, the touchpad tracks great and it is very easy to type on this keyboard. The problem is, there is no indicator that the batteries are dying until the keyboard starts exhibiting very erratic behavior. The first thing that goes is the mouse, it becomes very difficult to track, and it takes longer to wake up the keyboard. On top of that, the numlock comes on automatically as the batteries die; try typing your password with the numlock on and no indication that it is on. There is nothing to indicate when caps lock or numlock is on, and it is very annoying when it turns on in the middle of typing something because the batteries are getting low.Then the right mouse click starts sticking, and anytime you attempt to highlight something it starts opening windows or scrolling unexpectedly. If this keyboard had a battery indicator, even a little 3 bar LCD battery indicator it would be 10x better.The other problem is battery life itself. I have tried 3 different types of rechargeable batteries, yet I am lucky if they last more than a few days. Although it cost a lot more I am going to try the Logitech diNovo Edge just because it advertises a 2 month charge. I'll be happy if it just lasts 2 weeks per charge.The last problem is the terribly cheap battery door. Several times I have had the batteries fall out when I picked up the keyboard, or have had to hold the battery door when trying to figure out if it was dead batteries causing the problems or if the batteries were about to fall out.
I have not had this printer long enough to even go through one toner cartridge and am already getting streaked and grayed out prints. I saw this printer as a good alternative to expensive Lexmark inkjet cartridges and expensive HP laser toner. Also, I had an earlier model (300 DPI) Brother laser that worked great for 4 years. . . .beware of the low price . . .or, buy two. The first one will need to be replaced before the toner runs out.
I was hoping you could help me get a refund. The item didn't look like the picture, it took forever to get here, it had a hand written receipt. When I thought I had an agreement with seller, Straightedgerazor, he never followed through. Now I need to process a refund.
It works as advertised, but there is a faint hiss and mixed static in the background. It reminds me of when you are traveling and your are just starting to lose the station. The signal is weak, but listenable.Positives:- Solid and well built feel- Easy to use and set up- Signal strong enough to even overcome active stations- ListenableNegatives;- Sound is only fair most times to good sometimes. If you are looking for cd quality sound, you will be frustrated.I gave this 2 stars because I had somewhat higher expectations. Based upon the reviews here I hoped the sound would have been at least consistently good. However, having a slightly static laced collection of hundres of songs is still better than good reception from the local FM stations. This limited endorsement is not so much a testament to how much I like this item, as it is to how much I hate local FM radio.I will keep this item only because I can't stand to listen to the local FM stations any more. I tried the portable XM radio MyFi to improve my channel selection. I found that I couldn't get an adequate signal on that without rigging up antennas to my car, which I was not willing to do. In short, this arrangement was my last option.
It's a bit awkward to get on, doesn't really stay in place, and worst, doesn't really protect my Ipod from sweat. It was really only useful on cooler days, when I put it on over a shirt sleeve to run.
I purchased this and the first time I used it it blewout my $500+ Olympus camera and of course, it stopped working.
Like other buyers- we did not get the device pictured. Instead, we are left with a useless piece of cord. Maybe I can use it to tie something up- like the top of a trash bag! Save the few dollars, hassle, look elsewhere and pay a few dollars more for something you can actually use. I didn't even bother attempting to contact the seller/send it back based on the low cost- I'm guessing that's how they manage to stay in business!
I got this frame as a gift, we plugged it in as the manual says and none of our computers can recognize the USB port. We tried to connect it to our digital camera and nothing!I am very very dissapointed in this digital frame. I am going to be asking for my gift receipt. I would recommend that you don't just buy for price.
I was VERY disappointed with these headphones. Don't get me wrong, they work just fine and the sound quality is just great. My disappointment is in the advertising on Amazon.com. It plainly says that the headphone cord is 6 feet long - which is exactly why I bought these. I wanted headphones that I could wear at work (plugged into my speakers) and still move around a little at my desk. The cord ACTUALLY measures less than 3.5 feet - shorter than the headphones I was trying to replace. I would have bought headphones that were twice the price to find a set that would have had the length. I'm very, very disappointed in Amazon (or whomever is responsible for the advertising).
Yamaha website wouldn't let me submit a negative review.Speakers have been more trouble than they're worth. Only positives are better sound than Bose 151 and plastic masking covers included for painting.Wiring posts don't stay tight ... plastic nuts spin on metal posts ... one post eventually broke.Mounting brackets are flimsy, and plastic mounting screws don't stay tight ... eventually changed to normal hardware.Purchased Jul-2009 ... only used 2 full summers ... otherwise stored indoors ... one speaker quit Jul-2012, one year out of warranty.Not worth paying for repair. Hard to find model number on Yamaha website, but when I did, DIY parts weren't available. Lucky to find a lone new speaker priced reasonably on ebay.
My office purchased 3 of these - brand new. All 3 get paper jams when using the manual feed tray, whether you are printing letterhead or envelopes. Stay away from the ML-3051N at all costs.
These speakers cost me twenty dollars at my local Circuit City and one of the speakers went out a week after I bought them. The right speaker had great quality sound, but every time I turned it up--to make up for the fact that the left speaker was emitting very little sound--a strange buzzing sound came from both speakers. Funnily enough, when I shut the speakers off and left iTunes playing a song, I could still hear the song faintly from the left speaker. Two months later, they broke completely. The volume button caved in and now all I get is feedback. It's definitely not worth $20 or even $5. I suggest paying a little more for ones that will last.Now I just need to find a new set...
When we received our product it did not work. We called the Customer Service and they told us to return it. As of today (August 19, 2006), we still have not received a replacement. We are very dissatisfied.
I got this up and working in no time, however it is unreliable. After about 3 days the router was locked up, I thought no big deal. A week later the red diagnostic indicator stays on all the time and it is completely useless when this happens. Also the reset button is useless no matter how long you hold it down it does nothing...
The Coby 8" played the JPEGs great. MP3s played excellent. Inserting the files were easy and the remote was a perfect addition to this unit. Sound quality was surprisingly good. I liked everything about this unit. Then came the video. The MPEGs, AVI and MPEG4 files were recognized by the unit, they began to play then the screen froze. The audio would continue to play but the video would play, then stop, play a little more, then stop. I tried a smaller file size, higher/lower quality video, AVI, MPEG4 and even tried different software to convert the video to MPEG and AVI. I tried everything but nothing worked and yes, all videos played flawlessly on my computer. Unfortunately, I bought this unit because it had video playback. I'm very disappointed as this was a Xmas gift to my dad. I've returned the unit and hopefully the next one will work as advertised. I will get back to you about the next one. Amazon was excellent in all areas reguarding the service they provide. I would buy through Amazon again with no worries.
I bought two of these as backups of my canon battery and suppose they should work with my new canon G9. But none of these two work in G9. One can not even be charged with Canon NB-2LH charger (indicator quickly turns green indicating fully charged, but actually not); the other seems normal when being charged, but none of them work in G9, the camera simply can not be turned on when this replacement battery is in. It sounds cheap, but since it does not work at all, it actually is not worth the time and effort to give a try.
I bought a set of E4c earphones and after 4 months the leads hardened and became brittle. After 6 months they had broken in several places rendering the the earphones useless. I sent them back to the supplier, avwholesale, who after 4 months of correspondence refused to replace them as I no longer had the original plastic packaging!Be warned.
Unfortunately I cannot rate this product as high as I should because the film itself was too large for the camera and so would not fit. I made the attempt to exchange the film by contacting the seller, but without success. I am sure it is a good product, I just cannot use it.
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.
I purchased this item as a Mother's Day gift for my wife on 5/3/08. It has now completely failed. I called their customer service department and was told I was out of warranty and could get a replacement for a fee. I guess I should have been more careful in my investigation of the company and the reliability of their products. I would NOT recommend Coby products as with this experience they are not very reliable.
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.
I thought i was getting a good deal but this is poorly contrcucted and it fried my external harddrive.
I returned this because it is not what is pictured. It is a CS1 series II which can be had for about half the price elsewhere
This is a comfortable and nice looking keyboard, but in my experience, keys will break and/or stick prematurely.
I ordered two of these cables and they just showed up. The package has a warning on it which reads "This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm." Nowhere on the Amazon page for this product is lead mentioned. I have a couple of small nephews who come over to my place pretty often, and I might have to return this. Apparently there are many HDMI cables that DON'T contain lead.These cables probably work just fine, but the fact that they contain lead means many customers probably don't want them in their houses.
I was very disappointed when I plugged in the transmitter and only heard the music for a few minutes before I had to start scanning for stations. Living in a city poses problems- there are few open stations to tune into. I tried setting it to international stations as another reviewer suggested, but that did not help. Maybe if I lived in a rural area, I might have been able to tune in. But I cannot imagine having to keep changing channels when driving long distances. I returned the transmitter and bought a $6 adapter to plug into my car's stereo system.
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 have use these earbuds for merly 5 to 6 times, yesterday I took them to the gym and the right side stop working. I dont know if it is just me or they true are of poor quality.
Not a good product. My printer keeps saying low ink,even with the new ink catridge.
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.
This is WGR614 v6. I can't comment on reliability under load and long term - I only used it for a day, but it gets ridiculously hot even without any traffic traveling through it.
his is by far the worst product I ever invested in.While looking very nice on paper, once put in to use it is HORRIBLE!First, the light DOES NOT spread evenlyThe front opening is small and will not accommodate many professional lenses.It is in most cases impossible to eliminate dark spots reflections from the opening (top or front) especially on silver or glass jewelry.Also the Tungsten-halogen lights reflects into any glass or silver product not to mentioned that if you want to shoot strait on from the front your likely to see the lighting housing in the background.Another reflection problem arise when shooting from the front with the top lead close. The lead does not seal seamlessly and once again you will see a reflection of the crack in your glass or silver items.The universal camera bracket is extremely cheap in quality and is especially useless with professional cameras.I achieved better results with a $40 photo tent and cheap lights.I can't think of a single positive thing to say about this product!If you're an armature with money to waste go ahead, however If you're a discriminating professional as myself do yourself a favor and invest in a nice set of lights instead.
I had a Sony Hi-8 that was great. I love my Canon digital cameras so I thought I'd get a Canon MiniDV. Well, it works fine and has good features. The video is great, the audio and low light is probably not up to the Sony camcorders. Still, for the money I liked it and was happy. Just out of warranty it goes black and won't record. The shutter or CCD is dead. Reading online this seems to be a common problem with Canon camcorders. So, my new Sony MiniDV is rocking. If you are looking at a Camera, get a Canon, if you are looking at camcorders, get a Sony.
The review indicating a reviewer's "10 year" satisfaction with this product is misleading. The AudioSource Amp 300 replaced the venerable Audio Source Model Four in roughly 2005, so the reviews from those who claim to have had the product for about 18 months to two years are more "on target".I have owned both the older Model Four and the newer Amp 300. In many ways, the Model Four is a better product. For one thing, it sports two large power-output meters on the front chassis while the Model 300 lacks the meters and sports a more austere design. Both have the same output characteristics and both are "bridgeable".Where the Model Four also meets expectations is that, for me at least, the one and only unit I have ever owned is still operating perfectly, while my first Model 300 was dead-on-arrival and its replacement has now failed after only about 15 months of light use. This is truly unfortunate in that the other Audio Souce products I own, an older equalizer and pre-amp, have, like the Model Four, performed flawlessly since purchase. One can only speculate that, perhaps, the company has experienced difficulty with the redesign from the Model Four to the Amp 300, and that, also, quality may be an issue since the company was acquired at about the same time as the new models were introduced.I've contacted the warranty and sales department at Audio Source, and, hopefully, will have good news to report from that front if I can get satisfaction regarding repair or replacement.
Item was received OK, however item was defective and is now being replaced by WD.
I ordered this unit as a gift for someone who is very loyal to Creative's products. He followed the installation instructions to the T, installing all software (of which there is an awful lot) before ever connecting the device to his PC.However, the device only registered on his PC once - after that it would no longer turn on at all, respond to connections, accept a charge, or go into recovery mode. It was completely dead within an hour of opening the box. Exceptionally disappointing - and the best Creative customer service could do for us was tell us to return it to Amazon and that this happens "all the time".
Mac users beware -- this adaptor requires Windows-only drivers. The Linksys USB Ethernet adaptor is not as fast, but it works flawlessly right out of the box, no additional software:[...]Note to TRENDnet: "PC" is not a platform.
I am a big fan of headphones. This pair of headphones in comparing with the Bose is too heavy and comfortable for my ears. Giving the price of the product, I guess it is ok.
I wanted a step down ring for my 35 mm 24-120 Nikon lens. I did a Google search and this one came up.You cannot screw this adapter onto your lens. It has no screw-in ring EXCEPT for the 52 mm filter that screws into the middle of this adapter.If you want to use it you must use artist's black masking tape to attach it to your lens. This ring creates a huge vignette which is why I bought it. Not worth sending back but not a cheap lesson either.Product information and picture is deceiving.
not happy with this product. used it twice. went to add music and it completely froze up and would not work.
This did not work as well as advertised. I had a difficult time putting it together. And the since the stainless steel was not coated I was afraid that it would causes scratches and dents. I returned this item.
I swore I would never buy another HP printer after I had to return 3 of the 900 series. Each shredded paper. Because of the wireless component, I decided to buy the HP Deskjet 5850. It's a lousy printer. I have tried for many hours to set it up in wireless mode with my G4 Powerbook (OS X Panther). It simply won't work as a wireless printer. I note that many others (with both MacIntosh and Windows PCs) have had the same problem. I wish HP would get their act together. My advice: buy the Canon i860. The Canon i860 is top rated by Consumer Reports. I've had mine for over a year and it's performance has been spotless. Set up with my computer was simple.
This thing is worthless!!! It's not loud at all. The CD player barely plays CD's. At first we thought it was computer burned CD's (which played on our other players), then it would play store bought CD's a for a few seconds & then quit playing IF they read at all. The reception is BAD. We barely get any stations.Like the title says, this thing isn't even worth the box it came in!!!
Purchased my set from Bestbuy. Also bought the protection plan for them. I've currently replaced these headphones 3 times.The first two times the microphone died. I think the headset has a problem with moving the boom mic up and down.Third time the speakers blew at the high range. In order to use the surround sound function of this headseat, you have put a AAA battery in them. This will allow you to activate surround sound with a switch. The power this puts to the headphones is too much for them to handle.For gaming, this isn't the set you should get.
In the last couple of years, I have purchased four of these units. The attenuator works very well until the cord wears out right where it comes out of the base. The motion of normal use causes the cord to pull away from its connection inside, and one channel cannot be heard. It is quite disappointing.
This scope is an adequate scope for wild life or scenery, but for hunting and/or target shooting it is not up to standard. The scope feels light, the tripod is difficult to adjust precisely, and at the highest magnification the view is blurry/fuzzy. The light is adequate, but the blurry image is a big minus. Even for the price I would expect something a little better. Returned it for refund.
This product basically is used for home users. Things it does well:1. Pretty accurate at reading your finger.2. Easy to install3. Keeps track of passwords for websites (Just what we need :( another password manager)Things it doesn't do:1. If you are a business and want to use this as another authentication to logging in, forget it. Cant login to a domain attached computer.2. Doens't provide any extra security, which you would think it would.3. the LED that is used to read your finger is ALWAYS on and it's pretty annoying. You have to turn it over when you are not using it, especially in a dark environment.For a company that is supposed to be more security aware this product from microsoft is a complete failure.
Garmin should discontinue manufacture of this unit. This unit is not very user friendly. To much trouble to enter data. I sent it back and purchased the Nuvi 350 (great product).
Got this mothers day for wife. She had a very hard time getting things to work. It's definitely not a 123 go product. After messing around with it for around 40 minutes we got it to work. A little too tricky of a device/software for us :). After a second time of trying to copy some pictures to it we decided it was best just to give it away to someone who doesn't mind trying to figure how to rub it the right way.
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.
Bought 3 for Christamas gifts. 2 bad so far( only 3 weeks ). One often freeze. One cannot be powered on at all. Ask magellan for exchange. They asked me for original reciept. There are no orignal reciept at all, since it's an online order. Don't buy it. Waste ur money & time!!!!!!
I use a mediocre external burner and these disks would not work at all... I tried five and all failed. A friend has a new Macintosh laptop with a built-in burner, though, and they work fine for her. These are cheap and if your writing device is crumby, they might not work.
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 have had these headphones since May 07. I have not been impressed with these at all. They have broken at every joint now. I have had to super glue the ear pieces back on, and now yesterday the center joint broke when I was putting them on. Will not be buying these again!!
This printer is a waste! It looks good but the quality is horrible. It's loud and slow, especially the fax. Lexmark printers are poorly manufactured. After trying to get my last one repaired I found out from a Lexmark customer service rep that most printers don't last much more than 12 months. And instead of repairing them they just replace the printer. That should give you an idea of the quality. If you buy this make sure you get the 3 year warranty because you'll need it!
I concur with many other reviewers that this is a piece of garbage. The keyboard is the problem. I couldn't keep mine connected and the poor thing ended up in pieces on the floor of my office. I've gone back to a wired Keyboard and Laser Mouse from Microsoft. Plus Logitech loads utilities and tools that are always popping up on screen asking you if you want to upgrade. Nonsense. It's a keyboard for crying out loud. I want to type on it, not solve World Hunger. These manufacturers need to stay away from the volume controls and hot keys and make a keyboard that types like it should.
I am not a complainer; I have NEVER written a negative review for any product or vendor on Amazon. But D-Link is evil. This product only worked intermittently; kept dropping the signal. D-Link insisted the product worked fine and *refused* to allow a return. Direct quote: "We're not going to give you your money back." DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY: They make a poor product, refuse to stand behind it, and engage in shoddy business practices. Would give them a zero if I could. I should have read all the negative reviews on this site before I purchased from them.
I received the ear buds in working conditions. However, within two weeks of receipt, the right ear bud busted.On the other hand, while the ear buds did last, I enjoyed using them.
I have been unable to test the remote as well. I thought my batteries were dead and went out and replaced them. It still doesn't work and now it is past the &#34;deadline&#34; to return the product.
Two months ago, I gave this product a positive review. This was before my system got a bug in it that is not only common, but make the system unusable in any way possible. Whenever I turn on the unit, it flashes "Loading" on the display, not allowing me to make any of the other buttons work in the process. Even unplugging the machine does not take this problem away once it is plugged back in. A couple times I was able to stop the flashing message by waiting 24 hours and then pushing the power button again. This method gave me 20 minutes of play time before the problem came about again. The model is just plain bad. I do not recommend this to anyone. If there was a 0 star rating, I would use it for this product. Technical support on their site does not help the issue what-so-ever. Just don't buy it! If you really want to jump onto the DVD recording bandwagon, get a model with a built in hard drive. Even when this thing worked, it was limited by the fact that you could not delete unwanted scenes from DVDs unless they were in VR Mode or DVD-RAM discs. Either way, they are incompatible with nearly every DVD player on the market. Investing 70% more is well worth the price unless you want a bunch of commercials on your precious DVDs.
Order new and sent a used one. had to pay for the postage back. never answer my emails or phone calls. be careful people
The DVD player stopped working after 5 months with less than adverage use. I noticed another reviewer experienced the same problem. When you put a DVD in the player is says &quot;LOADING&quot; for a couple of minutes and then says &quot;NO DISC&quot;. We probably have watched less then 20 DVD movies on it... Total drag.
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!
I set this up outside to replace an older indoor antenna that could not be rotated. This antenna did not receive UHF channels that the old antenna did receive. In addition, part of the antenna was poking out of the package, a small part was missing and the antenna was not as pictured in the directions. I returned it. Thanks to Amazon for accepting it back and crediting my account.
Hooked them up to a 360 Punch Amp. Day one Tweeters went out in about 1 hour....Day two the 5.6" speakers were doing good all day not to bad.Day three the One of the CrossOver melted and smoked out my car. But the Speakers are still working.I am now looking for some better speakers. Like every one says (You Get What You Pay For)
We bought one of these units in July, 2005 and were thrilled with it. It was for the kids to use on car trips and to watch a kid's movie that no one else wanted to watch. We were so pleased with it we bought another in October, 2005 so the kids would each have one to use. The second one has never worked, it read "No Disc" from the very start and since we were outside of our 30 day Amazon warranty we had to deal directly with Coby which took about 5 attempts before getting a response to return to them with a $6.00 money order to cover shipping, and also the requirement that we send it prepaid back to them. At the same time our other unit decided to act up. It would no longer play discs that it had once played, and surprisely won't even play new discs straight from the store. We get some "Pause, Error, Stop" spiel and the disc just whirls. It has also stopped playing midway on discs it starts to play. We discovered this wonderful feature on a 3 hour car trip, and it wouldn't play any discs no matter new or old. Sometimes it works, most of the time it doesn't. I contacted Coby and was told this one's on me because it's outside the 90 limited warranty and I'm responsible for all shipping and repair costs. We had actually considered buying a Coby dvd-r recorder for our TV, but after all this elected not to even consider it again. It was reassuring to see that we are not the only ones that have had the same issues with their units. Too bad when I originally bought the first one there were only 2 very glowing reviews. Wonder if they still love their players? Do your research on any portable dvd players and wait until there are at least 10 reviews to consider!
So I gave this thing a fair chance. I worked with it for a week and had poor results. I had no trouble getting it to recognize anything plugged into the usb port. I formatted everything fat32 and it worked - so the people who are having trouble with that, I suppose don't understand how to format things properly. The CF slot is taken up by the upgrade card so you won't be using that ever, and that card will be installed forever. I put in one SD card (had for over a year very reliable) it didn't work - when I put that card back in the computers - FRIED! Completely fried the card can't see it with anything. Put in second card - corrupt data had to reformat. It was at this point I decided to return it. I was successful at recording things, but it would drop the signal at one hour with various output devices. The software built-in is extremely laggy, buggy, and represents what I'm used to seeing with linux based items - junk. What do you expect when people write your OS for free. I bought this for VHS to DVD, it was terrible. I bought an eyetv 250 plus - Not one problem yet and over 100 hours of video have been converted. Everybody says the same thing and I'll agree with them - Great idea, but extremely poor execution.The company I purchased it from through amazon - Outlet - was extremely helpful with the return process which was completely painless. They have everything you would expect from a good company - real people on the phone without extremely annoying language barriers, a phone number, an address, and based in America.
I had this memory stick for few years now. I have been using it in my PSP and few other devices without any problems, until now.I just bought Sony Reader Touch. This stick simply will not work with this reader. I have five other memory sticks in varying sizes, between 32k and 8Gig and they all work without any problems. This one does not.Apparantly some compatibility problem.
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!
Though the quality sound is good, it is useless when some materials are fragile.In less than one year the inner plastic from the plug broke, so eventually the sound from the right earphone went off and is not working anymore. It was impossible to fix it since it is covered by soft plastic.I will never buy another Sennheiser headphones ever again!!!
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.
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 .
I bought these because they are made to look like old 45's. I figuered because of this, they were audio cd's. I put one in my Philips 770 cd rrecorder and it scrolled"WRONG DISC"USE AUDIO DISC". I don't know if it's my recorder or not. If I use a disc that plainly says For Music or For Audio Use, I have no problem. Buyer beware.
I bought this item based on previous positive experience with Kensington products. This product however greatly failed. The unit comes with an insufficient AC adapter. I used this hub with just my iPhone and a USB mouse. I plugged the hub into my MacBook Pro. After barely 1 minute (literally), my mouse did not work. Using my trackpad, I found that my iPhone was no longer mounted. I unplugged the hub from my laptop and plugged it back in. It worked fine - for another minute. The hub is greatly underpowered by the AC adapter. I was only using two ports on it. And this is supposed to handle seven connections? Don't buy it. I replaced it with the Belkin 4-port Desk Hub and it works beautifully.
These are NOT weatherproof speakers. I mounted them on a deck railing and they worked fine for one season, but the next year one stopped working. When I took it off to troubleshoot, it was FILLED with water. I opened it up and found that the capacitors had corroded off of the crossover board, plus the cones were a soggy mess. The other speakers was also full but not filled to the brim with water, but still made sound.They might do better if mounted under the eves of the house or in an area that offers some protection from rain and snow. Bose offers no guidance regarding the weather resistance or the places to mount them. They cost $300 for the pair and sounded just ok. I feel that they were mis-represented.
I was excited to bring this camera on vacation and paid extra for 2-day shipping. To my dismay, film and batteries were NOT in the box. This film is hard to find in my area so I won't be able to use my camera on vacation. The description and picture are deceptive. I am frustrated with this purchase.
It is so bad and cant solve the printer problem. the yellow light still flash even u install properly. The worst is that every page u print out is full of black dots which make the paper unreadable. It is totally waste your time and money if you buy this generic thing.
paid under 300 for a product taht was damaged durning shipping and would not even trun on when i contacted customer service they offered me a replacement but i refused in fear of the same thing happening so i went with zzsound.com. the product its self is very limited the only posative i saw in it is the abiltiy to mix cds but any most computers and programs now adays are cheaper and more effective. my advice is give this item serious thought and research because there are other options and products out there.
I bought this printer about a year ago because I wanted something that could produce high quality photographs. It worked pretty well for this the first couple of months (except for the fact that it went through ink cartieges like they were candy). But after a few months it began having problems. The print quality diminished and it would often "barf" ink splatters onto the photos (and papers) that I printed. I did the cartrege alignment several times as well as all three of the cleaning processes (which use a ton of ink) and it still intermitently dribbles ink drops on the print outs.When I first purchased it, the printer could manage to print out about 15 8x10 photos on its "best" (not "maximum dpi") setting before running out of inks. A few months ago I noticed that after about 6 8x10 photos on its "best" it starts printing out photos with lines on them. When I check the cartriege levels it says they are half full. I always use the photo cartrege when I print photos so that it has the six inks instead of the usual four so it should not be doing this.Another problem is with B&W; photos. I have never managed to get decent quality B&Ws; out of this printer. The photos will print out with either a green or a pinkish cast or they will print out extremely grainy (like a newspaper photo). I noticed another reviewer mentioned that he/she had not tried the grayscale cartrege when printing B&Ws.; My advice-don't bother. I have tried to print B&Ws; using the grayscale cartrege and in my opinion they actually came out worse. I have also tried it with the color photo cartrege and with the regular black one...still no luck. I have also tried different settings on the drivers to fix the problem...nothing works.Other minor (but still irritating) problems are that it is extremely finiky about using paper brands that are not HP. Many times these other brands (like Canon) are actually higher quality than HP papers. In order to use them you have to use the exact right setting in the driver which of course HP doesn't tell you so you have to figure it out with trial and error (using more paper and ink). Also, although it will accept the recycled ink cartreges, the sensor will not tell you what the levels are in those cartreges.....so much for HP's concerns about the environment!I am irritated that this printer went downhill so quickly and that it uses so much expensive ink. I have also come to the conclusion that many of the maintenance commands in the software (ie the cartrege alignment and the clean cartreges) are intended to use up the ink rather than maintain the printer since they never improve the print quality.All in all I don't think this printer is capable of printing more than a few 4x6 photos per month (although it's designed to print up to 8 1/2x11 borderless photos). As far as the CD/DVD printing, I couldn't tell you because I've never tried to use it.
Bought this digital camera a few days ago. Worked great for the first week. By that time I had thrown out the box, pachaging and info as to who I actually bought this from. Then two buttons stopped working. Can't seem to get them to work. Now I have no idea where it came from and who to send it back to. Amazon doesn't actually sell these things, they pass it off to a third party.Also, the shutter button has a delay. I took the first 40 pictures of the back of my dog's head because by the time the shutter actually engages teh subject has moved. Use this camera only for taking pictures of a mountain or something.The memory that is in the camera is about enough for 5 photos, so you need to buy a memory card as well. The memory cards are on the sales page, but I didn't get an idea if I needed one, till it showed up.Not sure what I am going to do with this broken camera. Sure don't want to buy one from Amazon again.
If you are looking for a keyboard/trackpad that can be customized, this is not it. It is a true plug and play unit, but that is all. You have no options to adjust for the tap speed or turn off tap completely. You can not adjust sensitivity either. If you are alright with no customization, then it is a ok keyboard/trackpad combination.
This device was a cheap piece of plastic junk. I only ordered one and yet I was billed for two and did receive both but am totally dissatisfied with this product.
Even at this price the quality of the photos weren't acceptable. The pictures where so dark in a well lite room I couldn't see their faces. I liked the idea but just not the product.
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.
I've had two of these and both are broken now. Screws that hold EP in place break or loose threading really easy.
I loved my first one so much I bought a second for my daughter. I understand items are sometimes defective, but I had to return this. IRivers support is awful. Their customer service skills are nonexistent. They advised me that I would "just have to wait" for my return, and told me they could give me no information on the status. This answer came 10 business days after their email stating it would ship in three. Should you ask to speak to a supervisor, none will be available. PLEASE check this company's information with the Better Business Bureau before you purchase. My problem was ultimately resolved, but IRiver would not even contact the better business bureau. I won't purchase from them again. I only purchase from vendors where I can get good customer service.
This machine is not worth the parts it's made of. After unpacking, I plugged it in and turned it on, only to be greeted by an unpleasant grinding of the daisy wheel, followed by an unceasing beeping sound. I referred to one of the packing forms to find that there is a small un-obvious carriage block inside that must be removed prior to activation. The machine is inoperable. I called customer support, which only told me to remove the carriage block. They were unhelpful, non-technical, and infuriatingly apathetic. They referred me to a 3rd party repair center, who's number was no longer in service. DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE FOR ANY REASON. IT IS A $105 DOLLAR JOKE.
I got these on the lightning deals of cyber monday week. I had been looking for quality speakers and these are not it.Breakdown:- Bass - SUCKS (Non-existant)- Mid's okay- Highs good but not greatIf your looking for CHEAP speakers to replace old blown ones these are probably what your looking for, but to be honest your OEM speakers are likely better than these. Glad I got them for 20 bucks or I would be more than pissed.
At first I was pretty sure these cables were priced a bit too high. Comparable digital cables of this length and quality can be found for less. But what makes the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable so special is that it transmits a digital signal much more efficiently and cleanly than other digital cables. We all know that digital information (unlike analog) is merely 1's and 0's. So an audio stream coming through a normal digital cable might look like this "1101 0010 1111 0100 1001". But the Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable applies "additive compression". This makes for a much more efficient signal transmission without a loss of fidelity. There are two "additive compression" options -- Low and High.Example:Normal cable - "1101 0010 1110 1001"Denon AKDL1 cable on LOW - "3 1 3 2"Denon AKDL1 cable on HIGH - "9"You'd be hard pressed to find many cables that can do this. For my money, this cable is a special treat.
If you buy this product from eek tech. make sure your willing to pay high shipping charges. I cost me close to $16.00 to ship form New mexico to texas.....and that was not a rush one either. so beware. It cost me Two bucks to ship back!
Well,even though reviews said these headphones would last three weeks, I bought them anyway keeping my shipping box close in case of an emergency.I've had bad experiences with headphones and since then, I take care of my headphones like no one else.I loved the headphones, but two weeks of intense work proved to be too much for these. First the mic, then the left earbud, my headphones literally imploded.I am shipping it back.Do NOT give these buds a shot.
This being a Line 6 product, I was expecting the best product out there, however in my experience this is the worst flanger I have heard. In fact, I sent it back. All of the flanger models sound like they pass through 0, and the entire effect sounds 'canned' somehow.
These don't cost a whole lot, but you get what you pay for.Sound quality is alright, but somewhat hollow. They aren't terribly comfortable on the top of the head *or* over the ears - that being said, I have kind of big ears. Sound leakage is also a big problem, which was the ultimate deal-killer for me.I think I'm going to return these. Disappointing.
I have bought the unit t use in my car. Delphi claims being an expert in automobile electronic.however, the device is classical example how not to design car electronic. A lot bill and whistles but lucking of basic functionality:1. Works only when plugged in. Battery is for... actually, I did not get what for. To use it as a MP3 player? So, if you need you plag in hte car for somehting else - you cannot use radio.2. Complex and fancy interface. Absolutely not designed to work by sense. Sorry, but I have to look at road, not at the monitor.3. A lot of other small inconveniences.4. And finally, simply poor quality. From the beginning it was very noise when connected via AUX 3 mm plug and after a year it simply died on me. It is a software problem - it went in a strange state and I cannot even reset it. Turning off power would help - but it has battery I cannot remove. So this is what battery for!
I think the designers of this camera spent so much time making it look cute and slick that they forgot to actually try it out.I returned mine in 3 days. It was the biggest piece of junk I've ever bought. The picture quality stunk. My old 2 MP Sony took pictures 10 times crisper. There were problems with the focus. The flash was weak. It'll illuminate your subject's face, but forget about background. Indoors, the backgrouund will come out all black. It's garbage.If you're considering buying this camera, you're better off choosing something of comparable price with your eyes shut.
Don't waste your time or money with any product from this company. Support is nill and all they make is junk.
I was looking for an AM/FM radio and iPod player for our kitchen. I liked the radio performance of an under the counter Emerson unit at a Target store, but we needed a shelf model. The reviews on this unit were mostly good and the size and appearance were good, so I bought it. The iPod playback is neat (worth one star) and I suppose the CD player is good, but the radio is not usable - the reception is terrible. Stations that come in well on two other small radios in our house either don't come in at all or are very noisy. There is a little wire for an FM antenna and no way to improve the reception of AM or FM with a better antenna. Also, the two bright strips of blue "neon" light on the sides of the unit are distracting and unnecessary. I took it back for a refund.
Do not buy this model, not worth the money. I have had to return two of these models to costco's. The first time the player would randomly play the dvd's and when i tried to fast forward through the dvd it would not. Returned it and got another one. This one after 4 hours of use the screen would go black and would not shut off unless you cut the power. stay away from this model
I received this product on time and in good condition... my only issue is that it worked for the first day or two... and then when I went to plug it in to charge my DS it wouldn't charge it. I'm not very impressed and can tell this is a low quality item. It should have lasted more than 2 days... I tried my sisters Original charger that came with her DS and that works just fine... I think they need to make sure they improve the quality of their product before they start offering it.
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.
I've owned these headphone for about 6 months, and they are already cutting out and giving me choppy audio. I take very good care of my electronics, so it was a disappointment when they started to fail on me. I had to throw them away today- hence the review as a response. Would not recommend.
Less than a year after buying this monitor, it's already dying. Takes forever now to get it to turn on. I expect it to completely stop working soon. I have to keep pressing the power button on and off for about 20 minutes for it to finally stay on.
i worked with my card for over 2 weeks and several phone calls to the useless customer support group. and to no avail. i returned my card. it stops working after a few minutes and doesn't shut down when removed. so rebooting does no good. it says it's working when it actually isn't. signal strength @ 5 feet is marginal. it appears to be a really poorly designed wireless card.
I bought this cable, but it suffered from an unacceptable amount of interference. Faint green and purple rolling bands ruined my picture. Replacing it with a shorter cable fixed the problem.Don't buy a longer cable than you need, and consider spending a little more for a higher quality wire if you need all 50 feet.
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.
The 3M filter should have fit my HP L1750 17-inch wide screen, but the filter is about 2 mm too wide. I had to use a paper slicer at a FedEx store to trim it. Without trimming, it'd bend at one side making the screen unreadable. Felt really bad to have to cut something expensive like this filter, but had to fix the problem somehow.The 8 tabs came with the filter, supposed to help making the filter stay put, didn't work. The filter doesn't stay attached to the LCD monitor. One edge of the filter (usually the top one) would lean outward agaist the tabs in a slight angle fashion (about 1/4 inch between the tabs and the screen/filter.) That makes all the texts and images blurry and hurt my eyes. Adjused tabs to angel against the screen so the filter stay as close as possible to the screen, but the glue on tabs gone non-sticky. Went on 3M website, sent an e-mail, was helped to a link on 3M to ask for more tabs for free. Tried to place new tabs in the angle fashion, but *sigh* really?!? Do I need to do all these for an expensive brand-named product like a 3M filter? Still, once in a while on every day, some of the tabs'd come back to 90 degree (natural/parallel to the screen) position and the filter leans against them instead of staying on the LCD screen. Privacy: not so much. Viewing angle too wide, but okay for most of the time. Eye-strain: Bad!!! I have to squinch my eyes to read things because nothing is focused/clear anymore, and I tried both glossy and matte sides."Bottom line: will not recommend this to a friend."Wish I could return it, but too bad I had trimmed it :(
At first glance the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 seems too good to be true. Lots of features, many options, and very professional looking. It is not until you have owned and used the unit for a while that the issues become apparent.First, the navigation is easily confused and offers poor or incorrect navigation instructions (probably due to the out dated road data base). The navigation software has a very inferior routing algorithm as compared to other navigation systems, and calculates the least efficient or longest travel route rather than the shortest or fastest one. Pioneer really needs to go back to the drawing board on this feature.Second, the music software has one very irritating flaw. There is a long pause between tracks. This is not so much of a problem for most music that has distinct tracks but many songs simply slip from one track into another without pause. The resulting long pause is an unnatural production of the intended music and could have been easily avoided with a better conceived software implementation. There are other issues with the music system as well, the title is only 10 characters (try fitting Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, Second Movement" in a 10 characters title.The last issue that I find irritating about the AVIC-Z1 implementation is the rear camera option. In order to use the camera for backing-up requires the user to navigate through several screens to open a camera window. Given the length of time required to boot the software (at least a minute, another irritating problem in itself) and then to have to navigate through the window hierarcy, I find this to be a useless option. If you are like most drivers, you will want to start the engine, buckle-up and back out of the driveway or parking space. I find myself halfway down the road before the system is even ready to use any of it's features (much less the rear view camera which is, at this point, no longer required).There are many other problems with the unit as well (all of which I have seen implemented on other systems with much better results) but I think I have made my point. Pioneer really needs to improve this product before I could recommend it to anyone.
After two weeks it stopped working - wasn't able to acquire satellites. Amazon gave me the money back.
I cut consumer companies a lot of slack, since I know they operate on razor thin margins in a segment where consumers are price conscious.That said, Vonage is a disgusting company. I consistently had the worst customer service experiences with it - ever. I stuck with it for over a year, each time thinking that this was a one-off thing, or that thats the price one pays for lower priced Telephony.To give some examples: I was unsure 911 was working, I tried to call them, email them. Forget about getting a call back, I NEVER EVER even got a personalized response by email, I just kept getting inane auto-replies. To this day, I never knew if 911 was set up correctly.Then, a few months after, I called to ask how Vonage would work with Dish network, since satellite TV companies need a phone line. Same story, I never got ANY personalized answer from Vonage and ultimately gave up.Over the past 60 days, I have been struggling to transfer my number from Vonage. They took so long, presumably to keep charging me their $25 monthly fee. The number did get transferred last week after 2 unnecessary billing cycles.Now, I have called them 4 times since then to cancel my Vonage account. I have tried all of these Vonage phone numbers: 888-580-3090, 800-860-5491, 1-866-243-4357, holding anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes each time. Still no word on when my cancellation will go through. I simply do not know if the call will go through. I'll try to find their fax number and send a cancellation request via fax and postal mail. I have to believe one of these methods will do the job.To come back to my earlier point, [...]
I suppose I shouldn't rate this item so low because after all, I should've known that serial ports are just plain slow. But when I hooked this up to my Garmin 60CS GPS with the broken USB port, it told me that it would take 3 hours to upload a map set. This is not good enough when I was used to being able to do it in a few minutes via the USB port. Seems crazy too because the serial port is supposed to support up to 115 baud, but I could only get mine to do 9. Not sure what is wrong, but it didn't work for me so far. I think I just need a new GPS with a working USB port.
The connector isn't robust. It popped apart the first day I used it. The latch pops up and you plug the network cable into a flat but hollow connector. It should be more like a sleeve so that the entire RJ-45 clip is surrounded and secure. I'm planning to return the adapter, unhappy that I spent so much on overnight postage.
Like all the other reviews here, I agree that the support material is calamitous. The pdf manual -- which is a disaster -- is not even bookmarked. Seems as if they couldn't be bothered. After some trial and error I have this working perfectly on a personal laptop but Tech Support told me it's unlikely to work on my company laptop -- I'm not able to change from a Domain to a Work Group. Maybe an FTP system will work for me -- if not, it's going back.
We read previous reviews and bought it anyway. It worked once (after fiddling with the valve) and never again. We used an old Presto cooker for 20+ years before purchasing this one. I wish we kept the old one!!It doesn't work at all any more....we just use it as another pot.
I'm a big runner (6 miles a day) and these headphones are the best for comfort. But - be warned - they do not last. I've been using them for several years and have never gotten more than a few months out of a pair. In the past, I've gotten a warranty and just traded them in, but they now are making the warranty process more difficult.If you're looking for sports headphones - these are good. If you're looking for headphones that last, I would look elsewhere.
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
When I bought them I was super impressed, great longlasting power. After about 2 dozen charges the longevity went South. Now they totally discharge by themselves in a week or less
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.
Out of the package this headset was cutting in and out. My previous experience with Plantronics has been great. However, their quality seems to be slipping. The cord of this headset is tightly wound and tied when packaged. It is not a thick cord, so I am not surprised there was frayed wiring. Disappointing.
I bought this item because the product I use now does not charge my iPod and I always forget to turn off my iPod before leaving my car. This product is great for charging my iPod but HORRIBLE when trying to listen to the music! I couldn't even make myself use it because it sounded so bad! It was definitely not worth the money for me!
Sony created a fantastic printer. The results are even better than the typical local chain drug store's services. However, Sony has DROPPED THE BALL and will no longer supply printer paper and their proprietary SVM series ribbons, so anyone with a printer of this series now owns a very expensive paperweight. Consequently, I recommend that nobody buy the new printer advertised here. Only Sony's proprietary ribbons and paper will work in the unit. I think we should flood Sony with angry calls, so they make the supplies available. Their number is 212-833-8000. Press 3 to dial by name, and key in "Stringer" (Howard Stringer is the President of Sony). Unfortunately, they will connect you to their Customer Relations team in Fort Myers, FL, but if they get enough complaints, maybe they will do something about it.
I could never make it work. Lost my money. Low quality.. You better look for other options.
Klipsch speakers just sound better in every way. I have owned both kinds. I just got rid of my Bose MediaMate because the sound quality does NOT compare. I read in PC mag that the Klipsch promedia sound so good &quot;that its almost sickening&quot;. They didnt want to comment on the Bose, they dont even get a consideration! Please, take it from someone who has owned both kinds of quality computer speakers. GO WITH KLIPSCH and leave Bose speakers to those who dont care that much!
I receive my Mp3 player on tuesday jan. 7th, wasted hours downloading all my songs. The next day my Mp3 did not even worked. I called Samsung and they informed me the Mp3 player is defective. So now I have to pay for shipping and send it to samsung and wait an additional week and waste more time downloading the same music. The Remanufactured price is great, but all the wasted time????? When I contacted sumsung, they informed YH-820MC 5 GB digital audio player has been stopped, due the problems on the hard drive and they are no longer making anymore.
I just got this speaker wire alonge with Pyramid's so called 8 gauge power wire and was disappointed in both. This is not 12 gauge wire (closer to 16 gauge)and there 8 gauge power wire is actualy 12 gauge according to standard wire strippers. I do not recommend this wire ,it is way thinner than advertised.
It astonishes me that Microsoft has become such a huge conglomerate that they can not even support their OWN PRODUCTS. If you read through the many reviews of this product on Amazon, it comes to light that this product is supported on Vista, but not on 64bit Vista. GO FIGURE.My question, then, is this: Why make a second version of an operating system, if almost NOTHING works with it? Why offer it to consumers, knowing damn well that what you're selling them won't work with the OTHER things youre selling them? WHY?!?!? To make more money from us middle-class idiots, that's why.I didn't buy this item from Amazon, but another large retailer, and now I have to return it, because I spent 2 hours trying to track down a way to make this work on my new HP laptop with Vista 64bit. Needless to say, it doesn't work. I guess I could blame myself for buying a computer with 64bit, but still. I shouldn't have to.This product would be amazing if it actually worked. But, unfortunately for myself, and many others like me, it doesn't, and Microsoft obviously doesn't care one way or the other. Because, after all, they got my money for Vista being on this laptop I'm using right now, and they got my money for a Fingerprint Reader that is made by Microsoft, but not supported by Microsoft.Thanks a lot, Bill Gates and company, you made even more money than you already need.
The product stopped transmitting after ten minutes of operation. Customer service was very unhelpful. Fortunately, Kensington has a 90-day money back guarantee -- just make sure you buy this from an authorized reseller.
What incredible sound! Crisp, clear, beautiful range between highs and lows. If only I could tolerate the way they feel on my head.The ear cups feel and fit just fine. The problem is the headband. As I hold it, it seems to be padded very well, but when I place the headphones on my head, it feels like a heavy piece of plastic resting on my bare skull. (*note to reader: between the plastic of the headband and my actual skull are the headband padding, my scalp, and a full head of hair.) I tried adjusting the headband, and shifting around the way they sat on my head, but I could never get comfortable.It's really too bad, because they are probably the greatest sounding set of headphones I've ever worn. I just can't stand to wear them.
Did not like. Fell apart when removed from packaging. Never used due to product seeming like junk after fussing with for about 30 minutes.
Initially the tv was ok. The picture and resolution were decent. The TV comes with a one year warranty. I'm 18 months in and the panel has apparently blown leaving me with a permanent black bar through the middle of the screen. What's worse is Gateway is aware of this problem yet offers no solution and no support. The tv has been rendered worthless and I'm now shopping for a new (non-Gateway) model.
This tiny Ipod is too small to be of any real use.There is no display so you are guessing what is playing.Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Metal (2nd Generation)
The intercom works well in our home from three locations.I found it VERY difficult to program a thirdunit!!!
Specifications said for am2 too, but it doesnt FIT !!! I'm so angry for that. !!!
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.
The battery worked inatially, but it's life was only about a month and I'm not an mp3 heavy duty user. I've been trying to recharge it for the past 2 weeks with no success.
I have never in my life been more disappointed in anything. Even SeaMonkeys were less of a let down.This product constantly resets itself. But when it resets it can't boot itself up. So you have to walk across your room/house to manually reset the unit. Then and only then will it fully reboot.When I say constantly reboots, I mean I reset the unit three times in the amount of time it took me to write this review. Tomorrow I'm going to go buy something that actually works, and then I'm going to spend the rest of the day deciding how I'm going to destroy this garbage. I honestly can decide if a grubbing hoe or a hatchet would be a better way to destroy this curse on humanity.And don't try to tell Linksys about it. There's nowhere to file any kind of complaint. If you call customer service they read you some script with broken English. I will never do business with Linksys (now part of Cisco) EVER AGAIN.This is the WORST PRODUCT EVER. Don't buy it. You would be better off with 14.4 dialup.
This glare screen is just too expensive for what it does. I got it because i thought it would help my eyes from getting too strained and for glare reduction, well, the little stickies that help it stay on wore out too fast and i had to figure out a way to keep it on there. Overall i dont advise you buy this, its too expensive for the quality and it helped me none, my eyes still get bothered by the glare and i have tape so it stays put, yeh its a mess, i dont recommend this product.
I have used this product for a week or two now. Once a day or so, the driver software crashes, turning the Lexmark &quot;red diamond&quot; into a &quot;red X&quot; and the only solution at this point is to reboot - the device no longer will print jobs from the printer at this point. I reported the problem to support and they claim it is not a &quot;known issue&quot; - even though I find web pages on the internet which mentions other people having the same problem. &quot;Hide your head in the sand&quot; support policy, I guess. I will be returning this item, I think.
The product installed easily and worked well until the audio quit working completely after less than a month. It's definitely the switch or the cabling to the switch because the audio works fine plugged directly into my computer.The only reason I purchased the switch was to upgrade my older KVM switch to one that had audio, so I was quite disappointed. I have downgraded my rating to a 2, because it is supposed to support audio switching and it doesn't. However, it does work effectively to switch the keyboard, mouse and monitor.I have tried without success to obtain a return authorization from D-Link. My first contact was via e-mail and I described the problem as I have above. I was assigned a case number and told to call their 800 tech support number. Over a period of five days I called repeatedly at all hours of the day and could not get through to anyone in tech support. I sent a reply e-mail asking if there was a specific extension to which I could be directed. The tech responded to my e-mail stating they had been having phone problems, try again.I waited a couple of weeks in hopes that their "phone problems" would be resolved and tried again. On my next attempt I spent approximately 20 minutes on the phone working my way through their menu tree and waiting on hold before speaking to a tech. I told him I had a case id number and gave that to him. I spent 10 minutes verifying with him what I had already reported in the original e-mail I sent. He gave me a new number. I read the number back to him and he verified it. I asked him what I was supposed to do with that number. He told me I had to visit their website and input the number to receive further instructions.That seemed like just another hurdle for the consumer but I complied. I visited rma.dlink.com and input the number provided along with my phone number and received the following message - "The Case ID you provided was not found in our records" I double checked the number and tried again with the same results prompting a third e-mail to tech support. Today I received this reply, "Upon review of your concerns, it is advisable to inform that unfortunately this Case ID was not completed correctly for the RMA to occur. Call our Tech Support Dept. at 1(800)326-1688 for our third level support."They have won the battle because I am unwilling to spend any more time trying to replace this defective product. However, it's unlikely I will purchase a D-Link product of any kind again.
My experience with HP 6110 still makes me fume. The 6210 is more or less the same machine. Dont be taken in by salesmen.The machine was horrible, constantly not working and making copies at its own will. Hardware problems, the feeder doesnt work properly, we altogether gave up having it connected to the computer (winxppro) because of software problems...Making a photocopy became hell on earth. And the machine cost somewhere around $350-. A total waste and a workstopper.I just threw my unit out the window after trying to make a photocopy. Im not kidding. Out the window.Buyers beware: Do not buy this junk!Oh yes another thing. If you buy this: Keep your separate scanner, separate printer and separate fax machine. You'll most likely need them.
The size says for widescreen but does not fit completely. It works though. My headaches were gone after some days. I have a portion of the screen that peeks though one side.
2 out of 3 leaked ink when I received the package. I paid1 cent plus shipping for it. I guess you get what youpaid for.
as a matter of fact I'll never buy anything Toshiba again. It worked for only two days, while my Sony CD player had worked for 15 years (I kid you not). The only complaint I have about those two days is that it was slow to recognize disks and slow to change disks.On the 3rd day I went to put in some music CD's and it kept telling me &quot;No Disk.&quot; I tried all sorts of things to no avail. I finally called customer support and on the third call they told me I had to take it to a &quot;service provider&quot; for repair?!?!The customer support people were totally useless giving me different responses everytime I called (the first two times telling me a supervisor would call me back). Who knows what will happen when I take it all the way to Portland to get it worked on.Over all it's been a waste.
This is the worst printer I have ever owned. I had just set it up and was given the "E2" error, which means it needs paper, long behold, it won't feed the paper. It won't do anything actually. Just flashes the same error, that's all it ever does actually. Worst. Printer. Ever.
This printer uses color ink whenever you print in B&W.; This sucks up your ink and makes the quality not as good as it could be. Supposedly this only happens in duplex mode, but that is why I bought this printer.Then if any color cartridge is empty, you cannot print at all.This is just a scam to get you to buy more ink because once empty you cannot refill the ink.Do not buy as this is a horrible scam.
I first found this product in a shop at the San Francisco airport in 2007. There's a piece that clips onto the iPod earbugs and lets you add a nice, soft pad which greatly improved the fit and comfort. So when we bought a 2nd iPod recently, I ordered this. The piece that clips on *doesn't fit* - it's way too big. It doesn't fit either the iPod earbugs or some oval-shaped ones I bought and didn't like because of the fit.I contacted the company (Griffin)and they sent another one, free. Same problem. Doesn't fit. WTF???
The Canon ink cartridges were not in the factory pack as illustrated in your ad , but were sent in a cardboard box, loose with no Canon literature and certainly no blister pack. Both ink cartridges were as if they had been removed from Canon's normal blister-pak.
This has to be one of the dumber routers that I have worked with. First, the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, an address that conflicts with many DSL modems. Several times, my internet connection would go down, and I could not access my DSL modem through the router, even though all was properly connected. I would have to plug my computer directly into the modem, and then into the router to get the connection working again. Many times when this happened, I could not even access the router by typing in the IP address! Sometimes I would be able to access the "home page" but not any other pages. Just recently, the router has been randomly disconnecting for a few seconds, messing up Skype calls and cancelling uploads in process. There are only two possible user names: admin and user, a potential security flaw. Why is this labeled a "high speed" router? There are many gigabit routers around, and 108mbps+ routers exist, so this is "average speed" at best. The "firewall" is just an afterthougt so dlink could put something else on the box; it does not compare to say, that of a linksys BESFR51.So with this router down (I am currently plugged directly into the DSL modem), my search goes on for a router that will simply work without complaining.
I purchased this Sony ring light for use with my DSLR A700 camera specifically for macro botanical photography. I learned immediately that there's inadequate illumination to shoot hand-held closeups of plant species in shadows; the reason I bought it. Regretfully, plants move in wind. Even minimal wind. Accurate manual - or automatic - focus while using the ring light is just about impossible in anything other than absolutely calm conditions - a situation seldom encountered. I'm back to using a mirror held by someone else to direct sunlight toward shaded subjects.
I run a lot and found these headphones uncomfortable and difficult to keep in place. They would slide out of my ears and never properly seated well. The back rubs against my neck and feels like it's pulling, even when I know the cord is free. The behind the ear design of the cord is clever, but not enough to save these headphones from the discard pile.I ended up being much happier with the Seinheisser (sp?) which fit great and sound great. They're a bit more expensive than the Nike Flight headphones though.
The unit worked very well for a while, but, one day, I plugged it in and the iPod just went dead. It did not register in the computer, and would not play any music. I returned the iPod to the Apple store, and they gave me a new one. But, a few months later, the exact same thing happened again! This time, however, I'm beyond the 1-year warranty, and do not think Apple will help me out again.Beware of this product! Don't trust your expensive music player to a cheap power cord - buy a different brand and save yourself a headache.
This camera comes straight from a Chinese Wholesaler and the screen has a blue tint to it so the pictures do not come out right. also this camera is supposed to have 12MP. What camera that is 150 dollars ever have 12MP. This camera is the worst camera I have ever owned. I recommend not to buy this camera. I bought it from a Chinese Wholesaler hoping to get something decent. I had to sell it on here just to get some of my money back. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA.
I ordered it (1GHz) NEW through "Electronic Express". It had been repackaged into a container for a 2GHz splitter with Scotch tape. I don't know if it was used but it wasn't "new in box" (See customer images). The (1GHz) splitter I'd been using for 10 years performs better (doesn't pixelate) so I switched back to it and will never use the Monster. It's not cost effective to return it but it was $$$ well spent to verify the common theory that "Monster" gets a premium price for poor quality products. Amazon is awesome but Electronic Express has seen the last of my business.
I liked this unit for the first four months in spite of the fact that the installion CD does not work with Vista and I had to download the software from the web. Then the scanner quit working. After numerous emails to support and trying all of their "fixes", they finally sent me a replacement. Then the software problems started. The drivers kept mysteriously uninstalling themselves. HP had a fix for that but when I downloaded it and tried to run it, it told me I didn't need it. I was finally able to get a printer driver to stick around but not the scanner driver. I have literally spent hours and hours uninstalling and reinstalling the software more than a dozen times and still have never gotten back the printer control panel. After another round of emails with support, they gave me inaccurate instructions for using their downloaded uninstall utility which caused more problems when I tried to reinstall the software. After four tries I finally got a finished install including the scanner driver. But still no HP Director. Now the scanner is not functioning properly again. It cuts off the top of every document regardless of where I place it on the scanner bed. I wish I read these reviews before I purchased this. I'm so tired of dealing with the aggravation, mine is going to end up in the scrap heap as well.
Its a waste of lot's of time to try and use this product if you have SBC DSL service. No one can help despite hours of trying. Netgear's on-line help was a nightmare, particularly since the person could barely speak english and was based in Bangladesh.
This little EXPENSIVE ($230+) woofer sounded great for 7 weeks. IT JUST DIED. We were not using it when it died. We turned it on, it had power, BUT NO SOUND. We researched B&E; Electronics return policy and were disappointed to learn B&E;'s return policy expired ONE day BEFORE we discovered it was not working (weird). B&E; will not pay for shipping according to their return policy and this is a heavy little item to return. STUCK with the bill, but no sound.7/11/12 UPDATE: B&E; Responded with THIS IS NOT their PROBLEM. THIS IS A AMAZON.COM problem. E&B; refused to exchange this subwoofer for one that works. AMAZON.COM will not let us respond to them because their warrantee expired ONE day before we noticed the Subwoofer was no longer working. Seriously? This Subwoofer is only ONE MONTH old.7/12/12 UPDATE I found a way around the barn to contact Amazon.com customer service today. Left the problem in their hands to resolve. My next update will only be if AMAZON.COM helps with a refund or replacement in a timely fashion. If I have no more updates, ASSUME Amazon.com has let me down and is not willing to help with this defected product either.If you don't get an update from on the resolution with Amazon, assume I have disputed the charges on my credit card.I seriously feel ripped off for the first time ever shopping on the Amazon.com website.Polk Audio PSW111 Subwoofer (Single, Black)
These headphones produce decent sound quality. However, the plastic bar that holds them together is very poorly made. Mine broke after only a few months of infrequent use. These are definately not worth the high price for only a few months worth of use.
i bought this product with the emotion, wow it has 4 usb port, and keep cool my laptop. but when i start to use this it didnt work. the usb port put so hot, i turn it of the cooler. then anything work, i wrote to eforcity. and one week later then sended me a email with the return policy. i paid around $28 to bring this to my country in El Salvador, i have to pay to send this product to eforcity, then i have to wait around one or two weed to tell me if they can give a other cooler laptop. at the end i decided to fix it by my own, it will be chipper and quickly. please DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT IS A WASTE OF MONEYY. DONT BUY. TRY TO FIND OTHER ONE. AND THE RETURN POLICY SUCK.
I'm not seeing as much improvement in signal reception as I had hoped. Areas that were receiving acceptable signals before now show stronger reception. Areas that were marginal before show little improvement despite all efforts at antenna placement and aiming.
Have not found one transmitter that is any good. Would recommend going to your local car audio place and having them put in a direct connect. Got one for $100 and it is lots better.
I ordered these in December 2010 and that first pair stopped working in May of 2011. The left side earphone seemingly lost all bass and sounded very tiny. After researching this issue it was clear that it was driver flex. This occurs when pressure pops the small diaphragm on the speaker toward the magnet and it sticks. A shame because they sound great when they work. I called Monster and they told me to send them in. That cost me $14 in shipping fees.The new pair arrived about one month later and I enjoyed them until September. Once again I contacted Monster via phone and they told me to send them in. Because this was my second return they offered to send me a free Fedex shipping label. I sent them in the next day and I haven't heard anything since. I have tried emailing them and have received absolutely NO response at all. Nothing! Every time I call they tell me that the headphones are back-ordered and the estimated arrival is unknown.The only conclusion I can come to is this. Monster is deliberately not sending me the headphones in hopes that I either forget about them or that the 3 year warranty runs out so they can have a real reason to ignore me. This is without a doubt THE WORST customer service I have ever encountered and I beg you, don't get sucked into their black hole of disappointment and failure. The name truly fits this company perfectly. A Monster indeed.UPDATE: I called again on January 10, 2012 and once again I was told that the Turbine headphones were not in stock. The customer service rep said all I can do is wait. At this point I would like a full refund but that is never going to happen.
not really gog, poor range, nice lens, not an easy installation to see over the web
i ordered 2 of TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX and PC Universe sent me 2 of TWIN2X2048-6400C5DHX and the plastic case is damage when i received it. send me the right item otherwise refund ASAP.
brought these as temporary solution before my headphones arrivehorrible, even for this price it sounds like shitthrew away after a few minutessave yourself some troubledont buy this and go down street and get an ice cream
I had the same problem as some other reviewers. The cable worked fine for a few weeks and now the cable will not work unless you bend it and play with it to make contact. It is past the time I can return it. It was cheap so not a big deal but it is either a bad run or just a cheaply made product.
Sony must have put in designed 14 month failureI purchased 4 of these monitors and on there 14th month each one of them failed faded to black
My experience with this product was COMPLETELY NEGATIVE. It did NOT erase the hard drive data- instead it erased the Windows operating system. The data was still on the hard drive, but the computer could not be started again. To dispose of the computer I had to remove the hard drive from the machine and destroy it with a sledge hammer. I did not need useless software to destroy the drive. this software does not work and causes additional damage to the computer.This company's customer service is even worse than the software-- consider yourself WARNED!
This is a single standard lens no a wide angle if you buy it as a wide angle Len you wii give your money away.
I initially liked this lens and it looked like it was going to stay with my Canon 500D. I really liked the compactness and all-in-one portability. But after comparing the picture quality of this lens with my Canon 55-250 IS, the softness in quality was quite noticeable indeed. Like other reviewers, the thing that bothered me as well was the lens creep. I tried the rubber band trick but eventually took it off since it was not nice to look at. But the thing that really made me give up on this lens was the defective lock switch. Even in the Off-position, the lock would only work 30% of the time. I'm afraid I'm going to break that darn thing. Really not worth the hassle, especially with the amount of time and money spent to buy this. My advice is look somewhere else if you don't want to get dissapointed.
The keyboard keys stick and do not respond to touch, I want to return the itme.
I have been a audiophile for coupe years. I own speakers that range from $40 to $2000. I bought this couple days ago, due to that I live in college right now and I don't have too much space to set my speaker system. I thought Bose C2 would be good, because I have seen so many ad and good review about it. But I was so disappointed, the Bose speaker sounds even worse than my $60 Ihome speaker that I use as alarm clock. I immediately returned it, and did some research about Bose. It turns out Bose is really good at advertising and marketing their product. If you go to any audiophile community, Bose is pretty looked down there. Bose has also been manipulating the customer review, so the good review about Bose are likely to be posted by Bose employees.Anyway, if you want a good speaker set, just don't go with those multimedia speaker. Invest a amplifier and a decent bookshelf speaker. I bought Lepai amplifier and Sony SS-B1000 for $80, they sound so much better. Some people also suggest using a amplifier and a decent bookshelf speaker can easily beat any computer speaker that is under $300.
I already have exactly one that is similar to this one that works perfectly. This one makes everything stutter, multiplies keystrokes, stutters the pointer all over the screen, turns on commands not asked for (like delete) and makes life on a desktop miserable. I have no idea how to correct this as there is no software to install/control it with other than what the os seems to think is needed.
This item is not worth the cost of shipping. Let alone the price of the product.I ordered one as a Deal of the Day for about $8. The first one died after one successful use. Amazon customer service was wonderful, cross shipping me a replacement in no time at all.The second one lasted about three weeks before it died.It worked like a champ when it worked, but it's not worth the effort to try for a third.I would stay away from this product if I were you.
I think the merchant fulfilling this order (Price Pro's) has incorrect model info. The battery they sent is not what is in the picture, nor was it the right voltage or mAh rating. I've never had to return anything sold by Amazon, so this will be a learning experience and I hope it goes well.
The reason I bought this radio was to take it when I walk the dog. I find that I have to constantly hold onto the radio and reposition it to keep the signal, which seems to fade out our dissolve into static every few feet. I don't know if this is from interference or what, but it is really irritating. Buy something else!
I bought this dvd player for 40.00 and it worked for about 2 months now it works about once a month when it wants to i usually have to play with the cables all of the time to even get it to work for a few minutes dont buy it it sucks pay even a dollar more this thing is not worth a penny.
I have owned this TV for (15) months now. The delay in coming on started about (3) months ago.At first it was taking about a minute to display a picture and sound(except for the little melody)played on startup.The the delay got longer and longer.As of today the set takes (7) minutes plus to display a picture and sound. The little startup melody just plays over and over to a blank screen.Also in the DVD mode (I have satelite) the sound has to be turned up to around 40% to hear it clearly. No I am not hearing impaired.I expected more from a set this expensive.Maybe I just got a lemon. I will think twice before my next Samsung purchase.
I bought this as a gift for my parents this Christmas. They are not technically savvy, yet love to get pictures of the grandkids. I set it up for them. First of all, I work in IT, and so am usually pretty good with most computer issues. There is NO way that people like my parents could ever handle setting this thing up. It is very complicated. After struggling for hours, it finally found my network. However, it couldn't find my computer. I emailed customer support (yes, that's right, for $300 there is NO phone service). It took 2 days for them to respond, with basically the same information that is on their website. Obviously, having tried all those things already, I replied that I needed more direction. 3 days for the next response. Long story short, I never got an answer from them. Our "chain of communication" was cut off by them. They just never responded to my last message. In the end, I was able to get another IT professional to help set this up. But, between the two of us, it took HOURS. This frame is lovely, and the idea is great. But it is not ready for prime time yet. And just to re-iterate, if you want to charge $300 for a picture frame, it is unforgivable to not provide phone support. I would never touch anything from these guys again.
I have worked with several types of networkedcameras, the panasonic versions are cheaper andbetter, though they too have shortcomings, youcan overcome.The Linksys, a name I love and have used muchof their networking equipment, has some problems.The biggest problem for me is that though themarketing info says the camera comes with a webserver, that is a deceitful statement. You cannotview this camera with any browser, you have to havespecial software plugin through IE.There is no way to access a jpg or bmp or gif or anyimage file ... this is unforgivable. This is a blatantattempt to force the users to have to subscribe totheir Internet service. It is thievery as far as Ican see.The image quality is not good, and needs light, butit would have been acceptable to me if I could viewit, or access if from the internet on any browser.The wireless worked well, and was easy to set up, butthis baby is going back tomorrow morning, and I haveto say, Linksys knows better, so this is a sign to methat Cisco and Linksys are just out to suck yourwallet dry.The new cheapie on the network block is going to beHawking Tech, and I am wondering if they will comeout with a network camera anytime soon.I will now have to buy another Panasonic - NON-wirelessnetwork camera to monitor my front door. I expectbetter, and if Linksys would come out with a firmwareupgrade that would fix these shortcomings, them I wouldgladly keep this white elephant, for over $200.00.Sorry, I give it a 1/10, would say 0, but it will workfor some people.
Well, one good thing is the sound quality has improved from the last one (4G, color iPod, no video) but the fact that the EQ still is mind-blowingly-horrible is not very good. I also don't like the fact that FM doesn't come with it (i have to buy a $50 dollar remote? HELLO RIPOFF).The screen is also very very nice, but they still have the problem with 1/5th the colors of all other screens out their (have you seen the creative Vision:M compared to the iPod? It has 5 times the colors).Also the battery life. 2 Hours for video? I can't even watch a full movie without it dying. That sucks for travel.Then their comes the iTunes part. Eh. I'd rather have control of my music thank you, and too bad theres no Drag and Drop. Also the fact that it doesn't work with any Music Subscription Service (except the iTunes, of course). No other recording features either.I'm returning this. Apple can do better then this. They should figure out how to stick a FM tuner as well as get recording features without me having to pay an extra 50 bucks a piece for each of those features.
If the case did not fit the organizer, I would think ... sent me the wrong product. It seems to consist of two pieces of vinyl-covered cardboard held together with a strip of Grade Z elastic. I would judge it contains about 75 cents worth of material. It does not appear that the organizer is protected around the edges, only on the front and back. This is a ... product, not a ... one.
Living in a fringe area and to date relying on a set top antenna to pull in a few stations, I decided to purchase the DB8 for better reception in anticipation of the changeover to digital. I based my decision on previous reviews and specs.The results? Worse reception of the single station we pull in clearly with the set top antenna, and marginally better reception of two other stations - still grainy and noisy, however.What a waste of money. I definitely do not recommend the DB8.
I've been a fan of Sennheiser since the 70s and had several of their open air headphones. These modestly prices wireless headphones are a big disappointment, but I guess you get what you pay for. Lots of hiss when there is no music playing, control unit shuts off and you have to unplug the jack from the stereo to revive it and the instructions TOTALLY SUCK. Other than that, they're OK.
Right out of the box, the factory mouse would not work, no matter what I did. So, I tried a Microsoft Intelimouse; that didn't work either. Then, I tried a Logitec cordless mouse, which worked! I then attempted a drive image of the C drive. I tried to use Memorex CD-RW media, but that didn't work. I then tried CompUSA CD-RW media of the same specifications, and that did work. I hate to think where I would be if I hadn't tried these fixes. This is not inspiring for a brand new computer. My only consolation is that the computer was dirt cheap for what appears to be good features. Nothing else appears to be wrong with it, so far. If you buy it, I hope you have better luck than I did.
the head phone doesn&#8217;t stay in my ears. the sound quality is just horrible. I hate this. Just put it in a box and never use it. don&#8217;t waste your money on this.
This USB adapter is wasting of money and time. Originally I wanted to upgrade my 11.b adapter to 11.g adapter, so i bought this one. It turned out a bad bad decision, the speed fluctuated so wildly, and drops connection several time an hour. And the distance betwen the adpter to the router is only 6 feet downstairs.
Based on reading these reviews, I went ahead and purchased this camera. I am finding however, that I actually prefer my Kodak camera. It seems that as I look at the screen while taking a shot, the screen seems low quality. Once the shot is taken however, it looks fine. But my main concern is the picture quality I am receiving!! While on my camera (through the LCD) the picture looks good. However, when I try to print, (either at home or at the lab) the pictures all seem to have a "cast" over them. Almost like a grey coloring, and VERY digital looking! Also, any picture taken with red in it prints out horrible! Everything takes on a red hue! It very well could be me, or maybe my camera is defective, but I never had any problems with my Kodak. I just wanted to upgrade after having my baby. I am really considering returning this camera.
The advertisement states drum KIT, what kit? there was only a drum, which never operated properly, my drum light continues to flash and when I emailed the company regarding this matter, I never got a response(I mistakenly rated this item with a star, it shouldn't have a star).I'll never order from this company again.
i really had to put my mouth RIGHT on the microphone, which is really awkward. if you sit any distance away, it doesn't pick up hardly any sound at all.obviously when i'm webcamming with friends or family, i dont want this huge black thing in the middle of the screen covering up my face!:( very disappointed
I received this product as a gift, and I was very excited to use it! I loaded the software, plugged in the keychain using the USB port, followed the directions, and it would not connect. I uninstalled the software, reinstalled, and still no luck. The hardware was being recognized- I got the "chime" every time, but the software would not recognize the photo viewer. I even went online and downloaded the drivers from the webiste. After 2 phone calls to Tech Support, (one of which was quite annoying because the rep would not hold while I reinstalled the software- a total of 45 seconds- so I had to hang up and dial right back only to wait another 15 minutes on hold), they recommended that I return the product to the place it was purchased.
Garbage- Didn't do a blooming thing! Antennaweb.org advised I should be able to get 3 channels with indoor antenna, and I got none.
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.
Only audio works. Thats all its good for. They were suppose to send me another one. Never did.
I'm not the type of person who is picky about sound quality, so I figured it wouldn't matter if I got cheap speakers. Boy, was I wrong. These buzz and aren't even worth listening to. Their best feature is the blue LED power light. You'd be better off plugging a pair of cheap dollar headphones into the back of your computer. You've been warned. I wish someone had told me.
I may have read the product wrong but my camera did not fit into ths case.
bought it to cheap to afford to send it back, I am throwingit away. It was never used, unable to assemble... is that 20 words?How many times do I have to review the same piece of crap?Buy one more expensive so you can afford to return it when defective.
Worked OK for 1st month then stopped; devise now displays a msg to reset it which after following directions in manual carefully didn't revive it.Since Navigon no longer allows any buyers to call them (RED FLAG), sent Navigon's Customer Support a total of 5 emails requesting HELP over past 5 weeks. All I get is an OUT-OF-OFFICE auto-response (RED FLAG #2).I'd suggest buying another device.... too bad since it did a gd job for 4 weeks.If I ever get a response I will update this post.
Product has ripped three times, after hours of sewing and mending, it barely holds up to treadmill running and weight lifting. The "plastic" material is cheap and terribly easy to fracture, the neoprene material is good, the velcro works great. Don't leave your sansa in the thing after running, it will cause the back to oxidize. Find another product for the run!
Bought this to use for a wedding. The little metal piece where the flash slides into popped off after a few days of practice with it. Super-glue seems to do the trick in putting it back together. Second star for the way it sits nicely against camera without scratching the body and having a knob that still allows tripod mounting.
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.
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!
The durability of the Nike headphones are awful.The wires shorted out in 5 months!Complete waste of money!!
This PDA is one of the worst Windoze PDA's out there and has not user replaceable battery. It will be a paper weight in 1.5 yrs.Battery life is very low per charge, it will stay more on the power adaptor than in use. Useless on long trips.The Windoze OS is a bad idea for handhelds. Comparing raw MHz/MB or advertized feature set is not a good idea with PDA's. (8MB on Palm OS does more than 64MB on bloated Windoze.) All the cool features look great for first few weeks and then the gadget might stay in your drawer!Easy of use, reliability, battery life and intuitive software (like a Nokia) are more important than voice recording, mp3 playback and video. Check out the &quot;Zen of Palm&quot; if you aren't convinced that Palm OS is much better.Toshiba support for their PDA's is horrible and build quality is poor. I think I have given enough warning to stay away from this. If you desperately want a PC in your Pocket buy an iPaq.
1. It's an Iomega product but it was given to me so its free - that is good thing (I think).2. It sounds like a cement mixer - that is bad thing.3. It does not power down automatically at system shut down time requiring me to remember (not hard since it screams) to manually shut it down. - that is also bad thing, (a very bad thing), and from my view point represents what just what I expect from Iomega engineering.4. It's fast - that's good thing.5. It is an Iomega product - that is always bad (but it was a gift, "I Think").6. Never install Iomega software or bundled software, it is consistently substandard or just marketing software (Norton Ghost) designed to encourage the purchase of the fully functional product. Just plug it in and let XP find a driver.6. Recommendation: if and only if it is a gift - take it, but beware of "friends" bestowing (Iomega) gifts.
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.
Never acually received the product. False advertising. I appreciate the seller being honest about it all but it was still a disappointment.
I wanted to replace the headphones that came with my iPod so I decided to try these thinking they would be an improvement(sound quality). I've read pretty good reviews so I figured why not. Unfortunately I was pretty disappointed in their overall sound quality. The headphones that came with my iPod sounded way better than these. Yes, the bass response was slightly better but I went back to the ones that came with my iPod. I'm pretty picky when it comes to sound quality so I make sure the songs I load onto my iPod are high quality. If you're like me I wouldn't waste your $ on these.
This was nice for the first day and broke on the second day. It seems very cheap, the case bends and some of the models require 2 ubs ports! Seagate is replacing it, but still I don't even want another one.
Item did not function and was of very poor quality. I went to Radio shack and purchased a much better one.
i purchased this camera while pregnant with my first child. i purchased it because of the economical price, the high number of megapixels, and the zoom lense. i have since regretted the purchase of this item very much. first, the quality of the pictures is poor. many of my pictures turn out blurry. i use the appropriate setting and don't shake or anything like that. still, the pictures consistently turn out blurry! and it's really not noticable until the pictures are printed 5 by 7 or larger. secondly, i get a lot of red eyes. my final complaint is that there is a really long delay between takes--which is terrible when taking pictures of a baby! the camera takes about 15 seconds to save each picture. i would not recommend that anyone buy this camera. that being said, it's a fairly popular digital camera and i have 3 friends with this camera who have no complaints. if you're using it to take pictures of adults--it might work just fine. but with a baby who can't stay still--it's not a good fit.
we liked the idea until we received it and it was not built to support the new apple ipod photo so we had to send it back.
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
I bought this voice recorder. Below on the page Amazon had listed the accessories that go with this product. The AC adapter listed on the Amazon site is WRONG. Furthermore, don't bother buying this because the adapter is almost impossible to find. Amazon should correct their error and mention that the product and the adapter have been discontinued. A lot of money to pay for a recorder that doesn't have any attainable accessories. I am really surprised at how Amazon has become very error-ridden of late. I will take my business elsewhere for all things not books.
First off, let me tell you the Monster Turbines are one of the coolest looking and solid feeling in-ear headphone I have ever come across. Monster has definitely gone above and beyond to create a unique and desirable looking product. Unfortunately, my praise ends there...and abruptly.It doesn't take an "audiophile" to recognize how truly pathetic the sounds quality is in these headphones. The sound is muffled, unclear, and extremely uninspiring. Maybe my expectations were a bit inflated leading into my initial assessment, nevertheless, I was thoroughly disappointed. The Turbines were my first pair of so-called "premium" in-ear headphones (upgrading from the Harmonix Platinum i-series) and not only did I see no improvement, I actually experienced a DECLINE in quality. I immediately returned the headphones.To be fair, I have since read other reviews pointing to the music source as being a determining factor in the sound quality of the Turbines (at the time I was using the Samsung Glide and playing 128kbps mp3's). Also, I may not have put the Turbines through enough "burn-in" time, which some head-phones (e.g. Sennheiser IE8) up to 20 Hrs of usage. That being said, if I am paying $150-180 for a pair of headphones, I would expect them to outperform my $40 headphones, irregardless of what source I am playing the music from and even without much burn-in time.I have since purchased Sennheiser IE8's and Shure SE530's. These headphones (particularly the Shure SE530's), are in another stratosphere vs the Monster Turbines. I am able to hear the most subtle intonations and am truly blown back by how crisp and projected the sound is. The highs and lows are perfectly balanced and outside noise is completed shut out. They are almost a hazard when I am walking around the city, as I am totally immersed in the music and cannot hear anything going on around me...these headphones put me in my own little "music heaven".If you are going to dish out over $150 on in-ear headphones, stay away from the Turbines. I would instead recommend looking for a good deal on a pair of Sennheisers or Shures.
broke within a week after the manufacturer's warranty ended and is too expensive to fix:(
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've had the palm kit for over 2 years and the case is now starting to break on the edges from flipping it open anytime I use it. This is from normal use and not from even flipping the case open and holding it open. It seems the edge of the case is re-enforced with a piece of wire and the leather has worn away on both sides and exposed the wire to the point where it has broken on both sides.The stylus/pen thing is not very useful and is a bad design. I'm not really sure which function I'll get when I turn and push down the button on top.As for the screen protectors, I can tend to be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to having no bubbles under the clear coat but that wasn't even the thing I was most disappointed with. I was going through a new protector almost every month because it would get more and more difficult to write in the same spot due to the wear on the protector. In the end I bought a Boxwave screen protector and I am much happier. Although the Boxwave screen protector is more expensive then all the other screen protectors, the one protector I have had for a little over a year is still going strong.
Shields well, Connections built very BAD, CHEAPLY MADE!Dont let the look or the Brand fool you when you considering this cable, All I did was pull the cable from my Receiver in my car, I was Carefull and the Connection still ripped off! The Wirers are PAPER THIN not Kidding!Buyer BEWARE!
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 left it in my coat pocket. The ON button got pushed. The lens tried to extend. Now, it doesn't open at all anymore. Nice camera while it worked, though.I also kind of thought the "touch" interface with the buttons along the edge was goofy.
The description does not state a color, but the picture is quite clear - this item is intended to be white (or maybe off-white). What I received could only be described as "olive green". If this were going to be installed inside a Humvee, it would be perfect. On an office desk? Not so much.
STAY FAR AWAY from the product! Purchased first one and had to return because of a defective sd card reader. Recieved second one and have been unable to download maps by syncing with computer. Loaded maps via sd card slot on computer instead. Recently lost voice prompts and pda will no longer sync with calendar - lost connection. Garmin tech support has been unresponsive - cricket, cricket. I am seeking to return for refund and will purchase different brand than Garmin.
Order arrived promptly but once charged and placed into camera the batteries did not work or hold a charge. Contacted customer service by email, they responded quickly with return instructions, replacemement batteries were sent within a short time. The new batteries did not hold a charge either.
I bought this to connect an iMac to a G4 Mac. I now know that this cable is restricted to pc computers and does not fit Mac 400. Also, the packaging is so difficult to open that I had to cut the plastic. Therefore, I have a cable that is of no use to me which I cannot return. This information should have been included in the description.
Bought the camera last October and have been happy with it in every way. When I got the camera, I bought a hard plastic cover to put over the LCD for protection (I'm a little obsessive with my gadgets in this way...I treat them very very well). A couple weeks ago, I took it out of its case (where it had been sitting on my desk for a few weeks), and discovered a crack had formed in the LCD screen UNDER THE PROTECTIVE COVER. The crack appeared to radiate from the optical viewfinder. I sent the camera in, and predictably, they would not cover the repair under the warranty. The kept telling me that I had to have applied pressure to the screen for this to happen. And they ignored the fact that I had a 1/8" plexiglass barrier on that screen. I paid for the repair because it was cheaper than buying a new camera, but after being a loyal canon customer for many years (this was my 4th Powershot), they will no longer have my business. The 1-star is indicative of Canon's customer service.
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.
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.
My husband purchased two of these players. Both of them are now going into the garbage after only 5 months. We had never purchased Toshiba products before, but we had always heard they made quality merchandise. Well if these players are an indication of what they call quality, I will never buy another of their products. The players stopped playing any DVDs after the first few months. Whenever you put in a movie, you get a message that says "bad", which I guess means the dvd is bad. We have tried at least 10-12 different discs and always get the same message, so we have finally given up. The two players we have are going to the garbage man this week. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ONE!!!!
In my opinion, not worth the money. I'm getting more hiss and less bass then with the el cheapo set I replaced, Also, you have to go through a series of odd twists and contortions to get them lined up pefectly in the ear, otherwise you get about half of the sound. This is a real pain if you re trying to use them sompleace where you might have to remove them regularly, suc as at the office.
I've never had so much trouble with DVD-R media as with these. I've used about a third of my spindle, and at least half of them had to be thrown away because of media errors. I thought TDK made bad discs, but these really take the cake. Never, ever buying these again. Save yourself a lot of hassle and frustration and avoid these discs.
Shipped product was defective. It generated high pitch feedback noise in the right speaker when the noise-canceling was on. Had to return to Warehouse. They should have never shipped a defective unit. Beware: they can take it back but can not provide replacement although their return policy is stated to be identical to Amazon.The headphone had a nice box, good fit and good material construction.
The order was cancelled for no reason. Not a good experience in general...
My Palm Z22 died after only five months of moderate use. It had never been dropped, and I always kept the battery charged. Don't waste your money like I did!
everytime i buy anything online i live to regret it. Don't buy electronics online. There is no warranty, tracking people down is impossible and it's not worth the minor savings.
We ordered this product for my mother-in-law for Christmas, and were very disappointed to find that we were unable to load our photos onto the device. We called Coby technical support and were told we'd get an email about how to fix the problem...once we received the email it was only the same set of instructions on their website and didn't help us at all. Nothing loads up...the screen is completely blank. We are computer people so I do not think this is user-error. We will be sending this product back.
I do a reasonable amount of bypass printing -- checks, paper in different colors, envelopes. I should've read the "weak manual feed" reviews more carefully before buying this thing, but I was dazzled by the reasonably fast speed & dual-sided printing ability.I'm having the same problems as many others with the manual feed. Of every 10 envelopes I have to reprint 4, and roughly half the full size sheets print crooked or get wrinkled. This is not a high success rate. Yes, I follow the manual's directions, and still get these abysmal results. "Cantankerous" is the kindest adjective I can apply to the manual feed. And unlike other models the manual feed is only good for one sheet at a time printing, no stacking possible.And what genius decided to design the rear straight-through output door so that somebody has to stand there and catch the output (unless you want to double the footprint & put a tray behind the printer)? Other models have the door angled so the output stacks.At least I didn't pay full price for this printer, got it on sale. Wouldn't pay more than $130 for it, though, knowing what I do now. Looks like I can't retire my old 2100 yet.
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.
I bought a refurbished iRiver H10 about a year ago and happily loaded it up with songs. I never particularly liked the design of the operating software, but I'm not that picky--as long as it worked I was fine with it.But about three months later, the device died completely. I assumed this was a battery failure--a not uncommon issue with refurbished electronics. I put it aside intending to send it in for repair at some point.Well, recently I pulled it out again and set about trying to contact iRiver to see what the repair options might be. Much to my shock, I discovered that the battery for the H10 is sealed inside the case and cannot be replaced. This means that the whole device will have to be thrown away.What a waste, and what an absurd way to design an expensive portable electronic device. Based on my experience I plan to stay as far away from iRiver products as possible.
Do not buy this mobo if you plan on overclocking your system. There is an issue with this particular model that causes some of them to reset to factory settings if any sort of external USB storage is plugged in upon start up.
I own one of these turds! Bought it based on past, (positive), experience with Olympus film cameras.BIG F-ing mistake! Kinda like a Jag; better buy two, so you have one to use while the other is in the shop for whatever is wrong with it this time.Worked great fresh out of the box on a January, 2003 vacation in Switzerland, except for the slowww shutter response.Slowwwww!It's been all down hill since then.Sure it burns batteries; but the real pisser is when you drop newww batteries in, open the lens cover and nothing happens. You open the battery door, close the door and yes, yes, well maybe the lens will activate and the monitor illuminate.Maybe not.The battery door seems to be an issue on Olympus cameras of this design.Nice: especially when your taking the pictures of those special events,. Proms , 18th birthdays. Well you know.Another issue seems to be the cards. Both of my 256 cards and the emergency 16mb back-up have unexpectedly popped-up with the blue screen; (formt), message. The 256's on Xmas day!This with 20-40 pix already on the 256 cards. Great way to celebrate the Xmas holiday with relatives; all shooting with their SONYS and NIKONS!Maybe Xmas 2006...Olympus tells me to take the cards to a drug store and ask them to recover and either print or copy to disc, the pictures already on the cards, IF they can be recovered.Weak!!!They tell me if I have them service the camera for $99.00, they'll warranty it for 6 months.Listen, the total wear and tear on this camera I purchased three years ago for the Swiss trip, is about three months. I don't shlep it around everywhere with me to take pictures of crap. No extreme sports, like camera flinging. Just a warm and fuzzy camera holster and gentle touching. Not kinky, I just take care of my stuff.SONY and NIKON both look really good about now. 7 megpixels anyone?Olympus?I think not!
I own a dance studio and I've gone through many tape decks through the years. This one is not really user friendly for my purposes. I personally don't care for decks that play tapes on the reverse side, since it makes it too hard for me to quickly find the song I am looking for. Also, you can't make good edits from one tape to another with this type of deck. I prefer the older type decks that only play one side of the tape.
I ordered an Iomega 33215 250 GB hard drive on 07/01/07 and received in from Tech-for-Less on 07/06, in what looked like a factory sealed package. I opened the box and took out the HD, power supply, PS cables and USB cable. I also took out a very skimpy "Quick Start" guide printed in several languages. I made all the connections to my computer and nothing happened. After a bit of trouble shooting I determined that the power supply was dead.I went online to Iomega to find Customer Support and discovered that if a customer wanted support it would be $25 up front. After a little more fiddling with IO's web I found a live chat site that did not cost anything to receive support. After about 15 minutes of trying I was connect to a live chat person, who, after asking a few questions, said that a new power supply would be sent the next day and the old one should not be returned.The new P.S. arrived on 07/16, with instructions to return the old PS to Iomega??. I connected the HD w/ new PS on 07/17 and then discovered that a software CD that is needed was not included with the HD. I spent the next two days, off and on, trying to connect with Iomega Customer Service, without success. So far, I am refusing to pay Iomega $25 to ask them to send me their CD.It is now 07/22 and in frustration, and considering sending everything back and starting over again, I went to the Tech-For-Less website and read its 100 % satisfaction statement, along with its 800 phone number for its customer service. Today is Sunday and their hours are Monday through Saturday, so, I will have to wait until tomorrow to see what I will have to do next. It has now been three weeks and I am yet to back up a single Kb.
CD's won't play. Tried troubleshooting tips and got one to play, once. Unit just keeps cycling through the cd's and never plays them. I have brand new cd's in the unit. Radio is great. Sound is good for a unit like this. Installation was easy. Looks very nice. I am returning it and may give it another try because I like the idea of the ipod attachment and the sound was good.
I purchased this tuneview product a year ago. I had a number of problems from the beginning. First the base unit was received defective. The audio out jack did not work. I immediately contacted customer service on their website, and received a friendly note that they would replace the unit. After repeated requests asking for a description of how I would go about returning it, I never heard from them again. However, the keyspan remote still worked so I used it, by connecting the audio out from the ipod directly. Initially I was pleased with the utility and range of the product as the other reviewers have noted. However, I noticed some more problems...2- The battery connectors are made of a very flimsy and thin aluminum strip that keeps bending away from the battery thus inevitably losing contact after a short time. It's annoying having to bend this back every few weeks.3- The handset remote emits a low volume yet annoyingly high pitch sound when it is on. This of course detracts from the wonderful music coming out of your ipod. Not to mention the fact that the battery drains more quickly.4- If you have ALOT of songs on your ipod, like I do, it is VERY cumbersome to navigate and find songs. It is especially difficult finding songs in compilations. It would have been better with a quick rotating search dial instead of slow reacting up and down buttons.5- Within my warranty period, my handset remote finally failed (I never dropped the unit and it was in perfect physical condition). After repeated attempts to contact customer service, I received no reply.(Correction to original posting: It seems that the company was purchased by Tripplite while my warranty dispute was occurring, thus my claim got lost in the shuffle. When I finally contact Tripplite, they sent me a replacement unit, and they were quite friendly about it. The new unit works much better, and doesn't produce the high pitch noise that my previous unit did. I'd move the star rating back up to a 3 if I could.)
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.
I bought this for my Ipod Nano, this is not made for the Nano.Yes the Nano fits in the item, but the screen is not visible at all.The thick foam also makes the controls difficult.This was probably designed for the Shuffle and just repackaged when the Nano cought on.I had a much better Nike armband that had a cover that let you see the screen and access the controls(dog ate it).This armband is cheap, but not worth it at all.I am buying a better one very soon.
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.
The key chain became unusable after I clicked "Cancel" when the autorun started. My computer could not read it afterwards, and tried in other comupters as well. Openned a second key chain, and the autorun did not even started, and got "unreadable" device message. Contacted Covey support and I never got a message from them. I returned all the items I had bought. I am glad Amazon accepts returns and I got my refund.
mine got really hot plugged into a surge protector and burned out the first day.tried to get help but there was none.be careful thats expensive education.
I really wanted to give this one star, but that's not really fair to the board, which works fine. The videowave software is extremely limited and doesn't even allow you do do much of what is in the manual. For instance, there are modules to allow adjustment of color and brightness, but they are disabled. So all you can do is look at them. Customer service requires an ID number which is not provided with this version. So the only way you can get help is to pay for phone support. I'm so turned off by this I will likely avoid all Roxio software in the future.Bottom line, buy the board if that is what you want, but don't even think about using the software.
The VCR is dreadful when it works. I have hundreds of hours of tape that this VCR has problems playing. It always skips and you can never get the tracking down just right. There is no visial display in tracking.Also, APEX customer support is factually non-existant. Their website answeres nothing and you can't contact them via email. Also, their tech-support hotline is open 8 hours and the signal is busy during those times.You'll have to end up spending $30 to send the piece of crap back because buying electronic online is like playing Russian Roulette.
If you live in a city with a crowded FM band (which would be most major cities), you will be very disappointed. Of the 8 possible frequencies, the Nashville area has stations on 6 of them. The two remaining frequencies sound like very distant FM stations... or possibly pretty good AM stations. AM quality is not what I was expecting. If you can pick up more than a couple of stations between 88.1 and 89.5, look elsewhere.
Update: After writing an email to the President of Samsung USA, 2 PR people that work at the firm responsible for Samsung's account I finally got a response from Samsung other then telling me to wait and they would get to it whenever. All in all it took me four+ months and several hours on the phone to get a refund. I have to give them credit, once I wrote the people mentioned above someone called me the next day and shortly after my conversation with her I finally received a shipping label in my email to send the monitor back. I received the refund 3-4 weeks later. Last time I ever buy Samsung.-----------------------------Poor product with no customer service.First as promised to Jennifer (Executive Customer Service Supervisor): the phone number for Exec Service # 800-522-7341 & fax # 973-529-0293My first three (3) 305T monitors had problems right out of the box and my fourth (4th) worked for 8 months and then died. (Please note that all of these monitors were purchased brand new from three different retailers: Amazon, Newegg, B&H; Photo).Monitor #1 didn't work at all. Monitor #2: had a row of dead pixels that went from side to side of the monitor horizontally (my screen looked like it had a divider between the top and the bottom). Monitor #3 made bubbling noises whenever it was turned on. Monitor 4 worked great for about 8 months and then one day started rapidly flashing (not a typical flicker, but more like the monitor was going on and off) so bad that I had a terrible migraine after about 15 seconds. Now I've had the joy (sarcasm) of contacting Samsung's Executive Service (ECS).I first contacted Samsung executive customer service (ECS) September 12th and informed them that ideally they would like my money refunded. A few weeks after I had performed the steps requested by ECS (faxing my receipts in, etc) I called to check the status, and apparently my claim has been closed; no explanation could be given as to why. As a result I was forced to start over (this is early October). Skip ahead (past several phone calls and once of Samsung "not being able to find the receipts I submitted to them") to November 12th, I am approved for a refund since Samsung has no 305T monitors in stock to replace mine with (never mind that fact that this was my 4th one and I have provided Samsung with all of my receipts). I'm told that I should receive a shipping label to send my monitor back and should have a refund within 14-21 days from the Nov. 12th. As of this morning (December 8th) I have yet to receive a return shipping label and have heard the same pitch from ECS reps over and over again ("I am not sure what the delay is, but I will contact the refund department and CC their and my supervisor on the message."). So today I try a new tactic: I ask to speak to an ECR supervisor. Jennifer comes on the phone and tells me quite rudely that I "need to be patient" and that I "have only been waiting since October 12th". I inform Jennifer that I actually called in September 12th to which she interrupts me and informs me that date is irrelevant and that the delay is caused do to the (untrue) fact that I exchanged the monitor with a retailer originally (and I need to be more patient). Next, I tell Jennifer to look at all four receipts I submitted, as she will notice that none of the monitors were exchanged and each was made in separate purchases. Jennifer pauses for a minute and then tells me that the refund department does not typically issue refunds, they typically issue exchanges, so that is the reason for the delay and that I need to be more patient. (If you do a little research you will find out that others have been told they will receive refunds, so that process doesn't seem to uncommon.) We speak a little bit more with the end result being: I still don't know when I will receive a refund, but apparently I need to learn to be more patient and how much time it takes is irrelevant (at least to Samsung and their Executive Customer Service rep supervisors, such as Jennifer). Also, as I promised Jennifer I am posting the direct line to ECR: 800.522.7341 & ECR's fax 973.529.0293 in case anyone wants it. My next step: I guess will most likely filing a small claims suit against Samsung if I don't receive anything by the end of December.I hope this information helps. If anyone has any advice/tips it would be greatly appreciated
The design of this armband makes the ipod flap against your arm. You will end up damaging the ipod. Although the armband fits well around your arm, the ipod is not stabilized. This is not the armband for runners.
After less than two weeks of use both earbuds came off.Lousy quality. Why even make something this poor quality?
The memory card i received did not work. It was totally a waste of money and i had to go buy another card from another store in order to use the camera. VERY DISAPPOINTED with this purchase.
Keeps dropping connections. And not just the wireless connections, it even drops wired connections. I would give it zero stars if possible.
Sounds OK. No remote control. Designed to be used with JVC unit. From an audio viewpoint, it does fine.From a functional viewpoint, it will play 5 CD's, but with no remote, it's necessary to walk over to the unit and change the program, etc.
We have this TV in our bonus room and my wife uses it in the evening. This TV was great and has a wonderful picture. It features multiple HDMI inputs and in overall not a bad TV.Now the bad part, I paid a fortune for this set when it first came out and after about 13 to 14 months it began acting up. When you turned it on the screen would have pink scattered shapes all over the picture. In addition it would come on and shut off in 2 seconds. You may have to turn it on 10 to 20 times to get it to work and hopefully the screen would not be pink.After some web research I found out that thousands of people were having the same problem. I contacted the place where I purchased it and they told me that the power supply board was $650 and the labor was $150. The bill could be over $1000 if anything else was found wrong. I took it apart and found 3 bad electrolytic capacitors and replaced them for under $14 and an hour of work. It is all over the web how Samsung used 10 VDC capacitors in the assembly of the power supply and they are popping and causing the TVs to go bad.I fixed it and it has worked wonderfully since. I replaced the capacitors with the same value and physical size capacitors but I used 20 VDC rated ones and I have had no problems. I posted this review because this problem is happening on several Samsung TV models and people should know that they are easily repairable and it does not cost a fortune. Samsung make great products but this issue hurts their reputation. They don't seem to be standing up and fixing a known problem. Maybe they are making too much money on spare parts and selling new TVs.
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...
I was really excited to receive my 24 port switch. I was excited until I installed it, ( it was is very noisy). Then when I used it I never get transfers to switch up to the 100, they stay on the 10. Since this was/is a used item I suspect that the original owner knew it didn't have the 10/100 switching capability any longer. My loss, I guess. The old adage,&#34;You get what you pay for,&#34; seems to owner be the over riding lesson here.
I got the XTi to replace my XT (just wanted to upgrade) and loved it until I discovered one major flaw I could not overlook. We were trying to take a family Christmas portrait of my husband, myself, and our 5 month old daughter. I asked my mom to take the pictures one after the other while my dad tried to get our daughter to laugh. After 20 shots (using flash)the camera locked up completely with a constant "busy" signal and she was only able to take one picture every 10 or so seconds. I can't count how many great shots we missed because she was pressing the shutter and the camera wouldn't respond. I duplicated this issue over and over, confirmed in the manual that this is how it operates normally, and even communicated with Canon to confirm that this is normal.Considering I usually take many pictures at a time to try to capture a smile or a cute expression this major flaw rendered this camera useless to me. The old XT does not have this issue so I very sadly and reluctantly returned the XTi. I am so disappointed in the XTi. The major purpose is to take pictures so if there is some "flash recycling feature" that prevents me from doing that - what is the point?
After two full days of fussing, I cannot get the Targus Wireless Keyboard to work with my Casio E200 or my son's Casio E125. I bought this keyboard after reading dozens of reviews of different wireless keyboards because the features looked good. There was some ambiguity about its compatibility with the E200 on the Targus web site, but the package itself lists the E200 as a compatible PocketPC.I first had trouble with the software installation program provided on the CD. The first window asked me what kind of operating system I was using, so I checked PocketPC. The next window popped up behind the first, almost totally obscurred, and all attempts by clicking or switching windows failed to make it visible. When I used the Task Manager to end the process that was listed as nonresponsive, another process took over and seemed to finish the installation properly. But when I tried to use the keyboard with my Casio it did not work.My next problem was with the support area on Targus. None of the FAQ seemed relevant to the problem. The best suggestion was to uninstall and reinstall, perhaps without any memory cards. So I did this (and uninstalling was not easy), but still had problems with the obscurred window and frozen process.Next I checked for an updated driver installation program. There was one, so I downloaded it and tried again. This version did not produce an obscurred window and did not freeze, so I thought I had it by now. But the E200 still did not work with the keyboard. I checked everything--the batteries in the keyboard were good. My IR port worked with another computer. I just could not get a connection between the keyboard and my E200.My son owns an earlier version of the Casio PocketPC, the E125. I tried using the Targus with this version, and it still failed to work.I looked around the Targus web site for a way to ask about the problem and found nothing. I can find no help from other Casio users on the Internet. It seems that everyone else is using either USB keyboards or a different wireless keyboard. I feel alone and depressed after looking forward to using this product. It does seem to have great features. It got some great reviews by users running the same operating system software on different pocketPCs, so I can't believe it doesn't work on mine. I wish I could figure out what is going on.
I've been a computer pro for 25 years and picked this printer up about a year ago. It's been one pain in the neck after another. The cartriges claim to put out over 300 pages, but never do. You can't run the printer if the black cartrige is empty. You need the manual to use the menus to set up faxing, etc. It's slow as can be, wastes ink on restarts as it "cleans" itself and takes forever to get ready to print. Once it is finally ready, go get a cup of coffee while your pages print. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER. I've called Epson and got no satisfaction from them, just a run around.
Oh, I liked the Rio Forge 256 when I got it, but I would never buy anything from Rio again...especially not a 'refurbished' model.I bought mine for some of the features that I wanted (it could hold a memory card, and could read Audible.com files), and it looked sort of groovy. I enjoyed it while it was working.I didn't do my research -- it only had a 90-day warranty. What company can't support their product (which has no moving parts!) for more than three months? When my died out of warranty (less than two months out of warranty), the level of customer service I was offered was "You can get a replacement unit for the out-of-warranty fee of US$69." We had a long email back-and-forth exchange where I was shunted around to different 'humans' (Nathan J., and Peter L....the 'nom du jour') trying to get someone in the company to take some responsibility for selling junk.
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!
If all you plan to do is run 20# laser paper through this printer, it really is not bad. It's fast, quiet and the print quality is good. If however, you like to use your printer with different weights of paper or different finishes, your printer will not last long.Of course, that really isn't indicated well in the brochures, so I thought I would step up to a laser to reduce my printing costs, and that I would naturally be able to try new projects and papers. I had my first printer for exactly two weeks, when I was running some lightweight card stock through the printer. Not only did it jam the printer, it managed to break off some small plastic pieces inside as well.I exchanged that for another - and bought an extended warranty!!! This one has lasted a year, I learned from my last experience and have used only laser paper...projects have to be done on a different printer. Even so, the wheel that draws the paper into the printer is no longer functioning.This one is going back too.Bottom line - unless you are a very conservative printer user, move up to the bigger brands.
Admittedly this is the low end of the Kodak line, but even keeping this in mind I was disappointed with the picture quality with my DC215. Furthermore, after about 3 months the flash developed a nasty habit of going off a half second after the picture is taken. I would recommend either a different brand, or a higher-end camera.
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 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.
It worked for only 1 week. Now none of my computers will recognize it. I wasted hours of my time backing up my computers. If it's not reliable then what is the point?
This product works well only after you reboot it and everything else befor printing. When trying to print after a few inactive days the first page prints half way and nothing thereafter. Junk in my opinion. Used to like D-Link but I am leaning toward Netgear now.
There is no such thing as a "quality" digital connection. This product description is astonishingly misleading. You can get the exact same connection from a $5 digital cable.
Don't buy it even though it's gotten some decent reviews and only cost $49. I've owned nothing but Canon's for the past 6 years--S450, S600, & S750 and they were very good printers while they lasted. The print head eventually seems to go bad on all of them and they stop printing correctly. But this ip1800 is in a different league altogether. It's noisey, it doesn't feed paper straight, it burns through ink incredibly fast, and the print quality is not as good as the aformentioned. Don't waste your money. I just took mine out to the trash and it still worked. I didn't even want to give it to somebody.
This mic is surprisingly poor quality for a brand name like Audio-Technica. The sound is distant and thin and basically makes the mic unusable for a speakerphone.
When i first got my bean, i loved it. Clear sound, unparallelled battery life... I gave it a 5-star review.However, both my bean and my sister's have since quit working without any apparent cause. My sister sent hers in for repair, and it came back good as new... only to quit working again a month later.I am not going to bother with getting my bean repaired...My advice: do what I am doing, and spring for the I-Pod Video.
I was excited to receive this only to be greatly disappointed. The sound is terrible!!! I need say nothing more.
this things are terrible they just won't stay in your ears.i got a heat rash in my ears just for me to keep them on. please don't buy not even if thier 3 cents.
The basic concept of this computer is excellent and I have found the tablet function to be useful and fun. However, managing software with it has been a nightmare. It is unclear whether the issue is XP or XP for Tablet PC, but I suspect it is the latter. Every time I have loaded software it hasn't worked - seriously, every time. I have had to do numerous workarounds, and still many programs are not working. HP has been very responsive, but it doesn't change the basic problem with the software. I do not recommend this machine nor XP for Tablet PC on any computer.
Okay, I had a similar style of these before when I would go running in L.A. and they lasted me for about a year, which is not great, but passable, I think.So I needed to replace the previous pair, and I bought these, because I liked the way they folded up, and I liked how they stayed in my ears and on my head during running.Well! What a sad fate these headphones suffered--the left side went out! Apparently this has happened to a lot of people and I think Sony should reimburse us! Of course, they won't. And it's not serious enough for a lawsuit. But these headphones really are inordinately expensive for the level of quality they offer.If they ever fix this problem with the sound going out on one side, these would get a 4 or 5 star review. But if after two months, the sound goes out, that's just lame man. I thought my sweat had something to do with it. I think it's just poor engineering now. Avoid! *until Sony recognizes the problem and comments on it publicly. yeah right!
Just got these and am very disappointed as they are really not comfortable to wear. I don't think I have enormous ears or anything (am female and petite) but these don't fit over them comfortably and after 30 minutes of wearing the headphones it is really a relief to remove them. The other problem is the headband/yoke presses down very hard on the top of my head no matter how I adjust the height of the earphones. I have a set of Bose QuietTouch ones which unfortunately broke (yoke broke when I dropped them, definite weak point) and they are far more comfortable. That said, if you have tiny ears, the noise cancellation function on these seems very similar to the Bose. I'm going to save these for my kids to wear on the plane, but really not a great investment. Save your money for the Bose if you have an adult size head and ears.
I bought the BCT 15 and after about 4 months intermittent use the backlight display would not turn on. I returned the unit for repair twice and it was returned with the same problem. I tried calling their repair line and waited at least 45 minutes on hold and when I finally reached someone he told me someone would call me back, which never happened.I am left with a defective unit, under warranty and no access to service. This is the poorest example of customer service I have ever experienced.
This is a great concept to make the iPod more functional. Where it fails is mostly Apple's fault. The battery life is dismal once you hook this device up to the iPod. I can barely get a 2 hour class recorded before it turns itself off. I also froze the iPod twice trying to pause or stop a recording to get more recording time. The actual device fails where it records a huge wav file that has to be converted to a smaller format. This is really a waste of space and time.If you are looking for a good recorder that saves down to an mp3 file very easily and quickly, then go for the Sony ICD-P520 ($50-$60). The software is easy to use and the device will store almost 30 hours at high quality. It works great for recording lectures.
I BOUGHT THESE EARBUDS FOR MY THEN TWENTY-YEAR-OLD DAUGHER TO USE WITH HER 32GB COWAN PERSONAL MEDIA PLAYER. SHE WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THEM FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND THEN THEY SHORTED OUT, MAKING THEM UNUSEABLE. I THEN BOUGHT A COMPETING BRAND THAT SHE WAS ALSO HAPPY WITH.APPARENTLY SHORTING OUT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ANY TYPE OF V-MODA VIBE EARBUDS. I DO NOT KNOW THE FOLLOWING FOR A FACT, BUT I'VE HEARD THAT V-MODA IS WILLING TO DO LITTLE OR NOTHING TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VIBE'S THAT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM.
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.
if you want to waste money, be my guest.i returned it after few minutes of testingwith various sources, yepit was quite bad...few weeks later saw it in diff store, tried it againand still same signature bad design sound.crappy,muffled, time-misaligned sub-amateur product.denon / nippon columbiahas never been known for headphones,so let us leave them alone to wither.tksk
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.
My previous batch of 50 Ritek discs (silvertop, no printing anywhere) burn perfectly at 4x. So I jump in and bought 50 Ritek again. This time, 3 out of 4 will only burn at 2x. Software automatically reduced burning speed to 2x. I guess it is for good reason. Since there are other better discs for a few dollar more, I won't buy Ritek again in the near future.
I just purchased the irock!860 as a replacement for a very old Rio. I was shocked to find that this has no way of bookmarking a track -- it also starts from the beginning of a track after powering off &amp; on. Since I will use this mostly for listening to long lectures, this will be a major problem!
I bought this thinking &quot;Netgear&quot; is a brand name, honest company with sound engineering. Netgear is a division of Nortel Networks, who makes telecommunication equipment.Oh my goodness, was I wrong.This router does not work with Netgear's own FA311 ethernet controllers. It also does NOT work on Centrino laptops. I know all the fixes with the power cycling on the laptop, however BUYER BEWARE it depends on the make of your laptop. DOES NOT WORK WITH IBM THINKPADS!!!It loses connection constantly, and mangles TCP packets so that bits and pieces of each packet is missing, making your computer go into over time trying to resend lost packets.I looked at the firmware and they have not updated it to address the problems with this router.Netgear customer support is extremely unhelpful, they do not have anyone technical on staff, nor do they forward problems to their engineering teams.They probably employ hourly temps who are computer illerate, but sound nice on the phone.All in all, if you want a nice pretty looking paper weight that costs roughly fifty bucks buy this. Otherwise go with Linksys (Cisco), Dlink, or even the Microsoft product (I heard Microsoft makes nice hardware [extremely crappy software tho ;-)]).
worked okay for a few months, then started dropping connection to the cable modem randomly, requiring frequent power cycles. eventually, the unit could not be contacted at all via wireless connection and THEN wouldn't even power up. look elsewhere.
First problem was ever time I rebooted my main comp the Internet connection was lost and I had to reset IE to default.Second it wouldn't work with my old Gateway, not only was tech support worthless, they were vaguely insulting about my still using a PII.So having been using a linksys wired router for the last 3 years, I decided to give them a shot. Everything set up and ran perfectly, all I did was sit there and watch.spend a little more and get the linksys- you will be happy you did.
This product is advertised as a "sound reducing" device. It is not. It does absolutely nothing dampen surrounding noise. Massive disappointment for someone who bought them to shut everyone around me up.
pros:comfort,Optical,2 headphones(I think),long wires(the headphone only),chargeable,strong sound and good qualitycons:Sharp sound(May hurt your ear and maybe this won't make it everyday use),Not that good surround(Maybe I don't test it well),NO USB,volume control is too far from the headset,the decoder is not that small with few featuresI didn't hear that surrounded system EVEN with the optical.It's still Good headset With this priceDon't Expect something the same with Headphones with 100$
Unfortunately, all of the review that quote this system as having great sound, but lacking reliability have proven quite true. Having spoken with a friend, I found he has run across reliability issues with these in the past as well. It seems Logitech might be king of the hill now. I will see if my Klpisch speakers are salvageable, but I'm not holding out too much hope.
Don't waste your money. After a gazillion hours of trying every HP software, driver, re-install, and Windows XP trick imaginable, the only way it would work was to install a generic driver to print basic copies, which the HP Update software promptly tries to remove and replace with the defective "official" device driver. And THEN, even then, you get about 40 copies before it says your $20 print cartridge is empty.You can bet my experience has made it extremely unlikely that I'll ever buy anything from HP again.
I purchased this to help keep my keyboard dust, lint and crumb free. What a joke this is!!! It is just a mini fan. It has NO sucking power what so ever and the person who invented it, knew it and the person who sold it to me, knew it! Shame on you both! That is what makes our freedoms in this country a bad thing, not good! Try selling something you can be proud of!
I just picked up a pair of these Bose Companion 2 series 2 speakers for my HOT new iMac 21.5". (What a terrific FIVE star computer! While the iMac speakers are improved, I wanted more bass and a "fuller" sound. The Bose (first Bose speakers ever for me) do sound more full with boomy bass and thin midrange and an exaggerated treble. At low volume they are not bad. When you turn them up, the boom and "rasp" become quite clear. While at the Apple store, I listened to a smaller pair of Bose speakers for four times the price and they sounded better but at $400.00 bucks-no thanks! I have owned the very best and for value I like Polk speakers. But they are not big into computer speakers, so for [...] I sprung for these "mediocre" speakers Made in China!PRO'S:: Easy to setup but still too many wires and the cables that were not very longNice looking and not at all bigVolume control on the front of the speakerGood but muddy BassNice spacial effect-sounds bigger and wider than they are (a Bose trademark)Suitable clarityCONS:OverpricedMuddy non flat Bass -BOOM!Tinny treble - the louder the more tinWeak midrangeSound changes when turned up-signals weak amp limited power speakersBOTTOM LINE:FOR $[...] bucks, a nice set of speakers. For $[...] overpriced and paying for a name that hopefully will give me return if I ever sell them! Bose is so over-rated and people think they are so well engineered-not true in 2010!
this HDMI cable was not a good cable because half the time my television won't receive anything and also makes my television all glitchy.
If you're thinking this looks like a good buy for 14 gauge wire, be aware that this is copper-coated wire, not full braided copper! I would much rather direct you to Monoprice where you can get pure copper 12 guage wire for roughly the same price.Do not buy this wire!
I orded 2 of these: one for each daughter. One of the units failed after 3 days, the replacement failed after 6 days. I've been informed by Amazon that there exists a widespread defect issue with this product.
I returned the first thinking it was broken, but the replacement had the same problem. When the computer (running vista) goes to sleep it looses the mouse. I had to reboot to find the mouse. I will not buy again.
This cable produced a ton of buzz and hum for me for a while, and then quit working at all. I swapped in another cable and the problems were gone. I guess for the excellent price I should have expected something to go wrong.
I've had it for a month now and the battery decided to stop charging. I've tried every troubleshooting trick I can and it just wont charge.HUGE dissapointment!The software is not very user friendly!
This is the worst TV antenna I ever bought.Even didn't use it and it got broken when I was trying to use it.
I bought this DVD player because I trusted the Toshiba brand after owning 2 Toshiba TV's over the years and being very pleased with them. Needless to say I have owned this DVD player for only 4 months and now it refuses to play any disks. I have put in several brand new DVD movies into the player and it keeps saying "Bad Disc" on the screen. Or, it will get to the main menu and then freeze. I've tried everything I can think of to make it work, but the machine is clearly broken. I only watch about 1 DVD a week, and am very gentle with the player so I can't imagine why it suddenly has stopped working (other than poor craftsmanship). Of course, the Warranty is only good for 3 months, so I've just wasted $60 on a player that I now have to replace. I am very disappointed with this product, and definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND it.
I also just got this unit and was unable to install the maps. Finally got through to Garmin tech support and they told me the cd's were corrupted and I'd get replacements end of next week. To add insult to injury, Amazon dropped the price since I ordered it 9 days ago.
Well... first let me talk about the quality. The quality is acceptable and I have no complaints in the materials, construction, or sound quality. But as for studio...One would expect a set of studio headphones to isolate and cut out any outside sound or noise. NOT SO with these headphones. The little ring of black slots you see in the picture are just that; SLOTS. And they pretty much let in everything!I probably would have scored these much higher if the title stated, and I was looking for, sound pass-through headphones. As it is, they're not what I needed and I wasted my money on these.
I tried the Telezapper for a month, but ultimately returned it because too many telemarketers got through.I recently discovered the Screen Machine (also on Target.com) and so far it has screened out all telemarketing calls. Do not waste your money on the Telezapper.
I will never ever buy this again!! When I got this order I tried to put it together. However the parts that screwed the base on didn't work and were to small. Also the little knobs on the top? Yeah the pre drilled holes were to small to place on the tower parts itself. This was the worst purchase I have ever made. I do want to say that Amazon's part was great. I got the tower in great time. My complaint is with the manufactor that gives crap pieces to put something together!
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've owned this drive for 8 months and mainly use it with my MacBook Pro. I've partitioned and formatted it without any difficulties, however whenever I unplug the firewire cable (after dismounting the drive) and it goes into sleep mode, it never wakes up again. The only way I've managed to work around this is to unplug the power cable and plug it back in which becomes annoying after a while. In addition to that I only found out that the firewire and USB connections are on separate modules after purchasing it, which requires removing one and attaching the other one to use the two different interfaces. I don't do that often, but it's still another inconvenience. I've purchased, used, and recommended various Seagate drives before, unfortunately this one seems to favor looks rather than functionality and therefore don't recommend it to others.
Creative normally makes good products, but I didn't even have this player a year and the plastic flap that covers the battery chipped off (even after taking care of it well) resulting in my many problems. At first I thought it was my headphones, but I went through three new sets, and the mp3 player still sends input to the left headphone on and off... The headphones work in other mp3 players just fine.This is a decent player but new ones hold more music for the same amount of money. I'm just sad it didn't even last a year!
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.
my JVC HRXVC15S arrived with a factory defect--a LOUD 60cycle hum via the VHS side. i called VANNS, the seller, and they said call JVC (never going to buy anything from VANNS again...), called JVC and described the problem, they asked a couple of questions that makes me believe that the problem is a known defect, tell me to ship it to them and, no, they don't pay the shpping. so.......never by another JVC product again....so, i'll try and sell the thing as a DVD player (no hum from that side) for $25 and shop for another (non-JVC) unit.
I had such high hopes for these headphones. I wanted to hook them over my ears and go running whenever I pleased. But it was not to be.The day after I received my headphones, my grandmother passed away. I packed my bags, put my idpod and headphones in my carry-on, and headed to the airport. Once settled in my seat, I tried to put on my headphones, but they kept falling off my ears. I tried to adjust them, bending the earclips all sorts of ways, but it was extremely difficult to do so, and my adjustments wouldn't hold.If I couldn't get these headphones to stay on when I was stationary, running was out of the question.Maybe others have had better luck. Maybe my ears are just too small for them. But I am not impressed with these headphones.
I had an older model, iHP-120, that I loved. Easy file transfer, fast, reliable, great sound. When that failed, I decided to get the H10. Bad move. The H10 turned out to be extremely buggy, file transfers were difficult and time-consuming, the usb was extremely slow, battery life was short, and the machine was prone to locking up and required frequent resets. Syncing through WMP, which is required, was always a crapshoot: sometimes files would make it into the searchable database, sometimes they wouldn't. It was aggravating in the extreme. I upgraded the firmware twice -- additional headaches just to get the upgrade application to work, and additional hours to transfer my library after the new firmware erased it.So, I bought a Zen Touch and have been incredibly happy. File transfers are easier, faster and more reliable. Sound is solid. Battery life is unparalleled -- I get close to 20 hrs per charge. Good value for the money, too. The aggravation is gone and I'm a happy camper again.Caveat: The Zen Touch doesn't have an integrated FM tuner, but I almost never used it, so that doesn't much matter to me.
Actually I LOVE the e-go, It's the company support that is lacking. I read the negative reviews and can totally understand. My ego came under supplied but I did the math and figured if I bought a 2nd the cost of the flash alone would be equal. In doing so I have recieved all that I should have. I did notice one of the very favorable reviews here has the same name of person who responded to my negitive feed back before I think people should know they're review from MICHEAL PITCHER was from the VICE PRESIDENT of the i2GO company he gave me numerouse phone nos. however will not respond via e-mail...and I will not call as the item is only available on line so should the comunication line be.
I was very disappointed with the purchase of these privacy filters. Neither of them fit the screen at all (too short for the size they were supposed to cover). Also, what is given to attach them with does not work. As for creating privacy, they do except for the area that is not covered, so if you stand to the side, you can still see the screen and that is what we were trying to prevent! I would not recommend these at all.
Well the wife tried for Fathers Day...Today at 1am I had some free time and unpacked my new Fathers Day present, a L7EH. I was scared at a no-name monitor and only found reviews of it here. I read them all and took a risk and opened the box. I plugged it all in and fired up a Win2K Redhat 9 dual boot system. Funny...no signal and the monitor does not appear to be waking up. I pushed on the power button and re-started it. OK why am I not getting out of boot ? Why is my PC doing a odd post beep ?. Bios Boot came up, Never finished the boot up sequence and no GRUB manager... Odd... I plugged my Gateway 19in Monitor back in and now I got to see the Bios boot again but in Yellow text!! andthe bios boot failed. I plugged in a spare ATI All in Wonder Video card and everything worked fine. The Kogi/GVision SMOKED MY Voodoo3 3dFX card!! Shame..that was a fine little card that did VERY well for me over the years. The monitor was already packed up by 2am and now it's time to return it to CompUSA and fight to get my money back for this piece of junk. I never purchase from them due to their return policy but what does she know...
DON'T BUY IT! MINE IS ON IT'S WAY BACK! NO CHIRPS, NO BEEPS, NO SOUND OF ANYKIND. INSTRUCTIONS DONE VERY CHEAPLY..SMALL RECTANGLE TO UNFOLD INTO TWO SIDED LARGE PIECE OF PAPER WITH NO ORDER OF HOW TO TO FINISH SET UP!!! MINE DID NOT WORK. I DID NOT READ THE REVIEWS "BEFORE" I BOUGHT...DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE.
Two major flaws. 1. Video is very poor, unwatchable, due to video card problems, which hp knows about but refused to fix. 2. The keyboard will quit working. This problem hp knows about but yet again refused to address. So if you do not want to use your laptop for video or typing this is the perfect machine.
Was great to be able to power up my Sidekick smartphone and laptop from one plug in the wall. But after a year, I had to "jiggle" it to get the blue light to stay on and then it died completely.Too expensive to only last a year.I'm back to carrying two OEM chargers with me when I travel. &lt;sigh>
All I really need to say is this is the typical Maxtor support = advertise "effortless backups for Macs" only to find the hideous Maxtor Easy Manage software is not compatible with Leopard. The Matxor site specifically lists under requirements "OS X 10.3 and above" - not true.The Easy Manage software is anything but - it forces you to confuse "user accounts" with what are really shared folders. The software is so dumbed down that it actually makes the drive use completely counter-intuitive.All you want it a fast NAS that you can create a shared folder on, see it on your OS desktop and be accessible from the networks. Not some goofy NAS For Dummies interface that forces you to click obscure + signs and pop-put menus, connect buttons that fail to actually connect more than half the time.The drive itself is loud and hot. I use Gigabit ethernet with it and it is far, far slower than my OWC firewire drive, despite no other network activity.I have never managed to get the USB printer sharing feature to work in OS X Tiger or Windows XP. The Easy Manager software sees the printer attached but refuss to allow any machine to print to it.I am returning this junk and am just done with Maxtor products.Don't waste your money on this disappointing drive.
I received this as a gift, else I myself would have been more careful what I was buying.First, if you do not have an external Cable Box(Tuner) you will not be able to Record with this DVD/VCR Player, since it has NO TUNER. Some TVs have a Video Out you can use as a Record IN to this Player, but not many. And even if your TV does, your TV has to be on and selected to the channel and program you want to record, so you have to be right there at the time of the program. What good is this??Second, the Remote is poorly laid out and way TO COMPLICATED. I know most are, but this one is especially A MESS!Third, the CHEAP part:1.After 2 months of use as a PLAYER ONLY, since my TV like most, has Audio Out jacks only for external speakers, I CANNOT RECORD, this Player began to TURN ITSELF ON. Note I have no Cable Box and this unit has NO TIMER so there is no way it can be setup to turn itself on by design. After observing this problem, I noticed after I turned the power off, it would turn itself back on after about a minute delay. My Remote was totally out of site and not inline with the units infrared receiver.2.Afer another month of using it by just letting it STAY ON, due to problem above, the DVD DRAWER WOULD NOT OPEN. I tried to open it both on the Front Panel and using the Remote, but no response whatsoever. Not even a noise or movement of any kind.I gave up and recycled this thin to Waste Management. Since it was a gift, I did not want giver to know what a piece of junk they had given me, and also it would be highly unlikely they would have kept the receipt anyway.I highly recommend new buyers steer clear of this product. If my experience was the only one here having reliability problems, I would have given it 1 more stars for price and compactness, but still remove 3 stars from 5 for not having a TUNER/TIMER for Record and not MAKING THIS CLEAR ON BOX, and its early failures. As it is, I am left with no choice but to give it 1 more star than, in my experience and opinion, it deserves.
I've used Lonely Planets for years. I like some more than others, and there's a few issues I have with the series, but they've always been a useful general guide to my travels.However this book is a new low and I can't recommend people away from it enough. Literally every single time I tried to follow the advice the book gave, the information ended up being incorrect or outdated or amazingly vague.A quick example is the Sa Rang Chae guest house in Gyeongju - it didn't give an address, and the phone number didn't work, but the description and location on the map indicated a general area to look. When I got to this general area, the guesthouse was nowhere to be found. I later learned that the guesthouse had moved locations four years ago, and had been e-mailing and mailing LP for several editions, trying to get them to update their information. Similarly, the restaurants and cafes they recommended for that city were nowhere to be found - it was worse than useless.Their maps are terrible, particularly in Seoul. They generally don't list street names on the map. They also tend to skip a large number of smaller streets - but without names, it's hard to guess if the street was skipped or not. So trying to use an LP map involves an awful lot of guesswork. Korean people were often very kind helping confused tourists such as myself, but they also couldn't understand the maps, because even if the street had names on it, there was no Hangul, only Roman characters.Addresses were very rarely given. So finding their recommendations boiled down to trying to use a small map with no street names. If using this book, make sure to confirm every single destination with a google search.The KNTO releases very excellent free travel books, they can either be ordered, viewed on the web (unfortunately it requires Active-X), or picked up at the information booth in the Seoul/Incheon airport - google tour2korea and go to "e-books." That and wikitravel (which is sparse and often vague, but at least generally accurate) is definitely a better option than Lonely Planet. Don't waste any money on this.
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.
Only worked about 3 minutes first time we tried it but we are trying some other things???????
I was actually looking for a remote control for viewing photos on my TV like my old Olympus had. When I got it I realized it was only to use when taking photos that included myself. Handy, so I will keep it, but it was about $25 and it only has one function and that is to trigger the shutter. I was looking for a way to sit a distance away from the camera and TV and view a photo show via remote control.
If it was working i would have given it around 3 stars, but it broke down 2 months into the purchase. What a piece of #$@%...
I bought this because I was looking for a case to protect the front and back of my iPad 3. It does do that, but the fit is off. The iPad will slip around in the case and the controls end up misaligned with the opening. The magnets in the lid do not activate the on/off functionality of the device. Keep looking, this is not the case you want.
Do not waste your money on this!! It worked for about 5 months,and then went totally dead! JUNK!
great sound, but they automatically shut off when they don't hear sound; so, ok for music but useless for computer communication, instant messaging, VOIP...shame on JBL! Don't buy
Mine has been going south with the vertical green bar problem for the past couple of months. Green bar(s) growing in intensity over time. No point in replacing parts, the fundamental technology is flawed; after another 9 months, it will fail again. I cannot believe Sony did not know about this defect in the system. My guess is that they released it to the field in an attempt to recoup their investment costs. For the first time ever, if a Class Action starts on this one, I will join.DO NOT BUY INTO THIS TECHNOLOGY!!!
How the thousands of buyers of the Epson C80 have not risen up as a group to protest the "duping of America" is a tribute to Epson's ability to control the opinions of the buying public. Few products pursue the "screw the public" attitude with such alacrity.Today, my printer went South after it informed me that"certain parts have reached the end of their useful life". I haven't printed 2500 pages in the last 2 years.I wouldn't buy an Epson printer ever again. I would urge all who read this to make their friends aware of the travesty that is the Epson C80, and warn them against dealing with this company.Herbert Zimmerman
Over the last couple years, I have owned a variety of music players. Here is a brief timeline: Rio (64MB) -> Mini Disc (Sony 74 mins) -> iPod (1st Generation 5GB) -> iFP-390T (iRiver 256MB) -> H10 (iRiver 5GB - Present) -> iFP-899 (iRiver 1GB - Present). The H10 is by far the worst player I have ever owned. Here is a list of frustrations that I have experienced during the short time I have owned it:-Short battery life. I have only made it to about 6-7 hours. Much shorter than the 12 hours listed by the manufacturer.-Frequent crashes. Much like the only operating system it works with, my H10 has crashed on multiple occasions. So far I have found that the only way to reset the player is to remove the battery. This is made more frustrating when you have the protective skin on, as you have to completely remove it first.-Slow song changes. It's not very scientific, but it feels like it takes about a second or so to skip to the next song. It makes me think that the buffer is very small. I could be wrong, but believe that the iPod buffers about 20 minutes.-Poor functionality I. In the morning I like to listen to the radio and switch to music during commercials. With the H10, you have to back out through quite a few screens to get to the radio from the music function.-Poor functionality II. There does not seem to be any way to create multiple, on-the-fly playlists. You can create one quick playlist and that is it. Has iRiver never seen an iPod?-Inaccurate battery indicator. This is related to the battery life issue, but is a different problem. On multiple occasions, the indicator has read 100% full for 4 hours, then when I shut it down and turn it back on, it reads 50% full. It will work for about another 2 hours, then completely shutdown due to insufficient battery power.The H10 has a few other things working against it, but I have listed the ones that bug me on a daily basis. Hopefully, a firmware update will come out soon that will fix some things, but the short battery life is really annoying. Maybe it's so you have to buy additional batteries from them, I don't know.There is a happy ending to all of this, although it does not involve the H10, but does include iRiver. I missed my iFP-390T and hated the H10 so much that I went out and bought the iRiver iFP-899. The 899 is, without a doubt, the best player I have ever owned (sorry 390T). I'll probably write a review for it, or maybe the 799, which is pretty similar. I love iRiver, but I wish they would put as much care into their hard drive players as they do with their flash players. If you need tons of space and no FM radio, go get an iPod. If you need tons of space and as well as FM radio, go get an iPod mini and use the extra money to buy a good mini radio. The H10 is too little, too late to compete with what is out there. Nothing is innovative about it, and it is more expensive that similar items. Even the Napster To Go service, which only looks good on paper, can't make the H10 worth the price of admission.
Logitec states on the web site that this joystick works with the Mac OS. That means that the drivers work with the Mac OS. When I received it, the box says PC (only). So then I checked the web site, and despite the misleading assertion that it works with the Mac OS, the download options are only for Windows. When I called, the support guy flatly asserted that proper operation dictates that you set the buttons within the game. I responded and asked why that is not normal operation for Windows, since the buttons can be configured within any game in any case -- for both operating systems? Why bother to supply Windows drivers? He didn't answer that, but then compounded one misleading assertion with a bald faced lie, namely that Apple won't let anyone else access their operating system for drivers. I asked it that was true for keyboards as well, and he responded in the affirmative. I then asked if that is true, why is Microsoft able to supply Mac drivers for their keyboards? Why is Razer able to supply Mac drivers for mice, keyboards, and their game pad? Finally, to really underscore how misleading Logitec is, I noticed that they supply Mac drivers for the G13 game board, but I have not tried those yet. They probably don't work either.I am returning this as a flatly defective unit, since Logitec asserts that it works with Macs which means it has Mac drivers. Since it is does not, it is defective. Let Amazon return it to Logitec as defective, so Logitec eats the return. I encourage anyone else to do the same. So long as Logitec engages in deceptive advertising -- and has tech support that is equally disingenuous -- then any sales of this device for Macs should be returned as flatly defective.The flat assertion that Logitec can't make Mac drivers for this device is beyond misleading and disingenuous. Razer does it, as does Microsoft. And it appears that Logitec even does it for other devices.The false advertising and disingenuous and misleading statements by Logitec tech support means the company is the used car dealer of gaming devices.
Amazon web site confusing. Searched on one particular battery and it gave me 3 or 4 so I took the highest capacity. Result = wrong battery. Now I have to deal with a third party vendor somewhere in the bowels of Brooklyn to return and get a refund. Unpleasant. Amazon, you can do better than this.
This product would have received 5 stars except for:1) Port forwarding does not work. That means you can't optimally use your favorite file sharing software (eg, Kazaa) with this router. (-1) star2) When your connections exceed 256 connections (very common when file sharing) the router dies, loses its connection to your broadband ISP and requires a power cycle in order to get it working again. (-1) star3) On the feature list, it says it has network printer sharing capabilities but it's actually done thru setting up a dedicated pc attached to the printer, so you have to turn that pc on and wait for it to boot in order to print. No dedicated print server. (-1) starIt does get (+1) star for style and design and another (+1) star for having good range and a removable antenna for mounting in a more optimal location, however, I haven't been able to find a place where you can purchase the ext. cable.My other choices are Microsoft, Linksys, and SMC...although, the SMC is the only one that comes with a dedicated print server.
This is the most regretful purchase I've ever made. In August, I knew that I'd be moving into my first apartment at college and I subsequently realized that I'd not be able to play my music too loudly. People seemed fairly happy with this one, so I figured I'd give it a shot.I'm just going to list off all of the reasons that there is to ever buy or use this.- Insane amounts of static. Getting it tuned is, seemingly, very easy. But if you move a single nanometer, it will shoot static into whatever you are hearing and you'll have to retune. Fluid walking? Forget about it. It may boast a long range, but it has no idea how to utilize any sort of good consistency within that. Even when there is NO audio playing, you will hear a hissing.- Horrible sound quality. The bass is stupidly high and there is no way to change that. The quality from my portable speakers is superior, and you'll miss every last detail of what's to be heard. I wouldn't say I get an ache from it, but my ears don't feel comfortable in and after its presence. This is the biggest problem of the crappy product.- Fits terribly on the head. Either a. It's too tight and it hurts, b. It's too lose and won't cover the ears correctly, or c. It falls off. I have to WORK to keep my head straight or it will begin to fall off, and that's in either direction. Do you like to bob your head ever during music? It will fall off. Are you a metalhead? Forget about it; headbanging with this will break the nearest appliance.The best part of this product is its good battery life, but that is completely irrelevant when you consider that you'll never use it because it's so terrible. As a student, I was insanely lucky to get a thick-walled apartment. This product will be nothing but a prop on my shelf from this day forth. If you want wireless headphones, I hear that Skullcandy has good ones (and I used my friend's once and thought it was terrific). Nevertheless, do as much research as you can on products, because I'm out $80 because of it.
The machine does not have fax capability. Also, Sharp does not have drivers to make it work with Windows vista. I would avoid Sharp altogether. Have had bad luck with three separate Sharp machines.
My third Z22 just quit. Lasted longer this time, nearly 7months. The first two lasted just 4 months each. When they work, they are just the answer for me. However, I'm through totally with any thing Palm.
These headphones look cool but the sound is bad. The sound is very tinny.
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
I only shopped ads that said NEW when I needed to re-stock cartridges for all my printers. Although the low price is normally a tip off, there are a lot of NIB products offered at seriously low prices, so I clicked and paid. What I received wasn't new, but refurbs. Don't think it is ethical to post the product under the NEW only heading, then mention in the fine print of the description that they're re-manufactured. To be fair, the first cartridge works; however, it's not the price, it's the principle. Caught me once for not reading every line, but never again.
I just read your review on the new Apple Ipod that plays video.. I will add now that I am an Iriver owner(H340).. When I first started to dabble in the MP3 portable jukebox arena, I started to quite vigorously study the pros and cons of all players on offer and the Iriver won with flying colours.. The Ipod, at the time, had many flaws.. They have since, rectified a few of these but it was great to read a bad review of this product.. Are people finally waking up to the crap Apple are pushing onto the public.. If you advertise enough, put enough backing behind a product, a lemon could be the next MP3 player..So, to your friends dilemma of missing out on the video side of things, the H300 series of the Iriver can and has for at least a year before the Ipod could, play video on the colour screen. All you have to do is download the latest firmware from the Iriver site and upgrade the unit.. It is a little chunkier but a small price to pay for a player that doesn't require crappy drivers for every computer you connect to to load songs, files etc.. No copyright crap.. It can record voice, outside sources and has FM built in all for the same price.. The Ipod requires many accesories to require all this.. The Mysic River site informs you on how to upgrade your hard drive, making it bigger, changing batteries and even skins.. The Iriver has more versatility than a lot of players I have researched.. So fear not, there are many more and better products than the over advertised, product placed Ipod.. It irks me when people get blinded by such.. Cheers..
I ordered 1 item on February 8 and it took BargainCell until February 19th to ship my order out. It takes 11 days to process an order for one item???? And it probably won't get here for another 5 days!!This is the first and last time I order from Bargain Cell.
The WORST company to deal with. I usually do not write reviews but this company is bad. Your better of dealing with any other company or product than this one. Their service is terrible. No response by phone or e-mail.
My husband and I purchased two D60WLCD 60" Zenith televisions. After the warranty had expired both TV's developed neon blue spots in the bottom corner which soon grew to cover the entire bottom 1/3 of the screen. It was $1800 each to have these repaired. I contacted LG Electronics and was slways forwarded to Danny (they don't give out last names). Never once did he answer the phone. I always spoke to his answering machine and never once did he return my call. The authorized company that repaired the TV's told me they were well aware of the problem. Now I'm on pins and needles waiting for the repaired set to begin developing the blue spots.Does anyone know of a class action lawsuit or maybe I should start one. This television has been a major disappointment.
Seriously -- these are total junk. The plastic near the joint snapped right away, just from putting them on. I've had sturdier balsa wood airplanes.The sound is okay for the price, but what's the point if they break right away?
I used this product to fix some games for my childs Playstation 2 i used it hoping it would make it better so i followed the instructions finished gave it to my son and he put in the disc and it read disc read error this product made my arm sore and to top it off it didn't work
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 was very happy with these headphones at first...and that lasted for about a week. If you would like to purchase a new pair of headphones every week, then be my guest and buy these now. The sound was very good. They were pretty comfortable. Unfortunately, I did not have time to try out the "sweat guard mechanism" before they broke, so I am unable to comment on that.I assume if you have a very small head, then you might not have the issue that I did. I don't have an unusually large head or anything...pretty much average size...maybe these things were meant for kids? But if you have to increase the size of these things at all, you will see that the piece of plastic inside that holds them together is literally about the width/strength of about 3 toothpicks!! When you extend the length of the sides of these headphones at all, that thin piece of plastic is the only thing standing between your nice new headphones and a worthless tangle of broken plastic and wire that is now sitting on the floor right beside me.Why not try fixing them? Wouldn't a little krazy glue put these things back together so the money spent would not be a COMPLETE waste? Yes...krazy glue DOES work to put the pieces back together. And then about 10 minutes after I had put them back on my head, they snapped again!! The glue held (I definitely recommend purchasing Krazy Glue for all of your gluing needs!), but the plastic snapped again about 1/4 inch from the orginal breaking point. So, knowing that the glue worked, I tried it again. And it worked again. Then I tried to put the headphones back on, and they snapped immediately on the other side (opposite from the original 2 breaks)!! At this point, I cursed for a few minutes, asked myself when Sony stopped making quality electronics products (I had a Sony walkman that I got when I was a kid that still works today, over 15 years later...although the headphones broke long ago...haha), AND I decided to give up on these headphones. I recommend that you do the same.
The sound quality on these is decent, but I can't stand using them due to an unbearably loud click noise they make when inserting them into my ears. I am not sure why, but if you press in on the buds it will make a click sound that is audible when in front of you but too loud when it is in your ear. I can't use them because of this.
I was so excited to try these earbuds given all the great reviews I'd heard, not only from this site, but from dedicated headphone sites also. These were my first pair of non-standard earbuds, so my expectations were high. I know you can spend a lot more money, but as I am not an expert, I thought this price would be enough to buy a half decent product. Unfortunately I was really disappointed. The quality of the sound was good, as I said I'm no expert, but compared to the standard issue iPod earphones, there was a marked improvement. My main gripe was the fact that they are advertised as noise eliminating. This is a ridiculous claim. They hardly reduce any outside noise unless you have your iPod set at ear-piercing volume. I could hear everything, even myself walking around. One of my main reasons for buying noise eliminating earbuds is that my partner is a snorer, but I could still hear him crooning away even when the volume was high on my iPod. I quite frequently take long flights and I know these plugs will not come near to eliminating the sound of the engines. I also found the ear pieces uncomfortable. The sleeves are thin and although at first you can get a good fit, after a while they start to hurt and they have a tendency to drop out. The medium sleeve fitted well, but after wearing it for a few hours I found them quite painful and my left ear is still sore after not wearing them for a few days. I know this is probably more to do with my ears than the buds, but I'm sure a softer, more cushioned bud would be far more comfortable. All in all, I was so disappointed with the CX300's that I returned them and am now looking for another make.
In the descriptions of this product it said it was water proof. I assumed the opening to put your ipod in would be against your arm, sealing it from rain. There is just a big opening on top to slide your iPod into it. Also, it says it works for a Classic which is what I ordered it for. The hole for the earphones is on the bottom, but the jack is on the top of the iPod. It is not meant for a Classic, and you could find an armband better suited for the Classic.It is a nice product, it seems to be built well and it might work great for a different style iPod and if you don't plan to use it in any kind of wet weather. But it is not waterproof and definitely not for the iPod Classic.
Okay, I don't think you need to spend big bucks on HDMI cables and most of the decently priced cables are just as great as the wallet busting cables. That said, apparently you CAN go too cheap. These cables are garbage! I purchased two of them to run from my mounted TV to the cable box and PS3. One of the cables put "snow" on the screen and the other one looked great at first but then the next day while watching TV, the image started flickering at random times. Junk.
Sennheiser products do not last well. I was given a pair of these for Christmas. By July, I could only hear out of one earbud. I sent them back and the company refused to fix them without a receipt, but offered to send them back to me for $20! It cost me less than $3 postage to mail the headphones to them! It's bad enough when a product doesn't even last a year, but there is no excuse for poor customer service like that. I will never buy any of their products. And if you do, be sure to keep the receipt and warranty information because you'll be needing it about 6 months later!
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.
The earbuds have very good sound & fit well in my small ears. The problem it the quality. They are very delicate & can damage easily. After going through two pair, I finally purchased Sony MDREX36V & now very happy.
I'm writing this review after devoting my entire evening and most of this morning to trying to get this wireless printer set up on my network. During that time I also spent over 90 minutes on the phone with HP's customer service technicians (in India!) who ultimately were no help.My configuration: Dell Inspiron laptop (Pentium II, 366Mhz, 128M memory, Windows XP); Netgear G router; Netgear G wireless adapter card; Motorola cable modem.I couldn't even run the installation program on my computer. The first screen of the install wizard comes up on the screen but when I click &quot;next&quot;, nothing happens. I had to call India so they could manually walk me through the installation process. Well, we got the printer &quot;installed&quot; but it's FAR from problem free...Printer prints sporatically. Even now and then it will print a one page document but if I want to print another document I have to turn off my router, turn off the printer, turn off the computer and then turn everything back on in the same order. Then, sometimes, the printer will accept a print job. Longer documents won't print at all. HP's customer service is NO HELP whatsoever.I see from other reviews that some people have no problems at all with the installation. To them I say, bravo. But if you're like me (and a few other disgruntled reviewers) and have problems with the installation, give it up, return the printer and get something more reliable. I like HP but this wireless printer isn't yet ready for prime time.If this problem isn't fixed by the end of the day, I'm returned the printer and buying a regular (i.e., reliable) printer and a wireless print server.What a waste of my time this printer has been. Save yourself the trouble.
when I saw a case for my zen v plus that was hard, I thought it would be something that would protect the zen if dropped. I was wrong. this thing is really cheesy and flimsy. the only way I would recommend this product is if you are looking for some cute case that would make your zen more shiny, or if you want something that would protect it from scratches. that was not what I was looking for, but if it is what youre looking for, go for it. p.s. the laynard works fine, I dont know what that other review was talking about... it is ugly and really long though...
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 is just a very poor, plain charger.I used this for several weeks and the batteries that charged my babies rocker lasted only a day or so. I then switched to the Rayovac charger and now a charge lasts at least a week.The batteries also can't be charged one at a time.
I got WS-8117U-IT and like an idiot assumed it would perform as advertised and separated the packing material from the product and tossed said material.Long story short I have tried repeatedly to get the stupid thing to set itself using brand new batteries and following the directions diligently only to have it refuse to do as it said it would do. I have no recourse since I tossed the original packing so I'm out my money.I'm going to try calling them tomorrow but my hopes aren't very high
The Palm Z22 was my third and last purchase from this company. My first two Palms served each for a few years before dying. This dud worked for only 4 days before going dead as a doornail. During the time it worked, I could not reset the boot date to the present. The software insisted on setting the date for 1998 upon boot, when my calendar began. Customer service was abysmal, and I refused to wait for hours to talk to a person. This company has gone into the toilet
I bought this router so I wouldn't monopolize the DSL line in our house when playing Everquest. The problem is that when I use this router Everquest always disconnects within 5 minutes. I made three calls to tech support without resolving the problem, though we did eventually narrow it down: the router seems to insist on holding onto a few port addresses that Everquest expects to use for itself.After several long waits for short and unsuccessful conversations with tech support I tried using their web site to reach a resolution. I posted my case in July. Now it's October. I can still see my posting on the site, but I never received anything other than an automatic acknowledgement of the problem report.The box won't do the one thing I need. The phone support is ineffective. The web support is non-existent. Money wasted.
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 bought this 128 meg card for my nikon coolpix 990 figuring to boost up my number of pictures I take from an 80 meg lexar card. I heard sandisk was an overall good company so I decided to try it. Once I ran out of room on my 80 meg lexar card, I popped in my new 128 sandisk card and started to take pictures. Boy was I surprised when it took the camera forever to take another picture. I usually have my digital camera in a mode to take many pictures once I hold down the button but it took over twice as long to snap those pictures. Also in play mode when looking at the pictures I took it seemed like the images were pixelated for a second then became more detailed. Oh well I guess this memory card will go into my mp3 player instead.
This was a great router, until about a year after I bought it. I woke up one morning to find all the lights on the router on, and I tried every way there was to reset the router to no avail. I thought that maybe this was just a problem with my router, so I recommended netgear to a friend who bought a newer version of the same model. His died about 3 months into using it. Go with linksys.
Broke the second day at blackjack connection end. Very delicate and lost sound on one channel.
The wires are too short on these speakers so I have to dock them on one side of the screen; I was unable to place them on both sides of my screen/laptop, which seems kind of useless to me.
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.
I tried this one since I want something better than a 4 foot wireless mouse but like the 3 or 4 I've tried before there is something about bluetooth that is no good for a mouse. It is slow to respond each time you haven't used it for a few seconds, then it also periodically with no pattern, just stops working and have to get it to reconnect.
I was looking for a backpack upgrade after finding my over-the-shoulder bag too small to hold a two lenses, film, a filter wallet, and a cleaning kit for my Nikon N6006, (which is an average sized SLR). The Tamrac Expedition 3 disappointed me for several reasons:(1) Too small -- the bag is NOT the size of an average backpack; it is about 40% smaller, and closer to a shoebox in profile. There is no room for lens hoods. Even the slack from the camera strap causes space problems when trying to zip/unzip the bag. Tamrac certainly could have made this bag much more functional had it been the size of a standard backpack.(2) No room for film -- upon buying the bag, I found out that it requires a film holster accessory in order to hold film (sold separately). The other alternative is to leave a lens behind and use that space instead.(3) Inadequate space for filters -- a filter wallet will fit in the front pouch with a bit of finagling. But they are somewhat unprotected, and if a tripod is mounted on the outside, it will be applying pressure on this space and compromising the filters.(4) Slow access due to hard to open zippers -- the fabric and zippers are stiff and difficult to unzip and access. Spontaneous quick-reaction photography is nearly impossible if your camera is packed away.This bag is a great idea without a market: it's far too big for a point-and-shoot camera, but far too small to carry the standard accessories any SLR photographer would normally keep. I strongly recommend looking at other options, and do carefully compare dimensions.
Although this bag is fairly lightweight by itself, has several different size carrying compartments to accommodate a wide range of computer pats and accessories and will accommodate a 15-16" laptop [diagonal], the design of the hardware to attach the strap to the bag is faulty. I have been using this bag for about 2 weeks and already the strap snap catch hardware has jammed onto the metal loop permanently affixed to the bag. The first time I was able to free the snap catch but the second time it was so securely jammed that the catch had to be destroyed in order to remove the strap. I would not recommend purchasing this or any other Targus bag with a similar strap mechanism until Targus redesigns the hardware to make it jam-resistant.
I previously have not had any major problems with my computers before so didn't really look into after sales service. After the experience of the last 2 months, I realize how important this is. Buyer beware! Toshiba offers a dis-service! It has now gone into their repair centre for the second time for the same problem! Their customer services were totally uncaring that I had taken time off work and spent money (about $60) just to get the computer to them... problems they still haven't been able to sort out. BTW, huge problems that Toshiba is finding impossible to solve... a faulty keyboard and a touchpad!
I can not believe how bad these head phones were. One could not use them comfortably. They hurt your ears. As for as performance, I would rate them as a negative 5. I tried to use them on a Panasonic portable dvd player. There was not enough volumn to make any of the words on the DVD Movie. the sound of the aircraft drowned them out. I was sadly disapointed on JVC for letting a product of this out to the public. It would not be a positive image for JVC reputation.
Broke after 2 months of use. The drive is completely dead now. The extra bulk that everyone complains about didn't bother me too much but this thing doesn't have any warranty. While it worked, it was cool.
I purchased one as a gift and although it says it is Mac Compatible it is NOT!I returned it after trying to open the software on three different Macs and no luck.The second one arrived and again will not open on a Mac, Borrowed a PC and it seems to be working, with all the reviews I am not sure for how long though.Nice concept, I hope they get the bugs worked out of the software, maybe have a fixed software update available for free download????
Right out of the box, I did what the inscructions told me to. I charged up my Z22, and installed hotsync on my mac. I learned very quickly that Palm's hotsync software is HORRIBLE, and expected me to transfer all my contacts and calendar info to it. Why would I do that when I've already got it all set up in Address Book and iCal? So I found out it is actually possible to use iSync with this device, but there are still problems.All my contacts transfer fine, all my to-dos also transfer without a problem. But for some reason, it will not properly sync my damn calendar! I cannot describe to you how angry it's making me, because that's what I bought it for in the first place! Even though I have iSync set up so it should sync ALL calendars - palm apparently only wants to sync with the ones it likes, which appear to be my birthday calendars, and that's it. And it keeps adding an "unfiled" category to iCal which is also really annoying.If you have a mac, DON'T BUY IT.Also, Palm makes a big deal about this device having a color screen and able to display pictures, but the image quality is not much greater than your average cell phone.I just synced it again right now, it said it made 23 changes to the device - BUT THERE'S STILL NOTHING ON THE CALENDAR.Palm - this device sucks. I hope your company blows into smithereens.I mean, I just don't get it. It syncs ONLY the birthday cal - why just that one? WHAT AM I MISSING HERE?!Someone please contact me if you've figured out how to get this POS to work with your Mac: dennisbdc@gmail.com
Now, I'm not quite sure if this TV is the same one as mine, but they look the same and the size (23") is my size.Anyway, the aspect ratio of my TV is 16:10, not 16:9 like all HD broadcasts are. This means that to not have the picture stretched vertically I have to set it to have two black bars at the top and bottom. Why a company would make anything other than a 16:9 aspect for an HDTV I will never know. Also, in low light scenes you can clearly see the places where the backlights are; they make streaks of bright across the screen. The TV also has some weird feature which turns the backlight up and down depending on what's being displayed, which can be VERY annoying.So I'm not sure if this is the exact same TV, but just be weary if you buy this one (or any LG TV).
Within 10 days of owning a new Toshiba A135-S2386 laptop, the wireless card stopped working. When I called Tech Support, they taught me to go to Device Manager and re-install the driver. Or sometimes I had to restart the laptop. I had to do that every week. Then after 3 months, the wireless card stopped working and restarting the computer didn't help. Took it to a Toshiba authorized repair person who changed the network card. Two months later, same problem. Network card, motherboard AND antenna were all replaced. When I got the computer back, it immediately started freezing and blue screening. Brought it back to the repair center the next day and they put in a new harddrive. After putting in the new harddrive, the repair center called me and told me that the keyboard and mouse quit working. So now they are ordering a second motherboard. During all of this I have called Toshiba numerous times. When I told them I want a new laptop, they put me put on hold for 30 - 40 minutes then the call will mysteriously cut off. I have called now 4 times asking for the status of my request for a laptop and the same thing happens - they tell me they will transfer me to customer support and after 30 minutes, the call will disconnect. I am a student and during all of this I do not have my laptop to get my work done. Toshiba customer is a joke. They do not care. Once they get your money for the laptop, they fix and fix until your warranty runs out, then you're stuck with a lemon laptop. I've owned Dell laptops before with no problems whatsoever. I will never buy a Toshiba ANYTHING ever again.
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...
I purchased this to switch s-video from my Satellite receiver and my DVD player to my TV. I like the fact is uses electronic switches to switch the video rather than a slide switch. In that role it works very well and have no complaints. The only irritation is the power and source LEDs are really bright especially in a dark room. The only option is to turn it off when not in use and the remote works well for that. I would recommend this to others.PS: The ratings are for games and not this device. I would give this S-Video switcher 5 stars!
The shipping was quick and well packaged. But it was not what I thought it was going to be. I will probably give to to someone who can use it.
I bought two EZXS55W units. One worked for nine months before two ports failed. I called Linksys to have it replaced and they told me I had to ship the unit to them before I got my replacement. I talked them into sending a replacment to me first so I could use the same box to return the defective unit. Then they said they would charge my credit card for the full MSRP until they received the failed unit, plus I had to pay for the shipping back to them. I refused, talked to a supervisor, and still no joy. The shipping would cost me almost as much as a new unit. This feedback is not just about the EZXS55W. It's about the company in general. They represent the typical greedy big business with their attitude concerning customer service and their products fail too often. I had two of their routers fail as well. No more Cisco/Linksys for me.
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!
Purchased as a present for mothers day, but found the product lacked quality in sizing photos and limited to photos only. I own a Curtis brand photo frame which is far superior to this one. A very basic product.
Remote control only works within a couple feet of the machine. The unit is not compatible with my Sony universal remote. Perhaps just mine is a lemon.
the thing is huge and pretty darn ugly. shame on dell for not giving an adequate picture of what this thing looks like. looks like a solid case, but not for me. i hope they give me a refund...
I have no complaints about the direct product. It works great if you know how to set up the device. If you need any assistance from Linksys Customer Support, I will guarantee you will get frustrated and demand a refund. The Customer Support is TERRIBLE and a one star rating is the lowest I could rate their service. Wish they had half star ratings. I was fortunate and able to stumble upon a soultion by means of trial and error by tinkering with the router. If you are new to routers, don't get this one.
I am a third year medical student and have this product. The otoscope is okay, the ophthalmoscope is really bad. I have been able to visualize the fundus but it is very difficult since you cannot dim the light or change the size of the beam of light. Luckily, I am applying for orthopaedic surgery residency anyway so this doesn't bother me. I usually borrow a good one if I have concern about papilledema in a patient. If you plan on being a pediatrician, family medicine or any of the internal medicine specialties, I do not recommend this.
Guys, I couldn't believe it died. Search for troubleshooting at maxtor's site, total crap. Didn't try support after reading reviews. Can't action my warranty, I'm overseas.Now facing dissassembly and trying to recover data from it. For those of you who are not practical, bet on taking the individual disks inside onto external cases - you'll most probably be able to recover data, provided you've set NO RAID or RAID 1 - all the best
I am sorry I can not give a review as the product is not for the Palm I have.I would appreciae advise on process to return it.The package was not opened,as I could see that the prongs were different than on my Palm.
This product broke in the first week so obviously I am not happy. I would not recommend this to anyone.
These are rebuilt units. The ink is poor quality. I won't buy them again. I only gave them 2 stars because they did work when installed
I had been prevously watching divx and store dvd's on this player. After 3 months of use it will not play the discs that it had previously played and will not play any discs at all.....its just keeps saying loading and nothing happens....I feel totally ripped off.....will not buy Toshiba products again.
I was very glad to find what seemed to be a reasonably priced OTA digital tuner with a DVD recorder.When it works, it works fine. BUT. . .It does not always hold your timer recording info.The firmware (dated 6/22/07) at the Philips site was already on the unit I have. It took forever (felt I had won a video game) to finally access the info about my machine to see that the firmware "fix" was already in and there was no fix.I will live with it, but will check the recorder before each recording :(.
I initially bought this thing because the features sounded like a good deal so I got it for my dad as a Christmas present. When he got it, we tried 5 DVDs and all got the dreaded Wrong Disc error (dig through the reviews for more people getting this). After playing one audio CD, magically everything worked; but the next day it was Wrong Disc city again on every DVD we tried, even DVDs that played fine previously. I returned this today. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. I'm getting another player from a more reliable brand. This was very disappointing as a Christmas present.
I couldn't afford to buy this cable so I printed a picture of it on an old dot matrix printer and placed the fuzzy picture next to my TV to see what the set-up might look like.My TV instantaneously burst into life, giving access to all of the satellite and cable TV channels! Not only do I not have cable or a satellite dish, the TV wasn't even plugged in! I printed a photo on a colour laser printer and placed it next to my amplifier and activated my sound stage. Seconds later I had a call from the London Symphony Orchestra saying that they were disbanding because they just could not live up to the standard of the angelically-rich music emanating from my speakers.I decided I could still do better so I obtained a sheet of paper developed by NASA and some ink from the pens that astronauts use in space and printed another photo of this astonishingly-priced cable. My amplifier no longer needs speakers, I hear the music in my head without it having passed through the air. Or I suspect, even through the space-time continuum.As soon as I can source another piece of NASA paper I will print another picture and use it to upgrade my cerebral cortex, which is of course the weak link in any AV set-up.
Sennheiser does not provide any type of protective case for the earbuds or for the 'extra' ear cushions. After cutting and slicing out this product with scissors from the typical nasty sealed plastic packaging, you're stuck with all of these very fragile parts, and with no place to save and protect them when not in use. The earbud wires are incredibly thin and fragile, and I don't believe they will survive everyday use. The only thing impressive about this product is the `Sennheiser' brand name; otherwise I've seen similar 'cheesy' products at the 'dollar' store for far less money!
This thing sucks, plain and simple. First of all, I ignored the CD and the two pages worth of documentation and went right to the Linksys website, since I am tired of old firmware and outdated software. I downloaded the latest stuff (finding the camera is a chore, it's under the "Specialty Products" section, it's the only camera Linksys makes).Setup took about 15 minutes at most, the reason is, there is almost nothing to set up. The camera gets detected easy, you set supposed image quality and a few other odds and ends (WEP encryption if you want) and you are done (unless you want to use the Sololink service).I bought this camera because it had motion detection, I wanted to be able to enable that when I left my home so it would record 20 minutes of video on my hard drive whenever it detected motion. Guess what, it can't. I can't turn it on and off, I can't record to a hard drive on detect.First I tried to find this info on Linksys' website, their Knowledge base has about 30 questions and answers on this product. They have no additional documentation, none. It's not even listed on their "Product Pages"!I am currently sitting on Live Chat, it's been over two hours with this guy (the first one "hung up" without a single reply). This camera doesn't support Microsoft's WDM or VfS so you can't use any other software "because it comes with software." Yeah, well the software sucks. The support sucks (all I keep getting now is "One moment please..." every 20 minutes or so). Linksys does not support this thing and it probably won't do what you want anyway, find another product (the AXIS 210 seems a better choice, but costs around $400).
This LCD has a very unfocused image. The problem is most noticeable in low-contrast situations, such as black text on a gray background. I tried three of this display on two video cards and had the same result each time.
Don't buy these headphones for any use whatsoever. Mine lasted like a week. There is so much bass coming out of the right side and nothing but treble coming out of the left. I take very good care of my things so it was nothing i did to them. They are just really, really cheap.
I bought this after I could no longer use my Power Cat. The Power Cat was terrific. It had a large touch area, it was very responsive but not over responsive. But it did not work with Win7 and they did not update the drivers so I was forced to use it as a simple USB touchpad with no scrolling features. So I picked this up. I work at home and have 3 PC's attached by a 4 port KVM. 2 PC's are Win7 home premium and prof. One is Vista. This does not work well with the Win7 prof. I do not recommend this to be used this way. It is a small touch pad base and you have you fine tune the touch or it feels quick and jerky. I'd return it if I could but I have passed my return window.
I bought this item to replace the Linksys version that I was using at the time. Since I was utilizing the D-Link card, I wanted to keep the "brand continuity." I really should have left well enough alone! Even after upgrading the firmware of both the card and router, I lose connectivity almost every half an hour (no exaggeration.) I happen to be a Network Engineer and still find this to be beyond frustrating! "Hard wired," I have no problems but I didn't buy a WIRELESS router to be "hard wired!" What compounds the problem is that I have a wireless print-server in my printer so when the router goes down, I can't print! Thank G*d my VOIP phone does not go through the router but, even though the gateway is D-Link as well, I seem to have no problems with that (knock on wood.)To make matters worse, as if the issues I'm having with their equipment aren't enough, D-Link just sent me a notice saying that they won't honor my rebate claim because they can't find the UPC label that I sent them. Lovely! I used to think highly of D-Link but now all I can say is save yourself the aggravation.
The DI-524's firmware is junk. Its internal router is completely unable to communicate with a number of NICs:. 3Com Etherlink XL 10/100 NIC. Nvidia nForce2 onboard 10/100 NIC. Realtek RTL8029AS 10 NIC. Linksys EPSX3 ethernet print serverThe symptom is that the router does not hand out an IP to these NICs. One might think that manually setting the IP would work around it. It does not. The router will not communicate at all to these devices.I've diagnosed this for many, many hours. It's not the cabling or anything else in my setup. I have a Netgear router and it works perfectly with all those devices. I literally swapped the Netgear and D-Link routers and left all the cabling intact.I've found one NIC using an Intel 21140 chipset that DOES work. 1 out of 5 is a darn poor success rate.D-Link's tech support is unresponsive, slow, and generally not helpful. After sending 3 emails, they finally responded saying basically &quot;if there is a bug, our developers will release a new firmware on the web site&quot;. Great, no telling how long that will take.
My experience with this set:I've had mine for slightly over 6 months. The picture is good for the price, although the prices on LCD sets are continuing to plummet. Lighting is a bit uneven -- there are a couple of obvious bright spots, especially on the upper right of the screen.Refresh rate is fast enough to keep up nicely with movies and this unit has plenty of jacks for connecting it in various ways to your system at home.Sound is disappointing -- the set simply doesn't get as loud as a TV should and the sound is subpar in general. If you want to turn it up a bit to overcome some background noise, you may be in for a rude surprise. You certainly won't be enjoying rich sound, that's for sure.The worst news of all -- my set is almost 7 months old and after running it at about half max volume, the sound has degraded and has become downright distorted, as if the speakers or sound decoding circuitry have been damaged.BEWARE -- this unit has a truly awful 90 day labor warranty and I know I'll be in for a rude shock when I send it in for repair. This is easily the worst repair performance of any TV set that I've ever bought in my life. (I still have a 16 year old high-end Mitsubishi tube TV that looks and acts as good as the day I bought it).I bought this on a credit card that doubles the warranty and I'm still out of luck. My suggestion: keep looking for another TV. Evidently Magnavox doesn't build them like they used to.
The mouse works well. A mere click turns it on, without a complex and confusing setup process. In that respect I cannot complain. You start working with it and get excited that it works so well, without any problems, that you cannot believe. But you quickly notice that it is heavy, and in less than five minutes your hand drops dead. Oh boy! It feels like you are moving a ton of bricks. I went back to my corded mouse, a cheap Ativa, which, even if it is not as good, I can move with ease. I gave the Philips mouse two stars because it works very well, but you need superpowers to move it after a while.
Just received this keychain, and after charging it I can't get it to respond. It's frozen. I called Colby's tech support number. Sat. hours were listed as 9-5est.( I called at 11am)and they were closed.I don't think I will bother with this keychain, not worth the frustration.
There's really not much to tell anyone except that this work for a month and then died. I've no idea why.
I can't understand how does Amazon still sell this product; I've bought it in Canada, and greatly regret!
This was a great PDA for 9 months until it crashed. I had a similar experience with my previous Palm, but at least it lasted longer than a year. Once you get a fatal error--it's all over. I'm quite frustrated by Palm, and am not sure what other choices I have since my data is saved in the Palm OS.
***** 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
I bought this so I could listen to podcasts in my car. Unfortunately even with the sound at the highest volume, this iTrip would decide there was no signal and turn itself off. It worked fine for music, but with podcasts I had to turn it back on about every 30 seconds. I returned it. To bad because the sound was pretty good and it worked well other than the power off "feature."
The Hard Case looks great but has a design flaw associated with the latching mechanism. A small plastic protrusion can easily break (it did on mine) and the good looking case is useless.
I bought a different Linksys networking tool that never worked and got nothing but runaround from the much touted tech support. I'd get through only to have an operator tell me they'd call back within 24 hours. I would never get that much needed call back. I finally returned the item and got a the same thing for free from my internet provider. Don't buy anything Linksys, unless you like frustration and useless equpiment.
At first, the Rio 600 seemed like a dream come true. It was very simple to transfer songs from the computer to the device. The only major problem(or so I thought)was that it used up a lot of AA batteries in one week. After about 3 months, I was no longer able to add songs to the Rio library, therefore making it so I could no longer listen to newly downloaded songs, only old ones. I could still transfer songs that I had downloaded before though. About a month later, I was unable to transfer any songs to the device. It said on my computer screen that the songs were being transferred, yet they failed to find their way to my player. Now, the mp3 player won't even turn on. I've tried putting in new batteries, but nothing will get it to turn back on. Too bad there wasn't a four month warranty.
Can't recommend this one. I bought one on a lark, not expecting anything but a conversation piece. It lasted about 4 hours before dying. It heated up to the point the case melted in one spot. The plastic stress relief on the USB plug end also discolored, apparently from heat on that end as well. Oh, well. Cute idea. Poor implementation or quality control.
Ironically, considering that Monster made its name with ultra-thick audio cables, the big problem with these earbuds is the cheap construction of the cable & connector. These have VERY thin conductor wiring -- so much so that my model, at least, had a bad connection in the molded plug area. I have the turbine pro model, too, and I'm happy with them (admittedly, the cable there is also thinner than, say my shure E4Cs). I'd bought these for my daughter. The sound quality is not bad, though not great. We could have lived with that, if not for the construction problems. Going back.
I purchased this product because it was cheaper than the apple replacement charger. It worked fine for two days, and then sparked, began smoking, and stopped working. I have not yet got around to returning it, but hopefully that process will not be too difficult.
First, the packaging is that plastic crap that you run the risk of amputating a finger removing, but most of manufactures use this nazi torture invention so I guess they can't be completely faulted, but they put the manual in the top flat part, so if you cut where you imagine you are missing the device, you may be unlucky like me and cut your manual in half.Then, you remove the little adapters they have for the other smaller ipods, and find out that the 30 GB video Ipod rattles around and is only held in by the connector. It can bounce around and clatter - not a snug fit at all. I found myself saying, POS, POS, POS the whole time working with it.I haven't even tried to see if it actually works in the car yet.
I bought this product from another store. Within 8 months it quit working. The salesperson said they had a lot of problems but I liked its convenience and size so I just got a new one. It too broke within another month. This time the sales person said: what do expect for that money." Huh? I refused another one and got my money back.Apple 1 GB iPod shuffle Silver (3rd Generation)
I was not happy with the performance of a D-Link WiFi router so I thought I'd try the better rated Netgear MR814v2. This was worse than the D-Link.Where the D-Link would have only a momentary drop in the wireless link, this router completely stops passing data on a regular basis. I have to unplug (reboot) the router, release &amp; renew the IP configuration and restart. I tried to call Netgear tech support for 2 days but never reached a person. I was either placed in &quot;dead air&quot; or put on hold and then disconnected after about 30 minutes of waiting. A bad product and bad support.I'll probably go back to the D-Link because that model would at least continue working after a brief drop. That's better than a complete freeze.It's frustrating to see so many positive reviews only to get a product that's unusable.
The Itrip dont connect to my ipod photo. When i choose this item the information was: Compatible with the ipod photo.Very bad information!!!
Bought this item as a nanny cam. And overall it has been okay for the price. Just a few issues I had:1) The camera's IP is defaulted to 192.168.0.20. So you have to make sure you're on the same network in order to configure it. I had to reconfigure my router/network to 192.168.0.XXX domain. I have several computers and printers on the network with static IPs (that's not 192.168.0.XXX), so everything had to change just to access the camera in order to reconfigure it to my network preference, then I had to revert my router and all equipment back to its original setting. A bit of a pain, but workable.2) The actual GUI interface into the camera is poor and looks absolutely nothing like the User's Guide. Either they forgot to install the latest firmware on my camera or its false documentation.3) The biggest problem is that I can't access the camera's Video mode from outside my router. I can get to the static images it takes, but when trying to utilize the applet or ActiveX control from the internet, it just goes blank. I think the applet might not have been written to recognize port-forwarding. So I'm just stuck with looking at a still image and manually hitting reload on the browser for an update. No live-video ... bites.4) And of course it's not a wide angle lens, so your viewing area is very limited. But I guess that's what you get for the price.
Disc can not be used in my camera. This was not noted earlier. Money was wasted. seems to be wrong format for my camera/
It lasted less then 2 months. Never again.
As many others in cyberspace who bought this monitor have noted, the fundamentally flawed design of this monitor means that the monitor sags because the hinge design cannot support its weight. While it looks good, and I have no problems with the speed or brightness of the display, the fact that Samsung made such a bad design when it comes to the way the monitor is supposed to work really irks me, especially since I paid a premium for the looks and am now resigned to propping up the monitor with a book. Do not buy this monitor! Get one that is better designed.
The product is great, but the fact that these blood suckers are taking advantage of the downfall of Polaroid instant film makes me hope their business follows suit with the Dodo or Pepsi Clear.
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.
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 a RCA unapmlified version of this antenna that does a better job. What a waste.
4" x 10" 3-Way SpeakersI bought these for my 1985 Cadillac Eldorado. The car is canary yellow and I thought the appearance of the speaker was perfect! The color was the only thing positive after hooking them up. There was no bass response and the mids to highs were very distorted. When I called the vendor, he said that he had received several returns with the same complaints.I ultimately paid $30 more for a pair of Kenwoods that sound excellent! I will never buy a Pyle product again.
These speakers were supposed to fit my Car but they didn't. They were just too thick. I sent them back and got some Pioneer speakers that fit perfectly.
I searched for earphones compatible for Iphone and i got these as results....but, when i received these, i found out that it didn't have a mic ! I was surprised how they advertised these as compatible for Iphones !Now, i need to use the Apple OEM whenever i get a call...
As a owner of this product, self-denial of my own product always hurts. Simply because, it is money-related.In my short history of musical interests, I always have pursued better sound with relatively good-priced equipments in relation to my short budget. I've bought couple high-end headphones and multiple mid-range priced earphones, such as sony's, sennheiser's, bose's, and many others.And I saw this. The look of it is great and simple. But, I regretted and have been regretted until this moment about buying this product.PositivesLook - as it is shown in the picture, it's good.NegativesSound quality - 30-40 dollar Sony's are much better. Dull high sound, midrange, and sound-seperation between instruments are just wrong. Base is too strong as if it tries to cover up the sound. Clarity is very bad. If you like to listen to hip-hop, and just base, maybe this one suits you. But, if you want to hear vivid voices of singers, this is simply a wrong fit.Noise cancelling is not as good as other sennheiser's that I bought with the same amount of price.I recommend other earphones...not this.
The refurbished camera malfunctioned after only 3 uses. Since 30 days had passed, Amazon.com refused to refund our money. I understand that they state this in their policy, but why do they also not state that the refurbished cameras are basically junk that will malfunction after only a few uses. Our only option was to send the camera to the Nikon warranty center. This resulted in us not having the camera for taking pictures during a birthday party (we're still waiting to hear from Nikon about our camera!). The aggravation and hassle of dealing with amazon.com and Nikon, plus the cost of sending the camera prepaid for service, plus not having the use of the camera during an important event are definitely not worth the savings in price. Lesson leant: Junk by any other name (including "refurbished") is still junk! Save your money and hassles - buy new.
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.
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 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.
I should have returned it. It barely works better than the simple rabbit ears I was using. I am 20 miles from nearest transmitter.
I purchased this from Amazon.com which is not surprisingly the [best] deal I could find. For two days the product worked decently, though I had to adjust the mouse sensitivity. After two days the receiver's swiwel design started showing signs of wear. Ultimately it just broke into two pieces where it swivels. It appears to me that the swivel hinge is made of plastic that is not suitable for the type of forces it is put to when it swivels. I wish it was made of metal or something to that order. Also inside of swivel are wires which are simply coiled together with what I think are just resistant coating to prevent shorting (think coils of an electric motor). After the receiver broke these wires shorted together so even a fix with superglue or something does not seem possible.Anyway, after two days, the wireles connection between the receiver and the mouse also was intermittent. I think it could be because damage to swivel and shorting of wires.Other gripe I had was that the mouse is active as long as the receiver is not plugged into it. I like to keep the laptop on for long hours and connected which is a drain on mouse battery.I am returning it and will try to look for other products with similar features. (Wireless, Optical, small USB receiver, minimal items to carry)
The D-Link WBR-2310 offered promise as a solid Wi-Fi router, but falls completely short for the average user. The firmware is faulty and the customer service is horrendous. The faulty firmware causes the router to randomly shutdown the network, randomly terminate wireless connections, randomly shut access to the wireless network and prohibit access by more than 1 wireless device. Customer service is completely lacking. Via email, they do not attempt to understand the issue, and their responses are discourteous. Of course, they will suggest that you contact the live 24/7 support where they charge you for the call. And the live support is comparably unhelpful.To make my router work with more than 1 wireless device, I turned-off the advanced network features, turned the speed to 54 from auto and turned-off the VPN. THis came from browsing through other comments on the web. Still, I estimate that my network is only 65% stable.I have emailed the company with no results, indicating that I would post both positive and negative experiences. Given the lack of response, I am posting an unequivocal negative review.Save time and frustration and buy a different Wi-Fi router. Personally, I will never buy any D-Link branded item again.
I have gone though three of these units in the last month, each one immediately gave out a very strong electrical/burning smell with in minutes of being plugged in.After the 3rd unit I gave up and bought another brand
I've tried this one a few times, since I liked a previous model. These are way too fragile and the plastic near the joint has broken within a week twice. Last year's model was more durable.The sound was good and they did keep a good sound after I had some very sweaty exercise.But I've needed to keep the headphones together with tape, so I'm looking for another style.
I got these headphones because i wanted something that would last. These didn't. They lasted one whole week before the sound in each earphone went mute. I tried everything to get them to work again. Don't buy these. Besides them breaking, the sound was average, they weren't very comfortable (VERY LARGE). DO NOT BUY.
I've owned this printer for about 1 1/2 years. Worked great for that period of time. Recently received an error message. Much research on the error message, but it appears the main drive belt the ink slides on has been stretched out so it doesn't work any longer. Kind of a bummer after only 1 1/2 years. . .
I have 2 digital cameras, a new Kodak Z612 and a Casio EXILIM about a year old. Neither camera recognizes this card. I tried formatting it and the cameras still do not recognize the card. The 3D website does not even show the card. Tiger Direct will not accept it as a return. 2 lessons : don't buy this card and don't buy anything Amazon sells of Tiger Direct.
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.
As of today August 19, I have not received anything on this plan.No paperwork,no backorder....NOTHING !!!I think maybe it's just a rip-off.
This piece of garbage takes around five CDs to make one without errors. So if you buy a 50 unit spindle and you use this garbage then you can expect to take advantage of only 10 CDs, maybe less. It's simply the very worst of all. I had a HP CD Writer 8250i in the past and it worked fine, but I guess I was just lucky, because many people I know had problems with HP drives. I wouldn't recomment HP burners to anyone. Better buy Plextor, Sony, Yamaha.
I bought a 25 pack to use with my Mac-mini, which just spits them back out at me unrecognized. Apple has confirmed that they should work, but admits that success varies with brand. I guess I'll go thru the whole stack in hopes that some will work. Maybe someone will invent a target-tossing device for these dogs so we can blast 'em like clay pigeons and at least get some satisfaction.
this film arrived quickly and fit the camera just fine. however, even though the expiration date said 2009, the film had clearly been tainted in some other way, left out in heat or cold, or something, because the color was very poor and the pictures never really fully developed, maintaining a fuzzy, orange-ish color. Hopefully it was only this batch, but as the film has gotten so expensive and difficult to find, I won't be able to afford risking it again with this provider.
If I could I would give this printer 0 stars!!!! I bought this printer about 6 months ago and now I'm going to have to replace it. After two months of use the ink carriage jammed and sprayed ink all over the inside of the printer. After four months of owning it the mechanism that spits the paper out once it is done printing no longer works so you have to sit at the printer and pull the paper out after printing or it completly crumples the paper and jams the printer. Now you have to hit the power button at least three times before it will turn on and even then that doesn't guarantee it will power on. Most of the time I have to unplug the printer and plug it back in and then hit the power on button before it will work. And finally today it no longer works. I went to print something and an error message came up saying the printer could not be found. After uninstalling and reinstalling all the software and printer drivers and then downloading all the new drivers (13.8 MB workth) it still does not work. This was my first HP printer and it will be my last! Don't waste your money.
No driver CD came in the box, so I went to the website which was badly broken. Google search got me to the driver download page, but it wouldn't install. After you get to the install screen, you have a Windows ME-looking splash screen with, two buttons: "Multimedia Slim Keyboard" or "Exit." Clicking the keyboard button causes nothing to happen. *sigh*Finally I was able to install it by launching one of the .exes within the zipped installer file- which worked, except for the repeating registry errors marching across the screen like dominoes. If you can hit Enter fast enough, the error will stop, and the kb works partially- standard keys are fine, but the extra mm keys do nothing . Needless to say, I'm returning this item.The hardware, however, is perfectly fine, relatively comfortable and the slim-ness is appealing enough. This might work OK for you if you're on XP.
This is the cutest and most useable portable digital photo frame that I have seen and I've looked at many. Also the most cost effective. Problem is it doesn't work! The MENU button was dead - didn't respond. Package inserts said call Coby before returning - so I did. Coby's instant response was return it. If you return it to Coby, you have to pay postage, even though it is a defective product, you still pay postage. Amazon covered the return, however Amazon did not issue a replacement, I had to order another one. 2nd try - same problem, dead MENU button. 2nd call to Coby - same answer - just return it. No help offered. When I asked the tech if they had a recurring problem as I did, tech said my best option was to just return it.I love the potential here, but the frustration was over the edge. Coby is not a company that I will deal with in the future, however Amazon was very good about returning and crediting and paying the postage. I highly recommend shopping @ Amazon. As for the Coby portable frame, my best advice is DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I have owned the Garmin Ique 3600 for over 4 years. I love it. As stated in one of the other reviews of this product it was the first Palm/GPS unit. Since then many other units have come out that are cheaper better. It is a great unit however it will not work with windows vista and even though you may not have vista now you will most likely end up using it in the future. This unit is discontinued because the newer products are just better. You are much better off just buying a regular palm and the garmin mobile 10. The price of the two of them combined are still cheaper then the 3600. Buy the way garmin's customer service is one of the best I have ever seen. In the 4 years I have owned this unit I sent it in about 8 times for repair (mostly all my fault washing machine exc.) and they replaced the unit all 8 times free of charge. All in all, the unit was great back in the day but times are changing and this unit is just not been able to keep up.
This product tends to have a lot of static on most stations. I would not buy this product again.
This is either a great product or a bad idea. I bought me a 22 inch Samsung TV and tried to hook this antenna to it. I received only 3 channels out of the 25 local HD Channels I get in the area.Of course I was not expecting much but to readjust the antenna all the time just to get the channel you want is not worth it. I know i get over 25 channels since I also own a Terk FDTV1A combine with a Motorola Signal Booster BDA-S1 and it does miracles even in a room that is built of bricks and having big metal trucks outside of room (note: main reason why the little rca rabbit ears are bad idea for my environment.)If you take the RCA basic outdoors with your tv or if you live on a second story than i would say this is ok, but if you are like me, bind by brick construction and too much obstruction from big trucks and solid metal objects, this antenna is not for y ou...
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 the H10 and have now sent it back. I have had problems similar to those many others listed. The radio worked great and picked up even distant stations well. The user interface and size are fantastic. However, when I loaded music with WMP10, it would not work. This includes MP3s and WMAs ripped from my own CDs as well as Napster to Go. I uninstalled and reinstalled WMP10 and got the latest download from Microsoft. Using this and USB 2.0 on both a Falcon Northwest Pentium 4 3.06 MHz (XP Home) and a Sony Vaio laptop (XP Professional), I had the same problems with both computers and had to conclude that the device was not functional. The names of the songs jumbled such that artist names were linked to songs of different artists. The menu and directories were all goofed up. Many songs loaded but wouldn't play. Some would play a few times and then everything would jumble up. Tech support from iRiver was virtually nonexistent. I sent it back and ordered a Zen Micro today. I'm hoping I'll have more success. Overall, the H10 is a very nice device conceptually but it might be better to wait for a later model with more stable technology if you want to order this player.
I stongly suggest to anyone that plans on purchasing a prodcut from HUMAX to think again! My wife purchsed me one and we have had nothing but problems with the company and its DVR. Our first DVR froze on a screen druring set up. So they set us a second one to replace the broken one. As we used it for a day, the second machine did the same, freezing at different spots. Trying to reset the machine as instructed, it did not work. So they sent us a third. Well, guess what, the third is also freezing. Now three weeks into waiting for the fourth, still no dvr. The company simply needs to get their act together and fix the problem. The customer service was nice, but they are a subbed out company that realy can't help me with my problems just try to rectify it by sending me another and REQUESTING assistance. You do not have direct contact with the company and there for can not help you and simply request by email to Humax for additional help. Please do not buy a product from HUMAX, it will save you time, frustration and stress!!
I was impressed with the features in the store, but when I got it home the Toshiba was less impressive. It ran out of battery power very quickly. The viewfinder was obstructed by the camera body. The 4mb smartmedia card is far too small. And I kept looking for the manual -- but all it comes with is a useless reference guide that barely tells how to refill the batteries (a skill you will need to develop quickly!) Hold out for a better value.
The picture and description are not what you will get. I expected a PCMCIA to USB adapter and got a 4in1 PCMCIA card with no way to go to USB. Someone needs to revise this listing and get it right. Don't buy it unless what you need is a PCMCIA to MS,MMC, MSPD or SD card adapter cause that what you'll get, not a USB adapter.
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.
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.
the sound quality is quite poor. i had a cheap (10 dollar) headfone whose sound quality was lil better than hd-280's. this has quite a lot of blaring sound.for comfort, i would score this headfone a full five stars, but I guess that wont matter if the sound is not good.
I never post reviews and I'm not incredibly critical when it comes to products this cheap....that said the cord length is so awful that these are going straight in the garbage. The left earpiece cord length is about 6 inches - that's fine. The right ear cord is about a foot and a quarter - no exaggeration. I saw that these were rated highly on amazon so decided to give it a shot. I really regret not reading the one star reviews - which I usually skip - because I'd have $25 buck still in my pocket. Now I'm going to have to go out and buy another freaking pair of cheap headphones when I could've gotten decent ones for $50. If your thinking about buying these and don't mind a insane amount of cord drooping from your right ear, by all means go ahead, sound quality and comfort are both ok, but for me I couldn't handle right earpiece cord long enough to hang myself with.
These headphones have great sound and they stay on your head.Downside - 1. Sweatguard doesn't work well 2. One side broke after a couple weeks.
I bought this charger a little while ago. It came in the mail just as described in the packaging and all. I proceeded to use the charger and did so for a couple days. However, on or about the 4th day I went to plug the charger in to my iPhone. I did so and as soon as I did I heard the sounds of electricity. I looked down at the wall and saw the charger short curcuiting, sparks shooting out and it even produced a couple flames. I immediately ripped the charger out of the wall and disposed of it. Suffice to say the charger was faulty and it was a complete loss. Now, I might have just recieved a faulty one, but I would say buyer beware of these cheap chargers, they might cause more damage than they're worth.
I purchased this item off of another website and sent it back the day after it arrived. (At least the Philips model will work for a couple of weeks.) This unit will only record programs off the air. You CANNOT record anything from your VCR, and this has nothing to do with copy protection. This unit will not allow you to convert your VHS tapes to DVD. There is even a flyer inside the box proudly touting this little defect. So in other words, I quickly found that the DRX9000 only does half of what a DVD recorder should do. If you're assuming that it must at least do that much well, you're wrong. It has an intolerable synchronization problem. For example, when you play back a disc, you see an actor's lips moving and hear what he says about 2 seconds later. Garbage.
I may have received a defective camera but here's my experience. Researched hard to find this value with 3.0" LCD, 10.1mp, 5x optical zoom and was hoping the 2AA batteries would last a while.I'm a big fan of reading consumer reviews such as this, but because camera is brand new reviews were limited. A selling feature for me was that it runs on 2AA batteries so it's easy to work with if battery runs out while at Disneyland. Camera arrived with 2 Ultra Duracell AA batteries included - after testing camera by taking about 10 pictures w/flash these batteries were dead. No problem, batteries must be defective, put in another set of batteries -after about 15 or so pictures these were dead also. During testing I turned camera around to take a picture of myself and the red "red eye" light came on - and stayed on. The camera was froze with the red light on and I was unable to turn it off no matter what buttons I pushed. I had to remove the batteries and reinsert to turn light out then it was OK. I repackaged the camera and am returning it. I'm out a 10% restocking fee, Fedex shipping and time and effort involved.I'm anxious to give products a positive review but there were serious problems with my Samsung S1050. The 20 or so pictures I took turned out OK but nothing impressive compared to my 4.0mp camera. Again, my camera may have been defective and it's a new model but before buying another camera I'll make sure it has numerous solid positive consumer reviews such as the Canon SD750 has before buying.
This products does not repair at all. it is probably good for cleaning the surface of a CD or DVD. i had tried several times to repair a cd but did not do any good. waste of money.
The performance of this replacement battery is abysmal. Although it is advertised to have a rating of 850 mAh, I barely get 5 hours of play time after a full recharge. By contrast, the original battery had a lower rating of 630 mAh, but it delivered 20 hours of continuous play time when I bought my mini 4 years ago.Another issue is the dimension of the battery, which is a few millimeters wider than the original EC007-5. After the battery was squeezed into place, the circuit board was bent to one side due to the tension buildup by the bigger battery. Although the curvature is small, it caused the LCD screen to press more tightly against the glass panel.In short, I am very disappointed with this product.
Concept is great, set up is easy, price is right. HOWEVER...... the lighting provided is no way near enough to take any decent picture.
I had high hopes and ended up being very disappointed. I like that the display is larger then most shower/clock/radios, because my vision is poor and I can't see it otherwise. But now I've have gone through 2 of these and they both broke within a couple of months. It is awkward to use as others have described, but that is tolerable if the freakin thing would work. Very disappointing.
Do not buy this item. There is too high noise in the background. I do not recommend it to any one.
Using this thing took longer than actually typing in the information myself! First the scanner only gets about 10% of the scan correct. Second it loads it into a database that for the life of me i could not get to transfer to outlook. Third there is no third i thru this in my box of crappy electronics that don't work!
Provided NO better picture or reception than the typical 3 dollar splitter...and to top it off....the monster splitter failed after 3 months. It is a Taiwan product...and the monster cable brand does not offer any assurance of quality.
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!
The on/off and heat setting switches are far too easy to hit accidentally while you are using it so I found the iron got either too hot or turned off completely. I have naturally curly hair and only use irons like this when some strands haven't curled as much as the rest. This Item did not glide smoothly on my hair, did very little to make a pretty curl and actually straightened my hair when set to the highest heat setting.
I bought this machine at a Meijer store, and the salesperson had no recomendation on this one versus a few other brands. I purchased it based on what the outside of the box said.I thought it was easy to set up and I never even looked at the directions. I was able to transfer several tapes to DVD, both home movies and old VHS movies I own. They played back fine in this DVD player.Soon I found that in some DVD players, the disks won't play at all. In other players, the DVDs paly but there are no chapters (which I put in) and won't pause, rewind, or fast foward. They only place they will play is in the machine they were made on.At the time I wasn't sure if it was the recorder or the disks, and sadly I had to put the project aside for a few months. Now that I have again tried, I'm not sure I will ever get it to work properly. Unfortunatly I'm way passed the alowed time to take it back to the store. I'm feeling rather burned right now.I am planing to contact RCA over this machine and my RCA Lyria mp3 player that only works half the time. Based on these two experiences, I will never again buy from RCA.
After reading the reviews here, I bought these headphones, because they seemed like a good value. I would say that the clarity is rather good, and for high-end and midrange sounds, they sound pretty good.On the downside, they were initially so tight that they made my head hurt from wearing them. Luckily, they have loosened up over time, but my biggest beef is that they have basically nonexistant low-end. Some of the music I listen to is bass-heavy, and I simply can't hear tones below a certain point that are clearly audible in other headphones and speakers.I replaced a much cheaper pair of headphones that I bought almost 8 years ago, whose plastic frame just broke on me (they still worked fine), and those sounded better than these.I consider these a waste of money, because 75% of my music sounds great, but the other 25% is basically unlistenable.
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.
My setup: Windows 7 laptop and Windows XP desktopThis KVM-121 switch did not work for my Windows XP system. The mouse and keyboard and speakers was not recognized even though they worked before this setup.This KVM switch did work, but no audio, with the windows 7 with the ps2 to usb adaptor (for mouse and keyboard) and the monitor.I called the manufacturer, tech. couldn't resolve the problem, and did get a defect code from them so that I request refund from Circuit City. Circuit City promptly returned my money. So they are good to deal with as long as you provide proof that it was defective by going through the manufacturer first to try to resolve any issues.Also, I didn't like how the switch connections were. It made for a snake like mess under the desk. Wish the connections could be on one side and then back and have a button and indicator in the front. At least that way can mount to side (inside) of the desk.
Disabling ssid broadcast doesn't work - the ssid is still seen by my laptop.wpa doesn't work w/the dlink DWL-G630 card though I suspect it's the card's fault.Returned for another brand's router and card. Disabling ssid broadcast works, ie, the ssid is hidden. And wpa works very for a few hours straight so far.
I have bought many of these external enclosures for my old IDE drives. Many of them simply die like this one this. The external enclosure by I/O magic has been the longest lasting for me.
So wish I would have seen these reviews before spending so much on this POS. Once the one year warranty was up, the remote control stopped working. After further research, the remote was fine; it was the IR sensor inside the system. Spent $175 to ship it back to Bose for them to fix it and provide us another one year warranty on the unit. Sound is great, but for what we paid, the machine should have had many trouble free years. My Sony I bought after college many years ago is still kicking and was a fraction of the cost. I guess I should have been concerned when I saw the Made in Mexico sticker.
This remote is mostly for outdoor use - very good to navigate the iPod while it is tucked inside your pocket, mostly with the keypad put on hold. Would have been great if the remote was wireless. It is not very useful indoors since you have to get near the iPod to operate the remote - you might as well put your fingers on the iPod itself.This used to come free with the 3G iPods, along with the leather case (that's how I got it!). I hardly use it since I have a wireless remote (NaviPod).Looks like it has been designed to work well with the Apple iPod carrying case. This is because, with the Apple case, there is no way to access the iPod controls when the iPods is inside the case. This remote has all the controls (except that we can't see the display), and a hold button on the side. It also has a simple clip to fasten it to your clothes.If your habit is to put a long playlist and play it while jogging, working out etc., this remote could be useful.
I purchased a set of these a few months back. I have only used them a couple of dozen times, and the right speaker is blown already. I have only really used them for gaming, and have watched a few movies with them. No loud bass and in most cases the volume never goes above half.
Do yourself a favor and spend a little more money and buy a set of speakers that do not fail in 8 months.
I received this case when I purchased a Kenmore sewing machine on eBay. Loved the sewing machine -- hated the case. This case is one of the worst carrying cases I have ever owned. The plastic that surrounds the machine is very thin and the handle on the top of the case is not very sturdy. When you go to pick the case up, the handle actually feels like it might break in two. I wouldn't trust this case with anything more than a very light weight sewing machine inside. There are a couple other hard plastic carrying cases here on Amazon that I would recommend over this case. I believe they are the Brother and Singer cases. The Singer case looks and feels very sturdy and the handle is thick and feels very nice in your hand. The Brother case is also a nice sturdy case with a handle that sits flush on the top of the case until you go to pick it up. When you pick it up, the handle lifts up and out of the top of the case. If you're looking for a case to just store your machine in, then this Euro-Pro case will work fine, but I wouldn't recommend buying it if you will need to transport your machine to and from class. If you need a case to transport your machine back and forth, then go with the Brother or Singer brand carrying cases.
I purchased this product December of 2006. I got it and was very very pleased with it. Video, Music, Pictures, FM radio, FM radio recording was all good, never used the microphone.After about 4-5 months after purchasing this product, I went to charge and add music to the player and the USB cord could not be recognized by my computer. I have read reviews of this happening and still decided to purchase it anyway......WRONG MOVE. Everything I tried that the tech support told me to do via email because your phone support help expires after 30 days I believe did not help. Luckily I purchased from Amazon and was able to return it but with a 15% restocking fee deducted from my refund.I don't know if its just the Creative Zen Vision: M that has this problem but I suggest that you do not buy this product to find out.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I purchased my 30gb 5th generation ipod in December 2006. Now, less than 2 years later, it stopped working. The problem is one known by apple where an electrical short develops that prevents the ipod from playing sound except when the device or the surrounding air is very cold. Sure, I can refrigerate my ipod and get about 1 hour of playtime, or exercise in a freezer, but otherwise it is non-functional. Many people have reported online that Apple has charged them for a replacement since they are now out of the warranty period. I would hope apple could build a product that can withstand normal use for > 2 years (only used for listening in car and at home sitting in speaker dock). And if they can't they should stand behind their product instead of trying to sell you a new one!
recently bought this card - DOES NOT = read in SanDisk's own crd reader.reads in old Dazzle and in Emachines integrated card reader.Sandisk's answer - try another of their cards (same, e.g. Ultra) and card reader.never mind that the card reads in other readers - and the reader reads other brand cards.somethings amiss when they sell without advising that there's a question of interoperability between with the brand.
Oh, how I WISH I had read these reviews before I purchased this item. I purchased it about one year ago. The first one I received did not work at all...I kept getting a 'carriage stall' message (I see that another reviewer had this problem as well!). They promptly sent another, no questions asked. Well, the new one works 'OK', but man, do I agree with previous reviewers that this thing eats ink cartridges wwwwaaaayyy too quickly. I am hardly a high volume printer...I print maybe a page or two a week AT MOST...and the cartridges only lasted a couple of months. At $30 a pop, that is really unacceptable. I am not one bit surprised to see that Lexmark discontinued this model!!!
My daughter got this for a Christmas present, she finally got around to using it. As much as it is for a kid. it does not the most kid friendly software, it took me a little while to teach her how to use it. Not the greatest pictures but then again IT IS a kids TOY. THE ONE GOOD THING we have found with it. Is the web cam part of it. With family of out state and Internet connections, we are able to talk through a messenger and they can see her as they type to each other.
First of all the mouse pointer does not move cleanly (its jumpy). The keyboard stopped functioning within a week after I bought it. But since Creative offered a mail-in rebate (it had to be mailed within 2 weeks) I had already sent the original UPC. Hence I couldn't return the item to Amazon. I exchanged emails with the customer service back and forth a few times regarding this and finally they agreed to fix my keyboard. So I had to ship (I paid for the shipping) it to the RMA center. At the RMA center they had the keyboard for 13 working days and it was NOT EVEN TESTED. After I emailed them about this they finally sent me a replacement keyboard but without the RF receiver!! I had to email them again and they shipped me the receiver. So finally got the keyboard working after about 45 days!! On the whole I am totally disappointed with the VERY POOR quality product from Creative and the poor customer service provided by Creative. This has forced me to refrain from buying any Creative product in the future.
I bought this for my mother over Christmas and when I plugged it in, there was no power. So I exchanged it for another identical drive and it had the exact same problem. The only way to get it to power on was to jiggle the power cable. 2 bad drives in a row? Ridiculous.I returned it and bought a Western Digital and that was fine.I'll never buy another Seagate product.
a) router is VERY noisy(if you are planning to put this router in the same room that you sleep - low pitched noise will drive you crazy)b) poor range(I placed router on the second floor - first floor doesn't have a connection. Now the question is WHY did I want the wireless router??? ahh didn't want to bother with wires... what a bummer).c) if you have 2.4 phone - connection drops immediately and doesn't get restored until you turn off your phone ...d) and the last little thing - poor admin interface:- little middle window with configuration parameters- admin password cannot be longer than 12 characters ???...And all of this after 15 min using this device....
This looked like it would add a new experience to my time at the mouse, and it did: vertigo.After spending nearly 3 hours making the old version 3.30 WingMan software (last updated version, Logitech tech rep admitted that 3.30 had some rather nasty bugs, most noticably locking my system tight when it came to a testing stage) work with this device, after countless hoops and USB changes, I managed to get it to work. I toyed with 'iFeel Desktop', which I found to be rather amusing, although its ability to react seemed to be entirely in regards to a slight kick when changing menu options or rolling over icons.I managed to get it to run in a game of 'Black and White', which it seemed to do quite well to begin with, although due to its constrained size, zooming in and out and basic navigation proved to be impossible.The mouse is physically attached to the pad, giving it a wide range of mobility roughly 2&quot;x3&quot;. This means that you can not use this at all for any applications that require any form of precision. If you need something that buzzes under your hand, get an iFeel MouseMan.
Bought this for light duty printing. 5-6 pages per week. Toner ran empty quickly. After about 2 years, the paper feed just stopped working. It was a cheap printer but I did not get my money's worth. Not recommended for any type of printing.
I purchased these patch cables with the understanding these were FACTORY TERMINATED patch cables from Belkin. The ad picture even shows a picture of a REAL Belkin cable, with factory terminated RJ45's.What I received was some Belkin cable with a HAND TERMINATED RJ45! If I wanted this, I could have made myself. I don't believe just because Belkin cable is used, this can be called a "Belkin Patch Cable".The cost was cheap and I need the cables yesterday, so I had to use them. Not worth the effort and time to return. So far, no problems, but I won't buy these again and recommend others don't. But I worry about the cables being used in production. It's an unnecessary risk that will surely cause a service call later.
***WARNING***This product is not for users with nForce Chipsets. I see users complaining that this product hangs and the keyboard acts up. You have an nForce chipset on your motherboard. If you are a fan of AMD and use their processors (hence a likely nForce chipset), stay away from this product, because IT WILL NOT WORK RIGHT!Aside from having to install a separate USB card to get it to work (which I cannot do for my laptop) it has performed quite well. I read many reviews about the audio quality, and I tend to agree. The audio will clip if I turn my PC volume up over the halfway mark. This is easily resolved by keeping the volume low and turning your powered speakers up.I would hesitate to buy another IOGear product in the future (without extensive compatability research before hand).
I bought this wireless router last year before Christmass. I always likes Netgear products, - they are solid, well designed and performed very well. But this MR814 wireless router is something outstanding. First off all it's a big. Do not trust the picture on the web site. The MR814 is much bigger than can you expect. Second, the 802.11b wireless power is not good enough to cover my 3 levels home, so I made pair CAT5 ethernet cables to move the router into another location. Third, the software is very bad. The DynDNS auto update feature is broken. No way to hide SSID or limit connections from wireless devices. No telnet server. And finally, there is an terrible bug which can make anyone crazy. When I'm downloading something over the net and opening many TCP sessions the router simple died. Only one way to restore internet connection is Power OFF/ON cycle. I was trying to report this problem to Netgear. No luck. Now I'm looking for any other, not Netgear, WAP. Hope that will help.
Tried this in 2 cars, signal was too weak for either one. Got my refund very quickly (thanks Amazon - I remain a loyal customer). Other FM transmitters have worked well for me, this one is just very poor.
This is no better than the old fashion rabbit ears. The "powered" portion of this antenna does NOTHING to boost the signal. I found this item to be almost useless since it does not pick up any analog signals very well at all. As for the digital signals, you will have to adjust the antenna whenever you change the channel.If you spent your hard earned money on a HDTV, why are you going to buy a junkie antenna?
Just want to pass on that I bought this Emerson product as a gift for my mom. It seems "okay". We hooked it all up and sounded fair for the price, but then we began our literal comparison. My daughter has a Klipsch I-Groove so we already knew it was INCREDIBLE but I thought it would be just fine to buy my mom the unit with the extra features instead of all the power...Don't do it! It's REALLY not worth the money you pay for it when you can spend just a bit more and get the POWER HOUSE I-GROOVE! I PROMISE you won't regret it. We ended up returning this Emerson and ordering my mom the I-Groove. And then my mom ended up buying me the Klipsch for Christmas too. All worked out great...so glad we made the return. Save yourself the hassle. Go check out the I-Groove!
Bought it, compared to $30 Creative A220 speakers. Creative wins hands down. Sound of Companion 2 is not clear, it's like coming from a can. Base is bad. You can get much better speakers for $30. Don't waste your money on this. I'll be returning mine
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!
This product's description was not clear as to exactly which phones would work with the software. After purchasing it and loading the software onto my Cingular 8125 Pocket PC phone, the keyboard would not work.I called the company and they said it is not compatible with my phone. But this is not the end on this dilemma. When I properly tried to remove the software from my phone, it would NOT uninstall. And now, every time I turn on my phone, the software is activated and I have to turn it off. This is a major nuisance!Even though I wasted my money, I actually would not have been upset if the program would have properly uninstalled from my phone.- Robert S. Nahas, WriterServices.net / BestSellingAuthor.com
CNet reviewed it and found that, if you had any 802.11b clients, the access point forced everybody into 802.11b mode. I'm not touching this puppy until it can have b and g running simultaneously (just like having 10Mbps and 100Mbps devices hooked up to the same Ethernet switch). It ought to be possible, after all, even if it has to run them on separate radio channels.
As a college student, I didn't want to not have everyone looking at what I am doing most of the time, and I thought this would solve it but it did not work as well as I hoped. This is not a "stick on" filter like one would do to a cell phone but it slides on using cheap stickers on each side of the computer monitor. I tested this from multiple angles using different lighting in the room and brightness of the screen, as well as both sides of the filter and I could still see my screen visibly. The only way not to see the screen is to turn the brightness all the way down, but even then I can still see the screen clearly. Also it must be removed every time you shut laptop screen down which I thought was ridiculous because I travel a lot with my laptop. The only good thing about this filter is the anti-glare it provides for the user. However it is not worth $40 for it. I returned it immediately after I saw these flaws and will wait until 3M or another company can perfect computer privacy filters. I do not recommend.
I would not purchase this printer again. If this printer were about 75 bucks...I would purchase it again. I am evaluating this on a cost per year basis. I have had it for a little over 4 years and it has been used for light to moderate home use.Its good point: Pretty economical ink usage (for a home use).Its bad points:About two years after we got this printer it started making this horrible "machine gun" clicking sound. It did not appear to hinder its ability to work - its just extremely loud and goes on for 15 - 45 seconds at a time.After about 3 years it started putting black streaks on the back-side of every document. We would clean the heads and that would work for a WHILE. After a while - this cleaning procedure no longer worked.No wifi.This printer has a lot of great features - but that doesn't really matter if it doesn't work properly for more than a few years at this price (499 usd).
Frankly, I would check out another brand. This one is expensive, and frustrating if you use AAA batteries. AAA batteries pop out of the charger every time I use it. Sometimes it pops out immediately or almost immediately. Other times I feel victorious in getting all the batteries to stay in the charger, only to later find a couple of them have popped out. I get around it by doing the obvious: I simply put all four batteries in, and charge only two (after two have popped out). Then I repeat the process. So after trying 4 twice, of the 8, I get 5 actually charged, which is all I need.
Straight out of the box, the remote doesn't work (some buttons do, but crucial ones don't--no matter how hard I dig my nail into them), it skips and stalls on a DVD that even my persnickety 6-year-old Sony player manages without a hitch (with the player isolated from speaker vibration), and the sound is atrocious (the other reviewer's description is apt). Even the radio reception is bad. Unpacking and setting this up was a regrettable waste of life.
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.
This product did not clear receive the I-Pod hooked up to it and station was not clear we returnd the product.
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.
Like many of the reviewers, I was excited when I found an mp3 player that was competitive with iPod in terms of style and memory. I previously also owned a small iRiver player, with which I was very happy. So, I optimistically purchased this product. Unfortunately, I have had problems with it ever since (which has been for less than a year).Like many of the other reviewers, my H10 crashed more than once, froze up innumerable times, and now is completely dead. All of these problems occurred both before and after the firmware "upgrade." After investing a couple hundred dollars in the thing in addition to the hours I have spent trying to make it work, it is now useless. I was able to use it about 10 times -- total -- successfully. Don't even think about using it if you are moving...I hate to say it, but I am now seriously considering buying an iPod.
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.
Would like to know if it is not to late to return as has never worked correctly! Keeps telling me not connected (never the twain will meet) when know it is!
I purchased a ReplayTV 4508 as a replacement for my Replay 3060. The ability to move shows to and from my PC and share shows with friends was a huge draw for me. I'm very happy with the 4500 series, it does everything as advertised. I've found that I can store shows on my PC to get extra space.Replay is a great product, but one you should research before you purchase, not after.
Pros: fun, easy to read from across the room even at night, nice customizable messages and auto on/offCons: wears out quickly (buttons stopped working on mine after about a year); rotational noise/vibration is very noticeable
These speakers sound terrible......tinney sound, changing treble and bass does nothing to inprove the sound..bought them as replacments...the blown out speakers sound better
All my external drives in the past have been Maxtors. So, when I researched my purchase for my first 1TB drive, I didn't think much of the reviews I came upon warning of the failure rate of their 1TB drives. I've had this drive for about 5 months now. I use it to manually back up my files and only do it about once a month, so it has not seen a lot of use. One day it just decided to quit. It makes a bunch of clicking noises and that's about it. I'm going to have to return it for a replacement, but it certainly doesn't inspire much confidence in my replacement, wondering when the next time it's going to fail. I would rather get a different drive. I certainly won't buy Maxtor again.
I ordered this item from Amazon. And received it yesterday. I installed my Seagate 200GB Ultra IDE hard drive. And found my computer didn't recognize it.The hard drive worked well with other enclosures, and other hard drives didn't work with this one. This means that this item has problem.Today, I will return it.
I just bought these recently to use in my digital camera while on vacation. After fully charging them and inserting them in the camera they almost imediately showed a low battery icon on the camera. Several times I tried charging them, and then tried to use them with the same results. I was trying to avoid purchasing disposable batteries, since I take ALOT of pictures, but unfortunately that's what I ended up using.
Plain and simple. This product does NOT work. We bought a pair to plug an older keyboard and mouse into a newer PC (the new ones don't have PS2 jacks). Flat out doesn't work.
Epson Color Ink Cartridge Multipack (C64, C66 ,C84, C86, and CX6400 Printers) T044520Multipack is represented as a 4 pack (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black) but I received a 3 pack (no black cartridge)...When I went to reorder, my account page states that I already purchased the 4 pack...if I send the first order back, are they just going to send the wrong item if I reorder! I guess I'll just go to WalMart because I can no longer wait for printer ink!
EDIT on old review below:New: I've been using these rests for years, and I just bought a new one which arrived 4/13/12. Looks like yet another manufacturer is cutting corners to save pennies. The new one is half as thick and not as soft and comfortable as the old ones. They also shortened the length by at least an inch. I decided to keep using the old one I have with tape on one end from accidentally cutting it open. The bigger height of the old one provides a nice, comfortable angle of my wrists to the keys. The new one has me turning my wrists up too much. The old one also provides enough length to use with the mouse too, but the new one is no longer long enough. Too bad, because I've recommended this rest to others who all agreed it's the best rest they ever used. Now I'll have to alert them not to buy any new ones without considering the downgrades they've made to the product.Old review from 2009: I've had one for a few years now and I wouldn't trade it for any other. It's actually long enough to span the length of my dell keyboard, plus hang over enough to use with the mouse as well. I need to get another for the office because after just a couple hours I can feel my wrists start to hurt from resting on the hard desk. But I often sit for 10 or more hours straight working at home, and never feel discomfort with the gel rest. It's also really easy to clean unlike the ones that have fabric on them, and that's important to me with two young kids and a husband that use it too. I also find the fabric ones starts to irritate my skin from the constant friction against the rough fabric, and that's completely eliminated with this one.
To suggest that these headphones were made for DJ's is laughable. They would never hold up to professional use. The MDR-V700 certainly has excellent sound and is pretty comfortable, but the plastic frame is brittle--I'm talking EGGSHELL brittle. I had mine only a few weeks before they began developing cracks. The only reason they have not crumbled to dust is that I've been pouring Superglue on them almost every week. What a shame Sony paired first-rate electronics with a Dollar Store-quality plastic frame.
I've had TEAC products in the past, so I had no reservations about choosing the AG-790 to replace a Pioneer receiver for my home stereo system. After getting it hooked up, I noticed that using both speaker systems (A&B) together actually attenuated the overall audio output. Speaker A sounded great, as did Speaker B, but together was bad news. I tried all sorts of tricks to get the system to sound like it should both inside the house and outside, to no avail. I was also testing Radio Shack's Sherwood system at the same time (same price range) and its problem is some safety cutoff mechanism that sends the system to standby due to over modulation, over heating, never have figured it out. I need this type of receiver to accommodate a phone input. So I am back searching for an ideal receiver.
This product is awful. I've been trying to configure the wireless connection for this camera for several weeks. At first I thought it was a problem with it understanding the WEP encryption so I set up a non-WEP access point just for the camera, but it still does not work with wireless at all.When connected to the LAN, I can see the camera without any problems (a bit of an over statement as I have to disconnect/reconnect the power every once in a while).
My mother and I got this printer for free when it came with our computer in 2002. The printing results were excellent, but after a while, print setting had to be put on best to keep print quality at its sharpest to prevent white horizontal banding. Prices for ink were okay, but whenever a cartridge ran out, we would have to wait a matter of weeks before buying a new cartridge, as the machine could not print with an empty ink cartridge. Then, starting earlier this year, the printer would cut out immediately before starting a print job, and a box on the screen would say this: "Delete all print jobs and turn the printer off. Remove any foreign objects from inside printer". (Or whatever else it said). Whenever this problem happened, the ink light would flash and the paper light would stay solidly lit (or vice versa). To fix the problem, I would have to uninstall and reinstall the printer and its hardware. But, when the problem was fixed, it would come back almost immediately. It was a reliable printer for quite a while, but it just retired out on us after four years. It is now sitting on a top shelf in a closet. We now have a Lexmark Z611.
I received my Garmin StreetPilot as a gift. It is a reconditioned model and I've had it for over a year. Several weeks ago a message came on the screen each time the unit powered up saying it was time to update my map. After spending about an hour on the Garmin website I finally found an order form to fill out to request a CD with the updated map. I was surprised it didn't cost anything. Today the CD arrived and I tried to install my new updated map. I used the software to generate the "unlock code" and received the message that I was not eligible to receive an unlock code. Again I spent about an hour on the user-unfriendly, Garmin website and couldn't find a solution to the problem. After much searching, I was able to find a phone number for customer service. I was told I would be helped by the next available rep and it would be 15-20 mins. to wait. After a 15 minute wait, I was told by the rep that it would cost $75.00 for the unlock code. The updated map is already a year old and I think Garmin should post the price on their website instead of trying to trick people into buying the update. Shame on you, Garmin! Oh yeah, and I still have to turn off the update reminder everytime I use the GPS.
I got this because the studs I used to use would always fall out when I went on a run or a bike ride. Little did I know that the wire connects to the left ear piece that then sends another wire to the right ear piece. Major fail. Someone wasn't thinking when designing this headset. It's extremely annoying to wrap up and store anywhere. It always get tangled and is a pain to unwrap and wear...To make matters worse, when it's on, it actually starts to hurt my ears after about 15 minutes. Maybe I have big ears or maybe it's just too tight of a hard plastic build, I can't decide... also, when I had it on during my bus ride home I'd have to turn the volume up because my bus isn't the quietest ride which would be okay except that everyone around me can then also hear what I listen to... I would have loved some more noise canceling or a less public listening experience at higher volumes...(like with my ear buds)Now, I only keep these in my work out bag in case I want to use it on the treadmill or for a run. I definitely would NOT get these as my primary pair of headphones.
I was all excited to find this toner so inexpensively; but yet again, you get what you pay for. The toner never even print one page, I suppose it's all dried up. I ran the 'clean' option on the printer, at least 4 times, thinking maybe the head needed to be cleaned, but nothing ever came out. Very disappointed.
If your not an internet user your proberly beter of with a minidisk system, but if you are on the net order a protable MP3 player by Diamond or Philips, i own one with 64mb, thats not a lot but it does the job!
I saw many positive reviews for these headphones, so I was expecting some relatively good headphones, but I was WRONG. First off, the cord for the right headphone is 14 inches longer than the left, which is about 14 inches long. So basically, you end up with a bunch of wire from the right headphone curling up right below your neck. That sucks. It's beyond me why you would ever want a right headphone to be more than 4 times longer than the left. Next, when I received my headphones the right headphone was NOTICEABLY quieter than the left. It was insanely distracting, and I'm printing the papers to return these as I write this. I would NOT recommend buying these headphones to ANYONE.
This is the product I ordered. It is NOT the product I received. Instead, I received a flimsy, obsolete version that does NOT work with current iPods. What I received was e-waste.
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 have a generic MP3 player, with which I jog. I needed an armband for it, and this was the only one I could find for a generic product. It is poorly designed, and comes loose easily. My MP3 player is a tight fit in the case, and I can't access many of the buttons, especially in the middle of a run. Mostly I stick it on shuffle repeat and hope the volume stays constant from song to song. I wish I hadn't bought it.
Check with the seller as to whether the voltage on this item can switch automatically as advertised. The one I bought is a regular, standard 120 voltage only.
very very poor optical mouse, at least on Macs. cursor jerks around, stops occasionally. acceleration is set ridiculously fast.the recess for the USB key is a nice feature, but the mouse itself just doesn't work that well.i returned it and got a Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse For Notebooks, it works perfectly, and tracks many, many times better; feels like a wired mouse. i really like it. didn't even need to install drivers, worked fine out of the box.
I bought this for my daughter to use on her vacation cruise. The magnetic clasp erased her room card and credit card. Kind of defeats the purpose of the clutch. It might be ok if you just used your drivers license phone and cash but people don't really carry cash and to have to have a credit or bank card reissued is problematic.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had this problem. My home recorder is a Pioneer, and until I bought these Memorex discs, I never had a problem recording. I bought one pack at Wal Mart or Target or something, and when I put in a disc to start recording, it wouldn't read it. I tried 3 more discs, and they all were unreadable. I returned them, and tried again at an online store (maybe I got a bad batch?). Same problem. So I always buy another brand of CD-R Music discs. These are pretty useless.
I wish I could say these sounded as good as a pair of "high-end" cables from Target. They sounded much MUCH worse. The entire midrange was muddy, cymbals almost nonexistent. The soundstage just seemed so one-dimensional, I couldn't believe it. The bass response didn't seem like it changed... This was hooked up to an upgraded Rega RP1 turntable with a Cambridge Audio 640P preamp to an Onkyo TX-SR706 receiver. I did A/B testing with my boyfriend around as a control, and he also noted everything I just mentioned, so it wasn't just me. I wasn't hoping for much, but I was definitely EXPECTING these to sound better.Disappointing, to say the least.I am actually surprised that you can hear a difference in RCA cables over such a short span of distance.Oh, and when I plugged one of the cables in, it broke my input plug on my receiver, so I have to use a different one now. Be aware of this when if you do end up buying these and jiggling them. In Monster's defense, they advise you to twist the plug onto the input, but, I didn't think it would be as hard as it was.Buyer beware!
I had a Linksys Wireless B access point that just quit working. Upgraded to Wireless G. Using Linksys WRT54G router and WPC54G card. I run a Dell Inspiron 8100. To date, I have been unable to get the WPC54G card to work. I tried downloading drivers, reinstall and uninstall nothing works. The support is not very good. Now, I am getting interference from a neighbor on the access point. Linksys says change channel which I have done. Still having problems. A huge disappointment
i am a big fan of SONY i like lots fo their products but in this particular case i think they failed in design, and also the product i bought wasnt working properly but the set up was painful and having to buy an aditional software to make i work on my Mac really hurts cause now that I finally returned this product i am stock with the software so if somebody want this for a mac call me i will kindly give you the software, not meaning this will work fine and smooth
The picture is not at all clear, it is a completely worthless device. I don't know if my expectations are too high or what. I am returning this "webcam" asap.
I had a 2002 VW Jetta with a factory grade stero in it and the ITRIP worked fairly well. It wasnt the best signal ever but it was nice. I bought a Nissan 350Z with a BOSE Setero in it and the Itrip is worthless. I cant hear anything but static and buzzing out of it. Everyone warned me not to get one but i wanted to try it for myself. Live and learn. Best way to hook up your IPOD is to fork up the $200+ and have a professional install you a docking station in the car.
This multifunction printer turned out to be a big disappointment.First of all, I am unable to receive any FAX. I double and tripple checked all of my settings. Still did not work. Sending FAX in B/W worked OK, but a baby picture send via fax, was completely unrecognizable at the receiving end of th FAX, it was all black.Secondly, after installing the software, I tried printing a baby picture, it was all green,no red tones at all, even after doing the maintenance clening of the head, followed by a deep cleaning of the printhead, it still did not print any red tone color.General set-up is/was very confusing and not logical.I am sending it back ASAP. Tired of the frustration with it.I have a Canon Camera and Photo Printer (i950) and am very happy with those. Thats why I picked another Canon Printer/FAX. But like I said, a big disappointment.
I am an administrator in a middle school. I purchased the Privacy Filter to prevent individuals from seeing what was on my computer screen when they were in my office. Well, this only worked if individuals were right over my shoulders. If they were sitting/standing anywhere from 2 to 3 feet away, they could see everything on my computer screen. That just didn't work for me.
This cable gave great video but was still a defective product. The colors on two of the connectors were swapped with respect to the colors on the opposite end. I had already installed this cable, into a difficult location, when I discovered it did not work. I checked continuity and had two of the three cables open to the other end so I assumed I must have damaged these connectors when pulling through some tight places. I decided to change them rs and, unfortunately, had already cut one of the "bad" connector ends before I discovered the colors were merely swapped. I verified this by checking the continuity of the cut connector, which was fine. The other "bad" cable worked fine when it was plugged into the right color. Now, I had to buy expensive compression fittings and an expensive compression crimping tool simply to rework something that did not actually need it. This expense and frustration should have never happened.
I may be one of the few reviews here offering life cycle (3 year) experience.I own three of these units; two (2) DGS-2208 and one (1) DGS-2205My experience with the unit has been about par for what I expected of a lower cost gigabit switch. I have returned one of the DGS-2208's and the DGS-2205 for warranty replacement. Two of the power supplies have quit as well but I bought replacements rather that use the warranty because their warranty policies are so onerous.What I am going to describe is not what you'll find in the actual warranty. Rather it is the policies D-Link has adopted for their RMA procedures. Be forewarned that these policies can make the warranty almost useless.Let us say that your unit quits after 26 months as my 5-port did. The first part of the process is pretty standard; call tech support and get a case number. Then you need to access their website and get an RMA number. Here the policies take a weird turn. They want everything back. Now the actual Warranty says, "Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package." But D-Link's actual policy differs. They want the CD (which is the manual) and even the little rubber feet back. And after 26 months they expect you to have filed the purchase receipt somewhere so you can scan and upload a copy of it to their website. So you didn't see the need to attach the little rubber dots 26 months ago, you just don't happen to have a 3 year revolving cash register receipt file and the warranty says forget the manual so you downloaded a copy because that is easier to store than the old CD anyway.Well, then your warranty is no good any more. So sorry, you should have kept the paper with the rubber dot feet stuck to it. Now if two out of my there units and two power supplies had made it three years maybe I'd see their point. But so sorry I really don't!
No matter where I placed it or what I did I could not get any channels to come through. This doesn't mean the product is bad however as I may just be in an area that has bad reception
this product works exactly like it is supposed to. very easy to switch and small enough to sit out of sight.Update 2/15/13. the number 2 and 3 port stopped working already. buy a different version of this.
I've tried everything and I'm at my wit's end. Tossing this thing in the trash and buying an Airport in the morning. Up yours, Dlink.
I was using my Onkyo remote to control my Onkyo receiver, DishNetwork 811 HD receiver, Panasonic projector, etc. It works fine except that it miss some functions on the DishNetwork remote. So I bought the SONY AX4000 "universal remote control" hopping to a true single remote for all my devices. I think I missunderstood the word "universal". Because I found out that it could not control my DishNetwork HD receiver. It can't learn from DishNetwork remote. I tried all the remote channels. I also tried with IR blastor suggested by someone else. I was able to learn some keys eventually. But when I tried to control ths dish network receiver from my theater seat, it doesn't work. Then I figured out that I have to use it within 1 feet of the receiver in order to use it. I contact Sony support and they told me to call DishNetwork. Give me a break. How does the DishNetwork knows how to configure Sony remote. And the AX4000 has problem with my Onkyo receiver too. My Onkyo remote has separate on/off button. AX4000 only has one power button. I can turn my Onkyo on with AX4000 without problem. But I can't turn it off. So I return it.
I purchased this POS Feb 2007 and with 45 days the TV would shut off after 5 minutes of watching. I called Akia and the have the WORST customer service ever, they had me wait a week for to see if they had a service tech in the area (San Antonio, TX) which they didn't so they have me wait another 2 weeks to see if they can find someone to come out and fix it. I called back and they said they couldn't find anyone to fix it and they couldn't do anything except transfer me to Samsung. Samsung couldn't do anything since it was an Akia TV. This went on for 3 weeks when I called the store where I purchased it to give it back to them. They had a service center and they came out in two days and fixed it. Now I get up this morning and turn the TV on and it stays on for 3 seconds then shuts down. Big games this weekend and I have no bib screen to watch them on. DO NOT BUY ANY TV FROM AKIA OR SAMSUNG SINCE THEY ARE THE SAME COMPANY AND DON'T BUY FROM CONN'S APPLIANCE EITHER.
Listed Timings: 3-3-3-8Actual Timings: 3-4-4-8As another reviewer stated (but apparently ignored and not addressed), the shipped product has 3-4-4-8 timings, slower than the listed 3-3-3-8 timings - this is crucial when adding this RAM into an existing system with 3-3-3-8 timings, as the motherboard chipset will use fallback/alternate (slower) RAM speeds for overall system synchronization and stability.Furthermore, this is one of 2 different memory products I recently purchased from Amazon whos actual timings dont match the advertised/listed timings (and in both cases, are of course, slower).I highly suggest that Amazon review their product verification/QA procedures for RAM (and or replace/retrain the personnel responsible for this department), if for no other reason then to avoid claims of deceptive advertising/practices, etc (not to mention reduce returns/negative customer experience ratings/overhead)
Will only hold in place for a 3 pin plug. 2 pins do not stay in place and slip out.
Do NOT buy this item! I have never felt the need to write a bad review on a product... The first one I got-the electric grid stopped working after a couple days. I took it back and exchanged for a second and the bulb burned out after about a month, replaced the bulb (half as must as a whole new unit) and then the electric grid on this one went out soon after. I never left it out in a strom. This product is junk!
I used this camera for about 8 months with no problems. On vacation the camera had a lens error problem. Before you buy this camera google lens error problems on this camera. I was amazed that they had so many complaints.
I have spent about 2 hours too long trying to get this device to even see my wireless network. I started with it about 40 feet away from my router. I then moved it to 30....20......10....on top of my router and it was still unable to even detect that I had a wireless network running. I then tried to configure it with my laptop that has a wireless nic in it, The strength on the nic was 100% but 0% on the me101. Trust me save your time and shiping costs, just buy the linksys it works.
I agree with other reviewers that the Yamaha HTR-5560 sounds good for the money. The remote is a piece of junk and the overall unit is not the easiest to operate.But, the ABSOLUTE DO NOT BUY warnning is the total absence of support from Yamaha on their home audio products.Buy a keyboard, drum set or any band instrument and they're there for you. Home audio? Who? What?My receiver has suddenly started turning off in the middle of a DVD or CD. My guess is that it was something to do with heat but it also seems to be related to vibration (it will cut off at, say, the sound of a blast), but I'm not going to find any answers or even clues from Yamaha.
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.
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.
When there are bright white scenes in the movie, the player will not read it and the screen goes black. This is kinda annoying. I have burned CD's with it and it does a good job. You cant switch the CD out and pick songs off another one and burn them though. You have to record the entire CD for it to work. Not my first choice for a product but what did I expect for 150 dollars
First, the jacks didn't work correctly. When I pushed the headphone cable in all the way, the sound was in one speaker at a very low volume. Pulling it out just a little made it work as desired, but then you can't move! Also, the description says black and so is the picture, but what I got has red and white jacks. I've returned them.
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!!!
I wanted a wireless connection to my car radio for my ipod and the monster cable looked good at first. The first thing I have to say is that for the price it's not all that great, it's actually a cheep looking thing. I expected the monster cable to be able to run off the ipods battery like other accessories for ipod, and that if I wanted too I could also use it on a home stero system, but that was'nt the case, in order for it to work it has to be pluged into your car lighter, so it was'nt as versitile as I thought it would be. Also the sound that plays through the car stero using the monster cable is not that loud and kind of muffled. I have one of those audio tape connections in which a thing that looks like a casset tape with a wire coming out of the tape deck connects to my ipod headphone jack, and it sounds much 10 times better then the monster cable, so I still use my tape connection thingy insted. It too bad becase when I go into my wifes car, who has a better stero system in her car but only has a cd player, I have to use the monster cable, which makes the sound in her car sound worse than the sound in my car. I know that this is not the case with other wireless fm transmiters for mp3 players. My friend has a transmiter for an mp3 player and it sounds loud and clear. The only good thing I have to say about the monster cable is that it charges my ipod as well, but if I wanted just a car charger then I would have bought that insted.
This is the first time I am moved to write a negative review on a product purchased at Amazon. These headphones were a big disappointment. I bought these to use with my bedroom LCD TV. After setting the base station up and trying several tuning options, all I could get was sound with a very loud background hum. This was just a headache waiting to happen. But that isn't what motivated me to write this review. Other buyers need to understand how cheaply these headphones are made. The power cord's plug into the base station is a poor fit and it requires small, skilled fingers to get it to work. Then the base station turns on and off when I tried to find a better sync with the headphones on another channel. I couldn't get it to work again without unplugging everything and starting over. The whole manual synch system seemed very archaic. The headphones themselves are big and bulky and the ear covers feel like they will last for about 3 months. After talking to a few other people, I went to Brookstones and purchased a pair of their wireless headphones for the same price that were 1000% better than these. Sound was better (no hum), quality of headphones was better, the headphones autosync with the base station, and the plug from the ac source was easy to attach.
I bought the Garmin to train for a marathon. It was great at first-- being able to run without coming up with routes and getting extremely accurate pace information, etc.BUT: After about 30 days, it started messing up occassionally. Example: I would run for 11 minutes, look down and it would say I'd run 2 miles (I usually run 9 minute miles). Or, I'd look down and realize it hadn't been recording me run for 5 or 6 minutes.After that, I always had doubts about accuracy.Then, it started struggling to find a signal. Every time I wanted to use it, I would have to relocate the signal (which takes 10 minutes, as opposed to the normal 1-2 minutes).Then, it wouldn't turn off. I had to remove the batteries after use and put them back in whenever I would use it. Then after about 80 days (of heavy use, running 30-40 miles/week), it stopped working altogether.Didn't even make it through 1 marathon training. Maybe mine was a fluke. I didn't call customers service. Maybe they'd have replaced it. Nonetheless, it was quite annoying.
I bought this player off of Tigerdirect, and it was great for about 3 months. (minus horrible battery life and small storage capacity, even w/ the extra 32mb backpack). After the first three months, it simply stopped working. Wouldn't turn on, no response at all.Wrote SonicBlue, after a couple of weeks of going back and forth and finally convincing them that it wasn't a firmware update issue, they agreed to 'let' me mail it to them (at my cost) and they would repair or send me a replacement. i guess they did replace it, but after about three months of use, i am getting the same problems again. I wish I had believed other reviews about this product. If you're into masochism, then by all means, get this thing. if not, save up for an iPod or anything else but Rio. You get what you pay for... (paid $70)
I have set up several networks in my home wired and unwired as technology has advanced but Ill be damned if I could get this to work. A waste of $45 dollars and ALOT of time. (more than I care to mention!) Ok..over 2 days! go buy something else!
Just installed a new Pioneer DVR-1910LS (DVR-113NP) and found that I cannot burn labels on these H-P CDs. Tried 3 out of the pack with no success -- each time was told that no media was present in the drive.Then I bought a pack of Memorex 52X LightScribe CD-Rs and had no problem whatever.
The biggest problem I had with this device is that after an hour of recording, the sound and video do not sync. I didn't have the problem on shorter videos, but when you're trying to get dozens of 2 hour home videos on to the computer, it's a big problem. I had to capture sound as a separate file, take the sound file into another software package, stretch it out to match the video, then recombine it with the video.Rather than return the product, I worked around the problem because I tried multiple other products, including Dazzle's video capture devices, and one by Roxio, and they all had worse problems. I used this thing for a few weeks, let it sit for a couple of months, then it didn't work after that. Waste of money. But like I said, I've tried a bunch of different devices and none of them seem to work well.
I bought this exact model from Amazon in October 2005 and have cooked a few meals fine. I also use the pot to boil water and have noticed that each time I do so, a few more rust spots form, so now the "stainless steel" pot is rusted completely inside. I also use other stainless steel pots to boil water and they're all fine.Another problem is that the pop-up thing in the lid gets stuck often and I have to tap it to get it to pop up. This issue is mentioned in the manual but that fact that it happens at all is a sign of poor design.The pot is made in China. I recommend getting other similarly-priced but potentially better pots.As a followup (3/8/2006), I returned the pot to Presto and they were very surprised by the rust and said they'd never seen anything that bad so they're sending out another one. I'll update this review with my experience with the new one.As a followup #2 (5/16/2006), I got a second pot from Presto and the same thing happened. Rust all over the interior, just from boiling water. I'm hoping to get my money back.Followup #3: Presto engineers contacted me and asked for a sample of my tap water to test. I sent them the sample but they never got back to me with the test results. Customer service did refund my money though, so that was nice. I suspect there might be something in our town's tap water that reacts with the pot.
Despite installing the sound card and following all of the instructions, the card was DOA. We tried reloading the drivers, loading new drivers and repairing the drivers. The card refused to install correctly. I went round and round with Creatives tech support. They were useless. They asked for information and never got back to me. When I would follow up they would ask if the card was still not working and re-request the same screen shots. Save yourself the effort. It's junk.
I bought this product for my husband for Father's Day. He read the directions to the letter and the camera just does not take good pictures. They are out of focus, very blurry and we used it for my daughter's kindergarten graduation and I think we got 3 good pictures out of about 60 which is really bad now we can not get that day back! I am extremely disappointed with this product I expect more out of Kodak
Yesterday I was going to order this card but there was a wait list. Today, now that the rebate has expired, the card ships within 24 hours. The same thing happened with the Viking 128MB SmartMedia card. Something very wrong at Amazon. Contacted customer service who were entirely not helpful, as they just espoused the company policy of offering something that they will not ultimately honor. Shame on you Amazon.
This concerns not exactly this Printer-Modell but the HL 1030 and HL 1240: I own both and have same problems with toner spread over the paper. This turns the hole Paper from white to gray. For concept-quality you can use it but not for office recommendations.Don't buy it! Take HP!
I find the laudatory reviews here completely incomprehensible. Even with the volume on the bass unit at a minimum, this system sounds tubby and muddy, not only in the lower registers, but well up into the midrange. It can sound very nice on material like solo voice, nylon string guitar, or solo clarinet, but as soon as the material contains more voices/instruments, more bass, sharper attacks, and/or more complex dynamics, the sound gets horribly smeared.
I am on my second unit in a 60 day period, the first unit went up in about 22 days.I sent back the first unit and Amazon sent me another free of charge, now the new unit has quit also, I am returning it to amazon which now will cost me more money because, the Stinger is 35 days old and I will have to pay a penalty for returning it after 30 days. I can say I don't want another Stinger because neither one really worked any how.Doug from ocean city md
The price was excellent but the standard shipping was very slow. It doesn't work with Vista, no drivers, so is useless to me. I gave it to my son and it works fine with Windows XP. My son has used it to scan pictures for me and it is of good quality.
Just returned back from France and Italy with this product which I purchased before traveling. Absolutely useless. Had me making u-turns on freeways, we nearly ended up in Spain on one trip while the device added 4 hours to a 1.5 hour trip. Rome was a joke as it consistently "updated" every 2 seconds and could never make up its mind. Tried it also for walking but you have to have an IFR pilots license to be able to work out directions. In built up areas like Paris and Rome it couldn't identify areas even when i was standing directly at the point of location and common restaurants and other attractions. The South of France was the worst and even when you tried to scroll out to a larger view to do some form of location pin-pointing the device kept going back to micro-map mode. Do not waste your money. Try one of the others that has Euro maps. I have a Garmin in my cars for the US and that is why i purchased this. The US Garmins are awesome but this product will do you more harm that good internationaly.
Okay, I ordered this cable and was surprised to see that it was used. It was in a plastic bag and there are already so many marks on the cable itself. The quality of Monsters is okay, but I'm not sure what's up with Amazon on this. I don't think that this is acceptable to send out used item to customers. Was this a mistake? I hope not, but it doesn't look like it. I'll contact Amazon for a replacement. Other than that, the cable is good quality as it's monsters.
Stay away from this piece of crap!I bought this item because, after rebates, it would havebeen the least expensive of its kind. I say WOULD HAVEBEEN, but the manufacturer lost the UPC code that I sentit, and denied my rebate. They said they would accept acopy of it, but still I wait.Meanwhile, this item has one of two possible chipsets init. The guy at the store said it had the Intersil Prismchip, for which my driver works well. No, it actually hadthe Ralink RT2570. So I installed the driver from Ralink,and what a disaster. My linux box has never been so unstable.The internet link through this D-Link adapter would crashoften (about every 10 minutes), and not restart unless Ireloaded the driver. And that would crash the whole system30 percent of the time.I replaced this item with a Netgear WG111 v2, and it worksso much better. I have to use the WinXP driver, and it hassome stability problems, but stays connected for days.While my past experiences are not necessarily an indicationof your future experience, why take the chance?
This radio receives FM broadcast and AM fine, but shortwave and SSB on Shortwave is all but existant! I have tried to return this radio, have it repaired, and still not even a word or an "I'm sorry" DO NOT BUY THIS, IT IS MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU WANT, AND IT DOES NOT RX SHORTWAVE OR THE SSB BANDS! THAT IS A SIMPLE ENOUGH REVIEW, AND AN HONEST ONE. I HAVE BEEN A HAM FOR 11 YEARS AND NEVER HAD A NEW RADIO TO BE SUCH A PIECE OF GARBAGE! LOOKS LIKE I EVEN HAVE TO LITIGATE TO MAKE THEM BUY IT BACK, AND IT IS JUST 2 MONTHS OLD!!!
I had this lens for about two weeks and tried very hard to like it but just didn't. I have the Tokina 11-16, which I really like, so I decided to give this a try. Admittedly, cost was a big factor since the Canon 100-400 was a long way off in terms of finances.The big issue for me was softness and CA's. No matter how hard I tried, I could not get very sharp photos. I have a Canon 70-200 f/4L non-is, and I could consistently get better cropped photos at 200mm that were better than any from the Tokina. I did a lot of testing at different apertures and just could not find a real sweet spot. Even at f/4, the Canon 70-200 was better than the Tokina at f/8 and at any focal length.One other issue I found with the lens was that it is a front focusing lens. This would cause the image to loose more sharpness because the end of the lens would droop causing part of the image to go out of focus.It is very possible that I got a bad copy. My biggest gripes:-Front focusing;-CA's and purple fringing pretty bad, if you are shooting water fowl, look elsewhere;-Heavy for size;-Images not very sharp-I don't recall the term, but if you are shooting towards the sun, the flaring is HORRIBLE!Tokina makes a solid feeling lens and the lens is very compact and could make a good travel telephoto.My suggestion is to look at other telephotos.
While this splitter appears to be well made, there was noticable deterioration of the signal quality to the attached devices, compared to single device without the splitter. I am not willing to completely blame this product, since other splitters caused similar problems; perhaps I will need to purchase an RF amplifier to solve the issue. It just didn't work well in my situation.
At first the camera seemed like a great buy with lots of unique features. I soon learned that all the extra features did not make up for the extremely poor picture quality. There is color distortion as well as pixilation. Save your money.
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 rarely write reviews on Amazon, but I read them a lot and find them useful. However, after having a really bad experience with this product, I felt I had to share it.I was so excited when i opened the box and was hooking it up. I could not wait to use it. The remote is cool (good weight and solid construction) and the base station could be a little heavier as some people have mentioned so the cables don't pull it around.But, my BIG PROBLEM is that when I use the on screen video, the audio quality is HORRIBLE. Literally, when I unplug the video cable, it sounds fine, then I plug in the video bale and I get a horrible buuzzing sound in the music.I tried 3 different audio cables, and both composite and s-video cables. Nothing worked. The only thing I can say is that there is some internal problem in the unit that produces interference when the audio and vidoe are used, which is the whole point of the on-screen music navigation.I am returning it tomorrow.
This is worthless. It doesn't make a sound until you are right next to a cop. Thanks Beltronics, but I don't need a radar detector to tell me when a cop is 20 yards away, I can see him just fine.
My company purchased this for me from this site, been using it for a week. It works as intended except the auto-switching, sometimes as much as three times in a 10 minute period. Sometimes not at all.Setup: Mac OSX Snow Leopard - none. Win7 64 Pro - 15 minutes. I thought it wasn't working but it turns out it needs to "search for the drivers" which took my system 10 minutes for the dongle, then several minutes for the mouse and keyboard that it should have already known. Once it found everything it has auto-switched at normal Win7 speeds. OSX picks up instantly.The interesting part - it only auto-switches one direction; from PC to Mac. It never reverses direction regardless of which slots the cables are plugged into. I am guessing it has something to do with the HP Elitebook hardware or Windows 7.Either way it works and even with the random auto-switching is far better than two mice/keyboards or moving cables back and forth as frequently I do.*******Update 10/14/2011*********Downgraded to two stars simply because it is unusable for anyone who uses shortcut keys.Random switching has slowed to a couple times a day. I saw a lot of complaints on here about the CTRL key being used as the toggle. What do you use the CTRL key for, you ask?Copy, Cut, and paste - which I do extensively.Ctrl+alt+Del which I also do extensively.MANY commands are CTRL+letterI will be acquiring a different device soon.
Having previously read the reviews I noticed that one reviewer rated this product at three based on poor software. The useability of this product is a direct function of the PC software that is provided with the remote. Both the software and the documentation are awful, hence my rating of one. Shame on SONY!No surprise however, since this seems to be the case with most manufacturers of this type of product.I may decide to return this product as a result of my frustration using it. I plan to spend another few hours before making a final decision.As a point of reference, I have 20 plus years of experience with computer hardware and software.I recall reading once that "Documentation is the primary objective of the professional engineer", apparently a point lost on Sony engineers.
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.
This was said to be compatible with the 2004 Pontiac Vibe, but IT IS NOT. The harness plugs in perfectly. However, by looking at the pins of the harness itself, you can tell the pins on the Metra don't match up to the pins of the harness from the car as if it is meant for a different car.I didn't want to bother dissembling the harness to move the pins around so I just went ahead and bought a different harness from Carxtc, that one should work since someone left a review saying it worked on their 2003 vibe.
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.
This product lasted less than a month for us. The previous clip we had with the original Garmin Nuvi purchased lasted 5 years before we broke it. Now I have to go order another one.
Wow, I had heard Bose speakers were supposed to be cutting edge, and absolutely incredible. Maybe their other speakers are, but these computer speakers are shockingly bad.It's not that they are THAT bad, but the fact that they are soooo expensive and not worth even half of the price, is the part that amazes me.The first ten seconds I plugged them in and turned them on, I knew I was in trouble: The most immediate thing you'll notice is the shockingly poor balance between the treble/bass frequencies. Any voices you are listening to (song lyrics, video game dialogue, etc) sound muffled and muddy. If you are listening to music, the bass completely overpowers the higher frequencies and destroys the balance. And to top it ALL off, there is no treble or bass knob so you can adjust them. REALLY poor design choice, if you ask me.I'm taking these back tomorrow and getting a pair of $30 speakers. I'm sure they'll work just as well.
But, don't take my word for it, read the bad reviews here:(...)I was thinking about getting this because of the price but then after googling for reviews, I found the link above and just thought I'd share it.
I've been a loyal Linksys router customer since 2001 when I purchased one of their first wireless products, the BEFW11S4. However, I've been sorely disappointed with this particular product.First off, I purchased the unit in late December 2004, meticulously filled out the rebate information, included all documentation that was requested, and mailed in the rebate form immediately. In late March 2005, I received a postcard saying that I had not properly submitted the MAC address. I've kept copies of all of my submission so I will be writing back, but this may raise a red flag for anyone purchasing this unit.Next, the hardware in particular: historically I have had small issues with Linksys routers that have been resolved through firmware upgrades. For this unit, however, only Vonage can update the firmware. After having been a customer for three months, my unit still has not been updated by them, yet I am suffering from one particularly annoying bug that I have read has been fixed in later firmware releases. While I am speaking on the phone, the phone completely disconnects if there is significant non-voice traffic on the line, i.e., from a computer on the network. I have fully enabled QoS and yet the problem persists. I've been trying to get a firmware upgrade for months - I've e-mailed Vonage twice about it and sat on hold for a very long time but to no avail. I haven't even gotten a non-automated e-mail response.You've read about the "modem noise" on the phone jack: I have this problem. However, if you put a phone into the secondary phone jack and leave it off hook, the noise goes away. Still, it's an example of poor quality on this item.Vonage's service - when it's up - has been fine. However, it is by no means a 99.999% available per year service, like your typical POTS line; I have tried to use the phone twice previously when the service wasn't working. Once there was no service at all, and another time I could only receive calls.Like many, I hope that VoIP technology increases in popularity over the coming months and years, but to me it's clear that this service, and in particular this hardware, is still in its infancy. Of all the problems, though, I'm most concerned about what I feel is an attempt to block payment of the rebate.
Should you buy a Lexmark X83?The simple answer would be No.Why?The Lexmark X83 guzzles $40 ink cartridges. Design of the 'paper feed mechanism' is inherently flawed. As a draftsman, I have yet to see one print emerge with text and/or picture geometry squared at right-angles to the paper.I also had the misfortune of receiving my new Lexmark X83 with smudges under the scanning glass!Lexmark has failed to release a Windows XP driver update since November of 2002 and Firmware revisions halted at v5.81; released in January of this year. Are the firmware and driver updates important? Surely they are when the X83 still Fails to operate flawlessly in Windows XP and Windows 98SE.Simple plug and play right? Not with this printer. Keep away from the X83. Try an HP.
This D-Link KVM switch is one of the most frustrating pieces of computer equipment I've bought in a LONG time.About 80 percent of the time, it will work as advertised. I can switch quickly between my computers, using the same keyboard, mouse, speakers and monitor. I actually like the little button to switch between computers better than hotkeys.But my mouse frequently stops working. Just freezes. I have to switch over to the other computer and then back, or just wait anywhere from 5-20 seconds until the bleepin' mouse works again. The keyboard will often freeze as well.Worse yet, my mouse cursor will frequently and unpredictably jump across the screen. This is particularly disastrous when I click to save an important file, and find the cursor has jumped and I've instead closed the program without saving the file. Maddening. The cursor also zips around the screen suddenly and uncontrollably for a few seconds at a time, also with sometimes disastrous results.I have tried different keyboards and mice to no avail. This KVM switch is serviceable for now, but I'll replace it as soon as I find a good deal.
I hate to whine about these things, but I was sent a "refurbished" ipod and it was not refurbished. It showed up on its last leg and died about a week after using it twice. The apple store said it was never refurbished and said it was nothing more than an over sized paper weight. Amazon returned it no problem. Be careful, save yourself the hassle!
This laptop model crashed two times within a year. The first was the hard disk and now the motherboard. I have a friend bought a newer model and the battery life decreases big time with in 2 months of usage.Sony does not provide me with satisfactory service, even it is covered with a guarantee. They wont agree to do the service unless I call the support million times.Nice laptop but not reliable at all and bad maintenance support...Hope Sony will improve its industry, as it used to be...
One of the most confusing things about Street Atlas is that the handheld edition is bundled with the desktop making it hard to tell what people are reviewing.The desktop edition will do everything you want and more (can even tell you about radio coverage for a location and which channels).The handheld edition, is probably the most "not ready for release" software I have ever seen. To start with, you have to "pick" the rectangles, one at a time for the area of the map you want on your handheld. Pick too much and it never manages to actually find locations. Pick too little, and there is not enough coverage.If I picked the 5 cities of the silicon valley, it failed to create a route in the 40 mins I took to get to my destination. And it almost never managed to reverse a route.Conclusion, I sent it back to delorme for a full refund and switched to infogation's Odyssey Mobile. If you are looking for a pocketpc gps solution, they are the best I found .. better than mapopolis, tomtom and ostia.
We never liked it from the first day. We don't use it anymore. We switched to ATT Uverse and use their remotes.
We have an H340 that is 3 months out of warranty. When its non user replaceable internal battery stopped holding a charge we were told that we now had a "paperweight." Don't trust this brand as once your unit is out of warranty they won't do anything to fix problems even if you are willing to pay them (which we were).
i'm afraid i can't review this product, even though i had ordered it...... i found out (a week later) that this had been discontinued, and was no longer available. i don't understand why it was even shown for purchase! the other cartridges i have ordered previously worked great, just as expected. thanks anyways.
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.
This item is cheaply made and the arms that snap into your player are difficult to retract. I got it stuck on my Sleek Photo and was afraid I was going to ruin the player trying to get it off. I'll stick with the expensive but trustworthy OEM one.On the other hand, I've bought Creative charge cables from this brand and had no problems with them.Also, the previous review is incorrect...this is a transfer AND charge cable.
i got the speakers and both of them didn't make a clear sound when you push them down so i immediately returned them, got replacements 2 days later and only one of them made the sound so i put them in any way and it was clear for 2 days, then started distorting, the other one lasted maybe 2 weeks. I don't have time to keep sending them back so i have to live with 2 of my 4 speakers blown. Good while they lasted but don't reccommend
Item photo shows boxed new cartridge, we received item wrapped only in clear plastic,no box and looked used and leaking ink out of cartridge. Amazon said this 3rd party seller does not replace/refund items. Buy from other merchants, not imagewherehouse.
The terrible: no advanced functionality, terrible looking screen, doesn't support Microsoft Outlook 2003 or later, total lack of driver support.The positive: cheap. That's about it.
I purchased a Disney dual screen portable dvd player from Target. I was not given the option of an extended warranty. The player worked well for my twin grandsons, keeping them occupied for long car trips. The problem is, it only worked for about 5 months. The second screen has lines through it and is not usable. One screen for two children in car seats is not sufficient. I took it back to the Target store of purchase, and was given a number for the Starlight Company for manufacturer warranty. Neither the manufacturer or Target would offer any compensation, as the warranty is for only 90 days. A poor return on an investment of $179.00. I will not purchase another Disney product, nor will I purchase electronics at Target. All personnel I talked with were polite, but no one would stand behind the product.
Do not trust these speakers sound quality is horrible, definitely no where near even 50 watts rms. installation is a whole other headache to deal with. Be careful when purchasing a " good deal" from amazon/discount jungle.
I have been waiting for a bluetooth Logitech combo to use with my laptop/docking station. I currently use a wired keyboard and MX3100 cordless mouse. The 3100 loses its connection on occasion and therefore I was hopeful for a less flakey replacement. The MX5000 does not work with my laptop Windows 2000, which I ultimately found on the box. So, I used it on my home XP system. It performed o.k., for a while. Within a couple of hours, it lost connection and was only recoverable by removing and replacing the USB dongle (transceiver) that came with it. This is unacceptable to me, so I am returning it. I am using the Microsoft bluetooth keyboard without the same problem, but would rather use a Logitech.
Having read another excellent review/wake-up call, I decided that I not only needed several of these cables, but also should:1. Stop being poor.2. Develop a high level of arrogance and conceit.My boss wasn't amenable to multiplying my salary. He informed me that they could already buy several third world slaves for what they pay me annually. This left me with crime as the only option. Conscience no longer enters into the equation as I am better than all of those poor people. I deserve these cables, and I got them. I won't go into what I had to do to get the cash (for obvious reasons). Suffice it to say that fools who spend responsibly don't deserve their cash.Regarding the cables: I have seen the light. Literally. Powering up my stereo now results in a beam of beautiful blue light being emitted from my tweeters. Granted they are the Accuton Diamond Dome tweeters that sell for $2,900 per. There appears to be a synergy between these cables and the tweeters. There was no light emitted from mere $500 Scanspeak Beryllium tweeters. I have plans to buy the $3,500 Fostex 31" woofers in order to see if woofers can also produce the light.The best part is that passing through that light makes you better than other people. The downsides?1. The wife and I have had physical altercations trying to be in the light beam - in order to maintain superiority.2. I cannot audition these cables with these speakers for any friends. I cannot accept the possibility of friends becoming superior to me.These cables are awesome, but please do not buy them and use them with astronomically priced equipment. The cables are not the best - I am.
Update: got another spindle this week 12/8/09. So far haven't gotten one to be recognized in Panasonic DMR-EH50 (tried 5) pop one of the last spindle in and it's recognized 90% on first try (sometimes it takes two tries). Nice to be sold totally inconsistent media (that I'm wearing out my machine's trying to get them to read discs over and over to no effect!) Bought these because of good reviews and low price. Got mine 7/29/09. Usually use Memorex and some TDK. Mainly for burning tv shows recorded on Panasonic Hard drive recorders/dvd burners after editing out commercials. My oldest machine E85H won't read them at all to burn a program to, usually the 2nd gen DMR EH-50 will read them to record to and finalize them. But then immediately after finalizing it won't recognize them anymore?? At which point they ARE readable on the oldest machine the DMR-E85H??? Not good. Quickly ordered new Memorex discs so I could get stuff off the "85" was happy to see their price had come down to about the same as these, but wait, they work worse than these (and have the red tint (which always seems to cause trouble)instead of the blue tint they had recently up until this latest order, these verbatim have the blue tint)the machines either recognize the memorex discs as dvds and them bomb-out when I try to dub to them and cause a full "selfcheck" or the machines say they are "record only" discs. So these (the Verbatim) are actually somewhat usefull (thought not to dub off the 85 or I think the 55)so far not much luck with the Memorex and I think I have been forced to use +R discs (that I usually only use in the Philips machine) and format them (on the pana 55 machine) to get anything off the DMR-Eh55. Why these companies keep changing the formulations and selling them as their "16x-R discs" like there is any consistancy or anything you can count on (there isn't) is beyond me. These seem to (almost) completely fail the "backwards compatiblily" standard. These may work fine on newer computer dvd burners and hard drive recorder/dvd burners like the Philips machines, don't know about the Magnavox machine I see is at Walmart (don't know if Amazon has it). Maybe its some problem with the pana's and some "upgrade" to the TVGuide thing? Did coincide with ordering these "new" discs though. About a year, maybe a year and half ago, all these machines and a couple others where having all sorts of sudden problems and breaking down then they all suddenly "recoverd"?? and had worked fine for the last year or so...which I mainly chalk up to bad discs...(rightly or wrongly)...sorry I didn't write earlier for old Pana users...
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.
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.
Bought this thinking it would work...read all the reviews before purchasing and they all said it was worth,it boy was i surprised that it didn't work don't wast your money like i did.
Let's face it, you are looking at these, because, like me you were trying to save a few bucks and didn't want to shell out for the $300+ competitors.I have a hat size of 7 7/8 and had previously listened to and wore the Bose QC15 headphones at a local store. When these arrived I felt the build quality was decent and had high hopes.... that is until I put these on my head. They clamped down with migraine crushing force. Instantly I knew they had to be returned. I tried messing with them and gently stretching them in hopes they would loosen up.Regardless of that there was another issue, the noise cancelling and the audio quality was severely lacking as compared to the Bose.In short, if you short on cash and have a small head and don't mind having inferior noise cancelling capabilities then this is the headphone for you. I gave them 2 stars because I felt the durability of these headphones was probably higher than the bose as they seemed to be more solidly built than the Bose.The Bose headphones have outstanding performance but are disgustingly fragile with tiny thing gauge wire and cheap, fragile, housing.I'd be willing to try new generations of audio-technica headphones since Amazon handles returns so well.
I purchased this digital photo a frame as a gift. The plan was to download pictures and music stored on our computer to the frame. I read the vague instruction manual and after attempting to use several different USB cables I already had in my home I called customer support to get assistance. After two messages and three days later, with a combined wait time of over 90 minutes, I was able to speak with someone from Coby. I was told that since this model didn't come with the "special" USB cable I could order it for $8.00. It wasn't the price that was bad, it was the time it would take for it to arrive, approximately 6-8 weeks. Time I did not have since it was a gift. Long story short - I was unable to present the gift the way I had envisioned because there was no cable. The USB it requires needs the two ends to be the same size(most have a small end and a large end).- Poor customer support- Contents not adequate
I own a CLP-500 by Samsung, and the waste toner cartridge is white on one side, clear on the other and has two green plugs. This is a picture of some cartridges. Who knows what you will get?
I've had this item for a little over four years. 2 years into owning it, I noticed the sound kept going in and out after about 2 hours of operation. I didn't think anything of it as I was only using it when watching movies. Throughout the past two years, this time has gotten worse to point where the sound cuts out now after about 30 minutes. This is probably due to the box overheating (just a guess). As one user stated, you can fix this by changing the input, but this gets old when you have to do it every couple of minutes.This was the last straw for me, and I recently purchased the Onkyo TSXR605. I tried out Panasonic once, but not again. I realize they are not a receiver company.
This was a fine unit till I got to know it better!1. Will not play DVD's2. Battery goes dead fast3. Lost everything via the blue screen lock ups 3 times so far4. Case has developed cracks at the stress point of hinges5. Sent my 700 in for case replacement....Compaq told me I had abused the 700....they wanted [$$$] to fix...I told them that was not true....and send me the 700 back, I felt my 700 was not worth [$$$]...I will Never buy a Compaq again...I am going to glue a chunk of plastic over the hinges and throw it away when it dies!
Do yourself a favor and buy anything BUT A VIZIO. Purchased on 7/13/06 and on 9/27/07 it caught on fire....YES...you are reading this right. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE! Thank goodness my wife and I were both at home and I was able to put the fire out very quickly. Talked with Level 2 Tech Assistance - they had a guy come out....said: yep, looks like the power supply burned up. Vizo was going to ship a power supply Tuesday, a week ago, and they said they would send it overnight. I have yet to see it. Why bother with sending a new power supply, the darn thing is toast anyway. Dumb people! Anyway, please do yourself a favor. If you have just bought one - quick take it back. Oh...and yes it is a Vizio 32 inch HDTV. Just one more thing...NO...I did not have a power spike. IT is plugged into a data shield as is my laptop and my receiver. The laptop and receiver are just fine.
I bought a pair to replace sony ex71's (many years old, and great up until i caught them in the car door). I wanted to like these, but there is an unacceptable level of line "hum" which basically ruins otherwise decent performance. Cords are too thin and "sticky" rubber, which means they tangle very easily. I also worried about counterfeit (bought from J&R via amazon, not amazon) but based on others' descriptions of build quality, etc. I don't think they are fakes.
I bought this Nikon coolpix5400 camara 15 months ago and it just broken without any reason. it has distorted images now and very vague color. Not only mine. the same type of nikon camera of my friends is also broken. also noreason, also distorted images. So, we do not think this id a coincidence. We will argue with Nikon Campany about it.
When I received this product, it was a big disappointment to find out the lense came with the projector wasn't the right one for this model. I was lucky to get my full refund but I would suggest not buying it on line. Sorry to say.
Even though the title of this item is "Brother DR510 20000 Page Drum Unit", it is NOT by Brother. It is a "compatible" unit. There is nothing in the product description that indicates this is NOT an OEM (Brother) item, and I feel that this is very misleading. I have not yet decided whether to try it out anyway, or return it based on false advertising.
I purchased a Netgear WGR614 wireless router 6 months ago and it failed a couple of weeks ago. The unit is locked up and brain dead. This is the second Netgear wireless router I've had that has done this. Netgear will not replace it on warranty unless you talk to tech support on the phone. The catch is, it is damn near impossible (as far as I can tell) to get through. So their 3-year warranty isn't worth crap. Also, the range on this unit, when it was working, was very poor.
I bought this for my job tried to get it to work but it would not register on either of my computers. Called the tech people and they also confirmed that there was a problem. Let me know that I would have to return the item. Then they had the nerve to expect me to pay to return it to them. Horrible product and service. Go with a real company that makes quality products.
THE TV dOES NOT GIVE A PICTURE AND THE COST AND TROUBLE OF SENDING IT BACK IS NOT WORTH IT.
I couldn't recommend these to anyone. Couldn't keep it tuned in without static and volume control was almost non-existent.
I went through 3 of these things over a three month period. I couldn't get one of them to work more than a few days. In my opinion, this product made a better bug house than a bug zapper. I just got tired of returning the product last year and will look for a different brand this year.
I plugged this into my computer and pressed record. I was in a 12x17 room and no one as more than 9 feet away from me. When I played back the audio I could barely hear anyone. I have to attach my speakers to my computer and turn every volume way up. I have been continually dissapointed with omni-directional microphones.
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.
I have had this product for approximately two weeks and have used it in both an urban environment and also in long distance travel and as far as I am concerned it is a dud. If you happen to be lucky enough to find a station where there is no interference from another signal, the itrip does indeed work. I have encountered this for at most a half an hour on a three hour journey. What generlly happens is that other stations will interfere with the station that you are listening on as you are driving. The sound quality decreases and then becomes unlistenable. In and around Boston where I am from, I have yet to find a good station. It would be great if Griffin would put up a list of channels in various regions that are good for broadcasting on. I still have hope that I can find a station to listen on without interference, but my hopes are diminishing.
crashed my server more than 5 time until I disconnected for ever. I tried using the usb interface and the same problem.
Put simply this product does not work. I have barely 200 pages of print off of this model before it simply failed to feed paper. Investigating the issue the rubber roller that feeds the paper is all dried out and cracking. The printer is basically new and parts are already faulty on the item. It is a piece of JUNK. Samsung I thought was a reliable mfgr. They have ruined their reputation with this product.The only thing to turn my opinion around with Samsung is if they replace this item free of charge with printer that works past 200 copies.
This did not fit out nintendo DS...very disappointed. I had ordered another before this that works great so the kids have been sharing the other one
Don't waste your money on this product. I have tried 2 different brands of this adapter and both fell apart withing the first use.
we were headed on a last minute road trip for a funeral, and stopped at Target to grab a dvd player for the kids. This was the only dual screen in stock that day - and what a waste of money! the first thing to break was the car adaptor - it literally fell apart. The speakers go in and out, and finally it won't read any dvds. Save your money! We were very disappointed with this.
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!
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.
I find it appalling that a camera this expensive only supports the flawed WEP WiFi encryption protocol.It leads me to believe that it is an older model that hasn't been updated in a while.I returned mine.
been meaning to post this review. this pad lasted about two weeks for me...just a piece of cheap plastic junk that never really moved much air to start with.If your laptop is overheating first thing to do is clean your vents and make sure nothing is clogging the fans. If you still need a cooling pad, look elsewhere. this one stinks
I've owned a Monster, Panasonic and a Radioshack cassetter adapter and I just bought the maxell adapter and here's my review. First off I also have a LOUD HUMMING sound coming from the adapter that I don't get from the other 3 adapters. Not so obvious when you have the music turned up but definately obvious when you are in between tracks. I was pleased to see that it has dual magnetic heads like my Monster adapter but it produces very low pre amp volume thus requiring you to turn up the volume and getting the loud humming. There is absolutely no lower end bass unless you crank up the bass on the tape player. The mids and the treble sound fine though.
IT EATS BATTERIES LIKE MY KIDS DO POTATO CHIPS. IN 3 MONTHS 3 KEYES HAVE CEASED TO FUNCTION. SHOULD HAVE LIGHTS TO SHOW CAPS ARE ON. I CONSIDER MY UNIT TO BE JUNK AND A COMPLETE WASTE OF $$$$. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!
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.
I bought this printer and printserver separate so at any time I could switch out the printer without having to buy another wireless network ready printer. Problem is the HP Laserjet 1020 doesn't work with either the Netgear or Linksys Printservers which boggles the mind. My customer wan't happy and neither am I.
I purchased this printer 10 months ago after reading the reviews which all seemed great. I've always been an HP fan.Great product?....Give it some time. My printer has never been moved from its original location. It has developed blue blocks of color on everything despite numerous attempts at cleaning, aligning, cartridge changes, etc. When I contacted Epson tech support they sent a document on how to clean, align, and change the cartridges. It's not worth the hassle of sending it 40 miles to a service center. HP is looking better all the time.
I have the 1800 model (Canon Pixma ip1800) and there is a factory flaw in the paper feed mechanism so that the printer cannot actually print. They are sending me a new one, but I have already spend SO MUCH TIME dealing with other issues the printer presented out of the box; Vista compatibility problems, missing cables, etc. Caveat emptor!Here is a further description of my experience with a similar model of Canon printers:After purchasing the Canon Pixma ip1800, and expending immense quantities of time, money and effort dealing with the initial myriad of problems I was presented with out of the box, I was still left with a piece of equipment that did not function and has yet to print one page.Today I again contacted Canon by phone and Lo and Behold! My printer is apparently one of many machines they made which have a known paper feed issue and therefore do not work at all. They are sending me a replacement and their apologies (well, I took that last part as implied). There were so many units with this problem of a non-functioning paper feed mechanism, the tech told me, that they stopped manufacturing the model altogether.I just think there should be a law about this. I mean, it would have been nice if they could have mentioned the model's KNOWN DEFECT on their website so I could have been advised of it sooner, like during one of the umpteen times I visited their site for the other fixable, but nevertheless irritating issues which my printer had.I am furious, exhausted, and without the documents which I needed to print. So yeah, I would NOT recommend this model, and if you were lucky enough to skirt by with a model that happens to work then I am happy for you, but man, I don't think I could bear to hear about it.Unless of course by some fluke we are neighbors. Which in that case, would you know if your computer has the capacity to recognize MS Works files burned to cd from Windows Vista? Cause I have some things I REALLY need to print!!!!
This item was returned to the manufacturer. It was great to look at and had wonderful sound. The graphics were really good but overall it's a poorly made unit. There's a lot better buys out there than this one.
I purchased this DVD player on recommendation from a salesman. What they failed to tell me is that LG is a new company that doesn't have all the kinks worked out in their product. I brought it home and hooked it up via HDMI. Everything looked great...but then we noticed the audio was out of synch. It was like watching a bad Kung Fu movie that was dubbed...ON EVERY SINGLE DVD. I contacted LG and they had to send me an update CD (couldn't get it online). After running this update CD, it fixed the problem...but now my DVD player thinks that it is in Spain (NOT Region 1) and I can't play ANY Region 1 DVDs...my entire DVD collection is now rendered useless. I called LG and they were absolutely NO HELP. I finally did some online research and downloaded a hack that removed the encoding from the DVD which allows me to play Region 1 DVDs...but it reverts to the Spanish language track on 98% of DVDs. It is very annoying that we have to go to the language menu before playing EVERY SINGLE DVD. And, to make matters worse, the unit now freezes often and has to be unplugged and restarted up to 10 times in order to play a DVD.This is a piece of junk that was never fully tested. You will waste time just getting it to work. Do yourself a favor and buy a Sony or Panasonic.
If you have one of these that works, I would go out and buy a lottery ticket right now. I have had 3 different ones which my son cried when they had to go back. The adaptor goes faulty within days and the unit needs to be transported around on a fork truck. [...]
If your looking for a great, long lasting, non- skiping, battery efficient, durrable, light, slim, good looking, great sounding, feature loaded, CD player, this is not the one,
We initially really liked this pool, but the inflatable tube that forms a ring around the top leaks air at the seam and was also easily punctured by my kids splashing & playing. It is almost impossible to keep water in the pool with that ring deflated and the pool is unusable now. There is also a small hole at the bottom that leaks water, but becomes plugged when the pool is full. Just remember that your purchase may only last for 1 season.
It says in the instructions that Windows 98 may not recognize this device. Oh, is that all? To remedy this small problem it goes on to suggest unplugging the USB, reinstalling the software, and then &quot;finding&quot; the drivers yourself. I assume that had I been one of the people for whom the installation went smoothly I might have a more favorable review, but I wasn't so lucky.After wasting a night getting it to work, I discovered that the software is garbage. It takes over as your primary MP3 player, not to mention every other music related program you may have. All I want is a way to transfer music between the device and my computer. This software tries to connect with the company server to gather info on you every chance it gets. Then it will give you music recommendations and offer to sell you CDs.Everything about this smells of &quot;cheapness,&quot; except the price tag. After a few days I decided it just wasn't worth it. I would avoid this at all costs.
I only have a headphone jack in front of the CPU. I have to run the speakers from there. not cool. returning Item
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.
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 would agree with other reviews on this site that the camera takes good outdoor shots. It took some tuning to get indoor flash shots that were in focus but I figured it out - I have used non digital cameras for years. I was pleased with the features, though thought it a bit smaller than I needed. I bought it used from a friend. It did not have a mark on it. I took it on vacation.After using the camera productively for several days, routinely swapping in recharged batteries or fresh memory cards, the following error message appeared on the screen - Card Cover Not Closed. But the card cover door was closed; the memory card and the battery were properly seated - and reseated, replaced, recharged, etc. I didn't solve the problem and could take no more pictures with it.When I returned home, I sent it back to Olympus. It was out of warranty. They asked about $125 to repair it. Since there was no physical damage, the price seemed high - I am walking away from it unconsoled. Perhaps I will inspire one of you to buy something different. I am looking at a midpriced Cannon.
Around two years ago I got this earphones, and I was pretty satisfied with their quality and sound. They became my favorite earphone ever, so much that I recommended to everybody that I knew it was looking for new earphones. Well after some heavy abuse on my side I end up loosing them.So I went I bought the same earphones, at the beginning I was surprise to see their price went down a lot, but after my previous experience I decided to go and buy them. Two day's later I got them on my hand. I didn't like the feeling of the cable and how thin it was the connector, but hey this just seems cosmetic.After using it for few day's I realized they have almost no Bass at all and the quality of sound it extremely inferior.So now I understand why they where so cheap. Save your money and get something with more value.
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 was so very excited to find a camera that was rugged and could be used at shallow depths underwater. I shot some photos for a few weeks and tried to convince myself that the quality was satisfactory (200x sharpening in Photoshop Elements II among other fixes were needed). Then took it on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and floating on the surface I pointed the camera down (perhaps a few inches below the surface) and the screen went blank. I guess it is not water tight after all, and now will go back to the seller as a bad purchase. I know, I know -- I should have tested it under water before I left home rather than believe the specs but was too rushed to do it. I've owned 9 different cameras and this is the only one that has proven truly unsatisfactory.
this is overall a good mouse with extremely smooth tracking and will be a superb one for those with big hands, not even medium hands would fit this mouse. it's really really bulky and hard to control. i usually play shooting and strategy games that requires a lot of movements and vivaciousness in my mouse and this one totally contradicts that. its also pretty heavy that makes web surfing difficult. therefore, im plannin on returning it to amazon.com and decided to get the mx310 because it fits my hand well and weighs less, the only thing i regret is giving up the 2 very handy back and forward buttons that the mx510 has.
I think they labeled this device wrong,instead of saying "5-port switch",it's a actually a magical device that converts your high-speed broadband internet into dial-up.My internet is usually quite fast,at around 60mb/s,but this wonderful little black box crippled that to an unholy 400kb/s.I could barely even load up amazon.It also refused to connect itself to my Xbox 360,out of jealousy,I presume.This is the faultiest product I've ever bought from amazon,and I've bought Clive Barker's Jericho.Look somewhere else if you're looking for a switch.
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 swabs work as advertised, but at $3.50 a pop, they are highway robbery. Make sure to consult your camera manual before cleaning your sensor. There is a screen/filter in front of the sensor and you need to tell the camera you want to clean the sensor to get the screen/filter to retract out of the way.
After 6 months the power supply failed and the TV will not power up normally. If you hold the power button in for 1 minute it may 'reset' and power up, but not always. So, I have a TV that works only when it wants to. It does have a nice picture, but that's not exactly useful if it doesn't power on. I am currently working with Toshiba to get it fixed under warranty. I have seen this complaint from other customers, so it does not appear to be an unusal problem. I would guess there is a systematic quality/design issue with the power supply.
Unfortunately I didn't heed the warnings on ordering this product. I did order 2 cartridges to have on hand as I knew my current cartridge was running low. By the time I needed to use the new toner it had been over 30 days and even though they were completely defective (neither toner cartridge worked at all - NOTHING!) Customer Service could care less that they are completely defective. My old empty cartridge works better than either of these "NEW" cartridges.Even if I was just unlucky to get a "dud" for one of them....how bad could their product be to have 2 duds shipped to me? DO NOT ORDER THESE TONER CARTRIDGES - not only are they defective, but you will get NO help from Sima Styln Print Corp....they must be used to "dead on arrival" issues as they have a return policy specific to "dead on arrival" issues and restocking fees! I will never do business with them again, no matter the price!! BEWARE!!!!I did call Amazon Customer Service to report the issue, and even though the item was not purchased through Amazon directly they did do their best to assist and did offer me a promotional credit so I wouldn't be completely out of pocket for JUNK from Sima Stylin Print Corp....THANK YOU AMAZON....you know how to treat loyal customers!
I like almost everything about this product except the route planning. I've used the product for about a month now and have noticed several very serious issues with its route planning algorithm:1) Optimal routes are anything but optimal. Several reviewers have mentioned this issue, but none has quantified it - so here's a real example. On one common destination I use, the unit picks a route that adds 30 miles to what would normally be a 60 mile trip to theoretically save 5 minutes. That's crazy. It's not faster (it doesn't account for the 30 extra traffic lights on the route) and it wastes fuel. Both are serious problems, but with gas at $3/gallon it's a problem that bites you in the wallet.2) To get around the optimal route issue I tried using the shortest route option. This produces a much shorter route. However, I usually use the unit on rural roads. It doesn't have an option to avoid unimproved (gravel or dirt roads) or seasonally available roads. Because of that it recommends any game trail, logging road or dirt road that is in its data base. This is down right dangerous given that I don't drive an AWD vehicle and I'm current using it in the winter. Last year James Kim of CNet lost his life by following similar bogus route data from Mapquest.At this point, I consider the unit not only useless, but down right dangerous. I can't give this unit a negative enough review. I wish I could select negative stars.This is my first return to Amazon even though I've purchased items from them for years. Thankfully Amazon has a good return policy and the return was easy. Nice job Amazon.I replaced the Navigon with a Garmin 360. I'm very happy with the Garmin.
Might be an okay system, but I can't get the cd player to work. Every time I try, the digital readout displays &quot;reading&quot; and stays that way. All the input buttons, including the power button lock up and I have to unplug the system to get it to start again. I wish I had never bought it.
Toshiba US will only replace Region 1 Players so if it goes wrong they will not assist you.
This case is a disappointment. The little leather bars which are supposed to prevent the case making contact with the controls fails to do so if you try and use this as even a minimal credit card case.The old equivalent case for my m500 easily took half a dozen credit cards, driving licence, a book of stamps and a few business cards with no problem. With this, more than a couple of cards and the thing switches itself on and runs the batteries down.So it'll do the job but only if it's the Palm only. Beyond that, forget it. For the first time, I wish I'd gone for the metal case.(The Tungsten itself, by the way, is superb!)
The jack is 2.5mm, not 3.5mm which fits in cell phone ... oh well, fairly comfortable and good for computer use, but as landlines are virtually non-existent, not so multifunctional for cell phone only users.
They looked pretty cool, they were heavy and sturdy, and the sound was OK (nothing marvelous, but OK). I enjoyed them for a week... Until they stopped working, unless I used them with my headphones. But why would I want computer speakers that only work with headphones on, if I simply can connect those headphones directly into my computer?Drag, isn't it?Short story, I returned them.I think they're having trouble with their Quality Control.Sadly, everything Made in China is like that: sometimes you're lucky and end up with something lasting for ages, and sometimes you're not lucky and end up with something that last 3 days.This time the second happened to me.Well, apart from having our jobs outsourced, the imported stuff we're buying ain't the national stuff we used to buy, and that applies to everything, from clothing to electronics, and sorry to say... even to Bose speakers.Pity.
I was happy with this unit until I too gave it a shock. I had noticed that the clock would sometimes reset when I inserted my IPod. The last time this happened the clock reset and now none of the controls respond. Indeed, I can't even turn it on. This is very poor engineering. I won't buy another Memorex product.
i just received my speaker, took it out of the box, read the directions, PLUGGED it in, turned it on, turned it off, packed it up and printed out a return slip...it worked well only when the speaker was near the transmitter...also, no one can tell me how long batteries will last; hence it needs to be plugged in (also, batteries charge when it is plugged in anyway)...i tried it outside and had to keep running back to the transmitter inside to make adjustments....waste of time...smarter to buy a portable boombox...
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.
This machine is a piece of crap. Where do I begin? Let's see: envelopes. When printing envelopes, this machine only grabs the first two or three envelopes. The rest it will not grab, ever. So in order to print on like 10-15 envelopes, you have to print on like 1-3 at a time. How about connectivity. Frequently, when you send a file to this machine to be printed, it will just sit there and do nothing until you restart the machine. How about printing on photo paper. 75% of the time it grabs the paper incorrectly and either ruins it, or forces you to repeat the cycle of grabbing the paper from under the machine and reinserting it into the paper tray. Line in use. Oh yes, and ANYTIME someone uses the phone, the machine will not allow any functioning until the phone is hung up, even if all you are doing is printing or scanning. Printing on a regular paper. at least 25% of the time, the machine does not grab paper even regular paper correctly. So yeah, unless you enjoying wasting your time instead of just printing and being done with your printing, don't buy this machine. Don't even look in its direction. Walk away.
I first received the 30GB black iPod video in June of 2007. I had to replace it 1x,2x,3x,4x,5x.I am replacing my iPod tomorrow for the 5th time because even though I reinstalled the software and restored the iPod to its original settings, it refuses to sync.This is what happens when you outsource manufacturing to China. When things were made in America, they lasted!
Looks a lot like an iPod. I don't like the software as much as itunes. Wouldn't say this was a "bargain"
When I first subscribed to SBC/Yahoo DSL, this was the modem that shipped with it. I was connected at 100 Mbps, but was only surfacing a download speed that maxed out at just above 20 KB/s. I checked my computer for anything that would slow it down, but nothing. I called AT&T and they said the ping was fine and modems don't affect speed. I recently changed over to the Motorola SB5120 Surfboard Modem, and my download speed spiked to about 300 KB/s. Same thing with my friend except even lower speeds.
This device its suposed to be USB 2.0 That means that a single 4MB mp3 file would take about a second to transfer. Oh no, it doesn't. It takes about 8 or 10 seconds per track. Now, multiply that for some 200 songs? Ridiculous. However, Amazon has nothing to do with this total failure.
I used these while running because most 'normal' earphones kept falling out. This item has so many Pros and only one con that makes me give only 2 starts.Pros:-Lightweight-Cheap (super-cheap in fact)-Stays on through most vigorous exercise and you cant even feel it's there-Great sound quality and good volume for price-The plastic band holds its shape/strength despite putting it in various shapes (like thrown in my backpack with many other things) for daysCons:-After a couple of months of using it I started hearing static noise from one of the sides. I wonder if it was because of my sweat, but the they are now useless. I guess these are not sweat proof (It doesn't say so and they don't appear to be). So if you are considering using this for exercise, think again. Otherwise, these are great earphones for the price.
Ok I'm gonna go be quick and sweet with it. This computer is not even Sony built. First off the thing will melt cheese it gets so darn hot. Second off If your impressed by the amazing screen you are seeing DO NOT THANK SONY. THE SCREEN IS MADE BY Samsung. Yes the sceen is made by Samsung. I found that if a chair falls on the screen it breaks. I am fixing it myself and I repeat you are buying a Samsung Screen in a Sony Name. Don't buy this computer unless you like paying more cause it says Sony or you want the Blu-Ray player. Otherwise it works as a great with the HDMI output. I have already had mine overheat and blow a harddrive, my disc drive, and my fan. Consider yourself warned. Yes, Yes, I know I am probably one of the lucky few. But if you own this and have for sometime your lieing if you say it doesnt get hot sitting on your lap. Sony told me not to use it on my lap on at a desktop station. Its called a "Lap" top for a reason Sony. Build em so they work.
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 !!
This camera worked a few times on two different Windows XP computers then stopped working. The computers would recognize the camera when attached to the usb port but then only error messages from the camera would follow. Computer also froze once when connected. The camera's website troubleshooting page led to the evaluation that the problem was with the camera's usb arm. This would have been a nice little camera at a good price if not for this big problem.
I bought 2 of these key chains for presents and neither of them worked as they were supposed to (not at all).called the sellers CS and they told me that they knew that they had sent the wrong software along with it. and that they would send me the correct one. no apologies, no nothing even though the people I had given the key chains to had received defective items.seller sent supposedly, the right software but after downloading, loading it and spending even more hours trying to make it work and more calls, it appeared they had sent the wrong software again!the seller then indicated on the 4th call that I could return the items at my expense.I called the manufacturer then and they indicated I go to their website to download yet another program.the key chains never worked. I put a star next to the review because the review does not go through without a rating.
poor product, bottom of the line..drivers are obslete, hard to obtain new drivers..sound blaster is good, but this one they missed the boat on
Purchased this along with Oppo DV-981-HD DVD player after reading all the reviews. Being a Mac person I admit to being partial. It arrived first so set it up and it worked fine with Directv. Then today the DVD player arrived, you guessed it, it didn't work with the switch. The player works fine when directly connected to the TV. Called Oppo and they stated they've experienced a lot of problems with different HDMI switches, so just because the specs on this switch say it should be compatible, that isn't always the reality. Obviously with the player working fine with the tv they feel the problem lies with the switch. The question that needs to be answered apparently is does the switch have a TI chip, apparently it is quite flaky. Too late to talk to XtremeMac, after hours. Have sent them an email and will await what they have to say. :( BTW Oppo will be coming out with their own switch in a couple weeks because of the problems out there, and not with a TI chip.FOLLOW UP: XtremeMac admits HDCP and chipset issues. Will return, first time I've done this with Amazon, pretty easy so far. :)
I bought these horrible sounding ear-buds from a vendor who sells on Amazon.Be very wary of buying from Amazons affiliates, you can get burned. These supposedly Sennheiser CX300-B headphones are piece of junk Chinese back alley knockoffs. And extremely dull and muffled sounding knockoffs at that. Try tin cans and a string before you buy ,these things from an Amazon associate. unless you know of them. And their reputation for square dealing.
This refurbished product only worked for about 1-2 hours after first set up. I then had to turn it off for 12-18 hours to get it to work again. I also learned Netgear only offers e-mail support for refurbished products as they have NO SERIAL NUMBER to register online, via mail, or telephone. There is no recourse for return of the item except to the person from whom it was purchased.
Installed exactly as instructioned. Drivers installed fine. Lexmark software would not install. After an hour of uninstalling, restarting and reinstalling, I found a way to manually install the software. (Lexmark's site was absolutely no help.) I was able to print and scan using Windows' utilities, but Lexmark's own sofware wouldn't detect the machine. When scanning, it made an unusual rattling noise and the scans came out with horizontal lines. When using Pictbridge to print photos directly from the camera, it doesn't automatically print at the highest quality setting. You have to go into the printer's default settings in Windows, set the quality to the highest setting first. After you're done, you have to go back into the settings and change it back to your preference. This sort of kills the whole purpose of Pictbridge if you're looking to quickly print a few photos directly from the camera.
I have been a fan of Samsung products and own two of their fine LCD TVs. However, my purchase of the 305T in April of 2007 has turned out to be a mistake as they apparently have a defective LCD panel design. Over the ensuing months of my ownership I had to receive an exchange once and a repair on a later occasion. In June of this year, a thin line vertical line appeared on my screen but I thought that I would ignore it rather than go through the exchange/repair process again. However, the problem worsened and I applied for a refund in early August and was approved for the refund at the end of that month. However, that was only the start of a long fight with their bureaucracy. An additional approval had to come a month later followed by a three week processing for that, followed by many more unexplained delays. Over the ensuing months, I made countless phone calls, always to be returned within 48 hours but never returned. Finally, in late November Case Management was in contact with the refunds department but could only tell me that there must be a backlog or something because the refund department had not sent the check but they could not tell me why or when they would ever get around to it. I have since written to Samsung USA and am awaiting a reply from them. Tomorrow will be December and I have neither a monitor or my money back.The moral of this story is that, although Samsung makes good products, this is not one of them. If you've made the mistake of having bought one, heaven help you.
CAN'T GET FM ANYWHERE EXCEPT WITHIN A MILE OF THE STATION, OTHERWISE - NOTHING,,, I MEAN NOTHING BUT PURE STATIC.... DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
Took awhile to try and understand the poorly written owners manual. The quick start manual is useless unless you maybe designed this radio/mp3 recorder. The manual has been updated at the Kaito web site. First problem I had is the mp3 player would not change the bit rate for recording. It was stuck at the lowest quality 32kbps and would not change. Tried contacting customer service on the web site but know one ever answers emails. No tech support either. After using the radio/mp3 recorder for aprox. 5 weeks (recording one show a week for an hour), the light on the mp3 play stopped working. Tried contacting customer service again for warranty service. no reply.Great radio but poor mp3 recorder. I've owned two of these radio and both became useless. They both locked up and became unuseable. No tech support or repair service.
Alright, I guess I'll be nice and give them a 2. When it worked, it was great.I had my Zen for about 6 months. I enjoyed it a lot. There's actually a lot good to say about it. UI was pretty good, holds a whole lotta songs, pretty nice screen. But its dead now, and went back to Amazon.Two major negatives:1) When I bought mine, it had indicated a charger was included. The price dropped, and apparently they took the charger out to make up the price difference. I didn't read the description close enough when I actually ordered it. They expect that you'll just use the USB port to charge. That works, but I think its minimal. Know that it doesn't come with a charger; I was disappointed because I expected one.2) Worse: at about 6 months, it suddenly developed a USB problem. I tried it on three different boxes. Same error: computer could not recognize the USB port. I spent a fair amount of time with Creative's support, trying different things. Eventually, they concluded along with me that it was a hardware problem. But then they wanted $25 just to look at it, with the likelihood they'd charge more to fix it. I asked if, under the circumstances, they'd waive this nonrefundable charge. They refused. I didn't want to spend more money on a product I'd lost faith in. I sent back to Amazon, which I have to mention was STELLAR about giving a partial refund. I am extremely satisfied with Amazon in this transaction.3) Oh, also, the whole "dongle" thing is stupid. Just let me plug into the device!!! Apparently they're saving space on the device.Creative's warranty for labor was only 3 months, parts is a year. Let's face it: the parts are probably darn near free for them. I didn't worry that much about the warranty when I bought, because most little electronics like this last. I'll watch that more closely in the future.The bottom line is Creative lived up to the warranty, they did what they said, but in my opinion, under the circumstances, they could have stood up for their product better. Won't buy anything else from them, and I'll check warranties more thoroughly in the future.For what its worth: my son has a Sansa and it seems rock solid.
This item does not work with the IPod Nano - even though it was advertised by Amazon as being compatible with the Nano.
This product was received in relatively decent packaging. When I opened the package, the bulb/resistor was not included. The manual stated that the resistor was supplied, so I was very disappointed in the fact that parts were missing. I tried to install this piece in my 02 Volkswagen Passat GLS, but I had to buy some random 5 volt bulbs from O'reillys in order to charge the capacitor. It successfully charged on the third attempt, but it immediately let off all the energy. I tried to charge the capacitor several times after this, but it would not charge. After spending several hours on this small project, I gave up and the cap is now sitting in my basement. I do believe the cap would've been worth it, but the missing part was very disappointing and it may have been the reason that it could not be used. I would recommend investing your money on a company that would get things right the first time, such as Rockford Fosgate. It may cost a little more, but the results are completely worth the extra cash.
I received this as a gift, so have no idea where it's from.When it worked, for about the first nine months, it did a good job. Unfortunately either the battery or charger failed about then. Coby support VERY slowly said:Return the unit to the retailer for an exchange..If the retailer will not exchange the unit, then the product can be replaced by Coby Electronics.Our units have a 90-day warranty. Any product that is out of the 90-day warranty is subject to an out of warranty cost to have the product replaced. Any product being returned without a receipt is subject to an out of warranty cost. The cost would be ( see # 3) .To obtain warranty services:1) Return the product to the below address:Coby Electronics Corp.Attn: Customer Service56-65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378 USA2) Include a copy of the receipt3) Provide a $65.00 Money Order for the return shipping of the replacement unit4) Provide a detailed note stating what is wrong with the unit.So, for half again its price, I would get a unit less than a year old replaced. Definitely not worth it. I'll buy another, but a different brand for sure.
I bought these to replace a very identical neck-wrap around pair made by Sony. Bad decision. Yes, the highs or treble is extremely audible, but that is all you get. The bass compared to the Sony is weak. I think it is caused because the design of the neck band, though comfortable, allows the bottom sound to leak out thus resulting in only midranges and highs. Way too overpriced. The sound of these equals a $10 set. Very diappointed. I thought these would be an improvement over my Sony's which just needed replacement foam headphone covers, but they are not. I guess I learned my lesson. I'm going back to my Sony's and replacing the covers.
This is the third KVM from Iogear that I've purchased. I've got one at work and my wife is using the other. I've been using the one at work for 2+ years without any problems and I switch between computers at work dozens of times a day. I received this one last week, it's for my home setup. I've had problems with it since I've plugged it in the first time and I'll be asking for a replacement this week.As I sit and type this review the KVM switch drops the video signal out and the monitor goes blank and then comes back in. I was thinking that maybe it had to do with one of the computers I had plugged in so this is the third computer I've tried, still the same problem. I've swapped the cables b/n computers, same issue. This one must be a dud.Hopefully Amazon is gracious on getting a replacement.
The ink did not last long. 2 out of 4, blue and yellow cartridges leaked. The leakage is not worth the amount of money saved. Towards the end of cartridge, color combination was very poor. Do Not buy this generic ink, even when you get it for free. It is a very fast way to ruin your printer. The ink leaks as you open the cap of the cartridge and start inserting into its place inside the printer.
I bought two of these units and really like them. One was for me and my Lotus Notes, and the other for my wife who uses Outlook.The problem, and the only reason for my one-star rating is that the third-party software that you need to use for syncing Notes makes Notes unstable and creates crashes. The software company actually acknowledges that they &quot;had&quot; a problem. After several attempts at fixing the problem with their technical support, including a full reload of Notes I gave up and ordered a Visor.We are keeping the one for my wife. We give it 5 stars when used with Outlook.
i am a high school student, and on a day to day basis, i ride my bike home. Since i find the ride without music to be very boring, my iPod accompanies me. At school, i am skeptical about keeping a 300 dollar piece of equipment on my belt loop, or in my back pack, its just not smart, so it goes into my pocket. With this case in particular there is a small transulucent piece of plastic to guard the screen. Now you may think, thats great, the screen won't get scratched when really, the exact opposite is true. If you keep it in your pocket, like most people will that value their iPod, the translucent plastic rubs against the screen and leaves it hopelessly scratched, to the point that you can hardly read the screen! My suggestion is to go buy the jam jacket, which i have switched to. the jam jacket has no screen cover, and leaves your screen good as new!
I purchased these earbuds about 5 or 6 months ago. I decided to overlook the flaws that many people had reported because the price was just too good. I now have buyer's remorse.When you are sitting down in a stationary position using these earbuds then the sound is great. Clear highs, lows and mids. The problem arises if you plan on using the headphones while performing any physical movement whatsoever. I mean, even standing up. The slightest movement transfers sound to the buds that is beyond annoying. Try walking down the hall with these in your ears and you hear a swooshing sound with every step. If the cord comes into contact with your person, or anything else for that matter, you get aggrevating loud sounds that drown out and destroy the quality of the music.I now use these earbuds ONLY when I plan on sitting down and NOT moving for an extended period of time. If you are studying at the library and need to block out other sounds then these buds will do the trick. If you have to get up from your spot at the library to find another book then be prepared to take off the buds.I just cannot in good conscious recommend these earbuds. I feel cheated by Sennheiser. It is shameful that an otherwise stellar brand would continue to market and sell such substandard merchandise.
Don't switch to Vonage beside poor sound quality. They have no Customer Service whatsoever. I have been trying to contact them for over a week and nothing. They do not respond to your emails, and tech support does not answer the phone. The only people you can get to answer is Sales, and they won't help you with problems. This is the worst company I've ever run across. Do yourself a favor and stick with your normal phone company or pick another VoIP provider. Vonage is Bad News!
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
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.
I received my Shuffle on November 2. 2G is misleading so let's clarify that it is only 1 gigabyte. I gave it to Fedex for return on November 3 as it was classified as "dead on arrival". Yes I paid the +$55 for the year warranty which ensured me wonderful and prompt service just in case such an event took place but I have since realized that this was of no benefit.To sum up everything in a nutshell...a. I wanted my money back but they cannot do it because it was personalized. Even though I was told by level 2 support that they will throw away the one being returned.b. The technical support has to be embarrassing for Apple as 1st level is worthless. They could not even figure out had to transfer me to sales and one even kept saying his computer was having problems. I bet he was not on a PC...haha. What a joke.c. Here it is the 14th of November and I have no Apple. I am a fool for buying from the Apple Store but was assured I would have mine before anyone else had it. Guess what I saw at a local store yesterday and it was actually $78.88 which is cheaper than Apple ($79). I wonder if they would just exchange the shuffle if it was dead on arrival?d. Apple has had my money since early October but I still am without a Shuffle.e. The employees of Apple are either totally untrained or trained to lie as much of what they have said has been truthful.This is my last experience with Apple as the only thing of quality they offer is their marketing approach. I cannot understand why so many fools out there continue to buy into all of their talk about Mac's superiority to PC. Like their employees...this is a not the truth.....
TAKES MUCH LONGER TO START COOKING AS IS VERY VAGUE AS TO WHETER OR NOT COOL IMMEDIATELY. ALSO HAVE TO COOK SOME THING LONGER THAN IS CALLED FOR.
I too thought that the problem would be fixed by now. Why they have a PCMCIA card reader to USB in the photo, I'll never know. We are lucky that Amazon has an excellent return program. This is my second attempt at an adapter.
Both channels didn't come through clearly. The connections were loose so you had to jiggle them to get the stereo to come through, but it wouldn't work without holding it.
flash is very weak and pictures that are not closeups are blurry and grainy and the battery life is so weak that you can not rely on it. I can barely get 1 hour of shooting maybe 40 pictures so make sure you buy at least a second battery. The LCD is visually only good for shooting in daylight. I bought this as a second camera to put in my pocket, but am getting rid of it and look for something better.
We bought this printer because our old printer wasn't compatible with our new Mac. I insisted that we buy an HP because our old HP printer was so reliable. This printer, however, drives me batty. It gets frequent paper jams, and I cannot get it to print envelopes straight. Currently, it is printing black print in varying shades of brown, despite the fact that I just replaced the black ink cartridge. Most infuriating, however, is its tendency to just stop working midway through a print job. This happens about 30% of the time. It will simply stop, and I have to go into the printer box on the computer to restart it. It is a huge waste of time and paper (it spits out the half-printed page when you restart it and starts that page over), and just plain irritating. I think maybe I'll check out the other brands when I finally lose it and pitch this one through the window.
Note: I have the corresponding Xtreme-N wirless router from DLink and am extremely happy with it. However this is my experience with this wireless adapter:(1) Does not install properly on Vista. If you allow Windows native installation to find and install a driver for it, it installs it as 'DLink Ranger Booster' (which it is of course not). Using the installation on the accompanying CD, worked on the third attempt, but then connected to home network with networth strength of 'FAIR' compared to 'EXCELLENT' that I got with my older, built-in wirless g adapter!(2) Copying a file from my laptop to a network folder transferred at 50kB/s; compard to 2.6 MB/s I get on my built-in wireless G adapter (that's a MB not a Mb/sec).I am extremely disappointed that DLINK would release this with such poor driver support for Vista. I love their xtreme-N router, and was so excited about transferring files at xtreme-N speeds, but this card is pushing me a million step backwards (50kB/s compared to 2.6MB/sec). No take this card back please, thank you very much.
First, I wished I had checked the reviews before purchasing! I have owned other Bushnell Binoculars, but these are by far the worst I have used. I took an Alaska trip and nearly every time I used the binoculars it was necessary to re-focus both lenses. I would not recommend these at all, there are many better pairs of binoculars on the market for a comparable price.
I'm shocked by the sound that comes from these. They are not up to Sennheiser's usual standards. Just bought these along with several other brands of earbuds plus several headphones and these were the worst of the bunch, by far. The Sennheiser PX100 and PX200 headphones were of good quality for their price range. To me these are an aberration in the Sennheiser line. I'm not ready to recommend other earbuds but try something else.
My binoculars were defective - the lenses would not focus together. Perhaps they were not aligned? Fortunately Amazon's return service was easy and fast for a refund.
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.
I am returning a recently purchased ILive ipod base (item # gpxicr6806dt) because this item in new condition has many undesirable issues with sound quality (beeping, poor reception, missing ipod adapter B, etc). I bought this as a gift and am very upset that you would sell a product of such low quality. I've read your return policy noting that "Shopperschoice" will be unable to refund the shipping charges- and feel compelled to tell you that I will be unable to make anymore purchases from you again in the future. Please understand that I do generally enjoy doing business online and regret having to inform my friends of your low quality products.
I was buying this cam as an upgrade to my Axis 2100 cam which I absolutely adored. The image on the 2100 was bright, vibrant, and very clear. The Axis 205 looked like the 2100 only better, so I didn't hesitate to purchase it when I started looking for another security camera.There are many improvements it has over the 2100, it can handle twice the amount of viewers, and has many more options that I wish the 2100 had.However, I was extremely dissapointed to find that the picture quality is not even much better than your standard USB webcam. I tried adjusting all of the settings but the quality improved only slightly.I ended up returning it, rather reluctantly. I can't believe the quality of the picture is so different from their older version of this network cam. Very dissapointing, and not worth it's price.
Pros: Cheap price, durable (I have dropped it often, and it still works fine), 2 megapixelsCons: All pictures look unfocused, batteries get eaten up quickly (try 20 minutes), only digital zoom which is horribleI recommend the Canon A60, or if your willing to step up to 3 megapixels, get the Canon A70, which is the best camera for your money.
To be more customer oriented I would recommend changing the false/misleading product description. The iTrip for iPod only works with certain iPods and certainly does not work with the new 5th generation video iPod. So the result was a complete waste of my time and money to purchase a product that does not do what it's product description implies.
We purchased an Intex 18' Easy Set pool and it has been a complete nightmare. After approximately 4 months of use the problems began. These pools that have an inflatable vinyl ring are made of substandard materials. The ring has developed dozens of pin holes all over the inflatable ring and when the air leaks out it will dump thousands of gallons of salt water in your yard. I called Amazon to see if we could get a replacement and the lady said I needed to call Intex because it was beyond the 90 day warranty, so I did. While talking to customer service, she basically went through list of reasons of why it must be my fault. She even asked if we wear sunblock in or around the pool and I said no, but then asked why? She said the these pools develop brown stains on the ring that degrade the vinyl and that holes develop. I explained that was not the case, but I thank her for tip (sarcasm). Any, a supervisor called me back and I explained the defect to him and he politely said "you are beyond the 90 days and we will not warranty any of it after 90 days and that they had no power to help me in any way because the company and corporate offices in CHINA (which he was wrong, their corporate headquarters are actually in India)have policies against any warranty and or replacement discounts beyond 90 days. He did however offer to sell me another liner for $279 + Tax and Shipping fees. This company will not stand behind their product what so ever and or help you in any way. You may choose to purchase an Intex anyway, however, remember I told ya so!!!I truly hope this will help you make a more informed decision about this type of purchase..
This was an OK product when I bought it a few years ago. The hand crank only gives power for about 1 - 2 x the time you crank the handle. For example, crank for 5 minutes, and you get about 5 - 10 minutes of power. Also, the reception for AM is a little below average, bad for FM, and non-existent for Weather. Not bad when it was first introduced years ago, but very substandard nowadays.I've been doing a lot of research on the topic. Here are the three top rated radios with dynamo that I could find. Make sure you get one that can take batteries if the crank fails.CC Observer wind-up emergency radio (Black)Et&oacute;n American Red Cross ARCFR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red)Sangean MMR-77 Emergency AM / FM Portable Radio
There is something wrong with the DHCP server on this router. Even after upgrading to the latest firmware, the DHCP server constantly drops the IPs from my computers. I can be in the middle of surfing, playing games over the net or even mid-download, the DHCP server will attempt to renew and drop the internet connection. The LAN will still be operational, but the internet will suddenly be inacccessible. The support page only offers "reset everything..." which is ludicrous. A person should not have to constantly return to the router to reset it manually. I end up resetting the router 3-4 times a day.I had a Linksys 802.11b router and gave it away to my brother when I upgraded to G. I seriously regret that now. This Netgear is the most finicky/exasperating router I have ever encountered. I will never buy from Netgear again, and will now spend more money for a new Linksys g rouiter.
The cigarette lighter adapter that was shipped didn't work and it would power off after being fully charged.The player locks up frequently and is cumbersome to work with and the headphones didn't work either.The only thing worse than the player is the customer service.Avoid at all costs.
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.
First, the product displayed is shown as Targus, but the product I received was branded Gateway. It was, however, a Targus AMB03 OEM device. It is also a bit larger than I expected, but not full size.The mouse would not pair with my MacBook Air running Lion, so after troubleshooting I contacted Targus support via chat. I was informed that this model is NOT supported under Lion. The agent double-checked and then stated "The only mice that are verified compatible wtih Mac OS Lion are as follows. AMB09, AMU75, AMU76, AMU80, AMU89, AMW50, AMW51, AMW55, AMW56, AMU81 and AMU83"I am returning this device and will buy a Logitech. The surface material, fit and finish are REALLY nice, so I am disappointed I will not be able to use this mouse.
I got this case for a Sony DSC-H9 but I has dissapointed... the space is very reduced, no space for any accesories, even the camera was tight with the lens hood. And worst of all, it didn't have a hand carring strap.
I've owned several Epson printers, but this one may be the last. This printer constantly clogs and requires multiple cleaning cycles to get it printing decently again. This wastes both ink and paper. It usually takes at least 3 cleaning cycles to get acceptable output.I called Epson's support line and was told that there is nothing wrong with the printer and to continue to run the cleaning cycle as frequently as necessary. They were unwilling to do anything to help me. I was told that as long as I can eventually get the printer to work, it wasn't defective.I purchased this all-in-one to replace an HP unit my daughter took to college. I'd recommend an HP over the Epson - it was (and still is) trouble free.
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
After owning several other scanners which I use for a variety of office purposes including image storage, document control, etc I found I needed one with 11 x 17 capability. Not being able to find too many choices on an internet search this was available and in my price range. When it arrived several parts had come off either during shipping or perhaps were never installed during manufacture. Whichever, I found myself becoming a scanner assembly worker. I had to get my tool kit out for the construction which took quite a bit of time. I would have just returned the unit but was told that this is a common issue with this particular scanner and I needed to get to work as soon as possible. After several hours I managed to get the pieces figured out and installed. When I powered it up for the first time the light unit flickered and smoke poured out. Now I don't know if this was part of the damage I encountered upon opening the carton or a new set of problems. I really needed to use the thing so I took the chance and loaded some documents into the feed unit and watched the results. There were dark and light places over the captured image of the document which also came through when I printed from the captured image. I guess for storage of documents for reference purposes this thing would probably do the job. But for printable image storage this was not going to do the job. I finally decided I had wasted enough time and returned the scanner for a credit. I don't think I want to take the chance of repeating the experience so I am in the process of looking for an alternative brand. I don't recommend Epson. Recalling my experience with this company, I've had other issues with their products. From strange software gliches to poor hardware build quality, Epson has produced a lot of frustration for me with this model scanner being no exception.In short if you want a decent scanner that will work out of the box and do an adaquate job, avoid this particular product. Epson may make better products than those I've had the experience of owning. And it may just be a fluke. But for this kind of money someone should have done a better job inspecting and testing the unit before shipping.
I bought this "antenna" from another source, same product tho', and it does not work even a little bit. People who are getting a picture from this thing, can I get a toke off what you're smoking?
Bought this from Amazon at the same time we bought the Sigma 10-20 super wide and the Canon 100MM Macro. Those two lenses are great, this one is a complete dog. Unfortunately, we have been so busy with the other two only recently have we had the need to use this one. The clarity is simply poor at all focal lengths and F stops. Does not matter if hand held, or on a tripod with a wireless flash, it's a dog. Just tried to return it, today is the 31st of May, and Amazon says my return window expired yesterday. Now I'm going to have to deal with Sigma I guess. I'll never buy another Sigma lens.
At nine THOUSAND, nine HUNDRED and NINETY-NINE dollars, you'd be stupid not to buy this. What, you think Radio Shack has these for $20? Pft.
I wouldnt have spent 15 bucks on it, but i got it for pepsi points, the screen is small and the colors are dim, other than that it was very easy to set up.
If you like the sound Quality of your ipod degraded 30 to 40 %, then this is the item for you. The signal is not clear, there is static on all bands and the tone is basically marginal. Save your money!
In years past, I have bought these and had good results; not this last spindle! I don't like throwing half a spindle of cds in the trash! Will not buy again!!!
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!
The 580EX II is prone to failure. With minimal use, mine failed in less than a year. At first it occasionally misfired, giving blank black pictures. Cleaning the contacts and sliding it on and off the camera seemed to help at first. Now it is just plain dead. I've missed numerous photo opportunities forever.Search the web and you'll find many forums devoted to the various ways this flash can die.Most disappointing is the short warranty. Canon gave me a repair estimate of $180. I paid $450 for the flash unit 10 months ago. This is not right.Other info: The flash was used exclusively on a Canon Eos 7D camera. Used for approximately 1,000 flash photos. With a total cost of $630 for the 580EX II, that comes to $.63 per flash actuation. Not exactly a fun way to enjoy my photography hobby.
DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!!I bought it and it worked great for about 9 months, just like these other people who reviewed it, and then it just stopped working. It turned on and accepted a CD but my computer could not even read it, and the problem was NOT my computer, (i checked). they said the back board on the machine was probably shot. i wrote the company and the customer service was a joke and in the end they told me it would cost $180 to fix it. THATS... MORE THAN ITS WORTH! i would recomend the company LaCie, or Yamaha. but please do not make the mistake I made, by buying QPS!***please take this seriously***
The DI-524's setup is just plain lousy.The interface simply hasn't been tested! If you go through the "Wizard" you can set up a WEP key, but if you do it through the menu, you get a "Key1 can not be empty" error message no matter what you put in the key field(s).Another part of the lousy interface immediately bites you if you try to set up a WEP key. Most wireless cards and routers have a way to set the WEP key from an ASCII string or Hex string or passphrase. Anyone with any sense will want to use a passphrase, so that's the one option the DI-524 does NOT offer. Very lame, very inconvenient, very poorly designed.
I read the mixed reviews. I ultimentaly decieded to try the product. The software would only let my download a few pictures at a time and then when I went to download more pictures in to the keychain it would earse the ones already on it. I returned it.
The iPod battery died in two (2) months from purchase. I am very disappointed. No return, no refund - nothing. Too bad for me.
I bought this item a few days ago, and have been very disappointed with nearly everything about it. First, the DVD player--the main selling point--doesn't work well; the disc reader skips every few seconds during movies (regardless of what kind of dvd). Second, the mp3 cd reader works, but again, not very well. I was able to get the reader to recognize a disc, but not consistently, and then not all of the "chapters" were readable (even though they were not protected files...). Finally, the radio is horrible; even with the antena fully extended I can barely get any reception. My alarm clock gets better reception than this thing! Although the price is attractive, you'd be wasting your money if you get this system. Look elsewhere unless you like collecting unusual doorstops.
I purchased these as a temporary replacement for worn factory components until I could afford the much more expensive set I wanted. Just didn't expect them to be quite so temporary. Powered by a modest PPI amplifier (60x2) at reasonable volume, the tweeters lasted 8 days, the woofers followed a scant 4 days later. Found quality was poor, the tweeters harsh and overly bright, the woofers muddy and lacking in the upper midrange. I would have almost preferred the scratchy stock drivers. But for the price, they fill the holes. The Power handling claims are overrated. But in all, you get what you pay for.
they take a long time to ship out i ordered this item like 4 days ago and it still hasent left there facility
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.
I was driving from Atlanta to Chicago when I was told by my GPS to take a right turn. So I did. I woke up in the New York, New York hospital where they told me I had hit a tree! Plus in the wreck, my GPS broke when it flew out the window! This is a waste of $2,000. You could get a good Garmin GPS for $200 and it wouldn't make you drive into trees!By the way, I ended up in New York, not Chicago.
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.
I purchased the MP530 when it first came out for full price, it's now selling for around $100 at Fry's. Why you ask, because it's a bad value and has flaws. Print, fax, copy and scan functions are acceptable, it's built quite well, but the ink usage and nagging "almost out of ink" window messages render this MFD one of the worst printers I've ever bought.I absolutely hate it -- do you want to spend $60-70 each time to refresh the ink cartridges (which are ridiculously small and use way too much ink to print even a few pages)? I print very little, yet every month I'm buying new cartridges, so in about a year it will have cost $1000 in ink. What a rip -- can't Canon design a printer that has bigger cartridges? What were they thinking?Also, very annoying is the printer's crazy capacity to not copy the outside edges of an 8x11 paper sheet when text approaches the outer edges. You have to manually change the copy/scan/fax setting to 99% (dig deep into the manual for this instruction) in order for it to work properly, and then there is no ability to retain the setting once the printer is turned off. The footprint is very large, it's heavy, noisy, cranks over and over every time you want to print something before it spits it out. If it wasn't for the fact my wife insists on still faxing paper, I would not be purchasing MFDs. Also, you must use Canon cartridges because they have a micro-chip embedded in the cartridge, aftermarket cartridges do not have the chip. Don't bother trying to exchange the chip into an aftermarket cartridge - it doesn't work.All in all a bad deal, but I'm stuck with it. I should have purchased another one of the crappy $100 Brother MFDs, at least you can get ink for about 1/3 the price of the Canon and they last for a year or two before giving up with a bad print head or a broken something or other (I've had 3). Sign me as a frustrated Canon owner - I wish the HPs were better but they are not and cost even more in ink. What a rip! This is an open letter to Canon to get their act together and give the consumers a cost effective home MFD (or for that matter any other printer manufacturer). The current crop of MFDs on the market are cheap to purchase and way too expensive to feed ink to (and again I print less than 50 pages a month and there is no setting to "reduce" the ink used on the Canon - no DPI settings to modify). This will be the last Canon I ever buy (and don't buy an Epson - they make the Canon look like a Diamond)...
I bought these headphones and they are huge. They feel like your wearing a brick. They sound decent but should sound much better for the price they are sold at. I think that these headphones were not made to the greatest standards by a company who normally makes high quality headphones. They do have an upside, they are durable and can withstand a beating aka traveling. They play audio at at good intrevals from high, medium and low without being scratchy or too heavy on the bass. For these to sound good, you do need a high quality audio source, mp3 players might not cut it, and computers may sound amplified through these headsets. The ear cups are full cups and quiet but due to air and sound mixes they give ear fatigue fast. So if you have time pick what you want, but not these. Others sound better.
I live in Charlotte, NC and bought this as a replacement for my Griffin FM transmitter: (Griffin 9781) (had a flaky connection to ipod) and the static/white noise I receive from the Kensington transmitter is much worse than the Griffin.
The interface of this unit is organized around playlists. Even if you place your items into folders you can't access them via the folders. The interface is clumpsy and not intuitive.Transferring just over 2100 3-4 meg mp3 files to the unit and it requires more than 11 hours to complete the transfer. The transfer also locked up about 2/3 of the way through and had to be restarted.Transfered video of various formats. It would not play valid AVI files that play in Windows Media Player 9, complaining about frame rates. Transfered MPEG, MP4 files, again that play in Media Player 9, and they would not play on this unit.The thumb slide even set to the lowest sensitivity skips around the menus too quickly. It often takes several attempts to access the files you want.If you place items on the usb drive portion of the unit you can't seem to access them from the unit.Sound and screen quality are acceptable. Unit displayed JPG files adeqautely. I am however very dissatisfied with the interface, transfer speed and overall user experience. I've found the PSP to have a more intelligent user interface and much faster transfer rate.If you have an older OS you will be stuck using Windows Media Player to copy and organize files. I do not recommend this unit.
the batteries don't last long at all. if you send new batteries i will edit my review. until then, the product is rather worthless
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.
The Xtreme N Express Card does not work with Microsoft Vista. The drivers do not work and they prevent the computer from shutting down properly. Technical Support at D-Link was not useful. Do not use this card if you have Windows Vista. I uninstalled the drivers after removing the card and the computer did shut down properly.
The fact that noise-canceling headphone reviews were all over the place made figuring out what to buy kind of difficult. I decided to buy the Sennheiser HDC451s, the Sony MDR-NC20s , and the Aiwa HP-CN5 , and the Etymotic ER-6 , try them all, and then return the three I liked least. Bose makes what are probably the industry standard but they weren't any better reviewed than the others and at ..., I wasn't interested.Here's what I found:Comfort: Kind of subjective, but in my opinion they rank as follows: Etymotic, Sony, Aiwa, Sennheiser. The Etymotics are basically earphones built into earplugs, so there's no bulk to worry about when moving around or trying to sleep on a plane. How comfortable they are kind of depends on how you feel about having things shoved in your ears. Of the conventional `phones, the Sony's closed-ear design is more comfortable over long periods. The open-air design of the other two tends to squeeze your ears after a while. The Sennheiser loses because of an inexplicably uncomfortable pad in the top.Noise Canceling: Etymotic, Sony, Sennheiser, Aiwa. The Etymotics have no noise-canceling circuitry and rely purely on blocking the ear canal to reduce noise. This cuts more noise than the others and does it across the entire spectrum-making it the only one that will silence the kid screaming in the seat behind you. In the conventional `phones, the Sony again benefits from the closed-ear design, passively blocking some high register noise that the others miss. The Sennheisers actually have the most elegant electronics, silencing low hums with less hiss than the other two. Remember that active noise canceling only works in the very low registers-like the rumble of an airplane.Sound: Etymotic, Sennheiser, Sony, Aiwa. The Etymotics live up to their reputation of being one the best sounding `phones on the market at any price, though they can amplify body noises such as chewing. The Sennheisers sound really muddy with the canceling turned off, but with it on they give fairly crisp sound a bit lacking in bass. The other two remain kind of muddy sounding with somewhat sloppy bass which might make watching movies on a plane a little more difficult. Overall, the Sony and Aiwa don't sound any better than the cheap `phones that came with my MD player.Convenience: Etymotic, Aiwa, Sony, Sennheiser. The Etymotics fit in your shirt pocket but are definitely harder to get in and out than the others and don't include an airline adapter. The Aiwas fold up quite flat, have the batteries in the headset and have a carrying case. The Sonys fold up (but are still bulky), include a carrying case, and have the battery in the headset. The Sennheisers don't fold, have no carrying case, and have the batteries in the cord. All three conventional units come with airline adapters.So in conclusion, the Etymotics are pretty much light years ahead of the others, but only if you are okay with having them jammed in your ears (didn't bother me, but my wife had no interest.) The conventional units all have their pluses and minuses, so you'll have to decide what features are important to you.
This product does not work near as well as expected. Certain days it works well and then other days it does not work well at all. I would not purchase this product again.
After receiving this item, the description didn't match the product. I had intended to use it with an iPod mini, and the original description said it would. When I attempted to first use it, it was in no way able to work with my iPod mini. I was very disappointed when I returned it as being 'not what I ordered' and I was still charged for shipping. This has diminished my willingness to purchase from Amazon in the future.
Very bad, unit does not have enough power to transmit a decent signal to the FM radio in my Automobile. The signal is weak at best and can not be heard most of the time. To hear it at all you have to turn the radio volume way up and then most of the time it will not even receive a signal on 95 percent of the available frequencies. No good.
Please do not buy this 3800 Apex system. I have tested two of them for the dolby digital audio playback in progressive scan mode, the picture has waves and grids. If you are looking for these features (prog scan &amp; dd 5.1), please avoid this one.
I just got one from J&R one week ago and have been trying it since then. I totally agree with those negative comments. The mouse looks great, but that's the only merit worth mentioning. One button, slow response would bother you all the time especially you are a guy just swithed from PC. I returned it to J&R. BTW, J&R refused to refund me with cash but store credit instead and told me this is what their return policy is. Disappointed again! I would say this is a total failure for Apple's mice designing section. So I suggest trying the newly released Apple Mighty Wireless Mouse (released on 7/25/06). It seems this new one has everything you need.
They are call "Bass freq", but they have no bass! They really have no frequency range on either end of the spectrum! I am assuming that there is something wrong with these. I contacted Ace Photo and Digital (Amazon's merchant rep for this product) to return them. They told me that I could not return opened merchandise...obviously I could not have listened to the earbuds without opening them! I emailed V-Moda and they will send me a new pair as soon as they receive the damaged pair and my proof-of-purchase. I hope the new ones sound as good as advertised!
It was not nearly what I expected they do not sound good my old speaker sounded better I would not buy them if i had it to do over again
I am in total agreement with the poor reviews of the ME101. It is a clunker of a product. I returned it after a week of fiddling and well-meaning but useless support from Netgear's phone support temps. In my case, it would only work if WEP was disabled and I used static IP addresses on client PCs behind the bridge. If the ME101 was a product released into a older, well-established market, it would be recalled immediately. It is only because consumer wireless networking is relatively new that Netgear can get away with selling this junk with a straight face. The ME101 is not worth your money.
The chargers were not functional at all and I could tell they were very cheaply made. The shipping cost for returning the item would have been almost as much as the item itself, rendering the return pointless, as I am sure any other unit this company would have sent would have been defective as well. Very unhappy.
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.
The only positive I can think of is the price, this unit is cheap! Our daughter rec'd it for Christmas and it simply stopped working after about 3 1/2 months of very light usage. This was conveniently after their generous 90 day warranty had expired. Tech support was worthless, they referred us to the purchasing store. Of course, no one repairs a $100 piece of electronics anymore.Unless you want cheap, avoid this unit.
The cables on the headset have a nylon braiding overtop of them to make them "tangle resistant". The problem is when the rough surface of the cable rubs against itself it comes through very loudly into the ear pieces. Poor design. Other than that it works and is comfortable. Just don't walk with it on!
I've actually liked the iPod, but iTunes doesn't work well on a PC. It freezes up almost daily, crashes in the middle of downloads, gets stuck in iStore and I can't get out... the list goes on. I'm putting mine on eBay and getting something else! I'm sick of constant troubleshooting time wasted with no fix. I'm not exactly a "dummy" I have a masters in computer science!! But I don't have any more time to waste on this.
Prints wonderfully, but I have problems with the software. I keep getting errors specially, "Paper size errors" when everything is set up correctly and the paper is located where it has to be. I cant get rid of this error.It also does some strange thing: it always tries to start printing from the last page. It tends to do that, when reconnected to a computer. I am not sure if it's the software or just the printer sending wrong messages (sounds like the second is the problem). My mother in law bought this printer new and she spent like 400 or 500 dollars on it. They dont produce it anymore, I wonder why that happened so fast. Dont buy this printer. I am sure there are others out there to print pictures that dont have so many issues.
So I purchased this camera for use to take photo's at school sporting events and functions. I have used the camera about 50 times in the two years and I now have a lens that won't retract. Now that I have searched for this problem, I see it is very common. I found this site for people who don't have the money to send for repairs on some common things to try to fix the problem http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.htmlGood luck,
In my five year search for a pair of ear buds that I can use daily that will last longer than 1 year, the Sennheiser CX300 fell short. About six months have passed and one ear bud does not work unless I twist the cord at the plug point. The ear buds are under warranty, but I have to pay for shipping and they recommend I pay for another pair when I ship my current broken pair to them, ha! Another great thing is it is up to them weather they send me a refurbished pair or not, wow. I love my other Sennheiser headphones, but these ear buds lack durability. While they worked the sound was good I will say.
My Sandisk sansa express only last 2 months....Tried hard restart...nothing! Am changing to IPOD!
I plugged the two units directly into wall outlets as directed and the sound quality was very poor. I would not recommend this unit.
Kensington's tech support folks tell me that *no* Kensington wireless products will work when connected to USB hubs or to any other device other than directly into a USB port on your computer. I think they should make this clearer on the specs, but they don't; I'm returning mine because I bought it to use w/ a USB port on my keyboard, which is plugged into my laptop's only USB port... and it doesn't work when plugged into this configuration.On the other hand, the mouse is cute as a button and very comfortable in the hand. If you're going to use it plugged directly into a port on your machine, it's a fine mini-mouse. It is a bit of a hassle to have to use a pen or safety clip to press the button on the bottom, as noted by the other reviewer.
The printer is really bad, from time to time the infamous "Unlock Scanner" occurs - the printer would complain that the scanner lock was on while the lock was off, and despite repeated attempt to toggle the lock, cannot convince that it is really unlocked. Tilting the printer 45 degree vertical sometimes get it to work, I have to scan my pictures holding the bulky scanner! And the printing is very slow. Next time I will wait and do more research before picking up a printer.
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 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.
This product does fully scan your items but it is not at all easy to organize them once they are scanned. I wanted something like this so that i could scan my bills when they come in and keep track of them electronically but it was so hard to use and access the docs that i gave up and am still working it old school.
I rarely submit reviews but I found this product so bad I felt I should warn potential purchasers. It worked only about 10% of the time. Sometimes my laptop would connect to the internet and/or share files but most of the time it would not. Sometimes it never worked from the moment the laptop was turned on. Sometimes it did work for a few minutes then it would stop. This is nothing but a piece of junk. I replaced it with a Belkin and the Belkin works flawlessly.
Did not work on older Intel ATX board. Documentation and mfg. web site was of little value.Earned 2 Star rating even though it did not work due to amazing Amazon return policies and procedures. I have been purchasing my electronics through NewEgg and Amazon is much, much better with returns.
Good day,Do not buy this model. We have expereinced nothing but problems and now the replacement bulbs are impossible to find. Do not waste your money.
Terrible product. worked two days, then nothing. now I use my printer card reader and that is great. Sorry I bought it.
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.
I purchased two of these speakers so I could have music outside on the patio. I plugged them in and got them set up in a couple of rooms in the house. The sound quality was much better than I expected and I was really happy with my purchase. Then I put batteries in one. I read ALL of the instructions first. Followed those instructions to the letter. When I turned on the speaker with the batteries, it came on for a fraction of a second and then shut off. I spent the next hour taking batteries out and in and plugging it in and unplugging it... it never came on again. Dead. Money wasted. The other speaker still works fine and has never seen a battery. I suspect that there is some faulty wiring in these speakers that causes them to permanently shut off when you use batteries. Read the other reviews. I'm not the first to have this problem.
The printer works fine most of the time. I have not had any of the problems the other folks have talked about.However, I have had three ink heads go bad. The first one I just thought it was a fluke, and replaced myself. At 65$ I was not happy.The second one failed and I called HP and talked to a tech on India. Besides the language issue, he did well, and they sent me another ink head.I purchased a third one, since I needed the printer before the one HP was sending me was to get here.That one just failed, so I am on my third. I am going to call HP and get another ink head.At this point it is about time and aggravation.The ink is not a bargain either. At this point, I wish I had purchased a laser printer.Or anything else for that matter. I am a small business, and this is really aggravation I do not need.
This is an edit to a previous review. Originally, I rated this product 3 stars for its nice price but I "thought" it was a little on the cheap side. Sadly, my gut instinct was correct as this item quickly deteriorated and would no longer charge my Iphone as the light just kept flashing on and off between red and green as to say there was an issue. Battery power never went up and the device malfunctioned within 3 uses. Do not recommend.
The software package was terrible to use. The color printing was not very good at all. The entire system looked very cheap. Not impressed at all.
This mouse is extremely hard to get used to. There seems to be a threshold involved where if you move your mouse beyond a certain speed it suddenly is much more responsive - increasing the speed of your mouse does not smoothly increase the speed of your cursor. The speed of your cursor will suddenly become much faster. It's annoying as all get-out, and as a gamer, this mouse is next to worthless to me.One star is for functioning properly, the other is for the well-implemented forward/back browser buttons on the mouse.
I very rarely right negative reviews, but this "table" is worth of the posting. Reminded me of something you'd fine at the .99cent store. Horrible quality, wouldnt put a broken laptop on this thing let a lone a working one. Very wobbly, extended portion falls out, and a slight twist on the leg locks sheers off the plastic locking studs. A cardboard box would be more effective.My 11 yr old daughter wanted it to keep stuff on (instead of returning it), after 1 day even she said to get rid of it. I threw out the box when she said she wanted it, or i would have returned it. Can't believe Amazon would sell this?I ended up throwing it away.
If you love the sound of static plaguing the music you enjoy listening to then I thoroughly recommend this product to you. If not, then don't buy the shoddy, untested thing. First off, I was immediately frustrated by the fact that the rubber fit rings did not help keep the adapter from turning in the outlet at all. As a matter of fact, the fit rings didn't even allow me to attach the adapter, so I had to just do without them. Then the worst part came when I plugged the adapter in. I spent approximately an hour fiddling ,at first calmly and then feverishly, with the hunk of plastic to find a good position to keep it in whilst also trying to find a station to tune it to. Yeah...no. When I finally found a station that actually "worked" with my Zune, I could not even begin to enjoy my music seeing as it was being drowned out by an enormous amount of background static. So I guess all that can be surmised from the situation is that Belkin hardly tested this product and just sent it out to stores hoping that people wouldn't notice their poor craftsmanship. What Belkin was thinking when it put this thing up for an eighty dollar list price, I have NO clue.
I have bought 3 over a 2 year period. The all failed due to defective starters. They do not self clean like the flowtrons and are always clogging.
worst service that I've ever experience from any company.I purchase a viewsonic monitor, one of the top model which cost me $700.3 months after the monitor stop working. dead black screen.I sent the monitor to viewsonic to be fix which shipping cost me additional $120they told me that the whole process will take 2 weeks. I've got a totally different monitor back 2.5 months later.I wasn't happy with the monitor which they sent me, so I sent it back.almost 2 months pass and I did not get my monitor back yet.I've called them over 10 times which u never get to speak with a manager.I guess that for me it will be the last time ever that I'll touch viewsonic monitor or any other product.hopefully u will learn from other people experience.
The ends of these curled up and the product did not really seal well. I would not purchase these again. The pouches that came with my purple cow machine were much better quality. I will be looking for a different brand.
Our parents purchased this for my daughter for Christmas and it worked for a total of 10 minutes before the screen tracking went out and it didn't work at all. My daughter was so bummed on Christmas morning! We had not seen any negative comments back in early Oct when we purchased the item, but after I returned to the site to check and see if any one else was having trouble, it was evident we were not the only ones with an issue. I took the receipt from Amazon (then the product was only $89.99...still too much for the quality) and a print out of all the negative reviews and asked Toys R Us to refund my money. They did so without any hassle at all and I appreciate that since my daughter wanted to be able to replace her player with another one that worked better. The lady there at Toys R Us had said they had returned 3 of them in the last couple of days. Save your hassle and money and put it toward a player that will last.
Well i bought an external hard drive from TigerDirect because it was cheap. Well it didn't work and i tried to return it for a refund. They said sorry. Then after battling them, they said they would refund me, but I would have to pay a $30 restocking fee. So i got back $50 plus i had to pay to send it back. Great. Well i warned by friend about this, but no he said its compatible and wouldnt have to return it. WELL, he had to return it because it didnt work. Had to pay $30 restocking fee plus shipping to send it back. Really good for a product that cost less than others. I recomend buying from somewhere else other than tiger direct. All of there stuff is broken since they simply restock the item. Stay away, and if you don't then you're a suclker. You're not a sucker are you?
The cases I received are not like the case shown in the item photo. The cases I received are badly warped and unusable, unless I want my CD's to be rubbed and bent by the case. I considered them to be un-usable and returned them.
This card worked well for quite a while, but eventually, the fan failed which caused the board to overheat and die. I keep my computer VERY clean, so dirt should not have been the culprit. I clean it regularly with compressed air.I replaced it with a fanless ATI HD4350 and have not looked back. My new card works much better, and was cheaper.
I tried this in 3 different vehicles. The sound quality is poor to none. Lots of static, then no signal at all. Now I've switched to the cassette adapter, which at least works.
WEP sucks. Contacted tech support. They suck too... Awh well. Buying a LinkSys...
I agree with "A consumer" comment. It doesn't not charge my ipod but it seems to kill the battery while plugged in.
I received the package, and the plastic spindle container was broken. The DVD-Rs all looked fine, but so far only 2 of the first 6 I have tried actually burned without errors. I should have done my research before purchasing Verbatim DVD-Rs.
I also originally bought this cable based on the good reviews.For me the quality of the picture was not the issue initially, but how long the cable works correctly.The first few months the cable worked fine and I was able to use my LCD TV as another monitor for my laptop.However over time something had gotten loose and now the picture is green. So I am guesing one of the color cables.Mind you I am not hard on the cable and I actually never moved it after it was hooked up.So you get what you pay for I suppose.Decent but probably will not last you very long.
Bought this for a spare device to use during those times when I troubleshoot another person's computer that doesn't already have a wireless card. Worked great for five minutes. Then the connection to the network was lost, the little light on the device went out, and it was pronounced dead as a doornail. It won't work on any computer anywhere, so basically the device is trash. It's not even worth sending back.
Sorry to say that I'm disappointed with these headphones. I have purchased headphones from V-Moda three times before and they've been 100% awesome. But these latest headphones, the cord is cheap and gets tangled very easily. Very irritating. I do not recommend.
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.
Bought these earbuds just a little over 3 months ago to go w/ my Sansa E250 MP3 player cause I love bass and the earbuds that came w/ the MP3 player not only didn't fit comfortably inside my ears but also had no depth of sound or bass. I read the reviews and the price was right so I bought the V-Moda Bass earbuds. I did find the mids and highs a bit muffled with these earbuds but my MP3 player has a great equalizer so once adjusted these were fantastic!! I've read that many times it's not the earbuds causing the poor sound but the range capability of the MP3 player..you can only get what the MP3 player puts out. Well the sad news is they lasted just over 3 months. Apparently the wires at the connection point between the cord and the plug into the MP3 player broke. First it was left ear with no sound and then nothing. Now I have to jiggle the wires at the connection point and every now and then I get a moment or two of music. I only listen to my MP3 player about 1 hour per day, sitting at a desk so they are not abused. I am very careful always using the included silicone wrap for the cord and putting it into a soft bag when not in use but that obviously didn't work to protect the wires. So now I'm stuck w/ non working earbuds and I just loaded a ton of music onto my MP3 player. I wish the mfgs. would make the wires a bit more beefy or better protect the connection point to stand up to everyday use!
DON'T DO IT!!!!! Current firmware 1.05 is flawed notorious for disconects......waiting for new release....
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.
I loved my player for the first 5 months, now it is totally useless. Started on a downhill slide about one month ago. Skipped tracks, powered down on it's own if playing MP3 (radio is fine) and now despite several battery replacements it won't turn on. This makes is difficult to download the firmware upgrade. Sure.. it is small, light, and price friendly at first but now I feel totally cheated.
I am sure this is a fine product. But not for me. In the manual, it is mentioned that connecting the Visor to the keyboard may be &quot;a little difficult.&quot; It sure was. I tried--literally for hours, and couldn't get it. I called Tech Support, and they were understanding of my trouble, they were not able to help. I was told, &quot; . . . maybe something is wrong with the keyboard or your Visor.&quot; I returned my keyboard.
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!!!!!
We have owned this mouse for less than a year and the left button is randomly firing or sometimes doesn't work at all. Very frustrating.
details and colors are hard to distinguish when challenging applications and programs in use.Touch screen has a long response time. Don't buy "brain trainer" for z22, you will be frustrated by the slow response time and low resolution.The alarm signal on max is so quiet that you will not hear it being on a busy street or holding that cluncy palm in a pocket or backpack.Battery life has a long time only when used with calendar app. Chess trainer uses battery quickly.Don't trust those praising voices, these are sellers and wholesellers.Do not buy it, it is not worth the money.
This used to be a well-made mouse, but not anymore. I have an older version of this mouse that I bought in August 2002, and I still use it. Unfortunately, they've changed something in how they make this mouse and it's not worth your money.I ignored the more recent reviews (which did not rate this mouse favorably) and bought another one of these mice just a couple of months ago, and already it has started to click incorrectly if my finger hits the button at certain angles. And the other day, my cursor started shaking around randomly. So I no longer recommend this product.BUYER BEWARE!!!
I researched for my digital camera and thought this would be the answer, but was VERY dissapointed. I chose this camera for the zoom for sporting events. The pictures at the zoom range are almost always out of focus because it is so hard to hold the camera still while trying to get an action shot. Then the down time between shots is so long, forget quick action shots in a row. Also the delay after pressing the shutter is so long the shot is missed most of the time. The good thing is the quality of a posed picture is very crisp but again because of the delay, many times eyes are closed due to the flash. I would never purchase this camera again.
Same problem as RuppMan. Unit less than a year old. Good battery. Tech support tells me that I must have an internal error. Perhaps, but it's not my fault. I won't buy APC again and this was my sixth APC UPS.
I bought this for use with my new 13.3" Macbook Air. I used one of the gold films on my Lenovo tablet and it worked great, so I figured I'd try one for my Air. Big mistake.When placed on the screen, it creates dark likes all over the screen and distorts text. It renders the display unreadable and gives you a headache after a few minutes. I've written 3M about this issue as I find it totally ridiculous that a privacy filter doesn't work with the most portable notebook out there, the Macbook Air.Here's hoping 3M has some sort of solution up it's sleeve. I'm not sure if there are even any other options and that's a shame.
Had I written this review in the first 2-3 weeks of owning this iCarPlay, I would have given it full stars. HOWEVER, 4 weeks into it, this Monster Monstrocity has deceided that it will only play for about 15-20 minutes at a time. The light in the power plug end remains lit, but all lights on the transmitter itself go out along with the sound. It must rest for awhile before it feels ready to work again. It must have a union contract!
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.
Here's the good news: The sound quality is nice. The frequency response seems very detailed, and these diminutive speakers pack more bass than looks would suggest. No complaints about the sound quality.Here's the bad news: These speakers have MANY very serious flaws that make them unusable.1) The speakers have a timeout mechanism - they go into a standby mode if the sound stops transmitting. That's fine, but the standby mode mechanism is very overeager: the speakers often enter standby if the music volume stops, or even if the volume just gets a little too quiet, for a short period of time - even as little as 5 seconds. So the speakers can go into standby even during a quiet section of otherwise loud music, and the wakeup process is not trivial: it may take 10 seconds or more to reacquire the signal once the music kicks in again. Worse, this quirk is hard-coded and not adjustable; you can't disable or adjust the standby mechanism.In short, these $200+ speakers have a tendency to cut out the music for 25 seconds or more when it dips too low. That is a fatal flaw. And it's not the only one:2) These speakers will SHUT DOWN your Wi-Fi network. I have a very recent 802.11g router (a Motorola SBG900), and when there's music streaming to the speakers, my bandwidth drops from a steady 200kbps to about 5kbps. Seriously. If I unplug the transmitters (which are 10' away from both the router and the receiving computer), my bandwidth comes to life; if I plug 'em in again, my bandwidth vanishes immediately. It's terrible.3) JBL made some very strange choices with regard to the cabling. The cable from the right speaker to the left is about 25 feet long - a bizarrely long connection for such small speakers - and unless you want to splice it, you're going to have a rat's-nest tangle of excess cable hanging somewhere between or behind the speakers. Meanwhile, the power cable is only about 18" between the active speaker and the power brick; and the power cable coming out of the brick is only about 3' long. As a result, if you mount the speakers 6' high, you'll have a massive black brick with a glowing green LED dangling at about 3', and probably a hookup to a longer power cable about 1' off the floor. It's quite sad; JBL must not have tried to actually mount these speakers before they shipped 'em out.4) Speaking of mounting: The speakers come with wall mounting brackets that look sturdy at first glance. However, the speakers are very boxy - about 5" deep - so they'll project noticeably from the wall. Much worse, the mounting bracket is very poorly designed. For example, the speakers mount on a ball-and-socket bolt that's *way* too long - you'll see an extra 1.5" inches of bolt projecting from the wall mounting, for no particular reason. (In fact, JBL doesn't seem to trust the integrity of the bracket; they include a camera-strap-like thing for fastening the speaker to the bracket, in case it fails. Creepy.)5) Want to buy extra speakers and dial 'em in to the same channel? Of course you do; it's wireless, right? Well, not so fast. First, JBL won't sell you *just* the speakers, so you have to buy a whole 'nother set - including a second transmitter - at full price. Second, the wireless setup has a hard limit of two speaker sets per transmitter channel. I own three sets of these speakers, and only two connect to the transmitter at any one time. I don't know why; it's completely capricious, and it severely limits the extensibility of the system.It's really tragic that JBL made such terrible ancillary choices, because the prime virtue of these speakers - the sound quality - is very nice. But the convenience and sound quality aren't worth the hassles... particularly at such a high price point.Bottom line: Avoid. Avoid at all costs. These things are FATALLY flawed. JBL needs to recall them and fix them... and if they don't, I'm certainly never buying their equipment again.- David Stein
Worked fine for about 25 to 30 pages, printed documents began to smug. Tried to clean but the main roller was obviously worn on both edges and probably should have been replaced. I believe this cartridge was just refilled not remanufactured.
V-MODA Vibrato In-Ear Noise-Isolating Metal Headphone with 3-Button Apple Control (Black/Chrome).One of the best noise cancelling ear buds I have ever used.This is my second pair and the weakness is still present.The wires at the ear pieces and/or the plugs always seems tobreak internally where you would lose the sound from one or bothof the ear pieces. I treat these ear buds carefully and yetthe same failures results, poor wiring durability.You would be lucky if it fails during the warranty period butluck has nothing to do with it, more so with design & material used.Good sound but what the sense if you have to replace them often.The cost starts to add up over time.No sense in trying for a 3rd pair V-Moda ear buds again...Just throwing money down the drain. Try a different brand.
I bought the canon S80 a year back. During the new years party yesterday i got the E18 error. The lens won't retract or extend after this. After researching this error, i am pretty annoyed about it. In nutshell, the camera is as good as trash now. Listen to the other reviewers and at least search for "canon E18 error" before you buy any canon camera. On the positive side, this camera took good pictures till it worked.
Buyer beware. I too got a defective product. At first, it didn't properly connect to my PC; device was never recognized. Instructions say to power up then plug in USB, but PC could not read. When I connected to PC *then* plugged in power, it read the device.But just now, when I went to plug in to my new computer to transfer files, the device doesn't even power up.Pathetic.
The printer is great with good speed, quality. Built-in scanner is wonderful. Everything is great and a normal person should be very happy with it. However let you be warned: this printer eats ink at a speed so fast you will feel you are living at the Bestbuy printer ink shelf.Minus the sacarsm, i could only manage to print approximately 30 pages of FAST DRAFT before the black ink level dropped to almost zero-, and much less with normal or better quality for DOCUMENTS printing.If you have money to constantly buy ink to fulfill this beast, then all recommendation on this wonderful printer-scanner. If not, and printing documents is your main concern, you have much better luck (and plenty of bucks saved) trying other printer.
Contrary to product description, the cartridge which we received will not work in our Canon PC3 copier.Waste of time and money.
JUNK!!!!! I wish there were less stars...Clearly states Mac and even has MAC software.WROTE TO COBY Sales and Technical Assistance by email --JUNK! JUNK!
I needed a small form factor Null Modem and a Gender Changer, this item promised to be be both in one package. Upon installation in my setup (GPS to position enabled radio) the GPS unit was not communicating with the radio. Checking the GPS, I found it to be functioning fine, checking the cables, I found them to be working. I then checked the individual pin-outs on this device and found all pins to be a straight through. 1->1, 2->2, 3->3, etc. This is NOT a null modem but it makes a fine gender changer if you happen to need one. If you need a Null Modem, buy something else.
I own three Apple devices and this cable does not transfer data for any of them. It will charge all three but nothing will sync. Ipod Classic, Ipod touch 4, Iphone 3GS.
Get the "all in one travel plug" which Amazon sells for three dollars ($3), better deal especially since it can be used in multi countries.
Does not work with any Intel based Mac, according to Belkin's website. I made the mistake of not researching it ahead of time.
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.
I bought these last year, not from Amazon, but a retail store. The damn things will stay ON your ears, but not IN your ear. The speaker portion does not fit correctly, and you have to twist them to fit optmially. However, they won't stay in place for long. I suggest looking for another product...
The sound is great BUT 3 days after getting it the left ear cup detached and can not be fixed and i just gave up trying to return it!!
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 had been thoroughly enjoying this TV for the past year. It has offered sharp picture, great sound, and truly was a great bargain. This was until about a month ago, when the TV lost picture out of the blue. It still powered on and played sound, but no picture. I sent it in for a warranty repair but they can't seem to locate the part needed at this time.
Don't waste your money, The PDA holder's three very flimsy support arms will not hold the PDA still, and the PDA holder will not stay up on its own. The battery life is very short. So carry extra batteries, and any where there is vibration (Airplane, Train, etc.) you are out of luck unless you use one hand to hold everything still. If I am going to use one hand to hold the PDA, then why not just use the styli?Caution!!! Mac / Palm users you need a pc and windows to make it work!!!!!
I bought this in December 2011, and it did not work in my Windows 7 machine. I called customer support and I was surprised when they told me this is an 'end of life' or 'obsolete' product. So, feel free to use it as a USB unit, without the fingerprint reading (pretty expensive for 1GB). I will return it ASAP.
Stay away from these earphones please!!!!!!!! They are not very good for any person who relishes audio in any way. I picked them because of good reviews by CNET and when I got them I was very disappointed with the quality. I gave them to wife, because she isn't as picky as I am, and within two months of use the bass completely stopped working in the left headphone. Not worth the money at all.
The product is probably good but all the parts was not included. Have tried to get the antenna from company but am told that it is our os stock. This was a Christmas gift so he is disappointed.
I seriously was hoping this was going to supply good protection for my Zen, protect it from scratches, dirt, and accidentally dropping it. When I got it I was very disappointed, the plastic felt cheap, and there were already slight scratches in the plastic. But I decided to try it anyway, for two weeks. I found that the two halves never connected to well, so dirt, dust, and whatever else made its way onto my Zen. With the plastic being so cheap, I knew it was wasn't going to protect it from being dropped. So I went back to the silicone slip cases, works and looks a lot better in my opinion. So in conclusion, I can't recommend this.
Bought the i950 last spring and it worked great until Nov when everything came out with a blue or green cast. Tech support would not help since I had replaced the cartridges with compatible cartridges and not with the Canon brand. They would help if I replaced all the cartridges with their brand, With a cost of almost $80.00 for their cartridges I felt it just wasn't worth spending that much. The i950 is simply too expensive to maintain so I'm back with Epson.
My doctor suggested to take vitamins to boost my energy but even though it was small it made my throat sore for days afterward. It did sound cool when it came out.
I read all the reviews and decided to gamble on the Orbit. I assumed I would have problems with it and I was right. I'm quite an expert adding equipment to computers but it took me about three hours to get my Dell XP to recognize it and it would go through it's demo motions just fine but little else. Then it lost it's vertical motion. It never had the face recognition ability. I tried everything I could think of but I could only get it to move horizontally. I followed the instructions to the letter and I tried their help center which leaves a lot to be desired. Finally I downloaded new drivers which took four hours (26500 modem speed) and nothing changed. It's now back at Sam's Club in the reject pile. I never had a webcam before and I decided today I don't think I need one. At least not until someone makes one similar to the Orbit that really works. I figured it was just too good to be true. Wake up Logitech!!!!
I like the keyboard well enough, though having the caps lock light on the receiver rather than on the keyboard itself is silly. The "F lock" thing was very frustrating to figure out. But I have no real issue with the keyboard.The mouse is another story. The mouse generally does not function at all if it is more than two inches away from the receiver. Seriously, two inches. It really defeats the point of having a wireless mouse. My last wireless mouse was from Dell and I kept the receiver three feet away from the mouse with no issues whatsoever, so this new mouse is very frustrating. Weirdly, I can take the keyboard halfway across the room and it still works. The mouse also goes through batteries at an amazing rate.
We got these for Christmas, and they seemed to work fine inside the house. We had some range issues which we attributed to old batteries, but after replacing the batteries, it didn't get any better. When we needed them this summer, we replaced the batteries again and brought them to a park, but couldn't speak to one another, only one radio was audible, the other just made a sharp crack of static. Basically, one radio seems to work fine, the other can hear but can't talk. They've been kept in a safe place for 6 months, with no humidity or jostling.We've been told to replace the batteries, which we have, and to change channels, which we tried. Nothing works. What's the point of two-way radios when only one works?We'll be dumping these and looking for another alternative.Buyer beware!
I'm very disappointed in this item, as the interface does not connect to my shuffle nor does the dock adapter work with my Ipod Radio Dock. I think i got ripped off. Stay away from this item, needs some engineering........
I used it for several days and it suddenly stopped working.All four ethernet ports are dead and the router could not detect ISP network.Netgear support is mean because they require you to register and then use the S/N to call some support speaking foreign English.They ask you to follow a work flow so that your suffering from the router is maximized! Of course, finally no luck!Stay away from this one if you can......
I ordered this item from Adorama Camera via the Amazon web site. Adorama shipped the wrong item to me and then claimed that Amazon was at fault. They said that I could purchase the ALB-G album directly from them for $19.00, and refused to honor their advertiszed price on Amazon (which at the time of this posting was $6.95... it has been this price for 10 days at least, since I placed my order 10 days before I posted this.)Also, in speaking with their reps on the phone, they flat-out lied and said that Amazon sells their items and that any problems with the order were Amazon's fault. They were also extremely rude.Needless to say, I will never purchase anything from Adorama Camera again.
I purchased these on a gold box special. What I received was something less than what I anticipated. It was suppose to have an angle adapter and I received a straight one.
In contrast to previous Intelliflash products, this item is poorly made and non-functional. It will not accept the memory cards because of shoddy construction. It is a piece of junk. I would give it NO stars, but the web site will not allow it.
the out doot temperature display quit working after only 2 days. Did all the trouble shooting recomended,replaced batteries followed instructions for re setting the wireless connection nothing worked. Tried to reach tech support for this product, really do not want to wait up to two weeks for a response,so will return to Amazon. would not suggest buying. no tech support from La Crosse.
I am waiting for my third Rio 600 replacement...the first one broke within a few weeks (the on/off switch broke). They did replace it fairly fast. About another month later, the sound stopped working...all I hear is static-exactly like another reviewer here described. After 3 emails, I am still waiting for them to send me a confirmation to send it in AGAIN for a replacement. IMO, they need to correct the bugs in these things before they release them on the market.When it works, it's good and is a convenient way to carry a handful of tunes for a ride on the subway...too bad it has been broken more than it has been working!
Have continuous problems with machine. Have contacted HP on several occasions for assistance. Have been unable to resolve problems. Machine is set on Auto Answer. Will not answer without manually accepting. Pulls several sheets through at once. Have made adjustments as directed but problem in unresolved. Do not want to box machine up and pay to ship back for repairs. We purchased an expensive machine and it should work properly. Very unhappy with purchase.
Ok, I'm going to start off with the GOOD things first...excellent amount of space for the price...radio on it...etc. Bad things...it stops working like 4 months into using it. Yeah, so this is my SECOND mp3 player this year...I'm actually thinking about getting a good ole' fashion disk player to save myself the money.Simply put, you get what you pay for.
The lense was filthy on the glass and edges and had to be cleaned first. The manual aperture adjustment ring is broken, a reason I bought this lense. Very disappointed.
Broke 3 times in 3 different spots within 3 weeks! Cheap brittle plastic breaks very easily. The sound is great, and the waterproof is great, but what good is that if you can't wear them. I'm not very rough with them either.Do yourself a favor and buy the version that does not fold up. I had those for years and bought the fold up ones because I lost my non-fold up version. The non-foldup version has the same sound, very durable, and seem to last forever.
When I purchased my 710 it was a new product and I paid double what the current price is. It sat nearly idle for almost a year and frankly hasn't been used daily like a real home office. Okay, so no bumps or scraps, no heavy use, and one day I start getting nothing but error messages, paper jam, document jam, cartridge jam. The software was removed from the PC and reinstalled several times, and I had a professional come to my home, whom by the way works for HP and diagnosed a mechanical problem, not a driver conflict. Believe it or not, the unit is at the San Diego HP office where these were built and they can't even figure out whats wrong. On a machine barely two years old with only limited use? Choose another HP product if you must, these have inherent flaws as was revealed to me by an anonymous HP employee.
Normally I don't mind buying third party products, but this cartridge was a complete waste of money. The toner cartridge has a roller that's supposed to evenly apply the toner, and this one screeches and sticks, so that most pages have varying amounts of cyan. As an added bonus, the printer only recognizes it as a 1500, not 4500 page cartridge.I've learned my lesson. Instead of trying to save a few dollars, I'm going to buy a cartridge that works.
When my original Apple keyboard from my 2008 imac quit working on some keys, I decided I didn't want to pay the $50 for another one and got this model for about twenty instead. I was happy with the price and performance and the built-in keys for sound, brightness and eject that mimicked what I was used to on my Apple keyboard.I did have some problems with the keys that seem very fragile if they are accidentally pulled off due to getting a finger slightly behind the top and having it pulled up rather than pressed down. The scissor-action consists of a few very tiny, easily broken plastic parts that once messed up or damaged are impossible to get back to working right again. Needless to say, if you have even ONE key that this happens to, the rest of the keyboard is pretty useless.Also, if you plan on upgrading to Mac OS X 10.7 or 10.8 (Lion or Mountain Lion), then you should be warned that MacAlly's long-abandoned driver software will cause you to lose the functions of the volume and eject keys. The fact that the company has decided that updating their drivers is not something they really care about should be a warning to not take a chance on their hardware either.
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 ordered and paid for a new cannon ink cartridge. I was sent a refilled viking ink cartridge. Not new! Not Cannon! I got less than I paid for. Sent it back and have not recieved credit yet and it's been over 2 weeks.
I am a graduate music student. Clarinet is my instrument. I bought this to record some of my practicing and performances.Sound quality: Generally good, except for an annoying high-pitched hiss. Others like it do not make the hiss noise (see below).Features: I have not found a stereo microphone that will plug into this; the bendable microphone is unnecessary; the playback speaker is way too soft - can't hear a thing; it can't charge while recording! This is necessary for use of more than 3 hours before having to recharge.Appearance: Very sleek and aesthetically pleasing. I bought my iPod partly because of how cool it looks. The micromemo compliments it well.Recommendations: I have triedBelkin F8Z082-BLK TuneTalk Stereo for iPod Videos (Black)andGriffin 9734-ITALK30-2 iTalk Pro Stereo Microphone for iPodwhich both work with a iPod 2nd Generation Nano as well as the Video iPods. I like theBelkin F8Z082-BLK TuneTalk Stereo for iPod Videos (Black)the best. Check it out, it is worth the extra money.
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.
I really don't recommend this remote. If you have to have the convenience of using the remote and don't mind spending $80 - $120 for continually replacing the poorly made device. Then go ahead. It's been 4 months for me, and I have to buy a new one. First, 2 months ago, the little switch broke off. Then after learning never to lock the remote, the cord slowly starts to tear from the base where it connects into the ipod. Ok. Then finally after just ignore the little kinks, it starts to send little electrically sparks from the headphones into my ear. I've had enough and now I have to go about purchasing a new one. So don't recommend, unless you like spending money on the same product over, and over, and over again!
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
I'll keep this somewhat short. I bought the headphones in December of 2010 and the right earbud unglued itself as others have mentioned in June of 2011. I only used these headphones a few times a week. They felt a lot sturdier than they ended up being. They fell apart the same way my 40 dollar skullcandy headphones did. Problem is, these headphones are almost 5 times the MSRP of those. I could never keep these headphones in my ears, they would constantly fall out and it would be extremely annoying during cardio. Right after they broke, I went back and purchased another pair of Klipsch S4's. (I personally ruined the first pair I owned) They are lighter, sound better (my opinio), and most importantly, they don't fall out of my ears. The cord is also very light. From my overall experience with heapdhones, I would have to rate these Monster Turbine's as one of the worst. I've owned headphones from 20-200 dollars. Those would include Sony, Monster, Klipsch, and Shure.
Before I start just let me add that I have owned, love and currently use Sennheiser headphones in my home. Not bashing the name.These earbuds do not have an awfully bad sound, IF you are sitting still.They do not stay in my ears, no matter which covers I put on them. And the cord transmits every little bump against your arm... into the buds. Which is very annoying.Abandoned them after a couple weeks. And bought a set of Griffins that work and sound great.
A 25 ft cable was sent instead of a 50ft cable. When we asked for the correct item they said it was no longer aavailable for the listed price.
While this D link works fine with my Toshiba Laptop, I can't get it to function with my 802.11g HP C4385 All In One Printer/Copier, or my Ifit Module for my Nordic Track which all worked fine with my Netgear Router before. It won't accept the 64 digit Wap security code this machine puts out, and seems not to be able to find the B band which this should also be putting out according to the settings. Compounding the problem is in calling the help center, and not being able to understand the Indian Techs they are so fond of hiring. I spent 25 minutes frustrating both of us with every other word being pardon me, or excuse me I didn't understand what you just said. I will never buy another Product that doesn't have local help center access, instead of overseas. I have ordered another Netgear router, and this one is going in the closet where it best serves everyones needs, or I have someone I want to frustrate by giving it to them as a gift.
$1,077,536,368,554,180.00 seems like a VERY outrageous price for a membership card. I will never spend this much money again, i hate it.
I first time I used the alarm, it was so loud I flew out of bed. It was not that loud when I set it the night before. So, after many attempts of trying to control the volume for the alarm, the next morning I didn't hear the alarm at all! Never woke up, was late for work. I spent an hour turning the knob up then turning it down and there is not a gradual increase or decrease in sound. So, after two weeks of playing with the volume control, it's going back! I have had enough.
Lasted 2 years but weak and could not replace battery with a new one. I even replaced a fuse. I have a 500 HP that I got from an office company. It lasted about 3 years and batteries are replaceable and unit functions. APC one still working another needs new battery. So I do not have a good recommendation for this particular unit.
I had the original version of this product. It worked great, covered the whole house even when installed in the basement. I never had dropouts from it. Unfortunately this one got fried when lighning struck the house.I had been so happy with it I went straight out and bought another. When I opened the box though I discovered I had the V2 model, which is about 1/3rd the size. This a much inferior product to the original. The range is much less and drop outs are regular, every few minutes, even when in the same room as the router. I've been back to the store once to exchange it but the replacement is no better. I'm going to return this one too.
The reason why I give it 1 star is mainly because of Netgearstupid rebate policy, they will try to find some ridiculous reasonto deny your rebate. In my case, they denied my rebate becauseI used my PO as the address (while other companies are fine with sending rebate to a PO box!).The product works fine, but don't fall for the rebate crap!It will not be cheap if you are not going to get your rebate.
This card seems to have a good transfer rate when copying a small number of large files. However, it still crawls when compared to my panasonic 256MB SD card that is much older when copying a large number of small files.
I purchased for my wife but I am the one that maintains it since my wife is a technophobe. My wife likes the small size and easy controls because it's great for her to take to the gym and on her walks. It is relatively easy to install but requires you at least have ITunes 7.0. In my opinion loading songs is not very intuitive and I know my wife would not be able to do it. I don't like that you can't tell what song is playing because there is no readout. I don't like that you have to actually copy songs from a cd to your computer to download to the device instead of just being able to load a cd and drag songs from the cd. The songs you add have to remain on your computer or the next time you connect the device to sync the songs you previously loaded will be erased. And the songs have to remain checked in ITunes or they will be erased. You have to buy a separate charger if you don't want to have to use the docking station which has to be connected to your pc therefore using a usb connection. Also, it has no radio tuner. It is for all these reasons I only give it a 2 rating. As I said my wife likes it but I would not recommend it.
Was really psyched about trying this product out to see how it fares compared to other cpu coolers, but it arrived damaged (NOT by UPS) they always do a great job delivering items intact to me. Someone had used the product and then put it back in the box- they had not even bothered to remove the thermal paste properly. As soon as I opened the box I could tell something was not right . Now I paid full price and expedited shipping for junk they tried to pass off as new (did they really think I would not notice??)We shall see if they refund my shipping costs I had to pay to send it back too (LOL)...Point is they are supposed to check all returns before reshipping them out to customers. I have used J&R in the past but not for too many items- I will stick to my better and more reliable suppliers in the future, BTW Amazon rocks and I have NEVER had any problem with anything I have purchased from them. I Buy a ton of stuff from them .
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.
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...
This product is a replacement for the original Garmin Vehicle suction cup Mount I purchased with my Garmin. The suction cup does not hold, coming loose,causing the holder and Garmin to fall onto my windshield washer control, then to the floor. Also, when I try to adjust the angle of the Garmin, the part that is attached to the Garmin pops out of the ball socket. I would never purchase this again.
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.
I've had the same problem others have. the box works great until you try to change any settings. then it stops responding to the wired network. support was pretty sad, it hardly seemed that the person responding had read my email. i had to go as far as sending screenshots, which didn't help. i returned one WAP54G back to linksys under RMA, got one back, and it has all the same problems so far. Right now, it only works as a very light doorstop. This is the first linksys problem i've had any problems with. I have 3 NIC's, an 8 port hub, a router, usb network adapter, and wires card from them that i've had 0 issues with.
I have a problem to connect 1 Terabyte External hard drive to this USB 2.0 PCI Card. It does not recognize it. It could find it once or two and shows as an external drive, but mostly it says, when trying to reconnect external hd, that one of the USB ports is malfunction. This is cheap and weak device.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Here's why: The remote did not work properly when the product arrived. I decided to work around that. Speakers totally stopped working after 4 months. That was the good news. The bad news was trying to deal with JBL. I spent 2 hours on the phone, being cut off several times. Finally I got to speak with tech support who told me that the system needs to be replaced. He told me to fax certain info to him and they would send to me a return number. I faxed the info but instead of a return number I received an email asking for more information. I responded but they never did. So I contacted Amazon. AMAZON WAS GREAT. They sent to me a return label for free shipping and a refund, minus only a restocking fee. I WILL NEVER DEAL WITH JBL AGAIN.
Bought it for the Pyle PMP3B2 Mobile SD/USB/MP3 Compatible Player with Built-In FM Transmitter i got. Chip beat the player by a day or two getting here. Have taken 3 weeks trying everything myself and several friends have that takes a chip and noting works. Biggest waste of $10 (give or take) I ever had. Not ever worth the postage for the return. My suggestion is if u need one go to Walmart or best buy and get it.
One star only because you can't get film anymore. Polaroid quit making the film.I was interested in buying this camera because I'm sort of on a Polaroid kick right now. I went to polaroid.com and the site says that neither the camera nor the film is manufactured anymore. Too bad.A fun Polaroid to get for which the film is still made right now is either the JoyCam or the Captiva. These both take Polaroid 500 film and take pretty good photos. The JoyCam sells at a certain auction site for about $5 and the Captiva sells for about $10. The Captiva is a much nicer camera than the JoyCam, has more features, is built better and looks cool. But, picture quality is really the same between the Captiva and the JoyCam, even compared to the Captiva SE model, which I have, that has a glass lens. I brought my JoyCam to work the other day and it's been a blast taking "blackmail" shots. I've used it to create a lot of laughter in an otherwise humorless office.The 500 film as of today is still available at all the usual big chain drugstores.I've seen references on the net that Fuji Instax Mini film will fit the mio.
Only works for small file transfers. Big files always fail within last 5 seconds. Usb might be slower but it provides power and is dependable.
it is stainless, but needs you to wash/dry and maintain waterfree. Otherwise, spots, light rust appears. May not be 18/10 as it should have been - manufacturer take note, improve quality.
I ordered these to use for running. The sound quality was not great, but they stayed in my ears decently. The problem was that by the second time I used them I started feeling little electric shocks in my ear, (and no I did not use them in wet weather, not do I sweat much during runs in the cold of winter). They're in the trash now...not worth returning.
did not get what I was ordering even the picture is wrong.What was received was a 2 piece instead of 1 piece system. It is junk, it does not stay together or fit the ear well.
I bought two of these speakers and they lasted about two weeks. they have really good sound but you cant boom them for long cause they wear out quick.
After three conversations lasting over five hours with hard to understand customer service reps they told me it was broken. Then they told me this unit is known to be defective. It did work for a few months before it broke but that's a lot of money to spend on garbage.
This radio is not water resistant. Used for sailboat mc racing.Overnight in side coming of boat with rain exposure. Unable to use the next day.
I ordered this item and received a Andrew P7390-S.Andrew's customer support said that this model only works with800mhz-band phones; it does *NOT* work with PCS (1900mhz) phones.
Only worked for two days, eats 4 AAA batteries each week, eratic mouse pointer do not waste your money,no tech. support what so ever, wish I would not have bought this junk.
this is the second set of the same headphones from the same seller. this is the second time the right earpiece failed. it has some sort of short in it that causes sound to go in and out. this review is an attmept to prompt the seller to replace the item at its cost. an upgrade to a more reliable model is preferrable.
Could not get the card to work trying several times to install drivers etc.My Dell Inspiron laptop running XP did not recognnize the card when plugged into the card slot.Returned it
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.
Purchased this based on the prior 5 star reviews and was very surprised when we received wipes that are all but identical to Windex Wipes and work just as poorly on our cook top. The product says that it "Removes grease, fats and burnt on water residue" and leaves "ranges with a brilliant, streak-free shine after every use" we found that these claims are simply not true. I plan on returning these wipes and will instead useWeiman Glass Cook Top Heavy Duty Cleaner and Polishwhich, while not as simple, does what it is supposed to.
If I were you, I'd wait before buying this or else look to another 802.11g vendor.The problem I have is that if I reconfigure the device via the web interface (say, to change the password or SSID) then the WAP dies. Wireless seems to still work but I can no longer connect to it via the LAN port. Hard reset is the only fix. I suspect this is a simple firmware bug (v1.05), but it's a good reason not to buy the product.The other problem is that Linksys support is awful. The website doesn't even have support pages yet. Calls to the 1800 number indicate &quot;heavy call volume&quot; no matter what time of day or night. Their email support guy in the Phillipines ignored my detailed request for confirmation of this bug and just gave me the generic &quot;reset your device&quot; instructions. Not helpful.
The configuration options are great (associating IP's with specific MAC's, port forwarding, etc), but I've had it for about a month and had to reboot (i.e., unplug and replug the power cord) 6 or 7 times, because it will suddenly cut off all internet access and no longer respond when I try and open the web configuration tool (or even just ping it). I DO NOT have to reboot the DSL modem, so I reason the problem is the WGR614. My old firewall stayed up for months (but I replaced it because it was a SonicWall and they wanted $300 to increase the number of active connections to greater than 10!). I'm not impressed.
I purchased this z22 a month and a half ago. It served its purpose as long as it lasted. It was not woth it to me to buy a new one, so I got a used for $20 cheaper. It died completely with no warning yesterday. I have contacted seller for either refund or whatever warranty I might have.I didn't like this palm very much, the colors where horrible, yes , all of them, and the tiny keyboard for typing would often start doing wierd numbers on and off.I am getting something new and better. Oh, it doestn't work with the newest palm software, only what came with the CD and NOT with vista.Doesn't even charge via mini usb???All in all, it was not what I wanted and x-mas is coming up!!
Based on the raving reviews I ordered the Audio Techica ATH-ANC7 head phones. I have just eagerly received them and was so disappointed.They are well constructed, look good and great case. However, the earmuffs do not cover the ear but sit on the edges, making them very uncomfortable to wear. Although I have small ears they could not be worn for more than 30 minutes without feeling discomfort. The quality of the sound, especially the base just was not there. The headphones are used with my Ipod and had to have the volume turned to over halfway to get reasonable volume. This concerned me as my primary use was for plane travel and I could see me having to crank it to almost max. Putting this aside, the sound leakage is extremely excessive. I asked my wife to try them and having the volume adjusted to a comfortable level I could hear the music from 10ft away. I would equal them to ear pods. So for plane travel I could envisage having an irate passenger complaining to turn the music down. If you turn off the noise canceling feature the leakage disappears, but this kind of defeats the object need. I could be wrong on this but having used several noise canceling head phones, I thought this function did not perform as well as others that I have tried. I only noticed an increase in volume that masked out the surrounding noise. I tested this by turning on the vacuum cleaner and switched the noise cancelling on and off. This may not be a true test for plane travel but concidering my needs it was enough for me to immediately return them, thanking Amazon for their super return policy.
Bought this TV and loved it at first. About 3 months after purchase It developed a hum in the audio on the component connections. Called Samsung and they sent someone out who took the TV away and repaired it. Came back and had it now had a hum on the output side (going to the receiver) and 4 months later it also developed a problem with the screen (blue spot on the bottom left hand side). Called Samsung again. They sent out yet another (non Samsung Authorized repair center). They've had the TV now for over 15 days and no update from them. My advice to you is don't count on Samsung repair. They are worthless. Also, it should be known that this TV does not support variable output on the sound so you'll always have to adjust at the receiver (just a note). If the TV worked correctly, I'd probably give it a better review. It is nice, but if you have problems at all, you'll be in trouble. Buyer beware!!! Samsung will not take care of you if you have problems!!!!
After reading all the rave reviews, I ordered a pair. There are all kinds of problems:1) Far too oakey. I was expecting peaches, black cherries and with citrus overtones, but the tannins overwhelmed everything else; the impression was of tobacco and yesterday's sweat socks. Syrupy finish.2) I tried replacing two spark plug cables with them and not only did my car's performance not improve; it wouldn't even start.3) Left blue stains in embarrassing places, as my wife noted when she did my laundry.4) Most restaurants won't allow you to bring them inside, citing public health and fire code regulations.5) Left unsightly welts on my children's legs after their weekly discipline sessions.6) Razor-sharp edges about 2 inches from each end are a safety hazard.7) Vague and self-contradictory instructions in owner's manual for removing mercury and asbestos before first use.8) They don't tell you it requires a "synchroniclastic phasic inducer" in U.S. and other countries using 120 volts; additional $113.98 (I got one from a guy on craigslist for ten bucks - no box or manual).9) Cause lower back sciatica if not installed properly.10) Made my classic Solti/Vienna Philharmonic Ring Cycle CDs sound like Milli Vanilli on kazoos.
Beware. this DOES NOT work for a bbry, and the OEM store charges a restocking fee that is more than the price of the product!
I bought this because it seemed like it had decent reviews, minus a few here and there, and the price was definitely right. I started having trouble after 6 months and now it totally died after 9. I am now having to shell out more money to buy another one, but rest assured it will be the original Apple brick cord. I know this was cheap, but I actually thought it should last longer than 9 months. I mentioned this to my son and he told me he bought the same one a year ago and it lasted 6 months. I wish I would have told him what I had planned on buying before spending almost $30. The old phrase, you get what you pay for, is especially true with this product.
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.
I regret to report that my Secure Dog alarm IS a "dog." I purchased on the basis of very favorable reviews, but after I attempted to utilize this unit (selecting the barking option)I discovered that it usually malfunctioned.There is one good feature, that the variability in barking frequency is quite realistic. However, the electronics is unreliable, usually giving a drum beat roar as the volume switch is first advanced. Occasionally this malfunction can be bypassed so that the alarm appears to work, but it rapidly fails so that later it gives only a nearly inaudible bark.Finally, when the sound is operatiing, the quality of the speaker is extremely poor, so I doubt that most adults will be fooled -even when the unit is working.Allen Ansevin
I can't imagine how anyone could give these a positive review (well, maybe - check out one of the 5* reviewer's other reviews). The two 1* reviews are spot on, the noise cancelling feature is useless. I lost my Bose and purchased these at the last minute for a 4-week trip to Asia. After spending 40+ hours in the air it's very clear that these are almost completely ineffective. There is some small effect when turning the NC on and off, but I'd place it at substantially less less than .5db (i.e. not enough to make any difference).
Picked these up at a wholesale club as some others here have. They sounded amazing on the instore display. Took them home and first hooked them up to my iPod. They sounded decent...not $80 worth of decent (price i paid) more like $35. Then I hooked them to my IBM ThinkPad. I was sick within 2 minutes. They sounded terrible and I was regretting the $80 I spent!Did some research online and everyone recommended using a software based equalizer. I gave this a try using both the preset curves and the manual slider adjustments. I finally found one preset setting that sounded decent ("Powerful" setting in IDT Audio Manager) everything else sounded like total garbage. In my opinion the problem is Bose has tried to take a small speaker and use their "research" to screw up the crossover points and whatever kind of baffle/port or whatever in these things. I purchased a 1 year protection plan on these for $5 and I'm glad I did. Because I hope they blow so I can get a replacement set and sell them to someone else.Another big complaint is these speakers are very directional. If you're not sitting within a 45-degree angle of them you might as well forget any hopes of decent sounding music. Walking into another room with these playing even at high volume is like going into a building with the door open when there is a band playing in the parking lot.The only reason I am giving these 2-stars and not 1-star is:A) The physical build quality of the speaker is excellent and they are very pleasing to the eye. Especially for Apple owners (I plan to purchase a G5 soon one reason I went with these)B) The only thing I found that they sound going with is Audiobooks. They sound better then nearly anything I've listened to for non-music stuff.In short these speakers play the part looks wise of an expensive set of speakers. With their median price range (PC Speaker wise) they still perfom like a basic set of powered speakers that are included with most desktops.
I bought this to replace another brand that quit working altogether. One of the ports works fine but the other ports produce intermittent audio, a very irritating problem for one who likes to hear every note.
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?
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'll admit that I purchased the Swingyde based on the reviews i read. Bad mistake. I play golf at least once a week. In my opinion this is priced 25 bucks too much. It mainly helps you hinge your wrist on the back swing and nothing else. There is SOOOO much more to a golf swing than hinging your wrist! My opinion- pass on this product and get some lessons -preferably an instructor that records your swing and analyzes it with you one on one afterwards.
I have been waiting for over two weeks to resolve the problem with my APC BE650R's inablility to connect the modem to the phone line. I was told that I would be receiving a replacement withing 5 days, and that I would have an RMA number assigned to return the defective unit. I have yet to receive either. I am stuck with a unit that will not allow a connection to dialup. This is my third and probably final APC product purchase.
Received on time - but this is a total waste of money - don't even bother - I would recommend taking a few lessons before buying this.
The firm surface is still too soft for the laptop. Before too long my laptop's "legs" sunk into the padding. The bottom was then completely sitting on the fabric and blocked the air vents, no different than using a pillow. They should just make a 15" model and a 17" model with one hardened side. Laptop's need a hard surface to sit on, not a firm surface. Bought an xpad and like it very much.
RFID chips in your shoes allow anyone to follow your every move. Hope no one is stalking you.
This adapter is only for other low voltage Nikon flashes and won't allow you to use other higher voltage flashes such as Vivitar or any of the common smaller studio lights. For that buy an adapter from Wein.
Sadly I got to tell that I am very dissapointed with this PMX60 headset. The sound quality is very good but the durability is poor. I bought this on april 2009 and 28 months later the neckband brokes with apparent no reason. I am a very light user, (never use this for excersice or jogging), and maybe I have used this for only 30 or 40 times, (less than 2 hours each time), in the whole 28 months. BAD SENNHEISER... BAD...
I am on my third pair - yes that's right - my third! While the head phones are good when they are working and while the company has replaced them at no charge (shipping to the company was out of my pocket), they . all stopped working within months of receipt. I don't abuse them, I used them about 2 hours a day, they are not near water, they were not stepped on, nothing, not even a torn wire cover, not even a scratch. It was the same problem each time - I couldn't hear out of one earbud. I refuse to continue to use their product. They will not offer a credit or an exchange for something better. I have decided to buy a Sennheiser, which I was originally looking to buy but it was not available.
I see a lot of glowing reviews around here, but when I buy headphones this expensive, I expect them to last more than a year. The real problem here is that they have lots of tiny plastic joints. This means that all those joints will crack over time, and even with me supergluing it back together constantly, these headphones just would not last. I now have Grado SR-80s, and they sound better and will last much longer, seeing as they lack plastic joints.
I bought this thru e-bay (NEw) I found it amazinly cheap for a motorized adapter.i was trying to put some old vhs-c to dvd, specially those where my mom and dad appears.THey have both passed, and thanks to this junk, i have probably lost some of their memories i had on tape.This junk makes lots of noise, jumps, and manage to get the vhs-c tape tangled into the vcr.Im really sorry is not longer availble from panasonic. Dont take the risk.!!!
So far only 1 out of 10 succesful burns. With Sony I had 50 for 50 Succesful burns. What more do i need to say? Not worth the 20$ for 100!
The title says it all. The set up interface is not easy to use, and the instructions are terrible. But on the box they claim 24/7 support, so why not call and get some help, right? Ha. After 20 minutes on the phone with 3 different support reps, I gave up! The first one took all my and router infromation, didn't even get to the problem before transferring me to someone else. THe second one said it was the wrong department and transfered me to the third erp who started to walk me through the set up, but then the call was disconnected.... Worse customer support I ever experienced - bad voice quality on the phone, combined with heavy accents and poor training. Back to the store my new Netgear goes, and never Netgear again!
I have never written a review for a product before on Amazon but felt compelled to do so for these headphones as they have a major design flaw that needs to be addressed by Sony and that is such a major issue I would advise against buying them.Out of the box these sound great, very good for the price and comfortable in the ear. I have a problem with ear buds such as the iPod ones hurting my ears and do not have a problem with these.However, there is a big problem with these headphones. I have owned 2 pairs and they have both suffered from the same issue. After about 6 months use the connection in one ear goes. Shortly after the connection in the other ear goes. You can kind of wiggle the wire that goes into the headphone around to get the sound back, which suggests its the way wire goes into the headphone that is causing the problem. The wire goes in at the front and it looks like it wears thin after a while.I know these are only $9.99, but to have the same problem with 2 pairs suggests this is not an isolated incident. I would strongly advise against buying these as although they sound great out of the box, after prolonged use both pairs I have owned failed in the same way and are effectively junk after that.
I have gottne two of these for Free, Revision C, and D or E for the other. I sold the second one to a friends mom and she said it kept crashing which from this board i can believe it.PROBLEMSIm back form college and have noticed that couple times a day my router at least hte wireless part crashes. and kicks me off for 2min and sometimes i have to turn off and on my wirelesss card to get it to work. Good news if u get a revision C it is possible with some modicifcation to firmware files to upgrade it to i think a 624 or something like that plus it a generic chip of couple other comapnies so plenty of options.Also note my router sits 2ft from my computer NO WAY signal is blocked. somewhat decent range for what i use it for and i live in the country so it is IMPOSSIBLE for any other networks to be interfering with mine.FINAL WORD:Substandard product that they have to give away but it gets the job done. If it critical to need a good network, my advice is go with a linksys "WRT54G" read alot of good things plus alot of firmware to make it do almost whatever you want, even pick up other networks.
Very disappointed!!! Have not been able to use the product because it does not work. It was to be a new item, but when it arrieved it looked as if it had been well used and returned. Hopefully I will get another one soon to try. So for now not good.
On the back of the box, Memorex claims these work with Sony Dvd Camcorders. Yeah...they work until you get toward the end of your recording and the disc errors out. Will stick with Sony's Mini Dvd-R's since the disc which came with the camera worked flawlessly. Circuit City obviously knows something Memorex does not.....they list these on their site as compatible with NON-Sony Dvd Camcorders. From their site....FeaturesMiniDVD-Rs: Record up to 1.4GB of information or 30 minutes of video on each write-once disc.Quantity: FiveCompatible with: Non-Sony MiniDVD camcordersGreat job Memorex.....
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 find it quite difficult to scan a page and save it.I is much more cumberson than prior scanners I have owned.
I bought this on seeing "4 Star" rating in Amazon.com. It was pretty good when I bought. Now I could not hear any sound from my right side headphone. Very disappointed on the quality from Sony. Be aware when buying this.
I purchased this for a trip to Italy. It was great while it worked.Even used it as an MP3 player. I would have given it a 5 star rating if it didn't die on me after using it only 3 times. It was in brand new condition, well taken care of but for whatever reason, the mother board went on it after 16 months. I sent it back for repair and they wanted $229 to fix it. Hardly seemed worth it since you can buy a brand new one for a little more. For me, it was a total rip off experience. I will never buy or recommend another Wolverine product again. Not only did it fail right after the warranty ended, but customer service did nothing to correct the problem except to want more money from me. I won't be surprised if others end up with this same problem. Look at another brand. This one is not reliable.
3 disk out of the whole box worked. Would not buy this product. All of the sony ones I bought worked great but cost more. You get what you pay for.
I initially bought these after hearing them side by side with other 2.0 speaker sets of similar cost in a local store. The Bose Companion 2's seemed to sound better in the store on the Companion series demo kiosk which Bose seems to place in many of the big retail stores.However, I also bought a set of the Creative Labs T20's and did my own side by side comparison between them at home. Honestly, the T20's sounds significantly better to my ears. The Companion 2's sounded hollow and the sound wasn't as rich and full as the Creative speakers.The Companion 2's might have an unfair advantage during an in store side-by-side comparison. Personally, I suspect the Bose Companion series demo kiosk's in the stores process the sound through an equalizer (if not other processing), so of course other speakers that are set up "off the shelf" might sound a bit flat in comparison.In my opinion, it's best to do a head to head comparison between speaker sets is in your own home, on your system, with your preferred equalizer settings.
I love the camera but it DOES NOT COME WITH FILM OR BATTERIES!!! So, I was headed out a trip and couldn't use the camera. Super disappointed with that. I didn't need to pay [$..] bucks for the camera and some books. :(Just buy the camera and film separately...
This mp3 player is very simple, doesn't have a lot of space available, and is very fragile. My display stopped working entirely after bumping up against a wall with it. I then tried to find support information for it, and that was even more of a task. Finally I gave up. If you're looking for a good MP3 player, I recommend the SanDisk Sansa Clip instead. I have that now, and it has many more features, and is much more sturdy.
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.
I sent it back. I bought it because of good reviews. My advice. Don't buy it.
Murphy's law must have kicked in on this one. My Dad bought this for me as a wedding gift. We used it for the first time at my wedding. I just had the pictures developed, and they are blurry and grainy. I hoped it was the developer's fault. However, I pulled the pics up on my computer, and they look blurry there as well. I agree with a previous reviewer who said that she had a 2 MP Kodak that took better pictures. Mine did too, except it had a problem with shutting itself off for no reason.I see where someone below also said that by figuring out how to use the camera, you can take professional shots. Our poor pictures are made on the auto setting, and the subjects of the pictures are standing still in good light.I just hope someone else at my wedding had a better camera, with better pictues they can share with me. If you get this camera for a special event, please try it out before so you can make sure it works properly.
All in all I like my vaio. Given the range of options and the amount of money I had to spend and also considering my needs for a laptop the fxa47 was the correct solution. I must say that the vaio runs Maple 7 (a symbolic math program) rather well. A 1 GHZ processor definately helps for numerical simulations (lots of number crunching). However ever since day one I've had to deal with lots of random anoying computer quirks such as: spontainous crashing from being left on too long, crashing intermintently when running windows media player, and problems with xp and the dvd/cd-rom/cdr. All this within two weeks of owning the laptop. The only reason why I haven't returned it is that it still does what I really need it to do: crunch numbers that is run numerical simmulations. ...
This piece of kit has wasted me money and time, lots of time. It will not hold a telephone line. It might do for a couple of days and then it will not consistently. Belkin support is useless I am after a refund. I suspect it might be noise on the line. my old netgear went on for 3 years solid so i would hope this new one would
As a wired router it works fine, though the wireless radio in mine died after about a month. It still "works" sometimes, though usually anything that tries to connect to it will simply fail, sometimes locking the router up in the process. If you're not going to be using the wireless aspect of it, go for it, otherwise just buy a linksys.
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! =)
These fans are very loud! Even when you set it on the lowest speed it hums louder than any fan i have ever used.
I'm going to throw my two cents into the negative-review camp. I bought this case for $40 and returned it within a few days. My case didn't come with a piece of foam to keep the PDA from rattling inside. The SD card tabs were too loose so I wasn't confident the cards were secure. The overall design is too large so there's too much wasted space inside the case. Access to working parts at the periphery of the device is hindered by the case (stylus, power button, charger connection, and USB connection).I bought the case because I had no experience with a PDA (first one) so I overestimated the likelihood of hazards. I work a desk job and all I do is keep it in a dedicated pocket (don't put keys or change in that pocket) or safely in a drawer so I don't feel the unit is likely to end up in harm's way. I'm using the flap that comes with the device and there's no sign of scratches after several weeks of use.Of course, if you are a student or a traveling business person, there's more chance of harm so maybe the case is a good idea for you.
This film purchase was a total waste of my money. I do not recommend buying this film from the seller. The film was no good and none of the pictures ever developed. I wish I could get my money back !!!
Picture quality is horrible. Darks are way too dark and light colors look over-exposed. the remainder of the picture is just really grainy. Customer service was contacted and was no help at all.STAY AWAY FROM PRODUCTS MADE BY THIS COMPANY!!
This machine is so loud you could hear it from space. And it's slow. Can't say anything good about it. Please don't waste your money.I won't buy a HP printer again. Everyone I've had has been completely useless.
I bought it and it didn't work at all, it's very bad product, useless and low quality, I dismintlled it and It was realy nothing inside except some garbige. It dosn't worth a cent.
Our DVD player was out of order after 11 months of duty only, incredible !......This is not acceptable.Guy Romain Fort lauderdale, Florida
noise on the receiver, touch lamp goes off and on when on phone, phone rings when talking on other phone
The HD-280s that I just purchased are going back, well, except the company that sold them through Amazon won't return them so I guess I'm stuck with these expensive, low quality headphones (buyer beware). The sound is okay, but the fake leather earcups and foam are cheap with a crackling noise when you wear them. The phones are all plastic and look very cheap - poor quality. Not at all what I expected for $80. Also, the sound isolation is not even close to 32db. I have a pair of ear protection headphones at 26db and are twice the sound protection of the HD-280s. I would not recommend these headphones, especially because you CANNOT return them!
Like many others have written, mine sounded good while they lasted, but they broke after only a few months. Anything over a $10 pair of headphones should last longer than this.
Sturdy little case. Should have chosen something that had images of the inside. It was a gift for my father. He couldn't figure out how to get 2 SD cards in it, assuming they should be side by side. They will not fit side by side. Had to stack them? Run the risk of card falling out when opening.
The unit does not have the right fittings to fit the 30 Gb Ipod 5.5 generation. It fit's in very loosely and the contact is spotty.
I have returned two cases for the cover being scratched out of the package, hopefully I do not have to rma the third for a refund! Looks like faulty packaging by Griffen.
My experience echoed a lot of the complaints here. The set-up worked fine on my Dell Latitude, and the drive made data disks just fine, but no music disks. It would report a write error and spit out a coaster every time. After weeks of frustration, I tried this: shut down all programs, including the screen saver, rebooted. Opened HP RecordNow. At the &quot;Welcome to Record Now&quot; menu, I clicked Options, then the Advanced tab. For Recorder Speed, I checked &quot;limit maximum recorder speed to 1x.&quot; Since then, I've burned several music CD's with no coasters. It's not fast, but it's working. Clearly an inferior piece of equipment, but since I can't return it, I'm happy I can at least make it work.
I will echo what seems to be a common refrain: after a while, the Rio 600 just quit working for no apparent reason. If you turn the volume up all the way, you can hear a faint clicking and popping rendition of what would be the bass line if you could hear the music.I got this unit free as a promotion when I bought some networking equipment. I thought it was a neat little gadget, and it worked as promised in the beginning. The software could be more intuitive, but it got the music onto the player. The earphones hurt my ears, so I replaced them with an inexpensive pair of Koss earbuds from Wal-Mart, and that worked great. I was very pleased with the sound quality of this little unit. 32 MB is really not quite enough memory, however; you could expect to get 30 to 40 minutes worth of music loaded. If you're planning on using it a lot, rechargeable batteries would be a good idea (although if it breaks fast enough, that won't matter). I tried it out for running and for downloading short clips to practice on my guitar, but the bottom line was that it was never quite convenient enough for me to use regularly.So it sat in a drawer for many months until my wife's portable CD player started to skip. I loaded up a playlist for her, and the first time she tried it out while running, the abovementioned problem occurred. Judging from the other reviews, this is a non-repairable problem, so it looks like we'll toss the Rio 600 and try something else.Nice try, SonicBlue, but at this point the most valuable parts of the unit are the Koss earbuds and the AA battery.
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!
Received DVD's damaged due to inproper packaging by the vendor.Vendor refused to exchange damaged discs.
The router drops internet connection every 5 - 6 hours. I calledBelkin and after long discussion he said my issue was escalatedto level 3 and would be contacted 24 hours. No contact.I called again and got the same response - "level 3", no contactagain. I sent email but they didn't reply, either ...It's waist of time. I wouldn't buy any Belkin product ....
The cardboard that it is made out of is not as thick as I thought it would be and the day I received it the spin cover (a thin piece of cardboard covered in fabric) of the box holder came off. I was able to glue the spin cover back on, but that should not happen. The binder works for the purpose it was designed, the quailty could be better in materials. I suppose you get what you pay for.
I ordered this router so that my computers could share a cable modem and be protected by one firewall. If you are using this device as a router, its great. It took less then ten minutes for me to set it up and configure it with my cable modem and three computers. However, as a firewall it is utterly useless. There is viturally no documentation on configuring a firewall, the instructions suggest you go out and buy a book about firewall so that you can set this device up properly. Its definitely not worth the money.
I've owned my Klipsh Promedia 2.1 speakers for just under two years. The performance has been very good, up until today. The system just stopped working and the green power light did not come on. I found the main fuse blown and replaced it with a new fuse, which also immediately blew. I then disassemble the sub unit and performed trouble shooting. I discovered that the main transformer has an internal short. This is not something I can repair, other than to try and find a replacement transformer, which will be nearly impossible. I've used Klipsh speakers for years in my home theater system and they've been great. However, to have these Promedia's fail so quickly, and after they are out of warranty, is extremely disappointing. I've been willing to pay the extra premium for Klipsch products due to their great reputation and sound quality. However, after reading about all the failures of this model, and now experiencing one myself, my confidence in this company is gone.
Maybe OK for around house but barely works 1/2 mile from radio to radio. OK for around the house but we have trees and whatever else seems to block the transmission. We live in central Mississippi. I understand their test for 10 miles is in the desert where it is flat. No rolling terrain which doesn't roll that much in Mississippi.
Honestly the machine in its prime is a 4. Stable, long battery life, good resolution. There isn't a low enough number offered to reflect the pitiful customer service so a rating of 2 is more an effort to impress my maker that I retain some generosity of spirit than a valid rating.I have used an M275 for the last two years in my work. I bought it for its tablet capabilities and in that regard it has delivered.The pity is that it is badged Gateway.First, after buying the 3 yr extended warranty, but while still in the first year warranty period the hard drive froze.I was told that it would have to be sent to Texas for repair. Since it was my work machine I opted to have a new HDD sent. I had backed up my data, so a formatted disk with the OS loaded would have sufficed.That simple solution eluded Gateway through FIVE shipped drives, three unformatted and none with OS loaded. In the end I shipped it and the pile of useless replacement drives to them and yes, they charged me for shipping.Fast forward to this summer. Broken protective glass over the TFT screen due to a gust of wind coercing the open door of my Chevy to occupy the space that my arm and my computer case had been occupying.Gateway please send replacement glass which I will pay for and save some shipping by including the little latch mechanism that has been kaput since last year. I expect you to cover the cost of the latch and I will affect the repairs of both items.So sorry Mr. Lee the Builder but you must ship it to Texas with a check for much more than 500$ for a pane of glass and a piddling latch mechanism.I say nay nay.Here's the skinny. Gateway is a dinosaur at the end of its epoch. Do the poor old girl and yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Let her die in peace. There are other tablets and the ones Gateway sells are just badged Gateway anyway so in truth practically the same machines are available elsewhere.My next will be an Acer. The customer service is not stellar from them either, but it's positively whiteglove compared to doddering old Gateway.One more thing.Should you opt for a Gateway product, I wouldn't waste a penny on the warranty. There is ample web based support and parts replacement capability and I suggest that the money would be better off in a short term mid cap than dumping it down the hole that is Gateway and that thing I laughingly refer to here as customer "service".
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.
First off, my needs may be different than many peoples.the sansa is tiny and nice and sounds pretty good, though you may want better headphones than the ones that come with it for free.TROUBLES:#1: sansa doesn't recognize FOLDERS at all when you're navigating through songs. it just jumbles all the files together. if you store your music by albums or any catagory it's impossible to listen to your music with ANY predictability. if you have hundreds of songs on it, it's amazingly slow to move through the songs in search of anything and the order seems to be almost random! i record my own things and then use a mini-mp3 player to listen back while working on things. this was impossible with the sansa. usually you can browse your files by name, artist, etc... which you can do, but it doesn't have by FOLDER. so once your files are on it... good luck figuring out where they'll be. and because file naming can be so random a few songs by one band will come up then something else them more of the previous band later... often much later. without any method to navigate, this thing is only for people who just want some cheap thing to play back whatever. if that's you... go for it.#2: i bought it for the voice recorder. IT SAVES VOICE RECORDINGS AS .WAV FILES!!! which are 10 times the size of mp3 or wma. i have to batch convert them on my computer - most people don't have a program that does this. not sure what they were thinking.
Bought this camera with high expectation from a brand such as Logitech.It has created so many bottlenecks and issues on my computer, that it is hardly worth buying. I am so pissed that I will be writing to BBB as well.Issues are many:1. Once installed the software takes over the hard drive.2. They add many other garbage (unexpected and sneaky) which you have no control over whether to install or not.3. When trying to uninstall, takes hell of a longtime. At the uncompromisingly long wait, you will find not all the information has been deleted.4. Slows down the computer significantly. It is as though, they are punishing you for removing their software.These are only a few to state.NIGHTMARE ... Don't buy .... Look for alternative products and be happy.
I bought this stick solely for jets in Battlefield 3. The analog throttle does not have support and the buttons are mapped incorrectly. Do no buy this stick if you are planning on using it for battlefield 3.
IT is not that good as i expect from samsung products.
Used this product only once but it worked out fine. Nice stainless steel finish. Will have to wait to see how it holds up. Good price and free shipping with Amazon.Bottom is solid . I was worried cause some reviews indicated a thin bottom.
I agree with all the reviews praising the quality of this camera. It is small, fast, and takes wonderful photos and even videos. However, in the 10 months I have had this camera the mechanical lens mechanism has broken twice. Customer service is so poor at Minolta that I am now buying another camera. The first time I sent the camera back to Minolta the repair was not covered secondary to a cosmetic scratch on the camera body. Minolta kept my camera for 6 weeks, voided the warranty, and the repair was $140 plus shipping. Now the warranty is voided becasue of the first repair and I am left with a non functioning camera. (I use my camera to photogtaph radiographic images for teaching purposes. The camera does not see outdoor or extreme use.) Total cost: $280 for camera, $100 for service agreement which was voided when Minolta voided my warranty, $140 for repairs = $520, and I still do not have a functioning camera. The fragility of this device combined with the egregiously sub-par customer department strongly suggests not purchasing a Minolta device. This is a shame becasue the photos are excellent.
This product is being falsely labeled as the TriCool double ball bearing model. It is not the DBB (UPC 0761345-75121-6), but actually the regular model (0761345-75120-9) which means lower durability. Buyer Beware.
I bought two of the hubs in June 2004. One of them failed in about a month of using it with a HP/Compaq Laptop. IOGEAR replaced it for me. I am now using it with a Dell Laptop and it seems to be doing fine. The other one I used with a Mac for about a year and a half now and it has failed. I am beyond warranty so I will go with a different hub to replace it. It does run hot so I think it must have good ventilation to hold up well.
Guess it is as good as any other on the market. This is my second one as with my first one the plastic melted on the lights because there were no instructions or warnings not to face the housing in the down position. Too much heat caused the covers to melt and they were ruined within the first 30 minutes of taking pictures. I had to learn from my mistake while this manufacturer assumed that every beginning photographer knows what to do.
I purchased this item after the positive reviews on various sites. I was disappointed in the performance of the headphones as the sound quality was good for the price but the insulation quantlity was not good. I purchaased these headphones for air travel and when I tried them out, the person sittling next to you could clearly hear the music on a low or medium volume. This is not the purpose of using headphones. I ended up returning the headphones and biting the bullet and purchased the BOSE. I am very satisfied with my BOSE purchase and so will my seating neighbor on the airplane.
I received this item in a state of disrepair. It does not work. Thank you.
Bought this wire to add additional camera and move others. The wire doesn't work for this and had to be rigged and now the cameras don't work. Extremely disappointed.
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.
Didn't work on my audio system at all not even in mono much less stereo. It lit up like it shoud work but would not transmit a signal at all.
OK, these are cheap good sounding speakers.But less than six months into my purchase, one of the speakers has a short.So, it's a total loss.Be careful -- you get what you pay for.
The DVD writer was defective. I wasted a lot of time trying to figure out what was wrong. The company has no toll free customer service number, but expects you to pay to talk to them about their junk product. The online email chat was somewhat helpful, but still left me with a poor impression of the company. I returned the product and bought another company's DVD writer. My time's too valuable to waste trying to deal with a company that doesn't value taking care of its customers.
Just got this camera in the mail as a birthday present. Installing the software was easy, but unfortunately the camera is essentially broken. It is only (somewhat) in-focus for items about 1 inch away. Adjusting the focus ring doesn't help, so this camera's build seems to be defective. My brother bought the same camera and it doesn't seem to have the same problem. Anyway, returning mine.
This is a well-manufactured mouse, but if you use the middle button a lot, forget it. It's much stiffer than the middle button on Logitech's other mice and may give you a bruise if you try to use it too much.Also, the acceleration was very different from most mice. It can undoubtedly be adjusted in software preferences, but I fail to see the justification for a mouse that doesn't work out of the box these days.After trying this mouse for a couple of hours I returned it and got myself a trusty MX-310. No surprises there, just a good mouse.
I bought this mp3 player about a year ago and it is awfull. Now if you put new songs on it, it brings up a message that says, error on line:128 (maybe not that exact number but you get the idea). Then you can't turn it off so you have to take out the batteries, and restart it. When it finally starts up it has to put all the songs back on with takes a long time. I wouldn't recommend this at all.
I have a DCS1000W network camera that stopped working about a year after I bought it. When I called Dlink about repair they said it was out of warranty (which I already knew) and that they had no repair facility. When I asked them how to get it repaired, the answer was "we do not repair them" just throw it away and buy a new one. An expensive lesson..............
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.
I've heard about sound leaking problems from the previous reviewers, but it came as a surprise just how bad it is. If you listen at medium volume, people standing three feet away can heard everything loud and clear. Had to return my pair, getting Bose QC2 instead.
This is a new product so they don't have a picture. If they did you would realize that it shouldn't be listed under flat panel monitors.
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.
Very, very bad service and never got the hdmi cable. They are extremely negligent and never knew where he was the package and so the catalog as a super bad and take from me 0%. Bad bad bad ...
I love my Nikon Coolpix 5900 however, the lens failed in less than one year. Service took 6 weeks to repair. The lens failed again after less than 10 days after repair. Why is the lens failing to open again? I absolutely hate the inconvenience of returning this item again for service although I do have a paid plan for it. Why can't warranty be fast, local and competent?
I ordered TWO High Capacity toner cartridges (yellow and cyan). On both i checked their drop down selection feature to be sure i was getting the right one for my printer. There info said YES . Well they were WRONG. Both cartridges were NOT for my printer and i had a NIGHTMARE for two weeks trying to figure out the problem and they kept assuring that it was correct. My printer kept giving me a message that my printer did not support the cartridge. Finally Xerox confirmed that the cartridge was the WRONG one. So i go back to their page on Amazon and put in both cartridge numbers just to test it and it say BOTH are correct. SHEESH.. what a wasted two weeks with clients waiting for work. I would not trust buying from TonerGalore ever again.
I bought this router for about an year and then the wirelesssignal become worse and worse, now I can only use it as anormal router.don't buy it.
Not sure what the problem is but I've tried every frequency available and there is still static. Unusable.
I must have missed the part that said the cable was black and the adapters were white. Very unattractive and cheaply made.
Item received isn't as pictured. Tried to contact seller to no avail. Would like to get it resolved.
There is no way the picture of the bag is the same one they send you. The bag will hold an SLR with a lens, an additional small zoom lens, a flash and a few small accessories. The pictures showing 3 - 4 other lenses and a teleconverter in addition to an SLR with a lens is completely misleading. This backpack should probably be called a backpurse. It is very small compared to ANY backpack you have ever seen. It will not hold what the pictures show. Amazon's description "Capable of holding an SLR body with up to a 7-inch lens attached, as well as four to five additional lenses and equipment, the Expedition 3 is roomy enough to fit the needs of most photographers." is simply not an honest statement. Remember the obscure Pentax 110 SLR? That little known interchangable lens SLR might fit per the description. This bag is the size of a medium sized shoebox.
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!
I've always used Elixirs. Saw the good reviews for this set and figured I'd give them a try since they were 60% cheaper. They didn't feel or sound as good. Also, they didn't stay in tune well at all. I have a Taylor 214ce and with Elixirs, I've been regularly surprised by how well those strings stay in tune. Maybe these strings just don't mesh with my particular guitar, but they failed my test.
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!
I am a Mac user running OS 10.3. When this printer first arrived about a month ago, its included software did not support USB connection to a Mac. This is a bad start considering how common the USB connection is. Finally, I downloaded the latest 2.5 version of the software, but it still does not fully support printing PDF filfes. I am a scientist, and many scientific papers are now published in PDF format. I cannot recommend this to anyone who needs to print PDF files on a regular basis.
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.
it is a 2 stars just because arrived on time ,but this is not the same product ,that they sent me.
Mine crapped out, 1 year and two months. I purchased a Samsung to replace it. I will take out the speakers for ham radio use and put the rest of it out for bulk waste collection. I hope there is some future legal compensation for this.
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!
It is a very disingenuous practice to write a 5 star "customer review" of a product that you are a seller of. Even if it is under the guise of "Additional Product Info!", it is still manipulating the rating system at Amazon, since customers sort searches with average customer rating and your products come out on top. Because of your lack of integrity as a seller, I will never buy a GS Wholesale product. I am also going to complain to Amazon about your rating manipulation.
I wanted a CD player to listen to audio books while I walked. This does not fill the bill. It skips when I walk causing me to have to hold it in my hand. It does not stay at the same place on the CD when I turn it off causing me to have to fast forward to find the correct place that I last listened to on the CD.Amazon was timely in the delivery of the CD.
I purchased this unit because it seemed to fill my needs; and that I've had very good luck with other Plantronics equipment.But there are two problems that prevent me from using this product.1. If there is a way to attach this to my ear so theearpiece is firmly attached, I can't figure it out.Maybe my ear is too large! But whatever the situation is,it keeps dropping off if there is the least little ( ! ) tugon the wire.2. There are often times where the people I'm talking to (especiallyin a teleconference) just can't hear me.Also what I didn't expect is the need for an adapter so it can pluginto my Blackberry.
Good luck getting help with D-link problems.
I was excited to find a pda with a keyboard that didnt need a phone plan (like the blackberry). I was disappointed when it took 2 days to set everything up and then even more outraged that I needed to buy additional software to get basic things (like the enhanced web-brower and games). I also found the battery life to be poor and was disappointed when I couldn't check email from hotmail/yahoo accounts. In addition, the Wi-Fi hotspots aren't as common as one might think (even in NYC), so email and web browsing wasn't accessible most of the time. I wouldn't have minded paying the $500 if its features functioned with ease.Some of the good features: powerpoint, word, excel and the ability to open attachments (was not an option with the older blackberry models), great screen and resolution, small size, and user friendly keyboard.I recommend one of the newer blackberry's if you are a keyboard person and like that functionality.
I had high hopes for this little device. It was exactly what I needed. It is inexpensive and made/distributed by Targus, a company that specializes in travel devices.Unfortunately, both the original shipped to me as well as the replacement were absolutely dysfunctional.Let me review in detail why this could have been so useful for me (and many others as well, I'm sure). My older laptop has 2 USB ports. I am an IT Consultant and travel every week, staying in hotels or motels at night. For my job I carry 4 USB flash drives and 2 USB external hard drives. I also have a cell phone which needs charging and a SanDisk music player which needs charging. Both of the last two devices can be charged from the USB port on a laptop, if necessary.When I get into my hotel room at night, I often need to connect the external hard drives to synchronize them, as well possibly updating the content on some of my flash drives. The two USB ports on my laptop simply aren't enough. Even if I had a newer laptop with 3 ports (typical), I would still be juggling devices.And you know how hotels can be: there are never enough available electrical outlets. Most of the time, I disconnect the clock (I bring my own, more reliable one) and plug my laptop into the freed up outlet.So along comes the Targus PAUH210U USB 2.0 4-Port Hub. One can plug in the black connector only and have three additional USB ports. But even more convenient, the red connector can be used to boost the power of the hub from 500mA to more than 2A, which is necessary if I want to charge up my phone and music player as well as access my two hard drives.In theory.My actual experience is this: of the 7 devices I plugged into the Targus hub only one was recognized. They are:Seagate FreeAgent 320GB external hard driveWestern Digital 1TB My Passport external hard drivePatriot XT 8GB Flash DriveKensington G2 8 GB Flash DriveLexar 4 GB Flash DriveColor Turn 4GB Flash DriveSanDisk Sansa Clip music playerONLY ONE of these devices was recognized by Windows XP and accessible. The Kingston drive. Keep in mind that I use these devices daily in multiple machines and never have any problems with them. It's true that the Western Digital drive needs to have a driver installed to function properly (unlike the Seagate, which does not); however, the driver is already installed on my personal computers.I tried every possible combination of ports and devices on both my home computer and two laptops. No luck.Even worse, I found that the first Targus hub did sporadically detect the Western Digital drive if I wiggled the connector and withdrew it partly from the hub. In all the years that I have used various USB devices I have never needed to do that.So in conclusion, either I was very unlucky and received two lemons one right after another; or Targus is selling something that simply doesn't work.I would strongly encourage you not to buy this product; and view other Targus products with a very skeptical eye.I will email Targus customer support and update this review if necessary.BTW, the retailer Osprey-Talon was very helpful and sent me a replacement without asking for an exchange. Needless to say, they are losing money on this and it certainly isn't their fault.
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.
i had it for a day.cons:::* Took a whole day to charge on the first day.* customer support by phone is the worst!* they told me i couldn't return it because i opened it. finally threatened them with a lawsuit (for other reasons) and then they took it back.I would highly advise you not to buy it.
DO NOT buy Canon products unless the terms offer a full refund. "My" SD 1000 arrived malfunctioning. I could have returned it for another one, but I've played that hand already. After another sample of a bad batch I end up changing manufacturers while losing weeks of my life. So I promptly delivered it to the only U.S. Canon Factory Service Center, after being told they average a 9 day turn. 23 days later (long past the vacation I bought it for) I called and was told they were still waiting for parts. After burrowing deep in their system (you can't get there from here) I found a rep that actually called the FSC while I held, was told they DID have the part (the whole PCB), made it top priority and had it repaired by the next morning. I then called the FSC and was told I could pick it up. When I arrived the counter girl told me they were supposed to call me for pickup. (When, in another month?) I only see poor quality control and shoddy service from Canon. If you want to pay for something you cannot use, to have your concerned emails "forwarded" to Canon USA (and apparently deleted), and to spend hours on the phone, this is the place.
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.
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 first installed this card on an HP machine running Windows 2000 Advanced Server and... Viola! The first time Windows 2000 crashes and gives me the BLUE SCREEN since I first installed it a couple of years ago. I gave the card the benefit of doubt and thought that I had installed and uninstalled too many software and hardware that the machine might have become unstable.But recently I bought a brand new Dell Precision Worstation 530 running Windows XP Professional. Everything was working like a Swiss clock... until I installed the Audigy Platinum on it. Once I did that, I started getting hard crashes and blue screens. It crashed my machine more than 30 times before I finally trashed the card. The guys at Microsoft might have gotten sick of receiving my blue screen crash reports. I downloaded and installed the recent drivers from Creative's website (revision: AUD-WEBUP-W2-US, Date: 8/26/2002) and it didn't work.Contrary to Creative's claims, this card just doesn't work on Win 2000 and XP Pro machines, or at least the Audigy customer base who use Win 2000 and XP Pro are too small for Creative to bother with a fix.The sounds for gaming and CD play are good, I don't deny that, and it might be a cheap choice for a small home studio (it's not a genuine 24-bit though), but if you're using Win2K or XP pro, it's useless unless Creative finally realizes there's something terribly wrong with the driver and do something to fix it.
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.
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!
I have an older 2009 version and it works great, so I bought 2 more of the iTrip Auto Universal Plus as gifts in April 2010. Both were terrible. Don't waste your money and the hassle and expense of a return. Since they were not defective due to shipping you have to deal with Griffin, not the seller or Amazon. No channel works even when I leave the metro area and go out into the country. We used these in 3 different vehicles and other FM radio stations interfered across the entire FM dial and you hear the buzzing of your engine as you drive. Very poor quality. Save your money and use your earbuds. BJ.
Having worked my way through an entry level digital camera and a pretty good ZLR, I was ready for more megapixels, more features and more lenses. After much research, I bought the Nikon D80 with the 18 t0 135mm zoom Nikkor lens, in part because I have had Nikons before and had older, manual focus lenses that I could use. It does take wonderful pictures, and the features are amazing, giving you great control with some study and experimentation. But as for the lens that it came with it, big trouble. I bought the camera in August, and it's first break down was in November (yes, first). Nikon repaired it under warranty, but they do not pay the inbound postage, which given age of this lens, only a couple of months old, I felt they should have. Got it back, and I was happy enough, until 200 or 300 photos later, in early February, the lens broke again, same problem. This time Nikon sent me a prepaid mailer, and they have now had my lens in the shop for several weeks. So in the 5 month life of this lens, it has been back at Nikon for repairs for 5 weeks! And they refuse to just give me a new lens, it is so obviously a lemon, so now I basically have a factory reconditioned lens that I paid full price for! I bought this as a starter lens, but I didn't expect it to actually NOT WORK!!! I am so ready to buy other lenses for this camera, but can't quite bring myself to pay for another Nikon. A photographer friend of mine who works for a local paper said, in looking at the lens, that they make cheap versions and slap the Nikon name on them, to offer attractive pricing on their pacakged sets. Well, this certainly isn't the quality I expect from Nikon, nor the treatment after the purchase ... overall, the experience has been a very disappointing one, and i am back to shooting with my ZLR. Hope you have better luck if you decide to take the plunge with this one...
These were really great earbuds when I first got them but in less than two weeks the right ear went out in sound. I did get new ones from the company but the ones that they sent did the same thing except it was the left one this time. The sound is great yes, but it's not worth buying. They break super fast and trying to get a new par took two months to get. I'm going back to my old earbuds. They may be ten dollars but at least they don't break as fast. This was a waste of money.
Although it is functional, the unit I received is way too loud. I wish I was kidding when I compare it to a salon hair dryer. It makes more noise than the entire rest of the PC. I bought it to provide some additional flow-through air for my case (not as a hard drive cooler specifically), and I couldn't live with it as loud as it was.I wired in a potentiometer to adjust the voltage to the fan trio, hoping to dull the noise, and it only changed the pitch, not really the volume. I also disconnected the fans one by one and discovered that 2 of the 3 were significantly louder than the other. I now am running just 1 fan in the group of 3. I made the decision to keep and rewire the unit rather than send it back for a refund at this price point. My CPU temps, which were of the utmost concern, may have been reduced by 1-2 deg C. when all 3 fans were working. I know my power supply is getting more cool air, however.
Ordered this item from the seller Ace Photo Digital with free super saving shipping, arrived in a timely fashion. First off this was not the same as advertised. The description says new, and this was obviously used - ther were scuff marks and scratches on the ceramic iron parts and little pieces of hair on it. There was a funky smell that emanated from it right out of the box like burned electrical or something, but I still plugged it in to use anyway, and when the smell was still dominant, I decided to put it away, and that's when I noticed no barrel cover and found it was pre-owned or a customer return.Next, I noticed this model number was described as CD109bn and I got CD109. What's the difference? Well for starters the manufacture date on the metal plug was 2003, so this was a very old stock piece, made of a rubberized type black handle, these type eventually become sticky and wear out. Out dated manufacturing date means without a receipt, there is no warranty which expires in 3 years. The newer model which I locally purchased has a shiny plastic handle, is manufactured 06-11 which is fine if I lose the receipt, because the warranty is 5 years on the newer models. Plus the plastic handle will last me for years. Additionally, the newer models have improved power buttons which I agree with other reviewers that the iron so easily shuts off accidentally - it was way too sensitive.One thing to note, the 2003 model I received had a very long cord so that stylists could use it in a salon, where as the newer one I bought has a shorter cord by 2 feet.I emailed the amazon seller and was replied that I need to contact customer service at amazon since it was shipped by amazon. When I called them, they offered to reship me another at the current selling price and credit me when I return this one, but when it came down to ordering, somehow my address was blocked??? Yeah, the message on the screen says this item cannot be shipped to the stated adress, please select a different shipping address or remove this item. Imagine that! Granted I live in a US territory, so I am limited to what will be shipped here, but how co you go from shipping to me and no longer a week later? I'm miffed. I may just contact con air directly about this, unfair selling of old outdated items on amazon with missing parts.The iron itself? I love it! I have the 1 1/4 inch size, and with longer hair I needed a larger barrel so it is why I ordered a 1 1/2 inch size in the first place. It holds the curl for a while only when I use hairspray, but otherwise, it would fall flat, almost like I used a smooth iron in my hair, regardless, I always receive complimetns on my hair and o tell everyone it is the conair iron.
I recently purchased a phone which called for a MicroSD chip. I purchased the bargain brand thinking that one would be as good as another. Come to find out this perticular brand tends to be between 1-2 mm thin to register in an array of devices. If your instruction manual reccomends a certain brand I discovered the hard way you probably want to follow their advice. I paid a little more and traded brands and every thing worked fine. I easily found tech support discussion boards and blogs questioning this brand's capabilities.
I'd give it 1/2 a star if I could. Actually purchased this at wallyworld because my 10yo one crapped out. The intermittent "lock-up" problem is still in existence. It's not really a lockup more like pauses but still a royal pain if you're gaming and get kicked. NOT recommended.
Just now received my new HP Deskjet Printer from Computer Geeks, bought thru Amazon, opened the package and found that it was missing the Power Cord, Ethernet cord, CD Software and Set-up guide!!Called Computer Geeks and they were helpful in sending me a return label and said another printer would be shipped soon. When it gets here, I'll update this review. Right now, this Printer makes a poor paper weight.Gotta go and get this printer shipped back to the C Geeks.Bo
I bought this digital frame for my wife for Christmas, 2009. It has a lot of nice features like an MP3 player and a couple of different color frames. What it does not have is the capability to utilize an SDHC card. In other words any media card over 2 GB is not going to work without an additional external reader plugged into the USB slot. So after spending $25 on a 4GB media card I needed to spend another $25 on a card reader that would read SDHC cards. Strikes number 1 and 2.Fast forward 5 1/2 months to May 2010. The frame quits one day. Working one minute, nothing the next. I called Coby and they told me the warranty expired. WHAT??? It's only 5 1/2 months old! 90 day warranty is all they offer on the frame. Completely ridiculous. Suggest I take it to a 'repair' shop to have fixed. Only offering a 90 day warranty on your product says to me you don't believe in the quality of your products.Do yourself a favor and don't be tempted by the low(er) price. Spend the money upfront and get a quality product that accepts SHDC cards and offers a 1 year (or longer) warranty. I learned a lesson here. I will NEVER buy a Coby product again solely based on the fact that they only offer 90 day warranties on almost all of their products with few exceptions.Junk, junk, junk!
I searched for this unit on Amazon to see what other owners had to say about it. I was shocked to see the same exact problems.I too had major clicking noises (that can only be explained by hearing) and locking up, etc. I luckily was within the year warranty (by a week!) and had it fixed. But certainly, this unit is something to pass on.I wanted a larger variety in random play other than 5, but not as obnoxious as 100+. So I felt 25 was just right. But the annoyance of waiting for it to process it's thoughts and getting to the next cd.. or just plain stopping to change one cd is unacceptable. With so many of the same problems, these units should be replaced.Attention Pioneer Company: Feel free to contact me to offer me a newer improved model. Otherwise, I am off to any other brand but Pioneer for any product.
Bought these to replace a factory speaker that blew out. These have very poor sound quality and no bass. Pay more for something worth having.
Specimen I received had some shoddy stitching, and I really disliked the Velcro closure. Returned it immediately.
This cable does not click into ports. It is very loose and flimsy. Would not recommend to anyone. Do not buy.
I did not keep this product. The scope quality was very good considering the price, I had issue with the warning on the box. It says, the State of California has determined this product to be made with substances that may cause cancer. I must say when I opened the box, I almost fell over due to the odor of PVC like substances. Not sure if that is what is leveraged in production, but PVC is a known carcinogen. I did not think it was worth my families health to keep this scope.
This product sucks. The internal re-chargable battery needs to be charged frequently. Recently it died now it won't sink to the data from my PC.Buy something else. My wife has an older Palm model and she doesn't need to charge it nearly as much.Why they didn't make it to accept dry cell batteries I'll never know.Sorry Palm you used to make good products. Maybe you should consider making them in the USA and not from "You know where"
No problems with this amplifier while it was working, but it quit working after less than two years. If you are thinking of buying this amplifier, I would suggest you continue to look.
I ordered one for my mom's birthday. Went to hook it up and to my horror found that not only did they not include the USB cable but the software that was suppose to come with it wasn't in the box either! Now i have no present for my mom and a hassel I have to deal with to send it back.
I was never informed that I was getting refurbished printers. When I complained I didn't receive an answer for over a week. Then the answer said that I may return them but only if they didn't work. I am disgusted with AMAZON and will never order from AMAZON again.
I have two Toshiba TVs that are great. I also have two of these players. They both do not record on tape. When I first got them, they would only record on fast speed and only play back on the same recorder. Now nothing. Last night, while playing a DVD, one of them paused for a few minutes every few minutes, and is doing it now. I have a Sony DVD recorder w/ hardrive, #500. thats great. The Toshibas are going to the dump. I shoud have paid more money the first time. Thanks for reading this review.
pros - strong case, good protectioncons - awkward to use, hard to install, hard to open,too big, too heavy,pda audibly flops around inside, no access to audio plugwhile case closed.if you can find it for 5$ it might be worth it
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 was comparison shopping for this unit, and wanted to know any significant design variations throughout the product line. Budget vs mid-level vs high-end.So I called Toshiba for clarification. The customer service representative was knowledgeable, and easily answered my questions.I began reading the 32HL67U description, and discovered several specifications for the audio output were overlooked on Toshiba's web site. So, I called Toshiba again for further clarification.This time, I felt like I was playing Stump-the-Dummy. I was amazed the customer service representative couldn't even answer the simple question, "What type of audio out jack is used?" I began to wonder if he could even comprehend what I was asking. So after rephrasing the question several times, I asked to speak with someone else, and stated we (he and I) were not communicating effectively. The customer service representative had the audacity to tell me "I wasn't speaking effectively!" I was completely taken by suprise with his rude comment, but quickly responded with an appropriate reply.The third time I called back to speak with a supervisor. I was denied! The customer service representative stated I would have to divulge my identity and contact information before a supervisor would even consider talking to me. So I gave fictitious information, and was told it wasn't good enough because it didn't "seem" real.In my opinion, Toshiba has deplorable customer service, and this incident definitely cost them my business!A reasonalbe person would have to wonder, if Toshiba's customer service is rude and useless BEFORE the sale, then how bad is it AFTER the sale? ...that is, once they have your money!To be fair, the 32HL67U most likely has some good points, as evidenced by the 5-Star reviews.PS. The audio out is fixed Dolby Digital 5.1 via an optical jack. ;-)Hope this helps!
I tried this for the first time, and was horrified to realize that my TV and laptop computer screens now give off a very unpleasant sickly-sweet odor left by this product, yuck. I'm returning it fast!
I bought from AMAZON both the sleeve an the 17" laptop. This was brought to me in Uruguy, where I live. So now I have a completely brand new USELESS sleeve since it does not fit the laptop dimensions, by no means!!Now: how can I be refunded??
Compared to the $10 Sony headphones, the Panasonic RP-HV152 has no base and sounds tinny in comparison. I would not recommend this product.
This product does not perform very well. After using it for 3 days, I received a "Fatal Error" twice, and I had to use the "reset" feature each time. This is a serious software error and needs to be debugged. It takes forever to find a satellite signal. Sometimes, I could be at the location before it finds a sufficient signal. The "Reality View" is rarely shown. Most street names are not pronounced correctly. But, worst of all, it gives you some directions when it's almost too late to make the maneuver. I was traveling on Hwy. 87. Navigon told me correctly to stay in the right lane and take the next interstate turn-off. However, the turn-off very quickly had a Y in the road; one goes to I280 and one to I680. Navigon did not say which one to take. Finally, although it is Bluetooth ready, and I was able to connect with the Bluetooth technology on my cell phone, the person on the other end could hardly hear me. I had to pick up my cell phone to talk with the person. Also, it sounds like a nice feature, but, of course, it interrupts the directions being given while you're on the phone. It's probably best to keep the two technologies separate. My old TomTom One works better, but, I'm looking for a few extra features such as street names, etc. Using the Navigon is not very intuitive. I am returning it and will look at other GPS systems.
Yes, it has a power switch, but it doesn't work!!!!
We bought the Initial IDM-1731 7&quot; unit, and played 3 movies before it quit working - it either wouldn't read the DVD, or it would freeze in the midst of playing a movie. We got a replacement unit, and it played just 2 movies before it quit working - same problems as the first unit. I called Initial Technical Support, and they tried to troubleshoot the problem over the phone. They asked if the DVD was rubbing as it spun in the tray (it didn't), and that was about the extent of the support. The Technical Support person said there no recalls on the unit. We took the second unit back to Circuit City, and got our money back. They told us that 5 units had been returned the previous day. They also said that the 8&quot; unit had problems. I would recommend another brand - we decided to buy a 7&quot; Sony, and it works great. Yes, it costs more, but in this case you get what you pay for. The Initial unit is inexpensive, but is not worth the price. Many people are having problems with them - go visit the Circuit City website, and read reviews from others who purchased this unit. As with any electronic device, there will be lemons, but in this case, there are far too many lemons. Spend a bit more money, and get a reliable unit. For those of you who have not had problems - I am happy for you - you are lucky.
I enjoyed the sound quality of these headphones, however, they are incredibly flimsy and I accidently broke off one of the ear-bud arms just by tring to take them off my head with one hand. I cannott recommend these, especially for people who are looking for something durable. Learned my lesson, guess I'll have to buy a more expensive and better-built style.
Got the camera to capture all of our holiday memories, we did and then tried to download them to the computer... Once we did this we relized that all of our special times had horrible sound. It sounded like we were in a tunnle and it produced alot of feedback as well. I tried to contact SVP several times and had no luck with them getting back to me... Sorry, but I have no faith in SVP...
These are great when you first purchase them, but I have had two pairs and each has stopped working after 3 months of use. I am a runner and need to use my headphones every day, but I do expect them to last over 3 months! They always look fine when they break, but stop playing sound. I would not recommend these to anyone.
this are branded SPL by Power Acoustic, so it's like a cheap class. They don't sound as great as a power acoustic should. They cannot handle too much power, they sound like they're gonna blast.If I only knew they could handle more power than a radio has, I would have never bought them
Very Poor Quality. Within four days of our vacation, this tripod case started showing some wear around the seams. By the 9th day this case was not useable. Can not recommend this product. Buyer Beware!!!!
Sorry very disapointed I only got 280 copies out of my ink cartridge .When I purchased my Cannon 1000 Printer I was told I would get approx. 1000 copies,when I got home and read the manual it said 500 O.K. but I only got 480. am disapointed
Film received in such poor quality, sent back to supplier for replacement or refund. If not resolved properly, shall back up charge through Amazon.
The first time my son put it on, the band broke. That is no bueno. Enough said.
I bought this exact same cable in the 25 foot length a couple years ago and was very pleased with it, and needed a longer length for my new setup. So I went to look for a 50 foot length of the same brand, same model (as it were). Found it (this one). Ordered it. Received it. Opened it.And then it hit me. THE STENCH! The cable I got REEKED of chemical, plasticy, rubbery odor that was HIGHLY unpleasant. This wasn't the case with my 25 foot cable! Perhaps they cheaped out on the jacket? Or just simply changed suppliers? I have no idea. But, if you have a sense of smell at all, avoid this cable. I ended up buying a Dynex 50' cat 5e ethernet cable from Best Buy for too much money. What can I say, I needed it right then. Something very similar is sold on Amazon for a lot less, but it doesn't look exactly the same (although it probably is). If it IS the same, then I can tell you that the Dynex cable does not smell at all and is a very nice and flexible cable which feels like it has some kind of high quality jacket material.Buyer beware.
I received the unit on time but after one day the volume did not work anymore have to return the unit for replacement.
As these do not recharge on the cradle, they run on batteries, the batteries ran out after a couple of hours, we put new ones in and they lasted a few hours. I returned them and got the senheiser rechargeable headphones.
The good thing about this monitor, besides a very nice and decorative exterior design, is a screen with bright colors and high resolution. However, I am on my 3rd ViewSonic monitor within a few weeks, 1 P70F, and 2 P90F. None of them has been able to produce a straight horizontal line accurately. My first monitor was slighly concave, while the last two each has had problem with the horizontal geometry. After doing a lot of tweaking and adjusting I am still left with a screen where the lower right corner is about 3 milimeters higher than the left lower corner! This is visible even at a distance and of course makes for incorrect screen geometry overall. If it wasn't for this problem, I would find this monitor absolute great. I am amazed at how a reputable company like ViewSonic can put out a product like this, obviously with either insufficient quality control or extremely low requirements for what is supposed to be their top-of-the-line CRT monitor. I have worked for major computer companies, where I worked with a lot of different screens, and never have I seen monitors with these kind of severe geometric problems anywhere. I am going to go for a NEC MultiSync FE991SB monitor instead, since I only have only have good experiences with NEC monitors. Hope ViewSonic get their act together, then they could definitely have a winner here!
The CD player broke about 1 year after I bought it. That is a pretty good lifespan but I hoped for better. The sound quality is not great. I just wanted something small, cheap and easy to use and that is mostly what I got.
I originally purchased the WBR-2310 router in August, 2006. It didn't work properly from the beginning. It stated on the box and within the user documentation that the router supported the latest encryption technology: WPA-PSK. I set this up and attempted to use it with a computer that was using a D-Link Rangebooster G Wireless network card (WDA-2320). The wireless connection was incredibly unstable, even though my diagnostics showed no nearby interference or other wireless networks in close proximity (I live in a rural area).When I turned off the WPA-PSK technology and went back to the old, unsecure WEP security protection, the wireless connection stabilized and I was able to use the router without trouble for about a month. THEN the real problems started.I have two computers that use this router - one is wired, one is wireless. The wired computer began to drop its connection to the router on a regular basis, about once every fifteen minutes, and sometimes would not regain the connection for five to ten minutes. When I looked at the router indicator lights, they would be cycling - all on for a few seconds, then all off for a few seconds, as though the router was stuck in a cycle of rebooting, over and over again. Even unplugging the router from the power outlet and plugging it back in a few minutes later would not resolve the problem; the router would just continue rebooting, over and over again until it decided it was ready to begin working again. Additionally, the router was rather warm to the touch, even though it is sitting on my desk in a well-ventilated location on the top shelf of my hutch. It doesn't make sense why it would be overheating...I decided to return that router to the store, but since it was beyond the return policy, they would only let me exchange it for another of the same. The new WBR-2310 that I picked up did not work properly with WPA-PSK when I tried to set it up. I updated the firmware to the latest version - again, it still wouldn't hold a stable WPA-encrypted wireless connection. I gave up on using that feature (you'd think two D-Link products of the same generation that D-Link specifically sells TOGETHER on their website would work properly with one another, but I guess not). A few weeks later, the router began rebooting again, over and over. It is so unstable that I'm ready to toss it in the trash and go get a more stable model from Linksys or Netgear.I know what I'm doing when it comes to computers and networking, and this router's performance is simply unacceptable. I hope someone out there files a suit with D-Link over the false advertising of WPA-PSK capability on this model router and for selling a product with such serious flaws. I'm not the only one who has had these problems with this router - simply Google the internet for reviews and complaints about it to see what I mean. Take my advice, stay far, far away from this model and spend your money on a unit from a manufacturer that designs quality products AND stands behind them when a problem arises... my attempts to get this straightened out with D-Link's technical support have been upsetting, to say the least.
My son saved his money to buy what was described as Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback (5th Generation). What arrived was an old severly scratched up ipod--not 5th generation, no video--with dried "kuck" on it. It was disgusting and we promptly sent it back.
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.
I had the same rebate that issue others have mentioned. My rebate returned with the "invalid purchase date" error, so I gave them a call at the number listed on one of the below reviews (I also managed to find the number on their website... But boy was it well hidden.)After failing to navigate their automated phone system a few times, I finally managed to get ahold of a live person. You have to select the option that you had sent the rebate in over 6 weeks ago, otherwise it tells you to wait 6 weeks then try again (by which time the rebate would be over and they would probably tell you there is nothing that can be done)The lady I spoke to was nice enough, though either she was dumb as a brick or her company is trying to cheat people out of their money and she is immoral enough to go along with it. After giving her my tracking number for the rebate she told me that the date on my rebate was invalid. I asked her what a valid date would have been, and she said she didn't have that information (Which I find hard to believe, since it is listed on Amazon as being 12/31/05.)So now that I feel like she is more than likely lying to me, I decided it was time to point out that there were a number of other people on Amazon that were having this /EXACT/ same problem, and that these people have written negative reviews on the site about it. AMAZINGLY her tone changed immediatly. The next words out of her mouth were "I have corrected the problem and your rebate has gone through." Strange how that works.The CD case is fine. I haven't had any problems with it, and I have it fully(over)-loaded, but someone with Amazon needs to take a look at the rebate company's practices. They seem /VERY/ shady to me, and it reflects poorly on Amazon that they allow businesses with these kinds of poor practices to sell things on their site.
Did anybody else have the same problem?Is it because of the map that was downloaded?I tried contacting amazon and garmin but I got no answer back.The manual says there should be about 12 icons on the find menu, but I have only 5: waypoints, geocache, cities, exits and recent find. Therefore, I can't just type the address of my destination.Could anybody help?Thanks
Just bought some film a few weeks ago & just tried to shoot some images today. Every image except one did not develop properly in the pack, the emulsion was dried up already. The expiration date said 5/09, which means it shouldn't have dried up so quickly unless they were not properly stored. I bought a lot of film too, I'm afraid the other packs will be just as bad. :( I haven't had problems like this in the past with polaroids I've bought (I love polaroids), so I'm thinking these weren't cared for or refrigerated.
I received the Palm Z22 as a gift and was very excited to end my use of pocket calendars and slips of paper. I spent several hours entering in all of my contacts and inserting lists of things I wanted at my fingertips. I thought the time investment would be well worth the organizational payoff. You can imagine my disapointment when after only one week of Palm Z22 ownership my unit died. It would not even power on (yes I plugged it in to make sure the battery wasn't dead). I think I will look into getting a Blackberry instead.
Just bought this unit tonight (Wal*Mart) and was quite excited by the idea I could listen to my MP3 collection and Internet Radio anywhere I could plug this in! Nice looking unit, too!Got it home and ended up configuring it manually because it wouldn't use DHCP to grab IP settings, wired or wireless.It worked OK on a wired connection. The User Interface is difficult to navigate (at best). Finding a song by browsing is very difficult; if you try to go back one menu level, it takes you all the way back to the root level.On wireless, it refused to play even one song all the way through without skipping. I thought maybe the signal wasn't great but I was only about ten (10!) feet from my wireless router. I put my laptop (with 802.11b) next to the Linksys and played the same song through both. My cheapo laptop wireless card did better than this $110 unit!I am not only not impressed, I'm disappointed and discouraged. This is the first birthday present I've had to take back for good.Sorry, Linksys, but I have to give you some advice: Make the unit a little better and you'll have me as a customer. I've been in I.T. for eight years now and I'm quite well aware of how easy it would be to fix these issues.Len
Save yourself the headache and skip this product. I love GE products, but we have now had 3 of these GE under-the-counter radios/CD players and every single one is defective. The CD player is the worst ever. If you are lucky, it starts to play. Eventually, it starts messing with the sound with the oh so wonderful fade/in-fade/out skipping noises reminescent of your old 45's with scratches. The forward feature on the CD player is even more cantankerous & usually stops the CD from working at all. Finally, usually mid-way through the CD, it just stops advancing tracks. The reception on the radio is beyond awful. All three of the models I purchased had the same inherent flaws. Save yourself from having to mail this back & from drilling holes in your kitchen cabinets. Buy another brand.
got this and wont work in my camera..... but did work for another product.... it was a good price
But the customer support was very good. My money was returned as promised, but it did cost me a week of my time.
I've been mostly ok with this laptop until recently, but there are a few problems that I must mention:1) The battery life is horrible. When you unplug it, it may tell you that it's going to last two hours, but even new, the battery only lasts about 20 minutes of just websurfing (if you are watching a DVD or anything like that, you'll be lucky to get much more than 5 minutes from the battery.)2) It gets too hot. I've found that different programs cause it to heat differently. I tried running Seti@Home on this laptop, but that caused my lap to almost get burned. You have to be very careful with that. Also, the rubber feet on the bottom of the laptop have come off because the heat of the CPU melts the glue on the bottom. This has made a mess of the various tables I've put it on, as well as some pants when I've used it on my lap.3) The sleep functions don't work right. Every other laptop I've used has had a function to make the laptop shut down or go to sleep automatically when the battery gets too low. This laptop doesn't appear to have this. When it feels like it, it will just shut down with no warning. This has happened at random times when I don't have it plugged into the power.4) The drivers stink. There are various problems related to Windows hotfixes and some of the specific hardware drivers. I forget which one but there was a hotfix for XP that conflicted with the mousepad driver and caused the laptop to freeze up. As far as I know, Sony never fixed the driver so I've left the patch off.I doubt I'll ever buy a Sony laptop again, but it's not the worst I've used. I'll probably buy an IBM Thinkpad next time, because they are the best laptops you can buy.
if you're looking for studio headphones or any headphones to listen to metal music to, stay away. these are probably the worst headphones i have ever used. they're fine for listening to podcasts or youtube videos but completely useless when listening to music. do i regret this purchaseyes,I do
Absolutely no support is provided with this backup drive. Specs are terrific, but you'll waste a day getting it to work, even if you're a professional like me.1. No drivers are provided, and nothing in the package tells you you need one. When you discover it doesn't work you might eventually find the tiny print on the tiny quick-start guide that gives you the Sony website where all the drivers are (it's a nonexistent site, so you'll have to figure out what the right one is), and then figure out how to download and install the proper driver for your OS (I'm WinXP).2. Then you'll have to get compatible backup software. I discovered that the Sony hardware compression doesn't work with my current backup software, so I get only 80 GB on an AIT-2 tape instead of the full 208 that I'd get if compression worked. That's an extra $100 every time I backup my system.3. It comes packaged with a Symantec BackupExec CD, but guess what: you can't get that to work without "activating" it, and the Symantec activation site doesn't work -- after being forced to enter 20 items of intrusive personal information I get the "try again later" message from the ever-incompetent Symantec folks.4. I waited 20 minutes to talk to a Sony guy, who promised to give me an activation key in three days when the engineer returns.I'm returning the drive to Amazon as defective, and suggest you avoid it until Sony goes back to making decent products.
I wish I was writing a glowing review... I am not. There is a durability issue other wise the warranty would be longer then 90 days. Mine like others suffered permanent failure after about 6 months. The power button no longer functions - very weak plastic and poor design. It did pull in most stations but the antenna reception wasn't the greatest, I had to move the radio around frequently to get a clearer signal. It looks like the designers were more worried about how many features they could advertise vs the actual quality... not recommended.
We've had this printer at work for about a year. We have it hooked up to one computer, and shared over the network. Almost daily, I have to reboot the computer it's hooked up to make the printer work again. I've tried connecting with both the parallel cable, and the USB cable. I've hooked it up to an XP computer, and now more recently to a server running Windows Server 2003 Small Business Edition. Same problem. When it does print, the quality and speed are good, but what good is a printer that doesn't print half the time, and ties up my time working on it when I could be working on real projects? By now, the lost labor of working on this printer would have easily been offset by buying a better printer to begin with. I'll be very wary before buying another Minolta printer.
A relative bought a Lexmark X8350 at Best Buy at a significant discount and was pretty excited about it. When I went to set it up, I was impressed with how well thought out the instructions were. Basically, you get the printer assembled and powered up and print out a test page before you make the computer connection and software installation. It's at that point that the fun started!!It turns out (confirmed in a phone call to Lexmark support) that the software will only install if your computer's internal hard drive is the C: drive. Thus, if your computer's hard drive is something else (D: or E: drive, for example), it won't work. I'd never heard of this before, but their software only looks for the C: drive and if it doesn't find it, it'll give you a warning that there's no space on your computer for installation. The support guy said my only alternative was to change the name of the hard drive to C: drive, which my normal tech support guy said (in a separate phone call) was actually a pretty big deal involving reinstalling Windows. No thanks! So, it was back to BB to exchange the Lexmark for an Epson CX7800, which installed w/o any problems. There's no warning of this requirement on the box, in the installation instructions, or the help file of the installation process. We were kind of sad about returning the Lexmark, because it looked sharp and had the features that would have made it a very useful printer.
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.
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.
Started out great. Easy setup, great connectivity. Recommended it to a client.Mine died. Tech Support was a joke and won't respond to my email requests. Router will not respond to the config IP address. I HAVE done this before. Router client bought is DOA.After 8 months the three year warranty is useless. With one dying in service and one DOA, I bought a Linksys and it is a dream. PLUS it is even easier to install than the Netgear. Longevity for the Linksys will be determined, but the Netgear score is a big fat zero. I don't have time to argue with a tech support technician half way around the world when it is CLEARLY a hardware problem that they don't want to acknowledge. All I want is a router that works. Two netgear routers are trash. Maybe you will get a good one, but both a V1 and V5 have failed me. Good luck, but better yet learn from my misfortune.
This item is functional, barely. It's OK for use with a lightweight camera and standard lens in horizontal position only. With a longer lens and/or vertical position this plastic unit feels underbuilt with a sagging problem in the vertical position. Spend a few bucks and get an all-metal Bogen product, you'll be happier.
I received this as a gift. No investment except for the SD card. I'm not pleased. It took 3 battery changes in an hour (117 shots). In perfect lighting conditions at the beach with a cliff view around 10 AM maybe 10 shots were keepers. The keepers were the ones with subjects furthest away. Tried some actions shots of gliding seagulls. Good luck getting timing down. Shutter delay is slow. You'd be better off with a comparable priced 5 mp digital camera and cropping ambient items in a shot to get a better close up keeper. Every shot at 100 ft or less was weak. Even as binoculars, it is hard to get excited about this item. The third eye used by the camera doesn't seem to see what you see with the binoculars. Note: when batteries get low, the LCD goes black but you can still squeeze off another 20 shots. I waited until I got to my computer to really analyze the quality. Great concept, poor on delivering on expectations. Why two stars? It a generosity rating based on the novelty of being able to capture shots with binoculars. Don't bother if you are on the 50 yard line, row 10. Every close up was blurry. You need to be in nose-bleed section to get reasonably decent shots. Oh and if you have any shadows - fugedaboutit. This item needs bright light to provide any chance of a fair photo.
This camera is tempermental as all heck! Have had good and bad shots, more bad than good! Pic after pic is blurry and now I have a "card error" message that won't go away even after purchasing a new memory card! Anyone know how to troubleshoot?
I bougth a MC3 on April, and discover that it got a 2-3mm black line on the LCD of the camera!!I ask the kodak why, but they said it's normal, there is a bug when they design but they think the mc3 can still function so they consider the black line as normal!!!I really very disappointed about the MC3!!Think before you buy!!!
I got the itrip 3 weeks ago and still dont now how to use it,the cd that comes with it dosent explain how to use it.
Pros: A lot of pictures turn out well, and its fun to make the little videos, especially when you can't afford a video camera, (or a new still camera, either, should this one wear out!) I put 'Amaryllis' in the gallery. Around 6-10 feet distance is safest. Cloud pictures: not bad.Cons:First of all, the pictures - sometimes you can't tell if they're actually going to be in focus, and the red warning light doesn't always act logically from one moment to the next.Second - the body: battery door is hanging by a thread.Third - there's a little click-wheel to turn it on and choose your "mode". I don't know who is dainty enough not to feel clumsy using this delicate little thing, and it often clicks past the slot you wanted to stop at, if you go too fast. No other way to do off-on, to use for USB transfers, or picture review.The body has always reminded me of the light snap-off grey plastic material for making toy model battleships, (from the 50's, maybe later too).I've not written a review before, but tonight I had to - I was dismayed to see that the screw-on tripod attachment was holding the battery in. Now its either that or duct tape.
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.
Out of the box this thing was a monster to use. The literature supplied was so minimal that it made it even more confusing to use. There was only a leaflet that told you to just plug in the drive and follow the directions. No explanation as to how it was saving or what to do if you had a problem ( except call their customer service ). The software installed on the drive was always showing that it was backing up, when in fact it was not. A quick check to the file it "saved" would show that it was an empty file.I tried to install another backup software package on the drive; a longshot that didn't work either. Finally I just tried dragging and dropping my files onto the drive. That worked for a bit, but today the drive tells me that it is corrupt. Hopefully I can recover all those videos and photos. A lot of money for an albatross. Don't buy this product!!!
I recently purchased the GBP301 because of information on IOGEAR's website that this print adapter would work on "any windows machine" or "any Bluetooth enabled device"; however, nothing could be further from the truth.If you are using pre-dos equipment then maybe this adapter will work for you. However, any computer that has built in Bluetooth or is using Microsoft software as their Bluetooth monitor then you can forget about this product working. Even though IOGEAR claims it will work it does not.I tried using two laptops on a G4 PowerBook and a Tecra M4 Tablet. Unfortunately both have Bluetooth built in and I could not get the adapter to print.If you are using an external USB bluetooth adapter with Broadcom software then maybe it will work. It just did not work for me and now I am stuck with a new shinny door stopper.
If you are looking for a digital camera that work well. Than this is not one that you are looking for. The product might be cool and portable. But please do not buy it! When I might 2 days ago it was $30 but it was on sale for $20. So I bought it and I almost open it. But if I open it I won't be able to return it. So I went to see some reviews on the net. And found out it was a stinking digital camera! So be like me and don't buy it! Unless you can get it for free. Aim me at Animeprincessx2 if u have questions!
I was very pleased with this device at first, using it as a switch between my XBox 360 and PS3. Then the audio started cutting out during DVD/Blu-Ray playback on the PS3. Tried switching to a different port and the whole thing stopped working for both the XBox and PS3. Seems like a cheaply made product with little quality control. It's a shame because this looks like the only option, other than the 'cables to go' version, which appears to be an identical model but with a different label. Oh well, back to manually swapping cables until I can afford to upgrade my receiver.
Bad product. It was supposed to give happines to my daugther and only provided tears... It worked perfectly by about two days.. after that... only to see the pretty design... Don't buy it by any reason. It's my suggestion.
I've been running with headphones for more than 20 years. Sony used to make great sport headphones but not anymore. These are a total waste of money. First, the cord is way too long so I have to wrap it around my wrist. Second, the headband isn't adjustable and since it's made for a bigger head than mine it doesn't stay put. Third, the earpiece is too big and doesn't stay in my ears. Sony made a great little sport headphone years ago. I don't know why they didn't just stick with it.
Be careful what you buy from Belkin! I purchased this router and never got it to work. While on the phone with Belkin customer service, I was asked two different times if I was sure I had Version 7000 (as indicated on the bottom). I confirmed that I did, and she finally told me to just return it and get a different one. I bought a Netgear router and it's working just fine.
I will never again buy any Audiovox products. They make poor quality disposable products. Is is a shame that GE put repair of RCA (Excellent products) under the care of Audiovox, because Audiovox looks for reasons not to repair the products. After speaking to nine prople within their "pass him on" system, I got the impression that it was not the attitude of the people I talked to, it was the attitude of Audiovox. They sell over priced products and when the break, which they always do, they do not stand behind the repairs. So expect this product to last the life of the warrenty, then it will turn to junk and you will be stuck with it. So let the buyer beware of any Audiovox product.
I could not use the software that came with the handicam and I tried five other programs and none of them could access the cams video or controls - It may be possible to link PC and handicam but I don't have a degree in science fiction. If you're going to edit and make movies on your PC keep looking. This one is only for propeller heads.
If you think that the $200 more for getting this lens in a Body+Lens kit package over a body only is worth it - you might be right. But paying anymore for this lens on it's own merit is a waste money! Mechanically this lens works decently, if you discount the zoom drift when the lens is pointed down. It has a poor feel. The images are inferior to other EF lenses in the same price tier. AC is poor, every focal length seems to have an issue: blur at 135mm, pincushion at about 55mm and up, vignetting apparent at low focals. It gets 2 stars just because it works.
This system does not work with 5th generation 30GB ipods either.I contacted the company about my problems (the video only showed in black and white) and was told this is "an Apple" issue not theirs. But NO where on the box on on this description does it say not compatible with 5th generation 30GB ipods.BEWARE!
Sure this seems like a great product, but after a month of hour long costumer service phone waits (by the way their costumer service stinks) and downloading millions of different components my Iriver still doesn't work. Conceptually a great product, but I'm going to stick with my Ipod and Itunes since they actually function.
This switch simply does not work. It fails to recognize my connected devices. I'm running a PS3, XBOX 360, and Direct TV DVR into a Panasonic Veria Plasma.
I Had one of these, and after a year or so the LCD display when black, FOREVER. They want $180 to repair it when the FLEA MARKET sells better ones for half the price. Oh and the image quality was a couple of decades behind, PIXELLATION BELONGS IN THE 80's!!!!
... 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.
I bought this product after I moved to a bigger place and needed a Access Point to widen the signal range. After setting it up, I realized there were a few things I wasn't aware.1. The device must be physically connected to your existing router (so it's not totally 'wireless') to be used as Access Point.2. If you want the device to be completely wireless, it needs to be configured as Wireless Repeater.3. To use it as Wireless Repeater the model of the existing router you have must be WRT54G. (not WRT54GC, WRT54G2, WRT54GS, etc.)After spending hours on chatting with Linksys support (apparently she wasn't even aware some of these restrictions) we found out this device won't work with my router so I decided to return it.
We're having a devil of a time calibrating this device. I bought this for my partner, who doesn't fit well into Nike shoes, so he's continuing to use his favorite running shoes. He has the Marware sport suit for the sensor, which came highly recommended. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to get the calibration to work at all. Apparently, judging from all of the other messages from users, this is a known problem -- whether or not you're using the sport kit with a pair of Nike shoes.I think this is very much a beta product. Great idea, but just too buggy in its first version.
APC no longer supports this product. The connector on ours went bad, and below is the response I received.Thank you for contacting APC's email support on 04/24/2009 01:13 PM. I would be happy to assist you.Tim, I am afraid to say that APC has phased out the UPA9 and its accessories. So you can not purchase them in future from APC.If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by responding to this incident. It would be my pleasure to ensure that your issue is quickly resolved!Solutions to most common customer problems can be found in our APC Knowledge Base which can be found at:http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?ISOCountryCode=usThank you for choosing APC!
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.
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.
After 18 months of use, the hard drive died. Everything lost, and it didn't come with any recovery discs. I am now purchasing some through SONY. Once it's back up and running (after I have to buy the discs AND a new hard drive), it will be used as an extra computer just to go online... this is my second VAIO in 5 years. The first one's hard drive died after a couple years, too.When it WAS working, however, I loved it... so, if you are one who is absolutely diligent about backing up everything, and you have all of your software discs saved in a safe and accessible place, AND you don't mind the occasional expense of a new hard drive and you have time to spare to get it back up and running... then, I say, "go for it!" ;)Personally, I will not be turning to SONY for my computer needs anymore. :) Video stuff is sure strong, tho!
I have had a hard time finding a laptop sleeve to fit my 17" laptop (custom manufacturer). I read the reviews, and took the measurements of my laptop and compared it to the dimensions listed carefully, but it still didn't fit. Too bad, because I love the way it looks!
I ordered this for xmas, thought it would make a nice stocking stuffer. Well, i wanted to upload some favorite pics into it, before putting in the stocking & it won't even work on my laptop (I'm running Windows 7) The thing doesn't even show up as being plugged in, there's no software to use because it's supposed to be installed in the keychain but that won't even run when plugged in at all.Total waste of money. Beware before buying this, when people say it doesn't work, they aren't wrong. It doesn't work at all.
This product is a poor quality cable and I do not recommend it to anyone.To sum it up totally false advertising.
In short, cheap but not really good enough to overcome design limitations.pros:cheap. funny monster on display. separate volume buttons. sd expansion slot.cons:no usb access. needs media player to transfer files. orders songs by mp3 tags. hard to navigate songs. display turns off after a few minutes so can't be read without pressing a button.
This is the fifth printer I've purchased, and the worst by far. While the print quality is good, the Canon software needs serious work. Supposedly, and according to Canon, the application should control the paper size and orientation (a no-brainer in my book), but I've had problems printing even from something like WordPerfect. Instead, you have to set up the printer properties with what type and size and media orientation you're trying to print. Every time you change media, you get to do that all over again. And, heaven forbid, you don't also adjust the paper thickness guide for the thickness of your media, you'll have to clear an error message for that... Then there's the delightful dialog box which pops up in the middle of your screen telling you you're printing. DUH. You'll need to minimize or close it in order to keep working. And if you run out of paper, you'll get it again, even though the printer will also flash an error message... After less than 48 hours, I'm tired of throwing away paper goods, tired of having to do so much work for so little... If you want to do virtually any editing, even sizing, you'll need to look to other software. I could have been much happier with something much less expensive, too--I don't see the price justification. I've made a terrible, terrible mistake...
I bought this last Christmas for my teenaged daughter. We both loved it, it took great pictures, was easy to operate, though pretty bulky/heavy compared some other point & shoot digital cameras. The battery life was good, all in all, we were pleased.Until it just stopped working 3 weeks ago. We bought a new battery, thinking that was the problem, but that didn't help. So I started looking online and found this is a very common problem with this camera, after about 1 year, it just stops working (just as the warranty ended) and the repairs are very expensive. So we basically bought an expensive disposable camera. Very disappointed. Her replacement camera is a Nikon Coolpix.
I TRIED THIS WITH TWO PRETEC MODEMS AND TECK SUPPORTS FROM CASIO AND PRETEC AND IT WASN'T RECOGNIZED. I'M GOING TO TRY THE CASIO MODEM
Not a good product, I lost the cap, believing in this product and this cap costed 23$ to me. I have Canon Pro1 and the cap can be ordered only from Canon
I've owned this printer for about a year and a half. It was a great performer for light to average home use but has one major flaw. The available ink cartridges only have 5ml of ink which barely last a month even with light use.After going through my last two ink cartridges this fall, I decided it was a better investment to buy a new MFP. I paid $79 for a new Canon MP470 which included 16ml ink cartridges (and has high capacity cartridges available when it is time for a refill). It would have cost me almost $50 for two 5ml black and one 5ml color cartridge for the HP. For $30 more, I got the equivalent of 1 extra black cartridge, 2 extra color cartridges and a free printer to go with it.I understand HPs motivation but 5ml cartridges is just an insult. If I was aware of this when I was buying the printer, I would not have done it. BEWARE!
The monitor privacy screen filter is not doing the job we had hoped it would do. It does not give the screen the privacy we thought it would and it is fairly expensive for what it is.
Shuffle 1 GB and sleek design got it.itunes is absolutetly the worst thing ever. they keep telling me to upgrade and it never does what i want. Do you want to load a CD. No. Then it does anyway. Puts tracks in the wrong order. Impossible to manage. It actually got erased from my comp and when reinstalled itunes and loaded the shuffle into the USB it tells me I have to seek it with the current library, which is empty and everything gets erased.i got the shuffle for free but will never buy an apple product ever, let the rest of the lemmings look cool jumping off a bridge i'm sticking to my cell mp3.
I was very disappointed with this product.I read the previous reviews, and for the most part they were very positive.CNet gave them a very high rating as well.I must echo some of the complaints already listed.I am a musician of over 20 years, so I think I have a pretty good ear.First off, my biggest complaint is one that another person stated.The cable makes so much noise, it makes the headphones almost unsuable.The supplied ear adapters form a tight seal. They make the cable act as a stethoscope.Any movement of the cord creates a loud rustling sound.I could hear the sound of my own breathing.I did try some of the other ear adapters. As many had stated, the foam were proabbly the best of the bunch.These earphones are definitely better at imaging and detail than the supplied iPod headphones.I know there has been some debate, but I must admit, they are sub-par in the lower frequencies.Some had said the bass is more 'realistic' or 'natural'. I have to disagree.These earphones do emphasize higher frequencies.As far as rejecting outside noise, they do a very good job.Unfortuantely, because of the rustling mentioned before, they produce their own noise.It is very distracting, and annoying. I would not recommend this product.
Please read and re-read another the review that has the title of:"Don't buy this for the WiFi!" - this review hits the nail on the head. I have been a palm user since 1996, starting with the Palm Pilot Professional model. I have owned the Tungsten C for over a year and a half, and when I updated the firmware (update 3), wifi became completely useless. I've tried to contact palm, but this has gone no where (I was on hold for over 20 minutes before they hung up on me). I am never buying a Palm one device again. There have been many reports of this problem (wifi connection problem that occurs due to firmware update in conjunction with a hardware issue), but Palm One has done nothing - absolutley nothing. They haven't acknowldeged the problem, and they haven't done any sort of customer support service to fix this issue.Do yourself a favor and avoid this expensive device. There is no one that stands behind it. Something like the Sharp Zaurus would be a much better choice. There are also plenty of Windows CE devices that would fit the bill.
I wanted something to improve the 2 bars of my Dlink DIR655 router.This certainly was not it. It took my bars down to 0 to 1 and at times-NONE-. You cant move it far, as the cable is only 3 feet. Maybe it worksfor some people in certain circumstances, but not for me. I returned it.
I spent over $50.00 for a 512MB SD card for this camera, and it doesn't work! Tried several SD cards, and the camera will not work with them. It WILL work with an MMC card, however. Have emailed Casio 4 times and have not received a reply. I'm sending the camera back to them, and I'll go find a camera that actually works like they say it's supposed to!
Product should have been devilered by September 29, 2009. Still have not received order as of October 27.
I hate to write this review because I once thought Netgear was a better-than-average network hardware manufacturer, but I have been completely disappointed with this router. I have had a home network for 5 years now and have used several routers. When I decided to add wireless I chose Netgear because I have had good Netgear hardware in the past. When I first installed the router I was surprised at how poor the range was. Now that it has quit working after 6 weeks, I feel that I should post a warning. I called Netgear's technical support and found out that they have put a number of obstacles in the path of anyone seeking warranty service. I have decide not to through the trouble of returning the router - I don't want another one. I am planning to replace it with a Motorola router.
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.
I bought this printer at 2:00pm today. At 11:30pm, I've finally given up. I've spent many hours of repeated trials on my own with a faulty disk with unreadable files. Then I spent more hours downloading the very large files from the HP website (well maybe the first download was corrupted? the second? try the basics file instead of the full file? &lt;sigh> nothing works). Then I spent more hours on several calls to customer support in India, and endured repeated attempts by those same customer suppport personnel to sell me other, unrelated programs from HP, interspersed among the steps of incredibly convoluted and grueling multiple attempts to get this nightmare programming to run - all of which were failures. Finally they decided to send me a new disk, which will take a week to get to me while the time on my warranty ticks away and the hardware gathers dust. No wonder the store I bought this unit at is selling them at a discount. Still not worth it though. I'd rather pay more for something that actually works!Meanwhile, while poking through the older HP drivers that came with the Windows XP I found that some of the older OfficeJet drivers could produce a black-and-white test page with this printer - an exceedingly disappointing achievement, but after today's torture I guess any scrap of success is worth noting.As for the machine itself, well I haven't really been able to do much with it, and don't see any reason to try now since (1) the primary functions for which I wanted the unit seem to be impossible to achieve, and (2) I'm just too exhausted to consider it.If the replacement disk gets here within the next two days, I'll try it. Otherwise this unit will go back to the retailer.Altogether, I just wish I could bill HP for the incredible waste of my time this thing has been.
When I bought this windshield mount with my radar, I thought I needed it...but my radar detector came with the mount I need and that one is much better than this one that was supposed to be a deluxe version. I'd return it if it didn't cost me more to ship back than I'd get back in my return.
Beware buying this product from the vendor "Citi Electronics." They shipped me generic no-name brand cables, instead of the unique Cables-To-Go snagless custom boots. The "generics" are like typical Ethernet cables with the thick molded boot that fully encapsulates the plastic tab used to unlock the cable from a jack. I've found trying to press on this thick "thumb bump" boot to push on the tab difficult to use and sometimes I have to pull the boot back in order to press directly on the tab to properly disengage it. It seems these generic boots are just too large and may actually be pressed up against the jack housing causing tension on the jack and making disengagement harder (hence my need to peel back the boot or forcibly push the cable further into the jack to unload the tension on the tab).Which is why I now use the Cables-To-Go snagless versions as it uses a light and small vinyl flap that rests on the plastic locking tab to aid in disengaging yet allows easy unobstructed view and access to this tab to ensure you are properly disengaging it without adding any stress or tension to the connection.
I have had this laptop a little over a year. About three weeks after my warranty ran out, my wireless stopped working. After contacting HP support with no success I received an email from them offering free repair since there is a known problem with this model. Do some googling and you will find forums full of the exact same problem replicated in user after user. Buyer beware.
Not just this unit but ALL MP3/iPOD FM transmitters stink when it comes to sound quality.You are MUCH better off buying a tape cassette adapter if you don't have an AUX-IN port. If you don't have an AUX-IN or a cassette player on your radio, splurge and upgrade your radio to one that does, there are many of them out now and they cost like $99 to $199 rangeKenwood KDC-MP5032 AAC/WMA/MP3/CD Receiver with External Media Controland come with install kit free or pay another $45 to have it professionally installed) if you get a $99 unit and pay a box store $45 to install it would be under $150'ish total and you will get superior sound from your iPOD and some cool new features like usb port for thumb drive with mp3 music &/or CD-R MP3, WMA, AAC file playable. Some even have iPOD hookups so you can control the iPOD from the radio head unit.If you don't want to replace your radio, or if you can't like some integrated GPS/Back-up camera/Radio units some cars have, then buy a Radio FM Modulator, like the one XM radio sells or any other,Delphi SA10003 SkyFi XM Satellite Radio FM Modulatordo a search on FM Modulator for a list of them.This does transmit over FM, BUT what this does is go in between your Antenna and radio and has an input, usually a female headphone jack, where you plug your AUX in (XM Radio, iPOD, MP3 Player etc) and it is usually set to a FM freq. When you turn it on it blocks that FM freq from the antenna coming in and replaces the source for that FM Freq with your input. This is great for places like where I live, NYC, where I can go 100 miles in any direction and EVERY FM FREQ is broadcasting and used. No open freq that are clear, some don't broadcast on a freq but so many stations in Metro area that they bleed over to other freq because they broadcast with such high Watts here in NYC area.FM Modulator sound quality is not as good as Cassette adapter or AUX port, but its better and consistent. I have traveled over the east coast and had my original FM Transmitter for my iPOD and I hated when I had to re tune the thing to a free freq (if you could find one) while doing 65mph on a Highway, to hear my music. Really didn't care to hear the local college radio playing the new Hip Hop song and having it play over my Pink Floyd or Joe Satriani tunes.
Nothing has worked right and I have given Canon ample time to correct the problem. Dirt and smudges under the glass, horrible twain driver (EPSON's much better), bad color mangement and no real support from Canon. I usually love my Canon products, but stay away (far away) from this one. I think I just got a bad unit, but also think that I am just goin' to be stuck with it forever.
Sure, if you use the general definition of studio monitors then you can call these studio headphone monitors. A baby monitor, monitor sounds too. But being able to accurately monitor a mix and make sound decisions is not something this will be able to help you with.A weird things happens when you place these in your ears. A wind tunnel feeling traps the sounds and splits them apart in weird places. The bass sounds like its coming from behind you and the mids are surrond and too loud. Or I'm not sure what the problem was but some sounds sounded farther away.I didn't want to hassle with a return so I started to get used to them but my ears started feel like there was trapped air after just limited use. So I'm returning these just so my ability to hear quality sounds doesn't fade.Pros:Cheap $Has some clarityHas dedicated volume knobs per earcomfort wasn't an issueCons:very low. needs a volume boostweird sound split effectweird bassfeels like they would break easilyUpdate: In less 45 days, these headphones are no longer functioning properly. They have never fallen to the ground or left my desk and already the left side stopped working and the volume knobs have fallen off. I'm moving from 2 to 1 star.
WARNING DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!! this wire is so bad and delicate will break as soon as you take it out of the package this is the first review i ever wrote in my life i just had to write this-- the product is so bad the company should b sued for making it
Right out of the box, the left channel doesn't work. I return and got reimburse with no problem. I didn't bother to exchange it. I bought instead the Pioneer HDJ-1000 for $129.00 at a different vendor. Excellent sound clarity with powerful bass!
I was always a big fan of the Maxell CD-R Pros - as one of the old reviews stated, they were just repackaged Taiyo Yudens. This is no longer the case. I've already had 6 coasters out of this pack, and I'm not even through all 25 of them yet! I NEVER had a single one of these fail to burn before this pack. Now they're just junk like most of the other CD-Rs on the market.
Have owned for about 2 years. Worked OK for a while. First thing was the rubber band glued to unit started to peel off. Sticky stuff all over, apparently a common problem Garmin knows about and has no solution. Unit gets flaky when zooming in and out, zooms in when zooming out and vice versa. Regularly back up my marks to my PC. During my last attempt the software decided to update. 2 years worth of saved marks and way points gone from device and computer, computer no longer recognizes device. Put original software on different computer still won't recognize. Seems like a premium price for a sub par product.
I think this will eventually be a nice product. But, it is not intuitive and very difficult to learn how to use. The manual and other instructions are close to awful. Their are no instructions on how to geocache, just downloadable cache cordinates.BTW I may not be a techno-geek, but I also am not a techno-dummy (I have a real PhD). This is not a user-friendly product to learn how to use.Be advised (like I was): You'll need to buy maps and a memory chip.
I was pleased with the PDA as it &quot;was&quot; my very first. I accidentally dropped the thing on the ground and it cracked in 3 places on the screen, making the unit unusable (unless you want to scroll through all your data with the buttons!). Are all PDA screens this sensitive?Also, I noticed that the battery life was extremely short. I didn't even use it regularly and it seemed like I was changing the batteries every 1-2 months.
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 have a collection of over 1500 disks so I have bought many cd/dvd cases over the years and this brand is the worst quality on any that I have purchased. I would avoid this brand.[...]
Not a good printer. It boasts high speeds, but at high speeds the print is shadowed and very hard to read. I sent this one back and got a Canon MP600 and am very happy with it.
I just bought one of these at a local electronics store. I can't say for the device (since it hasn't worked, yet), but the software is trash. If you get one you should know that you will:a) have to register it with the manufacturer with unique ID codes and your email before it will run. (before that, it will just crash anytime you try to send data to the device. But, SURPRISE, once you register it, it works perfectly! Or, at least, it starts working at all...)b) pay them a monthly fee to use the software. You are allowed a free mode, disabling several features, including storing data on CD's, but to use the rest of the features, you have to pay a monthly [fee]...P>Just keep these things in mind, when you're considering the low upfront price of this device.
I am a professional computer technician. Repairing computers is my livlihood. My first 4 GB Gigabank was a Christmas gift in 2004. Within 4 months it failed. It would get very hot during data transfers. I/O Magic replaced it. I am very careful to protect my Flash Drives from potentially damaging environments. No one has access to them besides myself and they always stay on my person when not in use. The 2nd unit failed in about the same amount of time. It was also replaced by I/O Magic. When the 3rd unit failed in a couple of months and having been used just 4 times, I called I/O Magic and talked to a rep to detail my uses and to ask if this is a common problem. I told them that all of the units would get very hot. They said they have not had problems with these units and that they were going to replace the unit with the new 6 GB unit because of all the problems that I'd had, but they would not replace it if it failed. I have not even opened the blister pack that it came packaged in, since I'm reluctant to take the chance of losing data as I did with the previous units.
Its my findings that have led me to this review. If you should have the good fortune to get through you warranty period with your product&gt; Then watch out, here is when the printer will cost you. If you have a question regarding your product from EPSON, it will cost you $9.95 a pop for a question. Even if it is only (HOW DO I CHANGE MY INK CARTRIDGE ). Their corporate guidelines mandate that they charge you ten bucks to answer that question. Or any question if your product is out of warranty.For this I wish I had never bought my printer from them. Along with tiresome calibration sequences that the thing goes through every time that you turn the thing on, even if it was earlier the same day. My printer does not seem to user friendly, and I feel hassled every time that I go to use it.
The case seemed to work ok once I figured out how to open and close it properly, but the latch broke after not much use. (To open, you have to slide the top forward--shear it--before opening it like a book.) The case is bulky, so I didn't use it unless I needed the extra protection. I do not recommend this product.
I've been using this card with my IBM T30. It works fine, but it is easily disconnected, and many times doesn't catch the signal where other laptops connecting very well... Quite irritating..
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.
My first Palm, Palm V, lasted 6 yrs before the screen crapped out...thought 6 yrs was great! And I developed a dependence on my Palm...if I had to choose between a cellphone & PDA, I'd pick the PDA, as it is my life.I then got a refurbished Tungsten which crapped out a week out of warranty. (Sorry Charlie)I then purchased this Palm Zire & after 2 yrs of decent use, the screen is unresponsive (even after following their suggestions on Tech Support). While the product served my needs, I have the expectation that I shouldn't have to constantly shell out money for a new one.I'm not sure what I will do next. Palm has certainly lost my confidence.As others have said, Buyer Beware.
I ordered a 9 ND filter but a 3 was sent instead. I did not want to hastle with a return so I will use what was sent but it does impact my rating to two stars.
This remote works well in front of the camera, if you're working with a subject. However, If you want to use it BEHIND the camera, forget it. The product description "forgot" to mention that fact. This product is not a replacement for a cable remote, but can be used as a companion in certain circumstances.
rip-off, the seller does not stand beyond their merchandise. Do not trust this seller.they take your money and send you wrong merchandise which would be useless to you and not accept responsibility to fully refund your money. I would not buy anything from this seller.
Normally I have had great success with ordering products through amazon.com. My good luck has run out with the ordering from Barnett's Online.I can't fault their initial customer service response. They did try. The first refurbished cartridge arrived promptly. Problem was that it did not work. I mailed it back as instructed. They sent me a second refurbished cartridge. That did not work either. They promised a third cartridge and a full refund. The third cartridge never came and to date neither has the refund. I know the problem is not with my printer since I am still using my old cartridge even though it's very low on ink. I will have to find another vendor and hope for the best.
FUJI FILM HAS EXTEREMLY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEIR CAMERAS ARE ONLY BUILT TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY.I've had 3 Fuji camera now because they keep breaking. The last time my camera broke was a month past the warranty expiration date. Out of frustration, I wrote a letter to Fuji and the store I bought my camera at to complain and I didn't get any response from Fuji... I know they got the letter, because I got a response from the store that I purchased it from and they agreed to pay for the repairs.And, I'm not the only one, unfortunately you don't hear about this stuff until AFTER it already happened.
Just got this cam in the mail yesterday. Setup is pretty painless but the included software is strange. I was not aware that this camera wouldn't work pointed out a window. I tried for 3 hours to fix the crazy light balancing thing. It was even a typical overcast rainy day here in Portland and the cam picture was completely white from too much brightness; strange! The video quality is average. You'd expect it to be a little better for $200. Save yourself some money and use www.dyndns.org instead of Linksys' SoloLink solution. Works like a champ!
My CK-3100 lasted for 14 months before the brain module went out. The unit will not shut off and remains on with the ignition shut off. The face plate reads Good Bye and will not reset. I have discovered that I am not the only one with this problem. I have tried to contact the company twice. I have received case numbers each time. Still no reply to my requests. I am very disappointed with their support.
Good quality but this lens hood does not fit my 18-135mm.End up I have to return this unit. No problem in returning.
i got one of these a while ago and i lovedit at first but then after i had it for about a week the screen went black and i can't use it anymore.
I have been using this with my nano for about 4 months now. I was a serious triathlete, who hasn't been exercising for a while and bought this to kick start me into a regular exercise regimen. This package consists of a small (smaller than the new shuffle) plastic piece which clips on to the bottom of your nano and a small oval plastic piece that either fits into the designated hole in matching shoes or can go into a small velcro pouch that can be attached to the tops of your shoe's laces. There is no difference in the ability of this device to track your running if you buy the designated shoes (which I can't do because Nike's are too small) or if you use a third party velcro pouch (which has the added benefit of making it easier to transfer between pairs of shoes). The shoe piece has a small button in it that allows you to turn it off, which is easier to do from a detachable pouch than if you use the Nike shoes, so there should be no worry about being stalked as some online news stories have claimed. However, it is difficult to tell if you've turned it off & once off it's difficult to tell if you've pressed the button enough to turn it back on again. I have had to stop & pull the device out of the pouch several times in order to actually get it on & recognised by my nano, however since the battery is not replaceable & I only use it 2 or 3x per week, it helps save on the battery (supposedly).The small piece that attaches to your nano brings up a new set of menu selections on your nano. You can first calibrate the device by both walking and running around a track to get the device to measure your pace for a precise distance, thereby making future readings more accurate. It was a bit difficult at first trying to get the two pieces to sync to one another & calibrate. However once I did, subsequent workouts have been fairly straight forward (with the exception of actually trying to get the oval piece to turn on using its button, but you can leave it always on if you want to avoid the hassle). You have several choices for a workout you can select "basic" which just runs until you stop. You can select a time & have a voice come on & tell you your progress over your music (though how the device does this is not customizable, except to have a male or female voice), which means it will announce every 5 minutes how many minutes you've been running & how many minutes you have left (after the 1/2 way point). Or, you can do it by distance. You can also chose walking instead of running, but what the utility of this is escapes me (more later). During your workout you can chose from your playlists. I like to chose by albums, because I like playing complete dance mixes which segue seemlessly. But in order to do this, I have to go up through a heirarchy of menus & go back to the Nike+ selections to get to my workout (not an easy feat while running, I have accidentally ended my workout while trying to change music selections this way). Making changes means pressing the menu button & using the click wheeel to select (and not just clicking on one button), which makes things difficult to do while running, especially if you're wearing it on your arm. Also, if many changes (or end or pause your workout) also turns off your music and you have to both select your change and hit play to get the music back on again.Overall I found the menus options fairly easy to use, but nowhere near as user friendly and feature rich as Apple's other products. Features on this are bare bones. You get a readout of each workout that included: date distance (mi. or km), time of workout, and pace (mi. or km per hour) over the course of your workout. The basic data uploads into iTunes upon your next sync. It is most useful for beginners who need a motivational tool to get them to workout. There is no heart rate monitor, no gps, so there is no way to guage the difficulty of different runs with this device, so it will not be that useful to more experienced runners. I was about ready to give it 3 stars because its $29 price tag seemed appropriate for a bare bones motivational tool...until I tried using the website, which you have to do to retrieve any of your data. ITunes only stores the numbers (not the graphical display of your run showing your pace, for that you need to go to the website) of your most recent workout. If you tried pausing your workout & it went to sleep before you returned to your workout & had to start another workout, only the last portion of that workout will be stored. So for this device to be useful you must register an account with Nike (using a browser) and interfacing with your account via a slick Dreamweaver/flash type website. This is where the Nike+ experience goes from ok to extremely aggravating. The web interface has lots of gimmicky flash like things that take forever to load, but serve no purpose. To add to that, the Nike+ website is the slowest commercial website I have ever encountered in my 15+ years on the internet, including when I tried doing multimedia sites over dialup. I have only been able to access the site in the middle of the night...and then it takes about 10 - 15 minutes to log on. Any single click on an icon on the website takes at least 5 minutes to load. After using the website for over a month, I have yet to be able to see my past individual workouts (except for the summary of my totals), though supposedly there is a way to do this. There is a forum where you can complain about how awful the website is. Supposedly you can participate in "challenges" (usually competing against people in other places by committing to running more miles), which could be nice if you could ever actually sign up for them. Because this device doesn't store any information on your own computer and because the website is the worst commercial site ever designed, the Nike+ is little more than a gimmick for must-have gadget freaks.
There is a difference between basic functionality and cheaply made. Lomography is all about the former but some manufacturers, including thos ewho make the Colorsplash seem to think it infers the latter. However,if you want a cheap, poorly designed flash Colorsplash flash will fill the bill.The poor quality and design quickly become apparent - the internal colored lenses aren't fixed in place and detach easily. I was forced to take mine apart to repair it two days out of the box. There is only one slot for adding one of the extra plastic color gel filters - the rest are internal. Add to that the charge time is similar to that found in throwaway cameras and the drain on the battery is significant - resulting in even slower charge times.One would be better off spending a bit more and purchasing a standard flash attachment especially if you are going to be doing a lot of flash photography - many of these hot-shoe flashes come with hard plastic color lenses. The other option is to use color filters. There is a filter adapter and color filter set available for the Holga that is less expensive than the Colorsplash.The bottom line is if you want reliablity and durabilty, look elsewhere.
This device is awful! Once I finally figured out how to install and format (no thanks to the inadequate instructions) I was able to burn a few pictures on a disc. However, repeated attempts to burn music were unsuccessful. I kept getting a variety of error messages, all of which I did exactly what the computer help instructed me to do to fix them. Once I fixed an error, I would get another one. THis was on my Compaq desktop system.After purchasing a brand new Gateway laptop computer, I installed the software for the burner (also Roxio software) on the computer. It refused to burn data cd's, let alone audio cd's, and crashed my computer several times. I had to completely re install all of my hard drive. I gave up. A few months later, I tried to work with it on my laptop again...and surprise, it did not work. After repeated attempts, it showed me an error message that the damn thing wasn't plugged in!Do not purchase this device. Not only does it not work, but it always crashes my computer! It is the worst purchase I have made this decade!
"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.
The construction and quality seems very good at first until the sound in one bud starts to cut out after a few months of usage.They do replace them and customer service is very good, I have replaced them at least 4 times since I got a the first pair for around $80.If they would last then they would be great . . . wishful thinking since they keep breaking.
Read the review carefully before shelling out any money for this radio based on the name Sangean, because the reception on this radio is sub-Sangean. I have the Sangean PR-D7, and in a side-by-side comparison, the reception on the PR-D7 radio is excellent (both AM & FM), whereas, the same reception on the DT-210 (with the cheap little plugin wire antenna they provide) is really awful. Other than that, the ease of use is good, and the sound quality is what you would expect from a little radio like this. But at the end of the day, if it doesn't pull in the stations, little else matters.I'll be returning this for sure. I bought this from Datavision instead of Amazon, and now have to pay a 15% restocking fee + return shipping because I don't like this item, what a mistake.
I received this camera for my birthday to replace my Sony Mavica (RIP). I really don't care for it. The picture quality is average considering the price and Fuji has still not sent me my $50 rebate ( 12 weeks out...) I'm just not very pleased overall.
After an hour or two of struggling, I found what others have confirmed -- despite the box stating it works with Mac OSX, it does not work on OSX 10.5. Avoid like the plague if you own a Mac.There's a reason Coby is cheap -- they skimp on the software and documentation.
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.
I bought this router last year and it was working fine. But for the last 3 weeks the router is a piece of crap. It connects to the internet through the LAN, but when it comes to wireless it is as slow as a modem. And that too it works for only 15 minutes and then drops the connection. I have spent at least 6 hours on the phone with Netgear support and they are not helpful. They kepp telling me the same thing over and over again. I have told them that it works for only 15-20 minutes and that too at a modem speed. When they send you a replacement, it is a refurbished one which someone else had sent in to Netgear with problems and obviously that has problems too.
This device worked great out of the box for almost a year. Then would not even power on correctly. Had one response from e-mail support to try obvious remedial steps. After, heard nothing. Evidently Netgear not only lacks support but does not honor warranty. I replaced it with an Airlink for $16.99. Now if I can only get a year out of this one!
I purchased both the Netgear Pre-N router (WGM124) and the Netgear Pre-N PCMCIA card (WGM511NA). I got the router to work, but only after calling my ISP (earthlink broadband through Time-Warner cable). My last, and very inexpensive router (AirLink+ AR315W 802.11g) configured itself for my earthlink broadband service without me having to enter any information. So, the router is working and I was able to access the internet and email from my desktop PC, which is hardwired to LAN Port #1.I then installed the Netgear software and installation wizard on my Compaq laptop using the supplied CD that came with the WGM511NA PCMCIA card. After installation and rebooting, the router recognized the WGM511NA card (both before and after implementing WEP 128-bit security). But I was never able to access the Internet, email or my Office PC.After waiting twice for 30 minutes to talk with Netgear technical support, they asked a few questions and then declared that the problem was with my 3-month old, Compaq laptop and an incompatibilty with an installed Microsoft Windows XP softare driver (supplied by Microsoft, not Compaq). They refused to help me work around it. They said I would have to call Compaq. Then, unbelievably, I was also told Netgear routers will not work with the latest Microsoft TCIP drivers. I would have to uninstall them. I asked: "Could they help me do this?" The answer was "NO!" The router link light and activity light are both on, but the laptop will not access the Internet or email.After 2 days of repeatedly rebooting my cable modem, Netgear router and laptop and trying various software and network reconfigurations, still no joy. What a nightmare! I gave up, reconnected my old AirLink router, and reinserted the my old TrendNet PCMCIA wireless 802.11g card in my laptop. When I rebooted my laptop, I once again had access to the Internet and email! No fuss, no reconfiguration issues, no problems with internet or email access. Why can't netgear products install and work this easily????The only reason I had attempted to upgrade my wireless router and card was to get better networking range within my home. But if Netgear is unwilling to fully support their products and inevitably use the all too common cop-out of blaming the problem on Windows XP drivers or Compaq, I'm done with them. The hardware goes back to the store and they can eat the loss when they have to resell it through the refurb market channel.My recommendation: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
When I got it, I downloaded 3000 songs easily. I went back to download more and the computer would not recognize the USB cable. I tried 4 different computers and 3 different cables, no dice. I tried calling customer service and I got hung up on several times and then got a busy tone (it is a 1-300 number) The only other thing is a discussion forum. I downloaded all the new drivers and programs that it said to do..still doesn't work. This is a great product as far as sound, visuals etc, but if it breaks or doesn;t work, be prepared for some crappy customer service.
This DDR memory is specified to work up to 400MHz and it doesn't even work at 333MHz (room temperature, much less with the cabinet closed). Avoid this product. Order from Crucial instead. It might be more expensive, but at least it might work.Note: I'm an Electrical Engineer with a Masters Degree. I know how to install DDR RAM modules properly.
Mine broke, too. Anyone having luck complaining? I'm not playing the warranty game b/c that's its own pit of wasted time and effort. Any company that turns out this kind of junk should embarassed.
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.
This monitor has a truly amazing picture at 1600x1200, and the colors are great, too. With DVI, the picture is very stable and quite beautifulHOWEVER:If you are a hardcore gamer, pass this one up.Many people may disagree with this, but for me the ghosting is too noticeable and it is distracting and can actually detract from your gameplaying.For instance, if you play Unreal Tournament 2004 online, you need to be able to rotate the camera all the time while still retaining the ability to discern motion in the distance (say, an enemy running at you). With this monitor the ghosting is just too much and it can seriously hinder your playing.However, everything else about it is good as far as LCDs go. For me, I am going to return this monitor and go with a ViewSonic 22&quot; CRT instead. It's half the price and offers just as good a picture quality in my opinion. Plus, I like being able to run my monitor at any resolution without having to worry about interpolation. And, I'll say it again -- for me ghosting is a show stopper.Here's a small experiment: try tracking the mouse pointer with your eyes in windows while moving it at various speeds. On this monitor is blurs easily. On a CRT it doesn't. If you are a gamer -- stay away. For this price you can get a CRT that will blow this LCD out of the water.However, other factors such as the ergonomics of this monitor are pretty good..
I love this remote! It is brilliant and the range is amazing.However we have found that when the ipod audio passes through it, the sound is noticably degraded. One solution is to plug the audio in via the top ipod headset jack, but that seems kind of messy.We've tested vs the ipod headset jack, a monster cable and through the remote docking station. Its clear there is some kind of audio degrading via the docking station.I'm really disappointed because otherwise I love this remote.
If you plan to use this only as an external hard drive, it may work well for you. So far mine is not having the squeeking issues that others have reported. However, the backup/restore software that it comes with (Retrospect Express for Windows) is atrocious. If you've got any of the latest software from Microsoft (with .NET framework 2.0), it doesn't work out of the box and simply hangs without any error messages. You have to download the latest patch from the web site. It worked for a few days but broke again after the latest automatic Windows update. Maxtor phone support hours are useless, so I'm waiting for an email response. Be prepared to fight with the software if you intend to use it.
The only good thing to say about this charger is that it taught me this important lesson:-> BATTERY LIFE IS AFFECTED BY CHARGE RATE &lt;-After I bought the Duracell 15-minute charger, it seemed like my batteries were not lasting as long. I would put them into my keyboard and very soon thereafter I would be told that the batteries were too low. That's odd, I thought these were pretty new.... why don't they hold a charge for very long?I blame this charger.After I perceived a pattern of short battery life, it taught me to investigate other chargers such as the highly rated and popular (#3 in chargers at this moment)La Crosse Technology Alpha Power Battery Charger, BC1000which lets you pick how quickly you want to recharge.By default, the La Crosse charges slowly, which is better for battery life."Wait, wait, that's a myth!" [...... or not? ....]If you research NIMH battery life, you will find claims that it is perfectly safe to charge quickly if you do it right; and even claims that slow charging is worse than fast charging. To address these, I think it appropriate to add some:TECHNICAL NOTESApparently, there are many ways to reduce the life of NIMH batteries, including:* using them at the wrong temperature* or charging them for too long with a charger that does not automatically cut off when they are full;* or having the wrong type of sensor for "full" (there are many ways to attempt to sense this);* or discharging them too far;* or - and this just might be the variable that killed my batteries - mixing and matching batteries that have.... different capacities (2600 mAh vs. 2300 vs. 2000),.... or different manufacturers,.... or even differences in their lifecycle.For example, if you put 3x Duracell 2650 mAh batteries into your device, and two of them are brand new, fully charged while the third is 18 months old and has been charged/discharged many times, allegedly this is also bad for battery life.It's all about the "full" sensor:From what I've read, it seems that having the right sensor for "full" is absolutely central to battery life.* If you use a fast charger, and the charger fails to shut off when the battery is full, you will damage the battery.* If you use a slow charger, but the charger is not smart enough to realize that it should shut off when you forget about it and leave it connected for 6 days, that's also bad.Supposedly, if you have a well-designed charger working with the right type of batteries at the right temperature, using the right method to sense "full" and with a "backup" sensor in case the primary does not detect it .... if you have all that, then, supposedly, fast charging is safe and does not noticeably affect battery life.All I can tell you about the "Duracell 15 minute" charger is that it often ran longer than 15 minutes - sometimes much, much longer. Perhaps that was an indicator that its "full" sensor was not workingSo... myth or not myth? Is fast charging bad, or not?Maybe it's ok in perfectly controlled conditions in the lab. In real life, with this particular charger, it seemed to me that I had a lot of batteries die during the months that I used it.RECOMMENDATION: spend the money to get theLa Crosse BC1000
is it just me or can't anyone see that the picture in the bottom left side say these batteries are 2300mah while the description says 2500mah. Which is it??
Love my Garmin, but this product broke the first day we used it. The suction cup backing ripped off. Must've dried out and it couldn't be fixed. Disappointed.
Had the camera for 2 weeks and the LCD is already broken....Great job Canon!
Worked well for a month. Then one day I connected it and my Ipod shut off completely. I unconnected and Ipod still wouldnt turn on. I looked at the dock connector and it was black on the IPOD and on the cable.
"Easy & quick setup" my butt.The instructions suck. There barely are any to start with and what there is are apparently incorrect. No decent documentation or support.I finally got it set up after over 3 hours straight. We'll see if it was worth it now.
I have two of these. Neither of them work very well anymore. The twist function, which was important for the games I wanted to use them with was inaccurate at best. It wasn't bad when I first purchased the joysticks, but about 6 months to a year later they had degraded to the point that the games were no longer enjoyable...more like frustrating because of the joystick.You may get lucky and get one that lasts, but even though I said 6 months to a year it was very infrequent use...perhaps once or twice a week at the most.
At first I was happy with it, but then screen cracked (a common problem). Sent for replacement.The replacement did not work at all. Sent it back. Third one freezes all the time. I got out of the habit of using it (this whole exchange took several months and the month I really needed it came and went while it wasn't working) and it is not reliable because it freezes. I bought it because it was much cheaper than the palm and because of the modules, but I would probably not make the same decision if I had to do it all over again. If you need a reliable product more than you need bells and whistles (in the form of modules) I would not recommend this product.
Please DO NOT purchase the Sennheiser cx300. I am writing this to warn you. If you go to the official Sennheiser website, they note that the Sennheiser cx300 has been discontinued for years and seemingly legitimate online stores selling them are most likely counterfeit merchandise.Telltale signs that you have a counterfeit product:- Price: It is unrealistically cheap. $20 for a $70+ product.- Before opening your packages, look at the bottom of the plastic and it should say PET. Return immediately.- Sennheiser is a German product and made and distributed in Germany.It says Made In China on the counterfeit box. Return immediately.- Poor, muddy sound quality. No better than a pair of plastic headphones that came with my $2 plastic portable am/fm radio (trust me, I compared it with my fake CX300-ii headphones). I'm not sure why there are so many recently written positive reviews of this counterfeit merchandise. Most likely placebo effect.- Poorly constructed with cheap plastic material.There are also size discrepancies in the L plug and the quality of the earphone bag and plug covers but I won't go into this as I did not bother opening the package after examining the product box.Please check carefully before deciding to rip open your packages.I've been duped before with a counterfeit CX300-II model, which I still have lying around abandoned somewhere. I had done my research a little too late. I had hoped the CX300 would be different but apparently not. There are a lot of fake Sennheiser's going around. Do not make the same mistake I made.If you really want a Sennheiser, go to the official Sennheiser website where they have links to legitimate Sennheiser online dealers selling for around $50 for the CX300-ii models. Pay $30 more for the authentic earphones.There is a lot more information about this on the official website.
I ordered the original item, used it for about a week, then sent it to my son in New Hampshire. He used it less than fifteen minutes and it locked up, never to function properly again. I ordered a replacement, checked it out and sent it on to him, with the same result -- less than 15 minutes of use, it quit working.I thought the unit was nice, compact and fairly easy to use, but with two malfunctions in two cameras, I don't think I would recommend this Aiptek model to anyone.
This case does not work well with the ipod. When in the case, you cannot work the button controls-- rewind, fastforward. The case scratches the ipod upon inserting and removing due to the hard leather stiching on the inside of the case. Good idea, bad execution.
Our Mintek MDP-1810 portable DVD player played one DVD before it died. The motor started making strange rubbing noises, and the display started blinking.The one DVD it managed to play sure looked good -- the picture was sharp, and contrast and color were terrific. I just wish it still worked. Its replacement will come from a more reputable manufacturer.
Very awkward to put in ear. Controls are indecipherable.Not good at all.
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.
I am so upset the printer started working and then all of a sudden when I put new ink cartridge it won't print ... ruined 3 cartridges!!!!! should have bought a new one! Never had a problem before just don't like sending things back.
Man! My pictures look horrible on this thing. I now only use it because I have it. But when I really want to show pictures to guests I either use my cell phone (which has a better resolution than this) or go to my computer.
I couldn't get this product to work with my existing equipment. The Netgear extender had a default IP address of 192.168.0.101. Linksys routers serve IP addresses in the 192.168.1.x range. I couldn't get beyond this incompatibility. My search of the Internet for a solution only found more people reporting the same problem. I finally returned the Netgear extender for an equivalent Linksys product which I had no problem getting to work.
I purchased this camera a little over a year ago. A few days after the one month warranty it broke, it recorded and played everything with lines in it. We sent it to samsung to be repaired and they sent us a refurbished camera that had problems rewinding. Then they sent us a refurbished camera that wouldn't focus, then one that wouldn't record and now one that won't turn off.The camera's all arrived to my house broken!!!We have had the camera for a little over a year and it has been at Samsung's repair facility more than it has been in our home. I will never again buy a Samsung product!
I bough these with no expectation of them being high quality speakers. They were just something to replace by tired old stock speakers in my '97 Wrangler. However, after only one day (and no more than 3/4 volume from the stock radio) on of them developed a noticeable crackle. I guess I'm not surprised, maybe I even broke it putting it in (doubt it). But, in the long run I'd say you usually always better off spending a bit more to get something better...someday I'll learn.
Do not like the pause. After 5 minutes it starts playing again. Would rather it shut off or something other than playing. I have to rewind and find my spot again. After 2 months the tracking went South. Cannot track with ATS or manual. Am sending it in for service today.
after using for 15 minutes it kept resetting itself. I constantly restart it and in under 5 minutes its resetting itself. I RMA'ed for a refund and got a belkin, set it up once and never a problem.
The wireless headphones have really lousy sound. Very bassy - until they quit working altogether after 30 days. Oh well, I bought new headphones.The whole thing quit working after 92 days - 2 days after the warrenty lapsed. How much will they charge to fix it? Who knows. After paying for shipping, it probably isn't worth it. I wouldn't buy a Coby again. I took a shot after having a Coby product before thinking that maybe it was a fluke, but I won't try another one.
I purchased this joystick, along with microsoft fs 2004 around mid 2006 i loved the software and the joystick fit perfectly with the game. The hat switch was very handy and the throttle control was great. Unfortunately about three months after i started playing, the joystick broke. The altitude adjustment stopped working so you couldnt fly, you would just run straight off the runway. I took apart the base naturally thinking that i could re scres something that had become unscrewed and get it to be fixed. I opened up the bottom and discovered that there was something wrog with the sensor and that there was nothing that I could do to fix it. My friends have had a similar problem with their joysticks rudder function, mentioned by several viewers. I am going to buy the $30 saiyo and see if that company has a beter product. If you dont mind replacing this, it s a great joystick, but not shown to hold up for a long time. I reccomend against purchasing this product and go with a company that has more experience with joysticks
The 8230 comes with a very friendly price tag. Unfortunatly, you get what you pay for.I have had the 8230e for several months now and I continue to have problems burning audio CD's. My success rate is less than 50%. The drive has successfully burned MP3 files into CD format from HP MyCD at 4x speed less than half as many times as I have tried. The drive has always been successful when burning MP3's in Music Match Jukebox, however the fastest it will burn is 2x. I have only been able to make a direct copy of an audio CD twice out of over 20 attempts.Data CD's are not a problem.The error that consistantly appears is &quot;Buffer Underrun&quot;. Despite closing all programs, disabling all power management and downloading and installing the latest drivers and program updates, the drive still fails to work consistantly.MY ADVICE: Spend a little extra money and purchase a better drive.
Used 3 times. Stopped working - power button, nothing. I should have read the reviews. Sylvania, I'll never purchase another one of your products.
I had a Dell TrueMobile card in my Dell laptop, but my wife kept bending the big antenna sticking out, to the point of it almost breaking. I saw this card and thought "what a great idea!" and ordered it. My signal strength went from EXCELLENT to POOR. And get this, my router is about 6 feet away through a wood floor. If I move the laptop off my lap and out around my knees, I get a GOOD signal, but a laptop is made for, well, laps.Well made card but lousy implementation of design. I doubt you will be happy.
This is a nice mp3 player but I had it about 4 months when it no longer would charge/turn on nothing. which bummed me out because I loved it
I previously wrote a review about how these were good headphones, but after listening a little more I have completely changed my mind.When i first used these headphones I thought they were the best thing that i had ever heard. After going through a couple different music styles and song I realized that the highs were way too intense. It was killing my ears to turn up the volume even to a normal listening level. The lows were good, and so were the mids, but the highs were so off that i decided to return these. Definately not worth 100 bucks. Headphones that come with a portable cd player sound better than these.I am very dissapointed with sony's sound products. So far I've tried to mdr-v600, 700dj, and 900 headphones and they all seem to have this same problem. I don't see how so many people think these sound good...they must have never heard a real pair of headphones.The only positive thing about these is that they look cool. Nothing else.
Never again will I buy a top of the line palm. I have purchased two Palm Cs, and as a previous reviewer has indicated, the LCD breaks if you look at it too hard. I do not recommend this to anyone who has to rely upon it. Very dissapointed.
Drive does not do well with large data files. I lost several hours of work because of this... Needs an external power supply to work well.
I wrote aqnother review but I didn't see it up. After I finished I saw other reviews with this same problem. The laptop will not accpt the PC card for the wireless G network. From what I have seen it is incompatible with Windows XP and Linsys has sent this out unprepared.
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.
I bought this tv 1 year ago. After 9 months the plug stopped working, I emailed the co.-Never got a response so we bought another cord. 2 weeks after 1 year warrenty was up the screen went blank and has never worked again. I paid $399.00 for this tv and will never by mintek again!!
Sure this does suppress ground loop noise between your head unit and your amp, but it also destroys the actual music signal too: suddenly the music only goes about 1/3 as loud as before, and most of the midrange and bass is simply gone.Thank God I bought this from a local store and could get a refund in a snap!
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 was extremely delighted to but my Iriver for christmas because it wasnt an IPOD. I loved having napster music service with it. I actually didnt start using it till the end of january. When I started using it I found i was having minor issues with it and needed to start reset occasionally. Once I downloaded about 50 songs I found I needed to reset more often. Then finally in February the thing just completely gave out on me. The music system completely went ape. I tried to bring it back to BEST BUY for an exchange but funny thing is, they are no longer continuing the use of the IRIVER H10. Therefore I assumed I am not the only one having problems with it. And whats even funny is that amazon is having a clearance sale of all the IRIVER H10's. SO BUYER BEWARE!!!
reall bad customer service. I called the company to get more information on a product no one answer for a week. I finally go a hold of someone, they told me that they don't carry the product that it was spouse to be in stock per amazon. they advice me to by 45 watt, which I couldn't find in amazon site. when I called back, they told me they don't carry that one either. My whole experience with this company made me very suspecious of them. I don't see them as a realable company.
This is the only Boombox that goes with my radio. I bought one unit and soon after I started to use it the radio no longer would stay powered in the cradle. I noticed that because of the design of the unit this could be a design flaw. I also thought I could be wrong. So I returned the 1st radio to the vendor and bought another unit from Amazon. The same thing occurred. Maybe my hunch was right.
Good item for the price. Next time owever I will takw a closer look at Samsonite carrying cases.
Its great, except for the bubbles and wrinkles in the plastic. When it shrinks, it wrinkles.
I have over 30 years in the computer industry and run a computer repair business. Routers are the one item I try to keep in stock to help prevent viruses on customer computers. I purchased 10 WBR-2310's earlier in the year and another 10 WBR-1310s back in August.Of the 2310's, about 5 had issues and were returned to me for configuration. I had to contact D-Link for instructions on how to reset the device so that it would accept a new configuration (This is not the normal reset button on the back). Of the 5 that were returned, one was defective and had to be returned.The 1310's also have issues. When you attempt to connect to the login screen to setup the configuration, the router resets the Ethernet port. Again, this makes configuring the router impossible.The failure / problem rate on D-Link has escalated and I for one hope D-Link works out the problem with their quality control.Until that time I would look at the Linksys or another brand of router.
Dont replace your factory speakers with these unless your factory speakers dont work,still cant figure out how they came up with watt rating sound good till you turn volume up a little and would have been nice if they said they came in pairs,so now i have twelve useless speakers.
Bought this device and had high hope to play many different audio and video file formats. Turned out, it can only play .avi file and nothing else. Even regular mp3 music files cannot be recognized by the player. I check the Coby website and there are nothing to support this device, not a manual, not a firmware, absolutely nothing. Don't waste your money.
You have to slam the door shut a certain way to get it to work. The problem is becoming progressively worse, so I am sure it will break completely soon.
These are extremely overpriced earbus. I have had 2 sets, on replaced under warranty and they both broke. I am really carefull abou them the sound is just so-so. Better bass that most but Female Vocals and piano sounds are just terrible- they can just a lot of boom boom and completely-un-HiFi tunes. They both broke at the jack, and there is a lot of cable rustling - there are others that are a lot better. I have had Bose Tri-ports, for Jazz Classical and Vocals -excellent. These are just Volume brain blasters. If you want your brain fried, these are it. But it won't hold up for long.
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.
I ordered this item through Amazon, and was disappointed to discover that the unit did not work. Ordered a replacement through the manufacturer, and the second unit is also defective, according to the manufacturer's "help line". The most frustrating aspect will be getting my money back, since this is an Amazon "sub-contractor". Big mistake.
The eTrex 20 has a built-in rail, and this is a rail mount. Should be a no-brainier, BUT it doesn't fit without a separate adapter (which I haven't been able to find so far). Why does Garmin sell a rail mount that doesn't fit its own rail? Check fitment carefully - this was a complete waste of money for me.
I bought this case thinking it was a travel bag for your camera AND the battery recharger, while there is enough room in the bag for the camera, it isn't shaped in a way that would make it a safe place for a small digital camera. I now carry my camera in a smaller camera bag, and then put it inside this camera case, the battery charger is easy to use, and does have adapters which I will never use, but are good to have.Overall it is a good price, just wish the case was designed better.
After reading the reviews, I realized there were varied results from those who had purchased the Adesso Cyber-tablet 6400. Since my daughter was going to use the pen and tablet in MS Paint, I thought it should work fine. Was I wrong! The wireless mouse was irratic and the the pen worked about 50% of the time. When the pen did work, it responded well after her mation started. Our computer is an average P-III Dell with plenty of memory. For the price, I expeced more.Adesso, find a another line of work!Shopper, buy another product.
This item is a sure fire way to crash your computer by causing a Kernel panic. I think it fails because it is lose in the SXS card slot and it wiggles very easily, but I am not sure. Save your money!
These are by far the most uncomfortable headphones that I have used. They put pressure on your ears and after a few hours of usage they become painful to continue using. I have tried flexing them remove the pressure but this had no effect.I have owned about 7 pairs of mid to high end earphones, these are by far the least comfortable ones. I've gotten to the point where I simply do not use them but stick to using my UE TripleFi's instead. Sure the TripleFi's are a little awkward but at least they don't hurt!It gets worse, the cable for these earphones is a Y, but because the actual drivers are able to spin around on their axis, the cables leading to the drivers get twisted over and over, the Y ends up looking like a mess. I keep having to try to untwist the cables leading to the drives, but even after a few weeks of initial use I was no longer sure how many times which driver spun which way and gave up on trying to keep the cable neat.Sound is nothing special for this price range. In all seriousness, I've tried lots of different earphones in the $50-300 price range. Once you get over $150 they all sound pretty much uniformly better with price regardless of brand. These sound no different from $50-80 earphones from other brands but are far less comfortable.What I am getting at is that there is absolutely no reason to buy these instead of the Sennheiser HD555 which sound just as good, have a neater cable and do not try to crush your head. The SR-60s have been gathering dust on my desk for weeks now.
Outrageous price and did not solve my problem.But the 8mm system is very outdated and I neededhelp in trying to convert my old 8mm tapes toDVD. Would love to be able to return the product.
my product came with a cracked cd. I need to get a new cd
When I first received them they sounded amazing, loved every bit of them from their looks to the sound. I used it fairly actively ran a lot with it walked everywhere with them on etc.Now first thing to go was the metal sleeve on the 3.5 connector, it was sliding off and whatever no big deal this happened about a month in. Then the next thing to go was my left ear buds insulating wire, exposing it slowly, still worked fine but it was slowly dieing, then near the connector the insulation broke there too exposing the wire. Then the right earbud's wire was exposed then the left one stopped working altogether. That's when I got new earbudsOverall, i wouldn't buy these again, almost got tempted since i noticed it had a different design on the connector so i thought maybe they got better, but this time i'm gonna heed other peoples reviews and still not get them.
I bought an Epson C80 along with my Dell Computer, and it constantly gives me hell. The main problem is the nozzles.. they get clogged way too easily and no matter how many times I clean them using the automatic nozzle cleaner function built in, the clog won't go away. I will have to buy a head cleaning kit to fix it.The other problem I have is that it doesn't print on the paper straight because it pulls the paper in at an angle. I have no idea how to fix it.I have only had the printer for a little over a year. My dad owns an older Epson and hasn't had any problems with it. So if you want an Epson.. choose an older printer rather than the C80.
On paper, this product is absolutely perfect for what I need: a device that will be a DHCP server and Internet gateway for a half-dozen access points in our facility. It has VLAN capabilities as well, and a built in switch to connect all the Ethernet lines for the AP's a couple of PC's on this system. The feature list is rich and impressive, promising so much. The problem is stability. We have to restart it pretty much every day, with an average of 50 to 60 devices getting access at a time. The latest firmware is installed as well. I expected more for a product with the Cisco name, and I'm disappointed. I've since read similar reviews elsewhere about this device not being able to handle a lot of traffic. We're in the process of decommissioning it and replacing it with another solution. If you have a small office with light Internet usage... maybe a dozen or so users... perhaps it'll suit your needs. But it just seems to lock up Internet access far too much when more than a couple of dozen devices (mostly smartphones and some laptops getting Internet access) are accessing it. I realize it's simply a re-branded Linksys product, and it's not high-end with IOS, but Cisco's name should be worth more to them than to stick it on a product like this.
I am a little disappointed in the range these cover. I use it with a magnetic roof top antenna, and sometimes have problems talking on it just a couple of blocks away.
When this fails, and it will due to the intense heat buildup inside (The 50 cent fan they used failed on mine), there is no way to restore the drive, nor replace it with a new internal drive due to its unique formatting. Maxtor suggests using a data recovery service for half a thousand dollars. I could have used that and the original purchase price of this boat anchor to buy a Drobo. Google Maxtor NAS failures or problems and be ready; it reads like a horror novel.
I own a Toshiba 26HF84A. It's a very good TV for the price, but it stopped working only 10 months after I bought it. I turned it on one day and it blew out. No picture. No sound.My friend owned a Toshiba HDTV and said the same thing happened to him less than a year after he bought his.
Hooked up the speakers and plugged it in. Standby lite came on. Turned the power on, unit played for 15-20 seconds then reverted to standby. Disconnected speakers, same thing happened. Called Sherwood(it was not easy to reach them). Was told I should be using 16 ohm speakers. Nothing about that in the specs. Two service repair centers listed on their website. Called both, neither knew anything about Sherwood. Returning it to Amazon in exchange for another brand.
altough the battery was the right size the connecting wire connecter prongs were the wrong size
Before a decided to buy this device i made some research amd i knew all the problems it had but, anyway, i bought it considering the good revews isntead of the bad..Now im totally dissapointed..it does interefere with your sound system no matter what drivers you install..But when sound it&ntilde;s good in some moments this starts to reboot the pc and disconnect itself a lot....i wont recommend this to nobody
I bought these thinking that all CD-R's must be essentially the same... boy, was I wrong... I wish I had read all the other negative reviews posted here prior to purchasing... I've burned a number of music CD's so far using iTunes, and none of them work well on the majority of my CD players... they either skip or don't read at all... PURCHASE ANOTHER BRAND!!!
this was the WORSE experience of ordering online. i ordered this storage stand to keep our turntable on and store the record albums we have. the stand came pretty promptly but when we had nearly assembled it we realized the top was off center. the pre drilled holes were not drilled in the proper place. i called Crosley and they apologized and sent a new stand. we took the original all apart and waited for the new one. it arrived with a crack in the wood and once again..the top was defective!! we couldnt believe it!!! i called again and THIS time Crosley assured me a supervisor would inspect the next stand they would mail to us. once more we waited ..and it arrived. we opened the box and only wish wed taken a photo of what we found. it appeared to be deliberatly damaged..screws were broken, wood split and bent, scratches ,etc..then covered in a nice neat foa protector. we were appalled!!we did get our money back and contribute that to the fact we complained to Amazon who has always been a pleasure to deal with. we will NEVER buy anything from Crosley again.
It is true what the other reviews said, the cherry balls are not drilled properly to fit on the top, you can't even force them, they need to be redrilled. And the "screws" for the bottom, well, I had to hammer them into place. I didn't have any problem fitting the cds in place, though.
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.
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?
You should realize initially that progressive scan dvd players will have a better picture, even if you don't own a HDTV. So the picture and audio quality were a nice improvement when I first got this player...and at a great price. However, it does not age well at all. I've had it a little over the year, and the freezes when it switches layers (many movies use 2 layers of the DVD disk) are becoming more pronouced. It is becoming more frequent that you cannot see the dot or highlight that lets you know what you are selecting (you can select, but it becomes a guessing game) until you power down, eject the disk, and start all over again. Finally, it is starting to completely freeze...and I mean completely (you can't even power down from the front buttons, you have to pull the cord at the back). Don't waste your money.
HD-515 is an entry-level headphone to 500 series. It however fails its promise. the sound quality (especially the base is nasal) is not good over all. Being a 500 it has a design that makes it comfortable but the question you ask is that why is it so big in the first place? Even though I had reviews on it I'm of the opinion that for the less price you could get more or less the same quality. However hd-515's sisters are very different on the matters of quality. I do recommend buying one of its sisters hd-555 or hd-595, instead. If those are too expensive I would suggest buying hd-280 pro for just a little more.Note that when you're reading reviews on headphones it is subjective for a great part. I will have to explain what my taste is before giving a review to hd-515. I like my headphones to be comfortable using it for hours in a row. 500 series have a good way of offering a design that assures a high level of comfort. I also wanted noise cancellation in the beginning when I bought my hd-280 pro. It doesn't really have noise cancellation but it is a sealed headphone. It means that blocks noise in virtue of sealing the area around your ears. I have found out (I might be wrong but in my experience) that noise cancellation works best for people around you and not you. It is not the case that just by putting one the headphones the noises inside would block all the noises outside - but that in high volumes you are surely to hear just your own sound (not your heart beat or your breathing but the sound generated by the headphone. Sealed headphones generally do the same thing (just put cups or your hands around your ears and you wouldn't hear sounds outside as well!). However that all comes at a cost. Sealed headphones are generally speaking lower in quality. Noise blocking works best for non-listeners unless the volume level is high. So if people around you have no problem with buzz sound of your music ("privacy" they call it) then go for open headphones. I wouldn't want to buy something that blocks the sound for the convenience of others! So I would buy open headphones and get advantage of better sound quality. Yet open does not mean that you can hear everything outside your cans and doesn't mean others could sit around you and listen!My first headphones were sennheiser hd-280 pro a sealed headphones that are not very uncomfortable. I traded in because they weren't comfortable (and for mysterious reasons my ears were hurting). I didn't get a chance to burn the headphones and sold it as soon as I could -- headphones are like cars. You need to use it for a while to get a good sound and break it in so to speak. So don't be too disappointed in the beginning. I sold those headphones to my neighbor and he couldn't be happier. As I have said it is very subjective why some people like their headphones. I know that he is a gamer and his last headphone was broken. Other than that he has no preference on the comfortableness of the headphones. He had worn those for hours without any discomfort. Currently I have put an order for HD 595. I will write a very short review once I receive it.
Over the past 2 years I have owned two 614's. After 12 months the first one suddenly died. Now the one I paid for as a replacement has died after about 9 months. NetGear stuff tends to work fine for the one year warranty period. Then they die. Maybe they have a built in timer set to kill it 300+(a random number) of days after you turn it on. I am not going to buy another one.
Bought this with intentions to transfer HI 8 video to hard drive, I am running windows 7 and there are no drivers available at all. If i would have known this I never would have wasted my money
these speakers r junk cant hear them i put these in my truck the speakers came apart while i installed them tried to glue back together dont buy i should of just returned them
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.
Although my player still works, and gets used almost every day, I have never been happy with this machine. I'm sorry I did not read online reviews before buying this in 2006.DVD picture quality is poor compared to the other 4 DVD players I have used. The picture is dark and does not reveal detail that I can get from the same DVDs on different players. No amount of toying with the video settings for this player has helped.Videocassette produces some kind of static dots on screen that can only alleviated or removed by tapping or hitting the top of the player at the rear top, just left of centre. I can't believe I have resorted to hitting solid state electronics to make them work! My old GE VCR from the early 1990s works better than this Sony.I agree with others' comments about the remote. After two years of daily use, I still have to re-read the remote buttons to access special features. On other remotes, you tend to remember the logical places for things and can locate them without thinking.So, the thing still works, but I have never been happy with this player and regret the purchase. It is now in the basement getting used for exercise videos. This was my first Sony purchase. I'm now into Blu-ray and went with Pioneer instead.Edit:DVD died one month after the original May 2008 review, and Setup feature cannot be accessed any longer. Slow death of a machine that was never a pleasure to use.
This is the second pair of buds I have purchased. It was only because one of the rubber inserts dropped off and lost, that I had to buy this second set.The phones themselves produce excellent sound for these 70-plus ears.
this router after reading all other reviews lived up to all of the reviews and then some!very easy to set up and dependable.no trouble at all to set up , just plugged cables in and restarted and i was up and running! no other steps to get up and running! no problems with getting online or getting knocked off, both computers i hooked up run well! dont waste your money on others, just go ahead and buy this one! you wont be sorry!!
2 years old and still working great. Tweak your sound card and they will be plenty loud. Sure there is better out there, but not for the money. I have beat these headphones like they owed me money and they still work great. Would buy again if they still make them when mine wear out... if they ever do.
Performs perfectly. Ideal SD card for the K10,K20 since it's fast enough to keep up with the continuous shutter mode, 20 mb/s. Seems error free.
This receiver was purchased at a great price as they were being cleared out. I don't think Sony is making this anymore. It's simple, it works and that's all I wanted.
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.
This is a great all around zoom lens. I bought it mostly for capturing action shots of kids soccer, baseball, etc. It has just the right amount of zoom, and it's a lot of lens for the price. The only dissappointment is the tripod that comes with it. You can't really tell from the pics in the ad, but it's a cheesy 8" tall bendy wire thing. The other accessories with the kit are decent.
I have tried many sports headsets and headphones over the years and these are by FAR the best I have used. They are GREAT for running, working in the lawn, treadmill etc. and will just not fall off. They stay in place regardless of sweating, running or conditions. I HIGHLY recommend them. The sound is great. While not as great as deep in-the-ear earbuds they are, nevertheless, terrific regarding sound quality. I just ordered a 2nd pair to have around the house while I keep the other in my gym bag for working out at the gym. These retail for $50 bucks at many retail chains and at this price are a true bargain. Also, the handy small clip helps (comes with them) to attach the extra line to top of a t-shirt or coolmax shirt to prevent extra drag on the headset itself. This is a great setup, terrific design.
This mount is the perfect fit for the Airport Extreme; well it should be - it was made for it:) What I like most about it is that it raises the WiFi unit off the surface about a quarter inch. This helps to keep the unit running cooler than if it sat directly on the surface.It is a bit costly for what it is and what it does; but for me it's perfect.
Sound quality is very good...they look cool too. Great for women, children and men with smaller heads. The plastic will snap if pulled apart too far.
I was researching iskins, and found that this was the best. It is a little difficult to put on, but fits very snuggly and has good grip. The thin membrane over the click wheel is great,and the plastic face protecting the screen is a great idea, NOTHING is going to get in the ipod. I didn't know why there is a button covering the entire hold button area, but as long as u have a nail you can move it back and forth without too much of a problem.The only problem I have with it is that it is not meant to be taken off and on too many times. I got an ipod boom box for Christmas and had to remove the skin so it would fit in the dock, then when I went to put the skin back on for a trip, it fits a little looser than it did before, it seems like it stretches a little bit when you take it off.Great skin, as long as you plan to never take it off.
The Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 is an excellent product. I used to have a StreetPilot C330 and upgraded to this one, so i'm not new when it comes to Garmin GPS navigator.Pros:Excellent software and features, usability and design.Cons:Low speaker volume on Text-to-speech voices.
I bought this laptop mainly because of the new Windows Vista OS.I Took it right out of the box and it's was very easy to set up.It has 3 USB ports,120 gigs of hardrive memory which is pretty big for right now but I plan to add more in the future, 1 gig DDR2 RAM, a dvd burner, and more.I play alot online with games like Counter strike and Half life 2 on the steam engine.The game play is fast it doesnt't lag.I showed my friend and he loved this laptop we played CS with no lag and fast load times.It has a decent processor AMD Turion 64X2 dual core.I got the Notebook primarly for school but I seem to be using for anything but that. I have to admit I play with it more then with my desktop.This laptop looks great,everything about the notebook is nice.
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 bought this case after reading a lot of the reviews, so my expectations were adjusted accordingly. It is exactly what I want, a streamlined protective leather case that is compact and still allows me to slip the whole package into a pocket, etc. As many reviews have said, it will not hold anything but the camera itself. I did not want or need extra storage in the case, so I am happy with it.
I've played these for one year now (18 Index), and I'm happy with theit performance. They are Pro V1's, but they're long and straight off the tee and they putt true. My only complaints are that their cover is softish (scuffing pretty easily) but they don't play soft around the green. You'll hold the green on a par 3, but don't expect the ball to back up, ESPECIALLY in desert locations.
I've had this lens for a few years now. It has become the most used lens I have by far. I mostly shoot sports and while this lens may not focus super fast it covers 95% of what I need. It is true at full zoom and is consistent through the range. - Over all I would very much recommend this lens for the average non-professional.
After purchasing a Polaroid PDV-0800 and using it for 4 months, the screen went out. I called Petters service on the phone and they agreed to service it or replace it. I was sent back a different unit 4 weeks later that had a cracked case right out of the box. I then called them back to get another one, and after many phones over the next 8 weeks trying to get them to send me a shipping label, I shipped it back to them myself. To my amazement, I was shipped back a PDV-0700 instead of a PDV-0800. I'm shocked that these idiots are still in business. I'm hoping if I raise enough of a stink with them, I can get a refund for the original purchase. What a waste.Update (Sept 15th): After numerous additional calls, I still haven't been able to get a replacement for the erroneous PDV-0700 that they shipped me. Why are they even bothering to make additional models? Just do us all a favor and give up the electronics business.
I am not an audio expert by far so you can consider these comments as by an average listener even though I used to work in professional audio studios years ago. These speakers are the best I've ever owned for home. I probably wouldn't really know the difference between these and more expensive speakers that audiophiles may prefer but they came highly recommended by several online sources. Originally, I was going to get the HKTS-15 but decided I might prefer having the extra power these have. I believe they are essentially the same.As far as construction quality, after a couple weeks, my son managed to trip over one speaker wire and knock the speaker off a 3ft high table onto a carpeted floor. No dents or dings and the speaker doesn't seem to be worse off for it.If you are frustrated with the bewildering array of choices for your home system, and just want something that sounds like you bought a quality component, you won't be wrong choosing these or the -15 I mentioned above.
This computer lock works great with my laptop. The key takes some trial and error to be turned correctly but it all works out in the end.
I'm sad to discover that this case might have been discontinued. I've owned one and used it HEAVILY on the road for almost 4 years and it is just now showing light to moderate wear. All of the zippers still work great! It is by far, the most durable and protective case available. I just bought 2 more to store away for later use as I know this one will not likely be topped by anyone.The laptop is snugly held in the center of the case and surrounded byfoam padding except on the very top, where the only protection to the laptop from a fall is the strap around the top of the laptop and the zippered material. {I have added a piece of foam that straps over the top of the laptop.)The storage pockets are ample and multitudinal with additional widgit pockets and loops in every compartment. Stitching is heavy and durable.The only tradeoff to all of this value is just a little more weight to the bag than most would prefer.After using mine for four years, the fact that I have snatched up two more says it all. --(and no, I'm not a hoarder) :)
this clie is awsome, the colors are really clear, the keyboard is nice and is it just me or is it actually true the clie dosent seem that big when u get it, the battery life is no good though maybe like 4 hours at most playing music in hold or playing a gamethe clamshell design thats holding up the screen seems to get a bit looser but no worries stil stable, read on forums that this is normal unless you want to take it apart and tighten it. stil relly nice clie. the music is great gives you the option of using bass, bass two, bass three. the supplied remote control is great also. keyboard is kinda hard to use though, even with my teenager sized fingers sometimes its stil hard to type there, (pressing wrong keys and all that), stil beats grafitti even though i already memorized all the grafitti charcters. hotsync operations are a breeze. THANKS AMAZON FOR THE GREAT EXPERENCE!
I wrote this review simply to correct the individual who wrote "Digital cables either transmit the bits or not." Uh... not quite ... it might surprise you, but there is science behind this stuff. That is why certain cable companies - not just Monster, mind you - charge more than $20 for a cable. If interested, read on."Digital" refers to an encoding technique where a signals are composed of a stream of high and low logic levels (0 = low and 1 = high). People who haven't studied microprocessors like to stop there and say "heck, any cable can transmit 0's and 1's! Why should I pay more?" What they don't understand, however, is what constitues a 0 or a 1 or how these signals are interpreted by a modern microprocessor.Without going too heavy into this ... most people have heard of logic "gates" (transistors) - extremely large clusters of transistor form the backbone of CPUs, etc. Just as it takes energy for you to open a door, these "gates" are "opened" and "closed" by energy, and it comes in the form of voltage. Bare with me..."Noise" is impossible to completely eliminate in any circuit. As a result, logic high (the digital "1") has a certain threshold that must be met in order to "open" the logic gate - this prevents noise from corrupting the signal and injecting false positives. What does this mean?Well, it means that a certain level of voltage must be present for a microprocessor to detect that there has been a transition from logic low (approx. 0 volts) to logic high (above the threshold voltage). -----MAJOR----- This is where the non-initiated are mistaken!! Digital is NOT simply a finite 0 or a finite 1, at least not during tranmission. There are transients (i.e. time where the voltage increases and falls) during transmission.A good cable will A) shield the main conducting wire from more noise and B) have less impedence which will, in turn, make the transients more true - 0's and 1's on the source side will correlate better to the 0's and 1's on the receiving side. This will maintain the fidelity of your signal and allow your digital stream of 0's and 1's to sound and look nice.Over short lenghts, you'll have to decide if there is a difference. For long lenghts, you might be surprised. HDMI traditionally tops out at 5m. Anyhow, as the title says, You Decide.
I've had my 3100C for about a year and use if for the occasional color printing and occasional faxing. Color prints are just ok. But the fax function has two features I really don't like:1) You can't adjust it to hear your dialing or the phone answering.2) Any time the fax doesn't go through, the machine prints a full page report. If it takes you 6 tries to fax something, you get 5 pages of report. It is impossible to turn off this 'feature'. I read the manual and even called technical support...this is hotwired and there's nothing you can do about it. I find this a major hassle and waste of paper.I'm sorry I bought this.
OMg I love my speakers...the online reveiws are so useful I recomend everyone to get this speaker. I found out that only Amazon has Creature speakers at a reasonable price. The only drawback is that I didn't realize that I ordered the wrong color until it shipped. Oh well...I still love em Creature speakers are the best. (But I still would have preferred the white ones) Everyone who wants good sound should purchase these speakers. Do not hesitate, do not question, just purchase and enjoy ur life
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.
I've had this unit now for two years and it still works like a champ for an FM transmitter. There's static on some channels when I travel, but I'm competing against much higher bandwidth. Worth the money for someone looking to just enjoy their tunes without a full audio facelift.
Network (LAN) BoardAfter trying several wireless printservers with only marginal success, I finally purchased the LAN Board made specifically for my Multi-Function Printer. I should have done this from the start. Now, after connecting the printer to my wireless router, I can print from my laptop every time.
nice and small, good lcd, wish I could get more clarity in close-ups, but over all great
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.
These headphones stay in my ears and sound very good.That's just what I hoped for when I bought them.
I think that this product blows the other products out of the water. This product is very easy to operate and handle. It is good for filming movies or for school projects like taping a play for extra credit.
I love hese speakers. Paired with my Onkyo nx-509 they put out some awesome sound and work well in a variety of configurations including using the rear speakers s secondary front speakers (I was too lazy to run the surround wire for a while). I also really like that I can control the crossover frequency on the subwoofer-which I've dialed into the settings on my receiver-makes for a great, responsive and accurate reproduction of the audio channel.
These buds are adjustable for your ear canal size and are probably worth more than they cost. I'm giving one as a gift to a friend of mine.
I have been very pleased with this product. Easy to use. Quite suitable for its purpose.
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.
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!!
I got these specifically for flying and they work very well. I prefer the inner ear earphones over around the ear noize canceling headphones for travel. These are small and effective.
I purchased the first one on sort of a fluke; loved it, and left it at a vacation home since it's hot there.Purchased two more; one as a 'traveler' with my laptop, and one for home.They work well; the power input location could be better but would present a considerable engineering and manufacturing challenge to move it.Overall, I highly recommend the product.
Great scanner. It's an older model but it does a fast and acurate scan. Images can be accessed through Microsoft Word.Scanner comes with software for OCR. Supurb! I couldn't be more pleased.
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
I've had this popper for over a month now and it works great. I have an older microwave, maybe 9 years old, and the popper just makes it inside with a little room to spare on top. I find that I have to let it run for close to the full 5 minutes in order to get most of the kernels popped.So far I've only used it with a little olive oil & sea salt. I use 1 teaspoon of oil to 3 tablespoons of corn, and then I sprinkle on some salt. The power cups have lasted anywhere from 3-6 batches using the oil. I have also tried an olive oil spray, an gave a quick coating so the salt would stick. This adds almost no fat (not enough to be counted, anyway) and the popcorn still tastes great. However, the power cups don't last any longer using a light spray of oil than they did with a spoonful of it.I'm pretty sure this is all because of my older, not-so-powerful microwave. Since I have to let it run so long I think the heat damages the power cups faster. I add a few packages of the cups to any Amazon order I place since they're cheap enough and qualify for free shipping. I love being able to have fresh popcorn whenever I want it.
I wanted a 1080P display to work as the basis for a multimedia PC. First, I purchased a Playstation 3 (bad idea) to operate in this capacity. It sounded like a great idea, and it looks awesome when playing BluRay DVDs and playing PS3 HD games. Two problems with this setup: 1. The LVM-42W2 and the PS3 don't like to play nice, ie it is difficult to get a good handshake through HDMI and you have to unplug and plug until you get a stable picture, otherwise it flickers uncontrollably. I fixed this through an HDMI to DVI adapter and it eliminates the flicker problem. I still have to do the unplug/plug drill with HDMI if I want to watch BluRays at full 1080P resolution. 2. The PS3 does not upconvert SD DVDs to 1920x1080 (I suspect to protect Sony's standalone BluRay player which does upconvert), so it is up to the television to do this (which it doesn't do very well). I set up an old eMachines 6805 laptop through the VGA to run as a media center PC. The old Mobility Radeon 9600 with just 64 MBs of memory really did the trick with better picture quality and less artifacts. This worked for about a month until I saved up enough money to build a system around Thermaltake's LANBOX. Through a humble (but much newer) ATI X1650XT videocard with 256MBs of memory running through a DVI connection, the images are noticeably cleaner than an analog VGA connection and BluRay isn't noticeably better than an upconverted SD DVD when viewed from across the room. I am going to buy SD DVDs solely for the foreseeable future due to draconian DRM measures, the extra price, and the format war that comes with BluRay. This monitor plays DVDs with spot-on color and reporduces very natural fleshtones. I am very impressed. I benchmarked it against the Sony 40" 1080P XBR and, although a slightly better display, it wasn't more than twice as good as the Sony's price might indicate. Truly a good purchase. Highly recommended for anyone looking to set up a media center PC.
I have Casio Exilim EX-Z850 8.1MP Digital Camera and this case works perfect for it.
I had great hopes for this player. There is even a free after market software for it. There is a Yahoo owner's site which does help. The player has good memory. It looks good and it is light. BUT, it is a pain to download music into it. Like other reviewers have mentioned, it is not only slow, but sometimes the downloading process freezes. Also,it is hard to connect it to other software like Musicmatch or Windows etc. One night prior to going on vacation I tried to remove an old playlist and fill it up with new music and I was unsuccesful. I have wasted hours upon hours trying to get my play lists into this machine. Now the problem has worsened. Ughh!
I purchased 6 of these as Christmas gifts - everyone was fascinated! Each tea is so delicious, not to mention the health benefits and watching the blossoms open as the tea steeps is really fun! This set makes a wonderful gift - but get one for yourself, too!
I received my USB extension cable quick and it was just what I needed since my printer is on the opposite side of the desk from my computer. The price was so much better after looking around locally and comparing different web sites. I would difinitely do it again.
This is a really good ball for beginners. At a little over 50 cents per ball its hard to go wrong. The only real draw back that I noticed was it kind of bounces off of my putter. So it is a little hard to control the putts. But other then that its a great ball.
Like them and use them for it. Gave the second pair to my son for school and home work. He also use it for his game on internet.
This was my first digital camera that I received back in 2004 - and only now do I see it failing on me (there are lines that look like scratches that are probably produced on the image due to worn out card reading mechanism). I also own a Canon EOS Rebel 35mm camera and will say Canon is the brand to go with.I would buy the s500 for any really young person today trying to learn digital photography...and not paying much for it. Yes, it doesn't look as fancy as the new ones, but my photos have been amazing quality in the highest resolution modes using manual mode. [...]The only thing that has been upgraded over the years with all the cameras has been the size of the LCD screen - which I've gotten used to. Yes it's about half as small as a standard cellphone screen nowadays.The boxy size of it fits in all jeans pockets and small purses.It does video too and is one of the old-fashioned digital cameras compared to today.I was a 35mm experienced photographer when I began using it for candid shots and was not disappointed due to the ability to control a lot of the functions.Also it uses the old style compact flash cards as memory, which are bigger, as are the rectangle batteries, but it's very compact made as a whole. Best quality are the photos!
Hello everyone, I'm in Seoul, South Korea.I love to go mountaineering and tracking, so I wanted to know how high I reach.So I purchased a Suunto Vector. I'm also an advanced open water scuba diver, and have beenusing Suunto Mosquito for 2 years. Hence, I had no doubts in Suunto's products.For the test, I adjusted the barometer to the local sea level and I climbed up the mountainwhich of its height is 338m.And my Suunto Vector's altimeter was indicating 340m(!), which is well within its accuracy range.So I'm happy about its precision.It would have been better if GPS was included, but with its cheap price, it is satisfactory.If you also want GPS, you should buy X10.Bye.
This is a FUN little camera which will do just about anything you need to enhance a trip report, share with friends and family online and/or watch on your TV.So simple to use, I didn't need any instructions. It is so small, it fits easily in a handbag or back pocket even.I love it and would recommend it to anyone.
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.
This is an excellent amp for the price. Great sound, good features, all in a very compact package. Would seriously recommend.
I purchased this receiver back in 05-06ish. Prior to purchasing this model. I owned the HTR-5240 "home theater in a box" model. I along with anyone who came over to watch movies, etc. Would love coming to my house, because of the theater system. From that experience i am a die hard Yamaha customer.My Home Theater Setup at the Present time:Yamaha HTR-5890 receiverSony CDP-CE375 5 disc cd changerSony DVP-NS700H DVD playerJVC HR-S5000U HIFI Super-VHS player. (yes i still have a VCR integrated into my system). Very High End VCR though.JVC iART 32 inch CRT television.All video signals are connected via Component RGB cables.All audio signals are connected via Fiber optic cables.I purchased the 5890 model due to the fact that I learned the hard way, that the 5240 "theater-in-a-box" setup was internally designed for the speakers that it came with. lol. Found this out by hooking up a pair of Cerwin-Vega 3 way cabinet speakers with 12 inch subs 6 inch mids and a tweeter. i basically fried the power supply within a day of having it.So went to local Electronics retailer. Learned the fact listed above and sought after an upgrade. The 5890 was on sale, and so it was mine. I had drooled over it, a couple times upon window shopping. So i immediately decided to treat myself to it.Upon getting it home, and my buddy chomping at the bit, for me to get it hooked up and operating. I discovered one of my most favorite features of the 5890. Behold the YPAO optimizer program. I had found the microphone, while unpacking and was like what the heck is this?After trying to set it up, and reading the owners manual. I hooked up the YPAO mic, followed the directions, and within 10 minutes, and a few other things. We were watching the new Batman in THX sound mode.Let's just say I and my fellow friends were soo just over the top impressed with it. We were just speechless and in awe.You could hear the individual rain drops falling from all different speakers while hitting the cave floor in the movie. Since that night, and many many hundreds of movies, and cd's later. I am still astounded at the high quality of performance, reliability, sound reproduction, etc., of the 5890.I was surprised to see this listed as a 7.1 receiver. Since it is technically i believe in actuality an 11.1 receiver, being that it has 11 channels plus the Sub woofer output.I simply cannot say enough good things about this receiver. I have yet to even utilize all the features that this model offers.From the many many options of Sound stages, Remote Control capabilities, fine tuning of the sound field, and the channels. The expandability and the control features for 2 other "zones". Not to mention the absolutely astounding amount of NOMINAL wattage output this thing has. That allows you to "return the favor" to annoying neighbors above, below, to side, or even the neighbors of those neighbors if you live in an apartment building.I have only found 3 things that immediately come to mind that could be considered "cons" to me.1: It only has 2 Component Video Inputs.Not a big deal to me. Just means I have to run the video feed from my PS2 into the video input in the rear of the TV, and the audio into the receiver via a Digital Input. Just a minor setup issue that takes a minute extra.If I could i would add only 1 or 2 more Component Inputs. 1 for my specific needs. 2 if i were the Manufacturer and just wanted to top it off.2: The lack of HDMI input.This does not effect my situation.***If it does or might. Just run your HDMI video source i.e. Cable/Satellite Provider, DVD, etc., directly to the TV. Then run the audio feed into the corresponding inputs of the receiver. Problem solved.I do believe that there was a model that directly replaced this one. That offered the HDMI and a Satellite Radio inputs. Not sure as to if it offered the same nominal power output of the 5890 though.3: This "con" is more of a compliment, in that it is hard to find "wallet friendly" speakers that can actually handle the wattage output of the 5890. LOL.I think i have made my point. So in closing. I will summarize that if you are looking for a Home Theater receiver that will not cost you too much and has a lot of setup options, and built in features, and will most likely meet most anyone's needs or wants. Look no further.
I have received 4 emails from Amazon about this purchase. There's nothing to review. It's a fuser kit for a printer. What am I going to say, "great fuser kit if you happen to have this particular model of HP Printer"?
product received in a timely manner and as indicated. the product works fine. thank you.
I am glad to see the other reviews that note that this camera gives blurry or fuzzy results. The only time I can guarantee a clear shot is when I'm outside in good daylight and even then I get some blurry ones. We bought this camera a year ago to replace our Sony 3.1 that we bought in 2000 because that one had such a huge delay. I can't afford the delay with my small children or I would dust the old one off because it was so much better. I have had to delete so many really cute shots of my children because they are too blurry to develop. Do not buy this camera for any reason.
worked fine first couple times then just simply stopped charging my ipod the fell apart not even worth the money even if it was cheap
I bought the camera as a gift for a very picky person. He has very pleased! It had all the features that he wanted and the size was just perfect. He was very pleased with the way the prints turned out. I gladly give it a 5 star!
for a few bucks more, the features are well worth it!
Hawking HWU8DD Hi-Gain USB Wireless-G Dish AdapterThis external wifi receiver with hi-gain antenna works superb. I work at SFO Airport in United Airlines Operations. We are on the ramp level right below the passenger terminal. Upstairs in the terminal is a T-Mobile Hotspot, available throughout the entire terminal. Downstairs I am just on the fringe of the signal. My internal wifi receiver in my notebook pc does not receive the signal because it is too weak. The Hawking Hi-Gain Wifi antenna/receiver picks up the siganl just fine, with 2 bars out of five. Does exactly what I wanted when I ordered the item.
I have been using the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router with a Sprint Mobile Broadband card (Novatel Merlin 720) for about 1.5 years and it is working great.
I have really enjoyed using the zen v for audio books. I can download several unabridged books from the libary and play them all the way through.I reccommend it.
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.
...Overall, it's a great device. It has almost everything it has to have. Good options, fairly good screen, etc. There's one thing that they should have done better. Anti-shock is 40 sec for audio CD's. It's not bad, but it could be better, for the price. I think the high price is because of the included remote control, batteries, and carrying case. But that should be sold separately. I really like Sony's g-Protection, which I think is the best there is now in the market. This player should have done a better anti-shock. It has 120 sec for MP3's, so that's good. But that's a minor thing. Everything else is great.Great directory/file browsing. It has an Equilizer which is great because not many players have one. It does many things to save battery life. When u play an mp3, it stops spinning the cd after a while, but continues playing the song.Display is great, could be more detailed though. But it's cool, has ID3 tag support.I highly recommend this product. I dont know if it's the best there is now, but it's one of the best.
Update -- After having used this router more a longer time I can truly say it's a great product. Buy G technology instead if you're looking this year, they'll give you more speed for your buck.Connect your highspeed modem connect your laptop/desktop, power it all up, point your browser to 192.168.1.1 login to the configuration page, setup your broadband account, setup WAP, change SSID, disable SSID broadcast and change your router password. That's it! It took about 3 minutes. Ok 4 minutes. Allow an extra minute or 2 for the new firmware. About the 1.43.3 firmware version. It did disconnect for me as well this firmware version, but make sure you're using non wireless connection when you update your firmware. Set your IP to a static one and the update will work fine. If this sounds confusing, skip the update of firmware till next version. Make sure you DO the other steps so you're protected from anybody scanning in on your router. If you're not using wireless yet, DISABLE IT !Have fun!
I bought this memory card for use in my Canon Powershot SD600 camera, because I wanted a memory card that imposed minimal or no limitations on my camera's performance. Mission accomplished. No issues shooting video, even at 60 frames per second, and it holds more pictures than I need (forgot the exact number, because it's way more than I need).
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 purchased this extension cord in 2005 for indoor use (so I can not judge it's exterior weatherproof properties). But I had no reception loss due to the extra length of cable run. Additionally, I was able to successfully use this Sirius cable to attach to an XM antenna and get reception on a Sirius radio. I would buy this cable again...in fact I still own it.
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.
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.
The board is very solid, yet the keys press softly. The lighting isn't too bright, and the three colours are very nice. I had no problems with setting up the board. I'm glad there wasn't any weird software for it either. (You know who you are, Z-board.)
Product worked as advertised and was a snap to install. Some PCI cards of this type do not provide sufficient current for some USB devices but I've had no problem with any device so far. It powered up my thumb drives just fine. Further, it has a current-boosting wall transformer that will increase the current, in case you have a device that requires more than the card alone can deliver. Just plug that into the wall and into the supplied jack on the card and you'll have plenty of power.About the only thing that's less than perfect is that the USB connectors extend outside the laptop case. That's not an issue unless you're VERY careless about handling the laptop with the card installed.
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.
Best lens I have! I have a few prime lenses and this is very sharp.Very heavy but that is not a n issue for me focusing is kind of slow but I use it for portraits so is not an issue.Can't go wrong. V2 is faster but more expensive.Can't go wrong with it.
I was not going to get it since I bought the Shure E4 recently. After some thoughts I bought it on Amazon and it was an unbelievable sounding headphone. Too bad I could not demo it anywhere or I could have gotten it a long time ago. The next task is to convert everything to over 200Kbps since 128Kbps decoding does not cut it. I could tell it's more muddy at 128Kps. Life is too short, go spend your hard earn money on this and remember to thank me later. what does it sounds like? Go demo a $20k speaker/amp setup at your hifi dealer. This earphone sounds similar to that.
A great backpack that offers a lot of space and comfort. Perfect for college students.
This cable is well made. It is a lot thicker than a regular cable. It is the same size as the more expensive high end Monster cable. It works great with clear sounds.
Sigma has given us the 70-200 for the digital age. With the 1.5 crop factor, a 70-200 just can't go quite wide enough sometimes when you are in a more crowded space. The Sigma weight about half what the 70-200 does. HSM for quick autofocus, works on my D40. 2.8 allows shooting in low light, and throwing the background out of focus. The lens cap is edge-pinch, meaning you can't get it off without taking off the hood. I've taken to replacing Sigma caps with Nikon center-pinch designs. I wish Sigma would fix this - the small things add up. They do include a nice carrying case for the lens, though. My only wish is for image stabilization, but I knew that when I bought the lens, so it's not Sigma's fault. Overall, a keeper.
Short short review:Sandisk 256MB SD Card lifespan: 3 days.Replacement Simpletech 256MB SD Card lifespan: over a month and counting.It's your call.
Both the camera and the software are poor. It is obvious that they have not been tested well before release. DLink D-ViewCam does not always autodetect the camera on the network.You can only access the camera using Internet Explorer. It makes you download an activeX cab that will work only on Internet Explorer. I tried other browsers such as Firefox on a PC, also i-phone and Windows Mobile. It did not work. I can not even login to the camera.I tried to upgrade firmware from 1.06 to 1.07 ( using wired ethernet ) and the upgrade did not complete ( no error messages, just froze ) and then the camera did not work at all. Resetting or cycling power did not help. Now the camera is not usable and I had to throw it away.
I bought this mp3 player about 3 months ago and it works great. I have heard many problems about this product concerning battery life and problems with connecting it to the computer, but I have never experience those problems myself. When I plugged it into my vista operated computer it worked perfectly, and the same for my other xp operated computer. The battery life on it is great and it lasts me much longer then I need to listen to it for, which is often 2 hours or so. One tip I have is to always keep the sansa charged and don't let it go completely uncharged because that will diminish the overall battery life. Also I have bought the rhapsody membership plan that allows me to listen to all the songs I want and download them to my sansa for only fifteen dollars a month. Basically, this product is really great and I would recommend it over an ipod any day.
I bought this for my Nikon coolpix L110. It works extremely well and I would highly recommend it. Good price.
iM600 iPod Speaker w FM RadioThis is a great system! Small, portable, and has a great sound. I like the fact it has an FM radio and comes with a remote that has 4 buttons for programming stations. It was everything I thought it would be and I haven't had a single issue with it. It is a great value for the money spent.
Best keyboard I have ever had. The keys feel nice and it looks cool. I would recommend it to anyone.
These are perfect sound isolating earphones. If you need to lower the stage volume but still have a solid monitor reference these are great.Great all around earphones.
Hooked this up to the component hookups on my tv. No picture at all. Laptop recognized the connection, but nothing. I thought maybe my TV was messed up. Double checked the connections. Everything was hooked up fine. Went and tried it on our HDTV. Nothing at first, but wait! A picture appears! Colors were off and the picture was scrambled. Went through the same troubleshooting. Nothing. Product is garbage. The price was the only good thing about this crap. Maybe I got a bad set. Who knows? I'm not wasting another chance on this again.
This camera is a first class piece of workmanship,with a couple of exceptions.1) The lens cap is the biggest piece of S**T! The design engineer should be hung, it will cause you to destroy the camera out of frustration! It doesn't stay put. Buy four extra.2) The tiny flash card should NOT be a purchasing point! A 128 MB card is a must3)The battery's that come with the camera are useless, buy rechargeable ones. The camera should come with a charger and rechargeable battery's
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.
Most of us think saving penny for an additional battery. But finally end up paying more, when current one dies. Or may be with No flash working. This really does help.
I purchased these about 3 weeks ago and I love them. They have great frequency response and are incredible comfortable to wear, they are very light weight, but don't feel cheap. I really like music and having good sound quality is very important to me, these definitely fit the bill. I have used these on my home stereo and they sound almost as good as my home speaker/subwoofer combination, but I primarily use them for listening to music as work or on PC at home. The only comment that I would make it that they don't have very good sound deadening qualities, unlike other headphone I tried, but generally you can just turn the music up!
Worked right off the bat with the Linksys wireless access point. Easy to set up.
I have struggled with this machine from the beggining. It is a case of a machine trying to do too much and not getting anything right. If you need very basic limited quantities printing, scanning and faxing then it is ok. Trying to create photo projects and printing graphics is a nightmare- for every one print, there are 3 that go wrong. Also does not handle well for irregular sizes- cards etc., must hand feed, no batch printing. Not worth the money or the space savings, and HP does not stand behind the product.
I bought this as a gift for my parents and just found out [Dec. 25th] they need to also purchase a transmitter to get the darn thing to even work. The picture shows the transmitter- there is NO mention of requiring this piece as well. This information is necessary in order for someone to make an educated decision on whether or not to buy. What a slippery marketing tactic.
It is easy to use. It can be placed in the cup holder of the car instead of windshield. Because it announces instruction to make turns so I do not have to look at it while driving.The electronic map inside is not 100% complete and never will be, so if you type in a street address and it returns different address you need to be very careful because that means there is no this address in their map and it may lead you to the street address they show on the screen which may be different from your destination.This GPS is a great tool to have. It provides convenience and safety.
Pretty simple item so there's not much to comment on. Good price and it does the job well. Using it on my Canon PowerShot SX10IS. Had it on there since May and no problems.
I needed a camera bag that would hold a 35mm SLR and a DSLR and all the film, chargers, cords, batteries, memory cards and other doo-dads that go with photo-safaris. This case fits the bill well, is well constructed and seems to be able to handle the rough road, although it hasn't really been tested enough yet to be sure. I have everything I need with absolutely no room to spare, except one compartment left for extra lenes. Overall, I'm very happy with it.
This is a wonderful product and very easy for Mom to use after I set it up. I loaded digital and scanned photos on to a SD card, added in a few of Mom's favorites songs in a MP3 format and even choose a few .mov video clips. It was all pretty straight forward. I inserted the SD card into the photo frame and choose some display settings such as number of seconds to display each pictures and random transitions and whether the photo is displayed in original aspect or "stretched" to fit the entire displyable area. All Mom has to do is turn it on using either the supplied remote or the switch on the side. Mom can mute the sound or make higher or lower. Overall, she was very happy with this product! A more techy savvy Mom can do this all by herself.
I was looking for a wall-mounted CD holder to put in my child's room, and am thrilled to have found this one. It works perfectly, exactly as advertised. I have had it in my son's room for months now, it is very sturdy when used as instructed (mounted on a wall), holds several different sizes of CD cases, and I would buy another in a heartbeat. I sort of wish they offered another color (maybe white) but this was by far the simplest, least expensive option for a wall-mounted holder I could find, and it was exactly what I was looking for.
I've only had my camera a few days but am very pleased with what I got for the price. I was looking for decent picture quality and optical zoom. At 2.1 megapixels the picture quality has been great and the 6X optical zoom is the equivalent of a 38-228mm film camera zoom, more than flexible enough for most situations. The menus are simple and intuitive. Installation of the software went fine on my Windows XP machine at home, though the instructions are a bit fuzzy (probably a bad Japanese translation) However, when I tried to install it on my laptop at work, I finally found something that would crash Windows 2000 Professional when trying to plug the camera in in PC camera mode. Haven't got that one figured out yet.If I have one criticism, it is an echo of an earlier reviewer, the EVF and the LCD are more or less useless when shooting in low light conditions.
My wife and I have so much fun with this digital cam/binocular; it is just awesome!
Although the detailed information says that the unit does have an S-video output, in fact, it does not. If you don't care about S-video, then it's a good product.
Got a couple of these cards with the WAP11 and setup was quick and easy. If anyone is having problems may I humbely suggest checking channels as well as typo errors for encryption I believe it is called the SSID and the WEP KEY values.I can not say these are as fast as 100Mbps switched lines because they are obviously not but this was definitally better than rerunning lines after my wife decided to move her office. Now she and I can go anywhere in our small ranch house and we be connected. I have the WAP in the basement and I will try positioning it higher and reorienting the antenni as suggested.I will in upcoming weeks try first to play games on it with my son while he remains wired and if this works I will suggest installing one on my neighbors machine for gaming. If anyone has tried this and was successful please let me know.One final word that I believe is worth repeating again and again. Remember it is a wireless connection and anybody can (and probably is) &quot;listening&quot; in on it. So keep that in mind if your business/office is using sensitive data. Doctors/Lawyers etc.etc. Paranoid??? maybe just a little :)
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!
This is the first notebook cooler I have bought and it seems to be working good for the 2 months I have had it. It is quiet and fits under my 17" notebook. I have had my notebook for 2 years and it never occurred to me to buy a cooler before. After researching several brands and models I chose to buy this one based on user reviews and various editorial reviews found at CNET and computer magazines.
I bought one of these awhile ago, and now I need another for a new build. Since this build will be my primary one, it will run at 2560x1600. After reading these comments, I was afraid the cable would not work.However, I took the time to try it out and it DOES work at 2560x1600 on my WFP3008.
It is a well built piece of equipment, but has some flaws. First, the wireless network i am on will only let me connect in a certian area, but I can walk around, and still get reception where I could not connect. Second, the reception seems poor (from manufacturer's specifications) and it doesn't go very fast. Third, the documentationa nd the utilities/drivers are poor and very lacking. Also, from what I hear, the tech support is terrible.Bottom line- Dont go with this one...
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT, I GAVE IT TO MY DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS AND SHE JUST LOVES IT, WELL, LETS BE HONEST, SHE SENT THE LINK TO ME SO I WOULD KNOW SHE WANTED IT BUT THATS ALRIGHT, SHE JUST LOVES IT, SHE WON'T LET ANYONE ELSE USE IT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
I have a Mazantz 631 professional CD recorder embedded in my A/V system. I purchased a 30 pack of these Merorex &quot;white label&quot; 700MB disks. The first 5 out of the box would not record: OPC error. They cost $0.66 a piece. In this case, you get what you pay for.
This is the second one of these that has gave out on me. This one is still in warranty, but the customer service claims they don't recognize the dealer and that it is probably a re-furbished one. The dealer probably sells more of these than any other dealer in Canada, and it was definitely a new one. The dealer told me they always tell everyone this so they don't have to replace anything, and to just keep calling back until you get someone on the phone that actually knows something.I had also previously contacted on-line help, who gave me the instructions on how to fix it. Of course being that this product is cooked, the instructions were useless. I replied to their e-mail of our conversation and told them this, and asked what I was supposed to do to get warranty, but of course they never replied back.This product is just not worth the trouble of buying, nor is it worth the trouble of trying to get your warranty fulfilled.I have read that Netgear makes very dependable routers. Never a Cisco product again.
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.
Since I bought this printer brand new, I probably should have waited until the product reviews came out. Everything works fine except the printer, which is the reason I use it most often. The photo and print quality are good, but it goes through ink too fast and when you run out, FORGET IT! You might as well throw the whole thing out. It won't register the new cartridge even though it's the correct one. I complained to the company and they sent a replacement ink cartridge, which didn't work and then they sent a new printer, which again only worked until ONE of the initial ink cartridges ran out. Once you replace it, it won't register the new one. I feel like asking for my money back and buying a brand that isn't Epson.
I love this knife, it fits well in my hand, it is very sharp and the perfect size for most cutting jobs.
I went with this Monster cable because the quality associated with the brand is great. I'm using this to run the audio from my LG LCD tv, with hd cable, to my LG 5.1 home theater and the sound is amazing. I'll be buying this cable again for future audio setups.
This lens cap is a perfect replacement for the one that I lost. It fits exactly like the original one and I have no complaints.
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.
The ear buds are excellent; they provide high quality sound and are very comfortable. My only complaint is that the wire is a little awkward, but the buds are still completely worth every penny (and maybe a little more).
I purchased two Tripp Lite USB cables (a 15ft and a 10ft), and am very pleased with them. They are very high quality, and the price is much, much better than you can find at a retail store.
If all you want is a digital tuner in the shower, and you want to buy 6 new dry cells every 2 weeks, this is the product for you! I can't imagine how [angry] I'd be if had bought this for the CD player.
Work fine. Price is better than at the store. Exactly what I wanted and expected. Not much more to say.
I don't like leaving negative reviews, but I feel I have to so others know what to expect.I am having the same issue as others with good reception initially and then two months later getting a "check antenna" message. For a $40 product, I would expect it to last a bit longer than that.Tomorrow I am sending two pairs back to Belkin for replacement. This is the second time for one pair and the first time for the other.Despite the hassle, Belkin seems okay with replacing them. They also pay for the shipping on the replacements.If you have to send them back to Belkin, use the express option. They put a hold on your CC and send you out replacements right away. You have 20 days to send them back at your expense via UPS, Fedex, DHL or USPS. They request you use tracking for the package - otherwise you have no recourse with them if they are lost.
Toner cartridge has been working great the past few months since purchase. This was not a referbished product, but an original new HP product.
Cable works like it is supposed to - using it on 802.11N and HDMI 1.3 / 1.4, so why spend more money.
it didnt even work i'm not going to bother sending it all the way back to Hong Kong sad face.I really needed to but on to the next one.
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.
This is a cute little gadget, but it got broken after only three months of carrying it in my pocket. Seems to be too fragile for being a mobile player.
Recently hooked this up via Component cable to my 42" plasma HDTV for DVD playback. The bottom quarter of the picture is noticably fuzzy compared to the rest of the picture, especially for text. Definitely cheap junk, but can't afford a new progressive scan one yet. Picture was fine via composite or s-video to an analog tv. VHS side seems flimsy and tends to make weird scary noises during fast forward or reverse. Don't really trust it not to eat my tapes!!
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.
I must admit, I bought this router for looks as well as functionally. It's a very handsome piece of equipment. The lights on the front have proven very useful, plus makes for a nice light show! No other routers have as many lights as this baby has! I think I would have preferred a flat top so I could more easily stack other things on top of it, but I'm being anal.Setup for me was painless after upgrading to the latest firmware. The routers sold now already have the newest firmware, so others will probably not have to worry about this.I've owned this router for almost a year now and it's worked pretty flawlessly. It seems every 4 months or so we have to reset the router and the DSL modem, but it could just be our ISP. The router is on 24/7 and is barely even warm.My connection is static IP, so I haven't used the PPPoE/Dynamic IP function, but I've heard it works very well.The only option I'd like to have on this, and all other routers is a way of assigning more than one computer to be the DMZ (no firewall), which makes life easier for online gaming. If not that, having the option of making all computers DMZ would be nice. Using a software solution for a firewall is better than locking all computers but one behind a hardware firewall.You won't be disappointed with this one!
Kinda hard to say a whole lot about CD changer magazine, but this one does the job well. Little trouble in extracting each 'sleeve' that holds the disc in place. Rugged design, and easy to load and unload into the changer (It helps that I'm able to put the six-disc changer into the glove box).I wouldn't mind if Pioneer put an extra label in the package since it's I sometimes reorganize my discs. I have several CD changer magazines and some discs 'fall out of favor' and get replaced with other CD albums.
This mouse pad works great. I like the look and feel of it and it is made with high quality material.
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.
I wasted a lot of money for this lens. I bought this lens for our Arizona trip to get some great shots of the Grand Canyon. I have a Lumix FZ50. I tried every conceivable setting and had vignetting in EVERY shot. I also did the conversion lens settings for the camera with a wide angle lens like I do with my telephoto lens. More vignetting. Since I got this right before our trip, we were then out of town for a couple of weeks and then had to deal with my mother-in-laws illness, I wasn't eligible for a refund. IF I had gotten great shots, this would have been a bargain....unfortunately it was money flushed down the toilet.
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.
Excellent device for capturing video,music,photos, etc. Records programs easily from a television, VCR, & satellight receiver. The included conversion program allows one to convert previously recorded programs for play within the AV700.AV700 is also compatable with ULEADS Video Studio 10plus, recording program. Ulead has a batch converter, to gather programs , convert them transfer for viewing to to the AV700 (using the widows WMA format). LIke wise Nero's mpeg4 (nero digital) is not compatable with the AV700.The AV700 is easy to use, excellent visual clarity and the external speakers are mediocre (but useful if headphones not plugged in).Yahoo's offered TV listings work great with the AV700 for presetting video recordings automatically!I have seen several other competitors 4" viewing screens, which in my opinion are way to small for viewing. The AV700 screen is a nice size for viewing without eye strain.The games offered are just ok.I recommend this device.
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.
we bought a oritron 600 12/00..went wrong .sound jumps..skips chapters...sound out of sync with mouth movement.....returned product to curry's who upgraded software..guess what still does it and oritron and curry's no help at alldon't do it
I am very pleased with the product and the company, we have had a great experience and will buy again!
This tripod comes with a fluid ball head for controlled panning which you can adjust the tension (for greater resistance and hence slower pans) on in three different directions. This tripod set comes with a surprisingly nice bag, which brings to mind a futuristic golf club bag, and which is very useful, as well as rubber shoes for the feet. The tripod legs have an included spreader at the second joints which in turn can be tightened to further enhance rigidity.It is a great set and all the components are impressively made--although I would expect no less for the cost. I don't know if this tripod would actually be considered professional grade--but it is difficult to imagine in what situation more tripod would really be needed except in the most intensive studio situations or in cases where weight was the critical issue.This tripod is fairly high when fully extended (nearly 64" from floor to top of head) which is good for video--being essentially at eye level--but it may be a pain as it is, bag notwithstanding, not really that light or that small to be considered easily portable.If you're willing to spend $250 or more for a tripod that might be used for video as well as photo I think this is a great option considering the quality (this tripod will outlast most if not all of the digital photo and video equipment as the status quo is constantly on the verge of being obsolete) and the additional accessories.
I hated it this does not do anything I thought it would when I put my memory cards in for it to read nothing happened DO NOT buy this product
These are a nice little pair of clip-on headphones. The sound quality is decent, they look cool, they're comfortable, and as advertised, they won't fall off. However, unless your ears are fairly large or of a certain contour, they may become pretty loose. The clips keep the 'phones from falling off your ears completely, but the actual earpieces may not actually be IN your ears, causing the 'phones to bounce around on your head a bit, and forcing you to crank your music up to hear it. For some reason, the left piece I could usually get to basically stay put for the extent of my run, but the right piece just refused to remain in place.4 STARS because these are nice, but a little more adjustability would be good for people with smaller ears.
These work great. They easily slip on the end of the cable before you terminate it and protect the end. I use a bunch of different color ends to know which area the wires are coming from. I highly recommend.
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.
I bought a pair of these less than a year ago and haven't used them much at all. On a skiing trip last month, one of them just quit working. It hadn't been abused or mis-treated in any way.To add insult to injury, I've emailed Memorex 4-5 times about the problem and they haven't responded at all.Definitely NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
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.
I got this LCD a week ago and LOVE IT. PC Richards lowered their price to $699. So I took their ad to a competitor retailer and they matched it. PCR is still selling it for that price.(Updated this part)It is in my bedroom and connected to basic cable, no box. My cable signal was too weak up there and I could not get the free HD channels. I did not want another cable box due to the expense. So, I bought a Motorla signal booster and connected it into the main splitter inside the house and it solved my problem. I am now getting 7 free HD stations in the bedroom and a much better picture in the rest of the house. I also replaced the coax cable from the wall with some RG6 cable that is better for HD.Dislikes:1. The remote is designed funny. The channel up/down buttons are on the bottom of the remote and are not easy to access for channel surfing. They should have put it in the middle of the remote, IMO.2. The analog picture is OK. A little grainy. Get a box if this is an issue for you. The signal booster helped enough to increase the picture quality to satisfy me.3. The small shiny green (power) light on the bottom center of the TV is slightly annoying. It should have been off to the side of the tv, IMO.Likes:1. HD reception is great. I'm getting 480i, 720p and 1080i from basic cable which the TV converts to 720p and the picture is incredible. I really like watching this TV, esp at night with no lights. WOW!2. I like the matte finish. I never liked that high glossy look due to the glare and dust that black gloss cabinetry brings.3. When hooked up to a Sony upconvert dvd player via HDMI, the picture was impressive.4. The tuner is very strong. It found 35 digital channels including some one HBO channel (which I subscribe to via cable box downstairs).5. The "Wide Zoom" option is good for the non-HD channels as it doesn't make the faces too wide. I have set it to auto so I don't have to change it every time I watch a non-HD channel.6. The sound is loud enough for me. No external speakers required. And the Sony S-Force "simulated surround" is awesome.7. Quick channel changes via the remote. Maybe 1-2 seconds. Unlike some other LCDs out there that take 3 seconds.8. The Xross Media Bar is the best menu system I have used on a TV.This model was made in 2006 and sold in 2007, so it should be on sale now until the Spring 08 models arrive. Buy it if its around $700-725. I am very glad I bought this TV. It is the best 26 inch LCD out there and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for this size TV.
I bought this filter specifically for taking portraits with my SLR, and I'm quite happy with it. It gives your photos an overall soft focus look, not so much that it looks cheesy, but enough such that family photos take on a more flattering effect, with less noticeable winkles, softer shadows, etc. As with all diffusers and softeners the overall contract of your photos is reduced. Paired with the right lighting, it produces beautiful portraits and still life or abstract shots (such as floral closeups).Hoya as a brand was recommended to me by a trustworthy friend who's an advanced amateur photographer. It's made in Japan with high quality glass for an affordable price. The filter feels solid in my hands, with enough of an edge that putting it on the lens and taking it off is a piece of cake. I am one satisfied user and look forward to years of use out of this filter!
This product has awful support for Windows NT. After installing the produt the instructions said to re-install all Service Packs!!! But my regular wired network card was no longer working in order to download the service packs! This install totally hosed up my PC. I got my PC back in shape and then installed the Netgear card of similar stats without any problem. Linksys should not claim this card has NT support.
This lens is a little heavy on the xti (compared to the 35mm and 50mm primes I normally shoot with). It feels very well made and can focus very close. I think it is a great lens for the money and it performs well.
This dongle is complete ..., It'll break in no time. Worst off, once it breaks (and it will break) you have to deal with linksys horrible customer service. I would not recommend any linksys products to anyone, and would rather advise everyone to avoid them at all cost.
I just got my new 56 inch Samsung 1080p. Shipping through Eagle was good, it took a week, but they brought it in the house ,set it up and made sure it powered up before they left. Amazon had the best delivered price I had found on the net or in a store. The picture is better than a couple of friends, plasma tvs. The sound is great and picture is sharp. what a great deal for $1699. I would buy another one of these DLPs from Amazon.com if the need ever aroze.
I have an old house with a built-in cabinet that is 'arount the corner' from the living room. I bought this cuz my ir remote of course does not go around courners. It works great. Swapped out the AA battery from my remote with their recharable replacement and placed the ir repeater on the front of my cable box and blam! my remote works from anywhere in the house. I have been using it for months.Negatives:My only complaint is that the IR repeater that attaches to the unit that will be controled, looses it's sticky-ness after a few moves.. and I currently have it scotched taped to the front of the cable box, perhaps a dab of elmers glue would fix that.So in all I would DEFINATELY recommend this.
Fan speed before install was around 2500 RPM, after install it was around 2250 when controller was all the way up. As I turned it down nothing happened until it was all the way down, then it suddenly dropped to 1250 RPM. There is nothing in between. And if I shake or touch the button with it all the way down the fan speed will jump to 2250. It just does not work as it should, I finally got it to stay at 1250 but if it gets bumped it will jump back to 2250. I would not recommend.
I first heard this radial at an apple store and it has been on my wishlist since. Finally the price dropped to what I believe is reasonable so I added it to my ipod accessories. I do remember listening to the Micro and it wasn't nearly as good. My review won't be much different than what others have said. Now that this radial has come down in price, it is a great value. The sound quality is great for such a small package. There is no bass disortion and the highs are crisp and clear at fairly high volume levels. I am still amazed at how much bass comes out of this little box. It by no means overpowers the mids and highs, but is just right for my listening pleasure. I look forward to have friends over and having them guess at the size of the box this pleasing sound is coming from. My guess is they'll think it's hooked up to a subwoofer somewhere. I can clearly hear the difference between good and bad quality mp3's. If only I could get my truck to sound this good for the same price...
I have had this for 1.5 years and still works good. Great sound for clasic rock no distortion that I can tell.
Bought as a replacement for my kids shuffle, says it would work for that generation of shuffle but didn't!!! Another waste of my money!
This will be short and sweet. This product stinks. Put your CDs in the slots and shortly thereafter it will tip over. This is definitly meant for someone who wants to MOUNT a holder on the wall and not place on the floor.
I've been using the Lexar 24x card for a few months now and have no problems whatsoever to date. The difference between this card and the cheapo 4x cards is really noticeable when saving images to the card - and with the guarantee, it's well worth the extra money. I felt even better too when I saw a professional photographer changing cards - and saw the same brand (but instead a 1GB card - a little out of my price range :) )!
Tiffen 58mm is working properly on my Rebel XTI. No complaints besides the expendive shipping I paid.
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.
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.
This item does NOT work with the LI42 battery. I was in a hurry and going on a trip and didnt take time to read reviews as I should have. LI42 is not even mentioned on the package though it is in the title and description. Amazon needs to fix this. Luckily, I found my charger, but will more than likely not waste my time to return this junk.
After reading a few other reviews about similar products, I was a bit weary of purchasing this item. Nevertheless, after the reading reviews about this product, I was decided to go ahead and purchase it. I am very happy with the product. My GPS fits perfectly into bracket. Not only does it fits into the bracket, it snaps & locks into place. I think that this is the perfect bracket for my Magellan Meridian Platimum GPS. I would advise it to anyone who looking for Bicycle Mounting Bracket for this GPS unit.
I bought this camera just before going on vacation. It does a great job of managing light and color - you get the picture that you're seeing, not lots of black or lots of white. Since I was learning it as I was going - without much manual reading, most of the features are intuitive and easy to find.
This product works well with the Panasonic DMC-FZ18, and for me, is an upgrade from SmartMedia with an Olympus D360Z. My Dell Outlet laptop just happens to have that card slot included, so downloads are quick and easy. As with those earlier memory cards, I will follow past practice in deleting images or formatting the card while it is in the camera, not in the card reader in a printer or PC.
I bought this Tiffen 77mm UV Filter for my Canon 100-400mm IS lens. Since I got the lens I have not been getting the quality of shots I expected. Long story short, the problem was this filter. I took it off and instantly had the lens of my dreams. If you care about image quality you may want to reconsider.
I have had a wonderful time with this DVD recorder. The fact that it has a hard drive makes recording a snap. I could not record the many programs I like without having a hard drive.The only problem I found with it was the documentation on operating the device. Any problem I had with it was overcome by reading the reviews on Amazon. They allowed me to see how others dealt with problems and saved me time.
OK, I've read all the reviews here and other sites and the single biggest complaint I've read was the time it takes to transfer video to the PMC. After a couple weeks of trying and taking to heart all the reviews I almost went out and bought a Media PC to see if it worked. Then a light came on...the camcorder in the closet. It has a USB connection to hook to a computer. Guess what...AWESOME...I've recorded from a DVD player, VCR, live TV and my Tivo directly to the camcorder. Time wise, all it takes is the lenght of the video recorded and just a couple minutes to transfer to the PCM. After the initial 2 hour record of a 2 hour video, it syncs to the PMC in about 7 minutes. You can get a 15 minute Sponge Bob recorded & loaded to the PMC in under 20 minutes.So, if the video thing is a major headache for you and you have a camcorder that has a USB output, use it. If not the go buy a cheap camcorder and use it double duty for both live shoots & recording. I've seen several camcorders under $200 so it's well worth the time savings & headache.
just in case you were curious, because it is not immediately clear, this scanner is not mac compatible. maybe this post will save you from having to ship yours back like i do.
One thing that one needs to be aware of is that this does NOT charge Dell batteries, and therefore can't really be used as a replacement for a Dell adapter. I suggest you skip this overpriced item and just purchase a Dell charger (1/3 the price as well). Also, it seems to run quite hot--I've been warned that too much use might fry my motherboard.
I read numerous reviews before I settled on this camera. I just did not make the right choice. This is my first digital camera. First of all, about 1/8 of my pictures turn out blurry. Forget taking pictures at night. 100% of those pictures turn on blurry and streaked in spite of the night-time feature. I do not even bother with night-time photos anymore. Also, I cannot always get the picture to take. I push down on the button and nothing happens. I hold the button down and keep pressing harder and harder and sometime the picture just will not take. This always happens during an action moment so the entire shot is missed.Buying extra memory is reasonable and does not have to be Olympus, which is a plus. I bought a Kodak card that holds 160 pictures for about $15. You must use lithium batteries. 2 double AA lithium batteries run about $11. The pictures are easy to transfer to your computer.In conclusion, I wish I had actually tested out some cameras inside a store before I purchased this one online. The feel is not the best. The body is clunky and weighs you down on your travels. Because there is NO WAY to take a nighttime photo I would not recommend this camera at all. Also, I have the problem with the faulty snap button too. Try something else. I thought this was exactly what I wanted. I was wrong.
good inexpensive cameraexactly what i was looking forworks greatintuitive controls
I've tried a few different brands, and they all seem to have some sort of quirkiness about them. My last hub was a Belkin, and it had issues like a poor-fitting power connector, random resets and occasional stability issues that required unplugging to correct. While I agree that the light weight of the hub and base may make it prone to falling over, I just balance the wires between the front and back ports and have no problem. I give it 5 stars because it's a reliable unit, which is what matters most to me.
The LED lights light up, but when i plug it into my ipod, no charging. Also, the retractable USB cable doesn't even fit into my ipod nano 3g. I spent a good hour trying to force it in, and make it a little smaller to fit in. It's not even the same size as the actual cord. Too bad when i use the cord that came with my ipod, it doesn't even charge.
The Rokinon 9x65 "Night Vision" Binoculars are NOT night vision. They have red coated lenses, but do not have the necessary parts to be night vision binoculars. I ended up returning this item to the seller because the product review is 100% inaccurate.
This item is needed for Canon PowerShot if you plan on taking alot of pics at a time and if you plan on doing videos too. Works great. Thanks
With my current architecture class in photography, this filter was absolutely a necessity for taking photos of buildings outside where glare on windows are an issue. the quality is awesome for the price.
I have an IPOD nano and this Iriver Clix 4G and I now prefer the Clix. It's simple to use, light, small, and encapsules a lot in one device. The display is crystal clear, and by my non-expert standards, has great sound quality. I absolutely love it. The accessories choices available for the Clix are also excellent. It works great in my car and has excellent battery life.My only mild concern is that it is not a truly cross-platform product and depends on Windows Media Player.
This is a good product. I don't know how to use it at first,and contact to the seller. But finally I can use it. It is good and convenient.
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.
the coffee pot brews real great tasting coffee and when done the coffee is very hot. also a great price and fast delivery.
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 left behind my D-link DWL 132 (108 mbps) when I was on vocation which work great for me over a year. After read all the reviews, I decided to give this one (WUSB54GS a try). The signal range was dispointed (D-Link DWL132 have much better range). Setup with push button with Linksys Secure Easy Setup is easy with Linksys router, BUT I lost connection on my other Laptop PC which is not Linksys wireless adapter. I go back to re-setup my laptop than this adapter on desk top lost connection because of changing setting on the linksys router. One way or another, I spend 4 hours still unable to make both adapters work with Linksys 54g router.
The sound on this product wasn't near what the manufacturer said it would be.
It has enough space to put in your laptop, some college books and even more. However it is the right size for those who like a big backpack and carry many stuff to school or job. I have it for few month and I never had problem with it.
Great little camera for the price. Does everything I ask and was well priced. Easy to learn how to use. Very good quality pics.
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.
Great how you can order ink and it arrives the next day or in days. Great product and price, thanks.
Very robust micro SD card. Works well with my Samsung a990 phone. I stored music files and photos in it.
So I got mine at the Local Goodwill for $22.99 and yes it was brand new! Got it home and within half hour had it up and running. WOW this is great !
After less than three years of use, and after $300 in additional lenses, my DSC-W1 was inoperable most of the time. After one year of flawless performance, the cheapness of the camera began to show.First the lens transport mechanism failed, so I sent it in for $180 worth of repairs. Now less than a year later, the camera does not recognize battery levels in any photo/movie mode. It will display a full battery icon, but only after just one photo, it thinks the battery is dead and shuts off. I'd be an idiot to send it for service again for another $180.Bottom Line: If you are looking for a simple, good, compact point-and-shoot camera that will last you a year, Sony's Cybershots will do the trick.But if you are careful with your equipment and are used to getting three to five years out of your electronic devices, then don't buy a Sony Cybershot. They just don't last.
Really pathetic product quality... combined with pathetic service... Save yourself, Don't buy this or any of the HP product...
If you're the casual musical enthusiast, looking to put a little kick until your listening experience, GET THESE HEADPHONES! After listening to these, I began to wonder how I ever thought the stock white ipod buds ever passed as decent. While these aren't quite of the professional caliber as some of Sennheiser's more upscale models, they are still absolutely splendid for the everyday listener. Plugged into an iPod or standard computer sound card, I found very little difference between my HD-555's and my roommate's HD-595's. For the casual listener novice audiophile, these are definitely a steal. They are extremely comfortable, sound quality is crisp and clear - great bass and treble. You really can't ask for much more.
I have been using my Garmin for a couple of months and absolutely love it! The only change I would make is that they should use route numbers along with street names. We have found that sometimes there are no street names visible.
I own a pair of HD-202 for work and i was thoroughly impressed with it, so I thought I would try the much cheaper HD-201 a try for my own home use. When I opened the box and held it in my hands, I knew I was not going to be impressed with this product. It just feels cheap. The headset doesn't really close right over my ears so it feels akward, and the sound quality is mediocre at best.Oh, and the responding frequency reported on this site is false. It is not 18-22khz. If you look on the Sennheiser website, it's actually 21-18khz. I returned mine and am hoping to get a full refund due to the wrong information put up on the webpage.Conclusion: get the HD-202 instead.
I've purchased other aftermarket laptop batteries and haven't made complaints. This battery just didnt perform as well as other market brands that Ive used over the years.
I absolutely love it! I have ataxia, so I don't scan in a straight line or at a consistent speed, but it didn't seem to matter! I was copying from legal documents, and the pen even got every little puncuation mark! After reading a few of the negative reviews, I was apprehensive to buy it, but it's near perfect! I have only tried English, but it scans very well!
Bought it and it works - the image quality wasnt that great. But its really impossible for me to enjoy a movie because I am nearsighted and needs glasses to watch movies. The iwear comes with a lot of wires and other stuff. More hard to move around with these things
I initially bought this for a family member who was traveling to South Africa this past Summer. After ordering the item, however, I learned that South Africa actually uses several different types of plug-in's and that this would not work. Nonetheless, it has been useful in other places and has proved reliable. It is also very reasonably priced which all together makes this product a sound purchase for any world traveler.
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!
piece of crap, arrived completely broken, seller ignored me - do not do business with them
Bought this router because it was a known brand and had the included 4-port switch. It worked well for a year and then started to die each day. The connection to all PCs would hang and the router would have to be power-cycled to get back online. I don't know whether the issue was with the router, the switch, or DHCP, but it was been replaced.Save your money and buy another brand.
The Nikon D200 is an amazing camera. This review is about Amazon packing procedures.This review is to alert prospective buyers that Amazon does not pack these cameras well. I just purchased one and it came packed like a book, with very little padding. I called Nikon and their recommendation was to return the item pronto. I have returned the camera (with much trepidation)and will purchase from another trusted source. Just wanted to give you all a heads up.
Love the keyboard, the mouse is kind of big, but you get used to it and all the buttons...also like the fact that both are wireless, not too many, if you're looking ergonomics.I was looking to substitute my normal wireless peripherals for ergonomic ones and I can't complain. These are perfect for me.Yeah, the spacebar is a little stiff, but you get used to it.
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.
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
I have a MoGo mouse that I use with my laptop...It requires a Bluetooth adapter...I find that the USB-250 Bluetooth 2.0 400 Ft. Broadcom Chip Set works extremely well for this application and am very satisfied with it.
Budget amps like this always get mixed reviews. I'm here to tell you, if installed correctly, and every other part of your system is up to par, this thing get err done. The people that say this thing doesn't put out enough need to stop listening to music for a few months, cause they have gone FRICKEN DEAF. That or something else along their power line sucks (ie. speakers, cables, or head unit.) I power two very nice Kicker 10s and let me tell ya, this thing delivers nice clean bass, and plenty of it. Also looks great. I can't say about the install cause i didn't do it myself, but I havn't had a problem. Course I also run my stuff through a 5 farad Pyle capitor, KnuKonceptz cables, a Clarion EQ, and a sweet head unit....so I'm sure all that helps considerbly. Btw all that stuff can be found on Amazon for CHEAP and I highly recommend you buy um. But anyway this product rocks and you can't beat it for the price so go ahead and rest assured that if you install it right and have good back up stuff it won't let you down. I've been bumpin it for a year and half now...
I found this television to be very good, excellent. picture quality, sound.etc. I would recommend it to anyone.
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!
Just combined a Nikon Coolpix S8000 with the Nikon 5811 Coolpix Leather Case in a non-intended way, but love the results. It was a shock to slide my brand new camera into a case that came up on Amazon, as I placed the order, and find that it was not long enough, with the camera inside, to allow the magnetic closure to fasten. Once the inner tabs at the bottom of the case were pulled to the outside, the combo worked like a gem, though a bit strange to have "bunny ears" sticking out. Following a couple weeks of use, the ears are hugging around the bottom of the case, hardly noticeable. The case is very well made, quite protective, and fits like a glove, taking up no extra space. I just have to be sure the battery is adequately charged and there is sufficient memory card space, for there is no extra room for anything, unless you would slide the item under the belt loop, which I do not use. If you are looking for a nice protective case, small enough to make the camera always accessible in a pocket or purse, this combination can fit the bill.
Just when you think that you are getting a "brand new" filter from Amazon as they specify, think again. The filter came with several finger prints, specks of dirt, and obvious signs of wear. The metal threads on the filter had abrasions and chips as well as on the outer edges of the filter ring. Several people on online photography message boards have reported the same issue. I sent the filter back and purchased it from another company.
I was one of those unfortunates who were lured into buying this monitor by the many glowing reviews here. I regret not having seeking opinions in a different way. The monitor is the worst I have ever seen. In fact, frankly speaking, I had not know how bad a monitor could be until I saw this one! I'll not bother to list all its defects since I have no time. Suffice to say, you have a good chance to have to return it if you buy it now. So think twice before ordering. Do you have the time to ship it back, then return a second one, and so on? I feel sorry for Amazon.com having to deal with many returns of this item. I wonder if it's Amazon.com or the manufacturer that loses. I suspect a good number of positive reviews here were written by....
Don't get a refurbished cartridge. The Computer chip was not updated and the ink supply lasted about 1 month. I print out about 5 pages a week and 90% is black ink. Black ink is still going strong.
This is a crazy price. Less than two bucks. If you have any iPod with dock connector, or an iPhone, this will charge it in your car. Just plug the big part into your cigarette lighter, and then connect the firewire to dock cable (also included), to your iPod or iPhone! Perfect. Buy one for every car at this price. I did!While iPods dropped Firewire syncing several years ago, you can still charge by firewire connection, and that is what this does. No issue at all.I'd review the item further, but there isn't much else to say. It's great. It even comes in pretty nice packaging, from Griffin. They make nice products.
The keyboard works and the mouse does as well. I think both items take a little bit to get used to, like any new frequently used item. I haven't had any issues with the registering of my keystrokes or mouse. The pad of the keyboard definitely is comfortable and the mouse feels great as well.
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.
By Know Your Stuff I mean (1) they're expensive, so don't expect cheap ones to sound this good, but don't compare them to pricey individualized fitted 'phones, and (2) they're IN EAR, so make sure you take the time to find the right combination of fitting options that make them have a good bass seal, and (3) they're IN EAR, so understand that you have to place them fully and deeply into your ear.But by Know Your Stuff I also mean to know your other equipment. The almost identically priced ER6 earphones have a flatter frequency response, but lower efficiency. If you are listening to a true high powered stereo then get the ER6s. However, if you are listening to MP3s, with their slightly reduced tonal range (as compared to CDs), or are in a situation with ANY ambient noise then these earphones are incredibly well "voiced"/tuned, thrilling (only when the music calls for it), sonically "flat" in feel (again, when the music calls for it), efficient, and incidently very good when it comes to isolation capacity.I admit to being a music snob, and I state so only to convey with confidence that these headphones are NOT as good as a set of popular Electrostatic headphones I own - but they're VERY CLOSE; and lugging around a much more expensive transformer and set of headphones that are each ten times as large and heavy as my MP3 player is not an option.I went through several incarnations of other 'phones, including less expensive earphones and on-ear and around-ear studio quality headphones. In retrospect it was all a waste of time and money. So the main Know Your Stuff advice I can give is: If you are an MP3 listener then save yourself any more agonizing over wondering what to get - BUY THESE EARPHONES.
Life without Windows is great! Everything is great on this netbook (except the built-in web cam that died). Everthing is good on this in terms of productivity. Microsoft must be scared as they are holding off retiring Windows XP and installing it on netbooks to try and crowd out Ubuntu, which is SUPERIOR!
You get a lot of benefits from this computer for the price you pay. Though we already know the lack of helpful Toshiba Customer Support, do not take Kelly Miller's into consideration as Kelly Miller only leaves behind negative comments if Kelly's profile is viewed. I've owned this for over 2 months now, and it gets me by just well in gaming, graphic and web design, and web surfing. Tons of hard drive space (even though it's at a grueling 4200rpm) and plenty of memory with strong Core 2 Duo CPU power (not to mention a snazzy 7900GS video card). I would have given it 5 stars if the display resolution was larger and if the craftsman ship was better (previously owned 2 Sony laptops). It's a very light and stylish notebook, and I've gotten plenty of attention from it already.
My laptop was having a lot of trouble overheating when I was playing games or movies. For only [...] this baby cooled it right down and I never have screen chop unless I'm pushing my graphics detail above what my graphics card can handle.Looks slick, not too noisy, and great at cooling. My friends wish they had bought this instead of their $50-$75 products that don't cool nearly as well.
Epsons Claria ink prints well on most photo art papers. The color range is outstanding. The 5 pack high capacity is a real deal for the Amazon price.
This unit produces some very good sound with bass. However I should note that the system uses between 5 to 9 watts of electricity when the system is off! That is, the ipod is off.The bottom of the unit is warm to the touch as is the power brick. It may never power down despite there being an ipod attached to the systema and whether the ipod is off or not. Bad design from an efficiency point of view.SO, it it is a great compact unit that won't disappointed with sound quality. However, be sure to unplug it when not using it!
for starters the my shipper took for ever to send this item with excuse after excuse when it arrived i charged it for 12 hours the remote batterie did not work out of the box then when i put a new batterie in the remote the player still would not respond to it nor would the keys on the player work the screen worked for about 5 min the all i get are differnt colored lines on the screen or an all white screen one of the speakers did not work you can use the player with the av out function only but it only works for around 2 hours and then it stops playing the movie and you can hear the dvd drive spinning and something that sounds like thumping i would not recomened this player but this seems to to be something common with all jwin players
These are the best headphones I had used so far. They are extremely comfortable and very light weight, but et durable. The Sound is excellent, I wound suggest this headphones to anyone who is in the music business or a gamer like me. I play CS 1.6 and they are perfect for me. The cord is fairly long, which gives me a perfect ability to watch movies from my bad. Because of a big ear caps, they give you a very nice and comfortable fit, so that you can wear them for hours without any discomfort
If you want a small case that is well padded and has zippered pockets to carry necessary items, then you can hardly go wrong with this case. For cameras that you can slip in your pocket, this might be overkill. But for cameras like the Canon S5 or the Nikon P80, this case is the perfect size. I'd also recommend it for Canon G-series, Nikon's P-series, and other such cameras similar in size.
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
The images of this item look good on the site, especially the color screen. But, when I received it, it felt like a really cheap plastic case. And the color screen has low resolution quality. I used it for about 2 days, took the time to download subscription music to it and then it just died. Good alternatives are the Dell DJ and of course the more expensive iPod, both of which I own and am extremely happy with.
Great product and certainly cheaper than going to the big box office supply stores. Have certainly found my place for shopping for office products.
good UV, it is all transparentI install it on my canon 50mm F2, it works very wellI will be back
The mount works well. I read elsewhere that people added velcro to make the mount more secure. I find that if you make sure the little plastic tab on the mount snaps into the small hole on the GPS, usually with an audible click, the mount is very secure. However, I must admit, I don't do the roughest biking (jumping over logs etc.). I would have given it five stars, but a have had a little trouble with is trying to rotate on the handle bars. I kept having to tighten it up. Seems firm now however.
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.
Being the owner of an older car with a factory Bose audio system, I was considering a Bose Wave CD Sound System for my home. I was looking for something well built but smaller in size that would fit on my bedroom nightstand. That being said, a wake up alarm was also a must and I knew the Bose Wave had such. In addition, I was also interested in looking at radio's by Marantz and Harmon Kardon, however, I soon discovered that the latter two do not offer a table top, all-in-one, FM tuner with CD player.Recently, in a Newsweek magazine, I had seen a full page ad for the Tivoli Audio Music System. Frankly, I had never heard of Tivoli, but, I was awe struck that they were making a small table top system in an actual wood cabinet. Ahh, it brought back memories of the days of the old Marantz and H.H. Scott wood cabinet hi-fi systems. I was intrigued to say the least.A browse of the Tivoli Audio website revealed that the company was started by a Tom Devesto who was an associate of the legendary, late, Henry Kloss of Kloss Video and Cambridge Sound Works. The two partnered to form Tivoli Audio almost a decade ago. Tivoli specializes in small AM/FM Radios, some with CD, most of which are `clothed' in beautiful wood cabinetry offered in cherry, walnut or painted in glossy piano white or glossy piano black.Back in December 2007, I started seriously contemplating purchasing the Tivoli Audio Music System in Cherry finish. This flagship Tivoli system was priced at 599.00, direct from Tivoli, and was priced the same at Amazon.com. I was not only impressed with the wood enclosure but was also interested in the Tivoli AM/FM receiver design. Unlike most other radio/receiver manufacturers, Tivoli uses a `Gallium Arsenide Metal Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor', (GaAs MES-FET). It's a mouthful I know but it is similar to cell phone receiver technology and Tivoli claims that this transistor is better at handling multiple strong signals than integrated circuits or bipolar transistors. Bottom line, great reception of those weak FM stations! Another need on my list since I have yet to find a radio that gets classical 107.5 clearly here in South-Eastern Massachusetts.I decided to send for the Tivoli Brochure and within a week, it was mailed to me. Low and behold, the first week of January 2008 rolls around and I am back on the Tivoli web site checking out their systems. I am shocked to see that the price of the Tivoli Audio Music System in Cherry & Walnut finish is now 999.00. That's right, a whopping 400.00 more. I decide to call the Tivoli Representative who was kind enough to staple his business card inside the mailed brochure. I asked the Tivoli Rep. If I was reading correctly that these systems had jumped up in price on their site. The Tivoli Rep. stated that the new 999.00 price was correct and that `Corporate' had informed them to increase the price on Jan 1, 2008. I then advised the Tivoli Rep. that I noticed that the price of the radio at Amazon was still at 599.00, through Amazon's vendor, J & R Audio. The Tivoli Rep. stated that the Amazon price should also now be 999.00 and that was the price that I would have to pay. I asked the Rep. if there were any updates or design changes to the 999.00 one compared to the 599.00 one. The Rep. stated that the radios were identical and that the price had changed due to supply and demand. Well, the next thing the Rep. heard was my dial tone because I had hung up and was frantically trying to log into my account at Amazon. In the end, I got the radio through Amazon for the 599.00. Unfortunately, to all considering this radio, a week later, the price at Amazon also jumped up to 999.00.Regardless, I've had the radio for 3 weeks now and love it! The system has 2 front facing speakers and a `down firing' subwoofer, auto dimming display, digital tuner with 6 AM and 6 FM presets, separate external AM and FM antennas, FM Radio Data Service (RDS), slot load single CD player, dual Sleep timers with Snooze, a thin remote control and more. The 2 individual sleep timers can be set for tone wake up, radio or cd. If the power goes out, the back-up batteries keep the alarm in sequence so your not late for work. The system has a built in equalizer that you can turn on as well as a bass adjustment knob, the latter strangely placed on the back of the unit. I guess Tivoli does not think this is adjusted as often as the treble, which is controlled via a push of the volume knob on the front.I found that the FM tuner was fantastic at pulling in distant stations clearly. I even find that I am getting FM stations that I did not know even existed as I can not get them on my living room, Pioneer A/V Receiver.Negatives? Well, there are some minor ones. The biggest would be that this thing now costs 400.00 bucks more that it did last month! Other trivial items are the fact that this radio receives so many decent stations that you will find that the 6 presets buttons are no where near enough. The digital display automatically dims to reductions in ambient room light, but, with all the lights out at night I found that the display was too bright to have by the bedside. I was able to cure this problem by purchasing some `static cling' household window tint film and cutting a piece to place over the display lens. The factory ships a piece of this cling film on the face in the box to prevent scratching but it is a clear piece. I wound up using two tinted cling sheets together to get the brightness down to a acceptable level for the bedroom. Also, the units auto sensor eye is off to the side and not affected by my added cling sheet so it still brightens the display for easier reading when room lights are turned on. The small straight-wire FM antenna included was ok but I got even better reception with a dipole antenna, with adapter, purchased on e-bay. Lastly, the buttons on the radio face and the remote control are somewhat of an issue. The buttons on the face are neatly and symmetrically laid out but they are all sized the same so its hard to figure out which is which in low lighting or no lighting situations. Each button is labeled, just above, on the face of the radio. It would have been nice if Tivoli had made these name tags dimly back-lit as in automobile switch/dash control design. The remote suffers the same maladies as the buttons all `feel' and look the same. Often at night, I will attempt to change volume but will hit the treble button or power button the latter then turning the unit off. My TV remote has glow-in-the-dark buttons. This would have been a help but perhaps Tivoli thought this would have been tacky for such a high-line system. Lastly, the unit has a 12 month warranty which is 9 months more then most electronics today.Some reviewers have complained that the `Space Phase Wide Mode' defaults to `always on' at each power on. Tivoli claims that this Wide Mode feature gives the listener a more `three dimensional, expanded sound stage'. Tivoli recommends it be on unless listening to the volume at loud levels. I have found that I normally listen to the volume at level 8-12, (out of 30 maximum volume steps), and find that I enjoy this feature being defaulted to `on'. I suppose that a regular `loud volume listener' may not approve and will have to turn this off each time. Interestingly, the equalizer can be set to `always off' so why Tivoli did not also offer that on the Wide Mode is odd. Finally, some reviewers have mentioned an issue with the CD player causing the unit's electronics to `hang' or `freeze up' thus causing all control buttons to be inoperative. My unit had an added instruction sheet, separate from the manual, addressing this condition. This instruction sheet advised that, the unit be turned off, unplugged, and the back-up batteries removed for 60 seconds, then all power restored. I have only seen this happen one time and it was caused, not by my use of the CD, but when I plugged the unit into another outlet and quickly turned the power on. The display lit up but was blank and no controls would work so I followed the this procedure and all has been well since.
I read about these guys on either ilounge or CNET and went for it. They are pretty solid...good bass if you are concerened about that...nice high...a bit rough in the middle ranges. Great for the money. I hear Klipsch has a new set of cans that are better than these and I may spring for those too. No bells and whistles here...just meat and potatoes...but meat and potatoes that are dependable and workhorse.
I have had experience in both the Palm and Pocket PC fields, owning a Palm Vx and HP Jornada 525. This Jornada 680 is a REMARKABLE machine. The Windows CE is very similar to the normal Windows.One important thing to think about before buying: Do you want to spend about $600-700 on a new one or spend about $250 for a new and used one on ebay.com? I bought mine there NEW for $260!The display is wonderful, even though 256 colors. The keyboard eventhough small has many standard features of a normal keyboard. For normal typing, it is not to great, but for touch typing its great. It has a Compact-Flash slot and PC card slot for LAN, etc. It has a 56k modem which is a real rocket.I have given 4 stars for the small keyboard, which is not a real problem. A MUST for busy people!
This is an outstanding usb microphone. DNS is an excelllent program but no matter its accuracy guarantees, it is only as good as the microphone used in the process. A digital microphone is essential...it's very nice of Nuance to send a monaural mic with the program but it is basically junk...The Plantronics SDP 400 has allowed me to utilize the program to its fullest potential...admittedly, having a great processor on my computer (3.5 ghz) with 10 gb of memory is a huge plus, but I noticed considerable accuracy gains from the time I began using it no my laptop (8 gb memory and 2.3 ghz Intel I5). This would have gotten five stars if a little engineering had gone into the product that would give me some assurance that I didn't have to treat it like a Faberge Egg...it is that light and flimsy...but, I treat it accordingly, and expect it to last as well as I take care of it. Buy it or its replacement, you won't be sorry.
I dislike this product because it did not work on my iPod Shuffle. I attempted multiple variations of troubleshooting and never got a single step further than plugging it in.
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.
I have one of those gimp TV's w/out an svideo input, so with this cable, I can watch things from my laptop onto my tv
Nice little MP3 player. It's tiny and will clip anywhere on your clotheing while working out on the treadmill, but plan on buying a quality set of earphones because the ones that come with it are terrible. They do not stay in if your active at all.
I am a college student and recently bought this lock for computer security. My sister, who is also in college, bought one as well. Both of us have now had to saw this lock off our computers because it has suddenly changed the combination and became locked on my computer, keeping me from taking it anywhere. The only solution Targus gives is to "try every possible combination." There are 10,000 possible combos. This is an extremely terrible product, do not buy it.
- Very loose fitting- Sound quality is not very good- keeps slipping out of the ear, have to press hard to tuck it back in- All these problems faced just by using the headphones in sitting position. If used with actual sport activities, I am sure some more problems would pop up.
Excellent product made with a very substantial metal(bullet-proof)case as opposed to the plastic construction on a similar product made by Monster. The high level of joule protection is also comforting.
Fit my Nikon 330 perfect - very secure - received my item very quickly & professionally packaged. Thank you!
The screen is moderately clear, I would say fuzzy to look at and after two months with very little use, the dvd player no longer works. It is beyond the return date, so now we are stuck with a crappy tv and no dvd player. Guess you get what you pay for.
The cord works just fine, but by the time you get the USB cord and the 12v cord together, there is a lot of cord. It would make more sense to have a cigarette adapter that pluged into the back of the unit the same way the USB cord does, that way there isn't a bunch of cord attached to the unit.
Works well on my 27 inch iMac. It's secure enough for sure, but the attachment isn't tight against the computer. it has some jiggle room. doesn't look like this effects the security factor though.
Like others I was nervous about making such a large purchase online. I have bought items online before but not for anything like this, and never before from Amazon.com.But, I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! The TV is phenomenal. I also tweaked around a bit, but honestly, out of the box it was pretty decent.The shipping was fast, professional, and FREE!!! I recieved it Friday, had Dish Network upgrade me to HD DVR on Saturday and I have the best picture i have ever seen on a TV in my home. This is my first HD and it lives up to all the hype. It has a sharp crisp well defined picture in HD programming. SD programming is not quite as sharp but far better than any CRT TV.I highly recommend this TV, even if you are skeptical. Amazon.com dropped their price $50 2 days after I bought it. I called them up and they credited my card the $50 without ANY hassle. Customer service is great.I highly recommend using the HDMI input out of your set top box if its equipped with a HDMI output. Also i took some advice from another post here and didn't get the Samsung stand. I bought a Sauder stand #401346[...] that has plenty of storage and the TV fits perfectly.
This product came I took it out of it's package used it right away.1. Plug it into the wall.2. Plug it into your IPOD.and that's it! It charges it up nicely without a computer and your g2g (Good to Go) for the hip impaired.And Yes it was a bargain
These blank dvds are giving me such a headache. Some would record and some wouldnt. I tried these because it was dubbed the best blank media...NOT !!! I've had more success with Verbatim. So, from now on I will use Verbatim DVD Rs.
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!!
This is my third panasonic TZ camera. It takes fantastic pictures and has a quick shutter time. The zoom capabilities are incredible. I've never been in the market for a pricey professional camera but my pictures are important to me. You can't beat the quality of the photos, the ease of use, and the affordability of this camera. It even has a setting for babies and children where it marks how old they are to the day on each photo. Would definitely recommend!
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 recently purchased the Transend 16GB TS16SDHC6 Memory card or use in my new Canon FS200 Camcorder, and am thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. Great price, speedy shipping and super performance add up to: "I'd buy it again".kjszeliga
This hub is exactly what I was looking for - powered, compact, and designed to stay where I put it. It's smaller than I expected it to be which is a plus, too! The only improvement I could wish for was for more of the connections to be on the same side of the unit but it works really, really well.
I bought one of these for my daughter's homework needs as well as for the CD printing ability. Delighted with the purchase. The US printers will not print to CD as default, you need to do a quick Google search to learn how to do it. Ink is cheap, especially if you refill yourself (maybe $0.50 a cartridge). Print quality is excellent. Outside plastic case looks like junk, but the inside is what counts, right?I'm now trying to buy another one on eBay, but everyone is getting wise to the value of this printer. Many of them are now going for $200+ and that's a little rich for my blood.So:excellent print qualityCD printingcheap inkreplaceable nozzlesduplexingA great machine. I have to scratch my head when I read some of the negative reviews on this site...
This case is very handy. It keeps the player from sliding around and protects the finish. Good fit!
I have been involved in the electronics industry since the mid 1970s. Considering the price of this product, there would still be plenty of profit if this headset were manufactured somewhere in the "Free World".Seller will not ship this item to a PO Box. This can be an inconvenience to many buyers.The plastic shell for the 3.5 mm plug is very large and I found that sometimes the protective cases for various products do not have a large enough opening to accommodate 3.5 mm plug.These protective cases have a hole in them so you can plug in ear phones or a headset. I tried two different cases for my iPod classic but the Sennheiser PXC 350 plug was to large to go through.I also found that the Sennheiser PXC 350 can't be used with a iPod nano when the Dock connector is in use do to the large size of its 3.5 mm plug. (Apple's 3.5 mm plug fits fine.)This headset has a power ON LED that is the correct color (Red, not Blue).
Purchased this radio so I could listen to Progressive Talk Radio, KQKE in San Francisco, while I work on my collector cars during the day and when I go for my hour walk each day. I just slip it in my shirt pocket and put the ear phones on under my work hat or my walking hat and it's just great. Excellent tone quality. Station stays put. Very easy to use. I recommend this radio. I am completely satisfied with it. I love listening to the Quake, because it speaks to me and for me. Thanks to Sony for this product. My partner enjoys music so I don't bother him and I get to listen to good liberal talk.
I am very satisfied with the quality of this product.After using the thumper on my body for 15 minutes I felt relaxed and rejuvinated. I have gotten many professional massages, but only a few have lived up to the quality of the massage I get from using the thumper every day in the comfort of my home.The product is extremely well made and easy to use. The weight of the thumper allows you to guide the machine easily down your back, so that you reach those sore muscles, and the thumper is easy to use on your own body.At a glance, the product might seem expensive, but it's actually the price of one professional massage, and if used correctly, you will be able to enjoy the thumper for many years and get a high quality massage ona daily basis.This is a wonderful product, and you will certainly be happy you purchased it!
My company recently bought us all toughbooks for use in the field and provided us with boxes of self moistened computer wipes (two different brands thant I don't remember the names of them) and yhey were horrible. Poor cleaning and left streaks. So when I went to look for a product for my home computers and flatscreen HDTV I figured I'd give the Monster product a try. Well, my compnay now uses this product after showing it to our IT geek.This product is awesome. My only complaint is I wish they provided another micro fiber cloth with it. It leaves no streaks and yes it will clean dry snot off your screen (my three year old still forgets to cover her face when she sneezes) as well as fingerprints (again she loves to touch the screens on both my computer and flatscreen.Excellent product.5 stars.
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.
This item was easy to use and the software was simple. But after I downloaded my photos a red line appeared right through the middle of each picture and even on the "downloading screen". I emailed TAO but of course received no response. The picture quality was poor and once you save the photos to the software you can't edit them. You have to erase them, upload them to the software, edit them, and then redownload them... daunting! I ultimately had to return the item.
I've tried to install this Printer on several machines running Windows XP via Ethernet and every time on each machine there has been a problem with the installation (which btw takes about 25 minutes to complete).This scanner's TWAIN driver does not work well at all with any version of Adobe Acrobat Writer (I've tried versions 5, 6.0, and 7.5). One cannot scan documents directly from Adobe Acrobat to create a file. HP Support does not recognize this as their issue. As I am someone who relies heavily on Acrobat Writer (which costs twice as much as this printer), I cannot tolerate this incompatibility.I am sending this printer back and going with my father-in-laws advice. "HP is no longer a quality product, but another brand like Brother"Overall, I am very disappointed in this product. It is sad to see that my old HP Bubble Jet Printer (which is 10 years old and still working fine), is built with a much higher standard of quality than this current 6310.
Unique little piece of equipment. The first time I've actually used something like this and it is phenomenal. Makes me wonder what I was doing before.
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I have tried a few headsets and this one far exceeds the others I have tried. Sound quality is very good, durability is excellent, and it is comfortable.
hey guys just got in my radioshark 2 this morning and it is working flawlessly for me. I'm using a mac running leapord and the reception is great with no static. I was a bit skeptical on purchasing this because i read the other reviews of bad reception but it crystal clear on fm.I Recommend this product to everyone!
The package was sealed but upon opening the lens had alot of lint on it as if it was used.
For the money, this is hard to beat. I have had this battery for 7-8 months and it is still going strong.
A mouse without a mousepad? This cool Gyration mouse can be used in the air! Just move it around in the air and click on whatever you want. Perfect for carpal tunnel users!Charge the mouse up, and then simply use it. There's no 'learning' mode necessary. You pick up the mouse and wave it around. Gyroscopes within the mouse track where you are pointing and move the mouse on the screen accordingly.Click to click, hold down a button to point somewhere else. It's very straightforward and also very relaxing. Instead of leaning forward and putting pressure on your wrist to do any mouse movements, you just lean back in your chair and rest your arm whereever you want.If you're doing something keyboard intensive, the mouse does work fine on the table too - so you don't lose normal mouse functionality. But if you are doing something that just requires a mouse - surfing the web, paging through an ebook or making a presentation - it's easy to lean back, wander around, put your feet up. The mouse works wonderfully from any location. It works on radio waves so you don't have to be &quot;pointing at&quot; the receiver.Highly recommended for those who do a lot of mouse-only surfing or computer work, and also great for presentations.
I bought this lens to use with my 7D and haven't been disappointed. It is actually a 16-35 with a 'crop sensor' camera, which is what I was shooting for. After reading numerous reviews on Canon wide angle lenses, I settled on this gem. Many describe it as &#34;L&#34; series glass in a regular package-I agree.
This product is just amazing, We've had it for almost a month now and used it a dozen times, it's just perfect. It doesn't talk too much on the directions and acquires the satellite connection as soon as you switch on the GPS. It uses up battery pretty soon, so will recommend having the vehicle charger at all times in your vehicle. But has good options to save on battery as well, you can chose to close the backlight after 30 secs of usage of the GPS, this conserves its battery power and the GPS will automatically lit on the backlight once you have a change in direction. Our experiences with it are simply wonderful!
I love the LOW price and solid fit of these headphones. I like the forward facing earphones for a bit of ambient sound allowing your to hear others talking to you so you know you need to "pull the plug" for a quick stop.The hard molded plastic is a BIT uncomfortable over say, 6 or 7 hours, of nonstop wearing. While there are other models using the over-ear hook with both softer plastic and a facing ear canal models. These, though, have the downside of the "straight jack" (see below).The Sony brand has the FAR more practical J design of the mini-jack plug in (compared to far less impractical "straight" mini jacks)less prone to getting knocked around.BUT, like every brand of inexpensive headphones usually they wear out about 4 months of HEAVY use, usually leaving one side working (very annoying) but enough to limp by on until you get to that handy back-up pair! (Tolerable for audio-books, stereo more crucial for music.)So, for the low price I buy several at a time allowing a handy "backup pair". My spouse (an even heavier user) follows my lead and we share our "hoard". In fact I'm back here to "restock" (and have to put in my 50 cents clearly worth more than than two measly cents plus inflation).It's simply unreasonable to expect inexpensive earphones (even pointless prices) to last for years. So even though this is likely "planned obsolescence" making them heavier duty would cost a small fortune and likely won't fix the problem just extend it for a few MORE months, no value. The fine wires, despite the quality the wires, always small, twisting during use or "on-the-go-storage".So there is no 5th star for the 1) Harder plastic 2) Very predictable, four to five months avg., need for a "fresh pair". Still, at the price they're MUCH more affordable, and practical, than more expensive models. The four stars are for the great value.
The antenna does a good job. It was easy to mount and had plenty of cable length to make it easy to run from the roof to my boombox in my office. I am now able to listen to my Sirius radio in my house as well as in my car.
Works! What more is it supposed to do! :)
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!
We have had this printer for only about a month but it works great so far. We have been pleased with HP products in the past. Our last printer was an Epson. It quit in less than a year... they did send us a free replacement newer model, but it only lasted about two years. Now we are back with HP.
Canned air is great for cleaning electronics, the inside of computer cases, keyboard, etc... This particular 3m canned air works well. To those complaining about the smell, I have to wonder how you are using this canned air. I've used an entire bottle to clean several keyboards and a computer and cannot smell it at all. Either you all have a much keener sense of smell than I do, or you're improperly using the product. There is no discernible smell from the 'bittering agent' that I can detect.Bottom line, this stuff works well. It's a great price as well. I can easily recommend it to anyone except those that intend to try and get high off it.
This subwoofer is performing to my expectations. It was well protected in its packaging & delivered on time. I was particularly pleased with the polarity switch that was absent on my other subs. The bass integrates well with my polk tsi100 speakers.
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.
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.
By now most serious speaker shoppers have read some of the praise Wharfedale has garned regarding the retooling of its Diamond line of speakers. In my opinion, that praise has been well earned. Like all good speakers, the 8.3's posses the ability to reproduce recorded musical content accurately. However, the 8.3's ultimate strength lie in it's ability to produce a very wide and deep soundstage. Musical instruments seem to float in space without ever "wandering" or losing their correct position. Want a good demo? Listen to any track from Flim and the BB's "New Pants." Vocalists take on almost ghost-like attributes (you can hear'em, almost touch 'em, but you can't seem 'em). Dawn Upshaw's "I Could Write a Book" from her Rogers and Hart songbook is a great example of what the 8.3's can do with in this instance. You get the sense you're in a small club, maybe a table back from the stage. Close your eyes and you can see Miss Upshaw on stage. The tweeter has to take some credit here. It's capable of reproducing sound without being analytical. It simply reveals details better than many other speakers, some of which cost lots more.I realize this is not a perfect world and the 8.3's are not perfect either. Their shortcomings? These are not big speakers. Not that big by itself means better. While they are capable of playing loud, they do have they're limits. They can be pushed too far and they're not too forgiving in this instance. To be fair though, these speakers are using only a six and half inch woofer and they do get the most from it.Why four stars? They are not perfect, but I have to remind myself that these are really bookshelf speakers at heart and cost just [$$$]. Bottom line, used in the right location, with a good front end and not driven to extremes, the 8.3 is a winner. It's sure to deliver lots of musical satisfaction.
Now I would rate at 3 stars - GPS great Bluetooth unreliable and hard failureUpdate - The impressive bluetooth phone connections did not last for long, unable to enable BT, several fixes worked for a while, then failed again, appears to be Garmin wide problem all models including the latest ones seem to be experience BT problems. Garmin not interested in providing fix.Original Review. Very pleased with Garmin N&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS . I bought it just before a trip and never took the time to read the owners manual, however I was able to use it to its full capability just using common sense, very consumer friendly which allows you to immediately access its capabilities. I expected great navigation which I got, the bluetooth phone connection was for me the most impressive feature, it made it easy while searching for a motel at the end of the day.I accepted the promotional Amazon Credit Card offer to get a $30 credit, which I received, after paying the Card off when I returned from the trip, I was surprised that Amazon/Chase added a $30 late fee to my account to cancel out the $30 credit offer, even though I had paid the balance online within the first week of receiving my statement. Bottom line recommend the GPS - however stay away from Amazon/Chase Credit Card.
Like the idea of being able to order all at one time.
I was planning to upgrade my C-3040 and tried different 5 megapixels cameras, such as Canon G5, Nikon Coolpix 5700 and Olympus 5050. C-3040 made better focus pictures than G5 or Nikon 5700!!! Olympus 5050 made identical pictures and although it had more features and accepts more card formats I was not able to justify the upgrade.This showed me I made a right choice purchasing this camera.
This case is fantastic for the price. Absolutely love the magnetic catch. I use it for my Canon SD800 even though it is for the Nikon Coolpix series. Snug, but I already dropped my camera (a first time in years) and this case protected it. Without the case, I suspect my Canon would be history.
AD SAY NOTHING ABOUT FOR USE IN AUTO. IF THEYCAME WITH A (IR) INFERRED TRANSMITTER THEY WOULD WORKFINE I GUESS. BUT THEY DON'T. SO IF YOU DON'T HAVEA INFERRED UNIT FOR GET THIS ONE.BY THE WAY WE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT IR MEANT.
Exactly what I ordered. Description of cable was exactly what I needed. Fixed problem I was having with my subwoofer.
Card has worked fine on my Alaska cruise vacation. Shipping was expedient.
OK, so I love this product but I've but submitted two way lower price requests, and the price have not declined by even 1Cent! If you really want this go to http://store.yahoo.com/justdeals/9651020100nr.html
I just received my COBY dig. frame. Put about 25 pics on a memory chip and stuck into the device.Pressed slide show and it started working. Minimum frame time is 5 seconds and I wish it were faster for my needs (window display in gallery), and the color is not perfect, but it was only about $107. so I'll live with it.
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.
I do not know where my cassette recorder is...I have e-mailed amazon but have not even received a response as of yet....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....
Our Philips DVD Home Theatre System HTS3450 just lost all its sound. It is really too bad as the DVD player still works, just no sound. We had it for about 2 years. I hate the thought of having to fill a landfill with all this plastic just because a company can't make a lasting product. I will be looking for a better made system to replace this one. Save your money and the environment and find a better made product.
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.
This item works like expected. Simple straight forward manual in how to install. For small tweeter, their performance is good.
I bought this after comparing several speaker systems for my iPod. I really like the the sound on the Altec, especially for its price. I also like having the FM radio built in.BUT.... the unit stopped playing my iPod after about a month.
This item works great, it was very inexpensive, and it arrived in the shortest amount of time projected. I am very pleased with my purchase.
I had a Pronto remote for years and never got as many "acitvities" programed as I did in one evening with the Logitech Harmony 1000. The "help" program has been very useful. Great product!!!
I am very unhappy with my product, the cord I received is NOT what I ordered and is not what is shown in the picture. I am VERY unhappy.
These sound almost as good as my $200 Ultimate ears! So at $25.00 I'd say they're a good deal ;)
I have owned this clock for about 4 months, and the first 3 were just fine. After that, it stopped working properly with my ipod. Nothing I did fixed the fact that I could no longer wake to my ipod. To add to that, its buttons have recently changed operation (eg. the "set alarm" button now changes the display's brightness, the snooze button does not function). I would highly suggest purchasing a different product if you plan on using your ipod in this clock with frequency.
This filter is good for protecting the lens of the camera to avoid damage and suffers no scratches and protect the camera
I had the C3030, but sold that and bought this because of the f1.8 lens on it (vice 2.8 on the 3030) which makes an already outstanding camera even better. This camera outstrips the performance of my 35 mm SLR, and after much research, I concluded it outperforms most digital cameras as well.When it comes right down to it, picture quality is what makes or breaks a digital camera. The C3040 sweeps the field. Color quality and sharpness exceeds my 35 mm. I took a face portrait of my son and blew it up to just his eyeball - you could count the tiny veins in his eye. You can easily blow up pictures beyond 8 x 10 and still have sharp pictures. It does a better job reproducing sharp, realistic colors than most Kodak film. I show the pictures to professional photographers using ten-thousand dollar cameras and they are all surprised at how close the performance comes to theirs.Low light capability is very good with the C3040. The menu is easily navigated (although it will take a little study of the manual; the camera has a lot of capability) and the controls are, for the most part, very easy to use. The camera is nicely programmable for those who want to venture there. The memory-buffered multi-picture capability (like a fast motor drive in an SLR) is very handy for action shots. The camera is extremely compact considering its capability and can be carried easily. When taking pictures, it is very comfortable and natural to hold, unlike many other digital cameras.The 3040 improved its interface capability since the 3030 model. You no longer need software loaded on a computer - plug in the USB cable and the camera is recognized as another hard drive for dragging and dropping files (or you can use the included software). I took it a step further and bought an inexpensive Smart Media PC card adaptor. I pop the card out of the camera and into the PC slot and it is a near instant download of 128 MB of pictures! (I purchased the 128 MB card and it holds a huge number of pictures).It uses up batteries, but no more than other digital cameras. I purchased 1400mah NiMH batteries and travel charger...it works great and lasts a reasonable amount of time; hasn't been a problem.I have taken many hundreds of pictures, perhaps thousands, without a glitch. One of my few complaints is the flash performance, but the camera takes such great pictures without the flash, especially with a tripod, I mostly don't use it.Olympus has come out with a new model already to one-up this one. I believe it's the C-4040, at 4.2 megapixel or something. I'm sure that's a great camera too, but you don't need it unless you routinely blow up your pictures to greater than 8 x 10.Bottom line is you will love this camera.
wow...what an excellent product...people freak out when the hear the "Creative Wireless" name...i have a Linksys 802.11b router....and it took me 10 minutes to set everything up...(eventhought that i have WEP encryption in my wireless network)the Creative wireless works like an IPOD....easy to usewhen you select a song, dont espect to listen it inmediately, its gona take about 8 seconds...but not a big deal
NEC has had the AccuSync line for a few years now and this is the sixth monitor I've bought or recommended to someone. If you're looking for a good monitor but don't have the money for the more expensive units, this is one you should really look at.
Tried it. Cleared up the problem I had been having with my home DVD player. DVDs would not load. Everything plays now! Tried it on my CD player in my 9 year old jeep wrangler, it improved tremendously especially CDs that I burned myself.
I recently used this card in a Panasonic camera that also takes HD movies. The card easily recorded the videos without artifacts. This is an excellent value.
The scroll wheel on the mouse doesn't work. Sometimes it does nothing. You are just wasting your time. Other times, it scrolls down a little, and then jumps back up. I use the scroll wheel alot and if it doesn't work, the mouse is practically useless to me. I should have bought the keyboard as wired, which would have been less money, and then a competitor's mouse. Microsoft needs to learn to do it right before putting junk in the marketplace.
I cannot provide a review of this product as the incorrect item was sent to me. I cancelled the order and returned the incorrect item.
I am 100% satisfied with this camera. This camera is worth every penny. I installed it to monitor my store and when I show the image quality to my friends who have surveillance systems in their stores/offices they are simply astonished!. The range of motion is extremely useful and you HAVE TO SEE the Zoom to belive it!. You can check the skin pores of the people if you want ;) (I'm not kidding here!); It's impressive, you can read the reports your employees are writing TOTALLY CLEAR. The 2 way Audio support is also amazing, I can pick up almost every speech of my 700 Square Feet Store, and when I'm traveling (and when i'm at my office too) I can use the camera like an IP Phone.You Name It, the Camera excels it: Image Quality, Sound Quality, EXTREME ZOOM, Low Light Image Quality, Motion Detection (and maybe a dozen more useful functions I can't remember at this moment or haven't got the time to learn).. This camera has it all...Update: April 2009.Still working flawlessly almost Non-Stop for all this years, and to this date, I haven't seen something comparable (in image quality, integrated web-server, two-way audio) installed here in my country, for a technology product to be up to date for all this years, seems that D-Link really made a future-proof product!.
I bought this converter knowing it would be heavy, understanding that a well made lens with good glass will always be heavy, so don't be scared by the reviews reading "the lens weighs more than the camera itself," which is true, but what would you expect to weight more,layers of glass or a cmos chip and minimotherboard? In the film industry, the nicer lenses can be so heavy it takes two people to lift them(zoom/telephoto), let's you know you are handling something expensive and precious. I had a hard time finding before and after shots, so here is a simple comparison: from 7 feet away, the camera could see to a car doors edges to the car frame, and with converter you see all the tires. You will never take it off once used.
I am very satisfied. Arrived on time in great shape. Was able to use it to clean my Honda Goldwing player and listen to some old tapes.
I have been a Microtek fan for quite a few years, having started out with a Scanmaker III, then a Scanmaker 5, and finally progressing to the 1800f. The 1800f has firewire and USB connections, which makes switching between my PC and Mac effortless. Much easier to use then the old SCSI scanners I had and much improved optics. I was pondering getting a slide scanner but this one works great for archiving the thousands of slides that I have from my photography days. It has a slide holder so that you can have it scan quite a few slides at the same time, thus a nice time saving feature like my Scanmaker 5. The difference is this one has much crisper images and is light years ahead in speed. Overall I am very impressed with the scanner and its abilities.
We live in an older house with those wonderful lath and plaster walls that are great on soundproofing and even better at stifling wireless signals. Our computer and router are upstairs and there was no appreciable signal downstairs. I saw an article in PC magazine on wireless range extenders and decided to give it a try.I first got the range extender kit, installing the range extender itself in the staircase which helped improve the signal significantly. But there were still areas downstairs that were dead. I then added another Netgear WGX102 range extender in the center of the house and the signal strength is now evenly distributed all over the house and even out to our deck by the pool.You should not expect the signal to be as good as a hardwire connection and in my opinion, the setup instructions provided by Netgear are confusing. Security is an issue and you should seriously consider investing in a good wireless security system like McAfee's.But I am otherwise very pleased. For less than $200, I avoided a lot of holes in the wall to hardwire outlets downstairs. Wireless gives me the freedom I wanted.
There is a distinct tininess to the sound. It is definitely not of the Bose standard of sound quality.
I purchased the Er6i earphones based on recommendations from fellow motorcyclists. While the headphones do a good job of isolation and fit under a helmet rather well, they leave much to be desired in the sound department. I should have considered other reviews more carefully when they commented on lack of bass response. No matter what I tried (all buds including the earplug type) the headphones sealed well and were comfortable but lacked full range response. Music just sounded flat and tinny. If you desire strong mid-range sound or any decent amount of bass I can't recommend these headphones. Since returning the ER6i's I have had terrific results molding i-pod style earbuds with silicone (do a search for custom earplugs). I find that this option provides both the isolation and full range sound I was craving.
I used this cartridge to print out xmas pictures and the quality was wonderful. Many relatives that received pictures thought they were professionally taken and printed.
I was impressed with the sound this little unit has. It is room filling. The sound is chrisp and clear. One warning, when you fold the unit for storage you will hear a click. The cover has locked over the speakers. To open the unit, gently push upward on the cover!!! I love having a power supply included for the price. I wish it had come in a box for later storage insted fo that stupid shrink wrap!
I bought two of these routers brand new, and a family member bought one as well. ALL 3 of them are defective. If a computer on the network reboots, the routers compeltely shut down. Also many services, like email, would not work through the router. It makes little sense. But these routers are junk, they simply won't work, and I reccomend everyone AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. You might as well go buy a brick, it will work just as well on your network. (NOT AT ALL!)
This product gives you the best in internet radio. Installation was very easy and I was tuning the web in a matter of minutes. The tuner functions are straight forward and the software is easy to use. The tuner makes it very easy to scan around and find something you like.The iRhythm comes preprogrammed with lots of audio streams from a diverse crosssection of what is avaliable on internet radio. This product has something for everyone, news, music, talk as well as a wide variety of unusual stations from all around the world.
Good product Quality, Well built.Seems to be Coated, but not Multi Coated on all surfaces (get a strong relfection off the glass). The filters that claimed Multicoating were more expensive. This filter works well, no complaints.
My order was messed up by the post office and I contacted them about my issue. They immediately responded offering a refund or seeing out a new one. I requested a new one and it arrived last week. It's brand new and everything worked out.
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
We recently took a trip to Los Angeles and rented a car. We've used the one's that are available in the rental cars in the past, but found them too difficult to use. The Garmin Nuvi 360 is easy to learn and got us around the city perfectly!! The directions are clear and the voice quality is easy to understand. Its portability is a big plus. I also recommend purchasing the bean bag that is designed specifically for this model. It's a bit heavy to tote, but keeps it in place on the dashboard of any car. The one that comes with the Garmin falls off the windshield too easily and is outlawed in California and some other states.
I got this arm band because I like to run, walk and bike and I didn't want to be holding my iPod all the time or putting it in my pocket (just in case I didn't have one). Its nothing fancy, it just does exactly what you think you would. It comes with this sleeve that slides onto the band; which is nice because that sleeve can be used without the band so you can protect your iPod all the time. It also comes with a plastic screen cover, but to be honest the stickers on those always confuse me and I never know how to put it on right, so I haven't used it yet. Also, if you have skinny arms (girls you know what I am talking about), the twig skinny arms, this item is probably not going to be the best for you. I don't think it would strap tight enough so it wouldn't fall down while you were using it. All in all, for me, its just what I was looking for.
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 installed this unit in my '84 pontiac grand prix, under the passenger seat. i have to say though that this unit adds more mid-range than bass. it DOES deliver bass but its not a very clean and effortless bass sound. i can tell the amp is really having to try hard to reach down grab some of those lower tones, and they really don't come out sounding velvety smooth. its alot more of a punchy-bass. i listen to artists like kraftwerk, alpha, the timewriter, and lots of other electronic music that has a very wide range of highs and lows. i'd say for the average everyday music listener, this is a great unit. but for someone who prefers to have that nice soothing well-rounded balance in their music, then stray away from this...but then again, what else can u expect for this price!
I've owned several iPods and had a bunch of cases, including thin and thick silicon skins,lucite boxes, and aluminum armour. In the end I prefer the basic skin because it's less bulky - even though it provides a bit less protection. The iSkin Evo2 gets it right:* the silicon is thick enough to provide some real protection.* additional thickness at both bottom corners - the most likely impact spots.* Cover for the dock socket to keep dust out. Most skins omit this.* Thick impact resistant screen protection that really stays put and doesn't have a little adhesion dot in the middle that changes size and shape with the weather (always drives me nuts) like on most other skins. This screen cover is really transparent too - with much less visual distortion than usual.* Hole for unimpeded wheel access. This sacrifices some protection in exchange for full click wheel performance. I'll take the trade.All in all - excellent value for the money and a great balance of attributes.
Just got this product a few weeks ago. It's good. Some have complained about the blue light being too bright - not sure I understand the criticism, but in any case, it's not too bright for me. The thing works great, and is very small (which is good), the pictures make it look larger. No complaints, glad I bought it.
I purchased this product for a family member and they absolutely loved it. I hesitated at first because of the price but when they opened it and when we saw the quality, I have wanted 3 more since!! AMAZING JOB
Considering how most peoples' homes are wired, an RF remote is absolutely essential to conveniently and cheaply watch a Direct-TV signal on more than one TV in a house. Since only Direct-TV's expensive HD satellite boxes have RF remote capability, the RF-based Next Generation Remote Control Extender is a Godsend for those of us with the lowly standard Direct-TV boxes! And the best part is that you can continue to use your existing remote.If you haven't figured it out, what you're buying is a small, sub-AAA battery sized transmitter that fits, along with a rechargeable battery, inside an AAA battery sized unit. If your usual remote takes AAA batteries, just insert this unit in place of one of your batteries. If your remote takes AA size batteries, the AAA-size transmitter/battery unit is just slipped inside of an AA battery size sleeve (supplied) which is inserted in your remote in place of one of the AA batteries. The "saucer", which runs on a plug-in transformer (supplied), re-broadcasts an IR signal whenever it receives an RF signal from your existing remote, so it is simply aimed at the device you want to control (my satellite box is in a closet in the center of the house, where the satellite signal comes in, and where all of the TV lines spread from, so the saucer lives there). Also supplied is a wired IR blaster eye (5 feet long or so) that can be plugged into the saucer, and then stuck right on top of the satellite box IR remote sensor (if your satellite box is finicky and needs a super-strong signal to work). Also, in the saucer unit is an always-charging spare rechargeable battery to swap out when the one in your remote runs down. So, set-up and use is super easy.Now, having read reviews indicating both that this will work and will not work with Direct-TV remotes, I was a little worried about ordering such an expensive item from a seller which was vague about whether they would accept a return if the item was not defective, but just incompatible. Well, I can verify that it DOES WORK nicely with my new (June 2010) Direct-TV remote model RC65 (I put the transmitter-battery unit in the lower position in the remote). In any case, the signal is evidently received from anywhere in the house, there is no noticeable time lag so button response is crisp, and the rechargeable battery has lasted for several weeks so far. In all, much, much better than messing with all of the wires and such necessary for an IR-blaster system! That said, it is a lot of money for a bit of cheap Chinese plastic and electronics. But, it does work great!!
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.
I mean,,it's just a lens cap. A Nikon lens cap that fits my lens just fine. The spring-loading in the Nikon cap feels more secure and is easier to work than those in third-party caps I've used. And, of course, it says &#34;Nikon,&#34; which I'' proud to show.
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 bought the BEFSR41 to connect 3 computers to my new Motorola Surfboard Modem SB4220. They are not compatable.After 5 HOURS on the phone with 4 different &quot;tech support&quot; experts, they had me upgrading firmware, then downgrading firmware, and finally running my cable from the modem thru a 10base-t hub. This slowed the signal to a managable rate and allowed the modem to function. But not at the speed the modem was designed for.Very frustrating Tech support.Very unhappy with the product.I will replace it soon, RMA is next.My cable company upgraded it's modems and have left this relic behind.Buyer beware.
Ive owned my Ripper XL for a little more than a year now and LOVE everything about it! Its truly the best mouse pad in the world for people who need a fast surface for gaming and Photoshop apps.
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.
I've been using my Canon S50 for the last three years thinking that it was time for an upgrade. For me, the MOST important and hardest to get photos are usually the indoor ones (ie weddings or events). So I decided to spent a bit more on camera equipment to fulfill that requirement. Having absolutely little knowledge of SLR cameras (dont get intimidated by this), you should know that there is a Program mode where you can use this as a point and shoot camera. As you get used to it, you migrate more to the manual mode and take advantage of the unique capabilities of this camera.First, Nikon lenses are great! The pictures are clear and with VR, it really helps eliminate some blurred images from shaky hands. As you proceed to no-flash indoor photography, VR helps a lot (up to only a certain shutter speed before you need a tripod). Having a 18-200mm lens covers most of your everyday needs. For me, I bought a few other lenses to play with... It will become costly but the pictures are priceless. Paying extra for VR is well worth it. When you look for other lenses, you will see the price difference with or without VR. I REALLY would recommended spending the extra on VR especially when you are zooming in..Second, the camera is VERY sturdy and quite heavy. So this is obviously not the most portable camera around. It is an SLR so what do you expect?Finally, four months after my D200 purchase, I have absolutely no regret of spending over 2300$ on this. So if you are new to SLR cams and debating whether to buy this or not AND portability is not an issue, I highly recommend that you go for it. I am sure that Canon offers a similar line of camera just as good, but I decided to try Nikon after using a Canon for so long.
Great for little kids! My daughter is almost two and loves these! Soft and comfortable for her. Small enough to fit her too with expansion capability.
This key chain is so cute! You can put it in anyway u want. I totally think you should buy one. I would give it 30 stars if I could!!
Sweet little player! Great sound, cool features, unbeatable price!! Stick your SD card in and you'll never hear the same song twice! I'm very pleased with this purchase!!
I just hooked one of these up in my car a few days ago and it seems pretty good. It's my first system containing 2 12 inch Kenwood KFC-W3011's and this amp with an 8 gauge Rockford Fosgate wiring kit. So far it seems to be giving them enough juice to thump pretty hard but it does get pretty warm and it's a little concerning. But so far it's perfectly fine with me.
The sound these speakers put out is pretty decent for the price, though nothing special. The real problem, however, is feedback. Not only are there loud pops and clicks, but they constantly pick up radio frequencies. As long as the speakers are on and the volume is low, you will hear various radio broadcasts in myriad languages (sometimes more than one at a time), and if you turn the volume up to avoid this, you get the pops and clicks. The voices made me curious at first, then it was kind of amusing. Now it's flat out annoying. This seems to be a frequent problem with Logitech speakers in general, not just this model. The Mp3 player dock is certainly nice, but does not outweigh the annoyance of the incessant feedback. Even for such a low price, these speakers are not worth it.
I've spent hours upon hours playing my GameCube with this as my memory card. Yesterday, a message pops up saying &quot;The Memory Card in Slot A is corrupted so it must be formatted, OK?&quot; Okay? No. Not okay. Hours of data lost. It's not dependable. I take very good care of my products and the memory card has not been exposed to any kind of weathering, spills, or carelessness.
I upgraded to the QuickCam Traveler from an Intel PC cam that wouldn't work with Windows 2000. Needless to say that while this model is at the high-end pricewise, it really performs and has features galore including a built-in microphone and motion-activated video capture! As a PC video camera, this model is a 5-star model packed with features, however I give it an overall 4-1/2 star rating due to its limited capabilities as a digital camera.As a video camera, close-up snapshots are clear and crisp at 640x480. Video captured at the ideal 320x200 was perfectly smooth, unlike the horribly choppy video I got from the Intel camera (forget about video at 640x480 ... USB just can't handle this kind of throughput).I didn't buy the camera for its portable digital camera capabilities, so I consider this a nice bonus. As a digital camera, it's extremely easy to use, but you don't get a flash, zoom or autofocus. The biggest problem I noticed was difficulty in getting distance shots to be in focus. There is a small slider on the front that allows you to set the focus between close-up and distance shots. The manual claims that you really only have to set it to one of the two extremes, but I found that in order to get ideal focus, I had to set the slider somewhere in between -- a minor setback that I think I can adapt to.The software is fantastic ... very elegant and integrated into a single interface ... and it's compatible with all current versions of Windows (98, ME, 2000) unlike Intel . There's even a feature to do stop-motion animations, web cam broadcasts and video emails. In short, Logitech comes through again with another stylish winner that will have the competitors envious!
This is my second Rio Player and both have been useless within a year of very mild use. When a Rio player breaks outside of the 90-day warrentee period, there is no support and no replacement.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
You get what you pay for. I tried these and was very disappointed at the quality. All were warped and touched the DVD surface and the clear outer cover was poorly attached to the case. Not a case I would put any of my DVDs into.
This is my first cordless Iron and I am impressed.The likes:Very portable, Nice carrying case, mounting base sturdy and small enough to be placed in tight spots, water refill is easy. water seems to last very long, quick heating time and the retractable cord is usually long enough for every situation.Dislikes:This iron could be a little hotter. You have to always remember to put the iron back onto the charging mount otherwise it gets cold pretty fast.I would recommend this to anyone.
This is a great cable - plugged it in and printer works fine - 2x the price at big box stationary store lol
I've read some bad reviews of this card but I guess I got lucky, it works like a charm for me. I've got a WinXP Home system with Celeron 2.6 ghz processor, 512 meg ram (emachine). Anyway, it works great. I can record analog video straight to DVD quality and my processor only jumps up arond 60-70% when I do it. The 'DVD' quality isn't really DVD quality, but the video format can be burnt directly to a DVD blank without re-encoding. (FYI: you can't get real DVD quality on the fly, you need a good encoder like tmpgenc and encode raw AVI video)The guide plus+ software works great too and makes it really easy to schedule something to record. I like to record stuff on the computer and then just dump it to a DVD-RW disc (no more re-winding tapes!) and watch in my standalone DVD player. I usually select SVCD (one of the recording options) because I can record lots more video at that level of quality, and it's still as good as VHS.Best of all, after rebate, it was only $30 at Bestbuy!
Since half of the reviews were negative I was a bit skeptical, but the HP Wireless Printing Kit is really easy to use & very convenient. I moved into a new home and don't have a messy desk area that has too much equipment.The install/set-up is easy, as well as the use of it & the price was great.
This is a flimsy piece of equipment. I had it two days before it came apart. NO GOOD.
This cable from Tiger Direct was the REAL Deal "Cables to Go"Which is a five star cable.Note that another seller (not Amazon) is using cables advertised as Cables to Gobut they are NOT Cables to Go as pictured.
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.
Can't beat the price per performance ratio of this item. It has quite a massive magnet structure for such a small price. Although the specs show it can reach down to 1Khz, I wouldn't use that as the crossover point... particularly if you select only a 6db per octave crossover. I would use a 2Khz crossover point... to prevent blowing the diaphragm.
This card is perfect for the amount of videos and pictures I take with my canon digital camera. I have hundreds taken already, with plenty of space to go.
This scanner is extremely easy to install and set up. You'll be scanning photos within about 10 minutes of getting it out of the box. Its also great that it draws its power through the USB chord as its just one less thing you need to worry about plugging in somewhere. The price for the scanner is hard to beat and with Amazon's free shipping, this is about the most affordable scanner out there. Its slim design and light weight is also a plus. So far I have run into only one draw back and that is its very limited depth of field. You cannot put anything with any dimension on the scanner and expect decent results. If the object is not touching the glass, the scanner cannot focus on the object and capture detail. If you're simply looking for a scanner that can be used to archieve photos or artwork, this is a great choice. The included software has enough options to fine tune control but I've been quite happy with the results using the software's default settings. I also scan directly into Photoshop where I can further enhance the results if need be. Its important to note that this scanner is plenty powerful for the average home user. 300+ DPI resolution is more than enough to scan a photo and capture just TONS of detail. If you're not a professional working in print theres just no need for a scanner that will capture 2400 dpi. So don't go looking at other higher priced scanners with super high resolution thinking higher is better. Chances are you will NEVER find a need to scan something in such high detail.SUMMARY:- Unbeatable price- Easy set-up- USB serves as power chord- light weight and small so its easy to move- decent surface area / bed size- Good resolution for the average home user- Great results with photos or artwork- Easy to use scanning software with decent user options- Limited depth of field, not good for 3D objects.
hey it is cool and small,.lots of delete and saves till it works fine,.good one
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!
My wife is a Paramedic. This light gives her the perfect amount of light to use her laptop and notes to complete her EMS reports without affecting the ambulance driver.
I can't believe that I went the extra mile to buy Sony and this happens. I am very disappointed. Of course it would happen about 1 month after warranty runs out. Sure you can mail it in for repairs but why not just buy another stereo. Definitely a product to RUN from.
Installing the Hawking software disabled my internal wifi antenna on my Dell D-600. Without using the Hawking antenna, the Dell could receive ZERO wifi signals (so if I wanted to go elsewhere to a wifi hotspot w/o the Hawking antenna, my wifi was totally disabled). Tech support (incomprehensible accents) said I needed to uninstall their software each time I went to a different hotspot w/o the antenna (ridiculous!!). When I ultimately threw the blasted device away and uninstalled ALL their software, my Dell's wifi capability is STILL completely broken...ZERO reception....my Dell's wifi worked fine for 5 years before installing this device...this device has ruined my laptop's ability to connect via Wifi.9-20-08 Update: Astoundingly, Hawking tech support & website are CLUELESS on this issue: after significant digging around, I found what actually happens is the Hawking installation completely disables the internal wifi card "radio". To fix it, you need to go into Control Pannel/wifi card and RE-ENABLE the radio. It is an easy fix. No one at Hawking knows about it. I called and told them. I doubt it will sink in. Too bad their stupidity is damaging their reputation & sales - but they don't seem to care. Recommendation: use a wifi PC Card that takes an external stick antenna.
I've had my Canon camera for a while and the original battery was losing charge quick. I'm always wary of non OEM parts but the price different between this and Canon was ridiculously priced. I went for the less expensive one.The battery seems to work well. It holds the charge like the original battery and also have one as a backup spare.
After becoming addicted to digital music -- and the custom playlists dispensed from my PC, PDA and MP3 player -- I wanted a way to extend this listening enjoyment to my hotel room while traveling for business (without having to use headphones). These Koss speakers have satisfied my needs quite nicely.The Koss speakers (measuring about 3.5&quot; wide, 4.5&quot; tall, and 3&quot; deep) fit easily into my suitcase. They are light and durable with hard plastic faces (not foam). And their &quot;passive&quot; design means that there are no batteries or AC cords to worry about (their only power being the signal from my audio device's output jack).The sound quality isn't great. (The bass notes sound much like a guy beating his hand on a cardboard box, and the highs sound like they are emanating from down a long hallway.) But the fidelity is vastly superior to what I get from my laptop's speakers.I can now enjoy listening to my custom playlists while traveling -- without having to endure the piped-in music available on my hotel room's cable TV or the tinny bedside clock radio. I use the Koss speakers mainly while reading the paper in the morning, or while checking my e-mails at night.(I tried using the Koss units around my home, but their sound was vastly inferior to the Labtec Spin 50 and 60 speakers that I also have -- which are larger, heavier, and require a separate AC cord plug-in.)For the convenience of enjoying digital music while traveling -- without a headset -- the Koss portable speakers perform wonderfully. (And for the price -- you can't beat 'em!)
...as a Christmas gift. He, like most teenagers, collects tons of digital media and there never seems to be enough storage space on his computer.This is different than the basic memory box; this hard drive has some software interaction, though it is easily understandable.If you need extra storage, this is a very space efficient solution. At the time that I purchased this product, the cost was on the low end of comparable storage devices.
I bought this battery as a spare for my new Panasonic DMC FZ-18. On a recent vacation, I regularly switched back and forth between this battery and the original that came with the camera and noticed no difference in battery life. Considering it's a fraction of the price of buying a spare from Panasonic, it's a great value.
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
Great product! I have had it now for about four months. It works great and has a really nice picture.
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.
What else can you say about a brother tape? It works. These folks had the best pricing available. That brings to mind a question: I believe in paying for new technology, but this is starting to get ridiculous in price!
This is a Christmas present for daughter #1. Of course how it looks is as more important that functionality. Regardless, this case is a quality product for the price. I hope it lasts a few more Christmases
Unfortunately, this remote did not work with any of our Ipods. My son asked for a remote for his Ipod for Christmas and I purchased a generic one, but it worked with my Ipod classic, but not with his Ipod video. I thought if I purchased this remote because it was made specifically fot the Ipod, but it didnt even work with my Classic. Apple told me my Ipods were too old and wanted me to purchase newer ones, but my son decided it wasnt worth it and will live without a remote!
This recorder outperformed a more expensive version I purchased supposedly for clearer recording because of a background noise filter. I could barely hear normal voice levels of a conversation with the Panasonic RN505. I used the external microphone for both to compare. My GE had much stronger sound and quality and it's [a lot] less. Convenient to use.
I bought a Westinghouse LCD TV November of 2006. It arrived broken and I had to send it back. After waiting for more than a month, a refurbished unit arrived which was obviously used for a very long time. The unit was scratched and looked very old. I called Westinghouse and said I paid for a new TV and want a new TV back. Westinghouse told me this is a standard procedure, if something is broken they can sent you back a refurbished unit even if you have not used that TV for 1 minute. It is now February and I am still waiting for a replacement. My advice: do not buy anything from Westinghouse.
I wasn't sure about these at first since they were rather inexpensive. The sound isn't fabulous but I'm no audiophile and it's fine for me. The hooks are easy to use, very comfortable and sits just outside my ear, no need to jam it in to hear. But the best part is that they stay put when I'm running, working on cardio machines, doing crunches, etc. They are a little annoying to wear with earrings but it's no biggie to take the earrings off while I workout.
These batteries with Sony's branding are good but they cost a lot more than generic batteries. It's up to the user to determine if the additional cost is worth it. I have had some swelling of generic batteries in the camera which is not good. So I paid the price.
We bought the main 2431 with 2 add'l handsets. ALL the phones, when the battery is low it goes &quot;Beep beep beep&quot; as a warning and then dies!!! By the time we search for another one the call has been disconnected. I have another VTech phone that's not near as expensive and it warns when battery is low and gives you 3 minutes or so to change the battery.
its best webcam for its price. very clear picture. Little hard to install. But i was pleased with picture quality.
The Shipping was fast, and it WILL ship with FedEx NOT USPS. The battery life on this battery is about 5 hours, and now I'm finally wireless again! It doesn't quite mach the color for my iBook, But who who cares, as long as it gets the job done thats all that counts! It doesn't really fit that well but it works as it should.
Clean and clear sound. Bass is light, but detail and clarity is great. This is my second set of ER6i's to pair up with an iTouch . I'm still using my first set of ER6i's dedicated to my other iPod for the gym.
I recently purchased a D-Link DVC-1100 to play with. I found its installation fairly straightforward. The price seems to be vary reasonable considering most of the video conferencing stuff out there seems to need monthly subscriptions for access. D-Link provides free connection services for anyone you wish to videophone (provided they have a D-Link videophone as well). They even provide two test phone numbers so you can evaluate your setup. Very handy.The manual walks you through the process of setting up the unit with a home network, but doesn't really address the possibility of someone using anything but all D-Link products (not surprising). I use a Linksys 4 port router and a wireless access point for my home network. Configuring them for the DVC-1100 is easy if you know some basics of the home network system you are using (ie: how to allow various port numbers to be enabled and pass through the router or how to set up a DMZ port). The wireless version (DVC-1100) can be connected via a wired home network if you wish.Once set up, the unit is controlled via a remote control (yet another one on my coffee table...I'm up to 7 of them now!). I connected the video and audio outputs through my A/V receiver by way of an aux. video port.All in all, a nice piece of gear for the computer geek who wants to see who they're phoning.
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.
I was very impressed with the looks of both the hardware and software that came with this product with its impressive price tag. Being a loyal TDK consumer since its 5 1/4&quot; floppy disk drive days, I took into confidence on their new venture into CD-RWs. When I took it home, I was very comfortable with plugging components in and out of my desktop with their installation chart. So I whizzed through the hardware installation part. The software installation was a breeze too, thanks to the care taken in making sure that the CD-burner software was user friendly. I was happy until that phase. Then things started to go wrong.TDK's software didn't allow me to burn CD-to-CD. Music or data CD. And then, when I did an audio CD-rip and then burnt it into a blank CD-R, it worked. I wasn't too happy because that meant that I had to stick around the PC and wait til it finished ripping the audio before I can use the &quot;Create an audio CD&quot; option. The complete ripping and burning process took about 15 minutes. Pretty impressive, on a 350 MHz Dell box. I listened to it the next day and most of the tracks were skipping. The CD player was reading a-Ok, its just the resulting burn wasn't as smooth as they claimed. Their burn-proof technology may need to be re-looked at. Or maybe, if you have Adaptec's CD creator, the results may be different. Here, I'm just giving TDK the benefit of the doubt. I don't own that software but I know others that do never had problems with any hardware.I'm actually shopping for a CD-RW drive again. It's unfortunate. I've de-installed the drive and repacked it to be returned. Heard Plextor's drives are pretty good, but hey, hearing about it isn't everything until you've tried it yourself.
The receiver works just as described. It receives HD signals over the air and allows the user to use his HD ready T.V. as it was supposed to be used. Many HD T.V.'s do not have a built in HD tuner, this solves the problem.
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.
This item was exactly what I wanted and worked perfectly on the lenses. It fits perfectly and is easy to put on and off.
This is my second purchase of the Ridata double layer DVD package. In the first package, four of twenty-five were duds. In the second package, six of twenty-one (four still remaining) had to be thrown away. My fault? Unlikely since I had virtually no problems with Verbatim disks. Considering that about one in four Ridata disks had to be discarded, Verbatim disks are a better bargain cost-wise and technically.
I originally bought this thing not really knowing full well what a router could do, other than split the same IP address into subnet addresses for each computer that wants to get online.Im using EarthLink DSL, and had four computers I wanted to put online. I took it home, set it up, and had it running in no time. Ill admit, it works great when everything goes out, but having anything come in is a real pain.The router needs to setup DHCP to allow more than one computer share the same IP address. However, if you want to have a computer host a website (or a gaming server or whatever), then you need to *disable* that feature, and forward a port to just one computer.So, I could get the web hosting to work, but then the router was virtually useless to me because only one computer could use it at a time. I had options better than that without it.I had to take it back to the store becuase it couldnt reroute to my web server, and when it did, the pages wouldnt load for some reason. I checked everything, and I know it was the router. Everything worked fine without it.If youre looking to use this as a nice firewall and a router, I would highly recommend it since it works great and is easy to configure. But if you need people to access you from the outside, find something else.
The Sony NW-E507 is an awesome MP3 player. With its sleek, compact design and 50 hour battery life, the E507 is an MP3 player with a fighting chance against Apple. Enter Sonicstage. Sonicstage is the software that comes with the player that is sony's failure. The software is one of the very few ways to transfer files in the ATRAC format, which is recognized by the player. In order to use the player you must "authenticate" the player on the internet for each computer you use. Music files from another coumpter may not be transfered if files from another computer is present. The good news is that sony has an alternative program on their site now that removes these oppressive restrictions. In light of this development I give this product 4 stars. It is a solid player now.
The Accidental Pope is a delightful read. I first purchased the book out of curiosity because Ray Flynn was Mayor when I lived in Massachusetts and I knew he had a stint as ambassador to the Vatican. After reading many histories and historical fictions of life in the early Church, this was a great "what if" story. Heartwarming, funny and entirely entertaining.
I used one of these to replace a tweeter we blew on a old (but decent) PA speaker at church. It works well, crisp, full upper range, plenty of volume.
it looks awesome! a super great case for it's price versus something you would buy in a store. quite sturdy and protective. overall i love it. but the only thing that is a bit of a drawback or plus, depending on how you look at it, is that the case is really a bit too tight for a canon sd1400is. other than that, i love it. I know it wasn't exactly made for the 1400is, but the 1400is is very thin, probably one of the more thinner canon cameras and yet it is really tight.
I was very impressed with the speed of this CD-ROM burner. When I first tried it I copied from one CD drive to another, and I didn't see a lot of improvement. Don't make the same mistake unless your source drive is fast as well. Then I used the TDK for both the source and the destination. Wow! The source CD was 317 MB of mixed media and it was complete in under 3 minutes. I would recomend this CD-ROM burner if you are looking to upgrade your ATAPI CD-RW.
As an earlier review mentioned it is made by a company no longer in business, Photoco, and not Samsonite. I bought one new for $30 in 2006. It lasted about 3 years. I don't understand why Amazon does not drop the listing.
I purchased this product to use with my DirecTv controller. It simply did not work. My emails to the company went unanswered. What a disappointment.
I've been happy with my Kodak Compact Flash Card. It's provided me with the confidence of taking hundreds of digital photos and has not been affected by the constant deleting and uploading. I don't think you can go wrong with Kodak.
So easy to install, even a caveman could do it. The red and blue backlighting could be a tad brighter, but overall it's an excellent keyboard.
Great product. Simple to mount and hook up to. Very straightforward and sturdy. Has basic instructions and that's all that is really needed. This is a brand I've bought a number of parts from in the past, and I'm always happy with them. Good networking tools.
This is an excellent case. It is not made shoddily and comes with a strap to hook onto it so you can carry it. There is a fairly decent sized main pocket which is large enough to hold most cell phones and pocket camcorders. I have a T Mobile G1 and a Sanyo VPC-PD2BK which both fit into this case perfectly and snugly. For the amount of money I paid this case is absolutely wonderful.
I had not looked in a microscope for 40 years, but I was fascinated by them then, and I guess it carried over to middle age.This microscope could be stronger, but it is adequate for my purposes. Let me just warn whomever out there that wants this microscope; avoid looking at pictures from microscopes that are out of our league, like the electron microscope. You won't look at this microscope the same way.I do regret not splurging and buying the microscope with the 100x oil immersion objjective lens, but this microscope does its job, is easy to use, and it's great that it comes with its own illuminator.Bottom like, this is definitely the microscope you want to start out on.
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 am using the rocketFM to broadcast MP3 from my laptop to the tuner in the living room. Although the distance is about 10ft and there are no obstacles in between, there is some sort of interference mainly on high notes. I am not a quality freak and was just looking for something that would give a decent sound quality, but this is not it.
i bought this item for my boyfriend. He has a 30GB ipod, and uses it constantly. He loves this gift and so do all of our friends.His radio in his car doesn't work right now, so he uses the i fusion every day. he's had it for 2 months now and has only had to charge it 4 times. The ifusion is awesome, we use it camping or if we just want to listen to music on the beach or wherever we go. The ifusion is so versitile in the ways it can be used and i would recomend this for anyone.
I've been using this player for a few months now & it is everything I wanted. Easy navigation & great software for editing & playlist creation. Syncs easily with Media Player. Only drawback is no AC adaptor which is really required for moderate use & lack of many accessories.
UPDATE: After writing the below, I went on a trip to Florida and then a cross-country trip from Wisconsin to Florida; all guided by TomTom. Here is some additional information based on that experience:a) The mount is very sturdy and works well. I only had it fall once and I think it was my fault: the windshield was very cold when I attached to it, and the heating in the car probably created some moisture. I still think a beanbag mount would be nice though.b) Sometimes it will try to shortcut away from freeways. Any time you may make because it is a shorter route is lost because it is also a slower route.c) There was some direct sunlight visibility issue, but nothing that made it unusable.d) It recalculates the route very very fast. Faster than the in-dash GPS in my Acura.e) I still think it was a bargain...The original review:I was looking for two things when purchasing a GPS: portability and easy of use. The goal is to take it with me when travelling within the US and internationally; but it would be neat if my family visiting from abroad could use the thing to navigate around town.Well, it seems this is it.Suport for a variety of languages (including Portuguese, thank you) with voice support in the language selected. Absolutely trivial to use and with a tutorial that can be used to teach ANYONE. And it fits in the palm of my hand.Granted, the thing doesn't really know your speed and doesn't have a gyroscope to magically realize your orientation -- but it seems to do a decent job. And for the price, you can't beat it.No GPS will ever be as good as a knowledgeable local, BTW. The GPS in my Acura sometimes tells me to do stupid things (as a cop in a tiny Wisconsin village could tell you from my disgruntled face...) and take longer routes than I really need. If you are buying a GPS to "shorten your route", forget it. GPS, in my opinion, are intended to get you there. Most of the time, they will give you a decent route, but from time to time you will find yourself saying "That was stupid".I got to make one more thing clear: I don't care much for points of interest. I need the GPS to take me to where I want to go, period. I do my own research before travelling and a list of each location I'm going to visit. I've heard the database TOMTOM uses is poorer POI-wise than other options, but since I don't care I can't really judge.Finally, the mount seems safe enough. I mount it near the rearview mirror and can operate the unit easily. Because I'm a paranoid freak, I think I'll have a sturdy piece of string tied to the mount and hanging from the mirror. If the mount ever drops, it will hopefully save the gadget. A beanbag mount would be cool though...No GPS is perfect. This little guy works, is portable, has maps for Europe available, speaks several languages and has a nice pricetag. It will get you to your destination.
Creative Zen Micro Photo 4GB:Pros:*OLED Screen (fades out, to conserve battery life.)*Very clear pictures, which can be used as your background in many different colors.*Can delete songs right off of your device; don't have to hook up to computer to do so*Nice design, to fit in your hand comfortably*Blue Glow*Good voice recorder*Good FM Radio*Good Volume*Themes*Alarm (Have to have head phones in your ears)*Can change how sensitive the player keys are*Comes with it's own softwareCons:*Have to charge to computer (sometimes you can easily forget to charge)*No Album Art (not really a big deal for some people)*Pretty sensitive key pad*Sometimes has it's moment when has to re-build it's library or freeze and you have to hook up to your computer to fix (and if your not at home to hook up to your computer, or you don't have an extra battery with you, this could be a problem if you really wanted to listen to your music, or your in a real noisy place)Philips HDD1630 6 GBPros:*Album Art*Holds a good amount of music*Good price*Pretty nice design*Has dedicated keys, for volume, menu, view, playlist, and power*Can use plug to charge, instead of always having to hook up to the computerCons:*Slow processor*Can't delete songs right from your device, you have to be on your computer*The volume can't go that high compared to the Zen*Only has two different themes*Small Album Art*Stays lit up as long as you have it on, which isn't good for the battery power*Doesn't come with its own specialized software, so you have to use other programs to try to make your playlists, which can be pretty difficult at times, unlike with the Zen.*Scratches and smudges pretty easy*Radio volume is horrible for me (overall volume basically)*Photos look pretty crumby compared to "Creative's"*May be pretty difficult at first to understand how to add album art, because for some reason it only comes up for some artist and other you have to add yourself*Display isn't really that impressing*Small ScreenOverall I hope this helps you decide which player you'd think is better, if you have any other questions let me know!
Sounds good, now if it were only true... These disks will NOT record over 4x, so if you got a fast CD burner, you'll be ripped off.
Had this keyboard for a few months and was loving it for the 1st month. Its SOLID, keys are quiet yet firm. By the second month I started to notice the S key was showing wear, by the third month the S was rubbed off, and the A key began to show wear... Here I am 4+ months later looking for another keyboard because the W in now rubbed off, and D is next (W,A,S,D).I had a cheap $19 M$ keyboard thats been going strong for 3years and even though you can see the WASD wear the letters are not faded in the least. A keyboard manufacturer clearly marketing to gamers, should anticipate someone was going to game with it. I find it inexcusable that the paint rubs off the most popular keys in the gaming industry, and you should to.SAITEK, being a stand up company did send me replacement WASD keys however I'm not sure if this is gong to be a Yearly thing with them.
A very high quality piece of glass and highly recommended.I've used several different filter brands over the years; low to high end. B+W is the way to go for serious protection and filtering with NO degradation of image quality.
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/
I had seen good reviews on this product, so I purchased it as a backup to our Sony portable DVD player. However, the Coby TF-DVD7377 had a battery life of less than an hour after each charge. I think my daughters made it through 1 1/2 Strawberry Shortcake videos, which are about 30 minutes long each. If you are using it as a portable DVD player at home for little kids it may be worth the purchase. Otherwise, this product does not have the battery life needed for travelling on an airplane or on trips in the car without a battery charger. On a positive note, I like the way the control buttons are setup on the Coby better than the Sony. But we've had our Sony player for over a year now and it is still running strong, with a battery life of about 5 hours with each charge. I really wanted the Coby to work for us, because I thought the design was better than other players. However, the battery life of the Coby was very poor, which to me is the backbone of a portable product. Needless to say, I returned the Coby DVD player within 30 days.
Whatever you do, avoid this product. I was lured by the lower price tag and as a group exercise instructor I needed something to lug all my music around on. I didn't want to lose my ipod (which I LOVE) so I got this instead.Well I've gone through two of them. You name the problem and I've had it. It has stopped working in the middle of a class I'm teaching, I've gotten the white screen of death, the display crapped out and for some reason it just stopped connecting to my computer. If I could give this zero stars I would. It will break if you look at it sideways.Sansa is replacing this for me, for the second time, but I'm going to buy another ipod instead because I just can't rely on this thing at all. I don't even think its worth giving to someone once the replacement gets here.DON'T BUY IT, YOU'LL REGRET IT!
Although the connection fits the Garmin I have, the original mount it came with had a speaker in it and this does not. The speaker in the Garmin handheld unit itself is not loud enough to be heard when on the windshield and therefore not really suited for its purpose. Mine broke irreparably after a month. If you REALLY need something to mount your old Garmin, this will work. Just keep in mind, there will be more visual involved as you will have a hard time hearing the voice instructions.
This is the 1st set of cordless speakers I've tried. I was warned about about IR vs radio frequency technology. I should have listened to the advice. RF is much better than IR.I would not recommend these headphones
I'm torn on this product.It has very nice software bundled in. It does scan nice images.However, the lamp burned out less than 90 days after purchase. I sent it back to Microtek at my cost, they replaced lamp and it burned out again...just outside the one year mark.Not worth the headache. and Microtek's RMA ... for this product. I had a cheaper scanner that lasted much longer.This product should have last at least two years before the lamp went out...if not longer.Don't waste your money on this company, if this represents their quality control.
I'm not a professional, and I am not as critical as some may be, but the filter works just fine for me.
Same like the others, I bought this thing in a package deal with a set of Motorola HT820 headphones. The salesperson at CompUSA was majorly enthused about them, so I bought them and took them home, and guess what there is no support for VISTA. The driver can be made to install, but it uses the headset profile rather than the stereo headphones profile, which means the audio is miserable, not at all what you'd expect from a $90 set of headphones. The tragedy is that CompUSA is shutting down (probably from selling too much MOTOROLA stuff) and does not accept returns. So I am stuck. What makes it worse is the horrible Motorola customer service, when I complained they told me they have no solution so that means "your problem is SOLVED!" (their emphasis). Well if the headphones have to go into the garbage, so does the reputation of Motorola. Take heed: if it says Motorola on it, walk in the opposite direction. You are literally better off buying a junky generic bluetooth dongle than the Motorola one!I am not kidding about it!
Wow, I'm impressed. I tinker with computers part time as a hobby, and I had outgrown my old case. I needed more room, and a larger, newer power supply. Then I found this.So heres some details, as the product description is sketchy.This case is manufactured by Apex Computer Technology, Google it, they have a nice website with good information.The power supply features the following...300 Watt Max Output(1) 80mm Cooling Fan (Temp Controlled)(1) 20+4 Motherboard Connector(4) 4-pin Molex Acessory Connectors(1) 4-pin Floppy Connector(1) 4-pin Intel Processor/Motherboard ConnectorMy case came with a different power supply than the one listed on the Apex website, but I was shopping by wattage, and it was still 300 Watts, so its all good to me.The case itself comes well outfitted for the price, featuring the following...(1) Installed 80mm exhaust fan (in addition to power supply fan, this space WILL acommodate a 90mm fan as well)(1) Bag of misc. hardware (card brackets, TONS of extra screws, and motherboard spacers/standoffs)(4) 5.25" External Bays (for cd-drives, etc.)(2) 3.5" External Bays (for floppy, etc.)(5) 5.25" Internal Bays (for hard drives, etc.)(8) AGP/PCI Expansion Slots(1) Removable Motherboard Face(2) Green Power LED's(1) Red Hard Drive Activity LED(2) External Front Mounted USB Ports (with nice hideaway cover)(1) Pair Front Mounted Audio Connections (also behind the USB cover)(1) Extra 80/90mm front Fan Mount(1) CPU Fan Tunnel (Adjustable!)(1) VGA Vent (for your video card!)Advise, this case IS NOT tooless, make sure you have a phillips screwdriver handy... hehe :)Both sides of the case are removable, allowing FULL access. Front cover snaps off with 6 quick release tabs.My setup...Asus full size ATX MotherboardSamsung DVD DriveSamsung CD Drive250GB Drive40GB DriveNvdia Graphics CardBelkin Wireless CardSound Blaster Card90mm Rear Fan (fit without modification)80mm Front Fan (fit without modification)120mm Side Fan (custom mounted by me WITH modification)As I said, I needed more room for all my junk, and my old power supply was starting to deliver weak voltage, which was slightly hurting performance and overheating. This product solved ALL my problems for a VERY reasonable price. If you are mechanically inclined, and like to tinker, THIS IS AWESOME!!! This case allowed me to drop my CPU Temp by 2C and Graphics Card Temp by 2C. Mainly because there is more space inside versus the old case, which was a WalMart EMachines computer.I am an Amazon Prime member, so I ordered on a Friday, received on Monday.Excellent Buy! Cant go wrong, I'd order it again ANY DAY!!!Peace guys!
We have about over 10 internet computers, so I established the DSL network with router, switches, and hubs via ethernet. I have been using Linksys BEFSR81 router. It created alot of problems like traffic control (Qos) did not doing a good job to bring a nice fast traffic. It is slow and sometimes the whole system collapse. I ended up to buy Netgear Router RP614. It runs great without a problem. The network traffic is fast and smooth. I would suggest everyone to buy this Netgear RP614 rather than Linksys router. I still use Linksys Etherfast switch or hub with this Netgear router. It works great. I think Linksys have a long way to make the router very effectively. Linksys is great with adapter card or switch or hub, but not the router as Linksys is not doing a good job to make the router as a reliable device. That is my opinion based on my experience. Thank you.
It's an 8 gig SD card, class 6, so make sure your card reader will take it. The price was right, it got here early, nice product.
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.
I bought these a while ago and hate them. They are the most uncomfortable earbuds I have ever used and for the price they should not hurt your ears after 10 minutes. I tried every combination of the pads to no avail. Putting them in your ears is a hassle and the design is horrible. The cord is also very heavy for earbuds and the weight pulls on the earbuds as you are wearing them. The earbuds that came with my Ipod are far more comfortable, light weight and I can wear them for hours without any pain. I just threw these in the trash since my return date has past.WHAT A WAIST OF MY HARD EARNED $200.
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.
Not sure what you all are talking about- not getting Cables2Go. I got what was displayed and what was titled. No knock offs or generic ethernets here. They all came in Cables2Go bags. Seems 100% to me.
Seems faster than the 7 footer I was using from my iMac to HP LaserJet. Just wanted a shorter cable.
I have the Fluance xl series tower and center. I wanted a dipole speaker to match because my couch sits against the wall and the bigger surrounds didn't appeal to me. The speakers sound great and I have forgotten they are there. Every once in a while a background sound will catch me off guard because they are so well blended.During installation, I dropped one of the speakers. The guard fabric ripped but the speaker came though without a scratch. I still need to contact fluance to get a replacement cover but, I'm not worried. Shipping was fast, quality was great and price is cheap.
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!!!
Do not buy this dvd player!It is not worth the money.It does have a better picture when you use the DVI output.But that is the only good thing about this DVD playerWhen you are in the middle of a good movie,say a good action movie.I for one do not enjoy it whe the picture freezes!I don't know how they can put junk like this on the market and get away with it.I have four other DVD players that outdo this one.I was going to have some friends over to show this to,but not now!I do not think anyone wants a DVD player that freezes up right in the middle of a movie.Please take note of the other bad reviews on this crappy dvd player.I wish i had!And YES THE REMOTE IS JUST AS BAD!!!!
Pros: hot pink color is cool. AC adapter works great.Cons: silicone material is attracted to dust. Throw it in your bag and it's instantly covered with dust/dirt/crumbs/fuzz. The plastic covering for the screen does not fit well into the little slots that it's supposed to fit in and there's a lot of exposed space below the screen. I bought this because I was afraid of my mp3 player getting scratched. My mp3 player was immaculate when I bought these products and after 4-5 months of use, the shiny front of my player is covered with scratches and weird smudges that will not rub out.The car charger is horrible. I have an aftermarket stereo installed in my car that is connected to my player through a 3.5mm jack. When I charge the player in the car while it's hooked up to the stereo, an extremely loud, shrill screeching is heard through the car's speakers which is increased in both volume and pitch when accelerating which is only remedied by unplugging it and plugging it back in several times to try and "trick" the charger into thinking it's not at highway speeds.Horrible product. I got more protection from the suede bag the player came with.
I just bought a Fuji digital camera, Model 2300 and I love it! It's absolutely user friendly and easy to use. It's my first digital camera and I'm thrilled that I don't ever have to buy film again and wait for processing. I am still very new to this way of taking photos, but so far, it's so so easy to get quality photos and quickly. I can delete, edit, save, e-mail, enlarge and enhance all on-line. It's one of the coolest ways to have memories saved forever. Plus, this little camera was very reasonable in price and fits into my pocket or purse.
The lens looks like new & works very well. I am very pleased with my purchase. It also came with lens hood.
I purchased a pair of these speakers in June 2004. I can't believe the durability of these speakers! They are mounted on my siding and are exposed to weather. I do bring them indoors for the winter, including the plastic mounting brackets, but they get wet, get wind blown, you name it. They have been going strong for 4 years and I'm buying a pair for my neighbor. The sound quality is not Carnegie Hall but it's decent for cookouts or tunes while doing yard work. For the price, you can't beat it.
This model does a good job on single-sided black documents. Period. Duplexing is problematic. Paper jams should be expected and are routine. Complex two-sided jobs such as booklets should be left to the more competent laser printer. It is admitedly not a photo printer, so don't waste your time or photo paper printing your snapshots. Spot color and an occasional photo on a brochure are about all this printer is capable of. Ink cartridges are expensive if you use the high-yield versions. Only buy this printer if it is heavily discounted. Not quite a piece of junk but not one of HPs best efforts either.
Was unable to get it to work with my setup (Windows 7 [64-bit] / ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 M/B), but the item below USB version worked:[...]It goes from PS/2 to USB though rather than PS/2 to PS/2, but I'm running OK with it.I rated it a 2 because although it doesn't work for me, I got a full refund which was a breath of fresh air.
This is an excellent strap for our NEX 7. It is light and small yet strong enough for any lens combo. Highly recommended.
I'm fairly technical, and I tend to work with standard products that I know are reliable. Intel is one of the brands that I never have to worry about, whether it's an Intel motherboard or an Intel network adapter.In this case, I had three of my systems being operated and maintained at an off-site facility, and I brought them back into my own facility. Some one of the maintenance guys at the off-site facility had swapped out my Intel adapter for a NetGear adapter on one of the systems (I have no idea why), and I didn't immediately notice the change. After having a tough time getting my system, high speed cable network, and DIR-655 router working together, I narrowed the problem to the system's network adapter.I purchased the Intel PWLA8391GT from Amazon at a good price, received it in a timely fashion, and after installing it on my troubled system, everything worked well.Intel makes good products. This is one of them.
Perfect for small speakers, I wish they tighten more than they do. after moving the speaker the mount is a bit loose. other than that they function well. Works extremely well with the energy take classic 5.1 surround
At first, I was a little skeptical to buy noise isolation earphones. Only because the thought of something penetrating my ear so much, might damage by hearing scared me! Ironically, these earphones isolate noise in such a fantastic way, that you end up reducing the volume of your music/ audio device...On standard earphones, you end up increasing volume to isolate noise... but because, that is the primary feature of this brilliant product, 80% of your job is done!Love these. Have been using it for 12 hours now ... and am just enjoying it a lot! Takes about 30 minutes to get adjusted to these, if you haven't used a noise isolation earphone before...Pros: Good sound clarity, good bass, excellent noise isolationCons: You get disconnected with external noises! Not good if you are travelling to a new place in public transit!
Worked for three weeks then died. No real warranty protection (pack it up, spend $18.00 to ship it back to them and then wait 3-5 weeks). I picked up a new IO gear switch for a lower price and found it to be a more reliable and faster switch to boot. Considering the warranty problems I am crossing Trendnet of my list of suppliers.
My fiance ordered this item for my camera. A Nikon D3000 and it says it is a 52mm lens cap, but it fit perfectly on my 55mm lens.
all went just as explained. thanks for the great deal !! We will be ordering again next time we have similar needs.
There are many such products on the market, most of them quite pricey. None of them, in my opinion, actually provide even a poor imitation of "surround sound." The MAINstage speaker system, however, does a good job within its limitations, i.e., improving the sound of the normally inadequate speakers in most flat screen tvs.
What a wonderful purchase! Arrived on time and it is such a great way to extend the life of your laptop!
I think this is a great unit, and I've been really happy with it. My only complaint is the clock. It is fast. At first I thought I had been careless in setting the time, but when I started paying attention, I noticed that for about every 10days, it would get a minute further ahead of my other clocks. I therefore have to keep re-setting the clock in order for it to be accurate.
I have one of these for each lens I own, and I've never lost a lens cap. This is the first thing I buy when I get a new lens.
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.
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.
When it comes to ink for my R1800 photo printer, I am concerned with the quality of the images I print. The Epson cyan 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
This ink is not recognized by the printer (Canon Pixma) even though the description said opposite, do not buy this!
It is very important for me protecting my lenses, sometimes I expose them to rough conditions. B+W makes the job and still gives me the good optics of the lens.
They are going back.- speakers they hum whenever turned on, even at the lowest volume.- the remote control is hardwired into the subwoofer. Remote is big enough and I can't push it into the opening for cables at the back of the desk.
these earphones sound great, much better than standard ipod or psp ear buds. i didn't give 5 stars because the fit isn't perfect, but is good (everyone has different shaped ears so this comment shouldn't deter you). i spoke with the company and they were very friendly and sent some different sized ear phones to try, free of charge.
These are, without a doubt, the cleanest and purest ear canal headphones I've ever heard. The bass response, especially with the largest of the ear fit rings, is perfectly balanced. The mids and the highs seperate perfectly. I've been using Sony MDR-EX51LP and these blow them away. They're small, comfortable and stay seated in your ears even during times of heavy vibration (like riding the NYC subway). Their noise cancelling ability is also excellent. When used with the custom EQ setting on my Dell Jukebox, I can EQ these to sound as good as my Bose speakers at home.
The replacement ink cartridge was exactly what I expected. The unit fit perfectly into my printer and delivered the ink okay. The ink quality was equal to that of OEM. The people who shipped the unit were very timely, and the unit arrived sooner than expected.
We have a large gaming group and sit around an 8x4 table. We are able to share information to make our gaming experience more real. Its also a time saver... in that we do not have to pull the DM outside to ask a question or be told a personal variance to a senerio. They can tell you directly to your IM. Great fun tool. I, however, can find it much cheaper than this elsewhere.
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.
Can't complain any about these radios, they work just fine for what I intended them for. They seem to be sturdily constructed, though the housings are plastic they feel substantial, not cheap or flimsy. The radios are a nice size too, they're not so small that they feel ackward and not so big as to feel cumbersome, they simply fit the hand comfortably.The range on them of course isn't nearly as far as printed on the packaging. The distance measurements they use are considered the range under optimum conditions which would be using them over calm open water on a clear day or night, line of sight with no obstructions whatsoever. In actual usage over land with obstructions such as the human body, hills, trees, buildings, etc., the range is quite a bit less, and again varies by your actual surroundings. You will most likely get closer to 1/2 to 1 mile on low (.5 watt) power and maybe around 4 or 5 miles on high (5 watt) power. For most uses I can think of needing them for, this is plenty of range. The general line of sight rule for these handheld radios which operate in the UHF frequency spectrum (somewhere between 460-462 MHZ) which is slightly above the 70cm amateur radio service band is this: If you can see the other person with the radio, you are within range, again any obstructions between you and the other radio will lessen the range.The audio quality is excellent, and full-quieting strength signals have a crisp clean sound without any excessive background noise and doesn't sound muffled. Remember though, you can only legally operate these radios on low power (1/2 watt) on the FRS (8-14) and shared FRS/GMRS (1-7) frequencies without a license. If you use medium or high power on channels 1-7 or use channels 15-22 at all, then you need to get a GMRS license from the FCC (Form 605) which covers your immediate family for a term of 5 years and costs $85 as of this writing.
Very good product but some, not all, snaps were not working properly. A little super glue and good to go.
I read previous reviews of this scanner scoring one star. I have a vastly different experience. Installation was a snap. I'm running it at thye office with an outdated computer, Athlon 800 with 500 MB memory running XP professional. I already had PaperPort 9 installed, I updated it with the included version 11. I also installed the Omnipage but I don't really use that software.The scanner is very fast, duplex. I've been using it for 4 months now and I haven't had any paper mismanagement. It is recognized by PhotoImpact and PhotoShop. I'm also using it with Digital Jacket, a medical DICOM reader, for document scanning. No problems. I've scanned letter, A4, 5x3 and index cards. No problem at all. I'm writing this review because I just decided to buy another one for home use. I several times moved the scanner between my workplace and home to scan documents such as bank statements etc. on my home computer that's running some sort of Intel 4-core with 2 gig memory and XP professional.This is my first sheet-feed scanner that does what I expect. I had three sheet-feed scanners previously, from three different companies. They didn't do a good job. I was the most surprised about a top-brand printer company's scanner that I could never make work with well-known software (see above) and gave me nothing but frustration. In comparison I am perfectly happy with my Patriot 430.I would hate to buy a scanner that has one star reviews only, so with my five-star rating will have an average at least two stars if not three :0)
Unit is a little bulky, but big display with large easy to read type. Select knob works, but a textured knob(it's smooth) would have been better for car use. Unit gets VERY hot with continuous use. Hasn't degraded unit function, but you could heat a PopTart or a cup of coffee with this thing. Removing or inserting the unit takes two hands. The contact pins do look rather fragile on the back. In the car, I have the antenna mounted on the rear trunk. The antenna wire is very thin; easy to squeeze into tight spots and easily cut(use care). I've normally maximum signal, except for over head obstruction(overpass). There seems to be about a 5 second buffer during audio play. I live in a mountainous area, and narrow canyons don't seem to be a problem. I like the music and talk selection on Sirius. There are DJs on the music channels and some inhouse(Sirius) &quot;commercials&quot; about other programs or channels. Music choices are oriented to the younger crowd. Only 3 classical channels, but some oldies pop/rock for us geezers. Check the Sirius website to see if their channels match your tastes. TV audio feeds(CNN) have the normal commercials. Music quality is as good as normal radio, though I'm no audiophile. As mentioned, NPR, as well as other national programs will be on a national schedule. FWIW, NPR programs are scheduled by the local affiliates. Air times for programs differ across the country.
But the fact is, I use the automatic setting 99.9% of the time. It is a nearly a fool-proof camera that takes perfect pictures almost every time. (I own the Canon Rebel G - very similar to the Canon 2000, but purchased in 1998)And I hate to confess this too, but...I take photos professionally. (people pay me for my photos and they are published in the print media and on the Internet)Shameful, I know, but it's true. With my little Canon Rebel, I put the little thingie on the automatic setting, point, pause (let the camera make its best decisions) and then shoot. I then drop the film off at the local camera shop. (first few times, I had to take the whole camera in because I wasn't sure how to unload and reload the film, although that's pretty easy too)When I pick up the photos, they are just beautiful. Now, I have had to learn some hard lessons about camera flash and shadows, but that is hardly the camera's fault. Experience has taught me a lot, there.In summary, I am not a camera person. I don't *want* to be a camera person. But my Canon Rebel has paid for itself many times over from the photos I've sold. It combines the best of modern electronics with photographic excellence.And it has a dazzling display of options for those who want to play with all the fancy features. But for me - I'm sticking with the automatic thingie.I would highly recommend this camera to others.THREE different people (that I know of) have bought this camera, after watching me use it and then seeing the end results. (under the &quot;good grief, if she can take good pictures, anybody can&quot; philosophy.)They were all astonished that someone who knows so little could take such incredible photos.Only downside - it is a delicate camera. No forgiveness factor on dropping it. I use the STRAP faithfully.
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.
I reccomend you stay away. It is a very good printer but now that it is an old design the ink is VERY expensive and dries out fast if you don't use it very often.
... ... ... ... Lynkis is very good and the signal strenth is not effected by walls and ceilings. This is the one to get for sure and specially if your ISP is [local carrier], regardless of who it's through.
An amazing compact speaker set. Crystal clear sound that you can feel! And the speaker design with it's sleak styling just makes it that much better. Highly recomend.
This card is exactly what I needed for my new Sanyo Camcorder. It's rated as a catagory 6 which is recommended for camcorders.
I bought this for my wife's new Powershot SD-1200. When I received it I was alarmed that the SD-1200 was not one of the models indicated on the packaging. It fits perfectly though. It has a strong magnetic closure. The opening for the wrist loop is too small but we usually just drape it through the side anyway. I might have preferred a belt clip rather than a loop but the loop is probably more secure.
I chose this camera for its viewfinder (in addition to the digital image finder) and the stability offered by the battery compartment bulge - you can grip your fingers around the battery compartment to stabilize the camera while shooting. I also like that it uses regular batteries rather than more expensive digital batteries. Took it on a two-week vacation recently and got approximately 180 pictures on the first set of batteries - a plus when traveling! I haven't taken it off the "auto" setting yet, but it seems like the advanced features would satisfy any user. It's heavier and a bit bulkier than the more streamlined digitals but I like that. Two nits - since it's a bit heavier than a shirt pocket camera, a longer cord that allows it to hang around your neck would be a plus. Also, when turned vertically, the pics have black borders on both the right and left sides (or maybe I'm just not doing it right). All in all, I love both its ease of use and the picture quality. The Amazon ordering & delivery process was quick, easy and met all expectations.
Since they advertised 100 pages, we were not sure if that meant 100 counting front and back - which would make 50. But there were in fact 100 separate pages, and you can put 2 photos facing out and 2 photos facing back for 400 photos total. That's a good deal.
opened the package, hook it to my stereo, booted computer, plugged it in,Winxp auto detected and installed the drivers for it no need for the cd that came with it.I opened Winamp pressed play i heard music thru the stereo couldn't be simpler.Note: it didnt work on my Mandriva linux 2007 but i'll work on that i know it will.
Bought a pair of Transcend TS4GSDHC6 4GB SDHC SD 2.0 SPD Class 6 Cards for my brand new new Acer Aspire One. Plugged them in, and they worked perfectly. My only issue is that they came without cases. It's not a serious problem, but have you ever tried to find two SD card cases?
I have received Lacie 160 GB rugged drive. But the product is defective. I have used it with my Mac OS X 10.5.2. First few times it properly mounts on my Macbook desktop. I have copied about 5 GB of vidio file. After that it doesn't mount. I can't use it anymore. I am going to return it. Beach Camer's return policy is not good. They will not refund 100%. Even for defective product they keep 10%. They will return only 90% of the product cost even for defective product, it surprises me.Careful before buying it from Beach Camera.
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I love this camera. I upgraded from a Cannon S110 Digital Elf, and love the- lack of shutter lag. This is the single biggest factor for me as a parent of 17 month old twins. With the Elf, I was constantly missing shots as the time from click to capture was significant. This camera has the least lag I could find. My father got the new Elf at the same time I got this, and became extremely jealous of the lack of lag.- lack of redeye. I can point this a foot from my face in relative darkness with the flash on, and get no redeye whatsoever. No more futzing with photo software trying to get rid of it for me!- the long battery life. I'm consistently getting several hundred shots per battery charge.- small size. It's about an inch longer than the elf, but slightly thinner, and feels lighter. Easily fits in my pant's pocket.The downsides:- I think the only way to charge the battery is to plug in the entire camera -- separate battery chargers are ~$50.- Uses memory sticks, not industry standard compact flash. Thus, the memory will cost you an extra $20-50 -- but this a one time charge.There are a ton of accessories available for this camera, from lenses to filters to underwater cases.(...)
GE 97863U SB 2.0 7 Port Desktop Executive HubThis is a great product. The mounting option is solid and very useful to keep things organized.
Love this addon. I bought both the battery for the camera and for the base station. They do not have enough umph to go all night via battery, but having the ability to unplug either unit and move them around for play sessions in the yard, or activites in other rooms without having to move plugs is invaluable. Highly recommended.
*****DO NOT PURCHASE THIS DEVICE****** I bought this for our kids for the holidays. Tonight we settled in for a movie and popcorn, in stead we got a house full of smoke and a fire in the microwave. This was the first time I tried this device out. I followed the directions to the letter. The poper was only in the oven for about 3 minutes when a terrible smell started to come out of it. I was standing in front of it as directed. By the time my hand was able to stop the oven, a fire flared up. The bottom of the popper, the black part, had melted in the center. It also melted the plastic turn table under the microwave dish. We have a 1000 watt Kenmore microwave that is about 3 years old. To me it seemed that this oven was a pretty average oven and the popper should have done just fine in it. The most interesting thing about this popper however, is after about 20 seconds some popcorn started to pop. Then about a five second pause then more started to pop and it gradually worked up to full popping. It alarmed me that popping began in 20 seconds and I immediatly became suspicious of the device. I am so glad that I did not turn my back on it!
I have used Transcend products in the past and as in the past their 8GB SDHC Card lives up to what I expected. Totally reliable products!!!!
This cable is of excellent quality and much cheaper than the same or similar cable at local retailers especially "The Shack".
This product is good. THe only gripe I have is that the actual charger cord (where it plugs into the ipod/itouch) is too bulky so you can't charge and listen to music. But the product itself works great. No problems. No overheats.
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!
Purchased 5 of these for cutting green concrete with a pro turbo diamond blade. Before burnouts,Saw #1 cut approximately 4000 ft at 7/8 depth , Saw #2 2000 ft , Saw #3 2500 ft , Saw #4 150 ft . We will have to see about # 5...well saw 5 cut 58 feet disappointing. I have no idea why they died quicker as time went on. Should they have an expiration date?
This is just one great little camera. We were going on a cruise vacation to Mexico and both I and the wife needed new cameras. For myself I got the latest and greatest from Nikon the 8800 and she got the Casio which she just loves. The interesting thing was that on vacation no one came rushing over to look at and wow my new Nikon but they sure did with her. It seemed like very time she took a picture someone would come over and ask about it. It is simple to use, ultra small and takes wonderful photos.
If you own the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800, this is the ink for you.
It's ink&#8230; not much to say. Works fine with my Cannon PIXMA iP5000. Fast and reliable 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime, easy to install, no problems so far.
One word: excellent!A few more things of note. The packaging was kind of hard to open. It lights up like a Christmas tree, which I don't like. I thought it was much bigger judging from the photos on here, but its positively tiny: it's just as tall as a Rexona deodorant bottle. My Nokia 6310 is about 1mm smaller.But it performs sweet. Hooked up several externals to it (HD + burners), and a mouse, and they all work as expected. No hitches whatsoever.All in all, I'd recommend this product to everyone who is in the market for a product that actually does what its supposed to do and does it well.
This is a great mouse. Easy to install and connect. Responsive and great battery life.The only complaint that I have is you are limited to a fixed range of reassignents for the buttons. I have not been able to get the mouse to accept button reassignments for games.
this was incredibly easy to set up with my existing cable modem. just install the software and its done. check the price though...
This sub has some serious output. I'm only using about 30% of the power and thats enough to make the walls tremble as if you're in an earthquake. I seriously recommend this sub to anyone that loves feeling as if they're in the movie they're watching.
This monitor is marvellous. Very easy to install. Comes with a free DVI cable, no hassle setup. It has all the bells and whistles that you would look for in a perfect monitor.The colors are too good. Brightness is perfect. The stand is adjustable according to your viewing preferences. You can watch DVD movies in actual wide-screen format because this monitor has an aspect ratio of 16:10. You will only see a small rectangular bar on the top and bottom when watching DVDs programmed in 16:9 ratio. 8 millisecond response time renders smooth videos.Active TFT display means you can watch it from any angle in your living room. I watch it even at 70 degree angles and it looks good enough.The black finish adds elegance to your room. The power transformer (to convert 120 or 250 volts to 12 volts) is built inside the monitor. So you won't see ugly cables outside. The monitor cable to connect to your computer is also neatly tucked inside the monitor's casing.To enjoy the monitor to the fullest extent, you need a good video card that supports very high resolutions and has a DVI output. If your computer has DVI output, make sure you connect the monitor using the DVI cable provided. The output is impeccable when using DVI signal. Even VGA signal is not bad, but DVI is too good.The monitor has built in speakers. But I would suggest not to depend on this feature. The speakers are ok for web-chatting, VOIP calls, etc. But when watching DVD or listening to audio, you may want to go for external speakers and not depend on the speakers this monitor provides. Also if you turn on the speaker to full volume, the monitor sometimes flickers. Reason is both monitor and speakers are using the same power source and the power source may not be able to support the extra wattage required when the speakers are at the maximum sound level.In summary, do go for this monitor TODAY. Don't wait an extra day. You will love your purchase.Please don't go for the ACER monitors that are available for the same price. They don't have all the features that are available in this monitor. Also make sure you shop around for the best prices. This monitor is the best selling monitor of 2006. Hence lot of online sites are offering very competitive prices. Also if you are tight on budget you can go for the 19" ViewSonic monitor. They are very competitively priced though they are only an inch shorter.Enjoy
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.
Service is great, and I am operating with my adapter pluged into a SCM router, still works great. Getting to talk to Vonage on the phone is still a long wait, I usually call them about midnight, Pacific Coast time and get through. When I added the Fax line, did not work, Called and got someone, lucky I guess, who downloaded a software fix to my adapter and all works great.Using the business plan, and have been on it for about a month and am very happy with the service. I think I will add another line, but might try Lego for the additionl line.
Yup, I'm another victim of this short-lived mouse, which was great while it lasted. I recommend looking into Kensington products - I had a very similar retractable pocket mouse from them that I used for almost two years without a problem, until I lost it and bought this instead.
I purchased these to use as an alternative to my earbuds when watching movies on the computer or when I just don't want something plugged into my ear canal. Overall, I like the headphones and they are doing a great job for what I need them to do. I'm not an audiophile and can't compare these to high-dollar counterparts because I have never owned any, but the sound is perfectly fine for my untrained ears. I have found that the volume isn't quite as loud as I would like it to be on my portable players. That's not really a shortcoming of the headphones though. Once I run it through my stereo, it gives me everything I need. Finish on it is okay. Nothing fancy or exciting and not nearly as nice as the Skull Candy Hesh 2.0 I was considering for $15 more, but these things fit my HUGE head with room to spare. Headsize is always a concern for me. I wear a size 8 cap and I have a really tall crown. My motorcycle helmet is a 5XLarge (only one company makes it that large), to give you an idea. Usually, anything I put over my head is stretched to its breaking point. These fit comfortably with no problem. The ear cups also fit completely over my ears. I was pleasantly surprised by this. They don't block out a lot of external sound, but it is nice to not have anything pressing on my ears.Overall, I think these make a great low-cost alternative to traditional earbuds. They fit big heads. They aren't very heavy, IMO. They aren't flashy or stylish, but they do a good job. The cord is long. Volume is low on portables, so amplification is recommended. Everything you need to know!
I recently bought the Pro1 with the idea of using it as an improvement over my good and reliable Powershot G2 for macro photography of (very small) wild flowers. The main problem with the G2 is that the digital zoom gives excellent magnification but causes much noise, making images grainy. In this regard the Pro 1 seemed perfect because it boasts much larger macro capabilities than the G2. But I found it very hard to focus at any range with either the macro or the super macro functions, and the images although much better in terms of color, were much worse in overall zoom-related quality and sharpness. Plus the super macro won't work at the 8 megapixel resolution, so what good is it to have it then? To make things worse, the super macro function needs to be set up digging in a menu, not by pressing a button, and if you do just about anything (short of pointing and clicking perhaps) it will need to be set up again. I thought, well then I will use the manually configured buttons in which you can store your preferred settings. But guess what, the supermacro function cannot be set up in those buttons. To make a long story short, I am in the process of returning this cumbersome camera and start over the process of finding a replacement for my G2.
Its a lovely tote and big enough for a 15" laptop and a few books! I love it very stylish!
Works great. The printing is very visible and sticks well without leaving a messy residue. I'd rate it 5 except:1. There is excessive lead before and after the printed space and excessive top and bottom space even when printing with the largest letters (this may be the fault of the Brother printer rather than the tape).2. If you switch tape cartridges for different colors, you have to watch out for getting the tape outside of its tape cartridge guide tabs. After the open area where the printing happens, the tape goes under two guide tabs. It is easy to carelessly pull the cartridge out of the printer so that the print head pulls the tape out from the tabs. If you try and use the cartridge with the tape outside of the guide tabs the tape will jam up in the printer.My spouse and I have tried a couple of different labelers like the Brother but found them not as satisfying. This tape and the printer it goes with are a very nice products.
This LCD monitor may look good but it's a piece crap. When watching tv,dvd or vcr the sound would go away. There would be no sound when ever there was a quiet scene in anything i was watching. And customer service was the worst I have ever experience. A friend of mine had the same problem with his tv. So please stay away from this tv.
My CD/Radio of nearly twenty years started acting up, on me so I had been given all this great news about Bose. Yes, it's very expensive, but I feel I'm worth it. My sister has one and she has no complaints yet! After reading the oh so many awful comments here all, of you have changed my mind.What I should do is look into what's really wrong with my old Cd/Radio player oh did I tell you it plays tapes? Many I still cherish because many were gifts from former students.I thank Amazon for having this section for people to voice there views on products.
At first, I was excited to see such a small device that would allow me to use my iPod in my car. Setup is brain dead simple...but performance of the device was simply horrible. No matter what orientation I placed iPod relative to radio...reception was poor...especially when I took my hand away (apparently, my hand boosted the effectiveness of the antenna). Anyway...I tried several car radios, and several stations...same for all...significant noise, horrible audio quality.
I bought this product for my daughter for the holidays. She and her family recently moved to Richmond and was having a difficult time manuvering about the city. I researched every brand and every model. This model, the 360, provided me with a substantial monitor, had Blue Tooth accessibility, as well as the ability to subscribe to a Traffic Alert program. My daughter can't thank me enough, and is constantly telling me this is the best present ever. The map has never been wrong, and she loves the restaurant feature. She also likes the fact it is compact and fits nicely in her purse when away from her car. Her friend liked my daughter's Garmin so much she had our boyfriend go out and buy her one. The product is addicting!
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.
Does not work with 2nd Generation. Do not buy. Box states 2nd Generation but would not. Plug will not fit.
I've been playing over 25 years, usually trying to break 90 with my top-flites. Since I bought these balls I've shot under 80 three times!!!Seriously, the distance is amazing. I routinely hit 2-3 drives longer than 260 each round and have even hit a 7 IRON over 200 yds.You will love these balls, really.
I've had many headphones throughout the years and, the Etymotic Er6i Isolators are simply the best. Totally discreet, they slip into your ears with many different earplug options. Foam, plastic and rubber tips all come with them. Also included is a carrying pouch, filters that not only smooth out the frequency response, they keep earwax out. A filter changing tool is also included. I pair these with my Cowon D2 and the sound is incredible. They put other earbuds to shame. The sad thing is, after being on the market for almost 10 years they have been discontinued and are now quite rare and hard to find. I was lucky enough to get two pairs each of white and black ones. I see them on eBay going for a minimum of $90. or more used. This is because the experienced audiophile knows the deal with these.
I've had my camera for almost 4 years and my original battery that came with the camera still works well with no sign of capacity loss. Granted, I don't use it as intensively as some of the professionals or enthusiasts. Last night, I shot 226 photos with built-in flash on, and didn't have to change battery. Really good quality battery.
Just got this camera on May 31, 2002, there were not many reviews so I vowed I would respond when I had made a quick review of the product. Here goes:Camara came with the non-lithum batteries, but I have used the ones in the box now off and on for two days. It was very intimidating with all the multiple books included, but mostly that's because they duplicate each book for each language. It took me about an hour to feel comfortable shooting the camera, but I took several pictures in the first 10 min.Camera feels solid, light and comfortable. The LCD menu is intimidating and I think I will still have to do more research, but it looks promising for advance features. The panarama works with the card that comes with it, so use it for just those shots, cause it won't work on any other smart media cards like the free one that was given with the promotion. I went out and took two dozen pictures of my chickens on the free media card and never got to the end.The quality of the pictures are excellent, especially for web design or email. Printing I haven't done on the good quality paper but appears that it could successfully accomplish that also.Overall I found the auto light and point and shoot ability with this camera great...even went outside at dusk and took great shots. The software is fair, but I fell back on JASC Paint Shop. The connection was exactly like connecting an external USB external hard drive and works the same so you can drag and drop things to whatever location you prefer.If I come across any downs for this camera I will write an additional review. But my conclusion is...This is a great camera for my needs and most needs and is awfully fun to work. Excellent for the price...and if it last for a good long while I will be tickled to death.
Not the item pictured for sure! It did work. This says I need eleven more words before I submit blah.
I purchased the, "V-Moda Bass Freq Earbuds" for use with our portable DVD player while taking trips. This week I put the earbuds to the ultimate test. I used them with our portable DVD player on an aircraft and found that the volume was not sufficient to be heard over the background noise of the aircraft. Other than this, they seem fine. Regarding the aircraft use, I will investigate "noise cancelling" earphones or headphones!!!
This is a great bag and holds everything I need, including a second lens. It is a bit pricey for the average consumer. If I had to buy this as a amateur video taker I would look for cheaper alternatives.
This is the biggest piece of junk printer ever made. If you are buying this printer for just black and white printing forget it. I have to clean the print head most of the time before printing otherwise it prints streaks or prints nothing at all.Calibrating doesn't help the situation. It uses ink like crazy.I haven't tried much with photo printing with this printer so I'm not sure about that.Don't waste your money with this printer, go buy a hewlett packard instead. I will never buy a printer made by Canon ever again.
The stand works great, and is more light and compact than one might think. It won't fit in a backpack or anything, but it doesn't take any effort at all to carry this thing around. I will say that mine stands with a slight lean, which I find mildly irritating, but basically inconsequential.
For the price it's a pretty decent build. The gold looks pretty sweet, not so much the off-green (says my girl) (I'm a Packer fan though so I'm pretty excited that the mic. I could afford is green and gold..ha) It looks professional, and feels sturdy/has some good weight to it. You usually get what you pay for in sound quality but it seems with this mic. you get a bit more than what you pay for. The sound is pretty smooth with verrry little gain (probably the cord I'm using.....getting a Mogami XLR in a couple weeks). The cardioid pattern is pretty good at reducing sounds from the sides/back of the mic. but not as good as a higher priced mic. would be. But hey..unless you're trying to build an all out top of the end studio just go with this mic. Any higher price for a mic. would seem a waste of money. You get a pretty good sound and pretty good noise reduction, and if you're speaking into it/playing a song you're not going to hear the verrry slight background noise/gain anyway..so what's the point?
The Oppo DV-981HD is an excellent DVD and CD player. It puts out an excellent upscaled picture on my HD television, and plays DVD's of several types (unlike my previous one). Highly recommended!
Although it increases the weight of the unit, it is wellworth this extra storage space given.
Its a good first mp3 player. Got it for my 6 yr old niece. The first one had a problem with the USB connection. Player would turn off when connected to the computer and I wasnt able to add songs. Amazon sent a replacement. Hopefully this one doesnt have problems. Sound quality is ok, but I guess it wouldnt matter to a 6 yr old. She enjoys it. Havent used the barbie girls online features yet.
I just got this mp3 player for my wife to use when she is working out at the gym! I have to say that I am impressed with the sound. The FM radio really locks on to a station and has no problem with fading, like other small FM radio's do. I do not really care for the software for uploading the songs to the player (my Creative Labs mp3 is much easier), but the quality of the player overcomes this flaw!I have to say, I loaded a few songs at 48kbps and I am fairly impressed with the sound reproduction at such a low quality. It is most definitely not hi fidelity, but being able to load 2.5 times the music than that of 128kbps it sounds very nice!I know that some do not like the ear bud headphones, but that just comes down to weather or not you like ear buds. Some people can wear them and some can not. I do not mind them myself. I do like the fact the Sony put a short cord on the ear buds so that you can clip it on your arm and not have a wire hanging and an extension so that you can extend the cord so that you can clip it on your waist. I just wish that they included an armband!
Was looking around for something to keep in my Kindle. This worked perfect for me. Would recommend to anyone with a Kindle 1. Very fast and easy shipping. A+++ Thanks Amazon.
I am extremely impressed with my Samsung 56" DLP!PICTUREHooked to an HD DVR from my cable company the picture is truly amazing. The only drawback to the picture is it makes you want to receive everything in HD. Digital cable still looks good but the HD is so awesome that you'll wish you could get all your programming in HD. Sports are just like being there if not better.SERVICEEagle Logistics did a fantastic job going above and beyond to work with me to schedule a delivery time. I had commitments at work so Eagle made the delivery after 5 pm. The men brought it in, unboxed it and set it on the stand for me.VALUEAmazon's price beat the price of one of the national electronic stores by enough for me to buy a nice wooden stand for it that matches my furniture. With free delivery Amazon blew away the competition.NITPICKSAs others have mentioned, there is a lag on the menus. It's not annoying but it is noticeable at first.The remote is little busy and isn't intuitive. This is consistent with the remote for my Samsung DVD player. If there's an area they need to pay attention to, this is it IMO.I can't comment on the sound, I run my sound through my Home Theater so no opinion there.I have been so impressed with the overall experience that 3 other people that were getting ready to purchase large HDTV's at work are now ordering through Amazon. I was nervous about purchasing a big ticket item through them but they have surpassed my expectations. The TV and Amazon get 5 stars from me.
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 had this unit, but dropped the charger one too many times. Radio still works, but charger is not working anymore. Got the same unit for my brother and it works great. Easy to switch from recorded music to live music and provides a lot of enjoyment.
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.
I got It and I was sent the vcap5000 instead of the vcap8000 but i payed for the vcap8000 which was more
These headphones are great . I blast the music and I don't get that deaf feeling u get with other headphones after i take them off. its your own personal surround sound !
Great for those of us who don't fly everyday to make sure you don't forget anything, a must have in any pilots bag.
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!
The Pyle-Pro PH44 150 Watt Compression Horn Tweeter (4-inch x 4-inch) is very good tweeter. The sound is clear and the price es excelente! I'm very happy with my Tweeters.
Sound quality can compare with expensive noise-cancelling headphones. Very deep, loud bass. Ability for very high, crisp volumes.
If you want a nice little radio to listen to while you work out this product has it! If you're purchasing for the MP3 player, save your money and go buy a $20 GPX from the dollar store! I bought this from Amazon and was really disappointed. As I stated, the radio is great but the MP3 player will not play the songs. The songs downloaded into the player and it acts as though the songs are playing on the screen but there is no sound. I've tried deleting and reloading, etc., ect., with the same results. Can't send it back because it's past the 30 days for return. What a bummer!
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.
Producto de excelente calidad y funcionamiento. El producto lleg&oacute; en la fecha esperada y de acuerdo a lo solicitado, se recomienda para negociaciones.
Linksys has released a product that is buggy and unreliable - dozens of users report freezes and inconsistent internet access. To compound the problem, they refuse to acknowlege that the product is flawed, or to give any decent support to resolve these issues.Don't waste your cash!
I already bought this 8GB SD card and is working very fast. I tested in my Nikon D80 and have more than 2300 shots available. I also own a 2Gb Transcend 150x SD memory card. This brand is emerging with high quality products.This is the lowest price I found for a memory card of this category. I also heard very good comments from other friends who have this product in their Nikons.
Its ink, it works. I wish there was more of it in each cartridge but there isn't.
I don't know if this is a good product or not, but I can tell you Hawking Tech Customer Service sucks! Took 4 days for them to answer an email, I received the product Dec. 26, took 2 weeks just to get paperwork done so I can return the defective unit.
I received mine for Christmas from my dad and stepmother, my dad being a professional photographer with a scrutiny for cameras. With the addition of a 128MB SD card, this camera holds hundreds of pictures even at the highest resolution. The 4x zoom is a nice feature and the motion video feature is nice too. I never really cared for the burst function which usually produces really blurry pictures. I have only two complaints- the shutter is slow, which is typical for most digital cameras and the batteries in mine are used up fast but that is because Vivitars have some of the best flashes- even my dad agrees on that one. For the batteries, try rechargeable NiMH batteries, they are about $20-25 for a pack and charger but I haven't yet regretted the purchase. Even Lithium and Titanium batteries are used up in my camera, which I don't my camera that often, last maybe a week. The USB sync is pretty fast and the pictures are pretty fine at the medium resolution. I have been a diehard 35mm SLR fan for years. But this simple digicam has seen more action in less than a month than my 35mm SLR (competely manual!!!) has seen in five months. This is great package for a camera- 3.3MP, 4x zoom & Adobe Image Ready for less than $150. I just wish I had a tripod now. Believe me, this was my favorite Christmas gift in a few years. Cheers.
Can't say I am too happy with these headphones. I prefer my previous pair (Sony MDR-NC6). I believe the noise cancelling feature was much better than Philips which at times not only sounds distorted but volume decreases when I turn the feature on. I will say the Philips is very comfortable and comes in a great hard case.
I purchased these cables because I was concerned about cable loss and EMI due to the large amount of electronic equipment I had located so close to my modem and router. This cable definitly improved my connection to my new Motorola Surfboard modem. Would definitly buy again and again!
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 the second time we bought the device. The first one worked great except that it broke in just over a year. We called the HP customer service hoping maybe they could revive the device but the service really sucked. Since we liked it so much that we decided to buy it again. The second one is working great now. By the way, the price on Amazon was about 1/3 of what we would've paid at a local Circuit City.
I've been using these headphones for years at the gym and they are the best ones one for working out. They rarely fall off!
i recent ly bought this from circuit city at a cheap price, and it is very good, i had a nano, but lost it , so i bought this and it is much better the battery life lasts forever, and it is easy to add songs , also, it plays music ,video, and photos, avery good product.cons:-took me a while to figure out how to delete items, you have to go to "my computer">"sansa e260">"music" or "video" or "photo" then delete the item-scratches easily, i suggest the griffin polycarbonate case
When you misplace something like a camera cable you need a fast replacement. In today's marketplace it is virtually imoossible to drive to a local retailer and buy an obscure part for one specific camera. Amazon was the answer. And the cable arrived earlier than promised..
I bought a sansa view 8gb from Sold by: txxhenk, and i am not at all satisfied with this product. I just got the player, without a charger, how on the world should i charge this player without a charger. I also didn't receive the USB cable or the head phones or the user manual. I know that this is used-good condition but i didn't expect this.
There is no doubt that it's worth paying just a little more for a variable filter. This works in a variety of moon phases. It's handy!
I purchased this router, along with the WAP, and am very satisfied with both items. There was no impact in speed going thru the router, and now I'm able to see all machines on the network and print from any machine on the network. Only downside is that it was a difficult installation and Linksys is of no help - it took me 7 hours to get everything configured...I even sent Linksys an email, and I still haven't gotten a response. Other than that, its a good product.
It does the job it is designed to do but I keep forgetting to turn it off so the batteries keep running down. I had to replace it with transmitter that had dc plug in adapter
I ordered a HP laser 5 toner cartridge compatible from Amazon.com. It came quickly and fit my printer. The print quality produced is the same as the HP toner cartridge that I was using. I am very pleased with my experience.
Trust me when i say this, do not buy these headphones. They work fantastically until one earbud stops playing music. I dont know if its because i put them in my pocket or not. I know when people read bad reviews of a product they want and just think that it wont happen to you. It has happened to two sets of the same headphones. Do not buy them
I found the Canon CanoScan 4400F easy to set up, and fairly uncomplicated to operate. Results have been exceptional.
this was a good cartridge while I had the Epson printer. But I have changed printers so don't buy it anymore.
Purchased this for my new 32" flat panel LCD. Product came with extra adaptor plates, but did not need them. Also came with huge selection of mounting hardware. Had every type of screw to fit the back of your TV. Wall Screws were included as well as a stud finder and the mount had a built in level. The level is not great so use your own or just eye ball it. Very easy to install. Screw bracket into stud. Bolt other half to back of TV then just slide it on to bolted mount on wall. Unit extends 4", pans and tilts so you can get the best angle. As TV's are getting lighter these mounts will hold larger units so check the weight of your TV first. Very happy. This came with everything I needed and a lot more.
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 liked the fact that it is a genuine or so it says Lexmark in Cartridge. I also like that it printed right away and so far no problems. I hope it is a full Cartridge. I believe I made a good purchase!
Exactly what I needed. Has held up in the gym and on the road.
This scanner replaces an HP 5370 that was over 10 years old and no longer supported by HP. It was an excellent scanner.This Canon was highly rated by CR. I'm somewhat disappointed in the OCR software, but have only used it for a month. I have not used the photo features yet, but it is highly rated by CR. I have used the copy features and am impressed with the results. It operated faster than the HP did, so I am a happy camper. The footprint is about 15% less than the HP it replaced.Delivery service was excellent and the price was right.
Had nothing but trouble with this unit after the first download. Voice only worked before download and then one time after. After light-up it says loading maps. Get to main screen and try to put in an address and it says "No Maps"!! It won't navigate! Next time I try to use it it might work fine except for voice, or it may not. Company walked me through a master reset which allowed the unit to work ONCE then "No Maps" again.They say if it says "No Maps" it can't find them ever... yet it does (sometimes). It has almost ended-up out the window or smashed with a hammer several times ($350. a little tough to smash). They now will (after the warranty is up) replace it with a refurb for $89.00 + shipping. Credit card gives me double warranty (a year extension) so it still will be protected by them (after lots of paperwork and receipts from Garmin). They will pay the $89.00 and I'll have a refurbished Nuvi 360 that may or may not work ever again.When it worked it worked fine. All the features were never checked out cause it never worked long enough to try them.
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.
This drive doesn't work with my Apple (Aluminium) PowerBook G4 (15", 1.5 GHz). A single port USB power is not enough to power drive. Therefore, not really Mac compatible. You need a Y power adapter.
I think this is a wonderful filter and good for beginners and or advanced poeple. This is something you need to get started.
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.
I've had this router for about a month now and I'm very happy with it. Installation took me over two hours. It should have only taken 20 minutes or so but I made the mistake of reading the directions. A little advice: don't read the directions, just put the CD in the drive, it'll talk you through it the *right* way. Another note, if you don't have a computer with a wired network card (I had a desktop I was also connecting, so it wasn't an issue), it might be harder to set up because, at least for a cable connection, it requires a domain name that it automatically detects. The catch is you have to detect it with your computer connected directly to your cable modem. I set up the router from my desktop computer (you can connect up to four computers by RJ45 wires) and then set up the wireless card on my laptop. Once everything is up and running, you should enable WEP encryption. The 128 bit encryption WILL slow performance, but you probably won't notice it unless your internet connection is faster than 2 megabits/sec. I'm using 64 bit encryption because I used the router to network my computers and transferring files took too long at only 1 or 2 mbits.After the initial installation, I haven't had a single problem with it. I can get a signal from anywhere in my house and it hasn't even dropped the connection below "11 mbits" yet (though I'm not actually experiencing 11 mbits :-) ).Just keep in mind this runs on the 2.4 GHz band, meaning if you have a 2.4 GHz cordless phone (which I don't, thankfully), it will interfere with your connection. Supposedly a microwave can also interfere but I wouldn't know, my router and microwave are on completely opposite sides of the house. The only peculiarity I'd like to note is that I was unable to set up a network between my Windows ME laptop and my Windows 98 desktop. I've since gotten a new Windows XP desktop and it networked just fine with my laptop.Overall, an excellent router. But don't buy it if you absolutely must network your computers as it may or may not work (I would think the problem is mainly with older computers). And don't buy it if you have a 2.4 GHz phone (If you do, consider 802.11a (not b)).
I liked not spending full price for an item I think should be included with and item you can't use without it. I use it frequently and am glad to have it.
I've had this printer for probably ten years! (Well, I have the Cse version, but not really any different). It's solid. As long as I give it some new ink every once in a while, it just keeps on going! There are probably much newer, better, faster printers out there now, but this one is a workhorse!
Great Cable! i originally bought a 7ft cable from staples for $22, i needed to get a Hard drive enclosure, and i needed more money to get free shipping, saw that USB cable and thought, great, i can save money (i returned the cable to staples) and get free shipping!The cable works great too.
This case is the best that I have ever seen and used. The case can be put a 15.1 inches Sony large laptop. Hard surroundings make a pretty good protection for travelling with the laptop. It is super-undervalued with only [price] for this extremely good quality laptop case!
bought for my kids :) but I used them more lol :) Range is great and the sound quality is very good
My husband got thie for his birthday, best gift ever, loud and clear even with car music on, and clear directions, it was nice having on our vacation being out of town and still getting to all the fun spots in the area!
very nice sound and great isolation. when the music's going, can't hear any outside noise. i'm still prefer analog, over digital, because of the greater response and sound quality, but these sound great for either use.
Like I said, Wow! I was going to wait a few more days before I rated these unbelievable headphones, but they are rocking my socks off and I thought I'd share my thoughts now. I have had many different headphones and as I was at one time an "audiophile," (for you pod-heads that's someone who avidly listened to vinyl - figure that one out on your own), and argued about tube amps vs newer micro electronic gizmos and have discussed the merits of digital vs analog. Pretty nerdy, huh? Well, I have to admit that these headphones perform so well, that I'm actually thinking that the digital age isn't so bad after all. I was looking for a pair of "buds" that would not require batteries and provide noise reduction. I was also looking for headphones that would travel well and sound great. Well these are all that, plus they sound unbelievable. Try anything by Alan Parsons or the soundtrack to Amelie (you can hear the bellows of the acccordions!) or older Santana, or Abbey Road and tell me you can't hear new stuff. I'm thoroughly amazed! They fit great, the sound fantastic, and the heavy price was worth it. Don't look any further, buy these, you'll be happy. Oh, one caution, I rip most of my music and if you have lousey downloads, you'll hear how lousey they are. Again, I'm an audiophile (converted), and I have a Creative Labs MP3 player (much better signal-to-noise ratios than a pod - see I told you I was a nerd), so the better the recording, the better the sound. And make sure you fit them in your ears correctly - check out Ultimate's website before buying them on Amazon for an awesome discount so you know what you're buying. Oh, did I mention I'm currently riding a train and I'm listening to these and man, no battery, no noise, just great, great sound. Nice job you groovey guys at Ultimate Ears, I love you man!Rock on!
The monitor works good,pixels and all around show nice images,What to know before purchaseIf want to buy this item ,make sure to get ac adapter and power cable as costsabout 30 dlls for both,and basic speakers for about 15 dllsWorse :the product come without ac adapter,no power cables and no speakers that shows in produt description to buy so means is a bad trade:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000A039V/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title125.89 dlls I'd pay for 2 lcd monitors only,plus30 dlls on ac adapter and power cable15 dlls on speakers,sume170.89 dlls,Could get those items for less money with all stuffs in description.Resuming: It's a good monitor,just make sure to read all seller(not amazon)description before buy it.Product is recomended.
This is an original brand new battary comes in great condition and the shipping was super fast.
I have been buying these or equivalent Sony headphones for years. They don't fall off, are comfortable and work well. After awhile, given enough trips and slips, the wire seems to pull loose. That's OK because by then I have gotten more than $20 worth of listening. The design places the speaker in a unique comfiguration so they don't get shoved into the ear canal.Also, I'll be darned if I ever bought the pink ones! I bought white, silver, and blue ones, NOT pink.
This is such a fantastic headset! It sounds great! and its comfortable and perfect for gaming. I especially love the adjustable Mic. I recenly accidentally broke my old one of this same type. (dropped heavy boxes on it*crunch*) Ilove this headset so much that I bought another exactly like it. It's cheap enough that it's no big deal. I recommend to all my gaming pals that they get this as well. several have :)
The SP90 is a fine sub-100 dollar mp3/CD player. It is approximately the same player as the Rio Volt SP100, only without an LCD backlight, AC adapter, remote, and external ESP switch. Note that all the SonicBlue mp3/CD players are rebranded versions of mp3/CD players made by iRiver. The SP90 is a downgrade of the SP100 for a reduced price.The LCD screen supports two rows of text and two rows of miscellaneous information. The top row has icons displaying repeat, shuffle, and low battery warning. The second row contains track number and time. The third row has artist and title information or filename for mp3s and wmas. The last row is wasted by little dancing figures and an animated round thing that serves no purpose. This makes navigation of the file system limited to two lines. It would be nice if SonicBlue/iRiver had actually made use of the last 1/4 of the LCD screen for something like displaying the folder name or displaying artist and title info on separate lines. The lineout plug is affected by the volume control for some reason. In all the CD players I've seen before, they were constant. It's neither a good or bad thing for me, just kind of weird. The plastic buttons are sturdy enough. My only complaint with the controls is that they put rewind, fast forward, play, and stop on one large round button. It's easy to accidentally hit the wrong function if you apply any sideway pressure. The round pad also forces you to look at it when you use any of the four functions. It's very difficult to do it by touch alone, which is useful when you're driving or when it's dark; you'll have first figure out which way is up/down/left/right by the postitions of other components of the player. Buying the optional remote helps but then you might as well just get the SP100. The SP90 is opened by sliding the blue switch on the front. It only opens up partially on its own so you'll have to lift it up by hand. The included earbuds are low quality, which is about standard for most headphones included with a music player. You should be cautioned about DC-in on this thing. I tried two separate 4.5V DC car adapters manufacturered by Sony and Panasonic and neither worked. The plug might be proprietary, forcing you to buy power adapters from SonicBlue. iRiver is a Korean company so they might use some other standard that SonicBlue didn't bother to convert. This doesn't affect me much because I've got NiMH batteries and a one hour charger usable at home and in the car. However, it may be wise to check with SonicBlue on this.I've had no problem with skipping as some others have reported. The SP100 has a firmware upgrade that reduces gaps between tracks and possibly reduces skipping. While the SP90 is not officially firmware upgradable, it can use use the SP100 firmware to get added features and improvements. All it takes is a simple renaming of the file and a hex edit to change the name inside the file. Instructions can be found on the internet. This probably voids the warranty so use at your own risk. Some new features as of version 2.10 are reduced gaps, resume for last 10 discs played, katakana font display, winamp playlist support, display of time remaining, and reduced disc recognition time. Also, ESP control for audio CDs is lost because the SP100 has an external control for changing it between 10 and 40 seconds while the SP90 has a menu option in the original firmware.SP90 is a good economy player with solid features. You should know that iRiver recently came out with the ChromeX iMP-150 for the US market. It's an upgrade to the SP100/iMP-100 with better button placement and a much better LCD screen (smaller pixels and no dancing!). It includes backlight and remote, but no AC adapter. If you're considering buying the SP100 for its backlight and remote, definitely go with the ChromeX. It's designed by the same people and is much better at lower cost. If you're willing to spend more, go with the SP250 or iRiver SlimX.
This printer is far superior to the one it replaces. The HP 6310 produces great print quality and graphics, and although I have not done photos on it yet I am confident it will produce great results there also. The HP 6310 has a relatively small footprint, so it doesn't take up a lot of area and it is easy to set up. Assembly is minimal as the only parts to assemble are the paper tray and insert the ink cartridges.When I ordered this printer on 18 Dec 08 I was told it would not be delivered until after Christmas. I was a bit disappointed about this as it was meant to be a Christmas gift for my 80 year old mother-in-law. The printer was being shipped for free, so I really couldn't complain. I was prompted that it could be here by Christmas if I paid for express shipping, but I declined. One can imagine my surprise when the printer was on my porch about 18 hours after I placed the order. Now that's what I call GREAT customer service. I am one of those people who was hesitant to order merchandise online, especially electronics. I won't hesitate to order from Amazon again.
It's hard to go wrong with a Belkin product. They always do what they're supposed to do and for a reasonable price. It's hard to be too picky about a cable that plugs into your modem and computer, but it does seem to stay un-kinked.
These turned out to be the perfect mounts for my application. I have unusually heavy bookshelf speakers (Aperion) that I wanted to mount for use as my rear speakers in a 7.1 setup. I had trouble finding sturdy and unobtrusive mounts that would support them and give me some flexibility in terms of positioning. My speaker company recommended these, so I gave them a shot. I needed to get the 20.0 ones (they have smaller ones with lighter load ratings) because my speakers were pretty close to the 20-pound limit. They mounted easily and firmly to my ceiling and attached to the back of the speaker using the included bracket with no problem. The best thing going for these is the ball socket. I knew from experience using Yamaha drums that have ball mounts for their toms that you could lock them into place and they'd stay there, even under heavy pounding. You can swivel, angle, and aim them any direction you want, tighten the allen bolt, and it will stay exactly in position. I can try to rock my speakers by hand and they barely move. After over a year in place at somewhat odd angles (pointing in and down), my speakers haven't slid (crept) a bit. In other words, they don't rock at all. In terms of utility, they definitely do rock!Highly recommended for everyone who needs a sturdy, yet flexible heavy-duty speaker mount that can work on either the wall or ceiling.
This backpack is much taller than it looks in pictures. There are lots of pockets and storage areas. The padding is great in the laptop pocket.
About a year ago, I felt it was time for me to upgrade to DVD's(finally) but I still couldn't afford those high-end players so I settled for this one. A year later and not only is it still working fine, but until this one breaks I don't even feel the urge to buy a new one. From personal experience only, I haven't run into any problems with my player(ok, except to figure out how to use the parental control option...but that's either my fault or the manuals, not the player itself) and factoring price and functionality(needs direct hook up with tv, picture is terrible running through your vcr), am very satisfied with it. Only sore point is it doesn't play VCD's(but it doesn't say it will either). I feel badly for other reviewers who have had problems with it and in their cases, I'm sure it let them down. In my case I can only say it's still with me, still in use on a regular basis(I sometimes review DVD's at Amazon.com and this is the player I use to watch them), and am pleased I bought it. So if you're looking for that second player, that first 'budget' player, or just require something that will let you watch DVD's, I can recommend this one. Having said that, I'd like to point out it's a year later and you could find low-end players for as low as sixty bucks! Plus, you can get some high-end DVD players or DVD/VCR combos for around two hundred. So shop around for the best prices.edit: i was looking at my reviews to see which i should delete and i was surprised this one is still up. well, its august 25, 2010...and my crazy oritron is still working!!! it's my first dvd player ever, got regular usage, and it's still working! i'm sad it let down so many others with the apparent 2-star average. i must've gotten one of the few 'good' ones. btw, i forgot to mention 8 yrs ago: this dvd player has the ability to keep track of where you left off/stopped in your last 3 dvd's. very cool feature back in the day...and i didnt even bother to put it in my review! of course, its 2010 and dvd's players and blu-rays are everywhere. but i have to say i think this dvd player is great.
Save your money. This is the cheapest piece of plastic I've seen. It does not keep my Gateway 17" laptop cool. I would return it, but the Antonline company charges a 15% restocking fee and it's just not worth the hassle. Don't waste your money - Look for a better quality product. I am extremely disappointed in this product.
I highly recommend this camera. This camera has essentially the same features as the new 870IS except for image stabilization (which is nice, but not really needed as long as you hold the camera still) and the wide viewing angle. This camera is able to reproduce colors accurately and you can really tell the difference. You don't realize how nice it is to have the big screen until you get the camera (you don't need a view finder). I know the camera is great, but I had to return mine for another because the LCD screen showed some obvious purple lines emitting from objects that reflected or produced a lot of light. The pictures taken did NOT include the purple lines. However, the video recordings DID have the purple lines. This is my first time returning a defective item to Amaazon and so far it seems to be pretty easy. They send me a new camera and I have 30 days to ship back the old one. They pay for shipping and hook me up with UPS lable and even the nearest UPS drop off location.
The speakers rest just in-front of the inside of your ears instead of cramming into your ears, so these are perfect for kids or people with smaller ears. The over the ear design makes them ideal for sports requiring agility.
I have been using this for almost for a year now and I have been using it quite often. It has travelled with me overseas twice and it has been at quite rough remote places. So far, it is still holding up. I like the light weight, the quick release feature and the ease of setting it up. I mostly use it with my DSLR and its quite sturdy. I give it a 5 stars and will recommend to anyone!
I really can't remenber how long I've had this mouse, it has been perfect. The only time it did not work was when I forgot to insert the usb receiver. I've also wondered how long the battery life is. I have never had to change it. A very good buy.
I bought this for a graduate. It was everything he wanted and more. Perfect for the college student. He was excited about the area made for carrying his laptop. It will be an asset to his college career.
I have used these cameras for years for my front and back doors. The ones i purchased had a 100' of cord. You connect the one plug into a tv, and the other into electic outlet. The camera has good vision and in color and also picks up sounds. You can even hear the neighborhood cats meowing. The camera is infrared so it works at night. I have not used it to record, but I think it does that. I use it to keep a watch on my doors. Let's me decide if i want to answer my door. The camera if you install under the over head the weather does not impact it all. Mine have lasted for years. For the price this one is a real deal!!!
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
Tinny sound is only the first of many problems. It uses batteries at an incredable rate (a AC adapter is not included, so even though I was using it on a counter, not in the shower, I still had to feed it batteries.) I could only tune in one radio station clearly, even with an antenna attached; the control buttons are poorly laid out, and make no intuitive sense. It is dificult to tell at a glance if the unit is turned off, so it is easy to leave it left on by mistake, further draining the batteries. The CD player skipped and would stop in the middle of a song for no apparent reason. This is obviously a product that was rushed to market with little or no testing.
This is just what we were looking for as we love to perc coffee and our old one gave out after many years of use. This one arrived on time and in great shape. Thanks.
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.
Really easy to use but sophisticated at the same time.Very accurate and very reliable. I don't know how many times I've dropped it and it's still going!!!All my friends on my bike team have one and they ALL love it! I would never buy anything else!I use mine in the car, on my bike and even when I'm hiking!
Very easy to install. As other reviewers noted, it's important to make sure that you appropriately set Windows' volume levels. The received sound quality is fairly good, in the low to medium fidelity range. You can signicantly improve the range and quality of the transmiited signal by carefully prying open the case and bending the antenna so that it comes out of the top of the case in a vertical position. (I'm sure that this will void the warranty).
These speakers rocks! Price is very reasonable, you can afford it and instead of tiny speakers with woofer, I like these FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS BETTER, CAUSE I like to feel the vibe!
I bought this after two 500GB Lacies failed on me. The trouble was with using them on Macs as well as PCs. I've had this Maxtor for more than a year. I traveled with it in my backpack & used it in a very hot and humid country (Sri Lanka), with 210 power (though I usually plugged it into an adapter). I never used the sync, so I find its constant prompting a bit annoying. But I can easily drag and drop from either mac or PC, I've never had the computers fail to detect or recognize the drive, lose data etc.Now, granted, my use was very light - data backed up one every few weeks, and otherwise used only while working on video files. The speed was fine. I didn't use it continuously for long enough periods of time to test its capacity to cool down.But I was relieved, after reading numerous horror stories, to have found what I thought was a fairly tough and reliable device. Recent reviews imply that quality at Maxtor has gone down, just as with many other brands unfortunately. I don't know what manufacturers are playing at. This was a great model when I bought it.
Got tired of holding my handset for long converstaions so I got this headset. Works great with Mac OSX. Plug and play!! Audio in and out very good.
I originally tried the iRiver iFP-190T. The biggest feature the iRiver had was that it was LOUD. However, the majority of the flash players out there seem to ignore MAC users. That's too bad, because there are a lot of us out there who think shelling out the big dough for an iPod is out of hand. Especially with the battery situation. I'll take cheap rechargeable AAA batteries that last twice as long anyday. Yes the iRiver sounded great, but was pretty much DOA when hooking up to OS X on my G4.MACWorld magazine did the honest thing and reviewed some popular flash players. The Rio Chiba, Cali, and Fuse were given the highest honors. They were true to their word, I've had the Chiba a little over 24 hours and has been working seemlessly with iTunes. In fact, if you already have iTunes, you don't need to load any software! The Chiba display has 3 lines of text - very large. The controls are solid and easy to use. The menus are also straightforward. MAC users don't seem to have the option of creating multiple playlists (Correct me if I'm wrong - please). The transfer rate was 20 minutes for around 60 songs, about the amount of time it takes me to shower in the morning. The belt clip looks deceptively cheap. It works ok (the headphone connection is the key to locking it in place). You may prefer something a little more rugged and weatherproof. So I am quite happy with the Chiba, although I have a sentimental attachment to the name since I have been to Chiba, Japan. EXCEPT for the low headphone volume.This is too bad, because it was a big compromise to find a MP3 player that really DID work well on a MAC, and was well rated. The price was $100 less than the mini iPod. I purchased an extended warranty plan, since the manufacturers warranties on these things are about 120 days, and they are still a little buggy. But I have a reliable and cheaper alternative for the iPOD, and it even has an expandable memory slot.4 out of 5 stars.
Compact and great options for smaller camera. I like the design better than Sony cameras and gave up on Sony after 3 of the later models died on us in a matter of 3 years and we hardly used them!
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.
I've bought about eight pairs of these, including three that I ordered today. They last about 3-4 months on average. I really like the design, and the sound quality is quite sufficient for my casual on-the-go needs (I mostly listen to spoken podcasts anyway).I tried a different brand recently--a more expensive model--but that set only lasted 6 months, and wasn't a substantially-better experience in terms of sound quality. also, the other brand wasn't a behind-the-ears design, which is tough to go back to once you're used to this type of design. So overall I would say it wasn't worth what I paid for it. This model, even if it's prone to failure, is a better value overall.
This edition card was used in conjunction with an ATI Radeon XTX 1900. I think it is great and have no complaints thus far. I would like to see the instruction and config data be more refined.
Bought the TomTom One XL for over a year and half. Used it for trips in Midwest and Northeast regions and it performed OK. At least it would take you to destinations, although it sometimes took us through residential areas instead of main roads etc. The good thing about it is the route-recalc speed, which is pretty fast.However, it performed quite poorly during my recent trip to the UK. With an expensive purchase of UK map ($70), I hoped it would make my trip quite easy. Wrong expectation. The map apparent is quite old. It could not find my hotel because the hotel has changed its name a year ago. Also it could not provide accurate location of many POIs, as I found during my search for other hotels and shopping malls. I had a flat tire so I tried to locate a nearby garage/car repair shop, it could not find any. The restaurant listing is also pathetic, leaving out many nice national chains and nice local restaurants. I am now in search of a better GPS because of my UK experience with this model.
since i urchased this card it made my life easier. This cards picks up all hotspots no matter where i go. My Apple ibook G4 now runs better. and does not hold back any signal losses
I've had this camera for almost 2 years. Although it has never really perfomed as well as I'd hoped, the biggest complaint is in their support.My camera was working just fine (besides a complaint of poor auto-focus since day one). Following Toshiba's recomendations and instructions posted on their website I downloaded and attempted to install a firmware upgrade (1.06A).The "upgrade" managed to WIPE out all of my camera's operating system. So now I have an useless camera, and because the warranty expired after 12 months, Toshiba won't give me any help except to tell me to send my camera to Bensonville Illinois. ... A good consumer aware company should provide some sort of consideration for the fact that their recomended update is what damaged my camera.Before this fiasco, I have always had issue with the quality of "auto-focused" shots. Bottom line is: even when making absolutely sure that the object that you want in focus is in the center of the viewfinder when pressing the button down half way before taking the shot-- it is a miracle if the shot comes out focused properly. I have borrowed other camers (specifically elf and minolta) and they are MUCH more likely to return sharper images.)I have a Toshiba TV and DVD which work fine, but Toshiba has managed to squash my goodwill with this incident. In my opinion it is a very short-sided business strategy.
I thought about buying (and have had) other UV filters, but I never want to regret that the once-in-a-lifetime photo could have been better with the proper lens filter. I chose the B+W and have no regrets. Besides, just about everything Germany makes is of the highest quality!
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 just purchased my first Big screen TV. I would like to say I did a lot of investigative work before i settled on the Toshiba 50A61. For the price ,quality looks workmanship I'm very happy about my purchse. I looked at HDTV,Wide Screen and all brands checked Best Buy, Sears, Wal-mart you name it ..But the picture is so clear and the features are some of the best for this price range.. I would suggest this television to anyone not looking to spend on the high end and still have a tv set that is top notch..you can't go wrong ...
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.
I've so far owned two pairs of these headphones, the first was lost on a train ride into Boston. I could not live again with a cheap pair of headphones, cheaper headphones do not give the full sound that these do, so I bought another pair. When used with the foam ear-buds, every detail of the recording is there as you listen. The sound quality is just unbelievable, the sounds are level, rounded and fluid, instead of boosted in the bass and muffled. Bar none the best listening device I've ever used.
I bought one on Sep 27, and got it from UPS on Oct 5.On Oct 6, I decided to return the product. The software is hard to use, and it takes up to nearly 100MB to install it. Most of the MP3 file in my computer cannot be played by this device. I always got a "Cannot Play" message. The menu is not that friendly too.....BTW, on Sep 27 the price was 189.99, and now it's 159.99
Everything in the editor's review is true. From more than 20 routers I've installed and recommended only two failed during the warranty period and none after the warranty has expired. The first one failed one of the ports - that happened after many hot plug-ins and plug-outs, so I cannot blame it on the manufacturer. The second one failed its firmware - it initially had problems with the firmware.I like it so much, that I even bought the LinkSys cable modem and the 8-port switch that use the same box design as the router and they stack nicely.Excellent product for its market niche and price!
KEEP YOUR BOX & RECEIPT! After 200+ pics my lens got stuck! Samsung online service was fast & easy, don't bother with the retailer or their service plans, you've got 1yr from purchase - labor & return shipping. they want you to insure & ship by UPS, but I just threw a priority mail stamp on it!
I had two problems with this wall plugged router:First, I spent 2 hours on the phone with technical support at the end of which tech support threw up their hands and said it must be my firewall.Second, tech support guy 1 and guy 2 both said, "both devices must be plugged in to the same circuit" that is, on the same electrical breaker, in order for it to work properly. In 95% of US homes each circuit covers 1 to 3 adjacent rooms, the area covered by a decent regular wireless router. If you need a range extender, the area you want to extend to is extremely unlikely to be on the same electrical circuit. Duh.If you read the reviews, it appears that many people have had good success with this device. My recomendation - if it fits your needs buy it, save the reciept and, if it's not up an running in 20 minutes, take it back.
I purchased this mic for use with the Karaoke Revolution games, after being pretty disappointed with the standard PS2 headset. It was definitely worth the (relatively small) investment. For one thing, I don't have the problem of getting the headset to fit on my head anymore (yes, I admit it--I have a big head); plus, as someone who does karaoke in real-life karaoke clubs, it seems a lot more natural to be holding a mic. On the more technical side, the Logitech mic seems to pick up a better frequency range than the headset; I get much better scores on pitch when I use it. The only thing that prevents me from rating the mic as a "5" is that it's particular about where you hold it; it needs to be very close to your mouth, and held at a specific angle. Even with that caveat, I still will use it over the headset every time.
I will buy only manufacturer's ink after a bad experience with knock off inks leaking!
The camera works well. With the 1 GB card you get about 45 minutes of video or 550 pictures. The stabilization feature works well even in the 5x mode. Unfortunately the view screen is almost impossible to see in full light so you end up shooting by just pointing the camera in the general direction.I used the camera this past week to shoot a group of dancers under normal room light using the shoot movies mode and with the image zoomed to some extent. As long as the clip is viewed in default format (or 2x the size) the picture looks quite good and the sound is quite reasonable.
Easy to setup! Prints black and white documents lightning fast and color documents in great quality. On top of that the ink cartridges are cheaper than many other printer brands and last longer. I waited a long time to replace my old printer and I'm glad I went with this one!Note : Printer cable is not included so you'll have to pick up a USB or Parallel cable if you don't already have one. No big deal though, you can just order one from Amazon to go with the printer or pick one up at your local electronics store.
I own a '03 Sony XBR direct-view TV, and previous to selling it, a Toshiba progressive scan DVD player. After reading about this player, I knew it would be the best way to take advantage of the sizable investment I made in buying a HDTV given the limited content available. Sure enough, the DVI connection and the high-def capabilities of the Sony XBR created a noticeable improvement even over a progressive scan DVD with high quality connections. I have to say that I'm very impressed especially given the price!
I purchased this to allow control of all my components (sitting in a wall-mounted cabinet) about 15 feet away from my HDTV in the basement. At first I was going to wire up an IR repeater system but after reading about this (and the fact it could work outside for me to control my receiver and the secondary speakers out there), I decided to try it.Installation was easy and this worked right off the bat. I use Harmony remotes (510, 670, etc.) and have about 8 items to control in total. Since my components sit inside a glass fronted case in the wall, I just sat the receiver in the center of the cabinet facing out. I didn't even need individual ir transmitters as it must be bouncing the signal off the glass and everything in the cabinet picks up the signal (DVD, VCR, cable box, HTPC, A/V Receiver, CD player).Pros:Works exactly as advertised. Battery life seems to match my rechargeables I use in the remotes. Easy to trouble shoot (watch for the signal receiver to light up when you push buttons on the remote). Works with Harmony remotes (the ones I own) plus some other OEM remotes I tested.Cons:Battery transmitter placement in the remote matters in some cases. As noted previously, there was one battery location in the Harmony remotes where this wouldn't work. Once I moved the batteries around, I never had a problem.Overall:CAn't beat it. Stopped me from wiring in IR transmitters/receivers in the wall and in the stereo cabinet. Plus it's cheaper!!!!! Highly recommended from my point of view.
Great speed and reliability. What more could you want in a SD card? Only better price maybe. But it worth each dollar!
What's not to like? The price is fantastic and the sound is great. I wore out one pair, and then bought two more (one set for work, one for my gym bag). I've used various types of Sony earbuds and headphones, and these have always been my favorites--not only for the sound, but for their fit and, of course, for the extremely handy wind-up case. I also like that the cable is longer than competitors'. My only gripe is that my toddler son likes to chew the foam off, and replacement foam is ridiculously expensive.If you just need an inexpensive pair of "kick-around" earbuds, you really can't go wrong with these.
So far, so good! Like others have said monies well spent. I liked it so much i bought another to add a sub & amp in my daughters Cobalt!
Incomparable value, fills the entire room with a clean sound,rich bass,for the price you can't find any 800 watts HTIB and it's a SONY!
This is a great investment because Yes it works well and at a really great cost I think with tax and everything added was $25.00 now go find a battery for your Dell D600 this cheap and this works it gives me about 2 1/2 to 3 hours not bad for a 2004 Laptop I restored.
I was really pleased with this unit especially since I am not a tech-geek and the only thing I knew I wanted was something user friendly to play PAL and NTSC dvds with good picture quality and good sound that wouldn't break the bank. I read reviews on multiple websites until my eyes crossed and I realized that for just about every unit made, whatever the price range, the complaints are the same. So I took my chances with this one and I am absolutely delighted. The picture is crisp and true (no stretching the actors to fit the screen), the sound is clear, and yes, there is a whirring noise but it really isn't that bad. The build quality is fine (as long as you aren't slamming the thing shut repeatedly or throwing it to the floor) and the menu is easy to navigate. I had to call COBY (1-800-681-2629) to find out why it wouldn't play PAL dvds even though I'd switched the menu setting. It turns out you have to have the cheat code. Here it is-on the remote presssetupfast forwardrewindnext screenprevious screenat this point the screen will have a small number in the upper right part of the screen. Use the right arrow on the remote to switch the number until you get the region code you want. Then press setup to exit.I tried it and it works so I'm a really happy camper. All in all, this is a great little player for the money. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this as a gift or recommend it to a friend.
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.
After the arm band for my video ipod chafed a large spot on my arm I finally decided it was time for something a little more manageable to work out with. The Shuffle is the perfect solution. It holds plenty of music to give my walk or run variety and is so small I can clip it just about anywhere on my clothes and forget about it. I even load it with yoga podcasts and bring it with me to my mat. The only downside is that it's so small I get paranoid about losing it.
I was told this was the right model to fit my camera, but it did not. Now I'm stuck with it. All the money went towards the shipping, so can't get that back.
Not sure where these negative reviews are coming from, but this enclosure deserves a far better rating than what is shown.I just ordered my third CoolMax CD-311 hd case. My other two enclose stacked WD Raptor drives which travel with me everywhere I go. I have run this enclosure in every possible configuration, with the e-sata port being the faster transfer rate by far. I have never had so much as single glitch out of this durable, well built enclosure. Yes the screws are small, but they are long, and if you can strip them out of the extruded aluminum case, you are waaayy over-tightening. The case actually dove tails together, so the screws do little more than button the unit up. As a product engineer I say kudo's to the designer of this case.Even with WD Raptor drives, which at full load run at nearly 60C (140F), this enclosure handles the heat and dissipates it well. I even like the stack-ability and the rubber feet isolate vibration.The bottom line is that out of the many hd cases I have tested, used and owned, this is the BEST. Even without a grounded plug. But then, I don't run my computer outside in the rain.But I suppose a review can't be all good, so if I were going to nit-pick, I think the silver sticker on the backside of the unit, near the input ports, could have better adhesion, the unit does not completely seal out dust, and as a whole, the unit looks somewhat dated. But then I will take functionality over looks any day.
Horrible sounding tweeters, No distinctive sound, Just all muffled and distorted, sounds like someone singing with a towel over there face, Not worth the 11 dollars
Lasts a while for me although I don't count the number of pages. Constant color fidelity and easy to install and release.
I have purchased other laptop cooler but Antec is the better one of other that I purchase before.
I use this lens quite often. This is the wide-angle zoom lens goes perfectly with my rebel xti. With this lens, I can fit tall skyscraper, wide landscape, room interior into one picture. The lens is very well built. One downside with the lens is the distortion on the wide-end. But I think this is inevitable in every wide-angle lens.
This Garmin Nuvi is really a very helpful tool.There is lot more than just navigation.Found it accurate.I highly recomend this product with such a low price.
I bought my son a used Palm IIIc for his birthday because he LOVED my Palm Zire 31. The Palm 3 was in great condition - but no stylus. I got this 3-pack of Palm 3/4 styli and he and I have been fighting over them ever since! First, there's the weight - it's heavy enough that you know something is actually in your hand. It makes a nice thunk when it hits the floor so you immediately turn and pick it up. Looks like some kind of metal in the middle. No cheap plastic stick here! I actually ended up sticking this Palm 3 stylus in my Zire case and use it all the time. If I forget it, I whine and whine about the cheapie that fits my Zire silo. I'm a voting machine tech twice a year, so this stylus has voted repeatedly for every office in my county. Second - the reset pin. GREAT for the Palm 3, but it won't reach the button in my Zire. Yeah, like that's something to complain about. And, last, the replaceable & reset tips. Replaceable tip on one end, reset pin on the other with a pseudo-clip that stops it from rolling off your desk. I don't know if I'll live long enough to wear out the tip on this stylus, but I am comforted by the fact that if I do, I can just screw on another one! Unless the arthritis stops me... This is an EXCELLENT stylus for ANY touchscreen.
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.
This little camera is now my third Canon - not as a replacement, but as a little road warrior that I like to bring along with me when it's more practical to tote than my S2IS or A1. I bought this SD600 Digital Elph for one reason alone: portability.It's small enough to fit into my shirt or jeans pockets. It's not a very slim camera, but it's good enough for me. I don't feel like I'm going to break it when I handle it because it's very solid.I really, really enjoy the large LCD (it's bigger than the LCD on my S2IS). It's bright and crisp, giving me a very accurate preview of what the full-sized finished photo would look like. I even like how the preview orientation automatically rotates when you hold the camera horizontally or vertically.A basic set of shooting modes makes it easy and quick to compose shots. When you're shooting outdoors in city limits (which is what I mostly do with this camera) you need that ease and efficiency. The refresh rate on this camera is quick - great for those hurry-up situations. Of course you can also set the shutter to do continuous shots of the same subject when you hold down the shutter button. With 6MP the photos come out nice and crisp.The only thing that was lacking in this camera is the exposure reading. I like to keep track of exposure readings for future reference and my S2IS will record all the necessary details. But the SD600 does not give you the shutter speed and aperture settings for each shot. I'm willing to forgo this, however, for all of its other perks.As with the S2IS, uploading pictures onto my computer is quick and easy. Also there's a one-touch button for printing directly to Canon photo printers.All in all a really good buy from a solid company that I've trusted for over 20 years.
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.
This DVD Changer [is unacceptable]! It's slow to react. You'll sit there for 5 seconds and wonder did the batteries go in the remote...well no they didn't--the CP500 is just SLOW! This player gets confused when CDs and mixed in with DVDs. So be ready to babysit it and have the desire to slap it when it doesn't do what you request. Overall it's not user-friendly. This is NOT what you would expect from Onkyo. I previously owned a Kenwood CD changer and a single Toshiba DVD player, and everytime I use this piece of plastic I wish I never "upgraded."
It is sturdy and well organized. Someone who worked outside the office on a regular basis designed this one.
I'm sitting on my couch, viewing on a 50" plasma, the laptop is the centerpiece of of my media center and I'm typeing this on my Wireless Rf Mini Mulimedia USB Kyb with optical Trackball 2.4GHZ Blk, can it get any better? Well, if you want to get picky, the mouse functions well but the layout takes some getting used to. And the keys are a bit tough. They're not bad if your a heavy typer but if your used to a profesional quality keyboard key feel, it can take some getting used to as well. I still love it.Update: After using this keyboard for one month and really falling in love with it, the track ball for the mouse stopped working. Now I have two wireless keyboards with out mouses.
The Snap-n-Store DVD/CD box is ulrta-easy to put together, the snaps work easily and remain snapped and secure. Mine supports over 100 cd's with no weight concerns. And added plus: the box collapses into into its lid if you ever need to store it away empty.
My cousin has a John Deere lawn tractor. Every spring the battery dies and he has to jump start his lawn tractor from his automobile. Sometimes this damages the delicate electronics on the lawn tractor.I just got my lawn tractor last year. A few weeks before the first mow, I placed the Sunsei Solar 2W 12V charger in the garage window and attached it to my lawn tractor battery. The tractor started fine when I needed it. I'll be sending another Sunsei Solar charger to my cousin.
I've had this router for about a year and almost everyday the internet does not work in my room. To make it work you have to unplug it and plug it back in, and most of the time that doesn't even work. I would not recommend for anyone to buy this. It is not reliable and it is not worth a penny.
I bought these as a replacement to some low end headphones that I paid around $20 for. I review Japanese music of all types, from pop to death metal to noise, and in the past 2 months have heard about 8000 songs through these headphones, along with NPR programs and the like, and not once have I had a problem with sound quality, these are great all around, for all types.The canceling is amazing, I can keep the volume under 1/4 max on my iPod 95% of the time, and I use public transportation daily.The fit is quite good after a day or two, and the headphones are second nature for me now.These are definitely the best, and all the positives I;ve heard are not overstatements, these things really are great, I would really recommend them!
Designed obsolescence is the word that best discribes Delorme No support!!!!!!!!!!
Tiffen has long been a name known for quality filters. Of the lower-priced filters, they are probably the best.
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.
All my experiences at Amazon have been good. This was directed to Databazaar. The order came very quickly and accurately. Service was great. jfsquillace
We replaced our old tube tv which had a "wake up" feature that I used every morning for my alarm clock with a new LCD TV. It's next to impossible to find a new TV these days with the "Wake Up" feature. Most have a "Timer" feature which turns the TV off after a selected time, but not the "Wake Up" option where your TV turns on at a certain time (like an alarm clock.) I originally found this product through a Google search, but unfortunately it was discontinued on the manufacture's website. Thankfully, Amazon.com came to my rescue along with it's Third Party Sellers!!The interface is a bit confusing, and you really need to follow the instructions step-by-step. I'd certainly keep them handy for the future. Syncing it with the TV was fairly painless. You can have it set as just an alarm sound, or only turn on the TV, or both. I recommend it be no farther than 6 feet away from the TV. Mine was originally about 8 feet away, it worked a couple times, and then it stopped. I thought it had broken, but then I woke up early enough to see the lights flashing trying to turn on the TV, but it was just too far away. I've put it much closer to the TV and now it has turned on reliably every morning.It's such a shame this was discontinued, because this product fills a option that the newer TV's do not offer. Luckily they are still available on Amazon. I'd buy a spare.
This is a handy little item which is really easy to install. It provides an additional telephone outlet without the hassle of wires or professional installation.
I bought this because it goes 360 degrees and can be used with a regular tripod or monopod. It's extremely versatile! The plate screws into the camera, binoculars or video camera, and there is a quick release on the Bogen head to attach the plate firmly to the head - no chance of the camera falling off with the safety on. Since it rides on a solid ball it has a fluid motion. Change the head position by pushing in the trigger, and release to immediately stop at specific angle. I like it because I can quickly move from a vertical shot to a horizontal shot, or anywhere in-between, without any camera shake. Very simple to use. I find that it even holds a heavy camera rock-solid - I've used it with a heavy older professional camera and also with a heavy older video camera, and it works well with anything I try. I especially like to permanently attach it to a monopod and camera and go for a hike with everything slung over my back, ready to quickly take any picture without shaking. It is especially good for macro nature shots which need a shake-free picture. I can stand or sit or lay down with the monopod at any angle so it's easy to take shots at any height with a steady hand.
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 didn't expect the original, but I was hesitant because of previous reviews. The cord does exactly what I bought it for, and I couldn't be happier!
The UPS man lugged a deceptively heavy box to my door containing this bad boy. Not opening the box right away was like trying to resist snagging a few fries while pulling away from the drive through window.There's not much I can say that hasn't been said in the vast number of reviews that has not already been posted so let me hit those few points.This sub is discontinued. I went on the Polk site and they are not making these anymore. Once there're gone, there're gone! I don't know how they could make it any better, I just feared they would make it more expensive so I bought in now.The port is in the back so placement can be tricky if you want to see the grille facing you in your listening area (close placement to a wall will cause resonation). I think this speaker is beautiful and I want to see it, and adjust it for each concert, hiding it just wouldn't be right!Anyway this thing really brought my sound system to a new level. Very pleased, I don't know if all of Polk's speakers are great, but this one sure is...
The Airplay FM Transmitter rocks - litereally!! It is very easy to use and allows you to listen to your iPOD on ANY FM Radio! I love being able to grab my iPOD and jump in a friend's car and crank up the tunes or go in my garage and listen to my iPod on my old school FM jambox! Although setup is beyond easy I have noticed a couple of quirky things that just require experience - living in Charlotte, NC, it can be difficult finding a FM radio station with nothing on it. It took a couple of days to find one that I could stick to, that my Airplay would dominate the airwaves on and allow me to drive all around town (if a FM signal from a radio station gets too strong, you'll get a static over your speakers while listening to your iPod with the Airplay FM transmitter). Also I've noticed that every now and then when I fire up my iPOD with the Airplay connected, the Airplay will not automatically come on (to conserve power, it turns it self off) - to fix this issue, you can just turn off and on your iPod or unplug and plug in the Airplay. The last little quirk I haven't figured out (probably never will) is that if you start to get a wine or hum over the speakers, that if you change radio stations on your radio and then change it back to what the Airplay is set to it seems to resolve that issue. Overall, I am very happy with my Airplay and would highly recommend it!
I have the AKG K181DJ and LUV them, they are fun you feel the music like listening to speakers and a sub, wow!!I Have Senn 555,could hear every flaw. Its kind of like driving a corvette, you can feel every piece of gravel in the road, i would rather enjoy and feel the music instead of looking for technical flaws. (drum & bass, hard rock, alternative and undergound hip hop, lyrics, vocal and bass are my focus) did a lot of research, also consideredBEYER DYNAMIC DT770-Pro Closed Circumaural Studio HeadphonesAKG Closed-Back Foldable DJ Headphones - K81DJIf these are too pricey their predecessor is the K81DJ and are about 70 bucks and very similarthe 181's have a little wider range and a replaceable cord, lay flat, quality construction, are a little snug, earpads are removeable and can be replaced.please check out my underground broadcast, Adrenaline on [...]. Its free and an editors pick.on the air 24/7 since 2001. [...]
works very well easy to install and very easy to switch computers without any problems
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 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.
I have two sets of these. I had the first set for some time. They work fine for watching movies and shows on the TV with headphones. I have a DVR, and a N-box media player. Works good with either. Also, I set up my projector, with the N-Box, and put the speakers under the projection screen. In the living room they sounded fine. We watched Johnny English 2 the other night with no problems. Sounded great.Works good with my computer too.
I was looking around for a new card for my wife and this one fit the bill. It works and I don't see any lag in the write times so, for the money it was good buy. I do like having 2GB, it sure strores a lot of photos. Don't waste your money buying the top end card, save it and buy one like this.
This item will make taking pictures in the water more difficult than the expenses incurred from buying the disposable waterproof cameras! Not a win situation for the environment here as it is a better option to use a disposable camera.
I just bought this laptop for around $500 after rebates. The speed is what you would expect for a celeron at 256 mg ram; which is to say not bad. The screen is lovely, however it is limited to 1068 x 768 or whatever resolution, unlike newer WXGAs with 1260x1086. The only real downside is the battery, which lasts approx 1.5 hours on full charge with the screen at full brightness. That could be easily fixed with purchasing another battery or simply using the cord. Otherwise a good buy for the money.
I bought it for my Nikon D40 and canon sd1000. It seems to work fine with no problems yet. fast delivery.
This is my second SanDisk Sansa e260. I loved my other one, but it got abused quite a bit and when it finally reached the end of its life after getting dropped countless times I decided it was time for a new one. The price is awesome and it is so easy to get music or books on tape onto the player. It is even easier to delete them once you are finished with them. I haven't used the picture features, but have used the FM radio as well as the recording option (sometimes by mistake). I wish I had this in college to record lectures!I went back and forth between other SanDisk models and what sold me on this one was the ease of use and the fact that the headphone jack was on the top of the player instead of the bottom.I also have the car charger so I can listen to it on long road trips and not worry about the battery running out.For the reasonable price and durability, you can't beat it! And I was smarter this time and bought a case with a belt clip so hopefully it won't get dropped as often.
I purchased this battery because it is listed as a replacement for a Sony BP-T31 used in a SPP-S9101 cordless telephone which has a spare battery charging compartment.The Sony BP-T31 is a 3.6V, 600mAh, Nicad batteryThe AGAIN & AGAIN STB-931 is a 3.6V, 700mAh, Nicad batteryWhen I received the battery, it was dead: it tested at 0.0V - a bad sign.I put it on charge in the spare battery charger compartment for 3 days - it came up to 2.5V. It wouldn't power the phone.I swapped it with the Sony battery in the phone & charged it for 5 days in the phone while charging the Sony battery in the spare battery charger. The Sony battery read 4.05V (it's 2 years old). The STB-931 read 2.547V - it still wouldn't work.The Sony battery continues to work fine but the STB-931 never would work.The Sony battery is no longer available; this is the only replacement I've found. I needed this one because my spare Sony battery died.I rotate batteries at every discharge. It's not what the Nicad battery manufacturers recommend but it's what THEY do.The STB-931 DOES make a nice paperweight.
I have just purchased the Fuji 2800 2MP, which is my first digi camera, and I'm having a whale of a time ,being able to email the shots to all my mates the same minute is really a bonus. The only down fall I can say is that you can't show the pic's via the TV, as is has no AV ports built in which would be positive advantage, so you show them via the usb port on your home computer,and then plug in AV cable from there to your TV, but say you visit someone who in this year 2002 has not got a computer at home, what then!!!easy huddle around the camera, it's cosy
It's very sturdy, doesn't move when I'm pressing buttons on the camera. It's tiny (size of a pen) so it can't be used in every situation, but it's a great alternative to setting your camera on the ground which is what I used to have to do! Weighs just about nothing and the legs are pretty flexible.The only complaint is that it isn't AS flexible as the gorillapods. It's difficult to try to wrap it around things. I tried it on a chair, and it was hard to get it to stay put.Overall, well worth the money. If you can afford to go higher though, get a gorillapod!
I've had this sub for a little over a year now - sounds great, pushes all the base I need in my house. Car chases, explosions ... all sound great when watching movies. Would definitely buy it again.
Nice, and easy set up. Hook up a few cords, change the settings, and whala you are networked!
The Logitech Pocket Digital USB PC Camera is a very small sleek camera. It easily can fit into a pocket. The price is very low, which is a good thing. There is no LCD display screen, which means you are not going to be able to see the pictures until you upload them onto your PC. Now about the quality. The quality of the pictures is poor, but what I am using them for does not require a high quality photo. The main purpose of this camera is to upload pictures onto my website. Do not expect to get high quality printed photographs from this camera. This camera is perfect for capturing images for sending emails, and for putting on your website.
I'm very happy with my 4GB USB memory, both in terms of functionality and great price.
When planning for our first plane ride with our 5 1/2 month old, I knew I'd need to be well prepared. I can sooth my son with music no matter how upset he is. So, I knew I needed headphone for the trip. These headphones seemed to be the smallest I could find and were advertised to fit 2 yr olds. I took a chance and they worked great! They were a little large but not by much. I honestly only used them a couple of times during the trip, but when I did my son left them on. After a while he'd get tired of them and the music/videos but that's to be expected at his age. I would recommend the Kidz Gear Headphones. I'm so glad I bought them.
I don't know about sond quality as I couldn't use it. I bought these so that I can listen to Music or Web Seminar by connecting to Desktop Under my desk and cord cannot reach my ears. Too short a cord. Make sure when you shop the cord length is enough atleat 5 feet or more.
Sent wrong item then when I got my RA the return label did not have postage. Still waiting for new return postage or reply.
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.
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.
No problems altho, to be frank, I only use the Yellow plug (video). Item shipped promptly and is a good value cable.
I bought one of these keyboards for my sister and after using it several times while helping her with projects, I decided I had to have one myself. One of the first things you notice when you take it out of the box is that it is heavy. It doesn't feel cheap and delicate. Second it has a lighted keyboard. My middle name is "mole". I live by the light of my computer monitor, and now I've expanded my light through the keyboard. It is great to see what you are doing even though light is limited. It has three colors that you can cycle through with one button. Although the devault, blue, comes up each time you boot, you can switch to red or magenta very easily. The keys when typing are also just right to the touch. I really think this is a great keyboard and would recommend it to anyone, especially "moles".
I have a Latitude Turion X2 TL-52 and my latop stays extremely cool. The internal fan never kicks on when Antec is running.
Just bought this for my 12-year-old daughter...and she loves it.It was easy to use and very user friendly. We downloaded some music she likes...it loaded right into the IPOD. She let me listen to it thinking it would be like listening to radio with an earplug...was I wrong! The sound was incredible...absolutely fantastic. It sounds great regardless of the kind of music you like...certainly a great gift, or just to purchase for yourself.Apple IPOD certainly is a head in this field of electronics.
Really, really good quality. Very sturdy. Easy to use! My 3 teenage sons are very active! This Zen takes a lickin' and keeps on... It holds a load of songs and pictures. Costs much less than most MP3's. Two of my sons had thier IPODS stollen! I could have purchased 5 1/2 of these instead... I gave one of them my Zen and they are happy with it. I am going for Zen #2!
This device works as advertised, and has a good web interface with which to work. All in all, I'm very happy with this product. I would have liked a bit more range, but for the money, this device has worked well for me. I found some 5.5db gain antenna's from radio shack for 30 dollars, which increases the range of this device, so that may be an option for some folks.
Please don't buy magnetic photo albums! I have one just like this, and my pictures are already starting to ruin. I found out that the acid and lignin in these albums will discolor and eventually eat through your photos. With all of the $$$ spent on cameras, film, and developing PLEASE invest in a safer way to store and display them!!! Try a Creative Memories album. I like them the best! They cost a little more, but a well worth it in the long run!
This camera replaces an identical make/model that I really liked but was made in China and at five years pooped out. I really like the features and do not have to get all the accesseries new. When it works, it's great.RDK...
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.
I had this thing running in 5 min. no problems at all.the easiest piece of hardware I have ever done.works great--buy it.
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.
There are switchers out there that comes with a remote, at a cost of $50 or so. But the fact that this unit is auto-switching eliminates the need for a remote completely, and avoided another remote to clutter up my coffee table. The switcher can also be placed out of sight because of this feature.Just remember to turn off one unit before turning on another unit for the auto-switching to work properly. Works like a champ with no static or green dots. AC adaptor is tiny, making it quite "power strip friendly".
I researched many FM transmitters and read tons of reviews before I purchased this item. Compared to others, this one had the most positive comments. I have no problems with static even though I live in the highly population sacramento area. Being someone who highly values the sound quality of my music, I am automatically picky about the most minor distortion. Well I have some bad news for everybody - you WILL get a little distortion in high treble parts of your music simply because you do not have a direct connection to your sound system when using an FM transmitter(even when the equilizer in your ipod is set to "flat"- which sounds terrible anyway...). You're better off getting a car cassette adaptor if you can. Otherwise you'll never get that perfectly clear-sounding connection unless your car itself is equiped with an ipod/mp3 connector. BUT as far as FM transmitters go I would definatley recommed this one over a lot of other brands out there. It's probably the best you can find.PS. Kudos to Amazon for free shipping and quick delivery!
I use this kind of paper at work and it does its job there on the laser printers very well, and it does its job very well for my inkjet....nothing really to say, cheap paper, decent quality, white...it's paper...nothing really more to say about it
Finally a remote that actually does it all. No need to keep the individual remotes at hand.
I liked this model which is easy to fit in your shirt or trouser pocket, has variety of features and ofcourse helps you find your ways more accurately as compared to some other brands.Mine was a trouble piece whose battery drains out in ~45 mins even after being fully charged... sent it back of the replacement and bought 260w instead since i do not use bluetooth/mp3 (already integrated in my car) and new unit is more wider.
Maybe it's lack of knowledge on my part, but I can only read the ocntents of this card, when it's inserted in the camera and I put the USB cable from the camera to the computer. My PC has a card reader unit and I've tried every card I have and they all work, except this one, maybe it's not suppouse to, but I find that a little frustrating 'cause I have to consume batteries to copy the photos from my camera to the PC and as it is a high capacity card it takes a lot of time and batteries to copy 1000 photos.
These were purchased specifically to allow my daughter to watch movies while on an airplane. Because she does not like loud noises I did not use the decibel reduction capability - she doesn't alter the volume. The sound quality and volume is quite sufficient to be used over the dull roar of an commercial airline flight.The earphones fit my daughter's five year old head very well. I'm a over 6 foot tall adult and I was able to use them too (barely). The sides are easily adjustable to fit the wearer and don't seem to slip.A couple issues:1) It would be nice if the package included a storage method. I ended up using a Crown-Royal bag. :)2) There are both left and right cables attached to the headphones. When dealing with children (and some adults), it would be nice to have only one wire so things don't get tangled so easily.3) Other reviews mention that the cables are not well secured to the headphones. I did not encounter any issues, but I was cautious not to exert any unnecessary force on the wires. It would be nice if these connections were reinforced (e.g. shrink tubing or the like).
Have received this camera for Christmas and admit to using it on the sly before that for quite a few pictures. No issues to note as of yet and am satisfied. Just a small note of warning to those that are novice much as I am. Buy a nice tripod. With its 10x zoom its needed more than you can imagine. The owners manual suggests it in most shooting scene modes. Having researched this before buying, I bought one with this camera and its makes pictures clear and a snap. Again, just some friendly advice :)
I purchased the transcend 4gb with a camera. I had no Idea that 4 gb could hold that many pictures. I don't plan on filling it up before I download. that would probably take quit some time. I highly recommend it.
I purchased the Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator for my wife. She was taking a 1,000 mile trip to take one of our children to the MAYO Clinic. The GPS worked flawlessly and its ability to recalculate a new route when the driver deviates from the prescribed route made the trip much less stressful. Since it was her first trip to a new city the ability to find any address she needed by simply entering it in the GPS took all the uncertainty out of an already stressful trip. This model is ideal for the novice. The features are outstanding!!!Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
This cable is an excellent product. I am using it to send a video signal from my PC's EVGA GPU's DVI port to my LG LED projector (another excellent product available from Amazon). The projector is acting as the second monitor in a dual-monitor extended desktop configuration. The cable gives a very clear signal with no signal loss issues or visual glitches. My experience with the seller (Cmple) was great as well.
This device really works, and worked perfectly in the exact same location that a RF-20 URC remote control didn't due to interference. Great job!My only problem with it is that the AAA transmitter is slightly bigger than an actual AAA battery, so it gets stuck in some remotes. I had to use pliers to pull it out of one remote's internal battery compartment.
Well made, be aware do to its design, you do have to remove the mother board to change the power supply.
I bought this for use with my Acer since this cooling fan was one of the smallest fans I could find with good reviews. It is a bit bigger than my laptop, but I guess that's better than it being too small. It keeps my laptop very cool and is fairly quiet. It keeps the laptop cool enough that the internal fan doesn't turn on which is louder than the cooler itself. A previous reviewer noted that the power light is very bright, which it is. I used a small piece of black tape to cover it and that solved it. I have USB ports on both sides of my laptop so connecting the cord wasn't an issue, however even if I didn't have ports on both sides I could just rotate my laptop 180 degrees so that it was the other way and that would solve the other issue I saw from a previous reviewer.Following up, a year later this fan still keeps my laptop cool, when it works. The connection to the fan from the power cord has gotten loose and it takes a little wiggling and precision to get the fan to turn on.
Creative T6000 is a nice low price 5.1 solution but u may not like the sound quality if you go above 70 or 75 % of the maximum volume.Though its perfect for a gaming and movie experience but if you r a sound freak and jus cant compromise on pure high quality sound then u may not like the product.Otherwise its a nice product for the price and you will luv it iff u keep the volume below 70%Njoy !!
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 bought this unit thinking it would solve my travel charging needs. Wrong. I have tried three Sony OEM batteries and the charge light comes on but doesn't charge. I have bought the Sony travel charger since. Wish I had done this first and saved the $40 for the Digipower paper weight.
I purchased these primarily for the better sound isolating that they provide for flights and other noisy environments. Absolutely no complaints with this regard. They are excellent for sealing out external sounds. However, I did find them to be slightly uncomfortable the first few times they were worn, and after extended usage, they can be irritating. The sound coming from them is very clean and crisp, providing in my opinion an extremely accurate sound quality, and due to the in-ear fit, music can be played at quite lower volumes than standard headphones. However, these might not be for you if you are looking for headphones which pump out a lot of bass. I have the Sennheiser CX300's also, and they are much bassier than the Shures, although the trade is that Senns do have noticeably less sound isolation.
I absolutely love this camera. I am a novice and it is so simple to use. It makes crystal clear pictures and you can do fun things with it. The price was just right. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
I just received this cable from this seller. I am not sure if they sent me the right cable because it does not at all look like that of the picture shown here or the one displayed at Fred Meyer with the same SKU number. I am not going to call this seller for verification, but I am sure I have been cheated.
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
Thanks to the other comments, I was able to order a toner cartridge online at the same time I purchased this item and both the printer and cartridge showed up at the same time in (2 days). So far I am very pleased with the purchase, and I am not easily pleased. It copies and prints very clear. The copies are better than the original. I purchase a remanufactured machine at 129.00. My only concern is the warranty, besides the 90 day limited warranty, you are not offered the option to purchase a extend warranty, why not? If it is suppose to be as good as new you would think they would warranty it. Even though I probably would not of purchased the warranty for a 129.00 dollar item, but it would be a little reassuring to know they do stand behind the condition of the product. I guess only time will tell. Besides that I am happy with the product, so far........
I don't usually write reviews but I think this one will be helpful. This device is good but the software is problematic (hence the mixed reviews) . For example, it will not work with Skype 4 or with Win XP service pack 2 & 3 (and I'm not sure if it would work with Vista service 2 & 3). However, if you have windows 7, I would recommend this device if you install it properly.1) You will need to install the old skype (version 3) (you can get it from old apps - just google it).MAKE SURE TO INSTALL IT USING THE COMPATIBILITY MODE - ignore the warnings compatibility problems from Windows !!!!(right click the setup icon > click on properties > click on the "compatibility" tab and choose Windows Vista and place a tick above)2) Download the latest driver from D-link (1.1) and install it with the compatibility mode (as done above) and choose Windows Vista (plain Vista without service pack).3) Change the audio settings in Skype to accommodate the new device (tools > options > audio settings).The device should work properly now. Don't forget to press #* before you make a call with the phone and # once you want it to dial.Also, DON'T PULL OUT THE USB before closing the program it may mess things up...Hope this helps.EDIT:The old Skype version should be 3.6.0.248 and make sure to disable the automatic updates in Skype (tools > options > advanced)Also, please make sure that the d-link software is in compatibility mode once it is installed by going to (c > program files > D-Link ) and making sure that the installed files are in fact set to run in compatibility mode.
The antenna headphones do marginally increase reception; however, these are by far the most uncomfortable thing that I have ever used. Unfortunately, there is currently no other antenna / headphone unit on the market, so these are it. I will say, though, that while the unit fails miserably in its intended function (as headphones) because of the extreme discomfort, they do make a serviceable stationary antenna, which I have found useful during travel (though that speaks to the shoddy antenna on the inno itself).All in all, I give the headphone unit one star, with the caveat that the one star is for its use as a travel antenna.
I did a ton of research on portable speakers for traveling. I wanted something that could rely on disposable batteries if necessary, because I didn't want to haul around a charger with me, in some cases.Sound quality was also an issue.My impressions of this system:1. First impression out of the box it struck me as cheaply built and flimsy.2. Sound quality is pretty good, I'd say on par with the stock Apple ear buds that come with the Nano. For $114 I'd expect better, though. My friend just bought me a $5 dollar traveling speaker in a zipped up case from Radio Shack that sounds nearly just as good and is pretty damn cool.3. The remote is great and is about the size of a thin pack of gum.4. The carrying case is thin and pretty flimsy, but it'll keep the system clean, at least.5. Overall, this is a pretty cool product, but I think it's way overpriced. In retrospect I would've liked to have paid about $50 or $60 for it. (The older generation inmotion sells for around there, and sounds just as good, in my opinion.)
I had one of these, moved and left it behind accidentally. I bought another one to replace the one i left.What is so good about this one, is that it has it's own 110 power source, so it's not powered totally on your computer USB power. If any of you have a Magic Jack, this is a MUST!You don't have to plug the MJ into your PC USB anymore, and the phone quality improves 100 percent!! 4 ports, along with power lights that look nice.Hard to find in local stores, because it's sold out very quickly. It does cost more here, but it's worth every penny..:)
I bought dsp-400 to use SKYPE and play online games like Counter Strike. The quality of sound is great and in gameplay wise, u can hear any footsteps or any gun sounds from distance with perfect quality.Like others have said, the few problems with dsp-400 is the really long cable with sound card box on the line. The idea of folding headset is very unique. But with long cable, it is not meant to carry other places, and I almost break the headset when I tried to unfold the folded headset. When dsp-400 is in folded form, it just seems so fragile.(Thank god for 1 yr warranty..)Overall, it is great with the price that cheap, but i would recommend dsp-500 for gamers seeking for headset. This headset is not bad in games, but dsp-500 just picks the sound better than dsp-400 due to ear-covering design. Ppl who are just looking for it to chat online, this is great stuff to have.
I had two bad linksys 1-port routers with my own hub until I finally caved and shelled out the extra cash for a Four port model. It works wonderfully, is easy to setup, and is really quiet. I have tried calling tech support which usually results in a 30-40 minute wait on hold. However, since they clain that it's &quot;24 hour&quot; support, you can call at the odd hour and get a quicker response. Uses a &quot;web page&quot; interface to set up so it's easier than the other text based ones. An easy and quick way to set up a network, especially to share your dsl!
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.
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.
First off, if you have a Mac, don't even look at PocketPC's for a PDA. The e310 is a decent PDA but it lacks the ease of the Palm OS. For instance, the active sync that is used to sync the 310 with the computer stopped working at random. This is despite downloading the newest version of the software and uninstalling and reinstalling the software. The e310 is too much like a PC it crashes too often and requires the use of a hard reboot. Plus the battery life is very short. I needed to charge it every night and that was only with a few hours of use. I'd recommend going with the newest IPaq that allows the battery to be switched out, or a Palm OS PDA (the OS is more stable and battery life is better).
Maxcell tapes where delivered in perfect condition. However the picture of the product online did not match the picture on the box. It does however still use the same bar code. I was hoping to get the older version of the product since I had used that version for many years and was extremly satisfied with the product. A recent box cover design change made me wonder if the materials changed in the production of the item. I normally get these tapes at Boscov's but they did not carry them anymore. I looked on Amazon and found the old version box style. However, I recieved the newer changed version. NO APPARENT DIFFRENCES IN QUALITY HAVE BEEN NOTICED YET. Time will tell. I decided not to return them since I planned on buying some of these anyway. Only not as many.
Price has come down dramtically as Garmin has introduced newer more high tech versions. This is one great for the price and does what it has to do. Gets you to where you are going, albeit not neccesarily the way a good human map reader may do it. Easy to use, easy to see, easy to hear and small enough to carry around in your briefcase or bag. Detour/rerouting feature is a great help, especially when you get there and find a road closed. Does not have MP3 or Bluetooth phone feature or traffic update feature but if you have your cell ear piece and a car radio, not sure why you would need the stuff that adds hundreds of dollars to the price.
Granted the S2 is not built like a tank. It was not billed as such and I suggest that anyone who thinks they need that, chili out the $4.5 K for the D1x or $7 K for the 1Ds.I purchased mine to be housed for undewater shooting. I have shot mostly macro to this point but will now be shooting WA as well. The color saturation and TTL are incredible and equal in quality to my previous N90s/Provia 100 setup. The S2 is the only camera on the market where the TTL is compatable with underwater strobes. You can see some of my underwater photos at http://scottyb.home.texas.net/Gallery/ .I have used it extensively top side as well. You can purchase 24 2000 MA AA's for less than $30. I have also purchase the lithiums online 24/$30. This makes this setup very inexpensive and convenient to power. Plus you can purchase AA alkalines anywhere to get you out of a pinch.A 1 GB Compactflash card for under $300 will hold 78 shots in RAW at the highest resolution.
Kingston products will continue to impress with their lowest price.Sandisk would cost u at least 50% more with no improvements in the functionality.
I had a 64 bit install of Windows Server 2003 and had a lot of problems finding a network card that would work for a 64 bit OS. This one works great. No significant install problems either. Great company, great product. I highly recommend it.
This camera was my first step away from years of amateur photography with a professional quality SLR. I have been, and continue to be, completely delighted with this camera. I chose it based on my experience with a friend's earlier version of the easyshare and an exhaustive review of products in the same price range. I have not been disappointed. Indeed, it has exceeded my expectations on picture quality, responsiveness, and video capability. The flash is somewhat weak, but I am finding work arounds for that. The rotary button feels a little sticky but works nevertheless. This is excellent value and should satisfy most amateur photographers.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-SpeechI purchased this product a couple of months ago and found it to be outstanding. I have an earlier version and the accuracy was not comparable to this one. It is accurate & precise !!!
I bought this unit to put in a workout room for background music. After loading the cd's and listening to some of them, I was very impressed with the features and sound of this system. Very good sound for the money. Nice way to store cd's also. Works like a mini jukebox.
This is a super little radio. I wanted something to listen to the radio while I was walking. The headphones are not very good but I just haven't bought new ones yet. But for the money,I am very satisfied with this product and I would reccommend it if all you want is the radio.
Loved sitting at home and ordering my printer ink at a reduced rate from Target or anywhere else. Had it within just a few days. So easy.
This is just a basic tape recorder but if you dont need bells and whistles this one will do it for you. It even has a tape counter which for some reason you don't see much anymore. I am very happy with it.
One of the two sticks was bad (would not boot)I'm not willing to chase this; once bitten, twice shyI'll try another source.
I love this. I added the network card and 128Mb memory, and now it is on my ethernet network, and all three pcs and my mac can print to it easily!It was a PIP to set up, and worked great! As for the Mac, it DOES do job layouts for me (see Dec 30 reviewer), so I don't know if that only works because I have a network. The only real feature I couldn't get on the mac that I could on the pc was "watermarking".Again, this printer is FABULOUS so far, and I've only had it a week. We'll see if I still feel that way after I use up a few toner cartridges.Ok - now it's May 2002, and I STILL love this printer!Another update - January 2003 - and this works like a charm! And ink usage from the toner seems great too. I really recommend this printer.
I've purchased these same headphones before.... They sound and feel great. My only complaint is that you have to be pretty careful with them. I've broken three pairs in the past several years. I am a bit clumsy, though. :)
When you buy such gadget you think of quality and price and this is exactly what you get in Canon SD750. Easy to use, perfect pictures, big 3'' screen, and only for $250. There are some things bother my though like flash light which i prefer to have off, but here it changes to "on" after every power off.
The ability to convert the center column into a horizontal lateral arm, providing a simple way to shoot from directly overhead, was the most important reason for my purchase.The "rapid-action" lever locks allow quick (and independent) leg height adjustments and lockdown. In addition, I found the 4 leg-angle settings to be very useful. It weights just over 4 pounds (not the 5 pounds listed).I use a Manfrotto 700RC2 Mini Video Head for most of my digital camera work. I also added a Manfrotto 484 mini ball head for times when quick readjustments are needed.Overall, it is a smooth and sturdy (for the weight and price) tripod that is a joy to work with all day long. Note, I've only used it in the studio, but it seems well suited to light fieldwork.
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.
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).
We live in NE and this came in handy during the December ice storm which took out our power for 48 hours. We were able to keep our laptop charged using this so we at least had some entertainment in the evenings.
I had been meaning to finally add that oomph missing from the (very few) action movies I loved, and this tax season I finally found an excuse to see what was available. I already had a good setup [Onkyo TX-SR806 to: fronts, Infinity 3(the Onkyo lets me set the main amps to 6ohms) cabinets and crossover moded with modern heavier magnet woofers and paper-cone tweeters; center, just some full range Bose bookshelf(it works!); sides, Wharfedale CRS 3s; Rear, Wharfedale CRS 5s], but even though music sounded great, even at high volume, the movies just weren't coming through. So I finally considered that wall-shaking bass might be the answer...It was. And the reason I can satisfactorily report this is thanks to the Polk Audio PSW 505 12" subwoofer. I felt that ordering an affordable subwoofer was likely a mistake and that I should wait for when I could afford a high-end. Well, after getting to know my receiver better and really paying attention to the subwoofer's crossover knob, I am very pleased with its performance from Movies to live jazz. When it's shelved just below the LFE range of your main woofers, it just sings. Punchy? Check. Volume? Check. MY-GOD-WHAT-IS-THIS-WRATH-UPON-US bass reproduction for movie effects? CHECK.Another reviewer commented that the 'auto' setting(so that you don't have to turn it on and off yourself all of the time) was slow to respond. I haven't had the same experience. I have watched the indicator light with scrutiny as I turn on my receiver and have each time so far had the subwoofer respond to input signal within 1 or 2 seconds.Basically, if this subwoofer is within your budget, and you want a major upgrade to your(come on, admit it) low-mid-range system, this is the best value that I could find after much research, and I am not partial to brands.
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!!
Purchased this remote extenter to use in my Directv RC64remote and it works great from any room in my home through the walls. Easy to use just charge rechargable battaries in receiving unit, install battery into transmitter battery adapter and put battery transmitter adapter into your remote. Coverts a standard infered remote to radioremote. Had to adjust input switch on receiving unit which was easy to do. Comes with a backup battery that is kept charged in receiving unit so it is ready use when battery in remote unit needs to be recharged. Remote transmitter adapter adapts to either AAA or AA battery size to fit into your standard remote. Have 1 Directv reciever hooked up to 3 TVs in different rooms that can be control with this remote extender so that I can which the TV in the room that I am in.
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.
So I've had my Pro HiFI link for about 1.5 years now. It worked great. Then one day it stopped working. I tried everything-- different cables, computer etc. without efficacy. So I called the company. They requested that I send in the HiFi link. Within a week I got a new one and am now listening to it. I really appreciate it when a company stands behind its products.
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.
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 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.
DO NOT BUY!I concur with all the bad reviews:- Open/Close takes 5 tries- Remote stinks- Went bad after 6 months - cannot load brand new disks- Only 90 Day WarrantyVery dissapointed - I feel scammed
I ordered the Kensington 64068F from an Amazon affiliate and received it within a few days of the order. Amazon has an excellent email notification system and mail tracking was provided for the item. I had a near real time electronic notification of each step of the product order and delivery supply chain. The product itself was as described. I tried it with my HP Pavilion DV9000 laptop. The lock inserts into a security slot near the hinge of the laptop. The item came with two keys so, I will give one to my wife an the other to my son who is going to use the product in his dorm room. The Amazon seller was reliable, the Amazon service stellar and the product exceeded my expectation.
The product is what it says. I just misread the description. I was looking for a car unit;
I have smaller ears and it was a perfect fit! I was worried that it would not fit. Thanks so much
YAMAHA CDC-697BL ~ absolutely brilliant! Easy set-up, done by a pair of teenagers in less than 10 minutes. We recommend THX Toslink Fiber Optic Monster Cable for linking CD player to your existing stereo amplifier/receiver, rather than audio cables that are included in the box. Toslink cable allows MAXIMUM clarity for those of us who listen to Cee-Lo or Mozart in high end volume. Toslink cable is available in many lengths, chose the shortest if you stack your system...remove the optical cover on back of CD player, lower left, plug into your existing amplifier, instead of a pair of bulky cables, one sleek soft optical line. The beauty of this player has many levels: display reads CD text, time remaining, etc., you chose. Five CDs go into the LARGE tray, make sure you've room for the drawer to open, as in...shimmy the sofa a bit to the left! Compatible with older Yamaha systems, possibly other brand stereo receivers, ours is pure Yamaha. Display is totally center front CD-player, you DO NOT need a specific Yamaha receiver that reads display or needs internal set-up. Our 1st purchase was a wildly extravagant Blu-Ray Yamaha we intended to use solely for CDs when our matched system piece went bye-bye, Blu-Ray Yamaha MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH UPGRADED RECEIVER THAT IS ABLE TO READ DISPLAY & SET UP VIA DIGITAL SPEAK, we had to ship it back, absolutely USELESS. So!!! If you are weeding thru the various products with no clue as to compatibility, Yamaha CDC-697BL is PERFECT! Unit size is quite LARGE, larger than our Yamaha tuner/receiver by a couple of inches in depth, requiring a larger than average shelf to live on. We stacked our receiver atop, making most cords neatly disappear, speaker cables, etc. Our experience with incompatible components had us broken hearted, believing our entire system needed replacing, NOT TRUE! We were told by stereo shops a plain-old-CD-player no longer existed, NOT TRUE! We've got Sansa Fuze & iPod for personal listening, they do not plug into this unit, there is another Yamaha CD player that has that functionality, this unit does not. But after all, we've got massive quantities of CDs in the house, who doesn't still love to spin a disc! The digital world is erasing our fun of owning CDs, the artwork, the artist notes...keep buying them! Music makes the world a better place! Connect with your kids, Debussy meets Mary J. Blige! You can't go wrong with this CD-player, we love everything about it!
Very good quality, exactly what I needed to network several in home computers. I like the fact that it is cat6.
Honestly, for me, the watch is a disappointment. I should have paid more for a better model from a different company.Cheap construction and a bad sensor for the temp. They should put a crystal in the face, or atleast some higher quality material. I have had it for a month and it is already a mess.I have always had my eye on a Suunto and when I finally bought one it turned out to be a waste of money!
4 stars for performance, minus 2 for pooping out after less than 6 months. I've had two of these. The first one died within the 90 day return window offered by my retailer, but I was happy enough it to get another one. Both were used only during the limited times that my laptop was actually at my desk. Eventually, though, the fans became unbearably loud and no longer cooled at all.Overall, I liked the flat form, the fan truly kept my laptop cool, and it ran quietly. Because of the short lifespan, though, I'd go with Logitech for a replacement.
We have had this camera for over a year now. We have had previous good experiences with kodak cameras, so when we bought this one we were confident that it would take great pics. What a disappointment when we realized that it takes horrible lowlight pictures (I mean, really bad!). Outside in perfect daylight, the pictures are clear and really great. Inside or outside in lower light settings, the pictures do NOT turn out at all. I would not buy this camera knowing what I know now. Too bad - Kodak had our loyalty until this experience! We are planning a trip across the US this summer and are going with a different brand hoping for better overall picture quality as we treasure our family pictures and want good quality for them. Our advise is to not buy this - it is not worth the price.
I have a good track record with Verbatim Double Layer Disc's. I have read others have a higher failure rate with other brands so I stay with Verbatim even though they cost a bit more. I just want less failures so in the end a bit more seems to be worth it. They just work fine for me.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the cords on these headphones can be prone to breakage. We bought 3 pairs of these headphones for our 5, 7, and 9 year olds back in January - and while 2 of the pairs are still going strong, the cord broke on one pair right below where the cord splits to go to the ears. But the good news is that Kidz Gear has a fantastic warranty that they stand behind 100%.I emailed their customer service link on their website [...] on a *Sunday* morning and by that afternoon had a response apologizing for the trouble we were having (remember, these were 9 month old headphones broken by a 7 year old) and offering to replace them completely free of charge. All I had to do was send them my Amazon order # to verify the purchase, which I did by email on Sunday night, and by Monday afternoon I received an email confirmation that my new headphones had been shipped out.Do I wish they had never broken? Sure. But with customer care like this I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this company again.Thanks Kidz Gear.
before you spend $30-$40 on this piece of plastic go to your local store and buy a couple packs of 3m dual lock (velcro) i attached 4 strips (4 on time capsule 4 on wall) to my time capsule and its been holding up on the wall for a few weeks just fine, also i can pull with a little force and no budge, its rated for 8lbs and the time capsule is 3.5
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.
Great camera, I had one for almost 7 years. Had to get another one when it broke.Very easy to use, great quality.
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
I picked out this camera quite awhile ago to be my christmas present from my parents. From the get go I disliked the way it handled. It works well, as any camera can with lots of light on still objects. But that is no feat because white balance and lag time are inconsequential with something that has all day. This camera sucked for any type of candid shooting. The time between pressing the button and getting a picture was long enough to ensure that any desired facial expression or pose was either completely altered or not even in the frame. Also, in low levels of light, taking a photo was mere guesswork because the screen would be completely black. For a vast majority of the shots the flash had to be enabled because otherwise the photos would be extremely blurry. The problem however, is that flash makes harsh unnatural ugly color composition photos. Basically I hated it. I bought myself an Olympus Stylus 710 recently and love it dearly. That is a camera that can preform in a variety of differnt situations and lights.
This review is for the 'Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41).First of all, I am still using this router/switch. 'I purchased this July '02, and 10 years later this little box is still fully functional. I bought it for my SOHO to share a DSL internet, which I had configured to share the internet among three PCs plus a network printer. At the time, the 10/100 switch was the fastest and affordable consumer switch available. Currently, I have it configured as a switch (router feature disabled) for several linux-based file servers, and I have it mounted under a shelf in the closet. I do not need a fast LAN for this purpose, and since the backup is "automatic" I do not need to manage them (I remote administer the Linux boxes) and I forgot about this switch. No restarts required. No maintenance. The only time I had to restart it was when I configured it from router to switch 8 years ago. This does not seem to be available for a new retail purchase, but I feel compelled to give it an excellent review for the entire time I' ve had it and used it. If it was still available, I would recommend it. Just understand that it is a 10/100 BaseT and not a gigabit router. There are newer and updated versions, but this has not failed me once. It fully deserves a 5 star rating. I would give it more, if the option was available.
I used this adaptor in Ireland for a blow dryer and a camera charger. Both appliances used either 110/220, so I did not need a converter. No problems with the adapter, it worked fine.
Originally this product description claimed that this dock would work with all iPod models... not true. The instruction manual that comes with the dock says that it will not charge USB models (the earlier ones, 1st through 3rd generations, I believe). Since I had a 3rd generation (the one with the four buttons above the touch wheel), I was disappointed but able to deal with it not charging. My main goal was to listen to the music and to have the music play for the alarm clock. Well, these features didn't work either. I was able to get through one song, and then it wouldn't go on to another. I tried several times, removing it and re-docking, trying different playlists and turning the shuffle on and off. It also wouldn't work with my 3G for the alarm clock... I could hear it start up, but it wouldn't play. Then I borrowed a friend's iPod video and everything worked just fine with that. I contemplated returning the iLuv, but couldn't really find another dock/clock that promised to work with the 3G. So in the end, I spoiled myself a bit and bought an iPod video. It works perfectly with the iLuv, and the sound quality is great.A couple of other comments... As others have mentioned, the alarm volume is not adjustable. It does start off a little quieter and then gets louder, but this transition takes all of maybe two seconds, so it doesn't really help wake you any more gently. Also, I love the fact that you can turn the backlight completely off. However, when the backlight is on, the text of the "snooze/dimmer" and other buttons glow in orange, which you can't tell from the picture here (or on the box). I think it's ugly, but the pros outweigh the cons, and I just keep the backlight off most of the time.
Maybe this product is terrific at what it does, once configured. My experience with Belkin tech support, the documentation, and the firmware was very, very bad. After 24 hours of frustration, I finally returned the WAP. Then I spent an hour recovering my original configuration.Note that if you are trying to use this device as a range extender, you will probably be interested in the Super Secret "range extender quick start guide" on the Belkin support web site. It's not included in the box.My impression is that engineering designed a good product, tested it in very narrow circumstances, then told the tech writers what to write down. Clearly no one tested the documentation.
I thought this unit was kind of cheap. Not what I was expecting. I was looking for something cool, like in the movies and this was definetly not it.
I purchased this early this year from Amazon - I think the unit came from Vanns, which was fine.I use it in my office, which is in a basement. I had returned a Philips unit because of horrible reception. This one does the job. Plus the CD plays MP3s so I just burned a disk with a few hundred songs and never have to do a thing. Very satisfied.
I like many others read all of the reviews and decided to take the plunge after a few others specifically mentioned that this works with the Netflix Roku movie downloader.Well... for me it didn't.The other thing everyone mentioned was that in order for this unit to work properly, you need to turn off one device before turning on the other or the unit may not auto switch peoperly.That doesn't work either.In addition, the ROKU unit is "always on" so there is no turning it off.Regardless though, after using several different hdmi cables between the Roku, DVD player and TV... ultimately i give this 1 star for appearance only. What an utter disappointment this unit is.EVEN WHEN MANUALLY SETTING (which you can do) it still did not send the signal to the TV properly.When i plug the DVD player directly into the TV... works like a champ. When i plug the Roku unit directly into the TV... works like a champ.So... i blame the TERK unit.Now i'm back to looking. This time though i'll find someting with a remote since the ROKU unit is always on. That i did not know until after i bought it.I hope this helps
I was quite surprised of the quality of the filter. I used HOYA before and was quite dissapointed with it, compare to the B+W, its, well you really cant compare. the quality of it vastly superior to the HOYA, and some TIFFEN (spelling?). i am happy with my purchase.
I bought this printer for home use after doing quite a bit of shopping around. I even went to a the local Office Depot to check the print quality. For this price, only Samsung has a printer that closely matched this one in features. But the Brother was reccomended above the Samsung in some reviews elsewhere. There are many HP printers that cost considerably more at work and there is no visible difference in print quality.Auto duplexing and network capability ... is a great deal. Both features work as advertised. Both mac and pc printed after installing the drivers. I haven't timed the printouts but there are no complaints there. Add more memory though, it takes a while to print pages with lots of pictures.Buy it while it is still available!
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!
I just needed to iron my clothes! No quilts or other special items and this iron works great for my needs! I can't think of a single complaint. If you follow the instructions from the manual it works well and stays hot.
I love the idea, but plan to wait until the gadget is perfected. This could be a wonderful thing to own someday.
Second pair and I still love them for the gym. The hold on the ear cannot be beat. Will keep a second pair on hand in the future.
This is a good digital picture frame. It does more than I expected. The SV series does not have wifi. The EX series is the one that has it. If the EX does all that this frame can plus the wifi, I would go for the wifi. Clarity and picture image is good. My coworkers really like seeing my slideshows. So instead of dozens of frames of friends and family there is one rotating slideshow. It will even play music!
not much to say. its brand new, it works great,the price was unbeatable. i would buy this cartridge again. wish i bought two of them.
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 have been using the headset supplied with my Dragon Naturally Speaking package for some considerable time. The 5 foot cord was never long enough so I decided to look for an alternative which had a longer cord. Based on the Amazon reviews I selected the Koss CS100. I am most impressed by the significant speech recognition improvement this has given me. Also the cord is eight-foot long which gives me the extra mobility I was looking for. I am not a 'gamer' so I have no idea of how this headset would perform for these applications,however for dictation this headset is most impressive.
The capacity/price ratio of this card makes it pretty much unbeatable! My only complaint: Vista does not recognize it and there are no drivers available. This is not too much of a problem since I can download images through the camera although it would be nice to be able to plug the card directly into my laptop. It is fast enough to record video from my Canon SD790IS camera. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product.
I purchased the Nuvi 360 and found that right from the start it waseasy to operate. Saved me valuable time the first time I used it.The only problem that I found with it was that it was not compatablewith my bluetooth phone. I assumed that it would work with any bluetoothphone but was disappointed that it was not. Whent out on the web anddownloaded the free firmware updates & 2009 map updates without to muchproblem. I would recomend this product but if you plan on using it with your bluetooth phone make sure that your phone is supported.
I have read most of the reviews on Street Atlas and find it interesting they vary so much. I have used this product version 2006 (with GPS) for 2 years and find it to be very good. I have also tried MS Streets & Trips. Anyone having difficulty with Street Atlas is also having trouble turning on their computer. Please don't degrade the product if you don't have good computer skills to began with. I used this on a 9 day trip to Oregon with complete success. There was only (1) suggested route we had to change because the condition of the road was to bad. The computer generated voice is very good and clear. Once you master the layout of the control tabs (Find, Route, GPS) etc. it becomes very easy to use this program. If you can't you need to address your computer skills and not this program. Please take time to understand the product layout. Once you get the hang of it you will find it works extremely well. Don't listen to the complainers...they could not figure it out if their life depended on it. Here is a tip...setup your destinations in the address book. You can then pick your start and finish from the address book quickly and get your route in the blink of an eye.
I wanted a small camera I could carry around easily that would work better than my previous clunky camera at taking indoor pictures. When I got it, I was surprised to find it smaller than I expected--about the size of an ordinary trifold wallet. Since I had read reviews that the battery doesn't last really long, and it is always good to have spare batteries for a camera, I bought a spare battery pack. I have had this camera for almost a month now, and I admittedly have only used it lightly--three or four hundred pictures--but I haven't needed to recharge or use the spare yet. One drawback is that I haven't figured out yet how to see how much power is left on the battery. This is certainly not a professional photographer's camera, but it is good for an ordinary person who wants a camera that will fit in a pocket and will take good pictures. Indoors and out.
This is quite simply the best MP3 player you can buy. Unless you need more capacity, in which case buy the 20 GB version.The changes in the iPod from the last iteration are significant. It is a bit thinner, which is always nice. The carrying case and remote are great, although some might want to get a case which allows access to the control buttons and scroll wheel, if you don't want to rely on the remote.The redesigned scroll wheel works wonderfully. It works like a laptop's track pad, and I have not had any problems with it. An optional clicking sound gives some feedback when you're scrolling, which I've found helpful.The organizational abilities of iTunes allow you to deal with the thousands of songs you can upload to the player. The iPod itself organizes the songs by artist, album, song name, genre, etc., but iTunes also gives you the option of building playlists. So if you're in for a six-hour flight, for example, you can select the six hours of music you want to hear before you leave, synch the iPod and then press play.Speaking of synching, the Firewire connection makes it fast, even if you're dealing with hundreds of songs. This alone makes it worth the price.I like the headphones that came with the iPod. I found the sound to be very good. I'm not a professional musician or sound technician, so maybe I'm missing something when some folks ding the quality of the headphones, but to these ears, it sounds better than any other personal audio device I've ever owned. Good bass sounds, no distortion. I even heard new things in songs I thought I knew intimately.The case is prone to getting fingerprints on it, but just wipe it off with a soft cloth. It will also scratch, so try to take care of it. It is extremely durable, however, so although it may not look brand new for 10 years, it will likely still be working. More than you can say for many products.And contrary to what many say, you can turn the iPod off. All you do is hold down the play/pause button for a few seconds, and it shuts off. Otherwise, it goes to sleep and then powers down fully.All in all, this is the best MP3 player out there. It even does a few other things, like keeps track of phone numbers and calendar appointments. If you've got the cash, get one. If you don't have the cash, save up for it. You'll be glad you did.
I spent 11,000 on a system from bestbuyThey cannot fix the harmony problemThey are not willing to fess up to the issue with this remoteI am presently working on a class action lawsuit to wake bestbuy up
Within six months, the IR capability on all three pairs that I purchased ceased working. Agree with the poor quality observations made by so many others about this product. Amazon should really think twice about carrying this product.
I have a Linksys wireless cable/dsl router, which I use only to share internet connections among pc's in my house. Set up was easy -- the instructions were clear and accurate. More impressive is the ease with which wireless clients can see the network and just hop on.For example, I use an Apple iBook, and I was hesitant to get an Airport card, worried that I'd have problems getting it to see the pc-based Linksys router. I know that 802.11b is supposed to be &quot;compatible&quot; across the board, but ... well, we all know how that works (or doesn't work!) sometimes. Nevertheless, I took the chance, and everything worked perfectly. The Airport card saw the network immediately, and I was on the internet from my iBook a few seconds later without a single glitch.Impressed, I bought a Netgear wireless usb adapter for another pc in the house. Unfortunately, it didn't work at all. After working over an hour with tech support, I decided to trade it in for a Linksys wireless usb adapter. Best move I made! The Linksys unit found and communicated with the router within minutes after it was out of the box. Connection speeds are amazing -- indistinguishable from the pc that's hard wired to the router. I can't tell you how pleased I am with the Linksys router and wireless adapters -- they just plain work!
I was in the market for a set of headphones that would be very portable, isolate outside sound well, and of course sound great. The Shure SE-210 looked to be a good fit for the around 100 dollar range, so I decided to give them a try. I was hesitant at first because I have had trouble with getting IEM's to fit and stay in, but these turned out to be the best fitting ear canal headphones I have ever used.The fit kit that is provided is great, and you definitely have to experiment to find out which sleeves work best for you. I started off with the triple flange sleeve, but have switched to the medium foams. Follow the instructions on insertion into the ear canal!!!! The isolation with these is very very good, I would say better than any noise cancelling headphone I have tried.The headphones are a modular design, which is nice when I am working out and don't need the full length cable.The sound is overall very good, I would compare fairly closely to my Sennheiser HD-555's. Some may find the bass a little anemic, I wish there was a little bit more, but I have gotten used to this more natural sound with my Sennheiser's, so it wasn't a shock to me. I listen to a little bit of everything, and these headphones are very revealing, and makes it pretty easy to hear the difference between MP3's vs. lossless music. I drive these headphones with just my laptop or iPhone, and there is plenty of volume in all the situations I have been in so far.Overall, these are a great product, I would buy them again.
We bought this item as complete novices before beginning vacation. It was always stressful before having to worry about one of us navigating during long driving trips. This time, it was a breeze. I love the fact that this model gives actual street and exit names not just numbers or turn in X-amount of feet/yards. The voice option is clear. For those who need visual, the screen is very clear and it is easy to pinpoint where you are at any given time. I was surprised by how much we relied on the "arrival time" and how long the trip took. It even gave us average speed, highest speed, and various other trip information. It did everything we wanted it to do. It wasn't complicated to use or to set-up. It was easy to get started. We were using it within minutes. It goes everywhere with us now. We couldn't be happier with it. The POI's are extensive, though, some are dated. Do check before you make a long trek to a specific restaurant or retail establishment just to make sure it hasn't closed. Otherwise, it is very concise and gets you where you need to go. I'm sure we haven't used all the features yet, but will over time. For the money, this is an excellent quality product, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
From the perspective of a serious enthusiast, this is a really cool item to have. It recently went down in price (I guess because Canon just came out with a new radio transmitter) so I went ahead and got it. I really like it, I do not do a whole lot of flash photography, but I can now see the potential for some really creative shots using this. It has been dependable, it is compact/light, and works great even when it is not in direct view of the slave flash. I do not have a studio setup, and I know that a radio transmitter like the pocket-wizard is more reliable because it uses radio signals which can go further and even through thicker walls. But the advantage of this trigger is that you do not need to use two devices to set it up, it works with your speedlite system right out of the box! You do not need two pocket-wizard devices (one for the trigger and one for the slave flash) which are more expensive and bulkier/heavier.The only downside is that it does not come with batteries, which are not-cheap and not-easy to find. But once you get the battery it lasts for quite a lot of shots!I really recommend this item, it has been working flawlessly for me. Unless you have a very large studio, or the need to shoot outside in bright light, this is a perfect companion for your speedlite!
I bought this camera back in February of 2006 and I took it EVERYWHERE and took litterally thousands of photos and hundreds of videos. I love the quality of the photos and the video. The only thing I did not like about this camera, is the amount of time it took to take multiple photos back to back. I was at a wildlife park and was trying to get some photos of some of the animals and the camera had a delay between photos... it bugged me! But other than that I would buy this camera again, if I didn't already want to buy a different one. I do miss this camera though, I dropped it while at the zoo and it broke. This is a great camera for beginners. :)
This is my second time i have bought this camera. The other camera unfortunately got smashed by a car. I just loved the camera so much i had to buy another one. I have taken some photography courses and some of the pictures i took with my minotla SLR do compare to the freedom zoom ex. It's a great little camera with lots of features that anyone can use. I highly recomend this camera to anyone looking for a good compact 35 mm camera.
Direct flash produces dark, distracting, unrealistic shadows behind the subject, washes out shadows in the foreground and results in a flat-looking image. Instead of the hot spot in the middle of the photo with a fall-off of light around the edge, you can use the Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce and enjoy the benefits of diffuse, softer, more realistic lighting.It slips easily on and off my Olympus FL50. I like to point the flash at an angle instead of directly at the subject. Bouncing this soft light off a nearby white surface works especially well.
I have held off on writing a review until having had the XA2 for a few months, to give it a fair trial. During this time, I have applied 2 firmware upgrades and played countless discs including HD DVDs, SD DVDs, and CDs. Overall, I have to rate this product as outstanding. The delivered picture quality is far better than any other source device I have yet to see with HD DVD, and is the best of any DVD player I have yet used or demo'd. If you have a screen larger than 50" or so, you really need to use high-def media to get the most out of your investment, and the XA2 delivers with stunning clarity and color depth. The sound quality delivered by this player is equally top-notch, particularly when playing HD DVDs encoded with TrueHD.I have observed some oddities that don't affect normal operation watching DVDs, but aren't quite right. 1) Occasionally, about 20 seconds after the initial start-up sequence has completed, the picture will briefly blank and return. I assume this is due to an HDMI handshaking delay. 2) The use of bass management with the analog outputs requires firmware 1.6 or later, and requires that the SPDIF output be set to 'PCM'. 3) Occasionally, the unit will decide that it can't read audio CDs; powering down and back up solves the problem. Each of these quirks really shouldn't be in a product at this level, but do not impact the core functionality in a way that lessens the impact of the incredible quality of the sound and video of HD DVDs.For reference perspective, I am using the analog 5.1 outputs for audio and the HDMI connection for video; display is a JVC RS-1 projector (1080p) onto a 100" screen.
I have the Sony MDR V700 which is valued at 154.95 at BestBuy! I saw it and tried it out because they had one out on display, and of course, it sounds great when you don't have anything to compare it to. So I was set on buying it for it's look, sound, and the overpriced brand name of Sony. I managed to buy it used from someone. The condition looks very good, and sounds great. So I thought I was all set.The guy I bought the Sony V700 even suggested I look into Sennheiser if great sound is what I'm after. I wanted to because of all their great reviews, but there aren't any places around that offer displays of Sennheiser so that you can test the product out. Anyway, my brother found a Sennheiser HD201 so finally I could test out what all this talk is about. Mind you the HD201 is at least 3 times less than the Sony V700.I was pretty shocked. The Sony couldn't filter out the buzz that I normally get when connecting to my crappy speakers. The Sennheiser did. It filtered it out, had better sound quality and better lightweight feel. You can actually hear each musical note, rather than have it drowned out by the bass which is what the Sony does. Don't believe the brand name hype of Sony because it's not that great--if you compare it to Sennheiser! Sony's higher-end DJ headphones can't even compare with the lower end of Sennheiser! It was clear to me. Good luck!
I have a Dell XPS 16. This cooler is a perfect fit for this laptop. If I had a 17" laptop I would probably look for something a little larger. That caveat noted, the Antec cooler does a remarkable job at keeping my machine running cooler.I put the best iCore 7 I could afford into my machine, so my XPS gets uncomfortably hot sitting on my lap without cooling. (Not that I use it much on my lap, but occasionally there are times when I do.) I can run Starcraft 2 on my machine for over an hour or do some light video editing without my laptop getting noticeably warmer.Some other facts to note. If you have a machine with USB ports that are not on the left hand side you will be screwed as the power cord is very short. I have another; older laptop, that has USB ports on the back which would never work with this cooler. I like the blue LED light that lets me know the cooler is plugged in, but other people might find it too bright. I do worry about the durability of this unit; namely the power cord, which I keep zipped up in a small padded pouch for extra protection. Finally, you will need a larger laptop bag then normal to carry both your laptop and accommodate the Antec cooler.I purchased this item in Jul 2010. As I write this it is late November 2012 and the cheap connector is finally starting to break down. Two years four months use for an item I paid about $22 dollars for isn't too bad, but it likely still be working if if used dual USB connectors instead. Finally, the Cooler Master laptop cooler pad I've purchased as a replacement is much quieter.
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.
Contrary to a lot of common opinion, as a user of xD cards I'm more than happy with their performance. Originally lauded for their smaller physical dimensions, they now seem to be derided for their (alleged) minimal capacities. For me, 2GB is just fine. If I get a major glitch during an image file transfer or in the field, I'd prefer to lose 100 pics rather than 800 pics! And yes; it can happen.I'd rather use four 2GB cards than a single 8GB card any day, which really negates the "small capacity" argument in my opinion.Similarly for the xD's often-quoted "slow" transfer rate. Using a card reader, do I really care whether it takes me 3 minutes or 6 minutes to transfer my pics to my PC? Not really; I'm not in that much of a panic! Price-wise, xD cards are now almost level pegging with SD cards - admittedly a couple of years ago that wasn't the case. Nowadays, their price differential is immaterial.The major advantage of the "Olympus" branded cards is their ability to enable increased burst mode and panorama stitching in Olympus' cameras. Quality-wise, SanDisk et al are their equal - if you don't need their increased image handling capabilities.Finally, for some obscure reason (known only to the Olympus and Fujifilm marketing departments!), larger capacities than 2GB have never been released commercially, although test lab prototypes of up to 8GB have been trialled successfully. Who knows why?
Toshiba HD-A1 HD-DVD Playeris my first HD-DVD player I purchased. However, its slow pace of start up as well as reading the disk is a snail speed, may be 1 minute. The remote control is so hard to read with very small letters imprinted on black color background. The up-conversion function is not very good, compare to my other DVD plaver. Plus on several occasion, it failed to read or play the disk which I have no problem to play on other DVD player. Toshiba should have done better than that at the price we paid for
Voice quality is very poor, hear continuous background noise. Called Vonage customer service, the rep picked up after 30 min and told me to connect the phone to port 2 on the router and hung up stating that he will call back. Nobody called, I called back and was agian on the the phone waiting ... waiting .. waiting...
It's the most readily available third party apple keyboard on the market as far as I can tell. The slimline design is okay and overall it has a semi-sturdy feel. My apple brand keyboards kept dying on me, so lets hope this one handles the wear and tear.
I was leary of buying a Samsung. That hesitation was unfounded as this TV is incredible, and the price was unbeatable.Don't skimp on cables. They make a big difference. Also, keep in mind that regular non-HD TV looks bad on an HD set. If you don't plan to upgrade to HD, don't buy this TV.
After a year the rather thin cord developed a short near the 3.5mm plug. The cord is really wimpy and an obvious weak point in the design. The sound quality was amazing however and I might just resign myself to another pair.
the card is great for going on trips and taking a lot of pictures, it's not as slow as other SD cards I have, but it's not as fast as the SanDisk Ultra cards by any means. good over all card for some who doesn't have the money for the Ulta card
It's true. These cost me $80 and they suck. Wish I'd read reviews here. Yes, they burn and hurt the ears awfully after 15 minutes or so. Worse, the reception started to get flaky after a few months and now the damned things won't work at all. I'd send them back for a "prompt replacement" as the brochure assures, but I'm not even sure I want them replaced. I think I'll go for something that goes under the chin with tubes to the ears.
The headphones are a great value. I've seen the exact same product on the shelves for nearly double the price in local stores. They do a good job of supressing - but not eliminating - background noise and I don't think you'll find a better product for the price. If you want sound cancelling headphones, these are not for you. If you want top quality sound isolating headphones, you will pay approximately double this price. I can tell you that these headphones are way better than my stock I-pod heaphones for hearing music on the plane, bus, subway train or any other noisy place. I bought a pair for me, my wife and my three kids.
I've had this lens for about a month now and have used it on several occassions with wonderful results. The first time I layed my hands on its well made body I was changed forever. Moving up from the kit lens to this is a WORLD of difference. Images are sharper, more colorful, and the image is ALWAYS exactly the way I want it.The 28-105mm's build quality is impeccable with near silent focusing and non-creeping zoom. My XT has always felt a little too light and breakable for me so adding this lens to it made it seem better somehow.Moreover, with the EW-63 lens hood flare is not a problem. Some reviewers have said images are too soft on the 105mm end but if you don't shoot graph paper for a living it doesn't really matter. I was also worried that I would miss the extra 10mm that the kit lens offered but I've rarely thought about it since I've gotten this lens.Many of you are also probably deciding between the 28-105mm and 28-135mm IS for your walk around lens. Ignoring the extra 35mm (I never really needed 105mm myself) the IS feature is just not worth the extra $$ you have to shell out unless you know that you're doing sports or night photography.I could not recommend this lens more for any hobbyist looking for great photos.
It sounds like mindless marketing hype, but ReplayTV really does change how you watch TV... you can tell it to search for shows in the next two weeks via a keyword and it'll tape them all for you!the 20 hour version is a little limiting, but as long as you're careful budgeting your space, you can have several shows sitting ready to watch.
Tiffen 67mm UV Protection FilterI just LOVE Tiffen filters! Always great quality, always great result in photos!Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter is my everyday filter I use for my Canon XTI 400D. It provides exceptional protection for expencive lense for reasonable price. Love it!
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 ...
I used the linksys wrt55ag for about a year, and finally got fed up with the constant drops, and problems with some vpns working with it. I tried netgears ag router, and it had problems with my vpn. This one worked great outta the box, no configuration issues, no vpn problems, no disconnects and good speed. Of the 3, its hands down the best.
I found this almost impossible to fit where they stayed in the ear for any time at all. Turn your head a few times, they pop out. Sound quality was superb, however.
Yup. Same problem here - a handful of good shots over the course of a few weeks, then...*WHAM* Sorry, no more output. Ink starts banding. Colors don't print. Black is a mess. I tried cleaning the nozzles, buying all new ink, cleaning the nozzles again, running a bunch of high-ink, high-color print jobs. No luck! This printer is a P.O.S.! I will never buy another Epson as long as I live. My HP lasted for years. This printer lasted a month. It's amazing that a product like this is even allowed to hit the shelves. Where's the Q.A. Department at Epson? Smokin' wacky tobbaci out in the parking lot. That's where. Get it together, Epson!
I have owned this unit for a handful of months. I purchased a Blaupunkt due to brand loyalty: my previous radio-cassette - a Dublin C30 - provided me with 10 good years of low maintenance entertainment. Apart from a brief period of joy at the beginning, this thing has been a living nightmare.Let's get the brief good part done with ASAP: Blaupunkt receivers surely produce some the best audio in the business. The warmth of the bass, the non-shiny highs, and the naturalness of the mids can barely be beat. Even the guy at electronics shop that installed this piece went, "That's a good sound." He listens to more expensive systems every day for a living. I also note that audio quality is mentioned in 2 Amazon reviews of other Blaupunkt products -- the 1-star-ratedBlaupunkt Hamburg MP68 AM/FM CD/MP3/Built-in Bluetooth Receiver with CD Changer Controls("this delivers top of the line audio quality") and the 2.5 starBlaupunkt Bremen MP78 AM/FM/CD/MP3/SD/USB/BT Receiver("this product is maybe good sound-wise").The only caveat is that the Dublin C30 had a surround sound function that gave even old cassettes a CD-like quality, and made my car sound like I'd installed an expensive amp with powerful speakers. I was disappointed to find that this unit does not have that facility. (SRS surround is available on onlyb a few car receivers).I do not have a Sub but I imagine the "sub out" feature would be a killer! Anyway, the X-Bass is more than I need, for the moment!The radio receiver is good, and I liked the fact that I could fine-tune the station search function.I like the simplicity of Blaupunkt user interfaces. For example, the "On" button also serves as the "Off" button -- a need that the folks at Sony seem to have a hard time appreciating.That seems to be the end of "the good" for Blaupunkt.Now, The Bad and Ugly. The reason for my 1-star rating!!The product started reporting CD read errors ONE MONTH after installation. One month later and it wouldn't play any CDs. I took it back to the electronics shop; the technician removed the unit, gave it a 2-minute cleaning (I think he used a blower) and reinstalled it. It played for one week before the "CD ERROR" messages returned. I removed the unit myself this time, got a blower from I.T. and cleaned it again. Once again, it played for one week before the slow deterioration started. It will sporadically read CDs, other times reporting errors. If I was listening to a CD when I stopped the car, the next time I started the car, a read error would switch the system to radio, where sounds are (for some reason) much much louder at the same settings. This is embarassing in the morning when leaving for work -- I sound like some immature pimp-my-ride neighborhood show-off.In frustration, I removed the unit, and took off the main cover -- I simply wanted to access the lens with a cotton bud and alcohol cleaner. well, well, well -- look what I found: the "Blaupunkt" cover is simply a housing for a "Made in China" product going by the brand name of "K-Tech" and manufactured by "Kwangwon Tech Co Ltd." There isn't even an indication of "made under license..." or "made for..." It seems to be a completely different product with similar dimensions. I have added the pictures to this product's main page.So, why did I bother seeking out Blaupunkt if the owners of the company simply are repackaging another unknown brand? Or am I a victim of the "gray market" fraud? Or is Blaupunkt itself guilty of deceptive packaging?I am already shopping for a replacement but all I want is a model that wont let me down too much in the area of sound quality. I don't know if the Japanese brands will.
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.
The product description states "This case carries the camera, battery pack, Compact Flash card and wireless controller." yet there is only space for the camera in the case. I suppose since there is a battery pack inside the camera along with a memory card it carries them too, but don't expect to fit anything else inside this case - only the camera.
I would recommend everybody to buy this bag. It was delivered on time and quality of the back is very good.I hadn't stuffed the bag much except from my laptop and a book.
Got this cooler to replace another one - the old one is not as nice looking as this one but I switched back because the Antec does NOT work. It operates but does not keep the computer cool. I have a MAC and anyone who has one knows how hot they can get .... Look elsewhere - sorry no suggestions. The one I have that works was a gift from a friend and has no manufacturer name on it. How stupid is that???Anyway, good luck. If anyone has a suggestion of where to find a good one that works - please let me know.peace
The idea is great, but it doesn't fit the standard water bottle neck. It's made for something much larger and I haven't figured out what that is... Maybe something in Europe? Who knows.... crazy thing...
I have a pair of Sennheiser PXC 250 earphone which are far superior. I also have a lower cost Altec Lansing noise cancellation earphones which I would also rate better than these Philips earphones. I may well return them to the them and get my money back.
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.
i have sirius and was amazed at the variety.. however being a geezer in the music world.. my tastes do not include most offerings .. however the jazz is pretty good .. the classical could be expanded.. sirius has some on line live time (did i mention eric C.?).. events which i wish they would replay more than once..And how do you store a song? or is it something else.. not enough time to figure out the system... the car audiovox sirius system works wonderfully.. the home dock system as someone else alluded to needs some work with the antennae....i cringe at going to some new place and saying hey i bought this when it first came out and now i need you to fix it.. '' cringe'' the home reception is at best.-- --- ...--- ..--- floating in and out frequently..? audiovox offers no site to even ask a question pretaining to that.. oh i guess the owners manuel would help.. now that would defeat the purpose of finding out on here? .. oh i like the blues and folk and new folk.. it's like people are really folking around these days... more than ever.. well what do you expect ... i listen to publik radio and pbs.. oh yes now i have antennae problem display on the screen but no solution offered... alas..I guess i have to go listen to it in the car..? but i still like sirius when i can receive the signal at home. and it's really a cool thing to listen to on the road..... now if gas prices go up i'll really have to figure out how to fix that home dock system antennae.....? chow and good listening..
Prints come out very nice on this paper, but I'm not really sure why there's a tear off tab, doesn't bother me though.
These are a great value for the price. I use them at the gym all the time, where they play extremely annoying 80s music at about the volume of a landing jumbo jet. So far so good--I hear my music and my music alone!
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.
I have owned two previous Sony digital cameras, the DSC-S70 and the DSC-V1. This is simpler to operate than those and is ideal for the everyday user.Highlights - extremely fast start up time and between picture shot time. Large LCD screen. Uses AA batteries. Gorgeous color output, equals or exceeds 35mm.I would recommend, as a previous reviewer did, to at least set sharpness to the &quot;+&quot; setting. The camera does seem to over process the image a bit in the full auto setting. Also, it seems you have to hold this camera more still than most. The movie function works ok, but not a video camera replacement by any means. Be sure to take advantage of the lighting condition pre-sets, e.g., beach scene, flourescent lighting, etc.
Living in a rural community it was wonderful to quickly receive the supplies I needed to keep my printer up and running.
These earbud headphones are very good at noise isolation. The fit is pretty comfortable. The cord is longer, bulkier and heavier than the iPod headphones. The sound quality is quite good as long as you have the earbuds positioned deeply in your ears. If not, the sound is flat and muffled. I think the iPod phones are superior in this regard because no matter how they are sitting in your ears, the sound quality seems ok. Overall, I recommend these particularly because you get rid of ambient noise and can focus on the music.
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 don't have too much to add to the other reviews posted here, other than to simply add one more voice to the praise for this scanner. I use it for documents and my wife for archiving old photos. It is simple to use, turns out great quality scans, and was a steal at less than $100.
I bought the Toshiba because I didn't want to pay the outrageous amount that Compaq wanted for their iPaqs. I also wanted to give the PoketPC OS a try. Well, you get what you paid for. Battery life is terrible and the unit is simply too long physically. The OS, while was nicely done, was overwhelming. I just needed a simple PDA that does what I want and has a long battery life.I returned it and bought another Palm instead.
Same problem as has been reported here by others. Worked perfectly for about a year and then the indicator lights started to report 'toner low' 'paper jam' although these were not in fact accurate indications. The printer began only printing one job and then had to be 'reset' to print ONE more job and now it doesn't print anything. This has been diagnosed as a 'formatter board' problem and is very costly to repair. Again, warranty no longer in place. Having spent $500.00 for the printer and relying on HP's positive reputation I'm surprised and disappointed that there has not been a 'recall' for this equipment?!
I own a Grado, a AKG, a SONY, a Seinheiser and a Boss headphone pairs. I heard of Audio Technica's quality, but I didn't know how good it is until I got this product. Normally, they sell above $250. But I really wanted a good pair from Audio Technica. I found this ATH-AD300 from Amazon on sale!So, I went ahead and ordered it. This thing sounds really good. Its size is auto-adjusted, so it is pretty comfy. The pad is made of velvet. It feels warm in winter. But in summer, it gets irritating to wear. I wished they made it with leather.It's so fantastic, I am planning to buy other products from Audio-Technica.For your info, Audio-Technica makes audio equipment supplies for audio professionals. So, their price is somewhat high, unless you find a good sale.
these subwoofers are great.they replaced 100w speakers, but are easily driven by my amp.they sound excellent thru the whole volume range.i highly recommend them.
I had my first pair for almost 5-6 years before my new puppy came and decided to destroy the cord. When I saw an offer too good to be true, I ordered my second pair off Amazon. These headphones are great for anyone who wants a comfortable headset that sounds amazing. No need to get more fancy than that in my description.
Very good. Above expected even though expectations are always higher with Sony.
This mouse will not work on any slightly glossy or white surface. Our one office desk is a creamy white, no go, the other is a wood grain glossy finish, no go either. Needs a mousepad like the old ball mice, or a sheet of paper.
The view screen is almost impossible to see in bright sunlight. All you can do is guess and hope that you framed the subject well.It has a very hard time focusing under normal conditions, (daytime, outdoors.) Sometimes after the second or third try on the same subject the focus will improve, but not always. It does quite well in macro mode, though...After I had been using the camera six months or so it developed a new problem where anything dark would come out a weird green and lack detail. Makes most pictures worthless.I had an Olympus before that I liked a lot, but this one is awful.
I bought this and in one day I am returning it. I have a Magellan 3000T which I bought a year ago. The slot where the power cord plugs into broke on the unit so I needed to replace it. With the remaining battery charge I put the Megellan and The Garmin NUVI 360 to a competition. I typed in the exact address of where I like to vacation in the Garmin it says NO MATCHES FOUND, I tried inputting the address a different way, same message. I also tried the points of interest feature trying to find a resturant that I was going to go to this weekend in the Poconos that some friends told me about. The Garmin kept saying NO MATCHES FOUND, the Magellan found it no problem! There is a Bar-BQ place I like to eat at in North Carolina Bubba's. The Magellan found Bubba's from here to California in seconds, the Garmin is still looking. The only feature I found that I like is the Bluetooth. Which I just found out the Magellan 6000T has. Guess what I am buying....
These Laser Lite earplugs arrived on time and in great shape. They come in their original manufactured packaging, which consists of a box full of 200 individually wrapped pairs. I first encountered these at work in our machine shop. I prefer these due to their thinner profile, making them easier to insert and shape. The earplugs expand nicely and work as advertised. I wouldn't use alone for weapon firing (and can't speak to their performance for it), but these earplugs have gotten use for: machine work, subway rides, one fire alarm, and three times for sleeping (they fall out at some point overnight for me). The bright colors are meant for workplace protection (easy to check compliance from afar). I'm not crazy about the color scheme for most of my preferred uses, but the feel and performance protection are the critical features, and they excel here.
This product failed miserably. It was difficult to use and didnt fix the scratches. The liquid quickly hardened, and got all over my hands better than it got on the CDs. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you are a someone who is interested in purchasing some over-the-ear headphones, but do not have the money to buy the "good" ones, this sennheiser model will work for you. The sound is great (well, at least its better than all my previous headphones like the ones you get with your ipod) The headphones are really comfortable (I have a big head). The only bad thing is the long cord.I got them for $18 and they retail at best buy for $30!
I spent hours of reviewing and listening to subwoofers. I am a college student therefore i have not a lot of money to just throw around. I had a bookshelf setup from the 90s that weren't keeping up like they used to. I had bought a pair of monitor 50s and paired them with my Harmon Kardon HK 3490. They sounded beautiful every high and mid was perfect. Where was the low end though? SO I went searching for a sub. I looked everywhere. I found several really nice looking subs, but they were all to expensive. I came across the 505 did some research and found out a guy a couple blocks up the road had one. I was completely blown away. I picked one up immediately.I will do the Cons first.It is rather bulky. Think the size of about 3 or so receivers staked up on each other. It is rather heavy as well. About 50 pounds. If you have a really cheap TV if will really mess up the image. My mom has a proscan and I can't have it on when shes watching tv because the magnets are so massive. They are fine with my Vizio tv though, not a problem and its about 4 inches from the tv.Next con is the foam surround. Granted it makes it a little more efficient, I would have loved a rubber surround. They tend to last longer (upside is if you register the subwoofer as soon as you get it, you have FIVE YEAR WARRANTY!!!!!) that is a monster pro... I mean where can you go and get a five year warranty.Next con is this...which really isn't a con. If you live in a dorm or an apartment complex i would go with a lower sub maybe an 8 inch or a 10 at the max...this thing slaps everything off the walls up or down stairs when turned fully up (which I would not recommend)The last con is the break in period. It seems to take forever but when it is broken in...wow its a huge difference in sound. Its so much tighter and accurate and it has a more bass sound rather than a boomy sound.Now for the pros. If anything would go wrong polk customer service is amazing. I blew my tweeters on my monitor 50s in the 3 days. They didn't ask how or why i did it, they just sent me out a brand new pair of tweeters and I called them up and they directed me right through it.This sub can be had from anywhere from 200-250 shipped. I bought mine at newegg for 230. Very pleased.Now, I use mine soley for music because I am a bass head and it really makes those low notes stand out. However. If you do not have up decent speakers and are just using cheap sony bookshelf speakers for $50 at your local sears I would net get this sub. It will overpower the speakers and all you will hear is bass. You need a decent pair of speakers like monitor 40s or something or it wont sound balanced.All in all this sub plays my music without any lack of bass, I use redbook CDs...and the bass is crystal clear. Its just astonishing. Much better than the setup I had before.If you are on the edge with this one. You cant, and will not ever find a subwoofer with this amount of watts, inputs and features in any store for less than 400. Easy. If you want a tight powerful sub I would pick one or two up (I have 2) before they are completely gone. There is limited stock considering the monitor series was discontinued for the Tsi Series.
Liquid crystal display flat panel provides excellent picture straight-on but quality fades when viewed from either side. Otherwise, Sony perfection comes through.
I have been using this product for approximately one month. The picture quality is good. I do not have any problems with using the built-in DVD player. Overall appearance and functionality for the price of this product is great. I would recommend this product as well as purchase it again.
All HDMI cables are created equal...well, yes and no. While the signal is 100% digital (which means that $20 & $150 cables give the exact same picture quality), it doesn't mean that each HDMI cable type gives the same rejection of noise (signal to noise ratio) as other HDMI cables.I've had this cable a few weeks now, and am consistently getting digital "dropouts" every now and again (only that part of the image looks scrambled for a few seconds) -- very annoying while the action is in the scrambled section. Went out and bought the Monster HDMI cable (not exactly cheap, though...) -- the Monster cable gives the exact same picture quality as this cable, except the Monster cable did not experience the digital "dropouts".If you don't mind seeing the dropouts every now and again, this is a great cable. If you want a picture that doesn't experience any dropouts, get the Monster cable. Regardless, the picture quality is the exact same between the cables (minus the dropouts).
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.
Very good product. It's very helpful. Of course the only complaint would be the suction cup. It will hold for a bit but will pop off eventually!
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 purchased the SanDisk Sansa C150 2GB MP3 Player having absolutely no knowledge of how to use an MP3 player. Because I purchased a used copy, it did not come with directions. I am happy to say after about 5 minutes of playing around on the computer, I figured out how to rip my cd's to the computer and download the library to my MP3 Player. I love it! It's small and travels well. Its a great beginner MP3 Player for anyone to start with.
My husband and I bought the printing mailbox for his parents who do not have a computer. We set it up at their house this past week when we were in for Christmas with my husband's family.They loved it. They can now receive emails and pictures of grandchildren and great-grandchildren (who are all over the US). They can't wait for the emails and pictures to come in.A great gift for anyone who does not have a computer and has family out of town.Patsy Poe (Greensboro, NC)
I purchased one of these to use in my Panasonic DMC-FZ18. The card is very fast and the the card is large enough to last through a battery with the camera on full time for taking bird pictures.
This is my first GPS device. I use them all the time. The description and what they say it's going to do, it does it, and more. It's perfect size to carry with you, put on a motorcycle or bike and of course to put it up in your window of your car. No other I have used I could of done all 3 with. It's super fast if you accidentally go off course and super responsive to upcoming turns. Not like TOM TOM where it tells you to turn after you past it. I'm moving to a new town where there is tons of new development and I had no problem finding the hotel when it was just build 6 months ago. Plus, I had a job interview at a brand new industrial park and it found it with no problem. It's great on my motorcycle too. I bought a separate assembly to hook it up.One and only problem I had with it in over 80 hrs using it already is sometimes when you go onto the highway it might highlight the highway both ways, but I know what way I have to go and plus the voice tells you. Just don't understand why it has to highlight the road both ways. That's it actually. Really like where you can see your mph, trip set, avg. speed, trip time, etc. Tons of extra stuff for vacationing. I loved the AAA. So easy to find a gas station, stores, mall etc. I literally couldn't of picked a better GPS device.
The first box I received was missing the cable. I called Hawking support, hoping they could just mail me one, but they said I could either order the cable and pay for it, or return the product to Amazon. (Then they sent me a web survey asking if I felt like a "valued customer"!)So I returned it to Amazon, and got box #2 (extremely quickly; unlike Hawking, Amazon customer service is fabulous).This one had all the parts, but it didn't improve my reception. I have a very old house, with plaster walls and a brick chimney up the middle. I have a G wireless router in back of the house (which is moderately large, maybe 1750 square feet), and the reception in the front of the house is very spotty. I have tried two different N routers, neither of which gave me better reception. This antenna hooked to my G router also did nothing. I'm returning it, and will try a repeater next; the Hawking repeater gets the best reviews, so maybe I'll try it, and just hope that I never need Hawking customer service.
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.
I love this camera. My fiancee and I have been arguing over what camera to buy, and this was the perfect one for both of us. I still do a lot of amateur B&W photography, and I like having control over my old 35mm Canon, so I wanted the same control in our digital camera. With this Olympus I can control everything (ISO, aperture, shutter, etc.). Granted, it's not the same as some of the digital SLR's on the market, but you still have a lot of control. My fiancee likes it because it has a very user friendly navigation and the automatic settings. Olympus has a nice Guide feature will explain most of the items within a menu (e.g., it tells you the differences between all the different shooting modes). Another thing I really like about this camera is that it has some "meat" to it. With every other camera I picked up in the store I felt like I was going to break it by just holding it. Call me old-fashioned, but some of the new cameras are just so tiny it's almost uncomfortable to shoot with. Don't take this to mean that this camera is a monster...it's not. It's still very compact and light, and it fits comfortably in my big hands. As for the automatic features, they're great (I even like using them). There are a lot of shooting modes to pick from. It has the standard Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, etc. (the stuff you'll use) and a few you might not (I can't imagine using the Cuisine shooting mode, but it's there!). The image stabilization feature really works, too. I compared pictures with my old digital Nikon and the Olympus...wow. Of course, there's a difference of about 3 megapixels, but I can see a difference in how blurry the pictures are. The only hang-ups I have about this camera (which are pretty minor) are the size of the memory cards (they're about the size of a Listerine square, so I worry about losing them) and the optical zoom. The zoom works fine, I just wish it was more like 4x or 5x, but that more a money issue than anything.
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.
For such a simple design it is a must have to pair with the Airport Extreme. I was able to hang it high vertically on the wall in our hallway with ease. Because of this it is not sitting on a desk taking up space and is virtually hidden from view unless you look up when going down the hallway. Good sturdy product and the holder for the power brick is also a nice addition.
I purchased this lens for shooting indoor and outdoor sporting events. I use this lens with a Canon 30D body. This lens has been a great addition to my set of lenses. I wore out the focus ring once already and Canon did fix it at no charge during its warranty period. I've had the lens for about 8 months and have already taken close to 7500 photos with it. I would recommend this lens to anyone, especially those shooting sports indoors or in low light conditions.
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.
I absolutely love this coffee maker. I takes me back to when I was a kid. My mom had this type. I can't wait to perk a pot of fresh hot coffee every morning. I also like the Presto brand. This coffee maker is heavy, solid and makes a great pot of coffee!
I love this camera, easy to use, great pictures, nice big display. Only drawback is that it would be nice if it had a battery level display. It only lets you know when the battery is very low.
It's a fine lens given the difficulties with wide angle on 1.6 crop cameras. I purchased this for use with my 20D. I dont think there is a better option in the wide angle area, however I often find myself refraiming trying to squeeze the motive into my 24-70 f.2,8 lens insted because there is an unquestionable difference in picture and color quality between these two lenses. I know this comparision is unfair, but it has resultet in me not using this lens as often as I thought I would...
I Bought My Lexmark Z-42(now called Z-43) about a year ago, probably because my first printer was a Lexmark and was used to a &quot;trouble free&quot; printing task. Well the Z-42 exceeded my expectations in every respect! It has been a real work horse, does not use excessive ink and has been totally reliable. I originally plannend on buying a Z-52(now called a Z-53), but kept this one instead. According to what I have read, the Z-53 is not much faster than this one! Also does a good job on Photos, even on plain old 20 lb. paper! I highly reccommend this printer to anyone!
Usually I need many cds to burn my files, but black cds usually are pretty expensive..Finally I found cheap and high quality black cds..At firt, I didn't feel sure about this cd because I had never heard about the brand khypermedia before.. ya~ that was ture...but you know what.. it's just great!!! ^_^b
I purchased a 712c HP injet printer so long ago I can't tell you when it was but it has been an outstanding printer. Never have any problems with it no matter what Windows(95, 98 or Me)I have used. You can print great colored pictures on it. I have a digital camera and it prints great 5x7 pictures and smaller ones. They look like I have had them developed. My only draw back right now is that I print a lot of pictures or picture cards so the printing speed is to slow for me for color printing. I wish HP would take trade-ins for a new Printer because this printer is in the same shape it was in when I purchased it and have not ever had to have it worked on. I just print a lot of pictures so I need a faster printer.
Nowhere else can you buy an 8gb SD card this cheap. Works great in all my cameras and other devices. Have had no problems.
This camera is so good thet in my family 5 member have already bought one
Unit was defective from factory, audio volume was bad, I had to ship the unit back to factory at my own expenses, factory did not reimburse me for the shipping cost.I would not buy this unit again or any product from this company.
We bought this so we could watch dvd's in hd format. It is wonderful and the cost is relatively inexpensive. Am thrilled to have it.
First, I must say that I have never owned an MP3 player before, so I can't say, "Oh, well, this one is better than that." And I was very reluctant to spend money on something that I knew very little about. After months of research (literally), I was still unsure if I wanted to take the plunge. I was skeptical about reliability, user friendliness, and sound quality. When I mentioned to a friend that I was thinking of buying an mp3 player to exercise with, they said "Sure, go for it, if you want crappy sound." Not very encouraging. Well, after much conversing, meditating, role-playing, and pondering, I did go for it, and I am pleased as punch with my purchase! The sound quality on the FL100 is incredible! The FM radio sounds just as amazing. Although I don't use them, the ear buds sound great, too (I hate ear buds-they never stay in my ears, especially when I'm sweating away on a treadmill). I am not the most technologically advanced person, but this thing is easy as pie to set up and operate. I was up and running in just minutes...really. It has worked flawlessy with both Windows 98(my old desktop) and Windows XP (my laptop). I have not tried the voice recording function (I have absolutely no use for this function) so I cannot comment on that. The LCD is easy to decipher, and the backlight is nice and bright. It's small, light, perfect for exercising, and all the nifty features are customizable (equalizer, scroll speed, backlight duration, auto- shut off, just to name a few). The fact that it is expandable is icing on the cake. Now, you are probably saying "Hmm, this girl seems OK with this player, why only four stars?" Well, I'll tell you:**The battery life leaves a little to be desired, but then, what can you expect from a tiny little AAA battery? I get about 8 hours of play per battery.**The manual is...entertaining. It reads like an American imitating a Korean with bad English. Although, the player is so simple to use, you don't really even need the manual.**It takes several seconds to turn on and off. I don't know if this is common with mp3 players, but all the graphics is goes through seems like a waste of time and energy. Maybe it's entertainment for you while it goes through some essential processes?**Last, but not least, it doesn't do the dishes! You can imagine my disappointment when I found this out.
My first experience ordering from amazon.com wasn't very good. The new battery I ordered doesn't hold a charge, whether the camera was being used or not. The "equivalent" is not equal! I will not order again.
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!
We have six computers in our house and we own 3 of these Belkin Hi Speed USB Ports.I don't know all the technical aspects of why we Love them but my son does and he would not buy anything else.We just purchased our third one on Amazon and he had me search for this particular model.We had others in the past some of which were cheaper,but in the computer world I noticed you get what you pay for,so why buy stuff that that is either low quality or does not last.I found the best price on Amazon
The deficiencies of this Remote with the new iPod Video (5th Gen) are serious. In order to use this Remote you must have or purchase the Universal Dock for an additional $40. Not only is its capability seriously flawed (e.g. the Menu button is non-functional with the iPod; you can only adjust volume, go forward, go back, pause and resume play). When using it for slideshows and videos, you must do all of the pre-show set-ups first (using the Photo Settings or Video Settings menus, directly on the iPod and even start the slideshow or video. THEN and only THEN, can you assume limited control with the Remote. BUT, if you inadvertently push the Remote's Play/Pause button at the beginning of the show, the iPod will revert to the music playlist function and you will have your slideshow playing, not with the music you selected in the set-up, but with the music from the Music menu playlist last selected. The only recourse is to go to the iPod and reprogram the Photo or Video Settings and restart the show from the beginning. Once the last picture is seen, you must then go back to the iPod to STOP the show (otherwise the music will continue to play and the show will loop and restart). Not only is this a poor purchase choice, at any price, it is the only solution because the ultimate problem lies with the iPod software which can provide no additional functions no matter what brand of Remote you buy. This is a problem that only Apple can fix.
My first PDA, I've had it for a couple of weeks.Synchronizes well. Small and light. I am quite happy.I wish there were more add-ons for it like a keyboardand a WiFi networking card. But I guess that's what alaptop is for!
Excellent card - I have never had a defective card from SimpleTech. It works magnificently in my digital camera.
I ordered this product specifically because it is non-SDHC for my Wii. Tiger Direct sent a SDHC version.I called customer service and, since I was persistent in complaining about having to pay for return shipping and the proximity of Christmas, the rep. claimed he would refund my credit card.I guess you could call getting a free card a plus, but I think everyone should be warned you won't get what you want. The rep said they have no regular, old SD cards anymore.
The great thing about digital music is how accessable it is. For a long time I wanted to find a way to play my digital music at home through my surround sound outside on the patio, without having to buy and ipod, and then buy an ihome (because the quality of the FM transmitter just defeats the purpose), which is a several hundred dollar investment. I have XM Radio at home through DirecTV, but sometimes the music isn't what I want. And burning CD's just takes forever, and you have to figure out what songs you want on which CD etc etc etc.This gives you the option of setting up your own set lists on the program of your choice (MusicMatch WinAmp, iTunes, etc) or you can just hit shuffle, and let the program pick. The remote control allows you to change the track from the comfort of the room your in.This is so EASY to set up. It's so easy and it worked so quick, I thought I was doing something wrong. Plug in the 'transmitter' into a USB port, plug in the 'reciever' to an Aux In jack on your stereo (wires included thank you logitech) plug in the 'reciever' to an outlet, then hit connect on both the transmitter and reciever and you have music.After reading the other reviews here on Amazon I elected not to install the Logitech software, it wasn't neccesary, as soon as I plugged it in my Dell Dimension identified the new hardware that was installed.The remote control is the only draw back for me. I would have prefered, even if it made it bigger, that it have a AA battery instead of a watch battery. But it works fine, adjusts the volume, tracking, muting. If the battery does die you can still do the remote functions from the reciever unit. This doesn't impact the quality of the unit or the fact that it does what it's supposed to, so I still give it 5 stars!
Works as advertised. Quality of sound very good. I use it with skype and dragon naturally speaking (DNS). With the latter, it picks up my voice very well. I like the fact that it folds nicely so it fits in my drawer, also the fact that it has a long cord. It's also great that I can increase/decrease volume in one move, w/o without actually having to use my mouse. Same with the mute button - particularly useful for me when using DNS. The headphones are comfortable, and not too tight. The adjustable head piece/band also works well. On the downside, it is a bit bulky, and it has no hard case, so if you plan to travel keep this in mind. The mouth piece locks in place at some point and you can't move it further down - this is a bit of a problem if you are trying to read something from a piece of paper that is on your desk. It blocks your view somewhat, but it's not really that big of a nuissance, and probably no one would notice unless you use DNS. These are very minor issues, though... Overall, it's a good product for a reasonable price. Would buy again.
Let me start by saying that this bluetooth adapter works great under Windows XP and Mac OS X once is setup correctly.If you are using Windows XP SP1 then there is nothing to worry about. Make sure to first setup the drivers from the software CD, and then insert the adapter when setup requests it. The new Windows XP SP2 generic bluetooth drivers detect and install this adapter, however, there are some caveats if one wants to expose services to bluetooth devices, which instead requires the drivers on the software CD. Make sure not to plug-in the adapter or setup the software before reading Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 840635 "Cannot install a Bluetooth device after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2." See http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=840635Mac OS X 10.3.5 was a non-event--just connect the adapter to the computer and the bluetooth icon will appear on the system menu, then click on the icon to pair the device and discover it's services. If you are planning to synchronize contacts and calendar entries make sure your phone is supported by iSync (1.5 as of this writing.) No that if your phone model is not explicitly listed (http://www.apple.com/isync) it will probably not work--as I found out with my Nokia 6620.Something to note is the antenna is a little fragile and will probably break from the excesive handling some of us give to memory sticks.Update Oct 6, 2004 - I was forced to return this adapter as "defective" today. I am not sure if I got a faulty unit or if there are compatibility problems between it and some motherboards--Asus P4C800-E. This is what I wrote to customer service: "The Linksys Bluetooth Adapter does not work after a computer cold boot. Windows detects a new device "CSR Generic Bluetooth Adapter in DFU State." Researching the problem found the device goes into "firmware update mode." Reinstalling Windows does not fix the problem. Tried both WIndows XP SP1a and SP2." Note this adapter works fine as long as it is plugged/unplugged while the computer is still running.
Realmente me ha gustado mucho la Bateria que me vendio Amazony lo rapido en que me llego el envio.Esta bateria es de muy buena calidad, por lo que le doy las cinco estrellas.
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.
The protector comes with kind of tiny spots on it. It does protect the lens from scratches and fingerprints, dust and other things.
I got this teapot as a gift from my sister in law and niece. The flowering tea is fun to watch, the tea tastes awesome, and the teapot works great.Very happy with all parts of this product. Highly recommended. Makes an excellent gift that is very useful.
This works perfectly for the pod that goes with your Nike watches.This way, you can track your steps when you're not wearing your Nike shoesBetter yet, you don't need to buy the shoes at all :)
I would stay away from this company. I live in AZ and would like to support them but...I bought this unit and it stopped playing DVD's after a couple weeks. They are not returning my emails and their phone maze is unacceptable.
I have had this type of ear phones for a few years now. I usually get a year out of them before one of the cable connections breaks. For the price they are excellent, they are perfect for sports/jym activities or even labouring. I have had them to thank for saving my mp3 player on several occasions as it dangled from my head!I have recently bought an expensive pair of Shure in ear phones and I am not entirely convinced that they are "so much better".While the design and comfort of the product isn't for everyone they are perfect for me. When Im not listening to my ipod I can conveniently clip the phones to my shirt/t-shirt and they aren't in the way.
I wanted to avoid having to pay over 50 for an HDMI cable. My plan was to purchase these cable at a significantly reduced price expecting them to perform on par with the overpriced cables. My logic (not that it isn't without its flaws at times), HDMI cables are inherently superior, given they must adhere to certain specs. Ultimately, to call it an HDMI cable, it must perform at a certain level. I wasn't too worried, as it wasn't an expensive risk.
works perfect on my samsung vibrant, had issues with other cables, not this one. quality product great seller, its nice because you can take it from the car with the 3.5mm to 3.5mm strait to the living room with the rca adapter.
This is a great invention. Works very well, be careful though you will want to make sure the bottle and camera are on a very level surface. I used it with my Canon A630 Digital Powershot. I would tell everyone to buy this product.
I bought this turntable for its 78 speed capability. It works and sounds great. It's portable, can run on batteries, has speed adjust and can be played through your home stereo or by using headphones. It even has its own built-in speaker. I am using it to transfer over 100 records from the 1930s to the 1940 onto CD by connecting it to my computer using the RCA jacks. For the price you can't buy a better turntable.
My wife, in her capacity as a school teacher, often does lesson plans and educational downloads on our IMac. She has a Mac at school, so she likes to us a flash drive to transport documents between the two systems. Our 4 port USB hub had served us well, but the ports were filled with connections to other equipment, so we were looking for a replacement that would allow open ports for quick access to her flash drive. We purchased (locally) and returned two other 7 port hubs which we though might do the job. Both of these hubs worked well for a few days and then, for some reason, quit working. The Cyberpower 7 Port USB Hub had the same specs as the other hubs we had tried and was less expensive, even with shipping, so we thought we would give it a try. We have now used the Hub for several months with no problems or glitches. The tower design takes up minimal space on the computer desk and the front port is easily accessible for my wife's flash drive.The hub is powered by its own power supply. This feature provides a ready port to plug in my iPod or Kindle for charging even when the computer is turned off. We are even able to plug in one of our printers through this hub without degrading the USB signals to other equipment (external hard drive, etc.).I am very pleased with the price and performance of the Cyberpower 7 Port USB Hub. I would definitely consider purchasing a similar hub in the future if our needs require one.
I ordered this raido for Christmas and when it was delivered it was in a box was in bad shape. When my I pulled it from the box there were no instructions and the hardware was used, two of the screws were striped out. After I mounted the raido I discovered that the CD Player and the clock does not work. This was supposed to be a new raido.
The earphones come out of the jack hole b/c the case is thick and the hole points down when the i-pod is used on a belt clip. You have to remove the case to synch the ipod.
This filter is of outstanding quality. I use it on my Olympus E-Pl-1. It is a little more expensive than some of the other brands out there, but the quality of the glass makes a world of difference to me. Excellent product, item shipped and arrived quickly.
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.
Purchased pyle 200 watt marine speakers with tweeters. A little slow in receiving them but was pleased with the product after purchase. Great sound and attractive looking after installation in my boat.
This Canon ink pack is noted for its high level of quality - you really can't go wrong with it. However, generic ink packs have recently become available, providing similar quality at a third of the price. Especially with black ink, this gives you a chance to reduce your ink costs without losing out on quality.
I sent this unit back and got the RV082 which works fine.The QuickVPN refused to work with this unit and LinkSys was no help.It does not support the Native VPN Client in XP either.I got the RV082 and use the Native XP VPN client. No extra software and works like a charm.
This thing put me in the hole 2500 bucks with insurance, but id have to say it was worth it. One thing that is very underated on this computer is the sound is soooooo goood. Its a lap top with 3d sound. I dont even have my regular speakers hooked up. Also, its super rugged. I bring it everywhere, And i sereously abuse electronics, I brought it to florada once, and after that it broke down on me, so I just brought it were i bought it and got a new one, yea really good buy, wish it had a dvd burner though, well when this gets old, i'll bring it in for a new one.
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.
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've owned a Kaito KA1103 for over a year. It has been one of the most exasperating purchases I've ever made. To begin with, its AC adapter failed after about a week. To Kaito's credit, they replaced it; but to their discredit, the replacement adapter was Dead On Arrival and has never worked. So I started operating the KA1103 on batteries. Unfortunately, in the KA1103 a set of four AA cells lasts only 3 to 4 weeks, even when used no more than 1 or 2 hours a day, at most. And, aside from the rapid battery consumption, the KA1103's controls are confusing and inconvenient. Finally, about a month ago, just over a year since I bought the radio, it completely quit working. I've just replaced it with a Sangean ATS 606A, which I hope will do better
What to say...I've been using this thing for years (started with a 2MP HP point & shoot back when I was doing dinosaurs). I've got a zillion other bags and cases and I keep trying to find one that works better...and I can't. Upgraded to a Minolta DiMage Z3. It handled that with the adapter for the filters and telephoto and wide angle lenses, filters, batteries etc. Upgraded to a Nikon D50 with the kit lenses...no problem.I'm currently packing it for a trip to Key West and it now holds: a Nikon D80 with dual battery grip, a (big, fat, heavy) Nikkor 18-200mm VRII lens and a wide, padded Tamrac (of course) strap. Plus the SB400 flash and a Nikkor 50mm prime lens. Plus the cable shutter release, miscellaneous cables and a flashlight. And there's still enough room for a pack of cheep ceegars and a bottle of Cholula. And that's just the main compartment.The top flap mesh pocket holds docs, cleaning supplies, spare memory cards, filters and assorted small junk. The front pocket holds sunglasses, my trusty Leatherman, a Treo 650 with wi-fi adapter and a Creative Zen Vision M, all instantly accessible (well, I have to leave the Zen out if I want to zip it shut).The side pockets are real pockets. They open only at the top and have velcro flaps, not the miserable wrap around when you open 'em everything falls out on the ground zippers. And they're big: one end has full size folding noise canceling earphones (or a set of compact binoculars if I'm not flying) and the other is full of spare batteries, cables etc.On the bottom in front, there are sturdy straps that hold the Gorillapod (or a good sized tripod if you're one of those obsessive types).The shoulder strap is wide, well padded and attaches with real steel D-Rings and clips, not that cheap plastic crap. Hang a couple of carabiners off them and you can look like the Beverly Hillbillies in no time (the ceegar cutter had to go someplace). I wore the strap out eventually and replaced it with a wider and better padded Tamrac (of course) strap to handle the heavy iron. The top has a full zipper plus straps if you want to lock it down. The top does NOT have that annoying hangy down flap in front that gets in the way when you need to pop the camera out quick. It's almost as fast as a dedicated top loader.The waist belt is wide and supports a lot of the weight if you need it, or slides into a rear pocket out of sight if you don't. The pocket for the belt opens at both ends and you can slip in a (thin) rain slicker or jacket if the weather's bad. It doesn't have a strap on the back to attach it to your carry-on bag handle but there are a couple of fabric loops that I rigged with mini-bungee cords that do that better than the real straps on my other bags.The bag itself weighs almost nothing, is well padded, wears like iron...and the whole thing fits under the airline seat as a "personal item" so you can still bring a carry-on bag or backpack on the plane. (YMMV)Only problem? Five years from now when it's old and beat and dirty and ratty and you hate the sight of it and it...just...won't...wear...out...remember I warned ya. :)
I recently read a review of the F30 in Popular Photography magazine. I was in need of a new snapshot camera and chose this one based on that review. I have not been disapointed and two of my friends have purchased this camera because of the quality of photos. This camera definately shines in low light photography. The ISO 3200 is a blessing. I did get some noise at this setting but was happy to have the photo as opposed to nothing or a white washed photo from flash.
To start with, I'm a Linux user and care not a whit for the software that came pre-installed on this stick.This device has acted as my primary key fob now for a year or so. It has worked well and been very durable in the harsh environment of my pocket. The rubberized cover prevents most dust from getting to the USB plug itself, and the rest of the casing is sturdy.Additionally the write protect switch allows me to feel safe sticking this thing into computers I don't consider terribly secure as I know that no software will be able to randomly install itself on it.I haven't run any serious speed tests or anything like that, but it hasn't been so slow that I've really noticed.My main complaint is a complaint that I have with all USB sticks, and that's that FAT32 is a horrible filesystem for these things. Its only virtue is that practically every computer in existence can read it. Otherwise it's slow, and requires complicated wear leveling software in the USB stick itself in order to avoid wearing out the stick in short order. It also is badly designed for removing the stick while data is still cached.Stick manufacturers should stop implementing weird complex internal wear leveling algorithms designed to make FAT32 work well and instead band together and fund Open Source projects like LogFS (http://logfs.org/) and get them ported to Windows and OS X and stuff drivers for those OSes in a little FAT partition on the stick.
...what more do you need to know? Mine came with one straight end and one 90 degree end which angled down on my horizontally-mounted hard drive (the most common configuration). Need a SATA cable? This works.
I got this because of its good reviews and because the other ones get such poor reviews. After reading the package cover I was worried because it mentioned XP as the required OS. My machine has Windows 2000. I tried the installation anyway and hoped for the best. The installation was very simple and the USB connection was trivial. They even supplied the cable :-). 30 minues later I was capturing video on my machine. For ~80 $ this is a great solution particularly because it is so simple.I highly recommend this to anyone planning video capture on their home PC.
Works well to charge the laptop battery in the car. Also allows the laptop to keep charging while in use. Work good on the socket below a plain seat.
Most prices I found on 2Gb memory cards were higher than this 8Gb card. I was supprised at the great deal. The first month of use has provided great still pictures and videos, with no problems. I am using this card with a Canon S5 IS camera. Very pleased with the results.
I received a malfunctioning unit and have returned it (hence the low rating). I'm sure that it was just a fluke, lots of good reviews on this unit, but I wanted to warn people about the overall size of this thing.I know a 5 disc changer is going to be deep because of the size of the tray needed to accomodate the discs, but this thing is huge. Didn't fit into my entertainment center because too deep as well as too wide. Actually it is really tall too. Be sure to check the dimensions of your area before you purchase this unit.In case you're wondering about the problem: The unit powered up first time, I hit the open/close button and it opened but with a loud whiney sound. Then it took me about 5 minutes of hitting the close and exchange buttons before I could get the thing to close. It just kept making that same whiney sound everytime I hit the button. Finally it closed never to open again. Now it is completely unresponsive, powering it up lights the display, but can't get it to do a thing.
I bought this camera for my wife a couple years ago and it has been wonderful. Pictures come out great and the camera itself is extremely easy to use with a lot of features. The only thing I will look for different in our next camera is the ability to find a waterproof case (or just get a waterproof camera). One piece of advice, use name brand SD cards, I don't know if it was the card or the camera didn't like the cheap SD I put into it but few of the pictures came out and it would lock up the camera. When I put a name brand card back in, the camera worked normal.
I was really disappointed when I first tried them on and realised they weren't a cone of silence and fully regretted buying them.I only realised how great they were after a few extended sessions with them on - as when I would eventually take them off I was suddenly assulted by a torrent of external noise. I'm not sure exactly why, but the longer I have them on the greater the reduction in external noise. Which I guess could be cause the external noise becomes less intrusive with them on and easier for my brain to just tune it out.And I dunno if it is just me but I prefer to use them without the noise cancelling feature on.... unless there is a loud lawn mower - which it seems to work well to neutralise into a gentle hum.BTW: Since these headphones don't press against your ears - you can create the ultimate cone of silence by using ear plugs with them.
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.
I had a pair of the Sennheiser CX300's which were awesome but blew one of my eardrums due to the airtight seal (be careful pulling them out). these headphones replaced them and i have been impressed with the sound and the way they always stay in your ears. i run, row, bike, and indoor climb in these and have not had a problem yet. great headphones, good investment.
Ordered this product for an Alienware m7700 laptop (Clevo D900k). So far it's working just fine (had it a few weeks now).The only issue I'd say it has, is that it's really big and fairly heavy, which coupled with the size of the laptop itself equals alot of weight to carry around.Not much else to say about a power adapter. The price was good.
So since some people need a little more clarification...I liked these headphones. I felt the sound quality is good enough, since i'm no audiophile. The loops that go over your ear are a bit annoying however.Though today, I slightly pulled apart the headphones to fit on my ears. I did not put over my head. And they snapped right in half. Looking at the plastic, it is stressed with cracks all along the plastic part, and i'm surprised they even lasted the 3 months I had these. Don't bother purchasing these headphones.
I have searched for years for a quality head phone. And let me tell you. WOW this is like having a subwoofer in your head. These head phones are great! I recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced set of head phones. I have two pair. One for my computer and IPOD and one for working out with my IPOD shuffle.
I'm interested in this item and upon research i saw that some people couldn'tfind a wall charger. If you go to Wal-Mart website you can find a wall charger for any MP3 player with a USB cable.Otherwise I think this is a great product
This subwoofer if configured correctly does better job than other really expensive subwoofers. I hooked this up with synergy C1 and F2 speakers and boom the most awesome sound you will hear. I like the auto on function and adjustable switches in the back of the subwoofer. The tech support of Klipsch is really nice and gave me different type of setup scenarios.I recommend this product very highly. All the Klipsch speakers I have bought latetly are outstanding
I don't expect much from $20 walkie-talkies, but one of the units had a broken speaker right out of the package! And the process for replacing/repairing is worthless since it's sold through an Amazon affiliate, not Amazon itself.
I own this pocket pc for less than two years; it already gives up on me. System freezes, unusable every time it powers up, update the ROM and it still won't work. (It only works when I reset it). I did regret from buying it ever since I got it. It has little memory storage and eats battery like crazy. No second charger where you can take it with you when travel, and no user replaceable battery. In my case I didn't need this replaceable battery thing, because it stops working before the battery life stops. Only good quality about it is its light weight! I didn't want to criticized, but I had enough! People said it has good display, and it looks nice. When it compared next to my co-worker's HP iPAQ, this looks like a peace of junk, then again, I only paid $250.00 for it at that time.
Solid, steady, versatile, affordable. This is my first carbon fiber tripod. I got it with my first DSLR because I didn't feel comfortable with the thought of the heavier camera setup on my aluminum tripod. The final selling point for me was the price. I couldn't fit the Gitzo gear that all the pros raved about into my budget.This price includes a head which makes the savings even greater. The head is heavy and a little sticky but solid as a rock. I know the pros recommend a ball head but the tri-plane is fine, though slower, and allows me to open up the horizontal plane and pan easily and shoot my 3 frames per second at a pack of passing cyclists.The padded legs are nice for carrying it over the shoulder. The legs have a release that lets them splay out very wide to bring the camera close to the ground and shoot low angle macro or wide angle. The removable center post is essential to let the tripod get inches from the ground. The legs extend nicely and lock solidly; great for setup on uneven ground.
When you need something like this it is rarely around or easy to get. I have several in different configurations. You just never know.
A lot has already been said about this camera, so there is no point in going into technical details again. This camera is for the photographer who wants to tinker with his photos, to grow into and learn new tricks with her SLR. A good compromise between lower models like the D70 and D40, and top models like the D2X, etc. This might be "too much camera" for the individual who simply wants to shoot, but if you want to be able to grow with your art, to experiment as your skills mature, the D200 will be certainly able to keep up with you.Durable construction, handles the elements well. Mine has spent more than its share of time in steamy, rainy jungles. Its white balance settings, etc. really allow a high level of customization in your photography. Shoot images that are as soft or vivid, cold or warm as you want them to be.Those who are unused to, or have forgotten what it is like to hold a full-size SLR should note that the D200 has some heft to it. It's not overly heavy, but veteran SLR shooters will find it reassuring while novices might be surprised by it. It is noticeably heavier than a D70, etc.If you are having trouble deciding on this camera, understand that it is well worth the money, providing that you want something beyond just taking pictures. The D200 is like an artist's paintbrush- it allows you to follow the possibilities of your mind.
Just what I need for a piece of equipment which had a cable that was too short. This a male to female extension cable.
I bought the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 to use in low light situations and it typically does not disappoint. It does tend to hunt if there is little light on the subject and it does have front focusing issues. That being said, it is a great lens for the money. The bokeh is quite good and once you get a little practice with it the images you get can be awesome. I walked around with this lens on my camera for about a week and was able to get some terrific images with it. I also have a 50mm f/1.8 and like this one better because it allows me to get closer to the subject. I also have the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, which is almost always on my camera. The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is definitely my second favorite lens.
This device does not give any wheres near the double the range in my environment over a 801.11G product so I returned it.
This company has excellent service & delivers on time as advertised. I would buy from them again.
The product works but when I connect a charger to the pass through port, the remote ceases to work, rendering the product useless. I would not recommend the product to anybody else because of this.
Junk ! This item quit being able to read/play CDs after about a year.
I use this filter with my 18-200 mm nikon lens and I have another (67 mm) with a 18-135 mm nikon lens, I don't have problems with them and help me to protect my lenses, I recomend this UV Filters and this brand because is cheap and usefull. The filters don't affect my photos.
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.
This is a great starter home theater system for someone who wants something basic for a real low price. The power is good and the audio quality is excellent. It's relatively easy to install, I hooked up all six speakers in about 1 hour, plus a trip for some extra speaker wire I went to Radio Shack to get. RS also recommended wire connectors that you press in with pliers. You'll also need better AM and FM antennas, and the unit has separate connecting jacks so you'll need one antenna of each. But the speakers and receiver themselves are outstanding. Along with the JVC 7-CD disc changer I have on order from Amazon, this should give me a pretty decent home theater system for about $335 total. Of course it could be better, and if you want ultra-high fidelity, you should go for a model maybe $250 higher, but I am very happy with this purchase. RCA makes great products.UPDATE!!: I purchased a Sony 5-Disc changer to go with this, the JVC changer is not available apparently. WOW! Jimmy Yarbrough says it best in his review: This system ROCKS! The sound fills up our large living room and the CD-quality sound is pristine. The subwoofer is great with four settings, and it really makes the room shake if you want it to, although I don't (the low setting or "regular" setting is perfect if you want to be a bit more mellow, yet it still packs a punch.) Man, what a bargain this is, I LOVE IT when you can get an outstanding product at a great price!
I really like this case except for the handle. There are no instructions as to how to get it to a certain height or anything. Half the time I can't push the case cuz the handle retracts. It's ok when I pull the case. I'm sure it's all in the handle release action but I haven't figured it out.
I typically will read the owner's manuals of all tech thangs I buy but I mastered this in about 10 seconds. It feels quite sturdy and the sound is really good. It's fun to pass around and share -- even the camera owner gets in the picture.
My sensor case works great. I love being able to use the Nike+ with the shoes that work for me.
Clear, crisp and dark quality output. Easy to install, prompt delivery and easy instructions to install.
Never using a drip machine again! Coffee so hot and good, like you pay premium prices for at a shop. No more luke warm sludge. More cleaning involved than a drip, and 6 cups is really 3 mugs, so just right for only 1-2 people. Also takes about 6 mins. for 1 cup and about 12 mins. for full 6 cups. You won't be disappointed if you're just sick of lukewarm junk from your drip machine
Works great.....same as original battery. Very happy with my purchase of this item : )
Much has already been written here about the functionality of the unit, so I'll just say I agree and couldn't be happier with the mapping, software, voice directions, Bluetooth, etc.I wanted to add my two cents about my customer service experience after the car adapter fell apart during the first month of use. (I don't think it was generally poor quality, but defects happen.) The hold time on the support time was long, since it's right after the holidays and everyone is calling, but a quick email to their tech support and Garmin is sending me a new cable - no need to prove the old one broke, no need to ship it, get an RMA, or any of that hassle. That's good considering it's only a $20 accessory.I waited to write the review til I had some idea of customer service and that experience has added to the great experience I've gotten with the device itself. Highly recommended!
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.)
I have had several detectors but this one picks up radar siginals before you can find the police. The only draw back to this unit is that it does not have a automatic shut off.
I bought this product as an adaptor to connect to my wireless modem. It does not work because my modem is not blue tooth compatible (its an AT&T modem). Needless to say, I am VERY disappointed after spending $32 on this product and not getting the result i was hoping for. Maybe its "operator error", but personally, I don't think so!
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.
What a great plus for anyone who uses their GPS for their car. I bought this antenna for my StreetPilot III. As I opened the box, I was surprised how small and compact it really is (about the size of a cell phone). I chose to use the suction cup method which took literally 30 seconds to assemble. It simply entailed taking off the antenna on the StreetPilot III and replacing it with the antenna and then screwing the antenna to the suction cup mount. Then I took the suction cup and mounted it first on my windshield. When it usually takes up to a minute to sufficiently aquire satellites, the antenna allowed me to aquire over six satellites within 15 seconds. I also suctioned it on to the side window with the same success. By the way, if you choose to mount it on the outside of the vehicle, it simply involves screwing the antenna to a magnet which magnetically sticks to the car. There is no screwing into the car itself! Also, it has enough cable to run wherever needed. This is a great product!
I'm not the most gifted person when it comes to technology, BUT I adore this little FLIP VIDEO. You take it out of the package and it's ready to go. The instruction booklet is super easy. Basically there are only a few buttons. PRESS A BUTTON - record. PRESS THE SAME BUTTON - stop. It's also very easy to delete. When you attach FLIP to your computer with the built-in USB attachment, it automatically walks you through the steps to download the videos. And it only uses ONE AA BATTERY. How cool is that? You can put it in your pocket and take it anywhere. I love this gadget! Elaine :)
This Monitor is huge and it has a clear picture and it works great. I couldn't have asked for a better monitor, especially for the price.
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.
although I did as one reviewer suggested and clipped the tab and it works now. The color is brilliant. No problems at all.The reason I bought this is because I did once buy high yield black ink for my MFC-420CN, so I think the manufacturer did at one time allow this cartridge to work with the MFC-420CN. Maybe that's the reason some reviewers say it works and some don't.If you bought this by mistake, do as the previous reviewer recommended and clip the tab. I may buy another one of these just to save some money.
This B+W UV filter is top quality. It's a must for a pro quality lens. You can tell the effectiveness of its multi-coatings by just looking into the lens with the filter on. I use these on all of my portrait lenses.
Not as good tasting as stove top popping but more than adequate & certainly as good as any air popper. Makes a generous portion in about 5 minutes with minimal cleanup. The concentrator inserts last for 24+/- batches and work fairly well. All in all when you're just not up for the work & cleanup of stove top popping this is a more than adequate substitute. I would have given it 5 stars if adding oil was as effective at raising the flavor profile as the instructions claim.
At first I wasn't sure whether to buy the Max1, Max Lite, or this Laser Lite model. I'm glad I got the Laser Lite. They are much more comfortable and softer than the foam earplugs I bought from the department store. The softness does not seem to take away from the noise reduction.. it expands nicely inside the ear and forms a tight seal. The packaging is a box with an access slot to the individually plastic wrapped pairs, which makes it easy to grab and take along on projects without getting them dirty.
I've had this device for several months and have not encountered any problems with it either as a writing instrument or as a memory device. Its stylishness as the former makes it fun to use as the latter -- "Here, let me plug my pen into your desktop, and we can go over that document." Jaws may not exactly drop, but everyone wants one. I won't go in to the erotic overtones of using this device; suffice it to say that the supplied USB cable has been relegated to a drawer.When I purchased this, it was the largest capacity of its kind on the market. I see now that 512 MB versions are available, for just slightly more money. No doubt, we'll see 1 or 2 or 4 gig versions soon. However, depending on your temporary storage needs (mine run just to Word and PowerPoint), this probably is enough capacity to keep you happy for a while.Kudos to the folks who thought of this one!
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!!!
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.
Have been using our back-up for about 6 years and battery finally needed replacement. This product worked perfectly out of the box. It came fully charged and inserted in about 2 minutes.
This printer is a (not good). I (...) used it 3 times and then the printer stopped working. I called (the manufacturer), sent that one back only to get another printer even more messed up than the 1st one. The whole top of it was cracked. Called them again...they sent another one out which is still (not good). So now I am going to send this one back hoping they'll send me something that works!!
I've owned my ILuv for about 1 month now. I love it. It doesn't have that jarring loud wake up sound when you use your IPod for your alarm. I like how it gradually wakes you up. It's very easy to program. The sound is pretty good for it being an alarm clock! The only two negatives which are minor are... my 80 gig classic IPod barely fits into the largest adapter. Also, the round knobs are not so smooth when turning them to adjust the volume or select a station, however that's what the remote can be used for! I highly recommend this product for those looking for an Ipod alarm clock. Oh, it's also an attractive unit to look at as well!
It works great!- No problems installing with help of Centrylink. It makes it easy to access wireless and we have never been kicked off!
The combination of price and comfort is unbeatable with this set of headphones. The ONLY complaint is that the volume doesn't go up very high, but I just plus it into my normal speakers so I can jack the volume. Bass can be a little static if you pump it up too loud. Perfect set for a casual listener or as a backup set. I need new ones because I listen to music all the time and the sound gets to you eventually on these things. But all in all, well worth it.
This is my second digital camera, my first being an early model Kodak DC210 Plus model. The Kodak is a fine camera, but I was attracted to the 6X optical zoom and increased resolution of the FinePix 2800. I also did not want to pay an exoribitant price. After reading a number of reviews, I decided to give this camera a try. I have used it for a little more than two weeks and have been overjoyed with its performance. It is small, light, has plenty of features and the zoom performance is excellent. I could not find anything similar in this price range. For a beginner or amateur photographer, I don't think you could ask for a better camera. It is simple to set up, has a wide variety of picture quality settings, plenty of options/features and is just pleasure to use. I also liked the built in USB interface (USB cable and software included). I would have liked to have seen an AC power supply included, but for the price I can't complain about the included accessories. I purchased a 128M SmartMedia card with the unit and can get over 350 pictures in the 2M Normal mode, which gives great resolution. This unit also seems to be a lot faster than the Kodak I own. The 2800 also supports video and voice over, although I have not tried either of these features. For video, I use my Canon ZR25M. With no reservations, I rate the FinePix 2800 as an exceptional camera and very reasonbly priced. I highly recommend it.
The speakers have great sound and the radio function is good aswell. Nice slim design and portable too.The speakers broke withing in a month of purchase due to some sort of connection problem which is unfortunate.
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.
Well like any LCD display the color quality has only average merit. If you were expecting a Sony LCD to be different then any other LCD, think again. The color purity on this monitor is mediocre at best, but slightly better then the majority of LCD's. This LCD cannot match a CRT in color purity. The overpriced Sony LCD can't hold a candle to even the chintziest CRT's color quality. This monitor has settings for Movie, pc game, and PC use. I prefer however to always use the PC setting on this monitor, the movie setting is abominable! I think the PC setting gives DVD's a more authentic look. Although it makes the colors look on this setting less washed out and more bright and vibrant, the movie setting gives the picture an unnatural red hue. Actors look sunburnt on this setting and everyone looks like they have russet or auburn hair. The color clairty is off on this monitor, even on a sony, the LCD's just don't have the color clairty that the CRT's do. However movies and pictures look a lot more crisp on the LCD vs my old CRT monitor. Image definition and clarity is definitely improved over my old CRT monitor. The picture looks crisp even from the sides and corners of the TV. A word of warning if your going to watch movies. Watch them from a distance from your monitor. Movies on LCD's look grotesque from a couple feet away. If your too close to the screen on an LCD the picture will look blury and pixalated. However if you stand about 10 feet back when watching a movie the movie looks very crips and clear. If you want to watch a movie that close up watch it in windowed mode. The reason it looks better in windowed mode is because a very simple reason, LCD's look best in their native resolution. If your monitor has a resolution of 1280 x 1020 the picture is going to look the best on an LCD in a window mode where the picture is only using 640 x 480 pixels. I just happened to have sample high definition movie clips I downloaded from micosoft. I played these clips on this flat screen monitor and the picture quality was riveting, unlike my old 19 inch CRT monitor where I couldn't tell the difference between regular vs high definition. The LCD is resplendent when you watch a movie in high definiton, and that is because you are watching the movie in its native resolution, or close to its native resolution. If you read some of my other reviews I mused over the difference between the high definition and standard DVD of Terminator 2. My cogitation was that the high definition version of terminor 2 looked exactly as the standard DVD on my CRT monitor, however on my LCD Terminator looks surreal! Incredulous, its like the picture is lurching out at you.Games: despite all the critism that video games look awkward and repulsive on LCD displays, I found the graphics eye-popping and riveting on this monitor. Great response time, no visible problem with pixels. Image quality was stunning at high resolutions.web surfing: I am a voracious reader. The eye strain I usually get from CRT monitor's is greatly alleviated with this monitor. Web surfing is so much more enjoyable now without the flicker. Text is crisp, clear and easy to read. I don't have to squint like I use to when trying to read text at a high resolutions.The only thing I abhor about this monitor is it's price. The noticible visual quality this monitor has over other similar monitor's is scant and insignificant. I don't think the premium on this monitor is worth the marginal benefits. Sony made a chump out of me with its advertising and touting its XBRITE technology. It's not all that great folks , don't let Sony's advertising create lofty expectations in your minds.
When looking for some battery connectors that would aid in adding circuitry in my vehicle whereby the circuit could begin at the battery itself, i was appalled initially, at the lack of available connectors designed for this particular purpose. I located several options that would work great however they were all located in the UK.I had difficulty finding any within the United States that would work with the typical, larger, factory battery ring terminals without having to potentially cut those terminals off and rework the entire setup.Then I located these:This side post bolt worked perfect. The larger diameter bolt goes right through both ring terminals on the positive side of the battery leaving approximately 5/16" remaining stud to thread into the side post threading. I purchased a shorter version for the negative side where there is only one factory terminal.Both worked perfect.Now I have the circuit attachment point whereby I could obtain a very secure, professional install.These bolts are made very well, threads are crisp and clean and the overall feel of the bolt seem to be of a good quality, conductive material coating.Very, very pleased with design, functionality, user-friendly install and quality.ChrisNorth Carolina
This system was OK but too many of my songs -- especially the operatic and classical ones -- sounded distorted. I, therefore, had to send it back. I do not recommend it if you care about true sound.
Two months ago, I bought the Stylus 750 to replace an aging Kodak digital. Unlike the Kodak, the Olympus has no "delete all phots" feature, so the only way to delete all the photos from the camera after transfering to the computer is to look at each photo separately on the camera's LCD display, push the delete button on the back of the camera, confirm that I really want to delete it, then it's gone. One photo gone and 235 to go. It takes about 10 minutes to delete every hundred photos (each deletion requires 3 button pushes, one picture at a time). I've now bought a replacement camera (a Canon) that has a "delete all photos" option. I never would have guessed that a camera would be sold that made it so hard to delete the photos. It's a flaw that makes the camera functionally so clunky that I'd advise looking to another manufacturer for your digital camera purchase.
After I purchased a D70S last summer, Nikon introduced the D200 to the public in December. Getting the chance to handle one before purchase was like collecting hens teeth...My local camera store would sell every one that came in, and there was a massive waiting list. After putting my name on the waiting list, I finally lucked out at the end of April. Was I glad!! The camera is all that it's cracked up to be and then some. I purchased the optional battery pack with the camera body, and with this set up, it's difficult to tell the D200 from the more expensive D2X.I was impressed with the D70S when it came out, and I enjoyed many hours of use with it. It's not a camera to sneeze at...But the D200 is in a whole other zip code in comparison.If you're a Nikon digital fan, then the D200 will satisfy your digital itch sufficiently. However, even though it's not a difficult camera to get aquainted with, I believe the D70S or a D50 would be a better choice for those just breaking into the DSLR field from film. This is without a doubt a Pro class camera, and I look for sales of the D2X to fall because of it. Nikon has already started offering a $500 rebate on the D2X, which may indicate the publics reaction to this new piece. You just can't hardly find a D200 available...This should tell you something.All I can say, it is worth the wait...no, it's not the best thing since sliced bread, but in comparison to what's on the market at this point in time, it is a great buy and will serve even the most picky among us.
I purchased this for my daughter who recently moved to San Diego. She was home for Christmas and was absolutely thrilled with this docking station. The Altec Lansing brand was recomended to me as one of the best. The sound is great.
It is a good idea to use a filter to protect the front element of camera lenses. The key choice is to buy a filter that is multicoated so that more flare or reflections aren't added to the image. This B+W filter is one of the best priced multicoated filters available.This filter is worth every penny of the premium price compared to other not coated filters. The brass ring is heavy and coated with a beautiful matte black finish. Because this is brass, the filter screws without binding onto a lens.The anti-reflective coating on the lens is important to maintain maximum image quality. Not coated filters reflect light and add extra bright spots in an image (especially back lit or images with a light source visible). Those reflections reduce image resolution in all cases.Compared to the much more expensive Heliopan filters, the B+W perform equally well. In my testing of extreme flare, the B+W performed the best between Tiffen, Hoya, and Canon.If maintaining the best resolution your lens can produce, this is the right filter choice.
I needed this adapter for my Cobra CB Radio remote antenna for the car. The unit which I purchased did not come with an adapter for the antenna. This one serves the purposes and works great.
I really like thing. I got it for my Vado HD pocket camcorder. It tips over if it's too windy, or if you put it on your dashboard for driving shots, but other than that, it's pretty stable. It's portable size and almost free price were the selling points for me. It's easy to get different angles but just so you know, it doesn't wrap around objects. It also has a little clip on the side so you can clip it to the outside of your pocket. That's a good thing because I wouldn't want to put it inside my pocket because this thing SMELLS TERRIBLE. I'm not kidding. You had to be wondering why you can buy these things for $1.35. Now you know. It smells like a combination of 'new car smell', gasoline, and tar. This thing must be toxic. It's sitting next to me on the sofa right now and I can smell its evil fumes wafting up at me. I tried washing it but it didn't help. Hopefully I can find a similar product that doesn't have this issue.
Hi, I bought this USB DVR because it has two audio channels, so it is supposed to record audio, but this feature is NOT true!!! This DVR really sucks and Q-See tech support is really POOR, I have been calling for three days and they never answer. Please don't waste your money on this poor DVR and buy a real one.
I really like this product. I have no sense of direction, so this helps me a lot. When I'm on the road and I know only one way to get to a location, the GPS will give me an alternative route. It has ssreally come in handy.
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.
I have a couple of other cases, this is one of my favorites. High quality material. The only reason I dont give it 5 stars if becouse the case doesnt have a screen protector. But its a great case.
Nice, lightweight and sends out a better air supply than my last one which had only 1 fan. Only thing I don't like is you can not set it in your lap when I want to compute in my easy chair. The bottom is completely open with nothing covering the mechanism. I have solved this by putting it and my laptop on a large plastic tray that I already owned. Not as comfortable as the last fan that had a lap pad under the unit, but it is doing the job of cooling.
This is the only digital camera I would compare to my 35MM Canon. The ability to set the camera to what I want is much better than the point and shoot digital I purchased years ago. (Kodak - which didn't last 6 months before breaking). I did a lot of on line comparisions before chosing this model. Plus the Olympus name was enough of a factor has I had a Olympus Infinity Super Zoom for years.
Everything was great. Good service and it came quickly., The ability to sync with cell phone is a feature we wanted. It was given as a gift and they were estatic. LD
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 love this camera!!! Although it may have to many features for "newbie" photographers, I'd recommend this to anyone who's willing to go the extra mile and learn more about photography. Or to experienced to semi experienced users such as myself...
As a spare battery, this is an excellent choice. The performance is first rate and it manages to hold a good charge even after a full 15 months of heavy use on my Rebel XT.
Oh my God what a nightmare!!! Nothing but problems with this thing. Half the time my computer wouldn't even start. It was so bad that sometimes after locking up it wouldn't start unless I unplugged it. Then when I actually got to the point where you load the software that screwed up too. It would say that the drivers had loaded and to restart my computer. But, when I did restart it, I got a messsage stating that the ATI program couldn't start because the drivers hadn't been loaded. This went on over and over until I gave up and yanked the card out for good. If you are really into misery go ahead and buy this product.
It simply did not work and I did not test until after the return period had expired.In 3 words DP NOT BUY THIS CARD. It would not format at more than 7 GigPros: NONE but Helps the seller make money.CONS: Conned
This is the third and last iSkin keyboard protector I have purchased. The previous ones for the Powerbook/iBook were much more durable. After a short amount of usage, the membrane over certain keys was showing obvious signs of wear, eventually dissolving away until the keyboard was actually exposed beneath. My receipt from Apple shows a one year warranty for this item. They told me I had to contact iSkin directly. iSkin insists that the warranty has always been just 90 days. If you look at their website now, they don't even accept returns or exchanges past 30 days from their own store, and products must be in perfect condition.I bought this item to protect my keyboard from accidental spills and also from skin oils (which the Macbook seems to really pick up). I like that it does not have any adhesive and is easy to remove and clean. The edges were curled so it did not lay as flat as the previous models which I found disappointing. This probably varies item by item. The cover also leaves imprints on the laptop screen, including the iSkin logo itself. These marks wipe off without too much trouble, and they'll probably sell you another product to get this done. The cover also seems to trap some of the heat produced by the laptop, though I've not taken cpu temperature measurements to determine the impact.In summary, the ProTouch did a decent job for a limited time, and now I have to decide if it's worth spending $75 to $100 a year replacing my keyboard cover.
Like many other reviewers, these headphones did not fit my ears well. They flopped around if I moved and were not "non-slip" as the name states. I had to return them due to the improper fit.
Although when the box arrived it looked like the enclosed TV would be in pieces, it was unharmed. Setup was a snap. Others have commented that the menus are very slow, but I didn't find this to the the case. I connected Comcast expanded basic cable and was able to auto-detect all the analog and unencrypted digital channels. Removal of the foreign-language, home shopping, and unused digital channels from the line up went well, except that there are so many channels it took some time.I have also connected a GameCube using the component video cable, a Wii again using the component video cable, an Oppo DVD player using HDMI, and an Apple notebook via DVI. All have worked flawlessly. The only negative is that there is NO 1080p content out there right now to judge the true brilliance of this TV. 720p looks fabulous.
I purchased 3 copies of this lens from Amazon and not a single one focused properly. I did extensive testing of all 3 versions and all exhibited some amount of backfocusing. I tested the lenses with a focus chart using the center focus point. I also tested them in real-world situations. In all cases the lens failed to focus where I intended.I know that good copies of this lens exist, but I don't know how many more hoops I can jump through to try and get one.
I fell on some ice and unfortunately my camera was in the case on my shoulder. I fell backwards and the lens end of the case hit the ground. The UV filter took the impact and saved a $200 lens! All I had to do was unscrew it and put a new one on. It also keeps dust and fingerprints off the lens and does not negatively affect the photos I take. I will be buying another one, hands down a necessity!
Its a life saver if you travel because some hotel buildings have terrible wifi connections in the room. I just plug this little guy into the wired internet connection and this thing sends out very strong personal Wifi signal to any comer of the room or balcony. I Love it!
I originally found these speakers at Best Buy but they were sold out so I knew that I would find them on Amazon for sure. I have a small computer desk in my bedroom so the size of the speakers was one of the options that I used when looking for replacement speakers. This three speaker system (2 speaker and 1 subwoofer) have an amazing sound quality for their size and were very easy to set up. It also came with a mp3 dock that include various inserts for all of the iPods and a few others so that you can set it in when you are charinging or syncing. It has the ability to play your iPod without having to turn on the computer. These are awsome speakers for the size and price.
Purchased this enclosure in July - have not been able to get it to work correctly yet. Tech support in email only - NO PHONE SUPPORT. I have installed and uninstalled 4 versions of the software for this enclosure numerous times each and still cannot get it to work correctly. Stay away from this enclosure.
this is a great product I never knew what a difference a HDMI cable would make WOW!!!
These cd's are perfect for printing in my canon ip4000 with the CD tray. I love it and have had no errors on any disks. The printable side is also perfect. I will definitely buy again!
Over the years, I have had many printers. This particular printer was purchased because I had to have the ability to scan. I am very pleased with its printing speed and quality, and the scanning function works well. I do not use the fax function, although I am confident it would work as advertised. HP has never let me down.
I bought this as a gift for an amateur photographer. This is well-built, light weight, and full of features. One is the bubble level that allows you to perfectly align the camera with the horizon. This is important if you want to repeat shots from the same spot, for example... one picture per day for a year to show change of seasons or construction progress. I also like the large diameter rubber grips. This makes it easy to make adjustments and lock it down.
Purchased in December 2002 and had ZERO problems. Great picture and looks great on my desk. I tried out every type of 17&quot; monitor (Samsung, Viewsonic, Dell, etc). Nothing beat the Cornea for picture and sharpness.
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.
Am extremely pleased with the Kensington Orbit Mouse Trackball. This is the second one that I have owned and will continue to use the 'ball' mouse when compared to the kind that moves on a mousepad. The trackball uses less arm/wrist movement as well as less space to maneuver. It sits in the same place all the time and for me it is easily controlled.
Had tried Radio Shack remote extender but it was marginal. This one had the needed range and allows the remote to be used from any room in the house. That is nice for us as we have 3 TV's (bedroom, kitchen & sewing room) connected to a single TIVO in the den. Would highly recommend this product.
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.
You won't go wrong with this unit. Runs a long time on a single charge and has output.
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.
Reasonable price and easy to find, not a bad combination when I think about searching all over town for an unusual battery.
The D-Link DWL-G730AP router was dead on receipt. I have returned the unit to D-Link and nearly a month has passed with no new router and no word from them. Definitely recommend against buying this item
I bought this for my son and only one of speakers in the headphones work not happy
Bose sell the same item at $500 cheaper. I hope people look at other places before they invest their $2000.
I went ahead and bought cans and these to see the difference. I bought some sennheiser HD 212pro and these seem to sound better in my opinion. the 212s are [...] off from amazon.BUY THESE YOU WONT REGRET IT!
Well..if your looking for one that will protect glare from the sun, this wouldnt do the trick. But if your just looking for a filter to protect your lens, this is the one. Its priced really well and does the job.
First, let me say up front that this is a 5-star product. An excellent microphone priced perfectly for the beginner to the advanced artist. The purpose for this review is to state exactly what another reviewer mentioned regarding fake\counterfiet Shure microphones. I purchased one here from a third party merchant named MASON35. Upon receipt of the product, it was very evident i had been scammed, and sure enough after research, concluded i wasted $70.Shame on me for not keying in on the fact it was listed as NEW for $29 dollars less, but i honestly did not realize what a market there is out there for this model microphone in terms of counterfeiters and fakes until you google it. Seriously folks, DO NOT buy this product from ANYONE here on Amazon that is NOT an authorized dealer or reputable online retailer. Take a look at the list of merchants selling this product. You can pretty much tell who are legitimate stores and which ones are just someone posting an item.
Worked great for a few weeks but out of no were it stoped picking up K and X bands and it only detects LAZIER now.
ASUS abandons its customersI would advise anyone considering buying any ASUS product to read this review prior to purchase. This is especially true if you are considering the purchase of the WL-330g portable wireless access point.I purchased this portable wireless access point for use with travel. The product is supposed to come with a compact AC power adapter and efficient travel case for the access point and adapter. There are even pictures of the case and adapter on the product package. The case is supposed to have pockets sewn into it to accommodate the access point and adapter.I was surprised to find that my case looked little like the case pictured on the package. It had only one pocket for the wireless adapter and it was rotated 90 degrees to what was pictured on the package. I was also surprised to find that my adapter looked nothing like the compact adapter pictured on the product package. These two differences make it almost impossible to fit both items in the ASUS travel case and zip it closed. I have uploaded several pictures if anyone would like to see what you actually get.I contacted ASUS customer service and provided them with the same pictures I uploaded to Amazon.com thinking that they would simply send a case like the one pictured on the product package and would exchange my defective case. However, I was told that the ASUS warranty (which is not included in writing with the item) does NOT cover any accessories and they advised that I take the matter up with Amazon.com because they are not obligated to do anything. The email I received are found below:Dear Mr. Rosenberg,I apologize for your situation. Unfortunately, you will need to go back to your place of purchase for the correct packaging and contents. The ASUS warranty covers repair/replacement of your defective unit. The accessories are not covered under warranty.Thank you,CSR ManagerChrissy S.510-739-3777chrissys@asus.comEven though the access point works as described, I am thoroughly frustrated with the terrible customer service of ASUS. Therefore, I would stay FAR away from any ASUS products. I would advise anyone looking at this product to get the D-Link DWL-G730AP. D-Link stands behind their products and their wireless access point is cheaper too. Be sure to look at the uploaded customer images for further detail.
I've bought several of these for my business to be used in the field. More than half of them have come back with different issues; camera does not focus, camera will not turn on, etc. My employees who use these complain about them constantly. I have switched to another brand and have had no complaints with the new cameras.
I bought this ink deal. It was delivered as promised, even before it was promised. It is not the ink that is advertized in the picture or in the description. Doing just a bit of detective work on the internet shows that this product is a product member of Made-In-China.com. That in itself is not bad but there claim that you will receive HP ink in original HP packaging is CRAP. This is really made by Linkcolor Technology Co., Ltd not by or on beahlf of HP. There is a "similar" HP sticker on the cartridge, obviously a FAKE. I cannot imagine that HP would embrace this use of their name in the selling of ink products made by Linkcolor Technology Co., Ltd. Here is a bit more about the manufactureLINKCOLOR Technology Co., Ltd. is professional manufacturer for inkjet cartridge and toner cartridge , our goods quality as ISO 9001:2000 & CE systerm , and got this certification .We are specializing in producing and selling compatible/remanufactured inkjet cartridges and refill kits for Epson, Canon, HP and Lexmark inkjet printers, toner cartridges for HP laser printers.We have Executive Dept., Production Dept., R & D Group, and Quality Control Center. Our capability is 500, 000 pieces each item per month. All the cartridges were strictly tested in printers before package. With imported qualified sponge and USA Vink pure ink, all of our cartridges are guaranteed to perform as same as original ones and can match excellently with Epson, Canon & HP printers.Most importantly, we offer you exceptional quality products at unbeatable prices and we stand behind each product with a full money back guarantee.In China, we have our own brand, it is "Linkcolor". OEM orders are welcome. To meet different requirements, our factory has perfected a set of services, such as professional design, logo printing and fine packing. success is our ultimate objective. We guarantee on-time delivery, satisfied quality and will do our best to offer the best services.Welcome to inquire us, cooperate with us and authorize us to do machining, sincerely hope we will build a long-term, mutual benefit business relation, and make common progress in the future.BUYER BE WEAR...IF ITS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS!
I gave this to my daughter (a dance instructor) and she said it is fantastic.
**SELLER NEEDS TO CORRECT THEIR DECEPTIVE DESCRIPTION**I ordered this before and received 5 terminal relays, but received 4 temrinal relays this time around. Without the N.O. terminal you can not use this for some (5 wire) power lock installations unlike how they are advertising this product. If you need the N.O. terminal I highly suggest ordering elsewhere. If you need just a 4 wire setup then this will work just fine.
Well this item certainly have a place on the market. Everyone can use it and most peple have an easier time using a pen than a keyboard. It certainly feels more modern to write with a pen than hammer on a keyboard.Nothing negative to say about it so far...
So far so good, great buy for thirty-seven dollars (with the ten dollar Holiday Gift Certificate). It's a PC Magazine editors choice, so that's good enough for me. If you want some reviews before spending your cash, search for the D1250U2F unit on this site. They are the same scanner, except the F model comes with a transparency unit and USB 2.0 card.
Excellent very good product works perfectly, excellent hard drive and I have more than one year to buy it and continued storing millions of movies, documents, music, videos and photos, recommend excellent.
Have use the charger on both AA and AAA batteries and it is working great.
This is great unit I have windows vista and just went directly to the web site downloaded the Vista patch. I did not even use the disk that came with the unit. I prceeded to put all my equipment into the program and then followed the instructions and downloaded to the Harmony 1000 and it works like a charm. I would recomeed to anyone.
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 gives a good 360-degree coverage with improved signal strength than the Airport Extreme Base Station's internal antenna. I have also tested this on a DLink DI-524 with the same improvement. However, I've used this for only a week and replaced it with a Hawking HAI6SDA Directional Antenna as our DSL modem + Airport Extreme Base sits at one corner of the house. The directional antenna allowed me to beam the signals to the other end of the house and confine the signals within. This model is good if the your Airport Extreme (or any wireless router - yes, plug adaptors for different brands are included!) is at a central location in your home or if you need a good signal strength indoors and outdoors. The white and silver/gray finish of this antenna is also a good match to the Apple Airport Extreme Base Station and can be invisible from afar if it stands or if wall-mounted on a white background.
Despite the Sam's Club price that made me think it would break in a month, this video player/recorder has now lasted two years of basement kid's movie playing - which during the winter can be daily. The instructions are vague and you have to fuss with it intuitively (I'm not good at this and get frustrated)to make it do some of it's more "complicated" feats, but work it does. For the price, you can't beat it.
Unlike the first two customer reviews upon which I relied, I found this product to have such extemely poor fidelity that my $12.95 clock radio from the drugstore sounded good. If you want to play loud rock and roll over the sounds of kitchen appliances or home tools, this may be for you. It has so many poor features -- such as a CD player that has not automatic cutoff after a disc has played -- that I could not recommend it at all. I am surprised that such a poor quality product is even offered by Amazon.com and I promptly returned it.
my mom got this and its sweeeet I talk on the phone alot anyway over all its just realy fun to use.
Most other reviews are spot on about how good this GPS is. I looked around for it on other websites before purchasing it. Amazon had the best price. I also found out that if you register your GPS with Garmin online then they let you download the 2009 map for free!
The Body Glove notebook sleeve is a basic solution to the problem of protecting your computer from the other things you have rattling around in your school backpack.It is not a stand alone piece of protective luggage that you would use to carry your computer in while on a vacation. It does not have a handle, a shoulder strap or any distinguishing characteristics whatsoever. This sleeve is described on the Body Glove website as "Large" and "Designed for notebook computers with screens up to 17inches". This is misleading since the sleeve is not a good fit for a 17" notebook, but rather anything smaller. I have used it for my 15" MacBook Pro and found it was nice to have a little extra room as opposed to having to carefully and cautiously stuff a 17" Dell into the sleeve. The zipper will close with a 17" notebook, but it is snug. The material is similar to a dry suit and offers some protection from minor bumps and scrapes. I would recommend this sleeve as a dust cover and scratch deterrent when carrying your notebook in a backpack or suitcase. It has no handle and would not offer serious protection from a fall or drop. It is also very basic and very plain. The outside, the inside, the logo and the zipper are all matte black. Most other notebook sleeves available offer several colors, exterior designs, better fit and adequate protection for less than $30.00. Even the most basic sleeve from Case Logic has a silver zipper and a small decoration on the exterior for less than $15.00. I like to personalize my computer; make it different. This sleeve leaves no way to do that. The material is good at repelling stains and also at repelling decoration. About the only way you could modify this sleeve would be with an id tag attached to the zipper. Just make sure it is black.
Great and Quick Service. Would recommend to do business with these guys to anyone!
I buy my Epson ink cartridges from Amazon.com because they have the lowest available price for genuine Epson cartridges and if you make sure you are buying from Amozon.com and not a sub-supplier, you can always get free freight. If you do serious work and serious volume, genuine Epson ink is the ONLY way to go unless you want constant problems and headaches.
Someone else reviewed this product and correctly stated that these units are high impedance headphones. In other words, it takes a fair amount of current to drive them correctly. I bought these phones for my son for use with portable music players such as his PSP or MP3 player. Well, they sound like crap when used with a low power source such as a cell phone.I offered to send them back in exchange for something more suitable for mobile device use, and being a youngster, he was too impatient to wait for the exchange, so he ended up keeping them. Doesn't matter to me, as long as he is willing to live with them.With my cell phone turned up to max volume, these things aren't even breaking a sweat. Volume is too low for my taste and low frequencies are poor at best. Even adjusting the EQ to Max bass on my mobile phone's music player, didn't help appreciably.My Yamaha Receiver was able to push them much harder and to a more aggressive listening level, but again the sound quality overall is very flat and they don't get any better with tone adjustment.My assessment is that the low and midrange is very flat while the high frequencies are more pronounced. I think if you like classical music you might be happy with these, but as a Jazz and Progressive Rock enthusiast, there is too much missing from the reproduction to suite my tastes. For most contemporary music styles, I would recommend something else.Physical construction is adequate, but not confidence inspiring. If these last him six months (he's 13) I'd be surprised. They are comfortable and lightweight, so they are comfortable to use on the go. Sennheiser makes better general use headphones and earbuds and I would recommend trying a few others. For Example the HD 202s are better for all around listening in my opinion.
I've had 3 ATI TV cards and none has worked out for me. This is across 3 computers and endless driver updates spanning 5 years.Here is a list of problems:* The software is difficult to install. Particular files need to be installed in a particular order. Even then it may not work.* Picture and sound often get out of sync.* Even scrolling through a web page can cause the picture and sound to become choppy.* It can't handle static (it crashes my system), whether it be from a disconnected cable box or from the use of old-school rabbit ears.* It crashes randomly.* The software tells me that there is no signal even though the message itself is on top of a good signal where I can even change the channel and record the program. To get around it, since I'm using a cable box, I open the tv program, turn it off, disable the TV Tuner from Device Manager, and restart the TV program. Hopefully a fix is on the way.* ATI's own website has dead links in the troubleshooting section and doesn't always post the right files for your TV card. For some reason, I recently had to hunt down the capture driver by looking up a different product.I would've appreciated support from ATI, but that's practically non-existent.I've also had Hauppauge products that have worked smoothly. Perhaps I'll go back to that.
I was given the HP PSC 2110 multifunction printer after my sister repossessed my highly reliable and well liked Lexmark X-83 multifunction. The story is, my Lexmark was sitting idly for a few months when my sister got it in her head she really wanted a printer. And why go buy a printer when you can just &quot;borrow&quot; her brother's. Well, my sister is a computer neophyte and when I saw that she managed to install the drivers and correctly hook up the printer turning it into a fixture with her computer system, I just did not have the heart to reclaim the printer.Well, then when my printing needs required a printer, I was given the HP PSC 2110 multifunction. The best way to proceed is to outline the topics.Speed - Excellent speed. The &quot;fast draft&quot; quality still looks better than previous generation dpi quality and &quot;fast draft&quot; is ridiculously fast. No complaints on speed.Installation - No problem on the install. It did put some goofy icons on the desktop and they aren't all that useful.Ink Cartridge - I received a notification that my black ink cartridge was nearly out of ink. I then proceeded to print countless numbers of pages without noticing a dropoff in printout quality.Noise - EXTREMELY NOISY. One would figure that a printer should make noise when printing but this unit makes noise when it is idle - performing repeated self checks seemingly at random.Power - The printer also does NOT have an automatic shut off or a power save mode. This is annoying.Scanner - My scans of black and white pictures came out light and extremely grainy. I used the competent but not spectacular bundled software to REDUCE the sharpness of the scanned pic by 200 percent. This eliminated the grainy aspect. Playing with the contrast will help with the light aspect. The other quirk I ran into here was that I had to have the bundled software running in order for the scanner to send the scanned image to the computer. If it wasn't running, the printer only returned an error message.Bundled software - Not much to write home about.Envelopes - The paper tray can be manipulated to print envelopes up to 8 1/2 inches by width. It prints envelopes very well.Copier function - Works independent of the computer (i.e. the printer need not be connected to the printer for the copier to function).All in all, I would recommend this printer but not entirely without reservations.
I brought this product directly from amazon and i saved a lot of money, it was brand new, and in an untouched shape when it arrived me. the shipping was fast and reasonable, and i am very happy with Amazon's dealing, As always.The product is user friendly, uptodate, and easy to use for dumb heads like me, and i liked the Australian Lee's voice for the guide, hehehe!!!
i'll cut to the chase. the sandisk extreme is comparable to the lexar professional series. both are recommended for professional sports shooters and maybe wedding photographers. for everyone else, it might be better to be ultra than extreme. i'll explain: unless your camera shoots at 5 fps or faster you don't need this -- the next-speediest sandisk card, the ultra II, is plenty fast for any dslr 3 fps or slower. the only place the extreme makes a real-world difference is in burst speed, which will vary depending on the size of your camera's buffer and, of course, your camera itself. oh, and the downloading speed from camera to computer via usb might be a bit quicker with this. other than that, it's a high-quality memory card from a reputable company. used to be more expensive but prices are falling fast, so for the price it's not a bad deal (although it wouldn't hurt to search other sites for deals).
The sound was great with these headphones. However, the fit was horrible. They hurt my ears so much that I had to quite using them after trying them on three different occasions and return them.
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.
This CD/DVD Writer works great. I use it to burn CDs from my old album collection. I've also burned backup DVDs of my hard drive.The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the Nero software that comes with it is a little bit slow and clunky to use. Works fine, but not slick.
Works perfectly and price was right. Only took 5 minutes to install. Would highly recommend if you want an outdoor antenna.
This cable is the right price and gets the job done. Highly recommnded if you need a long USB cable.
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.
Just wanted to let you know these things are capable of 8X, at least on a NEC-2500a with a firmware update. Used all 25 on the spindle, 0 coasters. Am now ordering 75 more.
This company is advertising that they are selling an Original Dell AC adapter by Dell. They even have several pictures of adapters that say Dell on them. Unfortunately, what they sent me was some cheap knockoff of a Dell adapter that says "replacement adapter" instead of saying Dell. I tried to contact them twice about the problem and no one ever got back to me. It seems like a great deal for the price, but if you want a real, genuine Dell AC adapter, DO NOT BUY FROM the batterycenter. It is just a cheap knockoff with some false advertising and pictures of something that they do not actually send you.
I use a backpack to transport my photographic equipment and my first aluminum tripod (although steady) made the pack too heavy for me. Once the pack was loaded up for nature photography with my Nikon D5000, extra lenses and filters, it was so heavy and cumbersome that this 63-year old grandfather could hardly carry it.The Slik tripod is much lighter and enables me to reach places that were beyond my abilities with the earlier load. The carbon-fiber legs have the strength to hold a DSLR steady in the moving waters of a stream or waterfall base.It may cost a little more than aluminum tripods but that extra expense is nothing compared to the inability to get into that perfect location or to the misery of constant back pain. I highly recommend carbon fiber!
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.
bought it in oct 2010, its kinda broken now... the lights cooler always gets disconnected and the fan stops all the time...
This router has been nothing but an expensive pain, a black hole for troubleshooting, and Cisco/ Linksys stopped supporting the first versions of it very soon after I purchased one. Obviously, they would like to pretend they never made this device. The N wireless is slow, disconnects, and has no range at times. Perhaps disable the wireless and use it as an expensive little switch? Not sure it can be trusted for that. They should have been recalled! We tossed this in a corner and switched back to a reliable 54G we had around.
Needed a new cable, found this beauty. Plenty long.Cable is MUCH thicker than the stock cable that comes with monitors nowadays.Quality is about the same but I rarely use it for full HD
These are the most comfortable buds I've used. And they do a great job of handling ambient noise. Love 'em!
I was really surprized to hear the QUALITY of sound that comes from this little XM radio. I live in the boonies and without any additional antennas, I can almost always get 2 or 3 bars in the middle of the house!Excellent purchase and quality.
i love this system... the only downside is the remote. Its very small, and has to be pointed directly at the IR (infrared) receiver to work. and to those who have said the sound sucks... you need to adjust the volume on your i pod (to about 30-60%) to get the best sound quality. mine doesnt sound tinny at all. and it can get pretty loud... not loud enough to throw a crazy college party ad still hear the music... but loud none-the-less. I plan on rocking out with it on my next trip!GREAT SOUND FOR ITS SIZE!!
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!
This is one of the best products I've purchased. The item performs all the wireless router functions as expected. It's great that you can switch between 3 different wireless modes, thought I probably will only use one mode. However, what made this router exceptional is the design of the hardware. I already expected it to be small before I get it, but this baby is TINY! I also love DLink allows the router to be powered via USB port. Many portable electronics today use USB to charge/power, so I already carry a USB charger with me whenever I travel. So I do not need to carry another power adapter just for the DLink. Both points made this router a perfect travel companion for road warriors. If you travel frequently, you will LOVE this product.
I bought these for the case. I thought about it like this....Cool case and free earbuds. But to my surprise the earphones worked great, as well. 8 bucks....get them...no regrets
It was just as I'd hoped for. Works great for the space that I have. Easy to store under my desk for much needed desk space.
works great!came with easy to follow instructions; I am recommending to my friends
Great value for the price. Extremely fast shipping and works like a charm. I bought this for our office. We replaced the same exact printer. I did not want another printer due to the problems of networking and compatibility with all of our software and operating systems. A big thank u and would definitely recommend buying from this company.
Wonderful display of colors, love it for gaming or just browsing. If I had the need, or someone who needed it, I would buy another one!
I bought a MFC-9700 from Amazon a little over two years ago. For the first year it worked well, and then the scan lamp started to fade on one side yeilding unreadable copies and faxes. A $120 repair fixed that, but then six months later the printer output started having an overall grey background. Brother tech support first suggested a new toner cartridge ($60) and then a new drum ($110) neither of which made any difference. The local Brother service center thinks it's the high voltage power supply, which will run about $150 to replace, that is, if it isn't the main PC board, which would be $230.My advice: save your money and buy an HP. The initial purchase price is just part of the total cost of ownership.
The Sennheiser hd555 headphones really hit it out of the ballpark. My friend got the Monster Beats by Dre and I had always wanted these headphones mostly because of the bass they provide, and the style. However, my brother who is a tech genius kept telling me the sound quality and such is not as good as most people believe. Just because you are spending $200 or $300 on a pair of headphones doesn't mean you are getting the best quality. When I received the hd555 headphones as a graduation present I did not know what to expect because I had never considered a pair of Sennheiser headphones. However, once I used these headphones for the first time the quality of sound was spectacular. You could really tell the difference in quality between Sennheiser and other headphones which I would not have realized before. The open air system the creates a feel of surround sound. This is another great feature. Another feature that really stood out to me also was the comfortability. I have worn these headphones for hours, and it has felt like I'm not wearing headphones at all! I even found it better to use these headphones than to listen to TV shows or movies on my laptop out loud. Pretty much, use these headphones whenever possible because it will give you the best sound quality while being comfortable and durable. The two drawbacks I would say are since it isn't noise-cancelling some of the audio leaks out and could be annoying if people are around you, but this problem only arises if you are listening to your music loudly. The other drawback would be the bass isn't amplified too much, but if it were it would take away from the other sound quality so it is really a catch 22. All in all, this product is fantastic, especially for the price. I would highly recommend this product to anyone as a present or even for themselves.
I can't say how many ways I've tried to get this to work, either with my time warner remote or the Logitech Harmony I have. My Time Warner HD set top box will randomly work (I figure stray real IR from the remote) At times is works for a few minutes then stops. I can see the radio lights on the saucer blink when I push the remote, but either the direct, nor IR cable can get this to work everytime. The A/B switch positions both work, and they don't, neither is any better than the other. I though that perhaps the re-emmiter was too close, but moving it out to ten feet away makes no difference. (plus it's hard to fit in the closet). If you have Timer Warner,at least the Explorer 4200, caution.
A close lightning strike recently destroyed the gigabit Ethernet port on our Intel Mac Mini. Bought this hoping to keep fairly good performance (though I haven't definitively tested it, and USB 2.0 only provides about 1/2 of the original performance in the best case). This adapter worked right out of the box. Also worked for Windows/XP on the same Mac Mini, but I needed to put in the (included) CD so it could load the drivers.
This digital photo frame is the perfect way to show-off your collection of digital photos. I found the quality of display quite spectacular - they were clear and crisp. The 8" screen size is sufficient to showcase the photos in all their glory. The remote control is a great way to play around with the frame. Even though the plastic is not exactly of great quality, it will not give away easily. The quality of music playback is quite good and adds another dimension to your photo slideshows. This frame supports almost all kinds of media cards (USB drive, SD card, memory stick pro etc). The only thing that annoys me is that if I insert a USB drive, it sticks out from behind the frame. As a result, I had to invest in a $10 SD card. Also, the delay between two photos in slideshow mode cannot be set to less than 5 seconds. I sometimes find that too long, especially when I just want to flip through a collection.You always have the option of buying a low-range photo frame from Walmart for $50-60 or go for the high-range ones for $180-200, like Philips. But this frame is a definite winner in the mid-range category.
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I ordered this product for a Christmas gift only to find out that it has been discontinued from Garmin. The maps its comes with for this product, sold as "New", are two years out of date. Shame on you Amazon for not being forthcoming about this.
This was very easy to put together. It just took seconds! I use it in an 18 wheeler and the suction cup has no trouble staying stuck to the windsheild.
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...
I just bought this printer to go with my new Canon Powershot S500. Love it! I've purchased matte, satin & glossy paper to compare. The satin look and feel the same as what I've received from film processed pictures.
Small GPS with decent screen size. Easy to keep the software up-to-date by connecting by USB to your computer. Sometimes a little slow to lock on to the satellites. Seems to lag a little behind while driving but you learn to compensate for it. Overall a good GPS for the car and to carry while walking.
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
This is an outstanding camcorder bag. It's well made, superbly designed and works very well.
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.
IT'S BEING ABLE TO BUY THE ORIGINAL HP INK AT A LOWER PRICE THAN MOST OFFICE PRODUCTS SUPPLIERS.
I keep my Playstation 2 on the opposite end of the living room from the TV, using lengths of coaxial cable to connect an RF adapter.My son got an EyeToy for Christmas (a USB camera that hooks up to the system) and I had to keep moving the PS2 every time he wanted to use it. I decided to try 2 lengths of USB extension cable to eliminate this problem.With the extensions and the wire that comes attached to the EyeToy, I'd say that there is at least 24 feet of cable and the EyeToy works fine! The package even says &quot;exceeds USB standards.&quot;I would strongly recommend this product if you need some extra space for any of your USB devices.
These earbuds have excellent sound quality at a reasonable price. They also come with different size silcone tips to fit most ears. The colors available make them very cool.
I tried to use with a macbook pro to a sony trinitron (kinda old). The video was all scrambled no matter what setting I put it on.
After trying several cheaper KVM switches I finally did what I should have done from the beginning and bought this one. It is excellent - very easy to use and reliable. It has worked flawlessly for me for over an year now. I use it in its full capability - to switch analog sound, DVI, and a couple of USB devices between four computers.Occasionally when one of the machines is booting, I get a repeated character on the keyboard (which was described in another review), but it isn't a problem (and my job consists of using a keyboard all the time). It lasts for less than a second and only happens during boot (and not every boot by far).
This turn table rocks! I am going to be a DJ and it rock! It sounds just as good as a cd player and is a cool turn table
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
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.
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 1 "generation" older than the current dual core intel processors and the RAM is standard DDR instead of DDR2... Come on, the dual core Pentium D has been out for more than 6 months, what is taking HP? Is it because P4 is inscribed on the casing and they don't want to reinscribe the case?Unless HP updates the components and the keyboard, this is a terrible value and a POS.
fantastic for keyboards, not so much on vocals, some bleed occurs but they will do well in the right vocal situation.i usem for late night writting/ mp3 player.awsome construction, quality, comfy for long recording sessions.
It worked great for about a month. First, the CD player failed, and now the radio doesn't work. It's real garbage, and now I am looking for something else.
man trust me u`ll luv de feel of this digi cam...and u`ll b swept off u r feet by itz performance...i bought this cam after reading de reviews in amazon.com....after seeing the performance...i tght i shld share my xperience also.. this cam is worth it....for the money u pay...the prints r jus 2 good...and enlargementz also came out wonderfully well...so ppl planning 2 go digital....this is the one for u...
I'd never heard of Oppo, but the reviews I read about it here and elsewhere were all good. It received a product of the year mention in a magazine, and that was enough to convince me to give it a try.This DVD player is expensive, but worth the money. It has a high end video processor that is normally only found on players costing hundreds more. Unfortunately, I've had several upscaling DVD players. I tried Sony, Philips, Samsung, and Toshiba. This one is easily better than any of those. Whether it will last any longer than those did (average seems to be about a year) remains to be seen.The only negative is that the unit locked up on me a few times, but powering off and on solved that problem in every case but one: it simply wouldn't play that particular disk. Otherwise, it has played every kind of disk I've thrown at it: commericial DVDs as well as DVD +R, DVD -R, DVD RW.It will also play PAL (European) disks, which most US players will not handle. This gives me access to foreign movies not distributed in the US.If you have an HDTV and need an upscaling player, this is the best I've found. Oppo's lower end model is similar to units from other makers that cost less, and their flagship model is very powerful and probably the best on the market, but much more expensive. This one hits the right balance of features and price.End of 2008 update: I did the flash update (download it and install on a USB drive) and it seems to have solved all of the locking up issues. Nice. The unit is still going strong, and I'm still impressed with it. Ran into one other issue that the update didn't fix: with some disks and our Sony HD TV it seems the Oppo and Sony both wanted to process the picture so much that it really...slowed...down the frame rate, to the point that the image would freeze for seconds at a time. I turned off all of the image processing on the TV, then turned it back on and turned it off on the Oppo, then turned them both on the same time. It was only a problem with both turned on. My advice if you run into this problem: turn off the TV video processing and let the Oppo work its magic. The image processor in the Oppo is better than the one in Sony TV we have, and it shows. When the DVD player on our other TV died after a year (another Sony, geesh, what is with these DVD players?), I didn't have to research what to replace it with.
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.
I bought this filter book as I needed some color filters for a light responsive micro-controller programming project. The project is done with but I keep finding more and more uses for these filters from coloring the flash of my little point and shoot camera to observing the world through different filters and filter stacking for a combined effect.
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...
What's to be said; You're getting the same original Canon product for 20%-30% less, plus free shipping (if you don't want it the next day)
I purchased this camera 2 months ago, and couldn't be happier. It takes beautiful pictures, is very easy to operate, and the videos it takes are great too. Nice zoom-in features. I like the small size, and it fits in your hand quite well. I love how it doesn't eat up battery life. I bought some Energizer rechargeable (2500 mAh)batteries, and I can play with this camera almost all day and still have battery life for the next day without recharging. I took some extreme close ups of some small flowers, and the crystal clear details are amazing. It also is problem free, quick and simple when transfering your pictures to your computer. I can't think of anything negative to say about this camera. A true bargain for it's price, considering it's superb performance and features.
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.
this thing is the biggest pos i have ever installed into a truck the first one i installed went into protection mode right away without playing a single note while the second one locked up after 5 mins. they are only pishing two alpine type r speakers each should be no problem
This camera was good for 3 months. I had taken it to LA last week and took a few snaps at the beach. I did NOT drop it in the water or anywhere else. After some time I started hearing clicking noises and after that there was a louder noise along with a burning smell.Maybe the other review about moisture affecting the camera is true. It would be pathetic if you can't take pictures on the beach or near the pool etc.
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.
I found one of these beasts at a used computer store for $20. It looked really cool and I really wanted a small-sized subwoofer for my office. So, I couldn't resist taking this bubble-like thing home with home with me in hopes of somehow getting it to work with my PC. After much tinkering, it's now working great!When you connect it to a PC via a USB cable (the only connector it has!), it registers as an independent audio device. The generic USB audio drivers in windows or Linux will correctly identify the iSub and let you send audio to it. The problem is that you would normally want to run the subwoofer in tandem with a set of main speakers, and the iSub has no thru connector. That's where things got tricky.Fortunately, I happen to also have a file server in the office, running Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu uses an audio back-end called PulseAudio. Tinkering around in Ubuntu's GUI, I was able to enable "Simultaneous Output an all Audio Devices" in the PulseAudio settings. This indeed sent the output to the iSub and the on-board audio chip at that same time, however the outputs weren't perfectly synched and it sounded like a bad DJ mix.After more research, I discovered that there is a module in PulseAudio called module-combine-sink, which will let you send output to multiple devices and will actually synchronize the outputs! You have to manually edit the PulseAudio configuration files to get this to work, which can be a cumbersome task. I won't go into detail here; instructions can be found on the internet. You also have to set the relative volume levels of the iSub and on-board audio by editing the configuration files and trail-and-error, no fancy mixer interface with this setup!So now I have the iSub and an amplifier connected to my file server. I installed Music Player Daemon (MPD) on the server, which feeds my music to the combined sink, and I can control playback with any computer over the network (including my smartphone). This works great for just listening to music from my collection.It might be possible to also get this to work under Windows. There is a version of PulseAudio for Windows, but I haven't tried it.In conclusion, I hereby declare the "Mac Only" disclaimer above as false. You can get the iSub to work on a PC, but expect to do much tinkering if you choose that route.
I have had this printer for 8 years and has always worked great it just died and I am happy that I am able to purchase one here on this site and I can't wait till it gets here as one was not available locally for me. Mine did not use a lot of ink either. I have recommended this printer to all my friends who went out bought it and they also love it.
Great player for the price, but it has definitely not the auto reverse option, which by the way attracted me to purchase it. So don't be fooled :)
I bought four of these cards for use in my Nikon D80 on a recent trip to southeast Asia. They did exactly what an SD card is supposed to do, and the speeds are relatively quick and the capacity is good for the price. What more can one say about a memory card?I know some people have had trouble with this (and other) cards crashing, and all I can say is that I have never had that problem with any cards (I have only used Olympus XD cards, and Kingston and Transcend SD cards), but that I am careful to reformat the cards in the device I am using before the first use, and then after every time after I download from the card. From what I have read, that is the key to keeping cards from getting corrupted and crashing.
Mine were faulty. Left side volume was significantly lower than right side. Fitting is a problem too.Amazon promptly refunded.
excellent. . . ! ! ! it is the best thing. . . ! you buy good. . !
I bought this in 2007, just after Windows Vista was out. Didn't work with it out of the box, but it did after I downloaded the drivers from the Belkin Support website. When I connected it on a PC running Windows 7, a few years later, I didn't have to do anything, Windows 7 installed the drivers automatically.
amazing after buying several other transmitters this is the best one. the sound is better quality and no static when Im driving.
Having been fed up with inkjets, I finally decided to purchase a laser printer for my household. The 2100M slots neatly between the 1100 and 4000 series machines. It is compatible with Apple's featuring localtalk modem port, and PC's with Parallel ports. There is a communication slot designed for either a USB card, or ethernet card to turn the unit into a print server.While the 2100M is nearly double the price of the 1100, it has much more to offer. Featuring 1200x1200 dpi, text and corporate logos appear flawless. In addition the second paper tray is great when you need to print envelopes, or print on different types of paper without having to remove the paper tray.The IR port has proved indispensable on numerous occassions. It is of the 4mb IrDA compatible and proves very fast. I often type on my laptop and normally, I would have to either plug the printer into the back of my laptop which in itself is a tedious process and then print. However with Infra red port, I simply align the back of the laptop with the unit within a 3ft radius, and print, voila!Laser Printers require time to warm up before printing. This one has proved extremely quick. If I leave it on in standby mode, it takes no longer than 5 seconds from the time i hit print from Microsoft Word to the when a page starts printing. When the unit is off, it takes no more than 15 seconds for the unit to warm up!The HP 2100M is PostScript compatible and in my opinion, this is a must have option! Documents printed in PostScript form have absolutely stellar print quality. PostScript is a font technology developed by Adobe. PostScript is the defacto standard in font technology today.There are a few drawbacks. There is no built in standard USB printer port. While USB for the most part is still considered a consumer technology and not really for enterprise, still the inclusion of a built in USB port would guarantee standard compability with newer Macintosh Computers that do not feature legacy ports.
Used it to burn few DVDS and its working fine. Less noisey then expected...good one.
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.
My lens collection consisted of the AF 50mm f1.4, AF 85mm f1.8, AF 80-200 f2.8, 60mm f2.8 Micro SWM and the 18-55mm SWM kit lens which came along with my Nikon D40X.I have been waiting for some time for an update to the Nikon wide primes. The idea being that newer versions would come with SWM and thus be more convenient for use with my D40X. Eventually Nikon produced a new 24mm lens with SWM at f1.4 - and a $2200 price tag.So I decided to take the plunge and purchase the older Nikon AF 24mm f2.8 and Nikon AF 35mm F2 - at a total cost of circa $720 based on the idea that lens technology hasn't changed a great deal, unlike camera technology, over the years.During the weekend I spent some time comparing the 24mm, 35mm and 50 mm AF lenses against the kit SWM 18-55mm lens (non VR version but I understand that the optics are the same as the newer VR version). The 18-55mm kit lens is supposed to be 'good' for a kit lens but I've never been completely happy with it - the results were not always convincing.Using the AF lenses with the D40X (or I guess any Nikon SLR without a built in lens focus drive - i.e. those 'below' the D90) is very simple. As there's no focus drive in the body one does not have to decouple the drive and thus one can simply attach the AF lens. If one reads the manual it mentions that for manual focusing one should set the AF focus option to manual but this is not necessary with the AF lenses and if one switches back to a SWM lens then one has to remember to 'reactivate' the autofocus - so it's best to avoid this.Focusing with the AF lenses is accomplished simply by half depressing the shutter release button and focusing manually - the green 'focus' light in the viewfinder will then indicate that the correct focus has been achieved.Frankly the 18-55 lens is blown away by the 24, 35 and 50mm AF lenses. Centre sharpness is outstanding and edge sharpness not far behind (expected for an FX lens on a DX camera). Pictures are simply a cut above the 18-55mm. Saturation is more 'natural' too.If I were to rank these lenses vs. the 18-55 then my order would be:24=35 > 50 f1.4 >> 18-55.Although non of these lenses, 24, 35 or 50, have the latest technology they are a well worthwhile upgrade over the kit lens.The 50mm f1.8 I understand is a better (and cheaper) lens than the f1.4 version so if you don't need the wider aperture then the 50mm f1.8 makes sense.I give both the 24 f2.8 and 35mm f2 a 4.5 rating, the 50mm f1.4 a 4. I guess that adding nano coating and other new technology could improve these lenses further - but not much. Hence I doubt that newer lens technology would add 0.5 to the rating of already exceptional lensesIf one doesn't mind , changing lenses and manual focus (bearing in mind that these lenses would be used for stationary objects anyway) and one may well upgrade to a body with built in focus drive in the future then these lenses are absolute gems and well worth purchasing - especially at the price.
I used this card in my HD video camera, and it died after 10 months. I lost several weeks of videos and photos.
I bought this radio and returned i tthe very next day, why? because they force you to buy all the music from their Connect.com website. I had 50 songs on my windows media player and some songs I bought off walmart.com for .88 NONE were compatible with the MP3. they were in either wma or wav format which it "says" it can convert but it never did, it always stayed on 0% when converting, I ended up calling their customer support the next morning and they told me no song that was copywrite protected could be downloaded (even if I paid for it legally on walmart.com) I would have to re-buy all my songs through their site for them to be compatible. I returned it and bought a RCA that is compatible with my windows media player.
When I ordered this keychain as a gift for my wife and parents my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the picture! Better than what I get on a cell phone. The images are crisp and clear, and the quality of the keychain is fantastic!The software is a little awkward, but very easy to learn.High recommend. The price is worth it!
Since i have used this cooling pad, my laptop does not get hot when touching. Two fans blow enough air to cool down the heat from laptop. I highly recommend it!
I've just returned this unit. It doesn't play videos as advertised. I was able to get it to properly play .avi files at 320 x 240 resolution...see other review below. But 320x240 gives a postage stamp size picture. At 640 x 480 the playback was full size but jerky and broken....more later.I have now had 3 different brands of 8" photo frames in my possession: a Phillips, a Pandigital, and this Coby.I have developed the following list of features in my "ideal" photo frame. First, video playback: I've been taking a lot of video clips with my digital still camera...they come out well and the convenience of not having to lug my camcorder along, and the ability to quickly transfer clip files within/between chips and my computer is attractive. I would like a frame which will play the format my camera is taking (.mov, more later) I'd also like the frame to play a multi-media show...that is, to play movie clips in show presentations, intermixed with .jpg photo files.Second feature is to play .wma music files, in addition to MP3. This is because I have a non-Ipod personal music player. All my music is in .wma format because it is roughly half the file size of MP3.Third, I would like a timer on my frame...set it to come on in the morning, off at night, for example.Fourth, I'd like an audio or speaker out feature. None of these frames has home theater-like sound, and I have an extra pair of computer speakers I'd probably hook up. Video out could come in handy too.Fifth, I'd like to be able to rotate stills from within the frame's software, manually or automatically. Yes, you can rotate them in the computer, but the frame may or may not preserve the rotation. (This may depend on which photo edit program you are using.)Sixth, I'd like a folder hierarchy file management system in the frame's software. Especially with the huge chips now available, I see an advantage to push a couple of buttons and change the picture set (folder), rather than switching out chips.Here is where the 3 units I've had stack up, followed by my next (fourth) unit.I am keeping the Pandigital....which Costco has for $140. It plays .mov video files, but not within a slideshow. It has no speaker out jack and the sound is tinny. It requires MP3 music files. It permits picture rotation. No folder management system. No clock/timer. No ability to play stills/video intermixed. I think the Coby and Phillips picture quality is brighter but the Pandigital is ok.The phillips didn't play video, and since it also had a software glitch when I returned it I decided to look elsewhere. (no remote and no music with the philips either.)The Coby won't play my videos, even after I used my converter program to try about 10 different MP4 and AVI variations. The Coby plays .wma music files, won't rotate stills, has no folder system, no clock/timer. It has a speaker out jack. It does not permit intermixing video and stills in one multimedia show. Picture quality is fully equal to Philips, generally the recognized standard. If all you want is photos, and never turn your camera sideways, this unit will be a good value.Another unit I'd like to get to play with would be the Image Moments model by Digitalfoci. I've exchanged emails with someone there who clearly knows what they are talking about and I believe this unit will intermix my photos and videos.
The Roscolux filter sampler is an excellent tool for a pinhole (or other, small lens photographer) who wants exacting control over filter selection. The Roscolux filters include a transmission curve for each filter. An excellent buy.
A significant disadvantage with the remote is that you have an extremely short time to set up your shot before the camera goes into sleep mode and the remote won't turn it back on.
I have had this devise for about a yr now and it is working fine, i converted all my family vhs to dvd and put menus and the whole nine yards.there is however two things i have problems w/:1. the picture/sound dellay is inconvenient (if you have a slow pc.2. if your not converting to DivX format and just use regular mpeg (high quility) there will be a sure sound delay and sene skipping.3. rendering time is a bit too long.* if you get to much video/sound lag, always rip as DivX, that way the chance for you to get a sound dellay is min.**i used to have lag in my caputred video when i used my laptop, but when i got an external harddrive and used it as the capture destination, i no longer got any video/sound desynchronization!p.s. i found that using an external harddrive eliminated desynchronization
Bought this card at the end of 2008 but only used it couple times since, so I go to us it in my new camera I bought from Amazon and guess what message on camera tells me that card is locked, tried unlocking it 20 times doesnt help put it is my laptop same shhhit so I wouldn't buy it or recommend it to anyone it suuuuucks TRANSCEND never again spent an extra 5 more dollars and but something better.
I bought a Satellite laptop from ToshibaDirect, and my experience was very unpleasant. The laptop started overheated within a year, and I had to send it in for repair repeatedly (3 times so far.) Every time the laptop would work for a couple weeks and then the same problem would happen again. And the third time I sent in my laptop I had to wait about 3 weeks to get it back. But the thing I'm most angry with is that every time I call customer service or tech support, they always say "I don't know" or "we can't do anything about it."
I got this on the advice of a techie at Circuit City. I was going to but a cheaper one and he talked me into this one as he used it on his own laptop. I found that it works great. I dont think it is loud. The way I meausure how cool it keeps the laptop is by feeling the AC adapter. Before I used this cooler, that adapter would be HOT HOT HOT!!! Now it is nice and cool and I am not worried that I my PC is overheating. Great product !!!
I am a novice photographer at best, and this camera makes it easy. The controls are easy to use and well thought out, and I think the picture quality is second to none.
They keep your hands warm during normal cold, and the grip dots are useful when gripping the photography equipment. However, I was in the French Alps recently, and it was so cold that I could feel the cold even with the gloves on. My suggestion is to buy another pair of winter gloves and put them on top of the Lowepro gloves.
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!
Best buy for the buck! Who are they kidding. Don't waste your money on this one.What a disappointment. This unit goes off at anything detectable, which means that it goes off all the time.The Vector 955 goes through all the band signals every time the unit is turned on. Very annoying. I thoughtI would buy a newer updated detector and read a lot of good reviews on the Vector 955 [they must have stock inBeltronics} so I decided to purchase one. Bad decision. It looks like I am going back to my Cobra unit it worksbetter. What a waste of money. Disappointed in Ohio.Beltronics V955 Vector High-Performance Radar Detector (Black/Silver)
This product does as it says and works very well with my Holga 120n, fits just right. Quite satisfied with the product
Don't spend big money on HDMI cables. The signal is either on or off. That is what makes digital transmissions so impressive. I have compared the difference on my HT system with a more expensive cable and there is no difference. Save your money and buy the cheaper HDMI cable.
This printer has only served to convince me that HP products have really been going downhill. Six months out of warranty & it is non-functional, requiring $100+ of repairs.
Have wanted a power conditioner for some time but was put off by the cost of other units from Monster etc. Good feature package at a reasonable price. Good form factor, and well built. Menu system easy to navigate and illumination level adjustment is a nice option. Watching display have seen unit adjust for fluctuations in power. Quiet operation. Glad to have good protection and maximum performance from all my audio and video gear.
When I first put them on I loved the fit, they were light weight.... then when I plugged them into my Ipod, the right speaker was much louder than the left, So I turned the cable back and forth at the bottom of the Ipod and the speakers snapped, popped and went out completely, then came back on. So you have to get the cord just right to have both speakers working. Don't bother with them, I cant believe "Sony" would make such a cheap pair of headphones. I'm going to have to get another pair.
I've used this radio for a while now, and I've concluded that it's not very usable. The problem with it is the tuning dial. It's tiny! Everytime I want to tune in a station it takes ages to try to get it tuned properly. If your use is always to tune in one of the 4 or 5 most prominent stations on the dial, then this will work fine. If not, I strongly suggest getting something with a digital tuner. It isn't that much more expensive and will save you endless headaches.
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!
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.
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 originally purchased the "Sewell Infrared (IR) Remote Control Repeater Kit (Black)" but ended up having to send it back as it worked horribly with my Dish Network DVR.I have the Dish Network VIP 722k DVR. This unit is PERFECT. I set up my entertainment electronics in a hall closet and ran the wires through the basement, and up behind and through the wall to the TV. I needed a repeater type device to get the remote signals into the closet. This unit works so well, I am convinced the remote is actually more responsive now than it was with my old setup where I aimed the remote right at the DVR.I have it set up in the closet with the cable running to the IR "eye" on the front of the DVR, and even with the closet door closed, it works like a charm. No more aiming the remote. No more "get the dog out of my way so I can pause the TV". It just works like it should. I am pleasantly surprised.Long story short, if you have the Dish Network VIP 722k DVR, and need an IR repeater, buy this. You will not be disappointed.
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! ...
This item was never a good fit. I originally bought it for a Macbook but it didn't fit on the nubs right. I then used it with an Acer laptop I was using as a HTPC. It was a bit loud when on the highest speed and the blue light was annoying. It also shorted in a month.I guess maybe if you have a larger laptop and will not use this very often, it might work for you. However if you need a workhorse or something for a smaller computer this is not the item for you.
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.
It has less bass than expected, mids and highs are good though. Good for watching movies on your laptop computer
It's junk. We got it for free with a new Mac and it's never worked properly. The print quality has always been poor and our local grocery store doesn't stock any Epson cartridges anyway. I just ordered a new HP printer and this one will go in the garbage.
HI - I wrote a review of this earlier this year - and I am still impressed by the fact you can send computer audio or any audio throughout your house...However, it looks like as of about May 1, 2004 the website that the hardware works with is no longer active. When you are deciding whether you want this, factor that into your decision. In my case, it's still good, but I can no longer control the channels. I have to set up some audio playing on the PC first and I can't change channels. Buyer beware.
I bought this camera after researching MANY different brands and models, and was leery about buying a Kodak because of some negative things I'd heard. However, I bought it after reading all the great reviews on Amazon.com and am very pleased with it. I was concerned when reviewing the pics on the screen, but when I downloaded them and had some printed, they turned out beautiful! I love the rechargeable battery too-my HP digital camera goes through batteries like crazy...Also, the Amazon price is a SUPER deal! Enjoy your new camera, I sure have!
Over 90% of pictures I took by this Canon are blurry. No way can you fix it. I really got fed up with it. Waste your money. Waste your time. More important, waste your precious moments!
This is a revised review. This was a great mp3 player. Sound is great, controls are easy to learn. Granted, there's still quite a bit about the menus to learn, but it's worth how many songs you can put on it. Construction is great, although the shape is a little awkward but I don't care. The battery case is a great feature, too. I love the colored screen. This is well worth the money. I love how it uses regular AA batteries than having to use your computer to charge the player. When I go on vacation, this is perfect. The belt clip is useful, too. Thanks, Iriver and Amazon for a great price. Can't beat the price for the 2gb. Highly recommended!!! Easy to download music from your computer, either use Media player or I use my Musicmatch. Now that I had to buy a new computer, I'm having problems installing my Iriver T10 into it. It keeps coming up cannot install driver which it requires no driver. I tried getting a hold of Iriver to no avail. Not happy. I loved my T10 but now I can't use it. Any suggestions? I don't want to buy a new one, but I'm getting more frustrated. Iriver is no help at all, even though I went to their website to download a patch, etc to no avail.
I got this camera to replace a DMC-FZ7, which I loved but was stolen. What sold me on it, as opposed to an FZ8, was the wider lens and the fact that I can carry it reasonably well in my pocket (which means I have my camera on me more often and take more pictures). In general I like the camera a lot but there are a few problems I have encountered.In normal light and especially natural light, the image quality is good. Pictures are crisp and the colors really pop. The 28mm wide angle lens is a big plus, and have really give some of my pictures a great look. I'd say its the best feature on the camera. The gigantic LCD screen is also a really nice feature and I certainly don't miss the viewfinder.But on the downside, the shooting in low light can really be a problem. I've experienced a lot of noise and graininess, especially in low light but also in some indoor shots where I wouldn't have expected light to be a problem. Also, the camera sometimes has a hard time picking the right ISO, even with its intelligent ISO setting, and I have to go into the menu and pick the right one. The biggest problem is that in some of my low light photos you can see artifacts. For example, the edge of someone's hair will look like staircase, instead of a smooth line. Keep in mind that this was very low light, but I was still really surprised.The last thing is that I feel like I get more blurry pictures when I'm zoomed all the way in than I did with the FZ7. It's not a very common occurrence, but it almost never happened before. Maybe its just that the TZ3 is smaller and lighter.For its size its a great camera, much better than, say, a powershot. But if I did it again I might go with the FZ8.
While I know this unit has been discontinued, after four years of owning the DRC6350N I must rate it's dependability.I have purchased VCRs for years and the units produced by RCA have always been head and shoulders above their competition. I once made the mistake of buying a Fisher and the damned thing broke twice on me. I've never had those problems with RCA units. The DRC6350N was no exception. It was easy to set up and since I was already familiar with RCA VCRs, the DVD/VCR combo was a cinch to master.The DVD plays back CDs and DVDs and even DVD-Rs, although we had a problem with one DVD-R, it may only have been the DVD itself, not the unit, since the replacement DVD-R worked splendidly. A previous reviewer mentioned that the remote was not quite as up to par as previous RCA remotes. I would have to agree with his observation. The buttons are small and they are placed oddly on the hand unit. But this is a quibble. The unit itself is/was a masterpiece. I wish it had not been discontinued. Does anyone know what has superseded it?A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.
I placed orders twice and received confirmation. A few days later, the order was cancelled.First order: Amazon said might be problem with my credit card, then later said it was actually cancelled by the vendor.Second order: Again cancelled a few days after the order was confirmed.
Magnet makes it very easy to use, I recommend to everyone who has a compact Nikon. Very nice quality product.
Seriously. For every CD that burned successfully, 4 of them ended up in the recycling bin. Useless.
I kept trying to salvage my other ink cartridges, having them refilled etc but I found this at a great price and as soon as I installed them it was clear that the problem with my printer was that it did in fact need new ones. I thought the price on these was great and I got it right away. Haven't had one problem since I bought them.
I tried these. I can only list one pro and one con.Pro: very comfortableCon: no bassIf you're like me and like a lot of bass, pass on these.
these cds are a waste burn on half and half go in trash can, they always stop half way when burning. pure crap spend a little extra and get better at least you will get more done then like sony discs
I purchased this item to install on a motorcycle. I am quite happy with the unit as a whole. It does what is expected, while it gives me some comfort as being rated "marine". The corded remote is plenty long. The only thing is I personally would have preferred to be able to see the time displayed on the remote.
The card seems to work properly -- it functions as it's supposed to in both my camera and my computer. The only question I have about it is why it's called an "8G" card when it contains only 7.45G of memory.
In this camera's Auto Adjustment Mode (for general, all-purpose shooting) the tint level is heavily and overly greenish-yellow. This is especially apparent when shooting outside on sunny days, where there is a lot of greenery (trees, etc). You can make an adjustment in the White Balance mode so that colors are more natural, but it can be difficult to decide using only the viewscreen as reference. Black and white mode is good. Also, the auto-focusing is not always consistent; don't be surprised if a number of your shots come out less than sharp. I am very disappointed with this camera and will think twice before putting down $$$ for another Sony Cyber-Shot.
The card is fine, but the router has problems which we eventually overcame with hours of trial and error and time spent on tech suppport calls, where they knew less about the problem than what I learned on my own:1) The connection will very frequently drop, until you update the firmware on the router.2) However, if you update to the very newest firmware, post July 2005, you get other problems, namely: We have an HP Officejet networked to the router, via cable, with its own local IP address. With the newest firmware on the router, the printer's IP address and connection gets dropped by the router just as soon as the printer goes into sleep mode, which for us was after 1 hour. We shouldn't have to have the printer constantly on to keep a connection to the router. After MUCH trial and error, I was able to determine that if I went back several revisions, the printer never lost its connection even when it went into sleep mode.3) WPA and WPA2 wireless transmissions do not work correctly with this router - the connection will either drop too easily, or it will not connect at all at bootup, you have to do a Repair on the wireless connection in Network Properties before it will connect. THIS is fixed in the latest firmware updates, but the prior networked printer problem exists. So we have to settle with the lesser WEP encryption.4) Lastly, we have fibernet high speed internet connection, at 10-15 mbps, which the router and card handle just fine, but recently, our ISP is now offering 50 mbps. So we signed up for it. DIRECT CABLE connection to the router does give us close to the 50 mbps, however, the router will not transmit anything above 14 mbps for internet - this is whether or not encrypted wireless is used. The card and router boast 108 mbps LAN transmission, but it can't handle doing 50mpbs wireless internet. I have verified this with other g-mode adapters which are capable of 54 mbps, and it will only meter-out at 13-14 mbps upload and download. Most users will not have this issue, I realize, but I just thought I would point it out. There will be a day when these kinds of speeds will be available commonly, and this router is not the right device for that day.
Works as expected. Great price. Very portable and makes adjustments easy for flip cams, web cams and even still cameras.
I just received my Oppo 981 today, so this is an early, first impression review. Right off the bat I can verify, just like all the reviews say, this is a great dvd player, and the upconversion looks fantastic.The packaging was nice and secure. The unit is thin, clean, and attractive. The remote seems comfortable after getting used to it for a bit, and the HDMI cable included was great. From what I can tell though, the cable is only an HDMI 1.1 standard cable. I was hoping for 1.3 so I was a little bummed about that, but no big deal.After taking a few minutes to scan the manual to be sure I had all the settings right, connected to my Panasonic 42" PZ700U 1080P, and made sure the player was outputting 1080P conversions... The upconversion looks amazing!My first dvd was Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (original, rented disc), and it looked great! I was mostly impressed by the clarity and detail in the skin tones and faces of the actors. It looked clearly better than normal hi-def broadcast signals. Several times throughout the movie I commented outloud, "Man, that looks good!"I also have a large collection of movies backed up on DVD-R discs. The Oppo does play DVD-R/+R discs. All my movies are backed up on single 4.7 GB discs, so some movies are uncompressed, and some are compressed. The couple I tested looked great! I don't recall whether they were compressed or not, but I will experiment with my compressed ones and post again if I find any problems. But as of now, everything has looked fantastic!I'm glad I made the decision to buy this player while I decide what I will do for a high-def player. And even though a high-def player will upconvert, I wanted a player specifically designed for upconversion. I have seen regular dvd's in high-def players, and I think this Oppo does a better job.I also burned some video files onto a dvd to test other formats. It played my .avi files just fine, and although they don't look as good as regular movie dvd's, I know that is because of the source. However, even with the lower quality of the files, they still looked better than a vhs tape, and as good as a regular dvd on a standard def tv. It will also play .wmv files, but I couldn't get it to play my .mpg files. I will convert them to something else and try again though. Obviously it will play most all audio media files with no problems.The only negatives comments I have so far are two... One is that the disc drawer slides in and out, as opposed to just using a slot. The drawer is extremely thin, and delicate. It seems like it could be fragile, but then again just be careful not forcing pressure down on it and it will be just fine. But I think they could improve that. Second is that the menu's look funky, and ugly. They could have done a WAY better job on this one. But again... they're functional, and it's no big deal.Overall, I bought the player to upconvert my regular dvd's, and they look great. Really great! Enough said. Money well spent, and I would recommend it to anyone.
I have had a 43" plasma for 5 years and this is the best OTA tuner thus far. We are 60 miles away from the towers and can pick up a excellent signal from all the stations. I leave it on 1080i all the time and have antennas in the attic.
Pretty good value and works well; but before you invest, consider if you are going to get a Nike+ iPod...the Nike+ iPod isn't really worth the money if you want accurate running times.
What can I say - all you do is plug it in and if the light is green, all is okay. A red light means the line polarity is reversed (usually not a problem except with DSL) and no light means nothing is there.
For such a nicely designed bag, it has a light weight and poorly attached carrying handle. I gave this to my son for Christmas this year, and within one week of light use (carried his laptop, notebook and a paperback), one side of the carrying handle ripped off. He can still use it with the shoulder strap, but this kind of workmanship is not up to the multiple other LowePro bags I use primarily for cameras.Thumbs down on this one.
I have tried numerous times to get this remote working properly, contacting customer service, installing and reinstalling the software to no avail. After my last contact with Logitech, I was informed there was a software glitch and I should be patient while they rectify the issue. My advice is to save your hard earned money and buy a less expensive product.
This was a simple setup and saved me a lot of trouble getting my DSL working on both my computers. It's been problem free and there's not much more to say about it. If you've got more than one computer and have high speed internet access, unless you want wireless networking, this will probably do fine for you.
Bought a new Pioneer car radio for bluetooth streaming and wanted to add a remote on the steering wheel.I bought the Pioneer Cdsr100 remote and installed it on steering wheel as pictured - it flat out didn't work.It worked ok when I held the remote in front of the radio but not on the steering wheel.At first I thought it was an RF unit so distance didn't matter, but reading reviews here indicates its a LED remote.Doesn't work in my truck and likely a problem when mounting in larger vehicles where the steering wheel is further away from the remote.
This router will loose it's connectivity if your home or office also uses 2.4 ghz remote phones (very common). This is due to a conflict that allocates both devices into the same frequency range. There is absolutely no information or warning about this in the Amazon editorial or tech specs. In addition, Amazon is charging me return shipping for the favor. They say it's my fault. The reps at Linksys are no bargain either and were completely usesless. By accident I put the pieces together through shear luck. I returned this unit but will go to another vendor. Amazon does not deserve the business. I guess I will either have to wait for a standard to come out at another frequency or change my phones out, which are less than a year old.
Bought this filter to protect my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. It keeps the lens finger-print free, protecting the front element from damages, while not introducing any significant image quality loss. Since my lens was pretty cheap, I didn't feel that it warranted a B+W or Helopan filter - I think worked out pretty well.
I've read mixed reviews for this particular product and was skeptical at first, but so far I've had no problems. I'm currently using an ibook/G3 (the indigo blue one) with 700MB disks. Although this burner is listed as a 650MB burner it is in fact compatible with both 650MB & 700MB disks. I've also been burning audio CD's for myself at 2x speed and think this may contribute to it's performance. As far as I know these drives weren't built to handle USB's and so naturally people will run into problems trying to burn CD's at a faster speed. These are my recommendations: Use 650MB or 700MB disks. Use the "disk-at-once" feature (if you're using Toast), this seems to work great for people wanting to burn audio CD's. Disc-at-once also allows you to play your music cd in any stereo player. And finally, only burn at 2x speed, this will ensure you a flawless, high quality CD every single time. Works great!
We've had a number of drip coffee makers, which we were usually happy with in terms of coffee taste. The last one we bought was quite expensive (for us) but we thought it would be worth it because the coffee went into a thermal carafe rather than a glass coffee pot which stayed warm via a burner (we've scorched more than a couple of pots). Unfortunately, the coffee from this brewer always had a weird chemical taste to it no matter what we did. So we decided to try a percolator. So far the coffee has turned out wonderfully. Wish we'd done this originally rather than wasting so much money on the other one.
Just received these and not only do they feel extremely comfortable but they definitely work better than theUltimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones (Black)I had before. I had bought them from headroom.com and paid $250 for them plus shipping. These headphones outperform the Ultimate Ears headphones by far in my opinion. I definitely recommend these headphones for anyone who loves bass. Very nice bass response, good mids and lows for being bass headphones.
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.
the ide cable hook up to small for the flopppy ide cable put the cd one is good so it got me puzzle
I have used this printer for about 1 1/2 years. I t has just completely shut off and will no longer work. It is a great printer if you only want to print e-mails or print text for school reports. I tried to get my money's worth and use it for photos, cd covers and labels, greeting cards, and transparencies. They printed and were usable, but there were lines in the color. The quality is not as good as other printers that I have used for the same projects. The transparencies and photos were the worse. If you tried to copy form a scanner, everything was blurred.
I bought this recorder after reading positive reviews of the product on Circuit City's website.I like the small and discrete size, fits easily on the half desk prominent in most colleges and into my bag. The software is very easily and quick to install and use, windows only I believe. The four folder function is nice for the number of classes the average students take and for organizational purposes. I already have rechargeable batteries so battery consumption is not a problem for me. Audio playback is good on both the product's speakers and using headphones, probably best when downloaded onto the computer though.I can record a lecture in a large 200+ people auditorium from the very back of the classroom (literally) on HQ mode! Although it should be noted that the professor has a microphone but the speakers are location in the front of the room and the speaker is very soft spoken. I would recommend the Sony ICD-P520 DVR.
Not being so technically sophisticated, I decided to try Replay (the lower price w/o a subscription was appealing). Unfortunately Replay did not live up to my expectations...1) Since I don't live in a major city, I wound up paying for the nightly call in...Someone suggested unplugging the unit every other night to save money...this is just silly...2) I mistakenly thought that this pvr made suggestions and could learn what I liked...alas, I realized afterward that was TiVo...TiVo looks at what you have recorded in the past and records other things that have similiar themes...that is a great idea...3) I decided to check in some local stores to get some tips on using my machine best...no local stores carry the unit...as soon as I said &quot;Replay,&quot; they said, &quot;Oh, you mean TiVo!&quot; They assured me that TiVo is the standard...I'm not saying Replay doesn't work, but TiVo appears to have better feature, free calls, and the stores are sure that TiVo is the standard...My suggestion, skip Replay...
This router really slowed down my whole network. Often time I would lose connection to the internet and would have to reset the modem and reset windows networking connections. It seems to work well for other people, but I'm rather disappointed.
An extra battery for my Canon camera. Charges well and works just as the original battery if not better. It's just what I needed.
This may end up being a lengthy series of messages. I recently decided to buy a friend an MP3 player as a gift, and in the process, I went through 5 different players before I finally settled on the RIO Volt. Hopefully, I can spare some others the same hassles of purchasing/testing/returning products that I went through, by giving them adequate feedback on some products.My needs were simple. I wanted a portable MP3 Player so that my friend could easily take a _lot_ of music on car trips and jogging, without needing to also take along an armful of CDs (or other removeable media). Price wasn't really a concern (although I hoped not to have to pay more than $300 for what I needed).He already had a computer with a CDROM burner, and Adaptec Easy CD 4.0. He had been using this setup to burn ordinary audio CDs for use in his portable CD player (no MP3 CD capability). But he's no computer expert, so I didn't want something that was going to be more complicated. I figured that it wouldn't be much trouble for him to burn MP3 CDs for use in a portable CD/MP3 player. So, I first decided to check those out (before looking into the MP3 players with flash memory or other types of storage media).I first purchased the Philips Expanium. It seemed to have the features I needed. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the unit would not be able to handle CDs created using Adaptec Direct CD. If it had, it would have been tremendously easy for my friend to create an MP3 CD (ie, even easier than burning ordinary audio CDs with Easy CD, as far as I'm concerned). But information on this limitation is hidden away in the Expanium's owner's manual (which is badly written. It gives you very little, poorly organized information on how to create an MP3 CD for the Expanium. It has only this diagram of folders with zigzagging dotted lines all over, and a couple brief notes. It's unfathomable. And given the Expanium's complicated scheme for MP3 CDs, this is not good). I popped in a disc, formatted by Direct CD, which contained numerous MP3 files. As expected, the Expanium did not even recognize its contents.Well, so much for this being easy. So, he'll have to use Easy CD (instead of DirectCD) to create a data CD. Well, at least it won't be any more difficult than burning an audio CD, or so I erroneously thought. I took a CD-RW disc and burned two MP3 files using Joliet file system (ie, created a data CD with one session in Joliet file system). I did not put the files in any folder. They were in the root directory. I did not finalize the disc. (I wanted to be able to add more files to it later. I figured that my friend would not have the time nor desire to fill an entire 660 Meg MP3 CD with files at one time. He would likely be building up a CD over the course of time, and yet still want to be able to play that CD during that time). I popped the disc into the Expanium. It would not recognize nor play the files. I experimented with various brands of discs. No good. I finally finalized the session for the CDRW, and then the Expanium played the two songs. Ok, so now he has to be dealing with multi-session discs. It was getting more complicated already. Now, I decided to add another session on this disc, added some MP3 files to that, and closed that session. For some reason, the Expanium would not play any songs in this second session. I added further sessions. No good. It only ever played the songs in the first session. I tried various brands of CDRW. I experimented with ISO9660 file system. I tried ISO9660 compatible file names. No good. And this was already far more complicated than what I wanted. I took the Expanium back.I next tried the unit made by D-Link. To be blunt, this unit was dreadful. It gave me even more trouble than the Expanium. It appeared not to be able to handle Joliet file system as well as DirectCD discs, nor multi-session. I didn't give it as extensive a test as the Expanium because, after it failed to even recognize 6 discs with various formatting, I decided that it was too much hassle to even test it further. It went back.At this point, I decided that perhaps there was not enough standardization with the MP3 CD stuff, and so I should probably investigate the MP3 players with their own proprietary schemes of flash memory and such. (I had initially hoped to avoid such proprietary things and stick with CDROMs burned using software such as Adaptec Easy CD. I use Windows 2000, so I'm sensitive to things that get too proprietary, and therefore often leave me out in the cold when it comes to support. I had to reject numerous of these MP3 players with their propietary software that listed only support for Windows 95/98/ME. What are you going to do with these things when everyone switches to XP? If their software doesn't run on Windows NT/2000, then it likely won't run on XP. And you know how companies are at updating bundled software with old hardware to run on a completely new OS).
I am a big fan of the Eclipse keyboards. I owned the first of the series and the new new Eclipse II does not dissapoint. I love that you can change the color of the backlight keys, and adjust the intensity. The keyboard is a weighted keyboard. It feels sturday and quiet. My only complaint is that the key presses are not quit as clean my original Eclipse keyboard, but still feels like a quality keyboard.highly reccomend!
This is the secondKodak EasyShare V803 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver Argent)I've bought within the last 12 months. The first was a birthday gift for my 18 yr old daughter. About 2 months later she called to tell me the viewscreen had stopped working. We thought she may have bumped it so I bought a replacement. Less than 2 months later the new camera had the same problem. I contacted Kodak who said it may be a design flaw but I'd have to pay $90 for it to be repaired.After over 30 yrs of owning only Kodak cameras, spending over $200 for 2 practically useless cameras in the same year, and being told I'd have to pay for what may be a design flaw.....I spent the $90 on a new Sony Cyber Shot. I don't plan to buy from Kodak anymore. I also share my experience with friends to save them from making the same costly error.
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.
This is an amazing product that shows its strength in speed and in its multiple antenna reach. I read good reviews before buying and feel after having it that it will give me top wireless coverage well into the future. I purchase it from Amazon and they gave me a deal on this new product that I will never forget. Amazon has shipped quick and well packaged every time. Between the fast ship, super product and price deal I check here consistently and loyal for products.
Im a newb to the laptop market but did alot of research before I picked up the zd7380. This laptop is incredible! picture, sound, full size keyboard. I run doom 3 at full 1680 32 bit graphics without a hickup! I did think about buying a $800 entry level laptop...but you know how it goes, you end up buying things twice if you dont purchase what really want. I have the tv tuner set up with my satellite tv and have all types of movies and shows recorded on it, the media center downloads the program guide wirelessly, I love it! Yes its a little heavy, yes the battery life is 2 hours, and yes the dvd burner is slow.....Those 3 things are really worth compromising for the power you get with this laptop. I dont burn dvd's on my laptop, I have a cheap power inverter in my suv that I plug my laptop into. As for a carry on when traveling abroad..no problem 15 pounds or so (battery included) so worth it! If I was to do it all over again I would of just purchased the 8010 model for a couple hundred more. The dual tv tuner would of been sweet! Good Luck with your purchase and hope this helped.
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.
Print quality was great then it suddenly lost horizontal registration and started printing an obvious amount of pixels off - it looked like it was printing ultra bold when printing black - but when printing bar codes, they were not clear, and would not scan properly.I print a lot, but I expect better life than this!I contacted support about this and they said it must be a motherboard problem, but since it was out of warranty I would have to pay to get it repaired. The repair would have cost more than a new printer, so I bought a new printer - from another manufacturer!
I haven't used all the different brands out there, but I did previously bought a Zeikos set. Originally, I thought the Zeikos UV filter did an okay job protecting the lens, but the UV didn't do much; in fact, I couldn't see any difference in the pictures I took with and without the filter. The lens kit (the kit included 3 filters) cost under $10.00After more research, I came across this B & W filter. the $48.00 for one UV was a bit of a sticker shock, but still decided to fork out $48 for the B+W filter. For $48.00 and all the positive review (at that time, there were 245 5-star review out of 284 reviews) , I had very high expectation of this product. When I received and opened the package, I was ... WOW . . .First, this UV filter is truly remarkable. I held this up next to the Zeikos and up to the light and there is no comparison. The uniformity, UV filter, clarity, quality and durability of the B+W filter was amazing. the UV filter is far superior than the Zeikos. I didn't even need to take any pictures to tell me these are better. I even put a drop of water on the B & W lens and it was so easy to clean, just a few wipes and it didn't leave any smudges.I took some pictures without the UV Filter, then a set with the Zeikos, and another set with the B+W. The Zeikos and no filter the pictures were indistinguishable. But there were noticeably positive difference with the pictures I took with the B+W filter. I showed the pictures to my friends and family members as a blind test, and all picked the ones taken with the B+W filterLike some of the other reviewers, my initial impression was someone must be posting bogus reviews. It can't be all that and no way this is worth $48.00. I am so wrong, it is worth all that and much more! From here on, all my future filters will be B+W.. Excellent!!!! Truly Remarkable!
Good quality cable. Connectors are well made not much else to say other than no issues whatsoever and with the savings alone combined of what this costs at stores like Radio Shack to purchase makes this an incredible deal.
This sub is great if you have a small car or no space to install a larger sub. Size was quite favorable for the SW1 so I decided to give it a try.I have a TT Roadster. Nothing fits this car except OEM and Audi is very pricey. I recently removed my cd changer because my head unit is an after market Kenwood KDC-MP628. The head unit plays MP3 CDs and has inputs for Portables and outputs for AMP or Sub that are RCA. I installed in the space that the cd-changer used to live. Talk about tight, shims would not fit between the walls and the sub.WOW!!!What a difference a sub makes. My head unit is rockin' and the sub makes the seats and trunk vibrate. I am not a constant rap listener so the base is not off the hook. But...everything I listen to now really had some depth to the sound. Before this sub I had to turn down all my treble and mid-range to hear any base. Now all are turned up properly to suit the music. Jazz is rich, Rock has great feeling, Dance & Techno thump the trunk and Rap vibrates the windows and doors.If your space is tight then this sub is for you. Easy install and no amp is necessary. Yeah you have to adjust the output on the headunit and tweak the gain and Hz on the sub or you will get distortion. It still has a great sound for the size.
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 got one of these almost 6 months ago. It can provide enough power to run a 17" CRT monitor, my computer tower and a 8 port lan switch for 15 minutes. The computer tower has a 2600 Sempron cpu, 1 GB RAM, 2 HDD's (80 GB and 120 GB), one DVD-RW, one CD-RW and a GeForce 6200 video card.Just be sure to install the software which came with the UPS. The software will shut down the computer automatically when the battery is about to run out. Also, you can monitor the incoming line voltage, set the trigger voltage points and check the battery status.
When adding to my base unit VT20-2431 I ran into a few problems by attemping to add the 2420 phone, works with 2431 but not 20-2431. Too bad I did not catch while at the store, overall phones are great.
Do not buy this filer for the G-9 Canon camera. It does not fit. The lens on the G-9 cannot have a filter attached.
Purchased this with the expectation of full use of what is now standard 3-button/wheel mice (PS2). After neither an XP nor an NT4 system booted with mouse support I sent an email to Hawking Tech. Support. Their response was &quot;We can only guarantee full compatiblity with 2 button mice. -- Hawking Technical Support (CH)&quot;The product is being returned... my search goes on.
I couldn't believe how bad the reception was on this Sony product, especially on the low-end of FM band. I thought maybe it was the headphones, so I tried a bunch of different ones. I also tried it out in all areas of town with no success, so I returned it to Best Buy.
This is an excellent camera for most users. The sensor produces very sharp clear images. The flash is usable over a surprisingly large distance for such a small unit. The image on the display is very usable for framing but a viewfinder is also provided. A good variety of options are provided and are rather easy to access. The indicator lights give a good idea of when the camera is ready and the delay is not excessive for a camera in this price range
The ram was sent quickly and was delivered promptly. Everything was in working order and am happily using now.
I purchased the PTC26 to hold my ten-year old Magnavox 27" curved screen tv. The tv was much too unstable sitting on the tray of the mount to be able to use the mount. Perhaps my tv is shaped or weighted differently than newer tvs - but it is a pretty standard tv.The problem was that there was no practical way to keep the tv from falling forward. I installed the tray in the tilted (down toward the front) position to accomodate the viewing from a seated position - and while this contributed to the problem, tilting a ceiling mount downward is standard functionality. A strap is supplied with the mount but using it increased the tendancy of the tv to fall forward. It would have been necessary to strap down the rear of the tv - behind its center of gravity instead of in front - but the tv slopes downward to the rear and there is nothing for the strap to grab on to. I was forced to uninstall the mount and return it. I have since purchased a mount that encloses the tv in a bracket instead of simply having it sit on a tray and have successfully mounted the tv to the ceiling.There was a secondary problem with the mount - the bracket that is welded to the arm and holds the tray was welded on crooked. It would have resulted in the tv being crooked and I probably would have exchanged (not returned) the mount as a result.On the plus side - if you are still interested - the mount was fairly easy to install. It is also very nice looking and is very nicely finished, uses plastic caps to hide all hardware, etc. Previous to this, I purchased and installed the 13" - 17" wall mount version (PTW13) and it works and looks great - I highly recommend it. For a large tv - I would recommend getting a mount that uses brackets to enclose the tv rather than having it sit on a tray.
In an effort to baby-proof my home, I moved all of the A/V equipment into the hall closet. I used this system and it works great! I did have to run wires through the walls, and having the IR emitters strung all over the place was kind of an eye sore, BUT being in the closet it was no big deal. It was hit by lightning not long ago, and became intermittently functional. I paid a lot of money for it, and as a result, decided to try something different, the One For All URC 9910. If I knew how well it worked, I would have went with it from the beginning.
I must say that for my needs this camera was perfect. I've got one of the larger &quot;uber-pixel&quot; cameras already, and wanted something smaller, lighter and less expensive that I didn't have to worry about losing when I went to parties, camping and other misc. activities... This one's perfect! The 1.3 megapixel is perfect for simply saving to my laptop on the road, desktop at home or simply printing out 4X6 or 5X7 prints, the 640X480 mode is perfect for posting to the web... The included SmartMedia card stores 8 in SHQ mode, 24 in HQ and 82 in 640X480... The other two modes provide and ample 1280X960 resolution. I also purchased a 32meg SM card for 35/99/331 photo storage respectively.Image sizes are roughly 800k in SHQ (1280X960), 300k in HQ (1280X960, more compressed) and 80k in SQ (640X480).Image quality is better than I expected. As I said, it fits my needs perfectly. And about complaints about battery life? I can't say that I agree, I bought the camera (As well as four NIMH rechargables) two days ago, and it's still using the provided Olympus battery after several hours of tinkering, downloading (downloading is very fast, BTW)... etc.All in all I'll say this is a wonderful camera for this pricepoint... Check it out!
this is one of the best products of the yeari had no idea how good the video quality would be, i dont know what that chinese guy was talking about, this thing is just a little bigger than an ipod, and it easily fits in pocketsive been putting all kinds of songs and movies on, and ive only used 7 or 8 gigabytesits definetley worth the money
Purchased four of the Victorinox knives, and love having them. Theyarrive sharp, stay sharp, and are easy to resharpen when necessary. They're lightweight and the handles are very slip-resistant. Good buy!
We got this product or my Father-in-law, it has worked out perfect for him. It is everything that HP claims it is!!
The music sounded distant, like there was something between my ear and the music, as if I was listening to music with my ear to a door. It was just too irritating.
I needed help and I just called Cavalry Tech Support. They were very helpfull. Most of my questions were found in the guide. All you need to do is call (805) 426-1000 ask for Frank (Ext 152)in tech support.Best Wishes..
This little camera is a full featured powerhouse. Not only does it have a higher optical zoom than other similar cameras, it has a good quality feel, huge LCD screen and video with sound. The menus are easy to navigate and don't need much fiddling with in the first place for most users. Included is a nice charging and download cradle that keeps the camera fully charged and ready to use at short notice.I'm a big fan of these small cameras because they slide inconspicuously in your pocket and can be taken anywhere - it's smaller than a deck of playing cards. You can't say this about most digital cameras.I would give it five stars, but one feature I purchased it for has some shortcomings. This camera, like some other Fuji brand cameras - is supposed to be able to double as a PC webcam. The set up for this camera to be used this way is not easy, and once I set it up on my new Dell XP Pro PC, it continuously crashed the system and never worked. My previous Fuji camera (the A310) had none of these problems.
The tv has a nice appearance, and a decent picture for the money. I have it hooked up to sattelite, and use it in the bedroom. The one down side is the sound quality, which I made better by adding a set of BOSE mediamate computer speakers to the headphone jack. Overall a great deal, much better than the 13" CRT I had before.
I own one of these, in red, and I've had it for about three years now. It's still in fantastic shape and performs like new. The only complaint I have is that because the volume up & down buttons & the forward and backward selection buttons are all on one round dial, sometimes when you try to turn the music up or down, the pressure of your finger will also hit the forward or back button and switch songs on you. But once you learn to be careful, it's fine. It took me a while to learn all the little features, but once you get it, it's so awesome! This thing is packed with great features. You simply can't beat it for the price and size. Amazing sound quality, small, lightweight, fits easily into a pocket. One good brand name battery will last you a month. I highly recommend it! This combined with those mini headphones that go directly into your ear is the best way to listen, I've found. It stores a LOT! You can easily do whole audiobooks, or tons of music. And it's really made to last, I've dropped this little thing so many times it's not even funny, left it in hot cars for hours in direct sunlight, got it wet, ect,...but it takes a licking and keeps on ticking, or playing actually, lol.
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.
Thank you. I ordered ink on the 28th and received it on the 30th...now that's what I call service :-)
I'd definitely give this music player 5 stars if it wasn't for the crappy voice recording. Since I'm in college, I use it not only to play music but to record lectures and the sorts. For some odd reason, the player 'creates' 4 folders and these extremely large setup files ( the biggest one on my player is 8 GB? ). On top of that, I can't record anymore. I'm not sure whats going on, but SanDisk needs to sift through these kinks and fix 'em. Other than that, its a great music player...
I can not strongly recomend this device more. It was personally recomended to me by a friend and I purchased it. IT wourks great just like one of those remotes that cost several hundred dollars. You will not be disapointed.
Bought this system, on recommendation, in June 2003. System developed a &quot;popping&quot; sound and would shut itself down. By the beginning of August 2003, I finally got the replacement system and the same problem occurred two months later - October 2003. Since Novemeber 2003, I have been contacting Onkyo, by email &amp; faxing, to have this system replaced, and they have not responded to me. To me, a bad system and bad customer service means a bad company. It is now April 2004 and I still have this broken down system sitting in the corner of my bedroom!
Simply put - believe the other reviewers who say this is a snap to put together and make a home network. It's so easy, that unfortunately having a network at home is no longer a geek thing, since anyone can do it. This is the easiest, simplest, and best working router/hub combo I can think of. No more silly winpoet on the computer, no more logging into the DSL account. This router stays connected all the time to the account. All you have to do is turn your computer on to be connected.The most time consuming aspect of setting this up was taking it out of the box, unwrapping everything from the plastic, and fishing behind my desktop to connect the ethernet cables. The actual set up took about five minutes, and was so uncomplicated, I assumed I had done something wrong. But I didn't. Worked perfectly the first time.And this does work as a hub, which I hadn't realized. I used a hub for a while, and then after moving my equipment around, I experimented to see if it work as a hub so I could remove one electrical device. By golly, I could!I highly recommend this gem.The router has a built-in firewall, and works with PCs and Macs. Don't know how it works with linux - haven't tried to connect it to my linux box yet.
I bought this screen for our home theater after reading many reviews of the major brands (Stewart, Dalite, etc.). Someone on a message board recommended this brand (which I'd never heard of before). The price was so much lower (about 1/3 the price) that I figured it was worth a shot. I'm very happy I decided to buy this. My wife and I put it together and had it hanging on the wall in about an hour and a half, working at a leisurely pace. The screen surface (always under tension) is perfectly taut and the black velvet surround looks great. The first couple days it smelled like a giant beach ball in the theater, but that's to be expected and it soon went away. I'm very happy with this purchase and I've recommended to other people already.
I exclusively use the Sigma 70mm 2.8 macro for all my food photography! I've never seen a lens so sharp! Well constructed!Check out these example photos! Buy this lens! [...]
I bought the same length cable off ebay trying to save money and the piece of junk would not work.So its best to buy a brand name for a cable this length since this is probably the longest you can use for USB.
I have had this camera for about a month now and love the picture quality, the wide angle and 10x zoom lens. This really is the best in compact cameras. My shots have been in perfect focus and the colors are excellent. My one major complaint is the lack of an optical viewfinder! I love the big 3 inch LCD but it is still very hard to see what you're shooting in bright daylight! The battery is excellent. Why buy a camera that takes regular batteries and then have to pay $25 more for rechargables? I don't get it! I also decided to downsize to a compact this time because I never wanted to lug my camera case around and missed many photo opportunities. Now my camera fits right in my purse and has a 10X zoom! I really do love this camera!
I suffered from the same problem with this switch that others here have reported. I returned it to D-Link for a replacement, because they had NO RECORD of any customers having such a problem and NO IDEA what could cause it. When the replacement device arrived, I experienced the same problem--whenever I sent something to my network printer, the switch would reset, dropping all connections. I believe I've isolated this as a power spike issue. Each time I experienced this problem, it's because my laser printer is coming out of sleep mode. Note that my switch is NOT plugged into the same power strip as my printer. In fact, I have my switch plugged into a surge/UPS block. One other point worth noting that I think speaks poorly of D-Link. Though they sent me the replacement product, I was charged TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS when I hadn't included the original "mounting kit" in the return package. The mounting kit consists of two screws and two plastic wall anchors. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS! Unbelievable.
The bag is too small. Sure it hold the DVD player and has two side pockets, but it can't hold a typical portable DVD player inventory. With my 7&quot; Audiovox came, 6' power cord, an A/C to D/C converter, an auto power cord, an adapter for the battery pack, S-Video link for a TV, RCA plugs link for older TVs, remote control, and earplug type headphones. I added a better pair of small walkman like headphones. That packed the bag tight. No room for DVDs in their cases. My suggestion is get a small padded Laptop bag. OH YEAH, one other thing, the bag looks like a black leather pocket book.
I received my order quickly and at a great savings for two large genuine Canon ink cartridges. They work great in my printer and I am very pleased. I have ordered these twice now and will certainly be back for more. I love to save money on high quality items!
Don't waste your money on other remote extenders!!!!!!! This is the real deal!!! Works great, don't hesitate to purchase.
I bought my ibook around xmas and i was very impressed! The graphics are increible!!! This a fast computer especially when I added 512 mb of ram. If you arent computer literate (which seems like the people who didnt write a good review for the product) then apples arent for you. If you are not very good at computers and have trouble on them then go with a PC. I am very satisfied with it and I actually started on a PC and made the SWITCH. I will never go back to a PC. Apples are absolutely awesome computers with sweet applications. Itunes, ilife '04, and safari are great. It seems like they made this computer just for me and if you bought this, youd feel the same way!
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.
I purchased a new HP Pavilion to replace my desk top so that I can grab the computer and go, not having to worry about updated files. The xb3000 base allows me to quickly connect with my office network and use all the features that are available to my desktop with just one plug. Although the footprint of the base is a little larger than the flat screen it replaces (18" x 7"), it is far less than the notebook would occupy. The only drawback I have experienced so far is that the base is powered by the notebook charger, requiring that the charger be unplugged and packed each time the notebook is taken on a trip. At $250 retail, I would think HP could have supplied an internal power supply with the base.
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.
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.
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.
I bought this monitor in an emergency situation, my old monitor had died. After going to the store and looking at all the flat panel video displays, I thought this one had great quality. Images on the screen are crisp and clear and the color is true. This is truly a plug and play monitor which self adjusts on install. You shouldn't have to tweak anything, even though there are controls to do so. This monitor can be taken off the stand and mounted on the wall, but the big plus of the stand is that it has a swivel so that you can adjust to any viewing angle without having to move the stand. All the others I've seen, if you wanted to angle the display, you had to move the stand. It also tilts forward and back, so you can choose your optimum viewing angle. The image on the screen stays clear, even if you are looking at it other than head on.
I really like these headphone. I bought mine for jogging, and the over-the-ear design works well when it comes to that. Sound quality it good, but not the best I've heard. The pair I got has been quite durable also.
I had a Hot Link XL that stopped working after a few years. I called their 800 number expecting to be told I needed to purchase another unit, had my CC out and everything. After a nice conversation, and a few troubleshooting steps, they replaced it with no hassle, and at no charge! Not even a shipping charge!It doesn't get much better than that. My new one came in a few days and I was up and running again.
I pulled RapidRun cable for analog PC/audio, component video and DVI digital through about 30 feet of conduit. I used the 35 foot cable. I was very impressed with the picture quality of the analog PC at 35 feet. Before these cables we had some thick VGA cables with soldered on connectors. They would not work without an amplifier and eventually failed altogether. I was surprised that the RapidRun cables have excellent picture quality without the amplifier. The additional audio lead was also a big plus. These products are obviously very well made. You do pay a substantial amount more than standard cables, but the quality, ease of installation, ability to run more through smaller conduit and time savings are a big compensation.
Simply stated, this is the best sounding portable stereo I have ever heard. The full sound that it creates puts it in a class all by itself. I am pretty picky when it comes to music and being a bass fan I have to hear it. You may read some complaints on reviews about "too much bass" or "not the best sound" but to me, those people are acting like they are reviewing some BOSE Home Theatre System. For a potable stereo under $200 this thing puts out incredible rich, full sound that you would find in a $400 bookshelf stereo system.I have a wireless network in my house and I play music through my Dell Axim and into the Kaboom Box through thte VERY handy AUX input (not a big fan of FM Transmitters). I use the stereo in my garage shop, in the backyard when having BBQs and no matter where, it puts out sound like I have a full blows stereo system installed in the area.So if you want a portable stereo thats sounds amazing, then don't even bother looking further. I did a lot of shopping and no other puts out this rich sound or has the features the JVC Kaboom Box has.
This Mp3 Player is the bes on the market, and its cheap. It has everything. It plays mp3, u can listen to the radio, and its a recorder. the sound quality is great. And the FM reception is awesome. I live in the woods and while i was sittin outside i got New York stations as well as local stations. Also u can record wat u are listening to on the radioAlso it was really easy to set up. it took me only like 10 minutes. U just pop the CD in and download wat it tell u to and ur ready to go.The only downside is the battery length. Its average but for a device that only takes one triple A battery it doesnt last very long. The secure Digital card slot is a plus to. u can put so much memory on this little machine.But other than that its the best MP3 player on the market for its price.
Great feel, solid and professional but weight is a lttle more than I expected. Focus and zoom have a smooth action. Photographically, I love the wide angle results. Great for HDR.
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.
this dual wan router is not worth the money. i tried using it with a cable and a dsl modem and it did not split the bandwidth between them. the reason i bought it was becasue i have 6 playstations online and 4 computers online i thought it would give me greater bandwidth. well not true because you need more upload speed rather than download speed and it can only go as fast as your isp lets u. so if u are a gamer online its not worth it. i returned it to amazon for refund. instead of buying this product i just made 2 different networks one for computers and one for the playstations.
the other 2 reviewers are correct. I tried to use this for my 360 and it says it doesn't pass the performance test... well sure enough, it doesn't. It let me use it but wound up losing data and now i lost saves for several games when i was transfering my files over.Avoid this drive at all costs.btw if anyone knows a good drive that DOES work with the 360 let me know. Ive tried a couple others and they all fail the performance test (but didn't seem to loose data like this one did)
Easy to use. Tiny. Light. Fine sound. Lots of features. Excellent SW included. Plugs right in to USB (no cable to lose). Built-in FM radio. Runs on 1 AAA battery. Long battery life. Great price. What's not to love?
I bought these for extending our ethernet connections under a table. They work great and I haven't had any problems.
I was >this&lt; close to buying one of the high end 1080p plasmas when I happened to see this TV in one of the big box stores (for a LOT more money than amazon is selling it for). Side by side against a 1080p Sony plasma and you would expect to see a difference in quality between the plasma and the DLP - I did, the DLP blew away the plasma in terms of colors, sharpness and brightness. The TV even upconverts my standard DVD's, so no need to go out and buy an upconverting player. My FIOS HD cable box is feeding the TV through HDMI, and it looks amazing - the HD channels are fantastic and even the SD channels look very good.The "white glove" shipping was great, they called me 3 days before the "estimated delivery" date, and were even able to tailor the delivery time to meet my needs. The two guys that came brought it down a flight of stairs to my media room and put it on the cabinet so I could plug it in and test it. They would have taken the boxes away but I wanted to save them, "just in case".Why spend $1500 more than you need to on a plasma that's going to burn out in a few years anyway? Get a better quality picture with this Samsung HLS-5679W and use that extra money to buy yourself a better sofa, because you are gonna be spending a lot of time in front of the new TV :)
One small but potentially important correction to Bill's review for those who (like me) have or want to have multiple changers: this unit *DOES* support multiple command modes, allowing for up to three players to be controlled independently. Bill is right that this unit doesn't have the command mode switch on the back to control this behavior -- instead, the command mode is set from the front panel. (See page 16 of the manual in the link above.)
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
Looked all over for this style shelf to match ones I bought years ago. Excellent product delivered quickly for a decent price
The product is very good, however be sure to check the thread size on the back of your speakers. Many speakers that you will find for your home will have a 1/4" - 20 mounting thread in the back of the speaker. The Omni-mount 20 lbs mounts (both wall and ceiling type) will have 3/8" - 16 threads. Personally, I used the 20 lbs mounts and added a 3/8" - 16 female to 1/4" - 20 male thread adapter (also called a standoff sometimes) in order to mount my speakers. If you are mounting wood speakers with no pre-installed threaded insert for mounting, than the thread size doesn't matter since it comes with the required parts for screwing into the back of the wood frame speaker.I agree with the other reviewer(s) that you should mount it to studs to get it properly secured.
This is the only I-Pod I've ever had, and it is fine for me. I'm more interested in listening to music than being able to watch videos, so I don't need to have a player with a screen. I know that one GB of space isn't a lot, but it is enough for me. I also love the fact that I-Pods charge on the computer and I don't have to find batteries, like I did for the first couple of MP3 players I owned.
I got this for a friend and he says that it is working fineNot sure what the other reviews are saying but I tried it once myself and managed to locate many networks around me however when i tried to latch on to an open network i couldn't but again for fairness i tried it once only on the same day i got it and never again.My friend got it as he is based off at a site and where he stays he used to get to the first floor to get access to the connection (he stayed at the second floor) since he got this he said that he never had to leave his room to get better signalGet it if you are far away from your own network but do not count on the fact that it will give you access to remote open wireless connections.
Hi. I have this card. The comments given elsewhere regarding underperforming software are right on. Normally, installation takes place using a single CD, and then you run an update over the web. From my experience, the installation doesn't support this model. Then, once it is installed, the applications are poorly documented, cant be configured, and dont do what you want them to do. The interface isn't very professional looking either.Sorry if these comments seem a bit negative, but given the cost and hassels, I strongly suggest considering other options. Apparently ATI has bigger fish to fry and thus no interest in supporting this product. This is bad.
I own a Samsung 1080p LCD TV. This thing works great. My regular DVDs look awesome on it. Not HD, but close. Worth the $$.
I bought these to replace the old orange/white sport model by Sony.They don't fit my ipod jack firmly, so I am unable to use them while running.The length of the cord is short.They don't have any real bass sound.Better off using them to plug into a laptop or other home use.
I really like my printer. It has really done great with all of my printing projects. I'm very pleased!
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.
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.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-SpeechReceived the Garmin a few weeks ago and it is probably the best purchase I've ever made. My wife gets lost a lot and now she is confident whenever she travels using Garmin and does not call me for directions.The bluetooth works great with my cellphone. Attached mounting plate to my dashboard and have not had any issue with suction cup as has other folks.Changed voice narratives from Jill to British accent Daniel. Afraid Jill would begin giving me advice in addition to directions.
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 bought these pockets specifically because of this product description: "Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 1.5 inches." The dimensions are actually 11.25 x 7 7/8 inches!!!!! Ultra Pro put a piece of foam in the box to make up for the missing width of the pockets. Well, I can't use the foam! I wanted to mix and match these pages in a binder with other pockets/sleeves that really are the described 12 x 9 inches, but adding these narrow pages would make for a very messy binder! Some pages wide, others narrow. Ultra Pro, thanks for the false advertising.
Printer arrived as stated, neatly packaged. I was able to download driver and install pretty quickly, works great and was a money saver for me since we had alot of unused ink that was compatible with this printer. Would highly recommend this Seller!
this is an excellent cooling pad. I have a 15" dell inspiron, famous for being a heater more than a computer!! i have been using this cooler for the past 8 months and it is going strong.. I use it all the time on comforters, bedsheets, leather chairs.. the bottom of the laptop never heats up which is gr8 for my computer too!! the 3 fans do a gr8 job.. The pad is also feather lite and still hasn't broken because of my 10lb laptop.. it is a very good purchase. would recommend to all!!
mouse works great and is really compact especially the transmitter I would definitely recommend this to any one especially for such a low price
I HAVE HAD THE DELONGHI DPST12, AS A MATTER OF FACT I HAD 4 OF THEM SENT FROM THE FACTORY DIRECT AND HAD NOT HAD ONE LUKE WARM CUP OF COFFEE DURING THAT ENTIRE TIME.. THEN I WENT ONTO AMAZON AND I PURCHASED THIS WONDERFUL COFFEE POT AND I HAVE HAD BOILING HOT AND FLAVORFUL COFFEE EVERYTIME.. AND THE COFFEE STAYS FRESH AND HOT FOR OVER AN HOUR AFTER IT STOPS PERKING.. IT MAY NOT HAVE ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES, BUT THAT FINE WITH ME I'LL TAKE HOT AND FRESH....
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.
i've see alot of good reviews. so i had to try it and it is worth the money. the bass is lound and the sound is perfect. this system is well worth the money. i'm supprised it dos'nt cost more it so good.
I purchased these as a Christmas gift; the recipient was thrilled and when I tried them out for myself I was also very impressed! Most likely I'll be purchasing another pair for myself, the earbuds that came with my iPod just don't cut it compared to the V-Moda.
I've had this boat anchor of a multifunction printer for a year, and I'm getting rid of it. I've owned HPs and IBMs before and they've never cost me in supplies what this thing has. See the drum listed in supplies? You're gonna need one about every 2nd or 3rd toner cartridge. That's right, boys and girls, this slug is gonna cost you it's suggested retail price in toner and drums every few thousand sheets. And, amazingly, even with replacing the drum, which seems to last the life of the machine on other units from HP or IBM, the print quality STILL never returns to "like new". Buyer beware...
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.
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 the absolute best phone that we have ever owned! We are a multi phone family with four seperate phone lines. We use the VTech phones on our main family line. Great reception indoors and out. Doesn't pickup other cordless phone conversations. The handsfree feature that is available on every handset, works great and has clear sound. Caller ID &amp; call waiting ID are important features that this phone offers. I wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend this phone for personal or business use.
The worst pos I ever listened to. It sounds like it's coming out of a cardboard tube, and it skips if you look at it the wrong way. Save your effort for something that works.
my glasses fit on my ear with this headphone and I can still hear because they do not sit in the ear canal.
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!
I bought these because of the good reviews, and as a result I'm very disappointed. They don't sound great at all, it's way too much treble, the bass is just lost on these. Before I bought these, I had a pair of Sony EX51s which sounded great, but the cord was very flimsy and literally melted and dissolved after two months of use (Sony's warranty is conveniently only one month on them). The Sony earphones sounded way better and they're much cheaper.The only redeeming quality of these Shure earhones is that they come with so many sleeves, it's easy to find a pair that are comfortable for your ears. They block out sound very well as a result of this. If these were cheaper, I'd give them 2 or maybe 3 stars, but at nearly $80 I expect a LOT better sound than this, especially when the Sonys sound better at half the price. If only Sony could manufacture a decent cord to go with them.
This is the best assessory investment that I have made for my laptop. I love the ergonomic feel of the mouse. The price was in my budget . Thanks
The CanoScan from Canon might just be the easiest Scanner with Great software. After installing the Software that guides you along the way, your pretty much done. Without the need of any power cables, you just hook up one USB Port and press one of the three buttons, Scan, copy or E-Mail . The Software starts up automatically and includes a few programs including a photo album called photobase 3that stores the scanned images and letting imports from any device such as cameras. The photo editor they use is photo studio 5 similar to other programs but with more features. Although you could use other programs to do these tasks, Canon links the scanner, album and editing tools for you eliminating any conflicts.A real selling point is you can pick up this great scanner for under $50.00 which is incredible considering the compact size and the name Brand.
I have had this modem for about 5 years and it is very durable. I have put 100's of terabytes through this modem and it is still going strong. The wireless is great also, because you dont need a seperate router. It even has WPA-PSK encryption, and a firewall. Would purchase from actiontec again.
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.
I love this card, the ability to pull it from my Palm Pilot, and insert it into any USB slot...no words for the convenience it has given my life. I can transfer my spread sheets and word documents off the computer and right to it, then read them on my PDA. Also appears reliably constructed. Moved a 726MB movie file-less than two minutes.
I bought my first EX-Z600 three years ago. The main features I liked were fast on, fast shutter response, long battery life, large/bright screen, durable/reliable. I have taken over 20,000 photos and videos with this camera and used it on four continents. For my use, 6MP is adequate, and the picture quality is great.When it came time to replace it, I could find no newer cameras I liked better, so I bought this second one.
I am really pleased with this item. It is very good value for money. I cannot give five stars due to the fact that the really top end frequencies are somewhat distorted. This reflects the middle price range that the 555 falls into. The set is very comfortable, even after long duration.
For me, these speakers were at the high-end of what I wanted to pay to buy a pair of floor-standing front-channel speakers. I paid $667 for the pair, and they are well-worth it. They give light-tones (particularly female speech) a crispness that makes them sound very clear. They seem to do very well down the range, although my sub is close to them, so I haven't heard them do low tones by themselves.The look very cool either side of a standard TV or stand-mounted plasma, they might look a bit odd next to a wall-mounted plasma / LCD.I've always been a big fan of Polk products, so perhaps it's not an unbiassed review, but these speakers are great for the price.
My step father gave me this mouse about 5+ years ago I would estimate. I don't know how long he had it before that. It hasn't had a problem until yesterday when it started randomly glitching out. I intend to buy the same mouse again now that it has died.
I was on the fence for so long when it came to deciding on a laptop. Used, new, refurbished? I went with new, [...]i love the backlit keybard. the "m" key looks like an inverted "w" because of the unsual font on the keyboard letters. This machine is super fast. I have already encoded 2/3 of my cd collection with itunes 6. It didnt take but a couple of hrs to encode 65 cds.I, too, wish the screen went back a bit more for contorted computing but it should go back enough for most people.This is my first date with os X so I am still trying to learn all the extensions like dmg, gz, tgz, and all that unixy stuff. But the system seems very stable running with a gig of ram. I have the 2.0ghz model.The 2finger scolling feature (for horiz and vertical) on the trackpad is an awesome innovation. I do wish the trackpad prefs included sensitivity adjustment capability to go along with the speed.Yes, the machine does get warm to hot but not dangerously so and it also depends on how long you use and what you are doing. I use a sweatshirt on my lap if I use it on my lap.The camera which is built in is a nice touch, but i never use a webcam. I do wonder, however, if someone on the wireless network can look at me remotely with this thing. The reason I wonder is because it was so effortless to connect to the internet and when clicking on the airport icon, I see all kind of strange name and router device names, some with email addys. I don't even know if I am gaining or sharing access to the internet thru my wireless dsl modem or from someone elses but my surfing speed and download speed are lightning fast. The imovie hd update took about a minute and a half to download wirelessly (a 52Mb file).Well, I am overall impressed with the machine and even more impressed that I knuckled down the cash to get it. It comes very well stocked with software so you save a ton right there. And, I know the are plenty of nice pc laptops for a fraction of the price out there but I have been a mac user my whole life. I am greatful for not having to suffer the bumpy transition of early os X incarnations. Tiger seems to on the right track but i do miss the quaintness of pre os X systems. I feel more grown up using this new system.The mag plug for power is another great innovation. I don't intend on testing its limits ;) but I am confident it will do its job if I ever get careless after a night of heavy drinking. ;)For most mac users this would be a great step up from whatever you owned prior especially when you compare to older laptop models. 5 stars is my personal opinion. If you decide to invest in one of these macbooks, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Happy 30th, APPLE!
After reading many positive reviews I purchased this sub 6 months ago. It has been great for movies and music. I like the auto shutoff feature. It provides tight bass for this price point and it will certainly rock the house in movies. I have it in a 14 x 22 foot room and it is plenty.Michael
I have never had experience with noise canceling headphones before. After all the wonderful reviews about this product, I decided to try it. It was okay at canceling the noise out but as soon as I plugged my DVR or my i-Pod in, static city! All I heard was static! What poor quality! Who wants to listen to static during their traveling. I am personally trying to cut out all that noise. I would give this a zero rating and I got my money back withing 2 hours!
Great Fit for a Great Camera. Works like a dream. Small and compact, lightweight and easy to carry.
Good things do come in small packages. But don't expect 10" woofer bass. Easy to use and great when traveling.
Using primarily to protect expensive lens from scratching. Does the job at a reasonable price and allows for beautiful exposures.
The V-MODA ear buds are some of the best I've listened to for about $25.The sound quality is excellent and the storage holder makes keeping the line tangle free helpful. Having three different ear cushions helps find the perfect fit for each individual.
I wanted this forever, and finally bought it in January. I use it all the time!! It is so easy to use and convient. I can be sitting around and check my email without having to get my computer or getting out of bed. I can use it anywhere there is internet which is nice.I wish it had a calendar and word or excel so that I didnt need to carry a PDA too.
Not sure who loves it more, my husband or I! It has been helping with my neck and shoulder pain. I do it every night before bed and have been feeling much better!
I bought these to use as printer cables. I plugged this cable into a brand new HP OfficeJet 6500A AiO printer. Prints ok, but refuses to scan. I try a different brand 6' cable. Everything works fine. I try the other 2 Cables To Go 13400's that I bought. Exactly the same failure.
I have used these headphones for several years. Started looking for another pair when my first pair started wearing out. Went to several stores to try and find. Couldn't remember where I bought them. Couldn't find anything that I liked while shopping for another pair of Jensen's. Finally found them on Amazon. Very comfortable and sound quality is good for this price of headphones. I have used several pairs of different brands before these over the years and some costing 4 or 5 times the price of these. I really like this pair. You can't beat the quality for the price. I plan on buying a couple more pairs in the near future to have on hand in case they are discontinued. The only flaw is the coating on the ear pads. It flakes off over time. When it starts flaking off I just peel the rest off and use it with the black cloth underneath. Not a problem. Would highly recommend.Jensen Full-Size Headphones
There's no better warning to be made other than saying the camera is great, until you get the "black screen". Canon choosing not to acknowledge the issue and repair the defective cameras for little to no cost, is unfortunate.
Been using this for over a year and here are some quick comments:Very easy to put it in your shoe and the NIKE + sensor fits it like a glove.Almost ZERO chance that it will ever come out of your shoe (I had this in my shoe during a lot of Army PT and getting down into the grass with it never coming lose.Doesn't look the greatest, sometimes you'll have people ask you what the heck is on your shoe so be ready to answer those questions.Cheap cost, it's almost the MUST HAVE accessory if you get the NIKE + iPod Sport kit and don't have the compatible Nike shoes.The quality of the strap/case is very good for such a small item that it needs to hold.Overall I can't dock it any points for anything, although if there was an easy way to hide the case under the laces I would!
As previous reviews state, there is NO clip, which is the reason I purchased it in the first place.
Excellent product for the price. You can view photos from and SD card and play your IPOD or MP3/4 player. It is more plastic than sturdy as it appears in the photo, but still a good buy for the price. It has a sharp picture and nice sound.
I bought this adaptor ring for my new (used) Nikon 20mm f2.8 lens so that I could use my 77mm filters from my other lenses. It works great and doesn't look bulky like I expected it to look. This turned out to be a nice inexpensive solution for me...
We like this webcam and we're thinking of getting another. It's more expensive than the ones that our friends have, but it's definitely better.We've been using this with Skype. The video (on the webcam's default settings) is pretty smooth. It's definitely smoother than the video that we get from our friends (our friends compliment us on the video that they're receiving).We've played around with the 60 fps. It's definitely even better. However, we haven't tried to use this with Skype.The webcam sits on top of the latop without a problem . . . as long as we don't move around too much. If the laptop sits on a table or if you don't move much while it sits on your lap, then you won't have a problem. If you move the laptop around a lot, the webcam WILL fall off or end up pointing in the wrong direction.We like it.
The headphones are crystal clear works great. I would recommend this product to anyone. They are also comfortable. great great
User promised Treo 650 Stylus pack, but delivered Treo 600 styluses. Very dissatisfied.
This was the best price I could find anywhere. They were fast with shipping. I love the MP3 player as it holds lots of music and pictures, plus has an FM radio.
first one i had quit working, bought this one & it doesn't work. Guess I'm forced into buying a new 4gen shuffle. :(
Camera case fits my P3 camera perfectly, a nice protective skin. Unfortunately, that's all it is, it provides no real protection from shock. Just don't throw your camera and case around, drop it, etc... and you'll be fine with this case.
`For most internet service providers, all you have to do is plug it between your cable or DSL modem and your PC and its ready.`I currently have only one machine using a cable modem connection and chose this router as a hardware firewall - with a view to future networking. My service provider, however, is a bit more protective about potential sharing of a connection than most. Even so, one phone call to a very helpful member of Linksys tech support had the system running perfectly.`Can't ask better of the router or the company. I recommend this product specifically and Linksys generally.
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.
Don't waste your time! I purchased this computer a year anda half ago. Since then I've had nothing but problems.Continuous overheating and shutdowns, the cd/dvd rom stoppedworking, the screen broke, the battery never works for morethan ten minutes even if it's fully charged. I have taken itin to be serviced 4 times at best buy. Every time somethingnew is fixed but the same problems still remain. It is incredibly slow, and too much hassle, not a good buy at all.1500 of my dollars down the drain. Don't let it happen to you.
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.
The black ink cartridge is for this HP printer and worked for less than a month with limited use but as of very recent messages started from the printer that now make the ink cartridge use very user NON friendly. Possibly the seller has a solution for such. At this point it is just not worth the time and trouble to self troubleshoot such things.
GPS has worked great ever since I bought it. I have only had it for a bit so I cant say much about it, so far I would highly recommend it.
Don't waste your $10!! I'm not a prosumer even, but the blue ghosting/flare is very noticeable on half my photos! This cheap filter is useless, I can't see anyone using it for more than a couple of weeks. Go for the better multi-coated ones, I don't know which but I'm researching it right now.
I was fully aware of the 90 degree plug on one end and actually ordered it for that reason. I wanted to plug it into my DVD drive at the top of my case so a 90 degree plug sounded like a great idea. The issue is, the 90 degree plug is upside down. It is designed to go from the bottom of the case up, not the top of the case down. It still worked, I just had to essentially put it in upside down, but at 18 inches it was plenty long enough anyway.Just something you should keep in mind when ordering. Otherwise it is a great cable and either way it's worth the $1-$2 you pay for it.
We've been using one of these for years. We grow our own popcorn and love the way this popper pops. Today I am ordering one for our son. Quite a few reviewers mention the need to order lots of concentrators. The description on Amazon says they can be used 12 times with oil, 25 times without. This is absolutely true. It's a waste to throw them away too quickly. Just wipe it clean and store in a little zippy bag for the next time. Replace when it gets too dark. We pop corn almost every day, and can make one last 2-3 weeks. The popper itself does very well in the dishwasher.
This product looks and feels great but is complete junk. I had two of these coolers. The fans rattle and make a ton of noise. I would use it 24/7 for my laptop and they would just break down. Amazon replaced it for me once and when the second one failed they just gave me a refund. DO NOT BUY if you need a laptop cooler spend a few extra bucks and getZALMAN Ultra Quiet Notebook Cooler Model ZM-NC1000 Black
A perfect match for my camera to replace the ones I lost and reasonably priced. I would recommend for all.
Seems to be working great at work, less tangled phone cords YAY! It spins and doesnt tangle, sound quality is normal.
I have spent more for disc wallets and got a lot less. It isn't perfect but I believe it protects the discs better than any of my other wallets. It would be nice to have removable pages but that can be worked around.
I purchased this on a whim for a great price to attempt to clear up some of the clutter in my office from having another boom box unit's (audiovox xmb-10 for xm express) antennae wire on the floor and out the window. The build in small antennae without a wire and the price (new) being as good as I got it for, I figured the risk was ok to order it for my audiovox XM express EZ. Even though this unit says for Sportscaster and Roady models, I utilized the car kit base that came with my express EZ (which fits somewhat in the clip) and hooked up the 3 connections (antennae, sound, power). The sportscaster power supply worked for my unit. The sound is as good as the other boom box I have, and it fits nicely into the window sill in the office with good reception (2-3 bars) without having a big wire balled up for the antennae. I also have an altec lansing unit (xm 3120) that I use with this unit I keep at home, but the price on those has tripled since I purchased it. With docking speakers getting more difficult to get for my aging receiver, I am very pleased with this find.
I have used both the car charger and the AC charger and both have performed very well (I don't use the retractable cord). I charge a 4G itouch as well as a 4G Sansa clip mp3 player with these devices and they have proven to charge adequately and much more quickly than it takes to charge these items on the computer. I bought two packages, one for myself and one for a friend and her set is working just as well as mine (she uses hers exclusively to charge a Sansa Clip mp3 player). It seems by way of other reviews that the product isn't consistent with respect to quality control so it may be the luck of the draw if you get a good package or not but for the price even buying two is still reasonable.
I bought this product to by-pass the soundcard in a new Acer aspire Laptop computer . I installed the adapter and the adapter has worked flawlessly ever since. Great bang for the buck.
I love the Garmin Nuvi 360 and so does my girlfriend. That's why I bought another for her as a Christmas gift.
Be alert on this machine. I don't know if the folowing is true of PC users, but I am a Macintosh user and I purchased it recently expecting to be able to effortlessly plug in my G4 and my wife's iMac G3 through the USB Printer Sharing. It's may be true that this is possible, but no one at Brother and our friend much wiser in such matters than us was able to accomplish this. We then learned the best way and perhaps the only way to network was to purchase the additional Network Ethernet board, making the price of the machine not much different than the 1650N. Perhaps I should have payed much closer attention to the specs, but I was left believing this machine would be able to network both our computers and do Postscript. However, this appears to not be true without the extra board.To be fair, the printer worked beautifully when USB connected to just my computer. Compared to my previous lasers I woud have not hestitated giving it a rating of 5 stars. But the discovery of what more I had to spend did push my buttons. BTW, Brother was very helpful once I calmed down and sent more money.We've now connected both computers and it does what it does well. We love the duplex function and variety of controls , the energy saving and the ease. If it weren't for the bump in this process I'd happily give it the extra star.
Sennheiser would have to be the best thing to come out of Germany since the Great Composers. They always produce good quality products that never cease to impress me. It is a great shame that people would prefer to purchase Sony headphones instead of these gems.The HD 433 was my second pair of Sennheiser headphones (the first being the HD 26 portables). The HD 26 was a major step up for me in the hi fi headphones way, and they did serve me well in the time that I had them as my principal headphones. When I purchased the HD 433 howver, they soon fell out of favour as these headphones are fantastic.The sound reproduction is good, and the bass doesn't seem albe to be distorted even at loud volume levels (unless you are using mega bass at full, which is not really need because these headphones are so powerful). The highs are good and the midrange is pretty spot on. These headphones seem to be very popular at CD stores since they seem to always be used at booths.The construction is strong an sturdy and the cables are wrapped around a special hook to prevent you pulling them out of the socket. The only complaint I have with these headphones are that they make your ears really hot if you listen to them for a long period of time.All in all a very good pair of headphones, especially for the price. I have a pair of HD 570s as well but these will not go underused; they will still be taken with me when I need portability.
I've had this lens for almost a year, but hadn't used it much until this weekend, as my Sigma 30mm & 50mm f/1.4 lenses were better fits for low-light situations. However, this weekend I took it to Pawnee National Grassland for some shooting, and I must say, I'm very glad I purchased this lens! At the time, theCanon EF 17-40mm f/4L USMwas very attractive due to its low price, but I went with the 16-35mm because of its better low-light performance. I love the pictures this lens produces! And having f/2.8 instead of f/4 might not seem like a lot of difference, but it is. The only thing that could make this lens better would be Image Stabilization (IS), but I'm fine without that as I can use my Sigma lenses if I really need the low-light performance. If you look at my posted photo of a windmill, you'll see what this lens and a total amateur are capable of!If you would really be stretching your budget to buy this lens, the 17-40mm f/4L and a fast Sigma prime might be a better option for you, but if you can afford it, this lens will thank you for years! This lens, paired with a fast 50mm (f/1.2-1.8) lens, a 135mm f/2L (for full-frame cameras) or the 85mm f/1.2L (for "cropped sensor" cameras), and a 70-200mm of some sort, will keep you content for years. (Unless of course you're a birder, in which case you can never spend enough money on lenses!)Final Analysis: If you're really considering this lens, get it. If you don't, you'll always wonder. The lack of IS in this range makes it even more important for your zoom lenses to be f/2.8. If it's a huge stretch to afford this lens, get the 17-40mm f/4L and a fast 50mm lens, preferably theSigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSMorCanon EF 50mm f1.4 USM.
I am so happy with these etymotic earphones. I use them when I walk my dog in San Francisco and the street noise is almost completely muffled. I can tell because with the previous earphones, I would have to crank up the volume when I went outside. With these, I realized I was never needing to adjust the volume . I get the full range of sound. Before I was missing the bass and percussion on songs and now I get the full range of sound. The songs sound as good as they do on myNAD sound system. I had to order the small size earpieces from Etymotic and you get six pairs in a pack. They are easy to clean. They have rubber or sponge earpieces. I didn't like the sponge because if I was chewing gum, I could hear the sound of my jaw moving!The earphones are great and I would highly recommend them. They are also cheaper than Shure, another good brand.
I bought this product to share a monitor between two computers. It worked perfectly as long as I left both computers on all the time. If I turned off a computer and then turned it back on, I had to unplug the USB cables and then reinsert them into the computer to get the device to recognize the computer that had been off. Needless to say, I unhooked the device and no longer use it.
About the only thing this media player was good for was connecting to Internet radio. It failed at streaming more than one song in a row from my PC. It also doesn't have WPA security for the 802.11b so you're best to hard wire it.Since I don't think you can buy it anymore, I'm not sure what good this review is, but if you're thinking of getting a used one from somebody, I'd recommend you steer clear of the MP101. There are other alternatives that I'm told work much better.Oh yeah, I spent about 3 hours on the phone with Netgear tech support (sure sounded to me like everyone I spoke with was in India) and they were unable to solve the problem.
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!
This is one of the top of the line products that combines both worlds or Home Theaters and office presentations.Great product!!!
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.
despite other reviews about slightly blurry or out of focus pictures, i haven't had that problem at all with this camera. digital noise might be a problem, but you can force a lower iso. if you know enough about photography, camera settings, and lighting, you can take beautiful photos. you just have to know how to use your camera. the macro mode is pretty good, and the multi-spot focusing is nice too. you can control almost everything about the settings, like white balance, iso, shutter speed, as well as a lot of other options. i'd recommend reading the manual and getting to know your camera, but it has a lot of modes, too, for when you just want to point and shoot. you also don't always have to shoot at 5 MP, as that would take up a lot of memory; for web-use, you can shoot at a lower size and take a lot more photos. if you plan on printing, shooting at 5 MP is best. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;the ginormous screen is also very very nice, and i get kind of spoiled with it now.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;overall, i really love this camera, and would totally recommend it to someone looking for more than just a point and shoot.
Superior deal for the price.The cord is too long, & I prefer right angle plugs.I had my local electronics store shorten the cord & replace the jack with a right angle 1 for less than $10.But, for the price I paid, this can't be beat.
This is a big bang for your buck, my olympus sp-510 has proven itself in many areas of photography. the only drawback, is the amount of memory, there doesnt seem to be enough memory for me if i am taking high quality shots... i would recomend a larger memory card if you plan to take lots of high quality pictures. overall great camera for the money
The nature sounds are just OK, but the ability to set different alarms for different times is working well for me. I am NOT a morning person, but hated the jarring buzzing alarms and radio alarms were not waking me up. I use a nature sound for the first 10 minutes then the buzzer. I am waking up in a much better mood :) The buzzer is neat because it starts out at 1 buzz and progresses to more and louder buzzes.
I was a bit skeptical when I bought this. I got if for my motorcycle and I was a bit worried if it would really hold my Garmin GPS secure. After receiving it, I realized I wouldn't have to worry at all. This thing holds the GPS unit very good. No need for a dummy cord or anything. If this is the reason you are holding off on this device, don't worry about it. Your GPS will be safe.
The Fuji 2800 is the smallest 2.1 meg. DC and has a 6X lens. The ergonomics are perfect provided you use your third finder to push the button for photos and not your index finger (which naturally falls over the On/Off button). My wife, the actual "giftee" is technically challenged. I needed a DC with simple to use "point and shoot" technology and this one delivers in SPADES! She is thrilled at the fact that it is NOT a rangefinder (she cuts off heads othewise) and that the screen is bright. Downloading is easy and Fuji appears quite committed in that they have a special user-only web site that is oriented to their customer needs. I am very pleased...
Purchased a demo set from circuit city for $400. This is one of the best LCD displays that I've used so far -exceptional detail and clarity. The SD TV is better than my old 36" Sony Trinitron CRT on digital cable signals. HDTV with HDMI input from my hdr-hc3 is unbelievable with 1080i HD.If the price is right, I'll get another one without hesitation.
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.
This is one of the toys I'm very proud to own; to say the least this toy deserve all the hype it is incredible right from the package, its simplicity to hook up and the ultimate performance. to all who are looking for HD picture and sound this is great for the money and I don't think you will go wrong !!!!!!!!
The bass and treble on this small unit is very impressive. Compact in size, got a remote, rechargeable battery, and it's only $100. Compared to other simliar products with same level power, this is the best pickup.1 minor complaint. I have 2 Ipods, a large video one, and a nano. The base can only fit 1 style. Becareful when you setup the thing, once you fit the Ipod holder into the slot, it's nearly impossible to try to take it out. So if you mistakenly put the wrong one in, literally have to return it to exchange it for a new one.
If you need the best bang for the buck in a MP3 CD Player, this one is the one you want to own! Excellent job playing MP3's. Doing the firmware hack makes it even better!Pros:1. Great features for the price2. No skipping while driving a car3. Plays all my MP3's, including VBR (Variable Bitrate) MP3's flawlessly.4. Sounds great.5. Can upgrade the firmware unofficially.Cons:1. Skips if battery level is too low, don't know if therre is anything SonicBlue could of done to prevent this (I suggest buying a car adapter for using it in the car and rechargable batteries if you want to be truly portable).2. Didn't come with AC adapter or car adapter.3. No officially supported firmware.4. Included headphones stink, spend the money to get a nice pair, it does wonders.5. Why is the highest volume setting still sound low?For those of you out there that want to make MP3's that sound so much better then all other MP3 programs out there (plus much much better then WMA files, don't believe Microsoft's FUD)...look around (or ask) about how to start making great quality MP3's. You'd be amazed how much better your MP3's sound.
I use the USB cable and the wall charger almost every night, because if I'm not charging one iPod, I'm charging the other. They work absolutely great! But, I haven't tried the car charger yet, I'm sure it works too, but if I ever get around to it... YOU will be the second, maybe the third person to know!
Hi, i had before logitech speakers x-530, and i was ok until i saw the reviews of the pro media, so i dicided to buy it.the first diference i notice is the good mids and highs. but for the people that say it's has good bass response, there're wrong. may be because i got used to the bass sound of logitech's but ultra pormedia don't have that boomy sound.so if you plan to buy these speakers, you should get a subwoofer too!I heard Metalica dvd audio it's just amazing!i had an audigy 2 zs with logitech x-530 and with ultra promedia 2.0the three together it' outstandig!Pros:good mids, highs, easy instalationmovies, music sounds perfect.cons:poor bass,sometimes sounds gets distored when volume is high!but it's not necesary to turn the volume up, because it is too loud despite of being only 15 watts per channel. Amazing!
I love this thing. Easy to clean and it gives me QUICK , BOLD, HOT coffee without the plastic taste from drip coffeemakers. all internal parts are stainless steel so your coffee never touches any plastic. no cancer :)
This is the Perfect Tripod for travel or just keeping in your car. It is Very Well Built I can not think of a better design and with almost every product you come across, you have flaws, and So you think of on how to improve upon the product...Not with this Tripod. It is Very light,Super Compact. The Friction of every moving part is to perfection. Each locking mechanism will keep you confident that nothing will be slipping or creeping on you. To top it off the carrying bag is made to last it also is constructed of The Highest Quality. Manfrotto put alot of thought into this and never overlooked any details. Niether did they try to save some money with second rate materials. The only issue you might have with this is that it may be to light for you if you had a heavier camera with a bigger lens and a flash tilted all the way down and it was really windy. Other than that it is a great Buy, Definetly worth the money and definatly worth writing about.
As soon as I opened the box and plugged it up for the first time, only one fan worked. I haven't even had the unit for 1 hour yet and it doesn't work right. Sending it back
The Good:Good sound quality.DesignThe bad:Can't keep up with lound bass (when you play them max LOUD) and they start cranking.Ears staring to sweat after you have them on for a while. Skin erritates because they headphones made of Velour.Overall: can't say that I'm not happy. I like them and I very satisfied with overal performance and sound. But they could substitute Velour to leather,
i got this player for a christmas present in 2001. it broke in march of 2002. one day, i pressed play and it said that there was no cd in it. now, only one cd works in it. and when i do put that cd in, it skips and i can barely hear the song. i do not recommend this prodcut to anyone who wants to buy a cd/mp3 player.
The connectors are well assembled and the cable works well with very little gain loss. I'm very satisfied with this product.
After going through multiple Sony sport headphones - which seemed to have a 3 week half life - I decided to move up to Sennheiser sport headphones. This set has been rugged and reliable. The sound quality is more than adequate for exercise, with surprisingly solid bass response. Additionally, while the Sony sport phones would loose output from heavy sweating, this pair has never missed a note.For someone who is not comfortable with ear bud headphones or other in-ear models I recommend this model without reservation.
Bought it for Canon Powershot SX10 IS with the hood and it fits perfect. There is enough room to store additional batteries - you can use the divider to adjust fit the camera depending on whether you keep the lens hood on or not. There are separate pockets for accessories - to store memory card, lens cleanting kit etc.The bag itself is well padded, and nicely manufactures. I feel comfortable the camera will be well protected. Lowepro bags are always best. And the All Weather (AW) cover is very usefull future if you are caught is some rough weather!
I'm happy with my DV-970 so far. The only complaint I have is the sound quality when playing a CD is not as good as my CD player (I thought I could get rid of my CD player and save rack space). This should not be a surprise though as the CD player was more expensive. Also, my AV receiver remote does not have a code for oppo since it's not as popular as other brands.
The Sharp Aquos 15' Flat-Panel LCD TV (Silver} has a superb picture with about as many features as you could ever use. Made in Japan, as I believe all of the "Aquos" brands are, it is superior to those that are from other countries by a great deal, and well worth the few extra dollars!
well all know ink companies rip us off, but for the convenience I still bought this. No problems with it, and works fine.
Great value, However I can see how the springs could fail after time with wear and tear.
No matter what the lighting conditions I can expect perfectly neutral results using the WhiBal. I shoot only raw and often in varying combinations of daylight, incandescent, and fluorescent lights. I don't believe there's a better way to obtain digital color accuracy than an accurate reference and I don't believe there's a more accurate or convenient reference than a WhiBal.
Got these to use with my Dragon Naturally Speaking based upon good reviews from Dragon. They are terrific...very comfortable and even work when I have my hearing aids in...no buzzing from my hearing aids and no interference. There was lots of background noise while I was dictating, and they didn't pick up that noise so my dictation came out perfectly. Highly recommend them.
This is not a drum unit, it is 4 units to refill your toner cartridge
I bought these headphones for my then 15-month year old. They fit great, but he refused to wear them (since he hated putting things on his head.) When my son was 26-months, we took them out again in hopes that he would take to them the second time. He did. He loved wearing them and they worked perfectly on a plane trip. The ear pieces are very comfortable and soft. I love the fact that there was an external volume control. They are light weight, but a little bulkier than I would have liked.However, after only 3 weeks of moderate use, somehow a wire must have gotten disconnected, and only one ear had sound. I was disappointed, and rather than ordering another $20 headset, I order theSony Mdr-222Kd/Blk Childrens Headphones (Black), which cost $13. The Sony model ear pieces are made of spongy material, and although they fit his head, they kept slipping. (Granted, the description says that they are sized for 8-year olds, but my son has a large head.) We didn't have the slippage problem with the Kidz Gear one.If I had to do it over again, I would probably order the Kidz Gear headset again, despite the cost, and hope for the best!
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!
IM 75 years old and have had a ton of popcorn poppers in my life timeNever have I had one that I like moreTook a couple times to figure out the time to let it pop on my Microwave but I know nowPops everything just fine. I do use orville though
My only complaint is that my computer and printer does not read the scan disc when I insert it directly into the devices. It works great for the camera though.
You describe your "Toshiba 30HF84 30 inch HDTV-Ready TV" as weighing 88.2 pounds. Toshiba and other vendors say it is 118 pounds. It makes a difference to my intended purchase. Can you explain?ashleyja@comcast.net
Great product. I mounted my 52" TV and wanted to hide the equipment directly below it in the basement. This transmitter works great for me DVR, DVD Played and sound system. No complaints.
Amazon delivered the goods right on time and the goods are good. I have been using the LaCie drive for some HD video editing and it has yet to crash or malfunction which is superb.P.S I wish amazon would have made it availible in Canada.
I really enjoy my Olympus c4000z and this kit is a great addition. The wideangle and telephot lenses give good results as do the filters. The cleaning kit is handy and the small trypod is useful in some scenarios and it is easy to carry in my camera bag. I would definitely recommend this kit and would purchase it again.
I am a computer technician of 15 years, and I am constantly frustrated by Sony computers. The parts are proprietary and difficult to find, or test. Because the parts are proprietary, they are expensive. Combining the monitor, keyboard and the computer is a bad idea unless the computer is designed to be portable such a laptop/ notebook. A compromise is made in a notebook computer because it is designed to be light and portable- the Sony PCV-W510G is neither. This computer is neither a desktop nor a notebook, so the compromise is not justified. If the keyboard breaks, you can not run out to Fry's or BestBuy to replace it. Likewise, if the monitor fails you are forced to replace the screen as if it were a notebook. (expensive!)You have all your eggs in one basket and an expensive basket it is. Stay away from this one unless you can afford disposable computers like disposable tooth brushes.
I got this filter and haven't had any problems with it getting scratched... Its doing what I need it to!Protect my LENS!!!
I have been looking at buying a center channel speaker for my set up and I have found it. It is very clear but not to bright. It reproduces voices really good. I compaired it to the Kilipse that are also in this range and polk cs 2. Thi sone sounded the best to me. I was able to get mine for $120 so shop around. But do go to a store and bring a cd that you like and listen to it with your other speaks if they have them and you will see what i mean.
I bought this woofer to replace the Lanzar MAX124 thinking it was the same woofer. Well I was wrong. This woofer was being pushed by a Planet Audio mono amp that was pushing 400 watts. I could smell the voicecoil smoking after about a month and two weeks after that, the woofer was dead. I had the MAX124 not MAXP124 and it lasted four years before it finally died. Stay away from this woofer!
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).
After about 6 months of use, this actually snapped in half. I certainly would not purchase this again, and will not recommend it.
Very disappointed in this product. The product I ordered said it was USB adaptable. The one I recieved was capatable with windows 97! This product is over 14 years old! So to say the least, it was not compatable with my windows XP laptop. So now I have a mouse that my daughter can't use. She was very upset (she's 3) and doesn't understand why it won't work.
I reviewed a variety of audio preamps. I needed two channels and little sophistication in the device. I purchased this GE product because I thought the brand name would represent some degree of reliability. What I recieved was a device with one working channel and one totally inoperative channel. The single channel which is working is adiquate, but I thought I would have two. If this random sample of one represents what you want when you buy GE, go ahead and purchase. But, you have been warned, GE is no better than any off shore no name brand. The wrapper is written by a native English speaker and other indications looked good. The product is a failure.
We love this camera and have been happy that the video (while lower quality) is very convenient to capture with this camera. Using quicktime, the video clips can be emailed easily, too.
I have gone through several modems, routers and firewalls and have yet to see such a wonderful combination of features and reliability all in one box.The Versalink modem/wireless router/(firewall, etc.) exceeded my expectations.Modem: fast speeds, connects easily, was plug and play for me out of the box.Wireless: excellent reception and signal on my laptops. Beats my LinkSys WRT54G easily.Wired: 4 wired ports provide additional connectivity to wired computers/print servers, etc.).Firewall: LOTS of options, intuitive web browser configuration.Usability: VersaLink is packed with features and yet is user friendly. Easy for beginner and powerful for a power user.Reliability: Before Versalink, I had to reboot my old modems frequently. No more rebooting with Versalink.Definately recommended.
Works great for router to lap top, and for Xbox 360. Good price compared to stores, and ebay. Used from basement up to 1st floor.
The earphones were very uncomfortable. Even the small ear cushions were uncomfortable. The spongy inserts were so compressed upon arrival that they did not expand to block exterior noise. The wires were so stiff that they were difficult to route over the ear for security.
I bought this as a Christmas Present for my GF. She has a slight problem with directions and I thought this would be a great help. We took a trip to Chicago and she printed off directions from one of the on-line map sites. We hooked up the TomTom and put in the address we were heading to. It told us how long the trip would take and kept it updated along with the distance. Turn by turn right to the front door. It worked so well, we never did use the printed directions and my GF is now a believer in the TomTom. Well worth the investment.
In my opinion it's not good at all less than 1 star. Spent a lot of time trying to get it zeroed in but it just don't work. Barely better than nothing at best. John
I just got this pair, and at first I was angry at the headphones. I couldn't believe how horrible they were.I've finally found the secret to them, though. You have to have the volume on the source turned up all the way for the maximum SNR (signal to noise ratio). If the volume on the source is up all the way, these are pretty good headphones. There are still some goofy issues with them, but I think they'll do just fine.Sound is good, they're comfortable if you have the band at at the proper tightness, and the range is adequate (no 150 feet, though).
Bought this influenced more by the price. However was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality. Nice little speakers with good quality out-put. Surely a good deal for people who prefer listening to music at a low relaxing volume.
This is my second LaCie and like the first ( a little 80GB) it works flawlessly with my PowerBook and iBook. I use it to back up both computers and have never had any read/write issues. It's quiet and looks cool too. LaCie will always be my first choice for external hard drives.
Pleasant to the eye, pretty sturdy construction, small, but only uses 4 out of 5 shelves if you want to use it for DVDs! I like the rack, but think it is overpriced! With shipping, it was way too much money for what it is!
works great hooked 2 pairs up in my store and they sound good might by another few pairs for other stores
I have to get on the bandwagon here. This is a superb little camera, definately five stars! I also have the TZ1, which showed promise, but has limitations. In my review of the TZ1, I noted it had lots of "noise" and pictures shouldn't be printed much beyond 4x6 inches if they were to be sharp. I also wanted more manual controls.The TZ3 fixes and improves almost everything about the TZ1 and adds some new, very useful features. The noise has been drastically reduced, the lens is better, the sensor is bigger, and the processor is not only faster, but produces better pictures. The TZ3 adds a very handy "function" button - or I should say function capability - the number of buttons is the same - which gives immediate access to five or so "most used" settings without having to go into the menues - of which there are several.The TZ3 keeps the Mega Optical Image Stabilization and adds Intelligent ISO, increases the sensitivity without adding noise,(I have not tried the 3200 setting yet.), increases the size of the viewing screen, etc., etc.The TZ3 is a "well-rounded," and very capable camera. There is simply no comparison between the TZ1 and the TZ3 as far as the quality of the pictures. The TZ3 wins hands down. In my opinion it also beats some big name, higher priced digicams - a couple of which I own - rather handily.Of course, the big selling point for the TZ3 is still the 10X lens - now with wide angle capability - on a pocket-sized point and shoot camera. This lens is SHARP, and combined with larger sensor and the new processor yields some excellent results.While there are no manual controls, per se, the camera seems to do very well without them. Pictures are sharp, exposures seem nicely done (haven't tried it at night yet, but low light forrest shots were excellent), colors were accurate, appropriately saturated, and vivid (OK. I like the vivid setting.), good contrast, etc. There are a variety of AF settings, settable focal points, and focus modes. There is also exposure compensation, and exposure bracketing available - and they work well! The live histogram is a welcome bonus. The TZ3 focuses down to about 2 inches in macro mode - again with excellent, sharp results. The TZ3 is very well speced out.One nice thing that is gone is the lens cap on the TZ1. It was really not to inconvenient, but seemed always to be swinging in the wind to add yet another source of camera shake. The TZ3 lens includes an built in lens cover. Very welcome.I currently own five top flight digicams (including this one), and have owned about that many others, I am most impressed with this one - for combined convenience and results. It is a quantum step forward.I also have a couple of quite nice, and fairly complete DSLR kits. They are wonderful, and in a class by themselves, but when I want very nice pictures and the convenience of a pocketable point and shoot with a 10X, wide angle lens, or a back up for the DSLRs, the TZ3 is now my camera of choice.
Great for older people who have trouble seeing and don't want to wear glasses to see who is calling
Verbatim DL DVDs are the only ones that have worked for me 100% of the time. I've tried Memorex and some generic brands but my only positive experience is with theses. Great for backing up movies without any quality loss and storing large amounts of any media.
Have had this camera for nearly 6 months and it has taken some fabulous shots. For the price tag that it comes in at - it is a neat buy. Also the 6x zoom (which was the feature that made me buy it) is just perfect (for me). On the downside it seems to have problems in low-light conditions (as almost all digital cameras do) and that is an area which leaves some things to be desired. Also since the 6x zoom is not stabilized you can use it only in the best of lighting conditions.All in all a great value for money and a good buy for enthusiasts who do not want all manual controls but do desire a lot more zoom power.
This product is great and its quality exceeds its price. Its easy to use and clean. Just be sure to get rid of the dust within it at least once a month.
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.
This is a replacement for one I bought when I first got my camera. Recently, I dropped my camera and this lens saved my camera lens! The protector lens cracked, but the camera lens and the camera are fine. I think the fact that this protection lens has a metal ring helped a lot.I *strongly* recommend using protection lenses on all your cameras! I'm no professional, but I use my equipment pretty hard (and I'm clumsy too!). It saved my $800 camera from costly repairs I really couldn't afford.
While not the ultimate fan, these are the ones I use to build motherboard and card coolers. They are quiet, they work well, and all of mine are still running.
I had a chance to compare it with a Tokina glass. Canon is better on a contrast and better on a distortion, same or even slightly worse on a sharpness, and complete looser on a build quality.If you are ok with 12mm - get Tokina.
The speaker adjacent to the cord gives great sound but the speaker opposite side of the cord is horrible. The head set is very bulky. Despite these inconviences this product has great sound.
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.
Wanted to replace my 1280 and was told the 1400 was it. Took hours to finally get it added to my printer list (I am on an IMac). Ate ink at supersonic rates and those new inks are EXPENSIVE and are not available in stores! Yes, get through Epson and free shipping. But it takes over $100 to get them!Then the printer wouldn't work. Made repeated calls and after all kinds of actions at long-distance rates, was told mine was inop and another would be sent. Another week elapsed before it showed up. At this point, I am in the second hour of trying to get it to work. I now have "communication error." No printer.I'll call again before I throw it in the ocean as a boat anchor! So far it has essentially been worthless!
Bought this for my work in the engine room, they work better than the Navy uses.
This is an excellent remote. Some of the things I like the most:1. Retains memory even if the batteries die. No risk of loosing all those keys you've "taught" it though the learning sequence.2. Unlimited memory -- has enough memory to "learn" every button.3. Ergonomic -- All the key buttons are easily reached and the shape of the remote guides your hand to the correct positioning. Also, button placement and shape makes it easy to operate without looking at it.4. Hauppauge devices like the media-MVP use what is called "RC5" infra-red codes. Some learning remotes cannot learn these types of codes, but the URC-100 is able to learn RC5 codes without a problem.5. I have both TIVO and MYTHTV. My MYTHTV front-end is a Hauppauge Media-MVP box running the MYTHTV front-end software. The remote is able to control both without a problem.6. "Beam strength" is excellent - amongst the best I've used.7. "SHIFT" button is handy. It allows you to map a second function to any key and it is very intuitive. On my TIVO I have the "FF" button mapped to 30-second-skip-forward; "SHIFT-FF" is mapped to the regular fast-forward. "REW" button is mapped to "8-second instant replay"; "SHIFT-REW" is mapped to regular reverse. On my DVD player "menu" is mapped to the "menu" function; "SHIFT-menu" is mapped to "top level menu" function.The one area for improvement would be adding separate "skip forward" / "skip backward" buttons, as they have on their MX-5 remote. Having said this, the "SHIFT" approach described above provides a good solution and the ergonomics of the URC-100 are significantly better than the MX-5.
I ordered this Next Generation remote to replace a Pyramid repeater which only worked with a Jensen RF remote control I used with a DirecTV receiver - all within close room proximity. The Pyramid always refused to control any DTV box funtions when room temperature was above 79-degrees F. Easily set up, the Next Generation now gives me complete control at any temperature from EVERY room in the house using the remote control that came with the DTV receiver. Instructions said to leave the spare rechargable battery in the charging base - but then, the charge light is always on. Rather than risk over-charging the spare battery, I removed it from the base. Either way, this had no impact on the unit's excellent performance. I highly recommend this device. As always, Amazon service was quick and trouble-free.
I needed a set of headphones that would give me good sound quality, but more importantly, block outside noise. These are perfect for just that! Because they cover the entire ear, I hear absolutely nothing but the sound coming from my computer. Great product!
The Belkin speaker wire I purchased seems to be a very good quality. I am pleased with the product, overall.
This battery pack came charged and ready to use. It works fine on my cordless phone. I am very satisfied with this product. I recommend this product and the company.
The Tiffen UV Protectin Filter is a fine filter. It's a basic filter, unobtrusive and doesn't harm the optics of my camera.
It is the perfect match for the camera, of course. Is is a lightweight, yetsecure case for the SD850.I tested it in Red Sea, taking picture of a Dugongo !I'd love to have some accessories available, like filters (when you are diving the blue component becomes significant below 10m) and more powerfuls underwater flash.Anyway, a good price/quality balance.
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.
Do note that appearantly two versions of this set exist, both having identical names. It seems as if the sets released before 2005 suffer from many problems which have been taken care of with all new sets (released 2005 and later).I will be reviewing the newer set.The keyboard feels very solid and made of high quality material (high quality plastic). Pressing the buttons feels very good.It has a 4-directional scrollwheel on the side which I don't find very useful but it works just fine. The reception seems to be very good. The only bad thing I can say is that if you stop using the keyboard for about half-an-hour it goes into power-save mode which implies that it takes the keyboard (and mouse) about 1-2 seconds to wake up. So there will be a short delay after not using them for a while (or upon turing the computer on), but I hardly find this a problem.I did not notice any other problem whatsoever. No lag or any other negative effects. The keyboard works just like a wired one.The mouse is quite big. It also has a 4-directional scroll wheel. Clicking the scrollwheel requires a lot of force (relatively for a mouse) which isn't the best thing in my opinion. The placement of the back/forward buttons on the mouse is not very natural as well. The mouse does not feel as smooth as other mice I have tried, including the optical wireless (not BT) mouse I have used before. It seems as if its refresh rate is inferior. This is not affected by the range, within 15 feet of the transciever the tracking is identical (my room does not allow me to test beyond that range). You get used to this however but this is the reason I only give it 4 stars.I can't comment on battery life since I only have this set for a week, but so far I have had no problems. Setting up this set was very easy and intuitive, took me 5 minutes at most.The BT dongle should be able to take care of other BT devices as well. I have previously used a generic BT dongle to communicate with my Nokia phone using PC suite. Unfortunately sometimes the connection is simply lost using Microsoft's dongle, I have no idea why but it just happens (though it does work most of the time). I took care of this by returning my old dongle back (so now I am using two dongles), but obviously this is not a proper solution. This might be a local problem, however, since most of the time the connection did work fine.Overall, the keyboard gets 10/10, the mouse gets a 7.5/10 and the dongle gets 7.5/10.The only real comparison to this set is Logitech's diNovo which also suffers from some problems and costs at least 50% more, so if you do need a BT desktop set this may be your best solution.
I have an older computer with ony 4 usb ports and a laptop with 2 usb ports. I have 4 external drives and a printer and various other devices that require usb, and all i have to do is disconnect it from one computer and plug it into the other and everything Works great. As far as small flash drives that require external power i have no idea. hope some reviewer will elaborate on that. In any case its well worth the money. It stays forever lit, and thats okay. It will look funny 10 years from now when the lights are extinguished.
Great little Leather Case for our new Canon Powershot camera (the SD1100IS), with almost matching color. It would have been great though if a second battery would have fit somewhere in the case - luckily the battery last long, only once were we caught with an empty battery - we had not charged the battery during the night after a 'heavy' day with many pictures and some video's.
I guess I consider myself a "intermediate/pro-amateur", and I mostly shoot high school, and youth league sporting events. I also recently upgraded to a Canon 40D camera body and a 2.8f 70-200mm Canon L series lens. This combination weighs about 3+ pounds, and on a long day shooting seems to be much more. This Tamrac Boomrang N-5057 was worth every penny! It is hard to believe it takes the weigh burdon out of my thoughs and lets me concentrate on the athletes and picture taking. Bt far the most comfortable strap I have ever owned.
We have been very happy with this camera so far. The zoom and the Optical Image Stabilization work great. The Scene modes can be a little confusing, but overall it is easy to operate and has nice buttons.It also has a nice feel to it, and the screen is big and beautiful. The only negative is that it is quite a bit larger than our Canon SD-550 that it is replacing. I guess that is the price you pay for better zoom.PS - When the lens is zoomed all the way out, you get more of the scene than with most cameras! It is great in tight spaces.
Really like thse mini-cans. Have a pair of Sens for home use and they're impressive...but to big for running!! So thought that I'd give these babies a try; glad I did. Very impressed. They stay put, produce much deeper bass that I would ever expected for their size, and I like the reflective strip on the neck band. I guess the only thing I don't particularly care for is the color...but, one day, while running, a group of young teens were filing past...looked like they had been to a church picnic. Anyway, the all looked and uttered, "cool, man"! So, maybe I'm just old fashioned..the kids liked the color.Top ranks for these. Sennheiser has another winner, in my book.
This is a Horrible camera!!! That's probably why there has been a major price reduction. Don't waste your money. Every picture is blurry. I've read the manual and been on the Sony website for tech support. I don't understand how so many other people gave this camera 5 stars.
I have to say, after hearing many different brands of audio equipment out there. KLH is the best deal I've seen yet. I see all these people saying how they have so many problems, what are you people doing to this sub for it to stop working that fast? It has an internal amp, that doesn't mean you need to use the speaker inputs with high amp and then have the gain up high. Are you running it for long periods with bass testers or something? Read the manual, it says to prevent long and loud bass for extended periods of time. Maybe you people just don't know how to use audio equipment the proper way and with care for the equipment as well. And anyways, just like with a car for instance, you don't get it and then floor it until you break it in a little, the same thing goes for audio equipment.Besides the aspect of its &quot;problems&quot; people seem to have generated with this speaker, I would say it has the quality of some Velodyne subs, and they are almost 2 times the price for an 8&quot; subwoofer. So, all I can say is, if you want an awesome stereo system and don't want to refinance your house, go with KLH for everything, I've had no problems with any of my equipment (Digital Dolby Receiver, Floors, Bookshelfs, Sub and my other stereo w/ 8&quot; bookshelfs).
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.
I am impressed by this sturdy little sucker. It hold my strobe and umbrella very easily. I love the air cushion that it has. It doesn't pinch or slam down when you lower it, and pops up when you unscrew it to move it up. The only thing that was difficult was opening the feet for the first time. Works great so far.
I am not an audiophile. I'm just a gal who knows what she likes and who loves her music, and these earphones, combined with my OMG-I-Love-It 80G Video Ipod, transport me. These earphones are by far one of the best purchases I have made in years. They are comfortable, lightweight and the sound, oh the sound. I hear my music in a whole new way with these. I bought them in January so I have had them for quite a while and still marvel at them. I had an issue this week with the left side losing all sound. I was devastated. I called the E.R. Customer Service and Mike told me to simply replace my filter (of which they provide you 4 extras) which I did and problem solved. I love these phones. Buy them without hesitation!
This product works wonders. We installed it in the laundry room (which happens to be behind the wall we hung our flat panel on). We can change channels from practically anywhere & it always works. We had a different extender before this one & returned it to Amazon.com and replaced it with this one. We read the reviews and decided to try it. This product always works and we have never had 1 instance of trouble. If you need a remote control extender buy this one! :)
If you are looking for a system you can rely on, then this is the one for you. It is my very first GPS. I am 50 and was worried that it would be too difficult for me to figure out. ITS NOT, and it works. Super simple, spot on directions. It doesnt have a lot of bells and whistles but all I want it for is for accurate directions period. I got that and a low price tag too. I am thrilled. I dont have any complaints right now.If something should change I will update my review but I dont see that happening. Enjoy!
I bought this router so I could connect two laptops to the Internet using Ethernet cables in multiple rooms. I might have considered Wi-Fi, but I'm too poor, and honestly, I'm too lazy to put forth the effort of figuring it out. Anyway, this Netgear router is really easy to install, unobtrusive after installation, and if you've used a router before at all, you don't have to learn anything new.After popping in the installation CD, I had the router up and running in less than ten minutes. It spells everything out in plain English (or whatever language you choose). I had a router before that I had to unplug at least once every day because it would freeze, but since installation about a week ago, I haven't had to touch this router at all. If I want to take my laptop from the study to the living room, all I have to do is unplug the study's ethernet cable and plug in the living room's ethernet cable. Five seconds later, I'm back on the Internet. No restarts needed.I'm really happy with this router so far. The only reason I give it four stars is because I've had it only a week. If it keeps working this well in a couple month's time and I have the option, I'll definitely return to give it five stars.The router's even kind of cute, sitting there with its little legs . . .
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.
I am satisfied with this buy as well I am telling you amazon rarely ever disappoints a great buy I would recommend this to any one
I was having probs with my Dell overheating and shutting down. Since I started using this, I have not had that problem. It really is quiet! A previous review said it was a tad flimsy, I would agree but I also set it on a laptop pad so I wont break it. It was well worth the price.
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
I've bought several of these batteries as I have owned two panasonic cameras that use them. My problem is I keep losing them, but then that is my fault. These batteries perform as well as the originals at a fraction of the cost. There's no need to buy Panasonic's original when these are available at such a good price.
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.
To make this stuff work, you will need many cotton balls and patience! Drop, wipe, rub repeat 300 times and voila! Your screen is bran new! Worth every penny!
I was worried this might not work with my setup but had no problems running at 1920x1200! My setup is:Thinkpad T42AMD/Asus A8N-E (nforce 4 ultra)
Bought this as a christmas gift for my wife. I got to try it out a few times and was never disappointed with the results. Wish I read up on the reviews before I got it, might have got something else instead.
Excellent product. Using GSAK macrosmakes it a great paperless geocachingunit too. Bluetooth feature makeshands-free cellphone calls a breeze.
Going on two months now without a flaw. Batteries stay fully charged and bring new life to old phones. Recommeded
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.
i love my shuffle. i used to use my 80 g ipod classic when i walked my dogs but it was always in my way.(even with an arm band, the headphone cord) the shuffle is perfect. great sound, small, clips onto anything. stays out of my way when i have to bend over and still hold onto two dogs. would never give up my classic but for walking the dogs this is perfect especially at this price
the cost of the warranty is 1/4 the price of a new laptop. It took 7 months to get service through a similar group, warrantech and repairmaster, and they only wanted to service it after we had reinstalled the operating system. For a laptop which had problems with a faulty fan they wanted an operating system reinstall!
I don't know how good these are yet. I hope they are pretty good. I'm no audiophile or something, but I have heard that this brand is very high quality. I am getting them tommorow. Ill edit this review if I can.EDIT: When I got these, they turned out to be fake. They still sounded pretty good in my opinion, but that's because I've never even had expensive IEMs. They lasted about 3 months, and then the casing came off.It was one of those "too good to be true" cases.
I have had mine for over a year now and I am still very pleased. I like the fact that it takes one AAA that last for a good while. I don't have to charge it. It's lightweight and I can fit it the little fold-over pocket on my running pants. Easy to toggle from one song to the next. But my FAVORITE part is the snap in/snap out feature that allows you to plug the unit directly into your USB port. Works great with WMP.
I really satisfied with the Plasma TV.The color is excellent.This TV also has PC input which is great for me.
I like the idea of being able to slap up my iQue in GPS mode on the windshield of my Eurovan and go, while keeping it charged. In that respect, the suction cup mount partially works: it keeps the GPS going perfectly, but the suction cup is both too small and too ineffective to stay put where I slap. It kept losing suction (this is where "it sucks" would have been an attribute) and dropping off the windshield, to lie on its side 'til the next Rest Area. I finally resolved the issue by attaching the grip half of Velcro tape to the suction cup, rotating the cup, and attaching the stand to my dashboard carpet cover. That works just fine, and I continue to have the benefits others alluded to without having to deal with a loose iQue. You might want to consider the sand-bag version, or keep in mind that if this unit won't suck, you can stick it.
I'm on record with a total rave of Etymotic's ER-6 headphones - but the ER-4P is vastly more satisfying. The difference is bass (the most immediately obvious difference). The ER-4p has phenominal bass for headphones - probably state of the art in this reguard. But what makes the ER-4p really special is its amazing dynamics. The soundstage is huge, and sonic textures leap out of velvet silence. It's hard to characterize superb dynamics. Music sounds "bigger". Quiet passages have more presence - and louder passages have more inner detail. Another strength of the ER-4p is that the extra bass energy allows the vibrant treble detail to sound balanced - not strident or analytical (as the ER-6 can sometimes sound). Between the dynamics and the bass, the ER-4p ends up sounding more musical and alive than the ER-6 (and thus virtually every other earphone). There is a touch of mid-bass ripeness - sometimes deep voices like Mark Knopfler sound a little chesty. There's also a downside the huge dynamics - sometimes a touch of congestion can creep in during crescendo peaks. The flip side of this is that quiet passages can have enormous presence and emotional power. Small scale accoustic stuff and female vocalists shine and have amazing presence. Nora Jones, for example, has never sounded better. Big rock doesn't suffer either. The fantastic treble detail and huge deep bass makes both classical and rock really slam. These really are amazing phones.There are the usual caveats of an in-ear-canal headphone: Ear-canal type headphones like these must be inserted ALL the way down into the ear canal to get good bass. The better the seal the better the bass. One of my ear canals isn't straight and I sometimes have trouble getting that ear's earphone properly positioned. Once I do - the bass on these phones is amazing. This issue causes problems for some. Some people just can't tolerate something in their ears. My wife uses foam earplugs all the time but she's too squeamish to insert these earphones properly. I know plenty of people with this issue. Be honest with yourself about this before you make the plunge. If ear canal type earphones are not inserted all the way to make a good seal they sound tinny and lightweight with no bass.Then there's the usual caveat for any high-end audio transducer: it's only worth the money if you've made sure the signal you're feeding it can do it justice. If your source material is great you'll thrill to hear all of it. You'll hear things you never heard before, guaranteed. If your source isn't good - you'll hear that too. I suspect this is the source of many of the complaints. There are a lot of people listening to low grade portable players - or to audio files with too much compression. Check out any peer to peer sharing sites and you'll find lots of audio tracks that sound like they were ripped off a poorly tuned AM radio station. If this is your music collection you should probably stick to cheap earbuds that soften and roll off the music. Etymotics will sound glorious if you are using lossless compression or high-bit rate encoding off good source material.I'm an audiophile. At home I tweak room accoustics, cable types, speaker placement and the like. My lifestyle dictates I end up doing much of my listening on commuter busses, airplanes, subways, and long walks across the city. The Etymotics and my iPod - filled with losslessly compressed tunes gives me an audiophile experience on the road. I frequently hear things on this rig that I don't hear even on my high-resolution home system. This kind of musical satisfaction at this price is astounding - a total bargain. Part of what makes it work so well for passenger transport use is the excellent isolation. These things are earplugs - plain and simple. They cut out ambient noise exactly like earplugs. Be aware that sonic isolation can be dangerous for pedestrians, bikes, drivers, and motorcyclists. You can't hear the car horn that might save your life. I walk NYC streets all the time with these on, but when I jaywalk I'm extra careful to look both ways.I've used ER-6s for last 3 1/2 years or so and was deeply in love. I'm probably a good candidate for Sensas, Ultimate Ears, or other expensive exotic phones, but decided to upgrade to the ER-4ps on reputation when the ER-6s began to lose some sonic integrity after years of hard use and rough treatment. (I use the ER-6s at the gym now - where they sound great and stay put during vigorous exercise). At first the ER-4p's bass was over-ripe. They need some burn-in time. After 5 hours or so the bass came into line with the rest of the frequencies. It is still extremely strong - sometimes almost overpowering. I find this a rare and desireable trait for headphones. Most phones - even really great phones like Electrostatics or dynamic phones like Grados or Sennheisers have deficient bass. The bass and dynamic prowess of the ER-4p puts them in a different league than the ER-6 - which can sound a bit hard and analytical at times. The ER-4p sounds almost euphonic by comparison. I don't think it actually is euphonic. I've used them for about 75 hours so far and they reveal the source material. They just do so in a beautiful way. If you care about audio quality, can tolerate ear canal type phones, and can feed them high resolution source material, you'll probably fall as deeply in love with the ER-4p as I have.A word about ergonomics. Some have criticized the ER-4P's microphonic cord and way they stick out of your ear - making them vulnerable to contact with hats and helmets. There is something to this criticism - especially in winter. The ER-4p sticks out of your ears, secured only by the friction fit of the earpiece itself. This can lead to annoying encounters with hats and scarves. It's not so easy to make these headphones happy inside earmuffs or ear covering hats. Etymotic was one of the first in-ear-canal headphones and the design lacks the ergonomic advances of Shure and others - principally the routing of the cord up and around the ear and a thicker, non-microphonic cord covering. I wish Etymotic would consider incorporating these advances. Etymotics have penetratingly transparent sound - transparency (ultimately, fidelity) that is impossible to match anywhere close to this price. I'll put up with the ergonomic issue (which are really only issues in winter - for me).Follow-up - Last week I had an hour to kill at the airport and a nice salesman let me do a shootout with Shure E3cs, E4cs, E5cs, and Sennheiser CX-300s versus my beloved Etymotic ER-4Ps. I was able to eliminate the Shure E3c and Sennheiser CX-300 immediately - they sounded unacceptably muffled and congested by comparison. The Shure E4c and E5c were more interesting. The E5c had more powerful bass, but was ultimately less transparent than the Etymotic ER-4P. The E4c, however, really gave the Etymotics a run for their money. Shure's E4c had excellent midrange and treble transparency and strong powerful bass. I had to go back and forth between these and the ER-4Ps many times to get a firm fix. The major difference is EQ balance. The Ety ER-4Ps are flatter; the E4cs more tipped up at each extreme, as if you had turned both the treble and bass knobs up. The E4cs had a seductive sweetness in the treble and rich solidity to the bass that was very seductive. I was tempted to put my credit card down. The Etymotic ER-4Ps are less exciting - but ultimately felt a little truer to the music. I'd say both had about equivalent transparency and apparent fidelity. The E4cs are twice the price of ER-4Ps - underscoring Etymotics excellent value. The Shures had a nice wind-up case and, perhaps, better ergonomics, however. Food for thought.Yet another follow up: a word about the fact that the new ER-4Ps are black and the old ones were blue and red. I imagine that Etymotic stopped making the blue/red cable boot models because people thought it looked funny. Now that they are all an attractive black some mourn the lost functionality of immediately being able to see which one is left and which right at a glance. There is an easy way to do this with the new black ones (I own the black ones BTW). Hold one out in front of you and look for the shiny circle. If you see the shiny circle, stuff it in the ear it's pointing towards. If not, shove it in the other ear. Perhaps my words are not clear, but try it once and you'll immediately see my logic. Once you learn this move you'll never have any issues about which is right or left - except in total darkness. If spotting the shiny circle isn't easy for you, add a drop of nail polish on the right one and you'll be able to grab the right one that way.Update 1/13/12: I recently purchased and reviewed Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10s and compared them to the ER-4Ps. Here is part of that review:"How do they stack up against the Etymotic ER-4P specifically? These two headphones are top contenders for best of the non-custom headphones - along with the more expensive Sure offerings. Bottom line they do very well. The UE 3Fi 10s have superior bass to the ER-4Ps and don't give up much in the mid range. They have superior dynamics and larger and more exciting sound stage in general. Treble is close between the two. The Triple Fis actually have slightly better extension in the treble, subjectively, but are a bit more hooded in the low treble. Sounds like a rout, but it isn't. The Etymotic ER-4Ps manage to remain competitive by virtue of their seamless coherence. The ER-4P is a single driver design as opposed to the TripleFi's 3 driver design. That means less air moving, less explosive dynamics, less bass extension and weight. But it also means no crossovers and no integrating the sounds of different drivers into a single sound stage. The Etymotic ER-4Ps thus have no seams. Soundstaging is amazing and the music across the sound stage is in scale and hangs together beautifully; giving the impression of perfect accuracy. The Triple Fis sound subjectively more exciting, pounding and dynamic - but subjectively seem to get some of that via the passive equalization effects of its multi-driver design. Another differentiator is that Etymotics also like to be seated deep. This gives them superior sound isolation. A good 10db or so better than the isolation you get with the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10. However Etymotic recently raised the price of the ER-4Ps to $300. The value equation has thus been reversed."The Etymotic ER-4Ps are very special. They still do the seamless coherence and total accuracy thing better than the multi-driver more punchy and dynamic competition from Ultimate Ears and Sure. However there is something quite satisfying about the bass heft and dynamic slam of those UE and Sure phones.
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!
These earbuds fit very comfortably and stay put. Isolation from outside noise is reasonably good. Sound quality is also above average and especially good for an earbud in this price range. Overall, these are a good value for the money. If you are looking for a good quality, comfortable earbud for less than $100, these should be on your short list.
I bought this item for $3115 based on the picture as it is on this review page. When I received the item, it was supplied without the shotgun microphone. When I called the seller, I was informed that the item is sold without the shotgun microphone. I insisted that it was a wrong item advertised. The blame was passed on to Amazon.com who put up the picture as it appeared. You are therefore misleading prospective buyers by putting up wrong pictures on your website. Otherwise I was not going to buy the item at the price I paid if it wasn't the way it was. I am disappointed.Sam Okwoyo
I love the size, it fits in my purse or pocket. I wanted a camera that is easy to use and this is it. You can take stills or movies. I bought a tripod to take night shots since you really have to hold the camera still. Other than that its the best and easiest cameraI've ever had. We travel a lot and see many others with this camera so we're not alone in thinking it's a great camera.
Its easy to use. I went to CA on vacation & got AAA directions & the Tom Tom had the same directions. If I decide to go another way it quickly changes the directions. I love it. Thank you! I would highly recommend this Tom Tom. I am going to buy it for my father-in-law.
Tried a 64 GB drive on two Windows & computers. One it actually said installed. However, in both cases under the USB port gave an error - "Code 10" and didn't work.I've plugged in lots of different size flash drives from lots of different manufacturers and never got this message.Sent it back. Waiting for another.I hope it was a isolated event, but others seem to be having problems with Centon drives too, of varying sizes.The 64 GB doesn't seem to be good.Update - 5/29/2012Received replacement 64 GB drive. It works!!It is very slow for reads and writes compared to a 64 GB Sandisk flash drive (which is slow itself).Big problem for me is that it comes formatted for NTFS, not FAT 32 and I can't reformat it to FAT 32,You can format it to exFAT but it can't be read by my PS-3 in either NTFS or exFAT format.For larger drives to be read by a PS-3 it has to be in FAT32 format.I have Windows 7 and tried a free FAT32 formatter I have used before for hard drives, Doesn't work on the Centon Flash Drive, and I need another program.Centon is no help.Anyone know of a FAT32 formatter that will work?Update - 5/30/2012Found a free FAT32 formatter that works with the Centon 64 GB Flash Drive.Get it at the Verbatim.com website. Do a key word search for FAT 32 on the Verbatim.com website and it will direct you to a page that has the free FAT32 software for downloading.It works on other drives besides Verbatim drives. (I had posted the link below, but it was deleted)[...]Now that I can use it with FAT 32 I have to up the stars to at least a three - and I'm going to give it a four because of the low price. It's slim design is plus compared to Sandisk's wider design, you should have no problems with close USB ports. Can't ask for much more other than speed. It's really the slow speed and removable cap design that holds the rating down from a five. Otherwise, it's a good deal for the money. Although I expect other flash drives to drop in price too very soon.Now if is only reliable. Time will tell. I'll post again if it fails.
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 filter is built like a tank. I have some Hoya HD filters and this one easily feels more durable. Also the filter is crystal clear. They Hoya HD UV filters I have are also very nice in this respect but I think the B&W looks even clearer. I don't know how much of a difference it will actually make on the photos though. I will make the B+W filters my filter of choice going forward as long as the price differential is not too big.
This works fine with Windows ME(with a patch)and Win98 but I mostly use Win2K. Intel offers a beta driver for Win2K but it doesn't work very well. I would recommend buying a different camera if you use Windows 2000. I will have to buy another camera now that I use mostly Windows 2000.
I am very happy will this bag. Lowepro makes a great product.The service I got from Beach Camera was perfect,the bag was in my hands the very next day.
I got this to go with mySanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 9MP Flash Memory Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Black)and it works great. Can hold over 1.5 hours of 60 FPS video!
LCD display is so dim it's unreadable. The AAA tabs do not stick up high enough so if your AAA battery has a lip on it like many do, it cannot be charged.It also is very cheaply made junk. Very disappointed since every other maha product I've bought has been top notch.
My family is very happy with the new travelling portable discotheque. CD and mp3 player sound are very good. We assign 4 stars because the car power connector disconects continously during car skipping.
What a wonderful combo for fishing. You can tell where you are going, where you have been, where the fish are, how big they are, you can chart a new course - this thing does everything as advertised, and is so practical. I can dismount it to take it home. The the money, it is a great bargain. The only thing is, it won't catch fish.
I am an actual customer of the Micro Innovations 1c50C basic webcam. I found that although it is compatible with my windows 98 you must have aol in order to use the services. So for those persons who are having bad luck with their cam please think if that could be the reason why your cam is not working properly. I was only looking at the price cause that's what friends told me i should pay. No more than $20 bucks so I assumed cause it said windows 98 it would work. never looked to see if it worked with yahoo. I am returning mine if the store allows me to.
I bought these over a year ago. I couldn't be more disspointed with them. Although the midrange and higher sounds ok, it's nothing to write home about. I didn't like the fact it has almost no bass. You won't get any bass if they are not sealed in your ear, so I tried all the pad sizes and still no bass. I don't like how they stick out of your ear at all. I feel like I put the money through the paper shredder I shelled out for these.
I purchased this jem to take pictures of my guests at my wedding. It worked out lovely. I made a collage of the pictures and I was pleased with it over the alternative of a guest book!!!
I made my own speaker cables and this cable rocks! I got the Sewell Banana Plugs and cable pants so these look really professional and sound great too!
No, I cannot. From the moment I opened up this 19" Flat Monitor I have been as giddy as a school-boy. Easy to install and get going. In less than 10 minutes I was surfing on the net and being astounded at the incredible color rendering on the screen. I heard the monitor was good, but I didnt know it was this good. When I compare it to my old ViewSonic monitor - I am 100x more pleased - honestly. This monitor kicks [bootie]!The really cool thing about this Envision monitor is the FLAT screen. So much more pleasing to look at than those regular concave screens. Gracias Envision - you guys make a rocking product.
After 6 months of use, I'm sadden to say that it had died. It worked okay for a while, and I felt it was acceptable. But when I heard clicking, I opened it up to see what the problem was. I found the insides had cheap wiring and other inexpensive junk. The 3 lights? Those don't mean anything.I had 2 of the 3 fans die out on me, and the last one now chips away at the plastic. There's just no durability in this cooling pad. I don't recommend it at all.
I was so excited that I was able to buy a toner cartridge for such a great price. Well I receive it in quick time to find that it was defective. That being said. This happens to one in. A million toner cartridges sold. Too bad it happened to me.This product BTW came in factory packaging and was not refurbished.So take a chance with this seller
I was very pleased with my purchase, I wanted something to keep my camera from getting damaged, that was made especially for my camera.
I've had a few days to try this lens out with my 7D and I must say, I'm very impressed.The build quality is solid, it feels sturdy. I will say the focusing ring isn't as 'smooth' as a USM lens from Canon, but, it functions well. I've gotten some beautiful pictures from it already. This lens is a must have for crop sensor cameras, particularly if you use it in low light. The 1.4f requires some getting used to, but, once you get a feel for the depth of field, you can really come up with some stunning images. I haven't had any problem focusing, though sometimes with such a shallow DOF all the way open it can be tricky.. There's always a degree of fuzziness, but, that's to be expected. Truth be told, even at 1.4 it takes beautiful images that can be sharp where you need them to be- if you practice a bit with it. Obviously it's a little easier when you get around 1.8 or 2.0, but, I've been very pleased with it at ANY aperture. Beautiful bokeh, and wonderful performance in low light.
Feels (and is --I have been using it for a few years now) very sturdy. The swivel is very handy and the use of metal is a very good idea. Stealth too (I don't enjoy walking around with a huge red "there's a camera on my shoulder"-type camera strap. Great product.
Bought this camera, found it took great pictues, but the camera isn't capable of working with Windows 98. It will work with Windows SE, Windows ME, Windows XP, but if you don't have these operating systems, the camera won't download. I believe you might be able work around this problem by buying some sort of adapter, but the floppy type won't work with my Compaq due to the way the case is styled, so I ended up taking the camera right back. So you do need to check whether or not the camera of your choice is capable of working with the operating system that you have.Other than this, the D-100 is a great camera.
Recieved one of these as part of a kit. My canon 20d didn't even see a flash attached [430ex and 580exII] My 5d was able to fire the flashes but only in manual mode. Both worked perfectly when mounted directly to the camera, and when I went out and bought the Canon product they worked with it. I'm not sure what camera it works with, but obviously not these. Also very flimsy build, I was scared it would break off when the 580, which is heavy, was mounted. E-mailed Adorama twice, asking for a working replacement, with no reply, finally sent it back. I did get a refund from the company but no reply ever to my inqueries. THe e-mail anouncing the refund said "please e-mail us if we can help you in the future" - too bad they don't seem to be able to do that.
After researching several reviews from magazines and web sites, I decided to give this a try (mainly because of such great reviews on its range). I bought three of these and set them up to bridge our wired network from the main church to the MC building, with the third WG102 connected to the other end of the bridge, acting as an access point within the MC building for client use. I have been very happy with the results, but as a disclaimer I have to point out that it doesn't get a LOT of use. The great things about these have been:1) No maintenance. Zero. These have been in use for nine months now. I am just finally writing this review because I'm getting ready to buy another one to provide a wireless access point within the church. I have not even had to reboot one of these access points. We have had power outages, and no intervention was ever required to re-establish the bridge or access point service.2) Very good reliability for client connectivity: Even though the MC building has a lot of walls and distances, and signal strength is low in many places, we have no problems with client connectivity.3) No special antennas required for the two WAPS dedicated to the bridge. We went into this project fully expecting to need to purchase external antennas for each of the bridge WAPs. However, the buildings are close enough that this wasn't necessary, even though both bridge WAP's are located towards the center of each building. This was a great surprise.A word of advice - ALWAYS upgrade to the latest firmware when you buy any IT hardware. It eliminates one additional potential source of problems. Since there was a substantial firmware upgrade available for this product on Netgear's web site, I upgraded all three units without even trying the current version first. It probably saved me a lot of headache that others have experienced.
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
Be Creative!! Mostly what you're paying for is the embroidered 'Magellan' name. I like the Crown Royal idea of pouch or you can sew or obtain a fleece and make a square with pockets and tuck everything in there, works fine. Since the reviews are bad, I will not get this just to hide my GPS away in an eye-catching steal-me monogrammed bag.
I like this card. Not too expensive for the capacity (I paid less than $22) and the transfer speed seems okay (packaging rates it at 16MB/s). I bought it to add some music to my Garmin Nuvi 750 GPS and it works great for that after a one-day test. Some cards claim much faster transfer rates, so I gave it 4 stars. It took me several minutes to load a bit over 1 Gig of MP3s using the card slot in my notebook. I don't really have anything to compare that to, so you be the judge. The Garmin accepted everything without any format hassles--it just worked. The packaging was a joy, came in a little reusable plastic case suitable for storage when not in the device. Recommended.
Pro's:If you don't like your neighborsIf you don't care what your wife says about itIf you have spare hearing you can afford to lose.Oh, and lastely... This things sounds soooo awesome.Con's:Enourmous amounts of wife aggro.If you like your neighbors.If you can't spare any hearing lose.If you have expensive things hanging on your walls.Overall:This things is a beast for the small amount of money you spend.No need to list features - it has them all.Very attractive speaker - not too big, not too small.Just buy it. You'll never regret it, unless any of the Con's might apply to you.
This significantly simplified the keyless entry install. Plugs directly into my viper 5701 and using 1 resistor I was able to wire it up to a mazda 3. This allows the viper 5701 to unlock all doors as if it was pressing the unlock on the doors lock/unlock button. I highly recommend this over the two relay install because it comes with all the wires preattached, resistor pack, and in a smaller footprint.If you're looking for driver door priority unlock, then you need a different solution than this. This device is only for unlocking all doors or locking all doors.
Bought one pair this weekend. Surprisingly the sound is very good. You need to place the antenna higher above the floor level in order to gain a better a reception. I spent the whole night listening to my music next room, and I felt no distoration. The stereo sound is excellent. It's a good product.
I had searched for a battery charger for my daughters camera, finally found one at a great price and it shipped quickly. My daughter now can use her camera again. Thank you.
This camera take good pictures only in sunlight! Otherwise, without light, with artificial light it is so poor, so blur! I've got a create pc-cam 300 with 640x480 resolution and it's better better than cardcam.So, with almost sixty dollars I recomend you buy another one! Try philips key, it has low resolution but you can store almost 1600 photos!!!Good look!!!
I did a lot of research on which camera to buy. Consumer Reports had good things to say about SONY digital cameras. I thought I was going to buy the S600 for $189.00 but when I saw it in person, it looked and felt really cheap. I saw the DSC-W50 and fell in love with the sheek look and small size.This model just came out a few days ago and a lot of the stores didn't have it in stock.I bought it at CompUSA for $229.00. I also bought a 512MG Memory stick duo pro for $35.00. When I got the camera home, I opened up the place where the battery and memory stick goes and the blue button the releases the battery came right out when I pressed on it. I had to take it back to the store the next day and received another brand new camera.The W-50 has its own battery which takes 5 hours to charge initially. To get an extra or to replace it will cost $50.00The LCD screen is HUGE and very clear. The camera has many options including movie. When you switch options, it gives you a brief description of each on the LCD screen.This camera does allow you to delete all pictures at one time instead of one by one. I read a lot of reviews about different cameras that didn't allow that.Overall, I haven't seen the end result of the pictures but have good faith that they will be great. The W-50 to me was worth the extra $20.00 instead of the W-30 which has a smaller LCD screen.
I'll admit these are the first set of 2.1 speakers I've ever purchased but compared to the ones that my friends paid hundreds of dollars for these sound pretty incredible. If you're not a fan of heavy bass then you will probably hate these, but since I'm a total bass fanatic these things were pretty much made for me.
This is the 4th screen, and the first one from Elite, that I have used for home theaters over the past 2 decades. The Elite EzFrame screen (120") is excellent quality and assembly is straight forward. The end result is an attactive screen with a very flat surface (i.e., with no waves in the screen material). My only negative is Elite has a very limited choice in the screen fabrics offered the EzFrame series of screens. I selected the 1.1 gain matte white. It would be great if they also offered a 1.3 or 1.5 gain white fabric. In any case the screen works well with my Epson 6500UB projector in a fully light controlled home theater.
The Transcend 8 GB SDHC memory card has worked perfectly. It seems to great capacity for holding many pictures.
Brought it on vacation to charge my pocket size digital camera. It didn't work. Believe me, its not worth the cost or even the weight it added to my handcarry bag. If I could have given it a negative rating, I would have. Look elsewhere.... I will
Plugged it in and it worked! Great price and easy to setup. I wanted to add a printer and only had one CAT 5 line. This plugged right into my original line and I then connected up two printers. Worked right away. Only problem is the plug should be flipped 90 degrees so it will fit better in a power strip. Other than that, 5 stars.
1. Cheap2. OK for protecting lens when no bright light source in front3. Causes ghosting with bright light source (not multi coated)
I replaced my Palm 105m with the TJ27 shortly after the first of the year. It's a good value for the $200 price tag. Of course, it has the usual fearures such as addreess book, calendar, etc.I also like the built-in digital camera (the picture may lack some quality, but it's quite good for everyday use). I also can give the back light screens high marks. The only two negatives are the battery has to be recharged frequently and unlike the plam there's no free built-in games. For your everyday use this is a great little unit. One last thing - their customer support: once you finally get through Sony's stupid phone menu and speak to a real live person, they are friendly and helpful. I had a small problem with the Hot Sinc and they fixed it right away.
I got this for my brother. He loves it and I tried it once. It is easy to use and give great directions. If you want it to actually say street names instead of just turn here, then you need to get a more expensive model.
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.
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 used this for my desktop that i moved to my room, instead of getting a 100ft ethernet cable, i decided to try this adapter despite many critical reviews. Luckily, i did because this adapter works GREAT on my vista 64 bit desktop. I picks up my router (A netgear WNDR3700 Dual band N) within 1 second of logging in to my account. Speeds are very fast, 17 mb/s download and 3.4 mb/s upload, results by speedtest.net. I usually get that much with the desktop hard wired to my router, so no loss in speed. Signal is pretty good through 3 walls, 1 heater, and my desk.Pros:Cheap- under $50 is a very good price to pay for xtreme performanceeasy to install- just plug in the adapter to an empty PCI slot and screw in the antennaesFAST!- very good speed and signalNow for the Cons, the fit was a bit awkward with the PCI slot, but with a little motivation, you can screw the fastner in with little problem. Also, VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the DLINK software included in the disc, it is sloppy and slow, and probably why alot of people have had problems with connections.DO THIS INSTEAD: after you log in the first time after installing the adapter, windows will ask you to find the drivers, click yes, then when it tells you to insert the disc, do it. This way, windows will download only the drivers from the disc instead of the network software crap. After installation of the drivers, you are golden. Just click the "connect to" tab under the start menu like you would on your windows laptop and choose your network. All this is assuming you arnt already connected to the internet when installing because if you are, the driver installation program will just get the drivers online instead of from the disc.Cons:awkward fit- the adapter dosnt fit perfectly in the pci slot cover, but that might just be an isolated issueDRAFT N 2.0- this is one of the later versions of wireless N, its not the official wireless N protocol that was issued a couple months ago, i still get very good speeds and connections, but just saying because amazon advertises this as the official wireless N.Final thoughts:overall, this is a very nice and easy adapter that is much better then the one in my wireless G laptop. just a small modification needed in driver installation, but i highly recommend it and wouldn't hesitate in buying it again if i had another desktop.
BEWARE! Either Amazon or Turtle Beach is selling factory refurbished headphones as if they are new!I received these headphones today. Although they are not advertised as being refurbished, that's clearly what I received. They were packaged in a sealed blister pack, but there were stains, scuffs and scratches all over the headphones. Worst of all, one of the two bars that goes over the head and attaches to the left earpiece wasn't attached. I could possibly reattach it, but the screw I would have to unscrew was stripped. It's clear someone else attempted the same repair, failed, and repackaged the headphones anyway.
Just what they siad it would be and it works just fine. The color helps to see which item is pluged into which port.
I got these for my wife for Christmas. They work really great. I love the sound quality. Works great with any audio device, particularly Mp3 players while performing physical activity. The hook in the design helps them stay on where others would fall off when you are moving around a lot. This was a solid investment.
My wife and I really like this machine. We've been using the percolator daily for almost a month now to make Korean barley tea and it's been working absolutely great. I think we've made at least 30 to 40 pots already. We particularly like the fact that it keeps our tea hot at right temperature when plugged in, making this long and cold winter enjoyable. The machine is easy to manage and the clean up is also easy. We made coffee with it a couple times too, but the taste wasn't as great... I think it may have been my fault for not putting the right amount of coffee ground. I just hope that the machine will last for years, not months.
Overall, this tiny dvd player is absolutely incredible. This will be great on business trips. Got a pair of video glasses to watch this player with. Overall I give this player a 4 because it doesn't have a screen, but it is a great value and I wouldn't want to pay the [price]for the one with the screen. Go pick one up today. It's definitely worth it.
I have a Fuji S9100 camera and have had some difficulty finding accessories for it. Those that I could find were quite expensive. When I found this kit I was really pleased because it was half the price of just one lens at the other places. I would place quality at the mid range mark. There tends to be a bit of distortion around the edges when using the wide angle lens, but for an amateur photographer who likes to take decent pictures without breaking the bank, it is well worth the money.
I needed a memory card w/my camera purchase and saw that Transcend offered one w/a selected camera puchase. Win Win for me!
This made a great replacement battery for my Sony Cybershot. Very pleased with it and it's performance!
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.
The stereo is exactly what I thought and hoped it would be. Nice looking, compact, great sound, nice features. I use it in my bedroom, mostly for listening to CDs or hooking up my MP3 player. I use it as a secondary alarm clock too! It fits nicely on top of a dresser. I am very happy with the purchase.
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.- I believe the clock problems mentioned by early reviewers have been resolved.- 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.
The items arrived as described and work great. Short cables are very hard to find at local stores so this was a great find.
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.
You want a meter for everyday use, that can do almost all the things you need done with out much fuss, this is the one. Helped me in doing some of the things i do, see more at [...]
After reading the reviews below, I placed an order for one, hoping it would come with the square chip, which works with XP (if you look through the translucent plastic and see an elongated rectangular black chip, the cable will work with Me or NT, but a square chip means it'll work with XP). As it turns out, the drivers were pre-installed in XP, so all I had to do was plug the cable in, and it self-detected perfectly. I've tried lots of USB-to-legacy cables in the past that didn't work for some reason or another, but was pleasantly surprised that this one worked right out of the box - especially since the printers I use require bi-directional parallel cables, which usually don't work with other cables.As an aside, I've gone through 4 other USB-to-parallel cables from different OEM manufacturers before finding this one. Cheers to D-Link!
Unit initially acted up wih the shift keys not always working. Problem didn't stay long and all was fine. Then... recently shift keys and several others went out. Called MS and they did a quick diagnostic check and quickly sent me a replacement. I was impressed, although I think they should have sent it overnight since I use it for some business work. All in all, it's a great systema and you will get used to the "baseball" mouse quickly. The only other issue is that windows wants to update the drivers to 8.1 which will not work for the keyboard. I disable the updates in "windows update", but recently they reinstalled themselves automatically and I have to remove them again since my special keys no longer function.
I purchased this a few years ago to hold the body of my camera and one lens, the bag served its purpose. It's a little on the thin side, but that didn't bother me initially. Now that i've expanded my lenses I will need a new bag that's bigger and had more cushion. For a beginner or for equipment you don't care much about I would recommend this bag.
This was my first digital camera. I still have it and use it when I want to take close ups of flowers or whatever. The small file size is ideal to transfer through dial up. I know, cyber out of touch. For closeup I'd rather have this camera than a more expensive one. One drawback is that most computers only come with usb's and without floppy drive. No problem, I have a usb floppy drive. Never really thought about hard copy problems. I do know that this file size is good for sellign online because of the faster upload time. A battery charge lasts forever. It is clunky by today's standards. I'm glad I have it.
This is a great cheap filter to use on any 67mm lens. It is very clear, you will notice absolutely no change in your image quality, except for the fact that it protects your lens of UV rays, which is a great investment if your lenses are expensive.Also, if you use your camera a little on the crazy side, or are somewhat clumsy, this could help protect your lens glass if you accidentally hit it against a hard surface. This way only the filter breaks, and you still have a pristine lens!
I was building a 1156 media center and needed backup power to protect my investment. This unit was easy to setup, with Windows 7 and has already come on two times doing a great job. It is a great buy.
I had had this camera for 3 months now and I can't tell you had much I love it. It has many more fetures than I would ever use but there are some drawbacks to this item. First, in low light conditions you must hold this camera steady after pushing the button or your pics come out blurred. Other than that it is a well made product.
I gave this as a Christmas gift to my boyfriend. He absolutely loves it!Easy to use instructions, lots of options.He says that it's saved him from 5 tickets!
I have had these for years, and decided to buy my dad a pair for Christmas. I love how they fit around the ears, don't hurt either!
Even though I have had the unit for only a short while, I must say it seems to be working beyond expectation. The APC AV H15 is definitely a good investment for those with an expansive home theatre system.
Este producto realmente es lo que necesitaba.Con este producto he dejado mi iPod guardado.Pongo toda mi coleccion de musica de mi Laptop en mi equipo de sonido.Es fabuloso.
I have had this traffickit for almost 3 months now. Magellan keeps promising to call with a fix but I still have not received ANY traffic information with this device and Magellan has NEVER called me back. They know there is a problem with the traffickit interface - which they have been working on for the three months I have had the device without any luck. The 2200T works fine without the traffic.
After reading the many reviews on antennas I finally made the jump and bought this one. No regrets here. I already had an okay older VHF/UHF combo and a channelmaster 777 pre amp. Worked great UNTIL the digital "improvement". Then we lost any of the channels that were broadcasting on the UHF frequencies. I put up this antenna aimed it and voila!, we had our missing channels. Dang! It provides excellent reception on transmitters providing better then minimal power and does quite well even on the minimal power ones but those will fade in and out at times. Oh I forgot to say, we live around 70 miles away from the transmitters as the crow flies. Plan on some time to assemble.
Installation of this new Plextor IDE drive was a breeze, and Windows XP welcomed the new device without complaint. The included PlexTools Professional software was also easy to install and offers a great deal of drive tweaking utilities that give a person customized control over any newer model Plextor optical drives they have in their system. This is a BIG plus over other drive manufacturer's offerings today. The drive is nice and quiet and has proved extremely reliable in the past few weeks that I have owned it; burning several CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R/DL disks without errors (none that are noticable anyway).I only have two minor complaints about this drive. First, the tray eject speed of this drive is quite slugish. The PlexTools utility alows you to adjust this speed a touch, but even at the fastest speed setting it still crawls at a snails pace. I'm sure Plextor has a reason for this slow speed, but I honestly can't think of what it could be. The same pokey open/close speed is evedent on my newPlextor PX-755SA 16x DVDR/RW Dual Layer SATA Internal DVD Driveas well.My second complaint is regarding the time the drive takes to spin up a disk and begin accessing content. Whether it is a data or music disk, or even a store bought DVD movie, the drive sits there with the activity light blinking for several seconds before actually running the disk. This is certainly not a deal breaker, but it can prove frustrating from time to time.Overall I am very happy with my new Plextor PX-760 optical drive. It is well built and easy to install, and comes with an impressive utility (PlexTools) to explore and adjust many extra features of this drive. I will not have the time to give details of the PlexTools utility at this time, but you can visit the Plextor website to learn all about it. It is certainly an incentive to purchase this or any other Plextor drive. The PX-760A/SW is a high-end device and is priced accordingly. While there may be cheaper drives, I think Plextor drives have established a proud history of reliability, speed, and complete user control/customization. It remains up to the individual as to whether or not they are willing to spend a few extra dollars for these added features and high-end build quality. I will personally be a return customer of Plextor drives. The minor complaints I listed above are the only reasons I did not give this drive a 5-star rating.
Waste of money. And more problem than it is worth. It also eats up batteries like you would not believe. Your batteries will get 3 hours running time MAX on this player, and I mean even using high powered batteries catered towards digital devices.Do not buy this unit.
All the disk worked perfect and did what they were made to do. If you need a large disk to burn too, this is what you need. I strongly recommend this product.
I bought this so my husband could have some music to listen to while he did the yard work. He loves it. The radio reception comes in great and he can download numerous songs that he likes. He is even able to "record the radio". This is a must have!
I had a 2.4 Ghz wireless set but it has a lot of interferences from the microwave oven so I decided to buy this one.When we talk about microwave oven interference, this 5.8Ghz works well. Since we have a tv and a receiver in the kitchen, we can use the microwave oven and it doesn't interfere at all with the TV signal transmitted from the living room, but the bad side is that its signal is interfered by any moviment in either the rooms, even if we are not in the direct signal way. If we move our arms, hands, head the image gets interference and the sound gets noise. We are strongly considering moving back to the 2.4.
Perfect balance for quality and price, metal ring looks sturdy and filter quality flawless in pictures. Recomended for long range 72mm zooms, usually dangerous when extended.
this is the best camera in the world. You should buy it or otherwise you will be in grief. This camera is awesome. It has alot of superb features that you couldn't get with other camera at the price of 90 dollar. Buy now and you will live happily ever after
This cable works fine at a fraction of the cost of an equivalent Monster cable. It's just plastic and wire, after all!
This is an excellent video mp3 player,that i perfer over the i pod.Yes i like this better...The unit has very good sound...The screen is bright and sharp...I have transfered 150 songs and a few pictures to this unit...I have only used about 5 percent of its many features...The archos is a real gem...If you purchase this item please make sure the retailer as a good refund/exchange policy,of at least 30 days...I highly recommend this unit 5 star rated thank you stewart L.
Not very happy with this AIO. I hate the scanner output. If you want to scan something like a passport, half the page is near BLACK!!! I had a very similiar HP Photosmart AIO and it produced great scans, I was expecting the Officejet to be even better.
With the Kensington FM Transmitter...I like that there is no need for batteries. The presets are nice too. Sound quality is definitely good - only issue would be in the cities, having to adjust the stations to find one with no interference. In the St. Paul / especially Minneapolis areas it can be a little bit of a hassle to deal with...so you'll have to examine where there is no interference in your major cities basically.
I bought the JVC for the S-vidio capability. I was disappointed with the quality, especially the all plastic construction. I had some problems with color -- picture appeared in b/w. The last straw was the motor made noticible noise during PLAY mode. I just couldn't feel good about this purchase. This appears to me an extremely cheap-quality player with S-Video tagged on. I returned it and am shopping for a better quality VCR for [the price]. I decided I can live w/o the S-Video.
This otherwise excellent product has one major deficiency. You can not order the tracks using the MP3 track number. You can only order tracks alphabetically, randomly, or with a playlist.I own a number of CDs such as musicals that must be played in the original track order which is part of the MP3 file tag information. Can you image watching the scenes of a DVD movie only in random or alphabetical order? Why should I be forced to create a playlist or hack up the filename just to force this product to play the tracks in the correct order when the information necessary to do so is already in the MP3 file?...
Los 4Gb que tengo de estas memos se comportan excelente, cero fallas y ningun error de memoria. Hasta ahora no he hecho un Overcolcking pero ya les sacare un poquito el jugo.
I purchased two of these for my husband's laptop and my PC. I love the convenience of not having unsightly, cumbersome wires of the conventional mouse. The size is comfortable for both our hands. Although, I've used it briefly while trying out my husband's new laptop, I haven't opened mine and am basing this review on my husband's experience of 6 weeks. He likes to surf the net in the comfort of the bedroom and oft times, the bed, and finds that the mouse easily glides over practically all types of surfaces. The mouse is still going strong after daily use without having to change the batteries. This is an excellent size for any computer or laptop user. The wireless receiver stores handily underneath the mouse and reminds me that I need to turn the power switch off after use. We're very happy with these purchases and feel it's an excellent mouse at a great price.The only con for me is that the scroll wheel is free-rolling and I prefer the clickable ones where I can control the amount of scrolling with each click. That is not a problem, though, as it is a matter of preference. This is highly recommended in my book.
These headphones are extremely comfortable and stay in place during runs. I am a little disappointed in the sound quality at higher levels, but my overall purpose was a headphone that did not move around.
This filter is a replacement - I already had Tiffen - so I knew I could trust that brand.Got it on time, at right price.
I have one of these already great item fast card save money on Sandisk cards this is just as good.
I am an audiophile with non-earbud compatible small ears and have tried a TON of different styles of headphones. These are my FAVORITES. I prefer them by FAR over the Nike version (which breaks more easily and doesn't have as high a sound quality). These are great sounding, comfortable, and durable. I am really hard on headphones--sweat like crazy while I run and am always pulling the cables, cramming them into backs, and generally treating them like durable water bottles. These have survived incredibly well, and I recommend them to everyone. I have bought them twice (eventually I managed to tear apart my first pair after a few hundred miles running and trips around the world when I caught the cable in a metro door)and if I ever need to replace them again I will gladly do so! I've paid twice this price for these when I needed them off the shelf in a hurry so AMazon offers a great deal on these!
i have the 650, not the 600 (...)...but its the worst! the color fades in and out from normal to dark...terrible purchase - don't get it! i'm looking into other brands...
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 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!
I bought the product but I didn't receive the product. The vendor service was bad.
Ok i just bought a pair of these horn to replace a pair of piezo tweeters i was a little uncertian about buying these horns but they were only 9 bucks so i thought what h3ll. let me tell this little suckers get the job done i was verry impressed with how loud and clear these ph44 are and for the price you can't go wrong i plan on getting additional 4 more of these ph44 and match them up with a pair pyle pro ph391 compression horns 4 by 10
I received the Metal frame from Amazon. Apart from the really poor PC software, it worked fine except the pictures ALWAYS show in RANDOM order (whether you pick RANDOM or SEQUENTIAL)! After a couple of emails and phone calls, Philips "Customer Service" agreed to replace it. I had to ship it to Philips at my OWN expense.After waiting over a month, I have received a replacement. It's the Wood one -- I wanted a Metal one! I called "Customer Service" and they said they probably didn't have any Metal ones in stock.Anyway, the killer for me is that SEQUENTIAL photo viewing does not work on this one either!! I have 400 photos on my SD card and they can only show in RANDOM order -- that is ridiculous.I have bought Philips products before but this will be the last that I buy...
The Slingbox Pro is fantastic. It was easy for my husband to set up and it worked flawlessly when we were on vacation. The picture quality was very good, same with the audio. It amazed our cat-sitter when we changed the channel so she could watch the game on the high-def channel instead of the local, not-very-clear one she was watching.
This thing is truely a powerful capacitor. I have the 20 farad version in my setup and it does help a lot with the dimming of my interior lights. I did not totally eliminate it but it helped a lot. This may be because i have this thing connect to all three of my amps. My other capacitor did not survive trauma. The only reason why i didn't give it 5 stars is because my light still dim at extremely high volumes.
I got this few weeks back and it works great. I was able to transfer files between PC and Mac. I basically use it for back up and transferring files. I had lot of MP3 files in my PC and I was able to transfer over to itunes in IMAC very easily with this. Also you don't need to connect to a power supply as it gets the power from USB. It is truely portable and is small as mentioned. Excellent buy.
This UV filter produces high quality pictures at a fraction of the cost of many ather brands.
People are saying that this mp3 player skips so much, It skipped once on my half a mile trip of walking with it in a pouch beating against my legs and the ESP was set on ten seconds. The reviews all say that the headphones arent worth anything but yet, I tested them against a friends high-end headphones on another cd player and these worked better. I agree that 15 hours for batteries is a little short but I'm mostly using this with the adapter so it isnt that much of a problem. How are you supposed to use that dumb carrying case? The remote is an awesome feature but I keep having it fall off of my pouch I bought for my rio volt, or it will turn upside down and I will take the track back instead of foward but that's probably just me. The loading time is at the slowest I've had it 15 seconds, but I do have this on shuffle and on a regular cd player it takes a few seconds for shuffle. I had some problems when I first got the player but that was before I upgraded it, and then everything worked Right. This is a Great mp3 player that I would recommend anyone buy.
After looking at and typing on every board I could find in Best Buy, Circut City and CompUSA I settled on this Logitech Media Keyboard Elite.The primary reason I decided to upgrade was I wanted something with a much shorter "key throw" than what I was getting with my old Microsoft Multimedia keyboard. Standard keyboard key throw is usually very deep and results in a louder typing sound as well as a reduced speed in words per minute. This logitech strikes a great balance between the super short throw of a laptop (scissor switch) style key and a full depth keyboard. The key presses are nice and solid feeling, with no rattle and about 75% less noise than you will get with a standard keyboard. I am already typing faster as I have to move my fingers less to press the keys.The software that comes with the board is excellent. It allows for any customization to the extra multimedia and launcher keys so you can set them all to do *anything* you want them to (the options are quite extensive).On the downside the cord is a bit short and required me to get a USB extension to reach my PC. You will likely need to do this if your PC is not directly on the floor next to your foot.Also, there is no option to turn off the on screen messages that occur when you press a multimedia button. I'd rather not see "Email" flash at the bottom of my screen when I press the Email button, so it would be nice to be able to turn that feature off. A minor gripe really considering what an excellent keyboard this is overall.Rating: Highly recommended.
I bought this camera in July of 2007 and took it with me to Italy and have used it frequently since then. I blew up several pictures of scenery and have them mounted in my office. I've gotten compliments on the sharpness and colors and I am by no means a professional. This camera has a great lens and takes sharp pictures. The biggest advantage is the portability of the camera coupled with the quality of the lens and zoom. I am sure that pictures taken with a higher end SLR may be technically superior especially where there is motion and or low level lighting. But for taking pictures of people and daylight landscapes this is a great camera and value.
When doing portrait work, few things are more imporatnt that the quality of the light on the subject.When used with off-camera flashes, place the umbrella as close to the subject as possible, without getting into the frame.The light is so soft and it "wraps" the subject in a very flattering manner.
Worked flawlessly, even on my cheesy PPPoE DSL connection, the first time I hooked it up. The basic configuration should be fine for most home users, and the advanced configuration provides flexibility sufficient for the most complicated garage-based server farms.It does what it says.
The tea was good. Watching the flower bulb open up was the best part. I had a friend over for tea and she was amazed when I put the hot water in the clear tea pot and the bulb started to open. She thought the bulb was loose tea. Plus the tea taste good.
I love my Nuvi - it is so groovy.I owned a top of the line Garmin handheld GPS. It was great, but the screen was small and the user interface was cumbersome.Nuvi's are personal travel assistants. They are aimed at pedestrian or auto travelers. The 360 has the same great radio as the highend handhelds and the same great maps. But it has a touchscreen and is easy to read. It does MP3s and pictures swell. It has lots of other fun features.Why pick a 360 over a 660? Size. The 360 fits in my shirt pocket. I carry when I am walking around a strange city. The 660 is bigger, which in a car would be nice. However I use my 360 in the car just fine.One "feature" is that the receiver shuts off when the antenna is folded down, to save power. However I often like it to leave it on when I am walking or jogging, to keep track of my travel speed walking. So I attached small binder clip over the antenna to keep it open just a little when it is in my pocket.Also, I use inexpensive plastic screen protectors to protect the screen. (Available through Amazon.) I have used PDAs for over 10 years and these REALLY help to keep the screen from getting damaged.
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
I have owned this printer for about 2 years, and it is the best printer I've ever owned. I went through ink jet printers like they were disposables, but this printer is great. It has jammed once, and even though it was not easy to reset after the jam cleared, the web site gave simple instructions. It scans, copies, and prints well. Even better, my wife can work from her laptop upstairs and print to the printer downstairs. The quality is great, and it's so much better paying 1 or 2 cents per page instead of the $0.20 per page with an ink jet.One of the reviews said they were not able to get additional pages after the low toner message came on. Mine came on last night, and I shook it, and it's still functioning...but I doubt it will get too many more pages.Overall, this is a great great printer. I bought it refurbished, for a fraction of the new cost, and it has been an outstanding product.
My new camera called for a 2GB card. While looking for one, I came across this 4GB card and decided to order it instead. It has plenty of space for videos and loads of pictures. I am very satisfied with it.
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.
I love this MP3 player. The reason I picked this MP3 player over all the others is because it is small and it has an FM Tuner. In the winter when I have to exercise inside the gym has televisions with FM transmitters to listen to them. If I didn't have the FM tuner I would be able to listen to the televisions and it gets old after a while if you can only listen to straight music. It is also nice to listen to a local station to get the local news and events that are going on. The only downfall on this item is the display is difficult to see out in the sun. Battery life is super long and it charges up fast if you forget to charge it up. It really does last 3 hours with a 3 minute charge.
The problem here is you have to be right on top of what you are looking at. So, if viewing wildlife at night is your intention they will be long gone before you get them into view. I admit I wanted more and wasn't willing to pay the price for a better model.
I purchased 2 units to replace another brand and they have been performing very well and cost less than half. This is not a managed unit, which works well for my invironment.
Purchased this mouse a couple months ago. I constantly would have problems with the connection to my computer. While working, the computer would lose the connection to the mouse and I would have to remove and reconnect the mouse to my computer. Today, the mouse stopped working all together.
Yes, these earphones do isolate the sound around you; however, they magnify the sound of your breathing and your heart beating to the point of distraction. Unfortunately, these earphones will join the pile of other also-tried's.
More than enough power. No wiring and min.instructions with speaker. I tied it in with a Polk SurRound bar on my 70 in.Sony tv. Great item.I use it in a room 18/20 feet with a 17 foot ceiling. i use only about30 % power.
I didn't realize that this is for really huge telephotos, but that was my fault for not reading the description. I bought this for Niagara Falls, because I didn't want to leave my camera behind for Maid of the Mist. (So glad I did, even just to stand at the top of the falls is a very wet affair! Not to mention getting any closer.) My camera is a Canon Rebel and I used the short lens because I wanted wide shots, but even though the Rainsleeve was way too big, I was able to roll and bunch the extra plastic out of my way. It worked fine. We did lots of very wet things, including the trip to the bottom of Horseshoe Falls which is like being in a major rainstorm. And the Rainsleeve kept the body of the camera 100% dry, I was very impressed. The seal around the viewfinder was very secure despite that I don't even have the little rubber part anymore, and no water got past the drawstring or from underneath. Would buy it again in a second, though I would try to find a fitting size.
I got my Panasonic about 3 years back to transfer all my home-recorded video tapes, and there were a LOT of them. I figure I must have recorded nearly 150 DVD's - many of them with multiple titles. I know that because of the era this unit was manufactured that 480p was the best resolution of the time, and this sometimes reveals itself on playback on my 37" 720p TV. Nothing I can do about that and I'm glad I have digitized some of my never-have-again programs recorded on VHS in the 80's and 90's, as well as my parent's old 8mm movies from the 40's thru 70's. A few months ago I had a problem with lockup during playback and after stumping my local repair shop (even after they contacted Panasonic) I sent it to Panasonic in CA for repair. They replaced a board and $130 later I have a working unit again. I get the definite impression that Panasonic is fully aware of this bug but isn't about to initiate a service bulletin because of the age of the product. I can't complain too loudly after all the unit has done for me, but I'm waiting for the next generation of higher def recorders (not upconverters). I pray that the market will continue to support standalone DVR/DVD-R's in a world of Tivo subscriptions.
Highly recommend this very easy to use and understand GPS unit. Directs you to where ever you may need to go close or far from home, business, hotels, etc....
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.
We decided to get a GPS after being spoiled by borrowing my Mom's $1000 "monster" Garmin on pretty much every road trip we took. Not wanting (or needing for that matter) a model quite at that price level, I started looking at the Nuvi's and the smaller Streetpilots.Having a unit that spoke street names was a must for us, as I was not always good at judging when to turn in "point two miles". :) This unit does a pretty good job pronouncing streets which leaves your mind free to worry about your driving. The map view is super easy to read also.One of the neat features: As you see it has an MP3 player built in. We took a chance and tried it with our FM Transmitter (the generic kind that just plugs with a headphone jack) and it worked great! It pauses the music whenever it talks so you can turn the volume up and not miss turns.My only little beef with the unit are the internal speakers. As nice as it is to have them built in, instead of attached to a power plug like other models, they're on the back side of the unit which faces your windshield. If you're listening to the radio or talking with someone in the car, you've got to have the volume cranked up all the way to hear since it projects away from you. Not real bright on the design end - but it's a small unit, & I guess you suffer a little function for sleekness. Still easy to listen to, don't get me wrong, but would have made much more sense to have speakers on the front or side of the unit.Over all, you'll LOVE this thing. We do. It's so nice to have a tiny unit like this that just pops right out of the holder (no cords and mess) slides into a little PDA like case and goes with you everywhere!
this is a nice heavy made product but it would be nice if they would make it the size it needs to be.it was to big for the positive post on my battery it would not tighten down.the bushing that they send to make it fit the negitive post makes the positive post to big!!! and i find this out after i cut the end off of my factory leeds.luckly i own a lathe and had some brass so i ended up making an insert to make a brand new product work.maybe i will call and see if they would like some inserts.they will even work like they should.
The headphones arrived in a timely way, and I have been thoroughly satisfied with their performance. They have enabled me to avoid disturbing the other members of my family while I am online.
This micro track mouse is very convienent and usefull. Have to get use to holding it. They need to make a wireless one that has ergonomoic attributes to it. It could be a little bigger so that it would be easier to hold. Not for a person with big hands.
Excellent product, i bought this product to use my ipod in pioneer car stereo with Pioneer CD RB10 - IP-Bus input adapter interface, and the quality sound is great.
A simple to operate, reasonably featured radio at a great price. No info yet on the battery life mentioned in another review, but I would not expect to use it in other than adjunct role and certainly not as a sole means of comm in a marine environment, as per GMDSS guidelines.
I need to know if this "rear lens cap" has a thread to screw in a 52mm rear lens ?Thank youAlfredo
I have had this lens for a few days. I ordered it since I was tired of stitching bad photos by hand, and finding everything out of alignment. I do mostly indoor and outdoor architecture, and nature scenes, so needed something with both a panoramic sweep, and to maintain parallelism in my subjects.The lens allows 11 degrees of shift to either side of center, and it rotates, so shift is either left/right, or up/down. Out to 5 degrees of shift, I am finding the auto settings are not too perturbed. After 5 degrees, some manual setting skill is needed. I will develop more of those soon, I can tell. The lens also allows tilt capabilities, which produce a nice selective focus effect, not unlike a lensbaby. I don't use much of that, but may do some portrait work with it.The build quality of this lens is rock solid. The optics are very nice. I got a Hoya UV filter, and there is not much light loss, although I think there is some peripheral CA.Straight through photos (no tilt/shift) are very sharp out to the edge, but this is a manual focus lens. For my work, I set it to infinity and that is no problem. For closer subjects, this could be challenging for someone with old eyes. A focusing screen is next.I attached a photo above of the US Capitol. This was hand stitched in PhotoShop from two images shot 5 degrees left and right off center. ON A TRIPOD, of course. Note that there is no misalignment of the vertical lines in the Capitol building. In fact, the blend line goes between the first and second bays next to center on the left side of the center section of the building. Even knowing where this line was, I couldn't see it. The alignment and metering is so good that there is a couple along the curb in the lower left, and the woman turns between shots, and there is some double exposure effect, but she is right where she is supposed to be from the previous shot 10 degrees to the other side. The original image was more than 5' wide, so I had to shrink this one down for posting.Definitely a special purpose lens, but if you want to do good architectural shots (to preserve paralellism) this is the best you can do without going to medium format. IMHO.Update from June 2008: I notice that someone has posted an image that seems to be taken without using the Shift effect, so that the flagpoles in the image are tilted toward the center of the frame. This happens when the plane of the image sensor is rotated out of parallel with the flagpole, and indicates the lens was not used properly for this shot. The poster there should have mounted the camera on a tripod, rotated the camera body and lens appropriately, and then shifted the lens UP. Then the flagpoles would be parallel with the edge of the frame and not be tilting inwards.
for the price of these they are great. nice and compact and are exactly as described. everyone compliments the sound these produce
this had problems holding tilt on 19lb lcd tv. I went with omnimount which had better reviews and omnimount works perfectlyfor one year now with an even heavier monitor.
Works fine with portable electronics -- no headphone amp required.Although not up to the standard of shure or etymotic, the price is right, the fit is not fussy, and the sound is fine.
This little jewel works great! My wife can contact me on the lake without problem whenever she wants (hmmm..maybe not a good idea, sometimes). Honestly, though, it has been used more for it's Weather Channel receiving capabilities than actually on the lake. It has a VERY good receiver, picking up numerous NOAA channels that are simply not receivable on many of my other weather radios. Plus, it's WATERPROOF...so, if you're in a bad storm, you can actually be IN THE STORM, without worrying about getting the radio wet. Only drawback is the weight, since it is kinda heavy for uses such as backpacking, but it's your call on that. Uses regular AA batteries, and has a very good battery lifespan. Highly recommended by a &#34;HAM&#34;.
I'm not in to spending a lot on headphones, so I've never spent more than $50 on a pair. This pair is the best I've ever had in that budget level. Very good sound quality and while they aren't noise canceling they block out a lot more than your standard ear buds. Highly recommend to anyone not looking to spend $100 or more on a set.
Product out preformed my expectations. Easy to use, opened it and used it right away. It really makes for less clutter on my desk and with the additional USB ports I'm able to plug 3 other devices into the charger. Couldn't ask for a better product.
The camera came right away and had no problems. It worked like brand new and the photos are fantastic. I would reccommend this for any beginners.
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.
I purchased this PowerDock to 1) Use it to connect to a pair of external speakers (I wanted to perch my Fuze upright so that I could see the display, but with the line out jack on the bottom of the Fuze this was hard to do - I always had to set my Fuze upside down) and, 2) to use it as a charger. It took some doing, and even contacting Griffin (no)support, but I got the PowerDock to do what I wanted. First off, as most reviewers have stated, it does NOT come with a wall charger, which to me, SHOULD be included! Luckily by Blackberry Curve wall charger fit the PowerDock so I was able to use that. Secondly, in order for your Sansa Fuze to play, you MUST have power connected to the PowerDock via the wall charger, in this case my Blackberry charger. You cannot use the USB connection (Griffin support said you can, but it doesn't work because the Fuze goes into Sync mode when connected via the USB cable). I was then able to use the lineout on the back of the PowerDock to connect to the speakers. Once I had all this figured out, the PowerDock works like a charm! And it looks great too! Sturdy and a wonderful stainless steel case. I am a bit concerned however that the fuze does not sit very secure in the dock even with the supplied wedges. Overall 4 stars only because it really should come with the wall charger cable.
It has been working without any problems so far on my laptop with Win XP Home. The drivers included on floppy were obsolete, but luckily Win XP had a better version in its database. So no installation was needed for it ! Just plug and play. Although in my opinion this peice shouldn't cost more than [$$$]! The companies making these products are ripping off laptop owners thinking all of these are bought by corporate America, which doesn't care for the price !!Update: I returned this back to Staples. Found another seller on ebay giving me a Belkin one brand new [$$$]with priority shipping. (This confirms my suspicion that this product should cost only around 10 bucks). So guys don't pay 40 bucks for this simple piece of hardware.
I was at my friend's house and he had a nifty little camera which was about $800...Now it comes with all the bells, but I just wanted a simple camera that was easy to use, lightweight and took good quality pictures. I agree with another review which says..if you just want to tape your parties and life's moments, this is perfect. I downloaded Movie Maker 2 which makes making movies a breeze..Highly recommended. The rebate form too was extremely easy to fill out...No catches...Don't hesitate on this one!
Great deal saved me a lot of moula. will purchase again when it runs out!
Just use this to protect the lens. Good cheap alternative to a scratched lens.
The dock for the Kodak EasyShare is simply a great idea. With one click, you download your pictures and recharge the camera.
These headphones do reach the high and low ranges with adequate volume, and for the price are very good. They are better than most headphones that are included with portable audio players.Compared to Sennheiser MX500 headphones, these have louder bass, but not too loud. The volume of all frequencies is just about right. The MX500's main drawback is quieter bass, which can usually be fixed with a slight adjustment to the EQ if your audio device has one.The Sony MDR-E818LP do, again, have better overall sound quality at all ranges than headphones that were free with your equipment (or cheap headphones for the same price), but the first thing I notice when using these and comparing them to the MX500 is a difference in sound quality between low and high frequencies. Starting fairly close to midrange and going up, the Sony's have an obvious difference in sound. They are still better than any free headphones I have used.I prefer the Sennheiser MX500 because I would rather have more even and better clarity accross the board (I find it easier to adjust to lower bass volume than varied sound quality). They are only a few dollars more. However, if you just bought some audio device and the headphones are not good (a near certainty), these will sound fabulous in comparison. If you are very picky about sound quality and generally use more expensive headphones, you might still be pleased with what these headphones will do for the price and want to use them when you want to avoid risk to your more good headphones.It should be noted that the Sennheiser MX500's are not the best available either, only very good compred to most others, so I am not saying they are an absolute better choice. Take your pick based on the differences, they are both well above the POS free headphones you are wanting to replace.It should also be noted that some reviews of the Sennheisers say similar things about the high end of THOSE headphones, but those reviews must be comparing the MX500 to even more expensive headphones. The Sennheisers are definitely very good for their own price.
Bought one of these many years ago, filled it & bought another four years ago.Play both constantly (turn them on in the morning & fill the house with music all day).Never have had a problem with play.Accessing a CD & button selection a bit confusing/difficult, but newer models may have addressed this.
this adapter is fine to use close to the moderm ... but a soon as u go to another room dont work..
Light weight, good zoom, neat design. Very nice camera for [the price]. Looks similar to Canon's digital cameras (S30/S40).
This amp kicks butt. Its well made and can drive speakers to insane sound pressure levels and destruction if not matched properely. It's not the cleanest amp around, but I doubt most will not notice or push it to that level. All in all, it's a powerhouse at a good price.
They're pretty comfortable and stylish. The sound quality is really good, even on my little mini laptop. The cord is rather long, so if you're someone who needs some space to move while you're jamming, these are your headphones. Like some of the other reviews say, these werent really designed for REALLY high volume listening, but that takes nothing away from the level of sound they bring. A really good investment and a steal for the price.
Love this thing, especially for the quality and unique programming it provides (I like to listen to the retro stuff). Roady2 is easy to install, easily portable and doesn't take up much space. The internal FM modulator is convenient, although the cassette module makes the sound come in a little more verbose and gives better clarity when weather conditions are not so good. Even still, it beats traditional radio by far. Love the portability. Although have not received my Home Kit yet, plan to use it indoors as well. I don't have mine professionally installed, but this fact doesn't bother me. Everything is positioned (antenna wire, power cord) where nothing gets in my or any passenger's way. It's good to know, however, that there are flexibilities with installation, which enable creativity and satisfaction per individual preferences. Subscription is reasonable, even more so when you have a family plan (multiple radios on one account). Highly recommend. In fact, I don't know why more people don't have XM.
I purchased a couple of these headphones for my boys (6 1/2 & 4) to use in the car and with their Leapsters. They seem to be very well made and fit the boys very nicely. I also really like that they come with their own volume controls. We had a small problem with one set - the cord pulled out - but the Kidz Gear bunch were extremely quick in both their response and resolution to the issue!
The first thing I noted when wearing these, and comparing them to Sony 71's and Shure Ec-2's, is the crystal clarity of sound. They have exceptional detail. You do, in truth, hear more of what is in your music. This is especially nice when discovering little riffs or drumwork you didn't know was there, in old favorites. One other note about the sound--I have a daughter who is a drummer and have lived with a drum kit in the house for years. Drums on the ER6i's actually sound like skins being struck, which is highly unusual for any headphones of whatever type. Bass is crisp with a good seal, and like most in the ear phones, virtually non-existant without it.My one dissatisfaction with these is the length of the cord and the provision of nothing to solve the 'wire sex' problem. Wind them up and place them in their little bag and when you try to take them out again, they are all over each other! Try to work out in them and if you've got an armband, there's 4 feet of extra cord to stuff down your shirt. Stick your I-Pod in your pocket and they're still too long-- and I'm 6' 2". Why don't more manufacturers offer a two-piece cord like Sony does on the 71's?With that one quibble, I think these are fantastic. They are the ones I choose to have with me as often as I can. I find the combination of these with a Nano and an armband the ultimate workout solution.Beautiful sound!
This could very well be the worst MP3 CD player I've ever owned. I had a RioVolt last year, that started breaking down after 2 months. I thought that was a terrible product.This RCA, however, didn't even wait 2 months. It was a piece of junk from the beginning. The headphones had to be PULLED OUT a quarter inch for both channels of the stock headphones to be audible. That was okay, a minor flow, I thought. I put in an MP3 CD that I'd tested previously and found to be working fine. It took about 45 seconds for it to read the disc, and another 10 to load the first track. For a minute, it played normally, then stalled. I tried switching to another track on a different album (on the disc), and it refused to play at all. Often, it never reads the discs (no disc, it claims), or when it DOES play, it never stays stable for more than a few minutes.As far as redbook audio CDs go, it often skips around, ignoring tracks or refusing to play at all. As we speak, I'm FIGHTING to get it to play the new Fates Warning album. I JUST took it out of the jewel case. It's never been played, no scratches... and this thing acts like it's diseased. Funny, the computer has no problem with it.I always laugh at people when they say they'll never buy something from so-and-so company ever again because of a bad experience, but now I understand their angst. RCA should be ashamed to have this product on shelves. F*ck RCA.
I had the Griffin ITrip for about 1 year. After a couple of months it quite transmitting to the right side speakers. So if there was a song playing that had instruments making music only on the right side, you did not hear them. It was very aggravating!. It also would generate a lot of static noise near certain traffic lights.I finally forked over the dough for this Kensington after reading alot of good reviews. I must say I am very very impressed! The sound is excellent, and I now can hear the "right side" sounds again! I have had no static noise near the same traffic lights that I had with the Griffin and the bass is wonderful! I am glad I made this purchase. You will not be disappointed!
This is my second pair of Sennheiser's. The first one lasted a few years before the cord started getting loose and I lost use of one side. I'm actually wearing them right now as I sit at my computer all day working and these are my daily headphones. They are suprisingly comfortable for my large head and don't make my ears hurt which is the first thing I worry about. The chord is plenty long and the sound quality if probably better than what you pay for here. The bass response is good, but probably they could use a little better clarity.For comparison, I have a Razer gaming headset on my PC which is only slightly better but costs 2-3x more. I also like these because they drowned out other noise because they cover your ear and are not open air.
I used this product for several months since I bought it. On this week, it started to generate noise from left side, and it bothers me alot now.
...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 :(
My experience is identical to the other three folks regarding the failure of the Bose Wave Multi CD Changer failing within a couple of years of VERY MINIMAL use.In the context of the original price for the unit, $75 plus the $15 UPS shipping fee seemed okay, but; in the context of REALITY it is fairly absurd to think the unit is apparently prone to this obviously design related failure.There are other sites with similar stories, ALL regarding this unit and the identical problem.HELLO BOSE, wake up and take note.
I'll leave the techno-speak to those who care about how this camcorder operates. However, what I will say is that it's very easy to use, light, compact and has an amazing picture quality. Obviously it's expensive, particularly if, like me, most of the time it will be used to film the kids. However, it's a quality product and the latest model, so you have to expect to pay a premium. Only gripe - for this price they could have thrown in a firewire cable, but that's nit-picking.Before long, everything will be High Definition and you'll be glad you bought it.
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.
this item is made of the design in plastic on front (the back is solid white w/bumps)and it keeps your ipod protected well, but makes it harder to use dial, but not impossible, and does make your ipod quite a bit bulkier...overall a pretty nice product.
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 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.
Ok where to start...It's bulkyIt eat batteries like no other. About 4 hours max on battery life.I dropped it from about 2 feet and the lid broke; now I use the case to keep it closed.It does scroll and that is probably the only good feature. However, you cannot organize your music in anyway. So you might be scrolling through a 170 song playlist.I would suggest buying and Iriver SlimX 350 or higher.
I am a huge fan of these binoculars - have purchased a total of four pair for our family and friends. Excellent magnification and light-gathering, sharp optics, reasonable weight and the easy-to-use image stabilizing capability combine to create a truly amazing product for all-around viewing use. Things you didn't even know were happening outside of normal viewing range come into clear focus, literally lighting up the world around you.A little pricey, yes, but you will absolutely not be disappointed.
Was great for first 6 months. Then the trouble started. Constant error messages, wouldn't read the disc, would lock up during playback. Now it will not even read any disc, just error messages. It is useless and have only had it for 9 months. Stay away from this one.
Wow! Just wow. I'm a new macbook owner and had a spill which was particularly upsetting. Did a search and found the idrops site and ordered a bottle (which came very very quickly). Three applications and the scratches on the corner are completely gone! My macbook looks like I just walked out of the store.
FIRST OF ALL THIS DOES NOT COME WITH A NECKSTRAP!!! There is a misprint above, it comes with an armband - not a neckstrap. I was aware of this so it's fine with me but thought I would warn others.In regards to the product itself I read all the professional reviews and this was basically tied with the ipod shuffle for best sound quality in the flash player category. If you are an audiophile looking for perfect sound you should get something more robust, because the sound in these small players can be slightly muddy. How to correct this? As with all portable players you need to toss the headphones that come with it. The Creative headphones are average and aren't really made to stay in the ear during workouts or running. If you are considering purchasing an ipod shuffle they will tell you the same thing - default headphones are always cheap. There's a huge difference in sound quality if you upgrade them to something better so it's highly recommended you do this.I bought the Sennheiser PMX 70 headphones for this purpose. They sound great and stay in place while running. For walking around or light house-work I also bought the Sennheiser PX 100's which have even better sound and are more comfortable for longer use.The armband that comes with this is great and you don't have to pay extra for it like you would with an ipod. I also own an older 256mb version of this product. It received alot of abuse but still works fine. It also comes with a rubber housing so if you bang your arm against the wall it won't break. Operating the unit is a no brainer, you just attach the USB cable to the player and your computer. It then acts as a hard drive which Windows will automatically read. A little window will pop up asking if you want to open files in the removal disk. Then, all you have to do is drag and drop your MP3 files and you are set. It comes with a CD with software but it's not really necessary. The software does have an owners manual that is much better than the written documentation that comes in the box so you may want to install it anyway.A prior reviewer complained you could not put songs in folders. This is not true. You can organize your songs in folders on your computer then simply drop them into the player. When you want to change folders during use just press in the wheel and select "skip folder." You can then rotate the wheel to the folder you want. There are many options available, for example you can set it to play random songs or you can play them in order. If you like to play folders in order you may want to put a number in front of each folder or it will play them in alphabetical order.There are several equilizer presets such as classical, jazz, rock, or custom. I set mine to normal because I read that you lose a little sound quality to distortion if you use a preset. Battery life is good, I didn't count the hours of use but it lasted quite a long time and the batteries are small and cheap so is not a large concern. I wish however the armband had a small slot in it to hold an extra battery. It's a bummer to run out of juice while on the trail or in the gym but that's a picky complaint.There are other goodies as well such as FM radio, microphone to record voice and even mp3 encoding capability but I have not tried them out. I only use as an mp3 player.The bottom line is that if you are looking for a player to take with you to the gym then look no further. It has good sound, good battery life, good options, good armband, and is easy to use. What more do you want?
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.
At this price it should work out of the box.A. The driver as-shipped did not work and messed up installshield.B. The driver downloaded off the site did not initially work by simply running an install. For those who insist on trying this product. The sequence that worked is install the driver WITHOUT the device plugged in. REBOOT. Plug in the device (this could be difficult - see C below) Additional install steps occur automatically (it would be nice if this was documented anywhere.). REBOOT. The device should now work. (I think.)C. The unit I had appeared to have either a bad cable or a bad connector inside the product. The USB connector is buried deep inside the product. IT is difficult to get a good mate. The cable fits the recepticle poorly.D. After about 4 hours work, I was actually able to try all of the features of this product. When you can get a good connection it appears to work as advertised.E. When we called tech support (during PST advertised business hours.) we got a recording. I generally do not like dealing with "tech support" for something that should just be a simple install and plug-in. Getting an anwering machine during regular business hours was the last straw.
I've been shopping for a small stereo for a while and wanted to find a good balance between price and quality. After reading previous reviews, I decided to give this a go. I am very pleased with the sound quality and features - particularly in this price range. It does everything I need it to do. If you're looking for a good value in a small stereo system, this will not disappoint.
Probably the best non-progressive scan player on the market today. I use it with my relatively cheap Symphonic 27" stereo TV and the picture is absolutely fantastic! Sound is great too. Plays well my MP3s. I connect it to my high-power Technics stereo system and it produces excellent sound. While you can get much cheaper player, consider this: Sony has been known as maker of reliable products. This device has some fast-moving precission parts inside. Better to stick with a highly reputable manufacturer. And the picture quality is really second to none!
In retrospect, I wish I had ordered the WR-300, as the WR-100 does not have an AM/FM tuner. When you're hiding out in your bathroom during severe weather (and my WR-100 is located in my master bathroom for convenience), it would be nice to be able to listen to your local radio stations for bulletins. Still, this radio performed flawlessly just a few hours after I opened it up. It woke me up at 1am to tell me there was a tornado watch in my area, and I turned on The Weather Channel and confirmed this.The manual comes with a set of instructions on how to get the radio up and running. DO NOT SKIP THESE! You should not assume that you know how to use this product intuitively, because it is not a very intuitive product at first. It will become extremely easy to use later, but only AFTER following the instructions in the manual to the letter. SAME codes for your region can be found at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm#sametableI bought this radio even though it had a few bad reviews, because I was pretty sure that some of the bad reviews were just operator error. My radio runs just fine plugged into household current, and will run for several days on the 3 backup AA batteries. Keep a pack of spare AA batteries around, because this radio is a real lifesaver and you don't want it to run dry during a power failure.Two reasons I gave this radio 4 stars instead of 5:1. No AM/FM radio. If you need that, get the WR-300.2. When the weather radio switch on the right side is set to "on", every keypress will react with a very loud BEEP! If you use this radio as an alarm clock in a quiet bedroom, you must first turn that switch to "off" and then the unit will operate silently while you adjust your alarm time or activate the backlight to check the time. This is a small nuisance and I wish it had been designed differently. Don't forget to turn that switch back "on" when you're done, or the radio won't sound an alarm in case of an emergency.
Had an earlier generation of this, only had to update because of new OS. Simple to use, great quality scans, works well with Photoshop.
Just got the camera and from what I've seen so far it is a wonderful piece of equipment. My only complaint is that Amazon misrepresented the battery type saying it is, "powered by EN-EL3a or EN-EL3" which is not true and disappointing to anyone who is upgrading from a camera that does use those batteries (ie D70) The D200 uses the EN-EL3e which doesn't have the same fit as the EN-EL3a or EN-EL3.Be aware of this if you are upgrading!
I was delighted when I first recieved this little toy in the mail; however, I am now severely disappointed.It has poor connectivity; at least, mine does. It takes several tries for me to connect, even when the device detects a strong signal. Then when I do finally connect, half the time the pages I wish to view will not load.It has excellent sound, which to me is its only redeeming quality. I use it now primarily as my MP3 player since I didn't have one until I bought this device . . .but I am seriously considering selling it on Ebay. For a little more, I could have gotten a Sidekick III.
Worked for a couple of months and then failed to be recognized by any computer or camera. I lost some pictures and videos because of that. I would give it a zero but the least is one star.
Much better than what came with my marine stereo! Yeah directions and a template would have been helpful but the product performance is worth it. Best splash guard I've seen. Note: if your stereo isnt perfectly aligned,the cover could stick at the top. Just get it right and the cover is perfect. I'd buy another. The window going up almost looks automated.. but please include a template on the box or something. (Trick) use the foam seal backing that you peel off for your template..That worked for me.
Internal circuit board had terrible soldering. Product worked really well for 2 months and now will only work if I hold the power cord and press it in towards the middle of the cooling pad. I wish it would work, it was great until it broke. Very disappointing.
the camara is perfect 1 it did not bulge out like someone said.it comes with 1 rubber ring 2 angle cut ring and 1 treaded ring to screw on i have install these camara in many position and they are perfect the picture are good both day and night i have 4 camara a mini quad prossesor and a vupoint digital converter with 16sd card i recomend these to all my friends when they ask about my system ps it come with a drill bit in the box to make the hole.
We use these for in-ear monitoring on stage.In the course of years, we purchased at least 12 of these sets. The sound is amazing.They really go down to 60hz audible and are very linear and 'open sounding'.Even if the PA is blazing across the festival terrain, there is enough blocking of outside noise.When they start to sound muddy, you change a filter and boom! instantly they sound like you purchased 'm yesterday.We never experienced a speaker driver blown although volume peaks can be fierce live.OK, so far the positive side.It's a modular system, so ideal for having spare parts in your flightcase.That, as well, seems positive.HOWEVER:The most vulnerable part is the cable and it's definately not sturdy. We experienced lots of cable failures at the eartips and at the clip where the L&R; cables split.And then you find out: they will not sell you replacement cables. So, I ask: what is the use of a modular system, if you can't get any replacement parts...Anyway, I can't say the support of Etymotic is bad. They do replace and repair, also at reasonable price, sometimes for free. But it is a hassle to send it over and over again.We use five of these sets, so at a certain point you'd really pray for spare cables.We could turn to another system, but we're very fond of the sound. And we tried quite a few systems, including custom molden pieces.
I did a lot of research to find a quality alarm clock for a decent price. I decided against one that played CDs because I already had a CD player and those tend to take up a lot of space (I have a fairly small bedside nightstand). While reading reviews on Amazon for a SONY alarm clock model, one reviewer recommended the Timex T309T instead, so I checked this one out on several websites. Most of the reviewers seemed pleased, so I asked for it on my wishlist and received it as a gift. My impression is definitely positive!It was actually fairly easy to set up and program, nothing too high tech. My only little peeve is with setting the clock: the hour and minutes are not independent of each other, but rather you have to hold down the &quot;forward&quot; button until it passes 60 minutes to advance one hour. It's a minor technicality that is easily overcome, but still...Other than that, I can't think of much else that I would change (though other reviewers had a couple of good suggestions). The battery back up is certainly a nice feature that's not found on other alarm clocks of comparable price. Another nice little feature is that the radio alarm setting has a sleeper mode that can be adjusted for 90, 60, 30 or 15 minute blocks of time. The nature sounds are not so natural, but the buzzer and radio work just fine.Overall, a wonderful little alarm clock for a decent price. Definitely recommended!!
I have the very first Visor model that Handspring made, and searched long and hard for a suitable case for it. It was difficult to decide between leather, neoprene, tri-fold or bi-fold, etc., etc. I did know that whatever I used had to be water resistant, durable, washable, absorbing most "average" shocks, and yes... possibly the occasional drop from 3 feet or so.Well, in the year and a half that I've used this case it has seen and been all of the above and my visor still is fine (quite outdated, but in good shape). There is not enough room in this case to hold all the contents of your average wallet, but it will hold a few business cards and a license or I.D. along with a spare stylus and the PDA itself. The Velcro that is used to attach the device to the interior of the case is a "sticky" subject for some folks, but it worked well. The case is the perfect size for the Handspring Visor, providing a comfortable fit and keeping the unit safe. It can even actually encase the Visor with the Visor's stock snap cover in place, but it's a tight fit.This one is a good, low-dollar case that lasts... and performs the basic functions of a simple zip-case.
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!!!
I don't expect this laptop to make it to a year.My USB Ports started to not recognize my devices. I thought it was a driver problem at first but I've tried every windows based fix I could with no results. It never has the correct time. Ihave to reset it at least once a week. It freezes or the CPU stops processing randomly. Vista is a slow system to have on this laptop. The hardware is faulty. I'm boycotting Toshiba's laptops. Pfft.
Bad sound quality. Not adjustable. Hearing static after bringing to the gym for 5 months. Not worth it.
I lost my extra battery and did not want to pay a lot for one because I knew just the moment I ordered a new one - it would show up! Sure enough!!!!! less than an hour. However, I am happy to have another one on hand...the new one I ordered was very reasonable in price and does the job I need it to do! Great product for a great price.
This is the second pair of Sony headphones I've bought. I loved the first pair so much I decided to buy a second pair. Now I have one pair at home and one at work. I hate earbuds so these over the ear hook-style headphones suit me a lot better. I only wish Amazon wasn't my only choice in finding this style of headphones.
Overall I was very pleased with the quality of the product but unfortunately had to send the kit back b/c the AC Adapter included was not the one advertised. This kit comes with an EH-52 rather than the stated EH-53. I needed an EH-53. My Nikon says that if I used anything but I could overheat the components. If your camera can use an EH-52, this is a great buy.
I have both the Neoprene and the leather case and prefer this one for its protective value.If compactness is very important, consider the leather case.If you want both options, buy both cases.Each case attaches to the Palm using Velcro. Both cases allow the user to work the Palm with the case attached, though the leather case is better for this than the Neoprene because of its compactness.
I bought this case when I got my screen and I love it. Fits perfectly, goes on easily, and keeps the screen clean and from banging or getting caught on things or coming apart, etc. Don't get the screen without also getting one of these cases. It looks professional too. Be smart, get this case for your screen!
I'm completely frustrated with this printer. If it weren't for the problem with ink running out and only being able to print if all ink cartridges are full, then I'd be satisfied, but that is not the case.All I want to do is print a black and white document but can't because a couple of the colors have gone dry (there are 5 color cartridges). The most frustrating problem is that I haven't even used the printer since I last installed brand new color cartridges!!!! The ink dries up on its own without even using the printer!!!!! This is a very expensive problem and I wish we had never bought this printer.
I wish Wii had an hdmi connection, but since it doesn't, I use this cable to connect the video feed from my A/V receiver to the plasma. Works as good as an rca composite video cable can.
The sound quality may be good, I don't know, I cut my finger on one of the control buttons and that was enough for me. It went back
This is really a cool product. It has lot of good features that makes this product handy to use and preferred over others.To state a few features:1) Optical zoom of 3x sufficient for a good photgraphy2) Supports big sized snaps with its 5MP resolution3) Easy to handle the various modes of the cam4) Good battery backup5) You can add a memory chip to get more snaps
I bought this "BTX compatible" case to use with a BTX motherboard. I also tracked down and bought the BTX optional conversion kit for this case from the one supplier in the US that still carries it.Only then did I discover that while the earlier-issue VA8003BWS case may in fact have been BTX compatible, this compatibility seems to have been largely removed from the currently-shipping cases. Although the ATX backplate may still be easily replaced with the BTX version, the motherboard mount plate no longer comes with predrilled BTX standoff holes, nor mounting slots for the BTX SRM plate from the conversion kit. The system-builder who foolishly buys this case for his BTX board will find himself compelled to measure and drill his own BTX mounting holes, and devise his own securing mechanism for the SRM plate.Since the product's box and enclosed manual still trumpet the case as "ATX/BTX", anyone who has purchased this case will only discover the truth when he opens the case and finds that the engraved "Remarks" section on the motherboard mounting plate itself has entries for "ATX" and "Micro ATX", but the line where "BTX" should be is blank, there are no "B" labelled holes, and the plate lacks slots for SRM mounting.There are few cases nowadays built to handle BTX boards. Unfortunately, the current VA8003BWS is not one of them. Avoid this one unless you feel comfortable exercising your shop skills along with your PC-building skills. And I hope Thermaltake corrects its documentation, its advertising, and its product box to accurately reflect the non-BTX compatible case it currently ships.
I would like to say thank you to Amazon.com and to all of you who rate products on this site. Because of your rating, I know that which product is good for my need.I bought this router at Fry's [$$$], the new one - the "express" which has metal case, and gave it my ... year old son. After [a few] minutes, he told me: "It is working good, but we need to install the printer on the second computer. I found out that my printer is not for windows 2000. I searched looking for software to update my HP deskjet 930c. After downloading the updated software, I installed it with the port of the printer is "D-link printer port", and it has been working well. Now I and my son can surf the internet at the same time, and we can print from the shared printer through DI-704P.I recommend it.
Everyone should use UV filters to keep from scratching those expensive lens. Bought two of these for my Sony A65 lens.
I bowed down and got this "class 6" for my Canon Rebel T2i. But have had no problems even with "Class 4" cards. Great value at the time of this writing. But as all thing memory related, pricing will most likely even get better in a few months. This is one of those items where it either works or dies instantly. If it works, and most do, it is perfect. Have already filled it several times and re-used without issues of any kind.
This Panasonic SL-SX280 is an awesome CD player. The anti-skip system rocks. The bass on this thing is so deep it sounds like you are listening to a big three piece stereo. It lasts realy long on just 2 AA batteries.
I am apprecitate that this company change my item even though I though away my box and assessory item alrealy. I should say that this company very concerns and be responsibility of a costomer. Thanks again....
I purchased this TV shortly before Christmas at the sale price (which was amazing) and at first I was extremely uncertain about it. A 42" TV with new technology for such a low price seemed a bit strange, and I had somewhat of a hunch that maybe they were dumping them off at a low price because of poor quality. That has all since subsided.However, when I first received the television the FIRST DAY of usage I had a big problem with it. After a few hours of usage the TV shut off by itself. I had originally thought that I may have laid on the remote control, so I turned the TV back on to only have it shutoff again about 30 seconds later. I noticed the lights in front of the television flashing, and having remembered seeing something about that in the manual, I looked to find out the bulb is defective. This seemed to confirm my aforementioned fears, and so I immediately called Samsung to have a repairman come fix the thing. A defective bulb is no big deal, but annoying nonetheless. Well needless to say, I don't like their method of appointments, they put in a "ticket" and then have someone call YOU back to make the arrangement. It took them almost 5 days (including saturday and sunday) to call back, and the appointment was 10 days from the day I arranged it.It was a definite inconvenience to have a large television sitting in the middle of a room completely unable to function, but taking into consideration that it was the holiday season, I suppose it can be excused. The repairman came mid-morning, took his shoes off at the door, was quiet and polite and immediately went to work on the television. He left no doubt in my mind that he was an expert at what he does, and after replacing the bulb realized there was a problem with some internal component so he replaced that as well.Although it was an inconvenience to have to go through that process for the television, I couldn't be happier with what I paid for it and the resulting picture. I have the TV connected through a Monster Cable HDMI (if you want top of the line, go with Monster even though its extremely pricey) with a Comcast DVR-HD box. Sports are clearly the superior quality, but the overall quality of the HD channels is amazing. I also have a Playstation 2 connected through the component cables and it looks just as good considering its not an HD output. But if you are going to connect a non-hd system (xbox, ps2) I suggest getting the component cables because using the RCA plugs was horrid, blurry, and not even worth playing.Beyond all of that this television was a great buy, and even though the price has since gone up its still not THAT bad. I'd have given it 5 stars, but to me 5 stars would be a 1080p output. If you're looking for a good TV for a decent price, I'd say this is definitely it.
These speakers work great, are affordable, and aren't they just the cutest little speakers you ever saw?
At first I bought a big expensive HP machine up around $300. I had it only about 3 days and was very dissatisfied and took it back to the store. It was too big with too many functions and seemed quite akward to use. I did call HP tech support and they were helpful even though they were some place in India. I was choosing HP for my fax/printer because I had learned they did, in fact, have reachable and helpful tech support people.I went back to the store hoping to find a simpler but quality machine. I chose the 4110 Multifunction at a little over $100. I found the 4110 to be a smaller and more modern looking unit. Learning how to use its functions was easier and took less time than on the larger HP units. The unit is ideal for a student or a small home business. The ink lasts longer than some competitor's units. The quality of the color print-outs is outstanding.The biggest problem with the 4110 is that it stacks the pages in reverse order. One through Five comes out as Five through One.
Both the 2.5 plug and 3.5 jack were too big to fit either product I was trying to use this with. Useless.
This cable does exactly what it is supposed to do. I previously had a Boston Acoustic PV1000 sub hooked up with a cheap cable but always had problems with the bass sounding "boomy". I just replaced the cable w/ this one from monster and regret that I didn't do it earlier. My sub finally sounds the way it should. I actually had the floor rattling until my wife came down from upstairs because she couldn't hear the tv up there. If you have a decent home theatre system spend $30 for this cable, you won't be disappointed.
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!
After a lot of research I was stuck between Cruzer Titanium and Apacer Handy Steno HT203. My main preference was performance and design. Both of these flash drives are great in terms of no issues of losing caps. Titanium was a bit expensive but finally I got a very good deal at staples and bought it out for $40. Some users expreienced some issues that I didn't, mainly 1)It worked for me in all USB ports for my computer (I have front ones too), 2) As per arstechnica.com this drive is not bootable, but I was able to make it bootable and was able to boot. I used the known HP utiltiy; you do need a version of DOS so do make a DOS diskette handy, 3) Although the included software for synch and backup was trial initially, Sandisk has made it free and full functional in the new version for Cruzer titanium drives and believe me all three included utilities are worth the money. Moreover the software can also sych files and folders other than outlook in new version. The included keychain was a bit difficult to stuck in and I did scratch the drive a bit while doing that. Performance wise the drive ran three times faster on my machine compared to my friend's 1GB Apacer Handy Steno HT203. I cannot comment on the reliability of the drive as its too early for me, but you do get 5 years of warranty. Overall I am happy.
The product arrived sooner than I expected, has worked flawlessly from the time I plugged it in and for the past several months. The price is still the best I've seen for a monitor with these features in this size. I am thinking about replacing all of my televisions with these (this would require a converter of course).
I listen to music every day in my office so I thought that having an mp3/cd player would be ideal. The product worked great for about a month. Then it started having problems where it would be in the middle of a song and it would just shut off, but it didn't happen that often. I've had it for two months now and I can't get it to play an entire CD without shutting it's self down. Usually it just plays a song or two before it stops working. I wanted to return it when it first started having problems but like I said it worked great for a month. This is the worst product I have ever purchased.
Works perfectly. It's an HDMI cable. They all work the same so don't pay more money for extra gold plated garbage.
I work in a heavy white noise environment (noisy fans, A/C and the like) and these not only have excellent sound quality (WMplayer10 Mp3 @ 256k and iRiver H10)they isolate almost all of the background noise. The trick here is to follow the instructions and get a good inner ear seal. When you first put them in they will sound tinny but as your ears heat up the rubber inserts they will conform more to the shape of your ear...and presto; excellent sound. One last thing: if you're looking for booming bass get Headphones; while these have very good bass response they will not give you the bass feel you're looking for if you're into lots trunk rattling bass ala hip-hip and rap. These are meant for audiophiles interested in hearing the music and not everything else going on around them. A great buy.
Had one years ago. Lost it in a move. Best coffee maker I ever had. Coffee brews faster than a drip,easier to clean and takes up less space.
Small, easy to use and excellent picture quality when it worked. I have owned an Olympus Stylus Zoom for two years. Around the the end of the first year, it began having spurious light leaks. Just recently, a problem with rewinding made it necessary to open the camera and lose half of my pictures. Since then, the LCD readout has stopped working, so the exposure number and flash control are blanked out. I have to replace the camera, and am looking at other manufacturers.
This is a good basic internet keyboard for the price. It has the amazing silent key feature, which means that the keys are a lot less noisy than my old, basic Compaq keyboard (which came standard with my computer). The curved shape of this keyboard means that the back keys are elevated higher. This makes reaching them easier and more comfortable. This keyboard gives good tactile feedback, so you know when you've pressed a key.I really like the fact that this keyboard has two very useful buttons integrated into it: the "My Computer" button, and the "Calculator" button. These buttons do exactly what they imply: start the program that they are named for. I use these functions alot, especially the My Computer function. I am glad that I do not have to waste extra time going to the start menu on my Windows XP computer to access these programs now.Another really useful feature is the labeling of the control function keys. This keyboard shows which keys, when pressed with the ctrl button, do actions like cut, pase, copy, or save. This means that you do not have to guess what the ctrl functions are for different keys; it is already labeled for you.The web keys are very useful. Nothing fancy, as this is a basic internet keyboard, but they are just what I needed to make my computing experience as effortless as it needs to be right now. The only feature that I wish this keyboard included would be a button or buttons that adjust the volume. But then again, I can do that on the speakers and within Windows, so this is not a major issue.In conclusion, for a couple of dollars, this is a fine internet keyboard. It is basic, so it may not include all of the bells and whistles that other, more advanced internet keyboards may have. But if you want a direct, less bloated computer experience, then this keyboard is a good place to start.
I got this filter after considering all kinds of grey cards and other gizmos. This makes white balancing a shot so much easier. You will see improvement from the first shot.
I've owned the zen micro photo 4 Gb for over a month now. The sound quality is awesome, photos look great on the cool OLED screen, and I love the wonderful blue glow. Highly recommended!
This is a good affordable router - nothing special but works very well and easy to use - It does have some more advanced features in a seperate area of the control browswer.If you would like to start home networking this is a great starter product. It offers security and affordability.I give it four starts because there are many routers on the marker of higher quality than this one. But for what this router is - it is great
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.
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.
I bought this camera for its great price, good reviews, and overall reputation as a great camcorder for the novice shooter. I returned the camera after three weeks, however, due to abysmal low light performance among other things.The catalyst for purchasing this camera was the impending birth of our first child. I took the camera to the hospital and filmed some of the labor/delivery and follow up. Unfortunately, when we returned home to view our footage, much of it was grainy and plagued with shadows and silhouettes.The camera does include a light and a MagicPix option, but unless you're using a tripod, you're bound to end up with a strobe-light effect (Perfect for recreating "Thriller music videos," but not much help otherwise.)I also found the image quality with the GS31 to be fairly lackluster and pixilated. Granted, you get what you pay for, but I was really taken aback that my 1992 camcorder shot much better footage.That being said, the camera did a lot better in good/outdoor lighting (albeit still somewhat pixilated), and the zoom is incredible. The camera is very light and smaller than I anticipated.In the end, I returned the camera in favor of a more significant investment (...)I will say that Amazon did a great job with customer service throughout. Also, if you do buy this camera, make sure to buy the DV cable (firewire for Macs) through Amazon or some other online retailer. (...)
For $50/speaker, I'm satisfied with these speakers. Raising them off the ground definitely improves the sound. I have mine on small 25&quot; high tables , one on each side about 4 feet from my desk chair. Overall, not for a finicky audiophile, could be more lively, and I'm not sure how far the sound travels clearly, but for a small-medium room and arranged properly, they're decent, especially considering the price. The Amazon review rips the appearance a bit harshly; they're not fancy, but they look fine. I would have given 3.5 stars if it was an option.
I've purchased several pairs of these headphones because they're cheap and will stay in my ears while running and doing yard work. The sound quality is decent at best but wasn't a problem since this wasn't very important to me. The real problem with these headphones is that they're seemingly programmed to break down after 90 days. Each pair that I bought stopped working after that amount of time. And for the do-it-yourselfers, they're not easy to fix. I'm pretty good with a soldering iron but it seems that once they break down they won't work ever again.Final advice: don't buy these headphones if you plan on running with them because they WILL BREAK DOWN.
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.
Bought over 2 months ago, I've yet to get tired of this little piece of ingenuity. I was looking for a multi-USB hub and got the Targus Notebook ChillHub because it had the hub plus those fans. As a hub it works great even when connected only to my laptop for those low-end attachments like flash drives, etc. If I need more USB power and/or want to utilize the fans to cool my notebook (which it does quietly and well), I plug in the AC adapter.Granted it's a bit smaller than my laptop and sometimes slipped when I moved it, but I fixed that with a small piece of two-sided tape in one corner. And even if it didn't have (or I didn't use) the fans, its good for keeping the laptop off flat surfaces so the heat doesn't get a chance to build up to more destructive levels.My only beef is with the adapter (hence the 4 stars), which should be unplugged from the outlet as it still pulls power even when disconnected from the Chillhub. And when the adapter is plugged in, it gets very warm even when the fans are not on. I'm not too sure it'll last the lifetime of the Chillhub. I also don't like its shape -- for its size it's made too wide taking over the next plug as well.Overall, though, I'm very happy with my purchase, which, at the time, was at almost half the price found at Staples.
Fast, simple and efficient. Corn is all but completely popped with just a few kernels left. The only down side is that you can't leave the popcorn in the bowl because the heating cup will burn the popcorn. You can add flavoring oil to the unit but this reduces the longevity of the heating cups.
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.
I knew when I purchased my new Ditigal Camera that I would have to protect the lens from getting scratched, at Amozon.com I found this Tiffen 72mm UV protection Filter at a resonable price, it also help me take very clear pictures. I would recommend it to everyone.
The Sonicwave 3 ft cables, provided a definite improvement in my system's sound-staging and coherency. Overall a plus improvement in sound quality over other brands, so-called 'premium' cables. Excellent transaction/product turnaround.
My husband loves these head phones so I finally bought my own pair. Unfortunately they don't work for me. They won't stay in my ear even with the band that fits behind. I guess I will keep looking for the perfect ones for me.
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 absolutely love this sub, it sounds amazing playing music of any kind. My favorite feature of this polk audio sub is the auto on and off switch. I think that is the coolest thing, since it gets used daily, I can just leave it on auto and anytime I turn the stereo on and start playing music, the sub will turn itself on. And the same when I get done listening, turn the stereo off and sure enough, the sub will turn itself off. I was skeptical about it at first but after a few times of turning the stereo on and running over to the back of the sub to watch the light turn green and then waiting for it to turn red after I power down the stereo, Im a beleiver. Im still trying to find this products down fall and after a month of blasting it, I havent found one yet! I cant wait to watch a movie with it and Ive got very high expectations for it!Great addition to your home theatre system, and dont hesitate over the price tag, you will be getting way more than $250's worth of bass. Just ask my bathroom mirror haha
Love it. Works great, sounds great. Replaced a Sony which I ended up hating. Recommend highly.
The headphones are pretty soft and light weight. They are a bit sturdy and large so I'm keeping them for home use.
I have only been using the drive for a couple of days and havent had any issues with its burning abilities. The issue I had was with the bundled "NERO" software. I wish LITE-ON would use someone else! All I needed was a program for the LIGHTSCRIBE and NERO gives you every program ever wirtten. Plus when I tried to scribe images to my DVD's using NERO only the text printed not the image. I wasted 3 DVD's. After updating the software I ended up loosing the whole program when NERO tried to install the upgrade. I now downloaded "SureThing" and it works great.
Mostly I am impressed by Amazon for being so responsive to me in my multiple orderings of this product, both of which had major problems (my fault) which were quickly resolved by the team.However, I should tell you that the product itself is great. It is a major improvement over the cheap headset I have been using for the past two years (the quality degraded significantly after I started carrying it between work and home). The only bad thing about this product is the cords which are kind of long and which I trip over. I don't think this is necessarily the fault of the product, but rather just an observation that wireless would be an improvement.
It does exactly what it should do. Clear, bright image. Easy to set up and focus. The main lens cover does come up a bit short. Other than that, a very good telescope.
Great little speakers. Easy install. Mounted mine under the eves of my shed. The sound will carry over 300 ft and still sounds clear. If you stand right under them they sound a little tinny, but other than that an excellent addition to any back yard
After trying just about every alternative on the market, this sports walkman is by far the best. It has everything you could want in an inexpensive radio that is ideal for sports events and doing otherwise-tedious yard work. I'd definitely recommend this product.
I love these headphones! They are perfect for my 3 year old's tiny head. I got these for him to use with his portable DVD player. They are easy for him to use. They seem very durable, he hasn't broken them yet. (Being a little boy, he's very good at that.) They also fit my 15 year old son, so these will grow with my toddler.
the charger gets what it needs to be done charge your pod without spending like 30 bucks. the car charger works great to but the cord could of been a little bit longer but other than that good product.
Purchased for college level photography program. Appears to work well and is easy to use...daughter loves it! Hopefully it will last a long tome...
I typically do not product reviews but this extender is awesome! Setup was easy and I only had to charge the batteries for a few hours after opening the package. It works well with FIOS and the range is great. Still cant believe this only cost 40 bucks!
Is it a coincidence that Etymotic only provides a 1 year warranty on the ER6i's, and the headphones I got on 12/18/2006 started to deteriorate at the beginning of January 2008? I had actually bought 2 sets of ER6i's back in 2006, one each for myself and my girlfriend. We both are experiencing the same problem; hers started about 2 weeks before mine. The flexible joint where the cord meets the plug has some kind of break or deterioration in the internal wire. Unless the joint is bent and held at a certain angle, one of the earbuds will completely lose sound.To be honest, I haven't treated these headphones with the best care possible, meaning I don't always put them back into the little pouch that came with it, and I haven't changed the filters in the earbuds yet. But come on, breaking down after 1 year?! I thought these ER6i's would've lasted longer than the cheaper Sony MDR-EX71s that I used to use, and also lasted only a year before one earbut completely went dead. And guess which headphones are still working for me? The original ones from Apple that came with my first generation iPod Nano. Yep, 3 years later and still going strong.Don't get me wrong, the ER6i's put out fantastic sound quality. But this issue with the cord is just infuriating.
Why is this listed as a Cables to Go product? I have many Cables to Go cables and this is not one of their cables. There is no logo on the ends and it did not come in Cables to Go packaging. It came in a generic &#34;Made in China&#34; package. I am very disappointed in this product.
I love these earphones. They fit nicely around my ears, they block out external noise, the sound is great, they have a long cord and the price is right.
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...
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.
I have many of these antennas and they all work great. I position them on the roof outside various rooms of my houses and at my parents' house too. I run the line in through a window or door. That way I can put a boombox or home dock in any room that has an antenna set up and I don't have to position the antenna each time I want to go from one room to another or to another house...I just take my receiver with me and have a few boomboxes which are also easy to move.I even use one of these in my car and truck after my Sirius car antenna stopped working. I run the antenna out the sunroof of my car and it stays in place rather well (once in a while I have to reach out the window to reposition it on the roof). In the truck it fits on the dashboard under the windshield and never moves and never loses signal unless I'm in a long tunnel.I would recommend getting several of these and posting them in the places you frequent most and then just carrying your receiver from place to place.
Installed in my 2002 Honda Accord SE 4dr. Perfect fit. Absolutely no problems installing, even if you are a first time installer. Great value, definitely recommended.
I have bought 3 of these when it was so cheap around $3.25ish (shipping included) I was basically fooled by the low price. The product came on time with nicely packaged. I used fine for about 3 months. Techinically used about 4~5 times. And my camera is able to read it but it cannot read from my computer. I tried testing on different computers, but still doesn't work. So I would definately say it's defect (2 unopened). I actually read lot of reviews sandisk vs transcend before buying. But in the end it was like this. Even though return policy of the store I bought from is 30 days, they gave me full refund on all 3 since the cost of sending to transcend company to re-issue new ones will out price the cost of the card. I guess I'm going to stick with sandisks from now on. They never failed me with CF on my Canon EOS.
Overall the best laptop lock out there with a REAL KEY (I just don't like those cheap round key thingies).I have several Kensington locks, and can recommend this as a high quality product.It is sturdy and the rubber ring facing the computer does a good job in keeping my Macbook Pro from being scratched.The only objection I have is that it is maybe 10$ too expensive.
This case DOES NOT protect your iPod. The cheap aluminum bent as I was opening the package it was shipped in, the belt clip shattered as I was clipping the case to it, and there is NOTHING to keep rocks and dirt from destroying your very expensive device. Not to mention the first time I accidentally dropped this case, it FLEW OPEN, sending my $300 iPod skittering across the floor. Buyer beware... =-/
this didnt work i hooked it up it worked for 35 seconds then quit it well cut in and out
These DVD's are simply the BEST QUALITY DVD's I have ever used. Previously my best experience with DL-DVD's was when about 80% worked as intended. So far these are 100%. Extremely satisfied since I already have enough coasters from the other brand DL-DVD's. As the saying goes "You get what you pay for" and even though there are cheaper DVD's out there these are worth every penny. Exceeded my expectations and once use the 30, will definitely purchase Verbatim again.** Quick Update - 02.23.2012 - Have used almost all the DVD's and am still at 100%. Exceptional quality
It is really nice to be able to protect the screen of my camera while it is in my purse or luggage. It is not big or bulky. Perfect!
Like alot of people, I did alot of research on digicams (point and shoot models) and almost went for the Canon A80. But the new DSC-W1 model sported a larger LCD screen which put it over the top in my book. The screen has proven to be invaluable to me and I once wondered if the size really did matter... it does! However, Sony did a terrific job in keeping the overall camera size down but at the same time making the buttons within the thumb's reach. The buttons are sturdy enough not to be accidently pressed down and the pictures turn out great. There is some red-eye on shots taken from at certain distance but nothing that can't be corrected with most of today's photo software and the red-eye isn't glaring in most photos if any.
I bought these as a replacement for my iPod earbuds. They are a good replacement, with very similar sound and perhaps a bit better bass. Fit is good, at least for my ears. The asymmetrical wires (from the point where it divides, the wire to the the right phone is about 2 and a half times as the wire to the left phone) seemed odd at first, until I realized that I was supposed to run the right wire behind my neck. Having tried it, this design is clearly far superior. You can pop the buds out of your ears and they don't dangle down awkwardly as with other headphones, but remain securely draped around your neck.
You spend all your time and ink trying to clean the print heads. Epson should refund our money for this one. Black and color plugs up without warning. It doesn't appear to matter how often you use it or how long it sets.
I received the Presto 02822 6-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffee Percolator the first week in June. At times the coffee was weak, but l learned to adjust/increase the amount of grounded coffee beans to make it stronger. Also, wetting the dry grounds before starting the brew seem to help to make it stronger. On August 18th...about 6 weeks after purchase....the pot no longer worked. I don't know what is wrong but just doesn't work any more. I plan to call the 1-800-number on the box to see what can be done, but I don't have a coffee pot this morning.
I have all Sony product except an Onkyo receiver and Hd cable box. I used the op-pc and no luck. Tried manual and only get part of the controls. Logitech Harmony has a better remote however the battery life is so short.
This is a good CAT6 cable with one drawback. The little button they put on the connector doesn't do a good job of depressing the clip to help pull the cable out. I normally wouldn't care about such a small issue, but I bought this cable specifically for hot-plugging my laptop (I don't believe in wireless). So, overall - 4 stars.
So far we are very happy with our purchase. Saved a lot of money. We received in a very short time.
Ok - so here is my history. I have owned 4 sony dvd jukeboxes over the past 5 years. The first was a 200 disc, the second was the 301 (flippable) disc and 2 400 disc (the 985 and 995) models. The 301 version had the best functionality - compact design and it flipped the disc for you (this was great when you have a double-sided disc). However, this model had a notorious history of misfeeding and even jamming. The 985 model is great (but no flipping). The 995 model is extremely slow. I have the 985/995 side-by-side and the difference in speed is huge.I hope in the near future, sony releases the flip version again.
I would say that these are a great value for the price. I like a lot of bass, but there isn't an overwhelming amount of bass. The treble is crisp and cymbals aren't pingy, they are crisp and precise. For the price of $14.99, these earphones are an incredible value. The treble is crisp, the bass is great. And considering I have a 200 watt infinity sub on my home system, I know good bass when I hear it. These earphones are comfortable and sound great. I use them everyday at school with my portable cd player, and let me say I am extremely satisfied with them. Considering I purchased these to replace a pair of $75 Sony Earphones, and I'm more satisfied with these, I'm extremely impressed. The only reason I can think of why somebody would give these a bad review, is if they purchase a pair of Sennheiser pro series which run minimum $150 a pair. These earphones have the best quality for the money! Don't pass these up!
I have been very happy with this camera since I purchased it over a month ago. My requirements for a digital camera were resolution of at least 5 MP, compact size for travel, and some scene or manual modes. Two features sold me on this camera:1. Compatibility with AA batteries. Most cameras this size use proprietary batteries, which means if you forget your battery recharger on a trip, you could be in trouble. With this camera, you can take out the included AA rechargeables once they run down and use regular AA batteries. While lithium batteries such as Energizer's E2 series are best, even alkalines will work in a pinch.2. Larger LCD area. The extra inch makes a huge difference. You can tell immediately whether people blinked, and the screen is large enough that family and friends will enjoy flipping through the photos you've taken without having to squint. The larger area also makes it fun to zoom, rotate, and crop photos right in the camera.In addition to indoor settings, I have tested the camera in the Colorado mountains, suburban Chicago, and downtown DC. The scene modes did an especially beautiful job with the mountains and lakes. I had been worried after some reviews suggested that Sony cameras make colors look washed-out and faded, but I did not experience this. My images have also been very sharp, and I can see details far in the background, such as signs in shots of city streets. I also like that you can set the camera to record images in a 3:2 ratio, so that if you are planning to make 4x6 prints, the camera saves exactly the image that will be printed. My only complaint is that the red-eye mode doesn't completely eliminate red eye in indoor shots, but I understand that this is typical for compact cameras.Since this camera and its LCD screen could easily be damaged in a purse or backpack, I would recommend a semi-rigid carrying case such as Sony's LCMWA model.This camera will not be right for everyone. If you're looking for a simple point-and-shoot and don't want to worry about settings, consider Canon's PowerShot S500 Elph. If your photos mostly will be indoors and redeye is your major concern, consider Nikon's Coolpix 5200. If you'll be doing a lot of telephoto zooming, consider the Pentax Optio 555 with its 5X optical zoom. But if you're looking for a versatile compact 5 MP camera in the advanced consumer/prosumer segment, then look no further than Sony's DSC-W1.
I bought the Filter to have the UV protection, but much more than that the filter protect my lens, because my camera fell down and the Tiffen filter totally protect the lens!!!! I am so happy cause I dont have to buy another lens, I'm going to buy another filter right away!!!
I've had my camera for a little over a week now and LOVE it! I haven't played w/every single feature but have tested quite a few settings, zooming and such. I only have produced a few blurry shots...other than that, the shots are crystal clear! They looked great on the camera as well as when I upload them onto my computer. Also as a side note (since I'm a graphic designer), I always put the pics I take into photoshop to touch things up and to do auto levels. I barely need to touch the photos. Some needed a little help w/the lighting but I was very impressed! The video part of the camera works wonderful as well. So far, I've just taken videos of my puppy doing his tricks. They turn out wonderfully and look awesome playing the videos back on the computer. The only drawback I have seen thus far is not knowing when the battery is going to die...until right beforehand. That happened to me while I was at my company's winter party. Since the charger is farily compact...I will remember to bring it w/me when I goes places (the battery does last quite awhile!) I also bought the SanDisk 1 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card and it works fabulous! It holds a multititude of pics as well as video and uploads to my computer easily and quickly. I am using the camera for personal pics as well and taking pics to use for my job. I highly recommend this camera :D
I bought this mainly so I could carry my laptop to and from class, and generally just as a way to protect it from getting scratched or getting things lodged into USB/Ethernet plugs.The case is really basic. Although it's for 17" notebooks it really fits 15.4" notebooks, it is just slightly (about 1-2cm extra) larger than a snug fit. Some reviewers complained about the logo on the front of the case ruining their laptops but it looks pretty solid to me. Fellowes may have changed the design to make it more secure and prevent future damages.I bought this on Amazon when it was only ten bucks, which was a real bargain. I don't know if I would buy it at the price it is currently listed (about five bucks more).EDIT: I guess I should mention that I have a 15.4" Macbook Pro, which is a widescreen laptop.
I purchased the Titanium Cruzer for the physical toughness of the drive and the security software which would password protect sensitive files I need to transfer regularly as part of my work. I noted the multiple reviews showing that many units have malfunctioned early in their lifespan, losing all their data, but was so enamored by these features, I chose to purchase it anyway.Well, I owned mine a whopping 5 weeks, and it malfunctioned so that none of the data was recoverable on any computer I tried it in, laptop or desktop. The problem has been identical to all the other reviews - blue light flashes, then nothing. I tried using SanDisk's website, which seems to suggest it's a driver problem, but the files they ask you to delete don't seem to be present on my computer. I wrote them for assistance, and after waiting a week, got a response with suggestions I had already followed - which I suspect they knew wouldn't work, since our next interaction (another week later) was for them to issue an RMA number. Happily, I didn't store any unique data on it, and had backups elsewhere.Of course, I purchased this to transfer encrypted sensitive data back and forth - when I queried them about what to do with the data, the best they could offer was to promise me they wouldn't look at it, or refer me to an independent data recovery service for a charge. I (probably naively) figured if I couldn't access it, they weren't going to either and probably would just discard it.It seems the physicial toughness and security aspects are no help if the drive itself is no good. Although SanDisk replaced the drive (with what appears to be a new unit), I wouldn't rely on it for any data you might really need. Because I really wanted a retractable usb drive, I bought a Memorex M Flyer TravelDrive to replace the Cruzer while it was awaiting repair (I couldn't wait for the whole process), and it seems to be working well (knock on wood) with similar features: rugged, retractable, and security software included (which actually seems to work a little nicer than that on the Cruzer).Two words for the Cruzer: buyer beware.ADDENDUM/UPDATE: I have had the replacement SanDisk cruzer titanium several months now (as of 11/06) and it has been working fine. Perhaps it was "opening jitters" by SanDisk.
Awesome picture when looking dead on, not great from the side view but overall a very good deal.
I had been searching for a pair of decent headphones to use with my PS3 and Sony amplifier. I was not sure if I wanted a gaming headset, surround sound headphones or simply good headphones. After reading countless reviews, I decided on the Sennheiser HD555's.I did not purchase a gaming headset due to requirements such as power supply, additional boxes and wires. I basically needed something to plug and go. I did purchase the Sony PS3 earbud piece for in game chat. The only drawback is that I will need to have audio from the television/stereo matched with the earbud during gameplay. However, I'm NOT using the chat feature in most PS3 games I play (Madden 2010, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Bad Co, Mod Nation Racers, Little Big Planet, etc).First, regardless of what you read, I do not believe these are surround sound headphones. There is fantasic separation for left to right but I do not get a feeling of spatial separtion between front to back. There are several stereo receivers (Yamaha) and processors that can benefit these headphones with some type of surround sound processing. My Sony receiver does not add this feature when using headphones. I can not verify if my PS3 (HDMI connection to receiver) may modify this and send it to the stereo with surrond sound processing, thus creating "artifical surround sound" for headphones. Of course, the same holds true to music. Great separation but no feeling that the drum kit is behind me or the guitar is in front of me. It's all left to right. There are no issues with bass or treble levels. I found no issues with the open air design or excessive sound coming out of the headphones disturbing other people. These are not designed as noise cancelling. You can actually wear these and still hear the phone ring or someone knock at the door.With that being said, these are still INCREDIBLE headphones! The sound is like nothing I've ever heard before. If you're playing a game, watching a movie, or listening to music, you owe it to yourself to find out what you have been missing! In game play, I can hear the steps of an approcaching enemy and other sounds I've NEVER heard before. I'm kicking myself for not hearing all the nuances in my favorite Beatle recordings too!Ok, what about comfort? WOW!!!!! You almost don't remember you are wearing them. I've had them on up to 3 hours (football game)and forgot I was wearing them. They are extremely comfortable. I actually find myself wearing them more and more. I believe these are primarily geared for home use and really couldn't see using these with an IPOD while jogging or something outside the comfort of my favorite recliner.If you're searching for a great pair of headphones, you can't go wrong with the Sennheiser HD555. With a price point of about $100.00, you're definately not going to find anything of any better quality for less. In fact, you probably could spend $200.00 and still won't beat the quality of these headphones.
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.
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!
Well its powering 2 12 in subwoofers in a box just fine. I had it bridged and turned up all the way. It was putting out a lot of power for 30 minutes but then it would cut out. I turned the power .level down and it fixed the problem
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.
I loved this camera for its size and features. Used it for a year now. Takes some great pictures but indoors night pictures with lights was terrible most of the time, anti-shake doe snot work that well. Now 13 months later this camera stopped working. When I turn on the camera, the lens comes out all the way and no display appears on the LCD, the LED light flickers and lens goes back in 3/4th of the way. I called Olympus support and they charge $140/- to fix it. Better to buy a new camera. Some of the pictures had this weird droplets of color that messed up great shots. Watch out, if you buy this camera make sure you get extended warranty.
When brand new, the metal clips on the plug are wide to accomodate wider car lighters. Had to use a little force to get it into my Honda accord and odyssey...now it fits and the plug connects with no problem.This is the best FM transmitter out there...the key is finding the right channel.
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.
Problem with cars made before 2008 is they only have one charger. At any given time I have three electronic devices that need charging, Ipod Skydock (to turn my ipod touch into sirius xm receiver), Garmin GPS. and sometimes need to charge that phone (of course everything bought on amazon except the car).I bought one of the these and its great. It has bulging rubber grips on the male piece which take a little work shoving it into place, but it stays in there snug. So snug it holds up the Skydock tilted at an angle.It looks a little different though, the pics show two kinda independent female holes, the unit actually is formed so the space in between holes is filled in so there are no humps.Does what I wanted at a good price.
this item works like a charm... nike shoes don't work for me so this was an excellent alternative. highly recommended!!!
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.
Other reviewers have pointed out that these routers tend to die after some time. If you're getting a Linksys router, you may want to consider doing what I did. Noting the frailty of the unit, I bought the three year warranty, where the store will replace the unit if it breaks, no questions asked. Even with the extra warranty, the unit was inexpensive, and if it breaks, the store probably has more clout with Linksys than I do. The four star rating is due to the unit's easy setup.
So far, so good. It does everything it promised. The only glitch was that the included CD was most likely not compatible with Windows Vista and I had to do a work around. Went to the D-Link website and downloaded the drivers. Worked fine after that. I also had to go into my Skype, Tools, Options, Audio Settings and make changes so I could hear/talk with my phone. If you don't do that, it will default to whatever your Skype settings are. You also have to manually reset these settings if you want to use your webcam while on Skype, vice the phone. Once you know this, it only takes about five seconds to make the changes. I really like the flexibility that this adapter offers.
I purchased this MP4 a few weeks ago and have so far found it to be exactly as advertised. It is easy to use, and has already taken some light abuse from my daughter and my dog. It is a great player for kids, as well. The volume does not go loud enough to do any damage. Drawbacks are uncomfortable ear buds (easily replaced), and uncomprehendable instruction manual (it has apparently been translated to english from another language).
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.
Awesome sound quality. Listening to the same music from the same MP3 player I can now hear notes and instruments that I couldn't with my prior noise cancelling headphones. The noise isolation is extraordinary. Nearby conversions are no longer a problem. Highly recommended!
Relating to this lens on my Canon HG10.Tired of standing 20 feet from people to get them in frame? This is the product for you. I was able to compensate without it but got tired of my external microphone not picking up the conversations very well. This lens allowed me to stand closer and have much better audio than ever before. There is very little to no distortion. People have commented on the added weight on the front of the camera, this is true, but it is real easy to find a good balance point using two hands. The quality is phenomenal, optical zoom through is clear as can be before you hit the digital zoom (obviously), there is no "soft" effect.
I am satisfied with the product and the shipping time was less than one week.Price good. No instructions of course.I have been happy with all of my purchases thru amazon.
Great pics, good camera and great deal! BUT have gone through 3 in the last year. If you drop it or any contact with something such as sitting on it it breaks! And the warranty is worthless then.
This really simplifies the power management of everything in my 30u rack. The price is excellent and the unit just works.
Good charger. Works well for our needs. We needed to re-condition a bunch of old rechargeable batteries and now they retain their charge better. Highly recommend.
I owned a camera like this that I used until I wore it out. I'm delighted to have it like new again, as it works with my software and the dock designed to recharge the battery. It arrived promptly and I'm very pleased.
Very happy with this product. I've been looking all over for this ink cartridge and was quite relieved to find it online.
Works perfect! very happy with this product. Nike+ seems very accurate with this holding the sensor. Who says you have to buy Nike shoes?
I have been working with PCs since the mid 80s and have used many brands of mice ( mostly with that damned rubber ball). This MS optical Wheel mouse is far and away the best with unparalleled control and smoothness; it leaves the old ball-types in the dust.
The K60 is the perfect home &amp; business tool. It has color faxing(stand alone or through PC), color scanning, color copying and even e-mail. Colors are vibrant and rich. Very Quick black printing, copying and fast color copies. Size wise, the machine is a tad bulky but for all it does who could complain. Paper tray is 250 sheet capacity and faxes and copies have their own output bin to seperate. A nice feature is that the PC Modem, and answering macine and phone all plug into the K60 and work through it. No need for multiple lines or splitters. HP Excellent job.
I purchased this IR repeater after having problems with a Terk LeapFrog and an X-10 POWERMID. Those devices were subject to electromagnetic interference from devices around my set top box, and they also received infrared interference from my LCD television. Despite much effort I could not get those devices to work. This IR repeater, on the other hand, worked perfectly out of the box with no tweaking required. It does not get significant RF interference from anything around my set top box, and the battery unit is not subject to interference from the television. I was skeptical that the device would work using only power analysis, but it works flawlessly. I'm very satisfied with this product.
I installed it in my video recorder with no problem. Let it charged overnight and it worked great the next day. The battery holded the charge. Great replacement product.
With Windows XP, I did not experience any of the problems the other two reviewers mentioned. Have not tried with Vista (and probably never will until Mister Softee ends support on XP.) I recommend this card and the supporting router (dlink DIR-655) based on my own success with both. I did however upgrade the firmware on the DIR-655 after having difficulties.) This card replaced a dinosaur Linksys Wireless G card that had a broom handle sized antenna and the worst reception.
I've ordered several of these type cables and they all have one thing in common---need to clean the connectors when 1st mounting. Connections seemed somewhat intermittently 'lossy', and just exercising/twisting when connected helped. Dont know if it is a film on them or they just have some 'light' corrosion, but after doing so they have all performed as expected of a cable with RCA type connectors. [I used a very-fine steel wool with alcohol in my case]
I have been so pleased with the 4400F scanner. I had over 1,200 35mm slides to scan. I have been very pleased with the ease of use and the end results. I would highly recommend this scanner.
It match "RainbowImaging 49mm Filter Tube Adapter + 49MM Vented Curved Metal Hood for Leica X1" perfectly. I recommend to buy both of them if you want to protect your lens from water and dust.
I like this one easy to use battery easy to replace even during a game. I like the extra button. I use it with cod waw
I was very disappointed with this printer. It worked fine for about a year and a half and then it started to click and paper jam. We took it in the have it serviced and the Brother repair center said it was the drum. We spent $150.00 on a new drum and got it home, plugged it back in and it still clicked and paper jammed all the time. We sent it back to the repair center and they had it for two weeks. They finally found the real problem, one of the paper tray gears malfunctioned, they fixed it and we used it for about 2 months and now it clicks and winds and it paper jams. I would not spend my hard earned money on this product. It was not very reliable and it was frustrating to have spent ~300.00 and have it work for a year. I will probably never buy another Brother product again.
Did not receive local alert only regional. Tried to call customer service for several days, could not get through. Sent e-mail to customer support 3 weeks ago, still no response. Would not buy Midland again.
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!
I'm unrelentingly left handed, and this cordless iron accommodates my reversed approach. I did somewhat alter my pace, and now set the iron into the charging cradle when shifting items.Did have a mishap with the tiny cap over the water spout...I left the removable water bin out to dry, and one of the cats knocked it to the floor displacing that tiny cap. It has yet to reappear (?under a bookshelf, ?down the vent, ?who knows). Still able to use the iron just fine, although energetic movements with full water will expel a few drops.
I've had this product for over a year now, and it has worked excellent for us. It has a adequately sensitive noise detector, it never misses a baby cry and rarely over activates. It's handy to be able to use our phone set to monitor baby at the same time!
Receiver works great. Purchased it as a demo unit; had zero problems. Receives all digital TV channels without any problems.
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.
Corsair are not just ram guys, they make a quality PSU. This little baby is actually smaller than the 430 watt PSU that it replaced. The modular connections are very clean and the storage bag is a nice touch. This runs a quad core setup with liquid cooling and hd 4890 without missing a beat. The unit is also very efficient. Nice job Corsair.
I love this radio it is the perfect size and as everything you could want.
I'm about to finish my third box of the 200 pack. I assume I must've had a coaster or two in there somewhere but can't say for sure - certainly no major problems.The one problem I had was with eleven blanks together with every other one flipped - looked weird, had the logo printed on the wrong side. I emailed Khypermedia about it and the next week I had eleven replacements.Ability to burn at maximum speed is over-rated what with the basic overhead of burning at the beginning and end of the process. So they take four minutes to burn instead of three, big deal. If you're burning video (SVCD's for example), you shouldn't be going anywhere near maximum speeds anyway.
I have used many earbuds in the past, and currently I am in the market for a new pair. I went to my local Best Buy and picked up Shure, Bose, and JBL earbuds. The Shure earbuds were the worst, they were uncomfortable and hard to fit. I have an Apple iPod and a SanDisk Sansa, and on both MP3 players I could not go over 1/2 volume. The earbuds would cut out, and sometimes not work at all. The factory buds were better then the Shure E2c. The JBL earbuds were the best. They were easy to fit, included great accessories, and had excellent build quality. Another pair of GREAT earbuds are the Bang and Olufsen. They are reasonable at $149.00 and are excellent quality. However, I would not recommend the Shure E2c to anyone!
I am a beginner in using SLR. I used this lens to take several photos of my watch. this lens will hunt around for about 2 times if you set it to full focus range. The viewfinder looks reasonably bright. HSM is silent, seems to be silent than my Canon 50 F1.4 USM. However, this lens is SUPER difficult to use. It is a 150mm Macro lens. The depth of field is so short when focusing close and at F2.8. How short is that? just take a look with the watch photo i uploaded. (the 3 hands are just about total thickness of 1mm ...) So, if you want to have decent depth of field, you need to narrow it down to about F11 or even smaller. You will need a tripod in this case... And, Even slight movement of flowers caused by wind will make it out of focus... ( I actually use AI-servo when using this lens to take flowers~!) Don't spend money on this lens unless you are a pro in macro photography. Wait for the 70-200 Macro...
this is the biggest piece of crap I ever bought. i hooked it up and it pushin my 10's like crazy, thats the only reason i give this a star. I turned my car off the when i went to go somewhere the amp just stop working. I went home everything was getting power excet the amp, it only lasted my just a half of a song. its powerful but will not last u at all
At the price I paid for this remote it should work wonders. But it doesn't. It usually never turns on all or sets all my devices correctly. My other less expensive Harmony remotes works much better. I will be3 returning this one. Don't bother buying this one.
iHome was a little larger than what I wanted. Didn't really play it once I saw the size. I returned the product.
The fluid that was supposed to fix the CD came in a hard block all dried out. My guess is that someone got their hands on some cases of really old product and decided to sell them.
The surface is made of metal. The design is cool. The fan works great. It is worth to buy it.
I love this product! I have two boys ages 3 and 5. We took a 16 hour car trip and this saved me and my husband! The kids were able to watch their movie with the headset on and the adults were able to listen to whatever station we wanted. I lost an ear cushion and called the company to find out where I could buy a replacement. I didnt get an automated answering machine, but an actual person! They not only answered, they sent me replacement ear cushions FOR FREE!!!!!Would recommend to EVERYONE!
So far I'm really loving this camera. I had an older cannon that took 2AA batteries that were ALWAYS running out and so wanted to upgrade to one that had a rechargeable batter. The camera is easy to use, (I haven't even opened the manual, just played around with the camera itself) and the pictures come out beautifully. I love the large screen. I haven't actually printed any of the pictures yet but I'm sure they will come out well.
So far, the mouse works wonderfully. I have not had any issues with the battery or hardware at all. It's sleek and fits nicely in my hand. I use it with my laptop because those mini mice aren't comfortable for long-term use. It's big enough without being enormous. The dongle is bigger than I would have liked but it's no larger than my flash thumb drive. Overall, it's a great deal!
Beware of some serious flaws with this poorly designed product. If you have MP3 files ripped from a couple years ago, or using odd bitrates (i.e., not 64 or 128), you are likely to encounter problems with transfering and playing the files. The buttons are also way too stiff, and the included earbuds are a cruel joke for most adults.
The Canon DM 50 works fine on my HV30 camcorder. Its a pity the manufacturer of the camera, Canon, cannot do better with the on board mike. Its placement on top of the camrea facing up is not the best. The DM50 shotgun overcomes those problems.
I bought this item about a year ago and it has worked great ever since. It is the perfect size for a lap top user as I am able to easily carry it in my briefcase or lap top holder, it is smaller than most lap top batteries. I only plug it in when I back up data to it or need to transfer large amounts of data from one computer to another but I just plug it in and its ready to go. It operates extremely quietly and does not overheat. The ONLY problem I have had with it is that it does not work on my PowerBook G4 lap top, this is more of a fault with the computer than the drive as it works on my compaq laptop and the 12 and 17 inch versions of the PowerBook G4's as well as all the iBooks so it appears that the 15 inch USB ports can't power the drive by itself, it comes with an external powersource that may help this but I no longer have the cord. Other than that no problems, it easy goes back and forth betwen Windows and Apple with no problems.
This lens is extremely versatile and very sharp. I bought one for personal use and liked it so much that I bought one for my office. I have used it to photograph interiors of buildings and even cars. It goes very wide. I looked at competing lenses before buying the Canon, but I'm very happy with my choice.The downside is that this lens only works on some Canon bodies. I like the lens so much that I plan to keep a camera specifically so I can use this lens for many, many years.
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.
This is the second remote extender that I have and I have to say that they are perfect for putting my cable box and dvd player in a closed cabinet and not losing any speed or functions. Ease of start-up and the charger for the battery make it a no-brainer!
This item worked well for the first couple months after which point it stopped working at all. The charging indicator stays lit, but no power reaches the Zen. Seems to have burnt out. Then again, what do you expect from such a cheap device.
I'm going to be pretty brief on this one - I've owned this printer for good few years, and got plenty of good use out it - wow I'm being so fair to it it's not funny - I have finally reached the point where my patience with it clearly run out.Why the headache? Simple - one word - inks. This stupid machine defines the word "unreliable" when it comes to inks, or more likely the print heads. It will GUARANTEED screw your print just when you need it most, cause you need to clean your heads, and once you start it literally takes AT LEAST 10 cleaning cycles to actually get anywhere near clean. Many times just the cleaning of it would kill the rest of the ink in the cartridge, so you waist more time and money.I used to love Epson brand and how far they've come from the dot matrix days, but I think I'm permanently switching to Canon now. That's just sad.
The hand held mobility of the device really helps when you are in the bright sun because you can change the angle easily to help avoid the glare. The device really helps a lot, more than I can image. I have dropped it a few times and it still works fine. In the past when we went fishing in a larger pond or lake, without knowing where the fish is and just relying on random guessing we would not have such a luck. With not too much cost at this sightat , this is a must have item if you plan to go boat-fishing on a lake. Some days, the fish just do not bite. It will save you lots of trial and error time and save you the frustration. I chose to buy this device based on the good review from other people who purchased it before. I took it out to a lake on a boat and it works very well. It gives the depth of the location and under water structure if it exists, or weed bed when it is present. When the fish swims by, it can let you know the depth of the fish just swimming by. After I observed the pattern of the fish depth, I set the hook/worm at the right depth and immediately we caught 1 muskie and 2 walleye within 20 minutes, each clam got us a result.
The product I had ordered came to me in a very good packaged condition and it was within the estimated time of arrival. The product is of high quality and performace. It is really professional!! Keep the good show.. I will defenitely recommend to my friends.. Cheers to Amazon!!
I bought this in Nov 02. Never have I been able to set it up myself. I can generally follow directions, so I think if I need this much help, it's the product. Any time I lose power or the DSL goes out, this wireless router quits working and I have to call Linksys tech support. It's ridiculous. They've already sent me two new ones and they all do the same thing. This is a terribly unrobust product. I am in the process of getting a refund from Linksys and I recommend that you try it, too. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT! There are a lot of negative reviews here. Give another company a chance.
I got this presenter for using with Power Point presentations. It was easy to set up but that does you NO GOOD if you can't rely on it to work. It broke within a few uses. I returned the item to Targus and they replaced it with a defective unit - which would only move slides backwards. When I tried to resolve the issue with them and get a working replacement, they suggested that it was user error. I will not buy a targus product again. The middle of a presentation is not when I want to discover that a presenter is unreliable!
I love this player. Don't let the small screen deter you from getting this. It has great picture quality and it meets my needs perfectly. It fits in my handbag with no problems so I pretty much take it anywhere. Think about this...you're in a long line & everybody is complaining. You can pull this out & watch anything that you want anywhere.Love it!
A great router and set up took less than 5 minutes. It was easy to set up and I never lost connectivity during setup. No changes were necessary to my TCP/IP setting on my iMac. I couldn't be happier.
GE 97863U SB 2.0 7 Port Desktop Executive HubThis product works wonderfully to add extra usb ports and organize all the cables around our computer. It mounts easily to a worksurface. No problems so far!
Just recieved my Slingbox PRO last night and got it all set up in about an hour. Video quality is really remarkable and adjusts well to varying connection speed. A bit tricky to set up the remote viewing (so you can watch from computers connected outside your LAN) because my router has heavy security settings, but after about 1/2 hour of playing with my port forwarding settings it worked great from my neighbor's connection.Also, I primariy use it on my Macbook with OS X and the Slingplayer Mac version works just great. Highly reccomend it for any TV junkie or for use with remote security cameras.
I own this router along with the D-Link WAU-2340 wireless adapter for less than one year. About 6 months ago the adapter stopped working. I dealt with folks on the west coast and had a new unit shipped to me although I had to send back the damaged one at my cost (fed ex). It just stopped working again and I have been on the phone for more than 2 hours with folks from India. Not to be biased as I have had great success with Indian customer service for other products but these folks were rude, impatient and annoying. One actually hung up on me. They are telling you to do things at breakneck speed while you're trying to understand what they're saying. If you forget one thing they get annoyed and say things line "What did I tell you a moment ago - you weren't listening" with the attitude of a teenager. They want to get you off the phone asap so they tell you to do something then call them back (which had me on hold for up to 30 minutes - 2 times) If this is customer service its not what we are accustomed to in the US. SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND GET A LINKSYS
Guys,Wanted to say thanks so, so much for your great service with mybroken ety-8 bluetooth headphones. I was heartbroken after the nicegift from my girlfriend broke after only 2 weeks. Have definitelyposted good things on the amazon site she said she got em from afterreceiving a brand new pair. Great service and great customer supporton the phone -- makes an expensive purchase worth it! (All thiscaused me to just buy a pair of your ER4's last week to add to mycollection for longer term study, and they are even better at blockingout noise!).Dont know if you will ever use this, but I have found somethingthat works really nice. My wireless headphones broke after beingstuck in a front pocket of my backpack inside the soft leathercarrying case. Though I am not rough with it, anything in a back packwill get jostled around. I have found that a tin of shoe/leatherpolish is the perfect protective, small container to protect them forthe future.Take it for what it's worth, and keep up the good work!Ety owner x2,
I've had my Viewsonic for almost 2 years. The picture is fine. However the fact that Viewsonic advertises the Remote as "Universal" is a lie. Attempting to contact customer support proved fruitless.It's true it does have "Universal" buttons, but these buttons don't work with any other device. To make matters worse, if you hit the wrong button, the remote will not even work with the TV until you select the TV button.There are no "universal" codes available for this TV either. I have purchased a Logitech remote to replace the Viewsonic remote, but that proved to be a pain to use also.I would NOT RECOMMEND this TV to anyone, and I will never buy another Viewsonic product again.
For my purpose, videotaping in 3 separate offices, this is the perfect camera. I combined it with a 3.5&quot; display from audiovox and the whole outfit is at home in my briefcase. If I could just find a tripod that was as small and portable I'd have the perfect setup.
I took a chance on this relatively expensive product after reading these very reviews. 4 stars out of five average for 250+ reviews was impressive. No question, it is well made, comes in a nice case, with a wide range of ear seals. The sound isolation comes from the tight physical seal, not any electronics. Even the smallest seals became uncomfortable after about 10 minutes listening and pulling the earbuds out was downright painful. I tested these with a Walkman while operating a blower. The Walkman was barely audible and the blower loud and clear. I was expecting the opposite. I could have tolerated discomfort had they worked, but not both discomfort and lack of noise isolation.
I bought this as a 9" digital picture frame and was disappointed and surprised that it measures only 8" diagonally. I'm surprised Amazon doesn't note that in the description.Once I got this thing going, I realized that it was a higher quality product than the other frame I have by Pandigital. Although there is no remote, the controls are very easy to operate and intuitive. Probably the best feature is the ability to make albums on your memory card. I'm using a 2GB card and have made several albums for dogs, kids, vacation home, family etc. Depending on my mood, I can choose a slide show or still to suit. The internal memory stores about 75 pictures but I find I don't even use that.One of the best features, in my opinion, is the built in rechargeable battery. You can move the frame to different spots or pass it around in a group. As far as I can tell the battery lasts about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hrs when doing slide shows. It gives a five minute warning before the battery is exhausted and recharges in a few hours.This frame will not accept SDHC cards and will not play video. I knew that going in but some might be disappointed.The frame's appearance is impressive. The brushed aluminum has a very rich modern look to it. As far as I can tell, Philips doesn't say what their resolution is but the picture is bright and sharp. My next frame will also be a Philips since I like the built in battery, the build quality, and the album features. This frame may be a tad pricey but I think the battery adds extra value.
Works great! I can finally play guitar in peace thanks to this product! Must Buy! :D
You will have big problem installing. I simply returned it.
Great lock for the price. If you need a low cost lock to defend against amateur thieves than this is the lock for you.
The first one I ordered was missing a piece. Returning was easy and the replacement was here in a few days. Now that we are able to put the receiver on the outside of the house the signal never interrupts.
Purchased along with the DMC-FZ8 and there is no difference between this battery and the original Panasonic battery supplied with the camera. It works perfectly in the Panasonic charger that came with the camera, has the same charging time, and lifespan.In conclusion: Great spare or replacement battery at 1/3 the price as the Panasonic.
Having spent a week abroad with my GRX550 (15&quot; screen) I can tell you this machine is a joy to work with for web and desktop apps.Watching DVDs is great, for the best in sound quality though be sure and get a SONY SRS-T77 speaker set to plug into the notebook, this little set of 4 watt speakers will rock the room and are small enough to fit into your bag and port along.As for validating other comments I've read I'd suggest:Size, yes the dimensions are a bit larger and I too bought a new bag - happily. I think this size of unit is best suited for a backpack versus an over-the-shoulder bagBatteries, seem to last me about 2 hours, I'm ordering an extra oneHard drive noise, havent really been bothered by itScreen quality - stunning. I've used Toshiba, IBM, and Dell's - The screen quality is really outstanding with the GRXSize of the charger unit. Yes, it is larger and bulkier than any others I have used recently. SONY should be able to do better than thisRebate, came to me in about 3 weeksHope you enjoy your new GRX as much as I do. I'm very much a fan.
In comparison to the other filters I bought for my Nikon 18-200mm lens, this one simply is the best.
I gave this product a rave after a couple weeks of use, but after struggling with the manuals for a couple more months, trying to figure ways of taking fairly ordinary outdoor and indoor shots at night or under challenging lighting conditions, I have to change my rating to mediocre at best. As I indicated in the initial review, the manual is just not helpful. The camera offers way too many options that are not clearly interconnected--at least in the manual instructions--so that the user wouldn't have to spend an hour determining how to "enable this while disabling that." A classic example: why is it necessary to reset the flash mode every time the user changes a Scenes option? Or why is it so difficult to get a fast shutter speed for nighttime action photos? The blur factor in general is disappointing for an entry level camera that seems to promise so much. Options are fine, but only if accompanied by helpful advice in the manuals.
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.
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.
Great product...it is exactly what I need...I have owned them since they came out so many years ago..Thanks,Mark
Happy with the sound and Happpy with the price. I really do not think there is a better buy on a quality subwoofer.
I bought a D-100 in September 2001 and althought it takes great pictures It's been back for repair twice. First with the 1E10 error and then because of shading on the left side of the pictures. I'm beginning to think this model is &quot;Snake Bit&quot;.
Got it yesterday. I tried it as soon as i got the shipment. It's a great one. I had never taken such close shots with my SLR. Works out really good with my 18-35 mm Canon lens.It's a bit heavy, but it's kind of okay. I can use it when i need. Otherwise i will just put it in my camera bag. I would recomend this to my Friends. Also uploaded one picture taken with this.
Sound quality is pretty good given the size of the unit. There is no woofer of course, so bass response is relatively weak. The system will fold flat and fit in your pocket, allowing you have a mini stereo system any time any where. I wanted to play mp3's in my aircraft hangar. Given the hollow shell building, the sound carries to all 3,000 sq. ft. Sound quality is acceptable but not quite as good as a larger "boom box" stereo.
We bought this new off Amazon and when it arrived it wouldn't read CDs. It's been in the shop for a few weeks now and I have no idea when we'll get it fixed. It is under warranty, but this is ridiculous!
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.
I tried to use this for a wifi radio build as described on tinkernut and all I got when I plugged it in was a buzzing noise. I replaced it with one from Syba and that one worked fine.Syba SD-CM-UAUD USB Stereo Audio Adapter, C-Media Chipset, RoHS
I was given this camera as a gift and it has been a really reliable camera. It takes very good pictures and has functions that are helpful. It takes pretty good movies as well. The fact that it uses SD memory cards is good being that SD memory is cheap. I bought aKingston 1GB SecureDigital Flash Card ( SD/1GB ) (Retail Package)and that has worked very well. It is actually a very versatile camera too. I've had it in Iraq with me for 10 months, taken hundreds of pictures with it, dropped it, sat on it, let it ride all over the place in a duffle bag, and spill soda on it, and it still works as good as the day I got it. It is fairly small, so it fits in a pocket or in a cupholder great. It takes AA batteries which I was kind of skeptical about at first, but I bought someEnergizer AA Lithium Photo Battery - 4-pk.and they have worked very well. The first set of those batteries lasted me 4 months before they needed replacing. The zoom works well except if you are trying to zoom in on something really far away (100 ft or more). The only complaint that I have with this camera is that it is slow booting up and lags in between taking pictures. It's a little slow, but dependable with good quality overall.
I just bought one of these yesterday, and tried it last night. Fantastic! The best taste and texture I've gotten using no oil to pop.After wearing-out two hot-air models (I eat ALOT of popcorn), this little gadget is a revelation. As quiet as your microwave, as good as popcorn gets, and healthy, too!HIGHLY recommended!
I've purchased several of these Transcend SDHC Memory Cards, and they're fast and reliable. My camera takes both video and photos, and I've stored many of each on these cards from our cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii. I've never lost an image or a video, so I can recommend Transcend for quality and reliability. I bought two more 8GB cards for our vacation to Washington DC in a couple of weeks. I'd rather have too many than not enough!
We purchased this CD player less that 10 months ago. It worked great until last month, when it stopped changing CD discs. Recently, it just began to lock up and not play at all.
Very light and small it has a USB power source that can be very usefull, it's easy to setup and use, you can setup your own wireless network wherever you are.
On two seperate occasions i have bought and payed for lynsys products and have been cheated both times of my rebate check. these guys are lying cheating scammers don't buy their products.
Bought this for my teenage daughter. She loves it and constantly uses it for photos and movies. Canon makes a great product!
I purchased the Logitech z313, and I was so disappointed in them I immediately began looking for another product. These were perfect to counter the Z313. The bass control, quality, and loudness is very good. I got these for 33$ at office Depot and they are worth every penny. Creative T3 series is better overall but this is 10 to 20 dollars cheaper. Perfect for those in the 30-39$ range.Edit on 2/17/13These are amazing! I'm surprised how amazing these are for the quality! I hooked up the sub woofer to my TV speakers and it works amazingly. The audio on music,movies, and games are all amazing!Audio quality for price - 8.5/10Bass/subwoofer quality for price - 7/10 (Can't emit very lows on movies and music but for price its great)Durability - 8/10 (Very durable no flimsy material that can break easily.)Cons: When I use with the TV, these speakers aren't loud enough. I max the volume on TV and the control unit for the speakers and is not loud for my TV. Also when I use with desktop these have a high amount of distortion when turned up especially for movies. What can you expect for price though.I use the subwoofer from these with my Bose companion II speakers for a loud and bass filled experience.If you want speakers for 30$ that blow out its competition get these!
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 purchased this tape player for my five year old. Its a sturdy one and easy to use. The best part is the price. Most tape players run over $20.00 in retail stores. I may buy another one for when this one expires.
This is really a handy little item to have around the house. It works great with pictures and any other little projects. There is no mess or any other problems.
This was perfect for traveling. I took a trip with a friend flying and then a train. We were able to watch movies together on my Kindle Fire. The great thing about this headphone splitter is that you can control the sound individually.
i just got this pack of CD's & i love it its working great & you get a bargen with the price i will buy this CD's Again
I bought this 7.1 speakers and subwoofer set by seeing multiple 5 and 4 star reviews. Another reason to buy this set was I use Onkyo 7.1 receiver which I am very happy with. But I was very disappointed when I saw the actual performance these speakers. Other than large and heavy size subwoofer and speakers, it doesn't provide good sound. I was using smaller and light weight speakers earlier and the performance from my earlier speakers were actually better. So, I had to switch it back to my old speakers. Now I know why they are selling this set for such low price.If you are really looking for quality speaker sets, look for something else. Somehow the reviews for this item is not correct. I think some third party sellers made up the reviews to sell their overstocked heavy boxes. I would have rated this item with 2 or 3 stars though as I bought it for under $190 total. Where else can you buy the whole 7.1 speakers set for $200? :-) I selected one star only to try defend the fake 5 star reviews. If you had bad experience with this set, please post your review so that others won't have same bad experience.I learned something with my purchase. Onkyo makes great receivers but poor speakers. I paid a price and wasted some time to learn it.
As promised the Sony SLV-D350P DVD/VCR Combo performed well. I used my old remote control and everything worked perfectly.The best part my order was sent out the very next day I ordered it and of course it arrived way before the day I should receive it! Terrific!!As I said before this company is on the BALL.....If you want to purchase anything from this company, I myself would again, They are gooood............
I bought this as my first LaCie hard drive to use as a backup for my photos. I went with LaCie because of their supposed high quality drives. I know many photographers who swear by them. Unfortunately the Big Disk didn't even last a year. Now it's just a worthless hunk of metal. Even my cheap plastic WD MyBook drive has lasted more than twice as long as the LaCie (so far), which I would not have predicted.You may have heard of LaCie's good reputation, but do your research and double check your purchase before you buy a lemon.
I was extremely disappointed in this product. Material is cheap,and it comes with a lanyard with no loop to attach it to. I had to attach the lanyard to the hole in the zipper pull, and it is just awkward to handle.
This printer has very nearly led me to give up photography entirely. And I LOVE photography!! but I want to spend my time shooting - not trying to fix a stupid, inferior printer.So here's the story:I've had the 1400 for more than a year. When it prints, the prints are OK. Nothing breathtaking.I added a continuous-feed ink system from inksupply.com because this printer eats ink. At first that seemed like a good solution to the outrageous cost of ink.But.... nothing but problems. Color is off, prints too dark, paper jams, needs to have constant head cleaning, etc.Some problems are with the ink system, I know. (constantly have to clear out air bubbles, tubes jam the mechanism etc)But some are clearly the printer. I gave up on the ink system and went back to cartridges. Yuk. Still getting dark prints, now I get random ink streaks. Major paper feed problems - forget using 4 by 6 or 5 by 7 matte papers. Still needs head cleaning and realignment all the time due to banding and bad colors.Fussy, fussy, fussy.In addition, the printer driver is needlessly complicated. And this thing is NOISY. Clang, bang, whir, motor hum, very annoying. I leave the room when it is doing a big print.I'm so sorry that I bought this, and even sorrier that I bought the ink system. I've spent so many frustrating hours dealing with it - far, far more time spent trying to make the printer work than actually printing photos.I have concluded that I just don't want to do my own prints. It will cost a lot more, but it will save me many hours of my precious time.
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.
WOW.I put the batteries in, placed it on a level surface to get orientation, waited 6 minutes for the GPS to find me, pointed at the waxing gibbous moon, and...GUESS WHAT?It told me I was looking at the moon...in the waxing gibbous phase.If you love your children, if you love the night sky, if you want to have evening activities that stimulate the mind.GET THIS.OK...so I am sitting in the hot tub, I point it at Vega...it tells me its Vega...did you know that Vega was the first star to be photographed? The device told me and now we BOTH know!SIMPLY FANTASTIC. It will bring you delight.Do not, under ant circumstances, read the bad reviews on this product; these ar cursed people who have cell phones issues (all the time), buy electronic devices they don't need or use, and want every screen to look as clear and crisp as their Ipods do. Yawn; I am bored with them.WORTH EVERY PENNY. Sell your hair (sorry Magi reference..I digress).
Exporting pics from the Sony Digital camera was way too complicated for this simple but necessary step. The cord supplied uses lots of battery power and for me, it's only use will be the video and audio outputs from recorded MPEGS.I had another memory stick adaptor, GE's Memory Stick USB but it also was made to accept other memory cards and getting the Memory Stick Duo RAM card took many attempts for a good connection.The IOGEAR is simple, sleek and the memory stick slides in good and firm. Sony's software recognizes it and loads automatically.Best solution! I would recommend it highly.
If you do not have an APC back-up unit on all of your electronics, well, you are not as smart as you think you are. I have a total of 3 500's in my house and bought one for my daughter when she bought her Flat Panel, therefore, a total of 5, plus I have a APC BR RS 1300 for my office computer equipment and all it accessories. Amazon on several of the APC back-up units have free shipping that is excellent! But if the model you need does not offer free shipping you can find APC back-ups less expensive, and with shipping cost will be the same price of Amazon's.
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 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.
This is a wonderful product that amazed everyone to share your photos and videos. What a nice design too! Great product.
The Zen Stone is so easy to use. I rip music I am learning for choir and don't have to keep up with multiple discs. Very easy to use. Also enjoy using the FM radio. Easy to recharge battery. Very pleased with purchase.
This product is just what I need and was looking for when it comes to serious day-hiking trips where the destination is where the picture makes its debut! If you're looking to carry a lot of gear into the woods comfortably, and are protecting thousands of dollars in equipment this bag is well worth the cost! The all weather cover that nicely stores in the bottom of the bag is well designed and positioned. It's easy to cover, and has just that feel of a bag that is designed for ruggedness. This bag handles my D200 with battery grip attached, as well as a Nikkor 70-200mm f 2.8 lens without any issues, it comes with a nice zippered off section for other supplies you may need such as filters, manuals, reference sheets and so forth that seems to work very well without adding a lot of girth to the over all bag. The included day pack is also a bonus for storing an extra set of clothes, food, safety gear for hiking (mole skin, first aid kit, etc.). And the front separate zipper area holds my 13.3" macbook very well in a sleeve as well as its power adapter for using it as a carryon for plane travels. Keep in mind if you have any tripod attached, this bag will not suffice as a carry on. Other reviews mention that using the tripod on the side tends to throw off the balance, while this is true you still have the major functionality at mounting and carrying the tripod on the front center, making it balanced. First thing you would need to do with this pack is set your harness, which it comes with a small piece of plastic to unhook the carrying harness to allow you to adjust it. Being 6'3" I had to set mine at the highest possible height, but it makes the pack feel like its not even on you once you have it set right. If you need a pack for serious hiking, where you're going to find a breeding pack of bears, or just a hiking access only waterfall that you're setting to get the picture of, this is it! It also works well for everyday storage of gear so all you have to do is zip it up and go when you are ready. If you are wanting something for more everyday photo shoot gear bags, or if you dont have insane amounts of gear that you need to protect you may want to consider theLowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)or for the slightly heavier loadLowepro Stealth Reporter D200 AW Camera Bagboth work excellent! And allow for an easier means of transporting small amounts of gear, the slingshot 200 will even work for most small day hikes where only a couple lenses are needed, and as with all lowepro AW bags, the all weather rain cover is inclusive!**Update 1/24/2013**Getting close to 4 years with this bag at this point. I have purchased many additional carry solutions from standard hiking packs for wide angle only days, and the pelican 1510 for trips up rivers and out in the ocean where wet weather is a major concern. This pack is still my number 1 choice. Quality really speaks loud for this bag. Last year my partner picked up the updated version, and while its nice, I felt they really reduced the quality behind their product and turned it into a cheaper solution rather than anything else.Now this pack carries my Canon 7D Gripped with a Canon 500mm F4 IS hood reversed, a Canon 300mm F4, 100mm f2.8, 17-40 F4, and 50mm f1.4. As well as my 580exII speed light, soft flash box, and Beater Beamer. As well as a few allen tools for adjusting gimbal supplies, and my Canon 5D Mk II. The bag with this much gear is a bit heavy, but I have yet to have any real issues getting it onto even small jets to fly on location for shoots. I have been able to use this bag as a carry-on both domestic and international. From Canada / New York, to Hawaii. From Arizona to Panama. Still have zero complaints other than they do not seem to produce this anymore. If you can find one used, it may very well fit the bill nicely for you.
These speakers really are as good as 90% of the other reveiws state--irrespective of price. At extrememly low volumes, the bass may be a bit strong, even at its lowest setting (so turn it up!).I just had to write this review because I find incredibly annoying people who give excessively low ratings (one star) when clearly the majority of reviewers have given a top rating (5 stars). Dramatic extremists: please keep to yourselves!
This card is the biggest I have had so far and it feels very fast. Highly recommended.
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.
I have a Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 200, 21" CRT. I needed to get farther away from my monitor. I bought this cable, because Cables To Go is supposed to be a good brand name. I bought UXGA because I run at least 1024x768 and higher at 75-100 hertz. This cable would not take the load over the distance of 15'. My monitor's colors ended up being a bluish tint and if I tried to go over 1024x768 it got much worse. My monitor was dim and ugly looking and adjustments didn't help. I put it back the way it was and it's great once again. I have a new system and a very good video card, so I know it's this junk cable. Maybe on a small 15" - 17" CRT it might work or maybe on a small LCD, but it's junk when it comes to my 21" CRT. Maybe someone who doesn't know about Monitors and never really looks at the screen would think it's great, but for a photographer, it's a junk cable.I threw it out instead of dealing with returns......
I thought I'd try this unit out thinking that even if it could only play my MP3 CDs half the time, it would still make a good cd player. Unfortunatley, it only recognized and began playing my MP3 cds about 10% of the time and even then I couldn't use the Find File or Find Song function without it freezing. The only way to reset it was to remove the batteries.Support was non-existent and the user-interface was cryptic at best. I did like the LCD display, however.
What a product! I purchased one directly from TiVo early on, and it has been great. Easy to set-up and even easier to use. Video quality at the medium level or higher is better than videotape. Search function makes finding and recording easier than you would think possible, and the suggestion option really begins to find interesting items after awhile. And the Season Pass option is in a word, SLICK. Buy it and you'll find your VCR collecting dust.
I also bought one at Best Buy. I did get it to load into the camera, but I could not use it, as everytime I put it in the camera I would get a reinsert disk error.
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.
I bought this Item New right after it was but into stores back in 1998 and Last year when we purchased a home theater system we closeted this player, I hooked it up just the other day and it still playes perfect!!!
I've owned this popper for at least 15 years and it's great! I'm an accomplished cook and own no other microwave gadgets, but I wouldn't be without this one. Love how I can make an entire large bowl of popcorn with only 1 teaspoon of oil (try THAT with a pan on the range). Washes easily by hand with a good liquid dish soap (e.g. something that cuts grease like Dawn) or in the dishwasher. So much nicer than a pan where the grease gets burned on and is difficult to remove. You do have to occasionally replace the paper "concentrators" that go in the bottom of the bowl, but they can be wiped off with a paper napkin after use and then reused multiple times...I'd estimate we're probably able to reuse each one at least 6 times, maybe more, before it deteriorates and needs to be replaced. If you're ordering replacement concentrators--which only recently seem to be a bit challenging to find in retail stores--stock up.Do be aware that if your MW has a POPCORN button, it may not provide enough time for the entire bowl to pop before the MW wants to shut off (I think those buttons may be timed for BAGS of popcorn). So here's what I do: press POPCORN, then as the automatically-set time winds down (but BEFORE it stops), I press ADD 30 SECONDS three or four times (1.5-2 minutes additional), then just watch and listen for the popping to stop, then stop the MW before the popcorn burns. Perfect every time!I highly recommend this popper. You'll love it.
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.
I got this as an additional battery charger a few months ago and it works great! It is the same battery I got with my Canon EOS 50D camera, it is not a knockoff. :-)
I wasn't crazy about getting a five disc player- I preferred a quality single player, however, none were available in black offered by Sony with the features I wanted.So I purchased the SONY DVP-NC85H a few month's ago at list price, (something I usually never do) $150. plus tax & shipping, simply because of the reviews I read.The player is amazing, in that it NEVER skips, it plays every format out there. The picture is excellent and the player also offers HDMI, (no wire is included though) for televisions offering the same.I even enjoy the five disc changer, as I put in multiple disc more often than I thought I ever would. And the changer preforms well and of course one can exchange DVD's in the player while another one is playing.The player offers a nice memory of where you left off (or stopped) playing each discs and asks if you want to begin from where you left off or start from the beginning.The on screen menu is very good.Now the cons: The Sony SONY DVP-NC85H is the slowest opening player ever. And turning it on from the player itself it reads a silly "welcome" display when you simply just want it to OPEN! The speed changing disc in the player is only fair.The player doesn't offer SACD, so I kept my Sony NS75V DVD player exclusively for SACD.The remote is adequate exactly like the NS75V remote, except it doesn't have the capacity to control A/V amps or receivers as the NS75V does and the button's on the DVP-NC85H take a little getting used to.The DVP-NC85H display is a bit dull, but again, adequate.The players controls are basic & minimal and not easily read.But all the cons are relatively small compared to the DVP-NC85H performance, which is fabulous (besides how slow it opens) and what one really buy's the player for, QUALITY!You can always buy a $39. dollar player at CostCo...However, when you buy the DVP-NC85H you'll see why it's worth the bucks.I love it! But man is it slow opening up.
This is probably the best quality tv card you can buy for the money. Picture is clear and crisp with no dropped frames, and is much better than previous ATI and Hauppauge tuner cards that I have used.The included Hauppauge software is crap, and their software has always been crap since when I first used it 7 years ago (Its the SAME application!). Its buggy and slow and has a very non-intuitive interface. Be sure to grab Snapstream BeyondTV, SageTV, MythTV or basically ANYTHING else and you will be pleasantly surprised by the difference.Performance-wise this card is much better than the cheaper TV cards that do not include a MPEG encoder. Using an ATI TV Wonder I would routinely get 30-50% CPU usage when recording programs at fair quality on my 1.3Ghz CPU. The PVR 250 uses less than 5% CPU while recording at much higher quality.Don't be fooled into buying the more expensive PVR-350. The only difference is the included MPEG decoder/tv-out on the 350. Its sounds like a good idea but unfortunately the decoder really only works with Hauppauge's software (and maybe SageTV) leaving you locked into using their crappy software. Besides the decoding process only uses 30-40% CPU for me and since the encoding uses basically no CPU it does not cause dropped frames while doing PVR decoding/encoding timeshifting activites.The included remote (gray version) is &quot;adequate&quot; and contains most of the needed buttons. A plus is that is also works with the other PVR applications I have tried: BeyondTV and SageTV include native support for it. Unfortunately the range is really short and I can't get it to work more than about 7 ft away from the receiver, but it is better than nothing.Bottom line: If you're building a serious Home Theater PC you should consider this card. Even though it costs more than double the cheapest tv card you could find, the quality and performance more than make up for the cost.On the other hand if you're just planning on watching TV on your computer or digitizing some old VHS tapes you have lying around, this card is probably overkill as you won't benefit as much from the hardware MPEG encoder and there are cards out there that have better software packages and remotes for less money.
I wanted a player to use with a music service like Rhapsody or URGE, found the Sansa line and I am happy to say that since purchasing the e260 I have never been disappointed. Granted I am renting the tracks from Rhapsody but I can purchase songs from .89 to .99.I think this is a great and economical alternative to IPOD, which to tell you the truth I think is just yuppie hype. I borrowed for several weeks my friends IPOD and found it nice to use but, it occasionally froze and sitting there transfering my CD's to the player was not only time consuming but tedious(at last count I have 450 plus albums). I was doing just as good with my Sony Mini Disk player and got better quality sound. And living in NYC carrying an IPOD can be a hazzard to your health.The Sansa was cheaper, has all the features of the IPOD and has an expandable memory slot with an FM radio for when you want to listen to games, news, Opie and Anthony etc. It uses the Rhapsody Music Service which basically lets you "rent" songs or purchase tracks that you save to your computer or CD. They even include album art and facts that you can print and put into your jewel cases.To this day I am still very happy with my Sansa, they only thing that is a down fall to it is a lack of good accessories. It does not use all IPOD accessories and there seems to be a limited amount of after market accessories but hopefully with the growing popularity of Rhapsody they will start putting out stuff.
If you want a high quality, easy to use 5-CD changer, you can't go wrong here. Front panel is comprehensive yet easy to use. An excellent choice if you want to upgrade from a single CD player (put in 5 CDs and press &quot;random&quot; and you will be all set). If you're building a DVD library as well and have some extra money to spend, consider investing in Onkyo's 5 DVD/CD changer. Otherwise get this.
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.
After buying a new laptop, I was in moderately desperate need for a bag to carry it. I knew I wanted a messenger-style bag since I, well, just because. I bought this one from Amazon after hearing some good things about Lowepro bags from Engadget and figured it would be a good purchase.However, during deliver, I realized that my laptop was 15 inches while the bag was made for 14-inch laptops. I slightly panicked, worried that I had wasted my money, which, in full disclosure, was not retail price; I bought it on sale for merely $25.The product arrived, and I was immediately impressed with the entire build of it all. It felt nice to the touch and seemed to be made of some high quality stuff. I slung it onto my shoulder and, to my mild surprise, it felt pretty good, too.The nicest surprise, however, was that my laptop actually fit! It's a bit snug and does require a bit of push to get in or out of the padded laptop section of the bag, but it fits and actually makes me feel more confident with storing my laptop in there. All things considered, I only wished that there was more storage space in the main pocket of the bag. While there are plenty of handy pockets all over the thing (and I use and love them all), but sometimes I just have a few more things like notebooks and whatnot to get into the main compartment and they just won't fit.
this is a great little camera. I bought this one for my daughter but have had a number of digital Elph models in the past. There are some nice touches. For example the charger has no cord, just flip out prongs that plug into the wall. This makes the charger small and light, easy to carry and you don't end up with tangled cords. The camera uses open standard SD memory cards that are easy to find, inexpensive and compatible with most readers (my laptop even has a slot so downloading pictures is a snap). The screen is big and easy to read. I would like it if Canon or a 3rd party supplied a thin case (like they have for IPODs) to protect the camera from scratches and dings.
I bought this humidfier at Duane Reade while nursing a head cold thats been going around like crazy. I have a super hot room and the pharmacist said this would work well since I don't need any extra heat. I followed the instructions and placed it on an even flat surface at least 6 inches from a wall. So far it works great but I've only been turning it on at night since there is no point wasting energy while I am not home. I usually fill it up about halfway at night and in the morning there is a little bit left. I have had no issues with leaks like other people have mentioned. It even helps cool down my room a little bit. The highest setting is very noisy but I usually keep it on medium and it doesn't bother me at all. I wish I would have bought it from Amazon since it was cheaper but I needed it right then and there. My only worry in the future is the cost of filters and how often I am going to need to replace them. I have already noticed some browning on the filter and I wonder if that is normal or if I need to wash it already (I've only had it a few weeks).
The Wharfedale speakers are a great deal for the price. They look beautiful (I've got the maple), but they sound even better. If you can't spend more than $1,000 (which I can't), you couldn't go wrong with these--clear, clean sound on treble and bass.
The most used controls on the remote (ff-stop-play-rew) could be a bit bigger, but that's my only complaint.The player arrived surprisingly soon from Amazon (less than 36 hours after final mouse-click by Priority Mail). That and the quality of the player make for a completely satisfying purchase
After months and months of market research and reading endless reviews of Brother multifunction machines, I am so glad I chose the Brother 7820N as my business machine. All my friends and associates said to stick to HP for laser, but I am telling you... HP should stick to 1 function laser printing and ultrasound machines as Brother is the KING of multi-functions!!!!!I have had this machine since the beginning of March and even with fairly heavy daily use, I have not had one single complaint. The unit is small, but performs better than most of the Canon and HP monstrocities that I have worked with in offices. I guess this proves that bigger isn't better.I run an outsource admin and bookkeeping company and this machine keeps up just fine. The set-up was easy and the functions are user-friendly. Faxes are clear, photocopies are fast and printing is crisp. The unit seems to take a lot of the heavier card stock and labels through the manual feed just dandy - it hasn't choked yet! I have not had to clear any paper jams so the only time I've been into the front panel was to load the start-up toner, which by the way I have yet to replace!!!!I highly recommend this machine. I've worked with printers, scanners, copiers and faxes for 16 years and I can tell you... when it comes to multi-function - Brother knows what they're doing. Do yourself a favor and buy one.Oh yeah... the best part - I already received my $50.00 rebate from Brother!!!!
I have had this device for about two years, and I am generally happy with it. The camcorder specs for video resolution are excellent (at least for one that was designed a few years ago). It is small enough to fit in a coat pocket or even a pants pocket of baggy pants, so it can go places another larger camera would be left behind.The digital stills have disappointing quality. They seem to be better in good sunlight, or in a closeup indoors, but they are not comparable to what most people get from a digital still camera. One person told me that, although the stills are supposedly 3.0 MP, their quality is closer to what a 2.0 MP still camera would give. As explained to me, the problem apparently is the imaging device -- what works well for video does not work well for stills, and vice versa. Even as of August 2007, there are no combination cameras that do a great job on both video and stills.My solution was that I eventually bought a Nikon Coolpix S10 6.0 MP digital still camera for taking stills where I want really high quality stills. The Nikon will also take video, but it is poor quality.
I bought one for myself and my sister about 5 years ago...It takes nice pictures but the details aren't the sharpest.The camera is kind of big and bulky. Check out the newer cameras, they are much smaller and lighter. Smaller and lighter means you will take the camera with you more often and take more pictures.I wasn't thrilled about the reliability. Both cameras had to be repaired as soon as the warranty expired (2 years). Both cameras had the flash go bad which cost $90 each to fix.Then the door switch went bad on one making it totally useless. This time the repair would cost $100. I decided to buy a Canon instead.If you choose this camera, ask yourself if it is worth the price to have a camera that will last only 2 years.I strongly recommend you check out the newest models. For a little more money, you get a modern system with better features, smaller size, and hopefully better reliability.
I BOUGHT THIS MODEL # AT BEST BUY FOR $400. GOT IT HOME..WHERE'S THE S-VIDEO INPUT FOR MY DIRECTV TIVO????? YOU MEAN I HAVE TO USE THE YELLOW RCA INPUT ON THE BACK? I STILL HAVE A VCR (GASP) AND I HAVE TO PLUG IT IN ON THE BACK EDGE, BUT WHEN I DO IT TAKES PRIORITY OVER MY DIRECTV AND THERE'S NO WAY TO SELECT BETWEEN THE TWO BUT I HAVE A FIVE BAND EQ FOR THE TINY BUILT IN SPEAKERS? SO I EITHER HAVE TO BUY AN OUTBOARD SWITCH BOX OR ANY TIME I WANT TO USE MY VCR I HAVE PULL THE TV HALF THE WAY OUT OF MY CABINET AND PLUG THE VCR CABLES IN THEN PUSH TV BACK IN AND WHEN I WANT TO SEE SATELLITE I HAVE TO REPEAT THE SAME STEPS BUT UNPLUG THE VCR AND LET THE CABLES HANG OUT OVER THE FRONT OF MY CABINET (DON'T WANT THEM TO FALL BACK IN BEHIND THE CABINET CAUSING ME TO MOVE THE WHOLE CABINET TO RETRIEVE THE CABLES) . ALL THIS MOVING INVITES OPORTUNITY TO DUMP THE TV ON FLOOR DAMAGING IT. THE PICTURE? I SAT MY OLDER TOSHIBA 27" NEXT TO ITAND THE SAMSUNG WAS A BLURY MESS COMPARED TO SAMSUNG. WHEN I PULL UP THE SATELLITE PROGRAM GUIDE THE LETTERS ARE FUZZY NO MATTER WHERE I SET THE SHARPNESS, THE THE TOSHIBA SHOWS THE LETTERS SHARP, DETAILED AND LEDGIBLE. WHEN I LISTEN TO XM RADIO ON DIRECTV YOU GET A SOLID BLACK SCREEN ON THE OLD TOSHIBA. THE SAMSUNG LOOKS LIKE THE COLORS YOU GET WHEN RECIEVE A BAD BRUISE (I CALL IT BRUISE & WHITE TV) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SCREEN IS A VISABLE GREEN BAR RUNNING DOWN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM LIKE POOR INTERNAL SHILELDING. I'VE HAD OTHER SAMSUNG TV's THAT WERE NICE. WHO EVER'S RESPONSIBLE THIS BAD NIGHTMARE SHOULD BE DISMISSED AND NEVER ALLOWED LESS THAN 100 FEET FROM VIDEO EQUIPMENT. BY THE WAY IF I HAVEN'T MADE MY SELF CLEAR IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO SPEND $400, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GET A ROOT CANAL........SEE YOU LATER (BUT NOT ON THIS @#*&^%$)
Streakless, worked very well on my high-def, "shiny" HP notebook screen. No bad chemicals, no streaks, could not be easier.
I have been using about a week with no change to the settings, the display looks great. The tilt seems a bit stiff but that could be because it is so new. The height feature on the other hand seems loose but once I set it, it is fine. The three year warranty is nice as well. Mine came with the DVI cable included. The manual is not that good but the online manual seems better. I got it for a great price at another store.
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!
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.
I've had this router almost six years. It came with my DSL equipment. It works great. I tried cable internet before twice and had constant problems with connections and speed. I gave up and got DSL and have had minimal issues over the years and none with the router. I upgraded the firmware on this router even though I wasn't having problems just wanted to maximize function. I have two desktops, two laptops, a Wii, a PSP and a DSI all wirelessly connected through this router up and downstairs and they all work really great (not all at the same time).
1. It has trouble reading CDs. Sometimes I have to try 3-4 times (loading and unloading the disk) before the unit will play.2. Vertical loading of CDs is bad design. You will inevitably, eventually scratch them getting them in and out of the unit.3. Radio reception is terrible, and there is no way to add a bigger antenna.4. I'm willing to bet the motorized door will break within a few months of use. Fewer moving parts = better design (just ask people with motorized minivan doors).5. Controls on a radio/CD player should be intuitive to anyone who's used a few of these devices. Since I had to read the directions on even the simplest things, I think the controls are poorly thought out.Just remember, you get what you pay for. This is a cheap unit, and it shows.
I had a old pair of these before they were stolen. these are good ear phones. I went through 3 pairs for $39.99 head phones that lasted only 6 weeks at a time (skull candys) Those are some trash. But These are really good. If you get a clip or 2 for the wire you can run with these easy. Or get a cheap pair for work outs so you don't ruin the good pair. I am giving these 4 stars and not 5 because. They changed the blue tip and red tip to all black. and the stock ends are gray not white but I think I can order the white ones no biggie. Other then that THESE are GREAT. 2 year warrenty. SWEET.
I bought this coverage for a Canon Powershot A590IS digital camera. The camera worked great for just over a year, but then stopped working and wouldn't even power up. I contacted N.E.W. to make the claim. They asked me to send the camera to them and two weeks later I had a check for the full replacement cost. Well worth the cost for this plan.
Mac users, as of 10/11/02, this product doesn't really work with OS 10.2.1. You may be able to print if you're lucky, but the scanner and the manual feed aren't supported according to the Brother website (a page that's impossible to find). The worst part of my experienec so far is Brother's technical support for the Mac. If you try to reach them by phone, they'll actually ask you to FAX your question to their Mac expert who can ONLY be contacted by written fax (no email address, no telephone number). Just a customer service nightmare. I wish I could return this, but I'm stuck now. Get the HP multifunction instead.
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!
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.
Very compact and easy to operate. Outstanding picture. Old DVDs look as good as new HD versions.
This is an excellent HDTV.I purchased the TV at the end of August from Amazon direct.Shipment was delayed a couple of weeks due to availability.The shippers called in advance to schedule a date/time. They were right on time and the package arrived in good condition. The shippers also helped set it up in the cabinet which was a big help to me.I hooked up my progressive scan DVD to the TV using component inputs. The TV powered up fine. DVDs look awesome. Make sure you force your DVD player to 480p.The cable company then came and brought in their new HDTV and DRV set top box. It is a Motorola 6208. I have it connected to the TV using the second set of component inputs. I eventually want to use the HDMI port on the TV but don't yet have the DVI to HDMI cable. HDTV on the 30hf84 is tremendous. Geometry is spot on. focus is sharp as a tack. Colors are bright and contrast is perfect. The TV comes with 4 default color/contrast modes to choose from. I ended up creating a custom one in which I reduced the contrast to obtain an even better picture than the default modes. Whether its sports, weekly shows, movies, or informational programs, the HD picture is flawless and watching in 16:9 beats the 4:3 mode by a longshot.Non HDTV digital cable is grainy, especially in 16:9 mode. switch to 4:3 when watching non HD channels.I have not evaluated the TV's sound package as I use my home theatre audio receiver instead of the TV speakers.I receommend this TV wholeheartedly...especially at the Amazon price. Its a great TV!
For those of us who have had to feight the different plug-in devices, this very versital power strip makes it very easy to accomodate all the different configuations.
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.
Found one of these tough little guys in a parking lot beat up very bad. I have a Zen Vision M, so I had what I needed to bring it back to life. In the parking lot I turned it on and it said low battery. I put it on my vision M charger when I got home and it booted right back up. Although the faceplate was busted off, it works great. I don't know what this little guy went through but it seems like these things can handle some tough abuse. Still use it for snowboarding and skateboarding.
Unit was misrepresented. Claimed to work with all dockable IPods. Would play my 8gh Nano, but would not charge it. Factory said that was the case with the gen 4 Nano.. Returned product, but I am pissed that I had to pay shipping both ways for a product that was misrepresented.
The product itself looks really slick, but I hate how thin the shoulder strap is! It totally hurts my shoulders! I wouldn't recommend this to anyone...
this fan splitter has been working very well for me. if you dont want to cut and splice your fan wires then buy this product that will keep the inside of your computer looking good.
This DVD/VCR combo is exactly what I was looking for. I had one many years ago and loved it. This one is just as good.
I bought this based on the positive reviews here regarding the use with a Tivo Series 2. They are right.I plugged my ethernet cable into the one end and then navigated on my Tivo to the &#34;Phone & Network&#34; setup page. Changed to &#34;Use the Network&#34; and plugged the USB end into my Tivo. In just a few seconds it was recognized and assigned an IP address. Easier than I expected.For the price, I expected this to be clunky or feel cheaply made. Neither is the case. I'm quite happy.
My second IPOD in 2 years broke only weeks after the warranty ended. The apple store told me my only option was to buy a new one. Now why would I do that if the previous two broke after only 1 year? Cause they want to make MONEY!! Not make customers happy. There are many other brands that are better than Apple. And for goodness sake, don't pay retail for one. Get one used for half the price if you absolutely have to have an IPOD.
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 run a landscaping business and I needed a way to carry my cell phone with me that I could hear it when it rang, and also be able to get to it. This armband has helped me to attain this goal, I had another one that I bought from the Verizon store over a year ago but between the dirt and grim that get's in them, the velcro finally quit holding and when I went back to the store to purchase a new one they do not carry them anymore so I went to Amazon and found another one.
This cable was exactly what I needed, and the quality, price, and speed of shipment was terrific! The type of cable was the perfect speed, and complimented the rest of my system very well! All I can say is Thanks!!!!!
Based on earlier reviews, I was a little nervous ordering this card for my new Minolta Dimage S404 digital camera, but it arrived yesterday, and I've already put 26 pictures on it, and downloaded them successfully. No problems, lots of room.
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.
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 garmin gps is very easy to use and has a lot of features more than I thought. Looking for a gas station, bank, restaurant or any other places you want to go is just a matter of programming your gps and it is very easy to do so.I really recommend this to anybody.
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.
Pac-Audio originally said that this would not work with the Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD but their latest version removed this headunit from the non-compatible list. It works. This should actually work with anything that has a remote input in the back that looks like a 3.5mm headphone jack.I installed this on a 2008 Subaru STI with no problems except that PAC-Audio's instructions for the STI are actually wrong. The correct instructions you should follow are for the 2008+ Impreza/WRX, NOT the STI instructions.Here is where you can find vehicle specific installation guides (click on Technical Docs):[...]
I have used an Olympus C-3000Z (expensive) camera since year 2000. It is a wonderful camera that has taken over 50,000 pictures. So I get the significant other an FE-100 knowing it is a low-end camera. It is basically useless! The battery problem mentioned by several reviewers is much worse than they say. With fresh non-rechargable batteries, you may only get a half-dozen pictures before it won't even turn on. Rechargables only work right off the charger, and then not for long. I did the first software upgrade that was supposed to help this problem, but it made little difference. On the rare occasion that you can use the camera, in full daylight it makes quite good pictures. In low light, forget it whether you use flash or not. I don't understand why Olympus would waste a sterling reputation on this Chinese piece of trash. I have been thinking of buying a new good camera, but I probably won't risk getting more such junk from Olympus.
I am so glad I purchased this Cooling Pad! I was constantly listening to my laptop fan run harder and harder - even though I have it positioned on a wide board so the internal fan stays clear and gets the air it needs. The second I set this pad up and plugged in the USB cord, I was amazed at how fast the noise was reduced and the temperature on the keyboard went down. I sincerely think this cooling pad will lengthen the life of my hard drive because the laptop runs much faster and easier now. The pad is just a little smaller than my laptop but they fit together very well and the laptop sits securely on top of the Cooling Pad. I use the Cooling Pad every day and will continue to do so.
The Panasonic DMC TZ3k is the 4th digital camera I have purchase in the last 7 years and all of the previous cameras cost over $1000. and none of them were Panasonic cameras. I will not mention the brand names. The Panasonic's performance in most instances is equal to those cameras and in some instances better than those camera, for example: Ease of operation of the camera and the software to download, view, print and email pictures. Even a caveman could do it. I have always had larger bulkier cameras and the compactness of this camera is a joy. I now carry this camera in more places because of its size. With the large screen I don't need my glasses to use it. The 10x zoom is probably one of its features, along with the largest screen, that surpasses the other compact cameras, some of which cost more. When you hold this camera you feel like you have something in your hands and not an empty box of candy.
I've used the WRVS4400Nv1 since last Fall. I just recently updated to Firmware 1.1.3 and IPS Signature 1.40. With the newest Firmware, v1 of this product enables you to take advantage of the TrendMicro ProtectLink hosted security solution. If you only have Internet email accounts, and you're looking for extra email scanning as a first layer of protection of scanning inbound email to Outlook, do NOT choose this optional add-on service as it will not be of any use to you. You need to have your own mail server to take advantage of this add-on. Since I'm a SOHO employee, I don't need to use the URL filtering either. What I do use is the Web reputation based monitoring solution to ensure I don't visit a site that is a known bad one.I don't use the VPN tunnels, so I can't comment on that. I don't use the QoS either. The Firewall and IPS features have so far worked great. I only wish it had the GigE WAN port like the v2, however, I don't believe I'd see a difference as I don't send large files over the Internet (I only have AT&T; Elite DSL package which maxes out at 6Mbps downstream if I'm extremely lucky).Never have had any of the lock-up matters that people have complained about either. Have not had to reboot the device either, except only when doing firmware upgrades. Yes, it is slow to reboot, but it's not a deal breaker in my book (it's probably a 2 min window for the reboot to take place).I wish it had the feature to indicate when both new firmware and IPS signatures were ready for downloading and installation, however, overall, I am extremely pleased with this solution.It's a good first line of protection to be used in conjunction with your point security solutions on the desktop too.
TDK products have always been excellent products for the money
Bought this for video out on my iPod Touch 3G. With the newer iPod's, it is not possible to access video out via the headphone jack. I believe this only worked on the old "iPods".Would return, but probably not worth the hassle. Just wanted to warn those looking at this it WILL not WORK!
LOVE IT WORTH IT I HAD A BIGGER ONE HAD TO GIVE IT UP AND I FIND THIS ONE IT WORKS GOOD DOES NOT TAKES SPACE AT ALL IN MY LAPTOP CASE SO YES I W/SAY BUY IT ITS WORTH IT REALLY
The picture in HDMI 1080i mode is great no matter what DVD I put in it. It also is playing picture CD/DVDs that my old Toshiba DVD would not. My Yamaha surround receiver has only one digital input in it and I found that it gave the most dramatic improvement to my Comcast Cable Box. So I'm using regular audio component cables from the DVD to the receiver and the sound is still as good or better than the digital cable sound. I bought this model because the reviews on the cheaper Samsung model were lukewarm at best. I think this was the correct model to buy.Ordering from Amazon was easy and it appeared on my doorstep in two days.
these were for my daughter who was tired of using earbuds. She says they are very comfortable and the sound is good but she doesn't get as much noise isolation as she'd like.
I give this product 5 stars because it works pretty well. I give it -4 stars because it took 2.5 weeks to get it to work. I read all of the mixed reviews before ordering the BEFSR41 router, but my coworker assured me that this was the one to get. I was told that you just plug it in and it works.When I received the thing from Amazon, I inserted the CD that it says to insert before doing anything else, and I followed the onscreen instructions. At the last step, where I assume the software configures the router, it gave the error message, "router not found." So, I repeated the instructions more than once but with the same end result. I'm not a network guy, so I didn't know how to make this thing work off the top of my head. I consulted my coworker who gave me a convoluted set of instructions, and I read a few forum posts whose solutions were vaguely comparable. After trying all these ideas, and after all the aggravation and frustration, the router still didn't work.In the end (two and a half weeks later), I found another article that suggested something I hadn't tried yet. What finally made this thing work was getting into the web-browser interface where you can adjust the settings for the router, and simply clicking on the "Clone the PC's MAC address" button. After saving the settings, the thing began working like a champ.So, that's what worked for me. From what I read, it could be different for other people, depending on the setup. I have 2 PCs and an Xbox 360 plugged into the router and everything works fine now. I'm surprised that a big company like Cisco would market a product that's so hard to make work. There isn't even a paper manual for the router. You have to explore the installation CD for the pdf manual. Who wants to read or flip back and forth through a 70 page document on their laptop? Maybe it's my fault that I didn't call support, but I didn't feel like getting the runaround, and I didn't want to go changing a bunch of settings on the PC to make the thing work. Overall, 1/5 stars.
I have been absolutely thrilled with the quality of photos, ease of use, durability, and compact size of this camera. Shortly after I bought it, I took some pictures at the highest resolution, and had them professionally developed to 11x13 size. The quality of the photo was outstanding! The photo was crystal clear, and I'm certain that I could have blown it up further. I previously owned a Kodak 2.0 mp, and although it took nice pictures, the delay (from pushing the button to the time the picture recorded) was nearly unbearable. I constantly missed photo ops of my new baby in action. My Kodak also began having problems after 18 months (what a dissapointment- of course it was then out of warranty). The S230 is lightening quick, and the recovery (from shot to shot) is also extremely fast. I found the software to be very intuitive, as well as easy to install (I'm running XP). Although I have other photo software, I am using the Cannon software, because I find it that functional. I did a lot of research in the way of compact cameras, before this puchase. I considered the Sony Cyber Shot (average response time, and very high price), the Minolta Dimage(got sub-par reviews for quality of photo). Three people in my family own the s200's, and have been thrilled with them for over 1 yr. The proprietary battery concerned me prior to my purchase, but I have been extremely pleased with the battery performance. I have not had the need to purchase a spare. I set up the camera (fooling with ALL of the settings), took over 100 photos, reviewed them MANY times, and downloaded them from the camera, before I had to recharge the battery! The battery also fully recharges in about 1 1/2 hours. One neat extra: the camera has a gravity sensor that "remembers" the orientation of your photos, so they are always "right side up". In low light conditions, the camera has performed far beyond my expectations (compensating with a very good flash). Because of the compact size (and flash proximity to the shutter, red eye is occasionally a problem (although no more so then other ultra-compact cameras), and can be fixed with the software. However red-eye is certainly no worse then my HUGE Kodak camera was. If you are looking for a compact camera, with excellent photo quality, and intuitive features, look no further.
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 am very impressed with the negative reviews!....this printer is awesome, it does everything, and does it well...even the hp image editor is simple for day by day use. I own it for more than a year and and a half and it works 100%, without a single flaw. Here in Venezuela the cartridges are VERY expensive, and now under currency exchange control it gets even worse, so i have always used it with "refilled" (maybe so-so quality ink) cartridges, and it still performs beatifully.You can buy this multifunction with your eyes closed.
I've been using these for a few weeks now, and I have no complaints. They work very well, music sounds great, and they fit in my ears comfortably. I had considered getting the Bose in-ear headphones as well, but heard that their ear pieces always fell off. So far, the ear pieces on these Sennheisers have not budged, and I'm always stuffing it in, or pulling it out of, my pocket or bag. I am totally happy with them, and would recommend them.
I ordered this case with my Canon SX150IS. It fits the camera like a glove. Not only that but there's a pocket that will hold extra AA batteries, which with this camera, you'll need. There is also a strap to allow you to carry it on a shoulder or around the neck as well as a belt loop which is velcro and snap. I think I'll be able to attach it to my bicycle's handlebar this spring, which will be great.
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!!!!!
Compared to my old Harmony remote, the 1000 had real problems. #1 - The online software used to set-up the remote. Even if a device is correctly identified and selected, the 1000 won't necessarily control that device. This included a Dish Network ViP-622 DVR, which could be controlled by my existing 659 remote. By time consuming trial and error, I got the ViP-622 controlled by entering a different Dish Network unit into the 1000. #2 - Even after calibrating the touch screen and carefully selecting the right icon, the 1000 would sometimes turn on the wrong devices. #3 - The 1000 likes to freeeeeeze. It worked OK for a couple of hours over a two-day period, before it froze. The 1000 has a bad reputation for freezing due to software glitches. I was hoping the recently released new firmware would fix that problem, but noooooo! #4 - Logitech's documentation sent with the unit was minimal, as was its customer support. In my opinion, it was a sad day for customers when Logitech bought Harmony.I didn't want a new remote that crashed and needed to have its battery removed to reboot. It was the second Harmony 1000 I tried. So, I am going back to my old, pre-Logitech, 659 with its broken buttons and humble B&W; screen.
The ink cartridge works great but beware -- the expiration date was Feb 2010 and I bought it in Nov 2009. That will probably be fine for me but may not be for someone who doesn't print very frequently. Just something to keep in mind.
This is my first digital camera and I almost went out of my mind researching them. B&H; in New York had a good price on this, and the SONY PSC d150 (a 7mp cam) I ended up choosing the Fuji for the rebate and the larger and brighter rear screen, which I realized made a difference in the fun factor. The SONY was probably built a little sturdier, but the body felt too small and the small rear screen was a little annoying.I LOVE this camera. It was pretty easy to figure out, even though I'm still learning. Within the first hour of use I took a fabulous photo of an amaryllis, which I blew up to 8x10, and it looks professional. The pictures are extremely easy to view after taking as well. A few of the close up shots of my dog came out not in total focus, but for now I'll blame that on me not using the portrait mode - especially since my friend with a SONY PSC D-100 has much worse focus problems than I do.I take photos at 6mp. The detail is stunning. I was satisfied with the video too, except for a weak speaker.Negatives - 1. I've already lost the little plastic cover to the side of the thing. Why isn't is permanently on there? The battery section is also cheaply built. 2. Some people don't like the fact that you have to pop up the flash yourself. I actually like this, because I have always had a hard time supressing the flash on my SLR. This is a matter of personal preference, I like this feature. 3. The flash takes a long time to recharge, and if you are going to take lots of flash pix keep a set of extra batteries handy because it eats them. 4. There is no low light focus beam -- this hasn't bothered me yet, but I guarantee it will at some point. 5. I totally hate the fuji picture viewer software. It doesn't download well. Stick to Adobe photo shop or Microsoft Picture It and you'll be less frustrated.These negatives are rather minor, and unless you spend a lot more money you will always have something about a digital camera that bugs you. The pictures from this camera are just fabulous, and anyone can create a great photo with ease. That's the most important thing to me. I have become a total photo bug in 3 days!After the rebate I paid $280 for this camera. It was a real bargain, and I will certainly be able to use this camera for years without upgrading.Unless you are a person who will hate to pop up the flash yourself, and you can't stand a little long flash recycle time, I don't see how you would be disappointed with this camera overall.
this is a great little camera for a great price. if you are serious about photography, this is the camera for you.the zoom works great on this camera, too. I give this 2 thumbs up:-) I really liked this item a lot. I got a bunch of good pictures of Australia(kangaroos etc..)I also helped the police catch a dangerous criminal by taking his picture and giving it to them
These Headphones are GREAT!!!!! Very Comfortable and sound is GREAT. Cord length is Good. I am using them now hooked up to computer. I would DEFINATELY purchase these even if I didn't have Pepsi Points
This is a very nice starter kit. The eye pieces are of good value and the filters are top notch. I really enjoy this kit.
Sony TCM-929 Pressman Desktop Cassette Recorder with Automatic Shut-Offthere is minimal control over recording volume. The more you turn it up the more hiss you get. Just wanted something to record guitar practice. This is not It! AL
This is an excellent bluetooth mouse. I have had my Dell laptop with Bluetooth built in for some time now. I finally realized that I could eliminate "dongles" and cords and get one of these. Since there really isn't a huge selection available yet for Bluetooth mice, this was the clear cut winner. And it has not disappointed. Set up was quick and easy. Now I don't have to do anything and everytime I turn my computer on the mouse is already connected. The only problem is battery life. It seems to have only lasted a couple weeks. I think that I am supposed to actually turn the mouse off when I am done using it. This is definitely a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
I liked its tiny Size, Shape as well as the features (Display, Quality and price)Cons: Battery charging, Noise when we tune FM.
My family has gone through 3 of these in 7 months. Reliable, but only if you don't move it from desktop-to-desktop
This is all anyone could ask for in a GPS. I bought it because my daughter bought one, demonstrated it to me and recommended it highly. I'm truly happy with it.
all i can say is sweet it has all the power you need.It also is very clean looking and has a little blue light on it
Just dusted off my player, after having it work hit or miss over the last few months. Frankly, I thought it was me during those periods. Well, it's not me. It's broken. And, after reading the reviews, I wished I'd seen them before buying mine last year. Found my receipt and hoping they'll honor the warranty. Buy another brand. Clearly, this is not an unusual experience.
If your searching for headphones/speakers to listen to music while riding a motorcycle, these are the best sounding, noise canceling headphones you will ever hear. The ER6I'S fit comfortably in my ears and with my XM-radio, I can listen to music all the way across the country without looking for stations. Others headphones might sound good standing in a store, but put on a helmet, go 70 mph and they hurt your ears and let all the wind overwhelm your music.I give the ER6I an A+!!!
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.
Want to know what this overlay is like? You already do. Its very similar to the protective plastic that came on the front of your IPod when it was new. After comparing the protective plastic on the IPod to this overlay, I hesitated in pulling the original plastic off.This product has several flaws. I'll go out on a limb and say its virtually impossible to apply without getting air bubbles around the click wheel. It's also not completely transparent. It dulls the look of the IPod (its glaringly obvious that your IPod is wrapped in plastic) and dims the display slightly.I could easily live with these problems, however. The biggest problem that I had was it started peeling off within a couple of weeks. I had to start cutting off larger and larger pieces of it to prevent it from coming off completely. Granted, not everyone may have this problem. I carry my IPod around in the pocket of my blue jeans, so the overlay's going to have to put up with a little abuse. But isn't that the whole point? If I were just going to treat my IPod gingerly, why would I even need an overlay?I recently replaced this overlay with an Invisible Shield. It costs quite a bit more (~$25 shipped), but is a far superior product. It applies without any air bubbles and completely covers the IPod. It doesn't diminish the look of my IPod and after a week, its holding up perfectly (not long, I know). Frankly, I think all of these products are grossly overpriced, but at least, I know that I won't have to buy another overlay (the invisible shield comes with a lifetime warranty). Good luck!
First off, I have to admit that I'm an intermediate (at best) user. Far from a newbie (I started back in the pre-DOS days with a Kaypro!) but I have been left in the dust in recent years.I have been using an older version of this same model router for 7+ years and found it incapable of handling my ISP's hi-speeds. I was clocking only up to about 5-8 Mbps download (my ISP supposed to deliver up to 20 Mbps).The good news is that once I managed to get this new version up and running (about 2 hours and 3 phone calls), it was fantastic. I'm getting 16-18 Mbps over most test servers.The bad news is that it wasn't as simple to install it as I'd hoped. First, I connected everything EXACTLY as the Wizard instructed. When it came to configure my router, it said it could not detect a router. I tried again. It said it could not configure the router. I tried again and again. I called my ISP to make sure the internet type, etc., was correct.Then I called Linksys and got their call center in the Phillipines. The first customer service person I called was very friendly but told me I'd need to connect directly to the modem so I could configure the router manually. Since I was having a bit of trouble doing that, I got a case number and told her I'd call tech support back.I managed to get online by bypassing the router altogether and called Linksys back. I got a guy whose accent was so thick I had trouble understanding him. He was rude and impatient. He told me the advice the first person gave was wrong -- that I had to be connected to the router in order to manually change its settings (which is, I have to admit, the correct info).When I had a little delay in reconnecting the cables (with him waiting impatiently on the line), he asked me how many cables I had. I told him I had a cable from the computer to the router and one from the router to the modem. He asked again, with clear impatience in his voice, how many cables I had. I repeated my answer. Then he said it would be best is they did a remote hookup to make the changes to my computer. I do not feel comfortable with that but, reluctantly agreed. Then he told me they'd be an extra charge for the service.I said NO, that I needed him to help me install the router. Well, I'm not saying he hung up on me, but the line went dead at that point. Coincidence? Perhaps.Anyway, I kept fiddling around, using different cables (NOT the one that came with the router) and giving my cable modem time to reset itself (that may have been the key, I don't know).Suddenly, everything was working!!!! I'm so happy with the performance that I'm like a new mother who immediately forgets the pain of childbirth. I have a healthy 16 Mbps connection and can easily dismiss the labor pains.So, bottom line is that the router itself is excellent but the documentation and customer service stink.
I purchased three 2410s over a 2 week period. The first had bent pins in the card slot, so was unable to print photos. The second printed photos beautifully, but refused to print from the computer or copy. When I tried to reinstall, kept getting &quot;fatal error&quot; messages. The 3rd machine also &quot;fatal errored,&quot; and even the Geek Squad couldn't install it. Over 5.5 hrs was spent on the phone with HP tech staff (many of them very difficult to understand). HP's final recommendation? &quot;Try another model.&quot;
This Sansa 4Gb Fuze MP3 player is my first one, I was a bit intimidated at first, but it was a breeze to use. I had a lot of music on my computer, so I just let the Windows Media Player do the shuffle, instead of me dragging files, which takes too long. It took me a while to get to know some of the functions, but once I do I am really loving it. I wish there is an AM function too since I listen to AM radio more, but FM is cool. 4GBs can hold more than 960 songs, so if you want, you can put all your favorite music on it. I am pretty happy about the product. The earphone is not that great I was told, but you can always find a replacement. I mostly use it for music, I have not adventured into music videos,I fancy it might be hard for the newbies to use it as a video player. Highly recommended.
Still wiring these up, but they are very stout little relays!they weight about twice as much as the normal radioshark or advance auto ones, and are sealed. IMHO you can't find a better relay for the price!
I was very impressed with the Linksys Router. I did nothing more than plug my cable modem into the router and plug my pc's to the router. Everything came up perfectly without any headaches, special effort. The default settings worked perfectly and all my pc's in my house were up on the net sharing the single cable modem.
Bought this amp for my truck, and used it for a year or two with no complaints. Once I plugged everything in and adjusted the settings I never touched it afterwards. Great amp. Worth the money.
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.
Ok, I bought this used off of ebay, so I didn't pay the retail price, so anything negative I say about the card might be more of an issue if I'd paid retail for it.The drivers for the PVR-250 have issues. If you have any kind of software DVD decoder on your system, such as PowerDVD or WinDVD, the PVR software doesn't play nice with them (the CPU usage jumps to 100% and the computer stops responding) -- you have to uninstall everything, then install updated drivers that work better with the DVD player. I ended up having a lot of software conflicts and decided just to wipe my hard drive and reinstall XP. That being said, everything works fine now :) but if you're not very techno-savvy and don't have a lot of patience, you might take this back to the store.Now that those caveats are out of the way -- I love this card. The recordings it makes are high quality, you can select the quality/compression level you want to use, you can even do lower-bitrate (ca 1.4Mb/s) MPEG-1 captures with DVD-compliant audio (48KHz) and put 6 hours on a rewritable DVD. The higher-quality full-res MPEG-2 captures are also very good, which come in handy for recording stuff I want to keep. I primarily bought this card for time-shifting stuff, though.The timer recording software is SUPERB. If you set the WinTV app to mute the volume while it's recording, it records your programs very unobtrusively. I haven't tried the TitanTV scheduling yet, but it's supposed to be integrated -- point, click, record.My only real complaint about the recordings this card and the software make is that the MPEG files have to be remultiplexed for VCD/SVCD before they're burnable. It adds an extra minute or two to the burning process. In the grand scheme of things, this ain't a big deal, but it is worth mentioning.--UPDATE: SIX WEEKS AFTER ORIGINAL REVIEW -- after owning this card for about six weeks, I have to recommend getting a third-party software solution instead of using Hauppauge's software. I had a lot of crashes using WinTV's software -- including programs I really wanted recorded. I now use Frey Technology's Sage Recorder, it's a no-frills, inexpensive Java-based PVR software package. Highly recommended, works great with the PVR-250.
I was going to buy a new camera because mine was such a slug.All I need was this card to make it a rocket!
We had purchased an after-market replacement battery when our original (which was about 5 years old) died. The after-market battery only held the charge for about 1/2 a day. Found this battery on Amazon and used it on vacation in the beginning of Feb. When traveling again at the beginning of March, realized that we never took the charger out of the suitcase - this battery hasn't needed a recharge yet! We haven't used it all day long so far, but we do use it at least a couple times a week. As good as the original!
I'm sure I got a defective product, but whether using the cd or ipod, it would play for 5 minutes, then stop for 5 minutes then start again. I checked everything. It was the player.Amazon picked up the package and refunded my card within a few days. I love the emails that let me know what's going on.
Purchased this LCD TV, and within three days decided to return it. Thank you, Amazon! LCD resolution, color, and sharpness leave a lot to be desired. Funai doesn't state the pixel count, but it appears to be 640 x 480. The TV is simple to adjust and operate; however, in spite of all my attempts to get a good picture over digital cable, the TV just didn't deliver. My smaller Toshiba CRT delivers a much sharper, brighter, and better contrast picture than this Funai.The Funai is stylish and weighs little. The remote is somewhat sparse and utilitarian. It does have all the necessary connections. It is entirely cheap plastic with somewhat sharp edges. Although it is supposedly tiltable, I was not able to get it to tilt.Perhaps if I had an HD box, the picture would be satisfactory. Price point is good, but for just a little more money there are much better sets to be had.
I've had the inno for about a month now and would highly recommend it if you have realistic expectations. It works great with the included home dock in my southwest exposure upper floor condo. It will even receive a signal with the built-in antenna inside the condo, but it will drop in and out if you're moving around. If you are stationary you can usually adjust it until you get a signal. It also works in the car with the built-in antenna if you're driving in relatively open surroundings. It will drop in and out if there are lots of trees and large buildings around. However, the ability to record XM compensates for this. If the signal drops out, I just switch to my recorded content. I don't want a car kit with all the wires etc.My only complaint is that you can only partition the memory to either 50/50 recorded XM and mp3s, or 100% recorded XM. I would like to have about 75% recorded XM and 25% mp3s, but this is a minor complaint.Overall I'm very satisfied.
I'd give it less than 1 star if I could. Please don't waste your money on this as I did. I charged my battery for 6 hours and it never reached a full charger (very frustrating). I finally gave up and put it in my Nikon charger and it charged in less than 1/2 hour. I bought this because I needed the international voltage capability. My Nikon charger is not international for some strange reason (it only accepts 120 volts). I can't believe I wasted $22 on this!!
I recently bought this machine a couple days ago. It's great! The picture is superb and the remote is auesome. The only problems with it are:1. The speakers are not that good. By themself they're ok, but with background noise you can't hear a thing.2. If you mess with the color and light settings on the display, you can't reset these. When you reset to factory settings it only adjusts the DIGITAL color and light settings, i.e. the one from the menu. If someone knows how you do reset these, please tell me at ivanpowerkronick@yahoo.com.finally, 3. you can't change the volume through the remote. Yeah, i know these are a little too much to ask for this price, but if you want a good DVD player for cheap, get this.
I have owned the 7500 for 7 years. The quality is high. I have had no problems with it. It is prone to false alarms in the city, but for the routes that I drive regularly I am able to learn the difference between false alarms and real ones. The highway sensitivity is very good. The "safety" message feature has proven to be useless. Occasionally a strong radar source will cause an errant message to be displayed, though it does not happen often. I would buy another escort product if I needed a new radar detector.
Waited a long time for these zip tie mounts but the wait was not worth it. I could not get the release backing off the adhesive foam for attachment. Either old adhesive or poor quality - probably a bit of both. I can't recommend this product and have made arrangement to return for refund.
As Jewel cases don't really need to do much more than hold your CDs and DVDs, if it works, it works. You would have to TRY to make them unusable and therefore bad. In that respect, these do the job. You gotta love the space they eliminate. I wish regular disc cases were this thin.
There were several disappointments with this product. First it shipped without a transformer, assuming one would use it only with batteries. Its controls are cumbersome. Sound is OK.
The product works good, not as well as a person massaging you but you know what i mean. It vibrates and does it job. I would recommend this product to my friends and family.
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.
The reason I settle on this model were the price and the fact that the backlight can be turned off. I am a light sleeper and the iHome would wake me up. The audio quality is pretty good but not fantastic. Radio reception has a little more static to it than any of my home stereos. The quickness of the alarm to get to the highest level is really startling in the morning but not a deal breaker. The remote with mine only has a range of 3 feet. All in all it was a good purchase for the price. All ipod alarms clocks have quirks or features missing so you basically have to decide which feature mean the most to you. This one is the one for me.
I tried to this headset in an office environment and the headphones create more noise than it cancels. When I turn on the noise cancellation, the low frequencies are reduced, but the headset introduces a high pitched white noise that sounds like tv static. Voice frequencies are barely reduced, so I end up hearing people down the hallway better with noise cancellation on.I've tried Bose's QC2 and I got no static from those headphones.I would not recommend this headset at all.
Initialy, this camera wasn't in my price range, but I am so glad that I did my homework and spent a little more for this bad boy. When I first opend the box I was amazed (and a little intimidated, I'll admit) at the teeny tiny size! I've gotten used to it though, and now it seems just right to me...although whenever someone new sees it they always comment on how tiny it is. The camera has a lightwight yet good solid feel to it, just right to me. I bought a replacement battery for this (generic, about 12 bucks here on amazon, great deal and as good as the original that came w/ camera) but I was amazed as upon recieving this camera I was able to play with and figure out setting and controls for about 4 hours before the low battery symbol popped up (that was WITH the LCD on at all times!) The spare battery still comes in handy though when I don't want to wait an hour and a half to charge original or when away. Another thing, OMG is the picture quality amazing, I mean you can zoom in and see pores! (okay maybe that's not such a great thing sometimes...) I find though that pictures turn out much better for me when I just put it on auto, rather than manual and adjust it myself. I also bought the red leather case made for this model, which makes it a little more pricy if, like me, you are on a budget but it is a good investment and has protected my camera wonderfuly and compactly. (It snazzes it up a bit too.) Another thing which earns my praises is that it takes amazing action shots, most of them captured in auto. If you like accentric off-beat humorus pics like me...I have captured objects and people in mid-air...funny expressions on peoples faces...the speed of the camera in awesome when you need to whip it out and take a quick pick and capture. (start up time and playback are about as fast as I could amagine a camera being.) Movie mode is great. The color accent and color swap features are so much fun. Downloading on your computer is quick and easy, also fun how you could hook it right up to your tv with one of the cables that came with it and watch your movies and pics...evrything is so easy I browsed the menu when I had a question but most of it is just cake. G R E A T camera, I doubt anyone would be dissapointed with this beauty.
I had bought a set of 4GB and since it was aproved, I bought another 4GB set.
This thing has been working great since May, when I connected it. The couple of times I called Linksys' support, I wanted to hang myself. So 5 Stars for the product, and NEGATIVE 10 Stars for support. It does exactly what I need it to do, as does the Wireless Access point that I have it connected to.I have a 100% Linksys solution (all cards, routers, hubs, wireless, etc.) and it all works great. I just dread having to call their support number. So until something blows up, I love these products
When purchasing I was very impressed with the much higher capacity of this card to capture video. The card is built well with it's own fan and plenty memory to operate well on it's own. Very feature rich and fun to use. I mainly bought the card for video capture / pvr use. I am very content with the capture ability but felt the remote and full screen entertainment center feature could work better. I was surprised the remote worked better with win 2000 over xp, but even in win 2000 the media center program errored out too frequently and I cannot see myself having the patience to work with it. I am a very good computer tech and will probably not spend the time with the remote much anymore so my suggestion to someone with lesser experience - buy the card if you want excellent video capture / pvr abilities but buy windows media center OS if you want a media center pc. Overall I think the card is a winner!
Very nice HD picture quality. Very soft and fuzzy picture quality on all non-HD channels. I returned it when it died a week later.
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
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.
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.
I couldnt be happier with these ear buds. Whenever i go work out I sweat a lot and as we all know moisture and electronics dont relaly mix so my earbuds tend to not last a long time. I also have some bose headphones but no way am i going to wear those while working out. These are cheap, and they last a long time (average about a 9-10 months for me) but Im also pretty rough with them so they will probably last even longer for others. Also, they fit in the ear nicely so you can wear them for a long time without your ears getting sore, and they dont have any annoying plastic ear pieces which can fall out or get caught in your pant pocket when your pulling out your MP3
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.
I bought one of these on Ebay when it first came out. My first hard drive lasted about a month. My second one lasted about 2 months. My third hard drive lasted about 2 months also. The computer was always taken very good care of and always covered up when not being used, so I have no idea what went wrong. I will say that Sony customer service repaired it promptly and even after the warranty was expired. It now appears to be working fine. I thought about selling it before another hard drive goes out, but I like this way too much to get rid of it. The picture quality is extraordinary. I'm keeping it until I find something better and I haven't seen it yet.
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.
I have had nothing but problems with the Tom Tom Support. They have no US phone numbers and their website is not very helpful. If you want a Palm treo GPS navigator I sugest you go with someone else.
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.
I have had this unit for over 3-years and it has worked great from day 1. I have filled up the ports in the back and have piggybacked another 5-port switch on top of this unit. I decided on a wired network since my machines are close to one another in a family office but I also was concerned about wireless security. This unit has been very reliable and has worked fine with both cable and DSL.
This reader will not work on any OS newer then Win XP. It was useless for my laptop so it got shipped back.
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.
If you travel a lot to places that offer Internet Ethernet access only, but you need Wi-Fi (e.g., iTouch, iPad), BUY THIS. It's simple to use. Great value!
i'm a music producer, and have been mixing on earbuds AND Focal speakers for a few years. i did a lot of research before getting the UM2's; was convinced by reviews (here and elsewhere). i considered several other earbuds, but kept coming back to these.now, 2 days in, am fully pleased with my purchase. the sound is smooth, clear. great definition, clarity. all the things i want in PRO earbuds. and the price is very good.i had a problem with one ear tip (my fault actually), and westone immediately stepped up to replace that part. so great customer service.i added a small sticker to create a small bump on the right earbud, so i can FEEL which earbud is which, a small thing (that i think all earbud/headphone manufacturers should do). just a thought.anyway, if you're looking for a flat eq (NOT an exaggerated bass), a good fit, and great clarity, these are well worth considering.
This product is a good idea. However, the software is not easy to use. Unless you have a very powerful PC, and get installation right the first time, you'll be in trouble. Included documentation is of little help and Tech support is a dead end (not to mention arrogant).
installed this on my dell desktop and it boosted its performance. worth every penny!
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.
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.
I did a lot of price and feature comparisons on the Garmin Nuvi series of GPS units, and there is no one GPS that has all of the features that I would want. This one, which I stumbled upon accidentally, came with all of the accessories you could want. A case, a usb cord, a car charger, a mount. It is compact and will fit in your jacket pocket when not you leave your vehicle, if you don't want to leave it visible. The maps aren't perfect, but what GPS is? This little toy of mine is going to suit my needs just fine! It will help me find the bars on the Poker Runs, and I can plug my headphones in and listen to music, and driving instructions too. Battery life is good, and there are many optional mounts that you can get too. Ram Mounts is where I got my motorcycle mount, and cupholder mounts. I got mine for $157. with free shipping, more than 40% off at Amazon.com I love it!
Sound is only okay--when it doesn't cut out. This seems to happen whenever the wearer breathes too deeply or turns his head at all. And they hurt! My son wears glasses, so they hurt even worse. Msybe Sennheiser's more pricey headphones are good, but no luck at all with anything under $50. We returned these, kept on looking, and found super-comfortable, excellently crafted, beautifully designed, great-sounding headphones for just a little more--from Koss!
I kicked around a number of ideas on how to get my computer to play music in my bedroom. I think this was by far the best way to do it. I picked up the Klipsh computer speakers (highly recommend) and send all of my music from my laptop to the speakers in the bedroom using this...wow..sooo nice! No wires, no hassle, has a remote too, small, clean, cool looking and easy to set up! Give it a try...I'm sure you'll be just as happy as I am getting ready for work in the morning once you have your own tunes jamming.
I bought the D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter a couple of weeks ago, and have been using it ever since. Before buying it, I read a lot of the reviews posted here, and was aware that I could have problems with it's driver. Well, I did.The problem:I have running, in my machine, WIN XP SP2. First, I tried installing the driver that came in the installation CD (version 1.0), but at the very end of the installation process, it just stopped. It didn't freeze, didn't crash, it just stopped. And, of course, the installation was incomplete. Then, I tried downloading the newest driver on D-link's website [...], which is version 1.1, but had the exact same problem. Intrigued, I tried installing it in my sister's computer, which has the exact same OS I have, and, to my surprise, everything worked fine!The solution:Making a long story short, I spent one hole day trying to figure out what was wrong with my computer when, in a moment of rage, I tried installing the driver (version 1.1) 2 times in a row (this means I killed the installation process - with windows task manager - as soon as it stopped, and immediately tried installing it again). IT WORKED! This second time the installation finished without a problem! Amazed by this, I uninstalled everything, and repeated the same process again. Installed it the first time, killed the installation process as soon as it stopped, and installed it again. It worked!Usage:After getting past the (bizarre) installation, everything works great! The sound quality is very good, and I can now walk around my house freely, using my wireless regular telephone with skype! There is just one issue I have, which I do not know if it has to do with the product itself or my Internet connection. Most of the times I experience a small delay in the conversation, meaning it takes a little longer than usual for me to hear the other person's response. Anyway, this does not bug me very much.Anyway, I haven't had any problems since the installation, and am satisfied with the product!
I keep thinking I'm missing something. Here's what I've found:- Automatic mode makes a lot of blurry pictures. I read that people are messing with the ISO, etc and get non-blurry pictures but I have kids and they move and the pictures are blurry a lot of the time.- There is an annoying red light that shines in my kids' faces causing them to duck to avoid the picture.- The flash flashes 3 or 4 times before the final flash. I just realized that might be the red eye reduction which does seem to work fairly well most of the time to some degree but it's tough on kids.- No date stamp. Very annoying.The bottom line is I'm throwing out a lot of photos due to blurry results. Most of the photos are indoors - the outdoor ones are obviously better. I'm comparing to my dimage x50 which died recently but which took really good photos of movement, etc.
I recently bought two 25 bundle packs of these blank dvd's. I have literally thrown out half of the discs of the first pack due to "bad media"- they will not allow data to be recorded onto them. I have now started on the second bundle and am having the same problem- out of four that I tried to record on so far, I had to discard two! I contacted Philips about this problem several days ago via email and have received no contact whatsoever from them. Very poor quality discs- I will not buy their discs again!!
This lens is a great upgrade from the kit lens from Canon. It produces great color and sharpness and the auto-focus works quickly. For an aspiring photographer on a budget this lens is great.
This is my first palm palm and I love it. It does everything that I need it to do. I gave birth to a premature daughter in 2005 and she has so many appointments with different doctors and therapists. My palm help me keep all of that in order and with the ability to color coordinate the entry, I can just take a quick glance and know who we are seeing today. Also, I love the shopping list feature. I always have my grocery list with me so that is totally awesome. I dont think I have yet explored everything this little gadget can do, but it sure have made my life more organized.I would definately recommend this product as well as purchase it again should something happen to this one.
too late for a review I guess. I bought these early in 07. These were one of the preliminary ones I used with a mp3 player. These are fabulous for bass lovers. no second thoughts. I have moved on since and I would love to buy them again if need be.
This product is all of the good things that previous people have said that it is. One thing that I will say, the cakewalk program is not compatible with older mac's. You must have a new intel mac for the software to work. Therefore, I can not fully evaluate that part.The instructions are a little tough if you are not careful, but by checking off each step you will have a better idea of where you are. Take your time and it should go well.Bill Williams
I was looking for a coffee pot that was all stainless steel and had no plastic inside. This one is perfect and makes great coffee. It doesn't take any longer than a drip coffee maker and it comes out hotter when finished. To avoid getting grounds in your coffee you can either use a filter or just grind the coffee more coarsely, which is what I do. I would highly recommend this coffee maker to anyone.
This is a great remote, at first i was having trouble with it locking up, It seems that removing and placing it on the charging cradle was the problem. Now i just charge as needed. this remote works with all my devices, a Samsung BR player, Toshiba HDDVD, Xox360 elite , DTV HDDVR, HDMI Switch , Yamaha Sound bar and My Sony 40 inch LCD. The one thing i was most surprised with was it worked with the HDMI Switch.
I bought this for my iPod dock two months ago and it's been problem free from day one. It's not the cheapest out there, but still a good deal considering it's from a well known brand. What's nice is the cable is longer than what comes standard with an iPod, so I can put my dock on my speaker and still reach the power outlet directly below.
You cannot buy REAL turntable for $150. You buy a crap. But Denon crap is much less crap that others within the same price range. It looks plastic, but plays pretty well. I had other piece of plastic, worth $150, reputable manufacturer, looking nicer, "silver" plated, lot of gadgets etc. I sold it on garage sale. 10 bucks.I am using Denon to copy my 25 years old LPs to CD. Will not spend $500 or more for this. This model is perfect for this purpose. By the way, has the pre-amp built in. How many modern amplifiers have "phono" input?...
Hello, I am writing to let those buyers that are still deciding whether they should get a 350 or 360 with bluetooth. GET THE 360 with bluetooth. The GPS part is a dream and we all know it, based on tons of feedbacks here so I am not going attempt to bore you. This is the best GPS there is on the planet. Now, back to the bluetooth side. This is by far the most convenient feature that I find myself using, even more than using the GPS itself around my home town.After you paired your phone with the 360, every time you get into the car you automatically have the best speaker phone to use safely while driving. The speaker is very loud and crystal clear. The wonderful thing is my callers don't know that I am using a speaker phone. They think I am talking to them normally which is great. They hear me super clear and clean.When some one calls me, I get a caller ID displays on the Garmin, allowing me to ignore or take the call. My phone address books is accessible via the Garmin and I can dial any one or any POI. Essentially, you have a walking city phone book in the palm of your hand.Say you find a restaurant you want to call, just one click on the Garmin 360 and it will dial the number straight and route the call through. Well, you may think that you can certainly get my phone out and dial the number yourself; well, you can do that but if you're driving and trying to do all that is just dangerous and so not needed with bluetooth technology. Why make things so hard on yourself? Another thing is when you're in your car, most conversations will be short so it is perfect (I actually talked on the speaker for almost 1/2 hour with great pleasure). If you want to have a more private conversation, just route the conversation back to the phone via the Garmin interface.For those that already has the Garmin 350 with no bluetooth, you have the best GPS there, but I would strongly recommend selling it or donating it to charity :) and get the bluetooth version of this already AWESOME unit. Please I was one of those who was trying to taught me out of buying the 360 and how I don't need bluetooth. Trust me! this will make you use your GPS much much more. Isn't that the point of buying anything? is to actually put it to good use. I hope this helps and remember this is only my humble opinion. Thank you for reading.
I got this for Christmas in 2003, and have used it regularly ever since (every day to/from work, plus during travel, in the car, etc.). I've still got tons of storage, and it's no worse the wear even after a couple of drops. I find the software very easy to use, so no complaints there either. It's not as cute as the iPod, but frankly, I didn't find the trade off of price vs. size worth it -- the Creative is still plenty light enough to loop on your belt while you're walking.The only complaint I have is that if I haven't used it for a couple of days, it needs to re-boot on startup. This takes about three minutes, so it is annoying. Still, this jukebox gets my hearty endorsement -- a friend got it on my recommendation, and I got my wife the 30MB version this past Christmas (to her great delight).
In good condition and seller was great at communicating about problems. The cord needed to be replaced so there was delay in shipping order - the seller to replace cord. Sent two toners due to the wait. Very pleased.
I purchased the StarTech cable with the idea that I would not lose much if it did not perform and I could save a lot if it did. I am completely satisfied and extremely happy about the money I saved. The picture and sound on my Sony lcd are both excellent, and my wife is thrilled that there are four less cables running down the wall.
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..
What can you say about a cable. Item as described. Ran cable internet to my basement. Works great, quick shipping. Best price I could find.
I bought the VGA to RCA component RGB cable but it does not work at all. Waste of money and efforts.VGA to RCA Component RGB Cable - 1.8M - M/M
Incredible that a manufacturer can produce a watch that is not backlight. That means at night the watch is not illuminated hence the watch can not be read. It requires you to push a button for 2 seconds and then the watch will illuminate for a whole five seconds before it goes dark again. I thought they invented this technology in the 80's. The watch was a pain in the ass to use at night and almost worthless and I ended up sending it back.
Palm's US travel card bottoms the pile of plain and simple useless software products- how can a company that caters to the professional dare to publish this type of useless 16MB travel info- there is nothing good to be said about this product and Palm even charges a hefty price: Instead use the internet and the many excllent trip helpers and city guides that are availabe on line for free.
We got this camera at Christmas and love it. It's easy to use and upload, and it is small and light so it can be slipped into a purse or pocket. My six-year old son enjoys using it as well -- giving us an interesting little kid view of the world through his videos. We can also easily delete video we don't want to keep. The picture quality and sound is good. Battery usage isn't unreasonable. You don't even need a cord to connect it to the computer, it has a USB plug right in the camera.
I have a projector that is in a different room than all of my Audio Video equipment. I needed a component video cable long enough to run from the other room, through the wall and ceiling all the way to my projector. A total distance of roughly 40 feet.My projector is a Mitsubishi HC1500 running at 720 HD resolution projecting on a 12' wide screen and I notice NO video quality degradation using these cables. These cables run along side several speaker cables, an HDMI cable, a 3.5 mm cable (for my IR Relay), under an AC vent tube, and over at least 1 live power wire with no interference. It looks just as good as when I tested the projector placement using a standard expensive 6 ft cable.My 1st impressions of the cable was that it was thick, well manufactured, and of high quality. I was not worried in the lease of damaging it when running it through all the ceiling rafters. Connections fit nice and tight on both ends. I am extremely satisfied with this purchase.My personal recommendation is to buy these cables. Sure, you can spend 100's of dollars on expensive cables that claim to be the next best thing since Jesus but I'd bet large sums of money that you wouldn't notice the difference between those cables and this one.
I really enjoyed my 16GB SD-HC card, however the 5th time I used it some 4 months after purchasing it, while the card was stored in the best possible conditions, it became completely unreadable. I could no longer read a filesystem, format the card in camera, or use any recovery tools because the card actually, seriously died on me with 15GB of irreplaceable party pictures. I know that these kinds of failures are likely incredibly rare, as I have heard so little about failing flash cards... but to experience the frustration caused by trusting Transcend with a crucial necessity. I need to wait for a replacement card now that it is a warranty issue, and no longer purchase a transcend product thinking I could count on it.
I've been using this fine little music player for several weeks now on my iMac G5. While I'm sure the vast majority of people who purchase this product (and the below reviewers) will be using Windows machines, I figured I'd give a heads up to those who might like to know how it runs as a replacement to the iPod on a machine with OSX.Using it with iTunes:I initially had pretty serious conversion issues with my Gmini and iTunes. By default, iTunes converts music files into AAC format, which the Gmini doesn't support. I had to convert my 500 or so songs into mp3 format, which took about a half hour or so and set my CD burning preferences to mp3. Since then, I haven't had any problems, but iTunes-purchased music cannot be converted. Luckily, I haven't been privy to purchasing much music on iTunes. Almost all of my music has been from my own CDs or through downloads at allofmp3.com (which is compatible with the Gmini). If most of your music came from purchases on iTunes, this device probably isn't for you.Archos has an iTunes plug-in that allows iTunes to read the Gmini, but it's not as advantageous as you might think. An icon for the player appears in the "Source" bar on the left of iTunes and you can click and drag songs into it. But it won't tell you if you've already installed the song on the Gmini (so you could get the song twice) and it doesn't put the songs into the Music folder on the Gmini. Of course, iPods automatically update in iTunes, which has its plusses and minuses.An easier way to transfer songs to your Gmini is to just go into your iTunes folder via Finder and drag the artist folders onto the Gmini's Music folder. This not only makes your Gmini's folder nicely organized, but it also looks identical to your iTunes folder, making it easy to compare what music you have on the two sources.ID3 tags on iTunes (song titles, genres, album titles, etc.) appear just fine on the Gmini. I haven't quite figured out how to get album art to show up on it, though. I don't imagine it will be too difficult.Free podcasts (almost all are free) are fully compatible with the Gmini, provided they're in mp3 format (most already are). I didn't want them getting mixed up with my music, so I created a new folder on the Gmini titled "Podcasts" and dragged the files there.General stuff:--Uploading photos onto the Gmini really separates it from the iPod. Photos show up beautifully on the Gmini's screen, and you can still zoom in on them. One complaint is that I can't view them while listening to music, though. My camera was also incompatible with the Gmini at first, but after updating the Gmini on Archos' Web site for free (took about three minutes), it works fine.--As other reviewers mentioned, the Gmini's microphone is suprisingly good. I have a digital recorder, but the thing stinks compared to the Gmini, both in terms of recording quality and length of recording (the Gmini's hard drive is much larger than most digital recorders).--I haven't gotten into videos on the Gmini, but the demo video it came with looks great on the screen.--The iPod has more status than all other mp3 players on the market, but when most of my friends see my Gmini, they say, "Oh, wow" and want to pick it up. It really is a cool little device. I have also come across many a scratched iPod--the devices seem prone to it--but I have had no such problems on my Gmini.--Having a charger for the Gmini is much better than it only charging when plugged into a computer, but dual compatibility would be nice. Instead, it needs to be charging via the adapter when plugged into the computer. It's a minor nuisance, but I suppose it's worth it when you're on the road and you don't have a computer with you.Overall:The good: The interface--not the buttons--is very user-friendly, playback and recording is truly outstanding, the screen is beautiful, uploading photos from a camera is very convenient, the device plays pictures, video and music on a televisionThe bad: Some compatibility issues with iTunes, battery life should be longer, you can't view photos while listening to musicThe bottom line: This is the best mp3 player I have come across (and I have quite a bit of experience with iPods). But it's so much more than an mp3 player.
My nuvi has changed my life on 2 counts. I can actually navigate myself on road trips and it has offered me new confidence to my previously electronically challenged state.This little device is so easy to program and I no longer get lost in a parking lot.I will soon have the opportunity to allow it to navigate me (with a map upgrade) through multiple stops on a upcoming business trip to Australia.You cannot go wrong!
I picked up my drive about 2 years ago. I kept it in my pocket except when flying, and found the small form factor convenient, useful and rugged enough to carry without worry.Because it "lived" in my pants pocket when not in use, it was probably inevitable that it would be put to the Laundry Test. Sure enough, after my jeans went through the machines on one occasion, my SwissBit clattered to the bottom of the dryer drum. I was surprised and impressed when it worked flawlessly afterward. More than I expected, for sure.Alas, my trusty SwissBit was "lost" from a locked suitcase during a commercial flight 2 days ago. I'm online now looking for another.The device has done all that was asked of it and more, with the bonus of being a fun novelty, even among propellerheads.
The UPS shipping was on target for the 1 day shipping service, and was well worth the extra money. I felt like a kid opening up the UPS box, then the printer box. Then after carefully installing the printer (I already had a USB cord) and software per Canon's instructions, I gave that little toy a test and man was I impressed! I've been using an old BCJ-250 for about 5 years now and didn't realize what an updated printer can do. I know I may have to refill my ink cartridges a bit more often but I mainly use my printer for online reciepts, news letters and emails so I should be fine. I'm not a professional photographer but was very happy with the photo results I got out of the printer. Not bad for not being listed as a "Photo Printer" I think. I know, everyone's different, but I would highly recomend this printer. Especially to people who don't like clutter like me. That design is awsome and ironically matches my desktop computer, and scanner in color.
Very disappointing as a gift to my nephews for Christmas. The cd player didn't work. Also I was under the impression that as a recorder, there would be a build-in microphone, but this item doesn't record outside of the tape to CD option. The Radio did work. In fairness, a careful read of description and questioning the functions is needed. I had to return this item for refund.
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.
My friend has this printer and he says its horrible! The print quality is awfull. Though, it's speed is fast, this is a horrible quality printer. Two of my friends on Compaq computers. One put it in the garage a year ago and has been happy with his new one. My other friend suffers from having one with Windows 98 (not to mention incredibly slow) and is going to get a new one soon. Compaq I guess is just a horrible company.
I never thought of trying Philips, but glad I did! Finally, a set of headphones that don't simply sound like they amplify the sound to drown out the outside noise. I'm replacing a set of Aiwa HP-CN6's that have been fantastic over the years, but the one problem I had with the Aiwas, was the fact that it seemed like it amplified the music, rather cancel or reduce any noise. As a matter of fact, with no music, it sounded like it isolated and produced the outside noise in a different way and sometimes louder, but were good sounding nonetheless.Another thing I also noticed was that with the Aiwas, I had to turn on noise reduction for better sound. Not with the Philips. I've read some opinions where the Philips sounded better off than on. To be honest, I notice a difference, but nothing that makes the music sound worse. In fact, I'd much rather prefer NOT using noise reduction unless needed. This will save TONs of battery for me. I don't travel a lot, but it's nice to know I have the option to reduce noise when I do travel.The headphones look and feel fantastic. Extremely comfortable on my head and fits nice around the ears. I was going to opt for the JVC HANC250's which are on-ear and have a wider frequency response, but thought that for half the price, I'd give these Philips a try and I must say, I'm happy with the purchase. A few things that detered me from the JVCs were the price, reviews that indicated that they seem to amplify the music rather then reduce noise (like my Aiwas), on ear versus around ear and battery placement.The frequency response for the Philips is 20Hz to 20KHz or 22KHz, which match that of my iPod anyway and they match up and sound great. The JVCs probably would sound a little better, but like I mentioned before, the price was right with the Philips.What I like about the Philips SHN9500:-Price. Can be had for less than $50 including shipping. Target sells these for $155!-Around ear design. Fit comfotably and cancel noise by this alone.-Look. They look sleek (and match my black/chrome iPod just nice!)-Accessories. They come with a nice carrying case, airplane adapter and a headphone jack adapter for larger jacks.-Detachable cable. Can use it to reduce noise with nothing attached.-Mute button. Who would have thought, but yeah, I can use that on the plane "yeah, I'll take a cranapple and some more peanuts, please."-Doesn't seem to amplify music to cancel noise.-Great sound. For the price, I can't complain. Low impendance for those portable players.-Low Sound leakage. These don't have nearly the amount of sound leakage as some of the other phones I've heard and tried like the Audio Technicas and some Panasonics. Almost as good as my Aiwas!What I don't like (not everything is perfect):-Can't handle a lot of bass. I listen to mostly rock and have my EQ set accordingly so this isn't a big deal for me, but for those heavy bass songs, it easily becomes distorted if the lower bands are set too high.-Bulky. But not heavy! Not the most portable. But nice, around the ear headphones, can't get much smaller. They do fold flat and do come with the case.-Cord is kind of short. Good enough for portable players, but kind of short for using with the PC or home audio equipment. I'm sure a longer cord can be had.Unrated:-Battery life. I haven't had a chance to test the battery life since I really don't use the noise "reduction" feature as often with these phones.So there you have it. Like a lot of people said, you have to understand how noise cancelation really works before appreciating noise "canceling" headphones. No noise canceling headphones will cancel out all noise. You will hear noises still, just depends on how much and what kind of noise. Airplane noise, traffic, office noise - these work pretty well at reducing (not eliminating) these types of noises. No noise cancelation headphones, regardless of price, will eliminate all noise.These are great looking, comfrotable, low price, all around, nice sounding, noise "reducing" headphones that sound great with cancelation off as well as on and don't sound like they amplify the music to cancel noise. I still give them 5 stars. I do love these!
This is a nice, seemingly heavy duty cord, and the price can't be beat for what you get. Would buy again if I needed another long USB cord.
I having been using this router for quite a while and have had great sucess. The installation was a breeze.just plug in your cable/dsl modem to one port and your computers to another port. (they are all marked so you can't go wrong) When you first turn it on you can change all the settings through your web browser. The settings are easy to change and configure and the istructions are great for explaining every single posible setting so if you don't know you can always check the manual. The firewall works great no need for any software firewall. Pc and mac can both be connected at the same time. Doesn't slow down your connecting or anything like that. And its at a great price. Hands down a must buy for anyone with a high-speed connection.
I purchased the Oritron DVD600 as a second player and it works great no problems. I read the reviews listed here and was skeptical about the product, however, for the price I took a chance and have been very pleased. Maybe the products early release had the bugs and have since fixed the problem? I dunno, but once again give it a try I have been pleased and plan to buy another for a christmas present. Oh one other thing, I had read people could not play Disney DVD's well mine plays all Disney DVD's I have including the Dinosoar DVD and has not had a problem on any DVD I have watched, which is about 25 so far, this is what makes me think the newer product is a better product.
The Soundstation2 is just what we were looking for- a good speakerphone for conferencing when one of our meeting attendees is out of the office. It's easy to set up and intuitive to use.
Nothing ever charges as fast as we want it to. The Solio is no different. Point it at the sun and the little red LED on the back comes on to led you know that you're in a good position and that it is charging.The caveat is that you're aiming at a moving target. If you're not pointing directly at the sun you're still charging, just not nearly as well.The first night I had it I charged the Solio from a wall outlet then used it to top off my blackberry that night. It charged it with no issue and drained the Solio to about 40% (2 blinks - 20% per blink). Ever since I've been trying to position it in my parked car to fully charge, but have yet to fully charge it through pure solar use. That being said, I've been setting it on the dash of my car and leaving it there. It's charging. It would charge even faster if I always had it outside facing the sun without uv filtering glass in the way, but it IS working.If I spent a lot of time outdoors, the Solio would be IDEAL. As it is, I find it would be more of use (for me personally) in an emergency kit.It DOES work though. If you want faster charging, get something with more solar cell area.
I bought this card to use with my PDA. Everything went fine for 2 weeks, but now the card has failed 3 times in the last 4 days.Folders and files dissapear completely but the card still shows the space as occupied. I'm tired of reformatting and restoring the backup to the card.
This monitor has fantastic image quality! As I type I'm watching a video which looks clean and smooth. The base is stable and the monitorr has a quality feel to it. [...] As for negatives I agree with the other reviewers. Viewsonic should not have bothered with the speakers and you shouldn't plan on using them. The little built in speaker that is probably in your computer is nearly as good. I have a cheap pair of external speakers and I was hoping the Viewsonic speakers would replace them for my routine use (I have a wireless connection via airport express to my stereo for MP3 listening) but these speakers aren't usable.Ultimately, you buy a monitor for the image quality. Judged by that criteria this monitor rocks!
I put in this system for an older plasma TV that did not have an HD plug. With this I could plug it in as a component and receiver HD. I had to put a HD digital antenna on the roof. Now I have perfect HD from the local free broadcast to go along with my Satellite TV. This box works perfectly and is easy to use and install; it also has a nice menu that looks really good.
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.
This is a great device and worked just as advertised. The one issue we had is that the IR extension cable did not work. Not sure if the cable is bad or something else. But, since the main unit has it's own IR blaster on the front of it, it has worked just fine for my needs.It is pretty cool that something in the battery compartment can sense the IR being sent out of the front of the remote to then send it over the radio instead. Works like magic :)All in all a pretty cool product that works well, with the exception I mentioned above.
My sony location free IR emitter stopped working. This was the perfect replacement, small, extra long wire and does the job. Great product for the price. Buy this if you need an IR emitter!
This is a pretty nice camera. My sister got one a couple years ago, and it worked really nicely. It takes nice pictures, and is pretty quick after taking pictures too as far as refreshing back to screen. The only thing I did NOT like about this camera, is after about a year of use it started to eat batteries up very quickly. We use Re-chargeable batteries in the camera. I thought maybe it was the batteries too as well, but I replaced the batteries with regular Lithium Energizer batteries made for digital cameras, and it did the same thing. It drains in about 1 hour of use. When we first got it, it worked really well. it lasted for a lot of hours. Camera is nice, easy to use though and thats a plus.. it also has Memory card adapter as well so thats nice too. I actually got dirt in her last camera and destroyed it so that's why I bought this camera recently. the other one still works, but when the camera lens comes out and goes in it stops sometimes and beeps 3 times. Other than that its a pretty handy camera!
Kudos to the prior reviewers that advised pressing hard on the SET key. I held it down with a piece of metal while pressing the power button (the initial step in the programming sequence), and it programmed on the first try.
The router only worked for 7 days! I ended up buying a new one. If it does not have everything in the box from original purchase, rethink spending the money.
Nice camera for all of the above stated reasons. One serious flaw for a highly portable camera, DURABILITY. This camera can not tolerate humid / moist environments. I was overseas and used the camera sporadically. Some of the environs were misty weather (NOT raining). Upon returning state-side, I discovered the camera was dead. Panasonic repair returned the camera as a total loss, stating that there was water damage to the mainboard, which was irreparable. A total loss, NOT COVERED by warranty on a camera that is otherwise in immaculate condition and 80 days old. A tech person at Panasonic confided that all that needs to occur is a drop of condensation to form on a ribbon cable. If it does, it will track down the ribbon cable to the board and kill it. They did offer to give me a new camera at a price that was more expensive than what I paid for it (at Beach Camera).Other commentors have complained of problems after minor drops of the camera. For a highly portable camera, this really isn't acceptable.
I really like this keyboard. I received it as a gift for Christmas, but it was a great gift. I love how you can change the colors or turn them off completely. The keys are smooth and punch in nicely and easily. The only thing I wish this keyboard had is a softer wrist rest, but it doesn't make much of a difference anyway.Great keyboard and would recommend it to anyone, gamer or not.
I got these to use for my office and they turned out to be worse than useless. In order for them to work, you have to plug in the sending unit which needs to be fairly close to your radio. Unfortunately, with my preferred station, the noise generated by the power supply completely overwhelms the signal so these headphones are totally useless. Even when playing a CD the sound quality is terrible. I'm better off just turning it way down and living with it. I would suggest looking elsewhere for cordless headphones.
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"
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.
This aluminum-shelled gem marries beauty and brawn so well that that owners of lesser laptops will surely have a hard time hiding their envy. It's fast and capacious and, like other Apple products, a joy just to take out of the box and see how Apple has thought about every step of the user experience, from unpacking to setting up the built-in wireless networking (a total breeze, and I'm a klutz at that kind of thing). In that same vein, there's the G4 Powerbook's keyboard that automatically lights up with a soft glow from underneath the keys as the light in your office or your airplane cabin dims. It's a small thing, but indicative of a genuinely respectful, design-centric, user-oriented mindset that no other computer company can match.The display is lovely to behold and s-h-a-r-p, and the wealth of (count 'em) 1.3 million pixels makes it hard to go back to my 15'' flatpanel iMac desktop screen. Watching a DVD on a Powerbook screen this big and this good is about as satisfying as visiting my local cineplex, sans the sticky floors.Like the new G5 desktops, the G4 Powerbooks strike me as quite hi-tech and futuristic. That's not a bad thing, but it's a far cry from the happy candy-colored iBooks of a few years ago. The G4 Powerbooks are also not as "warm & inviting" as the current generation of elegant white Powerbooks. The persona of the G4 machines is a bit more stand-offish, stark even, and you either like that or you don't. I think they're plenty gorgeous but, at the risk of sounding sexist, my hunch is that it's a 'guy' computer, and that a lot of women won't take a shine to these machines. But I'll let Apple's marketing department worry about that.Finding Panther (Mac OS 10.3) loaded on this machine was a greater boon than I'd imagined. I've used 10.2 (Jaguar) since it came out in August 2002, but Panther is such a big step forward, it almost qualifies as a whole new operating system -- without the learning curve. You can log out without quitting open applications, for instance, in a matter of literally seconds. The improved Finder -- which appears to be modeled in part on Windows XP, though no Mac user would admit that without the benefit of thumbscrews ;-) -- makes navigating through complex hierarchies of folders and files a snap, and it's easy to customize. Also, Apple has brought back color labeling of files and other items -- an OS9 staple it stupidly discarded when the company launched OSX a few years ago. There are more than 150 other big and small improvement (wait'll you get a load of a feature called Expos&eacute;, which displays all your open windows, across applications, at the roll of a mouse!), but this is supposed to be a review about the computer, not its operating system.Well then, the G4 17'' Powerbook is a tactile and esthetic pleasure to use. The fit is tight, the finish beautiful. Everything just works right out of the box without the user having to study manuals or spending time on the phone with tech support. I would gush about this machine (and so far I have!), but there are a few minor points of criticism, too:- Apple does sometimes put good looks over practicality. The shell of this Powerbook has no ridges on it -- it's just this sleek, smooth expanse of aluminum. Very purty, but since this is a large and relatively heavy laptop, you're quite likely to let it slip from your grasp at one point or another. Some kind of grip would have been a good idea. Also, there's a latch at the front of the machine that you push to unlock the screen. The latch is almost perfectly flush with the front of the case (so as not to visually break the sleek line of the shell, I'd wager), and I find that it sometimes takes two or three pushes before the screen pops open.- The material looks like it might scratch easily (but I'm trying not to find that out first-hand). At this price -- 3,000 semolians! -- Apple should have included a soft leather sleeve or something, so that you can toss the thus-protected Powerbook into a shoulder bag or backpack and not worry about it. I ordered a neoprene third-party solution called a Sportfolio (40 bucks) that does the job.- I've been forced to use them for years and I still don't like 'em: trackpads. Ugh. Get a mouse. Kensington makes one that works well with a Powerbook; it has a retractable USB cable that stores inside the device when not in use.- The power cord plugs into the side of the machine. That's a bit unsightly. It should have been in the back, where it essentially doesn't show.- More visual clutter: the sides of the machine. They're outfitted with a bevvy of ports, including a Firewire 800 port and an S-video socket (excellent!) and no cover (not so excellent). I realize doors can easily break off, but maybe a molded rubber strip would have (a) been better-looking, and (b) kept dust, dirt, and lint out.- Apple should take a cue from the automobile industry and its included standard 3 year/50,000-miles warranties. The Powerbook has a one-year warranty and only 90 days of phone support. To extend coverage to three full years, you're supposed to purchase a protection plan for -- gulp -- 350 bucks. I guess I'll do it, but I have the uncomfortable feeling I'll be paying for a few years' supply of Steve Jobs's black turtlenecks. I'm OK with him playing hardball with Disney, he just should let up on his own loyal customers a bit. ;-)I've had the G4 17'' Powerbook for a week and intend to really put it through its paces in weeks and months to come. So far, the verdict is very positive. The first Apple Powerbooks, in 1992, also cost multiple thousands of dollars, just like this one. For the same money (less if you count inflation), you can now buy a super-good-looking supercomputer that is a kick-ass music player, an excellent movie-playback machine, a top-notch number cruncher, a high-powered portable recording studio, a serious photo- and video-editing tool, and on and on... I shrugged when I heard about Apple's plans, three or four years ago, to turn their computers into "hubs for the digital lifestyle." But the company did just that, and no portable computer today is a more capable, pleasure-to-work-with digital hub than this gorgeous 17'' G4 Powerbook.Addendum: A few weeks after I wrote this review, I'm on a plane, with the Powerbook in its neoprene sleeve tucked safely in the overhead luggage compartment. Well, maybe not SO safely after all. After touchdown, people start grabbing their bags, anxious to get out -- and some idiot yanks her own luggage out so hard and carelessly that my computer goes flying. It drops in a graceless arc, like a limply flung brick, and lands with a thud that churns my stomach. I actually gasp. This is more abuse than any consumer laptop can handle. After all, it's a fall from almost seven feet high; surely the case is cracked, or the screen broken, or the hard drive knocked out of whack and my data lost -- or all of the above. Absurdly enough, though, I'm wrong. I zip open the sleeve, fingers trembling, but all is as it should be. The aluminum case is un-dented and as tight as ever; the screen unblemished; the hard drive unperturbed. Now, I wouldn't care to duplicate this little involuntary experiment. Clearly I got lucky. But it's also proof that Apple builds its Powerbooks with real structural integrity -- equipped to deal with the rigors of the road, and with the abuse inflicted on it by hapless users and clumsy strangers alike.
i baught the presto 12 c and thought i was getting a quality product. when i made my first pot during the brewing process i was hearing a loud rapping/clanking sound that was not the normal soft gergaling noises that you would expect from a perc coffee maker. this noise was intermittent not constant but was distracting none the less. i emailed presto and described the problem and they replyed that i didnt have the stem seated properly. well you can only seat the stem so far and thats it. i sent the product back to presto and they sent me a new unit with the same result. you might say i'm making much ado about nothing but this clanking noise was very distracting to me and i have to say it is a design flaw that was excceptable to presto. if you dont mind a noisy clanking coffee maker that makes decent coffee than the presto 12 c perculator is for you but not for me//tz
I was looking for an adapter with the 2 pole ac plug, not bulky and easily interchanged with a 2 pole european power cord. The idea was to have an alternative to the clumsy acer wall wart.What I got was a 3 pole power plug and a fat three pole power cord, makes the whole thing nearly twice as bulky as what's pictured. Won't store in my netbook pouch with its cord.
This is such a great remote. It feels so ergonomic. The buttons feel just right. The channel and volume controls are perfectly placed and sized. You can even control PIP features (works for my Panasonic). The finish is high quality. Everyone should have this remote. At this price you cannot get better than this.
The item was just what I needed for my new computer. The supplier called me to check on my rural address before he shipped it! No problems with delivery.
Disappointed that this bracket could not hold the weight of my Westcott 5 in 1 40" reflector. I had to crank the handle down so tight that it broke. I'm sure it would work fine for small, lightweight reflectors but look for something more solid or with a metal ball and socket clamp if you are working with larger reflectors.
I bought this for the RDS feature as I needed it for a project I was working on, and have been very impressed with this radio.It is extremely sensitive and selective, and picks up even weak stations with ease. This is a plus as most newer receivers are very weak and/or unselective, picking up the "image" of nearby stations making listening unpleasant.The audio quality is amazing, with a warm, rich sound from the small speaker. I was shocked at how such a room-filling sound can come from this little box!The display is bright, gorgeous, and readable even from across the room. The RDS feature is wonderful, and this radio even offers the "Alternate Frequency" option to find other other stations in the area that are carrying the same signal (like FM translators for non-commercial stations).The radio is very well built, sturdy, and easy to use.If you are looking for a desktop radio that sounds and receives great, you can't go wrong here!
This cable works perfectly with my regular iPod (80GB). I just opened the package, plugged one side into the iPod, plugged the RCA connectors into the stereo's front input jacks, and viola! Good quality music from the iPod is playing perfectly through my stereo! Just as easy as you would expect. And the volume is being controlled by the stereo (and my remote) as stated in another comment.
The 7500 was just delivered last night so I didn't get to play with it for long. Here are my initial impressions -- I'll update this after I play with it more this weekend.The 7500 is very sleek and nicely styled. It comes out of the box ready to use and loading the software is easy. After turning on the unit and clicking on a disclaimer (that shows up each and every time you turn on your unit) that Garmin is not responsible for your personal safety, accidents, etc, it immediately starts searching for your location. Despite the fact that I live in Brooklyn, NY, the unit showed that I'm really in Kansas City, MO. This might be because I'm in a really dense neighborhood and tall buildings are interfering with the reception. However, if the GPS can't pinpoint where you are because you're in a dense place to begin with, dead reckoning is not going to help.The touchscreen menu is very nice. I like how simple and fast navigating it is. I wasn't that irked when I realized the GPS wasn't always going to pick up where I was (and therefore be of no use navigating) since that can't be helped. However, what were the designers thinking when they designed the touchscreen keyboard? Instead of the familiar Qwerty layout, the keys are laid out alphabetically. Why, Garmin? Why? The GPS location problems can't be helped, but having a Qwerty layout instead of an alphabetical one is a no brainer.The last major thing I noticed was the language functionality of this unit. When a unit promotes itself as featuring "international languages", I expect all of the major ones, at the very least. Here, Garmin includes most versions of English (British English, Australian English, US English, and Standard English), Dutch, Spanish, Italian and French. Where's Chinese??? Tom Tom, a Dutch company, lives up to its billing as having "foreign languages", including Chinese.The good: seamless processing, nice screen, good styling, easy menu navigationThe bad: non-Qwerty keyboard, useless dead reckoning and GPS function when you start out in dense locations, and foreign language capabilities is a jokeFor a $1500 top of the line GPS system, consumers expect, and should receive, more.
I bought this Hub because I wanted to clean up all the wires attached to my PC. Almost every peripheral is USB so I had wires permanently coming out of the front of my PC and the two USB hubs in the back of my pc. My pc looked as if it was wrapped in wires. I ordered this hub and received it very quickly. I installed the hub using a USB port in the back of the pc and plugged all my peripherals into the hub. It was easy to install, works great, and my pc looks like a pc again. In addition, it looks great. I would recoomend this product to anyone looking for a USB hub.
This Cable was breeze to have one cable then have video and L and R audio. It has great picture and sound. I would recommend it.
I ordered from Amazon and the set arrived and powered on so the delivery guys took off pretty quick, they must have known something. The first thing I noticed was the the horizontal lines on the menu were not straight, they were smiling at me. Big curve up at the ends by a good 1-2 inches. The screen is bowed out due to the cheap flimsy case. If you wiggle the case a little you'll see the geometry of the picture change greatly. I was extraordinarily disappointed. It got worse, after about 30-40 minutes the TV just shut off and started making a weird noise. I unplugged the set for 30 seconds to do a reset and then it powered on fine and worked ok save for the bowed picture, which is unacceptable. I turned the TV off again and came back a couple of hours later to turn it on again and the TV took nearly 3 minutes to power up, something not right here. It eventually powered up but then shut itself down and the 3 blinking lights of death started flashing on the front after 5 mintues. The TV is complete dead now and will not power on. Back in the box, the TV is being returned to Amazon for a full refund ASAP. IMO the new Samsung DLP and LED sets are all cheaply built junk. It's really too bad because they can have a great picture but the build quality is going to hurt them big time. I'm heading to Sony when they launch their new sets in August. Sorry Sammy but you really blew it with the new sets and you've lost a customer.
I have had mine for 2 years, and never a problem. I've taken it out with me camping and hiking dozens of times, and while I take great care never to drop it it has bounced around in backpacks and is quite scuffed from use.It's easy, takes amazing pictures, and it's never malfunctioned on me. I've taken (and kept, at least) almost 5 GB worth of photos. It also takes newer large-capacity memory cards.ONE complaint I have is the way it turns on. It's on a wheel, which I find a touch annoying, and is fixed in newer versions.When I bought this camera it was $400, and worth it. THe fact that I see it for $175 here is a total steal - you won't regret it!!
I live near a large metropolitan area, so it took some time to find a frequency which was free over a large area. Once I did that, I've been very happy! I highly recommend this product. I have to turn the volume on my car stereo up a little, but the quality of the sound is really quite good.
I found them almost impossible to get focused and then after using for a short time, my eyes were crossed. I guess they were never focused and I was compensating. What do you want for eight bucks.
Pros, it works as advertised when set at full power only, I think? Cons, Even at full power settings, the lights don't put out as much light as if they were hooked up to nothing but a power coupler. Furthermore, in order for it to work at all regarding sound sensitivity, you would have to install the lights right next to a sound source/speakers, or whatever, but as they are as shipped, it takes a nice little tap on the side of your tower to make the light to change with the change of the pitch or volume of your sound source. I should have just bought a couple straight up cathode tubes in blue to get what I was really looking for, and will in the future. Anyhow, when turned up to their max setting, they do work, but not as advertised. Have fun folks......
Expodisc is a must for every photographer caring about WB. I've even seen slightly better accuracy than gray cards in some cases.
Purchased this LCD Monitor for use with several machines: analog was hooked up to a PowerMac G5; DVI was hooked up to my Dell Laptop. Everything seemed to work as planned until I rebooted my laptop (dual boot configuration into Linux) and the DVI went out on the monitor. Note this happpened at the BIOS, way before the OS choice was made -- in other words it wasn't a Linux issue.Did some basic troubleshooting of cables, connectors, etc. Everything was fine. Had to reboot the box a few times to get it working again, even under Windows. In no circumstances would the DVI work under Linux, though.Did some web searching and discovered that this monitor has known DVI issues dealing with a number of things, apparently including NVidia display adapters. There is a series of awkward and complex steps you need to go through when you boot. Most of the complaints came from Windows users, so this is not an OS issue.I tried calling Viewsonic and gave up after being parked on hold for 20 minutes or so. Their website was likewise useless. Viewsonic's support to date has been nill.Figuring it was a DVI/video adapter problem like various websites suggested, I reversed the DVI/Analog connections between machines. The laptop would now work all the time (under analog) and Linux would even pop up. Now I was faced with getting a monitor with unusual modes and frequencies working under RedHat. About halfway through yet more research I asked myself if a new product like this was worth the effort. Answer? No.I packed up the unit in its original box and back it went.Now I'm looking for another monitor that works. It will likely not be Viewsonic considering their willingness to continue to distribute hardware that has known faults. My money goes to companies that provide good products and good support. It's too bad because I had lots of Viewsonic hardware in the past that worked great - and when I did have a question they had a helpful person answer the phone. Oh well. Times have changed.
(PRISM) Prism is fast. I am running my old Micromoney on this thing and it goes through 3 years of checking account history pretty quickly. Palm Vx takes a century. ActiveSky allows you to play color videos on the Prism. It eliminates the video advantage of Ipaq. Visorphone is available throughout the country and uses GSM which is the standard in Europe and Asia. No other PDA allows for cell phone/PDA configuration. Visorphone can act like a modem and connect to your current ISP(s) to access the internet just like Omnisky. (CONS) Not all Prism screens are created equal, depending on production batch. After I installed the free AlbumToGo and PhotoAlbum, I realized some Prisms have missing colors in their palettes. 3 out of 4 Prisms were not able to render the pictures correctly. 1 Prism screen was very dark. Also some Prisms have dead pixels. Use AlbumToGo to load pictures and examine for dead pixels. If you want an MP3 Player, you have to pay extra. Ipaq plays MP3s out of the box.I recommend Handspring anyday. I recommend Prism over any PDA in the market. I recommend the Visorphone over carrying a separate Cell phone with hard to see WAP capabilities.
The splitter definitely works due to my fans are spinning. It really helped to increase the air flow, by allowing me to add more fans, due to my motherboard only came with 3 fan slots(CPU slot, 1 fan slot, and system fan slot) and i wanted to add four fans. There be increasing more fans, allowed for less heat which led to a better computer performance. Great Seller, Great Product.
It showed an installment disk in the picture but there was not one with it. It did not work for me, Linda
This battery also works in the Belkin Universal UPS 1200 VA Emergency Battery Backup with AVR (F6C120-UNV) (ASIN: B00006BBAX). You need two RBC17s to replace the batteries in one F6C120, so order two of these kits if you want to replace your F6C120's batteries. See the reviews on the F6C120 page for more information.
I have one of these Canon Snappy camera's.... and I am very pleased with the photo's I have got with this camera. You cant go wrong, buying this camera, except that it is zoomless, and you need a good expensive film, for best results.
I was very pleased with this product,it lived up to almost all my expectations.Super easy to operate.
This is my third Transcend SD HC class 6 card. I use one in my canon powershot G9 and with the review screen disabled I can take 12 megapixel pictures as fast as the camera can auto focus and recharge the flash
You hear music. That's pretty much it. It doesn't filter sound very well, but it does come with a spiffy winding case which i'm using for my sennheiser cx-300s.
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!
I wonder why did they even make this webcam. I think they used all the left over parts from the other webcams (logitech own labtec) to make this one! The image quality is awful, there is no software included (they ship MSN as their video conference software), the camera is so light that it barely stands up! The only thing I liked about the camera was the price (obviously the reason I bought it) and that little plastic stand that it comes with. I think I am going to use the stand for my other camera once I get rid of this one! If you really want a webcam, shell out another 20-30 bucks and get something else. Otherwise just take pictures with a normal camera and mail them to the person.
After reading several reviews I chose this model based on the price, customer reaction and the free shipping. Some users had commented on how difficult this unit is to set up. I found that to be quite incorrect. Not only does this system set up in a snap but you are provided with more than enough wiring for the Surround speakers and the L/R/C channels.The instructions are a bit brief if you have never installed audio equiptment before. Just follow the diagram and everything will work just fine.As far as the DVD playback, crisp clear and audio integrated with the receiver so that you do not lose one of the 3 audio inputs. How many people will have more than 3 input requirements when the DVD player and AM/FM tuner is already built in? My only complaint is that it is a single disc DVD because I own alot of box sets.*Note: this Home Theatre System will not shake the room, but for families who want to keep their hearing of people with small TV rooms this is a Great choice!!!
If you are not trying to start the next Amazon, and you just need a simple, fast home networking solution, this is it. Sturdy, reasonably priced, plug and play and reasonably priced.
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 our CEO who threw the last similar device in the trash.This one is perfect. Especially love the auto handset lifter!!!The sound is clear and loud enough and didnt have to fiddle with it at all.
Very happy with the mp3 player. Friends who have a ipod are jealous of the fm radio. Would recommend this to everyone because of the price & performance.JH
this ois a good printer iv had it before but time and use only last so long-he did send a disk usb crd in tanks had some ink it worked few times and stopped he ofered to help but how he said call hpthey do not do this for freei gave him a negative rateing BUT he wanted me to change that rateing TO FULL STARS 100 perent i did not at first it was ok but it goes back---i will not change my rateings here becuse his wannting me to do so---I CANNOT BELEAVE THAT WAS ASKED FOR ME TO DO--its a good printer but didnt last plus i payed to much $$CHANGE MY RATEINGS FROM HIM HE WANTED ME TO DO THAT-- BULLTHE PRINTER JUST STOPPED WORKINGI ALWAYS USE HP PRINTERS
Great low loss coax splitter. There's really not much more I can say about it. I am happy with my purchase.
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.
I just got my DSC-W50 delivered to me yesterday. I was so excited to finally get it and let me tell you that it didn't let me down one bit. I had high expectations for this camera and it brightens up my day!The minute I got the camera out I charged the battery. I let it charge for 2 hours and then put the battery in the camera (I was in a rush to turn it on and test it out!). The battery was only charged for 2 hours and the battery life was still awesome! I used the camera for about an hour and the battery meter didn't even drop. Amazing battery life!The whole layout of the camera is perfect. Everything is very easy to access and use. There are tons of different shooting modes and settings, it'll take me a while to finally use them all. The picture quality is outstanding!The movie mode was something that I was very excited about. Other digital cameras in the past took very dark and grainy video. Not this camera! The video is crystal clear and the audio is so natural, it's stunning!As for being portable and light, very true. The camera is very slim and sleek. It can be easily hidden in a pocket or purse. People have said that the mode dial on the front is easily turned in a pocket, but it hasn't happened to me. The whole camera is very sturdy and that makes me feel at ease. I know that it is strong and durable.Overall, the DSC-W50 is an outstanding camera! For only $200 you get so much! The pictures are beautiful, the videos and audio are clear and natural, and the battery life is amazing. The camera is light and compact. I highly, highly recommend this camera to anybody, whether you're a novice or camera expert. You will love this camera!
This AC adapter is very cheap but it works. The plug that goes into the laptop is a little short and it can unplug itself on its own.. Amazing skills for a plug :)...
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 purchased this to make installation of a new amp and speakers in my car more clean. My plan was to keep the factory head unit and ran the speaker outputs to the amp. Since we're talking about 4 pairs of 16-gauge wire I wanted some kind of sleeve to make the bundle easier to deal with and easier to hide. This product was easy to measure and cut, and singeing the cut end, as recommended in the included notes, worked wonderfully to prevent fraying. I bought way more length than I needed for this project but the price was right. I'd definitely buy this again.
I bought the NETGEAR WG111 Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter when I had to relocate my computer to another room in the house, and I didn't want to run a wire from my wireless router to my computer. I had bought one of these for my two grandsons about a year ago, with the same results. They were able to connect to their wireless router from a different room.In both cases, the devices performed flawlessly with no difficulty installing them. The software is user friendly and it works. What more can you ask?By playing around with where you mount the adapter - it comes with a short cable, but I added a 10-foot USB extension - you can maximize the signal strength. I went from about 4 bars (out of a possible eight) to six by just moving the adapter about 10 feet closer to my wireless router. I am getting about 17mbps on a 20mbps connection to my cable ISP.The unit itself is quite small - about the size of a thumb drive - and has a blue light which blinks indicating data traffic.Overall, I give this adapter five stars for low price and excellent performance.
This Netgear switch is the best value out there. I use this model for my job quite frequently. Very reliable and durable. Installation is a no-brainer, just plug it in and forget its even there.
I purchased this product for my daughter as she needed a DVD recorder to burn her different video projects. She absolutely loves it. Easy to use, wonderful in that the drive takes different DVD formats. Portable from one computer to the next. A must have. Highly recommend.
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.
I picked this up a couple of weeks ago and have been using it on a daily basis. The initial setup was easy, just plug it into a USB port on your computer and start downloading music and pictures. There is no software for the unit, however you don't need it as you can drag and drop your files to the appropriate folder on the unit. The screen is amazing!! It is very clear and bright. The sound is amazing with several presets to choose from( Jazz, Classic, Rock, etc.) as well as a customizable Equalizer. I love the slim design as well as the jog shuttle wheel on the front. The FM radio on the unit lets you record live broadcast and save them for listening later. It also has the capability of playing audio books and podcasts. One of the main reasons I picked this unit up was the expandability with the micro SD slot on the side. Once I find a nice case I will be ready to go!!If you are looking for a sleek mp3 with nice lines, amazing screen, good sound and easy transfer I would recommend this to anyone.
Not sure what aftermarket batteries offer in terms of guarantees regarding damage caused by their product, but you can be sure that Toshiba would have to stand behind a product with their name on it. Putting a second battery into a nice Satellite laptop, why would you want to risk a hassle if something goes wrong (and they have, and do). Spending a couple extra bucks seems worth it to me. As far as performance life, I kinda look at it like this one is the "real" laptop battery, and the OEM 6-cell is the Toshiba provided backup. I have a USB cooling stand, so my battery life is going to be shorter, but I find the 9 cell reports >2.5 hrs available when switched to battery (using the Notebook Hardware Control app).
I haven't used the pc feature yet, but the picture quality is very good for a lcd type. Easy setup but a little complicated for the menus. I am using an antenna and reception for hd is without problems.
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)
Have used these on multiple occasions and always work. They are light weight so if you are traveling in damp/wet areas, would bring a few in case you tear them up. Used on a mountain side last year to keep the dew off and they did tear due to thorns etc.
As noted by other people, I also received a product that seemed to be used before (the seal was broken). This is very disappointing considering the price of the product.
I tried to set up Bluetooth on my computer with another product and it was difficult and didn't work. I read reviews and then ordered this adapter. THe Linksys was easy to install and works great! I have been using it regularly with my Palm Pda & occasionally with my Nokia phone.
This is an overpriced plastic bag. the camera could not be quickly inserted into the bag and secured in any position that would allow one to actually take a picture! Also, because the camera is not secured, every time the lens opens, when it extends outward it hits the glass at the front of the case and won't fully extend; After returning the package, I still hear noises from the camera that leave me wondering whether attempting to use this product has permanently damaged my camera.
Just set one of these up for a friend and was blown away by how great it functions. I created a media cabinet in an adjacent room and tried this out to see how it works. And it worked amazingly.Ordered a set for myself and parents. You can even buy additional batteries/transceivers and a 6 eye blaster.
THE SOUND, THE VOLUME, THE SIZE, THE PRICE, THE LIGHTNESS ARE JUST PERFECT. IN FACT I USE THIS SPEAKERS TO TEACH MY BELLY DANCE CLASSES AND IN ALL THE TIME I'M WITH IT, THANK GOD, I HAVEN'T HAVE TROUBLE OR ANY ISSUES..
everything it says it does, it does. Apparently, it comes with a lifetime warranty, I hope I don't need it. (have had the cable for 6 months)
I have used several digital camera's in the past including more expensive Digital SLR's but this is by far the easiest to use to obtain fantastic results WITH the ease of point and shoot.I think the reviewers that were having problems with the camera's have not updated their camera's firmware and they also have not taken the time to read on how to best take a low light photograph or an action photo. If you want to get fancy with extra lenses and such this is NOT the camera to use. For the other 90% of the population, I don't think you'll be disappointed in the PowerShot Pro 1.I'm an investigator and use this camera on an almost daily basis in criminal cases where we use the pics for evidence and ultimately trial. At 8mp, the best quality photographs can be enlarged to poster size proportions with little degradation of the quality. It's battery life is fantastic and it has handled the daily wear and tear from frequent use quite nicely.
there is a big delay between the time the sound should be heard and the time that you actually here it. I'm out 100 bucks. Not even worth reselling because it's a piece of junk.
I purchased this Macally keyboard for my mac mini. I love it. The only thing wrong with it is that the num lock light doesn't work, but who cares.. It is a fast keyboard, and the keys can be a little slippery if you have long fingernails and are a fast typer like i am. Great alternative than paying big money to the Apple Gods. It sits flat on the work surface and the keys are short stroke, not like a chicklet keyboard but the keys are slightly concave and I got accustomed to it and all is well.. It also has two usb ports on top, one i put my cordless mouse transmitter in.. Definitely not a flimsy product and has a nice package it comes in. Its not a junk product and looks like it is built to last. Thanks.
I bought this cable organizer to hide all the messy cables that were hanging down from the TV. It was the perfect size to hide many different cables. It looks great.
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.
Nice little travel tripod. I used it with a smallish DSLR setup and it was close to it's limit even there.
Now, don't get me wrong. This mouse is AWESOME. But there's a few things that I have problems with.1) This mouse does NOT work AT ALL with an icemat. Even though the package says it won't work with clear/mirrored glass, it won't work with any icemat, regardless of the color (I have black).2) The mouse doesn't have a forward button. This is a problem for me because I've had an mx700 for 2 years and used the button ALOT. But if you've never had a button for that, or don't use it, it shouldn't matter much.3a) The scroll wheel on the mouse protrudes ridiculously far out of the mouse. It's way bigger than any other mo use I've used.3b) I can't get the sidescrolling feature to work. I installed the drivers and it worked, until I turned off my computer.Now, for the good things about this mouse1) Smooth, shiny, high-gloss exterior. This could be a blessing or a nightmare, depending on how much your hands sweat. If your hands don't sweat much, the feeling of the mouse in your hand is great. However, if your hands sweat alot, I can see this mouse becoming sticky after a while. My hands don't sweat alot, so I can't verify this.2a) Battery display. My old mx700 didn't have one and I'd always wished for one, because I ALWAYS forgot to charge my mouse. This lead to alot of down time during my gaming sessions, which leads me to my next point.2b) Dual battery packs! What a great idea! I was very surprised that they included this. I can now change my battery in a matter of seconds, and I always have a charged one.3) Sensitivity switching with the touch of a button! This is great for sniping in games. When you scope in on someone, you can turn the sensitivity down (3 different settings, you choose up to 2000dpi) and aim better. I love this feature.4) Not only is it cordless, but the receiver is about the size of a thumb drive. While using it at home, you plug it into the battery charger, and when going to a LAN, just take that instead of bothering with the whole charger (Unless you plan on killing a battery)5) There is an on/off switch. This makes travelling so much more convenient. With my old mx700, I'd have to take the batteries out every time I went to a LAN, or else they'd drain on the way there, no more of that problem.6) Sidescrolling capability, if you can get it to work :-\7) Gaming feet. This makes the mouse slide on a surface faster because there is less friction. Not much more I can say about this.Overall, the mouse is pretty awesome. Just wish that I'd known it wouldn't work on my $50 mousepad. On the bottom of the box it says "Will not work on mirrors or clear glass surfaces". They need to change it to "Will not work on glass surfaces"
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.
I liked very much my backpack. It's perfect to carry my HP notebook. The computer's compartment is perfect. My laptop fall down on the airport's floor and the backpack protected it. There is a lot of pockets to carry other items like pens, pencils, palms, ipods, cell phones etc. I really liked. Oh, it's very stylish too, modern.
Well I purchased this Router for my son's new laptop. It was very simple to install. I had ABSOLUTELY no problems doing so. The signal is exceptional too! My son can take his laptop to the next door neighbors house and still have a decent enough signal to go online. I think this is a great product and I have no regrets!!!!!
I've been using this lens on my Canon 40D for about a week now, as my #2 shooting lens for general work walking about town when I need to reach out a bit farther than usual (my #1 lens is a 24-70mm f/2.8L USM). I've used it for architectural detail shooting, some portrait work, some entertainment-subject shooting in low-light conditions, even some quasi-macro shooting. This is easily the best long EOS lens on the market, and at Amazon's prices, it's one of the best bargains in photography.The glass is perfect, the IS and USM mechanical works are super-fast and silent. And it's absolutely astounding how the image-stabilization voodoo can allow me to hand-hold shots in moderate light that before would have had me running for my tripod. And that cavern of an aperature lets in an *enormous* amount of light.Add the 2x extender and you have a 400mm to 640mm f/5.6 image-stabilized supertele lens, screw in the 500D close-up diopter and you have the next best thing to a dedicated 70-200mm macro-zoom. Quite the versatile lens...About the only thing that may queer the deal for some shooters is that the IS works will draw more juice from your camera battery than you may expect; I wound up using a BG-E2N grip with two 511A batteries whenever I'm using this lens, just for safety's sake. But OTOH it gives me a better grip to control the lens by; it certainly is a bit on the heavy side, at just under 3-1/2 lbs.Also, you really do have to keep tabs on your depth of field when shooting this lens wide-open to keep your subject in proper focus; the DoF at f/2.8 is razor-thin! But that's what wide-open aperatures doAll things considered, though, I couldn't recommend this lens highly enough.
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'm honestly on my 6th or 7th nyko connector for my ipod. They make it sound amazing but at the end of the cord inside the connector, the wires are soldered onto the clipboard thing inside the white part that connects to your ipod... there are 3 wires, one is for left speaker, the other for right and I'm not sure what the 3rd one is for. So, for every one I own and what happens to every one i own is the left or right speaker wire gets pulled out of the solder because the wires are so little. I'm not exactly very soft with it but I take care of it.Although it breaks every time the same way, I will always come back and buy a new one because it makes the music sound so nice and clear.
I wanted to find a way to easily communicate with my grandpa, and I found this "mailbox" by Presto. At first I thought it'd be for the younger generation of grandparents (my grandpa's 86), but I read some reviews and found that many older grandparents liked it. When I first gave it to Grandpa, he had some reservations about it. But in the days that followed, he would tell me how much he enjoyed receiving "e-mails" from me. The best part is that I am easily able to send him pictures as well. While the photos are simply on white computer paper, they are still good enough quality that he can hang them up on his refrigerator to show his friends. Presto's mailbox has made communicating with my grandpa so simple and quick!
I own this camera and the Gii, and I love them both. They are both wonderful cameras, with great features. Wonderful camera for the casual or professional photographer.
The first thing I like about this video camera is thit it looks really cool. First it has a really neat clear baby blue style, with a matching cable. Next I like how small it is, I can place it anywhere. Its got a pritty sharp capture, plus it has a mic biult in! Overall I like how the software works, you just click and its on, and with USB i can bring it to a friends house and lit him use it.
First, this item retails for $800. I got it here for less than half that (Thanks Amazon). So what does $350 get you? One word, beauty. These things are gorgeous both in appearance and the clarity of sound. I'm not an audiophile but the improvement from my old RCA HTIB was massive and I haven't even upgraded the receiver yet. I'm sure when I do it will be even better. Right now I can only put 400 watts into them but even that sounds great (though my neighbors would argue that). There is no distortion. The sound is crystal on low or high volume. I will mention that the room they are in is small so I have to keep the sub turned way down or the bass overpowers the satellites. Or I can crank it when my neighbor is being a jerk. Also,they sell stands for these that look really great but for almost as much as I payed for the system. I think I'll get some 3rd party stands. When I get my new receiver I will update about how they sound when pushed to their max (sats are rated for 100 watts each, center 125). My overall impression is that these are solid (read heavy), quality, aesthetically pleasing speakers. They literally scream quality. I recommend you buy these, or the slightly larger TSS-1200 (more power handling, bigger sub) if you have a very large room.
I bought this camera to replace my sisters old one which was the older model and she loved it. It has so many features and it takes great pictures. It has a big lcd screen which was one of it's selling points for her. Canon makes great camera's and we definitely don't regret buying this one.
This works great. I have no complaints. I wish it could pick up a signal inside a building but what are you gonna do? Usually does have to face south to get a signal but it is very easy to just record a show an hour before you want to listen. I have really enjoyed it.
Rated at 4 1/2 stars, the only reason the OPPO does not get 5 stars is the remote. Small buttons - impossible to read in the dark.The rest of the OPPO is 5 star qualityThe picture and sound quality are fantastic.The OPPO is replacing a high end Pioneer SACD/DVD-A player. No complaints on the Pioneer, but the OPPO has superior picture quality and sound.I have a 64inch Pioneer rear projection that does not have HDMI.The OPPO does up-conversion via the component inputs to 1080i.The SACD and DVD-A as well as the DTS and DD sounds crisper than the Pioneer. Even at 640p, the OPPO's picture is crisper than the Pioneer.Previously I benchmarked other DVD players against the Pioneer and found them wanting. I'm still using the Pioneer, but the OPPO is the primary machine.I recommend this player to anyone, but especially to owners of HDTVs without HDMI inputs to take advantage of the up-conversion of DVDs.There are other features as well such as DIVX, multiple screen options, usb port, memory card port, a real workhorse of a player that does alot of things well.
I gave this to my college student for Christmas. It will not only play her favorite (and hard to find) music, it can record her professors, or replay their MP3 or movie style lectures, if they post them online. I'm afraid all of that studious activity will have to be stored on the expansion disc, though. She's already filled her 4 gig drive with her music. *sigh*
it came with some frozen pixels but aside from that its pretty decent. good bang for your buck.
This iron gets very hot and steams well, too. However, it doesn't stay hot long enough. My old iron broke mid sewing project and I bought this. I couldn't even iron a 36 inch by 36 inch square before this iron turned off or lost it's steam power. So, I was constantly putting it back on the charger. Very disappointed because when it worked it worked well. Just not for long periods.
The Garmin Nuvi is awsome. Worked like a charm right out of the box. Simple to use. Small enough to put in your pocket and travel with even when walking in the city. Being able to look up restaurants, stores, gas stations etc. including phone numbers is awsome. Also works great as a cordless speakerphone with my bluetooth cell phone. Amazing how accurate the estimated arrival time is. It even recalculates if you get stuck in traffic.
Great product. I like that I can set it upright and move it anywhere on my desk - out of the way.
This switch has proven over and over that it handle almost anything you throw at it. It boots right up and give you a clean interface to start with the last reviewer seems to be extremely picky about everything. Some people??
In terms of functionality, this is a good headset. My girlfriend and I have a long-distance relationship and have used these to talk over Skype for months now. The microphone is sensitive (in a good way - even soft speech comes through nice and clear) and the sound is good for conversations, but you probably won't be reaching for these in place of your usual headphones for listening to music. If you're using a computer without a microphone jack, these work pretty seamlessly.My big problem with this headset is that it seems to be rather fragile. Over the course of normal use, the right earpiece somehow managed to loosen and pop off, taking some of the wiring with it. This wouldn't be so bad if it only affected the earpiece (phone conversations are usually in mono through one ear, after all), but this disabled the microphone, too, which is really what you buy a headset for. I replaced mine after a few months of use, and now it just happened to my girlfriend's about a month later. We're both pretty careful with our electronics, so this came as a surprise to both of us. I don't know of any sturdier headsets, but if you're going with this one, be very careful with it.
Bought this camcorder(my 1st) after reading most of the reviews on the net. Quality is great with video other than at low light rating but most of the the consumer camcorder had the same problem anyway), didn't expect to take still with camcorder so didn't care about the 3.1mp. Very easy to use and feels good in my hand. I gave a 4 because I know soon there will be better camcorder in the market at this price range.
With so many of these ipod speaker docks on the market, it was sort of struggle to decide. Ultimately, I felt very comfortable going with the Bose brand. Plus, in my opinion, this is about the sleakest and best-looking unit out there (I went with black; I'm not an Apple-white drone). The sound is very, very good for small to medium size spaces. There are not a lot of features to the unit, which I think is a good thing - it just focuses on the sound and the small footprint. Mini remote control work well and again the small size makes it unimposing in this world of too many remotes. Power cord is plenty long and I like the fact I can easily move the thing to a different room if I need music there.
Great capacity at a great price. Just be sure your device supports high capacity SD cards (SDHC).
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.
When I firest purchased this product I thought to myself that I got a nice looking mp3 player with 4G of memory and a decent price. The first few weeks i had it it worked fine, then the trouble started. The player began to lag like crazy, often would freeze up, and there are abslutely no affordable cases to protect the screen of the player. Many times what happens is when you choose to turn on the back light to change a song the light comes on but the screen stays black, and sometimes the backround would come up but no song name, VERY ANNOYING. Also the radio reception is extremely poor and I was only able to upload one video, because the media converter barely works, converting 1 of 16 videos. Also Sansa does not allow you to download clips of google video and then load them onto your computer. Another problem would be that whenever one would want to connect the computer 1 of 2 things would happen. 1 is that the songs load onto your computer at an extremely slow rate or the songs do not load at all period. I definately do not reccomend this mp3 player, it is slow and unreliable. Try the Zen Vision M though much better.
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.
These headphones are the bees knees. I am hearing parts of songs I have never heard before. Be aware that if you are using with a normal stereo, you will need an adapter but they are great none the less.
The old saying, "You get what you pay for..", certainly applies here..One of the speakers didn't last a week! 300 watts?? Just hooked them up to a regular car radio.. But, the enclosures are what I really wanted anyway.. So, I really can't complain! :)
I've read some pretty critical reviews of this lens; from my perspective some of these could be due to an occasional bad copy, but others are likely due to the owner expecting way too much from a UWA zoom lens. Most complaints center on lack of corner sharpness and/or light fall off/vignetting at the wide end and wide apertures. I've owned and extensively tested 4 high end UWA Zooms to date now; the Canon 16-35 f2.8 L II, the 17-40 f4 L, the EF-s 10-22, and the Nikon 14-24 2.8 ED (the accepted gold standard for UWA Zooms), and can tell you that the Nikon is the only one that can reasonably (but not perfectly) hold the corners at the extreme wide ends of FL and aperture. Not surprisingly however the Nikon is yet another $400-$500 more expensive than the 16-35II (even more when you factor in the adapter to shoot on a Canon). In real world shooting at f/8 to f/16 however, I can confidently state that you are not going to see any meaningful difference between the 4 lenses without resorting to some serious pixel peeping gymnastics, and even then I'll gladly take bets that most couldn't tell the unlabeled photos apart. So confident in fact that I finally traded in my revered Nikon for an excellent copy of the 16-35II.Yes, this lens exhibits some corner softness and light fall off at the wide end and/or at f2.8, however this starts to clear up nicely even as low as f/4 and is gone by f/8. By comparison, if you really want an eye opener, look at the vignetting on the 17-40 wide open (f/4) - two thirds of the image is dark with only a small central spot unaffected (incidentally, those that post that the 17-40 suffers no corner vignetting are probably shooting JPEG and not examining the RAW image). Contrast this to the 16-35 wide open at f/2.8 where only the extreme edges and corners are dark. Same with corner softness, it does exist at f/2.8 but clears up nicely by f/8. In all cases, if you shoot this lens at the same settings as the 17-40, it outperforms its smaller cousin in all aspects (and the 17-40 an excellent lens in its own right). The 16-35 is more than just a 17-40 that goes to f/2.8, it is a significant improvement at all apertures and focal lengths.I did some extensive testing with filters and found, contrary to claims in other reviews, no detectible difference in vignetting between a slim or regular UV filter at the 16mm wide end. Maybe there is a slight difference that some purists can see, but for the life of me I can't tell the difference, so I use a regular thickness filter for the convenience of being able to use the normal dust cap. The 82mm filter size is also often cited as a point of criticism. Yes, 82mm filters are larger and more expensive, but that's the price you pay for a lens with these specifications. At least this lens will accept filters, try that with the Nikon. Finally, I've also heard criticism that this lens starts to go soft above 24mm, but I personally haven't seen any evidence of this either. Maybe those are bad copy issues again? But mine is perfectly sharp (stunningly sharp in the center) throughout the entire range.In short, if you absolutely must have a UWA Zoom that has razor sharp corners at f/2.8, you're going to need to go to other extreme measures such as the Nikon 14-24 or maybe a Zeiss, but then you've got all of the manual focus/exposure issues to deal with. In most real world applications at f/8 to f/16, this lens easily holds it's own against the Nikon 14-24 and definitely edges out the 17-40. In my experience, if I am shooting at f/2.8, I'm likely trying to blur the background anyway, so why would I care if the corners are soft? And if shooting in low light I can't notice the vignetting in the corners either. In any case, it's easily corrected in DPP anyway.
I love the layout of this camera. Every important function (bracketing, white balance and white balance fine-tuning, etc.) can be easily accessed with buttons and dials without having to fumble through menus on the LCD. The camera turns on in a blink and there is no delay between pressing the shutter and the picture being taken.Some features the D70s has and the D50 doesn't, and that I find really useful:- Depth-of-field preview button- Optional grids in the viewfinder- Direct access button to bracketing functions- A light on the top LCD displayAuto white balance outdoors seems somewhat off (too cold), however this can be corrected easily by setting white balance compensation to -1. Shade setting is too warm, I compensate it with +3.
I loved these headphones while they were in one piece. Sure they were a little bulky but the sound quality more than made up for any inconvenience. I have always trusted the Bose name and was fully confident that my money would be well-spent.Just a little over 1 year after buying these one of the ear-cups just magically separated itself from the headband. It just came apart. I don't think I did anything to deserve this. I certainly didn't abuse them.I contacted Bose Customer Service and they pretty much left me high and dry. They've got my good money, but all I've got are earphones I can't enjoy.I came to Amazon to shop for replacements and learned that others have had exactly the same problem.One thing is clear, I will not be buying Bose headphones ever again.
POLAROID instant film R.I.P.:(you will be missed.
Not for me.I like the sound of the V-Moda headphones I had before much better. These sound cheap, tinny, and have no bass.Bad purchase. I wish I could return them.
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.
I don't consider myself an "audiophile" but I do like for my tunes to sound "right". I searched "high & low" for a cable that uses the dock connection. IMO, the dock connection is the only way to get good quality sound from your iPod to your stereo. This cable did not disappoint. I've had it for 6 months and have been thoroughly satisfied.....
Overall, not a bad product for the price but it is certainly no replacement for the venerable old VCR.We have both the DMR-ES10-S and ES20-S and in head-to-head comparison I believe the ES10-S to be the overall better machine.First, the ES20S has problems not present on the ES-10.The schedule software seems to prioritize programs by when they were entered, rather than by time.For the following example we are using the Panasonic DVD-RAM disc's:Let's say you record the following programs every day:1. Murder She Wrote - 1 hour2. General Hospital - 1 hour3. Spongebob Squarepants - 30 minutes4. Ed, Edd & Eddy - 30 minutes5. Oprah - 1 hourTotal - 4 hours.The ES10S has no problems recording the entire 4 hours in LP mode on a blank disk.The ES20S's scheduleing software will consider the disk full after the first 2 hours BUT will still show that there is room enough on the disk to get the first 1 hour program THE NEXT DAY (ignoring the fact that it still has 2 more programs to record that day AND has plenty of blank disk). At this point your only option is to turn the machine on and record the rest of the programs manually.As a result, unless your using a blank disc, you cannot set the schedule to get a program overnight and go to bed.I have reported this to Panasonic, even talking to a senior technician but they too seemed confused.Next, the ES20S frequently locks up on finalization (where the ES10S does not) regardless of media used.Likes:1. Cooling fan.2. Digital Video input.3. Excellant playback quality in 1,2 and 4 hour modes4. Fast Record Response time (~1 second)5. Excellant tape>disc dubbing qualityDislikes:1. No ability to store titles (available in the ES10)2. Frequent Lock Ups (ES20 only)3. Schedule problems (ES20 only)4. Does NOT play through the 75ohm (CATV) output. (ES10 and ES20)
On the whole works great. The only problem I've had is that the hot-key switch doesn't work with my Ubuntu Linux box, but the buttons on the KVM switch allow me to switch computers in this case.
Keyboard works great. Its comfortable, buttons feel durable, looks great, and I haven't had any issues with it yet. I would definitely recommend this keyboard.
I purchased one of these for my wife and I, and several more to give as Christmas gifts. It's excellent. The picture quality is very good, the internal memory is very convenient and more than addequate, and it is so easy to use. We were loading pictures from the PC and camera memory card within seconds. As others before have mentioned, you don't need the software that comes with the device. I have a Compaq computer with Windows XP and it linked without any trouble at all using the USB cable that came with the frame. I highly recommend this frame over other comparable models, and definately over lesser, smaller models, for it's ease of use, quality and value.
I was very skeptical about purchasing handcuffs period I figured since the fake "toy" handcuffs were a few $ cheaper, why not try the real thing! These handcuffs are absolutely amazing! Yes, they are real! I tried them on and could not get out of them. I literally had to wait for my husband to come home and take them off. They are steel and heavy duty. I have never used handcuffs before but I know these will last a great while!:o)
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.
I bought this to replace another 13x19 printer from Epson. The old one was doing fine, but this new one intrigued me-- more inks, and thus better photos, plus the ability to do borderless 13x19 was a nice bonus. But what put it over the edge was the ability to print on CDs.After having used the printer for several projects, I can say that I am fully satisfied. The inks are very nice, and true to life. CD printing is easy and effective.
Great price on a power supply that provides plenty of power to run my PC. No issues what so ever. May not be the best for mega computers, but I am running a six core system, no problems.
I bought these because I've had very good experiences with this style of headphones in the past. However, these headphones are very difficult to wear and will not stay on my ears no matter how I position them. I even have problems with them falling out when I'm just sitting at my desk. My intent was to use these headphones when I go walking or running, but there's no way they can work for that because they keep falling out!
Wow. What more can I say? These headphones are definitely a 'must buy' for anyone with a portable audio system wanting a GREAT deal.Lets begin. The headphones come in a nice package, excellent presentation. The cord length is very generous, works well for nearly all situations. I have yet to run out of slack running around with my Muvo NX clipped to my belt.The headphones can collapse into a small footprint, maybe a tiny bit bigger than a tennis ball. Very portable, will fit in my cargo pants pocket when folded up. When folded, they stay that way and don't tend to unfold on their own. Vice-versa for when they are unfolded.Now for the real stuff. The sound quality is EXCELLENT for headphones of this price. The bass response is better than my full ear-cover headphones I use at my computer, and the highs are clear and crisp. Midrange doesn't sound airy or washed out, everything sounds just wonderful. If you enjoy bass in your music, these headphones are for you. A little bit of tweaking on my Muvo and these were definitely one of the best headphones I've ever owned.To top all this off, they are very comfortable to wear. The soft rubber clips fit snugly, so you can run around in these without issue. Leaning back is a slight issue, you just have to be careful about leaning on the neckband, or else they'll shoot forward. This is a common problem with all behind the neck headphones though, so nothing to worry about.The earpads are very comfortable, and very soft and pliable. My only concern is the durability of these earpads. They seem like they would just rip on accident sometime soon, or just absorb sweat and disintegrate. Hopefully Sony sells cheap replacements, as I am gonna keep these headphones around for a long time to come.Summary:PROS:-Compact design when folded-Comfortable-Excellent sound quality in all ranges-Tremendous bass output-Generous length of cord.-Fits snugly so will not fall off-Excellent priceCONS:-Earpads, while very comfortable, seem a bit flimsy-Leaning back on your neck can push the headphones forward.-No clip or easy way to wrap up cord when not in use.Other than those three items, I have absolutely no complaint about these. Definitely money well-spent.Jared
Really easy to use, great pictures, great price; I bought the 600 and 630, I'd recommend the 630 over the 600 b/c of the higher resolution and larger viewing screen. But, Canon's line compares only with eachother; no one else comes close!
Quick rundown:Nice fit in the ears, but only when wrapping cord up and over the lobe.Sound is awful...like it's in a tin-can, use caution when purchasing to make sure you can return.
works great and is cost effective.I have an older ipod, so battery life is somewhat lacking. I have a charger in my office and keep the original one at home.
For the price, this is a great buy. Super bright, clear picture. Lightweight (a little big, but not bad). My only gripe is there is no zoom lense, so you need to move the projector back and forth to get it to fit the screen. I'm still happy with it, just miss the zoom.
Ok so by now you have probably heard that it doesnt come with the greatest manual you'll ever see and thats true, but it is very very easy to install and use even without the manual, it took me under 20 mins to have it all set up and ready to rock and roll, I have had it for 8 months now and I havnt experianced any Paint Chipping and Im still using the batteries the sent with it and rehcarging them 1-2 times a week and I'm still getting 6-7 hour charges, I did notice a problem that you cant put regular batteries into it (Duracel) when I tried this it didnt load up it would give me the start screen and power down, The buttons are kinda cheesy but hey if your really picky about how a button feels then this isnt for you, I would give this a 96% rating It is very mobile - Unless you like to run or jog then its a little on the heave side! I havnt had any failures or skipping of songs yet and if you have the connection it will plug and play in just about any audio device (Home Theatre, Car, Stereo) and it has a large screen so you can see a few songs from your list at once instead of just one, and Scrolling through them is a Jiff -- Well I hope this helped and its a really great product!
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.
The router worked very well right up to the time the warranty expired, then it expired as well. It started by the two computers "fighting" with each other. Tech supports response was to lock the 10/100 cards down to 10. Worked great if all I wanted to do was to access the web. File transfers between the computers crawled at that speed. Reset button stopped working, so I unplugged it to reset the router. Started into it's diag routine and never came out of it. It got very hot. Researching replacements, I found a good 40% of the people taking time to post had similar problems. I'm sure there are people that have not had any problems with these routers, but my experience was less than optimal. Replaced it with a Netgear router, same price and 3x the warranty.
The Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones are great. They reduce background noise and come with multiple size earpieces to achieve the best fit. That said, however, I keep going back and forth between two sizes and wonder if they might be designed for men's ears instead of being unisex because my ear canal size seems to be in between the two offered. Nevertheless, it's a great accoustic sound without costing hundreds of dollars.
Great product for the price. I really like the iPod/mp3 dock. It has great sound.
Forget any negative review you may read. This is a super product!! Just think, with this dvd player you NEVER have to get up to change a disc. All your movies at your fingertips, and you can really clear space. This should be every movie lovers standard!
I had the Belkin SurgeMaster 7-Outlet Surge Protector for several years. I had my laptop, my desk lamp, printer, shredder, cellphone and a coffee machine plugged in it.About 2 days ago, coffee got spilled over the surgemaster; in fact there was about a half a cup of coffee in he surgemaster as I was able to check later. As soon as I realized what had happened, I turned the device off. And then after about 5 mins I unplugged it from the wall outlet; had to remove the bookcase since the wall plug was behind it). I am happy that nothing was set on fire.I cannot use my old surgemaster anymore, and that's why I ordered a new one today. I saw that some customers complain about the design, i.e. that it won't fit many plugs. If that's your concern, then you should look for a different device, but if you are concerned with safety, I highly recommend it. Of course, it does not mean that you should be careful, but if you are careful, then the device will work with you! I highly recommend it!
Take my word. I bought this router when it first came out back in 1999 or whenever. It worked great for about 1.5 years, but from then on, it has been nothing but a freaking headache!!! If you buy this router, you ***will*** have problems. My router hasn't &quot;died&quot; but, there is something seriously wrong with the router which causes mine and a whole lot of other people's to crash constantly. It's not uncommon for mine to crash up to 7 times a day, especially during heavy downloading. And nope, the new firmwares Linksys keeps releasing hasn't done a damn thing. I think it's a hardware issue. Needless to say, I bought a Netgear and it works perfectly.Just look up the words Linksys befsr41 crash in google and you will see what I'm talking about. It's your money!
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.
I am a long-time fan of HP printers. Their laser printers are durable and dependable - definitely worth the investment. The Color LaserJet 4500 is no exception. This is my first color laser printer &amp; it's hard not to be excited about the print quality. It is infinitely better than the inkjets. It enables you to turn out a very professional product without going to an outside print shop.
Why would you pay $60+ for HDMI cables when these work just as well?If you go to a store the sales clerk will tell you that the expensive cable is better. If you don't know better, it's easy to believe that. Don't be fooled! These cables work just as well at a fraction of the cost.
there once was a time when i walked and my ipod headphones fell right out of my ear, now i can race across my hometown and into highschool on my rollerblades, go running, or anything i want and these headphoes will not budge! great quality of sound, not an audiophile but they r the best i've heard. a little pricey but gren kinda my color anyways and these r pretty dang stylish if u ask me
I'm a classical musician and depend on quality headphones that reproduce sound as accurately as possible. As such, I have been very impressed with my purchase.As other reviewers have described, finding the earbud that fits your particular ear best can be frustrating. But after the experimental period, you'll be impressed with the comfort of these earphones.If you are looking for overbearing bass tones, find a different earphone set. This product best reproduces sounds accurately and has lots of clarity, especially when reproducing the high frequences. The bass is present but not something gimmicky that overpowers the overall sound.Do not expect these to entirely isolate sound, but you will gain lots of listening improvement in loud situations, like on a public bus. You can still hear ambient noise--which is necessary and helpful--but these Shures make the music a priority.I recommend these earphones for all your listening needs.
I was reluctant to purchase this PDA when I was searching for one. The price, the size, and the OS weren't big selling points to me. I had never had much experience with any forms of Linux before. But after some persuasion by the salesperson at CompUSA, I decided to get it. I have yet to regret buying it. I had two other PDA's to compare to: the Toshiba e300 and the Palm m505. I must say that this one beat out the others hands down. Here are some of the selling points.1) There is a lot of free software for the Zaurus, mostly because of the open-source code of Linux.2) It came standard with versions of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Note that these aren't from MS, but from Hancom.3) It is infinitely expandable, It has both a SD and CF slot. These are helpful if you happen to start installing too much software.4) The keyboard is very helpful. While my classmates are using their graffiti, I am typing away.5) Being able to hookup to a wireless network is as easy as plugging in a wireless adapter.I reccomend this (or the updated SL-5600) to anyone who is searching for a reliable PDA.
Works well with a small Flip Mino type camera. I perform comedy, occasionally on the road, and this is a great little travel buddy for capturing shows on the fly. Easy to set-up and use and sturdy enough to lug around in my travel bag.
I am going to keep this short and sweet. I did a lot of research on camera's before this purchase and decided on this one mostly because of the 10X optical zoom. So far I am super pleased with this camera and very glad I bought it. I would recommend it to a friend! The only negative I am experienced and I don't know if its a feature on other cameras. Is when you are doing a video you can't zoom in or out, it stays on the zoom you were on when you clicked the record button. But not enough of a big deal for me. I love this camera!
This is a great product. It does what it says by shutting down the power when the item is not in use for my printer, computer, and TV.
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.
I ordered this cable to get just the length I needed to keep from having to roll up extra cable.
They are a bit expensive as compare to other ear phone in similar category, but I liked the sound quality as well as comfort.
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!
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!
I have had nothing but trouble with epson all-in-one, save the first couple months after purchase. Photo printing has always been marginal, but recently I purchased ink cartridges from epson, and now the colors will not print. I have done everything they recommend, and sadly I have been left to an answer of "we are sorry this happened." That does not give me any faith in Epson nor the products they sell. Never again will I buy from Epson.
i bought this with concen but i love it everything u can think of an ipod and more! but u can't view all songs all songs by artists unlike ipod..screan maybe diffucult to see in the see ....the bottom line this is the best mp3 player ,i recomend it better that any of the ipods!!!!!!
This product is one of the cheapest Wireless USB adapters available. I bought two. Software not included. Requires purchaser go to netgear and download software. I had issues with install on one computer, but I resolved it. Good Deal.
used them several times in the alps and the rockies. they worked great on the same sides of the mountain. if it was much more spread out, no workie. you can't beat it for the price and it came in handy when we lost my chic for 4 hours in a blizzard. we found her only by using them. however i might add battery life will only last a one week trip. pretty poor for that many batteries (3 AA's each).
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.
Product was exactly what I expected. It appears to be exact duplicate of unit initially received with my Audio ExpressR. It came quickly ... works well ... allows us to have our XM in the car, the motor home and the boombox.
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.
Strengths: Thanks to the RF Base Station, I can hide all my equipment behind a cabinet. There is no need for an IR sensor. Excellent user interface. Can handle many components, and has good ergonomics.Weaknesses: Very difficult to program. The owners manual poorly written leaving out important detail that I had to call manufacturer to obtain.Summary: After many hours of trying to program the remote, and figuring out the Universal Remote Controls programming protocol, I can see great potential in this device and would buy another. This is a device for someone computer/gadget savvy. I am not a "techie", but I believe many people would be challenged programming this remote.If you can figure out how to use the remote to its fullest potential, you will be very pleased.
This is a great thing to hold all of your data,like music files, pictures and a hole lot more.
First I can't believe how fast this was shipped. I received an email from Amazon stating the item was shipped, after it had been delivered; WOW! It was exactly as described, had it unwrapped and installed in the printer within five minutes, not one drop of ink on my fingers. It works fantastic. Thanks for great service!!
I really cannot rate the product because I will not be using it. It is a gift for my grandson. I'm sure he will love it.
At first I loved this player.But, after less than a month, the top line of the menu won't respond (bottom line of menu works fine). Pressing reset does not help.This did not happen after any kind of trauma. I put the player (while turned on) into my pocket while I was carrying things in from the car. It never worked right after that short pocket trip. Weird.
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.
No parking problems. No waiting in line to check out. No "sorry but that item is out of stock". Plus, the price was less than my office supply store!
Love the apple airprot extreme card. We set up wireless networking in our home and my mac is downstairs I have super fast speed
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.
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.
We're using this to wire our TiVo into our wireless router, thus saving the $70 for the wireless N adapter and getting the faster speeds of being plugged in. So far it's been great and we haven't had any issues; we've had it for almost 6 months without a glitch. It shipped and arrived speedily with Amazon prime, met every expectation (my husband works in IT, so he knows his way around ethernet cables!) and has been a great purchase at a super price. Once again, Amazon wins!
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.
No problems at all with this product. Took 5 minutes to open the case and install. Computer runs a little faster now.
For $8.70 you cant get better than this. the sound is loud enough for a room, its clear and crisp upto a level, then distorts (acceptable). the controls on the speaker for on/off and volume work ok. sound is better than the logitech mm28 which i hav used and that was good too, but had to gift it to a relative.the wide sound effect is good though not any excitingunit looks good and size of the unit is small - a lil bigger than a whiteboard duster/wiper.though i havent exactly measured it, batteries last a good amount of time, more than 3-4 hours.Cons:the connecting cord is not very long, though enough for me (heard u can get a longer one for $1-2 or so from radioshack)u got to have 4 AAA (preferably rechargeable and a charger) - i have a charger that can charge only 2 AAAs at a time, so takes me some time to get it running once the charge is drained out.the wall charger is not easily available in the market or is crazily costlier than the unit itself.the tilting stand that the speaker sits, isnt any use, i beleive it is not required and the unit wud be smaller and cuter if it wasnt there.Finally, i hate to pay shipping as much as the unit price ($8)... check other place, i saw a $12 deal with free shipping at some website.Overall, there arent much better options in this price range... i resrched quite enough... this product is sure worth its price, if not more.
Bought it for my son. He loves it! Arrived very quickly! Very pleased!
This is the first set of noise canceling headphones that i have owned. I spent a long time researching which headphones would be the best between 50 and 75 dollars. Sony had a nice set but there were a lot of complaints about a loud humming sound when the noise canceling was turned on, pretty much all the different headphones i looked at had similar reviews. I have had these headphones for a couple days now and there is a very very faint humming noise when music is not being played through the headphones, other than that they have a very nice sound and are pretty comfortable. For only paying 75$ for these headphones i think they are definitely worth it. I will be traveling in India soon so I guess that will really test how good they are, but i am confident they will perform great.
My Sennheiser CX 300S earbuds had gotten pretty nasty and torn up so I decided to shell out the $4.50 for these babies.- I'm a pretty big guy but maybe I have small ear canals so only the smallest ones fit.- Overall I feel the quality and comfort is comparable to the originals I had.I wouldn't give these 5 stars because I can't imagine wearing the bigger earbuds and feel they could have cut down on cost a bit by just letting me purchase the one size that fits.Would by again if/when I need replacements. Recommended.
Turns right on to my Midand had held cb. Very well made too. The rest of this is to use up letters so I could submit...
Using the power supply for a while now. It has been working great and is not too noisy.
This is the second one we have owned. The first one unfortunately hot hit with a power surge and this is why we had to replace it.
Good pen tablet--but the drivers that came on the included disk simply don't work with my Windows 7 x64 desktop system.After just a few seconds of using the tablet, my system would crash with a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Unfortunately, on the manufacturer's website (UC Logic, the other name for DigiPro), those were the most recent drivers available.I finally uninstalled all those drivers, rebooted, plugged in the pen tablet--and Microsoft found a more recent driver for it somehow and installed that. That did the trick. Now it's working fine with no crashes.Note also that I found the same tablet sold for less on EBay.
The headset is good, just too big for over the ear. My ears just happen to be a bit on the small side!
Being new to MP3s I really had no idea what to get, but after ALOT of research and questions I decided on this player. It has all the features I wanted, like the voice-recorder, and the ability to record from FM tuner (which I like the best). So many times I have heard songs on the radio and wished to record them, now i can with just a simple push of a button. The workings of this player took some time to figure out, but i think i have it down, without the help of a manual or instructions. This player is really VERY easy to use.The Creative MediaSource software is GREAT!! Makes it super easy to transfer tracks to and from the player. Also nice for converting files to different formats for recording. I've even played my DVD movies on my computer with it (great pic and sound quality).I have only had this player for about a month but have used it often and tested all of the features more than once. No problems so far (knock on wood).All-in-all this player is super &quot;user-friendly&quot;, even for 'Newbies' like me. It's sleek, small, has a very readable back-lit display (adjustable), nice buttons, and great sound quality (i've hooked it up to external speakers and couldn't believe how loud i put it before any distortion).There is so much more i could say, could rave for days, but they only give so much room for the review.
The price is less than if purchased at local discount store. Items arrived quickly and are working great in my printer.
Well, I've considered more well know name brands and at higher price but I decided to take a chance with this Tiffen UV filter for my camcorder.It came with plastic case to carry and the product is comparable to more expensive brand name filters. It is solid, protects the lense and at a much lower cost then others. I highly recommend this filter to anyone.
I have tried a lot of different portable radios for around the house use. And I like this one the best, I get great reception on AM, I don't use FM, Weather or the TV bands very much. I bought it to listen to AM. And I was not disappointed. I am receiving New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta and Denver in the evenings, BTW I live in the Midwest. If this is the type of radio your looking for you should like it. I had the CC Radio, it worked ok, but it was so big that it was hard to lug around. I still have the GE Superradio, but I dont use it much because of size. And neither seem to bring in stations any better than this little Sony does. Digital radios use batteries up too fast. The batteries last a long time in this Sony.
Just hooked this up to my DSL Gateway two days ago. Both household laptops can surf the web at the same time, and both have the DSL! It's great, you connect your RJ45 cables from your computers to the router, connect the router to your cable modem/gateway, and you're hooked up. It's nice, like getting up to 4 DSL connections for one :)
I liked this mouse, but it's not the best one I've ever had. The Microsoft model that I just picked up is actually a superior product overall. Although, the one thing present in the Logitech mouse and absent in the MS mouse is a super-high functioning scroll wheel. The great thing about having such a good scroll wheel is that with a Word file I can go between 100 percent to 200 percent size by slight degree; whereas, with my new one, I simply cannot do that. Another advantage is that this mouse has an on/off button which saves some juice and keeps you from buying as many 10 packs of AA batteries at the store. I do think that my MS optical is more sensitive and requires less wrist effort to move around, so, on aggregate, I'd say it's a better buy.
Improved the memory and processing on an old computer that was being used to access the internet. Easy to install and computer registered the correct amount of memory after it was installed.
I needed several of these cases for my workplace, but I was a little uneasy ordering this site unseen over the internet. I was extremely pleased with the product. It appears to be very sturdy and should with stand rainy weather.
Good headphones for the price. Although it doesnt fully block outside noise, it stays in place and aren't painful, unlike other headphones.
Hi Friends, i have upgraded my PNY fx 5900, the difference is clear, this card is great it's smoother, had no problems in istalling and configuring it. The only thing i recommend is to use high speed memory to get the best from this card.I've been using this card for 2 months with almost no problem.Thanks
This is a photo battery and I have never found a bad one. This battey Is as good as others. Some no name batteries do not last but this one is not cheap, it is a good quality battery so do not be afraid to purchase. also very good price. I have no problems with this. Of all the batteries I have purchased From Amazon I only recived one with a short life. Brand name way out of date,seller sold here to get rid of. Not amazons fault.
Have not had that much time to enjoy this little camera, but when I have used it is fabulous, the picture quality is devine and the technology in that little case is incredible! I have experienced the outside sunshine problem that has been noted in previous reviews, but a b/ball cap for a visor and it worked great. I think we will have years of enjoyment from the memories captured on this fine device. It is Olympus quality in a little credit card size box! Am thinking a ViewFinder would have made the price a definite bargain.......but as they say......we can't have it all, so enjoy what we have!
Theese wide angled binoculars let you see the whole stage not just a single spot. They are great. We own two of them.
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.
The set up literally took less than 5 minutes, as long as you can follow simple instructions, set up is a breeze. Image quality is good for VGA, can't expect too much there. If this camera had portable power too then it would be perfect!
Fine product. Works well when tied to your shoe. I am happy that I could continue running in my shoes and still use my Ipod for tracking the runs.
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.
This seemed to be well made and the coffee was HOT !! which I really did like... BUT... As another reviewer noted.. what is the little well that the perc tube sets in made of ??? ....no way its stainless steel, and thats why I bought this in the first place. As other reviewers also noted, this makes a weak/mild cup of coffee and I've had percolators before, so this isnt me not knowing how to use one. Twice as much coffee as a drip and still weak/mild. I grind my own coffee and tried different kinds to no avail. As another reviewer noted also, this is kind of tricky to put together, I mean, could you have just given us maybe a quarter inch more tube ...geesh. I tried to keep this but it got to be so annoying I had to return it. On another note, I did look at the Farberware one at Macys and did notice that the inside was ALL stainless steel and not a problem to put together like this model. Too bad, it did look kind of cool and seemed to be well made, but in my household, its performance that counts and the Presto didnt make the grade but if you like a mild cup of hot coffee then this might be fine for you.
I haven't charged it in the last 5 months! What the heck?! Granted I've only taken 500+ pictures in the last 6 months but I don't understand. I'm still at 2/3 battery bars?? Is the usb charging it??Pros:- Amazing battery life- Awesome night shots. blows away the competitors on this front- Good little camera, day time shots look great if you turn on the fuji chrome setting otherwise they may look a little washed outCons- HUGE charger. I mean its bigger than the camera. which is alright cause you rarely use it. where the heck is mine anyways. I've charged my battery twice since buying it, 8 months ago.- When you zoom into the nightshot images, although the ISO goes really high there is some weird stuff going on with the image. It gets blotchy with night shots although its much better than having a grainy mess.
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.
Bought two of these to hold about 1500 CDs. I had to attach them to the wall with additional brackets besides the cloth strips that come with the rack. The reviews did mention that the shelves were unstable, so I can't say I was surprised, I knew what I was buying wasn't very good, but the quality of construction, in addition to the lack of stability, earns this product a one star rating from me. In several instances, the metal bar welded on each shelf along the back to prevent CDs from sliding through was too long and was bent accordingly. The shelves themselves need another metal bar to keep CDs from slipping down to the lower shelf or not slide in the shelf all the way. In all, I would say this is poor quality, even for Chinese made junk.
This thing is truly an excellent tripod! It's not light however so don't expect to take it hiking too far! Sturdy and perfect for those looooong shutters!!
I like this mouse, except that it does not have a right-click button. For older Mac OS's, though, this does not matter. Pushing Control while clicking works. If I didn't need right-click, the one-click feature of this mouse is actually kind of cool.
I ordered the Tiffen 58mm UV filter to use on a Nikon 50mm f1.4G. It didn't look all that bad, but I immediately noticed increased flare and degraded sharpness in my pictures. It required a filter wrench to remove it from the lens because the mount is very soft and threads not quite machined right. After I removed the filter, the glass was rattling loose in the ring. It is now in the trash bin. I purchased the B+W 58mm UVA (Ultra Violet) Haze MRC Filter #010 to replace it.
At first I thought there was too much bass but then after a couple of days got used to it. I then compared this against some of my other pairs (Sennheiser mx450, Razer m100) and these win. They don't match up to full-sized headphones, but for an in-ear sound-isolating pair, these are wonderful.I haven't tested these against the pricey Shure set but i do know that Cnet put these and the Shures in their top 5 sound isolating headphones, so for the price, these are a steal!I hate asymmetrical length cables, that is, where one ear has a longer cable than the other. So I was happy when I found that the cable lengths are equal on this pair. Until I started walking around with these and realized that due to the lengths being the same, the "THWOK! THWOK!" effect is a lot worse on these, that is, as you walk and the cable bounces against you, it travels up to the ear and boy do you hear it! You can get pretty used to the sound after a while but it is a bit worse on this pair compared to others and I'm guessing it is because of the symmetrical cable design.
I purchased this iPod shuffle for a young lady of 10. This player really works well for her. She doesn't care about selecting specific songs and has no need to sort by artist or genre. She likes how easy it is to dump songs onto this player, even without the use of iTunes. The Shuffle is really small and has an integrated clip, so it is easy to transport. The sound quality is awesome, for such a small device, and it plays for hours and hours on a battery charge. I think the iPod Shuffle is an item that will only please a certain range of people. After all, there is no display so you cannot select the songs or artists that you wish to listen to in any given order. The player does just what the name implies. It "Shuffles" your music in random order. You still have the basic controls at your fingertips, including track skip forward and backward, play, pause, and volume up and down. It also has a handy hold switch so that you don't accidentally turn the player on or change tracks when you don't want to. I purchased this 3rd gen iPod Shuffle from Amazon for the amazing price of $69.99! It is now back up around $75, so I feel lucky to have purchased it when I did. If you are looking for a very small and easy to use MP3 player, which simply shuffles your music and has a high quality look and feel, then look no further than the Apple iPod Shuffle. It really is an amazing player. =o)UPDATE - 1/23/2008:This iPod Shuffle ended up taking a trip through the washing machine and was then subjected to the brutal pouding and scorching heat of a clothes dryer! Obviously we were just sick about what we had done, and we were sure that this Christmas gift had met an early death. We allowed the Shuffle to sit out for 4 days, without trying to power it on, in order to make sure that it was completely dry on the inside. Much to our amazement this 3rd Gen iPod Shuffle powered up and works flawlessly! It charges, plays all of the onboard music files, and connects to the computer without any problems. All of the buttons and switches work just fine as well. We are SO relieved, and can't say enough about the build quality and durability of this product. We will now be more careful about checking every pocket before laundering our clothes in the future. Whew...thanks Apple!
I bought this set for a friend, after he saw mine. I've been using it for 6 months and I am extremely pleased with it. The optical zoom is very nice, and the image stabilization makes it easy to shoot static pictures in low-light conditions without the flash (it doesn't help when you have movement in the frame, but nothing will).
Um, isn't buying cable from stores one of the biggest rip-offs around?. Great cable, like that it comes in black.
If you have an expensive lens and want to protect the front of it, do yourself a favor and DO NOT purchase a cheap UV filter. The photos you shoot will only be as good as that first piece of glass (or *shudder* plastic) you have fitted at the end of the barrel.The first thing I noticed when I took this lens out of it's plastic carrying case is that it looks, when holding the edges, as if there is nothing in the center of the ring. The glass is invisible and this is a darn good thing. This means that your photos will lose some haze and if you decide to leave the lens on, your other photograph's quality will not suffer in the slightest.The MRC coating makes it easy to keep clean and water beads off of it nicely and cleanly.Highly recommended. My next filter will be a B+W without hesitation.
I got this tablet to try it out, its not my job it just looked fun. it is a good bare bones tablet, easy to install, if you want an amazing tablet cough up the dough for a wacom but this is a great little tablet! delivery was quick, it has some bad reviews but it is not that bad and a decent size too.
This little gizmo plugs into cigarette lighter-like outlet in my car and powers my iPod when my battery gets low. It works just fine. No issues after several months of use.
These are excellent earbuds for the price you pay - $30. Amazon even shipped it for free. It is a little heavy on Bass. But if your mp3 player has an equalizer, there is no problem once you adjust the bass on the equalizer. For $30, you cannot go wrong. CNET gives this produt a 8.0 rating.
Purchased product based on "pack of 5" description. It was not a pack of five, just one (1) OEM box with no software. Could not get them to send me the other four. No help whatsoever
As luck would have it I have only got to use the set once. But wow great eye peices. If you're just getting in to star gazing great way to start
In theory, you don't need this device.You've bought an HDTV screen, it's got input for your existing DVD player, and you'd think your swank screen's electronics would do a good job with the DVD's signal to give you a pretty good picture, but they don't. In fact it looks worse than your old TV.OK, well, you've also got a stylish new blu-ray or HD-DVD player. Maybe the problem is the interconnect from your old DVD player. Your new stylish hi-def DVD uses HDMI -- surely either the screen itself or the swank new DVD player will make sure your DVD looks good on your new screen -- but it doesn't, in fact it still looks worse than your old TV.In practice you really may not need this device. One of the scenarios painted above may be true for you. Your display or your hi-def player will do a good job of taking the DVD content and upsampling it for the hi-def screen. Perhaps there are screens or hi-def players on the market today that do this, but I don't own one of them. I can state with certainty that the base playstation 3 and the Sony KDL46XBR2 are not such products. Play a DVD straight to the XBR2, or through a playstation 3 to the XBR2 and you will want your old TV back. (Well, I did. Maybe anything looks better than your old TV.)If, like me, you find your existing video library intolerable on your new hi-def rig, then you should consider this player. Like the other reviewers, I am very pleased with it. It makes the content watchable.There are two provisos.First, you have to read the instructions. The DV-981HD does not automatically detect and output in your screen's favorite format. Read the instructions, hit the right buttons, or you will not get any improvement because the DV-981HD will output in 480p and your screen will do it's usual lousy job of upconverting.Second, no amount of processing is going to take an old 480p signal and make it look as good as a 1080p signal. You own Casino Royale on DVD, you see it on Blu-Ray at the store or a buddy's house, the DV-981HD is not going to make up the difference. Have reasonable expectations. This product will do a good job of making your existing DVDs look pretty good on your HD screen, but they are still going to look bad by comparison right after you've finished watching some 1080p flick. That's why you bought your swank new hi-def player in the first place.Here's the net. If you have an existing DVD library you want to view, do not find that your current gear produces a good picture for your DVDs, and you have reasonable expectations for what your DVDs should look like -- then this player is for you.Changes as of 5/24/07.....Above I wrote: "In practice you really may not need this device. One of the scenarios painted above may be true for you. Your display or your hi-def player will do a good job of taking the DVD content and upsampling it for the hi-def screen. Perhaps there are screens or hi-def players on the market today that do this, but I don't own one of them. I can state with certainty that the base playstation 3 and the Sony KDL46XBR2 are not such products."This is no longer true. The 1.8 SW release of the PS 3 does upscaling. It's good enough that I'm unhooking the Oppo to save space and clutter in the living room.
After reading many previous positive reviews for the Antec USB powered cooler, I decided to try it. I'm happy to say it was indeed a good purchase. My laptop PC used to get very hot whether sitting on a table or on my lap. This cooler pulls most of the heat away leaving the underside of the PC comfortably cool (which has to good for it's innards!). The fans are very quiet, too. And it doesn't "waste" a USB port. I give this item 5 stars.
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
The Lite On products do not records reliably. You will start recording and come back and find the machine spinning away and not recording while the counter is stuck. Then when you try to do anything with the disc, even erase a RW disc, you get an "invalid disc" message. You not only don't record, you waste a RW disc.
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.
This is the second FM transmitter I have purchased for my iPODs and this one is by far the better of the two. I like that it has the ability to tune to any FM frequency and will store up to three presets. I used this little unit on a 500 mile trip recently and it performed flawlessly. It sounded as good as the radio or the CD player. I had no static. A great buy that I am very happy with.
I'm also not sure what people were thinking when they reported improved reception, where they just copying the text from the Linksys marketing department? I see absolutely NO improvement in reception. In fact, I see WORSE reception! I used to get a full 100%/100% signal sitting right next to the router, now I don't even get that! There was no better range either... it stayed the same.My advice is to STAY AWAY! Save your money on this. In fact, the best bet is to take this money and just buy another wireless router and place it near where you want a better signal. This is what I did. I now have two seperate networks that I switch between manually. It's not a hassle to change SSID's, just keep your other settings the same, and it sure works better than this &quot;booster&quot;
Thisunit is excellent for use while jogging or working out. Finally--no skipping, and no static or commercials! The unit is the size of my wife's lipstick case, and clips easily onto a pair of jogging shorts.Sound quality is great--better than I was getting on my CD walkman. The included earbud headphones work fine for me, although others may prefer over-the-head phones.Using Windows XP, copying songs to the unit is a simple drag-and-drop operation. The Rover doesn't come with CD-ripping software, but the free version of MusicMatch Jukebox (available on the Web) works just fine for this purpose.One thing to be aware of--there is only one control, a multi-function switch that looks like a volume control. You use it to skip forward or backward a tune, and to raise or lower volume. But that's all the unit does. Since I bought it for use while jogging, the limited functions are no problem. But if you like more controls, you might be unhappy.Overall, I strongly recommend this unit as a workout player. I don't think I would recommend it for a general purpose MP3 player, though. A unit like Apple's iPod would probably be better.
This case fits my Canon SD-1000, but for my SD-770is, it's a bit too small. The leather front/back is quite stiff. Not my favorite camera case. I prefer the Canon black leather cases because they're softer and wear well.
If you are reading this review then you likely already know the pro's and cons of this lens. It's not compatible with the full frame bodies and as such if you have near term plans to upgrade to full frame any time soon then stop reading here and buy one of the L series wide angle lenses.What this lens is:This is a great ultra wide angle lens. Image quality is surprisingly solid and held up well against some expensive prime lenses.It is light enough not to be a burden and the build quality while not on par with the L-Series lenses is solid enough.This is the only real canon option for ultra wide angles on a 1.6 crop factor body.From a range coverage point of view this is a good pair for the 24-70 which is my other every-trip lens.Great indoor lens as well as landscape lens.Lots of fun when experimenting with ultra-wide angles, especially with the close focus distance.What this lens is not:Some reviews say this is a great walk around lens. It is not! It is an ultra-wide angle lens and as such does not do well with portrait shots, unless you have a large group or are looking for a portrait with a large amount of (in focus) background.Once you get to the 4.5 stop, low light indoor shots become trickier, this isn't a fast lens.What you should know:I bought a standard tiffen UV filter and didn't see noticeable vignetting. Initially I tried the wide angle filter but the lens cap won't stay on. If you do buy a wide angle filter ensure it comes with a sleeve style cap.The lens doesn't ship with a hood or case. I purchased the Lowepro Lens Case 1 which fits this lens well (though not with the hood). The canon hood seems to help and is not too expensive.This is an expensive lens, but I certainly don't regret the purchase and have captured some landscape and outdoor photos which I couldn't have come close to without such a wide angle. If it was full frame compatible then I would give it 5 stars.
I purchased an off brand to use with my FXF-10 when this case was on back order. It was terrrible, so I ordered this case and am thoroughly pleased. The camera fits perfectly into the case and, although it is described as a "soft case," it is durable and will protect your camera with style without adding additional bulk.
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.
I got one this week (found it for MUCH less elsewhere, think Deep Discounting) and can recommend it as a nice high-density storage shelf for movies or CDs. I set mine up exclusively for Blu-ray movie storage and can report that about 600 Blu-rays can be stored on 10 shelves with minimum spacing (start on the lowest-possible notch, then about 8" spacing - you'll need two of the "bookends" at the top.You absolutely MUST strap this to the wall using the included straps (I used better wall anchors, though), because although it's plenty sturdy to handle the weight, it's so shallow in depth that it has almost no resistance to falling forward once loaded up. Remember, this is NOT an option; failing to tie it down (I used the second-highest shelf) means it WILL fall to the floor, along with all your stuff.The shelves are fine, but the large gap between wires on the bottom means that you have to insert the disc boxes straight in or they tend to tilt down. Easy to do once you get used to it, and they'll stay in place. If you place a shelf at or near the top, you'll need to be at least 5' 5" or so to reach items placed there without a stool - this is a tall shelf unit, one of its attractions to me for maximum storage. The top edges of the top Blu-ray boxes are about 7 feet off the floor.The finish is pretty high-quality (I got the "platinum" version) and it's well-packed for shipment, including stabilizing spacers between each shelf to prevent them from banging around or scratching each other. Aside from one slightly-bent shelf wire, mine arrived in perfect condition.So if you're looking for high-density storage at a reasonable price, this one is a good choice.
I've tried/owned a few digital cameras in the past and I've found the S230 to be THE BEST digital camera in its price range.Picture quality is great. Physical size of the camera is awesome (that can't be beaten by anyone). Movie mode works like a charm...great picture and sound. Battery seems to last forever (and charging time is minimal).Since no product is 100% perfect, I'd have to say the only drawback with the camera is its responsiveness to a quick-photo. Sometimes it takes about a half-second to respond after you push the button. Other than that &quot;problem&quot;, though, it's tough for me to think of a second drawback.I hope you buy this camera. You won't be disappointed.
Amp works great! blew my pionneer premiers the first day! which is what i wanted , when i get my thunders they it will get the final test,this is a good amp not expecting any issues,buying a second one for my midranges
I read several reviews for mp3. I had chosen the cheaper model of sony (the crappy circle thing). I had software issues so i returned it. They were out and I got this instead. All I am going to say is that it works very well once you know how to use it. The software is a nightmare until i realised that it was just looking for copy right protect songs, which you can easily fake using the wma format. It will convert them when transfer to the player. All you have to do is click the wma file to sonic stage, (then it makes a short cut) and transfer to the player. It will even allow you to reduce the bite rate the 48 artac format.Another thing is that you must make your playlist first and tranfer how you want the playlist to play. once it is on the player it will allow search for artist and album so naviation isn't bad once you figure it out.
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
Bought this to use with my Creative Vado. Light, small, simple to use and does the trick. Wouldn't be any use for a conventional camcorder as it is too small and light for that but ideal for the recent upsurge of pocket/YouTube cams.
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.
This Speakers are too good, you would never need a woofer for a small car if this speaker is placed.It has been more than a year and it works great. I am happy to have bought this and worth every penny spent.
Ordered this backpack for my daughter's high school graduation and filled it with lots of supplies needed for college. The backpack is loaded with lots of room and seems to be a well designed and sturdy backpack for its money. The picture here looks like a purplish color but it is not--definitely grey. The color was a little disappointing but kept the backpack because it seems to a great backpack for the $$$. Many laptop backpacks were over $50.00. Hope it holds up while she is in college. She used a backpack that I bought very cheap at Walmart during her high school years and it lasted over 4 years. The zipper just broke this year so she did get lots of use of it and hope this backpack will do the same. Seems to be a good backpack for the price. I will write back after it is used for awhile.
I purchased this item on 2 separate occasions. On both occasions I received previously opened and defective product. The packaging was clearly opened, batteries used, and plastic torn apart and re-secured with scotch tape. I'm not sure who to be disappointed with, Amazon or Wizcom??? Stay away from this product...
After checking online for exact IR placement all my components worked great! Even my SA 3800HD DVR (it uses a frequency others didn't work with) I hide the blue LED indicater because I think it's distracting in a dark room. I was going to buy a Harmony 900 remote with RF option. but this was a lot less expensive.I didn't need to call the inventor, Buy I understand he's very helpful at solving issues you may have.
I rarely use my laptop outside my home. This adds dual monitors (a must-have for me) and extra ports. I have 2 of them and never had a problem. The only thing worth mentioning is that one of them allows key removal when docked (I like it), another - doesn't.
what can I say it's a blank CD. Was cheaper here then anywhere else.
At [...] you can buy an adaptor mount for mounting 30mm accessory lenses and filters to the HP PhotoSmart 315 digital camera.The lenses available are: 30mm 0.7x Wide Angle Lens; 30mm Super Close Up Lens, +18; 30mm 1.3x Telephoto Lens and the filters available are 30mm Circular Polarizer Filter and a 30mm UV Protection Filter.I am delighted with this camera. At first I was unimpressed with the image quality, but then I read the manual! Turned out I'd had it on the lowest setting.I bought some glossy photo paper for my inkjet printer and printed some out only yesterday and already had a friend mistake them for actual professional photo prints.I solved the battery life problem by buying a set of Rayovac Ultra Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and they work *great*! I should mention that I use the LCD screen all the time. It's been days since I last recharged, even though I take my camera everywhere with me (and have a cute little kid just begging for photos to be taken).I would recommend this camera to anyone!
good sound great for the gym dont have any trouble with them falling out or hueting your ears at all
Well, that's not saying too much. I got this camera to complement the Nikon D80, while shooting weddings. You could say that I am the proverbial "serious amateur." I have lots to learn about, both, the D80 and the D200. I have found that D200 will grow with me. As complex as the D200 can be, I'm finding it easier to use than the D80. Meaning that, I find the function modes easier to change than the D80. I like the ISO, QUAL and WB function button all together on top, very nice. Don't get me wrong, I love my D80, but the D200 is definately "a step above." When you put this camera in your hand, you know you have definately stepped away from the proverbial "point and shoot." There aren't any automatic modes options. For the most part, this camera is fully manual. And, it makes manual more fun to learn. Great camera. What's next Nikon?
This product does a nice job of masking background noise in a noisy gym. Its volume level exceeds that of most headphones even without the noise canceling feature. It has a comfortable fit and a cord that doesn't have to be wrapped around my body several times to stay out of the way. And it doesn't have the annoying, worthless, and redudnant volume control that many headsets seem to have.
Knocked our socks off and kept our wallet fat. I can't believe how great these headphones are and how fast we got them!
Good projector screen. Easy to set up. 50"x50" size was good for home movies. Received it in a couple of days using UPS shipping.
Better than expected for the price. Needs a Gigabyte camera card to be really effective. Otherrwise you can't miss with this camera.
I bought this product after doing a lot of price comparisons and reading reviews. I am satisfied with it. The cable is of good quality. I use it to connect my wired Trendnet Broadband router to my laptops.
With free shipping, it is worth the price. I bought on-line because I had gift cards. It arrived on time. There are probably other brands that are cheaper that would be suitable for the HP f-4180,but I am not aware of them.
Bought these for grandchildren age 5----small, light, good fit for small hands and they are real bincoulars (not toys), so good small binoculars for adults too in stadium events, theatre, etc. Fit well in purse or pocket. Very satisfied.
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.
I've had four pairs of the ER6 phones over the past couple of years. Each time one or both of the wires has come loose, rendering them useless. The point at which the wire is connected to the headphone is very flimsy. No strain relief or other reinforcement. The wire seems to run underneath a piece of soft rubber wrapped around the whole earpiece and straight into the tiny speaker. I've tried to treat them delicately, eliminating activities I use them with each time -- exercising, walking, resting in bed, on the airplane, etc. I just went through my 4th pair and I'm not sure what I can do to prevent the problem -- maybe sit still in a chair.I also have a pair of the Shure E2c's, but they're too bulky and don't isolate sound nearly as well. They're very durable though, so I use them for exercising. I'm happy to see that others are starting to make this type of earphone. Perhaps I'll try Ultimate Ears next. I wish Etymotic would address this small flaw to an otherwise excellent set of earphones.Until then, I would only recommend the ER6's if you plan to use them while sitting very still.
I got bad info from the APC website and thought this was the corect replacement battery for my UPS. It is NOT. And Amazon will not allow me to return it (I guess if I realized that it was non-returnable, I would have looked more carefully at the battery in my UPS). Anyone want to buy this from me?
Got these to archive images. I burn 2 copies of each disk and so far, no errors in burning or verification.In theory the gold reflective layer should give long life but it is too soon for me to tell. I haven't seen any errors yet.
I got two of those routers one in a California home and one in France (wooden and brick houses respectively, no concrete)I use them exclusively indoor and in both cases the maximum range is about 30 feet!!! Beyond that there is no signal.I then added a Linksys booster to the one in France, with no change whatsoever in range.I emailed twice to customer service at Linksys without getting an answer nor an aknowledgement not to mention an explanation.I do not know of the other brands of wireless routers but this one is poor range wise.
I'll recommend this product to anyone, My advise to those buying expensive gear is &#34;Stop showing off&#34; an grow up. No one cares what you use and how much you spent on it...the bottom line is quality!
I am much satisfied with the quality of Olympus 750.Found uncomfortable intially of the Image shake even with Image Stabilization ON.Image stabilization fuction of this camera need to be improved.When your Hand is stable/nonshaky and if u have enough time to take a snap. this Camera can produce good images.. Ligting, brightness are also good, only thing you need to play around the settings.. Go through the manual before actaually going for Outdoor Tour/Trip..Battery backup relatively poor compared to Canon....OK for the price i have paid.....
Looks like metal box, right-WRONG. It's a cardboard box with plastic imitation metel glued on the outside. Three aluminum rails on the inside. Go ahead and buy it so you can WATCH your expensive cd collection fall all over the airport floor when it breaks apart and HEAR the people laugh."You paid HOW MUCH FOR THAT! Yea I bought it and it's too late to get my money back. Guess now I'll see if I can get free super saver shipping on some DUCT TAPE.
... for the price, it's the best camera I've ever owned. I use window's xp, it hooked right up with no new software. It rocks !
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).
Couldn't ask for more ,Easy to Install and worked perfect .
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!
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.
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.
Brighthand website did a screen protector comparison and this product didn't even make it. How good can it be.
I used this earlier version of the sony "Psyc" walkman a LOT while it was still working. It lasted nearly a year with no problems. Then my dog jumped up at me unexpectedly and got her claws caught in the wires. The walkman smashed down onto the floor.The buttons on the player itself stopped responding. Fortunately I could still use the so-called "Remote control". But then I snagged the wire on a doorknob and destroyed that as well.I think I would pay extra to have a wireless version of this product.
Monster makes fantastic products and this one isn't even worth worrying over. If you're looking for a good DAC cable - get this one. I bought it a few months back and wouldn't buy another one.
The price is fine, it arrived VERY quickly, but: it's not a snug fit for the flash. Fell off every time I moved my camera. I solved this by putting a rubber band around the head of the flash and wedging the diffuser on. Works like a charm now.
Great reception. Easy to use. Agree that reading the station can be challenging at times.
Very disappointing for an OEM product. The case fits the camera and looks stylish sitting on a table. But the case is not very well padded to protect the camera. The belt loop is so tight, no belt will go through it, and if it did it would be very tight. The belt loop also looks flimsy and would pull loose or break if stressed very much. Save your money and go to WakMart and get a better case for less money.
I picked up one of these units for work. I checked it out thouroughy and it seemed OK. I am a techie and have long work and personal issues with D-Link products. If they work, they work OK. If they do not work, you are on your own. Turns out that this unit is listed as "compatible" with all versions of Windows, including Vista. In reality, this is not true and it will not work with Windows 64 bit. I contacted D-Link tech support 3 times in early february via e-mail and phone (not in the manual, had to dig on the net) and they still have not responded. pay a little more $$ and buy a slightly more expensive unit that has support.
This is the best mouse for me, IMO. I am on my computers a good part of each day when I am not out on a shoot or working on my boat. This mouse doesn't kill my wrist like the painful, small, low and flat models. I spend hours at work and hours processing photographs yet I don't feel any soreness or fatique in my wrist. I have a chronic facture of the R. wrist, coupled with CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) and this is the most comfartable mouse I have found so far.I have one for each of my 3 computers. They are Laser Mice, so, out of the box they will be pretty quick. You can slow them down if you like but you can get used to their speed pretty quick. Once you do, you will never go back to the standard "painful" mice.
The SP-320 is an improved version of SP-320. It has digital image stabilization similar to Fuji cameras and an increased ISO 800 number. An interesting feature is the raw mode allowing to capture image from the CCD sensor directly without compression artifacts (very few cameras have this). The colors are good and resolution satisfactory with lens giving relatively soft images. It provides satisfactory prints. Good colors and exposure. Uses two AA batteries - rechargeable NiMH of large capacity are recommended. Many features, including manual adjustments and a histogram.
When I was introduced to the Flip Video camcorder at a conference, I was a bit skeptical that you actually could get decent videos from such a small and handy device. So, after reading all the reviews I could get my hands on, I purchased mine. It does all that is says it does which, although limited, is quite outstanding for its size. The only negatives that I could find were 1.) the limited zoom on it, and 2.) the mounting and strength of the USB connect, which is readily remedied by using a USB extension. The limited zoom is to be expected in such a small device. Overall, I am completely satisfied with the device, its user-friendly simplicity and the rather impressive quality of the videos it produces. Great price for another hi-tech toy! ...and I like to play!
Both the spool of wire and the wire itself was smaller than I expected. Though before I bought some 12g and that is really unusable for spring clip terminals on my receiver or my speakers and really unneeded unless you're running very long runs. So I bought this smaller wire on purpose. But looks like it will work fine. Also the wire sheilding is clear, and not orange as it looks in the picture or purple as reported in other reviews. And positive side is marked. All in all for $6.00 with free shipping you can't beat it with a stick.
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.
Works fine. It's fast. It seems to work according to the specs. I have had it for probably over a year now and it continues to work. No problems.Plus, it's 8 GB. Everyone nowadays has point-and-shoot cameras (such as cell-phone cameras) that boast about how they are 90 quadrillion megapixels and can take photos that are 999999x999999 pixels, OMG! And then when ppl take pics on those resolutions with their point-and-shoot camera, which undoubtedly has terrible optics, the quality is about as good as if they had taken a 2048X1536 picture on a 3.1 megapixel camera from 2001. But now they have the opportunity to use up megs and megs of space with a single picture when old cameras would have taken hundreds of pictures to accomplish the same task! Wow! What an age we live in!!
Before we purchased this GPS my husband and I would fight over the directions and get lost a lot. Now we never get lost. It's small easy to use and a real time saver on gas.
I bought this for my son's 11th birthday and he loves it! It is perfect for his needs and he was able to add music easily. Great product for what I was looking for and my son loves it! Great price and great quality.
I've received the product on time.. And when I asked for replacement, the company [Technoline] was very prompt in sending me the postage packet and subsequently the replacement component..Very satisfied with the service of Technoline..
I purchased this memory card over a year ago as a less expensive alternative to the SanDisk 8 GB Class 6 SDHC card. I've used this card in my Canon Rebel XSi DSLR and my Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS and it has preformed flawlessly.
This charger is speedy and compact -- necessities for effective picture-taking.But the plug (which pivots out from the unit to plug into a wall) is flimsy. After only five months of occasional use, the pivot came loose and now the plug doesn't carry power into the charger. So I can waste time getting warranty service, or I can spend $80 for a new charger.
I put mine on my amazing Canon glass and have never taken it off again. The dust and particles in the air never touch my lens glass. This was a "very worth it" purchase.
I bought it after my laptop had a meltdown and cooked its first hard drive. After I bought this device, it has since helped it run much cooler, and it is practically crippled without it (Don't buy Toshiba satellite laptops! But that is another story!).The only con I have found is that the little USB cable they provide with the device breaks very easily. I managed to bend the plug soon after purchse buy just repeated plugging in of my mouse cable and it broke. Replacements are $5.00 from Antec's web site, but the shipping is $7.28!!!! Making it over $12 for a 4 inch piece of cable!!Overall a good buy, I just wish I could find a better source to replace the USB cable at a sensible price.
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.
If you want only one camera, this is the one to buy. It gives you everything you ever want and need and at a very attractive price. I have 3 film cameras (all in working order), this is my second digital camera, I have been taking photographs for many years and I did a lot of research before I bought the Z730. Price was not the major consideration but features were. The Z730 has an optical view finder which is very handy in bright daylight when the LCD becomes useless. It has good lenses that takes sharp pictures, it has adequate optical zoom of 4X, it has excellent range for the flash to take group pictures, it has manual controls, lots of preset scenic modes, and above all it reproduces colors beautifully - not to mention it is easy to use. I have no problem with the software but it would have been nicer if it gave a more complete record about each picture taken. I am sure you will be as happy as I am with this camera and cannot help wanting to tell the world how happy you are.
It is hard to review a product I NEVER received. Customer Rep for Infinity by the name of Brett was to issue a credit to my charge card and I certainly hope you are in receipt of same by this time. I will never purchase Printer Ink from Amazon again.Velma
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.
Amozon.com gave me a good price, fast shipping and will buy from them in the future
I'm not sure what else I could ask for in a product like this. It's just about perfect. Extremely compact (there's no excuse not to bring it with you), more than enough security options for the average person. And, it solves the persistent annoyance when you have only one network connection in the hotel, office, or conference room (plus you're behind your own firewall too). I get to the hotel, I plug it in, turn on both our laptops and we're on.Pros:- It's smaller than a deck of cards- I can ditch the power cord and just run it off a USB cable (which I love) - there's no power brick though, the cable is very small so I'm sure I'll bring it along in the sweet travel case this unit comes with.- More security levels to choose from than my home router (maybe I need to upgrade).- Remarkable strength - you can pick this up from multiple floors away! But, don't worry, you can even throttle down the hotspot bubble if you want to keep the signal to your hotel room for example.- Everything you need and a great travel organizer/case in addition (even a mini-ethernet cable)- Once you get all your settings straight: security choices, passkeys, MAC address filters, etc., you can save all the settings in a back-up "config" file on your laptop. This is extraordinarily handy in case you have to "reset" the router at any point.Sidebar: Because of the "client-mode" capability, if you have an old laptop without built-in wireless, give this serious consideration - it can double as your wireless card and firewall in one.Cons:- Included instructions are weak; the manual might be a little overwhelming for the non-techie. But, if you have set up a wireless router at home then you'll be fine. They even have a built-in wizard to step you through the basics.- I couldn't get it to work with my wife's laptop but I don't believe it's the router. The other laptop worked fine regardless of how tight I set the security. (you can always lock your wireless network down by MAC address when you get into these kind of problems)- Router reboots itself after every single change you make - and I do mean every change. See note above about saving your "config" file - that's very helpful. While this is annoying at first, once your router is set up, you shouldn't have to mess with it too frequently.Not enough in the cons department to make me want to give this up. This is at least as good as my home router and its going with me on every trip from now on. I couldn't find a comparable product - this was really the only choice to suit my needs.
bought a New GPS and I could not believe that I could get to point A to point B with out getting lost or stopping every other gas station for directions is an awsome little invention I never had any sense of direction maps forget about that one now with my GPS I don't need a navagator next to me in my car.I have my new Bertha that's her name so come ladies and Gents get yourself one YOU WILL JUST LOVE IT
Got it super quick. Even with the free super saver shipping. I always order from Amazon versus the other vendors if I need my stuff quick. I'm a huge Amazon fan
Adapter worked perfectly with simple plug in and go. Snaps together with factory antenna lead just like antenna lead would connector to factory radio. A good product.
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!!!!
The case is great and it has a good look. Seems durable but it does not hold manuals/handbooks for videogames. Its pockets are only for CD/DVDs.
Purchased Sony Walkman for my husband for Father's Day as a replacement to the one he previously had "forever". His Walkman is his SIDEKICK. Whatever project he is doing, his Walkman is right there with him!! So, obviously, when his original one died - he was lost - like he lost his best friend. Since he received this replacement - "All is right in his world AGAIN!" He has been using it non-stop for about 1 month now and no complaints.
I have a Netgear router and this wireless USB adapter. I used the router WGT624 for several months just as a firewall directly hooked into my computer and never had any problems. A few days ago however I moved my computer and decided to use this USB card and have had nothing but problems since. Half the time on start up my computer will not be connected so I have to reboot. Sometimes multiple reboots and then it still doesn't work and I have to unhook everything, router, cable modem, etc. I don't know how or why this happens but it seems to make everything stuck and nothing can communicate again until I do this. This has happened several times so I am not imagining this. I try various things but ultimately I have to shut everything down and actually unplug the modem from the power source for a few seconds then start everything back up. I have cable and this is a procedure they have you do sometimes if things get locked up, usually when you have a bad connection. I didn't have to do this when it was just hooked into the router, but with this USB piece of junk I am doing it every day, sometimes several times a day. Then it shows a connection of like 55% and the router is in the very next room. That is with the door open, not 20 feet away. Even now as I sit here writing this the little computer on the task bar showing my connection has dropped to yellow. At least it hasn't changed red...........crap, just did, not freakin kidding! This is absolute junk which I would take back except I got it in a package deal with the router and I bought it a long time ago but never used it till now. When it does work it is quick. But WHEN is the key word there. Do yourself a favor, BUY SOMETHING ELSE! Don't corporations test this crap before they mass market it?!?
This product is even better than it looks in the pictures! The ends of the cathodes have joints and tiny legs that have adhesive on them (double sided tape). They are super easy to use and the sound activation is awesome!
I just received my router. After opening the box and leafing through the Quick Installation and User Guides, it took no more than 20 minutes to replace my existing hub with the router. It works great and provides the security I wanted.
It works but, The 1/2 inch is better to see. 1/4 inch tape is much harder to read. Should have thought twice.
I had the same problem with this unit that many people have had, Disc Errors, Mech. Errors, you name it, of course all this started a couple months after the one-year warranty. I wrote Toshiba's headquarters and enclosed copies of dozens of complaints from other websites to ask them if they considered this a known problem. I will not pay for repair of product where dozens, probably hundreds of people are having the same trouble. Anyway, they called two weeks later and said there was nothing they can do. Well, I figured out how to (sometimes) get the disk to play; bang the DVD player up and down very hard and loudly, about ten times, and you might get the LOADIING message. Soon I will chuck this p.o.s. over the balcony after burning $... and never buy ANYTHING from Toshiba.
The first unit I purchased did nothing - no picture no sound. It took nearly a month to get it replaced (local dealer). The second unit works - sort of. It will not play any DVD-R disks, reporting them as bad, even when they play fine on my 4 year old Pioneer unit. Even commercial disks show frequent dropouts and freeze occasionally. The upconversion to 720p or 1080i displays widescreen even if the original is full frame, causing a lot of distortion.
I'm guessing the "snagless" refers to the tall curves on either side of the clip on the ends of the cable. These tall tabs on both sides of the clip make it rather difficult to push the clip down when removing the cable, at least in tight places where you're limited in how you can twist your hand. Meh, no big deal. The price is good, the black looks really darn good, and they do their job just fine!
Bought it to use it with the X12 Headset made for xbox 360 for my PS3. Worked perfectly and simple to setup.
The sub that this system comes with is just HORRIBLE! If you turn the volume up past 15 (maximum is 30) it becomes unbearably boomy, totally drowning out the speakers and giving you a headache.Since there is no independent volume control for this sub, you're stuck with this awful noise...there seems to be a high pass filter because the speakers don't deliver much bass at all, they're probably crossed over at 100 Hz or above.I finally arrived at an improvised improvement: I turned the sub on its back so the woofer was pointing upwards at the ceiling, stuffed its front port with a sock, and draped a heavy towel over it to dampen the horrible muddy and overpowering bass. This helped somewhat but I wish Sony had just spent the extra money for the sub to simply provide better full-range speakers.Other than that the electronics are OK for a minisystem, you get decent volume just not great sound quality but for this price range that's about all you can expect. Now I wish I had just spent say an extra two hundred and bought some cheap components instead of an all-in-one system like this.
Like a lot of people I have a desktop PC at home for the family and laptop for work. I had an existing AT&amp;T/Comcast cable modem setup with my family PC at home but was not able to utilize it for my work laptop. Before, I was required to use the 56k dial-up modem on my laptop to connect to my company's intranet (slow, and tied up my one phone line). With this product (along with the wireless PC card for my laptop) my problems have been easily solved. I now can slip in the wireless PC card into my work laptop when I'm at home and effortlessly surf the net (privately) or work from my easy chair using my company's Virtual Private Network (VPN). I have my existing PC connected to one of the four Ethernet ports.When I do work from home now I'm not tying up the phone line when downloading email. I can now do conference calls from home and receive those last minute presentations that are sent 2 minutes before the meeting starts (this was always my biggest issue before), use NetMeeting, etc. The performance of my work environment through the WLAN is virtually the same as if I was sitting at my desk in the office.Installation was very easy with the Quick start guide going though an easy step-by-step process. I have Windows 98 on my family PC and Windows XP on my laptop and had no installation issues with either one.I get good signal strength throughout my 2-story 3000 sq. ft. house with the transmitter on the second floor (Most of the time I get 3 or 4 bars out of 5 on the strength meter, working from the lower floor. Linksys now makes a signal strengthener to go with this product if that is an issue for you.One helpful installation hint: After installing and getting everything functional be sure to turn the Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) feature on. This will make your Wireless network secure so that your neighbors can't access it w/o the encryption key that you generate. This product features 64-bit and 128-bit wireless encryption. The .pdf manual has easy to follow instructions for how to set this up on the WAP and for your Wireless PC card.
Works great, as long as the external power supply is plugged in. This hub will not drive my external hard drives or thumb drives without the external power supply plugged in. Also will not charge an IPAD, even with the external power supply plugged in. Others also noticed degradation in my CAM video when plugged into the hub during my Skype use.My brother is using an older powered version of this hub that does not have these issues. Even runs his drives without the external power supply plugged in. Looks like this newer hub has been cost reduced for pricing, sacrificing quality/power output. Would have been 5 stars if the output power wasn't marginal.
This is the first time for me to write a review for any product in amazon coz i am very lazy to do this although I read the reviews before buying them..This time I think I have to write something here to tell you guys who are still thinking of buying this earphone or not is simply wasting your time... Buy it and you will know why you are paying $174 for a pair of earphones
Just what I was looking for. Great product. Ease of use and conforms to hand. Would buy again.
This cartridge failed in my Lexmark E320 printer. Gave an error condition and stopped printing completelyNever had a cartridge fail in any printer before!
I'm an avid photographer who was looking for a truly pocketable digital to compliment my larger, more full-featured Olympus digital. I also wanted something fast, both in terms of start-up and shot-to-shot cycle time and was unwilling to compromise on image quality. Lower down on my criteria list was a camera that had strong video capability -- high-res w/o recording time limits that many cameras (including many of the Canon digital Elphs that I was strongly considering). If your primary critera are size, speed, and image quality, you can't go wrong with this camera. Prior to purchase, I was quite worried, to be honest, about some reviews mentioning blurry photos. After 2 month's of use, however, I can only assume that those mentioning such problems either received faulty units or, more likely, don't know how to use this (or other) camera properly or are taking shots under conditions (low light and/or fast moving subject) where blur is normal. MY IMAGES HAVE BEEN SURPRISINGLY CRISP, WELL-FOCUSED, AND VIBRANT, even using the flash, and my most frequent subjects are my 3- and 1-year-old daughters (not the easiest subjects to shoot!). As for resolution, I was not looking for a 7-megapixel camera, but I must say, it comes in handy. People talked about the potential to crop down significantly to essentially increase the zoom capability. I was leary of this as I was doubtful that the focus on such detail would allow me to do this while retaining a sharply-focused subject, but I've been very surprised by the focus detail and am now quite glad I have all that the extra resolution to work with.Is this the perfect digital camera? I don't think any camera is perfect. I'd love to have manual white balance (though I've yet to have a photo that has not had the auto setting do a wonderful job on) and other manual controls, RAW support, a more powerful flash, better burst shooting, and other high-end features. But for cameras in this class, this camera is hard to beat. If you can go with something just a little larger (but still quite small), take a look at the fairly new Olympus C-7000. For those considering the P200, read the reviews carefully as I've seen some reports that noise is more of a problem, though in general it seems like a worthwhile upgrade, especially if you can get it at a lower price. Amazon's current price on the P150 is sure easy to beat from reputable sources now with just a few quick searches. If you are looking for a backup battery (I've never needed mine - it lasts forever), check out batteries-dot-com for a much cheaper alternative. As for flash, Vivitar's DF120 far exceeds Sony's branded model for half the cost. I tried to buy the Vivitar DF200 as a more worthy slave flash but Amazon's stock was depleted and not resupplied. If flash is important to you for this or other digital camera, there are some very capable, pwerful SLAVE flashes available (can use with most/any digital camera type, no need to mount, easy to use, add much versatility to your camera).
This module works great. The Gateway Performance 1000 is only allowed to handle 512 mb. The computer has three slots, which leaves one slot open if two 256 cards are used. For this computer only buy the KGW3400 module. Other modules bought at Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's, etc. will not work.
I have this player for a couple of months now, and also at first I liked it, now when I compare it with my old MD player I see it's not as goodI guess it's main problem is rather poor design:- It takes a while to steer to a directory / folder using the scroll wheel. You have to constantly check your progress on the LCD Try to do it while jogging - you're garanteed to bump into someting.- Speaking of the LCD, the plastic cover over it have cracked within two months. I didn't drop or misused the player but of course wasn't able to convince the Creative warranty service to replace it. Again, my previous player was much sturdier.- Because of the way the on/off button is located it happened many times that the player would turn on while in my purse, draining the battery. Also, if you try to remove the USB unit from the player unit you end up turning the player on.Summary - buy something sturdier if you plan to use your player every day
This camcorder has been an easily added addition to the family. All family members have been able to use it, down to my 3 year old. It eaily takes videos that we have been able to put on the web for extended family to watch. We never seemed to get the videos from our more expensive video camera posted anywhere.Highly recommend this camcorder.
Bought two of these. One works very well and is worth the price. The other monitor would randomly go dim and then bright. No adjustment would correct the problem, so it was returned.
We originally had the Logitech Harmony 1100 but it fell on our non-carpeted floors and cracked the screen, so we bought this one as a replacement. The only differences between the 1000 and the 1100 (that I've found so far), is you can't customize the A, B, C buttons and the volume and channel buttons are switched around. The only reason I give the product 4 stars instead of 5 is because Logitech customer service kind of stinks. After spending over $400 on the first remote, you'd think they would be able to make repairs to or just replace the screen. But no, they do not repair them, so you have to purchase an entirely new device. This one was half the price, so I bought it instead. Still, $200 on a remote is pretty pricey, but we like 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 came in a timely manner. It is pretty basic but it works great when I'm riding my bike.
I bought this printer in Marcy of 2007. I use it for at home photocopying and printing (very little scanning), just an average home sort of use.I've read the more recent reviews, about how much ink it consumes and how it doesn't work. Well, maybe it's just me, but I'm STILL on the original ink cartridges. Really.When I bought this printer, I had an ibook. I since upgraded to a Macbook Pro. All I had to do was install the software in the Macbook, and presto. Works perfectly.I also got a bluetooth gadget that plugs right into the front of the printer. I print effortlessly without any cables or connections.So maybe it's just that the HP 6310 from two years ago were better, although I doubt it. There were complaints back then, too. Or maybe it's because I use it on a Mac.Whatever it is, this is a good little workhorse that is still chugging on. I'd consider the negative posts (I'm sure some of them are accurate), but IMHO, it's a printer I'd recommend for the low to medium use household.
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?
Good price on product, howeverI felt shipping and handling was excessive
Fit good no problem, it make it like a Pro does help shading for sun and rain Go for It the price a cheap
This silicone case has a soft texturized feel. It also looks high-quality. It fits the player snuggly, which protects it just the way I want it to. The clip holds it securely no matter if I run or bump into anyone. If you are a clip wearer, you will love it!
Inexpensive product in comparison to what home improvement and electronic stores offer. Used in our finsihed basement for cable connections, works great, quality is the same as the expensive ones.
True the 4mm and 6mm eyepieces are not very comfortable due to minimal eye relief, BUT combine the other 3 lenses, a very good barlow (mine is crystal clear on my 6se), a good assortment of filters, AND a case large enough to hold everything PLUS the 28mm eyepiece and star diagonal I got with my 6se (I could probably find room for the star finder in there too if need be) and you have one great deal.
It was exactly what I hoped it would be. You are able to pick up so much detail, it's really amazing.
Very small, cheap and easy to use. Higly recommended for a very good quality for a very low price compared to the similar ones.
Its a great device that give you freedom to connect via your cellular phone to internet anywere, its a must for traveling people.
The CAT6 cable showed up faster than I expected. I haven't had any problems with this produce. Good price, fast delivery, reliable cable. I am happy with this order.
Definitely NOT worth $300. Flash is just way too bright. Very fragile. The lens caps stopped working after a week. I sent it back for warranty, and Olympus sent it back with nothing done to repair it. Don't buy it.
I purchased this because it was cute and matched my daughters tv perfectly. Unlike everyone else the cd player seems to be fine but the volume is messed up, it changes on its own, that is if you can get it working at all. We also got the clock radio and have had the same problem with the volume. I am very disappointed that I wasted my money and they definately got me with the "cuteness" of it.
My D-100 was, for 1 month, a total joy. Then it turned belly up for no reason whatsoever... dead. Wouldn't power up at all. Tech recommended letting it sit without batteries for a full 24 hours so it would return to factory default settings. Didn't bring it back to life. This camera was handled with such extreme care that one might say I went overboard. And it died anyway. As for battery life, it went fine for days and days and days, 100s of shots on 2 NicM AA rechargable batteries. That is until it died. I went to the Olympus forum on D-100s. Nothing but horror stories and tales of woe. Skip it. Get something else. Waste of nearly $200.
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.
A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a COBY DVD-215 Progressive Scan DVD player. The store I bought it from offered a $20 rebate, bringing the total cost down to $19. Great deal, right?As soon as I took this stinkin' thing out of the box and hooked it up, I noticed that the buttons on both the DVD player AND the remote were unresponsive. You had to press the buttons many times to get the thing to do what you wanted it to do.Next came the fun of playing a DVD and watching it skip, pause, freeze, and hearing the sound go out all over the place. I tried another DVD. Same thing. And another. Same thing. I pressed "eject" on the unit several times, and the DVD didn't want to come out. Finally (thankfully) it did.Aside from the defectiveness of the product, I was annoyed that you cannot use the remote to turn on the unit. You have to press the button on the unit itself. Also, the TV/Video switch had to be turned on on the TV itself.I am convinced (and very angry) that COBY knowingly sold me a defective DVD player. Luckily I was able to return it - some are not as fortunate and are stuck with a DVD player they can't even use.My advice - STAY AWAY FROM COBY!!
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
I ordered Americopy 14MM PREMIUM Standard Black Single DVD cases which are made from New material. I was sent STANDARD Black Single DVD cases which are made from recycled material & are more flimsy. When I contacted Amazon they told me to contact the 3rd party seller about the error. I orderd these from Amazon & I feel it is their responsibility to make the order right, whomever they have to contact. After I phoned the seller they told me the order I received was what Amazon requested from them on their PO. LinkyoExpress was the supplier & they said to return the Standard cases for a refund but they would not replace them with Premium cases at the price on the Amazon web page. So beware when you order this item
Good quality with good isolation of signals. Unit has mounting holes and a large slide switch. Cables connections are all at the rear for good cable routing. Unit is well suited for mounting behind a TV.
I purchased this camera recently after doing a lot of research and considering other alternatives with the same price/size/features. I finally chose the Sony over the Cannon Powershot S500 (which I also consider to be an excellent choice). The reason I chose the Sony was:1) Carl Zeiss optics. I own a Contax RTSII SLR that use Zeiss optics, and consider them to be the best in the industry; much better than Nikon, and my shots are only limited by my ability to compose them, not the optics of the camera. The Sony uses a Zeiss certified lens, though from what I've read it is not manufactgured by Zeiss in Germany. I've found it to be an excellent performer thus far.2) Manual options. Though not as exhaustive as the Sony V1, it certainly offers all of the options that I forsee needing.3) Form factor. You can't take the once-in-a-lifetime shot if you're not carrying a camera, and the Sony is small enough to carry with you at all times, and catch that National Geographic quality photograph.4) Large screen &amp; viewfinder. While the Sony T1 offers a large TFT display, it does not provide a viewfinder. The W1 offers both ; the viewfinder for precise composition, and the display for easy shooting. Best of both worlds.Downsides:1)Anemic flash - there is no such thing as a good flash that is built into a camera. You'll need to purchase a remote flash to get reasonable performance for any portrait photography (this applies to every digital camera I've seen thus far).2) Average softwareI've been taking photos for thirty-plus years, and have never found a digital camera to be a reasonable replacement for my Contax, Yashica T4 Super P&amp;S, or my 50's vintage Nikon Rangefinder. The Sony W1 is the first camera that I consider likely to replace film. Its combination of small form factor, excellent optics, and manual controls are hard to beat.For more information, and extensive reviews on this camera and others, I'd recommend checking dpreview.com or steves-digicams.com - great sites.
Exceptional resolution at a fair price, I am 100% satisfied with this underrated product.
Okay, so I've had this product for over 2 years now, and it just recently started to go bad, it randomly switches which side of the car it plays on. But I am very pleased with this product over all. I go to college out of state so with the combination of driving to school and all the other driving I do, this unit is pretty much in constant use. It works well for me living in a metro area, and through all the country roads I use as well. I also love it on my road trips as it is so easy to quickly change the radio station as I am driving though different parts of the country.Obviously when purchasing an FM transmitter you have to remember that you are using the last resort for playing outside devices on your stereo. For me this was my only option as I have a custom car stereo with no tape deck and no bluetooth input, to my knowledge anyway. So I went though several FM transmitters before this one. including the ones that just plugged into the ipod without using the dc power outlet in my car, to other ones like the Kensington, with no good results. I gave up looking for one as I figured they where all the same. Until one day my dad brought me home this one and said that the worker at the electronics store had recommended it. So of course I tried it, and it hasn't left my car since!!!! It plays with near perfect quality all the time! This is an amazing product, and I am writing this review after 2 years because I have returned to buy another one!
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 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.
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 just wish it was a bit faster, but for this price, I can't complain too much. For general photography, this is my go-to lens.
Item is the replacement partarrived in a timely mannerwas charged but i charged overnight before useno problems
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 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.
I bought the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700s a couple weeks ago (were $92 !!! for a day, seem to be ~$112 now). I bought both the Sennheiser HD 201s and HD 202s, with the idea of picking one of them to leave at church for mixing live sound. The HD-201s sound pretty close to the ATH-AD700s! Not quite as 'open' or clear, but not bad for 20% of the price, and very light and comfortable.The 202s ... meh. Tight, earpads are smaller, fit ON my ears (which aren't that big), and uncomfortable compared to the 201s. The 202s seem to have more/louder bass, but maybe the tighter fit is one reason. Lower the bass ~3dB and they sound similar in the bass, and possibly a bit clearer in the mids and highs, but I couldn't imagine wearing them for more than 1/2 hour. I do have a large head, so that might be part of the 'problem'!Bottom line: for $20, not bad at all. Light, comfortable fit, balanced sound (turn up the bass a bit if it seems lacking).
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.
I only just set it up last night and I haven't been able to stop watching as all of my favorite pictures roll by continuously. The picture quality is perfect, almost better than my computer screen.I think they should make some of them in 30" screens. I'd buy a ton of them and put them up rather than picture frames or paintings.
First I would like to say the Detector was delivered in two days. The product was in very good condition and work excellent. Also after comparing prices this was the best deal I could find at the time. This is a very good way to shop. WAD
I don't know why so many people bash this product.If you have small ear canals, simply do not purchase these earphones, as they are not for you. However, if they do fit, I highly recommend you purchase these.The sound quality and clarity is very sharp and crisp.I have no idea why so many people complain of a "tinny" sound. These are the best sounding earphones I have used.The bass isn't amazing, but it's reasonable.When I adjust my equalizer to "bass booster" it fixes the problem.All in all, a great product, very worth the money.
Well, this subwoofer looks ok, but check the reviews. Compared to this, you can buy a great 10-inch JBL w/ digital amp, and not really leave the same price arena.
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 used many different headphones in the past, but this one beats all the ones so far. Amazingly clear and full sound. No particular sound over shadows the other. everything is heard clear and at the correct volume. The different sounds that you can hear in your songs with this set of headphones is amazing!
I puchased the MP101 and got it running for several weeks until, all of a sudden, I began having wireless connection problems. The MP101 found my wireless network but could not access the Server with all of my music files. Translation - it stopped working altogether! Shop around to find another wireless music player and avoid the headaches - I've wasted hours troubleshooting on Netgear forums and with their weak tech support.
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.
Ordered a mess of Linksys 802.11b products and discovered their latest drivers don't install correctly on many brand-new Windows 2000 systems (and are troublesome on NT systems). The web site suggests a BIOS upgrade, a hazardous procedure that is completely irrelevant for brand-new systems. Lack of useful technical support (phone messages not returned). I have returned all my Linksys products and suggest you not bother with them unless you have an all-W98 network in mind.
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.
This television worked great for about 10 months. Then the pixels wore out and it was garbage. Although it came with a written warranty by Polaroid for a 1 year term, Polaroid claimed it was not their problem and referred us to a subsidiary. The subsidiary when contacted referred us back to Polaroid. After many phone calls and mounting frustration levels, Polaroid accepted responsibility, however we had to ship the tv back at our cost, etc. Polaroid was to replace the tv on the basis of "as good, or better." TV never came. Contacted Polaroid and they told us that they had sent it by Fed Express and told us to deal with Fed Ex. Fed Ex never found the TV. Polaroid said they would send another tv. TV came today with no power cord, no remote control, broken tv mount, scratched and dented. Bottom line, save time, money and frustration and go with another tv manufacturer. Update 1/22/08 Polaroid sent another replacement television; arrived today with a cracked screen!!! How do they stay in business!! OK, now it is February, and after sending us 4 broken TV's, Polaroid says they will refund our money. Unfortunately, our problems are not over. Refund never came. We call Polaroid customer service, they say, there was a processing error you should receive your check in 10-15 bus. days. Refund does not come. Call again and same scenario, i.e. processing error, another 10-15 business days......
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.
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.
I was upgrading from a Sandisk Sansa e280 4GB unit. This unit does a better job playing everything (audio and videos) and with a larger screen and longer battery life, I was sold. I think this unit is a great option if you want to avoid ipod and itunes.
I'm going to try to resist the urge to curse during this review. It's really difficult, because I've just finished trying to scan one thing- just one thing!- with this scanner. As always, it's absolutely impossible. If I could count the minutes or hours I've probably spent trying to get this thing to scan any document, any picture, any form-- just one!-- I would probably want to curse again just looking at the time I've wasted on this thing.Another reviewer says, "No muss, no fuss." This thing is all muss, all fuss, all the time. To begin, it won't scan anything that's not sized 8.5x11. Just forget about that, because you can't do it. You have a picture you want to scan? Nope. "Insert item to be scanned into scanner." It doesn't recognize it because it's not the right length. You have a magazine article that you tore out that isn't the magic size? Nope, won't do it either. "Insert item to be scanned into the scanner." Have a prescription or anything that you want to scan for your records that is not exactly 8.5x11? Tough, this scanner won't recognize it even as you're holding it into the slot to be scanned.It's small, sure. Handy if it would work, yes. But the other reviewers must only use this for standard 8.5x11 scanning. It sure doesn't work for anything else! I can't recommend it to anyone who needs a scanner to do anything else. I've never had so many problems with any scanner I've dealt with.Sometimes, it will scan something that is regularly sized. On that rare occasion, it scans the paper crooked. It has never gone through straight, not once, even while I try to hold it in place so it scans straight. It slides the paper through the slot and no matter what, your scan will be crooked. My scanner also always creates lines across every single file-- others may not, but based on these three awful factors-- not scanning in the first place, scanning crookedly and with a line across if it does scan something regularly-sized finally, I have to flunk this scanner. I would give it negative five stars if I could.
I recently purchased this item. I plugged it in and followed the insructions and had it running my network in under a half hour.
STOP and BEWARE. If you want to purchase a multi-region DVD player DO NOT buy the Coby DVD-237 DVD player it is just a regular DVD player. I wanted a multi-region player that I could watch DVD's from England on (Region 2). I read the reviews and other people wrote about how easy this player was to do it, so I ordered it. Well I got the player yesterday, and the player DOES NOT do multi-regions. It may be a fine little player, but it is not what it is advertised as, now I have to return it. You can contact Coby Customer Service at 1-800-681-2629 and they can tell you what the player can and can't do. But it does not do Regions outside the US.
The cable works great. It is inexpensive and effective. I have no complaints about it. I would recommend this product to anybody.
A very nice lens. Sharp and fast af. In a small gym or interior area you may need the 50mm 1.4 due to the crop factor. On a Canon 40D it is the equiv. of a 80mm lens in 35mm film terms.Still a great lens for a lot of applications.
I purchased these binoculars (8 x 40) a week ago. My first two birdwatching trips with them were up in the GA mountains looking for warblers. A warbler is a small bird that stays in the trees anywhere from ground level to tree tops. These are also very active birds not staying in one place very long. Weather was cool with overcast skies and drizzle. These binoculars performed admirably. The lens were crisp and clear. The field of view was excellent which helped finding these elusive birds. Looking through these binoculars reminded me of looking through Nikon camera lenses. Color was excellent with little or no aberration. Focusing was quick and the binoculars exhibited excellent depth of field. I was easily keeping up with the more expensive glass that was there. All in all these binoculars acted like pairs costing much more. I was truly impressed.The lens caps were fair. They were a little awkward putting on and taking off. I would prefer a rainguard Like Zeiss has over the Nikons. One other thing, the eyecups do not lock very well into position. They will move. My preference was for the middle position.I would recommend these binoculars over pairs costing $400-$600. I personally think you get a better view with porro's anyhow. They're not trendy roofs but it you want a good view for a reasonable price the Nikon Action Extremes would be hard to beat.
After 10 month, my sc-ak200 is alway perfect. I crank the volume and it had no distorsion. The sound is alway clean and crisp.I added subwoofer yamaha ( yst-sw105) to add more bass and my experience with this system is marvelous.I would recomend this purchase.
The Rebel Ti is replacing the Rebel 2000 and has a couple features that make it a little better.1) The lens mount is metal instead of plastic. This makes the camera a little better made, and should last longer than the cheap plastic mounts as this area takes a lot of wear from changing lenses etc.2) The pop-up flash sits higher. This reduces the chance of red eye because the angle between the flash and the lens is greater.3) Faster continuous shooting speed at 2.5 frames per second, and faster AF (AutoFocus)One strange feature is that the lens is "backwards" compared to other cameras. You turn to the left to zoom in and to the right to zoom out instead of vice versa, so this may take a little getting used to if you have shot with other SLR cameras.All in all a decent camera for the entry level user.
Great product for an even greater price... I think this is as good a product as any. It serves the same function as a product you would pay close to $20 for at a store such as wal-mart. Fits great, works great, and seems to be good quality. I was very pleased to see that this was such a nice little tripod when I opened the package. I didn't really think I would get much for this amount of money.
What I like from this product is the size and flexibility. Since I daisy chain the wired network, I don't have to worry straight or cross over ethernet cable from any ports. With the compact size, I could hide anywhere or even behind the wall.
Product arrived on time. But, not really Cables To Go as advertised on Amazon. Well, so far, it seems to be working fine without any let-up. I think I'll keep it. Amazon should be specific about what's being advertised and being sold.
I have always used microsoft mice. I bought this one at 53% off on amazon, it seemed crazy. Well I assumed that the mouse would be quality even with the price drop. I never expected it to be this great. its my first wireless mouse and my first bluetooth HID. incredible, its at sleast twice as accurate as my wired MS optical mouse. I like kicking back and mousing around in my recliner. if i cant read text.. I push the magnify button and whoomp there it is! all big and readable; but you gotta install the included intellipoint driver disk for that feature to work. it will also pop up a panel by panel window to select which program you would like to use, although i prefer windowkey+Tab to move between programs when you push the middle button. I have to say this version was better than any wired MS mouse ever used! the super durable finish is radical too it so solid and i feel comfortable leaving it with my dogs. I like that it comes with a chargeable battery and battery stand too. Also it and its included adapter works with Ubuntu 9.10 no problem. get this mouse now!
The product works great after about a 3 min warm up period on my 46" Sharp Aquos LCD TV. There are great reviews and troubleshooting info on the Microsmith website. However, during the initial start-up of the TV there is no location (I have tried hundreds) to mount the IR eye so that it does not pick up a strong IR signal. During this time no remote controls are operational. After about 2 min the blue LED signal light starts to fade and the Booster system works great. I have tried also with a 27" Visio and experienced no issues. Long story short if you have a non-Sharp Aquos TV this product works well. If running a Sharp TV consider RF technology.
what can I say? this piece of memory can be safely declared as obsolete, but since most of us in the Third World still rely on old machines, such items are still on demand. so thank you Mr. Vendor sir, for making my place on this planet of ours still worthwhile...if you want technical stuff... do not expect a noticeable increase in your computer's speed after installing the memory module, a lot can compound the overall performance of your machine such as speed of the cpu, hard drive, the amount of background programs, the state of the registry, and the OS you are using.it was a perfect sale, the price was just right and i my computer badly needed a memory upgrade since I am using my machine as an office server and couldn't handle the 5 other computers. tasks include printing job, internet connection, scanning, NAS, and media hub.so if your computer has around 256mb of RAM i suggest you upgrade it with a bigger one and make sure your DDR is compatible with what your machine needs
I agree with the other reviewers, in that this is a very solid built and reliable product. I've been using mine for six months now and have not had to touch it. It performs very well, as I've ran multiple file transfers simultaneously among four computers and it was amazingly faster than when using an older 10/100 hub.The one complaint that I have about Netgear switches and routers is that many of them have the ports on the front of the unit instead of the back. If you're installing this in some out-of-the-way place like your attic or basement, or if you're installing in a computer rack where you want everything facing front, this is a non-issue. If you want to put this on your desktop it is a major inconvenience, because the cables coming into the switch will either be strung across the front of your desk, or will snake over and behind the unit. In either case, you have cables on your desktop and it's quite unsightly.All things considered I'm still happy with the Netgear switch, but if I had it to do over again I would have probably bought one that worked better in my home office.
I never got to install the connector into my PC. Since it was to be used to connect a second hard disk drive, space was going to be a factor. However, I ran into one unexpected difficulty. One end of the connector is at a right angle to the rest of the wire. It can only be installed one way into the hard drive. This would have the right angle positioning the cable up, and into the cover panel; that is I could not put the cover back if I installed the cable's right angle side into the hard drive. If I tried to install the right angle side on the motherboard connector, it was blocked by one of the small electronic parts on the motherboard, and would not connect. I purchased a cable with straight connectors on both ends and returned this connector to Amazon for a full refund. The new cable installed easily and works fine. I expect the original cable would have worked if it would have fit; the difficulty was due to my mistake, or inexperience, in not being aware of the potential problem in the first place.
This takes the absolute best pictures of all the lenses I have. I have bought consumer grade primes and "L" zooms. I wish canon's other consumer grade primes were as good as this since 85mm focal length on crop factor DSLR is good for only limited situations.
I bought this lens as a step-up from the kit lens on my Canon Rebel XTI. I needed the extra distance it offers. It works great for my purposes and the price is definitely right. The USM motor is a great feature. The AF is pretty good and it's not too bulky. There is no IS, but that has not been a problem for me.I've used this lens for close-up shots, outdoor photography, and aquarium photography. It works pretty well in low-light situations (such as in an aquarium) and has produced some excellent shots.This is an excellent all-around zoom lens and is a great upgrade to the kit lens that comes with the Canon XTI. Recommended!
Up front, I have to say, if you have no patience, don't get these. But if you're willing to give yourself a little bit of a curve to get used to them, they are worth every penny. You'll never give them up.I've played music all my life, and sound fidelity is important to me. When I first got the ETY 8 earphones as a gift, the form almost overcame the function for me. It took some getting used to the in-ear placement of the earphones - you really have to get them placed deeply into your ear, which felt odd at first, and took some practice to be able to do quickly. Then, there was the sort of odd feel of the two pieces hanging off my ears. Plus, they look a little bit odd. OK, so I got over the oddness. The earphones are actually very light, and once you get used to the feel, you forget they're there. Because they'd been a gift, I kind of felt obligated to use them, so I powered thru the initial getting-used-to it period, and then I started to understand what these earphones are all about.It's about real sound. Not over-cranked, duded-up bass, but real high fidelity sound. From a wireless earphone, which I didn't expect. I don't know of another pair of earphones that reproduces the original artists' sound with so faithfully. No kidding. It's really different than the deep pulsing bass you get with Bose and many other earphones on the market. You hear the individual instruments, and the color of the sound. And the noise isolation function of this type of in-ear insertion is superior. I can be riding the Muni bus downtown and be in a world of my own. Even on an airplane, the sense of uninterrupted sound clarity is flat out awesome.If you like driving around in a car with your radio blaring and your bass shaking the drivers around you, these are not the right earphones for you. But if you are a seeker of true high fidelity sound, go for them.
Item is very well packed. The seller even sent a polarizer for the lens for free. This was a great buy.
These are the best headphones I ever heard, purchased or even could dream about. Seriously. These inner-ear headphones sound better than most people's home theater systems. And this is coming from someone who knows the difference between 60Hz, 170Hz, 310Hz and 600Hz frequencies. And if you're still with me, you should know that what I really mean is to refute the most predominate criticism for the particular IEP's: bass levels.For the bass to be any "better" I'm pretty sure you would have a brain tumor or at least an inner-ear/eardrum explosion. I listen to a lot of electronic, bass-heavy music and for these to have a higher response rating would defeat the purpose behind the engineering of the ER-4P; which, I believe, is to create as "real" replication of the sound source as is (literally) humanly possible. Higher bass response (in my most humble of opinions) would skew the perception of any given musical piece.I wonder if the people who complain about the lack of bass from these IEP are the people who have the vibrating car-trunk. You know, the people who have stuffed the back of their car with more subwoofers than musical genres packed inside their head.To say these IEM's produce a *rich* sound quality doesn't really do the ER-4P's justice. Then again, the most attractive quality about these headphones is the subtle, exquisite musicality and brilliant soundscapes they allow you to experience. Maybe superfluous wording is not what should be used in description.If you are going to spend over $100 on headphones, spend enought to buy these, even if its $200. Believe me, when you put these in your ears, you will know why, I've had mine for about 2 years now and couldn't be more impressed. I've had no problems, and have only had to change out the filters (yeah I was new to that whole concept as well) once.
A lot of them did not work and went to the trash. It might of been a bad batch.
Before my purchase of this dmr-e80h panasonic reocrder I read all the reviews I could get hold of in the internet. Several month ago I bought the Philips dvdr985 which to me was a big mistake; I had numerous problems with it. I finally decided to buy the DMR-E80H despite some of the negative comments about it.Having used it for almost two weeks at which time I was able to familiarize myself with what it could do, I will say this is one of the best DVD recorder around at its price range (there is a panasonic with 120 gb costing more $1000). It could do what I expect a dvd recorder should do. As long as you read the manual thoroughly you should have no problem with it. The manual is very thorough in detail. I have no problem recording TV movies and keep them on the hard drive. I taped old home movies and was able to store them at long play mode with excellent result and very good resolution (4 hours of video in one disk). You could edit and remove the commercials from the TV movies (by using the &quot;dividing method&quot;)in the manual. The bottom line is that this unit is good as advertise. I have not exprienced any of the negative comments I have read in some of the reviews. By the way, I hardly use the DVD-Ram disk which is the rewritable disk. After editing I usually just transfer the finished product (by dubbing) to a DVD-R disk. I used the Memorex DVD-R disk (not the one recommended by Panasonic) and it works in all dvd player I have tried including my laptop dvd player. I gave unit a 5 star as I could not find anything negative about it.
The STR-DG810 is a well thought out system, although one has to read the manual. The receiver has many functions that can be setup with the remote control or the face of the receiver. The automatic speaker setup is a neat function. I put the setup mic on a camera tripod positioned where I sit to view TV at ear level as recommended by Sony. The sound levels from each speaker are terrific.I waited until the 2007 line was released by Sony so I could get the HMDI functions and marry them to my Sony 40" 1080p HDTV. The two HDMI input connections work fine. One has my cable input, the other has the LG upconvert DVD. When I switch the DVD on, the receiver automatically senses it and switches the output to the TV. I purchased an XM Mini-Tuner and Antenna combination from Amazon for this receiver. After registering the tuner with XM Radio, the receiver performs as expected.The receiver setup allows one to change the names of the various functions that one can select. For example, I changed SAT to CABLE, so my wife can remember which function turns the cable onto the TV. She knows that turning on the DVD player automatically inputs the movie she wants to watch. Now, guys, that's worth the price of the system!As I said earlier, read the manual to setup the receiver. The manual was written by folks that speak English.
I have purchased three Midland WR-100C Weather /All Hazards / Civil Emergency Alert Monitor with S.A.M.E. Radios. Two for my children and their families and one for myself. We have all been very pleased with the quality and the easy setup of the radio.
My husband and I used our new Garmin on our beach trip this past weekend. It's easy to use and not too large. Fits nicely in the middle of the car window. We are extremely pleased!
My MDR-G52s finally called it quits. What now? I didn't want DJ style headphones (they have great sound but they are too big for outdoor listening). I HATE earbuds!!! So, I bought the MDR-G42s today. The sound quality so far is pretty outstanding for the price! The comfort level is acceptable. The magents allow the drivers to be LOUD!!!Dont confuse these for top of the line Bang & Oulfson headphones. They arent the same! The base response on these is (in my opinion) better! The B&Os; are great for comfort, these aren't (They are acceptable, not great). If you are willing to try, you might be surprised at how far 20.00 still goes in acoustics (I am!)I took off a star becasue after 15 year on the market with the street style headphones, SONY apparently still doesn't understand that people wear glasses!
This peripheral has the advantage of coming with a rechargeable battery and charging station. It solves the frustration of having to run for batteries at just the time you can't leave your keyboard. However, it seems that at times the buttons are too sensitive, and at other times you can press them three or four times before they take hold.I need a remote type of mouse and this fits the bill. I record and edit music and space is a problem. With this mouse I can be at my music source, which is stationary, and a considerable distance from my computer,and yet activate the "record" or "pause" function of my computer program. Overall, I'm glad I purchased it.
i am so happy with this item and the shipping was next day even though it was supposed to come in a week later i had this led hooked up and working in mints i will be buying another one as asap
5-Star support! My 1st motherboard arrived DOA but just to be sure I tested everything twice. I did everything I could to get it work but no go. I contacted OEM XS INC and after a few emails, a call with tech support member and a few days later they sent me a shipping label. They paid for the shipping! and a week or so later my new board arrived and it work like a charm. OEMXS INC are real professionals.
This scanner has performed slightly above my expectations. I have scanned over 1,600 negatives so far and the resulting digital images look great. I wish it could do more at one time but six is okay. Of course, most of my negatives are in strips of 4 so I can only do 4 at a time but it moves along pretty quickly and is very easy to load. I have not done any slides yet but I assume they will be as good as the negatives. I have only scanned a couple of photos and they came out fine. The software works great, only a couple of crashes in all of my hours using it.I have never figured out what the buttons on the scanner do so I just use the software.
I have purchased several Victorinox Fibrox knives so far and the quality has always been excellent. In addition, to purchasing this 6" chef's knife I also purchased the 8 piece knife set with the block and a 7" santoku. I found this knife to have an extremely sharp blade. The edge has held up well so far, after several weeks of use. The knife is quite light, especially when compared to the 8" chef's knife and the blade is not as deep. The only reason that I did not give this blade 5 stars is that the handle is smaller and not as sturdy as the handles on the knives that were part of the knife set.
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!
This filter should NEVER be recommended for use on this camcorder and probably most camcorders. Works ok when shooting video BUT when shooting still photographs, using flash, it's horrible. The flash shoots through the filter which distorts everything.I bought this filter thinking it was a good idea and it was recommended on page with the camcorder. AGIAN IT SHOULD NEVER BE RECOMMENDED WITH THIS CAMCORDER AND PROBABLY MOST CAMCORDERS!!!
These INSTEN "Folding Speakers" are a surprisingly good value for decent quality portable speakers! We own two sets of these (black) and I am very pleased with the performance of the these compact speakers, especially at the low price these sell for here on Amazon. Here are my observations:Pros:+ Folding; these have a very clever design that allows them to fold in to a small cube for easy transporting+ Good Sound; produces fairly good sound at all but the highest volume levels (see "Cons", below), at least to my untrained ear+ Universal Connector; the unit uses a standard mini connector, so this can be used with all of MP3 players+ Power Options; comes with a USB power cable or it can use 4 x AAA batteries. You can also use a 6v DC power supply (not included)Cons:- Bad Instructions; like many products of this type the instructions manual is lacking and, in this case, erroneously lists the power requirements as AC when it should be DC.- Distortion; at maximum audio levels this sounds pretty badMisc:* iTouch and larger MP3 Plays might not fit as well as others in this (see my picture in "Customer Images"), but they will still work if they have a mini audio jack* On the iTouch, I found the best sound quality by setting the iTouch volume to about 3/4 max and then making adjustments on the unit's volume wheelOverall, these are a fantastic value for a set of good quality speakers that have the advantage of being able to fold up for easy carrying!Recommended!CFH
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.
I wasted a three pack trying to burn to the Memorex disks to a USB ND-2510A. I was using both Nero and Roxio DVD Copy, and had the same results. I went out and bought the Verbatim DL disks and did not have any problems whatsoever.
It works and holds a charge. I bought it to replace a Apple original battery that was flat tired. I just could not think of buying a battery that cost $95.00 from Apple when I only paid $150.00 for the computer used it just smarter to buy this way.
i have no thing to add to others reviews.i just want to say if you are interesting for one, then get it.
This is one of the easiest to use and great picture quality cameras I have ever had the pleasure to use. I am very impressed with ease of use, ease of understanding settings, and video ease. I would recommend this camera to anyone whom wanted a lightweight, easy to handle camera.
I replaced an IR extender connected to the Dish receiver and DVD player located in a closet at one end of my house. It worked OK, but it was inconsistent as I frequently had to repeat the command on the remote until the receivers performed the desired action. Plus I was confined to "line of sight" of the remote eye for it to work. These problems went away after I installed the Next Generation Remote Control Extender. Now I can "confidently" operate my receiver and DVD player from anyplace in the house or my remote garage. I can't believe the range of this product. So far the maximum range is ~110' though four walls."
exactly what i needed to connect my turntable to my speakers...sounds great! pretty solid build quality, would say get it if you need it
My ears may be on the small side, but these are supposed to be non-slip and they just won't stay on. On top of that, the speaker portion does not fit snugly into the ear and the result is that the music is too far away to be of any good quality. If I keep my hand on my ears and hold them in tight, I can get a decent sound, but then I can't run or work out. Ridiculous that they can't master this design by now. I gave them away - good riddance.
I've had this keyboard for 4 years. I love this keyboard and HATE when I have to use any other (like at work. I'd bring this to work with me if I could!) I especially hate to use any other keyboard when I'm playing games online.Last week my space-bar went out and I looked to buy a new one and to my disappointment, they don't sell them anymore. However, I went to the Mad Catz website and wrote them an email telling them how much I didn't want to buy a new keyboard and I need a new space-bar key (as well as a "A" and "S" key because the paint worn down) and they sent me a response saying that they shipped me new keys and that they were the last they had (if this is the truth or not, I don't know). Just the fact that they were cool enough to ship me keys is awesome, but that I didn't have to pay for it, was even better! Great customer service!!Please bring these keyboards back!![Update] I was so excited to write about how awesome the customer service was I forgot to write about the keyboard itself. So, it has the different light setting in which you can use the dial to make as bright or dim as you want. The colors are nice and not too bright to blind you. There is also the option to turn the light off, which is helpful if you're going to sleep. When I'm writing a paper for school I like to use the purple/pink color and when I'm gaming I like to use the blue color. It's just nice to have to options.The key response is nice and crisp. There is no doubt when you hit a key that you hit it. I've never had any problems with any of the keys aside from my space-bar getting jiggly. It still worked but it was annoying. The keys are a little loud, so if you don't like the "click-click-click" of typing you might not like this keyboard. I prefer and like the sound, so it doesn't bother me.The keyboard ergonomics is very comfortable! Your wrist just rest on the wrist-board and your fingers hit the desired keys without much effort. Making typing so much more comfortable and relaxed.
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!
The devices work well. I purchased two. Unfortunately, one of them emits an odd plastic smell every time it's on. Otherwise, it does its job of cooling the laptop.
Very cheap, fast shipping, great service.. This cable is a bargain! Does great with gigabit ethernet.
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.
As Bluetooth keyboards go this product is great. I love the full keyboard including the number pad. It works well with the IPad and the key response is pretty good. It's not ergonomically set up for you hand placement but other then that I love it!
I have a CPU for more than 2 years of rugged use, temperature, can not complain I'm happy with my AMD recommend + + +
I bought this after my previous Infinity sub blew during a brown out. Make sure you use proper surge protection, kids! :)This sub has tight, punchy bass in my 15 x 25 basement viewing area. I have it coupled with Boston Acoustics bookshelf speakers and an Integra receiver in a 5.1 setup. I have had to turn it down even after an auto-calibration by the receiver - it has power to spare.I bought mine for $99 - a steal at this price. If you want a sub that delivers on a budget, this is it.
This case is very nice, it protects the digital camera very nice, and has a nice feel to it. It alse has the hole at the top for the string from the end of the camera, so you can actually hold the case from the string hanging from it. Everything fits perfectly, snug as a rug. I'm very happy with my purchase.
I thought I was going to have to throw away my Garmin Rino 110 radio. For 1 Garmin discontinued the gps/two-way radio and getting the part through Garmin was $60. No way! I paid $100 for the thing all together. And #2 all but one of my computers had the exact connection needed to connect my radio to get updates. My only reason to give a 4 instead of 5 is that you will still need to buy a serial adapter to usb cord to fit today's computers NO computer today uses a serial adapter anymore,thank God we had a old desktop with that connection or we would of had to shell out another $30 to $40 bucks for that connection locally. So if you don't have a computer with a serial connection and have a 32 bit operating system ( Garmin Rep stated it must be) then buy one of those adapters as well on Amazon at the same time.
Choosing Sirius was a no-brainer for me and after doing a ton of online research, I decided on the Starmate Replay Sirius receiver, both for price-point and features. (It's very similar to the popular Sportster, but about $20 cheaper) I wanted to spend just what I needed to spend knowing that the technology will change quickly over the next 12-24 months and I'll presumably change equipment with the times.Anyway, the problems I've run into are as follow:1. Sound quality in the car is questionable. The sound can be very compressed. Many Sirius stations had static especially on the treble end of the spectrum...some channels had a slightly clearer broadcast than others. It got to the point that I actually switched back to terrestrial for clarity's sake...(just for about 3 minutes) I was expecting much more of a consistent quality signal...but found myself settling on quality for content. I tried tweaking the audio volume of both the receiver and my car receiver to clear up background pops/clicks/static. (Try muting your satellite receiver and listening to what kind of background noise is accompanying what you're listening to)2. If you are unlucky, as I apparently am, in-home quality/reliable reception can be tough to achieve, especially if getting onto your roof is not an option (townhomes/apartments), and/or your home stereo is not in a room in your house that is near a window that faces the correct N-S-E-W direction to achieve a clear signal. The antenna can be very fickle and lead to dropouts.I brought the receiver to work and no matter where I stood, even outdoors away from the building, I could not receive any usable signal. One of the main reasons I bought Satellite was for use at work, and now that apparently is not an option. So I'm very disappointed.3. On a positive note, the programming is great and sure to continue to improve (I can only hope that signal reception and broadcast will improve soon as well). What I was able to hear in my car was diverse and enjoyable. The display is nice (not too bright like many complain about...you can adjust the brightness) The remote control is also great.My final note is, be ready for the possiblity of disappointment...it's not quite what it's cracked up to be at this point. Don't hesitate to be ready to return your receiver/subscription if your living environments aren't suitable for an enjoyable experience with satellite radio yet...even with how bad terrestrial radio can be.Good: Sirius content, Receiver featuresBad: Sound quality (probably not specific to this unit), Signal reception has too many variables.I hope this helps.
Plugged in and started smoking, did not appear to charge iPhone. Visible char marks. Seems like a scam - who's gonna pursue return for $0.97 item?
junk- the unit is very large, but the display is not so large. It is also very unclear. In the background you can see lots of zeros and boxes making it very difficult to read. I adjusted the contrast, and the positioning of the unit. It didn't help. Don't buy this
V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling BlackThis is my second set of V-MODA Earbuds! They have been outstanding so far but sometimes lack the high end frequency's. So if your a techno listener like me you may look into some other ear buds with higher pitches. However I'm into DnB so these are perfect. Unfortunately these are my 2nd pair because the first broke. As others have said they are not the most sturdy pair of headphones and if I had the cash I'd get the metal V-MODA earbuds. All-in-all great product and I strongly recommend.P.S. the ear pads are extremely comfortable, I use the medium size ones and it works great!
The price on Amazon is what makes this Tiffen 82mm filter a good deal. Most professional photographers were not pleased to learn that Canon had upped the diameter of its relatively new 16-35mm f2.8 lens to 82mm, which makes it incompatable with the mostly 77mm diameter L-series lenses in the Canon lineup in terms of filter use.Bottom line: Buy this product so that you protect the glass surface of your expensive lens, which will cost a heck of a lot more to replace than a filter.
I bought it long times ago and now i am reviewthis is good thingi like it a lotthe size and colorstill I have been used itthank you
This filter does what its name implies; it protects your lens from scratches, dust, and other problems. That's about all this filter does, but it does it well enough.
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.
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.
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 am really pleased with this camcorder. It is my second miniDV camcorder, my first one was a Panasonic PV-DV910. I got the Panasonic years ago when digital camcorders first came out, and it was no good in low light. So, my main criteria in looking for a new one was...1. Ability to shoot in low light2. Zoom comparable to Panasonic (18x-320x)3. Smaller size4. Ability to download to PC5. Ability to take still picsI got the sony the day of my birthday with full intention of returning it if it didn't suit ALL of my needs. A group of friends rented a limo for the night, so I planned to run the sony through a series of Low-Light and Zoom tests. Here are my results:1. LOW-Light-(5 Stars) I was able to get some great shots in the limo!!! With the panasonic I would have had to use my Light which would have been very distracting to the situation and ate up most of my battery before we even made it to the destination.With the Sony, I was able to get great natural shots, because with the infrared light, it wasn't so obvious that i was filming.2. Zoom- (5 Stars) At fist glance the zoom really isn't that great compared to what I have. This was the biggest question in my mind... would I miss what I currently had. We went to a bar after dinner and I was able to zoom in an acceptable distance to the band. I really didn't miss my old zoom at all. But the thing that really made me accept the low-zoom was the fact you can BUY A BETTER ZOOM!!! The lens has the capability to expand!3. Smaller Size- (5 stars) Wouldn't want it any smaller. Love the touch menu and menus are intuitive and easy to use.4. Ability To Download To PC- (5 Stars) Everyone is right about the software, it isn't the greatest but I have other software that I use to capture video to pc.5. Still Pics- (5 Stars) I have a digital camera to take the quality photos but this camcorder takes pretty good quality pics. Not having to carry both camcorder and camera is nice.To make a long story longer.... I love this camcorder!!! Obviously, I didn't return it. I hope this helps.
Great experience with the seller. Everything arrived early and in good condition. Exceded my expectations.
While it does hold CDs as advertised, don't expect it to do it's job without falling over and spilling your CDs everywhere. The back legs are made too long so that it becomes front heavy when loaded with CDs, so depending on the flooring you sit it on, it will fall over and spill everywhere, unless you lean it against a wall, or put a counter weight on it's back legs. It's a pretty bad design flaw.
One main reason to use a filter such as this is for protection of an expensive lens. Obviously one wants excellent optical quality, so multi-coating is necessary. I have used filters such as this on all my lenses with great success, but I am disappointed with this filter. It scratches very easily when compared with other brands that I have used. I would recommend a high end Hoya or Tiffen. If you are a high end user, then go with a very expensive brand such as B+W. (If you want to be a perfectionist, don't use a filter at all! Just be prepared to buy replacement lenses more often. Truthfully, I've never had any issues with image quality when using a good filter, but I'm just an amateur who has a day job to support my habit.) Bottom line, I would suggest another brand.
I ordered this "small" memory chip for a camera--only to learn the description, as published on Amazon, was incorrect--and for another chip. The fault was mine. I should have looked into this further or bought locally so as to have purchased the correct chip. These small chips are hard to find locally however.
Not much to say. I bought this for a low price and it arrived quickly. It works great and I'm glad I purchased it.
I use these headphones with my Asus laptop and for the price they work extremely well with all types of media. Ive tried many brands from $5 earbuds to the more expensive $200 headphones like Shure, Sennheiser, Audiotechnica etc. but I keep coming back to these Sony earbuds because they are very comfortable for daily use. Good even sound between bass, treble and mids. For high fidelity audio I go to my dedicated stereo setup but for gaming or MP3s on a laptop/portable player, it would be hard to find faults from these headphones for the price.
I first tried this iron on a silk blouse at the low setting. The iron did not hold its heat long enough to to iron more than one side of the collar. It also was not hot enough to get out the wrinkles, even with steam. The steam does not work well at this setting. After 10 minutes, I was still not done with the blouse.I then tried the medium setting on a polyester blouse. The iron was marginally better and I got both sides of the collar done before returning the iron to the heating element. It required me to use added spraying to get the wrinkles out and the blouse was not that wrinkled.The high setting was a little better than the medium setting. I still needed extra spraying to get out the wrinkles and the results were no where near the quality of my old steam iron. If you do not need what you are ironing to look crisp and well-ironed, this product might work for you, but I would not bother.
Gateway is developing a reputation of selling "neat ideas" but quickly abandoning them. My neighbor bought a big screen TV from them and after inumerable service calls, sent it back and got a "real" TV from a "real" manufacturer.I got this item for Xmas -- unfortunately my wife was not told she needed to get the network adapter card as a seperate item. Now that I want to get the card so I can use it for more than the world's most expensive and least functional DVD player, I find I can not. I just got off of a chat with the Gateway sales rep and he told me to try eBay. Imagine that! What kind of support is that? Good grief, they sold the item, they should support it for a few years, at LEAST.I have 4 other Gateway computers in the house, including the laptop I'm typing this on. My neighbor has bought SIX of them, due to my suggestion that they are a good company. Now that she has had bad luck with the TV, I think she is also rethinking Gateway.I would give this product a ZERO star rating but this software does not permit it. All in all, I will avoid Gateway in the future. I can get hardware cheaper and since the Gateway brand no longer means qualty or support, why pay the premium.Avoid this product at all costs. It's a dead end. And, as another reviewer says, it both freezes while playing movies, and has a frequent seek problem -- if you click on "extras" or something it is likely to go into seek mode for many minutes before it stops and you have to shut it down to start over.Altogether a really bad product and, apparently now, company.
We purchased this to use with a photo board at our daughters wedding. It worked out great with the rustic old fashion theme
I was skeptical that any set of headphones would fit my 18-month old's averaged-sized head. These fit perfectly on the smallest setting. There is plenty of room to grow. In addition, the earpiece on the headphones can rotate outwards, so I can flip it to check the volume without having to try to fit the headset on my head first. Great feature! I have already recommended these to a friend.
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.
My order was delivered in a very timely manner and I am very impressed with it.
This lens is fast and extremely sharp. I am using it on a D200 and it is great. I am deployed in Iraq and this lens is one I can feel comfortable about walking around with. It's built like a tank. It accepts the teleconverters which makes it even better. Buy this lens from 47th St Photo. Best prices.
I am not sure why the reviews for this item have been so universally poor. I bought this unit to replace a defective D-link card. I liked it so well I kept it and bought another. Granted I am probably a little more experienced then a normal user but I found it installed easy enough.The biggest negative I found was its lack of monitoring software and inadequate documentation. Performance wise I think the unit actually outperforms the D-Link card. I am using a SMC wireless router and had not trouble hooking the card up. I use the D-Link monitoring software with this card and it seems to work fine.I feel that I can recommend this product with little reservation. The only thing any of us usually have to fear with Linksys is there notoriously poor customer support and documentation. If you can deal with these two things this might be an economical choice for a wireless LAN.
Perks up quickly. Coffee tastes fantastic. Product has been used now for about two years and still going strong. Might buy a second one as a backup.
Product came and works great! It was exactly what the picture showed. I am satisfied with this order. Thank you
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.
Unfortunately this item shipped after i was already on my way to London. After i came back the package was waiting for me so i've have'nt had a chance to use it yet. It looks decent and it would have been better if all these different adapters/converters came in a carrying case.
I just wanted to say that I had just received my pair of Shure's E2/C earphones and I love it. There is a slight learning curve, but shouldn't take you more than a 1/2 hour to learn how to use them. As stated in the included user guide, the cord goes around your ear and earphones go in your ear. The earphones come with a personal fit kit that includes:3 pairs of Clear flex sleeves (Small, Medium, and Large, respectively)3 pairs of Black "Soft" flex sleeves (Small, Medium, and Large, respectively; E2C/-N/EFS and E2G models only)3 pairs of Disposable Orange Foam sleeves, and10 Wax Guards (E2C/-N/EFS and E2G models only)Each of the sleeves have different properties; for example the foam sleeves are excellent at blocking out ambient noise, such as a jet engine whir while on a 5-hour flight from Hawai`i (Yes, that IS how you're supposed to spell it people; WITH AN O`KINA (backwards apostrophe) IN BETWEEN THE "I's") to "Lost Wages", but are a hassle if you constantly have to remove & re-install the earphones in your ear. Another downside is that they (the foam sleeves) don't last too long.Like I have stated earlier, there is a slight learning curve to using these earphones. For starters, you need to identify which side is which (On See-through E2/C models, "Left" is clear, and "Right" is clear and smoke. On E2/C-N/EFS and E2G models, They're marked "L" and "R", respectively). Next, you have to wrap the cord around your ear. Then, Pull your ear up and out and insert the respective bud in your ear.These earphones sometimes lack low frequency response, or bass, but usually depending on how long you've owned it, what type of sleeves you use, and what type of music you listen to. I, personally, own a 30GB iPod, and when I first received them, the bass could only be heard if you have your EQ (Equalizer) set to "Bass Booster" and volume set at the max*. But after a 5-10 hour burn-in time, they'll start to warm up and the bass can be heard with brilliant clarity, without having the volume at the max. Now, I can listen to "Funky Y2C" by The Puppies and literally hear the bass in every single beat! One drawback is that if you do not install the included wax guards, and have Shure clean the wax out for you, they (Shure) will charge you a nasty service fee!All in all, these are great earphones; they provide head-shaking lows, good mids, excellent highs, and noise isolation like you wouldn't believe. Like I've said before, each sleeve has its own very distinctive properties and while I've found the foam sleeves to be the best in comfort and noise isolation, you (the person reading this) might find that after you purchase these earphones, you might feel the soft flex sleeves are the better in comfort and the best in ease of removal and installation. Remember: it's solely based on your own opinion. If I had $100 to buy a new pair of earphones, would I buy these again? Two words: DAMN RIGHT! (You've got to "Pimp my Riiiiide!")*CAUTION: I, CSK '07, or Shure Inc., neither condone nor endorse the act of listening to music at high volumes over an extended period of time. Hearing loss is no laughing matter. It is recommended you see a specialized ear physician and schedule a regular hearing test. Lastly, please listen to all music at reasonable volume to prevent permanent hearing loss.
After about a month I can say that this bag satisfies all my needs. I moved from a larger wheeled bag, and this on has lots of space and a place for everything. Highly recommended.
Installed on a 2005 Toyota Matrix. Perfect Fit and sturdy. No complaints. Had to cut off a couple of the tabs, but that is the designed since it is for different models.
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 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.
Had to send it back. Was not able to be programmed out of the box.So....Dead out of the box.
I bought a wicked Pioneer head unit. It had all the shenanigans I could hope for, including Bluetooth connectivity to my mobile. However, when I plugged my 4th generation iPod into it - BOO HOO :( It did not work. The instructions (which I failed to look at prior to purchase, stated 5th gen iPods or better.That is where this cable came in. Though the only connector I needed was the iPod connector, I cannot predict what may be down the line for my vehicle, so the extra ports are nice. It charges yo iPod as expected, and plays sweet, sweet music through the Aux 2 port (on my unit). If you are not cool with the wiring harness, I recommend floating some cash to a local installed to get it hooked up. No reason to smoke your stuff for a little shuffle action.
Does not work for the Mac! Can you believe that, neither could I until I contacted Epson and received the reply that it is indeed not compatible. Is it really that hard for dual platform use production. Im guessing this was designed in the early 90's and usb technology was just coming out. Mac users beware.
Just recv'd the other day. We waited on purchasing one or even asking one for a xmas gift because we knew that they were coming out with BETTER models and the price was going down. We almost purchased the Asus R300 but the features does not match up as to the TOM TOM. We will be using this unit in March when we drive up to New Orleans for a couple of days. I am very happy on this purchase. Tom Tom is awesome.....
I got tired of pouring a cup of coffee from my drip coffee maker, adding the creamer and then having to stick the cup in the microwave to heat it back up because the creamer cooled it off too much. This Presto is great. The coffee comes out so much hotter than the drip maker that when I add creamer it's perfect. And the taste? You can't compare what this thing produces to a drip maker. It's REAL coffee. I was concerned about the amount of time it would take to brew a pot in this but it's very fast. I'm a happy camper and my old drip coffee maker fit perfectly in my trash can.
All the features of some of the expensive brands, but cost less. This frame is often a sale frame at many stores and outlet places, but don't let it's name fool you. It has all the good features of many of the frames of this class, MPEG/AVI capable movie play, MP3 player, and of course, standard class 480x234 display. Interchangeable frames as well (3). MMC,SD,memory stick (sorry compact flash users) I got this frame at a great discount at a local store, but its avalable here on amazon. Check it out, a good value for the price.
Feels of High quality.Light & compact1) Note the height, look elsewhere if you don't like to bend/kneel down to frame it.2) It does not have quick release.Overall,.. exactly what I'm looking for... :)Strictly designed for people looking for light & compact tripod.
I recieved the memory card on time and in perfect condition. Transcend is a top brand and the prize was very compeditive. So am quite satisfied with this product. Thank you Amazon.
Our 6 y/o granddaughter loves the Walkman. Earphones a little big, but she had another pair that worked well.
These are admittedly the best earbuds I have listened to. However the quality of the speaker cable is so low, these things will only last a couple months of regular use. I maybe wear them 100 times before they're done.I would pay $100 for these with a quality chord, but that day probably won't ever come.
After reading the above reviews, I was careful and followed the instructions on placing the sensor in the pouch. I got the same reading as when the sensor was in my shoe. So, I for one, am happy with this product because I don't have to buy the 100 dollar Nike shoes to use it.
Connected my HTPC to my TV with a minimum of dangling wires.I had plenty of audio cable to stretch between my VGA port & audio port on both my TV & computer. Of course I am using a small form factor PC.
Overall, I liked this product. It has a nice clear display. As other reviewers have said, there is no remote control or USB port - USB port would have been nice to upload pix to the SD card through the picture frame. After editing all my pictures in Adobe Photoshop and they filled the entire screen. I cropped the picture down then changed the canvas size (under Image dropdown) to 6" x 3.5". This completely filled the screen (no black bars on the sides). Nice screen resolution for the price. If I had paid more for this frame, I would have expected a better resolution, but I am very happy with the quality of the picture for the price. The 'instructions' are non-existant, but after pushing the buttons for a while you should be able to figure out the functions. I would recommend this frame, it would be difficult to find a better basic digital picture frame for $89.
When i purchased this unit I believed because it was a SONY, it would be nothing but quality. I was right. The sound is great and i have had little problems with playing my MP3 discs. I believe in the manual it explains what bit rates it will read at. I boought this as an office radio and I have never had a problem with it. i think if you want big sound, you need to buy a larger stereo, but for casual listening or office use, i don't think there is a better buy.
True to the name, the low-end bass response is incredible with these buds. Sadly, the midbass is loud but not crisp, and the claim of "warm mids and crisp highs" is a joke. The Sennheiser MX400's have much better balance and provide superior SQ if you bump the bass a couple notches. Because of the "earplug" effect, the heavy bass and the too-bright highs, these might be okay for a plane ride, but the overall sound quality doesn't make the cut for general listening.
On the surface, this seems to be a really good product, but I had something that I just wanted to share with you guys. I bought a 1.0 GB card to use in a SanDisk MP3 player and it has given me endless fits. The problem is this - I was loading the music files onto my card and one day an error message pops up that says the file cannot be created. Thing is, I only took up about 300 MB on a 1 GB card. It doesn't say it's full, it just says the file cannot be created. I took it to the store and even tried a different computer, but to no avail. The guys at the store said I might have a bad card. Now I have to pick and choose what I want on there, even though I've used less than a third of the available space. For all I know, my card may be one out of a million; maybe not. It's just frustrating to shell out 90 dollars for a product and only be able to use 30 dollars worth of it. Buyer beware.
This Samsung Terestrial Receiver worked even better than I expected. My 2004 30" Mitsubishi LCD TV has a DVI input, not HDMI, and was manufactured years before the digital switch. The Samsung works very well with my 30' outdoor antenna. I'm in Sacramento and pick up many San Francisco-Bay Area stations in 1080-720-480. All I had to do was purchase a HDMI to DVI converter. I turned my Comcast HD boxes in and I'm saving $110.00 a month. GREAT PRODUCT FOLKS!
[Note: all colors are available at retail price from Creative's Web site. At the time I posted this, Amazon had a price about twice the retail. Cambridge Soundworks stores also have a good variety of colors.]I would have given Creative Zen Nano Plus (abbreviated "CZNP") 5 stars, except for two small deficiences: it does not have gapless playback (see #10 below), and the build quality and controls are kind of cheap (see #4 below). Assuming it lasts, it seems a very good unit for the money. Here's why I bought mine, and some questions to ask yourself when you're choosing. [Updated 8/28/2006]0. Do I want to make a fashion statement with my MP3 player?Some people will only buy a trendy iPod. Buying a lesser-known unit like CZNP makes a different statement, and you can choose from 10 colors. I prefer function over form, but CZNP offers some of each. I bought an orange one because it is easy to find in my black bag.1. Do I want to play more than just sound?The CZNP is a basic MP3 player, FM Radio, and recorder. It has a simple monochrome display and controls that make it a good choice for playing music, podcasts, and ebooks, and listening to local radio stations. It can record from the built-in mike or radio, or from a line input, which may be handy for some.Some players can play videos, show pictures, etc, and cost a lot more because of the required color screen and larger memory. I don't need these things and prefer not to spend the money needed to get them.Of course this player can STORE any kind of content, just like a thumb drive, but it only plays audio.2. Will I be listening to mostly music or mostly spoken content?When you switch off a unit while it is playing, or pause it and it turns off automatically after awhile, some units will resume at the beginning of the current track, and others (e.g. CZNP) resume exactly where you left off. If you are playing music, you usually prefer to start the song over again. For ebooks or long podcasts, I need to resume where it was turned off (like CZNP does), because it is hard to fast-advance back to where you were.3. What kind of accessories can I get?Creative has a set of speakers tailored to the CZNP, and there are many generic accessories that will work with it. By comparison, there are entire catalogs of accessories tailored for optimal use with an iPod (and may not work with others). I have what I need, but pine for some things available for iPod only.The best accessory of all is a cable that has a 1/8" stereo plug (like the headphone plug) on one end, and two RCA plugs on the other. Plug one of these into the auxiliary or CD input of all the stereos you use, and you can quicly plug this in and play on the speakers. Such cables are available at Radio Shack and most places selling electronics products.4. How convenient is it to use?MP3 players vary considerably on how easy they are to use. The iPod is famous for ease of use, though it does not do everything I want to do. The CZNP has relatively cheap controls that work well enough, and does what I want. You don't have to be a computer whiz to use it or its software.I have been using it while driving with reasonably good results. It is easy to pause and start it, turn it off, adjust volume, skip or repeat tracks, back up or move forward in the current track, and small enough to hold in your hand and still be able to hold onto the steering wheel.But if you want to skip to a different album, you have to skip, wait, listen, and skip until you find the first track of the desired album. Of course there is a menu way of getting there more easily, but you can't use menus while driving.It is small and light. About like a Bic cigarette lighter except twice as wide. So far I have found the size very convenient; I don't think I would want it any smaller. But being small, it might be easier to lose - which is why I bought an orange one.5. How long will it last?On Amazon, click the link "See all ... customer reviews", then look for the dropdown "Show:" and choose "Lowest review first" and click the Go button. There are a number of reports from people who had problems with their CZNP, some bad enough to throw it away. Some are real problems, others might be a lack of understanding how to use the player.Despite these complaints, the average review is high. You'll find about the same mix of reviews for most players.I decided to take a chance. My unit will be well-cared for. If I have a problem, I'll update this review.6. Can the battery be replaced?CZNP uses an AAA battery which is said to last for 15 hours and can be changed easily.The iPod Nano has a rechargeable battery that is not designed to be replaced, which means the iPod Nano becomes landfill when the battery no longer takes a charge in a couple of years. There will be millions of iPods being thrown away simply because the owner cannot make them continue to work, which has an impact on the environment. There are now battery replacement kits for iPod, with tools and instructions, so this concern is lessened for DIY people, but most won't bother.7. How does it sound?The CZNP sounds very good to when when I use good earphones like Koss "The Plug", or when plugged into a stereo.The free headphones you get with it won't give you the best sound, and you should not judge any player on how it sounds with the included headphones. Go buy quality earphones for any new player, as this will make a huge improvement in your enjoyment at relatively low cost.8. Does the player use flash memory or hard-disk for storage?CZNP uses flash memory. Flash memory is more expensive per MB/GB than hard disk memory, and flash memory players are smaller than hard disk players. I would not want a hard disk, which I think is too heavy and too fragile for a portable player. Get a hard disk player if you want to carry a lot of content, but make sure you have a backup. Get a flash memory player if you want to hold the content you will listen to today or this week.9. Does the player have enough memory?I use Highest Quality VBR, which gives me MP3s usually 200-250 KBPS, and I get about 10 hours of MP3 music. For podcasts or other material recorded at lower quality, you'll get a lot more. With that much space I can have some new or favorite albums left on the player, and have plenty of room for content that changes (like podcasts). If you don't use a computer regularly, you might want more memory, maybe even a hard disk, but 1GB is very convenient for my purposes.10. Does the player support gapless playback between tracks?Some albums have music that flows continously from one track to the next. Examples: Radiohead "OK Computer", Dandy Warhols, Moody Blues. The listening experience is disrupted if the tracks have a gap as the player switches from one track to another.I don't know of any portable MP3 player that offers gapless playback (without Rockbox), though it's bound to come. The CZNP has a brief gap with no clicks, but it is still somewhat disruptive. One solution is to rip the album as one continuous track. The Rockbox open-source technology essentially replaces the firmware on your player, and it features gapless playback. It is supported on a few players, including some iPods, but not CZNP.11. Does the player require proprietary software or hardware?CZNP includes software, but since it also works like a USB drive, you can manage content with Explorer / Finder if you want to. All connectors are industry-standard and you can find matching cables in electronics and computer stores.iPod can only load music using iTunes, and other players require software supplied with the unit, or with Windows. The iPod and others also use proprietary connectors, so replacing a lost cable is more expensive. I would not be happy with such restrictions. Open standards promote flexibility and interoperability. On the other hand the iPod is widely supported and it's easy to find compatible accessories.For me, at a minimum, the player needs to look like a USB drive when I connect it to the computer, so that I can load it by dragging files to the player's file system, and the CZNP does that. I want to have a program automatically create a custom listening program of various short podcasts that play in a particular order to support Radio on Demand, and I want that to happen by simply connecting the device to the computer, with no keyboard or mouse interaction involved. I have not found such a program, and may have to write it, but I can do that if I want to. With an iPod I have no choice but to use iTunes (or replace the firmware with Rockbox). iTunes will not do what I want it to do, and there is no option to use my own or third-party software.12. Is the player file-based or tag-based?The CZNP is file-based: it will play songs in alphabetical order for a given folder. Naming songs with a two-digit sequence number at the beginning of the filename ensures they play in the correct order. It also has shuffle play, etc.I had tried the SanDisk Sansa, but returned it because all content is organized and played on the basis of tags, exclusively. While my music has tags correctly set to play the way I wanted, podcasts don't use tags consistently enough to play them in a particular order that I chose. With the CZNP you can at least control the order by putting a sequence number at the beginning of each filename.Tag-based may have some advantages over file-based (though not for my uses), but only if all of the content you want to play is properly tagged.
2 weeks after I sent in my order, and 2 emails trying to find out the status of my shipment from the seller, the seller finally sent me back a message telling me the item is in back order. I want to know how long will it take for them to receive their shipment so I can decide if I want to cancel my order or not. But no response again!
This was exactly what I needed. I didn't know if they even made this kind of replacement cord. I use it often for printing from my laptop. My whole system is older but works for me. Good thing to have!
I'm new to digital cameras and this is really a good 'starter' for me. It's simple, the controls are easy to understand(w/a bit of practice)and the pictures are clean and crisp. It also fits neatly into the side pocket of my purse. Get the case to protect it.
Purchased after reading a review on this product as a gift for my little brother. He was very happy with these and CAN NOT stop using them. A little high priced but definitely WORTH IT!
I didn't have a lot of expections from this intercom but it works just fine. I use it for the front desk. I've had it for about a month now and I don't have any issues.
I bought this portable hard drive over a year ago and have been happy ever since. I use it to store ISO images of software titles, music, documents and pretty much anything else I need. I have not tried to use it as a dedicated backup drive but I imagine it would work fine in that situation. Overall, the drive is sleek and fits nicely in my backpack. Moving files to the drive isn't lightening fast but it isn't snail slow either. It is also relatively quiet compared to other external devices I have used in the past. I would definitely buy this again though I would probably want something slightly larger in capacity so I can carry more "stuff" around with me.
I haven't used it yet because the Panasonic video camera I bought to use it in has been severely backordered. It would be better when ordering a camera and a card from Amazon if I would get them both at the same time. What good is it to me to get the card 6 weeks prior to receipt of the camera. This is the problem with Amazon not stocking the card in their own warehouse and making me buy from a third party vendor. The probable good quality of this product is diluted by the hassle to get the item more conveniently. And, Amazon sends me an email weekly begging me to "review" this product that I can't review because they haven't shipped my camera! So Amazon needs to check what they're doing before bugging their customers. I guess this is about all I can think of to say about this. Maybe Amazon won't ask me about it again?
These cans allow you to hear details of your favorite music that you've probably never heard before. They produce beautiful sound that is incredibly faithful to the recording. I'm sure there are others that sound better, but those headphones don't cost anything close to 55 bucks.For the price, they have nice comfy foam padding too. I've got average sized ears I think, and their comfortable for me. The surrounds seem big enough to accommodate most people. The swiveling/tilting earpieces are pretty nifty too.One warning: If you have a lot of digital music of less than about 192kbps mp3 quality, you're going to hear exactly how much is lost in the compression of a song when it's reduced to a low bitrate. I recommend at least 192kbps mp3 quality when using these headphones, although if you have CD quality or better, rock on.Don't let the price fool you. These are studio quality headphones. If you want a set of headphones for listening to what your music's supposed to sound like, buy these. Don't forget to buy the cable adapter. I got the metal one recommended in another review, it matches the metal plug on these headphones really nicely.Cables To Go - 40636 - 3.5mm Stereo Male to 1/4 Inch (6.3mm) Stereo Female Adapter
nice price, well packaged, good quality, including glass quality.
I recently purchased the transcription kit, even in the face of advice to not do so, and I'm very pleased that I did. I use a Sony ICD-P110 digital voice recorder, with version 3 of the Digital Voice Editor software from Sony. I only bought the transcription kit because it was almost half price, as I was unsure about how well it would work.I have not been disappointed. The only problem is that if you save the MSWord document you're working on, the digital recording is reset to start playing from zero again. I think the save comand is activated in both programmes. I simply note my expired playback time before saving the Word document. I have also been able to play back mp3 files.I am however very pleased with the overall package.
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.
I love my Canon digital camera, but this is a scam designed to fool people who think Canon is selling some kind of special AA battery that will work especially well with their brand camera. As I type this, Amazon is selling a Sony AA-NiMH charger/battery pack for less than half this price. Better yet, spend a little more (though less than this Canon price) at Radio Shack and get a system that lets you charge various NiMH battery sizes. Don't be fooled.
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.
Absolutely necessary to protect your lens, they are big investments!Just purchase lens cleaning clothes and clean the filter only, never touch the lens and never take this baby off your lens.
I've been using this mouse for about a month now, and I've discovered one serious flaw and two smaller but nonetheless irritating problems.First, the showstopper: it doesn't always work. There are few things more frustrating than helplessly sliding a mouse around your desk while your cursor remains stubbornly motionless on the screen, and that's exactly the experience that I get pretty frequently with the Logitech LX7. I've tried it on wood, plastic, fabric mousepads, hard mousepads, and even a small square of stainless steel, and it just doesn't work very well. Right now I'm using it on a green manilla folder, which seems to work better than anything else, though still not well.Smaller irritation: it comes with an adapter for a PS/2 plug, so that you don't have to use a precious USB port. The adapter doesn't work, so you'll be plugging it into a USB port anyway.Very small irritation: the color as represented in the photo is misleading, to put it politely. While the color description "dark blue" is technically correct, a more accurate description might be "so dark a blue that it looks grey or black unless you hold it directly under a bright light".I'm a pretty big fan of Logitech products in general, but this particular one is a lemon.
This is one of the great purchases I have made. I have been using it since more than 1.5 yrs. And it always gave me gorgeous pictures. Be it waterfalls or midday sunlight it always did a wonderful job. Very satisfied.
TRIPP LITE 5-Feet Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cable RJ45M/M Red (N201-005-RD)TRIPP LITE 5-Feet Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cable RJ45M/M Red (N201-005-RD)I got this cable to go between my cable router and my new switch as the router ran out of outputs. Now I have 8 more I got a D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X7TRWE/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00)I've noticed less dropout to my(Sony and DVD player)since installing the patch cable and the Gigabit switch. So the cable appears to be working as advertised.
the arrival was speedy and these are the best pair of headphones ive ever purchsed
This was the only boombox I could find that played mp3's, radio, tape and regular cd's. The shuffle option is delayed on mp3 cd's especially if you have too many folders. Sound quality is great but not wonderful. Easy to read LCD screen. Overall great buy.
The card worked well, formated w/o incident in my Cannon EOS 40D! Card received on time, all aspects of the order were just as I expected.
It's a cheap investment in helping protect my lens from fingerprints and dust. Because it is not coated its easier to clean and I won't worry about just wiping it with my shirt. The material used is fine but not well made compared to Hoya and B+W. The only drawback is I get ghosting when I shoot dim-indoor shots and if there's a light source. Beacuse or the price I highly recommend this product.
My wife thought I was dumb for paying almost $100 for these about a year ago. Turns out she was right.They finally failed on me due to a weak connection of the wire to the headphone jack. The dual wires on these are thin and easy to damage. They definitely isolate sound (like any in-ear device) but the sound lacked significant bass extension in my opinion. There is also a filter inside that frequently gets clogged - easily replaced for $20 or so (seriously?).I recently got some SkullCandy ear buds for just over $10 and they sound much nicer, have better construction, and a microphone (good for the iPhone).If you are an audio snob and have to wear the high end stuff, then these are for you. As long as you can live with mediocre sound, flimsy wires, and you are prepared for them to fail at some point.
I just opened this and tried it out before wrapping it back up for the kids. All the reviews I read say that the SD card cannot read the higher capacity SDHC cards. I was surprised to learn that it actually can! I tried it with a new Toshiba 16GB SDHC and it worked great.I was able to watch small qvga avi files as well as full EDTV avi files on it (divx encoded). It did hang up a couple of times when I was using a USB card reader though, which is a source of concern. Build quality of the unit is kinda cheap, but I'm really looking forward to leaving the DVDs at home. The DVDs had to be perfect for our old polaroid player which this replaces. This one seems to work fine with home-made dvds, but time will tell if it really holds up.
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.
Cable fits good into TV and receiver, it is working well so far and I have no complaints at all.
Amazon was the only one who had this outdated item that was very much needed and still being used to this very day. Good Buy!
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 was skeptical about buying this product, but the price was right and I trust the name, Kensington. What a relief that it worked so well and my computer instantly recognized it without having to use the install CD. I have windows 7 home premium 64-bit which is not compatible with my Palm Tungsten E2, but with this bluetooth adapter I can now synchronize perfectly. Thanks, Amazon for carrying these wonderful products. It is comforting to know you are there for us.
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.
Canon... the name say it all.Fantastic real glass lens.See several videos was taken on a dark stage [...]I would have not been able to do this recording without the lens!Get one.
This camera is soooo cute! I am so happy with my purchase. I'm not really a tech wiz but it was pretty easy to navigate. I'm the type of person who hates carrying this but I don't mind with my Exilim. It's so light and fun to use. It makes me want to take pictures! The only thing is I haven't figured out how to use the MP3 Player
This subwoofer handles all the music and movies I can throw at it with ease! The only issue was that the front grill was broken like most, which appears to be a packaging flaw, as the outer box was in great shape. Other than that, the sonic quality has been great, and it isn't easy to &#34;bottom out&#34; the sub. The bass is intense, kind of made me feel a little childish because unfortunately you can hear it clear as day in my front yard, like when you pull up to a stoplight and that teenager pulls up with his subs banging that you can hear from a few blocks down. Hopefully this thing doesn't get my neighbors calling the police hahaha... Movies are now insane, coming from an old yamaha sub that couldn't hold a candle to this monster. What a bargain price too!!!
Bought this for a Dell Dimension 5150 to pump up my RAM from 1G to 3G. Had it installed in about 5 minutes. Noticed an immediate improvement as soon as it was in. For what I do on my PC, I was happy with just the 1G----or so I thought! Great price and super fast delivery speed. With Crucial you can't go wrong.
I've used these for about four years and never been disappointed yet.Quality is super and colors are great. I have not found any otherCD-Rs with colors except these.
I was always getting my iPhone headset tangled in knots after pulling it out of my purse, no matter how carefully I had wrapped it ahead of time. This simple little gadget helps me keep the headset organized and easy to unravel and use when I need it. It takes very little time to wrap and unwrap. The cord is initially a little curly but shakes out eventually. I 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 = )
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 am no stranger to Epson photo printers having owned a Stylus Photo 1240 and a Stylus Photo R1800. As with its predecessors, the 1400 is itself a work of art. The prints it produces are sharp, vibrant, and lifelike. I tested all of the sizes this printer is capable of producing from 4x6 all the way up to 13x19. All color prints were flawless.SPECIFICSPackaging:This is a big printer. It has to be to handle 13x19 prints. Even so, Epson has made many parts collapsible so that you can tuck it under your bed. Inside the box, the printer is kept in a handy lift bag that allows you to pull the printer straight up and out of the box. Most of what you need is included - a manual, a CD, and a special feeder for printing directly onto CDs.What's NOT in the box is a USB cable and sample paper. Admittedly, I have scores of USB cables, and I have a lot of printer paper, but Epson has previously included these items.Setup:Simple. Pull off all the tape. Open the 2 packages of ink cartridges and remove all their tapes. Plug in the printer and hit the ink button. Load the cartridges. Press the ink button again. Load your paper.Of note is the noisy (scary) print head alignment when the printer is turned on for the first time. Just let it go. It never does it after the first time.Next, you'll need to install the drivers. The printer comes with drivers but it is almost always best to ignore those and go online to get the most recent releases. That's what I did. Just go to Epson.com, navigate to the printer drivers and select the 1400. They have drivers for Mac and Windows, XP and Vista32/64. I installed the Vista 32 driver and the Epson EasyPrint software which helps you navigate through the printer options on your computer.Printing:As I said, I have experience with photo printing. Unfortunately, that means that I have had to learn about color models, Photoshop, and everything that can make what looks great on the screen look dreadful on the printed page. I brought this knowledge with me when testing the 1400. Since this is a review of the printer, I won't go into those other aspects, but do keep in mind that there are a dozen things that can cause your prints to look "off." But if you've got those under control, then this printer works like a charm.NOTE: Once you think you're ready to print, do this first - clean the print heads. Buried in the printer dialog box is a tab labeled Maintenance. Under that tab is an option to clean the print heads, another noisy task. You'll have to do this 2 or 3 times in a row. I didn't and my first print looked like a drug-induced hallucination. Yikes! After the cleaning, it was perfect.Also buried in the printer dialog is the option to print fast or slow. If you just want an idea of what the real photo will look like, then choose fast. The quality is awful, so avoid that for your real photos. There are dozens of options and possible combinations of settings but that's an obvious one that is confined to the printer.Black and White:I said earlier that all color prints were flawless. But when I tried printing a black and white photo, I got more of a sepia and white photo. I checked all of the myriad things I could think of that might cause this but in the end, I could not get a true black and white image. It was black and white on the screen and in fact had no color information at all. When printing, I told the 1400 to print in grayscale and everything was using the printer's color model, including the photo itself. So this is a failing of either the printer or this reviewer.Paper and Ink:Epson paper is good. For my tests, I used Epson Luster and Konica Glossy. You have to tell the printer what kind of paper you're using. Again, buried in the print dialog, is a pull down menu for that. Unfortunately, Epson chose to use abbreviations such as PLPP for their Premium Luster Photo Paper. When using the Konica paper, I had to guess, since Konica uses a different naming convention. Cost for the paper ranges from $.16 for a 4x6 sheet, to $.60 for an 8.5x11 sheet up to $1.63 for a 13x9 sheet.The ink that comes with the printer is Epson's Claria "High-Definition" ink. Epson says the ink will not fade for 98 years. That seems plenty long for pictures of me in a Halloween costume to last. Too long. But here's the thing about inks: That's where all printer companies make their money. This printer retails for $300. Each of the 6 ink cartridges retails of $22. Some places sell the ink for less, but then add big shipping charges bringing the total back to $22. Lots of places sell "replacement" inks that will work in this printer, but my experience with such inks for the R1800 have not been good. I've ended up going back to the original Epson inks.Bottom Line:It's a great printer but it's a lot more expensive than it seems, because of ink replacement costs. Epson bills it as the little sister to the R1800, but I have both and really can't see a difference.
This is such a good product for me because i'm always on my laptop in my bed. I had a virus on my laptop and someone told me the bottom of it has to breathe so i never had a problem with my laptop since i've had this.
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.
Sennheiser headphones are simply the best. I bought this model HD-555 for my wife. She's happy with this set. I do own Sennheiser HD 590 (I'm rating these 5 of 5 stars). We both noticed that my HD 590 feels softer on our ears (less pressure). Maybe the pressure will change in future , but now I would rate them 4.5 stars because of the preasure. Both of these models have identical sound. I tested these headphones with song by Craig Armstrong - This Love , which has lowest bass sound I ever heard in song. Both headphones played low and high sound exellent. I do highly recommend this headset for home listening . It's open system , the sound is going nicely out so you can listen these for long time without any troubles.
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.
I love this lens. For the price it has a macro feature which the Canon version does not have.I adore this lens & can't complain one bit about it.
Had another one for several years that finally quit. Tried a different brand that didn't charge older batteries. Powerex would recognize and re-condition the older batteries. The other brand of charger actually caused several batteries to burst. Maha has never done that
I read reviews constantly for almost everything, so I can understand the importance of an honest one. I just finished my workout and my old set (blue) just died in one ear - after about 5-7 years of abuse. I bought it around sophomore year of college and I'm now 3 years in the military...I promptly ordered a new set and thought I'd contribute a review for a change.I must have odd shaped ears because any set with a hard circular surface that is "supposed" to sit in your outer ear, gives my ear the feeling of being bruised just a few minutes into my workout... forbid the fact I use it to watch something comedic on my laptop and need to smile, intensifying the bruising. Anything wrapping around my head, either above or behind, distracts me as well because those are never perfectly stationary during activity... like a kid poking you for your attention over and over. Also the kind that fill the ear canal create some sort of suction within my ear when I run... so i'm constantly readjusting them because I hate the distraction.THESE headphones are the only pair out of the 10's of brands and versions I've tried on my ears. The speaker portion is around the inner semi-circle, which places them right on line with the ear canal, but not in the ear - I have no trouble hearing the music nor drowning out outside noise if I have to. The wrap-around is completely secure. I've taken them on plenty of PRTs, running sessions, weight lifting, biking and anything else I'd do with music. The only reason I deducted a star on appearance is that they're a bit bulky, but that's hardly a draw-back when you don't know they're there while you work out. I cannot stand something disrupting my rhythm and these don't. Last note: they are difficult to use with sunglasses. I luckily have a big head and thus have larger than normal gaps between my ear and head barely allowing space for both. I simply don't care because these don't hurt my outer ear whatsoever.Best headphones I've found for my ear-shape.
Good, and fast.....40GB 5400RPM Hard Drive is the fastest hard drive i had ever used...because the noraml one only has 4200RPM ...................
I purchased one of these units to open my garage, approximately 10 miles from my house. I modified the circuit board, and installed this in a matter of minutes to my Liftmaster remote garage door opener. While about 5-10 minutes out from my home, I press the remote control for my TV (which is now my opener button), and the signal converts to a Liftmaster signal, and WELLA! my garage door is open and waiting for me. Unbelievable!
If you want to pay $1.50 a picture this is the printer for you. We have never gotten more than 35 pics from a print pack. We have used them before the "6 month" expiration date, but the print cartridge goes dry and/or jets clog in between usage. We have to clean jets 5 or 6 times if we don't print again within a couple weeks. This has happened twice. The first time we returned to Epson and that was a pain in the rear - they sent us a check for 35 cents for 116 unused pictures. They did eventually send us the full refund. If you have 150 pictures to print all in the same day - within 30 minutes of installing - it might work.
This subwoofer puts out plenty of deep tight natural sounding bass, not "boomy" bass. It sounds great! I am using a Harmon Kardon 3380 receiver and 2 Klipsch SB-1 bookshelf speakers, and this sub in a 12x20 room and it fills the room with sound.I listen to mostly jazz and classical, with some new-age thrown in. On ocassion though I pop in Sound Garden or Metallica too. I find that I have to adjust the bass output down quite abit when rockin' out, or the bass is overwhelming.There is no auto on feature on this sub, but I have it plugged into a switched outlet on the receiver, so it goes off and on with it.Overall, I recommend it highly.
I used a 3ft USB extension cable that came with my device: it worked perfectlyI used THIS 10ft USB extension cable from Belkin: the computer said there was a problem with my USB device every time I tried to connect itMoral of the story: this cable from Belkin does not function properly. Don't buy it.
I've been through 3-4 failing iTrips each for a 4G ipod and ipod nano(2G), and I tried the C.Crane transmitter which is OK for a room in the house, but bulky and spotty in the car. So, I thought I'd try the Kensington FM transmitter/charger combo. And, the damn thing works. The cord and dock connector is nice and solid without being too thick. I can use the connector to plug into either of my ipods without having to remove the case(Belkin clear plastic cases), which I couldn't do with the iTrip. The FM frequency display is easily readable and useful when trying to find a new clear frequency while on vacation. There are 3 presets and adjusting frequencies is a snap with the buttons. The charger works fine, with no issues.
Very poor fit on my ear unable to adjust for my ear. Not enough protrusion for ear bud to be incerted securly in ear.
i find w/this case the palm goes on often cause the on/off switch is not well-protected. However, it has wallet storage for bills and cc's. often times the palm slips out. Don't love it, but it's the only real game in town since no one sells a replacement of the original flip cover it came with.
I just purchased this radio for my home office so I could listen to the radio while I'm working on my computer. I'm very impressed by the number of stations I can get. The sound quality is good, and there's even a high/low tone switch which emphasizes either bass or treble, depending on your preference.I get a lot of TV and radio stations and there is a tuning LED which helps you easily tune in stations. Although the tuning isn't digital, it still works very well.Additionally, the radio has a nice size and weight to it, which leads me to believe that it would be pretty solid and reliable for many years to come.I'm sure there are better radios out there, but for under $30, this might be the best value out there.
Got this unit for a while. In general it is handy and very user friendly, loaded with POIs and add-on features as indicated by the tech details and others' reviews. Trying to be concise here and will not mention pros again. Would like to provide my comments by comparing it with the Magellan Maestro 3100, which I purchased a few months ago at less than half the price of this Garmin. Purchased this one for my wife because that Magellan does not have text-to-speech(TTS). However, after test drive, we determined that she uses the Magellan.Please do not get me wrong by comparing these two different brands/prices. I have limited experience using various GPS and these two have about the same form factor and similar basic features in terms of guiding functioning. So it should be reasonable to put them shoulder to shoulder.Major issues with this unit (assuming the performance of my unit is normal) that one may need to consider before buying:1) Slow start-up. At open outside and clear weather, it takes nearly 1 min to lock up the satellite signal, vs. less than 30 seconds for the Magellan.2) Even when driving on the route, it frequently prompts "re-calculating... blah-bla". This is confusing sometimes. Found later that it gives such prompt whenever there are continuous exits or turns close to each other. And this is the same prompt when we get off the route! That means we have to read the map to confirm we are taking the correct maneuver. On the other hand, after each correct maneuver, no sound or voice to confirm it(unlike the Magellan).3) Voice prompts come out late. On highway, it is usually about 0.4 miles or less before the exit. Be careful when driving in heavy traffic using this unit. And at map/drive view, the next maneuver displayed at the bottom of the screen has only the name of the street which you will turn on to, but without LEFT or RIGHT indicator. You have to click that to enter next screen to see maneuvers. Not good design for local driving.4) Voice prompts contain no prediction on the following maneuver that comes up close afterwards. The Magellan usually says: In 0.2 mile, make a right turn followed by a left turn ... Such feature is quite useful for local driving and even beats TTS in many cases as we experienced.Have no comment on those features (blue tooth, mp3 player... ) other than guiding so far. Maybe all together those additional features worth the 120 dollars on top of the guiding performance compared with my Magellan. Otherwise I rated this unit no more than 3 stars.
I don't have a lot of desk space in my small Brooklyn apartment, so I knew I had to get an LCD monitor for the computer I was building. I didn't have the money to splurge on something top of the line, so I decided to go with this bargain model. Boy it would have been a mistake to go with something more expensive! This monitor will not disappoint, whether you want it for games or just general computing. This monitor has vivid colors, great contrast, and very bright, even backlighting across the screen entire screen. No dead pixels either. I'd recommend it to anyone.
I was helping my father set up his wireless network when we found out he could not get any reception in his living room. Part of the problem was that the wireless signal had to travel through several walls and a fairly long distance.The setup for this item was very straight forward and completed within a few minutes.Once connected the reception jumped from poor to no reception to a fair to average reception.I would highly recommend this product for those experienceing poor quality reception with their Linksys wireless LAN. Even though this booster does have some limitations, it is definitely worth a try if you are getting poor reception in some areas of your house.
I purchased this memory card for use with the Rockband 2 video game on the Wii system, since the game on the Wii is only compatible with non-HC memory cards and this 4GB card was the largest one that I could find. It has worked well for me so far. Sometimes the game rejects the card, but the memory card is not at fault. I haven't had any problems with losing the songs that I've downloaded or with the card being corrupt. If (or when) there is a Rockband 3, it will probably support SD-HC memory cards like Guitar Hero 5 does, but until that happens this is a good value.
Much positive can be stated about this plate: It is perfectly finished, black oxidized. In a typical Acra-Tech design it is hollow, what makes it very light. I see 25g approximately on my scale (below 1oz). Its edges are nicely rounded up, what allows the plate to stay on the camera without being annoying. Compared to this product I found the original Arca Swiss plate to be not only significantly heavier, but also unpleasant in touch when kept on the camera.But, there is a "bad news" in my eyes. Its the hex-hole screw head, for which user needs a 5/32 (4mm) hex Allen-wrench. I do not like that. I always prefer a large flat head with a slot, which I can turn using a coin or a key. If you are like me, and keep losing or forgetting these plates, here is more item which might be lost or forgotten!However, Acra-Tech's customer service is splendid: When I wrote them my opinion about the screw head, they just promptly shipped me a slot-head screw! Acra is obviously not only a fine innovative company, but it also has clearly a top class customer service, matching the quality of their precision products!
A smart looking carry bag for my sony cam. its sturdy as well and has got ample space to keep extra batteries and memory card.worth buying ...
I have owned one of these adapters for almost a year. we live in germany and use it to run our american blu ray player. never have had any problems. maybe some of yall are not looking at the watts before using this. idk. works fine and actually just ordered another one for an american tivo.
Well, I suppose I should have done a little more research on the differences between "open" and "closed" designs in headphones. These are the first open headphones I've owned and it's true what everyone is saying about sound "leakage" both ways. These headphones block out almost no sound from the outside, plus they allow a good deal of the sound they produce to leak out for others to hear. I suppose in some situations this is not a bad thing, but it makes them ill-suited for all but the quietest and most private settings.That being said, the audio quality they produce is fantastic for the price, especially if you can get a good deal on them. Music sounds very rich and full and for the most part doesn't require the usual tweaking and equalizing of lesser products to get a balanced sound. There maybe some adjustments you want to make for your own personal favorite style of music. I listen to a wide variety including Classical, Jazz, Country, Pop, and maybe a little Metal here and there, and I make some very minor adjustments, if any, to suit my taste.Others have mentioned the length of the cord. This is another feature that may be both a pro and a con. If you're planning to take these on the go with your portable media device, then the cord will become cumbersome and it will get in the way, and it will annoy you, and you will hate it, and you might trip over it. :-) On the other hand, if you want to just plug the headphones into your home stereo or computer or something stationary, but still have some mobility around the room, then the extra length is welcome.On thing to note is that the connector on the end of the cord is 1/4" plug, with a 1/8" (3.5mm) adapter. I think I would have preferred it the other way around, but again, personal preference.Overall I'm quite pleased with them, though when it comes time to spend another chunk of money on nice headphones, I'll probably go with at least a closed design, if not full a noise-cancelling set.
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 #.
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.
The EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM ultra wide angle ZOOM lens captures amazing colors and is a great walk-around lens. I'm very pleased with the image quality I'm getting from this lens. Wide open results are very sharp. This is a very nice size and weight for comfortable, sure handling which makes it a joy to use. Wide angle full frame corners are excellent for a lens this wide. This is a professional lens, very high quality with the "L" designation. It is fully weather sealed to protect against dust and moisture. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is perfect for the wide work outdoor landscape photography, indoor events such as stage work, parties, wedding and for other photojournalism needs.I spent months researching this lens. I debate between the cheaper 17-40L and the 16-35mm 2.8 II lenses. There is a big difference in price between the lenses. In the end, I felt that having the extra stop of light and wider angle was more important than saving a few dollars. After receiving the lens and doing some shootings, I have been nothing be astounded by the quality of photos I have taken with this lens. Images are very bright, and I do so love that f/2.8.This is the 4th Canon lens that I own: EF100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM, EF180mm F3.5L Macro USM, EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and the EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM.
The ink cartridges are performing perfectly. They are a good product at a bargain price. And they arrived more quickly than I expected.
I'm on the fence about this product, it's a good quality case with good looks and great functionality, however I'm unsure about the fit. I own a Canon Powershot SX130IS, and while the camera fits perfectly in its compartment, there is not enough outwards stretch (give) in the case to fit a memory card, four spare batteries and the USB sync cable. Without the cable, the case is packed and manageable, but I'd prefer to carry the camera's essentials for downloading on the fly. I may try reducing the battery count to two (one spare set vs. two) since the camera operates on two batteries and remove the memory card case in order to fit the USB cable.Also, the case zippers are tight and a bit cumbersome to round the corners especially with one hand. But I am pleased at the look and use of this case, just wish it was a tad deeper. I know the Rezo 60 is a better fit for this model camera (according to Lowepro website and bag finder) so I can't fully justify my complaints completely and fairly. But the price was right here at Amazon with my Prime benefits.Time will tell if I keep this case after a few outings or if I retire it from my Canon and use it for some other device.
This is a very attractive and well-made bag. It looks great on the outside, and I especially like that it does not look like a laptop bag. I can fit my laptop as well as the power cord, a few books, and any number of small items in the practical compartments on the inside of this bag. My laptop is 13.25 in by 10.75 in and fits easily, and a wider laptop would fit as well, though not one much deeper. The laptop slides between two lightly cushioned panels in the center of the bag and is secured with an elastic velcro strap across the top. The bottom of the bag is very well cushioned to protect the laptop. The side panels are less cushioned, but since the computer ends up in the middle of the bag with some things on either side, I feel that it is well protected, plus it allows for lots of space in the bag when not being used for a laptop. I like the zip top on the bag and the handles have a flat part which keeps them from sliding off my shoulder. Overall, a great bag.
This is really an amazing scope at any price, but a real bargain for the price it is being offered. If you are thinking about trading up to something bigger and you have a limited budget, you can be sure you are getting a lot more for your money. For example, I also have a Meade LX 90 8" SCT which is much more expensive, but not as good in terms of resolving difficult to see objects. In some ways, it is also more difficult to handle.This 10" Orion scope is not as formidable as it looks in the pictures. Each piece is &lt;30 lbs. and I don't find it particularly awkward to move them around. In fact, I can throw this scope across the backseat of my Acura TL without any problem and it's not very manageable if you have a canvas carrying case.The base might be difficult to get into the trunk of a small car, but I think for most cars you can figure out a way to get it in. Also, the set up is fairly easy and due to the simple design it is easy to use and stable. For a beginner trading up, it's a great investment overall and I wouldn't be scared away by the size or weight.Now that I know more about this scope, I'm a little disappointed I didn't go to the 12" to get even deeper views. However, I didn't see this scope and I've heard it's quite a bit more difficult to handle, but it seems tempting after using this one.A decision anyone will have to make is whether or not to get the 8" or 10" model. If you look at the dimensions and weight of each, you will see they are not that different. The clincher for me was for a small increase in price without much of a size difference, I can get about 56% more light gathering capacity. Sold!
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 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 am a trades person and I take alot of before and after pictures. It's nice to be able to get good shots the first time out. I can't tell you many times I've taken usless pictures of jobs that I could use for future work.
This is the most complicated alarm clock. Awkward button configuration and operation. The names are painted on and lettering wears off easily. Then, you have to write on the a,b,c, etc to know what to push to reset it. The automatic daylight time update function failed even after waiting for the previously offical time to pass. I threw mine out and it still operated.
Other than the infrequent 'rebuilding music library' message on startup, my Zen Xtra (40GB) always works great, has great battery life and stores more music than I have time to install on it. The software to add/delete music from the player is intuitive and easy to use.The only thing I wish would work better is using the device as offline storage. Too bad it doesn't work just like a memory key in terms of moving non-music data to/from your PC.
After two monts I can toss them away. Due to a poor design cable coming from one of the ear piece was torn.Sound is average.I would not recommed you to buy them.
Lost my original charger so bought this one.Turns out you have to put the battery in upside down to line up the little metal +/- chargers.Not only that, but the battery won't make contact with the charging elements without shoving several thick pieces of paper or cardboard into the front where there is a little ridge to hold it in. Doing this it finally worked but it's a hack to get it to work.Definitely wouldn't buy again.
I was afraid it would be too clunky but it's actually pretty streamlined. I'm really happy with this drive. It was super easy and fast to set up and I backed up over 2,000 high resolution digital photos from my computer in about 5 minutes. I can't see paying more for 100 GB of storage just to get something smaller, unless you have to carry it with you all the time. Seems to be working just fine.
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've been using a Microsoft Optical 5 button mouse for 11 years. I left it at a friends and needed a mouse tonight. I stopped by the local computer store and picked up the cheapest on the rack, this one.Never mind that it's only 3 buttons. My problem is that it's too small. I was told it was a full-sized mouse. Either it's not or my mouse is over-sized.I'm eager for tomorrow, where I will get my mouse back and tell my friend he can just have this one. I won't use it again.
The filter is easy on the wallet, yet is durable and well worth it. I have it on one of my lens and so glad i do. Why ruin an expensive lens when the filter can take the blow. . id rather replace that anyday.
I ordered the iPod and received it in a few days. Just what I ordered at a great price.
I suffered for quite some time with the shrill crackling sound of old factory speakers. I had given up on a quick fix. Once I had seen the box of the XA3021 I decided why not. Thank God!For [the price]it was money well spent. I've had no problems with whatever style of media I play through them. Excellent range of sound, high and rumbling low two thumbs up.
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
What good is a case if you don't get any screws to attach the motherboard with? It's a good thing I had some left over from the last computer I built. I was able to jury-rig something with those. I haven't powered it up yet, but advice from a friend has made me suspicious of the power supply. I might keep it, I might not.I guess it's a life lesson. Don't expect screws even if you should get them.Other than that, I guess it's... passable. A bit larger than I expected, but that's no biggie. The case is opened via the sides. The top is riveted on. 4 screws hold the sides on (2 for each side). Once those are off, slide the sides back, then you can remove them. Front panel can just pull off to make it easier to install drives. Inside, the area for the hard drives is mainly for SATA, I suspect. IDE would only be held by 2 screws ...unless you want a drive sticking out over the mainboard then you could have 4. This would've blocked a couple of connectors on the mainboard I used. The bottom spot is good for IDE, though (thankfully).The spaces for optical media (CDs and DVDs) have a little button on those covers you see in that picture. It's positioned such that if you press that button, it'll press the open/close button on the drive. I haven't tested to see if the drive will open. The covers are on a hinge at the bottom. They each tilt thusly. | / _ I suppose it'll work, if the springs aren't too strong.The space for a floppy drive (or whatever you decide to put there) doesn't have a cover. It's got a piece of plastic to fill the space if you don't install anything there, though. If you're one of those that -has- to have things aesthetically pleasing, you might want to get a drive that matches the color you want.If only they included the screws. I might have given a couple more stars if they had, and I wouldn't be wondering about the quality of the power supply. I advise you to plan for such troubles, if you decide to purchase this case.
I live ~30 miles north of Boston & Needham, Ma (where ABC, NBC, CBS, and GBH antennas are located), and I'm getting 21 channels. For a recieving antenna, I have a $29 Radio Shack 75 mile HD antenna taped to a 2 X 4 on my back porch (an HD antenna is realy just the UHF portion of a standard VHF/UHF television antenna, wich is a lot smaller than the bulky VHF elements), I could probably get more channels If I get a $75 rotor and mount it outside.As other reviewers have stated, the Samsung's menu only appears on the component output, so if your TV does'nt have a component input, just connect the "Y" output to your TV's, or VCR's composite input to set the unit up. I'm using the S-video output for regular viewing on my cheapo Emerson 27" ($180), wich is'nt a high def TV, but the digital signal is clean, no snow.
This is the best case I have found for the iPod 3G. Sadly, it was discontinued as quickly as the 3G itself, before its time in my opinion. I would have bought a second as a spare, and perhaps the Leather Sleeve as well. For the money, this is the best looking, most practical case on the market. Its unique design allows the user to access controls while still clipped to the belt, and does not damage either the iPod, nor the belt! It's soft suede interior and no-contact screen protector offer the best protection from scratches, and while I wouldn't recommend dropping your iPod while using this case, I would highly recommend it for normal, everyday use. The new 4G version will work with the 3G, but it's not the best fit. Incase could easily have accomodated both in it's latest revision. For the 4G, it's a must have.
Words can not describe the speed this processors works at. AMD has made a believer out of me.This is the 3rd pc that i've built and i got it all from amazon they rock. The new AMD 64 3400+ is super fast in gaming. pc3200 and a couple of raptor hardrives of course i'll get them from AMAZON.My SetupAntec Life Style Black Case with 380W (changed out psu)Extra Antec all Clear 1200mm Smartcool Thermally Controlled Fantemps cpu 37c full loadAntec Trueblue 480 PSUAsus K8V Deluxe mbAMD Athlon64 3400+ 2.2GhzRadeon 9800 pro, AGP 8x, 128DDRSound Blaster Audigy 21024 mb of pc3200Maxtor 250GB sata driveSony DRU-530ASony Floppy
This product was exactly the same one I replaced because I thought it was broken. As it turns out...........with most fans.............it just had to be cleaned!! I kept the new one as it has two fan speeds and gave my perfectly fine old one to my son!! It all worked out. Excellent product...........easy transaction...........speedy delivery! It'as all good!!!
Excellent, space saving, replacement for very good resolution CRT monitor that was failing. Easy to install on 3-4 year old Dell system. Has very good color, crisp images. Has a "quality" feel and good-looking design. Price was very good for an up to date flat screen from the top designer/manufacturer.
Gave it as a gift to a person who finally used it 45 days after purchase, past the 30-day return window. There is not a way to contact the seller, as they don't disclose their email addressThe unit powers up but cannot locate a satellite easily, even in open, unobstructed environment. If it does acquire one, it can only maintain link for 45-90 seconds. This unit was not refurbished, but is simply defective. Given the poor quality control of this seller, and even a worse customer service, I recommend that no one does any business with them
I would give this multifunction iPod dock/CD Player/Radio five stars but for four things:1) It's enormous. Really huge. Takes up half of my generously-sized bedside table.2) It's clock face can be dimmed, but the settings seem to be "super-bright" followed by "really bright" followed by "completely dark."3) It comes with a generous number of little plastic iPod docking adapters - but nothing for the now-ubiquitous iPod Touch. Since the directions stress the importance of using the proper adapter for your iPod model, this is problematic.4) It doesn't have a headphone jack. I realize that the whole point of the thing is that it's a *speaker* system, so why dock your iPod at all if you want to use headphones, right? Well, my husband snores and so I got this system hoping that I could keep my iPod neatly docked (and charging) on the table beside me and run my ear buds out of the speaker system. I thought this would perhaps solve the problem of waking up in the middle of the night tangled in my earbud cords and laying on (and potentially damaging) my iPod. No such luck. Although you can attach nearly every peripheral known to man to this sound system, there is no earphone jack.Now, on the plus side, good quality construction. Lovely sound. Nice bright display (if you consider that a plus). Not too hard to program. Blue-tooth adapter thingy included. Accepts may inputs and outputs. Reasonable price when compared with Bose.
As with anything with a fan, I thought that this cooler would get louder and louder as time went on. But as I write this it is silent compared to the ambient noise in the room.It cools my MacBook Pro 15" perfectly. I know this because if it is not on the cooler the computer with get hot and kick on it's internal fans in 3-4 min.The bad: Blue light is annoying but with a little electrical tape it's gone. Other that an easily fixed light, this is a perfect product.I would get it agin and suggest it to any friend.
Nice router, easy to install on MS Windows.I'm only giving it 2 stars however. Linksys won't support Linux, and their cards (WMP11 PCI card) has absolutely no support for Linux. It used to, then they changed the chipset and the drivers that the community wrote don't work anymore.If you're looking to WiFi your Linux box, buy Lucent or D-Link
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 purchased this for a Canon FS100 digital video camcorder. It was plug-n-play. No hassles and works great. Planning to buy the 16GB next.
I researched this lens quite awhile before committing to purchase. It was worth getting the Canon brand for my T3i. Excellent focus,not much loss at the edges; all that you would want or expect.
DVD lid would not stay closed tight enough. DVD would restart every time the unit was touched. Couldn't watch a movie for more than a few minutes without it starting over. Too much money to have to use duct tape to hold the lid shut!
Bought this as a backup for my Rebet XT. Works perfect, long life, and great as a cheap backup. No issues with the OEM charger as well. Will be buying more for those long trips!
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!
Came on time as expected - thank you Amazon. Works as expected - thank you Belkin. What more is there ? Plug it in !
I had a Canon Bubble jet printer years ago and really enjoyed it, but this printer is terrible. Paper jams constantly at the ejection point. Printing more than one page is an ordeal. Not recommended at all. Print quality is fine, but it's too much hassle even to get to that point.
Pros: the keyboard has a well thought out ergonomic design... too early to tell if does any good.configurable extra buttons on keyboardCons:software corrupted all of my keyboard/mouse drivers. had to reinstall windows"ergonomic" mouse cause more discomfort than it alleviatespoor wireless performance
I am not an audiofile, but for the price, these headphones are great! I do not have the problems about ringing in my ears that I do with the ones that go in my ears. I am mostly using them for Spanish instruction. I wish the cord was beefier, though. Sound is good.
I bought this when I moved to San Francisco 3 weeks ago, and at least for SF the Garmin is more than a little buggy. Since SF has several overpasses and freeways over streets, the Garmin has trouble when I go up an on-ramp and often glitches, suddenly thinking I'm on the road below. Once when crossing the Bay Bridge it suddenly thought I'd leapt off the road and headed over water, spinning in slow circles ... a situation it didn't correct until I was well into Oakland.I know that satellite technology isn't perfect, and it does a good job for what it is, but I'd at least expect the Garmin maps to know the difference between a one-way street and a two-way. Far too many times it plans routes that are either impossible or dangerous. Add to that the fact I've done store searches, selected the store I want to go to, and followed the direct route as instructed by the Garmin only to end up in an industrial park with no stores in sight. They really need to update their maps.
Last year I was in need of a new tripod for my camera after the cheap one I had for years broke.I did a lot of research. I wanted something that wouldn't break the bank, since I'm not a professional photographer, but something that was well built and had decent features. I was originally planning to spend around $50, but after looking up various tripods and reviews, I settled on this one. It may be double the original budget, but to me its worth it, and far less than the big brands.It's construction is very sturdy. Most of it is made from metal, as opposed to plastic. It's not a featherweight, but that's ok. It feels substantial, and the foam pads on the legs make it comfortable to carry. All the parts feel well damped, and while the legs don't lock, they're stuff enough that they don't feel at all flimsy or like they need it. The locks feel well constructed and have a key to adjust how stiff they are.As far as features go, this one has quite a bit. The legs have three locking positions so it can adjust to a variety of terrain and heights, as low as 10"! To aid this, the height adjustment shaft is two piece. The lower half can be unscrewed so you can get the tripod lower than would otherwise be possible. It also comes with a cap to protect the upper shaft's threads while split.Then there's the head, which has a metal quick release shoe for the camera that can be locked onto the tripod. The shoe itself has rubberized grip to hold the camera steady and keep the bottom of it from being scratched. What I really like about it is the three-way pan/tilt feature. It moves from side to side but also vertically up to 90. However, unlike most of these tripods in the price range it can be adjusted anywhere between 0 and 90, as opposed to being limited to 3 positions. As said before, the controls feel well damped...nice and smooth and the handles have rubber grips. It also has a bull's eye spirit level which makes it easy to level the camera. Finally, the head itself can detach from the base of the tripod..something normally found in more expensive tripods. This means you can use a variety of head to suite your needs without needing different tripods.I've had this tripod for over a year now, and couldn't be happier with it. It has a quality feel to it and a nice feature set at a reasonable price. I've used it many times both for professional shoots and for casual photography. Highly recommended!
I've purchased two of these devices. They work well for connecting an iPod to a home theater or stereo system. The iPod audio signal is passed to your receiver via the dock connector where it is amplified and played on the system's speakers. This results in a much higher quality sound than trying to pass the signal from the headset port.Be aware this device will not charge your iPod. For me, this is not a problem -- I just don't leave my iPod connected to my audio systems long enough to worry about a drained battery.One caveat: make sure this connector will work with your iPod dock connector. Not all iPod devices have the same connector. Bottom line: This is a cheap and easy way to connect your iPod to an audio system.
I am very happy with this product but i think that i need more than three tunes for my case :( it's so dark to use one tube
This printer's software and user interface are terrible. Trying to do a simple thing like scan a black & white document takes a huge amount of time. Printing from the network via Windows Vista is a nightmare.The amount of software installed is absolutely huge - do you want 8 programs to manage 1 printer\fax\scanner? That's what you get - including some lame photo software too. It takes over your computer.Would never recommend this. I'll be buying a different printer since it's too late to return this one and I don't have the time to spend trying to use it for simple tasks. The only thing that's reasonably easy is printing (but not from the network and not from Windows Vista!).
Do not buy any Toshiba HD DVD players. Press releases state that they are no longer in the HD DVD business. They have quit making them.
Although the case is attractive and of apparent good quality, more space is needed for accessories.The compartments just aren't deep enough. My surge cube doesn't fit comfortably anywhere. And the gray packet of info and cd's supplied with the macbook, just barely fits. I've decided to put this case in a larger computer carrier only because I'm too lazy to return it and because it will add additionaly protection for my macbook in the other carrier. If you intend to use a case for items other than the Macbook, buy something else.
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 recently upgraded my "entertainment system" to include a Pioneer plasma tv. Several years back I had purchased a DVD/CD player but from what I was reading, this "Up-Converting Player" was the way to go. Not disappointed at all. Handles all of my DVDs as well as audio CDs. Very satisfied.
I was very excited to get my Presto popper, and it worked beautifully (on an almost daily basis) for the first few weeks. I got excellent popcorn and was able to use each concentrator 8-12 times (not using any oil or spices). I poured the popped corn into another bowl and added a little salt and some butter-flavored spray to produce a low-calorie snack with some flavor. The number of unpopped kernels increased(but not to an unacceptable level) until the concentrator would turn very dark and crack, and need to be replaced. After a few weeks, however, the concentrator started cracking regularly after 2 uses. I used the same microwave and the same amount of time (carefully listening for the popping to decrease).Finally, the popper base melted in one location (dripping plastic on the microwave turntable), after 3 minutes of popping (longer than normal, but still within a normal range for popping). I had bought another identical Presto for my condo, and a similar pattern occurred - success at first, then decreasing effectivity. I don't want to have to replace the concentrator every two times, or deal with the possibility of another meltdown. I think the plastic must be affected by the microwave or heat over time. I will have to try another product. I'm disappointed because I really liked the popcorn that I got in the first few weeks.
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.
Mark is the only one who understands the technical parts of this notebook cooler and I bought it ONLY because he recommended it. I didn't even realize I needed one.I sit with my Apple PowerBook on my lap in the evening and YES, IT IS WARM, but I didn't think much about it. But since YES, IT IS WARM, I thought I'd try it.YES, IT IS NOW COOL. Thanks Mark! I'm so happy I'm not having hot flashes.
Easy to use and a lot of fun. We like the additional shooting modes...they do need some level of expertise but that's what owning one of these requires...
It worked the first time I used it.Haven't been able to use it since.Try something else.Has a pretty blue light.
This is a great SD card at a SUPER price. I just got it today and immediately started shooting movies with my new Casio EX-Z1050. This seller is really sweet too. I am just thrilled with my purchase. WHAT A GREEEEAT DEAL!! :>)
This item was great, it installed real easy and works great.Gerry
The SE is very well made and fits nicely in the hands. In fact, it is one of the most comfortable binoculars I have ever held. Additionally, it is lightweight at 22 oz. and hangs fairly well from it's neckstrap. The focuser is in a convenient position and moves firmly, yet easily, requiring about one and a quarter turns to move from extreme close focus to infinity. The diopter wheel is easy to set and, although it does not lock, it remains firmly in place. The eyecups are rubber and roll down for eyeglass wearers. Twist up eyecups would be more desirable, however, given the SE's tendency for blackouts, but more on this later. The SE line is touted to be "water resistant" by Nikon, but it is not water proof. This is not a problem for me as I do not plan on using it in the rain, but for those who live in damp or humid locations, this might be a consideration. The center axle is firm and remains solidly in place throughout a day's hiking.The glass surfaces are a deep, liquid green and cast very few reflections. Nikon's excellent coatings result in very bright images rivaling the views through larger binoculars. Color rendition and contrast are very good overall. Moderate pincushioning is apparent at the eyepiece. On axis sharpness is outstanding, offering the ability to pick out tiny details in birds and terrestrial views. Off axis, the view remains sharp until the last 10%, at which point it drops off. The fov is listed by the manufacturer as a satisfying 7.5, a figure that appears accurate from my comparisons with other binoculars. Internal reflections and flare are very well controlled. Eye relief is adequate at 17.4mm. The 8x32SE shares one unfortunate flaw with the other members of the SE line: blackouts. Eye position is critical in order to control this problem and twist up eyecups might contribute to mitigating this effect. Overall, however, the optical quality of this binocular is excellent.Other minor issues include Nikon's inexplicable policy of including rather poor quality accessories with its premium binoculars, including flimsy objective covers, uncomfortable neckstraps, and a cheap case. These irritating oversights are easily remedied by replacing them with much better aftermarket accessories, but for the not inconsiderable price Nikon charges for this fine instrument, a little more attention in this area would be very welcome.Included with the SE is Nikon's excellent 25 year no fault warranty. This is a valuable feature and it should be an important consideration when choosing any expensive binocular.To sum up, the 8x32SE is one of the very best birding binoculars available at any price and will satisfy any dedicated birder who wants top quality optics. The matters of waterproofing, cheap accessories, and blackout prevent me from bestowing it with a perfect score, but it is one of my favorite binoculars in this class, nonetheless.
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 ^___^
I have one for over 6 years and I just bought 2 more. Simple and short I take to my travel, most the time in my lap, in and out off the house, durable. Great price. Buy it!
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!!!
Feel free to read the other, more lengthy reviews here for a more technical lean, but here is my rather particular ear's take on these fine in-ear phones.Quality and build:The ER-6i's are well made with a few noticeable exceptions. First, the cord is a little too much on the dainty side for my taste. It is well within the acceptable range for this level of quality, I would just prefer something a little more substantial. Second, the rubber, flanged tips (not the foam ones), are just not of good enough quality (or is it quality control that is the problem?). For my money, something you are supposed to cram into your ear canal half way to your brain, should not have sharp edges. I ended up using the foam ones, even though I would have preferred the others, because I could never quite escape the knife in the ear-hole feeling the others gave me. My only other substantial problem with the build on these earphones, is that they are too small. If they really want you to put these things that far into your ear, and insist that you not pull on the cord to get them out, perhaps they might provide some method of extraction that is suitable. Certainly, the 1/4" of earphone not tucked into your ear canal fails to get the trick done. I ended up having to put my finger nails between the body of the headphone and a rubber cap on the end, and gingerly rocking them out.Quality of sound:In short: Very, very good. Perhaps the best in-ear phone I've ever heard, and yet somehow lacking. The bass response was a little light for me, and the mids were a little too narrow. But the over-all clarity and balance was very good. I find most headphones to be far too bright and tinny, but these did not suffer at all from that disease. The sound isolation was, as advertised, a great benefit to actually hearing what you are listening to.So in comparison to open air reference headphones, these are a little lacking, but for ear-buds they are great, and I suppose that is the main thing to remember here. These are meant to replace the standard Ipod ear-buds, and that they do very well. But, honestly, they didn't have to try very hard to manage that, did they?Quality for the money:Well that's the question isn't it? My feeling is nobody outside of an audio industry should own a $250 pair of headphones, which is really the only way your are going to get better sound that these guys. But are they worth the $100 they want for them? I guess given the rest of the options on the market, yes. But that yes is qualified, by my desire for them to fill out the mids and goose the bass a hair. The bottom line, these are, to my mind, $80 headphones masquerading as $100 headphones, so if you can get them for that, you certainly won't be disappointedOne final note, before you decide you are disappointed with the ER-6i's, you really owe it to yourself to try the foam tips, as they are much easier to get good sound out of than the others.
I bought this remote almost exclusively based on reviews here at Amazon. I only had one doubt when I ordered and that was with the beam power. I was worried about it not being powerful enough for my home theater. My concerns were completely laid to rest when I got the remote and it worked like a charm.My setup is a BenQ projector-centered system with my components in the back of the room (opposite side from the screen). So the problem with all the individual remotes (besides the fact that they are individual remotes) was only one of them (the Yamaha amp remote) was powerful enough to bounce off the white screen and back to the components. The Comcast cable universal remote was very weak and wouldn't work at all except pointed directly at the box. So we were doing all sorts of crazy poses to point the remote backwards and still try to push the buttons accurately.Long story short, the beam power on the URC100 is amazing. It not only bounces off the big white screen (painted with Flat Behr Ultra Pure White), but will do so at almost any odd angle. Now we can actually be BEHIND the components (in an adjacent slightly raised room) and still control everything.I love the fact that there is a separate ON button from the OFF button as well. Any one with a projector knows that you don't want to be cycling those things on and off too quickly. A single power toggle switch makes a dangerous combo.The macros are great too. I have a single button that turns it all on, a single button that turns it all off. I will be adding a remote control dimmer to the room later to dim the lights automatically (which it has the capabilities to do) when powering the projector on. I also have a macro to change the projector input and Yamaha amp inputs to the cable box, then the the HTPC, and back again. Before it involved picking up each remote separately. Quite a pain.One thing I can fault it is that my projector wasn't listed on the pre-programmed list of unit codes. I guess projectors aren't too high priority in most consumer homes, but they are sure to be in the future as their prices come down. However, it was extremely easy to program the buttons I wanted to simulate using the learning mode.The other thing I might complain about is lack of RF learning. I have an RF wireless keyboard that controls the HTPC. It would be nice to put some of those buttons on the URC100 so I don't have to go to the keyboard to pause, fast-forward, and rewind a DVD or AVI movie. Since this remote transmits in RF, I hoped you could program for it as well. Not a huge deal. I am still extremely please with everything else.Overall... In a word, this remote is "Awesome".
I have had two of these (the first was replaced for free). In both cases the shoulder-strap materials frayed and separated. It is too bad because otherwise it is a nice backpack.
I bought this a few years ago to scan 4x5 negatives, and the scan quality is very good.The software stopped working. I reinstalled one of the versions that comes with it (there's Epson Scan and SilverFast), but it's functionality is falling apart again. Now it won't scan color negatives correctly (won't remove the orange cast). Still works fine for slides and prints though.For b&w; negatives and very high quality prints, I get good results at about 2700 dpi. For good quality prints, 600 dpi seems to capture all the detail, and for snapshots, I use 300 dpi*.* I like to use a resolution that doesn't produce pixellation at the intended output scale--even if the pictures aren't sharp, they look better fuzzy than pixellated (IMO).The scanner does take some time to warm up if it's idle for more than 5 or 10 minutes. But it does a great job.One thing I have noticed is that a large JPEG file may not save, even though it appears to. I don't know if this is a Windows thing, or a scanner (software) thing, but it is best to Preview your files in Explorer before closing the file in the scanner application. That can be very frustrating after doing a couple hours worth of retouching on a scan. Large TIFs also don't seem to save at all. I am able to save JPEGs up to about 10 MB, TIFs up to about 40 MB, and larger GIFs. Bitmap images aren't worth working with, IMO, so I don't know if they save correctly.
I guess I got what I paid for! For just $0.49, the battery certainly charged, but when I placed it in my flash, it just didn't work! I tried using other batteries and the flash was ok. So my advice, buy a different brand!
I bought it for use a large flash drive to transport top secret government documents to third-world countries. Works great so far!I'm just messing around there, but the hard drive is great! Just don't use the software provided. Windows reads it just fine.
I picked up one of these units at Walmart. Had to take it back because it didn't work. Got a duplicate replacement. It worked for 3 hours. The antennae is crap, the electronics are stale crap. It's too light to use as a boat anchor. If you buy this unit, you have truly wasted $20. You've been warned!
Why pay when you can get it free from Verizon DSL?
After purchasing this kit for my iPOD I was so frustrated trying to open my iPOD with the fear of ruining it, that after several days of attacking it with the tools supplied and mediocre directions, I simply gave up and sent my player out to a company to do it for me. It works just fine now and no damage. Apple sure doesn't want people other then themselves to get inside these things.
The unit works as advertised. The preset ability is extremely useful. The only reason for not rating a 5 is that it would be nice if the display were on top of the unit for easy viewing.
The Antenas on this unit are so small they might as well not be there. If you live within a mile or two of a radio, TV, or Weather station you will get fair reception, otherwise you will not get any! Even the AM antena is undersize...The sound quality was very poor with much whistling and poping from poorly sheilded / poorly tuned circuits...There is no option for regular batteries, or DC power options.Connections for external antenas AM, FM, TV, Weather Band and high Quality antenas as options would be great.The Clock, alarm, display, buttons, digital tuneing, and flashlight, are well designed however.The company needs to put in a telescoping antenna for FM, TV, And Weather Band, and a larger AM antena, or they should take this product off the market as an "Emergency Radio".In an Emergency information can save your life and lack of it can kill you...The poor reception from this unit will not give you the critical information you need in an emergency situation...Come on GPX / YORX Electronics you can build better products than this!I returned mine for a refund...I have purchased an "American Red Cross FR400 Emergency Radio"and found it to be OK. It at least gets 2 Weather Band stations (instead of Zero on the gpx unit) and with a lot of finess manually tuneing you can get a few TV stations.I am trying A "Sony ICF-M410V Portable FM/AM/TV/Weather Radio with Sleep/Turn-on Timer" next; it has no built in charger or flashlight so haveing extra batteries is mandatory for emergencie use.Perhaps someone will come up with DC hand generator w/ batterie for powering any device with a DC adaptor / plug? One that works with cell phones would be very good for the next hurricane like Katerina.
This mic is very durable and is wired good, haven't had any problems and is much better than the headset.
I do feel silly reviewing a cable, but you're reading this *shrug*I noticed a few reviewers saying they had dangerous situations, so I wanted to reassure everybody i've been using this cable for over 3 months and have not had a problem. It's been running my desktop the entire time and I'm sure that with 2 Graphics Cards (running 4 monitors), I have well exceeded the previously mentioned 3A (~350W) limitation.
These headphones sound incredible now that I have had some time to listen to them and sort of "burn" them in. I personally did not pay attention to the burning-in aspect of headphones until I got these about a week ago. At first the headphones sounded good, but not good enough for my taste and the money I paid for them. After I read some more on the headphones, I discovered that you have to burn them in for 100 hours to achieve their greatest potential sound quality (balanced bass, mids, and treble).I have probably played at least 30 hours on music in the past week and the headphones sound extraordinary now, like I was hoping for. Sennheiser has made a good product, and when I get headphones in the future I will buy Sennheiser.
I am very satisfied with this. I have a smaller one and I needed a bigger one and they are both SanDisk.
I bought these in June 2009 for $89.95 from Amazon. I have not reviewed them as yet.They were my first real "audiophone" cans (although I realize they are sort of lower-end). I have used them after breaking them in as recommended. Whole new experience from what I have been used to. I also use them as monitors for when I play my electric bass and guitar. I do get some "wowing" on the low end of my bass strings when these are plugged in, could really care less, it's probably not what they were designed for.I will not review these headphones whether good or bad. What I wanted to say, as I titled my review, after growing up in the 70's and 80's with vinyl and then making the transition to cd and then MP3 such as with iTunes, is that (and this may be obvious) the limitations I hear when plugged into the Creative sound card on my Mac have nothing to do with the headphones and everything to do with the source. Lossless at least if not analog is probably the only way you can accurately evaluate these cans (or any other). The signal source of the audio for anything basically downloaded from the internet will reveal the source limitation rather than those of any headphone worth its salt.I think this is an important thing to remember if you are looking to purchase a good quality pair of headphones. Again, it may be very obvious but there it is.Cheers!
This radio failed my first basic requirement for any electronic purchase: can I use it without looking at the manual. In this case, I couldn't because the set was in some kind of "safe mode." Safe for who? I'm pretty electronics-literate - I can get just about anything to work, but this radio stumped me.Reception: I wanted this radio to listen to baseball games in my studio. I live in a sort of valley where reception is difficult. The radio can bring in the station I want, but not without a little static. It's possible of course that I could fine-tune it, but that would mean reading the manual... ok, I'll do that eventually.Sound: I haven't listened to music on it, just the baseball games, and the sound is good. Not tinny. But not enough better than the Sony shower radio I was using in the interim between the old radio dying and this one coming in the mail.I got the red one because Amazon was selling it for $50 less than the black one. If you want one, try to find it for around $100 or less - it's not worth more than that.
I must be a battery charger junkie. I bought my first NiCd battery charger when they first came out, and I still remember how big and awesome-looking it was. And it charged two AA NiCd batteries in, oh, 24 hours. Then the batteries would run down after about 5 hours in my Walkman. Those were the good old days.Anyway, nowadays I must have more than half a dozen battery chargers. What I like about the Kodak Rapid Charger is it does a very reliable job of charging four NiMH batteries in a few hours. The exact charge time depends on (i) AA or AAA, (ii) how many batteries, (iii) how much charge is left in the batteries, (iv) the total capacity of the batteries (e.g., 1600 vs. 2400),(v) room temperature, and (vi) random factors that even the electrical engineers don't have a clue about. Suffice it to say that a fresh set of 4 AA batteries will charge in about 3 hours, give or take half an hour. Much better than the overnight chargers.Also, compared to my Radio Shack stock rapid charger, the Kodak can charge any number of batteries, up to four, whereas the Radio Shack must do four. The Kodak also seems to trickle charge better, because on the same set of batteries, I seem to get longer life out of a charge down on the Kodak than on the Radio Shack. My other chargers are Ravoyac which I like the most, but the Kodak is also a good, and it cost less than a comparable Rayovac I was looking at.Anyway, this is a solid battery charger for AA and AAA batteries.
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 bought a different headphone splitter a few months back and it was terrible - the audio split the two outputs into left and right, and the sound volume was cut in half for both parties. This splitter keeps the sound just as loud as the original output volume for both people listening, plus each person can control their own volume. A great way to share music with people! I love this thing!
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 CHOSE THIS COFFEE MAKER AFTER READING REVIEWS ON MANY DIFFERENT BRANDS. I THOUGHT THE POSITIVE REVIEWS AND THE REASONABLE PRICE MADE THIS THE POT FOR US. HOWEVER I WAS WRONG. AFTER USING THIS POT TWICE IT QUIT WORKING. I CONTACTED PRESTO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD TO RETURN (AT MY EXPENSE) THE COFFEEMAKER. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK AND NO WORD I E-MAILED AND ASKED FOR VERIFICATION THAT IT HAD BEEN RECIEVED AND WHEN TO EXPECT A NEW ONE. I AM BEING TOLD THAT IT MAY BE 2 TO 3 WEEKS BEFORE THEY WILL HAVE THE PAPERWORK TO EVEN KNOW IF THEY HAVE THE POT AND MAYBE WEEKS BEFORE A REPLACEMENT WILL BE SENT. LONG STORY SHORT--I AM GOING TO WAL MART AND BUY A GE PERCOLATOR BEFORE I WAIT A MONTH FOR THIS ONE. AT LEAST IF IT DOESN'T WORK I CAN RETURN IT AND I WONT' HAVE TO DEAL WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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I bought this dvd player simply to be free to buy dvds of any region. In that respect, it is 100% perfect. My needs are pretty simple. I wouldn't say I'm easily impressed, but on the other hand, I don't need a lot of gadgets, or a complex menu.I have had this unit for about a year now, and no issues at all. Plug and play. I'm not great with techy things, but this was no fuss. Just take it out of the box, hook it up, and voila.I will never buy a "normal" dvd player again. Region-free is the way to go!For the parents out there who are going crazy trying to find Richard Scarry dvds for their little ones, they are still easily available from Australia and sometimes the UK. With this player, you can order them from anywhere and not worry that they won't play. I have ordered dvds online from amazon.uk, amazon france, and ebay sellers all over the world. I've never had a single problem.I also like that it came with eletical adapters, in case I move abroad again (I wish, but not likely!).The remote is easy to use, and includes a zoom function that I use sometimes to scope out details in the background. Very intuitive and user friendly.I hope it lasts forever, because I don't think there are many electronic items out there these days that are super affordable, super reliable, and super easy to use.Thanks, Sony!!!!!
Works properly. Now that the number of megapixels in digital cameras continue to increase, buying a 512mb or 1gb memory card would be a better investment. However, if you don't think you need that much storage, this memory stick produced by Sony will be a good choice for your purposes.
The mouse is performing as specified and is much faster and more agile than the wired track ball mouse it replaced. Microsoft delivered the rebate to me within weeks of my purchase. While it is not a deficiency and not available at anywhere near $10.50 AR, I would enjoy one or two extra buttons to take advantage of more of the options like 'Instant Viewer' without giving up the usual functions of the original three buttons.Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000- Sterling Grey ( 69J-00002 )
I'm a professional musician(guitar). I bought these to use as a Personal Ear Monitor. I had used set of over-the-ear sound isolation headphones (Direct Sound Extreme Isolation Headphones) until they broke. I was looking for a less obtrusive alternative. I play right next to our drummer and these earphones shield my ears quite well.The SE210's sound good but are lacking in bass. I ended up just adjusting the EQ and so that they sound good. I am also using them for my music listening when I am in noisy places.I couldn't justify spending the money to buy the most expensive pair that Shure makes, and am very happy with what I received for my money.
These speakers are amazing. I went to a computer store and listened to all the speakers they had for about half an hour, and these are the ones I decided were the best. As luck would have it, they didn't have them in stock, but I went home and found them here for even cheaper. Took 9 days short of a month to get here, but it was worth the wait. Highly reccomended, and you can't beat the price. I've got them in my bedroom and a listening to them at a reasonable volume, it's currently at less than a quarter power.
HiThis is a very good product, but be sure to purchase the rigth one.The first picture appear here is the product that is not permitted to sell in USA, because it has a lot of substance non permitted.The only one permitted is the one distributed by Johnson Pharmaceuticals. This is the item selling in this listing. Please tell to Amazon that the first picture is not the correct for this item.
This extension cord frees up space without any sacrifice in quality. I am ordering another one.
First things first. This product is INCREDIBLE. For someone who loves deep, clear bass, this is the best pair of earbuds on the market. I have had many other so called "Bass enhancing" earbuds but these beat them all hands down. If you are like me and have to have hard thumping bass in your music, look no further this is the product for you. Now my only word of caution is not to turn up the music to loud since the noise cancelling feature actually WORKS on these and could cause some serious hearing issues later on.In the end there is no better for BASS!!!!
I selected this photo frame based on reviews. This should get 4 1/2 stars if possible. I never ran the demo but I had it going within minutes of plugging in and copying my own photos to the internal memory. I know all about resizing images. The images I loaded were no larger than 50K, 640x480. Then I loaded up a Compact Flash card with 211 such photos, a total of 9 MB. I don't know what the upper limit is, probably only the capacity of the card. The images were shot with a Canon originally. The frame knew which to display horizontally, and which vertically. The display is about like a 4x6 photo - if you like the image in that size, then it will look fine in the frame. Like a 4x6 print, landscapes may be less than dramatic. No fault to the display, though. It does not play movies, it does not claim to, and those models that do are a lot more expensive. So, to quietly display photos on your desk, and not be too audacious about it (buy the bigger frame if you want to show off), this works well. I can't imagine that metal or a colored frame would look better. White is classic and versatile. The black margin around the image is like a matt, and I like the effect. These things are probably going to get less expensive and more common.Pros:- you won't be disappointed in the image quality.- menus are intuitive.- buttons easily accessable.- delay between photos, order photos are displayed, and transition are easily setable.- it has an internal battery, so it is portable to another room for awhile.- Timer is nice feature. Example: Auto on during work hours, auto off at quittin' time (it has a clock you set).Cons:- It is corded. But cord runs behind frame and off my desk invisibly.- Frame stand is not tilt-adjustable. Choose horizontal or vertical and make do with angle the factory sets (which is fine, but I would prefer tilting it up slightly more).- I only liked one of the transitions: "none". The others were hokie. "Fade" was not too bad. This is why I gave it four stars. A cross fade is more hypnotic, a wipe would have been fun.- It appears to display using sRGB space, not Adobe RGB. If this doesn't mean anything to you, forget about it, you are shooting in sRGB. There is not much difference anyway.
I'm very happy with these headphones. I bought these to replace a pair of Sony ED21LP (my first upgrade from the painful unit supplied with my Ipod Nano; a step up, but nothing special). I tried out several other models beforer settling on the Sennheisers -- including the Shure EC2s, which sell for nearly twice the price. Clear, crips highs, solid mids, nice resonant bass (but not overwhelming). I don't think you can do any better than this for the price (about $50 with shipping). Happy listening.
I've owned this printer for two years and have never had to replace the toner cartridge, which is good because those cost around $100.00. The 2100M is a fast, reliable machine that has jammed only once. I've used it to print 500+ page manuscripts (which took an hour to print out on my inkjet), envelopes, labels, and index cards. The only major problem I had was printing out a banner. The file size was too much for the printer to handle. So, I wound up rebooting. Everything was fine after that. This is an excellent printer for the money. It works with PCs as well as Macs (including my obsolete Performa).
I bought this one mainly as a portable replacement for my old headset, which supposedly had a noice cancelling mic, but it was hardly that. The DSP-400, on the other hand, works beautifully!The noise is greatly reduced over my old one, which plugged into the laptop's headphone/mic ports. The only problem I had was in no way related to the headset itself, rather with Skype's use of it (forced the mic volume way too high), but that was resolved pretty quickly.
It holds a butt-load of pictures or video. And it's pretty cheap. Can't ask for more than that.
Used this on my canon dslr and works really well! Bought this with amazon prime and it came on the second day of purchase!
The monitor itself: 5 stars.The warranty: 5 stars.Customer service: -1 star.I purchased a pair of SynchMaster 204B 20" monitors a few years ago. I am leaving this review here, as it will help address some of the flickering/brightness issues that other users are experiencing.THE BAD: My monitor started to flicker and would sometimes take a few "tries" to turn on. If this were a CRT, I'd have said it was a flyback issue--this is the nature and extent of the flickering. Looking into the issue, I found that the SynchMaster 20" 204B monitor line has a weak point in the form of a capacitor that habitually blows. Turns out that they went cheap on this part, and the result is flickering and "power-on" issues. A quick Internet search will reveal the problem. My unit failed a couple weeks before the 3-year warranty expired. This is bad news for my other unit, which has thus far received significantly less use. What I'm trying to do now is NOT leave the monitor in "stand-by" mode and instead turning it fully off when I will not be using it for more than 10-30 minutes.Phone-in customer support was worthless. Totally, totally, worthless. I was told by a representative that connecting both VGA and DVI inputs to devices would harm the monitor. She also wanted me to bring my computer to a power-off state and power them on once again, even after I had indicated that the problem (flickering and the display of a "gray screen") persisted even in the absence of video input. It was clear that the responses were scripted, and the script was of bad quality. I finally said that I'd have to call back with an update, and called back in for an RMA number. I accepted the scary $50 "bench fee" in case the monitor was actually fine--and I was told that this behavior was NORMAL for the unit! That is perhaps the most baffling thing of all: "Would you say that a monitor that powers-on to a gray or flickering screen with no feedback from the buttons and no OSD is 'normal behavior'?" was met with a prickly response and I was told that I didn't know what I was talking about. An appeal to common sense failed, too, and at that point I gave up on human contact (but for the RMA request) and typed out instructions for the technicians.THE GOOD: I trouble-shot down to capacitor level for Samsung--even including instructions on which board to pull if they could only do board-level repair--so it was clear that they would be able to resolve the problem. I also explicitly line-itemed the agreement to include a clause for return of the original unit (e.g. DO NOT give me a whole new refurb unit when this one has been wonderful but for this single issue). They honored this, as verified by serial numbers on the unit. The people doing the actual repair were just fine, and this is good. I sent my box (I keep original materials) to them, complete with RMA number, agreement, and instructions, and they sent the box back, repaired, without batting an eye.THE UGLY: I live in fear of this monitor dying, as it has not gone through the warranty process. When it does, I plan to appeal to Samsung on behalf of material selection, and if they deny me, I'll get a higher-quality replacement capacitor and do the work myself. This is a nice monitor hamstrung by manufacturing decisions that saved pennies per unit.
I'm satisfied for the price that I bought this lens($70).Keep the following in mind before purchasing:This Tamron lens is suitable for use with Nikon cameras which have a built in autofocus motor. There are some Nikon camera bodies that will not power the autofocus mechanism in this lens.Those cameras are as follows:D40D40XD60D3000D3100D3200D5000D5100
Most satisfied with the purchase. It fulfilled all my requirements. Delivery on time with no problems. Camera has been functioning well since purchase and have recommended it to friends.
I agree with Luckybook about this mouse, i.e. it is a good one.After a years' hard use the batteries would intermittently lose contact, but I adjusted the contact springs with needle nose pliers and fixed that up easily.Another similar model functions under the Logitech Unifying receiver system, which means you only need one transmitter for both a wireless mouse and and a wireless keyboard. This would be the more expensive Logitech M505.Which is what I would buy now instead (along with compatible Logitech Keyboard).
Works great to hide my equipment in the closet. like this poduct... easy to use and easy to set up...
Using this on my Canon f/1.8 50mm lens, it's fantastic. Great price, great quality, can't go wrong.
This card works excellent with my new Pentax FZ40 Camera. So far i have taken around 4GB worth of pictures using this card. So far it is very good for the price. I will definitely recommend this for a friend.
Great service, and fast shipment. I will definately come back to Amazon when I need another memory card. The price was much less than I could find it locally, and the size was much bigger. Thanks!
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.
The trackpad seems to work fine, a little bit of lag here and there. The keyboard was absolutely UNUSABLE. Key entries would take 3-10 seconds to appear on the screen and would often repeat 10+ times with one key-punch input. Initially thought it was interference with WIFI as bluetooth and WIFI both use the 2.4ghz band, but after shutting down the router, the problem persisted.This review pertains to:Apple Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard (purchased on amazon)Apple Bluetooth Magic Trackpad (purchased on amazon)Update (5/17/12):Bought a Rocketfish MRBTAD usb bluetooth adaptor. Works out of the box with both the keyboard and the trackpad. No software install necessary.
People who talk about having only 1 mile of range on their talkie don't really understand the way Radio Waves work. All GMRS and FRS radios are on the 462mhz band, what that means to the avg user is that it's pretty much line of site. If you can see the person you will be able to talk to them. Now you will be able to have about a mile or so of trees things like that in between you and the other person. If you have hills and valleys between you and the person you are trying to talk too, you will have problems hearing them if the hill or mountain is between you and them. At this frequency radio waves don't bend much at all, that's why it's going to be line of sight. Power will help somewhat a 1watt talkie won't have the range that a 3watt one has, but it's not going to be very much in terms of distance.People who say this talkie or that talkie works better just by range aren't explaining what their test conditions are, so you have no idea what is between them and the other person. If you wanted to compare radios like this....you have to have other radios in the test also, you can't tell anything from just one set / brand of radios in this kind of test.Simple rule for gmrs/frs radios, if you can see the general area the other person is you should be able to talk to them. If one of you is elevated your range will increase dramatically. That's why they put tv/radio towers on hills and mountains. One mile is typical range for almost all gmrs radios that are transmitting 500mw to 1watt. This same one watt would be just as good if you were 10 miles apart and able to see the area where the other person is.It's not the wattage that is important, for gmrs radios, it's the feature set on each radio that should be the main draw to a particular radio, not just someone saying I can talk only 1 mile with this radio. Want to learn about radio waves and radios, this site will keep you busy for eons. www.qrz.com
If you don't want to spend a great deal of time learning how to use a camcorder, this is the one for you. Easy, affordable and not complicated, I just love this handy dandy cam. Just point and shoot! Thats it!
Great Memory Cards, work just as described on the description. Came on time and no problems..I am using it on my Windows Vista Inspiron Computer and my computer process speed increased. I would highly recommended it.
The quality of the recording is amazing. I bought it for my classes and for meetings ...no matter where I sit, the recordings are very clear. Very asy to use. I did not purchase it for music so I have not been using it for that. This is definitely one of my better buys online.
Mounted the 60c on my motorcycle using this item. Works well. Seems very stable though I wrap the wrist band around the mirror for extra safety.
I've had three of this exact camera over the last 4 years (the fault for the replacements has been mine, due to the type of activity's I partake in and photograph). It is very versatile, and I appreciate the allowable adjustment in settings that is provided by default(and even moreso the CHDK hacks).
I had been saving up to buy two new amp/receivers, one for my livingroom and one for my art studio as well as and putting my current one in my bedroom. All this in addition to buying upgraded speakers for my studio and sticking my old one in my bedroom. This was adding up to a lot of money to have great sound in each room With this nifty little speaker selector I'm able to use the current amp/rec I now own (still planning to upgrade) and start running speaker wire through my apartment to each room. I've upgraded the type of speaker wire I'm using and added Monster Banana plugs to one set and the sound is fantastic. I have Sony 3 way floor speakers in my livingroom and some somewhat decent used speakers in my studio.It is great knowing I only had to spend under 70 bucks to wire up two rooms so far when I was expecting to shell out well over 200 just to get two rooms set up. I have a 5 disc CD player so I just load it up with music and head back to my studio for a creative, musical art experience. While this is a quality product, your sound depends on your amp and or receiver, type of speaker wire used, how your wire or cable is attached to your speakers, and what kind of speaker you have.I've noticed that by simply changing the speaker wire to a better quality, my stereo system has a noticably improved sound. Changing from wrapping wire around the speaker connecters to Monster banana plugs improved the sound even more. I look forward to a new, upgraded amp/receiver.If you aren't happy with the sound you get after hooking up your speakers to the speaker selector you may want to upgrade other aspects of your sound system. I'm delighted with each little change I make. The speaker selector allows you to upgrade your home sound system in a more economical way to get the most boom for your buck.
Works well for the price, if you are into a simple flash memory card that doesn't break the bank this one is for you.
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 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.
Don't listen to what these other bone heads say!This MP3 Player is perfectly fine!If your looking for a cheap reliable MP3 Player, this is the one for you!I wouldn't buy anything else!SurvivalMan
This is a remarkable bargain, considering the convenience of the unit and its performance. I use it in Maine lakes, with transducer reading through the bottom of my Kevlar kayak. I particularly like the ability to read depth and bottom structure. I use it to find 'reefs' and to troll over the 12 to 20' depths that bass hang around in summer heat. A set of batteries lasts about 4 fishing trips, perhaps 5 hours each.The F33P died after 3 months, but the customer service was incredibly fast to replace it with a new one. I've already recommended it to my brother.
The only use I have found for these headphones is to use them directly in front of the TV. Even then the sound is extremely poor. Any sharp noises like clapping or drums comes out as static. I have to fiddle with the tuning constantly to keep the static down, and that's without moving around. If you position yourself just right, have the tuning just right, they are almost usable. Don't even think about using these for music as that experince would be painful with these headphones. I also cannot use these in most parts of the house as they tend to pick up noise from Fluorescent lights and cordless telephones quite easily. Do not waste your money on these, as they are not worth it even if they were free.
Let's start off by first saying that this is a really good t.v. i was worried to buy online and then it turns out that my worries were right. it came to my house with a busted mirror. and thats AFTER they said that it was going to take an extra week to get to my house. now i have to wait for a refund, but not until amazon receives my t.v. back. so i probably have to wait another month before i can actually use that money to go buy the t.v. from best buy. if you get the shipping service from EAGLE GL, BEWARE! they have the worst customer service and phone etiquette. DO NOT BUY ONLINE. it isnt worth it. take your money to a retailer in your area and buy it there.
I have sent the message below 3 times. Why can't this problem be settled?I did not order the TIFFEN 58 UV, i.e., SKU# TF58UV, but it was sent to me and $12.39 was charged to my credit card. Please send me a prepaid mailer for returning this filter and reverse the charge on my credit card, and I will return this filter to you. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
I decided to buy this camera close to a year ago because a friend had one, and I love it. (I replaced a lower MP camera I had) We use it all the time for family pictures as well as my son's football games. This is where the zoom and action/sports mode come in handy (no more pictures of the whole field, and using a magnifying glass to find the "star" of the picture).With my older camera I always had problems with the AA batteries draining very fast. This camera has a rechargeable battery, that I have probably only had to charge about four times in the last 10 months, and I have taken hundreds of pictures. The preview screen is also large enough to actually be able to see the pictures.I always have people asking me about the camera and where I found it. I have been very pleased with this camera, and am not looking for a replacement any time soon!
This is the best mouse I've owned. I tried the wireless rat and it did not meet the reliability standards with the batteries and inconsistent operability. This optical wheel mouse works beautifully with the smoothest scroll wheel going. I switch back and forth between left and right hands for ergonomic reasons. The symmetrical design facilitates this practice nicely.
Well I've taken about 150 pictures now and I am completely impressed. Picture perfect colors and crispness. LCD is hard to see in darker settings. In most settings pictures come out great. Even when zoomed in all the way, pictures are still sharp and clear. Dim flourescent lighting can produce dark pictures but other than that, it's a great camera. Get it if you can find it!
Works well with my minolta digital and could also serve as a power source for other cameras as well. Very flexible in output voltage. Simple to use.
I was a bit sketical when I ordered this item, but have been very happy with the results when using my 580EX II flash unit. Even though I came with a warning not to use it when the flash is straight on I experiemented and find that even then the results of very good. It takes out the harshness often found when using a mounted flash. When I bounced it off of a white ceiling it worked even better. I don't use it 100% of the time, but I'm glad it's in my gadget bag and available whenever I do want to use it. It's a good investment in your flash photography.Bob Pavelsky--A Thousand Words--www.athousandwords.name
I purchased this tv in Feb. 2001, and it worked fine until October 2001. When I went to turn it on, it came on but there was no picture or sound, and it would automatically cut itself off after about 3 seconds.I contacted Philips Magnavox, and all they could tell me was that they could send a repairman out which would cost me 69.95 for a service call plus labor which would be around 250.00-300.00. I paid around 600.00 for this tv. Wal-Mart even refused to stand behind this product. I felt that it was a waste of time to have it repaired, when I could take the money spent for repairs and buy one that has a money back guarantee.
The Monitor Switch works quite well. Installing it involved some difficulties. Neither computer recognized it, and it had to be installed &#34;piece by piece.&#34;
I've read a lot of reviews on this camera and I can't find anything bad about it from anyone who knows anything about photography. There are those who say the camera is heavy..That's a plus , not a minus when you're trying to keep it still. There are those who say that the focus is out. Olympus will gladly fix it if it is in fact out, but before you say it's out learn how to focus. Even in autofocus mode you should learn the tricks. Overall the quality of the camera is nothing short of excellent. Dual Storage media is a BIG plus. Picture quality is among the best digitals out today. The Built-in Flash is probably the best of all digitals. Lens construction and quality is above average. The F2.0 is a real pleasure. Just think, where can you get a 400mm F2.0 lens by adding an attachment. Olympus E10 that's where...The controls are all outside so there's no messing around with the menu. They are all at your finger tips. This is one of the best ergonomic designs that I have seen in a camera. The viewfinder displays all the important info about the shot. There are controls for bracketing, compensation, AE lock, macro mode, Spot, Center weighted and EPS Multi pattern meetering etc..What else...Well there was some small talk about noise and dead pixels...I never experienced either the noise or the dead pixels (Just lucky I guess)but maybe some of the talk was a lot of bull....In any case, if you're moving from a film to a digital, this is the one. The camera will feel good in your hands and the results will be nothing less than spectacular. I know, I had a Nikon F100 and that camera was the best 35mm film camera that I ever owned.
The unit is very small and fits in nicely on the top of my entertainment center. I am using this with a 50" Panasonic Plasma and a Verizon FIOS TV HD DVR. I charged the battery for about 36 hours then put the battery in my Verizon DVR remote, ran the emitter to the front of the DVR and plugged it in. It worked perfectly right away, the emitter just sits on the shelf in front of the DVR. It is so nice to be able to leave the doors of our entertainment center closed. Both my wife and I are very pleased so far. Make sure and switch out the extra rechargeable battery about every 7-10 days and you should like it as much as we do.
This was my second order of these ink tanks for my Canon 4500 series photo printer. I am completely satisfied with these ink tanks ... and the price is pretty good, as well. I will keep using them!
All I can say is this tv is awesome.I have no cons whats so ever.the picture is awesome and the sound is very good,i like the fact that it has both dvd and vcr .I would highly recomend this tv.As far as people writing a bad review on it.It sometimes happens that people get a bad batch,have you ever heard of bad batch of cookies,and no im not female lol i am male and i use this tv every day.I give it a 10
These earphones are great, and should definetly be considered if your looking at the sub $100 price range.Some Pros:+Crisp and clear highs, awesome mids.+Durable Design.+Cool Looking.+Tons of eartips included, so you will definetly find a fit you like.+Case included.Some Cons:-There isn't much bass. Its not really a problem, but im just putting it out there. You can tweak your EQ a bit, and it will be fine. If you listen to primarily Hip-Hop, I wouldn't get these. I would get the Dr. Dre earphones.-The way you wear them is stupid and confusing at first. Once you learn how its not a problem. They stay in securely, and you can wear the cable in front or in back if you want. Now it only takes me a few seconds to get these in.Overall these headphones provide clear and crisp sound that isn't overpowered by bass. Im happy with them.Edit:After using them for a while I have only one complaint - they dont stick in my ears well enough. Out of all the earbuds included you think one would work. Oh well, I'm still glad I bought these.
I bought these DVDs after a lot of research and issues with all the "name brand" blank DVDs I had wasted money on.I bought a sleeve, burned over 100 DVDs (back-ups, copies and storage) and maybe had one coaster.Bought a second sleeve? 0-coasters.Third sleeve? A program glitch fried a few dvds (I was testing new burning programs).I have a few sleeves of burned discs that I still use to this day.Great product!
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've had this machine for over a month now, past the return date and have yet to burn one watchable dvd. Sony has been very helpful and they finally said I've got the wrong disks (memorex). I'm trying to record from a sony handycam so you'd think it would be a slam dunk. Not so. I'm not happy and wouldn't recommend this item to anyone.
I wanted a speaker that would not need batteries. This thing broke after two months of minimal use. I'm still trying to get "Dependable Resources" to refund my money. Weeks of emails, no luck. This product and Dependable should be avoided!
These are the best sounding earbuds I've encountered so far. I like DEEP bass and balanced mids and clear highs and this product delivers. I've triedEtymotic ER6 buds and was wowed by the brilliant highs but severly disapointed with the TOTAL lack of bass they produced. The Bass Freqs are superb for the low end and great on the mid and pretty decent on the high end -- they do not sound muddy, but aren't 'brilliant' like the Etymotic buds. If you have an adjustable EQ on your player (like on my Sandisk Sansa e280) you can boost the high end frequencies to taste -- problem solved for me.If you listen to bass heavy music (think Enigma, Black Eyed Peas, etc...) then these won't disapoint and you'll really appreciate V-moda for not trying to be audiophile buds and giving bass loving, EQ using folk out there an option to get great sound without costing an arm and a leg. I've already got 2 more Bass Freqs on order as backup and will probably buy more as I've not found anything that works so well with my listening preferences!
Operation was in now way intuitive. reception was poor all over the AM band and the right half of the FM band.Hard to handle without disturbing the volume control unless using two hands. (two-handed handling not easy while reclining.)I'll keep looking for a good, simple, easy to set and use, bedside clock radio. This one I will retire to a giveaway box as soon as I find a more suitable "waker-upper".My old Bose wave radio finally quit after nearly twenty years and I'm hoping to find a suitable replacement for less than $ 350.00.
This is a great GPS. I've used it nearly every day since buying it 3 weeks ago and we've had no problems at all. I would definitely recommend it, especially at this price.
I bought this lens hood as a replacement for one that fell off and was lost while I was carrying the camera around. As a lens shade, it does the job of keeping light off the front element satisfactorily, and shows very little vignetting even at 18mm, but the bayonet attachment is not as positive as one would expect, given the overall lens and camera quality.
These Subwoofers are awesome. They hit lows very good, midlows not perfectly but hey under $100 each, that's a good buy. 400Rms each that's enough to satisfy any bass enthusiast not competing of course. They sound very very good, you won't find 12's JL Audio or Alpine that sound this good at this price.Buy them you won't regret it.
As with the camera that I purchased, I used this film in a village in Honduras to give families pictures of their children and elders. It was easy to use, and the people loved the pictures!
For the purpose I wanted this did not serve better. I wanted this for a pk301 optoma projector.This one doesnot stand still once I place the projector..
We recived a older tv vcr combo with out a power cord. This one works perfectly. Great deal, great buy.
There's nothing I could really say about this product, but I works as it's suppose to. I'd recommend it to anyone out there that needs an extension for their USB.
As with all of the filters I have purchased from Tiffen, Nikon or B+W it fit the need. Nothing to get overly excited about but also nothing to get chafed about. It seems to be a quality product.
I'm one of those that doesn't really write reviews unless I really think the item deserves it. Good or bad. Luckily in the case of this cable I was very impressed. The cable is very thick and sturdy, yet flexible. Getting great video quality from it. Wish all cables were this heavy duty. Using it for sending video from an old VHS/DVD player to my projector.
I love this case! The only fault I can find is that the side latches don't hold the nano very securely so if you aren't careful when unsnapping it, it can fall out. Otherwise I think it is perfect. The color is good, design is good, style is fabulous!
Very easy assembly...Product does need to be secured to a wall due to height to maintain stability, especially when loaded with CD's and DVD's
there isn't anything else to say other than this is the fan to get when yours starts failing. Of course, you can remove your old one, add ONE drop of synthetic oil to the shaft, but that is a lot of work. Easier to replace it since the shaft will have wear from thousands of hours of use.
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.
This is a great little travel bag for compact video or digital cameras. Just enough room for the camera and a battery charger. Several pockets hold memory cards and batteries as well as a slim tabletop tripod. Very convenient size and weight that makes it perfect for walking tours, etc. An SLR and lens would be a very tight fit if possible at all.
I bought a new Digital Camera and bought this 8GB SCHC card with it. It showed up a few days after the camera so not a big deal. UNFORTUNATELY it is a piece of garbage. Took 32 pictures at 14mp and it said the 8GB card was full. Not only that but 10% of the pics were corrupt. I reformatted the card with the camera and got 47 pics with the same reult (card full/ lots of corrupt pics)3rd time i got 152 pics with about 25% corruption. 4th time 52 pics and same results. I then reformated with the PC, same thing, reformat with pc and the camera, same results. I was leaving for a 3 week grand canyon rafting trip 2 days later so I had to go buy another SC card. I bought a different brand (Delkin) of course and it works perfectly.On return from the trip I called Beach Camera but since I didnt have to original packaging they wouldnt replace it. Who ever keeps the little cardboard sleeve the cards come in after you have to rip it in half to get the card out. I guess thats one way to get around warranty issues. They told me to call Transcend and they would replace it since it has a 1 year warranty. SO, I called Transcend and was told ,"No problem just fill out the online form and mail it back and in a few weeks well send you another card." PROBLEM, The online form requires you to put in the product # found on the cardboard sleeve or you cant even finish filling out the form. Its not anywhere on the card itself. SO, I had to call Transcend again and get the product # to finish the form. The Cusomer service rep did tell me the card has a lifetime warranty vs electrical problems (not 1 year like Beach Camera told me). Physical damge voids warranty obviously.I hope the new card works.....even though I'll probably never use it since I had to buy another card before the trip.
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 received this DVD Recorder with a defective remote controller, so I have been unable to use it (no timer recording, no finalizing a disk). I have now spent three weeks communicating with automated voice mail trying to find out how to get the remote controller replaced, and sent five email messages, that have resulted only in receipt of another telephone number, resulting in no help. If anybody knows how to penetrate Panasonic's customer service morass, I would be eternally grateful
I primarily use this unit while walking out side during lunch break. Hence the review is based on the usage nature of the headphone.Good1. It stays put. Staying put is the reason, I have purchsed the headphone in the first place.2. You can barely feel it.3. The cord has some built in untagling feature. Unlike the cord of a regular headphone, the cord is resistant to tangling, making knots etc.4. You can still hear out side sound. This is a huge plus for me while walking out side. I WANT to hear noises of cars and bikes in the street.Bad1. The sound quality is good, but not superb. This is no big deal for me. I am actually trying to walk and the quality of the music sound is not of paramount concern for me.
When I purchased the camera, I was impressed by its small size and the camera was easy to carry in my pocket. The camera was easy to use too. Unfortunately, the camera is poorly made, and the H light (signifying a mechanical problem) began flashing after the second roll of film. The camera lens failed to retract, and I had to take the camera to a repair shop for repairs. Buyer beware!
What I liked:1) 1080i hdv looks great on my hd tv2) Did pretty good job of showing 1080i on a 4:3 TV using composite output (Transcoding 16:9 HD to 4:3 SD was great!)3) The DVD came out great (in 480p resolution) when captured using Pinnacle studio at DV resolution (You need to set iLink setting to ON when capturing HD formatted tape).After couple of days of using, I found the lens cover get into a weird mode. The cover closes in camera mode and opens when you turn it off. I played with a small button by the lens or may be ejecting the tape did fix this problem. I almost thought of returning it.What I wish it should have:1) Dongle for S_Video should have been shipped instead of Composite dongle2) You need 1394 port on ur pc to be able to capture the movie recorded on the camcorder. Sony should have used the built in USB port for sending video to pc.3) Has limited dubbing features (i.e Limited pass-thru features): You can't connect ur VCR or old Hi-8 camcorder and copy that footage to the mini dv using this camcorder. iLink is the only way allowed.4) Wish it has more optical zoom and better low light handling.I still think its a great camcorder at that price.
I have seen several type speaker units, nothing compares to the polycom. The built-in speaker sound is clear and crisp when listen. There are no &quot;pops&quot;, faded sound when both parties are speaking at the same time. Of course this is made for business conferencing, I use this unit at home for personal use aswell. Polycom produces the best quality speaker phones and accessories. I highly recommend it for any type purposes.
I bought this DVD player because it comes with the HDMI to DVI cable. I already have a 65 inch HD ready Samsung tv with a DVI input on the back. I thought for $150 this would be a nice improvement over my 6 year old non-progressive scan player. At first I could not get the DVI to work no matter what I did!! How frustrating! With component cables it worked fine but with DVI cable... nothing. I called the customer service # at Samsung. The first two people I talked to couldn't help me. The third person I talked to gave me a firmware code to type into the remote of the dvd and like magic, it worked perfectly. It turns out I needed to turn off the HDCP (High Def Copyright Protection). My tv does not support HDCP and therefore wouldn't play without this feature being turned off. I wish they would print this in the instruction manual. Once that was resolved, it works great. Picture is great. Big improvement going from 420i to 720p or 1080i (I just can't figure out which I like better!) The customer service agent said they have gotten a lot of people returning the player because they can't figure out how to turn off HDCP. It's too bad that they make it so difficult to turn it off.
I've been using my Sony Bravia for about two months and I LOVE it! I only have it hooked up to the antenna for now (until I break down and get HD) and it is a 500% improvement over my old tube TV!!! It has a great picture and the remote and controls are super easy to use without looking in the manual. The picture (color, etc) is easy to adjust. Amazon had the best price I could find when I was ready to buy it and ABT had great delivery. I am extremely happy with my purchase and I would buy this TV again in an instant...
I have a Sony A55 which comes without a shoe cap. This item fits snug and will keep the shoe from becoming soiled. I don't use the shoe but if I did I might have an issue with how difficult it is to remove as it fits quite tightly. For me it works perfectly.
The camera surpasses my wildest dreams. It it a very easy camera to use. It is also easy to downloan. Anybody who orders this camere is in for a very pleasent surprise.
Battery arrived early worked like a champ gotta love that and I saved money the whole time.
I received a genuine, brand-new-in-box Sony CR2025 with a use-by date of 2020. This is a ridiculously low price for this battery. For reference, I purchased from Best Deal Supply, so do not take this as necessarily applicable to other sellers.
I've bought other Kingston products and have never had any problems. If you need a 1GB micro SD card then this is it.
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.
maybe i have a small head.. i dont know. but these are ill fitting. glad mamazon gave me a refund.
I've had this camera for more than 2 years and it has been pretty good to me. Takes really good pictures on sunny afternoons, but could do a little better at night. Recommended for beginners!tip- get energizer rechargeable batteries! they work great with this camera and last for half of a year!
As with another reviewer, the quick release is a problem. It gets jammed and I can't get the camera off, except after several minutes of pushing and pulling. No confidence in this head. Otherwise it works fine...
radio is good quality for the price. On/off button needs a good fingetnail to operate. Station tuning is easy. Would recommend to others.
i still haven't figured out how to transfer pictures from my camera to the computer but i bought this cord and it fits and seems to work. the camera is second hand so i think i must need some kind of software for it.
Your choice- a cheaply priced, off-brand cord that works great (this one), or one that costs 10x as much and works no better.I may not be a Rhodes scholar, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, and I'm glad I bought this product!
We bought these so our baby would stop getting into the DVD cases that we had stacked on our shelf. She hasn't touched them since.
I don't know if maybe we are doing something wrong BUT I cannot seem to get online for my six year old granddaughter. we worked on this for hours. Seems like every screen name we picked was already taken then we got to the part to choose a character and it just would not work. Maybe I don't know what to do but we followed the directions. She went to bed and never even got to play with it yet.
i got this for my b-day at march, first it works prefectly fine until it wont turn on anymore after a month. I can still hear the music but the screen is completely blank. I tried to returen it but i past the 30 days return deadline. This piece of S**T pissed me off. F*** creative. DO NOT BUY THIS, YOU WILL GET NOTHING!!
[...]. the only drawback to this item is that youhave to reboot your cable modem, router and pc at least once a week to maintain a good connection. I havent had any problems with it so far. Setup and install was simple. Good product for great price
Bought this pda and i loved it so much i created the zaurushacks.com forum for people to meet, exchange info, troubleshoot, etc. hope to see you all there.-joel
This is an excellent piece of hardware that offered a serious performance/reliabilty upgrade from an old P-75 that we were runing as a proxy server for our network. We have 12 people sharing a broadband connection and this thing is fast and stable. About 10 mins after pulling it out of the box and disconnecting the old proxy, we were back on the web. The built in 4 port hub is a real bonus especially if you are just connecting four computers or less, since no additional hardware (hub) is required. If you want to connect more computers, just plug the hub into the uplink port or one of the other ports and away you go.
I got this Mp3 player for my birthday 6 months ago and it has broken twice. The first time it broke the sound would go in and out because of the fact that the headphonejack was poorly connected. I tried using other headphones with the same result. I sent it back and got it back about 2 weeks later, but i had to pay for shipping.Then recently the sound was going in and out again, then one day when i pulled it out of my purse i saw that the top had fallen off because it had only been glued on and the on button fell off because of this. My cousins on button on his also broke. From what I've seen they don't put a lot of work into making quality products. Personally I would recommend a Sandisk because they are pretty good.
This product didn't even make it to the house with out getting broke. It came in a plastic bag inside a plastic mail bag. I know it was not very expensive but it wasn't even worth that.
I would give this cartridge a negative five stars if I could. I go way back to the 1980's in using computers. I have written many books and could always get 300 type-written, double-spaced pages from one cartridge. Until now, I have never had a complaint about the amount of ink in a cartridge. Then recently, I was given an HP All-in-0ne printer. I bought the twin pack of cartridges, and in no time, I was out of ink, in spite of the fact that the ink level displayed on my screen indicated that the cartridge was 1/4 full. The second cartridge did no better, but it showed I still had 1/2 of the ink left, even though it wouldn't spit out so much as a dot of ink. I figured those two cartridges must have been defective, so I bit the bullet and bought another twin set. I have printed about 15 pages with the latest cartridge, the ink shows 3/4 full, but it no longer prints. Yes, for each recalcitrant cartridge, I cleaned the cartridge as per the printer instructions. However, the only way I could get any more printed pages was to install a new cartridge. So, the barely-broken-in cartridges were obviously out of ink. I called Hewlett Packard, but they were no help. I am not paying exorbitant prices for cartridges with a smidgen of ink in them. I am looking for another brand of printer and will never buy another HP product again, especially not their cartridges.Pain Banishment, Not Pain Management: A Non-Invasive Treatment for RSD, CRPS, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraines, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Pain ~ EVEN WHEN NOTHING ELSE WORKS ~
Very nice lows...I matched mine up with a Syntax Olevia 32in LCD TV...Well worth the money!
This thing is pretty heavy, putting it onto my carbon fiber tripod probably doubled the weight...The hydrostatic locks WORKS- you turn it 20-30 degrees and the ball isn't moving.The quick-release lock is a bit fiddly, but the quick-release plate can be clicked into place without having to use the lever, which is nice.The head is also a bit big. My Gitzo Traveller folds its legs upward and I can't completely close them but it's close.
Producto excelente y buen estado entregado a tiempo y en condiciones &oacute;ptimas altamente recomendado el vendedor y con buena credibilidad
This gadget gave me the ability to receive a few extra channels with my ATSC receiver plus I was able to pick up some existing channels without having to turn the antenna.Worked Great!February 6, 2008 The second output went out but it still works on output one.
This Bag is as cute as the camera- Its small and will do a nice job of protecting it from the elements and any banging about. It lacks any additional room for extra battery or memory storage cards. It also has a belt loop for a fanny pack or regular belt. A longer handle for over the neck or shoulder would be nicer. Additional space would be nice too. The actual cameras wrist strap can hang out side and then be used as well.
I do like the audio fidelity of these headphones. I had high hopes for much better noise-canceling ability. They do reduce the noise some, but not nearly as much as my cheap, passive, "drum phones". Though my drum phones have less fidelity, I'll be wearing them when I mow the lawn. And I'll be wearing the very comfortable Philips at the office.
What I wanted: A cooler for my laptop since it heats up a lot when I do anything intensive.LIKED:- Durable. Feels strong and well built.- Noise level is minimal. You'd have to keep everything quiet to hear it.- The USB power cord has another USB port on it so it doesn't take away any.DISLIKED:- The USB cord to power the device is flimsy. After some time, the cord would fray and come loose. Eventually I had to buy a third-party replacement which is BETTER than the original.- It doesn't cool as strongly as I'd hoped.OVERALL:- A well-built cooler. There's a reason why it's expensive. Buy some canned air to clean your laptop, too. This alone won't keep it cool.UPDATE (2011, June 30):- It still works. I keep it on high setting all the time now so it is audible in a quiet room. I'm using the third party power cord. I've lost the four rubber plugs that puts some space between it and the laptop, but I don't feel any lost benefit.
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These are great little creations. I had trouble with other earplugs falling out in the middle of the night and me waking up as a result. But these stay in place the whole night and really help with small bothersome noises that keep you awake. The little wings on the ends are the best for keeping the fit just right.
I would have wanted to know if Amazon.com is an authorized B+W dealer. I would have wanted to know if Amazon.com sells grey market merchandise. I would have wanted to know if The filter I purchased is grey market. The filter I received from Amazon is a very different color than my other B+W UV filters. I don't purchase filters from Amazon.com any more. I am looking very carefully into who sells grey market and who doesn't. Jean
I've enjoyed this keyboard for the few weeks I've had it. We have a decent sized monitor and routinely sit 4-6 feet away from the computer and have never noticed a drop in signal. We also use Mac OS Lion and have had no problems running the drivers and achieving full keyboard functionality with the available extra function and media buttons.
This bag fits well for my canon SX10IS camera. Apart from the camera compartment, it has the pouches for storing memory card, 2 to 3 sets of batteries. The camera compartment also has a divider using which you can separate the camera and other accessories (like USB cable,lenses). The weather proof cover at the bottom of the bag is also an added advantage for this bag.I ordered this from Amazon and they shipped it with in a day.Over all I am satisfied with the bag and the service from Amazon.
What is everyone talking about, when they say this machine is trash???? In my point of veiw, it rocks! Got it for my birthday yesterday, and i have only had it for what now not even a day and im in love with it....PROSI find the software is simple to use such as iTunesThe sound is high qualityThe games are coolThe touch wheel thing is awesome!There is fool proof instructions, you cant go wrongConsYou have to be near a computer to charge itIt doesnt have long battery lifeWell overall its still a great product and so it the whole iPod family.
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.
My daughter is an art and a photography student. She needed a quick camera that she could get shots and results right away. This worked
This lens is essential to getting good underwater pictures with either of the new Digital cameras that Reefmaster offers. I took mine to the Cayman Islands and after only a few shots, decided to leave the lens on for almost all my underwater shots! The improvement was immediately &quot;clear&quot;. Get one!
It really helps to make the sky look better and not washed out. A good product for the money .
1 simple word that came on my mind about my orders...perfect... :)
I had a 16ft Sondy HDMI cable that I had to buy from Fry's as I had just bought a new TV and didn't have an HDMI cable on hand. It was only 16ft yet it cost 100 bucks and I full well knew there were longer cables for much cheaper online. Anyways as soon as I had a chance I ordered this cable and as soon as I received it I switched the cables out - the HDTV quality was *just* as good as the Sony and there was absolutely ZERO signal degradation even though this cable was more than twice the length of the previous HDMI cable I had. Not to mention the cable is thick and just looks/feels like it's very well built. Lastly, I needed a long cable that also had 1.3a compliance and this cable had that as well.If you need a long HDMI cable you should feel confident that this will do the job just as well as any other overpriced cable you would end up buying anywhere else.
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.
Fit's the Canon T2i no problem. Pouch under the lid will hold memory cards and the small extras. Outside pouch is very roomy. Strap is a little stiff but I think it will work in over time. The low price makes this an excellent buy.
Go to Radio Shack for this. The converter overheated as it was plugged in and sparked upon connecting the appliance to it (well within the 1600 watts specs). It fortunately burned out prior to damaging anything. Definitely an unsafe product from my point of view. No UL or CE approvals stamped on it.
I bought this product, and I love it! It is clear so I can still see the color of my ipod, and the hard case covers the screen. It also comes with a attachment that can be used to attach your iPod to a belt. I would definitely recommend this product.Apple iPod nano 3G (3rd Generation) 4GB/ 8GB Clear Hard Case
I purchased the Rebel 2000 after a couple of months of serious comparison shopping. My decision came down to the Nikon N60 and the Rebel 2000. The cameras share 90% of their features but the Canon provided 7 point autofocusing, 35 zone metering and a depth of field preview. You would have to spend almost $1000 to get these features on a Nikon. The only reason I even had to make a choice between the two was because the Nikon has superior optics and a more sturdy &quot;feeling&quot; aluminum body. The Nikon felt great in my hands and while I enjoyed the light weight of the canon, I was fearful of it's ability to take a beating. Then, I thought...&quot;will i abuse my camera...NO...could an aluminum body handle a 4ft drop from my hands?...NO! So what's the difference. Don't be afraid of the alloy body! Some are under the impression that if it costs over $100, it should be heavy? Enjoy the freedom that these new products and the materials can afford us. The lens mounts hold up just fine. Most beginners will only buy two lenses anyway and won't change them very often. I have a trusted friend in a camera repair shop who says the new plastics are plenty strong enough and he hasn't repaired one yet. This is a great camera. I give it 4 instead of 5 stars for a lack of spot metering. Don't buy the standard 28-80 lens. It's lacking. Buy a body online for less than $260. Save your money and then buy a 28-105 or 28-135 USM lens. Always buy good glass! You won't be disappointed with this buy.
I bought this TV as a replacement for my Sony CRT with price as a primary consideration. I got what I paid for. I had it less than a week when I had to contact Westinghouse customer service due to a corrupted display. They had me do a soft reset. I had to do many more such resets to recover the display over the next 6 months. After 6 months, the display developed a line across the middle. The TV has now been with Westinghouse for a month to be repaired under warranty - "awaiting parts" I'm told. I'm not impressed and would not recommend this TV.
I have owned Creative products before, and have generally been happy with them: I have a MuVo I have been using for about five years, and have Soundblaster Audigy cards in my machines at home.The Portable Media Center is a bad effort by Creative, and for several reasons:1) It has a nice screen, and if you play WMA files with album art, the art displays. However, if you have MP3s with album art, forget it. I tried to get Creative's help with this, and got nowhere.2) Some MP3 files will not play at all. You get the message "The item is missing or damaged. See Portable Media Center Help on your computer."3) Some MP3s play, but with weird glitches in the first ten seconds or so. It sounds like pieces of the file are skipped over at high speed. This is repeatable (when a file has this problem, it always has the same glitches in the same places.) Creative was no help with this.4) Periodically the machine forgets it has an internal speaker (pull the headphones out of the jack and you hear nothing.) If you reset the device then POOF, the speaker works again.5) Though the PMC is VERY expensive ($500 for a 20Gb device that can only play Windows Media Video files?), Creative has never released an update for the buggy software. I have been checking the Creative web site for a year and a half (since I got the player as a birthday present from my wife) and they have not put anything on there since 2004. They released half a dozen updates for the Muvo firmware for my other player, but nothing for the PMC. Apple updates their iPods, why can't Creative update their expensive clunker?6) Creative will not help you with any problem after 60 days, unless you either buy their Support option or pay them $13 for a half-hour call. They tell you to check the web site for information, but they don't even admit to the problems I have been having on their FAQs. (I know they are aware of these problems, because I have read other people's complaints about the player, but they pretend the problems don't exist.)One comment about the player itself. The ergonomics are strange. The rocker switch on the left only works when you are in the menu system; you cannot use it to skip from track to track while playing something. The rocker switch on the right is not a "wheel" type rocker, though it is circular. There is no "up" or "down" on it, though it would have been trivial to use that for volume, which would have reduced the number of switches (and the cost of the product.) Because there is a special button to escape to the menu system, you could have got rid of every button on the right, and had exactly the same functionality. Maybe they needed a box big enough to hold the battery and hard drive, so they decided to fill the space with buttons.There are preset buttons on the top of the unit. If you press and hold one, it will "bookmark" a song or video. Pressing the button later will return to that content. I have never had a use for this feature, and fail to understand what having four song or videos available by pressing one button is useful for. (Maybe you need theme music when you enter a room?)The video iPod is smaller, the Archos players play all kinds of formatted video, and virtually every other player in the universe can display the album art from an MP3 when playing it. There is no reason to ever consider buying this player. I am surprised Creative is still selling it.
I've purchased 2 off these now for my panasonic sd9 video camera and they are performing perfectly. a great product for the price
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.
The Garmin nuvi 360 is amazing! I live in Atlanta and it is incredibly accurate. It's never gotten me lost and has already saved me on numerous occasions.
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.
they refunded my money in full after dvd recorded started not being able to format dvd rw anymore, got full refund in two weeks, so far check has not bounced, glad i had this warrenty..
I bought this unit because my ooold Lexmark bubblejet finally died and I thought - why not go with a multi-function unit. This unit overall had decent reviews on several different forums and the price after the rebate is *$99*. very hard to pass up. The flaws most people mentioned (no USB cable included, speed, software issues) have been of no consequence to me. I had an extra USB cable and I think the speed is good (keep in mind i'm comparing to my old lexmark). Printed picture quality i think is great considering this isn't really a photo printer to begin with. The only problem I had was that I tried to plug the USB cable into my 4-port USB hub instead of directly into the computer and apparently the hub didn't supply enough power - the device failed to setup properly during the software/hardware install. After consulting the troubleshooting section of the manual, I switched the cable from the hub to the computer and everything worked great. all in all, i recommend it.
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.
This hub installed and works fine and looks very finished on the desktop. The only problem was cutting the hole for it which was larger than I could do with a hole saw. Also, be aware that there are no output ports on the back (underside) for USB devices that don't have to be frequently connected and disconnected (printers for example). I did not reduce the overall stars for these issues because they were part of the product description. I do rate 'usability' at only four stars because of the tendency for the 'insert' to pop out of the surrounding ring occasionally when a particularly tight plug is removed.
This product is for the most part just like all the other GPS's on the market. They work just fine for the most park but tend to have some quirks. For instance, sometimes there is a delay with the voice prompt of when to turn - but usually only a few seconds behind - and sometimes it gives screwball directions to a destination. But other then that I am very happy with the product and I doubt that I, or anyone else, could do better.
Bought the DWL-926 along with Dwl-G520 to set up my system. I was alittle apprehensive, but with the "setup wizard" I was online all over the house in no time, w/o a problem. I don't have it exactly where I want it, but have time to tweak it as I go along.I have had everything hooked up for about 4 days and I can't believe the speed on every single computer, you wouldn't be able to tell which computer is direct wired or wireless. I have been looking awhile and was leaning toward Linksys, but then I switched my phone system to cable based and the phone co. sent me a D-link VOIP, and was impressed with the ease of that, so I went with D-LINK, and very glad now with my decision. Not to mention the price, I am very pleased. Thanks AMAZON. Thanks D-LINK
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.
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.
This is one of the easiest to use cameras that I have ever had. we just had our first grandchild so naturally we wanted a camera that would be easy to just pick up and get a quick shot before the moment passed. This camera is perfect. Once you have it set the way you like your favorite picture is just a click away. I also ordered one for my father who is in his seventies and not a gadget person at all. He loves it! Thanks!
Paid for laptop, seller never shipped laptop out, never recieved merchandis from sellar. FJA
I sent this as a gift for a friend in the US. She called me on the day she received it and said she was delighted with it and I could tell by her voice that she meant it. She said that she and her husband had rekindled their romance over a tete a tete tea party! Anyone for tea?
It works as advertised, at least in the US. No complaints on the speed of charge. Easy to use.
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
Intech Beta balls perform as well as any other brand on the market, at a fraction of the price. I am a 12 handicap and have friends with 5 to 26 handicaps who all use the ball and are happy with it. It has distance , feel,spin and rolls nicely on the greens. My only concern is that if it becomes too popular the price will go up.
The TV is great. I'm still trying to get the best color settings figured out, but that's to be expected.The only complaint is the verticle light shift that is noticed when you are either above or below the center of the TV. You can definately notice a decrease in brightness. That makes the height placement of the TV tough, ie. if you play a Wii standing up vs. sitting on a couch for a movie.Overall I'm very pleased. No snags or hitches anywhere.
I was excited by all the features offered in this unit for the price, but living with it has left me feeling otherwise.1. Weak weak weak remote. Point directly, push repeatedly, and Maybe it'll work. Buttons are tiny, not lit, etc2. Lowest volume TOO LOUD! How can a product be made like that?3. Amplifier dead after 3 months of light use. I'm calling the company tomorrow, it's got a 1 year warranty, but I'm not hopeful. Even if they ship a replacement, I don't think I want it!...
Ok, let's be serious here. Any player you buy is going to havean amazing picture. Likewise, the sound on any machine will make VHSseem pathetic. So what you want is ease of control, and reliablity. This is an OK machine, but after trying both, I settled on the Panasonic DVD-A320 over this on for a few reasons. First, the 6 channel discrete output for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS that you can't get on this model. Unless your tuner has a decoder, this feature is worth the extra coin. On the 320, you can adjust the dB level of every individual speaker output. &lt;NICE&gt; The remote is very intuitive making control an breeze compared to the confusing Hitachi and RCA button butchers. I've experienced absolutly no pixilation or skipping as others have on this model. My only complaint is that they couldn't be bothered to throw in a lousy s-video cable with the package like they used to. A small loss on a great machine. Pay the extra and buy the A320 model.
I wanted to get a Bluetooth adapter because I had recently bought an LG VX8600 cell phone, and wanted to take advantage of its Bluetooth capabilities. After reading reviews on Amazon and other sites, I decided that this adapter seemed to be the most well-liked adapter out there. So far, I have been very happy with it.Pros: Works, and works reliably. Have had no issues with it causing my computer to become unstable, as seems to be the case with other adapters. Connects flawlessly with my VX8600, and allows me to transfer pictures & music, use the computer as a speakerphone, and use the phone as a modem. Also gives you serial port access to the phone, so you can use software like BitPim. Software is streamlined and functional. Anycom seems to be actively working on new versions of the drivers and software. They even claim to have Vista and x64 support, although I haven't tried it. Has a blue LED that indicate the device is active, but luckily it doesn't stay on all the time.Cons: Software included on CD is buggy. But, if you go to Anycom's website you can download the latest version of the drivers and software, and they seemed to have fixed the problems. Don't even bother using the CD, just go to their website and get the latest version. Also, more expensive than many other adapters -- but you get what you pay for.Other thoughts: Works great, just make sure you download the latest software. Highly recommended if you want a Bluetooth adapter. Sure, there are cheaper ones out there, but this one works great.
I am writing this for anyone that is looking to buy a Samsung DLP HDTV. The model that I bought was last years model the 720p so it was on sale you could say for a bargain at under $1000. I saved over $800 on this product and let me tell you it is the biggest and best purchase that I have ever done on my own. I am a senior in college and I just moved into a new place so I wanted to get a t.v. with HD but at the same time a big one if I could afford it. All in all this product is great and I reccommend it to any and everyone that is looking into buying a Samsung television.
I tested out a bunch of ear buds for our Assistive Listening Device receivers at our church before ordering a large quantity. In my opinion these little Sony ear buds give the best overall fidelity and bass response for your dollar. I now use these on all of my personal MP3 players here too. You could pay a lot more and not be any more pleased with your listening experience than with the Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia product.
I initially purchased these speakers for my art studio. They have never made it there -- I am using them at home because I can used them to view video downloads on my television (with the addition of an RCA cable). These speakers also include a small cable that you can use to connect your iPod to an auxilliary device in your car. I'm not an audiophile, but I am pleased with the sound and the appearance of these speakers. I would like it if my video iPod felt a little more secure in the dock, but that is my only criticism. I think the price is right on these speakers, and have recommended them to my friends.Edited to add that over time, my iPod sits even less securely in the dock. The adaptors don't hold it completely vertical, and if it tilts back, the sound cuts in and out. So now I have to try to rig it so that it still plays.Edited again to add that I have two of these units, and have had to replace one because the small adaptor cable doesn't seem to work, and it is very difficult to position the iPod so that it connects with the dock properly. Still, when everything is working, the sound is great. 9/1/10.Edited again to add that I ordered a new headphone jack cable to replace the cheapy auxiliary cable and it now it works great again. So now I have an extra iPod dock of inferior quality taking up space (Logitech). (9/14/10)
I love the picture quality of CL's WebCam Live, but it designed to sit on a flat surface only, it seems. Putting it on my desk would leave too great of an angle between the lens and its object, so it is sitting on top of a pc speaker, which gives it more height. However, there is no way to steady it, so continual adjustment to keep the camera as still and as leveled as I need it is necessary. It has three legs, two of which are "clawed" at the ends, so I don't understand how it fits a notebook or an lcd monitor. I just don't like the design. It is picture quality is fantastic though.
We purchased the Sony 400 DVD player in August 2005 and had no problems for several months. However, in early 2006 we lost all the title information we had manually entered. Essentially, the machine "reloaded" all the discs, wiping out all the information. We reentered the information a few times and it kept doing it.We called Sony and they suggested that our power wasn't "clean" enough, so we purchased an expensive power conditioning unit (it cost more then the DVD player!!), retyped all the information and had the problem again. We contacted Sony for a replacement unit. We had the same problem, and the unit was replaced a second time.With our third unit, we haven't taken the time to reenter the information. Instead we are using printed spreadsheet to keep track of our CDs/DVDs.Sony says they have no record of anyone else experiencing this problem, but I see from other reviewers on this website, Yahoo Shopper and Remote Central that this is not the case. It's been very frustrating.
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.
I didn't have the Extreme II or I so I can't compare this card to anything else really. I use it with a Panasonic Lumix FZ4. I don't have a lag with snapping pictures or anything. All I know is @ the camera's highest settings, the card takes about 1172 pictures. The link to my camera isPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical ZoomThe highest resolution I can acheieve on the camera is 2304x1728. Good card as far as I can tell.
Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster System ( 8225P )This is a fantastic device, does exactly what the description claims, was easy to install and is foolproof if you pay attention to the instructions. I particularly like the Blue LED which lights up if too much "RF" interference is present which would cause weak performance. Pay attention to it during install and you can control your devices from clear across the room. My home theater consists of some fairly high end electronic componants (which are installed inside cabinets with closed doors, totally out of view) all of which are controlled perfectly with the Hot Link Pro. I have two Hot Link Pro's, one being controlled with a Harmony One remote, and one with a logitech 550 remote. Also, should you have to call Microsmith for assistance (the customer service numbers are included in the paperwork) you'll find all the help you need, friendly and personal. I was thoroughly impressed with Microsmith.Now to the disappointing part. Both units I ordered looked like they had been used before, or that someone attempted to install them. Missing tape on the emitters, broken emitter caps (which were easily fixed), one was missing the velcro tape and receiver eye mount/screws. Obviously not shipped "factory new". I found that very odd and called Microsmith who are sending replacement parts. Figured it easier to do that than send these back for replacements. This is the reason for 5 stars, for a fantastic product which works flawlessly. If I was only rating the seller they'd get one star, and that would be too generous.
I was happy with this headset for the 8 days it worked. On day-9, no one could hear me on the telephone. After checking connections, amplifier batteries, etc., I concluded the headset had failed. I assume this is not common, but certaining an inconvenience for me. It's going to take several weeks to get a replacement by the time I navigate the supplier's return policy. Also, the connector is apparently Plantronics proprietary and not easily connected to anything except the telephone.
Obviously the better the connection speeds, the better the picture quality, but I get good results even with EVDO service from alltel...impressive
I carry one in the poncho pouch attached to my gadget bag shoulder strap and another in my wife's. Very handy and easy to use.
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.
This is a very powerful sub, I purchase this to replace my 12" eclipse dvc sub that takes too much room in my trunk.This sub is no only smaller than the eclipse but it sound even better. I'm running a eclipse xa1000 480rms to the sub I think if I run a bigger amp it will be even better and pounds even harder.
Left channel would not work. Seller offered a full refund - so no problem there, I just didn't want to go through the hassle and I really liked the price I payed for them.Solution:Fault is in the 3.5mm male to male cable that was with the system. I replaced the cable, they work great, and I still got a great deal.
had this headphones for a while now, simply love the feel and sound quality.Great buy!!!
I bought this for using with my Creative Vado Camcorder, but it will definitely work with any other pocket camcorder or photo camera. The movement is sort of limited since there are no moving nor extensible parts, but for this price and size is a really good option. After all, is better having a limited tripod that no tripod at all.
substantial material and well made. connects well with no extra effort. this wsa used on audio cable with no adverse affect on sound
I primarily use this pouch for for small accessories (IE: wireless remote, SD cards, etc) AND filters. I was very concerned about loosing or damaging these items otherwise. This pouch is the perfect solution, and I do not find it to be too bulky... goes well with my Kata DR-467i Digital Rucksack. I recommend this product hands down![...].
... 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.
The day after I installed this on my home computer my PS/2 ports stopped working. I called tech support from work, and he suggested removing the ports from Device Manager and rebooting. (He did not note my case #). No ports were listed. I called again. The new rep was worse, demanding I hot swap the plugs in my old keyboard, a known no-no. After 30 minutes he told me to call the comp. manuf. Next day I did: they said replace the motherboard. I called MI again, and he escalated me to Level 2 but they were closing. The next week I called everyday but their phone system was busted. So was their website. Finally today I talked for an hour with "Manny." He said take it to the shop and have the ports tested and find out why they fried. The shop can tell me THAT they are fried but not why. Company does NOT stand behind its product, and basically gave me the run-around. RUN!
product was new, in package, as described, arrived quickly
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.
The Epson Sytlus Color 740i printer is exactly the same as the 740, except it comes in Apple iMac translucent colors. The base is milky white, the top comes in blue - but is available in all 5 colors for a few extra dollars. Quality is great, speed is good. Consider the Sytlus 900 if you want a faster printer. It also prints slighter higher resolution. It is a little larger too, but only comes in beigh plastic
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.
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 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.
i bought on battery life was around two hours. some batteries did not register - as if they were depleted. i checked each battery with volt-ohm meter first to make sure they were good. thinking it was a reject i sent it back to olympus for service - i need one for my job and turn-around at olympus is listed at 10 days so i got another one at a retail store. same exact problem - this is a lemon - i can't speak for olympuses other models - this one only uses one aaa battery - DON'T BUY THIS!!!-pj
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.
Battery fits perfectly in OEM charger and camera. Works great and is a lot cheaper than the Panasonic version.
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.
Just got my speakers. I bought a cheaper version of Altec Lansing for a bday gift (the cost was around $60) - and they sounded AMAZING. So I bought this higher end Altec Lansing for myself. I'm a DJ so I have a very finicky ear - for the price you can't get any better than this. Some of my CD's are recorded very basey and the sound levels are distorted and they sound perfect on this system. Even though these are portable, i'm thinking about buying another one so i have one at home and at the office (so I only have to lug my ipod around). They are smaller looking than in the picture (which is cool because they're really portable) - and they have a very stylish flip out design for the docking station and stand. The antenna hides nicely away also. I highly recommend these!!
I own one of these, it came packaged in my Dell XPS Renegade. Sound in a Windows environment is good, as indicated by other reviews. But in a gaming environment for example World of Warcraft, and not just this game, I and other user's have experienced the squeal of death, wherein the sound will become replaced with a high pitched squeal, and may hard lock your computer. Either way this can only be corrected by rebooting. Check out the forums before buying any creative labs products. BUYER BEWARE!!
Because it is so easy to carry around, there is more opportunity to use it.
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!
I was a bit reluctant to buy this because of the name. I did find out that it is made by Samsung and that was O.K. for me. I paid 2000.00 for this 5 years ago. Other than the remote being just "FUNKY", I have no complaints. The picture is as bright, clear and beautiful as the day I first powered it up. Even though it is only ED, my family and friends who own HD's can't tell the difference, of couse with a HD signal. Picture quality in standard broadcast is not that good, actually awful. But who would buy a ED or HD tv without having a HD incoming signal? If I can find a new "old stock" of this same unit I would buy it in a heartbeat. Especially for the price you would be able to buy it for today.
Hello Guys! I decided to buy the i-F2 speakers after I had spent 1 night browsing the net and reading reviews and articles about (what seemed) a million products... I am working on a boat, so I wanted to have a portable, small unit that i can travel with and that can handle some abuse and I didnt want to spend more than 100$.I love my music and like to take it to beaches or mountains and have it playing LOUD:)Well, this little mini suitcase is just perfect for me and exactly what I needed. Close it and zip it up and it can handle to be thrown in a bag and doesnt even mind a little spray!My ipod sits securely inside and i dont have to worry about carrying and/or loosing additional cables or attachments. The sound is -considering the size- very good, the spaekers can even handle my drum'n'base and the sound definately provides spontanious party material.The little remote control also lives inside the unit and cannot be lost (well, if you always put it back in its little garage). I gotta say the volume buttons could have been a tiny bit bigger (they re just as big as a holepuncher hole) but its still easy enough to handle.Here another GREAT thing: The speakers dont need any battaries! YEAH, finally someone thinks about the environment! They are charged just like an ipod (just plugged into the wall) and a little display tells you how much power there is left. It also means that your ipod wont be constantly overcharged what a lot of other speakers do and which could make it freeze. And of course no need to buy battaries again and again! It EASILY handles 6 to 8 hours playingtime (thought it ll never die!)Aaaaaand still more advantages: the charger cable has exchangable wallplugs (European, UK, USA, Australian) which is another great point for travellers!All I can say: Stop reading more reviews! if you need a smart little speaker unit with great sound for less than 100 bucks..... just order it! (ah, it took less than 5 days to arrive at my house). Enjoy your tunes whereever you travel!
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.
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.
This cooler is huge. I bought one of these, but it didn't fit inside my PC case. What good is a CPU cooler if it if it doesn't fit inside your PC?In all fairness, it does have a copper base for better heat transfer and neat-o looking tubes coming out of the base, and due to its size, I'm sure it cools well. Unfortunately, I couldn't use it due to its size.
We have found this product to be very helpful in storing our DVDs. They aren't getting scratched as much since they are stored in the player itself and the menu screen that lists all of the DVDs has been very helpful in locating the DVDs in the player. We are very happy with our purchase and the price we got from [...].
I had a Linkstation drive / print for years now and I was extremely satisfied. I have a PS3 and recently I was shopping for a DLNA server, I bought this one, and although the DLNA service works fine so far, there are a couple of deal breakers:1) The admin web interface is extremely slow, I have no cluse why every click take over 10 seconds !2) If you enable DLNA or PCast which is the Primary Reason this whole 'Live' product line exist, the thing is Continously Reading or Writing from the LinkStation HardDrive, even if there are no clients connected to it !! This will basically kill your hardrive after a couple of months, or drive you nuts as it is very noisy. Its funny on their web site they acknowledge the problem and they suggest, you 'DISABLE' the feature if to resolve it; I can't imagine that.I'm definitley returning this Joke!!!!!!!
never thought it would be worth anything, but I got it almost for free and it works really well for over 6 months now... always hanging in the power outlet, charging my two iPods
These earbuds are awesome. I was first not very impressed with it until I took it to my gym. The gym has loud music, loud machines, etc, and these earbuds were able to drown 99% of the sound when I put the volume about half way! Coming from a apple earbud user, these things make a huge difference! The bass is great (not too overpowering) and the sound quality is really good for the price. The cord does seem a little on the cheap end, but they're really not bad and it should last you years if you take care of them. I would easily buy these again in the future and I suggest it to anyone looking for great value earbuds.
POC! This product is a complete disappointment. It is made out of very cheap materials, the picture & text quality is almost unreadable, and I could not even get the video to work. Shame on you Avermedia for such a poor quality product. I returned mine after working with it for a few days.
I ordered 3 of these DVD storage boxes. Two of the boxes are in perfect condition, however there is a slight problem with the third box. The black vinyl covering on the third box is loose and distorted in the front of the box, right below the metal label holder.
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 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.
These are the highest rated foam earplugs, and they work great. Fit is way better than most of the tootsie roll sized foam plugs you get in stores; these are specially molded and fit in perfectly. To install, you pinch the ends a bit, put them in your ear canal, and let the foam puff up until it fits your ear. It filters the low rumble and wind noise very well, but not the high frequencies, so you can ride safetly but still hear sirens and horns just fine. Also works great for mowing the lawn or running gas powered gear. Liked em so much I got 2 boxes. You should too.
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've had this 2 months and I have had no problems. As billed. Crystal clear recordings and XM radio, when there is a signal. Don't fool yourself and think this will work indoors and on the move without an antena hooked to it, but on the beach or on the back porch with a cool one it works fine. Much better than an IPOD! Fair battery life.
This is a fantastic Bluray/DVD/Audio disk player. It is just what had hoped it would be. Good job Samsung!This easy to use device plays correctly (after doing the firmware upgrade using the built-in Internet connection) all the Bluray disks I have tried on it. This includes the "Pirates of the Caribbean" disk which is a hard to play disk that works correctly on very few Bluray players out there. I have an earlier (now obsolete) Bluray disk player that can not play the "Pirates of the Caribbean" disk.This Samsung player plays my older (non-HD) DVDs with very good quality due to the high quality built-in line doubler technology that gives my older videos an attractive high definition look from the older technology lower resolution video disks.Audio disks and MP3 audio disk even play! This will simplify usage by my tech-challenged family. One disk player will simply play all of the disks we have.There is only one request for a change to the player that I would like to propose to Samsung. When you put a new video disk into the player you may encounter video disk menus. Samsung now requires you to use the remote control to press "Enter" button that many times must be used for even simple watching of Bluray disks. There is no way now to substitute pressing the "Play Button" seen on the screen by pressing any of the front buttons. I would like to see the "Forward Arrow" button currently on the player front panel be programmed to execute both the "play command" and the "enter command" every time this front panel button is pushed.Many older DVD players have a similiar programming and therefore did not require the remote control to be found to just simply play videos. The Samsung now does require that I find may video player remote and press enter to watch a Bluray video. A simple firmware upgrade can fix this annoying problem. I hope Samsung sees my plea written here and provides such an upgrade.This is a fantastic Bluray product. I am delighted and hoping that soon a firmware upgrade will appear and simply my future Bluray disk playing.
Believe the reviews. My device was never able to get a GPS fix but would work with a manual input of location and time until I downloaded the updated software for the SD card. Now the system does not even power on. Talked to the customer service office three times asking for help and all they offered was to sell me another mysky for $99. Was able to finally speak to Carlos Fernandez, the supervised, after leaving two voicemails only after threatening a lawsuit. He was of no help and offered the same deal. Don't buy this item. I will not buy any other Meade items based on my experience with the mysky.
Excelent product....there is nothing as good for the price....I own it with my media player slimdevices squeezebox, and they match perfectly!If you have a small to medium room, and a pair of speakers with at least 89dB, this product is for you!!Vitor
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.
It stops the lost cap syndrome. And I like the cord. It allows you to use the cover on different lenses.
The comfort and noise isolation are really awesome for ear buds in this price category.Beware: If the audio quality of the music you are hearing is good, don't go up to the max volume because it may make you deaf => awesome volume.The wires are a bit sleeker => More wear and tear and longevity probs.Overall: worth the price.
This is an exact replacement for the high quality, precision made suction cup mount that comes packaged with the Nuvi unit. Unlike many such suction cup products, this one sticks. I bought an extra for ease in "cross-decking" my one Nuvi unit between my two cars. I just leave the mounts in place on the windshields of both cars and move the Nuvi and power cord to whichever car I am using at the moment. A good convenience. Note that I attach this mount to the windshield. I have not tried the red-disc mounting plate that allows the mount to be attached to a pebbly-textured dashboard... I was scared off by the warning that once you attach the red disk it is extremely hard to remove.
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 purchased this unit over a year ago, and ever since I have been using it extensively with my desktop, laptop and PS3. It works as advertised, no problems at all. I recommend it to everyone in need of high-speed USB transceiver.
The sound quality of the splitter is so so. But it is useful when you travel and orders audio tour. Two people can share one audio guide. I would not use it to share music.
All I can say is that if you have a decent set of speakers attached to your computer it makes life grand. No more keyboard, do it all from a comfortable position on the couch or dance floor.Love it!!
my headset port broke and doesn't work so hot anymore. complete waste of my money. sound is distorted, horrible, etc. don't buy it. yeah its cheap but still not worth it
This item LOOKS great and has the SONY name...but its performance is definitely lacking. Upon engaging the machine, a buzz is heard. Watching a DVD is best. Only a slight buzz and the picture quality is adequate. But inject a VHS tape and the machine's buzz goes into overdrive. It is EXTREMELY loud and it will buzz along with the movie like an added track of unnecessary white noise.I'm still looking for a good replacement. I was ready to send this back the day after I bought it, but held onto it and will probably donate it someday soon.
This type of card came with the digital camera I purchased and performs great--I've had no trouble with them. Everything works as it should with the camera and uploading onto my Picasa Photoshop Program. I just went from a 128MB card to the 512MB card so I could get more photos on the card. Service was fast--received it in about 4 days.
I won't start to use a new lens unless I have one of these before unboxing it! you never know! the coating on todays lens's can scratch easy and ruin them, also this is the real thing I have purchaced a lot of filters that were of questionable quality possibly counterfeit but there is no doubt with this Tiffen that is the real deal!!!!
I ordered one of these some time ago to use with a PowerMac G5 Quad so I could have a microphone jack at the front panel. It works just fine. I have heard the buzzes and static that other reviewers have mentioned but a simple un-plug and re-plug of the headset (or sometimes the whole USB adapter) and the noise is eliminated.I have also used it on a Windoze box I have that has a funky front panel headphone jack. It is instantly recognized by both Mac OS X and Windows and is configured into system operation in a few seconds at most. What else can you get for less than five bucks for a computer that works as well??
I thought these wipes would be safe and handy for my Macbook Pro, but they left an annoying film that was hard to remove!
I will state categorically without doubt that there is no difference between this "gold plated" HDMI cable and the ones you get at Best Buy etc. for $60. How they get away with such a transparent scam I don't know but you can buy the same cable to do the same job for under $10 and this one is excellent.
Digital home video is the wave of the future, and this camera truly expresses it. This camera comes close to perfect. It offers EXCELLANT picture quality. The quality is so good I compare it to twice the quality of a full size VHS camera (no not VHS-C). This camera has everything you need. An explanation of the features: Video format: Digital 8: Digital 8 is a digital signal recorded onto a High Band 8mm tape. There is less degradation as the film is played over and over because it's all Digital. Audio: 16 bit PCM Stereo: This meaens that even with that little microphone on the front, you're getting much better quality than with a 8mm or hi8. And it records with 2 channels instead of 1. Maximum CCD Resolution: 460,00 pixels: Thats a freaking ton of resolution for a home video camera. Thats more than anything you've probably ever used. Other things this includes: Super Nightshot 0 LUX: This enables you to shoot in perfect darkness at a better distance than normal nightshot. The camera emits two infraed beams from the front of the camera. This beams scatter and bounce of objects. The camera detects the beams bouncing back, using them to see. i.link DV Interface: This is the new standard for high speed transfer of information, usually digital video. This way you can plug into your computer and edit with it, with out having to sell the farm on equipment to turn analog into digital. 450x Digital Zoom: This means you can zoom in 450 times what the camera normally sees. Perfect for football games or looking for people far away. Auto Focus: The camera focuses it self, so you don't have to do any focusing to shoot S-Video Output: Amazon.com claims it isn't there, but it is. This enables non-digital transfer of very high quality video, your DVD player probably uses this feature. There are other features, but there are too many to mention! Over all this is an EXCELLENT camera. It lives up to the name Sony.
I ordered lens caps and body caps for my camera, but when I received my order there were only lens caps. The package was labeled for the body cap, but the contents were a lens cap.I called customer service, and while they weren't the worst I've dealt with, they were far from the best. They refunded the purchase price of the cap, but not the delivery, and told me I had to order the correct product on Amazon again. I chose not to take the chance again.
I order this memory kit, the seller expected delivery date was 5 day after they make the shipment, I was surprised because my package arrives only in two days, product was easy to install and is working perfectly no issues at all, I am really happy with my purchasing.
I was very surprised by the sound these speakers produced. They are not Bose but for the price they sounded great. I use them out side on my deck mounted just under the eves to keep them from getting too wet since they are just water resistant not water proof.
The thread is plastic. I guess I turned it too hard, because it snapped off the legs when I tried to tighten it. Okay, well, straight from China, by plane, truck, and mailman to my trashcan.
Spent a lot of time researching these docks, i required one with am/fm and the ipod hook up.Pros:-Good Sound-Compact body design, will be easy to travel with-Every kind of snap in attachment to fit any ipod size, even Gen 5Cons:-only one, you can't change albums from the unit or the remote, you need to do so from the ipod directly. Not a problem if you have playlists already setup, but if youare like me and jump from artist/album to another, you have to be near the unit.
The pot performed as advertised, but the taste was not at all as expected. Our old "on the burner" perculator produces fine coffee, but this automatic job doesn't cut it. Changed brands and amount of coffee to no avail. I believe the problem is that it boils the coffee too fast.
I am sure that this player is good, but because the accessories that they send with it are soooo "cheap" and flimsy.I couldn't even charge the battery to use the player. The usb cable that comes with it is about 6" long and didn't work in the usb port.The so called headphones are very uncomfortable to put in your ears and I am kind of glad I couldn't charge the battery so I didn't have to use the "headphones" A product is no good if the parts you need in order to use it are bad!! Not worth the money. I was very dissappointed. I bought it as a graduation present for my neice and we couldn't charge the battery to use it.This manufacturer should put more thought into it's accessories.
Sure it only has 4.1 megapixels, but with my new job, I've got money to burn, and I'm still not interested in buying a new camera. It's small, incredibly simple to use, takes great shots, and good video. It feels solid in my hand, and the cradle is a great added bonus. This is a great everyday camera to carry with you on the spur of the moment.
I bought one item like this and like it , sound is clear with extra bass, reception is much better, better than Sony. most of the people mistaken it like Mp3 because of the style. i like listening on radio all the time and one solve the problem, lite and comfortable to carry.Planning to buy another one just in case, coz i know they don't distribute this anymore. do you think i reccomend this ? , you Bet. i bought a armstrap to put in , and it ready to go. try it , you will love it.
I bought this item because it had the screws on one end. Not all VGA extensions have the screws. I like the elegant and light-weight design as opposed to the big rectangular square of some. No shorts or opens in the wire connection points either.
I recently bought this cable/software kit so I can synchronize my data with the Motorola A630 mobile phone. I have had extremely hard time to get the driver and other software installed on my computer. I have already spent many days trying to get some basic stuff working. In the end, the whole process is a very frustrating and disappointing experience.Firstly, I could not install the driver software on my desktop computer. This is a 2004 model computer with surplus memory, hard disk space, and with a high-end graphics card. It runs XP Home edition. After spending a couple of days trying to get the drivers installed, I just gave up.Next, I tried to install the same on my laptop computer. It is a 2001 model computer with XP Professional edition. After some struggling, I got the drivers installed. Few more hours, and I could manage the installation of Handset Manager software. I could successfully download the pictures I had taken using the camera in the phone. I could also download my contact information from the phone. However, I didn't see anything to synchronize my Outlook information with the phone. Feature could be there in some other software, but I haven't seen it yet. Then, I tried to install necessary software so I can upload some games. After a VERY LONG process, I couldn't perform one of the steps and I am now stuck. So, I still can't install any games to my phone.Their online helpdesk is open only during business hours. I can't take a day off from work just get this software working. I am giving two stars despite my woes because their support is easy to reach (no 800 number, though). BTW, emailing their support is worthless. On a second thought, I am reducing the rating to 1 star.I have been working with computers for about 20 years and I consider myself profecient with computers.If you choose to buy hardware/software kit from Mobile Action, my best wishes for you.
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 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.
The product works great for doing what it was designed to do. I just wish I had ordered a longer one, but that's no points off of the product. Great buy!
Excellent, particularly good reception indoors, far better than similar radios from Sony in the past. Would like to see a clock on the radio, but of course I can easily get that by paying more.
This mp3 player works great. For those who aren't aware, this product doesn't work with iTunes, but it is a great player. The charge lasts for forever and it is easy to download music onto. Amazon is a great place to buy music for this player. When you buy the player I would recommend getting the wall charger to go with it, because it is a pain in the rear to have to try to hook it up to the computer for over 6 hours.
Great build quality, clear sound, and they don't budge during exercise. The perfect headphones, and the price is unbelievable. I would have paid 4 times as much.
ok installed without a problem hits ok but i have this hooked up to a sony explode 1000 watt amp, amp is not even turned up to half after i turn it up head unit past volume lvl 18 it starts to crackle no way it is rated for 1200 watts more like 700watts just so u know...
My case is now 4 months old and looks new. Lots of space. Telescoping handle is nice and long. Wheels are spaced apart nicely - case wont tip. Great zippers. This is an all around great case.
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.
Camera bag is good for camera only. No real room for anything else. Good length strap and provides good cushion for camera. Standard length lens only, don't try to fit a medium to large zoom lens. Very good for taking to the beach or for nature walks.
The "behind-the-ear" style telephone headset is a personal preference, especially if you frequently use a headset and don't like your hair ending up with a sideways crease through it. This particular model is extremely cost effective (when compared to other similar product offerings), although most people would prefer a volume/mute control. However, after using this headset for some time I've noticed that it really doesn't fit very well ... the overall design does not allow for ANY adjustment other than the boom mic position (rotation) so it slips off the ears if you move around much (especially if you use it walking/pacing) and it actually hurts my ears if I try to use the plastic pieces that appear to be ear-loops.
Sure, you could go out and spend the extra $150 on the DTT2500 5.1 Digital Speakers, but why bother? This FPS1000 will do the job for any gamer out there who wants to take advantage of his or her soundcard's 4-speaker hookup capabilities. Everything, from installation to documentation, is perfect with this speaker system. Creative provides an affordable solution to those gamers who want surround-sound mayhem without draining their bank account. I've listened to MP3s, CDs, and games with EAX, and all of it just blew me away. Granted, a digital system is the &quot;best,&quot; but if you're a gamer who wants an EXCELLENT, easy setup, then look no further. The sounds will amaze you, and the price is the best in the game--hands down. You will not be disappointed.
You can pay quite a bit for quality knives and not get near the edge or feel of this Victorinox chef's knife. It maybe doesn't have the "weight" some feel a knife this good should have, but it is very comfortable to work with and one soon appreciates how versatile a 6-inch blade can be. The price was way under what we were looking at in the brick and mortar shops. We were able to get this knife, the smaller paring knife, and the large 10", and a block to hold them (and others) for the same price as one "high end" paring knife. A super bargain.
This product arrived a day late and the package had been opened (through the Amazon shipping label) and resealed with clear tape. The product did not work and I did not return it as the return postage would have been 1/2 the refund.
I bought the A110 model around a year and half ago. At first, it played well; I was impressed with the quality of video, not to mention the excellent sound I got out of my Bose speakers. Anyways, the honeymoon is over; I am not impressed anymore. It skips, pixels, does not turn off sometimes, makes a strange grinding noise. I use it mostly for music CDs. I am almost afraid of playing a DVD with friends over for fear that it may stop.
After installing, this RAM caused constant reboots on my machine. Corsair is usually great RAM, so I chalk this up to a bad batch.
I didn't want anything fancy, so I didn't feel like shelling out the $999.99 required for most of the "good" digital cameras out there. I think I lucked out with this unit. I've had it for about three months now and love it. Wonderful colour, convenient and as versatile as I need it to be. Sure, as other reviews have stated, the LCD is a little dim (or black) in low-light conditions, but I can deal with it. If I'm desperate to take a picture in the dark I'll use my tripod, shine a light on the scene to get proper focusing, and off I go. By the way, I've been able to get fantastic dusk/night shots with a tripod.I can't complain about the picture quality - sure, it's not as good as other cameras, but I doubt I'll ever look back and regret having used this camera to document my year.
This tripod can do anything you want, and be stable as it is. It's heavy but stable, easy to use, fast to prepared. Realy amaizing tripod. The best.If you are going on a walk trip, ask for the belt to carry it.
For the life of me, I couldn't understand why replacement NiMH batteries for cordless phones should cost almost the same price as for the entire handset purchased on sale. I bought this for one of the 5 handsets because I don't want to break up the set. I almost decided to throw the whole set away and get one of the newer dect phones. I might just do that in the near future, though I insist on my motto of making my stuff last long before sending them to the dump.
The protector comes with kind of tiny spots on it. It does protect the lens from scratches and fingerprints, dust and other things.
I bought this card for my new dell inspiron 1100 laptop b/c we have a linksys router. This card is terrible. My laptop is 2 rooms away from the router. Signal barely got above "low." Worst though is that the signal was dropped every 30 seconds. Literally. I called linksys support and received little help. I wound up calling 2 times and both times the service tech told me that she was emailing "firmware" for my router and that was the problem. (Neither tech followed through and actually emailed the firmware.) This was after they changed numerous settings on both my router and pc card to no avail. ...
It broke within a week of getting it. Customer service has at least an hour wait. Can't help if you don't have all Linksys products. They don't do what they promise. Couldn't get them to tell me how to return the damm thing. It's a great idea but terrible follow through. I am going to buy the competition's model.
I bought this mouse to replace my MS optical wired mouse. I'm currently using Vista. The LX7 is a very small mouse, the length is ok but the width is very narrow. If you are used to a wider standard mouse then this is not one for you. It forces your fingers to curl up for a better grip. I would classify it as an in between laptop/desktop mouse.In regards to functionality, I would have to give it a very low score. It doesn't like any of the mouse pads that I've tried: standard fabric printed, shiny plastic pad or the table. The mouse jumps around and lags. It seems to jump to the top left of my screen a lot, perhaps that's a bug. I also tried moving the bluetooth closer to see if the problem was a signaling issue. I ended up returning it and used my old mouse for now.One thing interesting is that this mouse uses a clear color optic so there's no read light on the bottom. My other optical mice that works on all of my mouse pads use a red optic light. I'm not sure if that had to do with anything.
I own a Garmin 650, recently purchased the 250W for a work associate and as a graduation gift for our son. The 250W is smaller and as functional as the 650. We have evaluated the TomTom, the Magellan and other GPS's, right now the Garmin Nuvi series has the easiest and most functional touch screen interface. I won't travel without it.
Good Camera - Not great. I was looking for something with a decent zoom in a small package. This has a 10x Zoom but the pictures leave some to be desired. They are nowhere near as good as the photos taken with my Digital SLR. The camera is a great size and would easily fit in a shirt pocket. I thought it would be great not to drag my large camera everywhere. The only issue is the way the lens cover closes - it would not protect the lens in a pocketbook or any bag with other things. The camera still needs to be in a larger cover of some sort which defeats the purpose of the small camera - for my uses.Overall - This is a good size, good weight, nice compact zoom camera - but not as sharp as I would like.
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.
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.
After months of "should I order this?" and "what about the film?", yesterday I went into a store and found one! I then walked over to Urban Outfitters and bought the new film. Ok, pretty cool.I had some trouble getting the film in, so it got exposed and the pictures did not turn out so great. By mid-film, they had a neat sephia tint that I actually really love!I will buy more film from the new company, because from what I've read, it probably is my fault, not the film's or camera's. I bought this camera locally, (NOT OF AMAZON), so if there are any problems with it I can return it to the store.
I bought the Micro Inverter for occasional use with my laptop while on the road to avoid the problem of running out of battery power. So far so good, it works pretty well and the complaint of it's fan being noisy which I read from other reviews hasn't really bothered me. It certainly seems a handy tool and can be recommended for anyone with similar needs.
Good price point, but it would be really nice if the cartridge yielded more pages,
These sound good, stay in my ear, and they really do well in reducing wind noise, I bought them for long motorcycle trips, They are worth the money!
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.
In my tamron 70-200 creates a very unpleasant effect on the grass slightly out of focus. View this picture: [...]
We love our coffee strong, quite strong as a matter of fact and this coffeemaker could not do it. We filled the basket to the brim with coffee and it came out as strong tea. This did not work for us so back to drip we go.
The wireless rear speakers are not wireless. If your room is over 20 feet wide, there is no way you can have the speakers on each side of the room. Even if you did, the wires connecting the two speakers to the remote box would still have to be hidden. Wireless rear speakers is an oxymoron. You have rear speakers connected to a remote box by wires.
I bought a Belkin FM transmitter, after plugged in, nothing happened!!! I returned it and got a Kensington. It worked perfectly. Very easy to program. Sound is almost crystal clear and I used it while I'm in the city without any sound interruption. I definitely recommend this product.
This product was working fine for a while and it stopped working all of a sudden.. the power adapter started getting really hot while hooking up to the power outlet, but the laptop was not charging at all..
I purchased this router 7 months ago. After 6 months with no problems, the unit suddenly stopped working. A call to Netgear produced unsatisfactory results. Technical Support will NOT talk to you unless you pay a premium. With only six months elapsed on a 3 year warranty (I notice that now Netgear only offers a 2 year warranty - interesting) I was not happy. I did not want to spend any more money so I tried the online support. After back and forth for a week, Netgear finally issued an RMA number so I could ship the defective unit back (at my expense). The only acceptable service in this whole mess was the turnaround time. I mailed it (priority) on Jan 8th and received the replacement Jan 15th. The router worked 1 whole day and died Jan 16th. "As a courtesy" customer service decided to talk to me after verifying that I had just received the new (defective) router. That phone call turned into 3 as I was cut off twice and had to keep calling back (too bad they couldn't call me back since they have my phone number-that would have been much better customer service). Each time I had to repeat my story (always write down your Case ID # so they can find you) so I ended up speaking with 3 different technicians who each had me do something different (which is my complaint with the online support - different people, something else to try [all of which I had done prior to calling]). The last technician referred me to a supervisor who assured me another replacement would be sent out promptly. She said I could throw the bad unit away. 15 minutes later she called back asking for my credit card information to "authenticate" me. I refused stating that she had confirmed all my info prior to hanging up. She refused to let me speak to someone with more authority, telling me my repalcement couldn't be processed without a credit card, although she assured me I would not be charged for a new unit or shipping. So why do they need my credit card? Customer service has not called me but I did get an email from them issuing another RMA. I am furious as I will NOT ship their defective product back to them (particularly since the supervisor told me I did not have to and could toss it) nor will I give them a credit card (which I am guessing goes to people in a foreign country based on their hard to understand accents). Netgear has lost another customer, my computer is unprotected at the moment but before I unplug my ethernet cable, I will file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
I bought these ear phones for a trip to San Francisco with a room mate who snores loudly. They didn't cut out the snoring much, but were greaton the flight in reducing the noise of the plane engines. The music quality was very acceptable too. Very comfortable to wear and well made. I like them.
Seems like a decent set...I love music but don't buy into the whole Bowes prices...Sound is crisp...could be a bit louder and a bit more base but hey you get what you pay for.
This is another qulity telescope from Orion. Purchased this as a gift for my son for use as a piggy back scope on his main telescope.
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.
It works great - you take a picture with your digital camera and in 30 seconds this picture is in your hands. I use it with HP P1000, quite a sophisticated printer and am more than happy. Picture quality is 85% of what you get from a classic paper, but I do not go to developers anymore. Very happy.
I received my P1000 yesterday and started trying to print a few photos, the quality surpassed anything I had expected. It is almost impossible to tell the copy from the original when you use photo paper. I had been using a Lexmark 3200 and there is just no comparison at all. It is also quite fast, I printed 4 3.5 x 4 photos on an 8x10 sheet in less then 90 sec. On my old Lexmark that would of been a 4-5 minute ordeal. I found this printer at first to be a little pricey, but it is worth every cent if your main interest is printing photographs.
FILTER PROTECTS THE MAIN LENS AND DOES NOT DISTORT LIGHT ENTERING THE LENS. ORIGINAL LENS CAP FITS PERFECTLY ON TO THE FILTER.
I wanted this forever, and finally bought it in January. I use it all the time!! It is so easy to use and convient. I can be sitting around and check my email without having to get my computer or getting out of bed. I can use it anywhere there is internet which is nice.I wish it had a calendar and word or excel so that I didnt need to carry a PDA too.
sound is so low to be inaudible. Do not recommend buying this, I threw it away.
I'm running my Radeon HD 4650 as a GPU miner for Bitcoin, I know its not a high end card for it, but its what I have. I would love to get the HD 6990 or the HD 5970 but for now I'll dream. For those that know, GPU mining can put the card under full load and run very very HOT! With the original stock cooler, when my card was mining it would hover ~95c and sometimes spike up to 108c. I'm surprised my card didn't fry on me, but we can attribute that to the fine quality engineering from the good folks at ATI. After replacing the stock VGA cooler with the Zalman VF900-cu, under full load when Bitcoin mining the highest I've seen my card temp get up to is ~60c. Thats a full 30 degrees cooler, and the VF900-cu also has a fan speed controller for if you want maximum cooling or quiet operation. Very happy with this product would definitely recommend if your doing high end GPU intensive work whether gaming or number crunching.
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!
Had this unit now 2 years in an 18-wheeler. it survived a voltage spikes of 17+ volts from an alternator that spiked whenever it got wet from a truck wash, Its been in 3 different trucks since. We use a hot plate, a 900w microwave, a hotel sized fridge, lots of ham radio gear, and a 40-amp 0-20v DC power supply. I also use my 1/2" variable speed drill and a 200W soldering gun with it whenever I am building custom antennas for my radio gear...Like I said,.. tough as nails. It produces NO "birdies" or electrical noise whatsoever on any of the ham bands as long as the control unit is not mounted separately. If you mount the control unit with a long cable remotely, you need a shielded cable, because it will produce some noise on the lower HF bands.
XM Satellite billing issuesI 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.
I bought some cheap ink one time and at first I thought it was great-less than half the price and seemed to work fine. After awhile though, the printer wouldn't recognize the cartridges and I had to go back to the real thing. If you have an epson, you know ink can get pretty spendy but don't be tempted to buy knock-offs. Epson ink is also gives better results on your pictures.
I've owned this camera just shy of 30 days and am in the process of exchanging it for the Canon S230. I opted for the Konica over the Canon because the Konica was cheaper and offered more megapixels. Konica includes Adobe Photoshop Elements, the best software I've seen packaged with a digital camera, but unfortunately, the camera doesn't match up with the software.The biggest concern: poor focusing ability. After taking nearly 100 photos, I found that well over 50% were not in focus. It's particularly noticable when you try and print. Red eyes are a serious problem with the flash although in fairness I've heard similar complaints from owners of the Canon and other digital cameras.Also troublesome is the fact I can't review pictures without powering on the camera, which is done by opening the lens cover. Closing the lens cover, I frequently knocked the lens itself, which can't help the longevity of this camera.In sum, it's packaged well, comes with great software, feels great and is simple enough to use. If it focused better, I'd certainly have given this camera 4 stars. Perhaps I got a lemon, but I'm not wasting time with an exchange; I'm trying the popular Canon s230.
This set of headphones is just outstanding, I have been involved with the audio world for 19 years including having worked with pro audio and this is by far the best audio equipment purchase that I have made, these are the best bang for the buck ever.The phone sounds very linear and clean from distortion, it's not the last word in resolution but it's still fairly accurate. Even if it costed 4x more it would still be worth it IMHO.Leo-300Z
I have had a MFC9700 in the home office for over two years. Great workhorse and the price has come down considerably from the time I purchased.When it comes to Laser multifunction devices Brother is the only real choice. I own three MFC6800's in my stores also. I am happy with all of them.
This item was just what I needed to make my stereo work properly. good good good good good good good
So glad to order this Garmin product. Exactly meets our needs and performs beyond expectations. Would have paid more for more functions, but found they were not necessary. This product has already got me out of several situations of being lost in a nearby town and and also consistently and very accurately figured out the correct drive times to various destinations, despite road conditions. Wonderful functions, beautiful maps, lots of great functions and intuitively easy to use.Wonderful product!
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 DVD burner connected very easily through USB, was immediately recognized by WinXP, the software installation was fine. I was beginning to feel good. However, whenever I burned a DVD (I tried 4 different brands, some R, some RW etc...), several files would contain errors, and would be completely unreadable. The burning process moreover does not detect this: one needs to verify the data written to check and find these errors. Moreover, the firmware update just does not work on my machine, pardon, machineS. Completely standard Dell machines, all latest WinXP and drivers, good CPUs (3Ghz and up), lots of memory, big hard-drives. I called customer service to try to solve the problem. First of all the average waiting time to get to a technician was about 30 minutes. The rudeness and the plain lies these guys give you are amazing. To make a long story short, I had to call 3 times. First guy: oh, "of course it doesn't work, you have EasyCD creator installed!". Ok, I buy it, I go through the (painful) uninstallation process of Roxio's software. No problems solved. Second guy: "Oh, of course it does not work, it requires 10Gb of free hard-drive space! It's written on the box". Plain lie: on the box it says you need 10Gb for NeroVision (for burning videos), but only 1Gb for Nero. Quarrel (they are tough!) with the guy who could not care less about the fact I got him lying, or that the product description is wrong. Ok, patiently I freed up 10Gb from hard drive, try again, exactly same problem. The only thing they could offer in the end was a replacement. I got perhaps relative lucky because the replacement will be a 720, not a 710, since 710 is not manufactured anymore (wonder why?). Notice I tried this on two different machines (one laptop and one desktop), with identical results.Other lie: I noticed, as somebody else here, that the Nero software provided writes only on Sony drives: so if Nero is really the only software that should be installed because of conflicts with Roxio (et al.?), you will never be able to use your own CD drive to burn CDs. How ridicolous is that???? The technician said this is because I had both software(s) installed, but that was another lie.The incompetence of these guys is beyond belief. If the new drive will not work, I hopefully will get a refund through my credit card. You know, the technician even said that that is not possible, credit cards companies do not do that (LOL).
This is a great concept program for creating your own techno style beats, but even with the patch it acts very buggy. It will crash or get stuck in a continuous loop. I don't think I have ever purchased a program with so many flaws. (Well maybe "Age of Sail 2" was worse.)Don't waste you money on this! There has to be a better program out there.
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.
We purchased this device for a small business network with 15+ computers. All our files were on one computer when we had only a few computers and then we quickly outgrew that setup. We recieved quotes from people about a file server in the $2000+ price range. This Lacie was an AMAZINGLY good find.It was a lot less expensive and for our simple needs it works beautifully. It has only one button (Power On) and you just plug in the ethernet right in the back. We copied the files from the computer to this drive. That was it. All the computers could see it right away. The web interface was very self explanatory. You add a user, then you go into shares an define what users you want to have access to it. Setup of the actual device was less than 5 minutes.What is even nicer is that we can set up multiple shares (folders) and give specific access to certain people (users). We can even set up read only access for files that we don't want users to modify.For a quick, simple, effortless and inexpensive solution, I give this 5 stars.
I got this for an old camera I gave to my son. It is fine for what we needed it for b/c the old camera wouldn't take much memory. However, the price is sort of high for the small amount of memory on the card. The card works great and is exactly what that old camera needed.
I have been purchasing frequently from Amazon for years, and have been quite satisfied with just about any product purchased, except this one. The Title says it all! The clear plastic box cover for these cases was terribly wrinkled on almost all of them. As commented elsewhere by other reviews, the DVD center disk holder and joke of a release was a very poor design. I produce DVDs using the best, Verbatim printable DVD-R, Memorex case inserts, etc. Not caring to spend any more of my life on these, I threw them in the trash. I guess that says more than the title. And they literally stunk!
They sell this product with a white surface that you can normally create your own label and print directly on the cd with your printer. However, there is no software with any printer I can find that will print on these business card cds. I tried to create a label using the stick on labels but they will not stick to the surface and the fit is not exact. The size of label I used may be my fault but I am sure I used the right size and no matter it still don't stick on the surface. I tried going to a print shop to see if they would print a label on these cds and they said no. The only way I can see to get a label for these cds is to have them printed online from one of the specialty cd providers and print shops usually used for mass production. In closing if you want to make a small quantity and your own labels use the round 80mm mini cd. They are not a business card shape but at least you can print directly on them using your own printer.
This is a great and cheap lens protector, it doesn't do much as a filter but you're much better off scratching a $15 piece of glass infront of your lens than your actual $400 lens. Think of it as an insurance policy for your lens.
The TV-60 is an apochromatic scope with superb color correction. The aperture is 60mm- a tad too small for serious astronomy but the optics are faultless. I have owned two TV-60s and have been impressed by the optics- against bright objects like the Moon or the star Vega, there is no discernible color finging. For day time bird watching and spotting, this scope is supremely portable and light weight. I've owned Televue's 76mm and 85mm scopes in the past- but the TV-60 is by far the most portable and easy to use scope for field spotting. You can easily carry the scope and tripod with one hand and stroll through the meadows. I keep my TV-60 in my car in an insulated cooler. It is ready to use at any time.Televue is a US company based in Chester, NY, and offers superb after sales customer service. Al Nagler, the President of Televue, and also the grand pioneer of modern amateur scopes and eyepieces, is available on the phone easily- where else can you find service and support like that? Every tried calling Canon for help with a camera?One note here is even with its small size it is not suitable as a child's first astronomy telescope.
I was forewarned about the outcome results about this product.What a waste of time & ( money )paying a premium sum for non-productive results.Over 75% of these disc were completely usless.I was totalaly LIVID because of such a waste, I went back to Memorex & SONY Nooooooooooo Problem. Spending HOURS REchecking all connections , Diagnostic testing ,Compressed-Air cleaning ,Checking service manuals , final conclusion(malfunction product).NEVER AGAIN!
This was the perfect formfactor I needed for my home office. This hub is powered by an included power adapter, so I just leave all my printers, drives, ect, plugged into it. When I bring my laptop into the office, I plug in one wire and am set.If I had to come up with a complaint, it would be that, I can not mount it to my desk or wall. It is a free standing unit. Not a problem for me.
Installed one in my Chevy truck and one in my wife's Nissan Pathfinder. Works great, easy to hide.I think about what a good buy this was every time I turn my Escort on!!
Excellent product for the money with the following exceptions:Battery life too short (frequent charges).Display of the imported Excel and Word files leaves a lot to be desired.Excellent customer service from Toshiba. When I got the e310, the cradle was defective and therefore I could not communicate with my PC. Next day, I had a new cradle.
I bought this notebook cooler for my HP DV5T (15.4") notebook. I couldn't ask for anything better--considering the price. Several reviews have claimed that this cooler could actually cause a notebook to overheat since many built-in notebook fans draw air up from underneath the laptop and this cooler's fans pull air down from underneath the laptop. Supposedly, this creates a "vacuum" a prevents the note book from being cooled. My notebook draws air from underneath, but the "vacuum" issue doesn't seem to be a problem. I'm sure it would be better if the fans pushed air in the other direction, but the cooler manages to do its job anyway. When gaming, the GPU temperature stays between 70 and 80 C with the cooler on and the bottom exterior of the notebook remains relatively cool. My note book is already slightly raised and the cooler came with rubber bumpers (hard to insert with bare hands, but I pushed them in with tweezers easily) to raise the notebook off the cooler further, without these, if the notebook were in direct contact with the cooler, there might be a problem with a vacuum.Also, some reviews said the power cable was permanently attached to the notebook and flimsy. They must have redesigned the power cable because now it fully separates and stores in the base when not in use.The notebook cooler also lets me use my laptop on my lap without scalding my thighs.On my desk, it raises the notebook about 1" higher.
Okay, I've networked the following: 1 Windows 98 machine, 2 Windows 2000, and one Mac OS (my personal favorite) in all of 10 minutes with this hardware on an optimum online cable modem broadband connection.I read the documentation ahead of time but even without doing so, it would be very simple to set this up. Basically leaving the windows machines non descript setup by default and putting in a couple of things in the mac and alligning through the router's address in a browser.Flawless. And it keeps on ticking with no problems.(I apologize to those with individual broadband issues with their local IP.)You really can't go wrong with this; give it a try and enjoy!
loud hissing sound when plugged in... no matter where you plug in the bass speaker it hisses loudly.Also the little control box that lets you adjust the treble and bass is very very light weight so if you touch the box to adjust the sound it moves..you have to firmly grasp the box to adjust anything.JUNK, regret purchasing.
Not much to say, it is a network card that works on 1Gbps speed over not so professionally done network (I did wiring myself, wires and terminations mix of CAT6 and CAT5e, with wire lengths up to 40 feet).
I bought this printer for travelling, and it's quite satisfactory. Very light, compact, easily fits in a suitcase. Print quality is perfectly adequate. It does use up ink pretty quickly, but if you only print black and white (as I do), the large black ink cartidge is a much better buy.
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.
The anti skip in this and the cd4610 are very poor you hit a slite bump it will skip un like better systems and you can get these much cheaper around52.00 if you look on line.
Bought it on black friday at best buy. Used it about 10 times before it broke. Don't buy it!
I had a Sony Cybershot 4 MP camera, but wanted a more portable digital camera. I bought this camera because it received good reviews and was affordable. I've used the camera to take low-light pictures, nature photos during the day, sunsets and pet pictures.I like that this camera uses AA batteries, unlike many others this size. This is wonderful if you run out on travel, although alkaline don't last nearly as long as high-capacity NiMH rechargables.The daylight pictures I have printed out on 8x10 glossy photo paper have often come out amazing. However, since the camera is small, the camera doesn't have a wide focal range (meaning if it focuses on someone's face, that person's friends a few feet in the background may be blurry). With practice, the pictures are amazing.In low light, the camera often takes good pictures, but the red eye reduction doesn't work on pets. It works fairly well on people.So far, the camera seems durable---I've used it in 19 degree, windy days in New Hampshire, and dropped it once (albeit in a camera case) with no incident.Unfortunately, there is no manual focus control. This means taking pictures through windows or mesh screens is difficult, because the auto focus locks onto the window or screen instead.Besides the point-and-shoot mode, there are a huge variety of picture taking modes. These include slow-sync flash (i.e. keep the background and foreground lit up), child pictures (fast moving), sunset, portrait, landscape, aperture and shutter control, as well as full manual control. You also can control the white balance. Unfortunately, if you need face detection, you'll need to look for the 8 MP model.In addition, once you've taken the pictures, you can do a good amount of post-processing in the camera---filter colors, crop the picture and the likes. You can zoom in on the picture to confirm it is in focus.Beyond that, you can add a 10-second audio annotation to each picture. This is invaluable when you go on trips. You can also make simple movies with or without sound.To me, the camera is an amazing value in a point and shoot camera.
great works great! would be nice if they told you that the printer doesnt come included with a USB cord! :/
I did massive research before diving into the pda lifestyle. Made at least a dozen trips to different electronics stores to play with the units. I was torn between the high dollar top dogs (Ipaq) and the other units I knew would do the job for a LOT less money. My sensible side won out and I couldn't be happier. The e310 does it all, does it fast, and does it well. Sure, you could get a few more features from other units - For a LOT more money but this dog hunts. Great display, good feel, expandable, sensible, logical. All that and a bag of chips. If you have to have an awesome display, spend twice the money. If you want to get the job done (Well) with an absolutely fine display, go e310. I have not had any of the "turn on recorder" problems described by others - Probably because I read the reviews and was watching out for it. My only minor complaints are the sd expansion - It's not quite as easy to find as other formats and a bit more expensive - The display front lighting is a bit heavy on the screen bottom and light on the top. By the way, the e740 packs more horsepower and features, (Still a lot less than an Ipaq) but it feels a bit bulky in the hand - Like an Ipaq.
It was a pretty good player. A little slow on the loading, and skips from time to time. But the whole thing completely STOPPED WORKING AFTER ONLY 5 MONTHS. It won't start up at all. It wasn't dropped, jarred, jostled, submerged, etc. I called the customer service line who said, sorry your 90-day warranty is up. So I'm out [$$$]. Please spend your money on a better name brand (even though I thought I could trust memorex). I replaced it with a Koss, which I'll probably bring back. Very disappointing!!!
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.
better then none I guess! Use these only if ur looking for a little extra high,loud sound...not for high,crisp sound
Keyboard arrived in two days...good service. The keyboard is great..so far, I am quite pleased. I bought this for the back lit keys...and it does what it's supposed to do. It's great for gaming...weighted, heavy duty, and nice feel..keys are not too springy/not mushy. Highly recommended!I would have given it 5 stars...but since it is only two days old....I can't give it a perfect rating...yet.
Brews a great cup of coffee even with the lowest quality coffee grounds on the market. Basically you can't go wrong with a percolator.
It's hard to tell in the reviews if they are actually applicable to the product or just generic for all et-lax100, including the "compatible" lamps. I did purchase the OEM Panasonic lamp (comes with new filter) and it has worked just fine to this point (1 1/2 months). I was tempted to buy one of the compatible lamps, but just couldn't make my self do it. Nothing to say about the lamp purchased except that it works as it should.One thing of note that a lot of people don't think about is that if buying this lamp as a backup to a working lamp, be sure to install the newly purchased lamp as soon as it arrives as the warranty is for 90 days from purchase, not installation. Seems counter-intuitive, but might as well make sure it isn't going to fail prematurely now, rather than after the warranty is gone.
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.
no issues, love it, does everything i need it to do, good price and happy with the product over all
After six months of ownership, this TV began turning itself on randomly. The main circuit board was replaced. The TV still turns itself on. (However, the sound is now improved significantly!) We expect to have the TV replaced. No one seems to know why it turns itself on. The circuit board took four months to be delivered after the initial complaint. We were told the part was backordered. Maybe our complaint is a common one?
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.
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.
This all-in-one has definitely met my expectations in all 4 of its functions. It does exactly what it says its going to do and fits very nicely in a home office environment. I think that maybe some of the negative reviews here may have been due to the customers expecting a machine that will run copies, fax documents, print photos, and scan as fast as their nearest Kinko's Copies. If that is what you are expecting, then go to Kinko's Copies (or to your office job) to get your print/fax/copy/scan job done. As far as I'm concerned, the resolution on this machine is fabulous-even in &quot;normal&quot; mode, and it does a lot for such a compact piece of equipment. You can use the HP's software or Xp's &quot;camera &amp; scanner wizard&quot; to scan documents and images. It does it all very cleanly and intuitively. Oh, and it does automatic double-sided printing if you set it to do so (i.e. go to &quot;File&quot; in toolbar, scroll to &quot;Print&quot;,click on &quot;preferences&quot;, click on &quot;features&quot; tab, check &quot;double-sided printing&quot; box), which is a great (and hassle-free) way to save paper! It also beats having to drive to Kinko's or go to work when I need access to a fax machine or scanner. This is my first HP as well as &quot;all-in-one&quot; purchase, and I am impressed.
I live in pasadena and we have a lot of radio stations in the area.I tuned my transmitter at 87.9 but do experience some interference at times in the pasadena area and also outside from other radio stations.The sound quality is very good and is a hassle free device.
We got these headphones for a plane trip we were taking with our toddler. They fit well, weren't uncomfortable, and it was nice to have the volume adjustment on the cord. After less than a year of having them, they just stopped working out of nowhere. Such a disappointment because they seemed wonderful. We didn't use them often, so at $20, I don't know that I'd buy them again if they won't last until the next trip.
This receiver works great with an Ipod and has great video quality! Great buy! I've owned it for about three years now. I had to replace because it was stolen. So it last as well!
I purchased this switch about 7 years ago from who knows where? It was used in a business setting running about 16 different devices. It was a solid switch up until about a month ago, when the fan started failing, causing the unit to overheat and connections to fail. Can't complain about a 7 year lifespan.My only "gripe" was that the 24 ports were 10/100Mbps bandwidth, and the two side ports were 10/100/1000Mbps bandwidth. I would have liked for it to have been all 10/100/1000Mbps bandwidth, but of course, considering that it was purchased 7 years ago, something like that would have been over $1000.All in all, it was a good switch. I will say that if you're looking at purchasing something like this today, you can find newer, better technology, such asD-Link 24-Port Rackmountable Gigabit Switch DGS-1024Dfor pretty much the same price as this one.
I needed this particular cable for my Canon all-in-one printer that I purchased on here. So the cable does what it should and works fine with the printer. What more could I ask for ?
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!
The pictures from this camera are truly wonderful. The image quality and color realism really come very close to what you'd expect from a reasonably good 35mm.The only catch (as with all similar cameras) is to remember that if you take pictures at high-res, they are HUGE. I've seen single images that were 8mb - so a 128mb aftermarket card might hold only 15 or so pictures.As with other high-pixel cameras, even lower-res pictures with this one are going to look better than they would from an entry level camera, mostly because of the better CCD and unusually good lens.I don't have the bucks to purchase this one myself, but my company has one, and I love to use it.My gripes:No rechargable battery.Lens doesn't "go flat" like it does on some cameras (but would be impossible with any high-quality lens).
Good filter. I buy a filter for all my lenses as protection. I use this one on my Canon 50mm lens.
Ok, well I bought this pen and I regret the trouble it has caused so far. First off, I ordered the pen from two different sellers. The first pen came in a plastic package that was taped together with scotch tape. The contents were just kinda shuffled inside and the cardboard label inside was in backwards. For a NEW item, it was pretty crappy looking. I RMA'd on arrival. The second pen came in a box, you would think much better. Same components but just as bad! The box is small and the CD-Rom install has to fit in diagonally to fit. This basically means the pen and wires in the box push against the CD-Rom the whole time. When I tried to install the drivers I found out that I couldn't because the CD-ROM was BENT! In this day and age, what lack of attention does it take to pack something so poorly that it bends the cd?So not having drivers, I went to the install website and downloaded the drivers and software. I installed them and attached the pen. No Dice. The Pen would eventually show up as "hardware found" but when I went to the drivers directory from the install, windows would say "windows cannot find the software to install the device". BUT that's not all! There's More! After installing the drivers, my trackpad would not operate correctly. I could not longer left click with it. Very hard to uninstall something in windows without a left click. Also my LAN network icon in network settings disappeared. I think the drivers installed caused massive hardware conflicts.So all in all,Lousy packaging, junky product, software actually did worse than nothing by harming my computer, and according the seller "that's just how they ship the product to us".So not to leave out blame, horrible manufacturing company for such a cheaply un-thoughtout product, and of course to those third party sellers. They are trying to sell us something they know is sub-par for $100. They just hope it is too much of a hassle for you to RMA once you get what you aren't expecting.p.s. This is the most negative review I have written for a product (which it deserves) and I have about 18 years of extensive computer experience.
If your like me and dont have a bunch of lenses already there that could be added to the camera as in the Canon Rebel then the next best choice is to try to get a camera that has all you need in one camera. This camera also feels better than any other camera I tried. And I tried them all, HP, Canon, Minolta, Fuji, Sony, and Olympus less expensive older models.That is what I see is one of the main advantages of the Olympus C-8080. It is a very flexible highly featured camera. The lenses on it feature both wide and telephoto capabilities and Olympus has taken the time to make sure that the lense does well in these areas. They were special produced for this camera.I have been able to get some excellent image quality out of my Olympus C-8080 so far. By excellent I mean that there is alot of detail in mid tones. Some of the noise artifacts in high contrast areas in other cameras such as purple hazing seem to either not be there or greatly reduced. In other words I have not seen that as an issue. This is attributable to a new CCD for the camera that impliments cyan dots into the color capture system. I love the extra colors I am getting from the CCD on board that has increased my color ranges in blues and greens as well as neutral shadow areas.Olympus also implimented an anti noise feature in this camera that is said to help with those issues.This camera is complex. It will take alot of time to be able to use all its featured capabilities. The menu system is intuitive and very customizable.Am I glad I bought it? Yes definitely.Also look at the built in historgram. Better than any of the competion. That is because it has a historgram in a historgram. You can learn on line how to use historgrams and then that feature will mean more.Negatives:Red laser focus system can be blinding for shooting portraitslack of stablization system like Minolta usesLack of illuminated controls for night shooting
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.
Purchased this memory module (Kingston - Memory -1 GB-SO DIMM 200-pin-DDR2-667 MHz/PC2-5300-CL5-1.8 V-unbuffered-non-ECC) for our Compaq laptop and it made a huge difference in it's operating speed.2 screws, 2 clips, and in less than 10 minutes our Compaq v3000 was up and running on more than double the RAM.
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?
Got this a month or two ago, and been using it at my dorm. The auto network feature it has is useless since the campus works off of an entirely different system.The hardware itself functions fine, I haven't dropped connection, and the distance to the wifi unit I'm connecting to is about 3 blocks away. I'm at 50-70 connectivity which works great.So in general, it's a good durable piece, and as of yet hasn't caused me any problems.
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 before this recent change of events. You will need tech support now and again when you change ISPs, go elsewhere.
I use this as a back up battery for my Canon EOS Digital SLR. Good, solid performance and a good price! It was definitely worth the money.
This is ridiculous. I spend near to 50 bucks for this product and i got a opened box item, probably a used one. Didnt expect something like this frmo Amazon. Im going to contact amazon and check on this !
I bought this filter primarily to protect my Canon PowerShot lens. Unfortunately I didn't realize I needed the adaptor as well until the filter arrived and wouldn't fit. Easily remedied by ordering the adaptor, only now I have to wait again. The product is fine quality and I look forward to installing it.
I was very pleased with this product. The purchase comes with two stands. The stands were easy to assemble. The stands are pressboard wood. They are solid and the paint on them hasn't chipped or flaked, except for one place...read on to find out. I have fairly large speakers and the stands support them well.The only thing I didn't like very much was the way the wire cover was implemented on the back of the stand. You get two pieces of flat, semi-flexible plastic that you insert into two slots cut on the back of the stand. You have to bend the plastic into a half pipe and then slide them down the base of the stand while keeping the plastic half pipe in the slot. It took a couple of tries to get the plastic pieces to bend and then slide into the slots that retain them. I nicked the top of the wood at the top and it chipped a bit of the paint off. However, once I figured it out and got them in it looks pretty good.Effective and attractive.
I have already received the filter and have used it on my Nikon camera. It arrived in a timely manner and I am happy with the purchase.
I bought two of these for my 7.2 surround sound system. I only have the gain at about 20%, and they sound amazing. I couldn't be happier with the bass that these create. Plenty of power to keep the sound tight and smooth.
What a difference from my previous camera. This was inexpensive yet provided a clear picture in most lighting conditions. I will buy another one of these if I need more.
This remote extender is truly a marvel of technology. The transmitter is 1/2 the size of a AAA battery and fits in the battery compartment (a AA sizer is included for use as an AA battery). There's a small rechargeable battery that fits inside the case next to the transmitter to replace the battery you remove from you remote.Every remote produces an RF version of the IR signal it sends through it's IR emitter and the transmitter in this package transmits that RF signal to the flying saucer receiver which then emits IR to the components. I piped my TiVo signal to the upstairs TV, modulated it to an unused channel, and now watch and control the downstairs TiVo from upstairs. I love this thing.One caveat: You do have to be careful not to accidentally power on your downstairs TV while upstairs and not to sit on the remote as it will transmit whatever signal comes out even if covered.
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.
the e310 can be upgraded. You can't do anything about the 200Mhz processor, but the truth is the new Intel XScale processor on the 740 is crippled by a 100Mhx bus speed. Check the benchmarks and read the reviews, everyone is noting that even though the new processor is supposed to be 2x as fast as the StrongARM found in the e310 and most other Pocket PC 2002 devices, it barely noticable, this is why.You can upgraded the memory from 32-MB to 64 and you can purchase a Wi-Fi (802.11b) adapter card for the e310, but the price of these two upgrades will set you back a lot, so it may be worth saving for the high end model, if you think you'll outgrow the e310, but don't let the processor be the deciding factor. Also, because compatability issues (mostly with a few games), going with the higher-end model may be a disadvantage, because some software will not be compatable. This will change as more programs are written specificly for the XScale, but as of now, the StrongARM processor is the standard.I've played with many of these Pocket PC devices, of all the latest ones, I think Toshiba models represent the most outstanding value on the market. The Compaq iPaq's are still considered the high-end consumer grade devices, but truth be told, Compaq has a lot to learn about quality assurance and the iPAQ is bulky compared to this slick and thin design.
It is a very cheap product for Canon's standards. Please guys at Canon, improve your quality control. Is it a case for the camera or to carry the SD cards? Only the SD cards will fit comfortably in this case. Returning it today!
when i got the package, it had already been open and was held together by tape. obviously it wasnt BRAND NEW but what could i do? i decided to give it a try and see if it was worth quibbling over. for the first three weeks or so, it was fine but then it started acting really weird and sometimes i have to reset it to get it to work again. i would have liked to know if it was sealed. SEALED not held together by tape in its package. ugh. i will definately ask next time if it is actually sealed because i will know that it is brand new next time. not going to buy from that particular seller again.
I've had this gigabit switch for a month or so now, but I've also had another one just like it for over a year. It works. Not much to say about it really except it hasn't died yet and devices connect at either 100Mbps or 1Gbps (depending on the device's NIC).Nothing to setup, just plug it in.
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 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.
Using this cable to connect a media drive to my motherboard. Works as it should with no problems.
I am a novice - but this lens makes me look like a pro. I have my pictures developed in a mate finish and everyone raves about the pictures. I purchased this lens to replace one that I broke when I dropped my camera. I take close up pictures of my grandaughter which the lens is good for - highly recommend.
We needed a larger format printer and this "fit the bill". Print quality was great but we had nothing but problems. Ate lots of inks and head cartridges (very expensive to operate). Two weeks after the warranty went out, it quit and HP said it wouldn't cover the cost of repair. We had learned our lesson with HP before but we fell for this one - never again. We've found their quality just isn't there and they cost you with their ink.
I had to order this paper for a photography class I was taking at school. I've ordered Ilford paper before and loved the finished prints so it was no surprise I received the same great quality this time. The pearly finish is lovely and gives my final images a nice satin look.
i don't know a ton about SD cards, but this one hasn't given me any problems. i have been very happy with it.
I have been real happy with this TV. The picture is outstanding when you have a good HDTV signal, and very good even with a standard resolution signal. Football games are great. This TV is plenty big enough for my room, but I find myself wishing that I had sprung for the the 50" Panasonic plasma.
I watched the price of these and a few other pairs of around-ear headphones for a month or two. As a college student, I wanted a good pair that didn't cost a ton but would produce decent sound. I got these for $17 and I am definitely satisfied.I didn't expect them to do too much noise isolation (after reading other reviews), so it wasn't a big disappointment that I could still hear things over my music. Anyway, I like it that way. The cord is plenty long. I notch it up with a twist tie most of the time, because I wear these when I'm walking or at my computer. The headphone materials are just a tiny bit noisy- there's some sort of faux-leather on the perimeter of the earpieces, and if you wiggle your ears or move the headphones you can hear it crinkle a bit. And the headband piece, made of a mildly flimsy plastic, makes a bit of noise if you adjust it with your hands. But really, it's negligible.I have mixed feelings about the sound quality. I was prompted to get a pair of around-ear headphones after using my friend's Steelseries Siberia (...) gaming headphones to watch "Dexter" and listen to some music on his computer. Those things are awesome in that they provide surround sound and clear reproduction. But they're $50 headphones made primarily for video gaming. These Sennheiser 201 HDs only cost around $20, and they're at least half as good as the Steelseries Siberia headphones.My only complaint would be that because I have medium-big ears, the headphones ride a bit goofy on my lower ears. They sort of pull away from my neck and under-ear around the earlobe as I move my head to the music. But, again, it's not a big enough deal to make me in any way overall disatisfied with the product. Good headphones, definitely a sweet deal at $20.
In less than 2 weeks after my purchase, I discovered the Wacom Cross Executive Pen Capless in my briefcase with the tip broken off. I do not remember dropping it. I do not recommend the Capless. Get the capped version.
Don't get me wrong, this item is just fine for my use, but isn't a model that most people would want. It works just fine, but it's like making your own "made from scratch" radio. It's a hollow little shell that connects with the airwaves and that's about all you can say about this radio. Sorry to be truthful Sony! Love you still . . .
I can wear my Nike+ Sensor in all my different running shoes. Easily changes from one pair to the next, so I can keep track of all my training runs. Calibration is exactly the same as in the Nikes.
Jan 09 update: Fortunately Panasonic granted me a concession for the repairs and I am waiting for the set to be returned. Parts for the repair (new panel and SD box) would have been over $1400.I purchased this plasma in Nov 2007 after reading reviews here and on Consumer Reports. Two days ago, and one week after the warranty expired, the TV just went off. As another reviewer noted, the on/off light flashes 7 times. Called Panasonic and of course their reps treated this as an 'unusual problem.' If you do buy this model, elect for extended warranty. The bargain basement price isn't really so good when you're looking at spending several hundred dollars to replace parts one year + one week later.
This DMR-ES46V was my third and last Panasonic DVD player, though my first recorder. I have yet to find one that will last much more than a year, using the device perhaps twice a week. Perhaps a refurbished one for under $150 would be worthwhile. While the functions are good for the price, product life for Panasonic players leaves much to be desired, at least based on my experience.
This is a solidly built adapter that is compact and works great. The connections are tight and noise free.
I bought this systems 3 years ago for $150 for my college dorm room. It was so easy to setup, in fact over the summer's It was easy to move from place to place. I've had to take it down and move it plenty of times and it really isn't to bad. I've even dropped the speakers plenty of times and the only thing that has happened is one of the speakers has come loose inside the housing... no harm done! It also has optical and digital cable in which is a huge plus! I have an HDTV with an optical out and that's all I need. Sounds great when I play my PS3. My only problem is with the AM loop. I've never been able to get it working right.
This is a great set of headphones but the cord fell apart. The wires are now exposed and the set is now useless.I have never seen such a thing where the cover literally falls apart.Beware.
works just what they say it will.. good construction and materials works just what they say it will.. good construction and materials
Too many "disc errors" when trying to use them in a Philips DVDrecorder. Most other dvd+r/rw discs worked fine.
These headphones are great. They seem comfortable for my 3 year old (we use them with a portable DVD player). The volume on the wire is an added bonus, but I wish there was some way that I could lock it so that he can't move it around. Also, stretched to the biggest size, I am able to use them as well. And they are very comfortable, even for me!
i was confused when i first received the item .. did not realize that the plug-in featured a rotating head (i know, read the product description) .. but eventually figured it out. like this product and would buy again.
It did take a while to receive my iDrops, but I did have good communicatiion with the seller about the delay. I like the the idrops very much! I had some deep scrathes on the screen of my ipod. I have to really work on it & I'm still working on it, and there almost gone. I think it's remarkable that this product has been able to remove such deep scrathes!! I would highly recommend this product!! And also highly recommend ths Seller!!
its a great printer with all of the above comments but I hate the fact that it crops my pics automatically(and can't be stopped) when I pick borderless. AND when I pick bordered the borders are big and chunky. And all the unneccesary software? God.BUT the prints are unbelievable, provided that you use very high quality high gloss photo paper(like what is provided with the printer).
I picked up one of these for my employer, for a small office.The performance is terrible, port forwarding is buggy at best, and there are definite firmware bugs.For the home user, it's not bad...but forget about small LANs.This is an Ethernet to Ethernet solution folks, it uses your external DSL modem (can we say router?) and it can make some aspects of your network interesting.A port scan reveals that netbios ports are open, but filtered...when they were not opened at all.questionable. I'll check out Netgear some time.Netmax's &quot;Firewall in a Box&quot; is a much nicer solution that a novice can install onto an older PC. Much more flexible than this piece of junk Linksys.
these headphones started making a crackling sound at certain points that I'm sure was not in the music. They started to hurt my ears after a long usage. I loved them when I first got them but they didn't hold up. . I read "Somewhat colored airy upper-mid-range. Didn't like sound." and decided to buy anyway because he said "This might be preferable for classical music" and I listened to classical music.I will likely try the Audio Technics. I gave these a 1 star because they are marketed as high end and I didn't feel the quality was real. I absolutely would have kept them if they didn't crackle but they would still have been mediocre. But the crackling is horrible. It lost the clear sound it came with in one day.
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.
Went to Best Buy and tried all their headsets. This headset for the price beat all but the most expensive. Excellent buy for the price.
I bought this for my mom as a Mother's Day gift and loaded pictures onto it. I was extremely surprised at the quality of the pictures/screen. I'm glad I ordered this newer model. The older Tao held more pictures, but from reading the reviews on it, I am guessing the quality of the pictures on this newer model is much better. The software is extremely simple to use and makes it very easy to crop photos for close up shots. I expected the keychain to be a bit bulky, but it's not too bad at all. I am very happy with this purchase, as I'm sure my mom will be, also.
Works exactly what i need it for. great speed and build quality. Use it to connect to an ethernet switch and the speed is great.
It does what its suppose to do. Takes good pictures, its easy to install the camera in. The only catch with the housing is shooting video. Your sound will be very low since its sealed inside a plastic housing, this is understandable, however just be aware of this fact before purchasing.
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
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 bought my Lowepro bag on Amazon for $29.99 and received free shipping so it was an amazing deal. I've purchased other Lowepro bags before so I knew it would be well constructed.It's an absolutely fantastic bag and fits my 17" laptop _very_ snugly but it fits. I can get the velcro cover over the top but just barely but I think it's probably important to have it securely inside the bag.The bag has another very roomy inside compartment which will fit lots of folders, notebooks, books, you name it. There are lots of pockets, zippers, etc on the inside and outside - plenty of space for phones, PDAs, MP3s, IPODs, chargers, etc. which is really nice because I'm always carrying around plenty of other materials beyond just my laptop but it's NOT a bulky bag which is really nice (and you can comfortably carry it on your shoulder or messenger style). Keep in mind it's still a large bag because it is for a 17" laptop.Here's the drawback -- you flip open the flap and the bright burnt orange inside is very bright. I didn't expect this at all and well, don't love it. It is bothersome to me and if I had another option for $10 more, I definitely would have taken it as it will drive me crazy (but to be totally fair, anything more subdued than orange would have worked for me - I just can't stand orange).But...other than the orange, absolutely fantastic bag. With the cover flap down, can't tell and I love it. It really is great, especially for the price (as I priced a lot of bags and really couldn't find anything else out there either retail or online that even came close in quality).
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!
Picked up this notebook cooler for 11+shipping and its worth every penny for my NEW HP Pavillion, which notoriously run hot. Before the cooler my cpu ran from 45-65C. With the cooler it runs from 30-50C. Ive read reviews from other people who have not had as much success with this item as I have, so I should make a few points clear about why this has worked so well for me.1) HP pavillion laptops have a history of running hot, so any way to add to the cooling is a bonus2) Its winter time.I use core temp v0.99.3 to monitor the temp.
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.
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've been a Canon guy for several years and throught that they lead the pack in photographic innovation. My family has several Canon SLR's, assorted lenses and digital Elph pocket cameras (SD 400, SD450 and SD550). Pocket cameras trade performance and features for small size and ease of use. In bright light without flash the Canon Elphs usually provide image quality which is ok for 8 x 10" photos if one is not too critical about sharpness, especially near the edges and corners. This resolution limit has more to due with the lackluster optics being used than with the number of megapixels. Basically, the tiny lenses are the limiting factor and not the sensor.The Fuji F30 is about the same size and weight as the Canon SD550 (or SD700). I bought it based on the rave reviews it got in the high-ISO, low light category. So, when I tested it against my 7.1MP Canon SD550 I was greatly surprised by the vastly superior image quality of the 6.3MP Fuji at ALL ISO settings. The Fujicon lens used provides much sharper pictures than the Canon from edge to edge. Sure, the Canon will make ok 8 x 10's but those from the Fuji will be much sharper and crisper, especially away from the center where the Canon image gets softer. The difference is even more striking in lower light, such as indoors or outside when the sun is low or under heavy clouds. The Fuji provides much sharper AND lower noise images at ISO 800 than the Canon does at ISO 200. Essentially, the Fuji can use the same shutter speed (to freeze action and mitigate hand-shake) in one-fourth the light while still producing superior pictures!!! The Fuji could also provide a shutter speed four-times faster in the same light and give sharper pictures and less noisy pictures.Another advantage of the Fuji F30 is the option to have full manual control over aperture, metering, etc, just like an SLR (no manual focus however). The LCD on the Fuji is also much brighter and clearer (many more pixels and less reflective) than the Canon. One more advantage is battery life. The Fuji battery is about twice as large as that used in the Canon SD550. It is rated at 580 shots while the Canon is rated at about 150 shots. There's not nearly as much need to buy and carry a spare battery for the Fuji.OK, the Fuji does have a few disadvantages over the Canon. The worst of these to me is the use of tiny xD memory cards. Not only do you need to buy yet another type of card but large 1GB xD cards require much longer times (about 5-10 times as long) to transfer images to your computer through a card reader than do 1GB SD cards. The reason for this is that the small sized xD card require special hardware compression to allow 1GB to be stored. In reading the card the pictures have to be uncompressed into normal jpeg format. This slows down the transfer. The xD card compression seems to have no effect on how fast the camera can take pictures. The Fuji is at least as fast as the Canon in starting up and taking pictures.Another lessor complaint IMO is the supplied Fuji battery charger. It charges the battery only while in the camera and has a cord to plug into the camera and another long cord to plug into the wall. In contrast, Canon provides a very tiny battery charger with folding outlet prongs. This packs easily and charges the battery directly with NO cords. Fuji could provide a similar charger but, instead, offers to sell you their version of the Canon cordless charger for an extra $60-90 as an accessory. You can also buy a non-Fuji version of the cordless charger for about $28, so it's not a big issue, but is an irritation. It is also worth noting that the Fuji has no peephole viewfinder. I rarely use this but some folks may think this an omission. On the other hand, the Fuji LCD is much brighter and less reflective than the Canon screen so it can actually be used in bright sunlight when the peephole would be the only option with the Canon.In summary, aside from the issues of the xD card and supplied charger, the Fuji F30 represents a significant breakthrough in image quality, low-light performance and optional manual controls for small pocket cameras.
It is a very cheap product for Canon's standards. Please guys at Canon, improve your quality control. Is it a case for the camera or to carry the SD cards? Only the SD cards will fit comfortably in this case. Returning it today!
Board was doa had to rma to evga I waited over 30 days to try it in my grandsons computer.
and insert the installation CD: Errors about missing files on installation CD! Unbelievable!Got on the phone with support, endless waiting for an offshore operator which are useless. First call was dropped, second redirected 3 times to different department and back in line every time, third of no help whatsoever, i got cut short and redirected to some inexistent web site.After more than 4 hours of troubleshooting (computers are my job) i finally made it work with my LAN. It only works with Explorer which crashes every time any of the options are changed!That is only half of the troubles. The other half starts after you try to connect through internet! Trying 2 days in the row now from different computers, systems and all i can access is a login screen. When i try to login i get several error messages and nothing else.Nothing from on-line support from d-link so far.Stay away from this POS or from any D-LINK product or forget about their support, you're on your own!Sending my back tomorrow...
Tried both watching DVDs and transferring from VHS to DVD. Player worked extremely well in both instances. However, I must agree with earlier reviews that instruction manual could be clearer and more user-friendly. Hookup was easy for me because I just transferred cables from old one to new one but I would have hated for this to be my first one and have to rely on manual.
Lets get to the chase. For low bucks they're really good. Not like multi-hundred buck noise cancelling ones, but thats not the idea here. Its to get a pair of cans on your head without asking for a loan from your wife, husband, boss or your mom. I'm sitting here writing this listening to Stars from Ulrich Schnauss on iTunes from my basic sound card on my basic PC. I have the thing cranked up as high as I can get it and surprisingly, nothing is buzzing, distorting or howling...too much. For such little scratch you get cans that do a pretty nice job from garden variety audio that you'd get from your computer, iPad, iPod or Android phone. I have to get these onto something high-end to really test them out. But I'm not gonna bother. Why the heck would I expect these low buckers to live the live of big buckers? They're intended, at least for me for the job they're doing. Playing nice on my computer while I'm playing World of Warcraft or something.The rundown...Pros:Really comfortable. I have a huge head and they fit nice. I have big ears and these things fit over them completely. The effect is that you're inside of the headphones and the world is outside...if you're in a quiet room. But hey, I usually play on the computer till all hours and everyone is asleep anyway. So these are comfy enough to wear for a long time.Sound is decent. Really decent. From my built-in soundcard, I can get acceptable bass from a tune like Deadmau5 Ghosts n Stuff if I don't crank it up too high and distort the whole shebang. OK, maybe a headphone amp would really make this sound sick, but it would kill these cans I think. So keep it reasonable. Detected some ringing and a little scratch here and there, but for the money, they sound goooooood.Con:Man whats with the 10' long cord? Wrapped around my leg a couple of time.Plasticky. Is that a word? The ear cushions are pretty good. Not super plush, but nice enough. Don't sit on them or you'll be buying another pair.Overall, I'm winning. Too often I buy stuff and get screwed, but not this time. They are what I expected and I'm happy. BTW, listen to Carl A. Finlow's Definition loud enough to just the point where things go pear-shaped and then back off a smidge.Happy happy, joy joy
I rate this product five star because it is a five star product. This is a birthday gift for a man who loves to fish his face just light up when he saw this fish finder. Just seeing that made my day.
It's fast and HUGE! I can fit over 2000 (full resolution, 8.1MP) pictures on my FZ18 digital camera. I'm sure that will be plenty for a long while. Get one!
Does what it says: lowers scene contrast. What more could you ask for? Besides one for each size you own. Remember flashing your film to compress your palette? This is that for digital. Instantly.Try it out with raw files for single shot HDR effects.It doesn't bring your highlights down much (maybe 1/3 stop) but it brings your shadows way up. This is one of the few times I'd suggest shooting at a higher bit depth. You'll have more room for manipulation in post that way.
I've had this for about 3 weeks now and I think it a good mp3 player. It's not perfect, but the positives outweigh any negatives. I've previously owned an iRiver ifp 395t and used a iriver 799t. Overall, I prefer the Rio Forge. The iRiver players generally have better sound quality but the Forge seems good enough, I don't have super expensive headphones (sony) and not a crazy audiofile, but i think the Forge sounds fine. In my opinion, the key for the Forge is the expandable memory. This makes the Forge cheaper for the same memory size player and leaves the possiblity for future upgrades - i bought a 1 gb sd card. The iriver players dont have this option. Some people complain about the FM reception. I live in a big city and the FM works alright. I don't use the radio too much. Supposedly the recent firmware update improves this and fixes some other things i notices (faster startup time).Pros:- SD card expandability- Small and light (fits into pocket easier than iriver)- Uses AAA battery for ease of replacement instead of builtin rechargeable- Pretty good user interface- Better accessories included for active users (better armband and headphones for running vs. iriver).Cons:- USB connection cover is removable, this will quickly get lost (minor thing)- Not the sturdiest build quality, but good enough- Battery cover hard to removeThis is a good player, though not perfect, that i would recommend to anyone looking for a flash based player. i've had bad experiences with hard drive based units in the past.
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say is WOW!!!!This is probably the best purchase I have ever made. This Pocket PC is everything I ever expected and more!! It's very easy to use as well!I have bought MANY other brands before, including from Sony, AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, Viewsonic but this iPAQ 4150 just blows everything else out of the water and leave them in the dust! I have to say, everyone out there who is thinking of buying this Pocket PC, stop thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I GUARANTEE IT!!!
My Mom loves her Presto. She says she loves to find something printed out on it and loves the little announcement tune. She was able to set it up herself and she changes the ink herself. I have been able to send her info on heart disease, nutrition, senior citizen services in her area, family pictures and it just arrives, no effort on her part. She also gets church announcements. There was some technical difficulty getting it to consistently communicate with the home base but the customer service was spectacular. Mom has a computer but getting on the email frustrates her so much she doesn't use it.The Presto is small, simple looking, prints in color, dings when it arrives, It will hold messages if it runs out of paper. Mom puts paper and ink in it. Ink is not cheap but well worth it for us. I can order ink from the website. The account holder (me) selects the times it will call HQ and collect email. Mom responds to emails by calling via telephone. It has made us feel closer even though we are 4000 miles apart. In spite of sounding like an ad, this is my true review. I have no financial or other stake in Presto or HP. (Hmmm, maybe I should).
This MP3 player is really good for the price. It is a great size, has good sound, good features, and just easy to use. I would recommend this MP3 player to anyone looking for one. Great product!
Surprised at how long it took to for delivery, But It does work as well as i had hoped. I have had no problems with the 327 I got with my DSL service or with the one I just ordered. A good purchase for a really good price compared to most others
This remote is awesome for the price i paid.. But B4 it came i seen the newer version with the upgrades!!! still though im am totally satisfied!
I've only used once, but, Holy Moley, where has this been all my adult life. It does exactly what it says it does without that funky microwave popcorn smell/taste. It tastes just like I remember from childhood. I followed the directions to the letter and so much easier to clean than a big ol' heavy pan. sweet! updated 11-23-12 -- I've used this quite a bit now and still love it. I will say that I can't bring myself to reuse the concentrators (since I do use oil) but that is my monetary cross to bear. I have a 1200 watt microwave so I have found that using the 1/3 cup and reducing the power to 90% gives me the most popped kernels with no scorching.
It does it's job! I bought 2 of these for my new Nikon D3100 and it fit the lens and UV filter perfectly. All you have to do is pinch the top and bottom, place the cap on the lens, and then release. I only wish that it came with a string or something to connect it directly to the camera. If you're like me, this may be something that will be lost very quickly.
This charger is very cheaply made but it does work and I suppose that's the best thing you can say about any charger. It's defintely worth the money especially if you can stomach paying more for the shipping than the product. It's still much cheaper than anything you can buy retail even Wal-Mart.
I got this radio less than a year ago, and I'm replacing it because I can't keep the batteries charged. The thing is ALWAYS hot, and after the first 6 months of having it, it won't pick up our NOAA stations and give us alerts anymore. And, the range on it is pitiful. I live on a farm at least 7 miles away from any tornado sirens, so it's VERY important that my family is protected from bad weather. I don't feel safe with this product in my home. I bought it because I thought it would be great to have a portable that can go to the basement with us, but the batteries kept dying. Take my word for it, FIND A BETTER PRODUCT!
These are great, stylish headphones. In a comparison test, my wife and I both agreed they slightly edged out the Audio-Technica A55, about $80.And these are less cumberson than the bigger A55s. Plus, the HD-555 have a nice fleece cup.Having said all this praise, I cannot wear the HD-555s and had to give them to my wife, who loves them.Why can't I wear them? Because the HD-555s clamp too hard on my head, which has a circumference of 22.5 inches. Before you buy these for yourself, do yourself a favor and measure your head. If your head's circumference is over 21 inches, you might want to avoid the HD-555s.I have a question: Does Sennheiser make headphones that accommodate heads my size? I ask this because I had a cheaper pair of Sennheisers a few years ago and they clamped on my head as well.
The ethernet cable arrived promply in excellent condition. It was securely packages. It is exactly as described, with well-made connectors, and appears to be made of quality materials.
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 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.
I bought these headphones for my three-year old son during long car rides. He enjoys using them, and they seem to be comfortable. The ear cup is not quite large enough to entirely surround his ears, but it fits over the top and rests on the lobes. The padding is good so I don't think this will be a problem. He has worn them for several hours without complaining, and even fell asleep in his car seat wearing them. The band is very adjustable (even I can wear these) but they still fit him snugly. A volume limiting attachment was shipped with the headphones, and works. Although, when using the limiter the device volume has to be turned up very high to be audible. I think the cushion on the ear cup helps reduce road noise, etc.I would like to see sturdier cord, especially where it connects to the ear cups, but it has not been a problem yet.
I've run this card until it could run no more. After about 4 years, it's finally given up on me--the green LED gives a little flicker when I insert it in, but then the whole pocketpc freezes until I remove the card. But reviews shouldn't be about the final days, but about the days of glory. In point form:- my pocketpc was a Viewsonic V37 upgraded to Windows Mobile 2003- card (both wifi and 256mb components) only recognized by pocketpc when drivers installed- 256mb recognized by PC memory card readers without problem- power consumption is pretty big, but I did once manage an hour of surfing without the low power alarm coming on- form factor is biggest drawback. I once dropped my ppc with the card still in it. It landed card side first, and the card has been slightly bent ever since. It still functioned perfectly for years after, however.- pretty good reception. I was able to pick up hotspots in the bus, maybe 20 metres away from the nearest buildings.- plastic case it comes in is great...I can carry it around anywhere- driver software is adequate. Would sometimes forget all the hotspot profiles I had saved, and I'd need to reenter.- eventually I used Odyssey software for my connections to my office's secure LAN, which worked fine, but disabled all other software on the PPC from connecting properly (Odyssey is a bit of a memory hog though)- WiFi connection to ActiveSync and my office's Exchange Server (using PocketOutlook) were the greatest productivity features of the Pocket PC platform...I could keep my PPC's cradle permanently at work, and use WiFi to sync up at home- biggest barrier to wider use was not due to the WiFi card but the lack of a decent web browser on the Windows Mobile 2003 platform.- 256 mb isn't big enough for storing volumes of MP3s, but it was more than sufficient for storing network related applications- Remote Desktop through wifi was also handy if truly desperate (although the interface made it slow)
it works fast, it works well, and it costs less than sony's model, even with shipping costs.
I just got this 2 days ago and it's great!! I was a little concerned that it wouldn't work with my 13 year old remote but it works perfectly with no noticeable delay. I don't know how the battery knows what button you pushed, but it does. I have a receiver set up in the loft that runs my "sound throughout" speakers. I got tired of having to go upstairs every time I wanted to change the radio station or the CD track. This remote extender solved the problem. Highly recommend it.
This is perfect and quite safe bag to keep my 17" Laptop safe along with all the accessories, enought room to store everyhting.
This I bought with the emergency hand crank radio. It recharges as it is suppose to.
This is what your buying: A tube that filters or lenses can be attached to. I personally bought this to put on a UV filter. It protects your lenses from dirt and the like and you get better shots. I think it should have been standard but most people probably wouldn't get this anyway.
While not the strongest Nd filter out there, it offers (for my needs) the perfect amount of power. I'm very big on landscape and waterscape photography and this allows me to take the photos I want in just about all of the conditions imaginable. Some have stated that they can't get wispy waterfalls during the day and please allow me to correct them, yes you can and I will upload photo examples if someone would like to see them. I've shot with this filter in all conditions, ranging from full sun to cloudy skys and it's terrific! Again, you do not have to wait for sunset!The Filter is high quality, easy to screw on and off and it drastically cuts down the light passing through your lens allowing you to take some beautiful shots.
This cd player doesn't ahve anti skip protection, but it plays all my cd's and the battery life is excellent. It also charges my batterires so i dont have to worry about buying any batteries. What would you expect from a 18 dolar cd player. I recomend this to anyone who wants to have a cd player on a desk or a night table.
These were on sale when I bought them, marked down to $50 from $100. They are vastly better than the stock earbuds I was using, I will admit. I actually kinda liked them, until I did some research and picked up a pair of Sennheiser CX300's for 65 bucks. Compared to the Sennheisers, the Shure E2C's sound horrible, like the difference between the Shures and the cheapest earphones you can buy. For an extra few bucks, you can have vastly better sound quality with the Sennheisers.
Always heard that Maha made excellent products.Now, I too am a believer. It basically takes old batteries and rejuvenates them.If your batteries are new, it will insure the longest life possible.Lots of helpful features and it does 8 batteries at a time. Great product.
Speakers were a pain getting setup, but once all was in place the speakers have performed brilliantly. Subwoofer also has great power. I will buy harman kardon speakers from this point forward.
Very affordable and does its job. Works with both my Nikkor lenses. Will recommend to anyone that has reasonably good lenses - please check the lens diameter before you buy.
Removed my old memory from my HP 5100 dc SFF. Installed this memory and the computer recognized it. Now I have 2 GB of RAM! Yippee!
Very good for the price. Just need rechargeable batteries to be excelent. The rest of the features I completly satisfied, lite. I was looking other brands but this is a worthy brand.
I am a professional musician who listens to a wide variety of music from Brahms to Coltrane to Al Green to Metallica to Mary J. Blige to Kenny Chesney to Black Eyed Peas, and so on...I am also in the military, which indirectly applies to this review not only because my official, military job title is "Premier Band Craftsman." (I could tell you more, but I'd have to kill you.) I have worn these earphones in the belly of a C-17. I don't know how to give you any perspective as to what that's like, except to tell you that when you get on a C-17 the loadmaster or some other airman hands you a pair of earplugs ... because you are going to need them for the entire trip unless you want to develop tinitis or worse. That brings me to one thing I love about these earphones, besides the fact that they deliver quality sound. They also offer hearing protection, not just white noise sound masking. That alone would be good enough for me. However, the ER-6i phones are specifically designed for iPod and mp3 player use. (Hence, the "i" in "ER-6i.") I'm loving this since I just got my 40-gig iPod this past summer. My fiance is also in the band. He's a trombone guy. (I know. Mom tried to warn me, too. It's futile. I dig the guy!) I am sitting here listening to my iPod while he practices one floor below me and I can't hear anything but Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley! So, quote me as exclaiming, "ETYMOTIC RESEARCH INC. SAVED MY MARRIAGE BEFORE IT EVEN BEGAN!"I'm also very excited about being able to wear these phones to the gym or for running. Conventional headphones don't work for me in that realm because ... well ... because I'm at the gym. It simply wouldn't be lady-like of me to further expound on such warm, damp, sticky matters.As for what some reviewers have said about lack of bass, I have not encountered this issue at all. Any sound issues I do experience, however, are easily rectified by tinkering with my iPod's EQ settings. I haven't had any experience using these phones with other mp3 players or playback devices, so I can't help those folks who are using other equipment.As for the person who had the phones that shorted out after two months, I dare say someone missed a golden opportunity to receive expert customer support and quality service. It appears to me as though you didn't give the company a chance to correct the problem you experienced. Etymotic Research Inc. offers a 90-day warranty for unregistered merchandise and they will automatically extend that warranty for a full year if you register the product online at www.etymotic.com. All you need to do is give them your contact information and the serial number off the plug on your phones and your done! It takes no more than five minutes ... and that's if you're a one-finger typist. They are nice folks and they seem eager to do good business, which is next to unheard-of these days. I say this because I met a couple Etymotic associates just this past month at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. They were lovely!I hope my review has helped a bit and I wish everyone many blessings for the coming year!
i just turned 13 and got this player and have had nothing but good examples of picture quality, sleek design, and sound. due to many people complaining about the sound, toshiba has changed the design and now the sound is clear loud, and unable to be improved. yes, the battery may be big but compaired to other players with small batteries(and short operating time) i would still prefer this one. the control panel makes it easy to operate with only having to do just aboout nothing. the remote can be very helpful when you are too lazy to use the control panel. so to all of you who are considering other players, you should take another look at this one!
Rarely am I shocked or amazed by am electronic gadget, but this one truly left me speechless.My situation: I have a Samsung Blu-ray DVD and Charter DVR cable box that I wanted to hide in a cabinet. That way only the flat panel tv is in view. The universal remote that controls everything (from Charter) is infrared. I originally thought I would have to modify the cabinet to let the remote work (glass front door) until I stumbled across this product on Amazon. It had great reviews and now I know why.There are basically two parts to the setup. One is the transmitter that replaces one battery on the remote. Comes in AAA but has an adapter to make it fit in AA as well. Second part is the receiver shaped like a UFO that can either directly face the devices and blast the infrared at them, or you can run a small wired infrared transmitter in front of the devices and it will blast the infrared code.My cabinet is shallow so there is not room to sit the UFO part (the receiver) in front of the devices, so I put it in the cabinet and ran the small wired infrared transmitter to the shelf in front of the devices. Doublesided tape holds it there. I do not have it directly facing the devices but rather on the shelf the devices sit on. It works great everytime.The ease of use cannot be overstated here. There is no remote learning or complicated programming. You simple replace one of the remote batteries with the RF transmitter "battery" provided. That's it. All the remote commands get converted to RF to get to the UFO and then converted back to infrared to control the devices. Brilliant.Worth every penny. Truly a brilliant design.
Bought this because I lost my original in the packing process to a new house. Of course a week after this arrives I find the original... I'll be switching it over but keeping this as a backup.
Exact fit for my Dell Laptop, Installed in minutes, works perfect. Price and shipping good.
We have owned a Brother HL-1670N double-sided network laser printer for just over a year. The quality is amazing for the price and it's double-sided!The only trouble we've had is when we forget to use the correct tray for extremely heavy stock paper, eventually it will jam trying to roll it over for printing on the opposite side.Overall, this printer has been one of the best office equipment investments we've made.
I was shopping for a new keyboard and this one caught my eye.I read the other reviews, which are positive so it seemed like a good purchase. When I received the keyboard and started using it I was suprised I paid so little for such great quality. The blue lights are a great feature and easy on the eyes. The keys are quick and smooth so my typing has improved. I'm really impressed!
we needed a card to access the internet. we received the card quickly and they were very willing to help before during and after the sale!! product works great!!
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 bought one of these handy little items for about a hundred bucks at Radio Shack during an emergency when I had to have a recharger for my Toshiba. It lasted about 6 mos. If you want a really neat charger that lasts 6 mo for about a hundred dollars go ahead a buy one. What a piece of junk. Plan ahead, order a replacement charger for your computer right now so when it goes down you won't get taken by this made in China piece of junk.
A good friend recommended these to me and I have to back up his recommendation. I use these to listen to audible.com books for school and for enjoyment. The sound for music is also very good. A very good value.
I purchased this device so I can enjoy the keyboard lighting that my work Lenovo has built in yet lacking on my personal HP laptop. It's certainly bright enough, but the beam is so narrow it simply makes a bright spot in the middle of the keyboard. Take a lesson from laptop vendors who make built in keyboard lights; one lamp in the right spot is perfect. It simply needs to add a diffused lighting to the keyboard.
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.
I bought this at Comp USA for the same price as on Amazon. This product seems very solid. The installation went very smoothly. My Palm connected right away which is better than the nightmares I have had in the past trying to get bluetooth to work.5 Stars!Update:A process used by this device frequently runs and takes a lot of CPU time. It becomes apparent when my mouse is very slow. I am going to check for software updates. I still like it, but the CPU problem is inconvenient.
It works as it says! Now my old buddy Dell Inspiron 9300 works like a charm! If you have that laptop, it is a very good investment,
If you are looking for this and don't have one for your alarm system you need one. Just like a car keyfob, arm, disarm etc. I purchased to replace a keypad that stopped working after too many drops. I have 3 total now, and two are over two years old on the same batteries.
My printer has issues, but I don't think the inks are at fault. The prints look great when the printer works right
I live in an area with no xm repeaters and must rely on good satelite reception. I have purchased 2 sets of headphones for use with my inno, both of which crapped out after only a few weeks use (check antenna message). It seems that this has been a common problem with other users. I won't be buying another set, at least until a different manufacturer produces them.
I was really excited to improve my reception on my Inno by getting these headphones. And yes, the reception was very reliable, particularly in places where the signal is weak. (But nothing, alas, will boost reception to the gym in my office building's basement.) The problem is, ten minutes wearing these bad boys and the inside of my ears were in pain. The plastic is just too hard or the headphones just squeeze too tight or something. It feels like I'm wearing a vice or a clamp around my head. If I had to do it over again, I'd find another set of antenna headphones that were more comfortable. I don't even know if such a thing exists. If you have a high pain threshold and don't mind discomfort, these are the headphones for you.
I have been using this card for a few weeks now. It is cheap, fast and reliable. I use it in my Panasonic DMC-TZ1 camera and I can store video at the highest resolution and frame rate (VGA, 30 frames/sec) without hiccups or breaks.
I live in the Dallas - Fort Worth area, and in spite of what another reviewer in this area wrote I decided to try the FM Cup. There aren't any completely empty FM digital frequencies here. When I first installed and tried the unit, no sound was heard over any FM frequency unless I attached the optional audio cord for use with other devices. Even then the sound quality was poor and I had to turn down the volume on the Sansa. I then went to the Sandisk site and downloaded the firmware updater. After I updated the firmware I tried the FM Cup again. It then worked as advertised. The sound quality was equal to my built-in CD player even on an FM frequency that was in use by an area station. Also, the FM Cup set the Sansa volume level automatically. I only had one problem with the FM Cup - there is trim around my cup holder (SC300) that wouldn't allow the FM Cup to fit all the way down inside it. Other than that, it works as advertised.Update: I have since purchased a new car that has a built-in MP3 player, so I don't need the FM Cup. However, I gave it to my girlfriend who uses it with equally good results in her 2006 Buick Lacrosse.
If you are reading this review for the "Deluxe Enhancing Filter Kit" and the price is $29.95 this is not correct. If it is $60+ then ignore this review. Adorama tells me it was a technical error, but they have yet to correct it. This leads me to believe it is the old Bait and Switch technique. They sent me a different filter kit(cheaper). I now have to refuse or ship back this totally different filter kit to get my money back. We will see how that works out.
I gotta say it, this headphones are really nice. I really like the noise-reducing feature that SONY made for this headphones. Also the soft silicone buds that are included feel really nice in your ears. I previously owned the Sony MDR-EX71SL Headphones which were extreme good, but i wasn't satisfied. I had a few problems with the Sony MDR-EX71SL Headphones.Two things i didn't like about the SONY MDR-EX71SL:1.I didn't like the length of the cable. The headphones by itself is too short and when u attach the additional cable it makes it too long.2.The Left and Right bottom rubber part of the earpiece were really sensitive(when i had this headphones the bottom rubber part of the left side started ripping apart so i had to put a lil piece of clear tape on it.)So far i'm not having those problems with the Sony MDR-EX51LP. The length of the cable it's perfect and the Left & Right side of the earpiece are protected with a hard plastic material. In clonclusion, SONY made a very good job on this headphones. I recommend the Sony MDR-EX51LP Headphones over the Sony MDR-EX71SL Headphones.
I use a laptop and enjoy the ability to simply plug in my headphones and listen to music. Using a Windows XP Professional Operating System, the problem with this device is that I must start my computer with it plugged in for it to function properly. If my computer has already started, I must plug in the head phones and restart the computer.Hopefully, their software will improve.
they say non slip but they slip alittle, but its better than the regular ear buds that fall out-the sound quality is impressive but the only downside is the annoying design that makes them not stay put
No problems with the Tiffen 58mm UV Filter. My main reason for the filter is to provide protection to my Canon EF-S lens.
Be careful when you order this item. Even though the picture above shows the speaker with the transmitter, this product is just the speaker. If you don't already have a transmitter, you want to get item number SRSRF90RK.
I have wireless modem at first floor and new computer at groud floor.Therefore, I installed this network adapter to new computer.The adapter works well at relatively long distance without any lagging.My modem supports B, not G.
The unit basically works now and the call quality is good. The suppied SW crashed badly (w/Windows XP SP2) but the latest version downloaded from Dlink's support site is better. Skype removed Speed Dial from the latest version so there's no way to access your contact list from the external handset. There's also no way to access voicemail other than to go to the PC and play it: but you have to change the audio driver setting manually so you can actually hear it. The method described in the documentation doesnt work. This is presumably compatibility with Skype versions. Skype refuse to support as they say its not their domain (even though the device is "Skype certified") and Dlink dont seem to respond to support queries.
Very clear tone. I wish they were a little more on the Treble Sound side because they are little too Bass Sound for me; other than that, they are a very nice set of Headphones with a long straight cord. The plug-in is tight, and so is the adapter; therefore, it is not coming unplugged accidentally.
Both items worked well. The light is sufficiently bright to light up a keyboard effectively, while not too glaring, and the fan worked silently with an expectedly light breeze.The main problem with this item is the price. At $17, a desk lamp would provide far more illumination than the small USB light. Likewise, one could purchase a fan and a lamp for less than $20. Having stated this, the fan/USB light combination is perfect when working in a room where the lights have been necessarily dimmed, such as when presenting a speech/presentation. I have been using the light for around two hours a day for the past 6 months and am pleased to find that the manufacturer's claims in regard to the LED's longevity are holding true.In conclusion, while both products worked perfectly, they really are limited in use and suitable only for those who spend long hours where a darkened environment is a necessity.
this receiver is great, the reveiws made me a little skeptic on the quality of the product. One think i do note however is that you need to turn it up pretty far to get good volume out of it, but besides that it great, nice remote, and I had no problem reading labels on the unit of anything
This is a fantastic printer. I'm printing 8.5x11 glossy and matte color photos from my Canon A40 and am delighted with the quality. It is as good or better quality than I get from my 35mm and lab prints.Cost of operation is similar to commercial lab prints, however, you have the control and can print when you want and we find that we print 1/10 of all of our shots rather than getting all of the prints. Now we make larger prints of our excellent shots and none of those so-so shots ever make paper.4x6 take a bit less than a minute, 8x10 take about 4 or 5 minutes. I don't care I load the paper and when I come back in a few minutes or an hour they are all done. It isn't fast but the cost and quality make up for it for me as I don't care about the speed. Labs took over night to rush 8x10 for me and cost a bundle more.The printer is quiet enough for my home office and doesn't bother me while on the telephone.I really like this printer.
I bought this hoping that it would help me connect to some of the open access points around my work, but it did not perform any better than the built-in Intel wi-fi in my notebook. It is a clunky piece of plastic that will fit in no one's bag. There was some included software that gave some nice signal information a la NetStumbler, but besides that, this product is a waste of your time. I returned mine within a week.
This camera is easy to use and has a great zoom. Cheap considering all the functions it has.A great product!
It work preatty fine in my Nikon D5100, the focus is a little slow but it is not a big problem
Expensive and worth it. Top quality construction. I managed to smash my first one somehow but the lens below and the threads didn't suffer any damage. Beautiful craftsmanship.
This is a great discman, I actually prefer it over the CT-710, wihch I had but got broken (due to lack of care I guess). This one has more advantages than the 710, most notable is that it has 2 more sound modes (3D-1, 3D-2), which the 710 does not have. The latter is nicer in many ways, for example, the buttons in the discman light up, but those are minor details that are not really relevant.As with the 710, this discman has two major problems:- It does not have a screen in the discman itself (although that's why the remote is for obviously).- It is perhaps TOO small, meaning that if you drop it a few times it'll go KAPUTT. So you MUST buy a carrying case, I didn't buy one for my 710 (something I deeply regret) and it didn't last more than a year! So it'd be better to do a small inversion in one than having to buy another discaman in the near future.- Another problem is the bundled headphones, which are terribly designed but have great sound. The poroblem is that the left cord is MUCH shorter than the right one, so you'll have some trouble in that sense.Well, the good things are that it is a lovely discman, it comes with rechargable batteries (which last A LOT), so no worries about having to buy some, yet if you want to it comes with a "tube" in wich ye insert some regular AA batteries and you attach it to the discman and the battry will last MUCH longer (like 40h+). I also like the fact that you can easily hide it, so there are less chances of getting mugged, though people can still see the remote obviously. About that, it is really awesome and easy to work with, just fiddle around with it and you'll understand how to use it in no time (oh and it's backlit).Overall, you won't regret buying this at all.
Almost everyone who used this lens is raving about it for good reasons. I really shouldn't have to repeat previous reviews, so I'll just say that this is the most amazing macro/micro lens accessible to normal consumers and photo enthusiasts that can provide greater than 1X repro ratio. However, it does have some issues that people should be aware of before buying this lens:0) this camera will *not* go into infinity, it is a macro/micro only lens1) this is a MANUAL FOCUS lens, meaning there is no focus ring but that you need to move the entire camera back and forth to focus, so either you need to have a very steady hand under bright sunlight, or you really should get a camera bracket. I use Manfrotto 454 with a sturdy tripod. If you're one of those young guys not used to the wonderful world of manual focusing and knowledge on uncertainty management, this lens will take some time to master.2) as with all macros, you really should get a macro dedicated flash to get the best quality to minimize shaking, and to maximize light. Forget about e-TTL2!!! Your results will be very inconsistent. Set it to manual power, and learn the power settings. You'll learn something about exposure, and save time in the long run.3) to minimize vibration, a remote is necessary4) the sweet spot is around f/8 at 1X-2X, but even at that f-stop your depth of field is still too shallow. I highly recommend using depth of field stacking (just Google for focus stacking) software. At f/11 up to f/16, your pictures will become soft. I rarely use f/16. It's not f/16 at 5X anyways, and every little speckle of dust on your sensor that was invisible at f/8, will show up at f/16. Therefore, DoF stacking is necessary.5) When you set to 3X-5X, the screen will be very very dark. Therefore, I highly recommend using a bright external light source for focusing. This also means you really need to crank up your macro flash to a really high level. At 3X-5X, f/16 is no longer f/16 anymore.For 1:1 repro ratio, I usually prefer the legendary Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR along with the R1C1 kit and SU-800 since it's a lot easier to setup and to shoot (VR and Nikon TTL are amazing), but when I need more than 1X ratio, Canon MP-E 65mm is the way to go. The build quality of this lens is just as good as gold rim Nikon lenses, and the sharpness just as equal as Canon L-lenses and gold rim Nikon lenses.As for flash, I actually don't have any of Canon flash systems. I'm on a mixed Canon and Nikon system so instead of purchasing yet another piece of flash equipments, I mount my existing Nikon SU-800 to my Canon body, and connect to my two Nikon SB-R200 flashes via SC-30 cables. This means exposure is completely manual, but that is perfectly fine because when you shoot macros, manual exposure will give a much more predictable and consistent result than e-TTL2 (which will change if you move the subject in and out of the center, as TTL is more center-weighted than matrix metered). The only problem with SU-800 is that it shuts down automatically if you don't use the flash for a while. But for most people on a single Canon system, get a flash dedicated for Canon will more than suffice.Overall, I love this lens. It requires knowledge, a lot of setup time, and patience to use. Having that said, this is an amazing lens. It's a bit expensive, but you can get amazing deals on Craigslist or eBay from frustrated people who don't fully understand how to squeeze every little performance out of this extremely difficult to use but amazing lens. If you need to shoot jewels, diamonds, grain of rice, or similarly small things, by all means buy this lens, and KEEP IT because it's a niche lens that is unlikely to depreciate in value like camera bodies and common zoom lenses. For more than 1X, the MP-E 65mm is the only choice you have short of going to expensive multi-thousand dollar microscopic equipments. If you think you need it, just get it.
I bought this microphone for my HP laptop so that me and my friends can record our voices and make songs using music studio software on my laptop.So far this microphone works amazing for how affordable it is. Our vocals sound very professional and are not distorted.........Thanks Logitech for this wonderful creation!!!!! 5 stars
I bought a few of these cables to place my wireless router in a central part of the house. Do I notice any difference between CAT5 and CAT6? Absolutely not, but the price wasn't bad. They work like a cable should, so I'm happy.
This camera dock is useless, it doesn't hold the charge... not worth spending the money!!
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.
If you are on a tight budget, don't even hesitate to buy these headphones. They are amazing! Comfortable, producing deep bass and crisp highs. Extra long cord, adjustable headband - for the price it doesn't get any better than this.
I thought this would be a great handeld. I tried to use it, called & emailed HP MANY times over the past 6 months. Finally, HP tech support said that it MIGHT not work with Earthlink and that I must change my ISP. Why didn't HP note that in the specs before I spent $(...)? If you're thinking about this unit, try to find out if it works with your ISP first.
I bought this expecting it to work out of the box and guess what it did. Isn't that all we should expect these days.It worked on both a 98 machine and a win 2000 machine with no problem. Both the machines are of course laptops with the standard slow laptop hard drive so really 100MB is total overkill as the hard drive will NEVER be able to keep up with that speed but on the 2000 machine I benchmarked the speed of the drive locally and then timed a large file transfer and with the overhead of TCP/IP the throughput was a respectable 82% of the local drive throughput.
Purchased Altec-Lansing recently as a gift for my daughter after having purchased one for myself months ago. Very good fit and finish; substantial looking. Remote very good. Sound OK but lacks bass, as one would expect with smaller speakers. My second purchase as a gift is a recommendation in and of itself.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and one of the greatest gifts that led me in that direction was my Crystal Radio set that I received one Christmas back in the late 1970s. Now it was my turn to pass the same thing down to my son for Christmas.I chose to pay a little more and get the set with the pre-wound coil (the hardest part of building one of these kits). Any one of these kits would be relatively easy to build. There are only 4 main components, the coil, the diode, an ear piece and a variable capacitor. What could go wrong?The mechanical connections are important. In electronics, the electrons never fail, it's always the mechanical joints. The connections in this kit are just twist-together, but after the first failure, I grabbed a soldering iron and made sure the connections were good.This kit does not work. Perhaps the diode is bad? Don't know. After trying to get it to work (twice), my son's attention was already starting to fade and we made no progress. So much for passing along the spark. I won't buy one of these for any of my 3 daughters, that's for sure.
So far, I am fully satisfied with my purchase. The menu interfase is not intuitive, but I can live with it.
I go the version 3 card. Install was simple in a Win 98 laptop. It took less than 5 minutes. Some have said not to let the card automatically install new firmware. I let it and it woked fine.Setup was easy, and reception from the wireless router covers my house. I could even carry my laptop outside on my front lawn and surf the net. It doesn't get the advertised distances, but seems OK for my purposes (around a 50 foot radius from the router). Some people have said the netgear card is better, but I have had no problems. It is important to play around with the location of the router. A slightly different router spot will dramatically improve the range of the card.Overall, because of the range I'll have to give this 4 stars, but this is a very good product and works fine with Win 98.
I wanted a second cradle to have at the office instead of a standalone cable, so I decided to give this one a try. When I purchased this unit, it was around half of the listed price. I can notice some differences on this cradle compared to the standard one.- First off, the footprint is quite smaller in depth. Of course the palm fits into it, but unlike my Palm Vx cradle, the palm body doesn't rest onto the base. This is a bit scary if you get nonchalant and miss locking the palm in place. But I noticed the standard Tungsten cradle also does this. I guess this is the tradeoff for universal connection.- The hotsync button glows green when there's a connection with the palm and the usb port plugged in.- The backlight stays on all the time, and it looks neat, but you may not want the glow to stay on. You can unplug the power from the back of the cradle, but otherwise you have a purple glow going on.-The one thing that I don't like is that the hotsync button is pretty stiff, much more than on the standard cradle. I can just push on the standard button with my finger and it compresses, but with this cradle, I use my thumb and wrap my fingers around the back. Nothing major, just awkward for the time being.Otherwise, the unit is good and it is better looking than the standard black cradle. It matches the T2 & T3 body better than the TT. This is a fine product and is definitely sharper looking, and if it's around the same price as the standard unit, I'd go for this one if you wanted an additional unit/replacement.
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.
I think this is a great camera. It takes nice shots and probably even better ones then I have been taking since I have yet to use all of the different modes and features that it comes with. My only real problem with this camera is there isn't a view finder just a screen which is impossible to see if the sunlight hits it. So, you find yourself aiming and shooting and praying you got the shot. Out of direct sun it is great. If they could just add a view finder it would be perfect!
I have owned it for almost a year now and don't regret buying it. Very surprised at the amount of room and protection it has. It carries at least 2 lenses,(including 18/200) filters, flash, extra batteries, etc.Highly recommend if you want to have everything with you on a photo trip.
After 3 Mr. Coffee's we changed routes and purchaed this to get the water HOT!!! It works great, and looks pretty nice on the counter as well!
I bought this for my Cannon VIXIA HFS 200 movie camera. It works just fine and was a good value. What else can you ask for.
Great application. I have a 52 inch LCD on a pedestal on the top shelf of a 3 shelf glass corner TV stand. Measurements of L x W were perfect for the pedestal. 1 inch overlap beyond entire edge of all sides. Height of 1 inch definitely a plus. Dark color blended right in with color of the glass shelving and peripheral devices (Sat Tuner, wii, radio, etc.) Four pieces of rubber feet protect the glass. Weight well within specifications of the turntable. Couldn't have done it better if I built it myself. Very pleased. Recommended.
Well, without getting techncial, it does the job for me. It is easy to forget I am not wired in. Did not test the sensitivity over a distance larger than a floor (~30-50 ft), but so far so good. Set up was relativeley painless. Price keeps getting better every month almost too.
This iphone charging dock looks great. I love the simple design. A great alternative to purchasing just a USB hub and it charges my iPhone. I wasn't looking for this charging port to sync my iphone because I'm using it on a company desktop. Overall, a great charging USB hub!
You really can't go wrong with a Lowepro product. Lifetime warranty. This particular bag is compact to not get in the way if you don't like lugging along large cases when you're traveling. Yet it is very well padded on all sides to protect your camera. It has a belt loop if you ever need to use it. There is a small zippered mesh compartment on the inside of the bag (underside as you open the case) that you can store a couple of CFs, XDs, or SDs. There is also a front pouch that will hold extra 4-6 AA batteries as well as a thin lithium ion battery. The case will hold a midsize camera, eg a Nikon Coolpix 5700 or Olympus C-5060 and other similar size cameras with the strap and have some room left over (storing a wallete or purse, eg).
Got 2 so I can have one by Sofa and one on desk. It's nothing spectacular, it just does what it's supposed to without problem.
The legs are easy to adjust, and the tripod fits my camera and an Optoma pocket projector well. It's OK for the camera, but not sturdy enough for the projector. Good for light usage, very good value for that price. The small and compact format makes it easy to stow, and I'm sure it will travel well.
I am very much impressed by this machine. The set up was simple and the instructions are good. It has become a real work horse for my home office. Scanning is in color. printing is in B/W only.
I have used the backpack for over a year now and it is rugged and roomy. I like the multiple pockets and the overall size of the pack. I use it for all kinds of activities: work, travel, school, etc... Works well and has held up well.Great product.
We purchased this gift for my 88-year-old grandmother in June and have been beyond pleased with the Presto. My grandmother lives alone and, unlike my other grandparents, has not done well with computers in the past. We set up the Presto in about 10 minutes and have not had a problem since.And my grandmother LOVES her emails. We send her pictures and emails everyday just so she has something to get. Everytime she hears the machine's music start, she runs over to wait to see what pops out, and then calls us to thank us for the email or photograph or whatever. My brother is currently out of the country studying and he sends her updates every few days so she knows that he's safe. It's a great way to keep her in the loop and also to keep in touch because she calls us almost every day to check in. She told me that she feels a lot less lonely and she just loves getting emailed updates from us. She even bought a folder to keep all of her emails and pictures in.We are so pleased with the Presto and cannot say enough good things about it. I have recommended it to everyone i know with older parents and grandparents. It's a fantastic way to keep in touch with her and to make sure that she doesn't feel left out of the fun and news. I highly, highly recommend the Presto.
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!
This is a great light for travel. It has a switch with 3 settings: off, 4 LEDs, 8 LEDs.
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.
Where can I start? This camera is an EXCELLENT product! I was apprehensive because 1) I'd had such trouble with complicated hard-to-use techno gear and software, and 2) this was going to be my first digital camera and I wanted to have FUN, not be driven nuts by trying to slog through complications. I had really enjoyed photography years ago on a good 35mm camera. I did a lot of comparisons, and this Fiji just seemed to come out on top for what I wanted to spend. Yet I just HAD to go to a store to try it out first-hand. Boy, was I impressed!! I picked up a display and the controls are so sensibily designed that I was using it-no problem-in just a minute or two. I even took a mini-video on it. (A great feature I haden't even counted on.) Another feature that sold me on this camera was the 6x optical zoom--a must-have feature for creative photography. The sales guy recommended I get a transfer device, and I'm glad I did. You put the memory card in it and download the pics into your computer. (I got one called "Dazzle" and it's a snap.) I also bought a 128MB Smart Card for more memory. If, like me, this is your first digital (or you're upgrading) I COULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA MORE HIGHLY! I hope this review was helpful to you. Now I'm going back to having more fun with my new camera!
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.
extra long cord compared to cord that comes with the cameras. works just like the original but at a fraction of price.
Has information listed that I didn't expect to find. Very easy to use. I like the choice of voices, etc.
I love how this replaces old crappy surge stripshas 12 outlets and the ones in the rear are for the larger plugs, this makes this item a 5 star itemso far in the 6 times I have installed this, I have only run into 1 issue with a plug not fitting and it was an odd shape HUGE plug for a security gate system.
HP has great ink cartridges. Amazon has the best deal I've found so far. Their price is better than the generic prices.
This mouse came with my computer, and it is a lot better then mouses with balls. I no longer have to clean it, and it no longer gets stuck ever couple days. Overall I enjoy this mouse.
As usual, excellent Celestron optics! The telescoping mechanics seem a little stiff, but I expect that will loosen up with use. Great for birding, sports, or casual astronomy.
I got this camera in March of 2007, and was very pleased when I received it. The size is even smaller than I expected, and the color is a dazzling blue.It has a lot of different settings for different environments where you'll be taking pictures. The ones I've used the most - a document setting for taking pictures of documents (I have no copy machine or scanner so this comes in handy when I need to scan an item), a setting for cuisine (I like to cook and share my recipes online so this comes in handy when sharing my food with others over the web), and available light (uses whatever light is present in the room without using a flash - helps when I'm trying to avoid red-eye or get a more natural look to my indoor pictures). The available light setting will cut down on the image quality if the light present isn't sufficient. It also has a museum setting that automatically shuts off the sound of the camera so that you don't disturb those around you in a quiet setting.The fact that it's so cute and tiny is a big bonus - I love showing this thing off!The only thing I find is missing is the view finder. I understand that it might be to cut down on the size of the camera, but taking pictures in really bright light - you miss it. I couldn't see a thing on the screen during sunny days - even the "brighter screen" didn't do much for it, and the light on a sunny day is so intense it's hard to even find what the light balance view is reading. This is a serious design flaw and I seriously considered returning the camera for this reason - it's just too cute and little to return though. It's great for bringing to parties and as a general picture-taker that is slim for traveling. The fact that I don't have to worry about the weather when I take it with me is a big plus as well.
Great price for this many golf balls. I was surprised how well these balls perform under playing conditions. The feel was good and they hold up well for the novice player. Shipping was free as well.
This router was very easy to install. I just hooked it up to my computers and my cable modem (Motorola Surfboard) and Windows XP did the rest.I have been using this router since December 2002 with no problems at all.This was the first network install for me and I was surfing the net within a few minutes.
This GPS is simple to use. Lightweight with good battery life when off the charger. Display, voices, and information ensures you will get where you need to go. You won't spend much time learning how to use it.Negatives - I think I updated the maps, but construction in our town from three years ago isn't there. It also doesn't take you on the shortest route. Going to work I take my way and it instantly calculates a route 3 minutes shorter than the suggested one. Also don't buy this if you're looking for a blue-tooth with your phone. The clarity is not very good and you can't break the connection without going deep into the menu. I ended up removing it from my phone's pairing list because people would call me and the unit would pick up with no easy way to switch to the headset.I've recommended this to friends because for the price and features it's very good. I'm satisfied with the purchase, but a better speaker and easier map update would help.
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
I had a great time with this camera for about 6 months. It has been in to be repaired once already - when zooming, the lens got stuck and would not close.10 months later, it is doing the same thing. It won't take pics anymore. I just checked the sony site to see how much it would cost to fix - one hundred and eighty-one dollars. ridiculous. I am all done with sony. we have a lot of sony products and none are of the quality we would expect.
I bought this printer new in 2005. 6 yrs later, in 2011, this printer hasn't given me a single problem. Not. One. Problem. It's still as fast as it was the day I bought it. It can spit out thousand page jobs without a single hiccup.If everything worked as well as this printer, cars would get 200 mpg and never need to be replaced!I also like the HP web interface for checking and administering the printer on my local ethernet network. Installing network printer drivers on multiple networked computers is as easy as could be.As perfect a printer as I've ever used. I expect this printer will keep going for another 7 years at least.
I just started my own business so I have a very tight budget. I used this paper on my Canon BJC-2000 using the highest quality print mode and my brochures look like they came from a professional printers. Slow on my printer but the quality is beautiful. The paper is so sleek and classy.
great purchase works like a dream. charges quick only problem is the red light gets annoying but just throw something over it and it will be fine
Pros:Small, but holds plenty of musicEase of adding/removing musicExpansion slotActual scroll wheel, that actually turnsReplaceable batteryDurableCustomer serviceCons:Scroll wheel will go on the fritzBattery will start to lose chargeHeavy(note - all cons that show up after at least 2 years of use)I've had several mp3 players over the years, but this little guy is my go-to player. It has it's problems, as you've probably read from other reviewers, but take a look at currently available models and compare the reviews there to this one (or even the first generation Fuze) - you just can't beat this player. The difference with this device for me, is that it will LAST. I'm sure you can get a much larger capacity player that's lighter and newer at this point, probably for much less money at this point - but I'd still come back to buy this model at this price if mine would ever die.One of my favorite things about this model is how easy it is to get music on it. It plugs into the computer as a USB device, and adding/removing music is as easy as navigating to folders on your hard drive in Windows. The ipod will change the name of your song to some weird alphanumeric code and remove the properties, AND you have to have itunes installed; the zune requires you to use this god awful software to load music, and again, you have to use this software. I absolutely love how easy it is to access your music/pictures with this player.I've had mine for over 6 years now, I got it as a gift (can't remember when at this point). The thing that I love the most about this mp3 player is the weight/durability. This is not a light little unit that you can toss around, it's got a metal backing and has some heft to it, which is nice - you can feel it in your pocket, you know it's there. And yet it's not so heavy it's burdensome (it's much lighter than the original Zune, for instance). You can toss this is a pocket for jogging and forget it's there. That being said, I do drop this guy a LOT and it can stand the abuse, especially due to the metal frame on the back - it protects everything. But once, just once, after about a year of owning it, I dropped it and it died on me - I called customer service and they spent about 2 hours with me over the phone and sending several emails to clear the hard drive and get the software re-installed (even though it was technically out of warranty), and it worked like new. The customer service people were polite, patient and helpful.Another thing I absolutely love about this player is that it has a real scroll wheel - one that turns, and you can feel it clicking as it turns. I like the tactile response of not just pressing a button on a fake wheel. There is a downside to this mechanical wonder however - a couple of years of use, and the scroll wheel started to get a mind of it's own (skipping like crazy, like playing russian roulette with my ears and the volume) - but I found a post online about how to fix that (yes, it involved tiny screwdrivers and disassembling the unit, but the same clumsy person who drops it all the time managed this fix so it's not rocket science to fix the scroll wheel). And you know what, it worked like new. A year or so after that the battery started losing charge, but hey - it's replaceable! And I don't mean replaceable the way an ipod battery is replaceable, it's more like a cell phone battery and you can get the replacement anywhere. New battery, worked like new. Now about 6 years later (or more) the scroll wheel started getting touchy again - found the same post online as to how to fix and and guess what, works just like new!!I guess what I'm saying is, it'll require maintenance, but this thing is BUILT TO LAST. It's hard to find that nowadays, especially fixes that you can do yourself instead of having to send it to some special shop and pay some crazy amount of money to have it fixed. You're hard pressed to find anything made out of metal at this point, or anything with truly replaceable parts. I know that no matter how much I keep this thing serviced by me, it will die eventually. I know that won't be for another few years, however, and it makes me sad to know that I won't be able to find anything like this little wonder again (unless Sansa decides to listen to customer reviews and make quality products again).
Way back, when I bought my current system, a 40 gig hard drive seemed adequate. But with the dramatic increase in file sizes, and the realization that not everything needs to be burned to a CD, my hard disk storage needs changed rather quickly. With no space to add an additional internal hard drive, I decided to go for the next best thing and settled on the 160 gig Western Digital Media Center.In addition to the big 160 gig drive, you get two USB 2 ports (one in front, one in back), plus the 8-in-1 card reader. The USB cord is included, and essentially all you have to do is plug it in, run the setup, and the new drive letters appear on the directories. I'm running a Windows XP/Linux dual boot and have yet to experience a problem with this drive on either OS. The 8 meg cache buffer makes the drive efficient not only for storage, but for running programs, playing games and watching video (without the choppy effect). The card reader (much more practical than a Zip Drive) has two slots supporting 8 of the most common card formats, i.e., Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash, etc. Control buttons are mounted on the front of the unit, which is always nice, plus the safe shutdown feature ensures that power is not turned off until all disk activity has completed. It's a solid, attractive piece of equipment that has thus far operated problem-free. My only complaint would be the metal band around the side which lends itself to the occasional electrostatic pinch, particularly if you have a carpet under your desk.
Read the fine print, I didn't, won't work with Itouch....however the people I bought it from were sarcastic enough in their responses to warrant a giant 1 star. May work for you, just don't waste your time ordering from the jerks I ordered from.
I recently purchased a Samsung LNT4061F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV (I'm very pleased). I decided I needed to upgrade my DVD player too. After considerable research, I selected the Oppo DV-981. I'm very pleased with it. The up conversion does an excellent job. The player is easy to set up and use. Not only is the up conversion outstanding, it plays every audio format available. The unit cost more than most, but it's worth the expense.
I bought this for my son for Christmas and I'm so glad I waited to rate this amp because it stopped working not even six months later. It sounded good while it lasted but it didn't last long. The price sounded to good to be true and I guess I was right and I knew I waited to rate this half ass amp for a reason. If your thinking of purchasing this amp I would say you better think twice. I am a regular Amazon shopper and This is the first 1 star I have ever given a product. What's bad is I can't get my money back. It is a total loss for me.
I expected the EXEC version, but received the previous version.(Non Exec) Still a great product. No feedback received from seller during shipping and transit.
Anyone buying any brand of any USB attachment should realize that USB w/win98 is still flaky. I have a Peracom USB internet adapter (supplied by cable ISP)and guess what? Sometimes all the LED's look normal but there is no connectivity...usually can just unplug USB side and replug (hot swap)to get linked.Sounds like most of the problems reported here are not Netgear issues per se, just the travails of USB.
It's big. It's heavy. But it does an awesome job. I have to carry this lens around for a whole day at a time, and by the end of the day it's tiring. But, it's the only lens that does what I need. Low light hand held, quality images. The f2.8 combined with IS mean I can handhold for just about all my shots. No blur even down to 1/60 second at full 200mm.The included lens hood adds a lot to the length, but it works very well. It's held in place with a simple "push and turn" lock, so it won't fall off, even if you knock the lens against something. It will also keep the rain off the front lens (unless it's being blown straight at you, but then nothing works, does it?)The autofocus has 2 settings. One for only when you are shooting at distance, and the other for closer work. I only use the longer setting. This is meant to speed up autofocussing if you know you will not be coming in close. Also, once you have locked in with autofocus, you can just turn the focus ring to over-ride autofocus. No fiddling with buttons on the camera, or having to always use manual focus (although that is an option). I frequently use auto to get close, then quickly adjust manually to get the final exact result I want.One negative is the minimum focus distance. From memory, it's about 1.4m (or about 4 to 5 feet). It's not a problem for me, but check this limit if you need to come in close.The tripod support bracket is easily removeable if you only do handheld. Saves a little on the weight, and also makes for a much easier lens to hold and operate.So, if you need a fast lens with good image quality, just get this lens. If size/weight/$$$ are issues, then look to the non-IS or f4.Happy shooting :)
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
This was a great purchase. We were very satisfied and would recommend this vendor to others. The experience was positive.
I used to play CD's all the time at home.... Until I bought the MP101 and signed up for Rhapsody. By using the MP 101 with Rhapsody, I have access to a massive catalog of music that I don't actually own- it's like having the biggest jukebox in the world right in my living room. I highly recommend this product with Rhapsody.
I bought this as a Xmas gift and the recipient tells me that it works great and is just what he wanted.
The 4400F is a great flat bed scanner. Canon includes a user friendly software package. Excellent scanner for the money. It imports scans into Photoshop CS2 with no problems. It's what you would expect from the people at Canon.
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.
Does what it is supposed to do. Allowed to connect T61 laptop to 46" LCD TV with HDMI input in 1920x1080p mode
I love the whole kit, because it's everything I need. The bag is really nice, though I had to put a piece of black tape over the "Kodak" logo, so that it wouldn't be so obvious I was carrying an expensive camera.I really don't have use for the photo paper though, because I get my photos done....The lithium battery charger is also a necessity, and it gets your charging done in a short period of time, rather than having to keep buying alkaline batteries for only a few minutes of use before they die.
PROS:Price. Excellent price, even if you don't like it, cost of entry is affordable.Build Quality. Nice caps, nice little bag. Feels sturdy.CONS:Low Focal Length "Shadows": If you're using with a very wide angle lens, or your 18-55 kit lens, you will notice circular shadows blocking the corners at focal lengths under 24mm.Limited Autofocus: You will have limited AF support, most of the focusing will come by moving closer or farther from your subject which kills this for tripod use.Extremely Low Depth of Field: Even small objects, such as mushrooms, you will have a hard time keeping it all in focus. It'll be either stem or cap because of the limited DOF.Overall, it works okay in a pinch or if you're just starting off with macro photography. it's a fun new tool that will allow you to take some interesting shots. It's no replacement for a dedicated macro lens and if you really want to get into macro photography, you'd be much better off with an inexpensive dedicated lens. But, for the price it's a fun toy to play around with and, as previous reviewers mentioned, it's a nice heavy 10x magnifier and you can use it as a standalone magnifying glass.
Even though I misjudged the size of my laptop and the normal place where the laptop would normally go, by about 1 inch; it is the best laptop roller for my purpose. I was looking for rollers at a significant low price. The price alone of the Targus TM2700 16 Vertical RollerTargus TM2700 16 Vertical Rollermade it worth the effort to go to Amazon.com and purchase it. Some that I looked at in stores were high priced. At least out of my price range to afford.These are the features that work for me:1. Gives me space to carry my new laptop cooler pad.2. Paper work for school.3. Space to carry my recharging cord.4. The rollers - The best part for me.5. Plenty of room for all your needs like pencils, pens, cell phone or business cards.6. I also carry my laptop cooler as well in my roller case. Note: Nothing is more important in owning a laptop than to keep it cool.I have a 16" laptop and other things that I would need to carry by hand, except this model allows me to easily transport from one place to another. Even the carrying handle makes it easy to get it into my van.I have a desk top, added a wireless router which helps me on those times when I don't feel up to going to my desktop. This area was having scorching heat up into 3 digits (very rare), and my window A/C died, I was able to go out for dinner at Sharis and use their wifi and keep cool for several hours while I did homework and ate dinner.I would recommend this laptop roller case to anyone requiring moving back and forth with a laptop and other office or school papers.
Wanted a SIMPLE camera for my son. It arrived very fast-easy to understand directions. No big book to read. Picture is unbelievably clear!We love this little light-weight camera!
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.
If your tip toe-ing your way into off camera flash or studio work, get this stand. Easy to use, not too heavy, stores great.
I received this about a month ago, and it has been a life saver. I have chronic pain in my back, and car rides are awful for me. This last weekend I went to Kansas City, MO (from South Dakota) and had very little trouble on the car ride. I know it is because I was able to use my heating pad in the car! I love this produce and would recommend it to anyone.
There is a button on the clicker -- no need to get up to change the disc that is playing.
Amazon rejected my previous review saying that my review is more towards the seller than the cable. So, I am simplifying by review. These cables sold by 1d4us are not Cables To Go brand cables. These are cheap brand cables.
This bag is perfect when you only want to carry your digital SLR and an extra battery and memory card. I bought this for my Nikon D40 and it fits perfectly. I have the original lense attached. The strap fits into the bag as well, snugly. Just wish there was a little more padding!
Hot link pro works excellent.It took a little while to get the eye out of any other infrared sight, but it works great afterwards!i could not be happier now that my all my audio video controls are stored in my utility room out of sight.
keeps my old G3 ipod in working order. Battery not great so I need as many charging opportunities as possible
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!
Fair price and mine is brass/metal, I thought it looked plastic in the picture. Could be louder of course but you can't complain with the price tag. I've driven with it in the rain once or twice and it still works for now.
Reduced idle/load temps from 58/83C to 33/48C on an ATI X850XT PE .I still cant belive how good this cooler works.Can't even hear it.
I have had the monitor for a week now. It was $199.00 with free shipping. It looks and works excellent. I think it's a great buy.
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.
Good product and I like the volume adjusting feature...
I was not sure about this coffee maker, after reading so many lukewarm reviews. But I ordered it because I did not want to buy a more expensive one which also had lukewarm reviews. The percolator and I would run the coffee through twice.It got to the point where even that was not working made pretty good coffee once we got the right ratio of coffee to water. Then, after about 4 months, the coffee began to look like tea. I just figured that we had arrived at the same juncture as everyone else.So we would run the coffee through twice. Recently even that didn't work. So hubby began to inspect the pot. He looked at the coffee basket and 2/3 of the holes were clogged. He unclogged them with a safety pin and...behold! A perfect pot of coffee!!So, everyone, before you throw out a good coffee pot, rememerb to clean the coffee pot before you give up.
The product does work! The reason many people have so many problems are because they are idiots. The reason it does not work for them is because their video output does not support it or they are trying to hook up to a normal yellow tv input.Note, these are Red-Green-Blue inputs. They are for HDTV use.To see if your system will support this, then answer the following questions.Did you buy your system from Wal-mart?Did you buy your system from Best Buy?If you answered yes then there is a good chance it will not work because these retailers sell cheaply made systems with poor quality components. It is a rare case that they will actually support these cables.
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.
The unit will power on but will not play tapes. I tried several 8mm pre-recorded tapes and the unit will not play them.
Met my expectation and worked well with Canon speedlites 580ex & 420ex in slave mode in a photo shoot setting.
I've had this headphones for a few weeks, and they work very well, they deliver very good quality on the music (although I am no expert).The only minor drawback is the carrying case, which is too big to carry on my pocket, and that makes me not take them around on the bus commute, which is one of the things I wanted them for.The isolation is good, although not complete, this is one thing I was looking for, but I understand that to get complete external sounds isolation, I had to go for the more expensive model.One funny thing is, I thought having sound isolation would help me use them to speak on the phone as an improved handsfree. To the contrary, since it has sound isolation it doesn't allow me to listen to my own voice, so it makes using the phone with them a bit uncomfortable.Besides that, I am satisfied with them and will keep using them at least on my airplane trips.
This is a light weight, fast focusing lens with excellent image quality. Open the aperture wide and get beautifully blurred backgrounds. Definately worth the price.
Thank's a lot for your response and to attend my petition. I receive all of my money for the product which never receive.THANK'S.
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.
The FM/AM radio has very good selectivity, very good sensitivity, and very good sound quality. If all you want is an FM/AM radio, this is at least as good as, probably better than, the other Walkman Products which also have a cassette player.
The advertised shipping charge of $7.95 became $32.00 when I ordered from Alaska. 8 puny cartriges that fit in an envelope ship for $32.00? I am better off ordering the individual cartriges directly from Amazon. According to Amazon, the shipping charge is about $9.50 -- and it is deleted since the order is over $25.00.
This printer is fantastic. I haven't even had it for 24 hours, it prints amazing photos, they truly look like they were printed by a photo shop. I read this in reviews but was somewhat skeptical. If you buy this printer you will feel very smart about your purchase. I considered many more expensive models by Epson, HP, etc. before purchasing the i560, I saved $150+/- and it prints gorgeous 4&quot; x 6&quot; borderless prints in less than 30 seconds, the canon paper is reasonable in price and perfect for the job,ink use seems efficient and set up is child's play. Five stars for sure.
I own the Kicker iK-500 Sound Dock. I was not dissatisfied with it, but decided to get the Bose Sound Dock to see if there was a major improvement. I think the Bose is a little more refined with its sound, but not a lot. The Kicker has treble/bass controls. This give the Kicker a slight edge over the Bose with the treble, but I could not set the bass control on the Kicker much beyond normal without getting distortion. I believe that the Bose is a little better with the bass.The Kicker is heavier and more difficult to move. It has slots for grips which help a bit, but not much. The Bose is much lighter and easier to move.All I use these sound docks for is to play my iPods. If I had to choose between them I would take the Bose, assuming similar prices. There is a fancier Bose unit, but I was informed by Bose that the sound quality is no different than the basic Bose. The more expensive Bose has additional features.
I use this lens on a T1i/500D and the images are just phenomenal. Very impressed with the bokeh quality and sharpness. Though I'm no pro, I'd have to say this lens is a must have for portrait photography. Always get compliments on images I take with this lens, even if they are technically nothing special.And yes you will get some chromatic aberration/purple fringing at wider apertures in high contrast situations (very easily eliminated in Photoshop), but it's not a big deal. Again, you can deal with that in post processing, shoot b&w;, or you can just live with it and enjoy the images you get with this amazing lens. I usually just do the latter and unless I am pixel peeping I hardly even notice it in most situations.It's probably worth mentioning that I also have 70-200 f/4 IS, and even though there is some overlap with this lens and the 70-200, I find I still go to the 85mm 1.8 in a lot of situations, especially for portraits. That's saying a lot because the 70-200 is a pretty amazing lens as well.Like I said, I'm no pro, but I would highly recommend the 85 1.8 to anyone looking for a good portrait photography lens. So what are you waiting for, just get it!
Very easy to set up and operate. The cable system is a bit cumbersome, but the reality is that once you set it up, you're not going to mess with it again. It works like a charm and I easily hid the LED light behind the edge. I see it's reflection so I know it's working but it's not a bright annoying light. Overall I'd definitely recommend this product AND you save the tons that installers try to get from you to have a "fancy" wireless universal system.
at least 10 of the 100 came broken. this is not the first time this has happened with your cases. it must be a quality control problem as most the damaged cases were on the inside. I will not buy your cases again.
What can I say. Fully operational within 2 minutes of opening the package. Bought this to facilitate Pay per View with DirecTV and it works perfectly!
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 is a great product but if you aren't really good with computers you probably wouldn't want this kind of adapter because you have to open up your computer to install it but this is a great product it connects instantly....The only real problem for me is I can't use it anymore I have a system with vista on it now and you can't connect this to vista its not compatible!!
I had the same problem with the keyboard stopping and skipping over letters as you type that others have noted. I fixed it by moving the USB receiver to the front of my CPU instead of the back, where I originally placed it. Now, neither the keyboard nor mouse give me any trouble, and the ergonimic shape of both give me real relief from pain in my wrists and forearms. I agree that the placement of the receiver shouldn't be so tricky--I am not crazy about the receiver sticking out in front and taking up one of the most convenient USB ports, rather that working from the back where a normal, corded USB keyboard would attach. But moving it to the front did, indeed, fix all the skipping and stopping issues.
Because the PhotoPC 800 only uses 2 AA batteries instead of 4, battery life is a huge problem, especially when transferring files to the computer. Before I got this, I had to use half a charge on my rechargeable batteries every time I wanted to load my pictures onto the computer. The same applies to viewing pictures on the Television. Just plug in the adapter and your all set. It's a crime that Epson doesn't include this with the camera. It's a necessity.
Other reviews are wrong. This printer does support duplex printing with Vista. The CD that comes with the printer does not have the driver for Vista. You need to call HP using the service number enclosed and the support person walked me through finding the driver. Do not try to use the CD if you are using Vista because the wrong driver can be installed. he service Tech worked with me to be sure the wrong driver did not install. This is a fast and wonderful printer
Everything seemed poorly constructed when I got the set in the mail. Then things started falling apart. The car adapter comes apart everytime you try to unplug it. Every time! So I stopped using it so that I don't get the parts stuck in the cigarette lighter plug. The home charger was fine at first, but it too fell apart. One of the prongs came out in an outlet! it is so dangerous. I almost got shocked.
I was looking for a cheap video card that would let my girlfriend play World of Warcraft on her 6 year old 1.6GHz P4. Knowing that I'll be building her a new computer soon, I just wanted to get the job done. This card fits the bill. Without any in-game tuning (using the video setting defaults) she is able to play without too much interuption or skipping. (When she gets in a city it gets pretty bad though.) The card worked right out of the box. Windows XP SP2 didn't have native drivers, and the ones on the CD were very old, but a download from NVidia's website and it was up and running quick. This model is fanless, which is nice, because there are less moving parts to fail. All in all, I got exactly what I expected for $57, and few headaches. I also like the nice small boxes video cards come in now (most software titles too), gone are the days of having to pay extra shipping or store mammoth boxes for small items.
These are pretty good for the price. While yes, if you paid more you would get a better set, you're most likely looking at these because you don't want to spend all that money.Comfort:These are reasonably comfortable, but could be better.(What do you expect for $20?). The earphones cover the ears and are leatherette with what feels like foam padding. It also has a foam/leatherette strip piece on the top as well. While it helps, it does sometimes get a little uncomfortable depending on how you have them on. This just may be me however, since I'm not used to it yet.Price:Well, it's cheap. It's also Sennhiesers. So the mix is rather good, but not for audiophiles. This is more for the general user than anything else. Since I mostly use it for gaming and watching movies/tv, this works fine for my needs.Materials:It does feel rather cheap, but it has been sturdy. I already have dropped them on occasion on a wood floor. Not a dent or break yet. (And hopefully none in the immediate future!)Overall I am happy with my purchase and I do use these daily, and I plan to keep using them for a long time.
great filter for my canon 70-200mm f4 L. bought a tiffen wide-angle uv by mistake and the cap never clicked on. now everything is perfect after replacing with this b+w.
The smoothness was not quite as good as expected considering the reputation of this brand. The style is very much what I enjoy using at my desk.
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.)
The Crossbox is useful but has problems so I give it only 2 stars. The price is too high ($40-$50) and you can use a network crossover cable to connect two computers for about $5.00. The 4gb limitation mentioned above is definitely a problem. The device may not show both the local and remote computers if you have any other USB or network devices connected. I found that it was necessary to remove all other USB and network connections to get it to work on all the computers I tried it with. This is a real pain. The software is also immature and not very robust. A big problem for me was that it changed the dates of all the files that it transferred to the current date and time. This is very annoying with photos and with files that you have not used and would like to have the original date left untouched. There are no options to change this or any other behavior. I would not recommend this product unless the software is updated to fix this and other problems. The site given in the manual is not available (http://www.njmt.com/support) but a Google search will bring you to jmtekstore.com where you can download the manual and Win98 drivers but no software updates (The software is at least 5 years old (2004)).
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!
When I first I got these I was thoroughly impressed...Compared to my previous inferior sets of Sennheiser's, these were a big step up. This was first set of headphones where I noticed a soundstage (albeit it has a good but not great soundstage) and more definition and clarity in my music than I had before. The ear cups along with the light weight construction make them extremely comfortable too. I do have my doubts about how well the plastic will wear over time, but it's hard to complain about that considering the price and quality of sound. Now for the big elephant in the corner: The 1/4" to 1/8" adapter is massive, plugging it into an iPod or any other portable music player makes things a bit awkward.Honestly I find myself plugging these into my computer more than anything though, they are pretty much useless on the go since a-lot of the sound leaks out and they aren't exactly compact. Even though these don't really need an amp, you won't regret buying a good one because it makes them sound twice as good. Without one I noticed the lack of bass these had and while I understood that these particular headphones are good at giving an equal representation of everything, I was wishing for more. An amp (I have the Asus Xonar Essence STX) gives these headphones the oomph and punch they deserve, the music has so much more life and the lack of bass is much less noticeable.In short, these are a great set of headphones, especially for people who truly want to start discovering their music.
Okay, I admit that this binder is a little pricy. My only other complaint is that for those DVDs that come in the cardboard case the cover doesn't fit in the sleeve.That said, this binder is perfect for me. Since a lot of DVDs now come with a bonus disk, the two sleeves per page is optimal. The fact that the pages are removable make it easy to rearrange disks to keep them in alpabetical order.These binders take up far less room on my shelf than a stack of cases would. The faux-leather finish is nice, but I'm not sure how durable it would be if you were to carry these around like you would a CD case.I highly recommend this product. I use it to store my X-BOX games as well.
Wow. I have had several ear phones and ear buds. Given that the ear buds are small, it is unbelievable how clear the sound is and how strong the base is. Ok, you can't get deep driving base with ear buds like you can with big headphones. Anyone who says you can is in my opinion having themselves out or lying. However, with these headphones, you get as good a sound as you could possibly expect from such a small devise.The clarity of the sound is unbelievable. You can hear the tiniest sounds in a large orchestra, the twanging of an 12 string guitar, the snap of a tight rim shot, and the lingering clang of a symbol. In addition, the ER4P is substantial right out of the box. As soon as you look at it and touch it, you know it is solid. It feels expensive and well build. No cheap looking plastic and thin wires. The wires and strong and quality.Now for the draw back. As the previous author, you can hear a lot of sound of the cables when they rub together or against your shirt. To help prevent this, the cable does have a little clip. I use my ER4P when I'm sitting or going for a walk. However, when I run or do other exercise, I prefer a cheaper ear bud like the Sony Fontopia or other similar head phones I also own. Although the sound quality is not as good, you don't get the wire rubbing problem and the shorter cord (the ER4P has a rather long cord 6 or 7') of these earbuds makes it easier to use when working out. Besides, when you're running or biking, you don't care as much about the sound quality. You're not going to be able to enjoy the small sounds while working out anyway.Bottom line. For high quality listening while sitting or just walking, you won't be disappointed with the ER4P. For working out, get something else.
We're using this right now since our 2-month-old got a cold. I like the size and how easy it is to fill up the water tank. We also bought the new Protec self-cleaning cartridge at our local Babies R Us store so we don't have to worry about anything growing in there. You gotta have a humidifer for the life of your child. I make sure to let mine dry out thoroughly in between uses to further ensure that nothing gets inside the humidifying part. No need for a bigger model and this one has 3 settings that are great!
Well, I'm not entirely sold that a laptop cooler is the end all to laptop heat problems.... That being said, I'm very happy with my purchase of this. I have a Dell E1505 and it runs pretty hot (50-65'C), without any forced temperature control. I however began using I8kfanGUI a while ago (progam specific to dell to control the interal fan speeds) and forced my CPU temp to stay around 35'C. This meant my computer fan was on slow most of the time. Since buying the Antec cooler my internal fan rarely comes on and goes off rather quickly.The cooler lowered my hard drive, memory, and gpu temperature all between 5-10'C because they still ran hot just with internal fan control. Now everything (except the GPU which is normally hotter) holds a little below 40'C with normal usage (browsing, word, etc.) and goes up to a little less than 50'C if I play a newer game or something graphically intense for a long time. Since I bought the cooler the bottom of my laptop has never been warm to the touch (used to feel like it could singe my leg hairs off if I left it on my lap for too long), actually it always is a bit cool now. The pass-through usb is nice as you don't lose a port as well. Also, this is one of the few coolers in this price range that uses aluminum instead of plastic, which makes it a much better heat sink.The main thing I don't like is they put the usb-cord on the left side of the cooler and on my computer the usb ports are back right and the right side. So I have to turn it around and get a breeze of air on me instead of away from me. I read a few reviews about it being too loud or not having automatic temperature control. Overall it's pretty quiet and if you have any other ambient noise around you it's hardly noticable. My internal fan is louder by itself than this is. As for automatic control, you're just not going to get a feature like that for something in the $20-$30 range. Although, it would be nice to have the option. My final complaint is that since it is USB powered (which most of these are and it still confuses me...) it draws power through the motherboard and in turn creates heat inside. When I leave it on high, the temp actually increases!!! Thankfully low speed is more than adequate and does not draw much power. Don't expect dramatic results from this, but definately worth the buy if your laptop runs a bit too warm.*Originally was a 4 star, but now a 5. I figured out a way to make the USB cord reach the ports so I don't have to flip it, so one complaint gone, and after about a month now I couldn't be happier. Plus I found out there's a 3 year warranty included. Highly recomended!
I love my Zen Xtra 40GB - well at least I loved my Xtra. The player is great, except for one major detail - the shoddy quality of the headphone jack. IT WILL FAIL! If you get lucky it will still be under warranty. If you aren't expect to pay at least $40 for the clowns at Creative to fix it. If you think I am just flaming them, check out their forums.
Can't live without my GPS GARMIN NUVI 360....Takes me where I want to go...No Hassels.. No waste of gas and keeps me in the loop of smooth traffic......Thanks.....
Purchased this for my wife's b-day. I first used an mp3 player with the supplied cable and the sound was fantastic but the remote did not work. In the manual it says it only works with a docked ipod. I then tried using the supplied dock plates with my wife's Nano and the alignment is off and cannot get it docked using the plate. This was still ok since it fit snuggly without it. Unfortunatly, the remote still did not work. Again reading the manual it states either reset the ipod or replace the battery. After doing both, it still did not work. I am now sending it back and will update when the new one arrives. Had the remote worked I would've given it five stars because the sound quality is that good. I can't wait to receive the new one to start enjoying great sound from her ipod.Follow-up: I received my new one Jan. 29 and again it had problems. The AC adapter did not fit snuggly and after listening to music for about an hour the plug vibrated loose thus losing power. I again had to ship it back for another unit. I received the new one and finally am enjoying great sounding music. I would still give it 5 stars if not for the fact of the aforementiond problems. The sound will absolutely blow you away.
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).
Took about 10 minutes to hook this up. Works great with AT&amp;T broadband. The wireless feature is priceless. The 4 port switch feature is also great. I'm glad I waited until the router/switch/wireless feature was all combined into one. I wish the cable modem feature was also included. Maybe someday.
I have used this with my Dickies Phone Pouches and it works as described. A little bulky to use under a sport jacket, but works great for every day wear.
I've been transferring old home VHS to DVD and wanted a good way to protect and display them. This was the way. Thanks.
All right it was cheap. But before you buy try getting through to their customer service line (1-888-syntax8). It is virtually impossible. Then try to listen to the tv in a low noise enviroment. There is a terrible hum when the volume is turned down (Syntax says this is typical). Then take a good look at the remote control. It is basic as one can get. No program functions no other device control. Then look at the universal remotes in the stores and see if you can find one to control it. This tv and organization is more trouble than it is worth even at a cheap price.(...)I wrote the atty general about that.
2006. Six years ago. An eternity in Internet time. This laptop had sat unused and unloved for so long its keyboard had started to degrade, and as a result was nearly unusable, despite having the horsepower to run Windows 7 with aplomb.Enter the replacement keyboard here, and all is now well. The instructions were clear, and the process was easy. I can now type at 50 WPM on the unit, and it's got a new life as my primary writing machine.Excellent product.
..this portable dvd player is working flawlessly and I am highly satisfied with its performance. Thank you for producing such a fine product. Sincerely Michael Wood
I love this printer! I bought it becuase I travel a lot and it's much easier to set up this printer in my hotel room (or anywere else) then to always have to run to the business center. I've actually replaced my large printer with it since I live in a small space and it takes up so little room. I've synched it up wirelessly with my computer and it's a snap to print just about anything I need, although I have not tried to print pictures yet. Also the rechargable battery allows you to work without plugging in for quite awhile. The only downside is that it's a bit bulky for a portable printer.
I have the V40 2 months now. It's been giving me problem in receiving fax from selective people.Problem:1. Can't receive fax (I connected it with a normal phone line.)2. Take longer to set it up3. The setup menu is a joke (what a shame! HP is a great name for many products that I have used in the past. Wake up HP!!)4. Customer service is not a call told free number and is not 24 X 75. I send them an email describing my problem and what I got in return is a 13 pages documents without clear instructions.6. I called Staple and they said that since I did not buy an extra warranty from them, they can help. Next time I will buy it from Best Buy where the service is friendlier7. For some reason, I can received junk fax.Can anyone give me help? Can I return it to HP?Thank you
If you own the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800, this is the ink for you.
Great price with rebate. Installed fine and got my DVR, Blu Ray and TV all on the internet at once Small box that is easily hidden and can be wall mounted though I have not done that.
i got this to connect my xbox 360 moniter addapter to my headphones and it does just that...Great cuality and it came in the mail in time..
I would advise against ordering Cat6 cables from Ucable. The cable I got had a generic boot on the end rather than the nice cover you see in the picture.
This product is really easy to use. It is great for backing up your system or storing extra items.
I have bought it a few months back to connect my laptop to home theater projector. It has been working pretty well till now, except that it gave us a break for a week in between and again started working. But, when I bought I should have realized how short 3 ft wire would be. For usability you would need a longer length. Its a bit pricey.
I got the Sony MVC-FD75 as a gift for christmas and im so happy with it and the pics it takes. Its so easy to use and with a floppy disk you can e-mail pics much faster then with a camera with port cables you have to hook up to your PC .
These headphones are perfect for kids, and I admit I have tried them out and love them! They a have soft cushions to fit comfortably on your child's ears, are flexible and adjustable. The volume control is easy for kids to adjust and the cord even has a clip to attach to a shirt. Worried about your child turning the volume too high, there is a Volume Limit Cable which is a a few inch cord that limits the volume to 80 dB - 90 dB. My boys think it is so cool to have their own headphones and I feel safe knowing they can't blow their ears! We use them in the car with their video game systems and iPods!
I was fearful when I bought this monitor. How could anyone expect decent quality at such a low price? I was astounded. The monitor was easy to hook up. It configured itself authomatically. The picture was amazing! Text is crystal clear. Video playback is great (I have a TV tuner card installed in my PC). There was not a single dead pixel--again amazing for such a large LCD screen! I recommend this monitor without reservation. The only thing I can't comment on is the sound of the integrated speakers. I didn't even hook them up. I'm sure their quality could not rival the speakers I am already using.
I bought this DVD player with some trepidation from Radio Shack for $199 including mail-in rebate. I use it exclusively as a DVD player hooked up to a 17-inch LCD T.V. in the bedroom. I have had no problems whatsoever! I was initially concerned it wouldn't play my DVD+R discs which I record at home on a Sony RDR-GX7 DVD recorder but this hasn't been an issue. Build quality might be an issue over time with this player, but so far so good.
its been close to two years, not had any issues except some disks, also sony went bad while playing, not sure if this is caused by the camcorder or by the disks themselves.
My 4 year old feels like these are more comfortable than any other ear pieces. This fits the video ipod and are comfortable enough to sleep in. Tested and true. Love the little volume control on the wires.
I've used this binocular for over 7 years and I can validate every thing that Vallis said in a previous review. You cannot go wrong with this unbelievable binocular.But, in the same previous review, one thing is, by experience, not true:"Still, one need not be extremely cautious with these optics and water, as a little water usually won't hurt them. And if they are damaged, Nikon's warranty will have them covered: for 25 years, Nikon will repair or replace them (at their discretion) if they are damaged, at a cost of $10 + shipping - even if the damage was your fault!"It's right to say that you don't need to be extremely cautious. I've done some birding in rainy condition and I never had any problems with my binocular. But this summer I went true a rough sea in a boat and a big wave of salt water splashed over the deck and got me a little wet. At first, the binocular seemed fine but, after 10 minutes, the left part became completely black. Some salt water touched the prism and a chemical reaction turned its surface to black. Absolutely no light passed true it anymore. The right side of the binocular was ok.I sent the binocular to Nikon with the proof of guaranty.After 8 or 9 calls from me and SIXTEEN WEEKS, I got a message telling me that it was not possible to repair them but that they offered me a brand new one for... 500 $ can. (About 450 us)So, that proves that they are not waterproof and that they don't repair them or exchanges them for free.Nikon service was, for me, next to zero.But this binocular is still incredible.
After finding out that the earbuds from my iPod contributed heavily to a string of ear infections i was dealing with, the decision to buy a new headset was made for me. Initally I really wanted the Bose headphones, but couldnt justify spending that amount of money on a headset (even just the 100 dollar earbuds) and then sweating all over them at the gym, not to mention that the problem would not be alleviated with another set of earbuds. I read some reviews saying that the PMX70 headset delivered less that quality sound and was not comfortable. I have to say that I ordered it expecting an uncomfortable headset with poor sound, and i was shocked when upon first use, i fell in loooooove with these headphones!!! I love the electric green color, but thats just the girl in me coming out :), they deliver amazing sound, and are very very comfortable for use in the gym. They are the only set or headphones I have ever used that did not budge once during a run, even when the sweat started running into my ears, and the sound never falters. I think that short of spending an insane amount of money on headphones to sweat on, these are an amazing value and great product!
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 worked for 17 yrs in the electronics industy. Heat and dust are not things that electronic devices like. I have a gaming laptop (ASUS G51J-A1 15.6-Inch Blue Gaming Laptop) and the battery drains in less than two hrs. This means that this laptop does get hotter than others. I've taxed my laptop with and without the cooler. This cooler makes a big difference! A good cooling unit will make any electronic device last longer. That's why a famous gaming console has the famous "red ring of death". All due to heat or lack of proper cooling in the console.This cooler is cheap for what it does. I'm getting more and I'll use it for my ps3 and xbox360. Now that I see how great this works, I would pay double for this cooler.
I purchased 4 of these cameras for my company. They are the best deal for the money.
I just received two. Small size, battery backup, in a storm just unplug the household 120V supply adapter and use the 3-AA batteries to continue to listen. Receiver sensitivity is very good, just with telescoping antenna. S.A.M.E. programing is easy and lets you just listen to those counties you want to be alerted to. Nice selection for being alerted: Voice, Tone or just text messaging with no sound but LED light indicators;along with Blue/Black LCD scripting. If you care about your family or looking for a great gift, I would highly recommend this unit!
I switched to this lock from a lock which required that I carry around a key, and now I am really regretting that decision.Within a few weeks of using this lock, it appears that I am experiencing the same issue that so many other people have reported experiencing. The lock suddenly will not open despite the correct combination being selected.I have to agree with another reviewer in that this product lives up to the word "defective" in every respect.Targus really got away with duping the consumers when it comes to this lock. I don't see why I would ever buy another Targus product ever again. If they had the proper business sense, they would issue a recall or at least replace the ones that are defective -- such as the one I am in possession of now.
Got this as a gift for my mother, who was hooked on her Sony CD Walkman and comprehensive CD collection for years. She loves carrying around such a small, versatile device, without a bulky CD wallet or extra batteries. Consumers are way too brainwashed by Apple's shiny sublime commercialism. This offers a mechanical scroll wheel similar the ipod, and there are several Altec Lansing speakers on the market to enjoy your music throughout the room.Here is what this device offers that the iPod does not:-Replaceable Lion battery (battery kit includes screws and driver)-Micro SD card slot for memory expansion-FM Radio-Built in microphone for recording voice-scratch resistant back (not that shiny chrome Apple uses)-Drag and drop music from My computer-average 3/5 the price of a comparable iPod-Freedom of drag and drop so, idiot proof
This battery didn't last a month. After being fully charged as per the camera instructions, I take one picture and the camera starts blinking that the battery is low. It's not the camera, as other batteries do just fine. What a rip-off! I feel so cheated, I finally decided to update my initial review.Canon NB-1LH Battery Pack for Canon S100, S110, S200, S230, S300, S330, S400, S410 & S500
This is the perfect cable to hook up my Macbook to the TV, projector, computer monitor. Everything works well. The cable is sturdy and the audio is as good as can be expected.
I decided to purchase this product for several reasons the main one being the fan on my hub previously was way too loud. The linksys product is extremely silent.One thing I don't like about this product is that it only has 4 lan ports and an uplink. Minimally it should have 5 ports and an uplink. If you need to, you can run a cross over cable strait to a station and use the uplink port as a 5th lan port. Or you can always uplink to a hub or switch, but the cost per port for linksys to have added a couple more would have been minimal.It would have been nice if this unit did not have those legs and had slots to make it mountable on a wall.Additionally in the quick install guide it should mention that it will take almost a full minute to load the http based management, I had already began troubleshooting my connections because it is assumed that the management interface should load instantly.FYI, I'm using it on a charter earthlink cable modem connection. It's working fine so far, I'm quite satisfied with it.
This is an awful t.v.Not long after we purchased it, it began to take longer and longer to turn on. We lived with it for quite some time. When it got to 45 minutes to turn on (no exaggeration), we finally contacted Magnavox for a Magnavox approved repair shop. We took it in, they determined that it was the motherboard. It took 6-7 weeks for the motherboard to come in, and then they repaired it. We took it home, and about a week later a new problem!! Now, the t.v. turned on all right, but the screen was in black and white for about 30 minutes after turning it on. Back to the repair shop it went. They determined that it was the LCD controller. Again, 6-7 weeks for the part to come in.They put that new LCD Controller in, and it is STILL IN BLACK AND WHITE. Now they say it must be the panel. Gee, by process of elmination, that's really all that is left!!! Now I'm being told that Magnavox may not cover the new panel. At this point, after all that we have spent with repair costs, we may as well have bought a new t.v.Not only is this a piece of junk television, but Magnavox's "warranty" is a joke and they are sloooow with costumer service. We have not had our television in our possession for nearly 4 months now because of their extremely slow parts delivery.We will never buy from Magnavox again.
Shipping was fast and the battery works perfect. All in all it was a simple/efficient transaction.
I bought it to protect my player and learned the hard way. I now have a nice scratch on the front...I went back to the case it came with and no clip...stinks!! They should put a clear screen on it...why not?
With some apprehension given the concerns about the weight of the mouse, I ordered this package (... after rebate, what's the risk). It installed easily and worked the first time - five minutes.The whining about the mouse is overblown. With batteries in it weighs 5 oz, and because it's a ball mouse, it moves much more easily than the optical I had been using. The freedom from wires is well worth the weight. I have hung the receiver from the bottom of my desk and have no problems whatsoever with reception. I would give it five stars but I haven't yet seen how long the batteries last and the pair didn't come in the color I wanted.
Wow, so I'm not alone in my $150 purchase of a camera that lasts 16 months? Thanks everyone, misery loves company.For my camera, I was taking photos when i put my finger in front of the lens when i zoomed out. All of a sudden I get error code "E18" (obstructed lens) and my camera is DEAD. I'm out of Canon warranty, I didnt get Bestbuy's warranty, and the local repair shop wants $65 minimum to 'take a look'.....betwen my own lens problem and all of the other published problems on this camera, I dont want to invest more money in a lemon. I am now seriously concerned for the quality of all canon cameras and I dont CARE how popular they are, Once burned, you learn your lesson, I'll go for Sony next time.I really LOVED this camera while it lasted which is the sad part. I hate Canon and I do hold a grudge. They lost a customer forever. An electronic product should not be this shoddy.
This is a very simple popper that gets the job done. In my small microwave, it takes about 4 minutes for a load that lifts the top (I'm a four-quart person with a three-quart popper, so I put in a few more than the prescribed 1/3 cup). Since I use oil, the concentrators don't last as long as for dry popping (6 uses vs. about 30), but they are inexpensive and available from many sources on-line. The slits in the cover let the steam escape and give you crisp popcorn every time.I have used this popper for about eight years, and never once regretted it. I bought it because I wanted the convenience of microwave without the transfats that come with microwave popcorn. Those who say that the concentrators don't work or the popcorn tastes bad must be using inferior oil or microwave ovens made in Elbonia.
After a year of moderate use the case shows no wear and has protected our projector very well.
I have used a Manfrotto 488 for years with a Baby Deardorff large format camera. It works great, but I didn't like its weight for long hikes. I purchased the 486, hoping it would be strong enough for a 6-7 lb. large format camera. The 486 is just a little over half the size and weight of the 488.I spent a week in the red rock area of Utah photographing the day after I received it. I didn't need 2 seconds to get used to it, and it more than handled the weight of a large format camera. I would recommend it to anyone with a 4x5 or 5x7 for its ease of use. Very easy to level the camera on, with its one simple lockdown, and very sturdy. It has a unique threading piece on the top that accommodates the standard 1/4, or the larger size. It simply slides down into a sleeve so nothing comes off. Easy peezy, lemon squeezy unit!!!!
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.
The video provides a quick look a the Canon Rebel XT. It highlights all the things that you need to begin to take good pictures and understand your new camera. It is very comprehensive and understandable. I wish something like this had been available when I purchased my first Digital Rebel 300.Has a little too much emphasis on advertising Delkin products. The advertisement probably helped keep the price of the DVD reasonable.
If you're looking for a dvd player to compliment your hdtv, this is the one. You're not going to "get a deal" by getting a less expensive one, this one is only $150 (when I bought it) and puts out picture and sound quality that matches players many times more expensive.Set-up: HDMI going to a Toshiba 50hmx; coax audio going to a Sony DDW900 receiver.Cannot yet tell any difference between 720p and 1080i setting. Also, for some reason component output will only give 480p. Perhaps this is the max for the component outlet, but it's a non-issue because I use HDMI. I've used the card slots and the USB to play audio and it sounds just as good as a CD.Bottom Line: whether you have $150 or $750, get the Oppo-970. If you just have $100, go get $50 more.
I bought this thing for a vacation trip a couple of years ago. Its still going strong. Turned out some great pictures from Christmas. I've used Sony rechargeable batteries with good success. My favorite feature other than the overall ease of use is the movable Display which allows you to take pictures from many angles. Canon seem to be the ones to beat. I guess there are more features and megapixels to be had with the newer cameras, but until this one dies, I can't see myself wanting to change. Well worth what I spent for it.
The first Tiffen UV filter sent to me was defective...the threads on the filter were messed up and the filter would not attach to my lens. I even made a trip to my local camera store to have them check it out, and they confirmed that the threads were bad. I returned it for a replacement and the next Tiffen UV filter sent out was nearly the same, the threads on it are terrible, but I did manage to get it attached to my lens. I promptly ordered a different brand of filter from Adorama Camera and I'm only keeping the Tiffen filter as a back up. I will never by another Tiffen filter.....ever.
Although it is a great concept if it worked, I and others who have bought it have spent all of our time trying to get it fixed. Replaced wireless card, changed IP addresses, and found out it needed software update and now have to send it in because it freezes movies. Since it is past 15 days it is my dime to get it fixed even though it has never worked and I have been calling since day one. Anyway, you make the call, but I think it really needs more time in development - the price you pay for being an early adopter!
I cannot respond to how the product was. I didn't get what I ordered. I picked the product that I wanted with the aide of the discription and pictures on the website and made the purchase. Amazon shipped me the wrong item, via 2nd hand vendor? and because it was not their (Amazons') mistake (and I know it wasn't mine), Amazon is going to take the return shipping charges from the credit they will give me on the 30 day return policy. After much searching, I found an e-mail to lodge my concerns. I wrote an e-mail to question them on the return policy and to my BIG suprise, no response. Buying from Amazon was not the best choice in saving money....
A good microscope for it's price. I haven't had any problems yet. I would have liked more sample slides but that's okey
All You need to do is be sure your computor resolution is set for widescreen and your squares will look like squares.Awsome monitor, got mine in a package deal and dumped my perfectly working (ok recycled at the recycling plant) my old 17" flat screen standard monitor.With it's anti-glare treatment it's much easier on the eyes than my old CRT monitor, no more headaches after a long day of data entry, a cleaner look to my desk, and not to mention room. This sleek, slim design is at least half the weight of traditional monitors making it much easier to clean around and under (those pesky dust bunnies get everywhere).From Gateway:View more content, work on multiple documents and enhance your game experience.Equipped with HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) to protect Digital Content IntegrityUpgrade your experience with the optional, USB-integrated stand to switch from landscape to portrait mode with automatic image rotation.Affordable Widescreen HD DisplayThe 17" widescreen LCD features exceptional High-Definition support for 720p through the DVI connection.500:1 Contrast Ratio, fast 8ms Response time and Widescreen (1280x720) resolution for game play and productivity.Environment FriendlyEmits less heat and consumes less energy than a traditional CRT display.Energy Star compliant.
i gave the Garmin Nuvi 360 2 stars to capture your attention, i think this gadget deserves above 5 stars. its great and reliable and maps are rich with info. only 2 problems. if you have big hands and fingers then don't buy this item cuz the screen is small and you will end up zooming in and out just to make sure you save locations right. The other thing is, most devices when specifying "support SD" thy sometimes support MMC cards too, but not the garmin.other than that GOOO FOR IT! its fantastic
I bought the same type of laptop battery a year ago from another company and it did not charge or allow the computer to start up. I went to a reputable computer repair center and was told that apple computers only use "original" apple batteries, not the replacement batteries. I had to return that battery and only could use my laptop with the charger. When I saw this add and read all the reviews I was convinced that it was the right one. NOT!!! It was the exact same type of replacement battery and I had to return this one also. I recommend to anyone who have an apple computer, spend the money and get original apple parts and save yourselves time and money!!!
I bought this to replace one of those large "boom boxes" with the detachable speakers, 3 cd trays, 2 cassette trays, and a radio. This systems sits unobtrusively on top of a bookcase and when you turn it on, the only noises it makes is the music! No more clanking and clunking of cd trays changing from one to another. I am not concerned at how loud it will go since I am using it mostly as background music for my massage therapy business, but I did turn it up much louder than I ever would and it still sounded great. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a nice looking, compact, and nice sounding system.
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.
Turns out the cleaner solution is DISTILLED WATER. Cloth covered "brush" not really large enough to get a good handle on it. Could so as well with a towel and water. NOT WORTH THE PRICE>
I am a computer systems engineer, and granted, though I may know a little more about networking than the average person, I still think that this Router is extrememely easy to set up. I am running my desktop wirelessly with a D-Link PCI card and my laptop with a Linksys PCMCIA card and have had no problems. The range is not astronomical, but for most people (like me), it still covers my whole house. I have two items of advice for anybody setting up their network with this router. In the properties of your wireless network card, set the Network Type to Infrastructure (took me a few minutes to figure this one out). Also, flash the firmware as soon as you possibly can. It seems that earlier versions of the flash were a little buggy, but it appears most of those problems have been fixed now (Including better WEP support).
This is the best wireless mouse I have found. It's a little large for my application but the range, sensativity and battery life are beyond my expactations. I am using the mouse with a Dell laptop Latitude D430 and Windows XP and have had no problem for the last three months of constant use. I would definitely choose this mouse again.
Wonderful item. I use it mainly when I am in the gym and it is so small it never gets in my way. Just clips to my breast pocket. Volume is good, and sound quality is great for what I need it for.The software (iTunes) could be better. I wish there was an easier way to sort my songs before uploading to this player.
For the price I paid (-thirty) these are just awesome! the sound is good and the cords are longer than other sets I have had.
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.
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.
UPDATE: Well, I got it a few days ago and took some test shots with it on my Canon A40, plus tried both it and a more expensive SanDisk (128mb) card with the SimpleTech USB CF reader. I really didn't see a significant difference. Both were plenty fast in the camera and in the transfer. I cannot find fault.I'll stick by the words below. You need to do your homework because some cameras don't work well with all cards, but if you've got a Canon, this baby works great.======================================================After reading the reviews, I decided to see if someone had tested a variety of cards. I found a good review at Digital Photography Review. They tested various high-capacity cards (512 mb range) in various cameras.Yes, the Simpletech is one of the slowest cards in a Nikon 995. It came in at less than half the speed of a Lexar 16x. On the Canon EOS 1D and D30 as well as read/write tests on a firewire (IEEE 1394) card reader, the SimpleTech card beat the Lexar 16x every time.It's not easy to pick the best CF card for your particular camera because there aren't good established benchmarking standards and what works great in one camera can be a dog in another. But from what I've seen in terms of people testing the SimpleTech, though it doesn't work well with Nikon, it works great with a lot of other cameras.I've ordered one and I'll update this review when my Canon A40 and Simpletech 256 come in. For now I'll give it 4 stars so as not to distinctly affect the rating in one direction or another.
This was one of a few items to receive and it arrived before any of them.
I bought this power supply to replace the stock Dell Inspiron 530 power supply so I could upgrade to a XFX Nvidia 8800GT card.First off this power supply's cables are HUGE... If you have a small case you'll be begging to find room for the super long cables. That is why I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Longer is always better than not being able to reach I guess...The power supply does run REALLY quiet. Compared to the stock Inspiron 530 it is sweet. However, the fan blows air directly into the case (on my CPU) but since the air is colder than the CPU it helps cool the CPU. According to CoreTemp my CPUs run 5C cooler - may or may not be related... :)Good power supply especially if you have a huge case and need super long cables. Also, it is very quiet.
I had purchased a similar one for my traveling husband for almost $45, and I wanted one too (charging on the computer takes way too long). This one was very inexpensive, great quality, perfect compatibility with our mini ipods and nano ipods, charges quickly, and NO regrets. A great buy!
The OPPO 981 is a great product. I recommend this player for anybody with dvd collection.
I bought this for my son's 17 inch HP laptop and it doesn't fit. We were able to stretch the fabric over the laptop to make it zip but it was just too tight. He would not have been able to put anything else in the backpack because any additional space taken would not have allowed it to zip.
I purchased the Oppo DV-981HD due to its excellent reviews and previous purchase ofOppo 3x1 HDMI 1.3 switch. I was slightly concerned because of the 'most helpful'three star review warning rear project HDTVs may have a compatibilty problem; Ihave an older rear projection Sony KDL-42WE611.After installing the Oppo (HDMI to Oppo switch and digital coax to AV receiver) andconfiguring the on-screen setup, I was rewarded with a very nice 720p upscalerendering of the "The 5th Element" superbit DVD. I tried the 1080i upscalesetting, but could not see any appreciable difference from the 720p. Since bothrenderings are at 60Hz, I settled on the 720p setting.I have a PS3 blu-ray player, so this is my reference for comparison. Although theOppo upscaling is excellent, it cannot add-in video detail into standard DVDs thatblu-ray movies have from the start. Just as an example, Fantastic Four Rise of theSilver Surfer in blu-ray has around 45GB of digital information; as many peopleknow, standard DVDs have around 7GB. No basis for comparison. This said, I stillfeel that the HD upscaling done by the Oppo to standard DVDs is excellent.Lastly, this amazing DVD player also plays SACD and DivX disks, so I tried both andthe player operated flawlessly.
I had trouble installing this NEC DVD burner at first. Although it was up and running, my computer couldn't recognize it no matter what I tried. Then I found out by googlinghttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5118840-1.htmlthat since I already have a CD drive installed, this additional drive has to be set to a "slave" setting. So I picked off a piece of plastic on the "master" slot and put it on the slave slot, and the burner's been working great!I have so far burned CDs and watched DVD movies. No trouble at all. The burner isn't at all loud during reading like another reviewer states.Postscript:How To Watch DVD-Video Movies With A DVD BurnerThis burner comes with Nero software, which is for burning, but it doesn't come with a DVD player, so you can't watch movies unless you have a DVD decoder. If you try to watch a DVD movie with Windows Media player or Real player and get an error message, that means you don't have the decoder. Here are several ways I found that you can get a decoder, the last option being free:1. Buy Windvd 7 or Powerdvd 7, which costs around $40; you can download a trial verson for free. They require directX 9 to run, but when I tried to install directX 9 on my XP machine, it failed, saying that the directX 9 doesn't pass the Windows logo test! Isn't it lovely that a Microsoft program doesn't pass Windows inspection?! The player won't even install without directX 9.2. Buy an old Windvd 5 on ebay for under $10 including shipping, which is what I did.3. Buy the decoder online for $15.4. Download a free trail version of Windvd 5, which doesn't require directX 9:http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Product_Download.jsp p=WinDVDPlatinumIt contains a DVD decoder so that even when the trial period is over, the decoder will still work. You can then have your decoder for free to watch movies with Windows Media player or Real player. (This is true with other Windvd or Powerdvd versions too, as long as you can get them to install.)I previously posted here that you cannot watch movies on a burner because of copyright protection; I was wrong. The decoder is made just to overcome that problem. It took me a long time to figure out how to watch movies with my burner. I hope my explanation here will help others save time.
Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Anti Shake Optical Zoom (Black)This camera would have been okay if casio would honor the warranty. After using it only twice my son was unable to push down the shutter button. We returned the camera to be fixed but was told that it was unrepairable due to water damage. The camera had never been near water!!! They said they would, however, send us another refurbished camera for only $125.00. I would never buy from casio again.
After a girlfriend got his from her "techie" husband for her birthday, I was in serious desire for the rich sound that filled her master bedroom and sleek styling. The fact that this can connect to your computer has to make it a high school or college bound student's serious contender as well. The sound is rich and fills the room (it radiates- circle not unidirectional) compared to many of the others I've seen which just fall short. The small foot print is a plus in the den or in a family room. It does start on the same song each time (use the remote to move around) and is not an alarm clock. Also, be sure to use a dampened cloth or you will get the million tiny white scratches (like a car) on the glossy black finish. I bought the Klipsh iGroove HG for $100 less but will be buying one of these very soon. It says you can take it outdoors, but it is not a true outdoor speaker, so bring it back inside. Still, it would be good for a patio party. To hear it is to know the difference.
I bought this so I could keep an eye on my home while I travel for long periods of time. Right now I am completely frustrated as this is Day #2 away from home and the camera suddenly does not work anymore.It was a pain to set up, tech support call center is located somewhere outside the US (I should have known then that this camera would be a problem) and it was really difficult to understand accents both times I called...and I work with people with accents all day long as an ESL teacher!!!Don't buy it...wait until they make a better camera as this one is not worth the price.
I bought the card and the BEFW11S4 Router at the same, had them installed and running in less than 20 minutes. Did not have to make any configuration changes. To put it to the real test I started up the VPN software that I use to connect to my work office and the connection was established with no problems.
Its a UV Filter. Works as expected. Clear glass no anonalies in the surface protects the new Pentax 50-200mm Zoom I purchased well.
Purchased this product for making ID's for independent contractors at work and it works great. My only issue is that you cannot purchase toner separate from paper -- it comes as package deal, but this is minor compared to the quality and cost savings. I was using Polaroid camera before for the independents ID's.
I just happen to notice the poor rateings on this card since I've had no problems with mine thought I'd add my 2cents Mine says Tiawan on the back. the only thing I don't like is the lock card devise moves to easily and i have to be carefull installing it my camera so's not to accidently lock it
Well I bought it for my dad as a Christmas present and all that it does is make coasters with DVD+RW discs. It froze when pressing the eject button. Just permanently said "Opening." So I tried a DVD-R disc and it says that their is no disc in the drive. So it's not compatible with Memorex DVD-R discs. No choice but to take it back. Never worked one time.
Not at all satisfied with this product; you know you get what you pay for.I got no pad, not a single stich''''''
The Linksys USBBT100 does not support the headset protocol with Mac OS X. Otherwise it seems to work fine, but if you're planning on using a bluetooth headset for Skype or iChat AV, you're better off going with the D-LINK BT120 even though the D-Link has only a 10 meter range.
I have had these headphones for about a year now. I am a heavy user. I literally put my hedphones on as I roll out of bed in the morning and they stay on all day, except to shower.I have bought other brands and models, looking for a better headphone for my use, but have not found anything better. I have a pair of Sennheiser ear buds, two Bose products and a set of some other brand that I spent more than $100 on. Nothing has replaced these yet.I have found them to be extremely durable - especially compared to the other brands. I have caught them on clothes, my pets, door knobs, counter tops ... you name it and I have snagged it if I came within 3 feet of it. The headphones and the cord have done extremely well.My only complaint would be the bright green color. I doubt that would be an issue for most people, but since I wear these ALL THE TIME and the color makes them more conspicuous, it has added to me getting grief for ALWAYS having headphones on. (I wear them all the time because I take every spare moment to listen to audio books or audio programs.)
I overall liked them. The sound is good. but bass lacking. I am certainly a person that wants to hear the base in the background, and this is where they come short. They also have a super long cable. may be good, but too long 4 me. It get wrapped around my chair and gets hard to put in one place.
This stereo packs a punch - it may not be big but it can sure make a BIG sound! The bass and sound options are great - create your own effects according to style and customize to your desires. The remote is handy and easy to use. Radio gets great reception. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a great stereo at a decent price - go ahead and rock the house!!!
Very good quality pictures with this lens, especially the macros. It is not very fast, and has a limited depth of view.
The only reason I rate it only 4 stars is not being able to select a disc by number. Other than that, I am enjoying it very much. I have it a little over half full. I have not experienced any of the faults mention in other reviews.
First of all, the first review posted was posted after only seven hours of use. I too found the sound very harsh after only 7 hours, but after about 60 hours of burn in this became less of an issue, as the sound is now more relaxed. For those of you wondering what the difference is between the SA1000 headphones, as the pictures look the same, the 5000s are made out of leather and metal rather than fabric and plastic. Therefore, the 5000s are more durable and will probobly last longer, but I actually found the SA1000 (and therefore probobly the SA3000) headphones more comfortable. The cloth has a lighter touch, so it feels more like you are not wearing headphones. However, everyone's head is shaped differently, so this could just be me. In any case, awesome headphones that I prefer over the Grado RS-1s. A good headphone amp is *strongly* recommended for these as the sound quality difference is extremely noticable. I paid about $350 new from a non-amazon site, and that is certainly as much as I would ever want to pay for headphones.Comparing them to the SA1000s, they sound better but they are both built on exactly the same technology, so the sound is very similar. If you are on the fence I'd go for the cheaper model, as you will not be dissapointed. However, if you have to have the best sound and the fancy materials, the SA5000s will fit the bill.
We bought our first Timex T309T in 2003 and were impressed by it's compact design, robust functionality and great sound. You can wake to radio, nature sounds or buzzer - and you can set each for a different time period such as M-F or weekends or every day. There's also a nice snooze feature and variable dimmer on the large display.When our first T309T was impacted by a power surge we could find nothing nearly as nice in any of the stores as a replacement. Thankfully there were a few of these left on Amazon so we're back to enjoying waking up again. Hopefully Timex will realize that this model is a winner and continue production.
Not only is this a cool piece to have for a gadget minded individual like myself but it is quite useful too. The memory stick works like any other so no surprise there but the swiss knife portion is actually quite good. The quality you would expect from Swiss and I am not talking about the ones you can buy at just any gas station. Very sharp and feels quility. The USB stick detaches from the knife in case it needs to plug in somewhere with a tight fit (like the side of a laptop). I would have given it 5 stars if it came in more storage options. When I purchased this the only way to get anything larger than 2G version was in the "silver" but that version didn't include the scissors which I find to be the most handy part. I own one and I purchased 2 more for gifts for my groomsman when I got married and they loved them as well. Perfect gift for the guys!
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)
This handbook is invaluable to any pilot and a must for taking each time one flies. What more can I say? Just don't leave the ground without it.
This is a great lens. I love the the way it does close ups and the clarify of the pictures are breath taking. I am also very happy with the purchase. It was shipped to me in a timely manner and I had no problems. I would recommend this lens to anyone who is new to photography as I am for excellent close up shots.
I purchased this product in Jan 2011 and I will tell you this product has failed me. I have 3 all Windows 7 machines connected and this will fail to pick 2 computers randomly. The first computer that is switched on it will recognize - but it fails me every time on computer 2 and sometimes on computer 3. Port 4 is empty nothing connected. Each time I have go under my computer desk and muck with the thing to get it going. Very frustrating. I ordered the IOGear 4-port USB KVM Switch and plan to use that.I've had good luck with TRENDnet products in the past - but this one I can't say the same. But if you want to risk it like I did for the price listed - go ahead.
I constantly get comments on these headphones when I am working out from other folks in the gym. They want to know where I got them....they are the only headphones I have found that stay on without constant adjusting. No ear buds falling out or getting loose to deal with and they really do stay on no matter what you do..run...jog...lift...they are the best. I bought two and keep one in my travel bag.
I can only find an earphone plug on my set. No 25pin plug like on the current iPods. Guess I'm either dumb or will have to look some more.
I purchased the 4-port model over a year ago because an 8-port was not available yet. Since then I've configured Linksys routers for friends, and they are all satisfied.Now that the newer 8-port model is available I've been able to configure it also: it is a better product.The four stars is a good rating. This is not equivalent to what we use in large offices mind you, but for consumer electronics it is quite reasonable.There will it seems always be a want list for products like this. The set up instructions would be better if they were written by someone who knew little or nothing about electronics. Mind you, configuring it is easy, but some ISPs make what you INDIVIDUALLY need a little confusing. Be sure to download the current firmware from Linksys to gain all the performance you can.IT WILL NOT CONFIGURE IF YOU HAVE A PROXY ENABLED: look in your browser settings and deselect any proxy to configure the router, then reselect the proxy.That said, I've seen several computers with corporate control software for the office work just fine at home without changing anything using this router. If you don't know what you need, this is a good choice to start a small network in a home or small office. (The 8-port is better). Be sure to change the router password. :)
So far, after 5 weeks or so, this product has worked great. No static and good to go.
I haven't used this product where I intensionally bought it but have played with it at home and it works great for the money. I used it through my DVD player and watch a movie against a white wall and WOW, I'm impressed. And it's only a 800x600...can't imagine the better.I am concerned about the bulb life but overall I am impressed.
Great product! I recently switched to a laptop and purchased this adapter to regain use of my desktop hard drive.The adapter worked perfectly under Windows XP and Mac OSX with no installation needed. In both environments the hard drive appeared plug-and-play as just another HDD attached -- just as if I plugged in a USB memory stick.I purchased this particular USB-IDE adapter because it has the USB hi-speed logo, CE, and FCC certifications.
1)Compared to other headphones/ear-buds these put out less power on the same sound settings of the output device so you have to crank the volume dial a bit more but claims that these are not loud enough are exaggerated. When you crank the volume all the way up, you won't be able to hear car horn 10ft away from you. I listen to music for hours @ 10-20% output power and it is sufficient by all means and I don't see why somebody without hearing loss would want to listen to music much louder for extended periods of time.2)There are more areas where these headphones come short (most noticeable is bass) but it is absurd to compare ~20$ headphones with +100$ headphones. If you are audiophile and have high standards, please consider spending 4x-5x $ since the difference is noticeable. However, if you just want to enjoy listening to your music and are looking for everyday headphones with VERY DECENT sound throughout the entire power spectrum without spending lot of money, this might suite your needs very well. It did it for me.3)Yes these are made of plastic, but you will put it on your head and listen to music ... how much durability does that take? Issues could rise when you travel a lot. And this is my ONLY DISAPPOINTMENT, they don't fold up.4/14/2011 edit:I have to point out that I listen to music in home/office settings, they are not very good at eliminating the noise so outdoors you either put up with too much noise disturbing your listening, or you crank up the volume and risk permanent hearing damage.Verdict:Yes you can get better headphones, but not for the same price! If they folded nicely, I would be 100% satisfied with them. Hope this helped.
We really love our newest toy. We use it primarily to enhance our geocaching experience and it really makes for much easier navigation than the handheld units. With that said, it is not always perfect. We wish we would have bought a "W" model since they are quite a bit bigger in size. Even with the size taken into consideration we would definitely recommend this product.
If one can find this LCD (actually physically find it, in a warehouse somewhere, from any authorized reseller/retailer/etailer - there are rumors of these things being hijacked from overseas containers in California, which - who knows - could be true), this is a super-value buy for those of us without multiple-thousands of dollars in disposable income. No it does not quite have the picture of a $4000 or $5000 plasma or more-expensive projection LCD, but, it is simple to set up, has all of the appropriate connections (except an optical audio-out - bummer), and, plays DVD and HDTV beautifully. For the small picture quality sacrifice (compared to units twice and three times its price), Syntax puts this TV within the financial reach of working-class folks. Some bemoan the remote - it really isn't that bad.Buy with confidence - but - see it in person if you can before buying to better preset your expectations. When compared to others in its class (by Westinghouse, Albatron, etc.), this machine rocks.
I bought these to use with my Samsung Z5 mp3 player. While the packaged earbuds were good, the sound was just drowning in bass. I like good bass, but not when it completely overpowers everything else. I had given the Sony 51's a try and promptly returned them; they sounded ok, but kind of made my ears hurt, and for $40, they weren't worth it. I had read some reviews on these 828's, so I decided to go with these. The sound is incredible. The bass is well defined, but is balanced nicely with the midrange and treble. I was literally hearing nuances in the music that I didn't with other buds. They fit very well (though any earbuds will start to feel uncomfortable after a period of extended use, which is discouraged anyway). A set of black foam earbud pads is included. I always prefer to use the pads, but it is of course your own call whether or not you use them. The pads will wear out, but you can buy exact replacements at Radio Shack (pack of 4 for $4) that fit perfectly. Personally, I usually end up replacing the pads every few months or so.My only gripe about the 828's (and the only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars) is that the cord is too short for my taste. About another foot or so would be nice. Otherwise, this is a great product and at around $10 is a STEAL.
I am happy to be able to give my head phones and laptop speakers a break, but still be able to enjoy my music whilst working on my laptop. The speakers are easy to setup and &quot;space-efficient&quot;.If you are a die-hard gamer or music fanatic / artist, you will obviously want look into a higher-end (and much more expensive) model.For its price, the sound is terrific and that is what the 5 star rating reflects - the great value of this product!
Its fast easy to set up! no lag with xbox,ps3,computer, all connected at the same time. Love it! it beat's my old netgear any day.
Bought this to hold my Sony all-in-one touch screen computer. Purchased earlier model for TV-DVD combo and I am still happy with it too. This mount is even better with the cable routing. Very sturdy with 28 pound computer extended at max to reach kitchen table. Actually mounted this to a slide assembly to move it out of reach of my 5 year old. Would recommend OmniMount every time.
When it comes to ink for my R1800 photo printer, I am concerned with the quality of the images I print. The Epson matte 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 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
The card works great and was easy to install. The instructions were good and I followed them. Beware, though, of using on a WinNT laptop. Softex does not appear to support this card for hotswap - ok, so I can live with this. But next level of trouble is that suspend mode will not work with the card installed. I cannot close the cover on my laptop without the pc crashing - ok, so I need to shut down before closing the cover (this bites). But is gets worse, what happens when I leave the laptop idle and it goes into suspend by itself - now it is getting annoying. So I can disable power features so that my laptop is always active - but what happened to battery power? All in all, I like the card but it is frustrating to use on NT. Maybe I'll send it back and get the Dell version of wireless pccard which IS supported by Softex. Or maybe I'll upgrade to Windows 2000.
This is iTrip is for the older units. I just ordered the latest 20 gig iPod and this iTrip and the iTrip wouldn't fit. I had to return it and order the 3G iTrip. And yes, this version of iTrip doesn't install on Windows XP. You have to open the CD and import the &quot;iTrip songs&quot; into iTunes, and then change the name of the album to &quot;iTrip Stations&quot; and you're ready to go.
This camera would not connect to my wireless network unless I first connected directly with a cable...then powered down, disconnected the network cable, and powered up. If any settings are changed the camera would not power up without a subsequent reconnect with a cable.The linksys ddns servce would not function correctly (would not refresh a non-static IP address). Cancelling it was a nightmare of phone calls. The customer service number they give is only a starting point .. you then go through 2 or 3 layers of folks who ask a lot of questions they should not need to ask to cancel an order (like your account password) and then tell you it will be "reviewed by the supervisor" before it is cancelled. Very uncool customer service.The send email function on motion detection would not work at all. I wasted about 5 hours talking to folks (in another country) who only repeated back to me what I said without offering any actual solutions. While my experience with the physical product was horrible, it was the poor tech support that was the clincher that made me pack it up and return it.The 'send email/video' on motion detection function (when you read the manual about what it will actually do) is not actually useful at all, (even if it had worked). What I expected was that there would be software that would be able to start recording video when motion is detected for a period of time (e.g,. 2 to 10 minutes, or perhaps until no further motion is detected). All this thing is even SUPPOSED to do is send 2 to 5 seconds of video as an email attachment and then you are supposed to connect to the camera from wherever you are in the world and tell the camera to start recording! Completely useless as a security device unless you are in a postion to monitor the camera 24/7. I'm not sure who is able to do that.Bottom line: look harder for a better product and avoid LinkSys like the plague if you even think you'll need tech support.
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!
Your mother told you if things seem too good to be true, they probably are. This product is a fine example. Great price, maybe too great. I received 5 cartridges altogether, but not all four needed. I got 3 black,1magenta, a non-working magenta and no yellow at all. Order at your own risk.
I RECEIVED THIS SPEAKERS AND INMEDIATELY WAS SURPRISED OF THE HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY. I HOOKED THEM TO MY SYSTEM AND LOOOOOOVED THE SOUND, VERY WARM MUSICAL, GREAT MID RANGES AND REALLY GOOD BASS, FOR BOOKSHELFS,I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS 100 PERCENT
I've been running an SL5500 since they came out. Being a Linux geek wannabe type, the Zaurus was a natural. Sure some interfaces are prettier and some PIM apps on other platforms may be slicker but as they say, "Beauty is only skin deep."My Zaurus sees almost daily use as a network troubleshooting aid on my job in field service maintaining Cat Scanners, MRI's and other medical imaging devices. Slap in a CF network card, configure it to the network and wham! I'm on the network. I don't have to wait 10 minutes for my company issued Win2k pro laptop to boot up. (Did I mention I loathe all things MS?) And yes, besides being a very adept network device capable of a myriad of server duties, it can be a very decent PDA.The Zaurus is a very capable device with a huge library of s/w downloads available that can make the little guy do just about anything except make toast. (And I'm not too sure that it can't do that.)The latest ROM (V3.10) converts the calendar and contacts to an SQL based database. A SQL database on a PDA. What will we see next?The 5500 has treated me so well I just had to add a SL6000L to my Zaurus fleet.Count me as another satisfied Zaurus user
Does exactly what I need it to do. I have my Blu-Ray player on the other side of my wall in order to have a clean look for my wall mounted LCD TV but was left with the problem of the remote not working due to the wall blocking the IR signal. Here is where this device saves the day. I bought mine used on Ebay and initially thought I had a defective unit when I couldn't get the device to work but please read the directions! Some remotes need different settings (A-B-C- switch on bottom of unit)and after setting the extender to setting B my remote worked just as it would normally. Make sure you charge your batteries for the recommended time and keep one charging on standby because as the battery runs low so does the effectiveness of the remote.
I purchased a RioVolt SP100 back in 2001 (ten years ago) for one hundred eighty dollars so that I could play Old Time Radio shows downloaded from Usenet whilst in college. This was my first MP3 player in a time when iPods were five hundred bucks and the allure of virtually unlimited storage (from a device that played MP3 files burned to CD-R) was incredibly attractive.It is now 2011 and still have my Rio Volt. I will admit that I no longer use it on a regular basis, as it has long been replaced by such gadgets as my Droid X, Nook Color, iPod Touch, and various $20 solid state MP3 players. However, this product holds a special place in my heart as it was my first MP3 player during a time when few people even knew precisely what an MP3 even was. Also, replaceable AA batteries FTW! (I think "FTW" was invented AFTER the RioVolt. Wow.)The fond memories of running this thing through the tape deck adapter of my 1987 Mercury Cougar will never die... even though the car itself died in the tragic engine fire of 2003. But that is another story.
This is a great case, however, even with the top removed, the IIIc will not fit into the case. Had to return the case. Worthless.
They give the sound that two ways generally give (typical lack in well defined mid range ). They are great for people who like to rock out or just need a good solid pair of speakers and don't care much for high quality. What really impressed me was how vary strong, clear, and tight the bass was after positioning a little fiber glass insulation all around the insides. The bass can almost punch you in the face if your not careful! I would not recommend them for stand alone Tv applications as they are just not quite right for it (good if used with the tv's or small high range woffers). If you own an equalizer you might be able to tune out some of the low, the high and bring up some of the mid range for tv applications.
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
Worked perfectly for my Cisco cable box, Toshiba DVD player, and Brighthouse Network remote. Both units are now hidden away in my master bedroom closet (behind both a solid bifold and a wall).When the unit arrives simply charge the batteries for 24-36 hours....insert one battery transmitter into your existing remote....plug in the receiver and place it near the devices to be controlled. I can now point the remote anywhere in the room (at the floor, away from the TV, etc.) and it is just as responsive as line of sight.I was a little worried on the placement of the UFO receiver, but all I had to do was place it directly on top of my cable box and DVD player. I didn't even need to raise the antennae. If you do have issues with control of your device they can most likely be remedied by changing the settings in the battery compartment (A, B, or C. The factory preset of 'B' worked fine for me, although the instructions say 'A' may work the best for some cable boxes).I can't speak for the battery life just yet....but from what I hear it should last about a month...and then simply switch the battery out with the 2nd battery that is charging in the receiver.I chose this unit because I have a very neat flat panel install...and I didn't want to have to attach anything to the front of the TV....I have to say I highly recommend this product!
For those of us who still have the patience to wait for that special shot, or to step away from the camera to engage with your subject, the Air Cable release is the perfect option. With camera on a sturdy tripod, and with all essential peripherals in place, I can sit, stand or do other tasks while waiting for just the right moment.The Air Cable Release is well constructed, and with a full 20' of cord, I'm ready for just about any photographic challenge. When finished, I like how it can be wound back onto the reel and stored away in my photo bag. It's compact, easy to use, and sure beats having to hand-hold the camera while preparing to fire the shutter. I wouldn't be without it. Great product, great value too. Thanks.
For my money, this is the best coffemaker made for the price. They make very good coffee and last practically forever----except for the electrical plug and they do last for a long time, too.
I use this all the time, in my vehicle, and love having it! One of my kids can hook up his portable dvd player while the other charges his iPod~ great!
I started out getting a similar pair of headphones to these at a local store, and loved them. Sadly, they eventually wore out (the end of the cord developed a short & they stopped working shortly afterward). They'd lasted a few years though, and given their price, I considered it a good lifetime for such a thing. Since they'd been so good, I looked for a replacement pair and came across these, which looked similar but were a different color. These have been every bit as good as my previous pair, and they've gotten a lot of use. I actually have two pairs of these currently because I wanted to have one set to leave at work and another to use at home.They are not very isolating, which can be good or bad, depending on the situation. I've recently replaced my work pair with a closed set of headphones to help block out distractions, but I still use these with my ipod & my phone to listen to podcasts, etc on the go. In that scenario, the lack of isolation is actually a good thing, since I can still hear what's going on around me (like if I'm walking down the street).These headphones fit me very well. I really like the clip mechanism. It's very easy to manipulate with one hand. It also serves as a way to hold the headphones when not in use. I like to clip one or both to the collar of my shirt when I'm not using them. That way they're still accessible, but out of the way.
This thing is does its job pretty well. Interface is simple/fine and the signal is near as I can tell strong enough. I can detect a slight loss between a standard FM station and the audio coming through this Kensington. It is insignificant enough that I'm still giving 5 stars.A couple reviews have said the signal is not strong enough - I suspect this is from people who live in big cities where FM radio traffic is very dense and the signal gets cut down (I am not in a big city but sometimes change frequencies at night when distant signals interfere more). I have a Toyota Corolla and would estimate about 6 feet of distance the signal has to go (through the metal roof).This thing lets you transmit on any FM frequency by the way... not just 88.1 through 90.1 as I've seen some 5 channel devices advertise.
I bought these to replace a 10 year old pair of Sennheiser Headphones that were very similar in the open cushion style that I have grown to like, and was blown away to also hear such a great sound improvement over the old ones which I thought sounded great. A great value for the money! I use these to plug directly into my home stereo receiver and so appreciate the extra long cord. They are very comfortable and do not get tiring to wear ever after several hours. (I also got a Sennheiser PX100 Headphone to use with my iPod and iPhone, a perfect match for something more portable and still sounds great)
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 was unable to get it to work with ASUS P5B Premium Vista Edition MB. Neither Windows Xp or Windows Vista recognized the card. Returned the card to Amazon. Excellent return procudure.Update: Replaced with a StarTech PCI1PECP and had the same problem. After further investigation I determined that the card could not physically fully seat into the PCI slot. I loosened the screws connecting the IEEE-1284 plug. This gave it enough play to fully seat and solved the problem. Perhaps this solution might have worked with the LAVA card.
Bought to replace the factory speakers in my '99 Park Ave Ultra. Definitely worth the price. After a couple of weeks to break them in and loosen up the voice coils they sound better than the original set and have no problems handling the power from the factory amp. They are not quite as loud on the low end as the old ones but are much clearer for sure. I feel it safe to say they get down pretty close to the advertised frequency of 28Hz. I would suggest them to anyone looking to replace a factory set on the cheap and still get decent sound.
This tape has worked flawlessly, sticks to all the steel, plastic and other materials to which I have adhered it!!!LOVE MY LABELER and this tape!!COMES in MANY COLOR OPTIONS!!!HOORAY!
I purchased this cable in hopes to connect a Mac mini to a Visio 50" plasma TV. Although this connection seemed like the most logical as far as a pure digital to digital connection, I had a drastically better picture with just a VGA cable and DVI to VGA converter. The TV's VGA input gave me much better resolution options and had a much better picture. When I tried to return the product, the seller basically told me I was stuck with it because I had opened it. I recommend if you are insistent on getting this type of connector, try a store with a flexible return policy first. Even after threatening a poor review, they did nothing to help me other than recommend I sell it on ebay... boo.
i bought this product hoping to start an appletalk network and have all the computers on that network share a DSL internet connection. IT WORKED!!! i love this product, hands down.
This unit worked well for about one song and then wentdownhill. It takes six batteries and drains them quickly. CDs wouldconstantly skip or stop and the sound was of poor quality. I boughtthis for my boyfriend and ended up returning it because it didn't work80% of the time. Good idea, bad product. END
I purchased the Protective case for the Garmin 76 CSX gps unit to protect it while hiking and kayaking. It fits like a glove. leaving the screen clear and the buttons easily accessible. The zipper around the edge makes it very easy to put on and remove. The quality is amazing and I like the idea that it helps the unit to float if I drop it in the water. Using a screen saver instead of a fixed piece of plastic which could yellow or get scratched is a great idea. The lanyard is long enough to allow it to fit around my neck while the unit is in a pocket and the clip allows me to hook it onto my kayak so it doesn't get lost. It is a very high grade product and well worth the money.
I used this mount to suspend rear speakers in my home theater system. The speakers weigh 10lbs so this mount was more than adequate. The quality is better than I expected. Easy to install and adjust. This mount provides a very secure mount that should stay put. I recommend these.
First thing I did was throw out all those ugly colored plastic attachments. I couldn't care less what my mouse looks like. I prefer non-cold, non-smooth mice, and those plastic things were neither. I even removed the one on the mouse itself to make it lighter and more agile. I like agility in mice.Second, I plugged it into my Windows PC. That's right, not a Mac. Plugging it in was difficult because the cord is like 3 ft long. Not even long enough to reach the back of my PC.I got this mouse for almost nothing as a temporary replacement for my MS Intellimouse Optical Pro while it was in for repairs. MS stole my mouse and never sent it back, so I have been stuck with this for 3 years. Overall, this mouse has been very dependable for the past 3 years, gaming or otherwise, however. It's not optical, but I have only had to clean it about 2 times. That is even less often than I'd have to blow in an Optical mouse.The reason I write this is that I'm nearly done using this mouse. It has had a good run, but after 3 years, I now feel confident that MS is never going to send my replacement. Despite the nice weight and precision, 3 buttons is not nearly enough for the gaming I'm planning to do in the near future. I will be moving to a Razer Diamondback because it is more agile, has a longer cord, and has rubber buttons that I'm sure will absorb some of the shock from clicking.However, if you're not into gaming, this mouse is very durable and highly recommended. What was intended as a temporary mouse ended up being surprisingly comfortable for intensive PC use.
There is no other choice, if you want a Palm instead of a Pocket PC. Because: the recent price drop to ...; the bright 65k color screen; the Dragonball 33 mhz processor; usb syncing; and most importantly, springboard module expandability. I currently have a MemPlug in there with a 64mb smart card I took from my camera. That's a total of 72 megs of memory in a Palm device. With springboard capability, you can actually do anything with your visor. I started my handheld experience on the bottom rung, with a Palm m100, but it didn't take me long to realize the vast potential of the PDA world and the need to upgrade to the sweet, sweet beauty of the Prism.
I needed a place to store my many DVD's in a small closet and these boxes worked beautifully. They were inexpensive but sturdy, and as described, they actually held 26 DVD's!
I have a EPSON Epson R-1800 printer that I love, and I will not use any other inks other then EPSON for replacement.Fred Griffing
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.
I tried this card with my Canon S5. Only after several minutes it started to show writing errors. I also bought Kingston 8GB SDHC and it is working like a charm after several days on Tahoe in very cold weather.
Twice I order two -5- way switches from this store , & each time I recieve only one -5- way switch. The other was a -4- way"packed in a 5 way bag. to have this happen once would be understandable, but twice in two orders is no accident. this company is not reliable. I did not need to open the items to see the differance, the seller can see what there packing & sends the wrong item.
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.
Enjoy the sound system. Only wish more tv channels would broadcast in 7.1. Most have 5.1 which make the programs quite enjoyable to hear all the different activity as well as still being able to here the actor's every word.
My old Sony receiver was having issues and it was time to upgrade to a new receiver and add a powered sub. Already have the Bose Acoustamass, which is very clear but the bass is lacking. Saw the reviews on this sub and decided to buy it. Black Friday it was 219 and then on Sunday for Cyber Monday it fell to 169.99 and free shipping. I didn't hesitate any more. For the receiver I bought the ONKYO HT-RC360 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver, got it at New Egg for $299.99 and free shipping(Was going to buy at Amazon but I saved $70.00). This combo along with the Bose speakers has been amazing!!! Bass is super clear and loud, great response for watching movies. It is good for music, but not great. Would love if the Sub had a remote to control the bass response to adjust to different styles of music. You have to turn a knob on the back for the tuned frequency. Remote would just make it more convenient.The receiver is a network ready receiver and fits in perfectly with what I do. iPhone app controls the receiver as well(never knew I would love that as much as I did).This is a great combo for around $500, just have to add your front, center and surround. If you are piecing together I would highly recommend these items.
I have always owned olympus cameras, and they have never caused me trouble. So I was extremely excited to try out the Epic Zoom 80. I am sorry to say it left me EXTREMELY disappointed. The lens cover mechanism broke off of my camera, like has happened to many owners, according to other reviews. The case wasn't opened too quickly or too hard - I have always used Olympus Stylus, so I am very familiar with opening the clamshell case. It is simply poorly constructed.Since then, it has been extremely difficult to take a photo without having the lens retract accidently while pressing down on the shutter. Because of that, pictures need to be attempted 3-4 times before actually getting taken, making any sort of spontaneous shot impossible to take.While the photos I have taken have turned out nicely, I have since given up on taking pictures with the Stylus Epic 80 - it was just too frustrating. I just bought the non-zoom Stylus as a welcomed replacement.If you want a dependable camera that takes excellent pictures, stick with the standard Olympus Stylus Epic.
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!!!!!!!!!!
As a recent graduate with not a lot of pocket change, I couldn't be happier with the value of this lens. It's light, powerful, fast, and has great bokeh. This is the first lens I've purchased besides my LensBaby, and I can't believe I lasted so long without it in my camera bag. I use this lens on a Rebel Xti, and though the Rebels are generally entry-level cameras, my portraits and my every-day pictures now look so much more professional. It is incredibly sharp even at f/1.8, because it allows me to use faster shutter speeds while still letting in a good amount of light. And as someone who prefers to not use a flash, that is invaluable. The fact that it is a prime lens hasn't even presented an adjustment issue; now zooming in and out is just one less thing I have to worry about. I couldn't be happier.
Have you gone to the store and priced a 6ft cable? This cable is the best deal I've seen in USB cables. I use one of these to connect a computer to a wireless network adapter. The length of the cable allows me to place the adapter where it gets good reception. I haven't had any trouble with this cable (or network connectivity) in the months since I bought it. In fact, I'm on this page buying another one for a printer. A repeat customer - what better recommendation is there?
Pros: The bookmark feature really works well for my wife's eaudiobooks, it recharges surprisingly fast, and controls are easy to use.Cons: Only one. The download and digital rights management scheme is not user friendly and easy to learn.
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.
When I first saw the size of the speakers, I thought to myself that these couldn't possibly replace my old Kenwood speakers that I was using on my old sony 5.1 setup. They weren't even half the size.But as I was throwing the 7.2 system up, I read the backs and realized that they supported the same wattage and Ohm's that my old speakers do.After hooking them up, I am impressed. They take up little room and thus I have more space, and they sound just as good as my old system, if not more clear.My only complants are that you need the second woofer on my system for the bass, so I recomend the purchase of a 7.2 reciever and another SKW-204 woofer to really utilize this system and setup.Even after that, this system still costs less than most of what is on the market and thus is a good purchase.
I used to use cheaper discs, but being important date I wanted to use good DVDs and I thought Verbatim were really good, but after writing, all the discs failed to read, even with a successful complete, the DVD just would not read.
This a wonderful DVD HD upconverting player. We bought a Toshiba upconvertHD DVD player when we purchased our plasma HD TV. We had nothing but trouble with it as it would hang up and stick; we returned it and got another of the same. The problems continued so frequently that we just started using our old regular DVD player. Finally,we were so fed up I searched for a relatively inexpensive new machine . I found this OPPO player and it appeared to have all the features we wanted including a port for a card reader; not too many have this feature. We like everything about the machine including the remote which some reviewers criticized and also the tray. We have had no problems with any part of this machine and no DVD's hanging up during play. The color this player delivers is also excellent.
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!!!!
I realy like this diffuser on my Nikon SB-600. Diffuse nicely and fits nicely. Buy it, it is a great item.
Overall great camera! I would highly suggest it, a few +/- listed below..nothing to deter you from buying it because the LCD, quickness of taking photo, and QUALITY are much more important than these little things:+: LCD screen is great size!+: Camera size for me & my Russian hands ;) was great - I went paragliding and could slide it right back into my pocket AND there's a GREAT feature on the wrist-strap that allows you to tighten it to the size of your wrist. Made me feel much more secure taking pictures up so high!-: Doesn't let you know when you need to change the battery-: Screen is smudge proof, but not smudge resistant (I haven't tested its scratch resistency, but general use & skiing/paragliding didn't harm the screen AT ALL! :)-: No camera case included nor have I found a slim sized one with a zipper to close it in (that I liked..but might be my own issue)If you're still in limbo, check out some of the reviews for it on other websites. That's what I did so I knew what I was getting into. Ones with video reviews were best for me - or, check it out in stores if it's still available.
This battery does not work in my Panasonic Lumix camera. Is it a dud battery or is it because it is not a "Panasonic" brand? I can't say.
i am very pleased with the sound of this item and the price that Amazon sold it for. I also picked up a SDS-12 that cost over double what this one sells for and there is very little difference.......
We gave this item 1 star because we were forced to do so. It deserves none. The item, sold as a 1500 mAh battery for the Nikon Coolpix 8700 (and others) arrived clearly labeled as an 800 mAh battery. So far, it has functioned almost as such, giving us about the same number of exposures as one would expect for a 700 mAh btty. Why does Amazon advertise it as twice the capacity? The reason is clear to us. Warning: Watch out for this manufacturer.
Obviously filter prices for a particular filter size and function vary over a wide range. This particular filter appears to me to be a good value at the price paid.
Three of the things everyone is looking for...perfect, timely and cheap...
I bought this subwoofer a while ago and now have it hooked up to a Sony 200w stereo receiverSony STR-DH100 2-Channel Audio Receiver (Black)which is also a great buy by the way if your looking for a stereo setup without breaking the bank. The sound of the subwoofer is powerfull and impressive for an entry level subwoofer. If you are looking for something that will add to your home theater this is it. It will also bump out some impressive low notes for your hip hop / R&B; enthusiasts. You cant throw TOO much at it though or the extraneous port noises and such will overwhelm the sound. I once tried playing some Fugees with my amp sound turned all the way up and the subwoofer turned all the way up and it sounded like crap for a bit and then just turned off, I imagine to save me from blowing the thing like an idiot. The front mesh does not come off (or at least its not supposed too) but after the newness of the subwoofer wore off I finally decided to just take a knife to it because I like the aesthetic of being able to see the sound cone moving, it doesn't effect the sound or anything if you want to take it off yourself, but just be careful not to damage anything.OVERALL: no complaints, its BY FAR the best subwoofer your gonna get with a 2 figure pricetag. Thinking about getting another so I can get a stereo pair.
Replacement lamp for C &D; 4-Cell Flashlights. Great just what I want! What this actually is, is a retrofit, consisting of a base, a collar and a different style Xenon bulb. This would be great if the lamp being replaced/upgraded was a Maglite brand flashlight. My Streamlight brand flashlight uses the Maglite bulb, but is not compatible with this retrofit (the replacement collar is a larger diameter).Due to the low price of the item I had to purchase several more than I needed to meet the minimum purchase amount. Had this item been correctly listed as a retrofit kit instead of being pictured as a replacement lamp bulb, i would have continued shopping for a direct replacement. I have since found a local source for the original lamp.
I thought this was the right product that I was looking for. I found it for much less and am totally satisfied with the product and the fast shipping. I would buy from them again.
Well, well, well..This lense is known to be one of the best Canon lense.It gives excellent pictures, fast focusing, and is very helpful through excellent Image Stabilizing mechanism.HOWEVER, with $1700 price tag, any defect/quality control issue should be disclosed to this lense users.Many lenses with serial number of UT08XX or earlier, there is phenomenon on the lense surface that you can see numerous "bubble" or "milky way". Newer ones do not have this phenomenon. You can see the phenomenon by illuminating a flash light through the front of the lense and looking at the mount part of the lense. If you happened to own this kind of lense, please check yours, and have the IS unit serviced by official Canon service center before the one-year warranty expires.
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...............
The bag is extremely well constructed, the colors are fabulous. My only concern is that the shoulder strap cannot comfortably be worn across the shoulders because it is simply too short. I am only 5'4 and it is short for me, so I can't imagine that it would be comfortable for someone who is taller. Lots of great pockets and everything has a pocket, so it is extremely well organized and the pocket for the computer is well padded.
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).
This case is pretty good. I have been using him for about 3 months now and I am very satisfied with it. It is perfect if you want a hard case with storage for 2 SD or MMC cards. It provides good protection and is light, very light. The case has a clever "push and click" mechanism to lock your PDA into the case. The only drawback is when you pushes a card into your Tungsten the downward force might unlock your PDA and it will drop. Be aware of that! Also I heard reports of people who claim that the PDA falls out of the case when the case falls on a hard surface. I expect that this could happen. Beside these comments the protection this case provides is great, eg you can use your PDA as an mp3 and throw it into abag or put it in your jeans back pocket. As whith a lot of case the price is a bit steep, but your Tungsten if worth it.Conclusion: great case, good protection if you know how to use it.
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'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?
I have now broken two of these brackets trying to remove them from my windshield. The plastic is the cheapest I have EVER experienced in a supposedly quality product. Garmin "bought cheap" in order to make a few more cents on their Nuvi GPS products and risks ruining their quality image. Don't waste you money on this cheap "made in China plastic product". They should offer it for $4 so I could buy 4, 3 spares.
I got one of these about 3 months ago. Put it in my rack. It has worked perfectly.The load indicator is nice. It goes to full at 85% capacity, which is probably a good thing (to prevent you from looking only at it and adding more equipment).The software offers a logging feature, which is nice (no graph, though I suppose you could save it to a text file, and import it into a spreadsheet if you want).Only drawback is that, when you open the battery door to change the batteries there is a warning that the battery circuit is not isolated from the AC, and could be hot. Certainly made me shut it down before removing the batteries. This would make me wonder if it was hot swappable. (In my case I needed to relocate the unit in the rack by myself. So I wanted to remove the batteries so it would not be so heavy to fit into the rack. Since I was moving servers around I could shut them down too without issue.)
The product got to me in the time promised and was in the condition the seller stated it would be in.
These are my first pair of "professional" or entry-level audiophile headphones, so these were definitely a step up from anything I'd used before. Just not the quantum leap that I had hoped it would be (perhaps my expectations were a little too high). The sound is very well balanced through the spectrum, making these headphones pretty good for almost all genres of music and movies, but not really outstanding for anything. For example, if you're primarily into rock or hip hop, you may want to look for something with more mid-range or low-range "punch," for lack of a better word. That being said, I do not use a headphone amp, so understand that my opinion is based on running the headphones straight from several different devices (laptop, tv, mp3 player) without any additional power.Because they are open headphones (sound comes in and out easily), there are several scenarios in which these are not very useful, such as on a plane (or any loud environment for that matter), in the same room as a tv (particularly annoying), or in a quiet environment like a library or an open office (good for you, bad for everyone else). The fact is that if you are in an environment with outside noise, you have to turn up the volume to block it out, but then everyone can hear what you are listening to. Being able to hear outside noises can be handy sometimes, though; for example, you can hear the phone ringing or a buzzer going off, or even have a conversation without taking them off, assuming your volume is down.Comfort is above average and they are very adjustable. If you're looking to begin your venture into audiophile headphones, these are not a bad place to start. They are priced very competitively, and the sound is good enough to satisfy (almost) everyone; and if you're looking to move up, I would contend that these headphones will help you understand more specifically what you are looking to improve on for your next pair.
Perfect protection caseNo hassle to see what ur playing, but still provides protectionNo hassle of opening a leather caseNo hassle of getting fussy, lint all over ur mp3 playerCons: Makes mp3 player slighty wider, but can still fit in pocket easily; harder to press skip, play, submenu buttons, but u get used to pressing them with the tip of ur finger and in no time its no big deal at allthis thing rocks
This is my first digicam after using Nikon 35mm of various vintages over time. At current prices ($550 or so) the 4040 isa great value among 4MP cameras for all the reasons cited in the accompanying reviews. The negatives are covered as well but I wouldn't be deterred unless I did a lot of indoor flash photography and didn't want to spring for accessory flashes (I don't know how other comparable cameras perform in these conditions.)Good digital cameras, this one included, are great fun to useand 35mm users should definitely try them. It's satisfying (andeconomical) to get rid of your failed efforts without having to pay to print them (that always galled me.)The 4040 makes crisp photos and even if you use a Leica rangefinder for your final shots, using a good camera like this one for experimentation and set up will save you a lot of lab fees.For those who like 11 X 14 prints and larger and don't want to shoot every picture in uncompressed tiff mode for storage reasons, consider the Canon G2 in the same price range as the 4040. It offers RAW mode which takes up much less space than tiff while maintaining high resolution. The G2 also has a tiltable LCD for when you don't want to contort yourself to see the LCD at an awkward angle. Other than that, the 4040 is amongbest in class. Its 1.8 lens is still brightest of the 4MP group with the G2 close behind at 2.0.wasted filmfor yourThe two
Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion SlotThis is an amazing MP3 player. I have loaded over 362 songs and have barely used half the space. I use at work, in the truck and on trips. It plays for long hours and fits easily in any bag or pocket.
You will want to either stomp on this piece of junk or bang your head against a wall just trying to use the software that you are delimited to using! It is so painful to even get one track on the player! And when you do, it shuffles the information around (the track becomes the album title instead, etc.). Seriously, get an iPod Nano instead of this miserable crap. Or don't, and kick yourself in the @$$ forever! CAVEAT EMPTOR!
These are much better than a $30 pair of Maxell earbuds I picked up at Newbury Comics recently. I highly recommend these for anyone who is looking for a higher-end basic set of earbuds. Comfortable to wear, great highs and lows and good bass. The cord is a good length for use during workouts and it is made of that good rubber-like plastic so it doesn't get wrapped around itself and it doesn't crease. I've only had them a couple of weeks so I cannot yet attest to long-term durability. So far so good, though!Update: Still performing well a few months on!
My wife wanted something that was simple, small, and didn't have controls so tiny that she had difficulty with using the controls. This camera is ideal. And, I had given earlier versions to my daughters (in their 20s) and my sister. All love it.
I took this router out of the box, plugged in my cable modem and three computers, and have never touched it since. One of my cable runs is over 50 feet, so I have not been affected by the cable length limitations mentioned by one reviewer. Also, I have two kids playing online games simultaneously much of the time, and they have no problems at all, contrary to another reviewer's experience. Recently, I plugged a wireless access point into the fourth port, and that has worked flawlessly as well. I would be ecstatic if half my computer equipment were so problem-free.
I would give this case 5 stars if the lid was attached insted of having to remove it every time you open the case, But, this would alow you to leave the case on a table and draw from if you listen to music frequently. Then put the lid on for storage. The case is very heavy with the Cd,s in it so It is not some thing you would like to take from the room you are using it in. Also there are no slots which means you have to mostly fill the case so the CD,s dont flop over. But , It looks very sharp and very durable .
I mostly listen to podcasts and audiobooks. I was looking for a player that would be great for that and I found it. The T9 is about the same size as the ipod nano and has a feature which the ipod (as far as I know) does not - the ability to playback at various speeds. I know for music fans this is not a helpful feature, but there are also extensive sound options as well which the music lover would find helpful. Other features which are great are the bookmarking and accelerating fast forwardingVideo playback is pretty good as well as recorded voice and FM radio. The playlist program is also fairly simple to operate.The only downsides I have found so far is that upon power up, the volume always resets itself to about 20 (out of 40)Also, there are some user interface tweaks that would make things a bit more helpful.All around a great alternative to Sansa and Ipod.
I upgraded the memory in my HP Pavillion desktop from 512MB to 1024MB using this SDRAM upgrade. The performance increase was incredible for such a small amount of money. I was actually considering buying a new PC until I realized I had an open memory slot. Althought the Edge Tech 512MB SDRAM was the cheapest one I could find on Amazon, it is working great! I'm pleased with my choice.
This mic works very well. I use it with the American Idol game, and it works perfectly. It's great for a fun group game.
it failed in short time. But I still haven`t send it back for warantee.
These stylus' are much better than the generic plastic one that comes with the Palm IIIxe. These stylus' are much more rugged, and reliable and are built to last. You should definately replace Mr. Default Stylus. The reason being that these new Metal stylus' will improve your grafitti skills 10-fold! Another convenient feature of this stylus is that the top unscrews to reveal a reset tip. (Much better than hunting around for a paper clip to reset your device) Pick up these stylus' if you haven't already, they are really good! Certainly worth replacing the plastic one considering the price. Plus you get 3 of them in case you ever lose one.
this is a great add on if you have a telephoto lens., it balances the camera very well, and also increases the speed of your shooting
I bought the basic, f/4 non-IS version of this lens about a year ago and liked it a lot. However there was always a niggling feeling that I should have gone the whole hog and bought this one as it would be more versatile for wedding photography. So, I recently caved in and made the purchase. The wide aperture and particularly the IS are superb but, compared to the f/4 lens, sharpness is not blowing my skirt up. Side-by-side, the much cheaper f/4 lens is slightly sharper both in the centre and in all corners. That is not to say the lens is soft, but it isn't the all-round stunner I was hoping it would be. Had I never tried the f/4 I'd have given this lens a 5-star review. I was hoping to sell the f/4 lens, but now I feel I should keep it, as it unexpectedly outperforms the f/2.8 IS when optimum sharpness is required.
I was hesitant about this keyboard cover--after reading some negative reviews online. But in owning my MacBook for only 6 weeks, some of the keys were already starting to become "glossy" and a little worn ( I am a writer). I also smoke and eat around my laptop--which were both always getting too close for my comfort to the keyboard (and hence the computer itself).I was very pleased to find how much I like this cover. It fits well (despite some negative comments by others), which considering the keys on the MacBook are actually seperate, is a great feat. I found I adjusted to the new typing sensation quickly (I touch type 90WPM): it does slightly affect typing--it feels softer, and makes the keys much quieter. What has made me a believer and lover of this product is seeng all the crud that has formed on it in just a few days--this stuff will no longer be getting onto my keys and into my MacBook, and that is great!&lt;&lt;&lt;!>>>UPDATE: Well, I went through two iSkin, both of them turning brown in certian spots--it looked as if a very heavy smoker had been typing away on my MacBook. It might just be an issue of my body chemistry and the silicon, but I did not care for the dirty brown haze over certain keys and areas--as much as I liked this product (and it does work well), back it went. My keyboard is now naked and exposed again...!
I bought this item because of my mobility at the office. I use a softphone on one USB port, and needed to share my PocketPC and mouse on the other USB port. Since my PocketPC had bluetooth, I decided to buy a bluetooth mouse and a bluetoooth adaptor.I settled on the Linksys because of previous positive experience with their products. Additionally, I liked the fact that the Linksys had a real antenna. The class 1 status was irrelevant to me, but it's turned out to be very handy.Installation was a snap -- I just used the Microsoft tools built-in. This worked great on both my Dell Dimension desktop and Dell D600 laptop -- both run Windows XP Professional with SP2.Connection of the mouse was painless. It works like a charm. Connection of the PocketPC was a bit of a challenge, though it now works flawlessly.Range is awesome! I've been able to go in a business building about 100 feet away and still keep my PocketPC connected. This is in a building with countless 802.11 devices as well, so there's a lot of interference.The only gripe I have about the adaptor is that it doesn't have a clip to attach it to the top of a laptop. It's rather long, so on my laptop it sticks out a fair amount.Overall, excellent purchase, and I'm completely satisfied.
Paid for one day, overnight service. Nearly, doubled the cost of the item.Got one week service.Went to CDW got the same item at three quarters of the cost in 2 days.And that included sales tax.Return policy at Amazon was good. But I didn't buy this item to test the return policy.
The card has many, many extras including Digital Out and a front panel which fits in one of your extrnal drive slots that allows for multiple inputs and outputs. Among other things, it includes a remote control to adjust volume and bass. If your computer has a t.v. tuner, it will act as a t.v. remote using the numerical keypad. The sound output is what you'd expect from SoundBlaster's &quot;flagship&quot; soundcard - with a good set of speakers, the system really rocks. All in all a good card, but I found that it works best under Windows98. There were some problems with compatibility under Win2k.
I have tried several humidifiers for my son's room (Hunter, Vicks filterless, Kaz, etc.) and this is the only one I have found that has a great quiet setting. There are times when the bubbles will gurgle to fill the water, but it is rare and my son got use to it easily. The filter will yellow quickly if you don't use one of the Kaz humidifier water cleaning products (they are very inexpensive and are worth it, especially if you have hard water). We use the humidifier every night and every nap and it works very well. I am going to buy a second one for my bedroom.
...I have only good things to say about this excellent product. In fact, where other brands fail in my (rather finicky, if good) Sony drive, only these consistently burn without errors. Ever.I suspect that the previous reviewer experienced a burn- or data-failure caused by his drive, his software, or himself. GIGO. I have used hundreds of these - and for hundreds of rewrites each. For binary data (both compressed and uncompressed), for video, for audio, for text - you name it.Oh well, there's always someone out there who can't operate a stick...
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.
Casual shooters and serious amateurs both have reason to be well-pleased with the SD750. I bought mine as a more convenient "backup" for a DSLR (the Canon 30D). It replaces the Canon PowerShot S80, which I loved until the day I gave it to my girlfriend.First, the not so bad. The SD750 is lacking some of the features that I loved in the S80. As a serious hobbyist, I really want the maximum of manual control for my camera, and i try to avoid the programmed modes. Unfortunately, the SD750 does not allow me to fully control exposure or some other settings.This lack of control is probably a strong point for the casual shooter, though. It is also very useful for me, because it fits neatly in a jeans or shirt pocket, and can be carried places where a larger SLR camera would not be convenient. The S80, while more full-featured (and with higher resolution), was just a little too big for this kind of thing. The SD750, on the other hand, goes nearly everywhere with me.The camera has a fantastic, bright, and huge LCD screen. Aside from its physical aspects, it has the same amazing color reproduction that the Canon digital line is known for. It produces decent images in low-light situations, provided you use a tripod, monopod, or some other mechanism to brace it (as well as the shutter timer) to minimize the shake from the shutter release.This camera only gets 4 stars from me because it (a) lacks IS; (b) has 1 megapixel lower resolution; and (c) does not have full manual or aperture priority modes.
Got 3 tickets with this detector, not because I didn't react quick enough...because the detector didn't even detect the radar and didn't do its job. Don't waste your money! The first one I returned due to calibration failure. That one got me a ticket. The second detector...the officer said he got me with Lazer. That didn't work either. 2 detectors...2 tickets, you make the call. Beltronics won't refund money for tickets, even for a failed product.
Ergonomic design, easy to install and operate. Slight lag of the cursor movement to actual hand movement. Overall excellent
Purchased this unit from sears in Oct 07 and in Feb08 we had our first problems. The unit simply quit. The repair man advised that two of the three boards inside was bad. After having to wait for the company to make new boards we finally got it fixed. It worked fine for a while until the Screen started separating. June 2010. Repair man advised it was not repairable so we contacted sears with our service agreement and found out they would not refund or trade for a same price unit. Instead they said TV's are cheaper now so they would only credit about half of what we paid for this unit. Now I'm getting a 400 dollar tv for seven hundred dollars...A big ripoff. I will not shop at sears again and I will not buy another sylvania tv again either.
These days it is hard to find something that works as advertised, but with this product I am very pleased. It works great. I can operate my cable DVR box from outside on the deck. Thumbs up!!!!!
This is my first jukebox purchase. It is a great piece of equipment. Installation was without incident on my XP machine. I had some trouble transferring files with Explorer. If I tried to move a corrupted file the file transfer would bomb under Explorer. I use a wonderful shareware application that handles such events and proceeds to the next file in the queue.The jukebox supports the new MP3PRO file format. I have the latest version of MusicMatch (7.2) (MusicMatch 6.1 is included) which supports track ripping in this format. MP3Pro provides greater audio fidelity at half the file size. This 10G drive will now get you more bang for the buck with this new file format. I am in the process of transferring my CD collection to a digital format so I can get rid of the huge space requirements for keeping 600 CD's at arm's reach. Sound quality is excellent and it provides several DSP settings to tailor the sound to your liking. You can connect the jukebox to your home stereo with the supplied cable. It also comes with a car kit which I will probably not use.In summary, I think this is a great product. I will probably buy a second for the other half of my CD collection.
I was a bit apprehensive about using a screw-on attachment, and was concerned that edge sharpness, light falloff, or general inconvenience would be problems. The lens performs very well in all of these areas of concern. This is a fine optical addition to the E-10's fixed zoom, one that Olympus has put considerable thought into. It operates throughout the wide-tele range. It does require setting the macro mode in the control panel, but this only takes a few seconds, and then you can move in on subjects, such as a bee on a flower, dew on a spider's web, or the details on a coin. It would be nice if this sort of accessory was a little less expensive, but it is well worth the price, as it comes in a well made case, with a cover that serves as a lens cap when the lens is mounted on the camera.
This was the first wireless networking product that I have ever bought. It was so easy to install and set-up. Running XP and I didn't have one problem (heard all of the horror stories). Thanks D-Link!
First of all, I have packed away the following remotes:TV, DVD, Receiver, Cable box and WD-HD remote and now I have one!This platform is all based on activities - meaning if your want to watch ESPN and you want the volume controlled through your receiver, this is one activity.The first step is to write down all of makes and models of your equipment. Sign on to Logitech's website and create a profile. Enter all of your equipment and more than likely they will have all of your remote signals stored in their database. If not, you can teach the Logitech remote. Then, you set up your activities, Watch TV, listen to music, Watch DVD etc. Plug the remote into a USB port and download all of the settings.The best part of is that all of your settings are stored on Logitech's database, so everytime you go back and make changes, it is all there under your sign on!For the TV channels you can download the icons (logo's like ESPN or NBC's peacock) and set them up in your favorites button. I think it even has advanced features like dimming your lights if your light switches have that feature!Very easy to set up and use. I am still tweaking mine and I have had it for a month. It is a fairly new product and not all of the station icons are listed, but I am sure more will come in the future. The display is a touch pad and it is easy to find and see in the dark. One other note, my 10-year old has it down and is giving me advice!If you want one remote and have some spare time to get this puppy up and running I highly recommend it.Cheers!
i looked every where for hdtv's and happened upon this tv on the internet i studied every thing about this unit and found it to be the best buy for my money.when it came i installed it and to my surprise it had the most wonderful color and clarity of any tv i have every seen, it is a 1080p which has not come out yet but i run it on 1080i format and it's great.you will find it hard to stop watching tv, i connected it behind a direct tv hddvr recorder and the picture is so great. you can't go wrong with this tv.
Basic wire. Works. Too pricy for a basic part made up of wiring and plastic. Not much more to say.
So far so good. I have lots of space on this one and for the price it is a steal!
This is a really great little scanner and terrific value at an unbelievable price. I had it out of the box, attached, and fully working with my first scan in less than 10 minutes without a hitch. The software it comes with is probably worth more than the total price of the scanner and all -and great software it is, too. Paperport Deluxe 7.0 is a wonderful, easy-to-use scanner utility, and MGI Photosuite is a wonderful product. The scanner is a breeze to use for anyone, especially those new to tech equipment. Three front panel buttons send scans to email, your printer (for easy, cheap document copies), or into Paperport for storage. Scanned images are good and have enough clarity and definition for most home/small business use - unless you're really into graphics, in which case you'll probably need a scanner with higher resolution. This is a great product - and the color is very cool, too!
Marware makes the best cases, etc. This one is small and very easy to attach to your shoe. It's great!
I used this stick in a sony DSCP 5 and it never failed.
The kit I ordered was just the right one. They were right on the money with their sugetions. It made the stereo installation so much easier having the correct parts!
The product is good, but its very diffficult to use it for sports moments, because of the lack of a coresponding armband, and the clip it has its weak and tends to break easily.Without having an armband, the wires are exposed to movement and they could break easily.
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.
I have had this camera for a few months now and while taking pictures it all of a sudden, it froze on me and now it is useless. I probably will have to pay more for fixing it than it is worth. I would definitely invest in a different camera.
What can I say? This is one tough little cookie.Liquidcool metal was actually developed by NASA in 2005, it is twice as durable and strong as titanium and as light as plastic. This drive can withstand a crushing force of 2000lb.I've done some burn-in tests, formats and regular read/write cycles and no problems whatsoever so far.The U3 software is great too. It's a standalone mini-OS of sorts and you can install more by going to the U3 website. Out of the box it comes with Avast Antivirus, Skype, Trillian, CruzerSync and more. I've also installed on my own Firefox, FileZilla, Thunderbird, Winamp and a whole lot more. You can take your e-mail, internet favorites etc with you wherever you go, run these programs via U3 and they do not leave a single footprint on the host machine.
This is a point of view from a long time Windows machine owner and user. I am an automotive photojournalist based in San Diego.About 10-15 years ago I switched from Windows to Apple. I think the machine that I bought was a demo 7200 desktop, which I used in a multimedia course of studies. The computer was wonderful but when I upgraded (from 7.5.6?) to the new Apple operating system (OS 8?) that I had won from a user group meeting, I had nothing but trouble from that point on. Frustrated, I went back to buying the less expensive Windows machines.Today I have two fairly powerful Windows desktop machines in my home office. A recent cross-country trip (Northern California to New York via Southern California, Phoenix and Washington, DC in a SMART car) necessitated that I purchase a fast, powerful notebook to run my Web Site program (FrontPage 2003), photo editing programs (PhotoShop Elements 4.0 and Nikon's Picture Project) and other programs from the road, so that I could publish columns to my AutoMatters.net Web site. All of my programs and peripherals are for Windows XP. I do not want to scrap them -- at least not in the near future.In the past three weeks I've bought two major name brand Windows XP notebook computers. The first one was dead out of the box. Then I replaced it with a high end 17" notebook that the chain of stores had literally just received the day before. It had all the bells and whistles, including the latest, greatest processor, two hard drives and more.Suffice to say my experience with that computer on my trip (and before I left, in preparation for the trip) was horrid. It did things like lock me out of major documents that I had created, forcing me to redo them from my memory (I had no printer on the road, so I had no way of printing my documents before losing them). I was under major time constraints, so this really hurt me. It also would not do a system restore from XP. The manufacturer's tech support people tried but couldn't help me, despite several hours of efforts.On Saturday, as I was returning from New York and my long road trip (by plane), I happened to sit down at a jetBlue wi-fi hot spot next to an Apple notebook user. He told me about this brandnew 15" Apple notebook that should run my Windows problems. He said in three years with his aging Apple notebook he has not had the kind of trouble I've had with my two new Windows XP notebooks in three weeks.Needless to say, even though it is almost $1,000 more expense than my current new notebook, I will go online with Amazon and order an Apple MacBook Pro MA464LL/A 15.4" Notebook PC as soon as I can erase my stuff from the Windows XP notebook and return it to the store. Luckily they have a great return policy.I wish the Apple came with a larger hard drive (200 GB would be much better than a 100 GB unit). Also, I hope that I can use it with all of my Windows programs and also my XP peripherals (including an external hard drive and printers), because I cannot scrap them). They are used with two powerful desktop computers (running Windows XP) that I am using in my home office.
The drivers do not work correctly on Windows XP. The web site listed in the manual to download updated drivers is no longer working, the site has disappeared.AVOID THIS ITEM!!
I'm assuming this worked out well for him. It was on his gift list and he hasn't mentioned anything wrong with it, so I'm guessing he likes it.
this product is a very good relief from the stress accumulated on your body, it works great on your back and shoulders, useful for release the tension on your muscle...
I usually don't write reviews, but I had to for this item. I have tried dozens on auto drip coffee makers searching for the one that makes the best coffee and keeps it hot. The last one I had was the cuisinart grind and brew. It was a little expensive, but the reviews were good so I gave it a shot. Disappointed again! The presto percolator is awesome! It makes a great tasting cup of coffee in no time. Is simple to use. Doesn't make a mess. Easy to clean. And best of all it keeps the coffee piping hot for as long as you want. Even when the coffee has been sitting there for three hours it still tastes fresh and most of all hot! I like that it is all stainless steel so you don't get the bad stuff that you get from plastic, which I think is what makes the coffee taste bitter. The only thing I can fault it for is it does not have an auto shut off. It stays on until you unplug it. Otherwise a great buy and definately worth the money. I will never go back to an auto drip coffee maker again!
its a really good amp can do good for a small to mid size car not good for suvs though
We purchased quite a few of these units for use in the energy sector. They performed wonderfully; Even on offshore oil platforms in hostile environments.This model is often used for gaming because of its fast processing speed. We use them for heavy duty seismic and geology software applications that use more resources than any game. We even load them down with MSDE's and SQL servers right on the laptop. Performance is still tops even loaded to the gills with applications; in addition, we run multi-taking programs each and everyday with these units. No problems and excellent support from HP. Hewlett-Packard even let us purchase extra warranty coverage after the factory warranties expired.We only had trouble with one out of 13 units and the engineer that was assigned that unit is fairly rough on PC's to begin with, so we weren't surprised when he complained about problems. HP picked it up at our office and returned the unit good as new within 3 days. We had anticipated a week but HP is really good with service now. No complaints from any of our IT geeks or personnel, excluding the one engineer who in the last 4 months has also toasted two cell phones and a desktop. Everyone else is most happy with their units.
This memory will be a masterpiece for some people but for me is a piece of junk. This memory don't work in my Motorola V360. So consider this review before you buy this item if you have LG or MOTOROLA Phones.
Take advantage of the package. Can't beat the price anywhere for the paper and ink pack.
This was well worth the money I spent. The extra performance I received was what I would call 'bang for the buck'. I have no issues with this so far.
Toshiba was a major player is the development of DVD. Sony wanted it all and lost out, having to work it out with Toshiba and join their DVD parade.Now, years later, Sony wants it all again. They want control over the next generation high def DVD format, so we now have a format war.Toshiba's first HD-DVD player is great! It's up-conversion of standard DVD is the best I've seen and the actual HD-DVD image is fantastic. The best HD picture quality I've ever seen.I'm sure Blu-Ray will be great as well. It's just too bad that this format war is on. But I'll tell'ya, at half the price of the cheapest Blu-Ray player, buying HD-DVD is a no brainer.Would you want to spend $1000.00 on the Sony or Samsung Blu-ray player and get no movies, or the Toshiba HD-DVD player and get 25 HD-DVD movies for the same price?Blu-ray might have Sony's Columbia Pictures locked up but HD-DVD has Universal Picture's and Dreamworks saying they are going HD-DVD only.Yes, it's a war.
I'm using this to connect my laptop to my cell phone and it works. Thanks, bluetooth dongle! It's not slow by any means, but it's no speed demon either. Setting it up was kind of tricky because I don't recall it coming with any "manual" or "instructions" because the disk of software was kind of bunk and I just ended up installing it through windows. Eh, it works, so what do I really care?
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.
Out of the box this scanner works well. A little memory intensive for older machines. Nice that it will scan multiple pictures at a time and automatically separate them into separate images.We scanned some family prints and then reprinted them professionally and you can't tell a difference.
After a little over a year my Zen Xtra has stopped playing sound. Everything else works it just appears to be a faulty headphone jack which is a common problem on Creative's players. On a dinky $30 portable I wouldn't expect much but on a $300 device this is just unacceptable.Their warranty period and customer service is a joke. Go have a look at their forums. Stay away from Creative products. There are other alternatives out there.
This machine comes bogged down with junk games and trialware that makes it run like a snail. It takes hours to remove all of this stuff, and then you have to run a registry cleaner/optimizer to get decent performance.It comes with no recovery disks, and I was never able to get the Compaqutility that allows you one CD backup to work. You can get a set of recovery disks from Compaq for $22.95, but these will restore the machine to the junked up condition that it was shipped. I've contacted both MS and Compaq in the hopes of buying a simple XP install disk. Not available!!It seems pretty sound hardware wise, except for having the loudest fan I've ever heard on a new PC.
I research a lot before buying this camera and I am very pleased with it. It doesn't have many features, but for a vacation picture for a reasonable price, it is a very good deal.The best part is that it is very easy to use and all my pictures were very good.
For a wired home network this is a must. If you have a cable modem or DSL modem and you use more than one computer this is a must. I have 2 desktops and 1 laptop hooked to my cable modem through this router. On the 4th port I installed the hawking print server and I'm all set!! All computers can be on the internet at the same time with super fast connection and with a print server I print directly to my printer from any machine in the house. No Problems. Things can't be this perfect in the home networking world. But thanks to Linksys it is. No, I don't work for the company. Just another internet junky, enjoying the age of technology.
I've been using APC UPS's for at home many years merely to protect my PC from power problems. The battery on my old 1500 W APC UPS finally died. The Amazon replacement battery wouldn't charge up. Amazon was good about giving me a credit for the faulty replacement battery. This battery was very difficult to install in my old APC UPS because the cable is short and stiff. Anyway, I decided to scrap the old APC UPS and I bought a new CyberPower UPS from Amazon instead. APC products are more pricey and I couldn't see an advantage sticking with their products.
Yes, I am another one of those suckers that didn't pay attention to the one star reviews for this item. I wanted to save a few bucks. I got this Transcend SDHC card for a Fuji HS10 camera and took several hundred photos with it. I really wanted to test it. It worked fine. For a while.Then, at a conference, after I had taken about 300 photos with it, mostly of slide presentations, a major glitch happened. I had accidentally hit the record video button on the camera, and so I moved to delete this unwanted video. Now, I had done this "delete" function a number of times on the HS10 camera, and never had a problem. There is no way on the HS10 to accidentally delete ALL of your photos all at once with this delete button (you can do that only if you go through the main menu and activate the "format" function).As soon as this video got deleted, this card decided that the rest of the stored photos, some 300 of them, also no longer existed.Bummer. Fortunately the great Amazon 30-day warranty was still in effect, and I had saved the packaging. I ordered a Sandisk SDHC 30Mb/sec card (which does not run much faster on the HS10, by the way). Yesterday, the Sandisk card arrived, and so I sent this Transcend card back to Amazon today for a refund.If you look at all the Amazon reviews, about 20% of the reviews (one star to three star) make some comment about the unreliability of this Transcend card. Can you believe that Amazon actually sells this thing? Just think, what if 20% of one brand of new cars sold in this country stopped running days to months after the purchase? Would anybody sell those cars still?Now, the Sandisk card is about 2.5 times more expensive than this card, so I'll be REALLY upset if it starts to misbehave also.
I could not even get the drivers for the card installed! I called the tech help desk and it took one entire day to speak to someone. Finally, they said it's because I'm running Windows 2000 and I need to download a new driver from their website. I did that and my system still wouldn't load the driver. The drivers on their website was older than the drivers that came on the CD. Afterward, it took another two days to reach someone at tech support (they said they will call me back and they never did), and then they said if I upgraded my operating system from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, the drivers will not install and I'm out of luck. I'm never going to buy their products again.
I primarily use these headphones when running on my treadmill, watching netflix videos from my iPad. These headphones are perfect. The right size, fit, weight, and sound quality.
I think this case is great. When I got my Palm Zire, I needed a case that would protect it, and that is what this does. It has a zipper so you can seal it inside, whereas some cases flip open- leaving the Palm pilot vulnerable to foreign objects and even falling out. I do think the mirror, credit card flap, and lip stick holder are useless, but hey- it's a palm pilot case not a wallet.My only problem is that there is no hole for the power button. Instead, you just have to push through the leather. This usually isn't a big deal- it's just that sometimes you have to press it twice.Overall, this is a great product. It's inexpensive, and it protects your Palm.
this is an excelent cooler, keeps my laptop nice and cool. If you have a laptop you really need one of these coolers.
I purchased this from Amazon with two-day shipping to get it before vacation. Delivered on time so we could use and enjoy it during vacation. Amazon's shipping is reliable.I'm not a high-tech guy, but step-by-step instruction sheet and manual are very clear that I don't need to read it again especially connecting to computer.Resolution is very good(7.2mpx), really good, battery lasts much longer than traditional AA. Didn't count exactly how many shots I made, it was not 20 or 30, lot more than that. It's easy to carry and grip is very comfortable and firm, no worry to drop. 2.5" screen gives a good view for the object and changing battery is easy too.But when inserting memory stick, have to figure out the direction first. It's not bad, but need more attention than other easy-to-use functions. Internal memory could be bigger. I couldn't do much with 32M, so had to get memory stick right away. I believe no other camera provide bigger memory than this.The package includes all accessories(USB cable, charger, battery), so I don't need to spend extra bucks to make it work. It has 3X zoom, hope sony improves to 4x or 5x. It's a little shorter than my expectation.Overall it's a very nice camera, good buy for the money and all my family is very happy about the purchase. Oh! because it's a Sony.
All previous reviews about are pretty much on the money... If you have room, buy the 50" equivalent instead, especially if you plan to mount it on the wall. I kinda wish my living room were a little bigger, then I'd be buying one too. Still, I'm satisfied with my purchase.
A good way to limit UV while protecting the lens from finger prints and damage.
We used this gadget for firt time in a conference and worked very nice. It was easy to install despite the documentation included no very explicative.
Don't listen to these other reviewers. My 3.5mm Jack (Pink Port) on my Computer has fried out. I had already previously bought a microphone that requires the 3.5mm Jack and I was not willing to buy a brand new USB microphone, so I was willing to try this out. This product is great, and it works for me. This product is still running after buying it 2 months ago. I recently had another one of these, but it ended up frying, that was my fault for having it on during a thunderstorm. These products are great, but whatever you do, Turn it off whenever it's storming. I would recommend this to anyone.
I have had the QSee USB DVR for almost a month. It is a very sophisticated and a well matured product. I installed the program and hooked up the USB DVR and 4 cameras to my laptop, everything worked as advertised. This replaced a one video channel dvr which was basically useless for more than one camera. The QSee USB DVR is great for laptops, the software is well designed and functional. Very easy to understand and use. I haven't had to refer to the manual yet. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the QSee USB DVR to anyone that needs to use a USB device. This is a GREAT product, with Great Value a bonus.
This case fits my 8gb ipod nano like a glove. It is easy to open and close The click wheel protector works fine if you install it properly. The belt clip holds my ipod securely whether I clip it to an armband, waistband or jacket pocket. I am an avid runner. In the last 8 months I have run over 700 miles both indoors and out, and have not had any problem with the belt clip coming loose and my ipod falling to the ground. That only happens when I unclip my ipod in the middle of running to change songs, and then without stopping am careless in replacing the belt clip.This case takes lots of abuse. I have dropped it in the parking lot(with my ipod in it of course), dropped it on the sidewalk, dropped it on the dirt paths in the parks where I run, and scratched it with my car keys when I jammed everything into one of my pockets. Through it all my ipod remains unscathed.In fact I recently bought another case because my last case had so many scratches after a year of abuse that it looked like a mess. Of course my ipod still looks brand new.One final point. I use the Motorola S9 bluetooth headset with a wireless adaptor so that I can listen to my ipod without wires dangling while I run. Although the adaptor does not sit completely flush in the charging socket of the case(because of the two little plastic tabs around the earphone jack), it fits well enough to work and not fall out while I run.
this is a handy little utility that you can shove into a pocket or a glove box and have access to a steady and sturdy tripod. I bought it to use for the Flip, but it fits my digital cameras too. One camera is an old Cannon 4.1 mg. It's heavy as far as cameras go now. But it sits on the tripod and is steady as can be. The tripods legs move in any direction so you can mount it to uneven terrain - rocks, etc. - and make it level for your shots. The legs stay where you put them. But the best part of it is its price and the versatility it gives you.I recommend it.
Works as expected. No problems using the card with my camera. I just inserted it into the SDHC slot, and never had to think about it again; just like it should be.
This card isn't reliable......i lost all my pictures after the card couldn't be read by my camera and my laptop. It wouldn't let me format it either.....don't buy this product...i am speaking from my experience
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!!!
Sadly I have purchased two G7 cordless mice, both have developed the "double click" problem. I gave Logitech the benefit of the doubt with the first one and purchased a second one. After the second mouse developed the same problem I finally contacted Logitech customer support. I have been talking to them for a 1 1/2 months now and still no replacement mouse. I for one would not recommend this product to anyone.
Portable, maximized features, carry anywhere versitility...this camera has it all.
Bought for a Dell optiplex gx260 mid-tower and it works great. Bought specifically to play sims 3 and runs it very smoothly, doesn't take up too much space or power. This is not a new card so it doesn't run games on high setting but will allow you to play with fairly good graphics.
This is a great lens. The image quality is very very good! I am having a little difficulty with the autofocus, but at this point it may just be my camera, so I don't want to fault the lens just yet. The focus speed is great.The only problem I have with this lens is purple and green fringing on areas of high contrast. Stopping down the lens helps, but even at F4, I am still getting some of this. With photo's this can be fixed, but with video there is no easy way to get rid of it. It is worse than any of my other lenses. If not for this, I would give this lens 5 stars. In every other way the image quality is really great.
The radio is pretty sweet. Loud and kicking! What more can you ask for from portable radio. It's everything as advertised. My only drawbacks so far have been the lack of shuffle on MP3 CD's and the lower volume output on AUX in. The shuffle thing may be an operator error. The AUX in issue is also found in my car radio, so this must be standard. Otherwise, this thing shakes some booty.
This is a great idea, with pretty good software, delivered by a truly awful company.If you should, like me, happen to switch smart phones twice while you own it, your Navigator 5 really does become a paperweight. You can't activate the software on that third device.You can write the company about this using the form at their web site, but they don't respond. You can call them (if you can find the phone number), but nobody answers the phone. There isn't even a way to leave a vmail message - the autoattendant gives you a choice between dead silence (if you select customer support) or ringing forever (if you don't). When these methods don't work, the company invites you, via their web site, to send a written letter of complaint - to Amsterdam.This all sounds so unbelievably bad that I ignored similar comments posted elsewhere on the 'net, figuring that no company could really be that bad and still be in business. I was wrong.Don't buy the TomTom. For a similar experience, take three hundred-dollar bills, stand in your yard, and light them on fire.One more point for those who are willing to take a chance on the thing anyway. Consider that there is absolutely no vehicle by which TomTom will EVER update it's maps. What you get in the box is already outdated, and there well never be an update.
I am a photographer with many images that only have prints available. I was in a jam a needed to scan a B&amp;W print cause I couldn't fine the negative. I dusted off my trusty $1200 Nikon ax 1200 only to discover this 40 lb monstrosity I have been storing for 5 years does not work properly anymore. I was in jelly by then. I rushed out picked up this little gem, i figured 1200 x 600 is enough for an 8x10 print scan. I examined some other scanners but they were too expensive, up to $200 and didn't really offer any more usefull features (you will not get decent 35mm film scans with any scanner less than $400, trust me). I went home installed, I used the twain plugin and my scan was out the door in no time. Great size, good image quality, less cable mess, no external power brick. The only way to improve is to make it wireless.
This is our second box. Our first lasted a couple of years with heavy use. We are still using some of them. There were no duds in the box.
Exact item at Best Buys was twice what amazon charged even with shipping. It pays to check before purchasing at a store.
This review addresses some of the issues brought up in other reviews:I hesitated to buy this since others who had Time Warner Cable Boxes had compatability issues, but decided to take a chance. It took me only a few minutes to hook up (I am not a tech person, but did benefit from the tips given in some of these reviews). It is working fine even though I have one of the Time Warner Cable HD DVRs(Scientific Atlantic Explorer 8300HDC to be specific). It appears that Next Generation (or maybe time warner in the case of the cable/dvr) has more recently fixed some of the issues others brought up in older reviews:-The directions must have been updated because they were fine. Each part was clearly labled, directions were concise, illustrations were included.,-Directions did indicate that with some cable boxes, you might have to switch the position of the switch on the bottom of the transmitter (UFO guy) to the "A" postition to get it to work. This is something I DID have to do given the cable box I use.-Directions do mention that you "may sometimes need to adjust the position of the RF transmitter inside your remote for better RF performance". That's a little vague, but was enough to remind me that others had mentioned that if it doesn't work you might have to switch the transmitter/battery into a different battery position within the remote control . As it turned out it wasn't an issue for me.-The battery charger has a big sticker warning people not to put their own batteries in the charger slot(a mistake other reviewers made in the past back when the instructions were unclear).The downside: because I had to switch the position on the Receiver to the "A" slot, It won't work with my DVD player or other equipment (I believe-I haven't tried yet). That's OK for me because the price is cheap enough that if I want to, I can buy another transmitter (I'd get the other frequency) for the rest of my equipment.I just wanted to get something that would allow my remote to work on the cable box which is enclosed in a cabinet. It's a bonus that the range of remote has now been greatly extended. I can change channels from the far end of my kitchen which is 40 feet away.By the way, I first went to Best Buy looking for something that would allow my remote to work even though the cable box is in a cabinet. They said they didn't have anything (she was unclear whether they discontinued products that would address this or whether they were out of stock). I went to a television/audio specialist store that had equipment that ranged from $300-$900 and required wiring and installation. This Next Generation product is CLEARLY a better option for me.We did just receive it, though, so I can't attest to it's durability. I will come back if it breaks or stops working in the next few months and amend the review. Even if it just lasts a year, given the price and ease of installation, it would be worth it for me.updated to add: Just wanted to say that it is now 3 1/2 years since I wrote this review and the remote control extender is still going strong! Very happy with the purchase.
This book is about a girl who says she is not a Nancy Drew detective. While Lulu Dark is at the Big Blonde club, her purse is stolen! SHe goes on a hunt to find it and gets clues and help from friends. Lulu learns some things that she never would have known otherwise, like that a girl who is dead and that a girl who is living have the exact same tattoo in the same place. She also learns something about one girl, who seems to be causing alot of trouble. The ending, I think, is a little expected.
I received it today, expected to try it out and then upgrade the firmware. Well I grabbed an mp3 cd, plopped it in, and the first song started playing in 3 seconds! Lag between songs is 1-2 seconds. Okay, I thought this was a fluke, so I grabbed another mp3 cd. Same thing. Okay, I tried a cdrw disk and that took 5 seconds. Either way, even if you can no longer upgrade using the hack (I have not tried), the new models appear to work much better than previous revisions.I don't have the best hearing, but it was loud enough for me... as long as your mp3 rips have decent levels. The earbuds are acceptable. Overall, I'm very pleased.
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.
Well I guess I can begin by asking why they Call BEST BUY, Best Buy? Amazon's price was $36 and BB's price was $99. The Switch did not work well in the auto-detect mode. But I am so happy not to have to switch cables between pieces of equipment. That manually switching them at a touch of my finger is not a big deal.
Those of you with flat screen TV's and cable boxes are likely familiar with the IR (infrared) interference problems these TVs can cause. Many of today's flat screens put off so much IR noise that it renders the cable box difficult to control with an IR remote. Such is the problem I had with my 52" Bravia and cable box. I was hoping this R/C extender would solve the problem and give me better remote control over the cable box, and it delivered! It took some tinkering to get good results though, and that's the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.First of all, the UFO-shaped receiver is susceptible to interference from other equipment regardless of which of the 3 channels it's set to. I originally placed it on top of the cable box and could not get it to work at all (it has indicator lights that show when it's receiving a signal from the remote, but when the unit is placed too close to certain equipment those lights never quit blinking indicating that it's getting flooded with noise interference). It had the same problem if it was placed too close to the TV. I finally moved it several feet away and got rid of that particular problem. The next problem was getting the IR repeater to work with the cable box. I tried placing the repeater directly over the "eye" on the cable box. It would only "see" about 1 out of every 10 remote button presses. I tried moving it around all over the lens, and finally removed the lens from the cable box and stuck the emitter right on top of the eye and surprisingly performance was even worse. After messing with it for an hour or so I finally determined that the best performance was generated by placing the lens back on the cable box, then placing two pieces of masking tape over the lens in the area of the eye (an old trick to help filter IR signals), then placing the emitter over that.The above tweaking took me an hour or more of experimenting, but once that was done it has performed great! The instructions say to charge the batteries 24 to 36 hours. I found that after 24 hours charge it worked, but not very well (only about 80% of the button presses on the remote registered). I charged the battery another day and now it's working great. I've tried controlling from another room and even went outside and closed the door and tried from outdoors from about 30' away and it still worked great. I'm very impressed with the range! It's nice that it comes with a spare battery as well, there's no down time waiting for the battery to recharge.So, if you get one of these and it doesn't work initially, try playing with the location of the receiver and/ or try the masking tape trick and see if it helps.
I didn't expect this kind of excellent quality, it truly lives up to its expectations. The colors on it were amazing looking, and of course it's easy to type on. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a (non-wireless) keyboard. A++++
The Short Answer: Yes, these do a good job of blocking out noise and I'm happy I bought them.The Longer Answer: I fly a lot and with the stock iPod phones, which are otherwise great for my needs, I often found myself cranking the iPod volume all the way up to counter the ambient engine noise. Not a good idea, especially for several hours of straight listening. I considered the Bose but wasn't excited about the price and the bulk (on my head and in my bag). I might have gone with Sony's active noise canceling buds, but the reviews and research I'd read on the Etymotics made them sound like they delivered similar performance in a battery-free, module-free solution. I haven't flown with them yet, but I've been impressed with their performance in the coffee shop, where some peoples' conversations can be a little too public. They're really nothing more than ear plugs with speakers. But I find myself using them in place of the iPod phones more and more, when I really only intended to use them on the plane. If I could improve them I'd give them a thicker, four-foot cord just like the stock iPod phones (five feet is just a little long) and better bass. As it is, I just set the iPod EQ to Bass Boost when I use the Etymotics (and the Rock setting otherwise). Even then, the bass doesn't match the stock phones', but you really do get used to it.
Great value. Works well for cooling and elevation for typing. Strong and light weight construction. Would recommend to a friend.
This is not a very exciting product, but it works just fine and shipped quick.
We purchased the Gamin nuvi 360 after deciding to take some post retirement trips...it is unbelievable! How does it all work?! Coming back to Illinois from Florida, we hit some terrible weather south of Indianapolis--rain, ice, sleet, snow--and traffic was backed up for miles. We approached an area where traffic (what was visible) was backed up for miles. We entered "detour" into our Garmin and 20 minutes later it had navigated us on the other side of Indianapolis and we were on our way. We would not have been able to figure out the detour without it and will NEVER travel again without it. Besides it's wondrous navigational capabilities it has some fun graphics (change the type of car displayed) downloaded free from the Garmin site; you can download music to a memory card (purchased separately) and it becomes an MP3; hungry? It not only indicates restaurants in the area you're in, but classifies them by type; and then you can sync your compatible cell phone via Bluetooth for additional convenience & safety! If you can find this model, buy 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.
Ibought this router for my wireless setup at home. It turned out to be a fairly good product. Why four stars? The setup through my cable (@home) was a nightmare. Lot of different things to change and configure.(too many to name) I consider myself very computer literate in software/hardware, and this was a nightmare.That being said the support at linksys was very good. Very easy to work with and friendly.Now that my system is up and running with wireless support it was all worth the hassel. But the setup is not for the faint of heart. May be better off getting the wireless adapter with the router built in.
Works as expected, no problems. Just install and printed everything I've been saving up. Great price for a brand name product.
I love this lens. I am living in Europe for a year and having the ability to take wide angle shots of the beautiful landscape and old buildings is awesome. In Paris you are able to get great quality photos of the WHOLE monument you are in front of. Most of the time with the lens I have you would have to crop out something. Not with this one. I love it. I actually wanted to save money and bought a 24mm instead of this one thinking it would be wide enough. Well 1 year later I am trying to sell my 24mm and just bought this one. I should have just bit the bullet and bought this one in the fist place.I shoot weddings and this is great for it. I love that when you are shooting at the 10mm you are able to have a slightly distorted photo. I think it is fun to be able to do the fish eye and unique, quirky photos, but don't really want to spend big bucks on a special fish eye lens just for the 3 shots I would want it for when shooting weddings. So this one is perfect. . .I have the wide angle lens for shooting big families and then bring it all the way wide for some fun unique shots of the wedding party.It is also really nice for taking photos of small spaces (I wanted to take photos of the small apartment I am living in. I don't have enough room in the apartment to back up and get a good shot of anything with any other lens. This lens allowed me to get everything I needed. Or in the Louvre and its tight spaces in a museum....you can get the whole dang HUGE painting in the shot! Awesome. Great lens.
If you need to share a monitor between 2 PC'S this is the product for you. I have 1pc running XP and the other running WIN98 and the TRENDnet KVM switch box allows me to switch the Monitor,Keyboard and Mouse between the 2 without any problems. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
My DH and I have a Cybershot which is 3.2 MP and we love that camera, but I bought this one on a whim and I love it just as much. It easily fits into my purse and is lightweight. You must purchase a memory stick to take more photos, but who wouldn't?I really recommend this camera as a great starter piece or to have as a backup on vacation.
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.
I was looking for a product which would convert my existing TiVo and All-In-One remotes to RF to allow me to keep the cabinet doors where I keep my TiVo, Satellite Receiver and DVT players closed when operating those devices. IR remotes which need line of sight just would not work in that scenario.When I first saw this product on Amazon, I was skeptical about it. However I did order it. I found it very easy to setup and it works flawlessly to transform my existing IR remotes into RF capable. I ordered a second unit to allow me to control the same from my kids room, which is about 50 feet away, and that works perfectly as-well.
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.
Great product, works as designed and so far I have not had any problems with it.
The Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable is the solution I needed for my sony dvd camcorder. This item solve a major problem for me, it allow me to connect my recorder to a tv audio/video input or a recorder a/v input or, if I wanted, a vhs input. All sony camcorders come with an excellent set of a/v cable, and if lost this item does the job just as well. Of course, if you buy this item take the time to ensure that it works with your camcorder, just check your camcorder model number with the model numbers sony vmc15s a/v cable will work with.
I bought one of these for my husband last year and he said it was the best gift he ever received. He does alot of traveling and it is nice for him to just put the address in instead of wrestling with a map while he is driving. We use it so much that I thought I could use one for my vehicle too so I bought this one for me! Both of our sons have one now too. Makes a great gift and it really takes the stress out of driving in unfamiliar cities.
I run a small office from home. I needed a device that could print, fax, scan and copy documents. HP V40 does the job. It only took me a little over 30 minutes to hook it up and get it running. Everything was automatic and easy. It is a great device for anyone who wants value for their money.
With my electronics background as an ex-U.S. Navy Radioman I have been known to be critical of stereo sound quality. This product is absolutely excellent! Great sound quality and more power than you will ever need. Very compact design that will fit anywhere. For the price you can't go wrong with this product. With the quality of this product I don't understand why it is selling for such a low price. If you need a compant stereo buy this before they raise the price because it is worth more than what they are selling it for.
I bought this one refurbished and I think that was my problem. I loved the product but after a few weeks, the headphone jack got messed up and wouldn't work right. Sandisk has a great return program, but because it was refurbished, they wouldn't do anything to it.After this I upgraded to the e280 and liked it more. It's pretty much the same thing but more memory. And the new one never had the headphone jack problem so it's not like a common problem.
I just got these headphones so far there the cats pajamas, for the price you can't go wrong ....first you have to buy a 6.3mm adapter if you want to plug them in to your kindle, tablet, computer or etc.... I purchased the C2G /Cables to go 40636 3.5mm male to 6.3mm female adapter this fits good it's tight and snaps together perfect. However you will have a plug end about 3.5 inches sticking out of your device....I plan to add a 1/8&#34; angle male end with a 1/8&#34; female with about 6 feet of cable to eliminate the large plug problem...I knew about this before I made my purchase, there a lot of different ways to solve this problem be creative because it's worth it..... The cord is flexible long and black other headphone owners might feel jealous after seeing this one after all size matters you can move around a area without unplugging yourself.....If you have ears that are flat against your head and are oval in shape these cans will fit you! If not you better schedule some plastic ear surgery so you can wear these bad boys it worth it!!.... There lots of padding around the cans and across the head band very plush and comfortable with not to much side pressure some people whine about side pressure just have a glass of wine and break your head in...wearing full coverage headphones take little bit time to get use too.. just like wearing clothes...I've been listening to Pandora classic rock of course for about two hours now got it cranked up these baby's have great side to side stereo sound....I have the TV turn UP and my mom is yelling at me something about getting off the sofa I can barely make out what she saying get a job I think? Oh well now with the sound turned all the way DOWN you can hear about 35% outside noise reduction which I like so you don't have to take off your headphones if somebody trying to talk to you. I think the average person would love these cans, so far their awesome. Remember what you got them plug into makes a difference! They sound better the longer you listen to them, you start to pick out the different tone variations right away sweet......the ultimate test is going to be Pink Floyd's dark side of the moon with the lights out.... All I can say so far is thanks Amazon for a great deal! Remember everybody is different but we live in the same world please recycle your old headphones......
It works super. Extends the runtime to almost 4 hours.Just wish it was cheaper
You will need this much capacity if you want to take lots of pictures with your DSLR camera.
This scanner is a real bargain! I got it up and running in a flash. So far I've scanned and e-mailed photos and made copies for schoolwork. It works great and is about 1/3 the size and weight of my old scanner. Granted my old scanner is several years old, but it cost twice as much. I have windows XP and it works with nary a glitch.
I bought this case thinking it would fit my SD770 well. It's too big! Too bulky to put in a pants pocket.What's really frustrating is my wife bought a PSC-1000 case a couple years ago and it fits perfectly. Since then they've made the case an extra 1/4" thicker and taller. If you have a SD-1000 or SD-770 this is not the case you want.
Very pleased with the SRF-59. Good long-distance am and fm reception even in building with a lot of steel. I have other small radios but I think this is best. Quality construction. I changed to ear-buds for comfort and better quality.
This is the kind of item that gets 5 stars or 1. It works, its not poorly made...it gets 5 stars
love these headphones. they're comfy and sound great. only complaint is the big bulky box attached to it, but i keep it under my desk and hidden, so it's only an issue when I travel with my laptop.
nice sleek design, affordable - worth the money, however it was my understanding that universal means one code for all/any type of tv. which it has been with other universal remotes. this one was a pain b/c theres a huge list of all the codes and they line up with a huge list of all the types of tvs, dvd players etc. bottom line it took like 30 min. for me to find the right one. however once found, its great, sturdy- i always drop remotes so they dont last that long with me but this one is holding up!
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.
Set up was very simple and it worked great out of the box. Some of the gum adhesive was a bit dry but it works. You need to be careful separating the ribbon wires.
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.
We used these on the Flowriders for staff to communicate to the office as well as each other. They were in the sun everyday, and would withstand constant water pressure. As long as you dry them out at the end of everyday, this is a great product which I will continue to use!
This does a great job. It does have a very different format from traditional calculators, but once you get used to it, it you can do what you need to do faster than what you can do on traditional financial calculators. But don't expect anyone to guide you through this, you'll have to learn the new format on your own.
I got this card and I am completely satisfied with it. It has had no problems and I cannot remark on its speed as this is the first compactflash card i have had. I just cannot figure out how to get the rebate for it yet.
This creats two car lighter adapters from one. It is pretty useful, as in my case when i want to plug my tv and my game gear into the car lighter adapter.
Great camera..10x super zoom in small package wow!! Plus16:9 format in video and still photos.I use mulit-burst w/ optical zoomon ocean waves crashing on beach for beautiful color images.Deleting photos takes a bit longer than a cannon I own but themulti-delete is very useful.All in all I say its money wellspent considering all the options you get. Just purchase anextra battery(Frys $35) and a 4G card and you can shoot all day..video included.
I got this monitor for work. I just love it! I was pleasantly surprised at the clarity of the images once I &quot;programmed&quot; the image settings -- which was easy to do (touch buttons on panel to modify). The screen size was larger than my old monitor, which made viewing easier on my eyes. This was an added bonus, since I work on the computer all day. For the price (great value), I think this is a great monitor. I would highly recommend for those who are budget conscience and value shoppers.
It has a built-in print server... So, you can install drivers on your notebook PC and print directly to it from anywhere on the Internet!It took me about FIVE hours researching to discover that it should be installed using Port Name "9100" and then use your IP address as the Hostname. You also have to configure port 9100 on your router so that it passes through to the printer making it accessable from the Internet.This is actually the E250dn at 179.95 delivered and tax free from Amazon - that's about 100 dollars less than you'll find anywhere else.After using its duplex (double sided) printing feature - you'll wonder how you ever managed without it.It's much smaller than you'd think for something that supposedly weighs 30 lbs - it's more like 15 lbs in reality and only slightly bigger than "compact" models from other manufacturers.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for high quality B/W laser printing!
This is a really great DVD player! If you looked at some of the higher priced DVD players you really don't see that much of a difference. It's really easy to use and convenient! I reccomend it very much. If it's your 1st ,2nd, 3rd or whatever dvd player it's great either way!
Couldn't ask for more from something this amazing. I needed a combo mp3 player with a dock station. I have either the option with Zune or Ipod, but both of those options were a bit pricey for me. I needed the dock station for both the looks and line level audio out. Without the dock station, I was using the headphone out that split into RCA jacks to plug directly into my amplifier. It sound kind of horrible, audio quality was not acceptable. However, the dock station let you use the line level out, which sounds amazing. I totally satisfy with my audio setup. Great for hosting parties or just blasting the music for self enjoyment.Conclusion:Looks great and Serve the purpose. A+++.I just wish the player was better made though.
Don't lock yourself into PalmOS or Windows platform. Zaurus offers you the free Embedded Linux OS for the maximum stability and performance. This PDA is a programmers dream, and at the same time loaded with all the software you need. And the software base for it increases daily....
I have infinity beta 50's and beta 20's as surrounds beta 250 for center channel.I read good reviews about this receiver.Earlier one i had was Onkyo 702,which fried before it fried the center channel it was clipping with one scene from Transporter 2.This receiver sounds less clearer than the one onkyo.Music sounds better in this one.but when i was playing scenes from star wars (Revenge of the sith)I liked the Onkyo's Performance.I calibrated the system with different setting for equalizer(FRONT?FLAT/MID/LOW/High)I got good sound from Fronts.I dont know may be it is the Receiver speaker Combination that is not giving me the performance like the Onkyo.Compared to Onkyo the back panel speaker connections were easier.I will add more to the review after i calibrate with a sound meter.I just have a 5.1 set up(For those who think a good receiver and good speakers will give you a good sound think again .make sure the combination works)This receiver has so much more tweaking available.Another thing when i connected all the speakers the sound was so low.after the auto set up i got the sound to work better(May be it is a feature that is not mentioned anywhere to protect your speakers).My advice to every one is to try the receiver in your home and make sure you have a good return policy.There is no point in getting some thing after paying so much(699 little more for persons like me who is used to HTIB's).If Yamaha does not make these receivers more user friendly.I could see a lot of returns for this receiver.If you are switching from a HTIB this will be a good upgrade.
I've owned a pair of Wharfedale 9.1's for a few weeks now, and listened to them extensively with all kinds of program material, and I can give some qualified opinions on them at this point: Firstly, they are fairly detailed and well behaved speakers. Their small size makes them ideal for a wide range of applications. I use mine for the mains on a small stereo / audio-only system.I will talk to you about some of the caveats: The closer the speakers are to a back wall, the more they tend to sound boomy in the upper bass. Bringing them out a little largely remedied this. I would also recommend playing around with 'tuning' the front ports. You can do this by inserting various types and densities of textile material as bungs in the ports. This will make the speakers sound tighter, and improve the transient response. Of course, if you have the speakers on stands, and well away from any walls, you really don't need to do this. After some playing around, I got the speakers to sound very good.I would describe the sound as warm but detailed. They also only start singing when turned up somewhat. Low level response is thin and veiled, but not unpleasing. Classical music comes alive at moderate listening levels. I would recommend biwiring these if you can. It improves overall definition. Note: These do have biwireable binding posts.A note on listening fatigue: Since these speakers have a rather warm sound, you can listen to them for hours without much listener fatigue. I am a pianist, and the speakers do reproduce piano sounds accurately, which is a benchmark for any good speaker. Seperate string sounds, and small string ensembles sound very good, although large symphonic string sections tend to smear a bit. This issue can only be resolved in the most expensive speakers anyway.Make sure your amplifier delivers at least 20 Watts (RMS) x 2 if you want to use these...Overall, they are musical and easy to listen to, as well as being easy on your pocketbook. If you are an audiophile on a budget, I would recommend them. (m.)
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.
You can go ahead and buy this DVD player without thinking; its that good.4 stars only because I have owned it for just a week and new things may come up, remote control could've been improved, 7.1 channel sound option could have provided more liberty, perhaps a disc changer maybe a consideration for some.
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!
I bought the Rio Volt for a road trip, and as an inexpensive .mp3 addon to my home stereo system.If you buy one, go get the firmware update from ...as soon as you open the box. The unit is wonky as heck with 1.0 firmware, and solid+reliable with 2.0+ firmware.Plusses: Lightweight, effective, versatile, awesome sound quality. Overall a good value for dollars spent.Negatives: Cheap feeling, battery door flies open, sub-optimal navigation between folders.Oh, and I HATE the little dancing people on the bottom of the display. If they could not save us some screen real estate for better title listings, why not include an option to turn the goofy little people off?In short, I did my research before buying the Volt, and it looks liek the best game in town right now. If they enhance the build quality, the Volt will be a show-stopper.
This is the best LCD TV I ever seen. The screen is as clear as the tube TV's to compare. And a good picture one to add. I am glad Sony makes these TV's because my other LCD looks like a LCD screen TV. The only down side of this TV is the high cost. But then it does have a lot of features like 2 HDMI
I had the same proplem as several of the other reviewers. The unit would not wold a charge. it would only function when plugged into a power source; and when it did function, the colors were washed out.TAO must have the worst Quality Assurance department on the planet.
Please never ever buy this one...A lot of background noice, you can barely hear the voice you wanted to record.
These ear buds are fantastic for the price. Where I live, you just can't find inexpensive ear buds, especially the ones in pretty colors. Love em!
Just the cable I needed. IT handles 2-way communication and is recognized by the camera unlike those cheapo cables found elsewhere.Thanks!
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!
It's only good feature is that it fits the camera like a tight glove. But...1. It's not leather, it's black and silver vinyl, and no protective padding.2. There are no extra pockets or room in the case for spare batteries, the USB cable, etc. You could drop a loose xD memory card inside.3. There are no belt loops or a strap on the case. You have to use the narrow strap on the camera. Because of the openings for the strap, the case is not fully enclosed. Keep it out of the rain!I'll take the camera with me to local stores and try to find an enclosed, padded case, with storage space and at least belt loops. I'd looked a bit before I bought this case, but because of the prominent zoom lens most digicam cases are too small.
Compared to my Logitech Z-2200s, it's easy to see why these retail at about half the price.The wired remote only has a volume control unlike the 2200/2300 series which has a subwoofer volume control too, and that makes all the difference---this cheaper boomier subwoofer does tend to drown out the satellites, even when listening to jazz music let alone rock, rap, or game effects. The only thing that really sounds decent on this system is classical music...because it very seldom involves the subwoofer!If you're patient, Logitech will probably offer a rebate on its 2300 system just as it did for my 2200, which after rebate ended up costing a mere ten dollars more than this sorry Z-3e "Premium" (gag! chortle! choke!) system does with its current rebate.
The D2 is small but big in futures. You will like the D2 it will do a lot for you.
This is the best camera (point and shoot) i have ever owned. It just works well. Sharp pictures, lots of scene modes and easy to change from picture mode to movie mode (just flick the switch on the top). I find the pictures alot clearer and sharper than the newer cameras my wife has since bought. The newer ones seem to be junk and just advertise their ever increasing Mega pixels without even addressing the picture quality. We have returned them and she has just bought this one to match mine. It's also small and light and can fit easily into my jeans pocket when im going out. At the end of the day if you want a good point and shoot camera with a great lens that gives you great pictures and movies do not hesitate. I'm glad i got mine before they discontinued it.
This camera was not worth the money spent. The pictures, no matter the setting come out blurry, too dark, too light or odd looking. Go for a different camera. THis is not a camera for any one who would like to take pictures that are meant to keep memories alive.
It wouldn't read one of my SD cards for no apparent reason. Also, the quality of workmanship is poor. It arrived with factory scratches on both the frame and the screen. Cheap, cheap, cheap! However, these problems are secondary. The real clencher is the picture quality. If I was to rate the picture quality 1 - 5 stars, I'd give it 0 stars. It's very low-res, liney, grainy, and digitized; the colors are not true; and it flickers. Looks like something you'd expect from a cheap children's toy, NOT a photo frame touted as "the ideal way to showcase all your digital photos." Your photos would look better printed on notebook paper by an old dot matrix printer. And you'd save money that way. The only reason I gave it one star is that it does function. You put in a card and (if you're lucky) it will display your photos, do a slide show, etc. But if you're looking for a quality product, I suggest looking to someone other than Digital Spectrum.
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.
This does everything it said it would, including the part about transmitting through walls. Easy set up!
The Kensington 64343 MicroSaver works well, with one complaint: the lock itself is difficult to use. On the back of the lock is a T-shaped tab which fits into the slot on your laptop computer. The tab has a little pin on either side, which need to line up with the tab in order for the tab to go into the slot. It's possible for the tab and the pins to go out of alignment with each other. When that happens, you'll spend a long time fiddling with the lock, trying to get the tab and the pins back to the way they're supposed to be. This is probably due to cheap construction of the lock mechanism - it ultimately gets the job done, but can be a pain to use.
The picture quality of this EDTV is unbelievable. I purchased this after extensive research and in-store comparisons. When placed next to a true HDTV with identical content, this TV looked deeper, clearer, and more vivid. I have very discerning tastes and am not easily impressed, but I must tell you, this EDTV easily holds it's grounds with top tier HDTV's. DVD's were absolutely awesome. I picked this because it fit right into my budget and had the picture that I desired. I had a 42" ESA Pasma EDTV before this one and I gotta tell you, the difference is like comparing a yugo to a 2006 porsche. For an EDTV, this is the best available, hands down. I would swear it was true HD. I highly recommend this set. This Panasonic ED is better than most other companies top HD's.
I wanted an inexpensive recordable CD and these fit the bill perfectly. While not a big deal, note that they don't come with a storage case.
The 9-inch digital frame is very attractive in appearance. The PowerPoint-like animation is quite nice as well. However, I am quite disappointed with the onboard rechargeable battery. I recently purchased two frames with the understanding that the battery would last about 8 hours. I needed them for a 3-day show that lasted about 7 hours each day. This model was chosen to avoid the need to run a power cable to them, due to location. The batteries lasted a maximum of about 1 hours. It was both cumbersome and very disappointing to make this type of investment only to be frustrated with a product that did not measure up to its specifications.
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.
Its certainly not cheap. But with $10 mail in rebate and around $32 it offers a very good value at price. The image is sharp and clear. It needs a good light during night though to get same clearness.the external micorpohone is excellent with very clear and loud volume which can be heard in entire room and during night time may actually need reducing the volume.would definately recommend it. Note : I bought it from Circuit city at $55 including tax , but returned it and ordered at amazon. Will need to see that this piece will deliver the same quality.
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 am very grateful for how quickly the power cord cable was sent to me. It came as described and was in perfect condition. It earns a gold star in my book. Thanks so much.
First of all, I was in the market for a widescreen laptop, so other widescreen laptops were the only ones I compared this to. Second, I bought X1030US refurbished direct from HP Shopping.Overall, the laptop has a very appealing design and is right up there with other laptops in style, such as the Sony line of laptops. The widescreen display is just candy for your eyes and great for many applications, especially browsing the internet.The system specs were plenty for my taste, enought to do everyday activities and once in a while a strenuous one, like play games, run CPU taxing programs etc. The HDD size is plenty, though you really only get around 33gb after the OS is installed and etc.I have not yet ran the computer off the AC adaptor, but the few times I did take it off the power, I really like the feature that tells you (approx.) how much time you have left to run the laptop on the battery. The battery life is great compared to my last laptop. It seems to calculate to over 4+ hours.Another great feature that I love is the wireless internet. However, it does some weird things when I turn the wireless off and then back on. It finds my network, but won't connect. I just restart the laptop which isn't a big deal. I leave the wireless on most of the time anyway. The button to turn it off and on is a great feature as well.The feature that I must say I like is the fact that the fan, about 90% of the time, does not come on! My last laptop ran the fan all the time, but this laptop apparently can handle it without running. It's so quiet I don't know if it's on or not. It also usually runs only at around 600Mhz. I rarely see it reach the 1.4Ghz mark. The firewire port is a handy feature, but I really wished they included the 6-pin style rather than the 4-pin. I would really like to try out the infrared port too.So far I have been very impressed with Compaq's laptop. It's thin, lighter than my old laptop (Gateway 400 series) and it's amazing because it's bigger than that laptop. The speakers are not too good, but it's tolerable. Of course you're not going to get Klipsche quality speakers, but they do their job.The only other problem I've had is that I haven't been able to burn a CD on the laptop yet. It does have a CD-RW drive, but my software doesn't recognize the drive. I have used Easy CD Creator and Nero, but it can't find my drive. Strange.One last pet peeve are the stickers that come on the laptop. :) I've tried to get a couple of them off, but they just won't come off!Overall, you can't beat what you get for the price. I've compared it to the Dell Inpiron 8600, eMachines, HP, and Gateway and the only other close competitor for me were the widescreen series for Gateway. The lower price pulled me to this laptop and I don't regret it!
I've owned Infinity tower and book shelf speakers and always loved the sound.These speakers have not disappointed me one bit...yet.They included speaker stands, wall brackets and even speaker wire.I get pissed when I spend a lot on a product and then have to buy brackets or other parts and this was a deciding factor in buying these.The instructions were clear and easy to understand. I did not run new speaker wires since I could use the wires from the previous speakers (except in the case of the sub...see below). I spent 30-45 minutes hanging the speakers.I haven't hooked up the sub because it does not accept the low level input (speaker wire). I have to run a new cable (came with Sub) from the receiver to the sub.I probably would not have bought this set if I new about the sub connections in advance and would have give 5 stars otherwise.
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!!!
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!
Bought this a few years back for my computer to match up to the router. The router and the computer are at opposite ends of the house and I only loose one bar.
basically these things are cheap and super small but they work great. they are basically just a tubing and shell so theres not much to it.
This is a great web cam and it served it's purpose. You will need a lamp on your desk or wherever you would like to use it at night time but other than that, it's wonderful.
Skip this one Don't bother buying this until late December '00 or until you check with the support folks. They admitted a bad crystal was &quot;discovered&quot; after the product shipped and they will not have replacements for weeks (as of 11/10/00)
The Picturemate printer has made life a lot easier. My non-profit group entertains at-risk and underpriveliged children. We dress in animal costumes ie Bingo the Dog, Funky Monkey etc. We take pics of a child with an animal and create a photo button for them. We used to use Polaroid film, which has become expensive and almost obsolete. Now we use a digital camera and print out up to 300 great pics for pennies on the dollar with the print pack that includes ink.The print pack arrived in a timely fashion, in good condition, and at a great price!
It may be a little bit more money but it is worth it. I just got done talking and seeing my son. His camera, a lognet ($50.00), does not even compare with my ISight all the software he had to load compared to my plug and go is worth the differance in price. Not to mention the quality. I would recommend it. The only problem there it is made for a macintosh and that is their problem!
Very well made product, and for me very easy to clean. this is all I have ever used so I guess I am a little bias. I have used friends cheaper versions to test on my 7D and EOS 5D Mark II and feel that they dont even compare. if you take every day photos then dont buy this (get a cheaper version). If you want the best chance of taking the perfect pictures without having to worry about flare and protecting your lens and easy clean up then I say this is the product I recommend.I f your worried about price... GO RENT ONE!!! before you buy it.
Play some Barry White on any of the acoustimess speakers and you will think that the speakers are defective or Barry lost his AHEM, um, um, a lot of weight. You will accuse the store that has them on demo of sabotage or bait and switch or some other dirty deed. Do not go to the blows store and listen to their canned demo disc with music tailored to hide the atrocious flaws in the speaker. I recommend that you buy anything but these.
This product is poorly designed! It's little more than a hard drive with batteries. Something as simple as organizing mp3 tracks by artist is not available. Or album. That makes organization a nightmare. Archos should not have released this product without better functionality. (Archos's FAQs recommends to organize with folders. Give me a break. What if you want to play by artist one day and album the next and then style the next. That just it's possible.) Archos should update and release improved firmware quickly.
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!
Product was defective. Returned to Amazon and they were very helpful in crediting my account.
At this price, I can finally afford to give USB Flash Drives to friends. Sure, it would be great if these were 1GB, but at this price half a gig is great and beggars can't be choosers. Heck, at this price you can afford to give a few to random beggars.
I have been using this on my bike for about a month and it works great. It holds the GPS securely, but it is also easy to take on or off.
A super picture with this cable! For the price, you've got to try this before spending hundreds of dollars on others. I give it 2 thumbs up!
Another solid performer in IBM's excellent ThinkPad series. The T22 steps up to 800MHz and 900MHz Pentium IIIs, 10 and 20GB drives, and 128MB RAM (expandable to a half-gig of RAM pretty cheaply at today's RAM prices). The full-size keyboard retains it terrific feel, and the expanded 14.1&quot; display on the top-of-the-line T22 is exceptionally crisp and bright. (The smaller 13.2&quot; display available on some T22 configurations provides the same 1024 x 768 native resolution, but its smaller physical size may render text difficult to read for some users.)IBM's ultrabay comes loaded with either a CD-ROM or CD/DVD (or, optionally, a CDRW/DVD), depending on which configuration you purchase. The ultrabay can also be used to house a second battery, or left empty to lighten the unit for travel. At a little over 5 pounds, this is a reasonably weighted unit for the function, but a long day of toting this around will still wear out your shoulder.In addition to ThinkPad trademarks like the trackpoint for moving the cursor, several other niceties have been added over the years, including dedicated speaker volume control buttons (including a mute) just above the keyboard, and a small keyboard light housed at the top of the screen. The light is surprisingly useful when operating in a dark environment like a late-night plane flight.The ThinkPad control software provides a great deal of flexibility in managing power, timers and shutdown modes (including both memory-based stand-by and disk-based hibernation). Special power-saving modes for viewing DVDs and listening to CDs are available, as well as general battery-saver features. The fast processors in these machines generate a good deal of warmth, no matter what, however. Not so much as to be uncomfortable, but enough to let your left hand know where the CPU is.Ports are reasonably plentiful, including serial, parallel, display, USB, modem/phone, ethernet, mouse, headphone, microphone, card slots, infrared, and a display-top connector for webcams and such. In a corporate setting, the optional port expander is a useful accessory.Amazon carries several configurations of the T22, with different combinations of CPUs and screen sizes (900 MHz/14.1&quot; versus 800 MHz/13.2&quot;) and operating system (Windows 98 versus Windows 2000). Windows 2000 is the pick over Windows 98, and unless price is an issue, the larger screen is the pick over the smaller.
I bought this printer about 4 years ago. It was a significant investment for my small business, but justified by the idea that I would be able to print marketing materials, photos, envelopes, and other things I needed in small qtys at a reasonable cost after the initial investment. I always used Xerox paper and cartridges in the beast, and paid an additional $500 for maintenance every year for several years.The printer has been terrible...- the 2nd paper try, needed for special papers, photo paper, envelopes, etc., never fed paper properly without being babysat, and eventually stopped working altogether. No amount of technician adjustment ever made it work.- the print quality was never as advertised. There are streaks, color lacks density and looks grainy, etc. Again no recommended adjustments, updates, or software tweaks appeared to make a difference.- the printer burns through ink, fusers, transfer rollers, etc at an incredible rate, even though my printing volume was always very low.- for the last few month's it has stopped printing red, which means I can no longer use it for its intended purpose.- on top of all this, when I went to Xerox to complain, they told me to just buy maintenance. Then when I tried to get corrections under the maintenance contract the maintenance company told me that Xerox refused to authorize the work.I would like to sell it but don't want to saddle some other poor soul with this printer's problems.Don't buy Xerox. They charge a premium price, and then they don't support the product. In spite of the hype.
I'll start off with the fact that this was purchased as a gift for my 85 year old grandmother in-law who always complains that she never has any pictures of our family. My favorite aspect of this product is, that if you preload it with pictures for someone, when you turn it on it just goes into slideshow mode. This was precisely what we needed for my wife's grandmother as I figured she'd have problems plugging it in, let alone using a remote. She was able to plug it in and turn it on with no assistance (after some careful labeling of switches and plugs by my wife...).Adding pictures to the frame storage device wasn't exactly straight forward, but if you're comfortable with USB drives and the like you'll have little problem. I give it a four star rating only because copying the pictures to the device wasn't easy enough for an 85 year old grandmother in-law.
Purchased the camera since I needed a camera that is small and will fit in my pocket, has at least a 5X optical zoom and not too expensive. I still own a 3.1 mega pixel Olympus that is still in excellent working condition despite the fact that it has been soaked by rain. The stylus 750 is beyond my expectation. Despite its size it takes excellent pictures, and on the highest resolution with a 2GB xD card it indicated about 600 pictures that I can shoot. I think the number of pictures will exceed the battery life.Pictures came out excellent with beautiful color balance, however at full optical and digital zoom it is somewhat pixelated. I did not quite like the idea that you have to take the battery out to charge it, or buy a separate battery adapter if you want to charge it on the camera. They should have included the adapter with the camera.Another negative comment is the fact that it does not have a normal viewfinder. In bright outdoor light it is impossible to view the scene through the LCD viewfinder.All in all it is an excellent buy..
I think the title tells it all. The Sigma Bigma is a perfect match for my K10D and the service from 47th St could not have been better.
Great product. I can easily get pictures from the phone to the computer. Micro SD cards are VERY small. If you have problems dealing with small objects, this may not be for you.
This is one of the best little harddrives I've ever bought! The unit is thin and streamlined and the best part: it's USB powered. That means I don't have to carry around an extra power cord and converter; I just plug in the USB and the computer supplies the power. Very convenient!
Let me say that i have used eyeclops before which is actually a toy for kids. It was far better than this one and costs half the price. Besides you can wear eyeclops on your head too without the need of holding it. the reason i wanted to buy this one was bcoz of its size.Well, the only thing which gives you an illusion that it is a competitive product is its shell. The rubber armor is fairly thick.The biggest drawbacks are :-a very small lens with a penny size blurry night vision (it is like peeping through a hole.)-diopter like adjustment is a joke-very minimal zoom which is obvious from 2x and hard to focus front lens.-plastic like lens which are hard to clean. You cant use the word quality for this iitem. Ever tried to clean a plasic magnifying glass with several microscopic spots and scratches? Same thing on this one.-the near infrared emits a visible red light which makes it unusable for small tactical tasks. Also you will see a moderately fair amount of green light from the eyepiece.- near zoom capability is very poor with high light scattering and blurring from reflections.you cant read a paper without continuous focusing and refocusing using both hands.I wanted to send this product back but unfortunately i threw away the receipt. So it ended up as another piece of junk i bought. I wish websites like llbean had night vision.
I've used Earthmate for 16 months as of this writing. Traveling coast to coast and seeing the competing Door to Door product as well as using the Hertz Rent a Car's Neverlost, I would give the edge to Earthmate over both products. Though I love Door to Door's voice recognition that allows one to command &quot;Where am I&quot; or &quot;Zoom in&quot; and have the software respond accordingly, Earthmate seems to be a bit more accurate in the street data. Many times I have searched for my favorite resturant chain or attraction in a strange city and had the software guide me to my destination. the &quot;Bread-crumb&quot; trail it leaves behind on the map is also a useful feature. The software is updated yearly, it seems, and is a joy to work with. I just hope the programmers take a page out of Door to Door's book, insert a voice command feature and make this a truly perfect product.
Works Great!!!....Of course it's a pro &iacute;tem! , not you realize that is mounted on the lens, protects with 0 distortion. 100% recommended
'Destroy the Neodymium transducer magnets!'No, it's not a line from Star Trek. Rather, it's the first thing you'll need to do when you unpack your new iPod: throw away the supplied headphones and buy a decent pair.Although Apple says the 'New iPod headphones are smaller in size, with new Neodymium transducer magnets for enhanced bass response, smoother midrange transitions, and accurate high-end reproduction' I personally found them uncomfortable to wear, and, more to the point, poor in sound quality.Good headphones will add immensely to your satisfaction as an iPod owner. Be prepared to buy them!On the plus side, you'll get the hang of using an iPod in about 5 minutes. (It really is possible to use it with just one hand.) And if you have a Mac-iTunes-iPod system set-up, updating your digital music collection is a breeze. (Windows users now have the same ease of use, apparently.) The iPod had a battery life problem which has now been solved, although (I haven't actually timed mine) I doubt you'll get 10 hours playback from a single charge, as claimed.What about the sound? Hardly a minor issue for a music player, after all.Apple's copywriters (a group not, on the whole, given to understatement) claim that '...(the iPod's) high-output (60-mW) amplifier provides CD-quality sound with a wide dynamic range. The result? Deep, pulse-pounding bass and sharp, crystal-clear highs.'Ummmmm...yes and no.The iPod provides a good, balanced sound for most types of music, with clear (not too trebly) highs. Light jazz and acoustic guitar sound pretty good. However, its bass does lack punch to some extent. (The built-in equaliser doesn't really help.) A Sony Minidisc player (or, if you want to step back into the Jurassic analog era, even a Sony Walkman) provides much punchier, crisper sound, but then again, you don't get to carry 2,000 songs with you.Pros: Very ease to use; reliable. Clean interface.Cons: Supplied headphones are a waste of space. Wimpy bass; struggles with some genres of music. Battery not user-replaceable.
It's a wire. Um, it conducts electricity well. Oh, and it's easy to tuck away. Should be like $2.00 though...
I love the size and the screen - completely usable in bright daylight. A huge improvement over my old Jornada. The Bluetooth ActiveSynch is great - no need to dock, and in fact at work I can stay &quot;docked&quot; for about a 100' radius. The Bluetooth connection to my PC allows me to surf the web as well - a great feature for boring meetings.The 802.11b works as advertised, allowing me to be connected on my home wireless network. It does burn through the battery at an astounding rate however. I will soon purchase the extended battery.There were some quirks getting synched, especially via Bluetooth, but a few tries and I got it working. For some reason it keeps turning itself on every few minutes to burn more battery I guess. The USB docking station doesn't reacharge reliably either ...But all-in all, this is one heck of a package of neat techology - if you're a gadget lover, this one delivers ... for a price in time and $$
I use this lens on my Canon 7D for landscape shots. Very sharp, great control on lens flare (never had a problem), and fast focus. Color and contrast are excellent, very little post processing required. Price is high for the lens' build quality would be the only negative which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars.
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.
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.
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.
I find all plastic earbuds like those that come with the iPod very uncomfortable to wear because of the hard plastic pressing into my ear. They are better with foam pads, but those pads frequently fall off and disappear. I find these Sony in-ear earphones far more comfortable, especially for long periods of time, because only the soft rubber earpiece touches my ear. I find the sound quality markedly better than earbuds.I also own a pair of much more expensive Shure earphones. The Shure's do sound better, but I find myself still returning to the Sony's because they are extremely lightweight and more comfortable. They also pack-up smaller because their cords are much thinner than Shure and some other more expensive headphones. I'm writing this review as I buy my second pair of them to keep at work on my desk (replacing a very old set of headphones that just broke).Of note, they may or may not work for you in the gym. They work for me, but my g/f says when she works up a sweat the slick rubber loses all ability to stay in her ears. She does lots of cardio and bouncing, which I'm sure it part of it. The Sony MDR-EX81LP model has a loop around the top of your ear which reviews indicate works better for workouts, though I don't use them as I wear glasses which I think would interfere with the loops.
This will be my SECOND Hawking purchase for abundant cheap and weak consumer grade routers. I don't know why routers are not boost enabled already out of the box with the technology that this Hawking provides...until that day, I'll keep injecting Hawkings steroids into those weak little consumer grade routers made by all the major companies. This second unit will need to boost a signal in a war zone of conflicting wi-fi signals within a condo area. I will win by POWER. Great product.
Hooked it up as the directions stated, could not get it to do what it is supposed to to. I'll keep trying but Im starting to think its a lost cause.
Fits nicely in my Onkyo receiver and the sound quality is exceptional.Price was right, as I paid less than $15.
I like these DVDs better than any I've used before. If you do not want to use your printer to label them, you can write on the white top of the DVD with a marker or pen to label it. Very convenient.
thank you for this product. It was very useful for my stereo. thanks againscott. You are an excelent seller.
The Denon AVR-1506 is a beautiful-looking 7.1 surround receiver, albeit a little confusing. I replaced my Sony STR-DE997 7.1 receiver with the silver Denon unit just this week. I've had the AVR-1506 in my home for a few days now, and can sum up the good & bad quite easily.I tested this receiver with B&W; DM603 front speakers, DM601 rear speakers, and the CC6 centre channel, all bi-wired with Monster Cable.Upon unpacking it, the first thing I noticed was the horrible remote. They really need to take a lesson from someone like Sony, or Pioneer. Button colours are horrendous to say the least, and button functions don't make much sense, considering this receiver is supposed to be the brains behind your entire system.To confuse you, Denon decided you must press 4 on the number pad for DVD input, and 5 for TV. These are PRIMARY functions and as such, should have their own button. They should not be piggy-backing on the number pad.What's great about the Denon is most certainly the sound, at least in 2-channel stereo. Although it's only rated at 75 watts per channel, the power rating is different from the standard manufacturers. And 75 watts is quite adequate, except in the case of the centre channel. I'm not sure if the centre channel receives a full 75 watts, or if there is something wrong with it, but it cannot power my B&W; CC6 in Dolby Digital. Sound is very muffled, and I strained to hear voices. However, in dts mode, the centre channel works properly. (Also, with my Sony 5.1 system powering the same speakers, sound is flawless.)Other than the centre channel mystery, sound from the other speakers is quite excellent. Bass is obvious, but not unnatural. Additionally, bass, treble and the LFE (low frequency effect) can be adjusted individually for each setting. In 2-channel stereo mode, the sound was so beautiful and perfect, the Denon kept temping me to turn up the volume even louder.As for video, the Denon does a superb job, especially in comparison to the Sony 7.1 receiver that preceded it. It may interest some that, sadly, there is only one optical input.On the plus side, all the customizable surround features you would expect are there; Speaker size and distance from the listening position, individual speaker volume levels, and even room size.In terms of quality, the Denon AVR-1506 is probably the best bang for your buck. It's one of the cheapest 7.1 receivers on the market (around $450 CDN), if you can get by with one optical input.
Decent radio for the price, but AM reception in SO CAL is not so great!
I'm very picky about the detail of the camera so this review becomes very long, sorry about that in the first place.At the first I ordered Nikon Coolpix 8700 because of the price (at that time there was a rebate of $200). However, when I had the Nikon in my hand it feels not comfortable because on the right hand side, there's a pin sticking out for the shoulder strap, and on the left side you have to be careful not to touch the control panel when you place on your hand. So I ordered Canon Powershot Pro1 to compare whether I should spend about $200 more or not, and the answer was ABSOLUTELY!!!! These are a few reasons I choose Canon over Nikon. since all of the technical issue such as the quality of the picture, and all other technical stuff are already answered by other people, I will just talk about something detail or you might call it picky. Some people might find this is weird.The 2" LCD of Canon and brighter and sharper than Nikon 1.8", I can clearly see the different between the two. However, on the EVF, I think Nikon did the better job on that one. It's not the big different like they have on the LCD, just noticeable.Another option that I like about canon is it got the focus beep and the square in the EVF turn green when the camera got the focus, Nikon doesn't have this option, but it just shows in the screen with the green dot when it got the focus.The manual focus in Canon is way better than Nikon because when you're using canon your right hand thumb is holding the MF button and your left hand is turning the focus ring. This make canon feel like a real SLR.On the charger, I think I like canon charger better than Nikon's because canon charger tells you how far the battery has been charging 1 blink for empty, 2 blinks for 50%, 3 blinks for 75% and become solid when it fully charged.Don't waste money on buying a flash shoe because I will disable the internal flash automatically. I did that when I first got the camera because I thought I would help protect it from dust and etc.You get extra accessories with canon such as remote control, lens hood, and 64MB high speed CF (but no one worry about this one).On the USB issue, both Nikon and Canon got USB1.1 unlike Sony F828. But I just order the firewire CF reader from amazon it's called Delkin Devices READER-24 FireWire Reader and Writer for CompactFlash (...) It transfer my 512mb very fast. I would recommend it over any USB 2.0 reader because they're usually failed.I think overall Canon look more professional than Nikon Coolpix 8700. Moreover, Nikon 8700 and 5700 are identical except the red and grey rubber grip, so some people might think Coolpix 8700 is 5700 which mean people might think that you have 5700 instead of 8700. But if you're carrying Canon Powershot pro 1, for some people, they might know for sure that it's the top of the line digital camera for Canon.For the response on the other member on the small flakes that he has on his camera's lens, I checked out my camera for the flake as soon as I got my camera from amazon.com and found no flake. However, after camera going through after zoom cycle like Tim said, now there's some flakes appear in the lens. I was worried about it quite a bit, but like Tim said the flakes do not affect the quality of the pictures. By the way, I first use this camera when I had my vacation, so the camera went through a lot of zoom cycle and on/off operation. Now there's interesting thing happened, I always checked for the flakes in the lens, but about 2nd day after I first found out about the flakes, all the flakes are gone now!!! I don't know how this happened, but assume the following actions might be the reason:X I did tap the side of the lens after I found out the flakes, hoping it might fall out to the side of the lens, but I was not.X The way I placed my camera in the camera bag was a bit awkward. I have case logic bag which is a quite bigger than the camera, I place the camera when it's not being use by having the left side of the camera(from the EVF view) on the bottom of the bag, which made the right side of the camera(the battery compartment) facing up ward. I didn't mean to place the camera in this position but I just thought which position would be convenient for me to have the camera store in the bag, so that it would be easier to take it out from the bag with my right hand.Hope this is helping clearing out some question about the flakes.
this cuts down on the UV and haze in addition to protecting the lens. It's easier and less destructive to clean a filter than the actual lens. B + W produces quality products. Quality is always more costly and with expensive camera lenses, quality protection is paramount. This filter does not distort the color or decrease clarity.
I like my new coffeepot. I have always had Farberware percolaters, but they are not the same quality as they use to be. I'm very pleased with the Presto.
While they worked, they seemed to be good headphones - I'm no audiophile, but I could probably tell if they were really poor quality. They lasted about 4-5 months, until no sound would come out of the left ear unless the cord was bent near the jack to temporarily undo a short. I decided to see if I could fix it myself, so I cut open the jack and resoldered all the connections. Unfortunately, the left side lead ended up being shorted to ground, so I was only getting right side audio. I worked my way up the cord to see if I could find where the short originated from, and that lead me all the way into the earpiece. Opening up the left ear, I found where the wires were soldered to the microphone, and using a multimeter, I found that the two solder areas were shorted somewhere within the microphone assembly.TL;DR - the left channel audio was shorted inside the left earpiece, which is clearly a manufacturer defect. Even at such a good value, I expect headphones to last more than 5 months under light use.
Pros1. Awesome sound -- crystal clarity -- especially of voice and music. The bass is good, but there are others that match this bass for a fraction of the price. What DOES set it apart is the overall sound... clear and sharp2. Superlative fit -- the main reason i bought these is for running. The ipod natives and my fontopia x71s kept falling out of my ears every few minutes. The sennheiser OMXs failed the test tooThese are the only headphones that pass the test due to their infinite adjustability.3. Quality of construction -- the headphones are very very well made... high quality metal and smooth movement of all components. There are bits that annoy (see below)CONS1. Somewhat expensive2. The stellar construction quality ends at the wires... B&O; uses cheap looking wires and the actual headphone jack looks like it belongs on something that cost 5$ -- shabby plastic. Ditto the extension cord.3. They're a bit cumbersome to take on and off and need to be folded away carefully (especially since they are expensive!)
We like the Tom Tom the only thing is the instructions are so minimal and the disk doesn't seem to help much. Would have given it a 5 if we had more instructions.
These Studiophones are amazing. They aren't very loud at 100% volume but they are still pretty loud. Definitely more than enough to monitor and listen casually.I wore these for 4 hours and my ears don't hurt at all. I have average if not big ears that stick out a little bit, so I don't know why others are saying that they aren't comfortable. I just adjust them perfectly and they are fine. I haven't worn them for 12 hours yet but I'm sure I will be fine.Like another reviewer said, these aren't for teenagers wanting to blow their eardrums out. They look so expensive, sound very professional, have amazing noise cancellation with the quality of the ear material, and are under $60.Again, like another reviewer said, they are better than Dr. Dre's beats. I was looking at the beats and I'm so glad that I invested in these instead. No offense to the talented Dre, but these studio PRECISION headphones are exactly what they say they are. A steal at $55 and I am very happy with my buy. These could easily sell at $100 at least in my opinion.
Decided to get into high-quality audio listening and saw that these were a good choice for entry-level. Bought them, and can definitely tell the difference between these and my old $10 koss headphones. Also bought a sound card for my computer and started recording music in FLAC. (free lossless audio codec/supposedly much better than mp3) I can't really tell FLAC>mp3, but can easily tell between these and any other headphones I've had on.Good fit. If they're too tight, you can have them stretched out on a chair arm or something. I didn't have to do this and have a good sized head and wear glasses.
I recomend this product just if you need a camera that doesnt requiere much care, you just can carrie it even in your pocket.
I do digital photography, web and graphic designs and make CDs. There is no need to spend thousands of dollars on a CD printer when you can get this printer for less...This printed a 5x7 at a decent speed and with 100% photo lab quality on the supplied Epson Premium glossy paper. I have owned Canon and Lexmark printers and bought an Epson 875DC and loved the 875 best of all. Then I bought this printer and just flipped over the quality of this printer at a reasonable price. I have never bought a high end printer because i have never had a need to because of the quality that EPSON offers in all its models. If i ever break down and buy a high end printer it will definitely be an EPSON. I will be amazed if the output could get any better.
I find these earphones to have great quality and great comfort. The comfort comes from the triple flange design, and the quality comes from the earphone itself. I've used the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro but returned them because they felt uncomfortable. I also own the Phonak PFE, which are a good pair but I don't find them as comfortable to use. I'm not an audiophile, but I do like good sound quality, and these deliver.My one major complaint is that the earphones are a bit hard to remove once inserted.Overall, if you're thinking of buying these, evaluate whether you like triple flange, which is probably the crucial factor in determining comfort. While there are definitely better sounding earphones out there, I find these to perform well, so it really comes down to being able to enjoy using them.
It works well and have had no problems. The clip stays on so well, that it is kind of difficult to remove at times. I'd rather have that and having it come off all the time. Good product.
Because of its miniature format, its ease of uploading onto computers or into portable memory, this is ideal for use withchildren's speech, family memoirs, or interviews. The quality of the voice is excellent.Olympus WS-331M Digital Voice Recorder and WMA Music Player
There are enough technical reviews to satisfy the average shopper - you don't need another from me.Quick delivery. Easy setup. Works great. Does everything as advertised.Have been using about a month now - the only advise offered is to have an HDTV input or an interim devise that upgrades the signal to 1080i or p.The Toshiba DVD recorder that I recently added to my home system does the upgradeing signal job very well.I will add the HDTV sat upgrade later - when there are more channels to make it worthwhile.Ted
I bought these with the intention of replacing my iPhone earbuds for use at the gym. The iPhone earbuds just didn't fit me and would constantly fall out when running on the treadmill. I purchased these Sony headphones because they were inexpensive.I found them to be made of hard plastic that had rough edges. I could feel them scraping my ear, especially when running hard. They didn't really stay in place. They are vertically stabilized so they don't fall off of your ear, but there is nothing really keeping them horizontally in place and sticking in your ear so you can hear them. Also, the audio quality isn't the greatest and as you turn up the volume the sound becomes distorted.After 2 weeks of gym usage (1 or 2 hours a day, 5 days a week) the left earbud stopped working. I ended up just throwing them away. It wasn't worth pursuing a warranty claim on something so inexpensive. I went with the over-the-ear earbuds from Philips and I was much happier!
i was very disappointed. It is a very generic product. My friend has a canon battery grip and it integrates perfectly...no outside wire hanging out, or any other weird thing i have to glue to the outside of my camera. Plus all the dials needed are also on the battery grip. The opteka is basically an $80 battery compartment. save your money and buy an extra battery!
I ordered this cable for my Canon Pro 9000 inkjet printer so I could extend the reach from my laptop. After trying many times to install the driver, I found out that the printer cannot work with a cable longer than 10 ft. Just to prove my research from other message posting that this was true, I hooked up the printer to a shorter USB cable and the driver and printer installed perfectly. Hope this helps others who might have wanted to do the same thing. I will just keep the cable and use it for some other device as the price is so low that it is not worth shipping it back.
We've used this at our small business office since November.I don't think I've ever hated a printer as much.Although it is pricey, it is way slow. Maybe 40s per page and 10-20s to turn over the page to print the other side. You read that right - if we get more than a page a minute out we are doing good. The only way to get acceptable speed is to go to draft mode and turn off double sided printing. Not what you expect in a $300 printer.The other thing we hate about it is that the cartridges are now coded so that remanufactured cartridges won't work. (It works by expiration date - a cartridge old enough to have been used up and re-filled gets rejected by the printer. I wonder what happens if you are unfortunate enough to buy a new cartridge that has been stockpiled somewhere.)Overall, I have to believe there are better choices. Of our three printers, I only use this one when I really want double-sided.
I specifically ordered the "Lenmar" made by Sharp brand which as you can see, it's of yellow color and advertised for 1 cent plust $4.99 for a total of $5.00 dollars.Lenmar CBC446 3.6V 850mAh NI-MH Replacement Battery for UNIDEN CORDLESS PHONESI got the package in the mail but when I opened it, I got a "White" battery instead and a different brand (not made by Sharp). Even though the battery is the same shape and it fits my phone, it is not what Amazon or emtcom merchant advertised as the "Lenmar" yellow colored battery which is better quality. I am dissapointed and I feel like i was cheated by Amazon or the merchant showing customers a different picture and item description to get you to order and then they ship you a different, (cheaper brand) that they original show on the website. Just be aware and double check before you order. I guess the sky is not always blue as we see it. I hate deceiving advertising. I hope this is just a mistake by Amazon and not deliberately misleading.
These things are outstanding for the price, easily beating anything I've been able to find for 90 bucks or less, and they cost around 10 dollars. They're marginally not as good in the mids as some very high end earbuds I've tried but the bass goodness more than makes up for that especially at low to medium volumes.You go into best buy or wherever and buy any earbuds for 70 bucks or less, they all sound like crap. These ones sound pretty great.The problem with most earbuds is that they bass is very weak. These ones have really good bass.I've evangelized these things at my workplace. I think about 6 people I work with have bought them.1) they sound great2) they actually have great bass3) they cost 10 bucks4) they last as long as any other earbuds you are going to buy, i.e. about a yearYou can't go wrong with these things. Buy them for your whole family. At this price you can afford a spare.Don't even go near Skullcandys or &lt; 150 buck Sonys, they sound like total crap.The (in my opinion totally acceptable) downside of these things is that the construction is somewhat cheap. The phones themselves are a two piece plastic affair, where sometimes one of the halves separates from the other half. A drop of super glue on there and it'll never fall apart again. Then there are the wires, one of which will probably break internally inside a year. But thats no worse than any earbuds, they all have that problem. So then you buy some more, for another 10 bucks. If you were to buy high end phones with good sound, you'd still have this connection problem anyway, and you'd be out 100 dollars or more.
Have had this computer for about 6 months now and have no complaints about the computer. Got a great deal from Staples. Just pays to check out the local boys now and again.....HOWEVER, would have given this 5 stars except for the one time I had to contact customer service, you guessed it, to the far off land of India I was sent to have a wonderful time trying to explain to a non-english speaking person the problem I was having. Needless to say, I got nothing accomplished and thank god I have a brother who is great with this stuff. HP!!!Do us all a favor and quit outsourcing!! Horrible experience.
These are really neat little buggers. They do what they say they do and they do it well. BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS!!!!! I love it for working out. :) These are really quite a treat but I think if you want a more balanced sound you sound go for the more expensive V-Moda Vibe. Truly these are worth more than the $25 dollars I paid for them. Haha, I would say that these are the best headphones for the price I've ever paid for!!! Try them if you have a spare 25 bucks, you'll come to the distinct realization that there are really cheap and great things that still exist in the world today.*Puts a smile on my face every time I go to work out.*
By the picture of this thing on Amazon I never would have bought it, but I trusted the reviews and tried it.It works great, with no effort or fine tuning on my part. Just plugged it in and it worked. Using with Pioneer AV receiver and Sony DVD player in a Dish Network remote.
Really bright--seems to let in an inordinate amount of light for very crisp and beautiful viewing.The only improvement would be eye cups to hold the glasses out from your eyes a little.
Don't buy this product. I've been through 10 sets of batteries in 6 months. The only way to turn it off is take the batteries out - if you remember!!. Tried to contact microsoft online but their system doesn't recognise the PID and they want my credit card details before I can submit a query. For some reason the option in Settings to 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' is disabled. Microsoft should recall all these and replace FOC and whoever designed it shot!Peter
My last heating pad (not sure what model or brand it was) I had for about 8 years. I just got this one to replace it, as the old one finally burned out. This pad is a MUCH nicer, higher quality pad than my old one. It's much softer, more flexible and doesn't get bunched up when I use it. I don't think it's getting quite as hot (as my last one), but it does seem to hold the temperature better. Last but not least, the sponge that comes with this "Conair" (so you can get a moist heat) is the entire size of the heating pad and fits snug inside the pad. My old one had a really small moisture pad, which moved around inside). This another improvement. So again, my opinion is that it's a really, really nice product, especially for the price I paid. Very satisfied so far!
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.......
I owed this Nuvi 360 for about 1 year. It has got out of many occasions when I traveled to new places. The screen is vivid and clear. The touch screen is accurate to the touch. The menu is easy to learn even without reading the instruction guide. Recalculation takes about 5-10 seconds when you take the wrong route. It has blue tooth for wireless phone reception. It can played mp3 files but the build-in speaker is weak. If you are looking for accurate and clear GPS system, you can not go wrong with the Nuvi 360.
Had no probs with Amazon or the video card. Easy install. No fan on the card, so, obviously, it's quiet. Using computer for movies, internet, and general use. For our purposes, it works great. The original card was bad and caused the screen to go black intermittently. With this new card, the problem is completely gone. Had to disable the hardware accelerator in PowerDVD to get movies to run properly without crashing. For a general use computer this video card is fine. But, not sure how it would hold up under a serious gaming scenario. Computer is a 2002 Dell Dimension 4500, Pentium 4, 2 GHz, 1GB RAM, 22in LCD.
This lens is great for outdoor scenes. This is the first lens I purchased with IS and after using it I will never buy another lens without it. But the true test for this lens was it's ability to take indoor pictures in dark settings; theatrical, swimming events, indoor soccer, it handles them all. With my other lens I could not get an ISO/exposure combination that would give me a quick shutter speed to catch the action but not come out too dark. I would buy this lens again.
This was my first GPS device, bought it in 2007. August,2012 and my daughter is still using it. It has always functioned perfectly, but it is a basic model. There is no "text to speech" feature which is a big drawback.
Quick ship from AmazonNO DEAD PIXELS :)!!!!!!!!!!!Just wish monitor height is adjustable, but most LCDs are like this - no big deal though
The Nuvi itself is great but the suction cup is a total product failure.Know this from the start and start looking at the alternatives.
I am very satisfied with the Sony products, but this little beauty makes choosing a movie or music much more convenient. No more having to bend down and look into dark cases with stacks and stacks of cd and movie cases. I was supprised at how many titles I had to put into memory though. If you use a keyboard (plugs right in the front)it sure makes it easier to label everything. Ample outputs for versatility and a menu to locate which disc to play. I'm in heaven, and might need another one soon.
These ear buds have an incredible sound. They do deliver on their promise sounding great. As for the noise reduction, they work prett y well. I had a chance to try them out on my last plan trip, 5 hours each way. You really have to stick the buds far into the hear to muffle the sound of the jet noise, but it does work. They do not eliminate the external sound completely. Also, to reduce the sound, the buds go so far into the ear as to be uncomfortable. If you have an IPOD with the buds that come with it, these are far superior, but also a lot more uncomfortable. Keep that in mind.
I bought the Canon Digital Rebel like a month ago, it came with an original Canon bp-511 battery, but in addition I also ordered a sunpak equivalent to have a spare. I see no difference whatsoever between those two batteries, except that the sunpak is more than 10$ cheaper! It also &quot;seems&quot; to me that the sunpak recharges faster (than the original) with the same Canon battery charger that came with the camera, but again it's just an impression...
This is one of the best car stereos ive ever had,it sounds great has real bass not the fake sounding boom boom of some stereos nowday's.from ear cracking highs to butt busting bass it has incredible controls for all the sound especially the bass.and about the display ? the display is fine it does dim if you want it to but the button lights do not, by the way there not that bright as some people exaggerate.and it does not flash as some people have said, they may have connected something or set something wrong.excellent cd player aswell.
This is a great case. I have been looking for a case for my Armada E500, and this one is it. Has plenty of room for my laptop, accesories and Palm, and all my cables.
Perfect popcorn. Easy. Have been looking for a way to make healthy popcorn and this is it. Will not disappoint.
I spent a year using and abusing the 990 coolpix in severe conditions on the job and fell in love with it inspite of some flaws (Needed higher resolution, chromatic aberations were pretty nasty and the control/ menu system was written for geeks).The 995 came out and I passed on it as I thought it should have had that higher resolution.When the 4500 appeared, it seemed like it was everything I wanted. They simplified the controls, bumped up the resolution and made the whole thing smaller. But they also shrank the LCD window down to where it borders on useless. I am now planning on replacing this camera with the 5400 as soon as it comes out. I wish they had left that window alone...
Love them, this is my second pair and is backup in case the first pair is damaged. The first pair replaced my iPod headphones and is about two years old and still going strong. It fits and stays in my ear. It is light and small so it doesn't hurt when worn for extended periods. I wear them to exercise (jog), on the beach and when travelling. I recommend this product.
It is really good headset for rookie music lovers. Big enough to wrap ears and enjoy the music. It still works we I have my glassed on.
This SD card was $80 when i bought it, but the prices keep falling and memory capacity is increasing. All you need for your camera is a 1gb unless you have high megapixel camera and you want poster quality pictures. The card works great and its durable unlike other brands. I'm going to buy one more for my flash mp3 because it's cheap.
After I had a bit of a falling-out with Razer products, I made the decision to dump my Razer Vespula mouse pad. Initially, I had had my eye on the SteelSeries 9HD, but then it occurred to me that it doesn't matter how nice the 9HD or any other mouse pad might be: $35 for a mouse pad is a ripoff and I, for one, don't want to support companies that rip off their customers and employ shady marketing practices. Taking advantage of your customers' ignorance to sell them overpriced junk is what I was hoping to protest by taking my money elsewhere. Seeking a quality plastic mouse pad at a reasonable price, I found the XTracPads Pro HS almost immediately. Able to purchase one for a mere $8.99, I made a wager with myself: I bet myself that this $9 mouse pad from a lesser known company would offer improved tracking over the $35 Razer Vespula and, the second I set my Logitech G9x upon the Pro HS, I knew I was right. The improvement in both precision and speed was remarkable, so much so that I had to actually turn down the DPI on my mouse.At present, I cannot comment on how the XTracPads Pro HS will hold up over time since I had only used it for a short period of time, but, for the price, it's all but disposable, leading me to question why many reviewers who have had the pad for half a year or more whine and complain about its durability. If your XTracPads Pro HS gets a little roughed up after a year of use, my advice to you is buy a new one because you probably pay at least three times this much every time you put gas in your car. It really is a great value.
I bought this switcher because it said it automatically detects the source of the HDMI signal switches to that part. It doesn't do it with any consistencyI have to frequently get up and change the switch to the signal source. Nice idea if it worked sucks I have to manually do it myself.
My principal issue with this product is the misleading way it is described as "for the auto or home", when in fact, a separate, expensive and difficult to find, kit is required to use the product in the home. The other problem is the weakness in signal amplification in the auto: I find it necessary to turn the radio volume almost to the maximum level to acheive reasonable volume. This means that when you revert to normal radio usage, you will be blasted out of the car if you forget to adjust the volume.I also have an issue with Sirius' advertising claims of "commercial-free". There are in fact frequent commercials for Sirius radio among the music and the sports channels are "commercial-OD"!
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.
These work well to prevent the loss of your lens cap. They're easy to attach to the lens cap via an adhesive pad, and in my experience they stay attached. Also easy to attach to the camera with an elastic loop, which makes it easy to completely remove the cap and tether when you don't want them in your way. Worth the price.
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.
I am using this with a small Morris softbox (15X18) and a Nikon SB600 flash. If is easy to set up, manipulate and is very sturdy. Highly recommended for small to medium size softbox or umbrella set ups.
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.
I'm really pleased with this gps as the price was right. It is easy to use and the fun part about the gps is the different languages you can have programed in the unit. Currently have the AUSTRLIAN language programmed in and it is fun to hear the accent on familiar street and road names. So far the directions have been right on. Will use the blue tooth faature for the cell phone when i get a bluetooth for my phone. As with all gps units some directions may be a little off , but not bad overall. You just have to remember to update the software every year with all the changes. Looking forward to travelling with the gps this summer on vacations as it will be extremely helpfull. Once again a great unit as GARMIN is the best gps units on the market today.
Quality - smooth fit - not brittle as some cables are made -can't beat the price
This Product Works With Everything I Own!What More Is There To say. It Was Only $17.57 Plus TaxI Guess That Works! If that Isnt Good Enough For You????Open The Package All The Way & Notice The LIFETIME Warranty!!!
You have to stretch it hard first before you can attach on your flash.Never buy this kind of product & it doesn't make any difference.
Didn't fit my HP 17" notebook, but I didn't actually measure it before I bought it. So just make sure it's going to fit before you go through the trouble of buying it.
This Lens, in my opinion, is a necessity for most photographers, especially if you plan to do weddings. Save up and get this, as opposed to the cheaper lenses. If you have the talent to justify getting this, it will be completely worth it for you. It is a very heavy lens. I use it, along with the 24-70, as the main two lenses in my kit. Add a 50 mm prime, and the 580ex flashes and you can handle pretty much anything you need to shoot.
I have a PSW10 10" sub that I was happy with. Mostly used for movie watching. But after building my addition, I ended up with a much bigger room. Called Polk because I was considering just adding a second 10" sub to the system. He said that his opinion was that I would gain so much more by replacing my existing 10" with this PSW505 12". He was so right. I didnt expect it to be so much more than what I had. Sounds great. I know people say that this a good entry level sub.....but I cant imagine needing more. Definitely would recommend it especially if its on sale like mine. $220.
I bought two of these units thinking they would solve my remote problems. Not. I should say that I've been installing stereo components for myself since 1978 and have had every major component manufacturer's product at one time or another.After following all the directions and hooking this up to the computer I found that the software is incompatable with Vista and requires serious on-line help. Perhaps, if I was more patient and was willing to spend the 12 - 15 hours to figure this out I could do it myself. I am not. Personally, I believe the electronics industry should be sued for Deceptive Trade Pratices for the efforts it takes to integrate these components, but that's another story. By the way, I have a technical degree from a well known university and am a products liability attorney so I'd like to think I'm not a dummy as to this stuff. Suffice it to say that this, like many consumer proiducts, is junk.
After trying many portable headphones for the last ten years, I've finally settled two: the Sennheiser PX100 (with the Koss Porta Pro a close runner up) and these Etymotic phones. The Sennheiser's are great for where you need a little sound to infiltrate the headphones, such as bike riding (not something I'd recomend to inexperienced bicyclists). But at the gym, where the machines are noisy, the spin cyclist class plays god-awful music at top volume and people talk (more on that later), these are the best. With the Sennheiser I had to turn the volume up so high that the batteries were quickly drained, not to mention the damage to my already fragile hearing.A few pointers. I almost returned them after the first listen. But then I remembered that headphones need to be "broken in" by playing them for awhile. I hooked them up to my stereo and played CD's all night. Big difference the next day. Also, try the different ear plugs. The plastic ones were absolutely horrible for my ears. The grey foam pads worked better. On the Etymotic website they have white ones that are smaller than the grey ones. These worked best for me (narrow ear canals I guess). Order extra filters. I had one plug up on me fairly quickly. Finally, don't wear these where you need to speak with people. You can't hear people talk with these in your ears and music playing. You can barely hear people with the music off. Pulling them in and out is a pain (and people probably don't want to see your ear wax).Oh, almost forgot. The sound. Great. With no outside noise, the sound comes through wonderfully. They may lack a bit on the bass, but compared to regular headphones at the gym, the improvement is astounding.Addendum: I originally wrote the review above two years ago. Still using the earphones three times a week. The rubbery coating on the outside has come off, but they still work just fine. The foam plugs get smooshed down and covered with earwax after a few weeks. Just takes the plugs off and put them in a covered jar with hot water, shake around for a minute, then take out and dry. The ear wax should be gone and they'll plump up. Don't use too hot of water or the glue that holds the plastic tube to the foam may dissolve over time. Finally, the noise from the cords rubbing against your shirt can be annoying during quieter music and more energetic work out. This can be avoided by wrapping the cords around the back of your ears. Enjoy!
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.
This is an average cd/mp3 player, it's nice that it supports CD text and CDRW. I've never had it run for 15 hours, this is due to the anti-skip function; this feature spends a lot of electricity, and there isn't a way to turn it off. You'll find yourself buying pairs of alcaline batteries after 2 to 4 hours of use. The lack of a backlit display doesn't help either, save your money for some other cd player. Cheap things become expensive in the long run...
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!
Couldn't charge up the camera battery without it! Glad I found Amazon! The price was right! I will look to buy again.
I was looking for a small camera that I could just pop in my pocket, to take pictures while I was out. This camera is not the smallest, but fits well in most any pocket. It blew my mind when I started playing with all the functions. I previously had a Canon A-series which has a lot of useful settings. Well this little camera blows that out of the water. It has what is called the BS(Best Shot) mode. Lets you select from many, many different scenerios(water, sunset, night, portrait, pets, etc.) and automatically adjust the light aperture. You can also manual set them for a custom look. The 12.1MP are amazing, and help to also take quality video! Widescreen and fullscreen. With the editing software it comes with you can make some pretty polished films. Excellent camera definitely worth it!Cons for me:Small internal memory. Bought a 4GB SD card. Way more than enough. 400+ pics in full 12.1MP, and more than an hour of HQ wide video.Like most new cameras saving space to make them smaller, you can only connect it to a PC with a docking station. It comes with it and works well. Even plays elevator music, if you want, while looking at the pics!
I have DSC-F717, which is an excellent &quot;heavy&quot; camera. I got a DSC-P32 for everyday use. It has excellent price/quality ratio.However it lacks some important features that you can find in more expensive models like a zoom. The camera is very durable and an excellent choice for party pictures... It is also an excellent present ...
If there's a workaday mic in the world, used by every studio in existence as well as on just about every stage, it's the SM57. Generally regarded as about the best general-purpose amp mic there is, it's also used for instruments, vocals (yes, vocals), ambience, drums, and anything else you can think of. No mic fits every circumstance, voice, or instrument, but I guarantee you, the SM57 is right in the top dozen or so on the list when it comes to trying to fit a mic to a given situation. It's indestructible, sounds good, and is inexpensive. You really don't have a complete mic kit unless you have a few. I have several, and use them all the time. Look for deals and buy them when they go on special.
Unfortunately I needed closed caption for the person I bought this TV and it did not have it. I missed that point when reviewing the features and the Long Island E Shop let me return it. Again it was a very nicely made item and the person I purchased the set for thought it was well made too.
I've been using this product for one month and the results are very good. It is a nice wireless camera with an interesting mail capability. Even though I live in a rainy country (Costa Rica), I installed it outdoors (but well protected) I get the mails that I need. Probably it won't last for many years, but for the amount of money I paid, the product is great. Probably I will buy a couple of cameras more to get all the views that I want. My wireless router is W54GS linksys and I use an ADSL local internet service. It its necesary to upgrade the firmware to 2.07. I do not recomment to go to 2.11 because I found some bugs.
Great value for a Cat 6 cable.I bought 3, one that connects my cable modem to my Buffalo Infiniti router. And two are wired to my PS3 and 3D BD Player.
Most people might not even remember what RS232 was used for... those who do, probably still have gear that still uses it. Programming a Raio Shack Scanner radio, or to the IT people. a great way to connect to the Terminal or Console port of higher end routers, and like kind gear. RS232 protocol is still very much alive and well. In most cases, this device is Plug-n-Play with most operating systems without the need for special drivers. A must have for a service tech's toolkit.
This is where i found the cheapest price , $42 USD for this time. I at first wanted to buy 512mb but by just adding 10 bucks more, I bought this. It works well. I am not sure if faster or not compared to normal, since i never used the other one. but sometimes it seems it takes a bit long to save and retrieve the photos. It has nice many settings which work superbly. Panorama feature is amazing. Works seemlessly when done right, which sometimes is hard to get. Battery life is also good, lasted me for 300 photos over 4 days. I cant complain there. and best of all is its size, very slim and easy to use. very big 3 inch back screen that works really good.
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!
I dropped a Nikon n90s four feet onto hard pavement and the only reason it survived without a single nick or dent is because it was in a Zing pouch!!The neoprene really absorbs the sharp G-forces like nothing else.These bags are worth their weight in gold!!!
With a Catholic wife and inlaws I thought it wouldn't hurt to know a little more about the inner workings of the church. Well it did hurt. This author took what could have been a great story and butchered it with bad dialogue and very rough story line execution. It struck me as a monument to missed opportunities for an epic story. I struggled to finish it and felt I had wasted much of my time once I was done.The only redeaming factor is that the book reminded me anew of just how archaic and out of touch the Catholic church is and how quickly it could make an impact on the world's problems if it would enter the 21st century.Someone should pick up these pieces and make a great movie out of it.
These headphones were purchased to replace a pair of Skullcandy "Hesh" headphones that could only be worn for short periods of time because they were uncomfortable. I am very happy with this purchase. These headphones have great sound range and are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I like to watch live sporting events with the tv sound off and listening to music wearing the headphones. I made it through a NHL doubleheader this weekend without any discomfort. The only complaint that I have is that these headphone do not get really loud. I use with a Sony Walkman that has a volume range from 1-30. With the Skullcandy headphones, I would listen loud at volume of 15. With these headphones, I need to set volume at 25. The quality of the sound more than makes up this shortfall and I would definitely recommend this purchase.
Hey everybody!When the hub arrived, it seemed like Christmas. Every external peripheral I have moved to the hub, except the keyboard, webcam and mouse. The real reason that this hub is so awesome is that the thing is about 4-5 inches tall. And it fits all of your usb stuff. The port on the front of the hub is exceptional for flash drives and other removable media.It freed up all of my USB ports, and there is no change with having all of my stuff downstream. It functions as fast as if it were plugged into the computer itself.I absolutely love it.
Here's the thing: it's not like you magically hook up your device to this and it charges from the sun. You use the solar panels to charge a battery which then charges your device. So you need to have this thing in the sun all the time to keep the battery charged - and then it will take forever to charge whatever device you have. As if that's not bad enough, it comes with 1.5 million pieces - so it's not exactly as portable as you'd hope.If you read the instructions, the manufacturer is clearly trying to sell this based on some environmental claims - you won't be using electricity to charge your iPod. But your iPod will take forever to charge, you have to carry around the little array, the battery, and whatever adapters you might need. Clearly, there's a better way to save energy. Keep your fridge slightly warmer, or adjust your thermostat. This is a waste of time.
I got this for my 13 yo daughter, who really wanted a video camera to play around with. The Aiptek seemed to be perfect; simple to use and not too expensive. Well it's not particularily easy to use: The picture was very difficult to get into focus (manual focus that doesn't seem to make much difference). It is faily inexpensive, but you will want to expand the memory (Compact Flash) which now is fairly cheap, but you will need several at 64mb. Sound is barely audible. If your budget is tight and this is all you can afford; wait a year until better products fall into this price range. You will be much happier and won't have to dispose of this unit. Our solution was to buy a well rated low end dvd unit for around $400. This is for the family, but she can use it. She's happy with the "awsome unit", and I was able to upgrade from my 8mm unit, so it's a win-win. (With her using it, her being a teenager and all, I got an extended, free replacement type warrantee, however.)
For work, I have to take a lot of quick photos, which are put into fancy power point presentations. This camera has been fantastic for that.The pluses:- Quick shutter speed- Great autofocus (sometimes needs to be set twice)- Awesome light settings- Fun light tricks at night- Easy to use- Huge screen for viewing pictures- Lens attachment- Easy to download picturesThe minuses:- Heavier than comparable cameras- Flash is too overbearingI don't have any input on software, since I use Adobe products for my photo editing/cropping and Flcker as my viewer.I would definitely recommend this camera to any amateur that needs to fake being more professional.
I just got my new camera Nikon D7000. I decided to make a few videos for fun, so I bought this tripod. Nice deal!
I bought aSeagate FreeAgent Pro 500 GB USB / eSATA External Hard Drive ST305004FPA1E2-RKthat comes with both a USB and eSATA port. I started using the USB port, but intermittently lost communications (guessing it's a computer problem). So, I bought this eSATA bracket in order to use the eSATA connection. My Dell had two open SATA connections inside, and these two ports plugged in easily. From the back of the bracket to the tip of the cable, it is exactly 12 inches. So, you'll want to measure inside your computer to make sure that the bracket's cables will reach. You'll need some slack in the cable to plug it in, so make sure the internal SATA port is within 10 inches of where the bracket will be. For the external connection, I bought a36IN Esata Signal Cable 7PIN/7PIN M/m, which connected from the bracket to my external drive. Everything seems to be working perfectly.
its it the best camara in the worlde. iloove it so muchh
I used them twice and threw them in the garbage, forget the lanyard, it doen't work if you are over 5'10", unless you hang your ipod on your arm.Don't waste your money on this item, it doesn't work!!!
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.
People,Toshiba knows these units power off that's why they sold most of them to third party dealers so they didn't have to pickup the repair price.Believe me i know i can't tell you the person's name who informed me.
I purchased one of these just after Christmas last year (early 2008), and it has been a good performer so far. The battery life is great, the 4 gig memory holds a good chunk of my music collection and the controls work well.My complaints are that, even on random play, it always starts with the first song in the memory; even with the base volume set to the lowest setting, it always starts out too loud for me and I have to turn it down; and it takes at least 30 seconds to start up with no MicroSD card and more than a minute to start with the SD card. None of these would stop me from buying another.By the way, the one I bought was refurbished. I wanted something that wasn't too expensive so I wouldn't be too unhappy if it was lost or damaged, and it wouldn't be expensive to replace. So far, I am quite happy with my purchase.
August 7, 2009 - UPDATEI have printed several pages since my first review and I am happy to report that the prints using the black inks have looked much better. At the quality that I am receiving now, I would purchase these cartridges again. I have used the cyan and yellow inks as well and have not had a problem with them.===============I received these in the mail. They were individually wrapped GENERIC cartridges. So were the colored ones that I ordered from the same company. This is not what is pictured. I opened one up today and the ink leaked all over my hands (Perhaps I squeezed it when I took off the plastic piece). Anyway, I cleaned the cartridge up and placed it in my printer. (I made sure it was no longer leaking first.) The print quality is not nearly as good as the original. I am definitely disappointed in my purchase.
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 bought this machine about 1 month ago for my home office. I print contracts, send/recieve many FAXes, require legal size paper handling and needed a good copier that can handle 40-60 pages in the auto-feed tray. I also wanted two paper trays that could hold a lot of paper. I tried one of the lower end HP (7100?something) and it was .. let's just say a bad experience.In a nutshell, this multi feature product seems to work well for what I need. If you run a home business, put it away from you because it's warm until it goes into energy-save mode. You can program the time-out period, so that's cool. It's also loud when printing, so make sure you aren't bothering anyone when working from home at night or in the morning.The scanning software isn't very good. it comes with the PaperPort program as well as OmniPage - both programs I haven't used before. The scanning requires that you place the document in the auto-feeder tray and not on the glass itself. I don't like that because it can scan "crooked" if it doesn't feed perfectly. Also, note the following:- The output tray deposits docs to the left, but loads to the right.- The cords (USB, power, printer-cable, phone jack) are on the left side of the machine and NOT on the back - more convenient from my perspective.- This machine is expensive - $2,200+ when adding the optional second paper tray and a toner cartridge to replace the half-life one it comes with.- I don't require network printing, but it does support that feature (M20i unit only). I connect via the USB port. It saw it immediately when I hooked up out of the BOX on my XP-based computer.- The Setup software seemed kind of "old" because MS XP (my OS) didn't have drivers for this hardware. The scanning software that it comes with isn't very good - PaperPort, I believe. It's just slow to run and not very user friendly. If you have another TWAIN program, plan on using it for the scanning function.- The USB cable is only 6 feet long, so plan on buying a 12-footer to move tha machine far enough away from your work area.This machine is large and also heavy - 50+ pounds. It's much larger machine than the typical HP or Brother multi-function product offering (FAX/Print/Copy) that you'd buy at COMPUSA. For the record, I purchased this from an authorized dealer - someone that "I KNEW" so I could get all over if I had a problem. Also, I had to buy a printer cart because this machine isn't made to sit on your desk - or even under it. If you have the two trays installed, you should know that it's very tall when sitting on a normal size SoHo desk, so keep that in mind.Bottom line - it does what it was made for. It's a heavy duty, small business copier that also sends/receives FAXes and scans.
The charger quit working after one use...junk...not even worth sending back...threw it in the garbage!
The product came on time, worked perfect!I am very satisfied with the service of this merchant.
Product was found at best price on Amazon, plus it included free shipping that was crazy fast! The camera is great! Pictures come out with vivid detail and there is a crazy amount of features that make this camera a great buy. Huge view screen with great image stabilization. Would recommend this camera to anyone with a desire for a powerful lightweight camera!
I like this card a lot.It's way better then my old one,which came with Abit mother board.There is a lot of software comes with this card.But if you have Nvidea chipset this card has some issues,so you have to check with Creative labs if they fix it.
First sent item was DOA, called amazon and they send the replacement right away. Been using it for a while now on my Vista Premium Media Center and it works flawlessly so far. Highly recommended.
this camera gives great pictures, nice videos and is easy to use- with adaptors available this became my clinical camera and saved me $1100 over current prices for clinical cameras
I am very impressed by this product. It's intriguing how this Remote works. So far, it exceeded my expectations.I keep all the entertainment components (Receiver, VCR, DVD/Blue-ray Players, Media Servers) behind the Couch. All these components work from a Universal Remote. I needed this Remote extender to bypass the obstruction (Couch) and extend the range.Since March 2011, I charged 2 times the Extender's battery at the base station (flying-saucer). It has been working as advertised.
I bought this scanner for making digital copies of my slides. The scanner is doing this job very well. The quality of normal scanning is good, but compared with the other scanner that I have, this scanner is slower. If you want to use the software that comes with the scanner, be prepared to spend time to figure out what you can do with the software.
Good VCRs or any VCRs for that matter are fast becoming a scarce commodity. I still make it a point to check out VCRs and the like whenever I get a chance to get to the store. I love to comparison shop this stuff. The quality and dependability of SONY's VCRs over the past few years was in a sad state of decline from that of the late 80s and early 90s. SONY made some very good VCRs in the past. SONY's SLV-N750 4-Head HiFi VHS VCR continues to demonstrate a genuine effort to return to the type of quality product they were once known for. This unit makes very good recordings. Pre-recorded tapes look excellent as well. What really impressed me was the playback image of EP recordings. I observed that black & white movies recorded in EP look better than those recorded in SP, which is a little hard to explain, but friends and members of my family agreed. However, I have found this true of all the recent SONY VCRs that I have seen on the market since 2002. This unit also has an incredibly fast rewind. I also found the Quasi S-VHS playback to be very indispensable. If you have a collection of S-VHS recordings this unit plays them back with very good results. I like the Front A/V jacks and time-shift recording is extremely easy. The silver finish has kept up with the trend to get away from dark colors in the past few years. Essentially this is a good unit.
I thought I could wear the earbuds and wind up the leftover cord, so that I didn't have tangles. Nope -- it winds up (into a cheap plastic case) only when you're not using it. I wouldn't have bought it, had I known.Joan Price, author of Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk about Sex After Sixty ([...]
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.
this product was worth the price, even though the shipping was what covered the cost.
Just what I needed..... Easy to purchase and use. Funny that it costs more to ship than the cost of the item.
I am very very pleased with this product. After you purchase it, dowload the latest firmware and enable the BEFSR41 for UPNP services. Don't listen to anyone in this regard. To work well with your Cable\DSL provider you MUST enable UNPNP.That way the hardware is pretty much self configuring. Mine never skips a beat, I am extremely glad I bought it. Much better than my friends Netgear equipment has been.Hats off to Linksys !
I use these earbuds in the gym all the time, sound is great and they do no fall out. This is a great buy!
I am very impresed with this adapter, it works well with vista. I use it to tranfer files and pictures from my pda and cell phone. I also use it to sync my pda haven't had any problems yet.
I bought this beutiful peace of art about 6 months ago, probably even longer ago, and it is STILL one of the best CRT Monitors out there. What else would you need then a 22 incher? I did have some shipping problems, but I was delighted when I recieved this product. It's easy to setup and adjust (just plug it in!). There will be an installing thing when you first open up the computer. Just put in the CD which came with the monitor and install it. You don't even have to install the drivers from the CD but I recommend it. Goto viewsonic.com for the latest drivers if you're having any problems getting it to work, but that's a highly unlikely thing to occur. I can't tell you enough how nice this product is. I've had NO PROBLEMS at all from day one. I've actually left the monitor screen on for 2 weeks without closing it and it still works fine. It's been more then 6 months since I got this thing and it's working in mint condition. The monitor itself is very nice looking, but its pretty damn big as well so make sure you have enough space on the table for it before you buy it! The demensions are posted on viewsonic.com. And if you have to choose between the white and black version, get the black one. It looks so much nicer then the white one, and it's the exact same price. I love this monitor =)
When using the automatic document feeder, it produces document scans that are skewed slightly. HP technical support says this is normal. I find this completely unsatisfactory. You will not be able to produce accurate document scans.Do not purchase this scanner if you intend to scan photographs. The scan quality if very poor. Scans appear with no contrast and overly pixelated in dark areas of photo scans. The colors do not appear correct.The performance is also unsatisfactory. It is very slow and extremely noisy.
These were pretty much what I expected. The sound quality is OK and the "floating" style of the earphone makes these very comfortable while working out. If you are looking for a set with high audio quality, these are not for you. If you want a set that is very comfortable for workouts and jogging, I highly recommend these.
I bought a set of these originally for my car,but I hooked them to my tv and they sound great.It was a great addition to my surround system,which only has full range speakers.I will be buying another set for my car.
Fits my Sanyo HD-2000A, came in nice plastic caddy, seems to protect lens OK and doesn't hurt image. I never take it off the camera, and I don't miss the annoying lens cap! Good price for a good product.
arrived as described, faster than expected.no problems, works as it should.would order again.
I am not sure what the other people were thinking, but if you are looking for something nice to compliment your ipaq, look elsewhere. The construction was shoddy, it arrived scrathed. It has some cheap coating on the aluminum that makes it look like a little girls cheap toy. It did not fit in the cradle for my ipaq 3835. If you think you can save a few bucks and get this model be aware you will not get the best quality.
When I first got this camera, I thought it would just be great to have, but it far exceeded my expectations. I love this camera! The pictures are stunning! I even took pictures in total darkness, with nightshot selected when I could barely see anything myself,and it looked like I had lights on in the room.The pictures are crisp and you can see every detail.Love it!!
I have the ink. It came in a timely manner. I haven't opened it, yet. The box is fine. :-) This is true for all the boxes I have purchased from you, except for the yellow, which I have already started to use. This write-up covers them all.Toni LeQuire-Schott
Tried many IR remotes and extenders to control a Comcast cable box from another room to watch the tv which was connected to the box, in that room. None worked well. This RF/IR device worked fine. Was easy to install, with no problems.
I have tried multiple sub-$100 HDMI switches of varying brands and have had issues with all of them until now.I am using this for a PS3/Xbox360/PC configuration going to my plasma TV via HDMI.With many brands I have had issues with my PS3 or PC not working properly. Even some more expensive brands I tried had issues properly sending PC signals.I was skeptical about the Terk as it is not only affordable but I have read mixed reviews on it's performance for other people.However the Terk surpassed my expectations. I expected something to either not work as advertised or to require major tweaking to get it to function properly.I was pleasantly surprised when I plugged this jewel in and it worked without a hitch right from the get go. The autoswitch feature is working perfectly as well - and it does switch back to a previous signal if the current one is lost. So for example if I have my PC on and then turn on my 360 - the Terk automatically switches to the 360. If I turn the 360 off the Terk automatically switches back to the PC (as long as it's still on of course).As a final note - I run a 25 foot HDMI cable from the output - so I was a little concerned with how the Terk would perform over that length of cable. The answer is - PERFECTLY!!!Anyway - anyone who is looking for an affordable way to add HDMI ports can't go wrong with this unit. I couldn't be happier after months of trying multiple brands.
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 recieved this as a Christmas present. It was purchased refurbished at the Sony store the day after Thanksgiving and last night it just stopped reading all DVDs. It worked perfectly for 5 months, but then suddenly just died.I searched online to see what I could do to fix it and apparently lots of other people have encountered the same problem even with brand new units. The only way for me to get it fixed is to send it back to Sony who will exchange it for another refurbished one for $33.Stay clear, it just isn't worth it. If you decide to buy Sony, make sure you get a good warrantly plan because chances are that you're going to need it a year from now.
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 live right beside the sea, and the high humidity levels and salt air are the bane of electronic equipment. I've gone through more cables than I can remember -- in only a few months they'd be brown with oxidation, literally falling apart and affecting transmission badly -- until I wisely concluded that investing in quality was actually in my best interest: a more expensive cable would last me longer and give me far less headaches.So, to hook up my old cable box (no HDMI connector) to my TV, I bought the Monster Ultra THX Component cable. After a year it's as good as new. The gold plugs appear to be made of gold (or plated, it really makes no difference as long as it's well done), as there's no sign of rust on them. The cables, thicker and more robust than other component cables I've seen and owned, look perfect, and so is the signal from the cable box to the TV.The one criticism I have to make refers to the packaging. It is incredibly difficult to open it, even with scissors and cutters!You get what you pay for, and in the case of the Monster THX Component cable, the price turned out to be a bargain.
Unit is well built and functional. I now need a way to turn down inside speakers when outside speakers are at acceptable volume. Oops.
The pros: it is lightweight, effective protection.The cons: its sharp aluminum edges and crude clasp are uncomfortable to the touch and can scratch your PDA. And in my opinion it's rather clunky and not attractive in comparison to the Palm Hardcase.
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.
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.
Excellent choices! I'm glad I have purchased the cards. The price is excellent, the quality is excellent, saved a lot of money. Couldn't be more happier on this purchase. I would recommmand it to anyone that need a 4GB SDHC SD 2.0 SPD.
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 have had Linksys Tech Support on the line telling me the the 3 Com cards I had were the reason I could not access the internet with the wireless. The hard wired computer worked fine. Not sure why a 3 Com would not be talking to a Linksys. Both support 802.11b, I thought. So after hours on the line, I go buy the WPC11 and guess what...you guessed it.. it doesn't work either! Another hour on the phone with tech support with no new results. They let me know I could send an email to Linksys Level 2 and expect 2 days before an email response. This product and company is [junk]. I will be sending it all back..
As others have said, these cases are a great way of throwing your money away. Roughly 4 in 5 are broken out of the box, and the rest are so cheaply made I figure the hinges will snap after opening them more than 2 or 3 times. Avoid at all cost.
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.
The Canon s530d has been a wonderful little printer and has suited all my needs. It came with both a Dazzle 4-in-1 card reader as well as a Canon specific PCMCIA card. I was able to plug in my Sony Memory stick and start printing right away. The photo index mode (printing a contact sheet of all the photos in the card) is extremely helpful, as is the availability of multiple layouts directly from the built-in LCD screen.On an economic note, the print cartridges cost less than the typical inkjet cartridge because each cartridge does not include the print head. The head is also a separate component which allows cleaning or replacing in case of a clogged nozzle. The colors come in individual Cyan (Blue), Magenta (Red), Yellow and Black tanks. Unlike some cartridges which you have to throw out once a single color runs out and cost an arm and a leg because they have the print head built in, Canon has done ink management right....The Canon s530d is the economical choice if you want a photo printer with memory card reading capability.The print quality is not as good as some of the other photo printers. There are many factors that go into a quality print (camera, paper etc.) and comparing different printers with different inks can be difficult. With that said, the Canon output is still nice. (Though I prefer the quality of Epson printers in general) If you are printing out family snapshots you will be fine. Otherwise, if you are trying to print high quality art, go find a dye-sub printer and leave the consumer level printers to us hobbyists. This isn't a perfect printer, but a very good one for the price.
Its for other laptops DOESNT FIT ANY MACBOOKS ! Not what i expected at all.And it is really hard to set the combination lock code. >..&lt;
I've had this All-in-one for about 3 weeks now and have copied, scanned, faxed and printed with it. All functions are easy to use and the results were good. I replaced both my printer and scanner with this unit and am very happy with the results. I would recommend this printer for anyone looking for this kind of functionality.
If you have lots of time to waste, this program will take it all. I did not find it friendly at all. I've yet to produced anything even close to the pictures they show in their box ! For under $70 bucks, it has a lot of features which I enjoyed, such as the true 3D modeling feature and the different camera's views. I would consider the output of this software to be more as 'sketches' than as a final presentation. I consider myself an average computer user, so may be it's all my fault, I don't know.I coud not draw a spiral staircase, vaulted ceilings was hopeless, changing the roof peaks and valleys, forget it !A better sofware is beyond my means, so at least I ended up with good 'sketches'.Happy playing !
Good product. However on arrival it had come out of its package and was loose in the outer paking box.
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 have loved, loved, loved this camera since I first used a borrowed unit nearly 2 years ago. I bought my own about 16 months ago and have had nothing but joy until about a week ago, when it suddenly began to malfunction. When I went looking for information, I found many people reported the same issue: a distorted, multi-color image appearing in both the large display and on the image.I very sadly started shopping for another camera in the Finepix F series when I came across a Fuji Service Advisory for this very problem. If you have this camera and have experienced this trouble, it is worth your time to read the advisory and have your camera repaired for no charge, even if it is out of original warranty[...]Other than this very serious malfunction, I have been very happy with this model and am especially fond of the 30fps video/audio feature. And it's hard to beat the excellent, high quality still images in such a small and simple package.
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.
Excelent device, very fast, I have tried other portable AP's before but nothing better than this D-Link, My wife is also happy all the time she uses internet at home.
I've been using this drive for about a month and so far it has functioned flawlessly. It's light and slim enough to carry in my briefcase and the added feature of not needing an AC adapter is noteworthy. In sum, highly recommended.
Easy to assemble and supports two monitors well. (I didn't use the second arm for a laptop or keyboard, but rather have a dual monitor setup) I love having the extra desk space under the monitors. I chose not to use the extension arms. Because of my desk setup, the arms interfered with the back of the desk hutch. But honestly I don't have much need to adjust the position of the monitors...I mostly wanted the extra space under the monitors!
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.
Percolator works very well and produces a full pot of coffee quickly. I am pleased with the product, but I think it is very overpriced.
I have no idea why there are complaints about this model. These earbuds are of equal quality as the ones than I receive with my Nano. The sound quality from Nano's earbuds are fantasic, but I could not keep them in my ears to save my life! I desperatly needed a new pair, so I bought Sony's MDR-Q22LP with ear headphones with interchangeable headphone caps. First of all they hurt my ears and, second, they do not firmly press against my ears. As a result, I would get leakage from annoying street noise. Also, it emphasizes too much on the base line. Then, I took a chance and purchased the less expensive MDR-J10 and I immediately fell in love with them. I gives me the same high sound quality as the original Nano earbuds, plus they won't fall off my ears and the ear loops are very comfortable. Further, there isn't an annoying third cord that loops around the back of the neck and connect to the two earbuds. I highly recommend this type of earbuds. Not very expensive. I say you don't need to spend a lot of money to get quality. If you're one of those audiophiles, who love to listen to techno, heavy metal or rap and enjoy hearing a pounding baseline; Then these earbuds are not for you. Earbuds designed to emphasize baseline, tend to drown out or over power other instruments. This model provides clean, crisp musical lines. I love to hear the subtle nuance of a piano, the crisp sound of an acoustic guitar, the soothig tones of a violin, the clear, elequent diction of the human voice, or a soulful saxaphone solo. Therefore, if this is your taste in music, then these earbuds are for you.
I won my I pod So the only way i could charge it was from my computer and that was not working with me!!! I was going on vacation and I couldn't bring my home computer with me so I went on amazon to find something that would work with my I pod and this is what i found It worked with me and I like the Price too..
I used this adaptor for less than a month and the housing broke off. The device also stopped working (stopped producing sound) right after it broke.
I could not get it to focus very well, and the image quality is not what I expected. I gave it to my 8 year old to play with as I could not use it.
I love B&W but I have to wait for my film from mail order developing. This product uses color chemicals, the same as the box or drugs stores for quick low cost developing.
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.
This works great, i bought the USB adapter as well. It took me less than 10 minuts to set up. The only problem is when i move the router near the 900 MHZ phone it stops working. So ihvae to move it away (6 feet) away from the phone.
The sound quality is good, however, the the fit is very awkward and they start to hurt your ears after about 15 minutes. I would not recommend for long runs/workouts. My suggestion is that you try these on to make sure they fit before you buy. Also, I tried to adjust the earbuds to make them fit better, and they cracked very easily.11/25 Update: Sound has started to go out intermittently. Would not recommend.
I purchased several of these frames for my wife's artistic endeavors. They are very nice frames. There is no distortion in the plastic and they are crystal clear and blemish free; the watercolors we currently have mounted are displayed at their best. The cardboard underpinings seemed a little chintzy, but worked well to support the paper.While not part of the product review, Adorama Camera is a top-notch retailer; they packaged the frames well and shipped them very quickly.
Very good product at a great price. Will do business with again!
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorIt works great and does everything it is supposed to do. I just wish that I could store more addresses than it does.
I was very pleased with the service I received. It was just as described and arrived quickly. What else can you ask for.
Not really sure what I read about some review. I got this from my brother which was not using it. My samsung is the 3rd series which has only 1 hdmi. Now I have 3.Even though the WDTV does not terminate the connection (it doesn't completely shutdown) this switch will change from my DVD to my WDTV and when necessary back to my DVD. I have no problems so far.The only thing I would not buy this gear is because you can find another switch in Amazon for 18 dolars and has remote control, it doesn't need a AC power, it is also a auto switch and cost 3 times less.But since it came free I am more then please to be using this switch. And it looks great on my rack.
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 !
Bought this camera to replace mine of the same model, that went missing a couple months ago.... it may be an old model now but wow, does it take great photos. I purchased a set of macro lenses for my first HP945 and the camera still takes the best macro pix ever. With my original camera I took THOUSANDS of photos and hope to do the same with this one. So glad I was still able to buy this camera, thanks Amazon!
this wireless system works great. i love being able to have my laptop with me downstairs (my desktop is upstairs) and have my music on the stereo, but i can control the stereo like an ipod. the reception is great (tho i've never tried to use it from a distance). i already have an inexpensive small speakers ipod docking station, but this great to have the sound from a 'real stereo.'
Seems like it came used... but still works great and not dirty or anything. Satisfactory, especially since they're discontinued.
this card is a good idea for cameras and phones such as nokia 6600 and n-gage and qd which benefit from this card i use it on my qd and i have 30 mp3 songs and 10 pics including 5 full lenght films will never get bored again and cheaper price than some shops there i recmmonded this card to all mmc compatible devices.
This headphones are fantastic. They are by far some of the best priced headphones of this type on the market. I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile, and I love these. They are flawless. Actually, I take that back. I removed the foam sheet in the headphones that keep the quality different to that of the 595s, which changes the quality significantly. Without that foam, they are flawless. Best headphones I've ever owned (though I haven't owned many)
I live 100+ miles from the desired TV station. This product was installed on a 60 foot tower, replacing a VHF deep-fringe antenna. It works well, went up easily, and I'm sure will continue working well into the future. I have no complaint.
It's a good satisfying unit, but when I'm recording on a channel, I cannot watch another different channel, and I am prompted either to stop recording or stay on the channel I'm recording.I do believe there are two tuners in it, right? Because there is an antena connector and a cable connector on the back. So when I'm recording a cable channel, why cannot I watch another channel from the antena?
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
I have listened to the product and am pleased with the sound that the speakers put out. I liked the Q45 because the speakers aren't real big as I bought the unit for my bedroom. I would have liked it if the unit had come with speaker mounts. I purchased some universal speaker mounts at Best Buy and had to pay almost $100.The unit being a 5 disc changer is quite large in width and length. It won't fit in just any entertainment center. If you're going to purchase an entertainment center or already have one, make sure the unit will fit, especially if you want it in a closed door compartment.The remote is easy to use and setup was a breeze.I have a Samsung DLP TV and am quite happy with that also. So far, Samsung has been great.
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.
This little router works as advertised! If what you want is the ability to share a cable or DSL broadband connection, then this box is the one for you. Sharing one IP address is a snap to setup; less than 15 minutes and you're up and operating.I, like many others, recommend strongly to get the latest firmware upgrade as many problems/issues are resolved with the more current release. Other than that, you should be good to go!
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
be sure to increase the contrast setting of your labeller or you will be disappointed in the print quality. Even with the contrast set high there are still some minor voids in the white print. (There is a note on this in the manual for the labeller, but not on the tape box).
Wonderful value. Everything about the product was as advertised. The crimps worked well, terminations worked well. I didnt use the meter at all.
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.
It's a memory card. It works fine. It came free with the camera. What else needs to be said.
I can't say enough about how great this little camera is! I bought it in anticipation of a 10 day trip to Europe and it outperformed even my high expectations. I've had some experience with photography, a few classes, and some nice cameras (all Canon's) in the past but this is my first digital.As I wanted to make sure I had enough coverage for the trip (hence the 5mp purchase), I added a 512 MB card and spare battery to my order. Just over 200 pictures later (at full resolution), I have the photo record of a lifetime! The images are clear and crisp and the color is excellent. Even on cloudy days the camera captured great shots. And even though I took the manual along, the camera is so intuitive I never had to use it. I played with the various settings throughout but if all you want is easy high quality images you'd never have to bother. I love that you can preview the pictures on screen and delete them if you're not satisfied. The battery is long lasting - one would take me through the day and charge up overnight (the extra was a little overkill but appreciated in situations where I couldn't immediately charge).Since returning from the trip, I've transferred the images to my laptop, uploaded the images to Ofoto to share with family and friends, written slide presentations to cd, and had pictures printed in 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10. All have amazing quality and have received great reviews from whoever has seen them. In fact, 7 framed pictures are in my office and many think they've been professionally taken and purchased! The quality of the camera and prints, coupled with the ease of use of the camera and software is outstanding.Recently, I purchased an iBook and Canon PIXMA ip3000 printer. The Canon connected to the iBook without installing the Canon software package and interfaces seamlessly with iPhoto. Although I haven't had a chance to print from the laptop yet I did connect my Digital Elph directly to the printer. On the sample paper that was included, I printed 3 images directly from the Elph. All are great, straight from the camera with no color alterations or cropping. I can't wait to see how they print with a little tweaking on the laptop!Well done Canon! This is a combination I anticipate having for a long time.
I've had a pair of these for quite a while and love them for work. They have good sound quality, but I can still hear if people talk to me, so they are the perfect work headphones. The clips are very comfortable, even with glasses on and they don't fall off.But, after several years, the casing on the cord between the two earphones has a couple of bad wear spots in them, so I was happy to find someone still selling these to get a replacement. I don't know what caused the wear spots. Could be the material or it could be I caught them on something.
when the disc is spinning in the dvd player, it makes a high pitch noise sound to the speakers.I would not recommand this dvd player.
Great Prints - all kinds of paper. Printing on both sides is awesome! Ink cartridges are cheap to buy, it almost doesn't pay to re-fill - but I do anyway.
Love it. I can also use it with a mini USB cable to charge my Motorola RAZR phone. the extra iPod cable makes it a no brainer. I would/will buy this product again (need one for my wife.)
This was a great value for the money. Much less than I would have paid in the stores.
I bought this filter after owning a number of other filters, both uncoated and multicoated. When I took this filter out of the packaging, I could tell it was exceptionally well-made. The glass is clean and the case is metal. I will not buy another brand of filter anymore.
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.
Ok, i'm not the average fotographer, but i'm the average amateur, and i like this filter very much.
I HAVE ENJOYED THE SERVICE THAT HAVE GOTTEN.YOU ARE RIGHT ON TIME AND YOU DO RIGHT BY YOUR PRODUCTS.THANX AGAIN I WILL ALWAYS BE A CUSTOMER
I disagree with the only other review for the V-Pod. The Volume range is quiet to very loud and the controls are easy to use.The video screen is clear.The appearance is very nice and it has some pretty cool features like radio, video and mic.The weight is nice also.There are two features I don't like.One is that the headphones "in" jack is smaller than normal jacks preventing use of other headphones at least with out an adapter and the jack is on the side rather than the top or bottom which makes armband mounting ackward. Second, while in "music" mode, scanning through music files doesn't appear to be as user friendly as the IPOD but I have only owned the VPOD for one day and have more investigating to do. Over all I think this is a good buy.
We bought two of these as a family Christmas gift to use at the beach next summer. Of course we &quot;played&quot; with them to test them. My 9 year old got the hang of it in just a few minutes. The talk confirmation tone is very handy. The clarity is unbelievable for the price. The range seems fine. I just ordered a third radio because we are so please with the product. They don't seem to eat up batteries like some other electronics products do. We have used the radio's for the past week very regularly and we haven't needed to change the batteries. I am ordering the battery pack just to make sure we have a fresh pack available. These are fun, easy to use 2 way radios that really are alot clearer than I expected. For years I used a regular 2 way radio communication system in my business. The clarity of these radio's were just as good! Great product for a great price! Great way for you to have the ability to communicate to your family from a short distance whether on a trip to the mall or just in the neighborhood. The are compact and will fit in a pocket or purse.
My old 17" was getting pink..decided to try 19" widescreen. Arrived today..set up easy..a beautiful monitor..Do not hestiate to buy one of these. It is bright and I don't see one missing pixel. A real value.
I have been sleeping in earplugs every night for over 20 years since my husband snores. I've used at least 10 other brands, but like these the best. They remove the most noise and they are very comfortable.
Before getting this mouse I had the logitech mx800 wireless mouse. Which was a great product but it's getting too old and worn out and the battery doesn't hold a charge as long as it used to so I found this one.Pro's: Two rechargable batteries (one charges while you're useing the other one), stylish, on mouse adjustable dpi which is great in gaming when you need that extra quick turning power. Especially good for use in ground turrets on BF2142 and tanks on COD5 as at max dpi it makes them turn way faster. No interference! at least none that I've noticed.Con's: Batteries take 8-10 hours to charge. If you have no life and game the whole day you'll reach a point where the one in the mouse is dead and the one in the charger isn't finished. They did include a quick charge feature but those reduce the overall lifespan of the battery if used too much.
Even though I just returned the item, I still feel that it is a great product. The reason that I returned the product was that I needed a GPS that ran on regular batteries instead of being re-chargeable. I feel that if I am really out exploring and was completely turned around, and then all of the sudden the battery dies on you, your in real big trouble. Other than that, I would highly recommend this product. I am going to purchase a different Magellan GPS that runs on regular batteries.
Worked great out of the box. The memory comes well package with all the instructions you need to install the memory and get things up and running. It was so simple and everything worked the first time as expected.
This device is super tiny, and I made it even tinier by surgically removing the "monitor thru" cable (which would never get used by myself), along with the non composite outputs, which lessened the bulk and of course voided my warranty. Well the unit I got was used, and it had a "crushed" brightness switch - a testament to its fragile nature, but I had one just like it on another scrapped device and replaced it easily (surface mount pushbutton). It is easy to use, requires no drivers and does not slow down the PC whatsoever. I just wish they would make it with a miniature TV transmitter in it! -(I may add that ability...)Anyway the unit has good scan conversion for playing DIVX (how I tested it!) and since my laptop (toughbook) only supports 1024x768 it is ideal, but if your machine is "larger" then you need to be aware it will not support higher resolutions!The unit gets a little warm when operating, I expect that is normal since there are "vent" holes/slits in the casing. And the casing itself is incredibly cheap made, it has no screws at all- simply presses together! I think if there was any other device like it I would have chosen a tougher unit, but there is not one presently. And if there was it would certainly cost more. I have yet to reinforce this casing by setting a bead of "goop outdoor adhesive" at the seams (from the inside) which will set to form a "frame" and hold the case together at the same time. (goop is non conductive and works great even on top of chips & it is somewhat thermal conductive, so if you do this on the chip, you may implant a strip of metal for a heat-pipe.) I will only do this in case the housing gives me problems, as I expect it should not harm the PCB when it does break off, then anything else is easy to fix...The cables are long enough to put your PC on top of a TV and the USB and MONITOR "in" cable are the same length, the quickplay unit will dangle behind the set, but it works perfectly even if it is cheaply housed.I rate it high because my $5000 laptop did not come with TV out. (thanks Panasonic! At least it is rainproof...) And there is no other scan converter that does not require a power supply. This one is simple as can be to use and hook up.I recommend it, but I suggest being careful with it physically...--- something that is hard for a Toughbook owner to do...
We do get better reception on our cordless phone than we had with the old rechargeable battery pack. So I guess that's an endorsement. What can I say, it's a battery, I'm not going to wax poetic.
Yeah its just an electrical cord, but Amazon has it for a third of the price compared to the Comp USA price of 24.99.
The keyboard isn't too bad. Never had any trouble with it. The mouse is another story. It frequently needed to be reset with the receiving base. I used this combo to control my home theater PC, so I placed the receiving base by the computer about 5 feet away from where I sit. Everytime I needed to reset it, that involved playing with cabling to pull the receiving base out to a position where I can hit the &quot;reset&quot; button. Anyone who has an intricate wiring setup for their PC/Stereo/TV can appreciate that this is a hassle. Eventually, I grew bored of playing this game and stretched the receiving base out to the coffee table. Sure, there was an ugly cord stretched out in the middle of the room, but I was sick of having to dig it out.Another problem with the mouse is that it seems to go to &quot;sleep&quot; after 20 minutes of inactivity. Which means moving it does nothing. You have to click a button to wake it up. I've had a screensaver running and having to click a button to wake up the mouse has ended up sending that mouse click to an application running under the screensaver. I try to use the keyboard to turn off the screensaver before waking the mouse.If that wasn't annoying enough, the mouse NEVER EVER worked! It was flaky. I'd right click on the desktop, not move the mouse at all, and by the time the menu popped up, I was unable to move the mouse pointer. Distance from the RF base had nothing to do with this, as I was able to duplicate this 1&quot; away from the base. In the middle of a mouse operation, the mouse would stop working. This happens every time I use it. Imagine the frustration of trying to control a DVD app, hitting the seek button, then having the mouse stop working when you need to hit play again. I have never owned such a difficult to use mouse, wireless or otherwise. I eventually lost my temper with it one day and through it down the stairs. Remarkably, this seemed to fix it, although temporarily.I have since paid up for the Gyration wireless combo and am happy I did. The keyboard may find another use in my house, but I cannot get the mouse out of my sight quick enough. Basically, if having a mouse is important to you, walk away from this combo.
I bought this to provide audio playback in my vehicle for my new Sony Ericsson W580i. I had previously used a Griffin iTrip with an iPod 3G 20GB to broadcast tunes to my car; the interface was horrible and the transmitter was underpowered. Not a good product to use. My sister uses a Kensington transmitter for her iPod Nano (the Kensington FM transmitter with the iPod dock connector) and it seems to work very nicely.PROS:I like the tuner and the preset buttons...much better idea than other tuner mechanisms in competing products. Cord is adequately long. Transmit power is very nice; I've used it in my vehicle and my wife's vehicle, and it can seem to drown out almost any strong FM signal. As a result, I don't find myself needing to use the tuner or the presets as often as I would have thought.CONS:This thing cuts out when it doesn't detect a significant signal within 10 seconds (a threshold which is regrettably not user-modifiable). That means if the transitions between songs are soft, or a song is not adequately normalized, the transmitter powers itself down. The only way I've found to turn it back in is to unplug/replug it into the outlet. This was VERY distracting on a car trip, whether I was the driver or the passenger. I had the volume set to about 75-80% of max, but it didn't seem to matter; every few songs, it died on me. HORRIBLE. If I raised the volume above 75%, I got the expected audio distortion (which is identical to what I received when using the Griffin iTrip) but the tuner didn't turn itself off as often. So the user has to play an elaborate game with volume to prevent this feature from interrupting your music, or you have to be lucky enough to have an audio source that can normalize its output.It also has some kind of Arielle signal processing chip inside to theoretically make the sound better. From what I could tell, it sounded as if the audio was continually being adjusted (treble slightly up and down, stereo widening in and out) depending on the frequency balance of the music. This would be similar to buying a digital camera that applied too much color compensation and noise smoothing; I expected a faithful facsimile of the original audio, not a frequency-tweaked estimate.I would never recommend this product to anyone...it is a shame that the actual FM transmitter is such high quality, but the "features" get in the way. Also such a shame that Kensington is a relatively high-end choice in iPod/MP3 accessories...definitely not the case for this device.
I use this receiver for music and tv/movies. I cannot believe the 1-star reviews! This machine has allowed me to find a new appreciation for my music. All of the features are great, and the power has been all I need to power 5 speakers in my main room, plus 12 more in 5 other rooms and my deck (with zone 2).I'd recommend reading the CNET review and getting a broader perspective.
Product arrived quickly and was easy to install. Windows recognized new memory with no problem. Now, all I have to do is wait for my rebate.
This littel card holds so much junk, Don't know if i will ever fill it up and it is so fast!!! WOW I ordered 2, picture any one, Thanks.
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.
This receiver is an excellent choice as the center piece of your home theater experience.the amplifer section features high current high power low impedence drive.The unit sports a 4 ohm switch,which helps in driving difficult speaker loads,or mutiple speaker connections...the yamaha delivers real world power into difficult loads.Many receivers such as sony, wimp out because of current limiting protection circuits,that are built into most recivers.I use this as my second stereo hook-up,and i really find it a pleasure to watch movies or listen to music..this model has been dicontinued,but is still available
It would be nice to have a low price for buying cases already containing the blank inserts, but understandably uncreased ones work much nicer. I didn't like having to buy the inserts separately adding to the total price spent. The package came great. I also wish fewer cases at time could be purchased more practically. Not everything is needed in bulk and I don't like paying a price so close to bulk to just get a couple with all the extras I don't need. I also suggest protecting the product a little more from the unwrapping process that generally needs a knife.
This noise-canceling headphones work fine but does not produce the best noise-canceling headphones around. It cuts down the amount of noise in a flight, but still not enough.
What to say? Its a cable. Its cheap. It works. Nice...
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!
Photo refills are an excellent way to expand your photo album and save money. Several photo refills can be added to each album and they are very easy to use.
This thing holds tight, never had any problems with it and I've used it while running outside as well as inside.Recommend it to all.
I adore this laptop cooling pad. It's super quiet, and you don't have to worry about losing a USB slot because the plug for the cooler has another slot built into it.My laptop is running *so* much better now. Love it.
I find this scanner to be as good or better than advertised. It produces excellent results when scanning color and black and white photos as well as slides and color 35mm negatives.
i ran into a problem in that this lense will not work with the sony alpha (a330) in auto mode, flash on. It will only work in auto mode, flash off. a check using google found a few other users with the same problem. I took this lense on vacation and used it in sunny conditions w/o a problem. Now i tested it indoors. No dice.I thought I had a bad lense, now it appears to be a manufacturing defect. it is either try and get it re-chipped or get something else. i'm looking at getting a tamron lense instead.
Wait... CDs? What are those things??? I'm sure that's what the next generation will be saying someday. But for my 13 year old car CD player (which I've had in all of my five cars over the years), it's saying "thank you" for the cleaning it received from using this cleaner! Thankfully my CD player could always play the audio CD-Rs I threw at it (despite its age -- a 1998 model), but in the past year or so CD-Rs wouldn't play as well, then, not at all. I tried regular audio CDs and they wouldn't play either, so I determined to clean the laser lens rather than relegate my CD player to the scrap pile. Turns out this was the problem, and it plays audio CD-Rs just fine once again!Admittedly I prefer to use the audio input on my CD player to listen to an mp3 player, but when the batteries die, I'm stuck without music. Not anymore... thanks Allsop!
This product malfunctioned. The problem appears to be with the electronic contacts in the cartridge, obviously a manufacturer's defect. Returned it for credit.
Just built a new pc over the holidays, but had a hard time finding a keyboard which we all liked. I had been using an old Dell keyboard which we all hate. My wife and I had been to several stores and did not like what we tried....wireless, laptop style, waves, oversized, etc. Seems no one makes a simple standard keyboard anymore. I finally took a chance and ordered this keyboard based on reviews for actual typing. So far it's been a good choice. My wife and I both like it, which is unusual.Keyboard is USB only which is what I wanted. With my new pc I also abandoned my wireless mouse and went USB with a Logitech MX518. Much better response with USB and no batteries.As far as the lights, I initially turned them off because I found them annoying. That turned out to only be the case in daylight or with room lights on. In the dark with room lights off they work fine. Turned out to be a good keyboard for either straight typing or for gaming in the dark. Keyboard has blue, red or purple lights (and an off switch for my wife) with a dimmer knob for brightness control.Giving it 5 stars so far.
I was always uptight about my iPod getting scratched or broken and I almost wouldn't take it out of my room, but with the case I can be a little more relaxed. The kickstand feature is great for watching videos so you don't have to hold it. I bought the black color and it looks very stylish. So I give it 5 stars for being functional, feesable, and most-importantly good looking.
I ordered this product back in 2007. Our DVR had to be connected to a phone jack per our service provider. With no phone jack anywhere near the location of the TV/DVR we needed a fix that would not require us to run lines down our walls. We have 12 foot ceilings and trying to run wire is nearly impossible for a DIYer. This product has been in use since purchase and is still working great to date!
This keyboard/mouse is awesome !!!I was a logitech ergo user before, and was cautious about switching to this one. However, this set exceeded all my expectations.Extremely convenient.Function keys are awesome.Everything where you'd expect it.Good wireless range, long battery life (and i'm using it all day).Soft sensitive mouse. No key delays or even wake up time.One more little thing - if you have S-PVA monitor then letters on the keyboard will almost "glow" in the dark. Much better then even macbook pro lighted keyboard.Can't praise it enough.
I bet your just like I was when I first looked at the Polk PSW505, Tired of your crappy 8 inch joke of a sub. You need something more powerful, something that will put the fear of God into the heart of anybody that dares walk into your theatre while the Dark Knight is playing. Rather than that dull thud your crappy 8 inch gives you. So what did I do like many others? Searched Amazon for the highest rated subwoofer and wow! Up pops the Polk PSW505 with 5 star reviews by the hundreds. The stats and specs on this bad boy make it sound like an angry beast out of hell! Does it actually sound like an angry beast? Absolutely....... A dying onePhase 1 (maybe I just got a bad unit?)On July 1st I buy they beautiful Polk PSW505 the box is HUGE take the sub out and wow! Its looks like a monster EXACTLY what I wanted, I go and plug the bad boy in. Not being a stranger to good home audio (actually I'm completely obsessed with it) I turn the sub on and play music at a low level to break it in for about 50 hours. Heck yea! My sub was sounding awesome! Its family movie time my sub is a killer, time to show off! I throw in dark Knight on blu ray. Not being a complete idiot I turn my sub just past volume. A scene hits a low frequency as batman always does, and my sub craps its pants. Worst sound I have EVER heard from a subwoofer! Port Noise/ muddy/port turbulence it was like the sub died on that note. It did it again and again and again. Now I'm pissed! I thought this sub was a heavy hitter! What is this nonsense! Later I found that sounds below 30 hertz this sub simply cannot reproduce, which is average for this price range. The issue here is the sound that the sub DOES make while failing to make this frequency will wake the dead, and those zombies will tell you go get a better sub! However all those Amazon reviews can't be wrong can they? So I use my Amazon Prime and request an exchange and before I even put my subwoofer in its box amazon has already sent out a replacement subwoofer to me for free and it would arrive the next morning (Love you Amazon!)Phase 2 ( 2nd sub is the charm?)On July 15th my second Polk PSW505 sub arrives at home, now it's time to see how this sub is really supposed to sound. I spend about 100 hours breaking it in at low to medium volumes, but I'm working everyday over the summer and I just don't have time to really listen. On day I come home and my brother is playing Battlefield 3 on ps3 (dolby digital) and I hear the port noise every time a grenade goes off or a tank fires ugghhh not again! Sounds terrible!! I even tried tightening the screws on the amplifier to make sure nothing was loose. However my summer job was over and I didn't have money or time to replace it again and I figure maybe this is just how subs sound in this price range and I give it a rest and just settle for the muddy terrible air filled lows that rear port produces.Phase 3 (How is a $130 no name sub destroying my Polk PSW505?)My home theatre system is completePolk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)(Love it)Denon AVR-2113CI Networking Home Theater Receiver with AirPlay and Powered Zone 2(epic)Polk Audio Monitor 70 AM7025-B 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)(awesome)Bic America Bic Venturi Dv 84 8" Tower Speaker(great)Subwoofer Polk PSW505 (expensive disappointment)Now it's time for a theater for the common space ( my A tier speakers are not to be shared)I go online and buy a Dayton Audio 12 inch sub woofer with 5 satellite speakers for $190 from parts express and hook it up to my old Onkyo tsd494 reciever. Sounds awesome! I make the ill fate of putting my #1 ranked Polk PSW505 up against my Dayton 12 inch powered sub included in the set. The Dayton (downward firing port) destroys the Polk (rear firing port)! The Polk sub begins to distort at half volume on my receiver. I turned my receiver all the way up with the Dayton ( which I have never dreamed of doing before) and it handled it like a champ. I was in a state of complete shock and denial.This sub kicks and for $130 please send Dayton an a letter apologizing for robbing them because its just wrong how good this sub sounds for that price!Phase 4 (overcoming denial)To make a long story short I called Polk and began replacing all the parts on my sub to fix the port noise issue. First I replaced the cabinet, with a new one Polk shipped to me, and it fixed nothing. Then I replaced the driver with a new one Polk sent to me, still sounds like complete crap. Then Polk told me to try to seal the port with insulation, and then it sounded like a muffled distorted P.O.S. Polk got so frustrated they told me to send my sub in to their warehouse so they could take a look.Phase 5 (Finding a new true love called the F12)While being depressed that my Polk sub was gone, (being looked at by Polk specialist) I decide to buy a new one. I look at theBIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwooferwhich is the runner up in reviews. What do I have to lose? If it sucks I can just send it back to amazon for free and settle for my PSW505 for the rest of my miserable existence. The F12 comes in and man does this sub bang! Sounds sooo amazing right out of the box no break in period this subwoofer obliterates the Polk I had broken in for 6 months! This sub came out the box a killer! Handled Dark Knights lows like it was a happy hearted children's special, no struggles! Music has a clean punch! As soon as my Polk sub comes back in I'm going to put it on amazon and sell it to one of those suckers that skipped over my review, take that money and buy another F12!!Moral of the storyif you want a good 12 inch sub for $130 buy the Dayton 12 inch on parts express (free shipping)if you want more power and also have clean lows go get the Bic F12 $198If you are an slobbering 16 year old idiot and all you want your sub to do is make a loud bang-like sound go get the Polk PSW505Possible questions"You just hate Polk"- false, my Polk monitors 70's are amazing as is my Polk center"Maybe it's your receiver"- False, I tried the PSW505 on 3 different receivers Onkyo, Pioneer, and Denon."You just set it up wrong on your receiver" False I have audyssey Multi EQ on my 2013 receiver and also set it to THX standards"Placement is crucial" of course it is that's why I did the sub crawl"Could be the shape of your room" False, used the sub in the basement, bedroom, commonspace, even kitchen, sounded terrible everywhere" You work for BIC America" Then why do I promote a Dayton sub?" You work for Dayton audio" Then why do I promote a BIC America sub?" you just are hearing it wrong" false, my mom, dad, brother, sister and girlfriend all agreed that the Dayton sounded better than the Polk, they don't have special technical skills, they just have common sense and ears." You have a bad sub LFE cable" Nope use the #1 ranked sub cable on Amazon [[ASIN:B003FW0WIK Mediabridge Ultra Series Subwoofer Cable - ( 8 Feet ) - Dual Shielded with RCA to RCA Gold Plated Pro Grade Connectors]Another note- notice how Polk has discontinued this product? go look on Polk.com and count how many 12 inch subs they are producing with rear ports? Not one, Polk saw that the rear ported sub design they have had terrible port noise and completely discontinued this sub and all others with rear ports and turned from its wicked ways.And for that, we say thank you
O controle &eacute; realmente &oacute;timo! H&aacute; muitos anos sempre quiz ter um desses. E estou muito satisfeito com a aquisio.
I have not received this item. It is 16 days late, what's the problem? Please contact me and rectify this situation. Thanks
Great coffee pot. Timely shipping. The pot makes great coffee and the paper filters keep my coffee free of grounds. I love an electric percolator.
From cellphone and also the pager era I began my love affair with Motorola. Don't need to read much farther into my review to get to the meat of it. Sometimes companies make a lousy product even though they have others that are great! Don't Buy These! They fall into the former categoryI needed them quickly (to give my in-laws time to practice using them before we went on a cruise) so when I went to their house for the weekend I bought them from the hated "Best Buy". I am returning all 4! (2 sets of 2 handsets). Here was my experience:I went in and saw the Midland and the Cobra along side the Motorola. Not knowing much of Midland, but recognizing Cobra from their history with low-end phones and electronics, I opted with the very stylish Motorola T6500R's. I know. Big Mistake! I am a computer programmer and very intelligent, but when confronted with products I do not undestand, I go for the brand name. Which is something that can be forgiven if, as now, you find out what the problem is and correct it.I took them home and recharged them. First things first: The feel in your hand. EXCELLENT. They feel as good as they look. I purchased these to go on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera and to maintain contact both on the boat and in the ports: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo san Lucas. We wanted to make sure we did not "lose" my in-laws (really! I mean it! No, really ....)Anyway. Charged them up and turned them on. They come with a plastic-encased group of 3 AA rechargable batteries that fit nicely (and only one way--they are keyed) in the dual-purpose battery compartment. This is nice: if you are out and running around and your charge goes down, simply buy 3 AA alkaline batteries and go on your way. There is no problem if you forget you have the NORMAL NON-RECHARGABLE AA batteries in the case if you put it in the charging stand. Unlike other units, the physical metal conductors to charge the battery pack are actually built into the pack, not the handset. If you put it batteries, the charger makes no connection to the handset. If you put in the rechargable battery pack, 2 silver contacts from the battery pack contact the charging stand and VOILA the unit charges. Fitting the handset into the recharger is a nightmare, though! It must be generic and able to fit several different Motorola products (production outsourced to Giant Int'l Ltd--so if you thought this was a genuine Motorola built item, you are mistaken. The entire Talkabout line are outsourced for production) as the dual-compartment charger has 2 inserts in each compartment and no indication of which one to use for the T6500R's. I am a smart person though so I chose the one that looked like it best fit and inserted it. Then I attempted to insert the T6500R's. I say attempted because the bottom of the handset is rounded and thus does not seat well in any direction. After you get it to EXACTLY the right position (look on the charger to watch for the LED to light up) the the hard part (of charging, that is) is over.Next item: Bad red LCD backed screen. Hard to read in ANY light and impossible in the sunlight. Settings were easy enough. Channel, sub-channel, vibrate, NOAA broadcasts, etc. However, the advertised QT (ensures no one can talk through your handset unless they are using a compatible Motorola handset) does not work unless you hit the PTT (push to talk) button (or the CALL button), wait about 3 seconds and begin speaking. My in-laws are new to technology and are used to experiencing walkie-talkies when their kids were young. Therefore this is unusual. They automatically want to push the button and talk. So, the first part of what they say is immediately lost.I say "first part". I am assuming I actually caught a portion of what they said. This brings me to the second major flaw. This unit contains a HORRIBLE speaker. If the volume is too low then you can't hear it. Too high and it is garbled beyond your ability to understand it. We were really hard-pressed to find a happy medium. AND, in a noisy room, it would've been impossible to hear anything.Some merchants list these as 5 mile radios. The packaging says 10. The 1 watt GMRS suggests about 5-10. We got less than 1. Directly over a lake. In vehicles on the I-5, we drove less than 2 miles from their house (which is DIRECTLY ON the interstate) and got no signal.I got back to my house in San Jose (on top of Communications Hill...the largest "hill" in the area) and could not communicate to my spouse less than 1/2 mile away while he was coming up our road!Since the weekend, I have spent all my extra time on Amazon.com and Consumer Reports reviewing all the offerings. (the latter, Consumer Reports' reviews are from July in 2002!) So, I think I am going to return these and purchase the Midland 5 watt GXT500's from Amazon. Remember, doubling the wattage (in this case MORE than doubling) does not give double the signal. As another others have stated, increasing wattage increases only another portion of the distance--ie: 2 watts to 4 watts does NOT double the distance the signal can reach.)Hope this reveiw helps you.
router WRVS4400NMy router failled and i try to fix it Downgrade router from 2.0.2.1 to 2.0.1.3, reset it to factory defaults and put the settings back manually, but finally this is not was possible.CU did testing and the router continue with the same problem.I tried disabling IPS and setting in the wireless, but still the sameproblem. I determined that the router is defected.My advised to get get router RV220W which anexcellent choice.
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.
I traded up from a nikon d100 and its been great. a little trouble at first. a very expensive long lens i bought was out of adjustment and vinnetting. it took me a little while to figure out and i sent it back. they broke it down and re-installed the elements and its been fine ever since. news photography - aerial photography - artwork. no problems with extreme cold (15F soaked) , moisture, heat or heavy use. with a 1.4 lens its almost like night vision. stuff that i can barely see well enough to focus comes out well lit and not blurred while handheld. BTW i don't recommend a nikon.
I purchased the Brother MFC 3100C about two months ago and have been very pleased with it.Text Quality:The text looks sharp as in laser printers when you use cheap inkjet paper. I highly recommend buying inkjet paper( I bought a ream [$$$] and got another one for free. The sheets are heavier, which eliminates show-through and give documents a better feel and more durability). But the text looks good in regular multi-purpose paper too.Photo Quality:The photo output is excellent, using photo paper, but even in regular paper it looks nice. I printed some pictures and it looks very nice for a multi-functioning device.Fax:It is very easy to send faxes through this machine. You can send several pages at once. Just place them on the feeder, dial the number (there's a speed dial feature for #s you frequently send faxes to) and press the Black or Color Fax Start button. I never sent color faxes, so I don't know if it works.Scanner:The scanner is very powerful since it can scan images up to 2400 dpi of resolution. I scanned several photos and some text too and I have been satisfied with the results. (Tip: to scan photos, use "Paper Port" that comes with it. You have more control over the scanned pictures.)Conclusion:You can't go wrong with the MFC-3100C. Unlike Lexmark and HP multifunction centers, it features individual cartridges, so you won't have to waste ink if only one color runs out. In addition to that, I have printed a LOT of documents, including photos, and there's still more than half of ink to use. This "printer" is a ink saver!! Unless you really need a flatbed, I recommend it to anyone looking for a multi-functioning device. You won't regret it...
Just what I ordered. The Tiffen 82mm N D Filter is a great product. It will suite my needs perfectly!
this is a wonderful filter.clean your front element, place this filter on it, and now you never have to think about it again. the thread fit is very good on both ends of it.the canon 67mm cap fits on the front of this filter perfectly. there's even a slight raised metal lip so that the cap doesn't sit against the filter glass.well engineered, and worth the money.
These are awesome for a football game and that's where I take them there freaking awesome at TENNESSEE FOOTBALL GAMES
I owned a Canon Powershot A40 for a few years and was always happy with the resulting pictures. The A95 is almost the same camera, but has 5 mega pixels instead of 2.1. There are some differences in the features, i.e., the A95 has more features, and an improved movie function. My use of the camera is basically regular pictures of the family, holidays, etc. The panorama feature is one that I've used as well. There is software with the A95 that allows a user to edit their pictures. One thing that the A95 does allow is for better enlargements. The 5 mega pixels will give decent resolution for 8 x 10 prints. The A95, like the A40 allows you to use regular AA batteries and also the compact flash card (which I already had). The A95 is the same size as the A40. The price of the A95 is also attractive.
Great product, great price. This low cost ball performs equal or better than its higher priced brand counterparts. Long and straight on drives and responsive on the more delicate short shots.
This product is truly amazing. I have been consistenly using this product over 6 years now and it is still holding up very well. During that time I have used it almost everywhere I used it in the..... in dorms, apartments, house...travelling abroad in different states and countries. Also, I used it in work and in the hotel rooms.From all that time using it, I know this product very well. FOR THE SIZE and PORTABILITY, the sound is amazing. It is rich and full. Yes, I agree the bass is sort of lacking but I can not complain because of its size..... So let's talk about the size. Simply amazing. You can fold it up and place it in the luggage and trust in me you will still have plenty of room in your luggage because it is sooo small and light. I believe its size and portability really shines.The features is very simple and straightforward to use. I however believe the remote control is crappy but I DO NOT use the remote control at all since I usually sit right next to the speaker. Also, I have never used it in the battery mode so I am not sure how it functions.On top of all that, I did not purchase this product NEW. At that time, the price was over my budget. So I purchase this item refurbished. Even all those years, this refurbished item still operate without any problem.Overall, this is just an amazing product and it is worth every penny i paid for it. After 6 years later, this model is really outdated but I am still satisfy using this product. The power adapter connection is breaking down. However, instead of going and purchasing a new speaker, I am just going to purchase a new adapter in ebay and keep this speaker because it is just fine. Altec Lansing really impressed me and when (if ever) this speaker breaks down.....I will go and purchase another Altec Lansing speaker.
WALL CHARGER BURNED UP MY NANO FIFTH GENERATION. TOTALLY RUINED IT. I GUESS IF YOU WANT TO BUY A NEW NANO AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT ITS FOR YOU, FOR ME VERY COSTLY STUPID MISTAKE BUYING THIS PRODUCT.
My cable does not have the C2G logo on the clip as was mentioned by some other reviewers leading me to think I got a generic brand and not what is actually advertised? But it works better than my old cables so I'm just slightly complaining ha..
I do transcription, so I use this headset 8-10 hours a day. It's very comfortable and light. The sound quality is excellent, and so far I have had no problems whatsoever (besides soaking one side of the earphone in my coffee cup; once it dried out, it was fine). Takes a licking, keeps on ticking. I've tried doing the speech recognition program in word, and even though these worked fine, the program definitely needs help. I think I've had these a month. I had the same kind before, and they lasted about a year before the wire broke on one side of the headphones. Will see how long these last. I've tried other headsets that lasted only a few months. Its frustrating, but seems to be a common problem with all headsets is the wires breaking. I've tried enough to know. These seem to have lasted the longest. I definitely would recommend them. For someone who doesn't use them like I do, they would probably last a LOT longer.
A summary of the issues with the G7:Battery life - people have complained that each battery only lasts a few days before needing to be recharged. I don't feel this as a big problem, because they give you two battery packs, so you can keep one in the recharger. It only takes a few seconds to swap, but it does add an element of extra hassle. There is little risk of running out of battery life at a crucial moment because there's a battery gauge.Scroll wheel - Logitech added a left-scroll-click and a right-scroll click to their scroll wheelI. There have been complaints that it is easy to accidentally hit one of those rather than the middle downward click, and I found that to be true. It's mildly annoying.I also don't like the scroll wheel itself: it's a little big. The grooves are made such that it clacks and does not move smoothly when it is rolled quickly.Firefox compatibility - The "back" and "forward" commands that you can program don't seem to work with Firefox. This is a real setback, but you can work around it by assigning the backspace keystroke to the button.Now onto the good things:-I haven't had any problems with the G7 not working on any particular surface. It works flawlessly on my slightly bumpy wood tabletop.-People have had issue with the surface, which is a glossy plastic, being unpleasant to a sweaty hand. I personally like it; and it makes the mouse look ridiculously good.- Lots of programmable options: you can set keystroke assignments, scrolling options, and much more to the various buttons. You can set a button to minimize or close the window you're in, for example.- The pads at the bottom are as good as advertised, really slick. It makes the mouse move with a smoothness that feels great.-Changing the sensitivity on the fly is very well-implemented. The LEDs tell you exactly what sensitivity you're on, and you can set up to 5 different sensitivities with the software. There are 3 settings pre-set out of the box, which work fine as well.- No delays. No wireless lag. Pick it up, put it down, the mouse works seamlessly.- Accurate. Really really accurate.It's not for everyone. I think this is a pretty exhaustive summary of the G7, so decide for yourself whether it's worth getting.
As usual, Logitech presents an excellent product with packaging worthy of any retail store shelf space. The packaging screams "Buy me, I'm worth every penny!" And, when I had the remote sitting on my coffee table next to two other touchscreen controllers that cost twice as much, the Harmony 1000 was selected by many of my friends as the coolest looking of the bunch.Pros* Logitech continues to improve their set-up software to make it easier than ever with new tutorial presentation and worksheets* Slick, chrome design & color touchscreen* Activity control makes it easy for everyone to use* High contrast color screen* Tilt sensor automatically activates backlight & touchscreen* No graphic design skills required as with other touchscreen controllersCons* Charging base guides the remote into place but does not lock it* Web based set-up software requires internet connection* Landscape (wide) format requires two hand operation for complete control* More hard buttons next to the screen would make use even easier* Limited customization of touchscreen
I bought this product just over a year ago, and an evening bowl of popcorn has become an addiction since then. You have complete control over what your popcorn is like. I pop the kernels without oil. Often there are three or four unpopped kernels in the bottom. You save a ton in popcorn costs as well as avoiding all those nasty chemical additives that affect the taste of pre-bagged microwave popcorn.If you pop it without oil like I do, you can drizzle on some oil or melted butter if you like. I use a Misto oil sprayer (available on Amazon) to add a thin layer of oil, then sprinkle on a bit of salt or some popcorn seasoning from the store, shake it all up a bit, and enjoy!
My CD player was very dusty and it would not play very clearly. I used this product and it helped greatly.
Nice product for active kids. Has good sound. The color helps seperate it from other headphones of other family members in the home.
I've used this hub and another just like it (one at the office and one at home) for about seven years with classic and Intel Macs, and it has been rock-solid. It's small enough to be unobtrusive, but has enough USB plugs to be useful. Since it's a powered hub, I never have "not enough power to operate this device" problems with any USB device I plug in (and that includes a 320-GB USB hard drive). It's true that the blue power-indicator light is a bit bright, though I don't find this distracting.
I love it! I work in a office where MOST radios can not get a signal. This one comes in nice and clear!
This is a good product. I've been using it on my cell phone for a while now. I have had no problems with it at all.
This is a company that goes above and beyond if there is any issue with their products. They simply will replace with no questions asked.
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.
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.
bought the transcend flash card because i wanted a tad more room on the card ..andthe price was right .. been happy with it ever since
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.
Normally I don't take the time to write a review on any product but this is an exception. I just bought this camera ... (factory refurbished). I've owned Sony FD88, FD91, and Nikon 950 and without a doubt, this is the absolute BEST camera I've ever owned! The shots it takes are phenomenal! These shots coupled with a photo quality printer (I use an Epson 820) are as good or better than film. I'm no phoographer...I consider myself a point-and-shoot kind of guy but the pictures I've taken with this camera have all turned out great.I think the users guide is well written. It's not as difficult as one would think being that it's over 200 pages. The menu is easy to navigate as well. Battery life is fine but I recommend purchase of rechargable batteries because once you find out how easy this puppy is to use, you're gonna take a lot of pictures! The fact that the camera has quicktime movies makes it that much better. I use a card reader to transfer my pictures to the PC and it's done almost instantly.The only bad thing I would say about this camera is that the Zoom isn't long enough. Maybe I'm spoiled because I'm used to those huge lenses on the Sony products but the Sony camera's take poor action shots and you have to use Photoshop extensively to blow-up the shots to get decent 8 X 10 pictures. The type and quality of the shots taken with this camera more than make up for the lack of zoom. Plus, I've already ordered a 2X zoom to partially make up this deficiency.All and all a super camera and now with the prices so low...you gotta get one. There can't be too many cameras out there for [price amount] that can match this outstanding piece of electronics!
I've owned these speakers for 7 years. I heard a subwoofer connected to a computer for the first time at my friends house when I was in 10th grade in High School, and I begged my Mom to buy me a 2.1 speaker set. We bought these without any research for a little under $100 at K-Mart and I was completely blown away by the sound! It was better than my friends and it was cheaper!Over the past 7 years I've become more and more the budding audiophile, experimenting with different high-end headphones and playing with equalizers and I'm still using these. They just sound so good, the highs are clear, the bass is rich and warm and they fill a small room so well. I played a huge variety of video games, listened to a wide range of music, and watch countless movies and shows through these guys, and they've never disappointed. On a few occasions I've been requested to bring them to the party because they put out such strong bass and clear sound quality even when turned up. If you can find these somewhere (eb*y), buy them!
After buying the DMC-TZ3, I was extremely concerned about scratching that amazing 3' screen. This was a very good deal, as it really protects it from scratches, but it makes the screen slightly unclear - sometimes I tend to think the image is a little blurry, but later, after I see the pictures in the PC, they're perfect.
I wanted a 5 disc changer that would mix tracks from all 5 CDs. This Yamaha does it quickly and (somewhat) quietly. Best feature is ability to change all 5 CDs with the carousel open (no rotating necessary). The sound quality is excellent, much better than the CD player it replaced. It's a little bigger than I had pictured but it fit into a space in my entertainment center so it's oversize wasn't really a problem. Also, Amazon delivered it very quickly as usual. Bottomline: I'm very happy with this purchase and recommend this product.
This light stand is pretty good for the price. It has a good maximum height (remember that if you're attaching an umbrella, you will need an additional 1-2 feet of vertical space), but doesn't collapse too small (it is about 2x the length of my tripod with the umbrella adapter attached). It is lightweight, but not very stable at max height with an umbrella and canon 430ex attached. It is made of cheap material, and the spring inside does not sound like it will last very long...it makes metal-on-metal sounds sometimes.However, it does what it's supposed to do, and at a low price. I would recommend it as part of a beginner's first lighting kit.
I was rather surprised these turned out as well as they did. They look great. My only complaint is they aren't necessarily guaranteed to construct properly. One of mine ended up being off centered, top piece didn't line up right with the bottom, so it looks crooked. Sort of really disappointed with this because it's the only reason I bothered buying these - my home made speaker oak stands that I am quite proud of how great they came out looking had one major flaw for both: The "legs" were mis-cut and so were unbalanced, and on one of them I off centered the top from the bottom really badly because of those mis-cuts. Instead of building new ones to update those, I went with the easier option here.Since I purchased rather large speakers for the surround speakers in my home theater set up, they are quite large compared to the top piece of the speaker stand. So I followed the advice of C. Popa and purchased quakehold museum wax clear edition to try to ensure the speakers hold in place, especially with a cat around these parks that likes to jump on things. Unsure how THAT will go for me as she does weigh a good 6 pounds herself. Anyway, I fully recommend that wax for just about anything you need to keep in place. It's wickedly awesome. I don't know how it works but it does, very well. Just be sure to apply very thin amounts for speakers on mounts if you do do that, too much and they won't sit flat on the stand.Oh and not to forget, since one of my stands is crooked, I simply compensated with the speaker in such a way that at least the speaker is straight on with the bottom piece of the stand. So it looks alright in the end.
If you run anything that needs a constant connection (MIRC,online radio,web cams) this router isn't it. Linksys still hasn't done a thing about the streaming media bug. This is when you try to use a link that pops open the Window Media player which promptly crashes the router every time. The "English as a second language" guy in India thumbed his way through the manual and suggested all of the usual crap(MTU,etc) , which of course was fruitless. I can crash it on demand every time. I've tried all of the firmware I can find and searched the forums to try and eliminate the issue without a solution. Very frustrated. I guess it's time to start over and get a Pre N, or wait for the standard to ratify. I also tried the VOIP unit for my Callvantage phone. It was worse than this unit(Went to the D-Link unit. You get what you pay for. Can you say Belkin Pre-N?If anyone gets a fix for this, I'd appreciate it if you send it my way. [...]
Works well and is very stylish. The only downfall which isn't all that noticeable when watching a vid (as I believe someone mentioned) is that the soft plastic screen cover scratches fairly easy if you're not careful with it. Otherwise, great cover, mine is an 80gb video.
I was attracted to the video mode on this camera---with a 2GB memory card, you can hold about 2 hours of video on the highest quality setting. The "Best Shot" modes are great too and can also be used while you're shooting video; I use the scenery ones a lot and there is definitely a difference, and the "night portrait" mode is great as well. The only con I've run into is that changing the settings for things like macro mode, motion, etc., are not intuitive and are hard to find without reading the manual first, as opposed to my older Nikon Coolpix camera, where everything was obvious and simple.
A must for any portable owner who needs light in a darkest environment. The light beam covers just a part of the keyboard.
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?
First the the deep base in this radio for music is pretty good. But when you tune into a talkshow, this radio's deep base makes the voice unnatural or sometimes even muffled.I want to hear the clear real sound of human's voice.Secondly I compared this radio's reception ability with Sony ICF36, I can't tell the difference on AM and FM.So think it over before you spend $150 on that. I think it may worth half of that price.
I bought this lens for my Canon 30D and I use it all the time! This USM is very fast and quiet, and the 28-105mm provides a very good range. This makes it great for travel, and at an affordable price!Pros: wide angle and telephoto, has macro function, price is affordable, quiet.Cons: no image stabilization(but really not a big deal)
I first saw this scope at the our local International Migratory Birding event. (For those who don't know about this, it takes place every second Saturday in May. It celebrates the return migration of our native birds across the country. An excellent event, look for your local gathering.) The scope looked quite different from conventional spotting scopes. This was because it isn't conventional. The magnification range goes from 6 to 100. This range is almost outrageous but it really works. The dial on the top is nice. It gives you a constant readout as to what magnification you are at. The rotating eyepiece is an excellent idea for this scope. Two can use it at the same time by just passing it back and forth. Something important when choosing a scope, especially for birding, is magnification and weight. The 100x scope is very light. I have no problems carrying this into the woods or on a hike. I wish it came with a hardcase but the soft case that is included is nice and is actaully functional.If you are looking for a scope within this price range, seriously consider this one.
I have been very happy with Garmin 360 GPS since I purchased it. It is quick, clear, friendly, and precise as you drive around and it tells you the way. The features that I like the most are that it tells you the street names and secondly it tells you precisely when to make the turns left or right. No confusion at all. I have found it to be a very useful GPS at the right price. I like it and I am glad that I bought it. It was easy to order through Amazon.com and was delivered on the day as promised. I was again happy with the service.
This is our second Netgear wireless product, and both have the same problem: they lose their wireless connections.Several years ago I bought a Netgear wireless router; when it worked, it was fine. But it regularly lost the wireless connection. Restarting did not necessarily restore the wireless connection; and the wireless connection was lost 1-2 times per month.About one year ago, I got fed up enough to buy a Belkin wireless router; since then, we have literally NEVER lost the wireless connection--not even once.The same problems happen with the WGXB102 range extender kit. We're constantly losing the connection! Pulling the unit out of the wall and waiting sometimes restores the connection, and sometimes it doesn't. Resetting the device with a paperclip very rarely restores the connection. Often, the connection is lost even though the wireless connection is shown to be at full strength.I've had it with Netgear; in my opinion their products are very poor. When I feel like spending another $100+ I'll buy the similar product from Belkin, as they seem to know what they're doing.
my dell is a xps 400 with a 375watt power supply. I want to upgrade due to the new graphic cards on the market (ati 4750). Well i brought the corsair hx520 and swapCorsair CMPSU-520HX 520-Watt HX Professional Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply compatible with Core i7 and Core i5the power supply went without a hitch, it took more then 1 hour because im new to it and careful. I love corsair so i brought the hx 1000 for a new build I'm about to start with an asus pt6 deluxe v2 motherbord.
The best scanner I have ever found for my personal use after having used different brands of scanners. I recommend this flatbed scanner strongly.
That is a very good SD memory card with 8gb of storage memory.I bought it to use on my EEEPC from ASUS expanding its memory to 12gb total. very good relation costxbenefits!
I recently purchased this card, along with the HP-1 headphones, to replace my Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro. I've been impressed overall with the sound quality they produce, though there are a few caveats to keep in mind when considering it.First, it does not now, nor will it ever support Creative's EAX-HD. It supports EAX 2.0, but support for EAX-HD requires hardware that is simply not present in this, or any other non-Creative sound card.Second, the configuration menu, while nice looking, is rather un-intuitive. The documentation is sparse, and I've still not identified what all the controls do.I've used it with both my HP-1 headphones through both the HD-DAI connector and using the supplied adapters, and I've connected my surround sound system using the optical S-PDIF output. I did experience some issues switching back and forth between the HD-DAI and S-PDIF out, in that I have to change 3 or 4 settings in the configuration panel to get the correct sound each time.Finally, a feature of the software Razer dubs 'Razer ESP'. This is essentially a directsound hack - it alters the rate at which volume is reduced over distance, making far-away sounds easier to hear. This could conceivably provide an advantage, though a learning curve is involved. Personally, I keep this featured disabled, as all it does is make me think the origin of a sound is closer than it really is.All in all, my recommendation with regard to this product is this: if you're going to spring for the HP-1 headphones to accompany it, this card is a great buy. Setup couldn't be easier, and you'll be enjoying 5.1 surround in no time. However, if you're just looking for a good card to use with a pair of stereo headphones, I'd go with one of the slightly cheaper Creative X-FI cards to get EAX-HD support.
This is my third digital camera; I bought this because I wanted an ultra-portable, 3-megapixel camera. So far it's proving to be what I want -- high quality snapshots in a very small package.Likes:- It's truly small; very easy to carry in pocket, coat, briefcase or purse.- Durable steel case- Very easy to use- Very good image quality.- I am very happy with battery life. I do not agree w/folks challenging battery life on this -- I've used it liberally for a whole day of wandering around on vacation, taking photos, looking at images...more than 60 photos in a day. I have bought extra batteries for my other cameras but really haven't felt the need for this. (For me, having a big memory card and extra batteries makes a digital camera much more convenient for heavy picture taking dealing with a film camera and extra film).Dislikes:- Lots of red eye in indoor flash situations- Some difficulty w/autofocus in low-light situations- Relatively limited zoom (however, I don't think moving to the 330 with the 3x zoom is worth the tradeoff in size).Recommendations:- Buy a case. You'll want to carry this everywhere and a little case protects it from scratches and impacts.- Buy at least 128MB memory card (256 even better if you don't want to worry about using up memory on a longer trip)- Having experimented w/lots of digital photo editing software, I like using ofoto.com's software to pull photos off the camera, quickly look at snaps and upload photos online to share. It's very easy for the basics (crop a snapshot, zap out the redeye, upload some photos for sharing or printing 4 * 6's). For more serious editing, I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2. The Ofoto.com software is free for the downloading off Ofoto's website; the Elements 2 software is reasonable if you take lots of photos and want to learn how to get the most from your photos. I find that Canon's software is too cumbersome for simple tasks and not flexible enough for heavier duty; Ofoto and Elements make a nice combination for me.- If you're really just using this for casual snapshots, consider the Canon s200 for a significant savings. If you aren't going to blow up your photos the S200 would be fine for most simple shots. The 230 is great but may be overkill if you just want a fun, portable camera.
I own a Nikon Coolpix 4100 and a Sony DSC-F828. The latter is too large to carry around to clubs and parties, so I take the Nikon and have my girlfriend carry it in her purse. This case keeps the camera portable, and I am able to fit 2 additional memory cards and 6 extra batteries in it. And you can't beat the price!
Picture quality is nice and ink is not too expensive.But if you don't use it often, you need to clean it all the time,that cost ink. Also don't install ink cartridge with power on ,that will render the cartridge useless.
I bought this to replace a Cuisinart percolator with a heating element that went bad. Upon unwrapping, I noticed small chips in the plastic of the pot and lid handles. The Presto pot is lightweight and flimsy, much less substantial than the Cuisinart was, and the stainless steel is very thin. The powercord is also very thin and light and only a 2-prong instead of a 3.The first few times I used this pot, the coffee was terrible and full of grounds. I finally realized the basket lid is so thin and light that the force of the perking coffee was lifting it, allowing the grounds to escape into the coffee. Luckily my husband had not yet disposed of our old percolator. He replaced the basket, stem, and basket lid that came with this pot with the old ones from the Cuisinart pot and it worked. The basket lid was slightly heavier- enough to keep it down during perking and the coffee is now fine and free of grounds. The old basket is more convenient, too, because the Presto basket does not have fill levels marked on it, making measuring necessary, but the Cuisinart basket does.Another issue is that it takes a really long time to make a pot of coffee. About 20 minutes for 10-12 cups, and only a couple of minutes less for 8 cups.The reason I did not buy another Cuisinart is that I was unhappy with the one I had only lasting a little over a year before the heating element burned out. I only make coffee at home once or twice a week, but when I do, I leave it plugged in for 3-4 hours so I can grab a hot cup while I'm working. My percolators do not get what I consider to be heavy use and I thought it should have lasted longer than it did. But the next time the coffee pot goes, I will probably go back to Cuisinart. I'm very unhappy with the cheap quality of the Presto. I bought it because I was under the impression that because the company was in the United States it would not be a cheap piece of junk made in China, like so many of the other percolator reviews indicated. However, on the bottom of the pot, right under where it says "National Presto Ind., Inc., Eau Claire, WI", it also says "Made In China." I wasn't happy with the lifespan of the Cuisinart but I'd be shocked to get that long out of this pot. I definitely do not recommend the Presto, unless you have a way to keep the basket lid down so you don't have to drink sludge.
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.
...i gave this a 4 instead of a 3 because it was so inexpensive, but you get what you pay for.I have a Dell XPS 720, it has the nVidia chip set with on-board sata RAID controllers and 4 interfaces. Of course, i needed a 5th to test a defective Seagate 1.5TB drive (but that is another review for another time). This was the cheapest SATA controller I could find and I thought: hey. how bad could it be?Well it wasn't too horrible but for something that should be done in less than an hour, soup to nuts; I ended up investing several hours over two days getting it to work (I don't purport to be an expert in this field but I have been an SA for three decades and I know a little).My first complaint is that the physical size, specifically the width, is just a tad too wide to fit a standard PCI slot easily. These cards need to be snug but this was so sung I worried about snapping the PCI slot off the mobo as I forced the card in. Anyway after several false starts seating this correctly in the first PCI slot, I spun my wheels getting the driver installed. I wanted to run the non-RAID driver but that just wouldn't load and so I went with the RAID version and while it did load it wouldn't start.In the end, I had to reorganize my mixture of PCI and PCIE slots (swap out and put the 70lb XPS beast up on the bench to seat the board correctly in a different, even harder to reach, PCI slot. After that the driver loaded, so I don't know if it was because the board was poorly seated or it was just unhappy in the original 'free' PCI slot; but the driver loaded without errors.After all of this, I was able to confirm that my Seagate was flaky and I RMA'ed it; so I don't even know if the controller is really any good, in any sense of the word. However, it is only SATA 150 so I am not going to use it for anything requiring speed, just 5200 or 7200 rpm drives for bulk archival purposes. When the new drive arrives I will do some performance tests and maybe even create a RAID set and then I will update this review.Follow up: Okay, my RMA'ed replacement drive arrived and I installed it with no additional drama. I haven't done a RAID configuration yet; but so far. the single 1.5TB SATA 300 Seagate Baracuda 7200RPM has been working fine. My big performance test is to see if it can capture DV video without dropped frames (a job I usually leave to my RAID 0 set with the on board nVidia raid controller). I have to say I was fairly impressed with this little controller, I dumped 12 hours of video, a little over 120GB with no problem. In copy tests to the single drive it ran about 1/4 of the speed of my raid sets, but that was expected. As soon as I save up enough pennies (or Amamzon has a sale), I will get another 1.5TB drive and try out the RIAD.
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.
Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)Good fidelity for such a small headphone. Good quality and comfortable.Excellent value for the price
I turned an old Dell OptiPlex GX260 into a home server and I was looking for a way to convert the DVD drive opening into a hard drive tray. Thanks to this nifty device I was able to add another 1.5TB drive. Couldn't be happier but there are a few flaws...The tray that holds the hard drive is constructed of solid aluminum and seems very sturdy. But the handle that is used to lock the hard drive in place is constructed of very flimsy plastic and seems prone to breakage. Those looking to remove a hard drive frequently might want to look for a sturdier product. Also the hard drive access light is always on and never blinks to correspond with data activity.But if you are like me and want a way to convert a DVD drive opening into a permanent hard drive bay then you will be very pleased with this product.
this drive lasted me for about 50 discs.the good thing about it was that it wrote to every different kind of media.
I got this as my first camera and I took some of my favorite pictures with it. Theres something awesome about shooting film that digital cant really compare to.
This GPS exceeds the performance and functionality of built in car GPS in every way. I don't know how car manufacturers can cntinue to charge more than two and a half thousand dollars for the option.
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!
I simply plugged it in, and the computer (WinXP) automatically found and ran the right wizard.A couple clicks of "Next" and that was it!Works great!That was two months ago, and has worked perfectly every day since.
We purchased the HP Printing Mailbox for my mother-in-law who is in her mid-70's and who didn't want anything to do with a computer. She lives in Indiana and the rest of us live in Georgia, Florida and Ohio. It seemed like the perfect way to keep in touch. She LOVES IT!!! She says it is the best present she has ever had because she doesn't have to do anything - no buttons to push - and she has gotten all kinds of emails. It gives her something to look forward to every day and is just a "day-brightener."I can't recommend this product enough - it was simple to install and activate with Presto Service via the internet, and requires nothing from her - it even tells me on the Presto website when her paper or ink is low so I can advise her (and replacing paper or ink is very simple)...it's worry free for her and that's the important thing. Also, because only "authorized" people can send things to her, she receives NO junk mail. It's a definite hit!!!
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.
I bought a Bluetooth device that had a USB connection & an aux jack so that I can play music from my phone through my car speakers without having to be all wired up. Unfortunately, that Bluetooth device gave me a bad static while my music was playing. I also had another aux jack only with a noise cancellation feature, but that didn't give me Bluetooth, which brought me back to square one of being wired up.But I needed a female to female coupler to attach both to each other for it to work as I like & it worked perfectly. Just what I needed & it was super cheap & arrived quickly.
This may be the "old" technology (CRT), but, the flat screen, 24" Toshiba with dvd and vcr, is excellent. The picture quality is sharp and clear. The colour is excellent. Reading the supplied manual makes the remote easily navigable. Dvd and vcr playback is also excellent.The one drawback is that, whilst recording on vcr, you cannot watch a different programme.The value for dollar ratio high.Amazon was quick to deliver and we are quite pleased after 90 days of ownership.
The services themselves are basically identical, and I would really recommend you go for XM for these reasons.1. Sirius customer support is a pain to deal with. My 'factory direct' radio was DOA and it too 2 MONTHS to get it replaced through their antiquated RMA system. Even when things were finally worked out, they still dont post any tracking numbers on the order status page, so you have to call them to get it.2. The radios are bulky and not well designed. This starmate replay in particular doesnt use any sort of docking system, so every time you want to move it to the house/car you have to disconnect the antenna, power, and audio output cable independently.3. Sirius trys to stick you for additional services, like CD-quality streaming internet radio. It just makes sense to me if someone bought a $100 radio and paid for a subscription, they should be entitled to the best services that sirius has to offer. Instead, you have to pay an extra $2.99 a month for CD quality streaming radio. Otherwise it sounds like your listening while your in a swimming pool.
The tech specs here indicate this device works with the second-generation iPod. It doesn't. In addition, the product requires that you have MusicMatch installed. Who in the world wants that horrible kludge on their iPod or PC when you're running iTunes? I don't get it. This is a bad product and the truthless merchandising by the manufacturer (or Amazon.com, I don't know which) is quite disappointing.
The perfect way to use a VPN for a small office environment. Easy to administer internally or remotely, and with the included software, I could send a cd home with a user and know that the setup on their pc would be correct.
See http://www.epinions.com/pr-Fantom_Titanium_IEEE_1394_tfdf25072_Hard_Drive/display_~reviews for a rather poor review of this product.
Installation was quite easy. And it worked great.Then the next day it stopped working... called customer service... they got it to work... the next day it stopped working again... and called cutomer service again... after about a week of this nonsense I was told my unit had a problem they referred to as the 'cache of death'... they said to return it... so I did... and this new unit still has problems.When the product works, it's outstanding. But it's as reliable as a Fiat.
Was better than I expected! Turns a bit stiff, which may lead you to refocus picture after the filter is adjusted. But this really depends on your lens.Over all fantastic picture quality. I find that I have to photoshop alot less with this filter on.
I usually don't write reviews unless I really hate a product or really love it. In this case, it's love. Here's the scoop, you've got this awesome portable audio system (CD, MP3, iPod)and only have earphones to hear it with. How about those times when you don't want to be "hooked up" to a device?Enter ... portable speakers. They have to be light and easy to set up, and preferrably, free of the need to plug them in to the electrical outlet. Most importantly, sound good. I test drove about 3 other types of speakers (goal = under $80), didn't want to spend more than I spent for my MP3 player, didn't seem right.I'll cut to the chase. These speakers sound great. At first they looked cheap and clumsy ... 3 cables hanging out ... cardboard-like flat panels. I came to realize the dangly wires facilitate moving the speakers apart from each other for a nice spacial affect .. i.e. surround sound emulation. Many speakers in this and higher price range are one piece; more convenient in some cases, but ultimately less satisfying if you enjoy the 3D realism. If you position yourself between the 2 speakers, you feel as if the band is right in front of you.The response is dynamic and the tone richly satisfying. Granted, portable speakers will never be like your home system speakers (or even those in your car). But the portability, coupled with crisp, warm presentation, makes you stop worrying and KNOW you make a good choice.Negatives? Unknown how well it will stand up to being lugged around (and I take them everywhere). I may be surprised by their durability as well.Skip the other speakers in this price range and buy these! Nuff said.
This cable does its duty well! It transfers the image from my mac to my HDTV without any problems, and works perfectly as far as I've noticed!
I just finished installation of the HKTS-18 system.The sound quality is good, especially due to the powerful sub woofer, and it meets my overall expectations.My only problem was in mounting the speakers. My family room was prewired by the previous owner for surround and had some old Yamaha speakers mounted with Omnimount type of mounts. I wanted to upgrade the sound as well as create a sleeker look.I mounted the HKTS18 main speakers to the front wall and they look pretty clean. The problem that I ran into was to install the rears, which were previously wired from the ceiling.The only way to mount HKTS18 is to run the wire straight through the wall and into the speaker mounting bracket. (When the wall mounting hardware is connected to the speaker, the speaker wire clamps are not accessible from the outside of the speaker, only through the mounting bracket opening that mounts flush to the wall). This mounting design makes it impossible to mount if the wire comes out of the ceiling or if you don't mount the speaker exactly on top of the speaker wire wall opening. There is no way that I could find to use another mounting option like an Omnimount.Because my rear wall is an outside wall on the slope of my roof it was not feasible for me to rewire the rears (although I did make a strong effort including crawling in the attic and even calling a home theater installer for advice).Finally, I ended up installing floating corner shelves that I picked up at Home Depot and standing the rear speakers on the shelves. This solved my problem but it not as clean of a look as I was originally hoping for.If I knew what I know now, I would have ordered similar mains and sub, but installed in-ceiling speakers for the rears.I hope this helps anyone with a similar ceiling speaker wire scenario.
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.
I've had my RCD148 for 14 months. It just stopped being able to play CD's of any kind. The motor refuses to run which may be a defective motor or the drive circuits are failing.I liked the great capabilities of this machine, but the reliability is poor. It certainly was not abused, either. No temperature extreems, nor rough handling.I'm not sure what to buy next.PDB
I was looking for a case to use with my Panasonic LS50 (7 inch portable DVD player). This case exceeded all expections. It fits the player perfectly, and has an extra chamber (lengthwise) that perfectly holds my spare battery (would also serve to hold the AC cord etc). Outer pouch holds DVDs or fits flat against the case if not used. Measure your device and buy this case if you are looking for a simple way to protect your player (and if you plan to fit the case into another carrying bag like a briefcase or backpack).
This cable is EXACTLY what "Colton Cat" described and the sound of the ipod using this cheap cable, is totally and absolutely the bomb. I just plugged my ipod into my home stereo and can't believe the difference in the sound, between using the headphone jack (before) and now, directly input into the iPod. The sound is fuller and richer, with a greater frequency response seen on my amp guage and in my own very ears. I'll never by a headphone to receiver jack again. Can't believe what we've been missing all these years.
Plextor always has great products. I was able to install and use right away. Moved old VHS family video to DVD with no problems at all. The software it comes with is decent. I found Roxio Easy Media Creator works well with it although 8 better than 9 at this point. 9 had issues with gaps between videos that caused it to crash. So if you have 9 just use the software it came with to import the videos and Roxio is still great at editing and adding extras.
I tried the off brand one for 40 bucks and it locked on my 30d to the point I had to destroy it to get it off. the canon one is weather sealed and double locked like the 580ex II flash. it works great.
These a great product an a perfect value. PNY is well known be cause they great quality products and this is not the exception. I highly recommend the PNY memory cards.
After going exclusively digital some years ago, I've gone back to working with film again, both negative, positive, and Polaroid, and I'm experimenting with my first medium format camera. I also have a collection of older 35mm slides and negatives that have never been digitized. I've used Canon scanners before and been happy, so I decided to take a chance on the 4400F. It's attached to an Intel iMac that's running OS X 10.4.11.This is a lightweight, consumer-oriented scanner, made largely of plastic, with a maximum original size of A4. In addition to reflective materials, it also scans 35mm film and slides with the included backlight - built into the lid - and film holder. There is a protective sheet that slides on to cover the backlight and film holder when scanning reflective material. The lid has a "breakaway" hinge to accomodate thick originals, such as books. It's just a plastic tab that holds the lid in place, so it snaps loose easily when you press the lid down against a thick original. However, I suspect that this tab will be the first thing to break under heavy use. It might have been a better design idea to use a metal catch with a release button/slider.So far, I've been pleased with the results of scanning Polaroid prints (600 integral prints and various peel-apart BW prints), Agfachrome and Kodachrome 35mm transparencies, and Kodak negatives. The software doesn't offer dust reduction in all modes (not available when scanning slides, for example, which doesn't make sense), and it doesn't seem to do much good in the one mode I've found where it's an option. "Grain reduction" is one feature available for slides, but in the preview mode I can't see what difference it might make. I don't use it because films have well-known, characteristic grain patterns that are part of the esthetic.The software interface is neither the best nor the worst I've encountered. One way or another, I'm able to get the resolution that I want. Although I do allow the software to do an initial tone adjustment - and it does a very good job on most slides/negatives - and input sharpening, I do all other adjustments in Photoshop, including dust spotting as needed, because Photoshop is better at it than any scanner manufacturer's software that I've used. (A can of air by the scanner is handy for making sure the platen and the film are as dust-free as possible to begin with.)It takes up to a minute for the scanner to be ready for preview scans when first activated. Scanning film at 4800 ppi takes about 2 minutes per image. This is not an unreasonable time for the quality, but if you have hundreds of slides, you're going to at it for awhile. I learned the hard way that it really does matter which side of a slide faces the backlight (the numbered side should face the platen), as putting them in the wrong way results in a fuzzy, indistinct scan. The holder doesn't correct film curl on negative strips, but in the limited number of negatives that I've scanned so far, that doesn't seem to be an issue. Perhaps the software somehow controls focus or depth of field when you select "negative film"?The 4400F is capturing good detail from both prints and film. Scans of BW Polaroids taken with a Mamiya 645 are a bit brighter than the original, showing detail (or lack thereof) in the shadows that aren't readily visible in the print itself. It's also showing me that I'm not always focusing as well as I think I am! (The 645 makes an image on the Polaroid film that's the same size as a 120 film negative, roughly a third of the available area; at first glance, focus issue aren't always noticeable.) You can see samples of images scanned with the 4400F on my Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oly410.In the end, although I might prefer better software or a sturdier lid, I have to say this scanner is good value for the money. I'm only sorry that I didn't know about the 8800F before I bought the 4400F, so that I could scan the 120 negatives/positives that I'm now taking. When I need pro-quality, archival scans for really special images, no home scanner is going to cut it, and I'll send the film out to a pro. But for personal use, this scanner is hard to beat.
No Problems works great. Good fit and good performance. Would purchase again. Minimum word requirement for reviews is ridiculous. This is a cable it works or does not work. No need for so many words to revew it
I purchased a pair of these speakers for the surrounds in a 5.1 channel living room system. I mounted the speakers slightly above ear level on the back wall, behind the couch, facing forward.These are very good direct-radiating speakers for the money. They are not too big and fairly lightweight. They will blend into your white/off-white wall. The included wall brackets mounted easily and securely into the wall studs (you need to buy your own screws). The mounting brackets allows a great deal of aiming adjustments.I have not seen any measurements for this speaker, however I did not hestitate to buy it. I have not heard anything other than neutrality, and I have full confidence in JBL as well as all Harman International brands. Harman has the most sophisticated measurement and testing facilities in the United States (if not the world), and they design speakers based on science. Trained listeners then evaluate the speakers in blind tests where the speakers are repeatedly rotated in and out of position behind a screen. I'm not saying these particular JBL speakers were so tested, but the point is that you can be sure you are buying a quality loudspeaker--even when it is a satellite speaker that embodies numerous compromises. For example, Harman manufactures the speaker's drivers in house. Such economies of scale allow them to offer a high quality product with which smaller manufacturers simply cannot compete.A nice feature of these speakers and all JBL consumer speakers I believe, is the waveguide around the tweeter. Essentailly a horn, this improves horizontal directivity beyond the stereo sweetspot.Again, I have mounted these speakers indoors and cannot comment on their weather resistance.In summary, I would not hesitate to recommend these speakers to someone for an application similar to mine where room size, budget, and spousal acceptance preclude larger rear surounds.
I have about 20 hours invested in this thing. It DOES NOT WORK!I am running a new install of XP on a new Pentium 4.The only good thing about this package is the third party Ulead software that is included. As for the ADS software, I continue to get errors when I try to playback video:ADSTech CapWiz Application has encountered a problem and needsto close... This is the second PC I have tried to install this on, and it is the same story. I have followed the instructions over and over again. What a waste of time and money!
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.
I looked on line at kodak site for this product....they sold it for half the price but were out of stock. So i spent double to buy it here because i didnt know how long i would have to wait. It works great.
The charger works great. It took a little longer than expected to be delivered however overall I am extremely happy with the purchase.
I was not at all impressed with this film. I shot eight rolls under various conditions with my Nikon N80 and will not use it again.The colors seemed washed out and contrast wasn't there. However, my main complaint is graininess. I've seen much smoother images from ISO 1000.Perhaps others may have better results, but I'll be shooting Royal Gold 400 until something better comes along.
I have been using the Bell 955 for a couple of months now and it always performs well, city and highway. Afteer saving $30 for signing up for Amazon CC i got it shipped for les then $150.
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.
I bought what I thought was a premium product. The filter arrived with grease on the lens that wil only smear and not come off. The manufacture agrees it is from manufacturing and is defective but will not pay return shipping.
I never had a problem with this radio until today. It has been exactly two years since I bought the delphi boom box. My display unit on the CD part of the boom box has gone kaput. The radio still works, but I cannot see what radio station I have on and I cannot see the song number on the CDs. I called delphi tech support and was told that since I am passed my one-year warranty, I am out of luck. They can do nothing for me. They told me it would be cheaper to buy a new one because to fix it would probably cost me about $80 an hour. I can probably live without the display unit, but I hope this doesn't mean that more things with this radio will start to go wrong. Be prepared to possibly have to upgrade after two years with this one.
I use it on the 7D, it is clear, I can see things through this lens (via the view finder) that the naked eye missed. Very bright, fast and useful range on the 7D. Expensive (well you already knew that)
The first one I bought didn't work at all and had to bring it back to the retailer. The second one worked fine but the AC adapter pin in the back of the unit broke beyond repair. It became a piece of trash.
I bought my hp Desktop and it came with the f1703 screen. It is 5 years old now. Almost 2 years ago I decided to find out the public opinion of these screen and found two types of reviews: "Great screen" and "Blackout problems" Well, it worked perfectly until 1 month ago when the blackout issue started. Fortunatly I found out years before how to solve it. The problem is that the solder of some coils is not the best in these screen, seems to be a manufacturing problem. To fix it you just have to open it resolder and put it together again. There are some good walkthroughs out there in the Internet, just a matter of finding them. If these happens to you, try to resolder as fast as possible, if not, the coil migh start to melt the plastic case. My dear screen stoped working for one day, and I got it working in just a days work and 20 pesos, less tan 2 dollars. It works perfectly now. No dead pixels.
I never dealth with Lead acid batteries before and the were easy to install. The toughest part was removing each of them from their very secure packing in each box.
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
I got this router with 2 equal intentions: Share a DSL line, and host a server with it's port forwarding features. The box has worked great for sharing the line, but has been a nightmare for servers on my lan... the longest it has worked is 1 day, and now it won't work at all. If you're wanting to host a server behind this box, look around at other choices.
The adapter was easy to install and worked well, but was limited to a PC upstairs directly over my Belkin N1 router. It would not function on the opposite side of the house approximately 40 feet distance from the present location. I am satisfied with the results.
The sound is good, the size and design as well.The problem is that the rechargeable batteries do not work! That means the speakers have to be pluged at all times.Please I need assitance to solve this problemThe rest is all right.
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.
This was my first ever purchase of a device like this. My purchase decision was based largely on the positive reviews I read on Amazon.com.Unfortunately, the first unit Amazon shipped was dead. Can't blame them though. Anyway, the second unit arrived 2 days after the first. Kudos to them for keeping the shipping method the same.The 2nd unit powered up like it should. The unit is very simple to use. Even my 50-something year old mother figured it out pretty quick. It locked onto the sattelites quickly. The map info is a little inaccurate in places in my small town, but for the most part it's right on. The Bluetooth function is easy to set-up and works great. Even imports your address book!The mp3 player and jpeg viewer are neat featurs, but not essential. The mp3 player is handy for audio books though.The screen is clear and crisp. The touchscreen works great.Overall, I give this two thumbs up. Easy to learn, even easier to use.
this mouse has been great no complaints not one bad thing to say about it we love it and a great price too
We love our Presto PowerPop Microwave Popcorn Popper. It's very easy to use and makes great air popped popcorn.
What an amazing gadget. Color screen and portability option are both great, but what sold me on the Inno was its recording capability. You can divide the memory 50/50 between imported mp3's and radio, but why bother if you already have an mp3 player?Being able to DVR up to 50 hours of 170+ channels of XM radio is a HUGE, HUGE feature. One-touch recording of a song as it plays. Schedule recordings for overnight shows, or just set your Inno to record a couple of hours of a selected channel overnight (like, say, ch. 49 Big Tracks, or ch. 65 The Rhyme, or ch. 27 Cinemagic) then go through it the next day at your leisure, deleting familiar or unliked songs, and saving what you like. Or - just relax and listen live. What DVR has done for my TV watching habits, the Inno has done for my radio and music listening habits. I'm discovering good music, and capturing it if so desired. Cool.As to those complaining about reception - did they aim the antenna into the southern sky? I picked up theDelphi XM Signal Repeaterand, after some fiddling on both ends (transmitter and receiver) now have an uninterrupted signal beamed from a south-facing basement window to the north-facing kitchen. For some reason, I can also receive full satellite signal through the (south-facing) wall of my home office - no window - which helped me justify the purchase of ANOTHER Inno (this one refurbished) just a month after buying the first one.Yes, I'm a convert.I can see why music companies sued XM over this device (even though you can't move recorded content off the Inno), although, if anything, the Inno has helped me discover (and re-discover) music I might not have found otherwise. I might even go out and buy a CD or two. Crazy, I know.Think of this as an mp3 player fed by 170 channels of audio material you save or discard at your discretion. Take control!!
Good product, but very tiny, much more than i expected. Thanks though, i'll still be using it and i just should have been more careful considering the size of it which was indicated in the description of the product.
Ok, my first review on Amazon, so let me tell you about the Pentax DCF WP II 8x42 binoculars...First off, figuring out all of the "lingo" and other things about optics is really difficult. I just wanted a really excellent pair of binoculars at the best possible price. So, I purchased these.These binocs were bought specifically to look at animals in Yellowstone National Park. Second use is bird watching at home. Read below, but in short - they performed EXCELLENT!Comfort - son and girlfriend both wear glasses, and they really like the eyecups and more than adequate eye relief. Quick to focus and smooth eyecup extensions.Optics - Excellent! Yes, there are likely more expensive coatings, etc. But for the price, these are excellent! (I had a pair of Leupold Green Rings that were stolen, and the clarity was nowhere close to these). Colors are true and bright. Low light viewing (animals at twilight) was excellent! (Notice same word used again and again). 8x power is more than enough to pick out small animals at the edge of the woods when others can't find them.Weight and Feel - they're heavy, but then again, they feel great in your hands. Quality focus wheel, etc. Eye Cap covers are hokey, but I don't usually use them anyway. Don't lug them for hunting due to their weight, but for hiking and similar activities, they'll be fine.Summary - Coatings, performance, price, and the entire package is what you would expected to get at around the $500 - $800 range (yes, I've viewed using Leupold, Zeiss, Swarovski, etc). I bought them figuring I might not be pleased and would return them. NO WAY! They're at home now and staying. Don't spend more, and spending less will definitely not get you the quality of these binocs.
Great lens filter. Had it for almost 2 months. All photos taken thru it are sharp and clear.
FILTER PROTECTS THE MAIN LENS AND DOES NOT DISTORT LIGHT ENTERING THE LENS. ORIGINAL LENS CAP FITS PERFECTLY ON TO THE FILTER.
I was doing some comparison shopping (was interested mostly in the retro looking Timex T318S) and came across the T309 at a local major electronics outlet. U turned it on and was immediately impressed by the sound quality. I could hardly believe that it was coming from a fair cheap alarm clock!The T309 has gobs of extras - three alarms, multiple choices of alarm sounds, sleep sounds, etc. Plus, it's compact and looks better than your average alarm clock. However, I can't say that I was impressed with the button layout which doesn't appear to be very intuitive. Perhaps with regular use this isn't an issue.I ended up buying the 318 (the retro look is what I wanted - the sound isn't as good, however), but I think most buyers would be extremely pleased with this model especially if they're on a budget and want fairly good sound.
I don't know if I got another lemon but this drive often takes over an hour to burn 16X media. Minutes ago I just burned a Memorex DVD+RW 4X which took exactly ninety minutes to burn! My other drive a BenQ 16X drive burns all media at the rated speed.With the Plextor it's like rolling dice, a 16X disc might burn at 16X or at 1.5X. It will burn some discs at 16X but others of the same brand and type will take forever. I tried buying the recommended discs (like Verbatim) but it makes no difference. There seems to be now way to tell which discs will burn normally and which will take an eternity.I have tried 3 different drive cables; including the IDE Cable that came with the drive and it makes no difference. It seems to burn a little faster using Nero 6 than using Roxio Easy Media Creator 8. My BenQ beats it almost every time with every type of media.I already spoke to and emailed tech support but their solution is to replace a brand new expensive drive with a refurbished one.My drives are all correctly set in Ultra DMA Mode (not Pio). So far my old NEC 4X and Teac 8X drives have often beaten the Plextor in speed.I should have known, from a bad experience with a Plextor CD_RW, years ago, with the drive and the tech support not to buy another Plextor Drive.The Ben Q Drive costs half as much and works fine at the rated discs speeds.Is it too much to ask, just to have a burner burn discs, at their rated speed.I will never buy another Plextor drive!
Brief review. After buying a Linksys wireless printer adapter and coming to realize well into the installation process that it would not work with my particular printer, decided to go with an HP adapter for my HP printer. It was a wise choice, although a bit confusing with the installation, it works perfectly and I have had no problems so far. I would recommend this to anybody that owns a printer especially an HP and wants to print from several computers without being tethered to wires.
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.
Excellent product, great picture, avg soung quality, don't need DVDs just put your movies in a flash drive or SD card.
I can't get this to install correctly on my laptop... the software keep picking up my lotus notes id file and when i tried to plug it in... it says it can't find the inf file, sucks
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.
I have had one of these filters on my Nikon 18-70mm DX lens for a couple of years and had no trouble with it. So I let Amazon add one to my order when I bought the Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The filter ruins the performance of the 70-300 VR, the lens doesn't focus correctly and there are strange reflection patterns in the out-of-focus areas of the image when you zoom in to 100%.
I never put a new lens on my camera without protecting it first with an UV filter. The quality of the Tiffen filter is excellent and it does the job.
I got hooked on earplugs my second year of college when I moved into on-campus apartments. It was so loud that I needed earplugs to sleep, but I went through many terrible earplugs before finding these. For whatever reason, many other earplugs are designed with incredibly itchy material or design. Many times I even woke up with bleeding in my ears because the earplugs aggravated my skin so much in the night that I scratched away at it. Many other times I'd wake up in a panic because the irritating earplugs didn't have tapered ends and through my fussing with them in my sleep, they'd get pushed so far into my ear canal I couldn't get them out with my fingers (the panicked feeling an the getting out of bed to find tweezers to remove them always made it hard to get back to sleep and since better sleep was the purpose of the earplugs, well... they didn't work out.)The tapered end on these prevents them going too far into the ear. The design and the materials are super comfortable. The price is great. I just love these.
This USB card reader works great for me. Using 128MB smartmedia and 256MB xd although I think you can use larger size xd cards. I have windows xp pro and don't have any problems at all. Transfer speeds aren't horribly fast but fast enough for me!
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.
Bought this so that I could get the performance of my G5 without the cord.Performance and response seems identical to the G5. The batteries last for about 6 hours of Call Of Duty 4 online. Swapping out the batteries is fast.The only complaint is the the setpoint software is a little quirky. If the mouse is not powered on when the system starts then the Setpoint software doesn't recognize it. You have to stop and restart the Setpoint software to get the advanced functions to work (again, only if the mouse wasn't powered on when the system was booted, other that that it's fine). Having the the docking station connected will sometimes cause my system to hang at boot (ASUS Maximus Formula X38). Disabling Legacy USB support in the BIOS solved the boot problem, so not a big deal. Overall I think it's a great mouse since it performs the same as the G5 and it looses the cord. I would have rated it 5 stars if it wasn't for the Setpoint software issues with this mouse.
This is just speakers and a base. To work, you must also purchase the SkiFi receiver.
Slingbox has developed a series of great products, but is not keeping up with the competition. I have owned he Slingbox PRO for well over a year, and was initially very happy with it...it did all it promised, and did it very well...although the newerSling Media Slingbox SOLO (SB260-100)would have been a been a better and less expensive choice for my needs, and avoided purchasing theSling Media HD Connect Cable for Slingbox Pro ( HD200-100 ). However, when Slingbox failed to provide an upgrade to handle a new Moxi DVR remote code, I had to move my Slingbox to an older Sony DVR. I also begin to look for an alternative to Slingbox for my Moxi DVR, and found the Hava Platinum HD Placeshift Tv Hd Timeshift Pvr.The Hava series of products has many advantages over Slingbox: 1. The picture quality is better. 2. Hava can be watched over more than one computer at a time. 3. A segment of the video is automatically recorded on each computer hard drive, allowing each viewer to independently pause or replay sections of the video. 4. A watched program can be saved on the computer hard drive. 5. A program saved on the computer hard drive can be recorded onto a DVD. 6. Hava is less expensive. But for me, an important advantage of Hava was that Hava was able to provide an upgrade to partly handle the new Moxi remote code, so I have more confidence in their customer support.Slingbox does offer software for mobile devices (for an extra fee), and works very well on myDell Axim X51v PDA 624 MHz Processor, 256MB ROM / 64MB SDRAM, 3.7 inches 480*640 VGA TFT Color LCD, BlueTooth / WiFi 802.11b/Infrared. Hava currently only offers a Beta (but free) version of this type of software, which is useless on my Dell Axim. So if mobile TV is important to you, this is the only area where Slingbox currently has an advantage over Hava. A possible future advantage of Slingbox is that it plans to come out with a product called the Slingcatcher that would "catch" the Slingbox signal for watching on another TV. However, this product is already a year late, and another indication of Slingbox's failure to deliver.December 2008 update: The new Slingbox software now allows a segment of the video to be automatically recorded on your computer hard drive, allowing the viewer to pause or replay sections of the video; however you do not have the option to save anything recorded on the hard drive. This software is also reported to have solved the Moxi remote problem. In addition, theSling Media SlingCatcher SC100-100 Universal Media Player for TVis now available...Hava does not yet have anything like the SlingCatcher, giving Slingbox the advantage if this feature is important to you. However, I still believe Hava more usefull features than Slingbox...recently I recorded a movie with the Hava, transferred the file to my laptop, and watched the movie while traveling. I could not do that with Slingbox.
Open. Place cd in cd-rom. follow steps. 5 minutes later. Up and running. Desktop OS WIN XP. Laptop OS Win XP.(Wireless USB adapter WUSB11). Printing in five minute to the shared printer.It took me longer to unpack the equipment then it did to set up. Great price! Don't bother with the latest and greatest. Remember this was the latest and greatest not to long ago.I'm not an expert. but I can get around ok with a computer...I guess that makes me dangerous! Good luck.
For those of you that think your $10 camera in your iPhone 5 takes great pictures, you will never understand the quality of pictures that can be taken with this camera and canon's 35 mm/1.4 lens. Try blowing up one of your high definition pictures the size of a wall in Grand Central Station and see what it looks like. Well that has been done with a canon film camera and Kodak's 35 mm Kodachrome slide and it was grainless. Your high definition picture would have pixels the size of your head.
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.
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.
Really enjoying my Celestron Accessory kit makes seeing all the Planets and the Moon so much better the filters are great.
Pros: Sturdy build, Comfortable, Great sound quality.Cons: There just isn't enough base or mid-low for my taste.I listen to a lot of Dubstep so these probably weren't the best choice for me in the first place.If you've heard MIA - Paper Planes (not dubstep) there isn't much of a kick to the base line.Additional Comments:The cord is REALLY long, nearly 9 ft.The noise isolation is decent at best.
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.
All and all I'm happy with the product. My only qualm is that I could not get it to fit on the handlebars with my cycra hand grips. I got around it by using the top thinner bar and using duct tape as a spacer.
The product is perfect as is the company selling it. Can't beat the price!
The Toshiba REGZA product line is an excellent product and an excellent buy through Amazon. I have several now and have not had a problem of any kind. Picture quality for digital TV is great.
I do not exagerate in my title. This player is truly one of the best things to happen to home theater entertainment. HD DVD is a very good format with exclusive features that Blu-ray simply can't match. For an "inferior" technology, I've found myself having a better experience with this than ANYTHING Blu-ray has offered.Plus the upscaling of DVDs in this player is bar-none, the best upconverter around for a fair price. You will be amazed at the HD quality your getting from a DVD you purchased back in 1997! Good DVDs to try out, are the Pixar flims, the Star Wars saga, anything from Ghost in the Shell, and Blank Hawk Down (peferably the Superbit version.)But what your really buying this player for is HD DVD, and let me say, you won't be let down. The best player on the market and it will be for a long time, as long as the frimware updates keep coming. Firmware updates means that your player will never go out of date.As for the performance of HD DVD, it is unbelieveable, rivaling and most of the time surrpassing the perfomance of any Blu-ray. The Matrix Triology, Batman Begins, Hot Fuzz, 300, Superman Returns and King Kong all show that HD DVD is capable of great audio and video quality superior or at least equal to most Blu-ray discs (for less disc space no less.)Trust me, you can't go wrong with this player.
I've wanted a photo lab, but couldn't afford one. I was cool with Epson, because my Photo 925 was a bust, but my month old 1400 is a great printer. From 4x6 to 13x19 I have been getting nothing but wonderful prints. In order to achieve this, I do use a screen monitor and ICC profiles, but after all of the calculations are done, the printer has to do its job and this one does splendidly. If you are a fairly serious amateur photographer (I use my printer only for photos) this is a great buy today. I couldn't be more pleased.
I have bought several pair of these Sony Fontopias over the years (with everyday use, I eventually lose them). Great bass sound and good response through the entire sonic range. For my money, there is nothing that comes close in the &lt;$50 price range. Above that price, I have no idea since I don't like to spend much on earbuds. I have never had 'mechanical' problems with any of the pairs I've owned.
I got this item for free via mail-in offer after purchasing a Fuji DX-10 camera about 5 years ago. Well what can I say? It works as advertised. Well that's not quite the whole story. Years ago with my old computers, it was EXTREMELY finicky, trying to get the drivers to work on Win95/98. But now with their new drivers and XP it never skips a beat. But if you are using floppy drives in 2004 to x-fer your Smart Media, you seriously need to consider upgrading your hardware. Hey that's me! OK I admit I'm getting a new camera FINALLY.
The bag holds my 17" laptop with no problem. There is still room for books, files and the power cord in the other compartment. If you fill the extra compartrment it is a little harder to get things in the smaller pouches for PDA and cell phone. The front pocket is small and will not hold a lot. It is light weight and easy to carry. The only thing I noticed is that the strap twists under the shoulder pad sleeve but this is not a big deal. Is not a lot of padding but did not expect much with this type of bag. It was only $30 when I got mine. This seeemed reasonable compared to others I looked at. Not sure I would spend a lot more on it.
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.
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 !
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
I bought the iSub directly from Amazon about a month ago and I am well pleased with its performance as well as the service from Amazon. The addition of lower frequency sound, along with my Apple Pro speakers, makes listening a vastly richer experience and that brings up a real problem: the vendor who is presently selling the iSub on Amazon, JandR, has come up with a richer price that bears no relationship with reality, charging a c-note. The manufacturer's own web site shows a list price of $$$for the iSub. I realize that Amazon can't always provide a deep discount on all merchandise, but the JandR pricing is a rip-off. http://www.harman-multimedia.com/shop_list.html?cart=HK1_1040673842218740&id1=1
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.
Bought myself when I saw it on the sale here in Amazon. I found these a great bargain.My Pros: Great value, the sound is ok, and looks cool.My cons: the cord to way too long, have some poor sound when plug in other devices like PSP, other mp3 players etc. "i'm ok with its performance on my iPod Touch and on my laptop", The bass is average like those others in it's price range.Well for 5 months of using it, the sound quality does not degrade and i'm planning to mod this coz it's starting to have scratches and the logos are fading
This just fits my canon 30D with the 17-85 lens attached. Its comfortable in use and is great for hiking.
Well, I'd been waiting for a month or so for these in-ear buds to come to the U.S. and I'm glad I did. My father has two pairs of Sennheiser headphones (wireless, wired), and I used them with my new iPod video over winter break and I loved 'em. The iPod's stock phones are just cheezy, and my Sony EX71s died long ago. As soon as I saw the CX 300S on Amazon, I grabbed them. That, being said here are my personal Highs/Lows of these headphones:Highs:- Great clarity, you hear every instrument and effect.- Great highs, mids, bass (even without tweaking EQ)- Sound isolation is scary good, considering that isn't why I purchased these headphones.- Very comfortable (more so than the Sony EX71s these replace).- So far the wiring has held up during my walks around campus.Lows:- Well, I do wish they'd use thicker wiring just in case, but these are much hardier than the stupid Sonys. Sony lost me as a customer after that waste of $40.- Doesn't come with a case (I'm using the Sony case haha)Summary:Sennheiser is a good brand and I'm sure quality varies with price. But, don't compare these to the $10 cheapy Senn. earbuds you see online. These headphones are the epitomy of bang-for-the buck. Just wait until the price goes back to $40. Not sure why it keeps fluctuating. Otherwise, these things are comfortable for long periods of time, sound great, and are probably one of the better things I've blown my financial aid on :)
I purchased this all-in-one with a firm belief in Lexmark products. The X75 really shook that believe. The print quality was so terrible that I returned my first one only to find that my second one was just as bad. The model itself just can't function well as an all-in-one. As a scanner it's great. As a copy machine it's somewhat acceptable if you make only small amounts of copies, but as a printer, it is completely unreliable and often temperamental. Ultimately, it's more trouble than it's worth.
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.
Be advised that not all scsi products work with this adapter, I have a Minolta Slide Scanner, and although the product recognizes the scanner there is no way I can complete a scan. Check their compatibility list before you buy. Also the technical support is awful and useless.
Nice product, only thing is when I placed it in my phone I saw 936MB. Guess the phone took some.
This is the real deal, a Samsung toner. This isn't a knock-off trying to fit in, it's the toner. Using cheap products with low quality control can ruin the print quality of a document.It's what I've got, it's what I'll have to deal with. I would suggest avoiding getting a printer that requires this ink, but those seem to be out of production now. Stay modern, so that you can buy a toner that is more easily obtainable.
Shipping fast, quility is good. I try EBAY to buy before, but they never ship product to me. Amazon is good, I will back ^o^.
Very easy setup for someone with a little bit of network background. I am a developer with a small company and the Linksys met our needs for the short term. It is nice that you can route traffic based on port to specific machines inside the firewall. (ie Port 80&gt;web server or port 25&gt;SMTP mail server etc). Unfortunately we needed a router that could allow us to access multiple servers on the same port from the internet and the Linksys could not meet the need.(It does not have a routing table for IP) We ended up purchasing a $900 device that could perform this task.I would highly recommend this device if you don't have these specific needs.
Easy installation, works exactly as advertsised. Setup is very easy on a Mac, wouldn't know about Windows boxes though. Troublefree after months of use. A brilliant solution.
This item worked great for about 5 min. Unfortunately, it died after that and only worked when plugged into a/c or USB port. Battery did not charge. Since I was really wanting to use this player for running, it was quite a disappointment. I gave it 2 stars for how I think it probably would work with a battery and for the semi-helpful customer service. However, I still haven't received my reimbursement after almost 2 weeks... that's a generous 2 stars.
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.
Just when you think that you are getting a "brand new" filter from Amazon as they specify, think again. The filter came with several finger prints, specks of dirt, and obvious signs of wear. The metal threads on the filter had abrasions and chips as well as on the outer edges of the filter ring. Several people on online photography message boards have reported the same issue. I sent the filter back and purchased it from another company.
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 little guy is as fast as they come right now and has worked flawlessly in my Nikon D80.
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!
We bought this as we moved states and had to (at least try to) take our five saltwater fish with us. We needed to power two air pumps to get air to them during the 20 hour trip. This inverter worked like a champ. The pumps didn't take a lot of amps, but it still worked great and the fan noise was minimal. Couldn't hear it over road noise.
my camera lens even though it is 58mm. not sure why it does not fit. tried it on a different lens as well.
I am very pleased with the ink I received at a great price. Because of a delay in mailing, it was cleared up fast and very much to my satisfaction.
I have always owned two CD-ROM drives, because I believe in redundancy and efficiency: two hard drives, spare floppy drives all over the workroom, and dual-CD setups since I can remember. So when I bought the Sony DRX-500 as my workhouse/ high-end burner, I was looking for an internal backup. I picked up one of these as part of a bundle, and what a nice surprise.I got a bare drive, not a kit, so I didn't get a software bundle or screws or even an audio cable. This isn't a problem for me because I have spare parts for everything, but for anyone else, check to see that you're getting a complete kit if you expect it.Drive hookup is normal, but performance was a real surprise. It keeps up with the more-expensive DRX-500, and although it cannot handle DVD burning duties, it handles nearly every other format and media without incident. You could easily make this your primary drive, and build a low-cost system with a quality part right here.
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.
Quick delivery service and I got exactly what I asked for. Can't ask for much more.
This device itself has worked great for controlling all our A/V devices from the basement. We are currently using it with a Logitech 700 remote. This setup works nicely except the batteries are dead in about 2 days. Because the battery in the next gen extender is smaller than the standard AA, the remote will not charge with the USB plug as designed. This requires making a trip to the basement to get the spare RF battery. I am currently looking for an equivalent remote or work around to charging the 700 as designed as the constant replacement has greatly lowered the WAF (wife approval factor).
Worked right out of the box which is great because I'm not a techie! It switches between my PC tower and my MacMini using one monitor, USB mouse and keyboard. And the price is RIGHT. Only reason to hold back one star: once in a while it gets a little confused. But it's learning. That seems to be happening less often in the year and a half I've had it.
This camera case is perfect for a small camera with room for memory cards, batteries, etc.
I hac an epson color 850 before this--it was much noisier, took 10 times longer to 'warm up. How they make this stuff so complex and sell it so cheep boggles me. Fast, color great. Thus is USB 2.0 ready, I hooked up to a usb 1.1 port, and I don't think it is any faster on USB 2.0 port as far as the printing operation goes, USB 2.0 only speeds up transfer from computer to printer, and that happens very fast on usb 1.1 so no big deal if you arent using a usb 2.0 port.
I'd been contemplating buying this unit for quite some time....after much deliberation, and looking over all of the reviews, I decided to take a leap of faith....and I am certainly glad that I did. I wanted to be able to listen to my iPod while in my home....and I stumbled upon this unit on Amazon.Of course, there is no denying the reputation of high quality that Bose has. This unit did not disappoint; I was thrilled at the sound quality that emitted from something of this size. The relatively small footprint lends itself to portability....and also allows it to fit in virtually anywhere. There is virtually no assemble required (just attaching the size appropriate dock for your individual iPod), and the remote comes ready to go,What more can I say? If you're thinking about it....don't waste any more time. This piece of stereo equipment is definitely worth the expense.DYB
Buying these was a no brainer - they were extremely well reviewed, a good value, and bestsellers here on Amazon. Getting them all set up was a snap (they come with EVERYTHING!), and the sound is rich, crisp and completely immersive. Definitely recommended - they perform well and are beautiful to look at!
Overall I love my Nuvi 360. I just bought another one for Father's Day. Even though there are fancier ones out there now, they list having an even shorter battery life, and since that's one of my only complaints I decided to stick with the GPS that lists an 8 hour battery instead of a 5.I live in a city where newcomers are guaranteed to get lost. Having a GPS changed all that. So it fulfills its primary function admirably. It also does a great job of telling me where the nearest gas stations and restaurants are, although I wish it would default to showing the nearest ones along the route in the direction I'm already headed. I've used it a little as a handsfree device, and it works ok, but it was a bit cranky finding my phone the first few times.As of summer 2008 it could not find its way around the Lake of the Ozarks area AT ALL. It kept on directing me to roads that do not exist- not even wheel ruts in a field! Later I noticed Google Maps had the same problem. I don't know whether that's been corrected by now.Most of the time, though, it gets me exactly where I need to go. Now that it's been around for a couple of years, it's a great buy as well.
It is exactly as described. It works good & have not had any troubles with it.
This keyboard is one of the best products i have purchased for my computer in quite some time. It is sooooo comfertable, and the multimedia and internet buttons couldnt be more convenient.Also, if you purchse the Logitech wireless mouse as well(as i did), you can sit on your bed and do everything you could in a computer chair.The price is worth it!Bottom line: Excellent product, for all sorts of computer users. Thank you Logitech!
I have been using this mouse for over a year now. I love the fact that I don't have to clean the gunk from around the ball. Another plus is you don't even need a mouse pad. It works practically anywhere. My 6 month old daughter loves the little red laser light that emits from the front of it too. Great product for the money.
I'm able to level the camera both vertical and horizontally. I'm able to lock it in place. I have no concerns with this head.
A good buy, 16gb is better.I used them frequently with my Canon Vixia HFS1000 HD Cam.Amazon has the best prices. They work like a charm every time.PS. I tend to use the 16 gb more than the 8gb. Purchase one or two of the Card Reader/Writer USB connectors.
I got this for all my networking on my house. I have it run behind the wireless router and next to my POE switch for all my phones. This works great and haven't ever had any issues/downtime with it. Never even restarted it in several months of constant use/ownership. I have a lot of stuff going through it (32 camera surveillence system, smart home system, phone system, fax system, several servers, etc). I have CAT6 and have a super fast network with it despite all the load I put through it.
I love this laptop. It looks great, handles great. Obviously the 17 inch is going to be a bit heavier. The battery life isn't so great but I'm always near power. I'm hating Windows Vista and hoping this will backwards compatible support an XP pro platform. According to some tech forums it is, but I'd have to do a lot of downloading of new drivers for everything.
I used this fish finder for the first time today on a pontoon boat and I am very impressed with it.Although the unit doesn't show the actual contour of the bottom or any structures like and average fish finder, it does accurately indicate the type of bottom structure (i.e. rocks, weeds). It will show you if there are long or short weeds or a large or small amount of rock, stumps, etc... with great accuracy with my use.The depth finder is very accurate, but not as accurate as an average fish finder mounted permanently to a boat. The reason I say it's not as accurate is because the float that holds the sonar sensor moves up and down with any waves and the unit may indicate depths ranging up to 5 feet +/- the actual depth. If the water is calm the unit is very accurate and I have no complaints about it, it served me well with determining the depths of different coves I fished in with a boat.The unit appeared to quite accurately indicate fish in the approximate area of the boat, when the unit indicated numerous fish were present at a certain depth I would adjust my float on my fishing line to that approximate depth and would have luck catching fish (Bluegill), when no fish were indicated on the finder we never saw nor caught any fish in that area. Based on my results when using the finder to locate fish I would say that this unit is fairly accurate in detecting fish that are present.The cord that holds the sonar sensor is very durable and should last a long time given it's not scraped across rocks or sharp objects.The screen is very easy to see outdoors in direct sunlight, I never had a problem with viewing the screen at any time during the day.The battery life appears to be very long, I had installed used batteries I removed from other devices since I didn't have any new AAA batteries on hand. When I installed the used, batteries the unit indicated that they were very low in charge, however, the unit lasted all day with continuous use without any failure. Based on this performance I would say that the unit would last several trips on the 4 AAA batteries that the unit operates on if the batteries are new.The operation of the unit if extremely simple and a quick read of the operation manual will have you up and running within 5 minutes.I would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a very reasonably priced and accurate fish/depth finder. I plan on using this unit in the near future for shore fishing mainly as a depth gauge, when I have any results after using this unit for shore fishing I will update my review.
Excellent ink for excellent printers. I will never use those cheap inks ever again. In the long run, those cheap inks really aren't so cheap.
This is a good piece of audio equipment. The connection mechanism has been improved over older models and the impedance compensating function is also an upgrade.However, be careful as to the manual. As hard as this is to believe, my unit had instructions for a prior generation of this product. The instructions for the connecting device have you pull the connector out of the back of the switch. If you're successful, you will have rendered the switch inoperable.Otherwise, good unit.
This is an excellent buy. I bought 3 of the TRV 30 series camcorders and found this to be the best just because it has a bigger display LCD3.5&quot; and it is moderately priced. I think the picture quality is much better than the 230 or the 330 which were the other two.I do agree that the still shots could have been much better to print. But overall, the graininess of pictures is much less than that on the 230 or 330.I do not know about the higher end ones like 930 etc. But this one is value for money
This bag self destructed in abput 2 months. Hardly carried anything in it except a few work items..didn't even carry a lap top in it. First the zipper broke, then another zipper shredded, then the hook for the strap snapped. A total waste of money....unless you want to throw%60.00 away every 2 months....I'n going back to Lands End
This worked for a little while, until it didn't. The CD player worked longer than the radio, which was very hard to tune. We could never get reception which was frustrating. If I held the antenna it worked fine until I let go. Grrrrr. And since the antenna telescopes, my kids LOVED to pull it up and down, so that eventually broke. I only bought this one because it was pink. Mistake!
We had 3 different filters1. B+W 49mm UV Filter (010)2. B+W 49mm UV MRC Filter (010M)3. Hoya 49mm UV(0) HMC FilterAll were for the NEX5N lens, and we finally choose B+W 49mm UV Filter (010) the single coating one due to below reasons.#1 vs #2, both are B+W but coating different; however, we get the same result of the reflection. 010M is a little better, but not much you can tell. If weather sealing isn't the concern, 010 is better from price point of view.#1 vs #3, the result of the reflection is the same, and price is similar; however, Hoya multi-coating one is hard to clean.In this case of 49mm filter for len protection, B+W 49mm UV filter (010) does have out of standing quality as 5 stas
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.
I HAVE FOUND THIS WHOLE KIT GREAT. MY PICTURES LOOK BETTER THAN PROFESSIONAL ONES OF COURSE MY EPSON PRINTER DOES A FINE JOB
I originally purchased the Logitech LX710 wireless keyboard and mouse combo package a few years back and recently broke the mouse which came with it. I absolutely loved this mouse and was hoping to find a similar one which would be compatible with the same wireless receiver (to still maintain functionality with the wireless keyboard all while only using one wireless receiver). Luckily, purchasing the LX7 wireless mouse by itself still allowed full capability with the wireless receiver and the Logitech software which came with the LX710 package. However, I have not been able to get the keyboard to function with the wireless receiver which came with the LX7 mouse (there is no &#34;connect&#34; button which allows the keyboard to synchronize with the receiver). Nonetheless, this optical mouse is definitely a great purchase and I would highly recommend it.
Must have to protect your new camera,belt loop on the back of the case.cover has magnetic closure to keep the camerafrom falling out of the case.
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.
Exceptional electronic -- works right out of the box! Very easy to use and follow. I recommend without any negatives.
After the considerable (for me) expense of $300.00 for the printer itself, and several loads of ink later (at about $150.00 a pop) now this piece of junk won't recognize the ink. All seven cartridges are fresh, and I'm seriously cheesed off. Spend more if you have to, but DON'T BUY THIS PRINTER! The prints were pretty good, as long as it worked, but now it's nothing more than an unusual centerpiece. And from what I read, Epson couldn't care less. When their company folds owing to this type of shoddy merchandise, guess what, I won't have a speck of sympathy for them.
Bought this card to go with my new Panasonic FZ18S digital camera and it is working great, I can store over 2000 pics at 8.1mp!!At this price it is well worth it.
It would be nice to know if filters are included in the kit. If so, will they fit the 5700 model? I've searched the internet unsuccessfully for a filter that will mount to the 5700's lens???
I ordered this cable because I wanted a heavy duty cable that would withstand the test of time and this cable met my requirements. It is a thick gauge cable and is definitely professional grade.I bought this cable to connect my Zune MP3 player to my stereo and to be able to have the MP3 player in my lap as I sit in my easy chair when I listen to music.Because of the thickness of the cable and its high quality I did not notice any degradation in the signal or quality of my music which can occur when you use cables that are longer in length.Although this cable is somewhat expensive for an audio cable it is definitely worth the price because of it's high quality. You cannot find 12ft cables like this one at the rAdIo ShAcK or other retail stores so I was very pleased to find it on Amazon.
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.
Fits snug easy to use. works well enough for the $15.00 I paid. THe belt clip seperate from the arm band feature is great though. I never have to take it out of the leather holder. Just hook it to the armband or belt. Clips tightly to the armband, no flopping like some i have tried. Overall it performs satisfactory. Could use some tweaking.
I don't know what the kind of thinking went into the Handspring Prism, but durability was not one of them. Further complicating matters is the poor soldering job of the contacts which are attached to the base of the Prism, (which are needed to recharge or Sync the unit).At one time, the original model for the Handspring was made out of wood; they should have stayed with that medium. The plastic case used for the prism is about as fragile as an eggshell. Secure the Prism with some sort of bungee cord or else it'll shatter when it hits the ground, or as has happened to me the base contacts fell off.The contacts at the base of the prism are susceptible to breaking off, this because of the poor soldering job that is utilized during the production phase.For what I paid for this..., When initially rolled out) I should have waited, because there are much better PDA units out there and at better prices.There have been reports in trade publications that there is a merger with Handspring and Handango, which has left many wondering what are Handsprings intentions in the PDA market?Any problem with Syncing with the XP OS is the fault of the owner. Handspring placed support files on its web page for all to download. If someone complains that they are having problems with the Prism not working with XP, they failed to either download the newest edition of the desktop, or they downloaded the file and failed to read the instructions.Currently I am a college student holding down a full-time job and utilize the Prism for scheduling at school and turnover notes when at work. I also run both versions of XP (Home and Professional), syncing is not a problem.In conclusion, if you can make a promise to yourself that you'll cuddle, hold, wear white gloves and exercise extreme caution while using the Prism - Go for it. However, if you plan to use the unit in real world situations take a pass.Until Handspring makes an affordable titanium case model, or one utilizing an all rubber case, they've lost me as a customer.
This is the second time ordering these from the same company and both times we were lucky enough to receive the order promptly and not one case has been broken. Even though I have read other reviews where one or two cases were broke, ours have always arrived tightly packaged and intact. I can't comment on how the Customer Service would be, but the product is always great for us. I would definitely recommend this to someone else and will be buying again!
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.
The description (and box, when it arrived) states that this is compatible with the Garmin Fishfinder 140. Unfortunately, it is not. The transducer that comes with the 140 is not compatible with this portable case. However, I was able to modify the case by clipping off the external cable of the case, near the connector, and attaching simple connectors that I got from radio shack to power the GF140 and the transducer. The wire comming out of the carrying case contains just the leads for the batter, so this is an easy modification. So, this gets 4 stars (5 if it had been compatible, as claimed).This is an excellent unit, otherwise. The GF140 mounts on the case nicely and the suction cup for the transducer stuck firmly to the transom of the boat that I was using. Everything worked well. The transducer and cabling fits in the case when not in use.
image is very shakey, accuracy leaves a lot to be desired,would buy something a little more expensive.Batteries have to be reversed from instructions or it wont work,It is ok but i desire a better quality product.
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.
Pros: Good flash memory space, nice color screen, decent funtionality, great price!Cons: Needs an armband!, dim/disable backlight needed to extend battery life.
Nice, inexpensive storage rack. Easy to assemble and seems sturdy. I think the feet are ugly - big and round. Also, I'm not fond of the white straps to anchor to the wall. I'll probably find something different if I decide to anchor the unit to the wall.
This is such a great little radio to take on a walk, keep under your pillow for sleepless nights. I can listen for hours and only use one new battery a month.
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.
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.
Although I like the case very much and plan on keeping it, the strap opening on the top flap of this case does not line up with the new Casio EXZ-1000 camera strap fitting causing you to really have to tug to close the flap. I do like the extra size of this case for extra battery and SD cards.
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.
I love this mouse. Perfect size for my small hands...being a leftie, its symmetrical shape works well. I've been using it for over a month now, and it's so much nicer than the one that came with either of my computers that I'm buying another one.
My husband and I do a great deal of public speaking through our involvement with Business Network International and the Referral Institute. We purchased this screen because we wanted something versatile, lightweight and easy to set up to take to our venues. It did not disappoint! This screen has met all of our expectations for portability and ease of use. We highly recommend it to speaking professionals who travel with their Power Point presentations!
I already own the Toshiba HD-A2. But when I hooked this baby up to my T.V., I was blown away by the picture. The clarity is stunning and the startup time is much faster than the Toshiba. My wife was equally impressed. I would recommend this player to anyone who is thinking about making the leap into Blu-Ray. You won't be disappointed!
Best price for original manufacturer product! Check out other possibilities and you will decide to purchase this one! works great!
The screen arrived quickly and was well packaged with the screen material wrapped around a plastic tube and inserted inside another plastic tube (4" heavy plastic drain pipe). The aluminium frame is quick to put together, it comes in 6 pieces, the sides are one piece and the top and bottom are in two pieces. The top and bottom frame pieces are joined together with small shaped pieces that insert into the extruded frame and are screwed in place through each side of the frame, works well and makes a very neat and strong join between the frame pieces. There are 90 degree corner pieces that insert into the end of each frame and make it very easy to fit the screen together, make sure you measure the diagonals to check everything is square before tightening all the screws. Once the frame is together it is very easy to fit the screen material, there are 6 plastic rods that have to be pushed into a pocket around the edge of the screen material (2 on each on the top and bottom of the screen and 1 on each side)then you stretch the material to fit the rods within a channel in the frame. Plastic clips are then used all round the frame to hold the rod in the frame channel. It produces a nice tight screen with no visible sags or creases.This was the first frame I have assembled but I had it ready to mount on the wall within 45 minutes and I was taking it slowly! Mounting it on the wall is easy - the supplied brackets work well and it is easy to lift the assembled screen and hook it onto them.I have the screen mounted in a dedicated media room and am using a Panasonic PT-AE3000U projector, this screen works very well and gives a nice sharp, bright image with good colour reproduction and the felt covered frame is excellent at absorbing any light from the projector that over laps the screen edges. I would highly recommend this screen, far more expensive screens might give you a very slightly better image but you would have to have them side by side to notice!Ignore the 1 star review above - the dimensions given by Amazon are the screen viewing dimensions and do not include the frame, the dimensions to the the edges of the frame are 109.4" x 63.4" check out the manufacturers website for more information (which would be pretty sensible before purchasing any product, finding it didn't fit then giving it 1 star reviews....)
Hey,This product works, its stylish and the firewire itself is worth the price. The Ipod charges through the firewire and the interface works with your pc/mac through the firewire is well. Get it and save some bucks.Why not 5-stars, because nothings perfect :)
I just returned this item for credit, although Wall Street's return policies are terrible and it took several different e-mails to finally get the return address. Also, they want the UNopened box. How can you tell if you like something or not without opening the box???? (1) It seems like a cheaply-made item, to me. (2) It states on the box that it won't receive TV programs after February of next year, but the advertising did not state that - otherwise I would not have bought it. (3) It started making noises and giving static on every station. So I would not recommend this item.
Reviewing a printer cartridge isn't rocket science. I've purchased many of these particular cartridge. I've never had a problem with them.
I use this in my 10mp Canon point and shoot - no problems whatsoever - it is fast and uploads fast to my computer... Highly recommended for purchase...
this replaced my only slightly smaller 19' lcd and the difference is amazing.
Fist you should know that while sirius advertises you get 120 commercial free music channels65 talk channelssports including all NFLfree online listening for subscriberswhat they dont tell you the online listening is only of the music channels even though they print it too look like you can get all the services online they don't broadcast any sports or talk online.also while they don't have commerials thyte still have DJ's that come on EVERY 2 or 3 songs and talk about nothing to do with the music usualy to tell you about another channel or another show (which in my oppinion is still a commercial just for their own service) not a whole lot more music than fm
What can i add that everyone hasn't already pointed out. Build is great, sharpness is great, at 1.4 its extremely fast. Its a must if your looking for a prime on a crop sensor that will shoot close to 50mm. I got mine from amazon and i don't have any focus issues. This lens produces great photos and is also a great lens to shoot video. If your seriously considering this lens. I would highly recommend it!
Picture was great for 6 days! On the 7th day, it rested.Now it just displays a white zig-zag line on a grey background. Glad it blew up during the return period.After reading other reviews today, I assume mine must have slipped past quality control. Most units last about a month before major problems and the buyer is stuck with warranty repairs. I guess Samsung will have to eat this one!
Basically, its a piece of crap. The server never connects. When it does connect, the songs break up and don't sound right. The Media Server software always locks up. Its just an awful program. What a waste of $ this was.How could Netgear release something that was so horrid? Beats me.
Great length for a great price.....works as it is supposed to...well made.....what else do you need besides that? would surely suggest purchasing this product with no questions!
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.
We have had this product for 7 months now. We have 2 teenagers in the house and loads of extra kids. The machine records, plays, and rewinds endlessly. It has played recorded DVD's from our camcorder and computer easily with no picture distortion. I believe Sony has produced a good product!
Amazing price, amazingly comfortable, great sound.I do a lot of work on my laptop and a lot of times I am working lying down on my bed, with these stuck into the side of my laptop while on the bed I'm afraid that the jack is going to snap off with how long it is.Other than that these are the perfect headphones for me.
buy it, my cpu runs hot at about 47 degree celcius idle, 58 degree celcius load.with the cooler it ran 43 degree celcius idle, 54 degree celcius load.a big difference.add in a few case fans and i am at 39 idle, 47 load.pros:looks goodworks wellgood pricecons:hard to install, takes a lot of effortdoes't use a standard 92mm fan.Beware&lt; when rubber pieces that hold the fan to the coller gets old and rips, you will have to get a new cooler with a new fan, or just glue the fane back to the cooler.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P9ZBFA/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleThis memory card was definitely the right one for me to buy. But do not get one unless you also get a new (or have a) compatible SDHC USB card reader.I very often use both film and picture mode when I use my new camera, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5A: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011Z6D9U/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title).Recording film fills up a lot of space on the memory card, and buying an 8GB card allows me to use both modes frequently. I filled this card in 3 busy weeks of vacation! Only about 400 pictures, the rest was film.Using the camera to transfer pictures to the computer took hours! Using a new SDHC-compatible card reader made the transfer to an even older computer many times faster! it took less than half an hour compared to over three h by the cable that came with the camera.Without timing the seconds and minutes exact, I guess the difference is between 6-10 times using a proper card-reader to any older built in USB access. Go for the card, but get a proper card-reader and good luck.
The sound of the machine was much louder than the music. It was useless.
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've been waiting for a while to get a 2 megapixel camera for [this price]. This one fits the bill nicely. The image quality is good (as expected from Olympus), the battery life is good (surprisingly so), and the control interface is OK (too few buttons control too many features, lots of back-and-forth).I particularly like the body design form-factor. The clamshell case is nice and tough, feels good in your hand, and -- this is a BIG plus -- does not have that wacky pop-up-flash that the Olympus D-5*** models have. I suppose they had to do that to make room for the zoom lens, which this model lacks.The lack of optical zoom is, of course, the biggest drawback of this camera. Bear in mind, though, it's what enables the...price, so it's a trade off. The optical zoom works acceptably, though the image quality does degrade. Again, that the trade off.Finally, a word about the software. I'm a long-time Photoshop user, so (in my experienced opinion) the freebie "photo-editing" software that comes with any digital camera is [cruddy], not worth the CD it's burned onto. They may offer some value as a way to catalog photos, but their retouching abilities are a joke. Just out of curiosity, I tried running it on my Mac. It crashed the machine when I tried using the red-eye reduction. I realize that non-pros are not going to buy the...full-version of Photoshop -- but the [less expensive] Photoshop Elements (formerly "LE") is pretty good. Quite frankly, a digital camera without decent photo-editing software is a bit of a lame duck. Consider investing in such software as you would any essential accessory, like a tripod or case or memory card.All in all, I'm glad I bought this camera and feel like I got a good deal. I haven't made many consumer electronics purchases recently I can say that about.
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.
Bought 2 of these as replacements for my car's key fob. I don't recall the expiration date on the package but it was several years in the future so I expect these are fresh batteries and should last quite a while.
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.
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..
Mp3 is real good werth for the money. I love how is has an SD exansion slot! I can add up to 8gb. It works smooth and good.
This machine does not work properly. Every so often it &quot;freezes up&quot; and has to be power-cycled (i.e. unplug it from the wall) to get it working again. (This information is actually in the manual!) About two months after buying it I bought a Netgear router instead, which is a far superior and much more stable product. My netgear has been running for 3600 hours (150 days) without any freezes, lock-ups, or other nonsense.
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 !
Over the course of a year I've purchased 4 PNY memory cards and none of them will work with any of our cameras. We have a 2 Kodak easy shares, a Canon Power Shot A560, a Nikon Cool Pix, and a Canon Rebel XS. You'd think with as many cameras in our house being used regularly that at least one would be able to work the magic of the PNY. But nope. We can't get them to format in the cameras or on the computers. Sadly the more I talk to people about camera's and memory cards the more I'm finding I'm not in the same boat with PNY and the cheaply made memory cards.
This headset has excellent sound - great bass and clear mids and highs. My only gripe would be that the cord tangles rather easily, but this is a very minor gripe given the quality of the sound. At this price, I would most definitely recommend this headset.
WAS A GIFT FOR MY HUBBY WHO LOVES ELECTRONIC PROJECTS ...IT WAS ALOTT OF FUN AND NEAT TO WATCH HIM MAKE IT EVENTHO HE HAD TO BUY ANTENAA AND SOUND WIRE SEPERATE
I did a lot of research before buying a digital camera. I had a big trip to Italy coming up and wanted to be sure I had the right camera for the trip. This was perfect! It's small and compact, and it's so easy to learn to use. The quality was amazing. So many people commented on how easy the camera was to use and how great the pictures came out.I did purchase an extra battery to have with me. This worked out well because the camera only gives you like 10 pics notice when the battery will run out. This way, I was never caught without one. I also bought a 2g memory card.I would highly recommend this camera to anyone!
My need was straightforward: I needed ear speakers of some sort that would not fall off my ears with the slightest movement like earbuds do. An overhead band would be uncomfortable and interfere with lying on a pillow or back in a chair. I was skeptical about how in-the-ear speakers would feel, as my inner ears are very sensitive. These ER6i earphones delighted me with their very soft silicon ear covers. I can wear them for hours and often forget I have them on.I am not an audiophile, so I can't begin to pass judgment on the audio quality; all I know is that I hear my recorded lectures and talk radio shows completely clearly. I am very pleased I made this purchase.
This would be a perfect PDA if it was about half as thick, i.e., had a Palm V form factor. Nonetheless, it's faster than other PDAs out there (with the possible exception of the HS Platinum model) and the screen is terrific.
I left mine at a cabin over Christmas. I use my camera to take pictures at school, I am a preschool teacher and this is a part of the classroom. I thought I would have to buy a new camera then found this. Thank you
i was very happy about the yamaha reciver .it was just what i wanting and very fast shiping . im very happy with the whole deal .thanks
I am extremely pleased with pic quality of my new A610 (and I consider myself very picky).Super fast and accurate focus and exposure thanks to new DIGIC II processor.Very handy maual controls and super video mode at 640*480 @ 30fps.Coupled to 4X lens this point and shoot has to be the best 5 MP on maket for under $300.Used it extensively for 3 weeks and only last night I recharged my first set of batteries (4AA * 2500mah); simply amazing.Love this camera!!! I had a Nikon Coolpix 5200 before this and the A610 is head and shoulders above the Nikon.
A giant killer with Tripath TP2050 chips. As a fan of the little Sonic Impact amp I had to try this Teac. The Teac has a different sonic signature than the SI but it's still Tripath. The Teac has a few more Watts which I like. I use this as a two channel amp. In stock form I love it, in modded form simply amazing.
This product works wonderfully, as both a router and a switched hub. Installation was a snap, and I've had zero trouble getting multiple PCs on the Internet at the same time. The switched hub manages local traffic efficiently, and supports Ethernet and Fast Ethernet clients concurrently with no problems.One word of advice. If you plan to add more than four PCs to your intranet, just get the one-port DSL router and use a separate switched hub. That way, all your connections are handled by the switch, instead of split between the router and the switch. There are no problems doing it either way, you just may save some money buying a one-port router, plus your switch may manage traffic better.
Easy to set up and use. I was able to get my media finally organized and easily retrieve it for use. I intend to purchase at least one more.
I purchased this product directly from the Apple store when I purchased my iPhone, about 45 days ago. That is how long it has taken to change the color of this "clear" case to turn yellow!!!! I work in an office, not any place prone to grease or dirt yet this case now makes my $600 iPhone look like trash. DO NOT BUY THE CLEAR. I wanted the Black but at the time I could find one.
I am really happy with the picture quality (and everything else) for HD programs and DVD (I am using HDMI player & connection), however I am a bit disappointed with the picture for non-HD programs. This is my first HDTV, so I can't really compare it to any other HDTV, but on some programs the picture is just awful.
I ordered this battery because the battery my dvx100 came with only lasted about thirty minutes if I didnt use the screen, But this battery lasted me about 3 and half hours and was indeed long lasting. For the price i bought to of them, and they came on time as expected. If your looking for a spare dvx100 battery this is your choice.
Great product, great distributor(Amazon.com,LLC).It came one day before its expected arrival date, and it was really easy to set up.You just attach the cord to the USB drive in your laptop(it's a through USB so it doesn't take up one whole USB port.This is awesome bc my laptop only has 3 ports).I keep it hooked into my laptop at all times and it's been working really well.My laptop has cooled tremendously without any noise from the fans.It's also very portable and lightweight.I've had this product for two months and am hoping it will be the last cooling pad I'll have to buy.So far so good.Other reviews agree.***update:After less than a year of owning this, it mysteriously stopped working.But after sending in a complaint, I was able to get a new one.
Pretty happy so far. Easy set up. Attractive. Quiet. Very good picture and sound quality from both VCR and DVD especially through my home theater system. Records DVD to VCR. Record on VCR from TV channel while playing a DVD. Easy to use remote but a little small for my fat little fingers. EZ view to switch from widescreen to full pan scan to full screen feature.CON- The DVD has paused on its own close to the end of a couple of DVD's but was able to search backward and play resumes to end of DVD.All this and progessive scan too for the price of a quality DVD progressive scan player alone! Recommend to those who are looking for a quality combo unit.
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.
I have this set up with my Plasma and all th Home Theater peices in a closet. The Ribbon Cable is a bit of a nusance, but a minor issue. My only other suggestion would be to leave the Sticky pads off the IR blasters so the end user can orient the IR blaster how they need to. I found that some of my pieces wouldn;t work with the Blaster just stuck and facing over the top. I moved the sticky pad to the front of the blaster so I could place it directly on the Eye of the unit I wanted.Works flawlessly with the Harmoney Remote and every peice in my HT.Be mindful of what retailer you order form here. NorthStar Electronics is extremely SLOW to ship and was a major hold up in my HT installation. . Took them 2 weeks from order to my having it in hand. In todays etailing world.. Not all that acceptable especially if you are paying for shipping on top of it.
On a High Speed Cable System, recovering from being HACKED (Beware of Trojan Horses) was fast approaching a full time job. I haven't been hacked since the virtual 'Drop In' installation of this device. (I also recommend TDS3 software to clean and keep them out.) No Server software is needed to place other machines on the same Internet Hookup at full speed, with the DHCP server is built in to this 'Box'. Just plug them in, either 10 Base T or 100 Base TX. Works equally well with DSL or Cable Modem. This is the 'Best Price' I've seen on this item.
I would really have liked to have known, before purchasing the item, that it was not compatible with Apple computers.
The adapter does not look like the picture and its construction does not allow it to fit properly in the mini jack. It was impossible to use because of the shape/fit.The adapter arrived promptly/on schedule.
Item arrived in a timely matter. It is very simple. Basically, just plug and transfer data.
Nothing to technical about this product. The construction is precise and solid and unflawed Just what I expect from Tiffen.
I had a pair of 12" Kenwood subs in a ported box. Got a 5.0 Farad capacitor. Bought an 8 gauge wiring kit. First, the amp's terminals can only handle 12 gauge wire, they use the mickey mouse style terminal and can't accomodate any bigger wire. I shaved down some of the wire, and got it all hooked up. It hit extremely hard. Sounded amazing. About a week or so later, the red light came on. I know quite a bit about electronics, and did some tests to find out what was wrong. An output transistor shorted, thus disabling the amp. These are not something you can simply order, so i just bought a different amp. Save money on other things, but an amp is where you want to save up and buy an alpine. Apparently that short is extremely common.
Amazing product ... it works exactly as described. Has great range and even transmits through walls. Great product! I highly recommend it.
I recieved my computer and out the box is has performed excellently. I have no keyboard problems and am able to do all the things I did on my desktop and more since I'm now mobile. I highly reccommed this product to anyone who is looking for a desktop replacement. The screen view is high quality and every thing that is included makes it well worth the price.
Bottom line - best major purchase I have made since I bought a home with a finished basement!I got the projector and mounted it on the ceiling in my basement projecting on a light-brown wall. I expected that I would need to paint the walls white, or get a screen, but was shocked by the amazing picture quality. Here are the details:1) Comcast Cable with HiDef Box. Hidef program is so amazing it makes me want to cry. Sports programing blows the mind away. I even enjoy watching boring hi-def shows with the wife, like the Oscars, just because I am so amazed at how crystal clear the picture looks. You feel like you are there! Regular TV looks surprisingly great too, but setting it up right is critical. Make sure to change the aspect ratio back to Native (vs 16:9 when watching hi-def channels). Ensure that the HDTV cable box has the following settings:Aspect Ratio (controls regular programming) = 4:3 letterboxOutput Type (controls High def programming) = experiment with 720P vs 1080i4:3 overide (controls regular programming)= 480p.I am also using the expensive $99 monster DVI cable to connect to the cable box. This is essential to make regular TV look great vs grainy. Get the DVI to M1 connections, wires and adaptors - you MUST budget this into your overall budget or the projecter will not be a great buy (see my "problem" section below).2) X-Box. I purchased the Hi-Def cable/wire from Microsoft for $20. Once you buy the cables, you can go into the Xbox dashboard settings to allow for 720p and 1080i. Most games are in 480p and 16:9 format. The few Games in highdef look fantastic! You can check hdtvarcade.com to see the exact resolution of every game.3) DVD player: Since the Xbox only outputs in 480i, I wanted to try the upconversion DVD players. I first tried the Denon 1910. That did NOT work when using a DVI cable!!! It might have been because it was refurbished or possibly it was because the Infocus X2 is not HDCP compliant?? I'm not sure, but the 1910 warns against non-HDCP compliant units and InFocus says that x2 is non-compliant - so that's my best guess. Next I tried the TOSHIBA SD-5970. That worked, and I hooked it up using the $99 Monster HDMI to DVI cable. I'm not sure if it was worth it, because DVD's look great, but NOT Amazing compared to HiDef Comcast programming. The verdict is still out, but I have never seen any of the DVD's like Finding Nemo that supposedly look MUCH better with progressive scan DVD's. I can't tell much difference between when DVD is set to 720p vs 1080i HDMI output.Once again, everybody that comes over, including the sceptic wife, is shocked by our basement - they all say its like a full-scale theater, much bigger and clearer than a regular big screen TV and I don't even have surround sound yet - that'll be my next big purchase. Infocus X2 is highly recommended, but be sure to check out the problem section below:Problems1) My InFocus X2 does not have any component inputs. That means to get premium quality, you must come through the M1/DVI input. If you have a DVD, Cable box and Xbox like me, it is a real pain to switch the cable in the back (especially with a ceiling mount). I got myself a step ladder to make it easier. The DVI switcher for 4 DVI cables is TOO expensive, almost $400.2) Be prepared to spend at least $3-400 after you get your InFocus to purchase DVI cables for the cable box, possibly HDMI cables if you buy a progressive scan DVD player, as well as adapters to connect your DVI cable to the M1 computer port... Its definitely worth it, but just be prepared. In my opinion, the progressive DVD player is optional (saves you approx $150), but the cables are mandatory.3) No way to turn off unit with remote (and yes it is still a little noisy in whisper mode, but once the movie starts you can't hear it anymore). I have it set-up so that after it cools/powers down I just turn off the entire unit on the wall switch since it is ceiling mounted.
The unit failed after 3 months of normal use. No support from the company. Nothing to do but put it in the landfill. Avoid this company.
Awesome! Works Great. Make sure it is compatible with your iPod before buying. Not for all of them but if yours is one of the ones listed , It is an unbeatable accessory for your iPod. 6 and 1/2 stars at least.
this is my 3rd canon camera after a sd100 and a650. this camera is the best - great picture quality, fast shots, easy to use. i am pretty much sold on canon cameras even though this is one a little bit old. one small frustration and i think with all point and shoot digital cameras is the flash defaults to automatic and sometimes I wish it could default to "off" because its enough light to shoot without it but it turns on and ends washing the picture out and i miss the perfect pose/situation my kids were in.
This fan is really silent but it does not push much air, I mean for a 1200 rpm fan, it would not be able to push huge amounts anyway, but I found out it pushes even less than I thought. Otherwise, it is a decent fan.
Excellant camera. Great price and fast delivery. I love it so much, Im ordering another camera for my Aunt.
I picked up one of these thinking it would have support for mp3PRO -- but I was sloppy and didn't read the fine print. It's &quot;mp3PRO ready&quot;... meaning it's ready for a firmware update that isn't done yet. Other than that it has been decent to me.On the plus side:* Lot of storage* Doesn't need any software to load - just appears as a drive letter in Win2000. I love that.* The accompanying headphones are better than most portables - still not truly high quality though.* Decent price for the storageOn the minus side:* No mp3PRO support yet* System crashes a lot with seemingly average jostling - I can't walk to the post office with it in my pocket without the system crashing. It's ok if tossed in a backpack though.* Audible interference buzz - when the drive light flashes, you can hear it causing a bit of buzz in the headphones.* The USB port is pretty obscure - I could not find a cable that matches the super small port. If you want to use it at home and work, you either have to carry the cable each way or maybe order another one from RCAAnother point which I have noticed is common with hard-drive based MP3 players, but surpised me when I got this was that ther battery is build in - so there is no way to carry a spare. With 10 gigs of storage, I had visions of extended listening &quot;in the field&quot; but that's just not possible. I love my rechargable AAs but they don't help here.I have since purchased a 10GB iPod -- also uses a built-in battery -- which is otherwise vastly superior to the RCA, but at a higher price point. I'd recommend saving up for the iPod if you want a high capacity MP3 player if you have the means - but, in a crunch the RCA is not too bad.
I lowered my pride and bought a third party lens. I have been horribly dissapointed with third party lenses in the past, but this lens is increadible! its very sharp and has less distortion than my 18-70mm nikkor AF-S DX lens! this lens has permanantly replaced the kit lens on my D70. I have been using this lens for about a month now and I the only complaint i have is minimal ghosting in direct sunlight. this is easily cured with a well placed hand. I can block all ghosting without getting my hand in the picture even at 12mm. i dont use the lens hood, so I dont know how effective it is. this lens is large and it will cause horrible shadows with the built in flash or an attached speedlight. it will also cause shadows while in commander mode with a wireless set up. this is not a concern for me. I simply hold my speedligh in front of my built in flash in commander mode when ever I need a flash. I have used a nomal thickness UV filter with this lens (hoya 77mm) and i could see no distortion at all at any settings. I am a diehard nikkor fanantic, however, I am very impressed with this lens. I would definently recommmend this lens over the poorly built $1000 nikkor version.
What a product - I have successfully taken hours and hours and hours of home video played it through the VCR and captured them to disk and written them to CD and DVD.Basically WinTV allow you to watch TV on you PC, either in a window or full screen. You can digitally record you TV shows or pause live TV and create you own instant replay (at this point the TV program is written to disk). You can also burn TV programs onto CD-ROM or DVD.With the "nanoPEG Editor", you can trim your videos, cut out segments, put them back together, without losing any video quality. The editor also let you to remultiplex for VCD and SVCD.The "WinTV Scheduler" allow you to control TV recording on a daily, weekly or a random schedule.The Ulead "DVD MovieFactory" for authoring and burning Video CD's, SVCD's or DVDs.Feature include:--------------------125-channel cable ready TV tuner-Composite/s-video and audio inputs, to connect to VCR or camcorders-High quality MPRG-2 video and audio encoder-Bundled software including WinTV2000 for TV watching and recording, MPEG editor, TV scheduler and DVD/VCD/SVCD authoring and burning software.-Watch TV in a resizable window or the whole screen-Capture high quality still video images, up to 1600x1200 pixels in BMP, TIF and JPEG formats-Remote ControlSystem Requirement:---------------------------Pentium II processor 450MHz or faster for TV pause with full screen playback-MS Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP-Free PCI slot-Sound Card-CD-RW or DVD writer for burning Video CD's S-VCD's or DVD's
I've owned my HP P1000 for a year now and I have never experienced ANY of the problems others report in their reviews, which is what prompted me to write one of my own. I print everything---from the very highest resolution 8X10 to the cheesiset cartoon graphics for a letter to a friend, using my P1000. I even printed my own wedding invitations and envelopes. (&amp; I got rave reviews on them!) If it can be printed, I've used my P1000 to print it. I have never had an envelope problem, as others, nor do I have any paper jam problems. The printer is fast and efficient, and turns out a supurb quality print. I do a lot of photography work, as well as graphic design, and this was the most affordable printer for me. And no one asks me if I printed something myself--they are amazed when I say I did. No one believes that I could turn such great quality prints out from my home printer and PC. But you can with this machine--anyone can. It's great.
They sound fine and are as comfortable as any earbuds I have used. I needed cheapo earbuds for the kids, when they became audiopholes and would no longer use the free airline earphones I kept giving them (I hate it when they catch on to stuff like that). I bought several pairs of these, in anticipation of multiple losses, but surprisingly they have kept up with their original sets and are happy with the sound. I still miss giving them the freebie airline sets though. Oh, and don't tell them that you bought multiple pairs of earbuds for them or they WILL lose a set a week!
I was looking for a quality Vocal Mic under $500. I have allot of experience with many of the high-end microphones. When I came across the MXL Brand I was not familiar with them. I researched all the recommendations and specifications. In most cases this mic had very high ratings. I thought well for under the $100 sell price at the time, I'll give it a try. Wow, when I tested this mic, I was truly impressed. From the beautiful controlled lows to the sizzling high frequencies, this mic is worth far more than I spent. I am so impressed with this mic, I will be purchasing other MXL microphones. The only feature missing from this is polar pattern and roll-off control. This feature is however available on other models. Way to go MXL.
I bought this for my 6 year old grandson. Even he can work it. Easy, small, great overall.
I have a tv mounted to the wall, wires going through wall behind the tv into a hall closet where i keep all my media devises. had to have hall closet door open so that i could change channels on dvr. With this ir repeater i dont need to any more, in fact i was so excited about it, to see just how well it works, i went outside of my house to the back of my garage and it still controlled the dvr (not that i really see a need to use it behind my garage) but thats how well it works!
The parts are exactly as described. The iPhone 4 sync'ed perfectly with my computer and charged using the wall plug adapter. I have not used the car adapter at this time. I regret not purchasing two of these, one for the office and one for work. Great for travel, or as a backup cable.
this was easy to install, is easy to use -- certainly well worth the price I paid -- much better quality than I expected for the price
This product is amazing. I have purchased it before, about a year ago, and it worked perfectly until it was, unfortunately, stolen. A few months later, I decided to purchase it again! The touch sensitive effect is really neat, and for those who need it to be more or less sensitive have that option to change in the settings on the actual mp3 player. I also love the photo aspect of it, you can zoom in on pictures and have different sharing folders, and even change the backgrounds. You can personalize it with different color pallettes and types of backgrounds - I love it. The battery life is really good too, and it doesn't take very long to charge up - about 3 hours is my guess. Also, you can purchase more batteries and use them for long term mp3 player use without charging, unlike my other ipods which I had to use them sparingly on road trips because they come with only one internal battery. The headphones are really good quality, and have the ability to be LOUD or soft. Another neat tool is the FM radio, if you ever got tired of your music or just wanted to hear a radio station wherever you are. Oh yeah - a great thing - it's really hard to break. I'm the type of person who ALWAYS drops and ruins things like cameras and phones, but this Creative Zen has proven itself to me. I've dropped it various times, and it's still working. I decided to buy a rubber case for it - that is really neat too because it's extra padding and virtually indestructible. All in all- the Creative Zen Micro Photo was cheap, durable, and all around a great product. I strongly recommend!
Product was as described and appears to be working fine. Shipment was by first class mail and that was very speedy compared to UPS, FedEx, etc.
These just aren't comfortable in my ears. None of the many ear canal adapters seem to feel comfortable enough. Definitely can't wear these for more than 15-20 minutes at a time.
I haven't used it a lot, but I have had no problems with it. Works at least as good as the factory battery that came with it.
Works great, no problems for me. I will buy another set soon from Amazon. I think dual layer DVD+R is a more common format than dual layer DVD-R. Check if your burner is compatible before purchasing dual layer discs. Not all burners are compatible, so the discs may not work on all computers. You will not go wrong with Ritek/Ridata if your burner is compatible.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Easyshare line. I bought my first Easyshare (a DX4530) in March 2003. I initially bought it for my business. As a seller on eBay, I needed to be able to take pictures of my items without the time and expense of film developing. I was truly attached to film cameras for my personal pictures, as I was under the belief that digital cameras could never take as good of pictures as a film camera.I was shocked to find out that my new Easyshare took pictures that were just as good as my film cameras! Within a week, I was using my Easyshare for ALL my pictures and my Olympus Stylus film camera (which I had just bought about 6 months prior) has been sitting in the drawer ever since!One thing I LOVE about the Easyshare line is they have one of the best Redeye Reduction systems there is in this class! Of course, typically, cameras that are in the $1,000+ range will have a great Redeye Reduction, but, most cameras in the $500 or less range do not have very good Redeye reduction systems. Here is a quote from a review on another website:"Whoever came up with the redeye reduction system for Kodak deserves a raise -- their recent cameras have all faired well in our flash photo tests. That includes the Z740..."From: http://www.dcresource.com -- Which, by the way, has thorough reviews of most digital cameras.Both my DX4530 and the Z7570 that I just bought effectively got rid of Redeye. The only incidences in which it didn't work was when the person (my two year old son is a good example) won't look at the camera. The Redeye reduction works by having two flashes. The first flash gets the eyes used to the flash and the 2nd flash is the actual flash. By the time the 2nd flash goes off, the eyes are accustomed to the flash, and thus, no Redeye! If the person turns their head while the first flash is going off, the Redeye Reduction System will not work.The bottom line is that if you take lots of pictures of people, this camera is a MUST HAVE! There are many cameras that claim to have Redeye Reduction, but theirs don't work very well. The Easyshare's Redeye Reduction REALLY WORKS and it works GREAT! I love it!Now to the Z7590. I just got it yesterday, but was able to try it out, read the manual, and take some pictures of my kids. I will post some pictures at the top of this page later.First, the Pros:-Takes GREAT pictures! Once you know how to use the manual features on this camera, this camera will take pictures of comparable quality as the Digital SLRs that are selling for thousands of dollars! No kidding! But even if you're not into all the manual features, the Automatic settings still take great pictures!-Has an on-screen histogram that tells you whether or not the lighting in your picture is "just right" or needs to be adjusted.-Has awesome redeye reduction for taking pictures of people!-Has a neck strap, rather than a wriststrap. This is nice, as it helps to prevent accidental droppage!-Kodak FINALLY fixed the problem of the lens cap falling off all the time! This lens cap fits MUCH better! This is an issue I had with my DX4530! The lens cap fell off ALL the time! Not so with the Z7590. I am THRILLED!-Kodak also fixed the problem the Z740 has (the predecessor of the Z7590), in that the flash automatically pops up upon turning the camera on. Many people did not like this. The Z7590's flash does not pop up automatically. There is a little switch next to the flash that you have to push for it to pop up. And if you forget to pop it up, there is this annoying red flashing that comes up on the LCD that tells you the flash is not open. This message pops up if you try to take a picture while the flash is closed.-Uses the SD memory card, which is much more affordable than some of the other cards.-An improvement upon the DX4530: It has a separate On-Off button. Now, with the Z7590, the setting you have your camera on is still there when you turn it on. With my old camera, you had to turn it on by turning the dial to either Auto or Sports mode or night mode, etc. Now with the Z7590, you can leave it on Auto or Sports or Night, etc. and just turn it off (and back on) with the push of a button! I really like this a lot!Now to the Cons:-The lens cap stays on so well that it doesn't pop off upon turning the camera on. Now granted, even my DX4530's cap didn't automatically pop off when turned on -- BUT it sure did fall off easily when I put it in my purse! So, this really doesn't bother me. Sure, I have to take it off myself, but at least it doesn't fall off all the time like my DX4530's did. Besides, any really nice, expensive camera (like the SLRs) has a cap that you must take off. I mention this because this does slow down the time it takes to take the picture. This is especially important if you have mobile kids and want to get that perfect "Kodak Moment." But what good is that perfect Kodak moment if the picture quality isn't good! At least with the Z7590, once you get that Kodak moment, you know that picture will be of great quality also!-The flash doesn't pop up automatically. Now you area saying, "but you had this on the 'pros' list." I know I did. It's nice that it doesn't pop up, BUT I wish Kodak had it so the camera automatically pops up the flash or doesn't based upon the setting you have it on. If you are on a use flash setting, it should pop up, if you are on a flash off setting, it should not pop up. But the switch would still be there if you wanted to pop it up.-It ONLY uses a special battery pack. I really wish it used AAs like my DX4530 did! I have tons of rechargeable AAs for use with my DX4530 and I was hoping to be able to use them with this camera. Now I have to buy an additional battery pack to make sure I always have spare batteries when one battery pack runs out.-The On-Off button is too small. It's very hard to push, which again slows down the turn-on time when you're trying to get that perfect Kodak moment. You know what I mean if you have small kids! I see why they made it small and kind of hard to turn on -- So it won't accidently turn on if it bumps against something. So, although this is a negative, I don't see how it is avoidable without putting the On-Off switch back on the dial -- Which I don't like either. Again, this is a Love-Hate relationship!This camera is LOADED with features and I could literally go on all day talking about this camera! All-in-all, I absolutely LOVE this camera and the entire Easyshare line! IMO, this is the best camera you are going to get in the under $500 range! Before going with the Easyshare line again, I spent THREE DAYS reshearching every camera out there! I came back to the Easyshare line because I KNOW they take reliable pictures! Plus, I know that my pictures of my three children will be missing one thing: That dreaded, awful REDEYE! I LOVE this camera and I can't wait to use it for New Year's Eve! BTW, did I tell you it has a separate "Fireworks" mode? :-)
the metal ring is thicker than pictured . install it before the lens change the looking of the camera. optical quality is so so.
I purchased a portable DVD player that stopped working one day after the one year warranty expired. Of course! I called NEW and was answered by the most friendly customer service rep that I have had in a long time. She was easy to understand, answered all my questions and gave specific instructions. I paid to ship the DVD back but received a check for the full purchase price in the mail just weeks later. I would definately recommend buying this additional insurance for all electronic purchases.
I purchased this lens to photograph a wedding. My goal was to be as flash free as possible and to get people's expressions from a distance. This lens definitely fit my needs, with the aperture open to 1.8 and a tripod, it was able to catch enough light out of most situations and the usm auto focus is incredible!This is a great portrait lens, but keep in mind that on a dslr you need to stand a good distance away from your subject for them to fit in the frame.Clean, crisp and simple.
Bought this for my son at Christmas. He loves it. Had a problem with the first one though. I contacted Amazon by email on Christmas night and recieve a response within a couple hours. They had us print up a shipping lable and told us to wait until the new one arived in a few days and to check out the new one before returning the defective one. They are great. Product itself is easy to use and my son uses it daily. Recomend it.
I bought my Sansa View to use with [...]. It is extremely easy to use and to read. I am visually impaired so the screan size was a main factor in my purchase. I can also transfer pictures and videos onto it as well. A great buy.
I love popcorn and have about 4 or 5 different poppers of various types. I've also tried various homemade methods of popping corn in the microwave. None compares to this simple appliance. It's just a bowl, in which you place a special cardboard cup to hold the kernels. That all sits on a special base and you put the whole thing in the m'wave. You can use oil or not, up to you.If you want light popcorn, especially if you want air-popped popcorn, there is no better method out there. I had a batch the other night using Jolly Time kernels and I only had 7 duds. The texture is excellent too.The only drawback is that it's sometimes hard to find the special cups you have to use but luckily they have them here on amazon.
Pros:I primarily intended to use this with a Harmony 768 universal remote (4xAAA) and, once I figured out the idiosyncrasies, it has worked great & how I'd hoped; from anywhere in my apartment on more than a dozen components that make up my complex system, and with just as quick and reliable a response as with the direct original remotes. I don't even need to extend the telescoping antenna on the receiver (RF-receiver/IR-relay), and just lay it horizontally flat against the "saucer", which is placed in an inconspicuous location with nearby line-of-sight to my IR components.Although I don't need the "eye extender" cable (since I have no components hidden in cabinets or out of line-of-sight for the receiver), I did test it. I was surprised how well it worked even from several feet from component IR sensors, regardless of its directional orientation. I imagine that the optional "triple-eye" accessory, selectively oriented in a cabinet rather than attached directly to individual sensors, could probably emit enough IR to control quite a bit more than 3 components & maybe as many as a dozen? Even an optimally placed single-eye could possibly supplement the receiver if there were several components in the same location but out of direct line-of-sight from the receiver.Cons and idiosyncrasies:It comes in plastic "bubble"-container packaging. Fortunately, the package edges can be peeled apart without requiring a "machete" or damaging the product, but it still can't be fully resealed. Of course this style packaging makes it unlikely you'd be able to return it if it didn't work out for you, which is a major reason manufacturers use these insidious packages.It can be a bit quirky, depending on the remote with which it's used. I tested it with close to 20 original remotes as well as several universal remotes, AAA & AA battery usage. Most worked just fine, but I experienced the following issues:- Harmony 768, universal remote (4xAAA); sensitive to which battery location for the transmitter (lower 2 battery chambers, farthest from 768's IR emitters, seem to work best); on occasion it suddenly stopped working until I spun the transmitter a bit inside the battery chamber - whether this was due to poor contact or an orientation issue, I don't know.- HTM MX-500, universal remote (4xAAA); no response from the receiver, & with transmitter/battery in slot "1" the remote doesn't even "turn on" (ie, can't be used with this universal remote.)- Mitsubishi HS-HD2000U, D-VHS (2xAA); no response on the receiver or otherwise when used with the original remote *OR* with the Harmony 768 sending HS-HD2000U commands (ie, won't control this component - A/B/C settings on the receiver made no difference.)Other:- be sure to observe the feedback LED on the receiver. If it responds to your remote, you're likely good to go. (I first tested this with the Harmony 768, and until I determined its idiosyncrasies, had *no* response. I can see how someone could quickly conclude this doesn't work.)- some components don't respond as well (or even at all for one of my components) when both the remote's IR and the receiver's IR is beamed to the component at the same time. When I'm in a line-of-sight location with the remote, I have much better response when I point the remote away or cover its IR, restricting it to sending RF to the receiver. When I'm *not* in a line-of-sight location with the remote, it makes no difference where I point it, as I'd expect with RF transmission.- The receiver's IR beam strength & coverage seems typical to other IR remotes. If you're using receiver line-of-sight rather than via directly attached "eye(s)", it may take a bit of trial and error to find the best convenient receiver placement location and direction to operate all your system components.- the receiver's power adaptor *may* have to be plugged to a different outlet to avoid interference from other components plugged to a power strip.- The aspect ratio of the Amazon product-image is width-stretched (actual "saucer" seems smaller than perceived from the Amazon image); you'll see the proper proportion in images at the NGHP web-site.- I primarily use NiMH rechargeable batteries on my remotes, but wherever I ran into issues I also tried using standard alkalines. Battery type never made any difference in my testing results and all had full charges.- check the NGHP web-site FAQs, where it recommends such things as charging the batteries 24-36 hours before using the 1st time (which I did for these test results.) You *may* find that the mini-battery charges somewhat faster when it's in its dedicated charge slot than when in the charge slot for the combined mini-battery/transmitter.- mini-battery charge seems to be lasting similar to the "normal" rechargeables, so far, but I've only had this for a few weeks. It's still going on the 1st charge and quite a bit of usage.- Yes, the instructions were written by someone whose 1st language is likely not English, but they're still quite understandable & easy to follow.- This product is so useful for me that I bought a 2nd as a backup. Both exhibited the same quirks.
As a consumer, I rely heavily on amazon reviews. I am sure that a lot of you do as well. For the most part with electronics, the reviews will either make or break my purchasing decissions. This said, my parents went out in search of a christmas present for me and found this. It was a great idea for a present and I was overjoyed when I ripped open the wrapping paper. Straight out of the box it looked like a solid piece of machinery. It took me 15 minutes to get the battery attached. Then it wouldn't charge, the little light on the battery wouldn't come on. I left it to charge for the recommended 4-6 hours. When I came back to it and took it off the charger, it played nicely. I put in a DVD and started watching. After 15 minutes, the player started buzzing and screeching, the screen went blank and I could not get it to turn back on. I hooked it back up to the charger and left it for another 4 hours. When I turned it back on, the darn thing started buzzing and screeching again. I called Polaroid and talked to a very nice woman who told me that this happens a lot with this DVD player. I returned it to the store my Dad got it at yesterday. I have been looking at a few different players but haven't seen one that I am satisfied with yet.
Called Tripp Lite, application engineers said to use this model for our needs. They were right, it works perfectly.
Raving about this product is certainly unjustified, and can only make anyone who has owned the player wonder if the raver has some sort of affiliation with the manufacturer. That said, this thing is not too bad. It plays great music with an acceptable interface and a nice necklace. But you'll need to carry two spare batteries because the play time is nowhere near the 11 hours advertised, maybe because I use the FM radio, which has weak reception at best. Anyway, this review is to focus on the iTunes support. Here goes.First thing you'll have to do is grab the latest iTunes plugin from the mpio web site. This may be more difficult than you'd expect. When I tried to download the plugin using Safari, it showed up in its own window as ASCII text. This can be saved from the browser, but it will have lost its binary format and will not unstuff. When I used the mpio web site to write the support staff a message, a bunch of errors flashed during submittal, and I'm pretty sure they never received my query. Therefore, I was on my own, as I guess you'll be if you run into any trouble. Still, this was a gift, and I was determined to make it work. Internet Explorer from OS 9.2 functioned the same way. But Firefox from my Linux box correctly downloaded the stuffed plugin, which I was then able to transfer to my OS 10.3 box with not too much trouble.Once you have the plugin installed, more fun awaits. With the mpio player connected via USB, the player will show up in iTunes as an icon in the Source list. At that point, you can drag a song or two from the bottom right panel onto the MPIO icon, and it should be deposited into the player. Here are some detailed tips:1. Click on the MPIO icon in order to see what's on the player.2. Click on the + on the bottom right in order to add a folder to the player. For example, you can add Led Zeppelin, and within that folder add Houses of the Holy.3. Bring up Houses of the Holy music into the bottom right panel (assuming that you already have it in iTunes).4. Now, double click the MPIO icon in order to get a new window with the player's contents in it. Call this window the right window, and put the Library window on the left.5. Finally, select songs from the left window and drag them into the Houses of the Holy folder in the right window.6. If you decide to load a CD while the MPIO is plugged in, note that you won't be able to drag any songs into the right window until after you've ejected the CD.Well, hopefully this will help save you some frustration and time. The plugin has improved from the original version. For example, you now can install firmware upgrades. However, for some reason, you still cannot organize the MPIO's list of FM stations. I mean, REALLY, how tough can it be for them to include this feature so we'll never have to use windoze for this nifty little gadjet.That's it. Enjoy yourself.
First of all, dont buy this. Why? It only covers what Warranty Covers, standard Warranty for almoust all electronics products is 1 year. If your devide has a problem, you need to contact NEW so your extended service with them will still be valid, and THEY CHARGE YOU for sending your device to ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS Warranty. Come on, thats just stupid. And the 3 years... yeah right. its really 2 because anyway you had that one year covered by the Original Manufacturer.My advice, take the $70 put them in a safe place if anything should happen after one year your $70 can be used to buy a new one.Hope this helps, ohhh and NEW is just to get you in. They will fix them themselves... it is only after 3 times of the same problem whane they even CONSIDER giving you a new Equivalent product.
Sony 3" Rewritable DVD+RW for Camcorders - 3pk
All of the other reviewers are correct - these box are great except for ONE IMPORTANT, CRUCIAL DESIGN FLAW - THE SNAPS THAT HOLD THE BOX TOGETHER DO NOT STAY SNAPPED SHUT. I bought four of these boxes and yes, they were easy to assemble. They are the perfect size and hold just the right amount of DVDs - not too heavy, not to light. BUT - EVERY TIME I TAKE ONE OUT OF THE CABINET I STORE THEM IN AND TAKE THE TOP OFF, ONE OR MORE OF THE EIGHT SNAPS (TWO ON EACH CORNER) ARE UNDONE AND THE BOX IS ALWAYS ON THE VERGE OF FALLING APART!!!!I AM NOW CONSIDERING EITHER GLUING OR TAPING THE CORNERS AND SNAPS SHUT (THINGS I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DO IF THESE WERE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED CORRECTLY) - OR JUST RETURNING THESE BOXES AND LOOKING FOR BOXES IN THE SAME DIMENSIONS THAT ARE MORE SOLIDLY CONSTRUCTED.
If you are expecting a 30 Pin DVI M1 converter for your InFocus Machine this is not it dispite the picture. I have provided pictures of what was sent! Obviously not the same as the picture posted. When I tried to get someone to just replace it with the right item I was told them could not do that and I would have to order it again! One problem with Amazon is there is really no way to notify a company that they are shipping the wrong items out. Went with another company instead!
Great sounding speaker system for the Sansa MP3 players. Like the fact that it works with AC or 4 AA batteries. Volume control on the top can take a pretty good push to get a response. Comes with a very nice travel case with room for AC charger, batteries and MP3 player. Not a lot of bass but there is the optional BB2001 subwoofer available that I would buy except it is only available in white. Come on Altec Lansing, make a black subwoofer available in addition so that those who purchased ANY of the InMotion black speakers will have a nice complimentary black subwoofer! When it becomes available, I will buy.
Ordered this to replace a Pioneer belt driven turntable that I bought in the '60s.The flutter on the Denon was terrible! I tried a couple of different records -- just in case it was the vinyl that was bad. It wasn't.Returned the thing in a matter of 1-2 days. I had used a discount coupon and of course lost the value of that in the return.(BTW, I put a new Shure cartridge in the old Pioneer and it plays beautifully.)
.....If you buy these for under 90 or such on amazon you won't regret it.(especially if you have a rewards card) Sound is superb and if you want to have a new experience after they have have a burn in, opening them up and take off the black pad,(AKA the surround reflector) which in part will make it less spacial but more like theSennheiser HD-595 Premier Headphonemaking it brighter and better for music or all round use depending on you taste, either way try it after the "burn-in"(20 or more Hours of audio) Many have said the HD-595 is better, but the the doubling of price is what you normally pay for the HD-555 from sennheiser directly.....Remember if you take the velvet pads of when opening put them on exactly as before because they mold to yon head in part making the E.A.R. so distinctly Good. If you don't one side may be notably louder than the other, thus throwing off the E.A.R. These headphones are extremely forgiving on the ears and feel exception and you probably will not surcease to hearing loss unless you have it on maximum volume for some time. Remember there are two models of this, the 120 OHM and the 50 OHM, The 50 Ohm does not need an amp to drive and is the newer model.....Some trivia; The Neodymium drive is magnetized so the Negative end is towards the ear and this gives a regenerative effect, while interestingly enough, When the two north negative ends meet they create a scalar effect happening within your brain which in part stimulates the pineal gland particularity.
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.
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.
The first one I received is a bad one, doesn't work at all, not even the DSL Router part. The second one I got worked, sort of. The configuration program is flaky, crashed often. VPN is not supported over wireless. Very bad, it's worthless then. Get SMC's, it even has a print server. Supports VPN!!
Bought this for a friend. Before giving it to the friend, wanted to load some pictures of the friends in to the frame. Here was my experience making the frame work.1. Setting up the frame and getting demo to work was a breeze2. When I connected the frame to my MacBookPro, the frame simply said use the "PC Interface to transfer photos". The frame becomes unusable at this point. I realized that frame is mounted as a "Untitled" volume in macbookpro. Transferred the pictures to Frame.3. Out of the 12 pictures that I transferred, only 3 displayed correctly. Other 9 did not display.4. Called the Support line which was available on a Sunday. Support gal explained that even though I transferred JPG files to frame, the frame does not recognize all JPG files. I was asked to load the pictures in easy share software and do a "save as JPG" on each photo even though I already had JPG files.5. Installed the accompanying Easy Share CD on my mac book pro. On the first launch, the Easy Share Application crashed. I had to find a later version and install that instead. The later version worked fine.6. After going through "Save As" dance and retransferring the pictures, the pictures showed up in the frame7. I had 2 kind of pictures. The old pictures that I scanned on HP scanner and the new pictures taken on a digital (non Kodak) camera. The photos taken from digital camera looked crisp and great on frame. The pictures that were scanned looked horrible.8. We wanted to order the pictures in the frame the way we wanted it. Could not figure out a way. Called and got the tech support guy. He also went through a bunch of options like rename, name the picture only with numbers etc. None of these options worked. I gave up on the odering.I do technology for living and it took me about 4 hours to transfer my 12 photos and order them the way I want. It apparently works better if you have a Kodak Digital Camera.
I have used Casio Databank watches for long time now and I know how good quality they are. So I thought I try Casio camera because they looked slim, small, and good. I was pleasantly surprised. It is of exceptional quality, very easy to learn, slim, small, and very easy to use. I had got it last year but never used it. So last weekend, I pull it from package. It took me less than an hour to read the booklet. I took hundreds of pictures. All of them, using the highest pixel resolution mode. Each picture (.jpg file) turned out to be around 3.5 MB in size which is very good. I used an SD card of 2 GB. This allows you to take over 1000 picture of highest resolution. I have not used the software that comes with it and allows you to download pictures. I simply pulled the SD card from the camera, put the SD card in an adapter and put it in my computer's USB port. Then simply cut and pasted the files into my computer's hard disk. I could take pictures repeatedly (like every few seconds) and the flash would work every time. A few of pictures turned out to be a little darker than I expected but I think that is because of my lack of experience/knowledge of the camera. I really love this camera and highly recommend it. The price is very cheap for the quality and functionality of this camera. I would buy it again, if need be, in a heartbeat. I highly recommend it.
para hacer ejercicios y correr me gusta no se caen como otros audifonos no resbalan,tienen buen sonido en general lo que necesitaba
I bought this player since about 4 days and I'm still amazed about the great quality of this player. But first let me tell you something : yes it skips, I was climbing stairs, jogging, and it began to skip a little, but not very often, but I 'm sure most of the normal CD player skip a bit too. Anyway, I also upgraded the firmware to version 2.00 which work great and add a Menu-like function to navigate and change the settings of the player. Now, with this new firmware, the settings aren't forgotten by the player, and there's also a new EQ User Settings: you can set up your own bass and treble boost, which is a great feature. The remote-control seems a little bit plastic and fragile, but it's still a good thing to have when you're doing sports or just not near the player.I like the fact that you can upgrade it, and the longevity of the batteries is way over all of its opponents in this category: a 12-hour-full-music-without-pause. Antishock is good too, but the navigation through directories and files can become hard and boring sometimes.Well, I recommend it to everyone who likes music, and doesn't want to be restrain to only 1-2 hours of music.See ya
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.
I bought the Bose SoundDock for my wife's birthday a month ago and we put it in the kitchen area. It sounds great! The best sound in the house and all of my kids can play their ipods on it. The remote works great, but doesn't give you as much functionality as the actual ipod. We have only used it for volume and to skip to the next song, and turn it on and off. Overall, we are very happy.
This product freezes a lot....then one time when I tried to reset it I pushed the reset button with no real force and the button broke....so I had to let the battery completely die so it would power off then recharge it so that I could use it again. When I called the Creative Zen because I was still in my 90 day warranty they told me that it would take up to 5 weeks to take the whole thing apart and erase all of the subscription music that I would have to pay for again to get back on there see if it was my fault or a faulty part. I didn't even mess with it. I was not very impressed with this product, which surprised me because I heard that Creative was a very good name in mp3 players.
Not much to say except it works and seems as fast as any other USB adapter I have used.
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.
I can't say about the durability because I can't get it to make anything work. I have tried using the suction machine with it~no power. It whirs and the little fan runs but what I needed it for didn't work. It might run a laptop or a video~I don't know I haven't tried that cause that wasn't what I bought it for. It is just layin in my back seat and I figure when I have my next yardsale it will be in it. But I'll have to make sure they try it on what they want to power first~cause I sure ain't giving them no guarantee.
Sure Cannon has added a few extra bells and whistles to the newer, larger models of this line, but I almost want to buy a "spare" SD600 just so I'll still have one if anything ever happens to this one (my slightly older SD450 serves that "spare" role very well, and the newer, "hardened" screen on the 600 is a much needed plus!). Take the time to learn all the menu choices, and you can take great pictures with this camera in just about any situation! If you're an upscale SLR purist, this might not sell you, but for anyone else, this one is all you'll ever need!
Belkin makes good cables that work. This 16ft USB cable is no exception. It works great. I would not hesitate to buy again. Great price too!
This ink is great, it can print out high yields. It is a best ink cartridge for me to replace the original canon cartridge. I highly recommend this product.
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...
This sucker has all the options you could want and more! It also does burst photo taking, and I find that useful. It is compatible with the newest, fastest, and largest SDHC cards. Nice large screen, easy to hold on to, and easy to use. A+ !
Prompt delivery. Great for the price. Not outstanding sound but works fine for audio books which is why I bought it.
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.
This worked awesome for my mini Behringer mixer. I have two QSC 153's and a 181 and don't always use my big Mackie mixer. The Behringer mixer I have only has 1/4 outs, so this saved me money on cables. I was able to use my XLR's and the setup sounds GREAT! Thanks GLS Audio! I'm definitely buying more products from you!
I think this is the best music player ever created. From a kid's point of view that is. The color options are cool, and ipods alow you to put the songs you actually LIKE on to one player. No more "i have to carry a million CD's around." Buying songs off of itunes only costs 99 cents. So, if you are a parent, but his for your kid. The ipod nano (in my opinion) is way too thin, and will easily break if dropped. My friend has a black one, and there are scratches all over it, they are very visible. So the ipod mini is the best choice!
In stock form this CPU easily outperformed my Dual Xeon 3.0Ghz Irwindale system using Sisoft Sandra, with a single CPU. I understand this comparison is not scientific, but the performance cannot be denied. The CPU ran remarkably cool and quiet using the stock Intel cooler set to "Workstation Mode" in the bios.However, I said "in stock form". The reason I say this is because the user by the name of XeonTux at a popular website found a mod to make this CPU easily run like a 5140, or 2.33Ghz! The mode is called a BSEL Mod. Simply using a small piece of masking tape I made my CPU boot as a 2.33Ghz/1333FSB unit! I have tested this on my system and everything is running stable on a Supermicro X7DAL-E. Additionally this is supposed to work on Intel 5000PSL motherboards as well.If you are looking to jump into high speed computing, the next generation of Xeon technology can now be in your hands at a fraction of the cost of comparable AMD products.
Beware - this printer is noisy! And it likes to do self-tests every once in awhile for no apparent reason - that is, if you place it in your bedroom like I did it WILL wake you up at 1:30 in the morning to do its little 30-second cartridge exercises. Very annoying.The included software is amazingly hardware-intensive. It slowed down my 2.4Ghz Dell like you wouldn't believe. And you can't just install the driver - to use the printer you have to install everything from the included ads to the ocr software no one uses.The scanning is really bad quality in Windows XP - I don't know if my scanner was messed up or something, but the scans were really light and grainy, and the software didn't help in my trying to fix them (and I'm good with computers).I recommend going with a Canon or one of those new Epson multifunctions.
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.
I purchased this so that I could connect my desktop computer to my new TV. The splitter created a double image on my monitor, making it difficult to use. Like another reviewer, I will not return this as return shipping is more than the splitter cost.
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 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!
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.
This is the second ADS Pyro A/V Link I bought and the first time in Amazon. I work on video editing and this product makes good video capture. Specially if you have a VHS with Component Video Output this product is for you, very good captured image quality without dropping frames. It has Component Video I/O , S-Video I/O, RCA A/V jacks I/O, 4 PIN DV I/O, 6 Pin 1394/Firewire Out. And comes with cables too: RCA to RCA, S-VHS, 6 Pin to 6 Pin 1394 and 4 Pin to 4 Pin 1394 cables. The best video capture product on the market!!!!
....over the Canon Elph. It works at a greater depth. This makes it more versatile at only a slightly higher cost.However, the &quot;Pro set&quot; is [no bargain]. Just buy the camera instead.
just I put it in a pretty high position. It hard to make it project to the right position. I need to put something under the bottow.
I have had the camera for a month now and I absolutely love it. I bought it for the massive zoom and the ability to slip it into my pocket. I was also looking for something inexpensive, but is feature rich and adjustable. The lumix offers so much more than that. I love the 10x Zoom. It turns out that I have used high zoom many times in a month. I am glad I did not buy a camera that has a 3x or 4x zoom like the canon, or go around toting a big camera bag.The camera has lots of very handy adjustments. I haven't figured out all of them yet though and keep discovering new features. The lcd display is big and very good.I never missed not having a view finder. Frankly, who uses view finders with digital cameras anyway?The only con I found so far, and hence 4 stars - the low light pictures are good, but could be better. It still is a great improvement over a minolta and a canon I had previously.
I bought this to replace my aging (and unsightly) TiVo-supplied IR blasters. I simply plugged it in and stuck it to the front panel of my cable box. No worries whatsover. With a single cord, it feeds underneath the cable box and is therefore almost completely out of sight. The business end is so small that I can't see it unless I look closely. I'd recommend them to everyone with a TiVo series 2 and a cable box.
I've been sharing a DSL connection between 2 computers for over two years using WinProxy, and I've never been completely satisfied with that. However, I didn't think I had any choice, because Earthlink uses PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), and the early home routers didn't support that.The Linksys BEFSR41 does support it, and does it transparently. Now I don't need to use Earthlink's WinPoEt to log in, the router does it for me. I just turn either computer on, and I've got internet access.I found setup to be a breeze. I connected the router, pulled up with Router's webpage style controls using Internet Explorer, told it I was using PPPoE, my earthlink user name and password, and I was done. That, and I had to undo all the proxy settings I set up for WinProxy, but if you aren't using a software solution right now, that's not something you'll need to worry about.Incidently, the router also functions as a network hub. If you have 4 or fewer computers, you don't need a separate hub.
In April of 2003, as a footnote to the purchase of my Canon G2, I bought a Digital Elph s230 for my wife .... This is a very popular, ultra-compact 3 MPixel 2x zoom camera. I won't do a full review of it, but here are some quick impressions. Overall I'm pretty awed by this camera. My wife took great photos with it, and she is neither a photo geek nor a computer geek. I highly recommend it. (Canon has since introduced the s400, which is one step up from this camera -- 3x zoom and 4 Mpixel -- for more money.)It is incredibly small, feels very solid and tough. The model I bought is made in Japan. There are extensive manuals - with one major error: the manual doesn't make clear that to get the "continuous shooting" and "infinity shot" behaviors you have to switch from "automatic" to "manual" mode". These modes are mislabelled; they should be "simplified" and "standard" mode. In the default "automatic/simplified" mode a number of the controls don't work (white balance, infinity, continuous shot). In the "automatic/standard" mode all the controls work. It took me a while to figure this out, the documentation really fell short on this critical point.It supports the EXIF Orientation Tag. A sensor in the camera is used to document camera position at the time of image acquisition.Uses CompactFlash, same AV output and data cable as the G2, the same desktop software and very similar camera interface and operations and similar CF card format. So if you are familiar with a G2 (or G1, G3) this is almost your only logical choice.Battery is very small, very nice charger that plus directly into a wall outlet (would not fit well on a surge suppressor). I think you really need two batteries with this camera. Note that even though the charger is reasonably elegant it's almost as big as the camera! The charger can handle 110/220V and 50/60 Hz.Since a camera-plug charger is an unnecessary optional add-on, you really want to use a CF Card reader with your PC and don't bother using the data cable. My favorite CF card reader is hardly larger than the USB data cable, and arguably easier to transport.Canon made a very nice case for this camera, the PSC 300, that was sold on Amazon for $...! It had a small pouch for a flash card. Naturally, it was discontinued. It's been replaced by the PSC-50, which is even smaller. As of April 2003 neither of these cases is available, the PSC-50 cases are on back order and the PSC 300 have been discontinued.
Bought this frame on sale, lasted about 1 year...Viewing angle really is horrible, you have to stand right in front of it to see the pics. It does have a nice split screen/random showing of pictures..not worth the money...shop around.
not much to say other than this headset works really well, I'm very happy with the purchase.
I can't imagine not having this player. I use it everyday and everynight(PillowSonic Stereo Pillow Speaker with Free Relaxation CD). There are few problems with the device itself (tracks not appearing or erasing occasionally). Most of the problems come from a conflict with Windows OS and my subscription service (Rhapsody). To solve problems make sure to update your Windows media player and windows security components. Also remember to turn your player to MSC usb mode occasionally. The update program from Sandisk only work on MSC. Just thought I'd share for those who seem to have problems with this product.
You must be wondering how somebody could rate this obviously awesome camera two stars when all the other reviews are so glowing. Let me explain. My purchase goal was to find an idiot-proof, ultra-compact, high resolution point and shoot camera. Maybe I have high expectations, but I wanted a no-fiddling camera for what I consider "easy shots" and I didn't want to have to settle for 4 mega-pixels. Basically, that's it. I didn't care about video mode or manual settings or any advanced feature. If necessary, I was prepared to give in and settle for the new Canon SD300 (4mp) which my friend had bought. That's why I was hoping desperately that the P150 would work out. And it almost did.The fatal flaw was motion blur on over half of what I consider easy shots. It doesn't matter how many pixels you have or how vivid the colors, if you get blurry pictures more than half the time, the camera is not usable. Blur cannot be corrected.So, what's an easy shot?Example easy shot #1: indoor, reasonable light, flash enabled, standard automatic mode, very low motion. The Sony auto-focus stubbornly insisted on using 1/40th shutter speed. If the subject moves at all, you get blur. The cause of the blur may partly be due to a design that places the lens on the far left of the camera body which amplifies camera movement. I tried both single and monitoring auto-focus modes to no avail.Example easy shot #2: outdoor, sunlight, flash enabled, standard automatic mode, moderate motion (somebody walking at a distance). More motion blur! Yes, there was a workaround if you resort to using the special "sports" scene mode which uses a much higher shutter (with great results) or manual settings. But that shouldn't be required for a point and shoot camera for such an easy shot.What made the blur so irritating was that it was not predictable. In some cases, a slower shutter would be used and in other almost identical shots a faster shutter would be used. In addition, you can't see the blur on the LCD, so you don't know when to retake the picture.My reasoning on the two stars is that the camera was not usable for me. I returned it. I almost kept it and thought about teaching my wife to use the special modes in certain conditions, but realized that was a losing battle and returned it for the Canon SD300.I compared the Sony and Canon for the better part of four days using at least a hundred shots of both. I even kept retesting the blur scenes in disbelief. The two cameras produced very similar results - each with their own flaws. The Canon's flaw was poor flash performance when up close - the Sony backs off when up close. Obviously, the Sony produces higher resolution pictures, but to check if 4 was sufficient, I had 20 prints of each made (three of them 8 x 10) at Kinko's on a high end dye-sub printer and the 4mp vs 7mp difference was not noticeable by the four people I surveyed. Both sets of pictures were amazing. So, I felt comfortable settling for 4mp.Despite the fatal blur flaw, the Sony had the following pros:* super fast operation* nice dial switch to make auto-mode obvious* easily pocketable (but not with tight jeans)* dazzling color and detail* nice flash performance considering the sizeSome additional cons that I was willing to ignore:* unusable video recording feature due to the blurring by the camera's slow lens refocus and MPEG artifacts. The video on the Canon SD300 was stunningly clear (close to mini DV).* awkward ergonomic design with lens on far left - it bumps into your fingers when powering on and it takes you about two days to get used to this. From then on, you are conditioned to be paranoid about powering on your camera.* zoom switch in wrong place makes holding and zooming even more awkwardIts really unfortunate that a camera with such potential has such a fatal flaw. And if you're wondering maybe I didn't read the manual or don't know how to hold a camera or drink too much coffee, believe me I tried everything. If your comfortable using manual shutter settings or using special sports mode for indoor low-motion shots, then get this camera.
Despite the headline, none of the cradle adapters fit the iPod Touch and I don't trust my iPod to be supported by the connector alone. And once the cradle is connected, there is no way to plug in headphones or speakers. All around, a waste of money.
It is so easy to download your own music and where the controls are located is easy to use while running. I just love it! It's so lightweight it's incredible!
I bought this years ago. Believe it or not I still use it. Great pictures every time. I hope it lasts forever. Great deal !!
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.
This was a gift for myself. I loved it so much I ordered 2 more for family. Packaged nicely and the teas are fresh and tasty
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.
I purchased this item for my sister who lives in New York State and had it sent to her directly. It arrived just before Christmas as requested and she is delighted with it as she can listen to Radio Stations in Ireland on her P.C.while she works from home. They had no difficulty setting it up and the reception on her radio is crystal clear. Would gladly recommend it to a friend.
Got my cables today. Wanted to replace some old Cat 5 (yuck!) and Cat 5e cables. Need the best for my network. Bought in many lengths and colors. Work great and the price is fantastic. Need a Cat 6 cable in various lengths? This product does the job!
my 50 watt head just wasn't enough power.this is inexpensive and very easily managed on installation.very simple device, working well.
The charger did not charge my Ipad. it made a humming sound and got very hot. I would not refer anyone to buy this product.
As expected, great quality digital camera bag. The Lowepro Rezo must be an updated model of an earlier digital camera bag Lowe makes. It's a little boxier than the previous model but works equally well for my ultra compact camera as well as my bigger Panasonic TZ5. Sturdy, durable fabric, the right pockets in the right places. Totally happy with my purchase.
16 feet USB cable - I use it to connect my PC to my long-distance printer.
The CD that comes with the product gives you step by step instructions to set up the product properly. The only thing you need to do is allow the other computers on your network access to your computer with your firewall and they all share the internet at a great speed and can communicate with each other easily.
Taiyo Yuden is the top of line in quality and reliability. I have NEVER had a single one fail YET. Excellent disc at a fantastic price!!!!Dont waste your time or MONEY! You have FOUND have an EXCELLENT PRODUCT! Good for you! Now buy it and be happy.
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.
This product not only did not play my touch ipod it wouldn't charge it and when I could get it to intermittently play the sound was not very good . i was very disappointed and returned the product. I am still waiting for my refund.
Today, February 26, 2009, is the day I cut my losses and buy a new player. After fighting with the Samsung for almost two years, I've had enough. During that time, there was never a moment where all the discs in my collection played properly...or, in some cases, at all. The first firmware update helped, but subsequent attempts seemed to do nothing. AND even if they had, about 50% of the audio CD's that I try to play on it skip. They always have. And I suspect that no firmware update is going to address that. The most maddening thing about this is that, being an "early adopter" of the format, I paid a fortune for this thing. It's going to be a lonnnnggg time before I consider buying another Samsung product.
I have had a problem with my Canon Digital Rebel that I tracked down to the Digipower BP-CN511 battery (7.4v 1300mAh). The battery fits well, holds it charge, but when I take photos it often corrupts the image stored on the flash card. Really weird, but verifable. When I use the original Canon battery no problems. Seems funny the camera powers up fine, but when it goest to store the image the data it is getting corrupted.I had an incident where the Canon Digital Rebel blew a fuse and I had to pay $200 to have it fixed (symptoms was the battery part got really hot, and the camera acted completely dead).I picked my battery up at Best Buy, which seems to no longer carry the item. I'd strongly recommend AGAINST buying this non-OEM battery for your Canon.Looked at Digipower's 1 year warranty and you need original proof of purchase and $5 to get a replacement. Given my $200 repair and lost photos I'm not going to risk it again with them.
I recently purchased a Treo 650 on Amazon for my wife and was looking for a good navigation system for Palm OS. I already have a Dell x50v (Microsoft Pocket PC) based Bluetooth GPS with Navteq maps, which is so good that it performs exactly the same as the $2500 in-car GPS system. So I see a TomTom package in local Fry's store and I have heard good things about TomTom. Guess what? Huge disappointments and a big waste of my time!(1) Can someone in TomTom write some better installation notes?By better notes, I means something more than just "put the installtion CD in your CD drive and install it". On one page of the manual it says I have to install the software on the SD card. But guess what? The installation process does not give you option to install it on the SD card! It just went to the internal memory. When I click on the application, the screen said "armcode not allocated". Goggle this phrase and you will see a lot of people are having this problem and nobody has any solution! I guess they all gave up and return the package.I am so surprised that the package I bought is specifically for Palm (Palm E2 + Bluetooth GPS + TomTom SW) and yet the software does not even install!(2) What a confusing uninstall process!So I said I gave up and let me uninstall this. Gues what? I can not figure out what to remove on my Treo 650! The application installed is called Navigator yet there is no such thing on the remove list? After look around for 30 min plus, I finally figure out I should uninstall something called "contact navigation". This is TomTom's program for navigating the contacts on Palm and deleting it would remove all TomTom software on Palm. Come on, can someone just spend 5 minutes and put a "Uninstalling TomTom" section in their manual?If you think my nightmare just ended, think again. TomTom refuse to remove itself! After removing the application on Treo 650, sync to PC would bright the software right back! The only way to stop it is to disable the "TomTom map install" conduit on the custom menu of the sync program!(3) Ignore TomTom support notes and the patch works!After a few hours, I am totally running out of solutions. I either need to hard reset the Treo 650 or get the uninstall to work. I know there are some SW patch on TomTom's website, but the support note says it can be only applied for registered version. I have not even get to the activation screen yet. So I thought it can not be worse, right? The next step is to figure out which software I have. The CDs I have just say TomTom Navigator and does not say what version it is. After going through the website, I decided I probably have the latest SW, Navigator 5. So I installed it. And guess what? It works! Not only it installs the application on SD card, the application actually runs!(4) But guess what? It is too late!!!After almost four hours, I finally got TomTom to work on my Treo 650. All these nightmare can be easily resolved with better installation notes, such as "check our website for latest update before installation", and "Palm Treo 650 user needs to install Navigator 5.21 patch".I am going to return this package and will not try any TomTom stuff. If TomTom does not even know how to give the first impression (the installation process), how can I trust rest of the SW? Sure enough, a simple google will reveal the TomTom's support is among the worst.I am also transferring the activation headache to next guy who buys my returned package. He will not be able to activate the software as I have already it so! So there will be one more guy who hates TomTom after he figures out how to install the SW.(5) My recommendation on PDA GPSIf you want good PDA based GPS, go for Microsoft platform instead of Palm! I have a Ambicom GPS with Navteq maps and it is so good that it performs exactly the same as those $2500 in-car GPS! BTW, Navteq is the map vendor for Yahoo Maps. Including bluetooth GPS, I paid $179 for the Ambicom package.
I'm not one to make hasty decisions when it comes to expensive items, I do my homework. After buying three magazines dedicated to digital camera comparisons and reading numerous online articles, I went to the most expensive camera shop around and got excellent expert advice. Then I played with the finalist. Four main things were important to me. They were: 1) Price 2)Pixels 3) Zoom and 4) Quality. The C-2100 Ultra Zoom has it all!
This kit comes with lenses that way stronger than my telescope can handle. It also includes a barlow to double the magnification on any lens you have and lens filters for looking at the moon etc... I've read in other reviews that it's not a super high quality kit but it totally does a fantastic job in my opinion.
I wanted a case that would protect my entire video ipod. This is it! The hard plastic does not touch the ipod, only the silicone does. It's easy to get on and off and looks great on my black ipod. It's vented so the ipod doesn't overheat. Pricey, but then, so was the ipod.
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.
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!
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.
As one reviewer pointed out succinctly, this is a deterrent. Get up and leave your laptop for a few minutes, this lock makes a good deterrent from the casual, opportunity-driven thief. No, it won't prevent someone vandalizing your laptop. No, it won't stop a thief with a good cable cutter. So if you see anyone at the cafe or library with a cable cutter, think twice. Oh, you would anyway? I thought so. Some reviewers here must think you have no common sense. So let's assume you do. You're considering this one because it's a very AFFORDABLE deterrent. Another Kensington with an alarm may appeal to you if you want wander a few feet out of sight of your laptop, and want an audible alarm if someone tries to yank it off -- but then, who in their right mind will try to defeat a laptop with an alarm in a library? It's all a matter of risk assessment. If you think you may be leaving your laptop in a place where passersby possess industrial-grade cable cutters or the knowledge to defeat alarms, then perhaps you don't want to leave our laptop at all.So this affordable little cable is a suitable deterrent where you feel it's appropriate for the risk. A relatively benign public location ... your place of work where your laptop isn't accessible to anyone but employees and staff ... a hotel, where only the staff have access to your room. These are places where the risk of theft is minimized, and this easy-to-use cable lock is probably quite appropriate.
This is not bad, but if you want a dual screen with different, then this isn't for you. This shows the same screen, but one of the screens becomes very lite and not very good quality.
Nice for sitting in your easy chair and surfing the internet. The only improvement would be to make it wireless.
This cd player skips or jumps on brand new cd's. God forbid put one with a few microparticles of lint or a thumbnail scratch in it. Biggest waste of money I've ever spent on Amazon!
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.
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.
I bought this camera about a month ago, so far it has been very good to me. It takes really nice quality photos. The battery lasts a really long time. I take pictures of pets a lot and its very hard to get one with them sitting still, and it's hard to use a flash because pets get really bad red-eye. But this camera has a specific setting for pets! There are so many different settings i haven't even discovered them yet. I think this camera could make anyone a great photographer. I totally recommend it.
To be honest when the camera was working it was fantastic. Great features, long batery life, easy to use etc. Then 18 months after purchase it broke. Just will not power up. Casio want $250 + shipping to replace it with a rebuilt one. Bye bye casio
I am not TV snob. but I do enjoy a good TV.this tv is simply unbeatable for the price.when watching HD it is amazingit has a ton of inputs.I was slightly worried about DLP and it's viewing angle.but I have had zero issues in my setup.FYI. I have never listened to the speakers in the TV. I use the a surround sound receiver
The cord insulation on ours was cracked in a dozen places, exposing the copper wire. Returned. Would not buy again.
I took this camping the first time I used it and it's awesome!! Pretty good sound quality, very sturdy and having a remote is cool too. I totally recommend this, especially if you plan to travel with it. There are other speakers out there that might be better than these, but not for traveling!
I just purchased these earphones, and I can't understand people giving like one star. (if you don't put the sleeves properly into your ear canal, of course it is not good... but I only needed 5 minutes to learn and it's very easy)I used to use Sony MDR-ED31LP, that has a very nice sound (with brutal bass) and these Shure earphones took those to an other level, it has better bass and better high\mid sounds. IT IS AMAZING. I hear new sounds in songs that I've listened like hundred times.So I say: perfect bass\mid\high sounds. Easy to fit, great buds. Looks really cool. Not expensive. > I mean why doesn't everybody bud these things.Thank you Shure for making these awesome earphones to us.
like the size and ease of the gps. the battery life could be a bit longer and the maps could be a bit more up to date. gps sometimes sends me TO a location one way and returning FROM same location another ... still learning the ins and outs of it. :)) the blue tooth is nice on the phone on my end but the other person says not so good, but then it's all about me!! LOL
Boy does this little guy work well. I had a radio shack remote extender that only could extend my remote 15 ft and it almost had to be in the line of sight. This one extends to my detatched garage 70 ft away with no problem.A great buy!!!
Maybe this will be of some help to the few of us that own the Sony HDR-UX1 HD camcorder. After quite a bit of trial and error(cost me about $10) I have determined that this battery will work on the HDR-UX1. Shortly after buying the camcorder a few years ago I looked for an extended capacity battery. I did not have any success then, and was forced to get another standard battery to supplement the camcorder use. This camcorder has not been a favorite to many, but I have found it to take fantastic quality recordings with equal quality sound. The negative is its rapid consumption of disc and power. This battery should vastly improve the power issue.
After ruining another pair of over-the-head headphones, I decided to check these out. They are actually on sale at 50% off, and I've just tried mine out. The audio is very sharp, especially with the base, though it seems to be not as loud as my old pair, I can just increase the volume to compensate. At $35, this is a GREAT deal. They feel great. The band that most headphones have presses down on your head, but not too much. It also folds down quite nicely, though it looks too brittle to be able to handle too much stress. Haven't tried out the actual noise-cancellation feature, but if the rest of the headphone quality is consistent, then it will work just as well. It also comes with a carrying bag that can probably also hold your MP3 player, if you so wished. However, it easily fits into a jacket pocket. Great, great, great design and comfort!
I have had these for one year and the rubber wire covering is cracking in 6 places exposing the copper wire. They are still working but probably not much longer. This casing should not deteriorate this quickly. These also fit awkwardly and constantly rotate out from the ear causing the sound to suck.(the in the ear portion is on a swivel from the ear hook) really annoying.
The Scanner arrived within a few days of ordering with the plate glass broken. The return was so easy and Amazon was so accommodating - I received a new one within a couple days. The scanner is great for my small business use. Quality of documents and photos - and even slides - is excellent. The scanned images are easy to work with, edit and move around. Well worth the money.
The Numark PT01 Portable DJ Turntable perfectly suits my needs. I wanted a turntable that was easy to use, can be plugged into my Mac, is small enough to tote around, and could be used for listening to records while alone at home or playing some tunes for a small get together. The sound quality is good, and at under $80 USD this little record player is a real deal.Obviously this is not the turntable for an audiophile, but if you need an inexpensive, portable, easy to use turntable that can be connected to a stereo or computer this is your best bet.
This is an awesome utility knife! Cuts veggies in a flash! Especially tough to carve veggies like butternut squash and pumpkin, get slice in a jiffy! If you're looking for a good sized Swiss made knife for a reasonable price, this is the way to go!
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.
As a litigator I have tried 4 different litigation bags and briefcases to transport binders and files to depositions and hearings. Inevitably the binders do not fit, and I either have to bend the top of my case to close it, leave it open altogether, or simply use a banker box.This case is extremely room -- enough to hold 2 jumbo binders and 3 or 4 medium binders. It is tall enough to lock closed with the binders inside. Also, never again shall I suffer blisters while lugging my litigation case hurriedly through an airport trying to catch a flight. This thing has wheels, and an unusually sturdy pull handle. It also has optional padding to hold a notebook computer securely.I recommend this case fully.
I bought this battery and istalled in my 5.5G iPod. From the get-go, the battery life was about half of what this iPod was capable of with the original battery. I have done this replacement in another iPod, with another brand of battery, with no problems and much better battery life.The other day I pulled my iPod out of my pocket and noticed the LCD was shattered and the case had somehow been forced open. I fully opened the device to find that this horrid little battery had inflated like a balloon, destroying my iPod screen from the inside.I had never imagined anything like this, but did an Internet search and found this has happened to others who used this battery. If you like your iPod and don't want to risk having to replace the screen, I suggest you find another battery vendor than Sonnet. This thing is absolute junk.
We take a lot of photos of our dogs and the dogs we pet sit and train. This little flip video is giving us the opportunity to learn how to take good videos without a lot of expense. Then we can decide what we need to buy next.Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White)
I purchased this backpack to carry my Nikon D100 and five lenses of different size.Immediately it is convenient because the velcro-attached compartments can be resized easily to fit almost any SLR. The only thing that would be a problem are those battery packs that often attach to the bottom of professional-level SLRs. It would probably be a tight fit if I had one of those, but that said, my camera and all the lenses fit perfectly and I still have room for a couple more lenses.The bag also has a number of zippered compartments both on the inside and outside, for things like film, batteries, or extra memory cards if you have a digital camera.The adjustable straps are very comfortable and the bag also has cross straps that go aross your chest and waist. I don't use the waist one, but find that weight is distributed a bit more evenly if I use the chest strap.The great thing about having a back-pack is that it frees up my hands immensely compared to the old shoulder-bag I used to use for my SLR.While the bag is not water-proof. It is of a very heavy design and even has flaps over the zippers that can keep out a light rain if you get caught in one.I highly recommend this for the advanced photographer with an SLR and around four to six lenses depending on their sizes.Tamrac also sells a larger version, which I would imagine would be useful to someone with more equipment, so do check that one out if you have a lot of stuff. Then again, I must say that it would probably be rather heavy to handle if you had a backpack larger than this one fully loaded.
Perfect for printing my negatives. Easy to use and kept closed so none of the paper is exposed to light and hence ruined.
I use mine to protect my lenses. I know some pros say that these turn your lens into a coke bottle but my amature eye is not that discerning. I shoot mainly outdoors on my boat or in the woods and it has kept "stuff" off of my lens. If I ruin the filter, who cares.
This won't work in pre-2003 Sony devices, as Sony made a design mistake on original memory stick (and kept its consumers in dark). Neither would existing card readers work.These sticks contain MagicGate protection. This means that you won't get even 244 MegaBytes of actual space from this 256 MillionBytes stick. MagicGate uses up significant space and create all kinds of hassles in transfers of things like mp3's.But wait that's not all, these sticks are kinda obsolete already. These won't work in any SonyEricsson cell phones or smaller Sony devices like Stick Walkman &amp; newer U series Cybershot cameras.If you want to invest in sticks buy a MS Duo Pro, the latest of half a dozen stick formats from Sony. (Soon most cell phones will have a slot for removable flash media) Or you can say no to all Sony devices and buy SD/MMC based gadgets to avoid all these hassles.
Very nice looking device in a sleek kit. Three modes of opperation. I spent two hours with it and could not get it to connect. I will contact tech support when I have some time.
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.
Sony hit a home run with this model of the PDA. This is my 8th PDA, and it's far and away the best. The display is very readable. The colors are great and really pop!! The machine is very customizable. The operating system is an improvement over the past offerings. I realize that Palm produced the basic OS, but Sony has added a lot of value for buyers of this most excellent machine. It's fast and accurate. YOU ROCK SONY!!!!!The only drawback is that it doesn't use the Memory Stick Pro specification. But that's just a matter of a difference in specification maturity.It can still use the 128 MB and 256 MB (128 MB x 2). It is enough storage for most folks.The 70 is a splendid machine.
Reason why this product is not recommended by me:The transitions between photos takes too long (2.5 - 3) seconds.It is not as smooth as the other brands I've seen in stores.I put 2 different kinds of SD cards in the unit to view my photos.After taking the cards out, all of the photos were destroyed and can be only viewed by using the axion unit. I tried every means possible to retrieve or fix the photos. I tried Bad Disk Pro, various card readers, everything. I also did everything I could to figure out where I could send the unit for repair, but Axion has very little to no info online. Stay clear of this unit and this company.
There is an inconsistency. Either the reviews are terribly biased or my unit was not properly refurbished. The radio is potentially fantastic and worth a rating of 10 or five stars. However, the bass is absolutely unaccptable. Yesterday, I was playing the same station on my stereo and the Boston Acoustics Receptor. The difference was mind boggling. The bass on the Boston Acoustics Receptor drowned out the singer and the band. I was thinking of buying one or two more units until the bass really got on my nerves. Now, I won't buy another and won't recommend this radio to a stranger.
Had I waited, this would have been the one. I have the Rebel G, and it has been a great camera. Having worked in larger, non-automatic formats, I really felt kind of like a &quot;cheater&quot; when I got my new Rebel. One roll of film was all it took to make a convert of me. I have rarely been disappointed with my photos. In fact, the only time I have been, I was really stretching my photographic wings, and had I read the manual more carefully, would not have been disappointed had I followed the directions.My sister-in-law bought the Rebel 2000 this spring, and I didn't think they could improve much on the one I have, but they did. Trying to focus on confusing images, such as framing wildlife with nearby foliage, can be challenging. The 7 point automatic focusing is a real plus in this respect. I have learned to work without it, but the advantage of the system allows for quicker capture of images without the need to compose and then re-adjust to the frame you want.Because the camera is so well-made, I will probably not need to replace it for another 20 years. But---if it should somehow meet with an early demise, the improvements in the new Rebel 2000 would be very welcome!
Hola soy de venezuela.Estoy contento con el producto, llego en el tiempo establecido recomiendo la tienda son serios y responsables.
The item was exactly as described and arrived in perfect condition exactly when I expected. Thank you!
It just arrived and Its a Christmas present, but I took it out of the box to check for dead pixel's and WOW, WOW, WOW...what an amazing picture, My laptop only has VGA connection and the quality is stunning...By the time my nephew connects it with the DVI and loads the software it will blow his mind...I have a 20" Viewsonic and I love it but now I wish I had gotten the 22"...BIGGER is better. Such high quality with Viewsonic..you can't go wrong.
this amp its not good for subwoofer, and its alright for voice, but I would not recommend it to nobody, it doen't matter what the price is
Excellent day bag for my Nikon D70 w/ 70mm lens. I use the side lens carriers for extra batteries and CF cards. The bag is comfortable to wear and not very bulky.
Does what it says--makes your iPod part of a speaker-based sound system. Really cool.
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.
The V-MODA earbuds are very nice. Much better that the stock ones with the Ipod. The bass is an upgrade but I thought it would be stronger. The clarity more than makes up for it. I can understand the words of songs that before weren't that clear. They are very comfortable and stay in well.
I got this laptop cooler for use under my xbox because it is located in a cabinet and needed more airflow. It works great and is very quiet, i can hardly tell that it is on. The only problem i have is that the usb connection has the cord coming off the side instead of the back so it covers up an adjacent usb slot. This is not a big deal unless you are playing rock band or something that you need more than one usb, but that doesn't happen that often. The usb does have a pass through connection that allows you to use the same usb slot that the cooler uses and i have found no problems with low power or anything like that.
Purchased for use in the garage. For its size and price it has a nice sound and does everything I needed it to do. The remote is easy to use.
This is a terrific bag and the quality is top notch. However, there is one glitch. The shoulder strap was missing from the package. I sent a note to the vendor about 1 week after I received the bag. I have not had a response as of today. I do hope they send a strap to complete the order. Other than that, the experience was good.
I'm using this with my TiVo remote to control a TiVo that I have hooked up to 2 TVs in 2 different rooms. My place is relatively small so the distance between the base unit and where I use my remote isn't very far (about 10 -12 feet and through a wall) but this works great. My only complaint is that the battery drains quickly. The upside is that they give you 2 batteries so one is always charging - just swap it out. I've been using this for about 6 months and have had no problems with it.
This camera is great for outdoor sunny use. Any other time it produces blurry images. If you raise the ISO over 200 the image is also very grainy. I would only recommend getting this camera if you are only willing to take outdoor still pictures on sunny days.
Amazon.com Shipping&lt;&lt; 10/10*Amazon has got to be the best online retailer to deal with. I ordered the camera on May 5th and had it on May 8th via UPS. The camera was packaged perfectly, complete with requisite bubble wrap and (2) coupons for free Country-style Chicken Sandwiches from McDonalds.Camera Packaging&lt;&lt; 9/10*The box is huge in comparison to the actual camera, but most of the bulk comes in the form of the instruction manual. Everything fits purposefully and efficiently in the box. It makes an excellent travel case that protects the camera during trips by preventing the contents from moving around during transit.Camera Quality&lt;&lt; 10/10*I was taken aback at the pure quality that the SD750 exudes. The camera feels great in your hand, and solid as well. I felt bad getting finger prints on it! Good thing the smudges come off with a soft microfiber towel. The camera is made in Japan, which is great. Something about a Japanese-made product. Only German-made products feel as solid. The tolerances of the camera are excellent. Meticulous attention to detail was paid to the design, with no sharp edges present.Camera Ease of Use&lt;&lt; 10/10*The SD750 is flat-out easy to use. Controls are intuitive and very easy to understand, even without looking at the manual. The buttons feel solid, and reassure the user of his/her intentions with a small "beep" with each press. The zoom is smooth, and the massive 3-inch LCD is very clear and a pleasure to use. No viewfinder is offered, but in my opinion, you don't need it.Camera Ergonomics&lt;&lt; 10/10*The Canon SD750 fits in your pocket perfectly. You won't even know it's there, quite honestly. It's slightly larger than your run-of-the-mill cell phone (LG 400U). It also has smooth edges, so it slips in/out of your pocket easily, with no buttons or dials protruding. Fantastic design. The camera's zoom closes flush with the camera body.Camera Performance&lt;&lt; Rating 9/10*No Image Stabilization, no problem. Make no mistake about it--if you are a clutz, opt for the SD870IS. For the rest of the 99% of people out there, you certainly don't need IS for a camera like this. Agreed, if you're shooting cars at the Indy 500, the SD750 is probably not for you.Conclusion&lt;&lt; Overall Rating 9.7/10*I mean, for $175, it's hard to go wrong. I use the SD750 every day. Life never gives you a second chance to capture a specific moment in time. I also use the SD750 when I attend parties. I don't like the attention that my Canon 40D gets, so the SD750 is a welcomed addition to my arsenal. The SD750 has anything you would want in an ultra-compact camera. It fits easily in your pocket, accepts SDHC memory cards, shoots fantastic pictures, great video clips on the fly, has a HUGE high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen, has a solid feel, made in Japan, and best of all...it's a Canon.
don't buy this product. if you need more details, read previous reviews. i've had all the same problems.
The photo is misleading, making it look like the product I wanted. In the end, exchanging would have been too much of a hassle. So it lives in my junk drawer
Overall, we really like the Meade telescope we bought. But this eyepiece probably won't be used very often.First of all, the viewing hole on the eyepiece is TINY. It's tough to find anything through it.Secondly, the loss of light when using this piece is so significant, that it's more worthwhile to just view it at a slightly lower magnification.You're better served buying one of the lower magnification lenses, and using a 2x or 3x Barlow lens with it.
I had the following problems with AT&T; CallVantage:1. My Caller ID never showed up correctly on the phone of the party I was calling. It just gave my city and state, not my name.2. I would sometimes have problems having phone menus understand my input (i.e., dial 1 for English, 2 for Spanish). It made checking my cell phone voice mail troublesome.3. Terrible tech support.4. Overpriced.5. There were taxes and fees on my monthly statement that weren't disclosed when I signed up.I have since switched to a company called Teliax and am very happy with them. They are also cheaper - my phone bill will only come to about $10 this month, including long distance.
Ok, it;s a cheap one, but it;s very good.... i'm using with a AF-S 70-300mm VRII, no problems at all.... no vignetting at all.... ultra clear.....
I bought these for a trip to Egypt and surprisingly, they got a lot of use in keeping my camera and lenses free of dirt and grime. Over this summer, I've been shooting in the rain and felt pretty comfortable that my gear won't get wet.Like any photographer, before I got this I had to resort to "MacGyver methods" of keeping my camera dry, like using a Subway sandwich bag to protect my lens/body. This material is pretty thick, and I feel confident that I won't have leaks on my camera.The price is right, and considering the investment in SLR photography, it's worth picking up and keeping in your camera bag.
Tell us in the product description whether it is a mono to L/R or a mono split or a mono to R/R or a mono to L/L.Seriously.Or provide a wiring diagram and let those of us who care figure it out for ourselves.I should not need to rely on a reviewer for that info.
I love this product. It's simple to use and so convenient. Great at parties for group shots. I set up my camera on a tripod and give the remote to the kids and let them play. It's great to see some of the poses and faces they capture! It's a must have for those who have ever set a timer and went running into a picture!!
I am one of the many purchasers who likes this camera but suffered the dreaded zoom error (see the reviews of others who had the same problem). According to a Fujifilm technical service representative (who was very familiar with the problem), it occurs because the lens is designed to come out so rapidly. Fujifilm is replacing the current lens assembly, but it is not clear when that change is taking place.If this problem happens to you, the repair to replace the lens assembly will cost about $150 unless the camera is within its one year warranty. Fuji estimates repair time will be about 4 weeks.So think hard before you buy this camera and ask lots of questions. I really like the ability to take rapid shots in succession, intuitive menus (unlike my Canon), and excellent picture quality. However, I probably would not have bought it if I had known of this design defect.
I bought one, and it's perfect, much better than the SD-3109 which costs abt $100 more for features like 2 CD drives, and 5.1 audio output, which are not important to me. The only minor caveat is the small buttons on the remote - the play and stop buttons are as tiny as the rest of them - but other than that it's perfect for my needs. took all of 30 secs to setup - didn't have to open the manual once!
Fast ship and works great! Recommend if looking for these, very low price and fast response. Also other item too..
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 spent weeks researching cameras and had narrowed my search down to the Canon 800IS, Fujifilm fx31 and this Panasonic Lumix TZ3. I needed a camera that can give me decent low light photos and good movie capture. I was skeptical of the panasonic brand at first but their feature set and decent price won me over. I've been using my TZ3 for a month now and I'm extremely happy with it.Here's an example why...I was in the 30th row at red rocks amphitheatre and was able to zoom in 10x to take close ups of members of the band I was seeing. No way could I pull that off with a 3x or 4x zoom. The high sensitivity ISO (3200) does serve a purpose, despite what critics say. It let me capture these musicians lit up very well in just the stage lights - there is some noise in those shots but its not noticeable in a 4x6 photo. The Fujifilm has been cited for its excellent low light capabilities but its lack of other features left me unexcited about its overall package. Now I know most folks don't buy a camera for concert photos but that's what I was looking for and the TZ3 didn't let me down.I also picked up a 4GB memory card and I loved being able to take 30fps movies during our last family vacation. I'll never lug my videocamera around again. This baby will film excellent resolution movies for almost 1.5 hours with that memory.The image stabilization seems to work well although I haven't really tested photos without it on. I just leave it on the second mode which offers more effective stabilization and I don't have to think about it. I used to get blurry pics once in a while with my old Canon S40 but haven't had a one with this Panasonic.The numerous scene modes are also handy. Canon offers a handful but Panasonic gives you several more and even offers in-menu descriptions to remind you when to use a particular scene mode. Better than referring to a owner's manual. For new parents, the two baby shot modes even let you set up a scene that displays the age of up to 2 children on the picture so you can track their growth over time.The picture quality has been excellent. You need to learn how to pick the right settings on some lower light or fast moving picture opportunities but for 90% of your shots, the point and shoot quality of the intelligent ISO mode is excellent.The wide angle lens is great. It gives you more room to compose your shots and I don't know if I could go back to a simple 35mm again. The Canon 800IS is the only other compact that offers the wide angle. But Panasonic's 10x zoom sealed the deal for me. The zoom works quickly and lets you take shots you wouldn't normally take. You can also record in 3:2 ratio which is conducive to widescreens movie playback as well as 4x6 photo sizes.I've used the included arcsoft software with an older Canon camera but have since migrated to google's picasa and haven't looked back. The photo-stitch functionality for creating panoramic images from multiple frames was a fun toy for a little while but for 99% of your photos, all you're doing is uploading to a repository, fixing a handful of the really good ones and that's it. Picasa is extremely simple to accomplish this and a great image management tool.I also like the battery meter on this camera. I've yet to run out of juice because it tells me when I'm running low and recharge over night for the next day. Canons don't have a visible battery meter.I could go on further about lots of little features which make this an extremely useful and portable companion. If you're reading this and am torn between this and something from the Canon line, be assured you won't be sorry with this one. It simply offers more bang for your buck and you won't be compromising much of anything. I'm looking forward to years of service from this little marvel.
I wouldn't say much if the Amazon dos not require at least 20 words. This is not UV filter. It is lance protection neutral color (NC) filter. My review for this filter is: Made in Japan is not made in China. Sound different, and looks and feels excellent. I did not believe on my yes, but it is!Happy!Amazon deliver it well. Clean and not opened, In hard clear box.George
There's a reason the price is so low. The dealers can't give them away. Apparently, there's an engineering flaw and when you tun on the radio, you'll hear a put-put sound, like a motorboat. This can be drowned out by turning up the volume, but you really don;t want to do that.Delphi, which is currently in bankruptcy, has virtually no technical support or customer service. When I returned the unit, I received exactly the same one back a few weeks later, untouched and still defective.
Twas the day after Christmas...and all through the streetsThere were boxes and junk even old sheets...I went out for a jog and was at my mid-way pointAnd what do my wonderous eyes do see? (on the side of the road in the garbage)But, a monsterous 56" Samsung TV.So I tighten my sneaks and double time march...To my home I ran As fast as I can.I mumbled something to my wife and she smiled with a nod.Nothing I had was going to go in a POD.I pulled up to the pileMy beloved tv was still thereI looked for a note but the people just wanted to share.I heaved and hoed and propped it in my van.I got in in and drove away like a man...My wife was in shock, my kids all giddy,my dogs were wondering what is this monster a new city?It took some time to hook her all upBut once I got flustered I started again.VCR, DVD in...cable and stereo where to begin?One cable at a time I did it this time.Sound came on, then there was a picture...make sure you use the right "source" or you'll be a wisher.So here I sit watching the play-offsThe big screen is gleaming and my family is beaming.Okay here is my review of my free Samsung TV. yeah...can you get much luckier? I paid zip for the TV. I have had no problems with the TV so far. The picture is perfect and it is really kind of funny. My sister just went out and bought a new 55" tv similar to this one. Not near the quality though. She paid about $900. She was a bit envious.
If you want to avoid harsh flash scenarios then pick one of these up. It works as advertised and is easy to use.
This is works great, but can any1 tell me why does it take so much space to get this thing to work? It took a total of very close to 1gb to install the software and everything. The setup cd arn't very clear and good, but the text printing was great. Any1 has a suggestion what program i can unstall that i don't need but the printer scanner and copy still work, please email me at..
Just what I was looking for, and for the right price! Sounds great, much better than I expected! This is a great little item!
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 the first time i bought the dvd 8.5. this one is perfect, nothing to complain, good good good
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.
I'm a photojournalist and really need a keyboard with illuminated characters so I can work in a dim room while editing.First I tried another brand of illuminated keyboard. It fell apart after a couple of months. Then I tried the Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard. It still works after two years, but the darn thing is just not bright enough! I still have to turn on a desk lamp to hunt down odd characters and really LOOK to see the normal characters.Furthermore, the Saitek's keyboard characters are wearing off. The "C" character is now nothing but a blob; others are getting fuzzy. Don't know if Amazon will post this recommendation, but you should take a look at Logitech's new ultrathin illuminated keyboard. I just bought one and REALLY like it!
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.
The TomTom works great and so far we haven't had any problems with it. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable device to get them around.
I picked this router up after doing some research on customer reviews on different brands/models. I was deciding between this RP614NA and the FR114P (also Netgear). I finally decided on this one after it ended up in my Amazon gold box with an additional discount. The router setup took about 20 minutes for 2 PC's sharing AT&T Broadband Cable. (One XP and one Win 98SE). Another 10 min and I had the network up and going (file/printer sharing). Probably would have went even quicker if I had more networking experience. As far as speed, I haven't noticed any drop by adding the router. The bandwidth test on CNet comes up about the same depending on the amount of traffic. I have not used the port forwarding or content filtering features, yet, so I can't comment on that. The only thing I wish it had is the DoS and SPI security features of the FR114P. However for half the price, I can't really complain. If you are looking for an inexpensive router with basic features and easy setup, I would definitely recommend the RP614 based on my experience. If you want the additional security features and internal print server, you might check out the FR114P.
Think again. I would purchase this drive now, only if I were then sending to my worst enemy so that he could load 30 hours of select documentary footage and then have the drive die 3 months after purchase with no data recovery available from Lacie. This is 3'rd drive to die on me out of 4 drives in just the last 12 months. All three drives having complete power failure. THE COST SAVINGS IS DEFINATELY NOT WORTH THE COMPLETE UNRELIABILITY OF THIS DRIVE!
These headphones are amazing. They're comfortable even on my giant head. The sound quality is amazing, and the price is very reasonable even when not on sale. I got these because I was sick of breaking/losing my headphones so I bit the bullet and got these and I couldn't be happier. However, the 3.5 mm jack is a bit annoying and makes the plug stick out about an inch and a half.
I bought this as a birthday gift for my husband, because he had requested it. I have never been much interested in wide-angle lenses--to me, long telephotos were the ones I lusted for. This lens has changed my mind. It opens up new worlds of photos that I had never thought about!The quality seems great, as usual with Canon lenses. It's small and relatively lightweight. The pictures look good to me--I don't have the chops to evaluate them in a technical way, but the color rendition and sharpness look good.
My wife bought me this camera for Christmas. After experiencing video cameras for the better part of 2 decades (remember the gigantic, tv-camera-looking VHS cameras?!), I am elated that technology has come to this. So refreshingly simple, and so integral to one's peace-of-mind in knowing that the clips will endure until our sun burns-out (hope my descendants hang-on to my dear, recorded memories!). I find myself using the RAM disks more, since I can transfer the individual clips to my computer, and edit or arrange as I see fit; the -R disks are a 1-shot deal----what you tape is what you finalize at the end is what you watch on your DVD player. But even those are handy, if you want to simply move seamlessly from taking the disk out of the camera and straight into the DVD player. And even with the -R disks, you'll still get &quot;menu chapter points&quot; on the finished product---separated by each start and stop of the recording, and by date of the recording session. I find the quality great---even the &quot;standard&quot; quality (lowest setting) was great, when we recorded a gig that my band played at (low-light conditions and all). The RAM is great because you can record over and over and over---just buy 1 or 2 $20 disks, and if you transfer to computer, and thence to regular DVD disk, you don't need to buy too many additional. The only real problem has been stocking-up on some of these blank mini-disks----all the cold, unfriendly mega stores (circuit city, best buy, compUSA) always seem to be out, or low on supply. I resorted to ordering them from a company on-line.
I use this with Yahoo Music Jukebox and am happy with the results. The remote does not work well but you really don't need it.
The Belkin F5U237 Rev. 3 hub worked decently for a bit and then stopped being recognized and dropping devices.Unfortunately, this is true of most consumer-ish digital connection equipment (USB hubs, Ethernet switches & routers, etc). I with someone would come out with the Cisco (NOT Linksys) equivalent of a USB hub. And to the people at Belkin who so poorly built this -- to last only a few months -- it's not even the 50 bucks I lost with this device that bothers me, it's the time I had to take to figure out what was going wrong and re-saving, re-printing and locked up computers this caused. You people should really be ashamed of yourselves. One star is a gift, Belkin.
I recently purchased the Audiovox FPE1080 and found out of the box that one of the pixels was always on solid green. I returned the unit for another and on powering this unit on, a pixel was stuck on solid red. The LCD displays are defective in these units. I returned the unit for another make. If your looking for quality or quality control from this unit, look somewhere else.
Still going strong - I was an "early adopter" of the MyBook Premium, and it was up and running quickly.After plugging it in (if Autoplay is enabled) it will run its preinstalled script and start the setup process. It comes bundled with Mac/PC proggies and drivers, but if you accidentally wipe everything, you can redownload them all from the WD site simply by providing the product SN.I've stopped using the Firewire Port - it was nice that they bundled a cable, but the transfers were too flaky - not sure if the problem was on their end or my pc's, but my other PC doesn't have FW for me to check out.Anyhow, with nothing installed, and USB, it's still plug and play and going strong after two years. Slow, yes - it's USB, which eats up CPU, versus Firewire, which does not - I'd prefer the firewire, but it would frequently be dysfunctional on my PC, requiring a reboot.I make a lot of use of the "button manager" to turn the device on and off (it's software driven), which may be the culprit behind the FW problems, I'd either have to go into hardware manager and "rescan" or simply reboot if I powered it down. That's not the case with USB tho. The button manager isn't needed tho - it's fully functional (just can't be powered off by pushing a button). Shutting the PC down will shut it down at the same time, button manager or not.All that angst aside, I dropped the (faster for big transfers) FW for the USB, and it's working just fine. No fan means it's quiet. It does get warm, but not hot.My other complaint is the black paint is "oily finger" unfriendly. My fingerprints are "etched" onto it now.Trivial, but the cooling vents are actually cut in morse code (dots and dashes, with spaces) for something (I've not decoded it yet, lol). This is true for all the MyBook series.Bottom line: It's still running fine after nearly 7x24 usage, for 2 years.
Works greatly in Samsung camera and PDA. Purchased from Thememstore which I would aslo highly reccommemd.
Great product, and it's the best you'll find for Generation 1 night optics. Unless you want to go spending $1,000-4,000 for Generation 2 or 3 night optics, this is a good buy, and in a decent price range. It does what it advertises, and that's the important part.
I received this player for Christmas and am disappointed. I guess I was expecting a tiny little walkman. Instead I get a device that is nearly impossible to use. Thank heavens my daughter preloaded the player with music. And if I only want to listen to the music on the player, turn it off and on, I'm okay. However, after spending 8 to 10 hours with the manual and trial-and-error I'm going to buy a new walkman and get on with my life. The manual is hilarious because it's written in terrible English. And the instructions are vague and useless. Sorry, but this is not an easy player to use.
nice quality cable and connectors (gold plated on the RCA end). I use this to hook up my ipod nano (2nd gen) to my car stereo head unit. Nice to get the digital audio straight without having to use an FM transmitter.
I always either use bouce flash or something on the flash and this one is small and simple enough to use. Direct flash is just not what I want.
Product came with a bad picture tube. It had purple clouds on it. The TV may have been damaged in shipment. We decided to return it because Toshiba would not provide at home service and the unit weighed 86 pounds. The service center was also 15 miles away. Amazon paid for a UPS pick up and the TV was tracked as returned but we have yet to get a refund. Amazon was than out of stock of this item or stopped carrying it and could not provide a replacement. Other partners in their system had it a higher price with very high shipping prices so we bought a different brand from Wal-Mart.
Our oritron will not play Disney Dinosaur DVD. We haven't tried any other Disney DVD's, however we've played other DVD's with no problem. We noticed another review indicating the same problem with the same DVD. We purchased two new Dinosaur DVD's and the response is the same. Does anyone have a solution? Please respond to HalBaker@aol.com Thanks
It seems GPX did almost the bare minimum necessary to make a device that actually plays CDs. Features that I thought would be standard for any CD player were noticeably lacking. When you stopped the CD player and restarted it it would not queue up to the point at which it stopped - it would start over from the very beginning. Also, it would change the volume setting back to near minimum. Most of the time I found that unless it was held perfectly still and level, it would have problems actually getting the CD to start playing. And if it lost its tracking it would never recover. These "features" are pretty much antithetical to those you'd want for a CD player for a car.After a few weeks of fighting with it I chose to buy a low-end Sony Discman for about the same price, and that works far, far better. I wouldn't recommend buying this CD player unless you need a stand-in for a movie stunt in which you didn't want to damage a real CD player.
I'm short on amplifiers. These adapters let me run both a mike and my acoustic/electric guitar through the one input on my small amp. And, there are plenty of other uses for this particular type of splitter. I have a couple of voice effects boxes and I can run more than one mike through either or both of them. Or I can save a track on my little four track recorder by running two instruments through at once. (Of course you will need some help if you do that, but you get the idea) I could go on and on but the bottom line is that if you don't have at least a couple of these 1/4 ys and you do live gigs or record, either at home or live. There WILL come a time you'll wish you had one...or two.Did I mention that these are good ones. They work perfectly every time I plug one of them in.
Great product! I put in in my new Nikon D80 and started taking pictures. No problems.
very nice and put out some good watts.comes with everything it says,shipped 1 day late but package came in mint condition.BUT GETS VERY HOT!overall is a perfect amp for a starter.
it is a flat pickup ring, I thought that it was made specially for les paul but it bends a little... it does work but if you can find the one specially made for les paul it could be better 4 u...
Bought this card for my new point and shoot camera that shoots HD video as well. 8gb may not seem much nowadays, but I am fairly impressed with the transfer and write speed. I can take over 1600 pictures in full resolution on my Panasonic ZS7 (which shoots at 12 megapixel), plus I can shoot over an hour and 20 minutes for AVCHD video recording.I recently took my new camera to Disneyland and took 240 pictures and recorded about 40 minutes of video and still have room to take about 900 more pictures. Amazing!
This jacket has served it's purpose well! I bought the black one and I am considering buying all the colors. Has more than enough pockets. I normally keep my 50mm prime, 18-70mm, wallet, cell phone, business cards, batteries, battery pack, sd and compact flash cards, keys and anything else that I may need to stuff away. My ipad mini fits perfectly :). Definitely would recommend this to anyone wanting to leave the heavy bags behind sometime. It doesn't fit my 70-200 very well, but I normally keep my pouch on me when I use it.
It was exactly what I needed it to be. Hard to find in stores for whatever reason. Arrived on time and was able to give my dad a blu-ray player that worked :)
These lasted exactly 45 days before the plastic split and the ear clip part fell off. When that happened, I took a close look at them and found that the palstic on both ear phones was split in several places. I too was extremely careful with them.
I purchased the springport modem today. I wanted it because it had a cell phone port on it. Imagine my horror when I discovered that not only was the purchase price of 120.00 but they also want $80.00 - 129.00 for the &quot;optional GSM kit&quot; to connect to your cell phone. So that's about $250.00 plus the horror stories of locking up your visor. That's one trouble I don't think I need. No wonder Xircom was bought out by Intel. I don't know who thinks these products up, but they sure must have been asleep at the wheel on this one. Think I'll try the &quot;new&quot; thin modem. At least they have support for it at the manufacturer's web site. I sure didn't see much for the &quot;springport&quot; at Xircom's.
Service excellentGood selectionsfast deliverPRODUCT !!it work but...seems range is limtedchanged batteriessignal seems to be weak/distance is 2 feet response intermittentmaybe i got a bad one, Pioneeer is a great company.Will continue to do business.chef m
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.
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.
These cables worked well and did exactly what I wanted them for. No problems with them and they are sturdy.
Be carefull. This Eyepiece is meant for the ETX-60 and ETX-70 scopes. I bought it for my ETX-125EC and had to return it. The ETX-125 and ETX-90 should use the Meade SuperPloss Series 4000 ocular lenses. Otherwise this is a great item and should be bought by those wishing to do wide field astronomy (the best way to see all of those neat nebulas).
Very easy setup (literally just plug it in and connect all ethernet cables). I had mine up and running within 15 minutes of opening the box.
I bought THREE of these things over the last two years ... at least two of them from Amazon. (The actual model number was different -- XVC20U in black -- but it's basically the same combo deck they've been selling for several years now. Now they've added progressive scan and DVD burner, other than that it looks like the exact same thing that I bought.)They worked fine at first, but after a while, DVDs started freezing up on them. Oddly, I have absolutely NO trouble playing music CDs in the very same drives.DVD freezing has happens on ALL THREE of them, but it is worse on the unit I have used most. It seems to do it less when the machine or the DVD has cooled down. It gets worse over time. Lens cleaning with a disc-brusher, lens cleaning via taking off the case for direct contact cleaning, and air-pressured dusting -- all do no good.Anyway, thanks to JVC I have several hundred dollars worth of DVD players that don't play DVDs ... other reviews (under various model numbers) suggest there's not a chance JVC will make good on them.I have had, in the past, good luck with JVC TVs and car stereo units, and I try to stay loyal to brands, suppliers and what not. But I seriously doubt I will be making any other JVC purchases due to these things. I suppose JVC doesn't place much value on their brand or image or they wouldn't have dumped this stuff into the marketplace.It seems to be getting harder and harder to find companies that bother to make products that are actually worth what you pay for them. I suppose companies that rip-off customers and laugh their way to the bank must be part of the "new economy" I keep hearing about.
I chose the 2GB T10 because of the battery. One provides up to 45 hours of playtime. So, I can carry a spare and never worry about running too low. I am a weekend biker (bicycle) and am gone from the car on the Katy Trail for 3 or more hours, usually riding by myself. My former music was via a CD player strapped to my waist in a carry case. Good music, but only holds 1 CD and carrying more is a bother. This MP3 has sound quality approaching my Panasonic cd player and it holds a lot more music in a very small size. I did replace the earbud speakers - they fall out and also hurt my ears after an hour. I repaced them with a set of Koss over the ear speakers. For a reasonable cost they are plenty good enough for my bike rides. I am very pleased with this purchase. And, I am known to be a "picky person."
I'm not very "techie" so this is a review from a layperson. I travelled a lot for work and this unit got me all over the country and back home again with no problem. It has a memory to recall places you frequent such as home and office. You first use a CD Rom and download the maps of the areas you'll be going to, usually about three states at a time. Then you are set. You can just enter the address where you're going (or multiple addresses) and it will get you there. The feminine voice is mellow but somewhat electronic sounding. I used this in rural and urban areas all over the country with no problem. I love this gadget. Delphi was always very helpful on the phone. I had an accident with my first unit and they sent me a new one without any hassle.
I really like this case. Fits the camera perfectly. Leather is really soft. There is a pocket for extra batteries. Easy to get the camera in/out of the case.
I just recently used it in 5 different airports trough x-ray scanners and no problems at all, they developed perfectly. Also is very big, I carried more than 30 120 film rolls, and is light too.
I am a second year art student and I just got this camera to explore the world of photography a bit more. The camera is far more impressive than I had ever expected and takes really great pictures, especially at close range. I have gone through ten roles already and have been very impressed with the results. I've also had a lot of fun with the multiple exposure feature, which has produced both beautifully crisp and strangely abstract pictures. I am still in the process of getting to know the creative functions of the camera, but I've had a lot of fun with it so far. I was also very impressed the autofocus capabilities. I would definitely recommend a good lens to increase the capability. This is my first SLR Camera and I couldn't be more pleased, I definitely recommend it.
Buy the socket 939 NOT the 734.A motherboard that uses socket 939 will run the latest and greatest from AMD. Try to find a "ADA3400DEP4AZ" chip.The 734 is obsolete. Only buy it for a computer that you will never upgrade, and then only if they drop the price from it's current $250 to about $100.
This is a great MP3 player and the price just can't be beat! Easy to use, great quality sound, voice recorder comes in handy too. Lots of options and features but the bread n butter is the music player and it's awesome.
I bought these speakers because I was tired of listening to my music on crappy laptop speakers. I see what people are talking about by the "hum". When I plugged them in, the subwoofer hums a little - HOWEVER, if you are playing music, you don't hear it and if you aren't using the speakers, then just turn them off and viola - no hum. The little subwoofer pumps sound. I'm actually worried I might annoy the neighbors and I don't even play my music that loud!!! I will also be using the speakers to watch movies and the sound is great. I'm no connoisseur of speakers, but from one lover of music to another - these are a great bargain!!! I'm glad I didn't spend any more money - plus, these are currently being shipped free - huge savings - GO FOR IT - they are worth $40!!!!
I received these speaker for Christmas, and when I first used them I was amazed at how good they sound! I have watched The Dark Knight (a great movie to test these with) and I heard more and more things that I hadn't before. I have also played many games (Skate 2, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and even Kingdom Hearts II) and all sound excellent! One thing I have noticed about the reviews on this product is how music sounds. I have to agree they don't sound the best at stock settings, but my receiver (Onkyo HT-RC260) has a music mode that use the full range of these speakers. With this mode on, music sounds awesome! I am really falling in love with these speakers and I recommend anyone looking for some great speakers at a cheap price buy these.
This Sony Walkman SRF59 AM/FM is a basic, manual-tune radio.(1) its manual tuning locks in on stations very well and does not drift as do cheap radios,(2) It lacks presets, but I don't think they are necessary.(3) Battery life is about 100 hours with a single AA-battery. Can't do any better than that, and cheap radios will exhaust batteries in 20 hrs or less.(4) Includes comfortable light weight headset.(5) Doesn't need to be smaller. Fits in your shirt pocket or clips to belt.I use mine while doing chores, and in bed, with ear buds. I had considered the more expensive Sony with digital tuning, but this is just fine. Overall, it is the best radio I've owned.
This product was very dissapointing. I bought it because I thought a Canon case would be the best choice for my Canon SD1000. First off, the case barely fits the camera inside, and once the camera is in, you can't close the case! It's ridiculous! There is no strap or string to hang on to either, and I don't think the case is really leather. Very dissapointing. I bought a cool little case at Target to replace this one & it has a strap and an inside pocket, all for the same price. Don't waste your money on this.
I had an SMC cable router since we had DSL installed in NOV 2001. Lots of problems the whole time - although manually resetting the SMC always fixed the probs. Just bought the Linksys last week - Wow - this is a fantastic router!. I updated the firmware from APR 2002 to DEC 2002 - but it had worked fine before. I'm in a four-story concrete (German) house, the router is in the stairwell on 2nd floor - and we have great signal strength/link on the three top floors. My Dell notebook, with a Linksys PCMCIA card, works in the basement but signal/link are around 40%. Either wired or wireless - this is a great router.
This lens hood is a true must-have for the Canon 20mmWith the large front element of the lens, and the "not so nice looking" glare it produces when the sun hits it at the wrong angle, this lens hood is a real "must have" accessory!
Overall I am very happy with the Netgear XE102. I have two Macs (running OS X 10.2 and 10.3) and an old laptop running Win95. The Macs are in my second floor home office, the laptop is in the family room, the cable modem and router are in the basement. (The cable company offered "free installation" of broadband service; this turned out to mean "we'll hook up a cable modem at the point where our cable enters your house, and if that turns out to be the basement and you happen to not have your computer there, well, you can schedule further installation for an additional charge.") The Macs and a network printer are attached to a hub which connects to the XE102 in the office.With three XE102 units (basement, office, family room) I have all my PCs hooked up to the Internet and functional. No additional configuration was needed, although I could have used VirtualPC on one of my Macs to set up security if I wanted to (we live in a standalone house, so no one else taps into our electrical system; if we lived in an apartment, I would definitely have activated the security setup, which involves putting all three units on the same password). Speeds are consistently over 10Mbps (faster than the cable modem) and, once the units were set up, we have needed no additional fussing with them. The Macs can see the Windows laptop and vice versa, and file transfers work fine (well, as well as file transfers work in a Mac/Windows environment). The laptop can even print to the network printer upstairs.Note of caution: when first plugging in the XE102s, be patient. It took at least half an hour before the first two units found each other. The third unit also did not jump into the network immediately (and pulling it out of the wall socket and plugging it in repeatedly only slowed down the process). After all three found each other, however, I could take any one, disconnect it from the wall, plug it in at another spot (my wife likes to take the laptop onto our back deck, which has an outdoor power plug), and have immediate connectivity, anywhere in the house.The units get a little warm, but not alarmingly so. The three indicator lights are excellent for indicating status, so long as you do not want to know anything more than, "Yes, it's working."I recommend the XE102 for anyone who wants to connect network points within the house without running cables or fussing with WLANs, and certainly for anyone trying to connect devices in a mixed environment.FOOTNOTE: The XE102 units also work well with XE103 and XE104 85mbps units. You can have a mixed network of the 11mbps and 85mbps units, and speeds from point-to-point will be the speed of the slower unit, but with no impact on the speeds between two fast units.
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.
It doesn't work with my system, as least not as advertised. It will automatically switch from my Samsung (HL-R4266W) TV to my Sony (DVP-NS75H) DVD player, but will NOT automatically switch back to my DirecTV (H-20) receiver. I'm very upset that I spent the money for what is essentially a manual switch.CORRECTION: After some experimentation, it seems that the TV and DVD player lock-up the link. I'm not sure which is the culprit. It turns out that if I turn off the TV and the DVD Player for the time that it takes for the TV to totally power-off (thus severing the link) I can turn on the TV and DirecTV and everything is fine!
The Photosmart is light, quick and easy to use. No manual needed because the menu is so explicit. A great snapshot camera that's plenty rugged.
VERY easy to install. I had my PC & Xbox up and running with my DSL connection in under 5 minutes. I HIGHLY recommend this product. Netgear continues with their excellent reputation for making quality products. Also the router looks very cool, and comes with a stand to hold it sideways and take up less space.
I have owned a pair of these headphones for four years and they have provided me with excellent sound. They are very clear and comfortable to wear, and do not distort at high levels. I highly reccomend these Koss headphones.
Charge the batteries, replace a battery in your remote and you magically have an RF remote. Awesome product. Fantastic and well priced versus very expensive options at Best Buy.
Resistentes a los golpes, al agua, tienen buen alcanze, los utilizo cuando voy de viaje en mi carro y mis amigos en carretera... son muyyyy buenoss los recomiendoooo en la ciudad me da un alcanze mas o menos de unos 1.5 kms nada ams... en capo abierto ya alcanza unos 25 a 30 kms, comprobado !
We just received this scanner, and it installed instantly. It scans quickly, feeding about 2 seconds per page at 200 dpi and a little over 4 seconds per page at 400 dpi.We've seen scanners absolutely wreck a computer system, probably due to driver problems, but we checked and did not have that problem with this scanner: the software appears to have been professionally written, though a warning pops up stating that it has not been checked for compatibility by Microsoft.Pluses are it's fast, easy to install, and very compact: about 1/2 the footprint of an HP Laserjet 4100, but to use it you do have to pull out input and output trays that increases its footprint to about twice its size. It appears to have a very solid paper handling. After watching it work, you can tell it isn't likely to jam or misfeed.However, the minuses are that it, like a lot of scanners, slightly skews the page, so it looks a little crooked. Most copiers will not do this, so it can't be used to replace a copier. UPDATE 11/9/09: They changed the driver to add deskewing and so as long as you use the sharpie trick below, the pages come out perfectly level.I run a law firm and our scanning needs are pretty modest, but after seeing how quickly this unit works, we'll be scanning a lot more. I can't say I'm thrilled about the very slight page skew, which my other scanners also have (but they were 1/4 the price) and yet my copy machines don't have, but I haven't played with it fully to see if there is something we can do to correct it.Update 5/30/06: the skew has to do with the fact that the paper guides spread apart over time as the unit is feeding pages. We put a small marking pen (like a fine tipped sharpie) between one of the moveable guides and the side of the input tray and it has stopped the skew entirely. I'd rate the unit 5 stars now. Most marking pens are slightly cone shaped, so you can put the pen in until it stops and it will hold the moveable paper guides in place. You only need to use one pen: the guides are connected.Update 11/9/09: As noted, the skew problems are gone with the update drivers. And wow, it's still going strong nearly 1000 business days after I bought it. Never jams. We only run about 200 pages per day through it: it's rated for 4000, but the bulletproof paper handling and speed was worth buying such a heavy duty scanner. 5 years later, I'm only disappointed that Panasonic has not updated their scanners in nearly 5 years, though they did update the drivers and the new drivers give you just about every feature. You can still buy this one or the faster 2046 - twice the speed for more than twice the price. You can buy the cheaper 2025, but it is rated for a much smaller duty cycle - 1000 pages per day, and I'm a bit afraid of how it will last with people beating up on it. You might also look into the Canon 3010c, a slightly faster scanner that came out in late 2008 that appears to have a few more features, like auto delete of blank pages. It's about $300 cheaper than this one. But honestly, to have a mechanical device that has given us no trouble at all for 5 years and cost me about $1 per day of use to purchase, I'd be hard pressed to buy a different one when this one finally breaks. Keep a bottle of compressed air nearby: when it makes noise, spray the paper dust out of it and it will keep running. Clean the rollers occasionally with rubbing alcohol an q-tips.
I like these headphones. They stay on well and sound good. I bought a pair for my daughter who runs with me sometimes and they don't work for her because she wears glasses. Sound is good, but not great. Could be the way I route it, but my only complaint is that sometimes the cord seems to tug at my ears as I run.
I have purchased several FM transmitters for MP3 players, both expensive and cheap. Most don't work at all, and the ones that did work had a lot of static and faded in and out; all had poor soound quality. The Kensington has (so far - in 2 months of use) worked perfectly. The sound quality has been good (short of CD quality, but still...) and it is easy to use. The only bad thing about it is the face is very hard to read.
Piece of Junk. I purchase as a buy one get one free piece of garbage. They don't hold a charge or have the stated capacity. Don't buy anything except a genuine Canon battery. These batteries are supposed to be rated higher in capacity, meaning more shots per charge...what B.S. I only get about 1/4 of the performance of my 4 year old original canon battery. If they had 0 stars, I would rate it that.
These headphones are very light weight, comfortable and sturdy. They have really good sound and were surprisingly affordable in price. My family and I are very happy thus far with our new headphone purchase.
This is a great filter that does its job. The build is very solid, it doesn't appear to introduce any new ghosting into the image and it keeps my lens scratch free.If you care about your lens by a UV filter for protection. If you care about your images, buy a B&W; UV Filter!
The auto zoom works perfectly. How did I ever live without this thing? The seller kept it in excellent condition and I've had ZERO problems. Had it for a year now and still performing strong.
My son, who is 7, has been using it for almost three weeks now, and it does work. Once he told me that the sound bothers him so much that he wakes up before it turns on.
Despite its small size, this Bluetooth 2.0 dongle is powerful enough to reach my headset two floors away, and installation was simple using the newest drivers from Anycom's site. The newest high-speed Bluetooth 2.0 standard is supported, as are many device profiles, as both client and server.
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 bought this armband to use at the gym. Its well designed as far as being able to access the Ipod controls and ports. There are two major flaws however that make this product pretty much useless.1) The armband doesn't stretch. Once you tighten the armband to where it will stay on comfortably there is no way for the band to stretch if your muscles expand during a workout. This might not be an issue for someone jogging but if you are lifting weights it makes things really uncomfortable as it constricts you arm. It also puts a lot of stress on the band causing it to rip.2) The material it is made out of tears easily. I bought this band a month ago or so and it is absolutely shredded. I do work out pretty hard but its ridiculous how ripped up this band has become. I have one or two workouts left until my Ipod flies out of the band.
If you are like me and like things as simple as possible, do not install the enclosed CD, do not use SonicStage software, by far one of the most unfriendly players I have seen. You may fit up to 650 or so atrac3 files in this player, but you have to go through all the hassle of converting your mp3 files and once in the player they are copy protected meaning you can't do any further copying plus the quality isn't as good as that of 160kbps or 192kbps mp3 files...the solution: the most simple there is:go to the Sony asia pacific website at:http://www.css.ap.sony.com/consumer/template/DDSummary.aspx?Id=44358&Category;=Personal+Audioto download the NW505/507 driver (do this step first) and MP3 File Manger software which installs right on your player in seconds. Then is just a drag'n'drop game from iTunes player with no hassles whatsoever. The downside: you'll only be able to fit 80-100 songs in a 512Mb player or 160-200 songs in a 1Gb player, but if you are like me that keeps a music library in iTunes in my home PC and just uses this portable MP3 for trendy music this shouldn't be an issue and the sound quality is unbelievable!One more tip - Plan to spend $15 more on headphones (Sony's MDR-E827G are the best) as the headphones included with the player are useless.
I purchased this for my Canon HF100 HD video camera. I expected the sharpness to be compromised, but was pleasantly surprised that it was very sharp! This turns out to be an almost perfect lens for the Canon HF100. It does have some barrel distortion at the sides when you are zoomed out the widest, but it is only noticeable when you have straight vertical objects at the edges of your picture.It is an excellent quality lens and I highly recommend it.
This thing holds a ton of pictures. That's hard to believe considering how tiny it is. The price is excellent. This is a great buy.
Saved me hundreds over buying new computer when my LAN went down. I am no computer expert but this was simple to install and works perfectly!
Kit ordered through Amazon at a very low price. Although this kit is not name brand, it works well & is recommended if looking for a cheap unit.
I am very pleased with my purchase. It also came in faster than expected. I would recommend this product to anyone.
I have occasion to program some business communication equipment that requires an RS-232 port. Try to find a laptop these days that has one of these! I have purchased two much more expensive adapters in the hope that they would do the job but they are worthless when used with these radios. Someone who owns a radio shop told me about these and, sure enough, they work perfectly! Less than half the price of the others I bought and it works so well I ordered another!
This is an excellent item. It works well and can be expanded to include as many remotes as you like--- just purchase additional battery transmitters (one for each additional remote). But there is one problem: If you are planning to use the transmitter with the AA-size adapter, it is only available on Amazon at the 418MHz frequency, which will not work with your 433MHz receiver. I found a reliable seller outside of Amazon with the AA adapter/AAA adapter/433MHz transmitter in a kit for $20.
I got it for xmas and I haven't troubles. I make my owns CD's (CD-R OR CR-RW) from the source I want it. It's VERY, VERY easy to use. I make copies from cd's to cd (normal speed or 2X speed), old records (longplays and singles) to cd, cassettes to cd and even from my computer(... and music from my files) to cd. The sound quality it's also great. You can play cd's from a 3 cd changer and make analog or digital copies. I really, really recomend it. I'm happy to have it
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.
There is a flaw in the math and logic of a previous reviewer who stated that this cartridge only has 37.5% more ink then the PG-40. The reviewer obviously is missing a very important and significant part of the equation. (i.e. the saturation point of the sponge).In other words, if the sponge of the cartridge retains 4 ml of the ink. Then the PG-40 cartidge only has 12 ml of effective ink (since 4 ml is retained by the sponge). Therefore a cartidge with 22 ml of ink = 22 ml - 4 ml saturation point of sponge = 18 ml of effective ink. Which would be 50% more ink then the PG-40 cartridge.You have to consider everything that effects the output of a product when performing a scientific or mathematical equation. Neglecting the unobvious parts of the equation and only focusing on what is obvious and is in "front of your face" results in serious miscalculations and errors in reasoning.Furthermore, by considering how much ink is retained by the sponge, it also shows that you gain more then you realize when you refill ink jet cartridges. Since the sponge is already pre-saturated with ink at the time you refill it, then any ink you add will be used as part of the output when printing pages. So by refilling this cartridge with 22 ml of ink when it runs out of ink, then you effectively have a 26 ml cartridge. And this applies for every refill, since after the first time the cartridge is filled up, the sponge is pre-saturated and any ink added will be directly used by the printer. Something I think a lot of people who refill their inkjet cartridges do not realize.I believe the most important thing to look at when purchasing an inkjet printer is which printer is the best for refilling. You can buy a very large bottle of bulk ink for around $20. You can get over 2000 printed pages out of a single inkjet cartridge on this printer. This is by far one of the easiest and best inkjet cartridges for refilling. Granted the Canon has a few annoyances when you refill cartridges, but those are easy to get around, and if anyone has any refill questions I'll answer them in the comment section.
This card is perfect for the amount of videos and pictures I take with my canon digital camera. I have hundreds taken already, with plenty of space to go.
This is a great product! Fan has two speeds. In high mode you can barely hear it. In low mode you have to put your ear to it to hear it. The pass-thru USB plug is an example of a company with it's thinking cap on! After I set this up, I started noticing that my computer seemed to speed up, with little or no hangups. I had forgotten about adding this Antec Notebook cooler. Then I saw a deal for 4gb, a 2 gig upgrade for my comp., which is only supposed to do 2 gigs. The price was so good I had to go for it. But, in the back of mind I was saying "HOW CAN THE COMPUTER GET ANY FASTER THAN THIS...NEW SCREEN THE INSTANT YOU TOUCH THE BUTTON"! My notebook is actually a desk top replacement. Too big to really lug around, but portable enough if someone yells IRS or FIRE! I know the Antec notebook cooler will extend the life of my notebook and the cherry finish on my desk...BUY IT!
I bought this product for one purpose: to be able to remote control my Windows Media Player. It can't. Here is Logitech's support response:"I have tested the device and it appears that the device is not fully supported in Windows Media Player 11."AND"I regret to inform you that since this device is an end of life product we do not have any updates for this device."Why do they not continue to support products that are still being sold as NEW???This was a support email dated 4-7-2007.This item is now reduced to merely an audio streaming devise with no controls. Now it goes in the trash. Waste of my money.If you buy, do it with caution.
For less than $100, this scanner fits my purposes exactly. I have about 1300 35mm slides, some more than 50 years old, that I need to transfer to digital format, both for convenience and to preserve the images. The 4400F was relatively straight forward to set up and is easy to use. I do very little editing during the scanning process, mostly just fading correction and some cropping. If I choose to do so, I can do more sophisticated editing later. I will admit, however, that taking full advantage of all the editing features is somewhat daunting. Also, be prepared to spend a lot of time staring at your monitor. The scanner only handles four slides at a time and takes 10-15 minutes for each batch, depending on how much editing I choose to do at the time. Nevertheless, if you need a capable and economical scanner at a reasonable price, and are prepared to spend some significant time scanning slides, the CanoScan 4400F is a good choice.
If you have decided headphones are too large, in-ear phones too intrusive, more than 200$ too much, and hearing the crickets chirping in a open field concert not essential, then this is a good place to start. Or maybe you just want to know more about this earphone with such a weird-fangled name.In either case, read on.The world Bang & Olufsen is quite an elite one. These people take their audio seriously. Their speakers sell for the price of brand new cars. The A8 earphones, by comparison to their other products, is within much closer reach. Not widely distributed, its price is quite varied, but tends to range from 100-160$ (watch out for lower-priced imitations).The A8 earphones are a sight to behold, being of fine craftsmanship and quality components. It was one of the first earbuds to address proper fitting and placement retention with its multi adjustment points (I got mine October 2004). It can be shifted vertically for ear height, horizontally for depth, and held in place with a flip-down loop adjustable to your preference. Its body frame is constructed of rigid brushed aluminum, with hard glossy rubber lining the ear loops. The ear-loop and the swing arm holding the phones move with a smooth gliding motion that have held up well over the years. The cords leading from the phones are reinforced with a rubber housing to protect from the potential pull and snag. Mine have survived quite a few. Though in no way am I suggesting you can yank on them, they will last if subjected to frequent light stressing. Of particular note in the design, the cord length is shorter than normal at about 3ft. which is perfect for the portable player close at hand. It comes with a low-profile 6ft. extension cord if longer lengths are desired. I also like the straight-line plug (as opposed to the right-angle ones), nice for audio-players housed in a pouch or bag. Due to its unique design, proper protection is provided in a carry case of hard black leather, shaped to conform to the dual semi-circle ear loops. But enough of its design. What of the sound?I have to be up front about the weak points, because this is the deciding factor for most. The bass response on these phones is underwhelming. Which is not the same as saying weak/tinny bass, the lack of, or distorted bass. In the quest for high quality, the emphasis was on other aspects of sound quality. Something had to be compromised, that being bass response. When bass is exhibited though, it is clear, distinct, and free of distortion. But you will never feel punch or power to the bass. Which was never the intention of the A8's. One other gripe, a minor one, is that for people who wear corrective lenses, the ear loops on the A8's can get in the way of the lens frame, causing some degree of discomfort to the ears.If you are still with me, then the bass issue didn't scare you off. Its high points are more important to me, which is why I recommend it. The A8 emphasizes sound detail, clarity, and accuracy (lack of distortion). Sound output is tight and controlled in the high ranges, great for orchestral music, for soprano singers. Instruments, vocals, acoustic resonances, twangs, rings, chimes, are clear and true. Distinction can be made of the parts of the whole, yet there is proper balance so that the different sounds can still meld as one. I hear layers of audio I never knew existed because on low quality phones they had been drowned out or distorted by inaccurate sound reproduction. You get to hear more of what was recorded in the original that can get lost in low quality outputs. [This audio clarity is a bit of a double edge. The flaws of low quality audio sources (like low-bit rates) tend to be more pronounced with high quality headsets.] On a lesser note of benefit, the ear loops hold the ear piece securely from slipping out if you need to engage in some kind of major head movement.If you spend more money, you can certainly get better. If you go with in-ear buds, you can retain clarity and gain some bass.But if bass isn't the forte, you believe ear buds gotta stay out of the canals, and clarity is important, the Bang & Olufsen A8's fit the bill.
I've been thinking about buying a digital camera for quite some time now, and when I saw this on sale for $70 at a local Fry's Electronics store, I bought it. It took me five minutes, tops, to set it up and begin taking pictures. With XP, it was very easy to link it to my computer. The images are excellent, very clear. My only complaint is how quickly it eats up batteries. Other than that, it is an excellent camera for the price.
I don't claim to be a 'speaker guy' but this sub paired with my Yamaha 3 channel in ceiling speakers and my Polk Audio center channel speaker are all plugged into a new Yamaha audio/video HDMI receiver - This system hits hard. The Sub sounds great. No complaints here.
Well.... I tried the Unity Digital ProPower Pack and have had great success with it. Some others on this site had mentioned problems, but the three I bought work great. I think the key to success is buying the right ProPower Pack for your camera and make sure that you fully charge the pack before you use it. It is a trickle charge system and should be charged overnight for the results you expect. This isn't just a cell phone battery!!! Anyway, after the first one worked so well, I decided to buy another version for my Compaq iPAQ.... it is amazing how long this rechargeable battery system keeps my digital camera and iPAQ up and working!!! I bought a third one for a friend that uses it with his camcorder and he LOVES IT!!! Plus... like Unity's web site says, this thing has more than paid for itself in convenience and battery's that I would have had to buy. That pretty much makes it free. I think this product ROCKS!!!!
I bought these headphones a few months ago, and until recently, I have been very pleased with them. However, over the past couple of weeks, the sound has been spotty in the right ear. This afternoon the sound shut off completely in the right ear. So while these are fairly nice headphones (and moderately priced to boot), they only lasted me a few months so I do not recommend them to others.
This is the most effective and the fastest mouse-cleaning system I have ever used. It cleans the gunk out of your mouse in less than fifteen seconds. The key is the velcro-type hooks on the two sizes of mouse balls, which you insert in place of the regular mouse ball and proceed to move the mouse around on the velcro-loop-type pad. Replace the regular mouse ball and move on to other tasks, your mouse won't trouble you again for a long while!
So I like gadgets, and I believe they make my life easier... whenever I travel, I almost always take all of the following with me:* PalmOne Treo 600 world phone - this is an unlocked GSM world phone... swap out SIM cards and you get a localized mobile phone anywhere in the world...* Sony Playstation Portable - perfect for long flights and settling down before going to sleep in the hotel... beatiful video games in the palms of your hand (also plays music and video if you want). Thanks to Ken for the reco - I love this thing!* Dell Jukebox - 4000 songs in one little package* HP/Compaq laptop - normally my corporate issue NC4000, but sometimes our personal zt3000 as well.* Digital camera - currently a Minolta DiMAGE xT - tiny and takes nice picturesThe problem with carrying all of these gadgets around is that everyone has a rechargable battery built in - and all requires their own power supply. The solution I use is the iGo power system. Let me tell you a bit about it...iGo is distributed by a fairly small company called Mobility Electronics (sometimes products sold under "xtend micro products"). They have focused on the niche market of portable power supplies - and they do this with excellence. There products allow you to power your devices via AC (both 110v & 220v), via airplane in seat power, and in your car / cigarrette power adaptor.The iGo product offering consists of a power brick with wall-to-brick to cord, and a wall-to-device cord. To make the device work, you connect a "power tip" at the end of the wall-to-device cord. Each notebook computer has a speciallized tip, and sometimes a notebook manufactur will have 2 or 3 different tips... so be sure you have the right one.If you buy the iGo 7500 (I bought the iGo Juice - but these are pretty much the same products), you get the brick, wall-to-brick cords (both AC and airplane in-seat and car cigarrete lighters), brick-to-device cord, tips for common laptop models.Here was my overall shopping list:* PS0055-11 - the base Juice system - includes main power brick, US-standard wall-to-brick cord, auto/air connector, brick to device cord, standard notebook tips (make sure your notebook uses one of those, or buy the necessary one).* AC0103-10 - bag of handheld tips - includes one for the Sony Playstation Portable (uses tip B07), the Dell Axim (which I no longer use very often, but uses tip B07), the PalmOne Treoo 600 (uses tip A26), and the Dell Jukebox (generation 1) (uses tip B07)* PS0229-10 - DualPower Accessory for Portable Electronics - this lets you charge two devices (laptop + MP3 player simultaneously). Comes with a car cigareete adaptor - so you use just this device + a tip to charge an MP3 player, cell phone, etc. in your car (without the power brick)* 6620012 - European power cord for the Juice system - use this instead of the US-standard 110V cord.I have also purchased a Targus Universal Power Travel Adapter (Model # PA033U) to help me convert plug sizes for the United Kingdom (220v but different pin-out, Switzerland (European standard round pins but smaller in size)... so I am set for anywhere in the world.All the iGo parts + the Targus adaptor fit into one fairly durable bag that iGo provides to you... I leave this bag packed all the time, and when I depart for a trip, I grab my "iGo" bag... and I know I have all the parts that I need to meet my power needs for all my devices anywhere in the world.My advice - don't buy individual tips... get the packs of tips / cables / etc. whenever they are available. Much better value. Be careful not to lose the tips... they can come off the ends of the cables...Before I buy any new portable electronic device, I check to see if it is compatible with my iGo... if it isn't, I don't buy it (my digital camera is not compatible - it was purchased before the iGo - so the camera will probably get replaced soon). I highly recommend this product.
As good a SW receiver as a Drake for 1/10th the cost, and comparable to a Grundig Yachtboy for FM reception. There are no presets which is a small inconvenience, but a full sound emits from the large speaker. The biggest drawback is that the SW meter is an LCD digital 'bargraph' with little granulation. It is always on regardless of signal strength or clarity; thus it is rendered useless as an assist in tuning. Otherwise a great radio for the money.
I found this item to be very easy to install. My laptop's signal went from very weak to strong and I have not had any operation problems. The only thing is in the Quick Instruction guide there were two different warnings about keeping the antenna away from anyone setting near by. Two statements said to stay at least 20 cm away and another in bold type stated to be at least 2.0m away. A reply to a note to Linksys stated that the 20cm one is correct.
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 .
I've used this on a number of Windows and Mac PC's and it works well. I think there might have been an occasion where I needed to download the driver, but most of the time it's plug and play.
The MP3 player works well and the seller was very good about returning my exchange and responding to my e-mails promptly. It was around Christmas and I had the 1st player and the exchange before Christmas. No problems!
I was a bit apprehensive when I got this product. I'm somewhat computer saavy, but I had never set up a network, let alone a wireless network, and I'll admit...I was scared. But the instructions are fairly clear and anyone that knows how to navigate their wireless card software should have no problem. And that's where I had a problem and had to call Linksys for tech support.They were no help AT ALL. Becqause my laptop had a Cisco Aironet Client Wireless Adapter and not a Linksys card, they couldn't tell me a thing. Not even where to look for the properties of my card. Granted, I should know this...but they're supposed to be the experts with everything related to their product. They should anticipate an idiot like me calling...but they didn't. Hence, no help and not even a hint on how to get help or to find the right tabs to click. Very frustrating. Eventually, I figured it out and the wireless router works like a champ...not one problem.I have a fairly large two-story home, and can be upstairs, easily 200 ft. from the router (which is downstairs), with two laptops on the internet, and it still runs at 11 mbps! It's great. The WEP encryption is easy to set-up as well...and while Linksys will warn against slowdown if you use the 128-bit encryption WEP, don't believe the hype. As far as I can tell, there is no slowdown!In summary, if you're new at wireless network set-up, like I was, be prepared to troubleshoot for a day or two and don't rely on Linksys Tech Support because they're terrible. But once you get it running, you'll wonder why you didn't go wireless sooner.
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.
I find these more comfortable than any other in-ear headphones I've tried. I've had them for almost 5 years now and the integrity of the wire is only just beginning to degrade - only natural when you take them with you as much as I do.
This is my second SanDisk Sansa. Originally I owned the e250, 2GB Model. This little MP3 player is amazing. I've used it daily for long periods of time, plugged it into a transmitter for long road trips, used it on the porch, exercising, everywhere. My first one finally died about a month ago and I thought, "oh well, I won't need to replace it; my phone plays mp3's". I missed it within a day of its death.If you are looking for a good, solid performing mp3 player, this is the one you want. I used my original sansa so much I wore the writing off the buttons. I have looked at many different mp3 players but SanDisk has a real winner here. The lanyard is useful, but this is player you'll want a good case for. The case that comes with the sansa leaves a lot to be desired (it's a basic slipcover, more for storage than for use of the device). The backlight is bright and I highly recommend toning it down a bit for longer battery life. Moving mp3s to the device is as simple as using a flash drive; drag and drop works perfectly.The best part about the player in my opinion is that it has physical buttons. If you're using it in your pocket (which I do often) it is wonderful to be able to simply press the proper button to pause it. Another fantastic feature is the hold button. If you're listening to a particularly long file (i.e. audiobooks that are consolidated into a single file instead of broken down by chapters) and want to make sure you don't accidentally start the file over, the hold function is a lifesaver. Between the Sansa e200 series mp3 players and many others on the market, this one outperforms any that I looked at for ease of use, features, and size.All in all, this is one of the best mp3 players you can find for a decent price that has all the functionality you could want without paying a small fortune for it.
Judging from the more recent reviews, there might have been a decrease in the quality of this flashdrive (I got mine about a year ago). However, I was very pleased with my purchase as it tends to transfer files quicker than other flashdrives that I've gotten (8gb as well). The reason I gave 5 stars is because I accidentally put it through the laundry wash/dry...and IT STILL WORKS!! I figured it might have a shot since the cap was still on it, but none of my files were damaged and, for that, I am very proud to own this product.
I can't find the diference between the original and the equivalent baterry. Its Good.. and the time of duration is longer... I recommed it.!
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 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.
Stay away from Canon, many people are having the same problem with the s400 memory card error and canon won't recall it. Instead they are charging people lots of money to fix it. Look for yourself if you like. Attached is my correspondence:To whom it may concern,I have the Canon Powershot S400 and I have been getting the Memory Card Error since it was less than a year old. I was under the impression that it was the card itself but after I purchased a new card I kept getting the error.Upon research I have found many other people that have had the same problem and Canon is not backing up their product, this is obviously a defect and should be taken care of at no expense to the consumer.I spent over $500.00 on this camera and I expect it to work. I would like this camera repaired or replaced at no expense to me, if you choose not to support this I will be happy to rally all of the people I can and file a class action suit against Canon for faulty products.I have enclosed just a few of the many unhappy people so please do not insult my intelligence and tell me this is the first you've heard of it.I will await your prompt response.Keith WilliamsPhoenix, AZ.Dear Mr. Keith Williams,Thank you for contacting us regarding your PowerShot S400.I regret that your S400 needs service despite the fact that it is relatively new. Unfortunately, no matter how well made or how well treated a product may be, there is always a chance that it will need service. That is why we offer multiple support options for products in-warranty or out-of-warranty. In the case of an out-of-warranty S400 we offer the Flat Rate Repair and PowerShot Upgrade Programs, both of which were developed from customer feedback. There is a charge for both of these programs - I am sorry for any dissatisfaction this causes.I can understand why you would have misgivings, but I must caution you against relying on information that may not be credible. The fact is that the S400 is a successful and robust design as witnessed not only by its excellent sales but also by the service data we have collected since it was introduced two and one half years ago. Another fact is that Canon has an excellent reputation for a reason. We use our service data and we constantly review our products and processes to identify opportunities for improvement. If we find a problem we will act proactively and appropriately. Examples of this are two different programs related to service notices we published on our website in the past few months. In both programs we are servicing the related models at no cost no matter the warranty status. Further, we are refunding customers who paid for related service in the past. This is how we have always conducted our business and it is how we intend to continue to do so.I hope that my responsiveness demonstrates our commitment to your satisfaction. I also hope that the information I provide reassures you.If I can offer any further help, you are welcome to call my toll free telephone number, 866-865-7815, extension 2569.Sincerely,Brian StoutCanon Customer Relations
This case may look nice, but once you receive it and realize that the hole is too small for the camera wrist strap to fit through, and that the case won't latch closed with the camera in it, you may regret your purchase.
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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 shoot a lot of high school sports and sometimes that means Friday night football in the rain. I bought a package of these covers three years ago and have used them about 6-8 times since and they have worked fine. In fact I still have not had to use the 2nd cover. Bottom line is that it has kept the camera body and lens dry. The equipment I have used this on is a Nikon D300 with either an 80-200 or a 70-200mm zoom. Even with the old 80-200 push-pull style zoom I didn't have problems with the front end of the sleeve moving out of place.Pros:InexpensiveSmall enough to keep in the camera bagKeeps the wet stuff on the outsideFairly easy to mountGoing through the trouble to mount it when it looked like rain was the best way to insure it didn't actually rain. (I hope some see the humor in that)ConsThe eye hole is meant to stretch over the camera's eye piece so it eventually gets stretched too much. I don't hold that as too big of a con because these aren't meant to be permanent anyway.If I were shooting in the rain a lot or were going to shoot in really heavy rain I'd probably look for a heavier duty cover. But for occasional use in light rain they have worked great.
The key to great pictures is having the camera with you when opportunities arise. How many times do you not have the DSLR when a great shot is available. For those of us who don't have time to go looking for photo ops, the key is to have a camera thats always with you.This one takes great shots in every kind of light (has ISO 800, is every bit as versatile as anyone but a pro could possibly need, and is one of the few in this size range to keep an optical viewfinder. That means that a single battery can last through an entire vacation if you use the optical viewfinder for daytime shots. I carry one spare battery, a 1 gig SD card, and can travel anywhere, taking hundreds of perfect shots, because the camera is always in a shirt pocket or on my belt, and I can go days without the need to recharge a battery. And if you replace your memory card with a high speed memory card you get the pictures taken even faster!
it is really 10 feet long not 6 feet long like it says in the summarry i really like it a bargain
I've tried after market inks and keep coming back to the OEM products for quality, durability and color trueness. You pay more, but the print head lasts longer, the printed copies look better and in the end I'm more pleased with the results - the old adage is still true - "You get what you pay for"!
This is a great product, especially for the price. Smooth motion, easy locking legs, Good range of height adjustment, very light, and easy to use. I wish it had a weight hook on the bottom but I can easily modify it myself.
I like the quality of the sound over anything else. Excellent deal considering the price. I didn't expect less from Sony
I have no idea whether this works, because "Most eTrex models" does not include my eTrex Vista CX.Amazon and/or Garmin should make the limits of the models this is meant for clearer in their ad.
We bought it for a plane trip from MN to FL. It worked fine both down and back and even about an hour when we were there. Once we were back home, on day 31 I fired it up to get sound with a black/blank screen. I was afraid it held only a 30 day warranty, and I'd be stuck. Fortunately I was able to return (purchased from a different vendor) with no problem for a full refund.We bought headphones but didn't use them. It was loud enough for my toddler to hear the movie without disrupting the other passengers. She refused to wear the headphones - which was no surprise.It served it's purpose - but wasn't a good deal in the end. I did not choose to replace it.
I purchased two of these 1 GB cards to replace the two half-gig cards in my MacBook (running Leopard), and they went in with absolutely no problem. My laptop runs much faster and more smoothly. You can't go wrong with this one!
I had the Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator Earphones for a week before purchasing these earphones, not because of dislike of the Etymotic product, but because the family cat decided to use the earphones as a chewtoy. I really liked the Etyomitc ER6i's and the Altec product seems similar to me except for a few things. Here are what I believe are the pros and cons of the Altec Lansing inMotion iM716 Headphones.Pro- Very good bass compared to other earphones (much better than the ER6i's)Pro- Pretty durable construction from what I can tell so far.Pro- Superb sound isolation, very comparable to the ER6i'sPro- Switch on cord to switch between "HD" and "Bass", also volume control on cord.Pro- Case is considerably higher quality than what came for the ER6i's. It's a hard plastic grey case with "grippy" fabric on the outside and foam on the inside.Con- Case is nice but inconvenient. Takes up more space than my video iPod.Con- Switch on cord, adds a considerable amount of bulk. Clip on back of switch on cord is pretty impracticle, nowhere near as convenient as say, the clip on the back of the Shuffle. This one is not much but a thin strip of metal.Con- Aesthetics. Simply put, these do not look like premium earphones, the ER6i's were much more attractive with clear casing featured on the earphones. I know people might say that sound is all that matters, but I would've enjoyed a little sharper look to them.Con- I found the tri-flange ear inserts to work the best but they can be uncomfortable if not inserted correctly, take some practice and getting used to if not accustomed to this type of sound device.All in all, I think these earphones are a great product for the price ($104.99 as of today). I would give them 78 out of 100. Compared to 32 out of 100 I gave the earphones that came with the iPod. Considerable step up in terms of sound quality.
These headphones are phenomenal for the price. As other people have already mentioned, the bass response from these is superb. But unlike many bass heavy headphones, these also sound good for the mids and high notes. There is some distortion if you turn up the volume too high, but this is really a moot point since at that high of a volume you wind up with ringing ears anyway : )The slightly longer cord is a nice touch. It allows freedom of movement without being so long that it entangles you.The only downside to these headphones is the comfort level... The soft rubber parts that fit over the tops of the ears have a thin joining line that digs ever so slightly behind the ears. This is really just a minor annoyance, and isn't too noticable unless you wear these for an extended period of time. But that is why I didn't give these headphones 5 stars.PROS: Nice bass responseGood overall soundGood value for the moneyBehind-the-neck designFolds upCONS: Can become uncomfortable after a while
The installation utility provided with this adapter loads the wrong device driver and even the Manufacturers updated utility provided on the internet loads the incorrect device driver. We had to edit the installation routine to force it to load the correct device driver in order to get the adapter recognized by the computer and functioning properly. That is ridiculous.
this a great cam, easy to install and very eficient for that price. Just take out of the box and figure it out that is a good product
i bought this camera 2 years ago, and have had nothing but problems with it. i understand some products can be 'lemons', but i have sent this camera back to samsung 3 times for the same problem, and it is never fixed for more than 2 rolls of film. i am completely dissatisfied with their customer service, their response and their willingness to work with me, as a consumer. also, i have been severely disappointed when i have taken a couple of rolls of film of important family events, vacations, etc... only to find out the photos didn't come out at all. if looking for a quality product, i'd look elsewhere...
I'm a firm believer in extended service contracts. It was inexpensive to extend a one year to three. A friend has one and made a claim it just proved to me that things happen and its better to be prepared. The commodity is expensive enough to fix but the usual costs associated with a claim prohibit the job being done as the fix cost is usually so close to a new one. Have not made a claim as yet but I called the 800 number a nd spoke to a rep. She was courteous and answered my questions to my satisfaction prompting my purchase and eased my apprehension.
I have to admit, I wish this got just a tad lower, but getting good decibel levels in the 20'ish hertz range will run a few hundred more than this to start off.Overall, a great sub. It's toned very well, and moves plenty of air. I have it in an 11X12 room, and it literally (Yes...I tested it) shakes the entire house. It's great clean bass...get it. If you are in this price range, you can't really do any better.If you have a little more money, get the larger Klipsch. It hit's harder and goes deeper. It's a little more money though.
Don't buy this kit if you intend to use it with ipod classic (specifically ipod classic 120Gb)!!! I have an ipod classic 120Gb. The charger couldn't charge my ipod. I couldn't sync my ipod with my computer using the included usb cable. When I unplugged the wall adapter, there were sparks coming out of the wall outlet. This is a very unsafe product that can potentially destroy your ipod. Just don't buy it. Instead buy a used apple's charger (plus the usb cable) for just $10 more on ebay.
Excellent ear phone for the money. maybe slightly lean in bass, but overall a fantastic value. Recommend using Westone Comply ear tips for the best comfort and fit.
This is just what I've been looking for in an alarm clock. The best thing is that you have 3 different alarm settings. So you can set it for week days and weekends. I use the other for my husband, since he works nights and it never bothers me. No more resetting the alarm clock before bed EVERY NIGHT. It has relieved a lot of problems for us! It also has a radio that works quite well. The stations come in clear and the sound is really good for such a little clock. The clock also has a backup battery that saves all of your settings if you loose power. I also enjoy the nature sounds. The meadow sound comes in handy when I need to relax.The only negative thing I can say about it is that the alarm isn't all that loud. You get to set the level, I'm just used to our ancient alarm clock that woke the neighbors. It's not a problem since I sleep with it on my nightstand two feet from my head.All in all, I'd have to say that this is a great buy for the money. I've never found an alarm clock that worked so well and saved me so much time!
I am using this monitor for about 15 months, and it works great!I recommend it to anyone who wants to find reasonable solution for such price.I have $600 CRT monitor at work, and this Envision at home and honestly I don't see any difference. So why bother with paying more? :)
I WANT TO BUY THE D 300 BUT THE PRICE WAS TO MUCH FOR MI AND I BOUGTH THE D90 FROM DELL I RETURNED AFTER I SAW THE PRICE AND REVIEW OF THE D 200.I BOUGHT THE D 200 AND THE TAMRON 18-50 2.8 LENS AND I LOVE. ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW.
I ordered this unit to be just another item would-be burglars or car thieves would have to take yet another second or two to look at before deciding to enter my car. The unit fits perfectly into a groove on my console which makes it hard to identify what it actually is from the outside.
Loved the product even though the first one was DOA (dead on arrival). The replacement went in without a hitch. Speed test confirmed minimal loss even with the added addition of zone alarm firewall software on each computer on my network. Also updated the internal software in order to update my DSL connection (PPoE). Linksys tech support wasn't very helpful in confirming that the first router was defective. Also didn't need a crossover cable with my setup. I guess it depends onthe cable or DSL modem used. I am really happy with this product and the response time from Amazon. thanks Amazon
I use this cable to connect my laptop to our widescreen TV. Cable has never faltered. Pretty good value for eight bucks, including shipping/handling. Delivery was prompt.
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.
Have a low profile Foxconn box running windows home server. Wanted to upgrade from the internal 100Mbs controller to a PCI 1000Mbs controller. This one fit in the box (which was the challenge) and so far performs reasonably well. It is about 3-4 times faster rather than the theoretical 10 times faster.
I bought this mouse for use my Macbook pro and to replace my aging desktop PC mouse. It works wonderfully for both the MacOS and Windows XP (installed with bootcamp) with the integrated bluetooth in the laptop (I did have to play around with the bluetooth settings under macosx a bit to get it to work though). The included bluetooth transceiver works nicely for my desktop and another laptop that does not have integrated bluetooth.While not all of the functions for MacOSX it does provide basic mouse functions (left click, right click, and scroll). And some may find the additions Windows functions quite useful (such as the magnify button)My favorite feature is the included rechargeable battery so I will not have to bother with throwing out AAs every few weeks or so. It feels quite natural in hand and I highly recommend it for someone looking for a bluetooth mouse (that finally includeds an on/off switch)
I'm very happy with my purchase. I haven't had any of the problems that others have complained about. If I have any complaints it's that the instructions aren't as thorough as I think they should be. I have read the instructions that were sent with it and downloaded the full set of instructions from their web site. They do help for the most part, but some things just require a little trial and error to figure them out. Overall it's a great product!
I just got this camera a few days ago. I have yet to get any pictures on developed but when I do I'll write a full report on it. I'm a semi-pro photographer. I take pictures for a hobbie and have done some very nice ones. I've taken pics of a Viper GTS that came out looking like something on a profesional scale. I have used the APS film for some time and have com to really love it.the weight of this cam is very niceIt's not to havy and not overly bolky fits in pocket very well. But in the mean time here are some very handy specs:-Self timer/goes off on it's own after a few seconds-Red eye reduction/reduces red eye-fill flash/When object backlit, shadows may appear, fill flash reduces this effect-Infinity focus/ Capture sharp distant scenry at any zoom position, (for daylight/outdoor ues only)-night view/ takes better night pictures-date/time imprinting/do I really need to expain this?-Auto focusyou can also get a tripod for this as well.
By far, the worst printer I have ever used.It is an absolute pain to connect to a network, or set one up through this printer - if you even get to that point.Scanning is an atrocious process. 9 times out of 10, it always hangs. Often, I can't even get the thing to produce a scan to begin with!Worst of all is the constant "Carriage Jam" and "Cartirdige Error." These happen nearly every single time after I print something, forcing me to reset the printer. Even upon resetting it still usually says one or the other. I've went the whole nine yards to see if something needed to be repaired and nobody was able to find anything wrong with it.Complete junk.
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?
All of my drives--internal and external--are made by Seagate. I have yet to have a problem with them. My only disappointment with this one is that there is no Firewire port. It is only USB 2.0.
I have a canon digicam & a dell laptop. The dell has inbuilt SD slot. This SD card works fine with both. I think the speed offered by this is good enough for amateurs. You don't need to pay extra bucks for that ultra II type.
This is my first digital camera and I have owned this camera for about 3 years now and really like it except for a few things.Pros-Produces great pictures in good light, and in some but not all, dark light situations-Uses AA batteries which are easy to find if yours run down-quick focusing-Can zoom optically whilst taking movieCons-Takes a long time to power up and get ready to take a picture (about 7 seconds) and this has lead to me missing a few good shots whilst driving past some great scenery.-Recycle time is slow about 3 seconds-Movie quality is poor with no sound-Is bulky to carry-Shot selection would be easier to perform if accessed via a dial and not a menu option.-Batteries do not last for 200 picturesThe above cons are not really major issues for a camera in this price range as it does take great pictures which is what really counts at the end of the day.
For a runner who has small ears, this product is great. I recently began listening to an iPod while running. Most ear buds would eventually fall out and were uncomfortable. These are great - comfortable and the sound is good.
I am currently using this USB LAN Adapter for my Nintendo Wii. It was easy to setup. I just had to make sure the power was off before I connected it to the Wii. The power is off if the powerlight is RED. The LAN adapter also works with Mac OS X 10.1 ~ 10.6 and Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE.
I am not a camera nerd... yet, I would say this is the best camera I have ever owned.
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.
The Sony Bravia W-Series is so versatile and user friendly as well. The picture quality is superior, vivid, vibrant, natural color as stated, and absolutely no reflection or ghost image like the XBR2. The XBR4 with FHD 120 Hz high frame rate capability might corrects this problem but I have not experience this problem with the W-Series so far. The contrast ratio isn't important to me since there is no standard way of measuring this technology. The W-Series has 16000:1 contrast ratio, which it's too bright for viewing over period of time and adds pressure on the eyes if you are within 5 feet of range. However, the Bravia technology is great with 10 bit 64x deep color 16:9 full 1080 beyond HD plus smooth color transition, 24p true natural cinematic motion and its' live color creation system with WCG-CCFL backlight which I don't think nothing comes close besides the Samsung LNT-Series as in this price range.Our family has been with Sony for their quality television over the century and there is no doubt in its' superior quality of television making. Although it seems like Sony KDL-40W3000 is overpriced compares to its' competitors, such as Samsung LNT4065F, and Sharp Aquos LC42D64U. But as we all know for those who try to save small usually lose big when it comes to electronic purchases. Even though most brand of LCD has high standard nowadays, but until it's proven with their reliability over time, I do not want to volunteer to be their guinea pig. No offense. To make the story short, Sony Bravia 40W3000 does it for me. A debut in its' look, I would go with the XBR besides the pricing. But after owning it for a few weeks, I found the W-Series' brushed metal style overcomes other glass or glossy plastic finished. In time, newer exotic design will eventually replaced the older version. But as for W-Series, it would probably remain in its' sleek looks.Why not Plasma? I've purchased Syntax Olevia (made in Taiwan) two years ago and by far it's the most reliable LCD TV I've owned considering the low price and the usage I've put on that poor thing. This is also one of the reason I would pick LCD TV over Plasma any day. Although Plasma has improved over the decade with their burn-in problem, but for many reasons the pros on Plasma just wasn't persuasive enough for me even with lower pricing. After long hours of researching between the both, the LCD filled my specific needs, such as it's PC ready, weight/ size reduction, higher contrasts/ colors, and energy saving up to 30%. I would pay the additional dollars for a LCD TV.In addition, I haven't tried the Internet Video Link unit on the 40W3000 yet, any comments?
This product does not work as advertised. I wanted to use this to connect to TV, and it does not output any thing. So, not worth wasting your money on. Go some where else.
I have tried using this headset with 2 different Panasonic cordless phones, one 900MHz and the other 5.8GHz. For both phones, on a variety of calls, the other party has trouble hearing me and says that I sound as if I am very far away. I had been using an old Uniden headset on the same phones and it worked fine, but then the plastic head-band broke and I bought the Panasonic TCA-98. What a waste of money.
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.
Great eyepiece to use to approach the highest useful magnification for my telescope (Celestron Powerseeker 70AZ); and will migrate it to my next telescope. I'll be getting the 2X Omni Barlow next.
Unfortunately, it does not work. I really wounldnt have given it 1 star, however I had no other option.It says it cannot read the disc. Tell me what to do?Thanks,
I'm not sure if this one was defective, or it does not heat hot at all on hottest setting, Did not work for me, got deferent brand much better then Conair. Originaly Conair brand was my first choice based on my expirience with hair dryers, but for the heating pad they are defenetly much better choices in the same size, and very much a like products, but with the better heat on med. and hottest settings.
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.
Just got this yesterday, overall impressions are good, the best part in my opinion is the fact that my computer sees it as a drive and I can transfer whatever I want to and FROM it, unlike the iPod, which won't let me put my stuff back on the computer from it. I pretty much backed up all my must have program setup files, a few text files, 1200 songs, 500 pictures, and 2 movies, and haven't even used 1/2 the space on it.Sound is great, even with the included headphones, or on a cassette adapter in the car, although the speakers themselves aren't that great, but what do you expect from speakers that small?It plays OGG files, and is Linux-friendly.I actually didn't buy it to watch movies on, but the price wasn't that much higher than the X5, so I couldn't resist. So far I have tried 2: one which I converted to avi on the computer, works great, and one that I just taped from the VCR straight to the A2, and both are good pictures and sound, I'm not that much of a movie fanatic, so I think I'll probably just go the straight from VCR or DVD player to A2 route from now on, it's easier and quicker, and the only time I'll probably use it to watch the movies are for the kids in the car, anyway.It comes with everything you need! If you have an iPod, you will appreciate this. I can voice record and play FM radio straight out of the box (you need the headphones for FM, they act as the antenna). I can charge it either with the USB cable or the INCLUDED AC Charger. It comes with a headphone-jack to headphone-jack wire so I can record from my iPod or portable CD player. It comes with a AV cable to hook it up to the stereo or TV, so you can record from them onto it, or play it on them. and it comes with a USB host cable, so you can transfer from your camera or camcorder or whatever directly to your A2. I wish I had this before I bought all those XD cards, I wouldn't have needed tham!I would personally have given this about 4 1/2 stars, but there is no option for that. The reason for that instead of five is:Music browsing is file and folder based. I would like to be able to browse by ID3 tags, but they come out with firmware constantly with new features all the time, so hopefully there will be that feature soon.I personally like the drag-and-drop file transfer, but I know that some people actually like the iTunes way, so if they would integrate a file transfer into the jukebox program, that would probably be good for those people.I would definately recommend this!!
The Canon 1Ds Mark II does not list for $11,999. Body only it lists for around $7,500.
Nice case. Has worked well for the three years we have had it. No rips, tears etc. Zippers still work great. Would buy again if we ever needed another one.
My laptop keyboard (Dell Inspiron B120) lost a couple keys, and repairs no longer worked. I purchased a replacement keyboard through Amazon, found installation instructions (I believe from 'ehow'), and in a short period of time had a brand-new keyboard for my laptop. Pulling the top cover off to get to the keyboard screws was a little scary - I didn't want to break it - but as long as you use a plastic tool in the slot to the right as desribed in the replacement instructions, it pops up, then you just pull it along to release the little snaps. When reinserting the top cover after your new keyboard is in place you just start at the left and snap it down as you move to the right.Very cost-effective solution to missing/broken keys.
I own several PC's (ugh) and several Macs. This Titanium Book is the ultimate. If you are familiar with Apple's superior OS, and Industrial Designs, you are still in for a delight!Even my diehard WinTel friends drool! They just hafto touch it, and use it, if they're lucky.You want it, you deserve it. Don't feel guilty, it'll pay for itself!Pete
I bought this a little over a month ago, along with the finger-mouse, and discovered that this particular mouse isn't all that functional. I tried working on configuring it, but nothing got it to work all the way. The trackball kept popping out of place so that it couldn't be sensed when it moved, the left mouse button didn't work, and neither did the loop-finger button. Overall, I'd vote this as a waste of 20 bucks.
No toxic plastic. Stays warm all day, can even unplug and warm-up another great cup of coffee. The taste is way better than the typical plastic coffee maker.
It's a mousepad, and so you have to understand that certain expectations of aesthetic pleasingness will be left at the door. It is also a sub-five dollar mousepad. And so a certain quality is also left outside, beyond the wooden portal.That being said, I still do not like this mousepad. It has near to no weight behind it (making it liable to shifts in position with even a small gust of wind from a nearby fan), the texture is unpleasantly rough and cheap feeling, and the red color is not even close to vibrant as I had hoped but rather is dull and depressing. It has the feeling of a wet suit that has been left out in the sun for several days.I spend a large amount of time with my mousepad, and I will be purchasing one of this particular variety's more expensive cousins to replace it.
Another winner from the Sharp company. The picture really is amazing and the remote control is very easy to use. I put the unit in the Kitchen and now find myself watching more television standing up than sitting in my living room BECASUE THE PICTURE IS THAT GOOD. I am going to purchase another one and put in my garage/work area. The price is well worth it. I am thinking of getting a larger screen size to replace my main t.v...I think Sharp is a winner and so will you if you decide to buy this unit.
This was a present to my brother, shipping was slow, but his satisfaction was very high, thank You
I picked up the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 1:1 macro lens while the Tamron $50 rebate is still in effect (good through the end of year). I am pretty much limited to lenses that are $500 or less, and have a Nikon D5000, so I was interested in a lens with a focusing motor. This lens, after rebate, was just over $400. One of the things that I wanted was to use the lens for indoor photos of school plays and the like, so I wanted it to be as bright as possible. I don't currently have a macro lens, so that was a plus -- although I am not really into macro photography, and have theKenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set for the Nikon AF Mount.that have met what little need I have for such things so far.I am very favorably impressed with many aspects of this lens. It is sharper and brighter than theNikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameraswhich was also in my price-range. It is just about as sharp as a lens can possibly be. Its color rendition, contrast, and bokeh are very pleasing. The motor is not silent, but close enough for me. The speed of focus is adequate for my purposes -- I don't do sports shooting and the like. Truth to tell, I don't have the chops for anything that won't sit still for me to figure out what I need to do.Two aspects of the lens were disappointing, however. First, there is a lot more chromatic aberration (CA) than I was expecting, especially given SlrGear's assessment of CA on this lens. I use the auto-lateral CA removal with Capture NX2 and I never see any CA after that on any other lens I own -- even those that are known for their tendencies in this direction (my other lenses include the Tokina 12-24 f/4 DX II and theNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras). This lens, however, showed very obvious CA, especially wide open, even after removing lateral CA. The good news is that I am able to fully remove the CA using Capture NX2's axial CA removal slider. I just wasn't expecting to have to.Second, the clearance distance between the subject and the lens at 1:1 is stunningly short. Because the lens is recessed into its housing, at 1:1 the front of the lens housing is not much more than one inch from the focal point. I was expecting much better working distances from a 90mm lens. Macro isn't that important to me, so this isn't that big a deal. But, if I were actually caught up in macro (which I imagine the target market is) this lens would make me uncomfortable for that use. And it would not be possible to add one of the Kenko extenders to increase the magnification of this lens.Overall, I am quite happy so far with this lens. It is a very good bargain. But it is not an unalloyed blessing.
This is a clever product that will be much improved in subsequent generations. Perhaps dolby digital output, and a larger drive for the money would be something for them to focus on. Presently, the hardware works very well. From time to time, it sticks on operations for a few seconds, but other than that it is very smooth and efficient, and it provides a television convenience that I really appreciate.On the other hand, the company is not very interested in correcting problems. I have several channels that are mixed up. I have called them many times to get them to fix the problem, yet they are still mixed up. When I call them, the people who answer the phone have no ability to help. They have to transfer me somewhere else. The average hold time on the transfer is between 10 minutes and never. You would not believe how long I have sat on hold.From what I understand, Replay doen not cherge for their programming and you get more storage for the money. I feel kind of stupid for having spent more money and ended up with mixed up programming and a company that seems to have no interest in getting it right.I am returning mine, and thinking of short-selling Tivo stock. A company that acts this way is unlikely to be around for a long time.Thanks for listening, I hope it helps.
This product worked very well up until I did not follow it's instructions. I started using it to recharge my laptop (65W) after my wall adapter broke (most laptops have a built in current converter box on their wall cable). After doing this a couple times, and the converter heating up a ton, the little fuse broke. So I replaced the fuse and it worked beautifully again.Pros:1. Fuse - means that if you misuse the product (exceed it's rated 50W), you can get a new fuse and it will work again2. high quality product (though that means it's heavy)Cons:1. Unit is heavy
I love the look of this portfolio. It holds everything I need to write, and I can't wait to see how the digimemo looks in it.
The purchase process was easy ,the product is as advertized, payment & shipping was easy. the router works great.
This extension cable is working as it should. Pretty heavy duty, and I have it outside in a screened-in area. The data transfer is still fast, as soon as it's plugged in computer detects it. Would buy more, possibly longer though.
Sound quality is better than expected for this price range. Comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time (as I do). The only reason I didn't give these 5 stars is that the phones provide no sound insulation; I can still hear the guy in the next cube talking (but it's not that distracting since he doesn't make sense anyway).
First, the good news:* No question: this is the future. I'm not a TV guy (watch maybe 4 hours/month), yet already I've found myself skipping through commercials, creating a Telletubbies theme for my daughter, and discovering (good) shows that I'd have missd otherwise.* The company is clearly committed to its customers. I've had to call customer support; the folks were friendly and helpful. The set-up and user interface are clearly improving, and the program guide is easy to use.* As always, ...is a great place to buy this-- great price, and super-fast delivery.Now for the rest of the story.* Set-up is simple enough... if you're comfortable with, say, setting up a fax machine.* Usability is very good, but not quite excellent. I frequently find myself trying to remember the difference between "Guide" and "Menu," or "Input" and (or just buy a wireless jack here.)In all, this is a great "version 2" product, where version 3 will be truly excellent. I highly, highly recommend it... but know that the next generation will smooth out those last few rough edges. Live a little and buy it now (really!)... it's fun to be a bit ahead of the curve.
For the price, this unit has good recording and playback quality. I don't really like how the rewind button doesn't pop back up when the tape has fully rewound. While you can still hear the unit is "activated" at this time, luckily there must be some sort of quasi autostop function, since you don't hear the unit trying to continue to rewind (indicating undesirable stress on the unit on top of battery expenditure).There is a warning in the manual not to use high bias tapes. I only buy high bias or metal tapes and so I took the plunge. FYI, with high bias tapes, I haven't really noticed any problems with sound quality on record or playback of live music, dictation, or internal radio transmissions.
I have not had any problems with this picture card, it works as it should.
I bought this for travel, but have used for walking and everything else. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is only one way to charge it, and if you want it to last its max time (about 3.5 hrs.) you must let it charge up for about that long and refrain from doing a lot of clicking and selecting while in play mode. The radio works pretty well, but uses A LOT of energy to use. The sounds are clear and crisp and it is just the cutes thing! It also holds up to like 30 songs and regular files also. I think for the price and all you get you can't beat it with any other MP3 player.
You need a good receiver: I get my news from DemocracyNow.org daily, and listen as well to all classical radio on the internet and was at first disgusted with the 10 foot range of the signal transmitted my Rocket FM USB powered FM transmitter (Rocket FM plugs into a computer's USB port and converts my humble iBook into a mini FM radio station so we can listen to internet audio on any FM radio). In addition, there would be signal interference when we just walked around the room. To the rescue: a Henry Kloss AM/FM table radio by Tivoli Audio. It makes my housemates' Phillips boombox sound like a cheap violin. Not only that, but I put the Model One in the bedroom a full 36+ feet (passing through three double wood-joist drywalls) and the sound is still great (no, I am no audiophile, but...). Add 18 ft. and another double wall and slight static appears.
Okay, bear with me as I unpack the product - first, two sets of RCA cables for stereo audio and composite video, the receiver, the transmitter, a tiny instruction manual, and ... a power supply? No. Just one cable that plugs into the DC input of one of the two units with two exposed wires on the other end that I can, well... solder to a 12V power supply I have lying around somewhere?!It may not be apparent from the product description, but this unit does not come with its own power supply! It's up to you to provide 12V to each of the two boxes. How many Ampere? How would I know! The instruction manual just says to hook up "any 10-15V power supply".Well, if you have a couple of general-purpose power supplies in your garage, you can try the product itself. And you'll regret that. The sound quality is a joke, you'll essentially just hear static. I tried putting the two units next to each other with the antennas effectively touching each other, and it was still just noise with a bit of sound. At some point - after choosing the right channel, and when aligning the antennas with the moon, you will hear something, but the quality is still horrific, with a tiny frequency range that makes it sound like you're transmitting the music through a phone connection.Most of the wireless devices in the area where I tired it ran at a different band, so I can't blame interference. It seems like the device is just bad, plain and simple. There's nothing good I could say about the little details on the side either: There are no LEDs or anything, so you can't tell whether the sender is turned off or if it just sucks. The units themselves are relatively small, if a bit ugly.All in all, the power supply situation alone is beyond belief. This unit is supposed to be used inside buildings, where you typically don't have exposed 12V cables that you can hook your gadgets to. I could understand it if this unit was designed to be used in a car, but anything that sees its primary application inside buildings needs to come with proper 110V power supplies. But even if it did, the quality is absolutely unacceptable and makes it impossible to recommend this product.
This is my second Toshiba LCD TV, and I bought this one based on my great results from the first one. I haven't been disappointed one bit! The picture clarity, the DVD player, the set's design, the sound . . . everything's been outstanding.
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.
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 love my new coffee maker. I bought it for work and everybody loves it. Coffee is not bitter at all and stays hot during the work shift. I use the same filters I used for the drip maker. Only thing I don't like was grounds on the last cup. But it's a minor problem as I use it everyday.
We've had absolutely no problems with this unit, and as an added bonus, the Bluetooth connection is almost flawless--better than any bluetooth we've tried, and we've tried many.
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.
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 was looking for a way to connect my iPod with my home stereo. This is fantastic. It works just as promised and with an available RCA input on the tuner, I have an easily attached cord to connect the iPod and play music throughout our home. If you don't have an open RCA input you can easily get a "piggy-back" adapter from RadioShack so two devices can use the same RCA input. I highly recommend this item.
I purchased this in Jan 2009. I wanted a GPS, and spent a lot of time looking around before I got this one. From what I saw and rad, almost none of them are perfect - each of the brands have their strong points.I got this one because:- it was in my price range - on special- it had text-to-speech (it reads the street names, meaning that your attention, when driving, can be on the road instead of peering at the unit)- it connected to my computer via USBOther things that make me smile:- ability to download POI's from Google maps- MP3 player- bluetooth hands-free- estimated arrival time (showing me how late I'm gonna be)Some things that make me groan:- sometimes slow to find a satellite (but from what I hear this is a common gripe)- it sometimes shows me different routes there and back - either they're almost the same distance, or it's having a bet each way. Most times though the return route is simplest..- finding a tidy simple way to arrange the cables in the car- finding a different voice- I haven't found a way to update a POI with a new location - sometimes the POI I have loaded is a bit off, and all I want to do is update it with the right spot, not delete it and reload it..Yes, it's only 3.5 inch. But that's fine - I haven't felt like I needed the extra screen.All-in-all, for it's price ($175) it's delivering exactly what I want, and I'm not sure that if I had spent an additional $200 I would have received that amount of value.
Alows you to convert over the air signals from a regular antenna to your high definition TV via an HDMI port. It converts the regular signals to 1080i max resolution show they look better on your big screen HD TV. It woked like a charm to bring in over the air (OTA) broadcasts to my HD TV.
I live in a major Metropolitan city and I am sooo glad that I can get &quot;Authentic Epson&quot; product thru Amazon(instead of Epson &quot;high-priced&quot; web site!) Because all the stores that I go to never seem to carry T009 cartridges. I have tried all those &quot;cheaper&quot; ink cartridges but if you want trouble-free printing, you have to stay with the &quot;Real Thing&quot;! Thanks Again Amazon-you guys are AWESOME!!!
I purchased these headphones last summer. After a month of normal use the headstrap fatigued and broke. I replaced them thinking they were simply a defective pair. Not so. The second pair broke in the same place in the same fashion.The reviews of these headphones frequently include comments on how uncomfortable they are. I find them equally as uncomfortable. They make your ears ache after only 30 minutes of use. This is because they are really designed for a childs head. The pressure they exert on your ears is due to the headstrap being both inelastic, and too small for an adult head. This is almost certainly the reason they break as well.I am not the only consumer who has had these problems with the comfort and poor quality. Evidently the headstrap is a common point of breakage.RCA says my breakage is a consumer related issue and does not claim any responsibilty for the design or manufacture of their product. If that is how they want to address this poorly designed pair of headphones, then I find it highly unlikely I will ever purchase another RCA product, and urge others to think VERY carefully before buying these headphones.If you have had similar problems with these headphones I strongly urge you to call RCA and voice your opinion to their consumer relations department. RCA needs to know these are a seriously flawed product.
This monitor is wonderful for gaming and i can only restate what others have said about how well it works. Simple to use, plenty of hook up options, easy to set personal preferences. The first one i received had two dead pixels, a red and green dot--i told amazon and in about a week i received the replacement, and they, amazon, paid for the return postage on the damaged one. No questions, no hassels. And you can't beat the price!
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 have been running the PVR-250 under Red Hat Linux for a while now, and using the Open Source MythTV application I have been able to record television shows, scheduling and watching them while at home, or on the road via MythTV's web interfaces.The quality is quite amazing for the price, there are occasional minor artifacts in the resulting movies, but they are minor and hardly noticable when recording at the highest quality.I have not used this card in Windows, but I would assume the quality is just as good under that operating system. I recommend this card to anyone who is interested in building their own PVR (Personal Video Recorder) system under Linux.
Though it may take a while to charge it up on cloudy days, this little solar charger is great for traveling for your laptop or camera, even MP3 players. I would highly recommend it.
I bought this TV because you could not beat the price for what you get. The picture is incredible. That is where the 2 stars come from. However, I would not have bought this TV if I had known how awful it would be if there was a problem! I have been back and forth with the company about having someone come out to fix it for 4 MONTHS and they are still giving me the run around. By the time they come, the warranty will have expired and I think that is the point!Someone from customer service actually told me that they have no control over the repair service that THEY hire to fix their products! Last time I called they said I should send it (at my expense and I live on the east coast) to California so they can fix it. Sure.If you still want to buy the TV, get an extended warranty from the store because Westinghouse does not seem to want to honor theirs.
I bought this back in late May of this year using the pick-up from Circuit City option here on Amazon (this works extremely well) because I wanted a relatively inexpensive MP3 CD player. Overall I am happy with it, but the build quality and not-so-good anti-skip are somewhat big drawbacks.First of all, the firmware that comes on the unit stinks. It produces good sound quality but lacks a lot of features. As is common with owners of these units I followed instructions on how to install the version 2.04 firmware for the RioVolt IMP100. With this firmware this unit is quite nice. It has very little delay between tracks and allows for Winamp playlists among other things. The firmware, either original or upgraded, is quite easy to use once you get used to it and works well enough.The display is only 2 lines with a rather stupid-looking dancing figure on the bottom half. But that 2-line space is used very effectively by the firmware.As for sound quality, it is very good. It is a step above my SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 sound card in my computer for both MP3s and regular audio CDs. The equalizer isn't anything to brag about, but it is quite effective for getting the most out of small portable headphones. The earbuds that come with this thing are pretty decent, especially if you add some foam pads to them. But I highly recommend some Sony MDR-829LP earbuds instead, as these will provide far superior sound quality and good bass, especially if you double up on the foam pads with them and adjust the EQ a bit.As for build quality, it stinks. Quite cheaply made and I doubt that I will be able to use this thing for more than a year or two without it falling apart. And the anti-skip function is not very effective if you have the CD player in a pocket in your jacket and are walking at anything but a snail's pace. Otherwise, the anti-skip works fine and should work flawlessly in a car or other place where it is sitting flat.For the money this is quite a nice MP3 CD player especially in the sound quality department. But you get what you pay for in build quality, though. Maybe a little less.
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.
The keyboard is functional and easy to install and use. It works great for my family room computer that is installed to a Samsung 50' Plasma TV. No more clutter and the range is very good. Ergonomically it's great and easy to manuever. One shortcoming: The Num Lock Key defaults to "On" upon logging on or when switching users using Windows Vista. I haven't tried XP or other operating systems. This poses a problem because the numbers are integrated with the righthand letters as they are on laptop keyboards. Hence, when you initially type your password you have to depress the Num Lock key to "OFF" in order to type alpha characters instead of numerical which is the primary function of the keys. Also there is no light indicator to let you know if the Num Lock key is "ON". This is a minor inconvenience and I still like the keyboard "A LOT", but I wanted to share this shortcoming so others can be aware of it before they buy it.So remember if your password isn't working when you try to log on to your computer with this keyboard, check the NUM LOCK key it's "ON" and it's sending numbers instead of alpha characters.
Finally, my remote start for my car is working again. After going to a few auto supply shops with no luck, I decided to give the internet a try. I got the batteries I'd been looking for and now in February my car is nice & warm when I get in.
I purchased these to complete my Polk 5.1 system. these speakers fill the rear stage (satalites) very nicely. I didnt even bother to hook these up in stereo to have a listen, i simply mounted my speakers on the wall and began the tuneing, I used the movie "Avitar" to set up my surround and was blown away ! these RM6751 work flawless and seemless with the rest of the system, crystal clear surround sound effects, Im very pleased. Im Glad i didnt choose another brand, for what these speakers have to do (in my case surround sound effects) they do it very, very well, and for under $85.00 on Amazon for two of them its a great deal. I cant comment on other applications as i havent and wont be using these for anything other than rear satalite speakers.
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.
I work in a creative studio with other people, and as such, it's a madhouse when it comes to music and ambient noise. I NEEDED to get a set of headphones, or go insane. I did a quick search for inexpensive sound blocking headphones and found these. I am very familiar with the Sennheiser name, but always thought they were too expensive to leave at work.Enter the HD201! And what an entry! They weigh almost nothing, adjust even to my melon of a head comfortably, and sound AWESOME! Very tight, very clean, definitely Sennheiser's here! You won't mistake them for $300.00 Sennheisers, but you'll blow the doors off of MANY other brands costing WAY more than $100.00!Try them, you'll love them!
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.
Don't bother shopping any more. Buy this TV, you won't be disappointed. As many others have stated in the reviews, this is a fantastic looking HDTV that doesn't leave you longing for more. The only other TV that compares at close to this price is the JVC -ILA (which is a beautiful looking tv but not for $400 more).My first regret when it came to my door was that I bought too BIG a TV! This thing is HUGE at 56". But i put it in my TV room and fired it up and i'm glad i went with the 56" instead of the 50". I have a viewing distance of about 10 feet and it is perfect. It gives you the 'big screen' sensation without the headache or eyestrain. Coupled with a quality surround system, it is better than being at a theater, no punk kid kicking your seat and no stepping in mystery fluids :)This should automatically come with the OPPO 970 upconverting DVD player because it looks fantastic on this TV. I can't wait to get HD Directv and see that on this tv, should be spectacular.Here are the downsides:Limited viewing angle from above/below the tv. --viewed head on it is bright but up or down a couple of feet at 10 feet away and it appears dimmer. Side to side is no problem at all -almost to 80 degrees to the tv. ie: if you have a room with varied heights of seating you may want to look at a different variety of tv like plasma or LCD.No PIP. The next model up the Samsung line has PIP for an extra $200 or so.SD broadcasts are OK but like all high def tvs show the limits of "regular"tv.The bezel, although thin, is SHINY black and therefore reflects any overhead or ambient light and is a little annoying during dark scenes during a movie or show.- should have been matte black like the 720p model.I've only had the TV for 4 days so I'll write again when i've had more time to evaluate.
Great measuring tool for getting before and after results when you modify your car in your garage. The only problem I have is finding an area to test my car...
Compr&eacute; este cargador y cargu&eacute; 4 pilas Sony.He tomado cerca de 200 fotos con el primer juego de 2 pilasy todav&iacute;a est&aacute;n funcionando.Me parece una excelente adquisici&oacute;n.
Within about ten seconds of inserting these babies in your ears, you wonder how Apple sold a single iPod with the dreadful standard earbuds. Even Apple's attempt at true in-ear headphones (Apple iPod In-Ear Headphones) don't hold a candle to the Etymotics, either in sound quality or fit (they work their way out of your ear canals as fast as you can shove them back in).These Etymotics really are reference-quality headphones, easily on par sound-wise (and price-wise) with my Bose noise-cancelling units. If you can put up with the discomfort of something embedded in your ear canal (not all people can) and the high price, the Etymotics will not disappoint. Just be sure to specify the ER-4P model for best-quality iPod sound. (I haven't tried the less expensive ER6i alternatives. Life is short.)
Just to give you an idea of what I'm usually used to listening, when I'm home I use my trusty Grados for headphones (which are not exactly what I'd like to be wearing around town) and my stereo system is comprised of Pioneer's DVD player (SACD, DVD-Audio capable), which are then fed to NAD's driving Paradigm speakers.I originally purchased these headphones in Japan when I was back home visiting my family, they were not sold here in the states yet. I have been using these headphones for about a year now and I still love them. These have extremely good drivers for a.)the price you're paying for and b.)for its intended use (outdoors on the streets). These are VERY comfortable cans that are light, pretty fashionable(I think), very portable, and did I mention comfortable? Sure Koss's porta-pro's are pretty comfy and sounds good (although you'd look like a dork with them on) but these are so comfortable that you forget you had then on your ears! (and sounds quite good as well)I'd recommend these headphones to anyone, for the price you cannot beat all the great things it has to offer. Excellent lo-fi headphones!!!
Bought this a little over 2 years ago. 2 months after one-year warrantee expired, it crashed and had to be rebuilt from scratch (motherboard and harddrive). Lost 15 items stored on harddrive. Now, it's acting up again, with jerky picture recording to HD and washed-out picture (b/w or color), which ends watching or saving to disc clear, fluid picture.Still plays DVDs OK, but am not wasting more money on another new set of inner workings, and I need the HD recording to work properly for massive VHS archiving program (10% done only).Incomprehensible user's manual refers you from page to page to complete one process, relies on cartoons combined with tektok, arrows pointing every which way.Edit function always poor, clips more sound than picture and is erratic about cutting at exact "frame" you've positioned to begin or end the edit, thus giving jerky visual cut at times and always unwanted sound fadeouts/word loss.Complaints to Panasonic result in the razzberry - caveat emptor - rather than a refund, altho one tech did admit that HD crashing is common. For $50, this might be OK to play with for a year, but not for over $400 and with major archiving work to use it for. Positive reviews should be taken as likely from users who've just set it up; when it works, is a fun toy for technokiddies, but it's just not built to work beyond a year. This complaint echo'd here, at epinions.com, and elsewhere.I'm thru with Panasonic altogether after this one; out around $900 with repairs (insides rebuilding) included and it only feels like they've taken the money and thumbed their corporate nose at me.
I have had my HP Photosmart 945 for about 2 years. It took great photos when it WAS working.Now the lens motor is "frozen." When I try to power it up, I hear whirring & clicking noises. Then the lens moves out a tiny fraction of what it should before it shuts itself off. I also called HP "customer service" to see about repairing the camera (at my own expense). They said that neither repair service nor parts are available for this model. They offered me an "upgrade" to a newer model with fewer megapixels and less features for $200.00 plus. I, like some of the others, will invest my $200.00 plus into another brand with better products & customer service.SHAME ON YOU HEWLETT PACKARD!I expected better customer service & products with a $500.00 investment.
I've always liked Sennheiser's headsets.This one is working great, sound quality is not incredibly amazing but totally fine for the price.The only problem I can find is that they push a little too much on my ears for over the ear headphones. Uncomfortable after extended period of use (and I'm talking over 3 hours.)
I bought this digicam and used it for a while now. I am very happy with the results.Auto mode is very good for shooting pictures even if you dont know anything about photography. Face recognition is good.Touch dial is excellent in still mode as well as Playback mode.Performs well in low light conditions also.
Extremely well done - top to bottom.NOTE for Macintosh Users: Cannot interface via USB. But no worries, a FireWire cable makes the camcorder totally Mac-compatible. Must get a "4-to-6-pin Thin FireWire cable" and use the iLink DV interface on camcorder. After you have this $8 cable, everything is pretty easy. An hour later we were editing video clips in iMovie. (The included USB cable is useless for Macintosh.)
This is an excellent player, plays all formats including avi's and dvix.excellent sound and stereo audio. You cant go wrong with this DVD player.
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!
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)
This is a great little tripod for casual shooting. I doesn't weigh much, and it doesn't take up much space in a bag or jacket pocket.We found it useful for taking pictures while hiking. We placed it on a variety of surfaces, from boulders to logs and found it pretty effective in nearly every situation.On word of warning: it works best with cameras that it supports close to their center of gravity. For cameras with the tripod mount way off to one side, its light weight means it can tip.
I am a proud owner of the Polk Audio PSW505. I just had it for a short time. But it is wonderful for a home surround sound system. I would recommend it to a friend.
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 just purchased a Panasonic Cordless Steam/Dry Iron and love it.It is not to heavy and stays hot, but must put back on base after each use. This is the only thing that is a little inconvient, but I can live with it since I love this iron. I used my cousin's cordless iron and was very inpressed. Since she lives in another country I tried to find one simular and found this Panasonic. Great Iron.
Bought as replacement for one that was dead.Mounted on the wall. connected the wires and everything was back in working condition.
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 !
I rarely write reviews - but when I run into either a great or a bad product I just have to. I ride the train to NYC every day. And - of course - I always end up sitting close to someone who needs to talk on their phone for the whole ride - or who is incapable of turning their ringer on vibrate or who is just noisy.... I started using an iPod mini a while back to zone out and it was better but still not perfect... Then I ran into the ER6i and read a couple of reviews about how good they are in reducing ambient noise... Well - 1 1/2 weeks after I started using them I can confirm they are fantastic. I am using the foam earplugs (I could not get a tight fit with the other ones) and it's fantastic... Place the ER6i's in my ears, hold them for a few seconds while the foam expands - and voila - real quiet... Turn on some soothing music - and there comes the perfect commute.I don't know how I survived without these for the last 8 years....
I absolute love this memory card reader. I use it on a weekly basis to upload pics from a DSLR. I have had no problems with it and I have been using it for about 7 months. No complaints at all!
These speakers are a great improvement over the Onkyo surround speakers that I had previously. As I switch more of my stereo components to Yamaha the sound keeps improving. Although they are of higher cost, you can usually find them at deep discounts somewhere online. I had my best luck at Amazon.
This product was just what we were looking for. It fit the bill and came quickly and in great condition. It was exactly what it was advertised to be and we've been able to use it with very little trouble with set up and preparation. Easy to use and great for taking to meetings at locations outside our office. Great interaction with the seller when we had questions.
I found the camera to be extremely easy to operate, the compact size will be excellent for a purse or coat pocket. The instructions should be carefully read; it's a small, 156-page booklet in 5 languages. The Troubleshooting section (p. 124) has back references to the instructions. The purpose of buying this model was to have a simple, point-and-shoot camera for my wife to use, but have a few fun features for myself. Both of us are very pleased with the choice.
4+ years later I'm still using this keyboard, a lot, every day.The first thing I did when I got it was to paint each keycap with clear nail polishwhy? because I always wear them out, problem solved.Every key still works perfectly, and i smack them mercilessly, all the LEDs workthe keyboard illumination works, the USB cord is still flexible and untangled.the tilt feet, the generous anti-skid pads and the wrist rest all just as functionaltoday as the day I bought it 4 years ago.Great keyboard
This is a very durable, quality product. Battery power is very long lasting. Happy we got one.
Problem was that the component video input (YPP) was non functional. I did not find it possible to contact a real person at technical support and the "phone tree" menu is impenetrable, probably by design. The email input option for requests resulted in an insulting,lame response to the effect "If you connected your tuner to the YPP input, it should work." I would not have requested assistance if it had worked! The component video output from the same tuner works fine with another HDTV I own.
I got my first ER4S set 10 years ago and a second set a couple of years later to ensure that I would not be without some Etymotics. Both sets are fine after all this time and use but I want a 3rd set, but the next will be the ER-4P!IMO, the single best thing about the ER4S is their durability. I've literally owned dozens of earphone sets and all but the Etymotics that I continued to use eventually bit the dust. Usually it was a cord discontinuity most likely very near the plug. I've replaced countless cables and plugs, pulling out my soldering iron and rummaging through my collection of parts. Once I got the Etymotics I had put all that behind me. Not once have I had a problem with the ER4S cables or plugs. The only times I have experienced cutout of a channel was when a filter got clogged, which has happened a few times. It's pretty simple to replace a filter, and they give you extra filters and a tool to remove the old filter. I figure I can probably clean the old filters but haven't bothered trying because I have an ample supply of new ones.I bought the Etymotics because I needed some privacy at my new office job. It wasn't just that I wanted my space, I had a lot of thinking to do and needed to block out distracting noise and at times there was far too much of that. I did some research and determined that the Etymotics were a likely good choice. They were highly touted by audiophiles and had a reputation for being very effective in noisy environments. Of course, they still enjoy that reputation. I no longer have that office job and I mostly use the Etymotics in the gym, where their isolation is just as critical as at that office job.When I read the reviews before buying my first ER4S I quickly realized that people who used them with portable devices seemed to always use headphone amps, and I assumed that I too would need one and so I bought an Airhead "Headphone Amplifier and Audio Image Processor" at the same time. However, to my amazement and delight I found that I got adequate volume from my portable devices without having to use it. I did use the amp when listening to audio files at my computer, at least sometimes, but have ever since just set aside the Airhead. I have used the ER4S phones without an amplifier with satisfactory results with a Sony WM-FX465 cassette/TV/FM/AM portable, iRiver SlimX IMP-350 portables, iRiver H120 and H140 portables and Sansa Sandisk M250 MP3/FM portables (2 different firmware/chipset models).My hearing isn't the best, and I won't get into subtle discussions concerning performance in various frequency ranges. However, I recently acquired a set of Sennheiser CX300B earbud headphones and determined that the Etymotics sound far superior. I also don't expect that the Sennheisers are very durable. Also, they came with only one set of buds that fit my ears. The Etymotics came with several sets of both types of buds (the white plastic, which I always use and the foam). I bought extra white plastic tips, but have only had to replace a couple (they got a bit loose over time and would remain in my ear after pulling out the drivers).It is true that the sound from brushing the cable goes right to your ears and it's a major annoyance. I rarely notice that now, having developed strategies to avoid brushing the cables. I'll take the durability over other considerations!Lately, I use the ER4S with small Sandisk MP3 players, the M250's. There are 4 different types of M250's and 2 of mine aren't as loud as the 3rd at maximum volume and I've had problems achieving satisfactory listening levels with them at times when using the ER4S's so I anticipate getting the more efficient ER-4P for my 3rd set of Etymotics at some point. I've been reading reviews and considered getting another brand, but I think I'd probably regret that and plan to stick with Etymotic. Fortunately, the price has come down from the $269 + shipping I paid for my last set!
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!
The product purchased for me is considered value ofr money and thi sis due to recommendation made by Amazon.
I tried a refill kit and it was a disaster. Got lots of striping and white space. Original Canon toner cartridge works perfect.
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.
I had a 100MB Zip Drive that just last with me one year. When I need it most it stop working. Now I have a lot of important data in my Zip disk and I do not have a Zip Drive. Maybe what happen to me it is rarely, but I'll tell you, I have never seen a drive that stop working like this before. Not even the old 5 1/4.
I purchased this CD player after my previous Sony Discman player (which I'd had for five or six years) finally gave up the ghost. I returned to the brand be cause my old player had served me so faithfully. I was pleased to find that this model has great sound quality and the same basic features my old player had, making it very easy to use. It also has GREAT battery life! Listening to between one and four CDs per day with this player, one set of batteries lasts me about a month! Much better than my old player! I was also pleased to find that this model will play slightly scratched CDs that my old player wouldn't, so it was a relief to know that I won't have to go out and buy new copies of those particular discs.There are a few drawbacks to this model, however. First and foremost, the &quot;street style&quot; headphones are torture devices - very uncomfortable. I bought myself a separate pair of &quot;normal&quot; Sony headphones to use with this player instead. Secondly, twice since I've had this player (I bought it shortly after Christmas of 2003) it has stopped in the middle of a CD for no apparent reason. This worries me a little, but except for these two instances the playback has always feen fine. Another reviewer mentioned problems playing CD-R and CD-RW discs - I myself have not yet tried this out with this model, so I can't vouch for whether it's a problem with the model as a whole, that reviewer's particular player, or something wrong with the CD itself. On the whole, though, if you're looking for an affordable, simple portable CD player with basic features, this is probably a good choice for you.
We use this in our Canon W6400 poster printer and it works just fine. It isn't the highest-quality paper, but we don't need glossy or coated paper most of the time. Most of our prints either get laminated or framed, at which point you really can't tell the difference between this stuff and coated paper.Great price, quick shipping... I bought a few rolls while the getting is good.
The cable could (and should) be about 2 feet longer. It's too short and it's difficult to connect to a ground electrical outlet and still be able to place the Ipod in your night-table. Apart from that, it does the job well.
These sound great and really isolate your listening from outside sounds. I use them mowing and weed whacking. They are a must in the car to minimize road and wind noise. The detail is just the way I like it. Great detail with no booming bass. If you like buzzy booming bass, stay away. If you want to hear the music, these are for you.
I was greatful to be able to take the latest generation of SD card with me on a trip to Japan. The DanDisk Extreme III was not availbale in store in our area. Have been very pleased with SanDisk products and was confident they would deliver with this new SD card.
Good price, and works just as planned, the only thing I would improve would be that when there is nothing in the adapter it tends to be flimsy
When I connected the TV to the electric outlet it began to throw large amounts of white smoke with a toxic smell. This is very disappointing as this TV set apparently was high rated.I buy a lot from amazon and never experienced any problems before.Now I'm waiting for amazon response in order to return this item and have a refund.The TV set looks very nice aesthetically, however, this in not very relevant if it doesn't work.Next time I would stick with the traditional brands.Leave TOSHIBA for the laptops.
I ordered this dock from Carrot Idea in July. They took the money off my debit card and never sent me the dock. It is still showing "in process" on their website and it is November. I have emailed customer service numerous times with no response. I reported them to the BBB. There is no phone number to contact them either
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 have gone through 2 of these suction mounts and need to find an alternative to mounting my Nuvi 350. I live in Ohio where it's sunny about a dozen days a year and the cheap rubber that the suction is made of melts to the windshield. Forget trying to move device to other car with suction mount. You have to literally rip the suction off the windshield. Then it's completely useless. Worked great, until I wanted to use it somewhere else. You might as well glue it to your windshield, or not use the suction mount when temp is over 60 degrees.
There is nothing better than percolator coffee! Just got it today and made the first pot as soon as it arrived. Oh how I missed the smooth bold flavor of percolated coffee....... Purchased a &#34;used&#34; maker from Amazon and it arrived brand new, unopened, tape still in tact. Couldn't be happier!
Purchased this unit for the 1920x1200 resolution, the DVI and sound inputs, and the 4 ports. Unit exceeded my expectations.This unit is tiny! Less than 11 inches wide and 4 inches deep. It's about the size of a desktop 3 hole punch or a household spray can. The KVM cables and power plug into the back and the console plugs into the front. The unit is sturdy though. Case is metal and not plastic -- unlike some lower price KVMs. You can stack stuff on top of it.I connected it to a computer running Windows Vista and a computer running Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Everything worked flawlessly. All computers running at 1920x1200 @ 60hz. Switching from computer to computer takes about 2 seconds. Switching time might be less with smaller screens. Ports are hot-pluggable so you can move connections from one port to another without causing issues. The unit beeps when switching ports.Unit has an autoscan feature that cycles through all active computers. Autoscan displays each port for 5 seconds then moves to the next port.Oh, it comes with HOTKEYS! Instead of having to reach for the KVM switch, you tap the SCRL-LOCK key twice, press the number of the computer you want to switch to, then press ENTER. KVM switches and your hands haven't left the keyboard. (For us Linux people who type a LOT, that is a time-saver). There are other hotkey combos too.Finally, the unit has a 2 port USB hub built into the rear of it. You can plug in things like USB printers, webcams, and other things then share those among all computers too. How well that works, I don't know. Probably depends on what software you are using.Am very, very happy with the IOGear unit. Would recommend to friends, family, and co-workers.Some notes:1) Manual says max resolution is 1600x1200. Website says 1920x1200. Amazon says 1920x1200. Manual is outdated.2) When installing the KVM, you should power up KVM then power up your computers. I did it backwards and couldn't get 1920x1200. Also, some computers might have to be rebooted when plugging in the KVM port. Depends on hardware, video card, and operating system.3) When you start your computers after connecting to the KVM, they might show up with a lower than normal display resolution. Again, varies depend on hardware, video card, monitor, and operating system. Just adjust your settings.I'm so happy to have a KVM with sound. This is awesome!
i bought this cable as i had wanted to connect my old laptop to my new one for file transfers. after finding this usb to usb cable, i was pleased at the price and speed of shipping, however upon its arrival, there was a sticker on it stating it was expressly NOT for use connecting two computers together.this is fine, however that would have been helpful information to have had on the product page before purchase.consider this a fair warning!
I read some positive and some negative reviews of this product but the DLO PowerBug works great for me. A charging cable is what I really needed and I was spooked by reviews of other low cost second generation charging solutions that stated the cables were incorrectly wired. I have used other DLO products created for various iPods I have owned and never been disappointed so that is why I ignored the negative reviews I saw on the PowerBug and ordered it. It works great charging and synching a 2nd generation shuffle my wife found in the park. The fit of the cable into the shuffle is a little tight but it works fine. I moved all of my workout mixes to the device and use it in the gym.
Was glad to find that amazon had cartridges for my Brother Laser Jet. Cartridge works great and was much cheaper than Staples.
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.
This item is great. We hung our tv on the wall and put the components in our closet. It does have a little lag time but nothing major. I would recommend this to friends.
I purchased two of these headsets for my children who are 6 and under. We have used them all season during summer travel and I've had no complaints, and two happy backseat movie watchers since we started using them. We paired them with a Philips dual screen 9" dvd player for the backseat of our vehicle and found them to be very good quality. They have been comfortable enough for my kids to use for the better part of an 8 hour car trip for example, and have enough cord length that they are not a bother during use. My oldest also uses them with a Leapster 2 hand held game system. They have gotten a lot of use so far, and I see them getting much more in the future.
I'm on my second one. Have the same problem with the scroll wheel, works initially then quits. Removing and reinstalling batteries fixs it, but you have to do this everytime you reboot. About to feed it to the cat!
These cans sound good - For the price they sound great.They are extremely comfortable, you have my word on that.I use them strictly for home listening, and that is what I wouldreccomend them for. Just like most circumaural headphones thesewould look goofy if you wore them jogging or whatever.Recap-Sound Fine, Comfortable, Home/Computer listening for best results.
This product is a perfect addition for any SLR lovers who want to protect their lenses from dust particles, fingerprints, etc.
It felt as if she was singing directly to my ear specificaly just for me. These headphones are great. I listened to a few songs and they dont disappoint. I heard headphones as such need a break in period so they are gonna sound even better which is just fantastic. Things that could optimize your experience would be to make sure the songs you have in file form run above 320kbps. Because even 2,000 dollar headphones will sound like crap if your songs run at 24kbps. Still these headphones sound great and the songs ive listened to are running at 128kbps which surprised me. Remember that was just a suggestion to better the sound of your song on behalf of your music player not the headphones. These headphones for the price and sound quality are definitely a steal and a must have. Dont let this opportunity pass you by. I may never buy a diferrent pair of headphones again
Okay. This lens is certainly not the sexiest lens out there. The design is rather old. And the build quality seems a little chintzy and almost toy-like. Image stabilization? Forget it! But that is where the negatives of this lens end. The positives certainly outweigh the negatives by a WIDE margin. For instance, resolution is GREAT. In fact, it is practically on a par with the excellent 50mm f/1.4 (which does not have the best focal length for a cropped sensor DSLR). We are talking about the kind of sharpness here that even an L-series zoom would be hard-pressed to match. And needless to say, a consumer-grade zoom will not even come close. In fact, the optical performance of even the 35mm f/1.4L is little to no better (and even worse in some areas). See for yourself on photozone.de. This lens is also a great performer in terms of contrast and color saturation - two areas where zooms tend to fall short. And let's not forget that this lens is a whole stop faster than even a good L-series zoom (and about TWO stops faster than a typical consumer zoom). Perhaps best of all? You can pick it up for a song - little more than the crappy kit zoom.So if you want a good standard-view lens for a cropped sensor DSLR, want excellent optical performance, but don't have much cash to spend, it just doesn't get much better than this. This lens just might also make you a little less bitter about the fact that the crop factor makes the 50mm f/1.4 less useful than you would like. It really IS that good.
When I bought this mic, it was to replace the first one that I bought from amazon that did not put out enough volume. Then when I plugged this one in which cost $75.00 more than the first, it did'nt seem to work any better. What's the deal I thought. Finally found out what was wrong with the both of them. The end of the cable. I switched from a 1/4" male to a XLR Male. What a deal. Both of them work fabulous. What a difference in sound. Who would have known. Make sure if you want volume and clarity, get the right cable the first time. NO 1/4" male ends.
Excellent picture but a little complicated to initially set up.Major drawback is that this TV is so new that there are no Brighthouse cable box remote control codes. So I have to fumble with two remotes. Cable box controller will not adjust the volume or turn the TV on/off.
Cable with the same connectors is $35.00 at radio shack. can't go wrong at this price I am finally able to download my old mini dv tapes.
The Olympus Stylus 750 7.1MP Digital Camera is a very nice and compact camera with a clear and big review screen. The camera feels good in your hands and the results are sharp and if your pictures are 'moved' you must have shaked the camera very well because the stabilizer is amazing! You will be pleased with this camera if you were looking for a camera around $150. The 5x zoom is not so much but that is a personal choice.
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.
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.
I bought these for dual purposes; to improve audibility in my home theater setup, and to allow me to listen to music through that setup without being frustrated by the typical home theater's audio quality. These are superb for both uses. They give an open, clear, balanced sound no matter where you sit. They give excellent audio detail. You hear things in the music you did not know were there. They have a 'precise' sound. My main speakers are Mirage OM-9's, they were 3K and the top of their line when I got them. These speakers with my home theater subwoofer are quite close and I don't lose much except a bit of base tightness when I move from one system to another. If you're looking for clean, detailed, precise sound, I recommend these very highly.
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.
Poor voice quality. You have to go more expensive for good digital voice quality. The 1717 model was better. If you want a good digital inexpensive one, find the 1717 model.
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.
I love this filter on my 85 1.2 lens.It protect my baby lens well and it's crystal clear!!!
Other USB floppies I have used, such as the Lacie require drivers to be installed. This is the only one I have found that does not require any! And it really is a 4X drive; if you hate waiting for floppies you wont be disappointed with this one.
Well, let's see... It looks exactly like the picture and it works! It wasn't past the expiration date which I have found is common when purchasing batteries online.
Excellent sleak, lots of features.....fantastic price. LCD screen is slightly smalller than the newer model (630), but you'll never miss it. Easy to use and has lots of settings. I recommend highly.
I was surprised how much sound I was missing. I hooked up the sub first to my sub output from my Denon 2310 receiver and I thought that was real good. But I decided to try it as Polk suggested in their instructions and that made a much bigger impact on the quality. I am very impressed with the quality of the sound. I tested three movies out with the sub: True Lies (bathroom gunfight scene); Transformers (battle in the streets for the cube); and Pirates of the Carribean - World's End (final battle). The explosions and hits were definitely more vibrant and rick. I also tried a wide range of music (from Wagner to the B52s) and it all sounded better. I opted for the 12" though I intially was going to get the 10". But the price dropped significantly on the 12" and I decided to go with it.
item is lightweight so if dropped, may be a problem. reception is excellent for when i walk. belt clip is a little difficult to use but overall a good value
This is such an awesome product ! I read reviews about it and was expecting to be the victim of lowered expectations, and 'ho hum' - another shiny black personal electronic product delivering marginal performance, having been hyped by endless drek from paid 'geek' reviewers and their lot.OMG !This is some of the best money I have spent in a long while, this lil baby is just loaded with great options, fabulous design, and wonderful sound !Now, it is small, and the bass isn't it's best point, but it really rocks for the kitchen counter, the workdesk, on the go, picnic, whatever. The sound is warm, it is portable, has a pass through, the radio is excellent. In short, a cool lil, super well designed product.I might have to buy another and send to me mum ! LOL;)Kit Latham aka Tarky7
this monitor is awsome,its the best one i could find and for the price you cant beat it,and beleive me ive been looking for monthes.the picture is outstanding and it has a 5 port usb hub built in to boot.I would highly recommend this over any other 19 inch flat screen monitor!!!!
I have had this product for about a month. Almost all of the TV watching that I do is for time-shifting purposes. This is *so* much easier than using a VCR-- programs are there in full quality, and no searching around the tapes for a program. Hard drive can store up to 17 hours in full quality (no perceptible difference between live, even for basketball game, in my opinion).I have had no quality problems. I have used both VCR plus and manual entering of times (I do the latter mostly because the networks tend to run over with scenes from next week's episode, etc.).I have not encountered a problem with broadcast flag (copy protection), but the networks have the capability to send a signal in the future that restricts your ability to tape a show. So far, nothing has been blocked from me. I recorded a movie off one of the movie channels, edited out the commercials, and burned a DVD-R.My relatives have a TiVo and they love it. This costs about as much as a TiVo with lifetime subscription. But it has less of a cutesy interface and has many more features, especially capability to burn DVD-Rs. And you don't have to subject yourself to TiVo advertising which seems to be creeping in to their service, nor do you need a phone line hooked to it (no usage information beamed back to the mother ship). Download the manual and see for yourself.This is one of those products that makes you never want to go back to what you were previously using (VCR in this case).
400 disc capacity for $300 ! great value ... upconvert to hd.The only real negative thing is the loading/changing of discs..be ready to wait 30+ secs for that, also if you enter disc info into the unit, you'll lose it (power failure or unplugged).but hey, $300 for all, makes this quit the deal.
nice little camera. I bought for my son and he loves it. only wish it had power besides batteries.
This is my second Speck case, as I loved my first one. I dropped my 15 inch mac book pro and that case broke (better than my mac book). Anyway, the peripheral slots on the left side are perfect, but not on the right side. Since I don't use the peripheral slots on the right, it's not a big deal, but if I do need to use them, I'd have to take the case off. I purchased it for $20.00, so I'm ok with it, but if/when I do use the peripherals on the right side, I won't be happy. I'm very happy with the red color...my last one was green and I liked that as well.
Cartridge came in new package, but seal had been removed at some point. After two dozen or so sheets printed it has started smearing all down the page. Will probably have to buy another soon if it continues.
Tifeen one is good for protection but buy hoya or b/w if you have $$ and want top 1 picture quality.
I picked this up today at BestBuy ($99) along with the Sansa e200R player ($99). Out of the box I was able to setup and play music in less than 10 minutes. The sound quality of this little gem is wonderful. I was looking for something that was not iPod and this is the solution. The sound is clear and loud enough to fill a room. There is adequate bass and fidelity to capture the Lord of the Rings soundtrack that I was playing. I could hear all the wonderful dynamics without distortion at the highest volume. I have not tested this with rock or anything really heavy but you can adjust the built in EQ and that does make noticeable changes in the sound quality. The documentation says that it will play 20 hours on a single set of batteries but I've not tested it. The unit also comes with a soft ( and sort of odd) carrying case that fits the speakers, an extra set of batteries, the player and the AC adapter. All of this weights about 2.2 Lbs and is about the size of a shaving or makeup kit making it easy to carry about or stuff in a backpack. The design is nicely made though the cradle as it comes out feels a little weak but otherwise adequate. It has an attractive matte and glossy black exterior. However if you do happen to have an iPod or want better speakers and don't mind using an adapter consider the JBL OnStage or Radial Micro speakers. They sounded really nice. These for the price and performance I think this is the best of both worlds.
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 !
This unit produces a nice flow of air to the base of my laptop. It plugs into the USB slot of my laptop, and it turns on or off corresponding to my laptop on/off.
Before purchasing I had searched several department and discount stores for the best price. Then there you were perfect price and perfect quality for my precious granddaughter.She hasn't had any problems and we don't anticipate any . Apple is a great product that speaks for itself just as you speak for Amazon for your pricing and selections of products . Thanks so much
Great product. All of the Jewel cases (double slim line) came in excellent condiion. You are one of the only vendors that still carry this product. Great service and followthrough. You got me for life. Very professional. Thank you.
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've had the Linksys for about 14 months for the home office network (cable modem, two computers). Over that time I've had a few performance problems. But I always assumed it was our service provider. Half the time when I'd call, they claimed there was nothing wrong on their end (I never believed them). Recently problems began increasing rapidly. I started looking at the Linksys and it turns out that it was going bad...fast. A web chat with Linksys tech support took 21 minutes with no reply to my questions beyond a 'Hello, how can I help you'. So now I have a D-link and everything is humming along just fine. If you're having intermittant connection problems, don't forget to test the router, especially if it's a Linksys!
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 Audio-Technica AT-PL120S Professional Direct Drive Turntable with Recording Software was very simple to set up and works good.delivery was good and unit was in perfect condition.The instructions for setting up the unit was easy to follow.My wife and I are happy with this Turntable.when it gets done playing a record, the arm will not retract automatically. You have to manually pick the arm up and put it back.If you forget to do this, it will keep turning with the needle on the record.I personally do not mind lifting it manually.other than that, the turntable is good. It was a good purchase.
Watch out this seller!!I ordered a brand new cartridge. But I received the refurbished cartridge with [R] letter next to s/n.I paid over $80 including tax to buy a refurbished cartridge that is usually $25.Unlucky!
I love this product. It does a lot more than I wanted but now I can't live without it. The fact that I can answer my cell phone without picking up and see it as a caller ID is fantastic.....The cheapest place around too!!!!!! Good going. I will be looking for another one in the very near future.Thanks
I ordered two 10 foot cables and only received one. Making this very expensive cable, and of course having to get another cable somewere else.
(I reviewed this model's little sibling, the 27" model, but both use the same video engine and are identical in feature and quality. I hope my review can help you somewhat.)Syntax Group is an Asian company that has recently entered the LCD market here stateside. Its first offerings of LCD TVs are already getting positive reviews from users. ExtremeTech (a PC Mag offshoot) recently reviewed the 30-inch LCD TV and gave it an 8 out of 10. I also found other positive independent online reviews, so I decided to give this new brand a try, and got the 27-inch model after landing a new job.Wow! I was very impressed with the image quality of this LCD TV. I had seen "low-cost" LCD TVs from Westinghouse (at Best Buy) and Gateway (at one of the now-defunct Gateway Country stores), and they were disappointing in contrast and image quality. The Syntax Olevia, despite its silly name, is definitely the best I've seen for this price class. Of course, if you take a Sharp Aquos or a Panasonic LCD TV side-by-side with the Olevia, the Sharp and Panasonic will be much better, giving you a more vibrant image, but they also cost almost twice as much as the Olevia! If you are absolutely into the best LCD quality, you have to get a Sharp; they are just the best. But if you want value but don't want to sacrifice too much in quality, this is probably the best balance.The Olevia is also generous in terms of video inputs. You also get DVI, something a lot of LCD TVs omit. The VGA port means you can use this as a computer monitor, but I haven't tried that yet. The native scan supports 720p and the internal scaler allows you to view 1080i programs as well. Hooked up to a progress-scan DVD player, the Olevia makes movies a joy to watch.In summary, the Olevia is a great entry-level LCD TV. If 27" is a bit too small for you, go for the 30" model which costs just $400 more. Syntax is also coming out with bigger screens later this year.
For the longest time I was trying to decide between the PSW10 and the PSW505. The PSW505, on sale, was about twice as much as the PSW10 and offered much better specifications, both on paper and in real world testing.What I always debated, though, was if I really needed the oomph of the PSW505 and if I did, would I also be willing to live with the larger size. Like always, I let my frugal side win and opted for the PSW10. Once it arrived, I swapped out my old Logitech Z2300 subwoofer (which, in all honesty, wasn't that bad to begin with) and began to listen.Instantly, I was disappointed. The port noise under 40hz was absolutely terrible at medium to high volumes. I always thought that since the frequency range cut off fairly high, port noise wouldn't be a problem, but boy, was I wrong. Anytime whatever was playing dipped under 40hz, I was met with farting, burping, and fluffing air sounds that instantly put me off. I never had that issue with the Z2300; they just didn't play at all.So, disappointed, I ordered the PSW505. When it arrived, I was surprised that the size difference was minimal. Sure, it was bigger than the PSW10, but only an inch or two (see related pictures). When I turned hooked it up and turned it on, I was instantly amazed. Everything sounded great, and, more importantly, frequencies below 40hz not only played, but there was zero port noise. I haven't tested it lower than 28hz, but that's all I really wanted to play down to, anyway.All in all, I'm glad I decided to go with the PSW505. It may be slightly bigger than the PSW10, but it's much more than slightly better sounding. Hooray for finally getting to hear everything, and maybe even feel a bit of that ultra low range (>28hz), too.Note: The grill did arrive smashed up on the PSW505 due to the bad packaging on Polk's part, but a quick call to them got them to send a replacement free of charge.
Ultra Pro is high quality thick pages and sturdy seams that won't split easily. I use these for organizing my coupons. The 8 pocket pages are great for regular coupons that I clip. The 9 pocket pages have pockets that are too small for most coupons so why not save the money and just the more versatile 8 pocket pages. I use these 2 pocket pages for coupons I print from groupon, living social, etc that are whole page coupons (I simply fold the coupon in half so I can see the upper half that contains the retailer.) Whether you by the 8 pocket pages or these 2 pocket pages, buy the 100 page box. I made the mistake of buying only 20 pages at around $8 or $9 because I wasn't sure how many pages I needed when I first started organizing the coupons. Now I need more and I could have save $ by just buying the box of 100 pages for $23.
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 :-)
I have Windows XP and followed the advice of others to skip the utility and let XP find the driver on the CD provided. Worked perfectly the first time. Very fast throughput. Don't really notice a difference.
still love my VHS player & need these. Since most stores no longer carry these, Amazon is the perfect source
I have a feeling that if A. Rodriguez had to replace his camera after almost 2 months, it probably means that there was something with HIS camera not the actual model. I have this camera and it works perfectly fine and I have no complaints. When the flash loads, it takes at the most 5 seconds to do so (and just when you take the first picture after turning on your camera, not at any other time) and when taking a picture, it takes 2 seconds do so at the regular setting. Just tonight I had a "problem" with this camera and I went to HP's support and troubleshooting at www.hp.com and they, true to their word, replied in an hour and helped solve the "problem" which turned out to not be a problem at all. He told me how to fix it by changing the ISO Speed, White Balance, and EV Compensation and everything was how it was supposed to be. I definently recommend this camera.
great case fit perfect, read reviews before buying, read lots of complaints but I don't seem to have any problem with lint sticking. buttons are easy to push. They dont include a protective screen but I already had some for my camera.
With this gadget, I am able to use my Vivitar 283 flash unit with my new digital Canon and Panasonic cameras. I have several accessories for the 283, too, so it was worthwhile to pay the price of the adapter to have the use of the still-serviceable Vivitar flash system. I agree with another reviewer's comments about lack of technical information on the device.
This trackball was a gift and I enjoyed it very much, exept that you have to clean it often and the (rollers?) don't last very long. Within a year I had to replace the mouse.
I bought this ink cartridge online and was pleased with how rapidly it arrived and how inexpensive the shipping was. Much better deal than buying it at Office Depot/Max/Whathaveyou.FWIW. the printer I use these cartridges with -- HP Deskjet 6980 -- is by far and away the best inkjet printer I've ever used. It's a wireless printer that I use on a mixed Linux-Windows home network. It never chokes.
We use percussion massagers on the soles of the feet, the back, and the legs; and found this one to be not as strong as we like. We will be returning this as it does not do enough of what we want for the money we paid. We will keep looking for something that does a more vigorous job. If we had paid half of what we did. we could keep it, but we will put this money towards one that we like better.
This CD player is awesome!!! It is the cheapest CD player (the "used" ones are actually factory sealed) with an optical out. I only intended to use it to digitally send sonds to my minidisc player, but it has great volume (much more than what you would expect from a portable) and the sound quality and build are top notch. I am so shocked that I got this new CD player for "so little".If you are a minidisc owner, pick this up immediately!
This Lowepro Rezo 50 is the best compared to CaseLogic's DCB-26 and Mountainsmith's Exposure II S. These three cases are all between $11 to $12 each, but the following are the advantages of Rezo 50.1. Its main compartment has the largest opening when the zippers are fully pulled to the end. This is critical for ease of camera removal and storage. The large opening also means the edges of the zipper will not scrape against your camera when you take it out or put it in the case.2. It has two zipper pulls for the main compartment. The other two brands only have one zipper pull. I like two zipper pulls because it gives me flexibility so that I can pull from left to right, or from right to left, or have the two zipper pulls meet half way.I like to attach my camera to the case using the camera's wrist strap; that way when I am taking pictures, my left hand would be holding the case while my right hand is holding the camera. If I get bumped by someone, the camera is much less likely to drop to the ground because the case, held by my left hand, is fastened to the camera. Of course, I try to be very careful when taking pictures, and near-accidents of this kind only happened twice in the last year. If I had not taken this precautionary step, my camera would have suffered major damage.I have a Panasonic Lumix ZS3 camera (4.07 X 2.35 X 1.29 inches), which fits nicely (not too snug, there is still about 0.75 inch of space in width and 0.5 inch in height) in the Lowepro Rezo 50. It will also fit in the CaseLogic, but is a little less convenient because of the smaller case opening and just one zipper pull. The case padding is better in the Lowepro and Mountainsmith. The CaseLogic is adequate and is less bulky than the other two. The Mountainsmith's inside dimensions are a little smaller and its case top is rounded instead of rectangular; this could be a problem if your camera is larger. My ZS3 will fit snugly in this case, but I am concerned about the zipper edges scraping the camera.
For the 3rd and final time I have been let down by Memorex CD-R. I thought that maybe the first time I had purchased a bad batch. The second time I thought maybe I'd done something wrong. This purchase will be my last. They do not play my recordings of Bach, especially Toccata and Fugue in D minor, through to the end. I used to buy the Fuji all purpose with no issues and only switched to Memorex because that is all I could find stocked at the local electronics store. Save yourself headaches and frustration; don't buy these!
Well, I just puchased one of these and I'll tell you even though I'm only 12 it has been very handy in school. With the ability to type notes have a calender and well, the email ability is very helpful. I have small hands and the keyboard is a nice feature since I am not one who could use the digital keyboard on some of the Palm models.(Although if your hands are some-what larger this may not be for you.) This may not be the smallest thing but it could easily slip into a purse or a pocket.(very helpful for me since I have books to carry!) I also was delighted by the touchscreen feature,and the fact that I could make short recorded notes on my way from class to class! Although this may not be the best present for a child much under my age, but it would make a great gift for someone on-the-run or who likes neat tech-no gadgets! ....
THIS IS A MUST HAVE CARD FOR A SERIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER. THE RAPID READ TIME ON THIS CARD IS GREAT FOR CAMERAS WITH " BURST " MODE SHOOTING. IT IS ALSO A CLASS 6 CARD THAT CAPTURES THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN COLOR AND SHARPNESS AND IS GREAT FOR DISTANCE SHOTS WITH TELEPHOTO LENS. ALONG WITH ALL THIS YOU HAVE THE GREAT 8 GIG CAPACITY OF THE CARD WHICH IS AWESOME FOR BURST AND VIDEO MODES. IF YOU NEED A CARD WITH HIGH CAPACITY AND HIGH READ SPEED, THIS IS THE CARD FOR YOU. THE CARD HAS FUNCTIONED PERFECTLY SO FAR AND I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH IT AND VERY HAPPY WITH THE AMAZON PRICE AS WELL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
I don't even have a mack, I got it for my Dell Inspiron 1420. It beautifully fits, and had saved may baby several times. The reason why I bought it is the price (around $10), but I don't regret for a minute.
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.
Worked well for 24 hours and then it became extremely difficult to select anything - you would have to push buttons 9-10 times before the device would recognize the signal. I read all the reviews and thought i would give it a shot for the price. i am going to buy a more expensive IR Repeater system instead. I would not recommend.
I had some bad experiences with SD cards that had good price, especially with I/O errors (lost data) and crawling transfer speeds. I went with Transcend (blue-labeled) SD cards for my 32GB and 8GB SD cards and both worked reliability and keep up with my HD 1080 camcorder recording. Few days with this 16GB, it performed flawlessly after several low level initialization and many large file transfers from laptop to laptop. Performance reading varies from the specification (sometime faster and sometimes slower), but in general as expected and same with my other two Transcend SD cards.
This is a great camera at a great price and free shipping you can't beat it not even at Wal Mart LOL. I have two of these cameras, I just purchesed some filters and extra lens for it and it's better than my SLR most of the time
Product looks and works great and is easy to install and provides effective splash protection for CD/Radio on my pontoon boat.
I has used this printer before in an office I worked in. I wanted a good reconditioned one for my home office. The price was right and the printer looks brand new. Very pleased with purchase.
I received a Nikon Coolpix S8100 as a gift and it came only with a wrist strap. My old Nikon came with a neck strap that I used all the time. I found this one and it is really nice! Comfortable and love the fact that you can disconnect the camera from it for someone else to take a picture and not have to take the strap off your neck. I was not having much luck finding a neck strap for the camera so I was thrilled when I came across this one. Seller was great with super fast shipping and item was just as described. Well worth the money.
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
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS (as hate large reviews)- Very sturdy!- Super lightweight- 39" (99cm) TALLEST- 14" (35cm) SHORTEST- Comes with a useful case- Easy to assemble and viceversa- Black elegant design- Perfect for amateurs- Good value- FAST SHIPPING/DELIVER :)Got it if you're starting, is a good buy for it's price and function. Tho keep in mind the hight 39" (99cm).
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).
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.
never thought this product would be so cool until i went to the far corner of my home and changed the tv channels on my box on the other side of the house. This is kind of over kill but it is still cool. I can now play tricks on people watching tv on the inside of my house while I change the channels from my back yard.
Can't say it doesn't work when other people had sucess with it. But it didn't make my cd player work. Might have something else wrong with it.
I bought this to run ethernet into my daughter's room. The powerline etherernet works flawlessly, I've had it up and running for six months without restart or problem into three other rooms. The wireless module however tends to overheat and drops the network after 24-48 hours of operation, so she has to unplug it every time she is done with the network, and plugs it back in whenever she wants to connect. I am going to upgrade her to another wired powerline ethernet module.
The glue was completely hard and dried up as soon it was opened, and it went immediately into the trash. I definitely do NOT recommend this product.
Here are some of my initial impressions after using the P100 for a week now. These are things that I had read about that I thought might be a concern before I bought the camera, and now that I've actually been able to use it here's what I have found so far:1) Sharpness of photos: very good. There is an option to adjust the default setting to +1 sharpness or -1 sharpness depending on what you like. I chose to increase the sharpness and find this captures all the details, facial features, environment, crisp and clean.2) Size: this is very compact which I like and is very portable. It also feels sturdy, so no complaints. I feel like this is something I can take with me very easily without any hassle.3) Movie mode: this was a key factor in luring me to this model. After shooting some movies, I plugged in the supplied cable to my TV (AV cables) and voila! I was watching my footage on the 34" screen and it looked great. I used the 640x480, 30 frames per second, fine mode (the highest quality setting on the camera) and was very impressed. User tip: the focus needs to be set at a fixed distance such as 0.5m for closeups, all the way to infinity if shooting landscapes. If left on multifocus or centerfocus the camera focus will constantly be adjusting to every movement in the frame causing a very disorienting effect. Caveat: this is not a camcorder and could never include all the functions of a dedicated camcorder. But, for someone like me who only wants to carry one device and keep things at a minimum this is a fantastic gadget. With the 1GB memory stick pro (which you will have to fork over some $$ for), you can shoot about 12 mins at the highest quality setting (so I bought two of them).4) Startup time and lag time: startup time is virtually nil. Press the on button and it's running. Amazing. Lag time will depend on your settings, most importanly, how you set the flash settings. So this will vary from user to user. On the basic 'auto' mode, the lag time from pressing the shutter to the shot being taken in only a couple of seconds. When using the 'red eye reduction' flash mode, it's probably around 4-5 seconds lag.5) Battery duration: aboout 2-2.5 hours depending on what you're doing, viewing, etc. Full battery charge takes about 3 hours.The main things I was looking for in improvements over my last Sony 3megapixel digital camera were:1) would it be faster: overall, yes2) smaller size: yes (I don't think a smaller camera would be user-friendly)3) improved video: yesI'm a nit-picker when it comes to electronic devices, but have found the P100 to meet or exceed my expectations. If there were one thing I would like to see improvement on (and this applies to all digital cameras) is achieving a zero-second lag time when it comes to pressing the shutter and having the picture being snapped. This might not be possible, but I would like to see instantaneous click-to-shot times.----- update to my initial review ------I went and bought the 'base station' for the camera. My main reason for getting this was for ease in hooking up the camera to my tv. You can hook the camera up to your tv without the base station, but because the cable connection in the camera is on the bottom of the camera, it means you have to lay the camera on its front or back which I didn't like doing. I can keep the station hooked up to the TV at all times, it doubles as a charger for the battery, and it has it's own remote so you can sit on the couch and scroll through the picturs and movies. You can also zoom in on pictures (and the pictures hold their sharpness--amazing zoom detail). Pricey but a handy accessory.P100 cybsershot case: this is the black case 'made for the P100' which has the square metal "logo" on the top flap. This is a POOR case for the camera. While I like the materials, the closure is velcro and the camera fit is too snug, so it feels like the flap will pop open. My suggestion would be to look for a different case.
Product arrived with no delivery handling or timing problems at all.Setup and installation went perfect. I have it connected directy to the cable wire, no cable box. The picture is terrific.Advantages - very reasonable price, no sales tax, home delivery with no problems, easy setup, excellent quality product. Want more than that?
I agree with the majority that these head phones are truly awesome! Ear bud headphones hurt my ears and these are very comfortable. I have no idea why some people give it a negative review about bass or whatever it is they call it. These are great on my iPod and work out great to eliminate background noise. Absolutely worth the price I paid.
An absolutely stellar performer for sharing the DSL data pipe between my three networked computers. Plug it in, follow the initial setup directions, and you're on your way. Although tech support took a day and a half to contact me regarding a minor technical problem, most users shouldn't have to worry about contacting them unless they are running NT or Win2K Server. The tech support was right on target. Do you want to maximize the use of the data pipe you pay for? Then this is the way to do it. I can't speak for cable folks, but my DSL connection doesn't miss a beat with three users pounding the net.
I really like these headphones, they fit in my ears perfectly. I just bought my second pair of them because the first ones did break after a year but for the price it's well worth it. The sound quality is great and you can get like 10 for the price of some of the expensive headphones.
I purchased an Epson 1280 printer back in 2002 and used it successfully to print many reproduction advertisements for historic transit vehicles. I was a devotee of third party ink and made many 11 x 21 and 11 x 28 prints. Unfortunately this original printer clogged one day and quit printing. It would still do everything except squirt ink. I purchased the syringe and fluid kit and tried all the recommended voodoo to no avail. So I gave up and purchased another printer and pledged to myself to use only the genuine Epson stuff. That said I have searched high and low and find that Amazon is the low price leader for replacement cartridges. I buy them here and have been very pleased with the price and the super saver shipping.
Very nice cable. It's fast and it's long. I love the snagless ends and the black color does well to match dark carpet.
This charger is the bomb for a few reasons.A.It isnt very expensive. (about $10 when I bought it.)B.It works around the world. I used this on a trip I just took to germany and it worked like a charm.C. It charges much faster than when connected to the computer.This charger is good.
This is great. Nice build quality, feels solid, works perfectly. Even comes with a nice little sack with a long strap to put it in that you can sling over your shoulder.
I am a big fan of B+W products. I had bought one filter earlier and was very impressed with its built quality. So without much thinking and research I just went for this one for my 18-200MM Canon lens.I must say B+W didn't disappoint me this time too. It is clear as crystal and protects my lens without degrading the pic quality.
This is the second Belkin USB hub that I've had problems with. This one died after about 2 months of light use. Steer clear of them.
Good sound nice set of headphones, use for my iPod. These stay put for active listening. Nice.
I gave 2 of these to people for Christmas - and they love it. Despite the low-sounding resolution, it performs decently and the image quality certainly outperforms other comparable frames I saw in the store. The real mystery however is why these are priced at $249.99 on Amazon - I bought mine on the Kodak website for $149.95! And I'm not confusing this with the wireless-capable version - it's the same model number, SV811.
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.
Don't bother buying this because Mustek does not offer any support at all! Not even user manuals (I lost mine)! It was a waste of the $60 I paid. The camera works, but it is just average at best. Now I don't have a manual and can't even get one. There is no excuse for this except the company just does not care. This camera is now just JUNK! Worthless without support. So, don't waste your money on any Mustek product since they don't support what they sell...The rating of one star is because they do let us rate with zero stars which is what I would give this product if I could!
I work for a CDMA PCS carrier here in Puerto Rico, it works great with the Gtran Dot.Surfer PCMCIA card. Speeds of 50 to 60 and bursts of up to 144 kbps are common. If you are outside the 3G coverage area, it still works 2G at 19.2 kbps speeds. If you need to connect via mobile to the net or your business, this is a must!!
I bought a MacBook Pro computer specifically to edit my home videos, due to its ease of use and compatbility with a wide variety of cameras. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that while I can get stills from this camera onto my Mac, the video is incompatible! To even read the documentation on the included CD I had to borrow a PC. I don't know if a driver will ever be available to let me use the Mac with the videos from this camera.As far as its quality as a video camera, the price is right and it is fine for my use, although heavy and with short recording time.
The line control design works well for me, no need to reach back for on and off and volume control. The sound is great. Highly recommeded!
I am very pleased with this keyboard. The lighting is excellent in all colors, I have my brightness turned all the way up and don't seem to have any blank spots. It is very even and all keys are illuminated no matter what color I am using. As far as the keys go its pretty much perfect, none of them are sticking at all and have just the right spring to them. All in all this is a fantastic keyboard and I am very pleased with it. It is just a bit bigger than I was expecting, but that is not too bad of a thing.
I'll admit the main reason I did buy the Sandisk Sansa e260 was because of it's price (I bought it for $180) compared to the iPod Nano (currently the 4 GB Nano is around $250) but I also bought it because of all the added features. You can put on videos and images; you can listen to FM radio as well as record it; and more reaons that I will get to later in the review for what made me buy it.Pros:- Great battery life.. I can basically go a week without having to ever charge it.- Storage capacity has never been a problem for me and I have almost 1,000 songs and at least 20 videos.- I'm surprised no one has really mentioned this yet but you can actually expand on the total memory capacity with the microSD slot which has cards that currently go up to 2GB. (That's a total of 6GB for the e260 and 8GB for the e270.)- The sound quality is great and heck I just use the default settings that it is set at, I don't really mess around with it too much other then turning the volume up in some situations.- The video quality is great but it depends on the kind of videos you upload like I have short 5 to 7 minute videos that I download off sites and I think the quality on the player is actually better then it was on the computer in most cases.- The overall vibrancy of the screen is a sight itself. When you first turn it on you think wow the color looks great and then you get into messing around with the settings and say wow it can get even brighter.You're probably thinking about now I bet this guy has no cons at all right? Well despite my love for it there are things I don't love about it or wish would be added.Cons:- Despite the overall durability the screen does get scratched. Also finger prints show up all over but those are no problem whipping off.- Playlisting on the player is bad. I just gave up with it all together and either just have it play all the songs on shuffle or I listen to a whole albums separate.- I can't really say it's a con now since I solved the problem now but I hated the headphones, they were very uncomfortable and they just didn't fit. Funny thing is though after I took off the ear piece coverings they felt much better. I have never changed out the original headphones.- The voice recording really isn't worth it in my opinion. The sound quality isn't really that clear and you can't make very long recordings although you can make multiple recording but you're still lacking the continuation.- There aren't really any good add-on accessories for the player itself. There is a speaker dock but I really wouldn't buy it and there is also FM Car Transmitter which is great because I don't want to carry around a bunch of CDs. Other then that there is nothing.- Protective casing wise for these players the ones that are out now just look bland to put it nicely. That's one thing I liked a little about the iPod is all the different designs and stuff they have for their protective casing but there's nothing fancy about the casing for the e200 players.- I'm a guy that loves his sports talk shows and there are no stations for that on FM radio. I don't really like any of the music that they play on the radio these days other then some of the songs on good classic rock stations. Anyways my main point is I wish there was AM as well because I would definitely trade FM for AM radio.A couple tips I have learned so far:- When first turning on the player make sure you unlock it by switching the button at the top of the player left of the headphone jack. I too had been confused about this at first.- If the ear piece coverings bother you take them off. It won't be any less comfortable.- Always use the battery saving settings because they really do save you a lot of batter and you don't need to be staring the screen for every song unless you are paranoid it's going to blow up or something.- There are many easy options for uploading songs to the player so don't be afraid of not using iTunes. (Some options are Windows Media Player, Rhapsody, Napster, and more.)I hope my review has helped you some in making your decision to purchase the Sandisk Sansa e260. If I were you though I would definitely buy it because it's worth it.
Great card, just brand spanking new, works perfect for my camera!Thanks for a great sale!
i honestly wish it had a real zoom. the zoom it comes with has 3 levels and all digital. you get a bit more flex with a manual zoom. otherwise, no complaints
This is my first digital camera (hard to believe, uh?). I spent along time researching which digital camera to buy, looked at a number of different brands and models, Cannon, Casio, Olympus and Sony, read alot of reviews (thanks to those of you who take time to post your feedback, it really helps), checked out various websites (dcresource.com is the best!), etc. Up until purchasing the Sony DSCW1, I had not come across a digital camera that had the right combination of features and quality (e.g. pictures and build) at a competitive price.After using the camera for about 2 weeks here are DSCW1's pluses: 2.5" LCD screen (really nice!); 5 megapixel quality; ability to use AA batteries; takes very good photos (still experimenting what settings work best in certain conditions); fast restart time between taking pictures; on-screen menus are fairly intuitive; no sliding door that covers lens; 3x optical zoom; recording live video is limited to size of memory stick; a host of manual features (that I will probably never learn to take advantage of), etc. Downloading pictures on to the computer is easy and the quality of the pictures (e.g. color, lighting, sharpness, detail, etc.) are excellent...have not encountered too much red eye (turning on the red eye function helps.)So far I haven't run into any issues with using the camera, although a few of the pictures I've taken have come out blurry due to movement when I took them...you have to have a steady hand when using any digital camera.I purchased the DSCW1 on Amazon for $319 around 2 weeks before Christmas (usually the best time of the year to purchase digital cameras on Amazon)...the best part was that Sony was offering a $50 rebate, so the camera cost me about $270. I also picked up the DSCW1 soft carrying case (a must have) and a SanDisk 256mb memory stick (which was about half the price of Sony's memory stick). And of course with Amazon there's no sales tax and shipping. Hope that my feedback helps you make an informed purchase decision!
Hard to believe that you can fit 120 GB, (3x bigger than my current hard drive!) onto such a small piece of equipment. This has been a nice feature for both my wife and I as we both backed up our work computers and still have plenty of room to spare. The only fault is that I forgot to put this into my fire and water proof safe in case of a disasaster. Great hard drive and definitely worth the money.
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.
First -- an overview: the unit works great and installation wasn't really a problem, only an irritation.I have cable modem service that cranks out a pretty decent downstream speed. I needed both security and wireless options, so I bought this unit bundled with a B notebook card (PCMCIA). As soon as I got this out of the box, plugged in the connections and plugged the unit in, it worked, getting the internet service to my desktop. The software installation was a breeze.Then, I needed to get the wireless up and running. That was more of a challenge. I followed the instructions (which was illustrative, but lacking in detail) and got the wireless base transmitting. Then, after installing the software into the laptop, I inserted the card and, after a bit, the card picked up the wireless signal. The only small issue was that the installation program didn't tell Windows XP (laptop) to not look for more drivers to install when the card is inserted. That was mildly irritating, but nothing to get upset over. My laptop worked great, kept a good signal, and I was surfing in the living room on a lazy boy in about 25 minutes. That night I installed the software in her laptop, and after a bit more trouble than I had with mine, got it up and running.The signal never dropped, and worked through walls while appliances (tv, water cooler, AC, etc.) came on and off. That was with an unsecure broadcast. So, a day or two later, I decided to make the broadcast secure, but couldn't quite figure it out. The instructions didn't help, and when I did what I thought I needed to, the signal didn't get picked up on the laptop. So, I called customer support and got through fairly quickly. The lady on the other end was helpful and after about 5-7 minutes of explanation and pushing the right buttons, we got it going. Her english wasn't great, but she could communicate spoken words well -- just not letters when it came to clearing the network settings in the DOS (do they still call it that?) prompt. Oh, well, 15 minutes after I placed the call, I was back online and working with a secure connection.The unit and card work great and, so far, are deserving of 5 stars. The documentation is what bumps this thing down for me. The biggest irritation is that a manual would have made things a snap for me. Though I know little about wireless, I've built computers and administered networks. However: I will say that if there must be something lacking along the lines of product, documentation, or support, I'm glad its documentation and not the other two.If you get this and have some trouble, just pick up the phone. Before you do, though, get familiar with the ip* commands in your command prompt (e.g. ipconfig, etc.). That may help if the technician has a hard time pronouncing English letters clearly!
I got the system two days ago and have not got it fully working yet. First, the Setup Guide does not match the software came with the machine, not even close! Since their customer service hour is 9-5, so if you buy the machine for home use, and you work at daytime, you can only write email to Tech. Support since they want you to work on the machine with them together, although I can tell them all the error messages.There are some major bugs in the firmware. Factory default I got would not work out the box. It took me 2 hours to get it work for printer, copier and fax function. Brother's hardware tech. Support is real useless. I found the solution myself even it is not documented.I still couldn't get PC software, Brother Pro Suite to work since it crashes the Window as soon as I try to run the Remote Setup. Still working with them by emailing. Software Tech Support did not read my whole email and just give me some related information to fix half of the problem.By the way, I am an engineer experienced in both software and hardware development. I have had a Brother MFC 4550 Plus for 5 years and this is a replacement. I am not a first time to use Brother's software and setup. With my background, I have problem to setup this one. Can not image if I am not an engineer!I am using it with Window Me.
i purchased and just received my order from Photoland NY.it was very fast shipment. they sent it out the next day!i have not been able to use the item yet, but i wanted to comment on the company.before i purchased i had a question, i sent an email, and immediately received a response .... from a REAL person! AND it was 8pm !we had another exchange of emails, and all were timely, professional, and 'nice'.it is wonderful to work with 'real people' in 'real time' !i wish all companies were run like Photoland NY.thank you !Donna
THIS SUBWOOFER ADDS A FULL SOUND TO YOUR SYSTEM. GREAT INVESTMENT FOR LISTENING TO MUSIC OR WATCHING MOVIES. GLAD I BOUGHT IT.
I had no real problem installing the LX7 mouse. The controls are smoothand responsive. I don't use it for anything high tech but for basic surfing and "oldschool pc games" I had the microsoft wireless mouse 6000 and had a defect with the wheel and had to purchase a new wireless mouse. Size does matter and the LX7 is larger than the microsoft 6000 and more comfortable to operate. It's nothing fancy but a good basicwireless mouse.
I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 v.4 router connected by RJ45 to my PC in a corner room of the 2nd floor of my house. My second PC is two floors below in the basement, attached to a Microsoft MN-510 wireless adaptor. I don't have any handy utilities to measure signal strength and quality aside from the Microsoft adaptor software, but the MS software says I typically get 4 out of 5 bars of signal strength WITHOUT the booster. That sounds pretty darn good, but I get only about 1/4 of the download speed (300-400 Mbps) that I get on the PC physically wired to the router (1000-1300 Mbps). Note that I am going through 2 floors, a wall, a kitchen and some ductwork. Considering the situation, that isn't bad really.But I bought the WSB24 to see if I could improve it. The installation went fine, except I found I had to push back the rubber &quot;boots&quot; on the antennas so that they could be screwed onto the WSB24 antenna connectors. No big deal. Installation took about 5 minutes.With the booster, download speed was much improved, from 300-400 Mbps without the booster to around 600-700 Mbps. I don't have a laptop, so I could not tell if the range had been extended or if simply the signal quality was improved within the same range. Since the MS signal monitor still reported 4 out of 5 bars in signal strength even with the booster operating, I'd be inclined to assume the latter. That's fine with me, since two floors of coverage is more than enough range.So, the improvement in range/signal quality, while it didn't knock my socks off, is what I expected and seems reasonable for the price. The unit stacks right on top of the router, which is a real strong point for me. It keeps things tidy. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. If it gave a little more performance it would have gotten 5, but I am happy with it.
Printed somewhat on the light side when new. The package looked like a new 92A Laser Jet printer cartridge and included a UPS shipping label to return the old cartridge. (I am no expert on differentiating between a new and refurbished cartridge.)The new cartridge was installed 3/15/2012 and for two months printed 600 copies. The only complaint, the printing was light. The lightness was consistent but expected more, until recently. For the next 100 copies, the printed page became streaky and lighter in some areas. Finally, blackening appeared on the printed pages, the printing got really light, and I pulled the cartridge.There might be value in paying $35 or $40 with freight for 700 copies, but I expected more and should have known better than to think I had found exceptional value.Returned to H-P Online and paid $83, including tax and 2nd day delivery.Sorry amazon.com.
Received fast service. Great Product exactly as I ordered. I would highly recommend.
I purchased this case for my new Canon Powershot SX20 IS camera. It is a great fit for the camera and provides a lot of protection as well. There is room for an extra set of batteries and cables for the camera/computer connection. I highly recommend the case.
I am more than satisfied with my Style Cam Extreme by Sipix. This is my first digital camera. I have seen other people's pictures from their digitals and my pics are as good or better than theirs. Most of the cameras that I have compared mine to, are a lot more expensive and more difficult to operate. My only surprise was the rate at which the batteries wear out. I would suggest the rechargable type of battery.
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!
I bought it in May 2004. In Jan 2005 had the "Loading Bug". JVC Repair center "fixed" it. In Dec 2005, same problem was fixed under an extended warranty for $70.00. On July 3rd 2006 it now will not come on at all and all warranties are expired. JVC says "Sorry".
I really like the bag, it helps keep me very organized. I would recommend it to anyone.
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 been using the CyberPad for about the last 6 weeks every day in a classroom setting (I teach math). I come into the classroom, plug the USB cable into the classroom computer, and turn on the projector. I've been using the included RiteMail program to capture and display the notes. After class I clean the notes up a bit, save them as pdf files, and then post them on the class web page in Blackboard. By "clean them up" I mean that I get little extra "doodads" on my letters and mathematical symbols when I try to write either too fast or too small. I clean them up with the eraser tool in RiteMail.Here are some additional advantages of using the CyberPad in the classroom:- in class, students can focus more on following the logic of the lecture and less on making sure they record every jot and tittle in their notes;- great for communicating with my online students;- no more, "I missed class. Can I get a copy of your notes?";- class notes are immediately available for students with disabilities which prevent them from taking notes.Our school has a license for Adobe Connect, so I'm going to experiment with that next semester. I'm hoping it will do a little better job of capturing my inking so I can reduce or eliminate the "clean up" phase. (In defense of the RiteMail program, my handwriting is not the best to begin with.)I demonstrated my classroom use of the CyberPad to a colleague from the biology department, and now both the math and biology departments are considering buying one for each professor who wants to use one.Student reactions range from "whatever" to "great". So far I haven't had any negative student comments.By the way, it does work with Microsoft OneNote in tablet mode, just not in the off-line, note-taking mode.I can also use it to take notes in our department meetings, but I haven't told anybody else about this capability as I do not wish to become the permanent note-taker!The bottom line is: I love this thing!
First time i saw them i fell enlove with their design. First time i heard them i just couldn't believe the perfect sound i was hearing. These are not very big speakers, but they have a very powerful sound (mostly the bass). I highly recommend it. YOU JUST WONT REGRET IT YOU BUY IT! AND THE PRICE IS REALLY SMALL FOR SUCH A PAIR OF SPEAKERS.
The product arrived a day or two later than I expected. It worked very well, but weighs a lot. I bought two, but ended up only needing to carry one along, since most electronics have dual voltage, and don't need a converter (just an adaptor).I would buy the product again, but wish it weighed less.Ktka.
I'm currently going on 2 months of not having my TV due to Viewsonic's awful Customer Service and Warranty repair.This tv went out on me 3 weeks AFTER the warranty expired. Started flickering and would just go black. I argued with them to provide warranty service on it, since I found it ridiculous that it was a matter of a few weeks difference. They agreed to take it back (with me having to send it for $70 to Calif). So, at least I was getting it fixed, which started off as a good experience with them... even though I shouldn't have to deal with it anyways.Their warranty repair claims they can take up to 15 business days to fix and send back. I had to call several times to check the status, and had not been for me calling several days after, it wouldn't have been sent (it took approximately 1 month to get the TV sent back). Not to mention sent via UPS ground taking another 7 days.I pull the TV out, set it up, check the serial number in case they decided to give me a new one. 3 hours later, it goes out on me again. It's my guess that they turned it on at their repair shop, it worked for a few minutes, and they sent it back without even doing anything (claiming no issue).I call and they offer to send me a NEW one this time, but needed to get the old one back first. They give me a shipping label. 7 days of ground shipping, I find that it's arrived back there. Days go by, I call to check the status (keep in mind, every time I call I wait on hold for 45 min to 1 hour). They haven't even set a replacement to send yet... WTF? Are we in no rush at this point?They tell me they now have a new one sending back, and it'll go out in a day or so. A week goes by, I expect to have it showing up any day. I decide to call again to get a tracking number. Hour later, they tell me, "Hmm for some reason it shows that the warehouse hasn't sent it out for some reason yet. I'm escalating it to 2-day air to send out."Here's the funny thing, I call the next day to get tracking, 1 hour later on hold, they tell me the same thing. And to call in a few days to get the tracking number. Hello?! In a few days, I'm supposed to have my tv back.Holy cow.. most ridiculous company I've ever dealt with. Seriously. My tv broke right before I went on a 2 week trip in early October. I took everything in stride, thinking "Well, even though I have to pay $70, at least it happened right before my trip. When I get back, my tv should have arrived already." .. Guess again. I'm now on to exactly 2 months dealing with this, and no TV to show. Can't wait to see what arrives... if it's even shipped yet.I've dealt with Apple warranty repair... you go maybe 2 days without your product. Overnight box is shipped to you, paid for. They send it back to you overnight a day later. Take some cues from a real company. If you say you're going to fix something, make sure you take care of the customer.
It came in very simple packaging, with a very clear manual, and near idiot-proof installation software. In less than 15 minutes, my Dell Dimension 3000 was Bluetooth-enabled, and less than 10 minutes after that, I'd performed my first Bluetooth Hotsync with my Palm Treo 650. Unfortunately, I can't yet get it to see my Cardo Scala 500 headset, which I'd really love to use with Skype. But I know that a given Bluetooth device may possibly not pair with every other Bluetooth device, but I'm operating in hope that product support from either Kensington or Scala can help still. Otherwise, it's a fantastic little adapter and well worth the purchase price.
That card is amazing dx 10!!!, run lost planet perfect in dx 10, and so sheap!!!, works for me...
Still I'm aiming for setting myself free on the next round. Even though I'm stuck in front of this screen most of my day and this wired unit is not bad I'm moving upcountry for the next round.I use three different wired headsets - one double headset for Skype and making recordings, then this one which I change off with a Panasonic traditional style headset. While the Platronics is smaller that the other two my voice doesn't come across to the other end as well as either of my two other headsets.Bottom line is the Platronics is a bit more comfortable, but doesn't perform quite as well. Somewhere between 3.5 - 4 stars.
I had bought it from Amazon. For a log time they informed me it's in process of shipping. Finally after 1.5 months, they sent me a mail saying it can't be shipped . That was rediculous..
I used this cord as a replacement for a Panasonic BluRay. Many of the reviews I read said that what they received did not have one flat edge. The cord that I received had the flat edge and fit perfectly. As others stated, the cord is not 6 feet, but it does seem longer than a normal length cord. I haven't had the device on for hours at a time, but I can attest to the fact that it works for short periods of time...so far, so good!
I bought this primarly because I drive a motorcoach and must change buses and move my radios often. So far I love this product, I use it for a small CB radio and it works great. I do not however let it support the total weight of the radio which is 3 lbs.(it's rated capacity) so I rest the bottom of the radio on the dash ect.and it holds it right there with no movement or vibration.It feels like it could hold the radio without support of the dash however. Now it takes longer to hook up the power and antenna than to mount the radio.I have had it in my buses now for about a month and it has never came off the glass or vibrated loose at all. I would highly recommend it. Thanks Panavise for a great product.
I agree with one of the reviewer the color is not as shown in light blue but dark blue. And its probably not for wire under carpet and in room since it is hard to hide. its very thick and strong. But the 12 AWG wire deliver!Also it is NOT solid copper wire, is braided copper wires. if that is a problem for you. It works perfect for my polk speakers though. I used GLS Audio Black Chrome Series "Generation III" Gold Connector Banana Plugs and all works perfect for the 5-way binding post speaker terminals on the back of the speakers.
I am pretty satisfied with the positioning ability of this headphones, very good quality when used to listen classic music and watch movies. Great thing!
I've bought a couple of these. That's because I melted the first one by keeping it in an 1100 watt microwave for over four minutes. I thought I could still hear the corn popping. Maybe it's tinnitus. I'm getting older. And I know my neighbor has tinnitus because she keeps calling the police to complain that I'm drunk and banging on her wall at 3 a.m.I guess that's not really relevant. Anyway, I got a second popper. In a ful power microwave, it takes two minutes exactly to cook a batch. In a compact oven, it takes two minutes and 30 seconds. Anything longer is probably going to fry your popper.The popper goes through the dishwasher with ease. The concentrators last 4-5 times for me. I've used both premium popcorn and more standard brands. The standard stuff is just about as good, so I started putting it into the premium popcorn containers to fool everyone else.If you can get it, coconut oil works best but probably isn't considered that healthy. But canola and Olive oil didn't taste that good to me, so I bought whatever the supermarket was touting as special popcorn oil. I don't bother putting salt in before the popping. Ir's better if you make that a finishing touch.I hope this helps.
This cable is pretty excellent, and mainly because it has a floppy cord like the long power cord Apple supplies with the iMac and iBook, if you're familiar with those. This means that it's weighty, and doesn't easily get tangled; instead, it nicely flops into position. Audio quality-wise, I'm not an expert. It seems fine to me. I use it for connecting an iPod to a Cambridge Soundworks 730 radio.
I love the simplicity of this speaker. 1 cord and you're ready to rock with your model 3. I'll mention that the speaker cord is 15 feet long, and in conjunction with the model 3 they create a dynamic, rich sound.
I don't have much experience with home theater sound systems. A friend has an expensive one in a large living room, and it makes impressive noises. So when I made the jump to HDTV I decided to upgrade the sound. But the room I use for TV watching is a small bedroom. It didn't make sense to me to spend $500-$600 for sound in this room. This inexpensive Sony (HT-DDW670) unit got good reviews here so I decided to try it.Setting it up was not difficult. It worked the first time I turned it on, and it works very well indeed. As my grandson said when I put on a Harry Potter DVD, "It's awesome, Grandpa." 'Nuff said.
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.
I wanted to try one a bit more expensive than the Carson. Very little difference that I could tell. I am very happy with the size and weight. The only negative was the scope came in a box with no padding at all. It was banging around in the box. Fortunately no damage has been found.
I have tried many keyboards and own 4. Just bought this one and love it! The draw for me was the purple backlighting (blue and red are the other options), but the feel and placement of the keys is ultimately more important. There is a slight leathery texturizing to the keys that is very pleasant. Also, I'm working from home on a ThinkPad (external mouse, flatscreen monitor and keyboard homeoffice setup) and this keyboard sufficiently mimics the key layout, which is not true of Logitech and others (i.e. backspace, arrows, Ctrl, etc. are where I need them to be). I also own quite a few mice (including wireless/Bluetooth) and wanted to avoid a keyboard/mouse set, which are becoming ubiquitous.This keyboard was a very pleasant surprise that I enjoy constantly.
I recommend this camera because of versatility, camera dynamics, ease of use and the great photographs it enables.First the negatives -- I only rated it as 4 stars because it retains some of the quirks of the original 850 (a) when the battery is depleted the camera stops operation with the lens extended. Although there is a battery indicator, I have found it only somewhat reliable when it is "close" to being completed used and some times it will freeze within a few photos, other times I can take 30-40 more pictures. I always have a spare set of batteries on hand and unless I am concerned about missing a photograph, I will use the batteries until the camera freezes.(b) Very infrequently the image will be unable to focus and captures a blurred photograph -- the camera cannot seem to focus on a clear picture regardless of proximity. Sometimes just refocusing with the zoom or changing the mode may help. Sometimes I need to turn it off and back on and the problem is solved. But as always ... what I see is what I get. (Not a manual focusing problem ... it is the internal mechanism "in" the camera). Again it is rare -- but can be annoying if you do not get another photo opportunity.Now the positivesI own both the HP PS 850 and the HP PS 945. I even bought the HP PS 945 for my mother -- I like the HP camera(a) the quality of the photographs are exceptional -- both cameras allow (clearly focused) photos to be enlarged to poster size and retain the clear/clean quality i.e. 4.1 MP (in the 850) and 5.3 MP (in the 945).(b) The ability to use the eyepiece to focus (without having to wear your prescription eyeglasses) have allowed me more flexibility. And of course the option to use the large viewing area of the screen as an alternative allows me to see an enlarged view of the picture (better perspective of color, depth etc).(c) the optical zoom allows for a sharp picture of far away shots that typically would have been enlarged but not clear using only a digital zoom. And by the way, even photos using the optical and digital zoom come in clear when I use a tripod ... I have been able to take photos of the pelicans in flight or fishing on the bay from my home -- typically I would have to try to get close and I would miss a picture as they would fly away seeing my approach.(d) The ability to take movie clips has been extended -- there is a longer time frame captured than with the 850 ... sound quality is average (not great if the sound is abrupt or too loud ... example fireworks or car races or the noise from a lot of wind).(e) As compared to the 850 - - The addition of the controls located on the top of the camera (action, auto, landscape, tv, portrait) together wih the on/off, timer and movie selections has been helpful for my mother as it is easier to access than going through the steps with the other options in the capture menu. Personally if I am not careful, I sometimes accidently nudge the switch and may find myself using tv instead of auto or landscape ... so I am now more attentive. The on/off switch is more sensitive in the 945 than in the 850 ... this may be a plus or a minus dependent on the user.(f) the options in the capture menu are easy to access and very well explained allowing a novice and an experienced photographer get great use out of the camera features.(g) New from the 850 to the 945 is the feature of adding a sound clip to an image ... interesting.(h) Although this is more as an aside, the Secure Digital cards whether it be an "extreme" or an "ultra II" or the original san disk (compairing the 512 MB) do not seem to differ in how quickly you can take pictures ... I am not sure the higher price for the extreme or ultra is worth the costs.(i) Oh yes, the 945 uses the higher MB cards, where as it was recommended only using the 128 for the 850. That is nice as I can capture more images at one time without changing cards.So, best of luck ... I look forward to continued improvements by HP ... this is still the camera I would recommend.
I purchased this item based on past experience with Sandisk MP3 players. I've had two discontinued models each of which were priced well below the actual value I received from them. Both were retired after many years of use.Desperate to get another player I researched multiple manufacturers and selected the Sansa View 8GB solely based on its attributes (35 hours playing time, 8GB of storage, media card slot (for expansion), compatibility w/Windows Media Player, and the most important: FM Radio). I couldn't wait to get it in my hands.Opened the box and charged it for 13 hours straight. Got up the next morning, downloaded my files and left for work (6:00 am) playing my new MP3 player. By the time I left my office that night, the power was waning and by 6:00 pm the device was completely discharged. I re-checked the spec and noticed that viewing videos or pictures increases power consumption, so you get less playing time. I contacted the manufacturer and after getting the e-mail runaround and waiting nearly two weeks for a response, they finally recommended a firmware update. I updated the firmware and charged the device using an electrical outlet.The player only charged 11 hours, so I deliberately avoided playing videos and photos and 6 hours into the workday, the power was drained. With each day the device played for shorter and shorter periods of time and finally 34 days after opening the box . . . the unit completely died. I searched for the reset button, but there was none. The device could not be restored.Perhaps I got the one "lemon" manufactured but I don't think so. All that potential . . . wasted . . . I applied for a refund.I rated this device 1 because that's the lowest rating available.
I thought I did this already, but apprently the first one did not take. Anyway, I received this quite speedily and although I have not had a chance to install it yet, I should be doing this very soon.Thanks.
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!
Bought these for a kitchen renovation and am veryhappy with them. They sound great, and installtionmethod was a breeze. Bass sounds better than expectedalso...
I love the remote, Best accessory that you can get for your Mac! It's just my remote came with a low battery..
The first Set of TWIN2X4096-6400C5 modules died after a few days and the second set is very unstable on my Intel DG45ID motherboard.I get the "Dreaded Blue Screen" about 2 times a day (or more). I ran MEMTEST86+ and did not have to wait very long for errors. Every pass through the test failed!On Corsair's forum, the RAM GUY seems to think these are 1.9 volt modules and the intel motherboard selects 1.8v by default.I am still waiting for a resolution from Corsair!
This folks is a great cable if you need a usb wire i tired other this never tangles, nore does it break i use this wire under desks table and even though the heat boards. Simply a Stong and Durable Wire with high proformance.
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.
This product does just as it says it is supposed to do. I have and iPod Classic 80 gb and it works perfectly. I teach aerobics classes and I use it to change through my songs without having to keep walking to the stereo. I haven't tested the 150 ft but it has a very nice range on it thus far. It does switch through the playlist (of course you need to familiarize yourself with your playlist). It controls the volums and has a button that you can randomize through songs. I don't know how I made it without this remote. It comes with the remote control, remote control stand (holder), remote slave (I guess you would call it that) that goes in the bottom of the iPod, audio cable and steering wheel strap.
Produces stunning borderless photo prints that rival the pictures I used to get from the photo lab. Software has nice photo editing features.
When I bought this camera I was looking for a decent MP digital camera with decent zoom. I didn't want one of those tiny camera's, I wanted something that I could firmly grip and not fear losing easily. This camera is hefty and suited my need in that way. After about 1 yr the battery door broke; it still locks into place, but it doesn't attach to the camera any longer. I haven't been terribly pleased with the long delay the camera has in taking pictures, often times I miss the shot due to the delay, and that's not using the digital feature, which adds even more time delay. Overall I've been happy with it, I get many compliments on my photos, but to be honest it's not that much better than our first digital camera which is a 3MP with 12zoom and still in use without any issues. I probably wouldn't buy this medel again.
I use a lot of AA batteries for photography and camping. I got tired of slow cheap chargers and bought this charger 2 years ago. I couldn't be happier. As many other write, 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.
Simply put, there are more affordable options that provide more than adequate if not equal optics for the money. But if you swap filters often enough you'll probably find that B+W's filters have less issues with flex and, more importantly, soft (i.e., easily damaged) threads like those sold by Tiffen and Hoya that I've experienced in the past. Cross-threading a filter is NOT my idea of providing nice treatment to any of those expensive lenses of mine, and having done that once or twice in my lifetime I've sworn that I will always do my best to get the best-made filters available to protect and use on MY glass, even if it costs a bit more. Any filter can be damaged, but I've had great experiences with B+W products and until they prove themselves otherwise unworthy, will continue to use them again and again.
This Belkin Cable came in brand new packaging in a timely manner. I was a little concerned that this length of cable may cause problems between computer and printer, yet I needed more than 10 feet to go the distance. I have been using it for about a month and so far - no problems.I am happy with this purchase.
Now that storage cards are: 1. practically a requirement for anyone who owns a camera, videocam, digital recorder, portable storage device; and 2. a fraction of the price of what they were a couple of years ago while offering more memory and speed in proportion to the reduction in price, the consumer is faced with some difficult decisions. The cards come in many sizes (physically as well as internal capacity) and grades (at least three levels from most manufacturers). Currently, Transcend (a brand that has moved to the front ranks in only the past two years) is offering the most bang for the buck (i.e. you may be able to purchase a Sandisk or Kingston card for the same price, but it's practically certain to have a more limited storage capacity and/or be rated at a less "professional" grade). Hence, the Transcend 8 GB card with a "6 rating" is understandably attracting a lot of attention. Should it be?Formerly, the only card I had problems with was Lexar, which has virtually disappeared from the menu. Recently, the only card that's given me trouble on a couple of occasions has been a Transcend--and one of those instances was a mechanical breakdown (the thumb-drive mechanism would not remain extended and locked in place, preventing me from inserting it into my computer's USB port).So it's a bit of a toss-up. If you want to save a few bucks and feel secure, get a Kingston; if you want to sleep well at night, get a Sandisk; if you want to take after the "pros," going for the best image (visual or aural) humanly thought possible on a tight budget, go for a "Transcend," Class 6. But don't be deceived by the other-worldly brand name "Transcend": it's still a speck of an object, easily misplaced or lost, and very much part of the finite world, subject to the problems and disrepair of all mortal beings and material things.Supposedly, Transcend's 2 grade is more than adequate for most consumers' needs. Their 4 grade is recommended for hobbyists shooting movies in high definition. Their 6 grade is what the pros use. If you're simply using the card to transport documents, get the cheapest Kingston. Same holds true for most of the "smaller" cards (including 4gb cards, which not long ago were considered gargantuan). If you're picking up a whopper (8, 16, and even more GB's) for making a hi-def movie with sound, it "may" be worth the added cost to go for any of the aforementioned brands' best card. (I've heard that Sandisk is the primary maker of cards for all of these brands, so if you own Sandisk stock, its bottom line should not be affected significantly by your choice of brand.)Of course, there's always Sony and its Memory Stick, but now you're beginning to talk higher prices than those commanded by any of the aforementioned brands. To a Sony-o-phile, the premium price is no doubt worth it--and indeed it may well be. But what's at play here has less to do with objective data than consumer psychology.
Was advised by Tivo to get this for my HD series 3 boxTiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder. My Tivo box was in a constant rebooting cycle. When I contacted tech support and we started troubleshooting, I happened to mention that I had just recently upgraded my Fios service to their highest tier. Checked the signal strength and it was coming in 100 mbs and it shouldn't be over 90. They said that my cable signal was way to high for the box to be able to process it and that I needed to reduce it by using an attenuator. So that's why I bought this and really does work! My Tivo works fine now.
Nice cable, similar to Monoprice cable. The cable is thick with ferrites on each end. Seems like a hardy cable.
I bought this for my Canon about two weeks ago. While the leather is attractive and shiny, it does not do justice to the camera. I spent a lot of time trying to find a slim camera that is easy to slide in my jacket pocket or my wife's purse and out to take photos quickly and with ease. Well, first off, this stiff case makes the "quickly" out of the picture. The camera fits into the case very tightly, and the little slot to run the camera strap is too tight. So you have to spend a good amount of time to take the camera in and out of the case. Additionaly, the thick front magnetic flap of the case it too thick and adds bulk to the dimension. I like that it is magnetic, but the whole wrap-around is unnecessary and over-kill. Ideally a point-and-shoot camera should have very soft and thin leather (that fits like a glove). I use this case only for storage of the camera, but prefer not using it on trips; I know that defeats the purpose of the case becasue you want to protect the camera during use. Please note that other than the camera this case will hold nothing else --certainly no accessory, media card or even a toothpick!
great thing. my only gripe: not so great at catching a signal when I'm walking around (i.e. not in the car). but I'm usually driving, so it's not really a pressing problem.
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.
The monitor has a beautiful, crisp image. Perfect for my work (CAD, development, web surfing). It also has a neat feature: it will accept 2 DVI inputs from 2 computers and then allows you to toggle between computers with a button on the front panel. Sadly, this feature stopped working after roughly 8 months of use.When I called HP to claim a warranty repair, I was transferred to a service agent in another country. After 20 minutes of repeating and correcting serial numbers/model numbers I was told that this monitor was not in their database and therefore I could not be helped. What the heck! I offered to email pictures of the model number sticker, fax copies of the invoice, etc. All to no avail, the "service" representative declined my request to speak with a manager to resolve the issue. So I guess I'm just stuck with a half-broken product.In the end, it's still a nice monitor, but I'm frustrated with the lack of customer service.
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.
Bought these after much research online. Opted for them because I just couldn't see paying $300 for Bose. These replaced my old Sony on-the-ear noise cancelers and I absolutely love them! Just finished a 30-hour flight to Guam and wore them almost the entire time. No fatigue whatsoever. I could have worn them for another 30 hours. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a high quality noise-canceling set of headphones. Oh, and I love the automatic gain adjustment and the inline volume control. These headphones actually drop the gain when the pilot comes over the intercom, so they save you from having to frantically rip your headphones off your head to avoid damage to your hearing. Nice touch. Great carrying case and comes with both a 1/4" adapter and an airplane adapter. Love em!
Picture quality is excellent and USB connection is just lightning fast. It can take about 100 fine pictures with 32MB memory stick.
Makes excellent coffee and very easy to use, the best part is this thing is bpa free no plastic touching any part of your coffee.
Experienced setup problems. They have no telephone number at all anywhere to contact the company. The only support is via email. They keep emailing me the same already tried and failed "solution".I would never buy another product ever from this company or any other company that only offers support via email.
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.
Just boxed the switch up to ship it back. I am a DirecTV user and I have an HR20 HD DVR that will not pass through the switch. My DVD player works fine through the switch. My HR20 works fine connected directly to the HDMI port on the TV but when I connect the HR20 through the switch the HR20 crashes and has to be uplugged to reboot it.Bottom line is that the switch seems to work OK as long as you don't have an HR20. I have seen others having this problem as well after researching this online.I have also read of others using a different switch and the HR20 seems to work fine. Just placed the order for a different brand switch that I have read works for the HR20.
Excellent tough case, Professional Looks, easy to set your own locking codeNice interior with pockets and space for documents protects very welland the hardshell is a plus when travelling
I had tried to find a filter for my EF 300mm f/4L IS USM and the first two I got ended up causing problems in the final images, like ghosting etc. I finally heard about this filter from the digital picture site and decided to try it out. It works great!
This is a great product.I highly recommend this product and would buy it again.
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.
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
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.
The absolutely worst headphones I have ever had. Trying the different sizes, the earplugs just don't want to stay in my ears (even standing still). The headphones that come with the I-Pod, and the earlier version of lanyard headphones were both much better. The sound was fine, but not any better than the standard headphones. A poor product. I was very disappointed, as I have had good experiences in general with Apple in the past.
The other review issues the size of the speakers. And I agree but for the quality and volume of sound you aquire, you really won't care. THX is as good as in any movie theater. If you are looking for sound quality instead of looks, this is the way to go.The only way you'll get better sound is going with Denon, or other much more expensive brands.
same complaint as most other people here....works when plugged in but not on battery power....I wish these reviews would have been here before christmas.
The gray ones are excellent. No glued stickers and the caps are tight,so they will not open by accident.ISO has to be set manually or most cameras will default to ISO 100.
To the previous poster, the manual tells you what is accepted and what is not.
In the past I got myself a fake iPod. Once it broke I decided to check out the Sansa E260 MP3 player. So I did some research and thought that the E260 was the best player on Cnet. So I got one from Wal-Mart and tried it out. So far I like it the blue turn wheel makes it very sexy I even had friends asking me if it was a new iPod? I told them it's just a Sansa E260 now everyone I know has one. I also gave one to my girlfriend and she decided to buy a pink leather case while I got the black leather case. Which I purchase from Amazon.Pros:1.8 inch screen - Great for viewing photos/moviesTurn Wheel: Very Sexy and like the color - Matches my PC and my Blue LED FansButtons: Very easy to move and it's like the iPod Nano button systemCons:Freezing: I heard it does freeze and I had a E260 that would freeze during charging or syncing files.Firmware: Sansa's new firmware isn't good the Song titles and artist are not space out and it looks weirdSoftware: Easy to convert movies/photos. However it doesn't change gifs to moving photos when coverted to the player.Battery Charging: Only thru the USB Cable to PC. However I seen some off brands that will charge it thru the wall or car charger. Also when charging you can't listen to you're songs.Accessories: Very limited not much to buy with the player.
After spending around six months scouring various digital camera reviews online and through magazines, I finally decided on the Canon Powershot A95 5 Megapixel camera as offering the perfect marriage of power and portability. My first digital camera, I bought it as a going-away present for myself, since I was spending the summer living and working in Spain and knew that I needed a camera that could keep up with my travels.It was a snap to take out and set up, and intuitive enough that a couple of cursory glances at the Quick Start guide had me well on my way to pointing and shooting. The camera comes with a USB cable, several software programs, a 16 MB Compact Flash card (of course, you'll want to invest in more memory as soon as possible - with the highest-resolution photos, consider a 512 MB or larger card), batteries, and a wrist strap.I would rate the camera as mid-sized. It is not wafer-thin, but neither is it absurdly bulky or heavy. For most of my traveling around Spain, I simply slipped it into its bubble wrap and into a soft fabric bag, where it fit comfortably in my purse. The design is comfortable to shoot with over long periods, and I found the layout of the buttons to be intuitive. Less is more: there are few external buttons (shutter, on/off, menu and related buttons), and most controls are carried out through the on-screen menus. The flip-out LCD screen is one reason I decided on this Canon over others in the PowerShot line; it makes previewing photos a snap, and can be swiveled 180 degrees.The photo quality (I kept it on large superfine) is astonishing: clear, sharp, vibrant photos (check out some of my uploaded photos using the Canon A95) in true-to-life tones with minute detailing. There are various shooting modes, including manual, macro, panoramic (with Stitch Assist software), nighttime, slow shutter, and more, and a movie mode that captures brief (jerky) videos with tinny sound. This isn't a camcorder, so I wasn't surprised that video quality wasn't better, since I bought this primarily for photos.You will also want to invest in a few basic accessories: rechargeable NiCad batteries and a rapid charger, a sturdy case, and a bigger memory card, for starters. Although the included software is capable enough to get the job done, consider upgrading to Adobe Photoshop Elements (around $90), or if you're a pro, Adobe PhotoShop CS 2 (several hundred dollars). An excellent first camera with plenty of power and a reliable name.
People, don't rate this a bad product, or Amazon.com poorly for not selling a USB cable. The reviewer from Hawaii gave Amazon and the printer poor reviews because it didn't come with a &quot;specialized cable&quot; as he put it. First of all, it's not &quot;specialized&quot;, it's a standard A-B USB cable. Second, if you have ever owned a computer, you'll know that printers rarely come with the parallel or USB cable. It's just the way they are sold. In the future, check your knowledge first before bad mouthing a company. That's just my two cents.
I've been using these headphones in the gym for over a year. They fit quite well. And are really worth the money. The packaging was seemed a bit old. But the sound quality was decent.
Bought it &amp; tried many, many times trying to install. Got multiple error messages, but it would keep going with the installation &amp; tell me it was installed successfully. I was able to print from several programs for short spurts at a time, but if I let the computer sit without printing for more than a half hour, or I shut down, when I came back I would have to uninstall &amp; shut down &amp; reinstll in order to print. I even took it back to Sears and got a new one &amp; had similar results. All told, I have spent about 11 hours playing with it. The photos are superb. Is anyone else having these problems? I have an HPPavilion pentium II, and am connecting with a bi-directional cable. I really want to keep this printer!
I bought my 955 a month ago and have used it on the highway and around town with good results. Some of the reviews on here scared me a bit after ordering, but I figured I'd go for it anyway. Other than a lot of K band alerts on the highways here in Maine, which do auto-mute well, thank goodness, it works well and seems to detect KA band very well. (hadn't been hit by lidar/laser yet) The windshield mount works fine in my NIssan Altima, no problems with failure due to heat, even though this summer has been in the 90's a few times. I wish it had a regular volume control know or slider, but once you get used to adjusting w/ button, it's okay. Overall, works very well for the price, don't be scared off by some of the reviews unless you have really high expectations. (and likely should be looking at a more expensive model or brand) Nice so far !
the item is good i used in the highway it worked, but it more likely to work well with the automatic door signals. liked it but not so much
all around no hassle product.haven't reset once in 2 years.
Don't waste your money. This is junk. It's barely worth the $9 I paid. The connectors look like old RCA plugs from my dad's 1970's-era RCA turntable. The plugs fit loosely on my VCR, so not optimistic about getting a good picture out of this one.Another Amazon thing that I didn't realize it was a 3rd party seller until I submitted payment. Would send it back, but return shipping would be more than the cable costed in the first place. Only bright spot was that shipping was fast, but as usual with lots of these 3rd party merchants, no invoice in the box or any type of receipt identifying the seller.
This product had no noticeable affect on my iPod. I have a 60GB iPod Video, and I bought this product with high expectations based on the 29 positive reviews which described the miraculous effects of the product. I applied the product to my iPod which held medium and light scratches due to use. I did this for up to 35 minutes and I cannot visibly see any change from before. I do not recommend this product.
This camera is definitely one of the best point-and-shoot cameras around. I know 'cuz I've tried 5 other cameras before deciding to keep this one for good. I've tried the Kodak DX4900, DX6340, Minolta S414, Canon PowerShot S45, and the Sony DSCP8. This camera beats all the others I've tried either in size, weight, ease of use, and/or autofocus ability. Most reviews I read here tells you what's good about this camera. I think it's important to list all the negative things about this camera, so you can make a better informed decision. Here goes...1. Short battery life. At full charge, the bundled 840mAH battery last for around 30 pictures (with LCD screen on). Buy a 1000mAh battery ... it last much longer.2. Autofocus works 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time, you'll get fuzzy pictures, regardless whether it is inside or outside. I find this acceptable since the other cameras I've tried only produced well focused pictures 80% or less of the time. (The DX4900 produced well focused pictures 99% of the time)3. Red eye. I get many more red eye pictures with this camera than I do with others. This perhaps has something to do with the fact that the flash is very close to the lens. This is acceptable to me 'cuz I have software that can solve this easily.4. 512MB card only gives 308 pictures at 3.2MP and the best quality mode. I was able to get 209 pictures with a 256MB CF card in the DX4900 when set at 4MP and best quality. The math just doesn't add up...I thought I would get at least 400 pictures with the S230.5. Battery door easiy pops open. It lacks a battery door lock so you can open the door easily. There is however a lock to keep the battery from falling out.6. Zoom is insufficient. 2x zooming is certainly not enough for times zooming is needed. Two cameras I own in the past had 4x zooming and I certainly love to have that in this camera.7. Very very close-ups cannot focus at all. I tried taking a picuture of the serial number on my pen and it simply would not focus. I tried that with my DX4900 and it was able to focus on the serial number.8. Casing scratches easily. I found a number of visible scratches two days after using it. I tried very hard to handle this well and even bought a case to hold it. But it still is vulnerable to scratching.9. Controls and menu options are fairly complicated to use. You really have to read the manual to use this well.All in all, this camera is an excellent camera. I love most of the features on this camera and finds it as a keeper. The other cameras I've tried cannot match up to this camera. You simply can't go wrong buying this camera. I bought mine ...brand new just last week, so shop around for bargains.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE A PALM! Though it seems to be Palm's fault for being uncooperative, there are no drivers yet available to make this sandisk product work iin a palm device.
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.
Needed one to attach my new system to my network.plug it in. it's ready to go.
Am very pleased with this purchase. It perorms just as expected. Used it at a football game and it takes the shake out completly. Just what I wanted. Fabulous
I have used this brand for years without any problems. This one is no different. A great product that performs as it should in a camera. Read my review on the GE Power Pro X500-BK Digital Camera.
This is my 4th or 5th GPS, it is very good itemthe only problem whit it is that is little hard to save places that they are in another city or state for instance you can't save places like corners(interseccions)or places that you can find moving the cursor.The glass braket is too wear after 2 weeks that can be brokefor the sun(if you live in the car).My general opinion this is a good GPS
The car charger doesn't actually charge my iPod. The simbol is show on the batter recognizing that it is being charged, but no matter how long you leave it pluged in it still has the same amount of battery life on it as when I plugged it in.
While new computers are getting more powerful at the same time they are getting cheaper, the SATA hard drive of less than 500 GBytes duplicated their prices from August of this year to date. It is irrelevant the technical specification of these hard disks , or how good they might be: it is absurd and very irritating their escalating prices. I am going to buy a new computer
First of all, this lens is an absolute blast to use. If you've never shot a full frame camera with a wide-angle lens, you're in for a treat. Sitting on a chair I can easily see my knees as I look straight ahead with the lens - its just silly.The optics are spectacular. I was skeptical too, but taking some test photos, they are very, very sharp - comparable or better than my 24-105L and 100-400L (still can't beat the 70-200, sorry).The build quality is good... but not great. Take this comment with a grain of salt. Besides my 60mm macro, i've only owned and used "L" lenses over the last year - so my expectations as far as build quality go, are high.There is definitely distortion (i forget if its pincushion or barrel), most noticably at the widest focal lengths when the focus is near (less than 30 feet away). Its definitely not severe distortion, or even distracting. If you look for it, you will find it though. That being said, this isn't really a problem when you are taking pictures of landscapes, buildings etc. In fact, this lens does a better job of keeping buildings/rooms looking natural in terms of perspective (think about how your pictures have leaning buildings in them usually - this lens is good at fixing that).For the price (its not terrible but not cheap), I would have liked to see a metal body (of course it won't be without "L" designation) and a lens hood (something they don't include outside of "L" lenses). But for the price, its definitely still of good value as it is just that sharp and that much fun to use.Bottom line.... if you only use a crop camera (not full frame) you will absolutely love this lens if you ever wish you could get more in the frame than your current lens. The image quality is worth it alone... but seriously, its a REALLY fun lens!
got this lens because of the reviews. there is no question the glass is outstanding. the night time pictures are out of this world. shot a thunderstorm, unbelievable pictures.overall very very nice. But the weight is an issue. it is pretty darn heavy after two hours. i would not use it as an everyday lens. it is worth having in the bag, but until i get a lot stronger, it is my #2 lens. (24-135mm #1)
I like this product. It works well for me and worth the money. I will recommend it to other people.
I got this camera for christmas last year and was immediately impressed at how easy it was to use. I've had a few months now to try out all the features and can honestly say the auto-focus modes are a lifesaver. When your just a beginning photographer they come in very handy. It gives you more freedom to concentrate on what you are taking the picture of. Even beyond the beginner stage it allows you to catch people or places in the momment without worrying about your camera settings. Capturing real emotion when it happens is one of the most important things anyways. Isn't it?Anyway, five auto-focus modes(of which the auto-focus is extremly fast), and five user-defined modes(for those of us who are more experienced) cover pretty much any situation you will ever encounter. Very light weight. I shot a wedding the other day(the pics came out amazing without any filters or extra flashes) and never got tired of having it around my neck. Its got plenty of other great features too(red eye reduction, ect.). Check out the specs.Bottom line is that its a great camera for anyone from beginner to semi-professional, and for the price its a great deal. Plus its a very good looking camera.The only thing I would recomend is upgrading the lens at some time, because the 28-90mm lens requires me to get a little too close to my subjects. Thats just a personal preference though.Great deal for a great camera.
I've used this machine in my small office for almost two years. Setup was a cinch. It worked flawlessly for over a year. Now I have problems with paper jams. Continuous paper jams. Sometimes I stand over the machine for 30 minutes at a time pulling out a jammed paper and restting the machine only to have it jam on the next piece of paper. For that reason, I am now shopping for a new machine.
I bought the TU-ET 100C and for operating systems after Windows XP it will not work. There are no drivers for Windows 7 or Vista for this device. I am a computer professional with a degree in Computer Information Systems and build and fix computers. I think I will try the Cisco as soon as I find a place it says that it is Win 7 compatible.
My Pixma MP600 runs out of the PGI-5BK cartridge much faster than any of the other ones so being able to find an affordable replacement is nice to find. If anyone is interested, Costco also does refills at their photo desk. Just bring in the ink cartridge and it takes about an hour.
Worked well, and the price could not be any better. Great quality and looks.
I bought this camera bettery to replace an OEM Li-10B for my Olympus camera. It charges quickly and works fine. I do not expect it to last as long as my OEM battery (5 years), but at less than $1 I can buy 17 of these for the price of one OEM battery. Since I am not sure my camera will last another 5 years, it does the job at a fraction of the cost.
Wow, am I glad I decided to buy this TV.I saw the 56" version at CC, and the brightness and clarity of the picture were noticeably superior to the other sets. The 61" has the same great picture, and I got it for only about $150 more with shipping. So far, HDTV and DVDs look awesome, and I haven't even hooked up an upconverting DVD yet. The sound is just fine for now, until I get a home theater system hooked up. The screen was not bowed at all, as some people have experienced--either they have fixed this problem or I got lucky.As for the DLP v. plasma debate--I had plenty of room, didn't need to wall-mount (where to put the cable box and DVD player?), and didn't want to pay $1000-1500 more for plasma, then worry about burn in every time a 4:3 commercial comes on. DLPs may be obsolete in a few years, but for now, mine works great, and was comparatively cheap. Case closed.
I am glad that I tried this product. it's works well. and the price is great. should refer to anyone who is looking for a Headset.
(...)This player is great! What a fantastic design from a company I've never heard of before I got my hands on this player (Digitalway). The mp3 quality is the best I've ever heard. The songs sound perfectly crisp and clear, better than CD quality IMO. The radio is awesome becuase it lets you store 20 preset channels on it. Never used the personal recorder and I don't think I'll have to but it's good to know it's there. 128MB is enough to hold about 30 songs which is plenty for me. Good to know there's room for 256mb worth of future expansion. The radio feature alone makes it better than iPod IMO and for 1/3 the cost. The LCD display is great, it tells me everything I want to know and plays short videos when you turn on and off the machine.All this thing needs is a clock and alarm clock on it and it would rule the world.(...)
The docking station (port replicator) works extremely well as is well worth the price. In combination with another power adapter I have great portability.
This remote can be used for cable, tv, dvr and dvd all in one. You will not need different remotes for the dvd or vcr machine. Also, you can hide all boxes (cable, vcr and dvd machine) behind closed wooden doors and the remote works! It's great.
The Petito 2gb flash drive worked better then I had expected. It is easy to use, and easy to transport.
I tried this brand after having no luck with another brand. The Mad Dog worked beautifully and easily! I already had my hard drive set as a master, so it was ready to go. This is a great product.
I owned this All-in-one product for exactly a year until it stopped working. It showed me an error message of "back cover open". Nothing I did helped resolve the problem and customer support did not help. Though it is user friendly and works well with my iMac, I would never buy brother again.
decent printer, nice for photos. Dead LCD means screen accessible functions lost. I guess i'll have to wrangle with EPSON customer service to get a replacement. Based on previous reviews, I might be sending that back after a few months as well. Perhaps its time to consider an HP.
I bought them for my fiancee and he loves the sound, comfort, and length of the cord.
I've had this camera for a couple of years now and though it has never taken very good photos, it was good enough for the snapshots I take (not much of a photographer) though quite pricey at the time I bought it. I have never used it much but in the last year it intermittently refuses to turn on. It doesn't matter if I have fresh batteries in it or not. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. If I take the batteries out and put them back in that will sometimes get it to work. Regardless, Kodak knows about the problem as I am not alone with this issue but they are doing nothing about it. Frankly, I think Kodak has terrible low end and mid range products (I also have a Kodak AIO that I spent a fortune on that is hardly used and needs new printheads) and their customer service reps are in denial. I'm not sure why they call it "support." Once upon a time when I was young Kodak had one of the best reps around but not anymore. I will never buy their products again. I suggest that you get a better camera from Sony or Cannon. They're better quality for your money.
This product really deserves 4.5 stars but I decided to round down because it does have some quirky flaws. First, the quirky flaws:1) It needs a separate volume control (i.e jog shuttle control), you have to drill down a couple menus before you can change the volume.2) The manual is nearly useless. Seems like it was written in another language then translated back into English.3) When you charge the batteries (I still haven's figured out where they are yet), it doesn't tell you when they are done charging....kinda odd. Maybe that's a firmware issue.4) Headphones are junk, but they usually are. They do have a volume control but I recommend a good sony or seinnheiser pair if listening on an airplane.5) The design is kind of clunky and button design and feel could be improved upon. (I bought it for it's small size and features)The gripes above are few and far between because the product works exactly like it is supposed to (if you're tech savvy). It shows up as another hard drive on your desktop and you can drag and drop as you please. I've used it transport large files back and forth between my laptop and desktop as well as for my music collection. Also, this product is nearly half the size as of the Creative Labs version and in my opinion, has better sound.After doing a lot of research on various internet sites and looking at electronics stores, the Archos stood out. Mine had no problems out of the box and performed perfectly. I haven't tried the recorder function of the player yet but am pleased it has a digital input/output to connect with my stereo at home or in the car. On the average, the internal rechargeable batteries have lasted around 8-10 hours (excellent for a hard drive player). Everything can be organized by folders on your computer or on the player (pretty nice) and you can set up playlists however I group everything by folders. The menus are pretty intuitive and decent. Song information is displayed by the file name and the ID3 tag which is standard.If you want a cool device that doubles as a portable hardrive and recorder, there really isn't anything out there that beats the Archos right now. However, I imagine the IPOD will wants they decide to make it compatible with a PC. Highly recommended despite its flaws!
I used this filter on my trip to lake Titikaka (in the border between Bolivia and Peru). It worked great and my pictures were all the better for that. It won't work miracles and you still need to manually compensate for the added 'darkness' in the picture, so it won't work if you only use your camera in Auto mode. If you know what you are doing though, this will work exactly as expected.
I'm not a "professional" photographer, but I did a great deal of research prior to purchasing. This is a heavy, solid lens with Pro features. It doesn't zoom in great deal more than the 35-135mm lens that came with the 40D body (as would be expected just looking at the numbers), but the real benefit is being able to get an extra 2 stops of exposure than using an f/4 lens without IS. Gets pretty heavy carrying it around on vacation all day, but you get the great shots. No regrets.
I have recently purchased this Samsung DVD-V3500 and i got to tell you the dvd was great! It had lots of features that i liked and i the remote was really easy to use. It was very easy to setup the dvd/vcr player i had no trouble at all. But before you decide on keeping this device check all the functions. I had checked all the functions to make sure they worked and the dvd functions worked great but the vcr did not! The play, stop, rewind, etc. all worked EXCEPT for the STILL function. It came up very blurry and was not a clear image u can barely see anything and i checked to see if it was the tape and was not because it worked excellent on my other vcr player. So the SLOW, and STILL function did NOT WORK. So please check and make sure that all your functions work correctly.
Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41)We have had to replace this product twice in one year, so naturally we now have a different router. We read the customer reviews, and went with D-Link.Isn't it amazing though, how it works so well--Linsys--for some people, and not others? My daughter has had hers for 2 years with no problems. Could it be that we bought it from Wal-Mart, and maybe it's factory seconds that they sell? Just a thought.
I bought the SanDisk 1 GB card for my Kodak 5 megapixel camera. The 32 megs that come in the camera left me with a full memory, so I wanted more. It arrived quickly and installed easily. I'm amazed at how small a gig of memory is these days. My Kodak Dx7590 camera says that it has room for 632 pictures at the 5 megapixel maximum setting. At the 1.8 megapixel setting it says that I can shoot 1,554 pictures before running out of memory. Either of those is way more than I've had a chance to use before returning home and downloading them to my PC.I got the 1gb after comparing all the smaller ones. I did think about buying two or four smaller SD cards instead of the larger one. Now I'm glad to have the whole gig of memory instead of two or three smaller ones. I don't have to carry the extras cards and open the camera in rain or dust.I did some comparison shopping on e-bay and elsewhere and found that the Amazon price, including shipping, was equal or less and it wasn't from some vendor I've never heard of. If you have a camera or other product that takes the SD cards, the price is hard to beat and the convenience of a lot of memory is very nice. As the old computer pros say, "you can never have too much memory."
Received the TOMTOM 300 before date promised in perfect condition even though the box was dented. ( Good packing! )I have used the TOMTOM to go from NYC to Monticello, NY and from Atlantic City, New Jersey to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and home to NYC again. The TOMTOM performed flawlessly in Philly guiding me to the sites I wanted to visit and back to my hotel. I also tested it on routes I knew to see how it would route me if I deviated and it came through with flying colors.The only shortcoming is that the display is difficult to read in bright sunshine. The on-board voice makes up for that letting you know when a turn is coming up. I have a co-worker who has used this device for two years and is very satisfied. I bought it on his recommendation and do not have any regrets.
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 got this camera for one reason - fishing pictures - and it is adequate for that or beach photos. If everything is evenly lit and you don't need to rely on the flash it's OK. And no problem if it gets wet or sandy. By the way, the imaging software that comes with it is bad beyond belief and makes all the pix look worse so don't bother installing it - use whatever you have. It is serviceable and sturdy and will probably never endear itself to me unless I become enamoured of taking pictures in the rain. However, I must say it has an excellent macro capability and if you're not catching any fish you can take nice flower closeups along the bank.
I got a vector 3 years ago and was very pleased with it most of the time. The altimiter is not very useful because it is based off barometric pressure so your reading will vary wildly and you need to keep resetting it. The big flaw with this watch is that in 3 years the face has broken twice. The first time the bezel broke off. Luckly it was still under warranty and they replaced it. Now the faceplate has cracked and is letting moisture in. I don't use the watch for any crazy sports, it's just my everyday watch so the fact that it is broken astounds me. Sunnto have a minimum $85 repair charge, which could go up, so at this stage I'm bowing out with two watch failures in 3 years.
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 :)
If you like to hook your iPod to a stereo, chances are you are using a 3.5mm stereo jack to RCA lead. This cable, while costing roughly the same connects to the dock connector at the bottom of the iPod and provides a true line-out from the device, and not just a tap to the iPod's outputs. This means that the iPod volume control is not involved at all and you use the stereo to control volume. As the signal level coming out the dock connector is matched to what stereos expect at their line inputs, the sound you get using this cable is way better than you get from a cable hooked into your headphone socket.Buy this cable, it is way cheaper than a dock for your iPod, so it does not charge the iPod, but then I don't know of many people who charge their iPods in a dock.
I was given this as a Christmas present and was extremely excited. I am all about computer/digital gadgets. This one is a very nice frame setup and has a beautiful picture, but is so difficult to figure out. The directions tell you nothing but how to turn the frame on/off and not how to navigate the different settings or how to transfer the pictures. After getting very discouraged and walking away my husband picked it up determined to make my present the best for me. An hour later he figured out that you need to create a file on the frame/memory card (I called mine My pictures) then the program on the computer will read that file from the frame, then its just a matter of dragging and dropping pictures from files or digital camera cards onto the frame and/or SD Memory card. I can honestly say I would buy this again because the frame and quality of pictures are wonderful but next time I think I would look at the reviews more closely for user ability.
I tried these gloves out during a couple of recent snowy outings and they work very well. Insulated, yet close fitting enough to allow me to work the controls on my camera. I even was able to wear them under a pair of regular gloves to keep my hands warm until I was ready to use my camera.
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.
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-
This product is excellent. I wanted a replacement as the DVD burner on my Dell PC doesn't want to work anymore. I have tried 4 brands of dvd discs, + and - formats, and they have all come out very well from this machine.I am very pleased with this purchase!!
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.
After using other brands, started using B+W and hooked. Best of the best, just get it. You won't regret your investment.
Quite disappointed when I ran out of things to chop! Quite disappointed when I looked back on more than 12 years spent buying every cheap to semi-"good quality" knife on the market. I just didn't want to spend all that money on a Wusthof even though I KNOW it would be worth it. Then one day perusing the America's Test Kitchen website I came across raving reviews for the Victorinox 8 inch Chef's knife. I pondered the purchase for weeks, not so sure if I wanted to plop down money on something that would cost more to return than to purchase. Then, after fighting with both my Kitchenaid and Cuisinart Chef's knives to cut one measly tomato I had had it! I came straight to Amazon with the resolve to purchase a Wusthof. Well, once again the cheapskate in me set in. I went to the kitchen and measured the knives I found myself reaching for over and over. My cheap no name brand 6 inch santoku. At once I looked for a worthy replacement...yet I still couldn't bring myself to spring for a Wusthof. Then, I stumbled across this beauty. The size I wanted and the price I wanted. Ok, the loss in funds is worth a shot. Boy am I glad I finally buckled under the pressure! This is BY FAR the BEST knife I have ever worked with! I've worked in a professional kitchen before mind you, I've come in contact with some high-quality kitchen tools in my lifetime. Granted I am a petite girl, 5'1 with small hands, yes most prefer heavier knifes but alas, not I. I'm all for building an entire knife set with these babies! BUY THESE KNIVES!!!!!
If you're a portrait photographer.. you need this lens!! In so many words, this lens is amazing in low-light situations, it's fast and images are extremely sharp. The price is incredible for such a great lens; go for it, you won't regret it.
Apparently these are discontinued or for some other reason unavailable. I found my set on ebay. Do what you have to do to find them. I bought them on acution for $25 plus $15 shipping. If you find them for $50, still buy them. These are low-end (in price) with a very good sound. As I write this, I've been listening for about 15 minutes. Way better than standard issue computer speakers. Way!They look funky, so if appearance is an issue you may want to pass.As another reviewer notes, you may have to buy a connector if your computer audio card has a small 1/8th inch style receptacle (don't know the technical name). Radio Shack has this type of jack for about $5 dollars.Also, they have no balance dial on the controller pad. However, these days operating systems come with audio controller software, so you can adjust the balance through your computer.I'm quite satisfied. Don't know why they appear to have been discontinued...but if you're looking for good quality at a modest price, spend the time to track these down.
My husband and I have a brand new puppy and wanted to take "movies" of her to save. This product is everything Mosberger said it was in the Wall Street Journal. Very simple instructions; good quality "movies"; hooks up for viewing to the computer or TV, all steps very simple.
I do like this camera a lot. It takes great photos, the flash charges quickly and the battery lasts a long time.The only thing I don't like is that if the light is low a lot of "dots" show up in the photo?I would recommend this camera
Absolutely perfect camera for someone who doesn't know much about cameras but just wants to take great pictures. Solid, compact little camera that doesn't require rocket science to operate, yet really comes through with results.
This is a well built enclosure. Set up took me all of 15 minutes. I have a 160 GB drive used for back up. I recommend this Thermaltake "Muse eSATA" enclosure.
My previous web cam was a Logitech Quick Cam, and it's served me fine, but I wanted something better. I am not disappointed!Pros:Excellent picture quality.Excellent audio quality reported by listeners.Excellent low-light quality. It is even acceptable with only LCD monitor light, and no other light in the room (ok I have three monitors, but even so).The face tracking and digital zoom are very smooth.Cons: None really, although I can understand why some folks feel that the mounting is a little iffy on some monitors. However there is a screw mount on it, so you can buy your own clamp if you wish to.With my previous set ups, I've always had to use a headset, to eliminate howl-round and echo at the other end. The noise cancelling mic on the camera seems to cure this, and I can use this cam with the built in mic, and my Cambridge Audio speakers, and it works fine. No howl-round here, and I asked all my listeners, and not one could hear any echo.I don't really care less about the accompanying software, although there were options to install it, and I did. It all works as it should, but I really bought this for Skype/IM, and the odd quick snap for a web page. (I have a digital cam and DV cam for proper photos and video anyway).I don't use MS Vista, so I can't comment on that. In fact my next project is to see how well this works on a linux box with Skype, as I'm moving my network over to this OS.Conclusion:This is a webcam. It's not high-end image audio or video hardware. Having said that it does an excellent job at what it's supposed to do. The best I've seen in this price range.I recommend it without reservation.
So I love bass. Often its hard to get a good seal and a confortable fit with the "in the ear" type of speakers. Sometimes small speakers will give you bass sacrificing good mids and highs and often are very expensive. These speakers are INCREDIBLES. I ended up buying more for when these give out. I don't intend to use any other as long as I can continue getting my hands on these.
I bought these a month ago because I work at a computer most of the day and wanted to listen to music while programming. I was looking for something that wasn't outrageously expensive, wouldn't bother my ears if i kept them in for 6-7 hours a day, and provided quality music. The Shure E2c's provided all of these things. They work so well with sealing all outside noise that I have to leave one out so that co-workers don't sneak up on me. I've had problems with cheaper bud earphones irritating my ears after more than a couple hours of use, where as I've had no problem having these in for 6 hours a day. The only drawback is the lack of bass. The mids and highs are very good but as someone who has a JL 10w7 in their car and a HSU VTF-3 HK2 (15 inch sub) for their home theater, the bass is almost non-existent. But I'm mostly listening to alternative music at work, so the lack of bass isn't really a factor for me.
I bought this camera 3 months ago. It's great to have it 2nd-hand... It is easy to use, stable, small enough to carry with convenience. I have focussed on the mid-noon sun with maximum exposure and everything turned dark after that but after a few hours of rest, it could work properly like before. One thing I don't like is that you need a tripod when in closest zoom-in because you can never have steady hands to keep the picture not shaking. It does not have an LCD so you have to keep your eye on the color viewfinder. However, it's worth what it is. With [the money spent], I can't expect to get any greater camera. So it's a good job for less and I am happy with it. If you have more money, better buy a more modern model which has LCD for example.
THIS LITTLE ITEM ARRIVED YESTERDAY AND THE PRODUCT FEATURE LISTED INCLUDES "AUTO-REVERSE"THIS UNIT DOES NOT CONTAIN AND HAS NO AUTO-REVERSE AS LISTED ON THE PRODUCT FEATURE AD ON THE WEB-SITE, SO BACK IT GOES, A REAL SHAME TOO (THAT'S THE REASON I PURCHASED IT)-HAS REAL GOOD TONEAND A GOOD SOUND FROM MAKING A RECORDING BUT WANT & NEED AUTO-REVERSE AND THIS UNIT DOES NOT HAVE IT
Great if you don't really want to solder. Thick wires and gets the job done for remote starters. Very color full too haha
No problems just put in place and ran the setup CD. Works just like advertised. Very pleased with this item. And Amazon shipped it as adverised very two day Prime.
My father loves this, because he doesn't have to be in his boat to fish. If he feels like fishing off the dock he can do so.He loves the product!
I could not be happier with my new Nuvi 360.! It is truly a travel assistant and not just a GPS device. I did not really think I would use the Bluetooth function but now that I have tried it, I love it. The sound quality is just ok but the ease of use more than makes up for it. This little device is so well designed, the touch screen, the menus, the size, it even automatically changes from day to night by just sensing the light. It makes even normal driving safer because it tells me the names of upcoming streeets, long before you can read the street signs. I will not travel without it.
This worked wonderfully for me. I've never installed speakers before and wasn't sure if my speakers would fit these stands. When the package game in, it included three different connectors for all types of speakers. One of them fit mine perfectly!Pros: Cheap, Versatile, Easy to InstallCons: No speaker-wire hole through the stand for cleaner install, the plates that cover the screw holes are very loose and are hard to keep on after your first removal.
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!
Works great for making photo magnets for the refridge, my granddaughter likes to look at and name all her relatives! Great price too.
It couldn't be easier to use. I connected it to USB port on my computer and I used the optional power plug just because I have so many devices being used at any one time. But if I were charging a Bluetooth gadget or something and the computer went down the gadget would still continue to charge. The only port I didn't use was the mini-USB. After I was done connecting all my products to it it worked flawlessly. My only complaint is that the base could be slightly more weighty holding it in place better since the way it is now it will sit based on how the wires connected to it pull or push at it.
it does what they said multi coating is very good and build quality is very good i love it i would recommend it
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
I just bought this because my previous USB hub was not working properly. As soon as I installed it all my peripherals worked perfectly. I have not had it long, so I hope it keeps working well. I will update if I have any problems.
This product was "dead on arrival". It would not transmit. It would charge the iPod, but that is all. I returned it and got a different product.
This is the best keyboard I have ever used. The look, the quality of construction and parts and the general feel make this a bargain for the price. I cannot recommend this enough.
I wanted to like this device. Really. I spent a great deal of time looking at the reviews before I got it.Whats good: battery life, cute, great screen and audio.Whats bad: All functionality is essentially only halfway there...You like IM? GREAT, I hope you like Yahoo or GoogleTalk, because AIM isnt there.You like Skype? GREAT, the sound quality is there. Unfortunately, the "manage my account" button doesnt work and the Skype caller ID functionality doesnt work. Sony tech support is unhelpful.You like the Web? Yup! Mylo's got a browser... At WiFi speeds it should be pretty zippy.... Unfortunately, it isnt. It also doesnt render most pages very well at all. Oh.... and if you go answer an IM while browsing, realize that you have to leave the browser app.... So, you will have to reload your page if you want to browse some more.You like Open source? It is built on Linux, Sadly, it is incredibly closed.. There are some "hacks" but the community doesnt really seem to be trying to build anything for it and there certainly arent dev kits from sony...It has a real pretty screen. The sound quality is good. It is quite possible that as a media player it isnt bad. So, if you want a media player with mediocre and limited skype/yahoo/web functionality -- this is your box. I wanted it to be the device for me. Now I will just be returning it :-(. The fact that nothing seemed to work as it should was a big deal to me.
Yeah - this keyboard's got all the buttons I need for the multimedia center I've made my PC into. And, yeah, the layout of the Home/End/PageUp/PageDown keys did take some getting used to. Unfortunately, I wish I'd saved the receipt for it. I'd had it for just over 5 months and about a quarter of the keys had the letters all but rubbed off. That isn't easy to deal with when you're only a semi-touch typist. I also have several keys that are starting to stick.When I finally got someone at Logitech who speaks a fair amount of English to take my complaint (which was also backed up by an email with a picture of worn keys attached), he said I could get a replacement if I had a receipt. I don't, so I can't.I'm disappointed in Logitech. I'd used their mice for years, until they started bundling have-to-install software with their drivers. Now, with quality/workmanship issues, my money's going elsewhere with input devices. Wish me luck - we all know they don't make things like they used to but geez... I'd hoped to get at least a year or two from this one.
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.
This bag is perfect for my needs (a rebel T3i, battery pack, extra sd card, a pair of glasses,...there is some room left for an extra lens). It's not too big and the all-weather cover is very helpful!
I love this popcorn popper. We eat alot of popcorn in our house and this popper makes the best fluffiest popcorn we have ever had. Youjust put the corn, oil and salt in it and in under 5 min you great popcorn from the microwave
I purchased the Transcend 4GB SDNH (Class 6) Memory card from Amazon and it has work very well in my Canon SD1000 for 640x480 (VGA) videos. That is the supreme test for performance. Great price too!
Unit worked fine until the first power outage, which apparently damaged the unit. After the power returned and for months thereafter, it produced an annoying beeping sound. Replaced the battery with a new one but the beeping continued. Finally had to replace the UPS with one of another brand. I have 2 good UPS batteries looking for a home.
I've had my Here 2 Anywhere since December, and I've never had a problem with it. I love the features, especially the fact that I can program it to alert me when songs come on other stations. Great size, packed full of features. A great value.
I searched high and low to replace my black square Sony dream machine. What I liked about the dream machine was its simple black color and it bright clear display. What I hated was its cheap radio dial and poor reception. Nevertheless, I had it for 10+ years. When I saw this clock radio I was convinced I had finally found the perfect replacement. In many ways I have...The pluses:Great design- Simple, intuitive and classic. The size is very nearly perfect. It has the right weight and it feels extremely well built. Not to mention, it looks great on your bedside table. It was also very nice to find this in charcoal grey. Most clock radio's only come in cheap looking "high tech" silver.Fantastic reception- I live in the Bay Area where the reception is notoriously bad but the BA performs like a champ.Convenient controls- It's super simple to change the time and the alarm. The two alarm feature is really convenient as well. Plus, having a digital reciever makes finding the right station a snap.The minuses:Display- Although I really appreciate the LCD (versus LED which is impossible to see at an angle) the display is just too small. When I roll over I can barely make out the time even though its only 12 inches from my bed.Sound quality-As mentioned elsewhere, this machine is very bass heavy. Unfortunately, this means that it can sound a little muddy. When I wake up I like to listen to talk radio and it kinda sounds like they are underwater.Controls- While the programming controls are great , there is no way to adjust treble. In addition, when the alarm goes off, it locks in the preselected radio station so you need to turn off the stereo and turn it back on again to change the channel.Expense- I got this as a gift. But frankly, it really is pretty outrageous to spend $150 for a clock radio. However, as I said before, it DOES feel incredibly solid and well made.So should you get it?If the price is not a hang up I would say "Yes". While the muddy sound is my biggest complaint, it's elegant look and fantastic features make this alarm clock stand out in a crowd of competitors.
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.
it {does not work well}, it is always resetting, and kicking us off the net, then it takes it 10 minutes to turn back on.....not worth the money. I gave it one star, because it won't let you put no stars.
I have found so far out of all the networking gear whether wireless or wired, Netgear just makes the best stuff and this PCI adapter is no exception. It was easy to setup. You can use the Netgear network assistant or just use the Window Wireless Utility to setup it up (after you install the driver of course). It works flawlessly. A little signal loss up stairs but to be expected due to the houses construction.
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.
As it was made for, I haven't noticed that it exists! ; )I even noticed any distortion or aberration when taking pictures.
This product fits my Vision M:60GB very well. It's easy to work with, easy to slip the player in and out.My only complaint, so far, is that the hole in the bottom for plugging things into the Vision is positioned improperly. I have to fight with the leather to get the charger plugged in. But it isn't bothersome enough for me to care much.
I bought a Iomega Predator but had to return it. Neither me nor a friend could get it working properly. We tried it on two different laptops and usind Win Me and Win 2000. Iomega has a very good customer service website but their people couldn't help.
It does what its supposed to do, in a efficient way. The data transfer rate is pretty good, and this comes very handy for transferring anything. Its worth a buy
These HP ink cartridges are reasonably priced, & prints look good on my HP 1410 All in One. It runs out every 2-3 months for me, with fairly low usage at home, probably prints around 200 sheets/ black cartridge. But this is still way better & cheaper than most other printers out there.
I recieved the cable earlier than expected and works great.Thanks!
This is a great product. After reading the reviews i decided to buy it despite the horror stories. First thing i did was make sure the firmware was up dated and the drivers were up to date. The product has been great. It works perfectly for the dsl i have. I use a linksys pcmcia card and get good range and speed. I love being wireless. The range haven't bothered me. It works fine down stairs in my living room and works out side so it seems fine to me. Set up time was none. It was so easy and fast to do. Buy this product if you want to do what it says.
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.
I bought this printer last week, it was on sale for a few millionBest printer I have ever had.I can definitely say it's the best bang for the buck and you cannot go wrong
This inexpensive UV filter is a cheap insurance policy for the optics of your lens. I carry a couple spares in my camera bag.
The radio works very well as we work out at the fitness place. Nice sound and inside the the Fitness Center works well.
I bought one of these to use with my two Compaq notebooks, both at work and at home, where it shows one of it's major drawbacks, (if one is as consevative as I, in wanting to conserve batteries when not in use) the mouse, powered by two AA batteries, has NO ON/OFF SWITCH, so, when transporting between work stations, one must remove one or both batteries to shut down the unit, which otherwise remains on when not connected to the computer. This may be different when used in conjunction with the charging station (sold seperately) which I have not purchased yet. Disconnecting the receiver and/or removal & replacement of batteries in lieu of a power switch requires resetting the frequency each time the mouse is moved.Another drawback is that the transmitter will not work through the chassis of a metal framed laptop, where the USB ports are either in the rear or on the left side, a problem Targus attempts to solve by including an extention cord (about 6" long, half the lenght really needed).If the transmitter and receiver are not in direct line-of-sight, the advertised three foot range falls off dramatically, causing hesitations and missed or partial click actions. Also, the receiver contains a BRIGHT blue light that FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY with movement of the mouse AND clicking any of the controls, which is HIGHLY distracting when one is trying to concentrate on one's work.Some may complain that the control switches are somewhat stiff, but I prefer a more crisp click action on my controls, which this unit provides. With internal power provided by the two AA batteries, the mouse does suffer somewhat from overweight (a 3V camera battery may have been a better choice), but the loss of that annoying cable drag more than makes up for this.For a fixed station home or office PC, this medium priced optical wireless could be a welcome addition, but it's not the best choice for use with a notebook, especially in portable mode.NOTE:Either Targus has come out with an advanced model(I recently purchased a replacement for the original damaged unit), or I failed to read the fine print in the owner's brochure. The unit DOES have an ON/OFF switch, operated by pressing the "Sync-Up" button on the bottom of the unit for three seconds, which will put the unit in "sleep" mode until the button is pressed again to re-activate it.
I hestitated buying a monitor sight-unseen but with the rebate offer and no shipping charges, I figured I could still come out on top even if problems arose. The ease of installation impressed me and the quality of the picture is truly beautiful.I ran into a problem because my computer runs Windows XP which does not have the correct driver among its plug-and-play selections. The technical support I received from Cornea Systems was TERRIFIC, the technician who helped me was persistent, absolutely determined to make things right.This is a great monitor and Cornea did not hang me out to dry, which is more than I can say for much bigger companies.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!! I am not a digital camera novice so when I read the negative reviews, I assumed they just didn't know what they were doing. Well, I was wrong, this camera is horrible! It takes great shots outside but you can't tell that when you take them b/c of the lack of a viewfinder, it is all but impossible to see the picture you are taking. That's just a minor inconvience though. The major problem is that all of the pictures of my daughter's first 4 months of life are so grainy as to be unusable. This camera is the worst I have ever used indoors. No matter what setting you use, it is terrible! Unless you only plan on using it outdoors in the shade, do not buy this camera! I will never be able to regain those pictures, I hope you make the smart choice & don't have to go thru the same thing.
I was a bit hesitant about ordering this product because I live in the United Kingdom and I thought the international shipping would be expensive. I need not have worried. The shipping was reasonable, the product came in under a week and it really seemed to clear up the scratches on my iPod Nano. I will not try and pretend that the scratches disappeared immediately, you really need to apply about half an hour of time and effort. Also if you have a lint free cloth similar to those used for camera lenses or spectacles or supplied with many mobile phones, this helps a lot. I have also successfully used this product on a Motorola Razr mobile phone, this is a flip phone where the screen can pick up dirt from the keyboard so it has proved very useful in all sorts of ways. You only need a few drops so one bottle of the stuff lasts for ages! I am really very pleased.
I bought this player because I wanted to start doing the mp3 thing and thought that, given the price this would be a good place to start. If the implementation of my plan called for something better, I thought, I could upgrade down the line. I have to say in all honesty that I never loaded a single mp3 into it, because I found it's standard cd playback so lacking. The measure of a good cd player is that it can still play an old or fair-condition cd well. Not this player! The slightest imperfection and it was skipping or out of business altogether. Also, It was very sensitive to shock which annoyed even my daughter when I tried to fob it off on her. It eats batteries like a fiend in anti-skip mode. I gave it two stars because of it's neat features: a line out in addition to headphones out, a backlit lcd. Still, it's nothing if it doesn't do what it's supposed to. I'd look elsewhere if I were you.
I purchased this product from Best Buy and had to return it twice for a replacement. I finally returned to the store a third time due to ongoing problems and even the "Geek Squad" could not get the unit to load files properly from a flash drive. I even took another unit from the store floor display and after nearly an hour of fiddling by the Best Buy staff, they still could not get the floor unit to load pictures properly. I finally exchanged the Westinghouse for a Kodak replacement and had no problems at all with the Kodak unit. This is an extremely frustrating interface for all but experienced computer users. I would highly recommend staying away from any Westinghouse photo frame products.
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.
My family likes to record and burn a lot of home movies. W have gone through a lot of DVDs over the years and these ones are pretty normal. They aren't any better than most, but they definitely aren't worse. We had no trouble with compatibility issues with our computers or DVD players. We bought these originally because they were a good price. If you need a pretty normal, reliable blank DVD, this will do the trick.
ok its a B+W lense filter what more do you want? They are simply the best filter out there. A little more than others but the quality is exceptional. I would rather spend a few more bucks and get something worth it than just waist money.
I purchased this amplifier because the signal from our VHF/UHF roof-mount antenna was being lost in a sea of cables and splitters I recently added to our home.My first test with the new amplifier involved running an extension cord to the roof so that I could connect the amplifier directly to the antenna. To my surprise the results were terrible. Several channels actually disappeared. Others worked poorly.I bundled up the amplifier in anticipation of returning it. But then I had another thought. I wondered if the VHF and FM signals that saturate our valley were being amplified to the point that they were swamping the front end of either the amplifier or our DTV converter boxes. (All I wish to receive are UHF DTV signals.)To test this hypothesis I made a very crude UHF loop antenna (out of a 2' piece of 12 gauge copper wire and a 300-to-75-Ohm balun) and plugged it into the amplifier. Everything worked great! Every TV in the cable/splitter chain had a fine signal on all DTV channels.So my conclusion is that this amplifier works fine. In fact it works too well at VHF frequencies. If all you want to receive and amplify are UHF signals and you live in an RF-saturated area, you need to use a UHF-only antenna with this amplifier.
I bought and returned two other digital FM transmitters for my iPod before discovered this one. The "easter egg" that allows you to tune down to 87.9 or 87.5 (just tune up from 107.9 while holding down the two right set buttons - don't try this while driving!) is a lifesaver in an urban area with a crowded FM band. The ones that are tuneable from 88.1 up really suck here in Atlanta.
this is a real piece of garbage please dont buy this it doesnt evn work at all.beware dont be a sucker and purchase this
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.
After using RioVolt about a week, I regret buying it. Before I purchased it, I read a lot of good reviews about it. I wonder whether or not those reviews were sent by Rio's own people. First of all, there is no reminder about upgrading the firmware on Getting Started Poster. You must get that info. from one of the installation cd's that comes with RioVolt. The Manual (22 Pages) on the cd doesn't tell you everything you need to know about navigating the features. The worst thing is you have no access to the newest manual online! You have to download it. I can live with that ,too. But the manual is exactly the same!! Unless you read some of the FAQ's in Rio's web site, you will never find out that by pressing and holding EQ button you can see all those extra features!! ... Their tech support is another story. After sending them a detailed e-mail( I couldn't program the darn thing to play let's say tracks 14-25 (second album on a 107 song CD-R with MP3 files), they responded with a solution for a completely different type of problem and a player (Rio 600 and Rio 800). ... The player randomly plays tracks instead of starting with the first track. Musicmatch Jukebox Plus that I used to rip my own store purchased CD's and burned CD-R's play perfectly on different computers. Tracks 001-002-003 and so on. I can accept a cheap looking case (after all the player that I was after!)and ear buds. But poorly written manual and bad Tech Support are not acceptable....
Works well. I bought two, and the shipping cost was higher than the cost of the items. Would have been happy with standard letter 1st class mail for less than one dollar, as items are inexpensive and light. Also was under the impression that free shipping applied, but it turned out that camera, case and memory cards came from three different sources, and only one had free shipping.
I use this with my work. I'm in labor & delivery and the Mother's love the quiet music I play. The portability is great and I love the remote. I can be in another part of the room and if need I can adjust sound and song easily. Would I purchase this again? YES
I bought this product to replace a lost Sony Bean and I was surprised at the ease of use. The Sony Bean took some learning but with the ring around the mp3 player to controls are almost innate. The sports functions, the pedometer and the calorie counter are also easy to use and understand. Sometimes the more functions an mp3 player is the harder it is to use but not this one. With the armband included the mp3 player is ready to use once you get your music loaded.
I bought this for my iPaq 3650. It works great but it adds a lot of bulk. As most of iPaq owners know, the iPaq is slitly bulky by itself, so when you add the CF Exp. Pack it's even bulkier. It is a great acessory, it has lots of advanteages (especially if you use your iPaq as an MP3 player a lot) It makes life easier! The only con is the bulkyness.
The V-lux does many things right, and the disadvantages are minor.After spending an hour with the camera in my living room this evening, I am very impressed with how well it is designed for convenient use. Although the camera manual is over 100 pages long, I only had to check it two times to access all of the needed photographic controls. The lens zoom is controlled by a smoothly rotating mechanical ring, just like an SLR zoom lens. Autofocus, macro focus, and manual focus are switched with an easily accessible switch on lens barrel. There's also a focus button right below that switch to engage the autofocus even when in manual mode. This is terrifically useful.All of the common settings are quickly accessible through the function button, and no matter what you're doing with settings or picture review, partially pressing the shutter release returns instantly to shooting mode. Again, it's very well thought out as a photographer's tool.The image stabilization is very effective. I was able to hand hold shots in my living room at 1/5 of a second with little evident camera shake in the photograph. Of course it cannot overcome all shaking, and not all photos were free of some blur from shaking, but I was very pleased with the improvement.The lens is remarkable. If you've ever used a 12x zoom on an SLR (like one of those Tamron or Sigma zooms) you might not expect much from such a lens design. Leica have lived up to their reputation, however, with this lens. It provides sharp, contrasty images with very little curvature of field (slight at the widest angle and gone quickly as you zoom in). There is no evident vignetting.The body of the camera is sturdy with an actual, solid door over the connectors (not one of those flimsy pieces of rubber found on most cameras). The camera balances well, and with a hand under the lens for support it's easy to hold steady. The lens barrel is metal, and the provided lens hood fits securely (with the lens cap still useable while the hood is in place).The fact that the LCD screen swivels down rather than to the side is another very well thought out design that is uncommon. The LCD screen remains more centered on the body when it's folded down, encouraging a more stable hold on the camera. It also more easily allows shooting from the waist than cameras with screens that fold out to the side. This can make it more easy to take candid photos, for example.The two most common negative comments about the V-lux 1 are that the photos can be noisy and lose detail at ISO above 200, and that there is no reason to pay more for the Leica version of the camera compared to the Panasonic version (FZ-50).The images taken above ISO 200 are better than I expected from the reviews, and the issue is really no different for other digital cameras with small sensors (e.g. almost everything that is not a full-sized SLR). The image sabilizer, however, allows using a lower, less noisy ISO in many situations when one would otherwise turn up the ISO. Also, it's important to remember that the online reviews tend to concentrate on the full-size appearance of photographs on screen. The actual printed photographs will look much better. If you really need noise-free images at high ISO then you'll get a full SLR. The V-lux is not trying to compete with that niche use. For taking indoor shots at family dinners for printing at normal sizes (up to 8x10, for example), the noise at higher ISO shouldn't be a big concern in my view. When I used film cameras (a Leica M6 for many years), I shot more than 80% of my photographs on ISO 100 slide film. The V-lux 1 provides excellent results at ISO 100 (essentially identical to a full SLR by objective measurement), and a lot more control and versatility than my old M6 (a traditional mechanical rangefinder camera with seriously good Leica lenses).The other criticism made in reviews is that the Panasonic version is less expensive for the same camera. They certainly share the same lens and body, but Leica has adjusted the image processing to provide more smooth jpeg images, use less aggressive noise reduction (to retain more detail at ISO above 200), and to match the color and contrast characteristics of traditional film shot with Leica cameras. I miss the color palette of Leica lenses that I used to see in my photographs with my Leica M6, and I'm very glad that the V-lux is tuned to provide that. To me, this is a significant advantage since the rich but not cartoonish or unatural Leica color rendition is unique and beautiful. In addition, Leica includes an SD card that holds about 80 photographs at maximum resolution. I'll get a 2Gb card, but this is a very useable backup.All in all I'm extremely pleased. The V-lux 1 is a real photographer's tool capable of producing results like a full SLR in over 80% of the situations that I would encounter. And in the other 20% it still performs quite well (as well as any non-SLR digital camera) for modest-sized prints and for use online and in e-mail. The tradeoffs, in my view, are minor.Addendum: I just got the Lowepro Rezo TLZ 20 case and the camera fits perfectly inside (I don't use the camera strap). The top is a bit stiff, but otherwise the case has a soft interior, an unobtrusive storage flap for extra memory cards, and is about the most compact case there is for the camera (it seems comparable to the much more expensive Leica case).
I've enjoyed the er-4s by etymotic for 4 years now and yes, they are In Ear Monitors. They are True Reference In your head phones. They are as good as your source, garbage in=garbage out, my friends. These are amazing and the best your gonna get. So if you can get past the in your ear canal thing-you will not be let down. They do take an amp to really shine-if your going out of a ipod or other digital source then go for the er-4p-you wont get the audiophile experience out of the er-4p but you can always get the p to s adapter later...enjoy! Thank you to Etymotic and here's hoping these babies are always around...go ahead and experiment with headphones but use these IEMs for referencing of the source. If the source doesn't sound good on these then you've got a bad source or a bad link in the sound chain.
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.
Need another mic to play two player - the game and mic are a ton of fun!
(Addition: They just arrived. Wanted to say that the green, which I was hoping would be a more sporty bright or lime green, is darker than photo. Definitely a darker avocado green, in case you want to match something. But they sound great, better than my previous pair.)I cannot wear earbuds--they hurt like crazy. If I just set them in my ears, they fall right out. Any way that I try to fit them in my ear so they stay, they hurt. At my desk, I have a nice set of headphones for listening to music, and having something that covers my ears is a bonus for keeping out the noise from other cubicles.But for working out, walking around, stuff like that, I want something lighter. I have a tiny clip-on iPod Shuffle for my workouts and I want earphones that are equally small and unobtrusive. Also, how do I say this? I want something with minimal skin contact so it gets less sweaty. And something that stays in.These Sony ones are great! I have been using an identical Sony model for the last 2 years. I recently caught the cord on something at the gym and they got yanked pretty hard and the sound quit on one side--my bad, not Sony's. So I tried my back-up pair (Audiology) but I had to crank the volume way up to hear and they were hard to get on and needed a lot of fiddling to get settled on my ears. I miss my Sonys!! So I am back to order a new pair, plus some extras so I will have them on hand.What do I like about them? The sound is decent (not fabulous, but good for the price). They are easy to slip on and off, and easy to set the earbud portion firmly in the ear canal opening (you can tell when you have it right because you hear the best/loudest sound). It doesn't fit too tightly in the ear--they just rest there, and the ear "hooks" keep them in the right spot--so they are comfortable and also stay put. Not just for running--they are pretty good about staying in place even when I am stretching and my head is upside down. They are lightweight, and there is nothing resting on the top of my sweaty head or back of the neck. I am so glad that Sony is still making this shape.I am buying them in green and in white :-) I'm glad Amazon ships fast!
I listen to audio books while mobile -- walking, yard work, cleaning. I can't tell you how many cassette tape players I've dropped and broken because they fell out of the tape player carrier. That will never happen again due to Tune Belt. The pocket is secured shut by a 4"x7" strip of Velcro. The belt itself is wide, very comfortable, and adjustable. I highly reccomend this product.
I received the printer ink in a timely manner, and was very pleased with the item.
The Sansa players, especially this one and the newer 8gig model, give you everything you need at half the cost of the iPod and they sound good too!
I almost did not buy this player based on the product reviews, but I decided to give it a chance anyway because its Sony. All of the complaints that I read about this product said that the sonic stage software is impossible to load songs onto the player because sony assumes that you are a music pirate. All you have to do when installing the software is read, it asks you if you want your music validated, JUST SAY NO! I think the sonic stage software is better than crappy itunes, it easier to use it does everything for you automatically once you tell it how you want it to convert your files. This is a great player I am replacing my Nano with this, I prefer the music quality its nice to actually hear some bass and it looks really nice. All you have to do is read while your installing.
These headphones are great! They isolate outside noises perfectly and have a pretty good bass sound. I use them for playing guitar and they are awesome. Love them!
OK, this product has some good attributes which some other reviewers have not covered or vaguely mentioned. First, the self-lifting faceplate. Yes, it lifts up on it's own. Which means it has a pressure center latch/button you must push to open the face; a very nice feature. This unit's faceplate tint is a light champagne hue which allows you to easily see the display on your stereo in full daylight. If you have a stereo that uses a fluorescent display, then you were probably like me with my old splash-guard that had a very "sunglasses" dark tinting requiring you to open it up each time to view your display; a slight nuisance, but a nuisance nonetheless. Why your stereo needs sunshades is beyond me, since you should have a marine rated player which means it has all the UV protection elements a well designed marine player should have. Sure it comes without instructions, but so does a pair of jeans, and you know how to put those on correctly...right? It does come with a stick-on foam "seal." That seal is way to thin to compensate for any large differences in the fascia mount. It is good for a template, but not much else. I used a much thicker EPDM rubber weatherstrip that can be easily found at any hardware supply. Even with that, I added a bead of 100% Marine Silicone to add safety redundancy.
It's hard to be able to adjust to my ear (normal). The microphome won't stay close enough to my mouth in order for people at the on the other end to hear me. After trying a few times I found out the it helps to use the clip on the cord to attach away from the ear you are using to pull against it.It brings the microphone closer to my mouth.I would buy a bluetooth if I new it would work with my Panosonic cordless phone. Overall, for the price it's okay!
I absolutely adored my SD600 Elph. The video quality was amazing. Yet I had troubles as well taking photos indoors and in low light, and when I could, they often came out grainy. This is completely contrary to all of the reviews I read. I did hours and hours of research before buying this camera (Thanks a lot, C-Net).Now, 13 months after I bought it, I find myself just arrived in Peru, and here for the next three months, with no camera, because the lens is jammed and the camera won't even turn on now. So, I either have to buy some weird brand of camera here in Peru for three times the price, or not have any photos of Peru at all. Actually, I can't even buy a camera, since I don't have the money for it, so I guess the photos will only be those in my memory.My advice... buy something more durable.
I received this product in the same order as advertised. The vendor shipped the item promptly - and it arrived in a very short time in very good order. This was a good transaction.
This lens is a one of the best reasons to get a Canon SLR in the first place. Incredibly sharp, fast focusing, solidly built, and wonderful bokeh (out of focus blur). I find it more useful than the 50 f/1.4 all around, but some prefer the later indoors if they want more distance from their subjects. This and the excellent 10-22 EF-S is all I use. See several dozen long reviews here:http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=32&sort;=7&cat;=2&page;=1
I am happy with my new GPS. It is almost perfect. On 100 tries he will get the correct location and solution in 98 cases. Pretty impresive.
I should have listened to the reviewer who said the motor was noisy. I'm very disappointed with this cassette player. I like to listen to relaxation tapes at night, and I need to move the unit far away from me just to use it, because otherwise the motor sound is too distracting.
I like that this unit keeps the iPod charged for grab-and-go convenience.If you like to ROCK OUT (w0o0o0o0!), this isn't the unit you want. The drivers distort at sound levels required for a good mosh. I wouldn't recommend it for keggers on the deck either.But if you need a unit for the kitchen or while you're getting ready in the morning, this thing does a fine job. At conversation volumes, the sound is defined and respectable.I love being able to change songs from across the room with the remote while I'm making dinner.And if a friend brings over an MP3 player, you can plug it into the back with the included cable and listen to music as well.I don't use it, but if you have a video iPod this thing also has a video out RCA connector so you can watch video on a larger external TV.The thing looks snazzy, too.
I purchased this card because I needed the record speed found in Class 6 cards. However, when I received the card and checked the internal information of it, I found that it was in fact a Class 4 card labeled as a Class 6 one. Transcend did not return my email concerning this issue.
Solid, sturdy keyboard. More then I expected for the price. Will look for more Saitek keyboards in the future when the need arises.
I bought this for my hubby so he could listen to decent music on the plane and when he runs. The sound is amazing, it could be a little louder but it's still crystal clear.
I bought this tripod to go with an Orion Short Tube 80T telescope that I gave my mom for bird watching in her back yard. It's fairly light but has a little too much plastic on it for my liking. For her it will work great since it will most likely stay open and in a short stance without the very thin bottom set of legs extended and won't be moved around much. I'm a little rougher on my gear and move it around a lot and I doubt it would last long for me before something broke. My personal tripod is a Vanguard CT-28SS and it is built like a tank and I expect a long life with it but of course is cost four times as much and didn't include a head.The bottom line is, if you are looking for something inexpensive that will be used sparingly with a light camera or telescope then this will probably work for you. Other than that you might want to look for something a little sturdier.
My job has been technology related for years, but I've avoided getting a PDA. My reasoning was that if I couldn't remember a phone number or address by heart, then it wasn't really that important.But now that I have one I take it with me everywhere. Download AvantGo and have lots of news and other stuff handy, and get a doc reader and download free ebooks. I even bought an Eyemodule to play around.Get one!
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.
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!!
This is a great set of headphones. There very stable on your head with no pressure points and the sound is great with very little distortion compared to some other headphones I've had. They're pretty durable too. I typically run 20-30 miles per week and have used them rain or shine for the past few month with no problems. They are green...but you once they're on your head who cares.
My bags were just getting to old. Of course I've had them for a while now and they've gotten all wrinkly and loopsided. Age can do that. I needed a new bag. Something that reminded me how good it felt to be a young engineer working with blissful bag full of promise and hope. Honestly, I had giving up. But then while looking for e-clips by chance or a forgotten prophecy of the oracle at Delphi, I stumbled across a new bag. Could it be this simple? Just one click my way to a new bag? Well, in life we have to take risks; so...here we go!When they arrived in a well packed box, I just could quit holding them. Can you imagine! A new bag to put my electronic spheres in! No unsightly wrinkles or loopsidedness that my old bag had. I'll be honest, sometimes I just spend quality time looking at these in a inspection mirror. I know some folks say that only engineers are concerned with such things but I know that when they get my electronic spheres in a new static free bag, I can see the look on the faces and that makes it worth it. Thank antistatic bags! You've renewed my vim and vigor as a engineer.
Well, I thought that this product would cool down my notebook, but I think it only had a marginal effect, and that was only when the fans were at maximum speed.
Trust the reviewers here, and spend the 3 1/2 bills. Quick, don't think about it, just do it. Wow. A night and day experience. Be prepared to burn a few days re-listening to your music.Edit: After living with these for several days, and wasting hours when I should have been doing something productive . . . my opinion is totally . . . the same. Wow. The spectrum of music I played went from NIN to Maria Callas, ambient to metal, and everything sounded great. Fingers could be heard squeaking on strings from Nick Drake's quietest songs to Kurt Cobain's loudest. They roar and they whisper equally well. I had no conception something this small could sound like that. And there are even better (more expensive) earphones than this? Jeez.PS: The foam inserts are great for physical work, they stick very well. You may have to secure the foam to the inner sleeve with a drop of glue (not while on the phones needless to say). Anyway, it appears UE has dropped them, and two outside suppliers show them as out of stock. Therefore, if you like them too, you might track some down if you can and load up.PPS: Who's the guy dissing all the positive reviews? A competitor?
After 8 months, the printer failed. So far, this apparently happens to most people, and some people have found success with getting a new DIMM with new firmware. To me, this is absolutely ridiculous. For how much I paid for this thing, it shouldn't just stop printing. There is a problem with the power save where you have to manually power cycle the printer to get it to print. And sometimes that doesn't even work. Very frustrating. I am going to have to buy a new printer now. What a waste of money.
This mouse is excellent, the ergonomics are great, it works well at far distances, and is very accurate. I love the aspect of not having to worry about batteries anymore with the wireless mouse, while using one, the other is always charging and is always ready for the extremely quick swap. I purchased this when it had a rebate, but I am really happy I did. Used to have a wired mouse logitech mouse, and I even like this one better, was a little concerned that the accuracy might not be good because it was wireless, but it wasn't. And it looks great.
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.
The Shure e2c headphones I purchased does the job and does the job wonderfully. The oreder process from start to recieving product was excellent, Id do it again!!!
I bought this to protect my new lens for my Canon XSI. It works well and was a great price.
The product never came. I paid more in the shipping than the actual product and it never arrived at my place. Very dissapointed.
The Good:- You get a 400 disk DVD changer that clears up a heck of a lot of space for those DVDs that are laying around.- This changer supports HDMI with DVD upconversion to 1080i.- The audio and video quality on the unit is great.- If you want to enter titles into the Sony database software (in the unit), you can connect a standard PS2 keyboard!The Bad:- The Sony disk software isn't great, and it's recommended you use something else.- On the newer 995 once you are in the Sony disk software menu you can't type in the disk you want to go to. You have to scroll down page-by-page! (Note: This is different than the previous 985 version, where you could. Sony made a mistake here! There is a workaround, but it's not very intuitive.)- Confusing remote- The unit is very big, and with the additional space the motor takes up sticking out the back it's not going to fit in most cabinets.Comments:Well you've probably read all of negative comments about the included Sony software, slow disk access, etc. and many of them are valid. But I think the benefits definitely outway the negatives.- Yes the Sony Software isn't very good, but the easy workaround is put the titles into a computer database and make a printout.- As for the slow disk access, keep in mind this baby is spinning a tray that holds up to 400 disks and that takes time. And really it's not that long, it just seems that way since you're not spending your time hunting the disk you want to watch, putting it in the DVD tray, etc.- The unit "is" very big, but other than the motor sticking out the back the size can't really get much smaller. i.e. A 400 DVD tray is physically going to take up a fair amount of room. Can't get around that!Conclusions: Overall the Sony DVPCX995V is an great unit and does the one thing we all want - clear up the clutter! Yes there are things Sony could have done better, but that's true for almost any product. For the price and performance it's definitely a good unit to have.One additional note: If you are going to move the unit be very careful, and it is suggested to remove all of the DVDs before moving. Each of the disks is only sitting in a narrow slot, so if you tip the unit too far or shake it they will come out (which means jamming the unit if it has to spin the DVD tray!). If you do happen to do this (which I did when I moved from one house to another), you "can" remove the top of the player to get to the bad disks. This "may" void your warranty (don't know), but it's easier than trying to ship the unit back with all of your DVD's.
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.
It failed Dragon Naturally Speaking's sound tests, tests easily passed by the cheapo mike included with the program. And just try to return it. Antonline stonewalls, Plantronics doesn't respond at all.
Placed this next to the TV station to share the Internet connection between the xbox 360, Apple TV, Pioneer Receiver, and Sony Blu Ray Player. It worked great. Using a switch also allowed these devices to stream videos form computers on the rest of the network. This didn't work when I was using an extra wireless router which I had to do the same connection sharing. This is because the devices with the router had their own network where they couldn't access the computers in the house for streaming.
These were everything and more than I expected. They are lightweight and very comfortable to wear for extended periods. Even with the volume up, I can still hear outside of the headphones if someone were to come to the door or if the phone rang.
I had not done an MP3 player yet. I have a 400 disk CD player and didn't see the point. This one finally made me make the plunge. Like a few other posters, I spend considerable time on the road and in airports, so listening to talk shows on-demand was very appealing. Plus, this is the only MP3 player that I could find with AM radio. I ordered it from Amazon with free shipping. It arrived in two days. Outstanding.I had it running in a few minutes. I did not need to look at the instructions. Unfortunately, Amazon only sells the 128MB version, so I quickly identified that I needed to get an expansion card. A few of the reviews on this site mention that the 2 GB card works fine, so that is what I bought. Note that I discovered the card needs to be formatted via a computer connection with FAT protocol (another poster says FAT 32, which made my unit crash).Here is the bottom line: I now can record talk shows throughout the week to carry them with me. I also have hundreds of songs that can be played and still have a full GB for other things. It functions as a digital voice recorder, so I can record reminders to myself. I am only using the internal memory for new albums - the memory card for recordings and songs.Regarding concerns from other reviews: (1) the reception is fine for local stations (2) it plays MP3, WAV and RVF files (2) it appears on the computer as a new drive, so loading songs is drag & drop.Great unit. I would have given it five stars, but I haven't had it long enough to vouch for its long-term quality.
These are great for working out at the gym. I can not tell you that these are going to give you tremendous sound. The sound is tinny as other reviewers have already noted so if you want true symphonic sound keep on looking. However, if you want a set of headphones that fit, won't hurt your ears (either inside or outside) even if you wear them for hours, and won't fall off your head, these are the headphones for you! Well worth the small investment. I have now used these headphones for about six months. They have really stood up well to daily use. Best investment I ever made in headphones! I have tried a wide range of headphones over the past year in an effort to find some that I can live with when running (I do about 20-30 minutes of exercising, twice per week), using an elliptical trainer, and/or weight lifting (10+ h a week). I wear eye glasses and have had a hard time with ear buds because so they fall out, or traditional over-the-head headphones (slide off when doing situps, etc.). I found out about the Sony MDR-J10 headphones through the reviews posted here on this site and decided to give them a try.
Have been using other than epson ink and had lots of problems. This was shipped to me fast and works just fine. I am sure I will do business with this vendor in the future. Thanks for the fast shipping
I have tried two of these cards from Amazon, and neither has worked with my Dell 8100 running Windows 2000. Eventually, not having endless time to resolve the problems, and getting sluggish and frankly useless tech-support from DLink via their website, I gave up and am getting a refund.Don't waste your time on this worthless piece of junk.
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.
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.
It does everything, but you need a PC to playback the sound with the video recording. Audio and video recording is easy. Can be used as PC cam. It is not too small so easy to hold and shoot, but light and nicely designed for the hand and for travel. Can easily switch between functions, delete images, safeguard images, work with images and flash. My photo tech said the photos look arty and professional at times. You can get many different effects by changing settings, which is easy to do. Can insert a SD card for huge number of photos on the road. Takes low light very well, even without flash. Auto features. I used it for 2 years and have some really fine and unique images. The downside: It can be touchy with lighting situations. Take care to avoid solarized images. Sometimes psychedelic looking poster images. Some people really like its color saturation. Have to set it for best pictures, even though it has easy auto settings, including auto flash. You can have lots of fun with it, but if all you want is snapshots, this is still worth the money until you can afford something over one hundred dollars. It does not eat up batteries the way higher end cameras do. Uses four triple AAA batteries. Very inexpensive to use. Dramatic non-flash pictures are possible.
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.
This is a very nice small thin camera bag for certain digital cameras. It has a shoulder strap (a necessity) and a pocket for an extra card and/or batteries. It is in constant use because it works. It zips shut, but has easy access to camera quickly. It is great.
If you are one of the seemingly few people who are frustrated by the proprietary nature of the advertising giant that is the Apple IPod, than I would strongly recommend this product. I've had mine for over a year now (standard for all of my reviews) and it is still going strong. I run with it regularly and I'm no slouch when it comes to sweating. I previously owned a Rio Carbon which lasted only a few months. The Sansa however has been a wonderful replacement. I can use Windows Media Player to maintain and sync my playlists. It is quite easy and efficient. Avoiding the contagion of IPod does have some disadvantages (hence the four stars). For one, while nice and tidy, the design is not as small as some of the newer devices such as the Sansa Clip or IPod Shuffle. Though this may only be a concern to joggers. You can however play videos which you can not do on those other designs. Finally and probably the most obvious drawback is the lack of readily available accessories. They are available, just not at the normal big store retail sources. Overall though, it's a great product which I ended up purchasing twice, one for myself and the other (6 months later) for my wife. She loves it as well.
This coffee pot is wonderful. The coffee stays hot and tasty. This is the 2nd one that I've had - the first one lasted about 9 years and was used every day, several times a day. Would definitely recommend!!
I love this camera. I bought it over a year and a half about from another website and paid $280. Why is it now $500 everywhere I look? I used this camera all the time, though I have to say it was a bit heavy and not nearly thin enough to keep in my purse.I am highly disappointed with Amazon's and many other online retailer's price with this camera. $500 is absolutely ridiculous considering I paid almost HALF of that over a year and a half ago. It's a great camera, I'll give you that, but I think you can get similar quality with another brand and newer model.I am most disappointed with it's short life. It worked great while I had it until I had it on my tripod. I knocked it over on the CARPET and it dropped in slow motion. It barely hit the ground and managed to jam the lens in. I did every suggestion online. I even took the camera and lens apart. It won't budge. It's $160 to fix so I thought it'd be the same price to buy a new one. It's not.My conclusion? It's a great camera, but not worth this "new" price. The fact that the lens jammed this easily was a shock, and even more of a shock that this camera costs TWICE what I paid for it OVER A YEAR AND A HALF AGO!!!
I purchased this Analog Standard Cassette Transcriber with attachments in Sept.through Amazon and company that was selling the product. Started using it and it worked great. Next time I used it I could not get the foot pedal to work. Called the company that I bought it from through Amazon and they were absolutely wonderful. Fred helped me to discover what the problem was, I returned it, they fixed it, and sent back to me within 7 days along with a check to cover my postage for return. Fred, I could not have asked for better customer service!! Thank you!! And I would recommend to anyone to purchase this kind of product through Amazon. GREAT customer service!!!
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.
This adapter is advertised as a 300mbs adapter. but its just outdated and doesnt perform the way its supposed to.either get a newer pcie adapter or get a wireless range extender, this adapter has seen better days.
We love our headphones. My 6 year old and 4 year old use them in the car and around the house. They fit well and have excellent sound.
I received this camera as a Christmas present from my very well meaning husband. Unfortunately he buys on a whim and doesn't do the weeks of research I do before buying something. Had I done the research I would have skipped this camera. I have an older Olympus Camdedia which I paid and arm and a leg for 4 years ago and I love it. However, it is big and bulky and I hated carrying it around on our numerous family vacations. I wanted something I could grab, slide into my purse and go without weighing me down. I was very excited when I opened the camera and saw how small and nice it looked. I also liked that you can also buy an optional telephoto lens to use with it, which is unheard of in this class of cameras.But then I started taking pictures of my children opening their presents. I had to delete at least 7 out of every 10 pictures because they were blurry! Yes it was a lower light situation in our living room at 5am, but these were really bad! My Olympus took excellent low light pics with sharp detail and wonderful color. Ok, I thought, I just got the camera and was probably not using it on the correct settings. I tried EVERY setting with the same results and horrible red-eye!Then I took it to where my children were doing indoor rock climbing. The room was very well lit with natural sunlight due to the huge windows all over the room. I would not have even needed a flash with my Olympus. However, almost every picture was blurry and all the kids had red eyes.I am so unhappy with this camera. I guess I will be forced to lug my bulky Camdedia around with me still. Unfortunately my husband did not save the receipt or the box so I am stuck with the camera. Looks like my 11 year old daughter will have a crappy camera to take on field trips and stuff.
I have bought one Finepix F700 and it broke down after about 3 months. The pictures it takes are completely blurred, out of focus and yellowish. After making some researches I discovered that a few other buyers have had the same problem. You can make your deductions by yourself, I won't buy another one for sure.
With it's new 7x zoom in both video mode and photo mode you can throw away your old video camera. This is all you need. I had the previous version of this Exilim and loved it. This is the newer version with extra features and smaller with slightly smaller screen (so what). But a large screen is easier to break when you think about "man-handling" the camera.OK, let's see I tried it and love it. I like the new 7x zoom. Let's face it, those 3x zooms on digital cameras are virtually useless anyhow. This has a real zoom that the lens does not pop out; which is great. It can zoom while you're shooting videos. The videos are great and I like the new wide screen mode for you HDTV format screens. I like the wide screen mode for any TV because it is better resolution.I like the new anti-shake mode too.It's easy to learn. Some people don't like having to use the cradle the camera sits in when you upload pictures; but listen, it's charging the batteries while it's uploading at the same time- no need to pull out a charger and plug it in to another outlet. It also has a nice little button on that cradle; plug in the video cable to a TV and it plays back with fades and, get this with music for a quick TV show before you upload the pictures and videos on your computer and edit your movie later with video editing software like Adobe Premier or the baby free "Lead" video editing software included.OK how about video editing. OK with the new wide screen video mode at the higher resolution (.MOV Quick Time file) it will eat up more memory on you chip than using the LP mode. With the regular LP mode it makes a .AVI video file. That's good for using your Premier Elements 2.0 family version video editing software for faster imports. Now if you shoot in the wide screen mode it then makes a .MOV video file which means your Premier Elements 2.0 family version video editing software software will take a longer time to import the MOV file in. That's OK, be patient. It's worth the time for a great higher resolution video with wide screen. So cool. Will fit nice if you have a wide screen HDTV.Here is a tip about shooting and importing the .mov video files. If you decide to shoot in wide screen higher resolution mode (fine), then bring the video files one at a time. Yes bring only one .mov video file into your video editing software (at a time) and let it take more time to bring it it. Then render it save your project (in the video editing software) and then bring in another.MOV video file.You can bring in several video files if you shoot your video in LP Mode, because it makes a slight lower, but acceptable, resolution .AVI video file.But this camera and you will love it.
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.
This product arrived on time and it is great accessory for my digital camera, has a pocket for the camera, a case for the memory and charger and an extra outside pocket for an extra charger.
Great starter camera that is very user friendly with absolutely no learning curve. Extremely sturdy unlike new more sophisticated models.
I like my squares to display as squares, and on this widescreen monitor I get rectangles.There does not appear to be a way to revert to normal screen width, so on a desktop you have to turn your head back and forth to read the stretched out screen.NOT good for office work. Might be OK for viewing DVDs of movies, but that is really all I can think of as a use for this fairly expensive monitor.OH, the 8mps refresh rate is not great.
These are incredible. I do macro photography so I bought a +7, a +4 and a +2. I stack them in the order of highest power to lowest (7, 4, 2). The macro photography I can do with these is unbelievable. I personally feel that these out perform some of the professional macro lenses. Here are the results. [...]
This set started shutting itself off intermittently a week after I bought it. When the repairman came, however, it worked perfectly. Then 5 months later it started shutting itself off as soon as it was powered on, and this time the repair is costing $225- for a set that's less than 6 months old!
I've been using this receiver for a week and i find it very easy to use. I like the combination of the tuning knob and the digital readout. It's useful to have two standby modes, too. The reception is quite good for a radio this size and price. If you will be using it with an AC Adapter try to find the recommended one, otherwise you might have some noise in some frecuencies. Even if you didn't see it in the specifications in the web page, it also has a connection for headphones. Very good choice.
This player cannot load music from a Mac. It also cannot load music from a Linux computer. This player also will not load music from outside of the US. Buy something else.
This camera comes with no install instructions, and you are left guessing if it needs power all the time, or just when you are in reverse. Also, the installation drillbit they include would do good to cut through paper, let alone a bumper. This burned up before hardly making a scratch in my bumper.The low light rating is also a joke. You really can't see anything if it is near dark, let alone dark. I guess you get what you pay for -
I got a booster that required connection to my router and it does not have any ports for that purposeso replaced it with this one that sits separate from my PC in a room closer to the front of the house.Tt increased the reception bars on my wife's laptop considerably and was a snap to set up.
I picked this system because it was an all-in-one system. It gave me the DVD, the reciever/decoder and the speakers all in one package at one great price. I love it---easy installation and great sound and picture---at a great price. The small speakers are great for limited space. The only think keeping me from a 5 rating is that one of my CDs was not &quot;recognized&quot; by the DVD player (it was a store-bought music CD). But all others where fine and after viewing about 5 DVDs and listening to a few CDs, no problems have been encountered.
First off...make sure you have a UDMA compliant camera or you will be spending extra money that won't offer any benefit. If you're camrea doesn't supprt UDMA, don't come back here and whine that it's slow. In fact it may cause problems but from what I've read those are few and far between.Secondly, the Extreme IV is actually rated at 45MB/s now (UDMA). If you order a card and it's not 45MB/s, send it back as it's old stock.As for the performance of the card, it's a perfect match for my 50D. I use a number of them while shooting sporting events and they keep up just fine with the 6.3 FPS the 50D can do. Never had one fail on me even in less than perfect conditions.If you have a UDMA compliant camera, give this card a shot. If you don't have a UDMA compliant camera, go for the Exteme III.
I bought this printer because my wife and I like to travel, and I like to take my laptop with us. We travel both with a travel trailer and by plane. This printer is light-weight, I take it on the plane with me, and the bluetooth works great. I set it up anywhere in the trailer within sight of the computer and it works fine. The quality of the prints is equal to any laser printers I have used.
This a great set, that would should be on every designer's desk.I've used this set to help my clients choose and match colors they want used for their designs, which allows me to provide a digital file to them with both the CMYK and PMS colors called out. Many times a client wants to be able to take their design to a local digital print shop, so it's nice to be able to show the client exactly what they can expect from the output and to know that there won't be any surprises when they get the piece back.There are two sets of matching swatches: PMS solids on the left and the matching CMYK on the right. The solids provide the PMS number, the RGB values, and the HTML hexadecimal value. The CMYK matching colors provide the PMS number and the CMYK values.This is an invaluable tool and one that we can use to help educate our clients.
DM50 Directional Stereo Mike works exceptionally well when you need to obtain audio in a large area and cannot use, or don't have, a wireless mike available. Improves quality of video substantially. The Canon version works well and has no compatability problems. Worth the investment.
You cannot go wrong with Sandisk memory. Where several other brands have failed, Sandisk works in my Ipaq. The price was right and the delivery was very quick. I will be ordering Sandisk in the future when I need more memory.
Over filtering, and considered various colors, I believe this is the camera that suits me the most. Polaroid makes the best instant camera. And One600 series is also the best item considering the price and the quality of its pictures.
I tried to setup the product and it basically does not work. Linksys support admits that the product is defective. Quality definitely was not a major concern when they decided to produce this product. I returned the product in frustration because it is just a very expensive box that flashes LEDs at you.
Canon is the best deal. The print head and ink are different pieces. Plus they offer models with 2, 4, or 6 ink tanks and their branded ink is very reasonable. Personally, I use aftermarket ink in the Canon with great results. HP is okay too, but their newer models have gone to the combined printhead making even the aftermarket ink solutions more expensive.Buy a Canon. It is by far the most bang for the buck in the long run, due to ink costs.
Norcross Hawkeye FF3355P Fish FinderOrdered this a couple of weeks ago to use on our new 10 foot Bass Boat which we'd purchased recently. Paid the extra for overnight shipping, which didn't work out. At least our shipping cost was refunded although we missed using the fish finder that weekend, we finally got to take it out on a test spin last week.Overall we are very pleased with the Hawkeye. It does exactly what it says it does and is easy to use and understand. The only thing we would change if we could is to make it possible to save the settings so that you wouldn't have to reset it everytime you turn it off and on. Other than that its a great product for the price and we would highly recommend it as both as a fish finder and a depth finder.Compact, easy to use and works great!
I have had mine for about 3 weeks.I am still using the batteries that came with it.I have taken about 300 pictures.It takes very Sharp pictures.The 8x Zoom is outstanding.The Auto-Eye start EVF and large LCD are very good in Low light or Sunlight.LCD Gains Up so it can be used in Very Low Light.Even the digital zoom seems to be sharper than usual.Very low red-eye,uses 4AA Batteries,Aperture Priority,Shutter Priority,Low light Focus Assist Lamp.Lots of Advanced settings Video with Sound,and just Plain Fully Automatic.I also bought one for my Wife.I think it is a Very Outstanding 5.3mp Ultra-Zoom Digital Camera.Lots of Very Nice Features.Other Family Members also own HP-945 and They Love it too.It is Very Easy for beginners.Advanced settings for Advanced users.Help is built into Camera Menus.I Highly Recommend the HP-945.
I was a little skeptical about buying this initially, but after reading good reviews about it on Amazon I decided to buy it. The sound quality is very good with very little disturbance.
Had the Nuvi 350 and just returned a NUVI 680. The 360 is BETTER than the 680 in so far as the Traffic hookup works anywhere you travel and provides excellent information (the MSN service on the 680 was AWFUL). Great product, Great price.
Does anyone have brand loyalty with patch cords? I doubt I could name a brand, and I go through plenty of cables. Provided they work, I'm generally happy. The exception being the cables with snag-free covers of the &#34;tongue&#34;- some of the designs I've gone through are so horrid I end up cutting them off with a razor, just so I can unplug the damned thing. These cable have what I think is the best snag-free design- minimalist and effective.
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.
how do i return the camera..i have the bill and camera has never been opened..it was a christmas gift for my wife...please help mw thank you
The sound quality of the headphone is poor and they barely sit on your head.The tone of the AM/FM radio is less than desired.It would be better if the tunning were at least digital and incorporated into the headphone.
This great bag to use when you don't want to take your main camera bag with everything in it. My Canon EOS Rebel T1i with a 24 to 70 f2.8L zoom fits perfectly, with room for a couple of filters and other small items.
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.
The PowerShot Pro1 is a camera designed to be familiar to current Canon owners, easy enough to use for first time buyers and yet still provide a semiprofessional feel and feature set. Canon has borrowed from its professional lens line to put an L quality label on the lens system to indicate that this is a new lens and it has been designed to fulfill the high resolution requirements of an eight megapixel CCD. In use the Canon felt slightly slower than I was expecting, certainly not much faster than the G5 and I didn't see any marked improvement in speed overall from that camera.Overall image quality was good, that L lens proving it can deliver the resolution and that Canon's reliable DiGiC image processor can turn out a quality image with good tonal and color balance and no noticeable artifacts.Http://www.powershotpro1.com
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.
When you balance great quality at a great price my printer cartridge met all of those requirements. Keep up the great offerings.
This is a great product, especially for the Amazon price. Don't load software as others have said.I do wish I could use it to shoot to several speaker sets at time, otherwise it would be a 5 star instead of the 4 I gave it. But it is great and plug and play. I have bought a second one for my house and bought one as a present for my brother.
this mini tripod is incredibly handy. I keep one with each of my point and shoot cameras. It would probably not do too well with a full sized camera, but for self portraits out in nature or out on walks - it can't be beat. The price is diminutive as well. I have given several away to people who see me using one.
First of all, if you are running Vista, you wont be able to even program or update the firmware. The drivers arent recognized in the abortion known as Vista.Second, the touchscreen buttons always lag. Sometimes by 5 seconds or more.Third. Occasionally it will have a mind of its own and suddenly your volume or channels will switch when you least want them to.Fourth. Constant freezing, where you have to take the battery out and back in to reboot the remote.Fifth. It completely died on me after 4 months of "use".Check out the logitech support message boards. The amount of problems with the 1000 is staggering. Im certainly not the only one.Do not buy this remote.
Hey, this is a great little mouse. It does everything you would hope a wireless notebook mouse would do. It's small and comfortable. The usb thingy is about half the size of most. The greatest thing about it is that it worked right out of the box with no software installation necessary. No driver download I just connected it to my new Dell Notebook (running Windows Vista) and got right to work.The other great thing about it (also mentioned by another reviewer here) is that it works on my granite counter-top! I used to put a magazine under my old optical mouse to get it to work on some surfaces. So far I haven't found the need for a mousepad or magazine on any surface I've tried. Very nice.Cute comfortable little gadget, and the price is right.The only negative thing I have to say is: the packaging is a B&%*# to open. That is the toughest plastic packaging I've ever tried to pry open in my life!
The Linksys router was easy to setup as the entire management software is web-based. (including the advanced features, so you do not have to telnet into the box). I have few machines behind the firewall some with dynamic addressing, other with static configuration. VPN once setup properly (no enabled by default on the router), works great, but I read you can only have one VPN connection at a time which can be a limitation. VPN is mostly used nowadays to access corporate servers using your Internet connection. So if you have two machines that need to access your Corporate at the same time on two different companies (yours and your spouse if you work from home), you won't be able to do so.If you need some technical support on advanced features, be careful, linksys web site saysLinksys provides no phone or e-mail support for the advanced features of the router.
Either my house is haunted or this radio stinks. This boombox shuts off every time I use it. That's right. It shuts off by itself. Actually it pauses itself and the only way to "unpause" it is with the remote control. So if I ever lose it, the radio will be even more useless. ;(Don't waste your money on this contraption. It's way too expensive to be acting like this! And I JUST bought it too! This happened the VERY FIRST TIME I used it. The sound quality isn't that great either--tinny, lackluster, flat sounds.
I use GPS once in a while when I rent a car. Wanted something that could help in navigation and is not expensive. THis was definitely a good choice. I used it few times and did not find any problem. Found it a good choice esp since its less expensive than others. also, when you register the product you get free update on maps once and i got my OS also upgraded.
This camera has a huge LCD display that I wanted to protect. While I have a ClearTouch protector, I wanted more protection.This case is not much bigger then the camera, which is a good thing for me. The carabiner is a nice feature.As the others say: no room for extras. must use the zippers on the side to keep the dial from rotating.
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.
Right out of the box this hardrive works seamlessly with the Mac Tiger OSX system. It took about 5 minutes to setup. The SilverKeeper software automatic backup software (included) allows you to set a specific time for the computer to backup. You never have to worry about NOT having your important files backed up. I highly recommend this unit to anyone who values their documents!!!
Ever since I started using DSLRs, I've been using Tiffen UV filters to protect my lenses. I've seen far too many ruined by a short drop. They might not seem like much, but they take a good hit. Even if you ruin the filter, it's a lot more replaceable than a $200 lens.
That's right, great headphones. Definitely a little larger that a typical padded headphone... hence the name "Studio Headphones". Sound is excellent, especially for the price. Also, these headphones require very little power from your device to get great volume through a huge range of sounds (saw a few "complaint reviews" that this was a problem, either they need a better device or bought a cheap adapter, my RAZR M could nearly make me deaf with these). I'm sure there's occasionally a defective set shipped as some reviews complained, but I'm pretty certain everything thing else that was a negative by other reviewers is a lie or poor understanding of a product. You won't get a $500 pair of headphones for this little, but who really needs that anyway?
Out of the box and running in 10 minutes. I had to re-route the cables so it really only took 5 minutes to get it up and running. Best to know you Network's requirements before you physically hook everything up.
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.
To tell you how quiet this runs I turned it on and believed it was off or something but it was alredy running you cant even here this thing. It does keep my computer cool it would always heat up if I had the charger on but this kept it cool. It has 2 speeds low and high. I have a 15 inch notebook and it is barely longer than the cooler. This has 2 fans in the middle and is very good material not plastic so it will last longer. I believe you should get this one.
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
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.
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!!!
This product meet all expectations. I was looking for something to protect my lens and this product does the job. Very sturdy and doesn't feel cheap.
The main thing I want to address here is the sound quality.The sound, if it comes right out of this tiny little recorder, sucks, mostly. But I'd hope you didn't think this thing would have great speakers.GETTING THE GOOD SOUND AND PLAYBACK :You *have* to use either headphones or dump the files onto your computer and go. Getting your stuff off this thing is so easy! You pull one side out of the other and plug the USB side in. No software required.I'm a musician and I practice a lot. I like to record that stuff for me, and to capture the beginnings of new songs, but the sound quality wasn't bad even recording a set from the back of the room.I have actually taken the files from this little dude and made CDs that I sell. I have fancy recording equipment - but you certainly don't need it.I think it's a fantastic accessory for a musician. I can take it anywhere and still make stuff I'm proud of. I'm about to set off on a year-long tour and it's the only recorder going with me. You put that file into something like Cubase, or even Garage Band (mac**) or MixCraft (windows) and you can still get at the very least a high quality demo.I lost mine recently - I'm so broken up about that. But that's why I'm here. I'm totally buying this again. Maybe I'll learn to dump it more often.Best $50 I've ever spent.** I'm a pc so I don't know for sure sure that it works. But a musician friend got the same one and she hasn't complained that it doesn't work. So it must. There's no software needed - just a USB port.
We got one of these so we wouldn't have to run a wire through the house and instead, split the one that was plugged in. This was extremely easy to use and set up. It works like a charm.
I ordered the product in order to be able to receive a wireless signal on my laptop from my home network in an outlying craft room in our house, where previously I had only been able to get an weak intermittant signal. The product installed easily, using the installation CD. I have not used the accompanying Network Finder software. The antenna boosted the signal two or times from what it had been and I was able to receive signals from other networks that I hadn't been able to previously. The only shortfall, is that the dish antenna seems fragile, cannot rotate 360 degrees, and it does not fold down, so transportation without of the original box might be risky. I am generally vary satisified with the product.
Pros:Inexpensive Stereo cable with an excellent length (12ft).Cons:Creates a high-frequency, low-amplitude humming sound on speakers, possibly due to length and quality (I strongly doubt my other, high-quality, equipment is responsible). The humming sound is always there and the amplitude is constant, but it is only audible at low volumes, personally I cannot stand it.My Advise:At lengths over 6ft, spring for a quality cable (maybe something gold-plated) unless you don't mind a little static.
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!
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!
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!
I have no idea how this thing works but it just does.. I nearly returned it as I thought I had ordered the wrong thing - how could an IR radio work from within the battery compartment pickup any infrared signal?Before returning it I decided to give it a shot in my Verizon Fios all in one remote. I recently redid my basement and hid my cable box and Yamaha reciever in the ceiling. Not only does it work, but it works extremely well. You dont even need to aim the remote anywhere specific for it to work. Just stick the IR sensor/battery in your remote, place the IR blaster by your device, recharge every 3-4 months and go about your life enjoying a cleaner hidden home theater look.
(4.5 of 5 stars)This was my third lens purchase, after getting the kit lens with my Rebel XS and the 50mm f/1.8. Why did I choose this lens? Well for one, I was suffering from cheap lens syndrome. While I enjoyed the results I was getting from my other lenses, they weren't much fun to work with because of the cheap build quality. More importantly perhaps, I was finding myself at 18mm on my kit lens more than 50% of the time. While I was generally happy with those results, I was disappointed by the barrel distortion, CAs and flare, and wanted something wider that would give me more flexibility.I read many reviews of the 10-22mm, as well as the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 and 11-16mm f/2.8. All were received pretty positively. I didn't consider Sigma or Tamron options because of apparent quality control issues. So why did I pick this one?1) Focal length/zoom range: As far as focal lengths were concerned, I wanted something that would give me a fair amount of flexibility, since I'm not too keen on switching lenses frequently. At the wide end, it really does help to have a zoom. The 10mm (16mm equiv) setting is pretty extreme and can be useful, but often the intermediate focal lengths (12-17mm) are more appropriate. Furthermore, at 22mm the resulting perspective could be described as "wide-normal" - things still appear pretty natural. Therefore, you get a lens that dabbles with extreme perspective on the wide end while offering a fairly normal perspective on the long end.Those who are buying the lens purely for the widest setting may be more attracted to the Tokina 11-16, as it gives you nearly an extra stop in maximum aperture and is apparently a bit sharper than the Canon.2) Distortion: Some have commented that they don't use the 10-16mm range as much because of distortion. I imagine these are the same people who are using the lens as a substitute for backing up. In fact, the Canon offers the lowest amount of optical (barrel) distortion in its class - much smaller than most standard zooms at their widest setting. It is trivial to correct in post-processing. Therefore, I can only assume that the complaints are about the perspective distortion, which is the result of using the ultra-wide focal lengths. This is the whole point of an ultrawide lens!! If you don't want perspective distortion, back up and zoom in! Or if you're looking for parallel lines buy a full frame camera and the $2500 tilt-shift 17mm lens. Problem solved.3) Handling of flare: This is the single characteristic of this lens that I appreciate the most. Based on samples I've seen of the Tokinas and other 3rd party lenses, the Canon is the hands down winner on managing flare. With this lens it is possible to have the sun directly inside or just outside the frame with very little consequence to the final image. Even when you do manage to get flare in the frame, it is fairly minimal and not very unsightly. This is a very desireable characteristic of an ultrawide lens, since lots of light sources will find their way into your huge field of view. I find myself shooting into the sun even more than I normally would because of it. Another benefit of this characteristic is that there is little incentive to buy or use the bulky lens hood.4) Chromatic Aberrations: Compared to the Tokinas, this lens has minimal CAs at the wide end that many will be able to live with in their JPEGs. If you want to get rid of them, it is again trivial to do by shooting RAW and post-processing.5) Light weight: Despite being about the same size, the Canon is lighter compared to the Tokinas (13 oz. vs. 20 oz.). I feel that it is ideally balanced on my small Rebel XS, and therefore appreciate the weight advantage.6) Colors: Is it just me or does this lens render beautifully saturated colors? Wonderful green trees and gorgeous blue skies.Complaints:1) Price: The Canon is significantly more expensive than 3rd party alternatives, which is not unusual. Maybe more annoying, though, is that it is priced similarly to the full-frame equivalent, the 17-40mm L. Basically you're paying the same price for a lens with less glass and poorer build quality (though the build is not bad). As with the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 Canon has put "L" glass in a consumer body and charges "L" prices because there's no in-house competition. On the bright side, compared to the Nikon equivalents (12-24mm and 10-24mm), which are around $900, this is cheap.I got this lens during rebate season, but I would have hesitated to spend more than $700 on it with the good 3rd party alternatives available.2) Sharpness: I must have had unreasonably high expectations in terms of sharpness. The lens produces excellent micro-contrast at normal viewing sizes (very good for all but the largest prints). However, looking at the images at full size on your monitor will reveal somewhat inferior pixel level detail. The results do respond pretty well to sharpening, though. Sounds like the Tokina 11-16 might be a little better in terms of pixel-level detail, but I wouldn't expect it to be too noticeable. For the best sharpness across the frame I try to keep the aperture between f/5.6 and f/8, and never smaller than f/11. Larger than f/5.6 the center is fine but the edges degrade. The only serious complaint is the extreme corners, but this is typical in almost all wide-angle lenses. In any case, I am of the opinion that sharpness is an over-emphasized lens characteristic. I will take the contrast, handling of flare, bokeh and low distortion of this lens over greater sharpness any day.3) Vignetting: This is most noticeable wide open at 10mm, but again is fairly easily corrected. Not a big deal to me.4) Not really a complaint, but a warning: The lens isn't very compatible with the built-in flash except at the longest focal lengths. A lens shadow appears at shorter focal lengths, and the flash is unevenly distributed anyway so the effect is pretty undesirable. Better keep the kit lens around when you want to use flash.Overall, I'm very happy with this lens. It has more or less displaced my kit lens, as I use my 50mm f/1.8 for any short tele needs. I should note, however, that dealing with wide focal lengths requires a lot more skill as a photographer in almost every respect: composition, selection of aperture, focusing, and metering. This is not a point-and-shoot lens. It is tempting to use the 10mm setting a lot but you will find with time that it does not suit all subjects equally well - Some of my favorite photos were taken at intermediate focal lengths, where the IQ of the lens really shines.This is a great photographic tool that will challenge you to be more creative. You will get the best results with this lens when you are thinking outside the box. In fact, some of my favorite photos from this lens are when I use it for close-ups. It's not by any means a macro lens, but the perspective distortion as well as the large apparent depth of field can make for some nice close-up shots with the right background. Regardless of the brand, I whole-heartedly recommend a wide-angle zoom to those who enjoy capturing big scenes or getting close to their subjects. It's challenging to use but fun and rewarding.
The USB cord of the cooler on the device end wore such that it doesn't receive power unless I force the cord to bend at a hard angle, by stacking books on the end or so. And sometimes it'll slowly bend out of that angle and stop receiving power. This completely defeats the purpose of the device and is extremely frustrating.
I have no complains about the sound quality of the subwoofer but...I received the product today with the speaker grill cover broken, the manuals were crumpled, looks like they sent to me a returned iten, can't confirm that was but looks like.Another thing is the price, they droped the price on amazon 1 after after I bought, I should return and buy again in another place but I won't do it, I hope amazon can take care of that.
I finally got this lens, and they are simply amazing!Their physical size is somewhat deceptive when they are at 1x, because once you zoom in, the lens are really long.They are also quite heavy, so hand-held shots are complicated because of cramps.What you get in the box:- Lens- Lens cap- Tripod ring- ManualWhat didn't come in the box (but should have):- PouchWhat must be used:- A filter to protect the lens because of the narrow space between the front of the lens and the subjects, to avoid scratching it. (58mm)- A macro ring flash or external (potent) light.[...]
The Antec Notebook Cooler works. I noticed that my laptop's fan stopped running as fast and as frequently as it used to. I am also pleased that I can now sit in my living room with my laptop and not have to worry about it heating up too much.
Pros:Great PriceHigh qualityMany small pocketsCons:Divider may add the backpack weightNo a bottle holderthe little cd backpack has only one connector in front. It should has two connectorIt is a good Backpack. This backpack can hold my two textbooks with 1,000+ pages each. Also, I carry my notebook around. It perfectly fits with Dell Inspiron 1150.The only disadvantage that I found is that there is no bottle pocket. You can only hold a can but not a bottle.
I did a complex research on this Camera before I purchased it. Everything I saw pointed to "That's the Camera for me". Since I have now used the Camera, it lives up to all of my expectations. The Camera is easy to hold, easy to use and easy to set different settings. I love the large display. I just love everything about this Camera. I'm glad I did so much research prior to purchasing it. The research gave this novice a wealth of information to compare and decide. The price was very, very competitive. I would highly recommend this Camera to anyone.Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
1 out of every 2 discs actually burned successfully. That's 12 or so out of 25 discs and considering some took 30mins or longer to burn, the error rate wasted so much of my time. Definitely would not buy again.
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.
I've had this Flat TV for 2 years now, it has a sharp picture, great surround sound and very cool features. The most interesting however is that it gives pure sound when you connect the "Headphone jack" to the sound system. This gives me the option of either using the auxilary output or the headphones jacks with the same quality! Impressive! Toshiba rules!
I purchased my Sony PEG TJ27 and it worked great for the first 6 months then the battery died, then the screen light phased out. What a nightmare, Spend the extra money for a PALM, you'll be much happier.
Great headphones... I had the ER-6 before these and I can truly say that these are better headphones. These headphones don't push out as much bass as the ER-6, but thats because the ER-4Ps are for sound accuracy. The clarity from these headphones are outstanding. I am hearing things in my music that I never heard before from my ER-6. I am using a Zune 30gb and trust me they sound great.
this is the worst camcorder i've ever owned.the picture quality is the worst.i can't get a clear picture unless i focus at one distance.if i move a little,or something moves in the picture it goes out of focus.i haven't got one decent video with this piece of garbage yet. i recommend panasonic,it was the last camera i owned and every picture was crystal clear.it's my fault i didn't do my research before i bought this.
This Kingston 1GB Micro SD card works well in my RAZr V3i. I transfered a lot of the music and the movie files to this SD card. There is no problem to play those files. I am very satisfied with it. Buy it.
The only problem I have run across with these headphones is the lack of bass, but thats because they are very well balanced. Very clean sound, without any of the squeezing on the high end you get with some of the very cheap headphones.Worth the money for the quality.
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 have it since more than 3 months. It worked "very well" until last couple of weeks when the power connection to the cooler went loose. I need to hold it in a particular angle for it to work.Its a good product and the instructions says that put the cooler on a hard surface which I did not follow. However, having a 'lap'top on a cooler which is to be placed on a hard surface does not make much sense. They can improve on the connector design.Also, the blue LED indicating it is working is way too bright. It feels like carrying a UV light source all the time.
Useful product before the Ipod era. The FM radio was a nice feature and removable Usb let me use it on my laptop.
I use my drive to quickly backup my laptop data while I'm on the road. It's fast, it's easy, it's small and lightweight so I barely even realize I'm carrying it. I've been using it for over a year, and I've never had any problems with it. And it looks pretty stylish too, so when I have to use it in front of clients, it doesn't look lame.
Works great, but very obvious! Does the job we are asking it to do, with no complaints. Great that it has two keys.
Awesome items! The retractable cord is pretty junky, and the USB charger makes a little static noise.. But its probably just my junky car.Either way! I love it!
they are very good. They block out the sound and make what you are listing to pop out.
I just installed this interface and could enjoy music from my mp3 player in my car.It was too easy to install and the sound is good.I am so satisfied that i want to buy a dvd player portable to connect it to this interface in my car.
Before purchasing this camera, I read and studied reviews and product descriptions. I have had it about 3 weeks and I love it. I haven't spent much time learning all the features, just figure them out when the need arises.I have made some great photos without really reading the manual. These include a lot of indoor shots made without flash.Pluses: ease of use, rotating lcd, inexpensive batteries, andgreat photos.
The first thing that impressed me was the price of course, but what made the sale a happy experience was that the shipping cost did not increase with multiple thumbdrives -- that is the mark of a classy company! I was so impressed by that that I imediately put the order at 3x of the drives, and later canceled my order from another company and added one more for 4x of these beauties, putting all my eggs in one basket, but my intuition proved true. At the end the shipping cost was free 2 day shipping, since I signed up for Amazon Prime, and the order arrived in less than 24 hours! I don't even understand how that was possible, but this company must be one that will go places, if this service is normal. Who'd choose anything else?The drive tested perfect with H2testw v1.4, showing a write speed of 7.36MBytes/sec and a read speed of 22.6MB/s and was formated as NTFS, so I didn't have to reformat to be able to write my 17GB file.A rare company, one that understands the perfection of capitalism is both sides winning in each transaction. Hope to keep track of them and order from them in the future if anything they have happens to be what I need.
The PVR-250 is an excellent tuner card! Check around and you'll see the Hauppauge tuner cards are the standard and work well with all PVR software.Also check for the PVR-350 - if Amazon has it for the same price, by the PVR-350 instead since it has Tv-Out (S-video and Component) and does hardware mpeg2 decoding. This means you can connect it to your TV to watch your recorded shows rather than just viewing them on your PC monitor. The output is better than you can get using a video card that has Tv-out.If you're thinking about running MythTV, try Knoppmyth which is an easy to install version of MythTV.
I've treated this Camera with kit gloves ever since I bought. It has NEVER been dropped. I've had it for a year or so, but I just got bit like ALL the others. Camera Stabilizer not availbe - and powers down. Evidently, CASIO has posted a S/W update for the camera V1.03 that will at least let the camera function when the Stabilizer malfunctions. I may try and update it, but I have half a mind to throw it away and buy a REAL Camera like Nikkon or Cannon.BTW, this was the 2nd CASIO camera I purchased. The first, I purchased right before a trip to Disney World. As soon as I arrived, the screen went all White/Black wonky. When we returned home, I returned it to the retailer and bought this on.CASIO is a HORRIBLE brand. Never buy one of their cameras.Don't waste your money. I rate this 0 stars. Amazon, you need to allow people to rate things 0 stars.
Your notebook will not fit there!
I purchased this knife a few months back, put in one of my three knife blocks and forgot all about it.I needed to slice a fully ripe tomato and was getting frustrated with the dozens of knives not being able to pierce the skin when I reached for this beauty, stuck way back in it's slot. Wow, it sliced through the skin like a hot knife in butter. Glad I rediscovered it because I know what to reach for now.
Not sure about other states, but it works for CHP's radar gun. Detected the Ka band a good 1/2 mile away.
I brought this device because I needed to communicate with my school. I am working on an advanced degree and often I'm not in the area when classes are in session. I was told to buy a H323 (if you don't know what that is don't worry) compatible device so that could communicate with the rest of the university. I shopped around and this was by far the cheapest. I brought this device and when I went to set it up the next month, the IT department when crazy. They wouldn't let me use this device because of all of the problems that they had with Dlink products in the past - this one in particular. I ended up buying a ViaVideo II by Polycom and gave this one to my parents.Let me start by saying that even though they show how simple this is to configure, if you do not know how to open up ports in your firewall/router you should not by this product. Furthermore, must people have dynamic IP address so that when you call someone, it will not be the same number every time. If you do not know how to find your IP address this is not a product for you. I use a dynamic forwarding website and place the camera in the DMZ so that there are no firewall issues. I also turn of the camera when not in use, but there are no configurable items without the remote control so there is no hacking issue. If you don't understand this paragraph then this not a product for you. It is possible for someone to set this up for you, router, ports, dynamic DNS, and all and then you will just need to know the IP address of the person that you are calling.The video on this device is much better then a web cam, but I was very disappointed by the resolution. It is nice not to have to be tied to your computer to make a video call. You can use the wireless version of the product or using a wireless bridge and buy the cheaper version without wireless and the video will be about the same.All together, it is nice to use the product without have to use the computer, but for a much better picture, the Via Video II beats this product hands down.
This camera worked very well until the lens got jammed in its extended position. I sent the camera for warranty service (I had it less than 7 months), and they refused to honor the warranty because it was a bit scuffed and a little decorative ring on the end of the lens that had been attached with 2-sided tape had come off. They claimed this happened due to physical damage, but this occurred during normal use: I was just changing modes and the lens didn't retract. Don't bother trying to get warranty service unless the unit looks brand new. Even then, don't be surprised if they renege on the warranty.I had another A410 that did the very same thing (lens got jammed), but was stolen in a break-in before I sent it out for service (so I suppose it was no loss after all). Obviously there is a design flaw that causes the lens to extend too far and come off track inside.In short, this camera is not suitable for frequent use in the field. If you buy it, and plan to use it a lot, expect to be buying another camera or paying for a repair that should be covered under warranty (which I'm not doing) soon.
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!
It works and it arrived quickly. That plus the low price, and this was a great buy. I'm very satisfied.
For the price I think is the best FM Radio I have had. reception is good.
I purchased this unit to replace a Belkin router that had died. I'd heard a lot of good things about Linksys products, so I gave this one a try. Six months later, it's still running great, and I'm very pleased. It supports our small home network nicely, and allows us to share our cable Internet connection across multiple XP and Linux machines. It also provides the firewall protection I want for our always-on connection.Since then, I've had to replace our cable modem, so I went with the matching Linksys unit:Linksys BEFCMU10 Ethernet Cable Modem. The two make a great team. I especially appreciate the stacking feature. It looks great and saves on desk space.The only negative I found was that the version I received has only one row of LEDs on the front, as opposed to the version shown in most illustrations with three rows of LEDs. (I was hoping for the three rows because I like lots of flashing lights on my electronic equipment). Obviously, this is a purely aesthetic point, and shouldn't deter anyone from choosing this product.Bottom line, it's a solid product at a reasonable price in an attractive and functional package. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. I would definitely recommend this product to home and small office users.
An updated review. Mine "broke" today from normal usage. Basically soemthing is going on inside the wire that is closest to the jack. Possibly a kink due to it not being able to "bend nicely" out from the jack. But overall, this is a great headphone. Deep and clear sound. I think I'll order a few more for the future before they don't make this anymore.
The charger shorted out, tripped the circuit breaker, and almost started a fire. Burn marks left on outlet. Glad it didn't burn the house down or hurt somebody. Buyer beware.
After I read some reviews on this site I was kind of scared to buy the product. I live in NYC and would be doing a lot of walking and what not with it and skipping would be a big problem. I bought it anyway and am definately not sorry. I walk all over New York and up and down the subway and it has never skipped once i don't even have the ESP on. I keep the player vertical in my jacket pocket and walk freely with it even if it is jarred it won't skip. I updated to firmware version 1.12 and really enjoy the new features such as directory hierarchy and resume. It has always read every file i have put on disc and has read every id3 tag. I am VERY VERY happy with this product and am looking at buying one for my spouse as well. Buy this and you won't be sorry.
I did research for a little over a year before opting for the Panasonic PT-61LCX65 television. I have had this TV for almost three years and have had no problems with it. The picture is great whatever the source input I have used. I have a Panasonic surround sound system hooked up to it and that has increased my enjoyment of DVDs emmensely. I have a Playstation 2 hooked up to it and everyone enjoys playing the games on it. Last night I watched the movie Transformers on it and enjoyed it as much as I did in the movie theatre. I plan on purchasing a DVD player with the upconvert feature using the HDMI connection shortly. I have not been disappointed at all with this purchase.
Last year I bought these in black, but toward the end of the year, the coating began to disintegrate. I loved them so much, they sound great and are so comfortable that I can wear them for hours without any problem, that although they are a bit pricy, I bought these white ones to replace them. The coating on the wires seems much thicker and heartier, I've had them a month now, and they seem not so soft as the black. I'm very happy with this purchase..
On the whole, I am pleasantly surprised that this inexpensive little switch works as well as it does. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that the switch will recognize Num Lock key-presses as well as Scroll Lock. (Scroll Lock can be problematic due to the horrible F Lock key arrangement on Microsoft keyboards.)I am using it with a Microsoft wireless keyboard and mouse set, which has one USB connector and one PS2 connector (disconnected). It seems fully compatible with the mouse and keyboard. All the special keys and mouse buttons work just as when directly connected.I am only using the keyboard and mouse portion of the switch since both computers have their own monitors, so I can't speak to display quality or performance.The only major problem I've found is the one others have reported with VMware. When moving the mouse in and out of a VMware window where a VM is running, it can cause the switch to jump to the other computer. Worse, if VMware is set for the VM to capture new USB devices when in focus (I believe this is the default), it will try to connect to the KVM directly when you switch it back to the first computer. So, there is no way to regain keyboard and mouse control on the first computer without removing the switch and directly connecting the keyboard/mouse. I don't think this is a problem so much with this switch as with VMware itself, which apparently generates multiple Scroll Lock and/or Num Lock key-presses when switching focus to/from the VMs; so I'm guessing any KVM switch that uses these keystrokes would be affected.You should also know that switching between computers effectively disconnects the USB keyboard and mouse device(s) from the first computer and connects them to the second one. This generates a cacophony of Windows kerplonk USB connect and disconnect sounds along with causing a couple of seconds of delay before the keyboard and mouse are connected to the new computer. Not a big problem, but something to keep in mind. Given the way this works, a simple mechanical USB A/B switch might work just as well or better for my needs.My only other minor gripe is that I have to press Num Lock (or Scroll Lock) twice more slowly than is natural (about 1/2 second between presses). Any quicker and the switch does not seem recognize the keystrokes and doesn't switch between PCs.The little instruction booklet that comes with the switch is put together in an interesting way. It seems to flow from back to front with no real rhyme or reason as to how the different languages are ordered. Whole pages of Russian, French, etc. are interspersed seemingly at random with English pages. I don't mind having the other languages in there, but the random layout must be a printing mistake which doesn't speak well to quality control.None of these issues would prevent my from keeping this switch, except for VMware which I use frequently. I've not yet found an acceptable workaround for this, so I'm going to try the simpler IOGear switch that has a wired remote button and may not be sensitive to these keystrokes. The reviews of that switch have me questioning whether it will work with the wireless mouse and keyboard, but I'm going to give it a try.Update: I received the IOGear GCS22U switch with the wired remoteIOGear 2-Port USB KVM Switch with Cables and Remote GCS22U (Black). It works just as well as this Trendnet for my needs, but avoids the issue with VMware altogether since it does not listen for Num Lock or Scroll Lock. I actually prefer the IOGear's small wired remote in any case.
sound is excellent! very pleased with the headphones. Am using them on my IPod Touch with no problems and using the adapter above.
Didn't even make it through a single roll of film before the lens snapped off
While this kit made the installation of an aftermarket radio very easy, there was a fair amount of difficulty in securing the DIN cage.The clips for my application mounted securely to the kit and are more than enough to secure the whole thing into the dash, but the DIN cage was difficult to secure to the kit. The tabs on the top of the radio's DIN cage were easy to bend into place, but the jewel case pocket prevented the tabs from securing the bottom. I was finally able to create shims to place between the pocket and the cage, which virtually eliminated the looseness in the installation.Overall, the result is a look that is not as obscenely "aftermarket" as other radio installs I have seen. It places the front of the radio even with the surrounding dash panels, and in my opinion makes the aftermarket install blend into the dash better than the factory deck did. My shims bowed the top of the jewel case pocket a little, but it isn't too noticeable.In summary, the kit looks good, and holds my radio very securely, although it took a slight bit of fabrication to make it fit as secure as it does.
Great price, recieved it fast. Works, looks and sounds like a high price cd player. One thing you have to understand it says the usb only charges, for me I have no problem with that.
I had this filter two days after I ordered it even though it was standard shipping. I am in the NY metro area so that is a factor. The filter was packed well and was the high quality that I had expected.
This is one of the lowest priced tv's I could find at 42" and I'm very pleased with the quality. I've had it for about 2 weeks and have no buyers remorse! If you want a HDTV at an affordable price, I don't think you can go wrong with this one.
I owned the WPC11 wireless card with BEFW11S4 EtherFast Wireless-B Access Point and I don't know where to begin! After having myself and co-workers waste a total of 16 damn hours trying to figure this thing out, I returned it to the store. We all work in IT so it shouldn't be that hard right? Well, Linksys Reps were no help, claimed they didn't know why it didn't work, and sounded like the just learned what a computer was three months ago. I've given up on wireless until someone can guarantee that it will work with XP and the setup is under 10 minutes. I'm giving it one star because i have to.
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.
Bought this separately from my camera. Its a good addition, you do not know its on your camera, lens still clear and you are able to protect your camera easily
As always, before buying I did some research. And all I can say is, this is the BEST (budget) camera you can get in the 2.1 Megapixel category. If you compare this camera feature-by-feature, you will see that you are getting the most out of your money. Just 3 things...First, this camera has a Type2 compact flash slot, meaning you can have up to 1 Gigabyte of storage, and as far as I know that is the MAX you can have atleast for now, and (no other budget camera) in the 2.1 Megapixel category has a Type2compact flash slot.Second, the swiveling lens is absolutely great, for a low cost camera this is a bonus. I wouldnt be suprised if in the future others would use this design in the (...) budget camera.Third, hey it's 8x OPTICAL ZOOM and 4x DIGITAL ZOOM, and belive me NOTHING COMES CLOSE. You can search the entire planet to look for a (budget) camera with 8x optical and you wont find anything else.So if you are still confused on what to buy, thats your problem.
WOW!!! Ok if you own an ipod or ANY USB device that needs charging attention I HIGHLY recommend this purchase. I believe after shipping and all I paid $4. The sink cable is crap but the wall charger and the car charger are worth far more than what you'll pay. They are both USB universal. Meaning that you can insert, charge and use over and over again with PSP's, Ipod, phones, virtually anything that comes with a usb cable. Incredible.
These earphones do not give you volume control or balance control but they do provide a rich full sound while dramatically canceling out the unwanted sounds.
I just got back from a 1000 mile road trip to Reno Nevada, I bought a Whistler XTR-540 cordless and I thought would be nice to not deal with a cord.Just to be safe I brought along my "old faithfull" Bel V955.So im driving north on Hwy. 95 in my Turbo Jetta when the Bel lights up with Ka alert! I hit the brakes but see no other vehicles around?? a couple of seconds later I notice a black and white in my rear view mirror down in the center divider that was not visible at all until you've driven past him, a real snake in the grass.Thank goodness I had my Bel snake finder turned on, if I was relying on the cordless XTR-540 I would be a lot lighter in the wallet right now!At that point I turned off the Whistler and put it away so I could return it and get my hard earned pesos back.
The most important thing about this notebook for developers is that you can put a second hard drive into the style bay. Yes, you lose the TV tuner. But you can boot from either drive (switch through a utility in the control panel from Toshiba). Install multiple operating systems, test on multiple platforms, go for it...
I have used these headphones for over two years, and they have suited me well. The sound quality is good, and I like the fact that the cord goes around the back of the neck.
I bought these while looking for a headset/mic combo in the under $20 price range. I wasn't expecting them to compare to $1000 studio monitor quality headphones. I see that some of the other user reviews express concerns about the build quality of these units. So far they are just what I wanted, I'll update if anything changes.
ONE HELL OF A UNIT I LOVE IT SHOULD OF GOT ONE LONG TIME AGO VERY WELL MADE SO FAR.
The glass quality is something which can be compared to the optical glass quality used in lenses. You can actually notice the ghosting or flaring missing when you mount this in comparison to other cheaper ones. I had a Zeikos set in my kit so far but after using B+W they are going to rest until in case of any emergency.For getting a UV one my purpose was more for safety as for one of my friend the UV saved his 18-105 in a free fall taking most of the impact.Overall a wonderful product recommended for putting up in front of optical glass.
I am a medical transcriptionist and an extremely fast typist. I spilled Pepsi on my other Saitek keyboard and space bar stopped working - it is the fastest keyboard I have ever used and so I had to have another one. I have used every brand name keyboard made and if you type for a living this is the one you need. Not only can it keep up with the fastest typist, but it is so well made and high quality for the price. Plus it is pretty with the backlighting!!!
I had to search hi & low for an adapter that would work in Vista x64 (Premium Edition). I was trying to get my Treo 700p to synch (there are no 64bit USB drivers for the Treo). This uses Microsoft's Bluetooth stack (some others install their own) and worked well with both Vista and the Palm hotsync.
very very not user friendly.... no instruction to install. worked after it got installed but doesnt work with the wireless internet in my house. Decided to resell it. could be its only because i'm apple-illeterate....
I was looking for a good pair of earphones at a reasonable price. The advert and name of this put me off but I decided to try them. I have several songs that focus on the base.Boy was I impressed. The bass is very clear and deep with these earphones. If you do not want good bass then you might want something else, but they do deliver on the bass. Great buy.
My unit broke (displayed just snow) and I called Tivo to get a replacement. After walking me through a painfully long troubleshooting procedure, they said someone would get back to me in the next two days. I asked them to call my work number, as I wouldn't be at home during the day. 3 days later I had a message waiting for me at home. The next day I called them back from home. They walked me through the same painful guide and, again, told me they'd call me back. Again, 3 business days later, I got a call with a message. No one answered the number given for several days, and then the message said they had moved, and left no forwarding number. It's been 3 weeks, and still no Tivo....
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.
I put off purchasing this projector for about six months, as I was not convinced that I would be happy with the picture quality of a $700 projector. I finally decided to take a chance and ordered it a couple of weeks ago. I am extremely happy I did.I worked in Audio/Video sales and installations for 3 years, and when shopping for gear, I am pretty picky when it comes to sound and picture quality. I use the Epson s3 exclusively for watching movies, and feel the resolution of the s3 is so much better than I had ever expected. I really can't complain about it at all.I am sure you would get better picture from a $2000+ projector (with blacker blacks and better contrast), but for the money, I really can't fault the s3... and I have rather sharp eyes.I operate it at about 10ft from the (white) wall, and get a fabulous large image (about 80")that is very sharp. Not grainy or exposing the lines. Using the remote control, it took all of about 5 minutes to set up... and that included slightly adjusting the color and brightness to my liking. I only watch movies at night, so I am not sure how it operates in a room with some light - but I would imagine it is best suited to absolute darkness.My only gripe is that the sliding bolt that drops down from the front of the base of the unit, to allow you to prop-up or angle the projector (when placed on a low shelf/table), is made of very flimsy plastic. I am concerned that such a part wouldn't last too long if you are planning on moving it around regularly.I am currently using the s-video port, and the picture is fantastic. I imagine if you were to use a component cable and activate progressive scan, the resolution would be even better. As a testament to how good this projector is - so far I can't see the need to go out and spend money on a component cable, as I am perfectly satisfied.To those that are unsure about the capabilities of such an afforable projector, trust me - this is a BARGAIN and it truly delivers. Transform your living room for just $700. One of my best electrical purchases.Some (hopefully) useful production info:I came across some faulty information on this projection once. The correct info is: this projector features vertical (UP and DOWN) keystone correction ONLY, and NOT horizontal (L/R - or "side-to-side") correction. To the beginner: this means that you must have your room layed out in a way that allows the projector to be postion dead centre (from L to R) in front of the screen/wall you wish you project on to. Thanks to the vertical correction, however, the height of the projector position is not important.And for some info on the throw distance/screen size: The maximum image is 300".4' - 6' throw will give you a 40" to "50 inch screen. 6' - 8' will give you a 50" to 60" screen. 9'-10' gives roughly 80", 10' to 13' gives about 100". According to the brochure, you will get a 200" image from a throw distances of about 20'-25', but my room isn't big enough to try this... and I would assume at that size, you would then start to see the resolution picuture quality tumble.As mentioned, I run it at about 80" and it looks brilliant. Hope this info helps.***UPDATE MAY 2006***I have had this projector for over 4 months now - and generally watch 2 films a weeks. I am still extremely pleased with its performance. I notice that one review on here complains about 'grainy picture' - I believe this is caused by a poor quality disc used by the reviewer. I have watched about 30 movies on my projector now, and provided the DVD is of decent quality (eg. the digital conversion isn't cheaply done) I haven't experienced any problems with picture quality. I'm als running it on 'low' brightness - as the globe will last longer, and the image quality is still great.I keep waiting to discover the downside of this projector... but I can't seem to find one for $700.I keep it on a shelf when it's not in use, and then rest it on a foldout $10 coffee table/tv tray in the centre of the room when in use. This only requires a s-video cable, and allows greater flexibility with placement/projection size. The reason I bought this projector is because I wanted a big screen without an ugly TV filling my room - so personally I think using it this way beats having it installed. This also allows the flexibility of putting it in the suppliedcarry bag and taking it to friends places to watch "big games" - or even host "outdoor cinema" nights in the backyard by projecting onto a white sheet.Just buy this projector. It's a steal and a lot of fun!****UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2009****This project is still going strong. I now have it permanently mounted on my ceiling and use it several times a week to watch movies. It hasn't skipped a beat and I consider it one of the best value purchases I have ever made. Epson doesn't make these anymore but if you can pick one up used or on clearance for under $500 you won't be disappointed.
I use this at my office to photograph skin problems and record them in my patients' charts. excellent macro mode and clear clean detail.inexpensive 2 megapix but functionally great and simple.
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 player completely froze while loading music. After that it wouldn't even power on. I couldn't get anyone at technical service. I am returning this piece of garbage. I have never been so displeased with an electronic product in my life. I urge you all to stay away.
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.
Fine sound (excellent treble - you can hear that &quot;snap&quot; of acoustic guitar strings, or cymbals), and they also definitely enhanced the reception of my pocket radio.The adjustments are unconventional, so it took me some time to find the best setting to fit my head, and until then, my ears complained after only 10 minutes. Since then, an hour or so is feasable...but they still clamp down hard.I can recommend them heartily to those of you in colder climates, bedause they cover the entire ear, and would be serve as musical earmuffs when it gets below freezing outdoors.
This lens turned out great for my D40. Im what you call a rookie photograper and this is a good "first" zoom lens in my opion. Its a little slow and images some times turnout shakey but I had no idea there was a VR model of this lens which would have fixed these problems. (Get that one if you got the cash).
I got two damaged disks when tried to write using my laptop's super multi-drive. I could not control the write speed; it was 6x. Later I used an external drive and finished more than ten without any error. 2.4x- 4x speed seemed good.
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.
1. The feature says, it speaks the street names. But mine doesn't2. My fingers are too big to use the touch pad. May be I need a bigger one with large keys.3. Hangs many times. Had to restart.4. Not very user friendly5. Had used TomTom before this and felt TomTom is much better than GarminExcept for accuracy, i hate this device
Software is junk, scanner was defective right out of the box - slider jamming. Pass on this and do yourself a favor.
I was originally very pleased with this product and seller for the price and quick delivery.After the first use of my projector, the new lamp stopped working.The vendor has a straightforward return/exchange policy, but it took over 10 days to actually get the replacement!It is a good thing I kept the old lamp around, even though it was not very bright, I could use it.The second lamp has been working for 5 days - without failing... I expect it to last as long as an OEM would, so won't know whether I'll buy from this vendor again until next year!
Great. Thank you so much. Does exactly what it said. Alas my PC has now passed on and I have reluctantly had to buy a new one:(
Until I move on to a HDTV this TV will suffice very well. The picture quality is excellent and watching my digital Direct TV system gives me a very nice picture. I have movie nights at my house with the suround sound setup and everyone is throughly impressed with the picture quality and size...
I bought these speakers to replace my old Infinty Entra Point Five system. I looked at a few from Bose and Polk before going with these. First off the sub kicks out some Serious bass! The center does a great with vocals also. I bought an extra surround speaker so I could run a 6.1 setup. Im very impressed with Infinity once again. Great sound for a great price.
I brought this useless dvd player for my 7yr old and have returned it 3 times for all the reasons listed in all of the other reviews. I wanted to save someone else the hassel of buying a pieace of junk and having to return it, Buy Name Brand!
exchanged two already and both were defects......they made a high pitched noise which it is not suppose to do....check around the web and you will read other complaints about this issue.....I repeat it is not suppose to make a high pitched hum and if it does then it is a defect...i exchanged two already and both had the same problem except the first one i had made a lower pithced noise than the second...i wish i would had just kept the first....other than that though it does work good......to bad the sound is so annoying though....I had my computer, tv, and an air conditioner on and i could still hear this thing humming......and no its not interference cause i've tried plugging it in elsewhere
This disk performs poorly on Philips DVDRW228 internal drive. About 30% of the disks I make from a direct burn, or as a copy from a DVD+RW turn into coasters. I don't have this many from the other brands.
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.
This Canon Toner does the job very reliably. Doesn't streak, smudge,or leave residue. Prints many pages before running out of ink. Good quality at a fair price. We highly recommend this seller, whom we've used before!
My bother-in-law and I went to Africa on safari last year. We had purchased the binoculars especially to use while hunting. The optics were good and we were initially impressed by the image stabilization while still here in the states. Our impressions were confirmed when our professional hunters fell in love with them during the hunt. They were so impressed by the IS and price that we left a pair with our hunter. He used them for the entire season last year, and when he visited "The States" last month, he reported that they are still doing well.
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 was a little sceptical when purchasing. So many choices at a wide variety of prices. I purchased this because I had recently bought a HAVA unit to tap into my Direct TV and watch through the internet while traveling, I didn't know the HAVA needed to be wired between your router and the satellite box (usually your TV and computer aren't within arms reach of each other). I was pleased to find that two Adaptors were included in the package and hooked one to my router and the other upstairs to my satellite box. Works brilliantly! I would highly recommend this device for anyone that has equipment where wireless is not an option.
This printer is all they say it is. Easy program download, I was up and running in a hour and a half! Great printing, easy faxing. Copies are superb, and all my pictures look great! Very easy to use and I'm not tech savy. I would recomend this printer to anyone. Very great price too!
Works great...and withstood lots of pulling pressure on the cable during the routing of wires through parts of my house.
This product may not look fancy, but it has far fewer duds than frequently found among computer store offerings such as TDK's, Memorex's, et cetera.
this unit worked very well was trouble-free. Unfortunately when I was in the hospital my X friends took it upon themselves to do something else with it. I imagine it is still working perfectly and I will purchase another one. Easy to use complete and worked very well, better than the unit was replacing
Why spend the extra money when Amazon is cheaper? The same product as you get at any number of office supply stores, but the convenience of getting it delivered to your door and for less!
Vbegs the reason you don't see your review you ninny is you bought the VLNZ100U not the VLNZ105U. I have THIS camera and have no problem using the firewire connection to transfer. Is it surprising that you can't get it to work if you can't even figure out what camera you bought? Wonder why they make instruction manuals? Read one once! Is it surprising that with the 10K different combinations of hardware folks have that problems may arise. And as for support you gotta feel bad for the guys at Sharp that are taking calls from folks like vbegs. Probably wants to know what end of his firewire he should light with a match.
This item had good reviews at xmas, so I decided to try it out as a gift. I have never been more disappointed with a product. The batteries run out in less than a day even when it is not turned out. The sync is terrible. It seems to take and then everything is lost. Sometimes it will sync to outlook, other times it won't. I am wasting huge amounts of time trying to re-enter info and replace batteries to keep anything for longer than a day.
Excellent combination of 6.1 MP camera and HP printer. Excellent HP quality printer and is a very nice gift. Printer is very cute and easy to carry and Camera has enough pixels to capture good pictures.
First thing I do when I open every new lens is slap on a B+W. Got one on my 24L, 50L, 24-105L, 17-55/2.8, 70-200/2.8IS L.
Oh yes, like many of you out there, the price was so outrageous for a replacement ink cartridge -- that I was considering just buying a whole printer. However, once I had looked at the printer models out there (and the customer reviews on them) it was evident that unless you spend a considerable sum and get a good one, the machine will fail within about 6 months. It's almost as if they were designed that way. Anyway, I opted for a genuine HP cartridge and stayed with my old HP 833 printer. It went right in and I now have a perfect printer again. One last detail: I looked up and ordered the "15" and received the "45". Don't worry -- it fits like the 15 does and has (according to one of the reviewers here) a larger ink capacity. Hey, that works for me! I'm back in the black, so to speak. Oh wow, what a lame pun. Very pleased. (Non Amazon vendor -- begins with "Y").
It's hard to go wrong with a Belkin product. They always do what they're supposed to do and for a reasonable price. It's hard to be too picky about a cable that plugs into your modem and computer, but it does seem to stay un-kinked.
I have enjoyed my Tivo for 2 years now. Bascially, we can no longer live without it. However, as a company, Tivo is absolutely horrible. Where to start? My Tivo started to experience problems with video/audio synch lately. I called customer support and received suggestions for a fix, all of which I had tried. They were nice enough. Then I find out, to exchange my unit for a new one, it will cost $149.00 for parts and labor. Shipping is additional. OK. How about letting me save everyone the trouble and purchase a Tivo II (for much more money) and keep my current lifetime subscription? Seeing as how I was an early adopter/evangelist, etc? Uhh, no. Oh, and by the way, after you pay for repairs, they're only warrantied for 30 DAYS! Then, if you have further trouble, you're SOL again. I ask if there's a supervisor, or anyone available who's interested in keeping a good customer? Uhh, no. Well, I guess I can just buy Replay or Ultimate TV then? Uhh, yeah. I don't take the time to write online opinions or letters very often, but the policies and behavior of Tivo are so frustatingly bad, I just had to. Next on my list is the CEO. If they keep this up, he'll be next in the bread line. To sum up, the company I previously raved about will never see another dime from me. (or any of my valuable programming data)
This cable works wonderfully. The HDMI end seats snugly in every HDMI port I've plugged it into and, thus far, bears regular plugging and unplugging (it goes from my laptop to my secondary display at home). The DVI-D end also seats snugly and the thumbscrews grip to your fingers so removal and attachment aren't the miserable experiences they so frequently are. Great length, too--not so long that you have obnoxious excess, but not so short that you constantly unplug it. I bought a second one to hook my Desktop PC to my HDTV and it works brilliantly as well. Can't beat the price, either; in fact, many cables ten times the cost are of lower quality. I'll probably buy a third for my secondary display at work.
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 after years of using "drip" makers that were mostly made of plastic. They didn't last & the coffee did NOT taste that good no matter what brand I bought. However, after using this coffee maker I have thrown out all my other coffee pots !!Hands down, this takes me back to the "old" days when you could smell the coffee being brewed in the morning, & then the taste is just as I remembered it long ago. Hot, flavorful, aromatic, rich bodied, brews fast, & --- well you get the idea. Also, the coffee tastes good no matter what "brand" you use. So, RUN & get this before they no longer make them & you wish you had bought them when they were available. Some of the older "percolators" made by "out of business" company's sell for a LOT on a famous auction site If you are lucky to "win" them.This pot is also quite nice looking & cleans up well & is TOTALLY made of stainless steel---except for the bottom. But all the parts that the coffee comes into contact w/ is stainless.
I am pleased with the zip drive. I received it VERY promptly and it works great.
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!
Have had no problems with the card but wish I had sprung a few bucks more and bought the 2 Gig card. Think about your total needs prior to deciding on a given size card.
It doesn't work without the charger plugged. Its battery is specific, of unusual configuration, so I could not even change it.
Nice protective pouch for the RoadMate. Thicker polyester case provides nice padding, it's not a thin carrying case at all. Small inside net pocket that probably is there to stash a SD card.One feature that would be nice, but it lacks, is a pocket for a PDA style "tapping pen."
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!
these headphones are simple, hold their place, and sound crisp. The only downfall is they are not adjustable for smaller ears or flexible to fit around different shaped ears.
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.
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 bought this battery 2 months ago it worked really well. It lasted as long as the original one. 2 weeks ago i found the need to get more extra batteries so i came back to this product and saw that there were unsightly reviews, which was unusual. The last time i bought this item all of the reviews we more than 4 stars. i decided to buy it anyway because i already had one and i didn't have any problems with it. ive been using the battery since it arived a couple of days ago and i havn't had any problems yet. i think i would still recomend this rather than the 45$ original. i hope this review helps.
After testing this out for a week, I really like this alarm clock. Contrary to the misinformation given in another review, this is completely compatible with the 3rd gen ipod nano (video), and works well with it. The only thing that doesn't work with it is the video out, which also doesn't work with the classic, because you need Apple's special cable for that. One thing that disappointed me is that once the alarm goes off, if you have selected buzzer, the ipod turns off. That is okay, but when you turn it back on, you reset the alarm. If you still want to keep hitting snooze, you have to live without music. One other annoyance I found is that the volume and search knobs don't easily turn if you have slippery fingers. If they had bumps or something, it would be much easier. I like the fact that it has a radio, and that it comes with a remote. The remote would be better if it controlled using radio waves instead of IR signals, but I guess considering the amazing price you really can't complain. Overall I was very satisfied with this product, and would recommend it to anyone with and ipod with a dock connector.
Length:: 8:15 MinsWhat a great little kit!Instructions are minimalist so i seriously recommend u watch my video esp. if you are an amateur. Anyone can put this kit in- really simple with easy qucik connects on the wiring. You will need some simple tools like a drill to mount the camera itself and a crescent wrench to free up the battery terminals- nothing fance. I put it on my work van as i keep dining it on job sites with all the gear i carry. But for any after market rear view application- this is a piece of cake and far less money than some of the fancy ones.
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.
Have been using this radio for over a month now and am very satisfied with the reception and ease of use. The manual tuner was not a big bother as I just use my thumb and roll to scan the stations. The clip comes in handy, too, when I want to use my arms on my walks. I opted to use the smaller ear phones over the head set but the head set does give out good sound.
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.
I purchased this mouse for use with a new Dell 8600 laptop, after months of using a tiny Targus corded mouse with another laptop. What an improvement! This unit is very responsive, has a solid feel to it, fits well in my hand, and when compared to a desktop unit it is smaller in size (convenient for travel) without being annoyingly tiny. It is a highly desirable upgrade over other laptop input devices. As with most Logitech products, it is easy to install, is very accurate, has a quality feel, and allows quick setup for each use. One reviewer wrote that the buttons offer too much resistance, but I have been a huge fan of such tactile feedback since purchasing my first HP calculator back in the early eighties. To each his own! I find the cordless function to be even more beneficial with a laptop mouse than it is on a desktop unit, and the on/off switch is a nice touch to save battery life when the unit is not in use. All in all, I find this to be the best laptop mouse I have used to date. I would give it four and a half stars if possible, since all products can be improved. But since that is not an option, I give it a five as being the current cream of the crop.
I have thought about getting into Digital SLR for quite a while. I used to be a point and shoot user and get hooked on Nikon for their outstanding design and vivid pictures. Starting from Nikon 3100, 4600, eventually a 8700, I have tried to shoot in various circumstances and tried to convenience myself that a PS camera is good enough. However, I never felt satisfied.Before actually purchase the *1st, I have also kept an eye on Nikon D70s, Canon Rebel XT, and even D50. Tried all the models in Circuitcity and BestBuy but didn't feel they were the types I was looking for. I felt strongly against Canon since their covers and rubs felt cheap and the silver color always remind me of the point and shoot cameras.I eventually decided to purchase the *1st when Pentax offered a $[...] rebate on the camera body. The operatons of the camera is extremely identical to a film SLR camera, and the camera takes in most AF and K mount lens, which actually save a leg while upgrading the system. I purchased a old lens (28-200mm) from ebay for less than $[...]and it worked with the *1st without any problems.Another good thing is the AA batteries used on the camera. You can purchase 4 AA rechargable Energizer batteries on Amazon for less than $[...]. The camera fits my hand very well and the original 18-55mm lens came with the camera also meet general photograph needs.I have no complains with the camera so far.
This little case is just the right size and fit for my Exilim S770, with space for a lens cloth and an extra SD card.
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.
This "radio" isn't even worth the time it would take to write a bad review. Don't buy it.
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.
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.
Looked in all my local stores, couldn't find anything that satisfied me to compactly and safely store CDs for travel - Didn't expect so much quality at this price - very happy - Amazon is GREAT for finding good stuff! You won't go wrong buying this -
I know these umbrellas are for photographic lighting enhancement but my goal was for a wedding under the trees (and rain). Big enough for the bride and groom, obligatory white, and no hoop handle to impede the exchange of rings. Got several for the wedding party, a most unusual and useful attendant gift.
Great cable no issues at all, it is stamped 5E as it should and has the metal cover on the plugs. I have to assume that there is sheielding in the cable.
Unit boasts large speakers. The sound is above average, although there isn't much bass. A traditional analog (nondigital) tuner makes it easier to change stations or to scan stations quickly. One drawback is that the unit does not play MP3 files burned to a CD. Contains a built-in microphone for tape, which is a virtual rarity these days. The draw of the unit is it's crystal clear sound, although I would prefer just a bit more bass.
I bought this product with the intention that I would be able to jog and listen to music. Especially since sony claims it has a one hand toggle system for joggers. The overall product isn't bad, but the headphones are totally pathetic. There is no possible way one could job long distances and expect those earbuds to stay in. If you are planning to use this for any kind of exercise I would look elsewhere.
I'm sure this product would've been great, except it was never delivered to my home. The shipper reported the address was incorrect while it was the same exact address used for 2 other items on the same order, both of which was received. I would not order a product from this sender.
I owned 2 Farberware coffee pots made in China that didn't last more then a year. This Presto pot works great and was worth the money.
Very economical and works great.Its not heavy duty but considering the price, I didnt expect it to be.But it looks like if you take care of it, you should have it for quite some time before it needs replaced. (Most suited for home use)Time will tell how well it holds up, but I am satisfied initially.Both mouthpiece and earpiece are produce very clear sounds, and the headset makes it so easy to do things while talking on the phone and eases the strain on my shoulder when I have to hold the phone for a long time.Nice little gadget to have around!
I have ordered these cd-r's before and they worked fine on my Marantz audio recorder. Not so this time. I received an OPC error when I inserted these cd-r's in the drive which I found to mean that they are not digital audio, but standard cd-r's for use in a computer optical drive. I put one in a computer to verify and it worked fine.I'm not sure if I just happened to be shipped the wrong product this time or exactly what happened. All I know for sure is what I received is not what is advertised and I will not be ordering these again.
My boyfriend just bought me the Cannon EOS Rebel 2000 kit and I LOVE IT. I am very interested in photography and the whole SLR arena, but I am not very knowledgeable yet with the manual settings, etc. This camera has allowed me to take awesome pictures with the automatic settings for landscape, sports, night, portraits (where it blurs the background) while still having a lot of room to grow and learn. I am not a professional by any means, but I am a person who loves to take pictures of everything because I also like to scrapbook my pictures. I have already received compliments on my photos, as all of the pictures have turned out very crisp and clean. The fact that the camera is very lightweight has been a real plus while traveling and the lens that it comes with has been adequate.If you are considering this camera, especially for someone who isn't exactly sure that they want to do more than point and shoot, it takes excellent pictures. And it's also exciting to know that I have the capability of learning more about the art of photography with this camera. A great purchase.
With out a doubt, Faster, Lighter, Tougher, and a whole heck of a lot more powerfull. Superbly crisp screen, I was very impressed with the Visor Neo, and it's proven Palm OS it's faster than ever. You can even do a one button hot sink over your network. I Give this product an A+, 100%, two thumbs up, and extra ccredit too!
My SLR camera came with a removable lense cap but no cord or holder attached to it (kinda hard to believe, isn't it?). So, to be proactive, I knew I needed a solution before I lost the cap. This easy to use, inexpensive, light weight little thing is perfect. You stick one end to your lense cap and the attaches to your camera and never again will you worry about your cap. Perfect solution!
I recently purchased one and it is great. I used a 3030 head that I already had and it is a wonderful combo. I highly recommend this tripod for anyone that is looking for a full size tripod.
The tiffen UV filter is very usefull for protect the lens and the photographer eyes from the harmfull rays of light , i use this filter to protect my lens , and its light waight so it wont make the lens havier than it is . i advice this filter for any lens with 77 ring .
After reading reviews for these headphones, I was highly anticipating receiving mine. I am a very active person, and use headphones daily when going on runs, lifting in the weight room etc. Sadly, these headphones are only good for running, nothing else. They are incredibly uncomfortable after about 20 minutes of use, and can not be worn when laying back on machines for workouts like bench press, incline, decline, etc. The one redeeming factor that I will say about these headphones is the sound quality; which I believe is majorly attributed to the fact that the construction of the headphones forces the earpieces so far into your ear. Had to return these the next day..
Best if viewed from head-on. Great picture, sound; easy controls. Good value!
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.
Great product in every respect, but cost too much for what it really is - ink.
I am a new college student who recently purchased a large 17" laptop. I needed something that would protect my laptop in my backpack rather then a seperate case, so i purchased the body glove. its wonderful! it fits just like a wet suit... hard to get on at first but once its on it protects it very well... i haven't had any issues with it...and it fits the huge screen! i would recommend purchasing this product...my metal insignia on the front is well attached and has not caused any issues.
I thought the 1000's shape would be the biggest negative to get over. Instead it's really comfortable and slick looking to boot. The programming went easily (once I figured out not to have the remote and the IR extender plugged into the computer at the same time during updates). Cons: Not having the program residing on the PC and having to update the IR extender every time you update the remote. Two problems that I can overlook when weighing the ease of use. The wife and kids are no longer dependents to the keeper of the six remotes.
sound was very crisp clear ,vol range was excellent,fit to a bit to get used to but stayed in place with any activitymy first directional sound head phones ,all in all very happy with cost vs sound. others ive tested that were severaltimes the cost dont come close have to give 5 star , quality product
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. ;-)
This product is excellent. Set up was so simple. An economical way to connect multiple home computers to a cable modem.
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.
The ink cartridges were received exactly 24 hours after I ordered them on line. They were well packaged and the first one in use is functioning fine. I was very pleased with the product and the speed of the service.
When was the last time you bought a CD Player, and had features added to it after you bought it? The Rio Volt is that player! Via the magic of burnable CD's and downloaded firmware, this player can have additional features programmed into it as the manufacturer writes the software. I'm waiting to see the first website with &quot;RioVolt Hackware,&quot; as I believe this feature will get used as more people become aware of it.The unit typically ships with version 1.09 (it displays the rev as it powers up) and the website has version 2.0 ready for download. I won't list all of the new features, but suffice it to say that they added an entire new menu structure for personal preferences. Want to make your own EQ preset? The 2.0 firmware adds this feature to the player. In a world of half-finished devices rushed to market, this is the way to go.On the note of skip-protection, I believe that has been fixed as well. The new menu give more options for skip-protection to choose from. Although I haven't gone jogging with the unit yet, I've used it while housecleaning, and didn't get one skip. It also performed flawlessly in the car.I've been running an &quot;acid test&quot; of MP3's through the system, and haven't gotten one to not play. This includes a few that my TDK computer software gakks on. One note of caution - I have yet to figure out a way to play secure WMA media on it. RealJukebox will only allow WMA recording if the encryption is turned on. I found this out the hard way.The earbuds are solid and work well, although earbud headphones are an acquired taste. Ya either like having little things in your ear, or you don't. The audio quality is good, though.Battery life I won't comment on yet. It seems comparable to my Panasonic CD player. It will get the acid test on my next cross-country flight.Biggest complaint so far - The remote really needs a stronger clamp. The thing falls off clothing too easy. Also, the version of RealJukebox it shipped with didn't load - I had to pull a copy off the Real web site. All in all, I'd buy this unit again.
I bought this battery to replace the original batter in my UPS and it is working as expected after sufficient charging.
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 bought this model in 2003 and after 2 years of using this computer, I say it is still the GREATEST! This computer from Sony delivers it all. It comes standard with a 13.4 GB hard drive, which is excellent, 256MB of memory, CD Burner, DVD player, the whole nine yards. This computer has never failed me! The computer has NEVER had any freeze-ups! It has NEVER crashed or had a VIRUS, thanks to Norton Anti-Virus! For as long as I have had this computer, I have never a problem. The computer has an excellent capacity for programs.I've got all of my Office programs, AOL Instant Messenger, Weatherbug, Ad-Aware, Norton Anti-Virus, Sybot, you name it and the computers hard drive it still half FREE! I love this computer! On this computer total, I've got over 80 programs installed and I still cant believe I have just taken up half of the hard drive!Some of the standard programs that comes with the computers is a DVD player, which is great. It comes standard with a Picture Gear studio to alter and adjust digital camera photos. I've had a lot of fun with this program!This computer from Sony is the top of the line! It can't get any better than this! That's a guarantee! For the price, there is better computer out there than can come close to the quality of a Sony! If you've had any of their other electronics, than you know this computer is phenomenal too. I just love this comptuer!
I'm not sure what everyone's talking about with these. I bought them based on reviews, and the sound is really disappointing. Could it be I'm doing something wrong? Is there some button or switch I need to flip on these things? Cause the sound is terrible. No bass whatsoever, no matter what the EQ setting on my iPod.And noise isolating? Again, I don't get it. I thought my ear canals were pretty mainstream up til now, but maybe I have fine grooves which let in ambient sound. I'm going to return them and buy something cheaper and better.
I bought this to replace my Canon Multipass C635 (or 5500), with which I was never very happy: ink dried out all the time, lousy user guide, half-assed cross-platform compatibility. Hesitated about buying Brother (who really buys Brother, anyway?), but it was the only alternative with PC/Mac support. Out-of-box experience rivals that of Apple or Dell--excellent--although you need your own USB cable, of which they warn you on the carton. Setup is drop-dead easy. I hope the ink cartridges last a while. I vastly prefer this to the Canon multifunction offering.
This worked like a dream, on Cox cable and it offered my wired network full conectivity and my laptop and handheld conections too. The wireless is in my basement and I am getting 40-50 feet with 80% signal 2 floors up, love it!
Really noticeable when shooting far distances. Not so noticeable when shooting close ups. I recommend this product!!
I was impressed about its VERY SINCERE delivery service. I was very satisfied with quick delivery and the product was the exact same one as I saw in the on-line ADs. Thanks.
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.
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.
This a laptop that you can use for anything you want, I am curently runing the game F.E.A.R and it is not to bad it is never slow. The graphics arnt the best but its integrated not dedicated so you get what you pay for. still a great buy for any begginer. It runs movies wit hgood sound for speakers on a laptop. I would reccomend this to anybody. If there is anything I could change on this I wold ge quieter fans but that comes with any laptop.
My research for 26' TV focused on Panasonic, Sony and Samsung. I loved everything about Panasonic 26LX70 but it does not have VGA input( even though it can be connected to laptop by DVI/S-Video but neither of my laptops had them) So I thought of buying Samsung but did't like it's glossy finish, also I was concerned about sound quality that some reviews were complaining about. Finally, Even though I am not fan of Sony products because of their price, I bought 26S3000...and I found that this model is awesome !! So if you are going to buy it....you won't be disappointed !Here are the pros about Sony Bravia 26S30001. The picture quality is awesome.2. Great features PIP/P&P....Note; that you will find PIP false but actually it has it.3. Brilliant picturewhen connected to laptop - Texts are razor sharp and no fuzzy lines around like other brands.4. Enough connection interfaces.6. Found many more digital channels than PanasonicetcCons:1. Analog channel quality for week signals might need to be improved. Note that I connected TV with Indoor antenna and I do not have cable connection...so probably it seems that antenna needs to be better quality2. Could have given separate ports for Cable and UHF/VHF as Samsung does...also it would have been better to provide easier switching between between UBH/VHF and cable through remote.Overall, I found the TV of awesome quality and worth the money !
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.
I got it working well, but it is still a bit too technical to set up. Took me a couple hours at least - more than it should.
I myself over the years have tried cards like this. I hope this card lasts me a lifetime. This is the best video capture device I have ever used. Installed the card, installed the drivers and the two media editors that come with it, one reboot and I was making DVD's instantly. I see many sleepless nights with this card. Many.
This is a great little point-and-shoot camera and video camera with sound!, but for the same price I could get the 630 at wal-mart, so I sold it for $100 and went and got the 630. The 630 is exactly the same size and usability but it's 6 megapixel and supports 4GB SD card so you can record lots of movies without having to exchange the card. A 256 MB SD card will hold a 3.5 minute video, so if you do the math..potentially you can take almost an hour long video at 30fps, 640X480! That's awesome and NO TAPES..you got to love that! On auto mode, it takes great pictures! Also, if you get 2700 NimH rechargeable batteries, the battery life will last for an hour long video recording as well. This camera is so small I can stick it in my front pants pocket and I've got a great still shot and movie camera wherever I go! No more lugging around a camcorder with the case and everything...very convenient![...].
Small but as usual [for me , anyway] a good Sony product.Battery life is good and replay is very loud.main fault for me is that it never goes off! That means though, that I'm always ready to record.Never got software to work though. Not troubled enough yet to bother since it has a high storage capacity.
Well constructed. Works better than I thought it would; it's extremely sensitive. Highly recommend it.
Its so simple really. If you need an efficient, small, fanless, 10/100 switch, then this is the one for you. It really is the best deal for the money.
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!
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.
After resisting buying this lens for a long time, I finally caved in after the canon 50mm f/1.8 or 1.4 was too limiting on my rebel XT. I haven't regretted the purchase. It is a tad soft at f/1.4, but not unbearable as long as you don't pixel peep (the 50mm f/1.4 was definitely sharper). My first copy was sharp with no front focusing issues. So I cannot attest to the quality issues of Sigma.I use this lens exclusively in the 1.4-2.0 range as I have the excellent Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 for breathtaking shots f/2.8 and above. I only use the center focusing point on my Rebel XT and it hasn't given me any focus problems, though it is difficult to confirm the focusing using rebel xt's small viewfinder. With a thin DOF there is plenty of margin for errors, but I have managed to focus accurately most of the time. After an initial auto focus, I use the manual focus to check my focus.The only thing ugly about the images it produces is the bokeh. It produces a wierd rounded triangular bokeh, as though one side of a circle was smashed in. Never seen anything like that before. But the quality of the images is otherwise very good and well saturated and I am willing to live with the bokeh. Others may not be so forgiving.The build quality is nothing big to brag about. It has a black matte finish which seems delicate and susceptible easily to scratches or dust sticking to it. Otherwise, it feels solid and as heavy as canon L primes.With the cost of this lens, and the Tamron 17-50mm lens, I have essentially committed myself to crop cameras. It has been my experience that, for the sub 500$ lenses, crop lenses often more useful, have much better color and sharpness than any full frame lens in the same price range with some notable exceptions like the canon 50mm f/1.4 & f/1.8.
I've been quite happy with mine and I bought it because of the low price and numerous five-star reviews. It's not a real windup, rather, they sell it with a fifty cent plastic 3" case and you can place the earbuds in the middle and basically wraps the cord around them. I'd like to see earbuds with a built-in quarter-size cordwinder. Otherwise, as happy as most of the other reviewers.
First, I'll give you some background.I'm a student, a former music major (now Biomed engineer). I take my music and the quality of my experience very seriously. (I.e. - nothing under a 320 bit rate and no ipods)now, it's not all classical music - but all sorts. you name it, i probably have it.Here are my two cents about this piece. I myself am one of those people who need the foam piece to get a proper, comfortable fit. But once these bad boys are inserted, you pretty much forget that they are in to begin with.The experience is awesome. It's just clear and precise. exactly what etymotic was gunning for. They don't care about "maximizing bass" or some stupid stuff like that. It's about pure, unadulterated, music. Basically, you're hearing exactly what the composer/artist wants you to hear. You want the bass? Go crank it up yourself on your eq.I've tried the Shure e2c, the Senn cx300, and the ue5, etymotic er6, even some overheads like the sony and senn hd. What i can tell you is that each has its own character. (shure - comfortable, more uncontrolled bass, senn - nice, but not as good in all traits, etc.)The only real competition i saw for the er4 was the ue5, rightfully so, since they are in the same "weight class", but the ue5 just didn't have the same feel of authenticity, clarity, etc. But it have more bass, so much so that at times it distorted/overpowered other tonal regions. If you're gunning for that, go for the ue5 (for those with heavy pop/rock tastes). But if bass doesn't need to be banging on your eardrum, I'd seriously say the er4 is unbeatable.It's not like the bass is not there with the er4. But again, it's all about authenticity. You're hearing EXACTLY what the artist wants you hear. If that's not good enough for you, take it up with the artist, it's not an issue with the er4ps.the only negative i can think of: the wires can get in the way and most of the time, i need the use of the given clip to get a real comfortable control of the wires. otherwise 5 stars.------------------------------------------------------------------------------Edit.Since I used the foam inserts, I frequently have to change them in/out.During this process, a very small (unnoticeable to the eye) piece of plastic off the earpiece fell off!Now I LOVE these er4ps so much that even this minor detail had to be fixed.I called etymotic, sent them my er4p's and had them repaired free of charge (their warranty goes for 2 years!)Even more amazing - is that they FIXED/REPLACED everything!!I'm talking about matching output levels, frequency response, exchanging transducers, filters, etc.For all of you guys out there - this truly is the gold standard of IEM's (in ear monitor earphones) and they have that kind of service to boot!I recently even gave a shot with some of the real heavyweights (the shure 530, ue10, etc). Now they do have triple drivers, so it was "better" than the er4p's by the SMALLEST of margins in JUST the bass output (just the magnitude). However, the overall quality, balance and authenticity were no match for the er4ps.Plus, who wants to fork over more money to get just the potential for over-bass? (they both run for ~$150 more).Bottom line - If my er4p's ever get lost or go south - I'm sending them in for repair or just buy a brand new set. I've been searching and unfortunately collecting earphones, headphones, etc.I'm done looking. I've spent nearly 1000 dollars looking around. I hope my experience can save some of you guys the trouble.------EDIT #2 - 2.17.2011Just recently found out that they will offer custom moldings. I'll be sure to update whenever I have a full run with them!Also, despite the appearance of the threaded cords, do not be fooled into thinking that they are weak!Since I purchased my er4p's (I've also used them the most) other headphone wires have come and gone. These include the shure's which gave way last week, the ue5's (previous generation), and the smaller senns cx300 (admittedly not in the same weight class).I contemplated going with the overheads for a while, but then was reminded why I fell in love with the er4p's in the first place -- authentic, portable sound.
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.
I bought these cases to sell a CD-ROM based product. SuperMediaStore's cases are good quality. Discs click nicely into the center hub, and feel secure there. I had previously tried the thinner 7mm case. Although the 7mm cases might look a little sexier (and save space when you have a shelf full), I prefer these because CDs are secured better on the center hub, and the thicker case protects the CD a bit better when shipped.
I've got four ipod speaker systems from portable to Bose to Klipsch with sub woofer and this one is my favorite. It fills a room with good thumpin' sound, it takes up very little space and it looks very cool. Highs can be a little weak so you have to adjust the ipod EQ for your room but other than that it is the most bang for your buck and people always remark on the looks. I just bought a second one for the game room.
I bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday. He's a chef and needs to iron his THICK and HEAVY chef coats. It works GREAT! He loves it. The detachable water container makes it easy to fill. It doesnt take too long to heat up. We BOTH LOVE the heat proof case that comes with it (for organization purposes), and I personally love the retracktable cord. He uses starch on his coats but the great thing about this iron, its very EASY to clean the iron part. It was a great price and I would do it all over again! I bought it in January and hes been using it for the full 5 months now.
This is a good, quality cable. Used it to hook a CD player to my mixer. Works great. I'm pleased!
These Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphones are great! The sound is crystal clear. The base is felt and yes, I would buy these again.
I've had the original Visor for about 1.65 years (nice, black plastic that feels like that of a TV remote, 2MB of RAM, Palm OS 3.1, 4 shades of grayscale, 50% slower processor than the Neo) and the Visor Neo purple (I don't care if it says blue on the box, everytime I look at it, I see purple/indigo) for about 5 months now. I primarily made the upgrade to a Neo over the original mostly due to the extra RAM and faster processor. The new version of the OS and continuing Springboard compatibility were additional plusses. Finally, It was priced cheaper than what my Visor had cost, had free shipping, and came with a free promotional nylon carry-case (the one with the big zipper, 1 big pocket for your handheld, 2 mini-pockets for any Springboard modules, and a little room left over to squeeze something else, like a set of headphones).Here's my detailed breakdown of the Neo:Palm OS: If you've ever played around with a Palm OS before, then you gotta admire its simplicity. There's Very little micro managing, relatively low problems, and has thousands of applications available. This platform is also used by 75% - 90% of the handheld community, so unless they're sticking with their cell phones, you'll be able to freely-exchange software, contact info, and variety of other things. Unless you're hardcore on viewing video, listening to mp3s, or other heavy multi-media tasks, PalmOS should suit you fine.Exterior: has that "cheap, greasy plastic" feel in where fingerprints and body oils smudge very easily on it. Would-have been nice if there was an alternative to this, but I've gotten used to this. Having a snap cover as opposed to a flip cover means that you'll need 2 hands to open/close it, but I've gotten used to this too. They're 3 different colors, mine being opaque/translucent, lighter-colored ones being more transparent/translucent. If your cover is also clean, you'll be able to see your screen without removing the cover, which can be convenient due to what I've mentioned previously.HotSync/Palm Desktop: Easy setup, easy to use. Backs up your handheld, lets you enter data onto PC and sync it over to your handheld, as well as new software. It'd be nice if it displayed important notices more clearly, such as same files being duplicated because of different information from HotSyncing. Currently, you need to go through the logs to pinpoint this. All in all very well done (with a backup module to provide fail-safe if something should go wrong)Screen: Grayscale does look ugly next to a color screen and/or higher resolution screen, but you do get your "returns" with a less expensive and less power draining PDA. For me, it would've been nice to view pictures, maps, and games in color, but the grayscale gets the job done quite adequately. Pressure detection on the screen produced minimal concerns, as several times I would miss when I try to click on very small targets, although it may have been like that because I miscallibrated the detection accuracy.Battery life: the 2 AAA alkalines last me about 2 weeks when I do an hour of gaming or other heavy use a day, while over 3.5 weeks with more mild usage of daily lookups and small notetaking. If this is a concern for you, nickel cadium batteries should save you money. Even though Handspring doesn't recommend this, it's moreso a battery guage monitoring issue than performance/damage-wise.Reliability: As of with my Neo, I never had any fatal problems. Certain times I had to soft reset because of missing files for some applications caused errors that prompted me to do so, but I never had any information losses, freezes, or crashes. With my original Visor however, loading tons of games or something caused it to "downward spiral". This is where day-by-day, the performance and operation gets noticeably worse (like Win 98 from when you first use it fresh from a reformatted hard drive to4 years later when you need to reboot the damn thing 2-12x a day). Soft-resetting my old Visor temporarily solved this problem for a few days at a time, but ultimately a hard reset (purging all of your data) was required to, yet again, Temporarily remedy this problem. Tech support (NOT a toll-free number BTW) was kind enough to promptly send me a replacement (but first sending me an actual return box to put the defective handheld in. Procedures.... humph).Springboard: Of the 2 Handspring handhelds I own, both aren't tremendously innovative compared to what the competition has to offer, but are nice values, so I'd generally recommend them to anybody. However, if you aren't going to bother dealing with them modules, I'd recommend you consider the Palm series or even a PocketPC, just to keep your options open. If you Are primarily interested in Visors for their Springboard modules, then poke around online and other places to find out more information, specifically, what modules you would use, availability, and prices. Thankfully, modules no longer cost "an arm and a leg" like they did years ago, but certain combinations of purchases can still deplete your wallet quickly. Many models of the latter 2 also have some sort of expandable data storage/backup and can even mimic the functionality that Springboard technology offers for Visors (e.g. certain Palms have wireless email/web capabilities and PocketPCs have a built in mp3 player). As for myself, I currently own 4 different kinds of modules: 8MB backup module (peace of mind for in case my PC AND my Visor BOTH fail), 16MB Hagiwara flash memory (expandable storage for databases, Ebooks, and games), a 2MB flash memory + "silent" vibrating alarm (for the limited amount of memory and also being cheap), and the SoundsGood mp3 player I managed to find on Amazon Marketplace (I plan on getting a REAL mp3 player soon, but this novelty item does come in handy for when I don't lug the player around).
Epson T5570 PictureMate Print Pack, GlossyAfter inserting print pack in Picturemate the cartridge showed 60% full, even though the expiration date on box was 2013. We are going to use the Picturemate for special pictures during the holiday season. We hope it will last that long.
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.
This is an excellent flash drive with a tone of storage for its age. Bargain on top of it! Thanks for the great product offering, Amazon!
I am very impressed with this. I did alot of research before buying an MP3 player and decided not to get an IPod for various reasons. I liked another Creative product, but there were complaints about the controls not being easy to use with big hands. So I waited a while and then this came out. This player however is very easy to control with my big hands. It is easy to use, and the sound quality is good. I had some problems with it once, I think I left it on accidentally and drained the power. I was rather sad, thinking it had failed already. However I discovered that there are two reset buttons. One is on the top, the other is on the left side, in the middle. The one on the side fixed the problem and it sprang back to life. I highly recommend this if you are thinking about getting an MP3 player.
I now own THREE different pairs of clip-on earphones: Koss, Altec-Lansing, and Sony. The Sony are the best, for these reasons:1. They position the speaker so it is facing FORWARD rather than towards the center of your head. This way, you get direct sound to your eardrum, and consequently the sound is louder (saves your batteries), and you get better high-frequency response (the sound doesn't have to turn a corner to get to your eardrum). It just sounds better than the others.2. Stiff plastic design (no moving parts) makes them very easy to get on and off, and easy to tell left from right. They don't move around once they are on your ears.3. The cord has a sliding part which allows you to secure the wires up under your chin, effectively giving you a single wire from your neck to the sound source. Handy for keeping the wires out of your zippers and collar, and, I think, handy for running, to keep everything secure.4. No foam to irritate your ear and distance your eardrum from the sound.Too bad they are orange. But the orange is ALMOST fleshtone, so it isn't too bad (for a white guy). Other clip-on's might look niftier (the Altecs have some chrome which looks way cool), but they don't work as well.These are great clip-ons. Just buy them. At this price, I'll buy a second pair.
I bought it for 24.99, and am very happy about it.The weather channel is weak, but all other three channels have excellent reception. And the build of the machine is sturdy and ready for outdoor/garage use.The speaker is fine with me, though someone may want a more crisp sound. It is very enviromentally friendly as far as battery life is concerned.In general, if you want a portable (not pocket) radio with good reception and reasonable price, this is the one for you.
I got this sub about six months ago and I have had not one problem with it at all. Actually, every time I turn it on I'm impressed with it; it's my most fevered item in my room. The PSW505 has made all the deference in my system, I absolutely love this thing. This sub is my first Polk audio purchase. I am very impressed with this Product and an instant fan of Polk Audio from my experience with this sub. I do Plan on buying more Polk speakers, but there prices are a little high for me at the moment, I did however get this sub at an amazing steal. I had been watching this item for months and waiting for the price to go down and finally one day Amazon had it for $169 and without hesitation the BUY button was pressed. Even for $300 dollars I would buy this Subwoofer, I actually plan on purchasing another one in the future.The GOODI have put this sub through many bass tests and have come out pleasantly pleased. I have read some reviews of others saying this sub is not what the specs say it is, but I have not found that to be true at all. I tested this sub as low as 20Hz and up to 100Hz. This sub does hit the LOW LOW end pretty well. I would agree with the specs from Polk that say about 23Hz is its Low end. I did test it as low as 20Hz, it didn't bottom out but the port noise was so loud it kind of ruined the experience. 35Hz is when the PSW505 really starts to shine, while at 20Hz to 34Hz everything is rattling but the sound of bass is absent, at 35Hz your ears start to tingle.... just a little and you start to feel the presence of some Massive Bass. Then at 46Hz you start to think you should turn the Freak in thing down before it makes your heart skip a beat. From 55Hz and up it Starts to go into the high tones of bass witch once again the PSW505 shines. I have yet to find a breaking point in this sub, meaning I have yet to bottom it out. I'm not saying it won't, but I have yet to find anything that is able to bottom it out at the levels I like to play things. This subwoofer is honestly the best deal out there if you are on a budget! I have heard and tested many different subs in my life including many of the high end subs and this Polk sub is just as good! Although the other subs in the $400 to $600 price range might be a tiny bit cleaner in the lower end rang, I promise you can't get much better than the Polk PSW505. This sub will not disappoint and if it doesn't make your sound system sound like the IMAX then you might want to make sure it's working and hooked up correctly. If you are on the fence about this thing take my word for it and just buy it or you will be missing out.The NOT so GOODI honestly only have one complaint about this Amazing sub, and that is the Port noise that comes from the port on the back side of the box. I truly love the design of the PSW505. I think it looks fantastic! I love taking the grill off and seeing this aggressive looking subwoofer that has a hug rubber ring around it. I also like that the port is on the back side of the box rather than the front. But there must have been a problem with the design of the box concerning the sound quality. If you really crank the bass up and get the thing bouncing you will hear a rather loud shuffling noise coming from the port. This noise happens because the sub is blowing air at a high speed and rate out of a small opening. For some reason I guess Polk just couldn't get the dimension correct to solve the problem or they didn't care. Either way it's a problem, not a big one at all but at times it can be annoying. It does make it sound a lot like a blown speaker if you are right next to it. If you take a couple steps back from it you can't hear the shuffling noise over the overwhelming bass. So It's not a deal breaker by any means but defiantly a little annoying that Polk didn't take the time to fix this before they put it out for sale.
I am very pleased with this product. It is exactly what it claims to be and it's not flimsy like some of the cheap cables you find today.
I recently bought MySky and I like it a lot. Yes, the quality of construction may be better and yes, the software seems to have some glitches, specially just out of the box. The screen could also be higher resolution, sort of like the iPod screen. But this is a very sophisticated product. Wait till you hold one in your hand: it almost comes out of science fiction. I agree that Celestron's Sky Scout is built better ( I had one for over a year and I just sold it after using only few times ), but MySky is a superior product and much more ergonomically designed. For me it has a big advantage: it can be used without reading glasses. The Scout display is very faint and on the side of the unit, while MySky has a display right in front of you that can be very bright or very dim, your choice. Other really nice feature of MySky: once it gets the GPS fix, the next time you turn it on at the same location it keeps it in memory, and updates the date, so you do not have to wait for a new fix. This feature is not present in Scout, which has to wait for a new fix each time. This allows you to actually have sky tours even inside your own home, and learn the sky and constellations even in bad weather, amazing......I was a bit nervous buying MySky because of all the negative reviews; I suggest to anybody who purchases MySky to update the software immediately via the web, even before using it the first time. Once you have the updated software/firmware, all should be OK. And look out for Amazon deals! I bought my MySky at Amazon for $299 new, including free ground shipping, which I think is an amazing price for this product.
I had a mini tripod before and I lost it. Then I went and bought the gorilla tripod. That one broke since the first day that I used it, but I managed to wedge the broken foot each time I used it. Then I got tired and re-ordered the mini tripod. It is small, so it can fit everywhere, it bends the way you want without the fear of breaking it and the best of all, it has an unbeatable price.
The Rio Forge is great. It is small, easy to use, holds tons of great music you download and organize your way. The only thing I have noticed about it is that When using the FM tuner, the reception is not great. Other than that, I love it.
I received this printer as a birthday gift. It lasted for 1 year and 7 days. Then, I received an "online message" from Epson telling me the printer had out lived it's life. It croaked. On contacting Epson, the rep told me he was sorry i received a faulty printer and if I wished, he could direct me to [...]/printers/royalties ? where I could PURCHASE another priter at a discount. It did above average in color tone. It was slow for quality work. It has problems in command and will print what and how it chooses overiding your settings.Further investigating the site I discovered on [...] that this printer is likley to self destruct in "4 to 6 months"....The excess ink collecting tray fills, then, shuts it down. Replacement/repair is very costly. I would have to drive mine 60/70 miles for the nearest service store...I live in Palm Springs....so, Riverside or San Bernedino were the closest sites. `I don't think a $300.00 plus printer should wear out it's life in a year. It was certainly not overworked....I also think Epson should make it known this printeer is NOT BUILT TO LAST FOR MORE THAN FOUR TO SIX MONTHS. You only find this out after you burn up 3 C Notes...and personally, I cannot burn up 3 C Notes every 4 to 6 months...can you ? You will receive no resolution to the situation from Epson. Not good business practice or philosophy as far as I am concerned. Buyer, Beware....you could be tossing your hard earned money down the drain on this one.Laurence Sausa
Look, Epson builds the printers and probably takes a loss, and then makes the profit on the expensive inks. So you could save money and get an off-brand ink cartridge, but Epson's inks are better. So for client proofs and presentations, I usually stick with Epson inks. For personal projects (and the kids), I buy off-brand inks. These are bright, clear, stick to the paper evenly and smoothly, and don't fade.
The Casio Cassiopeia PV-200e model is a wonderful machine that will keep an unorganized techie in-sync with their home or office PC while on the road. The PV-200e features all the PV-200 model advantages except the backlit display and desktop cradle. The serial cable sync operation is one-touch and will update information on both the Casio and home or office computer's operating systems. The included software is easy to use and free downloadable software makes the unit compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2000 and before. One exceptional feature that the PV-200e has is the clarity of the on-screen writing in the Quick-Memo function. In short, Casio provides a lot of power in their PV-200e!
I ordered the first Elite 92&#34; Screen. There was a defect in the product. The nail holes did not line up and the frame was warped on the right side causing the picture not to be clearReturned it and ordered a replacement: This one was slightly bend on the top part of the frame. I've learned to live with it but so dissatisfied with the product.I would not recommend this
As usual Amazon had this item at an excellent price. I've not had this DVD player very long, but so far it's more than living up to the Sony name.Highly recommend!!!!!
This is a great product. It actually improved the quality of my photo prints !! I am definitely sticking with Rhinotek ink !
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 camera makes me really sad! I had an older Kodak that I loved, but I wanted something smaller so I bought this one. I love the way it looks, but the photo quality is very poor. I have tried every setting it has (as has my more technologically advanced friends) and we can't get it to take good pictures at night or indoors. The photos during the bright of day outside are fine, but go inside or allow the sun to go down, and no amount of light or flash can get this camera to take good pictures. It's also very sensitive and gives blurry photos a lot. Unfortunately, I gave my big, wonderful, old Kodak away, so even thought I bought this only not long ago, I am already in the market for a better one. I have a trip to Italy coming up and would enevr trust this camera to such an important event!
I bought this unit on Amazon just before Christmas. I was getting it to achieve the best possible combination with my new Samsung 40" LCD and Toshiba HD DVD player. Took awhile to get my head on straight when navigating the manual, but after awhile I got it figured out. Sounds really good with my Klipsch Heresey fronts, Bose rears and JBL center.Keep in mind everything is relative. This unit sounds good but not as good as the Nakamichi AV-10 that it replaced (that was $1000 new in 1999). I only did the upgrade for the HDMI input/output. Our room has lots of traffic and it was of no benefit to spend a ton of money when kids have access to the remote. For the less than $275 spent it is a solid investment that does the job.I will admit I relied heavily on the reviews on the Amazon site and was torn between the 810 and the 910. In the end I decided to spend a little less and try it for awhile.The remote is stout and fairly simple. All in all, very nice.
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!!!!
The remote extender works well and was very easy to set up. I have dish TV with my receiver in my living room and 3 other TV's around the house. I can control the one dish receiver from any were in the house. The only down side is the battery life of the remote.
I bought these for my daughter because of the great reviews they received. We were very disappointed with the sound quality. If we turn the volume up higher than 1/4 way up the lever there is a terrible buzzing sound. I thought we just got a defective product so I had Amazon exchange them for a new pair. These sound just as bad out of the box as the original set. I am going to return them. I do not have experience with any other portable MP3 Player speakers so maybe these got great reviews because the others are all worse.
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.
This is the second one of these mousepad/mouse combinations we have purchased. Works great, great size for laptop case and no batteries. You can't ask for more
Before I start with my mini review, let me first clarify some things:1. This device support MP3 drag-and-drop without using Sonic Stage using a program provided by Sony. See the following links:Sony: http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/common/asp/details.asp?l=en&v;=mp3installer_2_0&m;=mp3How to make it auto-launch:http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=112342. This device works as a regular flash drive. It lets you copy non-audio files.Mini review:Having used a Sony miniDisc player before, I'm used to Sonic Stage already. One thing I don't like about it is, there's no Mac support. Sonic Stage is not really hard to use. I look at it as, it's not as easy as iTunes.It comes with 5 free songs (gift cert) at Sony Connect. The upload of the songs to the device was a bit slow since it's USB 1.1. A good thing about Sonic Stage though is, you can choose what songs to upload to your music device (Apple added this feature when the Shuffle was released).Although just one color (light blue), the OLED screen is great. Think of an LCD screen but brighter (it makes me want to get the Sony Clie VZ90). All devices with screens should use OLED! :DThe metal controls require getting used to. It reminds me of the small dial at the side of an analog watch -- pull once and twist up or down to scroll through the songs, pull it one more time and twisting up or down scolls through the albums, push it in and it's on 'hold' and controls are protected from accidental pushes or twists.On power saving mode, when a song is playing, after a few seconds, the screen turns off. Every after a few seconds thereafter, an animation - like four "(" - runs to show you that something is playing.Battery life - I have no plans of testing it but the box says it will last 50 hours of continuous playing. The box also says that a 3-minute charge is good for 3-hours use (wow). Charging is done via USB through the computer by the way.As for weight, it's slightly heavier than the Shuffle.There is an option to adjust bass and treble. Using good earphones makes it sound really better than the Shuffle.Purchased music are in ATRAC3 format, though it can play MP3, WMA, and WAV files if you upload them via Sonic Stage.Earphones, USB cable, belt clip, a black pouch, and a 5 free song Sony Connect coupon are included in the box.As for the cost, the E507 (which has 1GB) is $199 - the 1GB Shuffle is $129. Is the $70 difference worth it? Knowing that Sony included an 3-liner OLED (not just a regular LCD) screen is well worth it already. It also comes with an FM tuner and a clock. While it says at the the back that it was built in China, the build is solid. I highly recommend this device.Some images side-by-side with the iPod shuffle (see third reply):http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?p=834041#834041
Other reviews contain much to say about the many good features of this machine. Overall I'm very pleased with the product. But note the following: There is no enclosed paper tray. The paper stacks on the exposed slide on the back of the printer like a Canon inkjet printer. The angle of paper feed has caused some toner ruboff on the next sheet on two sided copies, leaving a smear on the top of the next page. Colored paper causes more toner ruboff. The working footprint is much larger than the pictures show because the paper path is 90 degrees to the scanning/coping glass. Paper comes out the front of the machine on an extended &quot;catcher.&quot; Though the copier reduces/enlarges, the glass is only 8-1/2&quot; wide so you cannot place two sheets at 90 degrees and reduce to one sheet. With an answering machine attached, the answering machine message completely plays before detecting a fax tone (good chance of time-out by sending machine). With a computer modem hooked to the same phone line, the fax seems to interfere with internet communications (MUCH slower connections). The quality of copies is very good. Toner saver setting available. Easy to use controls. &quot;Scan once, print many&quot; feature is very nice, especially for auto document feed copies.
This product is great - both quality and looks. It was very practical putting all my cds in this case other than keeping them in their cases.
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.
WE ARE IN SCOTLAND ALOT OF THE PICTURES IN THE OLDER BUILDINGS TURN OUT BETTER WHEN YOU DON'T USE A FLASH.THE 28 -300 LENS HELPS TO GET THE FULL IMAGE OR THE LANDSCAPE OF THE AREA.I WILL POST A FEW IMAGES FOR PEOPLE TO SEE
Purchased this dvd player for my daughter. After a few months use I noticed it was skipping etc. Upon inspection I noticed that it looked a little warped, and when I removed the battery I realized it was warped and appeared ready to explode or burst. Of course I freaked out thinking that my daughter could have been burned badly by this. I immediately got on the phone with Coby. The first lady I spoke too said oh no do not use the product any longer. She stated that they would take care of it and someone would call me within 72 hours. Well a week went by and I didn't hear anything. So I called back, and was told too bad it has been over 90 days. I said fine well I just need to buy a battery then. They said sorry we don't sell batteries. I said well what should I do then, throw it in the trash? And she said YES!!! LOL!! I will never buy Coby again. Horrible support and service. Horrible uncaring employees.
The headphones did not fit in my ears. Therefore they were useless to me. I originally got them for running but they didn't even stay put when I was standing around. I guess my ears are too small to fit them. I didn't return them because it would've cost me $5 to return when i got them for $10 with free shipping. The sound quality is only ok when i tried it.
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 just wish Canon hadn't stopped this camera's production
The first one of these memory modules I got worked about 20 seconds - and then the computer shut down and wouldn't restart. First time I ever had to return an Amazon product. I reported the failure on-line, used the box it came in and the return label that came with it to send the fizzled memory back, while Amazon was sending me a replacement. I got the replacement in about 4 days and at no cost to me. The replacement memory is working just fine, and I'm very glad I bought it from Amazon.
logitech's new marble mouse is everything it says it is, except for the fact that it is a two-button, not a three button mouse. The placement of the left mouse button makes it difficult to double-click easily....it would have been simpler to mount a third button on top of the mouse, next to the trackball. A single push for the double-click feature is used far more frequently than any other mouse function.
I can't say enough about how great this laptop case is for professional environments. It's not like all those other bulky (and let's face it) ugly cases. This really is more like a briefcase than anything else. Which blends in well, all the while making a statement - great design, great organization, great safety ... just great overall.
The filter is great but the slip on cap just doesn't work in the field or in my camera bag. It is always off the filter. Time for a new cap design that grips the filter.
This monitor works great. Easy to set up, no bad pixels, great price for 19 LCD monitor!
Based on previous reviews I decided to purchase from this seller. I was not disappointed. The product, shipping and service was excellent. Although I didn't have to deal with customer service I'm sure it would be up to the standards I received. I would recommend anyone looking for any sort of home AV wiring check these folks out first. Top notch! Thanks for the business.
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 have been very pleased with the quick delivery and the quality of the toner cartridge. I slipped it into my Canon MF3240 laser printer and the print quality was excellent.
I was somewhat reluctant to try the 1000 because of all the criticisms of the complexity and problems with other reviewers of the last generation of Logitech products. I have a Denon AVR 2807, Sony DVD, CD and VCR. The Denon system is fairly complex with a very intimidating remote, and the different settings for the sound, video inputs and modes made it impossible for anyone but me to turn on the TV for any purpose, and get sound at the same time!Thus I was hoping for a remote which my wife could pick up, push one button and enjoy the system, yet still allowed me to enjoy the flexibility of the Denon sound environment. The Harmony 1000 delivered! It took an hour or less to collect the information I needed, install the software and test the remote. It worked great right out of the box after programming!!With the surround sound system, it did program in automatically for "effect" settings, but not any of the other fine tuning sound adjustments...but I can add these as desired fairly simply. The Tv module automatically included settings for adjusting the "wide" settings, and custom sound modes.The manual is needed to fully understand how to use the remote, and does require looking it up through "help" with the software. I didn't think this was such a big deal....Overall, if you want a very easy to use remote to control a lot of components without major headaches I definitely reccomend the Harmony 1000. Although you will have to add some commands to mirror all of the choices of a high end surround system, you may also continue to use the original remote as well for this kind of tweaking.I was very pleasantly surprised with how well this remote works!!!
Worked great for 5 weeks then the screen went black. Tried a reset, but could not transfer pictures to the frame, so then I tried a compact flash card. It worked for 10 minutes then the pictures went away and the frame started rapid cycling (uncommanded) through some of the menu screens. Then, it died again, black screen, won't turn on or off, the power button lights but that's all. Called Philips, they were very nice and they are sending me a new one but it looks like, they have some problems or a bad batch of units. I paid extra for the Philips name, hope they come through with a good one.UPDATE: The replacement unit, which was remanufactured here in the US has been great. It's almost a year old now. No problems at all.
I haven't used the double layer feature yet, but I am quite pleased with the speed and accuracy of this burner. The software it comes with is also excellent (Nero). I burn a lot of photographs to DVD, so it gets a good workout. I recommend it for everyone!
I wanted a large flash drive , at an inexpensive cost. I want a good drive that is dependable.Good choice
I CANNOT THINK OF A BETTER ITEM THAN THIS FITS PERFECTLY MY CANON CAMERA WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE
This case is really nice to have, i love that my ear-buds are always ready for me to use and not tangled together in a mess. The ear-buds that came with this case seemed a little on the large size so I am not using them (other pairs fit just fine). The case is nice to keep the ear buds from being tangled but seems like it could break easily. Overall great for me. since I just wanted to keep my ear-buds from getting tangled.
I've been using these Verbatim DVD+RW's for around six months now to archive a bunch of things and have gone thru dozens and dozens of discs. Let me tell you, not ONE disc has pooped out on me. As opposed to a few other brands, these Verbatim discs are able to utilize the full amount of data memory.On top that, the deal you get on Amazon is pretty good with a 30 discs package for roughly around 20 bucks. Sometimes the price dips below twenty. Also, all the discs that I have archived continue to perform flawlessly. Great quality and great deal. I will buy more.
I got this USB 2.0 card with an iPod. I installed the card and its driver. In the beginning, it was there, but it didn't like to talk to my iPod. After a few days, it completely disappeared, in the sense that the OS didn't seem to know it was there anymore, and I couldn't get the OS to recognize devices plugged into it. So I've had to sync my iPod through USB 1.1, which takes a looooong time.I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. I've tried fiddling with all kinds of crap in Windoze. I've checked the physical installation of the card and even cleaned the contactsm, to no avail. The device manager seems to know the card is there, and when I plug devices into the card, they show signs of getting power, but the OS never recognizes that the devices have been plugged in. Now that I've read a bunch of reviews from other users who also had the problem of this card disappearing (and apparently the folks at StarTech even told one of them they know this 6-port card has problems), I know this was not an isolated incident, and I thought it would be worthwhile to add my voice to the chorus of complaints about this card. I will be buying a new USB 2.0 card from a different seller and manufacturer.I give this useless card one star because Amazon doesn't seem to have a way for me to give it zero.
If, as others have stated, your computer doesn't recognize your CyberPad, try pressing the the USB cord (small end) into the CyberPad until it actually snaps into place. ---I had the same problem, believing both ends were securely in place; they weren't.As well, load the software before plugging in the unit.I gave it 5 stars because it does everything as advertised. No additional software is necessary to transcribe your handwriting into text, and if a word isn't recognized here or there, your handwritten notes act as a reminder for corrections.
These are the earbuds I tend to prefer above the more expensive ones. That's mostly because for me, it feels uncomfortable with the "in-ear" ear buds because I feet like the sound is being drilled into my head and is happening in my brain, instead of me just hearing it naturally. These earbuds are cheap yeah, but the sound quality is better than those white iPod earphones.Still though, they can be...um...delicate. Let's put it this way: I replace these with another set about once a year. That's probably not going to apply to everyone. I listen to music much much more frequently than the average music lover. The cords connected to the earbuds do NOT like to be pulled on in any way. A bad tug on the cord or even an accidental one has made one earbud play at a quieter volume in what seems like a permanent break. The most common way these break is one of the earbuds gets really quiet or doesn't work at all. That's my one complaint. Still, I love these so much that I keep coming back to them. A good value for your money.
This filter works great for protecting your lenses. I purchased 3, and put one on each of my lenses!
I use this with an Optoma HD66 powered by a Playstation 3 for mostly games, but also blu-ray and Netflix movies.It extends upward to either 1:1 ratio or 4:3 ratio. Unfortunately, there is no 16:9 setting, and I was concerned about this but I don't even notice. There's a space at the bottom, as all my content is 16:9 ratio.I live in a very small house and was worried that this cheap screen (which I remember is the exact same brand and size as one my Dad had for slides, in the 80's) would not function well, but it does. Colors are accurate and contrast ratio is about what I would expect from my 4000:1 projector.The great thing for me about this screen is that, where I like my gaming, I have two windows on the side and one behind the "tv". I used to literally have a 32" tv in front of this window, and that sucked because it blocked the window. With this screen, during the day, I just retract it and, voila! Window. Had I purchased a 58" TV set, I could never do such a thing.There is a great amount of tension so that when you extend this screen, it is very smooth. I notice a slight turn-in on the side, but short of attaching it to a wall, this is hardly avoidable. It's not noticeable, anyway. The screen is built well and works.
I loved using these for the first time. There were so easy to use. However, make sure you have a good software program that will help make the creation process easier. Sadly, they take forever to burn the image, but it was well worth it when giving them out as a gift instead of using a marker.
This is an exceptional value for a UV filter. Excellent quality that is only found in more expensive filters.
I cannot believe all the good reviews on this lamp. I had mine all of 3 weeks when it died. It was not from the bulb burning out (I replaced the bulb because I thought that was what was wrong). It just died. My nephew (a stage lighting tech) finally took it apart for me to check the wiring and connections and the thing looked intact: it just didn't work. I cannot recommend this product at all. Maybe I got the only lemon in the pack but that's enough to keep me away from investing in another one. I'm giving it one star just for the idea. It is a good idea yielding poor results in my reality.
its a switchcraft Gibson OEM part but its for a triple pickup guitar I think, the usual Les Paul toggles have 4 terminals and 1 terminal, this one has 3 and 2. Very confusing.
A friend recommended this brand of lens for my Nikon after she purchased one through National Camera at their recommendation. I am glad I took her advice. This lens is far less expensive than the Nikon brand lens and works just as good. I do have to get used to manually focusing the shot once I reach my desired zoom range. But overall I am pleased with the lens.
Pro: I now own 2 of these players and now with this second one hooked up to a HDTV movies look great! I love the resume play so I can turn a movie off and come back latter to finish where I left off with out searching.Con: On the HDTV if I play CD's the audio pops. I am not sure where the problem lies but it only occurs if I use the HDMI output.Other Thoughts: The other player is connected to a receiver and a stanard def TV and I use the digital audio out there and play CDs with no trouble.
Not only is this easy to use the number of functions it supports is amazing. We use this in our kids room with the nature sounds feature on at night for background noise to help them sleep. The clock also has big easy to read numbers so my 5 year old can now read the time on her own. Great buy....I recommend this clock for anyone who needs something simple and easy to setup. Those other people who had difficulty using this may need to just brush up on their basic reading skills because the manual couldn't be easier to follow, believe me some of my 2 year olds toys are harder to figure out.
I decided to give these ear buds a shot. I normally despise ear buds, but I recently started a corporate job where my over-the-ear set produced too much over-flow noise for a co-worker. For a while, I tried to cope with the ear pain associated with the iPod ear buds, but it started driving me up the walls.I was skeptical at first. The sound quality sucked. Essentially, I was thinking of returning them, but I came out here and read the reviews that say you need to get a seal on the ear piece in the ear canal for the sound to be good.So, I mashed them into my ear canal, thinking that this was going to be horribly uncomfortable. To my surprise, after about TWO minutes, I could barely feel them in the ear canal and additionally, there was no pressure in the bell of my ear either. The seal was made and suddenly, there was BASS! I mean, a lot of BASS for an ear bud.I was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality once I got the seal.Four out of Five stars because of the cord. I hate the design of the cord, but I am hoping that I get used to it as I am still adjusting to tucking it under the collar of my shirt so I don't get cord noise when I turn my head.
As a musician in loud rock bands, I've use Etymotic's ear plugs (ER-10's) for years and love them. I'll admit that the process of inserting things deep in my ear canals and the feeling of having them there takes a little getting used to, but the results are worth it! For listening to music (or watching a movie or whatever) in a noisy environment, Etymotic's ER6i's are perfect. The design is basically a combination of an ear plug (to keep outside noise out) and an ear phone (to deliver sound to your ears). It's a wonderful combination: all but the loudest outside noises are kept out and clear, beautiful, detailed sound is delivered right where you want it. The result is that you can hear what you want to hear clearly without a lot of volume. Some reviewers have said that the ER6i's don't relay bass frequencies well, but I haven't found that at all. My experience is that they relay a very clear and balanced sound that is very true to the original sound source. Normal ear buds, by contrast, pump up bass frequencies, creating a muddy sound that results in ear fatigue pretty quickly. These are perfect for travelers! You can listen to music (or the movie) on your flight (or in a noisy airport or train or bus) without pumping the volume to sky-high levels and they fit easily in a shirt or pants pocket (I recommend theSumajin Smartwraps Earphone Cord Manager). Also, the price can't be beat! For much less than the cost of a decent pair of noise-canceling headphones, you get a product that is much more compact, that delivers much better sound, and that radically reduces (instead of just "filtering") outside noise.
I purchased several of these cards and they all installed easily and worked exactly as expected.
IT was a breeze installing the CPU. No snag except you must tug the LCD screen wires properly for the plastic cap to sit in properly. All in all it takes me about 45 mins to install and put it together. Don't forget to clean the heat sink and apply a new layer of thermal paste.
This card works perfectly. It was detected by Windows XP immediately and up and running. All this for $3.95 from this on-off, on-off Amazon deal. Watch for it. Free shipping with PRIME. Thanks Amazon.
This is an excellent camera for the price. It is the best camera I have used in it's price range (i.e., $150, give or take a few dollars) and the multi angle, flip screen makes taking candid photos much easier since you can hold the camera from positions other than in front of your face (a pretty obvious position if you want to get natural expressions with people rather than nervous poses and cheesy smiles) and opens the door for creative angles, which I personally enjoy. The macro mode allows very high quality close ups. The camera is durable. Plus it's great for children to learn with. I allow my seven year old daughter to experiment with the camera and she has developed a skill for taking nicely framed photos, many of which could have been taken by an adult who knows cameras. I can't say enough positive about this camera, though I think that I will move up to the 630 soon as the reviews are very positive there as well and I think the photo quality will improve a bit. Overall the 610 is a great camera for beginners as well as hobby photographers who might want to experiment with their own creative photographic side. It is durable. The flip LCD screen for me is a must (makes self and group portraits easy and fun as well). A great camera. No complaints other than the lens cover sticks once in awhile, but tap it and it opens without further problem.
It's hard to complain with the larger ink capacity (21ml) and HP's method of incorporating a new print head with each new cartridge. Buying directly from HP is a good economical alternative.
The 10 Megapixel Nikon D40x 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. In my opinion, if you are still considering whether to get a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, the D40x will be a better choice than any point and shoot camera. 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, D70s and/or D80 first before deciding to buy the D40x (or the D40). I want you to make sure that you know what you will get (and not get) with the D40x. Don't get me wrong though, the D40x is an awesome camera, and I don't think you will regret buying one. There are some limitation with the D40x which shouldn't bother most people, for example, the D40x 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 D40x is a potent and exciting photography machine.Just like all its (DSLR) siblings, the D40x 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 3 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 D40x 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).3. 10.2 Megapixel sensor for 3782 X 2592 on large image size settings. This is enough to print larger than 13 X 19 Inch.4. 3 frames per second (vs 2.5 for D40)To date, D40 and D40x are the smallest and lightest among all the Nikon DSLR (even smaller than the Canon Rebel XT/XTi, however the D40 and D40x 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/D40x 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/D40x 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/D40x, 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/D40x (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/D40x 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 D40x is very good which is #1 factor that I look for in a digital camera.Here are the pros and cons of the D40x in my opinion:Pros:1. Nice out of the camera result picture quality2. 10.2 Megapixel sensor3. Compact size and light weight4. Large and bright 2.5 inch LCD5. 3 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 battery life (500+ on a single charge. 1000+ if flash is not used).10. Auto (flash off) mode availableCons: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 point7.8. No night landscape mode in pre-programmed settings9. 1/200 flash sync (which is slower than D40's 1/500)10. No depth-of-field preview buttonComparing D40x with the D40. I personally prefer the D40 over the D40x due to only minor improvement on the D40x. If you will do a lot of cropping and print larger than 13 X 19 Inch then it might make sense to get the D40x, otherwise use that $200 (price difference) to invest in SB-400 flash or better/more versatile lens (such as upgrading the kit lens to 18-70mm AF-S or 18-200mm AF-S VR or add the 55-200mm AF-S VR zoom lens). If you shoot sports or fast action (in continuous/burst mode) and need more than 3 frames per second then get the D200 with 5 FPS. For enthusiast, 2.5 FPS (D40) or 3 FPS (D40x) is good enough in my opinion.In conclusion, the D40x 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 D40x is pretty much all you will need.Happy Photographing!
This product I highly recommend it holds alot of pictures and is really fast.Very high quality product at a good price
This is a terrible product. Broke within 2 months, the sound was just awful, the only thing I used it for was to charge USB devices and now that is broke as well. Don't even bother. Save your money.
I have had this camera for at least 3-4 years now. It worked ok for a while. First the red eye function would not always work even though it was turned on. Later the battery charger malfunctioned and I basically had to slip a thick piece of paper in the charger with the battery to hold it in enough so that it would charge. Unfortunately, now when I use the flash, light or white objects appear purple in the picture. This has never happened before. I am not a heavy user (only the occasional vacation and special events) and I certainly did not abuse the camera. I believe the camera would be out of warranty by now which means I would have to pay Sony to ship it to them so it can be fixed. This is disappointing as I relied on Sony's good name and their great past products to make my purchase. We paid $200 dollars for this camera which is a shame. I will not be buying another Sony camera in the future nor can I recommend it to anyone.
Bought this for my wife, she wanted a boombox and I knew she wouldn't be happy with that so I found this item which is worth every penny.It has all the bells and whistles, every possible needed feature and it sounds great! If you're looking for something to FILL a large room with music look no further, it's right in front of you.
It is simply amazing. It has lots of features.
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.
We purchased this product for our son at his new car auto dealership. It is a superior product and better than any other navigator we have in our cars...including our new Bentley. It is intuative, easy to use and has extensive features. It worked right out the box, is used continually every day and has never failed.
Great stuffs if you don't want to spend $$ on cable box for another room. Just beware that if you have an older transmitter that purchase years ago, the IR signal (for remote control) on this one may not work due to differences in serial numbers. You have to send it back to RF-Link company and they are happy to replace it with the one with the matching serial number. I give it four stars because the A/V signal can get interfere if someone walking in front of it. Other than that, it's the best alternative to paying cable company extra $$.
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.
Bad design: once inserted into plug, it is really hard to get out. You risk getting the whole outlet in your hands.Dangerous: the second surge simply melted its plug-in. It was scary and then really hard to extricate from the outlet.
I am using this drive as an extension of my MacBook Pro. I use it for only two purposes: to hold 80G of iTunes music, and as a scratch disk for Final Cut Express.When I got the drive, I decided to run an informal test. I moved 6GB of music from my MBP to a USB 2.0 drive. I then moved the same files to the LaCie using the FW800 cable. As should be the case, the drive took exactly half the time of the USB.It's my first LaCie product. It's fast. It's quiet. I'm happy.
Best. Headphones. Ever. Once you figure out how to place them in your ears, they block external sound beautifully.
I have many of these for my Vixia HD camcorder and they are economical and work flawlessly - really good deal
I bought this exact same cable at Best Buy for $75.00. Saw this one, returned the BEst Buy cable and when I got this I could not believe it. The quality of this compared to the $75.00 Best Buy cable is unmatchable- this cable is 50 times more durable, thicker, and connections are clearly better, this one even has 24K gold connectors. Best Buy put a fancy name, Rumble Fish, on theirs and rip people off with them- yet they are not a Rumble Fish cable- they are made by Best Buy!!!! There is no Rumble Fish, its just a name Best Buy made up! Its crazy how they can over charge people by this much- look at the price difference.I can bet when you see the cable you are going to be amazed at how thick it is. And it has a non-interference type of thing on it.The price is just incredible. This may be my best purchase yet on Amazon. You won't be disappointed.
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.
My iFM worked great on my iPod Photo. It was a convenient compact size, and had great FM reception even inside buildings. I also used it to record FM radio. I used it about two or three times per week for two months when suddenly the FM radio only received static. It simply stopped receiving FM. I ONLY used this FM receiver indoors at my health club, and never abused it in any way. Boo to Griffin for such a weak product.
A great idea; a method of storing filters within easy reach. But the quality is substandard.The fabric is a rather light-weight rubberized material, and doesn't look like it is going to hold up. I store a 67mm filter on each side, and have attached it to a d-ring on the shoulder strap of my photo pack.But even before I had a chance to go out in the field, the pouch fabric is so flimsy that it is easily distorted, and the cover flap is too small - if that is even what it is. I am not sure, since the "in-use" photo on the tag attached to the pouch shows the flap being behind the filter - exposing it to dust or other airborne matter. There is no method of securing the pouch closed to protect the filter from dust.I don't see what good it is to have a filter handy if you have to open your photo pack to get out your air duster before you can use it.The lack of a bona-fide cover flap also means if you have any smaller filters, they might fall out.Maybe for the price I paid, I should not expect much, but I bought two of them, and for that price, I could have bought a much nicer MX-S5363 Tamrac filter pouch.
This bag holds well my little camcorder, and has room for all its extra accessories. Good quality and price. Recommended.
It's a snug fit, but still allows you to carry an extra memory card or battery. Overall, you can't beat the price for what you get.
Make sure you get an OEM Canon battery...this was the real deal and you pay for quality...don't mess will any other cheapo batteries....thanks
I bought this for my Nikon 3100. It's a large space and its a 6 class which is perfect for the Video Capibilities on my camera! What a Great Price - I checked at CVS and it was $55 for 4GB 6Class. Must buy from Amazon!
Ok, so I buy these expensive headphones thinking I'm going to get the creme of the crop, but alas they are made of very flimsy plastic! Sound wise they were OK, but my pair of sony MDR-V600's was just as good!
I myself bought this case for my Canon SD630, fits perfectly. I couldn't find any nice looking camera case for my Canon and this sony case was absolutely wonderful!!!
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.
After 6 month operating the FA312 card, the card suddenly burned and the system won't power-up until i removed it. After calling the technical support, the response that i get is that Netgear's warranty doesn't cover a card that gets burned. Even though I and an UPS and tried to install it on different system and different motherboard, the tech support kept asking for more, like "go to your neighbor and install it in his system". Like who would let you install a card that can mess-up their system.My best advice is to STAY AWAY FROM NETGEAR AND THEIR "WARRANTY" that doesn't cover anything.
its small its unnoticeable so if you live in a country of high violence like mine you can run with it and be tranquil because no one will ever notice you are wearing it . its excellent for the nike sensor
I bought this for my son for Christmas last year. He wanted a camera and a way to make videos so I thought it would be a perfect combo. The video capabilities were perfect for him. He was able to easily shoot video and play it back on the Aiptek, the tv, or a computer. The camera, however, is not worth it. The photos are blurry and grainy. He was disappointed. While on vacation he accidentally dropped the camera from thigh height (he's 4'7") onto a stone surface and it broke beyond repair. We purchased the FLIP recorder for him this year and it works even better for his video.
Ordered it back in Dec '11 and still waiting this filter to arrive.I'm with US Army and stationed overseas, so I typically expect shipping to be delayed.. but in this case after 2 months of waiting I would have to say this is either never sent by the seller or some how got lost in the mail.Not sure what I can do in this case.. so if Amazon customer service can able to help track this, I'd greatly appreciate it!Tks,Bon
This is a replacement head set. We used the other pair so much that we wore them out, so we bought the same exact set to replace them. Love them. Good sound quality. Will keep replacing them with the same ones as long as they keep making them.
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!
Mine came today and I was very excited because I have a fair number of 78s and this is one of the few reasonably priced turntables that will play them (or is so advertised...)Unfortunately, it is junk. The top is coming off just like noted in some of the other reviews, and either the belt is loose or the motor is shot because it not only does not play at a consistent speed, but even if it did it would not be at the right speeds...with the pitch compensation at a full 10% positive, it barely reaches the stated rpms. I tried both 33s and 78s, and the AC adapter.Now I am going to have to go to the hassle of returning it to Amazon and waiting for a (more expensive) replacement. I sure doubt it will be a Numark!
I just received mine today, first of all I never had notice of the shipment and when I looked at that I cancelled my order, and suddenly I receive the call of my PO BOX to pick up my package (whit out any notice of the shipper)... so, it was OK until I installed, the CD reader doesn't work at all, I can't play any CD!!! So, I don't recommend anyone to buy anything from this seller. Then, I notice that it had an Amazon Warranty, but I'm outside of US so, I had to repair it domestically, and who is going to pay me back? Nobody! I really disappointed.I would never buy again this way!!!
This 2gb flashdrive is a good deal for the price. It's not so small it gets lost in your purse or briefcase.
I originally bought the &#34;slim&#34; version of this filter, but it didn't work for me since I could not use my lens hood and remove the pinch-type lens cap at the same time. This one works perfectly...
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.
I have had no problems with the DVDs I purchased. They work great and I like the idea that I can use both sides for recording. Delivery was fast and the price was good.
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.
I have read dozens of glowing reviews of various Sennheiser 5-series headphones, including the HD555. Although the headphones I just received look like the Sennheiser HD555, I find it very hard to believe that they are genuine Sennheisers. They were so cheap ($105) the day I ordered them that I should have smelled a rat. In any case, they sound terrible. I really don't know what else to say. I would not go so far as to accuse the seller (World of Accessories) of selling cheap Chinese junk, but it certainly looks that way. What I know for sure is that the boomy bass, veiled midrange and tepid highs of the headphones I just received are not worth listening to at any price. I'm sending them back immediately. What a disappointment!
I got this camera for my birthday from my dad. The price was awesome at Amazon! I love the fact that it can play music that I rip from my CDs. It has a very clear picture quality. Also, the zooming feature is great. Last but not least, it has a very clear voice recorder. If you want a great camera for a kid buy this camera!
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?
I ordered this product and tested it with my remote.It would not work at all and when I requested a RMA, it was declined because the unit came in a sealed plastic cover. I had to open the plastic cover to test the unit. No returns if the cover was opened.I wasted my money.
Should know better, but after reading the revuesI ordered 3 packs of this product. Many defective discs.10% or more so far......My advice- stay away...It was waste of money and TIME.
Looking at the picture of the product posted, I thought I was getting the 'complete' box, not so. No instructions, no software.
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!
Fits my HP dv7 perfectly with room to spare. Big pockets allow for storage of some books or folders. Would be nice to have some additional smaller sectioned zipper sections and a pocket for a bottle of water, but these are minor beefs. Seems very rugged and well made and shouldn't wear out anytime soon. I'd buy again in a heartbeat.
While this cable has the correct pin outs for a Dual Link cable, it will not transmit the signal correctly. It will correctly transmit 1920x1080@60Hz. It will not not transfer 1920x1080@120Hz as DVI Dual Link should. For most people this would be fine, but why would you pay for the dual link when all you need is single link. I had purchased two cables, both exhibited this behavior, so I know it is not a single defective cable.
I spent far too much time looking high and low for a video card that finally gave me what I needed for light gaming, video, etc...This card is nice and a little beefy for the size. It works good with my Dell GX260 with Linux SUSE OS. One warning though: If you don't have an updated kernal, it will give you some problems. I had to update and recompile the kernal and then make sure that it pointed to the correct keyboard and not a vnc keyboard so that I could type in the GUI.Other than that, I really like the card and I am soooo glad that they support Linux platforms.
This is an abomination! I had to return my first WorkCentre because the copier didn't work. They sent me another one and every now and then it goes into a loud &quot;HUMMMMM&quot; mode in which it won't print or shut up (it needs to be turned off for a few minutes to cool down). 'E1' errors abound all the time, forcing you to reload paper on average of every 5 print/copy jobs even though there is no paper jam.On top of all this, the software driver acts also as a printer monitor which takes up significant system resources. The worst thing about this is when you print, or if the printer is shared and somebody else prints, there is a huge lag depending on the size of the print job, rendering the OS unusable until the printjob is completely sent to the printer. So basically, you can't use your computer for a minute or so after you hit the print button.In short this is a very bad choice. Others I know purchased the HP printer/scanner/copier/fax and have had much better experiences.
I just recieved this camera a couple of days ago, and wow. . . I am completely speechless. Cannon, thank you for this product.
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 have had this set for about 6 months now. Overall, I am very satisfied with it and have had no reliability problems. It was chosen based on size (fits nicely in my existing cabinet), image quality in the retail store (hooked up to HDTV), portability of LCD sets in general, and price (on sale at a local retailer).TV-Guide feature: Nice when it works, but quirky. After an initial 24hr download period, it displays the channels and TV schedule. However, there have been several long periods where the program information disappears saying "No Data". I assume this is a data deficiency on the part of my local cable company rather than the TV, but I don't know for sure. It seems to resume functioning at will. When the TV guide is out of action, I get the TV schedule off the internet as needed. Even when the program data is out, it still displays the channel logos, which are helpful for channel navigation.Image quality: In the spirit of Duke Ellington's famous quote "If it sounds good, it IS good", the screen resolution seems pretty good to me. Of course I upgraded to this set from a 27" conventional set so I suppose my standards may be less refined than other reviewers. I don't have HDTV yet. I did buy an up-convert DVD player (Samsung DVD-HD850) which is connected via HDMI, with a very noticeable improvement in image quality. DVDs are very pleasing in 1080i. I'm sure HDTV will be as well whenever I am able to make that upgrade.Sound: Good. DVD sound is routed through my home theater system rather than the TV. TV sound is not bad. I agree with the previous reviewer in that the Dolby simulation sounds cheesy. But I can easily live without it.Customer Service: haven't needed it!Final opinion: although perhaps not the sine-qua-non of HDTV, I am very satisfied with this set and would recommend it without reservation as a nice, portable, reliable 16:3 set which will accomodate HDTV and HDMI devices.
Garmin's apparent business plan:1. Create a bewildering series of products using the same basic integrated circuits, but different connectors.2. Ripoff the customers on accessories.This adapter should sell for less than $25: look elsewhere.
Not happy with it. I bought the Altec ipod player based on the reviews and price. Mine often does not turn on - i can't seem to figure out why. The sound is not great. the antenna broke off.
This product received a much higher product customer rating than its competitors, so I chose it. I'm glad I did. A few weeks of use with two very different font types has shown that the pen is both accurate and versatile. I did not have to spend any significant time picking up a technique. Using this tool to copy quotes from books is much quicker and easier than typing them for myself, even though I typed professionally for much of my time in college and grad school.
I would not know how the camera works, I recieved it over a month ago, and still have not been able to use it. When I first received it, the charger did not work, so I sent for a replacement. It got here a MONTH later, and was the wrong one. I then had to send again for the right one, and still have not received it. Casio even called me asking me the model number, after I had faxed it to them, and told them twice over the phone.
reading the mixed reviews i was pretty unsure whether to order this one or not. eventually i decided to go ahead and order for 2 reasons - the nice pricing, and more importantly the fact that there seemed to be no bluetooth keyboards around for the mac. i had also considered the newly launched logitech solar keyboard for the mac, and while it seemed really good, i didn't go for it because it would have needed the USB port to work!it's been around a week that i've used it so far and i must say there have been no issues. i got this one along with a viewsonic monitor so i could hook both up to my macbook pro.the reason i've given 1 star less is because i had quite a scare when the keyboard wouldn't start right off. i soon realised that the batteries supplied were dead!will update this post if i have any serious problems, but so far it's been smooth sailing!
optometrist started me off with this stuff and I've never used anything else. Lasts a long time and can be used on computer screen too.
I owned three HP products including printer and scanner. And this one is the most disappointing product that I have. The feeder just does not work properly. Now I know what the problem is and I am going to buy a new one - not a HP this time.
The delivery time was great, the product is excellent and I would recommend to anyone.
Very easy to use, this is my second Canon camera and I really like the quality of the pictures and video.
Superb quality as usual from Tiffen. Unless you are using a professional camera and are looking for professional glass you cannot go wrong with Tiffen.Buy 2 and never have to worry again
I have used this type of headphone for years, they last a long time and they have really good quality for the price they USED TO BE. These headphones used to be much cheaper then they are charging on here, and I'm sure you can find them cheaper with a google search. These headphones served me well, for people who don't like ear buds I would definitely recommend them if you don't want to spend a lot. But like I said they leak in and out, you can hear outside noises unless you turn them up very loud, in which case people around you get annoyed because the sound leaks out and they can hear it loudly. After a few months of use the padding deteriorates and breaks up and falls off, which makes the headphones very uncomfortable. I loved these headphones for so long, but technology has improved and you can get much better quality for the same price. I recommend Sennheiser CX300, they are very very good, and around the same price. (google search)
I ordered this along with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and realized that it is not the correct battery for it. In fact there are no spare batteries available for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. Amazon, please change your recommendations and bundling offers which incorrectly recommend this battery for the Lumix DMC-FZ40!
This is my second pair after my first pair lasted nearly 2 years (including a deployment to Afghanistan). I really like the design as it is comfortable yet stayes in place. I ordered a set of the Sony MDR-AS20J Soft Loop Hangers. The sound quality is the same between the two, but just personal preference I like these better than the soft loop as it is less constricting that the full soft loop version. The first pair had a wire break near the jack. I think this was less to do with the design an more to do with the harsh environment and treatment.
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.
I bought this replacement battery for my Uniden phone that couldn't keep a charge. I thought the phone was gone... but this battery kept it running like a new one.
I bought this camera back in March 2006, specifically for my trip throughout Italy. It took very clear, vibrant, and sharp images. I received many compliments on the digital photos. This was my first Canon camera, as I had always been a Nikon fan, but was not happy with my Nikon Coolpix camera because of the delay it has between shots. I have had no such problem with my Canon - it is quick and easy to use. I liked the digital zoom and also the macro function - pictures have come out very clearly for me.I just came back from another long trip and the camera worked as good as it did a year ago! The photos are beautiful and I took so many photos, that I filled up my 1GB memory card. I bought some long lasting Energizer Titanium batteries and they lasted throughout my trip - and I had turned the camera on and off quite a bit (everyday for 2 weeks)!I have not had a problem with the little floppy cover for the USB port like everyone else has mentioned - you just need to be careful with it and it snaps back into place every time.The only drawbacks to this camera is outside night shots - they don't come out as well as daytime shots and it is a little bit bulky/heavy (for my tastes, but I am comparing it with my really small Nikon Coolpix 775), especially with the 4 AA batteries it needs.In summary - I love the camera for the $200 pricetag (what I paid for it in 3/06) and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants an easy-to-use camera with lots of functionality, and wants clear and vibrant photos.
WARNING: If the price is $75 or $65.99, you are ordering a toner cartridge and not a printer. I thought the price was too good to be true.I tried my best to alert Amazon to the problem, I even called customer support, but after 20 frustrating minutes on the phone I gave up. I was talking to a very nice Indian lady, support must be outsourced, who didn't understand or have the ability to check if this item was described incorrectly. She resubmitted my order so I should be receiving a 2nd toner cartridge any day now. :) I tried to get her to verify the product description but no go. Just thought you should know, because there doesn't seem to be a reliable way to alert Amazon that the product doesn't match the description. Furthermore, when you attempt to return via the website, there is no return reason for "Received the wrong item". Amazon I love ya, but this is sloppy.Update 2 hours later: So somebody is reading these reviews, or my support email. A picture magically appeared. I would have known it wasn't the whole printer had the picture been there. Of course the description is still wrong.
This was exactly what I needed and fit great into an open 3.5" bay. Very solid construction and quality look & feel.
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 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!
Works well, occasionally I have to fiddle with it to make the sound come from both ears but that might be on the headphone's.
Very hard to find authentic rechargable NP-FT1 batteries on most sites. Most are knock-offs and do not last. Reliable site with authentic product.
I love this external HDD. I can't believe I've lived without one for so long. It's very easy to use; after you install it, which shouldn't take too long, you simply drag any item (i.e, music, files, pictures, documents, pretty much anything) and you're done.The HDD is also compatible with both the PS3 and Xbox 360. I was listening to music, looking at my pictures and watching videos from my external hard drive on both consoles and it worked perfect. I even managed to transfer videos I downloaded from my PS3 to the HDD and watched them on my 360. It's pretty sweet.I'd recommend this product to everybody. Very user friendly, works better than a flash drive and you're given a whole lot of memory. If your computer is clogged with a lot of stuff like music, videos and pictures, I'd recommend you get this item. Worth it.
The USB 2.0 External 5.1 Channel Sound Card is a very nice product. It's got really GREAT sound that can come through it. This is a good product that people should buy!!!
There are screws under each rubber shield that let you align each side to where you can see. Turning the right side screw clockwise moves the image down and to the left. Turning the left side screw clockwise moves the image to the right and down. And vice-versa. Also, by the way, the screws are by the top back prism on each side. If you experience any problems google collimating binoculars. I do love them now!!!
yes it displayed all of the pictures once, in a wide format that is not very high and is a bit grainy. I have owned a Philips from several years ago that had a much superior display. Then the real disappointment: it showed all of the pictures once, said it was &#34;loading&#34; and then: nothing. cycling the power, re-inserting the SD chip, nothing helped. Many happy returns.
This camera bag does not have enough room to carry more than a SLR with a 18-55mm lense and some memory cards, and possibly batteries. This is an excellent camera bag for short trips with minimal equipment. The camera compartment is well padded to protect from short drops and light bumping. I have a Nikon D40 with the Lowepro camera strap with quick release, which works well since there is not enough room with the camera and strap, you have to remove the strap and place it in the front zip compartment. This works well for me because I dont like to keep a strap on at all times when using the camera. I also have the Made camera protector on my nikon which seems to make it just a little bit more bulky, It still fits good in the bag. Good bag for a general carry case.
The LX7 works as advertised, except there must have been a flaw in their manufacturing of the case for the receiver. After installing the receiver in the USB port and taking it out, the case came off, exposing all the components. Logitech sent a new receiver, but I could not get it to work with the mouse. I finally decided to use super glue on the old case, and it has been working fine for the last week.
This Enermax power supply is as functional, and reliable, as one ought to expect from a proper manufacturer. Not my first Enermax product, nor shall it be my last.CincyJim, Ohia
I bought one of these things and no sooner had I got 300 discks loaded into it when the damned thing stopped working. I had to unload all the discs by hand and now the machine sits in a closet gathering dust.
I just got my Creative Labs Nomad And I've Already Put Most Of My Cds On It And Am Hard Pressed To Fill It Up, I'm Going To Borrow My Friends CD collection But 11000 Songs Is A Lot To Come By. I Love It And It Was A Lot Cheaper Than the 40 Gig ipod and the ipod has some questionable reviews.Great Player. Great Deal. Cheaper.
i saw these back when they were more expensive, i thought spending a bit more than those 9.99 ear phones will be worth it in the long run...but they didnt last not even a month!!...they worked fine for about three weeks, then i tried to sleep with them, and they kept falling out..the sound is ok, it brags about bass, but you cant seriously hear any bass, i listen to dub, reggae and rap, in order to hear the bass, you literally have to shove the ear bud as far as possible, you are basically raping your own ear...they finally broke two days ago, all of a sudden the sound went choppy in one ear until it was gone...less than an hour later the other ear bud died, it had something to do with the cable, right where it connects to my mp3, every time i moved it around i just kept hearing choppiness...over priced, weak sound,vmoda?...im going to buy some better electronics with better known brands that i have come to trust in the past..
Came quick and it works fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
It stores the amount of pictures you would expect from a 2gb card. It seems pretty fast, though picture to picture taking and video recording is going to be limited to the speed of the camera and downloads from a card reader are going to be limited to your pc/usb transfer speed. I don't imagine the card would at anytime be the limiting factor. I guess I don't really care whether or not it has the "protection" feature since it isn't something I plan to use, but for those who do, why not? I've heard of others breaking, but as long as you're careful on insertion/removal I can't see how that would happen with this card.
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.
This sub is simply amazing, hugh sound for not a lot of money. If you plan on doing a burn in period before turning this thing loose (recommended); I suggest you do the burn in while you are out of the house, or your ears will let you know that may not have been a good plan. Mine were sensitive to any bass for at least a week (bad plan). If you live in an apartment or have close neighbors, you should plan on having problems. Although this thing sounds absolutly great, your neighbors may not agree. It will definatly shake and vibrate anything near it, with that said the build quality is so good you can set stuff on it and for the most part it stays where you put it. LOVE IT!!!!!
Great product, great price, prompt shipping and awsome serviceAmazon is great.ThanksNaushad
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.
very easy to use. Can easily attach to a belt loop and not bothersome as the camera is so small.
I had my E2c's for just over 2 years and was ho-hum as I felt they sounded clear, but flat. Turns out it was the player and not the E2c. It wasn't until November of 2007 when I bought an iRiver T60 that I learned how good the E2c's really are. The sound is clear and clean, they are comfortable and I really like the noise-isolating aspect.A week or so after receiving the new iRiver (early-December), I noticed the left ear of the E2c started to make that all-to-familiar "scratchy" sound of a wire coming loose. "No problem" I says, surely they are under warranty. Well they were - until Nov. 7, 2007. A review of the website and call to Shure indicated they could be repaired for a small cost, so off they went. Two weeks later I was greeted by not my original E2c's but a brand new set at no cost to me. KUDOS to Shure and a big thank you. They could have easily chosen to stand by their 2-year warranty and not honored the 2 years and 1 month. Many businesses could learn from my experience (US automotive industry?) as I will certainly purchase more of Shure's products confident in their quality and Shure will stand by them.The only thing I really dislike about the E2c is the tips included with the set, but I adapted regular, foam earplugs to do the trick. There are other styles available from Shure that differ from those included with the set.As a side note, a hearing aid shop near my home advertises that they can make a custom-molded piece to sit inside the ear like what a professional musician uses and fitted to hold the E2c. The drawback is the $120 price tag.
This printer is simply amazing. ok, it doesnt have a parrallel port connection, but does anyone really need 1? It uses usb just fine. It is very inexpensive and cant understand what more you could get by getting a higher priced printer. I had considered getting the ip4000 or ip5000 but I figured I dont do much photo printing so I went with this. After printing a photo when I set it up, I cant see how the other models could be much better. It looks like i just brought the photo home from the photo lab! Setup was easy on an XP machine. I havent tried duplex printing yet but im sure it works fine. Oh and as far as how loud it is...after the initial click which isnt very loud, it produces almost no noise at all while printing. Run your finger over a piece of paper from side to side a few times, thats about the noise that it makes. Other than the initial click, you could print while someone is sleeping in the room. It even has a quiet mode which I guess is supposed to make the click quieter but I see no need for it since its already pretty quiet. If youre considering a printer, just buy this one, you wont regret it!
I wish I would have bought this 2 years ago. Works great with my Tivo HD. I hide my Tivo in a bedroom closet - but I've always had to leave the door open to be able to use the remote. I've only had this a week - but it allows me to keep the door closed - and still change channels. Instructions said to charge batteries for 24-36 hours - I went with 24 - and everything's working perfect. Added benefit I didn't realize - I can change the channel with the remote under the covers (very nice on a cold night).
I've been searching for the perfect running headphones. I just started running this year - for the Nike Half Marathon in October. I have a small head/ears so the in ear headphones pop out while running.. sadly, I also sweat profusely ... so "waterproof" is essential for me in a set of headphones.Thanks to nkmas for his epinions review!! This is exactly what I was looking for. I was using an OLD pair of Sony Sports Walkman headphones (bright yellow, over the head, vertical in ear) which were decent, but not waterproof.Sony MDR-W20G Vertical In-Ear Headphones with Water-Resistant DesignI do find the Sennheisers a little difficult to put on initially, but after a few minutes, they feel just fine. I actually appreciate the longer cord because I can then put the iPod in a pants pocket rather than on my arm or around my neck (which I hate).My husband has been 'borrowing' both my iPod and Sennheisers lately, and I am extremely worried about losing them! He's an avid runner and workout-aholic... the only reason I can see that he'd leave them for me, is because he also lifts weights and the back of the neck headband gets in the way. They actually match his green iPod Nano better than my pink one, but I promised not to steal his iPod for fashion's sake.. borrowing is another matter :)!Oh, did I mention they sound GREAT?!? Much better than the Nike over ear head phones I bought (I returned them immediately because they sounded SO bad!) I'm pretty picky about sound.. and I love the sound of these! They also let in some ambient sound - which is essential for running outside, for safety's sake.I'm ordering the Sennheiser OMX70s for my husband - preemptive strike against losing mine .. or even in addition to mine :)Sennheiser OMX70 Clip-On Stereo Sport Headphones (Green)Thanks again, nkmas, you are my hero!
This drum lasted only 35 days and were closed sundaysRip off!!!!
The Macally Ice Tune(speaker IPOD Docking station) ROCKS!!! Especially with the economy the way it is right now!!!! Great Price! Great Sound! I would recommend it to a friend...Of course if I had the money to buy a quality system, I would've got something bigger. :)
i was a little pissed off cuz it took more than the estimated arrival time for the item to arrive.. but it's worth the wait. i have a 10 Mp Panny fz28 and this tiny card can store about 1000 pics. i am absolutely love it and i plan to buy another one.
I thought this product would allow me to run my X-Box 360 and Laptop on the internet so that I could stream movies from Netflix. It is the most un-useful product i've bought inthe last 5 years! You need a router to run the setup that I require. There need to be more info. on such products so that first time users do not WASTE THERE MONEY. Also there is a long standing policy about electronics that if it is open It cannot be returned So I am out $ 25.00 on this product. I'm just lucky I din't buy a more expensive product!
It does what I needed for the price I wanted to pay, simple and easy to use. I recommend it
This mouse is easy to use with excellent mobility. I like it and would recommend to others.
Sandisk will not refund your money. I purchased the card based on the table of compatabilities from their website. They said it was compatable with my PDA. After 3 days of trying to get it to work, I e-mailed Sandisk for help. They told me it was not compatable. I e-mailed them the table showing it was compatable and asked for return instructions. They refused to refund my money.
Great for all my purposes at work. Small easy to use and good headsets to use with this radio Motorola Lightweight Temple Transducer work great together!!!
Small general coverage radios all have shortcomings.There are just so many things which can be squeezed intothat small, easilly portable box.The KA1103 is however a surprising notch above the rest.AM and FM broadcast are a bit above typical for a smallradio. Actually, FM is quite surprising, sound-wise.I live in a generally poor HF signal area, but I consistantlyreceive, with very useable copy, European amateurs whenconditions are favorable with just the built-in telescopingrod antenna. Likewise international broadcast stations.Sideband requires a little bit of extra knob-twisting, but theresult is good.The small control for the BFO is a bit hard to finelyadjust for SSB, but not irritatingly so.One reviewer states that there's no audio (volume) knoband that volume has to be set by pushing the numericalbuttons.That's not true. By pressing the "VOL" button first,the tuning knob becomes a rotary volume control.Three seconds after setting the desired volume, the knobreverts to the tuning function.It was annoying at first, but not a big thing to overcome.Sensitivity is great. I often receive distant SW broadcasts sostrongly, even in my poor signal area, that I can set theDX/LOCAL switch to local, which also cuts down background noise.Sound quality is good, better than some, but still small-speakerish.I think Kaito put the best it could find in the available space.I seem to get about 12 hours use out of the included 1300 mA/hrbatteries that were included with the radio, but I upgraded to2500 mA/hr cells.I don't use the included battery charging system, but prefer touse an external "smart" charger. NiMH's are too fussy.Some folks complain about the big LCD display. I like it for onereason: I know where I am in the commonly used bands.The radio will tune ouside these bands by simply keying in an offthe screen frequency and knob-tuning from there; the cursor linedisappears. When you return to the limits of an 'on screen' band,the cursor line reappears.Lastly, I have to admit that my favorite feature of the KA1103 ISthe continuous tuning knob. "Knobs rule". I ***canned one smallSW rcvr 'cuz I got tired of punching buttons to tune.So. Would I tell someone else to go buy a KA1103? Absolutely.Great bang for the buck.
I have been using this almost daily and love it. I use rechargeable batteries and get many hours of play out of each charge. I love it because it is portable and I can easily take my audio book with me. Prompt shipping as always.
I've been using the 2GB model to synchronise all of my working files between a home laptop system and a desktop at university (I'm a PhD student). I also use it as a keychain as well so it's always in my pocket or bumping up against all of the junk I carry back and forth on a daily basis as well as around town.After a month of frequent use, the drive still seems solidly built, though the plastic of the USB casing is the least solid element (the metal 'wrapper' appears pretty much indestructible). Transfers are lightning fast over USB2 and I can sync well over 500MB of data in less than 30 seconds. Good enough for me.I have *not* used the software provided on the disk since it doesn't work on a Mac, but the one time I attached it to a PC Windows offered to start up the included application that (as I understand it) allows you to generate a portable profile for use on any PC.
This works well at home, near the radio in which it will be used. On the road, in my city of 200,000, it loses the signal a lot and has a lot of static. It must be held near the radio somehow to work in the car.For home use, this is worthwhile.
I purchased my Sennheiser HD 201 Headphones from Amazon based on both a review by another Amazon customer and the quality of the Sennheiser headphones that I owned many years ago. Firstly, I was amazed at the extremely low price and secondly, this model covered everything that I desired to match my (rather fussy) personal needs, since I wear headphones a lot.I found that the Sennheiser HD 201 headphones have excellent bass response, fit perfectly around the ears, are sturdily constructed, are extremely comfortable to wear weighing only 5.8 ounces, manage to block sufficient external noise without using electronic countermeasures, have a healthy nine feet long connection cord and (as a final thoughtful touch) have three little raised dots above the left earpiece to enable easy identification via touch.To summarize, I am extremely pleased with Sennheiser headphones and can definitely recommend this product.
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!
Product is great, I am not sure what the other reviewers meant went they said it was loud???? I would recommend this item to anyone needing a replacement burner. Software is great also!!!
Great TV, I've had it for about a month now, and couldn't be happier, the picture quality is amazing, especially with the HD signal.. well worth the money for the TV.
I bought this camera to replace a larger Kodak I had. I was looking for something smaller that could fit in my purse but wanted great quality pictures. I do a lot of scrapbooking, so I needed the zoom quality options.I take this camera everywhere to capture opportune pictures so it has taken a beating and still works great. (I did accidentally drop it in a creek once and it stopped working. I contacted Canon and they fixed the camera for $75. As mentioned in a couple of other reviews I have read, they are very water sensitive.)I have been very happy with the quality of the pictures. I have an HP Photosmart 100 and can print the pictures right off the card. Have also designed web-sites and have been able to use the pictures on them.
In terms of sound quality, this has got to be at the top of the bang-for-the-buck category. From top to bottom frequencies, it has it. It may not have the airiness in the highs like open-back headphones but it is still very satisfying for critical listening. For dance, rock, or other music genres that likes bass, setting the headphones club setting to 'Large' gives a nice bass boost which is deep and tight, not boomy. I would describe it as 'acoustic suspension' or sealed box bass compared to 'bass-reflex' or ported bass. Setting the club setting to 'Small' removes the bass boost and flattens the response. It also brings the midrange a little more forward so this is a good setting for vocals or classical.The only area I'm not really too fond is comfort. After like an hour or so, the clamping force becomes apparent and there is some ear discomfort. The Bose AE2 is probably the most comfortable headphones I've worn, but the AKG has way better sound quality.
I was a little skeptical to buy earphones for such an expensive price, but I had heard a lot of hype about them and decided to give it a try... I really was amazed at what I experienced. First off, it has always been difficult for me to fit earphones into my ear, they always seemed to fall out because my ears were too small for them. That was really one of the reasons why I wanted to try these out.Fit: The e2c's come with three different sizes of rubber and foam sleeves that can really fit almost any ear. I've had the most luck with the foam ones since they really mold to my ear shape. Now, it took me a few days to really get the fit right, but once you get it inserted comfortably, you'll notice that virtually all outside sound is blocked... which is a good thing if you want to omit all outside noise, but bad if you're riding a bike or doing something where you may need to hear ambient noise.Sound quality: I use these earphones with my 4G iPod, and the sound is really excellent. Most of the music I listen to is dance/trance/house, so I need a solid amount of consistent hitting bass - which the e2c's seem to provide. While the bass may not be super powerful, they provide very good clean bass response. As for vocals and other types of music, you will start to hear your music in a way you've never heard before - I think this is because you get such a solid fit from the e2c's. Another plus: you won't have to turn your music player to as high of a volume as you probably do with your current headphones because they fit so well, the sound is totally blocked from outside and you get a very clear sound.Value: For around $100, they Shure e2c's definitely aren't cheap, and I know they offer two other models for a steeper price. But here's how I think of it, if you're going to invest in a pair of headphones/earphones - get something that's going to last you and something you'll be happy with. On top of that, Shure offers a 2-year warranty and they'll replace your earphones immediately. So, to wrap it up: if you want headphones that sound great, fit great, and that will last you for years to come - the e2c's are for you.
I have never been able to use ear bud headphones, due to my ear shape, until now. These buds insert securely into your ear canal and somehow block outside noise better then any noise cancellation phones I have used. They do take some getting used to. They come with a number of different flanges that you can try, based on your ear shape. I went through most of them and eventually wound up with the default set that they show in the pictures here. You have to get comfortable with having something in your ear canal. The sound quality is excellent. What is cool is that you can be in a quiet room and then move onto a noisy street and the sound volume you have set does not need to be changed. My ears never have that strange ringing sensation anymore, from listening at too high a volume.Anyway, gone are the days of lugging around big bulky headphones.One thing to know is that you need to make sure you get the right model. For example, my ER6i's do not work on my wife's iPhone. They work just fine on my 160gb iPod.
This is a great case for your Sansa e-200 series mp-3 player. Protects the screen and player while having openings for the controls and inputs. If there is a negative, it's a little difficult to remove the case from the player.
I was looking for noise isolation earphones and a friend of mine strongly recommended me the etymotic er6i. The price seemed quit high in comparison to what I used to spend on earphones (U$S 15-20 aprox) but I decided to give them a chance. I use them aprox 1 hour per day to listen different genres of music. I travel a lot by subway and bus in a noisy city.In general I'm very satisfied about these earphones:+ Isolation: The level of isolation is the same you get from similar ear protectors used at some industries so you could say they have very good isolation, specially for the size of this product. The only con I found is that when you're walking or running you feel every step in your head because of being in-ear buds, but you get accostumed to that.+ Sound quality: Very good, cristal clear, you instantly notice the difference with other earphones. From my point of view, bass sounds lack of presence.+ Longevity: Despite the cable is slim and seems fragile I encountered the first problem only after 2 years of usage (one channel's cable began to fail at the jack, which is repairable) and I hope to keep using them for a long time. Filters and foams must be changed every 1-1.5 years. I treat them with a lot of care.+ Comfort: The product comes with different kinds of foams so you'll surely find one that feels comfortable in your ears.If you're not a hifi fanatic you can get very good earphones for half the price like the senheisser cx400.
The chargers for the car and home work great, and it was nice to buy them and the case as a package deal. While the silver case looks good, it dosen't completely close with the iPod in it. All in all, it was a good purchase, and I would buy it again.
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
This remote works as it should.I replaces the need for four or five different remotes all on the coffee table.I am pleased with it's ease of use
My installation of the wireless adapter card for this unit did not go well (on a win2k laptop) - my own fault, but I put the card in first, then started installing the S/W... Call to Linksys support was VERY unsatisfactory. Rude and in the biggest hurry to get off the phone! Lowest marks for customer support. After having to clean the registry(!) and re-install the drivers, everything was fine.Of course the install on my mac went flawlessly the first time.Using the laptop downstairs, upstairs, in bed, in front of the tv while still online is such a pleasure! The unit works very well.The web based interface for the router's settings is just fine. Created some firewall rules - for port forwarding to one desktop in my lan - everything works very well.Get this if you want to go wireless! Just make sure you save yourself a minor headache during the setup and RTFM!!I would definitely buy this unit again - it is worth it!I'd give it five stars except for the crappy support from linksys. Four stars.
I needed an external 5.1 usb adapter. This was only about $4.00 but wasn't worth 4 cents. It fell apart the first time I put it in and didn't work.What a piece of junk. Don't bother with this even if it is free with free shipping.
This is a good Tweeter for the price, out of 10 I had one bad one. Amazonreplaced the bad one at no cost. This is not a screaming high tweeter, more of a mid high.
The main thing is that it sounds fantastic filling the room with a deep, rich sound. But it is beautiful too. I thought it might be funny looking, but it is just a gorgeous little box that sits there sending out music. A wonderful, simple design.
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!
We bought this for my great nephew's 4th birthday. He loves it. He loves to use his "cooker" when his mommy cooks and he is taking it with him when he goes camping. We did buy some pieces of food separately so he would have something to cook. Great toy!
Is a good backpack...have a 17.3" dell and it fits...it is a bit snug and have to pull the bag around the corners but it doesnt strain the zipper...spacious use this to take my laptop to work with me and do some online classes and have room for a big 3 ring binder and notebooks. Well made and durable....gave this 4 stars because when you adjust the shoulder straps they don't stay and the bag is heavy and even with padded shoulder straps still hurts my shoulders when I carry it, but that could just be me...very good bag and very affordable
needed to find this locally unable to do so, found it here and it shipped for free
Great lens, but has blue chromatic aberration on the edges of the circle, easily fixable in photoshop. I loved it for my Canon Rebel xti (cropped cirlcle due to cenversion factor), now I love it even more for my Canon 5D Mark II ( full circular fisheye ). Great lens for special effects, not everyday use.
Ends very fast. not a very good buy but it was okay....buy if this is for a small house not a company
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.
When I first saw this product in an advertisement from target I thought that it was a really great bundle of features. I ordered it for a Christmas gift and when we opened it and tried it out it was great! It has to be said though that if you are looking to take professional grade pictures this is not the camera for you. However if you are looking for something to bring along to family functions or on outings and would like to take some pictures or shoot a few minutes of whatever you are doing (the length obviously depends on the amount of memory available, etc) this camera is great. The voice recorder could be improved upon a bit as when we shot a few seconds with the camera the sound quality was okay, and the mp3 player was pretty good too.I found though that I was not buying this product because I wanted to listen to mp3's or make voice recordings. I was buying it because it seemed to be a good little camera for shooting everyday pics. It came with a tripod, camera case, headphones, usb cable and a couple of other things too which was cool. I do wish though that it allowed for more external memory, the case indicates that the max is a 1GB card.Overall for the money this is a great little camera and it serves a variety of functions which makes it more useful and seems like it would be something that would get more use than as if it were merely just a camera or just a camcorder.
Small in size, bug in features, portable, battery last a while, pedestrian mode.Its AWESOME
I service & build computers for a living and this memory is the best. It out preforms other memory, flawlessly.
this refers to using this product with sprintpcs samsung 8500 phone.I keep getting &quot;no carrier detected&quot; with this thing, and the phone does not show any message, on its screeen. The phone is samsung 8500.The palm pc that I have connects with no problem at all with the normal modem, to the same ISP, same number.Do you need to enable data on the phone through sprint? Do you need to pay for the wireless web from sprint to get this to work
I live in the Chicago area and have had very few problems with the unit. I have found that if there is slight static at the predetermined frequency, it usually goes away with a little bit of tuning. Overall I am very pleased with the sound quality without having to pay through the nose.
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 have a somewhat aging 5.1 Home Theater setup featuring a matching set of Athena Audition Series speakers that I bought around 2003. Including the matching subwoofer that I added about 6 months later, I invested about $1,000 in the speakers alone (full 5.1). So they are not exactly high end, but certainly not economy variety either. Recently, I think I over cranked it one time too many and slightly blew my subwoofer (an 8" 300W front fire) - I could start hearing the speaker crackle more and more at various frequencies. Time for a new subwoofer! But they sure don't seem to make the one I had anymore.I pretty much only shop Amazon. I compared a number of subs all at around $100 each. Brands looked at included Polk Audio, Sony, and a few others. I googled the various brands and model numbers to find reviews, etc. Overall, this Yamaha YST-SW216 appeared to be the best combination of value and bang for the buck - with very good to great sound for the cost. So I ordered it.I was concerned that it would not sound as good as my blown older subwoofer. I spent the necessary time "dialing it in" so to speak (not much to deal with - a High Cut switch (High/Low - 140Hz or 40Hz) and a volume knob. The recommended setting in the owner manual for the High Cut switch was to "Low" (40Hz) - which seemed ideal since my mains bottom out at 40Hz themselves. Even though I got more "thump" and volume when setting the High Cut switch to "High" (140Hz), the sound was much "cleaner" and more precise when set to "Low" (40Hz) - with still plenty of "thump" by tweaking the volume knob up just a touch.In spite of several reviews that seem to peg this subwoofer as more suitable for home theater (movies and video games) than for music, I have to say that with my tweakings, this Yamaha YST-SW216 subwoofer is VERY well rounded (and that includes for music) and certainly sounds like it costs much more than it does. Oh, and by the way.... I couldn't believe it, but after testing a variety of tunes, movies and video games (XBOX 360) - this unit conclusively and notably sounds better than and outperforms my older subwoofer which cost right about twice as much 8 years ago!Hope this helps!
These are great headphones for the price. Obviously not for traveling, but they provide good attenuation of external noise and clear sound.
I bought this camera for my 7 year old and was really disapppoined with it. It was really light plastic and seemed like it could get broken quickly. The piece that holds the batteries in the bottom comes completely off and was rather hard to replace after loading them, also it could be easily lost. You also need to manually advance the film after each picture and the winder is not at the top of the camera so that is also hard to do. I would not recommend this camera for kids.
This case is EXACTLY what I had in mind. I broke my previous camera loose in my purse. This case provides protection without taking up space. It does not have room for anything but the camera, but that is all I carry around.
It is a great option for storing DVD cases, fits most DVDs including special DVD cases, They snap together easily and I have a couple I leave flat for when I need them, which saves me a lot of room.
Just not a good product worked great for a couple of days then on the 3rd day every time the iMac came on we would have to go to bluetooth settings and manually fix it. I would not recommend this product. Stick with an apple key board. Plus I email the company who made it with NO RESPONSE. Crappy product with even worse customer service
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
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.
On Amazon:I've been a proud owner of a Sansa e260 for two days. I'd like to commend Amazon on their punctuality - I ordered this on December 22, 2006 with the free super savers shipping and received it on December 27, 2006. I was quite amazed at how quickly it came - perhaps this was a one time thing - but it was still impressive.On the Sansa Design:Now on to the Sansa. It's a very pretty little gadget, I do like the rounded shape and glossy black surface, along with the glowing blue tactile scroll wheel - for some reason that's listed as a con on CNet, but I'm quite fond of it, in comparison to Apple's clickwheel. I like the way you can feel it moving and you don't have to do some maneuvering like Apple's to try and get the highlighter on the right song. Nice, bright screen, though like most said the buttons are a little difficult to press. While it's nice and scratch resistant, the back collects fingerprints like crazy.Song Syncing:I'm not what you would call tech-savvy, so I did have some trouble figuring it out in the beginning. The actual song-moving was quite simple, as long as your tags are in place and correct, but for the life of me I could not understand the whole album art thing. Thanks to a forum called Anything But iPod, I was soon up and running again. For anyone who's having trouble who happens to read this - use MSC mode, and look up help on the forum mentioned. It'll save you some frustration. Once you know how to do it though, it's a cinch. If you're too busy to spend a little time, though, you might want to go with something a little simpler - it won't be as pretty, but hey, functionality over looks, right? Oh, and you should probably make sure all your information's right before syncing to the player; for some reason when I try to edit stuff it doesn't show - no big deal, maybe there'll be a firmware update for that later. Either that, or I'm not doing something right.Videos:They're pretty simple, all you have to do is convert your video in the media converter. If it's a DVD, it has to be decrypted before you can convert it, as usual. The only problem I found with this is that the Media converter takes FOREVER. It took me an hour to convert about 300MB of video. I don't know if that's the usual time, but I was getting bored. The quality looks good to me, again, I'm not a techy person or an audiophile so you might not want to take my word for it. Also, I couldn't figure out a way to fast forward through parts of the video efficiently, but it's not really much of a problem for me, as my videos aren't that long.My Biggest Problem:When I changed the USB mode to MSC and opened up Explore to try and find the music files to edit/delete, I found that that they were mysteriously absent. Turns out the files were hidden. If you change the settings so that you can see hidden files, you'll be fine. :)The Bottom Line:Now, the Sansa's not as bad as I've probably made it out to be, I'm in love with it, but I've been concentrating on my problems with it so hopefully others won't have the same. One gets used to the controls after awhile and it hasn't frozen up on me yet. From reading most of the bad reviews on this Sansa, most of the problems describe sound like the reviewer didn't update their firmware, was rather clumsy, and/or didn't bother spending the time to work it out. Read the instruction manual! It HELPS.Have fun!
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.
For the money, it seems to do a very good job on photo reproduction as well as text. A bit noisy, but easy to operate.
Works great. No problems. Easy to set up and operate. Have only taken some self-portrits but soon will use in B mode to take night time shots. More then if it does not stand up.
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.
This product was simple to set up and works better thn I expected. I use it at my workplace because I don't have a southern facing window. I installed the transmitter in a coworker's cube. My cube is about 50' away and I receive a 100% signal. I recommend this item.
Toner cartridge arrived as promised and has worked fabulously. It was a great value and I would definitely buy from this vendor again.
I like these speakers. It put them in my kitchen ceiling. They have good, clear sound. Very easy and quick to install.
I have had other ports which were powered and claim to work. They did not. I watched a video on this item. Decided to give it a try.As the video promised it worked that way and just as easy. It resolved issues with my backup hard dive, my PDA and camera. All I had to do was point and click. A dream come true for a computer dummy like me.The flash drive worked flawlessly. Now I just have to wait and see how long it works. I hope it works like my printer HP 720c 13 years from Costco. Still going strong.
I upgraded to this printer, from cannon 4400, was good deal on this printer, only takes 2 brands of ink, color 24 and black, very, very good in pictures, and I dont have to wait to download my pictures anymore, from kodak software that takes forever, and sometimes kodak softweare dosent work right.But this has picture bridge to put in pictures straight from your camera, or the way I do it now, is faster, with your memory card, and only takes 3 seconds to download. take out memory card after taking pictures and you only have to touch one button, 3 seconds to download. hurray,, hurray, Excellant printer and photo printer as well. great buy and I got for half price from 3 party seller from Iowa. thanks again if you read this...
Still haven't received this product!!!!!!!!I was supposed to receive it on August 18, 2009 at the latest. I sent two emails to the seller and I got NO reply whatsoever.I would never buy from this seller again!!!! Now I have to go through the hassle of putting in a complaint with Amazon to get this resolved! Don't trust this seller you won't be happy with the service or product if you ever get it at all but they do take your money right away you'll have no problem with that!!
Gave this a 5 Star as it promised what the ad says. Just follow the directions and you can't go wrong. The big plus is "No more cords". I raved about this to my sister and she ended up purchasing one from Amazon. She also loves it!
Normally, I don't leave feedback, but I am really unsatisfied with this product!After I came back from my Honeymoon trip last month, I still took some photos with my Transcend 8 GB class 6 SDHC card with new camera Nikon Coolpix P100. P100 automatically creates new folder with every 200 photos I took. Totally, I got 14 folder in my 8GB Transcend SDHC before yesterday.Yesterday, I try to review the photos I took, and I found the last two folder #13 and #14 are "EMPTY". I lost my photos from June 13 to recent(July 14, 2010)!!!.While I was looking for a new apt in the last 30 days, I took about 300 photos and NOW THEY ARE GONE. Yes, the folders are empty.No matter I use camera or card reader, I just can't find any photos in this two folders. Even I use two data recover software try to rescue the missing photos, I can't find them. THEY JUST GONE~!Lucky me, I only lost two folder (latest folder) of photos. I backed up the first 2.8 GB photos right away. (My honeymoon photos, once a lifetime)I have three Transcend 8 GB (all class 6) and one Kingston 8 GB class 6 on hand. I think I'll just dump Transcend SDHC after I got more SDHC cards from Kingston or SanDisk.In the future, I think I won't buy any SDHC card from Transcend any more. Though it's cheaper than Kingston or SanDisk.For people still take photos with Transcend SDHC card, my suggestion, BACK UP YOUR VALUABLE PHOTOS FREQUENTLY AND DON'T USE UP TO HALF OF THE CAPACITY~! Good luck, people!I just cannot trust this brand any more~!
If you are even thinking of getting this cd player don't wait any longer, this thing has got it all. A convenient clock with alarm lets you know the time at the push of a button. Also, the alarm feature lets you set your alarm to either beep, radio or cd mode. The cd playing is amazing, with 99 programable tracks and up to 45 seconds of ESP, this device is totally jogproof. In addition the radio is very convenient, with great reception, not to mention 30 presets. Simply at the push of a button you can switch from cd to radio mode and back in no time flat, no annoying opening and closing the lid. All in all, this cd player is trully the best of phillips and a tremendous value. So if your looking for an alternative to Sony, look no farther than right here.
I just recently purchased a DV Camcorder and I needed to purchase a Firewire port along with it. Found this for very cheap and I have been very happy with the performance. The reason I give it 5 stars is because the price is low and it also comes with it's own Firewire cord.
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!
My wife and I were floored by the results we got from this camera with the first roll we had developed. We have had the camera for two years now, and we have had perfect results consistently. Down the road you will want to add an additional lens or two, but the standard lens it comes with takes care of 95% of our photography needs. My wife and I are not photography enthusiasts, and we found the Rebel just as easy to use as our old point-and-shoot. The various settings allow you to get professional results consistently. I especially like the portrait modes (focuses on the individual or object, blurs the background), sport modes and limited lighting mode. Changing modes is as easy as turning a dial. The camera works like a point-and-shoot, in that you perform rough focus with the lens, and depress the button partially to get fine focus automatically. The camera has a manual mode to allow you all the flexibility you need in a camera. As you can tell, I'm a big fan of this camera, and will keep it forever. I considered a digital camera, but with the quality of the photos I get, I simply throw the pictures on the scanner to digitize them.
Dymo labelmaker and labels work perfectly for my retail business. I needed a product that is easy and fast to use as well hold up to the daily usage and this product does it. As for my recommendation....it has earned 5 stars and more.
I stored pictures on the card but my PC would not read them...something about USB 1 error.I am not bothering to return for a refund because of the low price. By the time I get an RMA, wrap the item, pay for the postage --- it is not worth the trouble. I tried to give the rating no stars but wasn't able to.transHope that Amazon will dump this vendor.P.S. I am mad about losing some very good shots.
I have had this TV for little over 2 years and have had to call for service 4 times. I've gone through 2 lamps a heat sensor and a color wheel. Don't get me wrong, when it works it has one of the best pictures you can find. I just don't like not having a TV for 2 weeks each time something happens. It also does this thing once in a while where it will not start the picture and then you have to wait for 5 mins or so and then "try" again. I'll never buy Mits product ever again. I paid a lot of money for this to break down. I should have bought a Samsung or an LCD.
This a great camera. I've taken thousands of pics and downloaded them to a PC just fine without any additional accessories. But I do reccomend an additional set of batteries. But you'd want an extra set anyway in case you run out of juice during a shoot. And it comes with a charger.
This product is just as described, I was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality as well as the picture on the dvd. The flash pictures downloaded from the flash drive are ok, but I can deal with the mediocre picture quality for the price battery life is also decent. This product came with all i needed just plug and play I would recommend.
I don't have much to add that hasn't been said by previous reviewers- I agree with everything they've written about the earphones pertaining to sound quality, noise cancellation, and durability.My only issue with the earphones (which is the reason I rated them at 4 stars rather than 5) is that they are very bulky and heavy. Yes, they are extremely durable like one reviewer suggested, but I found them to be not practical for jogging. The heft of the cord bounced as I ran and eventually pulled the earbud from my ear. I had to revert back to the original and more lite ipod earbuds. I've never had a problem with earphones falling out of my ear when I run so I am suprised and disappointed that the shure's did not work out. I suspect that some users may not have this issue as their ears are shaped differently.
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.
I bought these at my campus store when looking for a cheap replacement for these:Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones. First out of the box, and compared to the Cobys, they sounded AWFUL. Tinny, the noise blended together, and generally terrible.I've since kept wearing them since they're all I have, and I will admit that they seem to have gotten better for me. Maybe they've just broken me.These are NOT high-quality sound headphones. The sound tends to be muddled together, even after they break in, and I already lost the pathetic rings of rubber that surround these. How they could manage to fall off is anyone's guess, but they did, and that reduces the comfort of the headphones considerably. Furthermore, since they don't fit into your ear properly, the sound is quite "tinny", and they tend to fall out whenever I walk to classes.Also, move the jack while listening and the sound will crackle/disappear for a few seconds until you get it back. That may just be my mp3 player slowly dying, though.Still, they work, and I can hear a reasonable range of sounds from them. About as much as you can expect from $5.Overall, buy these if you are desperate for headphones and on a severe budget crunch. Otherwise, do what I'm doing right after writing this review, and fish out a bit of extra money for actual high-quality headphones.
Works well with nokia 6070 cell phone for an excellent price.It's worth buying this product than going to nokia dealers and charge you more.
If you have a large number of .mp3's (like I have), but just have no way to listen to them short of burning CD after CD, and playing them on your home theater system, then this is for you. Super easy to setup. It took me about 5 minutes to get it going. It even works with USB 1.1 (my old home system has this). The sound coming from my home theater system is so much more superior than my small computer speakers.The price was right too. I definitely recommend this to anyone who has a need/want for remote listening to music.
I've installed lots of hardware & software, but this was the worst! I'm sure the drive is great, but the software & instructions are bewildering. The software I thought would come with it (Bounceback Control Center) was omitted, since this drive is &lt; 100GB. I've spent HOURS trying to figure out how to use it, without success. Unless you are a "super techie", avoid this item.
I initially had some difficulty setting up my slingbox pro because the house in the country is wired and has two routers. I ditched the second router and replaced it with the slinglink turbo and now I can sling at work, the "city place" and when I am on the road. The picture is phenomenally clear! Why pay for expensive cable in two locations? I don't. Thanks Sling Media.
Cases were fine, the usual. I didn't give them top marks however as some were scratched right out of the package and one broke when I went to open it using very little pressure. Otherwise, good item. Shipped fast.
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.
These radios have the best range of any I've tried. This is my 4th. attempt of finding a radio I liked. The 5 watts give it good clear sound but they are still small enough to fit into your pocket. The animal call feature is a real hoot. We love them. We now have 3 sets. Amazon.com has the best prices that we have found.
We love this camera. It is very easy to use and is especially easy to download and burn onto DVDs. This makes sharing very easy. We bought this one because of the f1.2 lens which lets in more light. It is still somewhat lacking when it comes to indoors but it is definitely better than the other JVC cameras without the f1.2 lens.
The "most useful" negative review is based upon the user's lack of knowledge of the unit, as is freely admitted, again and again.A further example: Set the player (menu option) to NOT play a DVD when the unit is turned on. We simply go to the index to choose our movie.We have had this unit for about two years, using a keyboard to enter new titles and other information, for those disks that it doesn't read when played. Initially, we did this as a family activity, in small 'bites'. With a large library of DVDs, we have two changers and love having the entire library available, more quickly and on screen, than to dig through a drawer or other manually-sorted retrieval system. While the 995 is slow compared to having everything on flash memory, I simply recall the time it would take for alternative, real world storage/retrieval of disks. We typically pick from the alphabetically arragned movie titles, via page up/down buttons on the remote, or line by line. This is so much more user-friendly than referring to a printout, typing in some disk number, etc.The sound though our kick-butt home theater system is excellent and the PQ is also; my big plasma showing 1080i through the HDMI cable. The Sony, like other players, is intolerant of many bootleg DVDs, but plays my backup copies just fine.Using a laptop-programmable Universal Remote Control (URC-850), now all our movies are available with one-button ease, either through the simple TV or with full surround. That puts them in a place that allows us to enjoy this family activity more often, unlike the pre-Sony changer era. These are about the only 400 disk changer available.One day perhaps, similar quality PQ with quicker play, will be a choice, but now the best choice we found was the Sony changer for the reasons elucidated above.
I originally set up a wireless network using the Intelipoint wireless network. It worked OK, however it needs one of the PC's to be the &quot;server&quot;. The LinkSys product IS the router so my original &quot;server&quot; PC can now be free to do other things.I have 3 connections in the house: 2 wireless connections (a remote desktop and a laptop), and a desktop physically connected to the Linksys via ethernet. The configuration is done by browsing a specific web address that is handled not by internet but by the device itself, sot there is no need to install ANYTHING on the PC's in the network. I am getting about 100' pretty reliable and the data rates are pretty decent. The connection to my DSL ISP required me to get some info upfront, but after that little hurdle, the system was up an running in about 1 hour. I'm still fighting some windows (TM) issues regarding networking, but otherwise I recommend this product very highly.The manufacturer's web site is pretty useful, before and after the purchase.
A friend at work was just asking for advice on a camera as she had an early digital compact that was very un-user friendly. The conversation inspired me to post a review as this camera is so easy to use and takes fantastic photos.Pros:- Easy to use- Picture quality is great- Video is pretty good (not amazing but better than most out there)- Size is good - not tiny but not big for the quality you get- Stylish; looks nice- You can buy a waterproof casing for itCons:- The only thing that is probably the case with all compacts is its not super fast taking a photo. If you have used an SLR this will be a little annoying but overall its not a great problem and something you get used to with automatic focus.I've been very very happy with this camera using it for travel and family shots. Thumbs up.
It skips a lot with mp3 CDs burned on my venerable Sony CDU926S. This burner is more than 5 years old and has a 2X maximum write speed.... a fossil! But I have a lot CDs I've got in trades with people all around the world, and every single one of them plays in the Rio with no problems. Likewise, the newish HP burner at work produces discs which play perfectly in the Rio. This might explain the varying experiences people are having with skipping. See if you can test it with a CD from your burner before buying.Other than that, I have had a bit of a problem with skipping when I'm driving at speed on a bumpy road, but it's tolerable. I bought an el-cheapo car kit, not the Rio brand one, and it's fine. Not needing to depend on batteries seems to help, as does positioning the player where it's less susceptible to bumps.I've been acquiring mp3s for years, and a device such as this is a must; it changes the way you appreciate music. I used to like making 90 minute compilation tapes. With the same effort I can make 10 hour compilation CDs! I'm going to make 10 hour colection of kids' music to smooth out those long drives with my children. From now on where I go, my Riovolt goes.
I read reviews about this product before buying it. This unit records in WMA format and I have a Mac but it's not an issue because of freeware called SWITCH www.nch.com.au/switch which easily converts those sound files. It sometimes has a few quirks like the unit is hard to pull apart to expose the USB connector, and occasionally the battery compartment opens, and sometimes I have to reformat to reset the brains. but those things aside the recordings are great. The automatic level control works so well it records speech for my purposes, as well as my imac with an external mic. Its very small and portable. For the price (under $40 with shipping) the problems are relatively insignificant. I like it so such, I bought another one for a friend.
This flash drive is great because:1. it is very easy to create password protected directories for sensitive files,2. there is no cap to lose.
The camera has got some really nice features that are unavailable in similar models.... Some good features are various modes of shooting such as portrait, landscape and special settings for cloudy and sunny days... also, there is a Tungsten setting which allows you to take photographs of bright light sources... it gets really good detail even when taking such shots...All in all a fantastic camera..
This is one of the most controversial lenses ever, it seems. why all the fuss over this little guy? Simple, it cleverly exploits a hole in nikon's product lineup as a wide aperture (f/1.4) prime lens with HSM (hypersonic motor) at a price point just above nikon's older, slower 35/2 prime.Therefore nikon purists hate it with a passion, while 3rd party aficionados tend to have a more open mind.First off, if you're looking for something razor sharp at f/1.4 try zeiss or get over it. it's no fillet chef wide open, but that's not the point. the point is that you CAN use it at 1.4, which means it can shoot in light a 2.8 would be challenged by. also you can stop it down a few clicks and still be at 2.8, or shoot at f/2 or 2.2 and not be completely wide open.Second, while i'm sure there are sample variations out there, don't be put off by doomsayers on internet forums. opinions of actual users are one thing, but i dont know how people who have never used the lens can qualify it whatsoever.(but if you do order this lens, make sure its from a vendor with a good return policy. check for front focus issues when you get it; if you have a problem, sigma will recalibrate the lens. saves them money in the QC department, but at least they have good customer service.)for the record, i own three sigma lenses, all EX series, all bought online, and they all worked perfectly fine from day one.There are two categories of folks who will be looking at this lens: d40/d40x/d60 users and everybody else.for a d40/60 kinda person who wants to take no-flash, low light pics, there are no other options in this focal length and aperture class with an internal motor. period. you'd have to go to the micro-nikkor 60mm or 105VR to get an AF-S prime. sigma is coming out with a 50/1.4 HSM, but the 30's "normal" perspective is better suited for DX camera sensors with their 1.5 crop.nikon d80/200/300/700 owners can use any of nikon's (or sigma's) primes with full AF capability. unless you absolutely need f/1.4, the nikon 35/2 is cheaper and probably sharper. it doesn't have an internal motor, though, so for low-light action shots, the sigma is better suited for that application. but if you just need something inobtrusive for street shooting, candids, or a lower-profile lens, and arent worried about max aperture or AF speed, go for the 35/2.okay, how about some pros and cons:Pros:--not a small lens but lightweight.--low profile and normal perspective perfect for street/doc and candids.-- 1.4 maximum aperture makes this perfect for extreme low-light shooting.-- shallow dof at wide apertures results in creamy bokeh (out of focus elements)--HSM ensures fast AF; will work on D-series cameras without internal motors.-- takes 67mm filters.--sharp in the center at all apertures.--contrasty IQ--using fixed focal length lens forces you to focus on composition.-- EX build is better than sigma's bottom-barrel lenses, plus EX lenses have add'l 3-year warranty.--makes a good low-light solution for folks with slow variable-aperture kit lenses (i.e., 18-55, 18-70, 18-135, 18-200)Cons:--1.4 aperture gives extremely narrow depth of field. this makes this lens extremely tricky when shooting wide open, as shallow depth of field can be mistaken for focus issues.-- focal range is not as versatile as a zoom-- how much are you really gonna shoot at 1.4?--IQ not as impressive as cheaper nikkor 50/1.8--soft corners at almost all apertures (this matters less than you might think in low-light situations)--some known QC issues (which may be somewhat exaggerated)--more expensive than nikon 50/1.8, 50/1.4, and 35/2 primes.overall: recommended for d40/d60 users, low-light/available-light fanatics, street/doc shooters, people who will stay with DX for a while. not recommended for nikon nazis, or folks who may eventually migrate to FX.in practical use, this lens is probably more essential on an entry-level or mid level DSLR than a d300, d700, or D3. those cameras' improved high ISO performance means you can often stop down a 2.8 lens to f/4 in low light, lessening the need for a 1.4 aperture. on a d/40/50/60/80/200, however, you can keep the noise down in low light situations by shooting at wide apertures and not going above ISO 800.also, this is a DC lens, meaning that it is designed for DX sensors. FX-curious folks should probably get the nikkor 35/2 instead.while the 30/1.4 lens sees a lot of low-light use, its normal perspective and wide max aperture make it versatile in many conditions. i've stopped it down to f/8-f/11 and found it takes good landscape shots too. you never know when you might run into a situation where 1.4 is needed. it's a good one to have in the bag, just in case.
This battery works in all conditions and is a never fail battery. I have used it for 7 years and never had problems.
I was tired of turning my laptop on just so I can charge my iTouch. Bought this because for $4 might as well try it. The Apple version is $30 and $4 is a meal at McDonald's so might as well. Got the product and it works just fine. That's all I could ever want. The look of it is that it's white and again it works. I've only had it for a few weeks but for $4 I could afford to buy 6 of these for an Apple product. I'm feeling this will last. It's kind of like buying a really expensive Monster cable vs a cheap HDMI cable on Amazon. Both do the exact same job but the difference is branding and money you've spent. Try these out first before wasting your money on an Apple adapter. I love Apple but these work fine and I only spent $4 so I can't complain.
I bought it in Feb 2006, never had any problem. Occasionally it stops working and just restarting both the units (sender and receiver) fixes the problem. I am so satisfied I am buying another pair.
It's as easy as this: this is a great monitor for the price! I got no dead pixels, received it after 4 days, put it out of the carton, plugged it in and was immediately blown away by the bright and clear picture.I haven't tried games, though, so you might want to read another review to make sure about the gaming-capabilities of this monitor.
Not long ago, I bought the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 lens to have a fast, roughly standard-length lens for my Rebel XSi (standard taking into account the camera's 1.6x crop factor, that is). That lens turned out to be a little wider than I wanted, which would have been okay if it didn't also have terrible problems with chromatic aberration and edge softness. So I decided after a while to give the EF 35mm f/2 a try.Build quality is toward the low end of Canon's scale; not as nice as the EF 28mm f/1.8, but not as cheap as the EF 50mm f/1.8 II. It does, at least, have a metal mount and a distance window. Since it doesn't have USM, it is rather noisy when autofocusing compared to the 28, and full-time manual focus is not available. But at least the focus ring spins freely in auto-focus mode (unlike the 50 f/1.8 II), so you don't have to worry about damaging the motor by turning it accidentally. Picture quality is quite good; wide open, the center is decently sharp, and the edges not too bad at all; stopped down to f/4, it's even better.If you're looking for a roughly standard-length lens for an APS-C Canon camera without paying the premium price of an L-series lens, and you need something faster than f/2.8, I think this is the one to get.
I am able to carry a Canon 5D with a 70-200 zoom lens attached ( after removing the devider in the upper compartment) a wide angle zoom, a 100mm macro, flash, and a 2x extender in the center area. My 15 in Mac Pro fits in the computer area with the camera equipment in place. I have even found a way to attach my tripod. The other two compartments on the sides, are roomy enough to hold just about everything else. Even with all this equioment, it is a small enough size to fit on my 5'5'' back.
Excellent product: functional, durable, and fashionable. My only complaint is that the side pockets are a bit shorter than my preference; one of my lenses (200mm) doesn't fit in it.
this little gadget does exactly what it was intended to do-make a portable sound card that fits in your pocket. However, this was obviously not well thought out as the plastic casing is both flimsy and easily cracked by the lightest of materials. Trust me, I've gone through about three of these damn things, with the device breaking due to me being a dumbass each time. However, the sound quality it produces is well worth the amount paid-less than five bucks including shipping. the shipping time is long-usually about 3 weeks.
I bought this unit specifically for its dvd upconversion performance. It is fantastic. Every time I watch a (regular DVD) disk I am blown away by the picture quality. I tried about 5 other dvd players before this including all 3 Oppos and the Toshiba A2. The PQ difference is so much better with this XA2 that I don't have to look closely or even use test disks to see it. The image is vibrant, clear and without artifacts. Even diagonal processing is great. I have little need for the HDDVD capabilities when regular DVD looks this good! imho, the HDDVD is just a bonus. My display is a 50 inch panasonic plasma 50PH9UK. I use the hdmi out at 1080i.
I love my FinePix F30. I know what a great camera it is because I have compared its performance against two of its most highly rated competitors.I took a set of pictures and several videos on both a Canon PowerShot SD600 and SD700 in a Best Buy, recording them on an SD memory card. Once I later purchased the F30 I took it to the same Best Buy and shot a set of similar pictures and videos. Then I compared the Canon pictures and videos with those from my F30 on my 1289 x 1024 computer screen. All the cameras took great quality stills when there was no handshake blur. But I got less hand-shake blur from the F30 than either of the two Canons. (I assume this is because the F30's lower light requirements allow fasters shutters speeds.) I got these better results without using the F30's anti-shake mode, which I did not find very useful the few times I tried it. On average, the F30's pictures had a lot less handshake blur than the SD600's, and a little less than those of the SD700 (which has image stabilization). The low light performance was better with the F30 than with the Canons, but the F30's low light performance was not as exceptional as I had been led to believe by some reviews.THE FIELD IN WHICH THE F30 ABSOLUTELY BLEW THE CANONS OUT OF THE WATER WAS IN VIDEO RECORDING. The video from the F30 is only slightly worse than that from my digital video camera. That from both Canon's was much worse. (In fact, it was the poor quality of both Canon's video that caused me not to buy one of them.) When most people first see video from my F30 they express surprise that it is so good. In fact, it is so good that the only reason one would ever normally want to lug around a digital video camera instead of the F30 is because the F30 does not let you zoom while recording (and it has a much more limited range of zoom). The lack of zoom means I often find myself sticking the camera within several feet of people's faces to get a good head shot, which can cause annoyance. The F30's video works well in all but very poorly lit indoor night scenes. Its audio is also much better than that of the two Canons. The F30 has no rubber foam to protect it against wind noise, but absent wind the F30's sound is surprisingly good (although not as good as my digital video camera's). Not only is the F30's video and sound quality much better than that of the two Canons, but it also stores roughly twice as much high quality video per unit of space in a memory card, which is very important.My one main complaint with the F30 is that its pictures aren't as likely to make sunny skies have that wonderful bright blue that I normally got with my former 4 mega pixel Canon PowerShot A??? (I forget the number, I gave the camera away.) The FinePix's sunny skies tend to be more dark, but they are usually still great pictures. I also wish the F30 used SD memory cards instead of the more expensive and lower capacity XD memory cards.But, overall, after 4 months of ownership, I would highly recommend the F30.
I love this keyboard.I was having issues, not only with my wrists, but also in my shoulder. The small footprint and removal of the number pad allows me to place my mouse closer - eliminating much of the pain I was experiencing in my shoulder.Perhaps I have a different model than the other reviewers, but I have no problem with the materials.My only complaint is the moving of some keys, like ctrl, which is place annoying close to help and pwr.
I bought this little radio to use walking and I just olveit! very lightwieght with good reception I could not have asked for a better inexpensive radio.
I rolled the dice when I bought this cheaper KVM switch. I wish now that I would have purchased a more expensive one.The unit seems to be designed ok, the cables are long enough and hook up was pretty simple. The owners manual and documentation are pretty good and the Trendnet website is somewhat helpful if needed.The problem that I've had with this unit is that it will switch without cause. I'll be working on one computer, with the other one shut off, and all of the sudden the KVM starts switching back and forth between the two computers. Sometimes it won't stop and won't settle on a computer at all, it just keeps flashing back and forth.I didn't install the Trendnet supplied software because the manual that came with the KVM said that the switch would operate fine without it and that the software was for "advanced features".I would not recommend this KVM switch. I would recommend spending a little more money on a switch with better ratings.
I own two Netgear hubs that are daisy-chained together, so now I'm actually using the uplink switch. Works flawlessly. For the price, its hard to beat. I highly recommend it.
It works as described. The product arrived fairly quickly, and it was very cheap to buy. No complaints. everything is good.
I was skeptical at first to purchase this item. I read many reviews here on Amazon.com before I decided to give it a try. It had more good reviews than bad so I ordered it hoping that the reviews that spoke of how easy it was to set up as an Access Port were reliable. I am happy to say that I love this product. It was as simple as plugging it in to a wall outlet and an ethernet jack. I had several ethernet connnections in my apartment but wanted to have wireless Internet access for the i-Touch I recently bought and for my laptop computer. I set the switch to AP, plugged in the a/c adapter and connected the supplied ethernet cable and voila, I had wireless Internet. Now the signal is not super strong, but from one room to the next you will have no problems. I don't want the neighbors stealing my signal anyway. I didn't have to install any software or go through a modem or router, I only had to "connect" to d-link on my i-Touch and laptop when they picked up the wireless signal. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone just looking to make a small area wireless. I cannot attest to the other capabilities of this device because I am only using the one feature.
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.
I buy a sony bravia always. I move a lot and usually upgrade every 2 years and I always end up buying in Amazon.
JUST JUNK. OH 18 WORDS... ABSOLUTE JUNK. COMPLETE JUNK. DON'T BUY THIS EVER. COMPLETE JUNK. THIS ITEM WAS COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE ON A GOOD DAY
I recently starting running and bought Nike+ shoes and used the sensor with it as well. Unfortunately, Nike shoes aren't the best for me and let to a very uncomfortable run. I found a nice pair of shoes and still wanted to use my sensor to track my runs. My friend actually recommended this product and I'm very glad she did. The distance is very close to the actual and the pouch sits in place without incident. I almost forget it's there. I would highly recommend this product.
I had this radio for only a day before I got fed up and returned it back to Amazon. I did read the other reviews but bought it anyway hoping it would work fine for me and because I've always seen Sony as making reliable products. Well, it turns out the other reviewers were right for this particular product and I regret not taking their advice before purchasing this.The reception was horrible. I'm in Southern California and I could not get a clear signal from even the strongest broadcasting station. All the stations had either a lot or a little background static, audible at all times. The reception improved slightly while outdoors but not greatly. Note that this was with the FM stations. The few AM stations I listened to sounded fine. For the TV reception, I could not get channels 2, 4, or 5 at all; all I would hear is buzzing and humming. I will hand it to Sony though for including TV station reception; it was what sold me on deciding to get this model. I want to listen to the news or talk shows on the go. Too bad it didn't work very well. I was able to get reception on the remaining TV channels though. For the weather channels, I could barely hear one of the seven bands.The look and feel of this unit are fine. It is a good compact size. It runs on a single AAA which is convenient. Did not have a chance to try out the armband as I was intent on returning it soon. My biggest gripe is the reception. For its cost I expected it to perform a lot better than it did. I have an old AM/FM walkman from the 80s that gets better reception than this.On another note, after returning this, I went to a store and bought another Sony walkman radio (I really wanted the TV feature). I ended up buying the Sony SFR-M37V, based on reviews that I found here. That unit has much better reception and I can actually hear all the stations. It is about the same size as this unit and less expensive, but does not have an armband. I am satisfied with that model. If you are still thinking about getting this SRF-M85V, try to get your hands on one and hear for yourself the reception quality. Also consider the other model (SFR-M37V) if you still want AM/FM/TV/Weather but don't need the armband.
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 have been amazed at how good most of my pictures have turned out.One thing people need to know is lighting is important florescent lighting seems to be the worst to deal with. The Vivicam has settings for all kinds of lighting plus automatic. I took a close-up of an item that had the UPC label on it. I could read the upc bar code numbers on screen clear as can be. I strongly recommend Nickel Metal Hydrate rechargeable batteries and carry spares besides (2+2). Helps to turn screen displays off and manually turn off after you take your pictures - else set auto-off for less than 3 minutes. Vivtar has great documentation at their web site. This is my second Vivtar and I am well satisfied with the value.
My Jornada 547 pooped out in less than a day. It took the replacement over a month to become brainless. What a piece of trash. And returning it? Forget it, HP and the store owner both wouldn't let me send it back for a refund the second time.However, all the peripheral equipment worked well. Too bad I can't use it.
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.
This product works as designed. I'm using a Rogers PVR and have the device located in the back of the room. I've wired 2 other tv's to use this PVR and it's just awesome. I highly recommend it.The one problem that I have is that while watching TV in the same room as the device, it's hard to control the volume on my receiver. This device is probably interfering with it. I'll probably just move it onto and use those eye cables.
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.
I bought this to connect my PS3 to my router and my router to my cable modem. It works as advertized. The cable is thick and has good shielding. My only complaint is the RJ-45 connector on this cable is hard to unplug from the Ethernet ports, but I guess that can be a good thing too. Overall I would recommend this cable.
Three weeks of using this radio and very pleased. Has long playback capacity for recorded xm content. It's definitely short on live xm battery time. Five hours about the maximum. Signal can be blocked easily buy placing the radio in a shirt pocket. For excellent reception I use the Belkin XM headset both in my vehicle and while walking. I hang the headset over the rear view mirror and get great reception. Then I plug in a fm receiver into cigarette lighter outlet and tune to free frequency and get great sound.
Fast shipping, great customer service! I thought that it got lost in the mail so I called Customer Service. A replacement was shipped the same day.
this unit works just as it says it does. It has a more than an acceptable level of clarity. the only downfall is it that the clips in the back are rather weak. They're not as bad as some users have stated, and Monster Cable does in fact fit without purchasing pins. I would recommend this product to other users
The Oppo DV-970HD is amazing. I have it connected to my Pioneer 5070HD Plasma and the results are incredible. I also have an $800 Denon DVD player and it is impossible to tell the difference. Highly recommend.
Even after reading the reviews that were not so good, I decided to buy the Jensen wireless headphones because Target is so good about their return policy. I have to tell you that I am very sensitive to &quot;noise static&quot; but found these headphones clear as a bell. The trick is in tuning them properly. Read directions (obviously the previous people didn't) and you will have a headset that is comfortable and extremely clear!
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.
I have purchased Tiffen filters before and have been very happy with them, but this one was bad. The usual documentation was missing from the inside the filter case and the threads on the filter were damaged. It appears it had been opened and returned. I returned it for a refund and ordered the Polaroid Optics 52mm Multi-Coated UV Protective Filter instead.
Bought this refurbished for $60 and it arrived broken. Wouldn't charge battery and wouldn't play unless plugged in. Called Sonic Impact who said they couldn't help me because it was purchased refurbished. Called Amazon who could only allow me to return the product because it was refurbished. I think there is a lesson here.
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.
I bought this to protect myCanon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-inch LCD and and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. So far, so good! No fuss, straightforward product that does what it's supposed to do.
This remote works with any Mac with built in Front Row or with any iPod through use with the accompanying iPod universal dock. I"m surprised by all the nay-sayers because they are docking the remote points for features that it wasn't designed or isn't advertised to do. That doesn't seem fair.If you're looking for a backup or replacement remote for your Front Row equipped Mac, this remote is the only choice. If you're looking to control the song selection, fast forward or rewind or pause, or change the volume on your iPod, then this remote is for you too. It does not have the ability to change playlists or return to the iPod main menu, but if you're using your iPod from afar and need a remote, it's not like you'd be able to see what your screen says anyway. If you're looking for that added functionality, then there are other more expensive iPod remotes on the market.I use this remote the time with my video iPod when attached to my TV to play, fast forward, pause and rewind video content. I knew it's limitations when I bought it, and I'm not at all disappointed because it works just as it's supposed to.Also, keep in mind that Apple can always add additional functionality through a software update to the iPod as they have done many times in the past.
I bought it about a month ago. Charged the batteries for 24 hours. Inserted the transmitter into my Verizon FIOS, Philips remote, played with the channels (A,B,or C) inside the Saucer. In my case it tured out to be "C". It works great at a distance of about 70 feet through four walls.
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
When any new operating system is introduced, it makes you look at your equipment and realize that computers do not age well . . . just quickly.As Vista is quite the memory hog, it did seem time to go "all the way" so I chose the Pavilion dv9260us and I'm glad I did.I will keep my opinions about Vista separate and apart from the review of this notebook. Obviously, you can detect that I'm not quite satisified with Microsoft's latest venture.But HP can not be blamed for anything except creating a wonderful, strong machine. For close to 20+ years I used a desktop or tower computer at home. Plus a monitor. Reviewers praised the "small footprint" and mini-tower but they added space and clutter and today I realize they did not improve the overall performance of the PC.With the dv9260us, I decided to try to optomize and save some space and I'm glad I did.This notebook is a solid, well crafted product. The screen is bright, crisp and clear. HP generously provided users with USB ports galore and enough other ports (for cable modem hookup, card reader, etc.) that you don't have to worry about hubs. It is a quiet, fast and strong machine that is sleek to look at and slick to work with. Although the speakers are not "music hall" quality, they do their job - a bit tinny but OK if you are not going to use it as a primary source of music.Suggestion to future buyers: Do what I did and get the Dock Replicator. Not only does it add even more USB ports, you can buy an additional 300GB hard drive, a wireless mouse/laptop, etc. After an hour or so, you'll forget that you are not using a mighty tower - that is how professional HP created this one.
Just to say that I've had similar problems to others, and I really, really wish I hadn't broken my habit of checking reviews here and elsewhere before buying; I relied on a couple of magazine reviews. (I'm a journalist, so I shouldn't have).My problems were with drive recognition. It sets up ok, it looks ok, it's nice and quiet. And then it vanished from the PC. Trying to fix it, I got the old Windows messages basically telling me that the partition had failed. I've seen this problem occur to other people's discs, and my solution has always been not to reformat, but to read them through an OS X Mac. No fixing to be done, OS X seems to repair the partition and Windows XP then picks it up again. Not this time.Before people write off their data as lost: eventually, I was able to get the drive back by rebooting the Powerbook a few times (tinkering in Disk Utility didn't help). It vanished again a week or two later. I was able to get it back by rebooting the PC a few times. This has all happened several times. (Rebooting a machine a lot is bad for hard disks, by the way...) Sometimes it vanishes after rebooting Windows (the PC is usually always on).This product contains 2 hard drives (mine has two Western Digital 250 GBs, an excellent make). It's the Raid array, or the connectors, or something, that seem to cause the trouble. it's also worth noting that the slight chances of physical hard drive failure are doubled with a device containing two Raid-ed drives; we only need one to start failing. Usually when a disk clicks, you can get the data off before failre (BTW taking the disks out to read them seperately would, I guess, damage the data.)It's worth remembering that, no matter how good it is, any drive will fail. It's a question of luck (a small percentage will fail when quite new) and time. One should never have just the one copy of important data. That's why I haven't suffered as others have (I did my suffering years ago...)"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 agree entirely - with a 250 GB, a 300 GB or whatever, there's no Raid, and presumably a different hardware setup. Googling around, though, these problems seem to happen to Lacie products more often than to others.I've given up on mine. I've bought an excellent 300 GB Maxtor (because I needed something now) and ordered two silent external cases for the two 250 GB disks, which I've removed from the case as I'm not at all confident of obtaining a refund. I won't need both, so will have to attempt to sell one. I will probably junk the case. Which is all expensive, and wasteful, and inconvenient. No more Lacie for me - I'd want the company taken over before I considered them again.
I bought these so that I would be able to connect my PS3's RCA Composite A/V cable and my Skullcandy headphones so that I can enjoy the awesome bass of my Skullcandy, but when I connected my headphones, they got stuck and they only went half-way in (can you believe this!? The female jack it was made for couldn't even fit my earbuds!), I tried taking them out but it was like it got glued into the jack, so I had to apply more force to get my headphones out. When my Skullcandy headphones finally did come out, I connected it to my MP3 player and the sound was distorted, this product just completely wrecked my brand new Skullcandy headphones. Buyers beware! If you had similar plans like me or even if your planning to connect a pair of your headphones to one of these at all for any reason, chances are they'll break like mine did.I am VERY unsatisfied, it was a waste of money, now this splitter is sitting where the rest of my useless wires are and now I got to buy another pair of brand new Skullcandy headphones. For those of you that plan to plug in your expensive pair of headphones into one of these, please don't do it, you'll only be left with disappointment and frustration. I'm never going down this road again!
Awesome telescope. If you have an Ipad you can get a .99 app that can find anything and then you can sight it and look. Tried auto find telescopes and sent two back as auto systems to "find" objects never worked from the beginiing.
The multi-resistant coating does a justice to your expensive glass. I had been swapping my polarized and UV filter between a couple of lenses and finally decided to get one more UV to stop the frequent swapping that puts both the glass and the filters at risk. The other UV filter I have is the same brand but it's the entry level one.As soon as you drop this in front of the lens you can see the difference, deeper blacks and crisp highlights. Definitely a keeper. I wish I had never bought the entry level one and have two of these instead. Why put a $20 filter between your "L" series lens and the world? Try this filter, you will be satisfied.
Excellant small camera. It is very easy to use and I have had excellant results. Flash performs very well as long as you stay within its range. It is a plus that this camera will fit easily into a shirt or jacket pocket. The lithium ion battery holds a charge for a long time when the camera is not being used. At first, I wasn't sure about using a proprietary battery; however, the small size has been a plus and it is easy to find reasonably priced compatible batteries from on-line sources. This is a great camera for family photos and for general travel photography. All of the conveniences associated with this camera outweigh its limitations. Giving up a 4 or more times zoom in exchange for the small size is fine for me. You won't have any picture if the camera's size causes you to leave it at home.
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?
My first one lasted a few months before it stopped working. The manufacturer replaced it and the next one lasted about ten months but it has now died on me. I wasn't dropped and only used once a week. So the quality is very poor in my experience.
Item arrived promptly and during Christmas rush, I actually ordered late and didn't think I would get it until after Christmas. It was all that I expected my mother was very happy with it. There was one thing that needs to be told the reception could be 100% but you must order an alternate antenna. Overall item is great.
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.
Not a bad product by any means, a few flaws that i found include the slow scroll speed (probably a mem thing) and the inability to load only a few discs at a time. each time you add something new you must re-load the entire collection to access and add info to the new discs. the keyboard input is a must. out of the first 180 discs i loaded, maybe 20 found the info. w/out the keyboard it wouldn't be worth it. good deal for a good product.
I have really been pleased with the refurb Sansa E260. I had my doubts but bought it anyway. It is the same as new except the word refurb on the back. New at Walmart is $150, refurb $60. Absolutely no problems. I ordered 2 more. Delivery was speedy.
There is no need for big talk to demonstrate the product. Point at a target, press the stabilization button. Three seconds later you are sold. There will be no going back... even if the world runs out of batteries.Let's only wish for the next generations that the vibration reduction system will not be as bulky ( look at camera lenses do you see a bulge anywhere for the VR ? ) and the price comes more in line... otherwise, just a great product.
I read many reviews warning about the infamous Sigma front focus issue, but the attractive 50mm equivalent F1.4 specs of this lens blinded me from those words of wisdom. I had to buy this lens to confirm that those warnings are all true.Time travel back two weeks.I rented this lens along with a Canon 28mm F1.8 to experience them myself. After using both lenses for 4 days, I noticed they both have focus issues, Sigma more so than Canon. But I like the idea of a F1.4 lens so I ignored all the reviews about focus problems and paid attention only to the reviewers who got "good copies". I hoped that I would also get a "good copy".I didn't.I took many pictures over the holidays using this lens and found a high percentage of unacceptable shots. I would say about 30-40% were out of focus (OOF). I use a Rebel XT with a tiny LCD screen so reviewing the picture sometimes doesn't tell me if it's in focus or not. With a larger screen, I would be able to see the OOF issue more easily and delete those shots immediately, so I guess I could've improved the acceptance rate in that sense. Some shots were just slightly OOF and sharpening it in software later made those pics acceptable.On the other hand, when this lens finds the right focus the picture was razor sharp. This is the reason I give this lens 2 stars instead of just 1. My mom complained about all the wrinkles you can clearly see on her face. She preferred the OOF shots more.I used focus charts to confirm the front focus issue. During these test shots I also noticed that the right side of the frame is more clear than the left. I don't like that at all so I had to return the lens.
My notebook is 5.5 lbs w/a 13.1" screen, as such it has a small footprint. However, this cooler is made of weak plastic so when the notebook is placed upon the cooler, the weight of the notebook pushes down upon the cooler, nudging the plastic cover into the cooling fans.This action results in the cooling fans hitting against the cooler plastic, producing an annoying noise. Otherwise, the cooler pad does reduce notebook heat, if you can tolerate the noise of the fans hitting the inside plastic. I'm returning my POS. Don't buy one.
Although it did come with a bit of dust on it, one short but complete cleaning took care of that, and the cost got this a 5 Star rating.With mySpotting Scope (52268 C90), this lens gives me just over 200x magnification. Nice crisp images.No distortions or banding.Just a very good quality lens.This has only been used during day time, so I can't comment on how it does at night.It's gonna have to warm up some for me to update this review on it's night time performance.Everything considered (Cost/Quality), this is a great lens to have!
What a major improvement from my old 'standard' mouse! Easy to install (fits in ps/2 or usb port. Is accurate in movement and just feels good in my hand. Recommend
I received this product, read the instructions, plugged it in and it is working fine. I am not bothered by the blue light glow. I have an external hardrive with the same blue glow so they compliment each other!! So far no problems. I have a printer, 2 external hard drives and a wireless mouse connected it it.
My practice has owned 3 Presentation projectors in the past several years (a Sony, a Viewsonic, and now this NEC VT460). The Sony is still one we use, ... and has 1200 lumens. We like it but its connectors are a bit limited and the remote is a bit finicky. The viewsonic was gotten rid of VERY quickly as it did not interact with the computer and the Viewsonic "service" was terrible. This NEC VT460 is absolutely the nicest inexpensive projector any of us at the practice have every used. Is it the smallest? No. Is it the brightest? No. Does it cost 1/3 as much as the others with its features? YES!... The picture (for SVGA) is as good as the Sony that cost us twice as much. The flexibility of being able to have S-video, component video, computer, and audio input from different sources all at once is wonderful. One of the nicest features is the "Eco" mode that drops the lumens to about equivalent with our 1200 lumen unit, drops the fan noise to almost nothing, and extends the life of the bulb by 2x (so NEC claims). The warranty is top flight at 3 years with "Instacare" 3 day replacement service.
Since this was supposedly designed for Coolpix S-series cameras, I figured it would fit my Coolpix S710 just fine... Not exactly. You can get it in there, but it's a very tight fit. I returned it with the hope of finding something better out there. I definitely don't want to play tug-of-war with my camera case every time I get my camera out.Otherwise, it is a very attractive, simple case. I would definitely recommend it for those with a compatible camera.
I purchased the V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds about a month ago and I cannot live without them. I was a little worried from the comment about too much bass but that is not the case it is just right. These are the best earbuds I have ever owned! I highly recommend this product.
It was always hard to get things in focus (but when you shoot f1.4 it's usually harder) still I felt the lens's focus system is not the best. Then after a while it just stopped responding well it only focuses well when I'm close to the subject and the background has a weird radial blur that didn't have before.Great lense, if it worked.
Well, you get what you pay for. It seems like most people forget about that. I took a chance on these because I don't think spending the big bucks for a B+W filter is worth it. And boy was I wrong. I got these in the mail from amazon and put it on my Nikkor 24-70mm lens. It was a bit hard screwing it on and i was struggling to take it off and eventually I got it off and the inner metal ring snapped. Back to amazon it went and I got myself a B+W right away. Stay away from these, save up and get a B+W.
Beware this does not come with an adaptor for a Nano. (And it is NOT noted in the technical details.) The manufacturer says it will provide one, but 6 weeks after I requested one via the Web, I've yet to get it. Worse yet, customer service has been totally unresponsive. Negative stars for backing up their product.
I am purchasing a Multifunction Printer/FAX/Copier/Scanner for a home based business. I called the company who does the "Product Coverage", NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc. at 800.861.9387 to inquire how quickly a repair would be completed. I was told by the representative who answered the phone, who was obviously being very honest, "...the AVERAGE is 3 weeks." Obviously I chose not to purchase the service. Three weeks is a long time for personal products but an "impossible to do business" for a home based business standpoint. I feel this information should be posted on the Amazon web site so you know what you are buying with this service product!
It works very well for me. Keep in mind, i live in 1 bedroom apartment!
It's rather hard to find a cute cover for the Sansa E260. Most of the covers are that neoprene or rubbery type covers and I wanted something a little more stylish. I bought the pink one. It fits perfectly and leaves room for all the plugs, etc. Clips on my waistband great and it hasn't slipped or come off. I have not dropped it so I can't speak for how well it protects it, but with the rubber (like on the sneaker) I am sure it will do a decent job. And price? Well, I saved $15.00 getting it through Amazon.
The Handspring Prism is the best PDA on the market, hands down. In comparison with the IIIc, which now may be more appealing due to 3Com lowering it's price, the Handspring can display 256 times as many colors as the IIIc, which makes for a much enjoyable experience if you use it to store photos, videos, or perhaps play the occassional game of Pong. Because of the Springboard slot in the back, though, it becomes expandable in almost every direction, something the IIIc clearly lacks. Now that OmniSky has released their wireless modem for the Prism (($) a month, ($) for the modem after rebates), I'd take the simplicity of the Palm OS along with the upgradablity of Handspring over a Pocket PC anyday.
...Windows XP is apparently so new that almost no software or hardware works with it -- including an Epson scanner which is supposed to. I am about to try to reload the entire system for the ??? (I've forgotten how many times now) to bring it back to factory settings and hopefully get this machine to work...
Item was shipped and arrived within specified timeframe during order. Item was in stated condition. Containers are being used for photo storage and scrapbooking organization and maintaining appropriate wear and tear.
I just recently decided to start running and working out again and came across this player. I read the reviews and was confident it was a good product, and sure enough it has been. The sound quality in my opinion is excellent for a little flash player. The storage capacity is quite sufficient, and it is easy to use. I love the built-in FM tuner, which I couldn't find on many other devices. It automatically recognized it needed to upgrade the firmware when I put the disc in. I bought it with the intent of using it with Yahoo's subscription-based music, but Yahoo has been hard to work with and when they send me an e-mail saying they've escalated my case I never hear from them again until they send me a satisfaction survey wanting to know how they did. I've already checked with iRiver and I have the most up to date firmware, so I'm positive it's a problem on Yahoo's end. It might be worth it to pay the extra money and go with Rhapsody or some other service if you're wanting a subscription-based service to use with this device. My sister-in-law bought a player just a few months ago, and I could see the jealousy on her face when I showed her this one. I would highly recommend this product to anyone, especially those who workout because it is very sporty and the armband keeps it simple no matter what you're doing. Great device!
This is a great MP3 player, very good price point, kills the Ipod shuffle which doesn't play video and is not expandable. Would recommend anyone who is looking for a MP3 player to get this one.
For those people who are reading this and wondering what MP3 player to buy...hold on let me speak slowly...this...is...your...player. No...need ...to...keep ...searching. Seriously, I have told countless people about this innovative player and for some reason people are convinced that the ipod is the only route to take. I am not going to sit here and lie. Yes, the ipod is by far the most popular mp3 player on the market...however it is definitly not the best. The clix offers more features, an nicer interface, and is just much more portable in terms of size. Their is an FM radio (no ipod does not have one.) Really entertaining flash games (no ipod does not have that.) It supports texts (yea you get the genneral idea of where this is going). Bottom line is that this is by far the better buy if you are looking for a player that has everything an mp3 player could possibly have. I have never been happier about a purchase..and I feel you will feel the same way.
I had a small 4 cup percolator and it worked great. But I lost some of the parts in a recent move so I dediced to buy this larger one.The coffee is always weak no matter how much coffee I use or how little water I use.Having to use a filter is just silly.Just overall not happy with this purchase.
My first experience with a Transcend SD card has been a good one. I'm using it to take both stills and video in a Canon A720 digital camera. It has worked flawlessly so far (about two months).
These discs burn just fine and are a good reliable disc. Love the gold because it makes my images look old timey.
I'm using this product as I type. It works just fine. Read the owners manual for my motherboard, did a search on Amazon, read the other review and sent in my order.
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).
This is a perfect little radio. The reception is very good (much better than a few headphone/radio setup's I've owned), and it is very well made. It's solid and tough. And it's smaller than a pack of cigarettes.There are only 2 downsides I can think of:1. It doesn't have a digital tuner. This can be a major problem with this radio if you're a profuse channel changer. Dialing in your stations is a bit tricky as the slightest adjustment to the tuning dial will send it across many channels. But if you're like me (I pretty much stay on one channel all the time), you'll find this radio to be perfect for you!2. The headphones stink. They do the job, but the radio is actually much better sounding than the headphones allow you to appreciate.It takes only one AA battery and it will last a VERY long time. A set of two AA's will last you dozens of hours.I recommend this radio highly.
Great memory card for photos. I was able to get about 950 pics at highest quality on the memory card. Good value. Just compare the price to those at any store selling memory cards!!
I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL MANUFACTURERS. MOST ARE EITHER NOISY OR RUN HOT.THIS HARD DRIVES RUNS COOL AND QUIET.I AM VERY SATISFIED..
We bought this keychain for my mom (a new grandma) for mother's day and she loved it! The picture is very clear, the software easy to use, and loading was super simple.A few days after she'd been using it one of the buttons broke-off. She called the company who shipped out a new one right away - and somebody even answered the phone when she called!I would definitely recommend this as a fairly inexpensive gift for anyone who loves to show-off and hang-on to their photos.
Not much I can really say....I mean it's an ethernet cable that works just as it's supposed to. It also comes in a good variety of cables which comes in handy once you get more than a couple running through the same area. Sometimes Belkin can be a few $ higher than others but the quality is always great! Need an ethernet cable??? Try this one :-)
Simply put - SIRIUS is MUCH BETTER!! the choices of music, the different formats, the sound quality... even the price is better. I found xm to be quite monotonous!! xm was to middle of the road, you know how someone tries to stay safe and please the mainstream, but they end up pleasing NO one - thats xm! SIRIUS is by far the BEST. with SIRIUS what i love most is when I'm surprised by a song that I haven't heard in a long time and MOST times never before (and i'm in the music business)! Thats one of the things that sepreates them from xm - xm is very commercial in terms of playing standard humdrum music ( and i mean in all their formates, jazz, rock, pop even hiphop, imagine that standard hip hop), they aren't very diverse and to me that gets boring!! thats why i cancelled xm and sold the receiver, (which was a very troublesome process) But I'm free now and I'm here to say SIRIUS is great system! I'm thinking about giving one to my girlfriend for christmas.
This is the best thing that satellite radio has ever done! I can listen while im cruising and now i can listen while im at home or go camping! This is boombox highly recommended! I love it!
Installed the unit and within days it started to give continuous alerts. Contacted Whistler Customer service and after confirming that it was installed correctly, was told to take the unit out and send it back because "the engineers were interested in looking at it". When I asked for a replacement unit (since this takes some time to install) there was no offer to replace, no offer to pay for shipping, no estimate of time it would take. I wouldn't recommend the unit, or the company.
as the title says, I was really impressed with the base of these headphones, but compared to the other 2 earbuds I have, these just don't perform unless you only care about big bass. The treble just isn't as crisp as similar brands.after owning for awhile, i give them 4 stars..the sound quality is better than i initially thought, but the best part is the sound eliminating ability of them. they don't slip, and canacel out alot of outside noise. With this said, they are about the bite the dust. i dont know if it's from my own carelessness, but the right bud is fuzzing in and out with excessive movement. hope this helps...
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.
This card is fast enough for my Canon 5DMKII camera.Typical SanDisk quality too.
I bought this scanner because I wanted quality with out breaking the bank. I am running this on P4 1.8ghz with 1GB of RAM. I am using the USB 2.0. The scanning speed is outstanding if you are scanning photos at 300 dpi or less. 600dpi is definitely acceptable. Scanning at 1200 DPI, well lets just say I never let it complete and set it back to 600 DPI.Another reason why I bought this was it scans 3 negatives at once. If your primary reason for buying this scanner is for the negative scanning, you may be better off buying a film scanner. The quality of the negative scans are great, but it is a slow process.I have not done OCR scanning yet.I have not done the multiple photo scan.The only thing that really annoys me are the buttons in the front. I sware I must hit one of the buttons accidently every 5th opening of the scanner cover.For the money it is really good scanner. I would recommend it at this point. I will update my review once I have done OCR and Multiple Photo scanning.
I've had this printer for a year now. I have bought Epson Ink Jet printers ever since the first one came out, and the quality and amount of ink needed has gotten worse with each new generation. I would presume greed has taken over and it is more about money than quality. I find myself using it less and less as I can barely print ten pictures before I'm looking at buying new ink jet cartridges. And even that MIGHT be OK, if the quality of the pictures were good, but they are worse than the ones I printed years ago on the first printer.And to top it all off, the absolute worst experience I've ever had with customer service was when I called to get help with the printer. I was sent to somewhere overseas and talked to people who couldn't understand my issue, couldn't communicate at all. It was ridiculous. I would rather pay less and simply not have support. This is my last Epson.
This card works great and Hauppauge cards are well supported by many different PVR projects out there. The non-MCE version comes with nice remote (but no FM reciever).
We used the inverter to power our laptop (with a nearly dead battery) during our first long family road trip. The kids enjoyed hours of movies, we remained sane.The device was quiet and remained cool throughout. Highly recommended.
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 is my second Canon. I had an older Elph S230 that had a fatal accident. After surveying the market, the SD600 seemed like the best compromise among Canon's array of Elphs. The SD600 fits the leather case from my S230, but nothing else fits. However, the SD600 is slightly loose in the old S230's case. Since I have the two, the comparison is dramatic. The SD600 is smaller, lighter, has more features and twice the resolution. I'll update this after I spend more time with the camera. So far, it is fantastic.
I got this filter before I understood the difference between cheap filters and ones that actually work well. I was getting such great results with my new 50mm f/1.8 lens during the day, but at night i was getting a lot of ghosting and flaring in my pictures. It took me a while to realize it was because of the filter. After doing some online research, I decided to remove the filter, and my pictures were all suddenly better with that lens. The glass was affecting my picture quality!The glass used is cheap, and not very good quality, so it can actually degrade your pictures. It works well to protect the glass on the lens from scratches or dust, but it's a much better idea to pay $20 more and get a good filter that will actually help you get better pictures. If you don't want to pay the extra for a decent filter, you might be better off just leaving the filter off. I reccomend Hoya Pro1 and B&W; filters; and in the 52mm size, the price is very reasonable. Once you start buying nicer lenses that require 77mm filters, that's where the good filters really start adding up. But again, you aren't going to want to put a cheap filter on a $1000 lens.I know this review might sound negative, but if it helps someone capture a memory better because they decided to get a little nicer filter, it will be worth it.
This camera is not worth what it sells for. I got it for a Christmas gift with the docking station only 2 years ago, and it's shot. The first thing that I noticed with the camera is the shutter got stuck, 1/4 to 1/2 way open, not good. Had to pry it open manually. Next, the camera sucked batteries like there was no tomorrow, sort of like the big oil execs. sucked our money when gas was nearly $5.00 a gallon. The 3rd, and final thing that happened to the camera is the screen went out. How can you take pictures if you don't have any screen? Junk, Junk, Junk, probably made in China with lead too....
Infineon memory is used by Dell in their Dimension PCs and PowerEdge servers. Has been very reliable for me.
like the fact that it is easy to use and it creates a wonderful sound. there's a humming sound when you turn off the shuffle while the dock is on but other than that its great!
This small unit is great to carry in your purse or briefcase. Record things to listen to later. Great for interviews, to do lists, etc.
These headphones are exactly what I wanted in terms of sound quality. I originally wanted wireless ones, but after trying several, none could match the audio quality these deliver. They rival my home surround system. They have an angled driver in the ear piece which at first I thought this was just a gimmick. After comparing them side-by-side with my Sony headphones, I now think it might explain why these sound less like headphones.I have been using them for extended gaming sessions. They are very comfortable and only start to feel hot after 2-3 hours. The wire does get in the way sometimes, and I had to buy an extension cord from monoprice in order to be able to reach my receiver with them while laying on the couch.
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.
I know that I could have bought this cable from a lot of different places. But there is something to be said for the time saved having it delivered to your front door. Good fast service, cable works as it should.
Of the CD players I have purchased recently, this one has been quite adequate. I actually purchased it for my son who uses it on car trips, etc. As he also uses it for a rehearsal tool, good reliable audio is important and this player brings those features to an acceptable pricepoint. No fancy multi-codec, stuff here, just virtually skip free, good-sounding performance. As with most of these players, I recommend upgrading the headphones ASAP, but the ones that came with this unit were OK. While I was pleased with the quality of this unit, I must say that, for similar reasons, I bought another of my children a CD player from target that I was equally pleased with but don't see on the website. Specifically, it was an Audiovox with 60-sec anti skip and a remote and it rang in cheaper than this Phillips.
For the price I don't think you'll find a better compact digital camera than the SD600. It has the quality you'd expect from Canon in a very small package. A very large LCD on the back despite its compact size, plus it still has an optical viewfinder [Canon does make a similar one with an even larger LCD screen but no viewfinder].The only two issues I think need to be mentioned are first, it comes with a 16 mb SD card. That's so small it might as well come with no card at all. However, even 1 gig SD cards right now are very inexpensive. You will need to buy a larger SD card without question.Second is the door on the bottom of the camera that slides open for access to both the battery and the SD card. It is plastic and somewhat flimsy. You will need to be careful opening and closing it to protect it from potentially breaking. But, since you should be careful handling any camera, for most people hopefully it won't be a problem.Notwithstanding those issues, this is a great compact camera.
The vendor provided these prompley and the cost was just what I was Looking for. Good Vendor and products Thanks
The system was easy to install. i purchased 2 additional cameras. The so called &quot;infare red&quot; for low light viewing was terrible even in a room with natural daylight you still need light on to view. i am returning all 3 cameras and receiver. I expected better from First Alert. JW
I was at first hesitant to make the order because I was not sure if it was the right AC Adapter that I wanted for my Toshiba Tecra. When I got it, I tried it right away and even compared it with the original Adaptor that came with my laptop. It was working properly. I now have a spare AC Adaptor that I leave at home that is ready to use when I get home without the necessity of getting my other AC Adapter from my briefcase.
I just bought these after reading many reviews, and boy am I disappointed. I'll just toss them out. The only way I can describe the sound is "thin". No bass, strange distant sort of sound. They are comfortable, I'll give them that. But what a disappointment as far as the sound.
The Toshiba HD-XA2 is ALL its cracked up to be! HD DVD and DVD look and sound incredible! Forget about blu-ray, that format has done nothing but disappoint with non-interactive menus, mpeg-2 encoding,etc. HD DVD is cleary the best format and the HD-XA2 will prove it.I am running it in full 1080p via HDMI through a Sony 50" SXRD and I can't stress enought how good both HD DVD and DVD look. This machine makes me feel better about my 400+ DVD collection because now I feel I don't have to replace them so soon. Colors are vibrant, image sharp and detailed, blacks are perfect and I haven't even touched the picture settings yet! Sound is amazing as well. This is the BEST HD MACHINE OUT THERE!!!! And the price can't be beat!
I've had many Olympus cameras and were very happy with the color and quality (enough to keep buying Olympus). The D630, however, does not follow the same standards. I'm not sure why the change, but my complaints follow consistantly with the other user's opions below; mostly grainy photos, dark lifeless color and a lack of general crispness that is seen on just about any other camera you pick up nowadays.Another complaint is that it takes a long time from the moment you turn it on until you're able to take a photo. I've missed many photo opportunties waiting in that time.
I am not impressed with the keyboard. Although it is comfortable to use, It loses communication with its base during typing and mouse movements. As my wife was typing and not looking at the screen, she discovered that some of the letters were missing, because the keyboard lost communication with the computer and picked up its communication in the middle of the word.She was so frustrated with the keyboard that she asked me to please place her wired keyboard and mouse back.
The USB extension cable works great. I purchased four of these for my Xbox 360 and Rock Band and Guitar Hero games (I prefer the wired setup to the wireless). The cables work just as you would expect. No surprises here, but any surprise would mean bad things.
The PCTV Deluxe is a combo tv tuner and video capture device.Installs easily via USB port. Accepts input via cable, composite or s-video ports. Has LED indicators on front showing which of these ports is active. The included &quot;Vision&quot; software allows you to watch live tv, time-shifted tv (think tivo) where you can pause but it continues recording and you can resume watching without missing a thing. You can also schedule shows to be recorded and then watch them when you want.Overall, it works very well for me. I would recommend that people with older systems without USB 2.0 ports go with a dedicated card instead of this.
I shoot RAW with a 40D and the resulting images are sharp and well-defined. There are the usual distortions with this level of lens but no more than with the Sigma or Canon lenses of 10-20 mm range. Excellent option to the Canon and Sigma choices.
I ordered this case but the one sent to me by Amazon was not the one that is pictured. The case that is actually sent is the Konica Minolta Casual case that is selling on Amazon for $4.95. Buy that case and don't lose the extra $5 like I did!!!
The Product is working great. A little slow on deliverly. But over all very satisfied at present time.
This card is very helpful, gives the possibility to keep a lot of images.Thank you.
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 very skeptical of this camera. Since Fuji is not considered one of the &#34;top&#34; brands, and this camera has so much for the money. But I went ahead and ordered it, and have not regretted it for one minute! Unless it disinegrates in my hands in 6 months, this is an awesome camera!PROS:*Obviously, the 6.3MP (not 6.12) and 4x zoom*2&#34; crystal clear LCD - so much better than 1.5&#34;!*Long range flash - I think the manual says up to 10', but I had no problems even at about 15'.*Super fast start up - takes &#60;2 seconds.*Will take standard AA batteries - they only last about an hour, but if your waiting to recharge, they'll get you through.*I like the size - it's a little too big for a pocket, but it gives me something to hold on to. I looked at a Canon Elph and it just felt too small!*Very solid. Doesn't &#34;feel&#34; cheap at all.CONS:*The flash takes FOREVER to recharge! In sunlight, the camera is ready to take another picture in &#60;2 seconds, but if you're using the flash, be prepared to wait about 7 seconds!*I'm not real crazy about the pop-up flash. I'm afraid it will break.*It might be like this on all cameras, but the manual wasn't very useful. On advanced features, it would tell me things like HOW to change the aperture, but not WHY I would need to do that. But for normal photography, the camera is very easy to use.I have no idea why this camera is so inexpensive (I got it for $325 from an internet company). It must just be that Fuji has not made a name for itself yet in the digital camera field. But I highly recommend it!
Once taken out of the box the DVD player took only minutes to setup and get running. It's worked absolutely perfectly every time and we're very happy with it.
If you wanna step up your photography game, then get this lens. Really helps you blow out the background and if outdoors, lets you have some deep deep blues.
These little things work great. I Ride Motocycles and was looking to cut down the 120+ db wind noise and the roar of the exhaust. I found that these little suckers greatly reduce the sound of the exhaust and the wind noise is like riding in a car. I notice that I play music at a much lower volume level because the sound is so clear. Clean your ears and treat these with care. worth every ear saving decibel.
I bought these headphones as my first pair of over-ear headphones. I was absolutely amazed at the experience with gaming and would recommend them to anyone that wanted a decent pair for gaming but the cord is too long and the jack is much too long for listening to music on the go. I have a Toshiba Gigabeat and the connector is as long as the media player. If you put too much pressure on the connector it also may start to weaken your headphone jack (It did mine)All in all i would suggest these headphones for people who are gaming or sitting at their desk using them but not for people who want a pair for their Media Players.
I bought this product because it was cheap. The seller was very prompt and I was impressed by the customer service but have to say that the product is BAD.I use it for my iPhone and IPOD car charger. When I have atleast 1% battery life this charger works perfect. But if either of my devices are dead -- then this charger is NO GOOD. I was not able to revive them at all.
Like every other Belkin product I've owned, this is a well-designed, handsome USB hub. I'm using two of these at the present time. While they may be a bit more expensive than other products, they are worth the difference.
Although the MiniSD format seems to be usurped by the smaller MicroSD, you may still need this card for an older cell phone. If so, then get it. It's an unbeatable price for a quality brand. Verizon Wireless only guaranteed this brand for my LG phone, and indeed it worked.I've since upgraded to a newer phone with a MicroSD slot, so I now use this Mini card with my camera as a backup SD card, thanks to the included SD adapter. Sweet!
Here is my deal. I made a home theater out of my living room. I have a Epson 6500UB Projector with sony PS3 and Yamaha RX-V3900 receiver projecting onto my 110 inch screen. I knew I was going to have a sound problem as one end of my living room is open. My wife and I went to a couple of High end sound stores and listened to the speaker systems in the $2000-3000 range. After having blown almost my whole budget I decided to check out what I could buy cheap until I could afford a good set of speakers. So you guessed it onto Amazon and check out the reviews. I found this set which with shipping was under $300.The speakers. I did not use the speaker wire provided as I had already run good quality wire to my speaker locations. I hooked em up following the recomended speaker placement and ran the auto setup on my receiver. Threw the Transformers Blu-ray into the PS3 and could not belive what I was hearing. I am not saying these speakers are as good as a $2000 set but I must say they are very good. I have had them for 9 months now and my wife has been sure I was going to blow them up on many occasions. I like it LOUD. I just keep laughing as I crank up the volume. I have yet to destroy them. I have had many friends over for movie night and eveyone has walked away amazed. If I ever destroy them I am going to buy another set. One last thing, the Sub does do a good job if you have it placed fairly close to your seating area other wise it is a little weak. I may just buy another set to get an extra Sub and run a pair of em.You can not go wrong at this price.
This device is a great disappointment to me; I was waiting for it with great anticipation. After multiple reinstallations I still could not get to the manual so what I am writing is based on reverse engineering the options presented by the software.The remote is based around the idea of activities. The user first tells the software about the components that will be controlled by the remote. The software then allocates groups of components to activities. For example, a dvd player and a tv can be combined into the "Watch DVD" activity. When an activity is selected the remote takes you to the corresponding activity screen which contains control buttons Logitech designed for the activity. E.g. with "Watch DVD" you may get standard Play/Pause/FF/etc controls. It is also possible to control devices (e.g. a dvd player) directly if some button or control sequence is missing from the activity screen.If you think that predefined activity screens cover what you need from the remote then this may well be the device you will be perfectly happy with. But read on ...Activity screens are fixed; there is no way to edit layouts or even the button labels. Some buttons can be disabled by disassociating them from a command but they still appear on the screen.The pictures in the advertising materials hint on multiple screens of colourful, customizable buttons. In reality you get the following screens: dvd like control screen, numerical screen, activity screen and the devices screen. You can customize rows of drab grey buttons (labels only, not the appearance), but as far as smart controls go this is it.The software is full of quirks and is extremely inflexible. You can not pick the devices to include in an activity; the soft decides this for you. For example, for some inexplicable reason the software insists on including my portable media player in the "Watch TV" activity together with my Satellite PVR and the TV. I could find no way to convince it not to do this (the soft simply refuses to define the activity without the player) or to remove the media player from the activity once it has been defined.Devices can also be controlled individually by choosing the appropriate section for the component from the devices screen. If Logitech has your component in their comprehensive database it will map the functions of the component remote onto pages upon pages of uninspiring grey buttons. I heard that Logitech is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on programming for Harmony remotes. If this is so I am at a bit of a loss as to where this money goes. Device screens have surely been designed by a monkey.To give an example of this programming brilliance; on the device screen for my Satellite TV/PVR the fast forward button is on screen 4, reverse button is on screen 5 and the play button is on screen 6. So to fast forward I need to scroll to page 4, then scroll down two pages and press play. If it overshoots I then have to go back a page click reverse, scroll down again... well, you get the picture. Buttons can be remapped, so they can be placed in a sensible order but be prepared to spend a lot of time with the software. Again, you can edit button labels but not the appearance of the buttons.The remote comes with something called remote assistance that pops up unhelpful messages once in a while. Every time it does so you need to click two or three buttons to get back to the main screen. I think of it as Clippy (remember the old MS office) for the new millennium. I could find no way to disable it.Pros:Looks good and appears to be well constructed. Comfortable to hold in two hands.Works as advertised if you are happy with activities as they are defined by Logitech software.Cons:The glossy black plastic around the touch screen is of the type that shows every fingerprint.Can not be operated with one hand.Inflexible button layouts; lack of customizable buttons.Useless standard device layouts.Awful software. Terrible help system.Annoying remote assistance software.
Bought this 56 thinking it would work for my HP all-in-one. It worked great one the first printout! The 2nd time i tried to print, printing became unbelievable slow. Then kaput!! Read error every time i try to reinsert it. I put the old HP cartridge back in, and it read! Put this one in once again, then Error.Just saying,may not be compatible with HP psc lines
I have XP and Vista systems installation on the Vista System took a little extra work on getting it to work correctly on the system and my cell phone.
This is a great unit. It does all it needs to do with out being cumbersome. It may not say street names, but it does have vocal navigation guides that are very easy to understand. The screen is also very responsive to touch and it is crystal clear. Plus the TomTom Home software that accompanies the unit is priceless. It makes your ONE XL that much easier to use and get updates from TomTom.
We got this for our 6 year old grandson for Christmas. It is the cutest thing. Plus the picture is great and it is easy to set up to cable. I would recommend it to any parents/grandparents who have a child that is crazy about cars/trucks.
This is an unbeatable value (I paid under $15!) if you want a compact, inexpensive marine VHF. It's a simple radio with auto-squelch, and I managed to figure out all the features without reading the manual. It is all plastic, but it is quite tough and well assembled; very light and "waterproof", which means splash-proof, not submersible (that will cost you a lot more.) Runs on 4 AAA batteries, and can take alkalines---which I think is very important for those times when you forget to charge before heading out for the day. Comes with standard NiMH batteries, which are OK. I swapped in Sanyo Eneloops, so mine will hold a charge forever. Only comes with a 12v charger, which is great for the boat, but no AC charger for home use (I'll just charge the batteries outside of the radio, which is better anyway.) 0.5/2 watt switchable output, which is less than some 'full-power" models, but plenty for a handheld radio, where line of sight is the major determinant of range. Perhaps this isn't the radio for a commercial fisherman or an off-shore sailor, whose life might depend on his equipment. But, for 99% of recreational boaters, this does just what you want it to do, at a rock-bottom price.
My professional life depends on communication and the ability to stay in touch with my personnel, clients, partners and prospective clients. Years ago the cell phone freed me from being tethered to a phone line and allowed me to conduct my business from just about anywhere, including my sailboat. In the past number of years, email has become as important, if not more so, than my phone communication, particularly since voice mail and staff can catch all my calls when I am out of the office. Email, however, has been a problem. I have computers at home and in my several offices but the ability to send and receive emails from anywhere has hampered my freedom. The Palm i705 is everything I hoped for and then some. I resisted using a palm for years, and only the concept of wireless email communication got me to jump in. The price could not be beat (less than $150 with rebate through Amazon) and the set up was a breeze! Other than one phone call to tech support (which was very helpful and responsive at 4 a.m.) I had no problems at all setting up the palm to do exactly as I needed it to do. My one call to tech support was to help me configure the palm to send and receive my emails via our firm's dedicated server/domain address. After several days, I can't believe I have lived without it. I spend most of my time in San Diego and New York and, so far, the reception in San Diego has been fabulous. Very pleased with having the palm.com email address as well. Two add ons that I highly recommend: Fatfingers, which creates a full screen touch pad for entering data, typing, etc. and holidates, to add national and religious holidays to the date book. Kind of surprising that the Palm does not automatically provide those holidsys but, without them, it makes it very difficult to set dates. Excellent product; excellent support and everything I hoped for in a handheld, wireless email/internet device.
I got these on sale for not even hundred bucks and I have to say that I love them. Awesome base.and treble, music just sounds amazing. The only thing that I don't like about them is the adapter. It makes the plug way too big and easy to.snap. because of adapter they look very silly when plugged to the phone or iPod and wire.is a bit too long. Also on both sides they cracked even though I didn't experiment their solidness before. I think its just a material failure. These ar.the only thing that I don't about them but besides I li e them. Music is like heaven and they are.super comfortable, the most comfortable I have ever worn before.
I was looking for a heating pad that is priced fair and works well. I think this pad met both my expectations. The pad advertises that it has an "automatic off" option but the instructions do not specify what that means. I thought the pad would automatically turn off if left on for a long time, but I tried leaving it on for hours and it never turned off. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my purchase just unclear about some of its functions.
haven't had a chance to use it much, but the price was great!! and i already have the 2gb ultra III memory card and it works perfectly. would definitely recommend.
This POS started giving &quot;English font only&quot; and &quot;download new firmware from &quot;www.creative.com&quot; within 3 hours of using it after it was fully charger. Creative has NO firmware upgrade for this model since it is so new, and support cannot help. Search for &quot;rhomba firmware&quot; at google and visit Creative's European customer support forum page - there are oodles and oodles of Europeans with this same fatal error that they cannot recover from at all. People are throwing around unreleased firmware in that forum for this thing since Creative still has not released it. *sigh* another bug-ridden thing from Creative. Going back for the iPod 10GB - $100 upgrade, but I am sure I will have NO problems making that thing work since it is an Apple.
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.
The battery fits the computer as good as the original battery. While I can't comment on the battery life yet, it last as long between charges as the original. So far, it meets my expectations. Thanks!!
Works like a charm. Ive gotten around the donggle problem by mounting it onto the laptop itself. Only problem is that the Ether-Cable has to be slightly taped outward of the Dongle sometimes for it to make a connection.Yours, Matthew
Received the LinkSys DSL Wireless Router along with a wireless PCMCIA card for my laptop and a USB Wireless Adapter for my desktop. Setup took less than 30 minutes and I am not very technical. What a great product!
What a ripoff. $9.24 for one bottle that can be had at Adorama for $2.99 and free hipping. Title DOES MAKE YOU THINK YOU ARE GETTING A CARTON OF 24. $5.95 shipping would indicate a much larger parcel than one bottle. If I were you I would stay away from this seller.
got it for Christmas :)...After going through the manual listened to some different styles mp3s... :1. The earphones suck... can't use :(2. The sound of Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 'Moonlight' - 1 Adagio Sostenuto was horrible :( Besides the low quality, there was some additinal background noise... So it sucked...3. Loud rock is ok kinda :(So I'm ready to return the product...
I received this item as a gift last month. Before I opened it, I came here to read the reviews. Although most people were unhappy, I figured I'd try it out anyway, since there was an extended return policy in place for the holidays.I wanted to record my precious VHS tapes to DVD but I needed to try it first on unimportant material. After a long time of trying to figure which button to use to program the unit, I successfully recorded a DVD. I did not get the "LOADING" message so many people described except for the first few seconds when it really was loading.It looks really sharp with my big new wide-screen HDTV but the instructions are so complicated for every process and the warnings here prompted me to return it.I'm going to wait six months or so, until the technology is more advanced and less confusing and the price drops somewhat.
I have two sets of these. I may get a third. They are essential for those times where you don't want to block out all ambient noise but still need fairly good earphones for music or Skype:1. For example, maybe you need some earphones that let in more sounds from your surroundings to monitor kids, traffic, or just be safter. In that instance the "silicone tip" earbuds which deliver GREAT sound and block out SO much ambient noise really aren't the best to use.- These earphones do NOT seal the ear canal like the new generation of "soft silicone surround" earbuds, so you can hear ambient sounds. But if you shove the drivers deeper into the ear canal, the sound quality is good and no problem with volume.2. You can adjust the amount of ambient sound you can hear by shoving them deeper in the ear canal, or leaving them a little looser.- Unlike Sony's other "sideways driver" earphonesSony Ultra Lightweight MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphoneswhen you pull these out of the ear canal part way, they won't reinsert themselves (which is the case with the "hoop over the hear" MDR-W08L's). So you can temporarily loosen these for a conversation, or swing the driver out of the ear canal altogether, but the earphone won't slip off your ear (in general! very tiny ears may pose a problem). When you are finished, shove them back in deeper.3. Fit kind of adjusts itself; the driver is a disc, but oriented sidways. So the disc will almost fit every ear canal size - if you have a wide canal, the disc may slide in deeper, but with a narrower canal, not so deep.4. I like these for Skype with a netbook (with screen panel microphone) or iPod Touch (4th gen with built-in microphone) because I can hear my own voice and don't overcompensate by raising my voice because silicone buds have the canal really well sealed.5. I like these for watching DVD's on the computer (or player) because I don't feel so isolated from my surroundings, and my expectations of "musical clarity" are different for soundtracks than pure music.In terms of sound quality, adequate, no worse than stock Apple ear buds (which lack silicone tips and just perch on the ear ledge). For MUCH better sound quality, especially when you want to "isolate" yourself from your surroundings and really sink into the music, or if you want to preclude eavesdropping, try any of these instead (I selected buds that are usually under 15 dollars):Griffin EarThump Earphones (Black)Skullcandy INK'd Earbuds S2INCZ-033 (Black/Black)JBuds J2 Premium Hi-Fi Noise-Isolating Earbuds (Onyx Black)orJBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earphones with Travel Case (Jet Black)BUT keep in mind that the silicone tipped ear buds REALLY reduce ambient sound and are NOT good for Skype because you find yourself shouting to hear your own voice.Finally, some people are "ear hook" people and some are "hoop over the head" (or over the base of the neck) people. Sony makes very similar headphones in an over the head model, and the product link is above.
great for kids and has a volume control so she can listen with the big kids but not as loud
The clarity of the picture is not as expectedImpair vision after a period of less qualityAppropriate for the price of the commodity before
Loving this, I get great reception. I like to listen to talk radio while I work out and this works awesome.
I got this to replace an old ancient review and I am glad I did. The picture is nice and clear and the projection is quite bright. the only downsides are that there is no zoom and it is not HD but great for the price. I recommend the buy.
nice looking, comfortable, amazing sound, almost noise canceling, much better that other more expensive models from sony.
This cable does not click into ports. It is very loose and flimsy. Would not recommend to anyone. Do not buy.
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.
This cable lets me turn my display on.Simply amazing.
The printer was received shortly after ordering it and it was packaged well to prevent problems in shipping. This printer is very reliable & produces quality copies. It is my 2nd one and I specifically wanted to replace the one I ruined due to its consistant performance.
The LaCie 300GB d2 Ext. HD is a pleasure to use. The triple interface comes in handy and compared to my EZQUEST Ext. HD, the LaCie is extremely quiet in most of its operating modes since it has no annoying continuously running fan. A great boon if you store and listen to your music from your Hard Drive. About the only time you'll probably hear any noise at all from it is when it's seeking data but even then, the the noise is negligible. Also very conveinient is the large glowing blue power button (thankfully located on the FRONT of the HD, not in the rear like some including the EZQUEST hard drives) which blinks rapidly when searching the hard drive for content and glows continuously when the hard drive is not in use. I've been using the LaCie HD for almost three months now and so far no problems. I would definitely reccommend a purchase.
The card works great in my ZEN and gives me a lot more capacity for my movies and audio books.
simply put it isn't compatable with all recent versions of windows, there is a petition to try and get the company to respond to this. Until they do you should NOT BUY IT, and let the company know why.
I bought this product with high expecations. I read all the reviews and used it accordingly.When I tried it, it had no bass response whatsoever and the overall quality was substantially less than the Apple earphones furnished with my Ipod. Other people tried them without my comment and also thought they were distinctly inferior. In fact they were so awful that I wondered if somehow I had gotten a dud pair. I returned them for refund and Amazon was great about that. Really amazed and disappointed.
I love this MP3 Player. I recently bought a red iRiver H10 20GB MP3 Player/Recorder because the RCA Lyra that I had stopped working on me. I bought this one refurbished because it was cheaper, but I don't have any major problems with it. It holds a lot of songs and I love the radio and recorder feautures. The only big problem is you CAN'T skip to the next song. You either have to keep fast forwarding, or go back a screen and actually click on the next song. This is especially annoying if you have it on shuffle mode and want to quickly get through your songs. A minor problem is the size. I know this isn't the newest model, and it is pretty bulky. It isn't really pocket size, so I'm constantly using the belt clip. If you have a lot of songs and only need a couple of basic functions, this iRiver H10 is perfect for you.
This is a very nice clock, it is compact so it does not take up a lot of room on a small night stand, has excellent sound quality especially for something so small and has many nice features. While it is true you can not set a mon - fri alarm AND a sat - sun alarm it is so easy to switch between the two it really is not a bother. The dimmer that is part of the snooze button is wonderful. It has 3 settings, hi, medium and lo with the low being low enough to not brighten your room at all but makes it easy to find the clock in the room, especially if you are like me and wear glasses or contacts. I have read reviews that say the clock is impossible to figure out and set....yes it can be hard, if you don't read the manual first. If you take 5 minutes when you are setting it up you will have no problems. I'ts really quite easy. The nature sounds were truly a disappointment. The ocean sound is pretty realistic but they have added a very artificial harsh sea gull sound to it which would keep me up forever. Another of the sounds pretty much mimics your bathroom faucet with a very loud drip AND another artificial bird/frog type noise. The white noise to me sounds like quiet airplane engines but I have never been a fan of that so some people may find it to be just fine. All in all I like this clock very much, especially the compact size and good sound.
I do like the idea of this case for my Sansa mp3 player, but I had to do a bit of 'shaving' to the top so that my ear piece connection would fit. The top of the case is a bit thick, so had to do some carving of the rubber to remove some of the obstruction. Now it's just fine and CUTE! It's a fab idea to retro my player.
I would look elsewhere for a camera unless you don't mind using the flash all of the time. The auto focus (when not using a flash ) on this camera is very poor in anything but very bright sunlight. I've taken several shots in very well lit conditions and the images come out blurry. You pretty much have to use the flash all of the time. I believe Fuji addressed this problem in another camera (I don't recall the model).
I was basically going for a stopgap here - something to play MP3's on in my car until I get an iPod (still waiting for that price to come down.)The good: comes with 12V adaptor/cassette out (car kit). Hasn't skipped at all in response to rough roads or light handling.The bad: Random play isn't random! The same order will be played each time you choose random. And what's worse, it won't remember what song you were on when you turned it off. You always start at the same place when you start up. Lastly, if the power adaptor pops out of the socket, which often happens on bumpy roads, the unit shuts off. These have combined for something of a miserable experience on long car rides - you're in the middle of a 100-song mp-3 CD, hit a bump and the unit shuts off. When you plug it back in and turn it back on, you're back at the beginning. You have to keep hitting the track skip to get back to where you were. Which could be 80 presses. And the player doesn't handle scratches and dust well at all.Just save up and buy that iPod. That's what I'll be doing.
A little small however the padding makes up for it. It is nice to know that it can take a hit and not hurt it.
The only thing I would change about this is to offer it with a FireWire 800 option instead of USB. Otherwise, it's fast, reliable and well worth every penny.
It's a USB cable, it was 3m long like advertised. It supports USB2 nicely and it appears well made. What else is there to say?
I use this lens as my walk around on my 5D all the time. Sharp, fast and versatile. Only drawback is weight so carrying it all day can be a drag if you are not use to it. Add the 1.4 Canon TC and add more versatility too.Can't say enough about this copy.
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.
Although I haven't used this a huge amount since buying it, I am already really impressed. The DoF is incredible and the bokeh which results from the 85mm/f1.8 combo is smooth and deep.The lens itself is really well built and balances well on my 30D (with battery grip attached). 85mm gives a pretty narrow viewing area, even compared to the 50mm a lot of us use, so be advised you won't be snapping many pictures with this in confined spaces. But get a bit of room going where you can step back and create some depth and this thing is pure gold.I have uploaded 3 picture to the gallery.
I use this item at work and its a good product that serves it purpose. i would recommend this item
I bought this product on the basis of other reviews I have seen for it and I must say, IT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! For the price you pay, you get a really nice, well-made item. It took me about ten minutes to put together, and the amount of space it had holds all of my CDs, VHS tapes, and DVDs.A fantastic product for the money!
Tested this with a projector and display using different length Cat5 cables and multiple cables and we saw no signal attenuation or degradation of image or ghosting. Gefen makes a pretty solid device.
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.
Actually, it's no star, but they wont let me do that. This charger is not a stand-alone item for the new iPod. It requires a firewire interface such as the docking unit, or some other sort of conversion item. Docking unit in your car? I dont think so. Belkin makes a great unit that not only works with the new iPods, but also has a small amp and volume control built in, with a output jack for plugging a cassette or remote transmitter into.If you have the newer iPods, I suggest you pass on this unit.
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.
Dont expect this to work right out of thebox, it takes a bit of tweaking when setting up with a PC wireless card. I called Tech Support and only had to wait about 5 minutes and the tech was very helpful and resolved the issues. Now the PC wireless card and Wireless router work great!! A great product, but allow some time and patience for set-up.
Only good for one source direct lighting... You cannot use this with any reasonable results with more than one light source... This is a very nice product if you can 1.) walk and stand where your subject is and then face the light source and then take the image and then set your white balance to use that last image.This you can imagine will be a pain but this is how the instructions state it to be used and not how others have posted videos of it's use.I find it to be much easier to use a grey card or just set my white balance right there.Please, write me if you have any issues setting your white balance and I will tell you are very easy trick for that.Wish everyone great white balance,kai
This bag is well made ans very durable. It fits my video tripod perfectly, however, there is no room for anything else, like a dolly or a sandbag. If you need either, you'll need a separate accessory bag, or, you can throw everything in a pelican which is what i usually end up doing. the bag works for what it is, but I wish they had taken into account how tripods are actually used to make it easier on us to get what we need where we need it with as few bags as possible.
This product started out just okay, but is now useless - only 3 months later and with very minimal use. At first, I could definitely tell the difference between the sound quality using this and listening to a cd in my car, but it was bearable to be able to listen to a wider variety of music using my iPod shuffle. (Sidenote: this is the only type of adapter you can use with the shuffle, since it only has the headphone output, not the charging input on the bottom like all other iPods.)I have a Monster digital tuner in my other car(which can't be used with the shuffle, but is still fantastic 6 years later) and this car is used rarely, this adapter was only used once a week, if that. Within a month there was a definite, noticeable change in the sound quality... it sounded like a rough, overused tape with muffled sound, but still audible. Today, no more than 15 uses into its life, I can only hear the upper range of the audio. This means that for some songs you can only hear some of the music and none of the vocals, and for other songs it's mostly a grainy, empty-record-type silence.So sad.
I had a little trouble setting up the software that came with the iPod (on the cd). I had to re-start the computer several times to get it to work...but then, once i got the software up and running, the music loading has been FAST and EASY!! The pink is AWESOME in person!!xoxo
Generally speaking, these "power conditioners" seem to offer something that most people don't really need. The lower-end offerings from the better-known purveyors of overblown surge protectors (Monster Power, Panamax, etc.) don't seem to do much other than offer a nice-looking industrial grade surge protector with various stages of "filtering". This filtering may or may not have any noticeable effect, but you probably would be surprised by the claims made on these products' behalf by consumer reviews. It's up to you to decide whether these benefits are real or the product of cognitive dissonance. MY feelings and experience are to follow.Other than giving you the peace of mind that you'll probably be protected from all but the most outrageous power surges, I don't see the sense in most of these units that are on the low side of the $500-or-so mark. When you get into the higher price brackets, you start to see one or more of the following features: AC regeneration, battery backup and voltage regulation. AC regenerators take whatever AC wall power comes into the unit, converts it to DC power, and then reconverts it back to "clean" AC power. These units are fabulously heavy and fabulously expensive as well. They are great if you have truly atrocious power in your home (brownouts, voltage spikes, irregular current, etc.), and they look quite impressive on your equipment shelf, but are overkill for all but the most desperate of situations.Battery backup units work pretty much the same as battery backup units for computers (in addition to the "filtering" and such). If the power fritzes out you'll have a backup for all your equipment's settings, at least those settings that are in non-volatile memory. If this is important to you, go for it.Last on my list-of-3 is voltage regulation. This is the thing that I was looking for in my web travels, as I had an annoying (but minor) flicker on my screen that was mostly noticeable when watching paused programming from disc-based media. It was also noticeable when watching "letterboxed" movies that weren't paused, as the black bars (and other dark areas in movies) at the top and bottom of the screen would be of an inconsistent black... Wavering from black to dark gray. I wasn't sure what the problem was at first, figuring maybe it was my DVD player. Then I plugged in another DVD player and had the same result, though this result was not repeated when watching paused programming from the VCR or the digital cable DVR box. After moving cables around to see if it was simply a bad input, I found I had the same result regardless of where the units were plugged in (component video and DVI inputs).Being the expert I am (har har har), I finally concluded that it was not likely that three different DVD players (an HD-DVD player on the DVI input was the third) were all producing faulty signals and there was a problem with my wall voltage (or maybe the TV, but I digress). I wanted a "power conditioner" that included voltage regulation, and didn't cost a thousand dollars.The sub-$500 units from Monster, for instance, seem to SUGGEST that they include this feature, but if you read their product sheets more closely you'll find that they don't.Eventually I stumbled upon this APC unit. All the features I wanted and a list price of $400. At first I didn't pay it much mind because, frankly, I wasn't wowed by the appearance of the unit. There is also the "snob factor", of which there is little with something made by APC in the home theater arena. They're known for making fine equipment meant for computer use, but I'd not known that they made anything for home theater use.My mind was put to ease when I found that the H15 is the basis for a Rotel-branded power conditioner. For those who don't know, Rotel is a well known manufacturer of very high quality audio gear, and their bottom-end power conditioner is basically an APC H15 with a cosmetic makeover (and a higher price tag, one that won't be discounted much). If it's good enough for Rotel, it's good enough for ME. By the way, Rotel's "better" power conditioner is also based on an APC chassis, but it is significantly more expensive.Eventually I decided that I couldn't afford to be a stickler for styling and I needed to spend the money wisely on the magic inside the box over the eye candy.So... DID I spend my money wisely?That's open to debate, but what isn't open to debate is that the aforementioned screen flicker is gone.There are all manner of wild claims for power conditioners of every price level. According to the manufacturers and the reviewers (pro and consumer), these things will improve your system's soundstage, clear up your video, "clean" your power, protect your expensive gear from damaging power spikes/dips and possibly do your dishes as well. The most likely benefit of a power conditioner is the surge protection part, I thought, but I guess I have to admit that it did fix my video problem. I actually WANTED this unit to not fix the problem, because then I could return it and not have to spend hundreds of dollars. :-) I haven't found any improvement in my sound system, and the picture hasn't been "cleared up" exactly, so all those claims seem to me to be a bit outrageous. It apparently does fix power anomalies, but it won't do anything much more than that.If you're as easily entertained as I am, you will be fascinated by the unit's display, which can be configured to show the in/out voltage, the frequency on the line, or the draw of all your attached components in amps. The "hey this is COOL" factor goes away after a couple of days, but I do find myself occasionally looking at the display to see how far off the wall voltage is from 120 at any given time.Last night was the first time the voltage regulation circuit kicked in. Boy, now THAT was an event! I have a space heater in the same room as my home theater (but not on the same outlet), and when I turned the heat up to high for the first time this winter, the H15 clicked and went into "line boost" mode. I was slightly surprised to see that the wall voltage had dipped to 111V and noticed that the lights on the Xmas tree dimmed a little, but there was no apparent change to the sight or sound of the movie I was watching at the time (the line boost had jacked the H15's output voltage to 121). To be fair, I don't remember any visible or audible change when the same heater was plugged in last winter, but at least I now know that the voltage regulation circuit works as advertised.Another benefit of this unit, or indeed any of its kind, is that it will clean up the backside of your entertainment system. If you're like me you have a lot of cords running to various power strips and such, and now having everything plugged into one place reduced the clutter. Although not mentioned on the manufacturer's site, APC also includes a sticker sheet that you can use to tag your power cords so you can keep them straight (though the inputs on the back of the unit are all labeled, so once they're plugged in you don't need a sticker to tell what's what). Other things found in the box are a few cables and detachable "rack ears" for use in rack systems.Now a word about pricing. List is $400, but if you look around you'll find it for up to a hundred dollars less (which is what I paid, not from Amazon or associated retailers). That makes it a little more palatable, but it's still a pretty hefty price for what for most will be nothing more than a surge protector. However, if you compare it to what you'll get from Monster, Empower, Panamax (et. al) for the same "street price", you'll find that they simply can't match the APC in bang-for-the-buck. They do look nicer, though... And if you want all the benefits of the electronics of this unit but can't stand the look of it, go get the Rotel unit that is functionally identical but much more handsome. Just ask yourself if the difference between $300 and $500 is really worth it.Or, if you want to spend LESS money, the APC H10 is available for a street price of only $200. You have to live with less power handling capability (probably less than the max of your wall outlet) and a less informative display, but if neither of those matter to you, you can get into a voltage-regulated power conditioner for two hundred bucks.BTW, even though this review is included under the model that is silver, you can get black for the same price if you're diligent in your search.So far it's done exactly what I bought it for, and hopefully I won't have to find out how well it works as a surge protector. The H15 is very well made and has a high quality feel to it, but it just isn't much to look at. Looks are obviously subjective, but in my mind, Monster and others make a nicer LOOKING power center. Five stars for functionality and value, minus one star for aesthetics.
The product does not seem to work and there are very little instructions on how to set it up. I would not buy from this company again unless they can fix it for me, it has already been a huge hassle and big inconvenience.
This is my first mp3 player. I did not want to buy an ipod.So I read many reviews,on many brands. Creative Lab came on top.I will say, the ear buds stink,they could of made some that fit in human ears.There is a slight background buzz when the display is lite and only when the volume is very low.The battery issue,that many complained about, I have not ran into that problem. From what I have read,it is best to drain down the battery to it being dead for the first 3-5 times. Then charge as needed.I installed about 500 songs,and I used only about 30%. Which is not bad.Accesories is a little hard to come by. I did find on Ebay,a silicone case with a belt clip. That I ordered.Overall the size,and weight is great.For the budget minded. Good for the money
These people cannot support or stand behind their product. They may be the worst ever. My sound (main board) went out in month 15 (just 3 months out of warranty). Customer support can't tell you anything other than to check the yellow pages. Well, after 10 local contacts with HD TV repair shops the truth is self-evident. None of these guys would even try to fix the problem. They won't do business with ViewSonic. Oh, and don't even try to get help directly from ViewSonic or their parts departement. They won't help you diagnose the problem and they won't let you return a part, even if you can convince them to sell you one, which is no easy task. They would NOT tell me about the warranty service centers. They won't let me send it there to get repaired EVEN if I want to pay for the repair. So, yeah, it looks great in the showroom, but your out of luck if ANYTHING goes wrong. The problem with no support for universal remote codes is just icing on the cake.
Warning : The product description says &quot;USB print server&quot; not &quot;Maybe a USB print server&quot;. The list of the printers that are actually supported is buried in their website. I had no trouble connecting a Windows 2000 PC to a LAN port and using my DSL connection but a Windows XP computer, connected through a 10Mbps hub, even on the same port, could not see any network connection. It looks as if the 10/100 autosensing had a problem.
I purchased the 55mm filter for my Konica Minalta 18-70mm lens. The quality of the filter is excellent. My photographs are exceptionally sharp and, of course, the filter protects the lens.When using the lens at 18mm, due to the thickness of the filter band, a small bit of vinetting is evident. This is to be expected with a standard filter used at a strong wide angle focal length. For those doing extensive wide angle photography, a special thin banded filter is a better choice.Overall, an excellent filter at a great price.
I have taken over 5,000 images in RAW format using the SanDisc Extreme IV 8GB card. I have not had a single image failure. I shoot with a Nikon D300. The card is extremely fast, even when shooting a 8 fps. I highly recommend this card. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it for the speed and reliability.25 September 2011, UPDATE. I have two of these cards and have not had one problem with either of them. They are extremely reliable and can rapidly record images - even large RAW files when shot in rapid sequences. This is a high quality product that I still highly recommend.
This is a sleek player. However, I've had a few problems:-headphone jack bent, only plays left ear.-often won't read SD card, occasionally won't even power on with DS card in the slot-power button brokek, but I was able to fix it.So overall, the reliability is so bad you had better stay away.
I ordered two of these (since they're so small they would be easy to lose). With a MacBook, I got an unacceptable amount of hum and distortion on both of them. Not just a "little" bit bad but REALLY bad sound. Absolutely useless. I didn't even bother to try the microphone.
I purchased this item for my apartment home and the sound is very good. The set-up was simple and I have no complaints.
I'm not sure how/why people are so high on these. I've used everything from nice Bose phones down to some that came free with other equipment. Honestly, these sound much worse that the stock pair that came with my Sansa mp3 player. It sounds like I'm listening to an old MIDI file! For having "mega bass", it has none! Everything is so high and sounds cheap. Anyway, don't buy these, unless you want garbage, then go ahead.
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.
I put mine on my amazing Canon glass and have never taken it off again. The dust and particles in the air never touch my lens glass. This was a "very worth it" purchase.
First one that I received had a weird issue with the clock running 3 seconds for every real second. Sent that PDA back, got another one, but that would only intermittently sync with my computer. I tried to call technical support, but they were a complete waste of time. Setting up a PDA shouldn't be a huge ordeal, and if you do run into problem, you should have a right to expect customer support to at least be somewhat helpful. Very disappointing as I have two Toshiba laptops - but I will never buy a Toshiba product again if this exemplifies their product and product support.
Bought this for my wife, who is an avid birder. Scope is superior in all respects. Sharp optics. Objective lens and focus adjustment operate easily. Highly recommended.
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.
Don't even bother trying to save a buck or two with a less expensive camera. For the price that you are paying for this awesome camera you can't do any better. You are getting an expensive camera experience for a fraction of the cost. Takes great pictures in any kind of environment. I don't even know how to use half of the features that it comes with and I take a perfect picture everytime.
The X-240 Logitech Speakers were reviewed and said to be great speakers over-all. So, I bought these after reading many reviews and listening too them at a store. After 2 days of having them in use, they started having problems. They started to pick up radio stations- VERY annoying. Also- they make a popping sound when there is a surge in the house power. So, other than these two main problems- which are Big issues- at least the radio station interference is, they are so-so speakers- in terms of sound quality.In summary, I would not recommend these. I also had problems after purchasing them and trying to return under warranty to Logitech. What a run around and headache with that Co. !!
I am ordering another pair of these for my wife. They sound great in my Zune and perfect for the gym. Nice bass sound. Highly recommend.
Ink combo Pack arrived on time. Price was better than the stores that I checked. I would by from this vendor again.
I purchased the Cyberpad 8.5x11 digital Notepad with the expectation that I would be able to digitize my sketches and notes I made at work. Unfortunately the product did not live up to my expectations. The first unit that I received did not function, the usb connection to the pad was defective (the connector would not insert all the way hone). I returned it and received very promptly a new unit which at least functioned. As far as being functional that is another story. I proceed to try to use the it in either using the memory in the pad itself or using it directly connected to the computer. Either way the unit produced images that were useless. The lines that look fine on the paper pad were incomplete or missing in the digital version. Drawing a straight line was impossible even with the help of a straight edge. I let a friend try to use it and he had similar unsatifactory results. Unless this performance is a function of this manufacturer's design, I would say that this is one technology that is not ready for 'Prime Time'.
I just bought this a few days ago, and can say it is very good. It only takes a few minutes to install (like 5) and it scans really fast. Before I used this I used vexira anti-virus, which was ok, but this one gets updates to you easier and has virus definitions more often, to keep you up to date. I haven't needed it yet, but phone support is free (except long distance). It has an easy interface, and can even cure your pc of viruses that overwrite the boot sector (make it so you cant start up windows). I would reccomend this to anyone who needs an antivirus scanner for less of the cost and just as much ease of use and functions as the other more expensive ones.
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.
I've used Verbatim's DVD/RW before so they were a brand I trust. The lightscribe cd's are no different. I've made several burned CD's with this package and no glitches or errors thus far. I use an HP External DVD/CD lightscribe burner and usually just run it at max speed. Verbatim hasn't let me down once, and the lightscribe labeling never fails to impress. A great value!
We really only used the TV function, rarely the radio. The TV worked pretty well for almost 2 years before it died this week. We have Comcast digital cable and got all of the channels. I don't remember having any problems setting it up. However, one problem from the beginning was that we could only change channels on the front of the TV (i.e. one channel up or down at a time), we couldn't change channels with the remote. After about 1 year, the on/off button on the front broke, but I was able to fix it more or less (had to take the front off and put a small spring behind the button), and we could still use the remote to turn it on and off. Two days ago the TV went stone cold dead. Just in case it was the cable, I tried hooking it up to a DVD player using the RCA jacks in the back, but only got the black screen of death. Although we only paid $120 or so, and it was a decent TV, it should have lasted more than 2 years, although it sounds like others got even less use out if theirs. I wouldn't buy another GPX TV unless it was under $50.
This product was better than the original one I got when I purchased my pda.
Once I found the unit on the Internet, I see that it only went up to Vista and nothing for Windows 7. Belkin has no information about the unit and Windows 7 will not recognize it on any USB 2 port. Now if I can fix the 3 inch hole I just drilled in my desk.
The unit does its job and works well for both PC and Mac. However, the build is cheap that it requires delicate handle. Compact Flash insert is rather painful, and I found that I could easily bend the pins. In fact, a little jiggle last time attempting to get the CF slot to work has eventually twist the pins enough to make it stop working.
This iPod speaker system is exactly what I wanted. It's compact, lightweight, and can go just about anywhere in the house you want. I didn't need sub-woofers, surround sound, or anything like that. I just wanted an easy way to play music while cleaning, reading, or cooking. This console is small enough to carry easily between kitchen, bedroom and living room. Also, I think the volume level goes high enough for it to add atmosphere to a small gathering. I don't have a huge home- most of the rooms are very small. So for me, this purchase really fit the bill. It is also very nice-looking and stream-lined; I like the blue lighting.I also like that it comes with a remote and that you can play the radio on it. Additionally, if you have a video or photo iPod, you can connect the system to your TV, and it will show the video or the pictures that you have on your iPod on the TV screen, which is a nice feature.Overall, I'm very happy with the product and will certainly use it on a regular basis!
I bought mine in the summer of 2005. With a 2 GB CF card, I can take a 3 to 3 1/2 hour video. The still pictures come out as clearly as digital cameras costing 4 times the cost of this unit, and this camcorder is smaller than most digital cameras. Of course the video quality is not as good as a larger, much more highly priced camcorder, but the videos come out well. It comes with accessories, which, for this price I'd not have expected, i.e., the carrying case and tripod. I don't know if they changed tripods, because someone posted about the long plastic screw: my tripod has a very short metal screw. All in all, considering price, ease of use, and quality, I have to give this 5 stars.
I have found this to be everything I was looking for. Sound quality is fantastic-- no audible difference to standard cabling. The one caveat is that, at least on a PC, iTunes (though not all media programs) can only use the default soundcard (i.e. the Logitech device). Therefore you'll hear the beeps and whatnot from your PC. I've found a freeware program that solves a lot of the issues with this for me, it's called "Quick Sound Switch" and it allows you to change the default soundcard from the taskbar without restarting your computer. You do have to restart itunes once you've switched, but that's a small price to pay for the convenience and performance this product provides.
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.
works perfectly and 8gb yay! nice extra space for my eee pc :) works with camera 2. def worth the money :)
I just got this printer today and so far am very happy with it. Luckily, I had a spare USB cable (it comes without one!) Setup was easy and worked just as described in the manual (win xp). The print software Easy print is truely easy to use and works really well. In less than 30 minutes I had installed the printer, and 5 nice and crips photos printed (the printer comes with a trial package of 4x6 glossy paper). The most amazing feature is how quiet and fast it prints. My old Epson printer took forever to print anything and while it was printing my whole sturdy desk shook with the motion and noise. The i70 couldn't be a starker contrast to that. Be aware that you can load only 10 sheets at a time (less for photo paper and envelops).
I PURCHASED THIS CASE FOR MY CYBERSHOT T-10 SERIES. I WASNT SURE THE CASE WOULD FIT BUT WHEN I TRIED BOTH THE CAMERA AND THE CASE. IT WAS A PREFECT FIT. THE CASE LOOKS GREAT AND ITS NOT BULKY. IT PROTECTS THE CAMERA VERY WELL AND THERE IS NO CHANCE THE CAMERA WILL SLIDE OUT THE SIDE OF THE CASE WHEN OPEN. OVERALL I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE.
I got my wallet the day I got back from a long trip...and planed to return it...for a refund, but then I looked at it. This wallet is perfect for the m505 and has allowed me to reduce the amount of stuff that I put into my pockets every day. The Palm slides onto the rail for a secure fit. The other flap in the wallet holds my drivers license, credit cards, cash and cards for the m505 all very nicely. The walet also fits nicely into the pocket of all my shorts and pants. It feels well crafted and the leather is very nice.Overall, I am glad I bout it...
I have had several Logitech remotes including 2 Harmony 1000's, Harmony 1 and Harmony 890. Not one of them work properly! The main problem is that you must connect to the web when setting up and changing the components you want controlled. Sounds like a good idea but in reality the software doesn't work and the update just hangs until restarted. It works 10% of the time. You cannot reset the devices to factory default. Not sure why exactly. The concept of being able to automatically set up your remote with an online database of thousands of devices seems appealing but i've wasted countless hours trying to get it to work. Save yourself a headache and do not buy Logitech.
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.
The cost of this is less than buying 2 remotes for an old garage door opener. It was very easy to program. Wish that you could have both buttons on the remote to open the same door. It was easy to install on a Sears opener.
I've been using daily for several weeks and it's by far my favorite knife. Very comfortable to use and a perfect size for most routine kitchen tasks.
The filter is easy on the wallet, yet is durable and well worth it. I have it on one of my lens and so glad i do. Why ruin an expensive lens when the filter can take the blow. . id rather replace that anyday.
I've had the s304 for about 3 weeks and so far it's been quite disapointing. It has problems focusing in low-light conditions, leading to blurred pictures. I also purchased a no-name 256 meg flash card that the camera refuses to recognize. Though the other 3 or 4 camera's I've tried the card in, all recognize it just fine. Even using the supplied memory card often take 2 or 3 attempts turning the camera on and off before it recognizes it.This wasn't one of my better purchases.
Sometimes it is nice to get the sound off of the "body" of the laptop to be able to position it where you want. These are not very loud, but are portable and USB powered!
The case is excellent - well made and very snug fit around the camera. The only drawback is that the hole for the camera strap will not fit without some type of modification. The plastic parts of the strap are too large for the hole on the top of the case.
My system is bumpin without these speakers, so i just bought them for the looks. They look amazing with my new couches. When i hooked them up, I didn't expect much, but they surprised me. The mids sound so good. Highs are alright. lows weak unless you TURN IT UP! I have a powerful powered sub and center channel speaker so all I needed was the mid so I am set. Give these a try. Their cheap! You can't lose. Not for the die hard audio guys.
This card is in my N800 and I will get one more for it .I have 3 movies in it, last week I put it in my canon camera and all was fine
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.
I was planning to use this antenna as an upgrade from another Antennas Direct UHF antenna, the DB8:Antennas Direct DB8 Multidirectional HDTV AntennaAccording to the specs the 91XG should have had significantly better distance reception and be more directional. The UHF stations I wanted are all mounted on the John Hancock building in Chicago. The antenna was snapped together exactly as described in the instruction sheet. The balun was OK and reception was OK with the 91XG.I was surprised when in side by side swap-out tests the DB8 8-bay UHF got better reception and signal strength numbers at the receiver than the 91XG. Note that this was in an attic above the 2nd floor of a house with a pretty clear ~50 mile line of sight to Chicago. The antennas were on the other side of a 1920s wood frame with a solid brick veneer.I used the same cable (RG6U) feeding directly to the TV and the antennas took turns at the same spot in the attic aimed at the tower site. Not a perfect scientific test, but still reasonable. Since the antennas were planned to be installed on the roof in the spring the added wind load of the 91XG meant there was nothing it its favor.
This product does everything it advertizes. Almost as important, it had great installation instructions. They were easy to follow and for those of us who aren't computer savy, that is important. Only addition that would have been helpful is instruction on removing the program for our old printer or as we install the new printer, the new program replaces the old.
I just got this camera I think it is awesome! I lost my camera about 4 months ago and finally decided to go looking for a new one. My roommate just got a cannon sd630, which is pretty nice as well. It costs about $100-$200 more though and the quality of the pictures and the features seem to be the same or in favor of the casio. The cannon does have a slightly large LCD at 3" while the casio has an lcd of 2.8" which is barely noticable. The overall size of the casio is smaller, which was a huge selling point for me. I wanted very compact with good pic quality. I got very compact with great pic quality. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
This television has outstanding picture quality considering it's price. You can't find a better value than this TV in this price range. My Xbox 360 looks FANTASTIC over VGA. With some older LCDs you have to worry about ghosting and lag, but I have not encountered any problems with it.Now to the complaints... Be ready to realize how bad Standard Def looks! Once you've seen things in HD, you won't be able to look at your grainy SD signals the same again. Also, the channel changing is a bit laggy (a minor annoyance.) The Menu is also a bit wonky and difficulty to navigate, but it does it's job fine. I would have like a few more controls over the picture. I like that you can update the bios via USB.
For the bargain price of $60 these are great sounding earphones.LIKES1. Neutral, Smooth Sounding - if you are used to hearing exaggerated high and lows on your previous headphones, it will take a while to like the E2c because initially it gives a perception of "flatness". To my ear the high end is more SMOOTH rather than BRIGHT. However, overtime you will appreciate what music actually sound like without exaggerated high and lows. If you insisted on wanting exaggerated high and lows, steer away from the E2c!2. Very Good Bass - In order to achieve good bass you MUST get good seal in your ear canals - that's why Sure thoughtly provides 3 sets of soft plastic plugs and 3 sets of soft foam plugs (large, medium, small)!! Also, everyone must read the instruction about how to insert these ear plugs - the cord is supposed to wrap upward around the top of the ear and come to the back of head/neck. Without following this instruction I was having a great deal of trouble achieving tight seal even with the large size ear plugs.3. Excellent sound isolation if you achieve tight seal4. Good Construction5. Sure provides 30 day money back guaranteeDISLIKES1. Sound varies depend on the placement of the earplugs - however this is not unique to the E2c. It took me some time to figure out the optimal placement - first few tries I get either poor seal (poor bass) or poor placement (poor treble). However, after following the instruction I finally found the optimal placement for my ears and the sound quality is worth my effort!2. Can hear my footsteps when I walk but that's because the seal is tight and therefore a person can hear all the sounds transmitted through his body.
I've never had any trouble, under XP or any other OS (95, 98, 2K, MCE, or Vista). CuteFTP is a great program, user-friendly for newbies but lots of features for those who want control. I've used the Pro version for years, with nary a machine freeze (such as the other reviewer mentions).
This part is great, exactly what I was looking for to solve a great problem
Casio is the choice in my college. I was undecided between Casio, Texas Instrumets or HP. But after using the scrolling button feature for over 4 years with the Casio fx series, I finally got the Casio.Very helpful in basic financial operations, such as cash flow, amortizations, etc.Also is very light weight. The only con is that its back has not anti-skid points, so it can easily slip off from your desk.
Most reviews are right on. Give them a few hours to "break in" and you'll love them. I use them running and at the gym and think they are super comfortable. The only knock is the cord. It's pretty thin and tangles easy. Overall impressive sound/noise canceling.
Don't be misled, the MiniTuner itself is NOT included in the box! Just the dock and Antenna. The INSTALL GUIDE is titled 'XM Mini-Tuner & XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock Installation Guide', but the MiniTuner is NOT in the box.
Found the camera extremely good for the price. All the photos I have taken till now have turned out fantastic. I am a beginner and it hardly took me time getting used to the camera. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a good camera for less.
It took me two minutes to set it up and one minute to configure.I'm using earthlink DSL, so I just enabled the PPPOE option. All you need is your earthlink user name and password. That's all, easy and fast. At user end, you might need to configure your internet browser to connect the internet via LAN.
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.
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.
I was hesitant to get this since the PC133 SODIMM I got elsewhere didn't work in my laptop that takes PC66 RAM, but this worked flawlessly.
I purchased this unit Sept 2001. Late October it ceased working - no power. I contacted RioVolt and was issued an RMA to return the unit (late November). More than 30 days later I still don't have a replacement. Try to get a live person at RioVolt to talk to - you can do e-mails or internet - nothing else. I'm just sitting and waiting.
Nice all around sound. Not quite as much bass from it was i hoped for but the 12" sub makes up for it. I recommend it for anyone building a jbl home theater!
I have searched on the web for my home theater system hanger, this one is a perfect match for my need, and the prize is great too. I am very happy this it.
I didn't expect the product was good qualilty because the price was cheap.I simply wanted to record my voice for study purpose. But this is good enough quality and very very easy.
I rate it with 5-stars in every category and recommended my son buy it for his home theater system. He also rates it as 5-stars! Easy to set up, easy to understand directions and very easy to use.
After reading the reviews more after ordering, I got cold feet wondering if the toner was a real OEM cartridge, especially when the cartridge photo does not show the HP label in front. I did get the OEM toner cartridge and it works great!
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!!
I found that it works really good and it is what I was needing the shiping was great got it on time over all it is a good product
I love this camera ! The control are so easy - only took a minute or two to learn to run it. Didn't even have to read the instructions. It takes good video and surprisingly good video in dimly lit and night street scenes. I ended up buying another for my parents and one of my business partners bought 2 as well.
I have been using this product for over 10 years and it does an excellent job
I ordered the Pentax Optio S40 the other day online and well today i got it. I opend the box and put the batteries in and started shooting. Its pretty easy to use and the quality is pretty good. Transfering the photos to my PC was easy. I havn't read the manual completely yet so ill probably do that later. I love the compact size because it makes carrying the camera easier. My first camera was a Fujifilm Finepix camera and it was bulky and heavy. I'm happy with this little cam and its nice aluminum body. The only problem i had with the camera was when i was playing around with it in Happy face mode and it somehow froze up. None of the buttons were working and the lcd was on. The lcd didnt freeze because when i moved the camera you could see the movement on the lcd. When i pressed the power button to turn it off nothing happened, so i opened the battery slot and it shut off and when i closed it and turned it back on it said depleted batteries and turned off. So i opened the battery slot and took the batteries out then waited for like 10 seconds and put them back in and turned the camera on and now it works fine. Dont know why it happend and i hope its the last time it happens. But overall this is a pretty good point and shoot camera for those casual photographers who dont need to spend a gazillion dollars on a camera.
The printer thins it is a genuine HP product and it seems to last just as long at a fraction of the cost. I will be buying more of this in different colors.
Great, inexpensive filter. I have been shooting with this filter 100% of the time and I have great image quality through it.
Product installed fine- works well. The only issue is the overall performace. Just a little slow- but not a deal breaker. Has a nice little stand with heavily weighted base, so it holds up nicely. I'd buy again.
Most of these might work from this seller, but mine didn't so I ended up buying a quality cables-to-go cable and that worked fine. When I compared this with the cables-to-go cable side-buy-side, this one was much smaller cable and end wise. This substandard cable also had obvious crimp marks at the ends and a section where it looked like they spliced the cable.This is the first time I received actual junk from Amazon or one of its sellers. This cable got tossed in the garbage where it belongs.
I bought this chip cooler to resurrect an old computer into a HTPC. So far, after a month of 24/7 uptime - no issues. It's also much quieter than the old one, which is a plus in the home theater arena.
These speakers are great. They produce excellent sound and have pretty decent volume. I haven't had any problems with them. They are a good size so its no hard to find space for them. The bass is pretty deep and hits hard. Overall these speakers are amazing for the price. The sound is great and for that price you won't see anything better.
When I first decided to get a cable modem at my house, the first thing I was told was if I was going to use more than one computer, I could get a Cable/DSL router and have high-speed access for all of my computers without having to purchase additional routers. This product was recommended to me and it was extremely easy to set up and use. I've recommened this product to several other people and even helped show people how easy it is to install. It's built in firewall even passes the test from Gibson Research (grc.com). I now have three computers all networked together and connected to the internet thanks to this product. I highly recommend it.
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.
I have had this docking station now for 2+ years and I seriously can't imagine how hard life would be without it. I have a desk that has a spare HD, an external DVD burner, a memory card reader, ergokeyboard, cordless mouse, a secondary monitor so I can work with two screens, a Cricut die-cutting machine, my IPhone cable, my Nextel phone cradle, a postage scale, a label printer, and speakers. Yeah, I think that's it. Oh, and the cables to download the photos from my kids cameras too. I use the 6 USB ports along with an additional 4-port USB hub to run everything. If I had to connect and disconnect everything, I'd never get any work done. This DOES NOT take up 2-3 times the space. Actually, they improved this design over the last one. It tilts at different angles to conserve desk space. I have mine slightly tilted and the screen sits at a comfortable angle for viewing. Yeah, the speakers aren't the best, but who buys a laptop for the speakers anyhow?The station is slightly longer than the laptop itself, but well worth the money. I would recommend a second power cord. That's the only reason I gave it a 4-star.
I've had this bag for a little over a year. It has plenty of room and has held up well.It's at it's limit though with 2 lenses.
i went looking for a cheapo digital camera. this turned out not to be so bad after all. its been the best. stills, video,audio, web cam, microphone, all in one. [...] bucks. what a deal. i love it.
I bought a universal charger they assured me would work with my ipod...it didn't work. Delivery was fast though.
I am not a hardcore gamer anymore, and spend less than an hour a week on FPS. However I've been using computers for twenty years and have gotten sick of poor quality mice that "stick" when trying to move them across the screen. I've really enjoyed the improvements with optical and wireless mice, so I figured I would give this newest product a try.The first thing I noticed was that the "laser" technology makes a big difference. I thought maybe it was a gimmick, but the cursor glides effortlessly across my screen. It goes exactly where I want it to and I have never once had a problem with it. The PTFE pads glide very smoothly across my mouse pad (although I do have a high quality gaming mouse pad), yet they do attract some dirt and need to be wiped off once a week or so. Still, the bottom of the mouse is a very smooth surface. The mouse has three different speed settings, depending on how fast or slow you want the cursor to move (you can adjust this setting in Windows Control Panel as well, but it is much more efficient to do on the mouse). I did not install any of the software that came with it, and it works fine without it.The biggest thing I like about this mouse is the way it handles the battery. Previous models contained a built-in battery and charging station. This was a huge pain. When the battery died, you would have to stick the mouse on the charger for 30 minutes before you could use it. Logitech realized this was a big inconvenience, so this model has two battery packs. You can charge one while the other is being used, then switch them out when needed. A typical battery will last around 3 hours of heavy game use or 3-4 days of regular Internet browsing. The charger also contains a detachable USB receiver so you can grab it in a hurry and easily use it on another computer without having to disconnect the charger from the wall. I find this very convenient, especially for people who have a laptop and want to use it.The only flaw I found with the G7 is that it could have used one more programmable button. It's a little short on buttons when it comes to gaming and a right hand side button would be nice.Even though I don't use my mouse for gaming much anymore, I find it is worth the money to have a nice quality mouse at my desk even for casual computer use. Newer Logitech gaming models, like theLogitech G9 Laser Mouse, seem to improve on the G7, however if you're looking for a cheaper way to get a good mouse, or just want a quality mouse for your computer, the G7 is definitely a good choice.
This might be a little longer than a regular coffee pot but so worth the wait! Wow to have a cup of coffee from this is a delight! I was getting sick of the bunn and my coffee tasting burnt. I had even purchased a new bunn thinking something was wrong with the old pot and I cleaned them thinking maybe it was dirty and affecting the coffee flavor. I don't have any issues with my Presto! The coffee is perfect every time! I can't wait to wake up and have some!
Great Product, would be lost without it. Much easier than charging via the computer USB port.
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.
The product was shipped and arrived on time. It does what I want it to do not much else to say.
My Olympus C-3040 was delivered on Aug 27, 2001 and I've taken more pictures with it in these 4 months than I did in the last 4 years with my SLR. It's simply a fun camera to use, and I'm sure I haven't even used half the features, yet! I won't list every great feature because the reviews that have been posted cover everything in detail, but I will relate some of my experiences:- buy a 128 MB SmartMedia card, but only the OLYMPUS card will allow automatic stitching of panoramic shots. The included 16 MB Olympus card has this feature, but the Viking 128 MB card does not.- buy a charger with 4 batteries plus 4 extra batteries. Keep in mind that most people like to use the display all the time, so batteries will run out quickly. I only use the display to review the pictures taken, 99% of the time I use the viewfinder to take the picture. Consequently, I get great life out of my batteries.- the automatic mode works for just about every situation. The only problem I've had was taking pictures of a Christmas tree with lights, which seemed to confuse the focus and every picture came out blurry. I had to read the manual and when I put it on manual focus the pictures came out sharp.- although a large-capacity SmartMedia card will NOT increase the length of the video clips (75 seconds is the max), it WILL allow you to store several 75-second movies.- I bought a USB card reader that does both Compact Flash and SmartMedia. It works so well that I've gotten in the habit of taking pictures of just about everything. For example, I bought a power tool that I wanted to tell my buddy about, so I just shot two quick pictures, downloaded them, an emailed them to him. &quot;A picture IS worth a thousand words&quot;. Popping the memory card out of the camera and into the card reader is a snap, and it doesn't use any of the camera's battery.- the included Remote Control makes self-portraits a snap; no more hurrying to get in position before the red light blinks; and you can take several remote control pictures in a row if you like.
the wired part works fine. the wireless works fine, too -- in the same room as the router. i have less than a 20' range -- instead of the claimed 300' (indoors -- more outdoors, which i also don't have, because it has to go through -- get this! -- a wall).when i phoned tech support, i was asked if i was in the same room as the router. &quot;of course not,&quot; i said, &quot;if i were, i wouldn't need wireless, i'd just hook it to a cable.&quot;&quot;oh, that's your problem. you have walls. have you tried staying in the same room?&quot;well, yes. but then what's the point of wireless?&quot;why not buy a booster?&quot;i don't want to buy a booster, because i just spent far too much money on this, and i am well near enough the router that i should have decent range.&quot;yes, but the walls block the signal.&quot;a great product, as long as you're right next to the router, or your house has no walls.
When it did work, for about a month, it was ok. Very sensitive to movement, but ok. After I took it with me on a trip I got blurry, dark images under the best of conditions. Otherwise I got nothing at all. Quite often the screen would be almost completely black. Maybe I got the one bad one or maybe they don't survive airport security. I finally threw it away in disgust on my honeymoon.
This TomTom 1 XL is one of the most fabulous piece of technology that is available to the public today. Gets you where you want to go and even if you change course it still tries to bring you back to their quickest way.If you have problems just get in touch with their support team and they will see that you are up and running in no time, right from your computer!I love the different options available and can change to suit the situation at hand. Screens are user friendly, clear, concise, well defined and one who does not know the latest in technology can easily program the unit to suit their needs. I give this a five star rating with thumbs up in all catagories. You won't be disappointed with the unit ever. Make sure you put your name, address, city and state, phone number and select a PASSWORD when you get your unit! In case of losing it no one will be able to use it and if they are honest will use the information you provided to return the unit to you! Happy driving!
It did not work any better than my old printer so I wish to return it. How is that done????
I'm not an audiophile, but I spend much time at the computer where I listen to streaming jazz music. I've recently gone through stages of headphone upgrades and I can see no reason to try to buy any "better" headphones than these for computer use.I just did a direct comparision: My Radio Shack Pro 35A ($20 or less)(a Koss Pro-1 relabeled) headphones are good but "bright" and are a touch harsh. My Koss UR-40's ($40 or less) are bright, too, but with a "bigger" and slightly more "rounded" sound than the Shack "rest on the ear" ones. Both are worthwhile but both distort on some songs if the bass is boosted.The Senn's provide a refined sound much more like a live performance than the "inside the head" Koss models. They don't distort at normal listening volume dispite the pouring on of a lot of bass boost. I think I hear more detail in the Senn's. They just sound more "quality."The Senn's cover your ears but the backs are open to surroundings. This is good for hearing the phone ring, etc. and the open design, I read, is favored by many true audiophiles -- its tough to make closed "phones" sound natural.The Senn's are comfortable. The moleskin on the cups feels better than immitation leather. For some reason my ears stay cooler than with the Koss UR-40's. Although heavier, the Senn's are "wear, play, and forget." The Senn's quality of construction is obvious; they will serve alongside fine stereo equipment without embarrassment and they should last a long time.Altogether, a happy purchase in all ways. I recommend the HD 555.
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.
Plugged it in, turned it on and it worked! Other than changing the password, I left all other settings at the defaults.Black Ice has been totally quiescent since the install last week-end rather than the ten to thirty hits we were getting per day.I'm sold on it.
I love the Earphones! One of the best on the market for the price!I've had 2 pairs for about 2 years and still love the sound theyproduce. Highly recommend!
I couldn't get a decent wifi signal on half the house (which is, that's true, very large) and had terrible experience with wifi range extenders (never worked after nights spent on complicated setup) so I tried these range extenders.Well... it works. It's totally transparent for the network and it makes a pipe between your router and computer. I also have a third device from Netgear, theNETGEAR WGX102 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extenderthat allows me to get a decent wifi connection where I didn't get have it before.But there is no miracle : the bandwidth is about 500 KB/S best case (in my case) when transfering files. So it's impossible to use it for a media server for instance.But it's perfect for the web.
Hooked up my brand new SATA drive with ease. Powered up immediately, no issues.
Olympus SP-510 Ultra Zoom 7.1MP Digital Camera with Digital Image Stabilized 10x Optical ZoomHaving never owned a digital camera before, I did a lot of research before deciding on my first. I wanted a camera that was easy to use, but had enough advanced features that I would not "outgrow" it as I became more adept at digital photography. I also love photographing wildlife and learned that an optical zoom was the best kind. So I went searching and comparing cameras, looking for these must-haves along with the highest optical zoom I could effort. I narrowed my search down to Olympus, based on all the great reviews I'd read about that company, and further drilled down to the SP series. Next I went to a store to actually see and feel the camera, as it had to be easy to handle and not too bulky. The balance of this camera is just about perfect. I love the optical zoom and the features for a novice such as the scene and guide menus. I'm learning now to use the manual adjustments and the user's guide has everything I need to become a more expert photographer. I have been stunned by some of the amazing pictures I've gotten from this camera simply by setting it on automatic.
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 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.
Decided to go with this unit instead of the lightscribe technology and inkjet printing to DVD/CD media.I burn about 500 DVD-Rs per week at work and use dozens and dozens of source discs. I use this to create the source/master disc title. It takes me as little as 10 seconds to create and print onto a disc. I have not tested it using a PC since I have no need for that.You need to be sure to get a media that works well with it. Media with no text and graphics works best. I've found that it won't work with certain 'silver inkjet printable' media.One reviewer pointed out you need to use the makers own brand of media. This is not true and as far as I know CASIO does not make DVD/CD media, maybe i'm wrong. I just haven't seen it!The only negative is that it does use up the ribbon quickly. I'd be surprised if you could get 25 discs printed with a single ribbon. I've found ribbon for it very inexpensive, so it's no big deal to me. At least you don't have to go out and buy lightscribe media!8/18/2006 UPDATE:I've stopped using this device. If you only label 10-15 discs a week then this unit is good. I label too many and it's gotten way too expensive to use this unit. Another problem is that the device wastes a LOT of ribbon. Way more than it needs to. A more cost effective way of printing out titles onto a disc is to get a Printer with a CD tray. They are about the same price.
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.
I went thru three (!) pairs of ETYMOTIC REASERCH crap: one pair of i6 or whatever the numbering was, it did not last long (cable break),ordered ER-4s as upgrade, same thing, poor design, cables much too thin, break at the 'Y', ordered another pair of ER-4s (hey, could have been bad luck),same exact nonsense happened, one channel cuts out. Did not have time and patience to send them in right away, now the jokers at ER want $130 per pair for replacinga $2 plastic wire and supposedly 'cracked' pods? BS!These phones are absolute junk, yes the sound was nice and all, but ER sells a flawed product for a lot of $$$ and tries to rip customers off even more if it comes to repairing their flimsy junk.I had three new pairs of their great headphones and my verdict is: STAY AWAY, they will not last. Of course all the $10 pairs we all have floating around never show cable break, pathetic, isn't it?I also agree that there is no bass present, not even with high end head-amps (Maxi-Moy Signature). And in case some ER fanboys want to chip in, I am happy to accept a refund, let's talk.
I finally get all the network stations in HD from Gainesville FL down at the lake. With rabbit ears I only got about half on a regular basis. Not anymore. I have it on a 13' pole and get stations from about 30 miles away. I do pretty good at getting Jacksonville stations with the exception of Channel 4 which I got once sort of when I put it up but I guess weather has to be perfect for that to come in. But with that exception and the exception of their PBS, I get Jacksonville's network stations which is over 50 miles away. But all of Gainesville's stations come in great, finally. Getting a good HD antenna wasn't easy, but this one works. When in doubt, go with an 8' Yagi I say.Assembly was easy with the enclosed instruction sheet. Around an hour including unpacking.Edit: Since it worked well down at the lake I bought one for my house which is pretty wooded. DTV doesn't work if you have trees apparently. With my old VHF/UHF antenna on a 15' pole I could only get PBS (5) after the DTV transition, this antenna brought in CBS (28) as well as PBS but does not perform as well as the one aimed over the lake and free of trees. I'm afraid there is no hope of bringing in most DTV stations 30+/- miles from the transmitter if you have to go through trees.But if you can aim it and not have trees in the way, this antenna works great.
I bought this for my husband and he absolutley loves it. I don't like to travel far and I found using this and going the distance I have no problem or fear of being to far away from home or getting lost. We showed this product to a couple of our freinds and they immediately put their orders in for one. We liked it so much we bought 3 more for our kids for Christmas!
It was hard to find a workable player for the e200 series, and after some research, this was my choice. And I would like to say I made a very good choice. My player fits snugly, the stacking speakers make for space, and the sound quality is excellent: the music fills the whole master bedroom plus the hallway, bathroom and open loft area from where it sits by my bed. I personally didn't need to update my firmware, my e280 charged and played without having to. However I would like to say that if a firmware update is needed (as I have seen in other reviews a misconception of this not being stated) that in the dock plastic wrapping, there is a notice that you may need to update the firmware and it also instructs you where to go for it.Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase and would readily recommend it to anyone who is looking for a dock/speaker combo for the e200 series in the Sansa line. I wasn't disappointed a bit.
I've had this TV for about 2 years and I love it! It displays 1080i content very well and has a sharp picture. It was very easy to setup, albeit a little heavy. All in all, a great LCD TV!Pros: Sharp Picture, Good Contrast, Lots of inputs (2 Component, 2 HMDI, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 2 Composite)Cons: A little heavy, occasionally has a "shadowing effect"Score: 5/5, Awesome Deal! =)
I bought a similar version of this product (5310)for the office I worked in and I liked it so much I wanted one at home. I need the scanner and fax feature the most, although the copier I'm sure will come in handy from time to time. It's very fast, scans are clear, and I can have color or B/W scans. I can choose where to store the scanned files on my PC, which is great. I use the desktop feature for the HP, so I can easily access the unit. I can even access my sim card from my Digital Camera, which is great. I really like HP products as a whole, they are reliable, and built well.
Just to address some comments made by previous referrers first:The shipping cost for replacement filters/eartips from Etymotic is not correctly stated as $23 to the west coast. Perhaps the reviewer did not take the time to look at the shipping cost graph on Etymotic's website carefully enough to realize that the shipping cost is the same throughout the U.S. ($6 for orders under $300, as of this writing, for ground shipping and $23 for NEXT DAY delivery).If you want to try out different eartips, a simple call to Etymotic will connect you with a friendly staff person who will send you, via first class mail, a sample of the other eartip sizes so you can determine which works best for you. I received my package on the west coast in under one week, not 2-3 weeks.As to the rubbing noise that another reviewer mentioned, I really don't understand that. I use these while working out strenuously on an eliptical machine but also sometimes while doing other things. The only things I hear when I have these on with music playing are the music and some faint background noise. I haven't noticed any noise from the cord rubbing against my clothes or body, but I do use the shirt clip to keep the top portion of the cord from flopping around.Not onto the good and bad as I hear it:Compared to the earbuds included with my SanDisk Sansa player, these are great. While the Sansa may appear to have more bass, it's actually just bloated bass at the expense of conveying anything accurately. Immediately switching to the Etymotic's makes the Etymotic seem extremely lean in the bass department, but if one listens to the midrange one can easily recognize that these earbuds are capable of reproducing music, not just noise. Unfortunately, even after getting accustomed to the Etymotic's level of bass -- including adjusting the various settings on my MP3 player -- I still find the bass too lean. I confirmed the leanness of these earbuds by plugging two other sets of full headphones (Sennheiser HD280's and 580's) into my MP3 player. The 280's street price is about the same as the Etymotic earbuds though the 580's cost considerably more. The 280's sound much, much better than the Etymotics, with not only a nice midrange but also significant and accurate sounding bass. Of course the 280's are a large, over the ear type of headphone, so perhaps it isn't fair to make a comparison between them and any earbud. I know that I wouldn't want to wear my 280's while doing cardio at the gym! So, for what they are, the Etymotics seem to be quite good to me. Perhaps the Shure earbuds that are even more expensive have better bass; I haven't auditioned them so I cannot say. It is possible to get acceptable bass with the Etymotics, it will just be a bit weaker than most people are used to. In my opinion this is more than offset by the rest of what the Etymotics do right.As to the fussiness, perhaps this is an issue with most high quality earbuds but it does take a fair amount of effort to insert these properly. Removal also needs to be done carefully if one wants to avoid just pulling on the wire, which would presumably cause them to short out prematurely.I am satisfied overall with my purchase but acknowledge some shortcomings of these earbuds, hence my 4-star rating.
HDTV has really opened our eyes to the importance of quality components. From the moment that the picture is captured with the video camera, it is converted to digital code. Likewise for the audio component. The complexity and accuracy of this code has a great bearing on what the final product is that you see and hear. Our old JVC DVD player was just fine when we had a standard def TV hooked up. With our new Samsung HDTV, the picture quality was not as good as broadcast or satellite delivered movies were.The Oppo has changed all of that. The ability of the device to utilize the complexity of the digital code and enhance or process it into a superior picture is really amazing. The HDMI output is a slam dunk for simplicity! Just Plug and Play, but do be aware that some care is needed when plugging into HDMI switchboxes. Be sure that the switchbox is capable of receiving 1080p and 1080i as the output of the device (in this case the DVD player) must be matched to the input of the switchbox. We recently purchased a remote switchbox to alleviate the annoyance of plugging and unplugging our Satellite HDTV receiver whenever we wanted to watch a DVD movie. It caused some consternation when my television came up with an error message saying it was receiving no signal. Once I correctly set up the Oppo output, everything worked great!The Oppo unit is a gem, highly recommended and a steal at its price compared to many units priced much higher. Go buy one now!
The picture quality of my HDTV has improved significantly after using this unit. Well worth the price for super high quality entertainment.
My family ordered this for me thinking it was what I wanted, a retractable ear-bud unit. It is not, just a case to wind the wires around (storage?). I had opened the package and found that I did not want this item. Their customer service department said if it's opened you cannot return it! After I talked to a supervisor, he grudgingly said I could return it for a 15% re-stocking fee. Sorry, but I think this company does not know what CUSTOMER SERVICE means.
It works great for me. I use my laptop on many nights and this usb powered light provides a covenient solution to see my keyboard without other light sources. I like that it has a dim/bright and on/off integrated switch for added convenience. The dim switch setting provides more than adequate lighting for my purposes.It will be great for my business trips where I usually work while in the hotel bed rather than at the provided desk. And the gooseneck stays in position...(very important performnance requirement).If nothing else...I save energy ( very low watt LED bulbs ipo much higher wattage standard room lighting equipment). Go green !A travel pouch would have been nice.
They sounded great, but my head is large (I think my hat size is 7 5/8) and they were absolutely crushing. I tried flexing the neckband so much to widen them, they snapped. I lost a lot on these.
I needed to add a router to my cable modem to let me add one more computer to the internet. I don't have wireless net, wireless modem or wireless NIC card in the computer and I don't want to buy all the hardware for it. So I wanted the old style cable router (i.e. the one using rj 45 cables not wi-fi or wireless). No brick and mortar stores carried them anymore not even Fry's - everything is wireless.So I did a search and this Etherfast 4 port router from Griff's Electronics was the only one that showed up at a decent price. And at less then $15 shipped I was skeptical what I would be getting. Well it showed up very fast. The router was used but in good condition, came complete with the power cable, the short rj45 cable to connect to the modem, and even came with the original CD. After having to fiddle with it a bit and using the CD to go online for the usual installation follies (I am accustomed to these kinds of issues, I used to be a Windows 2000 certified Microsoft MCSE) i got online with both the computers.The seller had the product I wanted and dirt cheap, the shipping was very fast, and the product exactly as described and worked perfectly. I give the seller 5 stars and would buy from them again.
1. Windows XP Professional preinstalled. Compared to Home edition it's an... added value.3. This machine is on the border between the regular Satellites and the Media centers. It has most of Media center's power while not being much bulkier than for example A25 series.4. Bigger screen is nice.
Very fast shipment...Cord serves as an excellent replacement for the one I mangled..Does not operate the NOAA emergency weather feature as I hoped, but great for my older model radar detector.
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 was a bit hesitant to buy this product, but I needed to boost the actiontec router (FIOS). It works great! I get drop signals without this, now I get 4 to 5 bars and does not fluctuate. Instruction is pretty easy to understand and installation is a breeze. Just take the antenna off the router, assemble the booster, connect the cable supplied in the box to booster and router, power up and you're done. I set the booster at 200mW. The only downside so far is the high pitched sound coming from the booster...other than that this product works!!!
This cord was defective and an inquiry about returning it went unanswered. This is the second time I have been disappointed in a Belkin product and I won't be using their products in the future. Cheap junk. I'd rather spend a little more for a better product.
This is a well-made, lightweight case for the Coolpix Camera. My camera the Coolpix P4 fits perfectly. Perfect if you want to protect the camera and be able to carry it without using a bulky case.
This microscope is an excellent buy for a beginner and one which will give good results for anyone but a lab scientist. In my opinion, it would serve perfectly for college level studies.
I decided on the Sony HT-DDW670 after a week's worth of thorough researching, and could not be happier. I picked up a digital optical audio cable to interface the system with my dvd player, and the difference in quality is very noticable . The complaints in reviews I have read about the ambiguity of the user manual are justified, but I breezed through setup in about 20 or 30 minutes (the only confusion the user manual caused for me was due to my wife reading through it while I was setting up and getting confused herself, asking me to clarify). The remote control is concise well layed-out, allowing you to call up every possible function while sitting comfortably on your couch. Being able to adjust the tone and volume levels of each seperate speaker is awesome and was a nice change of pace over my previous surround sound system: a Samsung which only allowed you to adjust tone for every speaker at once, and even then this could only be done through the remote (the remote sensor had malfunctioned, so I was stuck with whatever it was set on before it broke).I can't think of a single downside about this system, but I would like to clarify something: THE SUBWOOFER IS PASSIVE. This doesn't bother me in the least as I live in an apartment and don't care to have explosions rattle my brain as well as my neighbors' picture frames, but I have seen alot of confusion on this matter in several reviews. A powered subwoofer requires a power source seperate from the receiver, but the only source of energy flow attached to the sub is speaker wire. The difference between this model and the 660 is the size of the sub speaker (8 inches), not a powered one. Even so, the sound is remarkable and manages to envelope you in whichever movie you are watching.All in all, this is an excellent buy, even if it were priced $100 higher. But since it's below $200, you can't go wrong!
there is no tech support what so ever! DON'T buy it if you don't want to throw your money away.
Paper plus ink - good price for the two together. Note that I find I actually go through ink faster than this - i.e. you need to buy more ink than what you get with the pack to match the amount of paper.
Why is the description wrong??Great headphones but I wanted asymmetrical cable.There are only two (not three) different ear adapters too.
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.
Use it for my Coolpix S70 and it is very nice. Only downside is it has no place to store my extra Lithium ion battery.
for the size its very ideal for travelling/camping or wherever on the go when u just dont want to use the headphones. I was amazed at how loud this little thing is!! The sound is really decent, not top notch high quality audiophile but for the price u cant go wrong. Also its sweeet that it charges the sansa and u can hook up other things to it like a portable dvd player. GO BUY IT!!!
I have only had this player for about a week but one thing that stands out is its ability to read CDs that are scratched or otherwise damaged. It can also read CD-Rs burnt on poor equipment. I have been able to play CDs that no other player would even read. It might not have all the bells and whistles but the playback ability of this machine is truly outstanding.
Excellent camera, and lightning fast shipping. Sharp, clear photos through all levels of the amazing 28mm - 280mm optical zoom lens. Easy menu navigation, great usability. Lightweight but solidly built. Great value.
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.
These batteries dont fit in the battery compartment. You have to squeeze them in and good luck getting it back out!
I wanted a set of headphones that would work well when running. These fit the bill. Good volume and bass. They don't seem to be affected by perspiration in the ear during the workout (I've ruined other earbuds this way). Fit very snuggly in the ear, but the feel is not bad. I probably would not wear them for extended periods of time, but for an hour or two, this headphones work great.
This one is ok, but needs the adapter. I prefer the first one Belkin released. I have the cassette adaptor and cup holder in my Honda Civic. Works like a charm. !!!STAY AWAY from the FM transmitters.!!! I find them (I bought the one from Belkin and Griffen) both to be a waste of money...interference, static, etc...it defeats the whole purpose of digital music: clarity.
A very simple cable, pretty much plug and play, and it works; my other cable was too short to reach from my printer to my computer. No problems, and shipping was fast.
perfect addition to any digital camera especially at @20.00. Too bad its not included w/ purchase.
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.
When our 8mm stopped working that we had used for nine years, I found it overwhelming to research and find a new camera.I knew I didn't want digital because I don't even use my digital still camera very often, other than to e-mail pictures.I knew that I wanted another 8mm, so that we could play our tapes we have now. I didn't want to spend too much money. We received this camera a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. It even has more options than I really need. We charged the battery when we got the camera and for 2 weeks we have been filming the kids occasionally and the battery is still full. I never thought I would use the night vision, but have found it is fun to film the kids when they are asleep and I don't have to turn a light on to film. The zoom works well and the color looks good. For the price, I don't see how you could get a better camera. I don't think you could find a better analog camera even if you did spend more money. I obviously can't comment on how well it will hold up in the future, but as far as its performance now, I love it.
Excellent Product and great price had some programming problems at first but tech support at Logitech helped me through it.
Before I purchased this DVD player I did extensive research and found it to be all and more than its many recommendations. The picture and sound quality from DVD's, both SD and HD, is impeccable. The ease of use, including the backlit remote control, is the best I have ever seen. Even the packaging was a class act, as were the instructions. I married this player with the Sony Bravia 40" V2500 and the picture and sound produced is beyond description. I was so pleased I ordered another OPPO HD DVD to replace my Sony on my other HD TV. I highly recommend this product.
A good iron. Heats quickly. It's cordless so you must remember to ALWAYS set it back on base every time adjust the clothes you are ironing.
I bought the Tavi for my son last Christmas. He enjoyed using it for a few months then all of a sudden all we have is a white screen. We tried to get help on line..no luck. Called the company support service...no returned call.Unable to talk to a person must leave a phone number for call back. Decided to take it to the long beach company store. Nice building but the door was locked. A lady who worked in the buiding said they hadn't seen anyone there for a year. Now here is a company that doesnt seem to exist. I would like to send it back to get it fixed but it's like" Wheres Waldo". Do I send it to the Long Beach address and hope someone shows up within the year.? Very Strange. The Tavi is an expensive mistake. I should have bought an ipod.
i have had this computer for 11 months. i brought this computer as a open box product that causes alot of issues... if i had only know what the recovery disk are for that would have saved me months of time of trying to solve issues when all i had to do was run the recovery program. the webcamera has always been difficult to find & use; even now 2 months after doing a complete system recovery the webcam is still nowhere to be found i tried to download the update and when i opened the webcamera it crashed i had to remove the update by doing a system restore to set my computer back to the point before i downloaded the update; there was 3 updated available anyway after that i couldn't download any of the updates i had tried for about 2 hours & nothing worked; the webcamera works but without downloading the update that includes the icon i cant open the webcam. my computer freezes ofthen which makes me unplug the computer to get it to restart... that can't be good. the computer came with no instructions... for almost $1,500 i expected a hardback owners manual to teach me how to use the computer & the Microsoft software/hardware; Sony tech says that they are trying to save the trees when every other product comes with a owners manual. i had to download & print the users guide/manual and everthing else that was available for download & print; i still don't have a clue on how to use any of the hardware/software i'm just learning how to use the Windows Media Center which works well most of the time i don't have a tv or other computer & this is my first computer; i can't run the maintainance program as suggested once a week at a set time which shuts the computer down my computer my computer is always on to watch tv at different times. for anyone that needs to use an analog signal like a VRC it will work but you have to use the RCA cables and change the tv signal to catch the analog anytime you want to use a external device this toke me a really long time to discover there are maybe 2 other ways to do the same thing. i brought this computer because i need as much room as possible, so i didnt need to buy a tower & a tv/moniter.. it works for that, i haven't done anything else with it but i can watch tv burn dvds & surf the net all at the same time which is why i brought this model.. i would have brought the most expensive model if it was still available. i hope to get alot of years out of this computer but i can't feel confident in how long it will last given some of the bad reviews i have seen i would also like to get the ATI TV Digital Wonder which is a external harddrive that records tv but it has really bad reviews with Windows Media Center lossing or not receiving the signal from the device which has a list of problems; recording cable tv is another reason a paid the price, it will record from the setup box but setting it up is reaaly difficult; the size is perfect & it looks great with all of my other Sony stuff and that was my #1 concern at the time. i wish the keyboard came with a builtin mouse... that would make use a whole lot easier for me. the the keyboard & mouse is really great on batteries. my dealing with Sony tech support has been okay considering how many computers Sony has. all in all i am happy with my purchase but for about $1,500 i would expect at least a 3 year warranty.. simply electronics fom Sony like a clockradio or alarmclock come with a standard 1 year warranty that fact was a major disappoint to me on top of everthing else. i would expect Sony to be leaders & not follow the standard set by others i would be more than happy to buy any manuals that would make using this computer easier but they are not even available for purchase but manuals are available for purchase for their other products...big disappointment i'm sure that would stop so many calls to customer support if they sell the computer with more documentation which makes me feel like my computer will only last as long as my standard warranty.
At first I was a bit skeptical, but when I got them, they were great. I have sony fontonia headphones. These were slightly thicker and seemed sturdier than the ones the headphone came with They work great and it's harder for them to fall off. I love 'em!
I'm very happy with this item. It's amazing what a difference it makes to have this much more desk space - very cool. Also, the ease of positioning the primary display and the ability to rotate 90 degrees easily - changes the way I work. Green too- I print much less now that I can read PDF files in full screen rotated.
So far so good. I'm using this to switch between a PC running Unix (real Unix not Linux) and Windows 2003 Server without issues. I don't have a scroll wheel mouse on the system so I can't say if that is an issue or not. I am a bit perplexed by the guy who said he couldn't figure out how to plug in the flip switch. There are only 4 connectors on the box and 3 of them are mouse/keyboard/monitor. There is one connector and one item left to plug it (and the connectors happen to be the same size).This seems to work fine on a the PC running Unix with Xwindows so far (which is what I was worried about since it's not listed as supported) and works fine on the windows box (which I expected).I too was surprised by the fact one cable was only about 2 feet long but with the length of the flip switch cable, but it didn't really matter and that allowed me to run all the other cables under my desk to eliminate desk clutter.I have no complaints.
I like very much.Easy to use and very small.
Before I order this SDHC card, I am not sure if it will work on my Dell Axim X51V (flashed with wm6.0). It turns out the card works great. It's even faster than my previous SanDisk SD card(Ultra II).To use this card on a laptop computer running Windows XP, you may need to download a patch from Microsoft.By the way, some cheap SDHC card reader will have problem with the card. I bought a cheap multi-function card reader (including SDHC capacity) from ebay. The reader sometimes corrupt the data on the card.
It the best out of them all.I have 2 one is always charge in the car' trunk ready when ever i need it.In the past if my music went dead (out of charge ) I just went home and miss my workout.But now i have 2,So that i am ready no matter what.It's easy to use.if you drop it ,you won't have to worry...It won't brake.IT'S REALLY GREAT'
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.
I brought the filter for my 50mm 1.4 nikkor for protection.this UV filter improve color and contract.
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.
The lanyard that came with the camera sucked so I was glad I ordered this case with it. I really like the magnetic clasp.
The filter is decent. I paid only $3 with free shipping so im not expecting much out of this filter. I bought it for protection and it does that perfectly. Not the best for night shots obviously but overall a good buy.
Experience extreme HD gaming and video with a BFG NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT OC 256MB PCI Express graphics card. Featuring the award-winning GeForce 7 Series architecture, this graphics card delivers smooth, realistic gaming at ultra-high resolutions.Core Clock: 580MHz (vs. 560MHz standard)Memory Clock: 1450MHz (vs. 1400MHz standard)Better than any another Geforce 7600 GT 256 MB PCI Express because its factory overclocked.
Have now returned my second unit...this time for a refund.Unit 1: DVD did not workUnit 2: Recording from camcorder i.link worked about 80% of the time. When I stopped the recording the unit froze and I would have to re-record the section. Of course the available recording time of the DVD disk was reduced like the item was recorded. After numerous times I got tired of this and sent the unit back. Additionally, I would add titles to the thumbnails and lock them, then they would disappear.E-mailed Govideo customer service and got no response.
Allright, so I bought this a couple months ago and I was not too pleased with the 'noise cancelling'part. I wanted some headphones that would drown out all the noise so that I could mow my lawn without having to listen at such a high volume. I was also surprised that there was an on/off switch to activate the 'noise cancelling' circuitry. I put them on, turned them on without having music playing and it all sounded exactly the same, no noise cancellation at all. Later when I turned them on WHILE listening to music, I realized all it did was make the sound louder. I came to realize its not 'noise cancelling' circuitry that got me excited about this product, but it was just circuitry that makes it louder. Other than that, these headphones are Okay. I don't really like the feel of them over long periods of time. I would honestly not recommend this to any of my friends or family.
it gives me the wide angle view i want and the image is track sharp. Happy that I make the right decision.
I admit I was skeptical but the headset that came with Dragon Naturally Speaking was very uncomfortable so I decided to give the Koss CS100 set a try. WOW! I am very pleased with my purchase. The headphones are much more comfortable and the voice-recognition microphone is superior to the one that came with the product. Now, not only do I not get a headache when wearing the headset for a long period of time, but I am also making less corrections to my documents.
This scanner was hooked up to my Windows 98 system previously and I had no complaints. I recently had to move it to a Windows 2000 system however and things have changed.I had to download a new software version to support Windows 2000. The new software version 5.12 includes a check at startup for a &quot;Go Button&quot;. This scanner does not even have a &quot;Go Button&quot;. So basically you have to keep the scanner powered on day and night or be forced close an error message everytime you restart or turn on your computer. Very annoying. Unlike the previous software versions, there is no way to disable this startup function.Keep shopping.
To start, one of the screws to secure the dongle in the DVI input was poorly inserted. I could not turn it easily. Once I did get it plugged in and secured with one screw, the video kept flickering on and off.Poorly made. Thank goodness for Amazon's no-hassle returns!
Let me preface by stating that I'm not anywhere near a pro photographer,nor even a talented amateur; however I've been shooting with 35mm SLR's since 1969 and have owned and used Olympus, Pentax, Minolta, Canon, and Nikon cameras among others.I cannot offer technical considerations, but can give my impressions about the camera.I purchased the D70s to take on a recent trip to Alaska, rather than take a film SLR and have to work through the X-Ray and security issues.This camera is simply outstanding for a digital camera on the non-pro level.I took 4 CF hi-speed cards, a Nikon 600 Speedlight, a spare camera battery with charger, the camera body, and a 18-55 Nikon lens on the Alaskan trip. The lens was frankly all I could afford, otherwise I would have taken a longer lens, or lenses.The camera fits my hand very well (the Canon Rebel feels a little too small for my grip).The near-instant on feature and the camera's ability to take multiple shots without waiting for the images to be saved to the card is impressive.When we went to a whale viewing/photo opp outing the weather was inclement and part of the outing I photographed the whales (as they surfaced and dived) from within the ship, shooting through viewing windows. The autofocus had difficulty with the raindrops on the windows - focusing on the drops rather than on the whales. It took only a moment to change to manual focus and continue the shooting.During a trip to photograph wildlife (bears, wolves, sheep, etc.) the autofocus worked perfectly and quickly, allowing me to concentrate on the framing of the shot.The camera was used on small boats, a cruise ship, dog sleds (!), on trains, on buses, in the rain (with a ZipLoc bag over the camera), on a glacier, in a helicopter, in a snow storm (it snows in parts of Alaska even in June), and in temperatures above 90 degrees, and it never missed a beat.Each night I swapped out the battery with the charged alternate, but never came close to exhausting the battery during shooting. Note that I turned off the "automatic review" function, and that may have had a bearing on the battery life; however since I reviewed the shots at night using the same battery, I don't think that is the case. The battery simply lasts a long time.I've a lot to learn about this gadget, and I've placed an order for an 80-300 mm lens (my wife will probably kill me), but it may be the finest SLR I've ever owned. (Note that I've never actually owned a Nikon F3 &lt;g>).I'll be selling my Minolta Maxxum 5.
my laptop would probably be on fire as we speak - if not for this cooler. great product.
I love this MP3 Player. It is so easy to use. Quick synch from Windows Media player to Sansa. My daughter has and Ipod and is wanting to upgrade to this. She likes the fact that it has FM radio on it. I would highly recommend this.
This product claims that you can receive a signal and change channels from anywhere in the house, and it works great!! Even better than we were hoping it would.
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.
I use it on a Mac Book Pro (late 2011) and it works great. As all cable locks it's a little &#34;stiff&#34; but as long as you keep the laptop on a desk and don't move it around too much there's really no problem at all with it.
I tried this product on three different computers and I cannot get the USB cable to work. The standard cradle for my Compaq iPaq 3875 works fine on all systems. This cord is junk.
Bought this for the great features, HP rep, size and network capable. Worked fairly well for about the first 9 months except it repeatedly would bug off the network. Just had to restart it & OK. But then, started showing a carriage jam error ... after every .. single .. print job. Had to press OK or cancel & it would work until the next job. Now, won't work at all. Shows a "cartridge error" message. Read all the online fixes, tried EVERY one of them, cleaned all contacts, changed both cartridges ... absolutely NOTHING seems to ressolve. Really NOT worth the grief!
Pros:Small , Portable , doesnt skip while i jog my miles ;D. would recommend it for all runners , its not heavy at all.Cons:capacity , if you can shell out the extra cash for the 1 gig version i suggest you do it.Wait for a sale in amazon like i did , is the best time to get it.
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.
I purchased the Bushnell 'Night Watch' monocular with the expectation ofusing the device for night time boating. I have been quite disappointedin both the optical quality of the image as well as its light amplificationperformance. Light amplification, as other reviewers have noted, doesnot seem appreciably better than what most people can achieve witha fully dark adapted eye. As long as the viewing field can befully illuminated by the infrared LED builtin to the unit, an acceptableimage can be obtained at short range. In my experience, the practicallimit of this mode of use is perhaps 100 ft.The optics in the unit also seem quite poor - I notice significant distortionat the edges of the image seen. Not entirely sure if this is from the lensesor from the imager, but the effect is quite annoying.My recommendation would be to pass on purchase of this particulardevice.
I needed a video projector for a presentation I was making and found this one relatively inexpensive yet having great reviews. Now having used it several times I will agree that for the money this is a great performer. I have not used it for watching DVD's yet but for Powerpoint presentations, with photographs it was excellent. Plenty of resolution and the brightness of the images easily allowed presentations in full sunlight.
this remote looks good and when it does work it works good.but now after over 2 months of nonfunctioning.and numerous emails to logitech.i am at my end.the only thing they have to offer is "update the software".well if the unit will not turn on that is not possible.so BUYER BEWARE
Wow what a great product! All of the quality of Swiss's classic knife and the technology I was looking for.The knife is very solid and the flash drive works flawlessly. When I am showing my friends my new "toy," I go through the usual knife/nail file/scissors and then show them the ball point pen (writes well) and the LED light (really bright at night), then I flip out the 2GB flash drive and that's usually where they take it from my hands to get a better look. I have never removed the drive from the knife, but the instructions say you can just snap it out. I recommend leaving the drive in a semi-closed "V" with the weight of your keys close to the computers USB port if you are not going to remove it from the knife. Thanks Victorinox for making the exact product I was looking for.
it is incredible you can take something like 3 hours of video play mp3 for hours take much much more pictures and the better is it dont consume any batterie
This mp3 player never worked properly. After searching the web for solutions, downloading "updates", and changing various settings, I gave up and returned it to Amazon. They refunded my money promptly. I replaced it with the iRiver Gen 2. It works great and has much better features as well.
My cable that came with my poot'r was too short. This one worked out just great. Length to spare. No complaints.
Pros: tack sharp,incredible bokeh,low light abilityCons: none so far given the upside of the lensPros: Fabulous image quality, clarity and color rendition. Smooth OOF areas a.k.a. BokehBig, manual focus only works with shutter button partially depressedPros: Fabulous bokeh, contrasts, and color. Pulls in the light.Cons: Sure it focuses slow like everyone says, but not enough to be a problemPros: optical quality, solid feeling lensCons: for some, the price and weightPros: Image quality, BOKEHCons: Not dust and water sealed. Does not transmit distance information to camera for ETTL II flash use.Pros: Image Quality [sharpness, color, contrast, bokeh], this is it, one of the best lenses made.Cons: Some purple fringing at wide appertures can be seen in extreme highlights [shiny objects]Pros: sharpness, weight (good balancing on pro bodies), amazing background blur ability. super-bright view through viewfinder is addictive - F2.8 zooms look dark like hell compared to it. Great build qualityCons: price (but large aperture is never cheap). lens front extends during focusing, although not much.if your a newbie here's some infoA lens is "fast" when it has a low f-stop... ok so when you have a smaller number the apature is bigger which allows more light through, so this means you can up the shutter speed. and still have enough light reach the sensor.ok so lets say you have an out door shot if you have say an f/4 lens the shutter speed could be 1/250 of a second and you would get a good exposer. Now this lens can only go f/4but if you in the same outdoor setting, had an f/2.8 lens you could jump to 1/500 of a second and get the same exposer. and freeze the action mmore effectivly, this i believe is why it's a "fast" lens.ok have fun and get it done
I disagree with one of the former reviewers who said he feels that Iomega Drives are flakey. I have run 250MB Zip drives both ext and int for several years w/o problems. This new peerless is easy to install and use, it's speed is fairly fast with USB 1.1 and will no doubt be even faster with USB 2.0 when it becomes widely available. A 7GB back-up of my entire Hard Drive took only 110 min with my USB 1.1 connection. As I understand it; changing to a firewire interface will require only the replacement of the base unit. The receptacle and Disks can be used with any base. I disconnected my tape back-up drives and put them in storage!!!
I have tried two wireless routers to date with my IBM Thinkpad w/ Centrino wireless. My first, the Linksys BEFW11S4, never sustained a connection for longer than 30 seconds before dropping the connection, then re-establishing, then dropping, etc. Impossible to download large files, get booted off IM constantly, and took forever for simple websites to open. Linksys technical support even tried to dump me off to IBM technical support, but I just didn't buy it, considering my wireless connections have been fine elsewhere. I have also seen many websites offering this suggestion and that, tweaking the connection software, upgrading firmware, blah blah blah, but honestly, how hard does it have to be to get my wireless network up and running.The D-Link DI-614+ has since worked like a charm. Easy to setup. No dropped connections. Seems like it works fine with my Centrino.
I had been wanting to try some nice in-ear headphones for quite a while, but never wanted to cough up the money. But I did a bunch of research and settled on some ER6i to use with my new iPod....the included headphones are HORRIBLE. To my delight, these headphones were far better than I had even hoped.I used to fly quite a bit, and like to sleep on planes while listening to music. My Bose QC2s didnt allow me to lean against the window, but these do the trick. For the first few flights I took both the QC2s and the ER6i, and even did a ear-to-ear comparison--they sounded virtually identical. The isolation offered by the ER6is virtually match the cancellation the QC2s provide. However, the ER6is offer a lot more comfort and versatility.I can run with my ipod or sleep against a pillow with these headphones, and they were less than half the price of my QC2s. Definitely a great headphone.
This is good quality split loom and at good price. I found it to be much cheaper than many other similar products. The 1 inch diameter is great for my home theater system. I had a lot of stray wires and I wanted to tidy it all up. This did the job well. In one tube, I fit several 16 gauge speaker wires, 3 HDMI cables, and a few power cables and there was still room for more.If possible, I would recommend using Velcro or twist ties along with the loom tightly closed, and your cables looking as neat as possible. They can also be used to keep the wires off the floor. I find them to be superior to zip ties because going back to add or remove a cable is so much easier.
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!"
Arrived quickly and works great. High quality. Makes carrying my Nikon s550 easy and safe.
The product was exactly as represented and was delivered as promised. I will recommend to anyone I know looking to buy a marine GPS.
Lexar definitely makes the most reliable flash memory cards on the market. They are not as aggressive as Sandisk in marketing speed or as lowballing as PNY or Kingston (two brands definitely NOT to buy). But they are reliable. You can put them through X-ray machine a million times and Lexar cards will survive.This low-priced 2GB SD card is good for most digital camera users; you won't notice any delay. The only times when its non-super-fast speed raises its ugly head is when you try to shoot continuously. You simply won't be able to continuous-shoot at your camera's advertised speed. My estimate is teh fastest you can do is about 2 shots every 3 seconds; your mileage may vary because each camera has a different size of cache buffer (as well as write circuit). Again, the performance bottom line is: if you just take pictures one at a time, you won't have any problems with this card. Most movie mode captures are totally fine, too.Of course, if you buy a higher speed card, not only can you shoot continuously, but you'll also experience slightly faster transfer speeds when connected to Windows. This is esp. true if you transfer large files (e.g., a 3-minute movie file from your camera). So if you shoot a lot of movies in your digital camera, you might also want to consider investing in a faster card (which will likely cost over $110 at this time).Finally, I'd like to give out a bit of advice: always have at least two flash cards with you. Never "put all your eggs in one basket." Flash cards are delicate things and they *can* break, even if they are something as reliable as Lexar cards. So, for the same money, it's better to have two 1GB cards rather than one 2GB card. I speak from personal experience -- Murphy's Law has struck me way too many times.
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.
This antenna fails after limited use. I am on my fifth set! I use my Inno while running, so I require an external antenna. I have contacted Belkin and Pinoneer customer support multiple times and neither are interested in correcting the problem or even entertaining the idea that here may be something wrong with the product. I believe the antenna wire in the cord just above the rubber strain-relief next to the connector is breaking. I can manipulate my latest pair by putting pressure by pushing the wire into the strain relief in just the right way and get signal. Of course, this is not acceptable when using on the go. This is a very poor product. Do not buy. I wish there was a competing manufacturer!
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.
This CPU cooler is simply amazing!! It manages to keep the CPU at a low temperature, since it is ALL copper and at the same time also helps blow hot air out of the case. It does its job while making almost no noise. Fo those that would like too, you can also install an optional controller to set the fan at the speed you desire.Be a bit carefull intalling it, it is pretty big and you might get a little cut from the fins. Since it is big you really want to make sure you have the space in your case to fit it is.
Bought this in October for a trip to Ireland with my family and I could not be more pleased. I understand that the HC5 and HC7 versions are coming soon which offer 4 and 6 MP still capabilities and if you're in no hurry you've certainly nothing to loose by waiting, but get a high definition video camera! It will turn your video experience on its head.This camera has a ton of features - all the features that I could possibly desire in fact. One of the features I like best is the ability to place whatever menu item you use most on the first screen so it is readily accessible. I did this with exposure compensation for instance and it works great.The picture quality is simply beyond belief! The Wow factor is amazing. Everyone who has seen the videos this produces is amazed at the quality and you will be too. It does suffer from image degradation with less light, but come on! This is to be expected. I actually thought it did quite well.If you take nothing else from this review take this: get yourself a high definition video camera as soon as you can. You will never even consider standard definition again. Don't let another memorable occassion pass by without recording it to hi-def.I highly recommend this camera or one of its siblings!
GET A FILTER! If not this one, a cheap one. They typically clean easier than the camera's lens and are much cheaper to replace if they get scratched or even cracked. I actually noticed a small crap/chip in the corner of my filter I suspect happened while I was exploring some old building. I probably bumped the lens into something hanging low. It's nowhere that'd show in a photo, but it goes to show how such damages could occur unnoticed.People complain these filters are difficult to clean. Yes, they are a bit sticky with the coating and all, but if you have a brush or true microfiber cloth, they clean up quite easily.I also saw the true advantage of having multi coated filters during the lunar eclipse. I tried using one of my other cameras with a cheap UV filter, but it had a horrible glare from the brightness of the moon. I switched to the Nikon which had this filter and there was no glare to be seen.
I am training for a marathon and while I love the single cord design, the headset is not adjustble and after 30 minutes of running, the ear pieces have become unbearably painful. I have a relatively normal sized head for a man and have tried stretching the headpiece, but I have gotten to the point where i am going to have to try another set.
I purchased these headphones on the strength of several reviews stating that the sound quality was very good - the noise cancelling was not part of my purchasing decision. That being said, these are the first noise cancelling headphones I've ever really experimented with, and they're pretty good at that, with the amp turned on. Problem is, the dynamics of the sound itself bad. Everything sounds flat and, as another reviewer put it, muffled. I just wanted a good-sounding, comfortable set of cover-the-ear headphones for my zune and my computer, and I'm disappointed with this purchase.
Got my Zen V Plus right before Christmas, and I have to say that this is one of the coolest products I've ever owned. The FM Tuner (which iPods don't have) is such a great add-on to this little mp3 player.I can listen to my favorite tunes all day long, and still catch up on local news and music, NPR, live sports, etc...5-stars from this happy customer!
I was disappointed when my previous Sony 5 Disc CD player only lasted a couple of years. Because of the reviews this changer received I decided to try the Yamaha brand. I've had this a couple of months & have been extremely happy with my decision. It was delivered within a week of my purchase. Very easy to hook up & I like all the controls on the front panel, so you don't always have to use the remote. I do plan to upgrade my amplifier this year (currently using my old one). I would recommend this to anyone who wants to listen to CD's. Great changer at a great price.
...and this 9 inch TV/VCR Combo is a good reason why. Thanks to the HQ circuitry VHS tapes look remarkably good. Basic television viewing is equally impressive via 181 channel digital synthesized tuning. The 2 head VCR has a 6 event/1 month timer and quick rewind. This unit also includes audio-video jacks, auto clock set, a headphone jack and V-chip parental control. It comes with a full-function remote.
I love this camera. The images are so crisp and clear. The image automatically flips when the camera rotates...just be careful once you upload because you will need to rotate 180. The only downside I have noted is what I read prior to purchase. there isn't a battery life indicator. The battery has, however, lasted forever. It has been several weeks since I have charged it.
This lens does three things very well: (1) Macro, (2) Portraits, (3) Action. The image quality is great. The focus, while very fast and accurate, has some idiosyncrasies.(This review is based on an 11-day rental of this lens. I used the lens on a Canon 7D.)The macro works as specified. The lens is 9.4cm long, focussed at infinity. When you focus to 1:1 (about 25cm from the focal plane), the lens is 14.6 cm long. This puts the object about 9.5 cm from the front of the lens. With the hood on, this is likely to cast a shadow on the object (the hood is then about 6cm from the object).This lens works quite well as a portrait lens. But at f/2.8, it does not give the extreme depth-of-field selection that you would get on a faster lens. (In my opinion, that extreme DOF is a specialized effect.) But f/2.8 gives a very pleasing DOF: In my test shots, the subject was 3m away, and his face was in focus, but the dishelved hair on the top of his head was blurry.The big surprise for me was how well this lens works for sports. In the local high school gym, I was able to get several excellent action shots during a basketball game. The focus is really fast! I had several shots where the ref jumped in front of the camera just as I was taking the picture and every one of these bad shots was perfectly in focus. (Of course, there is nothing easier to focus on than the black and white stripes of a ref's shirt.) Overall, I'd say that this lens produces more in-focus, usable, action shots than my Nifty Fifty (Canon EF 50mm f/1.8).More on the focusing.- When you throw the focus limit switch, so that it can focus more normally, it stops focussing at 0.5m. With the switch set to "FULL", it does a lot more hunting for focus (on my Canon 7D). This is especially true as you get close to 1:1.- It does not seem to obey completely the focus point selection made in the camera. It looks like it might only miss by one (that is, instead of the chosen point, it might choose an adjacent point).- The manual focus ring works very well--I have used it a lot while doing MACRO shooting. Manual focusing while the motor is engaged is slow (duh), but with the motor disengaged, IMHO the focus is a little loose.The lens itself is very pretty on the camera. It has a shiny gold ring on the end (as if it were made of actual gold).I cannot/should not comment on the image quality--I am not qualified to do that. However, no user review is complete without the words "tack sharp".There. :-)Pros:- Excellent IQ- Excellent Macro capabilities- Excellent focus speed and accuracy- Very good portrait lens- Appropriate priceCons:- Coordination of focus point with my Canon 7D was not perfect- It focus-hunts rather badly near the 1:1 macro point; manual focus is warranted for this situation- The lens-to-subject distance at 1:1 is short (approximately 9.5cm)- While 2.8 is quite useful, for portraits, a little bit of DOF reduction (to, say, f/2.0) would make this lens down-right incredible.Conclusion: I may have to buy this lens.
I looked at quite a few micro stereo systems before purchasing this one, and one of the overriding factors in my decision was the excellent reviews given it by other Amazon customers. I live in a studio apartment and this stereo fits perfectly on a bookshelf near my couch. It was very easy to set up. The sound is impeccable; I was able to tune in my favorite radio stations without even adjusting the antenna. It has all the power I need but sounds equally good with the volume turned low. When listening to an often-played CD by a jazz quartet, I heard for the first time one of the musicians humming softly to himself along with the music. I recommend the Panasonic SC-PM53 without reservation.
kind of duh, but hey, if you need to know, it help protect your lens...
I've had four or five wireless mice over the years, and this one is by far the best.Precision is most definitely the best I've experienced. It's still not as good as wired mice, but it comes pretty close and easily beats every other model I've had. [TIP: after connecting the mouse in Windows, use Control Panel -> Mouse -> Pointer Options to reduce pointer speed for better control. This is standard procedure for all wireless mice.]Battery life is great: I purchased the mouse in May, and it only ran out of juice at the end of November. Although the manual doesn't say it, it appears that the mouse does switch itself off after a period of inactivity, thus saving the batteries.The feel is excellent. It is slightly smaller than a regular-sized desktop mouse, but I've had no fatigue issues even though I have large hands. It's just about as big and heavy as needed to provide a comfortable, confident feel.The cons are few. The placement of back/forward buttons is not ideal, in my view: I prefer them under the thumb. It's no big deal though, as they are still easy to use with the index and ring finger (and it's good they're even there, as many wireless mice don't have them). One gripe I have is that it's unavailable with Bluetooth connectivity: doesn't matter much for desktops, but for my netbook I'll have to find something else!Overall, an excellent product.
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.
Bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it. It's a bit difficult to figure out how to use, but that's what the instructions are for. We haven't tried out the remote control yet. Sound is good and no skipping at all (reason we replaced our old cd player). Would definitley recommend.
I love this camera. It is compact, easy to use and the price isn't too bad either compared to other cameras with the same features. With the SD750 you get a bigger screen which you don't realize how much of a difference it really makes until you have it. I love that you can edit and crop your pictures right on the camera, and you can make unique black and white photos like the ones in some Halmark Cards where a single object is highlighted in color. The only bummer with all Canons in this series is that the SD card that it comes with only holds about 10 pictures. You are definately going to have to invest in a larger capacity SD Card. I picked up a 4G for $35 and it holds over 600 pictures. Just something to keep in mind.
I never write reviews, but my experience with this machine has inspired me to do so. The interface on this thing is so bad I can't even find words to describe it. Bottom line? I never use the thing because it's not worth my time to set it up to record. On the rare occasions I have invested the time, it produced a nice quality video. But I can count those occasions on one hand. Don't waste your time or your money.
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.
I couldn't believe that I actually decided to purchase these for an upcoming long plane flight for my almost 2yr old daughter. I thought to myself that this will just be a gigantic waste of money because no matter how well they are supposed to fit a toddler there was no way she was going to keep these on and would probably break them inside of 15 mins. WOW was I wrong! I could not believe what I was seeing. We tried them out at home the day they arrived and she sat and watched an entire movie without taking them off and she actually fought to keep them on all day. I couldn't believe it. The volume limiter is also a great idea since every toddler knows how to operate every single button on all electronics. I also have a 11 month old that when she saw her big sister wearing these of course she had to also and even though they are not designed for a child that small they stayed on pretty well. Of course she could not sit still too long.Bottom line I don't believe you could be disappointed with this purchase. They are inexpensive and they work. Of course on a plane trip with 2 kids even if they work for 10mins your happy.
I had to place my laser printers across the room from my computer. This cable works perfect. It's attractive with white finish and more importantly it works perfect sending data from my computer. All Belkin products are excellent.
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.
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.
If you compare all the ratings in the top 25, most of the HDTVs have 4 stars or above. I think the jump from SDTV to HDTV is so impressive that people are satisfied with their purchase. I've seen alot of TVs in the stores and I think most of the sets look great too. So knowing that many of the TVs already look good, I weighed other factors and prioritized them:1. Price - Stay under $2000.2. Screen size - At least 40".3. Burn-in - I know the new TVs have protection to minimize this, but I'm guilty of pausing my DVR, DVD player, and video games for a long time. So I was worried about the effects.4. Viewing angle - I have two sofas perpendicular to each other, so I can have horizontal viewing angles up to 160 degrees.5. Contrast ratio - I read that color contrast is more important than resolution when judging picture quality. That's probably why Plasma sets look so good, while having low resolution.After much research, I narrowed down to a Samsung 46" LCD, Sony 50" LCoS, and a Samsung 56" DLP. I really wanted to consider the Panasonic 42" Plasma because it looked great in the store, but I'm very concerned about the burn-in. The Samsung had a great viewing angle, and the flat panel was so sleek, but the lack of contrast ratio compared to the other sets really showed. The Sony looked really good and had much better viewing angle than the Samsung, but cost so much for the technology. So I decided I would go with the Samsung.There are a few drawbacks to DLP in general like: Smaller viewing angles, have to replace the bulb in 2-4 years for $300, deeper panel, pincushion/hourglass effect. But the benefits for this particular set outweighed the cons: 130 degree horizontal viewing angle, high contrast ratio, no burn-in, fast response time, large screen size, and most of all bang for the buck price.I've had the TV for a couple of weeks now and am very satisfied. I get all the broadcast HD stations in the Atlanta market using a cheapo indoor antenna I bought 10 years ago. I have DirecTV and SD looks good on some channels, and okay on others. I haven't tested out the 1080p capability yet, so I can't comment on it. The viewing angle is good for my living room, unless I am sitting on the floor. Overall, I am very satisfied with the product.This is unrelated to the actual product, but I just wanted to mention that the service was great with Amazon and the shipper. EGL delivered, unboxed, and placed the TV. I was very impressed that I got all this for such a great price.
This is just what we needed to charge various ipods during a long camping vacation. We are planning on driving half way across the country and back this summer. We have one ipod touch, one video ipod, two new nanos and a shuffle between all of us. I needed something that could charge while in the car and had an usb port opening so each kind of ipod could charge. Since we are camping we won't always have electricity and needed something that could charge in the car. This is perfect. I've already tried it out just driving around town a few times and it works well. I thought I was getting just the charger but it came with a self winding cord with a usb attachment on one end and a regular ipod charger connection on the other, it also had a charger piece that plugs into any outlet. Great deal for the price.
I am an avid photographer who has tried many cameras. I have found this one to be one of the best, if not THE BEST, point-and-shoot cameras around. I got it as a gift 3-4 years ago, and I'm still lovin' it. I'll probably buy another one if this one ever dies on me (hopefully no time soon). Excellent job, Samsung!!!!!!
I purchased this Nuvi 360 from Amazon after extensive research and comparison to comparable products, specifically the Tom Tom 910 at the forefront of my research. Unfortunately, my first Nuvi 360 arrived DOA from Amazon but they were very quick to issue a replacement and took the non-working device with absolutely no hassle! This GPS device has been pretty darn accurate with only a minor level of inaccuracy at a particularly tricky intersection. I would say that it is probably 98%-99% accurate with finding and directing from my experience but the recalculation is very quick and will correct promptly if a mistake is made. Portability, form, function and ease of use are all synonymous with the Gamin Nuvi 360. In addition, Gamin support has been excellent with any questions I have had with the various optional maps available. I am even using this product with a Mac and it has performed outstandingly considering Gamin has been slow to the table with a designated Mac interface for the Mapsource software.Intel based Macintosh +Parallels VM Software +Garmin Nuvi = Trouble free Navigation mapping. I purchased this to support our standard automobile maps used during North American road trips but was elated to discover that this will also be a plus while traveling abroad overseas when used with the optional European Maps. Don't walk but run and get one of these devices, as it is a tremendous navigational tool!!
This is a great device. It's easy to use, easy to carry and the 60 minute record time allows for plenty of great shots. The only minor problem is it's hard to see the display screen in strong sunlight.
I bought this on sale - $31 for 30 discs. It's a great deal for high quality discs. I use them for the xbox 360, and haven't had a coaster. I burn them at 2.4x so I honestly don't know how they fair at higher burn speeds.
I've used PNY in several computers and never had a problem with them. Provided you've done your due diligence in selecting the right form-factor and type, you'll not be disappointed by PNY-branded memory modules.
Cannot beat the price for the quality you get here. Sounds great with little to no leaking so if you need to keep quiet in a room you can still hear it fine. Best set of headphones I've owned. Product arrived quickly and included everything as stated.
You can tell by feeling the case that is solidly made. It has thick enough neoprene to really protect it, but is light enough to carry on a regular basis. The zipper on the top is great and will keep it nice and safe while closed. Highly recommended!
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!
Great product. Only complaint would be the bright LED light. Allowed my notebook screensave to function again as non powered USB hubs I tried interferred with ith.
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
Great buy for the price. i was loookin for sumthing cheap and good and found it. it is pretty big tho. but its good!
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.
I have used the powermid pyramid and the equivalent Radio Shack IR repeaters and they work only half the time. Your remote control must be within 8 feet of the IR receiver to even work close to half the time.The Next Gen. RF extender works as described. My equipment is in the basement and the remote works from all the rooms in the house.I did discover that the receiver should be placed very close to the equipment.The manual falls short in the English language department and I wondered why they didn't outsource writing it to an American company but the operation is so straight forward that this wasn't an issue.In researching this item I discovered that multiple IR LEDs can be paralleled of the single jack with a simple cable splitter.
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.
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 ordered the Presto 02811 model coffee maker last week and it arrived yesterday. I have been using the Michael Graves (Hamilton Beach) programmable coffee maker for about two weeks. It made a decent pot of coffee, but the flavor seemed watered down. Even when using the "flavor" button.When the Presto arrived yesterday I did a side by side comparison with my Michael Graves coffee maker. I put 8 cups of water in each coffee maker, timed how long it took to "brew" those 8 cups, measured the water temp at the end of the brew cycle, measured the water temp after 5 minutes, then measured the water temp after 10 minutes. Here are the results:Michael Graves:8 cups of waterBrew time: 7 minutesWater temp: 170 degreesWater temp after 5 minutes with the hot plate On: 165 degreesWater temp after 10 minutes with the hot plate On: 160 degreesPresto model 02811:8 cups of waterBrew time: 9 minutes and 21 secondsWater temp: 175 degreesWater temp after 5 minutes with the pot still plugged in: 175 degreesWater temp after 10 minutes with the pot still plugged in: 175 degreesThe Presto model took longer to brew, but the flavor was so much better. The sounds, and smells, coming from the Presto model reminded me of when I was growing up and the percolator models were pretty much all anybody really had. It was great stepping out of the shower this morning and being able to actually smell the coffee (no pun intended).The Presto isn't programmable. But, it's easy to get it ready the night before, just like I would in the programmable style, then simply plug in the Presto before I step into the shower. Then I unplug it, pour the coffee into my thermos, and off to work I go.I used the same coffee filters that I used with the drip coffee maker. I just poked a hole in the center so it would slide down over the percolator tube. And, I don't use electricity (however small the amount) keeping a digital clock/timer active.As a result of my unscientific experiment I will be using the Presto model as my daily coffee maker. The Michael Graves coffee maker will go back into the box, and be placed on a shelf in the garage, to be used when/if my Presto finally stops working. It's nice to have a backup in order to avoid those early morning coffee disasters.
I bought this modem thinking I could share my dial-up connection by attaching it to the Internet (WAN) port of my wireless router (Netgear MR814v2). As it turns out, that wasn't necessary (and I couldn't figure it out, either!) because the modem functions as a router by itself. This means that I didn't need the routing capability of my MR814v2. Instead, I gave the MR814v2 a fixed IP address, turned off its DHCP server and connected it to the ActionTec modem via a regular ethernet port. The ActionTec modem now functions as my DHCP server and routes its dial-up connection to all of my networked machines; including my laptop which connects wirelessly through the MR814's access point. It also eliminates the need to have a PC running just to use Windows internet connection sharing.The modem comes with interface software that is used to set it up and allows you to tell it when to connect, but I prefer the web browser based interface (type in the modem's IP address) which offers you the option to connect and disconnect from any computer on the network without installing yet another piece of software on all your machines.At first I was worried that the web interface didn't require me to login or otherwise check my identity. However, you can set the modem up so that each time you connect you have to enter your internet provider's password which is the same thing, I guess.Our family doesn't access the internet simultaneously, so I can't comment on the merits of being able to share such a limited connection.In terms of basic modem performance, the fastest connection speed seems to be a little slower than my previous modems (49Kbps v. 52Kbps)and for that reason, I could only rate it 4 stars. Still, it's a trade-off I am willing to make for the increased flexibility.
Everything's great... A great buy for only $180.Ipod dock w/ mic a bonus.Speakers are OK. Subwoofer is OK too.Huge 22" LCDNO dead pixelsEDIT: DEAD after 3 years :(Normal 6-8 hours/day usage....seems like capacitors are gone..only lasted 3 years....disappointed!
This is a great product. The battery came with a guide on how to calibrate the battery to get the most of out it. I followed the instructions and got about 4-6 hours of use after the calibration was done. I am extremely satisfied with this battery. The only complaint I have (although it is minor) is that the colour does not match that of the laptop ;however, this is irrelevant as the colour of the battery does not affect it's performance.Very Happy!
I had my choices narrowed down to the TomTom ONE XL and the Magellan Maestro 4040. It was a tough call but I choose the TomTom. In a nutshell, the TomTom is more designed to get you where you need to go and the Magellan is designed to tell you where you are and what's around you.The Magellan has more current maps and identifies the roads that appear on the screen. The TomTom has fairly current maps but only identifies the roads you are approaching and a few adjacent roads.TomTom has auto-zoom where the faster you travel, the map zooms out. The Magellan has the zoom feature but nothing automatic. I like the auto-zoom because when your traveling interstates speeds, it's nice to see out ahead of you.I think the TomTom has the better screen, by a slight edge. The colors/contrast seem to be more pleasant. On the TomTom you've got various map colorizations where the Magellan doesn't. There's one map scheme on TomTom where the roads are outlined in black. It helps distinguish them from the tan background.Tap the screen on the Magellan and you can scroll around the map. Tap it on the TomTom, you go to the menus. What I'd like to see is a menu button and if you tap on the screen, it tells you where your tapping (i.e. road name).Reception on TomTom and the Magellan was great and the screen refresh on the TomTom was slightly better than the Magellan. The Magellan seemed more choppy where the TomTom was smooth.Magellan can double as a speakerphone and the TomTom has the PLUS services.While I would like TomTom to allow you to show more road names, in the end, this didn't justify the price difference of the Magellan (about $100). I think if you combined these two devices, you'd come close to having a perfect GPS unit.As they stand, I think the TomTom has a slight edge mainly due to it's screen clarity, redraw/refresh rate, and auto zoom (the various voices you can choose from is a nice touch too).TomTom, if you're listening on the next map update, please allow us to see road names on any road that appears on the screen! A menu button would be nice too and as an alternative, allow us to tap/identify the roads.
I have used these headphones before and they're great. They loop over the ear and stay put when you turn your head! What more could one want? I own three pair: one for my Kindle, one for my laptop, and another for my netbook. Don't know what I'd do without them.
Purchased as a gift - the person who received it likes it a lot. When we installed it, it seemed a little bit simple. Seems like the Windows interface could be more integrated. That said, she's doing some wonderful (and fun) work with it.
I was an early, frustrated adopter of the A.T. Cross-Pad. The concept was intriguing, and the engineering was an interesting combination of traditional paper, special ink and handwriting recognition software. Where that product fell short, in my opinion, was the painful and frustrating sessions in which you attempted to train the software to recognize your handwriting. A second barrier was the serial interface (USB was on the horizon at the time, but not mainstream). I wrote off the technology (no pun intended) at the time after failing to find a use for the technology, so when Logitech introduced the Personal Digital Pen it seemed time to give technology another chance.The Logitech Personal Digital Pen makes no claims to transform handwriting into text, which was a major selling point for me. I wanted to scribble notes and get them into a computer in the easiest possible manner. The USB interface that is included makes this easy - merely set the pen in the holder and everything you wrote on your pad is quickly in your computer and faithfully reproduced (in my case, near-illegible handwriting and all). The pen has 2 MB or RAM and can hold approximately 40 pages of notes before you have to upload it to your computer.Up to this point I was pleased with the device, but did some quick math and discovered that the cost of owning the pen was high - it only works with special electronic pads that are relatively expensive. Currently there are two manufacturers for the paper (3M for the PostIt Notes and Mead for the writing pad). Logitech does claim that any electronic pad that is marked with an "Anoto functionality" logo will work.The show-stoppers for me, and the reasons why I returned the product were: (1) the pen's software required Internet Explorer (I have it completely removed from my system for security reasons), and (2) also mandates the use of Microsoft's .NET framework (I have privacy and security concerns about that). However, if you use Internet Explorer and are already using the .NET framework with applications such as Hotmail, MSN, etc. you shouldn't have the same issues as I with this aspect of the product. If you can live with the total cost of ownership that is imposed by the requirement for special electronic paper, you will find the Personal Digital Pen to be a handy tool and a great value.
After having to throw away my last percolator after only 6 month and learning about regularly occurring heater failures among various manufacturers, I made this purchase with a high degree of skepticism. I am happy to report that after a couple of months of daily use, it is working very well. The coffee is consistent and I find minimal grounds despite not using a filter.From a design perspective, the spout is placed so that pouring doesn't interfere with the grinds. The top opening is wide enough to accommodate my scoop, an improvement over my last percolator. The stainless steel is a little thin but that is a price trade off that I can accept. But I do have to mind some of the edges when washing. If suggesting a design modification, I would ask that those areas be rolled.Now I have to see if it stands the test of time or find out that all the manufacturers buy the heater from the company that seems to be responsible for so many failures.
This product is great. Hide all of your electronics for a streamlined look, and continue to use factory remotes. The plug and play design makes set up nearly effortless.PROS: Easy setup (works out of the box)CONS: Size and shape (slightly larger than desired, not an easy hide)
This will teach me to read the amazon.com reviews before buying anything. This unit refuses to read discs (commercial and handmade) literally nine times out of ten. I am a West Wing addict like one of the previous reviewers; I bought this because my old DVD player didn't want to read my West Wing DVDs and I figured it was time for an upgrade. I also test-drove it with The Ten Commandments and several other discs that I know for a fact are the right format and in good working order. Repeatedly, they digitized and froze up.Using the DVD-RW disc that comes with the unit, I made a test recording last night by transferring a couple hours' worth of material from a homebrewed VHS tape. It played back fine; imagine my surprise tonight when I put the disc in and was first told there was a "disc problem", then that it was formatting the disc and erasing everything I'd put on it the previous day! Imagine if that had been something irreplaceable instead of a mere test recording.I haven't even gotten started. I'm fairly tech-savvy and I do not expect to be spoonfed; however, I do insist that things work with a minimum of fuss. That there is no one-touch record feature for making DVD-R recordings straight from television, I can (sort of) understand; you have to take time to program in how long you want the recording to be, at what speed, &c.;, &c.;, &c.; Maybe this is normal for DVDs. But you also have to do this for the VHS, because on this unit, everything is run from the menu. You can't just sit there watching television and make spontaneous, impromptu recordings (say, of historical moments such as a major newsflash) in which you decide where a recording begins and ends. You are not in control.Did I mention the freezes? I've lost track; enough, perhaps, to start a new ice age. Take the disc out, wipe it carefully, put it back in, and after a bit of stammering the screen turns a gorgeous shade of green. Pull out the plug, put it back in, how many times do I have to do this? Fortunately, I still have my receipt.Please, save your money and buy something that works.
Easy to use. I just wanted to save space so replacing regular size DVD boxes with these was simple. Just had to fold the sleeve. One was not made properly though
Great sound from this system, matched with the HK AVR 247 Receiver. This fills my room (32' x 17') with excellent sound. The mounting brackets to the wall are nice, but removing the speaker from the mount can be tough, I snap off a locking tab off a mount rendering it useless. The speakers look great with the black high gloss finish; the subwoofer gives amazing low end sound from my music and movie collection.
At the beginning, I did take some good portraites with this camera. But after 13 month and 800 shots, the following problems emerge:1.the on/off switch doesn't work.2.the camera can't read CF card.3.meter overexpose.4.loose focusing.Cost to fix them? $250.00If you are professional or serious amateur photographer,Don't buy this camera just because it's cheap.
I see a lot of people complaining about clogging up ink jets...I wonder if they know that you should actually turn an ink jet printer off if you aren't going to use it for a few days. It seats the cartridge properly. I have had no trouble with that.I've had my printer for 2 years and it works just fine, even on photos. It's really been a bargain for the price! I print my photos at 360 dpi, works just fine.
This product did not work through a wall for me. I tried several times and, unless mine was just DOA, I could not close the closet door and get the unit to pick up the remote's signal through the wall. I sent this back and bought a Sanus product that feeds through the wall and attaches a small device to TV frame. The Sanus one worked perfectly.
I bought this printer on recommendation from my dad, who says that the BJC-2000 is the only model they use where he works. (It also helped that I was able to buy it about thirty dollars cheaper when it was on sale here.) Yes, the printing is a little slow, but the quality is great! I also like the fact that I can get ink cartridges for less than ten dollars (Canon brand even)! My &quot;other&quot; printer is a Compaq that came with my computer, but I about croaked when I had to replace the cartridges. Just getting one black and one color cartridge for the Compaq costs about sixty dollars!! Sheesh! At the price this model, the Canon is, it practically makes it a disposable printer. I'll be very satisfied if it lasts even ONE year... because I'd spend double the price of a new Canon BJC-2000 just for cartridges for the &quot;old&quot; printer.
Perfect replacement toner for my Dell 1700 LaserJet. Installs in seconds and prints as expected.
Worked well for about a year, then the sound jack failed because of known connection problem with the solder joints on the circuit board where the jack is under constant pressure from plugging in the headphones. Sansa should fix this defect. This is kind of important with a listening device!
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 !
How can you go wrong with a price so low. They're good for both parents and kids to use. Not to mention they're easy for young kids to operate! Keep in touch.
If you are looking to buy this product, chances are because of its relatively cheap pricing and that its a space-saver with its thin case. It gets the job done and the price is great but beware that because of this, it makes for a fragile case and the cover gets scratched pretty easily! You have been warned.
for the money this is the best cd/mp3 palyer you can get. i've had no problems and its lcd screen is very good and plain. i read other reviews that said they had problems with the quality after recording the mp3 format, not mine. one draw back is you run thru batteries like mad, oh well.
for the price it's hard to beat this for smaller laptops. it could use a few more smaller compartments to organize things, but it's good enough for the price i paid.
This is a very good DVD player, has all the posible outs for video signal (composite, s-video, component), and beside has one L&amp;R out for sound, and six more for the multichannel Dolby Digital Format (Left, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, Center and Subwoofer), plus the digital out in two formats (coaxial &amp; optical). Mine had 8 months, and there's no one problem yet. The only thing that I missed is the DTS decoder: I can only hear the movies in the Dolby Digital Format, not those with DTS. If you need both decoders, buy the DVD-RV61 from Panasonic.
I was looking for a reliable speaker system and dock for my ipod classic. This system provided everything I wanted at a FRACTION of the price that Apple was charging. The sound is not Bose quality, obviously, but it's good. The system is ideal for work because you can plug the speakers into your computer and stack them to save space, but the volume goes so high, I acutally only use one speaker so I don't disturb the people around me. I've had my system for over a year now with no problems. I originally intended to upgrade the speakers after a while, but I can't see the point anymore. Great value.
+++ On the plus side, the Sony D-E561 has decent battery life running on just two AA batteries, and the ESP feature manages to keep the music going even when the player is shaken for up to 15 seconds. This is great for anyone who has to do train and bus hopping, but I doubt whether it would stand up to jogging `round the park.The resume feature that is becoming popular on many portables is also interesting. If you stop the player (with the "Resume" function activated), the player memorises the exact spot that was being played, and begins from there the next time the play button is pressed, as long as the lid is not opened in between stopping and playing.It's a slim, attractive design, with buttons just below the display on top of the player. At first I thought this was a nuisance, but then I realised that if you hold the player in your hand, your thumb practically falls on the buttons, and after a few minutes, you don't even need to look at the panel to know which button is which.The programming functions are straightforward, if you follow the simple manual. If you've owned a Sony Discman previously, you won't need to re-learn anything - the programming seems to be like that of its predecessors.The MegaBass functions are good for some music, but ruin others - you be the judge. There are two levels - both seem to lower the midrange while boosting the bass and also the treble to some extent. The second, higher level is not that useful, since it tends to overdrive the headphone amplifier on occasion. Dropping the volume clears the distortion in those cases.- - - On the minus side, the headphone amplifier is a bit weak - my previous Discman was Sony's D-4 (now 12 years old, and still going), which had a hefty amplifier, and could handle driving many higher-quality headphones comfortably. This one seems to struggle most of the time when I use the Sony MDR-V6 headphones that I also purchased from Amazon at the same time as the Discman. The V6's are fantastic headphones, but not for this unit - they're a bit too power hungry.As for the headphones that come with this unit - toss `em. Actually, pull off the foam earpads, then toss them. The earpads fit some of Sony's older headphones reasonably well. Just know that you should either already have a good set of phones, or factor in the cost of a good set when buying this player. I've settled on using the MDR-51 phones that came with my Sony WMD-6C Walkman.Plugging in a cable to the "Line out" jack shuts off the Mega Bass functions, so if you're feeding the sound to something else like a cassette recorder via the Line Out jack, you won't benefit from the Mega Bass functions.**This is not mentioned in the manual! Shame on you, Sony!**As a bonus, the unit that Amazon shipped me was metallic blue, not boring silver as in the picture on the website. All in all, for the $99 that I paid for it I shouldn't complain. It's a pretty good player.
After several attempts to sync my Ipod shuffel I decided it may be the cord that was bad. It would charge, but the computer would not recognize that the Ipod was attached to sync it. I didn't figure I had much to lose by ordering a new cord and it worked perfectly.
I have been very happy with this camera. It is easy to use, feels good when holding it, and takes great pictures. The printer dock has been great! Great quality of pictures plus the ease of printing them off when you want to!
we decided to buy this product instead of the more expensive trv22 or trv33 as we weren't particularly impressed with any of their digital camera capabilities. Initially, my wife and I were looking for the ideal digital camera-camcorder combo and came to the realization that such a product is impractical, expensive and technically limiting (still capability in camcorders is limited to 2 megapixels). So, we decided to spend our money wisely and opted for a camcorder that has great camcorder features (light, compact, records in near darkness, great lens, good battery life, miniDV format etc.)By saving $100-$150 on this model (vs. the trv 33), we were left with extra cash to buy a decent digital camera.The one complaint I have with this camera is that the LCD screen is a bit small. However, I've seen the 3.5'' LCD screens and they aren't all that better either. In the end, this wasn't a big factor for us and the features for the price was compelling enough for us to choose this model over the other Sony/JVC models.
This works very well and seems to recognize all my devices. In short, you have me walking through my place with a remote control just turning things on. Only complaints are:- I wish it would recognize more than one room. I seem to have a choice of just watching TV - but if I walk into my bedroom - I can't tell it to turn on the TV in there without telling to shut off the other one. I believe this is called "Zoning"- A little more freedom with the special macro setup.Other than that, I would keep this item.
I looked for this particular one for my wife's daughter as I have the same one and it holds every thing we need for the Canon Camera. Shipped fast, and well worth the price.
After leaving my laptop on all night setting on a leather ottoman, I became aware of how much heat is generated. I have some geek type friends who work on computers and they all recommended a cooler. I went with the Antec after the recommendation of one of my friends. It absolutely eliminates the heat problem. The feed-thru USB port works great and doesn't cost you a connection point. My laptop is a 15.4 inch model. The Antec unit is perfect for this size. I would not change anything about the unit. It is an excellent value.
Very easy to put on and use. It serves it purpose of protecting my lens. I have always been happy with this product.
It's locked up a few times in the year I've had it, but it's a matter of a simple reset, no data lost. great controls, great sound. I never use the movie or pictures functions, it's a waste on a tiny screen. I use the AM/FM sometimes, and the main advantage is the file formats it supports as opposed to the limited iPod.In addition, you can pull all your music back off the player, if you have recently wiped/reinstalled your computer and lost your collection. It's a handy backup.
I was thinking to install DVD system worth 2k for my BMW but after testing and playing with this device, I definately think this is a perfect alternative for a quarter for the cost.
It states clearly in the warranty policy that liquid damages are not covered. Therefore, the waterproof nature of this camera is disclaimed and not covered by the 12-month manufacturer warranty. It seems from the failure rate of users ~20%, that this product is quite a gamble without an additional warranty.Bottomline: you buy this camera AS IS with regard to its waterproof features.
I've had this for about 6 months now and have seen no problems. Works great.
I have purchsed this HP 23 ink cartridge twice on Amazon; once on May 11, 2012 from Meher Enterprises, Inc and March 7, 2012 from Trinity Fusion Enterprises, LLC. I cannot be sure but based on the exact same defect of the cartridge it would seem this is the same supplier. Perhaps changing the name they do business under. If not that, then both aquired the cartridges after failing quality control at HP. I have never had an issue with the print quality of an HP ink cartridge purchased at a local office supply store. The problem is only a faint reddish color comes through. I had documents to print and could not wait re-ordering online. I bought at STAPLES. The ink color was perfect. In fairness I did get a refund from the March order sold by Trinity Fusion Enterprises, LLC. Not wanting to be without backup ink I ordered the ink cartrige again from Amazon in May but this time from Meher Enterprises, Inc. July 5th it was time to replace the cartridge with this one from Meher Enterprises, Inc. Once again only the faint reddish color printed. I went through all the proper printer maintenece to attempt to get the ink flowing properly to no avail. Now the worst part; I had to return the cartridge in JUNE to get a refund! So I am out the money for this purchase. I will NEVER, EVER buy ink again from anyone on Amazon. Go to Staples and sign up for their rewards card for ink & recycling discounts. You'll be better off.
I bought this model couple of months ago and I have been constantly using this whenever I am out of town. I think it has a very good combination of various features offered by Garmin. The most useful thing I find is street names. It is kind of easier to navigate with all these street names being spoken out of your gps, than only the directional instructions. This also makes you more familiar with the area and it becomes easier to recollect things (street names, restaurants etc.) when you visit similar places later on. I don't know if the photo feature is really useful in a gps, but I think bluetooth connectivity adds a good functionality to it. This model is so thin and light that you can easily carry it in your pocket. The time required to acquire satellites is pretty less. So overall it is an awesome product to have, especially when you are out of your home town and when you need offhand planning. Go Garmin!
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 have only had this drive for a couple days, but I can say that I am pleased with it overall. I am using it with a laptop on a comapct desk, so the fact that it stands vertically (w/included stand) helps with space consevation. The Dual-Layer DVDs that it can create are wonderfull for storing lots of home videos, pictures, and in most cases 2 full movies. The included Nero software is very user friendly, so you'll be making relatively professional looking DVD home movies (complete with custom menus and options) in no time.I only have 2 things to complain about on this package (one on the unit and one on the software), and they are just nit-picky little things.1. UNIT - While the unit itself is fairly attractive (silver & black case w/blue LEDs), it is rather flimsy. This is not really an issue as long as you are careful moving it while it is running. Without thinking, I grabbed the body by the sides while in its vertical position. This caused the top of the case to bow in and hit the drive spindle, resulting in an awful grinding noise. While this incident had no affect on the unit or its current process this time, I could see how it may in future careless occurances. Not a big deal. Just don't be clumsy like me.2. SOFTWARE - Again, not a big problem, just an annoyance. I am running this program on what the box calls the preferred sytem specs for best performance. While creating a 2 hour (4.07 GB) DVD movie with basic menus only takes a few minutes, the processing time before it writes takes a long time. After you hit the "Burn" button, the total process progress line says that the time remaining on the project is a little over 4 hours. The actual time it takes to write on the disc is a little more than an hour (this is a pretty fast drive). The other 3 hours seems to be taken up by conversion, encoding, processing, etc. My guess is that this would take a lot less time on a faster system. Read the "System Requirements" for the software on the box. I suggest having at least the "Reccomended" specs to have a pleasent experience. If you only have the minimum system requirements, I would be prepared to settle in for the long haul for each project.Also, I bought this in store at Staples for a hundred and thirty-nine bucks. Much cheaper than anywhere else I saw it.
These headphones, like the Philips shs420, essentially remove any bass whatsoever. Not even pushing the speaker portion more into your ear, which should not be necessary, does nothing
I've been using this mouse for almost a year and have not had to change the battery. When not in use, I either turn it off or store the USB adapter in the slot and that turns it off. The response is great. My hands are small and it is very comfortable.
I played with this little thing for a week before I returned it. Having a portable MP3 CD player has been on the top of my wish list for years, and although the wish has finally come true, a few little elements leave some to be desired.The display pushed my patience into a wall. The characters are much bigger than they should be and the scrolling speed is excrutiatingly slow. And what's up with those little dancing guys at the little bottom of the display? Excess usage better utilized to display more information.I'd also prefer to see more information displayed on the screen, preferably more information off the ID3 tag and the bitrate of the song.But, the device works, and it works well. Sound reproduction was top-notch and the included headphones were excellent.
This is a great TV with great quality. One of its flaws is that the housing of the lights in a DLP TV cause the runners on the bottom of the TV to "smile" at you, but just a little. Not noticeable unless you have a ticker running. Only has 2 AV inputs, I wish it had a couple more. Great TV otherwise.
This router is absolutely fantastic! At first I was having all kinds of trouble because my DSL connection uses PPPoE with dynamic IP addressing. What was happening was after a varying amount of time, my DSL provider (Earthlink) would change the IP address during my session and the router is not able to recognize the change and therefore, it hangs. You then have to unplug it and reboot your computer. I have read about other people using PPPoE with dynamic IP addressing having the same problems. It was getting frustrating. After messing around with this router for several days, I have finally discovered settings that alleviate this problem. I'm sure many people will find this helpful, and it will save you a lot of aggravation if you are using PPPoE with dynamic IP addressing. First off, you need to flash the latest firmware to the router. You can download the firmware at the Linksys website Make sure you have at least Firmware version 1.36 or higher. In the web configuration utility, enable Connect on demand, and check the Keep Alive box. Now, here is the most important part! Set the idle time to: 9999 minutes. It lets you login to your DSL provider and keep the same IP address for over a week. Try it out! Maybe this tip will work as well for you as it did for me! This router is fantastic and the speed is incredible! It is the best router you can get for the price in my opinion. Even if you don't know the first thing of networking, you can figure it out, it really isn't as hard as you imagine it before you purchase it. Once you have it, it seems to explain itself, and is extremely easy to configure. A great device to add to your office or home network. Definately 5 stars!!
High-pitched whine, lots of static and hiss, low power and a tendency to distort what sound did get through - no thanks. The AirPlay is a very cute little unit and I really wanted it to work, but its sound quality is terrible and I exchanged it for a Griffin iTrip.The iTrip is not perfect, but it works much better for me than the AirPlay - the iTrip has enough power to play clearly through my car stereo, as well as the boomboxes in my house.I recommend trying both the AirPlay and the iTrip to see which one is best for you - the reviews are split between these two most popular low-priced iPod transmitters.
These work exactly as expected. I tested data transfer speeds with and without the extension cable and there was no difference. Simple plug and play. They say not go longer than 10 feet for low speed devices and 16 feet for high speed devices. For kicks I plugged two cables in for a total of 24 feet (4 foot external hard drive cable plus two 10 feet extensions) and there was no speed difference or loss of data. If you need an extension, these work perfectly.
Although the router only came with a basic quick-start guide and a Setup Wizard CD that wouldn't run on Windows 95, it got me on the net W/O wires in about 5 minutes. The router talked to the &quot;Linksys Wireless PC Card&quot; without any configuration at all.I already had a switch in my house and a DHCP server in my cable modem, so I didn't use any of the routing/switching functions of the Linksys router, and it took me awhile (and a friend) to figure out how to bypass all the routing features, but once that was accomplished, the product worked great!Although signal quality indication on the laptop wasn't as strong as I expected, the card still functioned amazingly well, and game me wireless access anywhere inside my 3,800 sq. ft. 2-story home, and even worked on the opposite side of the street.IN SHORT - configuration of this router's advanced features can take a while to figure out, the documentation isn't that great (although there is a GOOD manual on linksys.com), but once you get it going, it is an impressive product, and well worth the effort required to get it going!
Didn't work for my digital cable box, decided to use it for my big Onkyo receiver. Had to line up the infrared with exact precision to get it to work, not all that happy. Wouldn't recommend. It does allow my Onkyo remote to work without aiming anywhere close to the unit itself, so it does have some function.
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!
Simple, direct, point and shoot. When I first handled this camera, I was struck by the boxy Retro shape. How unlike the rest of the digital camera field. The technical instrumentation is straight forward, the view area of 2.5 inches, the largest available was a selling point for this myoptic photographer. Having read some very positive professional photographic reviews and being an owner of a Leica film camera, I made the purchase solely based on Leica's reputation. I was not disappointed. Everyone who saw the first batch of photographs I took were astounded by the image quality and detail. The high quality Leica Vario-Summicron lens justifies the higher price.Having previously owned and used Nikon and Canon digital cameras which seem to get more complicated with every new model, this is the one I prefer over all others. There is no comparison when it comes to the final result.
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.
Not sure how you could be confused about where the jumpers go. A diagram is right on the drive, and the directions tell you exactly where and what to do. The MaxBlast software it comes with copied my original drive to the new one and the new drive is now my primary drive. All this with less then 15 minutes of actual work. The rest of the time was it copying all the files....
Just brought this nice little system home and I'm very satisfied with it. The price was right and the sound quality is better than I expected. No, it's not like a concert hall, but for ordinary listening music sounds like it's coming from a much larger system. All the components work well and it's a nice design.
ProsVery cheep price. I bought it from my local wallmart.Comes nicely packed in box.Manufacturer and good customer support. My enclosure did not have acoustic wool in it and the Manufacturer shipped me some via mail from Canada. Although i thought wool was not enough and i installed fibreglas wool i bought from home depo. Do google check handing instructions if you plan to use fibreglasConsThis enclosure does not have any bracing so dont power anything more than 600-800 rms in this.Please CHANGE the speaker cable provided with this enclosure. It seems the manufacturer intended you'll you use this for your guitar and they gave a tiny 20-18 guage speaker cable with it, which is not good or anything over 150rms sub. Upgrade to 16 guage or 400-500 or even 14 for 500-600rmsNotesYou can definitely fit 14 guage cable into enclosure inputs , 12 might work too. 10 guage wont fit and is not needed unless u plan to risk exploding it.
I have had this item for a week and it is the most unreliable piece of garbage I have ever used. I have had to unplug it from my computer after every call and reinstall and set up or I could not make another call. I went to D-Link and installed the latest drivers, but this still has not fixed the issues. This unit is a wast of time and money.
Pros: Great sound, probably the best I've heard in a headphone.Cons: Everything else.I mean, really. I was a little surprised to open up the box and see these headphones in there. They look more or less like something that is put together by a 12 year old. Cheap and nondurable is what came to my mind.Another issue i've had with them is that you cannot put the cord over your ear, which insures that the headphone will stay in. They look goofy when you have them in, due to the cable being almost always erect and sticking out. I don't understand why they weren't engineered to go over the ears. For this sum of money I believe these are definitely not worth it.Summary: They sound great, but everything else is surpassed by other headphones and better engineering.
After reading many of the reviews here, I made certain I had a V3 before begining. You can't specify V3 when ordering, but Amazon did send V3, it is printed on the outside of the box too. I had it set up and going in less than 10 minutes on an XP laptop, not a hitch. I did have the network set up already, with a Linksys Acces Point and an Orinocco silver card in the laptop. The problem with the Orinocco card was that I could not get it to work with the Encryption (wrong number of bits?). But I got the encryption working right away with the Linksys card.I give it only 4 stars though because the Throughput (measured with Qcheck) is only 2.5 MB, compare with 4.9 on the Orinocco, even when right next to the acces point. Strangely though, walking to the other end of the house gives weaker signal , but same throughput!
Stumbled across one of these in a the original (if somewhat beat-up) box at a local tag sale. Seeing that everything was all there (and still sealed in plastic) I really didn't have high expectations. I figured it must have been an un-wanted present and if it had been any good they would have opened it and at least given it a test run, but for .25 I took it home anyways.After reading the directions and giving it a quick wash & dry, I had my popcorn out and was ready to put it to the test. All I can say is that this thing is AMAZING! It popped almost every last kernal. It works alot better than those microwave bags, and the popcorn pops up fluffier and tastes so much better. We love this thing and use it on a frequent basis. I'm glad to find out they still make it and that I can find the pads for it without a problem at Amazon.
I have to honestly say that I don't know why everyone is giving this wonderful VCR such terrible reviews. This is honestly the best VCR I have ever had, and I have had VCRs of all prices, manufacturers, and models. The VCR is a fabulous price, the picture quality is always bright and sharp, and it has not given me a bit of trouble since I bought it. I knew that this VCR was perfect when I played a tape recorded on the RCA VCR in the living room. The RCA does not play nice with the other VCRs, and whenever I try to play a tape recorded on it in any other of my VCRs, the picture is full of ugly tracking, and the sound is full of crackles and pops. So, when I put a tape in the Sony that was taped on the RCA, the picture was beautiful, and the sound was crisp and clear. I can say without a doubt that this VCR can play any tape and make it look good and sound good. I highly reccomend this machine to anyone looking for a quality VCR.
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.
If you're looking for just one (1) flash drive go to Wally world and buy it....but make sure it's Kingston. What you'll get: (1)The best of the best in flash drives. (2) No waiting for shipment (3) A high price (but hey, it's only one). If you're looking for quantity, a LOW price and can wait a few days for shipment...Go with Kingston and Amazon. What you'll get: (1) The best of the best in flash drives. (2) A few days waiting for shipment. (3) A very low price. (4) A smile on your face. (5) A little smarter. You will not be disappointed with Kingston (or Amazon). Oh yeah, it will also make you wonder why you're still recording to disc.
I thought long and hard about buying this card, something about $149 for a sound card seems crazy to me. As I sit here listening to music and hearing sounds that I havent heard before in recordings that I have heard hundreds of times I wonder how I got it so cheap. You wont believe me till you spend the money to go and buy one. It is amazing to me the clarity even on recordings from the 50s and before that sound like the singer is on a stage right in front of you. The crystallizer is amazing, the equalizer does everything its supposed to. I teamed this with Logitech z-5300 5.1 speakers for reference. Like I said in the caption, BEYOND WORDS! Buy this card!
I purchased this item for my husband who never quits with thetaping of this and that--this rewinder is quiet and totally efficienta good buy.
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 this for my 16 year old son for a Christmas present. His previous MP3 (an iriver 5 gb H10) died more times than I could count. He wanted an ipod, but I refuse to give into the whole craze over a player that's over-priced and over-hyped. The Sandisk looks cool, it's small, has great sound, had a ton of features (many of which he's still learning to use), and is a great deal! It offers so much more than an ipod at a much better price point. Hey, if a 16 year old is impressed with it, that say it all for me. I might even buy one for myself because he gifted his H10 to me. Gee...thanks.
I have never had something delivered so fast. I ordered it Sunday and received it Wednesday with the fee shipping. My boss already had the camera and suggested I purchase it. Hers was so nice and the price was reasonable. I could have purchased a cheaper camera but wanted style and great quality so I paid more and it still wasn't expensive. Great Deal. I love Amazon!
I've owned several other earphones and headphones before I bought this. Sennheiser CX-300s, Skullcandy ($20 ones), JVC Marshmallows, RCA "Noise-Canceling" headphones. This blows them all away. The sound is very clear. Very adjustable, so I always get a nice and snug fit. They are open-ear headphones, so expect some noise leak at higher volumes, which was fine with me. They don't make your ears sweat like closed or in-ear head/earphones would. If you are looking for a nice pair of headphones and don't want to spend too much, I would recommend this.
Easy to use and offers a surprisingly huge amount of compression. You will want to use your ear and try not to go overboard, because it quickly gets out of control.I needed this pedal so that I could achieve a classic, compressed wet tone and use it in conjunction with the Dunlop Micro Chorus. There are people who use a lot more compression than I do - for me, it is a simple means to achieving that particular compressed/chorused tone so often found in progressive rock and metal music genres. This pedal does the trick. Another great way to use this pedal is to achieve a nice analog compressed lead tone, similar to Greg Howe's older tones from the early 90s.I would suggest avoiding this pedal if you use high output pickups. I would also suggest keeping this somewhat noisy compressor out of the effects loop. In front of the amp is fine - no noise, but in the loop, watch out!Overall, you cannot really find this pedal's equal when it comes to value for money. It is built to last and delivers a pleasant analog compressed tone. Exactly what I needed. It's a classic for a reason!
Article as describedsent within a reasonable timethe article complies with the data described at the time of purchase, the price is reasonable.
My wife loves this coffee pot. Its her favorite so far and we've been through quite a few as shee is an avid coffee drinker. The onlu thing it needs is self shut off timer set at about an hour. That would make it perfect. Makes a great. Cup, or twelve, of coffee!
I purchased this item for a Windows Vista Machine. There was no information regarding compatibility. It will work but you can only use the speakers to which it is attached. You can not use the pc speakers and the stereo speakers at the same time. You must first unplug the USB transceiver in order to use the pc speakers. Logitech has no updated drivers for Vista.
The cable works very well the price was right on the money I would. Buy another one if I need it.
I've had a pair of these Sony headphones for several years, and to put it bluntly...they suck! I do NOT recommend purchasing them because a.) the sound is lacking in quality, especially the bass reproduction, b.) with the exception of 'ear buds' I've tried, these are the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever worn.I would give these phones two, maybe three stars max, but I feel my review should offset the other reviews.The bottom line is: Save your money, and go with bettter headphones.
This is a great GPS used for last 3 years and no issues till now. Hands free calling works great. I would recommend this GPS to others also.
My husband uses this for his morning runs. He did not want to buy a new pair of shoes to use the Nike+, this case/strap works very well on any shoes.
Well built. pretty darn sharp (except when wide open). The perfect focal length on an APS-C sensor to equal the traditional &#34;normal&#34; lens.
Installed almost flawlessly. Range stunk though so I returned it and bought a Lucent Orinoco which has awesome range,
Do not buy this product. I want to give it zero stars. I used it in my new camera, successfully took a couple dozen vacation pictures, then had it go black with "Memory Card Error" showing on the screen. After lengthly communications with Transcend, and sending the card to them, the card was returned with the message "Non-Transcend Part". All attempts to recover the pictures have failed. Transcend was very helpful, but could do nothing with a card they did not make. This card is inexpensive for a reason! Beware! I eventually did receive a refund the seller and $3 from Amazon.
I owned the D40 for a little over two years before purchasing a used D70s in June 2009. On the internet I found there was little information comparing these two cameras and those that did all recommended the D40 over the D70 because of the larger screen and better jpeg quality straight out of camera. From my experience, the D40 is also noticably better at high ISOs and the auto white balance is a bit warmer.Despite these facts, I am very happy with my decision to swap to a D70s. The external controls make the camera a pleasure to use. It is quick to change ISO and white balance (including preset white balance and white balance fine tuning) and flash exposure compensation and flash mode, all without using menus. These make camera operation much faster. The matrix meter on the D70s is significantly better than the D40's. The D40 consistently overexposes dark-coloured objects (or pets!) leading to blown highlights in the rest of the scene, and exposure compensation continually needs to be applied. This isn't a big deal for still objects but for moving creatures you don't always get a second chance! Another big advantage of the D70s is the ability to autofocus with AF prime lenses. Since purchasing this camera I have bought a 50mm f/1.4 lens and it has replaced my 18-200mm as the lens I leave on the camera. The low-light performance of this lens far offsets the slight loss in high ISO quality of the camera. It also allows huge control over depth of field which adds a lot of interest and is a lot of fun to play around with!I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing a camera that was already long out of date, but for my needs it works perfectly! In fact, because of the D70s' meter, I'd choose it over the D80. For the price the D70s is going second hand, it's still a great buy today.
The AirPlay does what it is supposed to do but there is a high-pitched whistle when I use it in my car that is so annoying I don't even use it anymore. It doesn't matter what the ipod volume is or what station it's tuned to. While I suppose it would be good to have in a crunch, there has got to be a better way to listen to your ipod in the car.
these earbuds are a rather good buy. they stay in the ear very well and have a suprisingly good range. they are biased tward the high end just a bit, but have a pleasing sound overall. as stated by other reviewers, these are better than the apple earbuds, however, their design allows you, the listener, to hear everything it has due to it's sealed design. this means the earbud is much like a soft earplug, sealing itself so as to take advantage of the earbud's full range, while the apple earbud has a diameter far to large to fit in the average person's ear and seal. i believe they make little clips that go over the apple earbuds to give it a design like these sonys, but they cost about the same as these earbuds. a great buy.
Great mic for a home studio very durable and picks up well. A great buy for anyone who is looking for a dependable mic at an affordable cost. I found a rebate for another MXL mic on [...] for 50% off with free shipping by inserting promo code R150BLOWOUT at check out.
I recently set up the Hot Link Pro to use with my components in a closet. It works great. I have a plasma TV and do not experience any difficulty from stray IR/RF/whatever emissions. The IR eye picks up my remote signals from all angles of my wide living room.I had an issue with my Motorola cable box, but an email to Microsmith quickly resolved the issue. They replied quickly with the solution (turned out to be a Motorola issue where the remote is labeled on one side of the box but the receiver eye is on the other) and also gave me their telephone # in case I needed further assistance.Great product and great support.
Love this cable, couldn't buy one of this quality locally, but didn't realize how short it was, so I had to buy an extension to make it actually work with my system.
I love this camera! I love the customer service that Olympus provides. Once you register the product you receive emails telling you how to best use your new camera and little tricks to get the best pictures. The clarity and ease of use of this camera is GREAT! Highly recommend this camera.
This inexpensive filter provides excellent protection for my Nikkor lens, without any noticeable effects on image quality. Tiffen filters are consistantly good quality at a reasonable price.
The case works great, has an extra pouch for an extra battery and extra memory card. Stays clean for the most part which is good considering we take it with us often.
This is an incredibly silent and extremely powerful PSU. What I found most amazing was its size. It is significanty smaller than most other 600W PSU's that I've seen. Best PSU I've owned to date.
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.
ITs a great camcorder but I dont know how to get it to work with windows movie maker. I put the video onto my computer but it wont let me improt it into the movie maker.... I hate the bundled softaware. Please can someone give me a way to do it and how to do it
Purchased my Flip Video 2 wks ago. Love it! Handy size, picks up sounds really well, fits into pocket or purse, sturdy, easy to download to computer - just plug it in; or to TV...looks even better on TV. If I could wish for anything that could improve it I would say I wish it had a little more zoom. Other than that, for the price and convenience it is perfect.
My Sony cordless hand held unit for Sony QuadraStation 2.4 was not working. This replacement battery was a great replacement for the Sony battery BP-T38 (DC 3.6v).
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.
I've had this model for several months and it works fine with commercially pressed CDs. However, it makes strange noises when it plays my home-burned CD-Rs. If you burn your own CD-Rs you may want to think twice before buying this model.
product didn't work - too inexpensive to return so wasted my money - it seems like need to buy it thru apple store
do not recommend this detector as if you leave it on your windshield for any period of time of inactivity, it takes several minutes in front of the AC vent before it cools down enough to start working again.
Length:: 0:05 MinsMisrepresentation;The cable on the left is the one shown in the add.The cable on the right is the one I received in my order.They sat a picture is worth a million word, I think this one really is.
Product arrived way ahead of schedule, brand new. Only problem is I haven't been able to use it for anything because I had to return the horrible product i purchased it for.
this is a great card it it fast enough for me for personal use of loading all my family photos. i have a new comp and camera and it works perfectly.
I read all the reviews I could on this little gadget and most of them were quite favorable. Mine would be, too, if it wasn't for one thing: when playing MP3s AND CDs, the thing &quot;cuts&quot; out constantly. I think many people describe this as skipping, but I think what is really going on is that the device is trying to read data into flash memory and is just running into some problem. I've tried burning CDs on different brands using different burners, and the result is always the same. Needless to say, it is very annoying to be in the middle of a song and have the music stop for up to 60 seconds, play again for a few seconds, and cut out again. This happens even when the player is sitting motionless on my desk.I've seen only a few other posts here and elsewhere where this same problem is described, so I'm guessing I got a bum player. I'll exchange it and hope the next one doesn't have this problem.If it weren't for this problem -- admittedly, a big one, because it makes the player virtually unusable -- I would agree that this is an excellent value.
Was unsure because some of the reviews were very critical. But when I hooked them up was blown away by the bass these things emitted. Sure the frequency range may throw the real audiophiles off. But the great bass and outside noise reduction makes the V-Moda Bass frequency earbuds one of the best values for the price. I've owned buds with a better frequency range as for as the highs go, but none with the amount of bass these provide.Almost like having a subwoofer stuck in each ear.
Let's get started. How the heck can you price these speakers at $30 or $50!? Speakers in the $50 and less price range distort, or produce crappy sound and dont give you the things the Mediamates do. With the mediamates you dont only get great spacious sound, you also get GREAT quality, nice design, up to 2 mixed sources and also the name Bose on your desktop. These speaker compare with the ones that used to be the best 2.1 speakers, the Klipsch Promedia 2.1(The Bose Companion 3 took its place). So if they have similar sound to those(in some cases better), then you aren't getting bad stuff and they are woth every cent. I see no other speakers priced LESS tha this that sound better... they will either crack, distort, sound "fake" or just wont go loud enough. 2.1 setups under $100 just suck completely... they have muddy bass. Dont listen to the ones trying to damage a great company's reputation. What the other user means by "REAL audiophiles" are crazy losers in ound that think as long as you got Universe Shaking bass you got great sound. You know what? Sound is not only about Bass? You need to hear it lifelike, clear and spacious.. of course with a lot of bass too, and that is what Bose gives you. With the mediamates dont expect room shakin bass, but expect desk-shaking bass. Bose makes research.. they take years to build their products. The result is a high quality durable product, with great lifelike sound and great customer support. If you think Bose is mediocre audio quality.. you need to fix your ears and your brain cause they arent working. Go to a Bose Store and youll change your view completely.. then "REAL audiphiles" will seem like the most stupid people in the world. Remember Great Sound must be expensive.. Bose isn't THX Certified.. and it isn't certified because it kicks THX's ass.Theres no other 2.0 setup better than this one, and there is no other 2.1 setup better than the Companion 3.
This item is a perfect compliment to my Cobra CB recently installed in my Hummer H3. The sound from the speaker is much clearer and louder than the unit speaker.
I bought these for our 2 year old before our vacation this year. With a long plane ride followed by a long car ride, I knew we would be in need of entertainment, and he's too little to fit in the ear buds we use with the older kids. These headphones are fabulous! They fit his little head and were comfortable enough for him to keep them on. And they adjust so they even fit me as I was trying to make sure they worked and weren't too loud. The volume limiter cable ensures that he can't turn up the volume too loud to hurt his ears - we definitely used this! Be careful, though, the volume limiter is small and could be easily misplaced. Beyond that, this is a wonderful product that I know we'll use again and again. Do I wish they were a little smaller to easily slip into my jam-packed carry-on? Sure. But it's worth it to make just a little extra room to know that my little guy will have something to keep him happy and quiet and comfortable during our travels. And he'll be able to carry them in his own bag, soon, so it's really a small price to pay. Thanks for a great buy!
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.
Bought this to protect my Nikkor 17-55mm F2.8 zoom. Have not been able to achieve the focus that this lens is stated to have. I took off the filter to clean and found that it is not optically clear - even looking through it, the view is fuzzy. I have been blaming my Nikon camera/lens for lack of performance (maybe I have some other issues) but for the first time, I can achieve photos with peoples eyes which look to be focused. This item is now in the trash!
The box is much smaller than I expected. That's not *exactly* the problem.The problem is if your tv has DVI, you have to go with a new DVI/HDMI cable. The jacks on the rear panel of this unit are so close together, if you try to use a DVI-HDMI adapter with a plain DVI cable, the adapter blocks the antenna input. This made me curse since it renders a DVI cable I already had useless, makes me have to return the adapter I bought, and forces me to buy the much more expensive cable I didn't want.Other than that, this is an EXCELLENT tuner. Locks weak signals very well. Nice user interface.
Good quality sound for the price. Nice looking and quality built. Back and Channel speaker are little big. Blah bl
Right when i got my nightvision device it was at 9:00 AM. I was mad, night time was a long ways away. So i went down into my basement. I closed the door and turned on my nightvision. There was a little bit of light coming threw the door cracks. I could see everything. And in the dark corners i would just push on the IR LED light (infrared light). I love this thing. I had a cyclops compact before, it was ok, it wasnt weather resistant. So i just went with the Exlorer. The Explorer has a rubberized case so if it where wet you would have a better grip, and it is more water resistant. I think whoever is deciding what kind of night vision they should get either the explorer or the 100% water proof ones. I like my night vision device alot.
Good item it seems strong and well made, crystal is hard, view thru it has no negative effects and fits the lens exactly
I'll admit, had I received one of these that worked I'd probably be quite happy with it. But unfortunately I am leaving the country tomorrow, I needed a new CD case, this one fit the bill, but I received 2 (I exchanged the first one and recieved a new one today) and both of them had loose magnets that would constantly get pulled out of their designated spots and stick to the other side. This obviously completely defeated the purpose of having a magnetic latch since nothing was holding the device closed anymore. I considered using gorilla glue to fix it, and that might work, but to buy a product and expect to do something like that is stupid.I will compliment how sturdy the case feels though and if it would just stay closed I'm sure it would have kept my cd collection very safe. So just be warned when you order this, you might have to exchange it a few times to get one that works well, so don't order this product if you're under a time limit.
This unit holds 10 gigs which is more than all of my 120 cd's. I put all my cd's on it, and also put all of my napster songs on it(about 600.) There is still room on this thing for more and if I ever need to I can upgrade for more space. This unit is great. I have to say that it is a little bulky, but the only other player that I saw that held this much was the ipod and for 10 gigs you have to pay more than twice the price(...) and I would also have to install firewire on my pc, which is about 40 for the card and the same to install since I am computer illiterate. I saw a 128 mb mp3 for like ...! This has more than 15 times the space and is ... dollars more. My archos doesn't skip ever though I don't do much running with it(I walk to school but that is all.) The software for the archos is soso, but winamp is a lot better so I use it. The headphones are (cheap) but they generally are, so just use a cheap pair of panasonic or sony headphones for like $... If you are looking to buy an mp3 player I strongly suggest this one.
The Canon EOS Rebel is one of the easiest to use cameras I have ever owned. The Automatic settings add functionality to an extremely versatile camera. Do you like to take portraits as well as sports or action shots without having to change cameras?If so, this is the camera for you. It is light and easy to store and can be carried for long periods of time without being bulky.I love it!!
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.
This scanner worked flawlessly out of the box with my new Intel Powerbook. It took only a couple of minutes to unpack it, take off the tape, unlock the transport lock on the bottom of the unit, polish the glass surface, plug in the USB cable to the computer and attach the power outlet.Installing the software was a simple insert the CD and respond to the screen prompts.Hint: After the software is installed and you run it the first time you will be asked at the bottom of the scan screen to identify (link) it with an "external program" - I would advice skipping the PhotoArc software installed by the CD and "link it" to your iPhoto application. Now when you make a scan it will be instantly installed in your iPhoto library. You can easily use the iPhoto tools to crop, clean, and organizae your photos.I have been using this with an OSX genealogy program (Reunion 9.03 and highly recommended).One limitation is that the negatives are for 35 mm only. If you have a lot of large negatives you will have to look at other options. However, the 35 mm negatives works alright but it is almost faster to scan just the photos.I have owned more expensive scanners but for $90 )including a free Amazon shipping promotion) makes this an excellent purchase.
I received one of these last Christmas as a present. very cool perfect for the canoe on the lake.which it was.pros. - it does work... fish are indicated, depth is indicated, features and weeds are indicated. it works as advertised and is a very effective toolCons - three big ones you should be aware of1. No way to tell what SIZE the fish are, the indication shows a school of 3 inch minnows the same as it does a 30" Chinook Salmon2. The long cord is annoying to deal with, aside from the inevitable tangles, it sinks like a stone drasticly lowering the effective distance you can get the finder to work from you, the manufacturer suggests using bobbers to float the cord. Thats fine for trolling or casting but when your trying to survey a hole in a stream or river it doesn't work very well.3. Water and this model of fish finder are apparently incompatible - third time out we were on a stream and the canoe tipped on a sweeper. Fish finder was in a ziplock butsome water managed to get in along the cord and into the unit. It stopped working after that. Basically if you drop the thing in water or even get a good splash expect it to stop working. I'd expect that for a cell phone or Ipod... you would think a fish finder would be somewhat water resistant given that it needs to work around... WATER!!!. Must be for those rare dry land fish you see in the supermarket. (BTW the Cell Phone which was completely immersed in the creek worked fine after it dried out, the fish finder still does not :( )
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. [...]
The remote control was easy to install in the wheel, and worked intantly connecting to my DVD. It's very small and the buttons are easy to use. It gives much more simplicity and flexibility to control the receiver. The only con is that sometimes it fails to react to commands, maybe by a signal problem, but then it starts working again.
These speakers have resisted admirable efforts to destroy them by My Denon AR888 (about 350 watts rms..just guessing). I`ve gone through three sets of RL front speakers now with blown coils. These guys keep going no matter what the input power! My last set were the Athena 100B`s..they lasted three days...I think?!! or maybe I was just hearing the JVC center speaker left over from My previous system (How has it managed to survive??!!). Anyway, So far so good!!Why do the manufactuers say 1200 watts when it is really 80...MAYBE.Divide the input (120 vac @ 2 amps..for an example) and divide it by two..and you get the close to th actual sound power (rms). The difference to this are high current(whatever that means) amps (Gallien Kruger bass amps),which operate at fairly high efficiency. Thanks, Roger
This tripod does exactly what I expected and wanted it to do. I bought it for my Kodak Zi8 camera and it works perfectly. I have only used it indoors and on flat surfaces.
This thing is fast and even smaller than I thought it would be. It's extremely light and the case seems very strong but also quite pleasent to look at. The only thing I can fault it for is the mere fact that it is made by the same company that made my horrible MyBook which overheated hourly until I finally stripped the hard drive out of it and stuck it in a new, better designed enclosure.
Normally I dismiss the teenage mentality that requires subwoofers to punch up its daily hip-hop diet. But the striking appearance, exacting technology, and rapidly dropping price of the Harmon Kardon iSub spoke above my misgivings.Six months later I couldn't be happier with my purchase. This is not a woofer that blows you away the instant you hook it up; rather it grows on you, much like sophisticated music.I love the total absence of any controls or switches, which reminds me of the audiophile purists who would never think of equalizing, altering, or doctoring the sounds on their vinyl records. And the sound is so pure and translucent--much like the unit's appearance--that it doesn't call attention to itself. In fact, I often wonder if the thing is working--until I disconnect it. It's contribution is subtle but significant.One small warning: the unit comes with a bulky, heavy power supply that needs to be factored into decor and installation schemes.
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 would do business with Cables to Go again. Their product was perfect. They shipped timely and it was received in perfect condition. The price was the lowest on the Internet. What more could you ask for?
I bought a red 20 GB iriver last November after waiting for what seemed like an eternity for it to be released. The number one thing that attracted me to this player was the drag and drop function. Ive had a laptop for 2 yrs now so have quite an extensive collection of music in different formats so the idea of being tied to iTunes format did not appeal to me in the least which would have involved converting all my music+frankly ive got better things to be doin with my time!So I suppose I should go through the good+bad things.First impressions were mostly positive thought it was a wee bit chunky but im not really gonna be carrying it in a pocket so don't notice it really. Plus ive had it 4months now+its still in immaculate condition not one single scratch on the paint or screen even though ive a tendency to fall asleep listening to it so it usually ends up getting knocked off the bed onto the wooden floor+when I bring out its in my handbag with keys, purse etc, very impressive:)I like the controls for the most part, the scroll is easy to use, I did think that the forward+back buttons should have been other way around, when holding it in you hand I would assume the down pointing arrow would be the back button but it's actually the forward button. A minor inconvenience that bugged me at first but I don't even notice now! I do think there should be a progressive scroll button though coz speaking from the point of view of having over 300 albums on mine it takes a while to get to albums in the middle of the list, either that or have an alphabet search function like the Zen so u can hit find, then scroll through letters to M for instance+the device then skips to the first folder starting with M, saves a lot of time scrolling.I like the set-up with the folders on the music section, album, artist, genres, my favourites etc. also the quick playlist option is a cool idea, but u cant queue up a whole album or delete one song which might have been cleared up with firmware, but I haven't had a chance to download it yet. Also the random play function is useless, but I think that's gonna be cleared up by firmware too.I have had problems with the player freezing+needing to be reset, it's done it 4 times so far, one randomly while playing with full battery, another time when it was about to start playing from a really big playlist i'd syncd from WMP but when I tried to go back to change to random play before it had loaded the full playlist it froze for ages so just reset it, again when I transferred on my whole library, it froze twice after being disconnected.Also when I put my whole collection on either by syncing with WMP or drag+drop all the music shows up in the music folder within the browser folder but not in the main music folder, ive tried it twice now+nothing works, but if I put on one album by drag+drop it does go into the main music folder, very frustrating coz I don't fancy having to transfer all 300 albums individually, if anybody has a reason why this is happening id appreciate it:)Also I love having the radio, reception is very good even in the back of nowhere in Ireland so that's cool, plus being able to record straight to mp3 is soooo cool, but should definitely be able to delete recorded files directly from the device. I also bought an AudiaX fm transmitter for it which works pretty well, gets a bit fuzzy in very built up areas+the sound quality isn't perfect the rest of the time but I found it ok overall for the price.The power cable is annoying the way it needs to be connected to the usb cable to charge but ive never had problems with the connection once in use, though I did buy my iriver from the US so have to use a plug converter in Ireland which doesn't connect very securely to the power plug, but that's not iRivers fault!The fact that the album tracks aren't played in order of track no is annoying, but I was aware of this before I bought it so id already put 01, 02, 03..etc in front of all the files names so that sorted that.Im not very knowledgeable when it comes to sound quality, equaliser SRS..etc all I do know is it sounds good+the diff sound type options, rap, rock etc are good, not that I bother changing them to be honest.The case that comes with it is very hard to get on and off but does offer good protection if u do bother to use it, except that it doesn't cover the screen which I would have thought would be most delicate part, but as I said earlier Ive given it a good bit of abuse+its still immaculate. I do agree u can't feel where the buttons are so u just have to find them from memory. But as I said I never bother using it, coz of the difficulty getting it on+off, plus its ugly, hiding the oh so super shiny red paintwork.That brings me to my final point+another huge selling point for me it comes in red, beautiful shiny red (shoot me im a girl!) having seen the silver+blue(which is more like a dull navy) ones in real life id definitely recommend holding out for the red one even if a wait is involved u wont regret it:)Overall, id recommend this player, I don't think you'll ever find a perfectly flawless player to suit all preferences but this does a really good job I think, plus its cheaper than an iPod which every tom dick+harry has anyways, I prefer to not follow the crowd, plus Apple are such a rip off making all new products incompatible with old accessories, very sly. Anyways rant over, hope this review was helpful+enjoy whatever player u decide to buy:)
As much as I use a wide angle lens this is a great value for the money!
This was a gift for my sister and she loves it. She's not technically savey but finds this very easy to use. It's a great iPod for a techno newby!
This filter is a simple protection device for an expensive lense. It will protect the lense from dust, grime, fingerprints, and minor accidents with other solid objects. That being said, there are dozens, if not hundred's of filters out there meant to protect your camera lense. Some are good and this one is great. What makes it great, B&W only uses the finest glass products and has a coating on the glass to further reduce glare and increase contrast. This filter was low cost insurance for my lense without affecting the optical quality of that lense.
I've had my samsung monitor for a month now before this I had an old style out of date monitor. I thought i was going blind and it turns out it's not my eyes it was my old monitor.For the price you can't beet this monitor.
"Sleek and ultra-thin" in the description here is a huge stretch. This mp3 player is anything but ultra-thin. Yes, it's compact, but it is far from thin. They also advertise that it will show album art while songs are playing - what they don't tell you is that this feature only works with the pre-loaded songs that come already on the player, and that sandisk gives you absolutely no instructions in the included literature, or in the user's manual (which is not included - you have to go to their website to download it) on how to use album art. I tried for a couple of hours, on my own, and following the instructions of sandisk's tech support people, and the feature simply does not work.
I had heard of these before and thought why not? I bought two and installed both in less than 30 minutes. They both work great. All I had to do was play with the eye for inteference and now I can point the remote anywhere in the room and every thing works just how it was described. ( Full Disclosure, I am a caveman )
This card is great for the seamless apple look and feel (and only option for internal in imac/ibook/PB) but it is way overpriced now that it is out of production. There are other options. Belkin F5D6050 USB B adapter has drivers for 9.2 and OSX, several manufacturers (e.g. certain Belkin, Linksys, Microsoft) PCI cards have airport extreme chipsets (broadcom) on them that OSX reads as a real airport Xtreme card. You need to do your research and some cards have different chipsets in different revisions, but it is pretty easy overall - and you can save $100!
this was easy to set up and works perfectly. we have the cable box in the closet behind the wall the tv is hanging on and it worked seamlessly with our cable tv remote.
Purchased this to replace a dying Polk Audio 12" front firing subwoofer.On the way to this I tried the JBL Sub10 (not enough output).This compares favorably with the Polk (in its better days) with the setup I have.The downward firing configuration suits my listening area (the sub is close to listeners rather than facing them from farther away). I also like the fact it has a power indicating LED on the front, to determine that it goes into low-power mode when not being used.Properly balanced in my listening area it provides pleasing bass, not at all boomy or flat. At half volume level I achieve more than enough effect for my listening tastes.It's not high-end but it's far from low-end audio.
My goal for purchasing a portable speaker system was so I could use it in several locations in my house - like my bedroom, the kitchen, my home office, sometimes the laundry room - while I worked in each room AND I wanted a system that was under $100 (I bought this system on sale at Amazon).This system is AMAZING! It seriously sounds like a Bose system with its rich bass and clear crisp sound. (my family only bought Bose systems in the house I grew up in, but Bose is a little out of my price range) I received a brand new Nano (2nd generation) Ipod for Christmas and this system had several docking inserts, so my Nano fit, no problem. The remote works from even a long distance from the system. It is easy to transport from room to room. The music I play from my Ipod sounds so good. My husband thinks there is a little too much bass feedback and you are not able to adjust bass, treble on this system, but once I turned down the volume on my Ipod unit, the sound problem pretty much went away.I really got a sense for how great the sound is when I played it next to my son's Ipod speaker system - he has a portable boombox from IHome and that system definately sounds tinny, small, and weak when you play it next to this Sonic Impact system. I have to laugh, too, because the boom box was about $40 less than this system and yet the sound quality is easily worth $200 more!I am completely and totally happy with this purchase.
This lens NEVER leaves my camera! It's super sharp and fast. I can't even look at the kit lens anymore.It is kinda tight in small spaces, but you just need to be creative. I'd recommend it to anyone! Like I said it never leaves my camera. I use it as my everyday lens.Great buy!
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.
decent headphones, particularly good for the price. I don't know much about audio peripherals but I guess the bass is little weak.. i prefer it that way. Decided to buy here over newegg to save from tax, and sure glad i did. Ordered monday @ 10:50AM, delivered tuesday 10:30AM with free shipping. Can't ask for much more.
The V320 is a nice wireless laptop mouse that does exactly what it says it does. No complaints so far.
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.
works terrific, .cassettes sound good again. Real handy for car units since the heads are usually hard to clean with swabs, they are usually out of reach unless you remove the unit and the cassette players cover.Highly recomended
The headphones were really comfortable but they broke in like a week...the wires are to thin and break easily.
These things are trash, they don't even send you what's pictured. They'll send you two chargers, and the batteries themselves can't hold a charge on my wireless keyboard for more than 8 hours (other batteries last weeks).When I first got them, I started to charge them, there was no indication given of when they were fully charged, even after more than 40 hours being on the charger. So I took them out, and used them, and I tried charging again, still no indication of being fully charged. Now I'm using a different Nimh charger, they definitely charge fast on the other nimh charger, but they also don't last long.Don't buy if you want it to be replacing and recharging several times a day.
I bought the used Ibot via Ebay and am very happy with the product. Just plugged it in and everything worked.The reason I bought this camera is because I went through 2 Isight cameras. The first had stuck pixels issue and was replaced. The second would not give a clean video to Ichat and Skype even though it worked with Quicktime and Imovie with good results. Even after reinstalling my OS, Isight still had vertical lines in the image when using skype, ichat and applecare did not know why. Didn't make sense to me either why it would only work with some programs so it was returned.I am happy with the Ibot because I finally have a firewire webcam and don't have to resort to slow usb or keep the camcorder plugged in. The video seems sharp and doesn't seem to have focus issues unless you get within a few inches of the lens.I have it plugged into the back of my external hard drive with no problems. Will be making some time lapse movies in the future!
The card is perfect for the traveller. Great fax and web surfing access. A must have for the ipaq and 3500 user.
works well. What can be said about a 4GB memory card? It has not failed yet. Are there different qualities for these things? I don't know.
The item is serving the intended purpose. The speakers are a bit weak, but as expected. Pleased with purchase and price paid.
I have personally purchased and used Crucial memory for years and have never been disappointed in their quality. It is the only memory I consistently recommend to everyone.
I ordered 4 of these and the elastic broke on two of the four. I don't trust the two that broke. I would return them but it's not worth the hastle.
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.
Nice item. It was very inexpensive and has room for the camera I purchased.There is space to store an extra set of batteries.
This mic is great. I've had it a month now, and can't fault it. It sounds and records so sweet! I'll by more of their products in the future.
got this product 2 months ago, installed it pretty easy. was impressed by the easy installation of it for putting speakers outside. following week ordered another 1 so i could put a sub woofer outside. no complaints
The IBM Thinkpad T40 is a great product, did not realize that it was not wifi but has a ethernet cable that can be linked to router. Bought for my 7 year old daughter to learn to type and play her CD-ROM games and she loves it -- and I do not have to worry about her going onto the internet and finding inappropriate websites.
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.
This router allows for quick Internet downloads and has the ability to accomodate 2 network addresses which is great for medical offices wanting wireless access in for their patients in waiting rooms that is separate from their internal Internet access.
I use it with my Olympus camera, which is 8mp. I can take 500-1000 pictures with the memory card depending on the settings on my camera. It, also, records for about 20 minutes. I have truly enjoyed it.
I bought this spare battery for my camera for my safari trip that I just got back from today. I'm glad I bought this spare b/c it definitely came in handy while I was out on the plains. It worked just as well as the battery that came with the camera.Don't know what more is needed to be said about a battery...
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!
THERE IS A REMOTE THAT COMES WITH THIS MONITOR/TV!!! ONE OF YOUR REVIEWERS CLAIMS THERE IS NOT. IMPRESSIVE DESIGN... FRIENDS AND FAMILY LOVE IT!!!
When I purchased the Tiffen 52mm, 58mm, and 72mm UV filters, I was expecting a good solid product for my lens.What I did not expect is the high improvement in overall picture quality for both (day AND night) shots.I am more than satisfied with Tiffen filters. Being that it's 'Tiffen' I expect nothing less.
The CD Wallet is very nice. All of my dvd's fit perfectly in its pockets. I especially love having a zipper so you can keep all your disk kept in the wallet.
There are certainly better headphones out there, but for less than thirty bucks I think these are very good. They are extremely comfortable and the sound is excellent. A lot of people have mentioned problems with durabilty, but I have no complaints there so far. Besides I have never had a set of earphones last longer than a year or two anyway, so I don't expect this will be the last set of earbuds I ever buy. If you are looking for a good set of earbuds at a reasonable price, I think you should consider these.
I bought this keyboard only about SIX WEEKS ago.I paid extra for this keyboard because I thought I would be getting a quality, durable product. Instead I got just the opposite.- The spacebar sticks CONSTANTLY, causing the cursor on anything I'm typing to go flying toward the right end of the page.- One of the arrow keys is intermittent.- The plastic parts on the back that adjust the angle of the keyboard have both become cracked and no longer work.- Two screws on the bottom have come loose and fallen out. (I've never unscrewed ANYTHING on the keyboard.)It is true that the keyboard is very "pretty," but I need function and durability.For me, this keyboard is UTTER GARBAGE.
i bought some of these for potentially cooling some home audio components in a rack system, assuming the Compaq name would offer some insurance against them being garbage. oops.1. the blades are cloth about as thick as a sheet of paper2. effective wind range on this is about 6"3. the weight of the head unit is such that is slowly falls down/over without support when running - it's not staying anywhere without tape!4. this has the worst noise-to-wind ratio i've ever experienced - the motor is stupidly loud5. the fan head transfers serious vibrations all the way down the shaft into your USB port and/or computer. it would probably be a better massager than a fan, in terms of transferred vibration.6. the copyright on the instructions is 2003, and there is no notation of watts/amps used7. i wouldn't trust this plugged into any computer or other valuable electronics.
This external sound card sounds great even sounds better than my own computer sound internal card me I give it to my friend because he need one for his computer because his computer internal sound card didn't work and he didn't have enough money to buy a internal sound card so I just give it to my friend now he can hear music and more does not sound crappy for me sounds alright my friend is happy that I get him this USB external sound card I recommended is simple to use you out in your USB input and wait to your computer reads the driver than check sound and your will heard sound and does great. I recommended to all who needs one.
This line of knives was recommended in one of my cooking magazines; best knife for the price. They have several in their test kitchen.
you can save a [...] load of money by buying this from dish netowrk, they call it the pocket dish, but it does the same exact things, the only different thing is that it is dvr compatible, so if you have dish network, you can plug it into you dish dvr and put tv shows in it. its only 150$ over there. thats over 50% cheaper.
These are the perfect size for our 2 and 5 year old grandchildren. They fit nicely over the ears and are well padded for comfort. Plenty of wire length, sound seems good.Adjustable for use as the kids grow.
The product was in excellent condition. The seller couldn't have been more accommodating. Even when my lack of knowledge caused me a little problem with setting up the remote, the seller contacted me and walked me through it. Now I'm taping to my heart's content. I'm very happy with my experience on Amazon.
After blowing out the original iPod headphones, I was looking for some new all white ear buds- it's just a trendy thing to have the look of the original iPod ones. I really wanted a much better sound, especially more bass, and I got it with these. Songs that the originals could not handle are played with ease out of the Sony's. I was slightly concerned with the 'in-ear' aspect when I first got them, but they are now very comfortable after getting used to them. They block out almost all normal noise, so I don't have to crank the volume and blow them again, although I often find myself yelling instead of talking normally or not hearing people yelling at me because I can't hear them. I can also lay my head down to rest or sleep with them better because they are mostly in my ear. The only problem with them is the behind the back feature- they are designed to come out of a backpack where you would safely store your iPod, but I change my music around so much that my iPod always stays in my pocket. They probably would be out of the way if I put it in my bag, but I won't so I can pick every song. Both ear buds connect at a point below to the left ear (the right connects to that point by going behind your neck) to get the cord out of your way. This actually gets the cord tangled up in my left arm instead of running the cord straight down my chest. Since the distance the ear buds are away from their connection point is different, it is also hard to wrap them around the iPod without getting them tangled. Overall, the sound and convenience are great and outweigh the messy cord aspect. Definitely better than the original.
If it was reliable, I'd highly recommend it. It died after 7 months. First the auto focus, and then the whole thing.
I bought this player to replace a Sony DVPNS75H up converting dvd player, which up converted to 1080i. This Oppo does up to a full 1080p! This player can not be beat at this price. If you are not ready to thrown down the big bucks for a HD DVD or Blu Ray player this Oppo is for you. It's audio and video performance are in a word....AWESOME! I have it hooked up to a Denon AVR 2106, which I just recently purchased and these two components have just blown me away. I'm watching older dvds just to see how they will look and sound on my system. I also have a Samsung 61 DLP TV to watch my dvds on. This is an awesome home theater combo.1. Samsung HL-T6176S DLP2. OPPO DV981HD dvd player3. Denon AVR 2106
I use this primarily with Skype as I do a lot of international consulting work. It is simple, reliable and the software interface with Win/Mac is easy. Be sure to adjust the bass, treble, etc. using the audio control interface. It is also perfectly usable for music and movies though not as high quality as you would get from dedicated high-end music phones
This system is broken, it can not run or connect to the internal database. Vendor does not support for it anymore,
I just bought this little machine today, but so far I really love it. I've done several weeks' worth of research into many laptops before making a purchase. So far loading extra software on was a cinch, I am enjoying the Windows Vista and learning to use it (a little different than Windows XP, but its different in a good way). The laptop appears sturdy and very well made, its light with a beautiful design. As soon as I figure out how to use all of the features I will probably be back to add more of a review. The only reason I didn't give it a 5th star is because I wish it came with a more detailed owner's manual that said "Okay THIS feature/ software does THIS-- click THIS-- now do THIS-- install THIS-- "-- if I'm going to use instructions at all, they need to tell me everything, or I'm going to just scrap them and figure out what to do on my own. However, that strategy is going pretty well on the Toshiba too, as its pretty simple to figure out. I'd definitely recommend it to others!
I just bought the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit (Q6236A) from amazon.com. For [...], you cannot beat this price. The quality of the HP products are super. I have two new HP desktop computers running Windows Vista and a HP Deskjet D1455. I have no problem at all to share my printer with my two desktops. My experience is to carefully read the documentations from both the manual and the CD, which are come with the kit, first and then I have no problem to have a successful installation.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorIntention was to obtain a low price basic unit for occasional use. The unit works very well. Screen pic is clear and the voice instructions compact and timely.
Sony VRD-VC10I just purchased a DVDirect from Sony to record my favorite shows legally off of cable. I could pay $6.00 a month for a cable DVR but I wanted to have my own DVR. Guess what Sony has done again?They have included video encryption on their VRD-VC10. The unit will not record off of any HBO, Cinemax, STARZ or any other pay channel. It does not matter that I have paid for the access to these same channels.I can record anything off of the air cable TV but the unit says, "Copy Prohibited" on any premium channels. It does not matter that I can lease a PVR (DVR) from the cable company and do the same thing for $6.00 a month!Sony's logo on the box says. "Make DVDs with the push of a button or two." You can make DVDs if Sony wants you too; otherwise you are out of luck!I will not purchase anything else SONY! I urge you to do the same!
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.
Like others have said here, something is amiss with this product. I have an SD1100IS and the case won't stay closed with the wrist strap attached, and the strap slot is too small. For the case to work at all, the strap must be removed.I don't know what Canon was thinking with this case. If I could give it zero stars I would...
My dog keeps chewing these up, I have gone through half a dozen pairs in 3 years and have tried different brands. I keep going back to this pair. They fit the best for my petite ears and have good bass. Though, I can tell the quality is not as good as it was 3-4 years ago and it even cost cheaper. Use to cost $40 now they are less than 20.
After reading a reviews on this product from someone how had the same problem, the ethernet card cooked by lightning. I desided to purchase one from Amazon. It worked great. After configuring the new adapter.
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.
Everything about this camera is great! I bought it becasue my 3 kids are in sports and I wanted a camera that would give me great pic's, and this is it! I love the zoom and the stabilizer feature. It also has a view finder besides the LCD screen that makes taking shots on a sunny day very easy. It is a bit bulky but it makes it up with picture quality. The battery seem to last for ever. If you are an amature like me you will apriciate this camara. I am still learing how to use it but I would defenitly recomend it to anyone. Oh! and the service I got from Amazon was terrific it was diliverd on the day it was anticipated.
You do not have to reformat your hard drive to get rid of annoying programs that automatically run at startup. Formating your hard drive for that reason makes as much sense as tearing down and rebuilding your house to fix a squeaky door.(...)i own two media center notebooks and they emit a lot of heat. i recommend running any notebook with a cooler. i use bytecc. it is metal and inexpensive. do not buy a plastic cooler! to run a notebook without a cooler - you might as well set fire to it and get it over with. the new computer chips run so hot, you must add a cooling factor or you are burning up your investment.
I am usually not inclined to write reviews but simply had to for this product. First, I ordered it on Monday and it arrived today! Once out of the box and comfortably under my HP DV9000 laptop, I plugged it into a USB port adn powered it up. The three fans are super quiet (the fan in my laptop is louder!) and they almost immediately started lowering the temperature of my laptop.I know most people are concerned with the temperature of their laptops while resting on their legs. I solved that problem with one of the Hampton Inn's laptop desks (a nice leather cushion under a wooden desktop). My temperature issue was with the wrist rest on the laptop. I have two 120GB hard drives under the wrist rest and the temperature can get hot enough that I'm unable to put my hands there for more than a few minutes at a time. The DataStor cooling pad has done the trick in lowering the temperature to the point where I'll be able to go hours without having to worry about burning my hands!I highly recommend this product! I may have to even order a few spares!I'll drop back to update the review with durability results once I start hitting the road with the cooling pad.
n&uuml;vi Battery PCB RecallGarmin is voluntarily recalling certain n&uuml;vi devices that contain a specific battery that was manufactured by the battery supplier within a limited date code range. Garmin has identified potential overheating issues when certain batteries manufactured by the third-party battery supplier within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin n&uuml;vi models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. It appears that the interaction of these factors can, in rare circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire hazard. Although there have been no injuries or significant property damage caused by this issue, Garmin is taking this action out of an abundance of caution.The recalled devices include a small subset of the following n&uuml;vi model numbers:*n&uuml;vi 200W, 250W, & 260W*n&uuml;vi 7xx (where xx is a two-digit number)You can determine your n&uuml;vi model number by looking at the label on the back or bottom of your n&uuml;vi.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Not only is this great for listening to on road trips, it is also great to listen to in a caravan. No, no not that minivan. This little baby has some range to it. i would say roughly 4 car lengths in front, or behind. It does get a little static if a car gets between the two of ya, but otherwise it is amazing. The blue backlight matches beautifully with the "Sky" clip on cover also offered by XtremeMac. I wish someone made cool accessories for the Nomad.Only thing left to do is to get a small decal, "check out what i am listening to on 89.1FM"
I bought one of these locally. Sound quality was okay, but not wonderful. I mainly used it to charge my iPod Video, and for that it worked fine.That is, until is died for no reason what-so-ever.My opinion: it's junk. Look elsewhere.
My daughter got this for Christmas and within 30 minutes was video taping. She loves it.
Works as intended. I have no complaints with it. Would buy again when needed. We had to connect this to a converter box to get the AppleTV's audio to a Bose system.
After several hours installing it on my boat, I took it out for a test run. It did not accurately give me a depth reading. I had to return it to manufacturer for replacement. Good customer service at manufacturer.
I am involved in short-term mission trips through our church here in the Atlanta area. I used to have a big clunky Kodak digital camera but one month before my first mission trip to the Dominican Republic, I decided I needed to upgrade my camera so I could get some great pictures to document this special week in the life of my kids and me and not have to carry around that big camera.I went to my local Wal-Mart and started looking at cameras. The Samsung Digimax S500 immediately caught my eye as it was pocket sized but still had a lot of nice features, more than I would need on a normal trip.I took some time to go through the manual, learning all about the basic camera operations. The trip was a huge success! I bought a 2 Gig SD card and took so many pictures and video clips by the 4th day that I had to upload them to a laptop to make room for more!Even after my second mission trip in as many years, the picture quality continues to blow me away for such a small, easy to operate point-and-shoot!And the video capability...wow! My two children are in the high school marching band. I have taken numerous video clips of their performances for the past two years. The sound and image quality of the clips are great. It is nice not to have to carry around a video camera, as well now. The only thing you have to know is that if you zoom in while video taping, the sound stops until you let go of the zoom button...a small price to pay for such an awesome camera.I rode my Harley from Atlanta to Canada and back...4900 miles last summer. The camera fit right into one of my windshield pouches. I was able to grab it on a moments notice and get some great road shots sunsets, wildlife, etc. To get an idea of the quality this camera can put out you can see my pictures at: http://andydoetsch.usUploading to my computer is a cinch! I could go on about this camera! I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to get into photography for family, fun, events, etc. Good luck!
Strong clip so no worry about wires falling out.If you plan on switching wires around a lot, try a 3.5mm line switch instead of wearing out the clips on these things.
Not as easy to use or feature rich as it's big brother(s) BUT for the price, a great value and money saver. Highly recommended.
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.
The battery was purchased for my son's Zen, as a back-up. It works great. Amazon shipped everything quickly - I couldn't be more happy with their service.
It has a wider screen which is very good for viewing.Sounds are good, not scattered or dull to the ears.Features are easy to understand, not complicated.
It is good to increase the screen real estate but any dialog boxes that appear in the center of the screen normally are split across both screens. This is annoying for log in or error boxes required with some software applications.Does not work well when you go to standby on a laptop and try to power up and use both screens.Set up was pretty easy
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.
Very professional and a flat frequency response which makes a realistic sound for subsequent edition
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.
Just got this bag for my 5D mark II and it fits great. I took off my camera strap (a.k.a the "steal me" strap) since it was always getting in the way of my shooting. I have a 24-105L and a EF 50mm 1.4 and they all fit it in this bag. The best setup I found is to have the 24-105 already mounted on the camera and then you simply place the 50mm in the next compartment. This is the smallest most discrete bag I have found for a full frame camera and is well padded and quite light. There is also some room for the charger, manual, and other small accessories.The 5D II is a pretty large camera so you should have no problems with cropped bodies such as canon Rebels and other smaller cameras.The gray color is much darker than the picture shows and is in fact almost black which is great since it doesn't really stick out (if that matters to you). Overall, very happy with this setup.
I use these cables at my office all the time and have never been let down. They cost so little and do a great job. I've never had any problems using them, and will continue to buy as needed.This same product will cost you triple or more at a major retail electronics store, like B**t B*y or F**'s. Why pay more when you can get these?Thank you for the perfect product!
Although it has a .96 inch barrel, it is very easy to glue a 1.25 inch barrel from a cheap eyepiece and then use this EP for astronomy. very little scattered light when watching bright stars or planets, flat field, no comma, little lateral color, no pincushion. I am very pleased with the performance of this EP.
Nothing special, a light that attatches to your Donegan visor. It is bright and some what secure. Almost a must for these visors as its hard to see without good lighting.
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.
This item is quality.The Good--Long cordHeavy duty constructionGreat mounting options and bracketsProtected On/Off SwitchProper spacing between outlets (for bricks)Comes with 5 outlet coversExternal grounding lug.Not So Good--Cord attaches on wrong side (should be other side to save cord length)AC cover not easy to open if you are in a hurry.AC cover can be let open to provide protection and still easy access.I use this as a distribution point for low current items. It can be plugged into a UPS due to the lack of filtering circuitry. IT is Big and Heavy, this is not the usual comsumer quality.
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.
hey , adjust the focus by revolving the mirror on the front side, it gets sharp then, its not blurry at all !!
My 95 year old mom is deaf. We could not communicate on the phone at all any more. This machine has changed her life....and ours! She now knows what's happening in the family and her outlook on life is renewed!The machine works great. I'm the acct manager and she receives mail 4 times a day. The presto staff is wonderful-very responsive. All the things you need to do and change as acct manager are easily accessible. Highly recommend this product. The only drawback is that the ink goes quickly, buy a spare.
Nice piece of work. It feels much better than theCanon LAH-DC20 Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58E) and Hood (LH-DC40) Set for the S5 IS, S3 IS & S2 IS Digital Camerawhich feels flimsy
These headphones don't have bad sound quality. They just don't stay in your ears while you exercise. especially running. less than a half mile into a run they start to come out.
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.
Magic Sizing Fabric Finish Spray - Light Body, 20 ozI'll be brief: I've owned this iron for over a year & love it. Ironing is my LEAST FAVORITE chore! But I actually mind it much less with this appliance to rely on. No leakage, no staining, no cords to fight with and it is lighter than most irons, as well! I don't get the wrist & shoulder/neck pain that I did with older, heavier irons.Gets hot enough, heats quickly, no staining or buildup (I don't starch, but I do iron with Magic Sizing). Automatic shut-off is a GOD-send! I'm ordering a second one for my winter get-away home!CAVEAT: I use purified water from aseptic cartons in my steam iron to reduce the risk of staining an item that I love to wear!TIP: I've learned that a majority of "pilling" on cotton garments can be smoothed away with a quick touch-up using the hot iron!
Midland WR-100C Weather / All Hazards / Civil Emergency Alert Monitor with S.A.M.E.I live in Oklahoma in the famed "Tornado Alley". I bought this thing knowing huge storms were coming. We programmed it, left it on at full volume and as the TV Meteorologists told us there were tornadoes all around us, as baseball sized hail fell from the sky, this worthless piece of plastic dog-doo didn't make a single sound. It NEVER made a single sound all night long and I DO mean all night long as storms raged around us. I took it back to Wal-Mart this morning and got my money back. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!! This company and their false claims regarding this product should be investigated.
Not bad for light speakers. My Cambridge Soundworks 155 at 8 pounds or so are to heavy. The ball rotates on the rod that is embeded in it. It happened on all five mounts. To bad the rest is pretty good. 24 bucks in the trash for me.
I have a 12' notebook and just hate fumbling through number keys as I am used to using a calculator and the number keypad on my keyboard. The attachable keypad speeds the numbering process up especially when creating documents in Excel. It also has two additional ports. Great little device!
HORRIBLE! It's cheap, and mine didn't last even three months!PROS: cheap, light.CONS: USB connector is weak, laptop is still warm, small, did not really work for my 15.4 in, flimsy- had to knock it around sometimes because the fans stopped spinning, looks cheap, the paint comes off in places so it looks even more beaten down.Just spend more money and get a better one!
Shure makes some great products. I had these headphones for 2yrs, and they are the best I have ever used. The clarity, bass, & noise canceling are hard to beat. IMO Bose are overpriced and over hyped in comparison. I have used these too death, from daily commuter travel, Europe, and every US state in between. One month shy of these babies 2yr anniversary, the sheath cracked and exposed the inside wire. After attempting to patch it and looking for my next set, I came across a review that reminded my of Shure's 2yr warranty. I quickly sent my dying headphones to the company, along with my saved receipt and less than one week later I received a completely new upgraded pair (SCL2). Since I wasn't sure I would get them repaired, I went ahead and purchased another pair of Sure headphones. Now I have two brand new headphones. I guess I'll have a backup, if heaven forbid I ever loose one.
Inexpensive yet sturdy, keeps the lens from getting lost, works as advertised. Now if I could only find one for my kid...
I can personally tell you these are Amazing headphones. They give you that *Thump* you been looking for. I have to say Im at a bit of a loss where people got the idea these have horrible Bass. My god i nearly popped an ear drum. For the price. they are an absolute steal.Con: Im new to this whole "proffesional headphone thing. Heck I usually stopped at local staples, office depot and called it good. Never again.. I would however would prefer if they had the little Volume adjuster.Once that sound hits ya. most you can do its run away lol
After researching head/earphones for my Zen Touch, I decided on these. WOW!! Great sound! I have for the house a pair of $200 Beyer headphones and these make an excellant companion for travel. Wouldn't suggest the Etymotic ER6i for driving or riding a bike. Besides the "isolator" quiet factor, I find I pay more attention to the music than what I need to watch for...Don't hesitate to get these. They are fantastic.DaveUpdate 11/20/06I've been using these 10 months, 8 hours a night, 7 nights a week since I bought them. I have sleep apnea and sleep on a breathing machine. I got the Zen Touch and these headphones to cut the noise from the machine. Works pretty darn good. The wires make noise but I wrapped them to minimize this problem.The foam pads work better than the silicon plugs. Downside I've had to reorder them twice because they just plain wore out. Another $50 (You need the replacement inserts too).Bottom line: the price dropped on these so I'm getting another pair since it definitely helps with the sleep therapy.
The power adaptor works with all riovolts (4.5 volt DC)The tape is excelent quality also. Most tapes alone, or adaptors alone cost 20$ plus.. this way u get both for 1/2 the price!
After recently purchasing my blueberry iMac, I was a bit discouraged with its speed and consistency. I was suggested to upgrade with PNY memory, and it was an extremely wise decision. It improved the performance of my system as a whole. My computer, as told it would be, was faster, and I felt I was open to a lot more advantages on my iMac. The internet speed also improved, and accessing web pages was a lot easier. A great purchase for an iMac user.
I've had and used this Tripod for nearly 2 years now and absolutely love it. It is the perfect size to fit in my carry on luggage for long trips and nice and light weight for backpacking. I've had absolutely no problems with it and use it quite frequently.
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.
i was looking to replace the same printer that i previous had and broke. this one has a streaking problem with red ink. after printing two pages it goes away. i contacted the seller to see how this could be fixed. choice one is to have it fixed and keep choice two would be a replacement choice three would be a return and refund. i beleive that this issue can be resolved
The Olympus C-2100 was my first digital camera, and boy was it fantastic. I eventually sold it and "upgraded" to a camera with higher megapixels because, as great as the C-2100 is, 2.1 megapixels is paltry these days. But even the newer cameras I've tried pale in comparison to the C-2100's ability to take pictures in low-light situations. I captured absolutely stunning photos of sunsets and extremely low-light scenes at night by the fireplace with no lights on. I've never even come close to getting pictures like that with my newer cameras. I'm actually thinking about buying a used C-2100 so I have that capability again. They're dirt cheap now compared to when they were introduced many years ago, so if you get a chance to buy one, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. It's a real shame that Olympus never followed up by releasing the same camera with higher megapixels, because I certainly would have bought it, and I'm sure a lot of other people would have as well. I'll never understand why this camera went out of production and why Olympus essentially walked away from a segment of the market that it completely dominated.
This product is of good quality. The cable is supple and coils easily. The performance is as expected for this inexpensive product. Although the overall diameter of the cable is larger than anticipated taking up more storage room, it is adequate for my purposes.
made digital remastering easy as ever, i use it in my school all the time
I am very happy with the product and even happier with the expediency ofdelivery.
After researching 32" hd lcd tv's for quite awhile, this product was the one we settled upon. There were a few reservations we had because of other reviews. First of all, the price couldn't be beat ! After receiving and using the Olevia 532H, we are more than satisfied. Bright, beautiful picture....sound qualiy is excellent, it was NOT hard to set up (others had complained about the manual being on CD only). We would DEFINITELY buy another Olevia product. Shipping time from Target through Amazon.com was minimal. Overall a great purchase.
This camera is awesome, what makes it even more spectacular is the price. I could not be happier with it. First, it has great zoom capabilities. Second it is 3.3 megapixels for under $.... What more could you ask for?! Well, you may not be able to ask for a lot more, but you sure get it.Before I bought this camera I did a lot of research. I even visited some of the local camera shops and electronics stores to get a feel for the different cameras before I ordered one on the net. Boy, it sure paid off. There were some that had a body made of plastic. I don't intend to spend $... on something that is made of plastic. Others were very small and were uncomfortable to hold. The Minolta is the perfect size and weight.When I hooked it up to my system for the first time, I was able to upload pictures in minutes. Another nice feature is that you can take up to 60 Seconds worth of video, very nice. The video even loads up to the system easily.In addition it uses a Compactflash card. These are pretty reasonably priced. A 16 MB card came with the camera. Most of the pictures I have taken so far are about 500K, so you can store quite a few pictures. I also purchased a 128 MB card at a good price here on ..., so I have plenty of space to store pictures before committing them to CD via my system.I only have one warning. You need to buy Ni-MH batteries. Then charge them for at least 24 hours, the first time. If you don't the camera will keep coming back and telling you that your batteries are dead. When I called support they kept telling me that I had to buy a special brand of batteries. This wasn't the case, you just need to fully charge the batteries.From what I have seen this is one of the best buys you are going to get on a camera.
I have this gadget for a couple of weeks now. I am using it with a 1GB card which gives me 2 1/2 hours of video recording in 640x480 mode with ones set of rechargeable batteries. I used it on the dashboard of my car, using it handheld while riding my bicycle. Yes, the resolution and frames per second is not high quality. It needs quite a bit of light. Outside on a sunny day is perfect. The faster the objects are moving the more blurrs.But it gives family and friends a good idea of what I want to show.MP3 worked without a flaw and the still pictures outperformed my 2 megapixel camera. Also the Webcam feature worked great. While connected to USB it gets the power from the computer. Much better picture than the Logitech Webcam I have. Too bad that the DV5900 has no optical zoom. The digital zoom just reduces the resolution. Up to 2x the resolution is acceptable.Only 4 stars because I really want the video in better quality. But for what I got the money is right.
The image quality for this DLP monitor is as good or better than any Plasma or LCD screen I've seen in the past six months! The high resolution (1080x1920) makes the nature shows and sports programs (i.e. football) quite enjoyable to view; plus, with HD and the 57" screen, DVD movies are seen at a whole new "speed". So far, I'm impressed.
I bought this because I remembered how great my grandmother's coffee was from her percolator and I was tired of the weak, lukewarm coffee from most drip machines. Selected this one because of the reviews and the price and it turned out to be a GREAT choice. The unit is solid, well made, and attractive as a bonus. If you aren't familiar with using a percolator it does take some getting used to, especially if you don't want a cup full of grounds, but in the long run it's well worth it for a perfect cup of coffee. A few things of special note:* This makes about a cup a minute and you can't interrupt the brew cycle to pour your first cup.* Unit gets VERY hot on the outside, be careful and keep it away from the counter edges with kids.* I set mine on a hot plate to protect the counter from excess heat since I drink coffee all day.* Unit will reheat coffee to a nice hot temp, just make sure to remove the brewing components.* Paper filters for these are not good, too many grounds escape into the liquid. Buy the 1 year filter and save yourself theheadaches.* No timer to start brewing, easily fixed with a wall timer (about $4)All in all, I'm very pleased with this product and have had several friends who have ordered one after seeing mine.
I have always had a subwoofer connected to my various stereo systems over many years. This subwoofer made buy Polk is the best I've ever had. The sound is crisp and clean and very powerfull. I'm thinking of changing my entire speaker system to Polk speakers. By the way..I live in a condo and this subwoofer is not too much for my neighbors as some reviews have suggested..it does have a volume control.
Did a lot of searching on the web for a class 6 SD card in the 16 GB range. Read the reviews for the Transcend SD 16GB, HC class 6, mostly positive and at a good price. Card worked great for two months in my camera, then for no apparent reason one day it displayed: "Memory Card Error Format This Card?" , when I tried to format I got "Format Error". Couldn't access it with another camera or via computer trying 3 different card readers. Thus, all the photos are lost. I have about 8 other SD cards in 1-4GB sizes and by various brands, none of the others have ever failed.
Excellent equipment - small, robust, plenty of power, and reliability are all a plus. The only want (and it's a small one) I have is that I wish they would put an on/off button on it (I use it for my laptop and I have to unplug it, since it's powered, when I have to get-up and go). Other than this minor desire - it's perfect!
Confortable enought for the price.Sound quality same as the ipod headphones.Fair price.
This is a super kit. The filters & lenses are very nice & of good quality. Everything works well. I really liked the sturdy locking case (although mine came without a key) & how well the foam interior holds the lenses & filters snugly & safely. The foam has cutouts to hold each lens & a section for the filters to be stored side by side, also surrounded by foam. We've used all of the filters & have used the lenses also several times since our purchase. I highly recommend this for begining & mid-level telescope astronomers.
This is a very sensitive HD tuner which picks up off the air HDTV channels with amazing video quality that is far superior than analog cable channels and a regular DVD with progressive scan. Off the air (OTA) Digital channels also have specialty sub-channels which you don't get on cable and satellite. For example PBS channel 28 in my area has 5 sub channels labeled 28.1, 28.2 and so on. And all free! As of December 2007, this and Coby are the only 2 HDTV tuners available.There are HDTV tuners in some DVD players and DVD & VHS recorders, even at comparable price, but my second hand knowledge is that those tuners don't perform as well and they record only in standard definition. As of now, HDTV recording can be done only with Tivo HD, satellite DVR, and on computer hard drives and HD or blue-ray DVD drives. My TiVo HD picks up only half the channels that Samsung picks up; this is a much better HD tuner than TiVo, which fails to pick up half the PBS channels. It is a small unit, almost the size of a hard cover book.PROSEasy to set up but the set up has to be done on component video or HDMI (not composite or S-video). But once set-up you can use with composite or S-video.Free OTA HDTV channels of amazing qualitySpecialty sub-channels which you don't get on regular cable, satellite or analog tunerVery sensitive tuner that will pick up OTA broadcasts even up to 50-70 miles away, picks up more channels than TiVo and picture quality much better than TiVo HD tuner.On screen programming guide (though may not always be accurate) which is available only on component video or HDMI. Another user in these reviews has noted that he was able to get the guide on analog TV by using S-video and connecting green component to yellow composite input.CONSRemote and manual can be made more user friendly (and this is a common problem with most complex electronic devices - Apple products and Tivo are exceptions).Cost. $179 is rather expensive for a TV tuner. Tivo HD at $249 is not a whole lot more expensive although carries a monthly service fee and TiVo tuner is not as sensitive as Samsung and does not pick up as many channels.Remote is rather directional, as noted by other reviewers, but not a big problem.
I have to purchase a new percolator every 1 to 3 years because that's as long as they last. All of the percolators today are made in China even though the brand names are still American and, they're simply poorly made junk. They look fine on the outside but, invariably, they fail electrically far faster than American made products that were once available.
We purchased this humidifier and were relatively pleased with its ability to humidify the air, the quietness, etc. We thought the filters were hard to find, too. Not always in stock at Target or the like, so if you see them, buy a couple. The other problem we had was that it leaked. We have hardwood floors and always put a towel underneath the unit when we ran it in our daughter's room. Several times, we woke up in the morning to a soaked towel and an empty water reservoir. We thought if we used this model any more we would run the risk of damaging our floors, so we threw it out and are searching for something better!
This product came straight to me in a matter of only days. It was brand new in the box and free of defects. I am very satisfied with this product and seller
I bought 3 of these cards from amazon.....what an amazing deal / price!I use them in my Panasonic HMC-150 video camera, and all i can say, is they are definitely worth the price!These cards have fast read / write, and i even use them in a USB card reader i have to transfer programs and big videos from one computer to the next.If you need large cards for your video camera, these are the ones to buy!
This was mailed quickly. I use it to run from my router upstairs to my PS3 slim downstairs. Works great and wraps up neatly when not in use. Quality end connections snap in securely. Great price compared to $40-$50 at Target, Best Buy or Wal-mart. Most stores have a max length of 25'. Recommend.
We're extermely happy with our purchase of the Toshiba sdp2000 portable dvd. If you plan on using this player in your car, make sure you purchase a &quot;suspension theater&quot; carrying case to hang the player between the seats. For long trips (longer than the battery life), buy a power inverter. It's much cheaper than a cigarette power adaptar. If you want to hear the dvd through the car speakers and you have a cassette player, use a CD car radio cassette player adaptar.The only minor drawback to this dvd player is you can't open the screen to 180 degrees or beyond
Obviously, VCR's are becoming a thing of the past. The problem is what do we do with all those old tapes we still like to watch? I bought this primarily for its tv tuner. Asthetically, the case is plastic and it does not look like the sturdiest piece of gear. However, its mechanics fuction well and I have had no problems with recording or loss of tapes due to the machine eating them. The interface is not bad, but it leaves a bit to be desired. First, there is no tv/vcr switch on the front of the unit. I use it as my tuner, and it does not remember that it is set to vcr mode when it is turned on and off. I have to press the switch on the remote every time I watch TV. Next, it will not change channels unless I press the enter key. This is sometimes confusing because it is not clear if the machine received the right input from the remote. My old vcr switched channels as soon as the second digit was pressed. Finally, when using the channel up and down keys, the blue screen appears briefly. This is a small issue, but can be bothersome if you channel surf like I do.In summary, this is not a bad item. It does what I need it to, it is just odd that manufacturers are neglecting quality and functionality. I feel I should have gotten a much better vcr for this price.
I only bought this to add to my existing Corsair XMS2 2gb DDR2 to make 6gb. I really find its a bit too expensive for a DDR2 800mhz. Too bad that I have to buy this online because the local pc shops are selling mostly DDR3 modules and the only DDR2 modules they have are Kingston's.On the bright side, Corsair XMS2 is always the best choice for memory because of its performance. I wasn't happy with Kingston's performance before but now I am happy to be using Corsair, especially the XMS2.
I just received the BEFSR41 last week. Had it hooked up in 15 minutes. I use Verizon DSL, and my existing network setting were the same as required by the router. Plugged the cables and the box in, checked the router settings (no changes needed), rebooted the 4 PC's (Two on XP, two on Me), and made sure email and internet connections worked. They did. I have not had any of problems another reviewer had with getting to some web sites. Everything works as expected. I bought this to isolate my LAN from the internet (WAN). I was using a simple hub, but that put me at risk with hackers, even with a firewall, since I wanted to share files and a printer between my PCs. Now, my router gives me my own internal IP addresses that the hackers cannot see. They beat on the router, not my network.
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.
I am not sure where to rate this puppy.Pros-- intuitive interface-- looks great!-- MP3 player works well-- great photo player-- excellent quality voice recordingHowever!!!!Cons-- I bought this b/c it did everything an IPOD does (although IPOD interface is still better), and it plays videos, has FM tuner etc, and is cheaper; but several of the features have major flaws:-- VIDEO DOES NOT WORK ON THIS PLAYER!!!!!! If you are getting this to play video then do not get this. I have scoured the interet about the video problem and many, many people are saying the same thing about the video.-- FM Tuner is very weak!!!!!-- Samsung software is WEEAAAKKKK!!!! and frustrating to use!!!!!Those are my three biggest gripes, and they are big gripes as the Video and FM tuner are two big reasons I got this player.Still, it does look sharp and the price is great for a 4GB. I got mine for $130 at Best Buy. I still like it but it hurts that video and FM Tuner do not work.
[...]I have struggled with VMware ESXi installation. I have AMD Phenom II X6 1090T processor with ASUS cross-hair motherboard. The built-in LAN card doesn't supported by VMware. I also tried with the D Link Gigabyte Ethernet card and No luck.Finally in Amazon I found the Intel Gigabyte Ethernet adapter and from the review I found its working fine with VMware ESX/ESXi. Once I receive the order I inserted my new LAN adapter and started installing VMware ESXi and completed the installation without any issue. I strongly recommend this product for those planning to go for VMware ESX/ESXi Operating System. Best price as well.Krishna
Our Garmin GPS was stolen from our Car, So I went to the Computer to replace it. I found one very simular to the one we had at a very resonable price. It was delivered very timely. Thanks Amazon
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.
This product shipped quickly and was exactly what I was looking for. Description was correct making it easy to find this specific product.
The case fits Nokia 6820 nicely. However, a *belt clip* did not come with the case. If the Krusell case, in fact, does not come with a belt clip, this page should state very clearly, and have link(s) to the clips that are compatible with the Krusell case. With out such information, a customer has to be disappointed (to say to least), and pay shipping fee twice (nearly $10) if he/she wishes to buy the clip.It is hard for me to imagine why would anyone wish to buy a cell phone case without a belt clip. Even if the case does not come with a clip (which is terrible), I can't imagine why amazon.com would not make it easy to up-sell the clip.I have e-mailed Amazon.com, and www.krusell.se and received no reply. The seller said "i do believe we have belt clips for sale at amazon.. did you seethem?" I told the seller that 1) I did not expect that a case does not come with a belt clip, 2) I did not intentionally look for a separate clip for the case, and 3) the clip did not appear as either a accessory of the phone or the Krusell case. I did not hear back from the seller.
Although not inexpensive, the A8's sound is the best I've heard amongst Etymotic, Shure and Bose, and when comfort is brought into consideration, there is no competition whatsoever. You'll hear music you've never heard before. As with all of these brands, they do require fitting, but are extremely flexible and can be adjusted to any ear. And unlike the others, they do not lose their position when worn for extended periods, such as on airplanes. Design and workmanship are--well, they're works of art. And the leather case is a nice finishing touch. They're incredible!
How can you go wrong? Tiffen makes a good, reasonably priced product.Sure better than ruining the not so reasonably priced lens below.
this is a great wirless adapter install is a piece of cake and using this I am able to hook up to what was a weak signal. For a desktop pc this is very recomended.
Great book. Very handy, indeed. It's very well organized and a great price. It just might save your life one day.
It works really well for showing the depth. It also seems to indicate fish, although I haven't been able to catch any. Would be nice to have one that shows the bottom contour, but for something inexpensive and compact, this is a surprisingly good product.
I am a physical therapist and bought this for my clinic. It has excellent sound quality on this item that carries easily throughout the clinic without high volume needed. Very sturdy and highly recommended.
gave to my husband for Christmas (a little early). He has used it often and loves it. Pictures come out looking so much better with it. great item
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.
This card is great, although I use it on my edirol and it takes a few seconds to load. Other than that it works really well.
The white wires suggest Etymotic Research wants a bigger piece of the iPod upgrade market. But rather than simply giving the black-wired ER-6 a cosmetic makeover, they designed the ER-6i from the ground up to work around portables' puny output. Thus, they offer higher sensitivity (more sound for a given volume setting) and boosted bass response.But despite their light weight and sporty appearance, these phones are optimized for home listening, commuting, and plane trips; applications where sound isolation is a benefit, not a hazard. Compare them, therefore, to active noise-canceling headphones, not conventional earbuds.FIT & COMFORTBecause these phones go in your ear canal and require an airtight seal, proper fit is essential. Without it, you will get no bass at all. None. I prefer the disposable foam ear tips to the 3-flange ones (both kinds are included). Your results may vary.Here's the trick: After you compress the foam and insert them in your ears, it takes several seconds for the foam to expand. Focus on available background noise. When the sound drops suddenly over a second or two, you know a seal has been formed. Conversely, with music playing, you should notice the sound suddenly fill out, first in one ear and then the next.The foam ear tips may feel uncomfortable for 2-3 minutes, but you quickly get used to them. This naturally depends on ear geometry and other factors, but be aware that you wouldn't buy these phones on comfort alone.SOUND DAMPINGProperly inserted, the foam ear tips provide 34-36 dB noise reduction (the triple flanged ear tips are a few decibels less effective). To put this in perspective, this is even better than the 29-31 dB NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) provided by better-quality shooting ear muffs. They also quiet more than active noise canceling headphones (which feature feedback circuitry that noticeably degrades the sound).With this level of damping, you may be aware that a TV is on in the same room, but just barely. You will also save your hearing because you won't feel the need to turn up the volume to drown out environmental noise.The downside of this isolation is that you will miss doorbells, telephones, etc. Common sense argues strongly against using these jogging, bicycling, or even walking around city streets. You're giving up a sense entirely. The "look out, you idiot" you don't hear could be the "look out, you idiot" you absolutely, positively needed to hear.SOUND QUALITYPutting these phones through their paces with music I'm familiar with, the first thing that stood out was their neutral-to-bright balance. These are slightly more "forward" sounding than the more "laid back" or "polite" German headphones you might think of.The second thing I noticed was that they get the midrange right. Without the response peaks, valleys or ripples that so often mar the critical 1,000 Hz. region, you will hear singers sound more "present" than with the vast majority of headphones (and most audiophile speakers for that matter).If you are a bass junkie, you will find the bass lean. This is difficult to say, but it's not the headphones. It's you. You are addicted to heavy one-note bass (it's an epidemic - note how rental cars always have the bass at +10). Go cold turkey and listen with these for a week, however, and you will discover that there are actually, ahem, different bass notes.As for treble, there are conventional open headphones (usually more expensive) with more "air" at the top end, but the ER-6i's treble extension is as good as sound-isolating headphones go - certainly better than the Bose. There's a minor response notch at 7 kHz, but nothing I really noticed.BTW, don't be alarmed by their funny-looking frequency response curve. Remember, because they're in your ear, they are voiced to compensate for the missing frequency shaping ordinarily provided by your outer ear.The sound damping has another beneficial effect: You will hear things in familiar recordings you have never heard before, even with high quality open headphones. Not just fingers over guitar strings, but sounds way, way down in the mix.DESIGN & BUILDThese fingernail-sized phones are white with transparent side panels that reveal wires and the metal flanks of their balanced armature transducers. There is a small port topside, presumably for audio tuning, but perhaps also to reduce negative pressure caused by yanking the phones out (not a good idea - always remove them slowly). The front-facing side has the model number with a red dot separating the ER and 6i. The backs feature an oversized L and R, just like your first pair of sneakers.The wires are lightweight, which is a more important factor on canal phones than with ear buds that allow the outer ear to bear the weight. The cord is a bit longer than some joggers might like, but then again, you shouldn't be using these jogging. The 1/8" headphone jack termination is gold-plated for long-term corrosion-resistance.The removable shirt clip (included) should be used when practicable to avoid the sudden pressure on your eardrums that might result from yanking them out.CONCLUSIONThe ER-6i offers exceptionally involving, neutral sound for the money, with accurate bass and a commendably smooth midrange. I am also not aware of any headphones that provide better isolation from environmental noise. Recommended.
Everyone should have this UV filter. It saves from scratches and you don't have to worry about your lens all the time getting damaged or dusty.
They're functional, and a lot more durable than the plastic stylus that comes with the Palm. I'd say it's worth the extra bucks.
So far, I'm quite thrilled with this printer. It is quiet, fast, and even with just the standard four-color cartrige (not the photo cartridge), photos print out great, even on plain paper.I also printed about 80 pages of brown text set at about 10 pt in a serif font, and it was very crisp and very fast.It is not a small printer: it has a fairly substantive footprint, but it looks nice and feels like quality construction. It set up on my Mac in a snap, which was great.In short, if you are looking for a reasonably-priced, fast, quiet, quality inkjet, this is a great machine.
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 ink cartridge was completely full.However, its ink is a little more watery than the genuine ink, but for my needs it's acceptable when compared to the price/quality difference with genuine Canon ink.
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!
This is a great mouse for the little hands of my 3 yr old daughter. She likes the "froggy mouse" as she calls it and I like that you can program it to recognize both buttons as a left button press. This is done with additional software you have to download from the Kidzmouse website at [...]. They don't say whether the software is Vista compatible, but it works for me - you just have to make sure that Vista doesn't block it from starting up. I would recommend this mouse to any parent looking for a mouse for smaller hands.UPDATE 2/9/09 - The mouse driver DOES NOT work on Vista 64-bit versions.
So far this filter is great, I can't really any negative thing about it but it's well worth having it.
I have had these speakers for a while and didn't look into the problem - now I see everyone else has the same problem. For me, the buzz comes only with cell phones "nearby". The problem is it's not just my cell phone, which I can move across the room, although this is annoying. I live in a condo building, and even when the upstairs neighbor gets "in range" of these speakers, my speakers make noise. I can't believe they sell this product - I didn't pay $20 unfortunately, I believe I paid $40 or $50. On a happy note, the sound quality is quite good, and when they are playing music and no one with a phone is nearby, they are decent speakers. But the inconvenience far outweighs any benefits. Many people want to look up a phone number on their desktop, then make a call from their cell phone. That is impossible with this set of speakers.
If you want to get really wide shots with your cropped sensor camera this lens is your only option. The image quality is excellent in the center, but is somewhat soft and distorted on the edges with sometimes quite noticeable purple and green fringing. A bit too pricey for a non-L lens too. AF works great, no IS is needed. Overall - decent until you can afford the FF.
I purchased this drive to capture video, and after getting very poor results, ran a drive test routine from Pinnacle on the drive. Using a 100M file size, the average write is 2.46 MBytes/sec, minimum 1.4 MBytes/sec, and maximum was 9.6 MBytes/sec. Since this is well below the 3.6MBytes/sec sustained rate needed to support an uncompressed digital video capture,buy a different drive if you are thinking of using this for video.
Great mouse! Love the back and forward buttons! Not bad on batteries at all. For wireless it has great range even with interference from my cat! Cat has knocked it off my desk a few times. Still works great.
I bought this for my 79 year old mom who didn't want a computer and only has phone lines coming into her building. It was easy to do and she loves it. Instructions from H-P are the best and easiest I have ever encountered in buying zillions of products over the years.
This charger works just as well as the manufacturer charger, and for less than one fifth the cost.
This headphone is just like they said professional. It is Professional. When I hear the music, it is like to set on the center of the stage.
I am pretty sure that having Vista caused some problems, but I am not really sure. Technical Support was no help and even suggested I return it. Went with a Lynksis instead and it works a lot better and smoother.
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.
The tape works fine; it s little pricey but when I catch it at a good price I buy enough to last a while. I label just about anything and everything.
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.
Great to listen to music and answer incoming calls. My favorite feature is the stereo earbuds when talking to family. It really is nice to really be able to hear them like they are right there. The only downside is you cannot use the handsfree and charger at the same time since they use the same port.
I actually own the IS-30, which is almost identical to the IS-20, the only difference being that the IS-30 has exposure compensation (from -2EV to +2EV in 0.5EV steps), but I don't know if its still available, so I'm writing this review instead. I've had it for 2 years and it is a marvellous camera.This camera has all the features that you need and none that you don't. It is essentially a fully-automatic SLR camera, so you have the best of both worlds. With an SLR, when you look through the viewfinder, you're actually looking through the lens, so what you see is what you get (with composition and focus). Unlike a fully-automatic camera, which has parallax error associated with its separate viewfinder.The IS-20 is "zoomier" (28-110mm) than a standard SLR camera lens (28-80mm), but yet it is quite a small camera when compared to most SLRs. You can also get a telephoto extender that screws on the end making it effectively a 210mm lens; although you will have to use that pretty much at full-zoom and the camera lens cap won't retract when it is in place.The other advantage it has over fully-automatic cameras is that you can use various filters on the end of the lens. You might first consider getting a 2X macro lens and a red lens for improving the contrast in B&W; photography.I used my sister's Canon EOS-500N for two overseas trips and I found that about half of the features I just didn't use. With this Olympus, however, I use ALL the features. The two most commonly used modes are the scenery mode and the portrait mode. It also has spot metering, a timer, and a nifty lens cap. Plus it has full-auto mode; just press the green button and shoot!It has twin flashes, one for wide-angle and one for telephoto, and they are mighty-powerful! There are four flash modes: autoflash, no flash, red-eye reducing, and forced flash activation. They're all important. Having no flash is crucial for night time scenes; just put the camera on something steady, select the timer -that way the camera will go off by itself and you won't bump it- and you will take photos that look like a pro.Initially, the thing that bugged me most is that you can't manually set the shutter speed and have the camera figure out the correct aperture. But now I tend to think that the only time I really wanted to set the shutter speed myself is when I wanted the fastest possible shutter speed, and the camera has a mode that automatically does that for you (up to 1/2000 sec). You can only manually select the shutter speed for long-time exposures greater than 1 sec (1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 & 60 sec), but then camera fixes the aperture at f8, so you have to take a few shots to make sure the photo won't be under/overexposed. You can, on the other hand, choose an aperture from f4.5 to f22, and have the camera automatically use the right shutter speed. That allows you to change the depth of field of a scene.On the down side: for the smallish size, it is on the heavy side. But even though I am usually very obsessive when it comes to lightweight objects, in this case I can easily overlook that, because of its sheer convenience.If you're thinking of buying a digital camera, know that film has the equivalent of 1500 "pixels" per inch, so that a 24x36mm negative, assuming a good lens and fine-grained film, will have over 3 megapixels. Not only that, but this camera can use a wide range of film speeds, from 25 ISO all the way to 3200 ISO!!The other reason I didn't want a digital camera, is that I've been known to take about a thousand photos while I'm travelling, and I refuse to fork out that much money for the high-capacity memory cards required. Remember that 35mm film can be bought ANYWHERE.
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.
I am very impressed with size and quality of sound of this product! I liked it so much I bought another one. The first one was a purchase for a Christmas gift for my 11 year old daughter. I like hers so much I bought one for myself. Great!
I really liked this radar detector. That is, until my parents took away from me. I'm only 17. However, for the time I did have it, this thing did the job. It worked as soon as I got it, and I wasn't even on the road for 5 minutes before it gave me my first valid alert.
This is a great amp for anyone, but will fit well with a traveler or student. It doesn't matter what speakers you use, it will make them sound great! The Tripath Class T amp is unbelievable! The sound is warm and you will never go back to those *cheap* computer speaker setups. This is not cheap, just inexpensive. You can even use this amplifier to drive your home sound system. Make sure you get a good power supply or just use batteries. You can't beat the price for such an excellent sounding product. Class T is the wave of the future and this product is an incredible application of Digital Amplification. You can buy three Sonics for the price of one Griffin Pwave, although the Pwave has more features. Both are great!Get yourself a digital amp for an unbelievable price.
i've had this for a few weeks now, and it is perfectly compatible with my Macbook. I use it at work, and love the wireless capability on my big desk. So far I have no issues, it was easy to link and the commands I know still work the same. I like the look because I'm used to using a PC, so the way the keys are set up, including the number pad, is an easy transition for me. It does include the volume controls that are standard on Macs, so that is another plus for me. I bought this keypad with the suggested mouse. Love both!
I just bought this tv and seems ok, the closed captioning does not work on the dvd. Compared to all the research I made on having a good, cheap TV and a dvd, this one seems to be the best one, let's see what time says on its usage.
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!!
It is what it claims to be, a case that fits a Nikon S610. Great quality, NOT Dirt or water proof, but I guess I didn't think of that until dropping it in the snow. But the important parts of the camera are protected.
I bought this to pair with my Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. Just last week the lens was accidentally dropped onto concrete. This filter absorbed most of the impact, cracking the filter and the ring, but the lens was completely unharmed. You are making a big mistake if you don't throw one of these on your glass! My lens would have assuredly been ruined with a cheap filter or no filter attached.The quality while attached has been great; no distortion or color cast, as expect from a Hoya filter.
There seems to be some variety as to the specific mAh of the batteries supplied. I received a lesser one but the vendor I selected, SFplanet, was apologetic and made sure the situation was properly resolved.You can't edit the stars, but I'd bump it up to a 3. No more though, it is after all just a battery.
I have never written a review before, but I am compelled to write now. I wish I read the reviews of this product before I purchased it. Among other problems, the most troublesome is that the dvd player completely stopped working after only 5 1/2 months of using the unit. I should say that we only have 1 dvd so it didn't even get very much use during those 5 months. At first it would just freeze up during play and then shortly after that it wouldn't even load the dvd at all. The vcr continues to work, but it's not worth keeping. I'm defenestrating this one!
Product works fine, keeps underside of laptop cool and circulates air constantly.It does not draw undue amount of power when laptop is on battery only.A good investment so far!
I use windows 7 Professional and almost a year ago I got this great Bluetooth dongle. It is been working great. Really small and compatible with almost any bluetooth device.
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.
Right out of the box I was impressed. Many reviews I had read said it felt lightweight or had a plastic feel compared to the Nikkor 105mm. I don't know about that but it feels great to me. While this may not be as heavy as the Nikkor it felt right and looked good straight away. I have always used Nikon lenses (other than a Sigma 10-20mm I have, another great lens) so I do think twice about anything other than Nikkors. I am not disappointed with this Tamron. It is pin sharp, feels nice in the hand on the camera (D300) and the manual focus slide control works smoothly. For macro you do need manual focus. A review I read somewhere said it was slow to focus and sounded noisy. Can't agree. Maybe it is not as fast as the Nikkor (I have not tested the Nikkor) but this lens focuses fast enough at longer ranges. No different to other lenses I use in term of speed in focusing, that I can notice. And I don't find it noisy. And what a deal with $90 off thru April. I am critical about my lenses and would not have a poor quality lens in my bag. Makes a nice portrait lens. Don't hesitate - get it now.
This protects my ipod from getting damaged from when it gets dropped. Just wish I could but it on my ihome without having to take it out of the case.
Owned the A290 since 2004. Almost 4yrs old but she's been good to me. She's a big girl but I have no regrets. When I'm at the airport, everyone's looking at her big beautiful self-adjusting screen. A little thick but worth it to me.Had an issue with the iTunes software and had to re-image. Not sure aboutthat whole incident; may have been my fault but she's okay now. The CD/DVD RW had acted up for a couple of months but then started being good again. No issues since then.Battery life sucks. Bring the plug/adapter. Seeing the wires on the docking station when I walk into my office has gotten old. Looks and sounds great with any type of media. Movies/TV, music, PC games (not many games but enough).Recently bought an FZ premium notebook with the intentions of giving away the A290. No way. Seeing her side by side with a leaner/younger machine, I've decided to keep her. Vista doesn't run everything I need it to run anyway. Dynamic link library conflicts.I'm mostly ppt, jpeg/avi, wav data. She still surfs the internet like a Hawaiian - hardline or wireless. Really like the memory stick slot as I have several other SONY products. Inputs/outputs are readily available.She is a solid (NO FAT) performer. She doesn't have Blue Ray but I'm keeping her. Probably surprise her with another GB of memory for her B'day.
i havent got this item yet...but does it work like an ipod..like how you switch songs and raies the volume?
Connect the booster to your wireless router's antenna plug, plug the booster into the power adapter, and it works. It significantly increases signal strength with the other wireless computers in your network. Very simple. No drivers. No complicated setup.The manual (at least now) does clearly say to hook it to the router.
bought these for my wife:awesome sound and bass but not good to workout with. they keep falling out and it is really hard to get uses to them and find a comfortable postion in your ears. also the wire is really thick and heavy. only buy them if you plan on sitting and listening.
this product never worked very well, lots of gliches, but then it just up ang quite after about 2 months.go with this...Creative Labs Xmod Wireless Music Systemyou have been warned
I have never taken the time to review a product on Amazon before, but I am taking the time to hopefully help someone else out there find a nice digital camera! I am NOT a professional but like to be creative with my photo taking and enjoy scrapbooking!I received my first digital camera a few years ago for Mother's day and it was a Sony 3.2 MP and I really enjoyed it! A very nice camera. The main reason I chose to replace it was the model did not have a MACRO setting and I was wanting to try that feature out - also, some extra mp wouldn't be bad either! :0)After much research and review hunting, I purchased an Olympus SP-500. Much to my dismay I couldn't even take a clear picture in auto mode, and I couldn't get a clear picture in sport mode....FORGET THIS....so, I returned it and ended up getting the same camera that the Salesperson had as well as a close friend of mine. This Canon is it!I started the camera and BAM, crisp, clear photos with no blur! I also could take action shots in auto mode with no blur either! Talk about ease! Then, I tried the Macro option and WOW! Very simple and came out nice! I put two sample photos on Amazon if you'd like to check them out!I have only used the camera for one day so far, but I am SUPER impressed with it! I hope this review was helpful to you!
I've had this model (Sony MZ-R700) for over 2 years now. I love it so much and HIGHLY recommend it.The audio quality is excellent -- I record in LP2 mode most often and cannot tell the difference in quality between that and Sp mode.The size of the walkman is perfect -- small, portable, and easy to reach into your pocket and fiddle with.Operating the recorder is very easy -- especially when you use the SYNC RECORD method (hooked up to a digital output). I've even recorded from VHS tapes and my old turntable (LP's) onto minidisc and the quality is amazing.The only thing I can complain about is the TMARK system of placing &quot;markers&quot; on the disc. The process of combining or removing markers is a bit convoluted -- it took me a while to master it. It is possible to do some basic &quot;editing&quot; with markers, but be ready for a learning curve.The other complaint is that, much like Apple users, you will be one of the few (but lucky) owners of a minidisc player/recorder. If sharing music is important, then think about your minidisc purchase. If you like, for instance, to make mix-discs for your friends, then think about how many of your friends have a minidisc player. If you are simply looking for an excellent, portable way to listen to music, then MD is the way to go!!Also, using the PC connect is a great tool -- I've transferred MP3's from my computer to minidisc effortlessly. With my Dell laptop I had to change a few audio settings to get the tracks to output correctly to the MD player. That's more of a laptop problem than a Sony MD problem, though.So .... if you are on the fence about MD player/recorders, DON'T BE. This model is great.
Love this beautiful and inexpensive mouse. It works great and looks even better. The two extra buttocks are great when you need to go page forward or back. I still find myself using the back arrow. No need for software, just plug and play on my Vista. You can't find a better working and looking mouse for the price.
After light use (less than once a week) for under 3 months the sound began to cut out. I noticed it would cut out over 80% of the time I was listening either entirely, or a large portion of the sound range would suddenly dissapear. Usually mid range (vocals) and below would cut out. If the cord was held just right it would come back for a few seconds but then cut back out. Also, they are slightly tight on the ears while wearing glasses.
Just purchased it and have used it five times. It works exactly as advertised. It has cut 8 strokes off my game overnight. It eliminates one unknown in hitting the pin: what's the exact yardage so I know which club to select? I also have used it to get the range to a bunker and have received reliable data. The range finder is compact, light weight, and very easy to use. It works in the lighting conditions at dusk and also has worked very well in the bright winter sun. In my experience, it deserves the five star rating.
Coffee is much more flavorful in this pot. I wish I had tried it sooner. I do recommend using the filters which can be purchased at the market, or you will have some sediment.
Sony, this is a joke, bought this and returned it, I heard better sound out of a Fisher Price radio. Mega bass? As the previous reveiwer mentioned this button is just for show it makes no difference to the output, the speakers sound like a tin can set up. The RCA boombox is a little cheaper and better, but better if you can get a JVC or Panasonic boombox.
I originally bought the highly rated 320 version of this and returned it. The 320 is last years model, the 330 is this years, thats why there are few reviews for this one, it was just recently released. It had a problem and would skip tracks in the last 10% of the CD. I can attribute that to maybe a bit of bad luck, maybe a defective piece. Stuff happens! But I really hated the design and layout of the controls. My fingers are too big, design is poor.So I replaced it with this model. No problems with skipping and the controls make sense!!As far as sound goes, it blows away my little MP3 player. Which BTW doesn't show up in iTunes since I bought an Intel iMac. I found a way to get around it, but it was a hassle.Now all I have to do is pop a 700mb cd into the player, hit play and it sounds great. When I'm a little bored with what I hear, drop a different 700mb of mp3s into the player. EZ PZI'm finished with solid state MP3 players and hard drive MP3 players. I've seen the future. The future is cheap CD players that play MP3s.
It was perfect having this kit to view Mars! I was able to come up with all sorts of combinations of eyepieces/filters to view some of the detail. It really made the polar ice cap stand out. You will not be disappointed with this kit. It is definately worth the money.
I've had this camera for 7 months and, in that time frame, I've also tried out 2 other digital cameras. A Pentax Optio S4i and the Sony T-1. Here are my comparisons and observations.I'll start with the flaws. The first and most annoying (and the reason I didn't give it 5 stars) is that this camera has difficulty focusing in low light (by &quot;low light&quot; I mean any time you might be required to use the flash). Many times, it just doesn't achieve a proper focus. This results in either a blurry, unfocused photograph or missing the shot all together. The Sony T-1 takes care of this by shining a red light on the subject so it can achieve a proper focus. The Kodak DX6490, and a lot of other digital cameras, badly need this feature.The second flaw might not be a flaw to many of you. I personally think that this camera is too big and bulky. Obviously, that is the trade off for the huge zooming capabilities. But still, the Sony T-1 is so compact and easy to carry! The Kodak DX6490 needs a big carrying case. You can't just clip it to your jeans or put it in your shirt pocket. You have to have to carry it around like a purse. It's like carrying and old 35mm camera. Definitely not very convenient. And since it's not convenient to carry around at all times, you're going to miss some shots `cause you didn't have your camera with you!Also, the start-up time takes too long. 4-5 seconds vs. the T-1's 1.5 seconds.As for the good stuff, I have to say that this camera takes great photos! It blows the Sony T-1 and the Pentax Optio S4i away. If you can achieve a proper focus when you're in low light, the flash is definitely adequate (the T-1 and S4i have very inadequate flashes). In low light and daylight, the colors are vivid and the depth and quality of the shots are very good. Much better than the 5.1 mega-pixel T-1 and waaaayyy better than the S4i (the S4i is a crappy camera).The 2.2" screen is really nice (the T-1's is better, though). The zoom is incredible. It feels secure in your hand. The features are a little limited compared to the T-1's but they're adequate, none the less.Conclusions: If the Sony T-1 would take photos like the DX6490, I would have a T-1 in my hands right now. But I don't. I'm holding the DX6490. It ultimately comes down to "how good are the photos" and the DX6490 takes some damn good ones!
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.
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.
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 purchased this because my computer was running slow and had run out of memory. The price was excellent, it was easy to install, and my computer runs like it did when new. I looked at memory at other stores and this type of memory, since it is an older computer, was difficult to find and two to three times the price I paid. Delivery was extremely fast and it works great. I highly recommend this product.
The cable seems pretty strong to me. Other than that, it is pretty basic. It doesn't hurt that the keys are orange making it easier to locate.
First of all, the nature sounds are horrible and completely unrealistic. If you're considering getting this product just for the nature sounds, you're better off buying something else. If you're an audiophile and are easily annoyed by poor sound quality of radio stations and plan on using this as your primary radio, then get something else.Otherwise, it works okay as an alarm clock. The light is dim enough not to be annoying when I am trying to sleep, and I am really sensitive to light in my bedroom when trying to fall asleep. The alarm goes off on time. I can set one alarm with the buzzer and one with the radio for a backup alarm if I fall asleep after turning off the first alarm.I'm sure there are better alarm clocks out there, but I have a hard time finding alarm clocks without annoyingly bright digital time displays that keep me awake at night.
After doing tons of research on my next phone, I decided on the VTech. No phone seems to do it all for all people, I just cared what worked for me. I don't care about the shared phonebook deal. I just want clear calls, some handset customizing and decent battery life. I got most of those. The calls are exceptionally clear. No hiss or echo. It's amazing coming from my old uniden 5.8. I have the handsets spread around the house. I have one in the bedroom with the ring volume set to off. That was an important feature. The battery life isn't very good. They say you should get 100 hours standby, buy I just get 10 hours. So if you lose a handset for more than 10 hours, hitting the locate handset button on the base won't help you. The handset is nice and the lighted buttons are a plus. The answering machine works just fine, but you can't check the messages from the handsets. Kind of a bummer on that. But, as a clear cordless phone, it works great. I'm using it on Vonage too.
The Sigma 30mm is a solid lens, and feels like a professional Nikkor lenses in its build quality. It is heavy, has a metal mount and plasticized metallic exterior. However that is where the comparisons to a high quality, professional lens end.This lens underperforms in several regards. First, it has the at this point well documented focusing issue. In addition, it constantly overexposes pictures on my D80. I am not the only one to experience this problem. (Google Ken Rockwell's review). It is fast, and it CAN produce a great image, but getting there requires me to use manual focus, and set my D80 to a -.7 exposure adjustment. For a so-called professional lens, this is simply not acceptable.I now use this lens only when I have to: when I can't use a tripod in dim interiors, or at dusk & when I don't need auto focus.I would not recommend this lens to anyone unless you really have to have the speed and don't care about the focus and overexposure problems.Honestly, I am surprised there are so many glowing reviews of this lens.
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 got this almost a year ago. No problems. Works great. Plenty of room for videos/photos.
The rave reviews posted here are a bit startling, when you consider that there are three major defects in this unit. First, the input noise reduction is so mild it's ineffective, and the output noise filters are simple blur effects that do more harm than good. Second, you can't get a true black or white level from this machine, so recordings look washed-out when played elsewhere (a professional proc amp doesn't help, either. This machine filters all input to 15 IRE and won't allow a true black from any source, including cable). There are settings for "Darker", "Enhanced", etc. - they do nothing for black-white levels, they just dim or wash out the image. Third, DVD-RW is a fantasy with this machine, they just won't work. It's a shame, because even at long recording times there are very few artifacts. Too bad Toshiba designers prefer lackluster images. They seem OK when played on this machine, but look closer and you'll see they're just dark, not richly colored. Another glitch: Record a home-made (not retail) VHS tape into this machine, and when you try to copy it to another DVD recorder the Toshiba will not allow it until you use a pro-level TBC unit on the Toshiba's output. In fact, you can't even make copies of your own, home-made DVD's. Supposedly many of these problems were corrected on later units, but newer Toshibas for 2006 might improve to the point where they could replace your high-end VCR. But don't count on it. Home DVD machines have a long way to go before they can compete with the 30+ years of evolution behind a quality VHS machine. IF this will be your one and only DVD player/recorder, you could live with it. Just don't expect good performance from your recordings if you have to replace this unit or give your washed-out images to friends.
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.
I got this product for the Black Friday price which, by the way I've seen things around Amazon, may or may not have been normal price. But, regardless of that fact, these are a VERY comfortable set of headphones. While they do have great sound quality, and noise isolation at decent volumes, the bass on these could be a bit better. It doesn't sound bad, but there could be a bit more kick. I like to FEEL my bass as well as hear it. But overall, I love these headphones and will be using them for quite a while. The bass is the only qualm, and honestly it's really not that bad.
The first camera I bought used the batteries provided by Samsung in just a few minutes and would automatically shut off when I put in brand new alkaline batteries, could not even take one picture. I called Samsung who recommended I exchange it, which I did. My second camera is fantastic and uses batteries appropriately. It has a very easy to use interface even for a novice like me, the pix & movies are super sharp. I'm having a great time with this camera and would recommend it, especially for the price.
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.
This gadget has really hooked us on popcorn as a snack. We had been getting wonderful microwave popcorn from Yoder Popcorn (on the Web), but it got expensive. Then I noticed that they said that the Presto popper could be used with any of their bulk popcorn -- at much lower cost. What amazed us was how much better their already outstanding popcorn tasted with the Presto! And the ability to make it with the oil of our choice (we like olive oil) or no oil at all is a great bonus. Entering &quot;presto powercup concentrator&quot; in Google turned up a number of sources (including Amazon) for this essential insert -- we ordered ten packs to save on shipping and are sure we will use them in a reasonable time.The size is great for us -- just about as much as a standard microwave pack per popperful. I do not see it as very feasible for more than four or maybe six people at a time, however.While the Powercups do add to the cost, it still is cheaper than the microwave packs. Using the Yoder popcorn as an example (since the same popcorn is available either in bulk or microwave packs) and assuming that one gets 3 pops per Powercup (half of what Presto says is feasible) the cost comes out about as follows:Premium white or yellow popcorn, 3.5 oz = $0.13Olive oil, 0.5 oz = 0.10Powercup = 0.08Amoritization of popper = 0.02Total = $0.33By contrast, a 3.5 oz microwave pouch of the same popcorn costs $0.65 in bulk.Actual final costs will be greater for both due to shipping charges, of course, but these do not favor one over the other.Will O'Neil
I bought my daughter this MP3 player and she is very happy with it. Very easy to use.No complaints at all! And the transaction was smooth.
excellent with printer we bought. We are happy about purchase. Hope to buy many more.
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).
I'LL KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET: I WAS JUST TOLD THAT THIS PANASONIC POWER SUPPLY DOES NOT WORK WITH MY NEW PANASONIC CORDLESS PHONE SYSTEM, MODEL NO. KX-TG4031. EVEN I JUST PLACED THE ORDER 30 MINUTES AGO, IT IS ALREADY IN PROCESS AND CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR CHANGED.THE THING PROBABLY WORKS WITH CERTAIN OTHER PHONE SYSTEMS, BUT I SHALL BE STUCK WITH A USELESS BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY FOR MY PHONE'S BASE UNIT. BUYER, BEWARE!
Used 2 of these and a roll of coax to send the signal from my receiver in my media center under the TV over to my sub which is behind the couch. Works great!
Ink arrived well packaged & in excellent condition. Thanks.I love the Canon 9500 Pixma.
I had been looking for a quick-to-set-up tripod that was short enough when collapsed to fit into my motorcycle's side case (saddlebag), and that yet would have the bells and whistles I desired, like a removable camera base that would enable one to switch cameras easily on the tripod, flip-open & closed leg locks to enable quick set-up and take down, a reasonable height when fully extended, and full head adjustability for doing pan, portrait, panorama, and angled camera shots. This little tripod has proved to have it all, including being very well and sturdily constructed. Duplicate head connectors can be had so one can put and leave one on each camera one wishes to use, and can thereby switch cameras with nothing more than the pull of a lever at the tripod's head. Yet these are, as is the tripod, well made and compact. The tripod is furthermore, anything but flimsy, despite it's small size. I'd call it rugged!
The Lexmark Z43 Ink Jet Printer arrived on time & in good working order. I am satisfied with my purchase. Thanks.
I ordered this particular radio based on Internet reviews and it is indeed a great little radio. It offers lots of stations, weather (important for where we live), and works excellent from the batteries. Perfectly sized, light weight, with good sound. I could NOT find a similar item in the big-stores. They offered only CD and/or alarm radios (not needed). This is my portable, dependable, counter-top (or my bedroom bureau top) radio, AND the one we have for storms!
I only rated this product with 1 star because no provisions are made for negative 10!!!I requested a scanner for my department and was provided with this one. Since receiving it, it has been a source of much discontent for me. It was hoped acquiring this machine would assist in productivity but since our acquisition we have made more calls to the service department than we did before. Firstly, it jams for no reason!! My personal assistant now wastes time feeding one sheet of paper at a time to be scanned. It is totally unreliable and stops working without notice. If the document contains a signature or anything apart from "typewritten fonts" the entire document is scanned in "gibberish"!!!This product was a waste of money!!!
This is a very useful remote, you can take it anywhere in the house because the sending unit is in the remote itself, and works very well.
I have used the product quite a few times since purchasing. It works fine and very user friendly. The screen can be hard to see in direct sunlight, but you can adjust it so that the image is viewable.Very happy with it.
When I lost my charger I was thinking I had to go through the manufacturer. Was I wrong this product works great and what a price.
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!
I've had a Sony Viao desktop for six months, and it's amazing. Yes it has a cheap mouse, speaker, keyboard, etc, but that's all easily replaced. If you're buying this computer it's for the recording ability. This is the best Media PC on the market in my opinion. The front analog inputs makes for very simple VHS tape transfer (although don't expect it to copy copyrighted movies to DVD...it won't). I have my satellite TV hooked up to it, and it works great. The DVD burning software is also a breeze. If you're looking for a Media PC, then definitely consider this one and not the HP, which lacks many of the standard features of the Sony.
Certainly heavy duty, but a little stiff and cumbersom. Wish it had come in a somewhat smaller length.
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.
For the price you can't go wrong. Fit my sony cyber shot perfectly I love this little product it gets the job done! Very impressed!
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 bought this product for my dell laptop that got extremeley hot whenever i used it for a long time and now with this product the laptop doesnt even become warm its amazing
I am very satisfied with this boombox, although it is not as loud as it looks. I was hoping it would be a little bit louder, but it still beats most other boombox out there.
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.
This item allowed me to change from the ugly, wide open entertainment piece (that I had to use to allow all the remotes to work) into a lovely piece that not only hides the VCR and cable box, but provides much needed enclosed storage. It's great!
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.
I purchased this for my 15" HP laptop and it worked out great. Does not take up much desk space and is perfect for use in my home office. Would definitely recommend.
So I've been looking for a while now for a set of speakers that are cost effective but not a heap of junk in the sound sense. I found them right here. These speakers are great. Granted they run off of 4 AAA batteries and my ipod (4th generation)doesn't really set right in the little platform for it. BUT the sound is more than worth it. The speakers work great for low level music at my desk to blaring over the shower in my bathroom. I am BEYOND please with this purchase. So to recap:Pros-Great soundcord wraps neatly around the device in a grove just for it.When folded the speakers are a nice compact little square.Cons-Doesn't run off of device battery, but 4 AAAs instead.stand/platform for device is really more of a sliding box (But if your device has the headphone jack on the side or on top it shouldn't make a difference.)
great sound!!super comfortable!!!great noise isolation!!!!!the only way to travel on an airplane!!!!!the only negative that I can see it is the need to remove them if you need to talk to somebody because the sound isolation is so substantial. Otherwise I think these things are wonderful!!!!!!!!!! the sound is particularly good!!! I'm a professional musician and for the price I don't think you can beat these things even at two or three times the cost!!!!a great WOW factor from my standpoint!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 compared this lens to an equivalent Tamron (I believe it was), and this lens is far superior. Extremely fast and quiet focusing. The f2.8 is greatly enhances my ability to shoot sports indoors without use of flash. The lens is heavy, which is where the monopod ring comes in very handy. If you are a weekend shooter, the cost and weight are probably not worth it, but for those who are more serious or shooting professionally this lens will quickly pay off.
Great stands they feel solid great price worth every penny my polk audio speakers look great with these stands the top base could be a hair longer and wider other than that I recommend these stands hides the speaker wires too.
This unit is great for travel baring one slight problem. It houses everything in the unit (including the ipod) except the power cord,therefore only 4 stars. The case is very rugged and the sound is fantastic given its compact size. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an all in one unit for travel.
Everything is just great, except two things. 1. Hate to take the battery out to be charged. 2. No way of knowing how much battery life you have left on the camera. If there is an indicator, I surely didn't see it in the manual or any of the buttons.
I believe this is the largest Case Logic CD Wallet ever made. I think it's the largest CD Wallet ever made, holding a whopping 256 CD's!At the price for one of these babies, you can't go wrong. If you are an avid audio-CD collector, this is the wallet for you. If you have tons of software(can I hear you saying software junkie?), this is the wallet for you. If you have tons of Playstation games, again, this wallet is for you.I would highly recommend this wallet to any of the above.
The good is the hardware. Neat, tidy, easy to hook up. The bad is the software, which is unreliable at best (not sure whether it's kludgy, or just doesn't work well -- tried with flavours of Windows from 95 through 2000 and XP pro.The ugly is support: it has to be the worst I have ever run into on the 'net, and that's saying an awful lot...
I love my portable DVD player from SONY. Quite compact and easy to carry. Love the 2 headphone jacks. It plays virtually any type of cd/dvd I create. So convenient I was able to use it to aid in my choir rehearsals. Speaker stand was a good idea.Minor Cons: A replacement recharchargeable battery would have been better. Speakers are on one slab so not so a little bulky to carry.I AM DESPERATELY trying to find a replacement power chord but to no avail. Can anyone help? Where can I get one???
A friend of mine showed me his 8X25 Canon IS binoculars and I was extremely impressed with how well I could see with them. So I ordered the 10X30 and have found them to be oustanding. Being an eyeglass wearer it's always been difficult to find any binocs that would work for me. The canon is the first pair that allows me to see clearly and the IS is a real plus as it holds stable anything you're looking at. They're the best by far!!!
I bought these to replace a broken set of ipod headphones. They are terrible. They hurt my ears, and the sound is atrocious. No low end at all! I paid 60 dollars for these? Get a replacement pair of ipod headphones instead.
I am very happy about this whole transaction through Amazon. I ordered this TV on Sunday afternoon 8/12, got an email on Monday 8/13 that my TV had shipped and a call on Tuesday 8/14 from Eagle saying they had my TV ready to deliver that day!! I live in the DFW, Texas area and apparently Amazon has a warehouse in near-by Irving. So, it was a fast, smooth transaction. I had read some bad things about Eagle, so I was a bit worried about how the delivery would go. But, they were SO great! The delivery guys called when they left their warehouse to let me know they were on their way. When they got here, they unpacked the TV from the box and set it up for me. They wouldn't actually plug anything in, I had to do that. But, no big deal. I plugged it in, turned it on - it worked (and looks great by the way), so I signed for the TV and they left - it was all so quick I couldn't even believe it! PLUS I saved $450 over what I would have paid at a local retailer for the EXACT same TV. I paid 899.98 with free shipping for a 50" HDTV! I couldn't be happier! Thanks Amazon and Eagle Delivery! So far the TV looks great - I will leave a follow-up once I have had it a while...
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.
This is the perfect lens for anyone wanting to get professional results from a lens thats quick (ultra fast focusing), long enough to get "in close", yet light enough to be able to use hand held. I'm not sure if the "IS" feature is needed for sports photography or not, but it's a nice extra.
I studied Finance and Mathematics.TI Professional:Pro:1. You may use this in Actuarial exams or CFA exams.2. Once you get used to it, it is a good calculator. Most finance textbooks gives examples using TI calculator.Con:1. Harder to use than Casio, but not too hard.2. Battery supported, you should change your battery before going into the Actuarial or CFA exam if you have been using this calculator for awhile. I believe it lasts about 1-3 years.CasioPro:1. More features2. Easier to use3. Battery and solar supported4. Navigation feature, you can scroll up and down on few lines of displayCon:1. You can't use this on Actuarial or CFA exams.2. School textbooks teach you how to use financial calculator using TI, not this one.My opinion:If you are not a hard-core finance person, getting a Casio might be better since it's easier and cheaper to use. However, as an actuary, I use TI most of the time.If you are a Finance major, plan to take any Actuarial or CFA exams, get TI because you have no choice. (You may use HP for CFA exam, but I think people who started their career many years ago use HP, young people these days use TI)I hope this review helped.
For the price this is a great entry level DSLR. I purchased it six months ago and have found it wonderful and easy to use. The pictures are crisp and sharp and the functions easy to learn. I use this camera body weekly and love that the lenses for my other Pentax SLR's work with the *ist DL
After using this awhile, it seemed to give me a lot of problems. I finally gave in and bought another brand, {Belkin} and I have had no headaches since then. Wouldn't buy another Linksys again!
I don't think this is a particularly good power adapter.I have had this item for a little more than a week. I have used it for less than three days in that time, and it has died.I guess, in this case, you get what you paid for.
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.
Mine included free 800 asa film! Did not read that in the descrition. The price is high! Wish it was cheaper! It is like a 35mm automatic camera without the batteries and a flash. I plan to have negatives only developed. Hope to save on the cost and then have my scanner that can scan in negatives to the computer. Scanner is the Canon mfr. CanoScan D660u. (is a USB connector). I believe it is avail here at Amazon.com. I have also heard of a Fuji 1x use 8 lens camera for golfing swing analysis. I wonder if it is cheaper!
Had I purchased this as an alarm clock/radio at $150, I wouild've been completely dissatisfied. However, I got it during a gold deal for $40. As noted by so many reviewers, the bright lcd display lights up a dark room so much that it's difficult to sleep.However, I purchased this for it's radio/aux functions, for which it is very satisfactory. Radio reception here in Manhattan is excellent on both am/fm. But using this as a speaker for an mp3 player is its real strong point. The sound is EXCELLENT once I've adjusted the EQ setting on the player. Sadly, the Eton lacks any kind of bass/treble adjustment,a serious omission for a radio that is still selling for $150.But once adjusted on your player, the sound is very rich, full bodied, and a pleasure to listen to for hours. I love laying in bed with the remote and listening to all my music on shuffle.As for the bright lcd, I also cover it up at night...a little odd having to do this, but I really bought this only as an mp3 speaker, and for that, it's a great deal if you can find it for &lt;$50.
Some reviews were saying they had problems getting the wristband to fit through, but I had no problem pulling the plastic wristband adjuster through the leather. Just give it a little force and it comes right through. It's real leather and holds your camera snuggly and firmly so it won't get scratched. If your camera is in this case and it drops it will definitely survive the fall with probably no more than a scratch, probably with no damage at all (provided you didn't drop it from a skyscraper!).
The earphones fully meat my expectations. The noise cancelling is very good - I can now cut the grass and listen to my mp3's without adjusting the volume. I do follow the product cautions about watching for traffic while taking my morning walk.
I have had this cd player for over a year now. About a month ago, one of the locks broke off. A week later the other one broke off. Other than that, I love this cd player. It's just the cheap locks.
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.
For a small recorder, this does a good job, I think that this is a good deal. The price was good and the quality of the unit is better than I was expecting.I use the recorder to record an open meeting and the pickup is great, I can record someone from across the room as well as someone close by. The software is easy to use and this permits burning to a CD a snap
I had a deep scratch on the screen surface of my iPhone 3GS.I searched through amazon and found the iDrops, which many reviewers have said works miracles on iPhone surface scratches.After following the instructions on the bottle (shake, apply few drops, and polish with soft cloth. Repeat for upto 45 minutes), my iPhone scratch looked EXACTLY the same as before. After spending a few bucks and polishing my iPhone for 45 minutes, I thought I would get some improvement. Nada, zero, nothing, worthless, actually, worse than worseless since this product cost me money and a precious 45 minutes of my busy time spent polishing my iPhone like a maniac. I was very iDisappointed. To add insult to the injury, my fingers were sore.Luckily, I also purchased a plastic film (by Elago Design) to protect the surface of my iPhone. When I applied the film on my scratched iPhone screen, the scratch was almost invisible.If you have a deep scratch on your iPhone screen, do not bother with this product. A plastic film, however, may do the job.
The problem with most portable mp3 players is the lack of bass. The v-moda bass freq earbuds are especially nice for acoustic or older [e.g. Beatles] and low bit rate tracks that never quite sound right on a portable device. The sound is not as bright as most standard earphones but the v-modas seem slightly more efficient [less volume level to achieve the same db.] The crisp bass scales nicely with the volume increase. Yes, you need to use your equalizer to get the best sound. The three different size silicone ear inserts are a must for the big bell curve of humanity. The cord is only about 45 inches long and the included modawrap is made of a nice pliable rubber. An inexpensive solution to the problem of muddy or nonexistent bass.
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.
When I ordered this iron, I was confused about the "cordless" aspect. When it arrived and it wasn't the rechargable truly "cordless" iron, I was annoyed. But, this is easily the best iron I've ever used. Ironed a dozen drapes in a weekend. I'd highly recommend this iron.
When I bought this card I'd never heard of this brand so was a bit hesitant. So far it's performed well for me so I'm a happy camper. I am not a techie so can't really make much of a comment on the speed. It takes my pictures and this is what I was needing.
This was just what we needed to allow our son to play XBOX live. Long enough to reach from the computer in the office to the game console in the living room. One happy fourteen year old!!
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.
We recently purchased a digital camera and a 36 pack of AA batteries with it. Well, needless to say, those batteries were gone within 4 days! I didn't know digital cameras used batteries so quick. I took a chance (based on reviews) and purchased this set. I AM EXTREMELY SATISFIED!! After the first full recharge, the one set of 4 lasted for over a week before needing recharging!!! WE take pictures and mini-film every day.I had another set of 4 AA rechargeable batteries purchased prior, we lost the charger and just kept the batteries with no charge in them. I put those 4 in this charger and it charged them as well. Now my son has batteries for his CD player (they last longer too). :-)I highly recommend this product, it has already earned it's keep! In fact, I came back to purchase another set and they are out of stock! Pick this set up; it's GREAT!!!
It's a USB cable - can't really get too excited about it. However, it was a great price and it works great. Been using it non-stop for weeks now without a hitch or problem. I'd definitely buy another.
Very easy to setup and once setup, pretty much maintenace free. You have heard all that, BUTmy first router quited after 11 months and 2 weeks. The connection was intermittent. Took a weekend to isolate and identify the source of the problem. Its the router's (not the cable modem, the ISP network, the network cards, the OSs or the computers connecting to the router). Customer support is so so. Gone thru the diagnostic routines quite a few times before support admited that the router was bad. Took three to four weeks and many emails/phone calls to get a replacement. Replacement was a DOA. Took another 3-4 weeks to replace the replacement. Make you wonder its reliability. With the life cycle expectancy of the router in mind, I am shopping for a replacement. and it is not going to be a linksys.
Its not good bass sound quality.I didn't like this brand.But this is flexible plastic..
I purchased this set for a trip to Ireland and Scotland. The plug for that area worked well....no problems in either country.
The product performed as advertised, just be advised (as I was in previous reviews) that volume level has to be cranked up approaching max. I found using the TV audio in parallel with this receiver can enhance the audio in some instances. A very decent product for the price.
this is a great scanner for the price, i've had far less trouble (make that no trouble) with it than 2 other scanners i've had in the past that were in the same ballpark for price.it seems to be seamless with my power mac.Now it is 2008 and I just lost the scanner when I moved. It was still working perfectly, all beat up and taped on the bottom and NO PROBLEMS with the images.This is a good, good product.
I bought the V-MODA earbuds because they had excellent reviews and were reasonably priced. I like an above average bass level so that appealed to me as well, but in this case I was wrong. The emphasized bass clouded the overall sound, and it definitely wasn't as clear as I would like it. The smallest gel casing was too big for my ear and kept popping out, which is really annoying while running on a treadmill. Also I did not like the feeling of it in my ear canal, I'd rather have earbuds like the ones that come with your Ipod that sit in your ear and doesn't leave you feeling like you have an ear infection.
I owned these headphones and was thoroughly blown away by the clarity of the music. Personally, the sound was much more "true" than can be heard in any other brand such as Bose, Beats, Sony, or Shure. I felt as if I were in a studio listening to the music. Very great experience.Please understand that these open, dynamic headphones allow you to enjoy the music and also everyone else around you. I actually got complaints that everyone else could hear my music clearly. It didn't matter how loud I had the music, the sound resonated to those around me.A con to me was the stereo jack and the headphone adapter. I hated that I had to have an adapter just to plug the headphones into my computer or mp3 device. The stereo jack should not have been the primary jack, but the adapter.Since I personally did not care for everyone else listening to my music and the annoying stereo jack, I have decided to switch to the Sennheiser HD448 Closed headphones.
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!
Quality build. Feels solid; Exactly as I expected from Tiffen.Don't even notice it's on the lens. Works exactly as described.
Wow! I bought one of these from Roscolux, and it cost lots more. Really, this little swatch book contains acetate filters in many, many colors and includes transmission data on each. Invaluable! Could be useful for theatre lighting, figuring colors of filters or overlays, or in tints that work in spectacle corrections. Fun, too!
It's easy to reconcile the widely varying reviews this little gadget has received. If you drive primarily in areas with few FM stations, and if you have an unobstructed line of sight between your iPod and your car's radio antenna, then you're going to like this transmitter. Otherwise ... not so much. The important point is this: you're not going to know how well this transmitter will work for you until you try it out in your car. (It's working great in my Audi TT roadster in southern Idaho.)
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.
This is another great place to buy these type of cables at a super great price without limiting quality. I use this to show my pictures on the high def tv.
I haven't used the BT, so cant review that aspect of the printer. Overall, it's a dependable printer. The battery life is good. I carry a Dell E1505 and the HP DJ 460 in a back pack with no problem.
This bad boy works perfectly! No troubles, whatsoever. Also, I can now use my Nike-iPod sensor with any pair of shoes I'd like. I'm not tied to the Nike brand.I whole-heartedly recommend this product to anyone!
I used this amp in my car and it worked great, it gives the extra power that I was looking for and it always works.
I realized I needed Micro not Mini memory. They had not yet shipped my item when I tried to cancel the order. So I was annoyed that they couldn't cancel it. Once it got to me I returned it with no problems.
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!
didn't fit my vision:m. it was slightly too large. the product manufacturer was fosmon. waiting to hear back from the seller (sf planet). the price was good (79 cents), but not worth it if it doesn't work. so beware - this might not work for you. i would have given it zero stars but i had to give it at least one.i will update the review as the saga unfolds.
Having recently purchased a Sony A35K SLR camera,i wanted to make sure that all relevant parts were properly protected including the camera lenses.Having searched the internet i decided to purchase the Tiffen 55mm protection filter.I have been more than satisfied with this purchase and no doubt will in future look towards similar purchases endorsed by Tiffen.
I ordered these because regular earbud-type headphones always fall out of my ears and begin to hurt a lot after only 10-15 minutes. These headphones are great, especially because they come with three different size cups that fit in your ears (I have to use the smallest ones). You shouldn't buy these if you are primarily concerned with noise isolation (why I gave them 4 stars instead of 5), since they don't isolate all the noise. Having said that, though, I prefer to hear things around me when I'm listening to music, so the fact that I can hear the music much, much better than I ever have before with headphones on AND I can hear things going on around me (though quite muted) is a bonus for me.
I'm going to keep this short and sweet. This is a fantastic TV. great picture, superior color and more brightness than i will ever use. I've had this TV for 5 months and have not regretted one day. Pair this with a directv or dish system and you will see things in regular and hi-def broadcasts that you've never seen before.Better yet, a nice HD-DVD or bluray player or at least an upcoding dvd player will make your movie experience like no other. If you have the space and like the "movie theater" effect, then this is the TV for you.FWIW- I could see the 'rainbow effect' on older generation DLP tvs but i have not seen it yet on this tv.If you have a tiny room or need to hang your tv on a wall then get a plasma or LCD, otherwise GO BIG.
CANT BEAT THE PRICE OR PERFORMANCE, STAYS IN THE EAR AND NEVER FALLS OUT. HOWEVER AFTER INTENSE RUNNING OR SWEATING THE DO NOT FIT SNUG AND YOU LOOSE BASS, OTHERWISE SOUND AND PERFORMANCE IS GREAT
I loved the ink. I am sure I will shop with you in the future. Love the products. I can not wait to buy more.
Read some positive things about this line that led me to believe that maybe our modest video needs could be served with a "budget" level video camera. I was wrong.As others have mentioned, this camera is nearly useless indoors. All we wanted to do was shoot some video of our newborn baby. The problem is, newborns aren't in the mid-day sun, outdoors, much. Tried video during the day -- indoors -- very mediocre. In the evening, in a lit home, horrible. This camera is also very slow to focus when using in "auto" mode, and there's minimal steady-shot capabilities here too. So you get a shaky, pixellated, out of focus, dark video all the time.I came to the conclusion anything I shot with this was going to turn out frustratingly poorly, except in absolutely optimum light conditions. Despite my limited use for the camera, it had to go back. Having no video camera it seems is less frustrating than having one you wish was better. I concluded I had no choice but to add more to my video camera budget and get something that might actually give me some useable video.
At this price point, you get what you pay for and this filter does its job. If you have spent good money on your glass, though, go ahead and spend good money on a filter and get a higher quality one.
Compact, feature rich GPS. I've used this local in-state and on a ski trip north.Observations:- slow startup when initially powered on- would like zip code entry option- top volume setting could be higher (road noise & music can drown out)Product recommended.
I was very impressed with the image quality of the Fuji FinePix 2300 Digital Camera as it came direct to my doorstop. Images were crisp and clear and the macro function created some beautiful close-up shots. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking to get started taking pictures and slowly adjust settings as one becomes more familiar with the camera. Quite possibly the best digital camera you can buy for "the money"!
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.
The lens attaches easily to the adapter on my Kodak Z650. I'm happy with the magnification power of the lens; however, it is necessary to zoom in with the regular camera lens to ensure proper focus and clarity of the subject. This camera and lens combination can produce great images when used with a tripod!
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.
I own a the Bose Wave Cd changer that is less than 3 years old and has had minimal use. Several months ago the unit stopped working and displays 'disk error' regardless of which disk I insert, it then refused to eject the disk. The disks check out fine and work in other CD players and the PC. Called Bose support and was told to get a return number and send it in along with $75 for repair. The repair would be warranted for 1 year. I don't want to throw an additional $75 away and I lack confidence in Bose products. I have nothing positive to say about the Bose Wave CD Changer.
The Olympus H-type 1 GB xD card works well and has provided reliable service. As with all xD cards its write and read rates are not up to other formats, thus it only gets 4 of 5 stars. I guess no xD card would get 5 from me.
This product arrived dead as a doornail. Looking inside when I first opened the sealed package I saw dust where the CD sits. The circuit board had areas on it that looked like something sharp ruined the metal traces. Did they ship a returned unit? Now I'll have to pay more than it's worth to ship it back to their St Louis warranty center. They say, like many companies now, to not go to where you purchased it to get help, but go to them. Do they not want the stores to know how bad the product is? I have another cheapie CD player that did not work without skipping right out of the box. Got that with a gift certificate a nice store gave me because another product of theirs didn't work. I don't abuse them either. I'm certified to work on electronic products. Time to stop filling our landfills with cheap chinese products! We don't have a choice of american made audio and video products at a decent price anymore. A pity!
I could tell instantly the sound quality! Now would it be the same buying a cheaper product probably but I spent a fortune on my system so why cut corners
With my equipment, this 'Extreme' card is faster than an 'Ultra' only in a few situations. Usually, the two cards perform identically, and you can buy three Ultra's for the price of two 'Extremes'.The 'Extreme' captured 29 RAW images in 30 seconds, while an Ultra captured only 23 (the camera supposedly can capture 3 frames/second). Using the computer's USB 2.0 card reader, the Extreme uploaded just a tad slower than the Ultra (1.2 seconds/frame, vs. 1.15 seconds/frame). When capturing JPG's, the two cards were about equal (85 vs. 86 frames in 30 seconds) with the Ultra a tad faster... a negligible difference.If the camera could capture 5 frames/second instead of 3, or the card reader were faster, the 'Extreme' card might have been faster than the 'Ultra'; but this is the equipment I have.So, if you know your equipment can take advantage of the extra speed and you'd rather have the slight speed advantage than have three cards ($29/each) for the price of two ($43/each), consider the 'Extreme'. Otherwise, I'd recommend using the 'Ultra'.
This item is worth every bit of pennies . The picture is so perfect , you might even want to touch the screen to see if the little people in there are real, until you realize &quot;oh! my God&quot; it's only tv. The VCR shows a razor sharp picture . I am telling you BUY THIS PRDUCT.
I've only used the camera for a day or two. It works as advertized. However, there are small differences to be aware of before ordering. Intel has made several versions that look the same and have similar names. I mistakenly ordered the "Intel Pro PC Camera" (model CS430) instead of the "Intel Pro Video PC Camera" (model CS431). :-(The differences are that the 2nd one has newer software and a built-in microphone.
The AC adapter also works for the new Coolpix 5100 model. I use it for time-lapse recording. Works perfectly.
This cable works fine for my Sony DCR-DVD403 Handycam. I can play and record in S-Video with this cable. The key is to change the setting in the camera so that it uses S-Video instead of the default composite video connection. I found this in my Handycam's user manual.It works exactly as it should. Perhaps this is not the case for all Sony Handycams.
This amp would get a five except that it does not have a balance control. The sound is great and it has enough features without being loaded with non-essentials.
A shop I used recommended this to avoid wiping the coating off on the glass when cleaning over time, so I picked it up here on Amazon for slightly less. I have this in front of my EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM which is paired to a 7d. I'm a newbie DSLR guy and I'm really not sure what difference this makes in images; then again I am hard pressed to notice any difference when the IS on the lens itself is on or off. In short, don't make the decision to buy this filter (or not buy it) based on my review alone.
Very well made and just what I wanted, 1 spare pocket for a card and what else, not too bulky and well padded, comes complete with a shoulder strap and the belt loop is double secured. I am very pleased with this product and can recommend it.
This dual-purpose white board and flipchart stand serves us well at our local Toastmasters club. It has a small chalkboard-type ledge at the bottom to hold an eraser and whiteboard markers, which helps. It is hard to put together and take down, so we just store it with the outer two legs extended and we pull up the center leg, then lean it against the wall in our Toastmasters materials closet.
I bought this because I was told it was one of the few, or the only one that would work with an Apple computer. No Mac instructions were included so I had to call the support number to get help setting it up. Once It was set up with a downloaded driver its working great!
This FM TRANSMITTER/CHARGER is FANTASTIC. Very little hassle to use. It put out very, very little statics sound sometime. What a great way to listen to my favorite songs in the comfort of my own car.
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.
It does everything I expected. Battery life is more than adequate.The only problem I have seen is when it is plugged into a PC one must be careful to use the "safely remove hardware" feature to avoid lock up.I highly recommend this preduct
I was looking for a tripod bag that would allow me to carry a Gitzo 3531S with a full Wimberley Head (WH-200) attached, and this fits the bill perfectly. The bag has a strong, abrasion-resistant, exterior (Cordura nylon style material) and is very well padded. There is plenty of room for the tripod + head, and the case zips closed very easily. Admittedly, it's an expensive bag, but well worth the price for my needs.
Had I known it was possible to fall in love with a set of knives, I would have given up my eharmony membership long ago. (Just kidding) I have a set of Calphalon Contemporary knives and thought they were great. After reading an online review at a reputable cooking site however, I bought this set for a friend. (Price to quality ratio was well-reviewed) OMG, everything you cut is like butta (except for butter itself which is like watta) Whether you buy the set or just the pieces you need, I cannot recommend these knives enough.Oh, and though I love them to much to do so, I believe they are dishwasher safe.
I bought one of these for myself and was happy with it, until my daughter started swiping it for herself! So I ordered one for her. Unfortunately, it arrived broken. I contacted the seller about returning it, and he not only apolgized, but insisted on sending a new one without even having me send the broken one back to him. The next one arrived quickly and undamaged. The item is great and the seller is a pleasure to work with - great combination!
Bought a pair of these for a small, vintage rig for the bedroom. I wasn't expecting much, considering I had only paid 32.00 and change for them, on sale. I have them hooked up to a 1974 Pioneer SX-300 7WPC receiver. Sources are a vintage Akai GX F35 cassette, circa 1981 and a Yamaha DV C6761 Universal Disc Changer. I'm using 12AWG Belden speaker cable and Belden interconnects throughout on the source components.Gotta say these little speakers pack some punch for their size. They're rather lightweight in construction, but they are constructed well. For such a small enclosure I was immediately impressed with how much bass they produce. These are a ported, 3 way design. I was also pleased to see they used 5 way binding posts and not the cheap spring clips which is what I had expected. My only complaint, and I'm reaching here is that they are not mirrored in design. Both speakers are identical. They still image really well though and for 32.00 bucks and change I really can't complain. Great little speakers at this price point that I can highly recommend for applications such as this.As far as an outdoor patio speaker, I'm sure these would work just fine under an awning outside. The front grill is powder coated which should resist corrosion and the drivers look to be well sealed. They'd probably hold up fairly well to the elements, but obviously better to keep them protected as much as possible for use outdoors. In my opinion, these little TICs are a winner.
ATTENTION BUYERS: Use of this product within the United States requires the purchase of an $80 FCC license because this radio operates on frequencies in the General Mobile Radio Service. FALIURE TO PURCHASE A LICENSE WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF UP TO $10,000. For more information, visit www.gmrs.net.tc or wireless.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmoblie. FRS/GMRS radios are marketed incorrectly because they are treated like regular consumer electronics. YOU MUST PURCHASE A LICENSE IN ORDER TO USE THIS UNIT. To apply for your license, visit www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls.
When I bought this DLP HDTV, I was expecting to be a bit disappointed (hype vs reality). But the HD picture is the brightest, clearest thing I've ever seen. You can count the hairs on the pitcher's arm. Even the Standard Def signal is gorgeous. I don't have a Plasma or LCD to compare it to but this DLP isn't going to disappoint anybody who buys one. It really is 'in the mirrors'. (And I don't work for Samsung or Texas Instruments.)
There's not much to review. The piece fits perfectly and comes with screws for the hard drive. However, the metal is not the same color as in this picture. It has a flat gray finish.
I was looking for a pair of headphones that 1. had a longer cord and 2. stayed in my ears better than a different set of earbuds I have (Phillips brand).I am impressed by these headphones. I was just listening to a song on my laptop and I had to check to see if I had the volume up high. These have a depth and richness to them that my Phillips earbuds just don't have.I haven't gone for a run with them yet but I am confident that the ear loop will hold them in place a little better than my earbuds.For the above price, I don't think you can go wrong if you're looking for an inexpensive, sturdy pair of headphones that stay in your ears.
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!
Excellent product. It is postage stamp size and it fits my Canon powershot 590 digital camera. I got a great deal with free 516MB card with purchase. It came about 1wk after I ordered
I've had these a couple of years, and am generally pleased with the sound quality. I use these most frequently on an airplane, replacing the excellent but much bulkier Bose QC2 headphones I used to use. Occasionally use at the office, which helps to drown out neighboring conversations. I use the Etymotics exclusively with the foam ear adapters, as I could never get the soft rubber ear adapters to fit my ears properly.I recently got a chance to preview the Shure SE530's, and found those to be stunningly good sonically, although at a signficantly higher price point. The Shure 530's are also a bit bulkier, but well designed from an ergonomic / looks point of view.Needless to say, all of the above selections (Etymotic ER-4P, Bose QC2, Shure SE530) are vastly superior to the stock earphones that come with your mp3 player.My bottom line: pick a price point, and visit some bricks and morter stores that allow you to try them in-ear before purchasing. Top of the line earphones (or headphones) are worth it, but the variation in style and fit make it essential to try them on for size, in-ear fit, looks, sound, and anything that annoys the end user. Don't rush into a $300 set of phones.Update: I just bought some Shure replacement "Black Foam Sleeves." They fit perfectly on the Etymotics, and actually work better than the Etymotic black foam sleeves. Sound isolation was excellent.
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.
I did lot of research on screen for home theater. You have either too cheap or too expensive products. But this one fits in the mid range with high quality and elegant looks.
Five stars and it operates on 1 battery. Use it on my daily 5 mile walks. Great reception every time.
This was purchased for my husband as a replacement for a Memorex traveldrive that seemed in danger of having the connector either fall out or snap off. So far, the Dane works perfectly. We move it from machines with XP to machines with Vista without problem, and it reads/writes quickly. My husband keeps it on a lanyard since he uses it all the time, and that's where the blemish shows itself: the end cap won't stay put. It falls off easily and fairly frequently. If you don't actually travel with the drive it probably won't matter to you, but if you take it out and about, it's an annoyance. The cap can't protect the connector if it's on the floor or rolling around your bag.For the money ($27), I'm still happy with the purchase, I just hope that Dane learns to make a cap that will stay put.
I don't like large knives and this one is just perfect for my hand. It's very sharp and chops and slices well. The handle is great -- very easy to grip when wet or dry and the knife is light and nicely balanced.
I use the ACCS Dual Connection Y-Cable to connect my computer to my desktop speakers and my wireless iWave headset.Features--------- ConvenienceBefore I got this, I had to unplug the speaker jack to my computer and plug in the jack from the base unit of my iWave wireless headset. With the ACCS Y-Connector, my headset is ready to go anytime!- No Noticeable Signal DegradationI have not noticed any degradation or diminishing in the audio signals from my computer both on my computer speakers and on my wireless headset.- Reliable, Rock-Solid ConnectionThe 2 female jacks and the 3.5mm audio connector plug are all gold-plated to prevent corrosion that will interfere with the transmission of audio signals.- DurableI have had these for over 2 years now and I've never encountered a problem with these yet. I'm very happy with its durability so far.---The ACCS Dual Connection Y-Cable performs as advertised (stable connection with little/no signal degradation). It is also durable and very reasonably priced (plus, there's free shipping). You really can't go wrong with these!
I use these at the gym they are very convenient dont fall out, and sound quality is good. I dont really like how they look but I bought them for the gym so they are doing what I needed.
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.
The Yamaha YST-MS50 3-piece speaker set has a nice, warm, sound that is difficult to find in today's speakers. The frequency range that these speakers can reproduce is very wide and produced accurately. The bass frequencies add just the right base for the sound, and are more than adequate and spacious thanks to the powered subwoofer included. The midrange frequencies are very nice and warm and add a nice tone to the sound. Lastly, the high frequencies are very detailed and crisp. When you put all these frequencies together, you have a very nice sound. The nice sound added to the smooth and durable design makes this a great buy. I purchased this set for about $80 brand new off the internet about a year ago. When you can buy this set for $80-$120, they would definitely be a great value. I would recommend these speakers to anyone who wants a set of great sounding speakers for a true value price.
Overall, I'm very pleased with these headphones. The sound is incredible and they are super light-weight. My only criticism is that they are made a little big for the average head! I like my headphones to fit snuggly, but with these, although I have them as small as they'll get, snug is not the word I'd use to describe the fit. Nevertheless, they have great sound quality and they are very comfortable around the ears. Not a bad purchase at all for the price.
I've had this recorder for over a year now. Within the first three months, the power supply went bad and screwed up the whole recorder. I had to get the whole board replaced, although it was under warranty. The operation of the unit is flaky. Sometimes it just freezes up and you have to unplug it. The player finalizes discs only half the time I try, so I only use it to watch DVDs. On that regard it is pretty good, except that for some reason it doesn't have a time remaining function for either the track or the disc. It is so frustrating I want to shout! If this is in the machine, please someone, post a review letting me know how to do it.
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.
for the price, the best i've found - the ear buds are nice, but the cords can be a hassle. all depends on personal preference
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.
Absolutely the best. So much better than the bagged stuff. I bought mine second hand but is definitely worth the price. I'd be lost without mine!Presto 04830 PowerPop Microwave Multi-Popper
I connected the cable and used it without any problems. I was using it with windows XP and a spartan 3E FPGA.
I bought this product from Amazon through [..]and could not be happier. What do you expect for under $60?This is very easy to setup and the reception is great for how I use it (50ft distance). If you are looking for an easy way to sync up your PC to your home stereo, this is the unit for you.The optional receivers are a nice option too if you are looking to add more rooms. Be aware that you can only listen through one receiver at a time....not all receivers at once! Again...what do you expect for the price?!?!
When it arrived, I was a little disappointed. It is definitely not built to last very long. I was afraid that the door would wear out or break within a month or so. Well, that was not an issue because the unit never worked with the provided battery. It was Ok with the wall plug, but it's supposed to be portable. The sound was OK as long as it wasn't turned up too loud - picture was OK too. I would expect to find an item of this quality advertised as my first DVD player, reccomended for a child between 9 - 12, at a lower price - perhaps $49.99 or so.
This is my first portable navigation device so I don't have any experience to compare this product with, but I have to say that I love it! We've been testing this for about a week now and it has always got us to our destination without any problems.The Tomtom One XL came charged right out of the box. The first thing I did was to take a quick look at the manual. I have to say that the manual could be much improved. It really only tells you the basics and does not go into much details. It took me the best part of 2 to 3 hours figuring out how to get the most of my Tomtom by basically playing around with it myself. Tomtom home (The user interface website) could be a little more user friendly too.Anyway, backing up the device was the first thing I did, then I set up my PIN to prevent others form using it.Now for the real test. I installed it in our car. The ball and joint on the windshield holder is stiff, but I am guessing that it was necessary to do this because of the weight of the One XL, to prevent it from drooping when the car is in motion. The Screen does not shake when the car was in motion. It was easy to install and you knwo when it's on correctly because you will hear a little pop sound. The suction pad stayed firm it has not fallen off once. It was easy to take off too.The screen size is perfect. We have a minivan and there is quite a bit of distance between driver and screen. The big screen came in real handy for when we needed to view it. It was also great for when we need to use the touch screen. No fat fingering problems. The screen was bright with many different color schemes to choose from, the information was informative, no clutter. Even the speed of the car on the screen was accurate to the mile. The User interface is also great. I have read from other comments that there are too many screens for the user to go through, but that didn't bother me. There is an option to view all options or minimize the options menu. Problem solved. You can choose from the type of keyboard QWERTY or alphabetical, to different voices (Anything from British to Chinese), auto volume based on drivers speed, auto zoom in/out map, night/day mode, you could flip the screen upside down and it has the ability to filter out/edit POI's.Now to the main reason for buying a GPS. How did it perform in getting us to our destination?It was never confused, it got us to our destination everytime. (We live in MA). There were times it would give us a different route to what we normally would take but I think this was because it was calculating the shortest route, not necessarily the most practical. In other words it may tell us to take a right turn into a side road to get to a "Road A" instead of us continuing on until the next block, then taking a right turn to get to "Road A". (Which was the easier route). We also noticed that one of the road names on the screen was incorrect even though the actual route highlighted on the screen was correct. And I'm pretty sure that stretch of road had not had it's name changed for years. Maybe in this instance, the lack of text to speech was a positive thing, as the voice direction with incorrect street name would have confused a driver.One feature I did like was when there were going to be quick turns in succession, the Tomtom would give the driver a heads up. "Take the right exit then keep left and turn left".The recalculation of an alternate route was fast, under 5 seconds for a 13 mile trip, and with me deliberatley taking the wrong route and going on roads I've never driven on before, it was quick to recalculate a new route. I found the accuracy of our location to be VERY accurate. It knew exactly where we were. I read about the problems that some users were having with the Tele Atlas maps, but those issues were with the previous Tomtom One models. The One XL comes with the latest 2007 maps already installed within the GPS. (No SD memory card required). And you can check your map version via Tomtom Home. I think the latest map version for the US is 675.Overall, this is a great GPS and would recommend it to anyone. I give it 4 stars and not 5 only because of the lack of text to speech. But, in the end it became a non factor because the voice directions were good enough and the street names and route are clearly labelled on the screen if you ever need it.9/10/07 Update: I've read some reviews referring to the amount of time it takes to acquire a signal. I had a similar problem. After some research I found that TomTom recommend that you open TomTom home and run the Quick GPS Fix. They recommend you do this once a week. In the beginning it was slow acquiring a signal, and to turn on the TomTom indoors it would never be able to get any signal. But as soon as I started running the Quick GPS fix from TomTom home it finds signals really quick after turning it on and also it has a pretty good signal strength when I am indoors too.Finally, after a couple of months use the GPS has made 1 mistake in terms of not getting us to the destination at first attempt. It took us to a dead end where the road stopped due to rail road tracks. The map thought that we should have been able to cross the tracks but in actuality we could not. We had to take a left then a right to cross the tracks. I sent the update to Teleatlas (The map provider to TomTom), for update and they said that they will notify me when the update is made in their database, which may take a few months.For the most part when we are travelling to a unfamilar area we have been comparing the route to GOOGLE maps. I have found that in many cases the directions differ a little but the time and distance is pretty much similar. Most of the differences seem to be which Exit to take on the highway. If we find that Google has a significantly better route because it is easier with less turns, we just overide the planned route that TomTom has and take the exit that Google has and let TomTom take us to the destination from there.
Summary: I hate it.Pros:* The photo output is decent for a multi-function. Not nearly as good as the canon or Epson photo printers, but decent.* The scanned images are good quality.Cons:* The software is awkward, bulky, SLOW, not well thought out and occasionally asks for the installation CD so that it can completely re-install itself. If this were the only con, this alone would be reason to stay away from this printer.* The black only printouts are light.* It's very noisy* Did I mention slow?* The small arm that guides photo paper into the unit is flimsy.
So I have had this iron now for over 1 year. What I wanted was simple and that was an iron that was cordless and of good quality that would last. Having now used this iron countless of times I really dont have any complaints. The retractable cord is a nice feature and of good length. The separating water tank is really a plus and the iron still continues to warm up after removed. With a simple push of a button it will start to warm up to the desired heat setting and can also be turned off for later use if not storing away. The plastic case snaps on fast and tight for easy portability around the house and is not damaged even when having just turned to iron off. The iron is still in good condition and I have not had any issues during its use. I have no regrets over this purchase and would do so again.
everything was as discribed and it arrived on time. This was to replace a stolen item and it fit the frame I had. So I am pleased with the outcome.
I bought this MP3 player for my husband 2 years ago for Christmas. It was easy to upload and navigate. He is still using it today. Has not had any problems with it. I think he even took it on deployment with him. I would definitely recommend this product.
Cable works fine & the price is fair. I actually had to order a longer one, because this wasn't the right size, but these Hosa cables definitely do the job.
Purchased two separate units, both of which have failed in exactly the same way as detailed in the CNET discussion forms. Works for a few months, and then one day *poof* your data is no longer accessible. It's not a coincidence - it's a crappy, flawed product which is eventually going to have a class actions suit filed (as evidenced by the Sklar lawfirm's website and numerous discussion boards).
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.
This is a very good deal for all that you get in this package. The shipping was fast and I am pleased overall. Good job 47th street.
We purchased the Barbie Girls MP3 player for my daughter and she loves it. It's so cute; you can purchase different clothing and accessories for it. It sounds really decent and it seems durable enough to handle rough care. It's probably the most creative MP3 player that I have ever seen. Plus you get online access to play online at Barbie Girls website. The only bad thing about this MP3 player is that you can't sync it with iTunes. You must manually put the songs on the MP3 player.
I used this product in conjunction with the eTrex Vista unit, on a recent vacation to the UK. Traveling by train, I used the product mainly to navigate on foot in the various cities I visited. I found the pre-programmed waypoints of tourist sites, train stations, and even London tube stops, to be extremely accurate. As for the accuracy of the waypoints I uploaded by street address, it varied bit, but was still good enough to easily get me where I needed to go. My only real disappointment was with the granularity of the mapping data, as it is selected for upload. For the purposes of this feature, the country is divided into large sections, and I had cases where to get one city, I had to upload a large section containing several megabytes of data I wouldn't use. This of course tied up precious memory that kept me from uploading the data for other cities. Still, I found this to be a workable limitation since I could use the PC based maps to preprogram routes and waypoints for all the places I knew I would want to visit, regardless of their map section.All things considered, this product greatly enhanced my vacation. Saving me the frustration of burying my head in maps, and hunting for the elusive European street sign, this product virtually eliminated one of the biggest headaches of what is meant to be a relaxing time.
Before I bought it, I had doubt if it would be really useful. Now, I'm really happy about my purchase.It looks nice, it fits my 14.1" DELL 600m very well. There are two fan speeds, high and low. In low mode, I bearly can hear anything; in high mode, I can hear the fan noise easily but it's acceptable. In most time, I'm using the low mode, it did cool down my notebook and not disturb me at all. I like it take power from USB since by taking power from USB, it will be turned off automatically when I turn my system off.
Watch out for toner co's that say they have NEW ink jet cartridge's, they advertise it's a new product and then send you a used one,hoping that you'll accept it and not complain. Cheap shot!then when you do write a bad review&they; send you a refund but want you to remove the negative comment so it won't affect their image, watch out you might be the next!!
I got these speakers, and they worked for a short time. They quickly gave up and I gave up on them as well. I just pulled them out again to see if I could get them to work, and figure out what was really going on. What is happening is that the amp is cutting out. I can get them to work on minimum volume and thats it. Above minimum the amp cuts out and the speakers turn off. I have two sets of these and this is true for both of them, so I have to presume its a general problem. The speakers on my lap top are louder and clearer.I am currently storing these in my trash can. I hope to move them to more perminant storage on garbage pickup day.
Bought two of these for both my laptops. Fits the MacBook Pro 15" like a glove and does a great job with my 13" mac as well. Used to have a more briefcase-like laptop bag, but I like how this one is a little less rigid and is more comfortable to carry. Like others have said in their reviews, this bag will hold a lot of stuff. I find it attractive, inexpensive, and an all around quality item.
I purchased my first Cyberpower usb hub almost three years ago. I have bought four more since then. All five are still operating without any issues. I previously bought Belkin and Targus usb hubs, and every one ended up in the trash. Purchase Cyberpower if you want a problem-free device. Powered or not, Cyberpower is the only one to buy.
I bought this linksys device 2 years ago for my cable modem, and its still purring today. Simple to install, and a breaze to update the firmware. It will do 99% of what all home users will need it to do.
The Linksys Router is amazing. It allows my roommate and I to both use the same cable modem without any wires to run through the house. I really recommend it and it is also very easy to install. Piece of cake. :)
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.
Broke after second use... buy a different comapanies card. I read other peoples reviews that had simalar issues. Lost lots of pictures of course.
I have had many headphones over the years from full headband units, behind the head and earbuds, which I prefer. Over time (30 minutes)earbuds can get rather uncomfortable but the new MDR-EX70LP are the most comfortable, stable set I have ever used. They insert easily and three sizes of ear buds are included. The sound is excellant with good bass tones. On the negative side there is a clip that hold the left side of the earbud and irregular length for the right. Akward feeling at first but no problem. However the case that Sony furnishes for the price of the earbuds are a piece of c--p! Sony should be embaressed to include these. I have had [$$]earbuds with substantially better wind up cases than the Sonys. Overall if you are looking for a dynamic sounding and extremly comfortable unit these are the ones even with the cheesy case.
Just a simple serial cable...no more , no less....great price.It did exactly what I wanted it to do without a big investment.
I would love this case-it's sleek, sturdy looking, with a nice, clear protective cover, well designed.But it DOESN"T fit the 80 gig ipod, as is clearly stated in the product description. Now I have the hassle of making a return. Too bad.If you have a smaller video ipod, I'd recommend the case.
Excellent lots of connections for every component, sweet.
I have used this product for years and love it. It is as thin as a piece of bond paper and is coated with an ultra-white matte finish. (The back side is slightly tan and does not take an image AT ALL.) This is really a VERY high-definition paper that otherwise looks quite ordinary. The image is quite extraordinary with both my Epson and Canon photo printers set on "high quality" image. The blacks are truly black, not gray. The only problem is with white text surrounded by black or a dark color. There is a bit of fill in this situation. For this reason I am going with 4 stars. But the price is right, and the results will amaze.
snapped it in the deck... sound out of only one channel... every other function (recorded cassette, am fm radio) works both channels... returned it... like neil young said, "when i got it home it was a piece of crap"... and a flimsy piece of crap at that
The item I purchased from this seller was sent in a hurry and with great care. I have nothing but positive things to say about this transaction.
Works great, I removed a star because I felt 50 bucks was a little much for a switch, but honestly it was one of the cheaper ones on amazon.
Every time I put it in my computer card reader to locks up computer. I've had 2 now with the same results. I won't have any more in my house
These little refill systems are no fuss, no mess, and have saved me several hundred dollars that I would have otherwise spent on HP cartridges. My current cartridge is an HP factory cartridge....I've refilled it at least ten times and it still works perfectly.The ink in these refill systems produce good quality prints and last a very long time. The last one I bought lasted me over a year......several thousands of pages.Highly recommended!
The batteries replaced those that no longer held a charge in my Vtech phones. Easy to install. Fit and work perfectly.
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.
I am really disappointed! I realize that these headphones are not intended to be audiophile quality being in the $20-30 range, but even at that price they disappoint: cheap construction materials, not loud AT ALL, 9-ft of thin cord (way too long) and absolutely NO BASS - my $7 Altec-Lansing earbuds have twice the range and volume of these over-ear headphones...save your money and spend a little extra on a better quality product.
I used many 35mm PS cameras such as Ricoh GR1s, Yashica T4 Super, Rollei Prego 90, Leica Z2X, and Olympus Infinity 80 and etc. This camera is compare to the Ricoh GR1S in sharpness, and slightly behind in its color saturation, and less distortion. It show flare and weak red eye reduction, and weak flash power. I purchased $40 + S/H from ebay. It provides quite impressed fine images in detail. I think it is one of the finest PS camera in its class. Its sharpness is compared to T4 Super (can not distinguish), but it has zoom. Reliability is slightly behind T4 zoom, but very fancy design and great photo quality that no PS camera can beat in this price. I strongly recommend it and my wife suprised when she review the output images.
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 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.
Highs:AMids:BBass:AOMG! ... The Bass is awesome, and for buds as small as these, the continuous low frequency vibrations(movies & games) in your ear are amazing.For: Music(Hip Hop & Dance), Gaming, TV, Portability, Noise IsolationNot For: Mids, The highs and the lows might sound too powerful/overwhelming for some audiophiles!
Even came with a free uv filter not sure if that was on purpose! Would buy from again. Product arrived early and in condition as promised.
This product lasted two months, then the wireless stopped working. I will say that tech support was helpful with the initial setup and configured (they had to be, as the documentation for the &quot;advanced features&quot; is non-existent). Be sure to ask about the &quot;MAC Address Clone&quot; feature if you are connecting through a cable modem through which you have already connected via your computer. I, too had the frustration of sending this thing back to Linksys at my own expense and waiting 2 weeks to see it again. It is good at working *sometimes*, but if you need reliable wireless connectivity, and download often, look elsewhere. This unit for me has &quot;locked up&quot; every couple of hours if I am downloading or transferring files.
Overall, Panasonic's customer service is atrocious. I would not buy any product from them. Horrible.
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. :(
The Olevia 532H is a decent LCD HDTV that goes up to 1080i. The picture is crisp and clear and the sound is OK. The build quality seems to be fine and it looks good too. They provide an on-site warranty upgrade when you register it on line.The only major dissapointment was that the USB interface is only for firmware upgrades for the TV (you cannot use the TV as a monitor using the USB port). There are plenty of other options for inputs, but they aren't easily accessible when the TV is wall mounted as they are all at the back. The other minor problem is that that the screws for fixing the wall mount don't come with the unit (some mounts don't have the screws for fixing the brackets to the TV).Overall, it was great value for money.
This compact beauty will give you UPS for 4 outlets, enabling you to run an avg system for about a half hour! It also features 4 surge-protected only outlets, a USB circuit (or an RS232 in another model) and a phone or ethernet in jack plus 2 phone or ethernet jacks out (acts as a splitter). It also has voltage regulation to smooth out spikes &amp; dropoffs and finally adds hot-swapability for its 525VA battery. It is a nice package of features in a nice compact, user-friendly box.
WAN port died after a year. Technical support was terrible.
In twenty five years I have never purchased a lens other than a Nikkor, but after hearing and reading what claims were being made about the sharpness and corner to corner quality of this lens, I went for it, and I am a beleiver. This is the sharpest piece of glass since the 105mm 2.5 Nikkor! This will make a wonderful portrait lens for any DSLR owner, not to mention it's ability to go even slightly closer than 1:1 magnification. The only thing that is not perfect is the slightly confused AF ability, it tends to sometimes search for the subject by focusing in the wrong direction, this is fixed by simply reapplying your shutter finger and then it searches in the correct direction. I highly recommend this lens.
When I first got the headphones, I was frustrated...they seemed quiet...not much bass...didn't sound that great.What I've read in other reviews is very true. Having them seated in your ear properly makes ALL the difference! I don't normally like things inside my ears, but I pushed it in farther and made them seat right...and now...VERY nice. Not as loud as my other pairs of headphones...but they don't need to be. They also cut out like 25-35db of outside noise...which means you don't need as much volume. I've actually used these on plane trips just to cut out noise even though I wasn't listening to music at the time.I hope you enjoy them as I do.
this mini tripod is very helpful for getting fast setup.it is very small and easy to install.adjust to almost any angle in small spaces.great for fast pictures from car roof top.stores easily in camera bag.very stable for small tripod.nice value for price.
Unless you need the gloss enhancement of the 1900, this printer will exceed the price-to-performance expectations of discerning image makers. Combined with a CIS and good ink/paper (plus maybe a good printing software like Qimage), the 1400 will have you laughing all the way to the bank. This model is ideally suited for quality and economy, which is why there's plethora information available on how to convert these to continuous ink supplied versions on the web.If you're in the market, don't hesitate because Epson will soon stop making them as they try to foil the aftermarket work-arounds that prevent them from bilking the general public with their ink prices. It's nice to buck the system and make great prints at a fraction of the cost. Jump in...
This was a snap to set up due to excellent instructions. I must caution however that you must follow the instructions. The default subnet is strange (comes configured for 192.168.0.229 -- wouldn't 192.168.1.xxx be more likely what someone is already using?). Once you switch the default IP to your subnet, it's really easy. Could be a little more powerful or come with a directional antenna. Signal strength drops of noticably after 40 feet when going through a couple regular house walls (still very usable, just not at the fastest speeds). However, if you can centrally locate it (I ended up moving mine since the most convenient location was at one end of my house), it will cover an entire house with excellent signal strength.
This was an excellent gift for my wife. She loves it very much. Good color and music. good quality. ok
I previously owned the 32MB version and basically used all the tools regularly. The one I used the most was the pen. After that ran out of ink, I had to get a new one. The software that comes with it allows you to password protect the USB. So I had 2 partitions, one that was password protected and the other for partition for less important stuff. But if you use Macs, it can't read the password protected portion. It can only read the other partition. :-( That's why it's only getting 4 stars. I use both Macs and PCs regularly, and it creates more hassle trying to remember which partition to put my files.
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.
We dindn't use the headphone,we will next time we take our Grandaughter out in the car with us. I know she will like it.Our Grandaughter is very smart for six she is a fast learner. Buy this product, I can't wait for her to try it this Tue.
I just recently got the Dual 1.25 GHz PowerMac G4. I had been using the 350Mhz G4 &quot;Yikes&quot; Machine, and needed a computer that could do video editing. This thing rocks. It works great. You don't need the G5 to do video. As long as you've got a dual proccesor, you're fine. There isn't much to say about this. You can't describe it in words. But please, whoever is reading this right now, please buy one. For your own sake.There's Apple, and then there's everybody else.
I am really pleased with my purchase of this iPod docking station. It can easily fill a large room with sound and provides very solid bass. It's very sleek and simple to setup for both iPods and other MP3 players. Only drawback is that it can not run on batteries if you wanted to take it to the pool or on a picnic. Overall, I am really happy with this product and have recommended it to family and friends.
Pros: Looks, ease of setup, picture quality, inputs, features, decent sound, Subwoofer, Styling, Plays SACD's, 5 disc DVD, DTS + Dobly, CDR+VCD readable,Cons: Price, speakers, remote designed for looks, not for functionality, Sound Can Get Tinny During Music Or When You Need It Loud, bass too soft, need to put some lights on the remotes, lack of inputs, poor remote, limited expansion options, slow disc changer, limited amplifier controlsSummary: First of all, it only took 30 minutes to setup this system. The speaker wires are color-coded to the speaker and the receiver. Under the speaker stands states where each speaker should be stationed. The subwoofer can be stationed anywhere but I would suggest you place the sub somewhere close to your couch potato seat to get the full effect of the weak sub. The wiring should be long enough. The most differentiated feature of this system is obviously the standing surround speakers.As for the system itself, the four aluminum polished-look tower speakers would be a complement to any living room. In addition, the receiver is relatively compact. In fact, it is smaller than my Toshiba and Sony VCR. It also has a silver look with glass LED and DVD tray opening. You have to give a pat in the back to the design department of Sony to fit 5 DVD changing ability into this compact box. The remote is one of the better looking remotes from Sony. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the indigo look. The remote can only control your TV and the system itself.The coolest thing for this system is SACD. Who cares if you don't have or can't afford SACD. One day when you come across one, you can say, "heh, my DVD player is compatible of playing those discs." FYI, the cheapest SACD player from Sony is MSRP at $350! Even some DVD players cost less than that these days.The biggest downside of this system is that it has only 2 inputs. The suggestion is hook up a quality VCR & you will gian 2-3 extra inputs from the VCR unit. Also by hooking up to the VCR, it will prevent your parents from playing with your PS2 or XBox.Overall, I was pleased with my dream system despite the cons that I stated. It's a must try!!
Have always believed Garmin to be the best in GPS tech., this proved it.I'm using it every day in my business (For direction and to remind me where I've be.Only problem is battery time is limited when using in GPS mode.So take along Charger.
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!
When the UV Lens arrived, the seal had been cut on the original package and their were finger prints and smudges on product. Clean up was possible but this was clearly a used item.
This simply the best key board I have purchased. And having red, blue and purple colors is nice also.
I purchased one of these for my airport extreme, and carefully measured signal strength at various points in my house before attaching the antenna. I then measured signal strength again after attaching the antennna, and could not detect any improvement in signal strength at all. I'd give it 0 stars but the form won't let me....
The microphone quality is great, as reported by the masses.The X2U XLR-to-USB worked far better than I expected, just remember if you want clear sound turn the gain down (especially on windows)
I would recommend this lens to all D50-D80 users, for the price you get incredible sharp throughout its focal range, macro function is impressive. Also, it is very well constructed nice balance and very light.
Not much to review here. They work very well. I haven't had problems with these cables like some of those cheap ones you can buy at the store.
I cant say enough good things about this product. The sound is Incredible for such a small device (much smaller than you think). I love the fact that its battery operated and that it charges the Itouch Ipod when its plugged in. I pack this in my luggage EVERYTIME I travel. It's great for hotel rooms, bathrooms for shower singers lol, backyards, basically anywhere cause its pretty powerful for its size. The FM radio is what really put me over the top when deciding which product to buy. You can also connect any sound playing device with a normal headphone jack connection which is cool when I need some extra sound on my laptop. This is a DEFINITE buy.
These speakers are gr8, while they work. After about a year, I started seeing the first signs of static problem but it used to go away after a while. However it got progressively worse over time and now its just unbearable. The loud sudden booms from the woofer are scary as hell when ur not expecting them.Ill talk to Logitech customer support, but I doubt they will do anything after 2 years. If they do replace them, then im gonna bump up the ratings to a 4.
I searched all over, listened to many types of earbuds, and these were the absolute best for the money! You won't be dissapointed!
I had another more expensive surge protector from Belkin for over 10 years. I got this one for my Fish Tank/ Aquarium set up. I have the filter, the light, and the water heater(Tropical fish) plugged in, and I have a stereo system. No surge yet... I would recommend this product to everyone.
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.
I think the iSkin is great. I live in a household that is very dusty, plus I have two basset hounds that shed like crazy, so the iSkin has saved my keyboard from getting dirty beyond repair. I didn't have any problems getting used to it. I wash it with dish soap and water every once in a while and hang it to dry.
I have been happy with this polarizer so far when taking pictures of blue skies. The polarizer really accentuates the rich blue of the sky. The advertising material suggests that you won't see a significant change in f-stop with the polarizer on. However, I noticed that there is a significant difference in the f-stop, particularly in overcast or low light conditions. Some pictures I took with the polarizer on came out blurry when the camera adjusted for the lighting by keeping the shutter open longer. Fortunately, I tried all of this out quickly enough. Just to warn you.
good price, works as expected. If you're looking for a tape deck MP3/ipod coverter, this works just fine. And it's cheap.
I loved my Altec Lansing iM3 speakers. They gave very good sound considering their size, were extremely portable and compact, recharged my iPod while playing, and had an international converter. I rarely used the batteries or remote so cannot comment on that.However, the unit suddenly died about 18 months after purchase, right in the middle of a song. I know modern day electronics are not built for lifetime, but 18 months seems a little short. I am very sorry to see this unit stop functioning, as I used it every day playing music at work for hours.I now am trying to decide whether to replace this unit with another iM3 or a Logitech mm50.
This is a nice little case from Canon that safely holds not only your S110, but also up to two batteries, two compact flash cards, or one of each. However, this case doesn't fit well inside the pocket of your jeans. It's great as a belt clip case however. For more pocketable needs, I say just sew up a thin little bag for it out of non-scratching material like from cloth lens wipe. It'll be paper thin and if you can find your mom or someone experienced in the field to measure it correctly, it wouldn't add any additional hassle when being used.
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.
The product carries several badges so if you order a Novi and get a Westinghouse, panic not.It works as advertised. Plug it in an talk. Heck plug in two and someone talk back to you ! :-)We have a big house, I have tested these on the different circuits and there were no issues. In short, they are reliable, the sound quality is good, and they work. The price is reasonable.
I love this TV. It is exactly what I was looking for. HD programming looks great even though it is only 1080i through my Comcast DVR. Regular definition channels look much better than I feared. If you will be watching regular definition programming through cable or from regular DVDs keep in mind that it may look really bad on some HD TVs. The worst culprits are TVs that are much bigger than this one. (My couch is only about 6-8' from the TV by the way.) My only caution is that you should be careful if you have a really bright viewing room. I live in a townhouse and my living room doesn't get direct sunlight. I would be a little concerned about picture brightness if I wanted to put this TV in a bright room. I love it and highly recommend it.
On my 4.5 year old notebook, I was not able to use the wirelessnetwork on the University of Southern California in most spots.However, with the help of the D-Link WUA 1340, I can connect in placesin which I could not connect before. I am running Linux, and, thus,hardware drivers can be an issue. To make the device work, I used theinstructions on http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=270756by "TripleWithCheese".
I'm so sad that this just died! I used it continuously for 2.5 years, and it never let me down. I dropped it a number of times, and it kept right on working. It was well worth the price and I hope I can find another one!
I like these cans. They are comfortable, though I have to fiddle a bit to get a good seal around the ears. They have a detailed but non-fatiguing sound with stable image projection; good attack if slightly soft in the base; the noise cancelling works well for plane noise with only a trace of hiss audible. Eases the chore of flying no end.
My old transom mount was torn off, I shopped online, found this one at a reasonable price, but there is no temp sensor as advertised. My old one had one. Don't buy this one if you want a temp sensor
Like other reviewers, there are things I'd like to see changed on this product. However, the bottom line is that once you start a slide show, it works very well and has an excellent picture. For the price, this is a great digital frame.Most digital frames don't have internal memory so that is not an issue. SD cards are so cheap, who cares? Many digital frames don't accept a USB device so that is a real plus for this unit. While it is true that grandma may have a little trouble figuring this out, I didn't buy it for grandma and anyone from the digital age could get this up and running w/o ever looking at the instructions.My only complaints are:1 - The remote sensor is on the top behind the edge so remote functions must be done from above.2 - I wish there were a few more choices for sideshow duration (I'd like to have a picture up for 5 or 10 minutes).All in all, I highly recommend this unit.
Good tool for my wife & I to share the MP3 & iPOD to hear music we both enjoy. Easy to use controls & gives each the level they want using separate head sets.
This is my favorite laptop cooling pad. It has two fans - very strong.It lasts the longest so far. I have tried a cheaper brand and it didn't last long at all. Just watch your three year old with the baby powder.
I have bought two Antec coolers, and I really like their performance. The airflow is excellent and keeps my laptop cool through 6+ hours of use without much noise. The USB pass-through is also excellent because it allows me to still use that port for flash drives and my printer cable. The only con I have found is that the power connector on the cooler can be bent and then you have to twist the cord around and mess with it so that it keeps power. That's why I bought a second one. My advice is to be careful not to bend the pin or remove the power cord unless necessary.Pros:Good priceQuiet, but powerfulPass through USBCon:Weak Power Connection
This is by far the best portable headphones I ever had. The last earbud that I have is Aiwa and this Sony wins in the Bass department. This headphones comes with 3 different earbud sizes...one of them will fit your ears perfectly. For me, it's the largest one they include. After you find the perfect fit for you, then you can definitely hear everything...from the deep bass to the high treble. The sound quality can't be better coming from a headphones this size. Although a little bit pricy, I think it's worth the money you spend. Moreover, the silicon earbuds can be washed if it gets dirty.I'm using this headphones for my Jukebox Zen and can't be more satisfied. Recommended !!
Easy to use. Reliable. Very bright, even in dim mode. Visible from far away.
I have purchased two of these. One used in my wife's Canon Powershot 790 for the past year, and the other in my Nikon D90 DSLR for about 6 months. Both cards work great and speedy enough to handle the D90 continuous shooting just fine. Not sure why some reviewers are having problems other than 1. be sure to format the cards using the camera prior to using 2. not the card but the card reader issue when WinXP not recognizing? 3. bad quality control by Transcend? For me, again, everything works like a charm. I'd buy it again...maybe go for the 16gb next time.
does what its suppose to keeps the lens safe and dirt/ dust free. Thats all I ask for.
pictures do not come out very good. poor quality! i would not recommend it.
Now that I am using and my replay tv I can see that it would even be worth $10/month to pay for the service. But with replay it's free! And even if the thing breaks down in two years and I have to buy another one, I'm sure I will because I'm hooked on it. I love watching the best of what's on tv exactly when it's convenient for me to
I purchased two of these copiers at the same time. one works fine. The other has a paper jam sensor bad. Warranty work has to be brought in to the repair facility that is 39 miles away through heavy traffic. Or else I have to pay the freight to and from the facility. This seems wrong when it comes out of the box not working. Amazon's warranty says it can be returned if the box is not opened. How can you check to see if it is working without opening the box?I will most likley not buy from Amazon for any product that is a working piece of equipment.I will not recommend to anyone of my 1500+ clients to buy from Amazon.
This is a genuine Nikon lens cap. It is not a knock-off. The center pinch design fits myNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Camerasperfectly (when I lost it somewhere taking photos last weekend). Obviously, it CAN fall off (I lost mine), but maybe I didn't have it on 100% correctly. Sometimes if not seated perfectly, it can click off - which must have happened to me.Please be cautious that you buy the right size. This is a 52mm, which will fit the kitNikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens.
I bought this camera for christmas and have been extremly satisfied with it. I bought Kodak because kodak specializes in photos. I previously had a Sony Cybershot and did not like anything about it. The pictures on the Kodak are very crisp. This camera is very easy to use. I am an ameture and have had great success with it.A lot of the viewers don't like the Kodak software that comes with it. I have had no problems with the software and the use of it. I am only doing simple stuff in it and have had no problems. I haven't needed to do anything to complicated yet so i think the software is just fine.I highly recommend this product
The earphones sound decent and and look nice. I can't keep regular buds in my right ear. These stay put even I'm being active. Great not to have to keep putting one back in my ear all the time.
The D-Link DPH-50U & use with skype exceeded my expectations. Works Great and allows me to VoIP to college buddies! Simple to setup, 5 minutes tops.
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.
Began great, decent quality and decent fit. First the plastic earbud covers fell off, and i used the extras. After losing the ones that fit comfortably, i order some replacements. About the same time, I noticed that the portion of the green earbud that connects to the ear would disconnect from the back piece. No a big issue, I could pop it back in and worked fine. The replacements stayed on but eventually the disconnect happened and the wires broke. Will not buy these again.
This usb sound device arrived amazingly promptly. It worked well when I plugged it into my HP G72 running Windows 7, a 64 bit operating system. I particularly like the fact that I can run a sound system out of my usb powered hub that I have hidden behind the end table that I keep my notebook computer on. This way, the computer looks good with only the charging wire and a usb wire coming out of it where it sits in my livingroom. My computer connects to a variety of devices through the usb hub that I keep out of sight in a cabinet against the wall.
Well I will start by saying I bought this almost 1 year ago for use on my job. I work for the post office as a rural mail deliverer. All this time and I have had no trouble with it whatsoever. No problems with skipping or anything. I have used audio CDs and MP3 CDs on both CD-R and CD-RWs. And after the firmware update a did a month back it has even better performance than ever. And now supports winamp playlist files and resume exactly where you left off. If you want a dependable easy to use player this is a good choice. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
It does what it says it does. Quick, I havn't benched it or anything but the performance is very acceptable. It works great in my HD Camcorder.
I have a friend who has the HD-595's and I really can't notice the difference. I paid roughly 100 dollars less then him although i like the look of the 595 better but these are so affordable. GREAT sound on my Sound blaster X-fi Xtreame Audio card crystal clear for under $100 the old ear buds i have FAIL in comparison.Edit: with a very slight mod of taking 2 pieces of black foam out these turn into HD-595s they even have the exact same sound drivers in them.
I guess I have a weird shaped head or ears... but normally headphones don't fit me too well. These are beautiful. Snug, loud, and excellent for exercise. Sometimes sweat gathers in the headphones, but it can be shaken out, and I only see it as a testament to their "pumping me up" abilities. Also, a bit cumbersome on a benchpress as they get pushed up out of your ears, but other than that it doesnt get much better than these.
You won't be printing many pages with these! Lexmark has cheap printers but their ink is expensive and the jets clog/dry up in a week or so making the whole thing useless.
As we recently wall mounted our TV, wife wanted to put the peripherals behind our cabinet, so I had to look for a nice IR device.Be aware that when you buy this, a) you will need an electrical outlet for the device and b) you will have to look for the IR receiver on your peripheral--this is easier said than done, and may take a little time. Also, be aware that you may need to take about 10 minutes before setting it up to decide where you are going to put the &#34;eye&#34; of the system and how you are going to run the wires for it.That being said, once I set up my attachments to the peripherals, it has been a dream come true. I have had no issues with reception, and no lag in the signal. Highly recommended.
I was tired of buying short patch cords and always needed odd lengths for custom installations. This is good quality Cat5e cable and you get all you need to get started. You will goof once and a while. Use the tester. That is how you learn. Better to learn when you get the parts at kit price than full retail a few at a time. If nothing else, the attempt at English translation on the tester is worth buying the kit - "Attention: - Do not use it beyond usage. - Do not change it on your mind."
I chose to buy this item on a hunch in conjunction with two other items. The waiting for arrival was short, but seemingly long only to me. I was anxious to try it out because an ex-employer swears by the equipment in his office. Now I see why; it is easy to maintain, all other affiliated products are reasonably priced, and easy to find. I would definitely recommend this item to all with a five star rating. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase.
This is a very quiet power supply with great safety features. It saved my system from a shorting high end ATI video card. I have been building gaming and business systems for 20 years and recommend this product.
The Lx Dual Desk Mount Arm delivers on quality, durability, and functionality. I set it up the day I received it and it took about 1 to 1.5 hours to put together and "tweak". I have 24" and 22" Dell flat panel monitors, and both mounted very easily. The weight of each monitor was too much at first for each arm, but after a couple minutes of adjustments with an allen wrench (several come with the kit) I am able to move the monitors as I need for my own comfort, as well as for clients or friends when present.NOTE: I do not use the notebook mount, but I will say that it is solid construction, so for those that plan to use it, my sense is that you will not be disappointed and should feel assured that it will hold your notebook safely.I have had it set up for a few weeks now, and the position of the arms has not changed, so I'm very impressed that it seems to defy gravity and hold its placement - on the mount to the desk itself and the arms - very well. I now have more room on my desk, and the best thing about this setup is that I don't necessarily sit in the same position in my chair as I work for a while, so I'm able to easily move the monitors higher/lower and in/out for comfortable viewing all day, every day. I have no basis of comparison with other mount devices, but I can honestly say that I have never been happier with how my monitors are arranged and it was well worth the money spent.
I compared prices for drip coffee makers and for percolators. Being concerned about BPA (bis-phenol A) in plastic, I wanted a coffee maker that contained no plastic in all parts that come in contact with hot water or the ground coffee. The description for stainless steel drip coffee makers was not clear enough for me to determine whether there were any plastic omponents or not. So I settled on this all stainless percolator. As the coffee percolates, it does make an audible sound but not at all unpleasant. The coffee came out great! Love this product.
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 II USM lens is a moderate weight (15 oz), very well built lens. It does not come with the appropriate hood, the Canon ET-65 III. You get both a lens cap and a mount cap, all packed inside tight conformal foam to protect the lens during shipping. There's also a very brief manual and the usual warranty paperwork.The lens offers AF and manual focus, and allows manual focus even when AF is set to on, a very useful feature for low-light and other challenging focus situations. This is a USM lens, and as a direct consequence focus is fast and precise, just as you'd expect.The AF/Manual switch is in a reasonable location, close to the camera body. There is a range indication on the barrel of the lens behind a transparent window which serves to keep dust and debris out of the workings of the lens. Manual focus is controlled with a broad, easy to manage textured ring about mid-body on the lens. During focus, nothing external on the lens body moves or rotates, so there are no complications for using polarizing filters, and no concerns about the lens "pumping" air and so causing dust contamination in either the lens or camera with use.The lens lacks any form of image stabilization. IS is showing up in more and more lenses, though for the price... perhaps this is one of the justifications for building IS into the camera body. I'm sure that this design wouldn't be anywhere near its current price point with IS added to the build. One last point is that since the lens is a fairly fast design, perhaps there is less overall need for IS (though that argument falls completely apart the first time you *do* need it!)It takes a 58mm filter, though I highly recommend the use of the ET-65 III hood rather than a filter; filter use should be limited to polarizers, neutral density filters and so on, rather than keeping a filter on the lens with the idea of protecting it. Here's why: filters create a flat surface over the end of the lens that can (and often does) create low-level reflections. These are most apparent in low-light shots, but they are almost always there. In the case of a UV filter, no other benefit is gained (UV can't get through the lens system anyway) other than physical protection. The hood, however, keeps the lens out of harms way quite effectively, and it increases contrast and reduces flare at the same time by preventing light from entering the lens at high angles of attack. I have shot with both hoods and filters, and after decades of experience, I have to come down firmly on the side of hood technique. It only takes one shot ruined by a filter reflection to wake up to this reality; and hoods never, ever compromise an image. They're simply the best way to go. Finally, the hood for this lens is inexpensive, well worth the extra few dollars it costs.Aperture is controlled by an 8-blade system. The available f-stops range from f/1.8 wide open to f/22.0 fully stopped down. MTF (sharpness) peaks at f/5.6, and vignetting is almost gone by that setting.On my camera, an EOS 50D, resolution loss from diffraction effects begin at f/7.6, so in many ways, the "sweet spot" for this lens for me lands naturally at f/5.6. On a camera with a lesser sensel density such as the 40D, diffraction doesn't set in until higher f-stops, but you're beginning to lose sharpness from other effects, so I'd still call the sweet spot as f/5.6 (which also provides a fairly extensive depth of field) for shots where detail is the primary consideration.For portraits, you'll want to go right for f/1.8 if lighting conditions allow in order to take advantage of the shallow and pleasing DOF isolation this lens is famous for; background blur is very soft yet very strong, while the in focus region remains deep enough to keep the important features of the face in focus from ear to nose. The loss of MTF at f/1.8 is noticeable, especially once you get a feel for how the lens performs at f/5.6, but in my opinion, the compromise is perfectly acceptable in a portrait context. There's another benefit as well; at 85mm, and especially on a crop body like the 40D or 50D, this lens allows you to get some distance from your subject which tends to make them more comfortable, while giving you the modest compression that is the hallmark of any telephoto lens. Portraits "pop" and backgrounds blur away with commendable speed. Head-and-shoulders work will put you at about eight feet, and as the lens can focus down to just under three feet, this gives you considerable control over framing without ever running into a limit imposed by the lens design.This is also a truly excellent lens for not-very-wide field astrophotography, although at critical focus and maximum aperture, chromatic aberration will make itself felt on the brightest stars, which you will then have to compensate for. I have successfully used this lens to capture the the Orion nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Triangulum galaxy, and a number of other astro objects that range from the easy to the difficult, all using no more than a standard (non-tracking) tripod, this lens, and the EOS 50D. On a crop body, 85mm (136mm effective FOV) is definitely the place to be to compromise between star trailing and magnification, and the f/1.8 aperture allows fast enough exposures to eliminate trailing at ISO 1600 and above.I carry this lens nested in a large camera bag (a Tamrac 5612 Pro 12, *highly* recommended); I rarely put the lens on the camera until I am ready to use it, and when I am done, I take it right back off, cap it, and bag it without wasting any time or motion. I do both the assembly and disassembly "blind" in the bag, using the bag top to shield the camera and lens from the wind and environment as best I can manage. The lens has a raised alignment dot that makes blind assembly practical. It's the size of the overall investment that drives this behavior, of course; both the camera and a lens like this deserves -- demands -- good care and that is just what I try to provide.Physically speaking, this lens isn't as large as you might think. Canon did a great job of packing a lot of glass (nine elements in seven groups) into a decent form factor of 3" diameter by 2.8" long; even with the hood mounted, this lens provides a fraction of the intimidation factor of, for instance, the 70-200mm f/2.8L. But at 85mm, it can still "get in there" and catch a lot of action without forcing you to crop to extremes. It's light enough that you can shoot for quite a while before fatigue sets in, an issue that will rear its head in any situation that goes on a while, like a wedding or a play (and that low-light capability is great for stage work, where a flash annoys literally everyone.) Plus it is black, and so looks more like it is designed as part of the same camera system, unlike the L's with the white bodies. That's also less distracting in a dark theater.I can honestly say that this is definitely one of my favorite lenses. I have a fair collection of primes to compare it to, some of which are L glass, and I've got some great L zooms as well; yet for portraits, I inevitably turn to this specific lens as it outperforms everything else I own in the successful shooting methodologies I find myself returning to over and over. Frankly, at the price, I think it is perfectly fair to characterize this lens as a "must-have"; if you're ever going to shoot a portrait, trust me, this is the lens you want (even over the 85mm f/1.2L, which has far too narrow a depth of field for most reasonable portraiture, though you can't beat it for light-gathering.) Like Canon's 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, the 85mm f/1.8 is one of those where you're left scratching your head as to why it doesn't have an "L" designation. It is an outstanding performer.If Canon were to re-do this lens, I'd like to see them add image stabilization, and perhaps some modern anti-CA elements, as this is the one area where this lens occasionally bites the photographer in high-contrast situations. Until that day, though, this lens is unmatched by anything else in Canon's line for price/performance, and I can't imagine anyone ever regretting its purchase.
These headphones have great sound quality,they are very combforable, and they do not seem cheaply put together like some of the past reviews i have read said.so if you are looking for some good quality headphones for a good price I assure you that you would be satisfied with these.
Battery received quickly and installation is really quick and easy. HOWEVER, be aware that while APC mentions inclusion of of free, environmentally sound, disposal method for old battery this consists solely of a few written instructions re: how to take to your local community disposal site in the same package in which the new battery was delivered to you. So it provides no advantage over buying cheaper, non APC replacement battery. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN BATTERY LIFE OVER OTHER BRANDS? Only time will tell.
After one month I am very satisfied with my purchase of the HP Pavillion Desktop PC. The speed is outstanding.
If you have a Palm, you're going to lose the stylus. If you're like me, you're going to lose one about every four months. So you're going to need replacements. If you haven't lost your original stylus yet, wait--you will. Or, better yet, toss the original stylus in favor of one of the replacement stylii. The cheap metal stylus that comes with the Palm III is hard to use because it is too light. (I have carpal tunnel syndrome and found the original equipment stylus aggravated it because of how hard I ended up gripping the stylus.) These replacement stylii are a heavier metal, which is easier to hold and considerably more accurate. Highly recommended.
I bought this transmitter for my fiance to use her iPod in here Scion Xb. Overall the sound is better than two of the other transmitters I have used before but it is still not as good as having a direct input from the iPod to the car stereo. The one minor complain I have is the the radio station display as at an angle that is tough to read if the cigarette lighter is low. I would recommmend this product if you are unable to afford a CD deck with an input.
This is really a nice family camera - and for people that can not afford the most expensive this is the best buy in terms of quality and performance. Pictures are clear. Zoom works well and takes good action pictures. Video recording is excellent. If you have big memory card you can take as long video clip has you got memory. Good buy!
I've had this percolator for three months, and the plug going into the percolator is going (and, of course, the return window has expired). Other than that, we love this percolator. Just wish I could find one with a decent plug, and maybe I wouldn't have to buy a new one every few months! Purchased this one instead of the Farberware -- the Farberware one lasted about a year, so I'll be going back to that one.
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 purchased this battery as a backup for the battery that came with my Everio camcorder. This battery met my expectations and was the JVC brand not a generic brand. The price on amazon.com is better then any other price I have seen for these batteries so I am very please with my purchase.
This is a screaming deal right now. Get them while they last! These are Satellites not mains. They use to be $199 a couple of years ago. Very comparable to some Synergy speakers I have. They are bright sounding and play LOUD. They don't distort when you turn it up. Don't be fooled because of the price of these everywhere now. They will all be gone soon. These speakers look nice and are constructed well. Weight = about 8 lbs each. Most of the weight is the drivers not the frame. Virtually no air space was allowed in the speaker. This is an unusual speaker design that will not allow for low HZ. I like 80hz as the low for sats due to THX standards, but 90hz is good (these are 90hz). Most home sub crossovers adjust to varied ranges for subs. Oh, I got a couple pairs of these and they didn't come with the base stand shown in the picture. They come with a mounting bracket that is just a metal flat plate. That means it can only be mounted flush to the wall. If these are used as rear speakers you will have to make your own bracket so they will angle.
I cheated, because I already had one of these lenses, but it was soooooo good I needed another. The lens is absolutely great in the field, giving a number of shooting opitions in a single lightweight package. Whatever negative you might read from the so-called experts is at such a level that the majority of photographers have never heard of the issues. The lend delivers. Time and time again. What impressed me was being able to order it from Borneo, have it delivered safely in Hawai'i, and have the Amazon interface work seamlessly. What's more, I got a personal message from the seller indicating the item had shipped, via high quality post rather than the cheapo option, in what was overall a good shopping experience. The lens heads over to Iran for some field photography tomorrow, and underwater in a Nexus housing the week after that to try its hand at underwater photography.
For the most part, this works as advertized. Some notes:1) I found this usb-switched power strip to be better than the other type of switched power strip, the one that has a potentiometer that you have to adjust (such as the "smart strip"). I had a smart strip and I found I had to continuously tweak the pot on it (about once a week, at least). With the usb-switched strip, there is no guess work and no tweaking.2) You have to make sure that your computer supports the feature where the usb ports shut down when the computer is shut down. Otherwise this wont work. Some computers support that, some dont, for others you can specify the usb port behaviour in the BIOS.3) I had one minor problem with this strip (hence the four stars). My computer happens to be one where, even though the usb ports turn off with the computer, the power wire from the usb ports are all tied together. So -- because I have a self-powered usb hub attached to my computer, that hub winds up "powering" all the usb ports on my computer even when the computer is off. Hence, the mini minder didnt switch off even though my usb ports in fact switched off. So this is another potential problem with this device. I wish CTG had included a ps/2 connector or serial port connector as alternative ways to "switch off" the power strip.
Consider this: printing at 720 dpi, on Epson photo-quality paper, I am only able to print about 30 pages (with one 4x5 image per page) per color cartridge. That means it costs over a dollar a page for the color ink alone! Beware.But they sure do look nice.
I was a little hesistant after reading the reviews that said it was blurry. No blurry problems at all. I particularly like that you can use standard AA batteries. Also, it will take regular memory sticks which have really dropped in price.
I recently bought this scanner to archive my wedding photos. I loved it, and here's why:1. It is very affordable.2. It doesn't have an AC line, and less wire under the desk is a good thing.3. It scans good pictures. 48bit color, and can go up to 1200dpi. Although for everyday use I find 300 to be plenty.4. Reasonable speed. Since I scan mostly at 300dpi, each scan of a 4x6 photo is no more than 20 seconds. The trick is to preview only once to get the scan area, then just scan away the rest without preview. 9 rolls of film (7x36, 2x24) took us two nights.5. software is easy to use. I mostly use the TWAIN with photoshop.6. light and compact. After I am done with my batch of films, I just unplug the USB and stashed in one of the empty shelves under my TV, so it doesn't take up desk space.
This is my first digital camera and for a beginner it is a breeze to use. The size is petite so I can carry it in my purse or pocket. There are enough manual settings to make it fun to use. The pictures are perfect on the default settings even though there's a manual white balance. The print outs looked like from a photo lab. I have Windows ME. There is no download info that comes with the camera, but if you go to Olympus web page they have very complete instructions for both PC and Mac. It worked just as instructed. So simple! I love this camera.
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.
I use this drive every day at work. We routinely burn all kinds of disks from VMs. Drivers and timing can be issues. The internal burners on my PCs work in some VMs but not in others. They often fail in the middle of a burn. When I use this lil' guy, it works every time. USB plug-n-play always loads the correct drivers for me, and it never fails in the middle. It burns successfully on USB1.1 and 2.0 ports, and it doesn't require power other than the 5v from the USB cable! Amazing! This is one of my favorite gizmos!
TheMidland WR-100C Weather / All Hazards / Civil Emergency Alert Monitor with S.A.M.E.is a great product! We had another brand and it did not perform as well as this one does. It gives us the right alerts and the voice that announces the alert is very clear. There is no static in this one at all. It was well worth the money! I would recommend this product to anyone who is concerned about weather or any other emergency alerts.
Excellent Bargain for a relay and a socket/harness
Perfect solution for connecting several computers to an high-speed broadband Internet connection.
I purchased this in December 2008 because of the low price point. I don't travel much but I had wanted a GPS for a while so I would have it when I needed it. I first tried it out around town with poor results. I would be driving along the highway and the arrow would randomly jump around on the screen. As it turns out the map of my town is from the early 1990s. Yikes! Its so old that when you type in my home address, it directs you to where my local post office used to be, which has been closed for over 15 years. TomTom offers you one free map update within the first year so I took advantage of the offer and downloaded it. I didn't think much of it after that and the TomTom sat in a drawer until March 2010 when I had to go on a long trip to purchase a new car. I charged the TomTom and when I turned it on, it showed my location as Guam. What!? I tried everything to reset it, from the reset button to uninstalling and reinstalling the map but that made it even worse. The "do not disconnect" message would appear on the screen and stay there--it would never go away. I tried countless times to reinstall the map but nothing worked. Needless to say this is probably the biggest piece of tech garbage I have ever had the displeasure of owning. Every time anyone asks my opinion on what GPS to buy I tell them anything but a TomTom. I would rather have an old fashioned map from a service station!
I got these headphones to replace the ones that came with my iPod mini; those were very uncomfortable. I wanted a small, comfortable, unobtrusive pair that wouldn't leak any sound and bother my fellow commuters (or at least advertise to them what I like to listen to!). I almost didn't buy them because all I saw in the store was orange, which sort of defeats the "unobtrusive" idea, at least for me. But I found them and bought them in basic black.They 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. But they're not so tight that they give me a headache or hurt my ears, thankfully. The earbuds are fairly comfortable- some days they need adjusting, other days not.These headphones leak hardly any sound! I've performed a bunch of tests with friends, with me asking "can you hear anything now?" I wasn't anywhere nears as cool as the guy in the cell phone commercials, but everyone I asked did assure me they couldn't hear my music, even when I played it pretty loud.They have one neat little feature I didn't consider when buying but certainly appreciate- the "tangle-free cord." Most headphones are made up of one cord which splits at a fixed point. However, that point, or junction, is not fixed on these, which means you can pull up the little piece of plastic to join the two loose strings for easy storage. Or, split the cord entirely, all the way down to the jack, and give an earphone to somebody else.These fit the bill if you're looking for a comfortable, cheap, easy-to-store pair of headphones, and even though they're not quite the perfect ones for me, they're a solid buy.
You cannot beat it for its purpose of point-and-shoot. Very easy to use and the pictures are very good for a camera this size. The only problem I found is the battery indicator that only signs a low battery level, you won't know if the battery is full or halfway used, you will just know when it is low.
I did quite a bit of research before I bought this camera. Since I am an amateur photographer, I wasn't hunting for the highest megapixels but for practicality and outstanding picture quality. This little jewel of technology definetely delivers it all. The colors are great and 2.4 megapix is totally enough to print high quality 8x10 prints! The design is so cool you won't be able to put it down for a while. Don't be fooled by the 4.3 megapixel digitally-rendered resolution Fuji claims. The pictures taken at this resolution are fuzzy and unusable even in the best lightning conditions. This marketing ploy is designed for megapixel-greedy people. Shame on Fuji for this. Other than that buy it and enjoy the ride!
This little router was the answer to our need to add a DSL connection to an additional Linux box in a student's room in our home. 25' of network cable, an in-obtrusive heating-register-level hole in a shared wall and setting the ip addresses for the Linux networking and we were up and running. On the WinVista box Win took over before we had a chance to set ip addresses, so we needed to go into network and re-set those, else the router was seen as just being a thoughput device.I was surprised at the ease of installation, and the Linksys support person (wherever he may have been) was clear and helpful. I like having a wired network rather than wireless because it seems more secure, and, well, because it's cheap!Now if I can just get my son to help me configure the Linux box to drive the WinVista box's printer.All-in-all, if you are thinking of networking 1 to 4 boxes and don't mind running some cables, this Linksys will fit your bill.
I have been using the EX51's for a couple of years now: in fact I have had two pair until recently when the right side went dead on my 3 year old pair.I like the tiny "in the ear" type much better than the larger "out of canal" style like that supplied with my new Creative Zen and older Sansa. The fit of the rubber buds is extremely important to get the full sound, especially bass, and block outside noise (I do a lot of road bike riding - yes I know it's against the law to use these while on the road). These really do the job when in right. But the rubber buds do come off when one is not careful about pulling them out of your pocket. I have had this happen many times. That is the reason for my second pair: I could not find replacement buds at a Best Buy on a ride, only another set of phones. (Incidentally, the phones on Amazon are almost the same price as just the buds from SonyStyle with shipping).The phones are very durable. I store the cord wrapped around my mp3 player. I often unwind it by hanging onto an ear piece and letting the player unravel, sometimes even riding. Tough! The only bummer, to me, is that the left side cord is a LOT longer than the right side.I can wear them continuously on multi hour rides without any discomfort.Again, the fit is critical. My second set, for some unknown reason, does not fit as tightly as the dead set did. I ofter have to adjust them (push them in deeper) to hear the deep bass and shut out wind and vehicle noise. But when they're in right, wow.So now my dilemma: should I get another pair as backup or try something new. Just spent hours reading Amazon reviews, amazing how one reviewer can think a product is a gift from heaven while the next says it's straight from hell! I already have a drawer full of cheap earphones I won't use.
I've owned one of these for about two years and it's been used continuously for months at a time. This switch has given me no issues. I note that it's plugged into a UPS (uninterruptible power supply), so it's been shielded from outages and power fluctuations.PROS:Ports that are on the BACK (attractive look if you plan to use it on a desk or shelf).The small A/C adaptor plugs into the back of my UPS without covering other outlets.Attractive design and colors..Status lights are noticeable but not distracting..CONS:I'm detracting one star because it gets warm unlike my older Netgear switch, so I suspect that it consumes more energy.I recommend this as it has performed well, but I might also go with the Trendnet Green series with the intent of consuming less energy (it's only a couple watts but it makes a big difference since these tend to be be used continuously).
These wouldn't be bad speakers if it weren't for the hum that the subwoofer emits as soon as it is plugged in, whether or not it is hooked up to the computer. I would not recommend this set.
I received the unit, charged it and instead of a display it just had some white boxes. Maybe it is just because I do not order a lot of electronics (and when I do they work) but to be broken out of the box made me lose all confidence in the product and not want to simply replace it. Amazon was great at providing a refund. I am going to pay more and stick with Sony products which have lasted great for me.
I originally purchased a DVP-CX985V Sony 400 disc player. It broke down after 2 years. Sony wanted $268 to repair it. I liked the 400 disc feature and thought the breakdown may have been a fluke so I decided to purchase this newer model....big mistake on my part. This one broke down 9 days prior to it's one year anniversay. I didn't even get a years use out of it. As much as I love the idea of a 400 disc player I would never purchase this product again. Save your money and take this as a fair warning if you do decide to purchase it.
Do not buy this it does not work! Miracle remote my a--! no miracle here just junk! Don't buy this or any other from this vendor!
I really appreciate the way it connects and receives data ... a real blessing to me.
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.
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.
Been using this product for several years. My husband makes the best popcorn with it. I bought one for each of my 5 children.
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!
This is the second pair of these earphones that I have owned. My first were stolen in my briefcase. They are great for traveling on planes because of the noise cancelling ability and quality of sound. I use them to sleep on the plane often because they are so comfortable.
I recently bought the Sennheiser HD201s and I have to say they are definitely worth it. The sound is very clear even at high volume. Also they are very comfortable to wear. A great product all around.
I bought this item for my wife and it worked wonderfully for a couple of months and then just stopped working completely. After going back and forth with DLO customer service about the problem, I was told that the arm between the Transpod and the cigarette lighter "requires maintenance and needs to be replaced about every 6 months" and "is not defective, but does require maintenance".If they know a part is going to fail every 6 months, that is a design flaw not something that requires maintenance. Also, if they know that the part will "require maintenance" every 6 months, why is that not disclosed on the packaging? I feel I was deceived into buying a defective product, and will never buy anything from DLO again.
Some reviews suggested that the mouse does not work with the internal bluetooth on the mac. My experience was quite the opposite and it works perfectly with Mac.. I have two macs, an intel imac and an intel macbook pro. It paired perfectly with both of them within a second. Didn't have any problem at all. Just went into 'bluetooth' in system preferences and clicked 'set up new device..'. Then chose 'mouse' as the device. Both computers found the mouse instantly with the internal bluetooth. Not using the dongle at all.On my imac i have steermouse installed so i could even assign the extra button on the right another functionality (eg. keypress F11 to show desktop). On the macbook pro i don't have any extra mouse software installed. And so on that computer by default the left extra key triggers expos&eacute; and the middle click opens dashboard. The extra right key doesn't do anything. Needless to say, left and right click, scroll etc. work perfectly. Even left and right scroll by tilting works though i found it a bit slow.I am not even bothering with the CD that came with it. It has intellimouse 6.1 for mac. Probably the software will provide additional functionality to program the mouse, but I haven't used it yet so i cannot comment on that. I don't think i will need to use the software as the mouse works fine as is.
The price was less than any other store. It arrived in less than a week. Very nice product.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Great product. Only one thing I wise it had is belt clip instead of belt loop.
I see myself as a amature photo-junky, 1 or 2 steps above the casual camera user. I was debating on SD750 or Sony T-100. I finally purchased SD750 while my friend purchased the T100. Few days of playing with the SD750 and a quick look at the T100, Im happy with my decision.First, let me say if you are not going to use all the functions on the camera, you cant' really go wrong with either one of them. Dependable and works fine in most situations.Design, I think the T-100 looks more attractive, but after that I believe SD750 is better.LCD Screen. both have 3inch LCD, but Canon has less glare and is more vivid. both gets fuzzy in low light situations, but lcd picture isnt what you get when u print.Stability. T-100 has image stabilization to compensate for slower shutter speed. which helps, but i still like Canon's performance. It just takes better pictures on a constant basis. Canon seems to take better pictures in low light (indoor or dim light)ZOOM. T100 has 5X and SD750 has 3X. to me zoom on a PNS has no meaning, because 90% of the time you arent taking a photo far away.Battery. Both suck up battery quickly. but the T-100 seems to last longer than the SD750. I just bought another batter pack to compensate for short battery life. Sony Powershot T-100 on the down side. Takes something like 5 hours to fully Charge, while SD750 only takes me 1.5 hours.Options. I think they have about the same amount of functions. IE portrait, macro, and what not. Although i havent read the T100 manual.Video. Both take great video. But i think t-100 has a HD version. I like Canons because u can directly connect your camera to OP source and play it. I dont think T100 had that ability.RECOMMENDATIONS. Buy a SDHC (SD-high capacity) Card. with Class rating of 4 or better (3 class speeds, 2 4 6, determines how fast u write and read info on the card) I take video clips and do Continious photos alot. which means i fill up memory space fast, and Need a card that can keep up with the demand. Get atleast a 4gig SDHC card. Both cameras are able to read the new SDHC cards.Extra battery for 8 bucks on e bay for SD750 is a good idea.Overall, canon is a better bang for your buck. Cheaper, and the performance is equal or better than the SONY. but if you wanna show off to your friends, get the SONY, but if u want all around pictures get the SD750
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 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
It is simply a marvel of technology and represents good value for money considering that it comes complete with a superb long-lasting Lithium-ion battery pack, International 110-240V 50/60Hz charger as standard for when you're travelling (you still have to buy adaptors to fit the sockets in other countries), and 156MB+ storage capacity on the CD-R/ CD-RW for about [price]. The camera and its' extensive features are easy to use after only a few hours of ownership. Slip the 3"CD-R or CD-RW into most CD-ROM drives and immediately access your photos in Windows Explorer without the aggravation of cables and card readers. The only blemish is the meagre 3X optical zoom. For anybody in Europe where this camera sells for about [price] before adding 15 to 20% sales taxes to give an average retail price of about [price] , this camera is an especially great buy.But the Sony is BIG! OK, it can't be any smaller than the 3" CDs it uses for storage. But somewhere in Sony's system of R&D;, having established that they had a superb product concept, nobody then passed on the design to the Sony boffins who specialize in miniaturizing everything. The result is simply that you have a great camera but which is simply GIGANTIC compared to anything else out there!I should have spent more and bought a Fuji Finepix S602 with a 1GB IBM microdrive. Anybody want to swap?
Crashes unrecoverably during approximately 40% of the attempts to record two hour movies. This happens on both my XP and ME systems. Pinnacle has been unable to fix this, and their bulletin board confirms that this is a common problem. Good features available when it works.
Great product, if you are in advertisement (photo and digital video) this is it !, even the most advanced cameras can't go to the fisical point an measure the exact light caracteristics of that spot, it has change so much the way my pictures look, it gives a very accurate meassurement and you can push it up or down in terms of apperture, to get a very precise look to it, i love it is great. i used for my canon 5d.
Length:: 3:16 MinsNext Generation Remote Control ExtenderI had a need to remote control my TiVo HD and DVD player that are located inside a closed cabinet. I tried to use an inexpensive RF remote control but I hated the remote and there is a significant amount of lag when I push the button on the remote. Sometimes the component didn't register the command at all. Very frustrating.I did a little more research on how to control my components that were hidden inside this cabinet and I ran across this Next Generation Remote Control Extender. At first I thought this was the same thing as those stupid X-10 Pyramid remote extenders or IR repeaters, but as I read more about it I realized this was something different. In short, this system will allow you to convert your standard remote into a powerful RF remote. This is a very unique solution.I used this system to convert my favorite Logitech/Harmony 676 universal remote into a RF remote that can control my TiVo HD and DVD player while hidden out of sight in my cabinet. It totally works and there no lag from when I push a button to the action on the screen. Love it!!!
Have used my new GPS Nuvi 360 several times. I like it because it tells me the name of the road or street where I need to turn. It also has my phone and phone book in the GPS so I can talk handsfree without using my phone. I did have to buy another suction device to use with this GPS. The one that came with it was not reliable. It fell off the windshield and didn't stay on the dashboard. I have a van with a very big windshield design and the device that comes with it was not working well with my type of van.
These headphones are very comfortable. The sound quality is good, though not great. Comparing these headphones to another $100+ set of Sennheiser headphones that I use for producing music, it's clear that you get what you pay for. On these less expensive headphones, the tonal range seems smaller, and I echo statements by others that they can't handle a lot of bass sound.That said, these sure beat other similarly-priced headphones from other manufacturers that I have tried.
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.
The second day after I purchased this product the power light started flashing amber. This error code is not listed in the actual manual, but on the maxtor site it states that it means there's a problem with the file system... I have to throw my vote in with the others, avoid this product.
This inexpensive UV filter is a cheap insurance policy for the optics of your lens. I carry a couple spares in my camera bag.
This splitter did just the job I needed it to. The only downside is that both monitors have to be plugged into it at the same time, otherwise the picture becomes blurry.
I was a happy owner of DCRHC30 for first 10 months, and felt that we made a wise purchase.Until recently, we found out that the REC/STANDBY button sometimes did not respond, and it happened more and more frequently. When it happens, I have difficult time to make it record, or I had to power it off to stop recording. When I contact SONY Customer serivce, I found the warranttee for labor is only 90 days, though part is 1 year (FYI: labor is way more expensive than part!).CS rep gives me an estimate of flat labor rate $269, PLUS shipping and handling to/from the repair center in CT. That's 60% of the purchase price of the HC30!We had already spent extra $100+ for SONY accessaries (like batteries, memory cards, etc), which normally are NOT compatible with other brands of Camcorders/cameras by design (a typical SONY strategy following the proven-unsuccessful footsteps of Apple Computers decade ago). I can pretty much say good-bye to these accessaries as well...When purchasing SONY, be aware of its warranttee policy and think twice. There is a reason that the company has been losing ground to its competitor for years, and not likely can the newly-appointed U.S. CEO overturn the trend!We will definitely avoid Sony products in the future.
Love this lens the focus is really fast and good compression and is one of the fastest lens I use.
The binoculars arrived broken -they were cracked near the point where they pivot. Not sure if this was a product defect, due to very rough shipping/handling, or someone else had purchased the product and returned it broken which the store did not catch before they sold to us. In any case, the fact the binoculars were broken speaks clearly as to the poor manufacturing/quality control.In the future, I will cross Bushnell off my list of acceptable brands.
Very compact .. it was exactly what I was looking for. At the first look you think it looks too weak, but is strong enough toi support my Panasonic FZ-50. Unfortunately I didn't received the carrying case. I asked the distributer where the case is, and finally Amazon send me a generous $2.00 +/-. I am desappointed, I would prefer to receive that case instead. Bad advertising.
You'd think in a major market like Chicago, you could find almost anything, but my son was at a loss trying to find an adaptor for his iPod. We were delighted to find just what he needed at Amazon, reasonably priced, and it arrived in perfect condition within a few days. 100% satisfaction here.
This is a very decent standard player, though the earphones are chintzy and no A/C adapter. However, after mine died, I sent more than dozen emails to CS to try to get it replaced. All I got was a standard email telling me to try another cd! The machine absolutely refuses to recognize any kind of CD (including commercial audio) after only 3 months of use.I also tried calling customer service (a toll call) but gave up after more than a 45-minute wait.Buy a Sony, Phillips or something similar that has CUSTOMER SERVICE & PHYSICAL SERVICE IN THE USA.
I wanted a small ipod player that I could take to my building project that would project through the site. With its SFX enhancement, I got what I was looking for. Its lightweight, compact and everything their ads claim.
This Register has been one of the best investments for my business. The price was as low as a cash box. Don't think twice about this register, it very good and easy to use.
This is a sturdy little (and I emphasize LITTLE) case. It's definitely hard enough to provide a lot of protection, but not like steel. I bought it for my Sony DSC-W50 and it just fits. You have to pull the clasp just a little to make it lock, but it's designed to stretch. One of the main reasons I bought it was because it had a slide-on metal "hook" (whatever you call it). You know, you can just slide it on to the waist of you pants without need for a belt. The only negatives I can see are:1) The hook doesn't fit well on a leather belt. It doesn't have enough space to let the belt slide all the way to the top.2) There are some threads on the inside of the case where the camera rests that will press up against the camera. I don't know if they're specially designed to not scratch, but I fear that sliding an LCD panel against it a few hundred times will leave a nice scratch on it. I bought a plastic protector (designed for the Nintendo DS video game) that sticks to my LCD to protect it. All in all, I think this is a great case, but they need to fix my complaints.
These are great rechargeable batteries. They're able to hold a charge for a good while. Eliminates the need to constantly buy alkaline batteries. These rechargeables are especially handy for things like digital cameras which eats up batteries.
I have an HP Pavilion ze5375us notebook computer. This is a full powered, desktop replacement machine and it runs hot. It has three fans to keep it cool. The fans can get very noisey and the computer still occasionally over heats and shutdown down. I've been propping up the backup of the machine in an effort to increase airflow. While this helps, it hasn't completely solved the over heating problem.I finally decided to get one of the "powered" colling devices. I looked at the Targus Notebook Chill Pad and the Antec Notebook Cooler. The Targus devices looked cheaply constructed (all plastic) while the Antec device appeared to be of higher quality. I was confused by the Amazon user reviews, because they indicate that the Targus device has a higher satisfaction rating than the Antec. I was concerned at some of the reviews indicating that the Target device didn't provide much air circulation (but it was quiet). On the other hand, the Antec device was critizised for being louder than a wisper.I finally made my decision based upon size. My machine is fairly large and it dwarfed the Targus device. However it fits well on the Antec (even with a docking station attached).So what do I think of my decision? I've been using the Antect Notebook Cooler for three days now. The fans are definitely audible. They make about as much noise as you would expect from a small fan (2 actually). Since my computer has three noisey fans in it already, overall, it isn't any more noisey than what I was already accustomed to. I actually took the fan noise as a positive feature, after all I wanted the cooler to actually work and cool down the notebook.The power connector will definitely cause you problems if you move the notebook/cooler combination around a lot. I'll keep the cooler on the desk most of the time and I'll be careful otherwise.The computer seems to be running cooler than before. Areas of the computer that get very hot before the cooler, are now warm to the touch. So all-in-all, I'm satisfied with the purchase.For those of you who are overly concerned about the fan noise, I would suggest looking at the Targus Podium Coolpad or simply propping up the computer with something (I received complements for using a box of staples). Good luck with your choice.
This a great buy. I bought mine at Radioshack for $40 and a couple years later it will works beautifully. Very easy to use (just plug it into a USB port)and very reliable. My friends have never complained about the sound quality. Would recommend buying new as to make sure it works, but I wouldn't be surprised if you bought used and it still worked great. An awesome deal.
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 bought a new camera and the lens cap--with no attachment-- was destined to be lost. I found these sweet little "attachments" and now I don't have to keep up with the lens cap! Nice find.
I had an upcoming trip to Macchu Picchu and the Galapogos Islands, and wanted a camera to do it all, in a size I could carry anywhere, yet still have great zoom, close-up, and an optical stabilizer. I loved the TZ3, it provided crisp images with not too much noise. One extra battery is helpful if on a trip where you take lots of pictures, and might not be able to recharge every night.
This camera is truly awesome! I love everything about it and I'm so glad I bought it. I have researched cameras for over two months, finally resulting in the choice of this camera. It has great options and features and is very easy to use. I love the look of the camera too. It's so stylish and awesome. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a great inexpensive point and shoot camera!!Bottom Line : I LOVE IT!!!! :)
This was my best iPod purchase yet. Since the headphone jack on my iPod is broken, I haven't been able to use my iPod at all. But now that I've got the Kensington transmitter, my iPod is now back being functional. Now it's one less wire to untangle in the car. The sound has been extremely clear.The is probably only one downside and that's because the car plug in my car is so low. If you are looking at the digital display from an extreme angle, it is near impossible to read.
Have bought 3 of these now (various lengths) and have had no problems. They work as expected and are easy to use/ install.I made sure to buy from Amazon rather than other sellers as some reviewers reported receiving the wrong item when they chose other sellers - all have the Cable2Go logo on them - and so far so good.
I was wondering if this item is the cable modem everyone is talking about? I have a few questions if anyone could answer these and email it to James9714@hotmail.com I would really appreciate it, thanks a lot. Heres my questions 1. Does it hook up on any computer, like a PC 2. Does it speed up internet a lot faster, for downloads and web searching, i heard you can go to fourteen websites in a mere 4 seconds, is all this true? 3. I also heard that you have to make a monthly payment on this thing, is this true too or do you just pay for the modem and that is all. Thanks a lot to whoever will email these answers to me at James9714@hotmail.com
I found these headphones to be comfortable enough but the sound quality lacking. To me they present muffled sound reproduction with the treble and midrange severely lacking. I experimented with very high bit rate MP3 sources (320 kbps) from a MP3 player and CD playback from a Sony portable CD player. I also tried moving the buds around in the ear canal with my hands but could not get the highs to emerge. I can't understand the positive reviews, maybe I got a bad set. Sure wish I could still get the Sony MDR-A30G headphones as I was very happy with them for years until I broke them. Guess I'll keep looking for something.
You can get ethernet cables for 10 cents a foot, but you definitely get what you pay for. These are top-notch cables that will perform well.
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...)
The original cradle I have that goes with the GPS doesn't stick to the dashboard/mirror. It fell several times while I'm driving and I have to just put it on the side so I can continue driving with GPS direction.The reason why I bought this because the original cradle broke.. I was so happy when that happened. Because it means that I can get a new one. =)This one works perfectly.. it stick do the dashboard quickly and never fell! It also gives me ease to bring my gps when travelling and using other cars because I know it will stick on the dashboard/mirror.
this product is remarkable and the quality is perfectsmart shopper
This was an inexpensive and terrific purchaseSure beats hollering from upstairs to downstairsNow, I press a button and just talk and I get aresponse. I love this machine. I have priced themonline and in stores and this was the best buy andI am one happy Mom.
I prefer Verbatim for all my disc burning needs. They provide quality and dependability at a reasonable price. These are my go to discs for archiving content that exceeds the storage capacity of standard DVDs.
Had this frame up and running in 5 minutesNice image presentation. Crisp and clear. Audio and slide show format add to quality of its use.
This is a very disappointing unit with an attractive finish (silver). I finally got it set up including the VCR Plus codes, but recording and finishing DVDs is a big hassle and not user friendly. Also, the wait on hold for tech support with Panasonic can exceed 52 minutes (which I've experienced). This unit does not let you record a DVD and watch another program on your TV at the same time.If you seek frustration and like to spend endless hours setting up new equipment, poring over manuals and waiting in a long phone queue to speak with tech support and then still not knowing why your remote control (the one Panasonic provides) doesn't respond to commands, then this is the unit for you!If you plan to record to watch a TV program at your leisure, I suggest that you stick with the VCR format.I am returning this unit to Amazon.com. Too bad I had to give it one star, but that's as low as it can go.
Ive had my AIO for a month now and I am completely satisfied. Set up was very easy and its worked well. As yet I have not used the document feeder but everything else has worked well and I have not used up the ink yet.One curious thing, using the copier function produced very dark copies. I called HP tech support and the advice, strange as it sounds was, to plug the device directly to the wall and not to a surge protector. That made all the difference. On fast/economical settings it can spit out copies at amazing speeds. Ive been very pleased, and also perplexed about some of the negative reviews. This is a great printer etc.
I use the product to join two different speak systems together. Zero problems with the product, will defiantly order again if needed in the future.
I have an 1995 sony cd player in my truck and it is very picky about which cdr media I use. HPs have always worked the best for me.
Finally I found what I was looking for! Comfort, great sound ,and perfect for my workouts.
its good and works really good. I will recommend this to anyone that needs one. its an easy hook up
No problem setting up. Works great. I'm very happy with it.
I bought these a couple years ago but since they are still being sold I figured I might as well contribute to people who are looking for reviews about them. Overall I think they are a good product, their strength being their Highs, Mids, and detail. They don't have a particularly good or bad soundstage for an IEM. Basically the only two things I see as weaknesses are the build quality and bass. Their bass is just non existent which wasn't a big deal to me but I know a lot of people out there like plenty of it. Their build quality is not horrible but the cord is extremely thin and they felt really delicate, I wasn't extremely gentle or rough on them and they broke after one year. Also they did get caught on things occasionally when I walked by, they were extremely I guess grippy, once caught it took an effort to remove them most portable headphones I could just pull the cord gently and it would get unstuck. Overall I still liked the sound the product and the company I definitely recommend these especially since the price keeps dropping and IMO they are superior to the shure E2cs and E3cs by a huge/big margin respectively. If you have a good source and more money however I would recommend the Westone UM1/UM2, altec lansing IM716 or the classic Etymotic ER4S instead.
I purchased this housing for the Olympus d-560 for a dive trip to St. Croix. It worked just fine. It never leaked and took wonderful pictures an a lot of below 100' dives. A lot better than any disposable camera would do. I just suggest getting to know the buttons on the camera and with the housing on before use. It worked well for me! Will be using it again soon!
The cost of this sdhc card is a fraction of others and I am using it for about a month which worked just fine so far. So... I see no reason to not to recommend it.
Got this for a cannon point and shoot. Had it for a little while now, works well with no problems. Though I kinda wish it came with a 12v adapter.
The first generation Sounddock will not work with 3G iPhones. This is due to that this is a 12 V system and not the 5v USB voltage used with the 3G. Sounddock II will work with the 3G iPhone. cablejive.com makes a $37 voltage converter that will make Sounddock I work with this first generation product.
This is a wonderful fax machine for the price. It scans 50 pages at a time super quick and faxes when the line is free. The print quality is great and the speed of all is fantastic. It is very space efficient also. I would recommend to take the time to learn all the features and put it together properly. The instruction guide is a little convoluted, but you can find everything you need if you really search for it. Only negative is the cost of the toner. The trial cartridge ran out in less than a month (we use it heavily), and the cost of replacements is high. No wonder they offered a $135 rebate...
This cables feel great!They lay down flat and don't pick up noise.On ends the casing can unwind from the plug, just tighten it by gripping it with pliers, mine we a bit loose.I got the extentions ones too - same quality. Get both.
We ordered these frames for our 3 moms for mother's day. I was not impressed with the plastic faux wood frame - so I painted it. Now, it looks fantastic! As for the pictures, it is awesome. I bought a 1G memory sd card and have put almost 500 photos on it. I found a two pack of 1G memory cards at Circut City made by Polaroid for $29 bucks! I like the black "bars" on the side - it's like watching a movie. True it doesn't shuffle, but that doesn't really matter. Actually, it's kind of better that way. I have two little ones and some photos we have are actually consecutive scenes. Keeping the photos in order is a positive. To paint the frame I did not sand or do any prep work. Just used a water based product. I left the inner black surround to actually touch the picture. I am on the site now to order three more for father's day gifts! As far as quality goes, you are talking about a 7" frame - not a 40" HD tv. I think the photos are great - and I am showing off my 2 and 3 year old boys that I am only a little (hee hee) proud of!
This keyboard {Saitek Eclipse II - PK02AU} is everything good that I've read about it. The feel of the keys and their response to touch is great. The only way to say something negative about this product is to go way out of your way to do so. I am absolutely happy with this keyboard! Thanks for putting out such a quality and well thought out product.
I ordered this item from Amazon.com because it is not available in the UK. It is not expensive and delivery was reasonable (took about a week). The alternative to this, as I found out, was to lift the 20 pin connector from the original Toyota radio (this connector is virtually impossible to get anywhere), then search around for the pin out for the 20 pins. Not a trivial thing to do unless you are handy with a soldering iron.
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 gave it 4 stars because there is some distortion when used at high volumes. Other than that sounds great, and will not blow out your ear drums!
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.
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.
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.
What can you say about memory cards. I found it to work very well in my trail camera for videos.
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.
Good sound from my palm T|X; nice fit to earplugs. Love the retractable cord. No more tangles.
Works perfectly! My wife uses it to split her sansa mp3 player into two stereo lines...one for here and one for the baby!
After receiving a gift certificate at work, I did a lot of research on available cameras. The Canon Powershots had a great rating on another web site, so I went to store to check them out. I have very large hands for a woman, so I was very concerned about the size of the small digital cameras, and if I would be able to use one comfortably. This camera rocks! It is so easy to use! I'm not a beginner, but if I were, I could still use this camera the first time out. I love the flexibility of the screen and the transfer to e-mail is flawless. Buy a card scanner though...makes it much safer for the camera. Crisp, clean shots and small enough to drop in a jacket pocket...vacation heaven. Get extra media cards...the A95 gives you a few less pictures for the space, but the quality is worth it.Down side? The cover on the media card doesn't feel sturdy. You will need to be careful opening it. Still trying to find where to get an attachment lens at a good price. (yes, you can add on just like an SLR) Also, would have been nice if rechargeable batteries were included. You'll want them if you shoot a lot at one time. Actually, there are almost too many options on the A95. Unbelievable how much you can do with it for this price.Very good looking camera, very easy to hold and use, great advanced features for someone past the beginner stage and after using it for a month, I am very pleased with it!
DO NOT buy this item if you have fans on the bottom of your notebook computer!!! I have a Toshiba Satellite and it has two fans on the bottom of the case that draw in cool air. The Antec units fans drew air AWAY from my fans which caused overheating in two out of two tries. Basically the Antec unit created a vaccuum underneath my laptop instead of improveing airflow to it.
I used this product 3 times already and it does what it says. I used it the first time in a river that runs shallow in some parts and it has a few deep holes,which I found using my float tube. In the places where it showed fish I caught fish and the depth readings helped me a lot figuring out where to hang on a little longer fishing. I would recommend this to anyone trying to find the most likely fish holding spot,from the bank or kayak or tube. I will keep using it until I can get a boat and then I will buy one of those more detailed fishfinders.I would give it 5 stars if one day they can add a feature that shows bottom contour instead of just symbols,but that would make it more expensive I guess. Buy it,you won't regret your purchase!
Buyer Beware. The N750 will not record off the Directv Tivo hard drive in color. Why? Who knows. Certainly not Sony, who denies a problem exists, despite post after post from affected owners of the N750 and N700 on various websites (eg, Tivo community) that all complain of the identical issue. Even after I proved I could record in color using a borrowed 8yr old Zenith VCR and the identical cables/hook-up and tape, Sony refuses to acknowledge a compatability issue with Tivo. They did make me the generous offer of shipping me an identical, "refurbished" model for $45-$80 dollars (depending on warranty status)...that also won't work. If you enjoy color, and you own a Directv Tivo, buy another brand! If you want to spend quality time with Sony's head in the sand, technical support gurus, then the N750 is the unit for you.
compre esta camara y es exelente...peque&ntilde;a, tiene todo lo que necesito...lo unico es q' deberia de venir con una bolsa para guardarla..espero que les esa util el comentario
Like the reviewer who struggled and gave up with a Linksys media player, I too started out trying to make a D-Link MediaLounge work. While the MediaLounge has, on paper, a lot more functionality, I've come to the reluctant conclusion that such devices are still a year or two from being ready for prime time (and I consider myself something of a techie!).So what to do in the meantime? The Logitech Music System is brilliantly simple. It just intercepts the music from your existing media player (RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, etc.) and redirects it over the air. No setup or indexing, no questions about unsupported formats, no hassles with DRM, no struggling with limited/unfamiliar user interfaces... Just music, over the air.Another reviewer mentioned the lack of a power switch as a shortcoming. I resolved this problem by plugging the player into one of the two switched outlets on my receiver/amplifier, so it is only on -- and always on -- when the amplifier is on. I think that many higher-end amps provide switched outlets, but if you have a "home theater" or other integrated unit, rather than separate components, you probably don't have this option.I only found two negatives that kept this from being 5 stars:-- The remote is pretty cheap, and the range seems quite limited. However, this isn't a big deal as the remote has very few functions anyway (essentially Next Track, Last Track, Pause and Play), so like many people will do, I programmed its functions into my multifunction remote.-- It looks like Logitech is discontinuing this device in favor of the significantly more expensive DJ Music System (it seems to have vanished from Logitech's website). So get this while you can.
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!
I hope that I can get a refund. These ear buds have almost no bass response. Very tinny sounding. I tried everything; different flange tips, adjusting the fit, even adjusting the eq on the iPod. Nothing worked. I compared the sound of these to two other ear buds and they sounded less than half as good but were twice the price. I had to stop using them because the sound was so irritating. Those engineers love their fancy-pants graphs but they must not test these things on human ears.
When I came to work at my current office as in-house IT, they had one of these routers already installed. From the beginning, wireless would drop randomly. I figured it was anything but the router as we are in a crowded environment. I tried troubleshooting everything, firmware, etc.Finally, I started noticing the posts on overheating. That was it. This thing heats up and the WiFi shuts down. They all do it. I had it configured for a VPN (which also would drop off), and figured if I bought a new one I could upload the config without reprogramming it. I did this, and after about a week, same thing, WiFi dropped, VPN dropped, and it was sizzling hot.This product should never, ever have been released for sale. What a sad joke. Cisco support is of no help, they tell you to mount it vertically so the heat will dissipate faster. Give me a break. You would have to mount this in a refrigerator for it to work.This is a defective product, both versions, do not buy it.
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.
I only bought this so I can play my PS3 on my computer for Audio and it actually worked for me being that it's so cheap! I have no problem so far and hopefully it stays that way!
Easy to use. Too bad they are not recyclable.Ken Irons
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.
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 have this card in a computer I built for my mother.I have it running Ubuntu Linux.It did take a little bit of setup to get it going.It works great once it's setup.
The right angle plug is great for tight places. Otherwise it's just a fine cable. I have begun to favor the ones with latches as I have had some of these come loose with vibration or moving a system from place to place. Spend a little more and get a nicer cable - I think it's worth it.
This is a great dvd player. I bought this for the HDMI capability and to only play dvd's. I hooked it up and it's great. It also does the dvd playing bookmark capability that others' stated that it wouldn't do. I would recommend this player to anyone
I purchased this case to transport phone/router equipment as a demo kit for VOIP. It's perfect - the foam inside is completely customisable so I was able to easily cut out the perfect configuration. Top quality case, very sturdy and great level of protection!
Needed a way to view the sports channels when visiting relatives with broadband connections but no cable/satellite tv. Slingbox was easy to set up/connect to my network and provides a good picture when I'm away from home. A great product for my needs.
I bought and installed this Hauppauge 250 card and the supplied software in my HP desktop over 2 years ago.I have a 3GHz Intel P4 and 1 GIG of RAM and use Windows XP Home w/SP1.I use it to watch/record TV and to transfer my home movies on S-VHS to mpeg files and then converted that to DVD.The 250 works beautifully.There is a learning curve but once you master it, it does the job.DVDs made from tapes actually look better than the tapes themselves.Somehow, the conversion to digital minimizes the color noise inherent in VHS tape.There is no loss of detail IF you do it right and play your tapes on a first rate VHS machine.
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.
I had no problems. The chip holds video great and as I expected, I am very happy with the product.
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.
Even though these headphones have been out for seven years, I feel it's time to write in-depth about their technical performance and give a few examples of how that plays out into the music realm.EXTERIOR DESIGN: These are large open headphones that let sound in with only a slight attenuation in the high frequencies and virtually no attenuation in midrange or low frequencies. The grilles on these are quite large and fairly substantial (for headphones) back waves from the drivers will emanate out of them. And it's not the tinny trebly sound from small open headphones like the PX100 that others in the room can hear; but the mids and highs in songs can easily be discerned. At higher volumes, it's similar to the volume level a laptop can put out. If these characteristics do not fit your listening environment, then these particular headphones are not for you.I've had them for nearly nine months and have used them every day. The comfort is great and the velour earpads never feel itchy either. The contact pressure of the HD555 is hardly noticeable and I can wear them for a few hours without discomfort. I would not advise expanding them too much outward as this may cause the cracks at the upper arm. Mine have no cracks on them since I expand them only slightly wider than my head when taking them on and off. I don't want to take any chances flexing these like what can be done to the headbands of the HD202 and its variants.EXTERIOR UPDATE 4/26/11: About a couple of months ago, I was shocked to see a hairline crack on the headband's lower plastic right arm that is currently just past the second 'N'. The crack actually starts at the narrow top part next to the black groove. The left side is fine. It seems like the plastic used there is too stiff and rigid, barely having any kind of flex or torsional resistance. Apparently, Sennheiser is quietly changing this material in the new HD598 to be more durable starting this spring.ACOUSTICS: The baffle is angled at 45 degrees from the front with respect to the earpads. This is the angle that sound waves arrive at the outer ear from room speakers positioned at 60 degrees to the listener (the equilateral triangle setup). Thus when listening to the HD555s, I perceive the sound occurring outside my head not just in width, but also depth. The depth extension is like being in the sweet spot of a high-quality speaker set at near-field distance! The listening experience is pleasantly natural with spacious, airy highs and mids. Crossfeed isn't really needed on these cans, since the angled sound waves strike the outer ear before entering the inner ear creating a slight time delay, which is how we perceive spatial sound. The HD800 also has an angled baffle. But the superior wave produced by the new 56mm ring driver coupled with larger earpads and housings will obviously produce an even bigger sound field than the 555.It's worth noting that the HD555 and 595 use the same drivers (part #5218**). A clue can also be seen in that both have a max SPL of 112dB, while the 515 uses an inferior sounding driver and is rated at 108dB. The 555 and 595 also have the same inner grilles (large circular holes with a fine mesh on the other side) and outer grilles. The new 558 now has a honeycomb inner grille and a fine fabric covering the outer grille with the Sennheiser logo riveted to it. This cloth may slightly attenuate the treble, making the lows and mids seem more apparent. Perhaps that's why the box for the 558 states "outstanding bass and vocal projection" and the 598 states "natural spatial sound experience." The 598 retains the outer grille from the 555/595 and now has a frame/bracing type of design for its inner grille.I carefully did the foam mod about a month after I bought the 555s. The biggest difference came in a fuller midrange and improved imaging/soundstage where I heard sound pieces occurring in new locations in the sound space where they weren't before. The stage also got wider and more realistic, and was easily noticed when an audience cheered and clapped after a performance. This make sense since the foam pads previously blocked much of the back waves from exiting the grilles, giving a somewhat closed sound. The treble got a little cleaner and the bass tightened as well.SOUND QUALITY: These headphones have a remarkably smooth frequency response, running nearly flat (in terms of acoustic perception of loudness) from about 60Hz all the way to about 12kHz! I did half-octave sine wave testing by ear and the -3dB point is at 60Hz compared to 90Hz where then the volume level remains the same all the way to about 2kHz where there is just the slightest dip; then there's a slight rise only around the 3 to 4kHz region (could be my ears are more sensitive at these frequencies, but it's never noticed during music playback) and back to being level all the way to 12kHz. After 12kHz, the response starts to slowly drop until the auditory limit of 20kHz is reached.The HD555 lacks a bit in the deeper bass extension (30 to 45Hz is another 3dB lower than 60Hz) compared to the HD650 and HD800. The frequency response chart for the HD598 at Headroom is spot on with my experience and confirms that bass and low mids should be at about a +3 or +4dB plateau and start to drop around 500Hz until 1kHz (at 0dB) is approached. In other words, from 90Hz to almost 2kHz, I can't hear a difference in volume, and so the response is very smooth and accurate! We start to hear things louder than their actual measured levels in the upper mid/lower treble 2-4kHz region so the response should be reduced a few decibels. These headphones take into account the Fletcher-Munson effect and really do have a nice signature. With a frequency response this smooth, I can enjoy music at higher volume for longer periods without any peaks promoting ear fatigue.The bass quality is great. It has tight impact, is fast, punchy, and devoid of boominess. Perhaps this lack of boom in the bass prompts some owners to perceive the bass as weak. But boomy bass, thick-sounding muddy mids, and grainy highs indicate a good deal of diaphragm distortion is happening. And distortion makes music sound louder than it's supposed to be.These headphones synergize wonderfully with the Xonar Essense STX on the high-gain setting. Superb dynamics, transients, detail, a deep & wide soundstage, and precise imaging are revealed with this combo. Please don't think that since these are 50 ohms, they sound fine without an amp. An amp is mandatory for unleashing its true capabilities. I plugged them into my other computer that has a Xonar DX and was shocked at the downgrade. They became dark-sounding (since the highs were veiled) with absolutely no micro/macro dynamics, resulting in flat and boring music. The soundstage was unconvincing and overall volume was quite low.The burn-in period is very long. The proper way to run these in is with pink noise (I use the extra-high gain only for that) and sine wave sweeps at very high volume (around 100dB). They can be downloaded at audiocheck.net. Out of the box they sounded thin and bright with a sizzle at the top-end, as the pink noise test confirmed. But they'll settle in and pink noise will then sound warmer, fuller and balanced. The driver is somewhat limited in its excursion ability when it hasn't had many hours of exercise.UPDATE: I've also had success with playing a 1kHz sine wave at near max levels stated in the specs. Download a .wav file or use a tone generator. I played it only for a few minutes for a few days with maxed-out player, Windows control panel, and sound card's amp gain settings. Do not do this while wearing the headphones as 1kHz at that high an SPL becomes intolerable after only a few seconds!!! Afterwards I noticed a fuller and smoother overall sound in the mids and highs with a little more detail brought forward along with better imaging. To extract the most low-frequency performance, I used a 1 Hz sine wave so the driver can do the most excursion (plus it's cool to see the dome going back and forth). When a low frequency signal from about 60Hz and below is too much to handle, you'll hear a low pop/tick sound the same rate as the frequency it's playing. A lower midrange frequency of 250Hz instead puts out very noticeable harmonic distortion when the volume is too high I use that sound as a sort of "redline" indicator to not go much louder in the bass. This rather alarming low popping/ticking sound does not mean the drivers are getting damaged, though certainly too high may cause damage! Mine exhibit no abnormalities like buzzing or rattling.MUSIC PERFORMANCE: The HD555s handle various genres very well with clean sound and smooth frequency response. With this type of quality I can also easily critique how well albums were mastered. For example, Rammstein's first studio album, Herzeleid, has the best sound quality out of all their subsequent albums (figures, since it came out in 1995). This metal album has actually has great dynamics with drum attacks, clear cymbals, and fine articulation of the riffs. Crank it up on "Asche Zu Asche" and these cans display a lively and energetic performance of the epic riffs right in front of me with clear and dynamic slaps of the sticks hitting the drums. Bass guitar, prominent in "Du Riechst So Gut" and "Laichzeit" is nicely textured and controlled with no boominess in the upper bass and mid-bass. Sehnsucht had its clarity and dynamics reduced a bit, and I consider it to be the minimum of acceptable quality for this genre. Unfortunately, all their post-millennium albums, particularly their latest one, are victims of the loudness wars-- a thick and heavy overall sound with muddy riffs, indistinct cymbals, no dynamics. But find some well recorded metal music, and you'll have a head-banging, foot-stamping good time with these phones.The HD555s outstandingly render Daft Punk's "Voyager"-- great resolution and tight bassline. And at 2:40 when the bass comes in again with the harp, they immerse me in a full-bodied mid-range ambience from the front and sides. The timing of the quick and deep bass in "Too Long" at the 5:08 mark is cohesive with the mid and high frequencies, with the tearing/ripping sound effects playing about a foot in front of me.Finally, these cans shine with live recordings. A fine example is Yanni's Live at the Acropolis. The dynamic fanfare in "Santorini" is simply theatrical, and the huge crescendo of the horns and cymbal crash at 1:19 swallows me up like a big wave. There is excellent separation of the orchestral parts, and the finale that starts at 5:00 becomes a pure emotional event. The piano performance in "Until the Last Moment" is intimate and buttery smooth, with the string arrangements extended out to the desk in front of me. Violin performance is wonderfully expressive in "Within Attraction", showcasing excellent reverberation width inside the theater and very impressive transient response during the dueling violins section.That all being said, the HD555 is a superb partner for a wide variety of genres and allows you to rediscover your music collection.
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.
YES IT WORKS I WAS AFRAID IT DIDNT WORK SO I TRIED IT ONCE IT ARRIVED AND IT WORKS WITH MY CAMERA(BUT BE SURE TO BE SDHC COMBATABLE OR IT WONT WORK)
Was a little skeptical about how well this would fit given some reviews, but it stretches slightly to lock onto the keys at the corners of the keyboard and stays nicely flat. There is minimal "bounce" where the cover does not completely touch keys... it seems to "cling" to the surface of most keys, so it is nearly perfect as a second skin over the normal key. Cleans easily... a very successful design. [...].
It only took this product less than 2 months to break down! The noise it generated was horrible--comparable to an engine. What's worse, if you want to replace the defective product, you'll have to go through a very complicated process with the manufacturer--and you'll have to pay for shipping, which will add up to about the price of this product. Learn from my experience. Don't buy this product!
It's been a long time since I've used my old 35mm AE1 but this is a great camera in a great package. I love it so far. I have alot to learn but I am very impressed so far. Looks to be a flexible camera for many situations. The Tamron lens has been worth the money already. The batteries last forever, I would hate to shoot long enough to use up both batteries as that would be a full day I think. As you might expect the bag is not the greatest but plenty good enough to last long enough until you find a replacement you can't live without.
BOUGHT 5 DISCS AND ONLY ONE WILL FORMAT. ONE CAME WITH SEVERE SCRATCHES.
I have followed prices related to the Shure E2c headphones for well over three years; when an Amazon saver e-mail found its way into my inbox a month ago I was happy to take the plunge at a discounted price of more than 60% off retail. The sound from the headphones, while not as rich as I had dreamed of, is very nice and after a solid week of fiddling with the enclosed foam sleeves and flex sleeves I'm a happy camper. Let's put it this way - these are the best $40 earphones out there.
I've taken 6 rolls of film with this camara and have been so dissapointed. The pictures are very grainy and the colors are not at all bright. I've tried playing around with the flash and making sure I have enough light, and have also tried different speed films and the photos are still very poor quality. I originally bought this camara for the small size, but will be looking for another.
It does not cut down too much on the light to my zoom lens. I am happy with the purchase.
Never owned a portable before this, but I really like it. It's great for the kids (especially in a traffic jam), and the headrest attaching kit works really well. It'd be nice to have a portable case to carry everything in, since it has so many accessories that come with it. They give you two sets of headphones. Unfortunately, when its mounted to a headrest, you could have trouble reaching with the headphones anyway. All in all though, great value and quality.
I have to throw it away after less than 6 months. I have seen that many people are having the same problem. Great features while it works, but it only last 6 months before you get the "BAD" message on the screen.Do not buy this product.
For so many years HP and Epson were among the highest rated printers. I had great quality from my HP 840C Deskjet--for 3 1/2 years, after which 'it' decided that I had No Paper (even after pulling paper through, but not printing). I had it cleaned, but a short time later, the problem re-occured. So I went out and bought an Epson C82. And wasn't happy. It made an incredible racket once the data was FINALLY received and it pulled the paper down; and then, after waiting and jumping out of my chair when it pulled the paper in, I was not impressed by the quality of the print--in any mode. (see my review of the C82 printer)So, what the heck... Canon was getting high ratings. I went to exchange the Epson for the Canon i850, but it was out of stock. Needing a printer ASAP, I bought the i550 figuring if I didn't like it I could exchange it. I'm not exchanging it! The trays aren't the most solidly built, but if you don't jerk them in and out, they'll hold up. And I was very pleased with the quality of print! I've printed in nearly all modes and media types (from e-mail, scanned, digital camera, text from documents, etc.) and have not been disappointed! Unlike others' experiences with photo paper, I've found that JetPrint Photo Paper (Premium)works just as well as the Canon paper. Looks great on Burlington Bright White, too. However I've been disappointed with the photo software (both Canon and Epson). So far no one meets, let alone beats, Adobe PhotoShop! So buy a Canon printer, install Adobe PhotoShop, and be deliriously happy!
I own two of these. One was chosen as a training unit, an alternate to Mom's choice of a black MacBook. She's happy to use the Pavilion and as a dyed-in-the-wool Mac owner she is able to deal with Windows, let alone Vista. In spite of her aversion to the extraneous multimedia bits and pieces of both operating systems, she's happy with the stuff the Pavilion/Vista has, and what it doesn't.Can sometimes seem like a breath of fresh air. I can't speak to the game/frame rate performance of the machine(s), as the previous reviewer did. I also felt it'd be the easiest method to review and make use of Vista. Trust his thoughts. Why is it, that if a machine has capable performance specs, that its existence is boring in the review world? Since it's a laptop, perhaps the most important thing is that it works when you need it.There so many ancillary model numbers to all of these machines - note that Amazon is not carrying the unit, nary 6 weeks since its introduction. I must say that I chose this model due to the Turion processor - a cost/performance issue. Rugged enough and capable with some forgiveness in it's surfaces, this would be a respected business machine.The only issue I have is with the 6-cell battery, where the HP makes the 3-5 hour 12-cell battery available as a convenient extra: Nice marketing, but as the laptop purchaser who knows how long a notebook really lasts in the world, I'm not amused.
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.
I bought this card because it was a high speed, low cost, 1 GByte card. Its performance has been perfect. I'm completely satisified. There is no reason to pay more. The lowest price was here on Amazon.
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 as the microcard for my fusic phone (LG). i was worried because i read a review saying these didn't work with lg phones, but then anoother saying they fixed it.... confusing, i guess, but it works with my phone. i had a day of panic, or so, because i couldn't get it to work. but, i RESTARTED the phone(should have been obvious)and i'm not sure why but now it works. lol. buying it from blueproton means paying an arm and a leg for shipping, but it's still way cheaper than buying it from staples (i checked!).
I bought this garmin because it was bluetooth ready; the state I live in is going hands free in June. The problem is it is not compatible with my phone and will be of little use. As for guidance it is fairly accurate. I like the size and the ability to program. I did buy extra the non window holder for the GPS. The holder it comes with leaves a mark on the window giving theives the indication a GPS is in the car.
For the price this unit is just fine. Nothing special but does what is is advertised to do. I split mine to two fans (only made to run one fan up to 6 watts). Most fans only consume about 2 watts.
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.
Easy setup. Excellant picture and sound quality. Online firmware upgrade was a breeze. Boot time isn't too bad. I also have Pioneer Elite Blue Ray with current firmware updates too and both take about the same amount of time to boot. I have to say that I like them both a lot. So far have had no problems or issues.
Antec USB-Powered Notebook CoolerOn a scale of 1 to 10; I give this cooler a high 10. Not only does it keep your notebook or laptop cool, it does so very quietly.I have never had to turn it up to high, the low setting has worked very well for me. My Laptop is an Emachine which gets only a 3 1/2 heat factor; which is also the best I found when looking.This will make a great product for anyone that is tired of their notebook or laptop heating up. It plugs into the USB connection, yet still leaves that USB connection open for when you need it.Always remember a cool notebook/laptop will be a happy notebook/laptop and will last much longer for the extra tool to keep it cool.The price is a bit high from the sale price I was able to purchase it.
5 Star service from Amazon. 5 Star sevice from the carrier. He stayed while I unpackaged and powered up the set to be sure that it did in fact work. The unit arrived on time and as expected. My only concern it that there was not enough reviews that I found regarding the use of satalite with non HD signals. This monitor is great with HD sources and even up converted DVD's, but with a non HD digital satalite signal, my old 36" Sony Vega kills it. I am in the process of adding a Dish Network HD Reciever and new satalite dish with new cables, this week. I hope this solves the problem. Bottomline, I would very much recommend purchasing this model and do it through Amazon. Not just through one of the dealers listed with Amazon. Don
Bought this for two reasons...one, my Toshiba's built in QAM tuner wasn't picking out any of the Cox Cable channels anymore (it did briefly but that was a year or two ago at least.) Two, I got tired of finding the magic place to orient my indoor Silver Sensor to pick up CBS. So I replaced my antenna only set top box (an Accurian from Radio Shack) with this, using the HDMI cable and optical audio cable I already had in place for the Accurian. One short scan later (10-15 minutes tops, wasn't paying attention and it was done when I looked back) and it had all the clear QAM channels picked up right where I expected them to be.Only real complaint so far is that I wish it would automagically filter out encrypted QAM channels. If I hadn't already known where to look for the clear ones, I'd have had to go through 11 pages of channels to find them.
As other reviewers have noted, this is not a "print server" per se. It's more like a wireless USB extender. Here's why I don't recommend it:1. Special software needs to be installed on each computer in order to connect.2. It only supports one PC/Laptop at a time. If you print from multiple computers, only the first connected will be able to print.3. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect is that the reliability is poor - that is, it constantly needs to be reset. Most of the time, its faster to attach the laptop directly to the printer. I have not spent any time with firmware updates or troubleshooting, but shouldn't have to.It could be ok if you have just one computer and a lot of patience, otherwise save yourself the headache and spend the extra money for a bona fide print server.
Don't hesistate to get this player. PQ with HD-DVD and DVD is top notch. Highly recommended.
We purchased this tv so that we didn't have to have a dvd player cluttering our bedroom. It works great so far and even though we have windows across from the tv it does not glare so you can still see the picture. The price was perfect so we are very happy. The drawback for some would be that it's not a narrow design because the dvd goes straight into the front.
I have had this player for about 8 months now and it has performed great. I traded up to this one after my older panasonic died. It plays dvd-r and dvd+r great.It has all the features you would expect in an entry-level plus some that you might expect in a higher priced model like digital optical output and component video.As an unexpected bonus, the remote works great for my sony vega flat screen tv without any adjustments. It even has input and display buttons! Say goodbye to one of my several remotes! It is a super-slim design and it looks great in my rack.Overall this player is great for entry-level to mid-level consumers and the price just keeps falling.
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.
Wow, I didn't know my mp3's can sound so good. Up until now I've been listening to my mp3s mostly on my computer and on my flash memory mp3 player. I've tried several other CD/Mp3 players before but I thought my mp3s sounded mediocre compared to my CDs. After reading the mostly positive reviews here I decided to give this thing a try. Although I see many posts complaining about the skipping but that isn't too important to me since I am not planning to jog around town with it. After listening to this player I was blown away. It's as if all my mp3s came to life. Highs are crystal clear and lows are solid and punchy whereas before everything sounded muddy and lack any details. I connected it up to my home stereo and switch back and forth between this and my home CD player and I can't tell the difference between my mp3s and my CDs. Also I can not hear any of the annoying background hiss that commonly plague most lesser portable players. I have been using this player for almost a week now and am very happy with it. However I do have some complaints. First the size of the LCD screen is a little misleading. When I first looked at it at the store I thought wow that's the biggest screen I've seen on a portable player, it must display tons of info. But of course it only has 2 lines of text that display the track number, elapsed time, title and artist. I agree with everyone here that the little dancing figure is annoying. They could've added another line of text that display more of the tag and directory info and bitrate. Instead, the silly figures make it look like some cheap children's toy. The battery cover is a joke. It doesn't click into place when closed. It will slide open at the slightest touch. And then there's the flimsy feel of the control buttons. My little neice's toys have buttons that feel better than this. Despite all these shortcomings, I still think this player is a winner because it sounds so good and easy to use and very upgradable. And Judging from all these firmware upgrade versions, you can tell that Rio cares and stands behind it's products. And that's really the bottom line for me. 5 stars.
Hey if you have a home job, or have any kind of office at home, you need this. it does everything you need. my bud has one and i use it all the time, it is a life saver,
I have been using these for 3 years so far, and they are the best exercising/running headphones I've ever used. I can't believe how well they've held up! I use them multiple times per week, and I don't handle them gently. I hate ear-buds, as they always seem to fall out--especially when sweating or running. Because these wrap around the ears, they never fall off. They aren't so tight where they put pressure on your head. You can wear them with a baseball cap or sunglasses. They don't fit well under fleece headbands or beanies in the cold weather, though. The sound quality is good, no complaints (I'm not an audio-snob though). I use them with my iphone and ipod. I also tried the Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones, which felt uncomfortable in my ears. I didn't really use them enough to judge them otherwise. I went through a couple of pairs of the Nike Vapor headphones, in less than 6 months each. They both ended up shorting out, and the swivel feature loosened up to the point they wouldn't stay on snugly with running. Lastly I also tried the Sony Mdr-As20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers. They seem to fit ok, but I just can't shake the sensation they're going to fall off. If and when these finally die, I'm definitely getting another pair!
I WAS GLAD TO SEE THAT THEY EVEN HAD THIS ON THE SITE. CAUSE I DID NOT KNOW THEY WOULD EVEN HAVE IT.THIS WAS SO GOOD. THEY HAVE EVERY THING YOU NEED ON HERE.
I was looking for a compact, USB powered portable speaker system to watch movies and online program streaming on my low volume laptop at a reasonable price. I found it. The sound quality meets my needs and the price is right.
This unit is as good as advertised. Near HD quality from regular DVDs. The price is a bargain for the quality of player. Highly recommend to those looking to upgrade but not ready to sink a fortune into Blu Ray or HD.
I received this Item in just in time for my husband's birthday , he was very suprised and happy!Thanks for the Great service!
The UPS unit has a DB9 connector. An adapter cable to USB is included, but requires a different driver than other APC models that have a direct USB interface. I worked with tech support for 2 months and haven't gotten it to work reliably: it works for about a week, then loses communication. They ran out of ideas and I've given up wasting time on it.I need a UPS that will shut down my server reliably in the event of a power outage, so I've relegated this one to supplying my network gear: it seems fine for that purpose.
Even the Chinese ought to be embarassed by this.The plastic that holds the pins melts when you solder the wires to the pins. The parts are held together by the thin, flimsy plastic sleeve. They're not held in the right positions, just together. Temporarily. I'm not using this. I cut it off and tossed it and I'll buy another one from Rean, even if I have to pay the shipping. This isn't worth the cost of returning.Pretty sleazy of Amazon to sell stuff of this quality.John V.
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.
We LOVE this camera! It can do so much! It takes wonderful, clear pictures and even takes really good video! (My 13-year-old daughter took it to a hockey game and replayed some video on the camera for me when she came home.) The camera is nice and compact. So sleek. It's not big and bulky and is easy enough to fit anywhere. We're all so pleased with it. (We bought 2 for both of our daughters to enjoy!)
The camera came very fast and was exactly as advertised. Best deal I have ever had online. Thank You
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.
Big screen - good picture. Built in speakers do not produce enough volume - still need external speakers.
Linksys is known for their great products within the network industry, and this is certainly one of those products. The Linksys BEFSR41 router is great to get your network going and is a snap to set up. The colorful instruction sheet makes setup extremely easy. There are NO drivers to worry about and add-ons including hubs and WAPs are also very easy to install with this router. The router also comes with a CD that helps you with troubleshooting and links you to Linksys.com so you can have updated firmware. The only thing the router does not have is an extra ethernet cable, so you may need one to finish the hookup (need two total: one from modem to router; second from router to computer). I recommend the &quot;Fast CAT5e Networking Cable&quot; by Belkin. With a built-in firewall, the BEFSR41 is a must-buy.
The product (double jewel cases) was just what I wanted like you get when you buy a CD in the store. It was not the kind where you put one CD on top of the other CD in the case.
Huge keyboard and mouse that'll work out great for people who sit up high and are bending their wrists or arms to get good contact with the keyboard. The keyboard has a removable stand that elevates it several inches and the mouse is quite 'thick'. I'm not thrilled with the position of the two thumb buttons, generally the 'back' button in the browser. You have to raise your thumb an inch or so to make contact as its more 'on top' than on the side.Since I sit on a giant exercise ball for a chair, I needed to raise my keyboard and mouse position and I've had ergonomic issues before. Nice ergo keyboard and mouse and I like the flexibility in height and positioning. Pretty good price compared to the logitech offerings. I've sort of kicked logitech to the curb since they started quietly releasing keyboard/mouse combos that have no software to change buttons and behaviors. They've knocked out a couple of those and they were worthless when I couldnt redefine buttons the way I wanted. Looks like all the microsoft keyboard/mouse products work with their software packages.Range seems good, I use it from about 6' away from the tower. The usb plug is about the size of a flash drive (not compact) and doesnt appear to offer additional connectivity such as bluetooth.Very good value for what it is. Check out the pics of the keyboard and mouse closely so you see the button and size matters I mentioned.
Purchased this scanner in August 2007. The installation software CD came with a ton of crapware, some of which overwrote or corrupted existing drivers. You get 3 CD's: for the Mac, for Windows except Vista, and a Vista CD. The Vista CD is NOT Vista certified nor "Works with Vista" as categorized by MS. The HP website has a "full install" download for Vista OS systems, but those drivers are not approved by MS, and they don't work. Visit the Microsoft Windows Vista website. They have lists of hardware and software in 4 categories: Certified for Vista, Works with Vista, Vista Compatible, and unknown. Only the first 2 designations have been tested and approved. Compatible mean it should work with Vista in theory, but it has not been tested. As of 2/15/2008 the MS website does not put the HP 5590 in either of the top 2 categories meaning it has not tested and approved.If you forget about all the junk, old version, and limited functionality third party software, you still end up with multiple overlapping HP programs. This "flexibility" feature only makes using the scanner (if it worked) more difficult for typical users. HP created several bloatware programs when one simplified interface with a smaller code base should suffice.I am very sure the problems are with the HP software. After uninstalling all of the HP scanner software, repairing (reinstalling actually) various native Vista files (dll's, inf's, etc) and manually editing the registry (don't try this at home kids!), I activated the built in Vista Fax & Scan modules. The scanner (hardware) works, but with limited functionality and certainly not with the quality promised in HP's sales materials.After over 11 hours (documented with third party data) with various tech support people, the darn thing still does not work. It is a wonderful paperweight, but otherwise useless. I purchased it directly from HP (bad mistake). I have begged them to take it back, but it seems no one at HP has the authority to issue an RMA.Since HP can't fix the problem and they refuse to take it back, I'm thinking about selling it on Ebay and using whatever cash I get to help pay for a scanner that works. Poor software, poor technical support, and poor customer service with HP: it just doesn't get any better than that.
Anyone purchasing this item should understand that it was neither made, serviced or warranted by Samsonite. It was made by a licensee of the trademark, Photoco, a company which has since gone out of business. While it was a serviceable tripod, should anything befall the item, the only recourse for purchaser to pursue would be through the retailer from which bought. Samsonite will send you polite letters indicating they appreciate your brand loyalty and little else.The retail pricing of this item should not rise much above the $20.00 level and anything higher is egregiously overpriced.
I use this lens on my Nikon D7000 and absolutely love it! It's not only an amazing macro lens, it's also a great sharp portrait lens, with awesome bokeh. It works great in low light settings, is well built and very easy to use. I highly recommend this lens to anyone who's interested in macro/portrait work, at this price it cant be beat, you will not be disappointed!!Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP AF/MF 1:1 Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
My Samsung SlimFit died on me yesterday just few days to the election and i'm so depressed. After reading reviews of this TV, I shelled out $400 and bought it, without knowing it was the biggest mistake i made...After some technical inspection, it was found to be the motherboard. Samsung will not replace it...So now i'm stuck with a dead TV in my living room.
This system performs better than the Bose Acoustimass System. I have owned both. I used the Bose for several years, and left them in a home I sold. I read reviews about these HK speakers and decided to take a chance on them. I could not believe the sound when I installed them. I purchased a 5.1 system and then added a a pair of Athena WS-100 slimline speakers as fronts, turning it into a 7.1. I'm driving the system with a Harmon Kardon 347 receiver, and I could not be more pleased with the surround sound. And the best part -- the HK system was cheaper than the Bose!!!
This machine makes an excellent clock radio for your bedroom. The dual alarms are nice and the display is a good size. I like the remote too.The sound is excellent. I get great FM reception and music from the iPod is superb (if you don't need a lot of bass).Now for the issues. The lowest brightness setting is too bright at night, so I simply turn off the display (easily done by tapping the snooze bar). The volume and setting wheels on top are very cheesy, I have to turn and turn and turn them to get them to change the setting, fortunately once you've set your alarm times, you don't need them anymore as all other functions that use these wheels can be performed on the remote. Finally the shuffle connection works to charge the shuffle, but cannot play music from the shuffle no matter what I tried.
After two months of studying the reviews, looking at company websites and determining my needs I selected The Sony DCR DVD305 Camcorder. It is a perfect size, easy to use and carry. I was extremely impressed by the ease of use and finalizing of the discs. We watched our daughter's wedding shower the other night and it was like being there all over. Better for my husband ( he didn't have to go). I purchased this at the end of last year in preparation for a trip to France and our daughter's up coming wedding. I wanted to practice before hand.I also purchased the Memorex discs and have been very pleased with them and have ordered more. Sony does have a reminder on screen to use their discs if you use another company's product, but it isn't long.I would suggest buying a battery with more usage time in addition to the one that comes with the camera.
The case works well for me. Unlike the experience reported by another user, the one I have does not push the buttons. In fact, I like the design: it makes it easy to get to all the features and see the screen.I found the armband a bit snug and uncomfortable but that might be personal taste; people who wear armbands more often might find it normal. But nicely, the front part that holds the T9 slips off and can be used separately as a belt clip, which is how I have mostly been using mine.
Paladin Tools 1574 LAN Cable Check for Testing UTP and Phone Patch Cables and Installed CableGreat product...came in very handy for a wiring job I did for a school.
HP Officejet J5780 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q8232A#ABA)I bought this to get the benefits of the All-in-One and it was one of the few advertised as being Vista ready. When I installed it about a month ago I could not get the HP software to work. HP solution Center gave me an error that it did not find any HP products and shut down. After many emails to HP Tech upport and one phone consult of 2.5 hours I was giving up. Now let me say that with an older WinXP computer it all worked fine. But to use it on my new HP computer I needed all the software to work. Two days ago I managed to wipe my 500 Gig hard drive slick. After re-installing the system, Vista, I installed the HP printer software and Wow, it worked.Solution to the problem is that in all of my many un-installs and re-installs I never could completely get rid of all the residual pieces of software. I consider the install and the uninstall HP software to be defective in that they did not adequately do thier jobs. If the uninstall would have really cleaned it out then the next install would have worked as it did after a total disk wipe. If the install software had been smart enought to fix or replace any defective software maybe it would have worked. My advice---be careful.The printer works great now, a little slower than I expected but it works great.The Amazon support was great. Thank you so much.
I use it to protect the lens and it work. It fits perfectly and does what it is supposed to.
Easy to install, have had no problems with the memory chips and it has been over a year since I ordered the memory. Worth the money in my opinion.
I bought this for travel but liked it so much I use it at work to record lessons. So do my co-workers. Works better than more expensive models and brands. Clear sound from headphones and the microphone works well with or without the headset. Previous reviewer said they had trouble with microphone, but we use this on multiple computers, HP and Dell and have had no trouble at all.
I use to own a Canon S200 and an old HP digicam.The Canon S200 lacks in pixels and the S400 is just overkill and overpriced. Canon S230 sits right in between and everything is right.POSITIVE- it's small, carry it in your pocket- durable, I had no case, hit it around a couple of times, still no problem- takes up to around 2 minutes of film.- the price is awesome ...- rechargable battery and charger - lasts a long time.NEGATIVE- if anything, I wish the video quality was a bit better.
Everything works great on my iLuv, except for the most basic of things - it doesn't keep time! I have to reset the time every so often because it loses minutes. For example, it was last reset about two months ago for daylight savings and now the time is currently behind by about 10 minutes.
I recently purchased this iron and have used it twice so far. What a great iron!! I was attracted to the cordless feature especially after realizing it did not depend on a battery. I have always hated fighting with the cord on an iron. It never fails to arrange itself in the most annoying layout possible. With this iron...no problem! It harkens back to the days you kept the iron on the wood stove for warmth while ironing but with all the modern conveniences of steam and a built in squirter! The iron maintains its temperature flawlessly. The very slight additional bother of returning the iron to the cradle while repositioning your clothes is well worth the lack of annoyance caused by the cord. The iron cradles very easily to reconnect to its power supply. If you, like me, have issues with ironing cords this is the iron for you.
Folks, I have no clue about how good this router is, but I can voucher for the many concerns before me who had problems with Lingo service. These are my comments:Pro:- Cheapest out of the bunch until they lifted the priceCons:- It's a hotel California deal. You can check in but you can't check out. I have been trying to cancel this account for months now since Feb. of 06 and now we are heading into June 06. When I got through to someone, they told me that they can only cancel my account after I returned the modem. Once they have my modem, they tell me for security purposes that they can't cancel my acount until I call in to cancel.- The reception I had was horrible. Everyone I talked to said they could not hear me. I called and called in until I got someone and the techs tried to tweak things around but still the reception was horrible.- Worse yet, you cannot download anything and talk on the phone at the same time with even worse reception.- Like others said, it is very difficult to get a live voice. Most things are done via email.- If you want to upgrade or downgrade your service, then it's a $9.95 charge and a $40 cancellation fee within the first year.Granted phone quality could be dependent on the area, but when I switched to Vonage people were able to hear me clearly and most of my complaints were resolved. The downside to Vonage was they didn't have my local area. However, the savings and the service was worth the switch.
The scanner arrived while I was at home and my non-tech savvy girlfriend setup it within a few minutes. The software that comes with the D1250U2 is pretty much all you need to start scanning images ASAP. I must have scanned 75+ items in the first night with no problems, the 5-10 second initialization delay for each scan didnt seem to keep me from being productive. Every image looks clear and identically colorful to it's original. I am very pleased for the price I paid for the D1250U2.
One day soon, the CD-R's will be obsolete. With the advent of larger USB sticks and DVD burning almost to an exact science, the usefulness of these is coming to an end.
This was such a waste.It does not work, the replacement does not work, and the second replacement does not work. On MULTIPLE different setups.Do not waste your money.
Was a little worried at first because the sticker on the inner package said this was for a different vehicle (can't remember what vehicle) but I think it's just compatible with both and more popular with the other vehicle. (I have an '03 Suzuki Grand Vitara, hard to find parts for those things, and not very common) But of course it was just what I needed, and other than my cheap plastic Suzuki dash cracking and falling apart during installation, all went well. Easy to find and reasonable price on this, easy to use and install, prompt delivery.
I purchased the Red Ferrari Laptop and had nothing but problems form the start. I was supposed to get a free matching mouse, when I received the mouse it looked two years old. When I got laptop working the wrist rest pad right next to the mouse pad was heating up to an uncomfortable level. When I notified PCmode, the supplier of the laptop, they agreed to replace it with another laptop. When I asked if it had the same problems, they told me it headed up as all laptops heat up. The agreed to replace the laptop with another laptop but with a 50% lesser value than the one I purchased.I will never buy from these people again...
If you care about color reproduction and are used to the quality of Epson inks then avoid these as they are under performing. Bought a set of Black and Color but the overall color reproduction quality is terrible, nowhere near the quality of OEM ink. Sorry pantone, its pretty easy to see why they pulled the plug on these, definitely NOT worth the money, no matter how inexpensive. I pulled mine out and tossed them. Big sad waste of money.
I recently purchased the Kensington FlyLight 2.0. I am very pleased with this light! Don't expect a desk lamp. The eight LED bulbs in this powerful lamp work wonders. The laptop lamp will not illuminate a stadium but it definitely provides exceptional lighting for your laptop keyboard. I am really fond of the flexible cord that allows you to manipulate the lighting effects. You have a choice between 4 LED bulbs for dim effect (as to not disturb anyone near you) or 8 LED bulbs for a bright keyboard. The FlyLight 2.0 is a great investment that you will not regret making.
I've been using theCanon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRsfor over a year now and it may be the most used lens in my bag!It's a fun lens to have on the camera. I use it on a D40. I am VERY pleased with it.
this fits as it is intended to, but the radio reception is HORRIBLE. i have tried it with two different aftermarket radios and nothing works as good as the factory radio BY FAR.tested with pioneer 4200dvd and alpine cda 9887
I used to be a serious camera buff. Loads of Nikon gear, etc. My first shot at digital was the Olympus D600L, a nice TTL digital. Not really comperable to a film camera, but good enough for small time digital only work - still used a couple of film cameras for 'serious' stuff. Just got the C-3040 after looking at its specs and reviews of the C-3030 here on Amazon. Amazon did not have the 3040 yet, so bought elsewhere (NY camera store). The 3040 meets or exceeds all expectations. It is a REAL camera. Compact, light, easy to use for point &amp; shoot yet with almost all the 'serious' capabilties. No wait between shots, low light capable with f1.8 lens and ISO 400 ability. See the reveiws for the C-3030, kick in the added speed, and you know what I mean! Plus the little things - lens cap tied to the camera, ability to use the LCD for framing, index at the back of the manual, easy to understand manual (but too much to remember because of the many, many functions available). Although you need to go through menus for some stuff, most of the commonly needed functions are either on the dial or telephoto control. Can't say enough good about this puppy - it looks like our film cameras are going into early retirement. May seem pricey, but easily worth every cent.
Works fine. I think that fittings are not gold plated but so what.Cable is less flexible than the more expensive one that I replaced and doesn't lay as well but who cares.Picture and sound are fine
This printer was popular when the blue and white G3s came out, and it offers good reliability along with richly colored, nicely detailed printouts. It may not have been a bargain when it was released, but with working models still on the market, it's as appealing as ever. The 740i and 740 printers are the same, except the latter is off-white.The 740 uses two cartridges: one for black & white and the other for color. While Epson will charge over $20 per cartridge, many reputable vendors sell them for around $2 each. You're probably aware of the inflated prices you'll need to pay for ink cartridges for newer printers.The 740i's "Achille's Heel" is the paper tray. It hangs at a 45 degree angle from the back of the printer, and the tray can crack if you accidentally lean on it. (This is why so many used 740i's lack paper trays.)Moreover, the 740i will not print to the very edge of the paper, as many current printers will; you'll find a 1/2 inch white margin on all sides.Otherwise, it's quite acceptably fast, easy to use, economical, attractive, and usable with USB Macs and PCs. Those who need high-end graphics should shop for more expensive printers, but most homes or home offices will find using this a pleasure.
I use this with my Sony 52" LCD 1080p HDTV...and the sound is amazing. I was watching Valkyrie, and in the beginning of the movie it was just dialog...so I had the sound at the normal volume...all of a sudden guns and bombs were blazing...I had to turn the sound way down so my neighbors didn't think a war was starting in my house. :)I love the fact that you can adjust the directionality of the satellite speakers into two directions...it's like getting two speakers in one. The sub-woofer is wonderful...solid performance...it can handle lots of base without making that irritable rattling sound that some sub-woofers make when they can't handle the job.I also love the fact that this system really makes you feel like you're in the movie...cause it vibrates the room...when things blow up, it rattles the floors...it's awesome...with that said, if you have people living below you, you might not want to test this system to its full potential.
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).
The V-Moda Bass freq earbuds are all they are hyped to be and then some! I have tried several other pairs of in-ear headphones and none did what I needed. I needed them to a) reduce outside noise and b) to stay in my ear when I'm walking/running/being active. V-Moda didn't let me down. I have yet to have these fall out when I'm being active. I also fly frequently and these headphones do such an excellent job of blocking out the engine noise and other passenger noise as well.The sound quality is amazing. They are quite comfortable. I appreciate that there were varying size tips for the headphones. I tried them all for the best fit. These are a must have for music enthusiast and active people alike.
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..
I bought it to link a wireless laptop with a blue tooth cellphone to have internet connection to go. It didnt work and messed up with my computer. i had to do system recovery to get rid of the crappy errors after that USB installation software!!very nice and good customer service, they advised me to install and update such and so, it was not helpful at all. Thanks God my computer was warranted and Thanks to the Amazon , was return without headache! I bought a cable to do the job and get rid of the software incompatibilities!! I wish it was working, I wanted to be wireless!!
This is my second d-380. The first one I purchased was returned for spots in the image. The second one has the same defect. I sent the product to Olympus for repair which wasnt done nor will they replace the camera so I'm stuck with it. It's a defect Olympus will not admit to. Their customer service is no service. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMERA!!!!!
Magnavox 37MF231D 37" Widescreen LCD HDTV with HDMIMy husband and I purchased this TV from Sam's Club about 15 months ago. It died last week and is in the junk pile behind the TV service shop I took it to. The service repairman explained that companies were required by law to provide parts to repair their products but they do not have to now. I am extremely disappointed that this TV, whose manufacturer's name I trusted, died so soon when other TV's we have had and still have are going strong.
PROS:- Plenty of useful media, internet, and word processing hot keys.- Comfortable wrist support.- Soft, quiet keys including the space bar.- Works right out of the box.- F1 - F12 are buttons, not keys. Could go either way depending on personal preferences.- It's Logitech!CONS:- Very wide, but that is obviously the trade-off for a wrist support.- Provided software doesn't work on my Win 7 64-bit machine.Would definitely recommend for those who spend a lot of time at their computer, typing away.
This is one of the best purchases I've made for my iPod. The sound that comes out of this small (but powerful) audio component is AMAZING to say the least. I use this in a gym for physical training and the sound is very clear and loud for its size. This has numerous features that the other stereo systems DON'T have. To name a few, it's VERY portable -- the battery lasts... well for a long time and you don't have to worry about replacing costly AA batteries. The rechargeable battery works well and it has never died on me, even after 4 or 5 hours of continuous play. The FM radio is an added plus as well as the TV out. You can watch all of your iPod movies/TV shows on a regular TV and they look and sound near perfect. Very sleek design that looks great. If you have an iPod, you'll definitely want to invest in this portable stereo, it's THE BEST!!!I'm so glad I made this purchase over the other ones. I would buy another one if I had a 2nd iPod.
If it had a deeper cup to allow more light into the viewer, it would be perfect.
This is a wonderful scanne, loads of detail, with little shadow noise. The negative carriers and software are a bit fiddly, but the results are good with a little playing with the defaults. With a little looking, you can find this for a great ... price.
I bought that to use with a Sigma 10-20, until now shows to be a good UV Filter
I bought this board so that I could use it to help my kids with their homework. The board has very stable legs, and it really helps to be able to work out geometry and algebra problems with my kids on this board.
Both my sister and I bought these batteries. They do not hold a charge and eventually stopped taking a charge all together. I would not recommend these batteries for your Kodak camera. (Both cameras however work great). It is disappointing that Kodak has associated these poor batteries with excellent cameras.
I have had my fireLite for years now. Mine is a smaller one, only 37.5 gig.I still haven't filled it yet. It hasn't given me one problem. I love it, I keep everything on my computer that is important on this drive....pictures upon pictures and more. You won't be sorry if you buy a FireLite.
If you are needing a right angle SATA cable don't buy this one. As far as tge quality of the cable, it looks alright but I am not able to use it so I can't say anything for it. Gave it a one star for not being the right product.
iI got two of these in my 94 toyota singelcab pick up and wow thay hit soo hard. thay are byfar the best BOOM FOR UR BUCK. going to buy two more for backups.
This is the cheapest piece of crap that I have ever seen. Cigarette charger was broken upon receiving package, but since I didn't buy it for that I didn't care. Plug in module is cheap, lightweight plastic, which if plugged into wall for long periods of time, will not charge ipod.If taken out of outlet and allowed to cool off, will charge ipod just fine. (most of the time)I do NOT recommend this item, I bought for $0.01 and paid $3.99 shipping and handling. It is not worth anything to send back since I will have to pay to send it back and for what?? A penny?As I said, it works sometimes, don't understand other than (i am guessing) that this cheap chinese made piece of crap overheats and doesn't always work.Your choice.
It is compatible as described teh NZ series are Completely different! Not even listed - Just a heads up to read descriptions before buying, perfect for PEG-N760C, PEG-N710C,PEG-N610C, PEG-S360, PEG-S320, and PEG-S300 models ONLY if your model is not listed; it won't work with it.
This is my second pair of these headphones; both suffered exactly the same fate. WIthin a few months of ownership, the left channel just stopped working. No, I didn't drop them or sit on them or wash them in the washing machine by mistake -- they were either in my ears or in a drawer in my desk. If, like me, you're looking for an inexpensive pair of headphones (I use them to listen to audiobooks, so high quality audio isn't necessary) with loops to hook onto your ears ... keep looking.
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!
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.
I recently purchased the E260 on Amazon, and I am relatively happy with the purchase. The E260 is a nice music and FM radio player, has good sound, and has a decent user interface. I find it easier to use than the Creative Micro that I used to have. I do not have problems with the buttons (and I have large fingers), and I find the movable wheel very useful. The touch sensitive bar on the Creative was too sensitive and difficult to operate.My major use of a MP3 player is during commuting to work. I listen to the radio above ground and to podcasts and music below ground in the subway. The E260 is great for both functions -- the FM radio reception is actually quite good, better than my Creative Micro and an older RCA Lyra.The reason that I gave it 4 stars is because the software on the player is missing some functionalities that SanDisk should fix in future Firmware upgrades. First, it would be nice to return back to the song that you had been listening to before you switch to FM. The player requires you to go back through the menu steps to find the song again. It does save what you had chosen before, so all you have to do is press select over and over again. If it remembers these choices, it would seem a logical step to put you back at the actual song again without the menu steps? Second, the player is missing a bookmark capability. This is a big issue if you want to use the player to listen to audio books. Third, the fast forward only steps forward by 5 seconds or so each push of the fast forward or if you hold it down longer. The Creative Micro accelerates the speed of the fast forward the longer you hold down the button. A similar functionality would be nice. Otherwise, it takes too much effort to advance to where you are in a long podcast or long audio book.
The SONY Clie worked great for a couple of days and then it crashed my computer (i.e. destroyed my hard drive.) When I got a new computer thestore that I bought it from loaded additional soft ware for me but when they tried to load the SONY Clie they said the the disc was contaminated and would ruin my computer.
I had been shopping for a pair of headphones with the ability to block out background noise for sometime now since I work in a loud environment. I had been really shy about buying this pair or any for that matter because some reviews weren't favorable. I was nervous. However, I bought these because of the name Altec Lansing has in audio. I was shocked when I first listened to them. I had to replace the rubber tips and use the foam ones because the rubber ones were just not that comfortable. But wow! The clarity of these phones are incredible. No matter what others said about these, I found the bass to be tight, but not booming. If someone wants booming bass like what would be heard in nightclubs, then they need to stay away from headphones period. If you are searching for a pair of IEMs, then if I were you, I would seriously consider this pair. Just make sure the seal is tight and they are in all the way, which I never really found that to be an issue. I don't really understand what others were doing wrong with that. If you bought these, I highly recommend it, you would not be sorry. I am thouroughly impressed with mine.
I had three DCS-6620's and all three broke down within 1 to 2 years. I took them apart and they all have the same problem. The small plastic motor gear that runs the focus wears out and the teeth brake off. The gear is plastic and looks like it cost 5 cents. The camera has auto focus so depending on your lighting condition the focus may run several times per day. And it is just a matter of time before this gear breaks. One camera broke after 1 year as the autofocus ran more where I had it and the 2nd/3rd broke down around 2 years. Once it breaks you can throw your $400 camera away as the picture is just blurred without focus. I recommend not buying a Dlink DCS-6620 if you need the camera to last more than 1 to 2 years!
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.
I have been using the mount for about four months now. I go mountain biking 1 - 3 times per week in the Northeast (XC). Pretty hard stuff but no downhill - so I guess I don't pound it as hard as some of the hardcore riders that are posting. So far, this has been a very reliable mount - I have only lost the GPS unit one time. I think that I will begin using the lanyard as suggested by another rider. My biggest concern is vibration over time - will that damage the unit? The thing is built to military specs, so perhaps not. Anyway - I can recommend this mount highly, especially to road bikers, where it is unlikely to get pounded as much.
Despite what the screen says, this ink cartridge will NOT go into the Epson PictureMate "Charm" printer (PM225) I ordered them together and the ink cartridge is too big. Luckily it fits another older printer I have but my niece was very disappointed that she could not print out any more pictures than the few she was able to print with the cartridge that came with the "Charm" printer.
Pros: Small sizeOver 3 hrs of music on a single CDRvery inexpensive mediaGreat Battery lifePretty good anti skipCons:does not display song name or info just folder # and Track #.
It's NOT WORTH the MONEY. I read a lot of the one star reviews an totally agree with all of them. I've had this HP for about three years. One year ago it started with the fantastic message " Carriage JAM " ,which could be easily removed just with the OK button. Then it started to get on my nerves I knew I had to do something to fix it. WELL, nothing worked for that matter. So, I just ignored it until today. It decided that new message should appear on my screen " NOT RESPONDING " while you're trying to do some scanning.The next step was restarting the computer, because it just kept saying " PROGRAM IN USE ". Then it was OK. A few minutes ago I had to deal with the NASTY message "CARRIAGE JAM" again,but this time it appears to be permanent error with no intention of clearing it. And one more thing ,I never upgraded the software,because I knew it was going to get worse. I just used the disc that comes with the HP and it worked with both XP and VISTA.THE POINT, if you want an HP trouble at home,then what are you wating for? BUY IT,BUY IT,BUY IT,and you'll HAVE FUN!I love AMAZON. It has sooooooooo much info and the most important-REVIEWS (millions,millions of them) .
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!
When I accidentally ran over my first Nuvi 250W, I did not want to use that as an excuse to get a different model. I got a second 250W. It does not have bluetooth (for that I have my phone and my hands-free kit), it does not have an MP3 player (I have couple of iPods and I cannot imagine the sound quality of any GPS system coming close to a dedicated MP3 player), and it does not spell out the names of the streets (I can read, thank you). What it has, however, is what I need from a GPS system - no frills navigation. It is very accurate, I really like the algorithm that governs the routing function, and It even predicts my arrival times within +/- few minutes. Since I had no plans to subscribe to any traffic radio service, absence of that function does not affect me at all.All in all, I really like my 250W. If it had a shortcut to go back to the "MAP" from any other level of the menu, this would be the perfect unit.
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.
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...
$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.
Nicely constructed, simple & perfect fit for Nikon S70. Wish it had a small pocket for extra SD card, however.
I purchased the Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Maker as a gift, and the recipient loves it. The only problem with the item is that the plastic handle was broken/cracked on the first one that was delivered. However, Amazon quickly sent a replacement. Within two days, the broken item was picked up from the recipient's home and a new one was delivered. While I have not used the percolator, the recipient says that it feels very sturdy, of good quality, and makes very hot coffee -- and keeps it that way. Finally, the large 12-cup size is nice for occasions when you have company. While you may make as few as four cups of coffee with this percolator, it is nice and convenient to have the option to make more if needed.
I am sorry to say, but I returned this product. I was unable to use it. I bought a Panasonic in its place.
For $9 these are great. You can't expect audiophile sound from $9 headphones. I like them for what they are which is why I ordered them.
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!
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.
If you want a big screen for your PC and don't want widescreen, this is as big as they get these days. I don't use my PC for watching movies (that's what my bigscreen TV is for), nor do I need it for game playing or splitting the screen into two sections. I just primarily use my PC for internet surfing, keeping my home finances up to date on Quicken, email and logging into my work PC. I wanted a big screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio so I have a screen that's nearly as tall as it is wide. 20" is about all you'll find before you hit exclusively widescreens. I picked Viewsonic because I've owned them before. In fact, this purchase is replacing a 19" Viewsonic Graphics series (tube type) monitor that lasted about 12 years as my primary PC monitor so it got plenty of use, performed flawlessly and lasted longer than I expected.So far this new Viewsonic Graphics series LCD screen is great. Great color, and since I'm using the digital input, the screen resolution is beautiful, crisp and very clear. The $225 price tag was just right! I highly recommend Viewsonic products!
The uv filter screwed right onto my Nikon lense, no problem. Feel better having added protection of my lense.
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.
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.]
This headset is very good. The usb connection is so relable and fast, unlike the analog connections on normal hearsets that require 3 plugs (right audio, left audio, mic)! This is great if you don't have a sound card. The audio quality is very good too. I listen to music, play games and watch movies. The mic is handy in games that I play like The Specilists, Counter-Strike, and Day of Defeat. The sound quality is beautiful and gives me the chills when I play games like Deus Ex Invis War at night. The robust booms of mortar fire rock my world in Call of Duty. My friends sometimes don't even have their mics on because their mic analog plug is so far from the other sound plugs. Sometimes I wonder why I got my soundblaster audigy 2 soundcard and 6.1 mega works speaker system, o ya, for parties, duh! Anyways, this is a great headset, I don't quite know why the other have experianced what they have.
Let me give you some background why I went looking for this product. As a Comcast customer you need to rent their boxes besides paying their monthly subscription fees. I kept watching the cost for renting this box go up and up to the point of it now costing $16.00 a month. Our family usually only watches one TV at a time but yet we like all the channels on every TV so in order to get all the channels offered through your subscription you have to have one of these boxes on each TV. This can add up if you have a lot of TV's. Frankly I got tired of it and bought a component splitter like this one available at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/AV-400COMP-High-Performance-Component-Distribution/dp/B0009QW4MM/ref=pd_cp_e_2_imgand ran the video from one cable box to multiple TV's. Then with this very cool product I can control the single cable box from any TV that the splitter is hooked up to. Extra Comcast remotes can be bought for $20.00 at the local Comcast office. Make sure you get a new remote in a sealed bag as the refurb ones usually don't work. Now program the remote from Comcast to the TV you are using in each room. Also label the remote so you know which room it belongs in, in case it gets moved. In a few months the product will pay for itself saving the cable box rental fees. The other advantage with this idea is that you get rid of that big ugly, where that heck do you put it Comcast box. Why ugly up that beautiful flat panel TV with that clunky box. Now all you have are the cables going directly into the TV. You can run 150 feet max from the splitter to each TV. If your distances are greater or you don't want to run 5 coax cables (3 for video and 2 for audio), video balunshttp://www.hometech.com/hts/products/video/baluns/index.htmlwill convert the coaxes to a single cat5 that can go 300 feet! Don't get hung up on the fact that this is only component video and your TV is a 1080P. Comast HD is only 720P anyway and looks great with this distribution method. As I said earlier this idea will work if you can all agree to watch the same programming on all the TV's. Keep in mind you will need to buy the extra transmitters in the battery case from Next Gen, one for each TV but once again they will pay for themselves.Have fun saving money!
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!
This is some very nice memory. Crucial offers an outstanding product. Crucial has some of the fastest most powerful memory available to speed up your system. The website itself can tell you exactly what memory is right for your system. Ive never heard of anyone reporting memory conflicts with Crucial. I've just replaced my Kingston memory (that half of wasn't even showing up or being recognized) with the Crucial Ballistix Kit and my system immediately recognized the full amount and is running like a Bat out of hell. My current config is an Intel E6600 on the Intel DG965WH Motherboard; with 2 Western Digital SE 16 500 Hard Drives, & the Vista Home Premium 64 OS. 1 Nvidia 8800 GTS, 1 Nvidia 8600 GTS GPU "SLI"; and the Creative Labs SondBlaster X-FI Fatality 1. Now with 4 GB's of Crucial memory. I'm extremly impressed and very happy.
Just installed with ease into a Boston Whaler Dauntless 18. Very easy to follow directions. Did not drill the transom but used a plastic "wood" block (Home Depot) with 3M 5200. Very good readings and detail and fish recognition right on. The kids saw fish and immediately baited up. Two big catfish as their first catch which is the point of this gadget. Very interesting to see the river detail and just how shallow it is in parts that one would expect to be deep. This is a must a color monitor is the only way to go. Love it! I'll add a speed sensor asap. Also picked up the hard cover which fit perfectly and locked on even for trailering.
These headphones were just what I was looking for. I love the color, baby pink with hints of darker pink. They're quite comfortable, and the sound is good.
This is a great device for people who meet the follwoing criteria:1. Love music2. Have mp3 files (any size collection)3. Have a wireless networkThis is a great product, complete with very user-friendly and intuitive software. I disagree with the reviewer that said it was only for people with small collections. I feel they were being unrealistic in loading a playlist of 1,000 songs. Playlists are designed for a mix of specific songs, not your whole collection. I have an extensive collection of well-organized, high quality mp3s (just to give you an idea...I have an external 200GB USB 2.0 drive dedicated just to mp3s), and it is quite easy to create playlists or browse your collection by artist, album, track or genre. I will stress, however, that in order for this device to be useful you must have an organized collection complete with proper tag information on the files. If not, you're in for a nightmare of a time sorting through the music.All in all, a fantastic product that works as advertised!
This amp was very cheap, so i was skeptical when buying it. I bought it anyway because of mainly all good reviews, and i needed an amp quick. It works very well for the price i paid.
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.
I bought this one from Amazon.com 4 months ago. Here are the problems I had to deal with:1. Yes, unsurprisingly I am having the same touchpad problems. It is erratic!!! It sometimes does not work and sometimes jumps from one corner to the other corner of the screen.2. Battery life is too short.3. This Notebook does NOT include RECOVERY CD's. So, if you have a problem with your software you have nothing to do!!! Customer support will tell you to order and pay for recovery CD's!!!?Don't go for the style and the name and buy an IBM T40.
I have a 77mm B&W; UV on my Canon 2.8 17-55 and works amazing.I bought this filter for my Panasonic TM700 HD cam and I'm just as happy.I've purchased tiffen, hoya and all the rest in the past and was neversatisfied with build quality (always felt cheap).This brand of filter is like BMW's, a person really doesn't understand the difference until you own one.After that, you'll never buy another brand.Hope this helps!
I am very impressed by this almost unknown LCD HDTV by Syntax.Picture quality is very good in HDTV,and pretty good in regular TV. I have it hooked up to DirecTV for High Definition and regular TV.Also receive off air High Definition from local stations and the picture is excelent.But what impressed me most is the ability to hook up your Computer, with very good computer graphics, and have a large screen for great gaming!You can also run a split screen and watch TV and work on the computer at the same time.Be sure to hook your computer to the "DVI" input to receive the best graphics.I have the DirecTV connected to the "ypbpr" inputs for HDTV.It is true about the remote control.Very confusing to use the remote control at first,but you get use to it.Overall this is a very good TV, and Computer monitor, and for the price it great!
Actually this is my 2nd pair - bought for my 4 and 6 year olds &lt;girls> who have Ipod ShufflesThey love the new headphones, great control of the sound, especially for my 6 yr old who likes to listen a tad too loudGreat product, fast service, couldnt be happier
I've used the case logic sleeves for years! They offer excellent protection for your computer against scratches and when clearing security at the airport you don't have to take it off for the x-rays. With the sleeve you convert any backpack, briefcase or long purse in your very own laptop carrier.
I'm loving this scanner. It is small, delivers great color scans, and does a great job with OCR as well.I bought the scanner to do a family reunion project, scanning of hundreds of old photos. I scan directly into Adobe Photoshop to made edits and to save photos.What is lacking is the software. I'd like to have a little more precise control over scanner output, like dpi rate and final scan size (blowing up a smaller photo to a larger one)For the most part, via additional software I can control the output.Overall, I'm happy with my 129 dollar scanner, it's doing everything I needed it to do for my project.
I bought this for use with my 5-year-old, and it's a great value for the money. Fine-focus knob, vernier adjustments for the stage X/Y movements, viewing-angle adjustment, sturdy construction, samples slides, and optical quality way beyond what I expected for $130-$140 (I paid $138).My only niggling complaints have been echoed elsewhere--AC light source is too low, so don't use it on carpet or you'll run the risk of burning something. No switch on AC light source. Safety stop is a bit difficult to release with your fingers. I suppose you could buy a 'scope with all these features for $500, but this one is $130!If you or your kids have any interest in microscopy, you should buy this scope.
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 bought two drives last year in July 2007, one is working fine, second one died. Along with it all my data which I was using as a backup drive.I tried to get it repaired, only 1 year warrantee not very reliable in my opinion.I am worried my second drive will die as well, so I am moving my data over to another brand and dumping this brand.
I must admit prior to buying this case from Palm Direct I was a little suspect of it's quality...The case has its outershell made from aluminium which gives it a distinctive look and feel. It even looks stylish.The Tungsten fits snug inside the case and allows you to have full access to it's features such as Bluetooth, Graffiti, Voice Recorder, Power Switch, Memory Slot and Pen.The only features which is not accessible whilst your PDA is in the case are the Conduit connectors required for Charging and Hot Sync transfers via USB. The latter is not an issue if you use Bluetooth technology on your MAC (or PC) as you can then do a wireless Hot Sync (transfer data from PC/MAC &lt;> PDA)The design of the case means that the Tungstens base rests on two springs which forces the back face of the Tungsten to become secured to 2 small clips.Some reviewers have commented that on pressing the power switch (and even with the removal of the pen) the Tungsten has become dislodged from the case. This would happen if you were to press hard on the Power Switch - then theTungsten could become dislodged but as a light touch is only necessary this has not been a problem for me.Whilst some reviewers have complained re the size of the hard case the specs are as followsTungsten size 73 mm x 100 mm x 15 mmCase size 85 mm x 109 mm x 20 mmInside the case you'll find 2 small compartments for your memory cards - now here is the design flaw. Insertion of your cards means that the back of the cards are facing out making the card connectors exposed.Also the only way to retrieve your memory card is to place your thumb or finger on the lower part of the card and push upwards - which means your fingers have a very high chance of touching the card connectors.This should have been better thought out in the design stage before implementing into a final product.Despite the one design flaw I have already mentioned I personally think it is a great little case which offers the protection required for your Tungsten T.Recommended!!
It works and that's good. What makes it better is the price.
They work flawlessly for me. Using Nero Ultra 7, a fast computer (with fast disk I/O, dual core, and 2Gb Ram), Samsung Lightscribe DVD Burner.
It did what I asked it to do, and did it well! Can't ask any more than that!
what can I tell you this is a must have with your Nikon SB-600 I highly recommend it, I have done so many test pics with and without it and it does a huge difference indeed in final results specially in portrait shooting.
This unit worked fine for 6 months and then one day it quit forever. it won't read a single dvd i own. Every single disc gives a read error.Way to go SONY.
This player is the same as the RioVolt SP100 with the exceptions that:1) there is no remote control (it's optional)2) the LCD is not backlit3) the firmware isn't upgradableI didn't need any of those features, and as such bought this model and saved $30+ dollars. I've been extremely pleased with this player.
As you may have read, there can be problems regarding data loss/corruption. I experienced similar issues when using my 5-year-old monitor's SD card reader. It appears to be a technical issue with older readers and newer SD cards, so I stick to transferring images using my camera and the USB cable. Haven't had any problems that way.
This is a great case. It would be better if it had the plastic that covered the screen.
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.
We just bought this camera for our five year old son at Wal-Mart for $20. We have been wanting a camera for him and this sounded like a great buy. Unfortunately, when we brought it home and tried to use it, we could not get it to work at all. We tried using both an MMC and an SD but it would not work with either. After inserting the card, the camera would not do anything. It even locked up a couple of times, requiring the batteries be removed to turn the camera off. After doing this, the battery cover would not go back on and stay on.Needless to say, Wal-Mart will be getting this back! It's too bad I can't give 0 stars on here!
trabaja correctamente ofrece una imagen buena en los dos monitores en mi opinion cunple con todo lo que uno podia esperaral fin deje de tener que conectar y desconectar los monitores el precio es muy razonable. gracias por la ayuda
I sent it back after reading the instructions. It seems that every time I would have to change from listening to tunes at my coputer to the use of the transmitter I would have to change the values in Start->Control Panel->Sounds and Audo Devices to use it and then change them back when I was at my computer. I didn't want to do that each time. I have no experience in the effectiveness since I didn't actually use the transmitter.
Recently I purchased a Vocally Dialer for my 96 year old mother who can no longer see well enough to dial her phone by hand. Trusting the single five star review that was available here at Amazon, I was confident that I had found a way for my mother to initiate contact with her old friends rather than having to wait for them to call. I was utterly disappointed. The Dialer dialed okay, but it almost always dialed the wrong number. Its voice recognition capabilities were pathetic. In other words, my mother would speak one name and the device would dial a number not associated with that name. If Amazon made available a zero star review I would choose that since the Vocally device proved to be completely useless. The only positive about the device was that the manufacturer did accept its return without much argument. Perhaps I somehow got a lemon, but that's really no excuse. The Vocally is a simple device and a non-functioning unit should not get out the door. Frankly, since the Vocally has a very short warranty, I would not want to own a device from a manufacturer with such bad quality control even if my unit had chanced to work; I would be concerned about its short term, never mind its long term, reliability.
This connector arrived in Koss retail packaging, but it does not have chrome-plated connectors, and the 1/8 inch stereo end is straight, not a right angle connector. I need to use this right away and can't wait while I return it; it does function as it should, but I wanted the product as pictured, with the gold plating and right angle.
I never received my purchase. I e-mailed twice and never received a response. Cancelled the charge on my credit card.
Sellers on here really should be drug-tested because anyone selling this POS for $280 must be a crack addict! This printer has always got an excuse to not just print like it's supposed to. Usually, it likes to give me crap that the ink cartridges aren't the overpriced ones that I should order from Dell directly, or that the ones I have in there are essentially counterfeit - like that should be any business of a printer's. Mine's got a date with my driveway coming up "Office Space"-style. I owe it that much and I'm owed that much ;)
Amazon has these cheaper than the generic one's so why not go with the name brand and get the quality of Epson Paper and Inks..Gotta Love Amazon for the Low Price
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!
It arrived promptly. I put it in my camera and it worked, indicating that it was pre-formatted. I used it on a camera that was new to me so I have no way of comparing performance to the II model but I trust the manufacturer`s claim that it is faster. I can Cut&Paste files from it to my hard-disk when in my card-reader. With my previous card I could delete files only in-camera so after I transferred the contents I re-formatted it in the camera. Not too bad but eventually it gets to be a pain... There is no reason that I would not buy another item the same as this again.
Thank you so much to other amazon.com reviewers for leading me to this wonderful pair of binoculars! I couldn't be happier with what I can now see of my backyard birds (not to mention every little bug or spider's web or other detail which might be within the field of view.) Viewing field is much smaller than what I was used to, so I'm having to learn how to zero in on the object I'm trying to observe, but the picture quality is outstanding compared to what I got with my old binoculars. I'm also glad that the reviewers pointed out to me that this pair uses two AA batteries for the image stabilization feature, rather than a more specific kind of battery that might be difficult to find when it needed replaced.
Worked fine for what I needed it for and the delivery was right on time.
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man o man talk about cool . i never new how hard it was to stand still with a camcorder ! now i can screw it right in and stand it any where really ? and it is pretty handy in my book ! now i film better with out haven to look at a shakie camera and it fit my other 3 real nice .for me it,s better than the rest because of it,s size and wieght , you have to take my word ! it,s great ! small camcorders and cameras can,t do with out it ! if you need bigger than get a gollon jug . fill it all the way up and drill a hole in the center of cap and get a bolt the size you need for your mount and some washers and your also set for the gigger ones ! but me this is all i will have .my friend has the type you can twist on every thing and it,s ok but not for me i like what i have and will stay with it and if i ever do need a big one or taller one ,i,ll do as i said get a flat head bolt and make my oun .but not today .this is all i need .it,s great not to see the screen shake and rock and roll around and not look good .
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.
I was told &quot;Wireless... You're brave.&quot; That was bunk. This unit was easy to setup and works flawlessly. I'm running three PC's - one's CAT 5 wired, one's a wireless notebook setup, and one's a wireless PC setup. I'm also running a wireless printserver. The entire system is Linksys and the performance exceeded my expectations across the board. Oh, I'm also running a Linksys cable modem, too. The modem, router/WAP, and wireless PCMCIA card were very easily configured. The wireless PCI card and wireless printserver were poorly documented and actually took some thought to get running. None of it, however, required that I call for help... Great stuff!
This may work well on some remotes...my Universal Remote was only two batteries so it did not work well with 1 battery and the sudo battery. Great Idea and may work better with more than 2 batteries.
I Recently get this little gadget, at firts I was no sure aboutthe purchase becouse there's some Linksys very good options, Even after it's arrival. I was so soprised about the litlle fish can like router.... but it works like a truly Plug and Play device!!!(and it's a router), I conect my pentium IV based machine with Windows XP Home edition and my old pentium MMX 200Mhz with MS WINDOWS 95 and both worked from the start!!, well no technical bla bla, at the end it's true that it's not a state of the art device but for home aplications it's just perfect.(Ah!, and works nice with PS2 network device too!!)
I was able to buy these Casio ribbons for a good price. The cartridges were cheaper through this vendor than on eBay auctions.Quick shipping, too.
I like this little speaker set. By itself it sounds OK, but add the optional subwoofer and the improvement is dramatic. Friends who have heard it are amazed the sound is coming from this little thing. Would recommend, but suggest you also get the subwoofer.
Don't waste your money on this one. I purchased the SP90 for Christmas and it gave me a full 3 hours of performance before it failed miserably. I couldn't figure out why. The disc kept spinning so the battery level wasn't low. Only there was no music coming out of the player at all. I tried regular audio CD's and data CD's (with MP3 songs) but it still would not perform. I've made about 150 online purchases in my life and have had to return maybe 3 items. This will be one of them.Pro'sNone, even the case looks like a toyConWhen it worked, the player skipped constantly. Unacceptable since I used to have a Panasonic CD player with 40 sec memory that never skipped on me even when jogging.In cold weather, the disc would not spin up to speed and thus would not produce music.When battery runs low, CD spins but no music producedPlayer takes forever to seek MP3's.Short battery life
This is a great product! This is our second nuvi 250 in the family! Easy to use...
I got this for my wifes GE 1200 camera and replace the 2MB SD card that I bought originally. It does run faster frame to frame. Just what I was hoping for. The card is fast and at a great price for the 4GB version. Using the 2GB card for ReadyBoost on my laptop.
I cannot say enough positive things about Canon's 10-22mm. I bought mine in November 2010 and it's probably been my most used lens. (Now I should mention I only use three lenses:Canon 50mm f/1.8,Canon 100mm f/2.8Land this 10-22mm. Well I also have aLensbaby Composerbut that doesn't count hahah)The 20-22mm is a well-built lens. It has a Super UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) element. Dispersion causes color fringes on the edges of subjects, often referred to as chromatic aberration (CA). Super UD has characteristics similar to fluorite lens elements. Super UD is found only in a few Canon's lenses such as the 400mm 5.6 L. The 10-22 is also a very light lens; hardly notice it on my7D.This is a very veratile lens. At 22mm it's a 35mm equivalent, which happens to be one of my favorite focal lengths. What can I say, I'm a minimalist :) On the 10mm end it's just a lot of fun. Everything is in the shot. Everything! lol There's very little edge distortion at the edges imo; I've never bothered correcting for it. Obviously when at 10mm then you want to keep subjects away from the edges, especially tall buildings and people. However, sometimes I like to purposely exploit the edge distortion; it can impart cool effects when used creatively.I wish it was constant aperture. That's really my only gripe, and it's a minor one. Speaking of aperture, I've read people complaining about it being "slow" and not good in low light. Baloney. Check my Flickr stream. I use it indoors all the time, bowling alleys, clubs, restaurants...I've used it at night on countless occasions. That's what higher ISOs are for. I met a guy who shoots in night clubs for a living -- and he was using this lens. It's good stuff!As of February 2012 it's currently over 800. That's a bit spendy. Maybe wait until summer.
I bought these speakers to replace a pair of rear speakers in my Subaru. I compared the Blaupunkts with comparable and more expensive Infinity, Polk Audio, and several other brand speakers offered at Fry's. These speakers ROCKED!! The highs were much clearer and the bass was punchy without a hint of distortion. Much better sound than the other brands I compared. They compliment my Alpine deck perfectly. I was on a limited budget and these were exactly what I was looking for, clear sound, great power handling, strong bass, even without an amplifier or subwoofer. I am replacing the front speakers, decent sounding JBLs, with the Blaupunkts very soon. I highly recommend these speakers for the great sound but also for the price. I paid 49.99 at Fry's.
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.
Take it from a guy who tried all 4 brands of network routers: Netgear, D-Link, Linksys, &amp; SMC, and guess what... Netgear still works the best!You might pay a little more for Netgear's components, but its well worth the money:First, I've had the product over 2 months now, on 24/7 and I never had to turn off or power-cycle the router. D-Link, Linksys, and SMC all froze after 2 week's of continuous use. And every week I had to repeat the power-cycle process.Second, I never had to reboot to access the Internet whenever I reconfigure the routerAnd last, simple to use (no Fuss)!
Exactly as title says. Here's the full terms for this item:[...] . THERE IS NO ACCIDENT COVERAGE. Only covers mechanical and electrical failure. How the heck do you not include accident coverage in a 2-year warranty? What a waste of money.
I've had this little mp3 player for over a year now, bought one for my wife, and my brother loved it (bought one too). It's about the size of a lighter, light weight, and comes with a clip that actually works well. You got to spend a little bit of time to figure out the controls, especially if you're just trying to figure it out on your own, you might not notice the shuffle control. A tiny little button on the back side of the player.Battery time is awesome, there's just nothing else to that.The moisture thing is true... I just started to notice it about a month ago. A small part of the screen is starting to have a little cloudy spot on it. But after over a year of using it on my runs and workouts, and all of my travels, I cannot complain.I had bought a zune which was huge, then an ipod (not as big, but still bothered me on my runs). Then I realized that I don't need my whole music library with me at all times, so one gig is perfect for me. If you purchase a good set of headsets... this player will deliver a good sound, great battery time, and plenty of music (you can use the atrac formatting from sony).
My product did not work right out of the box. The shutter release was broke. I will never buy on line again. I do not no how I will recoop my lost.I loaded the film to shoot a picture and the shutter pushed in and did not release.
I wanted another VCR, but my RCA is no longer being sold, so I picked this one. Big mistake! It won't recognize my PBS station's time so I have to set the time manually. (All my TVs and other VCRs recognize PBS timewithout difficulty.) And it won't recognize my TV, so I have to use 2 remotes, plus I can't tape the show I'm watching unless I set the timer. And the remote is clunky with tiny buttons, nothing like my older RCA VCR which is great. Don't waste your money on this piece of junk!
I have bought it about 1.5years ago. I needed portable player for my son for long car trips. I wanted player with DivX ability, so I could play shows right from USB and/or SD media. And it does the job. Actually did, because the LCD screen died after 6 months of occasional usage. Customer Service was useless since the warranty was for 90days only. They offered me a replacement for $40+S&H.; No, thanks. They didn't even bother to ask what was wrong with my player. COBY? no more, ever. I still can watch DivX movies right from the stick or SD, when it is connected to external screen, but who cares now since mobility is lost?Other issues:SD slot is just SD up to 2GB. Bigger SDHC cards are seen as 2GB. It won't play well all DivX encoded materials. For newest DivX revisions, transcoding is needed using PC and 3rd party tools. Too much work for me. DVD drive is surprisingly still alive. I have never found the code to make it region free.The player is small, cheap plastic is everywhere, like a toy.Also you'll find in the box: small overhead headphones, fabric case for car headrest strap, 115VAC charger, car charger and remote, which is more than average player.Another star for over the average number of features: SD, USB, DivX, MP3, JPG that worked initially. It had potential, or should I say nice "features" - cheap implementation. It found its place in the garbage eventually, replaced by something more serious.
I received this card since 2 days and I am using it with a Canon XSI. I consider it performing very well: fast transfer of photos to the PCs, smooth shoot in continuous mode with the XSI, the memory is very quickly erased...Of course other cards will perform the same and better but I am not sure this will justify the price difference. I prefer to save some extra $ and buy either a second card or some accessories for my cameraI recommend it!
Overall, this is a very nice printer. It's a very good choice for someone who does mainly (or entirely) low volume color work. It's geared toward the home user/low end hobbyist and hits the mark quite well. It's not targeted to high end hobbyist/semi-pro or professional printers - you'll have to step up a bit in the Epson line for that. But if you're a home user and want to work with larger format paper, give this a hard look.Set up is (thankfully) a breeze -- good instructions that are easy to follow and, more importantly, easy to install software that works the first time (at least on XP - have not tried it on a Vista machine). Build quality is very solid -- the paper guides feel substantial (not all that common at this price point) as does the overall printer. Ink installation is fool-proof since the cartridges won't fit in the wrong slot.So far, I've been very pleased with the color output using Photoshop. Epson claims that the printhead is a new design that provides more detail. While I'm not one of those who peers at prints with a magnifying glass, to my eye the output was equal to that produced by my higher-end printers (Both Epson and Canon). The key to working well with any printer is to profile your monitor and printer using something such as the ColorMunki (there are several other options as well).The down sides to this printer are in its B/W work. I didn't expect a whole lot from it since it does not have the dedicated black cartridges as the 2400 or 3800. True to form, B/W prints from the 1400 have a color cast. You can tweak it to minimize it, but a perfectly neutral B/W print is a challenge to produce with this printer. If you do mainly color work, you'll be happy with this printer. If you do a lot of B/W work, you should look elsewhere.The ink cartridges are on the small side, but that can be a good thing if you don't run a lot of volume through the printer. Inks do go bad if they sit for a long time unused, so a smaller cartridge ensures you'll empty the ink in a timely manner. Of course, this works against you if you're doing a lot of prints, since larger cart's are less costly per ounce. While you can save money with third party refills, it can be a false economy -- while some are just as good as Epson inks, others will produce sub-par results (at best) and can really foul up the printer with clogs. If you're willing to spend the money for the printer, you should figure in the cost of using Epson inks.An unexpected treat was the noise, or rather, lack thereof. Very quiet running.In short, this is a very good choice for low volume color work with the flexibility for larger formats, and delivers prints that look like they came from a much more expensive printer.
This was purchased for my wife. Her lap top would get so that as to be uncomfortable and shorten her work time. Now she is able to finish her projects while keeping her legs cool. The front storage is very convenient for keeping the power block neat and handy. Excellent item that was reasonably priced.
The product description says it fits T-61s. Nope. Just got it, going right back. It's genuine Lenovo, plastic is good, inspection marksetc. are good. It just doesn't fit my T-61. :(
First off, I am not an audiophile. This speaker sounds great with my 5.1 system. The bass is strong and sounds great. I like that it is downfiring because my kids can't find the actual speaker to destroy it! Also is great for a time out chair as my wife has turned it into.
I'm a grandmother, 64, and just bought my 1st ipod which I had, frankly resisted [my CDs were just fine, thank you] - I love the ipod! I did NOT love earbuds [I tried several different kinds] - they kept falling out of my ears. Yes, I know they look cool and YOUNG, but I lean more to comfort now. These headphones are comfortable [and I occasionally wear glasses!] with good sound, inexpensive - I would definitely recommend.
This player is awesome. Sounds Great, Great $..A must get if wanting an MP3 player..
I have to say that these things are pretty sweet. I purchased 3 of these for each of my computers to avoid having to limit myself to just a desktop card or just a laptop card, and to be able to hook up any computer to my home network (I also do a lot of PC repair). I have not finished testing them properly yet though. Right now my router is not in a good location, its hanging from the ethernet cable that connects to the cable modem which is balancing on top of my curtain rod because I need to mount the router in a better location and run some coax cable to the center of the house. But I get about 18-24MBps on one of my PCs and 24-36MBps on the other two. I assume with proper mounting and antenna angling I should be able to get close to the 54MBps range.But as far as these USB adapters, my only real complaint is that WinXP doesn't have built-in drivers for them already, just to save me the extra step of having to use the install disk (I'm lazy :P)
this is very easy to use I just plugged it in and I was set to go!
This case is just what I was expecting. It holds my palm z22 tightly and feels like a safe place for it (very well padded and sturdy) when I throw it inside a bag, yet soft and nice looking. It looks a lot like a wallet. I love the color and nobuk on the outside. It's exactly what I expected. Would buy again.
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!
My gateway laptop was a heat machine, everytime i played good 3d games it was on fire and from time to time frezzing, i even try to put a fan on pointing to it.All my problem were resolve when i got this baby. Really this thing keep the laptop like it was off, completly cool.I recomended 5 star
This was a bad converter. It never worked and left us in a bad position since this was a trip of a lifetime and we couldn't find another converter in any store.
This iSkin includes 2 screen protectors (clear and color-coordinated), a click-wheel protector (swirly design), a detachable belt clip, and it glows in the dark!There is a bottom slot that works well with the iPod synching cable but you may need to remove the skin if you use a dock.Well worth the money and super cool color/design!
This will be the third review I've written about this camera which I bought about a year-and-a-half ago.Both of my previous reviews rated this camera a &quot;5&quot;, as does this one.After at least 100 rolls of film, I've yet to experience any of the problems mentioned by some other reviewers.Are we all using the same camera? I haven't found it to be the least bit fragile. I don't think it will outlast my 20 year old Nikons, but I didn't buy it for that reason.I don't pamper my cameras, but I don't abuse them either. I don't use camera cases other than for storage. Does anyone else find it strange that some of us are raving about this camera while others hate its quality? Granted, some people take better care of their &quot;toys&quot; than others, but I have to question whether Olympus is having some quality control problems with the Epic series.Meanwhile, I plan on using the camera until it falls apart which, in my opinion, will be many years from now.
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...
I purchased this tea pot as a gift for my mom. She loves it and the tea as well.
Like numerous other reviewers, I too loved my camera for the first year that I had it. I bought it after our first baby was born, and used it about 10 times over the course of 18 months. When I went to record her 2 year birthday party, the LCD panel was black, and I couldn't record anything but audio. I now see that this is a VERY common defect in this product. Unfortunately, Sony good name no longer equates good product. Very disappointed in Sony for not recalling these. Obviously a design flaw somewhere based on how common this problem seems to be with this camera.
Be aware! The only way to get rid of the annoying self commerials that go across the screen is to know that it is called a self-demo. With power on and no tape in, hold down play until the red words go away. Closed captioning doesn'r seem to work unless you do this.
I was very happy with this mouse. Small but works great.I bought one for my desktop and another for my laptop.Reasonable price on Amazon. Love the onboard storagefor the USB transmitter and it's small size. Works muchbetter than the laser mouse I use at work. Would highlyrecommend.
Just received this from Amazon via FedEx home delivery (2 day service, no extra charge). So far, so good. There are a few minor annoyances (only three optical inputs...not one for the DVD player...it is a coaxial input and my DVD player is optical). Not a major problem since I just hook the optical out on the DVD to the optical in for MD/Tape. Of course, then I can't take advantage of the monitor out video feeds...alas.On the plus side, the sound quality is excellent and the numerous options for the type of theatre sound to be created are great. I am able to connect two Dish Network satellite boxes (one HD, one SD with DVR) through the video inputs and then connect both of those to my DVD-recorder enabling me to record either HD broadcasts (w/ some quality loss) or SD broadcasts. I also transfer DVR events to DVD through these connections so it works quite well from the multiple sources.Overall, I'd say this product is a good entry level home theatre system but beware of the limited optical input options before buying...they are for the Video 2, MD/Tape, and CD...the latter two without video buses.
I had been looking for a pair of noise canceling headphones from Creative. When I got my Zen X-Fi it came with great earbuds but I have small ear canals and could not wear them. This headset works great with my X-Fi and they come with the airplane adapter and a great little carrying case. Terrific price.
My Ethernet port is broken on my computer so I have had to use these for the last 2 years. I've tried probably 4 different models and this one is just as good as the rest (although no better than the 5 dollar models, but I don't do too much online gaming so I don't know about that, but videos and downloads are just as fast) and lasted just as long (about 6 months).
Its an awesome mouse especially love the ability to change resolution on the fly. The only downside was that the spare battery that I got in the box never worked. Just woudnt charge and wont work. Except for the that its a great mouse for gaming.
Professional quality, high-end look...what else can I say?...go get some for yourself.I bought 3 pairs and bi-amplified front and center speakers. They sound dammmmmm good.
This is the best zip for its price
The Targus Notebook Computer Key Lock fits and secures the notebook computer as well as any cable locking system I have used.
This is my second Brother High Yield black cartridge for my MFC 5440. I have not done a detailed analysis of the yield from this cartridge, but it seems to give me about twice as many pages as the standard cartridge with only about a 50% increase in cost. Since black is the cartridge used most on my MFC this also means the black is used up about the same time as the color cartridges.
This product had so many corners cut in its production that its longevity should be measured in months, not years. When a company like Apple gets a product down to what seems a reasonable price, watch out. Many of these devices develop problems; others don't. Treat them with care and you should get your money out of them. Investing in a Sandisk Sansa is probably a better way to go.This device also relies on playlist file transfer. It's a pain to load up with your own music. I'd rather be able to use it as a drag and drop player. It's a matter of forcing the stupid masses into doing what's best for them.
This is a great, easy-to-use machine. It's always scary to buy something big like a new electonic device. I read mixed reviews on this product, but decided the price / benefits outweighed the negative comments. I am extremely happy. So the product does not contain a hard drive... it's okay. Panasonic includes a DVD-RAM. I didn't know what this was at first, but it's like a hard drive on a CD. Use it. You can record several different programs on the same disk. Use the cool VCR Plus feature to record your programs - it's super easy. The player takes you to a screen where you can skip to whatever recording you wish to view, then simply press "enter." It's the easiest and coolest thing ever. And you can re-record the DVD-RAMs thousands of times. Yes, this is a cool product. I highly recommend it for anyone breaking away from VHS, and anyone too cheap (like me) to buy TiVo.
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!
I am running VMware desktop and this product is incompatible with it. Every time I open the VMware console, the kvm switch toggles my connection and disconnects it. I contacted the TrendNET support and their suggestion was to contact VMware to resolve this issue. Besides this, I have experienced keyboard and mouse connection issues occasionally that required me to unplug all the cables and plug it back in to get everything working again. Do not buy this if you use or plan to use virtualization. Otherwise, carefully consider the alternatives before buying this cheap product.
This a great little product, easy to set up, it just started working with my dlink di-624c, just the switches on the back had to be in the right position, plugged into the computer by cat five and set up easy with the same wep key s the di624, wish it was wireless n with mimo, maybe soon a n version will appear. I wish dlink would advertise all the radio miliwatt outputs for all their products so I can pick the power for my many walled house. This unit has a variable output that I have set on the highest setting. Love it!
JUST GET IT!!!!! there is no need to read the other reviews just get it!
The American Red Cross "Emergency" radio I purchased has been far superior from the others I have owned in the past. It holds the charge much longer when you crank it. The sound is passable and reception is acceptable. The case it comes in is appreciated.The quality of the plastic case and knobs were not what I would have expected. They are not as sturdy as I had hoped for.I would recommend this to purchase for no more than the $40 I spent.
I am using the product for almost 2 months. It is very good and works as specified. It didn't slip down in my steering wheel. I did have problem in finding buttons in the dark. I keep fumbling with buttons during night driving. Hopefully scosche will have raised/etched button signs, so that I could feel the difference between play and FF button without looking down.
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.
works as advertised. I am using it to connect a WD 500GB External HD to my laptop.I don't understand why they invented different sized adapters for firewire. I wish the first adapter developed should have been it.
I know you get other people saying that this works great and even &quot;works fine&quot;. That's why I purchased it. After I got it up and running I was thrilled. I went from my home office to my kitchen with my laptop and lost ALL connectivity. In my bedroom I was getting 13% signal strength and that was directly over my home office. The tech support numbers on the side of the box were all disconnected on 9/21 when I tried to call. After reading other reviews that there is an inherent problem with the card (read these after I got the product) so I returned it. I did research on the Cisco Aironet. They have the most miliwatts for transmission and reception. You get what you pay for. If you want this for a home office and you do not want any wires to be run,.. it's fine. If you have a PC in the next room and again no wires... fine. Try to go farther than that and you should get something more powerful (and more $$$).
Great Idea, Wireless network set up OK, loaded software and scanned for MP3 files. Everything working fine, couldn't be happier.Then I started loading more of my CD's and LP's into MP3 format for use with the system. Problems, each time I added more music the software &quot;broke&quot; and the browse music function stopped working. Each time I tried to select by Artist I could only get half way through the &quot;B&quot;s before the list would loop back. Any attempt to search by starting letter would produce a &quot;Search Failed&quot; message.Deleting the music and loading from scratch did not solve the problem. Neither did restarting either the computer or the MP101So far the only thing that has worked is un-installing and then re-installing the software, complete with rescanning for music. Not a viable options for each time I add more music.As for customer support ? I'm still waiting for a response.
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.
The Tiffen UV Protector Filter is a good investment to safeguard your expensive, and fragile, camera or video lenses. I have learned the hard (and expensive) way that every camera lens should have a protective filter. The 30.5mm filter is made for the small lenses on video cameras, such as myJVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder (Black).The filter does not affect auto-focus or change the lighting on the camera; it only protects the lens from UV exposure and physical damage. It is an inexpensive bit of insurance to buy a little piece of mindHIGHLY Recommended!
Being a B & W filter, this should do a wonderful job. The price was rather reasonable (but still not cheap)compared with top of the line filters.
This TV is pretty nice. I bought this ater reading reviews by other customers and I must say I am very impressed. Look wise the TV is simply fabolous and sexy. Quality wise I would rate it excellent. Picture quality, picture clarity and level of blackness are all A+. So far, I have not had any complaints with this TV another than the limited settings it allows the user to play with (it terms of picture and display). HDTV broadcast is PHENOMENAL!! The HD images are a treat to watch- 1080p at its best. Cannot say the same thing for non HD broadcast. The H-fill and JUST option stretches the picture a tad to much, however I am sure the quality it displays in non HDTV would beat all its competitors. A pity there are so few HD channels!! I would highly advice this to people who are looking for a Plasma below 50" range. Definitely the best of the breed. And did i mention the sound quality- simply amazing!! (with no surrond etc just the TV speakers do the job for me)
Have used it once traveling to Yellowstone. Functioning fine. I just wish they put the remaining mileage in the main display.
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
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.
I've bought this small camera bag for my compact camera.It's very good. It's waterproof. And it has 3 useful pockets.I love it. Please believe Lowepro.
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.
SORRY , BUT I HAVE A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SHOPPING , THAT NEVER COME TO MY COURRIER,,
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.
The Pixma iP3000 has performed flawlessly, and is an exceptional value.(a) The printer is quick, and the output is very sharp. (Please note that I have not printed any photos yet- just web pages and documents).(b) The printer can duplex pages automatically (prints on both sides of a page). This is very handy when printing documents with many pages. Duplexing appears to slow the printer down a little, but it is still quick.(c) The iP3000 has two paper slots so you can either load up a large quantity of plain paper, or use the tray for photo paper, and the top feed for plain paper.(d) The printer uses 4 ink tanks, which can be replaced individually. This will help reduce ink costs (compared to replacing ink cartridges in other printers).(e) Some newer digital cameras can be connected directly to the printer to produce photo prints, so you don't have to bother transferring the images from the camera to your PC first. (I haven't tried this yet).Two potential "negatives" can be (1) some Epson printers allow printing directly onto CDs/DVDs, while the Canon doesn't have this functionality, and (2) compared to the Canon i560, the Pixma iP3000 has a larger footprint. Although I like the smaller i560 footprint, I value the features in the iP3000 more.
I've owned this product for more than 3 years as of November 2011 and it still performs exactly as promised. I have now reached the point where the original bulb has reached end of life and have been searching for a replacement. The one downside to this lamp is that replacement bulbs are rather hard to find. The original bulb that came with my lamp was a 13w flourescent with a 2GX7 base and a 6400K color temperature. Amazon offers several options for replacement bulbs, but the 6400k color temperature is VERY difficult to find. The closest options are theSunlite PL13/E/SP41K 13-Watt Compact Fluorescent Plug-In 4-Pin Light Bulb, 4100K Color, which is rather common, or theGeneral 13865 - CF13SE/865-2G7 Single Tube 4 Pin Base Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbwhich is far less common. I have not ordered either lightbulb as of yet, but I will update this review once I find more about replacement options.
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...)
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 was also tempted by the low price of this cable. Plugged it in, saw little difference between it and my component cables. HDMI cable stopped working 12 HOURS LATER (sending garbage signal to the TV). Don't waste your money.
This is an excellent bag for those looking for one bag to carry both a digital camera and a digital camcorder... not too bulky and lots of pockets for accessories. My Sony Mini-DVD camcorder and my Sony DSC-H5 camera(with hood attached) are both protected in this bag with room to spare. Pockets can hold several Mini-DVDs, extra battery, travel battery charger and USB cable, with room still for cleaning cloths and filters. The slide pocket is a fantastic idea and can hold 8 AA batteries and memory cards. I did a lot of research and measuring before coming across this bag. I am very happy with it and it fits my needs to a T. If you're looking for a even bigger bag to carry AC adapters you can check out the Tamrac System 3. If you're looking for less bulk without sacrificing storage space, this could be the bag for you.
Unfortunately, neither the one I received the first time, nor the one I received as a return, was 10 feet in length. While the package is labeled at 10FT and amazon lists this as a "10 ft. power cable", this cable is only 6 feet long. This is absolutely StarTech's fault, not Amazons. StarTech apparently mislabeled, multiple cables. However, amazon needs to remove this product from their site. Thanks amazon and community.
I bought this product for my 10 year old son. It looks pretty but the sound is awful. I can't believe I paid $90. for this boom box.
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!
I am so pleased with this camera, I would recommend it to anyone. The close ups are unbelievable, I am so happy to have purchased this camera.
If you intend to leave a bluetooth adapter plugged into a laptop's usb port this should be your fist choice. This little dongle is so small that unlike the units with the steel shroud it almost disappears into the usb port and basically does not stick out at all past the laptop case!
The picture seemed pretty grainy when i first started using it. After fiddling with the exposure it got better. Otherwise I really dig it. Nightshot works really well. Menus are pretty usable too. Only other thing is the battery only lasts about an hour. The 16.5 hour battery they talk about is sold separately for over $100.
Good radio, good value. I have used VHF radios for many years and this one is my go to choice.The only caveat is the charger base. The connection into the base is not well protected and I have broken one of them off previously. I wish you could plug directly into the unit, but that would challenge the waterproof aspect I guess.
I personally like these radios because they give good range than other brand like cobra. The battery last full charge and it never brakes like cobra. I recemend buying them if you need radios.
Polk Audio has once again produced a "near perfect" speaker. This is the first bookshelf speaker I have purchased in about fifteen years, so I am not the authority I once was on "the latest and greatest" in all things audio, but I will tell you for the money this is one outstanding deal. The sound quality is exceptional!
I was really surprised by the high quality output and the volume I got from these small speakers. If it came with powerful batteries and were not depended on a power outlet then it would be priceless but for what I want, it is perfect.I recommend it 100%.
I like this scanner alot, but the software isn't perfect. I couldn't get the Omnipage OCR (optical character reader) software to install.
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
Excellent earphones with a few covets.1) you hear everything that hits the wire2) you hear the wind3) shirt clip is not detachable and kind of useless given the where it is located.Other than that good sound. Good isolation but don't except to block out everything. I listen to classical.
If you want a sub woofer that doesn't "take over" this one's for you. It's size is nice and it's sound is smooth. The only negative is that the "on/off" switch is not conveniently positioned and it is an either/or situation with this model. (I just leave it on all the time because when there is no audio to amplify the amp is using virtually no power). I'm a Yamaha fan, so I'm biased; but this sub fit my needs perfectly.
We are using this to provide wireless access to WinXP, Mac OS X, and Linux users and also to provide guest internet access via second SSID VLANed to bypass our network on the same unit. We've tested several brands to upgrade our enterprise wireless and this along with 3Com's centralized management switches is great!
I guess I don't know much about DVD players but for the money I spent on this, it is definitely one of the best purchases that I ever made.Great features for an entry level player. Great picture and incredible sound. I had no problems playing my audio cds like I read in some reviews. All in all, a great purchase.
It gets the job done, but the sound is not even close to the quality of the actual iTrips. I bought this cheaper transmitter after dropping my iTrip, and it's definitely worth the price. There's also a faint high pitched sound for most of the play, when it's set to any station. It works, but not as well as other similar products.
My Dad made popcorn every day of his adult life, the last several years of his life he used this popper. After he passed last month, I 'inherited' this popper and use it every night. I add a tablespoon of butter and/or a dash of extra virgin olive oil, and it makes PERFECT popcorn every time. Without all of the additives in prepackaged microwave popcorn. LOVE IT.
I use the B & W UV glass filters on all of my lenses. They do tend to be expensive but so are my Nikon Lenses so the match-up is needed! You cannot go wrong with these products.
This digital camera isn't really mine though. My dad bought this camera last summer and this camera is pretty cool because it was voted on TIME Magazine that this camera was one of 2004's hottest and best technology. The picture quality is good and you can zoom in as far as you want to. You can also take videos but you may need a bigger Memory card if you want to take videos and pictures together.
I have bought a few of these victorinox knives and I absolutly love them! They stay very sharp, and cut thru any thing. Will Buy more and would make awesome gifts!
I bought it this week from Amazon. One thing I liked about it is "Made in Germany". The filter fits nicely on my Canon 70-200mm L f/4 USM lens. Someone on this review has advised to go for a Multi resistant Coating. So I followed his advise.
We plugged it in and it has been working seamlessly with minimal effort. Solid in construction and small in footprint.
I bought this package for my recent trip to Europe. I used these adapters for my laptop. Now many people think that these are converters and they are not. They are adapters, please read your product manual to see if your electronic equipment will work with these. My laptop worked like a charm with these adapters. I used these in Germany and Italy with no problem.
These are the best blank CD's I've used. They burn reliably every time, whether it's for data, images or audio, the quality is excellent.
It is a great SD card at a great price.Pros: Works perfect, Fast, good storage, didI mention great price?Cons: None I can find
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.
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...
Bought them, they barely sounded like much, and then the corded crap was the worse. It frayed easy and stopped working.Crap crap crap.
At first I liked the dock to go with my DX3500 camera. It's sleek. The one-touch transfer thing is pretty cool and I liked the idea of a rechargable battery. I also likes the idea of the indicator lights. HOWEVER: The battery does not hold a charge. I was using AA lithium batteries that would last for 1000 pictures on high res with the flash. The rechargable battery does not last past 50 pictures. Sometimes even less. I called Kodak and they told me I have to take the battery out after the third light shines and then put it back in and continue charging until the charge time reaches 2.5 hours. That didn't work. I'm pretty frustrated with it.
I use filters to protect the lens between shooting. This does it s job. I don't know about the optics, cause I remove it during shooting.
I am a young up and coming hip hop musician and, like many college students, I'm always on a budget and I'm always balancing quality with price.These headphones, however, give you great quality for a perfectly reasonable price. I read the reviews for this model many times over before finally deciding to buy them and try them out for myself. For anyone wondering what exactly is so great about them is that they give you superb sound. 20,000hz to 20hz and all frequencies in between come in very clear, so you get the whole range of human hearing (actually according to the specs, they have an extended range). They are well padded and very comfortable, I've worn them for a few hours once while "in my zone" mixing and mastering and almost forgot I had them on... They come with one long cord so tangles rarely occur, AND the parts are field replaceable so you don't have to buy an entirely new set of cans when this one, for whatever reason, falls apart. Speaking of falling apart, I highly doubt that's what it will do anytime soon due to its sturdy construction. The hinges won't break unless you purposefully twist them hard, but who in their right mind would do that?Some people gave this model poor ratings because "it sounds flat"... OF COURSE it sound flat. These are recording/monitoring headphones, so they give you as precise as possible the reconstruction of sound exactly as its producer intended it to be. In otherwords, nearly EVERY detail can be heard, including flaws. Fellow musicians/producers, this is absolutely crucial! In the production phase of making music, everything has to sound unbiased. Otherwise I may have complaints that my tracks sound too bass heavy or the trebble is annoyingly bright. With the ATH-m40fs, I can hear all the instruments/effects in clear, flat detail so I can make the adjustments needed to perfect the track.That being said, I still love to listen to all my albums on these headphones because the detail is AWESOME. I can hear everything. Since all human-heard frequencies are present on this model, I have enjoyed songs with notes I never even knew were there before, particularly bass that my previous headphones weren't strong enough to reach down to. The bass won't blow your ears off - these aren't skullcandy headsubwoofers. But it's definitely there. I'm a hip hop and jazz fanatic so I take my bass seriously, and as a producer I need accurate bass, not exaggerated lows you hear from people with L7's banging in their trunk.I've owned these cans for about 2 weeks now as I write this review and I am still very pleased with them. Although I haven't listened to more expensive models, I feel like I don't need to...these phones get the job done well. And for only about $60 dollars, you have nothing to lose. I think anyone would like these headphones, but if you're like me, a producer on a strict budget, consider these a wise investment.
very essential if you have an expensive camera. I live in the south where it is always wet.. This is a little bulky, but needed when you are shooting in the rain.
Not much to say except that it works perfectly and it was delivered when expected.
Sound quality is terrific. Sound blocking is amazing. Not the most comfortable in the world, but worth it.
This strap is well made, secure, and optimally designed for ease of use and comfort. I can carry my camera with this strap for short or long excursions and/or remove the strap altogether with ease.
i saw all the great comments about the sound quality and was skeptical because of my experience with other FM transmitters in the past. this is the best one i've had.the sound isn't "great", but it is very good. but let's be real, it's FM radio AND mp3 encoded audio. it's about as good as you'll get (in my experience) without having a cassette adapter or an iPod connection hardwired into your car audio unit.it's also great to have the charger and FM transmitter in the same unit.i'm impressed. i'm happy. i bought it direct from Amazon and don't regret paying the $56 price tag.side note: for those people who express issues with the high end of the music being distorted, go into the settings and set the EQ to "Flat". the iPod will send out an even signal of high's and low's and will allow you to set your own EQ via your car stereo.the distortion problem occurs because the default iPod setting is designed for earbuds, not a car stereo. hope this works for others like it works for me.
I purchased two Zen V Plus as Christmas gifts. One the screen does not display and the other freezes often. When the players work like they should it was great but I spent too much money for both products to cause so much trouble within 6 months of purchase. I've tried to firmware updates often and one player will have to be returned for a fee. I would not recommend this product to anyone due to the numerous problems so soon. Based on other reviews, I'm experiencing common problems.
The exact ink cartridge I needed, when I needed it. I looked all over the internet and this was exact codes from my original paperwork and the best price on the internet, with the best shipping prices. I'm very pleased!
I love this product.I think it has everything you would want it to have. You just have to learn how to use everything.What I like about it is you just have to touch to use.If this is what you are looking for then I highly recommend it.Also Amazon is great and also the place I bought it from was good.
The radar detector that was purchased came with it's own power cord, but this is an excellent extra to have just incase.
Took this on a cruise and listened to my tunes on the balcony - great sound and volume! Very compact and I like that it recharges the iPod too. These compact speakers are what I will take on vacations and anywhere else I want to share my tunes with others. I am not a sound/speaker expert, but the music sounded great to me!!!
Excellent product, as is specified so ... congratulations. Indeed the product is what I needed, and as well as I said look I found and sent in perfect condition
I bought this camera for my wife about a month ago, and she absolutely loves it. The 7.2 megapixels take great pictures, and she loves the built in settings on the picture button that allow for different picture settings. I would highly recommend it for anyone who isn't a professional photog.
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.
I would like to use the Linksys adapter with my Toshiba laptop. I have sometimes actually made the combo work. No other device in recent memory has caused me as much frustration as this adapter and my laptop which is now running Windows XP SP2.Range: I have had excellent results in my house, on my back deck, etc. I am using a T3 PDA which does not have the range that this adapter has, so it is always the limiting factor.Installation: I installed under XP and then after an unrelated machine wipe reinstalled under XP-SP2. Installing under SP2 is possible if you go to the website first, read the special instructions and follow their recipe. It is a technical pain the butt. It does work, however. Until...What's wrong: My device worked perfectly until I booted my computer away from the hub and bluetooth adapter. Since then, Bluetooth does not work. To get the bluetooth to work again, you have to follow the installation instructions for reinstalling the drivers, then it will work again, until the adapter is moved to another slot or fails to load.The promise of USB is that I can plug and unplug devices at will and everything will still work. This device requires reconfiguring the software every time you plug it in. I would gladly trade it for anything that did not have that problem.
I've had this camera for about 4 months, including one big vacation, and lots of picnics, parties, etc. with my 9 month old son. I've taken about 5,000 photos. I'm very happy with the performance of this camera.I upgraded from my old Olympus C-700-UZ, as a result of my wife's complaints that it didn't fit in the diaper bag. The Sony is definitely a convienient size.Negatives:--Memory Stick: not my favorite media, and not found in anything not made by Sony. For about $50 at Costco, I got a 256MB card which holds 100 pictures. A week later I got a second. My HP printer's built-in card reader won't read the Pro version of the memory stick, which means anything bigger than 64MB. I had to buy yet another card reader.--Poor flash range. The old Olympus did a better job with the flash at about 10', while the Sony generally comes out a bit dark there.--Bundeled software. It is darn near useless. It is the only place I can view the 16-frame burst mode pictures.Positives:--AA batteris. Not rechargable, but when you can easily get 1000 pictures off one pair of Energizer E2 Photo Lithiums ($5), why bother with a rechargable that runs out after a hundred or so? This is with the screen on all the time, and lots of flash photos. The secret to getting longer battery life: use the card reader to erase the pictures, not the camera (erasing flash memory uses lots of juice).--5MP sharp pictures. Most pictures are of my son and the things he does, so I probably couldn't tell you if there was any subpixel abberations or thermal noise affects, but my son is pretty darn cute in every picture.--Good Size. Fits comfortably in the hand. Sony's smaller twin to this just felt too thin to be comfortable.--Durable. I've thwacked it a couple times and it's shown no problems.--Video. Nice video capabilities. Does a better job than the Olympus. Will not allow changing zoom during a movie, and sometimes it will hunt around looking for focus at odd times during a recording.--Cool 16-frame burst mode. Takes 16 smaller pictures (640x480?) in under a second, and puts them together in one frame as a 4x4 array. It can play them back as a movie on the camera or with the bundeled software, but other programs just show the tiled picture.
I admit I really picked this model and brand because it is the same model as the one Jack Bauer uses on 24. Well I didn't use it to stop any terrorists, nor save the US in an epic way, but for my uses this thing is great. It's small enough to always slip into a pocket or a back pack, and the focus is crisp and clear. At night, the monocular is a little dim, it's simply too small to allow much light in. For simplicity, ease of use and quality of optics, I give this 4 stars out of 5. Great price too!
The PSC 100 case looks great plus it is very soft too. The pocket provides enough room for an extra memory card and battery. My only complaint is it adds a little too much bulk for your pocket. The case adds around 1/2 inch of thickness to the camera which is a lot considering the small footprint of the Elph. I can put up with the bulk for the added protection the case provides.
Product is exactly as advertised and easy to set up. Performance is o.k, but range is less than advertised in a home.
The router worked perfectly right out of the box. I would recommend using the Setup Wizard CD to easily configure the router based on your current Cable/DSL modem settings. Also bought the USB Wireless adapter (WUSB11 from Linksys) for the remote computer and it truly is plug and play. Great products and setup was a snap! Cudos to Linksys!
I've tried several of these devices and this is the ONLY one that I could find that works on Windows Vista. Installation was simple and it worked perfectly after the installation.
8 GB is huge, this one's price is awesome, it's class 6 so it's fast...Cons: noneI use it for pictures in my camera, but I can take it out and it works in my computer and TV. I highly recommend it.
exactly what I was hoping it would be and works great. Nice end connectors--much more secure than the usual flimsy unprotected connectors.
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.
For those of us with cameras that don't have a full frame sensor (this translates roughly to anyone who has "less" than a 5D in quality), this lens is a must. Why?-- the zoom range of this lens, combined with the 1.6 cropping factor on (many) cameras, means that the actual working range of the lens is pretty close to human perspective. That is, it looks like things look using your eyes :-)-- this particular lens is very fast at f/2.8, so low light situations are less painful.-- odd comment: the lens is a nice size for daily carrying. Nicely balances the camera, plenty of area to grip, but not too much that sticks out. Comfortable... which means you'll turn to it more.Lastly, I'm an advocate for engaging your subject whenever you can (though that's not always possible :-) With this as your daily carry lens, you'll be forced to walk right up to the people and things you're shooting. It forces you to engage, but still give you an opportunity to frame the shot with a lot of flexibility, since the zoom is pretty wide.
This product did not work with my HP Laserjet 5M. Contacted the supplier 24 hours ago and have yet to get a response. Enough said.
The kids really love using this mic with the PS2 Karaoke games. Works well.
It's silent! and that is so great since the other cooling fan I have is so loud I can't talk on the phone near it. This one is great.Quiet and keeps the laptop cool. Definately recommend!
The camcorder itself is reasonably user-friendly, compact and lightweight...but BEWARE!!! The software that comes with it is absolutely worthless if your computer isn't old as dirt! And don't expect any help from Hitachi - you'll never get a response from anyone. Many great memories are now going to be lost thanks to this joke of a camcorder/software package. We're going to sell this piece of junk and get a REAL camcorder from a REAL company like Sony.
Well, what a nice looking lens and convincing equivalent for a 50mm/1.4...... except for one thing : it was impossible to get right focused images, so to speak of sharpness is quite useless.I did send my lens to Sigma for repair but they simply denied the fact there's any problem with it !I had at this time a Canon EOS350D and an EOS450D and the problem was exactly the same with both cameras.In fact that lens simply focuses in front or behind the subject. I'm sure the optical quality is very good because by accident some pictures were rightly focused and they were really good. But about 90% of the pictures were simply totally unfocused.I was lucky the seller accepted to buy it back... with some discount :-(( .I did not take the risk to buy another one and chose instead a Canon 28mm 1,8 which finally suits me very well for a nice price.Except if maybe I was very unlucky I will recommend to stay away of that lens, if only because customers shall never accept to be treated as I was by Sigma.
It works! Its thiner, lighter and cheaper made than Fabarware & GE. Time will tell how long it lasts.
The Lowpro Rezo 50 is a well built pouch with a convenient pocket that can hold an extra pair of batteries and memory card. There is a flap that folds down over the top, reinforcing the zipper in securing the accessory pocket. The pouch can be secured to your belt with tight flap on the back held closed with ample Velcro and a safety snap. It comes with a removable neck strap as well.Unfortunately, the zipper for the main compartment can work itself open when the pouch is worn on the belt. This happened to me, and my camera came out of the pouch and fell onto the pavement.This flaw could have been eliminated if the manufacturer had attached the top flap in a way that allowed it to reinforce the zipper in securing the main compartment. As is, it only provides reinforcement for the accessory pocket - not much benefit in my opinion.Without this flaw I would give the bag four or five stars. But since the fundamental purpose of the pouch is defeated by this problem, I can't give it a good rating.
I wanted to get a decent start with a digital SLR, but for a hobby camera, I can't justify spending $1000 on one lens. This zoom lens gives me sharp results in good light, and passable but grainy results in low light. If you learn the strong and weak points of this lens and use it accordingly, you won't be disappointed. If you aren't willing to learn to work your lens, you probably won't be happy with the high-dollar ones, either. ;) This makes a good partner to the 18-55mm kit lens with the D-50.If you're up for spending the extra money, skip the other lenses and get the 18-200mm Nikkor for about $1000.Another good choice in this category is the 70-300mm Nikkor, also available on Amazon.
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.
Very well made filter. I usually use Nikon filters and am exceedingly happy with the quality of this one.No hesitations buying another B&H; filter, and like the feel of this one over some of my Nikons.
This little radio is exceptional for its size. Seems to have range beyond many other radios and it stays tuned in when carried in the pocket. For the price, this one would be hard to beat.
You will often hear others say that this lens is fun, and I totally agree with that. I may not know how to best use an ultrawide, but it has not stopped me from having fun with this lens.Distortion is a problem with any lens this wide, but there are ways to manage it. It's not your ideal lens for shooting people (although usable at the long end) but great for indoors, landscape and groups. It's also the only one where I can get usable shots shooting blind (just raise it over your head and shoot type of shots).My only regret is not getting this lens sooner. It's an expensive toy, but if you can afford it, you can take lots of fun shots with it.
Comes in handy for labeling file folders, shelving, miscellaneous cords, etc. It sticks and stays. Makes a quick job of most labeling needs.
This is one of the best GPS I have used. I have used a lot of different GPS but i found very convienient to use this GPS.This n&uuml;vi 360 looks very handy and small, full of great features. First, it offers you accurate GPS navigation, so you'll be able to get wherever you're going easily. But it also features Bluetooth technology, an MP3 player and more.In a nutshell go for it!!
If all you need is filter to protect your lens and you primarily shoot in the shade without any light sources, then this is the filter for you. I personally will be returning this filter and have already invested in a B+W coated filter which is significantly better. The Tiffen lens produced way too much ghosting and flaring with even the slightest hint of sunlight. The B+W lens worked perfectly, and all of my images came out beautifully. So the moral of the story is if you've got a decent lens and want to produce the best possible images, invest your money in a better filter. It really does make a big difference!
I received the SA5000 a few days ago from Amazon and right out of the box, have been very impressed. The headphones are extremely light, comfortable, with good build quality. The included metal stand is a GREAT touch, highly useful and I wish other manufacturer's would take a cue from Sony in this respect. On to the sound. In the past I have owned DT880, K701, and Grado 225 so I have a preference for detail and air over the common Sennheiser sound which has more weight in the bass but to me, loses out in terms of clarity. I prefer an accurate and neutral presentation which will allow me to hear the recording as accurately as possible. As a source and amp I am using the Apogee Duet which does very well with low impedence phones such as the SA5000.The SA5000 is extremely fast, detailed, and had good impact. Most of all, I find it neutral with a cool tint, as opposed to the Audio Technica AD2000 (another suberb headphone) which is neutral with a warm tint. The SA5000 absolutely crushes it (best in class) with fast music such as electronica and death metal; however, I also find it competent with most of the genres I've thrown at it. Highly recommended for those who like an open, fast, detailed presentation and have a decent source to match.
The device works very well accurate only takes time to learn to program it in about two weeks i was a pro
We were skeptical about this replacement option but for the price thought we'd give it a go. These cartridges are working like champs and for the price that is putting a smile on our face! If word gets out about how well these work HP better reconsider their pricing strategies for new cartridges.
The quality and size of the case is as advertised. The only downside is that between the description and the photos, the case does not accurately show ithe interior and I was somewhat surprised when the product arrived. All in all it is a quality product, but wish I had a better idea of what the interior looked like so that I might have considered other products.
I had asked for an Apple keyboard for Christmas several years ago (5 i think) but I received a Macally iKey slim keyboard instead. I have come to like this one. Although it doesn't have all of the controls keys of the Apple, it has a command key and the extended F keys, which are the most important to me. I like the low profile of the keys compare to the PC keyboards and don't have any problems using them. It loses a star because the USB ports are low powered (not sure if the apple keyboard is different though), the fact that it does not have all of the buttons of an Apple, and frankly doesn't look quite as cool as aluminum.
Needed to add some more drops at home & this switch was totaly painless. Plug it in & your done.
i had large floor speakers that took up too much room so i went with a smaller set of bookshelf speakers, well there went the bass that you have to have with movies and music. solution-get this sub, it is extremely easy to hook up and puts out more bass than you would belive for the size of it. i have it hooked to a pioneer vsx-d608 digital home theater reciever and a dvd player, wether i play cd's or a dvd movie it keeps right up. for $100 you can't complain about it's few shortcomings. if you are on a budget and want some very good bass very cheap then i reccomend you check this out.
This is a nice antenna just make sure it is close to a window or top story of home/business to get a signal.
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 purchased this item as the cost was very right for a 24 port switch. I plugged it in the day I received and have had no issues at all.
This product seems nice at first, but within a few hours one will discover that the Palm will not stay in the case. The bar that slides into the stylus slot is too small, and the device slips out in a purse or pocket. The little tabs meant to protect the buttons on the bottom then presses these buttons, turning on the Palm and wasting the battery. Not at all satisfactory.
The 1 GB cards are being phased out in the retail stores. I was very glad to find them available online.
This sharp-looking case fits my Coolpix L3 camera perfectly without adding a lot of bulk. The inner and outer pockets provide just enough storage space for 1 set of spare batteries and an extra memory card, which is all you should really need. If you're looking for a lot of storage for some reason, then this isn't the case for you.The price on Amazon for this genuine Nikon case was cheaper than many "generic" cases I found in the stores.Get this, you won't be sorry.
Ordered one new from B&H.; In the 1x mode the top light came on, no worries.Turned on the bottom setting of the switch, 2x, nothing. Neither light came on.Pitiful. Sending it back.
Have used several different CD's for buring audio CD's and this is by far the best, period. Soud is at least as good, as another reviewer noted, as a SACD and I would add perhaps better. That this has a estimated shelf life of 300 yrs is a big plus. bottom line, do not hesitate to buy these.
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.
This product has the same model ID as what is sold in the stores. However, it is a different product. The bad is design is the same, but it has a thinner frame to it and definitely not as heavy duty. I was Dissappointed in how this was sold
I must need to cut back on the coffee because I can't really see anything with this due to everything bouncing around. I do appreciate it's small size and relative affordability, but I'm questioning whether or not I'll ever get any good use out of it.
Works well, color is a little off, but that doesn't matter, price was right and was shipped fast, hasa good guarantee.
Item is as advertized. It comes with wall mounting brackets which can be used to mount the speakers and main unit to the wall. It works well and sounds pretty good for a small stereo. I have a Sirius receiver connected through the aux jack and it works and sounds good.
This was a great purchase I'm quite pleased. However if your computer lacks some graffic power you may need to move the pen a bit slower to avoid dot drawing a line. I don't use the mouse that came with the unit. The pen works very well and has a variety of nibs. I would buy another pad and pen.
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.
Item was far more capable with advanced enhanced capabilities than expected. Installation of hardware and software was easy. Built in user control over advanced features is quite impressive and very easy to use. Company offers support features for product in automatic update of software drivers. The price was very reasonable. Perfect compliment to updated speaker system by same company.
The case was a perfect fit for my Nikon L4 with enough room for an extra memory card and spare batteries.
Works very well once you figure out what you need to do.If you are using Vista, be sure to download new drivers.The instructions are pretty vague, but manageable. But it goes like this:1. Download the drivers from Dlink2. Install the drivers3. Plug in the phone adapter4. Finish the installation5. Open up Skype and tell it to use VOIP for both the MIC and the Speaker.(If you don't do this, you will not hear anything from the phone, you will just hear it through the computer.)The Dlink Adapter software takes care of the "+" sign you need to add when dialing a number in skype. Then you just pickup the phone and dial the normal 001-555-222-1234 or what ever number you want from the phone.If you dive a little further in skype you can assign speed dials to your contacts, this allows you to call your skype contacts that do not have skype phone number.Overall it the phone adapter works very, very well. I can tell no real difference between the quality of Skype using a headset or using a phone. Of course, it pays to use a good quality phone, not your grandma's hand me down cordless with a telescopic antenna.Reviewer Background Information:Gender: MaleAge: 34Education: Masters DegreeOther: 10 years experience in computer industry, 3 months using skype.
They took a little getting used to but now I love them. They are made just like the earplugs I use around woodworking equipment. I tried the foam ear pieces that others seem to like but after I got used to the rubber ones that come pre-installed that's all I use.
Love the camera however it does not work with windows xp. i've called, written rca over the past 9 months and its the same old story, &quot;we working on it.&quot; Guess i have a camera for sell. I will also start buying another name brand, rca has dropped the ball on this one. And if they do it ounce, they'll do it again.
Very good player, with all the features listed on the Amazon website. Battery life is good, playback sounds very good as well. However, if you are like me and read a review of this product on a certain tech website, and you were expecting Bluetooth, you will be disappointed since this player does not include it. The model that comes with bluetooth is the T9B, which doesn't appear to even be currently availabe in America. I can't really take a star off the product or from Amazon, since it was the mistake of the tech website and not Amazon. Still a very good MP3 player.
lowest price and work fine for my Frezzi lamp. Isn't a Frezzi lamp, but Work fine
Ordered this to make my XBOX 360 a little more portable.Was shipped fast and worked exactly for what I needed it for
I purchase this product. The memory card works in my phone, however the adaptor that comes with it was defective, therefore i cannot use it in my computer or any card reader. I called eek tech but they would not replace it. I paid about $4 in shipping for a $1 product. I will dispute the charges with mastercard and rate this product from this store to Zero.
I bought this remote to use with my 27" Panasonic CRT TV in the bedroom. The OEM remote lost button functions over time-just like the previous, more expensive Sony RM-VL900 I bought to replace it.The same thing has happened to this remote! I'm beginning to wonder if the TV is somehow the cause of this recurring problem. The main channel Up-Down buttons no longer work, so one cannot scan channels. The individual channel and PIP button still work, but only one of the PIP scan buttons function. The only way to surf is to bring up the PIP window, use the lone PIP scan button, then punch in each channel one wants to watch.I have a Universal MX500 for the main TV, and have had no problems whatsoever with it. Of course, it cost well over $100, and I just don't have that kind of $ nowadays. I'll just have to hope I can find an inexpensive remote that will maintain button function for more than a few months!
Considering the price, I was not expecting to receive a high-quality product. Thus, when I received the item, I was not impressed. Although it's not a perfect fit for my older-model Dell laptop, it does work. However, it does look easily breakable and I do not expect to be much of a deterrent to anyone even slightly determined.However, for my purposes, it works great and I have no complaints as I knew I would get something much like this.I would recommend this product to everyone who wants a cheap deal and is not expecting the best of quality.
Cons: 1. Unfortunalty I am going to have to exchange this product for a new one, due to several "blank" pixels on the left side of the frame after the frame has been on for a few hours.2. I was very disappointed in the instructions for using the frame. There is pretty much no instructions as to how to put your pictures on it, you need to know how to navigate your own computer once you have plugged in your frame. The software that comes with the frame has nothing to due with uploading pictures to it, which was a bit confusing.Pros: 1. You can download songs to the frame that will play during a slideshow, plays videos, and the picture looks great!2. You can upload pictures into different files and change the groups of pictures that change.3. The frame gives you a lot of control for your own preferences. I love that you can have it automatically turn on and off at a certain time to save energy. The remote control is great!4. Lots of options for veiwing! Great picture!
All of my lenses have one of these little keepers on them. It's simply a must-have to keep the caps out of trouble. I've lost a cap or two without a keep and these hold up under tough conditions.
I did alot of research on plasma televisions, based on my research and my previous Panasonic purchases, I decided to get this television even after reading about its' issues. BAD CALL on my part. There are a series of seven red dots that are the sole lights that currently emit from the television. Panasonic is arranging for a service call but I am very concerned that this television will continue to have problems. Can anyone provide me with some comfort on the future of this television? Will Panasonic (if prodded) refund the purchase price?
The title says it all: Quickly shipped, item as described. I've already used them, and my CD-to-CD copier didn't flinch.
Unfortunately these headphones were very painful for me to wear --- within a half hour my right ear was killing me. The sound was decent and they looked good but they were just to painful to wear.
Wonderfully easy to use! The photos are perfect every time, with absolutely no blurriness. I highly recommend this camera - what a bargain for the price!
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.
Great value for the price. I needed text-to-speech so I would not have to take my eyes off the road. This gps works great. I only wish that the volume could be made to go louder than it does as I don't think it can be heard clearly over the car radio.
Sony has put out some great products. This one is no different. This dvd player played dvds that skipped in other players in the house. It's great for playing cds on and it's sleek design is a definite plus.
I PURCHASED MY W10 2 YEARS AGO, TOGETHER WITH THE SILICONE CASE (NOT IN GOOD SHAPE ANYMORE) AND 2 EXTRA CHEAP BATTERIES (STILL WORKING JUST FINE), SINCE THEN IT HAS TAKEN GOOD AND SOMETIMES EXCELENT PICTURES AND VIDEO IN ALL KIND OF WEATHER, RAIN, COLD, HOT, OVER AND UNDER WATER, IN USA, MEXICO, VIETNAM, LAOS, CAMBODIA, PHILIPINES, THAILAND, MALASIA, INDONESIA, PERU AND IS GOING BACK TO CHINA AUGUST 31TH, WHAT ALSE CAN I SAY...
I love this product !I got it to improve my home theater. Also, I purchased a new Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH. Both products work excellent!Bose's sound is amazing! Easy to set up. Easy to use. I selected the Bose UB-20B Wall/Ceiling Bracket to install the speakers. Uff very easy as well. The speaker cables is long enough, however, I decided to cut them to reduce management cable.About the Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, a lot of features. Need some time to understand them, but It is a very important investment for any home theater. THX certification, Zone 2 (with video), support iPhone/iPod Touch (with video), etc. The Auto-Room Calibration allows me to set up the Bose speakers easy and at right levels.
I purchase this camera after months of researching camera brands, prices, etc. I couldn't be happier with this camera. The shutter speed is fast, the picture quality is excellent. I have never had a blurry picture. True, nighttime action shots are a bit grainy, but I consider that to be a minor trade-off for such high quality pictures otherwise. The camera housing is sturdy and has a good heft to it.
This product works exactly as advertised.... be sure to follow the directions and charge the transmitter/battery for the full 24-36 hours though. I stopped after about 20 hours and ran into problems with inconsistent remote performance. When I switched to the 2nd battery (that did charge the whole time), the remote worked perfectly.Great product!!!
Awesome computer! Guys at computer upgrading store were amazed at its "huge cooling system"! aka... great for games too!
I ordered this so I could run with my iPod. It works well, but the iPod is in my back, and I have to set the volume ahead of time. But it works well while running, and keeps my iPod from getting messed up.
I am learning; I am learning. I paid $40 for the FAX machine and now I pay $35 for the ink cartridge. What a system. They are smarter than I am. As of today, I'm in and I think I will continue until the machine fails (and/or I need to buy another ink cartridge), but for sure, let new FAX machine buyers, beware. The ink cartridge is indeed a major cost of operation (dare I say, 100%).I saved the old cartridge and will investigate the systems available to refill it myself. Yeah, that sounds like fun. I wish my wife would do it for me.
Threads fit well, seems clear, and will do its job protecting my camera lens. I wish all things were so simple.
I paid two dollars and it worked better than the one originally came to purchase. This is now my "#!" and the other is its backup!
I bought two of these to take to Hawaii and use in my Nikon D40X. Both worked perfectly and arrived on time.
Backpack is really nice. It can hold a lot of weight. As there are multiple compartments, its pretty nice and organized.
I bought this system about a year ago after hearing it side-by-side to a Bose Lifestyles home theater system. The audio clarity and performace of this home theater easily performed on-par with, if not better than, the Bose system. This combined with the convenience of a 5-disc changer, good on-screen controls, and a well-designed remote controll, makes it a great overall value.As for the complaints: This system DOES NOT have additional Dolby Digital inputs, this means you cannot hook your digital cable or satilite systems to it and get true surround, you can hook up for stereo on simulated surround though. Another complaint is that it does not work with CD-R/RW's (at least not the revision that I have, they may have fixed this in the more recent versions). And my final complaint is that the speaker wire is built straight into the speaker enclosures, this means you will have to splice new wire on if the provide wiring is not long enough. It also means that you cannot add a heavier guage wire to the system to increase performance.That being said, I still love this system. For the amount of $$$ that I spent on it, it easily was worth it, and I will buy another Panasonic when the time is right.
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 have been using these cases for years to carry my cell phone and camera. They protect the contents nicely and are easy to use, but the velcro loop side wears out (thus I took off one star). for cell phone use (where access is frequent) the velcro lasts between one and 2 years. the rest of the case would last much longer. Perhaps it is not genuine velcro. Despite that, they are otherwise so good I keep buying replacements.
The 8GB SDHC arrived on the last day of promissed in the original package. I installed it in my Canon camera and stated to shoot pictures it's realy great to have this SD card in my camera I can now shoot more pictures and videos for a very long time.
I loooove the small size! Because of that, it gets more use. HOWEVER, had to send it for repairs 3 months after I bought it. Warranty covered the expense, (but not the shipping), and I'm afraid of the next time it will break, since the warranty has now run out. I would recommend some other brand with a better repair history. I don't recommend purchasing extended warranties, since it's damn near impossible to make them pay.
Well, I was looking for a great piece of hardware that was portable, not really a machine I could take on a jet plane during a travel, but something I could carry around college for presenting my final thesis.Since I'm also a big games fan I wanted something powerful enough to run the latest games around. I searched around and I this one, it is clearly the most powerfull HP Notebook (at least up to Jan-2004). Since the reviews on the HP Compaq nx9010 were so bad I wanted my money to be well invested. Well, I can tell you now that it was well worth the price.The zd7030US THE best notebook on the market for that price. It's 128megs GForce 5600 GO is enough to let's you play even Unreal Tournament 2004 with FULL quality and with 1024x768 graphics, with no slowdowns, and its DVD player let's you burn and watch DVD movies in full WIDESCREEN. The Windows Media center also adds a lot of value for its TV Tuner and Video Capturer, also the remote control makes this a great 17'' HI Def TV.The software bundled's not something to talk too much about the basic Norton AV 2003 and MS Works, and some little applications for multimedia like Musicmatch and WinDVD.Off course sadly it has its downs, the low speed BUS on the motherboard and the Hard Drive really is an terribly crude paradox for the whole design on the machine, hurting a bit the performance on the loading of some aplications (like games and other multimedia), the DVD+R limits the work with only +R dics, the low bettery life and the loud noise of the 2 fans also are some really minor details on the whole package.Overall this Notebook is something more; it has all the things a Desktop PC has to offer with the portablity it can bring. (Great for making fast LANs for Battlefield or UT2004 on a friends house).
Why doesn't this description tell how long the cord is? Thats kinda important. When using the treadmill at the gym they have TVs well my regular earbuds doesn't reach and allow comfortable movement. Need more info.
Excellent popcorn. As easy as the microwave bags with none of the unpronounceable ingredients. Just popcorn.
I got these headphones to use on a 15 hour plane ride to Europe. The sound quality (including bass) is way better than the iPod headphones as long as they fit well in your ears. If there is even the slightest leak, the sound will be total crap, but once you have them properly inserted they sound absolutely wonderful. Don't expect tooth-rattling bass from these or ANY pair of small headphones. Only speakers can deliver that.They block outside noise as well as a good set of earplugs, maybe a little better. With these I was able to listen to music on a plane with the same volume setting I use at home. A small amount of low-rumble from the plane gets in, but there's no way to avoid that even with electronic noise canceling. If you wear them on a plane, remember not to put them in till your ears stop popping after take off, and pull them out when the plane starts to come down. Otherwise the air pressure changes can hurt!I think these are better than electronic noise canceling headphones because the electronic ones only block lower frequencies so you can still hear people talking babies crying...etc. These block ALL sound equally, just like earplugs. Not to mention they are cheaper, don't need batteries and take up less space in your bag than a pack of gum.The only drawback to them is that because they block out all sound, if you want to talk to someone you do have to take them out (or the person will have to really yell). I'd also be careful using them on a bicycle or walking busy streets, because you won't be able to hear ANYTHING that's going on around you. In an office, you won't be able to hear your own phone ringing even if it is right next to you.
This is the cheapest memory card I've seen (with 8GB). Works perfect! Holds all I want and more!
This is the second Transcend card I have purchased on Amazon. I got a 2GB card a couple of years ago, and I have been so pleased that I knew what to get this time. I noticed some negative reviews on this particular card, so I was a little concerned, but I have been just as pleased with this 4GB card. I have found these cards to be reliable, fast and a great value.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this. I wanted something small that had a radio and enough memory to hold the music I needed while I ran. I also wanted to be able to expand the memory if necessary. While the case may not be of the best quality (I don't think it would survive more then a drop or two) and it lacks an armband, it is without a doubt the best player for the $$$. My only complaint is that the software is very restrictive, but since it is software, that can be fixed. After owning it for about 2 months I do not know how I managed without it. I take it just about everywhere I go.Overall I am very happy with it and have not regretted the purchase once!
I'm very happy with this cable, it works exactly as it should. It's from a well-known, long-standing manufacturer (Belkin), I've used many of their products, and this cable was available at a great price, I'm very happy with it.
I bought this adapter for a trip to Nigeria and it works perfectly. I have had no issues so far. In fact, I'm currently using it to charge my laptop as I write this review. Highly recommended!
This SDHC card rocks!! Great price for extreme speed and capacity. Works great in my Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera at burst speeds. Pictures download fast on computer.
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!!.
I bought this for a netbook I had, and I wanted to share my Verizon Wireless Broadband card between that and my Mac. Unfortunately I had an Expresscard version of the card and the netbook had no slot. But I am glad I found this adapter as now I can share it between both computers. I had to go through the install again on the netbook to make sure it recognized the Expresscard and also since it's connecting through USB, it only gets the slower Verizon broadband connection versus the fastest which is achievable directly through Expresscard. But who cares - now I can be wireless anywhere!
The Bluetooth device working amezing fast,no mistakes.After install the bluetooth software included on the CD-ROM- Ready to surf.
I use this bag pack to carry my laptop and ipad and it does not look to big. It serve my purpose.
I would have wanted to know if Amazon.com is an authorized B+W dealer. I would have wanted to know if Amazon.com sells grey market merchandise. I would have wanted to know if The filter I purchased is grey market. The filter I received from Amazon is a very different color than my other B+W UV filters. I don't purchase filters from Amazon.com any more. I am looking very carefully into who sells grey market and who doesn't. Jean
I ordered the Epson ink cartridge and it does not register in my Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer! I ordered 3 different color ink cartridges and this is the only one that does not work. Unfortunately I can not print without 1 cartridge and I have a deadline to meet for a client. The price may be a little more inexpensive that purchasing it in the store, but this has not been convenient for me at all. Now I have to try to hunt a local store down that may have this ink in stock.Epson 79 Light Magenta Claria Hi-Definition Ink Cartridge for Stylus Photo 1400
Finally, the perfect signal.We previously purchased the Terk SIR6 Outdoor Antennae to improve the signal to our Sirius radio. We live in a low area on heavily wooded property so the signal can be temperamental. The Terk Sir-EXT50 I/O Extension Kit allowed us to place the antennae up on the roof. Now even in bad weather we have great reception. On most days we tune in to the full TEN bars on the signal meter. Now we are more Serious about our Sirius than ever.tml
This is the way to go I have just borrowed it from somebody and am wanting to get one myself it is very self explanetory and very easy to use with countdown to show how far the dvd is done Great buy
Great price point, video quality is up there. If you are on a budget go for it.
I've been looking for a wireless transmitter to play music and various sounds from my laptop through either my Mackie monitors in my room, or the sound system in the living room.Oddly enough, there isn't much out there that meets this rather simple requirement. Most products seem to require you to only play sounds from certain software (such as iTunes, or MusicMatch). A device that plugs into your soundcard is unusually rare, unless you went for an FM transmitter which I've had bad experiences with in the past (although, I've only ever tried cheap ones).I almost went for the Logitech solution, but the vendor software and reports of incompatibility worried me, although I liked the idea of the USB connection over a stereo jack link to my soundcard headphone socket.I took a chance on this little gizmo from CTA and was really surprised. Information on the web about this item seems almost non-existant which made me more wary, but it had the exact features I wanted and was cheap enough to give it a shot, but expensive enough to make me think it might actually work.Even when it came, the rather blurred font labelling the ports increased my skeptiscm. My mood was lifted to find that everything you need, including cables to get it working was included.The receiver, is a very small aluminium box with a dainty little arial as pictured. It connects to a rather discrete lump-in-a-cord-design power pack. A mini 3.5mm stereo jack is the output which connects to your amp, or powered speakers. It has a blue LED that tells you when a connection to a the transmitter has been found. (a note, there are 16 channels which you can select from to avoid interference, although I didn't need to despite the 50 or so wireless networks in my apartment block).The transmitter looks exactly the same, except in addition to a 3.5mm stereo jack it has a type B USB port which I wasn't expecting. Essentially what you have when you connect this is an external sound card connected via USB which should result in better sound quality than connecting it via an analog cable (a cheap analog cable if you use the one provided).Despite the advantages of a USB connection, I would rather keep it simple and get the thing working before I tried that. So, I went for the 3.5mm stereo jack (this config requires the transmitter be also plugged into a power pack, not something I liked, but I guess long term it's better than batteries).Amazing!! Music was coming from my montiors!! Not just any music. Good fidelity music with a fairly low noise floor!! I was amazed. This thing works, and it works rather well. It certainly wasn't as good as a good quality cable, but for a wireless device it was pretty good considering how terrible FM transmitters are. The only annoying thing was it seemed to attenuate the signal quite a lot, but not so much I ran out of headroom.I decided to try the USB cable. PnP it says in the manual. I was skeptical again...what no driver disk to try when Windows inevitably can't find my device??Damn. It was right! XP recognised the device as a sound card almost instantly and I started streaming music again to my speakers. It was so easy this thing could have been made by Apple.The attenuation problem disappeared so dramatically I was reaching for the volume control in a hurry! The quality also seemed much better also. Figures, since the cables that ship with the device are probably pretty terrible. But I feel that the problem is actually the device encoding the analog signal into a digital format which it sends via the 2.4GHz transmitter which the receiver then has to turn back to analog again. I'm not sure what magic exactly happens in the transmitter, but there is still some quality loss somewhere in the chain even using USB, but only noticible if you really listen for it (in my case I could only hear the slight noise when there was no music being sent from my laptop).The slight hissing problem was also pretty much fixed by playing with the arials. I have a feeling my wireless network (802.11g) was interferring with the signal since they use the same frequency band.Overall, I give this 5 stars. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and it does it well. A better hi-fi version would be nice, but at this price that seems most unfair to ask for. I have a feeling if my stereo had fairly standard speakers there would be no noticiable difference in fidelity at all. Considering I have pretty good quality studio monitors and can still use this without resorting back to my trusty cable is pretty darn impressive.Why there aren't more products on the market that do what this does really suprises me. Everything seems geared around playing media files etc, but nothing that just plays what you hear on your computer through a remote sound source.As you can probably tell, I'm really happy with this product.
Was Very Disapointed with these Cases.They were very chealy made. Of the whole case, there were at least 30 or more that were broken or so cheaply made they broke after they were opened and closed not more than two or three times. Most of the time just opening them the first time, the clips snaped off and the case wouldn't stay closed.I had purchased this box for back up stock and had it for three months or more before I opened it, so I couldn't return it.
This little player sounds great. I bought it along with a docking station for my daughter's birthday. The Zen V plus holds lots of music and I can use it with the music subscription service I have.
This bag is great! *very well made, not too big not too small. Good strongclip closure, and it has feet on the bottom. Shoulder strap is padded and non slip, very comfortable to carry, and access. I use if for my FZ18and a smaller extra cam,and lots of accessories, I like a bit of extra room.it's also weather proof. Thrilled with this purchase. this bag would be perfect for an SLR and a couple of lenses. Interior is divided into threesections, which you can totally adjust with the velcro edged dividers.
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.
We got this card at a very low price brand new. Holds very many pics and lots of video, but it does take a while to store a pic after taking one with our camera (olympus 740). We just wish it was a bit faster.
I got my iLuv dock yesterday and I was satisfied beyond my expectations, the quality of the sound is great, all the complementary features such as dual alarm - adjustable light dimmer - date of the day - etc. work smoothly. I dont know as in the other reviews how its gonna be in a couple of weeks but so far I'm entirely satisfied.
Worked well....until the unmanned aircraft crashed...no fault of the lens. It met the needs of the system and the customer.,
The in the ear head phones are awesome i am so glad that i got them and the sound can be adjusted on the cord and that is really neat.So if your looking for something lightweight and awesome check this one out.
My previous CDRW (pacific xxxx) have about 20% fail rateI was about to buy the Sony 40x12x48 one while I saw this Philipsone with the same priceSo I think, well, Philips is the inventor of the CD, they must make good product in this field.It has 4mb buffer (Sony has 2mb)It burns fast (burn one CD in &lt; 3 minutes)Fail proof (even you accidentaly eject the source CD ...)seemless: For some music CD doesn't have "gap" between trackslike broadway musicals, this is perfectNever burn a bad CD, yet (I tried 22 CDs)Runs not as hot as my previous drive5 star recommended !!
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.
It is great for the new camera i just bought. Shipping was fast, and the price was excelent.
Product arrived on time and in great condition. Would definitely order this again from Amazon / the supplier.
Excellent Camera. Very good pictures. Worth the money spent.
For the movie-maker on a tight budget, this gadget will do the job and do it well. The software can be finicky, as it won't recognize another Flip camcorder and will crash, forcing you to retrieve the video straight from the camera's internal folders. The video quality is top-notch, but if you're looking for HD or advanced video editing, you might want to save a few extra hundred and get a more professional camcorder. Also, do not record any lengthy clips as they will not transfer to your computer; keep them down to a few minutes at most. No memory cards or tapes needed, it's a handy tool needing only 2 AA batteries. For more versatility, as in a short tripod, an action mount, or an underwater case, you will need to put a few more dollars into the Flip Ultra.A great camcorder for the price.
Finally, there is hope our there for quality single cd player receivers at an affordable price
I was actually expecting--though I'm uncertain of why I was--some sleek, beautiful Apple creation; however, this was a generic rendition of Apple's product, but it works the same IF NOT BETTER! I can charge my EVO, iPhone, iPod and so much more and I didn't even break the bank. If you need one--GO GET ONE!!! :-)
This is the second B + W UV Haze filter that I have purchased, my other is a 67 mm. I have purchased less expensive filters in the past, but since I have been using the B + W filters I have seen a great improvement in the quality of the photos that I take. This is do I am sure to the quality of the glass that is used to make the B + W filters and the manufacturing process. I have read time and again "why purchase an expensive lens and then put a cheap piece of glass in front to it", I totally agree. I would strongly recommend these filters.
The filter fits perfectly and is optically perfect. Great deal getting it with the Canon EF-S lens. Received promptly, no problems!
I've only had mine for about 3 days, but I'm already hooked. I created an MP3 CD-R disk with 128 random tunes ripped at 128 kbps and they all sounded great. In most cases, I couldn't tell the difference between the mp3 tracks and the original audio CD tracks.A couple of things. 1) I've read complaints about it returning to the beginning of the disk when you stop it, but mine will stay where I stopped it as long as I don't hold down the stop button. 2) When trying to navigate through the display, I couldn't get past song 56. I had to select song 56 and then go back into nav mode from there. ?? It could be that my disk was funky. 3) The dancing man has to go. 4) Most of what's on the display is unintuitive and I had to read the online docs to find out what it was trying to tell me. In general, the display could be improved, hence my not giving it 5 stars. I would like to see future versions implement a 2-line or 3-line display with slightly smaller characters (so you could fit more text on the screen at a time) for which users could choose what is displayed on each line. It's a pretty cool toy though.
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 ordered this on Nov. 19th and as of Dec 23rd, I still haven't received it. I'm going to cancel the order. The guy who was supposed to send it (not amazon) was difficult and had all kinds of reasons why he couldn't just mail it. Not a good experience.
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.
I purchased this headset to use with Skype and used a previous Amazon review to make my purchasing decision. I have to say that I agree whole-heartedly that this headset is a great value. I've also used it to create some online video tutorials and the sound quality from the mic is excellent. And for Skype? My Mom always says I sound great!
I'm highly pleased with this product, I've previously used a radio transmitter but never again! The sound quality is great, the price is very reasonable too. In fact I've recommended this product to all of my fellow ipod owners and I'm planning on purchasing two more! Get this asap!!!
Well , I finally wore out my thirteen year old 'Tiger' keyboard.The Saitek is solid, as in, It never moves. I have a heavy hand when typing so that is a plus.The key tension is about average, as some are to light and some to heavy.I do alot of night work and like to turn down the lights in the office, that was my motivation for buying this keyboard.It's lighting is good and even, not spotty, as in too few few lights.It has purple,blue and red lights, you choose one color and the whole key board turns that color.Blue is my favorite so far and the easiest to see. Red I don't like and the purple, i havent really tried yet.I like the rheostat dimmer, so you can control it's brightness.It also has a handy mute button for sound, I can reach it quickly when the phone rings.I Recommend it. It was a little pricey, but i wanted the night lighting, so I am happy.Pastor Brian HowardNew Water FellowshipSumner, Wa. 98390
I really like these speakers! I bought with a Yamaha receiver, a PlayStation3 (for the blueray capability) and a Samsung TV. They feel like being in a theater. I especially like listening to Blueray HD cd's. The sound feels like you're at a live performance only better,because it's perfectly balanced and mixed. I will recommend these speakers to anyone who asks. The subwoofer is so deep and and profound that after balancing my speakers with the microphone and calibration tones that are provided with the speakers that I actually turned them down by 6 db because the resonance was too intense for me :)
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.
I bought this filter to protect my Fuji X100.. it works as expected, and the MRC helps with solar flares etc..
These disks are slow and freeze up alot. Most of the time they dont work with any roxio/nero programs. Buy verbatim dvd+r dl and if u guys have ne image scribe dvd+r dl info or dvd+rw dl email me at snitbender@msn.com!!!
This product states that it is "designed for all iPods with dock connectors", but that is not true at all. This will not work with the current iPod Classic models. Please don't be fooled by Amazon's false advertising.
I purchased this kit some 8 months ago, and have been really ABUSING them, since I installed them on my media center PC, a machine that is on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week downloading videos and other files from the Internet; I also use said computer to watch movies on a Sony LCD Bravia TV. For the record, the motherboard I used is an Abit AB9Pro with a Core 2 Quad Q6600 and a Xogis GeForce 8400GS. Perhaps this RAM's reliability depends on the system it is installed on.
This is the most comfortable trackball I have ever used. The ball glides so smoothly that it's hard to tell whether you're moving it or if it's moving on its own. There is never any strain on my wrist, even after hours of continuous use.
This is a great RCA cable, great build and not as clunky as other 'premium' cables can be. Its great for use on hi-fi and home cinema equipment, but not so much for PA or DJing. Indeed, the beefy gold-plated connectors are so good that they are not compatible with RCA out / ins on mixers or Digital Vinyl System soundcards, like the Rane SL 3 or the Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ. They fit, but the sound is flimsy, I guess its because the cable needs not only good contact on the pin, but also on those fat gold-plated connectors. So if you're looking for high-quality RCAs for DJing needs, be advised they are no good on the Audio 8!
This made travel to Ireland simpler than expected. If all you need to plug in is electronic devices, they usually can handle 120/240V and you don't need a converter - just this adapter. Look on the device and it will tell you. But don't plug your wife's curling iron directly into it.
I bought this unit as it was highly reccommended by a computer service person. But, I wish I had these reviews first.I installed the unit this last week end and by Sunday night I wish it had come with an accessory sledge hammer. I would have used the hammer on the unit.At best this machine is in "beta" form and selling it for full retail price is unfair. TO say the least the software is "clunky" and difficult to use. All of the comments of problems in the other reviews are applicable here.I had 4 specific problems and when I got to talk to tech support today I was told to update the firmware and that should solve the problems. If they update the firmware to solve problems you know that many users are complaining.The instruction book is poorly translated from Chinese to English and therefore hard to understand. Even their website has grammer mistakes.THe VHS part in no where as good as the 4 year old Sony that it replaced. Some of the functions ( such as rewind) sound as if it were a thrashing machine.I am sorry I bought the unit, but you never really know how it works until you set it up and use it.A good VHS player ( like my old Sony) and a separate DVD recorder are a better bet.I don't reccommend buying this unit.
Sturdy construction and a deep massage. Actually the high setting is too much for some people and they have to back off a notch or two.
If you have an HD tv, this is the one for you. All my DVD's look HD-unless they are so old that they were originally on film. There is no way I am going to get rid of the hundreds of DVD's I already have to purchase the new HD players. I have two of these OPPO players, and they play my DVD's in 1080i. You only have to press the HDMI button on the remote once, to set it up, before you play your first dvd on it, to get it to the 1080i mode. The company has real people to help you when you call. They are the best.
If you have a need to control a remote control that is in a hidden location or another room, the Next Generation Remote Control Extender is the product for you. Once you get it properly aligned with the device, the extender works great with no hassle. What a life changer it can be.
I'll admit, that when I first saw this device I was skeptical. It looked like another big piece of consumer electronic junk that I had to lug around with me. However I quickly changed my mind.The sonic impact is relatively small making it easy to pack in a suitcase or backpack. Its batteries last for 5 hours so you can take it on a weekend trip somewhere without the charger. It holds the Ipod nicely inside, and it has a somewhat ruggidized exterior... you don't have to treat the sonic impact like you treat your ipod.However the biggest surprise was the sound quality. Normally from battery operated units this small sound quality is complete crap. Not this one though. Its better then most clock/cd radios and certainly better then most portable audio gadgets. The treble is good and clear, however it is no replacement for a real stereo. The bass is miniscule and if you turn the volume up past quiet-room-listening you can hear clipping. Its best place is bringing it with you for your hotel room, camp trip, friends house, or car ride. If you play it in anything larger then a living room, don't expect the sound to carry.My main complaint is that it isn't more durable. I would be a bit afraid of bringing this to the beach for fear of getting sand in it. I also wouldn't want to get it wet. Also, the ipod rests in the center of the unit. Even though this is stylish it seems a bit precarious.Overall I have yet to see a better portable ipod player then the Sonic Impact. If you're looking for an easy portable stereo with half-decent sound, then this can't be beat.
Apart from just generally being much smarter to have a switch for each appliance so you don't have to unplug and all your stuff is always "ready to go", the genius bonus here is that one socket is not controlled by either an individual switch or the master switch (which turns off all the others). This mean I can leave my freezer plugged in, secure in the knowledge that it cannot be accidentally turned off.
Buying this item was a big mistake.I was thinking that barska is a USA manufacturing binocular. But when I get it I realize that is Made in China. Its really so lousy production. Markings on binocular are fading when u touch with finger after few times. Eye cups have no enough distance so, when you look, your to eyelash touching to lenses and dirty. At the end it effects viewing quality.After every look I have to clean lenses, I really have no long eyelashes :).But the biggest problem was after few look, it's zoom control starts not to manage both lenses. I mean, One lens zooming, the other is not. Its beacuse of barska's weak zoom control switch. It was totally a mistake to buy this product. But luckly Amazon was so kindly to accept returning product. I m not living in USA, (the reason I bought barska from amazon, it was 4 times expensive here), I have paid additional postal fees to get that problem barska product, but still was cheaper than buying from where I live. Anyway. When I contact with AMAZON for returing, They were so kindly, Amazon paid me all my postal fees (international fees too) . I m so sad to buy this product. But so happy to buy it from amazon. Amazon is really working so professional. Thanks to amazon.I really recommend everybody NOT to buy BARSKA Product.(if its Made in China)
This product works as advertised. Sufficiently quiet (quieter than the laptop itself ), but I'm not sure if I can give 5 stars, because I haven't tested other models so can't compare.I'd like to point out one interesting point of this product:If you need just USB 1.x, you only have to plug one USB port. Connect the 'USB IN' port (instead of the 'POWER' port) to the computer USB. That way, the 4 USB ports and the 2 fans all work fine, with only one USB cord between the lapcool4 and the laptop. You don't have to feed the 'POWER' port. So this thing works very fine as a 'docking station', with all my USB devices plugged to the back of the lapcool4. With ONLY ONE USB cord to the computer.But I heard that if you need USB 2.0, it actually needs more power, so this setup won't work. The same is true if you need the card reader. And if your computer doesn't have USB 2.0, this thing will never work as USB 2.0.
The Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator was my first venture with a basic GPS device, having recently traveled with someone using both an expensive Garmin model (>$700) and a very inexpensive Holux unit (&lt;$60). Although the expensive Garmin unit offered a vast array of options and impressive image quality, I was also impressed with the basic navigational functions of the inexpensive unit. So I split the difference and bought a low-mid entry level device with bluetooth capability. I am very satisfied with the service that the Garmin nuvi 360 provides ... simple, accurate navigational assistance. The bluetooth option is straight forward and syncing with my LG phone was simple enough ... however, after a couple of days I decided that the quality of using the Garmin nuvi 360 as a hands-free cell phone intermediate was really not what I needed. Again, the Garmin nuvi 360 does what I was looking for in a GPS device ... simple, accurate directions. As a Macintosh OS user, it is also encouraging to see that Garmin has initiated an active participation in developing accessory software for updating, annotation and customizing your GPS device's content. Be sure to check out the Garmin Bobcat (transfer waypoints, tracks, routes from Mac to Garmin device), Garmin POI Loader (load custom points of interest in your Garmin device), and Garmin Communicator Plugin software applications for the Mac.
This is a great camera for the beginner. 3.2MP is plenty for the type of pictures I take. What little set up is quick and easy. Someday I'm going to read the manuel. Buy a bigger chip. I picked up a ScanDisk Ultra II. 1GB. It holds over 1700 post card shots and I can plug it directly into the USB port on my Mac. It also acts as a backup for my hard drive.
Ugh. I read all the reviews but decided to buy it anyway. I am building a new gaming machine and wanted a wireless laser mouse to replace my aging Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0. First off, the mouse is a bit expensive. Amazon did have the best price around. Second it lacks a second thumb button. It also feels like a bowling ball and my hand became clamy. Finally the scroll wheel is huge and hard to click. I use the scroll wheel button a lot in Firefox. I've never used a Logitech mouse and thought this one would be it. But no. I really didn't want a Microsoft mouse as I have issued with the company. I use a Kensington Bluetooth mouse on my Power Mac G5 and it works fair at best.Anyway after using the Logitech for all of 10 minutes on Christmas morning, I packed it back up and printed off an Amazon return label. I returned to my local retailer on the 26th to try the mice again and just ordered the Microsoft wireless laser 6000. Again Amazon had the best price by far. I know I know...Microsoft.
I don't know if I would call myself an audiophile, but I love listening to music. I can't tell you about rolled-off highs or muddy mids but I can tell you that these earphones sound much better than any others I've listened to. I've had the Sony EX-51s (comparable to the EX-71's) and the buds that come with the iPod, and a pair of Sony earbuds (MDR-E828), and an assortment of other "cheapy" type of ear and headphones.These are worth the money. They reproduce accurate sound and don't need a lot of power. You will hear details that you previously missed with inferior 'phones.These are canalphones. This means you insert the end into your ear canal. They do not seem uncomfortable, to me anyway, but you might have to get used to them. If you don't get a proper fit then the sound will be marred. The sound depends upon a good seal inside your ear canal, so it's helpful that Shure gives you some alternate silicone and foam sleeves to customize your fit. Take the time to try out the different sizes if they don't fit well or sound wrong. And, read the manual to learn how to fit them into your ear properly.Once you get them fitted and learn to use them, you will be in love. I use them daily at night when I'm falling asleep. They are so comfortable that I can actually lie on my side while listening to them! I also use them mowing the lawn. However, the sound isolation is so complete that when your music is playing, even at a low volume, you will NOT hear anything else. So, be forewarned. Do not wear these if you need to hear what's going on around you (like driving or bike riding). My wife gets mad sometimes because she has to visually get my attention when I'm in the yard.Overall I'm very happy with these earphones; so much so that I'm considering buying the more expensive Shures sometime in the future. I recommend these earphones highly. If you love listening to music and want to hear all of it, then the Shure E2c earphones are for you.
With a 55 Micro and a PK13 extension (recommended option) it cuts off part of the image. It also swivels where you have to keep adjusting it so it doesn't go off vertical. It works but it's embarrassing to say this is made by Nikon.
The Zyron Creative Station is a must have tool for crafters and especially, photographers. With my recent "laminate/magnet" cartridge, I created fridge magnets using a group photo of a group of Giants baseball friends taken during a recent World Series game. It is a treasured memento for all. Very easy to use, no waste. If there is a very short magnet strip left, keep it to use for smaller projects. My next project uses 5 x 7 photos, laminated (another cartridge refill), and made into notebooks for small gifts.
This humidifier is fantastic! The low speed is super quiet; on high speed it is quick to bring up the percentage of humidity in the room; it is very easy to clean and refill; it is very nice looking; and I especially like the large green light that indicates that it is on. I keep a small 6 inch clip-fan near it to ensure that a large volume of air reaches its air intake, and to help dissipate the humid air out of the discharge. I recommend to clean the water container, the inside of the base tray, and the filter at least every other refill. That way no slim or mineral deposits will inhibit its use, plus no harmful bacteria will breed inside the unit.
Kaito/Degen/Tecsun has done it again! I needed a portable LW/AM/SW/FM radio that was SSB capable and have compared several receivers including the SONY ICF-SW7600GR, the Grundig G6 Aviator, the Sangean ATS-909, the Kaito KA1102 and KA1103, etc. I am still not done with all my evaluations, but I definitely think that the Kaito KA1103 is a great, inexpensive and yet a very excellent receiver! I am extremely impressed right out of the box with how well it performs even for quite weak signals and with the antenna on SW not even extended very much.CAUTION and ALERT:I advise you to be very cautious when first turning on a new KA1103 unit however. The factory default setting for the speaker volume is set to midrange and that is a very loud sound indeed. Read the manual first on how to quickly adjust the volume (two methods are available- see below!) so that you can protect both your ears and the fine speaker on this radio.PROS:1) Comes with a slip case, a set of earbuds, 4 rechargeable batteries, a long length of antenna wire with a standard plug on one end and a clip on the other end, an AC/DC adaptor and a very readable manual.2) Extremely excellent signal reception on ALL bands (LW/AM/SW/FM) with all standard frequencies continuously available. It really performs very well! Both the sensitivity (ability to detect very weak signals) and the selectivity (ability to separate competing signals on adjacent frequencies) are quite excellent. Part of the latter capability is due to a very well designed narrow/wide band filter setting.3) It has a tone switch (Music/news) as well as a two position Local/DX switch (RF gain attenuator), an earphone jack, a charger/adaptor jack, etc.4) Lock push button and with an orange backlighting system for the screen and for the keys (and it can be turned off completely by a separate slide switch on the right hand side at the bottom of the unit).6) Numerous tuning methods are available including a fine tuning knob that extends slightly outside the main body of the radio. The knob is separately also a control device for one way of changing the volume level, etc.7) Very high quality and very readable display with numerous icons for battery life and a signal strength meter that works extremely well, It also has Mono/stereo settings, sleep settings, an external antenna jack, a DC input jack, a SSB (single sideband) key on the front of the unit and a separate BFO (beat frequency oscillator) fine tuning knob on the side of the radio), etc.8) Long battery life using 4 ordinary or rechargeable AA batteries9) 268 memory preset locations that are very easy to both set as well as scan (only 100 of them are easy to set however, but that is equal to all that are available in total on the Sony for example)10) It has a nice and easy to use reset button.11) Very nice size speaker with excellent sound quality and little distortion. It is much better than the speaker on the Sony in my opinion.12) Very good quality and very easy to maneuver FM/SW antenna that also swivels very nicely and that also is very easy to quickly extend.13) It recharges the batteries automatically internal to the radio just like the KA1102, the Degen DE1105, the Grundig G5, etc.13) Overall this is just one very fine radio and I would happily purchase it again!CONS:1) The volume level can only be set in one of two ways, but both involve either two key pushes or one key push and then the tuning knob to achieve their goal. This is awkward if a sudden loud sound is encountered when changing bands especially if using the earbuds, but it is not a show stopper by any means. However, this problem is easily overcome using an inexpensive ($7.95 + shipping) in-line volume control earphone cable with one available online from Ccrane which also works with many other portable sw radios (such as the CCSWP for example).2) Band scanning is not continuous over all frequencies/wavelengths, but can only be done one band at a time with a key push needed to switch to the next band.
This GPS system is great as long as your download quick gps fix from the computer! It didn't work before I did that, but now, it works perfectly! This is a very very nice GPS for relatively cheap. Works awesomely, recalculates routes if you miss an exit or go the wrong way...there's no way you can get lost! It will also find restaraunts, malls, schools, wineries, theatres, etc. by name so you don't necessarily need the address to everywhere you go! I would definitely reccommend this GPS item!
Card often looses or does not record a particular photograph.The camera displays an error message,but when shooting a wedding this can result in a lost, very important image.I never had this problem with Micro-Drives that I've been using for years.Given the price of this thing,I'd appreciate an explanation.Or even a trade-up to a better,more reliable compact flash card.I'm truely curious if you guys will respond to this.We'll see.Thank you, Neilandjoann@charter.net
I bought this for my Canon a590is. The original memory card was to small(32mb)so I bought a 1gb card class 2 and felt that was to small and perhaps too slow as well. I decided to buy transcends 4gb class 6 card and it has worked great. I have had no problems with it and the storage space this card affords is just about perfect for canon and the speed of this card is perfect for my uses. I am very happy with this cards performance!
The headset is very light and comfortable, it might seem fragible but it is made of pretty good material. It will not apply pressure to your ears, and the earbuds are very comfortable, as well as having a slight 30 degree rotation (on its axis).As far as sound quality goes, it is above average compared to other cheap headsets out there (~20$US seems to be the above average price). The speakers sound pretty decent, as long as you use them for voice. The high notes are pretty notable (accentuated a little bit too much), the midrange is ok, and the bass surprisingly manages to perform very well for the price. It is there and it serves the purpose of voice chat.As far as the mic goes, it is not a professional mic (those are $30-$200), but it manages to perform well.The microphone is very omnidirectional, so keep in mind for example I have a somewhat loud computer fan half a meter away from the mic, and you will hear it in the background.As far as voice range goes, it manages to capture low notes pretty decently, again I have to restate, for the price, it is what you get. If you are not doing a radio show or a podcast, then this is great for voice chatting, gaming, voice recognition, etc.A good tip would be to adjust the mic to be above the mouth by a few degrees and also turn its inner face way from you. Doing so allows for a better sampling of your voice as the recording will not be crippled by constant air noises from your breathing.On the technical side, you might want to note that the microphone also has an outer side, so not only it captures your voice, but the ambient noise. The cord is pretty long, just enough to be comfortable, but not long enough for you to roam freely (I have it plugged in the front of my computer).Final note: Good headset for the price, good for people on a budget.Recommendation: If you want better quality, pay more, but if you just want to voice chat on Skype, this is great and cheap. Always test audio products before you buy them.
I've had an HP Laser Jet Printer, Model P2015dn for five years, and have always paid the extra for only HP brand new cartridges. I'm always amazed when I open the machine to replace the old one and there are no black specks anywhere and I've also never had a paper jam. I've been told many times that the refurbished cartridges are OK, but the experts always say they can cause problems. With a home machine, why take chances - pay the extra and never have a problem. Service from vendor was super fast - received it in 2 days.
I bought this radio because another reviewer suggested it might get better reception (less static and noise) because it was analog rather than digital. It's true; it gets stations that I couldn't listen to with my more-expensive digital portable radio. The only drawback is you can't program in your favorite stations, obviously.
These jewel cases are excellent when the situation calls for storing 2 CDs together or when the occasional two-CD set comes along.
Outstanding picture, vivid colors with DISH and DVD's. Those who are concerned about one S - Video hook up, just go to Radio Shack and get S -Video splitter that can hook up 4 components. I tried dish through regular cable and s -video hook up and there was no comparison between the two. Highly recommend, Great price.Tv died august 2013. Belly up like the company
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!
Got this M8020n a year ago for use as a DVR with MS Media Center and video editing and have left it on 24/7 for a year with no issues. The Media Center DVR feature works fine and was easy to set up. Had to adjust to Vista and do a few Vista updates and Adobe Premiere 3.0 updates to get the video editing part working though.The M8020n has lots of ports for expanability, video audio firewire and usb. Vista runs quite acceptably fast on this unit, as far as I can tell. The default 2gig ram seems to be enough, as Vista takes 1 gig just to boot up.For a media center PC, this is a nice unit. I would not try to open the case for power supply or video upgrades though, as others have described here. I am assuming the designers of this unit tuned all their component choices pretty carefully. So if you want the absolute fastest 500Watt liquid cooled video card possible, look elsewhere.
Seller practiced deceitful shipping practices when they indicated item was shipping from the USA. When item was received, it was actually mailed from Hong Kong. Since the battery did not work in my computer, and due to return policies overseas, I am unable to return the battery and am stuck with it.
Purchased these for a trip to Finland - therefore only used one of the adapters. Everything worked as advertised. No regrets.
Excellent scanner at a good price. Used to digitize numerous slides and photos. No complaints.
I bought this lens about 6 months ago to use with my 50D...I had people tell me that it was a waste if I upgraded to full frame and that spooked me for a bit, but I bought it locally and tried it out and was INSTANTLY taken and have never looked back...I will wait out the great debate over crop vs. full frame...all in all this is a beautiful lens that has shown it's value over and over.
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 received my order very quickly. These surround speakers appear well made and overall sound very good. I wall mounted the pair using be built-in bracket. It was a little difficult to get the screws heads coming out the wall to align with the holes int he speaker's bracket and the speaker wire coming out of the wall tended to prevent the back of the speaker from setting flat against wall. After playing around with it for several minutes I was able to get each speaked mounted successfully.
This camera is an excellent value for the price. The 6X zoom is very useful and lets you take high-quality photos from any reasonable distance.I read complaints about low-light situations, but have had only two photos that disappointed me and that may have been because I might have suppressed the flash.It is a lumpy little camera, and finding a carry case required some looking, but I found one that works and I take the camera everywhere. You have to get used to holding it, because of the funny shape, but that is easilly learned.Battery life is quite acceptable on JPEG settings, which I use a lot because it makes E-mailing pics better for down-load time to my friends. My first pic was of my garden on 2M setting. My friends on dial-up chewed me out because it took over 2 minutes to download. For prints and blow-ups, though, this is a wonderful setting, though it uses a lot of memory. I also conserve batteries by using the viewfinder for most applications instead of the screen.I suggest buying an extra set of rechargable NiMh bateries and keep them available.I bought an after-market card reader to conserve batteries at Radio-Shack for [a reasonable price].I would like to see polarizer filters and IR filters available to help with hazy outdoor conditions.It is pretty much point-and-shoot for most situations, but there are a lot of nice features I plan to learn how to use soon.I would like clearer markings on the battery box for us old folks to read better.
I purchased this product based on the reviews of other consumers as well as the reputation of the seller, and I have to agree with all the 5-star reviews! I used to have a Targus brand cable lock a while back (which I misplaced), and in comparison, this Kensington product has an overall better quality locking mechanism (doesn't look or feel cheap, and doesn't wiggle when locked into my laptop). Very reliable product!
Original lense hood is worth of money compared to cheaper copies. Difference is in inner surface of the hood. Black velvet will not reflect light at all. If you are not picky with that feature, go for cheaper ones.
bought this from fivestarexperience and it was a reproduction...but if you wanna save a few bucks this is good enough for the price..doesn't hold tight on the lens like the nikon made one but hey I snap this on only when my cam goes in the bag so its not like cam is being moved around in the bag for the cap to come off..
While I really like being able to make quick copies of hundreds or thousands of slides with this, I encoutnered one points of major frustration:- I didn't realize that even though I have a macro lens with a 52mm front thread that I would still need a few accessories to make this work. While the barrel of this adapter extends a bit, it doesn't extend far enough for my use on a non-full frame DSLR.The barrel extends to ~2.875" from the front threads of my lens.This puts it just a little too close for my macro lens to focus on a slide.I thought that adding an extension tube (25mm) behind the lens would fix that. It did make it so my lens can now focus on a slide inserted into the adapter however now the magnification is such that I can only see ~75% of the slide at a time. My work around involves a set of step-up adapters and step-down adapters (found on fleabay) to add an extra 12mm or so to the effective barrel length which allows me to eliminate the extension tube and just focus with my macro lens (no more cropping!).After I figured this out, I have quite enjoyed being able to rapidly archive hundreds of old family slides in no time at all. The only other snafu I encountered was dust - a giottos rocket blower helped minimize that problem.While I wouldn't consider this fully equivalent to scanning on a high quality scanner, I will say that 8x10 enlargements look FANTASTIC and it is a decent alternative if you aren't planning to make posters out of your slides (I shoot in RAW format and use a slave flash for a consistent quality backlight source).In my experience, many old family slides were not taken on a tripod-mounted camera and thus are not exactly "tack-sharp" to begin with therefore, the potential increase in resolution from drum scanning really is of no benefit (though better DMAX really is if the exposure is blown or if you are looking to manipulate the image much in photoshop).
I own this computer around one year and it is a constant problem since day 1. Especially drivers are horrible... i am so unhappy...
thank you shure for really professional products. I bought the E2c earphones since I have a problem distinguishing conversation from background noise. Besides noise drives me to a jittery and frantic state which I hate. this is my 5th commercial product for the same purpose but this is the first product to meet my expectations. shure knows how to isolate sound. this is not a marketing slogan. it is a reality. I can walk on a busy seattle street during rush hour and not hear any significant noise. It is amazing. These tiny things I plug in my ears have freed me up to go out at times I would not normally go out. I have tried all the over the ear "noise cancelling" phones ranging from a cheap $10 one to the most expensive. All they do is add some white noise in your ear hoping that this will block out other noise. well, IT DOES NOT WORK PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Shure on the other hand plugs the phones tight in your ear to physically prevent miscellaneous frequencies from getting to your ear drum and beyond and IT WORKS. almost all noise is gone, even when utilities work was going on outside, even when your dishwasher is on, even when your neighbor is mowing his lawn etc... I don't know how to flatter these guys further but this shure product is adequately priced. It is NOT expensive. Bose has a "loud" marketing machine but no real technology to stand on. Shure has the merits and is appropriately quiet and calm in their marketing effort. my kind of company.Note: some people are reluctant to buy in-ear product fearing it will be uncomfortable. well, shure is mindful of that and they provide you with 18 different shapes and sizes of the plug-in to make sure you find the one that fits your ear size. It took me all of 5 minutes to determine the one that fits me right and from there on it is smooth sailing. I have been using them for over a month now, for several hours on end with minimal to non-existent discomfort.Note: the part in touch with your ears is easily washable and dries up in a few minutes after which you can put it back on.
Lens hood does what it's intended to do, shade the front optic. It will also induce shade into the scene & captured image if using the on-camera flash on any of Canon's digital slr's (with the EF 28-135mm) unless you rotate it 90 degrees (a point where it is no longer attached to the lens.) This shadowing is observed from 28mm to about 40mm settings on my Eos 50D. Great while working outdoors and in crowds. Adequately protects the front element but taking the lense caps off is difficult for those with large hands & fingers. A collapsable or sliding hood for this lens would be the better choice if using the on-camera flash with wide angle settings consistantly.
As many have probably done, when I bought my HDTV I was a little dissapointed in the quality of my dvd's when compared to HD broadcasts. However, after buying the HD-941 I will be happy with my dvds for a long time and will be able to wait and see who wins the next generation hd-dvd vs. blu-ray war. The Faroudja DCDi chip in this unit makes all the difference. Sound artifacts and other remanants of dvd downscaling are GREATLY reduced with 480p,720p,768p,1080i upscaling using the INCLUDED HDMI or HDMI to DVI cable. On well mastered dvds the picture is about an 8 out of ten vs. a high def broadcast. Which is pretty freeking good for a dvd.It also has Samsungs EZ View which allows you to get rid of letterboxing with minimal picture loss.A big plus for me. However if you don't have a t.v.larger than 32' or dont have an HDMI or DVI interface I wouldnt bother with this unit as the upconversion only works with them and you won't notice much a difference between a normal progressive scan unit on smaller T.V.'s. All in all, great sound and great picture 9 out of ten........there's always room for improvement.
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.
I owned 2 other digital cameras before purchasing the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3S. I did a lot of research before the purchase and was not disappointed with it. It does it all, great picture quality, great optcal zoom (10x) and great video. And all in a compact size.
I Like the functions goes well with my Pioneer AVH4200DVD I recently installed in my 2009 Chevy Impala LS (which doesn't come equipped with Vol. control to begin with), just wish it didn't give problems in any position. I have it placed in the 3 o'clock on the wheel and through trial & error I found that if it is infact a problem you can flip the control panel upside down and it should work perfect. I know its seem abit lazy as a customer by I personally do mind.
I bought this Garmin Nuvi almost four years ago and still use this baby. I Haven't had the urge to buy the "new & improved" models with all the fancy features I don't need, either. The newer widescreen one was tempting to get, but did I really need that feature? No.From Day 1, I loved this product's portability and user-friendliness. It has gone traveling with me to many different states and guided me very well, both as a pedestrian and rental car driver. Nowadays, the only reason why I use it less is because of today's GPS navigation app that's on my phone. But still, the phone app can be a bit buggy which is why I still depend on the Nuvi, especially in the car.I would have given this a full FIVE stars if the "ease of use" was even easier. For instance, I would have much preferred a QWERTY type-screen rather than its alphabetical layout. I also wish this Nuvi was able to remember the previous screen(s), let's say if I wanted to look for something else within the same location - it makes me retype the city. A few other times, I wanted to revise the name of a place I was looking for because Nuvi had trouble locating it, and I ended up having to retype everything all over again from scratch. But these are just convenience features which I hope has been installed in the updated models.Overall, I still say this was a great and necessary buy. This made my days of looking up and printing out directions via Crap-Quest, long gone.
Relying upon positive reviews that I had read here, I bought this carrying case for my new Olympus SP-570UZ. I am pleased with my purchase. The SP-570UZ does, indeed, fit perfectly in the case, and there are pockets with ample room for spare batteries, memory card, etc.
I just received my 10x30IS, my first pair of high quality, made in Japan binoculars, and found out about the 3 year warranty provided by Canon USA. I bought it thinking it had just 1 year. This makes for a very sound investment in a marvelous technology.It works great on regular AA rechargeables. No expensive proprietary li-ion packs or hard-to-find batteries to deal with here.
does what is says ! product still works so i am happy ! for the price i paid i cant expect too much.the cable is a little short so not happy there
I HAD A GARMIN BEFORE BUT THIS ONE KICK A--. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU WILL WANT TO GET MP3 MUSCI, BLUETOOTH, AND SO MUCH MORE GET IT YOU WILL LOVE IT, AND OH YEA YOU WILL NEVER GET LOST AGAIN.. THE BEST !!!
If you like a leather case with a professional look for your Palm, ths is the best one for the money in my opinion. It contains convenient slots for expansion cards and and extra stylus. A velcro closure might be better than the slip closure currently used. This would help it be able to open and close easier. You can also hotsync easily with this case without having to take the unit out.
I wanted to try out my cameral and do some black and white phots they turn out very good will be getting more
Having researched portable media players such as the Cowon A2 and Toshiba Gigabeat V30 I was ready to spend considerably more than the price of the Cowon D2. The electronics store in Melbourne gave me an 8% discount off the advertised price, and I was happy to buy the item which I had never even heard of before! There was no reason to give me a discount, they have been selling well. In comparison with those larger players, the D2 has a smaller screen, and has much less memory. But, to make up for this there's an SD slot which is handy for viewing photos from my digital camera. Other features such as touch screen make this an attractive product.The software that I got with the box includes the PDF manual (version 1.3), a program for converting video, and a browser for transferring files. I needed to upgrade the video conversion program "JetAudio" as the version on the CD did not recognise my device. The PDF manual on the CD was up to date. The date of the CD material appears to be January 2007.The problem with this player is that you have to format video before it can be viewed - the resultant files are either AVI or MWV and you can choose a range of quality options, but it seems that regular AVI or WMV will not play unless they have been converted. Why is this a problem? Well the conversion time appears to be only slightly less than the duration of the video, in other words a fair bit of waiting around. But I am trying out different conversion options to see what works best. The speed will be improved on a faster computer with more RAM. Luckily, transfer to the device is a very quick process.First Steps - here's what I suggest that you do:1. Keep the plastic protective film on the screen - this will protect it.2. Loop the stylus / stand device through the catch provided on the player.3. Check out the forum [...]4. Download and upgrade the firmware and JetAudio software on your D2.5. Start converting video files using your upgraded JetAudio software.6. Start saving your 24 favourite FM radio stations into the preset list.
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.
I currently work as executive assistant to the director of a large and complex medical division. The Rolodex personal PDA comes in very handy in controlling the many different issues that I need to deal with daily. It definitely makes my life easier.
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
After doing alot of research I decided to buy this product. I am so glad I did. The sound is great, I love being able to listen to my Ipod in my car!!! The display is easy to read. And it charges my Ipod! What more could you ask for?:) I would enthusiastically recommend this to anyone and everyone:)
This is my first webcam and very happy with the picture quality and the microphone which comes along with the product.
Ordered on Sunday - Recieved on Thursday afternoon - Taking pictures and had them on my computer that same day. Easy to use. Great camera for someone who is a novice photographer. I upgraded from a HP C30 and found the C618 to be leap years ahead of it. I felt there should have been a printed Instruction book sent with the C618 camera. The software package was more than I needed. However, the Photosmart SW requires many more steps than the previous SW that came with the C30. Recommend you consider purchasing rechargeable batteries.
works great,more memory than i'll ever need but it was so cheap i had to get it
I have the 60 Gb Video Ipod and the MENU button doesn't work, also you must have the Ipod Dock to use it.
I needed a scanner that worked in Windows 2000, and decided to take a chance - based on other reviews posted here - with the Epson Perfection 1200U. The short of it is, the scanner worked right out of the box. Setup was easy, the Windows 2000 drivers I downloaded from Epson's web site installed without a glitch, and the software bundled with the scanner can't be beat. I was especially delight to find included the Presto PageManager, which is a kind of ACDSee thumbnail browser (with myriad other functions), and with it's Presto!Wrapper utility, which saves your image in a self-executing file to send to friends who might not have imaging software. Very cool.The scanner is also the fastest I've owned, and the Twain software for scanning is multi-configurable for auto-sizing, exposing, et al of your image. Very very nice.I'm very very pleased with this scanner, especially after I had bought an Acer 620U on the sole basis of its supposedly being Windows 2000 ready - only to find (to my horror and frustration) that the drivers for the Acer were bug-ridden and conflicted with my USB Iomega Zip Drive. I also had a Mustek 600II-CD, but had to give it the boot when Mustek said they weren't planning on supporting Windows 2000. So you can imagine my delight when the Epson Perfection 1200U not only worked right off the bat, but proved to be an unbeatlable value for the money considering the superior bundled software (Presto! PageManager, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Broderbund Print Shop Press Writer, and ArcSoft's PhotoPrinter). Further, the scanner is fast, quiet, the quality of the image output is excellent, and there are other features I haven't even begun to explore. Easy and simple for home use, powerful and multi-layered enough for business use (I do both). An excellent product!
I had my doubts and was nervous to even purchase. I set up a blueray player behind a false wall (drywall on one side only and no insulation) for my new flat screen hanging on the wall. Everything would be perfect as long as the signal would work for my blue-ray. I was pleasantly surprise at the great functionality. The signal goes right through the wall no problem and with no delay! This is very easy to use, no "signal matching" required, and easy to change the batteries. The sleeves slide off the batteries very easily b/c the designers left plenty of room for a finger grip when removing the pre-charged battery. You literally just "plug and play" this repeater and it could not be easier to use. The little signal "eye" that you plug in can be just set by your player and does not need to be stuck on, but this helps for cord management. The "eye" cord is very long so you could put the spaceship in the best location and the "eye" will stretch over to your player. This was very helpful when placing behind my wall; which is the pantry and there are lots of other kitchen items I needed to work around. I needed the extra line to place everything just right. I would recommend to anyone with my same set up and I am curious to try other set-ups with the same repeater. You need to try it to believe!!
I'd give it a zero, but technically, it turns on and displays stuff. Don't get me wrong, it isn't bad on paper. It's reasonably inexpensive, easy to use, comes with (slightly cheap-looking) extra frames, and has a decent sized screen.However, it completely sucks at what it's supposed to do: display photos. I saw it coming when I turned it on; even the splash screen looked bad. The screen is very low resolution. When I first tested it the pictures were so blurry that I figured maybe it just had a really bad photo resizing algorithm. So, I took some of the sharpest pictures that my Nikon could produce and reformatted them to the screen's native resolution, then put them back on the card and plugged it in, all to no avail. It's like looking at Polaroids through glasses smeared with Vaseline.So, yeah. If you want a rectangular viewer for slideshows of blurry, pixilated images, by all means, this is your ticket. However, if you want a digital frame that displays anything resembling a series of photographs, look elsewhere.
This charger works great - my only complaint is the little piece that attaches to plug into an outlet is easily lost so I gave only 4 stars.
These headphones were a great deal, I paid 20 dollars for them. They sound great and are relatively noise-cancellin' .
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.Today I wanted to review the Fuji CD-R's because I wanted to point out why there have been such varied thoughts on the product.I have recorded with Fuji for years and have had over a 99 percent success rate. I trusted many of my rough drafts of the book on a Fuji as well as every style of rock and roll music. One of the reasons you see such a difference in failure ratios from different reviewers are the unfair comparison of Fuji CD's not manufactured in Japan.Those that show they are from another country are not held to the same quality control standards. If the blank CD is a product of Japan the end result will be perfect for music, voice, and or data.Please remember that if you took out the reviews for the Fuji CD's that weren't made in Japan, the overall rating would be at or near 5 Stars!Enjoy the music and be well,Craig FentonAuthor of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
Had others before but this one is great. Got the extras to go with it and we are just loving it. Has become a real nightly thing to use. Enjoy looking at the moon and stars. Could even see a weather balloon up close which the kids loved. Balloon Fiesta is starting this weekend and look forward to using it for that as well
Works, bought it because I thought I needed it for Dragon, go figure it came with a headset. It's cheap but works. FYI, Dragon still needs work, my wife liked the concept but it's pretty quirky...
I initially ordered the manfrotto bracket but the hole was so small on that my umbrella couldn't even fit, not to mention the lastolite umbrella came damaged.Found this one and luckily it worked. I will be returning the manfrotto one now. This one is a solid piece of metal.
this sd card is junk. i used it taking video about 4 times and only 2 hours and it crashed on me.....waste of money in my opinion
I bought this to use on our plasma tv which we have down stairs. Our satellite receiver is upstairs and we didn't want to reroute it. So I bought this to try. It works perfectly, I was so excited! I didn't thinkit would actually make it work. Ver Satisified!
not bad for short videos while wearing it on pants belt carrier,to catch salesman lies, bank rep lies ,inappropiate cop stop and search incidents,neighbors stealing ur stuff etc.\\
from purchase the flash only worked on "special" settings!! had to send in for repair. within 3 months the lens worked only intermitently. within 2yrs it was dead!!!
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 been using mine for almost a year now with basically a perfect track record. Friends of mine ask why the 4-port switch is worth the extra money. The reason is that you can attach different network components directly to the router without having a performance hit. In my setup, I have my PCs and iMac with 100BT networking into the switch. I've also connected Apple's AirPort base station to one of the ports (which is only 10BT) to provide wireless connection to the internet for my laptop. What makes this so cool is that I can be transferring files from the iMac to the PC over the network, while surfing the Internet downstairs without any performance issues, thanks to the switch. If you put these same computers onto a hub, all would be forced to transfer at 10BT because of the AirPort base station.If you want to share more than two computers, I would splurge for the 4-Port switch. You could even go the extra mile and wire the house with CAT5 so you, your spouse, and your kids (and even send a wire next-door if you want) can have a nice home network, sharing printers, files, and the internet.
Thanks! Arrived on time and works great for what I needed it for. I really don't know what else to say.
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
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 12 years of other interests, I decided to get back into one of my favorite hobbies - photography. I was looking for an intermediate SLR that could be both fully auto and as manual as I would like. AND not be too expensive.... The Canon Rebel TI fit the order perfectly.I am very impressed with the features packed into this small, light camera. While, I have had to work and practice a little to understand all the features, I have found the camera to be very sophisticated and capable. I can also point and shoot at those times I just don't want to think about the details. Either way, I have gotten great photos in outdoor scenery, family photos, and the kid's sports.My only concern with the camera was the electronic view finder. There are seven focusing zones each shown with a red light in a box. I found the red light in the top and bottom boxes have a halo around them as if the light is being reflected or diffused. I had the camera replaced (great service by Amazon!) and had the same issue. I have looked at the same camera in other stores and see it in all of them. No one really seems to know why the problem exists, but it does not seem to impact my photo's. I do not think this is a reason to NOT buy the camera.All in all, I'm very pleased with the camera and received 2 Honorable Mentions in a photo contest I entered 3 weeks after purchase.
I don't know where I've been, but this item is great... Will try other products from manufacturer..
Have had no complaints of whining from any of my students about sore ears! These aren't too big or too small and yet I've used them on occasion. They adjust and stay adjusted. Wish I could afford 3 more.
There are a lot of blank DVDs that cost a lot less. But you really get what you pay for in blank media. The Verbatim DVDs, both these dual layer, and also their single layer, as simply the best. I have never had a bad disk. More importantly, I have used other less expensive brands and have had issues with disks failing after a few years or after multiple uses. I have never had a Verbatim fail. I would rank these, along with most Taiyo Yuden (JVC) as the best blank media you can buy. They definitely cost quite a bit more, but in the long run, it's worth it.
Great little cable. Clicks in very securely to the bottom of the Ipod. It's also nice because it disables the volume wheel on the Ipod so the relative volume is a constant through the stereo.
Sounds pretty clear, nice punch of bass. Highly recommend for it's price.
After watching a congressional subcommittee testimony from some National Institute of Health official talk about how wireless radiation is a possible hazard, I freaked out and switch from wireless to this wired type router. Apparently not only cell phones, but also any wireless device can cause tumors. Now I have two 50 ft cables running across the floor of my house and my wife isn't thrilled. This might be more of a hazard than the radiation exposure. Anyway, the router works great and set-up was easy. I would recommend this router to any insomniac paranoid enough to believe the NIT experts on C-SPAN.
I bought the Sennheiser HD201 headphones to replace a pair of Koss headphones from years ago. I'm not a high-end user (graduate student, not a DJ), but I appreciate clear highs and mids and deep lows. The HD201s aren't going to blow you away; they're clear with a decent amount of bass, but they're by no means a &#34;live&#34; experience. But for the price point, you really can't beat these. I'd buy them again.
The Midland radio arrived quickly. For a mid priced radio, it contains the features necessary for advance storm warnings, including easy instructions for programing the radio to warn you about the areas close to your site. I would highlly recommend it.
In theory the Linksys BEFW11S4 is a terrific product. It combines wirless support with a four port router. It has a DHCP server and supports 128-bit WEP. A perfect wi-fi router for the home or SOHO, right?Wrong. This is an extremely unreliable product backed by a company whose technical support is so bad it borders on the scandalous (see the warnings about their support policies on the Better Business Bureau's website).This router is so unreliable that moving it can cause a failure. I had to unplug it to move it to another location in my house. When I rebooted the diagnostic light came on and stayed on, indicating an unrepairable fault. I had to ship it back to Linksys at my expenser to get a replacement.This morning I tried to put one of my machines into the DMZ so that I could enable video conferencing through the firewall. Trying to do that hung the firewall, to the point where I had to do a hard reset on the router (loosing all configuration information). Now the wireless feature is not working and cannot be restored.I am faced with a five hour wait in line on their technical "support" line - yes it really does take that long on hold to get through to a person. No doubt I'll have to pay again for the privilege of sending them back their own faulty hardware.In my opinion, Linsys are selling a product so flawed that it should be withdrawn immediately. Chnaging a simple setting should not irrepairably damage a product. And their support service is abysmal.Do NOT buy this product and do NOT trust Linksys to give you adequate service when - not if - it fails in service.
When i first bought this i "Luved" it, except for the alarm. The first time i used it, i actually thought it was the smoke alarm until i discovered that it was actually my alarm clock. So besides that, it was great. After a while the radio started to work terribly. sometimes it worked well if you were very far away from it, and the sound quality worsened as you got closer, but sometimes you had to practically stand on top of it for the sound quality of the radio to work well, and even then the sound wasn't too good. Since i dont listen to the radio much i didnt care and kept it as my clock and ipod player. Soon the ipod player stopped working too. If i put the ipod in it has terrible sound quality and sometimes you can't hear it at all. I tested my ipod in another player to make sure it wasn't my ipod, and it worked fine. I sometimes have had problems with the alarm. There have been times where I set my alarm, and it even says that i set it, and what time i set it for, and it doesnt ring. I truly reccommend that you do not buy this, and search for something similar, because i know there are many similar items out there. I do not want you to end up like me, now having to purchase a new ipod player when the Iluv lasted a little less than a year.
This monitor has been great being over four years old. It was manufactured in Oct1998. I'm sure there are many power users for monitors and there is always the issue of cutting on and off or using a screen saver. This monitor has been through hell. I don't waste power or use power saving, it's the on/off switch. I also use it average 5 to 15 hours a day, depending on what game I'm playing. I also use this as a power monitor with a 4 port KVM switch and switch through 3 computers contiuously when working online. This monitor has taken the regular abuse of being moved over seven times and being hit on occation, depending on how bad I'm doing at the game I'm playing. I would buy this monitor as a replacement today since it is out of production, mine was around $650.
This scanner is now older than I even remember. It still works as well as when I got it. I use the VueScan software available online. It just used power from the USB cord. Around the office for the occasional use it gets it performs beautifully if not quickly. It is stored standing on edge in a bookshelf so it hardly takes up any room. VueScan works with Mac, Windows and Linux so anyone in the office can grab the scanner, plug it in, scan, and keep going. I wish everything worked so well or for so many years.
Well,Lets say this. If this is all you can afford, then get them. Not bad for the money. However, if you are really an audiophile then these are NOT FOR YOU!!!Sound delivery was not manageable even with a equalizer. Again, if you just need sound to come from the computer...then these are for you. If you want TRUE SOUND..the way that your ear is meant to hear it...spend a few more dollars and get something better.
Small profile and quick file transfers. Works great with the Time Machine and a MacBook Pro.
I have to say I'm terribly disappointed with these. I stuck them to smooth, clean, bare metal, and smooth, clean painted metal while routing some small wires in a laboratory. I spent a lot of time making it look nice, only to have every single one just fall off after a few weeks. They were very sticky when I first applied them, but over time, the adhesion just seemed to go away. Now I will have to come up with a different solution. Oh the wasted time... By the way, there was no heat or anything that would have caused this.
This cd player is well worth the money that I paid for it! I have been using it in my car as well as my home and I haven't had problems with it skipping at all! I was very surprised and though the sound quality is not the best in my car, it plays very well with the headphones.
I love it. I do use it for gaming, and I love the key feel. It's not a gaming keyboard, per se, as it doesn't have macros, but I don't really use them anyway.The lighting is great, the volume & music controls work just fine. Did I mention I love the key action? It's a real pleasure to type on. Very tactile but not *too* clacky, it's just right. I would recommend this to anyone for typing or gaming. 5 stars well earned.Cons...not really, no. I guess I do really like the keyboards that have the calculator quick-launch button - I used that a lot on my last board, and windows won't let you map a one-button shortcut for it, so it's nice on the boards that have it. That's not a con, its just something I would prefer. I also used the USB port on my last board, and this one doesn't have one. No biggie, I have open ports on my PC anyway. Definitely not a con, especially at this price. Can't have every feature on it. Its a great board, and I definitely recommend it.
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 had high hopes for these, considering all the hype regarding the dynamic range. The sound was very disappointing and anything over half volume was very distorted. Also, the phones could not handle any bass at all. I bought these to listen to at work and found myself turning the treble all the way up and bass all the way down just to get a somewhat clear signal. I was rerplacing a set of MDR200 headphones with these, but the 200s are a 100 times better in sound quality and volume. Returned the cordless and do not recommend to anyone.
Purchased this camera after weeks of searching for the best deal. The general consensus is that the camera performs poorly in low-light situations which is true however my experience leads me to believe that it's the type of light that the camera is picking up. Regular incandescent bulbs are for somereason hard for the camera to pick up while the same low light in a flourescent bulb is picked up very well.I began using the camera immediately upon arrival without so much as opening the instruction manual. Camera receives 5 stars for ease of use. The pictures are superb, clear, clean and vibrant. Batteries do run down very quickly so I do recommend purchasing rechargeable which can be done very inexpensively.The options found on this model including the 6x optical zoom are a great bargain. Other than low light performance you will not be dissatisfied with your purchase.
For the amazing price of this basic sub, you get very clear solid bass. Even the deep tones sound and feel clear and powerfull.
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.
Works as expected, you may have to use banana clips to make a good connection though. I dont have the money to spend on them so I just wrapped the wire around a paperclip and it sounds just fine.
I bought this remote mostly to take family portraits and vacation photos that include myself. The 2 second delay is an advantage because it gives me time to hide the remote. If you don't need the 2 second delay or if it's something that bugs you, definitely go for the RC-1.
I bought this splitter in hopes of being able to share my MP3 player with my husband when we were out and about. We are both in our early 40s, and neither of us has hearing problems, but we do tend to like our music at different volumes, so this sounded like a win to me.I did read some reviews, but didn't get down far enough to see that other people were having the same problem I've had ... which is that "volume control" is laughable. The range of control is VERY narrow, and I can't actually discern a difference in volume level; the only difference is that the sound quality gets a little fuzzier at one end of the slide than the other. If you were hoping and expecting, as I was, that you could actually count on hearing your music at a different volume than your "partner," DON'T.Sound quality seemed middling to me, and was slightly different between the two ports, strangely. I paid $4.00, but then the same amount again for shipping, and would rather have spent the money to see a movie. :-(
This is actually a replacement for a JVC RV-NB10 that got ruined...I loved my first JVC RV-NB10 so much that there was no doubt in my mind that I would replace it with the same thing. This is the best boom box I have ever owned. Great sound and excellent bottom end. Highly recommend!!!
Corsair makes great memory products, but very misleading reseller listing.Product shows 2 Dimms (2x2GB), but it's actually 4 Dimms(4x1GB).The micro atx mobo I was using only has 2 ddr2 slots with 4GB max, so this memory would not allow for 4Gb since this comes in a 4 piece kit.
Yes, I confess it here publicly, I am in love with a camera lens. After the 18-55mm kit lens my T4i came with, this lens is a dream! The 18-55mm might work in general situations, with lots of light and no need for DOF, but not the ones I seem to prefer to shoot. The difference is night and day! I feel like a real photographer now! I should have purchased the body and gotten this lens instead of the kit. I don't think I'll ever use the 18-55mm lens again.
So far my daughter is enjoying her digital tablet and haven't heard any complaints!! She was even showing me how I would benefit in using the tablet with my paperwork and online applications.
I was looking for an entry level SLR and decided to try the Olympus IS 20 at the advice of a friend who works as a semi-professional photographer. After shopping around and comparing the Olympus to other brands such as Nikon and Cannon, I found that Olympus does not necessarily enjoy the reputation found in other brands. Still, I decided to get the IS 20 based on the functions it offered and the great price on Amazon. Since I have owned the IS 20 I have shot over 20 rolls of film including 200, 400 and 800 speeds. The camera is very user friendly and my photos are excellent. The last roll of film that I shot with 800 contained photos of Seattle taken from the incoming Bainbridge ferry at sunset. When I picked up the photos from processing, several members of the staff were waiting for me to compliment me on the outstanding colors and detail in my photos. They were convinced that I am a seasoned photographer with a superior understanding of manual cameras and photography in general; even though I only have a basic understanding! This camera is everything that I hoped it would be and I would highly recommend it for beginners. Also, if you buy this camera, there is a teleconverter lens available at the Oympus Emporium website (but in limited quanties.)
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!
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.
Works as advertised. I get between 10-13.8Mbps, varies depending on the power demand. Helps that one of the PC is on its own dedicated breaker. Also probably lucky both PCs are on the same "phase" in the panel. Could not run a cable between the two PCs without going in the attic. Not an easy task. The basement ceiling over that part of the house is sheetrock. This product solved my problem of sharing printer. Buy a pair to connect two PCs. If no hub/switch is used, buy a "crossover" cable for one of the two. Wish it was faster, but fine for printing.
This light is a Godsend. The on/off switch with different illumination levels is invaluable.The light beam could be a little less focused, but let's get real, this light is not meantto light your entire desktop, it is meant to give you a moderate level of brightness on yourkeyboard in a dark room, and it is bright enough even on the low setting. The support of thelight could be a little more sturdy but the usb connection can only be so tight. This is thebest light around, and the minor issues other people may have are of no significance. Everylight I have tried until this one has been worthless by comparison. People should appreciatethis light for what it does, not what it doesn't do!
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!
Comfortable and have good sound. The design makes them feather light. White matched the used iPod that did not come with headphones.
Have several of these on 3 different operating systems: Win 2000, Win Xp and Linux. All of them work excellently and at high transfer rates. No compatibility issues, no problems, they just work.
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.
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.
I recieved my speakers overnight, which wasnt an option I chose. I love the sound and it is nice and small, perfect for my dorm!
Nice product. Nice price. Nice service. The transaction was secure, proffessional and I received a very helpful support during the transaction period
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.
Fantastic camera for the value, features are abundant, comfortable and easy to use on auto settings, more than enough manual options to accomodate improved skill. Received the first one with a bad CCD, Amazon overnighted a new one free of charge - no questions asked! This is the place to buy products.
This coupler is just fine. It was a good price, and does exactly what it is supposed to. Connects snugly, and seems to be pretty sturdy. I'm pretty pleased with the quality, and I might actually get a couple more, just to have around. For a buck, it's worth it to have a backup.
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!
It is fine. If you want to spend more, I am glad I am not married to you.
I set this baby up and calibrated the arm in less than 2O min, all the parts worked 100% flawlessly and good quality construction.Sound is great especially with the right stylus. It's a bit pricey but worth the sacrifice-so save up.The only downfall is that you have to purchase hinges separately to attach plastic cover either from Ebay or Kab.com...you also need to get some 1/2" self tapping screws to mount the plastic hinge holder piece at the rear of unit as it comes with pilot holes. Other than that it works marvelous!
The play quality of this player is, really, quite good...so long as you don't mind really annoying buzzing sounds every minute or so. For some reason the anti-skip feature really doesn't work for very long and, if on for a while, it will stop playing the CD and just have this really annoying buzz sound, that will only go away if you take off the anti-skip (which really defeats the purpose of it). I would not reccomend this product to anyone looking for a good CD player...it's not worth it.
This inexpensive earphones are cool. I like the winding case a lot. It's convenient to store and great to use. It delivers what it says on the box unlike other products I bought before. I told my friends about it and they bought it too.
Yes, this is an accessory kit for the Nikon Coolpix cameras but give us the particulars, please! I ordered this after making a guess from the picture as to what it contained. The kit comes with a CompactFlash card reader (plus software), a black camera case made of PVC/vinyl (it's soft and flexible, though), a nice little "wallet" for extra memory cards, a lens cloth, and an AC adapter. A nice kit for at a good price! I'm glad I took a chance.
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
Excellent keyboard, absolutely nothing to find fault with - unlike the Apple one with a clear plastic surround that filled up with crumbs.
I have use dozens of these over the years. They fit. They don't fall out. They have a good sound and the cost is reasonalble.
For the price I would say this keyboard is okay. The num lock key doesn't work but the keys work fine.
I purchased the SD600 as a birthday gift for my wife. She wanted a camera that was small. Apparently our 6 year old Olympus that required three hands to hold and a building permit when set on a tripod was becoming a little too much to handle. Although she would have settled for something in the sub $100 range that was powered by a running hamster, I wanted something that was going to be small and powerful. Enter the SD600.After using old technology for so long, I am amazed at the quality of the images taken by such a small camera. The 2.5 inch LCD screen is also an incredible asset. Another major plus is the addition of the viewfinder. For steady shots, I have always held a digital camera to my eye. The viewfinder's presence here is truly appreciated.Outside of the ease of operation and menu functionality are some of the added image features. The color swap and accent modes are a lot of fun. Although you are not aware of it, they will probably bring out the artsy side of you that was previously undiscovered.On the negative side, the zoom is not very powerful and the camera can be pricey if you have to add another $50-$70 for a new SD memory card. All in all, if you are looking for a small camera to throw in your pocket that shoots incredible images, this camera is for you.
This little machine is amazing, sounds great, it can play MP3 as many as you can get on an 80min CD-R or CD-RW, I got about 170-190 more if all songs were encoded to MP3 at 128kbs. But the unit will play up to 999. You can patch it to your home stereo with a [$] 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 bought these to use on a flight so my son could watch a cartoon to keep him busy. Well, our flight was cancelled but he still wants to wear the headphones!
I bought two of these sansa Sandisks at Best Buy. Loved it when it worked, however the first one froze up after having it a day, and then I couldn't do anything with it. The second one did the same thing on the initial boot up. Other than that IT was stylish, easy to use, and sounded good. TOO BAD, because I really liked it
What can you say about this product, it doesn't really do a whole lot. I wanted a simple dock to put with my computer to make attaching/charging/syncing my Sansa an easier task than grabbing the cable, making sure its in the right orientation then jamming it in there. With this baby you just slide it right in and away you go. I'm a sucker for things with blue lights on them and this one had one. If you're looking for a place to plug your Sansa in and control it with a remote and all that, this isn't it. If you're looking for a quick and elegant way to connect your Sansa to your computer this will work great.
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).
I was reluctant to pay this much for earbuds, so I needlessly suffered way too long. I fly frequently for my job, Taiwan, Holland, Germany and sevreal domestic acroos the country. I bought an IPod for the flights, but the airplane noise comes through loud and clear, and by the time I turn the volume up so high that I can hear the music, my ears hurt because it's too loud. I knew I had to do somehting. I coughed up the money and I'm very glad I did. It took just two fittings to find the right sleeves. Now I can put them in with one hand, after some practice, and they are comfortable for the 9+ hour flight to euorpe. I have had trouble with most earplugs in that they made my ear cannal ache after a short tiime. The only ones I could wear indefinately were my silcone plugs for shooting. The foam ones even hurt after a half hour. With the Shure earbuds, the smallest black soft sleeves work for me, and I've had them in for the two hour train to NYC and the subways with no aching ears or background noise. Like the company says: it's all in the fit. If you can't get the supplied sleeves to work, you can get custom made ones. If you don't have the seal, then yes, the bass does not come through. My only gripe is storage. When I wind up the earbuds in the case, earbuds first and plug last, there is really no room for the plug. I don't want to put it in the cup with the buds, there's not enough room. If I wind it up plug first, it will fit, but the strain relief is bent, and the cable bulges around the plug. I think they need to make a feature that holds the plug a special way so the plug goes here and the buds go there by design. It seems like an afterthought to me.
This Epson cartdidge works great. The colors are true and vivid. It is well worth the extra money to buy original factory cartridges.
It's great especially for the price. I enjoy this earbuds.
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.
We all know what it does, and that's great. The battery life is good enough, the LCD screen is very readable (though I will never figure out what those *stupid* dancing people at the bottom are for), and the latest firmware updates provide some great improvements in functionaliry and feature set. It's simply a quality product that is worth your purchase if you have need of it.
I purchased this drive to act as a backup for both my Mac OSX and PC XP. It works (and shares) between both computers perfectly.- BUT -When I plugged this drive into the Mac yesterday, it did not show up on the drive list right away. I was a bit impatient and thought that maybe it wasn't plugged in securely so I unplugged and replugged it. I immediately got the Mac caution about not properly unmounting the volume before disconnecting. Sure enough, the drive could not be mounted again in either the Mac or Windows. My quick unplugging corrupted the FAT. I managed to retrive the data using IRecover (Ipatch could not fix the FAT) but will have to reformat the drive and start over.Word to the wise, and this goes for any portable drive: be sure you eject or unmount this drive properly in PC and Mac, and certainly not while it's writing something to the disc.Since it was my impatience that caused this problem and not the drive, I would certainly recommend the WD drive to everyone.
This dvdis realy great.Just what i wanted and nedded.And the price was beter than any i found.My main reason for still buying from amazon
i found the instructions a little unclear and had to fiddle around with it to figure out how it worked
The Gitzo GT 1540T is the best little travel tripod I've ever seen. It is extremely light and compact by most tripod standards. The bottom leg sections are quite small and overall has limits on the degree of stability it will provide. I wouldn't use it for my primary tripod but I wouldn't pack my primary tripod on all day hikes due to size and weight, so this is the perfect trade off for me.
These are just big enough for a 2.5 inch notebook drive. I use them to store express cards as well. Excellent price for a product that is well worth having.
I was a little sceptical of ordering from here, but I decided to just order them and I am very pleased. I looked around at a lot of different retailers and all of them were over $100, but I looked here and it was well under that. They were delivered in a timely manner and I am very happy with my purchase. These are the best earphones I've ever used, especially when I am performing live!
This is useful for anyone wanting no only to cut down costs on those equipment that continue to use electricity while "OFF" but also for anyone wanting to control several devices while controlling one piece of equipment. Make sure you have enough outlets for your purpose. The strip allows some plugged in devices to always have electricity and others when only one main device is switched "ON". Initial cost is high but in the long run, it can save electric costs.
Excellent product, there is nothing more to say. It charges my Zen fast and very convenient when I'm not around a computer to charge it.
GREAT DEAL FOR THE PRICE. I DON'T MEAN PUT THEM ON YOUR BOSE SYSTEAM BUT GREAT OUTDOOR SPEAKERS FOR THE MONEY.EZ TO SET UP AND MORE SOUND THAN YOU MITE THINK FOR UNDER $40.00
What a piece of garbage! I purchased an S-Video cable and thought that I could connect via my VCR. I can seem to do that and none of my TV's have an S-video connector on them -- and they are fairly new! I called Keyspan support and the person said if I don't have an S- video on the TV I am out of luck. I am going to try Radio Shack to see if there is an S-Video to RCA converter. This is a severe disappointment!
Installed replacing an universal camera with this same dimensions in my car. This camera have a 'good' but not the best image on my screen, average image at night. It's a excellent budget choice; it came with the tool to open the hole and the cables to do the connection. Feels to be well built, only hoping this one don't die on me as fast as the previous one from a universal brand.
I love this camera! It is easy to use, does a great job with all the snapshots I want to take, and does not seem to eat batteries like my friends' digitals do. The software is some of the easiest to use that I've seen.It is very good for both indoor and outdoor pictures. I also use it to take pictures of items for resale. It does a fair to good job for this purpose...can't quite get as close up and as much detail on small items as I'd like, but I think that to get better I'd have to get a much more expensive camera.The only thing about the camera that has been a little problem is the lens cap on/off switch. My S.O. does not always remember to close it before putting the camera back in the case...which drains the batteries. I also suggest you get the power adaptor to use when downloading images and an extra card and case.
The mp101 has inspired me to copy my cds to my hard drive and kick out our 100 cd changer. Using a cd-ripper like cdex, you can organize all of your music as mp3s on your hard drive. Then, the mp101 streams the music on your hard drive to your stereo (you need to have a wireless network set up). Using the mp101 remote, you can select an entire cd, or a track from a cd, or a playlist. We have had a 100-cd changer on &quot;random&quot; as our usual mode of listening to music at home. The mp101 can do this job better - we can create song lists that incorporate only the songs we like on our favorite 100 cds. Plus, finding an individual cd or track is much easier on the mp101 than on the 100 cd changer. Plus, we can have access to all of our 700cds at once.We had a lot of problems getting the mp101 set up. It turns out that you have to REMOVE Zone Alarm firewall from your pc before the mp101's server software works. Took quite a bit of back and forth with Netgear customer service to figure this out. I would give 5 stars if this had not happened.
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
I got this personal cd player over a year ago and love it. My batteries last for 32 hours and the music quality is awesome. The headphones are the first ones I've owned that have lasted for over a year. I have dropped it a couple of times on cement, the lid has come off, and it still works like new. I recommend this cd player to anyone.
I think this subwoofer is a bargain at twice the price! It's not muddy and the sound is very clear. I've had this a few years since I ordered it from Amazon and it's still going strong. I researched a long time before making this purchase and it was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. I've paired this with bookshelf TSi100 Polk Audio speakers and Klipch Synergy C-1 Center Channel Speaker (Single)for the perfect bedroom movie theatre sound! :)
This product was given to me as a gift. It looked nice, smelled like a new piece of electronics, however, I think I've spent more on batteries than was paid for the device. I would highly recommend looking at other brands.
In addition to often being ineffective,I consider camera flashes comparable to cell phones for rudeness.This camera comfortably rides in a trouser pocket and captures useful images in a most ambient light conditions without flash.Minor complaints:* lack of histogram (but you knew that).* not being able to disable date display on the LCDwhen displaying camera settings.* having to toggle thru several modes to disable flash* having to toggle thru several modes to enable composition grid* no aperture priority mode that adjusts ISO as well as shutter* limited availability of exposure compensationHas anyone found a source for spare non-standard (grr) USB cables?[ Sep 21 2006 update ]Thanks to Dave (further on) for pointing out thatthe Olympus MAUSB-200 card reader works with Type H xD;Sratitec USB2CR25 (Sams Club) does NOT. xD seems a reasonable technology;they are basically raw flash memory with a connector and case. The problemis that Fujifilm (and presumably Olympus) do not use fully compatible FATfilesystems, so require intelligence in the reader (or PC driver) to makeimages intelligible to PCs. Access speed is very much affected by design ofthe reader. Be very careful to configure Windows to NOT generate tumbnailsor otherwise alter the xD contents; the F30 will only rarely read an xD card thathas been altered by Windows XP, so must reformat the xD before continuing.While the F30 fits fairly comfortably in a (pleat-front) trousers pocket,the LCD can be damaged by pressure from anything else in the pocket.I use a baggie to protect the F30 from scratches, but there is now aseemingly permanent crescent shadow in displayed images, sigh.
this unit works as advertised. i have a panasonic 46" plasma and as long as i keep the receiver about 3 feet away it doesn't interfere. the receiver does pick up some interference when flourescent lights are first turned on in the room but it just makes the blue indicator light come on for 20 seconds or so. i hope it lasts because this is a great product and i like to support home grown invention. congrats on your success hot link inventor, maybe you can make me a remote controlled variable audio output unit for my tv so i can hook a subwoofer to the audio output which is fixed(therefore the sub volume can't be controlled) on all but sony tvs.
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!
So you are picky about what goes in your home or office for your listening pleasure. Good for you. I'm quite picky and I'm very pleased with this little clock radio that is so much more. Sleek design, small footprint, easy setup and use, brilliant sound. These reasons and more (e.g., battery back up, dual alarms offering music, buzzer or both, twenty preset stations both FM and AM) make this a must have for those who want and need features and versatility.
I use these for securing cables behind the computer, entertainment center, as well as looping unused cables and securing them with these. these are the thinner ones but work great. what else can i say....???? it's velcro.
I used this cable to run from my Receiver, to my Projector (Optoma HD66). I have no issues with it, it's very well built and works fine.
Protects the lens. Great price. Sturdy build. Worth the few bucks to add protection to the camera lens. Nice buy.
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.
Ordered these speakers in January and received them a few weeks later due to a backorder. These were step 1 of my plan to upgrade my old Sony 5.1 system I purchased in 2001. So far I am really pleased with my purchase! The build quality and sound are MUCH better than the speakers in my old setup. I know they aren't sounding their best (haven't updated the receiver yet) but still they provide a very noticeable improvement. I currently only have them hooked up to run 5.1 with my PS3 or XBox 360. I cant' stress enough how much of an improvement these speakers were over my tiny, outdated, Sony speakers. If given the chance I would order them all over again. Now I just need to get my receiver!On a side note they were a little larger than my wife expected, and she had a hard time adjusting to them being on the entertainment center. If size is a concern for you, I would advise grabbing a measuring tape and making sure they will fit your room setup.
I bought this camera to replace the S200. It's the same camera, upgraded with more megapixels and better software. Physically, they're the sameWARNING: My camera survived being basshed about a lot, and being dropped from five feet onto rocks (twice). What it can NOT deal with is dust and sand.Once anything goes into the little crevice around the zoom lens, or enters the camera through the gaps in the battery or flash card holders, it doesn't come out, and the camera eventually malfunctions.
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.
After weeks of researching and deciding this was TV I wanted I could find no comparable price unless I wanted a "refurb". Picture quality is as amazing as advertised. The menu is organized well and intuitve (the menu map feature which shows every option is very nice). As mentioned many times speakers are below average but hooked into a couple of very inexpensive speakers to get good sound. Single source button allows me to toggle between satellite, xbox, dvd and ota antenna. Viewing angle is definately narrow vertically close up but as long as TV is on a stand of correct height who cares. The vast array of inputs is great and the side input with the USB slot is very conveinant if you dont want to move the TV.Delivery came about 7 days ahead of the "estimate". I got no white glove treatment as they just dropped in my living room sealed in the box. Fortunately it is so light I was able to get out of box and on stand by myself. Overall couldn't be happier.
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.
The product itself is great it is awesome having 1GB of portable memory. I use it for my V36 viewsonic PDA and I can store several MP3's along with storing my other data such as pictures, notes, and Word documents. I also use it with my small SD card reader and so it works great as thumb drive as well. The only reason I give it a 4 is because the SanDisk lost the UPC that I sent in with the rebate and so I didn't really save that much. Normally I keep copies of the rebates and this one I didn't...that's a lesson to be learned. So for such a high rated company that was a bunch of crap. Other than that, the product itself is great, just remember to keep a copy of your UPC if you send it in for rebates.
I have owned this XM radio for 2 years and have never had a problem with it. I love how I can record the songs that I like. I have many already on the radio and when I'm tired of listening to the radio I switch it to my songs and just listen to my songs. I have purchased a total of 6 Nexus 50 & 25. I bought them for my daughter, sister-in-law and 2 brother-in-laws and myself and I recently bought another one extra so if mine goes on the fritz I'll have another one to replace it.
The Zen V Plus is the way to go. I ebjoy mine so much and by the way itt does lots of different things. You can download pictures onto it,you have access to fm radio and also a mike to record into . the sound is superb and the are many other things that you can do with it. get one it's awesome and cool.
i ordered this and the the Tripp Lite P006-006-13LA, noticing that the Tripp Lite was different from the pictures. i needed the lowest profile possible for my application and decided to do a side-by-side comparison. the Cables To Go was lower profile!whatever reviewers might say about the metal quality of this one, i'm only powering a little 15" LCD and so i don't plan on drawing a lot of power through the cable.i'm going to try to upload a picture of the two next to a ruller so you can judge for yourself if it fits your application.
There is an amplifier at the outside end of this cable. The compartment totally filled up with water after a few rain storms. I get no signal at all because of water damage. I had the connector oriented correctly accourding to the instructions, but it still filled with water. The lid eventually fell off...I'm going to buy another cable because I need it. This time, I will seal the amplifier box with silicon glue. You should do the same thing before it rains.
I have this camera for years! Love the quality and different settings. My friend printed a poster from a picture that I took and it looks very professional.
I would recommend this product to anyone, great price for the cable. I looked for a week in my area and the same cable was going for 3 and 4 times the price I paid. Again great buy!!
I have owned this television for over two years now and have not had even the slightest of problems. The picture and color are excellent. I don't positively review many things I have purchased but I feel people should know this Samsung TV is a good one and has been trouble free. The shipping and receiving from Amazon was exactly as they promised also.
I've not bought from amazon.com the Genius D613 but as a periodic customer who is very satisfied with every product ive bought from amazon, i think amazon should not have this low quality products in its grid. I was expecting to buy a cheap camera with multifunction capabilities at a not excellent but acceptable quality. Let me say that this camera dont worth a dollar, battery consuming (average of only 30 pictures with flash with alkaline duracell batteries), bad flash (never take a nightshot wih this thing and it takes like 20 seconds to have the flash ready for another shot), daylight photos are horrible misstrouble colors, not intuitive menus, complicated configuration tools that you have to reconfigure every time you turn on again your camera (saturation).Your pulse should be like a tripod because if not every photo would look like you have parkinson (trembling) or something. Video mode does not capture audio (which what i was expecting for my uses)since almost all cameras with this specifications and price does capture audio. The USB speed its poor since its only 1.1 while almost all the others camera in the price range have USB 2.0, which counts at the time of using your camera as a webcam and transferring files.After a short searching i found a lot of better options in the market with more capabilities at the same or even lower prices of other brands. But too late i have too say.I ve never written a review but i thought that could be helpful for other people who buy something and receive this thing, i was expecting a better quality from a company with the reputation of genius.inc, which was the factor in the first place i choosen this camera from others alike.Sincerily, Im very dissapointed i have never had bad results with genius products, but they should reconsider this kind of products.
I bought this unit and it was dead on arrival. The company was real good and prompt and sent me out another. It too was dead and would not work. I decided that it wasn't worth the effort to get another and it probably wouldnt work as well. I bought a different brand and I hope this one will work. Company was great to deal with, but the product was worthless.
Hi I think the Audio Technica anth40f are wonderful they are like it says like real studio Cans though I'm a listener being disabled with RSD (CRPS) I wont go out with these ,you get it for 1.3rd the price I was almost going topay 3 yrs ago I feel very fortunate to have these and $50 mfor these is a bargain good luckrsdno
This cable is well built, low losses, waterproof and is perfect to connect a Panel Antenna amazon.com/gp/product/B004EHRCL0 to a USB Wifi Network Adapter amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y6UNI6 or AP like TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G Access Point TEW-430APB.
This was a low priced nice item of which we baught for our kids, they downloaded easy and is a operfect gift for kids for their girs mp3 player, or even 2nd or someone with not tons of songs to download. it holds quite a bit for the price. It is very durable and easy to handle. It is also easy to use, no hi tec things to figure out. I love that. We love it and both my kids are very happy. We first had an Iriver and I couldn't download to save my life. this was a puiece of cake.
I'm more of a casual photographer but I knew that I needed a lens to help me take indoor event photographs that weren't blurry, and to add some artistic flair to my photography. This is just the lens to do it, as I build up my lens collection. I love the possibilities. Next up for me is the 85mm f/1.8 lens and then I think I'll be set for a while on lenses!
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 was very happy with the quick delivery of this unit. I was tired of unplugging and replugging the keyboard and mouse and monitor between two computers. Ain't electronics just amazing!!!
Batteries loses power after short usage. If battery dies, you lose your pictures. While the camera is "storing" photos... it uses battery power, thus battery loss is quick. We plugged it to our pc one time... after that, it doesn't always download, and twice it shut my computer down. It is NOT worth the money to spend!! I thought it would be great for my 7 yr old son to learn to use a camera, and take his own photos. It is more of a hassle than an enjoyment because he cannot get his photos to download.
This camera is a wonderful product. I love it for being able to zoom in on my children when we are at school functions or soccer games. I had a Cannon camera before that didn't have near enough zoom so you couldn't make out who the people are. It is fairly easy to use and I dont have any complaints with it as of yet. I have owned it for about 3 months and feel that it would last me a long time!!
is a product of low quality, my telescope nextar8 brings one, which stopped working 15 days after starting to use it. I had to buy another orion ez finder deluxe. buy it on amazon but I got no response by the warranty. is poor cheap plastic contruction.
I own a 20D and a A85, this is a great walkaround camera and significantly faster than the A85 with its Digic2 chip.If you take the time to check out its features you can do a whole lot with it.Even has continuous shooting mode at about 2.4fps.Focus is very fast.
I have gone through 3 pairs of these. Only had a problem when the wiring got twisted on one ear and distorted the sound. The other times, I would just lose them. Actually I left my ipod and earphones on the plane.My friend introduced these to me in 2003 and I love them. This was great to listen on the plane when there were noisy kids. I didn't hear a damn thing.I need a new pair, but I am planning on buying these again instead of Shure SE110. These earphones are built like tanks. Oldie but goodies!!!
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.
It works & I have 1080i on my Samsung hdtv ready TV. Does not work without the Samsung remote. ( No way to scan available chanels)
First of all, I would like to thank Polk Audio Company that has a great product for consumers. I am really happy with this subwoofer "Polk Audio PSW505". It sounds very good- soft and a lot of long throwing bass. In the past I bought few subwoofers from brand name company such as JBL, Mackie, QSC, Behringer....They are very expensive and the range from $600 to $1800, but it sounds not that much different. Luckily, I got a good deal for this subwoofer "Polk Audio PSW505" at Amazon.com around $200...and it is really quality. I am highly recommended everyone who is looking for the subwoofer to fill up a ton of soft and long throwing bass for your room with the inexpensive price to buy this subwoofer. Again, If you buy this subwoofer "Polk Audio PSW505", you will not be disappointed.Thank you for reading my review.
This detector looks and sounds very nice. The factory settings are exactly what I would have selected if I would have had to program it myself. I have not noticed any false resturns on the interstate. The only false return I have gotten in the city has been when I am litterally driving into a grocery store parking lot. The downside to this detector for me is that I wanted to permantly mount this detector in my truck. So I had to buy an direct wire kit for additional $15 from an seperate vendor. The book states that the higher you mount the detector the better the distance for detection, so I wanted to mount it to my sunvisor and I had to spend an additional $12 for an visor mount from yet another vendor. The detector does come with a lighter outlet cord and an windshield suction cup mount but that all seemed trashy looking to me. Overall a great product but in my opinion needs to come with more accessories.
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!).
love the drive, works great, installed on own and no problems, very easy
I'm on my third Sansa View right now... The main problem that happened to the replaced two was probably heat. When left in the car (even under the cover of glove compartment), it appears that the Sansa View gets too hot and the rotation wheel expands to a degree that it detaches from the sensors inside. The same scenario happened to both of my previous Sansa Views. They were left in the car's glove compartment one day when it was a bit too hot and the rotation wheel stopped working (which renders the unit unusable). I've had other MP3 players before and had even left them on my car seat and they never had this problem.The first issue can be counted as my fault for leaving it in the heat. But another issue with this unit is driving me crazy. I listen to audio books alot. Some of these MP3 files are 1 hour long files. Typically, Sansa View remembers the playing position and resumes the book where I last paused it or turned it off. But sometimes, it resumes the position on the wrong file (like a previous file/chapter), in which case I had to fast forward it to my "bookmark". And Sansa View does NOT have a "fast" fast-forwarding feature. I literally had to hold down the fast-forward button for several minutes. That was very annoying. Playing music is fine, but for audio books I'd try something else next time.On the side note, I do like SanDisk's return policies and their speed in processing my two replacements. That was good.
I bought this booster to improve the signal from my D-Link router to the laptop. My main computer is in the basement office and reception around the house upstairs was marginal at best, to be expected with the concrete walls, floor joists, ceiling tiles and flooring that it must traverse. Usually I would get 1 or 2 bars on the signal strength. When I first hooked up this booster, the reception jumped to a full 5 bars. Wow, I thought, what a remarkable product. The next day the signal dropped to 2 to 3 bars at the 100mW setting and seemed to get worse at the 200 and 500 mW settings. Next, I installed a 15-feet extension to move the antenna to the center of the house (still in the basement) and used the Hawking booster at 200mW (best setting) to get the signal up again to 4 to 5 bars on the laptop upstairs and even outside.
Like the other reviewers, my traffickit doesn't work, and I have their newer CrossoverGps (2500T). Magellan was good enough to send me another traffickit, but that doesn't work either. It shows everything is honkydory, no matter how bad the traffic is. I suspect it's an interface problem with the GPS unit. I wasted $70 +.
Just a heads up that the current list price of $300+ on this cable is insane! There are various other HDMI to DVI-D cables available on Amazon for under twenty dollars.
This is the Mercedes Benz of digital picture frames. I purchased one for my wife as a Christmas gift for displaying pictures of our grandchildren. The resolution is far better than anything I have reviewed. In addition to the resolution, it is simple to setup and change the photos for display. We have since bought two more for the grandmothers. I received one of a different brand for Christmas and there is no comparison, the Philips quality is far superior. I have one complaint, not with the product but with the delivery time. We have yet to receive the third one purchased [..] and still shows on my order for[..]thru 23rd delivery.Karl
I purchased this for my 5 year old son. And he is very pleased with it. It runs games reasonably well.. games like maze.. etc...
Etymotics made a fantastic sounding pair of headphones. I bought mine several years ago. Last year however, one of the channels started to cut out, so i sent it back to etymotics and despite being out of warranty they sent me a new pair. This new pair was great...until it too broke. I checked on several audiophile forums and this appears to be a design flaw with the ER-6i's, there is essentially nothing protecting the soldered connections, so natural wear eventually will cause them to fail prematurely. This time when I called Etymotics they told me that I would be able to buy a new pair for the discounted price of $75... the price of a new pair on Amazon. Thanks but no thanks, I'd prefer to spend my money on a quality set that will last more than a 12 months.
Was pleased in the way the UHP306 delivered heavy bass and great mids and highs. However, my fun with these Altec Lansing branded headphones were very short lived. The left earpiece muted after 3 months....with no reason. At least that I could think of. Could it have been because I wrapped the headphones around my Ipod player while not in use? Hardly, because the heavily clothed wire protector that surrounds the cords should protect the wire from any breakage or shortage, right? This was my main purpose of buying these headphones because I listen to music while working out at the gym and needed sturdy wiring with my headphones in case they are snagged or yanked. But, the left earpiece shortage did not occur from a snag or yank....it just happened all of sudden with no reason. That morning they were playing fine....when I went to put them on before my workout that evening...."poof" left ear music be gone!!! I would not have written this review if a coworker didn't experience the same problem, same brand, same model within 2 months of purchase. I suggest you spend a few extra bucks for SkullCandy's Full Metal Jacket models especially if you are a bass head. I am rocking these now with no problem....for now.
Bought this back in december '10 and i'm still loving it... would have preferred a different cap but i havnt lost this one yet ;)
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.
Got the adapter to use with my new cell phone. Have only used it a handful of times but it seems to work fine. Reception was better when I plugged it into the front of the computer rather than the back side USB port.
I was in LA and went to Simon's camera I wanted to buy a new Canon lens for my Canon 5D. Simon, the owner saw that I had this Tiffen 77mm filter on my camera and commented, that "you've got great glass there (the lens), but the UV filter you are using is not so good." He did a side by side comparison of the Tiffen next to the Hoya Pro1 Digital filter. It was really night and day. The reflection and glare & distoration were noticeable. I did replace the Tiffen with the Hoya ($79.99) and don't regret it. The Tiffen is fine, if you are on a budget, but if you want great results, don't skimp.
I have a D300 and my results with this lens are quite positive, let me tell you. My model will take nice pictures with ANYTHING! All the Nikon DX series are awesome, powerful cameras. The 55-200 lens took nice snapshots of my child moving about in a dimly lit room with a flash. I have seen inspiring, professional results using this lens on a basic D40 kit.I am not shocked at people discounting this nice zoom lens because it isnt a 200mm fancy portriat lens, or is it simply because it isn't the more favorable VR model. In this case, there is no difference in quality. Awww, No VM? Think of it this way, No VM means less internal parts to break.The idea is that you buy the accessories that are right for you. It's what you want, not what they want.The 55-200mm lens compliments any DX series camera. If you have your lighting and your composition set, you are good to go, and you need not worry about taking less than great pictures. You can even achieve even more amazing results with this 55-200m lens using 52mm filters, and when editing in photoshop.With the money you save, buy a nice 52mm UV & circular polarizer to use with the 55-200.It is a compact and lightweight zoom lens.It has the top of the line ED glass.It is affordable. A retail value of 250.00, it's a deal for [amazon's price] but don't let the cheap price translate as a cheap lens, or that you will get cheap results with the 55-200. Dont let people scare you. You will take nice pictures with this lens, but go ahead buy the 55-200mm VS for a hundred dollars more if it makes you feel better!; ) lol
Got two of these to supplement the hard drive on my MacBook Air and move files back and forth from my work computer. Good quality, plenty of space; I'm planning on getting a couple more to take movies with me when I travel.
HiThe iBot arrived in a timely fashion. The product looks and feels like a new product. The picture quality is as I expected. The first iBot I owned was damaged. The item did not come from Orange Micro damaged. The product probably acquired damage by being moved about. This iBot has the same product quality as my previous iBot product. I have the original iBot software cd, Ben Software, and the iBot drivers from IO....I rate the seller based on timely delivery and product appearance.I do say, five stars will do!!!Thank youSatisfied Buyer
Inital shipment was for the wrong product I received a compact disk 1 GB vs ordered SD disk for 2 GB. Once reported Amazon proptly provided return instruction (no cost return shipment) and shipped the correct product expedited shipment. A pain but nice recovery by Amazon ... to error is human.
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.
Perfect fit and replacement for my lost eyecup for my Nikon D40. Genuine Nikon product. Not much else to say about it!
Card works great, and is cheap. Will allow you to transfer pictures onto computer or other storage device faster because of class rating.Worth every penny!
I bought these beacuse my older ones were worned out. I like it. Not much to say about the product. good brand good product but very expensive for my taste
I was worried about buying this monitor because of all the talk of dead pixels and the bad reputation of LCDs for gaming.Fortunately I had no dead pixels and suspect that the people that do recieve monitors with dead pixels are likely a minority and the people that recieve their monitors fine, you'll never hear from.As for gaming, I thought I wouldn't be sensitive to the blur associated with fast motion during gaming, but I guess I am after all. I don't consider myself very demanding in this area and therefore I was surprised to notice the blur in Call of Duty2. It is noticeable, but I personaly feel that the benefits of the monitor outway this drawback.The only other comment I can make to inform others about this monitor is about their video card. I discovered that my video card wasn't up to snuff with the high resolution of this monitor and it somehow blew a gasget! I went to a older card I had laying around and will need to wait to upgrade my machine, since I think it would be a waste to buy another expensive AGP card, when the future seems to be PCI-express.
These headphones have a great well-balanced sound, and detail resolution is just awesome. However, you NEED to get a good seal. They have to be inserted quite deep. I have a feeling all the bad reviews about tinny/bass-shy sound or poor isolation have to do with people not understanding how to insert these.
My previous set of Sony earbuds lasted me about 15 years and with the same construction featured in this set, I have no doubt these will last me another 15 years. In fact this set is even more comfortable than my last set. I am very satisfied.
I recently purchased aTransformers Takara Music Label MP3 Player Soundblaster [Black] at BotCon 2008, and needed a card that would fit him. I initially bought a micro card on accident. The mini card was what I needed, and now I can enjoy my purchase! It's a great little card that works perfectly with Soundwave.
Ordered this camera because it seemed like an amazing deal, for the kit with the lens and the dateback body. Package arrived, it's the standard body in the kit. Be aware of false advertising/very expensive typo...
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.
Mouse functioned properly, however, soon after installation, my computer would crash upon attempt to shut system down. Mouse and biometric device have their own software. Removed biometric device software, no more crashes. Conversed with Microsoft Tec. (polite fellow from India). His help consisted of nothing more than reading from the manual that came with product. Suspected biometric device was defective. Tried new device. Same system crashes. Software conflict issues confirmed. Purchase with caution if you are a windows XP user.
This camera is so easy to use. I have always not used a camera because I could not figure it out. My husband also loves it because he can do different things with it. So, it is good for both the inexperienced and experienced. You turn it on, put it to heart and shoot. To see the picture, you turn it to the green mark and there is your picture. It even tells you the lens cap is on.
Mighty fine cable. It has connectors on BOTH ends and cable between 'em just like the picture. It plugged right in to my router and IMMEDIATELY huge bunches of data came screaming out of the other end. It was a sight to behold! The data went back and forth pretty much equally. This fine cable is manufactured so that it can handle 6 cats. All of my old cables could only handle 5 cats at best so this is an improvement of at least 1 cat.Being short, it's an excellent patch. However, if you got a really long one, you could use it for other stuff like tying people up or hanging a deer from a tree so you can clean it real good.I checked and it is fully Windows XP and Windows 7 compatable. It will work with both 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems. It did not come with a driver disk so I figure Windows loads 'em automatically. You might want to check if you are gonna use it on one of them Macs.
Great product. I purchased this for my son who is an amateur astronomer. He loves this chair and takes it with him to star parties. It is portable and very useful.
I've had a nightmare with soundcard purchases the last year. My setup is slightly unconventional but nothing so esoteric that it should be completely unsupported (ahem, why doesn't creative have digital SPDIF on their cards without using an ugly front case header?) I use spdif out to a digital receiver and a pair of axiom speakers. Before purchasing this card I used a VIA envy 24 soundcard, which was great for movies, ok for music(I never got ASIO to work with it nor kernal streaming and had to resample from foobar, couldn't bypass the windows mixer) and it was just completely awful for gaming. Up until now it was incredibly difficult to find a sound card which gave you the audiophile essentials and also had game support. With the Barracuda I don't have to mess around with kernal streaming, don't have to hack the soundcard bios or fool around with different drivers to try and get simple functions that should have been their all along. Everything is already taken care of in a seamless way and whatever even better is that my games don't crackle or have sounds drop out as with my old cards. I've used onboard to an x-fi to the envy 24 (once I began using a digital receiver) and finally the Razer Barracuda. I was never happy with any of these cards. Some would do some functions perfectly but totally lacked in other areas. The Barracuda combines the most important aspects to have great sound quality and has added functions that I wished I could have had just a year ago. DTS sounds just incredible if you have the equipment for it.
Have a hearing problem and ordered these to help with the TV for my wife complains the volume is too high. I listen through my stereo amplifier and she listens through the tv. The sound is just fantastic. Surround sound is just great as well as the music.Well worth every penny. The headphones adjusted properly are very comfortable.
i bought this in order to use the sony xbr52 it works wonders with my blu-ray player s301 it is all compatible with each other, works fantastic glad i bought this
I purchased the V-Tech phone partly because of the ability to use a headset with it, which is very convenient since I do a lot of working from hom. However, I used this headset once before the microphone broke away from the earpiece where it swivels. The sound quality in the earpiece is poor, with noisy am-radio-quality sound. The phone itself is great, but I plan to replace this headset with one from another manufacturer.
The battery works fine however, everyday I get a message that lets me know this is not a genuine Lenovo battery. When I purchased this product I thought it was a genuine Lenovo product. If the battery that I already had wasn't totally dead I would have tried to return it.
I needed earphones that could be worn comfortably under a full-face motorcycle helmet, and the Shure E2c's have been perfect. I wouldn't recommend them for the driver since they block out so much exterior noise, but for passengers who want to veg out & listen to their iPods, they allow you to listen without having to crank up the volume too high.The other earbuds I tried didn't block out the road noise & I could barely hear my audiobooks & music. The Shures are very comfortable (I use the foam plug) and they stay in my ears when I pull on the helmet, and also when I'm doing non-biking things like walking, running, and doing chores around the house.The sound reproduction is very good. For my needs, the Shures were worth the money.
I've owned one of these receivers for years. It works well until you try to upgrade the firmware. Obviously Onkyo is not used to this kind of thing. It failed and the only fix it to take it to a dealer. So sure, it looks good but forget about Onkyo having a clue about quality.
First off I'm a Mac user, so I knew it wouldn't be 100% what I hoped for but unfortunately I wasn't able to ever use the music functions because they only worked with iTunes and not like the standard media buttons that control what ever is playing music. Plus the music only has a play button and no other controls. I ended up returning it wishing more from it.
Overall, I'm satisfied with this purchase and it does seem to be a reasonably good headset. It all works as advertised and is comfortable to wear for long periods. The only minor gripe I have is that the plug is a 2.5mm mini-stereo which, of course, is necessary to work with the Panasonic phone that I bought it for. Since many stereo plugs on other devices are the larger 3.5mm, I would like to have seen that size used on the phone and this headset. That way, this headset could possibly be used on other devices.
I loved this purchase it works great, and the best part is i dont have to plug it in to the coputer!!! YAY!!!! I HIGHLY recommend it!!
I am greatly impressed with this multi-function printer.It is a stand-alone copier and fax machine. So, I don't need to turn on the computer every time that I want to make a copy. The quality of the copying both in pictures and text is excellent. It can be resized. Since I don't get that many faxex, I set it on manual and hit receive fax when I want to receive a fax. It comes with Paper Port software for scanning. You can even fill out forms with it. The manual doesn't have instructions for scanning but you can get the inforamation about it from the enclosed CD.
I'm a programmer and have used networking equipment in my home for years. This product is super simple to use; you just plug in your broadband into the "WAN" socket (standard Ethernet connection from a CAT-5). A WAN indicator light will tell you when your internet connection is working. Then you can plug up to four other items into it.My use for it was to split my internet to my TiVo and to my wireless port. But when I was working from home, or using my laptop to watch internet videos, or copying video from my laptop to my desktop computer (also on the network), I could plug a network cable from my laptop into one of the free ports and get blazing network connectivity.I never used the network printer function, just because I didn't want my printer near where my internet hookup came into my house.I recommend it for any situation where you want rock-steady and fast internet or home network connectivity.
I've been looking everywhere for a decent alarm clock that will start beeping softly and increase volume over time. With the Graduwake feature, I thought my prayers were answered. It sounded good in the store, but at home I realized that it doesn't Graduwake me at all! It starts off really loud, and gets very slightly louder over time. Also, I have to sit up in bed and squint my eyes to read the clock at night. And the CD player just doesn't work sometimes. It whirs and whirs and can't find a track, and you have to press stop and restart it to get it to work. And if you press the nap button, there is no way to cancel it. We were happy with the sound quality though. We returned it today.
I gave it to my nephew. He enjoys it. The price was ok and it arrived quickly which I appreciated.
I bought this camera used, it came in great condition and was happy with the seller. Good compact camera, picture quality good but not great, eaze to carry around, like to still be able to look through eye opening for focus, newer models no longer offer this feature. I'd buy it again if I had to do over. Fit's my needs perfectly.
I've been using this mp3 player for about 4 months now, and I haven't had any problems. Reading the manual (Korean to English translation) was a little hard at times, but it's not that hard to figure things out.I usually wear it while working out, and it performs flawlessly. However, if you plan to wear it while running, you may want to get some different head phones. The stock ear buds are nice and comfortable, but they will not stay in place for long if you move your head too much (like looking left and right.)It doesn't come with an arm band, but I prefer to use the leather case and belt clip. Clipping it onto your shorts keeps it out of the rain and out of your way.The FM tuner and voice recorder come in handy. The voice recorder is best used just to record normal speech. The sound quality isn't very good if you try to record a live band.The case does seem to depress the volume up button, but it isn't enough to actually change the volume, at least with my mp3 player.Oh yeah, it looks shiny and awesome!
I am extremely pleased with the ANtec USB cooler for my laptop computer. It really does keep it cool and I am so glad I bought it. For the price it is a real bargain. I highly recommend it.
The package was arrived much before estimated time. I already took lot's of pictures and I got very good price.Thanks
I have used B+W filters for decades. I was in the wholesale photographic equipment business for over 20 years and even when I sold other brands of filters I bought B+W for my own use. I have used them on some of the best optics available on the commercial market; Zeiss, Leitz, Rodenstock, Schneider, etc. The fact that this filter is multi-coated is a big deal. It really makes a difference and improves the quality of my photographs. I use this filter on myCanon 85mm f/1.8 lens.I would never buy another brand of filter as, in my opinion, B+W is the best.
I am really satisfied with my purchase of the Panasonic Lumix I received in time allotted.Quyana(Thank you in Inupiaq.Denty
I purchased this bulk package as a gift for my son's fourth grade class. I took each of their picture with who they wanted in their picture (themself, or with their best friend(s). They loved their magnet! I can't say enough. It was so easy to peel and stick the magnet onto the back of the picture. For the cost of under $.80 per magnet -- the whole gift (including picture) cost me under a dollar. To see the children's faces light up when I gave them their gift, was just priceless! I highly recommend this product, whether for a gift or just your making magnets for your own personal use.
I had previously owned this model of camera, which is very small and takes pretty good photos. I lost the 1st one, so I purchased a refurbished one. This refurbushed one, which I purchased to take on vacation, day 2, of photo taking, the len's cover got stuck in the 1/2 open position. So now the lens is in danger of getting scratched since its now at least 1/2 open all the time.
My husband gave me a video-recorder for Xmas a few years ago, but my arms get so tired when I'm filming the plays my son is in. So, he got me this for this past Xmas. It is very functional. It was easy to set up. It is easy to extend its height. There are two extensions, in addition to the one shown. Plus, you can turn the handle and extend a "rod" up the center, to make it even higher! There is a nice lever/handle so you can turn/rotate the camera up and down or side to side smoothly, or you can lock one or both of these functions. There is a level indicator, so you can level the stand on uneven ground.My camcorder fits perfectly. So does my camera!Last weekend, my 9-year-old took a class at the science museum during which he made a telescope. His telescope fits on this tripod (although, technically, you'd want a taller tripod for a telescope. He's only 9, so he was VERY excited to be able to take it outside and view the night sky with the tripod. This is a perfectly functional well-priced tripod, for average, everyday, family use. So this tripod is versatile, as well, and seems to fit a wide variety of electronics and objects!At this price, it's hard to go wrong!
I dont se how that thing could push so little . Im betting its power rating is more like 350w rms x2 700w rms bridged x1. Now even with that rating you should be able to get alil over 1000w fairly clean based on the thd rating You could in theory turn the gain up 75%
The Powershot SD1200 fits very snuggly (I wouldn't then recommend this case for the SD1100, which is slightly bigger). The hard sides and interior lining seem perfect for protecting the camera and the magnetic closure works just fine. The cord passes easily in and out of the hole in the upper part of the case. My only complaint is that it really adds a lot of bulk to the otherwise inconspicuous camera, but I guess the protection is worth it. Also, keep in mind that it is not real leather, although the synthetic material does not look bad.
Needed new toner for older HP Laserjet, had three old ones that were printing light. Purchased this one and was hesitant due to it's price. Man was I wrong, it worked great, gray tone is a little spotty, but we print black and white mostly. I'm buying another one soon for backup.
I am completely satisfied with my purchase of the Samsung 56" DLP HDTV. I was somewhat reluctant buying a TV over the internet; however everything went well from ordering to delivery. I live in very large loft and needed big TV to help fill the space. The picture is excellent quality, easy set-up, easy to operate.Oh yeah the price was GREAT as well!!
this unit works well. would like to see more info on rest areas put on the maps when driving the interstates. also would like to to be able to scroll down the maps to see what is coming up. also not much to do when you make an error in programming but exit and start over.micro soft streets and trips has much better planning for trips and this does not have the ability to do this.it does work well and is fairly accurate.
7 hours of battery life (using DVR230), outside battery meter and lightweight design. It cannot get better than this!
Well constructed and full of the technology that can be expected from Yamaha. The auto detect can be turned on or off. The volume control sets the volume relative to the volume of the reciever. This means you don't have to re-adjust the subwoofer volume every time you touch the reciever. A very nice small wooofer, ideal for a small to mid size room (mine is 14x18). Works extremely well for surround sound and is good for music.
This is a must have for flash control. Off brands have been tried and they do not work well, to put it mildly. The wiring is weak and prone to not working. This is one item where it is essential to get the real deal directly from Canon.
When we switched to Frontier TV, we had a lot of problem with their remote. It usually took several clicks at different angles to transfer what we need to the receiver. Checking online for possible solutions led us to this product. It did help the receiver "see" the remote signal a little better but not by much. Our receiver is on a mounted shelf above the TV screen. Apparently, there was still a lot of glaring/reflection interfering with the signal. As a last-ditch try, I turned the receiver around so it faced the wall, away from the TV screen. Then it started to work a lot more consistently. The only problem now is that the wires sticking out above the TV screen. Oh well! You can't win everything!We didn't have the need to test the range of this product because we just bought it to work around the signal interference issue. One bonus came out of this purchase: when it's cold, you can keep your hands warm inside a blanket because the signal works through it. It's great for watching a recorded hockey game. I could just keep my finger on the 30-second advance button and hit it once every face-off, or four times every ad timeout.We received the product around the middle of April and have changed the battery twice so far. You can make your own conclusion on whether that's good battery life. I hope this helps!
I didn't realize how far coffee-makers had slipped until my spiffy Black & Decker under-counter model developed a slow leak--and it's only about a year and a half old. I don't know how many drip coffee-makers I've been through since drips first came out but it's a lot. So I came to dear old Amazon to find out which machine customers liked the most, searched on electric coffee-makers and filtered (yes, I know) by review. At that time the Presto coffee percolator came up No. 1. I was astonished--a PERCOLATOR? So I thought, what the hell, and ordered it.Coffee tastes absolutely great, it's piping hot and takes about the same amount of time as the B&D.; I didn't like the enclosed folding filters, so I just use the basket filters I have on hand, carefully poking a hole in the middle using the stem holding the basket. Works just fine and is easier than doing origami with the filters supplied.My only complaint is the percolator doesn't have an automatic shut-off. I gave it five stars anyway because it's well worth the hassle of remembering to shut it off. I'll try a plug-in timer with just an 'off' peg on it.P.S. There's a little thin sludge in the bottom of the mug after drinking but that's not a problem for me, I simply don't drink those last few drops. Also, after three weeks rinsing in hot water after each use has kept build-up away--but I use distilled water, perhaps that makes a difference. The cup indicator, inside the pot on the handle side, is a useful touch.
The price was great. It arrived quickly. I have no issues with this product and would recommend it to others without a doubt.
These earphones are incredible. Period. Get them.I listen to all kinds of music, but primarily classical, rock and jazz. These sound great with all of them. They are incredibly accurate and produce this luxurious soundstage which beats many high-end home theater setups. The bass is wonderfully accurate and the mids and highs are just right.These are also a very comfortable pair of earphones. Both the rubber and the foam inserts are much better than the hard vinyl Shure gives you.Speaking of Shure's, these earphone blow away the E3C's by a long shot. Much clearer and better bass response. The Shure E500, however, do indeed sound a touch better and livlier than these. At $550, I'm not sure they are really worth it.These are. Great. Just great.
I don't usually write reviews, but have to for this. It prints black text fast as anything. I do a lot of heavy printing and am still on both of my cartridges since I purchased it about a month ago. The one thing that I was worried about was printing pictures. I use glossy photo paper for pictures and they turn out great. It is small, portable and as good as a full size printer. I have recommended this printer to everyone. It is more than I could have asked for in a printer this size.
Even a caveman can do it, opened box -- connected to router instant fix for my problem.
The product came within 5 days of the order date. Very well package and very easy to open. I definitely would order from this vendor again!
I was so excited about getting a new alarm clock with a cd player and was willing to spend some money. While checking out a bunch we though this was a pretty cool looking and it had all the features I was looking for. We did notice that because of the way it opens there might be problems in the future, so we got the extended insurance. What we didn't exect was the fact that it isn't balanced properly inside, so the cd taps. It definatly woke me up, but the tapping was so annoying it almost got thrown through the window. I'll be returning it today.
The product is fine. Its great. However I live in a city and with all the radio stations bouncing around its a bummer listening to static through my music all the time. This isnt the fault of the device. Its just how it goes. If you live in the country youre totally set with one of these babies.
I was impressed with this multi-format DVD drive which when I bought it, had &quot;generic&quot; pricing. It handled older and generic -R 1.0x disks and new generation name-brand +R 4.0x disks equally well.It ran with my existing software and did not require a special manufacturer's patch, unlike my previous drives. It should run well with any recently published DVD burner title on the market.
I bought this to use it in my Verizon Motorola Krzr. It's worked perfectly fine. the adapter works fine also.
works great. easy to use (this is my first one). needs more volume, not loud enough.
I've had a pair of these for about a while now, they'll last a long time because i don't use them. They are fairly comfortable but not great for long use as the bud which is in close constant contact w/ the inside of your ear is made of hard plastic. The other downside is that they produce very little bass unless you hold them right in side the ear opening, other than that you're only going to hear mids and highs.
I absolutely love the sound coming from my very first pair of over the ear headphones!! The bass is really nice and it compliments the music even more.... hard to take em off!! These are much better then the $200-300 pair headphones and these made the top 5 list on the Consumer Search website!! Thank you Thank you Thank you
I have had problems w/ this camera since the day it was purchased. For some reason when you press down the button to take a picture, nothing happens. I've had about a 50/50 chance of ever getting it to snap a picture. I always keep a spare camera on hand, because you cannot rely on this camera to take a picture. Do not use this camera if you want to take pics of anything important, because you may not get any!
I tried series of test shots with the same vantage point with and without this filter and all the time I get the same or negligible difference in exposure between with and without photos. That means, amount of light eaten up by this filter is almost Nil. For $6, this is a well investment I would say.
I'm confused about some of the specs on this unit. Bel is supposed to be the best detector out now. I did some research on their site and they say it's 8x vs. imports. They don't say 8x "what" vs. imports but it's 8x "something" vs. imports. Kinda gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing you're buying American. So I ordered it.The UPS truck pulled up a few days later and the driver knocked on my door. I sniffed his butt. He sniffed mine and after we verified identities he handed me the package. I ran into the house and eagerly ripped open my new toy. I was proudly admiring the box and one of the first things I noticed was Made in Canada. This is where the confusion comes in. Don't we import stuff from Canada? Did Canada become the 51st state while I was sleeping? What's going on here?Anyway, no tickets after a couple weeks so 4 stars based mostly on Bel's reputation.
Got 4 tickets this year... 1 more and Im forced in Massachusetts to attend the "mandatory driver's re-education program" which sounds like something out of Ray Bradbury's Fanhrenheit 451 but I digress...I purchased this detector because I didnt have $450 to spend on one but wanted the best bang for my buck. I researched and found that this radar detector was a good buy for the money. I went ahead and got the 12 foot cord as well because those standard curly ones never work well for me.....It came, it was super easy to mount on my windshield. I switch vehicles so its easy to detach, bend the clip a bit for slanted windows and the thing sticks like glue.It stays on Autoscan most of the time for me... Highway Mode too. I have already been alerted to 3 or 4 cruisers coming up behind me, along side me.. BUT it paid for itself on Father's Day when I was doing 80 in a 55 on a deserted 2 lane HWY in Western MA. "LASER" flashed, chirped loudly once... and then 2 seconds later it started chirping incessantly. That 2 seconds was enough time to step on the brakes (you do become like Pavlov's Dog when you get this thing, everytime it goes off... Foot instantly goes to brake! Its reflex now for me) A state trooper was out of his cruiser painting me with his LIDAR gun. The thing gave me 2 seconds of heads up, which for an instant on radar gun like the new LIDARS is pretty impressive! I slowed to 60 and he pointed his gun at the next car! 80 in a 55mph, been there before.... about a $250 ticket so it has truly already paid for itself.For the money, this thing cant be beat. do you really need a radar detector that has GPS and an FM radio? No. Dont spend $500 on a valentine... this thing is good as gold.
I have purchased 4 of these scanners for my document scanning business and EACH ONE needed to be replaced or repaired about a year or so after the purchase date. They DO work great for a year, but after that they jam or only scan half of a document. I have NEVER EVER written a "product review" on ANY website, but hopefully this review will save you from the disappointment & headaches I've experienced with this product (4 times). Canon MUST be aware of all the issues this scanner has and yet they continue to sell it (and for such a high high dollar amount). Shame on Canon!
This is my first digital camera and not sure if I want to give up my 35mm yet. This camera's body is cheaper than most of the cameras I researched. I bought an Olympus 3020 and took it back because no hook up to TV, no sound on movie mode, and it cost too much to not have those things on it. The Olympus actually took clearer pictures and really good color. The Toshiba M71 is okay with pictures. It has a little pink tinting and not exactly right on pictures I have taken so far. The video is with sound and pretty good quality.I've only had it a couple of weeks. I am also using it at the highest resolution so I don't think I will be happy at the lower settings for picture taking. Remember also to take the lens cover off before turning on for picture taking or the lens will not come out. Easy hookup for downloading pictures to computer!Bottom Line-You get what you pay for! I saved... by buying Toshiba.
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!
Bought it for my scoot, but it's too big for that purpose.It takes a dome light just under 20 seconds to charge/discharge the cap!Is a solid thing, just under 1ft long, and the width of a coke can!Does not have a display, good enough if you stow it away, and don't want any potential battery hogs on the cap (like a display or sensors).It's a basic cap, made out of good material.The connector pins are molded into their shape, they don't look that refined.
Deciding to upgrade from my previous 2mp camera, I automatically went for Sony. I am not big into photography but I don't want an entry level camera either. I have always had success with Sony products and this camera is no exception. After a couple months of use I still love it and have had no problems at all.I was thinking about getting the P100 instead (also 5.1 mp) but chose this because:1. AA batteries. What if I have a low battery and still have photos to take? Boom-AA batteries. No expensive special Sony battery to buy. (I do recommend high capacity batteries, though. Standard AA batteries really don't last very long. The supplied Sony NiMH batteries are great-get some like those)2. 2.5" LCD screen. I can review my pictures and see greater detail than the traditional smaller screens. (Make sure you get a pretty good case to go with it-larger screen=easier to damage)There are a lot of options that this camera has that I will probably never use. Nevertheless, they are there just in case I would want to. It is easy to use even if you don't know anything about digital cameras. I turn the wheel to "P" and everything is all set for the finest pictures.If you are looking for a smaller, sleeker design camera and don't mind forfeiting some LCD screen size, the P100 is probably for you. It has a few less options but has a slightly longer battery life and can fit in your pocket. If you want something slightly larger, the W1 may be for you.Recommended Assecories:Case (Sony soft case works great)High Capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries128 mb Memory Stick or higher (it comes with a 32mb stick but that doesn't hold too many pictures)HP Photosmart printer (my 8150 prints excellent pictures)I wish the optical zoom was a little better. 3x isn't too bad, but sometimes I wish I had a little more. Unfortunately, most digital cameras are going to be about 3x.In response to the guy having focus problems-Mine has NEVER had any. As with all electronics, you can buy the best and still get a lemon and that sounds like what he got.If you still can't decide on a digital camera I offer two pieces of advice-DON'T BUY A KODAK! and You get what you pay for!
This bag fits my Nikon D80 with the 35-200 lense attached. It also has room for batteries, charger, flash and an additional lense. Still the bag seems compact, rather than bulky.The quality and durability of this bag is great.
Does the job! Fits securely on to belt. Easy access with magnetic latch, and finger cut-outs. Allows you to loop cord around your wrist, before pulling camera from case. Amazon followed sale through delivery. I'm pleased Amazon's service, and material. I would order from Amazon again for sure!
Fairly priced. Prompt shipping. Cord long enough to allow flexibility in placement of the hard drive I bought this for. Cable is a bit stiff - probably due to the extra shielding for external use. Also discourages crimping. Plugs seat quite snugly on both ends.This is a great option to use instead of the USB cables for external drives. Read write speeds rival an internal drive and MUCH MUCH MUCH faster than USB externals. This is the way to go!
I have a pack of 50 the first few cds burned with no problem. I've tried about 10 since then and none have burned thus far...
This worked great and stays charged for an extended amount of time. I use it doing yard work and work around the house all of the time. Nice. Holds a lot of music for extended playtime.
These are the best sounding portable USB speakers I've heard. I also love the flat style of the speakers and case. It makes it easy to pack into a laptop case or a suitcase for portability.They're made of a sturdy plastic with aluminum grills and flip-under stands, which makes them very durable - important if you travel. I've never used the auxiliary input, so I can't comment as to how well it works with a portable audio device.The biggest con for me is the lack of a headphone jack. When these speakers are connected to your laptop, it disables the built-in speakers and sound card (naturally). To switch to headphones, you have to disconnect the USB connection, then close and relaunch whatever application you're using with audio. It's a minor nuisance, but enough for me to take away a star. Another minor nuisance is the fact that it disables the use of any hard volume control buttons you have on your laptop, and volume is controlled either via the speaker itself, or through your control panel. Again, the workaround is to not use the USB cable and connect from your computer's headphone out into the auxiliary input, but that requires an extra cable in addition to the USB or AC cable, which defeats half the purpose of USB speakers.A good buy to me. Well worth the money, but before buying you should be aware of the two issues stated above. If using headphones and hard volume controls are not that important to you, this is the ultimate buy.
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!)
I recently acquired the Canon MP-E 65mm Macro lens for the sole purpose of getting in real close to the features printed on US Local stamps from the 1800s, since there are an abundance of multi-variant forgeries that need to be identified against a reference original stamp. A focusing rail, such as the Jamco brand, is essential, as the lens needs to be brought forward and backward to manually focus at the different magnifications. DOF is not an issue with stamps, obviously, but targeting in to a focused image across the stamps' surface while attempting to get into the minute details within design lines and lettering, forces the use of the rail frequently. Also, a Neewer macro "flash" ring is quite sufficient for a paper-only non-reflective surface/even with the common glazed papers often found on these type of stamps. A great lens for documenting in this very specialized field, esp. when I want to sell the forgeries to collectors under the correctly identified number and letter in my reference books. I have posted 2 images of the portions of a legitimate vs. a fraudulent stamp, to give an idea of the level of detail, for comparison, revealed at high magnification.
I just got this player yesterday and I can't put it down. It has GREAT sound for such a small lightweight device...10 times better than those heavy a.. iPods (more like iPound!), trust me I listened to an iPod at the store before I bought this. I got the player from Walmart Online for $149 plus $5 for a 1yr extended warranty ($5! BestBuy wanted $20 for the same warranty!)5 band user customizable EQ is nice, other flash players either don't offer one or they come with 5 or 6 crappy presets.Memory is expandable up to 1GB SD card now!If you are going to use an mp3 player for anything active get a flash based player specifically this one, you won't regret it.
The plugs on this are the best I've seen on an ethernet cable yet. The little guard doesn't prevent you from pushing down the tab or sliding it into a recessed port and the whole thing is very firmly attached to the cable.
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.
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.
The idea behind this is pretty much awesome. The length of the cables, however, and the sensitivity knob make this a 4 star product instead of a 5 star. Also, don't worry about instructions. It is easy to put together, and impossible to put it together wrong.First, I connected everything and placed it inside my computer case, and only had minimal success. Adjusting the sensitivity knob did help the light blink to music, but it was kind of sporadic and would only blink for a split second.I decided I would run the cables out of the case and leave the microphone on my desk. The response was better, but now I had to adjust the sensitivity knob a lot more frequently as I adjusted the volume.Finally, I opened the little box and soldered the microphone to a speaker wire I had and ran it down to the floor and put it in front of my subwoofer. Now it works perfectly. I don't have to adjust the sensitivity knob as I adjust the volume, and the light stays on for the entire length of the beats.I am sure that I am unable to return it if it breaks, but it's only like $10. They should just do that before this baby ships. Put the microphone on a long wire for us, so we can move the microphone closer to the speakers (or subwoofer).PRO: Cheap. Light is very bright, very blue. Easy to assemble/install. Has a switch with three options (on, blinky mode, off).CON: Microphone in a box in your computer may have trouble hearing music. Cables were too short for me. The velcro sucks, and is difficult to remove, so be absolutely sure you find a good spot before you start putting the velcro on.
I think that Jonathan E. Adair review is a little misleading. There is only one RF input for TV and one RF input for FM radio.. the misleading part is that this card is a dual TV tuner. The tv is split internally to the two dual tv tuners on board. This is very similar to a television with picture in picture, no PIP TV requires that you split the cable prior to entering the teleision, all of that is done internally.if they made this card with two rf inputs for TV there wouldn't be enough room for the FM input, on the pci slot.Anyway, this is a great piece of hardware, now at a great price.
This product is nice and very useful and value for money is perfect! Well They do sell it now cheaper in Best Buy but that is life!!!
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!
I'm a recent convert to percolated coffee, and I don't think I'll ever go back to a drip maker. This one is so much easier to clean, works well, and the coffee tastes great. The best part is that you do not need to use a filter, so it's more eco-friendly too. We don't use the suggested filters, and we have no problem with grounds in the coffee. This coffee maker is a great deal!
I write on CDs and DVDs (not the labels that tape onto the media) and they work great. I've had the same set for at least 6 years, I lost the black so I mostly use the Blue now. They are still working great. I'm not sure what the problems others are having. I find they write as dark as any markers on anything. I don't see any "bleeding" on the media surface. I don't know what I'd do without them.
I recently bought this camera and was very excited about the hype. This camera looks great, very "quality" feeling, I also find it has the ability to take great pictures, you just have to experiment with the settings. My only gripe about the camera is that the sound quality is SO bad. My 4 year old camera sounds clearer! If you don't care about the sound quality then I would recommend this camera for you. Overall, it's good enough.
This CP filter is one of the more inexpensive units of this type, yet it feels well-made (in Japan), fits perfectly, and rotates smoothly.However its polarizing effect (through various lenses) on the images taken with my Nikon D40 is only moderate. There is some darkening of the sky and reduction of reflections as I rotate the filter, but the effect is not what I'd call "strong". Upon reflection (get it?) that may actually be a good thing; too pronounced an effect might make the photos look unnatural (and could be achieved using editing software later, if that's what you're looking for).I would have given this five stars (for price vs. quality) if the filter's effect was more noticeable. Your results may vary. Still, at this price point, this unit may be exactly what you need. It adds some saturation to the blues and greens of sky and grass, and diminishes reflections in glass and water.
I got this to compliment my Tamron 18-200 with my K-X. This Sigma is sweet and provides very nice images (provided you are enough of a photographer to properly frame "nice images") DOF is adjustable enough to really narrow to really deep. this is a great addition to my kit. P.S. my Tamron is going away but that's another review altogether.Pete
does not play most movies. when it does play it, it freezes in the middle, usually. I would not pay 10 bucks for this player. Lousy to say the least.
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!
wow these are deff bass lover buds. i own what i thought were the heavyeist bass ever the sony xb 700s now those are amazing headphones 2 but these are buds and they have even more bass then those i abloutly love these vmoda bass freq ear buds if you do not loooooooveeeee bass would not segest these bc you might think there too bassy but if your a bass junky like me you could not go wrong with these espesilay at a price under 50 i would pay 100 for thse buds thats how much i loooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee thse buds best on the face of the earth get these now!!! other head phones i own that i put these way over are skull candy smokin buds sony xb 700 and 300 skull candy low riders shure se 115 apple buds sony mdr nc7 nosie cancling
it was shipped promptly, but the tapes were broken and it was to much of a hassel to return
I have been looking for an "old school" style camera bag for a while now. One with a shoulder strap, and plenty of room for my camera, several lenses, an external flash, lens hoods, Rocket Blaster, memoy cards, batteries, manuals, etc., etc. So far this bag has not disappointed me. It has plenty of adjustable dividers, so you can set up the interior any way you want. Whatever suits your equipment and style of shooting. I love how all of the equipment is accessible when you open the bag, unlike other bags I've tried. There is a patch of rubber on the padded shoulder strap so that it doesn't slip off your shoulder, which is a nice feature for those of us with rounded shoulders! I wasn't too sure about having both a flap and a zipper on the main compartment. But I just leave the flap unbuckled and use the zipper. Very easy to access that way. There is also a nice handle on the top of the bag. Nice color, too, and not too expensive. All in all I'm very pleased with this bag and all of its features.
I've been going through headphones for years now and these are definetly the most comfortable and most functionable. So far they are also the most durable.The coiled wire is great since it eliminates the super long cord syndrome. The headphones give quality sound. The swing out ear hooks can comfortably fit anyone's ears. The main reason I bought this was for the volume control on the cord. It's the best! I never have to take my headphones off, if I ever need to listen to anyone I just turn the volume down. The ONLY reason I gave these a 4 star instead of a 5 star was their appearance. They're not UGLY, but they ain't the hippiest looking things on the market. BUT that can be fixed that with some contact paper or stickers. If you're always on the go, love your music, but tired of crappy, uncomfortable headphones..you really need to try these out.
It fits tight and snug on my NIKKOR 50mm f1.8 AIS lens, or on the UV filter when it is attached to my lens. Great. Plus, it arrived in excellent condition and fast too.
Used this to connect my left and right sound cables from my xbox to my pc speakers that uses a standard jack. Works fine no issues and good price seeing that in radioshack they don't have it so they require u to combine other cables to make all female audio cables coding like $30. I love amazon!
Purchased this run a lot of audio/video over our home network and it runs great. No issues at all. Feels like a commercial switch
I recently purchased these ear buds from Amazon when they were on sale through the gold box. I had become tired of lugging around a huge set of headphones to get good quality, as every other set of earbuds I had tried had been pitiful.The sound quality is excellent, and the sound isolation works very well. I recently wore them on a plane for a couple hours (I was listening to music when I got on the plane and didn't stop until a couple hours into the flight. When the flight attendant came by to offer drinks, I took my earbuds out and couldnt help but exclaim "WOW thats loud!" (referring to the noise of the plane). They literally isolated out almost all of the noise from the engines.I have tried the different types of sleeves. I find the soft flex sleeves (made from soft rubber) to be easily the most comfortable, but unfortunately none of them properly fit my ears and so they would always fall out no matter what size I use. I simply could not stand the flex sleeves (made from hard pvc plastic), they stretched my ears and fell out all the time within 5 minutes no matter what size I used. So I tried the foam sleeves and I found these weren't quite as comfortable as the soft rubber sleeves, but because you compress them and let them expand inside your ear the seal is excellent and they stay firmly in place because they are conforming to your ear.
I was using an Quantaray Pro Digital filter and getting green spots from flares even with a hood. The lens was a Canon 70-200mm f/4L and it can flare sometimes without a hood, but the Quantaray filter created strange artifacts even with the hood. I switched to this B+W filter and no problems since.I have switched entirely to B+W for all my filters except for some Cokin specialty filters which I don't want to buy for each camera and lens.
This mini mouse is perfect for my mini laptop. It works great and is USB so it plugs in and out easily and quickly. I saw the same generic mini mouse in a store for $20 so the price of around $6 is quite a deal. I would recommend this for anything who is as 'laptop mousepad challenged' as I. And . . . the retractable cable is an extra bonus I wasn't expecting!
This bulb doubled the light output of my MAGLITE. It has an extremely bright white light that when at maximum focus will illuminate things 100 yards away. Street signs absolutely glow in the dark from a 1/4 mile away. Use a fresh set of EverReady alkaline batteries and you'll be surprised. My opinion is not to use rechargable batteries in a flashlight. Alkaline batteries have a voltage of 1.56 volts as compared to 1.2 volts for freshly charged of any type. That's a voltage drop of 23% which means your flashlight will never be as bright as it sould. Rechargable NiMH and NiCad batteries also loose 10% of their charge per month just sitting in the drawer. Chemical batteries (like alkaline) never loose their rated voltage and have a 7 year shelf-life.
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've been searching high and low for a good quality charging adapter for my Samsung Galaxy Tab to allow for high-power charging off a standard USB port. I picked one up from fleaBay and it works but it's flimsy and I don't feel comfortable carrying it around so it just stays on my desk. I had hoped this cable would work with my Tab but alas, it does not.I'm not saying it doesn't work, just not with the Tab. If you've got an iDevice clearly the other reviews here indicate it works just fine. I can comment on the quality of the adapter in that it is very solid and well made. I would have no concerns about it getting broken while being thrown around in my bag.So it's back to the hunt for the perfect charging adapter for my Tab. If anyone knows of one that works, is durable and doesn't cost $40, drop me a line...
This mouse is great. It moves well, it helps me be more precise with my work. I should have bought it sooner. I might even buy one for work. I even like the metalic red finish.All in all, a great mouse at a better price than shopping in those office supply stores. I am even using it to write this review.
I purchased this as a Surround Sound solution for a small room. I must say I am quite pleased with the sound quality and compactness of the unit. I do think the Surround Sound aspect of this product is a little over hyped. I have not noticed a significant difference in the Stereo mode vs the Surround Sound mode. The room the unit is is small but open with no back wall in close proximity to the unit, this may be contributing to the lack of the surround effect. Overall however it is infinitely superior to my TV speakers. If you want earth shattering Bass you might want to consider an add on sub woofer. I have found the Bass for the base unit to be quit sufficient for my needs. Overall I recommend this product to anyone that is looking for a compact home theatre experience without multiple speakers.
I bought it for use with my portable generator which I use to power tools and other electrical devices outside. I think this is a great safety device.
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
Quick 2 days free delivery thanks to Amazon Prime. The cover is original, hence as good as expected. After losing my original cover, tried cheaper versions from local market but found them ill fitting and crude, hence moved to original one.
This cable does exactly what it is supposed to. I use it to connect my Xbox 360 to my computer and play on Xbox Live. Works great, and even has a fancy grip to help you remove it from a port.
My daughter received this for x-mas. I returned due to the CD player not working. I returned it to Toys R Us and they didn't have another in stock. I then purchased it through Amazon.com and it arrived with a CD player that wouldn't work yet again. I'm going to return it and not buy another.
The mouse is where the trouble begins. First of all, JUST TO LET ALL OF YOU KNOW, you can use the microsoft optical desktop and intellimouse with your INTERNAL bluetooth stack. I said internal, that is right is will work. BUT BUT BUT, your bluetooth adapter has to be HID supportive, meaing human interface device. HID is only made on the newest of the new bluetooth chips, maybe if you just bought your laptop with internal bluetooth it will work, because it is newer stack and HID supportive.Check with your manufactoring company and ask the bluetooth is HID supportive. Also, do this if you are in the buy for a new laptop, verhy important for any type of functionality for bluetooth in the future. Bluetooth HID is pretty much the 2.0 of bluetooh.Your optical desktop MAY work with your internal bluetooth, as I had hoped for with mine, I had wires and having to hook anything up to my computer when I transfer my laptop back and forth to the library, no wires.Good luck. I see this product as being great for laptop users tired of having to take out their laptop and hook things up all the time, looking for a solution bluetooth solves all of that. HID is the only constraing. Check before you buy anything.
So far so good in my new Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ35. The price seems too good to be true with better specs than the original Panasonic battery that's also Chinese. Time will tell.Update 5/29/2012: This battery holds a charge longer than the Panasonic battery & allows for more shots or longer movies. If this battery is representative, I would buy it again even if the Panasonic battery were equal or less in price.
i never received mystuff and amazon will not replace becuase they lost it in the mail and will not send me another thank you.
Used for a couple of days then went back to a smaller more responsive mouse. Hard to pick up and move quickly - so no so good for online games
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.
I've had my sp90 for around 6 months now, and am still amazed at how great it works. Perhaps I'm a bit easier to please than some, but it might be due to my experiences with the first mp3 player I had (it was a Coby -- a cheap brand). It had next to no features, and it chewed batteries about 5 times faster than the RioVolt SP90. I sold the Coby on Ebay and bought an SP90 and have been very pleased with it since. In fact, I just ordered another two SP90s; one for each of my daughters.Other reviewers have mentioned the downsides; irritating dancing characters on the LCD, battery cover that doesn't have a very solid-feel latch (tho mine stays shut unless I physically slide it), and no backlight. I gave it 5 stars anyway since the price (if you factor in the rebate) is extremely low given the high quality of the sound, the many features, and the excellent implementation (compared to my old Coby MP3 player) of the MP3 and WMA algorithms.I disagree with some reviewers who thought it chewed batteries. Well, it does use them up quicker than my Sony CD player, but then again my Sony doesn't play MP3s. As I said before, my experience with another MP3 player was much worse. At any rate, I've switched to rechargable anyway, which work great and I recommend them for this and all your other digital-electronic playthings.I did the firmware hack (from version 1.00 to version 2.10) and am extremely pleased. Now it remembers where at what point on the CD I turned the player off, and goes back to that point when you turn it back on (if I recall correctly, it will keep track of up to the last 10 CDs(MP3s) you had inserted into the unit. The many other features of the 2.10 firmware can be found at the SonicBlue website under SP100 support.Unlike a few other reports, I've had zero skipping problems (but then again, I'm not a jogger).Go for it! It's a super deal!
I have been a GPS user for years and I don't think you can beat the NUVI 250 for value. Personally I use a Garmin Street Pilot 2620 which is much more expensive, but when I wanted to buy units for my two college age children and the Garmin NUVI 250s were a perfect fit. Most of the great ammenities of my unit, but very compact in size and less than half the price of mine. Not only is this unit pre-loaded with tons of POIs, but the audio system is very clear too. I did my homework and I am glad I decided to by this units for my kids. Oh yeah, my kids think that I am pretty awesome too!
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 C-pen did not work with Window Vista. I called customer services and they were not of any help. When I was using it in Window Vista, files from other programs started popping out.I was disappointed until I started using it on Window XP. This product did a good job. I am a researcher and I have to do a lot of reading. Before buying the product, it was hard for me to retype important stuff into the MS word. However, with this product, the problem just vanished. All I have to do is to read, mark important lines, and then scan it for future reference.When you scan, make sure that the text is not highlighted and the central vertical line (marker) must cut the center of the word you want to scan.Speed is not an issue. The pen never puts you down as far as speed is concerned.I would encourge C-pen team to look into the problem I faced so that C-pen can be excellent in its field.
The laptop is great for me. My son picked it out and I have a smart son. When I thought there was a problem I sent an e-mail and was answered within 24 hours. The problem resolved itself but further assistance was offered.
The micro disk was the wrong size yet you suggested it for my main purchase. The one should have been the MICRO DISK. Now I am stuck with a disk that is too large for my product!!!
I already have a Nikon D70, and I just wanted something I could carry around in my pocket. I got it through Amazon.com at a refurbished price, and for that price I have to give it four stars. If I had to pay list I'd only give it 3 stars.I've been having a lot of fun with it, and it's a great little camera that didn't cost me much.Good points: Very small and easy to use for beginners. Lots of settings that should please anyone. 4 megapixels for adequate 8x10 prints. Good closeup and super closeup macro modes. Lots of data for each picture, including a histogram. Uses easy to find AA batteries.Bad points: Small LCD screen. Very noisy (grainy) expecially at low light levels. No way to manually set shutter speed or aperture. Very slow starting up and writing to memory. Relatively short battery life (get rechargeables). Flash seems to want to go off for any shot in low light, even outdoor's shade.Otherwise, the camera seems to be fairly rugged. Again, perfect for someone who wants a go anywhere camera for taking snapshots. If you want great quality images I suggest you pay more and get a better camera, but this one was hard to beat at the refurbished price.
its a small dvd player but does not have optical in and it takes a while for the dvd door to open yeah it a pretty good player it plays WMA's and MP3' but does not play VCD so if you have a Theater System i recomeded YOU DO NOT BUY IT!! ihave a theater system and its makes it sound not so good.
I purchased this laptop for myself, my 8yrs old, 6yrs old and 14yrs old to use. We all love this laptop. I purchased a sony vaio before, then a hp pavilion entertainment PC for my older sons. These laptops were great but this by far is the one i love out of all three. The screen size and pic are great. Its fast and has tons of memory. I love it, it does what i need it to do.
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!
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 received the product within the time it was offered. The product works very good and the price was very good as well. I did not have any problem with this purchase.
I have this camera/MP3 player for a month now and I take it anywhere. the most usable feature for me is the MP3 player !the camera is for fun and play.I like to take lot of pictures and taking an expensinve camera in my pocket is not an option, so when I saw exilim I was amazed. this was what I was looking for and finding that it could be am MP3 player was a big bonus. later I found out that it was the other way around.after recieving this camera, I started download MP3 from the internet and finally I had time to listen to the kind of music that I like, and not what you get on the radio or in music stores, so a whole new world has been open for me. by the way, the ear plugs are great too and you get a controller too.the pictures are great, I work in many factories so I take pictures of the machines that I work on and the lighting are usually very bad, but on maximum resolution the pictures are great and the color definition is great too, I did not use even once a color enhance filter on the images.so, if you like multimedia, this is a must!
I don't jog long distances: only around 6 miles a week (3 sessions of 2 miles each). I have tried so many different headphones for running and have finally settled on these. I don't like the headphones that go inside of your ears. Those types of earphones get clogged up with ear gunk, are uncomfortable, and usually pop out when I run. I've also tried some of the 'in the ear' headphones that also have a band or loops that go over the ears. But, these, at least for me, did not have much bass response. Also, I run with a partner and often leave one earphone in and one out. Thus, the earphones that are connected via a headband or neckband aren't a good choice for me. These sony earphones fit the bill perfectly. Are they super awesome? No. Of course not. But, considering what I need - they really are great. They allow me to have one on and one off when running with a partner. They cannot 'pop out' while I am running. They don't get clogged up with ear gunk. They, for me, are actually very comfortable compared to jamming an earbud in my ear. Additionally, they have a little bit of bass response (not much, but still) ... AND I feel as though I can run at night with these on because I can still hear my surroundings. Are these for a real runner? Probably not. They aren't super light. That said - I honestly can't find anything better for the money and I have tried a lot.
This product's versatility in allowing you to view in several formats and the use of thumb drive for watching movies is very practical.
Quick shipping, arrived new in packaging. I bought 4 because the price is so inexpensive. If you need CR2025 batteries you won't find them much cheaper than this.
Product arrived on time and as per photo but the photo did not show the back and when I turned it over I was surprised to find US style 2 pin plug. I then sent off for a US to UK adapter. When that arrived I tried to plug the two pin plug in but there was a piece of plastic inside covering the holes. OK I thought, unscrew the back and take out the plastic. No such luck, the "screws" are triangular headed so no screwdriver I have or have seen anywhere in the shops would fit!!! I don't know if these triangular headed screws are US or European as it says on the back EURO ES988 and BS5733 13A 230V. I realise these are only safety standards that it adheres to.
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
Takes up very little space and tends to hold up very well. Thinking of buying another to hold more lights.
I recently bought the Hot Link pro. I did after seeing the support they have here in Amazon from Marcus. I contacted him about my special use and even before I received it, he had reviewed my devices - and told me I could use it in the same room as the native remote controls. He also identified that one device has a general remote control issue. In fact it was that device that I needed to solve the inconsistent response problem. That inspired me, so I bought the Hot Link. Support is very important and really helps with a device like this, and when used in an unusual way - I was not using it for hidden equipment, but to boost signals in the same room.I first bought a Pyramid setup - but with the RF link there was a delay and the IR signal from the native remote was being mixed with the relayed signal, it made the problems worse. The hard wired Hot Link connection does not create a signal delay (so short it does not matter) so it can mix with a the IR from the native remote.I installed the Hot Link in about 10 minutes. It just is a very simple process. Immediately I noticed that I could point the native remote about any direction and get a solid response - Big improvement from before. The feedback LED make it clear when the signal is getting to the sensor - which BTW is small and can be hidden almost anywhere. It works just as well with my Harmony 880.This product and the variations it has for long distances and challenging situations, is truly a good, solid, reasonably priced solution with great support. It gets my highest rating.
One of the reasons I bought these earphones was because my boyfriend and I like to ride our motorcycle when the weather permits and we wanted to listen to our iPods. We needed some earphones that wouldn't be painful but would also be loud enough where we would be able to hear the music over the engine and traffic. These are great! We had tried many different types of earphones before getting these but they either fell off when we put the helmet on or the sound seemed far away when we were riding. These stay in comfortably and they have great sound quality. I would definitely recommend these, especially for the price!
I have to agree with many of the reviews before - would I have only checked this out before. Bought this NAS and after a week of use, the power LED started blinking orange indicating a RAID fault. No way to recover, not even a possibility to restore / erase the whole unit to factory default. What a waste of time and energy, buying it, using it, troubleshooting and finally returning it. Vendors should take it off their line of offered products.
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.
Why put a cheap filter on an expensive lens, the pictures produced with this filter speak for themselves.
Extremely satisfied. Largest screen for the money. Pages are customizable and easy to read/customizable text size. User friendly interface. Excellent reception by just putting the unit on the dashboard. External antenna not needed.
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.
I bought this item seven+ years ago and it still sounds amazing! The 4inch Cone woofers put out an incredible amount of bass for such little things. I have been a huge fan of JVC ever since I bought this item, and I I'm continually amazed with the sound and fancy looks of their products. The overall sound of this system is very clean and if you like can go very loud without distortion. I am trying to buy a JVC system at the moment called the DX-U20 but can't find it for sale any wear. It's very unfortunate that JVC is based out of the Philippines and doesn't offer all there items to the U.S.
This is a well made case at a great price. Smooth zipper, good stitching and materials, sleeves seem durable. What more could you ask for?
I have several different kinds of belkin usb cables and they all perform well. This one is no exception.
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!!! :)
If this one goes off while your speeding, get redy for a ticket. It works, in that it goes off when there is a radar source close, it sucks in that It HAS TO BE CLOSE!!! I guess what I mean is you get what you pay for, I suggest to spend a little more and get a quality detector!!
This is a terrible excuse for a shower radio. The AM and FM reception is terrible wherever you take it in the shower or not. When I tried using the antenna that is included, it still didn't work any better.The sound quality is poorer than expected. I didn't anticipate much from such a little system, but it's worse than anything I've ever experienced.To make matters worse this Shower radio eats batteries like crazy. We orginally used regular alkaline and the batteries died after about 2 days of use. We probably ony used it once or twice. Then we bought rechargeable batteries and it ate those faster than the alkaline batteries.This product is a total waste of money. Before this we had a Sony . I highly recommend it as it didn't eat the batteries and the radio reception was much better. The only downside is that it lacks the cd player. However you can't really use the cd player with the Memorex, because the batteries wouldn't last for more than 3 songs on a cd.Next project is to write to Memorex to complain about this horrible product.
Couldn't find this particular one in stores, so glad to find it on Amazon. Good price too.
I bought the item to receive local free tv broadcasts. Unfortunately this unit did not receive any station. Except for one which came in with lots of problems, and could not understand what was being sad. I live in Chicago and I am about 14 miles from the sending tv signals. Inadequate unit for using it to receive free tv signals.
The router itself works great! I have a full configuration using the Linksys router and their wireless access point which is working fine. Easy set up, but be prepared to wait if you need to call their customer support line.
This is really a very simple and brilliant component... I work everyday with computers and networks, and am used to have to 'fiddle around' to make things work, but this linksys component is as easy to set-up than the Apple commercial for Imac, i.e. plug it, plug it, and play... I just plugged it on my cable model, then fired my Cisco wireless card on my laptop, called the web page buil-in in the router to set password, SSID and Wep keys, configured the same on my laptop, and it worked...Simple and Brilliant.
This adapter is perfect for my Toshiba Satellite laptop. No problems at all with ordering, receiving or using. Great service, definitely a recommended seller. Adapter has been working like a charm for over a month now & shows no signs of wear or any issues whatsoever.
For the price I have not found another pair of headphones that do a great job. I am not an audiophile, so all I listen for is great full body sound. These produce it for me. I bought them for the purpose of using them for running. They stay tight and keep the wind out. The cord is nice and it does not tangle. Again how can you go wrong with a pair of great sounding, light weight headphones that cost less than $6.00.
This is a good value, clear crisp sound, good tuning, no noise. I wouldn't buy it from Wall Street Photo, there are other places on the web to buy it from.
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.
This is my second pair of these headphones. I have UltimateEars headphones for sound isolation and high quality audio. These do not come close to those headphones. However, if you buy these headphones for the purpose of exercising or just very casual listening, they work great.Do not buy these headphones with the intent of being an audiophile. They are priced appropriately, because they are essentially a casual, throw-away pair of headphones to have in case you want to work out or just listen to something on the go.
This is a good durable case, a lot of pockets for storage and the only thing that I don't like about it is that you strap the laptop in, I prefer a case that you can slide the laptop right in.
This is the best keyboard that I have ever owned. I got mine for my birthday and am buying one for my hubby for Christmas. Not only does it have great features (loved the colored back-light), but it is also smooth. Highly recommend. And buy from Amazon! Hubby gave $90 for mine and I am getting his for $50.99. Big savings!
Still have yet to hear a sub that sounds better than this one. Did not buy from Amazon, but god this thing is amazing. Run it with a JL1000/1 Slash and you'll be impressed
Some days it is better to just buy a good cable like this instead of putting your own ends on a bulk cable. Very reasonably priced and a quality product.
The item is fine .... I guess it's Amazon! I had the printer within one week but the cable I had to have for the printer took more than two weeks! Got it on 7/22/08. I NEEDED a cable more than a week ago so I had to buy one from a local shop. Now I have the Amazon cable and don't need it! Amazing. What good is a printer if you don't have a cable. I am done with this Amazon crap .... never complained until now. Should have ......... dot dot dot
Works great. Keeps my GPU at a cool 55 deg C even when using flash, but I have a 15 in laptop and it sometimes slips off. I think this is do to my extended battery though
Tiger Direct does a switch-a-roo on you... - You pay for a premium product and they send you another brand.
Very quiet, reliable. I bought an antec laptop cooling pad a year ago. It is still work now. Very quiet very cool.Recommend to try it.
i've had this for 6 mths now and i don't know how i got along without it. once i fill it i will buy another
I hadn't had any issues with these in the past and the price was OK, so I re-bought. It's treasured family memories, you know, so I felt better with a name brand. If it were batteries, OTOH...not so much.
I sit here listening to Art of Noise on my Motorola HT820 Bluetooth headset as I write this review. The installation of the USB-250 was absolutely flawless on my two year old Sony Vaio laptop (XP Home)on the first attempt. This was my proceedure: 1)I did NOT use the supplied CD driver. 2)I downloaded the latest driver (non-Vista)from the Anycom site but did not run it. 3)I disabled Zone Alarm & Norton Antivirus. 4)I ran the driver program and followed its instructions including inserting the USB-250 when prompted. 5) Finally, I ran the imbedded firmware update.After rebooting I paired it with the headset and life is good!All of my programs are working just fine, whether the Bluetooth is on or off.I only write reviews if I am grossly dissappointed or very impressed.I'm impressed.
One thing being a pain when to go back and forth between Britain and US is Regional DVDs. US has one standard and Britain has PAL. In order to play anything in the US other than region 1 you have to buy a PAL DVD player, then have to have a PAL telly! What a pain. Even when you get region 0 which supposedly plays on a few (not my four!), you still need the telly that reads PAL!So the brilliant solution is this AKAI DVD. It is just such a dream to this videophile. It's a multi region player, and yes I can play my DVDs I get in England and no special tell. The player has a converter! Gee, how SIMPLE can you get!!It plays multi regions - 5 Disc changer, DC CDRW/MP3. The picture is exquisite. The Zoom is amazing on this one! So this Lovejoy Addict has my 5 Disc changer loaded with series 1 and 2 of Lovjoy (nearly) and eagerly waiting release of series 3.So, don't sit around wishing you could play a DVD from Britain or elsewhere! Take control.
I broke the headphone jack on a netbook computer and wanted an inexpensive repair: the computer itself cost around $200 and I couldn't see the point of spending $100-150 to replace the motherboard. But this device did the job!I was perturbed by all the negative reviews of this item: opinions are evenly divided. Half love and half hate it. Well, I'm on the love side. Here's why, addressing some complaints from the negative reviews.It took a week for the part to arrive: I purchased this from Bargain Cable, a California based supplier, for twenty-five cents more than the cheapest Hong Kong supplier. I live in California, and the part came in two days.The hardware was not recognized by the computer: Windows XP automatically installed the driver.The USB connector is flimsy and broke: it's as strudy as a USB thumb drive. Connect the headset before inserting into the USB. Take care the headset wires do not pull down on the jacks. No problems so far.The sound was too noisy: Sound quality does depend on the USB port. My netbook has three, and one of them has much cleaner audio. I imagine if one uses a desktop's front mounted USB connector, the extra cable length will introduce noise.The volume was too loud one or two steps up from off: Windows XP has a master audio level for all sound devices. Setting the master to 50% solved this problem.The recording quality was too noisy: Are you kidding? You're complaining about a few decibels of noise from a two dollar part? Just subtract room tone using an twenty dollar sound editor (try theNCH Audio Suiteif you don't have one) and be amazed at how good the quality is!Bottom line: if you have a spare USB port and need to repair (or add) standard audio jacks in (or to) a computer, this will do the trick. Five stars for an inexpensive solution that works.
Personally, I think these sound terrible (weak bass, distorted high end, midrange bias) and tried every combination of all of the ear sleeves. Only with a lot of cramming could I ever get the bass to work and then it would mess up the highs. Very likely its just the specific shape of my particular ear canal. Who's to say that even 6 different sleeve types are enough?For travel, I do have some non-earplug type earbuds that came with an inexpensive mp3 player I actually prefer - found them by accident after trying both Sony and the Shure earbuds and not liking either. Did not try the high $$ ones though.I would suspect many people might have a problem with the ear plug type headphones. If high quality, accurate sound is important and you can put up dragging around a full sized over the ear headphone the Sony MDR 7502 is one I would recommend that sounds great and is inexpensive and works well with low output devices like portable mp3 players.
IF you are going to use this case in sandy areas such as Iraq is suggest buying some of the stick on clear Ipod protectors.Sand will get in.The top of the case where you connect in your headphones is open and the bottom is open as well.With that said the clickwheel portion of the case has a seal around the inside so nothing gets in.The part around the screen of your Ipod doesn't have a seal it just has the clear plastic piece covering it.I have not dropped mine so I can't say how it holds up to that test.I love the look of the case and it is unobtrusive.I have already gone through one of the vinyl rubbery plastic cases and it tore on me and it did nothing to protect my Ipod.Granted I am probably a little tougher on my Ipod and my case than most people.It is constantly in and out of my pocket and is exposed to a lot of sand.I do have scratches on the case screen but I look at is as that is why I bought it.My belt clip is still intact and I have not tried the neck string.The case clicks firmly closed
I am by no means computer savvy. I just want to be able to surf the internet and word process. I set up a wireless netword to share our cable modem with my son's upstairs computer. Unfortunately, his computer was in a "dead spot" and the connection would regularly cut out. With this Netgear range extender, he now has a solid signal that he can rely on. Of course, that means that he's spending a bit more time instant messaging than I would prefer, but you're only young once, so be happy.
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 battery charger is perfect and was so cheap. I lost mine and put off buying a new one because they are so expensive. Then I checked on Amazon and found the thing for a few bucks. It was delivered fast. I recommend the charger and the service.
Easy to set-up, works pretty well and so far I'm pleased with the product. The instructions are poorly written, obviously translated, but this item is so easy to use that it's not much of a problem. I recommend it.
Two stars because they fit my printer and because they had some ink in them.I bought these as a low cost replacement to Canon's outrageously priced ink cartridges. These fit exactly as you would expect, but the printer indicated they were both empty and so required me to bypass the error generated by the printer for empty cartridges.Additionally, the cartridges only lasted a few pages before running out of ink. Don't waste your money.
An inflatable lavender heart, with a shimmery glitter, this cute and eye-catching little keychain has big places to go -- hang 'em on your backpack, belt loops, handbags or car keys! Show off friends, family, pets, and loved-ones in a fashionable and unique style that's sure to draw attention. For those special occasions (i.e. birthdays), make this a gift for you favorite buddy with a special picture of you and her. Personally, I like it dangling on my backpack; it's a fun and expressive way of letting all the others know that 'significant other' in school :-). It's just the right size; not too big and not too small, so it isn't a hassle carrying around. This is the first inflatable photo keychain I've seen and owned, and I think it's a great accessory for those first-time, newbie I-Zone users who aren't sure where to put those charming little pictures. I recommend this to any I-Zone user!
thought i could use my xbox headset on my ps3 not the case this is for a pc dont get it confused still kept it works good on my pc
The HD555 headphones are very complete, good sound in all kinds of music, comfortable and excellent quality and finish building materials deserve 5 stars .......
I am very pleased with my flash memory card. It is exactly what I needed for my camera. It was delivered very promptly, just as promised. Great Job.
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 always had good luck with Cables-to-Go brand, this one is no exception. Hooked up a laptop to a TV in seconds. Video cable is heavy duty so you get no interference. I would probably go for a 12' next time (6' keeps you pretty close to the TV). Very reasonable price.
Revision: Ok, after close to four years now with my Epson 1400. I would not give it up for any inkjet that I have seen on the market since I first got mine. Did not go for bulk ink system. Yes, I wish it was networkable, our system has grown, added a laptop, and spread to more scattered parts of our home, both Wi-Fi & Ethernet. We share the printer off a little used computer on our intranet in our now empty daughter's room. The colors are still right on, images are sharp and ink is at least still easy to find, if not inexpensive. Spend a little & do it right. I can now duplex across the network, gotta walk two rooms to do sometimes. Oh, I noticed the price is about $200 or so more now than what I paid back then. Chalk it off to inflation I guess.I got my Epson 1400 almost a year ago, and under medium-high home usage, I just installed my third set of cartridges. I have printed a few Super B size (13" X 19") pictures at maximum resolution and they turned out perfect. I have also printed close to 200 CDs & DVDs without a glitch. The only complaint is 2 sided printing over my wired network doesn't work. I will probably get a bulk continual filling system for it since they cost about the same as a full set of six regular cartridges. I highly recommend the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 wide format & disc printer if you have been considering a new, versatile ink jet printer.
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! ;)
It worked great for two day's & then the screen went blank. I returned it for a full & quick refund. I then purchased a different brand(SanDisc)works great!
This Tv worked great for a year and a half. It progressively started going black, and recently went completely black. While you can hear the audio the picture is gone, no picture, not even on. Very disappointing. So to all of you gushing over this tv right now, be afraid, be very afraid.
Since Samsung was too cheap to include a camera pouch with mySamsung 12MP Dig Camera 5X Opt 3.0IN LCD Silver, I had to come back to Amazon to buy a third-party camera pouch. I'm really satisfied with this purchase.Pros:Great design -- This camera pouch has three separate spaces for your compact digital camera, your battery pack, and your storage media. You won't run the risk of scratching your view screen on your camera AND you can keep track of your camera accessories.Sturdy -- There is enough padding to protect your camera against normal bumps and short falls. This pouch is also solidly constructed. It feels like it will last a long time with normal use.Cons:Too much padding?? -- This may be a non-issue, but there might be too much padding in this camera pouch. The compartment for the camera seems a bit snug. This really isn't a big deal as I'm sure the padding will collapse down with normal use.Final thoughts:A great product at a great price. If you are looking for a replacement camera pouch for your compact digital camera, buy this camera pouch!
I have a 17" MacBook and when I dock it, it gets really hot. I got this cooler pad and it keeps my laptop A LOT cooler. Holds and cools big laptop, no problem. I'm very pleased thus far, just curious how long it will last..... it does take one USB port so if your comp doesn't have a few you might want to get a hub.
Excellent earphones.. Great sound!!I love the short earphone cord. I use these initially for in-ear monitors with an Axiom personal Monitor system (live sound) while playing guitar or bass. I throw these around the ears and down the back of my shirt. the short cord is perfect for letting it hang out the bottom of my shirt and into the extension jack. the Jack sits in my back pocket while i play live. it never pulls on my ears and never comes out (but just as a precaution, i use a piece of tape and tape down the cord to the back of my neck). When i have to exit the stage quickly, i just pull out the jack and unplug. No more hassling with trying to take my guitar/bass off of me and untangling the headphones.The same works when running onto the stage. I already set the in-ears into my ears as i bolt back onto the stage. The great thing is that i don't have to worry about which one i want to set up first, pulling the guitar over my head OR adjusting my earphones (and getting all tangled up in the process).. since it's already set up out the back of my shirt, i just plug in and GO! it's excellent!For those of you that do not play live with in-ears, i can see why the short cable is not really that great to deal with.Oh and just a side note.. I ride a Scooter around town (high gas prices forces one to make adjustments) and i do the same thing with the earphones: around the ears and down my back, into the ext jack and into my ipod. again the Ext jack is in my back pocket so there's no mistakenly pulling the cord out of my ears. With a helmet on, it's hard to push the earphones back in if it comes out. This is a perfect set up for me!
If you own the Audiovox PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio receiver, then the Audiovox SIR-BB3 Sirius Boombox is a worthy, high quality accessory. This unit is well-designed, and solidly constructed. Great sounding speakers, CD quality output, just the perfect amount of bass boot. If you love SIRIUS Satellite Radio, then you will love this Audiovox boombox.
This is a wonderful lens. I put off buying it for a long time, but finally bit the bullet and got it. I love it. Still got to figure a few things out, but that would be user issues, not product issues. Looking forward to more sports photography now.
I purchased this printer and when I opened it and printed a photograph it smeared all over the page. At first I thought it was a mistake but when I tried it again all my photo pages were awful. I contacted the seller for a replacement printer and he said I would have to go to the manufacturer for repair. I explained I purchased a new printer and if I send it to the seller they will give me a refurbished machine. The company refused to make a wrong right. This company is the reason I only buy merchandise from Amazon not third parties. So be aware that if your printer breaks down when you receive it you will not see your money or your new replacement printer. This seller does not realize consumers have rights to uphold. DON'T BUY FROM THIS SELLER, THEY ARE CON ARTIST AND VERY UNFAIR.
This is a great product. I'd recommend it to everyone who has a laptop which they sense may overheat quickly. I can fit this in my laptop carrying case and it is not too heavy. Great product!
Recieved radio in a very timely manner. Friendly service and excellent pricing. Would do business again with this buyer. Used this walkman at the beach and had excellent reception. Uses very little battery for long play periods. Very pleased with this purchase.
The item shipped within 2 days. I purchased an iPod for my child and this complimented it well.
When I was in a store looking at the printer I ultimately bought from Amazon, I noticed the USB cable that they had sitting next to the printer was selling for $27. I'm not a big purchaser of technical products, but that seemed a bit much for a cable.THis cable seems like a good deal. I've only been using the cable for a couple days now, but it seems just fine and is doing the job. Shipping was super fast and the product was as described.
What I like about these headphones is the comfort. They come with ear pieces in various sizes; it was easy to find one that fit my ears well and didn't pop out easily. The cord is a good length to connect with my iPod in my pocket or on my desk. My son, a 17-year-old audiophile, was far more impressed by the sound quality than he had been by the more-expensive set he bought at the Apple store.
These binoculars are everything I hoped they were. Three of my friends tried them, they always say the same thing "wow" when they push the image stabilizer button. I have used them while being driven around in the car, and other than getting carsick, they rock. The images are so stable, you get carsick in record time. I used them recently at a live concert, they worked very well with excellent light gathering, and are small enough not to be a burden. I recommend them 100%. The carrying case is a bit cheesy, but not enough to matter to me, although I don't think the case would protect the binoculars from a waist height drop.The stabilization feature allows you to fully realize the benefit of the magnification. I have some older ones without stabilization that don't seem as powerful in comparison.
The TZ3 is a great all-around point and shoot camera. The 10x Leica lens is very versatile. The big screen is easy to see in most conditions and the controls are very easy to use. Overall picture quality is excellent and the image stabilization does it job well. It's only drawback is low light, high ISO, pictures. The 3200 ASA setting produces very grainy images with blurred out details. On the other hand, daylight and flash pictures are beautiful. I like the vivid setting which gives rich vibrant color. I also like the 16:9 widescreen setting which looks great on my widescreen LCD. To sum it up, this is a great camera for travel due to it's good picture quality, versatile lens and ease of use.
I have had a set of the Sennheiser headphones for years and in that time my wife and daughter have gone through several other sets that had one ear or the other go out but mine rock on. Now we all have the PMX70's and love em. The are light fit great and if you run they are very easy to use. Highly recommend this product for comfort, durability, sound and just all around.
I own the stylus 710 that I have had since september of last year, and love it to pieces. Little did I know olympus was relaseing this little monster onto the market 2 months later. It has all of the features and software of the 710 model, with digital image stabilization, but5x optical/5.6x digital/28x total zoom , an upgrade from 15x total zoom (3x optical and 5x digital). The price is about the same, and actually an excellent deal here on amazon. The 2.5" color LCD monitor with histogram display and auto image rotation has been standard in the 710 and 810, and the 1000 series, and I have not problem with it, I think it is comparable to all models in this range (panasonic, fuji, kodac, hp). I the bright sun, no LCD is going to be really great. I have captured many fun moments with this camera (2 weddings, 2 vacations) and love it. The diffence with the 740 model is the thickness is a bit bigger due to the bigger optical lense, but that is well worth the sacrifice, because having more optical zoom = better picture. I know, I tested this side by side with my 710. Pick this up, you will not be dissapointed. Also, look at the 750 and the 760 models, both of which have optical image and digital image stabilization, but alter the zooms a bit. Compare, and see what meets your needs.Also, the Olympus Mastersoftware is very easy to use, And with panoramic feature, 3d, and Extra ART Features unlocked by Olympus Brand-Olympus Stamped Type H HD, this camera becomes even more of a pleasure to own. you can edit photos on the computer, or right in the palm of your hand. Both ways, this camera will make you feel like a pro in no time.
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 am returning it after trying for several hours. Sometimes it plays DivX file, 10 min later it refuses to play the very same file and requires to cool down. I contacted Toshiba and they told me: DivX compatibility is guaranteed only for CDRs, and ONLY 650M (indeed, it is written in the manual). I did not try to burn 650M CDs to check that statement - my files are usually 700M, and in any case I need DVDs.Even when I was able to play some files, twice 20 min later player was frozen (and I found a lot of complains about it online).
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.
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 bought this to replace the damaged audio jack on my laptop ( runs windows 7 64-bit). Windows recognized the device immediately, and installed all the correct drivers within seconds.In terms of sound quality, according to my observation ( I tested it on multiple laptops) the sound from audio jack is more rich and loud then compared to the sound from the built in audio jack on my laptop. I can't distinguish if it produces 5.1 channel sound, but for the price, it does its job very well.The built quality is decent. I would recommend inserting any audio jacks before plugging in the USB. One thing I found distracting was the flashing green light; it might not be a problem to some, but I found it a bit annoying.Beside that it does the job well. I am quite satisfied by its output.
Used this cartridge (2 of them actually) to make Christmas gifts for EVERYONE on my list. High quality magnet, no bubbles in the laminate, very easy to use.Will continue to create unique and special gifts using Xyron!
I have been nothing but impressed with this lens its great at 50mm and all the way to 500mm I find the auto focus speed just fine even with out the hsm (high speed motor) on the Sony version with my a350 and a300.And I was able to take good photos even at 500mm hand held in good sunlight.Just a good all around lens the only draw back is the weight but it has a good handle to carry it with and I did not find it unmanageable on my last motorcycle trip (no room for tripod) and was able to take some great shoots of scenery as well as some great bird close-ups.I definitely recommend it if you want a nice all around lens and don't mind a little weight.
This is a good, inexpensive scanner. It is not very fast, but it gets the job done. Quality is good. Set-up was relatively easy. I really like the size. We use it in our office and it is easy to move from one computer to another. My biggest complaint is the software. There is not adequate documentation with the software. You have to figure out too much of the software. Basically, you get what you pay for.
This is about as easy to use as a computer product gets. Just plug it in at both locations and it works. I am even using it on a power strip with no problems, although Netgear does not recommend enything than direct plugin to the wall outlet.
Well, I have to say that I am very pleased with the AMD64. I built an entire gaming/work rig for $1150. I run a lot of Java based applications, and it has to be 3X faster than my XP2700+. I run in a Novell environment, so I have the Novell Client, zenworks remote control, workstation manager, etc, and it boots into XP in under 12 seconds! WOW! My fastest P4 and faster XP+ pcs can't touch it. It easily overclocks to 2.45Ghz at stock voltage. I haven't tried much more than that. Pair it up with a MSI KT8-NEO FISR and you are in it for a smooth, fast ride.
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 is a pretty good product. Scans can be saved as .jpg or .pdf files. One button touch for email scan. Quality is very good. So far only two negatives: does not always start the first time selected; scanned image broken into pieces. Both are rare occurrences. Would I buy it again, YES!
I just purchased a garmin ique m5 and ordered the sandisk sd wifi card with 256 mb memory. I haven't used the sd card yet (still waiting for it to arrive). I emailed sandisk to find out if this is compatible with garmin ique m5, they replied and advised me not to use it because of driver issues. I don't know what to do now with this card when I receive it, there's no use for it.
The Remote Control Extender is a great product: easy to setup without having to reprogram remotes, works well, and is relatively inexpensive. Currently it is controlling my U-Verse box only, so I don't know how it handles multiple components. However, adding a component should be as easy as purchasing a battery/transmitter device for the second component's remote. So far, so good. I am very happy with this product!
The price of this product makes it very appealing especially since it's only a fraction of what you'd pay for if you bought the Palm branded ones. However there is a catch. The connection is very loose and I've gotten my Tungsten to sync about 1/10 of the time. I'm now even very hesitant to use it primarily as a charger because I'm wondering if the current is even constant enough to not do any damage to my palm's battery. Well, if these things don't bother you, it's still a cheap and affordable product...
I also own the more expensive gunmetal v-moda's, they sound and look great. These however are just as impressive sounding. Get these over comparibly priced sony's or philip's, you will be surprised.
This is one of the best laptops on the market!! I would highly recommend buying one here on Amazon versus Dell in order to save over $1,500 (including tax) for the exact same item.
Good camera even after 10 years. The seller is very kind, the camera come with an unusual storage card, which allows me use the camera right way. Pictures taken by this camera are very good.
I had to return this product as it did not work. I was on the phone with D-Link Tech support for over an hour and they could not help me. Ultimately I had to return the product, and I will say, Amazon's return system is AWESOME. I printed the return label, mailed it off, and had my account credited the next week. Meanwhile, I bought another product from Amazon and it works great.
I've been looking for a replacement paring knife for a long time, and this one really suits me. Its lightweight fibrox handle fits my smallish hand perfectly. It's just the right length for all sorts of paring chores, and is also nice and sharp. The price is very reasonable as well. I get the feeling I will be using this knife for a long time to come.
I purchased this basic filter kit for my Panasonio FZ-28 camera. They arerrived quickly in a nice case - could not have been easier. These filters seem very nice and have added to the color qulaity of the pictures I have taken.
This is my first Tiffen filter. I received it free as part of an Amazon promotion and I keep it on my Nikkor 55-200 lens. From the test shots I have taken with the filter on and off, I can see no change in my images or reduction in image quality with this filter, and that is what a UV protection filter should do. Also, it is extremely easy to clean, much more so than my multi-coated Hoya UV filter. Construction quality is excellent and I am quite pleased with this filter. If I were to purchase additional filters, I would definitely buy another Tiffen filter.
Weather I have this remote on the steering wheel or right in front of my aftermarket stereo, it wont do anything. I guess I wrongly assumed there was such a thing as a universal car stereo remote. There was nothing in the directions about syncing this remote up with whatever type of stereo you have. I only read a few reviews before buying this. My mistake because it seems this might only work with Pioneer brand stereos...and even only certain types of Pioneer stereos...after modifications with a drill. Can anyone tell me how to use this with a JVC brand stereo or is it that picky and worthless of a remote?
I purchased two of these memory cards and -both- of them did not work in a MP3 player. They caused the player to lock up and stop working. After they were removed, the player worked fine. I tried same size / type memory made by Kingston, and it worked perfectly. The manufacturer of MP3 (Rio) player couldn't figure out why Sandisk memory did not work. At this time, it's undetermined whether both cards were defective, or had compatibility problems. In this case, the Sandisk cards wasted much of my time in experimentation, and having to ship them back for a refund. Product is not recommended for those with little time to waste!
I can't say enough about this product. It has been one of the best electronic "toys" I have bought.I have put about every song that I would ever want in it from my collection and have only used 5 Gig.Small enough to fit in your front pants pocket.You can buy a cassette adapter at [store]and then play all of your favorite tunes, downloaded audio books, ect in your car.I have not been able to run the batteries to dead yet, but I read that they should last about 8 hours and that this was longer than the other players. Comes with the batteries and a charger.Comes with head phones and a RCA out cable. The cable can then be hooked to any audio RCA input, say, your stereo, VCR, ect.You can put your songs in different directories, just like a hard drive (since it is one) and have different directories for country, rock, full albums.I love to set it on shuffle and play random songs from the directory that it is in.It shows up on your computer as a hard drive. Just drag and drop your songs to it. It can also store computer files to it just like an extra drive.If you buy the slightly more expensive recorder version and you have RCA inputs to record in MP3 format on the fly. It also has a built in mic to record audio.I read all the reviews of all the MP3 players out there and for the price and the size, I think this on is the best out there.All of your songs in the palm of your hand with the ability to play in head phones, in your car, at your friends house. Very neat item.
I have a pair of etymotics that I paid close to $200 and these sound comparable. These earbuds are incredible for the price and I don't have to worry about getting sweat on them or breaking them. The sound quality is excellent. Bass is clear and deep. Sound is just fantastic from high to low. You can not go wrong with these!!! I also bought a pair of jbuds for $9 and while okay for the price, sound bass sound quality doesn't compare. I am a v-moda fan forever!!!
I bought this bag for my Nikon D40 and I couldn't be happier with it. My camera fits into the bag perfectly (with the kit lens) and the extra pocket on the front is great. I thought the bag was very reasonably priced. Overall, a great buy!
This was a gift for my husband, and it is very much appreciated.Works wonderfully and simply.We are now contemplating a name for the voice, maybe "she who must be obeyed"?Thank you for this device, no more "short cuts" or unintentional detours.
At a certain volume level one can hear hissing or crumpled wrapper noise. This distortion is irritating. For the price, I guess it's reasonable but i have to bring the ratings down. Stay away from these earphones if you dont like hearing hissing noise a part of your listening enjoyment.
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.
While an attractive package with built in wireless (Blue Tooth, 802.11B), fingerprint recognition (for enhanced security and easy login), HP has in fact delivered a mess.The saga thus far: Upon delivery the unit was delivered with a stack of supplement manuals and addendums describing the add-on features, however there was no manual for the Pocket PC 2003 operating system. The manual is 160+ pages, and hidden on the CD as a PDF file (although my first round with tech support couldn't find it on the CD, and pointed me to the web site - where he couldn't find it either!) It was explained to me that the O/S is provided by a third party vendor (Microsoft), and therefore HP isn't responsible for it! Right... (Never mind that it is essential to the unit, and is useless without it!) Further, attempts to move the PDF to the iPAQ so it can be read with Adobe Acrobat Reader for the Pocket PC when needed proved useless. I personally think this is inexcusable - I shouldn't have to download the file to a PC, keep the PC with me at all times, so I can have access to it when I have a problem with the Pocket PC - or print out a 160 page book on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper and figure out how to carry it with me. (Kind of defeats the purpose of having a pocket PC!) The unit needs to be delivered with this basic tool.Next: The unit filed after 2 hours of use. It turned itself on while in my briefcase, got extremely hot, and completely locked up. The 5450 would not reset. Turns out that HP will not send a replacement (unless you want to pay for an additional warranty), so it disappeared for a week and a half (vice the 3 days that were promised when I called technical support). When it was returned, I was informed that they couldn't duplicate the error, so they did nothing. I have since determined that the optional leather executive case sold by HP was designed so that it can readily touch the overly sensitive power switch - turning the unit on so it will overheat and run the battery dead. If I don't use the ... leather case (sold by HP for the 5450, it is much less prone to turning itself on and overheating!The handwriting recognition is poor and difficult to tailor. As often as not, the unit will not exit the keyboard mode without a system reset. (BTW, I find I do 7-8 resets a day at this point between this problem, memory card problems, and wireless problems.)As for the wireless - I have gottent it to work exactly once. After numerous calls to technical support, I have managed to get it to work with one of four wireless networks. According to tech support, the unit will not tolerate 802.11G in the area. They consider it a problem with the 802.11G standards, never mind that my other 802.11B devices are working with no difficulty! It gets worse! The configuration for each network involves multiple control panels that are scattered throughout the O/S, counter-intuitive and poorly documented. You won't gett any help from the FAQ's or technical support web site either. For instance, if you should manage to get the wireless to recognize a network, you then need to go through the network settings control panel, and indicate in three different drop-down boxes that you are connecting at "work" (rather than the "internet" or "home"). Use of any other setting will effectively prevent the device from using the wireless, and requires you to configure a modem (never mind that the whole point of wireless is to avoid using a modem, or you may need different wireless configuration settings at different locations)! (Why work=wireless has yet to be explained to me by technical support.) Clear yet? I thought not...The latest saga has to do with the SD memory card. It cannot be written to or have the existing files deleted. Suspecting a corrupt file, I tried to find information on formatting the card (or any other information on the memory cards) on the HP web site. There was none. When I called technical support, they informed me that every SD card needed to be formatted before it was used. (Again, nothing in the user guide or the web site). Further, there was no utility provided by HP to do this! I needed to go to a another vendor's web site, and BUY this utility separately (even though it was REQUIRED before I could use the card - even the one HP sold me with the 5450!. Despite my better judgment, I bought the utility - and low and behold - it doesn't work either. Again, how HP can justify not including a basic utility that is required to use the device eludes me.Finally, this was one of two units I bought for evaluation in my laboratory. The other I gave to my network systems engineer. His story isn't any happier. In addition to the issues I have encountered, his problems have centered around that expansion pack, and the fact that they are such a poor fit, that the unit constantly sees the battery in the expansion pack as going dead (because it fits so poorly) that the unit keeps shutting down. Any devices plugged into the expansion pack are constantly seen as being removed and installed - requiring numerous resets as things try to reload.We have also bought the new Viewsonic pocket PCs and Casios for evaluation. They have been an order of magnitude more reliable that the HP iPAQ 5450, despite (because) fewer features, and further came with complete documentation. None of these have failed to date, nor have we had an issue requiring our contacting technical support.Our conclusion: the HP iPAQ 5450 is a poorly executed design, lacking basic documentation, with poor support, and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
SO far so good, I've had them for about a month now. Took a day or two to get used to the headphones, but since then they've been outstanding. Great for live music listening. You can really tell the difference when they're not properly set in your ear or not, there is no bass when they are not set correctly. Push them in a little more, and they sound like a full system.
If you think you are going to be able to use the Jornada to pick up email from your company server while out of the office, think again. Although the manual says you can set it up to do this, the techs at HP don't have a clue about how to make it work. After paying the best technical guy I know for a full day's time, he also couldn't make it work. If you remember to leave your desktop computer on, you can pick up email in the Active Sync mode. But if you forget, you're out of luck. This seeems to be due to the fact that Windows CE, like many Microsoft products, just has too many bugs. The Jornada is NOT ready for prime time. Save your money and get a ligthweight laptop that runs Windows 95 if you want to be in touch while on the road.
I have been into DVDs for about six years now, so I have spent a LOT of time watching them. I started out on an old full frame tv and now have a 30" widescreen HDTV (1080i resolution). I plugged this player in with an HDMI cable (available here on Amazon far more cheaply than in your local store). So that's my perspective, now onto the review...This player is the first multi-disk changer I am aware of capable of HDMI upconversion. At least at this price. I can also confirm that it is capable of playing vcds, which is often a hit or miss proposition since the format is so uncommon in the US.As someone who watches a lot of tv shows on dvd and multidisk editions of movies, being able to load multiple disks at once is desireable for obvious reasons. I did find the interface for changing disks to be somewhat confusing at first, but once you figure it out you can change disks fairly quickly. But be advised that all the extra disks make this player fairly large. Much larger even than my first dvd player, let alone the miniature ones they make today.The HDMI upconversion is the real holy grail here. Most people who own HDTVs do not actually subscribe to HD channels. I do subscribe to the HD pack and premium movie channels through my cable service, so I know what 'HD' tv shows and movies are supposed to look like.And here's the verdict: This player makes DVDs look just as good as HD broadcasts. Maybe a bigger tv than I have can tell some difference, but for comparison purposes I decided to take the most digitally packed movie I could think of (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace) and watched the pod-racing scene. I know, bear with me for a minute. This scene has thousands of small moving objects in the audience and lots of detail all around. The picture looked beautiful. It was as good as I have ever seen pod racing look, and as good as anything I've scene on an HD movie channel.How does HDMI upconversion compare to the new 'High Def' dvd formats? Well, consider this...The next generation dvd players offer two advantages over current gen dvd players: 1) HDMI upconversion to a higher resolution and 2) Higher disk capacity for larger files. Now consider that every movie you have ever seen has already been fit onto just one or two current gen DVDs just fine. Once you 'upconvert' those DVDs to the higher resolution of this player (1080i or 720p), then you will get a picture that's basically the same thing as the next gen players. The next gen players will be able to support 1080p resolution, but there are very few televisions on the market right now to use with it. Most HDTVs, except for a handful of the most expensive models, only support 1080i or 720p.So for now, there really just isn't anything better on the market than this player. And for the current generation of players, I don't expect there ever will be anything better.*UPDATE*SA-CD users take note: Amazon has a misleading statement in the title. This is NOT an SA-CD player. Apparently a number of people are buying this player primarily to play SA-CDs. So be warned that Amazon's title is just plain wrong. I haven't found any other errors in the title or product description, but there is no SA-CD capability of any kind.On that note, another music related issue is that when playing music cds it only shuffles tracks on one disk...not all five, as some might expect.
I first saw this printer in action at my daughter's house while visiting over the Thanksgiving holiday. She being a techie whipped it out of the box, loaded it with paper, and began printing. It seemed easy to me (a non-techie), so upon arriving home in California,I ordered it,too. It was as easy to set up and I was printing as well as editing pictures minutes out of the box. The color is true and I was able to handle the prints, smudge free, as soon as they left the printer. My only concern is that the cartridge that came with the printer has not lasted as long as I thought it would - maybe the company doesn't put a full cartridge in to begin with? I have a new cartridge ready to go, so will test my theory soon.BC in California
I've recently purchased a tivoli model two, cd and subwoofer and I can honestly say that I am in love! This system is simple to use, has terrific sound quality and is BEAUTIFUL to look at. I must admit, having such great sound eminating from these tiny wooden boxes was a wonderful surprise, because what initial attracted me to them were their aesthetic wonder! The model two is definitely the centre piece and it's a real joy simply to turn it's dials and adjust it's knobs- it speaks of quality and an age-old construction and is a far cry from how other units in general are built- smooth, substantial and a real smooth feel- you jsut know that when you are looking for a station that this unit is really working to lock onto it and keep it there! As to the cd player- it fits in perfectly with the model 2 and if you can afford it by all means buy it! It is wonderfully minimal (as is the entire tivoli line) and dispenses with all the gidgets and gazmos found on just about every mini-system made today. It sucks your cd in (as a car cd player does) and produces a smooth wonderful sound. It's tiny remote (again fashioned after Henry Klosses remotes from teh past) All you really have to do is lift one of the units to feel how solidly built -their surprisingly heaviness screems out what great components they have (no cheap plastic parts here!). The subwoofer really adds a great soft punch to the music- I was really afraid about this part of the unit from what I've read from some reviewers online. Honestly, I've no idea what they were expecting. There is definitely a big difference once the bass unit is added! I'm now so in love I'm wanting to add a model three to my "collection"! A truly great investment- these pieces will be with me for a very long time- their timeless looks alone will see to that!
When I ordered this refill system, I took a chance because my HP printer and cartridge #61 was not listed as one of the compatibles. I made it compatible quite easily by drilling a hole in the cartridge where the plastic guide indicated. Within a few minutes, my near-empty cartridge filled like magic. The tri-color system was something else. I had to drain and swap the yellow and magenta tanks, clean them with an ink solvent and water, replace the ink in the swapped tank, then re-seal the filler buttons. The refilled cartridge worked like a charm. In both systems, when the refill tanks are empty, re-fill with the appropriate color and apply it your ink cartridge just as before. With all the writing I do, these kits make ink purchases very economical. Don Clifford, author Ben Solomon in Destiny Diverted.
I bought this set around a year ago. I waited for Blu-Ray DVD players to come down in price thinking I would be able to view movies and content from other 1080p devices. The catch is that the TV only allows 1080p input signals through the coaxial and Firewire ports. It's HDMI and component ports will only accept a signal up to 1080i. The real problem is that most game and other content vendors push 1080p through component and HDMI. So while you will be able to see a 1080p signal when TV stations start sending out 1080p broadcast you will not be able to enjoy 1080p external content unless it's from a firewire device. I'm totally disappointed by this as I payed a lot more than $1,700.00 for this set. Mitsubitshi is playing the "We told you it was 1080p capable but you didn't ask if the inputs were compatible" game. Don't fall for it. Look at other products.
I purchased this iron in June, so it is six months old. Initially I loved it and the carrying case was great to help carry it back and forth between my sewing room and my dye studio. A month or so after I received it, the steam production decreased, which disappointed me greatly. When I plugged it in today, it was totally dead: no lights came on, no heat, nothing. I feel as though I was ripped off. I would never recommend this iron to anyone!
I love this thing! I've had various drip coffee-makers for years only for their simplicity, but Ive never liked been satisfied with the coffee. Based on other reviews I bought this & could not be more please. The coffee is piping hot, flavor is consitent, and its easy to clean. I also think its a lot more classy looking then a drip. No complaints at all, and for $40 its a great buy.
Much too small for the Canon SD750. Had to return and buy a non-Canon case. I called Canon customer service and this is the case they reccommended. Nicely made but they need to manufacture a bigger case.
I installed this in my Toshiba Satellite A25-S2792. For some reason I cannot get 1024 Mb to show up but only 992. This is not the new module's fault though, I had 736 Mb before. Anyway, my laptop seems really faster now, so it was well worth the expense.
These headphones are a deal. the sound quality is great for the price but with songs that contain heavy bass you will likely hear some distortion on the trebel and at loud volumes distortion on the bass, but considering the price its not to bad. The noise cancelling is somewhat good. These headphones are pretty comfortable but nowhere near headphones made by companys like Bose so don't expect that. as far as quality and durability goes, as long as you take good care of them they are pretty good but note that they do not come with a carrying case. Overall these headphones are a steal for casual listeners.
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"!
Not much to say about this cable. Brand new in box , good quality. And it works. Will buy again.
This radio is superb. It is easy to setup, and functions very well in our area. It has more options for user selection than any other similar device I've used. No home should be without one.
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.
The device worked well and was a joy to use. For about two months. It then refused to turn on. I had to send it back to Archos. About a month later I receive a replacement. The replacement had a shoddy D-pad and couldn't recharge. Obviously nobody even checked to see if it worked before sending it to me. Had to send it back. It's been about 5 weeks so far and I have to keep calling, listening to some lady who only works there 2 days a week complain about all the problems they have with the warehouse. I regret this purchase more than anything I've ever bought.
The card is packaged in a plastic case that holds the adapter and the microSD card. I keep the card in my phone, and I keep the adapter in the small plastic case in my laptop bag. The adapter allows you to use the microSD card as a regular SD card in any SD card reader. The card inserts into the adapter printed-side up -- note that in some devices, you insert the card printed-side down. The card, the adapter, and the case seem to be well-constructed.The card has performed flawlessly in all my devices, which includes my phone, my PDA, and my computer's card reader. I have not yet had any problems with the card.
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.
I purchased the Infinity BU120 about 5 years ago. It worked for about a year. I have had nothing but problems with it. Burned out ciruit boards, blown fuse several times, but most times intermittment problems with it working and not working at all. This subwoofer has not been abused as the wife and I only like a little bass and certainly dont like it thumping the walls. This thing is junk. I paid about 350.00 for it and they want 200.00 to fix it again. No way. Infinity customer service offered no help other than to tell me where the closest repair center is. Like another poster said, it has a good box and nice speaker. Unfortunately, a good box and speaker do not make up for the poor quality electronics. Based on my treatment from Infinity and the poor quality of this subwoofer, I will never buy another Infinity product. How stupid is this company? They could have taken care of this and now they have not only alienated me from future purchases, but from the sound of things on this board (no pun intended) they have alienated most others as well. Mine is going in the garbage today and I will go purchase another sub. I can assure you, it won't be Infinity.
I had no idea how much I needed this until I got mine. I find myself using it in situations I never expected.
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.
I have been using the navigator for five weeks so far and I think it worth every penny I paid for it. Here are the pros:Ease of use: it takes less than 30 seconds to enter a destination, and about 20 more seconds to display the direction and get started. Simple, and easy to follow menueAccuracy: I had no problem getting wrong direction or outdated routes. It even gave me some short cuts to my house I never knew about it before.Screen: Very clear detailed screen under any condition. It is better at night but I can see well also under the haze of the sun. Instead of searching for street name sign, you can look at the map on screen instead.Clear and timely voice command.Its light weight and small size do not take away any of its powerful functions. It can fits into a shirt pocket.Cons: The blue tooth function is not reliable. My phone can't detect the device. It could be the phone not the navigator.Overall, before buying the more expensive navigator for $800 or more, you should seriously consider Nuvi360
Overall great GPS system. Easy to use, find destinations, and navigate through menus. Unit never has a problem acquiring satellites and links fast on start up. I didn't think turn by turn directions were that important, but after using this product, it is an absolute must. Spend the extra money to have the unit speak street names, exits, and such. Unit is very spot on when it comes to travel time. Usually estimates within a few minutes, even on long trips, less lunch breaks and such.Only small gripes are some minor missing POI's and street updating issues. But I imagine all GPS units have these issues. I guess that is what map updates are for.All in all a great unit. Would definitely buy again.
Needed a replacement lamp for my DLP projector. Had a party coming up and needed it quickly. Lamp arrived within 2 days and we were back up and fine.
I caught this unit on sale for $214, but it would be a great value at its "regular" price of around $249. The Tom-Tom works as well, if not better, than the factory-installed unit in my Acura - the screen is a little smaller, but after a while you don't notice this. I would rate the Tom-Tom as good as any of the more expensive Garmin units.
This battery is not for canon powershot s100 as they say in the description of the product !!Now I will have to return it
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.
What can I say? You plug it in and it works. No issues whatsoever. Plug it in and it works.
But...it's a little quiet. Fits comfortably, my ears don't get uncomfortable after prolonged use, this really could've also benefitted from one wire coming from a cup. But they work, and they're cheap. I can't complain.
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.
It's good, doesn't skip, small and cool-looking, except when it gets fingerprints on it. The price is a little high, and the screen doesn't light up all the time as shown in most pictures. It only lights when you hit a button.
I would really recomend buying this product. I allready have two and they work perfectly. The AA battery option is great and offers up to 30 hours of work. Privacy Codes make it very hard for you to be on the same frequency as someone else! I would recomend this product for sking or a trip to the mall or theme park. I would recomend buying the BOOM MIC accessory, offers to keep the conversation private (right in your ear) and you can talk without even touching the walkie talkie (With VOX option)THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT I WOULD RECOMEND YOU BUYING IT!
Its read/write speed is noticeably faster than my 4gb Ultra II, not as noticeable compared with the 4gb extreme III. Having the massive card makes live easier, 15mb raws comes out to about 500 pics on this card. I rarely shoot more than that in a day.I purchased this card thinking it will out last my days using the D200, and hopefully its read/write speed limits will be put to work on my next generation camera.So far I've not had use for the sandisk recovery software that comes with these higher grade type cards on the card. However messing with it a few times on a damaged CD was a pain in the arse, and leaves a lot to be desired as far as software goes.
I went to the store to buy a pair of JBL N28s, but next to the S38s on display, the N28s sounded like mush. The bass is tight, and possibly a bit loud for my apartment. The highs and mids are crystal clear and detailed. I'm reminded of the first time I put on a really good pair of headphones. This is what music is supposed to sound like. A bit more than I wanted to spend, but worth every penny.
We bought this to make hot water conveniently. The red light turns on when the water are hot and ready. The cover is a little tight but it is designed to hold the filter basket securely. Great product overall!
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!
I bought the USB version of this keyboard, and unfortunately Windows XP recognizes the touchpad as a Microsoft HID compatible mouse rather than as a touchpad. Installing the driver recommended by the manufacturer resulted in the message, "There are no valid devices available to configure." I contacted Adesso customer support. They were unable to help me, and in fact informed me that tapping on their touchpads cannot be adjusted. It isn't possible to use it as is: the slightest change in the pressure used on the pad registers as a mouse click, and as a result objects are dragged randomly across the screen, processes are randomly activated, etc. I will have to return it and find another manufacturer.
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.
I have had ample time to try this keyboard out. It's a very good keyboard. The keys are soft & reliable & the board in general is comfortable. I have read other reviews on this keyboard & many state that the letters on the keys become unreadable. I have not used it enough to determine or experience that, so hopefully it will not happen. If you're looking for a keyboard that's reliable & comfortable then this keyboard should be considered.
I'm so glad I bought this. My stupid iPod shuffle (1st Generation) sometimes doesn't show up in my iTunes when plugged into my computer, so at least this way, I can still charge it and use it.The only thing is that there are no instructions. It's very easy to figure out, except the first time I used it, I had it connected wrong, so obviously, my iPod didn't charge. They could've at least included a picture (which they do with the 2nd gen. shuffle) b/c you connect each one differently. But once I figured it out, it charged very quickly. (you connect the 1st gen. shuffle directly to the adapter that goes in the outlet -- plugs in where the cord is for the 2nd gen. one).
FR300 Emergency Crank RadioAn outstanding Emergency tool with AM/FM/WX Weatherreceiving. Dynamo cranking allows one to always havereception.Access to a TV channel sound is a plus.
Not a bad performer, thus far, for the cost. Granted. resolution and color levels are fair, but adequate. This isn't casino eye in the sky clarity, but it provides a solution for what I needed. Low light visibilty is again fair. The device is easy to set up and install. I had it up and running out of the box. Would be nice to have an S-video connection, but for the price, one can't have everything.
Came as advertised. Produces excellent coffee in just a few minutes.Pros: Fast. No carryover taste from reservoir or basket. Cleans up nicely.Cons: No external water level indicator.
I hate installing new hardware and software because things so often go wrong. So I spent a long time researching home networking products when my wife and I decided to take the plunge for DSL Internet access and the LinkSys products kept coming up on top.Installation was a breeze. I popped in an Ethernet 10/100 Network Interface Cards on our two computers, and installed the software for them on both systems. I hooked up the Ethernet cables between the two computers, the DSL modem, and the router. Launched Netscape. Connected to the router immediately. Configured it for my DSL Internet service and our little network. Set Windows to do home networking on both computers, and that was that. Its worked like a charm since day one through several power outages, DSL service lapses, and the general abuse things get just by being in my home office. LinkSys even paid off on the rebates in a timely fashion.
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.
Note - This model has been replaced by theSennheiser PMX80 Sport Series II Behind the Head Ear Phones For Sports.I am a runner. I go through headphones almost as quickly as I go through shoes. About 3-4 pairs a year used to be average for me. When I originally purchased these headphones, on June 26, 2007, the price was almost $50. That sounded absurd for headphones that would probably die in 3 months, but I took a chance on them based on the reviews here. I was sick of running with crummy headphones that hurt my ears, died too quickly, and didn't fit right. I decided I wouldn't write a review on these until they died, and 20 months later, it is finally that time.First, I am not an audiophile. I did not buy these for sound quality, even though I know Sennheiser is one of the most respected headphone companies around. I needed something I could run with, and as far as the sound goes, these are just fine. Bass sounds great and is not too loud, and the treble sounds just fine. Out of past headphones, they probably sound the best because they fit best in my ear. They don't completely block out outside noise, but they do a good job of it. That could be good or bad depending on what you're looking for. If I run with someone, I can't hear what they're saying unless I take a phone out. So if you run in areas with a lot of traffic, consider this when thinking about safety issues.The design of these phones is excellent. My main problem with previous "sport" headphones is awful design. I don't like phones that go over the top of my head because I wear a hat. With some phones this is okay, but in the winter I wear a skull cap, and that makes anything other than this design impossible to wear. The green color looked ridiculous to me at first, but grew on me. The back of it has a reflective piece over the logo that is great for running, because other than shoes, most runners have no reflective material on their back, which is the most important area. It's small, but better than nothing. The speakers fit perfectly in my ear. My previous phones always slipped out of my ears when they got sweaty, and I was constantly pushing them back in to get better sound. The design of these makes the speakers stay in your ear, without too much pressure (so they don't hurt). They are very comfortable and I barely notice them. If I happen to cross a street or need to hear someone, I can easily pull out a speaker and just pop it down so it rests on my neck, while leaving the other one in. The speaker wire is attached to the left hand speaker, so if you use your music player on the right of your body, it's easier to let the wire run down your back then to cross your body. Letting it run down your back also keeps it completely out of the way for other activities.The best part of these speakers is the durability. Every sport headphone I have bought in the past has claimed to be "sweat-proof" or "sweat-resistant." Eventually, after enough miles and sweating, ALL of them have succumbed to it. It is very familiar to me. After a couple hundred miles or less, the sound turns a bit tinny. Eventually, one of the phones will go, then shortly after, the other one. These headphones lasted me 923 miles before "starting" to give out; five times the distance I normally get. A couple months ago, the speaker jack started to come unglued and get loose, but I was able to push it back in and it still worked. The outside of the speakers rusted a little half a year ago but they still sounded just fine. Only recently, the sound has become a little off. But this is not because of failure from the speakers, but failure from the jack. I can fiddle with it a little and get perfect sound if I try, but ultimately, I know it's only a matter of time and probably best to upgrade to the new model.For the price, you really can't beat the Sennheiser PMX70 as a Sport headphone.
Looked all over for a bag that would answer all needs, and found only this one. Would not know what to buy if not for this bag - it's all business, yet comfortable to wear, with the option of tucking the shoulder straps away and going into that important meeting without looking back-pack-ee. The only reservation I had writing this review is that other people will start showing up with it - and I'd like to be the exclusive...
I purchased the InMotion speakers for my new IPod and am very pleased with it. The sound is Great, loud and clear.
This is a great radio at an even better price...I would suggest it to anyone with an ipod or xm reciever
My old converter died. This one came super fast, just plugged and it works. What else a person might need from a product =)
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).
After major pain with HP (vivera inks are not water resistant!?!?) I ordered this Brother. Wow, what a difference.They claim 30 pages a minute, I get 30 pages a minute (unlike my HP's which crawl along at whatever my computer's spare cycles allow.The output is beautiful, the scans and copies are perfect.All in all the best laserjet I have ever owned.
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!
I purchased this battery for a Casio watch and it has worked perfect since.Purchase this product.Kevin.
This is so ridiculous, but we ordered this remote from this specific company for last Christmas. We are an incredibly busy family and so it took me a few weeks after Christmas to get it plugged in and charging, Once it seemed charged I plugged it into my computer to update but it would say not charged, so I put it back on charger. This repeated two to three times, I kept thinking it was getting knocked off the charger or something. My husband finally opened the back of the remote to find there was no battery.I contacted the company and they said sorry, you took to long to figure it out, out of luck.What ever happened to customer service. I can't rate the remote, hopefully I'll find a battery soon and it isn't too expensive.
I Just needed a floppy to create floppy disks for work on a PC from a Mac. The LaCie Drive plugged into the USB right out of the box without any hangups. I highly recommend any product that is as easy to use as this drive.
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.
I'm using this card in a pda phone that I wanted to put pictures, music and other things like a dictionary on. It works great and seems to have enough speed to access the info quickly. For the price you can't beat it!
GREAT price and product. It was a gift for my husband and he loves it
Not much to review here as everything went fantastic, the price was great and when push gets to shove, decent, name brand UV filters are all about the same. However, I was really shocked at how fast these came using standard shipping. I had them in a few days. Good work Tiffen (sold by Tiffen through Amazon)! I also bought a polarizing filter the same day from Amazon using standard shipping and it took over a week to get here. So there you have a little comparison.
I bought a Linksys wireless system largely based on PC Magazine's rating, which stated that installation was simple even for a novice. And, Linksys claims an indoor range of 300 feet. I bought the WPC11 wireless card along with the BEFW11S4 wireless router. I'm neither novice nor pro, but my experience was an extremely difficult installation, requiring three calls to tech support over a two day period. Then, when it was finally up and running, the effective range turned out to be approximately 22 feet.
Thanks to putting a similar model on my wish list at Amazon.com, I received this model for Christmas. I believe it's a good camera. Time will tell. However, you should be warned that the software is very, very bad, does not correspond to what is in the manual, and is likely to screw up your computer. So, in spite of the repeated warnings that you "must" install the software on you computer before connecting to download the pictures--which is pure hokum--you should not use the software at all. In fact, it might be okay for managing pictures, but it completely screwed up my computer system, and I learned, as I had expected, that you don't need it at all. The best thing, for all digital cameras, is to get the PCMCIA adapter and use that to copy pictures into your computer from the memory card. By all means DON'T USE CAMERA COMPANIES' SOFTWARE. My experience with Kodak and now with Canon, is that it is not only poorly written, it may well damage your system. In my case installtion of the Canon software resulted in inability to communicate with other computers on my LAN, and reset my power management options. Furthermore, the install program never finishes, it continues to recycle endlessly until you stop it.
I wanted a cheap charger. This comes in a black box which now holds all of my Video iPod car aceessories. It works well. I've had no problems at all.
I purchased this drive thinking it would be the ultimate laptop add on, it turned out to be the ultimate headache nightmare. Archos does not supply a specific driver for the drive. Archos claims you can use the Windows drivers just fine, however, the PCMCIA Card interface never did work. The tech support person told me to &quot;just run it on USB and don't use the PCMCIA card, it doesn't work&quot;. Also per the tech service guy, it does not support the 800 mb cd's. Don't waist your time or money buying it only to return it disappointed.
I really like this mouse. It has a lot of nice features that I haven't had before. I especially like the ability to scroll either sideways or up/down with the scroll roller that is in between the buttons on the mouse. That is a time saver for me.It works great with my laptop too.I am glad that I ordered it. It was worth the money that I spent on it.I also like the fact that it has a place on the bottom of the mouse for the usb connector to go when not plugged in to the computer. That way you don't have to worry about the connection point getting lost.It also has an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse so you can turn it off when not in use to save battery life.
This DVD player can deliver not only fabulous picture quality but also Outstanding Audio Features for DVD-Audio and SACD audio titles.Having Blue-ray player I use this Player to play my Music albums.This is new and exiting titles I enjoy with OPPO DV-981HD player and my home theater:UNCOMMON BACH - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DVD-Audio DTS 24/96 Surround Music Disc. Volume 1.UNCOMMON MOZART - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DVD-Audio DTS 24/96 Surround Music Disc. Volume 1.SPATIAL DYNAMICS - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DTS ES 5.1 and 6.1 Extended Surround Music DiscVIVALDI: THE FOUR SEASONS - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DVD-Audio DTS 24/96 Surround Music DiscJAZZ STANDARDS - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DVD-Audio DTS Surround Music Disc, Volume 1.SIXTH SENSE - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DTS ES 5.1 and 6.1 Extended Surround Music DiscSOLARIS - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DTS ES 5.1 and 6.1 Extended Surround Music DiscSPACE or DREAM of LIFE Music experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DTS 5.1 Music Disc.THE MASTER AND MARGARITA - Music Experience in 3-Dimensional Sound Reality TM, DTS 24/96 Surround Audio DVD
These head phones are amazing.When i got these head phones there was nothing wrong with them (until my friend sat on them.I got them fixed with epoxy and duct tape.Pros:very comfortable,good sound quality ,loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong cord.!!!!!!!!!great pricecons: break when sat upon,cord is a little too long
This is an excellent value. Very fast shipping although shipping is pricey. Seller should offer budget shipping like USPS ground as an alternative to DHL. If I had that option I would have used it.
This lithium battery is a much better product that the usual conventional battery in that it is more electrically powerful.
UX390N have a better performance compress old model, but 32GB Flash Drive too small. Sony did not support creating the recover CD, even you use Sony iLink CD/DVD burner. Hate this.
I purchased this product for 2 reasons.1) To copy old VHS format to DVD2) To record some movies and programs.Unfortunately only number 1 has worked for me. Number 2 is a failure on my part to do more research of the product. The device wont record any movies that are on the premium channels such as HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX. Once I discovered that I still believed it was worth the money. Then after inserting a DVD movie into the machine I had purchased from Blockbuster, I then started to become skeptical of the product as a whole. In short I'm only able to play one movie at one time (even some brand new movies). The second movie always ejects and on the display window the word "error" is displayed. I thought this was an abnomally, so I decided to try other movies and I can never watch more than one movie on "movie nights".This is the worst device I've ever purchased. I purchased it new from Circuuit city and since I've never been disappointed by a SONY product, I was sure this one would be fine and took a pass on the extended warranty. Beware of this device! I hate this device.
I purchased the Samsung 2 GB MP3 player to use while working out. I purchased a refurbished unit and I could't be happier. The player has workded flawless and I don't know why it was refurbished since it doesn't look like it was ever out of the box - not a scratch on it.As far as the player itself it has great sound and is sleak and very sturdy. The screen is bright and actually there is is little I can say that is 'bad'. The software provided to organize files is not very strong and not as user friendly as it might first appear. One weakness in that software is that some file manipulations can only be done on the PC and not within the MP3. Therefore, one has to delete the file from the MP3 player, rework the file, and then transfer back to the MP3 player. Not too difficult but I would have like the player to performed like another drive of the PC.One more thing, plan on buying another set of earphones. The ones provided have excellent sound quality but they are a little large.All in all - if you can find a refurbished (or new) Samsumg T9, buy it. I'd do it again for sure.
Great Camera, easy to use, affordable, many manual features. The only thing is the performance on bad light situations. Cannon basic cameras do better than the lumix in that field. The zoom is the best part. And it does great videos also.
I've been impressed with the Transcend brand of digital media. This is the 3rd Transcend card I've purchased. 2 are used with a Sanyo Xacti HD700 camcorder, and the third with an Asus EEE PC. The cards are very fast and I have not had any issues with compatibility.One note, if you have an SD card reader it may not be able to read this type of card (SDHC). You will probably need to purchase a specific SDHC reader. I bought an 8gb Transcend SDHC card with a reader. It works fine on a Macbook Pro, Windows PC, and a the Linux-based Asus EEE PC.
WORKS LIKE A CHAMP! My laptop runs about 15 degrees celsius cooler. I had been idling around 60 now I am idling around 45.
heped me to keep the hotshoe dust free , original package, nice black color & gives my a65 the professional look i wanted to have.
I bought these headphones for my 6 year old and 3 year old to use on road trips. They fit great on both of them and are very comfortable as they aren't fidgeting with them at all. I've only had the product for a month but so far so good!!
Under "What's in the Box", it says that 3 and 6 eye emitters are included. Not in the box (actually, blister wrap) I got-- all it had was a single emitter. But, I decided to go ahead and try it with my Direct TV HR34. Charged up the battery for 48 hours, placed and plugged all the pieces as appropriate, all the proper lights light up when the remote button is pressed-- but it won't control the HR34, either via the emitter or by placing the flying saucer in front of the receiver.So, I tried to take the battery/transmitter out of my remote so I could return it, but the transmitter is actually slightly larger than a AAA battery, and it wouldn't come out of the battery compartment without the help of needlenose pliers. I ended up damaging the casing, so now the piece of crap isn't even returnable. Don't waste your money.
Hoya's marketing literature makes a big noise about the quality of their anti-reflective coatings, especially on their SHMC and "Digital" range of filters. So is it all hype? No, not in my view. Quite the opposite in fact.I recently bought a few Hoya SHMC Pro-1 UV filters and was knocked out by how good the anti-reflective coating really is these days - just absolutely zero reflection from the glass surfaces. And it's the same story for the SHMC Pro-1 Polarising filters.I've been a long time fan of polarising filters, for all the reasons that you'll read anywhere as to why they should be used, e.g. to reduce or eliminate reflections and glare, increase colour saturation, darken blue skies and make clouds stand out, etc. I tend to have a Polarising filter and a UV filter left on my std zoom lens at all times. The only time I will remove the pol filter is if the conditions are so dull that I really can't get a safe hand-held shutter speed and in that instance I can't for some reason use a tripod.I know good quality Pol filters are not cheap, but the difference they make to the resulting images can be incredible. For various reasons along these lines, some pro landscape photographers use them as std - all the time. Given the relatively high price of good quality Pol filters, I try and view them as a definite and worthwhile system upgrade. So to me this means putting the purchase of a good quality Pol filter in the same sort of consideration bracket as purchasing a decent tripod or flash gun.I opted to purchase this particular model of filter for two reasons, 1) it's SHMC coating virtually eliminates any reflection whatsoever from the surfaces of the filter (which is critical because such reflections can play havoc with DSLR sensors), 2) it's Pro-1 design means that it is slim (meaning that it will cause little or no additional image vignetting - and chances are that you will be able to attach two Pro-1 filters and get away without any significant vignetting penalty, e.g. a Pol filter and a UV filter).Tip: If attaching a Pol filter AND a UV filter, you might prefer to attach your Pol filter to your lens first, then attach your UV filter to your Pol filter. That way your most expensive filter is sandwiched in between the lens and the less expensive UV filter, and is therefore protected from damage. Given the choice between replacing a damaged Pol filter or a damaged UV filter, I know which I would prefer!Many mags, books and online info sources will tell you that you should definitely have a Pol filter in your kit bag. It's good advice in my view and I would definitely recommend a Hoya SHMC Pro-1 Pol filter. It ain't cheap, but it is superb quality and makes a big difference to picture impact. Worth every cent/penny in my view.
The product arrived DOA. Waited on hold with Tech for 50 minutes to get RMA since I live in same city as Linsys HQ. They still require me to send it in and wait.
This was a pretty good camera while it worked, for about 2.5 years. It did go through batteries pretty fast and some of the shooting modes didn't work well (the pictures ended up corrupted and wouldn't transfer to desktop), but overall the Auto mode was good and it did a decent job. The biggest problem I see is a very short life.
Arrived as ordered, shipped in a timely manner. Its Epson ink so it works as it should. Will order from Amazon again.
I was replacing my old school Technics cabinet speakers with these. I heard them in the store and found them very impressive. Once I connected them to my Sony receiver I was totally amazed. These speakers are WELL worth the money and can be mounted right on the wall. Reggae and Metal sound really good, with very good surprising bass response. I am very happy and would recommend these speakers to anyone.
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.
Pros: Everything...but most importantly a balanced tonal quality.Bass: Thumping and deep. (Excellent)Mids: Very detailed (Very Very Good)Highs: Best out there (Excellent)Stylish colorDetachable cordDecent accessoriesCons: Its was not a problem for me but they protrude a bit out of the ear (albeit stylishly).The foam tips provided are of bad construction, wished UE didnt cut corners with foam tips and provided quaity tips like Shure.Summary: Where do I begin...I have been using tonnes of headphones Grado RS1 and 2, Ultrasone HFI700, Senn HD280, Ety ER6i and most relevant to this review the Shure SE530 PTH.Let me categorically state the after my Grado RS2 I love UE Triple.fi the best. I dont understand why would any reviewer who claim to be audiopihle would rate SE530 above triple.fiBasically a transducer should replicate the sound as close as possible to the input. Shure basically amplifies the lower-mids and reduces the highs. The mids have more punch but the lack of highs is a very glaring negative in my book. It takes all the fun out of the music.UE TF10, offers perfect balance of lows and highs. Highs are not harsh, they are just right and presented in awesome detail.Bass: Punchy, strong and goes low but doesnot have the same detailed as you would get from a top of the line Grado or Senn. Dont get me wrong, its excellent but if you compare it to top of the line open cans you can make out some difference. It is almost as good as Shure SE530, with Shure being just a tad more detailed and goes a little more low.Mid: Perfect. Mids are done as they should be. Vocals are clear and female vocals come out really strong. Listening to Amy Winehouse in Rehab makes you feel that you are sitting right next to her. All the organs and strings are very present and feel part of a coherent whole. Take note...UE are not your "analytical" IEMs. They are "music should be fun" IEM. So if you want to look for whether there is perfect instrument separation probably they are not the best bet (which is not to say that instrument separation is bad...no far from it..its just not as good as top of the line cans)Highs: Oh what can I say about the highs..they are orgasmic...and especially if you compare them to shure SE530 which are rolled off and sound tepid. For me most of the details in percussion and guitars lie in mids and highs. The interplay of rimshots with high hats, the gasp for breath after a full bodied rendition of Kobain;s lyrics...it is here that highs are important...and it is here that TF10 is a million times better than SE530. For some reason Shure designers thought that highs are not important and rolled them off..which I think is going against everything that a music lover and audiophile wants in their transducer.Comfort: I use the foam tips and find them to be very comfortable. Some say that the size is very large, for me that is not a problem, and the supplied universal fit kit offers solution for practically every ear size. I wear them at work for hours at stretch without any discomfort. They donot dislodge when moving. Before TF10 I used to wear SE530 which were a tad more discreet but there is no difference as far as comfort is concerned.Style: The gun metal blue is soo cool that even if they protrude a bit from the ears they do so stylishly.Construction: Solid...and like a true professional grade can, the cords are detachable. Only bad part was the suplied foam tips which are sub-standard. I had to glue the foam to the plastic.Accessories: Good set of accessories. The default jack, fits an iPhone 1 gen, so its an added benefit as I can use it on the go with my iPhone. There is a plug that converts from 1/4 to 1/8 so that you can plug it in to the favorite headphone amp or dac (Benchmark DAC1 in my case)Recommendation: Buy this over Shure SE530 PTH anyday and you wont regret the decision. Trust me..reading all the rave reviews about the Shure you would thing that they are the way to go..but if you want complete tonal clarity, Shure are the worst thing you can do to your music (considering you would spend 400 bucks on shures).I have tried and own both and right now I am looking for buyers for my Shure...so there you have it...dont give in to uninformed reviews which give UE TF10s a lower rating because "they stick out of the ear" as if that had anything to do with the sound qualityA++++++++++++++++++++++++++ recommended.
I bought this for my cousin, and he has not reported any problems as yet, so I think this is a very good mp-3 player. He accidentally pressed the off button for more than 7 seconds, so it turned off, and he thought the device got hanged. But when he called and asked SanDisk, he was told that it went into standby when he did that.Other than that, the product is great and also, you can add a micro sd card to increase the number of songs you can play, and has an inbuilt fm tuner....and I guess these are the advantages when you are comparing this and an ipod nano 4gb. The audio is as good as ipod, and I dont know about the video quality because I have not used that yet. But if you are not going to play any video, and are going for something other than an ipod (may be because of the price) this is the best alternative.
Pretty good, sturdy player. I didn't find the sound quality to be anything special, though, as other reviewers have. Its about like my old iRiver player and still quite a noticeable step down from the built-in sound chip on my cheap motherboard.There's only a touchscreen for navigation, but its the kind that detects differences in electrical conductivity rather than pressure, so you shouldn't get accidental activation if you carry it around in your pocket. But there's one downside:There's no ability to "jump" back or forward a set number of seconds; you have to hold down the left or right buttons on the touchscreen. And if that isn't done just right, then it either goes to the beginning of the track or to the next one. Not a big issue if you're only listening to music, but if you're listening to podcasts where you have to skip commercials, it can be very annoying. You have to fish the player out of your pocket to operate the touchscreen rather than being able to do it by touch alone with regular buttons--or like you would be able to do if the player enabled you to set Next and Previous Track to Jump Back or Jump Forward instead.
I've tried to like the Shure e2C and the Sony MDR-EX71 but the fitment was never good. These ER6i's with soft triple flange inserts seal my ear canals perfectly and are very comfortable!!! They sound great and have slightly better bass than the ER6. On the downside, after a while, the sound filter get's clogged and needs to be replace. A replacement set is included but also can be bought directly from Etymotic! I almost made the mistake of thinking my ER6 was broken after a year and a half before I changed the filters to set things right again--almost tossed them!
Don't waste your money here, get it on Ebay, make sure its a reputable seller, like accessories4less, i just got this exact cable for 37 bucks with shipping, monster name, exact same one, very happy w/ the quality and price.
yes! the bag is pretty ugly... the thing is as wide as your back plus your arms... however, it did look functional.... i ended up returning it.
Battery was excellent! Note the word &quot;WAS&quot;.After chasing down many leads and electronic supply depots I have been unable to personally purchase a duplicate NI-MH battery to replace the original lost in Alaska!
Great for additional storage for an Ultra Mobile PC. The HTC Shift only has a 40 Gig HD built in. This is a great way to almost double the storage capabilities of a HTC Shift for a great price. This works almost as fast as the internal hard drive for a great price.
I purchased this product with the note: "Sold by MarginMart, Inc. and Fulfilled by Amazon." I thought it was a great price for a USB extension cable at $3.99 and eligible for free shipping.When I received the actual product, it was packaged in a clear plastic bag with a sticker in very plain fashion stating that it was a "Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable (10-Feet) New." I've worked with Belkin products before, so I was expecting a pretty sturdy cable with their signature USB adapters (as seen in the photo for this product). Instead, it was a pretty flimsy cable with adapters that seem to hold only loosely to other USB ports and cables.Suspicious, I looked up the actual product number on the Belkin website. The product pictured there is nothing like the product I received and retails for $34.99. The product sold by MarginMart is a counterfeit.
First: both formats are great advances from the basic DVD we all know and love. From this point of view, they are both winners.Second: I doubt that Blu-ray is the future while saying (like Sony does) HD-DVD is just another form of DVD. Frankly, the future can come from both ways. It is all a matter of adoption. The financial investment (who will pay for the continuing research and advances) will pour into the format that wins the battle - and it is us, consumers, who choose the winning format (not Sony or Panasonic, or Toshiba or their marketing department and opinion makers)). Therefore I am not impressed by announcements that future Blu-rays will be able to do this or that. Its all a matter of investing. It is all a matter or researching.Third: The DVD market is roughly 10 years old. Think about that. VHS was king for almost 25 years until DVDs came. Now, 10 years after DVD, the format has revolutionized the way we do home entertainment. With that in mind, should we simply throw our long DVD collections (who cost us thousands of dollars) into the trash bin? If I continue to buy new titles in one of those new formats, how long will it take for me to buy (again) the titles I already own on DVD? 20 years?Like many people, I don't recall anybody saying to me back in 2000 "look, buy these dvds but keep in mind that they're just a transtition format between lousy VHS and the HD formats of the future" - which means, when I first started spending money on my DVDs, I never thought I was going to have to buy them all over again in another format in 10 or 15 year-time.That's what is gonna happen with Blu-ray and DVDs since they're not compatible.May I remind you that compact discs (whatever format can be fitted in this category) should last a life time?So...Fourth: If I have to choose the format for the future, It'll be the most compatible with the hundreds of DVDs I already have. Because I am planning to keep them for a long time. It took me ten years to build my DVD collection. It will take me at least 20 years to buy everything again - PLUS: in that period, I don't want my DVDs to become junk just like my old VHS tapes.I am NOT saying technology should stand frozen on DVDs just because consumers already use it. But if new formats should emerge, they MUST respect the fact that consumers already spent a lot of money in a format that is very good - therefore, COMPATIBILITY issues are key. As I pointed before, VHS ruled for 25 years. It was more than fair when a new format (DVD) came and replaced the fragile VHS for a more robust lifetime lasting compact-disc-like digital format.But we are only 10 years into DVDs and Sony says we must jump into something alse? what if they invent a new format 10 years from now - the lasercard (it's a joke)? should we throw out our Blu-rays too?I just don't find it funny that technology uses content (music and films) to make us spend more money on things we don't really need (exemple: those ridiculous PSP discs with movies).But if we DO NEED hi-def formats (and indeed I think we do), we should have one that is fully compatible with the existing format - compatibility is possible if not mandatory: we are not talking about disc versus tape. We are not talking about rotating heads versus laser.Fifth: Sony is a nice brand. But they show no respect for consumers. Their first Blu-ray machines are compatible with DVDs alright... but for how long?Can anybody answer me that?Once they have the market in their hands, why keep paying royalties to maintain compatibility with DVD? Or CD?They did not seem too interested in creating a format compatible with current technology because compatibility costs money on royalties and patents.So, what makes you think the Blu-ray creators will keep their machines compatible with DVD?We consumers spend a lot of money in music and movies. And I feel angry when someone (in this case, Sony) tells me they invented the ultimate format and that my current collection is gonna be worthless and unplayable in their machines within 5 years... or 10. The simple fact that you have to check for compatibility when you buy a Blu-ray player is frightening enough.CONCLUSIONFor me, HD-DVD is the way. Fully compatible. I can take 30 years to (on my own pace) replace my DVDs because they both (DVD and HD-DVD) belong to the same creators - meaning they will always be compatible for at least 25 years.I am tired of hearing the pro-Blu-ray people blackmail us consumers saying "we will be sorry" if we chose HD-DVD. That is nonsense. The same thing was said when CDs replaced LPs.Has everybody forgotten what happened to Laserdiscs? Who of you got stuck with 100 Lasediscs the minute the "future" pointed the DVD way? Luckily I was too young to buy Laserdiscs (I never had any).Like millions, I pay for the future. I buy DVDs and I want to be sure I can use them for 20 more years until my current collection has been fully replaced. That is not ask too much.That's why I don't care if Blu-ray can take mankind to Mars. HD-DVD will be able to do the same if we support it. And PLUS: it will be always compatible with DVD (they belong to the same creators).The DVD format is a great thing. Think this: We'll have HD-DVD for movies (who'll always play back our current DVDs) and DVD-Audio for high quality multichanel music (who'll still be compatible with CDs for decades to come).Now look a Sony: Blu-ray (compatible with nothing - and only compatible with DVDs while Sony needs to "friendly" push the format) and SACD (a format which is not even compatible with its own Blu-ray).The people behind HD-DVD show make a lot more sense: first DVD, then DVD-audio, then HD-DVD. Their technology evolves without forgetting past formats.Why should I support Sony, who's trying to push a format that will make me loose thousands of dollars worth of DVDs that will simply be deleted from compatibility the minute their format wins the battle?Manufacturers like Hitachi and Pioneer will probably have models that can play both HD-DVDs, DVDs, DVD-Audios and CDs.Why adopt the Blu-ray, then? Just because people say it is better? Wasn't Betamax better than VHS? Sure. Thus, you can't compare Blu-ray and HD-DVD on the same way. There is no better: they are just different. And they are very similar in what they can do for the average consumer.And... one word about Fox and Disney. In the end, they will adopt whatever format consumers choose. Do you think they're stupid? Of course not. Positions and policies change.And Sony will change if it wins. And within a year or two, we will be stuck with our worthless DVD collections.Go HD-DVD. Technology goes wherever consumers go. Why should I buy the White Album again and again and again? My DVD of Casablanca is just fine, thank you. And I want to buy players that will be able to play it.Because I respect my money, I will choose HD-DVD. Because I know both formats (HD-DVD and Blu-ray) can do miracles, I will choose the format that respects me the most.AGAIN, I am NOT saying I want technology to freeze. All I'm saying is that I demand full compatibility. Blu-ray does not offer that. Sony does not offer that. HD-DVD does. And it too can take us to Mars if we adopt it.
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.
Excellent portable printer. Printing an invoice through my bluetooth HP hx2490 in a costumer place reduce an huge administrative work.
(Updated from 4 to 5 stars)I would imagine that not many people come into contact with ir repeaters every day. I know I didn't. But, my wife had been asking me to do something with the audio equipment sitting out on shelves in the family room. Well, I looked at my options - including bluetooth receivers and rf remotes and eventually decided on the ir repeater. The Hot Link Pro has an amazing range and the ability to stash the receivers sensor behind or between panels sold me on it. It also works with a larger array of devices because of its extended frequency range. So far, I have very few complaints. It usually accepts the command on the first try and sometimes from some very odd angles. I have the sensor connected behind a tiny gap between two cabinet doors and it works great in that spot. I only have two minor complaints (and they really are minor) : 1) the ir emitters come attached via a "grouped" cable and one has to peel it apart creating quite a spiders web of wires as the emitters go this way and that and 2) it doesn't get "every" command the first time.Pros:Easy to conceal sensorVery effective rangeReceives "most" of the commands the first timeEnables one to use wide array of devicesGives the ability to keep components out of sight(Update) Will even work with AT&T; UVerse receivers without missing a beat.Cons:Creates a wire "nest" when components are not not bunched togetherDoesn't receive "every" command the first time [just thought I would mention this because some might be put off by having to repush a button occasionally, but I would say that it repeats in excess of 90-95% of the signals and I am very pleased with it's performance in this regard]After having one for over a year, I bought a second one to allow me to move the receiver in the kitchen out of sight. I bought HLP in the first place anticipating that I would switch TV service to AT&T; Uverse and the word out there was that most IR Repeaters would not work well with the Uverse receivers. I have since switched over, and the HLP unit works extremely well. I am extremely pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone.
I have been through many irons trying to find one I like. This one has met the mark. Heats quickly holds charge no drips and no cords getting in the way. I recommend this to everyone.
{ ohh fyi im not a child i just wdidnt want to go throught all that crap}ok guys.. i got my camera yesturday.. and it is great.. its has a nice big lcd screen.. great quality..easy to use.. and alot of cool features.. one of the cool thingd i found out on the is the night view.. swith your camera to night and to get a good picture you have to be very steadt but my my creative self i found out if you wanna take a pic of your self if you take one pose and click the button then right before the camera is done taking the picturem, switch ur pose... it will show both poses.. i did on wiht my face.. and it looked as thought i had two face.. really cool.. if you want the camera to stay in focus try putting it to children.. and if you wanna just take a normal pic just keep it on auto..the only bad thing i say is the eats up batteries.. so i think it would be a great deal if you got some good kodak rechargeable batteries.. so you wont have to fuss with keep on buying new ones..the video quality amazed me.. it is also very good..so i give this product four thumbs up..(would be five.. just not because of the battery thing)
I am now on my 3rd replacement machine, they have ALL either failed; ink leaks everywhere/software won't load/won't fax/has to print a stupid little report every time it won't fax. Throwing it IN THE TRASH and buying a different brand!!!
I know how much customer ratings can influence a purchase so I'd like to share my experience with this AQUOS 1080P. Its hands-down impressive!! I'm picking up over the air HD and it looks stunning. If you have a small living room or using this in the bedroom there isnt a better tv you can buy!!
Received product on time and good price. Contacted customer service as my printer died the day they arrived. No problem with the return.
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.
I grew up with perked coffee. Then along came "drips" and we were all convinced this was progress and just bought newer models every couple of yrs. One day an elderly couple served me perked coffee fresh from the pot and I remembered what a good cup of coffee tasted like. This product gives me a fine, delicious, HOT cup of coffee every morning, and keeps it HOT.
Nice lens, well suited for wideangle work and panorama work, this lens multiply your focal lenght by half, meaning if you have a 28mm lens you will get the experience of a 14mm with the Raynox lens in front.Highly recomended for panorama photography. Remember you need a adaptor tube to mount it on your particular camera.
Absolutely the best sounding, comfortable and with in line volume control...even while running the track, up to 8- 10 miles at a time, these are the best headphones ever created...durable and sturdyand a namebrand in Sony as well? what more could you ask for...Highly recommended and a definite perfect score from me, hands down...the wacky, complex ear designs including ear buds and over the ear, behind the neck stuff doesnt even compare, pricewise or convenience...Dont hesitate to sample a highly efficient and tough set of headphones...and the bass is incredible! Wow!
Purchased cable to provide a second cable on the road. When the product plugs into a Mac product, the Mac shuts it down due to "drawing excessive power". When I use the original cable in the same computers and CoolPix camera, no issue.A total waste.
Unlike most reviews, I only had two cases that were broken. But the overall quality of these CD/DVD cases is poor. Certainly can't be confused with OEM cases and for that matter, most of the replacement cases that are on the market today. The cases are very fragile and must be handled with care. Good for storing away media but not for frequent opening and closing usage. On the positive side, I purchased these cases directly from Amazon and the packing was good and shipping was quick.
Long-time Palm user. I enjoyed the i705 right out of the box. Great Web clipping apps, etc. Email works well. The new mini keyboard for typing short messages is far faster than using the stylus - like a Blackberry but with real Web applications. In short, it would be a gem, if only....Well, one problem is that the alarm code is faulty. What good is a PDA that doesn't signal you when you're going to be late for a meeting??? ...Also, the screen could be better. In some lighting conditions it's just unreadable - backlit or not.I recommend that you Amazonians out there wait until they've worked out the kinks. The rest of us pioneers are living with the arrows in the back - we only hope that Palm gets it right.... soon.... please
Have not had any problems with the card and the price was good when I purchased it.
I first purchased the Photo Trekker AW in 1999. I found it to be a great bag for carrying both my digital and medium format systems over the years. The first gen bag allowed for mounting of the tripod on the back as opposed to on the sides. I really liked that idea. The AW cover however was not a great design as it was difficult to tie down once it covered the whole pack. Plus it wasn't really effective for repelling water as it got easily soaked and the miuisture would come right thru. It does a decent job for sand however. I had to retire my first pack in 2008 when one of the main zippers broke.I purchased my second Photo Trekker AW in 2008. I noticed that the tripod holder had been removed in that particular model which was not great, however I took the pieces from my old bag and attached it to the side of the newer bag, so problem was solved. The AW cover still suffered from the same issues in water repellancy and tie down that the first model had. The rear pockets were much larger and easier to access in the newer model however which was a plus. The shoulder straps I find were too thin, especially when carrying aheavy weight for a long time. I routinely carry my 40+ lbs of gear way into the back country. It does look like the newest model has wider straps though, but I haven't tried it to see if the comfort and fit has improved significantly or not. The sipper teeth have split on one of the main compartment zippers, so it will be retired soonThe Photo Trekker is a great size. It can fit in the overhead bins of almost every plane I've taken it on (and thats a lot!) - but sometimes I need to make sure the two external pockets are empty. Inside it holds my standard system: A Mamiya RZ67 Pro II, two 220 film backs, FE-701 prism finder, Sekor 50mm, 110mm, 210mm, 250mm and 37mm Mamiya Lenses, Arca Swiss B1 ball head, Nikkor 70-200 F2.8, Nikkor 35-70 F2.8, 4 Singh Ray filters, hoods, cable releases, Cokin filters, Memory cards and a few other bits and bobs. I usually carry my D2X with a 17-35 F2.8 on my chect using a Lowepro Top Load AW bag.Overall, I love the size of the bag and the protection it affords.Cons are the zipper quality on the main compartment, the tie down and repellancy of the AW cover and the comfort for long distance heavy loaded travel. Yes though, I'd likely buy a third.
A lot has already been said and there are some excellent reviews here (as well as elsewhere), but I just want to add my 2 cents. I purchased this guy a few months back, and have since purchased a light and a second battery for it (I'll talk about those shortly).My favorite features include:1. The 3.5" screen, which should be a must for ANY camcorder, as the 2.5" screens common today are worthless IMHO.2. The sliding door for accessing the HDMI port as well as the other video ports. This is unique to Sony's UX1 and SR1 HD Camcorders (as far as I can tell) and is the BEST implementation I have seen to cover and uncover ports. Much better than the little plastic plugs that inevitably break-off and are lost.3. Beautiful, detailed video.My least favorite features include:1. The stupid little plastic cover plug for the power port. As mentioned above, this camera has a great sliding door for all its video plugs. Inexplicably, Sony used the plastic plug for the power port, which is right next to the video ports and could have used the sliding door. Stupid. Mine is already threatening to break.2. Short recording times. It is hard to blame Sony for the short recording time on DVDs. This is just a fact of life and the short time isn't limited to the HD DVD camcorders but it problematic for all DVD camcorders (though less so than here). You make a choice and you live with it. While lots of the reviews mention the dual layer DVDs out there, they are MUCH more expensive and I don't even really consider them an option. Luckily, the lower quality modes still look very good, especially when taping outside. For lower light situations, I would use the higher quality settings. Still, all of the video I take with this thing looks better than any standard def. stuff you may see. Also, related to the DVD issue is that the camera insists on popping up a little comment saying it recommends Sony brand DVDs every time I put in any other brand. This is completely annoying and Sony should rethink the way they try to lock you in to their own brand.3. Automatic lens cover. Not having to bother with a cover is a great little addition to this thing.Features I thought I wanted but could have lived without:I haven't yet used the focus ring or the mic in or headphone out yet. I really wanted these, but in retrospect, they were unnecessary for my home use. The mic on this thing is plenty good, and I just don't want to mess with the focus at the end of the day.Other notes:I purchased a light and an extra battery here on Amazon and couldn't be happier with them. The light is the Sony HVL-HL1 and the battery is the same one that comes with the camera, the Sony NPFM50. The light is just right to give a boost to indoor recording and makes the picture MUCH better in low light situations. It's only 3 watts but seems VERY bright. It attaches to the hot shoe on the top of the camera. It's priced right and works flawlessly.As for the grainy picture mentioned by many reviews, I haven't noticed anything distracting. Every camera has positive and negative aspects, but I am more than happy with the quality of video this thing takes.I give this Camcorder 5 stars not because it is perfect, but if you weigh the price and the features, I'm not sure there is a better HD or SD camera out there right now. It would not be worth the list price, but at the price they have it for now, you simply can't beat it, as long as you can live with the DVD format. If that is a dealbreaker for you (it wasn't for me, obviously), it's a dealbreaker, but otherwise, this is by far the best buy at this price point.
These are no ordinary binoculars. They are a miracle. They exceeded my expectations and I am proud to own them now.Its usable right out of the box. The controls are very easy to use, even my 4 year old son knows how to focus the binoculars. You can keep the zoom level at 10X for most viewing. When you really want to zoom in, the binoculars provide upto 22X zoom by just sliding a lever. At 22X zoom, you need steady hands or a tripod to view appropriately. The 10X zoom is more than sufficient for exploring the distant objects around you.For starters, when you buy a binocular, you need to consider two aspects. The binoculars are usually represented in the format A X B where A is the magnification and B is the diameter of the front lens in millimeters. The more the better for both A and B.This Nikon binocular is capable of magnifications ranging from 10 to 22. The front lens is 50 mm which is more than sufficient for everyday daylight and night viewing.The Nikon lens are world-class providing crystal clear view. At night I focussed on the moon and could see the mountains on the moon very clearly.Overall I would definitely recommend this product for everyone. Even adults who think that binoculars are for children must try this product as it will amaze them. Not to speak of teens who will marvel their "birds" in close-up!!!
I have this router and a wireless card. I have had several problems with connection due to my cable service provider trying to kick off my extra connection. I have now called the linksys customer service three times and every time they ave worked with me to completely resolve my problem.Possibly the best telephone service center I have ever encountered and for that reason, I would recommend Linksys as a wireless gateway for your home.Add to that the benefit of being able to use your cable ISP on two or more computers as well as sharing printers and files and I wonder how I ever lived without it.WONDERFUL!
After reading many reviews of many "coolers", I thought I would take a chance and buy the Antec. I bought it because I am the "proud" owner of a DELL Inspiron 5150, the notorious motherboard frying machine. I've had my "mother"board replaced no less than 3 times under warranty due to overheating. The thermal design is so bad that there was a class action lawsuit and subsequent settlement with Dell.The 5150 is a big, heavy notebook with a regular (not wide aspect ratio) 15" display. The Antec cooler has a large, low, flat platform that allows me to position the fan area on the bottom of the Insipiron direectly above one of the two fans. The base of my 5150 has gone from toasty to cool. I don't hear any electrical or mechanical fan noise from the Antec, just rushing air. My notebook is still very stable and easy to type on.Ok, so the USB cable seems short and a little cheezy, I'll be careful not to yank on it. If I paid $500 for this thing I might gripe a little, but for the money it is a good deal.
Fit well to my lens (m4/3, Olympus 14-42).Clean and clear, no harm to the picture.So far, so good.
Didn't have a lot of luck with this wireless kit. Bought the ISA/PC Card version and couldn't get it to recognize the desktop even when it was only a few feet away. Would have liked to tried it with the PCI card version but two promised call backs and three emails were unanswered by Diamond
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.
This is one of the best receivers I have ever owned. This model has all the features you are looking for at a reasonable price.
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.
I returned mine because:1. I use McAfee's Personal Firewall. If firewall is enabled, I only get 30-45 seconds of each song before the firewall shuts it down. Yes the docs warn me that I need to open a dozen ports, but that defeats the purpose of having a firewall.2. (I have a non-netgear wireless router) I could not get it to connect when WEP is enabled.3. With firewall disabled and WEP disabled, but running wirelessly, I had too many periods of dropouts (player starved). But no one else should have been using my network, and the router and player were only feet apart.4. Wired ethernet didn't have dropouts.
like the low profile. this amp is thin and fit well under my seat. the amp doesn't get hot so i'm not afraid of it shorting out. speaker play/sound can be isolated or adjusted along with the volume so i can adjust the speakers to my liking and then control the entire set from the main control.
I've had many brands of earbuds up to $50 - these are the best. The bass is very strong but clean. Got 2 pair now and if I need another set I'll buy another pair of these.
Nice binoculars - the only pick I had with these is they seem a bit too bulky but I'm used to the little fold up models so it may just be me. The optics are nice and clear.
I purchase these to use with k/board(Yamaha, Tyros) and wasn't sure quite what to expect. Just wanted something at home for practice and these certainly fill the bill. The bass is excellent and the mid and high are not far behind. I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone looking for an inexpensive and lightweight setup for a home keyboard. My keyboard sounds better than when I hook them up with two Roland KC500 amps. (Kc500 are approximately $500/ea)I don't believe that anyone would be dissappointed with the quality and price of these speakers for whatever there use would be.
I have a Garmin eTrex and I just received this explorist 500 as a gift. I loved the geocaching support in the explorist but it lacks the ability to view the description of the cache rather it shows up to 50 characters of the hint... Hello? most people would rather read the description use the hint as a last resort!The eXplorist was significantly more accurate than the eTrex and got a fix much faster (explorist: 10-15 seconds eTrex: 45s to 2 mins).The base maps are useful for general use but you MUST buy the detailed maps in order to really get use out of the maps. I would have expected Magellan to include slightly more detailed maps or at least provide regional maps at a lower rate ($199 List is just silly for mapping software.)The only 3 major complaints I have are:1) Geocaching software should allow you to view the description -or- the unit should allow you to navigate to a text file on the SD card and view it. (I mean come on the latter is a 20 seconds development job.)2) If the unit does not have a SAT fix and you press the NAV button the GPS just shuts down.. very remnicient of the Windows Blue Screen of Death! Magellan REALLY needs to fix this bug it is ANNOYING!3) The unit does not recharge when plugged in to the USB port unless you provide supplemental power. That is weak because if I am on a trip I would like to be able to use my laptop to juice up the GPS. I do not want to have to buy and carry ANOTHER cord just to recharge the unit. USB provides 5v of power that could trickle charge the Lithium ION battery.Good points:1) Rockin' Lithium Ion battery that charges quickly and powers the unit for about 15 hours. Lithium Ion batters have no 'memory' so they can be recharged at any point.2) Screen has a great resoultion and is VERY bright.3) Geocaching support!4) Rechargable batter is a standard size so you can buy ANY LiIon batter to supplement your power or replace the original battery.
I used to be an HP fan but now I am a Brother. It pumps out your print jobs, faxes great, copies fine, and I haven't replaced the cartridge it came with. We have put 3 or so reams of paper in there now. I bought it because of all the ink we were buying printing mostly black/white. The software is great. I have installed it on my Windows XP computers and Vista and have no problems. I use it as a network printer and it scans fine to each computer. We have used just about every feature and have had no problems. I have had the machine for over 6 months and have used it daily. I would recommend this to any small office or person looking for a dependable, easy to use all in one.
I attempted to enter an order online, and received an error and was told to re-enter my order. When I did, I was sent two order confirmations. This was obviously a mistake on the part of Sirius, and I am attempting to get the second order cancelled.I first called the e-commerce 800-number, but received no answer after 45 minutes of being on hold. I then called "customer service", but they did not know what to do and suggested sending the second one back, at my time and expense, with no information about how my account would be credited. I then called e-commerce back and left the phone on hold for over 4 hours, but never was able to get through. I sent e-mails and received an automated response, but never a reply from "customer service". I also called "customer service" back again and got no useful information again, but was given a number to leave a voice-mail for the e-commerce support. I did that, and got a call back from a plumbing supply house. (1-800-842-7142) Once again, customer service wasting my time and giving out bogus information.This morning, I resumed attempting to get through to e-commerce. Option #2 and option #4 never answer. Option #1 will get you through to a human, but they just transfer you back to the black hole where no one picks up. I contacted "customer service" to explain all the problems that I was having. They were able to look up and see the order, but not cancel it. They too told me that I would have to return the unwanted product, at my own time and expense PLUS get an RGI number from e-commerce support! Even thought I explained how there is no one answering phones over there, they insisted I had to call them to get a number!!!!No matter how god te receiver or music is, if anything goes wrong you will be left alone with no support! Avoid Sirius!
Got this filter for about $5 so can not complain. The outter ring of the filter seems to have some type of paint on it, and the paint is alrdeay chipping when I took it out of the box. The quality of this filter is very bad.
The technical detail should include the fact that this product should NOT be connected to a speaker output that can provide greater than 35 Watts per channel output. I could not use it for what it was intended for after reading the installation instruction. The 35 Watts per channel output was too low for the intended use.I still have this item in the original box exactly as it was shipped. Not sure what to do with it.
I love this printer! I have been wanting a wide format printer ever since I started digital scrapbooking. They were always very expensive. This prints beautiful pictures and was very inexpensive compared to other wide format printers. I suggest using PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper by Epson for anyone wanting to print 12 x 12 scrapbook pages. It was the only paper I found to be scrapbook quality!
My copy of this lens is extremely sharp. This is a very good alternative to the Canon 35mm f/1.4 L, f you are looking for this focal length. The focusing is a little slower and noisier than the current USM lenses, but it performs quite well and I have been very happy with it.
The line out from my record player would not reach my amp and I have a bunch of RCA cables laying around so I went with this instead of a female to male extension. Coupler arrived quickly and has worked perfectly so it's exactly what I was hoping for.
I've used two of these for my home network for several years. They have been rock solid. It's a 10Base-T network, which is a bit dated by today's standards, but it works for me just fine. I had 12 PCs working off the two hubs and a router at one time.
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.
I purchased this cam for my wife in 2007, I wanted something inexpensive but gets the job done. I've been buying cannon cameras for years now and this one does not disappoint, picture quality, battery life, size all top notch. I read a lot about lens jamming and expensive repairs, I suggest you get a warranty for it, I guess a few out there are lemons. Oh, I would like to also add, I purchased this camera new for $213.51 on 2/5/2007, the price tag on it now is steep, more then double, no longer and inexpensive camera. At this price I won't buy it again, five stars then, four stars now.
I used other brand refill inks before buying this kit for my MP600. The prints from refill ink were not as good as those from the original Cannon ink. After replacing with this kit along with a 4-color kit, the prints looks great. It is a good product and the money is well spent.
GREAT PRODUCT.. got it with a 3 eye extender hooked to a cablebox, tv, a nyko PS3 infared adapter and control it all with a single IR learning universal remote which is now converted to RF thanks to this thing, installation is a breeze, even a 5 year old would figure it out. ''THANK YOU AMAZON FOR LETTING ME FIND THIS AMAZING PRODUCT'' 5 STARS ALL ALL THE WAY............
I am giving this digital camera 4 stars. Its an excellent camera for 2 megapixels. The only thing that gets on my nerves is NO OPTICAL Zoom. Only digital zoom and that it uses the hard to find SMART MEDIA MEMORY CARD. Aside from this, for 2 megapixels, it takes excellent pictures. Most pictures I took came out excellent. Whatever pictures came out terrible were my own doing and not the camera. Does print clear pictures too. I would recommend this camera, except it only has digital zoom. Its the Optical zoom number you want to look for. But it may be fine for ebay usage. It wont matter much if you zoom in with the digital zoom for ebay. But I don't recommend using the digital zoom for important pictures such as of friends and family. Considering my dad has had this camera since either 2000 or 2001 and it still works, I recommend it, except please remember its the OPTICAL ZOOM number you want to look for.
i'm a mac user who wanted a family camera so i can input footage into the mac and edit the footage. after spending way too much time researching video cameras online and at brick & morter stores, i purchased the canon optura 50.the optura 50 has firewire which is needed to have the footage transfered from the camera into a mac and have the mac edit software (imovie/final cut express/final cut pro) "see" the camera. this aspect has worked flawlessly.the optura 50's specs are decent. it has the largest chip size of any 1-chip camera. now u can graduate to a 3-chip panasonic but this generation of panasonics does not come with firewire (see above).the optura 50 also has knobs and buttons to access menu settings. i much prefer this to the sony's touchscreen menu system which maybe fine for setting up a camera but interferes with the camera when in operation.the optura 50 also has jacks for an external mic and light. all camcorders at this level have so-so on-board mics so the ability to add an external mic is a cheap solution to an obvious problem. but not all camcorders have an external mic input.the optura 50 produces quality video outside. its color rendition is excellent. indoors it pays to offer all 1 chip camcorders as much light as possible. when that is done, the canon optura 50 does as well as others in this price class. the kid's birthday parties have been fine, bringing the dog home was great, a surprise party for a friend all caught on tape.for the price and the results i've gotten, i'd buy the optura 50 again. just one person's experience.
I received the DVD600 player for Christmas and have no problems. It has a crystal clear picture and good sound. It has played every DVD we bought or rented. My only complaint is the inability of this player to convert anamorphic widescreen to my 31&quot; TV. Other than that, this player will work nicely until we upgrade to a higher quality player in a few years. I recommend this player to someone buying one for the first time or to someone who does not have the money for a big brand name player.
I ordered this Roady 2, after one I previously owned went bad. I searched on E-bay and Amazon.com for a new and or used one I decided to go with Amazon (new one), as I did not feel like playing the bidding and watching game. The Roady 2 is getting harder to locate now and I felt the price on Amazon.com was very reasonable. It was shipped quickly, as I was notified that it was on its way. Delivery was prompt. I cancelled the defective unit with XM and added the new one and it is up and functioning perfectly. It is mounted on a BMW touring motorcycle.I have ordered a few things from Amazon.com and have yet to have a problem with price or shipping. Keep up the good work.
Used it out west for 8 days on the slopes and help up beautifully. lenty of space for media, but its nice to have the expansion slot when nearing the tipping point. A lot of nice options, easy to use, recommended to anyone looking for an all media player.
My husband bought this to use to plug cable into a TV and a Logitech Revue for Google TV used for streaming Amazon Video and web browsing. It automatically reroutes without a hitch.
The standard radio antenna for my ford taurus works as intended and the shipment was on time and item as described. Thanks!
An excellent case. I have had few problems with this case and I have taken it through the wringer in while using it. It has survived several falls, both with and without a hard drive, been used in 120+F degree environments, been used at below 20F, been jarred and shaken during travel and use. I have only noticed one time that the back plastic cover came loose after a fall but all it took was pressing it back in place and it was as good as new. The only thing I would change would be to change the ends to metal instead of plastic and make both the front and back screw on instead of just the front.
This should be the ideal cd alarm clock. It is feature rich with programmable stations, digital tuner, cd playback, dual alarm, being able to wake up to buzzer, radio or cd and having it be different for both alarms. A good display with a dimmer, headphone jack and relatively small footprint. But my experience has been subpar, and primarily because of cd playback. This system will often think there is no disc, will struggle through tracks, buzzing in and out and often just shutting down cd playback. And this is with brand new cds that have no scratches and play perfectly anywhere else. Discs also can get very hot in the system. The unit lasted a few months and now cd playback is useless. I would like someone to make an attractive, affordable cd alarm clock, with all the features of this RCA (and a 2, 5, 7 day alarm cycle would also be nice, as well as line-in), but put some production values into it. As it is, I think this is now discontinued. Do not buy.
I heard about this cool sleeve and had to invest it for my laptop (Asus UL30a-x5)It fits perfectly. I mean real perfect. It won't slide inside perfect fit.The thickness of zeroshock itself is very thin and nice for thin laptop or Mackbook(I have Mackbook and it fits perfect also).It have great padding and I guess it's memory foam type. It's better than neo-thing sleeve.It's little more than those but well-worth itThe outer layer is very smooth and feels like waterproof quality(I won't test is but it is great).Front zipper pockets for maybe USBs and thin USB Hard drive. No, you won't fit power block or mouse.Overall, even though cost about twice more than neo-sleeve, I am completely satisfied with it and won't by other sleeve.
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 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.
I bought these for my dad who likes to play call of duty and listen to YouTube music on a daily basis. He some how manages to break his head phones every 3 months, I don't know how. Anyways these are light comfortable and they have good sound. For the price they are a extremely good value.
It is not streong enough, I have purchuased two, for me and for a friend and both are brouken after short time.
My younger brother has the Sportster unit. It has a bigger screen and an auto-dim feature for night driving, but he drives an SUV and I have a sport car so this small unit is great.INSTALLATION: I hooked it up in the center of the dash. They give you plenty of slack with the antenna wire, and what I did was hide it behind the window insulation starting from the passenger side, rear right window, through the trunk, up the window insulation on the outisde rear windsheild and then just snapped the magnet in place. A little tricky, but have patience and you'll get it to look great. Now I just need to hide the AC adapter...AQUIRING SIGNAL problem: These users may have a bunk antenna or just a bad signal in their area. I'm in the woods in Connecticut here and when I'm on some twisty, tree covered roads I'll get a bit of signal loss - nothing to cry home about though.AUDIO QUALITY: A previous reviewer made comments that the audio was not that great and that is wasn't in stereo...It sounds great on my system, in stereo, and I just use the FM transmitter. Why wouldn't it be in stereo? It's digital! You have to find a station that has static, try something in the 80's, 87.9, etc.Overall I'm very pleased with this unit and Sirius. The music is great, especially the Rock, Jazz and Electronic channels, and the Howard Stern channels are great!If you have the space in your car (truck, suv, minivan) get the Streamer or Sportster.If you've got a small car, get this unit or maybe even one of the smaller ones if you're really cramped for space. I'm happy with my Starmate!
Had this product for 2 years and screen started to turn black from the top of the screen down. Quality is lousy. I have a less expensive brand, smaller monitor that has been in service for 4 years without problems. This is the last HP I ever get for me or my company. Good luck if you have one.
Let me start off by saying that this laptop is phenomenal. If you get a unit that functions out of the box, then you will be one happy customer, I guarantee it.But be forewarned - if your unit does not function out of the box, you are in for a long ride. I bought this unit about a month ago, and from the moment I opened the box it was defective. (The laptop froze after 10 minutes on battery power.) I sent it in for repair twice. The first time it was not fixed. The second time it was returned fixed, but with the MSBlaster virus and porn on its memory stick. As you can imagine, I wasn't in the greatest of moods. At this point I am in negotations with Sony to get a new, better unit. So all is well that ends well I suppose.Why do I rank this laptop 5 stars after this experience? Well, I can separate the superb characteristics of the laptop from the wretched characteristics of Sony's repair shop. Amazingly light, this laptop will never be a burden to you. If I wanted, I could hold it in the palm of my right hand while typing with my left and never feel the pain of a 7 lb deadweight in my hand. 4.3 lbs is definitely nice. And the power! 2 Ghz of Pentium muscle, 512 MB of RAM, all tucked into a svelte case with a 12" LCD monitor and built-in wireless. This laptop is perfect for the on-the-go business types, or students.It is the perfect machine if you get a working one. But be prepared for a fight when you get a wormy apple.
This ink cartridge was absolutely awesome especially for the price! I actually paid more for the shipping than I did for the ink cartridge, which even with the shipping and the price of the ink, it was still cheaper than anywhere else I have purchased ink. I cannot even purchase the remanufactured ink cartridges for the amount I paid for this - my question is - why can't the big companies do the same - maybe the economy might be in a bit better shape! Thank you and yes, I would order this product again from this individual again!
Product works great for car antenna replacements that leave you with a male-male connection.
I'll keep this short and simple. For this price, these headphones should stand up to normal, or even a little rougher than normal usage. They fail in this respect. Sure the sound quality is good and so is the noise isolation characteristics, but none of that really matters when one of your ear bud's goes out and you have to pay $50 to get it fixed. Sorry Shure, if you want to charge the money you have to make a product that's worth it.
We received our first Presto for a wedding gift in 1969. We have been using one ever since. For a very short time we tried a Mr. Coffee when they came out but did not like it. We want our coffee hot and to stay that way!
One has to apply a lot of pressure when labeling a disk. Even when that is done, the colors look faint.Buyers Beware!
At $79.99 (at Costco), this player is a steal! I haven't seen much press/reviews for this particular Toshiba player - seems like all the focus has been on the Toshiba's SD-x980 line (which, btw are horrible and overpriced). After playing with it the past week, here are some details:Testbed:- Syntax Olevia LT37HVS - 37" LCD- Toshiba SD-K850- LG LDA-511- Cyberhome progressive scan (unknown model, circa 2002)* Player comes with an HDMI cable! This is great considering a good deal for one will set you back around $20. Some of the Sony, LG, and Samsung models make you buy the HDMI cable separately.* DVDs tested: Star Wars III, Matrix 2, Return of the King* All played flawless - I expected nothing less than perfect.* Picture quality is comparable to the LG LDA511 (also an HDMI upconvert player). I got this at Best Buy just for the purpose of comparison.* Picture quality vs old Cyberhome is like day and night - the Toshiba beats it hands down.* It's hard to tell the difference between 720P and 1080i. They both resample the video using some form of pixel interpolation. The perceived result is less graininess - my wife puts it as "the picture seems softer."* Tried various home-made DVDs (original source is DV from my Panasonic 3CCD camcorder). Played them all fine - solid support for a wide variety of blank media.* I love Anime and have many fansubs. Almost all of them are in DivX format. I use to have to play them on my laptop and output to TV. The Toshiba played each and every one of them directly with subtitles and all. I was very satisfied.I'm too lazy to continue writing so I'm going to sum it up:This thing played everything I threw at it. Upconversion improves picture quality slightly - it gives the perception that the picture is smoother/softer. It's still not HD - if you want that, go get an HD DVD player. For $80, it's hard to go wrong especially with the free HDMI cable.
the brackets only fit those speakers. under compatible speakers it list almost all of Sony's speakers but what it does not say is that you have to purchase additional arms so it can fit your particular speaker. there are at least 3 types of arms (type A,B,C)it also does not tell you that the arms are 70 dollars and only available via Sony Direct Accessories website(DAPC) oh yea one more thing that's 70.00 for each arm if you have 2 speakers that's 140.00 if you have 6 speakers (like I do)that's 420.00 for arms (that should come with this kit) plus the 90.00 you initially spent.
To address the most talked about topics:The software SonicStage 3.4 (which you need to download from the web the box comes with version 3.0) is easy to use and does a great job of "ripping" CDs into ATRACS3plus files which are then easy to copy to the player. Sometimes SonicStage doesn't recognize that I put a new CD into my computer's CD tray until after I exit the software and restart it. Mildly annoying.This is my first digital music player and I didn't have any MP3 files on my computer so converting the MP3s do ATRACS3plus format wasn't an issue for me. Maybe this is player is a bad choice if you have a big collection of MP3s, but it's a good choice if all your music is on CD.I tried to compare the 64kbps ATRACS3plus file on the player to a CD straight out of a CD player (using the same headphones) and I couldn't tell the difference. That doesn't mean there isn't a difference, it probably just means that I'm not good at discriminating how bad the 64kpbs files are--nevertheless it seems to work for me.I estimate that this will hold about 40 CDs worth of music at 64kbps quality. And you can keep a lot more CDs worth of music on your computer hard drive and use SonicStage to swap them out--this is a relatively quick and painless process.The display is legible outside during the day, but it looks like it will get scratched easily.Recommended for old people like me. If you're a kid and you mostly download MP3s from the internet, you probably want something else.
My new Sony digital camera came with a 2GB memory card. By increasing to 16GB, I can use it as a movie camera as well. Excellent performance and by far the best price I could find anywhere!
I purchased this scanner because my old combination scanner/color printer died of old age (at least the power supply did). It does everything I expect - with very high resolution and unexpected software that makes it useful by infrequent computer users in my house. The only suggestion I have is that if you don't use Outlook, you may find it difficult to use the scan to e-mail feature (e.g., I couldn't use it with AOL mail). If it doesn't work with your normal e-mail utility, download/select Picasa2 as the e-mail method (Picasa2 e-mail works).
I love my new Saitek keyboard. The keys are easy to strike and very easy to see with the light up background.
I ordered and received this product promptly and without issue. Installed it and am pleased with the results. No issues with the provider.
The part number is actually MVSV3-8M which makes this clearer. Not sure why Amazon isn't including cable lengths in their descriptions...
I got there today, the sound is fantastic, a friend of mine have the BOSE(R) QCZ/GB Triport Headphone that cost150$ and these tiny ones sound almost as good!, and much much more than the stock Ipod or Creative ones.the only thing is, for some reason I got the CX 300. not 300s!I have no idea why, and I paid full 69.99 for them, so I give it 4 stars, cause it could be better probebly (300s), overall for now, the 2nd best phones iv'e tried. I dont know about running with them, but I can't run with the Zen Micro anyways.Another thing is the cord, its a bit short but I manage.One last thing you should now, when walking out side in the wind you hear whispers, but if you turn up the Vol it outgrown by the music.
Would Recommend.The package comes with two types of ear tips, foam and rubber flanged. Although the flanged type are more comfortable, the foam ear tips are the way to go. When they are properly inserted (deeper into the ear canal), the bass is deep and rich and one feels completly immersed in the music. The problem with the flanged tips is that they are unable to get deep enough into the canal and get a proper seal, so there is a tinny sound, with very little bass. True it isn't as comfortable after long periods of wearing (hence the 4 stars), but the minor discomfort of the foam tip is outweighed by the pros of complete sound isolation. I could not even hear the person speaking next to me, or the announcement on the airplane-- even with the music off.Two side notes: You can purchase replacement tips inexpensively on eBay. Also, take care with these as the cord is long, tangles easily and the attachment to the actual earphone is quite delicate.
My dell supplied battery died every year...stress. When I bought this battery I was amazed how long it lasted. Much longer than the original battery. Has the battery meter like the original so you can easily check the amount of charge is in the battery without turning it on. nice
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 love this TV. Great picture (using S-video from DVD player), great sound.
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.
Nice filter, own several Tiffen Products. Needed this for protection over my new lens. Only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is:1: the lens cap fits a little awkwardly on this filter, but have not had a problem with the other ones I have bought in the past for other uses (ND etc).2: I think the shipping was pretty high, but then again, I should of checked locally first.
I normally carry a Minolta SLR with me wherever I go, so the size of the Casio EX-M2 was an immediate relief, especially when compared to other models on the market. This is the smallest digital camera out there, but its size isn't reflected in storage capacity or features. I took over 70 pictures at 640x480 normal resolution and was very happy with the image quality when uploaded to my pc (it holds over 50 640x480 at the best imgage quality without additional memory and can take up to 1600x1200). The LED screen is bright and clear which makes it easy to frame your photos without using the view finder (which can be difficult given the camera's size). It powers on quickly (app 2 seconds) and has only a minimal shutter delay. It also powers off on its own to save battery life, but so far I haven't had any problems with running low. The audio and video quality are good when uploaded, but the audio playback speaker on the camera itself is a little muted and tinny (which is to be expected). This is definitely a daytime or close-in nighttime camera as the effective flash distance is about 10 feet, but you will be surprised at the quality of images you get from a camera this small (about half the size of a cigarette pack).The only drawbacks are 1) no optical zoom and 2) the LED screen is exposed, so it frequently gets fingerprinted, and 3) the power and shutter buttons are next to each other so it's easy to shut the camera off when you're trying to take a picture. However, these are minor flaws in design that are well outweighed by the EX-M2's ease of use and versatility. This is a solid camera at a great price and highly recommended for people looking for a good point and shoot digital. (4 1/2 stars)
Bought this to use with the dock I got with my old gen5 ipod. They "used" to include the IR docks with purchse, but not a remote. Adding this makes the dock a lot more functional when connected to speakers, and you can't beat this price!
This DVD recorder is easy to program recordings and the outcome is very good. For nearly the same price, some recorders don't even come with a "digital optical out", or "S-video in". The quality of the image in "LP" is as good as in "SP", so you can put 4 hours of recording on a disc with no loss of quality. Another feature is the "FR" function, which fills the disc with your timed recording for best quality possible when it's length is an odd time like 2.5-3.5 hours. Probably the "best buy" in this price category.
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 have tried several handheld back massagers but the Thumper 2 is hands down the best. The one I bought is 3 years old and still going strong. The other ones I bought lasted 6months to a year before they break. The Thumper 2 provides a powerful massage. The only negative is that it shutdowns after 20-30 minutes because the unit runs hot.
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.
What can you say, it's a flash card? It works. I bought four of these for my families cell phones that all take Micro SD but I loved the fact that this one has the built-in SD adaptor that has been around much longer and is more common for external and internal multi-format flash card readers. I have a very small pocket-able SD reader that I keep with my camera so it's very eash to use that with the adaptor to load pictures and music on the phone than trying to do it via a cable attached to the phone.
I use this case to carry around my Panasonic HMC150 - fits the camera, light, mic setup and spare batts with room to spare!
According to my order the item number is: 70322328166962. According to the item shipped the number is: 07030008456.According to the page ( [...] from which I ordered the item the specs read:Dual Link PCI Card SpecsInterface(s) Hi-Speed USB, FireWire 400Released date April 2003Platforms Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, MacOS 9.1Interface PCI.According to the page which describes the item ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008NV18/ref=ox_ya_oh_product ) the specs read:With one card, you add two FireWire ports and three Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, so you can easily connect to the latest USB 2.0 & FireWire devices such as hard drives, DVD burners, DV camcorders, video capture devices, and much, much more!* Data transfers to 480 Mbps ( USB 2.0 ); 400 Mbps ( FireWire )* USB 1.1 backward compatible* Package includes Dual Link PCI Adapter, User's Manual, Ulead VideoStudio 6 SE* OS Compatibility - Windows 98SE, 2000, ME or XP; Mac OS 9+According to the items package the system requirements are:MacintoshG3 / 266MHz or laterMac OS X or later.I ordered the item because my Mac OS is 9.1 working in a Power PC 603ev.Can you help in exchanging this for the item I ordered?Alex B. Glendinning
I did not get it yet.So i can not rate it . Can u llook into it please and let me know.
I've owned a Brother MFC-3100C for a little over a year. Yesterday, the printer stoped working and diplayed a message: "MACHINE ERROR 41 - Unplug and then call Brother"After some research on the web, it was clear that this is a very common occurance. The PrintHead has failed and it will cost me $150-$200 to get it repaired. This seems to happen on a high percentage of these Brother products.Other than that, I liked the machine with the exception of the poor quality color printing.
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I purchased this player back in 2005/2006. I paid about 50. I had read both good and bad reviews. For the most part this has been a great player. Never used the mic option. The radio worked fine, but didn't use that too often either.There are a few quirks about this player. For whatever reason, when I loaded mp3s up, there was always one song the player would get hung up on. I would have to skip to keep it going. Never figured out what the problem was with that. Within the past two years, the player has been freezing up and self-shutting down.The battery life has been good and could take it on the 7 hour long train ride one way and still have plenty of life for the return trip. Though, the door catch failed a while back and have been needing to use tape to keep the door shut. For the five years of abuse this little has endure,I felt it was worth the money I spent. Now seeing it has dropped in price, if you are looking for an inexpensive player, this guys isn't too bad of a pick.
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.
Laptop was overheating causing unexpected shut down. This fan has kept the laptop cool enough to stay on and not shut down. Try different seating arrangements for you laptop on the fan.
This is a great product! I was hesitant at first given some of the bad PR but after networking THREE machines together in minutes I could not be more satisfied. No problem with connectivity through numerous walls and doors. Signal strength from my deck is awesome. Even got it to work in the furthest part of my basement (although the signal was kind of weak). On one occasion there appeared to be a signal conflict with a wireless phone (also using 2.4 GHz) but changing channels on the wireless phone (one click) solved the problem. I can't comment on the tech support but the product manuals and web site have lots of info if you get yourself into trouble. Highly, highly recommend this product.
Very well made and terrific item. Tiffen is one of the best companies and I have several filters made by them. Very reasonably priced. Tiffen is a great company and their products are top notch!
Many years ago, I had a sound system with bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer. The subwoofer died some time ago and I decided to search Amazon for one. Found this great subwoofer and replaced the old one. This one is more high-tech as it is powered by 110 ac - my wife was concerned because when watching the movie Transformers, the windows in the house were shaking!
Paired very well with the Pro.Fit International MI-200BG miniGRIP Universal Smart Phone Holder to hold my iPhone 4 with a case in my car. Combined cost of both items from Amazon was $35. No more handling phone to check texts, missed calls, maps, or song names. It's all there - safe and organized. highly recommended!
It is a great product, but it was a little short for me. Be sure of the lenght you need.
I was a bit worried that I got the wrong adapter because it was a very tight fit... but the item works great. You can charge while using your Zen. Charges way faster than the USB cable. Creative should ship with this charger in the box I would pay the extra 15 dollars well worth it. I rated the item a four just because I am a little worried about the tight fit. Happy holidays
I've priced the Apple dock, looked at other brands, and none come close to this price. Why? I read the reviews at Amazon and really liked the RF remote. I need a remote that works from our porch. I decided to give this a try - risk: $26 delivered - dock, cables, and remote. (That won't even buy the cables sold separately for the Apple dock!). I thought the 3-day return period was short, but I knew that if the dock and remote worked, I would keep it. It works great! RF is the way to go! Why pay more?
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..
I read reviews all over reading good and bad and it sounded like it would fit for the most part. The laptop (hp tx2510) CAN fit... if you take the battery out but even at that it's still very tight and frustrating to get it in the sleeve, and who wants to take their battery out every time? Even when thats out its still hard to even get it to zip shut. Aside from sizing issues... I like the case. Maybe the 13.5" sleeve will work.
You really get what you pay for. I looked at the cheaper and lower Sony models and the resolution at 16000 is why I chose this one. I checked Best Buy and Ciruit City and they told me they match each others prices but can't compeate with Amazon. Worth the 5 day delivery wait saved $300.
I really am a Popcorn Freak (I usually make it at least once a day) and I really did say, "Wow!"I've cooked popcorn many ways, many times, and am pretty much a popcorn gourmet by now. I experiment. I shop around. I didn't expect a lot from this product but I had actually ruined my saucepan by cooking popcorn and wanted a designated popper that would handle both a very small amount of oil or none at all (I usually cook in 1 tbs oil). This was the only one I found that would do that.If you've ever seen 'Real Genius,' that's pretty much how this popper operates, which means two things:1. How it cooks the corn mostly depends on how hot or cold the oven and popper already are, or how the oven parts are calibrated. These things will cause the heat to focus exactly right, or not quite properly, when you pop.2. The heat when you use the popper is extremely focused, laser-like, so your popcorn retains more natural corn taste than in an air popper and pops more efficiently with less oil -- better functioning than a bag of lard (microwave) and better than a saucepan.-------------------------------------------I've popped both close and far apart, with oil and without, and here are a few points inspired by the FAQs from the various comment sites I initially searched:1. This popper does in fact pop 3 quarts (1/3 cup of kernels is technically a single serving, but this is a reasonable amount for two).2. The time it takes to pop depends on your microwave and how hot the oven and popper are before you cook. Serial batches will work, but the second batch will take more time. Cooking at work in a public oven at lunch time probably won't work well because of the amount of oven use.3. A brown spot in the middle of the cup after popping is normal. The cup will still continue to cook for multiple turns. The directions go into this.4. For best results, wipe/clean the popper after each use. Don't cook in a dirty oven. The directions go into this.5. The product is clear, thin plastic. This is not because it is of suspiciously cheap design, but because the material allows the heat to work properly.6. The exacts of popping results also depend on your type of kernels as well as the already mentioned heat. The directions go into this. Big vs small, fresh vs old.7. Yes, you do have to buy the paper inserts, but this is not to scam you of money. Much food cooks with the use of either foil in the oven or crisper paper in the microwave. It's part of the physics of the microwave. At $2.15 (an average price for the 8-cup cup packs), each use, even if adding up to less than the directions claim, is perhaps worth .025. If you buy a regular 2 lb bag of corn, and mine cost about $1.30, that's less than a penny for each 3 quart bowl of popcorn.*****Bottomline***************************This product is great. Easy to clean, store, and use. Great tasting popcorn quickly with no mess. Versatile. Many of the lower rated reviews (mostly from other sites, not here) appear not to have read the directions or not know how microwaves work with the product. Price per full bowl averages out to less than a penny each. Enjoy!
before we got the nuvi 360 we got the magellan roadmate 2000. it didn't look cute so we returned it. then we found the nuvi. since we got the nuvi 360 we never go on the road without it. it is very handy and very user friendly. once it's turned on, it can quickly calculate destinations. but if you're just turning it on, it take some time to calculate directions. but overall, this is an awesome product, it is sleek.
I have purchased this product and it has worked like a charm. I alos use the @home network of cable modems. I have 2 PC's networked through it and have not run into any problems. Both computers can be using Napster and/or Scour simultaniously with no performance degredation. After installing the BIOS update from Linksys Both computers have been able to play online games such as HalfLife, Quake3, and UnrealTournament. Both computers can be on and playing these games at the same time. Upload speeds are slow, but that is an issue with the cable modem and noe the router. All in all this router is an excellent peice of equipment.
at work. Good sound and the 4 USB ports work well also
I ordered my unit Feb. 2nd, it arrived the 19th, almost a week later than expected. The tracking said it was delivered to Cleveland and I live in West Virginia- had to make 4 calls to get this sorted out. When the unit finally arrived from Amazon it worked beautifully..... for the first 10 minutes. Then the screen turned to this digital green yellow pattern, it completely froze, was unresponsive to the remote- i had to unplug it to turn it off. This happens every 10 minutes after the set has rested for a couple hours. Amazon would not replace it, because they were out of the model. I had a horrible delivery experience, and now have a giant TV in my living room that doesn't work- Amazon is well aware of this and did nothing to compensate me for my trouble, other than offering me a full refund. For all the trouble I went through over this thing I expected some sort of additional compensation, maybe an upgrade to a better unit- and I was offered nothing. Now I have to go through the manufacturer to try to get a repair or replacement- which will take another month. Thanks for the great shopping experience, Amazon. I will never make another big purchase on here again.
This was only $24 with free shipping. Great value for the money. The quality seems sufficient for the occasional use I'll give it (however, Not built strong enough for a professional studio heavy duty use). I don't have any fears of placing my $400 flash on this unit with umbrella, it seems sturdy enough.
just what I wanted it was a shame that the shipping was so much for something so little though
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.
Our attorneys love these bags for their durability, their easy rolling qualities and their intuitive layout. We've switched entirely to this line of bags at our firm.
Good and sturdy quality. Solid aluminum. It has a perfectly flush and tight fit on my camera, with no annoying slack what so ever. The adapter is however a "blind/dummy" adapter; it has no AF/AI forwarding screw and no F-stop forwarding connector, contrary to what appears to be indicated by the item description.
This is just a basic Kiosk metal keyboard. I used this keyboard in my wood working shop and I can wash the keyboard off the dusk off. PS2 interface. Definitely not for office application. Good price from DSI.
All the other 5 star reviews are correct. But, there's a hidden bonus that Canon is not sdvertising and no one has mentioned. A significent aid to holding and carrying the 40d is Canon's Hand Strap E-1. This aid is basically for right handers but can not be used on the 40d (or XTi either without Canon BG-E3) without the BG-E4. The battery pack has the necessary strap attchment anchor point on the right/bottom side of the battery pack and that, along with the right side camera strap anchor point on the 40d body, allows you to use the hand strap. I find the hand strap a real help when carrying the camera with one hand.
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...
The tripod is great. I was not sure if it could hold the weight of my Nikon D40 with a 55-200m lens, but for a couple bucks i thought i would try, and it holds the weight just fine.There is no reason not to buy one of these. It is small enough to put in any camera bag, and it is great for holding the camera in areas where a regular tripod is too big and bulky. The little rubber feet are very grippy too. I suspect this will come in very handy. The reason i was looking for one of these is that i was on top of the parking garage at my work and was wanting to grab a couple nightshots of the downtown buildings, however without a tripod with me and the ledges being angled, it was difficult to get the shots, this will greatly help in those instances.I dont know how often you can use it before it breaks, i imagine ill get plenty of use out of it though
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.
Inexpensive pair of binoculars. For what I paid I can't really find fault with them. People need to be realistic when buying a lower cost item. I found them to be decent in all aspects.
These particular cases are strong and sturdy- I would liken there quality to the cases that purchased DVD 's from the studios come in. I will certainly order these again from this seller!
I'm very satisfied with this product. I bought this for a holiday music compilation project and was weary about the construction but it is solid. Recommended!
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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.
I was looking to purchase a USB>Ethernet adapter for my Series2 Tivo. Since the Tivos are known to be a little picky about the adapter used, I did a lot of research to find out what was out there. This adapter kept popping up, so even though it's not listed on Tivo's website (http://tivo.com/adapters), I decided it was worth a shot. It had gotten great reviews pretty much everywhere.The adapter (TU2-ET100) arrived yesterday. The USPS shipping was a bit slow, having actually PASSED my house in route to another hub before coming to me. But the packing was good, and it was in a nice box with a CD and fairly basic instruction book. I did not need either. The adapter itself is pretty light weight, but not fragile. It's a little boxy, but that actually is a good thing as I want it to sit flat.Within a second of plugging this in to my Tivo, it had obtained an IP address from my router and was churning away with full-duplex speed! The world of networked Tivo has opened lots of cool doors, thanks to this simple little adapter! According to the box, this adapter WILL work with the Nintendo Wii, as well.Note to those looking... BE CAREFUL not to mistake this with theTRENDnet USB to 10/100Mbps Adapter(TU-ET100C) adapter, which sells for a similar price (slightly cheaper) and looks more "modern", but only operates on the USB 1.1 specification.Also note... don't waste your time going to Best Buy. They don't sell these, and the guy who offered to help me find it told me matter-of-factly that "there is no such thing as a USB>Ethernet adapter." Sure thing, buddy.
performance from such a small piece of equipment. Since having a kid our travel baggage tripled and I couldn't afford to carry my Canon Elan(great one when I bought in 1993) along with my camcoder.I looked around for a small 35mm point &amp; shoot and I decided on Delux edition of this one over Minolta Freedom zoom 125 &amp; 150 because of the price and reviews I read at this site. The delux edition has a more gold look to it and comes with a leather cover, battery, and has a panaromic mode function.Size is a big plus to this one even though the Minolta's looked more appealing to me. The pictures came great as mentioned in lot of other reviews. The best are the ones I took in the night with 'night scene' flash mode. One has to be VERY careful not to shake the camera when taking pictures in this mode.
This had a pretty good price and the print surface holds the ink well--dries quickly. No complaints.Watch out for Maxell discs. They were much cheaper but there is a larger unprintable area around the center than with the Verbatim). I had to re-lay out my label to fit on the printable area. It's a trade-off.
If you are looking for a Lens to replace the kid Lens, and don't want to spend too much extra $$. This is the right one. The product quality is much better than EF-S entry level Lens. Image is OK for this price range. But the image is soft when F is wide open, it gets a decent picture until F is above 8. For low light condition, you need a flash to get a quality picture.This Lens is "Make in Taiwan", I can not find any of this Lens in the market is "Make in Japan" so far. But, it still worths every penny -Small and not heavy, goes very well with my new XTI.Best product in terms of $$$ and quality.
What an excellent tripod for its size. I was looking for something small and light for backpacking trips - and this is it! It has a low option for photographing flowers and objects on the ground, but can also be tall enough to get above weeds and brush. The only thing it lacks is a quick release system, but overall this is an excellent tripod.
This product prompts to set the date and time every time it starts, and never saves them. If you set the time, the computer freezes and won't boot. If you ignore setting the time, the system boots but is set to January 1, 2000. If you then change the date and time, it reverts to non-set upon a reboot. It also shows a fatal error message briefly while booting. My theory is that whatever battery backs up the time in the bios is missing or not working. Hence the thing is kind of useless. It seems like quality control is a real issue on this baby.I bought this from Tiger through Amazon. I want to return it and get a refund. It seems rather junky to me.
I ordered 4 of these speakers and when we hooked them up we were so dissappointed with the sound, very hollow and pitchy sounding. I would never buy Pyle again and don't want to even mess with returning them and getting hit with a restock fee. A sony speaker that I bought at a goodwill for 2.00 was much better. AVOID these speakers!!
This filter is perfect for my Nikon 70-300 lens. Thank you for prompt shipment and good deals.
can't really review for years, since it's an extended warranty, I'm still in the original warranty period!
I HAVE HAD THIS RECIEVER FOR MONTHS AND AM NOW GETTING IT HOOKED UP TO HDTV ( PANASONIC TH-50PHD8UK ). THIS RECEIVER AVR-3806 DOES NOT CONVERT ANALOG( COMPONENT CONNECTIONS) TO HDMI OUTPUT. AND IT DOES NOT CONVERT HDMI INPUT TO HDMI OUTPUT EITHER. A COMPLETE RIP OFF!!! MOTOROLA DCT6412 DUAL DVR HMDI OUTPUT AND COMPONENT OUTPUT FROM RCN CABLE BOX PRODUDCES NO PICTURE OR SOUND THRU HDMI ON THIS RECEIVER BECAUSE THE HDCP PROTECTION DOESNT WORK AS ADVERTISED. SAME GOES WITH MY TIVO (TOSHIBA RS-TX60)NO PICTURE!! DO NOT BUY THIS RECEIVER IF YOU THINK YOU WILL BE USING HMDI OR COMPONENT CONNECTIONS, BECAUSE EVEN MY 2 STRAIGHT DVD TOSHIBA PLAYERS (SD-3805 AND SD-2700)OR MY PC ( ASUS A8N32 SLI W/ NVIDA GEFORCE 7900 GTX) HOOKED UP TO THE RECEIVER VIA DVI/HDMI CANT PRODUCE A PICTURE GOING INTO THIS RECIEVER AND OUT VIA ALL COMPONENT HOOKUP OR DIGITAL HOOKUP OR COMBINATION OF ANALOG/ DIGITAL. I AM NOT A NOVICE AT THIS AND THE ONLY REASON I UPGRADED TO THIS RECEIVER WAS THE HDMI UPCONVERT FEATURE. TRULY A COMPLETE RIP OFF!!! AND TO BE HONEST THE SOUND OF THIS RECEIVER IS NO BETTER THAN THE $300 PIONEER RECEIVER ( VSX-D850S )IT REPLACED.
This has to be the best [money] I've ever spent on my computer. If you're running multiple computers from one cable modem, this is for you. It took all of seven minutes from taking it out of the box to my wife and I web-surfing on different machines. Most of the seven minutes was plugging in wires. Highly recommended.
I HAVE USED THESE EARBUDS SEVERAL WEEKS NOW WITH MY MP3 PLAYER AND HAVE BEEN VERY IMPRESSED WITH THEIR SOUND AND COMFORT. WITH THEM IN MY EARS I HAVE SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WAKING UP.
We just relocated to New York from a different country. The thought of driving in another country with totally different driving regulations, and also the fact that we did not know our way about was extremely daunting.We decided to invest in the Germin Nuvi 360. It was the best decision we could have made. It simply delivers. One out of say, twenty times though, it took us close to the location and then either stopped a few feet from the entrance or mixed up the way in. In any case we are very satisfied with its accuracy. My husband and I now go about freely without the fear of missing our way. I would definitely buy it again.
I've been using a home made pano head for about a year, and I've also been looking at the Really Right Stuff head, so that is what I'm comparing it to.The construction is pretty heavy duty. After moving, vibration settles down much quicker than it did with the home made rig. About the heaviest combo I've put on it is a 5D Mark 3 with a canon 16-35 f2.8 II, and there is no sagging. So from a strictly functional perspective, it does the job well.It uses it's own type of mounting plate. The plate has rubber on the bottom to help grip, but there is no mechanical ridges or curves to keep it straight or centered. I used it once with this plate and didn't see any sagging or shifting. However, I didn't like that to attach it requires eyeballing to ensure it's straight and you need to remove any existing plates or L brackets. I'd really have liked a connector that just clamps down on an arca swiss style plate. I think the RRS head does this, but it was twice the cost. The kit comes with a couple of shorter rails meant for P&S; cameras. They are exactly the same as the mounting plate minus the rubber. A little time with one of the shorter rails, a dremel tool, and a drill was enough to make a plate that mated to my RRS camera plate. Now it lines up perfectly every time, I don't have to remove my existing plate, and there is metal lip that keeps it from rotating.The markings could use some work. There are a couple of places where a single line on the plate or bracket would help center it on other attachment sites. I end up using other marks (e.g. it's 55mm in one direction and 55mm in another direction) instead of a single spot. Additionally some of the places that are marked are in places where you can't see the numbers on the rail. You have to use the edge of the bracket instead of the big white arrow that was intended. None of these are big problems, but just refinement issues.The clamp that does the rotation around the horizontal axis is so far forward that it's in the field of view of my fisheye. For quick panos, 3 shots with the fisheye was always a nice option, but probably not with this head. Maybe with more shots and the right post workflow, I could get the clamp out of the image, but if I've got to shoot more shots anyways, I might as well just shoot with a wide angle and not deal with the post issues.I like the mechanism for positive stops rotating around the vertical axis. You simply move a screw to the appropriate labeled hole and each click is the selected number of degrees. The horizontal axis rotates nicely, but with enough stiffness that it will hold without locking it down so you aren't working to keep it straight while you lock it down.Two of the screws that you might adjust in the field (adjust positive stops and unfold/fold the arm) are cabled to the head so you won't drop and lose them. That's a nice touch. The screw (1/4 or 3/8ths) that attaches the plate isn't of course, but the plates are key holed so it's likely the screw will stay with the plate if dropped.Sliding the plates to adjust them to the nodal point is challenging when doing fine adjustments. Moving 5-10mm is easy. Just bumping it 1 is a fiddly thing. A fine adjust dial would have been nice, though of course would have added cost.The finish on the plates and rails seems to be pretty soft and comes off easily.
Nothing wrong with the cable, but it is 10 feet not 10 meters. The company was great and let me keep the product while giving me a full refund.
YOU BUY A GOOD CAMERA AND GOOD LENS, THEN YOU HAD BETTER BUY A VERY GOOD FILTER OR YOU HAVE WASTED YOUR MONEY.
We use the Xyron magnet cartridges all the time! The machine is very easy to use and you can take a 4 x 6 print, run it through and turn it into a great magnet for the home appliances, the office file cabinet or any other magnetic surface!
This product has not let me down yet. I have it on my keychain and it goes with me everywhere. I haven't had any data problems with it, and the write speed is perfect. I recommend this to anyone needing a reliable USB drive.
Works with Scientific Atlanta model Explorer 8500HD Cable Box and remote.After troubleshooting it for several days, it really does work from inside a cabinet and without pointing the remote at the Cable box. This is nice since we are always having to aim the remote above a laptop screen, or between furniture pieces across the room, etc. Now you can aim it anywhere (even use it in the next room) and still have it work.Long story short, I had to troubleshoot it several days before getting it to work. Even after charging the battery for 2 or 3 days, it didn't work. It would light up on the receiver but wouldn't affect the cable box at all. But after trying all the internal switch settings, different placement of the transmitter in the remote and finally buying another, newer version and re-charging the battery it finally worked. Though I don't understand why, the problem must have been a weak battery. I thought it was the positioning of the emitter eye and tried moving that thing all over before giving up and re-charging the battery again. I can't seem to get the newer model (Genius) to work consistently so I will keep this older model and return the newer one.Troubleshooting suggestions: One thing that is not immediately evident on the packaging is that you can use the device two ways: with or without the little emitter eye. Without it the receiver (flying saucer) must placed in line of sight with the IR sensor on the device you're controlling. But if you want to control a Cable box behind a closed cabinet door, you have to plug the emitter eye into the receiver then place the eye on the "sweet spot" over the IR sensor of the device. If I had known it worked without the emitter, it would have been MUCH easier to troubleshoot (it wasn't the eye - though I kept moving it trying to find the right spot). Also you can cover the IR port on your remote while troubleshooting. Blocking the IR of your remote lets you know whether it is working on RF waves only.I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 b/c of all the troubleshooting needed and because I solved the problem through info in other reviews instead of product packaging. But overall it is a great item. I am thankful for the other reviews because I learned a lot about this device through reading reviews.
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.
Bought for duck and deer hunting, camping, backpacking, recreational kayaking, birdwatching. These binos represented the best combination of price, good optics and weatherproofing I found. I haven't had the chance to test them in a field environment, but I am very pleased with the optics. The image is sharp and crisp, and in low light conditions they brighten things up. For me, 8 power is about the most I can hold steady and not have a jittery image. I view with both the naked eye and with a pair of mild prescription sunglasses and have no problems adjusting as I switch back and forth. Would recommend.
I bought this knife primarily for cutting up chickens, which it handles with ease. It outshines my cheapo chef's knife from college so much that I've been using it for all of my slicing and dicing until I can get the 8-inch version. The six-inch blade is a bit small for some tasks, so it's better as a compliment to a larger knife rather than a replacement. It's a great knife to have around when a chef's knife is too big for the job. You really have to work to get the knife to slip out of your hand; the Fibrox is an amazing material. Also note that the blade is angled somewhat from the handle, which keeps your fingers from hitting the cutting board when you're slicing.
Just had to write this review to let people know that I've had this unit for 3 weeks now and I haven't heard a single click sound. People looking at other units like the Belkin AV and Monster Power HT3500 or 3600 need to know that those filter noise and provide surge protect ONLY. Whereas the APC also regulates voltage fluctuations which are the cause of many problems for av equipment. Too much or too little power will shorten your equipments lifespan.Before I bought the H10 I called APC to ask about the clicking noise. Their tech support answered my question even though I didn't even own one at the time, a major plus in my book. I was told quite honestly that yes it does make a click when it detects a change in voltage. The click sound is the unit kicking in its AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) circuitry. The techie went on to say that if you live in an area where your subject to brownouts you might hear it more often, but the click is by no means loud or distracting. After having the APC H10 for 3 weeks now I agree. Right now its showing that my power is low and its boosting it...It regulated my power with no noticeable or distracting clicks at all! I'm sure if I had the sound down on my receiver or were sitting right next to it but thats just being nit picky.The unit also had no problem eliminating a nasty ground loop humm on my powered subwoofer that is caused by my cable tv...the Monster Power couldn't do that. The H10 also weighs 5 pounds more than the HT 3600..the thing is a tank!I found the APC H10 at B&H; photo www.B&Hphotovideo.com; for an unbeatable price of $199 (retail is $349 and on here its currently $279) as of June 21 2007...shipping was $20 or so....So my advise is for the same price of a Belkin AV and for less than a Monster Power HT3500 or 3600 (overpriced and over rated) you can get the APC H10 and get more for your money without sacrificing quality...APC is well known for their critical power units so you cant go wrong.One last word, the reason I bought the H10 was due to my Monster Power HT3500 going south after only 2 years (5 year warranty). One day I turned on my equipment and the unit just didnt work...I called Monster Power and to their credit honored the 5 year warranty and shipped me out a new unit at no cost to me (3 day Fedex too!) and paid for the shipping back to them of the defective unit. So I have to give their customer service credit here, Thanks Orlando, you dah man!.Unfortunately I don't feel confident in Monster Power products now so I upgraded to the H10 and will give HT3600 unit to a school or a place that isn't as particular as I am.Hope this review helped anyone out there who might be on the fence.
Been having the same problem every one else has with Version 4At first it seems to work great then if you use IM or ICQ etc. BINGO it seems to lockup. Using a WET 11 on upstairs DELL.On my second unit and after about 2 hours it went &quot;South&quot;. Weird thing also happened..lost connection them my e-mail computer (DURON 1.0G) dialed up ISP through telco modem and made connection, then unit seemed to &quot;unlock&quot;. This firmware has to have bugs for sure. Having set up wired LINKSYS Routers before and had mostly no problems with FTP or AIM. BEFW11S4 V4 needs a firmware update or a technical bulletin explaining what settings are needed to keep it working online. Rebooting seems to fix for a while 1/2 Hour to 8 Hours (overnight). Most likely will returnit for a wired unit and a stand alone access point. Have 4 computers on this unit 3 wired 1 wireless.
I have been using this card in my camcoder for almost 6 months now. Haven't had any problems at all. I'd recommend this.
My 3 1/2 yr old daughter was having problems with our regular mouse at home. This mouse worked wonderfully and within a couple of weeks she was able to navigate the computer all by herself.
I've seen some great photo ops in my travels, problem is, I never had a digital (or 35mm camera) on me when I needed to capture them. I don't want to travel by air with expensive equipment that the morons at the airport toss around while they trash your carryon, I also don't like the "stupid American tourist, pls pickpocket me" look that an SLR around the neck labels you.Enter the S500, compact flash compatibility with the Canon dSlR's should you ever upgrade, ultraportable for shirtpocket storage, quick startup for those once in a lifetime photo ops, and the accessories are as light and easy to carry as the camera. The only thing missing is a 10x zoom, but with 5mp, you have plenty of pixels available to crop and still get a great "enlarged" shot of the one subject you wanted in the picture.Menus are intuitive if you cut your teeth on canon digital cameras previous to this one, and use other canon digitals besides this one.Cons - old tech in digital camera age. if you are just starting out, look at the other memory media which allow even smaller ultracompacts. Doubt there will be a Canon S700 with compact flash card storage, but if you lug Canon dSLR's around at other times, or plan to upgrade to Canon dSlR's in the future, the memory media standarization with the S500 is a godsend to protect your memory card investment. and the current price of the S500 is a bahgain!
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.
I gave only 4stars because the product was MADE IN CHINA. I am not trust in products of CHINA made. I like panasonic made in Japan (good quality)
Opened the package, plugged the headphones into a Mac Airbook. Output seemed very quiet. After listening to a few things I realized they were blown out (very quiet, bass was distorted at any volume). I am not sure if they arrived that way or the Airbook output was too much for them.
Wow! I love it. Sent back my Logitech MM-32 to WalMart, did some extensive research, and for the buck, I truly feel I came out way ahead.I tried to stay in the $50-$60 dollar range, but would waste $$ on batteries in no time. So I feel spending $100 here would give great sound enjoyment and be a better investment. A win win position. I HATE buying batteries.Pros...FM Radio, rechargable 7hr battery built in, great sound, very stylish and as portable as you desire. The remote is good with 4 FM presets, and works my iPod 60 GB Photo skipping fwd and back unlike some other reviews, it navigates my iPod just fine within a playlist.Cons...Tuner doesn't pick up some stations my alarm clock does, stations I want, and I live on a hill. Also I'd like to see Altec Lansing use a longer lifed battery. Let's see a travel case too!The remote needs velcro to keep it close. It slips easily, uses a button battery, but works fine. Don't forget to remove clear protective cover from transmitter eye. It will diminish usuable distance.I like it and am quite the picky one.
This is a terrific product. Easy to use, holds photos as well as music. I use it everyday!
it is working fine on my lens. It fits well on my Tamrom 18-200mmm. It sure is pricey but you get what you paid for.
All other huge Home Theaters should die before this small cute single piece Home Theater system. I'm wondering how the manufacturer was able to produce such a heart pounding virtual surround sound from this tiny piece weighing less than 3 lbs. The sound was crystal clear and earth shaking. The system is ready to experience the virtual surround sound within minutes with just two connections. One is the power connection and the other one is the cable running to the MainStage HD from your DVD Player or VHS Player or Cable Box or TV or whatever source u have.This is the best way to get a room filled with virtual surround sound without filling the room with wires, speakers, woofer, receiver ..... The price is nothing when listening to the clarity and quality of the sound. I would say this home theater is low priced. Turn off the DTS mode and turn on only the 5.1 Dolby Surround mode in your source to experience crystal clear virtual surround sound. Increase the Bass Level from your remote while listening to music and enjoy earth shaking sound. I couldn't try the full sound yet, since my neighbour started complaining when I played the music with just half of the provided volume level. While watching movies turn on the dialog mode from the remote, which will present the dialog more clearer than the background music. Another main advantage of this system is u can carry this little piece whereever u travel since the weight is very light and it also supports dual voltage (95 V - 265 V).I love my Mainstage HD a lot. Hats off to Sound Matters Inc for this innovative revolutionary creation !!!! Great Job Dr.Guenther and Team !!!!
I've never had any problems with these ink tanks. I have a Canon MP830, and find these ink tanks give me perfect results, whether I'm printing something as menial of a task as a recipe, or something as important as a family photo. I've never been let down.I find these tanks do not last longer or for shorter amounts of time than other brands of ink tanks. The results are pretty average for tank duration.So, even though they last about the same as the other brands, it is the quality that has won me over.
I bought a couple of these filters to use 2 years back when I bought my first DSLR and two lenses (35/1.8 DX and 55-200VR) because these were cheap. No way was I going to spend $20, $30, $40, etc. on any UV filter. Fast forward a little over a year and I started reading more about photography and found out just how lousy these filters are.I took the filters off the lenses to compare my results and was horrified at the difference. With the filters on, I get very bad ghosting and reflections. Take them off and all of those problems go away.I did my research and ended up going for much nicerNikon 52mm Screw-on NC Filterfilters for my DX lenses andHoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 52 mmfilters for any lenses that I use on film cameras. I bought the Nikon's from Adorama through Amazon and the Hoya filters elsewhere for the same price. Using these filters, I don't have any problems with ghosting or loss of contrast.If you do need filters to protect your lenses, spend $15-20 more and get a nice filter that doesn't hinder your lens.
This is our second Samsung DLP TV and we're just thrilled with the picture....all over again. Thanks to Amazon for offering an affordable price point and the excellent service on delivery!
i love this keyboard. You can see the keyboard at night and i love the colors! It's very comfortable to type on!
I have a Yongnuo YN-468 flash for my Canon T1i (I'll hide over here in the corner for reviewing a Nikon item). I had read some reviews around the net and they said the Yongnuo has the same dimensions as the Nikon SB-600 flash. Well I can confirm this to be true. The diffuser fits perfectly and mounts very securely, no worries about it falling off.
well I first got it had no clue how to use it but now after 2yrs... I love it and it has been sucha good camera for me and It is very easy to use. I love it so much it will complement my new addition nicely. SO if your looking for a good starter camera from nikon its good.. If you don't belive me on the pictures this camera can take...Please feel free to take a gander at the photos it has takenhttp://www.pbase.com/lil_irish_angel01
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 love this carrying case! It has enough compartments that I can store my camera, USB cable, extra cartidge and print pack and the printer. It is very durable and easy to clean! I highly recommend this case if you have an Epson Picturemate Deluxe.
Works great, no need to get a new phone for a dead battery. I'd get other replacement batteries from this store. The battery shipped fairly quick too.
Bought the Buffalo router, and am very happy with it. The router is on the 2nd floor of the house, and would have problems getting steady signal strength in the basement. Swapped out the stock antenna for this, and now having no problems at all...steady bars throughout the house!!!
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Excellent lens, images have a superb quality typically associated with Canon "L" series. Someone really needs to pay attention to how it is being used, perspective on a subject, photo composition and the resulting images will not disappoint! Use it without considering those factors - and you might be disappointed. Also, this is a lens that I would recommend for a full frame sensor camera - I have great results using it with my EOS 5D Mark II and had just an OK result using it on my crop sensor Canon 60D due to the 1.6 factor that really killed the "wide lens" idea
This makes the best coffee I have ever tasted. I had one previously that lasted years but needed a replacement. Others that I found went for $80.00 and up so this was by far the best deal. I love it.
I have been unsuccesfull in getting this item to work. My computer states that it can accept up to 1 gig of memory but when I install this, my computer will not work properly. I even updated the bios because I read that sometimes newer memory isn't manufactured the same way as the stuff that came with it even though it's technically the same type of memory(SODIMM). Not sure what to do now because it's been so long since I first bought the memory that I don't think I can return it. If I could just test the memory in another computer to verify that the memory is actually the problem...that would be great but I haven't been able to get my hands on the same type of computer that uses this style of memorey.
This mp3 player is Samsung's answer to the ipod, however, it falls a bit short of the mark. The price is great but there are a few drawbacks. The battery doesn't seem to last nearly as long as the ipod's, the cable doesn't like to stay plugged in, and the software isn't as intuitive or user friendly as itunes.This product earns 4 stars, though, mainly for the bargain price and the fact that it is actually a good mp3 player. Just not as good as the ipod.
Works well, no problems at all and is one of the cheaper 5-4 pin Adapters. Great for connecting an older video camera to a Firewire 400 cable.
I was shocked at how quickly I received the DVD from Amazon. I can't believe that there is such a big difference in DVD+R DL and yes there is, most of the double layer dvds I've tried from different companies just either don't copy right or they don't play right, the Sony dl is one of the best along with hp but the Sony has a big jump on them with reliability and being durable, so if you don't want to throw away about half of your recordings because of skips and just not playing or errors in recording I recommend Sony DLs.Also make sure your DVD player plays Double Layer DVDs and that your recorder also recordes DL DVDs. Have a great recording experence.
I love my Casio. This is the second digital camera that I have owned, my first being a Sony Mavica. The size on this camera makes it so convenient to bring anywhere. It is very easy to use, especially with the accompanying camera dock to upload your pictures to the computer. Battery lasts forever. I can't find a bad thing to say about the Casio Exilim.
I have a Dish DVR VIP722 and wanted to use their Dish on Demand. My computer is at the other end of the house. I plugged the NETGEAR XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge into the electrical outlet in the room with the computer. My DVR has it's own type of powerline built in, so you only need to buy one NETGEAR XE102. It immediately picked up my internet, and I was able to use the Dish on Demand. Very simple!! Great product!!
I must say I am disappointed with the mount for the GPS. I had difficulty keeping it on my windshield. It fell off 3 times during a 1.5 hour trip. If I missed a turn it would tell me to turn around. My daughter has a Garmin and the mount is much nicer. The Garmin also recalculates the route if you miss a turn. The Garmin seems more user friendly than the Tom Tom. If I were to recommend one to a fried I would definitely recommend a Garmin.
This worked right out of the box with Win 7. Plugged in card, ran cd, BAM - online.
The MP3 Player was an 23rd anniversary gift for my husband. He loves that thing! However, the heat specifications make it difficult to listen to music and work out. Player will shut down the MP3 and radio! He found out the hard way!
product came quickly and it is in perfectly new condition as described. Excellent all the way.
This printer is an absolute piece of high-tech junk. Don't even think of trying to print over the network from anything other WindowsXP SP2 workstations. The product ships with plenty of worthless documentation, which is only a step below its completely incompetent technical support. Yes, the tech support reps mostly speak english, but they've all got one oar out of the water, and don't know jack about their own products.Once you get it printing off of the XP workstation, the color print copy suffers from poor resolution and faded lines. This printer suffers from incredibly bad design and absolute engineering incompetence. Stear clear of Ricoh.
The good - it really does work. Simple installation and setup - and now I have my Cable and DVR remote working even though my receiver is behind a closed door in a cupboard down the hall.The bad - positioning the IR sender can be a little hit and miss at first and the instructions don't really provide much assistance in that regard.
I bought this cable to plug into my 22" computer moniter so that i could use it as a TV. Unfortunately, it does not convert component video to VGA. However, it does work the other way for those few HDTV's that do not accept VGA inputs
This card is for special devices that take a super high capacity SD card. I don't think the description had sufficient disclaimer because most SD cards are universally compatible with one another.Now I'm out $14, have a card I can't use, and of course I can't return it because my kid tore the package open before we realized the mistake. Amazon can do a better job to prevent this type of mistake.
This particular item, being FEMALE 3.5mm to FEMALE stereo rca, is reasonably hard to find; it's also ideal for connecting hardware with rca audio out directly to the 3.5mm plug on multimedia speakers. While using this item for that purpose myself, I have not noticed any sound issues such as cracking or distortion.So if your 360/PS3 is connected to a monitor without audio, or if the built-in speakers on your flat panel TV suck, then this adapter is a great way to get audio from stereo speakers. Keep in mind that the speakers being used will need to have their own power source.
i was looking for a photo printer that takes the memory stick directly with a price less than $100. Using Amazon's reviews i located a similar Canon printer (there were no reviews of this model yet) and, based on price, selected the i475D. WOW! The prints are great, which is the first consideration for me. Crisp, clean, true in color, in short, everything i hoped for when i decided to start doing my own prints. Yesterday i printed six 8x10s and two dozen 4x6s and the ink gauge shows that i still have half a tank. All these photos are from my digital camera, yet there is no way that i can tell that they didn't come from my beloved Canon SLR, and i am VERY picky. i also printed an 8x10 b&amp;w from a scan, and this printer corrected flaws that my other printer simply couldn't.The software and documentation are first-rate. There are two manuals, one a quick-and-dirty and the other more detailed, and they complement each other. The printer software is intuitive and easy, and it dovetails seamlessly with my favorite viewer, IrfanView. And there is plenty of capacity for playing with the settings to get specific effects if that's something a person is interested in doing.The convenience of printing precisely which shots and the number i need is well worth the rather minimal cost of getting set up with a photo printer, especially considering the time that i don't spend fooling around with making reprints at the photo store. i recently took candids at a wedding and used this printer to make sets of prints especially for each set of friends without all the bother of getting the film developed, selecting the prints and quantities, then trekking to the shop for reprints.i'm moved to write this review because of all the times i've been burned with electronic equipment and because of all the assistance i've gotten from Amazon product reviews. This is one product that has everything i expected and a good deal more. i'm going to be happy with this printer for a very long time.
All of Philips DVD recorders tend to work OK for a few months before numerous problems arise. The DVD recorder is then virtually useless. Therefore, if you purchased this Philips DVD recorder, please wait 6 months before posting a review.
Bought it with my new Canon A80. My first experience with Digital cameras and Flash Cards. Just plugged it in, like the Quick start manual says, and it works like a champ. Have only used it for 2 days, so I cannot say anything about the reliability. It seems to work well, and downloading the pics to my Win XP PC has not been a problem.
Great price on OEM toner for HP Laserjets. Toners received in new condition in very timely manner. Will order more.
I bought this filter for a canon 17 55 wide angle lens. I suppose it serves its function and protects the lens, but the overriding problem is that it doesn't allow for the lens cap to seal. The lens cap can barely be secured to the filter and will fall off repeatedly.
this unit has wonderful sound quality for a very low price. its internal speaker puts out great volumes but the unit is also very easly connected to external speakers. i particularly love the compact size which makes storage in my dorm room very easy.
I have had this machine for 6 years and it is still cranking out and sending faxes well. You can find it now for about $129. Canon just released the Faxphone L190 which usually means remaining inventory of the L170 will be eliminated since the new model is only slightly higher in price than the list price on this model now.
Just read other people reviews and watch YouTube. I did and I'm very happy, although these are not BOSE they are a great budget headphones and get the job done which most "in-ear" headphones won't. Only gripe is the cable, the cable is long enough to pull the Persians out the well from which the Spartans threw them in.
The golf ball I requested was not sent but received an inferior golf ball. Very disappointed. Did not ask for a substitue ball.
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.
If you want a 50mm lens for a APC DSLR this is the lens for you. It's sharp and creates great DOF. Plus the build quaility is amazing.
i'm not a professional, i'm what i would call a beginner photography enthusiast. i read photography magazines, photography books, and online reviews of digicams regularly.i have had a chance to own both the Canon S2 and the Sony H1 for a month and i can definitely say that you can't go wrong either way, they are both amazing cameras. but i kept the sony and returned the canon...Here's why (nonprofessional personal preference only):1) looks and feels more expensive/professional (got more oohs and aahs). most people could guess the Sony cost around $500, but some people thought the S2 was "around $250".2) uses only 2 AA batteries instead of 4 AND comes with 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries (canon provides only alkalines-- uesless!)3) but the main reason was the big LCD screen which made framing pictures outdoors and in the sun much more enjoyable, not to mention showing off the pictures (2.5 inches instead of the 1.8 on the canon)4) got better results right out of the box5) i like the extra dial-knob (similar to the dial knobs on the sony clies) that controls the manual settings on the H1 which works much faster and more intuitive than the canon (manual settings are controlled by the four-way buttons on the back of the camera)...however, on the other hand, the main thing i miss from the canon is the memory format (secure digital is MUCH cheaper than sony memory sticks) and i miss the ability to zoom while shooting movies (which you can do on the canon)...
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 don't own this card, but i have seen it. Compared to my Stealth III S540 (nother great card) I'd have to say that it out accelerates my friends Voodoo3 3000 and out performs it. It is also more stable then the Voodoo3 is when 3D games like Quake II for an extended amount of time. I think the only 2 cards that out accelerate it are the V770 Ultra and the Viper II card.
These are really nice headphones especially for the price. The sound quality is strong and crisp, bass is a little lacking, but still there. Only complaints are that the ear cups could use to be a little bigger (or I just have big ears) and they are not great a passive noise canceling, which is fine if you are worried about people sneaking up on you.
I purchased this based on a recommendation. My purpose is for using it in my car, connecting a Palm Treo 650 to listen to music (and internet radio) while driving.I have plugged the Scosche into the RCA inputs on the back of my car stereo, and connect it to 12v power (cigarette lighter). When the car starts, the Scosche powers up. When I switch my car stereo to AUX, it's ready to go.On my Treo 650, I use Softick Audio Gateway software which adds the ability to have Stereo bluetooth (A2DP). I use Pocket Tunes for my music and Internet radio player.The combination of Scosche, Treo 650 (with 4GB or 8GB SD card), Softick, and Pocket Tunes....is perfect! Sound quality is very good. No more messy wires, no more cassette adapter, no staticy FM modulator. Who needs an iPod nano, when you can have a phone, audio/video and Internet radio player, and wireless Bluetooth all in one?
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.
Awesome lens, good for fast indoor action. I use it for gymnastics on a Canon 450d XSI. It is also good for head shots. I really like this lens.
These are outrageously expensive and never last for the number of pages touted by HP. Can't wait until someone comes out with a generic version.
What can you say about a cable? It is 10 ft long,has one male and one female end,data flows through it nicely
My cell phone charger came in about 3 days - fast! It works excellent and the price was right! What more could you ask for?
The box states "AC charger for USB devices". I knew this was made specifically for Ipod, but I was hoping that it would charge other USB devices too (USB devices that I know can be charged through USB, that is). No luck, though, it only worked on the ipod. Worse, however, whenever I plugged a different USB device into this charger, the device would say "charging", but not actually BE charging. I had my phone plugged in all night thinking it was charging, but instead it wore down the battery more than just leaving the phone in standby mode.So, if you're planning on getting this only for ipod, then yes, it works great. It is small, lightweight, and I love the way the plug folds in for easy travel. If you're hoping to be able to charge other usb devices, forget it... try something else.
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.
The control of steering wheel is a little great, I where not to be placed it
I have two of these for my Canon XSI DSLR. They hold a ton of pictures and they have no problem with copying the data over then reformatting them over again and again.
I bought the camera to replace a perfectly fine Canon SD550, because the TZ3 featured 10x zoom and image stabilization. After a recent vacation trip, it turns out that the feature that I like best is the wide angle end of the lens, which gives just enough additional field of view to make a noticeable difference in pictures of scenery, etc. (it is 28mm equivalent versus 35mm for the Canon and most point and shoot cameras). The surprise feature that I would rank #2 is the easy-to-set-up scene modes, which I found very useful in practice. The long zoom is startling for such a small camera too, although there are no miracles and indoor pictures in low light at high zoom can disappoint.All in all the camera is small and light enough to bring everywhere, has versatile, intuitive controls and it delivers great pictures with no annoying compromises.
I bought these mainly for mowing my lawn on a tractor. I wear them underneath ear muffs and they sound very good. The neck strap makes a beg difference when pulling the ear buds out of your ears, instead of just dangling off of the IPOD, they are secure on the neck strap. The build quality is a little suspect. After 3 wearings, one of the ear buds started coming apart. I used super glue to put together and has been fine since. Overall good for the low price.
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!
Works as expected in my brother QL-700, I've used it to label a bunch of things at this point. I'm not sure what else to say.
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.
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 unit is very user friendly and I practivally didn't have to read the user manual at all. The user interface is very intuitive and easy to use. Compared to my older GPS, this unit has a much faster startup time - approximately 40s as opposed to two minutes. I like the POI (point of interests) feature which includes just ablut anything I was searching for - restaurants, shopping malls, airport locations, and so much more. This unit's text-to-speech functionality is very helpful and I found it to produce some farily human-like sounds. It reads out the turn-by-turn instructions including street names. This certainly helps me to keep my eyes on the road. The display is quite easy to read even in broad daylight. Do check for the availability of software upgrades periodically though. The unit I bought had pretty outdated software installed which lacked several key bug fixes which appear in more recent versions. This unit communicates adequately well with my Windows Mobile powered phone through the built-in Bluetooth connection. My entire phonebook was automatically uploaded to this device the first time I paired them up.I do have a couple of complaints tough. First, in a couple of instances my unit announced incorrect street names in the turn instruction. It happened to me twice when I was exiting freeways, the announced exit street name did not match with the posted name. Second, I'd like the announcement of the next turn in a slightly earlier time to allow a little more time for lane changes.Overall this is a very usable GPS with a lot of useful built-in features.
performing well for first 3 weeks of use in data and photo transfers from multiple sources; great price performance.
This CompactFlash card had no trouble keeping up with my Olympus EVolt-510. With a capacity of approximately 3,000 pictures, it was nice not to have to worry about taking too many pictures before downloading.
Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio HeadphonesThese phones are being used in my church as sound room monitors off the main mixer board. We also occasionally plug them directly into a component, or computer feed. I have found that they are excellent tools for balancing sound. They faithfully reproduce the mix accurately, and they also help in the adjustment of EQ, vocal effects and monitor balance. In addition they are quite comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, when the Pastor gets carried away:)They are a very good product, and are well worth the price. I'm sure they would be excellent home listening phones as well.
This was good deal for me from Amazon. It works just fine in my CANNON SX10 IS. i ALSO USE IT IN MY LAPTOP. gREAT DEAL.
The cases are exactly as expected except for one problem, they all exhibit a distinct burnt vinyl odor coming from inside each case. The odor lessens if the case is left open for a time.
I have nothing positive to say about this printer. The print quality for both photos and text is extremely poor. After trying every print setting and massive amounts of paper (both plain and glossy photo), I was never able to get a decent photo-quality print. It went through ink very quickly, it was very noisy, and the paper feed worked about 50% of the time. The sad part is that I bought two of these printers at the same time, one for my daughter headed off to college and one for myself. We both experienced similar problems with our printers.
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.
I ordered this printer as it was the only one that would workwith my software package. It was to ship no later than May 20,2010.On that date I still did not have this printer. I contacted Amazonand they in turn contacted the company SoCalDeal. A man named Simonresponded back right away to say it had been delivered on May 5th. andsent the delivery conformation number. I looked at it and it was signedby a name that was not employeed at our business. So I contacted backto inform him of this so he contacted FedEx to find out it had beendelivered to the wrong address. It was the High School down the streetand Simon called them many times and they were very difficult about givingthis printer up even though it had my company name and address all over it.FedEx was not a lot of help with it either, but I talked with my FedEx driverand he stopped by the High School a few days later and found the printer andshowed them who it was addressed to and brought it to us. But Simon kept intouch through the whole ordeal. It is important to me that Amazon uses suchreliable suppliers as this was my first experience.
I've had the hts-3450 for almost 2 years and I'm still very happy with it. There are so many other systems with more power and inputs but I have to confess this system rocks. Nothing about this system is high tech but if you need something very basic with great sound quality, this is it. I have a 50" samsung plasma and a ps3 connected with analog inputs and it sounds great. yes i said analog. my neighbors have complained twice about the sound and it was only halfway up. in conclusion if you want something really basic with great sound quality, this is a solid choice.
ALthough I had no trouble whatsoever transferring music from the Windows Media Player, this device, in addition to being rather bulky, has TERRIBLE sound. Even by adjusting the bass to the maximum setting and lowering the treble, all my music sounded as though it were being played through a tin can. I returned it the next day. KEEP LOOKING!
This is a very rare Canon strap that's very wide and screams CANON EOS! A great conversation piece. Comfort is better then those flimsy straps provided by Canon but nowhere near as good as those flex straps sold by other aftermarket vendors. Would buy again just for it's looks and rarity. A must have for any hard core Canon fan!
This mouse pad starts out great, but after a little use the mouse starts sticking to the pad and when I hold it up to the light I can see shiny areas on the mouse pad, also it seems to have scratched my new mouse feet too. Yes, I bought new mouse feet because I thought maybe it was the old mouse feet on my mouse, but now I'm confident this mouse pad had something to do with it. After a day or so of use, every time I go to make little movements with the mouse it sticks at first and I have to push to compensate, and then once the mouse unsticks from the pad it shoots off and I have to bring the mouse back, which basically makes fine movements impossible and frustrating.If you want a smooth glide mouse pad I wouldn't recommend this one.
after some serious shopping and returning a pioneer micro,jvc came out on top.the sound is great,the highs,lows,and the sub is just right .Its nice to see jvc have a pause button on the remote,others don't.nifty color changing mood lights,you can turn them off if you like.A great system for a good size room that doesn't just make noise.There's nothing I didn't like about this system.
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.
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.
No problems out of the box. Will do what you purchased it to do. But we are talking about a [...] router and the technology has advanced since then. Nice, inexpensive alternative but if you are looking for better performance and more features, time to move on.Purchased this exact router on October 31, 2002 from Amazon. It is still in my order history and used the link from that order to write my review.
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!!!
I always use the original Cannon replacement inks. I have had no problems ever and I am completely satisfied with quality and value.
I like it. It does occupy more desk space than the Pen Partner that it replaced. It matches the wide screen monitor I'm using.
It just works! It does exactly what it's supposed to. No tweaking, no fiddling, no hassle. Very nicely designed, great reception, no setup hassles, just an all around A+.I wish more products worked as well, and as simply as Hot Link Pro. If you're debating about the value @ 80-100 bucks, I can tell you that in my mind, it is with out question worth every penny to have everything tucked away behind closed doors.A small, but useful detail- In addition to the six IR leads, there is a 7th lead that is connected to a tiny bright green led that you can stick somewhere handy. It gives you great feedback that the system is receiving IR.Love it, love it love it!By the way, this is the first really positive review I've written because I'm extremely picky about my products.Enjoy-
Great headphone, this is the second pair I bought. Fit my little 3 year olds head nicely and bought a pair for my 18 month old as well. I like that the volume can be adjusted on the headphones themselves to protect their little ears!
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 a Samsung 1080P DLP with Faroudja chip, so I could not buy the Oppo DV-981HD. Before I bought this DV-970HD, I tried the new Samsung DVD-1080P7. The Samsung DivX picture was not always good and it didn't play all of my DivX clips. I returned the Samsung back and got the Oppo. The Oppo costs more, but is better where is counts. It has better DivX playback, both in picture quality and compatibility. It has better sound. The DVD playback is marginally better than the Samsung. Looking back at my Oppo purchase, I don't feel that I settled for this DV-970HD model. Because if I were going to spend $220+ for a DVD player, it might as well be true HD. I'm really satisfied.
I love the Mavica. We've only filled two floppy disks with pictures ( about 78 pics) and every photo is fantastic! It's easy to use, plus floppy disks are WAY cheaper than the memory cards (they run about $50 and only store 6 pictures or so...but the floppys are dirt cheap and store anywhere from 20 hi-res photos to 40 low-res photos). Worth the money. Tons of great features!
Works great when outside of the city, but incurred a lot of static when driving in or near the city. All and all I'm happy with the product as it was purchased for long road trips.
I purchased this wireless pocket router to attach it to the Power Inverter (located in my gargage near the door opening) from my PV solar system so that the data (KWH) can be sent to the internet wirelessly for viewing and monitoring. This pocket router communicates with my regular internet wrireless router/modem in my house.I followed the set up instructions that came with the unit. The set up wizard was not clear as to how to enter the key code so the installer had to call in for help. On top of that its range is somewhat limitted (~40'). After some re-positioning, the unit worked fine. No problem since.
OK...some of these cassette adapters are terrible, some are good. I have had several different models and this one sounds the best. No cassette clicking sounds, only pure music. It may be hit or miss but this Belkin sounds great.
[[ASIN:B000I6F0T2 USB Powered and Most Efficient Aluminium Cooler Pad with 3 Built-in Fans for Laptop Computer]works great - just plug in to computer and heat is kept to a minimum
Have had it for about a month. Easy to use with the finger tap-activated menu, very portable and sleek-looking, and clear turn-by-turn direction with street names. Good sized screen. Haven't tried Bluetooth function yet so can't review. But so far, happy with the purchase. Arrived in perfect mint condition. Got it for a great deal from Beach Camera at $226.
I bought these earbuds and LOVE them! I can actually enjoy my commute -- and not have to subject myself to the stupidity and irritation other people's mundane conversations cause each and every day I ride the train for over an hour each way. If you're thinking of upgrading from those pieces of [...] Apple sends with an Ipod, DO IT! I wish I had these earbuds for the last year and a half -- they literally have changed the way I feel about the Ipod -- I want to fill it with music, now that I can actually listen to the music instead of the environment around me. Love them, love them, love them! They don't fall out of your ears (if you are doing Yoga or something) and loud noises are muffled (not 100 percent muted, but if you have the music playing, it's hard not to focus on the music in your head) -- I couldn't even hear the El train when it came through directly over my head while I was walking on the street over my music yesterday! I haven't tried any other ones -- I looked at CNet and read some reviews and decided these were the best deal for the $. Best $65 I ever spent on myself!
I bought this device and hooked up 2 PCs to one Logitech USB cordless mouse and one Logitech cordless keyboard. Didn't work at all. I called tech support and met 2 of the rudest support people ever. They were like the rude people in commercials that make fun of rude cust svc/tech support people. You wouldn't believe how rude the last guy was. If only I had room here to tell you. ALSO - Their product doesn't work with cordless mice and keyboards, esp if your device has extra buttons with special functionality. To use their terms: "We don't support cordless devices". STAY AWAY ! PS: If you manage to get the "real" supervisor, he is friendly and tries to help.
I bought this switch to replace a Linksys unit I'd been using that was having problems with the mouse connection between my desktop and my thinkpad. This (Hawking) unit solved that problem but created a new one--at the same resolution on my monitor the picture through the Hawking KVM was fuzzy. In the manual they say that this sometimes happens and you just need to lower the resolution. I tried that and it did work--but then I had a screen that looked like it was set up for someone going blind--everything was HUGE and I saw very little of a web page without scrolling. So, back it goes. I will live with the mouse problem.If you are thinking about buying your first KVM switch for a use like mine (home user with two PC's that I want to set up for keyboard/mouse/monitor sharing) you are on the right track, but I think you'll find that these 2 port units are a little under-engineered. It's still worth it, somehow. Just don't buy this Hawking unit unless your monitor's picture is less important to you than it is to me.
I agree completely with Mr. Spark and Mr. A.T. This is a great product, and the price-performance ratio is just excellent.I admire the construction of the disk itself too, as it looks to be made against a nuke attack, with its heavy-duty (literally HEAVY, I mean) case construction and all. Well worth the money - and it is not much for the storage amount it is providing.The only problem is, if you are an Windows XP user, the installation will NOT be straight-forward.I was lucky to have read the advice of Mr. A.T. in his review, as by following the factory documentation, to try and make use of Windows Networking to do it, it never happened (at least in my case).I struggled with the XP installation, despite I followed each and every step of the way. Eventually, after ready Mr. A.T.'s review, I made use of the IP Configurator software that comes with the Disk (or you can download it from the LaCie website), to first of all get hold of the IP address of the Disk Mini. With the IP address, I can make use of HTTP to get in using the Admin account. Also with the IP address, I was able to make use of Windows Explorer to Map the disk as one of my Network Drives.When mapping the Network Drive via Windows Explorer, do not browse, as you will not be able to find the Disk (called by default as EDmini, as you can see also from the Admin of the Disk when logging in via HTTP), but instead, type underneath the Drive Name something like \\xxx.xxx.xx.xx\share, whereby the xxx.xxx.xx.xx is the IP address of your Ehternet Disk Mini (found via the IP Configurator), click OK, and wallah, you have defined your LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini as your Network Drive. Just a breeze.And once it is defined, it works like a breeze.All my PC's can see and share the contents of this Disk, and moreover, with the help of a little mirror software, I can peridically back up all files of my different PC's onto the Disk. It works great!Thank you Mr. A.T.!!
Price on this is very good. I have seen it go for more than double.Yea, it isn't a $300 tripod but so what.I did get a scare when mine arrived and I could not separate the 'split' center column. It finally came apart but I had to use a couple pairs of vise-grips and of course that trashed the column. It looked like the inner threaded insert had gotten more thread cement than intended at the factory.I emailed sunpak and did not get a reply, so I called them and left a voice mail for 'Gloria'. She called me back a few hours later and after I told her what was going on she took my name and address and said she would send me a new center column. About 4 days later it arrived in the mail and it works perfect. Very happy with customer service.
After two weeks of using it one of the screws broke. I need to send the entire tripod back to Bogen on my cost.Updating this post.Today, January 8th, two months after sending the tripod to Bogen for repair, I still do not have it back.Updating on January 6, 2011.I still do have this tripod and I'm relatively happy with it now. After the initial repair I did not have any other problems with it. Good tripod for the price, especially useful for macro photography.
I purchased this item to replace the linksys 4 port router I already had been using (also a good deal) and now have this set up in my house. I am using two iBooks and an IBM laptop. The Macs took about 10 minutes to set up, the PC quite a bit longer. The wireless router was easy to set up and the tech people at Linksys are 2nd to none. When I had a problem setting up the IBM laptop I called IBM's tech service and received no help at all. I called Linksys's 800 # and they helped me configure the laptop. I am really impressed with the service and the device - good signal strength, easy set up and smart tech service people - nothing more to ask for
I absolutely love this garmin!! I recently got stationed in Japan and of course dont know my way around (especially since Japan does not use street signs), and I love to take road trips. Well this garmin solved all my problems. I downloaded a map of Japan (not from garmin) and it was smooth sailing from there. It has so many cool features/nice touches that come in handy. For instance, there is a $5000.00 fine for driving/talking on your cell phone here. With this bluetooth feature, when your phone rings, the garmin picks it up and you answer/dial/talk through it. So much better than searching for your phone while driving : ) Also, you can easily pay up to $300-$500 dollars in toll road costs, but the garmin can bypass/avoid those routes. So it literally more than pays for itself. I cant say enough good things about it so I will let the other reviwers say them. My co-worker wants one now.
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.
The mirrors were scratched, also one mirror was bright green and the other was red. I wasnt picky about the colors but at least wanted both to be the same color. Definitely not happy with this product.
I find that this product was much cheaper and quite able to serve my needs without the expense of upgrading to a newer printer. The cost and quality puts a smile on my face with every use.
Highest quality video cable - I used it for connecting a rear view camera to an lcd monitor in my pickup. Truck.
Does the job it was intended for. My wife and I use it for our small digital camera, our palm-sized digital video camera and our slightly larger mini DV video camera. It's sturdy and seems to hold the wieght well. So far its functioned exactly as intended without problems or complaints (about 2 months).
The Garmin motorcycle mounting bracket for Zumo is just what I needed for mounting on my motorcycle. Combined with the power cable for Zumo 550 as well as other mounting parts, this system provides direct power and up-front viewing of the Zumo.
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.
I bought the Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router online from amazon.com. ... It comes with an instruction leaflet (folds out like a map) and a startup CD. To illustrate how easy it is to install, I never used the CD at ALL. It took me about 15 minutes to install (using the leaflet as a guide) on my primary computer, which already has a NIC Card for my cable modem. Easy Web Interface to configure, saved setting, and done. It took me another 15 minutes to setup my second computer (laptop) with a wireless card. All I had to do is enter my network name from the Primary computer setup and BAM...I was cruising all over the house, back porch, yard. Signal strength stayed at "excellent" where ever I went. This is a winner...now I don't have to wrestle with the kids to get online! 2000 square foot Raised Ranch, Primary Computer with Router sits on bottom level of the house, Router sits at desktop level..works like a charm.
This tripod is one of the best accessories I have purchased for my camera. I've used it on the beach, indoors, baseball fields, and for takeing pictures of waterfalls. It seems to be infinitely adjustable for any need I have had. I really love the idea of mounting the arm horizontally for macro work. Great tripod for the money and not too heavy to carry around on a long hike.
Purchased camera for my son who is enrolled in a beginning photography class.The camera provided all the basic to advanced requirements.The operation and function are easy to understand. Zoom ability is fantastic.
I LOVE this printer. I mean that I really LOVE this printer. I wish it had a scanner, but its replacement version (which does) requires ink tanks with chips that expire - even before the ink is gone. This printer lets me buy non-OEM ink at greatly discounted prices on e-bay.I bought my first back when it cost $50.00. Now they seem to be running at about $300.00. My second was a used one, but when I received it, the print head was not working. (The seller quickly resolved). I don't think that I would buy a used one again. If I needed more printing done, I'd spend the $300 to get rid of those chipped ink tanks, which is how a company can sell good printers for so little money.What impresses me is the double paper feed. This lets me keep one type of paper in the cassette and scratch paper or photo paper in the back feed, so that I don't have to go through great effort every time a different regularly used paper is called for.
I tried this card with my Canon S5. Only after several minutes it started to show writing errors. I also bought Kingston 8GB SDHC and it is working like a charm after several days on Tahoe in very cold weather.
I bought this accidently while on vacation, thinking it was another ultra card. For me, there was a big difference between this and an ultra. My camera is a Canon S2IS. There is a very noticeable difference using this card, and I can get a lot more pictures off in less amount of time than with an ultra card. Is it worth the price difference? For me, it is. I hate to miss a nice picture of my kids doing something because the camera is not "ready," so, for the extra bit of money, I am very happy. Also, I would like to note that downloading the pictures and vvideo to my laptop, was also much faster, another pleasant surprise after taking several hundred pictures. The card reader in my laptop (which is almost 3 years old) reads the card with no problem. Lastly,the idea of safely getting back deleted pictures is nothing new, and software can easily be found (for free), with little effort, to get back whatever you accidently deleted (just don't write over the card, as you may not be able to get it back then). I know some people said they did not notice a big difference with their setup, but the few reviews I read did not say what their setup was, and I have to wonder how full the card was. I think that as the card gets more full, you will see a bigger difference. I will only buy these cards (unless faster ones come out that will work on my camera) from now on......oh yes, and a quick search will find the 2gig card for around $35 with free shipping elsewhere.update: I just bought two more from Amazon. The price is awesome, and they are great!
Don't know how well they are for overclocking, but hey, they work and they're cheap. Actually, past tense, since ram prices have quadrupled since I've bought them.
For all the Mac people out there...I have a Powerbook G4 17&quot; which has Bluetooth built into it. There was no installation required. Simply plop in a few batteries and have your Powerbook search for new devices. Done!Regarding battery consumption, I've been using this setup for 3 months and have used two sets of batteries for both components.The keyboard and mouse do powersave if your computer goes to sleep or after a few minutes of activity. A simple nudge will wake them up and it will stream all your keystrokes in once it comes to life.If you have a Powerbook and a good supply a batteries, this setup will give you great mobility or suffice as a would-be docking station.
This scanner has a high picture quality for a very low price. It scans photos with very high resolution and comes with some pretty good software that is easy to use. However, the scanner makes horrible high pitched noises while scanning that take some getting used to.Overall, the Canon LIDE 30 scanner is a good buy and I would recommend it to anyone who likes scanning things.
The Numark PT01 portable turntable works really good. Has it own internal speakers and will operate on AC or battery power. It even sounds pretty good with its little tiny speaker. It does exactly as described in the description and that is always a good result.
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.
So, I recently purchased a Canon Powershot s230 earlier this month (Feb/2003) after weeks of angsty buyer's indecision. I was torn between the s330 powershot (which has a 3x Optical Zoom but only 2 megapixels) and the s230 (which has a 2x Optical Zoom and 3.2 megapixels). This camera will go with me on an upcoming overseas trip, and I was torn by a single question: will megapixels or optical zoom give me a better photo? (as you can see, I am not an aficiando in digicams -- this purchase is actually my very first digital camera). For me, ultra-portability is a necessity as I need to pack as lightly as possible. I had decided against Canon's impressive, feature-laden s30 (which is only slightly larger than the s330) because the lens covers on the store models that I had seen had almost been ripped off, and I was concerned that it wouldn't stand up to moderate travel bag abuse (with or without a case).I read every review of the two cameras that I could find, read a zillion newsgroup postings, and asked three people who work with cameras professionally what their opinions were. I had thought that I had made up my mind to go for the s330 and save myself $100 (the reviews of both cameras are excellent, and I had decided to use the saved $$ to buy accessories). But the 3 professional opinions that I'd sought out all agreed with buying the s230. Their reasoning? If you buy the camera with more megapixels, then when you use the _digital_ zoom to go to 3x, the extra megapixels will help give you the same image that would be gotten from a 2MP + 3x optical zoom combo. This makes sense if you think about _digital_ zooming as taking a cropped portion of a picture, and simply blowing it up. More megapixels means more granularity and picture detail -- so taking a piece of an image and making it larger won't affect detail and clarity as much as if you started out with fewer pixels in the first place. Either way, when I got my hands on a working s230 store model and tested what 2x (optical) and "3x" (digital) zoom looked like on that camera, I realized that the difference in what you can see via those telephoto settings isn't that important. In other words, both 2x and 3x aren't going to let you take a picture of someone from across a field -- they're snapshot quality zooms.So that got me thinking. I realized, too, that 3.2MP means excellent 8x10 photos. I don't usually print that large, but hey! this is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime sort of trip, and I wanted the option to make a large print if necessary. Also, my normal 5x7's would come out supersharp. And 3MP also means that you can crop and edit pics without nearly as much loss in picture quality.So I bought the s230. My impressions?The camera takes amazing daytime pics. I was afraid handshake would be a problem, but I've had no trouble with that at all, except under low light conditions when I try to snap photos without using a flash (and then, it's not really "shake" that's the problem -- just lighting). Oddly enough, despite expectations, I have NOT had red-eye problems...yet. I've used the preset white balance settings, and my indoor pics have turned out with totally natural colors. The LCD is awesome. Panoramic pics are AMAZING (it is such a cool, cool feature). With the included 16MB CF card, I've taken 45" of video in 320x640 (I didn't expect to care about this feature, but I've had a BLAST taking quick videos). As for zoom, I've noticed that, if I take large, superfine shots and then crop what I want to focus on, the resulting image looks the same as if I'd zoomed A LOT. So, zoom has ended up being a moot purchasing factor for me.All in all, this camera (and it's picture quality) have met and exceeded my expectations. I was nervous to plunk down $... for something so small and after reading so many mixed reviews, but I have not had one iota of buyer's regret. My advice?Just buy it! :-)
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!!!
Well, to start off with, the remote pictured is not included with this kit. Additionally, this would be a great kit if you were connecting via tape adapter or radio transmitter, but for us that like to hard wire the unit directly to the head unit it really provides a lot of extra parts you will never use.Only items used from kit:Mounting bracketantenna12v power adapter
The HDMI cord arrived at my house very quickly! Took it out of the pacakge and hooked it right up. Works great!!
This is a great little printer, compact and self-contained and produces fine prints. But if you're like me, who only prints occasionally and stores this printer for months, you may find that when you take it out of storage and print again, there are lines running through your prints. To avoid that, I run a head alignment first. This runs right through the middle of the sheet. I reinsert that same sheet and run the Auto cleaning which prints a nozzle check pattern on the corner of the sheet. If I need to repeat the nozzle check I simply turn the sheet on its end and reinsert it again, it will print on the opposite corner. That way only 1 sheet of paper is wasted and your prints will come out great. Of course if you print very often you don't need to do this. This printer actually gives me less grief than my big inkjet, which I use more often (for regular printing, not photos), but always seems to have its nozzles clogged.Another feature I like about this printer is its flexibility in accepting media. I prefer to edit my pics in my PC, then transfer them to a flash drive, thus freeing my memory card to go back to my camera. I just plug the flash drive in my Picture Mate and they load faster than from a memory card.It comes with an excellent owner's manual, a rarity in this age of manufacturers that make you download manuals. I cannot comment on the software, since I've never used it, I prefer to use the printer as standalone.I strongly reccomend this little printer, it pays for itself in the long run.
This is an awsome H.D. player,In my opinion its has far better picture quality than the Blue Ray type players.I like being able to update my player when new updates are available.I have a Sharp 1080p lcd t.v. and with this player even my old d.v.d.s look great!
I use these at work for many hours at time for music and podcasts.Pros:-Good believable soundstage. The music sounds more like it is surrounding you rather than coming from between your ears.-Overall very pleasant, non-fatiguing sound.-Very neutral sounding headphones from the midrange up.-Lightweight and very comfortable for long usage. Very little pressure against the head, and easy on the ears.-Efficient. Very easy to drive with a portable player. No need for headphone amp.-Super long cordCons:-Weak bass. Not good for R&B;/Rap music unless you don't mind EQing or bass boosting to get the desired sound.-Very plasticky construction, though it is to be expected at this price point-Non-foldable-Due to the lightweight and all-plastic construction, you can easily hear vibrations if anything is rubbing against the headphones or cord.-Cord coming from both sides of the headphones instead of only on the one side.-The light pressure of the headphones and cheap foam padding doesn't allow for good sound isolation. At moderate music volume, you can still make out what the person next to you is saying.-Super long cord may not be ideal for portable usage.Overall, a great set of cans and in terms of sound quality, I would put it up against anything $50 and under. The majority of the "Cons" above are expected for cans that cost this much. My only real disappoint is the lack of the bass, which is the main reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
I bought these in 2007 and wore them for 2 1/2 years straight. Then the rubber sheath on the wires began to crack and finally i lost the sound out of one of the ear buds. I took these everywhere and used them ALL the time. That could be why the sheath began to crack, they were in lots of hot places, in and out of my gym bag etc. The sound is amazing and they do a great job at blocking out other sounds. Put them in and the world around you dissapears.
Although I have been a home theatre enthusiast for close to twenty years, I had never heard of the Next Generation Remote Control Extender; it was inexpensive enough that I figured it would be worth a try, but did not have very high expectations; all the competing solutions are much more expensive and require some sort of external stick-on transmitter for the remote, so how good could this possibly be?I just installed it in a new inexpensive remote I purchased (Sony RM-VL600) and it works spectacularly well. I was suspicious of the range, but was surprised to discover that it works throughout my entire house.The principle is simple: you replace one of the batteries in your remote with a clever little gadget that picks up the RF signal as you press the keys and transmits it to the base station, which converts it into infrared signals that are blasted to the component you want to control.The transmitter is shaped like a AAA battery; a part of it is hollow so you can stick a 2/3 AAA-sized battery into it, which lets it serve the dual function of transmitter and battery. The package comes with two of these rechargeable batteries and one AA sleeve for remotes that use AA batteries.The receiver base is shaped like a flying saucer and about the size of a coaster. It is powered by a small wall DC power adapter. The bottom hides a door under which you will find a battery trickle charger with two slots, one AAA and one 2/3AAA. This lets you keep the spare 2/3AAA battery always charged and ready to go. There is also a sensitivity switch for "special cases".The dome contains a blaster that you point at the device to control; in the back a jack lets you connect a remote blaster (supplied) if you need to control a second component out of reach of the base.After having serious problems with other RF remote extenders costing several times the price of this one, I'm thrilled to have found an inexpensive product that works so well. Highly recommended.
The batteries are great, and the cost seems impossible. Shipping is more than the cost of the batteries, except I got free shipping!I received them within 3 days of my order. I bought two -- one for each of my car remotes -- and spent under $3. I am so glad I checked amazon.
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....
This is really a pretty good sub. It has a few issues, but for the money you won't do much better. It hums. Quite a bit. It's not very crisp. But it has a dedicated low frequency in, a variable crossover, adjustable gain, various input options, and it looks pretty good and doesn't take too much space. I use the low frequency input and control the crossover from my pre-amp, leaving the knob on the sub all the way up. I cross it over at 60hz, as my mains are pretty deep, but it sounds pretty good crossed at up to 100hz.This thing is really better for HT. It's not very subtle. But then a lot of people don't want subtle when they buy a sub.... if you want to shake the house this is about the best bang for your buck that I have ever seen.I'd recommend it for movies, gaming, and heavier music in places where there is nobody downstairs.
Well, after reading the reviews - both good and bad - I took the chance and purchased a 512 MB Cruzer Titanium in late Nov. 2004. It worked fine through the first week of Feb. 2005. It was really fast and I liked the "slide away connector". I used it at both work and home. Then, it started "disconnecting" when I tried to read or write files to/from it. After a couple days of erratic use it quit responding at all. The problems occurred regardless of which PC I connected it to. Now, I have a device with more than 250 MB of data on it (both home and work information) and I have no way of getting this data off of it. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER! - too many reviewers saying similar NEGATIVE things. Be forwarned - don't use this as your only place to store files. BE EVEN SMARTER: DON'T BUY A TITANIUM CRUZER AT ALL! I'll see how helpful Sandisk's tech support people are. UPDATE 2/26/05: Several exchanges with Sandisk support tech resulted in the issuing of a return authorization number. They will pay for the return (FedEx). Sandisk has ignored my question of what they will do with the data on the drive. UPDATE 5/5/05: Around the first week of March 2005 I received a replacement Cruzer from SanDisk. It seemed to work fine, and I thought that the failure of the first one must have been just bad luck. But, 6 weeks later the 2nd Cruzer also failed. I had been very gentle with this one - no dropping, careful inserting/removing from USB port, etc. One day in mid-April it just stopped working. Nothing. I tried it on 3 different PCs with no luck. So, here I go again, several weeks of working my way through the SanDisk replacement procedure. I've asked for my money back, but so far they've responded with a standard "We regret any inconvenience you may have felt, however, SanDisk's warranty policy is Return and Replace.". My advice: stay far away from the Titanium Cruzers. UPDATE 5/15/05: Still no reply from SanDisk about what I should do with the replacement Cruzer that has failed. I really regret ignoring the advice of others warning that the Cruzers just fail. I'll keep on trying to get them to replace this second failed Cruzer. UPDATE 5/20/05: SanDisk emailed me saying I had been upgraded to a priority return - they'd send me a new Cruzer if I gave them a credit card number AND returned my failed unit within 7 days after receiving the replacement unit. If I didn't return the failed unit within 7 days my credit card would be charged the price of the replacment unit! I told them "no thanks" and asked for the standard "send in the failed unit, wait for a replacement". (This company has a strange idea of customer service.) UPDATE 6/18/05: Received 3rd Cruzer (2nd replacement). It works fine. I hope this one continues to work. UPDATE 10/29/05: I've been using the 3rd Cruzer for more than 4 months now. So far, it's doing fine. I guess I was finally sent a defect-free unit. I'll print updates at 6 and 12 months. UPDATE 7/18/06: Unit still works fine.
I bought and used this product for a couple of months with success. It suddenly stopped working. I recently bought a X10 POWERMID Remote Control Extender Kit PM5900. Not from Amazon. I got it from the Crutchfield catalog for $50. It seems sturdy and with a 1 year warranty.
We use this SD card in a Fisher Price camera our daughter was given for her birthday. The camera is fun for her but it only held 56 photos before you would have to delete some to take more pictures. A 3 year old can take 56 pictures in under five minutes. This was becoming frustrating for her and us. So for very little money we picked up a card that can last her all day. No problems with the card. No noticable delay in writing. We bought this item on price alone and have been happy with it.
I was looking for an alternative to the ear buds that came with my iPod, and these Sony headphones seemed to do the trick. They solve most of the issues I have with the iPod buds while running or working out in the gym. The around-the-ear design keeps the buds firmly in place, but not uncomfortably. Because of this and the fact that they are so light, they don't move around at all while I work out. The sound quality is surprisingly good, and is arguably better than the iPod ear buds (at least while working out) if only because they stay in place better. Bass response is good enough for such a small design. I also like how the cord is not as thick and heavy as the iPod buds, which means it doesn't bounce around as much and yank on the actual buds. The buds have extended "stems" that allow you to quickly adjust them or take them out with ease.
I'm no expert with lens filters. The quality seems to be there, threaded nicely, glass crystal clear, although I had to remove the smudges that were on it after opening.
The Sony SRF-59 Walkman was even better than expected, so I truly did purchase it 'twice'. The first one was accidentally thrown out, so immediately ordered another one from Amazon. Both times delivery was within 3-4 days (however, I suggest they check packaging because the box was damaged both times), but the product itself was very well protected. I walk/run most mornings so appreciate the portabiity. I clip it on my waistband but is small enough to fit in most pockets or a fanny pack. I was particularly pleased with the sound in such a small item and I am able to pick up more stations. The earphones are very comfortable. I highly recommend this product!
Following all the good reviews about these,I went and got a pair. It took me exactly 10 seconds to see what the problem is: these earphones are HUGE! How can anybody put that thing into his ear? And I an a pretty big guy. Of course, if they are not sitting properly in your ear the sound qulity is lousy. My only comfort is that I only lost 12$
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.
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.
The title pretty much says it all. Was a very promising product. Unfortunately, that's all it was... a promise.My unit makes a high pitch noise that will drive anyone insane.The wireless either won't grab an IP address or it will drop out shortly after.If this product isn't recalled, then there is something wrong with the world.
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.
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.
Receiving the memory and installing it made all the difference for my system. I look forward to more upgrades in the future. The transaction went smoothly and the shipping and receiving was excellent.
First I'm going to start off by saying this lenses very well built, the great thing about this lens is how solid it is. It's firmly and well-built and I feel that if I was to drop the lens it would hold up very well.The only downfall to this lens is the simple fact that it warps the image at wide-open. Anything wider than 24 mm has some sort of distortion you can get away shooting around 20 to 24 mm with very little distortion however once you go wider than 20 mm the distortion is crucial.Even while shooting on the Canon 5D Mark two, with the lens correction enabled there was still significant warp and stretching in the image at 16 mm. After some post corrections in Photoshop I was able to fix 50% of the warping and stretching. Whilst not completely corrected, you can still see that the lens had some sort of distortion.I know many people are going to be fascinated with the fact that this is an L-series lens and that it's a 2.8 f-stop range. However the only difference between this lens and the Canon 24 - 70 mm lens is that this is slightly wider but you will lose on the long end.I found myself shooting in the 20 to 24 mm range anyhow, so it would actually be more beneficial to just shoot on the Canon 24 - 70 mm lens which has very little bit any distortion whatsoever.The only real reason to purchase this lens is to get that wide-open shot, just understand that the distortion is so great at wide-open that the images are almost completely unusable.On an overall note, I would say pass up the thought of purchasing this lens it's way too expensive to have images so distorted and warped.This lens just does not justify its price tag due to extreme distortion at wide-open, which is the only real reason to buy. So it comes up short by lacking in its only real feature. Kind of a paradox if you ask me.CoreyFaymus Mediafaymusmedia.comfacebook.com/faymusmedia888-864-1370
For those wanting to print directly onto CD-R and DVD-R media at a reasonable cost, this printer is for you. The built-in keyboard provides the means of creating relatively plain to fairly elaborate printed material. As noted in a previous review, however, this printer is not the simpliest product to operate or master. It is far from being user-friendly or intuitive. The manual is not very strait-forward either, so be prepared to experiment and learn as you go. Nonetheless, the printer produces results that are superior to felt pens and more permanent than those sticky labels that are hard to center and lay flat.
If you are serious about photography or video and need to white balance, this is for your. If you are an average joe without a lot of money to spend, use a piece of white paper. You will have this forever and get a lot of use, excellent product.
I purchased this television to put in a cabinet in the kitchen of my home. I am very pleased with the color, sound and quality of the unit. I have it mounted on a roll out shelf and I purchased a mount so the television can be folded up for storage. The only small problem is that the controls are on the top of the set and I sometimes activate them when I am trying to put the television away.
Bought this for college classes and love the quality of the meter. Customer service was good.
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.
Great product, makes an immediate impact on outdoor shooting. I thought about getting the off-brand hood, but figured the Canon product was the best bet. No hesitations recommending this product through Amazon as it was about 8-12 dollars cheaper than most other sites. Shipping was fast, even with Standard Shipping selected.Thanks
It seems like such an effort to get this feather-light item shipped to me to finish the job of installing my SATA 1TB drive, since getting it at a local store would have been much quicker and involve less "energy", it would seem. However, I honestly don't know of any store (mom and pop OR big box like Best Buy) that would supply such a cable.I was a little leery from the description wondering whether it would be exactly what I needed. I needed a power adapter to transfer from an LP4 female connector to the back of a new SATA hard drive. This was exactly what I needed - I was happy when I opened the package and saw the male LP4 plug, just like the picture showed. Yes, it *is* 6'' long so be sure you don't need more length than that before you commit to buy.I would recommend it, but then again if it "fits" your need, then it would seem there's really nothing much that could go wrong.
It's difficult to translate into suitable words how I feel about this camcorder. To set the stage, I run a software development company and consider myself extremely comfortable with technology. So I'm no amature user of video and software.This camcorder produces fairly decent image quality in it's middle of the road resolution, but you can only fit about 30 minutes of record time on one of the min-DVD disks, if you want more time on one disk, you need to record at the lowest resolution, which is OK, but not ideal. That is somewhat disappointing, but not the biggest problem.The REAL problem with this camcorder is the crappy software it ships with and the proprietary format Hitachi records the movie images on the DVD. You see, the movies as they are recorded on the DVD are not in a standard movie format such as MPEG that can be read into any other standard video editing device. The ONLY way you can download and view, edit, and customize your video images is by using their software...So this software requires you to first connect and download all your video from the DVD camcorder to your harddrive and convert it into the MPEG format if you want to use another program like Roxio Media Creator. This connect, convert and download can take several hours and usually, for a full DVD, requires a battery change. (It requires a battery change because the DC/AV connectivity for the camera also sucks, you can not plug the camcorder into the wall, but rather you have to plug the camcorder into the battery charger which then plugs into the wall, a real pain since you have to have all the gear at hand just to download your movies to your computer.)After you download it of course, you now need to make sure you can create a DVD from your computer that can be read by a DVD player so you can playback your movies. Now, I know, the reason you buy a DVD camcorder is so that you can just pop out your DVDS and play them on the TV in your DVD player! The real world though is more like this, you record dozens of different times on a DVD, like with your new baby, we turn it on for 5 minutes to capture a moment, then turn it off....So ultiamtely, you want to be able to easily edit the entire video so you can create cut-aways, delete junk you recorded by accident etc, so you really want a camcorder to be easy to download and edit. This is not the model for you, and frankly, we're selling ours on EBay and buying a Sony.FYI, Hitachi technocal support sucks. and FYI, their proprietary software that came with the unit will NOT work at all if ROXIO media creator 5.0 or higher is installed on your computer, so if you, like us, have this program, you'll find yourself spending hours trying to figure out why you can't access your DVD camcorder to download images because their software simply won't work. Total joke.Take a pass on this one.
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
I love this lens. Moon never looked more bright! I recommend it. Great price to boot. You will be happy.
Great product and fast shipping. The best deal for the buck. We took it to our trip to Maui and it was great to have it there.
I adore my little Sansa e200 series MP3 player. Unlike a lot of MP3 players, it records sound - and records it beautifully! I use it to record my singing lessons and to listen to songs I'm working on (or music of any kind). I even record vocal warm-up exercises and store them on it, so I can warm-up away from home without my keyboard. The device also has radio reception - and it's tiny (3.25 inches high x 1 wide x 0.5 deep).
This is the best mp3 player I've ever owned, even though its my first one. I first decided it was time to get an mp3 player because my sony cd player was on its last legs. An I-Pod is way to expensive for me but this is just the right price. It shiped very fast too. i expected it to be at my house in a week or so because it was free shipping. its monday and is at my house, the thing is i ordered it on thursday. if you want a quality flash mp3 player buy this. you cant go wrong its made by a flash drive company. A+ Amazon.
I have ordered this product twice and both times have received a battery that is incompatible with my camera. It says it is BN-V306U but the battery that is in the box is not correct.
The skip track and volume down buttons on the remote did not work, even after I replaced the battery. The volume buttons on the base had 2 settings: blaringly loud and barely audible. Pony up a bit more money for a product that actually works.
I bought these ear phones a month or so ago. They work great. I am still getting used to having something "inside" the ear for an extended period of time
Unfortunately, I had the same experience as the other 1-star reviewer. I purchased this item so my newly mounted TV could reach the outlet. As soon as I plugged it in, it began to smoke and got very hot. Thankfully, I was able to unplug it before it caught fire or destroyed my TV. When I inspected the cable, I noticed that it is 250V - although this should not cause smoking since it is plugged into a 110V outlet. In short, beware purchasing this cable since at least 2 of us have had dangerous situations result.
We were very happy with this humidifier when we first got it. It seemed to work well, and wasn't excessively loud. Unfortunately, the second winter we tried to use it, the motor had developed an intolerable buzzing sound, even on the lowest setting. There was no way anyone, especially our child, could sleep through it. This humidifier is now in a landfill somewhere. We only used it a few times that first year, and cleaned and stored it properly. I don't think a quality product should only last a year or less.
This is one awesome camera for basic needs. The size of the camera is just slightly bigger than a credit card. 2X optical zoom works fantastic. Came with an NB-1LH battery (the longer lasting one than the NB-1L. You can aim at things before you take a picture and see what is being focused by the camera. Picture quality is pretty good during day light, or indoors. But not really great for outdoors at night/dusk. It works for me!
I owned cheaper filters before. I have to say, B+W receives good review for a good reason.The filter have a good finish and very clear. Without being technical, I think anyone can see the quality of the filter by just looking at it.A few dollars more than other brands, but I recommend it.
I first bought an Iclick swurv5 and had a tough time trying to make all of its features work as advertised. The Iomega Mixx is much easier to navigate, much easier to use and its appearance is pretty neat as well (it kind of looks like a little foot). So far the only draw back has been the terrible headphones provided and battery life just always seems to be a problem with digital players. I did get about 10 hours from the first battery I used which was dead on what the manufacturer said. All in all, I think this player has certainly perfromed to my expectations.
Great little iPod radio....well worth the money. My only complaints are: no AM reception, and when you turn on the radio with the remote the ipod doesnt turn on with it. VERY good sound quality and with 5 or so hours of battery life its great to use anywhere
This media player is amazing it has an impressive interface with many features. It supports nearly every format I have tried on it, the product itself paired with the cool accessories such as a DVR station and Camera makes it a great buy. The only two reasons I give it a 4 instead of a 5 is first the button layout is somewhat of a challenge to get used to. One button is up and down, another is left and right, and another is diagonally basically. Just a strange setup id you ask me. The other reason is The built in speaker is very sub par. This isn't too big of a deal because you should basically be using headphone on it as it is an mp3 player.
The speaker looks just like shown and is a great additive to my backyard!The sound is what I was hoping for.
This thing is simply amazing. I don't know if it has saved me any money yet. I used it on my entertainment center. Cable box, wi-fi router, and modem are on constant supply. The TV controls the switched plugs. I have a sound system, dvd player, dvd recorder, Wii, Sub-woofer, and a Wii remote charger station all on the switched plugs. I turn the TV ON and everything can then be turned on. When the TV is turned OFF, everything turns off.I didn't have to adjust my sensitivity any, but its not hard to do.
... I thought that it was God's gift to music lovers at first. Now, don't get me wrong, it really is an awesome MP3-CD player. I love how it looks, the display (backlighting is magnificent!) and the menu options. Not to mention the fact that that it is upgradeable with their firmware. However, I too had problems with the anti-shock feature.First of all there is no way to turn it off to save the batteries. You can only alternate between two settings. Also, it just didn't work. With ANY kind of CD. If I was walking with it in my bag, I would have to just stop every so often so it would start playing. It wouldn't just skip, it would stop all together until the player was held still for a few seconds. I guess I was just accustomed to my old Panasonic that you could take on a trampoline and it wouldn't skip!The second big problem I had with the MP3-CD feature, was that if a CD was not completely filled with MP3's then it would not reliably play all of the ones on the disc. It seemed to be comletely arbitrary as to which ones it would play. However, after I filled the disc, it would play all of them just fine.All in all, it is a good CD player...
I work as a business consultant and I usually travel by car to a city near hometown. I takes me two and a half hour to get there, meanwhile I connect my Jornada 458 to a cassette adapter and into the stereo, plug the DC adapter into the car lighter outlet and enjoy listening to my favorites mp3 songs or audible books of my preferenceOtherwise, I think I'll run out of batteries on my Jornada
I love this cooler pad. It has a low profile and a constant fan. It is quiet. I set it on my lap desk under my computer. It is lightweight and unobtrusive, but elevates the laptop by less than inch in front. If it saves my thermal pad from replacement (it failed before I bought this product) then I will be a happy girl.
I've owned this for about four years. Simple, no batteries, perfect sound quality for both me and the other party. I hardly feel it on my ear.No complaints, I am buying two more for our other VTECH (Vonage) and and Panasonic cordless phones.
Just got my e260 a few days ago, I'm just going to list the Cons I find since the Pros have already been discusseed greatly.1) Buttons (especially the tactile wheel) suck and are placed awkwardly. I often find that I skip a menu item or a song because the scrollwheel doesn't always end up where I want it to. Buttons sometimes need pressing 2-3 times before registering. The Buttons are also placed too close to the scrollwheel, so that I hit the scrollwheel accidently. Not recommended for people with Fat Fingers.2) Recharging slot and MicroSD slot are left open and exposed. After a while I'm sure they will fill up with dust.3) My Sansa has crashed on a few occasions. This can be a bit of a pain as it takes 25 seconds to reset(15 sec reset+ 10 sec startup) and I lose the place where I was listening/watching.4) Quicktime sucks, my 700 meg divx movie turned into 1 gb. Takes about 2 hours to fill up the 4 gb player with converted video5) Bass is lacking. My 5 year old PNY vibe pumps bass way better than the sansa. But I'm a bass junkie and others might not have this peeve.6) Controls are sometimes weird. For example, to power down I have to press the menu button once to get back to the main menu and then hold it down to shut down. Takes some getting use to.However, the quality, many options, battery life and good feel of the player has won me over.
This little thumb drive is fast and quick.I will buy another one, the price is awesome too
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).
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.
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!
this item was returned! coffee capacity was too small! takes special filters and not what i thought it should be!
Can't get it to sink video. Spent hours downloadig this or that. I downloaded the converter software from sandisk's websight. But I still can't get it to do anything. I have spent 4 hours trying to make it work. Don't wast your time buy an iPod, it's only $50 bucks more but it will save hours and hours.... And hours. How much is a headach really worth?
This little receiver is great! It was a relatively easy installation and I had XM up and running in no time. I'm using the cassette adapter because it made the installation much easier than using the SureConnect FM Modulatator. There has been a lot of noise and my cassette player is constantly attempting to reverse the cassette and play the other side like it does when a tape has reached the end of Side A. Everytime it does this, the XM programming is interrupted. At one point, this was happening every 10 to 15 seconds. Very annoying. The problem is in the cassette adapter. The wheels are too stiff and don't move smoothly so that is causing the problem. Fortunately, I had both a Sony and a Koby cassette adapter I have used with my MP3 player and I decided it try them. Both worked great -- no problems whatsoever -- but I preferred the sound of the Sony. Since switching over to the Sony cassette adapter, the Roady has performedly flawlessly. No unnecessary cassette noise, no interruptions, just great satellite radio. To be fair, I didn't call XM and give them a chance to replace the cassette adapter so I don't know what their customer service is like.
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
"New in the box" is a lie.The ink was 9 years old and HP's warranty had expired 7 years ago. Needless to say the ink was dried up. The merchant did refund my money. But it was false advertising and kept me from purchasing ink that was useable.
I bought two digital cameras recently. Both of them Fuji. Mine is the 2600zoom finepix and the 2800zoom is the one I got for my wife. ( She thought it was 'cute'.) Personally, I like the 2600 better for a number of reasons. It comes with a battery recharger and two of the 1700mHa batteries by Fuji. The 2600 only takes two batteries instead of four like the 2800 does, and they last a long time.(The 2800 eats up the batteries, you will want to get extra batteries and a fast charger for it.) Overall both cameras are excellent and I give both 5 stars. The 2600 is just a better value when you weigh all features and benefits. You will have to order an a/c adapter for both cameras from Fuji as they are an option, and I had to buy a charger and rechargable batteries for the 2800 after the purchase. It comes with 4 alkaline batteries when you buy it. They lasted about 25 minutes before they were dead.(No lie) I don't particularly like the grainy look in the view finder of the 2800. I'm not fond of the way the viewer goes blank when you take the picture either. The 2600 doesn't have this grainy appearance at all and it doesn't blank out when you snap the pic. Of course the 2600 doesn't have the ability to show you the display and menu in the view finder like the 2800 does. The 2800 video mode is much better than the 2600 and the sound quality is quite impressive too.(No sound on the 2600) The one thing I found after the purchase is that most of the NiMH batteries you will find are 1600mHa and Fuji's are 1700mHa. This may seem slight but it makes a difference in how long the batteries last between charges and how fast they recover after each shot. I found some that were 1800mHa and Fuji told me not to use them as they may damage the camera. I recommend that you find 1700s because the 400mHa difference is quite noticable. The 5 volt a/c adapter for the 2800 and the 3 volt a/c adapter you can get for the 2600 both have plenty of length to the cord and I like that. Overall for the money the 2800 is a good deal but other than the 6x zoom feature it really doesn't take any better pics than my 2600 does. It was harder to find a case that would hold the 2800 than it was for my 2600 and the 2800 is heavy compared to the 2600. I'm glad the 2800 is my wife's camera really. The only time I'll use the 2800 is if I just have to zoom in twice as far for a shot. ... My wife thinks it was worth it and love the camera. I'd recommend either one but value for value the 2600 is a better deal. Fuji has got it going on with these little cameras. They are impressive. If they came with an a/c adapter and carry case and if the 2800 just had a charger and NiMH batteries it would be better but they'd be a lot more expensive up front I'm sure. The fact is though, these are both quite high in quality and supreme user friendly cameras.
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.
With the great disappointment from the Garmin C330 DOA, out of the box and immediate satisfaction came with this TomTom 300 unit. It has many languages, voices, and great shortcuts for local roads. This unit has a durable support arm, easily usable touchscreen and simple route instructions with modes to tailor the route to eliminate IE: toll roads. The voice prompts are highly accurate and hold true to instruction within 100~200 yards. I am still figuring out the compass and car speed and why they are not there on the screen. The unit takes SD cards and I believe some can be ordered for other areas. Overall, I am highly impressed with this.
this mount was simple to install, highly recommend. tilts up and down, not left and right.
Just bought a Pentax K2000. On a trip, camera fell out of bag. Protection filter completely did its job. Filter cracked -- camera and lens saved. Good purchase.
I got an email from Amazon stating their lightning deals for gps... and that got me excited!Garmin has always been my preferred brand and I thought this unit is going to be a steal. Imagine my shock when I saw their price. $190??? Are you serious? It's a discontinued product and the newer ones with more functions are cheaper!Please shoppers, do some homework before buying stuffs even at a reputable store as Amazon!
I've had 2 mega pixel nikon coolpix cameras that were better than this and also a 4 mega pixel canon that outshined this one.Quality cons: Grainy! Crazy grainy! On all settings. Disappointing!Flash pros: Fast flash recovery when battery is freshFlash cons: Too bright, even taped some paper over the flash to block some light which looked ridiculous but sometimes helped. And to those who are captain obvious, yes I lowered the flash setting to the lowest and tried many different settings.Battery pros: Charges fast especially if you have a couple to use while the others recharge.Battery cons: Sometimes the camera takes a long time to recover from flash. If it wasn't so bright, maybe it wouldn't take so forever! And I always used the Canon brand recommended.Durability: It did not last long. One day I got the "lens error, restart camera" message. Perhaps it was cold sensitivity?? Still a mystery to me. Most everything works fine now EXCEPT a slight whining noise a blur on the lens and which essentially renders all the photos useless.Conclusion: I will be replacing this digital camera but probably a cheaper nikon, one that lasted much longer. For approximately two hundred dollars, this is definitely not worth it. OVERRATED. But those ads with the blond, blue eyed tennis player were epic. No wonder the price is down. Still not worth it!
I ordered a few of these for an upcoming trip to hold my pictures and other media files. They all are fine. However, I also ordered this:Transcend TS8GSDHC6-S5W 8GB SDHC6 Memory Card with Card Readerwhich I would suggest you order instead.The other option is only a few dollars more, includes the exact same 8GB memory card, but has 2 important benefits:(1) it comes with a memory card reader for easy upload to devices with a USB port and(2) it includes a case for the memory card, which this version doesn't.It's so much easier to switch between memory cards if you have somewhere safe to put them when they're not in a camera or computer, and this version doesn't offer a case.
After a visit to Best Buy, I would have expected to pay big bucks for this relatively fast 4 GB capacity. Getting it for $8 including shipping was great. I understand some of the competitors' cards have failed in computers like mine (the OLPC xo); this one performs without a hitch.
Don't bother with this one. I returned mine for the following:I installed it and my DVD drives were lost on reboot. The software appeared to corrupt registry settings for the existing dvd players. (Can you say rollback.)It seemed to work OK as long as you don't reboot... other than the MySonic DVD writer would crash 2 out of 3 times.Another nit. The driver is not signed. I know Adaptec knows how to do this. It is not that difficult. They do it for their SCSI devices. Device driver signing is MS mechanism to insure everyone plays nice in kernel mode. It makes a statement about Adaptec's interest and confidence in the product.
After it was already to late, I was thinking that I might not be able to share a connection with another person in my room. I needed something so I could get extra cord length and I got it with this. All I did was plug in the ethernet cord (RJ45) from my router to this device and plug in the other two ethernet cords. Then I turned it on and voila... instant connection between two computers in my room. One being a friends laptop. It works great and it required very little out of me. It even comes with a wireless hook up in the back.
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.
Aiwa systems are definately one of the best value for money stereo's you can buy. Despite all the complaints I tend to see, most relate to exceptionally old units - and most relate to those people who never got their Butt into Gear to get it fixed under warranty. That's what a warranty is for! I have owned several AIWA's and have never experienced anything but the best customer service and swiftness of reply in any kind of problem or query. I would recommend AIWA to my closest friends due to the amount of confidence I have in their products - especially the models relesed in the last two ranges. How about a true fair go... if you buy a unit for under $1,000, you can't expect it to perform and last as long as a seperate component $3,000 plus unit! (I bet you wouldn't treat it as well either) Be fair...
If you follow the instructions, this reader installs just fine on XP. Fuji tells you that XP will warn you not to install it, but to go ahead and do it. So, I did (twice because the first time did not take) and I've not had any problems with it.This reader has been a big help in downloading pics from our digital camera - saves on batteries and I get to avoid the special software that came with my camera and I can put my pics where I want them on my computer. It makes the whole process much better.
The large component of photography is having an eye for subject material and then composition of the picture. I'm convinced too that there are folks that can compose a photo of pretty much anything and make it interesting and appealing in some fashion...although that is not me, but I keep trying.A smaller component of the big picture (pun intended) would be the quality of tools that you are using to obtain your desired outcome. I have often taken photos in the past (35mm film days through recently), and alot of the time they looked, well, not as good as I thought they should have...I of course blamed that on my lack of skills. What I failed to realize is that there is a reason WHY some lenses sell for large amounts of money when there are comparable items available for much less...but will it make a difference to ME? ...is it fair to blame the quality of your equipment for the quality of your photo? Up to a point: absolutely. I can do that no longer...not with this glass.The images I get with this lens are spectacular. I have kids playing baseball, soccer, participating in dance events, swim meets, etc. The first time I used the lens was at a baseball game and I was just amazed at how good of a photo I was able to take...speed, sharpness, it's all there...and when you put the IS feature on top of it, it just gets better. For comparison, I was using an older Canon 70-300 4-5.6 USM previously. I highly doubt I'll ever take a shot that lands on the front of SI (LOL), but I can see a big difference using this glass and I'm very happy.One negative to some: yes it's heavy, but it feels like 3 lbs. of gold in your hands! I wouldn't want to have it hanging on my neck all day, but packing it around for a few hours a time isn't bad at all.Another item that may be a negative: this lens will get you noticed.I'm not going to reiterate all the points made previously... SOOOO, read all the other reviews as I'm sure you will and believe it all because: "Yeah, it's that good"
Not much to say about a memory card. Service was great. The card is for a digital camera and it will hold over 2000 pictures. Very pleased with it.
This is the first condenser microphone I ever purchased. So I can only compare it with dynamic mics. I just tried to record some vocals (men's quartet). The high fifidelity is amazing. The bass sounds very full. I am not a pro and not an English native speaker, so can't express my feeling in very professional way. But, all in all, I am very satisfied with the MXL V67G condenser Microphone.
I cannot get this cover to fit the new iPod Nano. Maybe it fits the old one....
I have to agree with all the other reviewers that the poor spacebar design dooms this keyboard. The spacebar is so sticky that it requires a lot of force for you to actually press it. I find that this actually causes me MORE pain in my wrists and elbows because I have to press so hard (and space is the most common key!). I actually called Microsoft support and reported this problem and they sent me a free replacement keyboard no questions asked, but the replacement had the same problem. This leads me to believe that this is a design flaw. This problem is not limited to the spacebar; all of the keys are sticky and hard to press, but the spacebar is worst.Also, the wireless receiver is very unreliable. Sometimes the keyboard will fail to recognize keystrokes or start randomly repeating keys for no reason. My keyboard and mouse are only 6 inches from the receiver, so distance is not a factor.I recommend a wired ergonomic keyboard with better tactile response. I've ordered the "Kinesis" based on reviews...let's see how that works!
I was able to use this solution with a pair of old (but clean, freshly washed) cotton boxer shorts to bring some decades-old lenses to brand new quality. Make sure you spray the cloth, and not the lens.I wouldn't recommend this for dyed plastic (such as Cokin color filters), for the sake of the filters. For most purposes, though, it's excellent.
I put it in my new Nikon Coolpix S600. It works great. Can't beat it for the price.
These earbuds were more than I ever expected them to be. The sound clarity is absolutly amazing. Every little sound ranging from the plucking of a guitar to the deep thump of bass drum is clearly and accuretly recreated. Sound isolation is great as well. You can mow the lawn without any interference with your music. They also seem to have a somewhat wider field of sound on particular songs making it seem like you have surround sound. Overall for the money these earbuds are an absolute steal and would be hard to beat at this price level. I would highly recommend them to any audiophile who is on budget.
I shoot action sports professionally, specializing in yacht racing events, motor racing and surfing. I currently own four different sets of rain gear for my cameras and lenses, including Kata, Ewa and the Op/Tech sleeves shown here. By far the best of the bunch is the Op/Tech cover. It's simple to install, allows easy access to all camera and lens controls, fits perfectly and is dirt cheap.When I shoot sailboat racing, we shoot from RIBs, which are pontoon hulled speedboats that can hit 40 to 50 knots on the water. Lots of saltwater spray, especially in rough water. It's very wet work for the cameras. When out there I don't have time to search for camera and lens controls hidden under non-transparent rain covers like the Kata rain gear. I also don't want to waste time trying to put the cover on. I've spent ten to fifteen minutes just getting the two-part Kata cover on and adjusting it correctly. The Op/Tech can be installed in fifteen to twenty seconds. And when I'm done, there's not a drop of water on the camera or lens.If you need to use the camera strap with the rain cover on, all you need do is cut a couple of small slots for the straps, and use a small rubber band to seal the slots around the straps. The Op/Techs are reuseable. I've used mine over twenty times each (they come two to a package), and they still fit and work perfectly. After salt water work, I just rinse them in fresh water and dry them with a towel, and they're ready to go again.
Sometime a little bit slow to acquire the signal, and might be 5-10 feet off when it comes to turns, but proven to be extremely helpful!
I bought this product because it was the cheapest unit in the 26"+ size range. I connected the Cable, did a station search and was ready to go.The Standby LED, switches off when the TV is on, and switches on when the TV is in standby mode. Since this LCD is fairly bright, I switched the unit off every evening using the TV's main power button. No settings/stations were lost due to this power cut.I did not try to mount-it, so no comment.I have no regrets from purchasing this unit without the extended warranty.
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I received this set as a gift - from my Amazon Wish List. I had selected this particular pot for three reasons - the size, the fact that it was glass instead of metal, and that the water could be boiled in the pot on the stove. I wasn't particularly interested in the teas that came with the set, but, I believe, at the time, the set with the flowering teas included was less expensive than the pot alone.The pot is very nice - but not perfect. First, the good points:- Nice size - 40 oz - makes enough to keep me supplied the entire day (I use it to make iced tea).- Clear glass - easy to see if the pot is clean. Very thin glass, though, but, as far as I can tell so far, it stands up to some big temperature swings without cracking. I do usually have a towel under it when I'm using it on my quartz countertops, though.- (Nearly) dripless pouring - unless you try to pour _very_ slowly, the spout does not drip.- Also, when pouring, the sediment settles nicely such that you can pour all but about a teaspoon of liquid out of the pot without pouring any sediment out. Plus, you can actually see where the sediment is, so you know when to stop pouring.Now, my (slight) gripes:- Heats very slowly on the stove. I tried boiling the water for the tea in the pot a few times, but it takes forever. The rounded bottom kind of spreads the heat up the sides of the pot and away from the water. I switched to a more standard wide, flat-bottomed stainless steel kettle for heating the water - much faster- Small holes in the diffuser. I know there's a tradeoff between the size of the holes in the diffuser for getting an even steep and letting out too much sediment, but these seem to be pretty narrow. They tend to clog up a bit with smaller-particled teas, but not excessively. I can let my tea steep for 5 minutes, and it will barely diffuse out of the steeping basket at all. Fixable by "dunking" - just pull the diffuser up to let it drain, and then put it back in a few times during the steep.- Cleaning. This is probably a function more of my large hands, but I can barely fit my hand inside to clean it - not a big problem, just an annoyance - won't be a problem for most.As I said, I wasn't that interested in the teas, and the few I've tried have been okay, but most don't seem to be suitable for iced tea - too "vegetal" for me. There are some interesting teas in there, and I assume people who actually appreciate the nuances of various herbs/flowers/roots would appreciate them. Plus, the flowering effect is pretty cool.All in all, a good pot - I'd recommend it for avid tea-drinkers and engineering types.
The size is great and the sound is awesome - But you cannot charge your Nano on it even though it says you can. It give s a not programmed to charge message. Big bummer since I bought for both playing and charing. To late now I guess.
I bought this based on reviews that said the coffee was much stronger than drip grind. I'm sure that it does brew much stronger coffee than many drips, but I had to use more coffee in it and it still did not have the same strong flavor as my Krups did. Brewed VERY hot coffee however, for those who like it to start off that way. Overall, a very good backup pot for me.
I am very satisfied with this product; easy set up; super great picture and sound; easy to use. I'd recommend it!!
What do you say about a camara memory card , it either works or it don"t. This one seems to work very well. It came undamaged, and very quickly. Thanx for the quick delivery
I bought the Brother 7820N 9 months ago and love it! I would highly recommend this MFC to anyone that wants a multifunction device and does not need to print in color. It is cheap to operate and is always ready to go. No cleaning, no purchasing new print cartridges. I plan to pick up this same printer for my father for Christmas.
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.
I was using the docking station with Vista on a Sony notebook, and hooked a Samsung 22" monitor to the docking station. It worked, but mouse movement was very "laggy". I'm a software developer, and the lag was just incredibly annoying.I sent a support request to Belkin, and got the incredibly LAME response shown below NINE days later.I'm returning the unit to Amazon.Customer Call Details Nov 26 2007 16:56High Speed Docking Station - running with Vista Business on a Sony SZ series notebook. I have three monitors going: notebook, externea hooked to notebook, and a 22" hooked via DVI to the docking station. The movement of the mouse is "laggy" on the 22" moitor hooked to the docking station. I have your lattest drivers for Vista loaded. I have Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 typically running on the 22" monitor. The Sony notebook is a VGN-SZ430N, with DuoCore 2 MHz processors. Any advice?Enclosed Files:Belkin Response Dec 5 2007 19:39Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical SupportGood Morning Mr. BakkomWe understand that you are having an Issue with Your High - Speed Docking StationMr. BakkomTo help you with this Issue, you will need to Provied us more information about your Devicewhats the main Problem your having with Your device.Its showing me that your able to Use Windows Vista with the Computer, but your not able to use Mac with your Device.F5U265 High-Speed Docking StationQuestionIs the High-Speed Docking Station compatible with a Mac?AnswerAt this time the Apple Mac operationg system is not supported by the High-Speed Docking Station.if you need any further assistance feel free to write back to us and we will be happy to assist you.If you have any other questions or problems you may also call us toll free at 800-223-5546(Extn.2263).Alternatively, call us on 310898-1100, Extn. 2263.Regards,David Gonzalez VBelkin Technical SupportThank you for choosing Belkin Components.
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.
Lower cost, but great quality. I love this lense. I am a manual film camera convert and I am new to auto-focus. This lense works very well for the middle range user.
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.
I bought a Sonic Impact system from a local store about 2 years ago. Since then I have taken my iPod to work every day. This little package is big on sound and is huge on dependability. That's every single day for two years and still going strong. It folds up to go in my beach bag, or into my motorcycle saddle bags, or into my briefcase for work. It's not the most powerful system you'll ever see but it does sound great. Two years into it and the rechargable battery still lasts all day on a single charge.This thing works great, your gonna love it.
My husband loves his new watch! The price was much lower than retail, fast delivery, would buy from this seller again.
I received the Microsoft Natural Ergo desktop 7000 and it was a breeze to set up... The keyboard and mouse synched with in seconds,,,The keyboard felt good to type on and those were the only good things about it... The wirless mouse was all over the place constant freezes.. I then realized the right click key kept sticking and could do nothing except pry it up a bit and then it would stick again.... I returned it for a refund.... I am buring instead the ergo 4000 USB keyboard..... AMAZON rocks with customer service!
My gosh, for $15 you couldn't ask for more. I very happy with both the AM and FM reception that this radio pulls in. It's extremely light weight. It's compact and very easy to use. Perfect for your morning walk. A lot of people have complained about the head phones. I think the sound quality is fine. I know I'm old fashioned but I prefer these to ear buds because they are more comfortable. Don't laugh too loud but I live in the north and they will actually help keep your ears warm on those brisk morning walks. I find that ear buds tend to hurt and I often wonder if they are even healthy for your ears. The radio has a fine tuning dial to help you exact your station. Much better then digital especially if you live in a remote area. For the low price; I simply can't imagine how anyone would be disappointed in this radio.
Having no cord is a big help in a small space. Works great as long as you are using steam setting. Setting it down on its base unit instead of just anywhere on the ironing board to keep it hot is no big deal. Very pleased!
Very good gadget. The only thing missing is the Backspace key. But the two extra USB are good, although they are not USB 2.0.
Excellent Speakers !Nice visual, compact, great sound !Simple the best I've ever seen.thanks a lot.
Worked as expected. It synced up with the Bluetooth very easy. Using it with an iPad 2.I would recommend to anyone. You can not beat it for the price.
C2G / Cables to Go 27171 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Green (3 Feet)WORKS GOOD. JUST AS DESCRIBED
Amazingly comfortable, the silicon ring provides a wonderful fit and noise canceling properties. The sound quality is very good, great bass with warm mids and highs.
Well, you get what you pay for. After a month, the adapter stopped working. Don't let the &#34;premium&#34; in the name fool you into thinking you get any type of extra value out of this. The only positive to this product is that it gets the IPod out of the way of my MacBook Pro's other ports - but only by a hair.
I bought this so I could play the audio from my computer on our TV when watching online movies. I didnt realize this can also play movies from a video ipod on your computer through the RCA jacks. Its not pretty - there are interchangable cords that you have to keep safe in case you want to use it for a different device - but similar products sell for $50 at radioshack.
Check your computer for SDHC compatibility. If not compatible, purchase a reader with this flash memory card. Other than that, having 8GB of memory is outstanding.
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.
Idid not like this Item I bought two of them and they both broke in about a week
I am happy with the purchase. It worked the first time I tried it. I use it with my cellphone and pc to back up my phone database. It works as advertised.
I will never buy another compaq notebook. This one i barely used for about 20-30 hours, and compaq will do nothing to help me other than send me to a service center. They want 100 bucks an hour just to diagnose it. Ha - never again Compaq!
This fans certainly blow air on my MacBook Pro, but the CPU and other temps don't decrease and the MBP's fans don't slow at all. Leaving the notebook open without the Antec beneath while and external monitor is attached is a much better solution.
This is the second DVD580M player I own. This little machine plays formats that my $500 Sony didn't and it fits almost anywhere. Easy to use and plays a great picture. For the price, you can't beat it!!
This camera utilizes the new Sony 7.1 MP chip and marries that superb chip to Canon's digital processing technology and accurate exposure capability to produce outstanding photographs.The S70 Canon has an excellent 28-100 equivalent lens, superb exposure, and accurate focusing. For a point and shoot the S70 produces excellent low noise photographs at not only ISO 50, but 100 as well with very acceptable noise levels at 200 and 400 as well. This will come as a welcome relief to those who are accustomed to unacceptable noise levels in point and shoot camera above ISO 50.The dynamic range, color rendition, and solid build quality are very impressive. I love the metallic finish. If you are so inclined the camera possesses RAW capability which comes in handy if you are going to explore the possibilities of the digital darkroom.The white balance, as in virtually all point and shoot cameras and most digital SLR's, is less than ideal. I wish Canon would attach a flash shoe to this camera. But, you can't have it all, at least not in the S70!The size of this camera, given its capabilities, is perfect - not too small and not too large. I liked the S60, but this is a very significant improvement.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced digital photographer this camera will serve you well. For the beginner plenty of automation and programmed functions in order that you can begin immediately and get excellent results. And for the more experienced photographer the camera offers a plethora of controls including RAW format to extend your capabilities.
This is a new brand not expensive and very good product,try it at least one time if you want to save some money,actually a lot of money for the same quality compare to Canon brand.
I picked these up on a Gold Box special for $40. Figured it was worth a shot at that price.Pros:* They do cancel the noise. Not quite as nice as the Bose but the price was much better. I couldn't hear anyone outside my office as I usually do. The 2 stars was for this.Cons:* The overall sound quality was poor.* I tried all the different earpieces and found all of them to be very uncomfortable. I cannot imagine wearing them for any extended period of time.So I sent mine back. I guess I will have to give up on in-the-ear earphones.
Found the product localy.but will still will order fom you any thing else I need.didn't have a problem with the product just didn't know the store carried it.but I was out of town when I check this store out.
No complaints, works as designed. I agree with some of the other reviewers that it is difficult to clamp down the unit when the bracket is extended all the way out to accommodate larger equipment. However, it fit my switch perfectly: TRENDnet 16-Port Gigabit GREENnet Switch (TEG-S16DG)
I've been a home drip coffee and French press drinker for over 25 years. I remember my Mom making percolator coffee when she'd have &#34;club&#34; or for parties, and that wonderful, rich smell would permeate the house. Having had two inferior drip makers in the past few years, I thought to give this a try.Absolutely pleased that I bought this percolator. First pot was excellent, second even better when I got my coffee portioning correct. That deep coffee taste is just completely lost with a drip maker.The box contains a starter pack of square filters that you put in the basket and fold over, then put on the basket lid. I also tried it with a standard basket filter, just cut a small hole in the center for the stem - worked just fine for me. Impossible to find these square filters, even in Chicago and suburbs. So, basket filters it is.I thought it would be a longer brewing time, but I had a full pot finished in 10 minutes flat. That I like.And that percolator sound is oddly comforting to me, reminding me of my childhood home and Mom. Awwww!
After returning from my whitewater rafting trip in Costa Rica, I was disappointed with the photos I took from the disposable waterproof cameras they sell at the shop. I paid $20 for 27 exposures and then more money for developing and you hope you get the shots and then have to pay more for extra prints or blowups. So I wanted a waterproof camera, did my research, Olympus and Pentax came up, Olympus was rated for deeper depths, but Pentax had a sweeter price (over $100) that is the main reason I bought the camera.Well I must say the Pentax Optio W10 is fantastic, it really is waterproof, though I have not submerged it for long periods or very deep, since it is only rated for 5 feet, and I probably won't take the chance too often, if you lock the battery seal improperly you can damage the camera. Still getting it wet, dropping it in water and just getting soaked was no problem. The 6MP pictures are beautiful outdoors, and the indoors with flash are very nice. If your subject gets too far from the flash, quality does drop noticeably. The camera also shoots 30fps VGA with sound and looks really nice too, though camera shake is very noticeable and zoom looks choppy, listening to the internal speakers are a joke though, still having an underwater video camera is pretty cool. The camera only has 3X zoom, but comes with a wealth of shooting modes, internal frames and internal memory.I have a nice 2GB SD card which lets me shoot over 600+ photos on the highest quality. Compact, easy to use, waterproof, and a nice 2.5 LCD screen for viewing, the screen is hard to see in bright daylight but still useable since if you lock the button into focus mode the screen brightens. I gave the camera to a 7 year old girl at a picnic and she shot photos all day, dropped it, got it wet, and it worked perfectly with no scratches or faults.The best part is that the camera is about the same cost for a similar camera that isn't waterproof. I bought mine from Willoughby's for $230 and got free shipping too.A great camera for anyone who wants to take it to the beach, rafting, pool, or in the rain. I plan to shoot some underwater footage soon and will report back. Shoot Fast Brothers!Yours truly,John Dae Min
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.
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.
First off, no I haven't used the Panasonic DMC-FZ50 and with a Leica lens it may be as good as the V-LUX 1 but it'll never be a Leica and it's not a Panasonic I've wanted my whole life!I just got the V-LUX 1 for Christmas and haven't truly given it a good thorough shakedown, but I experimented quite a bit on Tuesday and my first impression is a good one - all bias aside, really.The V-LUX 1 behaves like my old 35mm SLRs, fully automatic to fully manual and it does what I tell it to. My cheaper digitals often delay before taking a picture, causing me to miss many action shots, both at sporting events and with my kids at play. I'm constantly deleting pictures of empty fields and playgrounds, where the action once was but is no more. My cheap digitals sometimes even refuse to take pictures they "determine" won't come out, the Leica takes the picture and let's me decide, just like my trusty old 35 mm SLR (I will miss it so). The V-LUX 1 feels like my old SLRs, solid and sturdy ("Substantial" I like to call it), not light and hollow ("Cheap I like to call it).If you're a 35mm holdout (as I still am at heart), not a believer in digital yet, you are correct, 10.1 MP doesn't hold a candle to 35mm ISO 64 film but it sure makes a nice 8x10. It's a Leica and under a grand. What's not to like? I do love this camera. Thank you Leica for bringing real photography to the sub $1,000 digital market!Bottom line - BUY IT (and a good 1 GB+ SD card)
I bought this card explicitly to pull video from my Sony Handycam to my PC. The card works great with XP. No issues at all. Best of all, it came bundled with a cable and Ulead Video Studio LE which is all you need to make home movie DVDs.
As electronic-products evolve, older products like this become an economical path to more basic functions. This one is a great "time & distance" GPS, with limited other abilities like backtracking, sunset/sunrise data, and tide tables (I still don't know how they do this one). I use it on a sea kayak, for things like figuring out upstream lines where there's less current (hard to discern by eye) and generally for inland waters this feature-set is quite adequate. (Still learning how to manage rechargeable NiCad batteries... they pretty much have to be charged the night before to last longer than a few minutes - frustrating.) Pros: Large, readable, fairly intuitive interface. Cons: no meaningful maps, finding satellites can take several minutes even with open sky.
I use this charger while travelling as it is light and compact. It allows me to charge it from my vehicles or from a wall outlet when I am away from home. I am using this charger on an Apple iPod 5th generation Nano. I have not had any issues with compatability. I will mention that I do not use it heavily as I typically charge my Nano from a dock on my external speakers. I have seen other reviews mentioning that the prongs pull out of the AC adapter and the 12v plug comes apart. I have not experienced any of these problems and feel that I have gotten a great value for what little I paid. I like the roll up cord as it takes up little space and when re-wound does not become a tangled mess when in my luggage.
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 have bought 4 of these now with the matching BR1500 UPS. With a Dell PowerEdge 2950 server (8 HDD, Dual Proc, Dual power supply) my run-time is 53 minutes. Making this the cheapest "Extended Run" UPS from APC.HOWEVER, please note that the PowerChute Business edition is not compatible with this UPS. You must use Personal Edition - which means you can only monitor one UPS and there is no email notification when the power goes out.
Product was simple to install for a novice and the setup of it went very smoothly. No problems with our operating system or to external network. A very reasonable investment.
The product description and picture are inaccurate. I received a basic PLASTIC fan - though the model number does match that shown.I went ahead and installed it cause I don't have time for returns and all that jazz. It blows air like it's supposed to.
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.
consumes a lot of battery, lasts for a maximum of 2 hours when you insert fully charged batteries in it. does not detect many MP3 cds, almost half of my MP3 CDs could not be played in this. bulky, cannot use as an MP3 walkman but good if you use standard MP3 CDs and always keep it connected to the AC outlet.
I had high hopes for this little thing to hook up to my (original) Xbox since it's in a room with no other connections. Unfortunately it barely worked at the best of times. First off, the setup instructions were useless, and I had to find better ones online that actually worked. Once setup, however, the device would refused to stay connected to the wireless signal for more than a few minuets, even though the router is only one room away and other wireless devices have never had any trouble with it. It also seems to randomly forget it's settings when turned off, requiring it to be setup again. Save your money and look elsewhere.
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.
Bought the tv as a Circuit City close-out. Was defective when I brought it home. I assumed Sharp would replace it with new since it is 2 days old. They are insisting on a repair after a week wait. I had to call twice to get that info. Very disappointing customer service. Very disappointing experience with Aquos so far.
I photograph weddings for a living. This year, after ten years in business I decided to go all digital. I am now getting my second D200 body. Why?I bought a Nikon D100 three years ago and still love and use it. I still think it's the best .jpg mode camera I own.The D200 is a bit of a strange beast. Overexposures don't tend to blow out as much as they bleed. Honestly, I am not very impressed with the .jpg conversion of the D200. To me, it's the major weakness of the camera. But, stick the camera into the RAW mode and you have one hell of a system.My only other major gripe is that the battery tends to die fairly quickly. I am waiting for the introduction of afermarket batteries. When they are less than $20 each I can pick up a bunch of them and keep them in my bag.The D200 uses the Sony sensor, which is what I believe to be the same as what Sony is using in their consumer A100 DSLR camera system using the now defunct Minolta lens line.I can see from other reviews many amatures are buying the D200. It's a good choice for a camera. I would highly suggest learning how to put the camera into the RAW Mode and playing with the images afterwards in PhotoShop CS2 with Bridge.This is a third generation digital camera body. It's very good. I used to shoot only medium format film. With this camera, especially in the RAW mode, and used very carefully, I am getting very comparable image quality to medium format.If you have a D50 or D70 and you are happy with the images it produces an upgrade to a D200 may not make a lot of sense. I would suggest enjoying what you have for now, and waiting for the next model in a couple of years. I've heard people who have been less than thrilled with the quality of the .jpg images as compared to the D70 (which is one of Nikon's best .jpg bodies ever!). If, on the otherhand, you can shoot in the RAW mode, and want a beefier body, more megapixels, and more bells and whisles, this is a good choice.As for me, I don't even use this camera in the .jpg mode anymore. I am hoping that Nikon will come out with a firmware update to improve this camera body's .jgp conversion. When I shoot this camera in the RAW mode, I love everything about it! My medium format gear is now retired.-Steve
I read all the reviews and concluded that this was the size to go for my 14" HP Pavilion laptop. Received it today and like it very much, but there's no way it fits my laptop. The laptop hangs out at the zipper end and cannot possibly be zipped closed. I will have to order a larger sleeve (16"-17"), but will not be able to use it with my matching laptop bag. Strange how the sleeve will fit one consumer's laptop and not another's.
This mount comes with a handlebar mount designed for handlebars 1" (or less) in diameter. I have 3 bikes in my stable and the only one with handlebars this small is a 1950 Schwinn!You will have to purchase the optional large diameter rail mount from Garmin to fit this on a road bike.Please view my comment below.
This backpack is as advertised.I like all the pockets and I like the flap that covers all the zippers.It is bigger than it looks in the picture and feels huge compared to an old Targus backpack that I have.I bought this to fit a Dell Studio 17 and it fits with plenty of room.
The quality of thisproduct is SUPERB! The only drawback is since I don't have a full PRO DSRL, but a Canon Rebel 2, it makes it hard to take portraits since it's a bit TOO CLOSE to the subject!
Very Happy with this purchase! Makes excellent coffee, piping hot! It is a tad more work then my regular coffee maker but well worth it!
Great product - need to carry at least 2 of these wherever you take your camera.
First time I have ever seen the Moon.Would highly recomend it to anyone.
I won't waste your time talking about features here folks. You can read the other 1022 reviews for that. I just announce that I got this working (despite several claims to the contrary) with logitech harmony 550 & 650 remotes. I tried both, and both worked flawlessly through my first floor to the basement.
I really can't say enough good things about this camera. I have used it in many different lighting situations. Including taking pictures of fireworks. The macro feature is great. I have always loved taking experimental close ups of my flowers but was prohibited by the cost of film and developing. The camera does work longest and at its best with rechargeable nimh batteries but they too are worth the price. Even if I choose to upgrade to a higher mp camera, I'll still keep this one. Its easy to use and a lot of fun.
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!
Speakers are nice. They are pretty powerful and they sound very nice. Went well with my new receiver too. One feature I really like is power saving on the subwoofer.
The wife and I needed to plug in our laptop computer for the long ride to CO. This item worked perfectly. You can hear the fan, but it is not distracting or annoying. Locate the power outlet in your car to make sure this product will fit (the power outlet in our car is at a weird angle, tucked in the console and so this product barley fit, but we made it work!). I would recommend!
I had a Garmin 200 and it worked very well. I bought the 360 as a upgrade. Once again Garmin makes a great product. The only down side of the 360 is the speaker. Quite hard to hear. The other downside is the 360 has a tendency to "lockup" and you have to reset it. Not a big deal but a little annoying
I've had this laptop cooler for about a year and half. I was originally using it on my XBox 360, but for the past year have been using it on an actual laptop. I stopped using it with the XBox because the outgoing usb ports died, now I've noticed that the left fan has just plain stopped and there are two broken fins on the right fan. This is through normal use.
I just received these headphones with amazon's wonderful free shipping. They are amazing because they block out almost all the noise and I can't hear people talking. This is good when listening at home but can be dangerous when running or driving. The only con is that when the headphone wire is bumped, i can hear it through the headphones. (kinda like tapping on earplugs)
My husband is thrilled with the Garmin.Best Christmas gift I ever gave him.
Also chose this as Xmas gift for my Aunt.Bought and saw a Flowering tea few years back and was very impressed by it.Hope she liked it. It's a reasonable price combination of flowering tea and glass teapot.Recommended.
Good cute nice range.... especially helpful when you have ur laptop or PC hooked on to TV you can sit at the other end.
I am really glad that I bought Back support product with a very good price. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to avoid back problem due to sitting long hours whether behind the wheel or in the office to use this product. You can't find a better deal than this.
I bought this for my Canon lens and it fits well and does the job. Frankly, I think the price for it is too high, and given the price of the lenses I think Canon should include the hood.
I love this CyberPower High-Speed 7-Port USB Hub. I Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love it so, so, so, so, much, much, much, much. I am in LOVE with it.
These buds have great sound with great bass. I bought these after my iPod buds fried and have been really satisfied with the results. I use them everyday when going to school and they have yet to dissapoint me. Plus, they are nice and cheap! Definitely the best for your dollar.
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.
I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT INSTEAD OF AN IPOD BECAUSE YOU CAN EASILY CHANGE THE BATTERY (INSTEAD OF AN EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT WITH APPLE IPOD) AND BECAUSE IT HAS A RADIO AND YOU CAN RECORD FROM IT. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT BUT A FEW DAYS LATER IT FROZE. APPARENTLY IT HAS TO DO WITH SOME PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS. FORTUNATELY THE PEOPLE FROM TECNICHAL SANSDISK SUPPORT WERE VERY HELPFUL AND FOLLOWING THEIR ADVICE I WAS ABLE TO RESET IT ( I THINK YOU ACTUALLY FORMAT THE DISK INSIDE)BUT I LOST ALL THE INFORMATION STORED. NOW I AM HAPPY AGAIN BUT I THINK THE PROBLEM I HAD CAN HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE AND THEY SHOULD SOLVE IT BEFORE SELLING THE PRODUCT
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.
Found this case in many camera retail stores, but at $24-$30 each! Much cheaper here on Amazon. It arrived next day! Use my camera almost everyday and the case never misses a close, belt loop works wwell. The leather stays well, clean. No complaints!
This kit is a lifesaver! And so cheap! I think this is great to have on-hand, even if you don't need the kit for a specific event. I promise it will come in handy. I had no issues with the product -- just glad I bought it.
I use only genuine Epson inks for color management reasons, and Amazon has the best price in town for this.
You have to buy this if you have any sort of powered item in your vehicle.If you are not using a hardwired power cord and still dealing with the lighter adapteryou are not getting the full value of your device.I installed this in my 2011 3 series and it is killer. Everyone is always asking if it is adealer install and it took about 30 minutes, tops !
this is one of the first wide angle lenses i ever bought and it's probably the most exciting lens out there. I've learned a lot about photography with this lens and i keep going back to it over and over again. If you want to bring change to your photography and make things a little exciting, i'd put my money on this lens.
Please continue to keep up the good work! This product is as good as when it came off the assembly line! :-D
A great product at a great price. Love the magnetic flap. The only thing that I would change is to have the belt loop fit over the belt rather than through the belt. The case is well-padded and a perfect fit for the s600 digital camera
Just got my new U305-S5107. It's pretty darn fast, although Vista takes some getting used to. I did have some problems though, trying to set the equalizer for the speakers, which by the way seem to be very low quality (too much distortion at normal volume), the system suddendly crashed and after restart I lost all asound. Had to reinstall the Realtek driver from the provided disks. Also, the webcam worked fine the first time I tried it, but then it apparently turns off after a second or two. Just haven't been able to get to fix hat yet, will keep trying. Other than that, nice little machine, lightweight, super fast, good battery life (had mine running for about 3 hours at max performance). Good buy, bottom line.
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.......
These headphones are very comfortable. If you're looking for something to block out sounds 100% they are not for you but they do block a good amount. Nice sound too.
I am impressed with the quality of photos with this camera. Occaisionally when I turn it on the lense doiesn't slide out, which is a little disconcerting. However, if I tap it, or turn it off and turn it o n again, it comes out to the operational position. I enjoy using it, amd wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one.
I have a hard time finding earphones - buds don't stay in my ear for a second, so I was hoping these would work. They are pretty big on my ears, even though I have big eras. Maybe my ear holes are small. For running, they don't stay on whatsoever. I had a pair of monoprice hook on earphone that I loved but they no longer make them. If you have trouble keeping headphones in your ears, get an inner ear style, not these.
I ordered the -4 model, but got the -5 model, which I heard had problems and it did. The screen gets blurry toward the edges, makes an onouxious noise when turned out and then screen shakes frequently. Did not like it. Amazon service was great though.
They are great cables for the price. As good of quality as you can get from this type.
Have tried quite a few different brands and have found Verbatim DL's to rarely result in failed writes as compared with some other brands. High read reliability so far. They will remain my only choice in the future.
The screen protector is fine it's just a bit too small for the actual screen of the PSP. Other than that it's good
My rear-projection HD TV has both S-Video and component hookups on the back. I wanted to see what Nintendo's Wii in S-Video looked like. When I plugged this in, the picture became oddly pixelated and looked far worse than just component alone.
A little tricky to insert into my ears, but once I got the hang of it the sound quality is very good. They are very efficient to drive from small mp3 players. Cord is too long and pretty heavy-duty. Good warranty. Recommend
I installed my first sound system using this amp. I did have some minor problems at first but i fixed em. This amp is really worth the money. I wanted cheap and good, thats what i got. and if you get the warranty you really dont need to worry.
This has been great as it makes the mp3 player feel more durable and the clip is great. Much better than the one that comes with the player. Well worth the money spent.
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.
Junk would not recommend this product to anyone, Luck would have it I was able to get a complete refund less the shipping.
I chose to buy this product from a neighbors recommendation. It proved to be a good decision on my part. Delivery was fast and am fully satisfied with the disc's. Thank you
I bought and it did not work for the first time with my HDTV. I checked out the small and poor paper that contained the instructions and product details, but nothing helped. I try to find out the 800 customer service to check out if there is anything that I could do, but there is nothing about this product, even in the Samsung website. This antenna is made by Axession, that should be a company that became part of Samsung, the Samsung website and 800 number does not know about this product, weird no.
This is my second prime after the nifty 50. It is much better constructed and is a joy to use. Indoors with a APS-C camera, it is not always usable. It shines in low light and is perfect for kids and sports. So far I have only used it to take pictures of my kids and everytime it has delivered. I am very happy with the purchase and look forward to using it for many more years.
I purchased this product for my new Canon DSLR and have been really happy with it. Not only it records data fast, it also transfer data at an incredible speed. Whether I'm reviewing the pictures on the camera, deleting and reorganizing or move/copy pics back and forth between my card and computer. The card lives up to its reputation. Of course the main reason I bought it because of the price. Plus having a $25 credit from Amazon, I only paid $5, haha, can't beat that! It's a superb buy!
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..
I received the ethernet cable and it was as described, The packaging was great and I hope it does last unlike the one I received from my cable company I received 1 year ago.
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 have what is supposed to be a far superior camera to the one you are showing and I can tell you, it is a TOTAL PIECE OF SH*T. I HATE IT. I have never hated a camera so much. I almost bit it in half tonight, I REALLY REALLY HATE IT. Resolution sucks, screen image sucks, everything about it sucks and when I bought it, I paid somewhere around $500 for it. SONY GO TO BLAZES!!!
UPDATED - 4 YEARS LATER!I still have it and I love it more than ever. There have been some problems along the way. The headphone jack died like other people mentioned. Creative Labs fixed it with no questions asked, even though it was well out of warranty.The hard drive died which usually means the end of the road for a device like this, but since the HD is just a regular notebook hard drive, I simply bought a new 80 GB hard drive, replaced the dead drive, flashed the BIOS and reloaded my music. I doubled the capacity as a result.I've needed a new battery, but that's not a problem. The later version of the driver allows me to use Windows Media Player to sync everything nicely with my PC.I hope to get at least another 3 years out of it, as long as I can keep getting new batteries or drives if they die, why would I replace it? Sure, it doesn't play movies or have anything remotely cool about it, but it's mine!------------------------------------------------------------I couldn't be happier with the performance and ease of use of the Nomad Zen Xtra. The software is simple to use to sort your existing music and rip new music. CDDB functionality allows you to automtically label new CDs and tracks.Clearly the iPod is the popular choice, so I'll go with why I think the Nomad is more practical than the iPod:*Longer battery life*The 40 Gb Nomad is about $100 LESS than the 20 Gb iPod*Windows friendly (especially if you're PC only supports USB and not firewire).*The buttons are more consistant with old school walkmans that I've been using for years (Volume control, track selection, etc.)Why the Nomad isn't the iPod (not so good reasons):*Accessories. You can't dress it up like the iPod.*The included case is functional. It's protective and has a belt clip, but it is a little awkward.*It's bigger than the iPod: noticably, if you have them next to each other. Don't get me wrong, though. It still fits easily in all my pockets.*The iPod is a pretty stable device, from what I've read. In the month that I have had my Nomad it has "hung" once. I had to remove the battery and turn it back on. Everything came back to the state it was the previous time I had turned it on. (Ironically, this happened as I am writing this review. Thus, the rating of 4 stars and not 5) I think electronic/hardware stability is pretty important cause if that goes what can you do? I have a particular concern living in a foreign country with absolutely no way to return this should it die.If you absolutley must be cool, get the iPod. If you want to save some money, buy the Nomad.
I feel like I went through all the other types of extenders prior to getting this one and after having it for a few months I still love it. Works with all my destination equipment including a Sony stereo, various DVD players and most importantly the Dish Network box. The Dish box was twitchy at best with the other extenders including those designed specifically for the those boxes. Frequently they'd pick up interference causing them to be non functional. Not so with this extender. It just works..all the time. On the sending side, I am using it with a Sony RM-VL610 Universal remote which is another product I'd recommend. This extender is well worth the extra cost over the other ones.
I just recently took advantage of my warranty and sent in my camera to be fixed--the pictures out of nowhere started getting distorted--and got it back in about a week. Hopefully the random malfunction was a rare occurrence because I love this camera. I've been using it since the summer and had no problems up until that point. It is compact, takes good photos, and easy to use. There are many nifty settings, some which are for dark settings and seems almost impossible to hold the camera still enough sometimes.Another problem is that when I'm trying to take a bunch of pictures successively, the camera gets confused and needs long breaks inbetween (not that welcomed when something exciting is going on).I personally can't hold as near as many pictures on this camera as I want without an extra memory stick (I got one for about $25, I think) and was probably only able to put around 8 high quality pictures on it without it.It also helps that I got mine for a great price: about $100 at Fry's. Overall, I feel like it's a great buy.
I received this item very quickly. It fits perfectly & $10 cheaper than ordering from local photography store. I am going to order a few more, since I tend to lose the lens cap to my camera lens.
Do yourself a favor and save your money and look else where, I wish i did. These heahphones are nothing like what the other reviewer state. They feel and look very cheap. Poor construction i would compare the thickness of the cord to dental floss. And the plastic clips that go around the ear are not sturdy meaning the ear piece that suppose to lay on the ear is wiggling all over the place. The sound quality is a joke, very faint. Whats crazy is that two headsets come in the package needless to say they were both thrown out...
I have had V.2 of this product for nearly a year, if not longer; setup was relatively easy and it had worked fabulously, in conjunction with the Linksys Notebook Card.A few weeks ago, however, the connection to the notebook card died. I thought to myself that it was the notebook card and I needed a new system anyway so I purchased a desktop with an internal (MSoft) wireless adapter. I thought I was being smart; oh how wrong I was! Now the internal adapter senses the network, but the signal strength is so low that it cannot sign on for more than a few seconds, if at all.After repeated calls to the terribly unhelpful &quot;technical support&quot; (who seemed convinced that the problem was everything BUT the router - very suspicious - and who sent me firmware that refuses to install) and a sore neck from long hold times (at least 45mins. at 12AM-3AM EST!) I am convinced that this router is a lost cause. Engineered obsolescense is understandable, but a year or less is ridiculous. I'm going to purchase a new, g-level model, but it won't be Linksys.
Thank You! This made it so much easier to wear the Nike sensor on any shoe.
and all of your noise, static, etc. problems will go away. Of course, if you are handling the mike you will still have noise problems. I use it to record live music in a dance hall environment--lots of background noise. I lay the recorder on the table, and put the mike on a mini-tripod in front of the speaker. Set the Quality to high--stereo at 44.1Khz sampling, set the mike sensitivity to LOW, and plug in an external mike--one that is on a cord and physically separate from the recorder body and NOT one that just plugs in at the jack and becomes a part of the recorder. You will get clean, clear stereo recordings with very very low background noise levels.Bill C.
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 an excellent meter, but, as with all other light meters, it's a bit pricey. However, compared with some other good meters, it's a bargain.
I wish I would have read the other reviews first. I would've saved the money.As others have said, I got a yellow envelope with a cable inside that fits my camera (with some hard pushing) but does NOTHING. NOTHING at all.Now I'm out the money and still can't charge my camera.
I should start by saying that this is a fairly old UPS (roughly 6 years old) which was handed down to me. It ran very well over it's life protecting my computer from power surges, brownouts and other electrical threats. Yesterday however, it decided to die - I believe the battery or the main power supply failed since the "surge protect" only ports still work fine. The power switch no longer works neither do the battery outlets. To make things worse, I believe the unit must've caused a surge because the HD on the imac that was connected has also died. Coincidence? Possibly, but what are the odds of both dying in the same afternoon?Conclusion: A good unit that runs well during it's life. Should be retired before failure to avoid damage to connected equipment.
Sound Quality is a ten on ten.However, there is one major drawback - the remote has very limited functions which makes u always get up and reach to the Audio system and select the song or menu on the ipod.Otherwise, the product is great overall.
I love this camera! Highly recommend it. Has a great zoom. Great picture quality.
This is the second Panasonic camera I have purchased (the first being a DMC-F1), and I am very pleased.At the $200 price point, this camera is an EXCELLENT value. I would recommend it over the TZ5K that just came out, I just don't think the improvements make up for the additional cost.This is not an ultra-portable camera, but still fits very nicely in a coat pocket, or in jeans pockets if you are wearing a relaxed fit. However, you won't find a camera with a 10x zoom that is any smaller.Many people have criticized this camera for producing a lot of noise with image stabilization on. This hasn't really been a problem for a casual photographer like myself.The zoom is wonderful, and I think you'll find yourself wondering how you lived 3x zoom cameras before this. I do.The only drawback is that I feel that the shutter could break (it looks pretty weak). I've read other reviews complaining about this, so I'm being extra careful with mine.Otherwise... great camera... pick one up today.
strengths: autofocus, easy manual modes, everything about it. weakness: ? overall: the controls and dials are very easy to learn. The autofocus is fast and accurate. i love being able to control EVERY single detail on the camera. its amazing experimenting with the shutter, aperture, depth of field, exposure, and flash. the structure is very nice. its very easy to use, even when its in manual mode. the pictures come out beautifully. i couldnt be happier with anything else.
No more ear aches!These ear buds are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. And they come with different size fittings for a perfect seal in the ear.
I love this monitor - it is tops for doing graphic art images as there is no 'wide screen' distortion. I would buy again and recommend this monitor.
I shoot with a 7D and often video. You really don't need a bigger card unless your just using it for video and even then your good. Great price and would recommend to a friend.
It's awesome. I pratically have all my folders in that drive, my computer runs quickly after I move my videos, music, pictures to the drive. The best part is that I still have left over space alot of left over space.
It's an Ethernet Cable, so it doesn't have much, but it works as it's supposed to. Also nice, theres no side rubber or plastic or anything to get in the way if its packed next to other ethernet cables on a switch or router, so it fits perfectly. Excellent.
i was excited to see this card so cheap. i am having issues transferring data from the card to the computer. i haven't been able to do it at all on my older computer and on my daughters brand new Apple it took a couple try's. not too happy with this card.
I originally bought a pair of these because of the positive reviews they received a few years ago, and was not disappointed. The sound quality was phenomenal, so good they sounded better than my Vibe Duo headphones, also made by V-Moda and much more expensive. Bass was deep and full, never going out. Mids and highs were perfectly fine for a headphone of this type, and certainly weren't tinny or harsh.Enter 2011. I lost my beloved Bass Freq headphones, so I ordered a replacement pair for myself and went ahead and ordered a 2nd pair for a friend. The sound from these headphones (both) is absolutely horrible. There is zero bass and the mids and highs are all over the place and terribly harsh and tinny. I even let my pair 'burn in' for a day before I ultimately gave up. I would think this is a defect except my friend's sound equally horrible, and other Amazon reviews tend to be saying the same thing if they are a recent review.Something happened to the Bass Freq. Either there is a bad batch out there, or they changed them for the worse. I feel like an idiot because I have recommended these to a lot of people lately, not knowing that they now sound so bad. How embarrassing.
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
Sorry Sharp, but I tried. This Zaurus SL-5500 PDA is a great idea, but it is poorly implemented and supported. The screen is great; I love the fact that is uses Linux; and the applications included with the product are just fine. **BUT** I have grown tired of the constant synching problems between my workstation and the docking station. I've tried for days to get this ...thing to work, and I'm giving up. I have read many of the postings on message boards, and I believe my frustrations are shared by many. I can't recommend this product to anyone unless they are interested in pain. Sorry, I tried. Buyer beware!!!!!
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!
This GPS is still going strong. We like it very much. The only problem we had was that sometimes it takes us on a longer route. It doesn't mention street names. It will tell you to make turns but it can be rather confusing if you're on a highway in unfamiliar territory.
This is probably one of the most available brands on the market, and one of the best values. It is now working well in my digital picture frame and camera. I did have some initial problems with formating, but after a little time i was able to access the full card. I am now pleased with it. It's just basic SD, a bit slower than some of the upper SD cards (Lexar professional, Sandisk newest generation), but heck, I got this for $25 and I'm using it a picture frame, not to shabby. It also works in my camera if needed. Check it out, good basic card.
This order went without a hitch. Very nicely handled. Rating the product itself was difficult, since I haven't used it yet.
I was looking to originally rent a screen for a conference I was going to. It would have ended up costing me $50 to rent for more than two days. I got this screen for just a little bit more. It was well worth it! It works great, light weight and easy to fold and transport. Only quips is that it's flimsy and really needs to be taken care of. I can't imagine throwing this screen around or beating it up and having it last that long. But if you take care of your stuff, then it should last you a long time. I am very happy so far and really have nothing else to complain about. It was big enough to suit my needs... although it's dumb that the screen opens further, but the rod on the back doesn't stretch that far... but at the same time, the rod extends higher than the screen can reach... But again, not anything that really makes a big deal to me. Okay, I'm done babbling...
I like my router very much! Once I got it running, it was great!I had installed one and I couldn't get out to the internet at all. Finally, after some time, customer support did an exchange and after I swapped it out, things were great. I used email support this time and response times are measured in days (typically 1 - 2 days or less).I am now attempting to set one up for a friend and am having similar problems. (I returned the first one and swapped it for a later firmware version with no change in the problem.) I am trying to use phone tech support this time for this problem. Off hours times (when I have received an answer) were in the 45 minute to 1 hour range. Peak times have been over 3.5 hours (but I haven't received a call back yet).One of my local computer store service techs stated that &quot;Once you get them running, they are great.&quot; I agree.
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.
It might have worked just great...if I didn't have XP with Service Pack 3. After searching the Skype forums (because D-Link's call center is in India, and I could barely understand the rep), I found out this only works with Service Pack 2. If you have Vista, you might be OK.I'm now searching for another adapter or will just get a USB phone.
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 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.
This is so comfortable I can't believe it. The ear buds stay put and the quality of sound is outstanding! Kudos. Highly recommend this product!
After some careful research, I bought this product and was pretty satisfied. The buttons are complicated and it isn't straightforward, but after reading the manual - I pretty much grasped it. It comes with a 90 day warranty which is great until you read the fine print. It will cost you more in shipping than it is to buy a new one. Mine worked for 120 days and then the speaker component died. Still keeps time. No sound. Imagine my dismay when I overslept after buying a new alarm clock. This is a poor choice and poorly made. Spend a few extra bucks for something else. By the way, this isn't Timex, it is a rebranded SDI technologies alarm clock.
This made my third purchase from Amazon.com and a very smooth transaction it was! Thanks guys/gals. The Epson 1200 works great right out of the box, I'm used to an HP scanner at work and feel that, personally, the Epson does a better job. A little more money for this one but the features and the scan quality are tops. My wife asked why I keep grinning the whole time I was scanning and all I could say was &quot;I'm Happy....{:~&gt; &quot;
If you don't mind burning your own mp3 cd's, this is the player for you. Its small size make it very easy to carry around and the 120 sec skip protection works very well. The day after I got it, I attached the included case to my belt and worked out in the garden for several hours without a single skip. The mini-cds hold about three albums worth of music ripped at 128Kbps. They cost less than fifty cents a piece and I like their size. They have the CM800 at Circuit City for 59.00 and I don't see how you can go wrong.When you burn your CD's just make sure you use Mode 1, although you can have the long file names. Don't do multi-session, or the disk can't be read. Burn it disk-at-once at no more than 8x. These settings work for me.
This is the second one of these Samsung MP3 players that we purchased. I bought the first one and when my husband heard how well it sounded, he wanted one for listening to music in his shop. We were looking for something with great sound, light weight, easy to operate, and would not cost a fortune as we only wanted something for listening to music while walking or working in the shop. This little MP3 player fills the bill. Was much more than expected.
The battery that came with my camera would not hold a charge any longer. I bought this and was pleased as punch to have it work! Thanks
I depend on this model of battery for my Panasonic cordless phones and I am very happy that they are available for this older model of phone.
Does just as expected, Great used working unit. Price is very reasonable, this unit replaced my 1.6 CPU now I'm more up to date and faster.
This is a piece of junk. Like others who have reviewed the same, it went out within one month. Into the garbage it goes. Money wasted.
On the package it says this will carry 720p or 1080i signal. If you have a 1080p signal this won't carry full signal.
I don't know about you folks, but I have small ears. Though the sound on these ear buds are good, I can't keep the darn things in my ear for more than 30 seconds at a time because they're too big for me, and FORGET about trying to walk and keep them in my ears. Unfortunately, this renders them completely unusable and they sit in my drawer of orphaned cords. Good idea, badly designed for size differences.
I bought this TV when it was $714 w/free shipping. For what you get, this was an awesome deal. The delay in shipping was a little frustrating. Probably due more to my impatience. It took about 2 weeks.I'm not sure if my expectations were set too high, or what, but when I finally got home & hooked it all up, I thought 'ok, good picture but what is all the HDTV fuss about?' I think I was expecting to see drastically different picture because of the HDTV. I have had a TV w/component cables connections & always used the best hookups when available. Not sure if my being accustomed to these connections lessened the improvement, but...After 1 1/2 months of using this TV, I am getting used to HDTV & this monitor, and watching regular TV on my other TV is frustrating. I have gotten used to the stubble, wrinkles & spots on actors faces, to seeing the blades of grass on the football field and all the other details that regular TV seems to not capture. The TV itself has performed very well. Good remote - lights up and includes controls for my DISHnetwork satelite receiver. I have an Xbox with component cables connected & the images are sharp as can be. I use widescreen on a few games and 480p on all that support. I don't own any 1080i or 720p games yet.I hooked up a uhf antenna to my DISHnetwork 811 receiver, so I can get all NYC digital stations. Reception is great. I was surprised at how much digital content is available.If I dropped 3 times the price on a nicer TV would I be happier? I might have a better picture, but I would have not liked paying that credit card bill.UPDATE after 3+ months(1/2/05):The TV is very solid and I am very pleased with my purchase. I just read thru some of the other reviews, and not sure what is going on. I have not had any problems. My picture quality on local over the air HD or Dishnetwork HD is wonderful. Maybe I am just not as demanding - I am just a regular consumer not some AV-phile - or maybe the bad reviewers got lemons. Whatever the case, I continue to rate this at 5 stars. Hope it helps.Overall, I have been very satisfied with this TV.
Product does not feature route recalculation. Lets say you are driving and there is an accident in the road ahead you are forced off route, the product does NOT recalculate a new route it just alerts you "OFF ROUTE" and will not stop saying "Off Route" until you stumble your way back on the trail!Also the map pack is extremely hard to pick out your maps, you MUST select stuff on a county by county basis, rather than a state wide map or a region wide map.
This is my first Mac, And I love it. It took about 30 mins. To learn everything about it, I've been a Windows man ever since I was 12. But Mac OS-X is not hard to learn at all and has some nice features too. It may only be a G3 800MHz but it runs faster than my 2.4GHz destop. I will definitly be buying another Mac sometime this year, Probably a desktop. It is worth the $500 hands down.
This card froze my computer when I tried to remove it, when the system went into hibernation mode, and when I tried to shut down. I installed the newest driver available. I could not install the firmware from Linksys's website, as that froze my computer.Linksys's support came to the conclusion that the PCMCIA slots in my notebook are bad (both of them). Toshiba blames Linksys for the problem.The final analysis: Don't buy this card for a Toshiba laptop! If you don't believe me look at Toshiba's online service forum and do a search for WPC11. Many people have had the same problem. Linksys and Toshiba products don't work well together.
Here is what i have experienced with this battery , which i bought as a spare for my Lumix FZ-35:1. It fits perfectly in the camera2. It seems to last as long or longer / take more pictures than the original Panasonic battery3. It charges just fine in the charger that came with the camera4. It is reasonably pricedPanasonic used a lot of scary statements in the manual to discouragefolks from buying any but the official Panasonic replacement battery.But, i am here to tell you that it is all unfounded !i hope this information is helpful to someone out there.
Wonderful Bokeh...Not all pictures are sharp at F1.8But stop down is ok..Bokeh is creamy and nice..Expect long working distance from subject.
I found an Intech Beta Ti golf ball during a round I was playing a couple of years ago and decided to try it off the next tee. It was my longest drive of the day and I've been playing this ball ever since. I have a 14 handicap but don't really notice any appreciable difference in the performance of this ball vs. the much more expensive "premium" balls like Titleist, Nike or Callaway. Try 'em, you'll like 'em.Update February 2009: I'm still using this ball and continue to believe it's the best bargain in golf. Yes, they are softer and less durable than other balls but at the price they can't be beat. I've used other balls including Titleist, Callaway and Nike and can't really see much difference in performance. I'm a 15-handicap golfer but I've let my low handicap buddies try this ball and they are amazed by its distance, accuracy and trajectory. Like I said 2 years ago, "Try 'em, you'll like 'em."
After almost a year of research I picked this camera as the one I wanted. I am not disapointed. I am able to take hand held pix at 15X (the extended zone) and they come out very nice. I have taken pix at 60X on a tripod and they are amazing. This camera does so much more than it says in the write up.The only thing I miss in this camera is a view finder. It would make taking tele pix much easier.
I bought this cable for my x box 360 which is in my other room.Before I received it, I had my doubts since it was so cheap.However once I plugged it into my x box, I was very happy with the performance.I would highly recommend this cable.
The idea of having access to my computer music collection anywhere in the house was very appealing. In my case, &quot;anywhere&quot; was the bedroom. With no LAN connection in the bedroom, wireless was perfect. Unfortunately, the Blaster must be connected to the computer acting as server by a usb cable (supplied). During configuration, the Blaster console software searches for wireless networks. This means the server must be in range of a wireless access point. In my case the bedroom has wireless access but the server's wireless access is marginal. (I don't normally need wireless access at the server - I have a wired connection there!) This is inconvenient, but temporarily moving the Access Point got the thing setup initially. Unfortunately, the Blaster managed to &quot;forget&quot; its configuration settings several times over the 5 weeks I used it, requiring moving the thing back to the server, moving the access point and reconfig. For what ever reason, I couldn't even reconfigure this last time. Now it may well be that my problem was compounded be weak wireless access in the bedroom (my wireless laptop reports weak access - but it does work). If the Blaster didn't work, I could understand it. I don't understand it forgetting its settings and the subsequent requirement to reconfigure.I really wanted this to work. It almost did but in the end I returned it.BTW, while the interface was not zippy, I found it adequate for the playlists I used (about 100 songs out of a 3000 song library, YMMV). I also found it very convenient to have the entire user interface on the remote's LCD. Bottom line: if you want this gadget, realize that you are an &quot;early adopter&quot; and you may have some problems. In the end, if it works for you - great; if not, you too may be returning a Great Concept with a flawed implementation.
we use a lot double-sided printing on several HL6050Ds,that make I could not agree with 2 other reviews completely.If you used more on double-sided printing, you will find its fuser unit would getting overheat.in this situation, paper might jam inside the machine or damage on your document. choose this one if you'd print them in single side mode.
I purchased this remote extender with three extra ir eyes for my A/V equipment which sits in a custom cabinet with a solid door. I installed the extender in 2 min and tried it with the cabinet door closed and it worked perfectly with my cable box, a/v receiver and dvd player WITHOUT THE IR EYES. The IR I guess bounces inside the cabinet and is strong enough to work with all my equipment. You will need extra RF Transmitter batteries for multiple remotes. I purchased a second one for my master bedroom and now can hide the cable box in a lower cabinet. 2 friends have already purchased one for their houses. highly recommend!
I always had a Farberware 12 cup coffee maker and I do not know what possessed me to try this Presto - it is horrible. You find absolute mud at the bottom of the pot whether or not you use a filter - which is not mentioned in the details on the purchase screen. You find a few complementary filters come with the pot along with a suggestion of how you can purchase further filters on line or in the supermarket. Filters or not - complete mud at the bottom of the pot. With Farberware practically none. The coffe always tastes great unlike the Presto where the coffe tastes metallic. I made purchase based on customer rating found on Amazon. Sorry I did that. I should have just stuck with what I know is the best. I blame the lower ratings on Faberware based on price. The Farberware is more money - but the whole feel of the pot and the resulting coffee it provides is WELL WORTH THE ADDITIONAL COST. Since I already used the Presto, it will be going to the Salvation Army as a donation. Already ordered another Farberware 12 cup percolator and can't wait to get it.
Don't really know how to review a USB cable, but I got what I wanted at a price I could live with.
Since my car does not have a cassette (or ipod/MP3 plug), a product such as this is the only way I can listen to the ipod on the go. I have tried similar products previously and was not pleased with the results (excessive static, cutting in and out). Regardless, and with skepticism, I decided to take a chance on the iLuv. Results follow.PROS:- KEY POINT: You MUST find the right frequency. Do not try to just guess, you will get poor results. Go to "radio-locator.com" to find the lowest-used frequency in your area. Once I did this the sound quality was great.- I'm using mainly with a 2nd Gen Touch - perfect fit. Also works well with the new Nano.- 2 presets on the module so you can have a backup frequency to use if needed (my primary frequency works well, but good to have a backup just in case)- Charges the ipod well/fast- Easy to adjust (tilt and swivel). This is key because you're limited to placing this wherever your outlet is located...in my case it's way too close to the stick.CONS:- A little sensitive to bumps in the road. I've had a few times where it cuts off if the road is a little rough. This seems to be more of an issue with the Touch vs. the Nano (since the Touch is more "top heavy" when seated in the iLuv).- Would be great if it could "auto-find" the best frequency. If you're driving any distance this would be a big plus (once you're out of your home area, you'll likely have to search for new frequencies)- A little light static between songs - although not noticable when the music is playing.All in all, a very good product...works better than I expected, and the price was reasonable.Notes: using this in a BMW330ci with manual transmission. Power outlet location not ideal as mentioned above - a little in the way of the climate control and power top controls, and when you shift into reverse - but you adapt! But this is an issue with the car, not the iLuv.
I actually bought 2 Royal cash registers directly from Ace Depot, not through Amazon. They not only do they have the worst customer service I have ever dealt with, but they are crooks. I purchased, what I thought, was 2 new registers. They turned out to be refurbished ones when they arrived a couple of weeks late. The main page with all the registers showing did not list it as refurbished; when you click on the item and bring up all the specs, it tells you that it is refurbished. So, I guess it is partially my fault for not paying attention to all the details. However, many registers on the main page were listed as refurbished; mine was not. They said there was nothing they could do for me. I was in such as rush to get my business open, and tired of dealing with them, I just decided to keep the refurbished registers. Well, I plug them in to start using them, and one of them is already defective. Some error code was showing, and I couldn't use the register at all. Spoke with customer service, and they told me to contact Royal to troubleshoot. Once Royal confirms it is defective, Ace Depot will allow me to exchange it out. I call Royal, Royal confirms it is defective, and I let Ace Depot know. They tell me that they will send me another refurbished register, but will have to charge me for it. And once they receive the defective one, they will credit my card. We do this, and I never get the credit. Customer service tells me it usually takes over a week after they receive the defective item, to issue me the credit. Well, during this time, the other register I purchased originally went bad as well. Same error code popped up. Thank god I got the replacement register before this occurred; otherwise, I would've been unable to run my business. We go through the entire process again, and I get charged again for the replacement. I let them know that I still didn't receive a credit for the first defective register. She said that they'll just issue it when the second one comes in, b/c it'll be easier for them to issue one credit rather than two. I said "no," and that I needed the first credit immediately. I was running a start-up biz, and things were tight. It was only $100, but I needed every cent. She said that she would get approval from her manager, and that they would issue me the credit. It never happened. I called and asked what was going on, and they said that they were still waiting on the registers to be inspected or something along those lines. At that point, they would issue me the credit. Well, it's be well over a month since I sent back the second defective register, and I still didn't receive a credit for either one. So, I ended up paying 4 times for 2 refurbished registers. Both of the replacements are working ok so far, but who knows how long that will last. I contacted American Express to dispute those charges for the replacements. AMEX is usually pretty good about fighting for the clients, so hopefully, they don't pay Ace Depot. They are crooks, and I will never use them again.
I'm not really a connoisseur of Mp3 players so I speak not from experience. So now that you've been warned, let me say that the Samsung 2GB is a great product (so far). I've had it for about 2 months now and so far so good. I've read all the other reviews on this product before I purchased it and decided that this was one (of a few) where the pros outweighed the cons. Have I experienced any lockups? Yes. One to be exact. But with the press of a button (well, you hold down 2 buttons really) it resets and you don't lose your songs or your playlists...cool. I also saw one review that stated that it was (almost) impossible to add just one song to your existing playlist (which I thought sucked but I bought it anyway) but I found this not only to be untrue but also quite easy. Of course I don't know anything about the person who wrote this review... if it were a un-tech savvy elderly person who's grandchildren bought him/her the MP3 player so he/she could enjoy their favorite bandstand music while in the park, then that review might make sense (Jeez that was snide and I apologize for it). You simply add the new song to the playlist and then hit "transfer to portable device". Samsung's program then asks you "what songs do you wish to overwrite in this playlist" (I don't know why it asks this, it just does) you simply click on "uncheck all" since there's no reason to spend the time re-downloading the songs that are already ON the MP3 player and hit "continue." It will just download the one song and BAM you're done. Another cool feature is that you can listen to and record FM radio (also voice). So I can save up some of my favorite morning shows while I sleep and save them for later like when I'm stuck in a long line (yeah, it's a nerdy thing to do but it's a lifesaver when you're bored outta your skull.)
After all the review reading and research.I purchased this for my wife.She is far from a techie guru. I was pleased with Amazons quick shipping and Garmins quality. You could pay more but this dose the trick.Easy to use, very visible 4.3" screen and finds location with out any delay.
Some of the complaints concerning this item are valid, but it is clear to me that others did not do their research!Check the resistance of your speakers. This amp is designed to operate at 8 ohms. 100 watts of power is only 100 watts of power with the right speaker set. and by the way... you must times the watts by ten to raise the volume 10 dBs, so the difference in volume from 35 watts to 100 watts is only a few dBs.And don't run your speakers in parallel (through the same inputs), this will cause too much current to run through your speakers and overload the amp.
I enjoy this system but, It should have been made a little better.The wedge that the Ipod inserts to is stable and should be.This is my second speaker and the second one seems to be better then the first one.The first one I believe moved a bit and lost connection with the Ipod so the pod wouldn't play.Be careful not to hit or move the Ipod when its connected to the speaker system. Other then that the sound is very good and battery life is decent. I recommend this to a friend.
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.
There are a million different photos you can take with this lens just by moving it slightly one way or the other. This lens has provided hours of enjoyment for me and has rewarded me with interesting shots.For 100 dollars this lens is well worth the price. You can achieve focal and blur effects that you don't get with standard lens'. This is not by any means a walk around lens this is just a very cool special effects lens.It will take a v few minutes to get used to adjusting the lens with your left hand and then keep your hand on the lens to keep the focal point in place. The lens has a firm springy action to the there is always tension against the fingers you are using to hold to focal point. The normal focal point for the lens is about 2 feet in front of the lens. You adjust the focal point nearer then 2 feet by pushing the lens out away from the camera body. If you focal point is farther then 2 feet then you pull the lens back towards the body of the camera. Aperture changing is problematic us have to use this little pry tool to remove the aperture ring to install another one. It comes with 3 aperture rings f2.8, f4.0, f5.6 and f8.0.If your making the choice between this and the lensbaby 2 or the lensbaby 3 i don't know that either of those lens' offer that much more the the Lensbaby original to warrant paying that much more money.In summery don't let the fact that this lens is only 100 dollars scare you away from buying it because you think it might be cheap. It is sturdy and will produce some amazingly wonderful and unique shots.
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.
I get up early so I listen to my Ipod while shaving, etc. in the morning so as not to wake up everyone with a radio. This is the best design I've found for not getting in the way while shaving. I agree with the reviewers who complained about the durability, but at this price I don't mind needing to replace it a time or two a year. The sound is also much better than other headphones I have had in this price range.
I have found this item to be tremendously useful to me since deciding to use a widescreen hi-def television as my computer monitor. I don't find that the keyboard or mouse use excessive amounts of battery power, although I would use a conventional setup to do serious time-consuming work at the computer. It is possible to keep the older keyboard and mouse connected. What this does do quite well is allow me to take a seat across the room from the monitor and type into applications like Word or to access screens using the mouse. Both keyboard and mouse require a wake-up after a period of non-usage, but that requires no more than a tap on the keyboard or mouse button. Only drawback is installing Service Pack 1, which is required, and huge, and didn't come with my edition of Windows XP. Otherwise, faultless, and very attractive.
This product is nice and stylish and fits our purpose. In the evening it lights up the keyboard nicely and you can move it around easily to meet your needs. We leave it on all the time.
I bought this product a few months ago because the earbuds with my mp3 player sucked as usual. I was looking for comfort and noise reduction primarily because I use them while on the treadmill. I have not been disappointed with these earbuds. I was suprised to find that I needed the smallest ear adapter, I guess I thought I would need a larger one. You should try them all when you first purchase to make sure which pair fits you best. I didn't give these a five because there have been times that they have gotten loose on me, but I think it's primarily when I am jogging and bounce around. They are quite comfortable, and the quality of sound is pretty good, so they met my expectations.
I bought this rear view camera to be used on my Pioneer Car AVHP4000DVD Double Din AV Multimedia Receiver that I have on my Lancer 2008.The camera images look GREAT, it also has infrared sensors for an AMAZING night vision, you don't even need your reverse lights to be turned on to see in complete darkeness, I can ASSURE you that.It is waterproof, and this feature I did test it already, since it rains a lot in my country and haven't had a single problem with the camera.UPDATE: 2 years later, this low budget camera is still working great. The only thing I've noticed is that when the camera gets too much sun light, the image may get a little red/pink and I guess is because of the IR sensors. Once it cools down, the image is displayed correctly. Anyway, couldn't ask a $20-$40 camera to be ultra high quality so I'm still glad with the purchase. If anyone else had problems with "water", you surely got a deffective product, I take my car to the carwash every week (they wash it with high pressure water) and it rains a lot in here, not a single problem with water so far.
I hate digital camera as I am clueless on how to use them, but loved my old 33 mm. camera, so I bought this one. So far, so good, but I have not as yet developed any pictures...
I purchased this and theMelnor 3015 6-Cycle Electronic AquaTimer Digital Hose Timer. Both of them worked great for a few months. The two zone control is just what I needed. Unfortunately, both units stopped completely turning off when they were scheduled to. Water would leak out into the hose, which is great for my plants, but not for my water bill.
I first bought this router for 10$ brand new, and quickly found out why! After a few weeks of hell with this thing, i realized that its all about Firmware Version: 1.50.13If you get the firmware version, you cant go wrong. I DO hafto power-cycle it like every 3 weeks or so(which could be unacceptable to some folks.) This is not a major problem for me, afterall.. it was only 10$.I have been using this for about 2 years now and i've never attempted to update the firmware since 1.50.13 was installed.
This is without a doubt the best portable media player. I have had others without the clamshell design where the screens got scratched. And with kids doing most of the watching and handling this will happen about 100% of the time. With the Tavi the picture and the sound quality are fantastic. The kids have sat spellbound for a 3 hr car trip watching a movie in the backseats. The downloading of the movies into the Tavi is straightforward and easy with the preloaded software. The Tavi is the best in class.
The K60 is an excellent printer, fast, clean and quiet. Its fax features are excellent, with the 14.4 kbs fax-modem allowing for 6 seconds per page faxing. The scanning clarity and speed is among the best of any sheetfed unit I've seen, and copying with and without enlargement is also pretty darned amazing at this price. However, what really makes the whole pkg so nice is the software that runs quietly in the background and only pops up when needed. When it makes its appearance, it really simplifies whatever task you're working on and obviates the need for any kind of manual. (A slightly faster printer with 3 seconds per page faxing is available as the model K80)
This is a very good air cooler, probably the best solution you can get without going liquid.To make things even better, I suggest you use Artic Silver thermal paste. Zalman's is good, but Artic Silver is better.
This unit produces rich, room filling sound. The full range from bass to treble is accurate and smooth. It is amazing how much sound this compact unit produces.
I received this item in 2 days from ordering using free shipping. I love amazon's service and I love this camera. Amazon offered the best price compare to everywhere else. This is a great camera, it takes good picture. The only negatives I have about this camera is that the picture doesn't appear to great at night, no wide angle lens. Other than that, the camera is fun to play with and great for its price.
I've been using this new 20" wide LCD for about two weeks, and it's great. This is an awesome monitor. It's much better than my old Viewsonic VP191s for playing games, reading text, etc and the VP191s was a really high quality monitor of the previous generation of LCD monitors. Playing games and watching movies is significantly clearer than my previous monitor. This is an excellent gaming or movie monitor.From what i've read, I believe this is a P-MVA panel technology LCD monitor. If you read articles about P-MVA, IPS, TN, etc it may help you decide whether this monitor is right for you because each type of panel technology has drawbacks. Although they say MVA panels are supposed to be the slowest of the types, this monitor is extremely fast and I don't notice any ghosting or blurring when playing games or watching video. I believe the newer generation monitors are using technologies (P-MVA, S-IPS) that narrow the gaps between the technologies especially LCD response times.There's a tiny amount of blacklight bleed from the bottom left and bottom right corners, but it's only a small amount and only with the lights turned off and with a pure black image on the screen. I've been playing Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and I don't notice any backlight bleeding while playing even with dark scenes and the lights turned off.There were no dead or always-on pixels that I could find (compared to the VP191s which was an excellent monitor but still had about 3 or 4). I viewed the monitor from all different angles using several different colors (R,G,B, black and white).I haven't used the built-in speakers, and I probably don't plan to. The speakers in LCDs are only meant to add very basic sound playing capabilities so that you don't need to have speakers separately.The buttons are great, much easier to work with than my previous LCD monitor.The high contrast ratio is great and the monitor is bright.The monitor's native resolution is 1680x1050. This monitor displays a warning whenever you are not in the native dimensions which is a nice idea. You can disable the warning message so that it no longer shows up if you tend to work in other resolutions a lot. It seems like when working in non-native resolutions that it displays better than my previous LCD, but I haven't had much experience. Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, Half-Life 2, World of Warcraft, and EverQuest II all support the 1680x1050 resolution.Possible Cons:The screen looks great, although the bezel is wider than my previous LCD which had a very slim edge/border. The bezel is about 1" thick all the way around the screen edge. The bottom of the monitor bezel has an extra half inch for 3/4 the panel width for whatever reason.Some other new LCD monitors that I have seen have Picture in Picture capability, so it's too bad this one doesn't but I'm not sure I would have used it anyways.The monitor doesn't have a USB hub. It would have been nice to have a USB hub built into the monitor.The stand does not adjust height, although the stand can be removed and the monitor can be wall mounted. It is a fixed stand, but allows the monitor to lean forward or back to adjust the vertical viewing angle moderately.The stand permanently holds the monitor 4 inches above the desk/table. The actual LCD viewable screen will begin approximately 6 inches above the desk/table.My previous LCD was great and allowed you full height adjustment including lowering the LCD all the way down onto the desk, which is where your monitor really should be. It also allowed you to flip the monitor sideways. This ViewSonic VX2025WM monitor does neither.Of all the things I might want to deduct points for, only the lack of an adjustable stand bothers me. I might pickup a "Neo-Flex LCD Stand" from Amazon to see if it is a good replacement for the stand on this monitor.ADDED INFO: I am using the DVI input for this monitor.UPDATE - I purchased the Ergotron Neo-Flex LCD Stand ( 33-288-CBL ) and it's an excellent LCD monitor stand when combined with this VW2025WM. It's a great stand and will allow you to lower the height of this LCD all the way onto the desk surface (which is how I like it. The top edge of a monitor should be about 1" to 2" below your own eye level for better ergonomics / less neck strain) or much higher above the desk. The stand allows tilt forward/backwards and even 180 tilt for vertical viewing. I recommend buying the Ergotron Neo-Flex stand if you need a flexible monitor stand rather than the fixed stand that comes with this LCD. The stand is available for purchase here on Amazon.com
As a former high-end television salesperson, I must say if you are interested in picture quality (blacker blacks, whiter whites, a sharp picture, bright picture from all angles) This is your television. Let me start by pointing out a couple obvious negatives.(1) This t.v. is a monster, two adults at a minimum to carry, this cat is H...E..A..V...Y.(2) This T.V. is NOT light.There are good reasons why Circuit City / Best Buy / Local T.V. Dealers, do not place this television next to more expensive DLP, LCD and Plasma televisions--with a real H.D. signals being pumped in the back. It is one thing for a television to show a pre-recorded channel over and over, it is quite another to take an "o.k." source and make it look great. That is what this t.v. did with my DVD's--my Star Wars III looked like it was in HD, but it wasn't. The same DVD on my old television looked adequate, my wife's comment upon first seeing C-3PO's crisp gold ..."that's blinding!"I would recommend this television to anyone not looking to hang the t.v. or save a lot of space (depth wise), but wants the best picture available.
I'm using this router along with the Linksys WPC11 Wireless network card on two computers. This setup is purely for internet access. The software &amp; hardware installation was simple and the signal strength appears adequate (install the utility software that comes with the wireless card).The big help came when I discovered my broadband provider (Roadrunner) used MAC Addresses. Roadrunner as a policy will not register additional MAC Addresses. Fortunately, this Router comes with MAC Address cloning. I entered the Cable Modem MAC Address onto the cloning configuration page, reset the router (a little button in the back and is a necessary step [I found this out the hard way]), powered everything down and back up and I was in business.
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 (foolishly) purchased this filter to place upon a Tokina 12 - 24 mm Nikon lens, exactly the same as Gatorvalenz, because I was too carried away with the 'buy me too....' approach engendered (and desired) by Amazon. That's fine, my mistake. It cost an additional USD 30 to buy a filter that would work effectively with the Tokina lens. As a side note (almost...) this filter comes with the WORST packaging I have ever seen. Fine if you buy from the store, but not so great (for me...) when the filter traverses 10 time zones via Fedex/UPS/Other Carrier of Your Choice. Luckily (and this was probably pure luck...) the filter was OK - but useless for the intended use!
I wish I had found this years ago. My iQue came with a sandbag mount that slid all over the place. This works great, and I could not be happier.
I love my new camera . It is good 4 a persone just getting into photography . If you want 2 buy this camera i recomend you go to a camera store and look at it in persone .
My Bass Freq earbuds sounded great. For about 2 weeks. Then the sound in the right earbud went out almost completely, while the left one sounded normal. I submitted a warranty claim to V-Moda and paid $7 to ship the earbuds back. My replacement pair worked great too, for about 2 weeks. Then the sound in the right earbud went out almost completely, while the left one sounded normal. Frustrated, I submitted yet another warranty claim to V-Moda, paid another $7 shipping, and got a second replacement pair. I've had them for about 2 months, treating them very gingerly. Well, last week the sound in the right earbud went out almost completely, while the left one sounds normal. If I return these to V-Moda I will have paid more in shipping than I did for the earbuds to begin with. Obviously there is a flaw in these earbuds. Two times on the same side could easily be a coincidence, and three still could too - but I doubt it.If yours don't break, then you have a great-sounding set of earbuds that didn't cost very much. But be warned, you may be getting what you pay for: about two week's worth of great-sounding music.
I needed more space for my Asus eeePC netbook to store videos for watching while traveling.I filled this card with HQ videos in H.264 DVD quality format. Average file size 400mb, and they played and worked flawlessly.Card is true Class 6+.
It's not the mic that comes with the game when you purchase it from the store, so I was a bit leery. But it has offered myself, my friends, and my family hours of countless fun. Thanks so much!
My preference is to buy printer ink before I need it so that when a cartridge goes dry, a replacement is ready. Unfortunately I didn't have a replacement on hand recently so had to buy one at Office Depot for 22 dollars. Then so as not to run out again, I bought this two cartridge set from Amazon for 27 dollars, a great buy compared to what I paid for one ink cartridge at Office Depot.Occasionally I use generic black ink from Databazaar with (so far) no ill effects. On text one won't notice much of a difference if any compared to OME, and on photos there might be a slight difference in sharpness and contrast. The main difference I've experienced is that the nonCanon ink cartridges have a noticeable shorter life. These cartridges are used in my Canon MP 970 printer with excellent results.I'd certainly buy these inks from Amazon again. The price is good and the inks arrived within several days of ordering using Amazon prime.
Product was received on time and I got what I paid for. Good purchase experience. Would refer to others.
Great price for this item. Works well with my wife's canon digital EOS camera.
This unit is easy to set up. The instructions are straight forward. The scanning and image editing software that is included is OK for most tasks and easy to use. The printed output is very good. However, HP really should have included a USB cable.
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 is the second pair of Midlan radios we own, and they are just OK. By saving a few dollars on this pair you loose several things, specifically the privacy of other versions such as the GXT650 that we own. For the extra money, I would recommend them.
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).
In the past I have had neoprene straps for my 35mm cameras that cost much more. They were "brand named" and did not have the features that this strap has.Obviously, since they were for a 35mm they did not have the card pouch, this strap has two. I use one to store the blackout eye peace that came with my Sony, the other for a spare card.What I find is the best feature is the quick release tabs. What a pleasure to be able to quickly get the strap out of the way.I have found this strap very comfortable, much more so than the woven strap that comes with new cameras. Additionally, I am not constantly adjusting the strap to the correct position. I rated this Tamrac strap 5 stars because I don't know what more you could expect from this piece of equipment.
After purchasing this television in late 2005, we've had to replace the lamp (bulb) three times! The second lamp (bulb) we purchased in December 2007 lasted for less than 90 days after it was installed! At $250 - $300 a each, this is adding a lot to the cost of ownership. March 6, 2008, when I went to the Toshiba website I found Toshiba added a two year extended warranty to the lamp; however, when I called Toshiba customer service I was told that the exteneded warranty was only for the ORIGINAL lamp. Since I am on my THIRD lamp it doesn't apply to me. Please don't take my word for it, read other reviews from Toshiba DLP owners who are having the same or similar problems BEFORE you buy! Buyer beware.
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.
B+W makes great filters. I have them for all of my Nikon lenses. I strongly recommend using these to protect you valuable lenses.
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.
I bought these head phones a couple years ago. They have failed on me 3 times in all. The part that failed was the mini jack that you plug into your player (mp3/cd/etc). While Shure honored their warranty, they never did anything about the fact that their product kept failing at the same place twice.Iver all i didnt like the fact that the headphones were too big and heavy. The 3 different sizes ear fittings offered by Shure didnt fit my ear (my ears are smaller then the Shure avg).Would I buy them again? Nope, in general I'm staying away from this brand.
BEST TURNTABLE I HAVE OWNED IN OVER 30 YEARS IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT GETTING BACK IN TO YOUR OLD VINYL THIS IS THE ONE!! TEAM THIS BABY UP WITH AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-120E/T PHONO CARTRIGE AND CHECK OUT THE GREAT QUALITY.FREQUENCY RANGE IS AWESOME! PUT THIS TURNTABLE ANYWHERE IN THE ROOM. PLAY MUSIC AS LOUD AS YOU WANT. NO HOWL NO FEEDBACK NO HUM. TRACKS PERFECT. TECHNICS YOU ARE THE BEST. JEM SR. N.Y.C.
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 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.
Combining wireless and a 4 port switch - this product is best of its class. Setup is extremely simple - but the unit still manages to be feature rich.Even if you are not interested in sharing your DSL/Cable connection to multiple computers - this guy is still a must have. Your PC will basically be protected (in a firewall-esque way) due to the NATing. If you have some goofy PPPoE or other ... client that has to be installed on your PC - using the Linksys is a great way to free yourself from that as well. The router will authenticate you and handle the "dail-up" peice.
Uninspired, bulky, and inelegant personal media center (PMC).PMC = Perfectly Mediocre Cr@pPMC = Performs Miserably CompletelyPMC = Petty Market CapturePMC = Probably Microsoft's Coffin
Very nice set of earphones, and some of the most comfortable ones I've worn. I've used the black flexible rubber set of earphones over a nearly 10-hour airplane flight from Rhode Island to California, and they were great at keeping out the airplane noise and the screams of toddlers.The volume controls are bulky, however, and the wires are rather thick. And, the volume controls are nearly useless since the dial is way too sensitive, so I taped over it so I don't accidentally bump up the volume. But I don't find them as big of a hindrance.
Purchased 2 of these photoframes, one to keep and 1 as a gift. The one I kept was first loaded from a SD card, and since there's no remote control for the frame, fumble with the buttons on the back to get the pictures installed. Next I tried to load via a PC and that's where the real problems began. Getting rid of a default folder proved impossible, error messages for corrupt files or full memory became the norm no matter where I tried to load pictures. The best I could do was 14 jpegs via the PC. The Phillips software is very primitive, not user friendly and basically useless. The documentation is also deficient for average users (like me)! For the price, a terrible deal. Returned mine. (Haven't heard about the gift. Afraid to ask!)
I've gone through a lot of grommets... this is certainly an extremely well made grommet. The plastic is heavy and the insert spins with positive stops and snaps in solidly. Unfortunately, what I received is slightly different then what's pictured. Most notably is a smaller opening for wires, which is just a bit too small for what I need. Otherwise, it's a great piece.
Unknown brand was received, not C2G. There are no actual markings on the cable itself to indicate contents, however the cable is noticeably thinner than the real C2G cables purchased directly from Amazon on the same day.It isn't worth the effort to send back, nor use this mystery cable. And other than to say "avoid choosing Amamax for your C2G purchases", its not worth writing another word for this review.
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.
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.
I had been checking out this camera for quite a while, comparing to other camera's. I ordered it from 17th Street photo on a Sunday, regular shipping, and was shocked to receive it on Tuesday! Talk about fast! I was psyched because I was able to use it the following weekend at my cousin's wedding. This camera is great. It looks complicated, but it isn't. I've had other Olympus camera's and love this one. Its lighter than I thought and comfortable to hold. I was worried about action shots, but love the multi picture option, which doesn't let me miss a thing. The only thing that I don't like is when I am taking pictures at my son's soccer games, and it is very sunny, the screen is hard to see. I didn't have this with my old Olympus infinity digital.
Looking around Amazon this was the only power adapter that listed a 5.5 mm x 1.7 mm connector. The fit is perfect, this adapter is almost exactly like the original. The connector is L shaped and the power cord is 3 pin. The only real difference is in the length. This one is around 8' long and the original is around 12'. I can live with the difference in length, especially for the price. The only thing I could find locally was at Best Buy. They had a universal adapter for $60+ tax, so, I turned to Amazon like usual and wasn't disappointed.
Very very low bass, kills the whole song. Low end frequencies sound fine but bass needs to be much better.
Neither the flash mechanism nor the battery compartment have broken...they are fine.I am not a pro...but I will say it takes a good clear picture if you bother to learn a bit about it and photography itself. It does have problems in lower lighting, but overall I love the reliability, and I use it to photograph my artwork for print sales and for slides.So there you have it. It's good enough to trust my income with.But nothing is going to do ALL the work for you...at least not if you want to pay a reasonable amount of money. Be willing to learn a bit about how cameras work in general and about lighting and composition and color.
One you download the instructions the unit works great. Wish there was a faster way of uploading movies. Takes time but once there they are great. The photo and music are some of the best I have used.
I do love this charger, it is simple and VERY effective. It charges the batteries perfectly and gives me supreme confidence that my batteries will be at the fullest potential when they come off.
I like the idea - I like how compact it is. But you've got to be standing in front of the camera to use it. The range is not great either. I had to read all of what it actually did online, because mine arrived broken. Disappointed.
The quality of linksys is good and the price is affordable. Don't install it by its CDs. Just unplug the modem and router and connect them well to the pc. Power on modem first then plug router. You'll find it's easy to access to internet. If you want to change some settings of linksys, open your IE and enter 192.168.1.1 in address bar. The original user name is blank and password is "admin". If you want to reset your router, press the bottom behind it. Have a nice try with this amazing product!
Thanks to the positive reviews here on Amazon, I bought this product and its great. The most important feature was that the backlight can be turned up or down or completely off, which was great for me since I am very sensitive to light when I sleep. The alarm can be set to wake up with music from your iPOD (I have a 2nd generation Nano), which goes to the last song you were listening to (so I typically will set it at night). It comes with adapters for the various other kinds of iPODs also. It has two alarms, and I am still not clear on how to turn them off and on (I just keep clicking the alarm button until I get the desired alarms on). It has a snooze button too, but I don't use it. The sound quality is good enough for me and the handy remote makes it easy to control as a mini stereo system.
The board works great. I have a 3.0GHZ P4HT installed on this with 3GB of DDR2 Ram and Windows 7 Pro installed. runs smoothly. No issues what so ever. I just wish it had onboard video. it's not a big deal, I use this as a office PC anyway.I mainly bought this board because it was the cheapest mobo I could find for LGA775 Processor. I am glad I purchased this Item.
This camera is so fast, even using flash! Great quality pics as well. You'll need to upgrade your memory card if you're gonna take alot of quality pics and videos. So small!
This has broken down all barriers in mp3/cd audio! I think that this is great and fun to have. It is a little bit more $, but there are so many extras; like easy navigation (espically with the arrows), text-lcd screen, programmable tracks, and many other things!!! Up to 20 hours of music on a single cd is unbelievable! With a 15 hour battery life, you cannot beat this MP3/CD player. (plays mp3, wma, and cd-audio files) This is definatly the best MP3/CD player out there!!!
This little spaceship worked GREAT for a couple of months, and then stopped completely and wouldn't work on any of the channels, no matter how we positioned the device and the infrared. Somehow it came to us that it did work while one of us stood in front of the infrared, so we began placing a variety of objects in front of it (barstools, tray tables, boxes)--maybe to bounce the signal off???? Anyway, sometimes one item makes it work, sometimes another, but in the end the little bugger always ends up working perfectly if we place the object it wants that day in front of it. Silly solution, I know, but we're happy to oblige for the enormous convenience of operating our satellite receiver from two stories above.
I have had this for 2 years batteries and the charger still work like a charm. great use for me.
Even though I'm in my twenties and this is a teen book, I still loved it! Lulu is an adorable, funny, cute character that really keeps this story moving along. I won't tell you what the story is about because every review here has it. I will tell you that Bennett Madison is a great author! He knows how to write and I hope he continues to do so. (...) he says there will be a sequal called 'Lulu Dark and the Summer of the Fox'. I hope it comes out soon! I do think this should be a whole series of little adventures and mysteries.
I just got my Memorex DVD Burner and burnt my first DVD which took about 50-55 minutes. Not bad compared to what I have heard for some people.1)The burner is sleek, stable, and nicely built.2)It gives you step by step instructions on how to set it up, which is especially helpful if you are not computer savvy.3)If you open the NeroSmart Start, it's a user-friendly interface that helps you fine exactly what you want to do.HOWEVER there are a few things I dislike about the DVD burner, nothing major however.1)The tray seemed a tad wobbly.2)The software is a trial, it is really nice software but it's only a trail version and It costs $60 to get the full program, kind of upsetting...So far I think this is a great investment and I am very happy with it. As an added bonus, I got free shipping from Amazon, and it arrived on the first day during the 'Estimated Time of Arrival'.
The backpack is spacious and has a nice section for carrying the larger laptops. It made a great gift. It was a great value for the price.
Just bought this printer (...)(. (...)wanted to give Canon a chance. WOW! is the best word to describe this printer. Used the Canon software to take a Digital still and printed a borderless 8x10 picture on Kodak Glossy paper and the results were unbelievable. It's as if I had it professionally printed! (...) you will not be disappointed by this printer!
Good studio quality phones, at a fraction of it's original retail price. What's not to love here?I have only used it with my home Tascam PortaStudio deck...so far, flawless performance, and comfortable fit!I was worried after reading so many negative things about their functionality/volume diminution. I am receiving plenty of volume and quality sound so far...soooo, no problems!Gotta love the price on these puppies! :)
If you're installing your own remote starter you can't go wrong here. Bulldog security remote starters specifically recomend this unit. They provide all necessary diagrams using the wiring colors in the provided harness. I wound up buying too few for my install and had to run out to my local auto supply store. They had relays, but no harnesses to plug them into. The relay alone was twice what this costs! For the price of this buy a few extra! If you're project needs 2, buy 4. I'm certain once you start your install you'll find you needed the extras.
Had this battery for a month and a half, and so far so good. First showed a capacity of 6391 mAh (!) well above the Macbook Pro's factory 5500 mAh, but after a few cycles, it has settled in at 5876 mAh. It doesn't seem to have the same reserve capacity that the factory battery did, but I wonder if running it down to reserve so often is what killed it in the first place.Good, higher capacity, cheaper replacement for the Apple battery.
I have had this for over a year and I am using it to write this. It has been through many many days and days and months of noob owning.
I purchased 2 of them just in case and guess what ? one of them just worked 2 days before it stop sending signal to the other speaker , seems like disconnected cable inside by the head , the other one so far so good , if you use them and never touch again then go for it but if you going to switch all the time it will not last long ..
Very well made cable. I bought two of these and I like them alot. Tripp Lite makes great stuff. Would for sure recommend these.
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
This camera case works great for digital cameras. It has room for a couple of extra batteries and another small zipper pocket for a picture card. It fits very well in my backpack that I use for vacations. It seems to very durable and sturdy with plenty of padding in the camera pocket.
I needed a large capacity external hard drive for work, and I did a fair amount of research of different products. Based on several other reviews, I chose this unit with some circumspection. This unit was hands-down the easiest pc product I've ever installed. Granted, I kept the unit formatted as fat32, but it may be more difficult if you choose to format it to NTFS. The unit is very quiet, pleasing to the eye, and built tough. File transfer and retrieval is quick. My setup is a laptop hooked up to a docking station, and this unit does something I wasn't expecting: It turns itself on during boot up, and turns off during shutdown. I thought it was a cool, anyway. In conclusion, if you need an external HD, you will be very pleased with this unit.
This is virtually useless as you could copy the desired area of print faster than scanning and your hand must be totally steady.
This is the most awesome TV and for this price unbeleivable! For just over $1500 and surely less than half what you would pay for a LCD or plasma this is well worth the money. And the best part is I can almost definately expect it to outlast either of those. I did get a theatre type sound system to go with it though because as I suspected the sound quality was horrible. If turned up to a level that was comfortable for listening the speakers actually vibrated but I expected that so was not disapointed. I have never seen this Tv model at this price in any other store on line or not which is why I opted to buy it at this time and I did not regret it. As for the other reviewers who experienced some kind of bowing effect, I don't know what they are talking about. It's even all the way to the top and the case seemed strong enough to me.
I bought the camera about a month ago and have been VERY pleased with the results....The pictures are crystal clear and even at the lowest setting are very sharp. The medium setting gives you decent 8x10 prints and the highest quality gives you excellent photo quality images.Battery life is great as long as you can live without using the LCD screen, it seems to kill even the strongest set of batteries.There is a wide array of accessories available.All in all, this unit is a great little starter camera for the beginner or casual photographer. With it's ease of use and awesome photo quality, there's no way you can go wrong!
The manuals for these products (wireless access point, network card, and PCI adapter) assume a LOT about their users' networking background--which is puzzling since the products are being sold at mainstream retailers like Best Buy. I was simply trying to build a wireless home network between two computers and share Internet access, and I am disappointed by the experience.Linksys tech support takes FOREVER to respond, and the prevailing attitude is, frankly, aloof and impatient--two qualities I don't want to deal with when I need help installing a company's products. It should be obvious to the tech support people that if someone is calling for assistance, the odds are they DON'T already know the answer to their question. I could virtually hear these folks rolling their eyes when I pressed for more than terse, canned answers.After this experience, I won't be buying anymore Linksys products.
This product is discontinued... However the company that shipped it, didn't bother letting me know that they no longer provided the item. 5 weeks later, I received a completely different item and realized that they had charged my card. When I called to find out out what the heck happened they stated they informed me via email that they would not ship it. When I called to return/exchange they asked me to pay for shipping. HAH yeah right!! No way. I already paid for shipping once I made them reimburse me for all I spent and the return.
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 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.
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.
You should note that nowhere in the documentation does it say HOW MUCH it boosts your signal. It just boosts it.Well, I agree, it boosted my signal.My problem was that I live in an old building with dense walls (and maybe lead paint), so two rooms away from the router I was only getting about 15-25% signal. After I installed the booster (very easy), I'm getting 70% signal.If you just have one access point, this is the best way to increase your signal.
Good old fashioned electric percolator, makes a great cup of coffee and keeps nice and hot. Easy cleaning, storage and minimal space used. Happy I found this item.
I have the Wireless Router and PC Card and love it! I've owned it over 6 months so I have the older version of the router. I downloaded the upgraded firmware and found the system worked better (rarely do I have to do a soft reset on the router). Buying the new PC Card WPC11 (v3) also increased the range so now I can receive good to excellent signals throughout my whole house.The only problem I had was with security. WEP caused me problems when I went on stand-by on my laptop. I removed WEP and changed: the password on the router, the SSID code, enabled MAC filtering and turned off SSID broadcast. These changes makes my Wireless network more secure and is still stable.
What can I say that has not already been said???? I decided to fork out the cash for this lens, instead of going with the f4 IS version.... I am soooo glad that I got this lens! it is amazingly sharp, versital, and fun! Combine this with the 24-70 f2.8 L and you have a combo that cannot be beat, unless you want to pack around a ton of primes! Sometimes I do this.... but these two bits of glass work great together..... sharp sharp sharp
It was a total waste of money. The length is too short especially for a 28-135mm zoom lens on my Canon 20D.As a result of its short length, I didn't have anything to use to protect my lens cap. A week after receiving the cap keeper and not being able to use it, the lens cap on my lens fell off somewhere in never-neverland. Guess what, not only did I throw my money away on the lens cap keeper, I now have to buy a new lens cap for my lens. What a bummer!
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Wide Angle Lens for Canon SLR CamerasI bought this lens to use on my backup camera (Rebel XT) to give me a specific field of view and a wide angle F2 aperture. This lens works so well for me that I carry it in the bag at all times, to use on my 40D.IQ is very sharp with great color rendition. AF speed is average for a non 'L' lens but it does make a small amount of noise when it focuses. (Nothing even close to the amount of noise a Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 makes and I'd know as I used to own one.)If you need a 35mm prime and cannot afford the 'L' version then this is a great alternative. I highly recommend it.
My daughter's computer is 6 years old and had 512mB RAM. She is off at college with a 2 year old laptop and we needed a new home computer for basic emailing, word processing etc. and appropriated hers. It was just too slow and we considered getting ourselves a laptop but bought the 2gb RAM went to Dell's support and got instructions on how to install it. I removed the old RAM from slots 1 and 2 and put them in 3 and 4 and put the new RAM in slots 1 and 2. Neither positioning the old RAM or new RAM in their slots was easy as they would not slide in but rather had to be muscled in over a few attempts. You are cautioned not to press in the center but to press on the ends. If the side clamps do not insert into the side notches it is not in far enough. After finally( the entire process did not take over 15 minutes) getting all the cards inserted the computer restarted, recognized the new memory and functioned fine and noticeably faster. Its all the computer we need and I'm glad we did this upgrade rather than spend the extra $500-700.
Puchased these and not one worked. They burned correctly just would not play or be recognized. STAY AWAY
I play string bass and it is difficult to hear the bass on most recordings but the E-20 speakers really bring the bass tones out. I don't feel I need an additional woofer. Really enjoying the great sound. J&R shipped fast. Ordered on the weekend, received Thurs.
item came on time & the price is reasonable,i installed it & fits perfectly on my GPS, i'd say great item for the price.
If you tried the Delkin gold DVDs on your Mac and discovered you are the proud owner of 50 new gold colored coasters, take heart. These Verbatim discs are the tickets, they work great and should last 100 years, longer than most of us. The only downside is I've been using 4x speed to insure they work every time. Your best option at the moment for archival backup.
I just brought back the cyberhome ch-ldv-700b.The batteries would not hold a charge after 2 uses.And by the way I do know how to set my clock on my vcr. I tried to call their customer service telephone. Busy all the time, and when you do get connected they tell you to leave a message. Poor customer service. The player worked well when pluged in. I heard at the target where I returned the item that they had a lot of returns on that item..All in all I would stay clear of this Item. Target was very good about the return.
Simple, compact as advertised. Wish it had more of a fluid motion head and it does open to lower than full size tripods, but at this size, weight and price point it is unrivalled. Recommended.
I've had this camera replaced by Linksys 4 times. The first time, was due to the camera crashing on a weekly basis. The second replacement worked fine until I upgraded my router and switched from WEP to WPA. After the switch the camera would not connect to the router, switching back to WEP, of course worked. Linksys has replaced the camera 3 times for this issue, and with the last support call confirmed that there is a KNOWN problem with WPA encryption and this camera.
This product was exactly what I needed. First, very inexpensive, second, exact fit. Bought for an old laptop that was given to me, didn't know if the laptop even worked. Just knew what parts it needed. Overall has great quality for a best price compared to other vendors.
Great Price so I snatched it up. Mini DV's can be expensive so to get 10 for 25.00 was well worth it. I have used these tapes before and got good picture quality so I have no complaints at all.
I love my cordless iron!!! No more fumbling with the cord in the way. Also, I love that the heat settings are controlled by the push of a button, instead of having to spin a wheel to get to the proper heat setting. This may seem trivial, but I do alot of piecing of fabrics for quilts, and so I am turning my iron on and off alot in between functions.
The recorder works great... for about a year then you'll have buckets of trouble with it. I echo what one reviewer wrote below, all the postive reviews are from people who have just gotten it and it seems like a great fun machine for about a year. First the hard drive crashed and I lost hours of footage. Never did get it working again but at least it still recorded from VCR or TV to DVD-R. Well, after just over two years it stopped doing that too. I finally was able to get 2X or 4X DVD-R's to work on it but nobody carries those speed disk anymore and 8X simply kick it off after 30 seconds. The last store I could find with 4X disks now no longer carries them so after two years I have a $700 paper weight.
This is a good camera that is easy to use. The closure for the batteries is plastic (or it feels like it is) and I expect it to break before anything else. Otherwise, it's an overall good cheap camera that takes decent to very good pictures.
I bought this printer about two years ago and was very excited about the list of cool features. 4 hours after plugging it in I got off the phone with tech support. Turns out the networking doesn't play well with windows firewall. I never did get it to scan as designed-it worked if I initiated the scan from the PC, but not from the printer. It finally gave up the fight and I got the same failure as so many others I have read about. All the lights start blinking and it says "Reset Power". The best I can tell, that means throw it away and go buy a Canon. While you never like it when a product dies prematurely, I can't complain about its print quality, faxing, or copying. Only that it didn't do any of those functions for very long. Oh yeah, if you are looking at HP products, check out the driver size. This one took up over 700MB. Yes, It is almost as large as the full Windows XP install. And it was a total memory pig.
bought the cyberhome portable dvd player as we have a cyberhome dvd player on our surround big screen tv and 1 in our rv they are great. the potable didnt have a real on off switch and would not put up a real menu would not read alot of ones we burnt or bought just shut off and was running of the electric part. thought it would be great. was told at target we could return it but not told of a restocking fee with it 15% and that was money we didnt get back .so very dipleased with the unit and the survise we got
I've used Transcend SDHC cards for about 2 years now, owning 6 of them, from 4gb to 16 gb. They work well. Used them in Nikon SLR- no problem with continuous shots. Also performed without any hitch for HD camcorders. No defects. no complaints. Great value.
This is an absolutely wonderful filter, however, my review is aimed more towards my experience with B+W / Schneider Optics.I've spent over $1,000 on B+W filters and while they are one of the best, their customer service as well Amazon's has let me down and I will never buy from them again. Rarely do I ever return anything and in this I case I simply wanted an exchange. The problem is that the UV Haze filter I received had scratches but I didn't see this until it was too late - the return window time frame had expired. Obviously I had faith in Amazon and B+W that the filters I received were new and didn't bother to put everything that I buy under a microscope. However, mine had scratches and upon calling Amazon they told me to send it to B+W. which I did and spent $10.00 doing so. When B+W contacted me, they indirectly said that the scratches were of my fault. I thought in business the customer was always right? I told them I only clean my lens with an air can and nothing else and gave them a suggestion that perhaps someone bought the filter at Amazon used it for a little bit and returned it. Just my luck I probably got that "returned" filter with the scratches on it thinking it was new. Anyhow, B+W was very adamant on their stance and this is particularly disappointing on a filter that is only $100. Had they agreed for an exchange, I would have continued as a committed life long customer to their products, which I have been until speaking with their customer service rep today. If you are reading, B+W/Schneider Optics, you can change the course of my loyalty. Also, I am very disappointed in Amazon. I have bought many things and spent a lot of money with them to have it boil down to something like this.
After reviewing this item on November 4, I received an email from Kristin stating that they did send another tube out. I originally placed this order on Ocotber 12, a month ago and have yet to see the tube. After seeing the review on November 9, I'm glad I'm not the only one that's been screwed out of an adapter. I originally chose this company b/c they had a good price on the lens. Guess it's time to turn to B&H Photo and get what I need, correct the first time, and not have to deal with a company that can not follow through on their "promise". Bottom line: DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!
This product is made cheaply worth its price of $30. The technology inside this box is worth over $1000.T-Amp can be the next big thing in amplification, although, the company who developed it, Tripath, is in bankruptcy. Buying this amp is the best introduction to T-amp concept.
I've tried "off brands" in the past and the ink either did not work or ran out way too quickly. This is Lexmark brand ink and worked well as expected. Product was received in a timely manner as well.
While reading some reviews of this. I managed to jerk the laptop off of the stand. Just a small tug on the mouse cord sent it flying off. Or I should it fell off because the 'feet' that hold the laptop are too SMALL.It doesn't take much to teeter it off. My laptop is only a 2008 Gateway 15" screen so therefore it's not big! Save money and many cuss words! If I would have saved my box and receipt I would have gotten my money back long ago. Now I'm gonna just try to rigged something up to keep it on there. The only good thing about this stand is the airflow it provides.
installed this in a 2006 Scion Tc along with the Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD head unit.I think for a review of something like this to be relevant, it would help to have a video review. I may add that later, because it would be very helpful to actually see the response times and judge for yourselves.With that said, to begin with you need to make sure you follow the instructions and install this correctly. This will be easy for most people who deal with any type of electrical work or have installed stereos in the past, but if you're a novice you may want to seek help, because this will require you to splice up your factory wire harness most likely (you don't want to mess that up and be left with a mess.)There are alot of sheets inside with diagrams and compatibility charts, but none of that will really help you to get the thing into your car and working. There is a piece of paper that says WORK LESS! with a link to the PAC-audio website where you can select your vehicle and peripherals and it will give you step-by-step instructions. You'll want to print these off and follow them to a "t". If it doesn't work, double check your connections and keep reading the instructions to make sure you have the order right. I had some trouble not getting the LED to come on at first (during programming), but got it to work after a few tries. This type of installation guide, while somewhat confusing at first, is very helpful and it's nice to know the company has done some research on many different vehicles for their products. I like that; it reminds me of Crutchfield. So far I've purchased a Line-Out Converter from PAC (to connect an amp to my factory stereo before I upgraded) and this SWC controller. Both have performed flawlessly and I've been impressed with the simplicity, quality, and general positive dialogue included in the packaging as well as on their website. I believe they're a pretty stand-up company.As for this particular product, is it true what some people say: that all of the buttons and commands LAG HORRIBLY? No, not for me. I notice sometimes there is a slight milisecond delay, but to be perfectly HONEST- i am pretty sure it was there before with the factory radio! Some people never stop to consider that. They are more focused on it after they've installed it, and naturally paying more attention. For me, it has worked exactly as I want it to, and I love it. I can change all modes on my HU, Vol. up and down, and Track up and down etc. with no problems. As I said before, there can sometimes be a tiny delay, but it's nothing very noticeable at all, and I only mention it because SOME people will notice it and call it out. But also in the vein of being perfectly honest, the truth is there could be more than one factor if you are experiencing a delay... for instance, it could be your HEAD UNIT that is taking longer to interpret the signals. Or maybe you have wired in the incorrect resistor? (It comes with a bag of resistors- depending on your application you will need to use one of a certain Ohm rating; if you're not familiar with the color codes, be sure to look them up GOOGLE!) These are all factors to consider. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this. Even if it was a horrible delay (which there's not) I would still prefer to use it rather than reach over and Hard select buttons on the HU every single time I want to change a track or turn the volume up or down. It's not bad sometimes, but when I'm driving I want to be able to keep my hands on the wheel and just feel the volume up or down and keep my eyes on the road, as opposed to needing to find the volume button on the dash. Some people actually opt NOT to keep their controls, and I don't know if this is because they're intimidated by the installation, or if they're just lazy and don't want to deal with it. Or maybe they never used them in the first place. Personally I use them ALL THE TIME, so it was a necessity.All in all, I would give this a 9.5/10. The only downside is that it's a generic part that's made to work with many vehicles, so you need to make sure you're getting the correct installation information, which can be tricky to find or interpret. Other than that, now that it's done... I couldn't be happier. To all of you who think it's too slow to respond, I'm not sure if maybe I'm just too laid back and it doesn't bother me, or if you guys have other issues like I mentioned before. If you want perfection then you buy a Merc or Bimmer, where you pay because every top notch accessory is included, no expense is spared, and things are supposed to just "work." But if you're like me or any of the other people here and are upgrading your middle-class tin can to something better, and are a DIY'er, then this is perfect for the job.
It is a very usefull camera, easy to install and works in any condition that is required, the only problem is that you loose the perspective and you can't see the distance
I purchased the 1gb drive about 3 months ago from a store. It is a great product. Very sturdy and rugged, it just plugs into a pc and you have a portable hard drive. I rave about this to all of my colleagues and friends. I believe the 1gb is a perfect size because it is not too small but no too large. For work, this is perfect. I use it to transfer files with coworkers, take the information home, and have it with me wherever I go. I figure this would be great for students too.
This is a great TV. Looks nice and has a wonderful picture. Big and heavy as most tube TV's are, though. Also, there is no S-video or HDMI plug in. Sound is a little tinny, but still a great price for this combo unit. Came without a scratch!
13 months after I purchased this camera, it froze up.Would cost $147 to repair. The manuel suggest a new a battery,which didnt do any good. Camera was never dropped or mis-handled. When it was working it took great pictures. But 13months!!!!
I have had this unit for probably a year, problem free. The flashing blue light is sometimes a distraction, but I'd buy it again, given the opportunity.
Unit arrived without retail packaging, but properly packed in antistatic CPU box. Did not appear to have been installed previously. CPU works great, no problems at all. Sped up my old Pentium 4 PC significantly. If installing this CPU to replace a single core CPU, keep in mind that you will want to upgrade your fan to compensate for the higher heat output.
The binoculars arrived in good condition and quickly. They seem to be just what we need. They seem to focus very well and provide the right seeing distance for our occasional use.
Our HP 4345MFP was beginning to print black streaks down the page, once this kit was installed everything was fine...
i have had at least 6 pairs of these sony head phones through out my lifetime. The only downfall is just how easy they get snagged on stuff.
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.
We have this tv for 3 weeks. The first week the TV Guide feature worked. I tried to add a channel to the listing, did not know that Comcast Cable had to do that and something got messed up and hasn't worked since. Comcast has spend 7 hrs here and Sharp has no answers. The TV Guide does not work, the listing on the screen for the channel does not display anything. Does anyone know how the TV Guide works??? The set up on screen and in the manual does not correct anything. The cable technician came and now when you press the remote for up channel it jumps from 5 to 600 and when you press the down arrow it goes to 713, which is not down by any means. How can anything get this messed up? Thinking of returning it and have 2 more weeks. Have another call into Sharp on Tuesday to see if someone else can help. Found out yesterday they don't make this model anymore. How good can it be???
I know that's saying a lot but I believe it's true. In the last year or so HP has really been getting their printers right. I have a collection of 3 HP printers now. I have the HP 1200 laser printer, the Photosmart 130 photo printer and now the HP 2110. Each of these printers excels at a certain task and so I find them all quite useful.I bought the HP 2110 because I use Windows XP and my dedicated scanner (an HP 4200) was not getting along well with XP. Also I had a Canon color printer, which never really worked well, finally poop out on me. So this unit takes the place of the color scanner and color printer. As an added bonus I now have a color/B&amp;W copier. All 3 functions work magnificently. I consider this a utility printer so I'm not picky about the specs on this unit. But the fact is it has great scan and print resolutions.To me the most important issue is reliability. While I'm very happy with the quality of the prints I want to know this printer will be around for awhile. I am very confident that this printer is going to last. I had an HP Deskjet 520 that was somewhere around 14 years old before I finally sold it on EBay. I'm sure it's still in service somewhere today. There was a time when HP printers had declined in quality. I bought a few and brought them right back. But these last 3 printers I bought are all keepers. I'm very impressed with some of the printers HP is putting out right now.The 2110 works like it's supposed to. You don't have to have the printer connected to your computer (I use a laptop in another room) to make copies. Just push either the B&amp;W or the color copy button and out comes your copy. That alone makes it worth the price I paid for it!The drivers and software loaded up THE FIRST TIME with no hassles or hiccups and it worked right out of the box. The HP Director software is exceptional. All the features of the printer are made easily accessible. I was also happy with the Read Iris software that came with this printer. It is a document reading package that is fully functional, not a time-limited demo. What I have used most is the ability to create PDF documents from scans. PDFs are great for emailing documents since everyone in the world has Adobe Acrobat. It is works marvelously.I have not had one single paper jam on this unit--not even close. I haven't printed envelopes because I do that on my laser printer. I also haven't printed 4 X 6 photos because I do that on the dedicated photo printer. I HAVE printed in color and am very happy with the results. If you hear other reviewers complaining about the color quality keep in mind they probably had the wrong kind of paper in their unit. People can't expect photo quality from 20lb copier paper. Garbage in, garbage out! I will say this is probably not going to be a great DEDICATED photo printer. Again I say it's more of a general utility printer. Other printers are going to be better suited for high quality photos. I have not yet found a printer that does EVERYTHING great.This is the second generation of a very well thought out printer design. My girlfriend has an HP750 and I was so impressed with it that I wanted to get one myself. I ended up getting the 2110 because it had higher scan and print resolutions plus it has a lower form factor. That was important because of the way my computer desk is designed.The bottom line is you cannot possibly go wrong with this printer. This printer is destined for the "classic" category. To top it off they are practically giving them away at today's current prices. If I haven't made it clear already I also highly recommend the HP1200 and the Photosmart 130. All 3 of these printers are exceptional in their own right and I expect to put them to work for at least the next 5 years. I WOULD, however, part with the photo printer sooner if they double the print resolution for the same price. I have no desire to print documents at higher resolutions than 1200 X 1200 so as long as the other two keep working I'll keep them in service. If that's 10 or 15 years from now, all the better! Unlikely though since newer operating systems rarely get along well with older hardware. It'll be hard to get me to upgrade from XP though. It's the best, most stable OS Microsoft has put out yet.P.S. Steer clear of Canons. Junk...pure junk. And by the way, in case you think I am biased in favor of HP printers I can tell I purchased a Photosmart 7350. I broke it in the first 5 minutes I had it! If you aren't EXTREMELY careful you'll break it. The drive mechanism is simply too fragile. Not all HP printers are worth their weight in gold.
So there I was on a road trip in a small Oklahoma town to attend a family reunion, with my Winbook J1 notebook, my digital camera and the idea I'd take pics and upload them to the notebook to view and share. Till I realized I'd left the Winbook's AC power cord at home and there was no way the battery would last long enough to power the things I wanted to do.I went to the local Radio Shack and bought the PS00055-11 Juice. It worked fine. The tip I used at first after trying them, turned out not to be the one the manual listed for my J1 so I changed to that one. I haven't tried to use the DC adapter yet or to use the Juice with any other electronic item. Still, it saved my vacation so if it doesn't wreck my PC, and I get a few more uses out of it before it dies, I'm reasonably pleased with it.A single AC power/recharge solution is an elegant concept. All these "convenient" electronic devices requiring different cords and cables turn travel into an inconvenient proposition.
I've owned and used this Sony DVP-NS725P DVD player for almost 18 months now. I bought it in spite of several negative comments about the general degradation in reliability of Sony products but figured the problems were probably isolated. Dumb conclusion on my part.The DVP-NS725P worked fine and played great right up until the moment it didn't play at all. We had just finished watching a DVD movie a few days ago, and when we pushed the menu button on the remote the player just locked up. No power surge, no local lightning, no bad disk, and no bad batteries in the remote. We managed to get the DVD out of the player and then unplugged it to try to force a reset, but now when we try to turn it on all it does is display "WEL" (the first three letters of the WELCOME message) before shutting itself off. It doesn't matter which buttons or combinations thereof we use on either the remote or the player.The fault is apparently is some sort of software glitch in ROM or flash memory, but if you check around for other reviews on this and other Sony models you'll read about enough similar experiences that it must be some sort of systemic problem with Sony players. For those of you that have recently bought one of these and can't understand what the rest of us are complaining about, your time will come.
It seemed to work. Don't know if it is a good cat6 or not because i don't have a way to test it.
The product description indicates that it is an original Dell product. I read the other review, and that customer was well pleased, and got an original Dell product. I however, got a cheap knock-off made by some other company. The product works, and it does fit my computer, but I am not at all pleased with the fact that the seller specifically presented this as an original Dell product, when it is NOT.
What can you say about a cable?? It's a pretty black one and gets the data where it needs to go.
I credit Creative Labs with an innovative product. I like the display on the remote control. However, it was too slow to navigate through the songs when searching for a song to play.
Lens performs almost flawlessly. Nearly no chromatic aberation or other unwanted distortion. For those who miss their wide-angle capability when switching from film to a 1.5 or 1.6 lens factor, a lens like this is a must.
If you want a blue SP100 without a remote and backlight, just flash upgrade your SP90 with the SP100 firmware. Just download the SP100 firmware and do the following:1. Rename the IMP-100.HEX file to SP-90.HEX2. With a Hex editor, open this firmware file and change the IMP-100 to SP-90 in the first line and resave the file.3. Burn a cd with this new SP-90.HEX file in the root directory.4. Place the cd in the player and turn it on.You now have a blue SP-100 that supports playlists, has shorter gaps between songs, user eq setting, faster load times, etc. And from now on, you can just flash this player with any SP-100 upgrade without having to edit the firmware as you had to do this one time.The SP-90 is a GREAT BUY now that you know it can be upgraded.
After about ten uses in my compatible Fuji FinePix A500 the card won't format in the camera or computer. The last time is was used the batteries in the camera died while shooting, so I'm thinking that might have something to do with it.... Not worth the hassle... SD and CF cards have my future business...
My dad only likes coffee from percolators and over the years he has had a hard time finding them and having them break seemingly all the time. I bought him this and so far it has worked perfect for him, no complaints. Good product for the price, very pleased.
(Copied of my review of the 'Garmin 12-Volt Car Power Cable for eTrex, Legend C and Vista C (010-10563-00)' and it all applies here as well)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
I bough this dvd player last Sunday and so far is great. It plays all my dvx movies from the computer
These speakers are not worth your time or money. I bought 2 of them with the lanzar max pro 4000 watt amp. The subs were broken in with care and they sounded really good for a while but I ended up with a blown sub about one month later. If you are in the market for subs save your money for something better then these. I now have 2 jl audio w6s with 2 jl audio 1000/1v2 amps and I couldn't be happier... as for lanzar, complete garbage.
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!
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!
I went to a local camera store to purchase binoculars for a vacation in the Rockies. After reviewing the 10 choices in the $100 TO $800 RANGE, I was about to choose a compact 10 x 30 for $300 when I noticed another binocular that the salesperson had not shown. After I looked through the eyepiece I didn't see any difference. He explained that I had to push the little button. The clarity of the image was amazing compared to the shaky images with all the others. All of our use was to be hand-held looking at and for animals and birds. My wife is a bit shaky, so I knew right away that I had to have these. She would never use anything that she couldn't really see because of the shaking.I told the clerk I wanted these. He gave me the price $410 + tax and I said OK. He went to the manager and was told he could not sell them, I would have to wait for another pair from the warehouse on Monday or Tuesday, this was Saturday. I said thank you, went home and ordered them from Amazon.Without these binoculars our expensive vacation would have been less enjoyable. We both have glasses and these binoculars were fast to focus clearly, fast to adjust the distance between the pupils and most importantly didn't jiggle what we saw. My wife carried them constantly and was always looking. This made the entire trip most enjoyable. She would find something and hand the binoculars over to me. The simplicity of operation and the high quality of the images was very impressive.We were looking at some of the 10X images that I took with my HD video camera as well as comparing what we both observed today. She was giving me additional detail and explaining things that I had not seen. This was a very good purchase. I thank Canon for the technology that allowed my technophobic spouse to enjoy the vacation.
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.
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.
These cdrs are priced right and perform great. The top can be printed on or written on with a permanent marker or pen. Highly recommended !
Received the used camera in good shape at a good price. It meets my expectations and I am happy with my purchase.
If you have a computer and/ or buy, upgrade, install or in any way open up your computer and have SATA connectors then one should have a spare or two as they are easily broken or not included with many new SATA gear. These are with a left sided (good) connector for tighter cases. A Very Good Idea.
Finally, an equipment manufacturer has developed a low priced turntable that functions much like a Technics 1200. The Numark TT200 drastically changes the turntable buying market. With its $199.00 price tag, it easily outperforms similarly priced turntables; and also competes with the 1200 and similar high end turntables in terms of price performance.What makes this turntable different? First and foremost, the TT200 has a powerful direct drive motor. The torque (1.7 kg/cm) is actually stronger than the 1200(!). Second, the construction resembles the durable design of higher priced models: steel top, rubberized bottom, and aluminum platter. The TT200 weighs almost as much as a 1200, and you can feel it when you use it.The all aluminum, straight arm tonearm is the best offered at this price range. It performs with excellent tracking, and higher durability than its plastic counterparts. In addition, the TT200 comes with an extra standard s-shaped tonearm. The pitch control has a wide range of +/-10 (1200s have +/-8), and appears to be accurate. The pitch control response does not appear to be as quick as the 1200, but it is a small detail, that is easily adapted to.
Ordered this item and was sent a compatible cartridge, not the OEM as pictured and described and not by Amazon but by a 3rd party vendor. I had to put up with a song and dance and Amazon's terrible internet phone connection while dealing with their overseas customer service center. Amazon wants me to try to contact the 3rd party vendor because they could not get get hold of them when they tried while I was on hold! Amazon used to be a great company--what happened?
The sound is excellent, and the ability of these ear buds to isolate noise is incredible. I tried it on my last cross Atlantic flight, it works great, more than what I expected, it reduce the noise up to 80% with excellent sound quality, not too much to carry with you while traveling, not bulky you can sleep while you wearing it, it is much better than Sennheiser PXC 300, which I tried and I was so disappointed.I'm impressed with this ear buds and I wish that it come with a carrying case.
Bought this for my wife's office and she loved it!4 reasons to buy:1. Price - better value over the Bose dock.2. Design - clean and modern that complements any room.3. Sound - great upgrade from laptop and standard pc speakers.4. Portable - your music is portable so your dock should be too.
I loved this camera and love my D80 and now the D300 which really is an improvement over the D200 so if you are in the market step up to the D300 personally if you have the money for the camera and lenses!If not the D80 is exceptional and much more affordable.Back to the D200 a great camera with loads of flexibility and a much more affordable price since the D300 arrived. It has provided solid photos for me and is a sturdy great feel in the hand so if you find a bargin go for it, I don't think you will be disappointed.
This is a great little tripod. Yes it's cheap, yes it won't hold a 10 pound camera. However, it it perfect for most average digital cameras. The flexible legs are great and adapt easily to uneven ground or can be wrapped around a small railing/branch. Would highly recommend for the typical point-and-shoot digital camera crowd.If you have an SLR, why would you put a $1,000 camera on a $5 tripod? Serious photographers need not waste their money, but family folks will love it.
Well...what can I say? Card worked well for a few months when I first bought it in 2008 while I was abroad. When I tried to read pics from it in 2009, my laptop's card reader and Sandisk's external card reader couldn't read it. I even tried inserting it into my brother's desktop reader. No luck.RMA'ed it with the lifetime warranty, spent a few $ shipping it to them, got a prompt response and RMA replacement. It's a few months later from that time and the card is unable to be read--again.Seriously? I'd stick with a name-brand SD card from Sandisk.You're hearing this from someone who rarely hands out 1-star reviews.
I have big hands and traditional straight keyboards always cause my thumbs to bang together when I type, not to mention make my wrists sore. This keyboard is fantastic in that I no longer have the banging thumb issue and my hands and wrists down ache after an average amount of use. I also like that I can control my speakers from the keyboard. I use it with a MacBook Pro, so of course some keys are ineffectual or work differently, but it doesn't take long to figure it out and be comfortable with the differences. I don't use the mouse, however, because I prefer a trackball. The simple USB controller works just fine on my USB hub. For the price, this is the best ergonomic keyboard I've found.
The first 10 pictures that have come out of this printer are simply incredible. As long as I don't see the problems others have about streaking, I'll continue to stay happy with it!
Have only been using this product for a couple of weeks but it seems to work fine,it met my expectations. However I originally purchased it for a newer laptop(2007) and did not realize the card slots had completely change configuration. So it did not fit my initial intended use but works great on my older laptop. Lesson: Check port type before purchasing!
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.
Let me start off by saying this is a wonderful product by Logitech, I have never losed a connection and runs just like a corded mouse! ... Now comes the gripes.First problem was the price. 66 dollars for a wireless mouse is ridiculous... but a rebate saved me (so I can't complain). But seriously, 6-12 weeks..till money. c'mon now.Secondly the laser engine is a gimmick. There is no difference between the optical and the laser (used a MX510, MX518).Thirdly, the foward/back page does NOT work with Mozilla FireFox which ruined this experience for me. The MX510/MX518 was able to go from the foward pages to the back with the side buttons, but the G7 does not have side buttons... the scroller in the middle can tilt, but tilt is only compatiable with IE, NOT Mozilla FireFox... this disappointed me greatly and I hope Logitech patches it somehow.Another problem (but solved), was the rechargable batteries. The life was decent, to sub-par. However Logitech thankfully saves the day and gives two packs so it solves the problem completely.Basically for the price of US66.00, this is defintely not recommended. I would also say to avoid this! ...unless the price drops to 15-30 dollars which is then worth a try.note: Amazon shipping was amazing, thank you. Processed the day ordered and shipped out. The next day it came in the afternoon. I used free shipping and it came within 24 hours! Amazing.
It works great after open box. You can hook into key chain. It's doesn't require any drive. If you want to buy this. You should get bigger capacity up to 1 GB. A little bigger compares with some others but still O.K.
Seemed to work fine when I took it out of the box and performed an intial back up. But a couple weeks later when I tried to back up again the thing wouldn't power up. Later on it seemed to power up, but the computer can't see it. Documentation is cheezy. Came with no warranty or return information. Don't buy this crappy product.
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.
this Sub-woofer is amazing. It is big, but big is power. I have around a 2000 dollar surround sound system and prior to this sub i had a cheep one. I could tell right away that this sub made a 100 percent difference. i would recommend this to everyone. Gives a big deep sub sound which is amazing for music and video games and sound ridiculously good for Movies. Get this as soon as you can. Great price for what you get
I have to say I was a little concerned when I read the armband was big enough for someone with 15" biceps. Mine are a bit larger. The armband I purchased at the Apple store was okay but it was tight and when the connector to the armband snapped, I needed to get a new one.This armband has plenty of room. The strap is long enough to adjust for the thicker part of my arm as well as the thiner. I also love the fact there is an opening at the top for both the headphones and the Lock/Unlock switch. This is a big plus. I'm looking forward to wearing it on my long runs.Customer Service - the item was on backorder and the company was very good about following up with an email to let me know and also offered a full refund in the event I wanted to cancel the order. They also offered a discount on my next purchase. I'll let others know about this extraordinary service.
I already have one that I found in Japan, this time I got one as a gift to someone who loves to travel and take pictures. He loved it!!
Bought the P150 along with a Sandisk Memory Stick. After a few uses, it started giving me a c:13:01 error. No problem, just re-inserted the MS and the memory error went away. I thought the problem was just a glitch so I brought it along with me for my vacation. The same memory error popped up again for a few shots during my vacation. This time it took more than a few re-inserts of the MS for the error to go away. Got home and the error appeared again right before I was going to download the pics. This time, I was unable to get rid of the error. Fortunately, I had a cardreader and I was able to see the pics. I come to find out that this is a common problem for the Memory Stick. Maybe it's the MS, maybe it's Sony. Regardless, this affects the MS technology. Just do a search online for c:13:01 and you'll see what I mean. If you want a reliable camera, do not get a Sony. Otherwise, you're playing russian roulette with your memories.Other complaints, I also own a Canon S500. Although it's a 5 MP, the Canon is head and shoulders above the P150. The P150 gave me more blurry shots and the night shots were not as good as the Canon. The P150 is also less intuitive and it had less options than the Canon.
The laptop battery was as advertised and at a reasonable cost, as compared to other suppliers.
This drive blows away the comp.! Fast and easy to install. Comes with fool proof software. Makes a fast pc faster! Just buy it and you will be very happy as am I!
i really needed a scrapbook, and got this miniscule, more-photo-album than a scrapbook. maybe i don't know sizes but i didn't think 8 by 8 would be so small. it's the size of a normal sized plate. but in a square shape of course. and the paper is not some fantastic paper. its the ones you use when doing a presentation for a project. that hard paper. i don't know, i just suspected it would be high quality, glossy paper. this scrapbook with the paper made me think, "looks like i could have put this together." if i wanted/expected something as tiny as this then i would be giving it 5 stars and say it is cute. of course i'd be expecting it to cost much less too. but i have lots of normal sized pics/clippings (from mags e.t.c) and this is no use to me. there's no way my pics can fit in this. bottom line, for so much $ i expected more. i've learned my lesson to go in a shop to buy these kinds of stuff. b/c you can't tell what you're purchasing when it's on line.
This product has received some good reviews, but I have to say I don't recommend it if you're not a very savvy geek who enjoys assimilating lots of byzantine technical detail. The manual is laughably filled with IEEE 802.11B jargon that you're supposed to be paying THEM to simplify for you. Alas, they think you've signed up for a Master's level course in electrical engineering.When you click the Help button in their software, it brings up boxes that say 'Paste the help text here.' Don't you just love paying for unfinished software?Get another brand, I'd say. There is a paucity of support information on the Linksys site, and what is there is only really readable by engineers. When you call their tech support, they are brusque and say they'll have someone call you back. Ha!
I am a big junkie for quality audio products and not marketing genius' like Bose. Simply based on Infinity's reputation and the technical specs, I ordered this system from Amazon without ever listening to it. I've had this for a year and it simply blows me away everytime I watch a BluRay or even regular TV. The sub is powerful and the center gives me a crisp sound. This is much better for movies than it is for music. Highly recommended!
I researched the heck out of this purchase decision, and went to the store planning on buying a 40" Samsung model. However, once I got there, I compared the two Sammies to the Westinghouse, and although I could tell the difference if I paid attention, I did not consider the difference to be worth it--the cheapest Samsung was 150% the price of the Westinghouse.I could not be more happy with my decision. For saving nearly $500, I end up with a capable monitor with DVI inputs and two extra inches of screen real estate. Standard-def looks not that great, but that's more by comparison to high-def content than a failing of this TV I feel.I have my Xbox 360 hooked up via component cables, and it looks spectacular. My PC uses a DVI connection--and boy does it make a difference. If you're in the market for an HDTV and plan on even maybe connecting your computer, DVI inputs should be a voting issue for your purchase decision. VGA inputs are subject to overscan and fuzziness in comparison.There are some things that keep it from perfection. It lacks are a tuner, which I don't consider a shortcoming simply because it's nearly impossible to get HD cable without a set-top-box. There is some weirdness with the remote having extra buttons, and only one component input. My biggest (and only real) complaint is that there is no digital audio output to correspond to the HDMI connector (the only audio output is a stereo RCA pair). This means that if you choose the latest in HD connectivity, you could lose out in audio quality. I hope my HDTV STB has an optical digital audio output.Overall, you cannot currently do better than this TV for the money and the feature set, period.
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.
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.
I love everything about my new shuffle. I already have a classic IPOD which I love, but the shuffle is much more portable and convenient. It is easy to change songs, I like to use previously made playlists from my ipod classic.
Do not buy these earphones for an iPod.1. Way, way over-priced.2. Sound is very tinny. Bass is nonexistent.3. Clog up with ear wax and you have to buy another pair (see #1).I have a pair of free earphones from Jet Blue that sound better, honestly. Those free ear phones had better bass and I didn't have to turn my volume up to MAX to hear the song. I am going to return these for a refund. They are an awful waste of money.I think the people who wrote positive reviews for these earphones either used them for something other than a mobile electronic device, they work for Altec or they are very, very high.
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.
WARNING - if you're buying this thinking that you're going to get an SD card because, say, you have an older device that doesn't support SDHC cards, then beware. When I ordered this, Hastings sent me two new 4GB SDHC cards and NOT the ones shown in the photo. They never asked if it was OK to substitute a different item; they never even told me that they were going to substitute; they just did it.
I bought this filter to protect a Canon EF 85mm/f1.8. It does the job, but I get noticeably better photos with it off. I guess the debate rages over whether a filter to "protect" the lens is even a good idea, but I usually like to have one on, especially if I'm outdoors or in a dustry environment.If you are going to go the "protect the lens" route, I'd recommend something better, like the HMC / multicoated filters from Hoya.
I wanted to like this item. It is plastic, but sturdy and nicely styled, but it only seems well-designed when it is Not compared to the Olympus models. Fortunately, mine went through the washing machine, and I now have the great experience of the Olympus.
Having purchased this player as a gift in Dec-03, I was dissapointed when headphone jack became severely intermittent after 4 months of &quot;careful use&quot;. Since I am in technical electronics (and player was out of warranty period), I opened it up to find the problem. The Headphone jack is only secured by three small solder pads, and the metal pad for the left channel had broken between the board and jack, and the right channel pad was almost broken. This jack is not reinforced on the circuit board, so it easily breaks. My repair was to remove the cheap internal jack, and then solder a flexible extention cable through the original jack hole to an external female jack (available from most electronic shops). Works great now...but looks a bit strange with this cable coming out of it. Future plugs and unplugs of the jack will not place any strain on the player, Creative Labs...fess up to the poor design, and fix these players that many others are having issues with.
I won't waste time reiterating all the positive reviews of this lens. I was looking for a lens to do macro photography, something to dial in on the small things, be they animate, inanimate, it doesn't matter. This lens lets me do exactly that. No image stabilization and the auto focus will hunt but if you're shooting macro you're using a tripod and, at least with my Canons, using LiveView to dial in the focus.The lens tripod mounting arrangement is great, being able to quickly rotate the whole camera is a definite plus when framing small subjects.Build quality is excellent. The included case and hood are a nice touch, given the cost of these lenses its disappointing that Canon doesn't include a case with their offerings.
Considering the outrageous price of things today I consider this ink purchase a fairly good buy.
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.
After using this mini disc head cleaner, my equipment sounds superb again! It does really work as promised.
Not only did it not work, but the USB part of it came rusty.Save your money. Stay away.Good luck.
I bought two of these to take to Hawaii and use in my Nikon D40X. Both worked perfectly and arrived on time.
I was not sure if I had ordered the right cord. I called RCA and they did not carry the cord anymore considering the boom box had a cassette & cd player. So I took a chance on this cord, and it was perfect. In new condition. Will order again.Thanks,Cleve, Oh
I am not going to bore you with a bunch of technical info. I just want to say that anyone with half-a-brain about photography will love this camera. I upgraded from a C-2000Z and I found this camera very easy to use. The manual is not the clearest thing to understand but that's where the half-a-brain comes in handy. If you take your time and don't get hung up about having to remove the lens cap before you turn the camera on you will be very happy with this camera. The great thing about digital is that you can experiment with it and instantly see the results. That makes the photography learning curve much faster and easier.Bottom line: A great high end camera that is fairly easy to use.
I was happy with my purchase of ink this time. It came very quickly, and I opened it right away and have been using it, and the print quality is excellent, thank you.
As does everyone else who has done photography for more than a couple years, I have a lot of images in formats other than digital files. By condensing my 35 mm slides into these archival boxes, I had an excuse to look through and organize slides from as far back as the eighties.The box is of standard archival quality, with metal braids at the corners and the outer box is very solid. I don't have any concerns using these for permanent storage and they seems strong enough to stack three or four on top of each other for the long term.The divider system for the inner boxes isn't much however, with essentially a business sized card used to separate slides. By standing it up on edge, and then bending it over a slide, you can make multiple dividers for a box. You have to crease the paper yourself, and it's easy to be sloppy. There is one larger piece that can be used as a divider that has fold back tabs that slips into slots along the side but, again, you have to cease the folds yourself and its easy to be imprecise.The unit, overall, performs the expected task; a compact and archival storage of 35 mm slides. An added bonus is the trip down memory lane as one reviews all those older images.
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.
Works perfectely on my MacBook Pro in OSX as well as when I boot into Windows Vista. Excellent for online gaming. Clear sound. Others hear me very well. In Windows you may have to go to audio devices and select the headset as default so that it becomes activated. Of course, in OSX, no fiddling is required, the system automatically switches to the headset for input and output when you plug it in.Very comfortable on the ears, very light. I would highly recommend this headset.
I bought this cable to connect my HD DVR to my computer and because component is analog I can record, anyways there was a weird purple area that moves up the screen. So I plugged it into my HDTV and I got the same line, I don't get it with HDMI. So I tried a different component cable with my computer and the line was good. I'm not sure what the problem was but maybe I just got a bad cable.
Let me start by saying that I've listened to both XM and Sirius, and Sirius' programming is far superior. The streamhosts, though they do talk a little bit, bring a ton of knowledge and programming savvy to the streams. And the variety is very good. And I really like that subscribers can listen to the music channels online for free.As for the Audiovox receiver: I bought the receiver, the car kit and the home kit. I'm giving it 4 stars because it's pretty good and easy to operate. I like the &quot;memo&quot; feature that allows you to find your favorite songs no matter what stream they're on. And the remote control is nice for home use.But it does have some annoying issues that should give most people pause.As mentioned by several others here, the tuner runs very hot during continuous use. Don't make the mistake of leaving the radio on without the car running. Mine got so hot sitting in my parked car (it was about 80 degrees that day) that the screen blacked out and it wouldn't work until I shut it down and let it cool off.I also moved the receiver and antenna from one car to another one, and in the process broke the antenna connector plug. It's really poorly made. The jack is difficult to plug and unplug, and there's a weak point that breaks easily. You have to really tug on it to unplug it. I tried soldering the plug back together, but that didn't work. I'm going to have to spend $50 to get a replacement antenna. Solution: If you have two cars, buy two car kits.And now that Sirius is on Dish Network, it defeats the purpose of having a receiver in my living room.In hindsight, I should have bought a car-only receiver that hooked into my stereo.
Big sound from a little stero. Very easy to use, fully functional. Best value for money with a big sound.
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!
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.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
I received the item about as fast as the card operates in my camera & computer. No problem with it. A great buy!!
I bought this card for an HD camcorder. The card works great. We have hd no problems with this card.
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.
I bought this as a higher end replacement for a 2xx series Garmin GPS that I had. I was it had BlueTooth for use as a speakerphone, TTS, etc. and jumped on it. It will sometimes add 30 minutes to my trip thinking one route is better than another when it's significantly worse. The BT speakerphone, well, it sucks. It doesn't work very well, the speaker is too quiet and and callers could barely hear me.
The XT and this case combo, I mean. When I started planning my vacation in the Galapagos Islands, this was the only digital camera/dive case combo around. I'm no diver, but I used it snorkeling. Bottom line: Dimage and case: $450. Underwater pics and a video of a Green Sea Turtle: priceless.Oh, yes. When the camera's in the case, it floats. This was _extremely_ important at one point (butterfingers).
Just get the 8gb version. Or whatever the biggest one is at the time your reading this.I've put video on it w/o any problem. It does take a long time to cook as all video is in .MOV (Quicktime) format.The entire E200 family is so far better than all of the C100/C200 players it's amazing. Don't even bother looking at the C series, especially if you think you might get the Sansa Base Station or about any other Dock for them. The docks work best with the E series.The MicroSD slot is nice but it's probably cheaper to max out the built in memory now by getting the 8GB unit, which has all the same features.
Exactly as advertised. Screen looks great even in bright light. Super easy to install, just unpacked, plugged it in, and was in business. Watching baseball on it in HD is better than being at the park!
Recently purchased the Panasonic cordless iron to replace a 5 year old defunct Maytag cordless. This is a comparable applicance at a lower price. We are very pleased with it. Check back in 5 years and we'll tell you if it outlasts the Maytag!
I purchased the Logitech io Personal Digital Pen from Amazon.com on Dec 5th. I received the package on Dec 11th. I found the pen to be over sized and hard to write with, but decided to give it a try anyway. Upon completion of the calibration task, I set out to put my pen to use. The ICR (Image Character Recognition) software did not recognize any lower cased letter and rarely recognized my capitol letters. I continued to try calibrating the pen, but was never successful. The idea of this product was wonderful, but the delivery fell far short of mediocre.
Bought 2 of these. Both immediately came up with the "toner low" error message. The 1st one printed 5 pages, then failed totally. The company said they would refund the item cost and return shipping costs. But first I'd have to pay to ship them. Then I'd be crossing my fingers they received the returned items and followed through. I'm simply recycling them (return for recycle costs are covered) and buying a genuine HP cartridge. These things are junk...you get what you pay for.
I've been using the MX5000 (the Japanese version of the DV953)over a year, and I can assure you that this cam is a huge bargain. You can get one for $1100 or less (even cheaper than the 1CCD TRV80), and you know what? This cam incorporates the 3CCD technology that are widely used in professional video cameras today. Another great thing about this cam is the Leica lens that has special multiple coatings, and the Zeiss lenses in Sony cams are a joke in comparison. Buy this cam instead of the TRV70, 80, 950; by doing that, you'll save more money.*The Good Things about the DV953-"optical" image stabilizer-auto (not manual) ND filter-great color reproduction (sometimes better than the TRV950)-much more flexible, intuitive manual controls compared to the TRV950-high resolution: 540 lines-manual iris & shutter control-much better audio than that from any Sony cam (TRV70, 80, etc...)
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 love this keyboard and mouse combo. Love. I'm a huge believer in ergonomic keyboards, even though I know that if you aren't used to them, them seem awkward. (Trust me, you get over it.) But this keyboard is fantastic, and the mouse- while seemed a little strange to begin with- is extremely comfortable. For someone who works on a computer all day, I definitely recommend it.
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.
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.
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 mouse works really well and was very small and convienent to use with my laptop. I really enjoyed how the additional cord had a cord keeper and wasn't in my way when I didn't need it.
First, I'm a software engineer and have been for 17 years. As such, I have, and do, use a mouse at work every day. I find the sony vaio mouse to be very low on the mouse quality scale. Not at all what I expected from sony. The first thing I noticed ab out the mouse is when I replaced my old MS mouse is that it would not track on the same desk on which I was using the old mouse. Since then I've trie 3 or 4 different mice on my desk and the sony is the only one that does not track property. It works fine on may surfaces, including my mouse pad, just not on my work desk. The next thing I noticed is that the shape and weight of the mouse are such that it cause my average size adult male hand to cramp. I think that the buttons require just a little more pressure to operate that many of my past mice, which may be compounding the problem. At any rate, this is a first for me in a long career of mousing. Additionally, the buttons have a click when you press them and when you release them. Occasionally, without producing the release click, a mouse button, when holding it down, will produce mouse button up signals which cause me to inadvertantly drop things in the wrong place. It is rather annoying.Considering that this mouse is made by Sony and that the price is somewhat spendy for this style of mouse, I would have thought it would have been a better mouse. If you are considering this mouse, you should probably look around and try them before you buy one.
Excellent product holds alot of pictures. Easy to use just put in and go.A+ A+ A+
The headset it what said it would be and the price was right, and I would recommend the headset to other people I know.
I bought the Zoom Mini, because my wife was complaining the Canon XS was too complicated and heavy with all the accessories and the Flipside 300. She likes the Zoom Mini and so do I. It is very small and convenient and can handle the kit XS 18-55 plus chips and battery.
I purchased this TV with some apprehension after reading some of the negative reviews. However, it has now been 6+ months and the TV is amazing. Amazon delivered this superb TV all the way up the stairs to my apartment and even took it out of the box and set it up on my TV stand for me. The picture quality is fantastic (highly recommend the Planet Earth HD DVDs for some amazing images) and it was fairly easy to set up. The only reason I give it a 4 out of 5 is because the picture settings have inexplicably gotten lost (i.e. reset somehow). While this has only occurred a few times, it is definitely annoying as I have no idea why the TV reset itself.I had initially been looking for an LCD/Plasma as I wanted a "skinny" TV, but was a little put-off at the high price for 1080P HD TVs. However, after seeing this one "in person" at the local Circuit City, I was hooked. The image quality is amazing with bright colors and crisp picture and, for being a DLP, it is still fairly thin. I had looked into buying an Aquos or Bravia but am so glad that I made this purchase instead as I was able to get a considerably larger TV (56" DLP as opposed to 40-42" LCD/Plasma) for the same price as a "thin" TV.
I purchased this camera on sale at Target. The camera exceeded my expectations.However, only a month after use, the camera would only take pictures in landscape mode. All other modes freeze after a picture is taking.I recommend purchasing a different camera.
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.
I have had a lot of fun with this camera. The picture quality is not great (the 1.3MB claim is a bit rich) and indoor photos come out quite poorly because there is no flash. However, for a camera that I can carry around in my pocket (it weighs next to nothing), ready to take shots of any and all situations aroud me it is very handy. There is no way I could ever carry a full-featured camera in my pocket, so my thinking is, this camera is definitely better than no camera. For the price, I think it is great.It's also great to pull out of your pocket. &quot;What IS that????&quot; It's a great conversation starter.Pros:Size, Ease of Use, Memory, Ease of Recharging (from computer's USB port)Cons:Picture quality
We used our antenna that came with the sirius boombox and it would lose signal. We used it at a hangar while we would do maintenance. since I bought this antenna its been great jamming out at work.
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 purchased two of these cards for use in a Nikon D80. With JPG Fine settings, each card holds about 550 shots. The camera can take about 5 to 8 shots a second. Excellent price for the memory.
The radio/cd player and alarm is easy enough for my sister(for whom I purchased it) to work--except for the alarm. She's afraid to try anything new.Thanks...I saw it in a store for $6 more than I paid for it. The free shipping offers are a real plus. Many thanks.
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...
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.
I picked up 2 of these under a promotion that ended up costing me all of $10. What a steal! These are my mainstays now and I haven't had a single problem. Fast write, read and encryption works perfectly on it.The only issue is that they are a little long and if you have a computer with a USB slot on the front under the bottom cover and it angles down, you may have a problem connecting it there.
Works very well. Installs in seconds. The range is pretty good through several walls and doors. The receiver module is a little weird looking but luckily for me I have it tucked away in a media closet. I was able to control my home theater receiver from outside the house, approximately 50 feet away, with the antenna retracted.
I've bought two of these, and the price is so great I may buy more. I was using the 30 gig ipod video unit and upgraded to the 160 unit. Which have nice battery life at first but the more you use them the faster the battery dies. Was looking for something to charge other than through my computer or car and found these. I bought two. Use one at work to listen the ipod and have it stay fully charged all day, and one in my suite case for travel and to also have around the house.I have since lost the work one but am looking for it. Though these are so cheap and work so great that may buy one or two more. They come in very handy, especially if you aren't around a computer, or near a high priced device that plays the ipod and charges it.
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.
I recieved this drive as a gift Christmas 2001. Right off, burning CD's turned out to be a huge hassle as I had to "coaster" about half of the 50 or so CD's I attempted to burn in the first month. As it was pretty much the burner I was stuck with, I kept it, only to have it [fail]me by September 2002. Go with another brand.
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.
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.
The screen is broken. Maybe it is under warranty, maybe not. Olympus customer service has not communicated to us once since we sent them the camera two months ago. Every once in a while we pick up the phone to find out what was wrong with the documenation we provided them, and what we need to send them now. Just remember, you don't need a warranty until the product breaks. If you don't need the warranty, then this camera is not too bad. If you expect a manufacturer to stand behind their product, I recommend you buy another brand.
I got these as a replacement for our panasonic batteries for our cordless phones. Our phones and batteries were old and each one would cut off the phone after about 30 minutes of talk time, but only about 5 min of speaker phone time.The replacements (generics) work very well, as if the phones were new again.Great product for the price and the shipping costs still didn't make the generics cost-prohibitive. Still cheaper than the Panasonics!
Great size and he loves his new set of head phones. Nothing more I have to say except its definitely worth it.
Best media ever, these save me tons of money by backing up all my video games & movies. You can't go wrong with Verbatim ever. I highly recommend to anyone, stop reading and order yours now!.
I think is a good product but in features the Built-in RAM is 8 MB
I prefer ac to usb power. The cable is to short and I always have to connect my laprop to a power source just to run the usb. I would not buy this cooler again.
I bought this as a beefier replacement for my older power supply when I upgraded to a 8800 series graphics card.Not a whole lot to say about it- it works. The large single cooling fan seems to keep temperatures cool, while making relatively little noise. I've been running it in my new PC for about 4 months and haven't had any trouble yet. I'm sure there are fancier power supplies out there, but overall, I feel this was a good purchase.
Great product. Did receive a case with Camera but this is very protective handy and fits in your pocket.
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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 camera takes good photographs.My issue is its recharging system.It was purchased with a cradle CP FX-A10, after about 9 months the battery would no longer charge fully. I discharged the Nickel Hybride battery fully with no success. I purchased a new battery... same problems.DO NOT BUY a Cradle, it is a waste of money.I now recharge AA batteries with an external charger.
I purchased these earphones yesterday at a retail store. Before taking the plunge to spend $99 on a pair of earphones however, I researched several websites deciding what might be best for me. My main purpose for buying sound isolating earphones was to use while riding a Harley-Davidson cross-country this coming summer. Cutting down wind and road noise was my number one criteria for purchase.I'm happy to say, these exceeded my expectations. Although they don't cut down on the loudest of noises, they cut out enough to easily hear the music without having to turn the volume to a high level. I took a 60-mile ride on my Harley this morning and in that one hour, I knew I'd made a good purchase.They work in a very similar manner to expandable foam earplugs in that they cut down all external noise while pumping near flawless tunes through the small plastic channel into your ear canal. They come with nine types/sizes of attachments: 3 silicone, 3 soft-silicone, & 3 sqeeze foam. All three types come in S, M, L sizes. I tried all three types before deciding on the soft-silicone ones. After just a few minutes of wear, they had softened up enough from my own body heat that I could barely tell they were there.If you don't like earphones that you must insert into your ears, then these may not be for you. If you do decide to try them out, play around with them and try out all the types and sizes of inserts to see which you like best. I found that if you hold the speaker portion of the earphone up and give it a 1/4 turn to the rear while inserting it, you'll get a near perfect seal that won't easily come out. You'll then have them in the correct postion to loop the cable over your ear.This was a very good purchase. They work very well and come with nice circular carrying case to wind the excess cable. They also come with 2-year manufacturer's warranty.If you need to cut out external noise and you want high quality sound with good bass and treble, then these are for you.
I am (you may say) a computer dummy, but I got the wireless Intel ... and after 4 days of trying to get this up and running I took it back to the store and got the Linksys wireless AP Router and PC card. I am usin windows 98 on my desktop and winows xp home on my laptop and the laptop is the wireless. Let me tell you I got this set up and running in about 1 hour. I is very easy and the instructions are very simple so anyone can follow. I am very happy with this product, I am moving around the house with my laptop and signal is very good, I have not gone out in the back yard yet since is freezing cold right now but I will soon just so I can see how far I can go from the base - it says up to 1500'. I just love it..good buy.
Worked very well without any adjustment. Wish it came with 2 coaxial in's and 2 out's to protect my twin satellite dish.
Quite a contrast from other reviews, but honestly, this box works wonderfully! I've been using it for the last six months transferring all my old VHS tapes to DVD video and burning them to disc with my DVD-R. Reccomendations I can give to other owners or those considering purchasing it: Go straight away to their website and get the latest driver and the latest version of CapWiz for maximum performance. Also, ensure that you plug it directly into the machine and not a hub, and make sure NO other USB devices are plugged in with it. It's a beautiful box but it eats up almost all of the USB total bandwidth when you use it.Beyond that it's worked perfectly for me every time at a standard rate of 4Mbps and I can't reccomend it more highly. Setup is easy if you follow the wizards in the updated software, and you can't go wrong with it.
This keyboard is really special. I wanted a back-lit keyboard for my late evening computing and initially looked at the Logitech. After reading other reviews and comparing prices, I picked Saitek. I'm glad I did. This keyboard is the best one I've ever typed on. The "feel" of the keys is great. The back-lighting is fabulous. You can select blue, red, or magenta. There is a rheostat right on the keyboard to adjust the amount of illumination. The other feature I really like is the weight of this keyboard. It's substantial compared to other "junk" I've used over the years. It doesn't slide around. It has large rubber feet and a great rest for your palms if you choose to use it. Highly recommended!
My life is constantly surrounded by music and as a young artist I think these phones are the way to go. Give the 555s three days of solid use, let the cans burn a bit and you will have in incredible listening experience.The reviews listed on this site are all very true, but they are nothing compared to the investment that I consider the Sennheiser HD - 555s. Some of these reviews suggest low quality in the bass, and muffled tones. Perhaps a few listeners would prefer "Beats by Dr. Dre," in which case, you will get exactly what you want. By the way, my room broke his over the ear Beats the other day, cracked right in halfWith the 555s the bass evens out after a weekend of use and after about 25-30 hours, you are golden. Really great for jazz, electronic, classical and folk.I paid a bit too much for the rush delivery of these headphones, but it has been worth every cent. A completely brilliant way to listen to music. I tried to order these Headphones from other sellers on Amazon, but to no avail. Going through Amazon was fast and efficient, I also paid over 40% off my purchase. As Bob Dylan once said "Don't thing Twice, It's alright"One interesting note however, the headphones are NOT NOISE CANCELING and can get cause distractions for non audiophiles. I think the 555s work well indoors and would not recommend them for outside use. Private listening is suggested. Great addition to an an apartment type setting, where you can just relax.I took them to a friend who I consider to be a bit of a music guru, and he gave them a nod. I've yet to be able to tell the difference in sound between the 555s and his HD 600 level series (see link), but I do know that for the 555s you don't need an amp, or anything. You just plug in and listen. Perhaps the 600s are something to work for. If I keep listening like this, I'll be there soonOther reviews have complained about the Connector being too cluncky when connected to the ipod or mp3 player (you need to go from a "1 8 to 1 4" adapter (link). I cannot help to think that these headphones were not meant for portable use, and I noticed a drastic difference in sound quality when playing from my ipod versus my computer.Still, I have found myself focused, in better spirits and more efficient since making this purchase. The 555s are extremely comfortable (you can almost fall asleep with them) but I wouldn't try because of the plastic frame. Soft cushions on the ears feel really nice. They are a bit delicate but I think that is intentional. If you have a concerns, there is a two year warranty printed on the box.The HD 555s have changed the way I listen to music, to be short. Listening is such a subjective topic and there will always be people out there telling you not to buy. Buy yourself a gift and Happy Listening!Sennheiser HD600 Over-Ear Open Dynamic Hi-Fi Professional Stereo Headphones (Black)Recoton CW1521 Audio 1/4" to 1/8" Stereo Adapter
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)
I loved this item, until the one time I dropped the pen part and now the pen is unusable. it does not twist out any more and the WORST part is PNY does not sell a replacement pen half. they'll sell you the ink cartridges, but not the pen. and the pen is only warrentied for 30 days. The USB drive is fine. But I think I'd stick to the plain jump drive, since PNY won't stand behind this item. I asked what if I LOST the pen piece?? and now had no cover. still NO WAY to get any replacement parts. HOW LAME
This past summer I studied in Cuba for a month. Of course this is once in a lifetime opportunity, so I had to get a camera and it HAD to be digital. I've never owned my own camera before and already too many moments in my lifetime have gone by without ever being recorded. I also have a problem with getting myself to the store and going through the tedious and costly process of developing film.So I went ahead and purchased the HP C615 model and it was probably one of the best purchases I ever made. I also purchased the 96 MB memory card which holds up to 360 photos at the lowest quality (which is better than some film cameras). It was well worth it. All of the other American students whom I met in Cuba, were envious of the fact that I could selectively view and delete my pictures through the camera. In comparing film pictures with mine of the exact same images the HP 615 won out every single time. So that's not a bad large investment compared to buying film, lugging it around and then waiting for it to be developed. Now all I carry is the camera and an extra set of batteries.Of course this review wouldn't be objective if I didn't put one complaint in. My only complaint is that the viewfinder is not very well lit. It's actually pretty dull compared to some other cameras that I've taken pictures with. It also does not provide a very accurate width of the actual photo that gets processed. But since I realize the fault of the camera, I know its OK to cut off people's arms straggling on the edges of the viewfinder because the photo comes out perfectly trimmed. This does cause a problem for those one or two occasions when you have to rely on a waiter or passerby to take your own photo. They usually include too much of the surrounding area. But I found a way to get around that too; now I set the zoom and area for the innocent bystander.The pictures I take are breathtaking!! The colors are scintillating, and the lucid ambiance palpable. If you're just starting out this is a great choice. People who now view my photos assume that I have some kind of talent or training, but I am honest and admit to them that it's really the camera.
This camcorder was pretty much as expected. It suits my purposes of filming short video clips for my website HaynesFordSuperDeals.comI was unhappy with the way the price kept changing on Amazon.com if I had ordered it the first day I checked it out it would have only cost $[...], I hesitated and watched it go up in price, when it came down a few dollars I purchased but it still cost $[...]. The sound is not very good at all, I wouldn't use this for family videos or anything that I considered special.
I have used this ball for 6 months. Players laugh at me as they are paying off their bets. Most friends play Pro V 1 or 1+. I can drive the ball with the best, stops on the green and putts well. I am a player, 11 handicap and posted 78 rounds this year at a private club.
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.
Not only is this an outdated router, it works horribly. We are on DSL and have two computers plugged in. We have no desire for wireless. This router needs to be reset three times a day by getting on the floor and plugging and unplugging it. We finally drove down to the store and bought a new current router Dlink brand for $40 and solved this problem. Its going into the trash tonight.
I recently purchased this lens along with a 320ex flash for my Canon t3i.. I absolutely Love it.. As a Realtor, pics are very important in my industry.. It was a bit pricey, but well worth every penny. The quality of the pictures are amazing and trust me, you will see the difference... I would highly recommend this product along with Canon flash to everyone..
Fantastic display... don't understand why this model isn't available anymore. Bright, vivid, clean lines, wide viewing angle, and best of all - great price!
I purchased Navman PiN 100 Portable GPS Pocket PC Navigation System and I read here on Amazon that this would be perfect with the Navman. I purchased both from Amazon and to my dismay the Navman does not even recognize that I have inserted a disk.I did a lot of research on the internet and found others having the same problem, and some others saying it worked for them. I contacted Mio the company that makes the Navman hardware. Its the Mio Mitek 168 model and they replied in broken english that they cannot help me and I should contact San Disk. This is a Chinese company that makes the Mio Mitek 168 that Navman uses to package its GPS.San Disk does not seem to care either. I still don't know if its a hardware problem, a driver problem or some other problem since no one seems to know or care.As a consumer I am fedup with this and am returning this to Amazon. What a waste of time.Please see my review of Navman to hear my views on that.
Don't be fooled by $60+ cables. The electrons don't change and this cord does a great job. I have 3 different StarTech HDMI cables and they all work great.
Instead of purchasing the conversion kit and a spare battery(total of $80) you would be better off sticking with the AA versionand of the radio, and blowing $30 to $40 on a NiMh charger and eight batteries. This combination gives you over 30 hrs of operation on three AA size NiMh batteries vs. only 11 hrs with the Motorola kit. This way you will also have rechargable AA batteries available for flashlights, cameras, games, toys, etc...
I have bought several radios trying to get good reception of a particular, weak station while working outside. Although not perfect this unit does the best job of any. I didn't rate it 5 stars because I would prefer digital tuning. I would buy it again.
Don't waste your money. I'm experiencing many of the problems mentioned in other reviews, but the main thing is that it has lost synchronization and I have no control over my cursor. Incredibly frustrating.
I was looking for an expensive tripod for my Flip Ultra HD; but many of them online are in the $15-25 range! However, this tripod is great and perfectly fits the camera! Shipping was super fast as well...
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!
Nice case, great price!I zapped my hotel key card with the magnet closure, but otherwise it's great.
cant beat this to remove mold from slides but it does contain TCE, a known carcinogen. use sparingly with good ventilation. melts plastic slide mounts INSTANTLY!
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.
This product was used on a Flip Ultra non-HD camera.Obviously the allure for this product was the price. This tripod works fairly well for the standard shot but doesn't allow for much creativity with the camera. After reading numerous glowing reviews I thought this product would be more than it actually is; but I must remember the price. For what I payed, the build quality is excellent, the compact size is extremely useful and I have had no problems with stability. My one complaint is that the tripod is very inelastic and makes bending the tripod for interesting shots difficult. My next aim will be theJoby GP3 Gorillapodwhich appears to offer more flexibility.4 stars, and for the price I would recommend it to anyone just wanting to make their simple camera stand up straight for clear, still video.
Highest quality and great price-point, these network cables (in various lengths) exceeded my expectations! Love the fact that you can choose your colors (I chose BLACK for CAT6) and their snagless design is several grades above what I've come to expect when I see the word "Snagless". There is a piece of rubberized plastic that bends over the spring clip release, so when you're tugging a cable out of a rat's nest of tangled cables, these will come out straight-away and without getting jammed or hung up. Gold! Signal quality appears pristine, network is running blazing fast no issues - glad I opted for these cables. Quality is superb.
Makes you older fire-wire IPOD with all that music play nicely in my truck. I ill work for you also.
I recieved this wrong item and sent it back for a credit and you charged me for it. I would like an immediate responce. I have been trying to locate an area to send an e-mail and with no success I got this. I ordered 2 of these and I recieved one porperly. I also have a letter stating that you could not send this to be and I would receive a credit. Please credit my Mastercard for this. I am very frustrated. Thank you, Barbara Goglia
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.
I gave this gift to my daughter for Christmas. It took a while for her to understand how to take songs from the computer and put on her mp3, but now she has mastered it and loves it.Great product
I bought the HD555 second hand for 50bucks. Its a major improvement over the slightly cheaper headphones and its the most comfortable headphone I have ever worn. I also have the ATH-M50s from Audio Techinica, sound quality wise the M50s are much better but for the price I'm impressed what the HD555s can accomplish.
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 bought the Pioneer PD-F1009 301-Disc CD-File Changer several months ago and we love it. It holds every CD we have and keeps them in one place ready to play. We listen to significantly more music now than before we got the changer. The unit has performed flawlessly and certainly adds enjoyment to our home.
The card works great and fast! I was surprised by the great price. Way more memory than I should ever need for my digital camera.
I bought this financial calculator for my finance class. I think it is ok.
Ambassador Flynn and Robin Moore have written a great book! There is a full range of human emotion - from laughter to sorrow - contained within its pages as the reader comes to know and care about Pope Bill Kelly and family. What at first seems wholly unrealistic (an American Pope!) easily become realistic as the story progresses. It also contains insightful observation about the Vatican and the State Department. Through these observations, the reader learns a lot about Ambassador Flynn, thinly veiled in the character of Ambassador Kirby. This book is a great (and quick) read as well as an adventure for anyone who has an interest in politics, the Catholic Church or simply enjoys a well-written story.
If you work in an office with a data center and a generator, then plug your computer into your office power supply... But if you don't, and you value the data on your computer (as well as the computer itself), you absolutely need a backup power supply. This one is excellent for the price (less than the cost of a good replacement battery for a laptop).Because it's a battery backup system, it protects your computer from both high voltage spikes AND low voltage problems. I live in NYC, and the power is pretty steady, but every now and then there is a momentary flicker in the power supply that wreaks havoc on the data on my computer. Laptops have a backup battery built-in, but when this happens to a home computer, all sorts of nasty things can happen. If the CPU doesn't get fried then the data on your computer can become corrupted, the OS can freeze, or crash, or...like Frankenstein, get a mind of its own.PROS -Some nice features with this unit include: there is a usb connector and software that allows your computer to monitor the voltage, the amount of charge on the battery, keep a record of power problems, and to tell your computer what to do in case of problems...automatically.Also, the battery pack is removable, so eventually you can replace the battery pack rather than the whole thing.CONS- It's a small battery so don't expect to work on your computer thru a blackout. It's designed to give you enough time to save your work and shut down...and NOT to work off the battery.- It's heavy and bulky - weighs a ton - but still fits under the bottom shelf of my desk.- There are 8 outlets, but only 4 that connects to the backup battery (which doesn't matter because the more things you plug into the battery backup, the quicker it will run out during a blackout - you want to just plug in the essentials to the battery: CPU, Monitor, and maybe an external drive or a printer).
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.
Fantastic image quality lens. Mine is mated with the Rebel XTi, and produces great results. Light, fast and tack sharp.
I bought this camera for my daughter while on vacation in Europe. Alas, only when I left, I discovered that the camera has a defect. And guess what, the HP warranty in the country I now live in (where it costs twice as much which was the reason I bought it abroad in the first place), doesn't cover anything because I bought it in another country.The problem with the camera is that it takes very few pictures before it gives me the message that battery power is low, then it turns off. But when I then place the batteries in my Sony digital camera, it works fine and shows that the batteries are either fully charged, or half charged. In any case, it takes very long time before I have to change the same batteries that my HP said did not have any more power.I contacted HP online services, and via email they gave me excellent feedback and they did try to help me solve the problem in different ways and with different means. As a matter of fact, I could download firmware, which should take care of the problem on my camera (which means that many people have had the same problem). Despite all the support they gave me, which was nothing short of excellent, my camera still has the problem. Now, I will have to find an HP service center, and pay whatever it costs despite that it is only 2 months old, or just keep 10 sets of batteries at hand...Other than that, I think the camera is fine, especially if it is for beginners. It is easy to navigate through the menus, the LCD screen has a nice size, and it has many different functions. The only thing with the design is that I frequently get confused when trying to turn it on, because of the location of the on/off switch.If it were not for the battery issue, I would have given the camera a rating of 4. But this is a very important issue and very relevant to the functioning of the camera!
Do you ever wonder why a product is poorly designed when you could have come up with something much better? That's the feeling you'll get when you take a look at this.It's not that its a bad cooler. It might work well in that function. I won't know because mine is going back untested.It's the details that all work together to disappoint. The perforated aluminum top is punched with holes with rough edges, so running your hand (or worse, your laptop) across the top will have a nice "cheese grater" effect. The plastic along the outside perimeter and button is of cheap quality and just looks like it won't last. The cord storage area on the bottom looks like a few attempts at opening will break the mechanism; getting the cord out from it is like a game of operation, and if you have big fingers you might find it a bit irritating when you scrape them along the plastic stubs inside. The power cord, as mentioned in other reviews, doesn't appear like it will last very long. A few good bends should break the wire inside nicely.In all, its disappointing to this result when for the money it could have been much better. But then clearly for this type of device the companies optimize for profit, not quality. That or the owner let their high school-drop-out nephew design it. Hard to tell.
I actually have two of these radios and I am very happy with them.Although they are not perfect they accomplish the use I give them and more.
Holds a lot of pictures! Am glad I went with the 1GB.
got this in the mail, popped it into my new S3000 nokia camera, took pictures.as far as i know this is working perfectly how its supposed to.
I got this to help me scan paper documents to save as pdfs to de-paper my office. Except for some difficulties clearing the rare paper jams, it seems to be fine mechanically.I would be satisfied except I haven't been able to make it play nice with Acrobat v. 7 for Windows XP SP2. The HP-supplied software will produce pdfs, but of generally poor quality compared to what the scanner can do driven from Acrobat. The problem is trying to get a scan of both sides of the paper from the ADF. The recommended TWAIN driver (the "Document" TWAIN) that comes with it simply won't do this from Acrobat, but it works fine for single-sided scans. Using the other TWAIN driver will scan both sides, but it automatically crops out chunks of some pages apparently at random, so you have to correct the scanning area for each page - and it won't let you control the scanner parameters like you should be able to. The WIA driver won't do both sides at all, and has odd defaults on top of that.So if you are scanning front sides only with Acrobat, you can make this scanner work from Acrobat, but otherwise, you are in for a hassle. Maybe there is some other driver that would work, but I haven't been able to find it yet.
It's me again. It's obvious that there are problems with the A120 and other DVD players. My friends who have Sony players all experience the &quot;lip sync&quot; problem from time to time. I RETURNED my A120 and got another one. It works fine! Bottom line, if Panasonic does not want to admit that there is something wrong with their player, make sure you buy your player someplace where you can return it (not get it repaired - can they be repaired? ). I bought mine at Sears. 3 months later they exchanged it with no problem! Let Panasonic get the broken ones back! I move up my rating because it is a good player. I'm just mad that I had to revisit the store to get one that actually works. :-)
Having gotten the new 1 gb 45 hour disc mini disc, I am happy because it is now possible to get on one disc what I previously had to spread over 34 standard 80 minute discs. If I want, I can store about 900 songs, or 70 cd's, or save a whole year of voice lessons.Can you imagine how great it is to no longer worry about running out of disk space or having to delete tracks to create space, or using a lot of discs.For $6.99 for 45 hours, this is $0.15 per hour compared to about $1.50 per disc for the standard 80 minute discs, so the value is incredible.If you have an older MD player you may find this HI-MD to be incompatible with that software, so be sure your player is compatible or that you have updated software before buying. My MZN HF800 (reviewed separately) is compatible.I highly recommend this. I hope this review was helpful.
Sony continues their long-standing tradition of mixed-bag headphone design with the new MDR-XD300's.It's hard to miss the fact that these headphones offer 40mm drivers for less than $40. That's a first for any headphone manufacturer, and Sony's greatest successes in the headphone arena have been with 40mm units (the now-legendary 7506 and V6 'phones, both of which list for $100), so on paper this looks like a huge bang-for-the-buck deal.And harder to miss is size - these headphones are large on a 70's-era helicopter pilot scale. The chrome accent earcups with large vinyl pads could easily swallow a toddler's head. But a closer inspection reveals a well thought out design engineered with all the complex detail of a suspended-deck bridge. The headband hinges on the earcups by means of sprung double suspension arms. The drivers are angled inwards to better face the ear. Even the cloth-weave cord is a thoughtful and retro touch.The next surprise comes when you actually pick the XD300's up. Despite the intimidating dimensions, weight-wise they give the impression of hollow paper. Weighing in at just nine ounces, it's clear from the outset that these are long term listening headphones. The soft rubber headband rests gently atop your head, and the overstuffed earcup pads are comfortable pretty much however you place them. It's easy to forget you have these on after a few minutes, with even the possibility of falling asleep with them on.But the first listening impression brings the last surprise, and it's not a good one. The sound is somewhat muffled and "distant"; Yo Yo Ma is sitting with his back facing the audience. The lead singer of The Killers has placed the mic in the corner of the room and is singing from the opposite corner. Symphony recordings have been made with the mic laying on the floor many rows back. The problem is equalization - the low end is fine, bass notes come through with chest-thumping authority, but there's a sudden sharp rise at the low midrange, with a slow decline thereafter, the rest of the highs dulled. The end result is the illusion of muffled distance, making any source sound as though it's not properly produced/engineered.This is nothing a modest-sized EQ can't fix. A slightly less-bassy, more-high "rock" scooped EQ curve (For the technical: Leaving everything alone below 200hz, compensating with a -5db drop around 600Hz and rising slowly thereafter to about +5db at 16k) will reward the patient knob-turner with a fantastic listening experience. Gone is the dull distance, replaced with dead-on accurate bass and highs, a giant sound stage, and overall the kind of sound deserving of the "Studio Monitor" name.Therein lies the rub with the XD300's; despite their lightweight comfort and how easily they can be driven by an iPod or portable, any source without a decent EQ is not an option. You can't simply plug and play these headphones into any random device you want to hear. There's only a small percentage of people who use and know EQs who will be able to get the most out of the XD300's, hence the two-star rating.
I read quite a number of reviews on the Samsung S800. Some of the reviews were quite negative. I was a bit skeptical when I brought this camera. I brought it anyway, since I could not find another camera with the same features for even a much higher price. After 3 months of use, I am glad that I made the right decision. Picture quality is at least as good as my other digital cameras ( Olympus C5050 and Panasonic Lumix ), if not better. MPEG4 video is good except during playback, the image and sound are a bit out of sync. Anyway, considering all factors, this is a very good buy for the amount of money. I even use it to replace my JVC camcorder.Good:- use standard AA batteries- use standard SD memory cards- very attractive appearance (black only, the silver looks cheap)- light weight- MPEG4 video with pause control (unique and excellent feature )- tons of special effects and features- fast flash- auto/program/manual modeBad:- video and sound are out ot sync during playback- does not come with rechargeable batteries and charger- proprietary video cableFor less than $[...], what else can you ask for ?
What more is there to be said. Low cost, and gives you 2Ghz Pentium 4 performance. Great upgrade for any older Socket A motherboard with a lesser cpu installed, like a AMD 1.333 or something. Only downside for some people is it's an earlier Palomino core that can not be easily overclocked. Besides that, I recommend it.
I have a Sonos ZP120 amp and wanted to run two sets of speakers from it. The Niles does the job beautifully. When I opened the box, I realized how solid and well-made it is! Each speaker set plus the amp has separate removable connectors (tough to remove, I recommend a small flat head screwdriver to gently pry them free). Very easy to set up and use. Works like a champ. The separate volume controls are a must! Even the stickers with the names of the rooms (for identifying each set of speakers) are well made -- thick paper, easy to apply.Highly recommended!
Didn't know music could sound so good. They're light, comfortable, and sound like music should be heard. I thought my MDR V900 were great, but listening to my MDR-SA5000 makes them sound like ear buds.You'll love them.
A good basic AM/FM radio. Not digital tuning, but it works fine. Reasonably good reception.
Samsung's BD-P1200 second generation Blu-ray disc player is a far superior piece of hardware than its predecessor the BD-P1000 which I bought and gave a great review to last September. The new model is more compact and has a noticeably different front panel. Gone are the blue accent lighting on the controls for one blue light in the center of the panel which is less noticeable in a dark room. The player has a faster load time and it just seems sturdier. It doesn't have the glossy piano black finish all around like the first model, but in a console who's going to notice. The PQ is sharper. No doubt due to the HQV feature. Using HDMI, the image on my Samsung 40" LCD is stellar. The first model has come down in price, and many early adopters are starting to grab it at its new low price. I found that the two firmware upgrades on that model started to make it glitchy. Save yourself the headache and buy this new 2nd gen model. You will not be disappointed. You will dream inblue.
The shape size and weight of the board is good for someone with big hands.The keys are not flat and close together like most other boards making it easy to accidently press adjacent keys and causing typos,Pretty blue glow is cool. A great keyboard at a great price.
Used this to fix my headlight switch problem in my RX-7 because the extra current was frying my switch and harness. Put one of these bad boys in there and it's been running great for almost a year now and I don't expect to have a problem with it for a very long time.
This unit works perfect with a direct tv standard receiver, I removed the unit from the secure packaging installed battery's without charging and it operated perfectly. thanks!!!
What makes it different from most is the stainless steel parts inside, rather than aluminum. Coffee is acidic, so it leaches away aluminum from most percolators, and people drink it. Aluminum is known to cause birth defects and might possibly play some role in Alzheimer's disease (a controversial subject). There are probably other problems with aluminum we haven't yet discovered. Therefore, it's probably best to avoid the stuff.Anyway, we have no complaints about the new percolator. It works great, and it brews safe coffee.
I purchased this case several months ago and can say that I'm happy with it. Even though it's made of canvas, it has a very rigid feel to it. It includes small pockets inside for additional memory sticks that you'll most likely want to carry with your camera. The constuction is top-quality and feel overall it's a good value for the cost.
I just bought these from amazon and they are incredible headphones!!!!! Amazon shipped it very fast!!! I got the headphones 1 day after I bought them!!!! They are so nice I'm about to buy my mom a pair and buy another pair for myself!!!! They are very comfortable, the sound is amazing, and the volume control is extremely helpful for me because I keep my mp3 player on hold and I don't have to take my mp3 player out of my pocket to turn it down when someone is trieng to talk to me! I recommend these headphones to anyone who wants very good quality headphones for a cheap price!!!!
Completely agree with the above comments on the bittering agent. This product was handy and a great idea, until 3M caved to the pressure to keep morons from damaging themselves. The trick to using this canned air without ruining your keyboard is to keep the can upright at all times while using. That'll keep the bittering agent in the can. If any moisture comes through the nozzle, you've effectively covered the item you're spraying, and in my case the keyboard, so you're stuck with the bitter taste for... well, ever. Now: Try to clean a keyboard with a vertical can -- tough, huh? 3M says you can remove this with a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water, and remove the taste with dairy products. I'm going to drink my milk, wash my keyboard with alcohol and water, and toss the 6-pack of compressed air into the trash. Might be good to keep your dog from licking his paws....Under no circumstances would I recommend this product.
Cable works fine, but it is absolutely impossible to make it lie flat/straight - it curls up into a helix no matter what I do with it. I wish I had bought a more expensive higher quality cable, because this stuff is so painful to work with.
They just came yesterday and I been listening to music all day long. Good sound and not to loud and that is sad, no ear pain which I like. Long Cable, Excellent! Great Product, you have to buy it!!!
This camera works really well with a Palm IIIc. It was on salefor only ... as Deal of the Day at ... so I picked it up and then came back to Amazon for a Palm IIIc with ... off and no tax.Since this is a low price &quot;fun camera&quot; which doesn't have all the fancy features like other higher priced ones, there are several things you need to know in order to get the optimum quality.1. Download the latest driver from Kodak. Don't use the one that came with the camera which is probably the outdated v1.00 or v1.20. By using the latest driver, your picture and preview quality does improve.2. Obviously, it doesn't provide flash. Don't try to take a picture in the dark unless you have abundant light source or if the object itself provides extremely high luminance that brightens up the entire area (for example: movie screen, monitor, outdoor fireworks, etc). Daytime especially noon when the sun's out provides the best natural lighting.3. Always use 640x480. Never use 320x240 and don't bother with the 2x zoom feature. The 2x zooming simply crops the center part of the screen and shows it to you at 320x240. For a nice close up view, just walk closer to the object but no closer than 4 feet away. Otherwise, it might look blurry.4. Take still shots. Make sure no objects are moving and keep your arms still. You can tell if you'll get a nice shot by observing changes in pixels on your preview screen. When you've reached the point where you can hardly see movement in pixels, that's when you take the shot. Keep it still after you press the Date Book button until the preview screen sharpens up and Palm starts saving.5. Use an 8 meg Palm. Each 640x480 jpeg requires roughly 200k of free space. If you have about 4 megs of free space like my Palm IIIc does, you'll have room for saving at least 20 pics. On my Palm m100, I have only 500-600k left so that gives me say...3 pics? If you're using Palm m100 which only has 2 megs, I really wouldn't recommend getting the m100 version of the PalmPix.6. After you sync your Palm, edit the pics by resampling it to 320x240 or 50% of the original resolution for highest quality and save it in 16.7 million color .bmp or use the lowest compression in jpeg. A &quot;sharpen&quot; filter might also enhance the photo depending on the type of object in the pic. For printing, keep it at 640x480 and use 300 dpi to get a nice print out sized roughly 2.1&quot;x1.6&quot;. It's perfect for a personal portrait.Overall, this is an excellent little gadget for capturing images to be used on a website or emailed to family and friends. The hardware itself is very limited but you CAN produce quality pics if you learn to work with it. PalmPix is by far the best digital camera I've seen that retails for under ....
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.
Let's face it...sometimes you pick up an item that sounds like a great idea and then get it home, unwrap it and the problems begin. Not so with this router by Linksys. When I needed to share my DSL connection with 3 computers in the house, as well as setting up some shares for data and printers, I chose this product and was glad I did.I was able to install the router, hook it up to my existing desktop and DSL line as well as connect 2 new additional wireless cards in 2 notebooks in under an hour.The CD for the router makes installation a snap. It guides you through the whole process step by step. You do not have to be familiar with networking at all to have a home network up in running in no time. It automatically senses all your current configurations and just brings them into the new router.The wireless install into the notebooks went as simply as any installation of a plug and play device could.No hitches, no problems. Three computers sharing and accessing the internet within an hour. Not bad! Hats off to Linksys for making home networking so easy anyone can do it!
Ever seen those photos of rivers and waterfalls where the water is all blurred and misty? This filter can help you achieve that and other effects. It drastically cuts down the light passing through your lens, forcing slower shutter speeds that will give the blur effect.This is the strongest ND filter, you may want to look at the 0.6 or 0.3 for a less noticable effect. Also, be prepared to use a tripod. This filter will easily push your shutter speed into multiple seconds, so you'd have to have one.
So, I bought this for my Panasonic DMC-LX5. It fits, very snug. The big lens on the camera makes the front pocket very tight. I can squeeze the extra battery in, and probably an SD Card, and that's it. I could fit something in the main pocket with the camera, in the dead space next to the lens, but I don't want stuff rattling around with the camera. It has a reasonable amount of padding, nothing too strong, good structure, it's well made. I don't know what the flap is for either, honestly.This is a good case for the LX5 if all you want to take with you is the camera. But I realized all too late that when I do that, it generally goes in a pocket. I want a bigger case now, to carry the lens adapter and the Gorillapod and the other knick-knacks that go along with this thing. My bad. When I do, I'll try to find this case a good home, because it's a quality piece.
It was a gift for my mom and she doesnt like because it has alot of static and she can't listen to her favorite radio station, I am very disappointed.
1. I have Canon A75 then now DS600. There is a big difference2. SD600 always in my pocket and not miss any moment I want to shoot3. The performance is excellent. Especially in the night strong flash.4. Battery life is goodweak point1. We need Canon to make indicator for battery.I recommend this product for who needs to keep value camera in his pocketand actually I would like to get SD800
The product does what it says... it scans, organizes, and categorizes receipts from just about any retail store or restaurant chain. If you run your own small business and need to track expenses JUST via receipts, this is a great tool. Everything else about this product is broken.First, the program itself is huge. It installs MSSQL, and an a large set of programs and data files. It also adds a background service (which autostarts at boot) that eats 500M+ of memory even when the main program isn't running. When it IS running, it's combined system usage is over a gig of memory.Second is speed. The scanner itself scans receipts in quickly, taking only a second or two for a standard receipt, 5 or so for a letter sized page. The software then takes 30 to 90 seconds (2Ghz laptop w/ 2G of ram here) to "scanalyze" the receipt, depending on size and image quality. There is no way to batch scan receipts and put off the rest for later, so you're stuck waiting for it if you have multiple receipts. If you're lucky, it gleans and auto-enters data for 4 or 5 fields and/or auto crops and rotates your receipt. If not, you have to do that manually.It also claims to organize other documents. But other documents it means recipes and newspaper clippings, which are about all it knows how to do outside of receipts. It can scan and store letter sized documents and pictures, but it then spends lots of time trying to "scanalyze" it, even though it's not a receipt, before finally giving up and letting you enter data manually. The interface is clunky at best, more so when you're trying to scan multiple pages from a document in. And if the scanner get unplugged from the USB port (which is very easy to do), you lose, as the software can not see the scanner again until you close it and re-open it, which takes at least a minute.Finally we get to export. The QIF data is great, but most recent Quicken products no long accept the QIF format. And if you happen to have an older version, you're limited in what you can do with that data in any case. I've also yet to get it to export a single PDF properly, so I can't say much about that except that it's totally busted. And while I'm sure the tax reports it makes are really nice, who's going to use scanner software to print tax forms for filing?Overall, the hardware is great, but the software is very lacking. It's nice that they offer a twain driver in the bundle so you can use other software with the scanning wand. But even that interface is clunky, and only supports one image at a time scanning. So doing anything multipage is painful, and the buttons on the device are useless outside of the supplied software package. Again, it does what it says, but only that, and not that quickly.Also... It doesn't work on Vista. Period. They've released a few patches to try to update it, but they didn't work. And it now looks like they've given up on the older version and are trying to get people to update to the newest line of software (for a modest fee of course).
I needed this product for my laptop which I used inside my &quot;very wired&quot; university campus.This card is a definite winner, just plug-and-play with my Sony Vaio FXG210. The setup is simple and the driver interface is very user friendly.Plug this into your PCMCIA slot and wait for the OS to detect it. Then run the installation program from the CD. My only complaint was that the software sits in your system tray and can't recognize when the card is no longer in the slot.The card worked beautifully - it tries hard, even picking up a signal from a wireless access point across the hall.4-stars
Maybe it's just me but whenever I've tried non-Epson inks they've been terrible. Rhinotek tended to really over-saturate the paper with ink and smelled bad. It took a long time to dry and the cartridge did not last nearly as long as Epson. Also tried their color cartridge and the colors were quite different than Epson's and not as accurate. I'm willing to pay a bit more for a better (Epson) ink.
I have been struggling with getting the perfect pictures at my daughters gymnastics meets. The only way to stop the action without the blur, I had to settle for dark pictures that looked awful when I lightened them on the computer. Now with this lens, I have the best of everything. Crisp clear pics, no motion blur, nice and bright (since I cant use flash) beautiful pictures I can be proud to show off. This would be the perfect lens for any sports events for getting the perfect picture every time. Im super satisfied. Wonderful pictures with out the high expense.
I purchased the SD-9000 when it was still selling at its regular (and high) price. It is a superb, industrial strength (heavy!) DVD player. Picture quality and sound are outstanding. The only downside was the price, which is now much lower. So, if you want a top quality unit, go for it at the reduced price.
I've gone through 3 headsets so I decided to buy this microphone. It has been wonderful! We've had it for several months now and we've never had a problem with it. I'm planning on buying another one since we're using a headset when we play multiplayer games and my kids argue over who has to use the headset since we all hate it. I'll never buy another headset. These are also half the price of the headsets which makes it an added bonus.
Looks like everything works good - haven't tried the CD player yet. Radio and cassette player work fine. Sound is good.
I NEVER KNEW THAT SOUNDS FROM A PC COULD BE SO CLEAN, CLEAR, AND DYNAMIC. FOR THE PEOPLE CONSIDERING PURCHASING A SPEAKER SYSTEM, IT WOULD BE IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO CONSIDER THIS UNIT. FOR LESS THAN 90.00 YOU WILL GET THE BEST FOR YOUR INVESTMENT. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO DEAL WITH AMAZON.COM.
This is the first digital camera I have owned and I am very happy with it. I have not had any of the problems mentioned in the other reviews. I bought it from BestBuy.com about 2 months ago and for the price of the camera I feel that the zoom and quality of the photos are great. The camera was very easy to figure out how to use. I didn't have any problems with it.Batteries don't last as long as I am used to with a regular camera, but I suppose that is to be expected. I think I took about 250 photos with with the batteries that came with.I am going on an 18 day trip this summer and am excited to use the camera there. I will be bringing a lot of extra batteries though!
These cases are definitely NOT the highest quality. The plastic is a bit flimsy as is the clear plastic cover holder on the outside of the case. If you're in need of a thicker, better quality case for distribution of professional materials or marketing; look for premium cases instead. If you do need basic cases for storing DVD's or other material for personal use... these are perfect. If your cases just sit on a shelf and look pretty; if you only open up your cases occasionally for use.. these are PERFECT. The price is right and they do protect your materials from dust, dirt, fingerprints; they hold your jacket art and they do what they are suppose to do. For the price these are the best.. prices fluctuate on these so keep your eyes peeled.
This is my 2nd digital camera. My first was the ephoto 780c by AGFA. No zoom, with just under 1mp, took decent pictures for a no frills camera. After dropping it one too many times, it was time to get a new camera. After reading a ton of reviews, I decided on Fuji's 2800.When I first picked it up I thought it felt too light, almost toy like. This is no toy! Going from under 1mp to 2mp is a huge jump. The pictures are crisp, clear and with vibrant colors.My only complaints are,1) the view finder/lcd is usless in low light. This makes taking pictures indoors or at night pretty much a guessing game. Very surprising coming from a camera of this caliber.And 2)you cannot preview the picture you just took and disgard it if you want before going on to the next picture. You'll have to change the setting, look for the picture and then delete it. If you aren't paying attention, you could erase the everything! Who wants to sift though a bunch of BAD pictures if you can get rid of them from the get go?!Other than those 2 things, this camera rocks!
The hard drive itself is OK but the software that comes with it to sync your data sucks big time!! The interface looks like it's from Windows 3.1 and not user-friendly. Also, it doesn't automatically backup new folders created on your hard drive!! Of course I found out about this in a very painful way! I lost some files then I told myself I was safe because I backed up the day before but the files weren't there. What a horrible software from the stone age!!
My brother and I each received a pair of E3Gs (close slightly more expensive relatives of the E2Cs) the december before last. After five or six months, my brother's headphones began having a problem where the sound would cut in and out of the left earbud. The problem progressed to the point where whenever the cord was moved, even by the wind the sound would cut in and out wildly. About a month later, the sound started cutting in and out of the right ear bud...I figured it was bad luck because mine were still working. About three months after that, mine began having exactly the same problem. Eventually it got bad enough that I decided to send mine in. After a quick call and three weeks, I received a brand new pair of e3gs. About a month after receiving the new set of headphones, shockingly, the sound started cutting in and out again.After talking with Shure's customer service I was told that it might be possible to get a different model of headphones the next time I returned my defective ones, but first I had to talk to a supervisor in the service and repair department. I spent two weeks, leaving four messages with three different people, before I finally got in contact with a supervisor ("Julie"). After listening to my problem, she claimed that she couldn't do anything other than pay for the shipping the next time I sent the headphones in. When I tried to explain why I wanted to trade in the headphones for some other model that might not have this problem, she transferred me (without asking) to someone in a different department who had no idea what to do with me or what I was talking about.I am never going to purchase another shure product again. Its bad enough having three different sets of headphones from shure have exactly the same problem well before their two year warrenty expired, but the customer service is really what got me. When I had a problem, it took me two weeks to get in contact with them, they returned none of my four messages, and even when I finally did get to speak with a supervisor, she didn't respond to my requests and instead of telling me she couldn't do anything, she transferred me randomly to another person.What you all do is up to you, but companies owe their customers better. If they can't help me, the least they can do is tell me to my face, rather than randomly transfer me to another department. Think carefully before you buy, if you're lucky you might never have a problem. If you're unlucky, well, I hope you have a better time than I did.
I purchased one of these almost a year ago, product has been excellent. I have used the mount on my dirt bike in very rough terrain going very fast, no problem. I have had this mount on my mountain bike in Moab, UT no problem. I ride my dirt bike one to three times a week over rough trails with this mount and no problems. When I go to a WMA on my mountain bike and ride for a whole weekend I never have a problem. I think the people where the GPS fell out after two small bumps and such did not install the mount correctly. I never write reviews unless a product real impresses me and this one did. I have purchased two so I don't have to keep switching hardware between my dirt bike and mountain bike. This is a great product.
The case fits the Canon SD1000 perfectly. While there is no room for extra battery or card, the case holds the camera snugly and safely. I have a 2GB card (I got on amazon.com for $27) so that is usually fine for me. If I need more than that, I am usually carrying another bag so I can put the extra card/battery in there.I was able to thread the camera strap through the slot without cutting the opening. The problem is that the plastic pieces on the strap have to be pushed through before you can pull the camera out. I think it's a small inconvenience.I have the burgundy case. It looks pretty snazzy and sleek! The magnet close is interesting too. Overall, I dig this case. I am pretty excited about it actually.
I installed it without loading the CD in about 3 minutes. I am not counting the time it took me to yank out my receiver and figure out where to plug in the wires. I have a really old receiver (circa 1977) and I just put it in where the tape deck used to go....back in the day.It works great. I have a big house and my desktop is upstairs and my stereo is downstairs and I think it plays great. I mean is it as hi-fi as a new cd playing in my stereo? No. However, that may be just based on the quality of the wma or mp3....keep that in mind.I share other users issues with not being able to see a track listing on the part of the unit attached to my stereo. However, it is not as if I can see one when I pop a cd in. Also, I mean I am 40 and I lived most of my life without seeing a track listing so I guess it really doesn't matter.I do not like the fact I cannot figure out to turn off the unit that plugs into the stereo without unplugging it. I mean where is the on/off button? I have the same issue with the one that plugs into my usb. Maybe I should have taken more than 3 minutes...
No problems in about 5 months with the Canon HF100 camcorder.But be sure to note-- ALL the SDHC cards will *require* an SDHC card reader. They will NOT work in an older SD card reader. (that includes this card, although it's not a fault with the card-- it's the SDHC standard).
I have a complicated setup by home broadband standards in that I am bridged ADSL, meaning that my device that connects to the ADSL line has to act as a dumb "bridge" and cannot serve as a router (at least with the equipment my provider gave me).Well, this unit can handle that nearly automatically! In fact, the only thing that slowed me down was that Linksys supplied me with a bad ethernet cable. My link between the ADSL bridge and this router would be on when I reset the devices, but would go out. I thought this was a negotiation problem, but couldn't find any info in the logs (this is a fault with the LInksys, the logs are scant).It turned out that once I replaced the cable, everything "Just worked." Wonderful! Now we're sharing a broadband connection behind a bridge (the unit handles MAC address cloning so you don't even need to call your ISP when you switch).The only drawbacks are that the logs are vacant of any useful information and, once you start getting into advanced stuff, this router may not do the trick. But in 99.9 percent of all situations as a home broadband user, this thing will handle it (it even does a "DMZ" if you want).
I recently purchased the Panasonic DVD-LS82 portable DVD player after reviewing many competing players (including other Panasonics). What sold me on this player was the long battery life claim and the large screen. Last week I had the opportunity to test the player on a flight from New Jersey to California. I have two small kids and keeping them occupied during the entire 6 hour flight was a priority. The player performed very well; the battery lasted the entire time (though to be fair I had turned the screen setting to the slightly dimmer "Moonlight" setting) and my kids liked the widescreen format. All in all, a very solid player with many useful features and a battery life that seems to be the longest out there.
We are VERY pleased with this wireless keyboard. The trackball design is awesome. It is very easy to use! I use this keyboard on the computer in our bedroom, which is hooked up to our tv. It works flawlessly from across the room and even through a blanket (no more cold hands on the keyboard!).
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!!
i had the harmon kardon receiver, very suck interface, and confusing,but the sound quality is so so great!!!! extreme good sound for a $180 audio quest optical cable out from my PC (playing CD quality music)
Ordered 50 Feet. Great Price when compared to others. The Cable is very heavy duty. Kind of difficult to get a good technique to strip it properly, but maybe I just didnt have the right size stripper. It has a nice almost feels like cotton thread insulation around the 2 cables inside so when you try to remove the outer shell you dont damage the inner wires which is awesome. Fast shipping as always.
transaction was easy and smooth, delivered before expected time, and product met my expectations.. great price.. shopped other stores/sites.. amazon was the cheapest
This is just an average USB red laser optical mouse. No bells and whistles. The scroll wheel serves as a third button. There are 3 rubber pad footings which make it very quiet to operate.I have been using this for my CAD drafting for about year. Pretty accurate and works great.
I owned this camera (Photosmart R727) for about 15 months. Took great pictures. Easy to use. Small size made it very convenient. Had all the features I needed and battery life was great. Unfortunately (and for no apparent reason) it experienced a hardware failure which immediately rendered the camera useless (no viewscreen). After discussing with HP, they determined it was unrepairable. So I basically have to buy a new camera. After reading several other reviews, it appears this is not uncommon for this model. I don't have much experience with other brands besides Kodak, but for a reliable long-term camera, I won't buy another HP.
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'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.
Not a very high-tech item. However, the retractable cord, on the Ipod attachment side was badly bent, right out of the box, totally unusable. Since it was a good deal, something like $6, I decided to lump it, rather than the hassle and cost of returning it, which would likely cost more than $6. I will be much more careful about who I do business with and will not do business with this vendor again and I realize that a good deal might be too good to be true, even with a low tech item like this one.
This arrived to my house in a very timely manner and was bran-new in the package. I ordered 2 of these to take on a week long trip to Jamaica for my honeymoon. They worked out absolutely great. The only complaint that I have is that my camera (Olympus Stylus 400) is extremely slow with it. The write speed of the memory itself is very fast, that's not the issue... it's my cameras taking about 20sec every time you slide the door open (turn it on) and it calculating how many pictures are remaining... I missed a few good picture opportunities if I wasn't "ready" for them. Other than that, once the camera goes through its initial power on cycle, the card was very fast and the camera as well.
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.
Excellent value. I use it between a GPS and 2 different Digital Cameras. No problems encountered as discribed by others.
Wein Products W990560 (SSHSHS)It does not work with my Nikon D5100. The camera will not flash. Can I return it?
A silent (very important) and robust product. I encourage anyone trying to buy 500 GB or 1 TB external HD, to take it into account.
You can't find another high quality/performance in this price range... you get a reputable speaker at a reasonable price. The quality and clarity are superb!
Great speaker at a great price. These sound great in my 26' boat. I have two pairs of the 6.5 & i pair 7.7 in it, driven by a 75 watts x 4 amp. Quite a few people have wanted to know where I hid the sub, the bass is so tight. The mids & highs are great also, and they maintain good sound even at high volume while under way.
i got this tripod for christmas thinking it was going to be good because it looks to be but really, looks are deceiving and its not good at all. When ever you move the camera, it makes a sticking noise and is screechy. Im really disappointed with this, the head of it absolutely sucks and it is very shaky. I hope one found this useful.
Fabulous lens for the small sensor - the images are very sharp at most aperture ranges. Performs much better outdoors with exuberant light - not so hot inside or with limited light due mainly to the sensor limitations.The sensor seems to be on the par with all the other major players - ISO>200 becomes kind of ugly for decent size photographs or full computer screen. (but this is the rule for all sensors at this size anyways)Very sturdy and still working like the first day.Overall fantastic advanced point and shoot camera - I use it mainly for light travel or as backup to my DSLR. (I shopped and played with most of the other brands before buying but this seemed just right!) Recommended!
EXCELLENT Product !!! I have two of these & a third larger Sunsei solar charger model on my 33' boat. Because my boat is on a swing mooring (i.e. without shore power), these 3 units safetly keep all 3 battries on my boat in optimum condition & fully charged. We get temperatures ranging from 6C to 55C (Centigrade...yes very HOT) here in Dubai & these solar chargers have been working well for the last 2 years. Would highly reccomend them (several of my mates have purchased these as well - great value) !!!
Bass is clear, deep, oh, and LOUD! If you really want your HT to sound like an IMAX theater, then I whole-heartedly recommend this sub. It fills in the low end seamlessly. It also takes the burden of reproducing low lows off of your other speakers (which aren't nearly as capable as the PSW505). This is not a cheap "rumble box". The first movie I watched with this sub connected is Peter Jackson's "King Kong". The raptor/bronto chase through the gully is off the hook! The 30-ton bronto's gallop will set up a standing wave in your intestinal tract!!! But loud does not mean muddy or rumbly with the 505. I was pushing the sub to about 50% volume and I thought my house's windows may break. And like I said, that was only at about 50% volume. Besides, you want to be a good neighbor and not max this thing out cuz it can be heard clearly from a good 50 feet away. I find that it performs exceedingly well at about 15% of its capability in my medium/small sided living room. At normal/reasonable volumes, this sub recreates the super lows that truly make the difference between listening pleasure and listening rapture. No HT is truly complete without a sub and this one fits the bill to a tee.a) I definitely WOULDN'T recommend this product if you live in a dorm/apt/condo/townhouse. This thing has the sonic capability to really anger your neighbors.b) This sub is one of the few in its price range that actually has an LFE input (Low Frequency Effects) in addition to LL & speaker-level. I you didn't know, LFE & Line-Level (LL) inputs both use an RCA connector. The difference is that the LFE channel carries only low freqs from source whereas LL carries the entire sound spectrum. The LFE goes straight to your sub's amp whereas LL first goes through your sub's built-in crossover and then from there to your sub's amp. If you plug LL into the LFE input, you'll be asking the sub reproduce the full sound spectrum. Not what you want, of course. Probably not a big deal whether you use one or the other. The Polk's built-in crossover is fine, i'm sure, but I'd rather do the crossing-over at the A/V unit level.c) Apparently, a good powered sub has an ON/OFF/AUTO switch, a 180-degree phase-change switch, a volume control, a cross-over level control (this control is not functional if you are using the LFE), a LL input (or two), an LFE input, and a Left/Right channel speaker-level input and corresponding outputs (for a total of 8 speaker wire connectors).d) The unit seems very well built with what feels like sturdy wood (or MDF) and is somewhat heavy. Which is a good thing. It feels reassuringly sturdy/massive.e) Would I buy this sub again? Well, I've discovered that many of the wonderful items that are for sale at Amazon are no longer being produced. IE, they are discontinued by the manufacturer. Do a product search at polk.com and you will no find this sub (you can do a search in the product support section to find its corresponding literature pdf). I just guess that that is the nature of the beast. Great products sooner or later get replaced with even newer & greater products. The older and merely "great" (not "greater") products still need to get cleared out of the inventory so they wind up at amazon.com or other e-tail sites. So, despite the fact that this sub is no longer in production, no longer supported, and is probably a year or two or three (or more) old... would I still buy it again? HELL YES!
This is my 1st digital camera. I probably read too many reviews by disgruntled camera buffs. I've had it for a few days and love this thing. It takes great pictures and is very easy to use. Even on 1MP setting, I was able to take sharp and colorful photos for printing at home. The EVF is not a big deal, just have at least one light on if shooting indoors at night. Get a card reader for your computer, rechargeable batteries, and your set! I am very happy with my purchase, and excellent price from Amazon.
If you are a coffee lover this is the product for you. Fresh percolated coffee in less time than it takes to brew a pot with a drip-type coffee brewer. I had forgotten how good percolated coffee tastes. The stainless steel ensures there is no unpleasent plastic after-taste with your cup of java. Easy clean up too. Keep the grounds out by either using a filter design for a percolator or by getting the smaller drip filters and pushing the center of the filter through the percolator's tube. Worth every penny of the price.
I purchased this item on June 15 2004 for 85. After almost exactly four years the guy I sold it to called me to complain it wasn't working. I was totally expecting it would have to be replaced, but after cleaning the print head with a wet tissue and replacing and priming the ink cartridges, (the black was empty) the thing started printing as if it was a brand new printer.I have never seen an inkjet double in price before. I wish I had bought one for myself back then.
Easy to install, and works wonderfully with XP. After hours with Tech Support, had to give up on Vista.
The editor review nicely covers almost all the features of this player, with a few exceptions. This player supports VBR MP3s, and according to Sony, the battery life when playing MP3 CDs is 65 hours. One not so great feature is that the battery compartment is inside the player, so if you need to change the batteries, you have to open the player, remove any CD that might be in it, and then you have access to the battery compartment.The various equalizer settings make very noticeable differences in how your music sounds, but all are nicely clear and crisp, and in my experience don't distort even low quality mp3 files. The included headphones produce decent sound.
The first one I got had a problem with the zoom. It would only zoom one eye and the other would just go out of focus and not zoom.I sent it back and got another. The new one worked fine and I was happy with it for about three months.Then the same issue happened. Now only one eye zooms. It's too late to send back.Obviously some part they use is cheaply made or bad and breaks easily with normal use or just shipping movement. I am not hard on these.I don't recommend these for that reason.
Mouse movement is extremely slow. It literally takes 10 (!) seconds to get from one side of the screen to another (800x600). I just got it from OfficeDepot [...].Buttons are too small and hard to control. Joystick is unresponsive.
I bought this card because the Prism2 chipset is supported by an open source project that would allow me to use it with my HP Laptop running RedHat Linux 7.3.The most difficult part about getting this card up and running on my Linux laptop was a lack of thorough information on the steps needed to get the card running (not a typical open source situation. I plan on writing a THOROUGH tutorial and posting it soon). I downloaded and compiled the drivers as per the most thorough tutorial I was able to find online and couldn't get the card to link to the AP. After some playing around with config files I discovered that the tutorial forgot to mention the absolutely important edits to a few config files (not just the wlan-ng.conf files) that would get this puppy flyin'. SO, once I got those edited I picked up a fairly strong signal (about 80%) to the AP which is a few hundred feet away in the middle of the shop in the back of our building (and behind two walls with a server room also sitting between me and the AP). The only issues I've had since getting it installed is the AP has dropped off a few times and it had to be power cycled (nothing to do with the WPC11 card). And I have had other AP's cause interference when they were within say 10 feet of me and between me and the AP in the middle of the shop, even though their SSID wasn't the one I was looking to connect to and I'd hardcoded the SSID into the .conf file. That's probably just an 802.11b problem.As for a Win2k install. Not a problem. Strong signal from the same AP (My laptop dual-boots Win2k, RH Linux 7.3) from the time I entered the SSID.So, my opinion is this... anything I can get to run in Linux that the manufacturer doesn't ship drivers for is a bonus. Anything I can get to work as well as this card does in Linux I will surely recommend. I was so impressed with the way this card works I've ordered a Linksys WCF11 card with the Sharp Zaurus I just ordered. I'm confident that I'll have similar luck with getting the WCF11 card working happily in the Zaurus (which is also Linux based) because of my luck with the WPC11 card.Part of the reason I might not have had a problem was that when I bought my card I made sure it was version 3 (a little online research told me that was the most current card) AND I downloaded the updates from linksys.com before I attempted to install the card in W2k. The only odd thing I noticed was that my LEDs are quite dim so they really don't give me effective feedback. If I hadn't gotten the card working so well I would've returned it as defective for the LED problem... but, since it works well (and I have tools to monitor the card anyway) I don't worry about the LEDs.So.. I give the card only 4 stars because Linksys doesn't bother to provide drivers for Linux with the card. They do provide a link to the opensource wlan project ( [URL] ) but, none on the linksys site or install CD
I bought this little puppy for our trip to Disney World this summer because I wanted decent digital camera/camcorder that wouldn't cost as much as the trip to Walt Disney World ...I played with this many times to get real familar with the functionality and I am very pleased that I got everything I wanted:1. Ability to store images on a SD card. I have several SD cards (1- 256 mb, and 2-128 mb). By using my 256 MB SD Card, I can take up to 1,200 pics at Fine quality, the best the camera offers. Also, since the camera accepts a SD card it gives me the option to popout the SD from the Sharp ViewCam and insert into my Pocket PC Phone (i.e. handheld) thus allowing me to email my pics anytime anyplace directly from my device. Now how cool is that!2. Create digital videos and delete scenes before downloading to PC.3. I wanted something compact, light and easy to use. After a couple minutes out of the box I was able to create a test movie and pics within a few minitues.4. The most important as mentioned already was value. The $$$ rebate was definetly an incentive to buying it but I may have done so without it.
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!
My new TV has a few problems. There's a dust bunny in the bottom of the screen that just appeared one day, it's about 5 inches x 3 inches wide. I use an external antenna to receive HDTV and the TV is pretty bad when it's windy, screen has pixel dancing due to multipath of the signal, even for a very strong local channel. I wrote to the FCC about dropping the analog and being all digital TV in a few years from now, that'll make us all need cable or Satellite on windy days. The TV audio failed on the local channel recently and it doesn't seem to pick up any other digital channels. Maybe my antenna is the cause but I think a component in the TV is failing. Overall, I have to wait and see if Samsung can correct the errors. Overall it looks nice, but quality problems are a bit of concern. I am wishing I purchased a 50 inch LCD instead. I read about not oversizing the screen, I sit 10 feet away from a 56 inch screen, no problem. I'd still buy it again, but the problems are a pain.Update April 2011. Unit turned on, shut itself down. Power supply death. Bought an LG 50" Plasma for $879 delivered to replace it. Repair was $325 plus parts. I'll find the blown electrolytic capacitor myself. Overall not too impressed with the Samsung product.
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.
The Cannon powershot camera is a very nice camera and easy to use with excellant pictures. Ordering through Amazon was a good deal.
I have gotten several second hand tv's, vcr's they seem to never wear out . this is just one of the many reasons that I search out this product and could never own any new ones, but they just keep going and going and go... who knows maybe this time i can.
This is really a good walkman radio. Good AM reception, and excellent FM reception. It is very light, well designed, and delivers excellent sound.
Recently recieving this Monitor as a gift, and doing quite a bit of research on LCD Flat Panel Monitors, I have found that this is the one that tops them all.Picking my own gift, I did extensive comparing of quality and features. Although there are many monitors out there, that are in the same price range, this Viewsonic VE150 monitor offers the most for the money. The resolution and the dot pitch cannot, in my opinion be beat. The ease of setup and operation is perfect for those that are home users. The brilliant vivid colors,antiglare screen, and space saving design are all a part of this great find. I would recommend this product for purchase to anyone, who may be looking for that perfect upgrade to their existing system....you just cannot beat the features or the price.
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.
I purchased the Tripp Lite DVI after I was given an older wide screen. It was expedited to me rather quickly and was exactly what I ordered and at a decent price too. I would definitely order from them again.
Like other reviewers I have experienced the "Incorrect Disk" error after very minimal use. I won't even think of taking it in for a repair. Hello trash can.
I got sick and tired of the flaky wireless connection for my PS3 and Xbox 360. I don't have a hardwire ethernet connection in the game room so I bought an Actiontec Powerlink ethernet connection twin pack..(runs ethernet over your home's power lines). Anyway...I have a power link module, PS3, and Xbox360 connected to the Netgear FS105 Switch and everything works perfectly.
I'v had these isolating ear buds for several weeks now. I've used them working out, in noisy areas and outside. When I first put them in my ears, everything sounded tinny. I quickly discovered I did not have them in far enough. The buds come with 4 different interchangable tips. I found a set that let me push the buds in far enough to seal adequately. Suddenly, the sound caught fire and came to life! Fidelity was outstanding. I heard details I hadn't noticed before in music I have been listening to for years.The one drawback I continue to have is that after about 15 minutes, the buds begin to get uncomfortable. Sometimes they work their way out of the canal and suddenly the sound becomes tinny again. I just push it back in. The pressure changes from moving them in, and having them work their way back out, gets irritating in my ears. Eventually, taking them out equals relief. If I'm not doing something active, that can be an hour or two later. If I'm doing something very active, it can be as short as 15 minutes. I have tried all four of the tips on the buds. Two of the four fit well enough to give that excellent sound. Neither of them do it without the ear irritation.
I'm giving up on my iTrip, like I had previously given up on my iMic (Belkin). It seems to have short-term amnesia and keeps returning to 88.5 anytime I try changing it to another (clear) channel. Even just pausing a song is enough for it to revert to 88.5. Generally it will let me switch to another channel a couple of times, switch back to 88.5 each time, and then after that it won't even acknowledge attempts to switch it anymore. Just fails to change altogether. 2 irritating strikes against cheap-o mac accessories for me.
EXTREMLY LOW QUALITY ITEM, MINE WAS PURSHASE AS A BRAND NEW ITEM AND REALLY GIVE YOU A FAVOR NEVER CONSIDER THIS ITEM FOR PURCHASING.
This keyboard has solid build quality feel to it. The keyboard is narrow like it is described, but that does not really affect your typing habits or speed. The heavily weighed base prevents the keyboard from wobbling or sliding around. This is a pretty standard keyboard and everything works as advertised. The multimedia control is good. The multi-colored backlit light is pretty cool. The keys are placed in standard location and all the keys are there... there is no missing CTRL key or arrow keys, etc.Now for the negative, since this isn't the perfect keyboard. The backlit light is a bit dim in the dark (main reason why I wanted to purchase a backlit light). Out of the three colors (blue, red and purple), purple is the brightest and blue is darkest. You can not see the number 0 (zero) very clearly and the . (period) from the number pad is completely dark. The light brightness knob is not very useful since the light isn't that bright in the first place... but it's neat to play with.The placement of the F1-F4 keys are a bit far from the ESC key. The reason why I say that is because most other standard keyboards have the F1-F4 keys placed a bit closer to the ESC key. The only reason why I mention this is because I am an online gamer and I use the F1-F4 macro keys a lot... very handy in conjuntion with the numbers 1-3 keys right below. It's not a BIG issue since I just have to adjust a bit.Overall, great quality keyboard. The reflective cover finish is nice to look at and if you tap the plastic around the keys, you will notice the build quality is much better than most other keyboards out there. The two feet that props up the keyboard is adjustable with two heights, which I am using the lower leg prop of the two options. It doesn't have as much fancy gizmo keys as the Logitech G15, but it's smaller than the G15 and less than 1/3 the price... almost half the price of the G15 depending on where you buy it. I don't use a lot of macros anyways. The keys do not click with any annoying noise, which is the way I like... it is soft to press and does not have a deep rebound, but it is not as short to press as a notebook keyboard. The Eclipse II does not take up a lot of surface space but the four corner sticks out a bit, which may prevent flush fitment with a palm rest. I use a gel palm rest so it does not feel too out of ordinary.If backlit under the dark is extremely important then you might check to see there is another keyboard that lights up brighter. I had a Eluminx keyboard that displayed much brighter keys, but that keyboard's light went out after two years of usage (otherwise it was a pretty good keyboard that had notebook keyboard feel).
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.
Like the card and the price. Have no complaints this far. Can't read it with my computer's built-in card reader; but think this is a problem with the computer.
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.
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've had this lens for a couple of days and have shot in a variety of situations. The image is somewhat soft at f/1.4, but sharpens quickly as you stop it down -- f/1.8 looks much sharper and f/2 is excellent.From a purely practical standpoint, you can shoot in lower light w/o external lighting, and you can run higher shutter speeds in low light for better action-stopping when shooting people or animals. I was also amazed at the incredibly small depth of field I could attain -- for example, I was able to narrow the focus down to a single stem of a plant and have every other part of the plant far out of focus. Not something I've been able to do with my Canon 17-85mm and 10-22mm zooms.It's a heavy lens but it balances well on a 20D. Autofocus seems nearly as fast as with my Canon lenses. My one complaint is that the focusing mechanism (in auto or manual) isn't as smooth or quiet as with my Canons -- it sounds a bit rough in auto, and makes a slight "barking seal" sound as you go from close to distant focus manually.Nice of Sigma to include the lens hood and case, instead of charging exhorbitant amounts for the hood as Canon does.Overall, this is a very useful addition to my zooms, and it will definitely allow me to get usable natural-light photos in situations where I couldn't before.
Will not work on intel motherboards you are warned so buy kingston if it is an intel motherboard so your sure it will work
The FM quality is good! It has a SD/MMC slot which is really nice since you can expand it from the limit of 128mb, the sd/mmc card is very popular and can be shared with a digital camera for example. It can also act as a flash drive, which is a bonus. The sound can be really loud without too much distortion. I don't have anything to complain.
The guy at my local audio store (we're friends) recommends these over JVC ELCHAMELEONS because the black panel is removable. ALWAYS remove it when parked. Thieves aren't dumb and figured out that the black panels where a stereo should be is actually the stereo. I have freinds who bought JVCs when they first came out, but they don't have removable faceplates and were all stolen within a year (3 friends=3 stereos). The sony looks just as cool when off, but when on you have to drop down the front panel to access the controls whereas on the JVC they pop out of the front "Active Black Panel" (Sony's name for it). You can close up the controls on either of these when the stereo is on, but sometimes the JVC will shut itself off. Both of these are awesome sounding stereos, but if you want it to last, buy the sony. Car stereos are my thing, and this is a primo head unit.
I have an iPod Video and was hoping that i could use this solution to store photos. Unfortunately the iConcept did not work. It made my iPod freeze creating the need to reset the device. I could never get it to transfer any photos so I returned it.
This product works fine, I like that one had a 90 Deg angle for one end. Remember there are two cables: one for power and one for data. Cable length is good for reaching the usual spots for multi drive / disk capabilities.
Yup shipped quickly packaged well, and I just sent them a message to ask a question within 5 min they answered back thank you!
I wanted a good sound system without spending a fortune, so here's what I did -- I bought a cheap Philips Home Theatre sound system with a decent power rating and replaced the center speaker with the CS1. The result is spectacular! Even though the impedance didn't match (Polk=8ohms, Philips=4ohms) I didn't notice any loss of power, in fact I had to turn the center channel down slightly. The center channel is really the heart of a home theater system, so this is where I targeted my spending and I feel like I created a great system, for peanuts. I paid less than seventy for the CS1 (about the price of a Monster Cable) and it sounds great with special effect movies as well as plain dialog.Supposedly this model is inferior to the cs10, but I didn't see any difference in the specs. Some reviews complain that the CS1 is too large. The speaker I replaced was small. That's why I replaced it. It sounded tinny. Block it out if you're concerned (the measurements are given in the product description.) My TV is 60" so the size of this doesn't bother me at all.For fun, shop around for the best price, which fluctuates wildly, with frequent and unfathomable discounts -- For some reason the cherry version was heavily discounted over the black when I bought it (elsewhere). It's just a veneer, and not as rich as the picture but it looks very good. Hey, for the money I saved I would spraypaint it black, but it actually goes well with my TV stand which happens to be real cherry.The bevel in the cabinet allows you to point the speaker upward, if desired. Nice touch.
The reader and hub did mostly what I wanted it to do. Would not work on bandwidth hogs such as a scanner or video capture device. Read the cards ok. I didn't like the way it looked as it had the USB cables coming out of the back but the power cable out the side. Kinda sloppy, would have been better if all the cables exited the device on the same side.
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.
It works fine, I give it 4 stars only because it does not come with all the plugs I would have needed.
I bought this router about 1 week ago and followed the instructions exactly from a-to-z. It worked. After running my normal software like uTorrent and Skype I began noticing lots of droppage. Both these software require uninterrupted connections. So the frequent drops made it a pain to work with this router. If you only do regular browsing on the internet, you might not notice many disconnects and think the occasional delays as just net traffic. I read suggestions to upgrade the firmware and went to linksys site to get it. After upgrading it, it refused to work altogether. The power led began blinking and then it was useless. Phone support was helpful and courteous but still couldn't solve my problem and had to return it for refund.
Agree with everyone else here. Sure beats paying the cable co's. I was blown away with the picture I got. Just a word of advise, Use a HDMI cable, it you use the component (even the monster cables)your going to perhaps get ghost images. As soon as I used the HDMI cables bingo. I agave it a 4 star only because you have to reach behind to change the resolution settings but thats small.
I also bought this because of the good reviews and because I didn't want to spend >$120 on a new battery. At first it worked great, but after 5-6 months it started to lose charge very fast. Then it would only partially charge, sporadically recharging in tiny increments. By 7-8 months, it was solidly at 0% and wouldn't recharge. Maybe it's worth it to by from Apple.
Great fit for my TomTom One 3rd Edition, really snug fit. It should protect the screen from scraps and scraches, which is the reason I bought it. I paid $12.99 at Staples and at this price it is a real value. I would not pay $20.00 for this case. I am happy with my purchase, and the case should protect the unit, if I should drop it.
When I bought this player, i was preparing for a 20+ hours worth of time in the air. I figured that I could condende some of my cds onto Mp3 discs, and get about 8 or so hours of music on each. So far, I have had very few disappointments with it. It seems impossible to skip, even on the lower memory setting, and it is surprisingly east\y on batteries. I have had one Mp3 encoded cd that only plays about 1/3 of the tracks, and I have not yet had a chance to figure out what the problem is. Considering that I have played 20 or so Mp3 encoded cds in it, the fact that one doesn't work right is a pretty minor complaint. I hope that the next firmware upgrade will maybe fix this problem. The only other minus inviolves the backlit LED, this is a minor problem since most of the comparable devices don't even have a backlit LED. The problem is this: it doesn't stay lit long enough (1 or 2 seconds) Many track names do not display fully during this time, and whats more, in order to get the light to turn on, you have to press some button (ie volume etc) that turns the light on, *and* causes the display to stop showing track information. Imagine you are on a dark bus, or plane, or in bed, or wherever, and you want to know what track is playing. You press the volume button in order to get the LED to light up. When it lights up, the only information you get is volume information. By the time the track information is displayed, the LED is dark again. Very frustrating.
I bought the C5060 reconditioned over a year ago, and I am always amazed at how beautiful the photos are and what I see through the monitor. The drawback I ran into was that you cannot see your info through the viewfinder. My local camera shop sold me a "shield" for bright times of day, and that helps a lot. My daughter is a photographer (mainly in the modeling field), and she really loved handling and using it. I'm thinking of getting her one for her BD in two weeks. I'm saddened by the poor reviews of it here and there, but I'm wondering if we surveyed 500 users what the percentage of the mode and/or dial problems would surface. ANY camera, ANY machine CAN have something wrong. Since I love the output and already own it and have a 5-year warranty since day one, I'll go on my merry (but a bit more informed) way and enjoy it. If it breaks down, I'll send it to Olympus or to my local shop, and my warranty will cover it at 100%. I have purchased approximately 8 or more Olympus cameras, but I've not had problems with any of them. If one should get "sick" I'll grab my C700 (GREAT camera BTW) and my Stylus 500 and go on my way. It pays to have more than one camera. I'm still of a mind to get this thing for my daughter since she loved it so, and she took gorgeous photos with it.I'll take the chance as the cost sure beats the original cost when I was dying to get it ($1,000!). I think I paid just over $400 completely with Olympus warranty, and Olympus has never been less than gracious with me!I think "stuff happens" and I may or may not get hit. I'll proceed to learn, and if it fails big time, and my warranty is not honored, I'll go to another model, but Olympus has had my heart (due to lenses) since the 70s and their SLRs!) I'd probably go E-Volt or one of the other SLR digitals they have been putting out.So as long as they repair, I am covered by warranty, and they treat me as nicely as they always have, I'm an Olympus die hard. ;)Lindsay
This item is poorly constructed. It failed after using it occasionally for one year. Dissasembly of the failed inverter shows very poor construction techniques. The transformer had broken loose from the circuit board because the manufacturer depended upon very thin wires to hold this heavy component in place. RECOMMENDATION: DONT BUY
This was a great product at an excellent value. I got quick service from the seller, a great experience.
The wire has been working great for me. It was easy to cut and install. Be warned, this wire is thick and heavy. A bit too bulky for me but otherwise its great. Its not transparent even though it looks like it is in the picture.
This is my third Garmin purchase. I had purchased 2 nuvi 350. One for myself and a second for my daughter. Now a Nuvi 360 for my son. These units are outstanding. I would have purchased a third 350, but at the time Amazon was offering the 360 for less than the 350 and it had more features.Bluetooth being the main difference between the models. The most important feature these units offer is the ability to speak street names. This allows the driver to keep eyes up on the road looking for street signs instead of trying to see a map. Do not let the small screen fool you. There is really no need for the larger screen as mentioned above your eyes should be on the road. I find the smaller unit a plus, given the increase in smash and grab attacks on GPS units, this unit fits easily into you pocket or a ladies purse. The small size also allows for easy mounting in place other than your front windshield. In all 3 of our cars the units are mounted down in the floor console using included disk and still receive a great signal with accuracy in the 12ft range. This makes concealing the units easier. The small size and long battery life also make it a good portable unit when walking in a city(set to "walking" to get shortest route).Set up is easy and there are more than enough POI. The POI often include phone numbers, which when traveling is a great feature.Like anything there are a few things that could be better. Saved locations now appear in list based on your location with saved location nearest to furthest. It would be nice to be able to sort by other ways (i.e.: alphabetical). The suction cup mount does not hold up well if you leave it on your windshield. 2 days in the summer and it was melted to the glass, another reason to consider a different mounting location.Map updates are reasonable, especially when compared to the built in unit from car makers. Firmware/software upgrades are fast and easy on Garmin's web site.All in all I think this unit offers everything you will need. The price is great on Amazon. My first unit was $500 and the last was half that.
What a disappointment. After reading all these glowing reviews, I get a set and they act as a radio receiver. Nothing I can do to cut the interference, a constant buzzing and the voices of dueling DJs. I've tried all the remedies suggested by Cambridge and nothing works. I have tons of electronic gadgets in the house and nothing else does this. Something peculiar in the design that picks up several local radio stations at once. I agree that the sound is terrific when I'm playing loud music that drowns out the nasty buzz. But I can't play anything quiet, and I can't tolerate the noise when I'm not playing music. I thought one set was defective, so I replaced it and the second one, although not quite as bad, is still intolerable. The service I get from Cambridge, on top of it, is snotty, like they won't believe me. I'm not lying.
I'm very disappointed with the picture quality of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K. My 3 year old model Canon PowerShot S70 is still a better camera. Now I'm stack with the bad camera that got great reviews.
I bought two sets of speakers, one for my daughter an one for myself. My daugher's worked fine out of the box, but my AC adapter was defective. However, a quick email to Sonic Impact and a new AC adapter was on the way. Mine set now works as it should.
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 purchased this a month ago. ITs awesome.I spent 17$ to get the cd today. But now I do not have the usb cable. I noticed in the previous post that the reviewer mentioned that reviewer got the free usb in the mail.Can you please share the info on how to get it so that others can benefit as well.
I purchased two for cleaner sound outputting from my laptop and desktop. One was defective right out of the box, the other shorted and failed after about 3 weeks of use. Disappointing.
I have had this in my camera for over a year now and it can take lots of pictures. Never had a problem with it and works great!
Who would buy this outdated thing now? This thing has NO wireless capabilities. It doesn't even have a cool looking antennae (which everyone knows is just for show but hey, whatever sells). DON'T waste your money on this and get a WRT54GL and then flash DD-WRT onto it for a $600 class router.
I used these to mount a pair of rear surrounds, and they are worth every penny. They are extremely flexible; they are sold as ceiling mounts, but I actually screwed mine into the wall. The instructions are very good, and it comes with everything you need except for a drill. They even include a drill bit!! I highly, highly recommend these mounts. They look nice, are very strong, and cake to set up.
I was going to get one of these things and I was looking to buy a m*morex brand one but i read alot of bad reviews. I then stumbled across this and read all of these other rewviews and I liked what I saw. This thing rocks, I am listening to a cd I just made with 219 mp3's at 128 bit. They sound just as good as they do on winamp.I suggest getting this if you are looking for a cd player that also plays mp3's. There are 2 vital things that you need to know if you have trouble with your songs or anything else...1. Burn the mp3's at 2x or slower(yeah I know...slow but it works!)2.The ones at 128 bit work best, ones higher and lower skip sometimes(dont worry, most mp3's are 128 bit to start out with
Im having to send my vector 955 in now for the third time. Ive had it for less than a year and more of the time it has been non-usable/in the shop than working on my dash. It would work fine then it would turn off and back on instantly displaying highway as usual. I noticed it didnt go crazy as usual when i drive right down a aisle toward the doorway of a big box store. I turned it off then back on and it didnt go through its normal start up cycle of its different beeps for x k laser safety ect. I contacted beltronics and they emailed me a ups label to send it back for repair. It took almost 2 months to get it back and all they said they did was update the software. 3 months later.... SAME thing happened. This time they were a bit quicker at 2 weeks to....update the software. I had it for 3 weeks...AGAIN!!! I told them I want a new unit. They said they will replace the circuit board which is basically the whole unit except for the case. We will see how long it takes this time since they actually are doing some work on the unit this time.
My laptop frequently overheats when I'm playing games on it. This prevents that from happening.
There was no mention in the description or details that the carousel does NOT rotate when open to load discs. This makes it akward and difficult to load the 4 and 5 slots. For anyone replacing a unit like mine, a Sony, this is an unwelcome surprise. I agree with John W. The packing was poor as well. is anyone at Amazon reading these reviews?
Ordered this because I needed a surge protector to plug into an outlet that was not easy to reach. The rotating plug is a great idea and is implemented well in this product. In addition the surge protector itself has a very nice feel to it - very flat, and sits easily on the ground (whereas some other cheap ones I own are so light that any curl in the cable transfers itself to the protector/base itself, and they never stay quite on the ground). Contrasted to other surge protectors this one feels like it was nicely and thoughtfully designed and laid out.When I need additional surge protectors in the future I am very likely to simply more of this product.
I was actually only looking for an a/c wall charger for my new Nano and found at variours retail outlets, Best Buys, Apple Store, Radio Shack, they were priced in the $20.00 range and then on Amazon I found three chargers for the low, low price of .36cents (shipping was around $2.95), so the package was under $4.00. I guess this company must have been cleaning out their warehouse, Unbelievable!!!
I wanted a compact head for the heavy duty Gorrillapod (the slr model). This one has smooth operation, sturdier that you would think for its size. I use it with a digital SLR. Good value.
If you make sure you are buying the ink from Amazon and not a partner, this is the best pricing you will find as your freight will be free, using SuperSaver.
My 2004 iPod 30GB was the 3rd from original Gen iPod released end of 2003.... also known as FireWire Models.... After this model they changed the wiring for charging with USB. All the current chargers will NOT work with these first three original Generations of iPods. All the latter chargers will not work, nor will charging with USB work...... However this charger works like a champ with my classic iPod.... This is the only way to charge an original iPod in the car. HOWEVER you can use your original wall charger and AC outlet in car if your car has an AC outlet.....
I originally purchased this unit because of its Print Server capabilities. The 1st one I bought, must have been returned by someone because the password was not what the default should have been. The reset button on the unit would not reset the factory settings as documented either. I called Tech Support and was on hold for ONE AND A HALF HOURS!!! Finally, the tech showed me how to reset the password (holding the reset button in, while unplugging the unit, waiting 20 seconds, plugging it back in, ALL THE WHILE holding the reset button in with a pencil, then releasing it). After that ordeal, I was able to get the PrintServer portion working, but it would not connect to my ISP (Bellsouth FastAccess). After several attempts, I finally exchanged that unit for an identical one, which did connect to my ISP on the 1st try. THIS time though, the PrintServer portion would only work 1 out of 5 times and that was after rebooting the unit and my PCs!!! I re-installed the D-Link DI-704 model which doesn't have the PrintServer and this one works like a charm (I've had it for a year now). It also has an on/off switch which is handy for when you need to restart it, you don't have to unplug anything, just flick the switch. As for the printing, it is MUCH more reliable to just hook the printer straight into your server which is always running, and share it. From the client machine, just select network printer and point to the server and it works 100% of the time. But the D-Link 704P was just not reliable enough for me.
This is the second paper cutter I have bought. This is the BEST paper cutter I have ever used. It is pricey but it is worth every cent!
I've had this player for over a year and have had absolutly no issues with it. Like most upscaleing dvd players it will only upscale to 720P and 1080I through HDMI-not componet. If you have an older hdtv without either an HDMI or DVI input you will have to look elsewhere-there are a few dvd players that will upscale through componet. I don't use it for playing cds-I have a Panasonic DVD-F87 5 disc player that excells at cds. The picture quality at 720P (at least on my hdtv) looks better than 1080I. Highly rated player in my book.
This site is one of the few places to find a radio/alarm that plays AM, FM, CD, and TV plus weather bands. Sound is surprisingly good and design is modern and fairly compact. One drawback that this unit has is that the function buttons are difficult to see and reviewer would rather they are labeled with more of a contrasting color/raised lettering for ease of bedside use. Another drawback is that if the user has last plugged in headphones and set the sleep timer, the alarm function will not be heard in the morning. One would have to step up to a Bose for a compact unit offering better sound, and for the price this unit is more than satisfactory.
If you play Karaoke Revolution or American Idol video games, then this mic is for you! You can say goodbye to all the problems with the headset, especially when more than a couple people are playing. You can just pass the mic instead waiting until every player gets adjusted using the headset mic. Plus, it fits everyone! Some players fit the headset perfectly but the ones who don't suffer. They get the mic right but not the earpiece, or the earpiece right and not the mic. It registers your voice accuately. This handheld is perfect!
I ordered this device a little over a month ago. My wife and I built new cabinets in our living room and wanted to hide all the tv & stero componets inside the cabinet. This product easily solves the issue of still utilizing a remote without having line-of-sight to the componet.I actually have this and the extra RF transmitter in two different remotes in my living room. Both were a snap to step and use. The battery life is awesome and the range is incredible. I gave this little guy all 5 stars because I cannot complain about a single thing.
Works as needed but blue light bothers me at night, so unplug when not using. A little loud but still works well.
The drawback of my datastick thumb drive device is the cap will not stay intact on the tip. Therefore, the unit is more readily at risk for moisture or other forms of breakage. I use an alligator clip to keep mine in one piece.
I bought this camera for my wife for Christmas. I was also considering the Canon SD700 IS which was more expensive but has an optical image stabilizer. Our previous camera was an 2 MP Olympus. That camera took OK photos, but was incredibly slow and had a horrible screen. We also wanted something that could take good photographs in low light, such as restaraunts or a lit-up Christmas tree.After thoroughly reviewing both the Canon and this camera, I chose this one because, although both had good reviews for low-light performance, this camera was clearly the leader in low light. And it hasn't dissapointed. I showed it to my dad and my father-in-law, who are both avid photographers and they were both impressed with its capabilities. It will pick up more light than you can see with the naked eye when you are there. I agree with some other reviews here in automatic mode without a flash, the camera will set itself to a higher ISO setting than necessary. This was probably done to reduce the number of blurry shots, but if you have a fairly steady hand, you can set the camera to manual mode and force the ISO down a notch or two in order to reduce the graininess of the higher ISO settings. Having said that, the ISO settings on this camera display FAR less graininess than on other cameras for the same settings and they pick up far less light.It also takes very nice daytime shots as well, although you will see a little purple fringing if you crop and enlarge an area with adjoining elements in the photo that contrast highly with each other. Still, this is not a huge problem for casual photographs.It also has very nice speed compared to our old Olympus. That might not be saying much, but for our casual needs it is great. It's ready to take pictures within a second or two of starting it up, and it has no appreciable shutter lag. It will sometimes take a second or two to focus before you take a shot, but you can press the shutter halfway down to pre-focus on your subject so you can be ready to go when you press all the way down.Finally, some additional pluses are that it has an INCREDIBLE battery life, as advertised, and it has really good video taking capabilities. I was a little reluctant to buy a camera without a viewfinder because you can really save battery life if you use it, but on this camera you don't have a choice and it still will last forever on a single charge.Overall, I would give the camera 4.5 stars if I could. There are some minor flaws but it has a great price compared to the Canons which I think are overpriced, and if you are looking for a casual low light shooter this is the camera to buy.
Very easy to use. Was concerned that the volume wouldn't be high enough to hear properly in a mobile GPS unit but, it is plenty loud enough. Very happy with it, except I wish it would automatically offer my state as the starting point during a search. It could be that I just need to look at the instructions more closely!
The HP G85xi multifunction is a great 4-in-1 machine and comes highly recommended. I was able to set it up in about 10 minutes and had it running with absolutely no difficulties. I was originally pricing the laser printer equivalents to this printer and soon realized my main argument, cost per print, was null when the estimated print cost for b/w sheets are only approximately [price] more than the laser. The features that pushed me over the edge are the document feeder, color copying, and unlike lesser HP MFC printers, it has optional attachments for duplex printing and network connectivity.
This is a very simple case, with nothing particularly special about it. It's compact and seems durable enough, but I haven't used it for very long or under any extreme conditions. Here are a few things I noted about it:-The case is really quite small. You will only be able to fit the camera and some flash memory/batteries in it.-The strap is pretty long. It can fit around your neck and shoulder so you don't have worry about it continually slipping off one shoulder. The strap is thin though, so I could see it potentially getting ripped if, for example, it got caught on something as you were running by.-It has a full size zipper, which should make it last longer. Those mini zippers tend to stop closing properly over time.
I bought this router in April of 2000 when it was [$$$] and it worked right up until about 10 minutes ago.I would recommend this as a solid performer with lots of nice features like 'DMZ' so you can run a web server on a de-militarized IP address. It's also been great at keeping any sort of snoops out of my machines. Say goodbye to Windows Messenger spam. Linksys also publishes firmware updates for free allowing you to upgrade to new features as their engineers dream them up....
The earphone lived up to the expectation I had from Sony. The sound quality is quite nice. More importantly, it is comfortable when you are running.
+ easy shooting on automatic mode.+ clear and sharp photo+ video recording with sound.+ with speaker (watch and listen video file)- manual mode is less.- bad focusing in night shoot.
I was disappointed that it did not have the anti-shake feature.
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.
This item is the best I've owned so far. It has a very easy to use remote, so simple a child could operate it. The sound quality is very good, and the price is reasonable considering all the features it has. I use it daily.
This is one of the best pop corn poppers i think ive ever owned, there are some pro's and cons that you should know.pro'sThe popcorn popper is an fast and economical alternitive to baged microwave popcorn.it pops every kernalcon'syou have to keep buying the power cups.you cannot make multiple consecutive batches, ( Note if its hot to the touch after you take it out of the microwave IT MUST COOL OFF, IF YOU DONT ALOW IT TO COOL IT WILL LITERALLY MELT)over all i am happy with the popper, i recomend it to anyone whom likes making single pop batches.
the thing stops in the middle of a cd for no reason whatsoever! even with a brand new cd. also the earphones are torture devices. useless. (altho some people prefer that type i guess). the sound is good and i like the volume limiter. but otherwise beware. can't handle scratched cd's.
This is probably the most drool-worthy portable CD player in existence. I feel lucky to own one.The construction of the unit is sturdy, with a silver metal/blue plastic exterior, a neat little display screen, and cute little squidgy gray buttons. The metal exoskeleton makes it much more durable, and small rubber covers for the plugs (also squidgy) keep water and/or grime out when the plugs are not in use. The batteries are housed snugly inside the player, so you have to open the unit and take out your CD if you want to change the batteries. This is a good thing because it means that if you drop the player the batteries cannot fall out.The unit features an extremely effective anti-shock device (with 40 seconds of memory). However, the player does not skip much unless you are running or jolting it. When walking or when riding in a car or bus, I hardly ever experience skips. When the anti-shock is on, the unit never, ever skips. Great stuff.The unit features three play modes--normal, resume, and random--the toggle switch for whom is housed neatly inside the player, underneath the CD. The player also features the usual repeat all or repeat 1 modes, as well as a memory/recall system. A nifty orange rubber hold switch, nestled in an indentation that prevents it from being turned unintentionally, keeps accidental button pushes from changing your settings, turning the player on and off, and so on. The volume wheel (which, it is worth noting, is not affected by the hold switch) is made of thick, tough plastic, and is screwed in tightly but still turns easily. It shouldn't break.Silver plastic clips keep the unit from popping open. Although the clips are sturdy, they could conceivably break if you dropped the player hard enough. For a CD player of this price, though, a case would be a worthy investment. Case Logic is my personal favorite as far as cases are concerned.The S-XBS (extra bass) function is very effective. Even without it, the sound is crispy clear. Deftones has never sounded better.Which brings us to the headphones and the VMSS (Virtual Motion Sound System) feature. This is what really sets this already-great player apart from the crowd. The headphones have a very unique design (which tends to draw admirers), wrapping around the back of the wearer's neck and folding up into the ears (see pics). They fit everyone I know who has tried them so far (including me and my average-sized head and neck, my weight-lifting friend's big head and bull-neck, and my petite friend's child-sized head and neck) quite comfortably. The earpieces are not the most comfortable in the world, but do not hurt (especially if you use the included pads, which I don't). The VMSS is incredible! It's like wearing a miniature subwoofer on the back of your head. I use it all the time, although you can turn it off and use the regular or S-XBS modes if you don't like it. I have let many people try the phones out (because they invariably ask about them), and all of them get this fascinated little smile that grows larger and larger as the bass kicks in. Great! All headphones should have this feature; it really brings music to life. (Remember, however, that the VMSS will only work with the player itself. The headphones are not compatible with other plugs, but you can plug other headphones in if you want.)The VMSS vibration level is adjustable via the main volume wheel on the player. A small, inconspicuous volume wheel on the left side of the headphones, beneath the three buttons (see pics), controls volume only. The aforementioned buttons allow you to play, stop, fast forward, rewind, and turn the power on or off. Very convenient.If you are looking for a new, durable, unique, all-purpose portable CD player, and you don't need a radio built in, this is the way togo. ...Long live VMSS! I'm in love! Arriba! Go check your piggy bank right now!
The reception is horrible and they really are uncomfortable.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE AN iBOOK!! It slides in easily, but it is almost impossible to get out. I had to call their support line and they told me to apply pressure in the upper left corner (lower right corner if the lock is upside down). Even after doing that, it took me 10 minutes before I finally got it out. When I called, the guy asked me if I had an ibook before anything else. He then told me that they are tight in the ibooks and people have trouble getting them out. It is not worth the struggle if you have an ibook. I highly do not recommend this product for apple ibooks.
This product is great for what I need, it's actually pretty quiet, my laptop (Toshiba 300) fits perfectly and does it's works.I'd recommended it!
Fit perfectly into a 2000 Honda Accord.took this, the wiring harness and new stereo system to BestBuy, and they installed it all for me.
I really like this brand, but has to be made in Singapore if you want good quality.....i just got one bad dvd and i think was because I hit my laptop.
I got this little gadget in the mail on Friday. We charged it initially from the wall until it was fully charged. This took about 8-9 hours. The next day we completely killed it charging my ipod, blackberry, and camera(s). On Sunday we put it out in the sun in the morning (probably around 8) and took it in at around 6. We didn't touch it all day. We just left it in the same spot. It didn't charge all the way up, but was probably at about an 80% charge. Had we moved it with the sun (it was partially obscured for part of the day), it probably would have gotten a full charge. All in all, I really like this little gadget! I think the real key is to charge it from a wall outlet initially.
Well, i realized almost directly after opening these that i didn't want them. I like bass a lot and their just wasn't any in these. on the the hand, the fit was great and the sound was pretty clear. Just not enough to listen to music, more for speech.
These have worked to my satisfaction thus far with no problems. TigerDirect had them on sale for $9.99 and shipping was only $2.13. An unbeatable total cost.
Decent sound, the mic gives me better voice recognition than the one that came with Dragon. It would also do well to record dictation. I would not use it for multimedia as a primary use, it&#8217;s great for dictation and casual music listening.
It's a cable, not much to say. The price was great, and it does the job purchased for.
INCREDIBLE! I did a ton of research to replace my old camera and this was the resounding answer for me. As I was waiting for it to ship a coworker brought out his camera one day to show off pictures of his new house and it turns out he had the same camera, given to him for his birthday after his son did a few months of researching, too. Takes excellent quality pictures and video in every circumstance I've presented it with (inside a dimly lit restaurant, out sailing on a bright day, day hiking, winter zoolight festival, and more). The overall quality has impressed everybody around it. Can't wait to pick up the Canon WP-DC14 so I can take it snorkeling, too!
This case looks good and the camera fits snug. It should protect if dropped from waist high. Has only enough space for camera only. Has belt loop for attachment. Good for price..
This ink cartridge is ideal for canon jetwriters.
I received the item in four days. Everything was great.No problem at all.Price was best I could find by about $10.00I would buy from this company again.
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 used this selector along with a new Kenwood car stereo to replace the old outdated stereo in my camper. It took some wood working and a little imagination, but it worked out great. Now I use the speaker selector to run all three pairs of my speakers on the camper. With this product I can listen to all three sets at a time, two sets at a time, or just one set. Makes it nice when we're hanging out by the campfire and just want to hear the outdoor speakers while the kids watch a movie inside the camper.I highly recommend to any camper and will gladly show pictures of how I did it. Ditch that dinosaur of a Magadyne and start enjoying music while you're camping.
I'm using this flash card in our digital picture frame and it works great. My wife and I will be putting photos of our grand children on it for a long time before it fills up
I bought this housing to use in the Florida Keys. The camera's screen is too small to see anything underwater, and to make it worse the camera housing is reflective so you can't even see the screen! My camera almost over heated in the housing after about 15 minutes! I also found water droplets in the housing after use. If you don't go diving that much stick to disposables, or buy a camera that is built for underwater.
The recording quality is excellent. It's easy to use -- even for anyone not familiar with or into the latest tech gadgets. The instruction manual is thorough, clearly written, and easy to understand. Even if you can intuitively figure out how to use the WS-331M without reading the manual, it would still be worth your time to read it because you'll pick up many useful shortcuts and tips. Since many other reviewers have gone more into the particulars of files, folders, etc., I'll spare you the repetition and stop here.The only feature I wish it had was an AC adapter. I hate wasting batteries on something that should and could be plugged in.
Bought this to power an 8 inch bass tube and works very well. Would buy again if ever in need of another amp.
Better picture, sound than we ever could've imagined and at almost half the price. Product arrived on time and in working order. Now if we only had a TV stand to set it on , we'd be all set.Very Satisfied
I have an Olympus D-360 that I am very impressed with as a snap-shot camera for adults. I bought this Kodak for my 10 year old daughter for her birthday. Perfect choice. I'm sure the camera will pay for itself with what I save on film and processing. Great little camera for learning and quick web-pix to Grandma.
I purchased this remote control extender so I could place my satellite receiver and blu-ray player out of sight since my TV is mounted on the wall. It works great. It is in a closet in an adjoining room and there is no delay in response. I had looked at various other products at a local retail store and was told by the sales rep that I would have to purchase a $400 remote control if I wanted the signal to go through a wall. A friend recommended this product and it works great.
I never heard of the Oppo brand until I started researching DVD player reviews online, which shows how valuable other peoples' experiences are. Everything about this player is superb. The picture quality fed into a 32-inch Toshiba 780p Regza LCD is like looking through a window, crisp and requiring no further color level adjustment that I can discern. The price was right and although I had to kind of get used to the unusually flexible loading tray the Oppo has a distinct feel of quality to it. While its packaging shouldn't weigh into anyone's buying decision, I have to admit that unwrapping it from its Velcro mesh sleeping bag felt pretty good. I can't speak to how far higher priced DVD players perform for the money. I'll take it on faith that the Oppo 981 is money well spent.
I am very pleased with this device. It allows me to use my laptop in the car. It is cheap to buy and small for travel. It does have a fan that makes noise, but I don't notice it when we are on the road, except when it is really cold outside (0F), when it whines for a bit, but then quiets down. It doesn't seem to interfere with the radio at all. It might not fit if your cigarette lighter is in a tight space, but it is fine on my car and a couple of rental cars that we used. It also worked in the plugs on American Airline's plane and was so easy to carry around! I have had other devices that were much bulkier and much more finicky about the power coming from our old car's battery. Bottom line: it is a price performer!
I've tested it with my keyboard, mouse, and iPhone charger and had no problems whatsoever with any of them. I have no complaints, it was cheap and works as stated.
UV protection filter. Does little but serve as extra protection from your lens. And its cheap. What more can you ask of it? Get one for all your Nikkor 52mm lenses.
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.
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.
Can we upgrade the 80GB Hard Disk later. I want to know if anyone has thought about that.
Works as advertised. I use it with a swingbox. Once removed from device, product cannot easily be re-used on other device because the adhesive is gone but it doesn't really matter given such a low price.
I have never responded to a product review before but I was so disappointed with this product, I felt compelled to share. I'm a pure Canon fan and always buy Canon accessories to compliment my choices. However, I don't know what Canon was thinking with this case. It in no way fits the new SD1100 IS. Not only do you have to stuff the camera in the case, you can hardly get it back out if you are lucky enough to force it in. On top of that, there's no way the magnetic latch even gets close to securing itself if the camera is in the case. And forget about the slot for the wrist strap. Yes, you can manage the strap thru the slot OK, but no way convenient to remove the camera from the case once the strap is thru the slot. This case just does not work and I'm extremely disappointed. I have not even touched on the quality. Pure chintz.I also own an old ELPH APS from days gone by. I stuffed that in the case to help stretch it. It seems to have helped and I can now at least get the SD1100 in the case but of course, I still can't close the flap. What I ultimately ended up doing was resurrecting my old quality soft leather velcro closure original ELPH APS case and will use that to protect my new SD1100 IS. Sorry Canon, but you really missed the boat on this one.
If you have an old desktop and would like to use it couple more years by upgrading certain parts, this product should be one of your video card options. First of all, the price is very affordable for a video card. Installation is not too complicated. However, I should mention here that you should pay attention to the warnings in the manual (e.g. uninstall old video card).If you are using Vista you don't, I think, need to use the installation disk because Vista recognize the card automatically. Windows XP, on the other hand, does not...I've been using this card for about a month or so and I'm impressed with the color quality. When I watch high definition movie trailers everything is smooth and colors are crisp. Since I'm not a gamer, I cannot tell you anything about this card's gaming performance.To sum it up, this card is a good choice when everything is taken into consideration. Price, performance, and ease of use make it an easy pick.
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.
Having a 12 MB pixel camera & using the 720P movie mode this card is a must for a vacation.
Have mine connected to a emu e5000 digital sampler, 3 hard drives and a cdrw and cd rom and it works great.
I needed a Gigabit NIC card for our Windows 2003 Server and I ended up choosing this one. Great price for a great card. Installation was a snap. I installed the drivers first, then powered down the server and installed the card. After rebooting the server it found the drivers and went right to work. Been performing perfectly ever since. Thanks Intel for making another great network card.
the thing melted when i left it plugged in too long on the pc.ha ha yeah it over heated every time i used it i think
I found this item very useful when it comes to file exchanges and wireless device usage. I installed it on my Windows XP and had no issues whatsoever.
I cannot rate it for its longevity, but I have had no problems as of yet. delivery was on time and the cost was one third of what it would have cost me at Apple.
It shipped and was received in record time. Exactly what I expected but at only a fraction of the cost I expected.
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.
Verbatim has changed the manufacture process of their discs with the 8x. The dye has serious flaws in 80% or more of the discs. Normally I would recommend these to anybody interested in backing up data. Now I say stay away from these. Out of 15 discs only 3 are barely readable. 12 coasters. I would expect this from Memorex but not Verbatim. Stick to 2.4x discs if you can still find them. I used a brand new Pioneer burner with all of these so I know my drive is not failing. It burns everything else very well including the HP Dual Layer discs. Extremely disappointed.Please take note I am referring to the purple box not the orange one. Never had a single problem from those. Depending on your chosen software for burning check and see if the disc ID number MKM-003-00 (or something close to that - must have the 003) appears. If it does.. do not even attempt to burn or else you will have just lost an hour of your day and a very expensive disc.
Fortunately I purchased this remote after most of the initial issues had been fixed. I did have to return the first one after a month but I have had the second over a year with no issues.For use with a DVR or anything that you need to fast forward rewind or stop, its a must to program the hard buttons left (rewind) and right (fast forward) arrows at the bottom and last channel (stop) once this is complete (and its easy) you will no doubt love this remote. I swear by Harmony remotes you can get the same functionality with one of the other Harmony products for less money.
I got this filter since amazon was offering it for free with my nikkor lens purchase. It's junk. I was getting all kinds of lens flare and ghosting with it on. I will probably use it for my flash light mod one day to replace the plastic lens.
I recently bought the Diamond Rio PMP 500. This card has an advantage over the other cards: the price. This card is an awesome buy, work just as well as an expensive card without the price. I wish it was 64 MB though. I still sugest it.
I have had headset for a month now. I am a runner. They worked fine initially, however now that it has warmed up a bit, I am having terrible problems. The issue is that if you sweat, and most runners do, the sound gets totally distorted in your ears. I have read similar problems in reviews posted on Apples website. They are essentially worthless to me now. As soon as any sweat gets accumulated in my ears, the sound turns pathetic. I can't believe these things are marketed to runners. There is a serious design flaw.
Good antenna. Easy to put together. Works great. The only problem it has that wherethe center point of gravity should be can't be installed on the mast. It has a passive element. It has to be balanced by the mounting hardware.
Bought this keyboard because my wife needed a numerical pad and I wanted wireless. Keyboard for no reason, frequently becomes undiscoverable. Their website is useless. Currently have fresh batteries, cannot sync it - AGAIN. If had to do over, would never have bought this keyboard.
This is a nice inexpensive mini tripod that is very handy to have around. It will easily fit in most camera cases.
I got this player as a present and ever since, I have had alot of troubles with it!First of all...within the same month, the player got so hot and the battery was scalding hot...and it melted parts of the plastic on the player!!! I NEVER throw away warrantees, but I must've thrown it out with the bag...so that was my horrid mistake! But I didn't expect it to get so hot that it melted plastic! I still do not know why it did this...I was still able to play it however..but over time, it would shut off like others have said, and it would freeze and it would do weird things. I had to be a magician to get the dang thing to work!~If I could just reiterate, I would not recommend this product due to product defects and the way that mine almost caught fire a few times!! Rio is no longer around...please take this as a clue in case you want to buy a used one!!!
The part came as promised, I had a little problem getting it to work. I E mailed him and he got right back to me. Been using it for about 2 months, works great.
After an extensive review of available compact cameras, I decided this was the best choice as a gift for my wife. She wanted a small camera that was easy to use. Period. What I gave her was a small camera, easy to use, with a wealth of advanced features.You have a choice of shutter priority or aperture priority, letting you choose depth of field, and how you capture motion (freeze-frame or sense-of-motion effect). You have auto-focus/auto-exposure locks, red-eye reduction, vivid color saturation (in F-Chrome mode), PictBridge compatability, adjustable flash brightness, continuing shooting up to 40 frames, voice memo recording...The camera comes with 2 rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH batteries and a wall charger. I found that alkaline batteries gave longer usage time.This camera is a little workhorse. We took it with us to O'Ahu and loved the resulting images. The 6.3 megapixels allowed us to edit our photos, zooming in and enlarging, with no perceptible loss of sharpness.A great value for the money. And now, you can get 1GB and 2GM memory cards for less than 512MB cards cost a year earlier.Last word: When our first E550 was damaged, I went online to find a replacement camera and found that the price was almost HALF what we had paid a year ealier. So, we bought another E550!!This camera deserves 5 stars. I knocked off one star because we missed some critical shots when power ran out and we weren't prepared with extra batteries. But, after factoring in the better color saturation and powerful flash and features, we were probably getting as much mileage as possible out of our batteries.
I tried to jam my new L20 into this case and almost had to rip the case apart to get it back out. If I had pulled on the strap to get it out, I'm sure the strap would have broken. Yet Amazon suggested this case for the L20, which is why I bought it.
I have had several USB drives and this one is by far the most convenient. The clear cap connects nicely to a key ring and the drive can be quickly removed for use. I highly recommend this drive for anyone who wants to carry a flash drive with them.
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.
they're VCR tapes what else can i say. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
I have been reading through all the ups and downs of this remote IR device. Considering how inexpensive, I bought one. We have a COMCAST HD remote and I was nervous because I was puzzled as to how a battery insert could possibly decode the IR signal. I stand corrected!!! Although the instructions are humorously interpreted, they are clear enough to make it work. My remote worked right off the bat! No delay, through walls, the whole thing. I love being wrong when it comes to technology. They even provide an internal recharger for the two batteries they provide. This was not clear in what I read before. So, you get all the hardware support you need (no software issues thank goodness). The little UFO repeater also comes with a plug-in IR "eye" for insertion over your device(s) if there is not enough space (like I had) to simply place the UFO in front of the device to be controlled (so you actually can control two devices!).Okay, enough from me. I am just glad to see a device that works from the get go!
You need some kind of cover for your Sansa player and this fits the bill fairly well. The surface is slightly tactile so it will "stick" to the dashboard in your car or the exercise bike at the gym. Putting it in your pocket is when you wish it wasn't on. It stretches easily over the unit but picks up dust too well. All buttons are accessible. I'm keeping it.
this 46 mm filter is shone as an accessory for the FZ40: however this camera requires 52 mm filters. I returned it for a credit, because I had 52 mm filters from my old camera.
5/27/04My Canon Multipass MP360 just arrived. I am so excited about this new printer. It is beautiful. And well worth the investment. I was looking for a fast printer and reasonable priced ink cartridge. I am well Please.....Thank you, Connie in Texas
I bought this for an older computer. There was no problem installing it and the card Works Well.
This is a great camera, particularly for the price! It has excellent definition, great color, and is easy to use. It's closeup feature lets you take very detailed up-close shots. It will make about a one-minute movie with no sound. I use it with the 128 meg &quot;Smart Media&quot; card, which I would recommend. The camera comes with an 8 meg card. I also use the Viking IntelliFlash, which allows instant downloading of all pictures into files. Also an excellent product. This beats using the time-consuming USB routine. Taken together, these products make this a really swell system. But the camera is a winner, just by itself.
Bought this 2 weeks ago at BestBuy and it worked fine for the first week, then came the second week and it's useless. I used this to make my presentations cool not having to walk back to my laptop to toggle my flash presentations, but it got busted so soon and the store wouldn't even accept it back since I had it with me for more than a week. (it conked out after 9days!)(-) the button just kind of wore off after 4 days of presentations.(-) it was so hard to put the battery in.(-) flimsy build (too "plasticky" and hollow)thought it was good enough since it's made by Targus, guess I was wrong.
This is an excelent camera, its very easy to use, features are easy to acces and modify. Its very small. The 16MB Internal flash memory is one of the best features, you can even use it for mass storage as a virtual hard drive. Your pictures or files remain even without the batteries. It has low power consumption. You need good light sources or the flash for better pictures.
I want my money back this thing does not work never worked to begin with. Cannot use amazon.com to get in touch with the selller . I only got a responce when I did place a negative review of my transaction and then then did not even offer a refund nor a replacement.
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 CP1700 just absolutely died on me and simply wouldn't run anymore. This is the third HP printer I have had and the third time the same thing has happened.Paper feeding problems galore and no response from HP when I inquired. The quality of HP printers has declined drastically. Anyone who tells you anything different is a con artist. I run a printing/publishing business, so I do know what I am talking about. For a small desktop, wide format printer, I have gone to the Epson 1280. What a beautiful printer. Even the cost of cartidges is much better than HP's. No wonder HP is in trouble!
If you need an indoor lens for your d40, d40x or d60 (a lens with a build-in motor: AF-S or HSM) this is the lens for you. 30mm is the perfect focal length, 1.4 is the perfect aperture for indoor, low light use.A bit less details on the edges at large apertures, but personally i don't mind in those dark circumstances: other lenses wouldn't even be able to shoot anything acceptable at all.
This product could have been better. It doesn't stay in your ear, and the construction of it all together is just shotty.
I only paid $20 for this product, but it has many shortcomings. The biggest shortcoming being it drops call frequently.Pros:Installation was simple. Install the drivers, plug up the hardware, and Skype immediately recognizes the device for use. You can call out and receive calls using an ordinary land line phone as advertised.Cons:Experience dropped calls usually within 5 minutes of call. No drivers for Windows Vista 64. The indicator lights are really bright, too bright.I recommend spending more money on a better product. I bought the Zoom 5900 and I haven't dropped a call yet. Plus the Zoom product has Vista drivers.A problem not related to hardware, but more likely Skype itself is that after the computer sits for a while incoming calls can't be received. I've disabled sleep and lower power modes. I haven't tried disabling the screen saver yet, but this occurred with both the Zoom and Dlink products. I'm sure I'll figure it out but this is something that this type of product may exhibit. Since it's replacing my land line I thought it was worth a mention.
I've had this tv for a month now and had no problems with it. Had a few issues with cable tv, but they seem to be unrelated to the tv itself. I was a little surprised at the poor picture quality without the HD box from Comcast. It takes a few seconds to achieve full brightness, but that's not a problem. I guess the tv takes more power than I had anticipated, because the APC battery backup unit I used kept shutting off because I had overloaded it (tv, A/V receiver, DVD player and HD box). I switched everything but the tv onto a different surge protector. Delivery was about what I was told it would be. The unit is lighter than I thought it would be. Quite easy to maneuver. We're enjoying the tv.
Hey It was between AD700 and HD555 for me and honestly I decided purely because of looks as I would be wearing these in my studio and at work. After my purchase I realized the Ohms were said to be at 120 and I got worried that they would not drive well. Well the box actually says that they are 50 Ohms (From Amazon directly), so if that has you worried, go ahead and get them. I am listening to them right now and i listen to them fine with my windows volume set at 15% and if I want to jam I set them to like 70%. The volume is fine on these.I had also heard that the sound was not good compared to AD700, which is probably the case. But if this is your first trip from sub-50 dollar headphones to the 100 price range, then you won't be let down.I use them for Classic Rock, Metal, Techno, Movies, and Games, and they are awesome. Now I am just waiting for this so called burn in, although I'm not sure if I will notice anything haha.
More than adequate, but crackle when the jack is rotated in the plug.
If you're looking for a larger format photo printer, this prints beautifully. Prior to this I had a Epson Stylus Photo R300. Now, comparing the two of those, in terms of print quality, I printed the same photo on both printers with the same settings in the software and I couldn't tell the difference between the two. So if you're just looking to print up to standard paper size (8.5 x 11) or smaller prints, maybe you don't need to shell out the extra money for this one. You can go for one of the less expensive Epson printers instead.However, this printer has much higher ink quality. I have noticed that prints from my old Epson have faded somewhat over time. The inks in this printer will last much much longer (allegedly) and it prints much larger prints (so it has a larger footprint than other photo printers).I'm using Mac OS X (Leopard) and the software is straightforward and works well. I also love having the ability to print directly onto printable CD-Rs (though my R300 also did that). Another plus is that this printer prints much much faster than my R300 - easily twice as fast, which is really nice. One drawback is that my R300 had a little display and buttons to navigate through different menu options directly on this printer. This printer lacks that functionality and I find that I miss it.All in all, this is a great printer if you need to print larger long-lasting prints.
I installed the device in two diffetrent PC's both with Windows xp sp2 and it didn't work. Then I found out that the xp sp2 installs its own Windows drivers, something that should be alerted to the consumers. After manually changed the drivers in my pc to the Linksys drivers, my Palm Zire 72 is working fine and smooth. If you want access to the Web and your Mail you will have to configure your PC to share internet connection through the network adapter that has the acsess to Internet. Someone must write a book on this issue.
I bought this cd player last year in Japan (it came with more accessories - remote, worldwide adaptor, waterproof case, etc) and it is awesome! I use it to jog with and have it most of the time hooked up to this old stereo of mine to use the speakers on it (the cd player on the stereo broke a while ago).The batteries are really nifty, super thin, and last a long time. This is the thinnest cd discman I've ever seen - thinner than all the others I saw in Japan, too. The sound is great no matter what headphones you use. Definitely worth buying!
I am not much of a techno-phile, so this will be a brief review.It offers a very good HD experience. It has plenty of input options.I was looking for a 50" tv, but decided to step it up to the 56" and am glad I did. Seems odd, but the 56" completely dwarfs a 50" (didn't think 6" would make such a huge difference.The only cons that I have for this TV is: 1) doesn't seem to generate enough brightness. 2) Viewing angles are fairly limited. It's spectacular head on, but quickly loses sharpness when viewing from sides and up and down.Picture wise, the HLS-5687 is superior. However, the LED engine, with it's projected extra long life and energy savings tilted me to this model. So far I am pleased (but not blown away).
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS find out the RMS before you buy an amp! I didn't do it this last time thinking if the amp says 1400 watts the rms should at LEAST be 250w per channel. WRONG! Not even close! More like 90w. Thats so rediculous it's not even funny. Still it was my fault for not doin my homework on the product BEFORE I bought it. Learn from my mistake, Don't do it if your looking to push 200-300w out an amp. This one sucks.
These disks are awesome. Never seen a better success rate when burning a DVD+R disk! You will not be disappointed.
I bought this set to hang on the kitchen wall. The convenience of a combined DVD was a major factor in the purchase decision. I'd read the reports criticizing the audio but decided to take a chance and buy it anyway - and I'm glad I did. The audio seems OK to me. Half-volume at 13' away across the other side of the kitchen is more than adequate. Audio quality is also fine. Anywhere near full volume is way too loud. I really don't know what the complaints are about - volume? audio quality? or both? The picture quality is also superb as is often the case with Sharp and the DVD is so user-friendly it's a pleasure to use.
After a week of use, this keyboard and trackball seem to be a great success. It does take a few days of adjusting one's input habits, but the intuitive functionality, mobility, and design are worth the change.Value to price ratio seems high. Installation is trivial. Hand and wrist symptoms from mouse and keyboard use are improving rapidly.The numeric keyboard is integrated in the keyboard body, and is activated by the NumLock key rather than the blue function key; this is the apparent exception to the intuitive functionality mentioned above.This has been a happy purchase through Anton and Amazon.
Hi all, I just received my HD-XA2 on Friday. I bought the "Happy Feet" combo discand realized very quickly that I was getting only 3.1 instead of 5.1. Nothingfrom the back speakers at all. When I switched the disc over to standard DVDit played fine. I thought it was the disc, so I purchased "Phantom" in HD.Same problem except this time I couldn't flip the disc over and play the otherside. When I called Toshiba, I was told that it was most likely a"connectivity" issue and are sending me the latest firmware disc to correctthe problem. Just hope it works. So far the picture is amazing on my Sony 46"XBR.
I have TomTom 920 and bought this one for my husband. Took me for 4 years to talk him into using a GPS system, but he loves it. The reason I bought this one for him was this dose not come with many functions compare to mine. Too many functions could be very confusing for someone who dose not enjoy playing with electric toys like these (if you love doing, do not buy this, because there are so much limitation to what you can do compare to what I have). Now he uses it everyday and very happy about it. Researched everywhere but amazon has the best price.
I have a 5 thousand dollar system in my media room. I bought this for my living room which is 15 by 20. The sound, clarity, bass are incredible and equal the system which I paid 10 times more (paid 568.00) The speakers are huge so if you don't have the room pass this by. The pictures in the room have to be straightened almost after each use. My complaint to Amazon is... I just bought this system and UPS damaged it. I have yet to hear by from them although its only been 4 days since my complaint. Sure it lacks HDMI which is no big deal due to optical out. I'm a relative novice so if anyone were to care to comment on whether the average person can hear the difference HDMI hook-up or optical sound please join-in.I think for the price I paid which included S&H; and no tax it was a great bargain. I just hope Amazon responds soon to the speakers that were damaged upon delivery by UPS. The box weighted about 150 pounds and looked like it had been rolled from NJ to Florida. If you buy one and you should, just check the box and don't be like me, refuse delivery if the box is severely damaged. And to those who think BOSE makes the best HTIB ...WRONG....ONKYO does....period! And PS no DVD player so at least you get to buy the one of your choice, HD is the way to go.
I bought this item at a popular electronics store. The box did not specify any details of whether it would use an IDE or a SATA HDD. [It supports IDE] The box also did not specify that the maximum drive size supported for OTG feature is 120 GB 5400 rpm. I started to use it with a 160GB IDE that I had and it wouldn't work as OTG. It worked as a external HDD though and the support website says it can support up to 200 GB as external HDD but only 120 GB as OTG. It did not include an AC Power adapter which is listed as optional. However, USB based charging cord was provided.I had to jump through hoops to format the drive as FAT32 as the product does not support NTFS (I use Win XP Pro SP3 which does not allow FAT for drives bigger than 32 MB). I finally managed using Norton Partition Magic. [You can also format using command window with "Format" command and /FS:FAT32 switch.The manual is very minimal and does not cover even basic caveats as listed above.The product was really something I was looking for but does not meet up to expectations. It doesn't even set expectations properly e.g. Drive interface and drive size limitations or else I would have avoided buying this.I hope that newer versions will overcome these shortcomings and be open and above board as to what the capabilities of this product are on the box.
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.
I had this thing for little less than a year, got it from a local Circuit city and the first one after about a week had problems so I exchanged it.The 2nd lasted a bit longer but now will not turn on without displaying four zero's. Its no longer on Motorola's website as its something no longer sold.I called Motorola for a repair or exchange and was told its a known issue with this model and without a reciept I would not be able to get an exchange or repair.Look for another model and pass on this model.
This is the only backpack from the Targus extensive product list that I found worthy as a successor to my previous Targus CDDB1 backpack. Probably due to the lighting, this product doesn't look very black as pictured, but it really is fairly dark, a definite plus in my books. There's ample room for my widescreen 15" MacBook Pro. The flaws are minor: 1) The zipper of the pen-holder compartment has a habit of coming apart, so don't put anything you don't want to lose in there. IMO, the zipper needs not to be all around, just having it on the top should be fine. 2) The plastic bits on one of the compressor cords disintegrated within a week, so I had to tie the cord itself into a knot.
Have purchased 2 of these kits for use with FM modulators. Products fit as promised and work fine. Best price I could find and would buy again if needed.
I love this machine. The one kvetch I have is that the beautiful casing scuffed very easily, and I can't seem to remove the scuffs. Other than that--it's extremely fast, very light, keyboard size and play are great, I have no complaints.
So far I like this product pretty well. The upgrade made some improvements which really helped! I was wondering if anyone had opened theirs up to see if there is a switch or something to turn the back light on. If there is I'd like to know about it! I like this one alot better than the Philips EXP 103 except I wish the AC adapter was included.
I just bought one of these 'NEW FACTORY SEALED' headsets - it looks great but what these guys are not telling you is that it will NOT function without a connector.Ok - so get one, right? Nope - Logitech doesn't even have one in it's support department, much less anywhere on the market. This is a total rip that ANY SITE would offer these for sale without a connector to make it usable.
We had a sony before this item. We could not play random, as the cds would jump out and get distroyed. So far we have not had any problems with our Pioneer and we love it.
Mine is about 3 months old, and I just starting to comprehend all the things this Camera can do. I will say that a DVD Course or an in person course at your camera store will be necessary.
The quality of this item was very poor. The power plug did not fit snug & therefore fell out easily; there were 3 bright pixels that distracted from the viewing; the AV in did not function properly. This discourages me from buying other Coby products. However, Amazon did refund my full purchase, as well as that of the case I had bought with it.
For what I paid, you can't go wrong. The only thing that puzzles me is that the sheet that they give you for enclosure sizes, really goes against what the speaker parameters would tell you once plugged into one of the online calculators. According to the speaker's parameters, it should be in a much bigger box than what the sheet that comes with them says. They say they can go into as small as a .33 sealed box. I have them in .52 each and it's not big enough. Maybe if you only listen to rock, Jazz, it would be okay. I like some drum-n-bass to mix it up and they won't go very low at that size enclosure, so I can't even begin to think how high it would be tuned at .33 each. Going to try the .75 they say is max for it.
It feels slightly different from the original but I anticipated it. It fits comfortably over the lens and stays on. What more can I ask. It does its job and the price is right.
I used this product at work for several years and then had to buy one for home when I had to do a stint from home. The foot pedal I used at the office probably lasted me 4-5 years before it broke.
If your in the market for a digital camera I highly suggest this one(UNLESS YOU TAKE A LOT OF ACTION PICTURES). The camera allows you to transfer pictures to your PC and save them or insert the memory stick into your printer and go. Of all the cameras on the market today this is the most user friendly. At first I was intimidated by all of the buttons, but don't let them fool you, it is simple as mud to operate. A caveman could do it.It is simple to delete pictures and even easier to take them. I like the timer feature which allows the camera man to jump into a photo every now and then. You can't go wrong with Sony.MY ONLY COMPLAINTS= ACTION PHOTOS ARE SOMETIMES BLURRY...AND THE ZOOM DOESNT ZOOM FAR ENOUGH.The camera takes remarkable still photos. It is not designed for moving pictures. If you buy a memory stick go big. I bought the Sony Memory-stick Pro 256 MB, Which holds around 100 pictures. Seems like a bunch until you go on a nice vacation and your PC is no where to be found. Top of the line technology for a cool 330$ price.
Thank you. The product arrived promptly and was exactly what I ordered. I would order again.
I know. The D300 and D3 have been announced and I am just now writing my review of the D200, even though I have used it for more than a year. What can I say? I've been too busy taking pictures with the thing to spend time writing reviews.This thing is tough. I have taken pictures in tropical typhoons, in rain forest, on beaches with blowing sand, on snow covered mountain tops, hanging out of an airplane window. It goes with me everywhere. Never a lost picture or hiccup. No blinking green light of death like the D70. This camera represents how Nikon made its name. A camera tough enough to go anywhere from black tie to jungle, and keep on performing.Controls are laid out nicely. Yeah, there is an LCD on top and you have to take your eye away from the camera to see it, but it is repeated in the viewfinder. The viewfinder is bright and clear. The camera feels like an extension of your arm.On the front of the camera you find the lens mount, preview buttons, a switch for focusing modes, and a port for a shutter release. Now, this camera does not use the handy little remote that is available for the smaller Nikon DSLRs. Instead, you have to hook up a remote to the shutter release port. Although it is more klunky, you do have more options.The side has ports for USB 2.0. If you are smart, you will never use these and use memory card readers instead. Their real purpose is capture of images in real time onto a laptop if you are doing studio work.The back has the LCD, of course. There is no image preview. You have to compose and focus using the optical viewfinder. This is true of all DSLRs of the D200's generation and it is still the best way to compose and focus even on cameras that do have Live View or Image Preview or whatever you want to call it. The reason is that holding the camera out at arm's length to view the LCD is not a very good way to hold the camera steady.There are the typical playback and menu buttons, as well as a switch for choosing focusing mode and one for focus/exposure lock which also allows you to choose between spot, average, or 3D metering. On top you set multiple exposure modes (or timer), mirror lock-up to reduce vibration (as opposed to mirror lock-up for sensor cleaning), white balance, ISO, picture quality, mode, exposure bracketing, and on/off/LCD light. You typically adjust these by pressing the button and turning one of two wheels mounted on the back or the front of the camera at the top of the grip. It is slick and you can tell how much you are adjusting things simply by counting clicks. You never have to look at the settings if you don't want to.The sensor is not self-cleaning. No camera of the D200's age has a self-cleaning sensor; however, it is hardly a necessity. There is a flash on top that can be used in commander mode to control off-camera strobes using the Creative Lighting System -- a fantastically flexible lighting system that rivals the best third party pro setups.Nikon cameras are infamous for producing 'noise' in their pictures, but you have to wonder about people who seem to only shoot at ISO 2500 or above. You never did that with film and I suspect that a lot of people are using noise reducing algorithms to cover for their bad photography. The Nikon tells it like it is. It does not cover your tracks if you misuse it.A lot has been said about battery life. Well, I have never been able to run down two batteries in a single day. The fact is, a set of batteries in an SB-800 flash will not last even a third as long as the battery in the camera. Batteries recharge quickly, so if you had three batteries and kept one on a charger all the time, you would be extremely unlikely to shoot fast enough to run out of batteries. The batteries should be recharged frequently and should not be allowed to be drained completely.I find Nikon's color rendering to be the most pleasing and natural of any digital SLR. It is far more accurate than film.
You get what you pay for. These cuffs would be great for the bedroom and could even be used as perhaps an emergency spare set for real arrests. They are better than the toy cuffs you would find in many stores, but not as heavy duty as the kind most police use (Smith & Wesson). Considering the low price I give them 4 stars, but if you are looking for a pair for daily law enforcement work, you should buy a better and higher quality pair.
Can't beat the price on this card compared to other brands. No problems so far.
Originally I bought the Memorex DVD+R DL because they were less expensive. I immediately received failure after failure. I tried everything -- rebooting the computer, shutting down all the programs on the computer and only leaving up Toast (the burning program). Those discs which I finally got to burn did not quite work properly in my DVD player (they would get stuck when I fast forwarded or paused). I was starting to think that there was something wrong with my optical drive. Finally, out of desperation, I bought the Verbatim discs. I burned four discs as soon as I received them by mail and they worked perfectly! I highly recommend these over the Memorex -- don't make the same mistake I did. (FYI: computer is a 2010 iMac)Update June 3, 2012: Hmmm, just tried to play a disc which I had burned (and played) about a year ago. It is unreadable in my DVD player. I wonder if dual-layer discs are less reliable than single layer discs. Anyone else have problems with stability over time?
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.
When I played back what was recorded it played back much faster than real time. Not only did it not work on my Macbook it damaged the laptop so that there's a clicking noise on anything I record through different methods.
I received the speaker mount and was very impressed with how extensive the kit was. It had everything I needed to mount my speakers to the ceiling. Let me tell you, these mounts are very sturdy and have shown no indication of slipping at all. I am very happy with these mounts and actually purchased a second set for my rear surround speakers. One personal note about the amount of weight they hold: I would reduce by 50% the actual amount of weight the speaker mount will hold in place without any slippage or extra wear, when compared to the manufactures maximum weight (i.e. published max. holding weight of 20 lbs, I would suggest that a speaker no more than 10 lbs). This has been my personal experience.
I have had this lens for about 3 years. It has never let me down - and it has an amazing macro range. I use this lens for portraits of models as well as nature close-ups. This lens was designed for film format cameras, so shooting it on a digital gives you the sweet spot of the lens circle covering the digital sensor. Highly recommended. The only negative thing I can think of about this lens is that I wish it was an f/2.8 aperture instead of f/3.5-4.5...
I bought this camera from a mail order store in New York 7 months ago. This camera was in such demand it took 2 months to get it. I love this camera. It is easy to use and takes beautiful pictures. This is a great starter camera. Everything is included that you will need. Most cameras twice this price do not include these features. Do not forget to buy a camera case.
The filter initially struck me as pricey. But I did some research and took a chance on it.Very well made and crystal clear. I got outstanding photos as well as lens protection. There's no noticable lose of picture quality whatsover.Get it if you can afford it. You won't be sorry.
Product works exactly like ordered. I like the fact that they are heat sensitive, so ink doesn't smear when you apply them, even if you rub your thumb all over it. I have these for my employees, and within one week, they wondered what they were doing their whole life without it.
The audio sound is good esp. for the price. Noise cancellation very good (minimal background hiss which disappears when playing music) but somewhat less than Bose. Great during travel. Easily foldable to carry in a briefcase. Price: unbelievable!! You can buy 5-6 for one Bose. Most definitely a winner.
The lock arrived early and did what it is suppose to do. It is easy to install and comes with a velcro strip to wrap up the cord when not in use. Good overall product.
This harness made the installation of the Parrot MKi9200 a breeze. It took longer to take the dash apart than it did to hook everything up. I would not even try to install a Parrot without one of these.
Harman Kardon DPR 2005I have owned a number of Harman Kardon receivers in my lifetime. From the AVR 40 to the AVR 135. I even own the DPR 1001. Since my tastes in music and film have change over the years so has my expectation of the performance of an audio/video system. For me a system should convey the intent of the artist/film maker. In addition it should reproduce what it is given as faithfully as possible.A receiver is only a part of a system. In addition to it you have the source, the speakers, the cables and even the room. A system that sounds great in one space can sound very different in another. Conversely a system can sound very different to two people listen to it in the same room at the same time. These facts are known to most people who read this so why am going in to this? Only to say that in my system, in my space this receiver has exceeded my expectations.The reasons are numerous. First I have grown accustomed to the "H/K" sound over the years. Second years ago I've learned that nothing in the world of audio/video is perfect so when you stumble upon something good you run with it. Third I really like what I'm hearing so far.I won't go into detail of the rest of my system however believe me it is not entry level nor top of the line. I tend to do a lot of research to determine what I don't want and keep an eye out for the products the meet my needs and tastes and that are a good match with what I already have. When it was time to upgrade my main system I was already well versed in the digital receiver market.I like to think that I have a knack for finding a great deal. That's why I find the DRP 2005 so hard to resist. Although it lists for $1799.00 it can be had for as little as $599.00 from online line retailer such as One Call. Currently I do not see myself in a position to drop $1800 on just one part of an a/v system however I was able to hustle up the $626.02 (PB & maybe J for the next few months) required to have this piece delivered to my door.After reading as many reviews concerning the DPR 2005 as I could find and taking a closer listen to the DPR 1001 (moved to the bedroom because of space issues) I placed my order and waited. Cold out of the box the sound was full with a "processed" feeling to it. My wife is into Karaoke big time so after about a week of "Do It Yourself Concerts" I dove back for a closer listen. The processed sound yielded to a warmth I've grown to expect from H/K. On CD after CD I heard richness and detail. If it was on the CD it was reproduced. On DVD after DVD a relaxed presentation of the soundtrack was the norm. The surround soundstage was more lifelike and natural. Lately I've spent more time listening to music and movies than listening to my system.So is this the greatest thing to enter the world of Home Theater? Not by a long shot but it is very good as what it sets out to do. Is it worth the $1799 list price Harman Kardon is asking? I won't know but if I ever have to replace it the price will be much greater than the $626.02 I paid. If my best friend had $500- $700 to spend on a receiver would I recommend the DRP 2005? Yes.Thanks for reading.
I am surprised to see so many disappointed purchasers. I would recommend that you purchase from a good vendor. I have used our dvd player almost everyday for a year and I have no complaints. I wish the sound was a little bit louder, but headphones solve that problem. Sorry for all the other disappointed people.
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.
I have loved my Garmin and received it before I had expected. Thanks, LMB
This is a great value. The memory is comparable to others costing two to three times more. It installed easily and has worked perfectly.
This is a fantastic turntable.I've used it personally both for casual listening and for beat mixing. It has excellent sound-dampening. The wow and flutter is non-existant. It should be noted that the platter itself on this table is the motor, so that and the tonearm are the only moving parts. Thus - no resonant background noise from within the turntable exists whatsoever.You can typically get excellent sound quality from this table as long as you use an average or better quality cartridge.Unlike other "DJ" turntables, this turntable was designed as a home turntable first. It is a DJ turntable by accident. This is why the SL 1200 is one of those few products that will give you the best of both worlds!If you are a DJ, this is one of the only DJ tables that gives you Quartz pitch lock throughout the full +/-8% of the pitch range.If you're serious about vinyl, pay the money and get the best.=======================================I felt it appropriate to update this review for people considering buying one of these. It is still an excellent turntable and ideal for people who want high-end performance on a budget. Increasingly, DJ's are turning away from these in favor of the Pioneer CD units or Traktor/Serato/Ableton software.If you're still considering a turntable, you owe it to yourself to check out some of the higher end Numark and Vestax turntables which have a lot more features and greater torgue, as well as accurate speed through the pitch range. Often, these turntables are less expensive than the Technics. Some of these also have a built in phono pre-amp, meaning that if you're only concern is burning cd's from your vinyl collection all you need is a soundcard and an RCA to 1/8" adaptor to get started.Be aware that vinyl is becoming harder to find and many dance tracks are now only released in MP3 format for download - meaning that unless you have a vinyl recorder (at $10,000, who doesn't?), you're choices are going to be CD's or Traktor.That said, I personally still love the Technics and will continue to support it as long as it remains in production, and I will be sorry to see it go if production ceases.------ update 5/31/11 ----------Well, the time has come (actually has been since 2009) where this legendary turntable is no longer manufactured. For the collector who needs a reliable and great sounding turntable for the next 3 to 5 years, it probably means very little other than the fact that you'll pay twice as much for a new one. I still intend to use one of these with an Ortofan cartridge to transfer my remaining vinyl to whatever the format of the future is going to be.However, if you're a DJ looking for gear, I can't recommend going to get one of these any longer, not because they're not great sounding machines mind you.... but because for the same money as you would spend on 2 of them, you can have a VERY nice digital setup with Traktor and a couple of good controllers.Even for users of Serato scratch (which utilizes turntables as MP3 controllers) there are cheaper alternatives to the SL-1200 now that are still manufactured that have an approximate similar look and feel. I'm thinking in particular of some of the Stanton direct-drive models currently in the $200-$300 range."Software", or records, may still be widely available now, but that is not going to last forever. Collectors make up the bulk of vinyl purchases now, and that volume will never be high enough to justify the printing of all of the new techno and dance music that comes out in a short period of time.In closing, I really lament the demise of the Technics as it was one of those truly great products of the late 20th century that happened largely by accident. A guy standing behind his laptop effortlessly dragging and dropping 5 loops together at a time somehow just isn't the same. However, not even I can justify spending $1000.00 on a turntable - even one as great as the Technics SL-1200.
Just got the OPPO 981 and instantly my standard DVD's took on new life.I can't tell much difference between HD SAT at 1080i and an OPPOlized DVD upscaled to 1080P.Easy HDMI set-up with my Onkyo 705 as the switcher going into my Sharp Aquos 52" 92U LCD. No need for component outs.Also has many sound and picture configuations. The audio is clean and lifelike.Best DVD Upscaler on the market for the price!
This little player has been working perfectly well for me. My only complaint is that the earbuds don't hold themselves comfortably in my ears all the time... not a major problem though. Others have complained about the manual, but I haven't even looked at the thing. It isn't a complicated device, just play around with it a bit. The voice recording works very well too, better than the digital voice recorder I bought about a year ago (it'll even record directly from the radio). The computer interface works well and is easy to use. It eats batteries like mad, so get rechargeables. One reviewer below complained about the case being too tight... it sure is tight (it's leather, it'll expand), but I haven't had any trouble with it depressing buttons once it's in. BTW, I don't know what kind of neanderthal can't find the buttons without looking, even when the thing's in a pocket.The only caveat to my review here is that I don't have much experience with these players, so maybe I just don't know any better. All I know is that this thing works great for me.
If you want a USB notebook cooler that's going to last a few weeks with minimal use, go right ahead. The plastic feet came off, the power light is a blue/purple strobe that could compete with local law enforcement, and the dual cords (power/USB) is cumbersome.
I returned this system because it didn't have great sound. I ended up going to a local Store (Target) and purchased just a general alarm clock that allowed me to plug in my ipod. It was cheaper and had a much better quality.
I bought two of these at a local store to regulate my lawn watering. I liked the idea that the one unit could control two schedules independently, and that the unit also served as a Y-splitter so I didn't have to buy one of those. But it seemed to only hit one or two waterings before it would miss the next one. This happened more than once, and I was never really able to trust it to do the job.
Instead of putting camera in your pocket, the camera case is attached to your belt.
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 ordered this digital frame for a friend of mine for Christmas specifically because the brown color shown in on Amazon web site photo matches color of her furniture. There was no other color option when I placed the order so I was sure that brown was the only available color. However, the one shipped to me was in black. When I called the company that sold the item via Amazon, I was told that the long retired old model was only in brown color and the new model is only in black. Since black doesn't match my friend's furniture color, I have to return it. I wish that Amazon had updated the product photo and description to reflect it's actual features so that I would not waste my time ordering and returning the item with incorrect color.
first of all, the main picture is correct, but the pictures in the "from the manufacturer" section are incorrect -- they are for the "tiny" version of this flash drive. dimensions on this page are also incorrect: actual flash drive is approx 2.5" long (USB connector not extended) by 3/4" wide by 1/4" thick. very light. feels a little flimsy but frankly pretty normal build for most flash drives. nice simple, sleek design.this drive has a retractable USB connector. i actually prefer caps because the drives with retractable connectors don't really protect the tip from lint, etc but i understand the convenience of not losing caps.i can't comment on relative speed vs other drives, but it's certainly faster than indicated by some of the posts here. when i got the drive, i removed the compression software and did an NTFS full format. attached to a computer with USB 2.0, it performed as follows on a couple misc tests (apologies for not doing real benchmarking, but that would've been too much work -- the below are just some random files):4 files, 11.3MB:write to microvault: approx 5 secondsread from microvault: approx 2 seconds311 files, 208MB:write to microvault: approx 4.5 minsread from microvault: approx 70 secsi am not a techie, but i assume the # of files (not just the size of the files) has a material impact on the transfer speed. 99% of my usage will be like the first sample above (small # of files, approx 10MB), since i would just burn a CD/DVD if i was transferring a large # of files or amount of data. for tranferring 10-20MB at a time, this flash drive seems plenty fast (as measured by my personal annoyance-at-waiting meter).
I want to thank Amazon, the price is the cheapest the product great,people who think differently have no idea about what they have bought "what do you expect?", if you want the best camera pay trhee times the price, but for me this one is very very good!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this filter for my chrome Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens. I am familiar with the very high quality of B+W filters. However, I chose this particular filter to match the color of my lens. I was so disappointed when I received the item! Yes, it's just a matter of aesthetics, but when you pay a premium price, you expect to be completely satisfied!
This headset did not fit my device. It is turning out to be a waste of money.
I bought a pair of these inexpensive V Moda's earbuds in 2007. I use them with my MP3 player when I walk for exercise both outside and on the treadmill. Lately I have started to either watch DVD movies or stream Netflix movies on my laptop while I walk on the treadmill - too cold to walk outside right now. The laptop speakers are a little weak so I had been using an expensive set of "Pro" headphones to listen to the movies and cover the treadmill noise. Recently I tried these V Moda earbuds while I walked and was amazed at how much more bass I get from them then the supposedly much better headphones. Very impressive. Plus I get much reduced outside noise with the earbuds compared to the headphones and they don't have an earcup that gets all sweaty - yuck . I am very satisfied. My wife has started using her earbuds to walk on the treadmill now, she's also very satisfied. I could easily have given these a 5 star rating. One other note. I have several other sets of earbuds. All of them have the unequal length cords to the right and left buds. For some reason that 'feature' drives me crazy and it was the deciding factor in my buying these V Moda earbuds. One more aside and I'll stop. The Netflix streaming feature has been a wonderful addition to our treadmill exercise routine. We have signed up for one of the inexpensive 'unlimited' plans which also gives us unlimited streaming rights. This is the future of home movie delivery. Two of our laptops also have S-Video outputs so we can stream the movies through our laptops to our widescreen TV for the whole family to enjoy (I take the headphone out through an adapter to the component audio in to the TV for sound).
Its very fast and stylish. What more you want on a external hard drive. Go for it!!!
I purchased this set for a trip to England. The adapter worked like a charm with several different electronic devices that I brought with me. I stayed in three different hotels in different parts of the country and never had any trouble whatsoever. Plug this into the wall, plug your device into this adapter, and you are good to go. It was just that easy and worked perfectly every time. The only thing you have to watch is that whatever you plug in can run on the foreign voltage or you'll need a transformer as well. Fortunately, most devices are now made to run on voltage ranging from 110 to 220 but you should always check just to be sure you don't short out anything.
Here is the new and updated version of the SIR-BB2! Since they do not make the BB2 anymore, this is what you want if you have the PNP3 as it'll allow you to take the boombox anywhere! Note, the PNP2 and other Sirius receivers will not work with this, only the PNP3.Improvements include a better and lounder volume so that if you're outside you'll hear the program much better! The volume is adjusted by either pushing a down or up button. Also it's not as "thick" as the BB2.Plug in some D Cell batteries and you can go portable with it!It includes an adapter to plug in, and 20 wire and antenna for reception. Note many with Sirius have to put the antenna just outside their window facing the appropriate direction (read directions). And everyone can get reception, it's just a matter of proper antenna placement.You may want to look into getting the 50 foot Sirius antenna extension cable (see above for item information) to connect both antenna wire and boombox. You can connect up to 2 of them making a total of 125 feet of antenna wire.And Sirius lineup, you'll never be able to find something you cannot listen to! And with Sirius you also can listen to Sirius online FREE when you signup! Sirius has 65 commercial free music channels, TWO NPR channels, Talk channels (Patriot, Right, Left, Air America, Talk Central, OutQ) and spanish along with Radio Classics (Lone Ranger, Suspense, Dragnet, etc.) and more! Exclusive include Howard Stern starting January 2006, Maxim Radio talk (Mens Magazine) channel, Eminem Shade 45 channel (uncut hip-hop), over 40 NBA games per week, NHL, Tony Hawks Domolition Radio, Barclays English League Soccer, All Division I Mens Basketball.The trick to finding what's on and when is to look online at the channel lineup for times or listen to Sirius information channel 184 or better yet, stay tuned to the channel you like!Sports, Sirius is the only one that has a 24/7 NFL channel that has each and every NFL game including your hometown broadcast feed! NASCAR will be exclusive to Sirius starting in 2007!I challenge anyone to find this cheaper than Amazon with free shipping and no tax. It won't happen!So there it is, if you want to use the PNP3 in the house, this is what you need!
I just received this today and I absolutely love it!!! I've had my Sansa for about a year now and just never got around to settling on a speaker for it. I've been hesitant to spend close to $100 on the Altec Lansing speakers recommended for it. And after seeing this also recommended for it, but at a lower price, I went for it! And I am about to order another one for my work!
I bought this in June 2009 for my wife's camera. It was OK for about 6 months, than crushed once. We lost a lot of pictures and movies of our family. I was able to reformat card and it work for another 2-3 months until it died completely. These time no luck, we lost all of our pictures that we had on this card. I'm very disappointed with reliability of this product.
This is my second Fellows 99928 USB Micro Track Ball mouse, and I will never own anything else. What I enjoy most is having my wrist in any position I want; not confined to that same old, same old, painful position. It also travels extremely well with a laptop because of its range of movement. It is easy to use and very precise. No doubt in my mind it is the most ergonomic and versatile mouse on the market today.
First of all... This is a fine product! You can't really go wrong buying one of these. I have run into some problems with the small receiver constantly blinking at me. It can be rather irratating, and at times you need to hit your remote control a few times for the unit to register the proper input, and activate the function you are attempting to use, i.e. changing modes or sometimes even changing cahnnels. Even with the quirky blinking receiver, it still does what it is supposed to do, but make sure you have adequate cooling fans in your cabinet... because the hot link pro doesn't like "hot" places.
I am an airline pilot, and needed a way to go on long walks (in many different cities) without getting lost! This is the perfect GPS for me: fits in my shirt pocket (even with the antenna extended), easy to use. I do use it in my truck, also, if I am driving somewhere unfamiliar. But mostly, I put it in "Pedestrian" mode (I didn't even know it had that until I bought it), figure out some point of interest within a couple of miles (restaurant, park, etc.), and just start walking.The vehicle mount works great, and detaches easily when I'm not using it. The bluetooth feature is very nice for hands-free cell phone use on the road, and people tell me my voice quality is just fine, even with road noise in the background.
Not only is RCA one of the best companies to buy from but this product really shows it! With an Fm tuner(hard to find on portables) and a 45 second anti-skip, I'm surprised it hasn't sold out yet. I don't know about you but I think I'm gonna buy another one as a gift. One particular reason I love this is because of the low price. How many times daily do you see somethin like this for only 80 bucks? Not very often. I take the bus a lot and this is perfect for those times you get forced to sit in the back where the bus does nothing but go up and down for hours and it makes your player skip every 5 seconds, well this one has no problem with that as it can store 45 seconds of the song. This is a necessity for everyone and I suggest you buy this item asap.
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.
Got them on time and they work exactly as expected. Would order them again if I need more cables. :-)
I am VERY satisfied with the Starmate. After many hours of research of Sirius receivers, I chose the Starmate because of it features... and yes, its consistent positive reviews from every online review / forum I hit. (I considered Audiovox PNP3 and XACT as well.)I bought the home kit also because I rarely drive. ***This review will not cover car install / reception, as I have yet to install it in my vehicle.***The Starmate takes about 5 minutes to install and if you go on online to subscribe you will be listening in a few minutes. And by "install" I simply mean plugging in the power, plugging it into your stereo and placing the antenna somewhere in the room that manual advises; specific to your region. My antenna sits inside, on my window sill. Crystal clear. (Reception was a concern of mine and it's perfect. It hasn't dropped yet.)Features I enjoy:- 30 presets- Jump button: A stand-alone preset to program a favorite station that you can always "jump" back to.- Easy Navigation: left, right, up, down scroll and a selection button.... Directory of stations to scroll though too. Simple.- 44 minutes of replay. I can leave it on and go back to it at my leisure. Note: Replay is not recording. You must have the unit *on* and *tuned into* the channel you intend to replay at the time.- FM Transmitter: Great option. I brought my old portable radio in the kitchen and tuned in my satellite to an open frequency. Clear and convenient. (Even works on my alarm clock! I can wake up to satellite.)- Alarm and sleep mode. (Unit can be used as an alarm clock.)I read only one negative review while researching receivers -- about the blue display being too bright. I can see way it would bother people - it is bright; but you can adjust this slightly in the menu options. This unit isn't in my bedroom so that doesn't bother me. Don't let that stop you though! It's a super, easy-to-use, thing of beauty.Highly recommended.
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 purchased these headphones for my step-son for Christmas to use with his laptop computer and Ipod. He wanted something that would be comfortable and cover his entire ear. He also wanted headphones that would help reduce environmental noise around him. He says they are very comfortable, even after wearing them for hours at a time and that they reduce the amount of noise around him. We hit a homerun with these headphones.
Great product...easy to install & work perfect on the wall...i recommended this mount rack.But i have to wait until yesterday, almost 1,5 month for the shipment.
High quality heavy paper stock and finish. Makes great digital photos with vivid color.Has a rough texture on reverse side of paper which resolves the feed problem on HP photo printers. With continued use the printer's feed rollers slip due to ink accumulation.
This ScanDisk card hold all of the photos that I can possibly take on a vacation, etc. I have used it for several years now and it has never lost a single picture that I have taken and they have all come off of the card with no problems at all. I always buy and recommend the ScanDisk cards. Good product!
Very, very poor quality. Charged lasted for about a dozen charges before the wall prongs came off. The cable is also of very poor quality. I don't know why so many people gave it such a high rating. Look elsewhere.
Arrived on-time and intact.... what's not to like? I am very happy with this purchasePS: (five more words required ... why?)
read the manual on line and save your self the time guessing -- worked acoss five offices and arcoss the street to a loading dock . easy software set up and easy dsl sharing ...explaination on encepryting a little vauge.use both pci card and usb network adp desktop--for space use pci and for range use usb
It'd be hard to mess it up but this item works perfectly. I picked it up for my girlfriend for Christmas so she can watch movies on our TV from her MacBook. Works with an Apple MiniDVI => DVI adapter and an HDMI cable.
first off, this is an interesting piece of inventory. its good for those who have light video cameras or other devices. its good for vlogging. i have read reviews on this item and many says it smells really bad. mine didnt for some reason. maybe its different companies sending the same type? i dont know. mine was not a sunpak. it was a zeikos. its pretty durable and holds up my sharper image vid camera pretty well. i wouldnt recommend this for heavy cameras. just small or light cameras. here are the pros and cons.pros:small, portable sizedurableholds up decent sized camerastays in position wellcons:none at all , this mini tripod is outstanding
I bought this unit and the CD player never worked. Returnedit and got another one. It worked good for about 3 months, then the eject function on the CD recorder stopped working and I couldn't get the CD's out- unless I unplugged it for a day. ...Then the CD recorder stopped working altogether....It is currently in route to someone to fix it. I did like it when it worked! It has to break down three times to get a totally new unit. UGH&gt; KEEP THE BOX AND PACKAGING!
This is the third Epson printer I've owned and it will be my last.All three printers died about 13 months after purchase. My guess is Epson puts a chip in these things that's activated when you first plug the thing in. It keeps track of the days elapsed. When the printer gets past the warranty period, it activates another chip that clogs the print heads. This requires you to use up three or four cartridges of GENUINE EPSON ink at $25 a crack so they get you for another $100 bucks before you give up in frustration and ditch the piece of Chinese made junk in the American landfill.I'm sick of being ripped off like this. I'll outsource all my printing and have it done on real photo paper.Don't buy this rip-off machine.
I bought this reader approximately 5 months ago. I was extremely happy with it (transferring pics from my CF and files from a SD Card was a blaze), but about 5 weeks it started to failed. I thought my camera software was failing because I couldn't transfer any pic from my card to the computer. I upgraded it but still didn't managed to make it work.To make long story short, I went on vacation with my girlfriend, had a lot of nice pics and when I tried to transfer them... they were all gone. A complete pic folder was erased by the reader.Today I transferred my pics directly from my camera via the provided USB without problems, confirming the reader was the one giving trouble (maybe I should've tried this before =S).If you want to take the risk of losing all those Kodak moments, take the less than $9 road. Surely, I won't be so confident next time.
Lost the power connector for my back up drive - couldn't find it though Seagate but found it through Amazon - go figure
Excellent drive. Easy to install and works perfect. I replaced an old HP 300i with it, and you can certainly see the difference in speed. A best buy.
I have actually just replaced the DT 250-80s after 7 years of service ,so I havd had a long time to become familiar with them.I bought them because I was looking for a sealed can for better work isolation. Were that not an requirement, I'd go open-backed, so I was looking for sealed headphones that had as much as possible of the open and detailed quality that, say, the Grado 80s have. The Beyers don't quite do that, but they are reasonably detailed.The bass is punchy and articulate, with a sense of pace pressure that differentiates the sound from open cans. That said, this is probably due in part to an exaggerated mid-bass. I don't hugely mind this, as music benefits in terms of rhythm and pace, but I wouldn't call the bass range uncolored.The treble is good overall. However, like a mirror image of the bass, it's a little exaggerated in the lower treble. This is good news bad news, as it provides sibilance and articulation, but at the expense of neutrality, transparency and soundstage detail.The result of these bass and treble lumps is that the DT 250-80s has some very appealing rhythmic qualities. Your toes will tap. They just aren't the last word in detail, soundstage or neutrality.Issues:Fatigue both aural and physical. The treble peak above gets pretty tiring after a few hours. About the same time for me, my outer ears started to ache from the pad pressure. These are not circumaural, they will press on some part of your ear, depending on how you fiddle with them. For an hour, maybe two, no problem. Beyond that, a break was required.Construction. The earpiece is attached to headband with a swivel mechanism. The attachment between the earpiece and the swivel mechanism is a tiny, short screw, that after a few years, would continue to unscrew itself, and would often drop out. Then, typically during a sweet, quiet passage, the ear piece would pop out, the sharp end of the swivel would jab me in the temple, and I'd jump up knocking my coffee into my keyboard. OK, the last part only happened once, but that screw came out a half dozen times. This one little thing was poorly engineered, and it was quite frustrating.Have moved on to the new KRK Systems KNS-8400. Also sealed, similar price point ($150 US). They are similar is some respects to the Beyers, but improve in some key areas: overall balance, comfort (fully circumaural) and long term listenability. I think at this point the DT 250-80 have been superceded technologically, but I'd still recommend them if you can find them for a good price.
I ordered this as a gift, and wanted to have it all set up and ready to go for Christmas. Since I already have a Visor Deluxe and am thrilled with it, I figured the new Prism would be as top-notch a performer as the Deluxe was, right from the get-go. Unfortunately, the unit I received is defective; no matter what I try, the batteries will not charge. I suspect the cradle is defective on my unit. First, I went to Handspring's website for help, and followed their suggestions, but the unit still would not work. I then contacted Handspring's customer support via e-mail, and they suggested I do a hard reset, which did not remedy the situation,either. Then, I called them direct and spoke with a representative, who reviewed everything with me and was very helpful, but still, the unit would not charge. The rep told me they would promptly send a replacement unit, but could not guarantee me that the Prism they would send would be brand new (said they might send a refurbished unit instead)! That was not acceptable to me, especially when I paid for a brand new unit! So, I called Amazon and they are sending a replacement unit which I hope will work. Amazon has been very helpful in getting me a replacement Prism in time for Christmas!! I am sending the original one back; I guess I was one of the unlucky souls who got a defective unit.
this product consists of 2 fans each of which has 12 blades. within the first week, 2 of the blades broken off, on their own. at this writing, the number of blades that have broken off is equal to the number that are still attached. this product is 2 months old. i'm disappointed in this product. it is a piece of crap. buyer beware.
this camera is great for the money!! no need to go for much more expensive ones like creative and logitech...do not hesistate and buy this one...
If you're looking for a good lens for shooting video... THIS IS IT! Given that when shooting video in dimly lit environments you will need a wide aperture, this lens is perfect. The 30mm viewing angle relates closely to a 50mm lens (35mm film camera) once the image is cropped. This gives a natural viewing aspect. Also, if you're shooting video it is a necessity to do all your focusing manually. This makes the autofocus issues really become not a problem. My camera (t2i) doesn't have the best autofocus as it is, but if you choose live view (quick focus) it focuses optically instead of trying to sense the object's range. This makes any autofocus issues basically disappear when taking photographs. The f/1.4 aperture makes it possible to take pictures without a flash almost anywhere! This allows for beautifully colored and wonderful naturally lit photos. I noticed some slight noise when the aperture adjusts from the grinding of the aperture blades, but you should use manual exposure for video anyways so that you don't get jumps of brightness or darkness in your videos when you're aperture jumps. Overall this lens will open up a world of photographic and video-graphic possibilities. I would highly recommend this lens! Since you're not using any zoom you can focus on using manual focus and really open up your creativity! set your aperture on 1.4 and your shutter on 1/60 (the slowest speed without getting camera shake), then put your ISO on auto and shoot. You can get beautiful pictures in a snap in nearly any lighting environment! Don't be afraid to use manual focus! Get this lens! The wide aperture and quality optics make this lens a good buy.
At the current price, if you're willing to get okay color saturation, not the greatest lighting (the camera is readily confused by light and dark areas), and good (not great) resolution, the camera is a good deal. For occasional recreational use it's fine.My main purpose for getting this camera (I got the 155U, which comes with an extra battery) was to send signals from a video astronomy CCD camera to the miniDV camcorder and then via firewire to my PC for frame processing. This camcorder records the images sent to it very well and I doubt that other than getting a dedicated digital recorder (they cost about $1K), a more [costly] camcorder would have mattered. So for that purpose I am immensely happy with the camcorder. In the same way, one can transfer your old videos to this camcorder and get very nice transfers.Overall, very much recommended with the caveats I noted in the first paragraph.
I love this product and it is a great buy. I would give it 5 stars except for the fact that it doesn't last very long on the battery. It has great sound, clear and crisp. It's great to take to the office then back home in the evenings. Just remember to bring the charger! It doesn't take long to recharge but would still be great if the charge lasted a little longer. Recommend it to all.
My only complaint about this product is that it appears to have a gold plated effect, when in actual fact it's the standard pastey yellow colour I think that Verbatim mis-represent what the product can achieve.Postage and packing was ok but came from Las Vegas quoting up to three weeks for delivery. The goods actually arrived within six days, so well done seller, you deserve four stars.
Coby isn't my first choice or second when I'm thinking about buying electronics of any sort, which is why I'm taking the time to write this review. I have couple of DVD players including a high end SONY and they all have one thing in common, they won't play out-of-region discs. As it happens, I enjoy watching many films made in other countries and not available in the US. While researching middle market DVD players that were region free and code free, I came across this Coby model and was surprised to discover it does just about everything all the hign end brands do but at a ridiculously low price. I've had mine for eight months and I've bought two more as gifts for friends and all remain problem free so far. Plays everything I've put in it so far, takes up half the space as most other units, and is cheap enough that you can buy two for the same price as one of the big brand names. Worth a second look any day.
I purchased this unit as a refurb. It has performed extremely well. I really love the ease of programming and navigation through the various menus. The picture and sound are excellent. The options for recording and dubbing are outstanding and convenient. This unit further confirms why I choose JVC products over other brands. My next purhcase will be a JVC widescreen HD TV/Monitor.
I was very pleased with the battery that I ordered for my camcorder. It works great and the price was much less then what I would have paid at my local electronics store. Thanks, Mark.
Do NOT waste your money on these worthless pieces of garbage. I bought two - both failed. The first one failed the first time it was used during the transfer of a ~4 GB file. Subsequently it failed to be recognized as a USB device - no read, no write, nothing. The second failed about 2 months later in the middle of updating a file (retagging an Mp3). "Something" caused it to become "write protected" and nothing I've tried has been able to restore it. I was able to take the first stick back to where I purchased it and got a replacement, but honestly.. I'm afraid to use it for anything more than simply transferring junk files. Interestingly, I've noticed these sticks get quite "warm" when they're used - more so than any of the other brands of thumb drives I've used. I've got Lexar and SanDisk thumb drives that I've used heavily for years and have even put through the laundry several times that still work fine, yet both of my original Centon's failed within months of purchase.I'm assuming at this point in time that the few "good reviews" for this product are posted by people who simply haven't given their purchases enough time to fail. I certainly won't be buying anymore Centon products again, ever.
I recently ordered this GPS system for my daughter as she has moved to a new city--Washington DC, and it has proven to be one of the best things I could have given to her. It's an excellent product, of course--well made, durable and accurate. The screen images are sharp and easy to see, even when driving.What really impressed me are the various modes that you can use, like the walking mode. There is also an "off trail" mode. The walking mode came in very handy and was helpful for negotiating DC by foot, which can be quite confusing and can be hard to negotiate for a person new to the area. The pocket sized Nuvi gives great directions onscreen, and with an earbud you can hear them, also. I highly recommend this handy device.The only thing that confused her briefly was that the antenna had to be raised for it to work, probably because the Garmin GPS that we have doesn't have that feature. She couldn't figure out why the Garmin was insisting that she was in Kansas City...I also was impressed with the speedy delivery we got for the Nuvi from Amazon. I ordered it with my account, but had it sent to Washington DC with absolutely no problem.
I have this camera and love it. It takes great pics, has more options than I need.The only downfall is the fact that there is no zoom in video mode. I had the older Sony Mavica (that recorded to floppy's) and it did have zoom, so I didn't even think about this one not having zoom.Other than that, it's great.
When I first bought this product it was great and worked well then after 2 weeks of use the antenna connected to the device breaks off and did not work. When I called Linksys about the problem they called it and I quote "The device must have been put under unusual conditions." They also refused to give my money back. Well in the trash it goes!
If you need to neatly secure your TV or telephone cable to the baseboard look no further, this product is the answerVC.
This is my second Olympus camera. The image stabilization with the 10X zoom is great. Also the shooting modes is easy to use. Thanks Olympus.
Gosh, i would really like to review this adapter, but---Amazon has put my order on indefinate hold, as thier supplier is unable to get any more.But wait! What's that blurb on the product page -"Availability: Ususally ships within 24 hours" and "Want it delivered Tomorrow? Order it in the next 5 hours and 36 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. See details."So they can't deliver it, yet they still list it as available for delivery tomorrow? Don't order from Amazon!
Wonderful price , Super service , Fast delivery and a Great Cable!!!If you need a Cable this is the one and these are the people to get it from :))
It was cheap and thats what I got CHRAP actually it was a lemon. Red and blue cables did not work not worth returning it
I have used this hard drive to back up my computers files and have had absolutely no problems so far. Granted, it is not the quickest drive but if you want speed you need to get a firewire drive. For the price, I am very pleased with it and would recommend it to you if you are planning to use it as a drive to back up files.
I did a lot of research before purchasing my unit, including talking to a company tech support person, who responded promptly and was very helpful. I was able to set it up with 6 components in a closed cabinet in 20 minutes. I put the sensor in the cabinet behind speaker grill cloth below my Pioneer Elite 60" plasma TV. I have had no problems whatsoever with IR interference. Works great with my Logitech Harmony One universal remote.
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.
I have been using this card for almost a month now in my Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 and it works great!!! I'm really bad about uploading my videos and pictures to my computer and tend to go a really long time until I get around to doing it, so this i perfect for me!
I was looking the way to control the music stored in my computer, without walking from one room to another, where I have the amplifier and speakers and started searching for a remote controls when I found this, for a very good price compared to others and decide the purchase.Surprise! It's very good. Signal, sound quality, and the remote is small and beautifull.The only bad thing it's that you can't connect other sound devices at the same time in your computer, because this bypasses the sound signal of the computer from the Sound Out to the USB where you connect the device.
I usually don't use ZIP disks anymore, but I still have about 15 of them laying around from 10 years ago. I know I had quite a few complex files on some of them (stuff I created in Adobe Illustrator)and I always wanted to check them out again, so I ordered the Iomega ZIP Powered New Generation Kit - Disk drive - ZIP (100 MB) - USB - external - black. Installation was quick and easy and it worked flawless, albeit somewhat noisy. The speed of finding and opening files with it is reasonable. Build quality is pretty cheap, but for the little use I need it for it is sufficient. It does what it says it does with ease at an attractive price. I'm pretty happy with it.
Camera cannot color balance, Linksys support blows, three hours on the phone with them they are clueless on how to really make the sololink DDNS srvice work, this item is a Bad choice for web cams, it also does not support regular codecs for usage on web cam fourms, systems etc.. its mainly point to point and only allows 4 users at a time to view.. I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS ITEM AND ITS BEING RETURNED TO AMAZON
I understand this is a relatively rare event, but it does happen, as witnessed by several reviews here. After less than 30 cycles, it simply is not recognized anymore by ANY machine - camera, laptop, desktop. Unfortunately, I lost a quite precious video which I had failed to copy earlier, and only found out too late it was stored in a non-standard directory by my camera (Panasonic TS3).I will try to have it replaced by Transcend, but the video is gone.
The Epson Axis 1440 print server has allowed me to easily network my Epson printers. Also when connected to Apples Airport base station, it has allowed wireless printing throughout my household.
I recently bought the Diamond Rio PMP 300 and this card works just as well as any other card out there. This card has an advantage ovre the other cards: the price. This card is an awesome buy, work just as well as an expensive card without the price.
So, when my husband wanted one for Christmas, I had to have my kids help me. They are all grown now, and had purchased a few amongst themselves in the past couple of years. I knew I had to have a large viewing screen since my husband won't wear his glasses and is pretty blind without them! So from there, we just looked over all the possibilities, and my daughter finally said, "If I were buying one today, this is the one I'd pick." Good enough for me. It was medium priced, and had the big screen I wanted. He really likes it, has used it a few times, the kids have shown him how to put the pics on the computer. He's not very tech advanced, so it must be pretty user friendly. I'm a happy customer.
I am not too technical on cameras, and Im an average photographer. I usually take pictures at parties or the holidays. This camera really is an excellent one. It takes some of the clearest pictures! The options on it are great, just like the more expensive ones, but they're made easy. For landscape pictures, you just move it the landscape icon, for portrait pictures, you move it to the portrait icon. Its that simple and the quality is superb. For general pics here and there, just leave it on auto.Id recommend you browse the manual for the basic settings, such as your resolution and such. I bought a 128mb compact flash card and it works fine. So my point is if you have to have a digital, this is it! You can take some nice deep pics like a photographer would, and you can take your regular old fun pictures and enjoy yourself whichever mode you feel you're in! I used to have a Minolta Dimage for 6 years before I upgraded, so you can tell how excited I am!
Great Snagless Cat6 cables.Order straight from Amazon and you won't have issues getting the wrong thing.If you've ever broken of the retaining clip on a Cat5 or 6 when pulling a cable then you know what a blessing the Snagless variety is!The Cat6 Variety is a must have for taking full advantage of GB LANs and the Cables To Go brand are really well made cables. I've been in IT for well over 20 years and always recommend these cables by name. I've never had one of these fail out of thousands that wasn't physically damaged first.This is what I buy for personal use at home as well.The color Variety is great too. Black works well around the entertainment center. Remember to buy one to use from the cable modem to your router as well to replace the low grade Cat5 wire that came with it.
very easy to run with linux (2.6 kernels used it with no problem).But windows xp was somewhat more difficult -- the drivers on the floppy didn't seem to work, I had to download a driver from the zonet site...
I received my order promptly. The product was new, the quality was excellent and the price was perfect. expect more orders from me in the future.
Really not worth it,the savings vs the quality??Quality is ok but not as good as new and the ink cartridge doesn't work with monitor to tell you how much ink is left,inconvenient!
this product works better than i could have ever expected. it currently works as a remote control extender for 4 devices for me with absolutely no lag at all. i couldn't be happier.
This was a good product and I was lucky that it was compatible with my ipod as some are not.
I must say that I wanted an iPod for Christmas, but I didn't realize the problems that came with it. Thank goodness my husband did a great amount of research before purchasing another mp3 player, because I definitely did not want something that would skip, and from what I have heard, the iPod does that a great deal.This MPIO mp3 player is perfect, I think. Even though it has many different functions, it is extremely easy to use. I'm still finding out what it does!
so disappointing! Not only did it not charge the i-pod nano (the speakers did work but when tried to charge - "charging not supported with this accessory" on the i-pod) but the small round pads on the speakers bases left PERMANENT stains on our furniture. False advertising and expensive repairs required.
ordered from Amazon---didn't arrive on time---e-mailed Amazon with order # and delivery date promised---within an hour, got a response and an apology---they said they would overnight the memory card---got it the next day!!!I think Amazon is one of the few companies that takes customer sevice to heart--popped the memory card into my camera (Lumix zs3) and started taking still pics and videos like a champ--i think the class 6 speed is needed for videos---great price great productTranscend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6
Bought this to use with my recently acquired Sigma 17-70 (2.8-4) and Pentax K-5. The filter works as expected, not much to it -- it's just a polarizer anyway. Being circular, it does not interfere with auto focus, of course. It is quite low profile, thin, so if it does give any vignetting at the widest angle of my lens (17 mm), I haven't been able to notice yet. A bit expensive, but it's good quality glass, multicoated. After all, why spend a couple grand on camera and lenses and then spoil it all with cheapo filters later?
I tried Sony MDR-EX71SL/W twice for my 3rd Gen. iPod before giving them up for good (melting cord problem). Like all in-ear earphones, this one takes some time to get used to. However, this is what I have found out so far (compared to Sony mentioned above):1. Better bass. To some, it might sound fuzzy, but it delivers low frequency note the way it should. Sony earphone often forced me to find EQ setting to boost bass.2. Harder to place it in your ears, but also stays securely longer.3. You can keep the volume setting lower and still be able to hear the music. I don't know if it means that battery will last me longer, or just that earphone drains out more, but one can only hope.4. Cord noise is noticibly louder in quiet place, especially if you are trying to grab plastic bags.5. Cord length is about right, not too long, not too short.Once you get used to this earphone, you will find out that high frequency in this earphone is not weak compared to Sony's. This just have very good low frequency coverage. That, and it won't force you to buy new one every 4 months because of melted cord.
I've had my player for about a month and love it. Some of the features I like the best are the ability to play back movies on a TV with RCA connection cables that come with it and the ability to do line in recording. I recently recorded for 2 hours at sampling rate of 16kHz (lowest sampling rate) and it created about a 400 meg file and still sounded good. Also my son loves the games that came with it (just samples). I would recommend this player.
It's hard to rate this item since it wasn't functioning properly and I had to return it. I bought it, plugged in my system according to the instructions and a little while later, the unit shut itself off -along with my computer, etc., which is exactly what the unit it supposed to protect my computer from... I thought perhaps it needed to charge fully before plugging the computer in, so I plugged it in alone for the night and by morning, it had turned itself off again. I didn't want to risk buying another...
I upgraded from a Klipsch surround sound sub (500 HD) that I bought last year. Don't get me wrong the Klipsch sound quality (I still use the 5 speakers from the set) was great, but I was looking for more thump.Going from the Klipsch 8" sub to the Polk Audio 12" sub was exactly what I was looking for. Using at 50% power it fills up my entire house with deep, clean sounding base. Turned up it shakes my windows with no distortion.Everyone I've brought to hear this thing is amazed at the quality for the price. Don't recommend for apt or condo if you like your neighbors, but for a smaller home, medium sized room with vaulted ceilings, it met my expectations and then some.
do not buy this TV it has a flaw. It will shut off by itself and not come back on. It will take about 1-2 years for this to happen but happens on a lot of TV's with this model.
Excellent out of box experience. Follow the connection guide and load the software and it works. I have the entire spectrum of connections, PC, MAC, Wireless Notebook and Handheld. All work great. If you have an HD signal you will need to purchase their connection cable and if you have a hand held you also have to buy their software - only criticism. It is just cool to play HD wide screen on a hand held! If you are on the fence, jump over, this is a great product.
We bought this scope to perform home sperm analysis. I know, TMI, but that is what it's for, and I'm sure someone else is wondering if this scope is adequate for that purpose. I will say it certainly is.The scope arrived well packaged and included prepared slides--but NO blank slides, be sure to order some if you plan on preparing anything of your own to observe. Minor assembly was required, but not at all complicated. Anyone can do it.The instrument is super easy to use and the movable stage is a must have feature.As for using it for sperm sighting, it works wonderfully. The only microscope use we have done was 15 years ago in high school, and yet the first time we tried to find sperm it was super easy and quick--within 5 minutes we saw swimmers.Overall the only caveat is to be sure to order some blank slides to go along with your new microscope!
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.
I was looking for a multi-cd player with which I could play one or multiple cds in a random mode. I bought the Yamaha CDC-697BL changer based on the reviews and they certainly were correct. I connected this changer to a new Yahama 5.1 home theater in a box speaker system with receiver and am very pleased with it's performance and sound. Delivery was quick, set up was easy and I'm very satisfied with this 'Christmas gift to myself'. I've only had it a couple weeks, but would recommend it for an inexpensive yet quality cd changer. A great buy.
The first set of logitech speakers i recieved came with a broken right side but amazon quickly replaced them and i recieved a new set in less than two days. The replacement set i now have has been working great for about a month now and i've used them for just about anything. The sound is amazing and aside from the busted first set, these speakers are well worth the cost.
I just purchased this after having trouble with software based firewalls. let me tell you, this product is money well spent. i have an earthlink dsl account, and after reading about the troubles with PPoE, i was a bit hesitant. no longer...after speaking with Linksys on intial setup, they now have me running without that annoying DSL/PPPoE login. I couldn't have imagined an easier setup. Kudos to Linksys and their customer support.
5/11/09 MY NEW/USED Sony DHG-HDD250 WORKS GREAT. THE PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY OF RECORDED TV PROGRAMS ARE PERFECT. NO MONTHLY FEE. I HAVE A BIG ROOF TOP ANTENNA. I GET ABOUT 10 DIGITAL CHANELS AND ABOUT 1/2 THE PROGRAMS ARE IN HIGH DEFF. I HAVE A SONY HIGH DEF TV. THE LIVE AND/OR RECORDED HIGH DEF. PROGRAMS HAVE PERFECT PICTURE QUALITY.THE 100 PAGE BOOK TAKES ABOUT 50 HOURS OF READING AND PRACTICING WITH THE REMOTE CONTORL TO GET GOOD AT IT. THAT IS ABOUT AVERAGE FOR ALL THIS NEWER DIGITAL STUFF [ TVS, VCRS, DVDS, DVRS ETC.]ONE BAD THING - WITH THE POWER OFF IT DRAWS 25. WATTS. THAT'S A LOT. MY NEW SONY 32" LCD - HD TV ONLY DRAWS 2.0 WATTS. I DON'T KNOW IF 25 WATTS IS NORMAL OR MINE IS DEFECTIVE? ? THERE IS NO PUBLISHED INFOMATION ON POWER CONSUMPTION. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE HARD DRIVE IS STILL SPINNING WHEN IT IS SHUT OFF. I HAVE 2 OF THEM AND THEY BOTH DO THE SAME THING.I BOUGHT THEM BOTH USED ON E-BAY. I CAN NOT FIND ANY PLACE THAT IS SELLING A NEW ONE. NEW WAS $800.00. I PAID $400.00 FOR USED ON E-BAY FOR THE 250 HARD DRIVE AND $600.00 FOR THE 500. GIGA BITE HARD DRIVE UNIT. [NEW IT SOLD FOR $1,000.00.I HAD A PROBLEM WITH UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE SO THAT IT WILL GET THE ON SCREEN TV GUIDE AFTER JUNE 12-TH WHEN THERE IS NO MORE ANALOG SIGNALS TO MY ANTENNA. I DOWN LOADED THE UP-GRADE FROM SONY - [ON MY COMPUTER ] TO MY FLASH DRIVE AND PLUGED THE FLASH DRIVE INTO THE USB PORT ON THE BACK OF MY FIRST SONY DVR. THE UP-GRADE WORKED. ON MY 2.ND UNIT IT WOULD NOT WORK. I CALLED SONY. THEY MAILED ME A FLASH DRIVE WITH THE PROGRAM ON IT FOR FREE. THAT WORK PERFECTLY AND NOW BOTH OF MY UNITS ARE UPGRADED TO RELEASE NO 1.2.21. THIS WILL ALLOW ME TO GET THE ON SCREEN TV GUIDE ON A DIGITAL CHANEL WHEN THE ANALOG BRODCAST STOP ON JUNE 12.TH 2009. THE TV GUIDE IS GOOD BECAUSE YOU CAN JUST HIGHLIGHT A PROGRAM AND PUSH AND HOLD THE RECORD BUTTON FOR ONE SECOND AND YOU ARE SET TO RECORD THAT PROGRAM.UNLIKE A VCR YOU DO NOT HAVE THE OPTION OF RECORDING A TV PROGRAM IN HIGH QUALITY [2. HRS.] OR MEDIUM QUALITY [ 4 HOURS ] OR LOW QUALITH [ 8. HRS]. THIS DVR WILL ONLY RECORD A DIGITAL PROGRAM IN THE FORMAT THAT IT IS BROADCAST IN. SO ALL HD PROGRAMS GET RECORDED IN HD. THAT IS GOOD FOR ME BUT REMEMBER YOU ONLY HAVE DISK SPACE FOR 30 HOURS (60 HOURS FOR THE BIGGER UNIT) OF HD RECORDING. IN STANDARD DEFF YOU CAN RECORD 200. HOURS. SO I MIGHT RUN OUT OF DISC SPACE SOME TIME DOWN THE ROAD. IT TAKES 6 TIMES MORE DISC SPACE TO RECORD IN HIGH DEFF COMPARED TO STANDARD DEFF. THAT IS WHY I COULD NOT FIND A HIGH DEFF DVD RECORDER ON THE MARKET. AND WHY I WENT WITH THIS SONY DHG-HDD250 AND DHG-HDD500.
Pros:Amazingly easy setupHardest part was waiting the 24 hours charging timeWorksCons:Might not be able to place the dome in front of all components and might need to buy more &#8220;eyes&#8221; ( I will be doing so.)**Quite the product. Works perfect with my Fios box and included 4 device controller remote.
I just wonder who did they design this earbud for? It's so big it felt like a big thumb stuck in the ear, so uncomfortable. My son's iPod's earphone felt very good so I compared their sizes -- This thing is about 30% bigger than the iPod's earphone!!
I received the Canon Scanner very fast and as promised. Very satisafied with the service.
I HAVE USED THESE LIGHTSCRIBES & THE COLOR IS TRUE & VIBRANT. THE QUALITY OF THE MUSIC IS EXILENT. THEY HAVE A 5 STAR RATING BY BEST BUY.
I would recommend anyone to purchase this wireless ergonomic keyboard and mouse. It is great and so easy to assemble. I had used this at my previous job and loved it then. That is why I purchased it for my home computer. It helps your wrists if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. Great product!!
This is an amazing lens. I never owned a Canon L lens but I think this lens must be equal in quality, or close to it. The quality of this lens makes a big difference in the outcome of my photos. It's a little heavy compared to my other lenses but well worth the bother to have it along. A very high quality lens in all respects and a bargain at this price. A comparable L lens would cost at least 2x as much.
I am totally into these noise-cancelling earphones and they perfectly complement my iRiver mp3 player/recorder in sound and color. Once you've gotten over their higher price point, have followed the enclosed instructions exactly and begun to use them, there is no going back to the normal, flat sounding buds. They isolate exterior noise and that is a boon if you live in a noisy environment, like NYC infamously is.Experiment with using the foam vs. the flex sleeves to your taste. I've stuck with the smallest of the three sized flex sleeves and after two days testing my ears were used to the slight increase in pressure.A warning: be careful not to turn the volume up too high in public as one needs to be able to know when her/his attention is required, among other things. Be extra aware of traffic when on the street. Also, high volume just is not necessary as ALL exterior racket (subways, curse-laden conversations and car horns) is rendered mutedly surreal.Also, be mindful of its carrying case. I've had my pair for almost a year now and the case's cable spool has bent the cord's wire covering to such an extent that it is now exposed. Far be it from me to walk around town like a super-geek w/ electrical tape on mine; I plan to replace them with one from amazon's marketplace sellers for cheaper when Santa comes around this December. But be advised to remove the interior cable spool completely and keep the headphones rolled up manually before placing them inside the case. The case is very durable, zips up securely, is nonbreakable, has a soft protective interior and is lightweight.One other observation -- use q-tips and rubbing alcohol to regularly clean the flex sleeves if you decide to use those. The foam probably would just wear out completely. Shure's website does sell replacment sleeves (both foam and flex) for $10-$12 each w/ 5 pair included, which is nice.I honestly would have given the product five stars if it wasn't for the breaking of the wire cover coupled with their already high price. The warnings above should keep yours in good working shape for years though and this is a great investment for all digital audiophiles. :-)
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
Purchased the unit and went to play a childrens DVD and it will not play because the ratings setting will not alow it to play. Attempted to change the ratings setting and was prompted for a password. Have never setup a password and the manual does not list a factory preset password. Turns out the ratings setting will not alow ANY DVDs to play. This is junk! Do not buy. How can I unlock this stupid machine?
I direct operation at a church that sets up in a school gymnasium every sunday. We have two 30ft trailers filled with gear, speakers, trussing, lighting, chairs, children's equipment, ect. Everything is on casters and is made portable. For a while we were using cheaper hard plastic casters we purchased from Home Depot but they kept falling apart. We now will only put these caster on anything. We have some we have been using for 5+ years that carry very heavy loads every week. These get pushed across concert and black top and preform fantastic and are soft enough to not be harmful to the nice gym flooring inside the building.If you are going to be using these for a long time it is well worth the investment.
This is perfect if you have work to do or just want to play games or surf the web. It lights up the key board so you can type. I would highly recommend this item to anyone that doesn't want the bedside lamp or desk lamp on.
I just got these headphones all of 10 minutes ago and I love them! I used to have Skullcandy headphones which were about triple the price and a third the quality. I definitely recommend these headphones :D
After having about 35 years of accumulated Canon (film) equipment taken from my truck I had a choice: stay with film, or go digital. I started with a digital Canon because I'm familiar with the way they think a camera should work, I'm sure a Nikon would have been as good a choice, but I started with Canon. And worked my way up through a series of cameras to the Pro 1. If you have never used their `L' series glass, you will be astonished at how fast, crisp, clean, and clear it is. The 28-200 zoom is nice. You will get a lot from this camera, but pushing 8 megapixels to a large `professional' sized print is difficult. Everything everyone has said is pretty much true.The:** Good: L series glass, OPTICAL zoom, good range in zoom, STRONG flash, exceptionally nice smaller prints. Will take long - tripod needed -shots in the multiple seconds range. can be used point and shoot or full manual.** Average: Battery life is average so have a spare (or two), and I've been told many, many times that I DO need to stick with Canon Batteries by people I respect - so ditch the 10 for $100 non Canon batteries and stick with Canon. I've been given many reasons when I have my yearly cleaning and tune up of my cameras and lenses (only because I treat them rough and use them in hostile environments (like the Great Basins and Ranges in the Summer heat and dust and the Winter cold and grit and wet). The best reason I've been given is that non-canon batteries may 1) lose their re-charge life significantly faster because they are often made of re-cycled materials that have not been cleaned up very well, and probably most important, they tend to leak if left too long without use or charge. This will destroy your camera right then and there - and I have noticed that one bunch of `money saving' batteries DID start to leak (first sign is the copper beginning to turn a greenish brown, before the green really shows up) after only about 3 weeks of charge-discharge cycles. Didn't save much on those batteries, AND I needed to carry 5 or 6 with one in the charger all the time to do a full day shoot. So now I cowboy up for name brand batteries. I don't like it, but people who know say I need to stay with Canon batteries, and all they do is repair optical equipment, they sell ONLY service on things from microscopes to cameras, no tangible products of any kind, and that's about as neutral as you'll get. It doesn't seem it would matter, but it does.** Bad: slow to boot up, hard or impossible to auto-focus in low light, WILL freeze sometimes in low light or low battery, if you accidentally remove the card while it's on, you'll erase the entire card, poor quality large prints, flash often TOO powerful and I have to `bounce' it off a home-made white card double bounce contraption and it almost always needs to `bounce' for inside diffusion and even distribution of light. But a simple 3x5 card will do that nicely, but side angle bounce flash is nearly impossible -- sometimes you can use a bent 3x5 card, but it's very awkward and often the card will show up in the frame unless you pay very close attention to it, and focusing and holding a card is ALMOST impossible. Might as well forget wild-life photography, by the time you pull up your camera, turn it on, wait for it to boot, and then get a focus, that Osprey is now on the other side of the canyon, or that deer is most likely behind a tree or rock or has taken it's four bounds and is now just a dot in the zoom lens. And that Bald Eagle on the fence post about 50 feet away is now in Utah or Oregon at 20,000 feet. The way you counter this problem is to keep the camera on and not let it go to sleep -- draining your batteries every second. Count birds out, large mammals as maybes, and landscapes as certainties. Portraits are as good as you are in normal light. I don't shoot portraits, so this is a neutral point for me.** EXCEPTIONAL!!!! I got distracted by my dogs while shooting a sunset scene of a Nevada Mountain Range and had it mounted by one of those `spider' pods to the brush guard on my old Toyota Land Cruiser. I got in and drove away and at about 40-45 MPH hit a small pot hole on the dirt road and heard a funny sound and looked out my passenger-side mirror and saw the black box of the camera rolling across the dirt. Dang!When I got back to the camera there was a very small roundish crack in the top where it had first hit hard pan, then bounced across some gravel and into some sand where it came to rest in an old bitter brush bush. IF I'd sealed it right away it would have stayed, but I didn't and in about a month the place where it had cracked fell off, showing some of the electrical parts inside, and I sealed this with some plastic and glue. When I sent it off for it's cleaning a bit early - they said other than the normal amount of grit and dust they'd normally find, there was no other damage to the camera, lens or focusing mechanism. Wow. Well built is an understatement.THE BOTTOM LINE:1)....I AM ASTOUNDED AT HOW WELL BUILT AND SOLID THIS CAMERA IS!2)....If you want to REALLY learn photography, this is the camera to buy. It'll let you be lazy and use it as a point and shoot, but you can also move to manual settings, AND it has a macro setting so you get close-up and personal -- and with the L series glass you the best of both worlds: point-and-shoot to almost-true-pro with super fast glass (this means you can hand-hold in lower light and not need a flash). Every shot is free until you print it. So take the shot, the only way to learn is to take the shot -- the worst that will happen is you'll throw it away. And I have to admit that seeing your image captured right away will improve your ability as a photographer faster than any film camera will, I probably learned as much in the first month of owning this camera as I had in the previous 35 years - but I also read the manual. AND, this camera will teach you all of the little things you need to know so you can `trick' the brain of digital cameras in general.3)....I've just bought a Canon 5D with a set of lenses and while I have now learned my way through the beginnings of digital photography starting with simple and moving to the top of the `amateur' cameras, I can now move to a mid-real pro camera and know what I need and what I don't. But I would not hesitate to carry this as a `backup' or use it in places that I'd not want to take my several thousand dollar camera and lenses or lug 5-10-25 pounds of glass. AND only if I wanted prints that were smaller than 11x17. At 11x17" you are pushing the camera to, and maybe just a tad beyond it's maximum resolution limit.*****FINAL SCORE: 4.70 STARS*****
Although this mic is now considered primarily an instrument mic, that was not always the case and I've actually preferred this same basic design for live vocal use since 1970 when I bought my first one which was then known as a "Shure Model 545 Unidyne III." That mic got stolen about 2 years ago, but remarkably was still working at the time it got boosted and I was still using it when I needed one with an on/off switch function. I've owned or used countless modern day SM-58's and SM-57's along with dozens of other mics over the years from all manufacturers. I have a fairly deep baritone to bass type voice and I don't need to get closer than about 7 or 8 inches to a SM-57. To me the SM-57 sounds similar to the $469 Shure SM-7 studio vocal mic if you put a windscreen on it and get about 2 inches away. I'd only use an SM-7 in a studio environment though because they are slightly more fragile and over four times as expensive. By design the SM-58's require you to get much closer to the mic to get a full range sound than with the SM-57's. I prefer the SM-57's over the SM-58's for vocal use because they sound crisper on the highs and they sound fuller on the low end. The SM-57 sounds more natural on vocals and never sounds muddy or muffled. The SM-57 has one of the most pronounced proximity effects of any mic I've ever used. If you tend to shove the mic down your throat you may benefit from the less dramatic proximity effect of the SM-58. If you are ever going to use an SM-57 for vocals I'd recommend buying the Shure A2WS windscreen with it. That genuine Shure windscreen fits precisely and locks securely onto the SM-57. The SM-57 will pop like mad without one. The only possible drawback to the SM57 as a vocal mic is that there is no model available with an on/off switch these days. I can't find a modern SM-57 with a switch anywhere. However, if you've ever tried using a mic when you forgot that the switch was in the off position it probably just became a liability. For my money, the SM-57 is the best all around microphone of the past two generations for stage use and some recording purposes. For studio vocals I'd use an SM-7, which really doesn't sound all that much different from the SM-57 when the built-in variable EQ on the SM-7 is set the way I like. The SM-57 and it's predecessors are to me the best all around microphone since 1970 and certainly the most enduring and durable. You can not go wrong unless you get too close with no windscreen.
this was the second one i got. just like this player.. works great.. plays almost everything..
My wife uses a G-4 Mac and the rest of the family share 3 Windows98 pc's. Now that we have Roadrunner, I want to use the Linksys 4 port hub/router to network them all together. This will also allow me to share a scanner (pc) with the Mac. What network OS should I be looking at for file, printer and scanner sharing between the 2 platforms ?? Thanks, dmyers@sc.rr.com
This CPU fan has a strong motor. The fan blade produces a strong sound at higher rpm. When I am on the phone, my ears have to compete with it. The RPM's of the fan increase and decrease according to the cpu temperature. That's a plus. It is a good solid cooler, well built , good quality. It is easy to install, you do need access to the back of the mother board when installing the back plate. I would have given this cooler a five star rating if it was a little quieter.
these cameras are great. EXCELLENT customer service. EXCELLENT night vision. i could not believe how clear and how far you can see at night.i bought 2 of these cameras. 1 didnt work though but CCSG was considerate enough to replace it. and this was after i cut the power cable..i didnt like how it took 8 days top get the cameras. im so used to 2-3 day shipping. hehe but its great. MS4U and CCSG are great companies and today im going to buy 2 more cameras and it is gonna be through them since they gave me excellent service. i think my nexty 2 cameras will have a 4.0mm lens or smaller. this 6.0mm lens means i have to place my cameras further from the target so i can get a wider view.i RECCOMEND this camera to anybody out there that wants a high quality camera for day and night and doesent want to pay over $100.
Great product used it right out of the box, to make a trip to Mississippi. It worked alittle slow at times but over all its great for the money. There are more expensive ones that would be faster but for me this one does the job. I really like the wide screen.
Works very well, gives options for whatever you are scanning, uses several different formats. Scans are true to originals.
Is a great mouse. Just would be nice if it had an extra alarm to warn you when battery is dying. The small red light alarm is covered by your hand.Couple times during a dungeon my mouse died and I didnt notice the red alarm light blinking.Just swap the extra bettery and rdy to go, but I was static for few seconds and close to die.Anyway enjoy it.
I do not think this is just for bass lovers, its got a feeling of its own! - Proud ownerFits well too. Would definitely buy again.
I am so pleased with this coffee maker that I bought a second one for my home. It makes the coffee quickly, plenty hot, and best of all, it is all stainless so no BPA.
Just bought this mouse because I got tired of using a mouse with a wire and I wanted to not have to keep clicking on the "back" or "forward" buttons when using the internet. So far this has been a solid buy, very convenient to surf the web, and I recommend it!
Very Good subwoofer for the price, Its really good for music and HT. Placement is so important on subs, even if you have a 2K subwoofer and not on the right spot and settings it will sound like garbage.Finding sweet spots on sub is time consuming but once you'll find it its worth it. Buy this sub you will not regret buying it.
Just installed this for my little home network of Macs using AT&amp;T@home. I knew it should work, because we have a 1 port on a Mac network where I work. Works great, now that I managed to get it configured. You will have to jigger around with the TCP/IP settings, and since they don't support Mac OS, there are no directions, but maybe this will help. In Internet Explorer, I had to turn off all proxies in order to access the setup page, for starters. After some experimentation and several restarts, I discovered that you should set up TCP/IP to use the DHCP server, click options, make TCP/IP active, uncheck &quot;load only if needed&quot;, do not enter anything for the DHCP client ID (you already entered this under domain name in the router setup). You will also have to enter search domains for Outlook Express to work, I found out the hard way. They say that is on your paperwork, but I couldn't find it there - I had it from a previous service call. You may have to call @home for that. There is a great post here by Jon Pax of San Diego that helped me a lot, even though it addresses Windows. It helps setup for the @home service. It is great - just as fast and maybe faster than the Dayna hub I was using before, but now I have a firewall, and could drop my second and third addresses for $5.00 each a month. The only reason I dropped one star is their lack of support for us Mac folks.
Cable is product as promised. Shipping was earlier than expected as usual. The clamps on the RCA terminal ends seemed a little thin and easily bent, so be careful. Price was right and video quality did not suffer. Used product to run Wii from office closet to TV since the Wiimotes work through walls.
When you take group pictures, I foud problems with the autofocus.The rest is excelent.
My bf stole my Belkin adapter so I grabbed another brand at the store figuring they were all the same: Wrong! I took it back imediately and ordered another Belkin. It has great sound quality, no static/ clicking sounds! I wish they offered in black so it would match my dashboard and be less obvious...
Great item. Small, portable, light. Extra USB ports a great plus!!. Right up there with the $2.99 USB Snakelights, another big favorite here.
With years of slides in a closet and no way to find the one needed, getting as many as possible onto a hard disk seemed logical. The CanoScan 4400F seems perfect for the job. The operation is logical, the picture guality excellent. It took eight slides to understand how to get the results we need.Using a different photo editor than was provided was easy to do.
This is a small piece of equipment but it is really important to have on many occasions for taking the best photos.
I ORIGINALY ORDERED THE WRONG SIZE MEMORY (INFORMATION GIVEN BY TECH WAS IN CORRECT) & SENT THEM BACK. THIS MEMORY IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED.
I bought this product for use in my Sony Clie handheld computer. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to the Sony brand memory stick, and I am glad to say that this product has worked flawlessly over the past year.I would buy a Sandisk product again.
After reading almost only good things about the Sigma 150mm Macro i decided to buy one myself. I am very satisfied with the product. The images the lens products are very good. The only thing i can think of what bothers me a little bit is that the focus is a bit slow, but thats not really a problem. Therefore it is very silent. :) The lens is made very well with good materials. So if you want to start taking macro pictures go and get the sigma 150mm.
Not even gold plated, and works as good as a gold plated cable. The tight was fit into the XLR slot, and the RCA slot. Actually I am using this cable as a subwoofer to XLR cable. It is plugged into my power amp as an XLR, and leads from my receiver from the subwoofer out. Cable has no noise, and sounds as good as a high end cable. Besides, if it works good.. WHY PAY MORE?Will update after a few months in terms of durability, but it feels solid. Should have absolutely no problem with it. Recommended.
System delivers great sound, but the speakers are on the large size - good for sound, but not so good if you're short on space. The big surprise is how deep the speakers are (11.5 high by 6.5 wide by 9.5 deep). Another drawback is that the CD player does not do a fast forward or reverse scan without the remote (it will skip forward/back by track).All that I really needed was a CD player (not a radio receiver), and if this is the case for you, consider the Bose Companion 2 Series II speakers for $99. These are self-amplified (which means they need a nearby wall plug for power) and they will plug right into a portable CD player or a laptop computer. This is what I should have done, as they are cheaper, smaller, and produce adequate sound for my kitchen.
I bought a Lacie hard drive at CompUSA. The purchase was fine. What's terrible is Lacie's support. The drive had a triple interface. The Firewire 800 port never worked, but I was happy with the usb connection. After about 8 months the drive started having problems. I work on computers for a living. I tested the drive, the problems followed the drive amoung 3 computers and of 4 other drives the Lacie was the only one with a problem. I called for support under my warranty and they first start telling me that drives now days only last about a year. I argued that point, but said regardless, mine is under warranty. they sent another one. it worked for about a week and started having problems. they sent another one. this one still doesn't work under f/w 800, so that's fine, maybe it's my card, even though it works with another device I have. I put it on the usb and write some scripts to hammer the drive since it's close to the end of it's warranty now. after several days the drive starts failing. It works fine with very light use, but with constant reads and writes it fails. I call tech support for over a week with no response. I finally call the head of sales and ask if he can direct me to someoe that can help. 2 days later a guy calls. He's very disrespectful and tells me that they are not willing to work with me because of my history with the company. The only history I've ever had with this company is what's on this page, with this one drive. So, because they can't get me a drive that works under normal or heavy usage, it's me that's the problem.
Item was shipped to me pretty fast. I like the item I had just purchased a new lens and wanted to protect the glass, perfect fit.
This camera is a piece of junk. I have upgraded to the latest firmware (1.07) and still can't get the audio to work. You'll be better off buying a trendnet or panasonic IP camera.
The best thing about it is that it does what it should; displays the slides quickly and without any problems. This was a used unit but it shows no wear whatsoever and the dealer did an excellent job with the packing. I would buy from this dealer again, if I need something else.
Dispite what others have written about this product, this is a fine radio. NOAA channel comes in clear as a bell. Other stations come in without any issue either. Used it up at work during the recent tornado outbreaks here in North Texas, and it worked like a champ.
I agree with Max. Don't use those inferior cables that come with your DVD player. I just bought a DVD player and immediately got these Monster cables to connect between the TV and DVD. Image quality is the best I can get on my 20&quot; TV, really cool.
Excellent pictures. Good viewing. Lots of options. Incredibly slow to review pictures for printing. Very slow in just recognizing a memory card is installed.
Syl Arena recommended this charger in his book. So I picked one up and I'm very satisfied with the charger.
Great tv for the money. Low volume buzz some complain about can be cured by changing the backlight (I emailed a company tech complaining about the problem). Remote keeps me from rating 5 starts as its very basic & has no sleep timer option which stinks if this going to be a bedroom tv.
I have never responded to a product review before but I was so disappointed with this product, I felt compelled to share. I'm a pure Canon fan and always buy Canon accessories to compliment my choices. However, I don't know what Canon was thinking with this case. It in no way fits the new SD1100 IS. Not only do you have to stuff the camera in the case, you can hardly get it back out if you are lucky enough to force it in. On top of that, there's no way the magnetic latch even gets close to securing itself if the camera is in the case. And forget about the slot for the wrist strap. Yes, you can manage the strap thru the slot OK, but no way convenient to remove the camera from the case once the strap is thru the slot. This case just does not work and I'm extremely disappointed. I have not even touched on the quality. Pure chintz.I also own an old ELPH APS from days gone by. I stuffed that in the case to help stretch it. It seems to have helped and I can now at least get the SD1100 in the case but of course, I still can't close the flap. What I ultimately ended up doing was resurrecting my old quality soft leather velcro closure original ELPH APS case and will use that to protect my new SD1100 IS. Sorry Canon, but you really missed the boat on this one.
Very pleased...great deal, great pda. The color screen is crisp and fairly large compared to others. Includes a handy expansion slot for up to 128 ram. Buttons are very usuable and ergonomic...scroll button is wonderful! MP3 player sounds great through headphones and for the price one of the best ones out there. Finding an external keyboard will be a problem since no compatible ones are made so far...all and all good pda. very strongly recommend.
Pros:Sharp PicturesFast (starting, pictures deleting, ready to shoot after snap)lot of BellsSharp flashGood battery lifeGood priceCons:Macro mode sucks (close up pictures are not great)When pointing towards well lit area LED shows lot of strikescamers-video-playback swtich is badly designed.Doesn't show up as a USB device in windows 2000 (in win XP it does)
These cases I ordered were listed as used but they look and function like brand new cases. They do the job of protecting my cassettes.
Although I like the sound quality of these earbuds, structurely they do not hold up. I replaced the first pair after one earpiece broke apart and now the replacement pair has done the same. I wish they were more durable because I do like the sound quality.
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.
This product works great for me. No scratches, safely packaged... overall, I would say that I am pleased with this purchase.
I bought the product "slightly used" and it broke very easily and quickly. Of course, there is no recourse for a used prouct.
When I installed the Linksys wireless router and VoIP telephone adapter, I had already been using AT&T CallVantage services for many months, using a D-Link adpater and a D-Link wireless router. The Linksys solution is far superior in several ways. First, a single device provides all three of the necessary functions: VoIP adapter, router, and wireless LAN. Previously, I had to cobble together two D-Link devices to get the same combination of functions. D-Link and Netgear claim to have similar "one-box" solutions forthcoming, but my investigations showed them to be more expensive and later-to-market than the Linksys solution. Second, the Linksys solution was easy to install, with clear documentation from Linksys, good phone-support from AT&T, and, as a big plus, an upgrade of the Linksys device to the latest firmware done automatically by the AT&T network during the installation. Third, the Linksys device has been extremely stable and reliable from day-one, a welcome change from my experience with the D-Link gear which required constant babysitting.
I purchased the Logitech 1000 Universal remote a couple of weeks ago.The remote arrived on a Friday, I charged it overnight and programmed it Saturday.The individual components I have are: a Panasonic 58" plasma TV, a Dish Satellite Receiver, an Onkyo 7.1 AV receiver with XM radio and ipod dock, a Toshiba HD dvd player, a JVC VCR, and a Fisher 60 disc CD changer.I inputted all the devices into the Logitech application and programmed the various activities that I want to take place.For example watch - TV only, TV with home theater, HD DVD with home theater etc.. I then downloaded the desired activities to the remote.The whole thing worked without a hitch and remote controls each activity by turning devices on and off as required exactly as programmed.Eliminates multiple remotes and correctly sequences each device.Battery life is good - just remember to place in dock at the end of each evening or first thing the following morning the remote "sleeps" when not being used and automatically turns on when picked up.In addition all my components other than the tv are behind solid wood doors so I am controlling them using an IR repeater module with the one IR receiver in front of the doors. The Logitech remote and the repeater module work very well together.I am very pleased I purchased this remote and its performance.
I bought this product roughly a year ago. Since it was my 1st PDA it was hard to get used to at first, but then I got the hang of it... Compared to the others on the market I think this si the best. Its display is the main feature, compared to other Handheld PC's this is a really great alternative at a really affordable price.What are you waiting for?GO GET ONE!
Plugged an hd dvd and blu-ray player into it and neither would work at all. Even if I had only 1 player in it would not work. Don't waste your time with this piece of junk .
I love this cable. I use it to watch my Netflix movies streamed to my laptop on my tv. It's pretty cool.
I love this little ipod! It is so light and easy. Doesn't have all the features of the larger ones but since I use it to run with I really don't need all that.
The card still works great with both my old mp3 player and my new one. I'm very happy with this purchase.
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 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 bought this software because I am a grad student and I had to survey alpine sites around the state of Colorado. I thought it would be great. It was not. The biggest problem is that the maps are out of date. For example several hiking trails are missing. I drove up at least ten roads that had locked gates that were not on the map. Many roads are not labeled or not labeled correctly. It was good for putting waypoints in my GPS, but that is all it was good for.
THIS HAS 128 BIT ENCRYPTION.[WHICH WAS NOT ADVERTISED.] THIS ITEM IS GREATTT !!! YOU CAN AT ANY TIME CHANGE ENCRYPTION CODE IN 30SECONDS; JUST PLUG AND UNPLUG BOTH BASE AND EXTENSION UNITS AT SAME TIME !! I GOING TO BUY MORE!
I use this lens constantly for macro photography and it's absolutely perfect, except it really does suck dirt/sand in! I laughed at the review that gave it a 1-star for sucking in sand (and I absolutely do not believe it deserves 1 star for that one issue), but I've never taken this lens to the beach, never dropped it on the ground, yet somehow it sucked in dirt anyway. I can hear it grinding against the plastic when I focus the lens and it makes me wince every time, but does not seem to affect anything. It just sounds awful. Besides that, this lens is absolutely perfect and I absolutely recommend it.
I should like this unit. I think the concept behind the technology is great, but there is one basic flaw and it renders everything useless. I can't connect to download the tv listings. After speaking to customer support, they told me that the problem has been going on for three to four weeks and they are having problems with their ISP.What has been happening is that the moden connection always gets terminated before the listings have downloaded. Anywhere from 10-98% of the listings make it, but then it ALWAYS disconnects. I tried over 40 times at various times during the day and night, but it never works. Without those listings, the unit is just a useless hard drive.Tech support said it has been going on for a few weeks and they don't know when it will be fixed but they are aware of the problem.So beware. I've wasted a day trying to get it work and will now try out the Philips system.
Tht Altec Lansing XA3021 was purchased by a friend for me. I had no idea what I was getting. After unpacking and hooking to my laptop, I was absolutely amazed what a $50.00 set of speakers could provide for sound. Way to go.
I purchased the Eclipse II after the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard I had for 2 years crashed on me. I went to town and bought a cheap, regular keyboard to use but it was a nightmare. I really needed a back-lit or illuminated keyboard because my computer is in the great room of our house and I am sometimes on it late at night and don't like to disturb others with the lights being on. I really liked my Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, the keys were very comfortable and it lit up very well but it was too expensive to buy again and I was really reluctant since it crashed on me after just 2 years with just moderate use. I found the Eclipse II on Amazon for just $46.00 versus Logitech's $78.00. My son-in-law and I did a search of reviews online and decided this seemed to be a very good replacement. I have had the keyboard now for a few weeks and have come to LOVE it. I'm not making typos like I was with the cheap keyboard anymore. The keys are comfortable and well spaced, my fingers seem to rest on them perfectly. The lighted keyboard is wonderful. Love that it has 3 colors versus just the one with the Logitech. I use the purple mostly but my son loves the red. The dial for the adjustment of the light is nice also, with the Logitech I just had 3 levels to choose from. The only thing I don't like about the Eclipse II is the small buttons for the volume control and the button for the different colors. They need to be bigger! It is very hard even with my smaller fingers to push them, otherwise I just love this keyboard and am very happy with my choice.
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
Excellent delivery, and perfect conditions of the product!! It's small, simple, but excellent resolution! But you have to consider that you can't listen to the sound of the videos you recorded, you have to connect your camera to an additional device to be able to listen to its sound!!
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
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.
I love these headphones and they are worth every penny they cost and then some. The sound quality is fantastic and the isolation is top-notch. I just pop them in (I use the foam isolators), pick up some sticks, and go to town on the skins. Also, they are very comfortable.I would suggest to any musician (especially fellow drummers) to pick up a set.
Enjoying the headset and dont have to bother anyone while working on the computer. Volume is better with headset than without. Works great with my Dragon Naturally Speaking.
Color photos come out with different color. They look like with more contrast. I wish the auto feeder could support at least 2 types of input such as photo papers and letter size papers. It prints very good jobs except for the photos.
Just bought a Pentax K2000. On a trip, camera fell out of bag. Protection filter completely did its job. Filter cracked -- camera and lens saved. Good purchase.
Nice, protects my 15" Macbook Pro very well. Enough room in the back pocket for a couple small books, and a few cables. The front pouch holds the power cord, adapter, and a portable mouse. Not much room to spare but it's nice to have something small that I can take anywhere.
I was looking for a great portrait lens as my Canon 50mm 1.8 wasn't really fulfilling all my needs. After a lot of research, I was either going to go with the Canon 85mm f/1.8 or the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4. I am very glad that I went with the Canon!My pictures are very sharp and the ultrasonic motor is a dream (compared to my noisy 50mm 1.8). Bokeh with this lens if fantastic!! This lens does well wide open or stopped down as well as in low light situations. The 1.8 to 1.4 difference is not that noticeable at all. What's more is that the Canon has AF while the Rokinon is a full manual focus which comes in handy when trying to shoot children at play.The only "issue" that I have with this lens is that it's pretty long so if you are wanting to take portraits, make sure you have adequate space!BTW, shipping was ultra fast with Amazon Prime! Ordered on a Thursday and arrived Friday!Overall, a fantastic lens at a good price. Highly recommended.
The external antenna is essential for vehicle use. It allows the GPS to acquire more satellites faster and boosts the accuracy and reception in a huge way. It comes with a magnetic mounting, a suction cup mounting, and a screw-on mounting. It's a must have for any serious GPS user.
I love this cable. It's just the right length and does the job perfectly. It was packaged perfectly and was shipped very quickly. The way my office is configured, I couldn't put the color printer near enough to my computer and every time I wanted to print in color, I had to undock my laptop and move it close enough. This cord was a lifesaver! Buy it, you won't be sorry!!
Once I figured out how to put them in the ear (i.e., all the way in), they're great! At first, I wasn't putting them in far enough and the sound was poor. Once I put them in "all the way", they came to life.Also, after several months, the rubber flanged ear piece became flaccid and started falling off. That was the sign the ear pieces needed to be replaced. Re-ordering was quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive on-line direct from etymotics.I've had mine about a year now and continue to use them every day.
This is a nice case and appears to protect the Palm very well. I bought it for my IIIc and have found the fit to be a bit snug, the zipper being a little tight around the edges. Hopefully the case will stretch. The velcro is a bit weak as someone else mentioned but it also makes it easier to remove to do a hot sync.
My experience with the BEFSR41 was very good. Installation and setup were straightforward. It's been operational over a year without any problems. I just installed it and forgot about it. The Linksys support page is great and provides all the information needed to keep this unit current. I would purchase this item again.
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.
i have a hp notebook and this product keeps the notebook very cool. the fans are hardly noticeable and the angle greatly improves comfort of notebook use. also the rubber :legs" keep it stable. someone mentioned that the bottom "lip" doesn't hold the notebook from sling, but that's what the rubber feet are for. if the lip was higher or rounded up more you couldn't use front jacks. well worth the money
Panasonic Cam Coder GS31 is good and suits my requirements. It has a 1000X zoom and very efficient to capture images and to replay that in televisions
I didn't think it would be, but this lens winds up on my Rebel XT most of the time. The lens is compact and performs well indoors in low light - best to use autofocus set to center point only. 35mm focal length is a nice general purpose focal length on a 1.6 crop DSLR.This lens is sharp at f2.0 and really sharp by f2.5-f2.8. I have a lot of experience and test my lenses with tripod/mirror lockup, I'm not just saying sharp at f2.0 - it IS sharp. I considered the 24mm f2.8, but f2.8 is a pretty slow prime at wider focal lengths - loses a lot of the low light advantage.I am impressed with the colors I have been getting from this lens, wasn't really expecting the colors to be so good at such a low price point - doesn't have the L lens coatings, but Canon did the colors right.The autofocus speed is pretty good - not as fast as ring USM lenses - and it is a little noisy/buzzy.I currently own 7 Canon lenses (2 Ls) including 4 primes - this 35mm is definitely a top bang-for-the-buck lens. (another is the 28-105 f3.5-4.5 USM zoom - and I don't even like zooms)Looking for a low-light prime? For 240 bucks at Amazon - just do it!
I have never seen a product so good for so cheap? Great price, fast shipper!!!
I use my pda a lot and these batteries work great for my needs. I have never had any problems with fatal errors occurring. I do wish I knew which side is the &quot;rapid&quot; charging side but other then that I love 'em.
I have been using this battery alternating with the original for a month or so and I didn't notice any difference between the two. Granted I have not done any specific testing so I might be off in my assessment.
After MUCH lamenting over which model to get (I wanted a NUVI after playing with other brands), I settled on the 250W. It had the maps I wanted, wide screen and the price was falling steadily. I must say that I am super-satisfied with the unit. The graphics and operation surpassed what I expected by quite a lot. The 250W seems light years ahead of the last rental car unit I used just one year ago (I think it was a Magellen but to be fair, not sure).With the 250W, there was no funky action of the vehicle icon. It stayed oriented properly and "on the road" unlike some others which appear to have your vehicle flying off in the woods somewhere while driving in winding mountain areas. Accuracy is excellent. All the talk of no external volume, etc, etc. is of no issue with my unit. It is easy to hear even in a Jeep at only 50% volume...and my hearing is not that good. Also, the NUVI's screen is for me, perfect as far as visibility and the amount of pressure/touch it takes to navigate the menus. You don't have to mash the display to navigate, unlike others I tried on the in store displays. I cannot think of any improvement needed to the display properties itself...fantastic. I'm very particular about electronics/controls, etc. This unit really impresses.NUVI 250W and Amazons usual great service/good price is a winner. Surely the higher end NUVI's are good with the extra features but really not needed. 250W is a great unit, especially if you are just getting into the GPS scene. Something tricker will be out soon enough and a person can figure out what features they need later IMO, anyway.
This product is one of the best purchases I ever made. Works like a charm! If you are in the market for this type of product, this is the brand you should get.
Excellent sound for the money, very very light and comfortable on your head even with glasses, good for taking a nap with it or going to sleep while playing relaxing music. Also good for IPhone/Ipod. Highly Recommended.
I find it difficult to believe that Hewlett Packard actually put its name on this printer. (I wouldn't if I'd had anything to do with it.) First the printer reports constant errors with ink cartridges. These are false reports: All I have to do is open and close the door. It has frequent paper jams. Almost every time I print, I have to prime the cartridges to get decent quality. First, I gave HP and the 7850 the benefit of the doubt and took the printer back to the store and exchanged it for another one (it was too late to just get another model), assuming that I merely had a lemon. Well printer number two is just as bad. Now on to the design flaws. The 7850 will technically print on 4x6 photo paper; however, it is next to impossible to properly seat the smaller size paper. You have to stick your hand up into the printer and hope the paper is in the right place. There is a guide to made sure it is correctly seated left to right, but front to back-- just cross your fingers. I also print CD lables and the software indicates that with most printers it is not necessary to calibrate (or make up for the fact that the paper does not feed properly); well, with the 7850 you definitely need to calibrate; it just doesn't help. The top, or the bottom, or the side, or something is always cut off. I calibrate it based on the last print, and the next one is just messed up in a different way. This is not a problem in other printers! This is purely because the 7850 has no guide to indicate when the paper is properly inserted. If you need precision printing, or just something that WORKS more than it sends error messages, go "Office Space" on this printer with a baseball bat and buy something that works. I've worked with several HP models, Lexmarks, and a no-name, and this is by far the worst printer of the lot! I'm not surprised to see that they're practically giving it away. But take my warning, even $1 is too much to pay for what may be the world's worst printer. You might get one or two beautiful prints, but you can't depend on it. You'll just end up having to buy another one unless you're willing to waste A LOT of paper, ink, and time printing, priming, and re-printing,just tring to get one decent print.
It says in the description that it is compatible with regular ipods, but it did not function with my 4Gen click wheel. I returned the item, got a refund, and I am now having to order an actual apple one. I'm just disappointed I have to wait so long to get my ipod to work. It doesn't charge from the computer so now I'll be at almost a month without it functioning.
Belkin continues to come out with useful unique devices that it seems like others would think of but don't. This product is an excellent example. The swivel feature allows me to you all eight outlets even with very wide plug housings, just as advertised. It's also nice to have the surge suppression built in, even if it is pretty basic.Belkin Pivot Surge, 8 Outlets, 6ft Cord
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
The Memory card is of excellant quality and performs very well. 8gb of space is more than enough for me, but I dont want to ever run out of space while taking pictures.
the #1 reason i bought this receiver is the varied & number of components that can be connected to it: 2-VCRs, DVD, tape/MD , turntable, CD, CD-R, 2 component (RGB) inputs, plus 4 primary digital audio inputs, and one extra composite & digital input in the front panel. trust me, i've tried to utilize every last input simultenously...the current set-up is: VCR, 3 DVD players (yes, 3!), CD-R, tape, turntable, VCR, DVR, digital cable, and PS2. all the video outputted to an HDTV. makes for a nest of wires in the back, but i don't mind it. the units also decodes practically any form of Dolby (2.0, 5.1, Pro Logic I & II, etc.) plus DTS (5.1 & 6.1 + ES), and the sound is clear & plenty loud. the only complaint i would have is with the remote...UNLIT remote, so either don't try to use it in the dark, OR memorize the keys.
This cable works great. I used it to connect my mythtv box to the tv. It works must better than the adapters I bought (and returned) from radio shack.
I have static near or far from it! and it will not work from too far. Top 15ftfor the price its ok but next time I;ll get a good stuff
I was disappointed to realize that this product does not include the power cord that leads to the wall outlet! I suppose the photo makes that apparent but I did not notice as this product was priced the same as others that do include the outlet cord. The description should make it clear that you will not receive the outlet cord. The shipper, SF Planet, has been very slow to respond to my request for a return authorization based on an "e-mail only" customer service system - still waiting.Update: Today I found a phone number for customer service on CNET and the nice lady said she would send me the missing part! If it arrives I will return to this review and give them a better report.
I've now owned this flash drive for over 2 years and haven't had any problems. Primary use is transfering docs/music to and from work and taking data with me on business trips.Pros: Haven't had any problem with corrupt/losing data. Easy plug and play with every computer I've ever tried it with. Nice design. Total disk space on mine is 1.94gb. Speed seems good (transferred 1gb of mp3s from hard drive to device in 20-25 secs).Cons: Nothing really. Blue light is very bright but that's not really a con unless you are trying to sleep on your laptop. The cap would be easy to lose b/c it's not attached but by some higher power I've been able to keep track of mine for 2+ yrs and counting.I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great price and does the job. It's also really flexible, which I liked because of the way my desk is set up.
This is a great monitor and has a beautiful picture and super easy to install! I'm very please with my purchase exp. for the price!!
I've ordered from this company twice, and two times in a row they've sent the wrong product to me. I have little interest waiting for another week to see if they can send the right card to me. Will never do business with them again.
I bought the B+W 77mm clear UV haze filter first but wasn't happy with the glare. The multi-resistant coating is like night and day. Worth the extra few dollars.
The ePods-1 is highly recommended as a versatile device. While it comes dedicated to the ePods service, it should be noted that as a WindowsCE device, it is also capable of much more (including the playing of WindowsCE games). You can surf the net and download some WindowsCE games into it. To save on its limited amount of memory, you can buy a CompactFlash card... and store your programs in that, thus freeing the ePods-1 from one of its several memory limitations. All in all, this is a fine little unit that is easy to hold and easy to carry. Its built-in holder for the stylus is very convenient. A special feature is the on-screen keyboard. Press the keyboard button once, and you have the as-expected little tiny keyboard that you poke with the stylus. But press it again and the screen halfway fills up with a large keyboard that you can actually use two fingers to poke at. If you are a touch-typist, it takes very little time before you are using both index fingers to touch type even those longer missives you love to send to your significant other. It's the fastest, easiest PDA on-screen keyboard I've ever used! The USB ports (there are 2) support use of MS-compatible keyboards right away; I took the unit to a computer store and started plugging in various USB keyboards (they worked!) without the need to load any drivers or fool with anything. As soon as I started typing on the external USB keybard, the letters started appearing on the ePods-1 screen. Very nice! And now, I've gotta get going and put the infamous Solitaire onto the ePods-1...
Puts a protective glass over your expensive gla$$ without distortion.
One of the best cameras I have ever owned - very easy to use, reliable, and the 3 inch screen can not be beat. Canon has another winner!!
These buds make up in hype whatever's missing in sound. "Revolutionary" is the word showing through the near-impenetrable heavy-plastic laminate (have a blow torch and tweezers handy)--in sound, bass, style, convenience. Actually, they sound and look comparable to the Sennheiser CX300's to me. What you hear depends less on the ear buds than your choice of cover (three sizes are provided), the type of seal (some buds include ear sealant and a doctor's prescription for a having a molded form taken of the individual's ear before the final model is ready for insertion). We've come a long way with laser vision; look for laser-hearing as the next truly revolutionary development in ear buds.In sum, not so revolutionary, but lower your expectations, take some time to adjust the tips in your ear canal, esperimenting with different sizes, degree of insertion, etc, and you should hear sound commensurate with your investment. The sound is a bit thin, the middle lacks warmth to my ears, the frequencies, at least, are "there"--pretty much par for the course in phones of this type.Warning: as suggested above, it's been a long time since I've had to work so hard to extricate a product from its hermetically sealed housing. Also, these are quite "efficient" phones, playing louder than most other buds at the same low level of amplification. Little kids, especially, shouldn't be allowed to use these without supervision.
Does what it says for the money. It's OK for me. Looks nice, works fine.
I purchased this to replace my 10 year-old Bel 846i, and was really disappointed.It is difficult to tell in the picture, but the portion of the detector that appears light grey is actually kind of silver. On its own, I wouldn't particularly like the color scheme, but what makes the design terrible s that the shiny silver reflects on your windshield. I can't believe they'd think this was a good idea.For some reason, I was getting false laser alerts like crazy -- empty subdivisions, on the expressway without a police car in sight, parking lots... At first, I thought my phone might be interfering with the detector, but I was getting just as many falses with the phone turned off.I'd expect this with a Cobra detector that cost half as much, but this is pretty terrible. Based on other reviews, I don't think this is isolated to a defective unit.
Have this mounted at our breakfast bar in the kitchen with A 22" dell monitor with sound bar attached to a family computer. The whole family has used this constantly for 4 years. Internet, facebook, homework, reciepes, photos, TV, movies, music there is always a reason to be using it and swing it around to share the monitor. It always works, it has smooth action and keeps the cables neat. I am using it now. I would buy this unit again becasue I like things that are reliable. Be sure you mount this into a stud with long screws.
I replaced a 12 band Cobra with this unit and there is no comparison. This unit is superior in every way. The sensitivity is great. Just the other day it was picking up a K-band unit that was completely out of sight and at least a mile from me. The only concern I have is the way the power cord plugs into the unit. They use a telephone type plug. On the up side this can be easily replaced if needed. The power cord itself is of very good quality. I would buy this unit all over again. Stay away from the cheep Chinese stuff.
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.
Then why do you have to spend 200% more for it in a store than online. GREAT quality and price.
[...]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.
This is a good product. it has it's pro's and con's. First, it is loud when you use it on full blast. So, either deal with the noise or just turn it on early before bedtime on a medium speed so the room has time to "get humid". Secondly, it's annoying to have to take it apart everyday (which you have to do to prevent mold, but I believe it's something you have to do with all of these things... not just this one). On a high note, it seemed to help and I haven't had any problems with it mechanically. I'd purchase it again and recommend it to a friend.PS: the noise is kind of a good thing for baby - like white noise. I'm a light sleeper though and didn't like it - I kept it on medium all the time.
I can print about 25 pages with these cartridges and then they completely stop printing. Go with something else like the HP printers, their cartridges are half the price and can print up to 400 pages on one cartridge.
Very good delivery time and easy transaction with Amazon. The quality of the filter was excellent -- use it to protect my lenses.
I got these as a replacement for my Ipod because my previous Sony headphones were just no good anymore. I try these on and I never heard sound like this from my previous pair EVER! They are comfortable and the sound is awesome, especially if you find them for the right price.
This is a great product and it does exactly what the manufacture states it will do. Kodos on bringing us a great product!!!
nothing like brewed coffee and this pot makes a great cup. The closest thing to the older farberwares that were made very well. Don't get water in the base and it will last.The newer farberwares are cheaply made.
I received this at the beginning of April 2012. On May 28, 2012 the power went out for the first time since then. The battery lasted only 5 minutes or less before shutting the power supply down. I can barely make it to my computer in less than 5 minutes. The original battery would last for at least 15 minutes.I think you should expect more from a new battery.
I bought this item from a local electronics store and read the installation instructions carefully. I physically installed the item but could only get one machine on my network to use the device at a time -- the one that booted up first. A re-reading of the manual did not give a clue to what was wrong. During two intensely frustrating calls to customer technical support I spoke with arrogant and stupid people who were of no help. I was fortunately able to return the item without a loss.I subsequently bought a Netgear RP114. There were problems but the technical support people (based in India) were wonderful. The problem had nothing to do with the device -- all about firewalls, etc. but they gave me lots of things to look at and finally recommended that I look for a firewall, etc. that might be mucking up the works. Since I cleared the obstructions I (and my family) have been thoroughly enjoying shared broad-band connection to the internet.
This is a great GPS, probably the best I've ever used. I started with GPS in 1997 with the Garmin GPS 38, and three years later purchased an eTrex. I was satisfied with that, but when I heard about the added features of the 72, I went ahead and bought it to replace the eTrex. It is far more powerful than the eTrex and easier to use. The 72 makes excellent use of its dedicated zoom and menu keys. These alone make this unit quicker and easier to operate than some entry-level units. The display is of higher resolution which makes things like track lines more precise--a real problem on the eTrex, on which the track appeared as a thick black line that didn't show many meanders or fine movements. Many of the software features that the GPS 38 had, but the eTrex didn't, are included here, such as the ability to measure distance between waypoints, pan on the map page, and time-stamp marked points. The receiver in the 72 is very hot and sometimes gets you a fix within seconds. The software is apparently upgradeable and the receiver is WAAS-enabled, so it's ready for the next generation of navigation. Like most GPS units it's completely waterproof and it's worked for me under very unfavorable conditions. The third GPS I've owned and probably the last one I'll ever need to buy. Another job well done by Garmin.
THIS ARRIVED BROKEN AND WHEN I SENT IT BACK AND ASKED "NOT" TO BE SENT ANOTHER ONE THEY SENT IT ANYWAY...I NOW HAVE TO RETURN ANOTHER ONE OF WHAT I DON'T WANT
To the contrary of all the negative review I found the unit to be pretty decent. I think the big thing is that I bought it for $500 instead of $1500 that everyone else seems to have bought it at.You should fully understand what you are buying though:- This is a PC not a TiVo or a DVR unit, so you have to wait for the machine to boot up/wake up, you need to install software on it and you have to treat it like any other PC with updates, defrag, AntiVirus updates, firewall setup, router setup, etc. You may experience crashes, etc, but that's mostly due to your setup or if you are running some extra software other than mediaplayer on the machine.If you are expecting some super easy to use machine like a DVD player, this is not for you.- This is not a NORMAL PC: if you want to use it for gaming, it probably doesn't have the best in line hardware for more recent games. If you want to use it to type a document, send and e-mail, etc, you need an HDTV, and you need a coffee table together with a wireless keyboard and mouse set that's better suited for that purpose than what's bundled.I looked at many home theatre PCs (HTPCs) before I bought this one. These are what I like about the unit:- It's easily extensible - HDD replacement is fairly easy, same with RAM- GREAT chassis design: it looks great, it has memory card readers, USB, firewire, etc on the front for things you want to easily and quickly feed to/attach to the machine.- The grouping of connectors on the back pannel is very nicely done, looks pretty close to a home theatre receiver unit unlike a PC which has connectors on edge of cards. You should look at the back of your PC and you will immediately see what I mean: there are connectors for 7.1 speaker set, TV ins, 802.11 antenna, SPDIF coaxial and optical sound output, 4 more USB ports, etc- To the contrary of what one of the reviewers says it DOES have the normal coaxial stereo output jacks (on the back)I think this is much more worth than HP's higher end ones (Z565, etc) at over $2000.Note that you most likely need to add more software for different stuff, so those will add to the cost.
Used to have a Sony Cybershot W90. Some friends recommended this camera to me, so when my Cybershot was stolen I bought it. This camera has so many more features than my Sony did, including color accent. Its also MUCH easier to use. I HIGHLY recommend this camera.
Protect your investment. I would rather replace this great filter, than have scratches or dust on the lens. Cheep filters DO EFFECT quality.
I bought it this week from Amazon. One thing I liked about it is "Made in Germany". The filter fits nicely on my Canon 70-200mm L f/4 USM lens. Someone on this review has advised to go for a Multi resistant Coating. So I followed his advise.
I've held this keyboard for about a year now. And yes they keys and everything works FAWLESSY. This is NOT a gaming keyboard so it does not have any stand-out features compare to a Razer Lycosa. This keyboard does come with 3 LEDs: Purple, Red, and Blue. I currently use blue but purple also seems pretty cool. I guess its safe to say the blue LED is by far more dimmer then the others. It has a pretty cool design, which was why I picked up this keyboard in the first place. Its basically just like any other keyboard except its more badass and has LEDs. The keys are pretty alright for me. (Was hoping for it to be rubberized as it looks like that from the pictures. LOL) I don't really have any cons for this keyboard. It is what it is. A keyboard with nice design and LED. Maybe $40 is kinda too much. $30 seems perfect. But if you are looking to get this keyboard, why not. Just so you know it is NOT a gaming keyboard. Again, it is exactly what it looks like to be.
This External Hard Drive draws power off your computer, it shut my $799.00 Gateway PC Mid Tower down. When I would save even a small picture the monitor would make a noise like it was being loaded down, in 2 weeks it shut down. It's still setting on my table....WORTHLESS...STAY AWAY FROM WESTERN DIGITAL PRODUCTS FOR YOUR OWN SAKE. You can't expect any help from them either....
I bought this SD card to use it with my new Sanyo VPC-CG20 camcorder. It works perfectly.. class 6 doesnt lag even with FullHD 1080p60i. It has a fast writing and reading speed been perfect to store large files like HD videos.
Took about 250 pictures, then the CCD died. Did a good job while it lasted.
Got this because my iPad 2 has a few surface scratches on it (NOT deep scratches) and I scrubbed and scrubbed on it with a cloth and the scratches would not come off only made my iPad screen really clean thou, I do NOT recommend this product! DO NOT BUY!!
I used to have a great flashdrive made by PNY. I say great because it survived being washed and dried twice, without any data loss, it was light weight and it performed it's main function: to hold data for transport.Then it fell out of my pocket and into the mechanism of our recliner- unbeknownst to me. Later, my wife was trying to put the foot rest down on the recliner, but it just kept sticking. Not one to give up, she just kept slamming her feet, down and down. Finally I flipped the chair over to see what was the matter. There was my PNY, wedged bwteen a couple of metal arms, mangled as though chewed by some kind of animal.But it still worked.Yep, after bending the end back into shape with pliers and screwdriver I actually saved my data!Still it taught me a lesson. So for Christmas I wished for an unbreakable flash drive.My wife got me the Cruzer Titanium 512.What Perfection! I thought. Able to resist 2600 lbs of pressure, encased in titanium- the same wonder medal used by the Soviet Navy to construct their dreaded Alpha Attack Subs!It worked fine for almost three months.Then, space and time folded in on itself and the Cruzer ate my data.At least, I assume it ate my data. It's not like I went swimming with it. Or dropped it in lava. Or used it as a hockey puck. Or let the baby slobber on it. Nope, my cruzer lived a life of linty softness, residing in my pocket, or on my dresser for the bulk of it's life. Until needed for data duty, then it was carefully slipped into a USB port at home or work.Were I the Human Torch, or even the Hulk, such a pockety-life might explain some kind of wear and tear on the scant chips making up the Cruzer. But I'm not.So, without much ado, my Cruzer just stopped working. Sure, I get a pretty blue flash from the light when I plug it in, then my computer(s) declare it an Unknown USB device and I am sat staring at my Unbreakable Flash Drive, chills running up my spine as I try to recall all the data I had there, and nowhere else.Bottom line: It Sucks.If this thing actually stored data, it'd probably be great. It feels indestructible. But that's really a moot point now, as it will store less data then I can write on a rock with a ball point pen.Save your money, that's my advice.C.MartinIndiana
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!
The "Tiffen 77mm UV Protection Filter" was included "free" with my lens purchase from Amazon, and is ideal for protecting the lens' front element when I do not use the lens hood indoors, or during inclimate weather outdoors. Personally, with rare exception, I feel the lens hood provides the best protection for the front element, and feel any extra glass in front of the lens makes it prone to reflections ... so I use the lens hood 95% of the time and the "protection" filter only 5%. Nonetheless, I find Tiffen filters to be very cost effective and several are a part of my photo equipment collection that spans 50 years.
I am using two of these in SLI and these cards can run new games really high detail without any drop in FPS. Excellent product from EVGA. Lots of overclocking potential.
The batter had come in a Timely manner and was the OEM battery. Nice doing business with you!!
I bought this remote for my Emerson TV, model #EWF 2006, which was purchased in 2006. It works like a charm. We needed it to access the 'input' on the TV, to watch DVDs. This remote does work, but the DVD player has to be connected directly to the TV, not to a cable or satellite converter box.I received this remote 3 days after ordering.Excellent product, excellent service, excellent shipping.
It's a metal ring with glass in the middle. What's to review? It's a cheap way to protect an expensive lens. It doesn't degrade the pictures you take, it doesn't improve the pictures you take but if ocean spray, sand, sparks, smoke, grease, fingerprints, spit or any other junk gets on your lens, you can clean this easier (the surface of the actual lens has a coating that will be damaged by most cleaners and scratched by most tissues) and even replace it if you need to for a fraction of the cost of a new lens. I never use a new lens or camera until I've screwed on a protective filter. And this one is as good as any.
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!
I've had this running now for 18-months and it's still working well. I've had two brief power outages and several flashouts and it sounded alarm on all occasions and held adequate power to the PC so no data was lost. I like the top plug configuration compared to my old UPS which had plugs on the back. Well worth 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.
It was worth it going for the MRC glass. You can compare it to other filters and see the difference. Holding them up to the light side by side and seeing the reflections you can see how the non coated lenses look like mirrors compared to this. You will not be disapointed getting this filter.
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!
Product showed up right on time. However, I soon found out I ordered the wrong cartridge. I need a # 11. Guess I'm stuck with this.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasI too was worried about the focusing ability of this lens with all the comments on this site and others, but I bought this lens used and it AF focuses perfectly and quickly with virtually no noise. It is the best in low light for "no flash" pictures. I am very happy with it and so glad I took the chance.
We bought this toy for a friends daughter and our daughter. Our friends daughter absolutely loved it and it is quite cute. We will soon see what our daughter thinks of it when she gets it is June of this year.
Like other posters, my experience is quite negative. I've owned this for less than one year - it freezes constantly - takes forever to do anything (long hesitation after you push a button - usually a lag time of around 10-15 seconds, enough to be a HUGE annoyance.) Now all of a sudden for the past couple of days every time I try to play a disk is reads "Bad" on the face and won't play anything.
I am still in the process of evaluating these speakers. Since the last floor standing speakers I bought (Genesis) are 28 years old you can see that I don't make snap judgements. I had replaced the drivers on the Gs a few years ago but they have not made the comeback I had hoped for.I am using these with a Pioneer 110 watt receiver running in stereo mode. I was planning to buy more expensive speakers but I couldn't pass up the bargain price on these. My son and I have been using small JBLs for abt 5 years and have been very pleased with the sound of those.I have been pleased and surprised by the bottom end. I have turned down the volume on my subwoofer. I am not using an equalizer since the Pioneer receiver I am using only has a pre-out. I may insert an equalizer and run these through a power amp. I have reduced both the treble and base on the receiver because these have lots of capability at both ends. You could probably run these in a "dead" room with a small amp and still get a good sound from them. These do require some break-in time before they sound like they should; you can't listen for a day or two and make a judgment.Since the next step up in speakers will cost about $1,000 more than these I am going to wait for a while and enjoy the sound of the JBLs.
I bought this TV for myself as a Christmas present, and I love it so much! Regular TV programs and video images looked beautiful right out of the box. The color is vivid and pictures from my new progressive DVD also looked very sharp and gorgious. I do not have HDTV so I can't say anything about that. The only complaint I have is that all the connections are in the rear, and since I placed the TV in a shallow bookshelf close to the wall, it's not very convenient to connect/disconnect game box or camcorder. The TV itself is heavy - I imagined it to be very light like a picture frame but it's about as heavy as, if not more than my 20" CRT TV. However I have nevered owned another LCD TV before so I have nothing to compare with other than my 17" computer LCD monitor. Overall I am very satisfied w/ this TV. Its quality is probably about the same as those name brand sets that cost twice as much for the same size. I bought it from Target while on sale and even including tax the total price comes to less than $950 (shipping was free too).
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.
I got this box for my 12in kicker sub...and when i got it it was kind of heavy...which is good b/c its very solid and thick. well made and for the price you cant go wrong. its a hatchback box so its slanted but it can be used in a regular trunk too (my 1995 civic). dont regret getting this
Love this little critter- far more accurate than the roller ball type mouse of old. Wire connection seems to cause a bit of drag sometimes. No biggie...Happy Camper here!
There is nothing in particular that I can find wrong with this media. In fact, standalone, the media if great. My problem is being misled by my Amazon.com search. I input a search for labelflash and this media came up; leading me to believe that it worked with a labelflash drive. No. It ONLY works on lightscribe drives. I am only writing this review so that 1) Amazon can change their tagging so others won't be misled and 2) If Amazon does not change their tagging, others will not fall into the same trap that I did.
I got this one after my previous (and cheaper) one has blown the fuse of my car lighter. I needed 2 connections so I could keep my GPS and a charger (either iphone or my car bluetooth) connected.The item works as advertised. The item I received do not match the picture, which result in me lowering the rating. I did prefer the look of the one showed here, but since it works just the same, I decided to keep it.
I bought this instead of a Nano because it was a little cheaper and because I wanted to see if iPods were all hype or if they did make a superior product. I think that the click-wheel interface on the iPods is easier to use. I like the software on the Zen a bit better (it's easier to change between shuffle, repeat, etc, and the main menu is somewhat customizable). The shape of the Zen is also a bit better than the Nano for running (when I primarily use it).All in all, if I had it to do over again I'd probably look at the price difference between this and the Nano and go by price, because features alone don't make this much better than an iPod.
I bought this tonight and tried to install it with no success. Called their 24/7 tech support and they helped me, step by step for 35 minutes, figure out the product was defective.
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
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 ?
I have had several high powered notebooks for both design and entertainment purposes, but this one is the current champ. The 20" HD+ monitor, albeit only 1920x1200, is a wonder of a notebook. People say "15 pounds!!", but that's just a few articles of clothing, and most don't hike Everest with their notebooks. This notebook truly helps you distract from your environment to focus on your work because it mostly is your environment! Documents and email can be done on the minis, but designing is difficult on even a 17". The HDX 20 is a full-sized PC setup in a notebook-portable format.Blu ray, 2 HDDs, HD audio and video, up to 8 gb RAM, remote control, touch controls & fingerprint reader, and slots galore. This is a notebook for anything except a war zone. Make it aluminum (Toughbook style) and high-fps WQUXGA as well and I'd probably worship it.
would have rated this a 5 if not for the rear facing port. It seems to limit your placement options for optimum performance. But when you find that sweet spot it makes all the difference. You wont need all the oomph that this sub has for an average sized room.
I became a big fan of the Fujifilm FinePix F30pros:- good low light focusing- shocking battery life (500 pics!)- great ISO performance- tons of manual controls- excellent picture quality- powerful flashcons:- no image stabilization as in panasonic- XD cards are slow and not as cheap as others- plastic tripod mount, flimsy door over battery & memory compartment- no optical viewfinder- made in china
I sold my Pioneer DV-F727 so that I could replace it with the Sony CX995, as we had recently bought a 50" plasma display and I wanted to be able to upconvert, which the Pioneer couldn't do. Also, the additional 100 (99 actually) disc capability would accommodate my ever-expanding library of DVDs and CDs.Similar to the other reviews, I can't stand the kludgy interface. It is SLOWWWWWW and cumbersome, especially when entering text for your discs. And speaking of which, it is VERY POOR at reading the text information from the discs. I know they state that it is dependant upon the information on the discs, but I know better... my Pioneer read at least the title information on MOST of my DVDs and CDs, while the Sony read FEW of the DVDs and NONE of the CDs (out of nearly 100 production DVDs and 200 production audio CDs)!!! This is PATHETIC!So I hook up my keyboard, as I did with the Pioneer (ONCE) long ago, and started typing in the disc information - what a pain! As I stated previously, the interface is very slow and kludgy to navigate, as I can easily outpace its ability to keep up with my typing entry, and it takes 2 enters, text input, escape and enter just to enter the first information (title of DVD or CD). Instead of automatically moving down to the next field, you have to arrow down and then repeat the sequence for the actors/artist. Again, once you have entered that information and escape out of the entry field it returns you to the first field so you can arrow down twice to get to the genre field. This is a selection area with fixed categories to select from and requires you to navigate using the arrow keys (or the remote control) to select one of the fixed categories. The DVD categories are on top (even when entering data for audio CDs), and they didn't allow the interface to accept the first letter as a jump key - selecting "Rock", for instance (as I have done nearly 200 times now!) requires you to press the right arrow key twice, the down arrow key 4 times, then enter to select and set the category. As far as the categories go, there are the major genres listed, along with a catch-all "Other". There is no provision to enter your own custom categories, which is a major shortcoming for me as I had been able to do so on the Pioneer and then play random mixes based on the categories (i.e. 70's rock, hard rock, soft rock, Christmas, easy listening, etc.).Now, a word about the stated response regarding autoplay... baloney! The Pioneer never did that, and neither should the Sony!!! For some reason the player automatically loads the disc in the selected slot whenever you power on, close the cover, etc., and this causes it to begin playing. There is NO REASON for it to do so and this is just plain bad design. When I first turn it on, the last thing I am usually going to want to do is watch or listen to the last disc I had loaded. If I did, I could just push play and (presuming that I had not finished it) the nice resume feature would begin where I left off. However, we usually finish movies and I would be much more inclined to move to a different slot for watching or listening, and I'd much prefer to make the selection myself without having to wait to stop it (even with the tip of pushing the Folder button).Moving through the discs is cumbersome, as stated, especially with the remote, and even with the jump feature it is still a poor design. It does not allow for entering the disc number(s) on the numeric keypad to jump directly to a specific disc, and when paging through discs you can't pause too long because it will then try to load the disc and get into the autoplay loop. One of the best features of the Pioneer that is missing with the Sony was the 'x01' slot... the first slot was dedicated to one-time watching/listening (perhaps a rental DVD or borrowed CD) - there were separate access and play keys for the slot which would move the carousel to the first slot's load position, allow you to insert the disc, then play the disc from that slot. This would not disrupt your indexing/titling and was VERY convenient. The lack of this ability and the cumbersome manner in which the same scenario works on the Sony are huge shortcomings.All in all, I'm VERY DISAPPOINTED in this and can hardly believe it is really a Sony product... I've had Sony gear in the past and have found their products to be very well designed. I've only had the unit a week and already I regret making the purchase... heck, I haven't even had a chance to really put it through its paces yet. I'm being generous giving it 2 stars, as my inclination is to rate it 1 star. I'll give it some time, but I'll also be looking to Pioneer to update their design and produce a progressive player with upconvert capabilities, then I believe I'll be selling the Sony and getting the Pioneer.
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.
Needed a replacement set of earbuds for my son's ipod touch and didn't want to invest over $50 as teenagers tend to lose and mistreat possessions. Found these for less than $20, they arrived very quickly and son loves them. Can't comment on longevity yet as we've only had them 3 weeks.
This is an excellent player, especially for the price, with features that are comparable to and even excel the Ipod. For a price that's still less than even the lowest level Ipod I was able to get this 40GB monster, and the best part is it works as great as it was advertised to and then some.Here are the pros and cons (few there are) in detail:Look/Design: The system is terrific in size and design, IMO looking better than the Ipods. It's bigger, but people have grossly exaggerated the size differences- it's only about half an inch longer and 1/3 inch thicker than the new-generation Ipods. It's very solidly built, and has a nice dense feel to it. I find all of the controls well-placed and not flimsy in the least. The scroll wheel is better than the Ipod's as well, in that you don't risk giving yourself a cramp running your thumb around in circles endlessly- just a small nudge of the finger and you're there. The screen's large and easily read. The only beef I can raise in this regard is the pop-off face, that sometimes comes off a bit easily, but besides that it's perfect.Sound: Exceptional, though I can't really compare it to the Ipod. From what I've heard it's at least equal. Like others have mentioned, you can manage to hear new things in songs even though they're on lower bit levels. There's no so-called background hiss that I've noticed, at least so far.Interface- Practically seamless. Songs are recognized automatically by ID3 tags, which at first I was against since I had organized my files by folder with a previous player from Iriver. Yet after ensuring that all the ID3 tags are in order (with the software which is actually not as bad as people make it out) it actually turns out to be really handy. It's a dedicated music playing device, anyway, so this serves it better. You can find any song quicky by an artist, album, or genre search. Playlists can be generated on the fly (which is a bit clunky but still a really nice bonus) or by using the software, and there are a bevy of EQ options. The only thing missing is an option to adjust the balance.Software: As I mentioned before, the Creative Mediasource software is actually really robust despite what others have said, though Notmad may still work better. It's easy to transfer, preview, and organize files. The in-program ID3 tag editing is a strong point, as well. It was no problem for me to use their software. Some may complain that there's no drag-and-drop capability, but what they should realize is that this is mainly a portable music player, not a computer accessory or hard drive. The software and design are geared towards enhancing the music experience.Overall, I'm giving this 5 stars as I've seen nothing of the problems people have repeatedly cried havoc over, but as I've only had the player for a while I leave room for doubt if the headphone jack, hissing, or scroll wheel problems show up with me too. So far, however, I'm a very happy customer. Please consider this much superior piece of equipment before plopping down half a grand for an Ipod.
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.
I purchased the RV042 specifically for failover between my cable modem and adsl line. Up until this point I'd been doing a manual failover. Also, I'd been hesitant to run a consumer router, instead always running a linux box for home routing/firewall needs.Out of the box it was very easy to setup the basics, emulate everything my linux box was doing at the time (incoming forwards, etc.), and within 1/2 hour was up-and-running. No complaints except I was unable to perform a firmware upgrade via a browser unless I fired up a VM and did it with Internet Explorer. Similar to my complaint with all Linksys products, they really need to stop developing for IE/Active crap and focus on actual web-standards - especially now with folks moving away entirely from Windows overall.Performance hasn't seemed to take a hit, and soon I'll setup the VPN and SNMP features so I can get some logging going. That's another complaint, no easy way to log or setup via a CLI - unless I missed something.
I purchased this unit as an open box set at Best Buy in 2001. The receiver was in perfect condition. The only item missing was the product manual which was easily downloaded online.I've had no qualms about this receiver up until this year when I lost sound in the left front speaker. After trouble shooting the situation I've declared that the problem lies within the speaker cable itself. The FR 975 speaker cable is cheap to say the least. I will buy new speaker cable asap hoping that the problem is quickly resolved.I consider myself an audiophile and I must say that the OEM front speakers are excellent. I didn't know what to expect at first but let me tell you I was blown away by the quality of sound emitted through the front channels. I've made the necessary fine adjustments with aftermarket audio/video sound placement disks to direct the overall sound. I've played back DVD's, DVD-Audio, CD's and my IPOD and the crisp, clear and accurate tones between highs and lows are superb. Watching a concert on DVD is a great experience.
The best card ever made. Simply the best.The only game it canNOT handle on the highest settings is Flight Simulator X but if you have these babies in SLI.. man. Those planes fly out of the monitor.Any game, any application, any movie, any picture, ANYTHING at all will run at 110% with this card. I downloaded so many demos of games and applications only to see if there is anything that this card can't handle. Except for FSX, there is absolutely nothing.If you're Photoshop/Vue/Mojoworld person.. you'll want this card. If you're a gamer you'll definetely want this card. DirectX 10 is not far away.. the performance and graphics will be blowing you away.I blew me away already with DirectX 9... Highly recommended!
What can I say....less than 30 minutes and had two computers on different operating systems networked to my DSL connection. Very detailed installation instructions walked this computer illiterate person through the process without a hitch. Highly recommend this product.
Cheap and effective. I was afraid the length of the cord would be short but no problem. It was about 4 feet long.
My Zen vision M stopped charging a few months ago. Figured I would try a new battery but that did not work either since I was still using the same USB charger. Then, ordered this wall charger. Wish I had done it earlier - All it needed was the extra juice. The package got here in great condition and as described. Great value and hope it keeps working for a long time.
Any artist looking for a way to incorporate thier art into computers will love this tablet. It isn't too expensive and offers enough to someone who is looking to expand thier horizon. So much can be done with this for any one who is open and curious enough to use it to it's full potential.
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.
I am using the DPH-50U to connect my cordless phone to my PC so that I can use Skype-In and Skype-Out as a VOIP service. As long as you follow the instructions with the device (which are simple and straight forward) it is a snap to install.An interesting feature of this box is you can also hook up your regular telephone line to it (I don't have one so I cant comment on this too much) and then "choose" whether to place your outbound calls over the PC via Skype or on the landline. Of course, you'd prefer to make traditionally expensive calls over the Skype and maybe local calls, 911 calls, 411 calls, and toll free calls over the landline.Which brings me to my next point. In order to "tell" the box which line to put your outbound call on, you need to do some interesting dialing codes before dialing the number you wish to call... kind of like dialing "9" from your office to get an outside line.To use the skype feature to call 800-555-1212 I'd have to dial the following:## 001 800 555 1212 *The ## tells it you are making a skype call, the 001 is the country code for the United States, then the phone number, and finally * is sort of like the "send" key on your cell phone, to tell the box you are done typing numbers and to initiate the call. This is a little cumbersome to be honest.Since I don't have a regular landline connected I'm not quite as familiar with the dialing requirements, but I think you just dial out the number and press * (so you don't have to do the ## 00 part as listed above)When I have an incoming skype call, this device rings my phone and you do not have to do anything unusual to receive the call, just pick up the phone.As a side note, since this isn't a rating on Skype but you should have a little background on the service as well if you are thinking of switching over to Skype for VOIP service, the call quality is quite good. Most of our Skype calls are to South Africa and the quality is the same as any other service I ever used, be it AT&T;, calling cards, or other VOIP carriers. Another plus is that the US unlimited calling plan with Skype is (at the time of review) $2.99 a month.. Pretty affordable. But you need to have a PC and keep it on for this box to work, so for those with services like Vonage, they pay more ($25/mo) but do not require the PC and if they already have a PC are not required to keep in on 24-7 to receive calls. For me, my PC is on anyway so saving $22 a month was a pretty good deal and the hardware cost ($20) for this box is a real bargain.
I bought this device to seamlessly connect my Vonage phone to my Skype account. Installation is a breeze. Its USB powered - so one less power outlet to worry about.I do wish though that they made these Skype adapters Linux-compatible.
This is the most useful MP3 player I've used in 3 years.I've been buying MP3 players for just about as long as they have existed, going back to the old 64K flash players which were around before the IPOD marketing revolution.The Creative Zen is the neatest thing since a couple flash IRivers I bought years ago.AESTHETICSSize and feel are perfect. When you take it out of the box, the rounded corners, and how plain NICE the Zen V feels in your hand, will both make you smile. I noticed that it seems to be very sturdy, well built.FUNCTIONALITY - PLUSESMusic quality is great. I did not notice any background noise from the player.The little joystic thingie used to navigate menus is easy to use, if a bit delicate. Within five minutes of using it, I no longer had to think about its functions. Very easy and quick to learn.PLAYLISTS - FINALLY a player which has no issues with playlists. I listen to an ecclectic mix of chillout music, so for a hundred songs, I have a hundred different artists. Thus the album/title/artist listening options are useless for me, and I HAVE to rely on playlists.The Zen V comes with Creative's Navigator software which flawlessly transfers music to the player, and flawlessly creates playlists on the Zen V.Here's the best part -- I will NEVER have to use Windows Media Player to manage music on the Zen V. Creative's software is much better. No longer will I have to sacrifice a chicken, do a rain dance, and cross my fingers, hoping that MediaPlayer will properly create a picklist, and sync it, without wasting an hour of my time. Joy unbound!FUNCTIONALITY - MINUSES.I found the following very minor negatives. They are especially minor, since every other MP3 player I've handled has bigger. more annoying flaws.1. The screen, even set at 100% contrast, is a bit difficult to read in direct sunlight. So what's new! That applies to every screen, on every electronic device, in the world. Solution -- stand in the shade!2. If you fast-forward through a song, the Zen V does it silently, instead of playing music at an increased speed. I hope there will be a firmware fix for this, since it helps to hear the music as your're fast-forwarding through it, to get a feel for when you want to go back to regular listening speed.
Concerning the product, there is no doubt about the quality of the headphones. I dont know much about music or any technicalities but I can definitely say I am super happy with these since they are light weight and dont irritate my ears after a while. The best experience I had was with the seller. I was leaving the States on holiday just 4 days after I purchased the product and paid for expedited shipping. Even with that, the headphones weren't going to reach on time. I emailed the seller and told him what my problem was. I think it was about 6pm or 7 pm in the evening. That very minute the seller went and shipped my product out so that it would reach me on time and even though it cost him extra money, he didn't charge me a dime! Thank u so much if you're reading this!
The highs could be a bit more clear and crisp for me, but other than that, Good Buds for the Buck...
I bought this wireless range extender kit with hopes that I could boost the wireless signal in our 3-story house. I am happy to report that it did the job splendidly. Installation was a snap. I highly recommend the Netgear WGXB102 54Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit
The wires on these headphones get disconnected after awhile and you loose sound in the earphone. This is the second set for this to happen to me after I returned the first ones for warranty issues. Maybe the case that comes with the earphones pulls the wires out? The wires should be designed so that they don't go bad. Be warned.
I bought this as a gift to go with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5P-K 10.1MP Camera. If works flawlessly, seems to have the speed to keep up and indicates about 800 picture capacity. What more can you ask for?
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.
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.
Two weeks ago I purchased this router. The setup CD seemed idiotproof, alas I couldn't get it to work. After talking with tech support, they recommended I return it as it must be faulty. I returned it yesterday and picked up another identical model. My mistake. Again, it would not work. I spoke with Linksys tech support (straining my brain trying to understand the foreign techies) for 38 minutes the first time, got disconnected, and 49 minutes the second time. The second guy was transferring me to his supervisor since he couldn't help me when we disconnected. So I called my IP's tech support. No accents which made thing a little smoother. 26 minutes later and she was going to have her super call me back. 9:40pm he calls back, gets some info and says HIS super will call back. 10:30pm and I'm on with him for 35 minutes. Yes, I have a life, but last night I sure didn't. Finally he suggested I return the faulty unit and get a D-Link. That's what I'm going to have to do.
Awesome! Works just like it said! I went all over town with people at Best Buy, Radio Shack, Wal-Mart, Microcenter telling me there was no such thing and trying to sell me expensive cables. But this works great! I am extremely happy!
By Netgear's own admission, this card is not fully PCI compliant because it is unwilling to share an IRQ. This works with Windows 9x if you know how to tell Windows to not share IRQ's with this card. You will also need to manually change one of the driver settings from &quot;Auto&quot; to &quot;Fully Asychronous&quot; to achieve full speed.This card will not work at all with the Windows 2K/XP hardware abstraction layer (HAL) because the new HAL does not permit overriding IRQ settings. Therefore, the most you will get out of this card with IRQ sharing is about 100 bps (far from the rated 100,000,000 bps). You might as well use your old RS-232 port.I had to throw all of my and my companies cards out.
What the passport offers from production specification seems to match the price. Unfortunately it doesn't work for my laptops (3 different laptops). Single USB doesn't supply enough power, serious design flaw.
inexpensive and gets the job done - also I don't have to buy Nike shoes to use their sensor
Well I bought this cord so that I'd have a power cord long enough to reach from my surge protector to my TV, since my original cable was too short to reach after mounting my TV to the wall. About 30 seconds after plugging it in, sparks started to fly out, there was a crackling sound and smoke started coming out. So I got about a good 30 seconds of use out of this product before it died. Thankfully none of my other electronics were affected, only the cable died.
While this camera can't compare to a high end digital SLR, it's a great camera for the price. A 12x zoom lense, RAW capture mode, and wide selection of manual and automatic modes make this camera very flexible. You can set the ISO (low light sensitivity) for this camera, can run in full auto, full manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, plus an assortment of "scene" modes that let you optimize for different conditions. There's also an "easy" mode for photographers that don't want to mess with all those settings.Image quality is very good, as long as I stick to the lower ISO settings; especially at the ISO 100 setting, the resultant images are very clean and detailed. As it true with any camera that uses a small imaging sensor, low light performance is somewhat limited -- but that's not a problem that is limited to this camera, since virtually all of the competing cameras in this price range use similar sized sensors.One other notable feature is the speed of this camera. If you've only previously used "point and shoot" digital camera, you'll be amazed at how fast this camera takes a picture when you press the shutter button. If you halfway depress the shutter button first (which engages the autofocus and autoexposure), depressing the button the rest of the way will give you virtually instantaneous pictures -- the wait is so short I can't distinguish it. Even if you don't engage the auto functions first, this camera is still fast, with a delay of under a second.
I've had this for about 6 months now and it's worked flawlessly and has changed the way I manage may home network (4 PCs). I can host my favorites and other files centrally.It works great with my Second Copy backup software to backup tons of pictures, music, and other documents. I also use it to store and restore disk images of various PCs.I keep it in the basement, so noise is no problem.There's probably newer models now, so all I can say is that Maxtor did a great job with this one.
If you want earbuds...these are the best. they are extremely portable, comfortable a little on the expensive side, but well worth the money.In the past, I had trouble with earbuds falling out of my ears, especially when running or when it is cold out. These earbuds never fall out of my ears. I've also had trouble with earbuds and regular headphones hurting my ears after a while of playing. These never hurt. I think it is because they are very soft in your ears and you also don't have to turn the volume way up to get the quality and volume you would have to with other headphones. You don't get crackling from driving these headphones too hard either. They are also great at blocking out all unwanted noise on a loud plane or train. They block out sounds so well that I'd suggest that you pay more attention to your surroundings when walking the street, than you would with normal headphones.I don't know what people are talking about when they say the quality of product or sound is not top-notch, I've had them for almost 2 years. I use them a minimum of 1-2 hours a day and they work just as good as the day I bought them. The sound is by far better than any of the standard issue headphones any portable device comes packaged with. They may not be for extreme audiophiles who buy those giant headphones for hundreds of dollars or thousand dollar home theatre speakers. They are headphones for walking down the street, sitting on a plane and taking the train to work.I use them with my ipod.
I think this is a good webcam. It is easy to setup and with some adjustments, the picture looks pretty good too. The dark performance could be better though. The picture gets grainy and the contrast is not so good unless there is quite a bit of light. For the price though (especially after rebate) it is worth the money. I use it to keep in touch with my family in Canada and Florida using Sightspeed which comes packaged with the webcam. Works great.
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.
The built and fit are great. You can feel the difference in quality compared to other filters. Highly recommended .
With a growing family, we take many, many pictures. We bought the Epson Picture Mate and use it constantly. We are always searching for a good deal on the refills (paper and ink) and this is by far the best deal we found. We love the printer and quality of the prints, the vibrant colors and the quality paper. We stock up when ever we run low.
At mid-$200's this is an excellent value. I've had the camera for about a week. I'm a professional photographer and own several professional digital Fuji bodies. I needed a good point and shoot to carry with me for casual family shooting. I am surprised and pleased with the quality of the images, especially at 50 ISO and fine settings. I only need about a 1 to 1.5 mb file size to get an excellent 5x7, which is really the largest size I would ever need for this application. Plenty of features, including a full Manual setting if you need it.The only negative so far is that it does not focus very well in moderate to low light, especially at the higher focal lengths (and accompanying higher F stop)but I guess that's understandable for a slower lense. To compensate, in lower light I tend to shoot at the widest zoom settings.Overall I am extremely pleased with the results for a point and shoot.
I have a desk job and needed something to give the small of my back some support. I spent about a half hour trying to get the support into a good position and have come to the conclusion that the material is simply too flexible to offer the kind of support I was hoping for. Perhaps it was the combination of chair and the back support, but this product was essentially useless to me.
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.
This by far the worst fax machine known to man. After about six months nothing but jams. I think my ex wife invented this just to make me crazy. Save your money and buy something else.
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.
Very disappointed in the Koss CS100 speech recognition computer headset. They were used one time and the left side stopped working.
I just got these. I can't really attest to how good they sound b/c for the life of me I cannot get them to stay in my ears. I have very small ears and these are just uncomfortable - I am quite used to inside-ear-canal buds. Neither the silicone nor rubber smallest tips fit (the smallest rubber tips are larger than the medium size Sony gives you), and I can sort of get the foam plugs to work, but they are exceedingly uncomfortable and my ears ache after a little while - plus I think they would quickly just get dirty, not just from ears/sweat but from having to handle them so much. Maybe you get used to them?These do not block noise for me at all, but I can't get them to fit.When I press them deeper into my ears (the only way I can get the buds to stay where they are supposed to) the sound is nice and clean. Less base-heavy that the similarly priced Bose; although I personally like the option of turning down base. There seems to be a bit of noise/distortion when turned up very high but nobody should be listening that loudly w/ these either.I was happier with my $35 buds, although they had cheap, short-lasting wire. I am no audiophile, but I like good sound and I would be very, very upset if I paid full price for these. I'm still feeling a bit ripped off for the $60 I paid.I guess I will try contacting Shure b/f I return them.
I do graphic arts for a living and as a classicist, have loved listening to Sony sound for many years and perhaps that is why I love this tv. I was initially torn between Toshiba's 27&quot; with the invar shadow mask (actually appears to be better resolution but somewhat dark because of the shadow mask) and this Sony. However, like all graphic artists, I am very attune to true color and resolution, and that is I kept coming back to the Sony -- perfect everytime --channel to channel, indoor or outdoor views. Crisp resolution, lovely contrast, striking depth of color and superior surround sound (I play classical cds over the speakers and it's beautiful). A very best buy for me. Excellent TV. Go Sony!
About two years ago lightening hit my phone line and destroyed everything that wasn't protected. My computer was connected through a Belkin Surgemaster and was spared. My satellite receiver was fried and the surge fed back out to the dish and also fried the LNB. After that I purchased an HTS 400 because besides the electrical connections, it also has phone line and satellite cable protection. I only gave it 4 stars because I couldn't see a difference in my TV reception. Last week I had an electrical malfunction which sent 240 through two circuits in my house. The HTS 400 was sacrificed but everything connected was spared. I will be getting a replacement for it but this time I'll get it from Amazon for half the price that I paid for the first one at Best Buy.
I have to agree with the positive reviews of these in-ear headphones. The sound is amazing! They look great, have an above average build quality and the included hard carrying case is perfect. The only small issue I have with them is having to wrap them around my ear for the "proper" fitting. I actually wrapping anything around the back of my ear. Although they can be worn "hanging" from the ear (just switch the left and right) it's still not that comfortable. They tend to fall out when worn in this manner especially when moving around.
The Cable is a Great product, and helped to connect my Laptop to my TV. The Clarity and sound is also good. Actually, I also connected my laptop to my Old Tv, via a RF Modulator, since the TV dint have a RCA adaptors. Still the video Clarity and sound is great. A must buy for a cheap connectivity for Laptop/Computers/Digicams/PDAs to TV
I was attracted by the price and the features of the Vonage service. The features are useless if I cannot successfully log in to the Web site. About half the time I try (throughout the morning, day, and night), I get: Error -- Sorry, an error has occurred. Please try again later.The price is not worth the hassle of spending days trying to access the features.
I sent this camera as a gift, so i didnt use it directly but i'm quite satisfied with the display quality when my friend uses it. Our priorities were video capture speed (30 fps) and resolution (640 x 480). We have used it only in daylight and it's quite good. Colors can always be better for any camera, but for this price, this camera is satisfactory.
I bought it for my brother and he loved it!!!It is a great device to have.
The previous reviews were very useful for my decision. I want to share some of my thoughts about this product and why I chose it:- It is open. I can hear what is going on around. I do not want to be completely blocked out, since I have kids and want to know what is happening around. I did not want noise-cancelling. I do not travel that much and did not want to isolate myself.- I live in a hot climate area. I was a little worried about that. Right now it is around 90 degrees and still comfortable to use.- Sound quality: I am using it with my notebook computer and with my IPhone. The quality is pretty enjoyable. I am purchasing a receiver/amplifier soon not specially to get the power some reviewers rave about, but I will have a chance then to experience what they are talking about. I listen to music, tv series and movies. I am thinking on getting this:Harman Kardon HK 3490 120 Watt X 2 Stereo Receiver with XM Radio-ready Tuner and Dolby Virtual Speaker.- Materials-wise it looks great.- The model that is replacing this model is I think one hundred bucks more, so I think I got good value.After much much research, I think I made the right decision. Sounds great with my notebook, my iphone, and soon will experience with a 120-W receiver.
I purchased this lens mostly because I shoot a 1.6 crop sensor and the 50mm on that crop is a bit too telephoto for most indoor situations.I didn't have the cash to shell out for the L-series version of this lens, but figured the f/2 would be fast enough for me. It is fast enough when the light is good, but this lens really struggles in low-light situations. It is also very soft until about f/4, effectively making it no more useful than the kit lens that comes with the newer Rebel series cameras at 35mm.Were Canon to update this lens with a f/1.8 and USM, it'd buy it again, but until then, this is pretty much a lens to pass on.
La verdad es que me arrepiento de esta compra. No estoy conforme con la calidad de los accesorios.La caja estaba en mal estado. Las pilas estaban da&ntilde;adas.Aparentemente el vendedor tenia mucho tiempo con este producto guardado.
Because I spilled a hot drink on my keyboard(Apple white Keyboard) some of the keys did not work, but most did. I purchased the Macally iKeyslim USB keyboard. I am happy with it.It is light weight and has a simple design. A little higher than my old Apple keyboard, the top is higher for the 5 buttons(sound higher/lower/mute, eject, and power button). It has 2 USB ports on the top, one for the mouse and whatever. It also does NOT have the F16 key.I also am not use to typing lightly, which I found I have to do with this keyboard. I guess because the keys are thin and made of lighter material than the Apple keys.I found 2 problems with the keyboard:1.) the keys are too flat. I have been hitting the caps lock key a couple of times.2.) Some keys have to be pressed lightly or harder. I noticed only 2 keys so far, the F12 key has to be pressed lightly or it will somehow activate the eject key? Maybe because the F12 key is under the eject button. And the eject button has to be pressed hard or nothing will happen. But I had a similar problem with my Apple Keyboard, I had to press the eject button a couple of times for it to work!I am not returning my new keyboard because I just needed a keyboard fast and this is good enough with only minor flaws.
Picture quality a bit disappointed only noticed if you owned a Nikon camera. Otherwise, you would be more than happy with this camera.Video is great. Direct TV-camera connection is very very convinience. You can view your pictures on the big screen TV.Pre-programmed scene are not much to use. I just wish it has the back lighting feature in the auto programmed mode. That would make outdoor pictures perfect when pose directly to the sun or in the shade, the flash would balance the brightness.
works great. reasonable price and it serves the purpose. It protects my main 50mm lens. I see no problem and have not taken it off since i put it on.
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.
This mouse is amazing for gaming. It is totally a must have. battery life is nice and you can recharge one battery while you game with the other. The feel is great and the DPI settings are amazing. This mouse is revolutionary
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.
I've had this camera for a while now. I would definitely recommend this camera. It's easy to use and the image stabilization is awesome, especially for me. With my prior camera, I was always getting "shaky" pictures.Not being able to see the lcd screen too great in bright daylight is a drawback, but you can still see well enough to get a good picture.
I haven't used the tablet enough yet to give a detailed review, but so far I'm having fun with it. It performs about how I expected, plus it has a neat feature where you can write by hand on the tablet instead of typing in text boxes like the one I'm typing in now. So far no problems.
Worked great for a couple months, pulled it out one day and it corrupted all of the data on the disk. All the JPGs and MP3s were garbled and unusable. Now that seems to happen at least once every couple days.It worked fine for a month, and i've read many reports of other users now who have had corrpution problems with the Sd disks. In it's current condition for me, it's unusable.
After a very disappointing experience with the Harmony 890, I looked for an RF-capable remote control with base station that would be easy to program. And at less than half the cost of the 890, I am indeed in harmony. Considering that Universal is an OEM manufacturer of remote controls for many companies, they know their remote controls and the codes that were provided were interoperable with my devices. The ability to edit the labels, program macros, and learn from my existing remote controls was simple to set-up. The RF base station was particularly a joy...no surprises. After a short while I had my entire home theater system of four components hidden in a built-in cabinet up and running using this remote. No PC needed to program, and no funky-looking buttons either. Highly recommended, and a great value!
DID NOT WORK AT ALL, VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY DISAPPOINTING IT WAS LIKE THAT OUT OF THE PACKAGING
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 rate this product highly because it is very well made. I can use it on my 18-55mm lens as well as my 55-200mm lens for my Nikon D40. The "snap on" design makes it quick and easy to use. The material used gives a sturdy feeling. I am confident that it gives superior protection for my expensive lenses. The price seemed reasonable to me.I recommend it highly to anyone needing a lens cover of this kind.
I am making the move from my Samsung CD/MP3 player to this dynamite little player. The Rio is so small and packs in such better sound quality! I am really looking forward to putting it through the campus test!My only complaint is about the earbuds that are included. While they have pretty rich sound quality, they kind of float around in my ears. I don't see these earbuds working out for me if I take it running, but that's kind of standard with earbuds anyway.I am honestly shocked at just how small this thing is. In the pictures, you'd guss that the Chiba is about the size of the palm of your hand. In reality, it fits in the palm of your hand and you can almost wrap your fingers around it.To give you an idea of the size, I can set it down on a diskette and it fits squarely over the diskette label.So if you're entry-level like me, the Chiba will get the job done handily! I am very happy with it so far!
This product was great and had no problems. I was having trouble with a cheap optical cord that I had given to me a while back so it was time to get another one. I have no problems from this item and it gets the job done!
Super detector for the price, does exactly what the wife needs, works like a champ. She uses it in a Cadillac SRX and Corvette.
Only canon brand ink will work effectively without causing damage to the print head of the Canon Pixma printer/scanner/copier/fax
Bought it as a gift for my dad, who does not have a boat, he loves it
I have a set of Grado SR-80's in addition to these Koss TD-80's... the Grados retail for $100 (I paid $80) and have a DYNAMITE sound, just beautiful sounding, open air headphones. However, those do not stand up to backpack carrying too well! Eventually, one of the times I opened them up to solder them I got the left side too hot... these Koss TD-80 headphones were free, but even had I bought them they seem to be cheap, like $35? These TD-80's do not have as good separation and midrange as the Grados. The Grados sound much more airy and spacious and are a lot more comfortable (and they aren't known for their comfort!). If I had to choose one word to describe what I dislike about these cans it would be: muffled. However, for the price I think these are pretty good. These about match the AKG's at my station for sound quality.
I purchased this filter from Amazon based on positive reviews I read here. The filter is very poorly made, I am shocked that so many rated this highly. Normally the reviews on Amazon are accurate indicators of quality. The glass in this filter is not fixed, in fact it doesn't fit properly. The glass moves back and forth in the casing,it is as though the filter housing was made for a much thicker piece of glass. As others have written it was also very dirty as though it had been handled. I'm guessing somebody else was unhappy and returned it.I have experience with Hoya filters and have always been pleased with their build quality. I have returned the Tiffen filter as of today and ordered the Hoya. I find the filters great for both the protection they provide and function they serve.
Item arrived exactly as described. Shipping was faster than anticipated. The price and quality make it a super value. I have tested the cable and it works great.
Before I purchased this tripod, I scanned reviews to see if anyone successfully attached their Canon T2i DSLR to the tripod -- no dice. So I'd like to mention that I was able to screw the detachable piece to my Canon T2i successfully, attach it to the tripod and adjust all the knobs so that I could get the desired position/movement for my camera. I'd say this is a great, cost-effective tripod for the beginning photographer. Very uncomplicated to figure out the knobs/handles. I just played with them a bit when it arrived and figured it out...although it might not hurt to scan the manuals provided.
A good printer. The only issue I have is that if the paper tray is empty, and you want to refill it with only a few sheets of paper, it won't always register that it's no longer empty. If you fill the paper tray up at least half way, no problem.
After owning 1 1/2 years, it started turning itself off (not coming back on). Bought the extended warranty, so I should be good. But it is a hassle to give up the TV to a repair shop for over a week when the TV is practically new. It was a bit disheartening to have to send a $2000 TV to the repair shop in less than 2 years. I won't buy this kind of TV again.
I purchased the B+W filter to protect a 50mm lens that I use on my Leica M9Leica M9 18MP Digital Range Finder Camera (Steel Gray, Body Only), and although there are less expensive filters available, I wanted a quality filter from a reputable company. The light constituting the photo that you envision has to pass through all of the glass contained in the lens and the filter before reaching the camera's film or sensor, and this filter does its job: it protects without diminishing the quality of the image. I highly recommend it.
Perfect fit for my Coolpix, and great looking. Unfortunately, no room to carry an extra battery.
I've had this printer for about 6 months...6 long months(in printer years). I does every thing a printer should not due. Streaky, missing print, colors don't appear on one page(but will on the next), and gets jammed on a regular basis.Pros...Non Toxic
I have to admit that I do have a big head, but these headphones are just impossible to break in to. Also, don't be deceived by the photo. It really looks cheap. But it is still super strong. It took a lot of beating.
When you buy a Sony, you are buying quality. This is my second Sony TV set. I have been viewing the TV with rooftop antenna for almost six weeks now and I'm still in awe at the picture quality. My next purchase will be a Sony DVD HD recorder to compliment my new HD TV. I can not omit mentioning J & R music and Computers (this is my second purchase with them) for their efficient and quick service.
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.
La entrega fue muy rapida y el producto es 100% funcional recomiendo su compra
These phones sound awesome, but they also really show the deficiencies of lower bitrate mp3's. Now I'm on a quest to re-encode my cd's with higher bitrate AAC.I also purchased a Grado 1/4" female to 1/8" male flexible stereo adapter to replace the included adapter. The included adapter puts a lot of strain on the mp3 player connector because it's not flexible.
Works Efficently just as a DVD Player sould. I was not at all dissipointed in this product.
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 usually get pretty good products from amazon. But this time I am in bad luck. There is obviously something wrong of this product - I can't turn it on after taking it for a test drive after one hour. I thought it was because the battery was low. As I was unwrapping the cable in the car to charge the battery, something fell off. I looked closer, the tip of the cable was broken! I was on a small street of SF, and I had no sense of direction. Boy, it took me long time to figure out how to get out of there without GPS as I could not turn on the thing. I was not happy about that. It was good that amazon refunded the money to me, but I still have to pay a shipping fee of $18.00 which is not refunded.Lesson learned: always test your product thoroughly within 30 days of purchase.
Logitech has out down themselves with this gem of a mouse.Unlike the dinky wireless mice available for notebooks this isa full size mouse.The nitty gritty:Battery life using rechargeable batteries is about 3 months.Lose the bloated Setpoint Software and let windows supplythe drivers. All buttons work fine with the only loss is being able to customize the top back/foreword buttons. They still work but only as back/forward without Setpoint. In my opinion if you do not need to change their default settings let Windows Supply the drivers and save yourself from the Setpoint Bloat.Logitech Support is excellent and they will usually replace the item and not ask for return of the defective one. Lately I noticed Logitech has been shipping refurbished replacements but under warranty so if that is an issue with users buy a new mouse.This mouse works well with Firefox and Thunderbird which for me is a plus.Last but not least this is a well made mouse. Does not feel cheap and works quite well. Mine is 4 years old not and performs as if it were new.My only complaint is the receiver is long and sticks out of the usb slot a good 2.5 inches. Logitech should have replaced this by now with their Nano Receiver.
I bought this unit like-new...with the intention of using it in my SUV on weekend trips. It has turned into not only a great system for my car (even hooks into my car stereo via the easily accessible headphone jack), but a great 2nd TV/DVD for my small house.The unit works great, the controls intuitive, and a plus for "folks like me who tend to lose stuff like remotes" is that the DVD menus are navigable via the controls on the unit.In-Car, I havent noticed any DVD skipping while the car was in motion. Sound quality on the unit's speaker is adequate for an enclosed room, and played through my car speakers via the headphone jack, it gives the impression that I'm in a state of the art theatre.If you're in the market, this TV/DVD combo is perfect.
I bought this item during the Thanksgiving sale for a discounted price of $19.94 after rebate. I was initially very happy about it, but once I installed it in my room, I just realized I did the biggest mistake in my life. These speakers produce hissing noises even if they are turned off. Apart from that, you can also hear a particular channel of FM radio from the 2 speakers. This noise is constant, and never stops. If you play soft, sentimental slow songs, you'll be able to hear the interference from the FM radio channel. If you play loud heavy metal or rap songs, then it works out fine because the FM radio noises is being covered up by the loud noise from your computer. In a few days, I might just return this speakers. We'll see.
I shopped forever for these speakers, i actually tried Bose companion 2, M-Audio av-30, and creative t20(all of those are great speakers too, but more expensive.The speakers sound really good, bass response is impressive, and treble sounds excellent. They sound about as good as the other speakers I tested, but with even better bass response, but for 66$ instead of 99$.The built quality and aesthetics definately leave alot to be desired, they almost seem to not sound as good, just because they seem so cheap. They are very plasticy, and fairly light and just generally cheap looking. But if you close your eyes, they really do sound amazing for what they are.Give em a shot, they sound good, but dont expect em to be sexy while doing it.
Great looking camera that is highly functional and easy to use. The stainless steel body is very enticing, yet robust. Above all, it takes great looking pictures - noticeably better than the Canon S200 that we had (before it was stolen!).Images can be reviewed without opening the lens cover, by pressing and holding the &quot;play&quot; button.It's small, silver and stylish!
Headphones worked very well. The volume control is a nice feature. I ordered 4 units for my four grandchildren aged 8 & 9. One set lasted only a few months because the wire pulled out. I wish there were a way to repair them easily to extend the life of the unit.
I use the battery for my DSCV-1 camera. Bought as replacement for original that came with the camera since it wasn't holding a charge anymore. New one... so far so good...
I was a little worried that this card might not work with my card reader, since it appears to be a newer standard, but it works fine. My card reader is a "Kingston TraveLite SD/MMC reader". I use this card with my Nikon D40 camera. I can't speak to any speed issues, but it seems fine to me.
el filtro est&aacute; muy bien, ningun problema con las construcci&oacute;n y cumple con el pbjetivo opara el que fue hecho. Por el precio est&aacute; bien.
This Yamaha subwolfer was just what I needed, I had a pair of Yamaha bookshelf speakers that were previously being used for rear channel on my other system. I moved them to another house and using a small Sherwood reciever that did not have a subwolfer output, not a problem with this unit, using the B channel outputs from the reciever and the speaker inputs on the back of the sub--it takes care of the cross over and provides its own power including a power off switch allowing you to save power when just listening to the news. Unit will also work with recievers with only one set of speaker outputs, so if you are worried about connections, this one has every option that you could think of, including a volume control......oh, and it sounds good to....may not have enough power if your main speakers are huge, but for most modern systems, I would recommend.
This is the best V-Moda earbuds out of the whole lineup. The price was just under $30 and the sound was like OMG when i first plug it into my ears! I first bought the more expensive V-Moda chrome edition which cost almost 70 dollars and i thought it had to be the best because of the price. But man, was I wrong! the look of the chrome edition was awesome but the sound was just horrible. My brother bought this one like a week later and when i tested on the same Ipod, I was blasted out of mind! I was thinking to myself, what in the world was V-Moda thinking, a $60 dollar earbud that can't even compare to its lower priced $30 earbud! The sound was great, the bass was high and clear, the treble was high enough but didn't drill my ears. Then I did some research also and I found that the folks at Cnet gave this little earbud an editor choice and was rated best bang for your dollars! Get this if you are looking for earbuds around $30, you won't regret it.
I bought these speakers to plug into my MacBook to watch movies. They sound great but there is very little bass so I wouldn't recommend these for listening to music. One important thing is that they use up a lot of battery power from my computer so I usually end up plugging my laptop into an electrical outlet towards the end of the movie. Also, the speakers look white in the picture but they are really a pearly off white in person. I'd much rather that they were real white to go with my MacBook but they do what I bought them for.
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.
Macally has always made quality products and this is one of them. It has a comfortable feel, tactile feedback and connects easily. It is also a full keyboard unlike the mini-keyboard Apple is trying to force on us.Connecting via Bluetooth is easy and it stays connected. A lot of the Bluetooth devices I've connected to my Mac want to drop off and on at random. I have no idea why but this one stays connected.My only con is the sleep feature. I wish they would have included an option to turn it off. It is annoying to have to wake it up simply because I read a web page. That's the reason for one star down,
This is my first experience working with a DVD recorder. This Panasonic model came highly recommended. I found the directions for set up and operation to be easy to understand. I did call the 800 number for help in using the unit with a Dish receiver. My call was handled in an efficient manner once I got someone I could understand as the connection was not good. I have been very pleased with the Recorder during the first two months of ownership.
I'm actually searching for a new camera and was curious about what people said about my old camera. Here's what I thought...I bought this camera on the day it came out with no research other than the previous two digital cameras I had were Kodak's and I was comfortable with them. The camera retailed for $199 and was 8MP which I was excited about. I also liked how small it was, that it used my old SD card and had a rechargable battery. Within 2 days the LCD screen cracked right down the center while I was turning it on. The on/off button is top center of the camera and when you press it down it puts pressure on the screen. I had bought it at Target and they exchanged it for another straight up. About 4 months later I had the camera in a cargo pocket and when I reached in to get it I found the screen cracked again. Biggest problem here is that the camera doesn't have a view finder, so when the screen cracks that's it.
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.
Tried this player right out of the box with my Panasonic 37 inch plasma EDTV and Sony 42 inch LCD HDTV. Both easily matched my cable and satellite HD picture when playing widescreen Master and Commander, Farscape Peacekeeper Wars and Star Wars giftbox via the included HDMI cable.Widescreen picture at the 1080i option was the best to my eye and for some reason 480p via HDMI did not give correct aspect in widescreen mode, even with the EDTV set. Region free fix enabled me to use this for all my UK DVD's and make my old Apex a backup player. HDMI cable enables clean cabling into your set as both sound and video is superior via this input.The remote does take tinkering with, bouncing off ceiling works best for me, poor remote sensitivity and button placement is the only bad feature of this unit. So far after a little more than a month of use, this player has convinced me to keep buying DVD's and not wait for the new Hidef DVD models to come out and it probably is keeping me in the house far too often. Ability to use the included remote with my TV's and even control video inputs is also a nice plus.
This is a great camera. Just the right size, so you feel you are holding something substantial when you take your pictures. The picture quality is excelent. I would highly recommend the product to anyone in the market for an easy to use uncomplicated camera.
The new &quot;digital VCR&quot; is a big step forward for TV. I only watch 2-3 shows a week, if that. Tivo lets me record these reliably, watch them in a very easy manner, and sadly has sucked me into watching even more TV.There are some merits to both Tivo and ReplayTV. But I will say that for anyone who is not technical, Tivo is a hands-down winner. Very clean and easy interface. And, techincal thought I am, I prefer Tivo as well. My friends with ReplayTV agree that their relatives will prefer Tivo.I wish Amazom had the 30-hour unit for sale, and I am sure they will, but I have to buy a Christmas gift and can't wait. Amazon is listed as a 30-hour unit seller by the Tivo website, but Amazon customer support doesn't know when it will become available.Tivo has promised an upgrade plan for 14-hour units but the plan is not in place and has no pricing yet. They should correct this, it has been the one sore point in an otherwise exemplary pre and post-sales support ssytem. I am sure it is due to the rush to get 30-hour units into the hands of new customers during the holiday rush.Philips has done a great job listening to customers. I think they will continue to improve this unit, most of which can be done with software downloads in the middle of the night. Support is very good, and the system works well.
I got these earphones for my 15th birthday, after some intense research. It seemed like a lot of people were finding that these buds were lacking low-range response (bass). It seemed to me though like the people with the bad reviews didn't exactly seem to know what they were talking about (or how to spell), so I trusted the more intelligent-sounding reviews, that said that you could only achieve the full potential of this product if it was properly fitted to your ear. I can't even describe what a dramatic difference this makes. It took me about 30 minutes to find a good configuration for myself (small foam tips), but before that as I listened I was starting to wonder if I had made a bad decision - there really was no bass at all. But a little effort can really make miracles happen... the sound quality of the Shure E2c's is amazing. The bass is responsive and defined, the mid-range is extremely life-like, and the treble is undistorted and clear. Although they were a little uncomfortable at first, with the buds so far in the ear canal, I soon adjusted to them. The sound isolation is magnificent. I conveniently did not hear my mom calling me to do chores. Even though I didn't pay for these myself, they are definitely worth the 75-100$ cost. Also a great gift.
The front loading cd it's cool, the full logic tape it's ok, but the sound it's AWFUL,light bass,low volume, bad quality,distortion. I recomend you hear this box in the store and then you decide,( mine was a gift).
Worth the price $$. Great build quality and optical glass. Don't buy the cheap ones and you'll see a difference.
the two halves are glued together an they just fell apart in my hand after only 1 week. SanDisk would not take it back because the serial number rubbed off. this is a very bad design. DO NOT BUY.
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.
...as it's small and well-built. It works great, though more manual features, like shutter and aperture priority would be nice, like the A70/80 models. It has a superb VGA movie feature that substitutes well for a DV camera when you don't want to lug the DV and its paraphernalia around.A couple notes: digital cams do NOT have "grain", that's what film has. Digital cams have noise, which can be seen in blue and black skies, due to pixel heat. As for those circles in flash pictures, I noticed that the reviewer is from the desert, well, ALL digicams will have ghostly circles in flash pics, due to dust. This is NOT relevant to just the S230, but ALL digicams.
Charged with Nikon's charger overnight, unloaded voltage at 8.25V (nominally rated 7.4V), yet if I insert it into either the Nikon D300's battery compartment or into the D300's MB-D10 battery pack the D300 displays the "low battery" icon and refuses to turn on. Have tried specifying the D300's battery has priority and the MB-D10 has priority, to no avail.I've read the Nikon EN-EL3e has additional circuitry to determine battery lifetime, I am guessing there's additional circuitry to identify a genuine Nikon EN-EL3e, and that the D300 will refuse to work with 3rd party equivalents.
Pros:First of all, it feels really good in hand. I've played with other brands for quite a while, like tiffen, hoya/kenko, and the really cheap zeikos, and this was my first B+W product. It is well made with high class material. Your hand will tell the difference immediately.Secondly, the MRC really works. It looks like the glass is not there at all (of course there is still reflection if you look from a lower angle). Once again, I believe the product is #010M, not #010. Amazon has the wrong info.Cons:The water/dust resistive coating is not quite as advertised. It catches dust as easily as other brands (and my glasses). I heard that even keys could not scratch this coating, but I don't want to try this myself, even though I believe good glass must be harder than keys (Mohs scale 7 vs 4).It is also a little pricey... well, at least for me. I'm using it for my Tamron 18-270, and it definitely costs more than 10% of the lens value...
Read a ton of reviews before I made the purchase, most of which were favorable. This is a rock solid little amplifier. As with most electronic items if they are not dead out of the box then they usually will work for quite some time so I cannot comment on it's durability as it's only been in use for a month. I can say that during installation one of the speaker wires was hooked up backwards (the imput to the output and vice versa) and the amp's built in protection saved the amp and the radio from any damage. As for the sound .. extremely tight and clean. I initially used the full range on the rear speakers and the bass was more than adequate but after installing the subs in the trunk I switched to the hi-pass option on the rear (there is ample adjustments for front\rear options). An excellent amp for the price and it fits in an extremely tight space under the front seat. You will not be disappointed.
Great little drive. Perfect for my eee pcs. Runs like clockwork. If only the eee pc 1000ha worked as well.
My wife bought me the Sony commander for Christmas and, almost a month later, I still haven't got this thing figured out yet. I can't believe how complicated programming this remote is. The accompanying software isn't user friendly at all. X-press settings -- forget about it!! I owned the earlier version of this same remote which, unfortunately, fizzled out but it was much easier to program manually. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone and it's difficult to believe that this is an actual Sony product.
I think this mp3 player is the best out of all the players. It has the best features and very good battery life. It AutoSync's with your computer and you can fit 300 hours of music using the Mp3pro feature. This Jukebox is smaller than the Nomad, which I think is the second best jukebox. It is a great product and if you are looking at Mp3 jukeboxes, you should choose this one.
Let me say up front that I take a LOT of ambient light and/or super-wide angle photos, so I'm not ready to toss my 35mm gear yet. I have thought that digital is for Pascal Programmers - every 'bug' is a 'feature.' However, after owning several cheaper (2 Mpx) digital still cams, I finally felt this one was worth taking the plunge - and I'm not disappointed.The camera is smaller than it looks in pictures, controls are well-placed, and it feels solid. The menus are not totally intuitive, so you do have to look at the manual. Picture quality is everything, and IMHO, the Oly 5060 is currently the best thing going. Nice sharp images with good color and low noise. Once set up, it comes closest to printable images right off the card (fiddling with Photoshop will always make them 'better' of course . . .)Others have noted the 'slow' lens, so I bought the FL-20 flash, which is nice by any standard - smaller than a deck of cards and adequate for living-room-size venues. Expensive - well over $100 - but the option is to get a cheap flash and fart around with 'manual' mode whenever you want to use it. Really - do you want your $600 camera, or your $35 flash controlling the exposure?I Also got the WCON-07C wide angle lens attachment, which turned out to be surprisingly huge - the objective is almost 4&quot; across and blocks the built-in flash (which is fairly worthless anyway). I know true rectilinear was too much to expect - there is some barrel distortion with the built-in lens at widest, and the converter lens makes it a -lot- worse. Still, a digital still cam with 99 degree angle of view is pretty cool, barrel distortion be damned.Ok, to wind this up:PROS: 1) Outstanding Picture Quality, at middle zoom ranges2) Smaller than it looks in the ads, and easy to handle3) Nice flash and wide / tele conversion lenses available.4) Camera itself pretty reasonable on price / quality basis.5) 32Mb storage - more than most - included (xD card).6) Also takes Compact Flash cards.CONS: 1) Distortion at widest angle2) Must buy additional $35+ part to attach accessory lenses.3) You need the nice little flash &amp; its pretty expensive.4) What? ANOTHER media card format..??Overall, this is a nice, nice camera, subject to the tradeoffs inherent in all digital cameras. Very Good image quality at mid-range focal lengths. For impromptu images in tight locations, you need a wide angle - for less money, I could have gotten a fast &lt;20mm lens for my 35mm system - but if you want wide and digital, you are going to find that life is full of little trade-offs, and this is the most bang for the buck right now.
Bought the Hawking 15 dbi Corner antenna to increase the range of the mandatory Fios Actiontec MI424WR router. Was still only getting 2-3 bars in the downstairs corner room. Router located in upstairs corner room on the opposite side. So after looking to still increase the range I added the Hawking HiGain Signal Booster - HSB2.The instruction manual only comes with instructions how to connect the HSB2 to a PC (or a wireless card with antenna if you are using that on a laptop). But installation is easy to connect it directly to the ActionTec MI424WR router:1. unscrew the rubber-duck antenna on the ActionTec MI424WR2. attach the supplied SMA cable to the RPSMA port on the router (white end), the other end (grey end) to the (input) connector of the HSB2.3. You can use on the HSB2 either the enclosed rubber duck 2 dbi antenna to the HSB2 or any detachable RPSMA antenna. I used the Hawking 15 dbi Corner antenna to attach to the HSB2.4. Attach the DC plug to the HSB2 and plug it into an outlet.5. Indicator light will show either 100 mW, 200mW or 500mW. I went around the house with my laptop to find which power setting is ideal. 200 worked for me allowing 3-4 bars connection in the downstairs room. 500mW gave me definitely 4 bars but I didn't want it too strong so that anyone could piggyback my access point.This was the easiest fix for me to increase my access point (router) wifi signal.I am pleased with this product by far.
Bought a similar 10x50 called "Porros" it was on Sale for $19.99 ( MSRP $79) at Big 5 Sporting Goods in Anaheim.The eye pieces are attached by a flimsy loose center screw that has the words "10x50" on it. A small twists of that single screw and the whole back-end pair of eye piece disintegrates and falls on the floor.Talk about cheap quality! A definite return for refund on this one...My "It Sucks" rating is -100 !
This is undoubtedly one of the worst out there unless I received a defective piece. This just deserved my trash bin!! I did not know Sennheiser guys made headphones this cheap and they don't sound good at all!! I have owned at least half a dozen headphones now but nothing sounded so tinny and cheap!! I'd not recommend this to anyone!!
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.
After about six months it just up and stoped working. Prior to that the audio would go in and out, left ear bud only then right. Other than the fact it never really worked right it's great. I have friends with one and they have never had any problems, but I got a lemon. Their quality assurance is pretty sloppy.
this keyboard has let me play hours in the night without a hassle..i recommend this product to every gamer who likes to go online for hours..this product will not let you down..plus you can change from three different colors its awsome
I have never liked earbuds but these are at such a good price, I thought I would try them. They fit in the ear nicely when you have found the correct earpiece for your ears. They sound very good for little earbuds. A good buy.
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...
Rarely have I found a router that works this well, and is this easy to put to work. This is TRUE plug and play. Absolutely flawless. Highly recommended.
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.
okay my friend recently purchased this item, and the picture is just awful compared to other lcd tv's out there that supports HD-Tv! the sound is acceptable but the view messes it up for the whole tv. i'm encouraging you not to buy this item, and instead buy the Samsung 20'' 1763 which is much better then this TV
The Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster was easy to install and works exactly as advertised. We use it to control a DirecTV HD Tuner plus a Pioneer DVD Player, which are both installed behind wooden doors in a cabinet. Before we installed the Booster, we had to open the doors to control these devices. Now we can keep the doors shut and flawlessly control both devices using the Booster. Excellent product and much less expensive than other devices on the market.
I'm new at exploring music with high quality headphones. I have bought many headphones in the past. Normally all in the 20-$30 range. I first started noticing the vast quality differences after experiencing a different set of less expensive Sennheiser headphones. If those sounded so good I dreamed what the more sophisticated headphones would sound like. So I bought these "entry level" audiophile headphones and am blow away. Well worth the cost.
. Having read other reviews of the iluv, I figured, under $40, it's worth a try. It does work but the sound quality is terrible. My advice is, buy a hardwired adapter kit or wait until you have a car with the capability to directly plug in an ipod or other mp3 player.
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!
I ordered a case for my other GPS which was an older unit and was able to find the factory case for the unit i had and was very pleased that i found the case i needed on Amazon The price was right and it fit my unit perfect thank you Amazon.
this splitter is terrible.my roommate and i both run vga cables from our laptops to the tv and thought a splitter would make it so much easier than having to switch the cables back and forth, WRONG. the splitter dumbed down the resolution of the image going through to the screen and gave one of the worst images ive ever seen. just dont even bother with this piece of junk.
Very fast, reliable and small.A very good option to pen drive, but 120GB!!!
I have borrowed these today from a friend who just got them and was at first very excited to get my hands on (or better ears under) a real legendary Bose product! But eventually was disappointed and glad I did not buy them. (I own a Sony MDR-V6, Koss Porta-Pro, some old bulky AKGs, and several sets of earbuds from Sony, Sennheiser and worst ever Apple iPod ear plugs)So after running a BBC Test CD (which I have acquired from an old friend ex-sound technician from the UK) and my other favorite CDs here are my pros and cons regarding fit and sound quality:Pros- Very comfortable and light weight. The cushion is amazing indeed with soft touch and nice pressure insulation. Fit is easily adjustable.- Low, very nice low frequency response (the bass gets right at you) with rich smooth feel to it! (Best I ever heard so far) I heard everything from 16Hz, and 20Hz was almost as audible is 100Hz on most headphones. It is amazing indeed!- High, very nice high response as well! 18Khz were as pinching as 15Khz and 10Khz. 20Khz were not as much (I am 24 - so can hear that stuff well)Con's- Very poor response in the mid-lows (100-200Hz) and 1-5Khz (which is the best part on many songs!) - I was very disappointed with this and very surprised! I would say it seems the frequency response on these headphones design is tuned for improved lows and middle-upper heights, which certainly would impress any listener - because this is what most (!) other headphones usually miss. But the problem is that it lacks the rest which makes for music experience being rich but unnatural. In fact I was not able to enjoy my favorite parts in Jazz and Pop music.- Audio insulation not so nice. Although the cushions sit very nicely griping around your ears and you can sense air pressure on putting on and taking off the headphones, the ambient sound still made it when music played at low levels. I have had better experiences with other headphones!Regarding the price - it's in not too bad for such a product (~ $130) but you can find better options for that much or even less.
If you're even considering buying this product, think otherwise. I bought it when it was $1,000, a year later laptops from HP & Dell from the same generation that run about $600 blow it out of the water. By far, it is the worst machine I have ever used trying to play games. Games like, Counter Strike 1.6, it gets a very very very very low FPS rate of about 10-20. Vista runs like death on it and everything runs slower and becomes intolerable over time. Battery life is ok for me at least, probably the only PRO to it. Currently, software is falling apart and Microsoft Explorer locks up every few minutes, harddrive is failing and data is being lost. It almost never updates, problems with its own drivers. Hardware wise, for some reason, my DVD-RW drive that's in it, does not want to read DVDs anymore. For some other reason, a piece (not sure what it is, but it's small) broke off and not movement of the laptop turns it into a very expensive morocco. The most annoying part is that any obtuse angle in movement of the screen results in weird green banding/lines spreading across the screen.I've done nothing but major web browsing and (tried to) do some mild gaming with this laptop. I've always taken care of it and know my way around computers. It's just an awful product. Don't buy it, at any price.
Flimsy. After just a few days of use, the UK adapter socket side was stretched out enough that the cord plug would fall out. I haven't used the rest of the set yet, but will be looking for a replacement with something better made.
The new generation V320 mouse from Logitech is really the best I ever had. Easy to use, outstanding ergonomic design. Very long range, up to 10 mts and very high accurancy. The optical sensor works practically in any surface. The power is going off automatically, and restarts at any movement, that means long life batteries. Really, my best mouse ever. Just one con, the price is little high, but seems ok when compared it with the others more expensive brands.
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.
My old mousepad was an hp, marginally smaller with a slick almost slidey top. It was backed on cardboard probably so after a few trips in the backpack it got warped pretty badly and couldn't be fixed. This mousepad is exactly what I wanted because it is large enough for fps games at low sensitivity yet realistic enough to fit my desk comfortably. I don't rest anything but the mouse and my hand on it. The XXL is probably really nice too if you have the space. Easily adjusted by lifting it but it stays adhered to my desk with all mouse movements. Logo onthe bottom right is a different texture but is pretty much no mans land anyway. It comes in a plastic tube rolled up which is really nice because it will fit in any pack and be easy to transport. Great mousepad and it arrived from cyber guys in 2 days (really quickly). Maybe u should thank ups for that though.
These were my first in the ear bud headsets, and I can only wish I had bought these earlier. These are comfortable, with very good quality sound and extremely convenient. The active noise canceling headsets that I own (Bose) are great, but it is always a chore to lug those around. These can fit in your pocket and you are good to go.+ves:* Small size* Great sound quality* Affordable price* Very good passive noise blocking-ves:* All headsets of this type have a drawback that when you touch the cable it produces a hissing noise. It is not too significant, but can be annoying for any active use.* Speaking of which, though this is not really a -ve, but these work so well in muting the ambient noise, that these should not be used for running/biking etc
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 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.
Sleazy shipping rates. For 6 cards = $27 shipping. You know where you can insert it. Oddly, Amazon also stocks this card, listed elsewhere for a dollar more. wtf?? Search "Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card (SD/2GB, Retail Package)"
I purhased this in November as a Christmas gift. We just discovered today (12/29) that the product is defective right out of the box. (Total distortion in the left channel)Having just read through Computer Brain's return policies, I am not sure what resolution I will have on this.Will update this entry when that is known.
My company originally bought these cards for use in the Casio E-105, E-115 and E-125's. Then we switched to Compaq IPAQ 3635's. These cards work beautifully. It is the smallest CF Modem card out there.
Not much you can really say about speaker wire... as long as you know what you are doing you should not have a problem with this. Works great and is a MUCH better deal that some of the local offerings. If you need speaker wire and have a little time (IE shipping time) and want to save money this is YOUR wire. Enjoy!!
A few weeks after purchase, the player's lid stopped shutting securely. I had to either tape the player shut (which didn't work well) or place a paperback book or something with a little weight to it on the lid to hold it down (and then keep anyone from touching the player until the movie was over). Although the DVD player was sold by Target through Amazon, I couldn't bring it back to a local Target store for exchange, and Amazon told me I had to contact the manufacturer about repairs. Bad timing: My toddler and I were about to go on a five-hour plane flight and I really wanted to use the DVD player on the plane. I didn't have time to send it out for repairs. Fortunately my brother-in-law had some epoxy on hand and built up a little bump on the underside of the lid so now even if the lid doesn't shut tightly, the bump will press down on the button that indicates that the lid is shut. I paid more than $300 for this player and am really disappointed that we had a problem with it so quickly -- and that we couldn't just take it to a local Target store for exchange.
Three weeks of using this radio and very pleased. Has long playback capacity for recorded xm content. It's definitely short on live xm battery time. Five hours about the maximum. Signal can be blocked easily buy placing the radio in a shirt pocket. For excellent reception I use the Belkin XM headset both in my vehicle and while walking. I hang the headset over the rear view mirror and get great reception. Then I plug in a fm receiver into cigarette lighter outlet and tune to free frequency and get great sound.
I am very pleased with the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS purchased from Amazon a while back. The price was competitive and the delivery service was outstanding.
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.
I purchased this receiver 3 days ago, and finally have it set up tonight. For the price, it is an excellent value, and seems to be fairly user friendly.What isn't user freindly is the users manual that came with it. After spending the last two evenings attempting to set up my system, (following the instructions from the manual,) I ended up paying my salesperson to come over and set it up for me. It took him close to an hour and a half!With that said, I would still recommend the receiver itself! The sound quality is very good, everything functions as promised, and I especially like the auto callibration setup for he surround sound.
This is probably the best way to add more drives when you have exhausted all your ribbon cable connections on your motherboard. I prefer this over using external USB drives. As everything has gone SATA this is probably a technology that will fade away.
The MP3 player I received works very well and I cannot see how it is any different that a new one. I purchased it for listening to books on tape while working out and it works excellently for this purpose.
I found these to be great on sound, but too large to enjoy. They also fall out frequently. I returned them and went for a Weston UM2 model.
I think basically I got what I paid for - a cheap quality usb headset with fairly lousy sound quality. There is no volumn control which might make it better, but for the most part I'm sure if I end up using a headset a lot for calls on Skype, I'll end up buying another headset. If you use a headset often, buy a better one.
This was very easy to install. It worked great! The computer recognized it as soon as I turned it on.
This product is cheaper and better than ipod, you can easily drag your music to the Sansa, it can read more types of archives than the ipod and you can view videos. I recomend this product.
Try finding an over the ear headphone that sound this good for this price--you won't do it. Get them for your whole family. They'll thank you. And will stop trying to use yours.
This is a great camera. It is a great buy: simple to use, takes great pictures, the speed is a little on the slow side (I have not had a digital camera that wasn't), and it has some heft to it.Again a great all around camera for someone who wants to take great pictures of the family, vacations, and life in general.
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 ..."
From it aluminum body to it vario-elmar lense. I've taken several pictures and they all came out absolutely incredible, the details and contrast are picture perfect. The camera is a little big to fit in a pocket, but it is very solid feeling, and user friendly, zoom works flawlessly.
I don't get the tab. It is supposed to be for "easy handling," but it is more trouble than it is worth. First, you have to make sure the paper is oriented the right way or you will get an unperforated white band at the top of the photo with a perforated tab in the bottom part of the photo. Second, the perforated tab comes out at the back end of the output tray, which means that you still have to pull the prints out by the unperforated end. The tab does not tear off cleanly, and while it might not be much trouble for one or two prints, it gets to be a lot of work to tear the tab off of 25 or 30 prints. Worst of all, tearing off the tab requires extra handling of the print. It takes a firm grip to tear it off, even after folding the perforation a few times. It is nearly impossible to tear it without putting your fingers on the face of the print. And the prints feel sticky, even after drying for a day. I gave it an extra star because the print quality is not bad, but I would never buy this paper again.
Product was delivered before the expected time. The G7 is an excellent product and much better than other mice that I have owned.
This card seemed great for awhile. But after taking many pictures of my son's first t-ball game, I suddenly got a "Card Error" message. My only choice was to re-format the card, thus losing all of the pictures. :( After the same thing happened the next two times in a row, I gave up and went a bought a new card from Best Buy. No problems so far with that one. Of course I am past the return window on this one, so I guess I'm out of luck like the rest of the 1-star people on here. The saddest part of course is that the pictures are permanently lost.
This digital frame is great and we usually only have it on when guests over at the house. The great thing about this frame was that there was a bonus offer from Shutterfly which was really great. I would recommend as a first digital frame for your household. It's clean and goes with the rest of our gallery in the house. Easy to setup right out of the box. I have not tried any video on it yet, but I'm sure it's just as nice as the photo slideshow.
Still functional even in our $20 garage sale laser printer. We are seeing gradual improvement with each page printed and should be at 100% by 100 pages. Easy to install but a little hard to find the recycling documents. Will take the old one in to Staples.
What can I say? I bought this unit sight unseen based on reviews, etc. and took the plunge for [$] big ones >>GULP&lt;&lt;.And guess what? It's a GREAT little unit! I was concerned about the audio quality, too...and it's not as bad as some reviewers say. (NOTE: there are THREE sound settings-normal, 3D, and Dialogue. The later setting is best for built-in speakers). What do you expect from tiny speakers? Besides, if you are watching yours on an airplane, etc. do you really think everyone else wants to hear your video or music? NO.Get a set of quality headphones. I got the SONY MDR-NC20 Noise Cancelling headphones for it, and they sound SUPERB!..especially w/the player's 3D Spatializer option on. It also has TWO headphone jacks, so you and a partner can enjoy.I also bought a JENSEN cassette audio adaptor for vehicle use, for "Simulated Drive-In" effect! Use the 3D audio setting for vehicle stereo "surround".All in all, this portable DVD player has a host of connection and display options (like being able to capture a video frame for customized 'wallpaper') that put many component sized desktops a run for their money. For the price it should perform at the top...and it DOES! Try it on a huge SONY WEGA set. I did. SUPERLATIVE!ADDED NOTE: The CaseLogic DVD case: PDVK1 fits this player, with the external battery in a second pocket...just barely, but it does fit.
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.
According to the Manfrotto site, the stated weight limit for this tripod is 1 kg (2.2 lbs). However, I use this tripod to support a 90mm spotting scope, which with all accessories (finder, diagonal, eyepiece) weighs half again as much (3.5 lbs). The tripod and ball head support the spotting scope sturdily. When I rap the scope tube, vibrations die out in 2 seconds, which is acceptable and better than some cheap full-size tripods I've traveled with. For this size and weight, the sturdiness of this tripod is a pleasant surprise. It is a crucial part of my travel kit for birding, astronomy, and photography.
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 :)
i read this in other reviews but i was allured by its nice and unique aesthetic appearance and bought it anyway. it really doesnt cater to use with alot of usb slots cuz of the width of the thing, buy another
The name says it all. Easy to install, easy to use and everything is included in the package. Yes, the power adapter for high load requirements is there too. Works fine on Win2k and WinXP. Money well spent. Recommended to anyone.
I should have paid more attention to the negative reviews before ordering this unit for my wife. We needed to replace an old Fisher 150 CD player that worked great for over 10 years but recently started to jam. That brand is no longer available, so I searched for a substitute.Our old player, from the mid 1990's, stored a category, artist, and title each time you loaded a CD. You could search by any of the above. It was easy to play all your Christmas music, or all your Beatles CDs, or find a CD titled "Sound of Silence". We really enjoyed those features. Sure, it took a couple hours to load our entire CD collection and enter the information, but the payoff was thousands of hours of musical enjoyment.I had read from other reviews that the new Sony 300 and 400 CD changers let you enter only one label for each disc, forcing you to choose between genre, artist, and title. That was a big step down from being able to enter all three. Imagine my disappointment to discover that this Pioneer product doesn't let you enter any text at all. If the CD happens to have CD+Text on it (or you don't mind burning a new copy of each CD in your collection with the text added), the Pioneer will display the text, but you still can't search and select music in a convenient way. You can set up a list of favorites, but the programming is all by disc and track number.On the positive side, loading CD's is wonderfully easy. The unit works smoothly and quietly. I don't understand why anyone with the engineering talent to design a carousel mechanism that works this well would cripple it by forcing the user to select from 301 CD's solely by disc number. Such a user interface would be appropriate for a 5-disc changer, not one this big.Sadly, I'm going to have to return this product. We're going to join the modern world and load all the old CD's into an MP3 player (an iPod or maybe a computer) instead.
I recently purchased the Concord 4363Z, which appears to be the 4 mp version of the 5345Z. I bought it on sale for $140.00 at a major discount store. This is my first digital cam and I am extremely pleased with the features, construction quality, and the end results. The cam uses conviently available 2 AA batteries and will deliver 40-50 exposures per charge. The body is all metal and feels very solid, expecially the door that covers the battery/card slot. In reading other reviews on digital cams, this seems to often be a weak feature. I am also impressed with the rapid response to shutter release, about 1-2 seconds once the flash is charged(bout 3-4 sec). This can be a major problem with many digitals. The cam is easily configured for point and shoot and delivers great pictures under most conditions in this mode. For the more technically attuned, the cam allows for a number of manual adjustments. I have only tested the video with sound feature, but it seems to work just fine.A couple of negatives. Be very carefull when deleting pic files. It is too easy to delete the entire card. Certain flash shots of people, especially close ups, produce skin tones that are not real accurate. And it does not do a great job handling backlited, high contrast subjects.In summary, the 4363Z is a superb digital cam for the money, producing accurate, sharp images. I would imagine the 5345Z would be just as good or better, expecially if you need 8x10s.
Excellent battery. Gives life to spec. in our Sony camera and was an excellent buy.
I purchased a PCcard last December (about six months ago) and have beem mostly satified with it until about two weeks ago. This is when the card started to act flaky. Over a very short time it went from a little flaky to being unrecognizable to WinXP (PnP would just shut the card off). I checked it out in another system (Win2K). The card had the same problem.Linksys support is not being very flexable. I explained to them the problem. I am at work and the machine is at home so they will not do anything. They will not step through their trouble shooting steps with me without the machine. They will not even tell me what the steps are.They may replace the card but I don't like the service!
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.
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.
Just received these. Very disappointed in them. The treble is severely overstated and not in balance at all with midrange or bass. I got these for solely listening to music; however I found that their acute emphasis at the higher end lends itself well to the spoken word.Despite being packaged as bass heavy, unless you've got the earbud physically in your ear canal to the exclusion of all else, there isn't much bass to speak of, and what there is, is overwhelmed with irritatingly loud treble.Three earbud silicon adapters are provided. They are so thin and flimsy that even when conforming to my ear, they rapidly fold and the earbud falls out of my canal and ear!I think I'm going to pick up something else. If you are into music, I can't recommend these from the sound point of view, and if you have a lobe that doesn't fully support the earbud, then the soft adapters will not retain the bud at all.
Ordered this to protect my NexStar 8SE. This case is great! The external construction is top-notch (ABS or similar plastic). The latches are very tight and seal the interior well. The internal foam padding is well made with the standard precut square foam so you can form fit it to your specific need. I wish there were templates for the different telescopes it is designed to carry either included or on the Internet, but I figured it out. The retractable handle and included wheels make it easy to haul around with little effort.
Sturdy battery holder, works as it should. Only complaint is that its difficult to get the batteries in/out of it.
My picture quality was worse after installing this. I went back to the Comcast splitter and my signal got better. I originally installed it to improve upon the Comcast splitter I already had which is just ok. But as I said the picture was worse and further more the package said not for digital tv which is what just about everyone has these days! Do not buy.
The headphones worked well under they decided to break in the same method as the user supplied photo. Right where they connect into the mp3 player they snapped. Also had a few issues with wires going into the head phone, but was able to fix that problem.Warranty has been useless from the manufacturer as this seller is not an authorized dealer. Buyer beware.
It stopped working after 2 weeks. I didn't know about the Amazon 30 day limit and I was stuck dealing with Hawkings' support. When push came to shove, they did not honor the 1 year warranty. Instead they told me it worked.
as an newbie, this lense got me a new found faith on my canon 50d. it was never easier to frame great pro-looking shots. even without filters, my shots are so perfect can't believe i took em. picture quality is superb especially in short to medium range. i bought this lense together with a canon 2x adapter and it seems like i've got everything i needed to shoot anything. cost is just about right considering the make of the lense itself and it's hidden tricks. my only catch is the weight. bit hard for small wrist to aim and maintain composition when taking a shot. great lens !
This product is cheap / very affortabe. This is the pros. This is a positive credit for the seller. The seller shipped the product promptly. Another positive.But it is designed wrong on the angle interface - the cable will facing the OUT of the computer case for most of the hard drive mount so that the computers can not close the cover. The angle pins should be reversed so that it points inward toward the computer, not block the case cover.I swapped it with the DVD ROM cable which is internal.
I purchased Two of these Scosche Se12 12" Sealed Subwoofer Enclosures in order to test out a few different 12" subwoofers and then give one to my nephew for his car audio system. I paid $29.99 Each and they were both Shipped for FREE using the Amazon Super Saver Shipping!!! I also received them within 3 days of ordering! The shipping charges alone normally prohibit this type of purchase, even if the item price is a bargain! The enclosures were double-boxed but there really wasn't any type of padding in the main shipping box to protect the enclosures...the subwoofer enclosure (inside it's own, form-fitting cardboard box) was just floating around loosely in the oversized cardboard shipping box. Luckily they are built pretty solid and survived UPS's shipping unscathed!I will usually custom-build most of my subwoofer enclosures using MDF and/or Fiberglass, but for testing purposes, and/or if you just want a very quick and easy solution, you absolutely cannot go wrong for the price! I highly doubt I could even buy the materials to build one myself for the cost of these enclosures shipped to my doorstep! And I didn't have to spend any time whatsoever to make them, get dirty, or pull out a single power tool!!!These are very well-built boxes if you consider that they are Off-The-Shelf, Genenric enclosures. They are constructed from good-quality 3/4" MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and the exterior carpet and interior Fiber-fill/Poly-fill batting material (basically pillow stuffing) are a bonus. Could you build a better enclosure yourself, with thicker MDF, internal bracing, with a custom shape and carpet color?...Of Course! But not for less than twice the price just for the materials alone, and it would take away some of your valuable personal time to build them as well. These come with a pre-installed Terminal/Connection Cup and enough Speaker Wire to connect your Single Voice Coil subwoofer, but you may need a bit more wire to connect a Dual Voice Coil subwoofer in series or parallel.The only problem that I can forsee with these is that the Subwoofer Mounting Hole is Pre-cut. So if your 12" subwoofer requires a slightly SMALLER CUT-OUT or Mounting Hole these WILL NOT work for you, so BE SURE to MEASURE or Have the Exact Cutout specs for the Subwoofer you plan to use BEFORE YOU PURCHASE these, or before you purchase a subwoofer if you already have this box!!!Other than that, this is THE ABSOLUTE BEST VALUE for a "Plug & Play" 12-inch Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure that you will ever find!!! Especially if you can get the FREE SHIPPING through Amazon.com!!!For an interesting article and explanation of how Fiberfill or Polyfill affects your subwoofer's sound, take a look at this Link:[...]THANK YOU Scosche & Amazon!!!!Billy B.Los AngelesAugust 3, 2009
I'm a chump! I signed up for one of those get-a-cool-Sony-TV-free "offers" that are continually being posted here.Within one day, I received over 200 spam emails and 15 telemarketing calls. Arggh!. There really is something to the saying "you can't get something for nothing".I hope everybody here can learn from my horrible experience and avoid these ridiculous pyramid schemes.Sony makes great TV sets. It's too bad they're being used as bait by unethical people.
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!
Didn't need anything too fancy. Just a surge protector that was more against the wall and didn't stick out so much. The fact that the the plug rotates was just a plus. Would buy again, if I needed to buy another ever.
The headphones are made with mediocre quality. The bass is sufficient but lacks treble levels. They are best used for music such as hip hop and rap. Overall for ten bucks what can one expect.
I purchased these 'phones on a whim after tangling my earbud cable and iPod lanyard for the n-th time. I thought the retractable cable would allow me to keep the cable no longer than necessary and out of the way altogether when not in use. If it worked.I'm pleased to say that not only does the cable retraction work well, the 'phones don't sound too bad. Not audiophile quality, of course, but with one of the bass-boosting EQ settings on my iPod nano, quite listenable. To my ears they seem to have a peak in the 4k-5k Hz range which can be perceived as "tinniness" but this lessens with use - yes, headphones have a break-in period too - or if you can EQ those frequencies down a couple db - not bad at all. Transient response and IM distortion is acceptable for MP3s. Again, we're not talking Stax or Grado or upper end Sennheiser here. These are inexpensive portables that I picked up for the price of a couple six-packs.The ear clips are fairly comfortable - even though I wear glasses as well - and the cushions sit lightly on the outer ear, so I can wear these 'phones for several hours without discomfort. They don't block too much ambient sound, which is a plus for me since I wear them at work and must remain aware of my surroundings. But the reason I bought them still remains one of their best features. You pull the cable out to only the length that you want it. You push a button on the side of the driver housing and a spring yanks the cable back up inside. Too cool.
Ink doesn't last as long as I would wish, but the print quality is excellent, as always with HP genuine inks.
I run IT at my company and needed a replacement UPS for an APC Smart-1500 rack mount that failed after a few years of use. Received in 2 days and was 1/2 the cost of APC. Thus far have a couple of servers connected to it and runs great. Ask again in a year but if no edit then all is good.
With life time updates it was a really great deal you, really could not ask for more for your money.
As reported by many others, the side buttons are hard to reach and the scroller button is nearly impossible to use. So if you are buying for these features, I wold look for something else.The big problem that made me return it was that sometimes it would not wake my PC from sleep mode (I had to use the keyboard as a wakeup call). When this would happen, the mouse would be dead until I restarted the PC.This was true even after I updated the software to version 6.2 (the latest on Microsoft's site).At least Amazon makes returns easy.
Really protect the lense. I enjoyed it not interfere with the use of my on board flash. I do event photography and some times the lens gets bumped.
I had lost my OEM cable and ordered two replacements - none of them worked. I guess you get what you pay :(
This is a good keyboard/mouse solution for a server rack. I don't know if I would like it for everyday use, but for the tasks that I need to perform directly on the server instead of using remote control this is easy to type on and the integrated touchpad means that I don't have a mouse in the way on the keyboard tray.
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.
This Intel NIC card works great under both Windows Vista 32 and 64-bit operating systems. I had purchased a NETGEAR network card prior to purchasing this and routinely ran into blue-screens and poor performance - this card performed significantly better. It's also priced attractively, so if you need a gigabit network card, then this is it.
The WRVS4400N is a finicky product at best. WAN changes completely confuse the WRVS4400N as it is unable to dynamically adapt to those changes, requiring a hard reset/re-configure almost every time. Looking for help from Cisco? Their small business website is a horrible and extremely non-intuitive resource to navigate to try and find what you need. Wife works from home, so you know what that means: when the internet goes down, I become the punching bag. In my experience, this product does not work reliably w/ Frontier DSL internet service. Whether configured as a gateway or as a router, this unit seems to not want to get back on the network when Frontier's service hiccups for any reason. Neighbors are fine (though they might be on different switch at CO) and connecting directly to DSL modem works fine (maybe slow while Frontier reverses its rectal-cranial inversion), but trying to re-establish a connection using the WRVS4400N is almost impossible and EVERY TIME requires a hard reset/re-configure. So sick of this unit I want to smash it. This product is the reason my email address is what it is.
This camera has been perfect for me! I've had it for 4 months now (I was away for two months in the summer) and still I've taken over 1,000 pictures. The quality is great, the features on the camera are amazing too! I never expected it to be half as good as it is. Also, the size of this thing is really small! It's not that thin, but it's so compact! I love it so much, anyone who is considering a 3 megapixel camera should get THIS one!
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...
This is actually my second Zen V Plus, as a spare in case I forget the other one :0)I've had one for about 6 months now. The single most impressive aspect of this product for me, as trivial as it may seem, is the quality of the earphones. I've put it through hell and high water and they're still going. I've a tendency to plow through headphones, you see, but these stood up to me, and I respect them for it.The music was easy to upload (I never actually installed the software, I just used windows media player). The quality of the sound is impeccable, and I'm a bit of a nit-picker. This tiny device can also crank it up real loud; I've never gone past 12 of the possible 25, even on my new york city subway commutes.I've never made use of the FM radio much, although it did strike me as having a bit shaky reception sometimes, but in all fairness it worked tolerably well.As mine aged, it found that pressing the lower arrow button was also in fact depressing the upper play/pause button and that was a bit annoying. I have to be careful to press the lower part of that button to prevent this.A feature that is lacking is the ability to append an entire album or artist to the Now Playing list on the device, it only lets you do individual songs. Of course, this might just be me not having read the manual properly or something.I am overall very happy with this product, it's a great buy and I recommend it to anyone who would listen.
...but i heard of notmad explorer (http://redchairsoftware.com) from the creative tech support people.i downloaded the trial version, and after less than 10 minutes of using it, decided it was well worth the price.so yes, as with all software bundled with creative products, it was useless and ugly. for once, though, this 3rd party software is excellent.dont let the bad reviews of the software change your mind. zens rule.
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.
I just purchased this for my palm and I love it. It fits the palm very snug, just enough extra room or maybe a few business cards, which I like becaause it keeps it compact and easy to store. I keep it in my purse without a problem; in my opinion it's to big for a pocket, but I guess if you have big pants that would work :-) I bought this here ofr $5 total, the cases I saw at office stores were $20-$60 and they didn't have the complete coverage this one does. It zips all the way around to cover every edge, I highly recommend this if you want to protect your palm for dropping it or scratching it or any damage at all really.
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.
I really love to put labels on stuff. There, I said it. So with my DYMO Label Writer, I am a labeling princess. I love the White labels for everyday use, and the clear labels for special occasions! Great product.
I bought mine 12/2004. Everything "pretty much" (manual dubbing of VHS to DVD does not work as defined in the manual) worked fine for the first few months. Yes, LOADING flashes when you plug it in; it is supposed to do so (read the manual).About April 2005, the machine became possessed. It would turn itself on at all hours and flash "LOADING" until I pressed OFF a dozen times or pulled the plug.JVC acknowedges the "Loading Bug" problem on their web site and offers free repairs. I should have left well enough alone. I had mine "fixed" in September. In October I started having the real "Loading Bug" problems. DVD timer programmmed recordings would quit at about 20 minutes and flash "LOADING" for a while, then shut down completely. Technical support told me how to re-boot my unit, but that didn't help.I had it "fixed" a second time in November. Didn't work when it was returned, but the re-boot got it going again. This month it now fails to implement recording of any DVD timer programs. Turns on, loads, flashes, turns off. Also it now destroys DVD-RW discs. Put a new one in. It says it needs to format it. Click OK, format. Stalls at the end of formatting, ejects the disc, and tells you to check the disk for damage. Well, now it is damaged.The only remaining plus for this unit is the VCR. It has worked flawlessly and using it in the VHS Progressive Scan mode makes those old VHS tapes look decent on a 50" DLP. So now I have a $400 VHS tape player. I'm not paying to ship it back to JVC again so JVC and I are going around the block a few times. If all else fails with JVC, I have an extended warranty w/ guaranteed replacement w/ Ultimate Electronics, but the frustration isn't worth it. Buy another brand or wait for the next generation of recorders.
I was very surprised to see the battery pack as original and in factory package. Used it only one weekend, but seems to be working perfectly. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone including my best friends.
This case is too tight for the iPod Nano 2nd generation. DO NOT BUY THIS CASE for the nano as you will have difficulty putting it in and removing it. Also...if you own a Red, Blue, or Pink Ipod, this case distorts the color and ruins the appearance of the Ipod. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!
I ain't a mathematician, but all 5 discs being coasters isn't a good ratio. Just stick with better brands like verbatim.
Works as advertised. It is a good accessory for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens. Worth the few extra dollars.
The lenmar inverter is small, compact and fits well in the glovebox when not in use. Simple plug in operation.
I previously had a 3x gold soft warm (or something like that) which was over the top, unless you treated it as a special effect. This is unobtrusive and natural. If you are using a very sharp lens for portraits, this will give a natural and less brutal look. There are a range of strengths in this series; for my use this is about right.
This is great! It arrived just before my laptop died and I was able to save a whole lot of my stuff. I have had absolutely no problems with it. It writes and reads very quickly. Definitely better then the 4 GB discs I was using before. I'd recommend this to anyone who needs to back things up often.
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;.
I purchased these for my iPod after trying both Apple brand earbud-phones. VERY impressed with these. Not only do they have fabulous sound quality, they are super comfortable, fit and stay in my ears...which is a complete miracle in itself (for me anyway). Super sleek design - definitely not as bulky as some earbud headphones I've had (such as Philips in-ear headphones). On a side note, I paid $40 for these at Target though...wish I had seen them here, I could've saved $15. Oh well, they were worth it!
First, the software included is non-functional. This was tried on 3 different machines running XP and XP Pro. No help from Maxtor.Then, my first unit failed after 3 days and was replaced. My unit was configured using RAID1 so I was hoping to save my data. No way: You have to return the unit to Maxtor and even if only one of the drives failed they won't replace the failed drive to save your data. They simply send you another unit. You might think that you can replace the failed drive yourself but, no, you can't as you cannot open the box. This is simply a scam and a good demonstration of corporate greed. Maxtor simply advertise a useless RAID1 feature, has quality control problems and ships non functional software with no available updates.
I am using this card in my Samsung Blackjack. It works great! No problems at all. What a deal! Bought this 1GB card for $4! The shipping cost more than that. Very pleased. Buy one now. Do it. Bestbuy was $32.
So going from the Delphi Skyfi to a Nexus here are my thoughts.I don't mind the passport idea, I like it. I used to have two accounts, one for the car and one for the house. Now I only have one and take the passport and unit with me. The ability to record XM is great, I setup a session to record Air81 on BPM. Worked great, small drop out in volume after each 1-hour set but I can live with it.Did not try loading mp3's, I don't really have any mp3's as I like XM to much.Now the problems. 7 days into using it, the unit died. All static if any output. I bought a 2nd unit, tested and found that the Passport chip is okay, but the Nexus unit itself went bad. I'm also finding that the passport chip gets VERY hot... almost unsure if it should be this warm but can't find anything online about it.I'd say, all in all. If you can find the new INNO on sale. Go for it instead.
Have been skeptical of "refurbished" electronic gear, but, this turned out to be a pleasant exception the the rule. Works just like it was advertized to.Ken Kingston
I'm really happy that I went for the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens. The bokeh I get on images is simply first rate. It has a sturdy feel to it and in low light situations, I'm okay with manually focusing instead of having it seek. When I post photos taken with this lens online I get more "likes" and comments than any other lens I've used.
I damaged my Shure E3's with some moisture and decided to try this brand. When it comes to mid and high range sounds the ER4P's are a lot more crisp than the Shure's. I think the Shure brand has a flatter sound, which when swapping between the 2 actually sounds more natural. But the clarity of the ER's is amazing and unsurpassed by anything else I've plugged into my ears.If you listen to a lot of rap and sport a set of 12inch subs in your trunk, you may want to go the Shure route. But if clean and crisp is what you seek, the ER4p is hard to beat. They have an adaptor for about $65 that turns them into the ER4s if you want the best of both worlds. (ER4S requires more power but is supposed to be even better sounding)
I purchased this product after a lot of research and it is a very good device. I recommend it.
These filters are very poorly made.Out of the two that I ordered one needed to be re-soldered internally and the other disassembled and reassembled because the case improperly put together.I recommend going with the more expensive filters.Anything around ten bucks is usually pretty good.Dont try to save money by giving yourself this headache.It also did not help whatsoever with the noise on my CB from my trucks fuel pump.
When I bought this, it was the most affordable digital picture frame so I thought to give it a try.Unfortunately, the pictures did not turn out as good as I had hoped.I even resized it so that it doesn't have to resize itself but 480 x 234 pixels doesn't really help.I realized that I had to go for about an 800x600 pixels to get a quality that I can accept so I returned it.The only good thing was that you can put batteries in it to make it mobile unlike many other frames.
Okay, first of all let me say I am a VERY critical first class gadget whore. And this thing is amazing. The screen resolution is not amazing...but honestly, if you are watching a well encoded Divx or Xvid file you will not notice at all! The battery life is very good...just over four hours for me. Using it in hard drive mode could not be easier. If you download tv shows from the internet ....or want to copy your DVDs over....it works amazingly easily and looks great. The 7" screen is a completely different experience from anything you've seen before in portable media players. The device is not pocket sized...but it actually is surprisingly small and handy. It won't fit in your pocket...but, when in it's case, it is just slightly larger and heavier than a paper back book (though MUCH thinner). My ONLY complaint about this device is the docking device to plug it into the TV. There is no place to plug in an RF cable...so if you are on the road plugging it into a TV involves either a DVD or VCR.....or an RF modulator AND a System Switcher...which sort of defeats the purpose of it's portability. But that is a relatively small complaint considering.I LOVE THIS THING>...for $300...it's a steal.Macros
This is the second one of these cameras i've bought. My first one was dropped and the screen cracked...i had to have the same exact one! Gorgeous pictures, wonderful settings, and a huge lcd screen are musts! Love it!
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).
I received the order I placed via Amazon on the 13th of this month and used the "JVC Video Head Cleaner" on the 15th. The unit worked as advertized, however, when I followed the instructions and ejected the "JVC Video Head Cleaner" from my VCR tape player the top "flange" that covers the cleaning tape came off and remained inside my VCR. I had to remove the "flange" with a pair of needle-nose plyers. Upon examining the "JVC Video Head Cleaner" it became apparent that a small plastic "pip" that helped keep the "flange" fixed to the "JVC Video Head Cleaner" broke off. This made the unit unusable for any further VCR cleanings and I feel that this was do to inferior material used in the manufacture of this unit. I also feel that some kind of compansation or refund is warranted.
I bought this player a month ago and couldn't be happier. It plays everything I throw at it and more. I don't use the DVI input but instead SVideo and the picture looks great on my Pioneer Elite 60". The color and detail are great. Load times and layer switchs are slower that other players I've tested but it's not too bad. In reference to the MX-500 remote above, I've "learned" ALL the command from the Denon remote without any problems at all and it works great. Highly reccomended!
No problems with installation on any computer. If your USB port has enough juice, you don't even need to use the AC adapter. I also like that it has all the ports on one side unlike some other products so it's easy to keep your desktop neat.
I bought the 512MB Cruzer Titanium when I started college. It comes pre-loaded with some programs that some people might find useful. For me, I just needed it to move my homework from home to school...so I don't really need much security for it.The main reason I bought the Cruzer was because what it's made of. My mobile devices don't last very long, but besides a few scratches caused by dropping it on bare concrete and asphalt several times, it still works great.Once I start my bachelor's degree program, I'm going to need to upgrade to the 1GB model. You would be surprised how fast 512MB fills up.
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.
Opened my Jukebox Christmas morning and have used it everyday since - I love it! I should point out that I have not used any other MP3 players. Where to start - it's a great place to store all the CDs that I only ever want to hear one song on. In addition, it's wonderful for long car trips - I can avoid dragging my music collection along for the ride. I make one play list that lasts hours. It's easy to use (as is the software - I'll get to my complaints about that in a moment) and works on my home or office computer. It's larger than some of the others but I'm not one to complain about that. I like how it looks and the carrying case works fine for traveling to and from the office.I wanted an MP3 player for my new Element which came with an auxiliary jack. The problem was when I drove my other car (without an auxiliary jack) I couldn't use it. After shopping at Target and inspecting iPOD accessories, I found that they too work for the Jukebox. I can use both the Belkin FM transmitter for my car and RCA jack to hook my Jukebox up to my home theatre system. The other attractive feature for me is that I can use the hard drive to carry computer files to and from work - I have both a Jukebox and memory stick that are easy to use.Complaints:I've never had a problem with the software but did notice only a few days ago that I cannot burn CDs of my play lists - BIG BUMMER. I checked with the Creative site (which is not the best for customer service or simple fact finding) and it said that only &quot;certain versions of the software have the option to burn CDs.&quot; Problem was it didn't tell me which versions. The best solution to that is to use RealPlayer to organize my files instead (both RealPlayer and Windows Media Player will recognize and transfer to and from the Jukebox). I have heard of other &quot;organizer software&quot; for the Jukebox which is available for download but have yet to find it.My second complaint is the volume of media is so large on my Jukebox that it is a nightmare to find one song - if you don't use the play lists you'll be fumbling a lot in the car.I also have experienced the &quot;rebuilding library&quot; message that lasts from two to five minutes if I have not turned on my Jukebox for several days - I'm unsure if this is due to the other computer files that I store on the hard drive or that I simply have not used it.Just my thoughts.
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
Best value for the money -- using "color-specific" ink tanks allows me to print on my Canon Pixma iP4500 printer in the most cost-effective way. Also, Amazon.com has the best prices for this ink of any "walk-in" retailer in my area.
I purchased this camera to replace my Canon Powershot S400 that I dropped and broke. I have always loved the pictures from the Canon S400 but was looking for something with better quality video. My husband has the Canon SD100 that takes great quality 640x480 video but only for 30 seconds at a time. I read about the Sony Cybershot DSCW1 and it sounded like the perfect camera; compact, 5 megapixels and 640x480 video that you could keep shooting as long as you have room on your memory card. So I purchased the camera and a SanDisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro to hold lots of pictures and video. We went out on a beautiful fall day to test it out. What a disappointment! Out of more than 100 pictures there were about 10 keepers...and even those weren't great. The brilliant fall leaves looked faded and the beautiful blue sky looked washed out and white in most pictures. The video quality was the biggest disappointment. In regular 640x480 mode the video kept going in and out of focus so nothing was worth keeping. In 640x480 fine mode the video quality was only slightly better than my Canon's 320x240 video and nowhere near the quality of the Canon SD100 640x480 video. So I sent the camera back for a refund. I read a review that said this camera is great if you know how to use all the manual features. But if you don't know your apertures from your f-stops and just want a good point and click camera, I don't recommend this one.
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.
What else can I say? It's a Plantronics and it works great. You don't have to lean into it at all for it to pick up your voice. I bought it for gaming and it beats wearing those headsets that make your ears tired and red...hehe. A friend turned me unto this mic so I really can't take the credit for the discovery but I definitely recommend it. Thanks!
When my son needed a laptop printer,a.s.a.p., I sprung for a H.P. f4280 (Really likes, at a good price;f.y.i.) u.s.b. cables at the store were all over $15.00. I gave him mine while waiting for this, $6.00 cable-free shipping. Well, I'm using it on my printer. Only difference is I saved a lot. This 6 ft. cable IS gold plated. no problems.
I love this little guy - I listen to music only sparingly, mostly I listen to audio books - I had no problem downloading from Audible - one thing to be aware of, though - it is cheaper to purchase books through Audible than ITunes. Audible has directions on their site that tell you how to purchase from them and still download through ITunes.
As basic cables, they work great! I needed to replace 5.5 ft cables. Good price too. These will work great; not sure how you can get any fancier.
You know when Apple puts it name on a product, it will both be cool looking AND easy to use.The attention to design details goes to every part of the product and the packaging is no exception. Thus, the opening any Apple product is always an experience to be savored... no need to tear right in, but rather to unpacked slowly, layer by layer.[...]
I buy 2 SD cards, 1 Trascend 4GB SD for my brother's TREO 680, and this one 8GB SD for me (of course for my TREO 680 too). I just can say that this CARD works so good with this kind of smartphones. Don't doubt buy it, if you are lookin' for a big SD card for your phone. I guess that the 16GB version should work too.
Decent price - much better than anything local. Arrived as indicated.Batteries in several phones would no longer hold a charge. Replaced with the energizer battery. Phone works again as expected.Have not done testing to compare talk and standby times, but seem to be reasonable.Also cannot speak extensively to longevity, but after several weeks the battery seems to still be performing as expected.
This is a great card for a good price, how ever make sure your computer can read the card...and don't freak out if it can't. All you have to do is hook your camera up to the computer with a USB cable and put the card in the camera and it'll work.Came at the later end of the shipping prediction, but still on time.
The Capkeeper 2 is a great product. Thus far, the adhesive has stuck very well.
I have had these battries in 4 of my phones for over a month. They stay charged while off the charger and while in use. They are good replacements for the originals. I would give them a 5 but havn't had them long enough to judge their longevity.
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.
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.
I like that these have 3 different sized pieces for the ear canal. I have a small ear canal and many of the other buds don't fit well, but the smallest silicon pieces fit my canal perfectly making them stay in place. The sound is good, but nothing special the vocals seem flat and the classical doesn't have the range it should, however these are much better than some other cheap headphones. I bought some Phillips HE591s that had no bass whatsoever. These are good headphones that will work for what I want; working out at the gym.
I bought the NEC MultiSync LCD1860NX - LCD display - TFT - 18.1" monitor for $40 plus shipping. I was a little confused at first about why the monitor wouldn't turn on, but I finally found the vacation switch on the side. It works like a champ and is clear and easy on the eyes (it also doesn't have that resolution jitter that my old CRT had). Very impressive for the price. It's kind of on the heavy side at about 10 pounds and 1-1/2 inches thick, but that works ok since it's on a desk that will get bumped a lot from my kids.
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.
Easy to use, small, powers up quickly, uses AA batteries so no charging needed, uploads easily.I have a Mac and it was almost idiot-proof loading the 3rd party software. You can also upload videos from the camera without the 3rd party software on a Mac (not sure on a PC). Unlike one of the reviewers below, I have no issues getting the USB arm to connect to my laptop.Picture and sound quality are good (better than the video on digital cameras of the same size). Overall a great solution for getting amateur video recorded and distributed.
When I ordered this iPod I just wanted a pink iPod. When it came it didn't work, there was something wrong with it. I guess my review is more a review of the seller, The Great iPod Exchange. This company is wonderful to work with. They tried to help me fix the problems but once it looked like it was not fixable, they refunded all of my money, no arguments! This seller was very responsive to my needs as a buyer and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again.
I really love this keyboard, it's fantastic. The only gripes I have about it is that it's a little big for my desk (not the keyboards fault though) and that the LED lights seem to be a little dull. Other then that it's awesome and I recommend it to anyone who wants a functional, nice looking, keyboard that performs well. Keys respond fast & the keyboard is smooth.
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)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 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 bought this monitor to replace a 17" Apple Studio Display (the 2000-model candy-colored version). After years with the Studio Display, which was a truly fantastic monitor (although high-priced at $499), I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find another one of such high quality.The ViewSonic p70f exceeded my expectations. It's actually capable of doing a higher resolution than the specs claim - 1792x1440 under Linux - and the brightness, clarity, and color consistency are great. However, even though it's significantly brigher, clearer and less distorted than the other PC monitors I use at work (ViewSonic E-series) it's slightly less bright and slightly less clear than the Apple monitor was. Of course, it's also less than half the price. ;)The only things I don't like about it are things which I don't like about *any* PC monitor I've been able to find, and are all related to form-factor: 1) The base is too low (I have to stack books underneath) and you can't stick your keyboard under it; 2) The screen, though flat, is highly reflective; 3) the monitor extends far to the back, and the top is a funny difficult-to-clean shape.Overall, it's a very nice monitor for the price, and it looks pretty snazzy too.
This combo pack of printer ink is perfect for what i needed. It was the perfect cartridge for my printer it was easy to purchase this product.
For starters, I really dislike giving negative reviews, but this seemed necessary. There are so many things wrong with this mp3 player, but I will keep this short and to the point. No troubleshooting support. Website is very vague about problems you may encounter. Good luck getting a response from customer service. The main problem is that it doesn't work with i-Tunes (mp4)and only accepts mp3s. This would have been great to know before purchasing. Another issue is that the website is designed to have your children begging for more...literally. Go ahead and plan on upgrading to V.I.P (extra $$$) since the basic features won't keep your daughter amused for long. If you can spare the change, I would recommend investing in an i-Pod/Zune if your main interest in this product is to play music.
Sharp LC26DV22U 26-inch LCD TV with Built-In DVD PlayerI too was disgusted with the poor quality/quantity of sound from my new Sharp LC26DV22U TV. So, I pulled the back cover off the set and installed a female 1/8 inch stereo phone jack (Radio Shack part number; 274-0246). I wired it directly to the TV's speakers using bell-wire (from an old telephone cord). Then simply plugged in a PC sound system I had laying around. It works wonderfully and it was easy to do. Just use the wire diagram on the phone jack package and connect to the marked terminals on each speaker of the set. I didn't disconnect the set's speakers, so the TV will still work with or without the PC speaker system plugged in.
This product works as it should and is what it is. A 50' extension cord.
This is a great product that was shipped in a very timely manner and received in great condition. Brand new laptop batteries that save the average Dell Laptop user over $100 per battery versus that of [...]. Would reccomend this to anyone and everyone who is in need of a new battery.
Has anyone figured out a way to make this region free??? If I could it would be perfect
I probably look at Amazon descriptions more than at television, but my son's intense interest in HD flat panels has led me to personally research them. This Toshiba is not only a better price than the Samsung, Sony, Sharp, and panaSonic, but on two trips to Sears I've noticed that the Toshiba's picture quality matches or surpasses that of the more expensive sets (set-up, placement, etc. is everything). Moreover, as currently priced on Amazon, it's fairly attractive--about $60 more than the 32" Toshiba without the DVD player.All of these rectangular screens will stretch and distort the images of a regular TV-sized screen or pre-1955 movie, regardless of what some viewers say. But if you decide you need to use a setting that fills the whole screen, Toshiba has one setting that's better than most other sets that I've seen--rather than stretch the entire picture, Toshiba manages to extend only the 40% making up the space on the sides.. It works fine until a lanky Jimmy Stewart or Tim Robbins begins to look like Orson Welles or John Candy whenever he's standing at the left or right side of the screen.The included DVD player is a tempting space-saver, and it comes with the magic buzz word "upconvert" (which I'm beginning to suspect does not mean a heck of a lot). But remember that disc drives can (and do) go bad much more readily than television sets. True, it's not as much of a hassle to haul this flat-panel in for repair as the old big-screen tube sets. But it's still a two-person job. Also, what happens when you decide that mere upconversion isn't good enough and that you require the "real thing"--a Blue Ray or HDTV DVD player? (The latter is a specific high definition technology competing against Sony's Blue Ray. Which system ultimately prevails is anybody's guess.) Then there's 720 pixels vs. 1080, with the latter rapidly gaining ground. In fact, in a mere year's time, LCD technology drew even with, then pulled ahead of plasma, so change--much to television manufacturers' and dealers' delight--is becoming as commonplace in television sets as computers.With all of this in mind, and with a raised TV stand that allows room for a DVD/VHS player-recorder under the set, I went for the Toshiba without the built-in DVD. If you plan to hang the set on the wall or place it directly on a small table with no room underneath or to the sides, this model with the built-in DVD player probably makes sense.
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 like this card because the quality is fair and the price is very good.
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!
This was just what I wanted. Easy to use and good quality. I just loaded my photos on a jump drive/flash drive (purchased separately) and put the jump drive in the frame and it worked! I loaded 300 photos (some of them scanned), and they later added some more from their computer. I sent the whole thing to my folks and it worked for them. It made for a lovely 50th wedding anniversary present. Worth the money :D
This is one terrific lens! It solves the problem of wide-angle coverage in the 1.6 FOVCF very nicely. As others have pointed out, the mechanical build and optical quality (with 3 Aspherical elements and 1 Super-UD) probably deserve an "L" stamp and a red ring. This lens appears to be of almost identical build, quality and size as the EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM. Even uses the same 77mm filter size as most of the L's. Overall sharpness is excellent, with maybe a little softness towards the corners at 10mm, but I've seen comparisons with other ultra-wide zooms like the Sigma and the Canon blows them away! CA is well controlled too. There is slight Barrel and Pincushion distortions present at the low and high ends, but less than would be expected for a lens this wide. All in all this is one of the best wide-angle zooms available.The major criticism of this lens usually comes down to; "well, how long will Canon continue to make 1.6 FOVCF cameras?" or "Someday I might upgrade to a Full Frame camera, then what will I do with this lens?" I doubt very seriously that Canon will do away with the APS-C cameras any time soon. My reasoning is that:1. Canon just came out with the Full Frame 5D at the $3000 price point. Introducing a FF camera to replace the 20D at $1500 would kill the 5D after only a few months.2. Having the EF-S lens line already established almost guarantees keeping the 1.6 format - mostly because of this lens. To be able to use the EF-S 10-22mm, a chip can't really go any bigger than 1.6 since this seems to be the limit of the useable coverage. Using a 1.5 or 1.4 sensor for example would probably start to introduce significant fall-off at the corners of the larger chip.As I am writing this, the PMA conference is only four days away. My prediction is that Canon will announce a replacement for the 20D that will, in essence be a 1.6 FOVCF version of the 5D. They will probably increase the (already excellent) density of the 20D's CMOS by shrinking pixel size down to around 5 micron yielding something around the 10 mega-pixel range to compete with the Nikon D200. Maybe they will call the camera the 50D after the 5D since they can't really use the name 30D because D30 was already used.In any case, my point is that the 1.6 APS-C format will likely be around for some time to come, until the point where the FF price point drops enough to warrant discontinuing the xxD line. Even then, when that happens, doesn't mean you'll throw your 20D in the trash! You'll still want to keep using it and/or sell it, and having this lens will significantly increase its usefulness or resale value.Now, having said all that, this is the only EF-S lens I plan on buying. From the reviews I've read, the other EF-S lenses are of significantly lesser quality, and all of your other lens needs can be met with standard EF lenses anyway, APS-C or otherwise. Plus you get the option to buy L glass.So, bottom line is buying this particular EF-S lens for a 20D or XT is a no-brainer. It's the best solution for wide angle in this format. Hesitating to buy it because "I might get a FF camera someday" is also nonsensical. What I might do in the future is just that, for the future. Not buying a mid-priced car today because "someday" I might buy a Ferrari doesn't satisfy my use and enjoyment of the car today!
Exactly what I was looking for, for movies and stereo music, is just a great sound, for all the JBL speakers system bought from Amazon.
First, the good part: The GPS receiver is very light and tough, and the included basic plotting software works great.Now, the bad part: If you buy this, throw out the Rand McNally software. It's horrible. The maps will NOT scroll on the palm, and instead will draw for literally 1 second your position, then go black for 10-15 seconds, then draw again for 1 second. Plus, you can run it from a SD card, OR you can run it from RAM. If you want to install the application in RAM and the maps (which are HUGE - 6MB-8MB for most city's metropolitan areas) on the SD card, you are out of luck.I've downloaded a demo of Mapopolis and it appears to be about 1000x (no joke) faster, GPS-compatible, and supports RAM &amp; SD card dual usage.
First time Transcend purchase. I was a little nervous about buying a lesser known brand, but works great and excellent price. Easy to open packaging is a great plus.
This was originally for my Mobile set up. However, due to the long Banana connections they won't fit in my case securely. However, I used them on my Karaoke system (Much more room behind amp) and the work great!) Monster is the best name for cables, but if your pushed for space behind your amp, you might want to consider another alternative.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorAmazon SAVED me over $150.00 on the purchase of this GPS model by Garmin. Also, in addition to the savings I received, the product was shipped to me in a very timely manner. The unit itself is extremely efficient and a REAL time/life saver for my outside sales position. I can't imagine going back to the old way of navigating. From now on I will check out Amazon BEFORE buying electronics anywhere else!
When I first got my Bass Freqs I loved them. They create rich lower notes well and I love the sound isolation capabilities. Then one of the earbuds began to play music noticeably quieter than the other. This happened only a couple weeks after buying the earbuds from Amazon. After getting a new pair on warranty, I was glad to find they worked perfectly after that... until one of the earbuds just fell apart. And it happened right after the warranty ended, too. Not only that, but the other earbud has just started falling apart, and they are both unreliable. I would not buy this product again, no matter how good it makes my music sound.
Fast delivery great batteries. I had used these before and got excellent results with them. would recommend them to any one looking for replacement batteries for their camera.
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 received an imitation battery and not a Canon battery. It did not have any packaging. Buyers please be aware before buying from this seller.Amazon can you please change the description of this item and tell the buyers so that they know that a cheap imitation replacement will be sold and not a Canon battery so that customers dont waste their time and money.
FOR A BRAND THAT I'VE NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE...............THESE HEADPHONES ARE THE BEST THAT I'VE EVER HAD. I KNOW............I KNOW.............ALL HEADPHONES ARE RELATIVELY THE SAME. RIGHT? WRONG.THE BASS IN THESE LITTLE HEADPHONES, IS WHAT SEPARATES THEM FROM THE PACK.YOU WILL LITERALLY FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN A CONCERT OR IN SOMEONES CAR WHO HAS A GREAT SYSTEM. BY THE WAY...I'M USING ALL CAPS BECAUSE THIS IS HOW GREAT THIS PRODUCT IS. TRY THESE BEFORE YOU TRY ANY OTHER, YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY.
I bought the unit, got it home, and played some movies through my HDMI hookup. It looked flawless, even better than how the store demo unit looked. By comparison to seeing blu-ray in action, HD DVD completely blows it away. Unfortunately, the player I bought had a glitch that caused the hdmi port to fail. Returned and exchanged it, and my second unit works flawlessly. I've had a couple of the lockup problems, although none ever during playback. Its just a matter of turning off, unplugging, then replugging and turning the unit on again. I guess thats the price to pay for such wonderful technology as an early adopter, but I wouldn't give this thing up at all. It works wonderfully as an upscaling dvd player. If you're considering an upscaling dvd player, just spend the extra few hundred and buy this. You won't be sorry.
I used this battery in my new Sony DSC-WX9 digital camera (still, video, panoramic). The literature said to expect 210 still shots or 1.75 hours of power. I believe I received about this amount. I powered the camera on and off dozens of times, and had it on for extended times, watching for a shot I wanted. I took about 400 photos a day, and used about two batteries a day.I was in Italy, so used a special charger I had purchased last year in Germany. The charger has plugs for Europe, North America, and others. I had not expected this universal charger, which accommodates many battery types to charge the battery to full capacity, but the batteries seemed to have a full charge, and last as long as I expected.I have used this battery for only a month or so, so cannot speak to the longevity and how they take a charge after a long period of use.
Well, this is my first UV filter, I have a Canon EOS 60D with 18-200mm kit lens. I read some reviews about UV filter and decided to go with B+W. The build quality of this filter is great and so work it works nicely, I have nothing to complain about.
Well, i have tried Shure e3c's and UE super.fi 5s and have settled into my new ER4Ps happily. These are the ticket. About me, I am a music [roducer and audio engineer and scrutinize every speaker, headphones mercilessly. The Shures I found to have well defined mid range but a weak low end. The ER4Ps have the most fat, well rounded sound out of any earbud I have ever tried. The entire frequency range is well defined with none overshadowing the others. You will definitely hear the subtleties in music. The attack is very impressive. When paying close attention to vocals, I can hear the room the singer was in. (Listen to some Queen and hear Freddie like you've never heard him before!) The natural reverbs really come out like never before. I compare all headphones to Sony MDR-7506's, the over-the-ear studio standard. These run with them just fine and are portable so as to go with your ipod nicely. The background noise reduction is great requiring less volume to enjoy your tunes (aka longer battery life). The three flange earpieces are a bit uncomfortable but the foam inserts offer great noise reduction and are comfortable too. I could keep going on. Finally an earbud for the pro's. I purchased mine here through Blue Proton for $153.95. They responded quickly and I had my order within three days of placing it. I would highly recommend going thru them for the best price with great service.
I bought this card and the Linksys Wireless Router w/ 4 Port Switch to access my business VPN. Basically, even though the boxes say it supports VPN when you speak to the techs they are clear that the current firmware does not. You will have to downgrade to a version which works but is buggy and that's the best they can do.NOTE THAT IT TOOK 5 CALLS TO GET A CORRECT RESOLUTION FROM LINKSYS FROM THEIR TECHS. WASTED MANY HOURS.
These golf balls were recomended by a golf pro and I really think they are equal to much more expensive golf balls.
Keyboard lighting not bright enough to show through the letters unless very dark in the room. Two of the keys already failing after a few months. Not worth the money...choose another brand.
This item works exactly as I'd expect; I purchased it for a Dell Inspiron 1000 which accepts a single RAM module in addition to the built-in 256 MB. That machine only seems to support PC2100 memory (266MHz), but this ended up being cheaper than any PC2100 I could find and is backward-compatible, so it works fine. I've done no serious "burn-in" testing, but have been running the laptop on it for several weeks without difficulty.All in all, recommended as a working no-frills inexpensive piece of memory for laptops that support it.
It's not a bad camera after you get the hang of it. When you first use it, pictures might turn out blurry or jagged indoors or outdoors, but after a lil practice you'll get it. Main thing is holding the camera steady. Don't jiggle the camera when pushing the picture capture button and all the jaggedness will go away =)Not too bad of a quality either. 640x480 resolution but it's quite handy =)
Wow Why bother with an ipod!??!?!This has all the best features and then some.$160 for 4 gb and excellent features or $150 for a 1 gb nano?It's just too cool.HERE ARE SOME THINGS I HAVE ADDED AFTER OWNING IT FOR A WHILE:The sound quality of this mp3 player is BETTER THAN MY COMPUTER WITH WINAMP AND THE EQUALIZERS. Definite audiophile player.I like using the Sony EX71 headphones. Good bass and clean sounding. I use the vocal preset with the bass boost and it sounds infreakingcredible.IGNORE WHAT THAT OTHER GUY SAID. I got a silicone case for $7. The headphones are good if you actually wear them, but I prefer my noise-isolating headphones. The USB cable is actually 1'6", not 6". Read the instructions and you will be able to charge the battery.The shuffle feature has got to be unique. It doesnt pick random songs exactly, it picks ones that lead well from one to another. For example, it does a couple of the same genre or artist and then goes to another. Either that or I have strange, strange luck.
I bought this lens after a year and a half with the f4 version and am amazed at the quality. This lens performs amazing for all of my needs, though I am no professional. It does get a little soft when wide open. The weight however is a big concern. It begins to hurt your hand pretty quickly. For my needs I have decided to sell this lens and go with the f4 (no is) which performs equally well at f4 and the extra features on this lens aren't worth the extreme premium
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.
I bought this Extreme III, 2 GB, SD card for my Hummingird 997c GPS/Depthfinder Combo. It is rugged enough for my on the water activities as well as the trailing to/from the lake. It worked like a charm when I put the Humminbird update on it and now stores my Side Imaging photos with lots of space.If you want a fast, rugged and good sized SD card, this is it.
I was waiting to get a sony walkman which can play CD-R/RW, MP3. Happy that I got this one. Plays MP3 based on folders, not genres. Decent sound quality. Good battery life. Seeking is fast. No backlight. Seeking noise is prominent when reading a MP3 CD for the first time as it loads all files information. Overall a nice unit.
The spec of this PSU looked quite good, but this particular item was dead on arrival! So I can't say much more than that! Return for credit went fine, so nothing to complain about other than some wasted time.
B+W filters seem constantly superior in fit, finish and reliability with minimal light falloff and distortion. I typically pay a premium to acquire superior optics. I cannot put cheap, distorting glass in front of a 1000 dollar lens, nor fail to protect it at all.
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.
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
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 device works great with the cards that I have. I am running XP. I didn't install the included software so possibly that is why I can't determine which of the 4 drive letters my card is 'in' without clicking on each one. Great buy for the money."
Good afternoon, your people send me at the incorrectly address and for that I don't have my cd Player.If you send me the Cd player to the following address.JOSE RAMON MERA CURYEPS X-185647801 N. W. 37th StreetMiami FL. 33166-6559I can tell you about the cd, Thanks.
I have two laptops which share a 19" monitor. I use this switch to attach a usb keyboard, mouse, and the monitor. It works very well and have not had any problems. The only drawback is that it takes several seconds for the mouse and keyboard to become active after switching back and forth. It would be nice if it was a bit faster.
This is a great gaming mouse. If you're a gamer, buy THIS mouse. It has the best reaction time for fragging and first person shooters. It comes with 2 batteries, so one can be recharging while you use the other. You'll never have to be sidelined while the battery recharges.If you are not a gamer, though, consider the Logitech MX 1000 mouse for more features, a better feel and never having to change the battery (it's built in).
This is a viable alternative to the Tivoli and Boston Acoustics models. Tivoli (to my ears) is best sounding of bunch. Boston Acoustics has two alarms and digital display. But both are $30-$60 more. Sangean has great FM reception; perhaps more bass than one would like (for classical and NPR news). Recommended.
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 bought this for my Panasonic High Def camcorder. It works great and allows me to get about 90 minutes of HD recording.
When my palm pilot (tungsten e) died, I found out that the problem was that it was only my battery. I went to a specialized battery store and they said it would cost ~$70 to buy this battery from them. I realized that this wasn't close to a good deal, so I shopped around online. I am soooo thankful. I found this for a total of ~$17,- including shipping - and that includes directions with pictures, the screwdrivers needed to open the palm, and the battery (which turned out to be a high-capacity battery, which is even better than I expected). it was perfectly new,and was easy to solder in (yes, you do have to solder, but I am fourteen and have only soldered once before. There is already solder/flux there for you to use, so all you really need is the soldering iron (i borrowed one from a friend)The only problem that I had was closing up the case again (i didn't realize I needed to use a little force- hey, I didn't want to break it). Just be careful with the soldering iron, as it can melt the plastic case around the motherboard. Please, back up all of your data before replacing the battery.BOTTOM LINE: I would definitely recommend buying from Osprey Talon. It's a heck of a lot better than paying $70 for the same battery.
My staff said they really like the feel and performance of this headset. We had a different one that was too clunky and didn't work very well. They can be conveniently across the office and still answer the phone hands-free. I'm the hero!
Ordered 7 USB 10 foot extension cables and none of them work. Windows error pops up indicating that the USB device has malfunctioned no matter what device you plug in. Tried using several different devices and checked all with both direct plug in and a different (properly working) USB extension cable. Fortunately all Amazon purchases are safe and the item has been returned.
A fine modern slide film with realistic colours. Use Fuji 400X if you need more speed or Velvia 100F if a lot of your shots have artificial lighting. This film predates some of the latest technology, but delivers grain free accuate results. A standard.
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 received this as a Christmas gift because I get lost just going around the corner and have a tendency to get very frustrated and stressed when this happens. The interface is very intuitive and there is absolutely no need for the manual as you will figure this out in minutes. The touch screen is smooth and fast. I used the Nuvi to travel from New York to Baltimore, and while I did look at the map, I really never had to as the voice prompts were loud, clear and accurate. I always received enough notice to make turns. Once in Baltimore, I was driving around as though I were a native and had zero stress. And if I missed a turn (and you will) it just recalculates in seconds. At night, I accessed the POI database to see what to do in Baltimore (clubs, bars, etc.) and it found a nice little pub near the Inner Harbor. Decided not to travel back to New York and it popped up many hotels and I called via Bluetooth to get a room, then it directed me straight there. Once at the hotel, I just clicked off the Nuvi from the suction mount and placed it in my pocket. Note: always remove the mount as well (easy to remove and put on) as thieves look for traces of any navigation system, especially something like this. Speaking of thieves, there is a function to allow you to lock the system so if it is ever lost or stolen no one can use it. Although you may be out of $$$, there may be some consolation knowing that the thief can't use it either. Even if you don't travel a lot out of your hometown, this product is nice to have to suggest different routes, avoid traffic ("Detour" option), show things to do that you may not have known existed in your area (sites, landmarks, attractions, etc.). It's not perfect, as I did notice that it does get confused when driving in Manhattan. Some of the roads and highways are closely connected and it may think you're driving on a particular road when you're really driving on a totally different one. However, it figures this out and adjust accordingly.
I received my laptop stand and set it up right then and I was very happy with it immediately my machine cooled down and it ran faster, no complaints here. Would highly recommend product to other's.
Easy to setup, but was having problems when I try to change the usb port and calls was dropping after 15 mins. I called the 877's number and they informed me that there is problem with the software that came with the package and to download the update, which came out in 9/2006. Now it is perfect.
I bought the Philips 6.5-Inch Digital Picture Frame for my Ma' as a birthday present and she absolutely loves it. She said it was the best gift I ever gave her. I loaded a hand full of pictures on it before sending it to her just so I could provide phone support when she had trouble. It's so easy to use, she didn't even need help. In addition to being intuitive and user friendly, it's well made, attractive and has a beautiful crystal clear picture. I did a lot of research before buying this frame and this one came out on top in a lot of reviews. I'm glad I decided to spend a few extra bucks for this fantastic product. I don't usually write reviews, but this wonderful frame deserves a thumbs up. I highly recommend this thoughtfully designed digital picture frame.
You can NOT beat the price of these Panasonic Mini DV Tapes. I have always used Panasonic tapes in my Canon Elura 100 video recorder. This dealer has great prices and free delivery. These tapes always provide a great picture.
I had researched this camera for about two weeks, and decided to buy one. It is my first SLR digital camera. I am very pleased with the size of the camera, the lcd screen, and menu (Very easy to use). It takes amazing pictures when printed on my Sony DPP-FP30 photo printer, I would recommend this camera to anyone thats on a budget and wants good quality.
Time will tell. Nothing much to assemble out of the box, not many bells and whistles but something like this doesn't need many.
good quality of speaker wiremore than what i neededbut it will come in handy soongreat price too
I use these when I both jog and bike pretty much every day (in all kinds of weather) and I haven't found anything that fits as well, gives great sound reproduction, but still allows me to hear and be aware of the outside world. They are also surprisingly rugged and I can generally use the same pair for 18-24 months before they eventually give out. I keep worrying that Sony might discontinue them so I stocked up a on a couple of pair last time I ordered them.
This product seems to get a lot of criticism for one fault or another, but seems to work well so far on my Giant Cypress hybrid bike. This mount will not fit a 1-1/4" Trek roadbike handlebar. You need to buy the larger mount but it does not come with a cradle, so you need to buy both mounts, but was ok for me since I have a hybrid and a Trek road bike, so I just switch cradles.PA Biker
Got this product based on reviews + price. Certainly not because one or the other alone. I'm an SLR newbie, so investing a fortune into a tripod is not on the top of my priority list.It is definitely very light and compact. I bought it specifically because of that. The plan is to take it along on vacation to Europe and elsewhere where I might want to travel light, but get a lot of pictures. It will definitely fit into a small-medium size back pack or even a medium size women's purse. The tubes are metal and the joints are plastic (we'll see how they hold over time, I guess, but for thirty bucks, I won't cry much if it breaks in a year). Carrying case is a definite plus. It can be carried (the case that is) as a back pack or over the shoulder bag.Regarding the height, as many here complain, I read the specs and was aware of how tall it is before I ordered it. So no complain there. Read the specs, people! I bought this one and another one that is of full height on the same order. The maximum height of this one will put the camera in front of your eyes if you are sitting in a chair.One complain I do have is that it has no quick release. The description says it does, but unless I don't know what the quick release is, it doesn't. It has a classic bolt that needs to be unscrewed before the camera can detach from the tripod. I uploaded a picture to show that.Overall value for the $ is 5 stars.
This was surprisingly easy. I literally just unpacked it and put it in my PC. It came up and was ready. It has been running for over 3 months now is working great. It is fast and quiet.
I took a shot with this item. The cd player in my 2002 ford truck just wouldn't work anymore. So it was either purchase a new radio/cd player or give this item a try. Read the directions, popped it in the player, 2 mins later I was playing my cd's again like the radio was new. Spend the $10. bucks, it was well worth it..
Pros: Price, Screen size, Full size keyboardCons: It comes with toll free number for assistance. Every time you call them you get to speak with hard headed rude and purely unprofessional customer service executive.It does not come with any recovery disc. You have to create one by your self as soon as you start using your system.No user manual except pdf file loaded on hard drive with is really unintuitive and useless. After scrolling through so many pages you never find what you are looking for.If you play game for more then 20 min it gets really hot.Over all its not a bad deal if you don't need any help from customer service, can do without recovery disc and user manual and don't play games.
I've had this machine for over a year now and the support from Brother has been absolutely in the basement. In a former job, I did a lot of computer support, so I'm no dummy, and I can tell when a problem is poor support.Do not buy this machine if you use Windows XP and want it to receive your faxes and save them on your computer or if you want to also have another modem in your machine.Although Brother advertises this machine as coming with software that supports PC Receive (Brother Multifunction Pro Suite), it doesn't work with Windows XP. If you call support, they will then tell you, after you have bought the machine, that the PC receive part of the Suite does not work with XP. They will tell you to use the Fax monitor program in windows xp to receive faxes and will blame any problems on Microsoft. And there will be problems.Eventually, they told me to upgrade my firmware. The guy who tried to walk me through it kept blaming my pcs (not one but two of them) when the upgrade wouldn't work. Later I found basic information on the web that said to try changing the printer port configuration in the CMOS if the upgrade wasn't working, but no one at brother support ever told me to try such a basic step. This guy assured me that the firmware upgrade would make it work better with XP but the jury is still out on that.Meanwhile, I've had to buy another modem and install it on a separate machine in another room to receive faxes and save them to a PC. I also found out through material on the web that the reason that separate modem probably wouldn't work sharing a splitter on the same phone jack with the MFC 9700 is the noise interference generated by the MFC. Sure enough, the modem works if the MFC 9700 is turned off and not connected. And it works on the machine several rooms away (sharing the same phone line). But it won't work anywhere near the 9700.The scan and printer functions work pretty good after loading updated XP drivers. It had a tendency to hang in Wordperfect with the older drivers and under Windows 98 requiring frequent reboots. But the printing has been fairly reliable with XP and Wordperfect with the updated drivers. The scanning has been fairly good too, but you have to have Paperport 8.0. The version that came with the 9700 didn't work with XP.But if you intend to use it for heavy fax use, especially receiving, don't get this one.And oh by the way, I've had toner problems like some of those described in reviews too. first they told me to get a new toner, then they told me to get a new drum. I figured it out myself. Don't use reloaded toners on this machine. Any tiny tiny little open hole or the like will give you streaks and grey fuzz over the whole page. And you will have to clean, clean, and reclean everything before you put in new toner and drum or it will contaminate everything. Bottom line is don't use recycled toner on this machine. Get the real thing. And stick with the lower volume toners instead of the high capacity one. Since Brother separates the drum and the toner, you don't have to buy a new drum every time you change toner, it isn't as expensive as buying the real thing for most brands of laser printers.The machine has potential but poor support and poor Windows XP compatibility really bring it down
Other vendors wanted over 20.00. Got this one for less than 5.00!!
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.
We love this camera. You can't beat it for the price. We had an SD 400 that I loved too but dropped and broke the retractable lens. (lesson learned: always use the strap!) So this was a replacement. It uses the same batteries as our old one so that was one feature we chose it for. Bigger screen, more features, great pictures. Love the video feature and can easily tuck it into my purse. Great for the price!
The pros of this product:1. The security partition it has. Helps me do a temp backup of my personal projects and docs and no body can see them.2. The size, it is pretty small, at least smaller than my previous (Jumpdrive 128 mb lexar)There are few things I don't like:1. It didn't come with a bandstrip to carry it over the neck2. I have a bad feeling about I am going to lose the cap. It doesn't get tightly closed as the lexar I had before.3. Doesn't have a swicth to write protect only.Jose Luis
This is one of six Aiwa products I own. I have had it for almost 2 years (since it came out in 1998). As for the CD player... never had any real problems. Once, the lens was dirty and just needed cleaning, most likely because I really don't take the best care of my stuff. Other things to mention: As far as picking a stereo with the best overall quality, price, power, and amount of features - this system is your best choice.
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.
Works great for me. Plugged the iPod Nano (4GB 1st Gen) into the transmitter and plugged it into the power outlet (a.k.a cigarette lighter) and within a few seconds I had the recommended frequency tuned and my music playing. The transmitter is small enough that you can hide it in your palm but large enough you can velcro it to the dash and it'll support the iPod Nano, and maybe a larger iPod.
Good if works. In average, 1 out of 5 DVD is OK (I am writing this after about 6 month experience). Sometimes doesn't finalize, someties produces DVD that locks in the middle of playing, sometimes locks during finalization process what makes it a challenge to stop and remove DVD. Yes, I am using the most expensive Belkin cable with gold plated connectors and most expensive Sony DVD-R. Uisng digital link to Canon ZR300. Next product from Sony that confirms the fall of this once great manufacturer.
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.
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.
We bought this after having a problem with a device that cost 4 times as much. There are problems with this one that you should be aware of however. First, it does not charge your iPod so you have to continue to remember to take it out and charge it separately. Secondly, if you don't remember to turn off the iPod, even though your radio may be off, it continues to run and will eventually run the batteries in the iPod down and you will have to take it out and charge it again.The good things include a clearer reception than the standard device that also charges the iPod and of course the price. So far we have used it on a regular basis for several months and would buy another one even knowing the problems outlined above.
We recently bought a second computer for our home, and wanted both of them to share our broadband internet connection. I looked around at a lot of different routers, and this one seemed to be just what we needed. It is compact in design and was super easy and very quick to install; the installation wizard is practically fool-proof. I am very pleased with this router, and we are surfing the web on either computer and simultaneously on both computers with no problems.
This works great! I've tried other remote extenders, but this one has a better range, and is more responsive. I have three seldom-used TVs (garage, office and bedroom) that share a single cable box. The cable box is in the office. I used the battery transmitter in the garage remote, and bought a second transmitter for the bedroom remote. Everything just worked. Highly recommended!
I just got this little guy (so small it fits in the palm of my hand), and I am thoroughly satisfied with it. It is small, yet it has a lot of features, and it seems to be well manufactured - doesn't seem like it will break real soon or anything. I have recorded four files so far, and have even transfered them to my laptop (running Win 98 SE). The installation of the software was seamless, and all works great. I have not had a chance to try out some features of the recorder (lecture mode for instance), but I am very satisfied with what I got so far.
Maybe I'm just an example of defective design, but earbuds tend to fall out of my ears.These Sony earbuds - little speakers actually - and their ear clips stay in place. They are very comfortable to wear for hours since nothing is actually going near your ear canal. I've even fallen asleep with one of them on the pillow side. The clips slip onto the ear easily and stay put.Audio quality is what you would expect from earbuds: okay and nothing more.The four-foot cord is split for about half its length and a slider is used to adjust the tension of the buds in your ears. I've pulled the slider all the way up to my chin to get the earbuds firmly seated in my ear. The split cord design is also supposed to keep the cord free of tangles.Overall, an excellent buy for a pair of earbuds that will stay in place and give you reasonably decent listening.Jerry
This is a well dong product, holding up to all its promises.You can program your favorite radio show or use it as an alarm.Records voices on the fly.Easy and simple interface.
This is day 1 of owning the drive, and so far it's worked well with both my imac (early 2006) and macbook (mid-2007). I plugged it in and the computers had no trouble recognizing it. also no problems with powering the device via USB, and copying speed with music files is a bit under 1GB per minute. quiet, small, and so far it's been as easy to use as a flash drive.
This was a perfect transaction. A great product, Original Equipment, and it arrived within 24 hrs of my purchase, can't beat that. I'm very satisfied with the seller and the product. It eliminated the need for batteries in My Olympus digital camera.
I purchased this stereo to replace an old Sony rack system. I love the fact that it plays both MP3 and WMA formats. I also love the graphic equalizer display, and that is one of the main reasons I chose this model. As far as sound quality, it is quite good, although the high frequencies are not as sharp as on my old Sony system. Bass response is excellent though. Both this unit and my old Sony have the same power ratings per channel, but overall this unit does not have quite as much punch as the Sony. However, to be fair, I should say that the Sony was a much more expensive stereo.Overall, I think this stereo is an excellent choice for anyone living in a small house or apartment. It has lots of great features and is a great value for the money.
This works great and is very simple to use. I recommend to anyone looking for this type of product stop your search here.
It's the best laptop case I have seen so far. I use it pretty rough and cram the small pockets with other electronic stuff but haven't seen the material sag. This brand deserves the higher price it demands. Five stars.
I needed a lens to take photos under the following conditions:1 - Artificial lighting.2 - Subject located less than 20 meters from the camera.3 - Camera with a 1.6 crop factor (APS-C sized sensor).4 - No flash.5 - Shutter speed of 1/100 (or faster) to freeze action.6 - ISO not over 800 to minimize noise.7 - Indoor sport (Judo).Before choosing the Canon 85mm 1.8, I had read several lens reviews.Most reviews recommended this lens for portraits and indoor events.I choose this lens because of:1 - Good reviews.2 - Fair price.3 - Maximum aperture of 1.8.After several photos with this lens, I have the following observations:1 - This lens is solidly built and deserves good recommendations.2 - Most photos were sharp and required almost no post-processing.3 - Post-processing usually consisted of minor adjustments and cropping.4 - Considering the above settings, the aperture ranged from 1.8 to 2.5.5 - Since this lens is a prime, you get better results moving around.6 - The focus mechanism is fast and silent.Considering my application, I am satisfied with the Canon 85mm 1.8.Please note that I am an amateur, not a professional photographer.
With all the computerized and electronics in today's cars, there is always a constant draw on the battery. You won't notice a problem until you leave your car at the airport for a few days and discover that the battery won't start the car.This is the fix. Plug it in the cigarette lighter (or power outlet for us non-smokers), and place on the dash. Suction cups provided to attach it to the glass, but don't leave it attached while driving (duh).Some vehicles tend to suffer from "dead battery syndrome" more than others, but with this unit, my Camaro SS and ZO6 Corvette are immune to the problem.
I have always loved ATI, and this card is no different! I bought it to use as a DVR, and it functioning as that, and I will most likely use it to transfer tapes to DVDs as well at some point. The On-demand function is bothersome because it is slowing everything down to the point of affecting the video performance. I think once I figure out how to shut that aspect of it off (because I never use that part of it), I hope the performance will be what I have always come to expect from ATI's All-In-Wonder video cards.Also, this card was built on the cusp of the 720p HD age. It has trouble decoding channels that are in full HD.If I can get to work the way I want to and disable that on-demand feature, I'll be golden!
I replaced the 1GHz splitter installed by Comcast with this one and i see more pixalation then i did before. Disappointed.
I'm surprised at how well this sounds over the FM. It uses clearFM technology:Audio Fidelity - Kensington ClearFM technology accurately reproduces the audio in your music, delivering richer lows, crisper highs, and superior stereo separation to produce the "concert hall" effect.Audio Quality - Kensington ClearFM technology contains patented filtering technology, resulting in the lowest Total Harmonic Distortion and Signal-to-Noise Ratios of any FM Transmitter on the market today.I have an ipod nano second generation - Kensington makes a similar unit with the ipod base connector that also charged the ipod, but with this one I can use any mp3 player (or anything with a normal headphone jack). I don't plan on driving around for longer than the battery charge lasts on the nano anyway.
Have had this computer since it first came out.. probably about two years now. Have not had any problems with it... havn't upgraded anything, besides running dual screens. It runs multiple programs fine, Java, Flex, ArcGIS, AutoCad, Office, Adobe, etc.. all running at the same time. Great computer!!!!!!!!
I bought this for a recent vacation to the U.K where we rented a Cayenne for the 2 weeks we were there. The headrests on these SUV's are sculpted and the sling did not fit over it very well but they do on a majority of other headrests. Bottom line I guess is check your headrests first.Other than that, it was well made and did the job fine.
This case is durable and looks good. I carried my 770 around more once I had this case. It is a perfect fit! The only thing I don't like is the belt clip - but this is mostly because of the Nokia 770's size and not because of the case. I highly recommend this case!
I had several issues with this item and with this order.This case is designed like a lot of handheld gaming device cases. It is meant to enclose the unit, leaving holes in appropriate places for cords to plug in, and you just play with the device permanently inside the case.The issues I had with this item and this order were as follows:1. There is a very small tab on each side with an indentation in the center. These are designed to fit into slots with little pegs that go into the indentations, and keep the case closed. They don't work; the tabs don't keep the case closed when the device is in it, and it falls open if you do so much as pick up the device when encased. I tried it on two different devices with the same result. I suppose you could glue the tabs shut, but obviously this is not desirable (for one thing, you couldn't change the faceplate without destroying this case to get out the unit).2. The overall construction is very thin. This is normal for mobile gaming device cases, but this is exceptionally thin, like not much thicker than the hard plastic bubble pack it came in. Putting a phone book on this would probably crack it. This is probably the reason for issue #1 above.3. Beware if you have Amazon Prime, because as I do with everything I simply clicked "Buy now with 1-click." The result was 2-day shipping at a charge of $30.24, almost 3X the cost of the item itself and clearly unreasonable in comparison with other orders weighing considerably more than this tiny item. If not for this postage rip-off, I would probably just have thrown the item out, but IMO this is clearly an unreasonable "shipping and handling" charge.I was disappointed with the product and even more so with the seller over the postage issue. I have sent emails to both Amazon and BoxWave regarding the postage issue; hopefully BoxWave will accept a return with full refund including postage, on the basis that the unit was not functional.I also orderedGame Boy Micro iShield Case. It works differently, more like Sony's own cases for the PSP, but it is better-constructed, closes tightly and works a lot better. I recommend the Dreamgear case 100% over this one.
I have used this unit on two long trips so far and it has accurately gotten me out of airport congestion on both occasions. I am very pleased with the XL and would recommend it to anyone who wants a basic unit without useless additional frills.
Before getting this product you have to understand it's limitations. It's power is 75 Watt. It is enough to charge your phone and laptop, not enough to work+charge your laptop.This device is just the best on the market:1) Power is stable2) I never burn the car plugs with it - when the power is OVER 75, it disconect the circuit from the car3) It does not get overheatI tried other devices of different companies and was very disappointed:-if pover over 75 Watt there is a great chance that your car plus will be destroyed-a lot of devices get overheat-a lot of devices get provide very "unstable" power-a lot of devices are much bigger in sizeSo, if you understand and assume limitations, this is the best you can get (or, if your car has much stronger electrical system, I'd take 120 or 150, but it can bring the risk of burning the plugs)______________PS - I'm using this device for 2 years and very happy. Again, you have to understand limitaions - THOSE ARE NOT OF THE DEVICE, BUT OF YOUR CAR! IT'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN NOT PERFORM BETTER!
The Ibook was shipped fast by Midwest. Product was as described. It works great!
I give these filters 4 stars just due to the fact that it costs so much. They do the best job out of all the filters I've used and I've switched to them because I was seeing glare in some other products. It's not pleasant to carry around an expensive lens and remove a bad filter at every shoot. These lens help me shoot fast and clear instantly without hassling with the lens.This filter isn't cheap but I've seen nicks here and there and thankfully this is much cheaper than the lens itself. If you have the money get the protection, otherwise find something cheaper.
This filter fits well and very clear. I think I should've bought another one to protect my other lense, so I do not have to change every time.
========IMPORTANT UPDATE ==========(as of 9/23/2008 -- 1 year, 9 months after purchase): I didn't notice this at first, so gave the device 5 stars. The clock is fast!! No joke, it gains 2-3 minutes a week. Somewhat annoying, but at least it isn't slow! I just get to work a little early. Other than that, everything else still stands, decent player overall. Nobody else has mentioned this, so maybe mine is defective. I'll contact Fisher to see what they have to say.----- original review ----------The functionality of the alarm clock is great. It allows you to set a different volume for each of the two alarms you can set. You can also have either radio, low-alarm, high-alarm or ipod set for each of the two alarms (with the mentioned volume setting if you are using radio or ipod).As others have mentioned, the LCD is way too bright when on, even at its lowest setting. The bright side (no pun intended) is that the snooze button is what controls the LCD being on or off, so it is easy to find the button at night. Because of this, I end up leaving it off, and hit the on/snooze button when I need to check the time.The clock appears to start playing where you last left off. I don't remember if it plays exactly where you left off, or the beginning of the song, but I think it is where you left off last.The sound quality is good but not excellent. I haven't tried any of the other ipod alarm clocks, so I can't compare the qualities. It is definitely no Onkyo receiver, but for what it is, I am very satisfied. I use it as my stereo in my bedroom. The remote works good, and allows for switching tracks from across the room.The size of the clock is also a plus. I like that it is not too big. The design seems sturdy, and docked fine with my 30gig Ipod Video. I have NOT tried watching a video on it.. I'll have to check that out soon.
I bought this scanner because I read an online review that said it was good for artwork and photos and true to the words, it's great for both. I have never had any problems with installation or scanning my artwork. There is never any garbage stuff that shows up and in my experience it is great.
I bought these speakers for my MacBook.1) The design is great, with the retractable USB cord that can be hidden totally inside. They're very light & seem sturdy.2) The volume is very good. The internal speakers at full volume are the same as these at 1/4 volume.3) Sound quality is ok. The internal speakers sound slightly better at the same volume. These are fine for casual listening but they sound a little more tinny than the internals. That said, the extra volume more than makes up for this. With these speakers one can hear music right across the house.4) Mute key & volume controls on the speaker are good. Curiously, on the MacBook they work even when the built-in speakers are selected.Also, after selecting these speakers, unplugging them reverts to the internal speakers, then reconnect the USB and they're again automatically selected which is nice - rather than having to go to System Preferences every time. Also very nice, the Mac remembers volume and mute separately for the internal & USB speakers, so re-connect them and the volume is where you left it for these speakers, not where you had the internal speakers set.Bottom line: not for audiophiles, but for casual music, Skype/iChat, etc. these things are great and provide all the volume, portability and convenience one could want.
I was very impressed with the compact size and ease of installation. I put it together without looking at the instructions (no self-respecting geek would look at a manual!). The software installation was also quite easy. This is a very good price performer for the home. I like it so much, I will look at Cannon for my scanning needs as well.
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!
Very happy with this unit. The gps functions are super if you remember to put up the antenna (duh). The voice directions are clear and helpful. The points of interest will help find various things but before driving to them, things like restaurants should be called on phone as some may be out of business, which is not Garmins fault. The speakerphone functions works better with my bluetooth phone than my Jabra bluetooth and is great when driving. It even downloands my phonebook to the gps via the bluetooth automatically. Touchscreen works well. No complaints at all.
This replaced my Lexmark Z52 - the Lexmark ink was so expensive and the Canon is better for universal printing and has cheaper inks as well. I recommend it.
Victorinox 47570 Cutlery 6-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox HandleLove these knives, holds an edge , sharpens easy. I have several sizes and used to use them for prep work, but now there home and I love them.
Check their website and look at the tinest text. "USB does not supply enough power to reliably operate the new, larger drive capacities over 120GB. Some systems may work with the 120GB models, for others an optional power supply is available."Even they don't have 120G or less capcity. So, you should purchase a power adapter which is not included with the drive. That's why I returned mini 'triple' and 'combo' as well.
Plenty of cool stuff and used to be a good value for money at acquisition (march2006).Draw backs: Speakers are terrible (miss the Harman option) and processor overheats Notebook shell and mouse pad making it unpleaseant to use.Last, but not least, the screen started to generate an inch wide vertical line that soon after expanded into a second one and who knows where this will end (september2006).A shame warranty does not cover it!Tom
After receiving this DRUM which was listed as having a 25,000 yield capacity, on 12/11/06....Today 1/15/07 my printer is giving me the same error message "DRUM NEAR END" There was no indication when I purchased this product that it would be refurbished..I certainly have NOT printed 25,000 copies...
Been using it for about 3 months now. It works great. Works just like any other iron, except its cordless! That makes it a lot more easier to maneuver and hence ironing is a lot faster.Not once have I felt that it is inferior to a normal iron. As long as you keep placing it back on the dock while you are moving what you are ironing, it remains perfectly at the right temperature.Worth every one of the 5 stars.
I purched the Panasonic TH 42PZ700U in Sept 07 and had power supply problem during Nov 07 and finaly got my replacement coming today 12/19/07. I am not happy with the long waiting in service. The boards kept burning out after trying to replace to fix power supply. Once you have this problem, it can not be fixed by Panasonic.
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.
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!
I bought this hard drive initially for backup, but eventually I had moved a lot of photos and other media onto it alone, along with older schoolwork and such. Over the summer, I had to reformat my main hard drive, and never moved a lot of the backup stuff onto the main drive. Then one day this drive just stopped working. The red &quot;thinking&quot; light would not go off and the computer would not assign it a drive letter. Maxtor did oblige in replacing the drive for free, but would not even consider trying to actually fix the problem. They were quite cordial about replacing the drive, but the replacement is useless to me without the 25+ GB I had on the old drive. The warranty is voided if the casing is opened, so I can't try to fix it on my own, and my only option according to Maxtor is to get a company to attempt data recovery- a very expensive task. What bothers me most is that Maxtor wouldn't even explain what the problem was, let alone try to fix it or allow me to. Thumbs down for a product that didn't even last a year.
I was impressed with the first one I had so I bought another one. This one didn't quite stick together but I would say it must have been a bad one. I would still recommend the product. It looks nice and works well.
This scanner can handle nega-strip and posi-slide and photo with prompt response.Editing is quite easy.HP should keep this model alive.
i use this for back pain, shoulder pain, and cramps. works awesome!for the price, this is a great heating pad.
These sd cards are very fast, and they have worked great with my canon SD800 IS. I can keep shooting frame after frame in continuos mode.
I installed 2 of these in my Dell XPS notebook and they worked great. My machine runs much better now.
This was the most reasonably priced class 6 card with this capacity on Amazon when i purchased it. I have been using it with a canon sd960 to take pictures and full HD movies. The card is fast, it never had issues even when i was recording 20 minutes of full HD movie.
I just wanted to play music from my ipod throughout my house in different locations without any complicated setups. It does exactly that. I can turn on my ipod and have the same music playing as I do chores throughout the house, get ready for bed, or put music out on the deck. The unit is small and mostly unobtrusive. I got the extra speaker to have my music going on all three floors at once. Every so often I unplug a speaker from an outlet and put it into another room to change things up, and it doesn't need to be reset or anything. All the buttons are simple and you don't need a manual to figure out what turns what on. I have had this maybe a year? - and am still happy with it. There isn't much (anything?) out there that can do what this system does for the price. I sure don't feel the need for a stereo system on every floor now.New: Still liking it, and bought one more speaker to cover more of my house!
Wow...these are really great! I dont usually write reviews on products because I usually dont care enough to do so but I had to on these. The sound quality is awesome...louder than any other headphones I have ever purchased. I am a bit new to the sound isolator perk so I am really basing this review from nothing but as a newbie I think the sound isolating quality is great! I can hear my music in peace over the chaos in my home! Good buy, I would recommend. They also come with different earbuds for your convenience. I couldn't rate on longevity because I have only had for 3 days but...I love these!Update...2 years later! I still have these and one of the earbuds went out (I lost them for a while and I rediscovered them this week. Dissapointed a little but they lasted this long so...) Overall I loved them when I bought them but if you want longevity well...two years from now one earphone may stop working but I think that says alot for this product. (I wuold reduce it to 4 stars simply because they dont last forever...which is impossible, BUT I am an impossible customer)
Easy zipper access to convenient compartments, and the interlocking handle makes it comfortable to carry. It has lots of zippered mesh/net pockets that left me a bit confused: I couldn't find a convenient spot for the power adapter and cord, so I just stuffed them into the main section (that has no net pockets). I think this bag is intended as a briefcase, not a travel bag. It has space for file folders, pens, DVDs, cell phone, etc. I use it as a carry-on bag for overnight travel (with my computer); it was not intended for packing a change of cloths and toiletries, but it works.
I only use tiffen filters and have never had a problem with quality of fit.
This is a rear speaker that works great. No static, good sound, just remember it's one speaker for full effect you have to purchase two.
I've owned two styles of Ipod FM transmitters (dock and corded) and this one is great, I switched over so I could keep my Ipod protection on as the dock would not allow this.The only problem is that high symbol crashes and some vocals seem to sound a bit tinty at times and distorted maybe due to compression or the signal transmission. It's a trade off of portability instead of being jacked into by hard wire to your head unit for the best sound.I live in the Philadelphia area and have a hard time with some stations bleeding over sometimes, so I recommend unscrewing your antenna for best results.Overall pretty damn good.
nice and small,easy to use,software thats supplied is 5stars.the price is unmissable.highly recommended
I bought this for my laptop and my playstation 2. So I could game online with the plastation (using a ethernet wire) and access the internet from my laptop wirelessly. Setting it up was &quot;fairly&quot; easy: I just followed the instructions and a couple of minutes later (I had to turn off the firewall so the program could work) the thing worked! I now play online with my PS2 and go to my laptop for any game hints I might need ^_^ So far I've had the thing for a couple of weeks and i haven't noticed any real problems except for a small visible lag when I download something on my laptop. It solved my problem, hopefully it'll solve yours too
i lost mine, that's why i got another one. i wish the push buttons that unlock it from the lens were sticking out more when it's onto the lens.otherwise, i love it.
Card performs well, allows fast photo taking on the Cannon A570IS I got it for.
I purchased this a couple a months ago and while looking online it look like a good product...But when it arrived at my house and I opened the box i was disappointed it is very thin and bendable...and while it sits on your table the fans on the bottom are what is holding it up!
These adapters fit my '97 neon, I did not have to cut the factory speaker plug in the door panel, made the job a lot easier, cleaner and faster. I recommend them no need to solder or cut any wires just plug them into the speaker and then screw the speaker into the door.
I BOUGHT THE TV BECOUSE THE 5 STAR REVIEW, I WAS VERY LET DOWN WHEN I HOOKED THE TV UP FOR MY BEDROOM TV. FIRST THE REMOTE WAS VERY SMALL THE SIZE OF A CREDIT CARD, BUTTONS SMALL AND VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. TV IS ABOUT 20 FEET FROM BED, REMOTE WOULD ONLY WORK ABOUT 6 FEET FROM TV, I TRIED TO BUY UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO SOLVE PROBLEM , TV DOSE NOT SUPPORT UNIVERSAL REMOTE CODES.PICTURE WAS VERY DARK EVEN WITH COLOR ADJUSTMENT ALL THE WAY UP.AFTER ALL THAT ONE SPEAKER DID NOT WORK. I HOPE IF YOU BUY THIS TV YOU HAVE BETTER LUCK THAN ME! I ENDED UP BUYING A 20 INCH VIZON VERY HAPPY, NO PROBLEMS
This microphone is so much better when used with Karaoke Revolution games. You don't have to keep adjusting the headset with each different player, you just pass the mic!! Mine worked great until my dog chewed it, so I'll be buying two more to go with the Karaoke Revolution 3 game!! This is an excellent price too! It costs $20 on Logitech's website.
This Haze MRC Filter #010 - has been the best Haze filter I have purchased in my 35 years of photograpy. I've paid more for top quality haze filters but, this was a surprise. I'll be looking hard at other products from this company. Highly recommended.
Well I bought my mom this printer and it is a piece of crud.
I am really enjoying this mouse everyday. I do a lot of audio editing. I tried using Logitech Mx610 but comparing to the G7 I noticed a big difference in performance even though the mx610 is also not bad and not low in price. So far I had no problems with the G7. It works more than great!!!I would strictly recommend this mouse to anyone who is dealing with serious stuff especially.
These headphones are the best I've ever owned, and I've been through the Bose QC2, Shure, Sennheiser, Apple and Ultimate Ears before I broke down and tried Etymotic. I use these at the gym and on planes, and they are the quietest, most comfortable, smallest profile headphones with the best sound I have ever tried. Don't think -- buy them.
Geforce3 is old card, it was introduced in 2001 January.The reason this card cost so much money because it last and OLd edition.Very hard to find. And the price was not changed since this card was realised.This is insane price, for old card and for 64MB.Gefrorce4 is 100% better than this.Don't buy this card, for sure the worst upgrade for your PC for this price, Unless this card would cost less than hundred dollars.
I purchased this item in order to expand my signal throughout my entire house and apartment, as I have a large home with concrete walls (earthquake building code). Super strong house, but wireless really suffers due to all the concrete and steel in the walls.Sadly the Hawking HSB2 did nothing for me. My signal footprint remained exactly the same. I tried the device on an Asus Router, as well as a Buffalo router.Regardless of the power setting switch, my signal range remained exactly the same. The installation is idiot proof, almost impossible to install it incorrectly. Simply remove the antenna from your router, and attach the unit to the router with the supplied RMA cable....and you're good to go.Perhaps I got a faulty device....impossible to tell. In the end I went with a Zyxel Range Extender kit which worked perfectly. So if this device does not work for you.....try this:-Buy yourself an ethernet range extender kit, and another router...of any sort...it should not matter. Connect one of the range extenders to your primary router's LAN port. Plug the new router into the other Range Extender ethernet port (you can use either the WAN or LAN port on the second router, depending on if you want the second router to establish a subnet). The second router should be installed in the part of your house that suffers from low signal....obviously.You will be pleased with the result. I only wish I thought of this solution before....I could have saved myself $50. Good luck to all.
This thing is amazing! Follow the Quick Start guide, but in most of the installs I've done, you can plug the device in, reboot your computers and everything will work.
This unit stopped working within 4 months of purchase. While I had it, it was cooling my Dell Latitude D620 laptop fairly well. Then one day it just stopped working. I thought maybe the problem was with the USB cord, and sure enough it was. When I held the cord in a "certain way", on the cooler end, the fans would start up. Occasionally it even stayed on after I let go of the cord, and was very careful not to joggle the cord. Needless to say, this was hardly practical in the long run.I wonder if any of these devices are designed to last very long. It didn't cost much, so I am only somewhat upset. I need to buy another one soon. And keep my fingers crossed that it lasts longer than the previous one.
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.
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.
To those folks who've complained that the Canon A95 has a long time lag between pushing the button and capturing the image: push the button half-way down while aiming at your subject and the camera will set the exposure and the focus; keep on holding the button in that position until the perfect moment arrives to snap the picture; then push it down the rest of the way and the picture will be taken nearly instantaneously.By the way, the dial on top of the camera that lets you choose among various modes tends to rotate pretty easily if a finger happens to rub against it. So I've made a habit of checking the dial frequently to be sure it's in the mode I intended (which for me is usually "AUTO" mode).I've had the camera for 7 or 8 months now, have taken thousands of pictures, and have been delighted with it.Another aside: I don't use the Canon software (although I used Canon software with an earlier Canon camera). To transfer the pictures to my computer, I use a "card reader" (available for $10 to $20) that plugs into a USB port; when I insert the CF card into the reader, the card looks like a disk drive to the computer, so I just copy and paste the files to where I want them. (For editing photos, I use Adobe Photoshop Elements on one computer, and Irfanview (which is free) on all of my computers.)
Estos son los segundos que compro, los primero que tuve fueron unos HD 202 II Professional, pero la comodidad y la calidad del sonido no se compara con los Sennheiser HD 201.
I hate to say it but this thing is a BUST. The photoshop & print features are very good, as is overall quality but....The scanning features as they relate to data transmision directly to Word do nit function in the XP environment. 2 hours with Tech support on the phone did not help. All they did was give a "backdoor" to make it work. That isOK, but for [item price] you would expect full functional;ity in all features.BEWARE XP users.....I returned it and went with a Canon product.
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.
The Vizio plasma interferes with the Verizon DVR controller. Trying to navigate the menus was sporadic and frustrating. Based on the reviews, I bought the Extender. It is a marvelous solution to the problem and works flawlessly. My only regret is I didn't find it sooner.
I've been using the E260 for about five months now, and it has been one of the better purchases I've made on Amazon. Sounds good, easy to use, fairly durable, reasonably priced, and it even looks good.One of my teenage son's friends checked it and said he liked it better than the Nano. I agree with him that the Sansa wheel is better. It's more "sure-fingered" and I rarely pick the wrong thing with it.The menus are natural, and quick to use. I often change music while moving on an elliptical exercise machine, with no problems.It coordinates reasonably well with Windows Media Player, so it's unnecessary to install any other software to use it. I can't say the integration is natural or perfect - it took some dinking around to get Media Player to copy over just the music I wanted. But I found a way I like even better, which is to access the device directly and just drag over the songs I want using Windows Explorer. The Sansa apparently just indexes them on the fly when I do that, because they appear in the menus right away. (The integration with Media Player was one of the main reasons I picked the Sansa, because I think iTunes is pretty sad, and the Zune doesn't work with Media Player either.)I can't claim the included ear buds are anything special, but that's true of most MP3 players. Maximo makes a nice set of ear phones (Maximo iM-390 In-ear Earphones 2.5MM 2FT Alloy Metal + Case) specially tuned to the Sansa E-200 series, so I recommend you take a look at them if you want some high quality audio off the Sansa. Or just wear some decent, lightweight headphones.This unit is now a pretty good bargain, and you can bump it to 6GB by getting a 2GM car for about $30. But if you have a lot of music, you might want to spring for the 8GB model, the E280. I've filled up my E260 already, but I carry about fifty albums on it.
I was very excited to receive my iPod mini and the Marware Convertible the same day. However, my excitement soon diminished. This case definitely had a nice appearance (at first glance) and comes with a good amount of options for use (i.e. strong belt clip, arm bad, protective front attachment, etc). Those many options are the only reason I gave it 2 stars, instead of 1. However, upon further inspection you can see some very poor stitching work and overall assembly. But that isn't even the biggest issue, the fact that my mini has to be crammed (and I mean crammed) into the case with extreme force to even get it somewhat close to lining up the cutout for the click wheel, is absurd. Also, when you attempt to get it even close to lining up the click wheel with the cutout, it causes the bottom rubber flap (used for the dock cable) to protrude or open. As you can see in an earlier review, another user had this same issue so I have a feeling my case isn't a fluke. Just be warned when checking out this case. I am probably going to return it and look for other options today.
This is the best way to network your computers. I tried wireless but I always had dead zones. I have 3 computers and my direct tv hooked up and they run perfectly. It is very easy to set up. You plug it in a wall and hook up your computer and its done.
Using them in a Samsung slider phone. Work perfectly. Were cheap--what more could a person want?
This is a catadioptric lens. That means that it is very similar to a reflex, or mirror, telescope, and that it mixes mirror elements with refractive elements. The light comes in the front of the lens, goes right to the back of the lens, where it hits a large (full lens circumference) concave mirror, which then focuses all that light more tightly back in the direction it came. In the middle of the business end of the lens is another mirror, which then sends the light down the center of the lens back toward the camera, where standard refractive optical elements further magnify and focus the incoming light prior to hitting the film or sensor. A lens of this type is not only similar to a reflector telescope, it can actually perform as one, and you can find eyepiece attachments for just that purpose.One of the significant benefits of a catadioptric lens is that you get less chromatic aberration, and so with subjects like the moon, which you expect to be grey, you actually get a grey image. With a standard refractor telephoto, you're quite likely to get colored fringes on sharp bright/dark boundaries - this is an area where reflectors can and do excel, and this lens is no exception.Here's why: Light bends when it crosses the boundary between materials of two different densities. With normal lenses, light goes from air, into the material of the lens, and back into the air. So it bends twice. But light of differing colors bends slightly differently, and so the more bending (also known as refraction) goes on, the more likely you are to see colored edges - typically at the blue or red end of the spectrum - or even both. But a reflector system is made with mirrored surfaces, and light doesn't enter these mirrors, it just bounces right off the mirror surface, and it bounces at the same angle no matter what color it is - hence, there is no difference in the path light of various colors follows. This is why a well made reflector system doesn't present chromatic aberration, or CA, which is just a fancy term for what I just described to you.Something else to keep in mind is that the background blur, or bokeh, of a catadioptric lens is donut shaped, instead of spherical - this is because of the light blockage at the center of the lens by the second mirror. That in turn means that you won't be shooting many images with creative depth of field with this lens; either the subject matter is in focus and the rest, if anything, irrelevant to the shot, or you probably won't be happy. Shooting distant things with no foreground like the sky or scenery on the skyline? No problem. Try a portrait with out-of-focus point light sources... ouch. Donuts! Just a word to the wise.This particular lens has a screw type fitting that is not, by itself, compatible with the Canon mount. Consequently, there is a screw-to-Canon adapter supplied as part of this kit as well.The lens sports a 500mm focal length, so you're looking at about a 10x magnification at the rated f/8 fixed aperture. But the kit comes with a physically separate 2x magnification element, which effectively increases the focal length to 1000mm and about 20x magnification, although of course this cuts the amount of light considerably, raising the lens' effective f-stop and requiring either a slower shutter speed or a higher ASA to get the same relative exposure for any given scene.You don't have to use the 2x adapter; you can attach the screw-to-Canon adapter directly to the Phoenix lens and use it as 500mm, f/8. The only downside to this is that it takes a physical act to change from one mode to the other, one that exposes both the camera and the lens to dust and other environmental gremlins. As the focal length is fixed, I strongly suggest you think carefully about what you're going to shoot before you shoot it so that you don't have to fool with switching the 2x adapter in and out in the field.The quality of the 2x adapter - or at least, lets say the quality of photos taken with the 2x adapter attached to the Phoenix - is, in my opinion, unsatisfactory for any use. The Phoenix by itself seems fine, so I think we can safely point the finger at the 2x adapter.The lens is manual focus, focusing is smooth and positive, which was a relief to me after purchasing a much more expensive lens ($500) recently and running into some unexpected and entirely unwelcome backlash problems. The focusing ring is broad and well textured, providing a positive grip that you'll be thankful for when you're trying to get that last little bit of focus accuracy. The Phoenix is a very, very sharp lens for the money and the focal length; when you get the focus exactly right, I think you'll be delighted with the degree of telescopic detail achieved. I know I am.Although you do have to stand off from your subject a bit, this lens can also serve as a perfectly reasonable macro lens. With the 2x adapter, you can get 1.35 macro shots on a film camera, and with a digital camera that uses a c-size sensor, you add an additional 1.5x so you're really getting close to a 1:1 full macro at that point. Again, here is an area where the catadioptric lens ability to basically do away with chromatic aberration serves to get you a considerably better image overall, and the lens' overall sharpness contributes a lot (as long as the object has a very flat focal plane, of course.)There is visible, though not particularly offensive, vignetting that occurs around the center of the image. Sometimes this can work for you; so much so that it is a common effect you can add in many image processing packages. But there are times you won't want it, and with this lens, that means using post-processing to remove it, not impossible, but not trivial, either.The lens is moderately heavy at 360 grams (12.7 oz), and with the approximate one and half inch 2x doubling tube attached, it sticks out pretty far so there's some leverage working on you along with the weight. It isn't so much that a standard tripod is overwhelmed, but if you're going to be shooting hand-held (presumably with a lot of light!) this thing will get your wrists tired in short order, no question about it.One thing about any fixed f-stop lens, and this lens being no exception, is that the depth of field is limited. There isn't much you can do about it. For instance, at a distance of 12 feet, the DOF of this lens is about 1/4 inch. This has a number of consequences. The obvious one is the type of subject matter you will want to shoot with this lens will be limited to that which has a relatively shallow depth of field compared to the distance you'll be shooting at. Another, perhaps not immediately obvious consequence is that focus adjustment requires you to take great care or you'll find the focal plane is not collinear with your subject matter. In my case, I'm using the lens with a Canon EOS 40D, which provides for a live LCD view which can zoom the FOV in for a 1:1 pixel (LCD:Sensor) view; this allows me to see precisely how well I'm focused (or not.) In this sense, this lens is very well-suited to my camera (or vice versa.) If you are limited to a TTL viewfinder, you may find that focusing this lens perfectly is quite challenging. The lack of backlash helps, but even so, a very slight rotation of the focusing ring does move the focal plane a considerable distance. No question about it, this is one of the tricky areas for this type of lens.As a manual focus lens and a fixed f-stop lens, it doesn't really tell the camera anything about itself. Your aperture readout will probably show a clueless 0.0 value; don't worry about it too much. If you set the camera to aperture priority, the camera will set the shutter speed appropriately and you'll get a properly exposed image. Or you can use full manual and tweak till you find what you're looking for. Given that shutter speed affects the blur of motion in an image as well as the available exposure time, and ASA (if your camera provides for adjustable ASA) affects the exposure time and the graininess and noise of the image, it may take some experimentation before you find the optimum combination of ASA and shutter speed that works best for your particular camera. Modern digital cameras have such large megapixel counts that in many cases, you can reduce noise after the fact by trading in some resolution; for instance, if you have a 10 mp camera like my EOS 40D, you can cut the resolution by half in both dimensions (proportionally) and this results in the light values of four adjacent pixels being combined into one new one in a final 2.5 mp image, which will serve to average out a great deal of sensor noise - at the cost of some detail, of course. In the case of a not perfectly focused image, though, which I think you'll find you take quite often with this lens because the DOF is so limited, there is little down side to such a reduction in pixel dimensions - and remember, noise occurs in an image regardless of focus because it comes from the sensor, not the image.The kit comes with several filters which need to be mounted internally; they're more for film cameras which have fewer options for easily managing light (for instance, they can't adjust ASA without actually changing a film cannister.) They're quite inconvenient as they mount inside the lens at the adapter end, and so I have not even tried to use them. Nor do I really see a huge need for them in my situation. The only exception is related to the fact that filters can increase contrast as they block out ranges of light which may be obliterating certain features by virtue (or lack thereof) its abundance. So your mileage may vary; the filters are there if you choose to use them.Last but not least, the lens comes with all the caps you need to keep dust off it, as well as a handy soft bag you can use to protect the fine surface features. It's a typical soft bag and it won't serve to protect the lens if, for instance, you were so unfortunate as to drop it. For that, you need a camera bag. As with all lenses, this baby is delicate, and the very first thing you should invest in is a bag that will keep the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune from lodging in your lens collection.In summary, there can be no question that this is a special purpose lens, but when you are shooting distant objects on the ground or in the sky, it really comes into its own. It is all metal, at least on the outside, and feels very solid and frankly, it also feels expensive. Given the price, which is more than reasonable, and the build quality, which in my opinion is quite high, I think almost anyone who likes to really experiment with different types of images should have this lens in their kit bag. I recommend it enthusiastically and with great cheer. I'm very happy to have it myself, and I'd immediately and without any question replace it with the same model if something unfortunate happened to mine.You can't put 500mm of telephoto capability in your camera bag at anywhere near this price point using standard lens designs; if you are willing to put out more money, you can get a better result, no question about it, but this is still a terrific way to start with telephoto photography.In the next few days and evenings, I'm going to prepare some sample images taken with this lens specifically to go along with this review; please check the images section if you'd like to see them.
This Flip Video Camcorder is extremely easy to use and is small enough to keep in your shirt pocket. It can be used indoors or outside without the need for an external light source. Don't expect professional video quality, but the quality is perfect for viewing on the PC and satisfactory for viewing on the TV. PC viewing is very simple - just plug the unit into a USB port on the PC and you're in business. Everyone that sees it expresses a desire to have one. Instead of telling my wife "Hey, guess what I saw today", I can show her.It's great for recording those unexpected moments with your grandkids, pets, etc. The only thing I'm having difficulty with is realizing that the unit will record 60 minutes of video and I don't have to worry about limiting the amount of time I record something. I highly recommend this unit.
I've had this router for five years, and it works perfect. i never have to reset or anything. it was very easy to install too. the connection to all computers are fast.
The overall of this product is nice. There are a few minor disappointments. My major difficulty right now is the use of the "automatic" mode. For some reason I'm getting a handfull of blurry pictures. Those can be fixed, but it still is a little disappointing, too. The other thing is that the view screen is very nice; however, sometimes the picture looks blurry on the screen, but when you zoom-in, you realize that it's actually quite crisp.Also, I've noticed with the video option that the sound is a little delayed during play-back. That could also be an issue with my computer.I love the looks, the size and the price.
Was just what I ordered, fast service too. Just wish they would have had more in stock at time of purchase.
I'll tell you it has been well worth the money. For 5 years it has worked just as well as the day I got it - in fact, even better, because I replaced a bad RAM chip (very common in ALL computers, and for many Mac and PC users the cause of random, unexplained crashing), increased the RAM, and over time found more products that supported the dual processors. OS X 10.4 ("Tiger") worked awesomely.It's quiet (the 9 fans run at a speed according to processor load, and most of the time it's quite slowly) and built like a tank (hard to damage that exterior).The two issues I had with mine were a *slight* sticking of the Eject button on the keyboard and the fact that VirtualPC needed an upgrade to work with the G5 processor (Microsoft had just bought VirtualPC and took their sweet time on the new version). And VirtualPC ran like molasses compared to running Windows with Boot Camp on an Intel Mac.But as I prepare to find a new owner for my dual 1.8 G5, I can say I will miss it, which is the opposite of what I have to say about my Dell.
I purchased two of these items to work with my Scientific Atlanta 350HD, a Pioneer receiver, and a Sony DVD. Worked perfectly. The Scientific Atlanta requires a different setting compared to the Pioneer and Sony thus requiring two units. I placed the second transmitter in the Pioneer receiver remote thus giving me a remote for each of two rooms. I can now operate my Samsung LCD TV using the cable remote in one room while the other components remain inside a console in an adjacent room.
I wanted to make the jump to my first cordless mouse but I wasn't sure about their reliability. I am a gamer and when talking to hardcore gamers they say they would never use a cordless when they play. But the freedom of having less wires was too hard to ignore. I had ordered and tried two other wireless mice (both also Logitech) and I wasn't impressed and returned them both. The G7 was my last resort since it was the priciest. I've had this mouse for about 2 months now and I LOVE it! Prior to the G7 I was using the Logitech MX518 and I believe they are about the same size and shape so the feel is the same. It moves much smoother than the MX518. I was concerned about the batteries since I read a lot of complaints about them in prior reviews. I find that it is a non-issue. I normally have to switch the battery once a day and it literally takes me 10 seconds (maybe even less) to do it. I experience no lag with this mouse at all. It performs just like a wired mouse. I really can't tell the difference. The G7 is a bit more pricier but I am a firm believer of you get what you pay for. This is the best mouse I have ever owned. I would definitely recommend it.
Got the light bulb for my Princeton Tec 40 flash light, great product, nice light. Recommended for divers, cheaper than the name breand.
I buyed this case at 2.008 and I still have this case. Excellent for small cameras and it has 2 more pockets for the memories and extra batteries.
This mouse makes my life so much easier than having to mess with that annoying touchpad. This mouse is so wonderful that it seems to work just about anywhere. I have used it on the carpet, a box, the table, and I have even placed it on my leg when I an using the notebook computer and it even works there! This mouse is worth what you pay for it because it makes your laptop fun instead of having to get mad at the touchpad. And I also wanted to point out that when you have this mouse plugged into your laptop, you can still use the touchpad if you feel the need to.
I use this device, and works fine, if you need extra audio device, as a DJ by example, this is a good way.
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.
Got a free label maker, purchased this tape and went to town. Works fine, half the price of Staples. What more can I say?
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 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.
I love the internet. I can illegally download music and movies and read all about how to make cookies and cream ice cream. The belkin cable helps me do those things.
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!
i BOUGHT TWO OF THESE FOR AVID FISHERMAN FOR CHRISTSMAS GIFTS AND THEY WERE THRILLED TO OPEN THEM HOWEVER NOW THAT THEY TRIED THEM THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL FOR ICE FISHING! WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY AND EMBARRASSMENT TO HAVE GIVEN THIS GIFT!
Bushnell adapter for 1.25 Inch digiscoping:The adapter is sturdy and has provision to insert any 1.25" eyepiece before mounting in to the T-RING. This product is nice and has adjustment facility for holding the eyepice inserted as well as adjusting the length if not getting focusPros:-> U can insert any eyepiece in to it and then attach the adpter to the camera(tRING)-> U can unscrew the bottom part and use it directly with the telescope if you dont wanna attach any eyepieces-> The 1.25" hose is pretty fitting tight. Hence care has to be there while handlingCons:-> The screw in the tube makes it difficult when it comes to thread with the camera adapters. The screw will not allow you to thread this to full tight thereby allowing chances of making this to lose focus-> YOU HAVE TO TAKE OUT THE RUBBER SHEATH OF ANY 1.25" EYEPIECE BEFORE INSERTING IN TO THIS ADAPTER. Otherwise, the eyepieces wont fit in.Overall, this is a nice adapter with cheaper price when compared to the native brand ones which dont have the provision to add additional eyepieces. The adapter is bit heavy and should be carefully handled avoiding any overweights to the telescope.
Nice battery charger!Charger has worked great for me in slow charge and to condition the batteries.A little pricey but well worth it.Awesome.
The recorder I got was not clear and had a static. It came highly recommended by a friend so I know it is a good product. I just think that I may have got a lemon which can happen with any product. I would not want to encourage of discourage anyone from buying one.
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 have bought several of these units for work as well as a similar model for my father so I decided to grab one for myself. I needed to replace an old legal size SCSI scanner and I like this model's tiny size, light weight and lack of the need for an AC adaptor. It pulls its juice through the USB cable so you need to plug it directly into the PC or a powered hub.The scanning software works well with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 and for an old hand gives me just about all the flexibility I need.It is not the sharpest of scanners and is much happier scanning line art and text than photos. I find myself spending more time tweaking photos in PS than I do with other scanners but for the price...
I bought one radio, two cradles, and a boom box. Then my first radio died, shortly after warranty expired. Because of investments in cradles and boombox, I bought another. It too died just out of warranty. No more. Audiovox no longer makes 'em, and won't repair them. Beware. Just look at the 1 star to 3 star ratings! Over half the folks are barely satisfied or dis-satisfied. And the company washed their hands of this unit. I am too.
I ordered this for my 2007 T60 and it has made a huge difference coupled with adjusting the battery settings on the computer. I highly recommend this battery.
I used to work for Canon USA as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer and tested many Canon scanner and printer drivers in the past. As far as this scanner goes - I wouldn't buy another one again! The problem is in the scanner's driver, it has to recalibrate every time it scans a page. It takes 8 sec., so 8sec. times 10 pages, that's 80sec. waiting time where my other older Canon scanner does the scan right away! No wating time to warm up the lamp before each scan. What a shame !!
the glare from the lights them selfs are a little distracting, but over all it works well.
Garmin Nuvi 360. Great product lives up to its' name. The GOOD: Excellent detail and bright display even in car with sunglasses on. Very good resolution, battery life is everything they tel you. Detailed maps are incredibly accurate and the unit is just the right size for take-n-go. Because the unit is so compact, there's no need to "hide" this in your car every time you get out. The leather case it comes with is the perfect size to take with you.The BADS: volume control is cumbersome at best. you have to leave the map/screen you are viewing just to turn volume up or down. very poorly designed if you ask me. The other bad, Garmin map updates are the worst in the world to have to deal with. When I received my unit, it had 2008 maps...now 2009 maps are available. Garmin will ship you out a CD of 2009 maps for free (within 3 months of your purchase) with their 2.5 gig "reload" for a quick $10 spot. (Yes, they are making a profit off of shipping and handling after you just purchased their product) If you choose to go on line and download the file, it's 2.5 gig (~4 hour download on most cable and dsl services). All in all, I'm far more impressed with the great unit than I am frustrated with the couple of gotcha's. If I lost this unit tomorrow would I buy the same one...YES. Don't let my editorial comments about the profit off of S&H; sway you away from this unit.....Again, it's an awesome buy for $224.00 If you pay less...great...It's worth every penny of what I paid for it.Strong BUY recommendation!
I dont usually write reviews but reading some recent reviews about my favourite camera (now you guys know I know nothing about cameras) prompted me to throw in my 2 centsI just love this Sony Cybershot DSC W1.Cons- It is bulky. Fits into my pocket but is really think compared to some of the cameras I have seen- Night shots require a really s tead hand.Pros-Photos are phenomenal in bright light- Used with a stand (and timer to avoid shake when clicking the button) come out great- Never use more than 3 Meg setting, and my 36 X 24 blow ups look like professional posters.- With a 512 MB memory stick and 3 Meg setting, i can go through an entire weekend trip without having to download the photographs.if you are not a professional and just want good casual photographs this will work for you.Disclaimer: I am not an expert to say there is no better camera out there. Just stating that it works great for me I have owned it since 2004 and have taken over 5000 photographs.. Am still in love with it.
I bought this little wonder for $79 with free shipping. It is pocket size and takes okay pictures, especially to send in e-mails. Now, this is not a top quality digital camera. It is a cheap little camera that does what it was meant to do. If you want a top quality camera spend the $500 and get something great. It you want a little camera to carry around with you or stick in the glove box for occasional photos it is fine. It takes nice little video clips. I have even used it to video my golf swing. It is also a great camera for teens. Have some fun but don't expect pro quality photos.
I have a Palm Vll and had a very hard time doing a &quot;hot sync&quot; to my desktop after taking pictures with the Palm Pix. Each and every time, my Palm locked up and I had to do a soft reset. Three weeks have passed since I informed Kodak about the problem, and still no response from them. I am going to return the Palm Pix and purchase a digital camera from anyone but Kodak!
An order was placed with the assurance it would be delivered in a certain timeframe. After the scheduled delivery date came and went, I sent an e-mail stating that if the item had not yet shipped, to process a full refund. Nearly one month after the initial refund request, on the merchandise I never received, I've still to receive my refund. I guess I'll just have to contact my credit card company and file a claim.Avoid this company at all costs... unless of course you don't care about time or money!
This is my second set of Etymotic earphones. They perform as described, delivering superb stereo reproduction. I wore my first set daily 4-5 hours for 2+ years. Unfortunately my cat got hold of them and destroyed the wiring.Here's why I think they deliver value for money:- first and foremost, they deliver terrific sound reproduction- they block extraneous outside noise- comfortable fit- durable, cats notwithstandingHowever, these earphones may not be right for you:- They insert into the ear canals. If this is troublesome for you, take a pass.- These earphones have filters that require periodic replacement depending on use. I use mine daily and change filters approximately every 6-8 weeks. While it's a very easy procedure to replace them, these filters cost $5.00 per pair, thereby adding to the cost of ownership. I purchase 4-5 sets of filters at a time to save on shipping costs.If the above caveats aren't a problem, you'll probably be very happy with your purchase.
I have been very happy with this purchase and have used it for more than a year with no problems.I find battery life comparable to my panasonic battery and consider it an equal.I recommend it!
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! :-)
We are very pleased with the Printfile CD Archive Pages. We've been using them for years and are very pleased. They are exactly what we need to archive the thousands of CDs we have to store.
Having worked for gaming websites for the past 7 years I have tested a lot of mice and would have to say that the G7 is one of the best mice on the market for gaming. Though the mouse is also has a few features that make it a good mouse for non gamers like the side scrolling built into the mouse wheel.Movement of the mouse is very smooth and tracking is excellent. While it did take a while to get used to 2000dpi it has quickly became what I use all the time. Having spent some time getting used to the extra speed it has allowed me to keep up with the most erratic enemy movements in games as well as move quickly around Windows. Having spent the time to get used to 2000dpi I haven't really switched to 800dpi that much though it would be good for RTS games where you have to select a bunch of units. While 800dpi is about as fast as most mice on the market will respond the G7 tracks so well that it is very easy to control and almost feels slow after using 2000dpi for a few days. The 400dpi setting is great for snipers in games or people playing RTS games who want to select one unit. It would also be good for people who are editing photos and need very fine control to select areas of the photo for editing.Though the mouse is not without a couple minor problems first of which the mouse lacks the forward button on the left side of the mouse. While I never really used the forward button much it was still something I would rather have. The other small problem is the mouse wheel has no texture to it. While it is easy to scroll without it being textured thanks to a rubber coating I would have liked to have some kind of texture to make it easier to roll. Though both of these faults are very small and wouldn't keep me from buying the mouse.The final thing I should mention about the mouse is the rechargeable battery packs and the wireless adapter. The mouse itself feels like it is a wired mouse in how responsive it is but of course this means that the mouse eats up a lot of power. Thanks to having two battery packs this isn't much of a problem and switching the battery packs is very easy taking just a few seconds. The wireless adapter itself is also very nice since it is pretty small and plugs into the charger stands USB port. This allows you to just take the adapter and a charged battery to a LAN party. Being about the size of a thumb drive it makes for a very portable adapter that can easily fit into your pocket.
All I have to say is first this camera looked to be well, cheapish due to the size. After 3 minutes though it had me impressed! Takes the pictures quite readily, no waiting for it to stabalize for a minute, and you barely get any blurry pictures. I was actually given this camera after my cousin broke my other one, they felt so bad they gave me their canon, and now i'm kinda glad that happened!For me personally the two biggest things I use this for are; taking pictures of lakes, trees, plants, etc. and taking pictures of fish and inverts. I'm a huge fish enthusiast and finding a camera that'll take good shots of fast moving fish through a glass box is hard. I was also limited with what I could photograph, as all subjects under three inches usually came out blurry, but heck, the macro mode solves all my problems on that one!Bottom line, this little camera is the best i've come across! You know it's good when it has Canon in it's name!
I am very picky about headsets not being too tight or loose, too heavy or too cheaply made, too tin-can sounding, etc. Well, this headset is so comfy you can wear it all day and sounds crystal clear to the wearer and the person on the other end. It makes a small buzz noise when you plug it in if you're already answered the phone, but other than that - no complaints. I've had it for a couple years now and absolutely love it! Well worth the price!
I had a similar problem in that one side of my photocopies were becoming increasingly faint and a gray haze started to develop on all of my copies and laser printing jobs. I too called tech support who advised me that I had a bad toner cartridge, even though it had been recently replaced. I was also advised to buy a new drum, if replacing the toner cartridge didn't solve the problem. After purchasing a new toner cartridge and a new drum unit, I still had the same problem. Thanks, tech support genius, for your expert advice. So I called back tech support and spoke with someone else - someone who actually knew what he was talking about. The tech support guy guided me over the phone to reconfigure my scanner, by punching in a bunch of numbers into the keypad. Before I knew it, the MFC9700 was working like new and it has been ever since. I even reinstalled the old toner cartridge and drum unit back into the machine and they work perfectly. Except for that little episode, the MFC9700 has been an exceptional piece of equipment. I would recommend it for its professional quality printing and picture-perfect copying. I would also recommend being very wary of pat answers from tech support people. Often times, they are as clueless as the caller.
These earphone's absoloutly rock!!! They don't produce too much bass, nor tremble, the sound is even which make's them so great to listen to. As for Longevity? Perfect. I've had these babies seince 2007. And their still going strong! They've been through being steped on, knelt on, knocking agaist walls, and even being under water!!! Overall, good stuff man. Good stuff.
This product has an amazing price for what it does. Yes I saw a couple of reviews that said that the product gets a lot of interference. But compared to other products that I've bought in the past, this product delivers for the cheap price that it has.
The W50 seems to be the most popular model of the slim Sony cameras.Reason?Price & Features.Large viewing screenHigh mega pixelEye piece viewing window for those very bright days when trying to take a picture using the LCD screen would be difficult.Most of the other brand cameras that are in this size group do not offer that option.In the Sony line I checked out the W50/70&100. The only difference between them was the mega pixels and the internal memory.I usually shoot at 3 mega pixels and on occaision I bump the camera up to six. Having more than that is not a big deal to me.I have found that you can purchase memory stick duo's really cheap online if you shop around.Now, how does it actually work?It works great! battery life is awsome! Picture & video quality is very good. No date stamp option, but that is not a draw back to me.I am use to much higher end Sony Cameras so this camera must be good.Also the price. I am finding myself repurchasing my cameras about every two years. So spending the extra money on the W70 or W100 was not worth it.I hope this was of some help to you
Can't beat it for the price. Comfortable. OK sound. TV volume turns off when plugged in. Long enough cord. Bought to listen to TV and for that purpose works fine.
This auto adapter does NOT work with eTrex Legend Cx. The link provided by Amazon and the text accompanying text is misleading; this said when even going from the purchase of the Legend Cx to the auto adapter it doesn't warn you off of this model. It would have been nice had the description said it doesn't work with the Cx series. Now I am stuck with returning the unit and going through all of that hassle - something I should not be doing.
Initially I liked this product. I've owned it 1 1/2 years and it died on me. I'm very disappointed.
The cable works fine but it is twisted inside the plastic tube. Seems to be sloppy production.
Battery did not work, had no power, had to return it for a replacement and have not received a replacement yet. Hope they make right. Unsure as of now.
Two recent individual orders (within two weeks of each other), produced the two types of connector ends on each, (one right angle w/straight and two straight connectors). It's kind of a "crap shoot" as to which one you'll get, so just make sure each configuraton will work for you and get it. Works great!!
I bought this camera mostly to play around with and to be able to email simple and impulsive photos. I really like this little camera. If you're looking for quality photographs you're not going to find it unless you go to at least 2-3 megapixels. Digital cameras are not to the point of getting high quality images for pocket change just yet. Capturing images on film is much simpler than with electronics (you can take film pictures with a shoe box with a pinhole in it if you know what you're doing). I say all that to emphasize that this is probably one of the best deals you will find in an inexpensive digital camera. I found the camera simple to operate (although I've not really used the software since I already have photo editing software). Some of the pictures may not look so great when you first download them, but a few simple clicks usually balances light, color and sharpness to decent levels (I have also held blue a filter in front of the lens when shooting to balance incandescent indoor lighting with very good results). When I email images, I usually size them down to 400x300 or 320x240 and they look even better. I have only had the camera a short while and it has been a lot of fun and has delivered some suprizingly good pictures (and a lot of junk ones, too, so shoot in volume - it's cheap!). The one thing that is a little disappointing is the distortion -- usually it's unnoticable or insignificant; sometimes it's bad. Like any fixed focus camera (the manual focus is only for web cam operation) don't expect to get close up. If you're looking for a cheap thrill this is your camera. This camera is not fancy, but it does what it says it does. If you're looking for a camera to do high quality pictures, close-up work, or capture once-in-a-lifetime shots then you need to be willing to fork out some cash on a digital camera (I couldn't find a digital that would approach what I would want for less than $300; personally, I will wait till I can get what is now a $500-700 camera). If you're going to be an uptight perfectionist (like I am with my 35mm SLR), you will be frustrated with this camera. If you want to hang loose and have some fun for cheap, then you need this camera! It's great!
Good quality product that does the job. No complaints. Highly recommend it.I'm using it on a Vixia HG21 Canon HD camcorder
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).
As this remote has a larger button than thePentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Camerasit's easier to use. I can even trigger it with my teeth: [...]While I'm too active for the camera strap sliding mount mechanism it is quite clever and will benefit some users.
We bought this product so we could put our flat screen tv on the wall above the fireplace and place our cable box and dvd player inside a cabinet in another room, while still using our regular remote control. It works perfectly, was easy to install, and saved us a lot of money -- similar set-ups were hundreds of dollars at other stores and we didn't want to buy another big bulky piece of furniture when we were enjoying the sleek look of the tv on the wall. We couldn't be happier with this!
Great printer all around and I love the wide format ability. I have worked w/ a lot of printers over the years and I have to say HP is the best. Tech support is awsome, prices are good, and the printers are always workhorses.Separate ink tanks (and print heads) save major $ over the long run. Has a kill switch to stop printing (another big $ saver). I love it and doubt I'll need another printer for a very long time. Both the print quality and color resolution are excellent.
I really love how easy to use it is and its accuracy when it comes to measuring the ambient light or strobe light. I've used it in and out of the studio and it has not let me down. I really recommend it.
This is one heck of a beautiful psu. After my enermax passed on, I was in need for a good power supply. And I couldn't ask for anything more with this one. The modular system is perfect for anyone who wants to create a clean look in their case, as well as helps with the airflow because you only fill up the case with wires you use. The psu is very quiet. My enermax, I could hear it in the other room, but this one, I can only hear it when I initially turn it on. Another plus about this unit is that it is highly efficient with the power it draws from your outlets. I have no bad talking points about this at all. Even the price, is good, considering that anything less expensive is also of much lower quality.
I love the TV... DVDs look great and im sure as soon as i get HD DVR thru dish the HD picture will be great.... BUT the shipping SUCKED recieved my TV on time 1 1/2 weeks.. BUT it was damaged cracked on the side.. you could see on the box were it was droped or somthing... eagle shipped it to portland and oak harbor brought it to my door 45 miles away not sure were the damaged occured... sent it back.. amazon will refund my money but has to wait till the tv gets back to dallas... 4 weeks... so now im out 1700$$ till then... so instead of waiting went to CC paid 200 more and got the TV.....TV great .... shipping BAD.....
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.
This is a great MP3 player, and costs a lot less than an Apple equivalent. Shipping was fast. In case you want to sync some tracks from your computer to the Sansa View, connect it to your computer and call SanDisk support and they will "activate" the player remotely and you will be able to sync ever after. I downloaded to user manual. It is much more detailed than the skippy little guide that comes with the player. All in all I am very happy with this player.
The fan noise is NOT a small concern. It's extremely loud. Even more alarming, first one then the other firewire ports have failed on me. At this point it's still somewhat usable, but if the usb port fails too, then the entire unit will be completely useless. Don't buy it!
I really love this adapter!!!it give u the flexibility of change the memory size when time is passing and storage devices gets bigger!!!
It takes somewhat grainy pictures and it also seems to have some problems with its colors, but for its price it is ok. Although its quality is kind of low (you wouldn't take pics with this for printing out), it is alright as a general purpose digital cam, especially in situations where you would not want to take a more expensive camera. One big problem is that this camera eats up batteries like crazy. Unless you are using rechargeables it will end up costing a lot. It might end up actually being cheaper to just buy disposable cameras and develop the film to get higher quality pictures and scan them if you need them on the comp.
This knife is recommended by Cooks Illustrated Magazine, and it quickly became my favorite knife for everyday tasks.
Good product - sleek and useful.Great use as I don't connect to the laptop everyday. Good for quick charging.
This is my second digital camera and this time I wanted one with more zoom and power. I love "almost" everything about this one.Pros.1. Great zoom.2. Love the Anti Shake.3. Compact size, great for travel.4. I have only printed out 4x6 inch prints so far, very sharp.5. 7.2 mega pixels.Cons.1. Price.2. Hard to hold if you have large hands.3. NO MANUAL!!! Only a CD.I called Casio and they are sending me a "real" manual. Yes, I would buy this again. It meets almost all my needs. I do miss being able to use AA batteries though.
I bought this to use with my xbox 360. Had it one day and it got corrupt and I lost everything I had on it. Thank God I had a copy of my data on the cloud! I only paid $15 but it's still garbage.
Everything written about this player thus far is absolutely true (Home Theater Magazine Feb 2000). Even the comments here by Amazon are right on the mark! I have this player hooked to Toshiba's flagship HDTV 65X81 projection display w/ Tributaries Cables via their ColorStream Pro HD Componant Inputs and the results are simply breaktaking. When using a reference grade DVD the quality is as good as I've seen (and I researched every brand HDTV and high-end player) before settling on Toshiba. They continue to dominate this new digital technology. One word of caution with progressive scan players-make sure if you have a non-Toshiba display you check the player's compatibilty with your brand. There can be some incompatabilty with the internal line doublers and aspect ratios (as the Home Theater mag article points out). Just as DVD and HDTV technology are here to stay-it seems progressive scan is a very viable way to go way to go-especially if you want the best avaiable quality and cannot afford a $15,000 Faroudja line doubler. Trust me-you will not be dissapointed!
This is great tape for general labeling. I label flower pots with plant colors, kids supplies for school, my office files. Its a great all purpose label tape.
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 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 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've had these for about a year and a half. The cable on the earphone for the left recently cracked right where it curls around your ear. I'm rather disappointed about this. But they still sound great.
Mac users, don't let the Windows only instructions hinder you from buying this. MacWorld has a how-to page on their website. One addition to their instructions, the DHCP client ID number will now go into the host name for the router. The domain name must be there also, and in your TCP/IP control panel, you must put the DNS server addresses.I have a 2 month old Mac, and a 8 yr old Mac and both have no problem accessing the cable modem. Setting up file sharing between them was just as easy, and each gets to send their data at the fastest possible speed because of the router.
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 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.
We bought these headphones hoping that my 2.5 year old son would wear them on the plane to watch his DVD player. He had never wore headphones before and we knew that if he wouldn't wear them, he wouldn't be able to watch a movie during our 6 hour flight. We received them a few days before the trip and showed him what they were. We put them on him and started a movie and he immediately loved wearing them! They fit him really well and seemed comfortable. He only wanted to watch movies on his portable DVD player with his 'earrings' after that. They have a volume control on the cord, which was handy and they are quite durable. They are adjustable and even fit adults nicely. We bought a splitter and was able to have two headphones connected to the DVD player, which was nice as well. The headphones are holding up really well and still look and act new even after traveling with a 2 year old and being dropped and pulled on and thrown. For the price and quality, we definitely recommend these headphones for your kids!
I had the Nifty-Fifty (Canon 50mm f1.8 II) for last two years and absolutely loved it for its low light capability. There were however occasions when i wished it was wider eg. shooting a wedding reception (not professionally). My original plan for upgrade was to get the 50mm f/1.4 and live with 50mm focal length but then i did some research and came across this Sigma 30mm f1.4. On paper it seemed PERFECT for me. Faster than 1.8 and wider than 50mm; actually pretty close to "real" 50mm on my crop-sensor Canon. I considered the Canon 28mm f1.4 also but thought it might be a bit too wide for me and also i didn't care if i could use it on a full sensor or not - with cameras like 7d around; i don't think i will splurge for a full-frame. This lens met all my expectations but it does gets couple of shots overexposed. My solution is to shoot in RAW+JPEG that way i get to fix the occasional overexposed shots with no issue. It looks very nice on my T1i and captures unbelievale shots even in extremely low light. If Canon 28mm 1.4 does not have this overexposure issue; that might be a better option but i can't pass the judegement as i have not used it. Even at 30mm when shooting portraits of kids, i find it a bit wider than desired having been using a 50mm for 2 years for same but i can always crop its output; reverse is not possible :)If you are just starting with Fast Primes (or with DSLRs), I would recommend getting the Canon f1.8 50mm to experiment with and to learn the "tricks of the trade". If you are concerned with its 50mm focal length; don't be - i lived with it for 2 years and never took it off of my camera. Yes you will have to back way off to take a group shot but its do-able. Also if you happen to have the 18-24mm kit lens, that would cover your wide-angle shots just good enough though you will need to use the flash in low light with it. That lens will get you amazing portraits and costs 1/4th of this step-up lens.08/24/11 UPDATE: I read a review that also mention this overexposure issue and concluded that this lens is actually faster than the advertised 1.4 aperture! Looking at that, its really amazing but you do need to compensate for overexposure either at the time taking the shot (not ideal) or shoot RAW and adjust afterwards which is much better as there are times when it does NOT overexposes.05/04/12 UPDATE: I finally experienced the front-focus issue with this lens. My subject was about 12 feet away and even though i used center-point focus lock, it still did not focus on the subject. I did more tests and find out it can focus accurately at closer distances but for larger distance, there is an issue. I am a bit disappointed at that and decided to switch to a Canon lens. I had 28mm 1.8 in mind but reading many reviews about its issues, i settled for the old and trusty 35mm f2 and am loving it! I wish Canon would update this old lens (will love to get USM on it) but as for performance, its superb.
Four plus stars! Bought in New Zealand, so packing may be different, but the box DID include an adapter for the Nano, as well as six other iPod models. Oregon Scientific put a lot of thought into this device. The sound quality, in particularly the bass reponse, is very satisfactory. Being able to just pop the iBall wherever you wish, with no trailing cords, is just great. The dock for the iPod is weighty and has very non-skid pads. My only quibble is that, as far as I can tell, you can adjust the volume only by the controls on the iBall.
I got this camera as a gift after my fuji discovery was stolen last year. I was expecting my second child and not in the mood to take pictures until she was born 6months later. Needless to say I should have taken pictures with this camera sooner, because it was too late to return it! The pictures are horrible! The camera does not focus fast enough to capture those split second funny faces a newborn makes... I am very dissappointed in this camera. All of my pictures are blurry and of nothing significant. If I could I would return this camera in a heartbeat. I am now buying a new camera and giving this one to my three year old to "play with".
...enough, even though it's not the 8th wonder of the world, it keeps working again and well over the time, no fail at all, apart from what we could call a not so admirable finishing! This is precisely the SOLE reason to not give it a five stars rating. Shurely sturdiest than it seems.
I got my first canon digital camera two years ago. I works just great for me. It is idiot proof, point and shoot kind of camera. The 5 mega-pixel is more than enough for the amateur home-use photographer. You can have blown-up pictures up to 8X10 without distorting or diminishing the quality of the image.The Powershot SD600 is a great buy.
I have been looking for a wireless product to play my 10000+ MP3's for a few years. (I started converting my music to MP3's 5 years ago, with the hopes that future technology would bring forth a device to play my digital music through my home stereo.) And finally, Creative Labs have come thru with the Sound Blaster Wireless Music System. It is not the cheapest of options out there, but it is definitely the one system that has most of the features I have been looking for. To start with, I have a single PC running Windows XP which is located on the second floor of our house, and my Stereo/Entertainment center is located on the first floor, hence the wireless product. (Wired was not an option)I first started with the Lola Wireless System by X-10. For $ 70 I couldn't pass it up. I had to try it, and now, I am sorry I wasted the money. It is analog and AT BEST, my music sounded like a scratchy record. But the idea was there. I was able to view my entire digital library including album cover art on my TV. I found that to be a plus over certain hard drive type components which only offered a very small LCD screen on the unit to display and browse my entire collection. I was against that from the start, since I did not want to be inconvenienced by having to get up, and kneel down and try to read the small screen to see what was playing, to browse or to select my music. So after being introduced to the Lola system, I realized that viewing my library was a huge feature to look for. But on the negative side, with Lola, you had to have your TV on and switched to AUX input to view all of your music, which I did not like, since that meant that every time I wanted to listen to my music, my TV had to be on, and unavailable for others to watch.SoundBlaster's Wireless music came up with a very simple idea, have an LCD screen on the remote! Makes perfect sense, and works well. You can select either Artist/Playlist/Genre/Album. Then you are able to scroll through the Alphabet to select the letter that each one starts with, and then onto the specific selections. For such a huge music Library, I can't think of a better structured method of viewing it.Let's start at the beginning. I bought the Wireless Music System online, and found a decent deal. I couldn't pass it up, so I jumped on it, and then realized that I didn't have an existing wireless-G (802.11g) network. This is a requirement for the system to work. Now, I AM NOT a computer savvy person, and I don't know that much about computers, so I had some headaches trying to ask around to see what the minimum and cheapest hardware I needed to buy in order to have a wireless network set up. I do not have a high speed internet connection (still chugging along with dial-up!) So I didn't think a wireless router was for me. But after researching and comparing prices, a wireless router and a wireless access point were the same cost, but the router provided future capabilities if I decided to get a high speed internet connection, or another computer to network together. So I bought a Linksys WRT54G wireless router for about $ 70. All I had to do was plug the router into my computer via the provided Ethernet cable, plug the router into an outlet for power, and that was it! My computer recognized the network right away! No setup required, since I was not connecting to the internet or another computer.I then installed the software bundled with the Wireless Music System, which was very easy. My music is saved in a very structured way on my computer in many folders, and I have been very careful about entering the ID3 tag information for each track. (Artist, Track name, Album name, Track #, Genre, and Date.) All of my hard work in the past paid off. The software recognized it all, and in less than 5 minutes my entire music collection was available. However, if you don't have all the Tag information ahead of time, the Music Media organizer makes it very easy to enter.Now came the moment of truth. I went downstairs, plugged the receiver into the wall, and then into the back of my stereo receiver with the RCA cables provided. I hit the power button on the remote and....Voila! It recognized the network, and I had all 10,000+ songs available at my fingertips instantly! I hit the play button, and the music was perfect digital quality. No static, pops, hisses at all. (Another good feature with the remote is that it is Radio Frequency, not infrared, so you can be in another room, and still select your music.) It took some playing around with the remote to get used to it. A great feature is it's 'smart' playlists. But it is just as simple to play a whole album, by simply selecting an album and hold the play button for 3 seconds and it plays the album in its entirety. (The same works for specific artists or genres)That is it, as simple as that!! Almost in the time it took you to read this review, I had my system up and running. I have been waiting a very long time for this! Congratulations to Creative Labs for this product.The ONLY thing you have to do once it's up and running, is to download from their website, the latest upgrades for the firmware and drivers. They have improved on a lot of features and performance, and as with previous Creative Lab products, I know that they will stay on top of this product and continue to offer support and upgrades as they are needed. Hopefully this review helps your decision.
This Netgear wired router replaced an earlier version that required constant re-booting. It works with the internal wiring of a house to connect two or more computers in dfferent locations. Being hard wired vs wireless no signal can be picked up by others external to the home. Its installation is simple and so far without any problems in its operation.
Great quality, strong , nice magnetic catch makes it easy to use. The only downside is it is quite bulky for a small camera. That does it make it strong and very protective but its size makes it not quite conveniant to pop in your bag or attach to your belt..I really like the design and it does a great job prtoecting the camera..
I looked around at several stores and looked at quite a few reviews before I selected the SD 600. I am not disappointed at all. My only suggestion would be to make sure you read the manuals (there's three or four). I had always considered myself tech savvy. I had fun just playing around and trying different things, but it wasn't until I actually read the manuals that I learned exactly what this camera could do.
Excellent bass response. Sounds better loud. A little boomy when used with the laptop and a movie, but great for rock and rap in the gym. They stay in place well when sweating and moving a lot.
Works as advertised and it's cheaper with more watts available than most units at most retailers. Be aware this unit it truly only a 150w model not 175w, it can only maintain 175w for short periods of time! Yes the fan makes noise I'd rather have a cool unit with a fan than a hot one without the fan! Yes you might notice the fan if you drive a luxury car and don't have the stereo on but I don't so the road nose drowns out most of the sounds from the fan.
This product does what I want and more...When I catch a fish I can mark the spot and get right back on the fish. The screen is very readable and it does not take a genius to operate.
Acer AL1912s 19" LCD Monitor is very good for the price, but one drawback is that if you don't place monitor on a steady surface the monitor tends to wobble which can be annoying but we remedied that with just placing something to the side of monitor and tower to brace it and it is stable. Monitor seems a little fuzzy at certain angles though which I believe is due to the antiglare and higher resolution than some monitors. We did own a couple of Acer monitors earlier and have been extremely happy with the service from them both; both have outlived there normal life expectancy even though they were both CRT monitors and this new Acer is LCD, if you are in the market for a good monitor for a small price then this is the one to have.
Its a rugged bag with great functionality. It does it's job extremely well. Some padding would have been good but then again its a great price so why complain. You can rely on the ballistic nylon for the weight of the tripod as you can bank on the padded head cover to minumise drop impacts. I love this bag. The Manfrotto signage makes it look classy too.
I originally got these headphones for my son when he was 3 and got my daughter a set when she turned two. These adjust easily, but yet stay put at their adjusted point. My son is 6 now and still wears his just fine. I like that they come with the piece that will only allow the volume up to go up so high, as when you have a two or three year old they like to play with the volume button, but don't exactly understand what it is and could damage their ears turning it all the way up or just scare them and not know how to turn it down. The piece does come off though so when you need the volume to go higher such as in a plane you can. The kids drag these everywhere and shover them into bags and step on them and do things that kids do with stuff and they still have held up and not broken. I've never had an earpiece come off or anything either and the wires have held up, which is more than I could say for a lot of my earbuds lately!!
HIWe got the Garmin Nuvi 360 gps for about a week now. The item works great. Although the charge didn't hold really long, around 2 hours or a little over. So make sure you keep it charge. Lot of people thought this device couldn't be used when plug the car charger to it. Actually you can, you have to use the attachment that attached to the back of the device, notice there also a hole where you can plug in your charger. Once you use that, you can use it while charging the device.We couldn't get the blue tooth working at first. We went to the Garmin web site and get the latest firmware from them and we got it to work like a charm. They got this software called WebUpdater, once you run that with your device, it will make sure you have everything up to date on your GPS.Thomas...
Got this little recorder for my wife. She wanted something small. Had it for two weeks and love it. Quality of picture is good. Not difficult to plug in the computer and sent to friends. ( Takes a bit of time) All in all, for the price we are well pleased.
Took it to Thailand and back! Great value for the price.
Very fun lens! Good color, sharp, great distortion. I have a Canon Rebel XTi and with the 1.6x crop i needed something with a lot of distortion. The vignetting can be pretty annoying because you have to edit every photo but it's no big deal. This is a good lens and I normally dislike Sigma.
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.
Olympus has a problem w/ part# VC7997 on these cameras that causes menus to pop up on LCD w/o touching buttons and buttons stop working. Numerous people are complaining about this problem on the Internet - go to yahoo groups, Olympus_405080. Olympus needs to recall camera. Mine worked fine for almost 3 months before problem arose so don't think yours won't fail.
Amazon provided excellent & speedy service at a very competitive price. I highly recommend them as a source for printer inks.Bill Robinett
I personally bought a black 25FT cable and it works great! It has the exact snagless boot shown which is much better than the thick boots I used to have for my cables because it doesn't prevent it from locking into whatever device you use. (I bought it directly from Amazon, beware of 3rd party sellers, even if fulfilled by Amazon)
These are decent headphones if you don't plan to workout with these. I am a casual runner and found these extremely uncomfortable while running.
I have owned several pairs of Shure earphones over the last few years that cost considerably more than these. I have had the typical problems with cables wearing, etc, so decided to try a cheaper pair when my last pair died outside of warranty. For the money (I paid $50), these are excellent. The sound quality is as good as anything I have heard. I don't have my old Shure phones to compare to side by side, but I don't remember a noticeable difference. The cable is light and they stay nicely in my ears and you don't feel the weight of the cable, so once they are in they're really comfortable. I highly recommend them.As ever (I know this is a product review, but.... ) Amazon's service was outstanding. The price, the speed of delivery, the communication. I rarely buy anything anywhere else!
I am giving this keyboard a 1 and here's why: Having had two hand operations Microsoft has decided to replace ergonomic with cool. There is nothing helpful to aching hands about this design. It is made to look cool. Since using this model I have developed issues in my pinkies from the design. Should not be happening with an ergonomic design.They had a keyboard, the wireless 1000, that worked really well for people with hand problems but they discontinued it. I think they have decided to interpret ergonomic as somewhat preventative instead of ergonomically correct. Obviously designed by people that have no hand problems.Shame on you Microsoft. If you really want to help people with their hands then read this review and learn from it.
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.
We purchased this HP Presto service printer for an elderly relative. It was simple to enroll for the monthly service online at presto.com. We selected the printer to check the Presto server 3 times a day for emails. It uses the normal telephone line. It works excellent for her with average print quality. It would be nice if it would print on photo paper for higher quality pictures but that would probably complicate the printer too much for some users.We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this for users with limited technical ability!!
With all the glowing reviews, I bought this thing to help me with my PhD work. Turns out the thing is just junk. Barely reads anything from your average book and stops half-way through most sentences. Really bad. And I'm pretty technically savvy so I don't think it's me.
Well, I had read another review of this all-in-one printer from someone who had a very frustrating beginning with this product: dead on arrival. I thought, well, sometimes glitches happen, and no company can promise 100% quality, right? Well, unfortunately it has happened to me, too. This machine made a horrible racket once I turned it on, spewed a bunch of ink in the bottom of the printer, and now I'll waiting another 5-7 business days for a replacement. Also, when I checked the ink levels in the brand-new cartridges, they were already down to 80%. I hope Epson can manage to send a functional machine, but with this being the first Epson product I've bought, I'm feeling pretty shakey about what to expect next.
This is my first Sigma lens and I was a bit nervous when ordered it. But I was pleasantly surprised with the build quality and sharpness of this lens. I experienced no AF problems. This lens AF as good as any of my Canon lens. It is very usable at f1.4 and becomes extremely sharp if you step it down a couple of steps. The 30mm works extremely well on a crop frame body especially indoors where there is simply not enough room to step back to fit everything in. Oh yeah, I love the fact that it comes with a matching finish hood!
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.
After living with a manual focus camera for 20 years, I'd splurged and bought myself the Canon Rebel and a couple lenses. I was happy with it, but it lacked some features I was seeking. Enter the Elan 7. Oh my! Once I learned how to use the multiple frame feature, there was no stopping me! I stopped getting so-so shots of my sons in their soccer games, and was getting at least one spot on perfect out of the two or three. This alone makes the camera worth its price for me, but there are other aspects I like as well.The camera just feels solid to me. My Rebel was lightweight, but I always worried that came with a price. I use my camera often in an active way, hiking in our bluffs, riding my bike through the wetlands and cross country skiing in the rare years we get enough decent snow cover. The camera can handle these kinds of conditions, and I've always had nice photos come back to me. I also appreciate the very high shutter speeds it affords me. I've nearly stopped the action of hovering hummingbirds with this camera, it's that fast. It's also fairly quiet as SLRs go, another plus for those who need that feature. The rewind is almost silent, which helps when I am stalking birds and my film runs out, as it invariably does.There were a few little glitches in going from the Rebel to the Elan for me. Although they are both EOS cameras, one can't assume that the Elan is just a more expensive Rebel and will operate as such. For one thing, the film counter system is completely reversed. The Rebel counts down, the Elan counts up.The benefit to this is that I always get 25 exposures with my Elan, whereas 24 was the max with the Rebel. Yes, film is cheap, but it does add up!Also, the creative controls work differently. I'd become very used to setting the Rebel to under or over expose, and needed to relearn the way to set that with the Elan. On the plus side, with the Elan, there is a setting that will allow for autobracketing, so that you can achieve the same thing with less thought, once you know that setting.The kit lens was a nice plus as well. My Rebel had 35mm as its widest angle, and the 28mm allows a little more range for me. I've had my Elan now for three years, and I am still learning to take full advantage of all it has to offer. From a camera junkie, that is high praise indeed.
I'm not sure why I'm reviewing an SDHC card that's been reviewed nearly 3,000 times before. It works well with all my new gear. Does that help?
Like many recent reviewers, the unit worked okay but failed within a couple of years. We used the item in our home theater (for both cable and antenna sourced material), so usage was infrequent (5 hrs a week). There were always issues with startup and shut down. Finally, the unit refused to power on. I'm used to components giving years of daily usage, so I consider this to be an unacceptable product. I won't be risking my dollars on Samsung products again.
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 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.
All,PROS...This a good burner, second only possibly to the Plextor. The software couldn't be easier after all the updates are in place.Now the CONS...Make sure you get all the updates from the NERO web-site. There are 6 major updates. The drive is rather big and kind of noisy at times. It would have been nice if they had put a bigger buffer in, say 8MB. It's still a little bit expensive compared to other burners on the market. My burned DVD's work okay on all my computers so far(Toshiba, Dell, Gateway) and on my Sony DVD player but not on my Panasonic DVD player ?.
Not only is the neoprene case well padded to ensure that your hard earned investement stays secure, it is small enough to fit into most pockets when closed. It seems as though in most cases one has to choose between protection or function, but with the neoprene case, I got both. Very good product at a great price I might add.
It worked great for about 5yrs. Then The left side cartridge gives errors left and right.It says this cartridge is not intended for this printer. I tried all the Hp solutions cleaning them contacts and none of them work. Google left side cartridge for this printer. And see all the problems people have with this printer.I knew the cartridge was good and I knew I wasn't out of ink. Finally I took a screwdriver and tapped the cartridge a couple of times. and now it seems to be working fine again.
I love it I recommended it to a friend and she ordered a bunch for her employees at the bank
Pioneer has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that their reputation for quality and good service has been replaced by shoddy craftsmanship, dishonest/incompetent support, and literally criminal treatment of their customers.In my case, I purchased a Pioneer internal DVD-RW drive, which proved to be defective within 2 months. The Pioneer website clearly stated that certain drive models had "issues," and would be replaced immediately. My drive was one of these models, and I immediately sent it to the company for replacement. After two weeks without word of a replacement, I emailed Pioneer customer service, and got no reply. I then called the Pioneer support line. I was told first that my drive had not been received, to which I said that I would contact USPS and collect on my insurance for the drive. Suddenly the story changed: they had received the drive, but it had been "misplaced" and sent to their repair warehouse.After further wrangling, I was told that the drive really wasn't eligible for a replacement at all, and that they had made a "mistake" on their website. They assured me, however, that they would honor their website and send me a replacement anyway. After I week, I called again and found that no replacement had been shipped. This time, I spoke to a supervisor who said he would ship a new drive out immediately, and provide me with the tracking number. Needless to say, I never heard from him again. Thus, I have been cheated out of a miserable $50 DVD drive.If you want a quality product and helpful customer service, buy from Sony. On the other hand, if you'd like to be ignored, lied to, cheated, and in general treated like dirt, buy Pioneer. Please avoid anything from this company like the plague! They are nothing more than petty criminals who will steal your money as quickly as possible.
I'm not technical and I'm not even sure which product meets my need, but from the description it looked like what I needed. It worked, I have cable modem service to both my PC's. I did as much as I could from the instructions, then called for phone service. Linksys was able to help me finish the job in a few minutes. I still would like to know it I can network my pc's together using the same devise.
I bought this TV from a local store for $250+tax.Picture is good. For some reason, Ch.2 CBS is not clear. This TV is heavy.
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 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.
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.
its a great product for home studio's i have a small home studio with a separate booth and its pretty good
I love everything about this clock radio-except for one thing. It has AM/FM radio and an iPod dock with a remote control, with great sound. The only problem is that the alarm (radio or iPod) starts out at a low level and quickly increases to an ear blasting level. I don't appreciate being jarred out of bed. I called Emerson to see if this was a defect with one radio or a feature of the product. It'a a feature, and, sadly, I'm going to return it.
A little sceptical at first in ordering a television over the internet, but the experience was worth it with the amount of money I saved. The product came on time and in great condition. As for the TV, this particular model could not be found in stores, but apparently was only available over the internet. Beautiful picture quality and overall a wonderful unit. If your ready to move to HD, this is probably one of the most reasonbly priced units to start with.
The seam between the three holes and the pouches is to severe. If you actually want to put 4 disks in this product, it will fall over. It's okay if you put the insert into the top portion and the CD into the bottom.
For the price this is a EXCELLENT mini stand!!!! Received it today and I love it it fits my olympus LS-20M
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 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.
I have had the exact same problem with two pairs of these headphones, The headband cracks in the very center. Logitech is now only offering refunds.
One of my friends has the original model and I experienced the Sonic Impact Portable Speakers on several ski trips with him. I just got an Ipod & decided to research the available units and this continues to be the best unit on the market. The unit is quite compact and able to go into your carry-on bag easily. The sound is incredibly good for such a small package. It can play all of the Ipods & Nanos and now comes with a remote. I am not sure of the exact battery life, but I suspect the advertised time is accurate. This unit can be taken anywhere. After a good set of earphones, the Sonic Impact is a must if you travel, or just want to have compact, portable sound.
Prefect fit for my ceiling mount speakers. I have ordered 2 but I received one only. But this is a great ceiling mount
This notebook cooler did not do much to cool down my laptop. I am very disappointed with this purchase. The fan was pretty quiet during the first month of having it, but soon it collected a lot of dust and began making loud whirring noises. I would NOT recommend this product!
I will tend to find myself in need of an ethernet cable at the oddest moments when I've got my laptop. Whether at home, at a friend's, in a hotel, or at work I will tend to randomly put this cable to use and it has never failed me thus far. I've used it here and there for 6 months and it still works as new. I don't recommend using these types of cables (retractable) for everyday use because the spring mechanisms, no matter how good, tend to wear out at the most inopportune time.
I don't get it. Averatec makes a great laptop but you never see them reviewed in publications such as PC World, PC Magazine, or Consumer Reports. I really wanted a smallish laptop that was easy to travel with, easy to move around the house, and easy on the wallet. After looking at everything available on the market, I had to chose between the $900 Averatec and a $1500 Fujitsu. Both were similarly equiped, but the Fujitsu had a nicer, slightly larger screen. But when it came down to it, I was able to buy the Averatec and a new cheap desktop computer for the price of the Fujitsu. So I bought the Averatec and have been very happy ever since. The screen is fine, the keyboard is good, and it is built very well. It is much easier to tote around than my old 8-pound IBM Thinkpad. I do have two complaints, however. First of all, the battery doesn't last very long. I can't even get through a DVD movie when unplugged. Perhaps I got a bad battery, but I think its probably just a weak design. The second problem is that the audio is too quiet, whether I use the built in speakers or headphones. This makes it a bit hard to use for movie watching in a noisy place (such as an airplane or laundrymat). Those problems are minor, though, and I really bought it for use as a computer and not as a DVD player. When I want to buy another laptop, I would seriously consider buying another Averatec...I just hope they are still in business!
I ordered this product to install a radio/CD player in my Jeep Comanche. I can not offer any opinion on its suitability for this application, but have used Scosche products in the past with good results.
This laptop bag is absolutely awesome! I shopped around at my local stores to find bags starting around $30. This one was half that price and had so many extra compartments to store all your laptop accessories in. It fit my 14" dell laptop perfectly and is comfortable to carry. It was definitely the right purchase for me! Free shipping added an extra bonus on top of the great price! I definitely would recommend buying this product! You won't be sorry!
This is a magnificent CD player. It goes anywhere and does just about anything. It positively will not skip. Battery life does seem a bit short however but disabling the anti-skip functions of the cd player do help this. The headphones could also be a bit better, but the player itself is every bit as good as a Sony or any other name brand.
I'm really picky when it comes to headphones. I like my headphones to fit in my ear, to sound good, and to block out the person yammering on the phone next to me on the BART train. I finally found those headphones. The Sony Fontopia Headphones have 3 size of "ear plugs" to adjust around the speakerhead. I picked the midsized ones, although the small ones would work well also. Here's the important part--you have to jam these things into your ear. If you're not into pushing things into your ear, you're not going to block out the world. If you do, you will hear your music, and you'll see the chatterbox's lips moving, but not the words coming out of their mouth.
Perfect for my 20" Viewsonic. Articulates well. Make sure to loosen the adjustment screws before mounting on the screen and of course - mount to a stud - I wouldn't trust acnchor screws on sheetrock.
This Oppo DVD player is quite excellent. Very, very useful as it extends the life of yourold style DVD collection - competitive with Blu-Ray.
What happened to the price? I bought mine about two years ago for a little more than two hundred dollars! Maybe it's the "K" designation following the FZ8. Still, if one's going to buy this camera, it's loaded with great features. The stablization feature works very well and the camera's zoom is breathtaking.The CONS of this camera include a very inaccurate white setting that makes using it on "auto" risky. Also, despite its zoom capability, I find that wide angle capability is far more useful than telescopic! Most digital cameras have distortion in both wide angle and telephoto, but the Panasonic comes with software that can help correct it.For $225, this camera would be just about right. For over five hundred, take a hike and find something else!
Should have seen it for the gimmick it is. We bought several of these when we moved into our home two years ago because there are very few outlets, and they're all in weird spots. One by one these have been crapping out. If you monkey with the cord near the plug you can some times get them to work, but the swivel function apparently tears up the inner connections. The ones we've never had to move or re purpose seem fine, but any of them that we've swapped from one spot to another are now landfill bound.
I was so glad I bought this lens. I use this lens in weddings quinceaneras and in limos and it does wonders. I'm able to squeeze everyone in with out all the squeezing(lol) little tip, bounce a external flash from the wall or ceiling, and it get rid of all the blemishes and gives a soft light, with out the need of any professional studio lighting.I use it on a canon xsi and t1i, and it's very wide, but what I found to be even cooler is that you can use it on full framed sensor cameras as well I third it on a film rebel and it was super wide like somthing you gotta try to believe, crazy lol.All in all I fell in love with this lens, canons 10-22mm can do what this can do. Blues this is way cheaper. I defenatly recomend this lens you love it too.
CanonSx20Is fits comfortably in bag. It has plenty of room to add extraextra items. There is plenty of cushion to protect your camera.
The product was exactly what I needed. For a supposedly hard to find item this was easy and the pricing was very reasonable. If the opportunity presents itself again I will not hesitate on using this supplier.
I recently went on a 3 1/2 week trip to Europe with some friends and I wanted a good, durable camera that was small enough to stuff in my purse but that also had a good optical zoom. This Lumix fit the bill perfectly. It's easy to use, has simple point and click as well as more complex features as you become more familiar with the camera. I spent about 10 minutes looking over the instruction booklet and off I went. The zoom totally lived up to its promise. The 10x was awesome and I got incredible shots with my friends coming to the conclusion they wanted 10x cameras too. Another big plus was the durability of the camera. I am less careful than I should be with my high tech stuff. I dropped the camera once (with the lens shut) and also managed to bash it against solid objects a couple other times and it still works great. The pictures themselves were crisp and clear and from my strictly amateur perspective, terrific.Oh, and I was also very pleased with the battery. Even on a full day when I was out exploring ruins all day long--taking over 300 pictures plus a few short films--the battery was still 1/2 charged by the end of the day. And, once I started remembering I could actually take short films with the camera, I started using this feature more and more. It takes good films, you just have to make sure you pan the camera very slowly.I would definitely recommend this camera.
I'm not a super audiophile or anything, but I know what are good headphones, and what are bad. These are the best headphones that I own so far. They are very comfortable, allowing it's owners to choose from 3 different sizes for the ears. It's very in expensive compared to the other headphones. However, the buds do come off once in a while, and the headphones aren't the best build. But, for the price, it isolates sound extremely well! If you're thinking about getting skull candys instead of these, better rethink that thought. I've had these headphones for over a year now, and the lifespan of skullcandys can't match this. Spend your money wisely! It's been over a year as I've said, and these headphones still let the bass kick.
This is my first fish finder of any kind. Dad always went to the same spot @ dawn. I'm using it on my Native 14.5 Ultimate here in the lakes of Colorado. Fun to know depths and it adds a new dimension to how I look for structure and the depth the fish are feeding. Nice and compact unit and plenty of features for the recreational fisher-persons.
I have been buying reconditioned cartridges with negative results half of the time. This was a great sale price for this cartridge and the new ones work much better.
I had this for only a few months before it stopped working. I contacted the manufacturer, and they sent me a replacement. The replacement only lasted a few months also.I can't recommend this product. Although the manufacturer was responsive the first time I contacted them, it wasn't worth my time to keep contacting them after having the same experience with 2 of these.
I've been using these for several years now and they've preformed great, it was time to reorder some new ones as some of my others were worn pretty bad. I was presently surprised at how fast these shipped, keep up the good work.
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.
I bought the 8gb card for my new camera for my family vacation in July. This card have plenty of memory so I do not have to bring along other SD cards on the trip. It is class 6, so it is fast too. Highly recommended.
I am a professional portrait photographer and use this camera. Its a wonderful camera! Highly recommend.
I bought this small recorder for a class I was taking over a two day period and it out performed what I thought it would do. The recording was crystal clear and picked up the lecturer perfectly. I would break and then start again anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 1/2 hours later. I put each recording in a distinct section so that when I down loaded it a few days later onto my computer I knew exactly where in the lecture I needed to go to review anything that I was unclear about. I positioned myself in the front of the classroom but it would have been just as good from the middle of the room and ( maybe from the back, I didnt test it ), it was a large room. For the money I would recomend this little recorder.
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 researched long and hard for a good set of outdoor speakers that were quality, had good bass range and projected well into large space (backyard). Check, check and check. I went with these instead of similar Polk, Klipsch and Bose models.You'll need a decent receiver to power them, but if you're dropping the coin for these nice speakers, having a $150-$200 2 channel receiver behind them is the least you can do. I got a Yamaha 2 channel which does the trick nicely.Installation was simple and the speakers look great too. The speakers have not been through a winter yet, but I live in Minnesota so I'll be taking them down and storing them indoors regardless for the bitter cold of January and February.Hope this helps, I rarely review anything I buy online. I'm so happy with these speakers though that I decided to make an exception this time.
these magnetic frames are exactly what we need to display our 4x6 photographs on the refrigerator without the clutter of different magnets to hold them onto the fridge. i am going to buy more! note that one seller sells a "six pack" so you can purchase twelve frames in one purchase.
The laser etched backlit keys are a real advantage. Try turning the lights down at night and typing on your current keyboard. Can you say eyestrain? The backlighting can be set to different colors. I use blue, my wife uses purple, and the brightness is adjustable. The key action is very comfortable. This is my second one. The first one went away after a very unfortunate encounter with a 20 oz glass of sweet tea. So no, not water (or tea) proof. Love it anyway.
If you don't like to read scathing reviews, skip this one...I recently started producing my own television show on public access cable, and I wanted a video editing package that was easy-to-use and could support capture of analog video (VHS). After what I thought was careful research, I decided on Pinnacle's Studio Deluxe product. It has a capture card that runs a SCSI interface to a breakout box which allows you to import and export analog video. And, it is supposedly easy to use, and claims "broadcast quality editing features". Pefect, so I thought.Then, the nightmare began. After installing the card, then the software, I began working on my projects. It took a little while to figure out how to correctly capture analog video, but after a few tries, I was all set. The main complaint I had was that the audio levels on analog video capture were RIDICULOUSLY high, forcing you to manually adjust them (they are defaulted to the highest setting) or get distortion on your video.Once I had finished my project, it was time to output. Repeatedly, the audio and video fell out of sync, for no apparent reason. I have read numerous reviews of Studio wherein users complain about this very thing, and even Pinnacle's support website is littered with complaints. Apparently, you have to strip your system down to the barebones minimum to get correct output. Fine. After tinkering with these settings for HOURS, I finally got a good take.Several months later, I decided to use Studio again for video editing (I had switched to Adobe Premiere after realizing Pinnacle's limitations). The software indicated that an upgrade was available online - I fell for it. After downloading the upgrade, the system would not EVER run previous projects correctly, getting hung up loading audio files that had previously played fine.I also noticed a message about my audio/video drivers not being compatible with Microsoft Direct X (supposedly installed by Pinnacle initially). Suddenly, I found that I no longer could preview analog transfers, though they did in fact capture correctly. I figured the upgrade was bad, so I uninstalled and reinstalled the software. BIG mistake. Now, nothing works, the drivers for analog capture won't install, and the program is useless.I have been all over Pinnacle's website, tried all their suggestions to no avail, and tried everything I can think of on my own. Nothing works, and my posted request for help to Pinnacle has yet to be answered (I posted days ago).To summarize, this product has VERY limited capabilities for professional editing (can't separate audio and video, no support for color bars & tone, no count leader, no ability to add multiple video clips to the same point on the timeline, etc), very buggy hardware, and [disappointing] tech support.If you want to edit home movies on your PC, this is a good tool for you (though pricey for [price]). If you want professional, broadcast quality editing software, go with something like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro. This product [disappoints]!
I bought this mouse in January 2004 when it retailed for $40 and was only available in one color. Overall, it's an excellent mouse with good battery life and good ergonomics. Like all Logitech mice, tracking has been absolutely perfect. The scroll wheel is one of the best I've ever used but the buttons are a little too stiff.The only issue I have with the Logitech mouse is that it's not very compact. In fact, it's about the same size as Logitech's first generation optical mouse (the Optical Wheel Mouse that you can still find in stores) but thicker. The receiver is about the size of a USB memory drive and really sticks out when you put it into a laptop.Since August 2004, I've switched to a BenQ M310. This is a similar cordless travel mouse but is 2/3rds the size and lighter. The receiver is also smaller and actually stores inside the mouse when not in use, a really neat feature that Logitech should incorporate into future models. The M310 is also around $5-$10 cheaper. The sensor is not quite as good however.In my opinion, if you want a small mouse for travel or just to use on an everyday basis, you should seriously look into the M310 over this mouse. It's cheaper, smaller, and fits the role better. However, you won't be unhappy buying the Logitech either.
I made the mistake of buying this piece of junk.The first unit was defective. After spending two evenings following the the very confusing directions (they probably are crystal clear to anyone having a Masters in Computer Science and a Ph.d. in Systems & Network programming) I gave up and tried to reach Linksys on the phone. I got the answering machine that said to wait. After over hour of waiting I gave up on that as well. I fnally broke down and hired a tech to come install it. He realized the first unit was defective. I went and got a new unit. He installed that and we thought that all was well. Then, like clockwork my internet connection now disconnects after 10 minutes on line. You can almost set your watch by it. The tech could not figure it out or fix it. Again tried to reach Linksys. Again no joy.Now I have an expensive paperweight that is great, as long as I don't want to spend more than ten mins on line at a time.Customer support is essentially non-existant. The quality control of the product is poor. And the product itself is badly flawed.By some other router. This is a waste of your most important asset, your time which you will never get back, and a waste of money as well.Doug
This receiver is a great buy. It sounds great for movies and music. The 192/24 DAC for the left and right channel provide better clarity for music than other receivers in this price range. Most receivers only come with 96/24 DAC. And if you want to send your music to all 5 channels then the Logic 7 dsp sounds great. For movies the receiver has both Dobly digital and DTS, and they both sound great, lots of bass for the special effect scenes and voices are clear. I paired this receiver with the JBL SCS150 home theater speakers and I think they are a great match.I know people might be turned off by the receiver only having 5 channels but if you have a small apartment or small living room than 5 channels is probably enough. Two tips for receiver shoppers. One, don't pay for features that you won't use. Two, buy by the pound. A heavier receiver usually means that it was made with better components. This recevier comes in at almost 27 pounds. Compare this with other receivers in the price range and I'm sure you won't find many that weigh more.
Nice items, ordered two of them. Good seller.
This is my third portable DVD player in less than a year, and even though it is the cheapest of the three, it is by far the best! This thing plays anything I throw at it! I also use it as a picture viewer via the sd slot. The usb is a nice feature as well. The picture and sound are quite acceptable for something in this price range and beyond. It may not be as ruggedly built as my Philips, but I am confident it will hold up as long as I use a little comon sense. For the price and the features, I really don't care if it won't tolerate mishandling. I love this thing and will probably buy another one if it does break. They say you get what you pay for, but with this player, you get a lot more than what you pay for!
Bought the tripod and took it on two vacations. It is great. It fits in your pocket and was handy to have around for pictures using a timer and for pictures at night.
We bought two Creative Labs WebCams and we could not get the sound to work on either one. (one was for grandma). We worked with Creative Labs to try to get it resolved and never could get the sound to work at all. By the time we got done working with Creative Labs, we passed the return time with Amazon, and Creative Labs would do NOTHING to help us. Now we are stuck with two useless web cams..... TERRIBLE customer service. What should have been a wonderful Christmas gift turned out to be a pain in the you know what all around. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!
It came fast however one of the plastic parts inside the toner cart broken.. Instead of shipping back in the end I just swapped my old toner cart for the new one.. Not sure how it happened since the box was fine and was well packed.. Must of just happened when they shipped it and did not know..Mistakes happen.
This thing was quite for the first couple of days and now its pretty loud...to the point where I cant handle the noise.Waste of money on this fan.Its not vibrating off the usb outlet...the actual fan is loud. If you put some pressure on it it then quiets down.
I bought this product from Gamesalor International Limited and they said it was new, it was not. It was shipped in a little zip lock bag without software CD. Unhappy with purchase. But for two bucks it is more of a hassle to send it back.
The printed circuit board inside of this converter is luckily much thinner than the outside case. If you remove the case, it fits nicely next to other USB plugs. I covered mine with clear epoxy to insulate it and provide sturdiness. No problems yet.I also purchased the "Syba SD-CM-UAUD USB Stereo Audio Adapter" ($9.99). That adapter has an even larger all around case and unfortunately a wider circuit board that would make a similar surgery pointless.
Superb product, does exactly what it says, great innovation, it has made it super easy to set my devices and control them from anywhere in the house
I bought two of these for Christmas, and one would not charge at all, so I had to send it back. Looking at the various discussion boards, this seems to be a common problem. The other one charges OK, but only on the computer. It doesn't like the cheap USB charger I bought, even though my iPod works fine with it.This product has a lot of great features, and I hope that we get to enjoy them without any further problems. I would recommend charging this product before giving it to someone as a gift. Then, if it doesn't charge, you can send it back before disappointing someone.
i purchased this product, it worked great for 2 days and now suddenly no longer responds (reinstalled, rebooted etc no help). i looked for help by posting problem on pinnacle support forums and have received no answer for 2 days and counting... i have now been on hold with the non toll-free tech support for 55 minutes and still no answer... avoid my mistakes and look elsewhere...
I bought the B+W 77mm clear UV haze filter first but wasn't happy with the glare. The multi-resistant coating is like night and day. Worth the extra few dollars.
This is a fantastic alternative to the ones you get at the Apple Store. Works the same, almost looks the same but cheaper. I had to buy 12 because our budget didn't include monitors and I didn't want to spend a lot more for adapters. This was a fantastic alternative.
The package color I got was the newer blue/purple style (as shown when you lookup item 95311 on Verbatim's website at this time), not the orange like Amazon's picture.The 5-pack carton shows:Verbatim#95311 0705-102Barcode: 0 23942 95311 1Made in SingaporeVerbatim Corporation, 2007A MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA COMPANYThe actual jewel cases' backsides have the following item number and barcode number:Verbatim#95234 0705-102Barcode: 0 23942 95234 3DVD+R 8.5 Gbytes Part 2, Volume 1, Version 1.1Made in SingaporeThe dvd+rw-mediainfo utility tells methat the media id is: MKM/003Update: One of the disks has a chip broken off the hole in the center. Not sure if it's Verbatim's fault or Amazon's shipping... there was some very loose padding, and only on one side of the amazon box. As we all know, boxes have 6 sides. Throwing a cushion just on the top of the box, means the cushion only has a 1-in-6 chance to protect your product if it's dropped during transit.
I absolutely adore my Shure SE210s; sound quality is fantastic (noticeably better than the SE110s). Do note that these, like all Shures, favor clarity over thumping bass so if bass is a must for you, you might like to consider something else by Klipsch or Koss.Personally, I think the bass is definitely fine for rock or techno music, and acoustic music in particular sounds phenomenal. The sound isolation is a gem, and Shure's foam tips are brilliant and comfortable as ever. (But I have yet to hear of a person who finds the triple flange tips comfortable!)Though arguably not the prettiest (that accolade goes to the Klipsch Images), the SE210s look simple but elegant. Build quality of the headphones and wires is very sturdy and robust; these'll probably outlast my iPod Touch. Shure has also included a very useful case and earwax removal tool (which, however disgusting, is useful).I've listened to the higher-end Shure models, and I firmly believe that the SE210s have by far the best cost-sound quality balance. The SE310s have slightly fuller bass, but are not worth the premium.To sum up, the SE210s sound amazing and the sound isolation deeply impresses. If you want a pair of great earphones, get these! (I'd recommend you to save up a little more if you were targetting the SE110s)If you don't mind splashing the cash, the SE420s are the ones to go for, as those will absolutely blow you away. If you really want to show off, get the SE530s, as they produce the best sound money can buy.
I spend more time fixing paper jams, uninstalling and reinstalling the software. I wold not recommend this product. It has been a disaster!!! There has to be better options than this. I wish that I could return it. I am going to contact HP and look into this.
This product was high quality and works great... It did require slight modification (I bent the tabs a bit) to get it to mate with my board... I am very pleased...
color is nice... size is perfect for my laptop... I can put my all stuff in this bag so i liked it :)
I don't pretend to be an audiophile, but I can't imagine getting [inexpensive] headphones that are going to sound better than these. They have a real warm sound, yet still give nice detail to individual instruments. And, contrary to some other reviews, the headband is adjustable. Over the years I have owned a few sets of headphones in this price range and I highly recommend the Sennheiser HD433. If my two year old breaks these, like he did the headphones I had before these, I will order another pair .... In fact, the more that I listen to them, I think my little fella did me a favor in getting rid of the ones I had before.
I bought this almost a year ago at nearly $500. After spending months trying to make sense of the horrible instruction manual, I started to get the loading error. Finally shipped it off to JVC for repair (UPS at my expense $55, including packaging & insurance). After about 4 weeks finally received it back. No loading error, but now it does not recognize remote control. Periodically the display flashes every signal and icon available for no apparent reason. Can play DVD but only by selecting from unit - not remote control. DVD retracts but plastic cover door does not close. Insert a cassette, very likely it will not eject it. Have unplugged, reset, re-read the manual way too many times, JVC support site lists nothing.I surrender, I will no longer fight this evil monster.This is just not worth the frustration to deal with. It's going to the junk yard - I give up! Never will I buy a JVC product again.Be warned.
I've used this diffuser only a few times (I try to go without the flash) and it works great. I've notice quite the difference in the quality of my photos, which is always great. I haven't had any of the fitting issue's that I've read about with my SB-600. For the small price, it's well worth it.
Regrettably, this product did not work for us. It is a very good way to record favorite radio programs, but the range of coverage was minimal limiting the use for us. We were wanting to record programs from an AM radio station 100 miles from here and we could not get the reception. Therefore, I returned the radio/recorder.
During a storm we couldn't figure out why the weather radio wasn't alerting us, every other device (TV, Reecom weather radio, local radio stations) were sounding the alerts. Turned it on to hear the weather announcement and every weather channel on the Midland had a high pitched tone and nothing else. Contacted Midland about it and they said the receiver electronics had failed (electronics don't fail when they are engineered/designed properly from the beginning) and they couldn't fix that. Slightly out of the warranty period they offered to send me their newer model the WR120 for $15 to replace the old one. I took my $15 and used it to buy another Reecom weather radio. Won't be buying anything made by Midland again.
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.
You can't even change an ink cartridge without the LCD screen!!!All I get when I turn on the printer is the BIG FAT red error light!!! Just in time to not be able to print the Christmas cards... Don't think I'll be buying another Epson.
I've had this coffee pot for about 3 months and I love how hot and great tasting my coffee is. It makes every brand of coffee a great cup of coffee. It's a wonderful perked coffee pot . Coffee in this pot is hotter than the the drip pots. Their ain't nothin better then a HOT cup of coffee in the morning.
HAve been using the TZ3 steadily for about a month, to learn it's features. For a handy point and shoot, it offers a lot. Bought it for the wide-angle lens, a rare feature in P&S cameras. Very pleased with the variety of setting and esp like the ISO Intelligent mode, which gives great shots in low light. Have been pleased with the ease of use and the quality of shots. Do miss the viewfinder in bright light situations, but overall give it a strong recommendation for the price range.
This B+W UV filter is top quality. It's a must for a pro quality lens. You can tell the effectiveness of its multi-coatings by just looking into the lens with the filter on. I use these on all of my portrait lenses.
I had purchased a 1G SanDisk Micro SD card prior to the Kingston 1G. Amazon had a great price so a purchased a few of these and they work just as well as the recommended SanDisk. I have purchased Kingston products in the past and have received high quality digital media. I would not hesitate to purchase this product if needed.
I purchased this on a lark at a Circuit City store that was closing, so I only paid $450 and could return it with no restocking fee (because it was "open box"). For taking movies I really loved it. The image quality was very nice, the controls were fairly logical and easy to figure out, and the image stabilizer worked very nicely. On a cold Chicago day (20 deg F) I brought it into a butterfly garden (78 deg F and VERY humid) and the lens defogged faster than any other I've owned and the recorder was unaffected. The only problem was what to do AFTER shooting the video.If you use the DVD-R discs (about $2 each at Sam's Club), you need to "finalize" the disc before it can be played in a regular DVD player. This takes 23 minutes and requires using the AC adapter, which is unacceptable. And you get poor DVD menus. Or, you can use the re-usable DVD-RAM discs ($18 each in stores, $6 on the internet) but these discs won't work in most DVD players or computer DVD burners.So, I took some video with DVD-R discs, and it came out fine, but I didn't like spending $2 apiece for discs that held 30 minutes of video with poor menus.And I took some video with a DVD-RAM disc. This video came out a little nicer, but was a little more work. First I had to download the video onto my computer (a late 2002 model Celeron). That was easy enough through the USB cable. If I updgraded to USB 2.0, it would be even faster. Then, on the computer, I loaded the video files into the DVD burning program. This was very un-intuitive, but I figured it out. Then the program burned my DVD. It took almost an hour, which is unacceptable, but the result was a beautiful and professional looking DVD disc. A more up-to-date computer, with a Pentium 4 processor and faster hard disk, probably would have done this task in much less time.So I reluctantly returned the camcorder. I say reluctanly because it fit my hand almost perfectly, and I really enjoyed the quality of video produced by the DVD-RAM disc and software. Really it was much nicer than my Sharp VL-NZ50 camcorder. However, I didn't like time consuming requirements to get a disc that would play in a DVD player. Also, my old camcorder works fine, so it was hard to justify buying another one. I gave it 4 stars because of the price I paid. After I returned it to Circuit City, I looked at the regular price for this model and it was $699. I wouldn't pay $699 for this. In fact at $699 I would only give this 3 stars. For $699 I expect a 5 star++ experience.My advice - If you want a DVD camcorder, and you have a good computer with a DVD burner on it, and you are computer literate, and have $700 to burn, then you will be able to enjoy using this camcorder. Otherwise you will hate it. I'm going to hold out another year. By then the price of this model will be much lower, and there will be new models much easier to use.
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.
Bought this for my son to keep his Kodak camera safe. Pockets hold memory card and extra batteries. Have seen him wear the bag on his belt.The camera fits. This works as one would expect a camera bag to perform. What more to ask for when spending less than $10?
It's perfect. It does the job and thanks to the keys I don't have to remember any combination to unlock it.
I've had my transmitter for about 8 months now. I would not make it without this thing. It's wireless! That is my favorite part! You don't even have to plug it into the lighter unless your ipod needs charging, you can just sit it on the seat. I have a bose radio that I use it like a remote for, I jam from my car to my house, to the back yard! lol It it broke tomorrow, I'd be on Amazon ordering another at my soonest convenience. There is one other thing, if your music is boot leg music, then it will sound like bootleg music no matter how good the transmitter is--just keep that in mind!
Dont buy this. This is useful as a charger but as a transmitter. I am pretty surprised Maxell has released such a bad product. There's too much of noise in the signal!
I recently purchased this card for my Canon FS100, I only recently purchased the camera itself and this is the first card I have purchased for the camera, but so far it has worked well with my camera and I think this is a great product for the price.
This item works well but my MP3 player has put it in my drawer where it won't collect must dust.
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!
Material as expected in quality and usage as described in product info. Needed the diffusion material quiet fast. Contacted dealer to ship ASAP and they did. No extra costs. Great customer service. Thanks a lot.
With this transmitter, I can control my entertainment center from anywhere in my 3000 square foot ranch house. It works downstairs and even outside on my deck. Easy to setup and comes with two rechargable batteries with adapters so you can use whether your remote has AA or AAA batteries.
I have this 4.150 + 1.1000 on my car and it rocks. The best amp for sound quality I had so far. Truly recommend.
I love this set up and have loved it since it came out. I used the wired version for a long time and always wanted a wireless version. I own 3 of these sets 2 at my house and 1 at the office. I have gotten alot of people to convert over to this once they get used to it they love it. I will say that it dooes take like 2 weeks to get used to how this types. Once you get used to it you will never want to use another set. The mouse helps releave alot of stress in the arm and hand if you mouse alot during the day. The mouse it great for work or gaming. great set good on battieres as well
Printer works great as I expected from Brother. The PC Fax features are very useful. Print quality is exceptional.
The hood goes on and off relatively easily and gets the job done. Of course it also stores on the lenss as well which is a HUGE bonus 8-D
I just ordered a 5 pack of Epson #78 hi capacity ink cartridges and before I made the purchase, Amazon recommended the 6th color to add to my order. So I placed the order and a couple of minutes later, I realized that Amazon recommended the ink cartridge in black for the wrong printer. When I went to cancel it a few minutes later, I got a message saying "sorry but it's too late now to cancel". That was about 5 minutes after I placed the order. I've been a long time customer of Amazon, but on their wrong recommendation, they should have at least given me a chance to cancel, as they made the wrong offer to begin with. Shame on you Amazon. There are many other online stores on the internet. If this is the shody business practices they are resorting to, all I have to say is "Goodbye" after many years of purchases!
i got this player second hand for $5 and have experienced no problems whatsoever. it actually transitions between menus and the movie faster than any player i have seen before.
I am one of those people who cannot wear earbuds. My left ear opening is apparently too big to hold one in, and my right ear barely gets by. I bought these hoping I could wear them while jogging. However, the hook over the ear is too loose, and gravity is not enough to hold them on, and I swear I do not have a bouncy stride. I can wear them around the house, but that's it.
I have this item hooked up to my Sony flat panel TV and two recorders since April 2007 when I purchased it from Amazon. I have had several power outs and this has protected me when the power came back on when I was not at home or at home. I have had a $300 electron item destroyed because I did not have this type of protection. This is money well spent if you would get some type of a power surge protector. Item was purchased from Amazon and it came ahead of the promised shipping time. I have purchased over a dozen items from Amazon and have not had any problems to this day.Update: Just want to say item still works perfectly and never any problems with it. September 3, 2011.
I ordered this item expecting to be able to hook it up to my home stereo system via RCA line output jacks. Well it doesn't have the RCA line output feature, instead it has a regular headphone output jack. You'll also have to hook it up to a computer to charge it. I consider it useless. I have the cable that came with the Sansa Fuze, that electronically does exactly the same thing that this so called power dock does.
ONE GREAT COMPANY TO DEAL WITH AT FANTASTIC PRICES. LESS THAN ONE THIRD OF WHAT SOME OF THOSE FAMOUS MARTS AND SHACKS WANT TO CHARGE AND THE QUALITY IS EXCELLENT, IN FACT I TOOK THE FIRST PURCHASE I MADE BACK TO THE SHACK BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT BEGIN TO HOLD UP TO THE QUALITY OF THIS ONE AND I HAD PAID OVER $30.00 PLUS TAX. THIS COMPANY SHIPS EXTREMLY FAST!
I have used this radio for several months now and am very happy with it. It gets out well and receives well and has good sound. It is small and compact so it does not take up a lot of room. Great buy for the money.
I've been using this kind of filter in other 2 lenses and it mostly protect the lens, avoid dust and water coming inside the lens.Cheap for its use.
It is described as "5 B&W; TV AM/FM/weather (7-band) radio Fine tuning knob for weather band Double fluorescent bulb light Bright-beam flashlight Mosquito repeller Emergency siren Splashproof Includes AC & car adapters Requires 9 C batteries.""Mosquito repeller"? Not sure how that one got thrown into the description. Never saw a mosquito repeller on it. I would have been happy if, out of all those things on that list, it had just tried to do ONE thing well! Like be a good lantern.Clearly the B&W; TV won't work anymore. But even when the TV would work, the thing just wasn't a good idea, because it's trying to do too much and the lights are positioned poorly. It uses unpopular and harder to find C batteries.The lights are positioned with one in front and one cockeyed off to the rear / side. The rear light is lopsided and not nearly as nice as the light I ended up using the most frequently of all the emergency lanterns I have tried, theeGear 10-DAY Lantern, Silver. The lights could not, pardon the pun, hold a candle to that light. They are not as bright, will not last as long, and are not positioned as conveniently.Very happy with theeGear 10-DAY Lantern, Silver!
i purchased this a couple of months ago and I have never had a problem with it I like the fact that I can still listen to my Ipod while I am charging it I think it is a good price and I would recommened it.
We bought this replacement battery about 3 months ago. It has worked very well during this time. Holds a good charge - no problems.
I set this device up tonight for a neighbor with a somewhat complicated home theater. First, I used my Mac laptop to set this up and it worked flawlessly. It DOES work great on a mac. The software works very well, and never once did it fail me. However, tools are a bit convoluted and hidden. If you own the device, though, I'm sure as you look for more and more features you won't be dissapointed, and eventually you'll find them. The screen is incredibly bright. The menus are decent, but I don't like the fact that in the "Star" part where you have extra buttons you cannot make tabs, only pages. The touch response is very good. Devices showed up very well, but when you program extra buttons you have to make sure you guess correctly what functions actually do what. (the naming is odd for some of them).Negative----Very little surprisingly. I could not find where you can edit images and such. I am a very experienced tech person, and I found every feature I was looking for, but I got the feeling the average user would have to work hard to find certain things. Concepts such as power order, or what devices to leave on, or even renaming activities is a little hidden.Lastly, and most importantly. The device was used only as IR, but the range kinda sucked. I was in an average sized bedroom and it just didn't produce range like I wanted. The device, however, wasn't charged and kept asking me to plug it in. Perhaps a fully charged device gets better range. Anyways, if you can afford getting the RF adapter, I'd say do it.I didn't use logitech support so I can't comment. The packaging is very nice, and I downloaded the program from their site to make sure it was the newest version. I really want one of these for myself, but I'm just a college kid so Im not sure I cant justify 400+ to have an awesome remote and RF adapter, might be better spent on the devices it would actually control!
Upon receipt of these batteries, I put them in the phone and they had life in them, but the instructions indicated to give them a charge. I charged the for 24 hours before using the phones. I had used the phones a lot for almost a week without them ever going back into the charger. At the end of the week, they needed to be charged. These were well worth the minute cost.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon is fussing at me for not writing a review. I actually can't comment yet as I ordered ahead before I was out of toner.I'll come back and edit this after I have installed the product.Nicely packaged and on time. Let's give it 5-star in this early going.RossiBack again. It's 7-26-10 and the toner has been installed. Good instruction, and after about 50 copies, it looks fine.Let's hold that 5-star rating.Rossi
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.
Owned headphones from koss, panasonic, sony, jvc, aiwa, philips, pioneer and a bunch of different off brands. The Sennheiser HD 202 and the HD 201 headphones are the best of the lot and sell at an incredibly low price (~25-30)!!! If you plan to spend less than $100 you can't go wrong with either of these Sennheisers. The only difference I could find between them was how the headbands were padded and how the actual ear cushions connected to the headband.ProsGreat sound, good bass, clear tremble and no muffling in mid range (to my ears at least)Durable, have lasted through 2+ years of moderate to heavy usu so far and show no signs of failing/problemsStrong grip on headband so they don't move around (see cons also on this one)Soft ear cushions that don't drop flakes on you, even after two+ years of useConsAfter hours of use, the strong grip of the head band can make your head ache a littleIF you have big ears, these would not work well since the design expects your ears to stay "inside" the doughnut of the ear cushionsBottom line, I have used and purchased for gifts about 12 pair of the Sennheiser HD 202 or Hd 201 headphones and everyone loves them (we all have medium to small ear sizes though so caveat emptor if your ears are big :)
I've waited for a year to finally review this lens. I have not had any problems with the focus. I have conducted some focus tests and it's right on (I did own another sigma lens with some of the focus issues). The lens is very sharp. It's the perfect focal length for 1.6 type sensors (as it is designed for), if you want that "old 50mm prime feel". It is my primary prime lens (I also own the canon 85 1.8). I've taken thousands of pictures with it and I'm ready to weigh in.I can compare it to the build and quality of the canon 85, which I would say is superior to the sigma in terms of overall quality. That said, I love this lens. It comes with an excellent case and hood, and it is very solid (maybe even too heavy?).If you're looking for that narrow depth of field, low light crisp, blurry background picture - this is it. Turn your camera to "Av" setting and kiss your flash goodbye! The sigma 30mm is a solid, crisp, all around winner. Well worth the $.
Cables To Go 27140 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (1 Foot/3 foot)The tips stick in the ethernet port and the compression lever breaks when you press down on it to releasePoorly engineered- not precise enough with the tolerancesNew - Cables To Go Cat6 Patch Cable - J64309
After trying several fans i had to settle for the antec fan again. Yes again. my first one worked for about 9 months and then had a problem with the connection to the body of the fan from the body of the lap top. but when it works it works, compare it to the more expensive super fans out there and i did, this one works better. It keeps my 17 inch cooler then they did. i dont know why but it does. i will not remove the plug from the fan, instead i will remove the usb part from the lap top when i need to take the fan off so i dont put any strain on the plug, now that i know how sensitive it is. but it works well and i would recommend it except for that tiny flaw. but they ALL have flaws. its also very loud and i know that bothers some of you. i usually can ignore it. but loud it is.
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 bought Jensen 2749 as an after-Thanksgiving special for $199. The lowest price for all 27" flat screen TVs. My biggest discovery is not the super low price and very good picture quality but that it has PAL playback function. I have some PAL DVDs and when viewed with my old GE TV, the pictures were black/white. (My pioneer DVD player does not have a PAL-NSTC converter) Now they are with beautiful colors! What a super buy!The TV broke in less than 5 months! When I was watching Boston Marathon, I heard a spark noise from inside the TV and then the picture became foggy with insufficient contrast. Difficult to find service and I would have to pay the labor cost. After some efforts I returned it to the seller and bought a Sony 27 flat. When watching DVDs, the Sony is slightly better but it does not support PAL. When watching TV program (without cable), the Sony is not as good as Jensen.I hope it will last much longer than my Jensen.
Does what it says it does, the build quality is fairly rugged, and overall I'm very satisfied with the product.
Just opened the package and pulled the USB Retractable Hotsync Cable to charge my iphone and guess what.. the retractable part broke. Somehow managed to put it for charge. The first time it worked fine. the next day, it stopped working. Did not test the Car charger, but am not expecting it to be any different than the other 2. Also all the 3 compenents look very fragile.Don't buy this.
When it works, it works OK. The voice directions are often unintelligible, but that's more Microsoft's voice synthesizer's fault. Often it will call out a direction and cut its self off, saying something like, "Turn right at ock...", and forcing me to take my eyes off the road and stare down at the computer to see what it was trying to say. I could live with that.What I would consider to be the first major problem is, it occasionally tends to take me off of freeways or boulevards and zig-zag every block through neighborhood streets and busy downtown sections. I usually don't even realize I've been screwed until the second turn when I look down and see a dozen zig-zags on the route that was a little 'curve' on the overall route I was taking, and by then there's usually no place to pull over and try to work out a more direct route, and I can't tinker with the thing while I'm trying not to crush pedestrians and crash into other cars. It doesn't 'penalize' turns when making routes, which add up to a minute each extra full-stop and turn.The biggest problem comes in when you set up a longer trip in the wide open spaces between cities. The maps appear to have used satellite photography, which is very bad. They can't always tell whether it's a dusty road or a wagon trail, because the directions often want to send me on impassible dirt trails over mountain tops. The latest fiasco sent me PAST 95 (which definitely would have taken me to 62) from I10 to a typical retarded zig-zag through Blythe, CA and finally to a 'Midland Road', where the highway simply dead-ended at an old mine of some sort after taking me 20 miles out in the middle of nowhere. I was trying to go from 10 to 62 for a scenic route, and it decided that some dirt trail over a mountain top was a 'road' that would get me there. Something like this happens virtually every time I use the software in the countryside. Apparently they were ambitious enough to search for every possible road, but far too lazy to determine whether the lines on the satellite pictures really were roads, and not some rutted dirt bike trail (like maybe by picking up a PAPER map and cross-checking their assumptions). If I have to use a paper map to tell whether a route is valid every time, I'll just put the damned computer away, thank you. Usually it sends me a mile or two down some fire access road or private driveway, but this time I got to see an abandoned mine at the end of a road to nowhere.
I was fortunate to grab this GPS when Amazon had it as a Gold Box special during the holiday season. I didn't have any problems as some of the other reviews have stated. The first thing I did was install the latest Tom Tom Home software on my computer from Tom Tom's website, NOT via the enclosed CD. I then connected the GPS device via the included USB port and ran the updates. After the first update, I kept prompting Tom Tom Home to check for more updates after each reboot until there were no more. I tested the unit in the car and it worked flawlessly. When I went off the suggested path, it created a re-route immediately. It has a bunch of cool customizable features and a pretty straightforward user interface. I highly recommend this GPS unit.
This is a wonderful bag! Its interior is quite spacious permitting me to easily fit an amazing number of items in it. It you don't need the hanging file frames, they can be removed giving easier access to the interior of the main compartment. My only disappointment is that the telescoping handle seems flimsy in comparison to the solid construction of the case itself. This handle also seems a bit too long to me--perhaps it is proportioned for someone taller than 5'4". I use the bag daily and overall, I am very pleased with it. It has certainly relieved stress on my shoulders and back from previous over-the-shoulder bags and backpacks I've used.
Found to be an extremly easy to use GPS system to use in any car you own that has a cigarette lighter. The only difficulty is when a new street is encountered in a rapidly developing area. Otherwise this is a simple very useful item. Very reasonably priced through Amazon.com.
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
Never even got to plug it in. Opened the box took the router out of the plastic wrap and it sounds like the factory left a wrench inside. Looking through the cooling vents it looks like one of the heat sinks has come loose. Sending it back - PIA
Update 1/1/2013 - it has now been over 4 years and I haven't had a single issue with this keyboard.I've had this keyboard for 3 years and it hasn't had any issues. It gets used every day, usually for at least a couple hours. I've used it for regular typing, but also for gaming and I haven't had a single issue with it at all. Hopefully it will continue to last for a few more years!
Yeah, Sweet camera. It was basically ready out of the box once I added the film. Everyobody thinks it's really cool. It's great to have the instant photos, so real and so tangible. Each picture is one of a kind.This camera works great, but I noticed at night that the pictures are a little dark if the subject is more than 5-6 feet away, but for the price I think It's a pretty good deal.Be aware that the film is expensive, it comes out to about a dollar a photo. Othewise it's Great!
The reviews and specifications for these headphones looked good, but I was disappointed with the product. If I were in the return for credit time period, I would be sending them back. They were better than the dirt-cheap headphones that came with my walkman, but the distortion happens at very moderate volume. I bought them for $18, now they are $12 which indicates they're trying to get rid of this marginal product. Don't waste your cash.
The Juice eliminates two adapters on my trips, as I have two cell phones. It works great and is lighter than the adapter that came with my IBM Thinkpad. Haven't had the need to use the air and car adapters but know I have power if I need it.
WARNING: If you need to run a usb cable over 15', I'd recommend to NOT purchase a standard cable like this. I used this cable to connect to a remote powered hub, and had nothing but continuous problems with all my USB devices, which even interfered with my Vista OS such that the PC wouldn't even boot up until I disconnected all the USB peripherals, presumably due to signal loss over that distance. All my USB peripherals performed erraticaly with this cable. The product should include this warning. So, I have just purchased a USB Active Extension Booster cable which I hope will resolve the problem of signal attenuation. The cable may be adequate for a single remote USB device like a printer, but you'd be safer to get the booster cable to avoid the hassle.
The inverter works well in my vehicle. My only complaint is the noise level that the inverter creates. Sometimes it's very quiet but when I hit rough road it becomes noisey.
my configuration is: a MAC powerbook and an Acer laptop. Problems:- in MAC the double SCROLL LOCK doesn't work so I have to switch by pressing the buttons- in MAC, a wireless mouse won't be recognized so I have to use a corded one- once I switch to MAC and back to PC, the only way for the PC to recognize the mouse/keyboard...is to REBOOTgoing back to 2 monitors/keyboards/mice....not worth the money for my particular case.
This is a great (albeit expensive) product. My dad uses them with his iPod shuffle when he mows the lawn in lieu of the earplugs he used to wear, and now he can rock out while he does yardwork.
This printer fulfills my expectation. My wife and I can share it via AirPort Extreme (two desktops). I can also print out from my Air Mac as well without wiring. Everything including dual page printing works like a charm. When I tested it from my WIndows machine running Vista, I found that Vista does not fully support this product. If you are a Vista user, you might want to look for something else. I think this is an OS problem but not printer's fault. Over all, it is a great product.
I love this Tripod, its compact - I am able to fit in my camera case. I take this on vacations to take family photos, so no need to find a stranger to take a photo.. This is ideal to be placed on a table to take photos. This is easy to attach to a camera, it just screws on the bottom. If your camera has a self timer, this is a must.
I bought this headset thinking to replace my aging (yet still functional) Plantronics that I've used every day of the week for 5+ years.Well, I'm still with my old Plantronics, and after using this, I'll probably replace it with a similar model from them!The good:1) The ear pad is comfortable and largish, which works for me. I like a headset that feels comfortable against my ear for long periods of time (as in many hours).2) The price here is a third of what I paid... can't believe I didn't research this, but I fell for the old "if it's expensive, it has to be good" marketing ploy at an Office ***-***** style store.The bad:1) The bumped out hard rubber piece that sits on your non-listening ear was both uncomfortable and shaped the opposite of how it will fit your head2) The "mute" button only works while you hold it in. How does that help me on a 2 hour conference call? My Plantronics has a switch.3) No Voice volume boost? Come on!4) The "noise cancelling" is also "voice cancelling" to some degree. I had to increase my volume just to be heard. This was the main reason I ditched it after two days of testing with a newer phone system. It turns out that my Panasonic 2-line 5GHz cordless units also lower the output of my voice, but this thing does too. Going back to my old headset made it more reasonable for others to hear me. I don't have to shout as often (the problem with my new phone system made me question if I was being objectionable about the headset at first)5) The fold out style of the headband is pretty inflexible and seems sort of pointless. I found that it dug into my head a little.I've always been one to try new technology, and this looked on par with my original headset. I was (and still am) firmly in the Plantronics camp, but I thought I'd give it a try. Sorry to say that I did. After this, I may never try another brand. (No, Plantronics didn't solicit this review, but they sure could send me some money if they feel like it!) ;-)Don't buy it. You'll probably return it just like I did.
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 purchased this switch to upgrade my home network to Gigabit. I'm usually a Netgear man, but decided to give D-link a try. It's a nice heavy duty switch, and it's really nice that it has an internal power supply. (no wall wart)I also like the fact that it has no cooling fan. I chose this switch because it was the smallest 24-port gigabit switch I could find, and I needed a switch that would fit in a structured media enclosure. So far so good, and the extra speed is great!
I bought this device because I wanted to use my MP3 in the car and although the idea sounds quite interesting the truth is this thing doesn't work. I tried every single frequency but nothing; there is a huge static noise all the time. I think I wasted my money. If you are looking for a way to connect your MP3 to you car stereo try one of those cassette adapters, they are cheaper and more reliable than this thing. By the way, I tried this thing with four different MP3 devices and ion three different cars, and the result was always the same: static and noise.
Bought this Boom Box when I purchased my IPod Classic. My wife and I really enjoy this product. The sound is great and it is very easy to control your IPod with the boom box remote control. It has inserts so that you can use several different types of Ipods with it and they all fit snug. I recommend this to anyone that is looking for a portable sound system that will run on AC as well as battery power. It also has a CD player in the back, so you can use it for just about everything.Brent
I bought this camera to take pictures of my two small children. I have so many great pictures. Many people have commented that some of them look professional. The camera does all of the work. Great colors - easy focus and good presets also - like the fast action preset. I would highly recommend it for parents who want good pictures of their children.
I've just bought my second pair of these because my kids keep 'stealing' mine. They're sturdy and sound great. I would recommend getting an adaptor that has a small cable between the 1/4" female and 3.5mm male connectors so the weight is taken off the socket. The Hosa MHE-100.5 has worked well.
Inexpensive and very durable, perfect for storing mics and traveling. Highly recommended product as all the other cases from Gator (I have four of them).
Recently purchased my first Leica. As I am a great Nikon fan, this is quite a change, but this time I wanted something different.The Leica deliver excellence. It is easy to use, and deliver fantastic picture quality right out of the box. As I'm used to manual photography, I also like the "oldfashioned" but very effecient way of using the Leica just as an old SLR. A bit pricy, but the kit lens is probably the best normal zoom you can get anywhere.
After putzing with an inkjet multi-function for 5 mos after I started working from home, I finally got this thing. It works. No brainer. It's like a fancy office multi-function machine for a pretty good price. Could not be happier.
My wife and I have a pretty small appartment in S. Philly and I have over 2,000 DVD's & Blue-ray's. They were taking up a lot of space. I bought 2 of these about a month ago and they are great. They really do help to free up a lot of space. They are well built with a handle for easy carring and also a shoulder strap. The pages turn easy and there is no clutter on the inside. The only thing I have negitive to say about them is you have to remove the plastic for every disc you want to put inside. Thats the only part that takes the most time.
This product saved my from buying a new computer. I ordered this from Amazon and it arrived in 2 days! The product and Amazon both contributed to my computer being up and running in just a couple of days.
I bought this for a my 3 year old for a long car trip a month ago. It has worked great. She has dropped it a few times without any damage. I love being able to add 6 divx movies to one dvd. Saves a lot of space.The issues I have with playing divx movies:a) If you turn it off during a movie you lose your place nad have to start over.b) If it is on pause too long it will also lose its place and you have to start over.c) It is hard to fast forward thru a divx movie. If you click the next chapter button it goes to the next movie. My home divx player skips 10 minutes instead.Those are about the only negatives I can find. It works great and it is cool how it can rotate the screen to tablet style. Battery life for me is about 2.5 hours or more but if it sits long periods without being used the battery dies.
The PoE version of this switch series (ES-2108PWR) *has* a fan. Only the NON-PoE are fan-less. The fan noise is noticeable from another room in my house when things are quiet, but it's not too bad. For comparison, it sounds like a laptop running at 100% CPU.Otherwise, the switch has been great so far.
Don't get me wrong. I love this camera. It is compact, easy to use and looks really cool. The menus are VERY intuitive. I didn't even have to open up the manuel to figure out all the functions. This is good for when other people use my camera b/c I don't have to explain everything to them. I can also operate the camera w/ one hand. I stis comfortable in my hand adn pocket too. All the auto options are nice, however you can't change alot of stuff manually, so if you are really into do-it yourself photos this isn't for you. If you want to the camera to do most of yoru thinking, the Nikon rocks. I haven't been super thrilled w/ the quality of the photos but then again I haven't been trying that hard to get good pics. The software that comes w/ the camera is really good though and the auto redlight removal built into the camera works great.Best function: continous mode (you can take 16 frames in a row w/ no reload time) great for action shots like football or track.Worst part: has a harder time focusing when the flash is turned off.I like it, but at $50 more than the Canon Elph S410 it's up to you if the ease of use is worth it.
PAID $9.46 dollars for expedited shipping.... and its been 2 weeks and i got nothing... things that i had ordered a 9 days after i bought this itemthrough regular mail came quicker then this....
The price and size are great but it only plays Mp3s. If you use Napster or WMAs this unit will not play your files.
Use plenty of them and have been happy with them. Think I have at least 15 of them already so am a fan
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.
Basically, I needed a new pair of headphones after I got tired of the Sony MDR-V150s that my roommate lent me. I did not like the idea of having the "cups" right ON my ear, and honestly, they did not sound all that great so I decided to do some searching. I looked at Koss(I did not like any of their models) AKG( I love them, but, for $100, I did not get involved with them.) So, I decided to search some more..I totally forgot about Sennheiser headphones. I heard them once at an ultra high end home stereo shop in Tampa, Florida and they sounded damn good. So when I saw these for less than $20, I decided to buy them..First of all, they arrived sooner than usual. I put them on and I noticed something...I could not hear any outside noise. These "cans" really kept outside sound out. They sat comfortably on my head and the "cups" covered my ears. Score!! Now, for the sound..I listen to a lot of music that I have on my pc. I have a Dell Dimension E310 with the ORIGINAL sound card and I have the Mp3s on Musicmatch WITHOUT any equalization. First of all, I chose tracks at random, all kinds and I heard things that I never heard before. I noticed tiny "cracks" on Avenged Sevenfold's "Seciond Heartbeat." Something I did not notice with the Sony's. I listened to all types of music and found the sound TOTALLY clean. No hissing, no muddy or "sour" midrange. Female vocals sounded great. Even the low end sounded great, specially with house and trance music that have a lot of heavy bottom end to them.BUT, I decided to try them on my Panasonic SA-XR55, which is a digital receiver, and I decided to "crank" it up. As I reached the higher volumes, the bass was lost, it sounded weak and muddy, but that WAS when I was pushing the receiver to its limits.These "cans" are great for listening to music at REGULAR volumes. If you want a pair of headphones that you can crank them up loud so they can sound like a car audio bass challenge, go for something like the AKGs.Great "cans" for the money, I TOTALLY recommend them.So here we go:Pros:They fit great, with even a leatherret piece on the top band of the headphones to keep things cushy.Great sound isolation. I can't hear squat once I put them on WITHOUT music.Gorgeous sound at "normal" levels. I do not care if you listen to Rap, Christian, House or Trance, you will get a great sound out of these.Built very well. They look like they do not move or swivel in the picture, but they do, and are very comfortable.Cons:NOT made for LOUD listening.Not really digging the double cord that comes out of the headphones. Single sided would be better, but that is just me.And to be honest, I cannot find anything else wrong with them.So, if you just want to get some "cans" that are great sounding, without breaking your wallet, get these.Trust me.You will thank me later.
The monitor arrived within a week from the date I placed the order. The package was in the excellent condition. My teenage son was able to put everything together and connect the monitor to the computer by himself within 30 minutes. The quality of the product was even more impressed. My whole family enjoys this monitor very much. Thanks.
All the coffee-makers I've used have been drip-style. I drank percolated coffee with my friend for a month before deciding to buy one of these for use at work. It's simple, easy to use, and all the components that touch the coffee are steel. I love it so much I bought another one to replace my drip coffee maker at home as well. I'll never go back.I've used the wrap-around style filters and the regular super-market filters (just tear a hole in the center as you put it on like the other reviewers recommend). I haven't found a difference in taste and very few grinds make it through the torn hole if you do it right.Other reviewers also have a good recommendation to use a brush to clean the small holes in the filter container.
I'm a big fan of Linksys, I have used many of their routers for my customers, so when it was time for me to switch to wireless I naturally bought the BEFW11S4. Installation was simple and setting up security is a snap. The unit performed admirably for 3 months and then I started having problems. The unit would need to be reset occasionally. I could live with that, but now it happens once or twice daily. Very annoying. Also the DHCP server has stopped functioning altogether. I'm able to get along by setting up static ips for my pcs and resetting the unit constantly. I have version 4 of the device. I'll stick with Linksys for their wired routers, but time to try someone else for wireless.
I've been running with a cross-trainer CD player for many years, but it was starting to wear down and of course it lacked the features of mp3 players. So, I began researching mp3 players specifically for use with running. I held out for a while because nothing seemed to meet all my needs ... until I found out about the Creative Muvo Sport C100. The key features that I looked for:1. Flash Memory -- I don't want to worry about moving parts, skipping discs due to vibration while running, or scratched discs. The Muvo C100 obviously avoids these issues.2. Sound Quality. The Muvo C100 sounds great. It comes with several pre-configured equalizer settings (Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, etc.) plus it allows you to customize your own setting. The Volume goes up to 25, but I was happy at 13 in Rock mode.3. Storage. The Muvo C100 comes with 256 MB which for me translates to about 40 songs (including some long heavy metal anthems, such as Iron Maiden's Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, so your mileage may vary). Plus, the Muvo has an expansion slot allowing you to plug an SD card into it. I tried it with 64 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB cards and they all worked fine. The Muvo C100 can pool songs from both memories, or it can limit playback to a specific memory or even a folder within a memory. The included 256 MB is plenty for long runs, a big step up from a single CD. Add a card and you can shuffle through over a hundred songs.4. Battery. I prefer having replaceable batteries over internal rechargeable batteries because you can't always get to a charger when you're running, but you can carry an extra battery with you if you're running low. The Muvo C100 runs a long time on a single AAA battery (it even includes a battery).5. Ruggedness. The Muvo C100 has a rubber casing which is potentially splashproof and shockproof.6. Display. The Muvo C100 has a backlit display which is good for night running, although the light can be turned off. The 4-line display shows song title, artist, elapsed song time, song folder, song number, and a battery indicator. It also has a mode where you can display the date and time and have the song scroll on the bottom.7. Playback options. The Muvo C100 has the various playback options (normal, repeat, shuffle), and some others like shuffle with repeat, and A->B (allows you to play a snippet of a song repeatedly). One thing it seems to lack is specific play list sequences. When I wanted this feature, I got around the limitation by naming my songs with number prefixes since they're played in alphabetical order in normal mode.8. Ease of operation. It's very easy to move mp3s to and from the Muvo C100 without specialized software. It acts just like any other USB flash memory device (or two devices if you have an expansion card inside). I haven't even tried the software that comes with it yet. The playback controls work fine, but could improve in the feel.Other niceties that the Muvo C100 has:1. It comes with a neckstrap, belt clip, and arm band. I have only tried the neckstrap, which works well (it hooks into the inside of the unit). When running I was so used to holding my CD player that I just ran while holding it in my hand (its round shape and rubber exterior makes it a natural feel). It's also small enough to fit into a zipped pocket.2. Headphones. It comes with good sounding earbud headphones, but I'm used to my old headphones so I haven't tried the new ones yet while running.3. FM radio. It comes with an FM tuner that sounds great and gets good reception. It has 32 presets which can be set manually or through auto-scan.4. Stopwatch and countdown timer. I already have this on my heart rate monitor, but it's there if I need it.Overall, if you're looking for a low-priced (under $100) mp3 player specifically for running and don't need gigabytes of space, I highly recommend the Muvo C100.
I bought a toy for my daughter that did not come with an adapter. After searching for Amazon Prime products this one gave me the best match. Since it has so many different connections I have actually found serveral uses for it!
Small and portable, what more could one want?? Although the sound could be a bit fuller (blame that on digital!), I have no real complaints. The auto volume re-set is great, especially if the last place you used it was at a party. Since my car does not have an Ipod outlet, I throw this in the back seat and have non-stop music for the entire trip. I highly recommend the Sonic Impact.
I've used Kodak's 1850mAh NiMH batteries for about a year in my Olympus C-4000, and they're fantastic. I can get hundreds of (daylight) shots, or several weeks of intermittent use, before needing to recharge. With its higher capacity, the 2100mAh battery should be even better.These high capacity NiMH batteries work great in frequent use/high drain devices, such as cameras, flashlights, PDA's, CD players, toys, etc. Unlike NiCads, they don't contain the toxic heavy metal cadmium. They aren't subject to any significant &quot;memory effect,&quot; so they don't need to be discharged fully before recharging. They will outperform both NiCads and throwaway alkaline batteries in high drain devices, and can be recharged more than 500 times. Their only disadvantage is that they self-discharge over time, losing 1-2% of their capacity per day. Alkaline batteries are still the best bet for low drain devices such as clocks and remote controls.With the appropriate adapters, such as those sold by Star Batteries, you can even use your NiMH AA's in your C and D cell flashlights!For best results, charge these in a charger designed for NiMH batteries. For longest battery life use a smart charger that protects against both overcharging and overheating, and signals when charging is complete.
I love the keyboard except it makes so much noise when you hit the space bar. Click, Click, Click. I am trying to learn to ignore the clicking. As for the mouse, I love it some days and hate it the next. I really have to think about where my hand and wrist are so I am in alingment with the mouse. Been two months and I am still working on it. In the long run except for the clicking, I think it will be a good thing.
Excellent price for this product. I compared elsewhere and this was the best price. It arrived in time.
I've had this machine for at least a couple years and it has performed extremely well and it is used every day. I would advise that it does seem to prefer Sony DVD's however, I had some problems with Memorex (they would stop mid-recording) which likely has more to do with the DVD's themselves. The recording feature on both VHS and DVD is simple, recording looks terrific and dubbing from one to the other is as easy as I've ever seen. Since I've been pleased with this unit, it has recently been moved to my second tv as I purchased the newer Panasonic DMR-EZ48V model as a primary. Panasonic does a nice job with these machines.
I cannot get it to work. Little blue light comes on...but no sound and no charge. Will have to look for another one. Anyone have any ideas,,,or do you think I am doing something wrong..any advice will be appreciated.
Returned the unit because I assumed text-to-speech meant the street names would be spoken. I was wrong or the term is misleading. Also, the window attachment did not stay in place.
Everything is fantastic except the rather slow loading time and the remote must be angled just right for it to read.
I have been using an 80 meg Western Digital drive for a couple of years, and bought this drive as an upgrade. Little did I know that it was not formatted with the Windows standard FAT32. Because I kept getting error messages regarding the inability to find any file two directory levels down, I returned it. Unless you are a Windows guru who likes to deal with non-standard formatting, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!
I bought this item with some expectations, but they have been more than fully answered.I am able to use it on Windows platform, and on Mac platform (You can download the driver from [...]). The accuracy rate is 98,9% on English or German text. Very good! I recommend it wholeheartedly. My research will be greatly improved. Thank you!
I originally tried to network the PCs in my house with a wireless setup, but the signal faded as the distance from the router increased. This was expected, but the speed was too slow to be worthwhile. Now I have a wired setup (1 PC with Win 98SE and 1 XP PC) using the Belkin Powerline adapters and I get excellent signal strength from the router in the office room upstairs. I get a high speed internet connection using my laptop in the basement, two floors down. I think this is a better alternative than using a wireless setup if you want to access the internet from a router that is hundreds of feet away. This is an excellent product that just works!!! Highly recommended !!!
1) The color is more reddish than dark brown / chocolate but it matches the dark brown Canon pretty well.2) It makes such a small camera a little bit bulky. Regarding this, I have no problems because the camera goes inside my briefcase.The magnet works fine and the Canon SD110is has a glove fit with this case. Beware that there's NO room for a spare SD card.
I bought this expecting that it would connect the component out of my TV component video recorder to a monitor or projector, but it apparently does not work for that. The product description is rather vague so make sure you're actually buying this for what is is made for. The price is quite fair though. If it ends up not working, you only wasted a dollar plus shipping. The shipping took two weeks, to top it all off.
Update: After 6 Months of UseI run my PC about 18 hours/day everyday. It has been running for about 6 month with the fan and it started to make a mild rattling noise after about 5 months of use. It wasn't loud, but definitely audible enough that it was annoying. After 7 months, the rattling has stopped. I'm not sure if that means it's about to die, but it definitely is not a good sign of quality control. I've had cheap sleeve fans run longer then this without making a noise at 2x the RPM. If I had a choice, I would not buy these again. The amount of air blowing is also extremely low as you can actually see the fan blades spinning and barely feel the air on hand when it's right on top.----------------------------------------I bought it to replace a dead fan in my Thermaltake power supply, which seemed to be a sleeve fan that dried up got stuck. I purchased 3 of them from a seller on here called dealbarn that had it for a good price with low shipping price costing me $9.20/fan. This was a deal for a maglev bearing fan.Pros: The fan has clear fins and looks like it is well made. It comes with screws and an optional 4 pin molex adapter, so if you don't have the 3 pin motherboard connector, you can use the adapter. According to the box, it has 40,000 MTBF, which is lower then what i expected from a maglev bearing. I expected higher MTBF since it only spins at 1000 rpm. The nose level according to the box is 17 dBA. At 1000 +- 10%, it runs silent and i don't even hear any noise when my ears are next to it.Cons: Because the fan runs so slow, u can almost see the fans rather then it being a blur if it ran at above 1500 rpm. It does not feel like it pushes 44 cfm. i can barely feel the air blowing on my hand next to the fan. I'm a bit concerned that the fan will not blow enough air on my power supply. I'll probably replace it with higher rpm fan later.If u need a super quiet PC for audio recording or other audio visual use, then this is probably a good choice. However, if you need something for a gaming rig, even for an avg build, this is probably going to be too slow for rear or front fan.I recommend that you purchase a 1500 rpm or higher fan for most avg build PCs.I don't know how long it will last in the long run, but for my use, if i had to do it again, i probably would not have bought it. The air flow is just too low.
I have a viewsat hd sat box and a sony 1080p dvd player it dosen't go enywere I have to do it manualy
These sound great and I like the way they isolate outside sounds BUT I have had TWO pairs fail where the wire has came loose in the earbud. Both pairs lasted less than 6 months. Many people have had the same problem and the company will not do a replacement. Stay away.
Iomega 100MB External Parallel Zip Drive ZIP100P2This is the latest version of the device that has been in use since the mid-1990s. It allows both storage and transfer and works on any bi-directional or EPP parallel port. For best results, you should run the "Parallel Port Accelerator" program when the unit is connected. Computers have a limit on the number of IDE devices, and desktop computers have a limited number of bays. The disks are easily replaced to provide vast storage within the 100Mb limit. This device must be connected when all power is off, like with a parallel port printer. Backing up a small amount of data is not a problem, but large amount of data files will run slowly. The fastest transfer is with an internal IDE ZIP device. Most printers will operate from the printer port on the back [except maybe those made in the late 1990s]. I had a problem with one used drive; an inkjet printer did not print as well when attached to this unit.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. The manual offers suggestions if this doesn't work.Parallel Port drives have their drive letter(s) assigned after the hard drive. Another Parallel Port unit can be connected to the first ("daisy chaining"). This changes the drive letter(s) assigned to CD-roms. A USB drive has its drive letter assigned after the CD-rom drive letter(s). Both units have been proven useful over time. 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 it works for you. 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.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.If your system does not recognize your used parallel port drive (Add New Hardware Wizard), select the hardware from the list: "SCSI controllers", "Iomega", "Iomega Parallel Port Interface", then "Finish".You should set the Printer Port as EPP or ECP.Then modify the 'Settings' for the Iomega Parallel Port Interface as follows.The port settings assumes the usual I/O address.'My Computer'; 'Properties'; 'System Devices'; 'Device Manager';'SCSI Controllers'; 'Iomega Parallel Port Interface'; 'Properties'; 'Settings'/mode:eppecr /port:378 /speed:6
The printer did not work. We have had the same printer for 5 years so we do know how to use it. It wa.s returned and seems to been taken care of.
I love it. On a Tokina 100mm macro lens and Nikon D7000, the filter imposes no drops in f/stops, no color cast on images, looks and feels high-quality glass. I'd buy B+W filters again.
This just won't work well with a Mac. It is not directly supported by HP and the open source drivers produce muddy color pictures at best. Go with an HP 2605 or The new Brother wireless color laser printer instead.
1) Volume problem when playing CD (too loud)2) DVD played OK3) Setup was easy (color-coded) and manual was OK4) Got a replacement - same CD problem and DVD is broken as well - sending the whole thing back.5) Would have been a nice system if it worked.
I used this as a tripod exactly once, but I couldn't get along without it. I ALWAYS attach it to my camera when I'm out shooting, as it makes a great handle or grip. My hand is in a loose fist around the legs and the camera is resting on my hand. This means I don't have to be gripping the camera itself, which can tire your hand after a while. It also allows me to steady the camera more easily when I'm shooting. It doesn't get in the way at all when the camera is hanging around my neck, and it comes off really fast if I need to remove it for some reason. I never have had reason to use it again as a tripod, but it's turned out to be invaluable with my Canon S3. Best six bucks I ever spent! Highly recommended.
Works great now that the IR receiver is behind my LCD. I had it in front of it and below it, but both of those locations provided too much interference. Then after doing some research I tried putting the receiver behind my 52" LCD and now it works brilliantly.
I went thru 4 Asus striker Extreme boards before finding one that would post normally, and that is with ZERO OVERCLOCKING. I don't know what the design flaws of this motherboard are, but there is a lot of 'variety' between boards... You are lucky of you get one that operates to spec. even my fourth try at this board will not overclock to any significant degree. I've burned almost a full year dealing with this motheboard in a cost no object system and this motherboard is the first one to cause me so much grief... I've never dealt with a board this bad... I really bit it with this motherboard and an just happy it boots at this point.
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.
Remember the printer from Office Space? Well this is it, in spirit if not in form. Usually it works pretty well...until you either turn it off or have to replace an ink cartridge. Turning it off, then turning it on again (regardless of the time between the two events) typically results in the scanner getting jammed during it's initialization and making a horrible juddering noise which simply will not cease until the unit is turned off again. Replacing the ink cartridges results in wasting approximately 1 deciduous forest's worth of paper, as it will print endless alignment pages, but then fail to scan these when they are placed on the scanner as instructed.I have spent way, way too much time fighting with this machine in a futile effort to get it to work. Often multiple reboots have been necessary, and I have yet to work out any method in the madness. Undoubtedly among the most frustrating computer accessory I have ever had the misfortune to come across.HP should be ashamed for even marketing this peice of garbage, and whoever designed it should resign. Oh, wait, corporate ethics is an oxymoron in the US. Guess I can look forward to more poorly-designed crap in the future.
The Zip drive is lightweight, 5&quot;x7&quot;x1.5&quot;, and does what it's supposed to do at a reasonable price. Sufficient for home office use. Setup takes about 15-20 minutes to install the drivers.
The battery life is very good and it does what you would expect from a basic radio. As you would expect for the low cost the headphones are only OK but you can get whatever you like since any standard ear bud, headphone, or earphone will work fine. The friend I gave this to was able to go to sleep while listening to the radio without worrying about using up the batteries.
I am a massage therapist and bought this little sound system for my office to use during sessions. The sound is fine, everything is fine EXCEPT! When my iPod transitions from track to track, the speakers pop when one track ends and another begins. It's a small thing, but an extremely annoying one that happens several times during a session. It doesn't happen on any other sound system I've tried, so I was surprised and disappointed when I noticed it happening on this one.Now I've got to go get another system and I'm going to buy it in-store somewhere so I don't run into this problem again.
Pretty simple item. Did exactly what it is supposed to do - allowed me to attach a PC output to an existing projector in our conference room.
I am constantly traveling for my job, and this is the perfect companion. I can fly to a new city, hop into the rental car, and always make it to wherever I need to go. Press a button, find a restaurant, bar, gas station, etc. I just moved to LA for the job, and this has saved me HOURS of driving and getting lost, plus I am a lot more efficient as I can maximize the amount of errands I run while miimizing the distance I drive (save gas and C02 emmisions!). Its got an intuitive interface, bright screen, and the speaker is loud enough on its own. My only two complaints is that I use the built in bluetooth to talk through my cellphone for hands free, but everyone says I sound like I am on the moon or in a big cave. The other would be that sometimes the routes it calculates a little bizarre, and as I get to know the area better I can use the GPS as a starting point, then change things around to avoid certain roads. It recalculates the route very quickly, which leaves you free to adjust your route as many times as you want. The route bizarreness is actually a fault I have found in all GPS I have used, as well as googlemaps, and mapquest. At some point, humans are simply better route finders than some fancy programming, and until you can input local resident opinion into the road maps, this will be the case.
Got it from amazon, insert it into my ASRock Mobo, boots right up. No issues found. According to the manual, my Mobo can address 2GB of RAM, I put these RAMs in, the system found 4GB but only can use 3GB, strange but happy. By the way, my BIOS is v2.0, these RAMs won't work with v2.1.
I have had one of these discs since I was going to school, that's 10 years now and I use it very often almost everyday.It still works like a charm, the only problem is that I only have just one so I'm buying this spindle of 25 now!
This is simply an amazing camera. Right out of the box I was able to take superb photos on auto mode. The more I use it, the more I learn to use the advanced/manual features.One caution, however, is that the connection software does not work so well with WindowsXP. It does allow downloading on pics, but not a lot else. That's all I need, however, so it's not a problem for me.
I bought this primarily because it had a printer server as well as a router for the internet. I am now returning it after spending all day trying to get it to work. I had two lengthy calls with D-Link's technical support who could not guide me on how to get it working properly. I have wasted enough time and will stay with my Linksys router. Although it does not have the print server at least it works very well.
for the price it gets the job done even taht it only lights 80% of the keyboard
High quality, replaced a lesser brand that broke with a slight bump. Should have bought this one first.
This was everything I wanted in a machine, only wish it came with a carrying case. Battery holds a charge for at least eight hours and the sound is more than I expected.
I am so pleased that I made this purchase that I simply cannot wait to give you my two cents worth. I suppose I am motivated somewhat by the negative reviews I read about this product on these pages.Honestly, I'm not sure what some of these reviewers are unhappy about. (I've even wondered if they all might be friends who share some kind of beef with Toshiba.) This little unit is so easy to set up. The HDMI works flawlessly. I have tested a number of commercial DVDs and several I recorded myself with my Sylvania DVD / VHS recorder that I bought last fall here on Amazon. So far, I have not found a single problem. I have also found it to be very talented in other respects. For instance, when I insert a CD of mp3 files I recorded from iTunes, it knows the name of each song, not just the track number. (I never noticed that any of my other DVD players could do this.)Some of the reviewers have talked about the remote. Well, what can you say about remotes? None of them are as good as we might like them to be; but this one is way above the one that came with my Sylvania DVD recorder. Yes, it has a lot of buttons; and perhaps they could be bigger and so on and so on; but it does the job just fine. I have not had any problems with response, as some of the reviewers seem to have encountered. (I think it's wise to use your own batteries ... very good alkaline ones. That always helps any remote to work better.) It's true that you have to learn how this unit responds; it just does not have a "hair trigger" response. (To give you a totally unrelated analogy, some bathroom toilets flush with just a touch; others have to be held down a second or two.)At any rate, I am totally glad I chose this unit over the Panasonic that costs more than twice as much, especially since it comes with the HDMI cable, which would cost quite a bit if it had to be purchased separately. (Hey, you can use the savings on the cable alone and become an Amazon Prime customer and have this, and every thing else you buy during the next year, in your home in just two days with no shipping charges.)As you can see, I give it 5 stars; and I think you will too if you are looking for an inexpensive HDMI player right now. At this price, you really can't go wrong even if at some point you decide to replace it with something more expensive. You can always use it at the office or in a bedroom, etc.
I just purchased a Lexmark Z32 which came with this cartridge as well as the 17G0060 color cartridge. This is my third inkjet printer and BY FAR the best. I've had an Epson and a Canon that were ok but this Lexmark is incredible. I realize this review is for the black cartridge only (sorry). I know everyone out there sees &quot;laser quality&quot; or &quot;laser like&quot; in reference to inkjets lately but this one truly is. The black text and lines from this cartridge are dark, crisp, and virtually without any bleed or feathering. An excellent product.
Transcend gets 'image can not be read'. Did low-level formatting multiple times with no effect. Its not even good as a backup. Sandisk works perfectly with Canon T1i.
This is a cheap cord. It does work, but I would recommend paying more and buying a higher quality product.
The very best scanner at a reasonable price, I believe.Only one failing I found was in the online service from Canon if a question arises. It does not exist.
My daughter loves this MP3 player. We haven't done much of the online stuff with it, we just haven't got that far yet, so I can't comment about that. However, she loves music and wanted an ipod for Christmas, but being only 6 yrs old, I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on an expensive ipod. This is perfect for her, she listens to it every day. And she calls it her ipod!
I purchased this lens to use with my Canon Rebel at my daughters gymnastics meets. I am so pleased with the photos taken with this combination. Gymnastics meets are usually held in POORLY lit venues and the action is fast. This lens doesn't disappoint. Great stop motion action shots and in most cases, no lighting issues. No comparison to my old point and shoot or the slower lens that came with the camera. After two years of experimenting, I finally found the perfect lens for this situation.
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.
I bought this not knowing if it would do what I wanted or not, but it sure does. It is so quiet, I have to put my hand near the power light just to make sure it is still running. I use this on a table, or in my lap. The cable is long enough, and if you only have 1 USB port, the Antec USB connection is pass-through. The (2) fans look to be very secure and protected, so killing a fan isnt going to be easily done. I have mostly used this with a 15" laptop, and I dont think I could recommend it on a laptop much larger, as it wouldnt cover the base of the laptop completely. Anything under 15" should be fine though.
WHEN THE RADIO CAME AND I STARTED TO PROGRAM IT, PART OF THE DIGITAL NUMBERS DID NOT DISPLAY. I DECIDED I COULD LIVE WITH THIS INSTEAD OF RETURNING IT, BUT IT HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY WEATHER WARNINGS AT ALL. I CHANGED THE CODING TO RECEIVE ALL COUNTIES AND STILL GET NO WARNINGS. NO LIGHTS, NO AUDIBLE, NOTHING. IT DOES GIVE ME THE WEATHER REPORT IF I PRESS THE WEATHER BUTTON, BUT THAT'S NOT WHAT I BOUGHT IT FOR. THIS IS THE SECOND MIDLAND THAT HAS FAILED. OF COURSE YOU CAN'T TELL IF THEY ARE SENDING YOU A REJECT FROM SOMEONE ELSE EITHER. THIS WAS BROKEN OUT OF THE BOX. I WOULD SERIOUSLY LOOK INTO A DIFFERENT BRAND.
Like other reviewers, I saw the raves on the internet and bought the Riovolt. I kept it in my room on a desk playing only audio CD's and it worked great for awhile- maybe 20 hours of disc time. Then I tried my first MP3 and got a &quot;no disc&quot; error. I thought I had recorded the files wrong or something, until I finally tried another audio CD and still got the &quot;no disc&quot; error. Their website says to clean the laser but that didn't do anything for it. They also said to upload the new software on it but it wouldn't read that disc either.I don't like having to write a poor review but if I can save someone else the time and trouble of buying this item I will. Unfortunately, I am out of the country and can't return or replace this item. If you want to enjoy your music buy another player!
just got it today and i've been using it ever since! althought i think the quality of the headphone mostly in relation to its durability is in question but other then that its worth the buy.
It works great. It's just as I expected. Good sound, easy to use.
I was not happy with the autofocus, but the firmware update I downloaded fixed the constant refocusing plus other things. Everything else is great except maybe the Auto White Balance doesn't do too good where there is a mixture of light colors. The manual setting and recalibration of "white" handles those situations. Also I use a 1GB fast memory card and it seems to get sluggish when storing images after I have a hundred or so images on it; I think this is the file management.One big bummer: when recording videos, you cannot change zoom after you start the recording.
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.
We purchased this card but it did not last more than 6 months. I now only buy reliable cards--ie from Kingston, SanDisk, etc. I think the other companies that have higher costs which are clearly worth it. For some reason the AMazon website is not letting me choose the number of stars, so I am placing that fact in the title of this review.
WORKS GREAT. DON'T LIKE HAVING TO CHANGE THE POWER POPPER, BUT IT WORKS...SO WE DO.
My husband and I used some birthday money to purchase this camera last October (2006), and we recommend it highly. Easy to use for simple point-and-shoot tasks, but has lots of flexibility when you read the instructions and put the manual settings to use. We also use the video mode lots and have been happy with the results, as well as with the Macro setting. There are some things this camera can't do, though....you can't change the level of zoom in video mode once you begin filming, and there appears to be no feature which allows you to set the camera to take photos at regular intervals for a set period of time (i.e. every 10 seconds for a 24-hour period). But overall, this is a very good camera not only for everyday things like pictures of friends, but also if you are interested in more artistic photos but don't have loads of dollars to spend on a digital SLR.
I have the saitek gamer's keyboard, and moved up to a saitek clipse because the keys are cut to let the led shine through the letters making it easier to type in the dark. My brother was impressed enough by this to replace his aging keyboard with the eclipse II. After using his newer version I am dumping off my perfectly good eclipse to buy an eclipse II.After using saitek's lighted keyboards I will never go back to a normal keyboard again. If you game or spend any time at all in a dim or dark enviroment one of saitek's backlit keyboards is a great investment.
Just received the signal booster - it was easy to install. But, I don't see much improvement in my signal strength.
the item was easy to install and use. A great size if you are drawing and one of the best buys I made recently.
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.
When using the automatic document feeder, it produces document scans that are skewed slightly. HP technical support says this is normal. I find this completely unsatisfactory. You will not be able to produce accurate document scans.Do not purchase this scanner if you intend to scan photographs. The scan quality if very poor. Scans appear with no contrast and overly pixelated in dark areas of photo scans. The colors do not appear correct.The performance is also unsatisfactory. It is very slow and extremely noisy.
We actually use it more for white noise than moisture, our baby sleeps on the ground floor, the loud setting is perfect till we go to bed. Makes his room rather cold, but we turn it down when we go to bed. The lowest setting is hardly audible. Makes loud clunky water noises every now and then, but thankfully doesn't wake him. I'm in need of a new filter now, hoping to find one easily....
When I got this mp3 payer i was generally happy. One thing I didn't like was the fact that you cant rewind or forward movies. otherwise It was cheap, innovattive, and a lot better that the ipod nano.
This is a pretty good 2.1 system for the price. The sub-woofer is a perfect size to sit right next to my desk. I didn't think I'd really use the MP3 player dock, but it turns out to be a nice feature. The one thing is that when you put your headphones in, you cannot adjust the volume; it's just one setting unless you change the master volume on your computer itself. The quality is good when it's loud, and can get loud enough for my taste. However, listening quietly, you sometimes lose the middle tones.
We bought this device with the express intent of capturing old VHS tapes and putting them into DVD format. For that, it works and the bundled software meets the need.However!This (VHS to DVD) is a long and slow process, so don't kid yourself into thinking that the MPEG4 HW decoding in this box is going to make that a super-fast process. The actual "making" of the DVD movie is still very time consuming, as is the editing. I'm not so impressed with WinDVD, but my son (who did most of the editing) preferred its ease of use over the Ulead product, which was also included.We had trouble with one of the USB ports, even though all of the ports on the PC (purchased less than a year ago) are supposed to be high speed 2.0 USB. But using another port allowed the device to be found and connected.I wish there were some way to tell if frames are getting dropped. Some video was pretty choppy (and didn't look that way on the VHS) but I couldn't quite figure out what was causing the problem, and it didn't repeat on later uses.So far, we're happy we got it. If the [...] arrives w/o too much struggle, I'll be even happier.
Functions as it should. Locks the strobe in place and can only enter one way (won't push through). I compared it to my Dad's Calumet version. His was cheap feeling. This one is solid with a lot more control with the red tightening screw.
Got this card with the Linksys wireless router. Popped the cd in then the card and let xp do the rest. Plugged the router in and saw an x over the network connection. Opened up network connections and found it was dissabled because of a security issue. Checked a box that asked me if i wanted to use it anyway and bang, up and running. It took longer to unpack the card and router than it did to set the network up. Now it's time to wrap up all this cable in my apartment.
Great seller! Shipping was very fast! This battery out does the oem one that came with the camera... Very Happy! Thanks
I got these at a chain store (similar price to amazon) to go with my portable DVD player, and they are more than adequate to make a movie enjoyable. Plus, my DVD player has two headphone out jacks, so I can share the movie with others. Small, cofortable fit, nice case for one set of buds to wind up into. Only negative is that the second set of buds do not have a case. Don't know why they marketed it this way, but the price was right. Hope you find good luck with these as well.
I had a JVC GR-DV1 digital camcorder in 1997. Unfortunately, it broke. And I didn't have enough money to buy another digital camcorder. So 4 years later, I decided to get the Sony TR-517.This 8-mm camcorder doesn't have all the features as a digital does, but it has a whole lot more exciting features than the Canon or Samsung 8-mms.Features: special effects(e.g. pastel, neg. art, sepia, black- &amp;-white, mosaic, solarization, slim, and stretch)4 faders(black, stripe, monotone, and bounce)6 Program AE modes( I don't know the names of them, but they make your picture look beautiful)Pre-set titler/make-your-own titlesAnd don't forget about the XR(eXtended Resolution), which gives the camcorder up to 280 resolution lines. While the Canon and Samsung 8-mm cams make your home movies look washed out and grainy, the Sony TR-517 sharpens the look of your movies.If you buy the Sony TR-517, you'll be buying:THE GREATEST AND MOST SIMPLEST CAMCORDER ON THE MARKET!!!
I've been an audio/video enthusiast from the days when "transistor" meant cheap and "tubes" meant quality. Indeed, I've worked in motion pictures and as a musician. I share the above because almost every review one reads rates every product as either great or terrible. Few reviewers, it seems, have much background to aid in making useful comparisons.My own view - developed over the years - is that the best amps have 'a sound,' but most amps remain (and should remain) free of the any sound of their own. This, I thought, was especially true for mid-priced mass audio, and arena where Onkyo is close to the top because of its superior build quality.The TX-8522 has somewhat changed that long held point of view. Here is why:I bought the TX-8522 to replace a less powerful, but very high quality, receiver used in a secondary system made up of on-hand componants in a very large, catherdral-ceilinged, room. That older receiver was a Nakamicci and its sound was always, to my experienced ears, quite excellent.But used in this setting, driving small and inefficient speakers, it didn't have the power output needed, and the temptation was often to turn it up too high and risk clipping.I chose the TX-8522 for Onkyo's reputation for excellent build quality, its 100 watt RMS output with good momentary peak power, simple, straight-forward faceplate, and reasonale price. Soundwise I expected nothing beyond what I had before with the Nakamicci except with adaquate volume without strain. In this expectation I was mistaken.The sound of the Onkyo, at similar (unmeasured) volume, was richer and fuller. The sound stage is wider. How can explain this? Simple: I can't.But the difference is not subtle.Feature-wise the receiver is basic. Treble and bass tone controls (both kept at the neutral setting as they were on the Nakamicci), balance, input selectors, typical FM receiver tuner controls, speaker selectors, and several 'optional' settings said to insure purity (turning off video and display) and neutrality (bipassing the tone controls). The later two had no noticable sonic effect with my system.This receiver could be said to be everything I hoped for. Its physical quality is excellent, the controls simple and effective, the appearance unobtrusive but fine. But the sound is much more. It is excellent.The entire system: Onkyo TX-8522 receiver, Nakamicci OMS 1 Series 2 CD player, Roku Soundbridge M1000 (for accessing my computer's 'mp3' libray), Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble 2 sub-sat system, and a Carver/Sunfire Dominator D10 (1000 watt) subwoofer.This system - origanlly planned for just background music - is now, with the substitution os the Onkyo TX-8522, worthy of serious listening.Highly recommended.
I spent about two months reading reviews of LCDs and decided that if I restricted myself to under $400, this was the monitor to get. It has gotten the highest reviews of all "budget" LCDs at many hardware review sites. After seeing the great low price Amazon had, I was convinced to buy it.Out of the box, this monitor did not work for me. This is because I was a bit hasty in setting it up, though. Make sure you set your video card's output rate to 75hz or less before you unplug your current monitor, otherwise it won't display anything. Once I did that, I had no problems.I have not tried to run anything outside of the native resolution of 1024x768, and usually that isn't a good idea anyway. The picture is great at that resolution and I am very happy with the amount of space this monitor has saved on my desk.Anyone who is looking for a good 15" LCD, you have reached the end of your search.
I have an older IBM laptop that required an internet card for access. The card was lost so the laptop was relegated to a pricey word processor and one-person card game! NetGear saved the day! Then I discovered I could also turn my second PC wireless as well--just plug it in and everyone became wireless.
The boyfriend absolutely loves it. It is compact and folds up as well. the sound quality is excellent. Very easy to use and user friendly
My son really enjoys this product. He was always ruining portable cd players in the bathroom and this isn't getting ruined.
I purchased the Humminbird 161 Combo 4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter for my Father as a Birthday Gift. I planned on enjoying this with him as I was leaving for vacation to visit. The gift arrived the day after I arrived which was fantastic..installed the next day and off we went for 5 days of fishing. Thank-you Digital Oasis for providing an affordable priced product..Humminbird 161 Combo 4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter is an excellent durable product..Thank-you Amazon for making this all happen..
This thing works well. It loops around your laces and, with velcro, it stays securely on your shoe as you run. It is also easily attached and detached. great product to complement another great product.
For the price, the Altec Lansing IM510 Speaker is great! It provides a quality sound.
I'd never been inclined to write an online review until I had a problem with my Shure E2Cs. I bought them originally for a bunch of reasons:-solid reviews-low profile and noise reduction-I like to cycle and (don't try this at home) want to listen to my iPod while doing so-you can't walk 5ft on the isle of Manhattan without someone flashing white Apple earbudsSo after a year of abuse my beloved E2Cs suddenly developed a wire short. I started shopping for a replacement. There are plenty of "better" Shure products and plenty of other products that are white and would be mistaken for an earbud. But before plunking down more money I found Shure's 2 year warranty on their website. Printed out my receipt from Amazon. Sent them back. And literally 8 business days after I sent them out for repair I had a brand new free pair at my doorstep.The month without my E2Cs was a harsh reminder how much I liked them. And the 8 days it took Shure to get me a new pair made me a customer for life. Definitely buy a Shure product...you won't regret it.
THIS WAS MY SECOND SUBWOOFER AND THE FIRST YAMAHA PRODUCT I HAVE ERVER OWNED BEFORE AND I'D HAVE TO SAY I LOVE IT, IF YOU SEE ANY BAD REVIEWS ON THIS, I'D SAY THEY JUST HAVE IT HOOKED UP WRONG OR SOMETHING,I HAVE A ONKYO RECIEVER MODEL# TX-SR304 AND I JUST GOT IT AS WELL SO IF YOUR LOOK'N FOR THAT TO ITS A GOOD BUY. THE BASS OUT OF THE SUB IS AWSOME IT WORKS WELL AND ANY SIZE ROOM I WOULD THINK BIG OR SMALL YOU REALLY CANT GO WRONG WITH THIS ONE I AM NOW A YAMAHA FAN
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.
The receiver exceeded my expectations. it was easy to install and the manual was straight forward.
First I have to say that so far I can't tell a difference, but once I fix, upgrade or replace the crappy crossovers in my DIY speakers I'll be sure and post an edit. I also have a Cd player with two analog outputs that I can plug 2 different set of cables to that haven't done yet.These cables are very well constructed, I can definitely tell a huge difference in construction. they are pretty stiff which is a sign of good insulation. they come in a nice pretty box with nice pictures and what not, on the back the directions are in 7 or 8 different languages. when you open the box they are kept in a nice plastic tray with two twist ties holding them in a loop. These were easy enough to connect, still plenty taunt on the terminals while being easy to remove without pulling the back off of your receiver or Cd player:)Like I said, once I use my DVD player with these and a monster or whatever I have I'll post an edit.UPDATED.I purchased their Sidwinder after I got these and finally compared them last night. I have a Denon DVD3910 hooked through an Adcom GFP-1A Preamp with these cables on the Tuner input and the Sidewinder hooked through the DAD/Video input. Listening toStravinsky: The Rite of Spring / The Nightingale. listening to the first track it is very hard to tell much about any differences in the cables. I stopped right at track three because there was plenty going on the track two. The verdict: I could not hear a difference. These G-snake cables did sound noticeably different fromMonster ULT I600-4 Ultra 600 RCA Stereo Cables (4 feet)but no difference could be heard between this and the Sidewinder.The good things about the Sidewinder is that they do look a lot "better" than these and they're prettier and more flexible. Both cables are very easy to connect and disconnect though.If anyone reading this review can recommend me another cable that sounded better than these or the sidewinder without breaking the bank I would appreciate that.
For the money this is a great lens. Speedy focus, light weight, and very good picture quality. I am glad I bought this lens and not the much higher priced lens. For my purposes this lens does it all.
The sansa is truly a great mp3/movie/photo player/viewer. The picture is quite nice for it's size and the menus work really well (just make sure you keep your ID3v2 tags updated). The sound is very nice and my wife can actually use it. Because you can plug it in as a flash drive it works really well with my linux box. Now for the bad news which is why I rated it a four.Sandisk decided that you could only use it's proprietary software for pictures and movies which is not compatible at all with linux hence I run into some trouble there. I don't mind so much that the usb port is the only way to charge it but I guess it would be nice to be able to plug it into my car. Oh well.Enjoy!
This is the first scanner that I have owned. I was skeptical of the reviews and how easy they said this product is to use. I am not a computer junky that spends hours with software and hardware. This was truely plug &amp; play at its best. I was working on my web page in less than an hour with scanned photos. Was able to start retouching photos from the beginning. Quality was great. Photos to printer was excellent. Photos to e-mail was easy. Excellent product.
All of my camera's have been Canon's so far, this is because I have had great experiences with Canon before. The quality on this camera is great but the only thing is in order to maximize the features of this camera, you would need 2GB+ memory. You can purchase these from Kingston for $20.00. Good buy from a reputable company++++.
Obnoxious co-workers driving you crazy? I sit right next to a loud-mouth and now all I hear is my Ipod or CD. I also listen to books and podcasts and they all come in crystal clear.At first, the sound is a bit tinny, but once they burn in they just sound better and better everyday.I bought them refurbished and saved [...]bucks. I would have gladly paid full price because they are so good.The refurbishing company completely rocked. I had my cans within days!
Heats up fast, have to unplug it so that does not catch fire. Don't buy it, not worth the money
I have to admit, I wasn't too impressed with the sound quality of these cans right out of the box. The highs and mid-range sounded nice but the bass was far too thin. After burning them in for about 12 hours using a pink noise generator, the bass response improved dramatically. I'm sure they will continue to sound better as I continue the burn-in process. As I write this review, I'm listening to some Massive Attack and I'm hearing things I've never heard before. It sounds like the background vocalists are standing behind me. Crazy. I bought these to use with my 160gb iPod Classic (6G). The integrated amp in the iPod seems to drive these cans just fine. I do not recommend using the EQ built into the iPod firmware, as it causes bass distortion on a lot of my music (which is all Apple Lossless).For the price, I am very impressed with how these sound. The sound reproduction is good for the price. For those of us who love heavy bass, these will probably leave a bit to be desired. The bass is firm, and does not make the mids and highs muddy.These cans are very comfortable. The leatherette ear cups fit very nicely and within a few minutes you'll forget you're wearing headphones. I think this due in part to the cushion on the top of the adjustable headband. For their size, these headphones wear very lightly.One thing I like about the build of these headphones is the 1/8" gold-plated jack. It eliminates the need for an adapter when you're using an MP3 player. Also the 10' copper cord gives good freedom of motion. My concerns with the build are the plastic swivel joints that hold the actual headphone cans to the headband. They look like they will be the first part to break if anything breaks at all.These headphones do leak sound, but not too badly. They do a good job of blocking outside noise, despite the fact they do not have noise canceling.Overall, these headphones are great entry-level cans for everyday use and they are built pretty well. The bass response improves with burn-in, but is not going to be brain-rattling. For the price, you'll be hard-pressed to find headphones that sound much better.-------------------------------------Update 1/12/2010:I've let these burn in for about 96 hours. At about 48hr of use, the highs became way too pronounced and they sounded really awkward. With roughly 100hr of use on them, they really came into their own. I guess they get worse before they get better. To improve the bass response and balance the highs, I did the "blue-tack" mod (if you don't know what this is, search Google for a tutorial). It helped immensely. These things are definitely worth the $20.
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!!
Before settling on this laptop, I considered similar units by Dell and HP. Dell couldn't compete in terms of price/components, and HP is a disaster when it comes to customer service. I called Toshiba twice before my purchase (spending considerable time discussing three options with one rep) and twice since I bought the computer. It never took more than a minute to talk to someone, and today it was like 10 seconds. That put Toshiba right on the top of my list. So far, I am very pleased with this computer. Its two major drawbacks are battery life (I will be buying a 12 cell backup) and a cd tray which appears to be rather delicate. Boot time is not stellar, but it never is. With the 1024 MB of Ram, it is a fast computer, and the 120 GB hard drive should be more than enough for most people. The computer loads many unneeded programs (the Toshiba tech went through the entire list with me and we eliminated 18 of them), and you may want to remove a program or two from the hard drive. I have yet to try Wi-Fi, so I can't speak to that. Buy a wireless mouse that plugs into one of the USB ports on the side of the computer, and you will be happy (Microsoft has a nifty one that runs on a single AA battery).UPDATE: I now have Wi-Fi up and running with a Linksys WRT54GL router, and it works like a charm. There were some issues, however, related to Windows and to the IP address of my laptop. I made a number of additional calls to Toshiba tech support, and I cannot overstate how impressed I was with it, especially because they answer the phone very quickly and call back as promised.
The case is good looking and sturdy. Good value for the money.
The images made with this camera are always out of focus. I've tried to focus on the object a number of types, but they are still not sharp and out of focus.
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.
So, I recently just got this in the mail, and I have to say I am shocked...in a good way.I was afraid It would be one of those cases to fit many models and be too big for my S3000 (which is in itself a ridiculously small camera)but I was surely wrong.For those of you with small nikon Point and Shoots thins thing is great! Being leather, the dimensions are a little exaggerated. Inside, it is quite small enough for a coolpix. The sides connect the front with the back of the case via stretchy material that really hold your camera in place, without smothering it.It's very well made, stiff and sturdy and smells great! (like real leather is what I mean) All together with camera inside it is about as small as an old clunky ipod, however, for a camera case this is not clunky at all. I'm not sure about shockproof, but I feel this is better than those foam zipper cases for any accidents.The price is a bit steep in stores. So if you see thins thing for 21.99 like I saw at target, be a little hesitant. It is certainly worth the money, but on here it's a steal, so weigh your options and budget.All in all, again, a great, professional looking case, easy to get in and out of via magnet clasp, belt loop and pretty little metal decal on the front. Very well made, I give it 4 stars only for the wide range of prices.
I really like this clock radio. I now own two. It is compact, has alarm settings for weekdays and weekends and a bunch of presets. It is great around the house, in the bathroom and has a battery backup.
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.
Unfortunately this item tries to do too many things and that is its downfall. The laser is not bright enough and drains the 2xAA batteries (would'nt last more than a day's meeting). The wireless mouse is difficult to control and will not replace a regular mouse - the only good feature is the powerpoint control for slide advancement and reversal- works great for that with the two neatly placed buttons. However, if you happen to touch the large central menu button (hard to avoid because of its size and central location) it reverses to &quot;mouse mode&quot; - the two buttons turn to right and left mouse buttons- result the slides will not then advance- if this happens during your presentation- takes some figuring out!THe poor battery life, weak laser and large and wrongly placed menu button make this an undesirable item- coupled with the fact that my first one blew out its circuit after 8 months (4 weeks for replacement and UPS costs)makes it an unrecommendable item.
Have used this projector for over 2 years without any issues. Great picture. highly recommend
product works fine. no problems. very satisified no problems to report. loaded quickly. will purchase from this vendor again. thanks
I am a property claims adjuster for a major insurance company. My territory is the Eastern half of Pennsylvania. I spend a lot of time in the metropolitan Philadelphia area. I originally purchased (years ago) a travel program for my computer. This was horrible! I had to keep my maps with me at all times and it typically sent me the wrong way down one way streets. I then began to use Map Quest. It was ok. At times it was confusing or would misdirect me. I frequently got lost and had to check my street maps on a regular basis. I would regularly get lost when going from one destination to another. It was very difficult to read instructions, pay attention to the trip odometer, while trying to drive and pay attention to traffic. I had considered getting a GPS, but thought they were expensive and difficult to use. I also thought that you had to pay for a service and download maps all the time. But then another adjuster showed me this model and just how easy it was to use.I can't imagaine doing this job without the Tom Tom GO! My friend showed me once how to use it. I briefly read the directions and I was up and running! It took me about a week of being on the road to get used to it, and to trust it. I stick this on my windshield just under my rear view mirror. The screen size is just right, not too big to obstruct my view, but not too small. I have not had any problem with glare, however it is a little difficult to see when you have sunglasses on. I have only had problems with losing the satellite signal in tunnels and on one spot on the PA Turnpike Rte 476N. The signal comes right back seconds after exiting the tunnel and the unit picks up right where it left off.The instructions are clear and easy to understand. And by watching the "car" moving on the screen, I can see ahead of time where I have to go. I often ran into problems finding side streets where the signs were faded, bent, missing or blocked by trees. It is great to be able to see the names of the streets in advance. Driving around from one destination to another is a snap and I can't believe how much time I have saved by not getting lost! If I hit a detour or a traffic jam and get off the route (or I miss my turn) it will automatically re-route me within seconds. I can also plan ahead if I am aware of a traffic jam. I can touch the screen and have it give me an alternate route in advance. And wherever I end up, I just tell it to take me home and it does.I took the Tom Tom GO 300 with me on vacation to Florida (we rented a car). I had read a review where it said that it would take about 10 minutes to get a location/signal when turning it on after travelling great distances and found this to be true. I did find the same problem as other people- some of the newer roads were not on the map. But I still never got lost and that was great. You can save your hotel as a favorite address and never lose your way "home." It was also great for finding gas stations, amusement parks, restaurants, etc. My 9 year old son loves to watch it and tell me what streets we have to turn on.I always know where I am, how far I have to go to the next turn, how far I have to go in my trip and what time I am expected to be there. Barring any traffic problems, I have found it to be very accurate. I shopped around at various stores testing out similar Garmin and Magellen models and kept coming back to this one. My husband is a skeptic and does not read directions. I showed him how to use this in 10 minutes. Now he uses it for his own trips (when I am not using it of course.) The portability makes it easy to take from one car to another. I bought a medium sized camera bag to store the unit in. I just detach the entire unit from the windshield and put it in the camera bag (still attached to the windshield mount.) This makes it easy to carry in and out of my house (I was told to avoid extreme temperatures to prevent damage to the LCD screen.) It also gives me the ability to put the bag in my trunk when leaving my car while in the city. I have been using this unit daily since I got it for Christmas (4 months ago). I have found the windshield mount to be quite easy, convenient and stable. On only 2 occassions, the unit could not locate an address, one of which was a 10 year old house, and had to use MapQuest as back up.Overall, I think this unit is great and have recommended it to many people. I can't imagine how I did this job without this unit! This is mandatory equipment for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road.
Its light weight and all plastic body makes it feel a little cheesy, but I have used it with my CF card and Memory Stick Pro Duo card, and it works just fine. I haven't had it that long, so only time will tell it it holds up. That's the only reason I did not give it five stars.
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.
If there was this would get it from me. The softwares great, the hardwares great, The pictures are very clear and the colors are perfect. The video and audio import features are fantastic you can fit 1 and 1/2 hours of video in 500 mb! The software is very easy to use, (and yes the experts will like it) I'm glad I invested in one. I hope you will be too.
Received this as a gift.I have a tremendous Panasonic system in my livingroom, so I decided to use this in my bedroom.I still cannot get the subwoofer to work.The speaker sound is tinny, and I seriously doubt this has 720 watts of power.The speakers that came with my computer have better sound quality than this system.Save your money and invest in a better quality system.
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 read extensive reviews comparing the the Meade MySky and it's competitor Celestron SkyScout last year. I decide on the MySky and I was able to buy a My Sky Plus on sale & with using a coupon for only $118. [...] The 'Plus' version disables the initial auto GPS location finder in favor of their extensive preset cities locations and includes the updated full color multi-media software as well. However, you can obtain the earlier version with full auto GPS out on the web. It's star, planet and comet database is pretty extensive. I heard and read about problems with these units but All I can say is that mine works flawless. It's easier to use than the SkyScout and much easier than lugging a telescope around. I bought a small Y adapter for the headphone jack so I could share the experience since the unit does not have a speaker. No, this will never replace the thrill of seeing a planet through good telescope for yourself but, if you have ever said: "What's that star up there?" or "Where's Saturn tonight?", you can finally get a quick answer and a lot more info as well.Happy sky hunting!UPDATE - 2 years later. Still works great for quick sky spotting. Would like an update and expansion on planetarium info from Meade though.
It works alright. Doesn't have maps of the new areas but for the most part it is very decent for the price.
I did my research on filters because I wanted the best clarity with no loss of sharpness and this lens is all that. Its made of glass and brass and doesn't hurt sharpness or shutter/aperture speeds. I was going to get the Hoya pro HD but read that this was made thinner and slightly better.
Using it with my Panasonic DMC-ZS3 fast enough for whatever I'v thrown at it. This is a good affordable fast SDHC card.Kudos to amazon for the frustration free packaging as well.
I had been using digital cameras for about four years (including my current Canon Digital Rebel) before deciding to attend a photo class at a junior college to improve my skills. The class needed a film camera, so I got the least expensive film SLR that Canon makes, which is this Rebel GII. Although it's pretty simplistic, it's more than enough for both students and shutterbugs.The camera is very light and small. Most importantly, it accepts all Canon EF lenses, which is great. If you are a student and you're wondering whether to buy the camera body only or the camera with a kit lens, I would recommend you get the body only and get a different lens. For my photography classes, all you needed was a 50mm ("normal") lens, and Canon sells an extremely inexpensive but excellent lens, the 50mm f1.8 mkII, for about $75. That lens and this camera go together hand-in-hand; together they are still very inexpensive and light, so you should not have any hesitation to bring your camera everywhere you go. If you are looking for a modestly-priced but excellent zoom, you may want to consider the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 with Canon EF mount instead of Canon's own 24-85mm or 28-105mm (both of those are ok, but neither open up to f2.8, which, believe me, you will want as you progress with your studies).There are some limitations to this inexpensive camera as you would expect. The autofocus has only 3 focus points (my Digital Rebel has 7 points, and higher-end cameras have 45). The fastest shutter is 1/2000 seconds (my Digital Rebel's fastest is 1/4000), so under sunny-16 conditions, you may not be able to reach your widest apertures because the shutter will not be fast enough. There is no depth-of-field preview. Finally, in manual exposure mode, you control the shutter speed with the top dial, but to control the aperture you must simultaneously hold down a button and turn the dial (similar to my Digital Rebel, but higher-end cameras have two separate dials).Negatives aside, this is an excellent SLR camera for the price. It is perfect for students and anyone who just wants to have inexpensive fun with an SLR.
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.
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.
Bought this adapter to allow me to use headphones to listen to an audio source that only has RCA out. This seems to work fine and seems well made for the price. Although I could not tell for sure from the listing, this item does stereo out on the 3.5mm plug.
Fast shipping and works well. I was well pleases especially since we couldnt find one locally.
We are on our second order of 100 DVD+R discs from Verbatim and have been very happy with the quality. We have not had a single problem with the disc quality and no "coasters". We gladly recommend this product.
I just love it, it was just great to see the party that you had contacted.
I purchased this card to take video pictures with my digital camera. Video's came out great, very pleased. Good sound also.
The amp has an awesome coating on it. It totally looks marine grade. I guess time will tell with wear and tear.It is wired and turns on with the power head. I definitely notice an increase in overall volume. While operating at mid level it is incredible clear.I haven't pushed beyond that. At this point satisfied.
i'v used this amp with my Dual 12" subs for a coupple months. although i dont like the subs the amp pushes the 1100 watt subs great, and it dosent drain my battery. this is a good way to go for a cheep hi watt amp
Good product for using to record surveillance around the house. 8 hours better than 6 hours. Saves time and money.
They worked... I never understood why most component cable comes without the audio cables. Crazy. Nice that they're both together on one bundle.
I am using this computer for the first time: I write, use FCP and DVD Studio Pro, so I seek both serenity and silence (for writing) and power (much needed for compressing video). I find this the perfect combination. It is so silent as to be forgotten - try that with any other powerful computer - this is typing at night in a quiet room. And the power is just plain there without any fanfare. I love this thing. It is also beautiful and fits fine in the room. I find it an almost perfect device. I recommend it highly. I do not believe it will EVER crash, it seems compatible with all software.
I finally found an MP3 player that could replace my Sony S2 AM/FM radio. The MP3 comes in real handy whenever I'm in the part of the gym that has bad reception and the FM radio is great when i don't want a repeat of my MP3 tracks. After hearing each song 2-3 times with your routine workout, it kind of loses its luster.Two features I haven't really used are the external memory slot and the voice recorder. Haven't had a chance to buy an external memory card.The two problem that people complained about to which I concur are 1) the battery has a low life expectency and 2) the sound quality is so-so. First off, i read some comments about the volume not being loud enough or that the sound quality was below average. The reason, in my opinion, is the lack of bass. I've even switched to a pair of high quality Sony headphones that's suppose to increase the bass. In addition, I even adjusted the preset graphic equalizers. Didn't seem to make much of a difference. This leads to our second problem. Because I constantly need to turn up the volume, almost to the max, it drains the battery at a much quicker rate. For gym use, with the volume in the low 30 (range being 0-40), I get a battery life of about 4 hours. But while in the office, with the volume at 7 or 8, I can obtain a battery life of up to 9 or 10 hours. But with that kind of volume in the gym, you might as well listen to the barely audible sound coming out of the gym's overhead speakers.Overall, this unit is great if you need an MP3 player and a FM radio with an external memory slot. I'm hoping to have a different memory card for each genre of music in the future. If you aren't extremely picky about sound quality, then I would highly recomment this unit. By the way, it looks great too and clips right on to my existing arm band that came with my Sony S2. One other recommendation I would also make is to go out and get some rechargable batteries if you do buy this unit.
This is exactly what I wanted. My old laptop ended up getting a lot of dust I couldn't remove so I wanted something that I could easily put on and off to cover the keyboard. Also of course, this will protect the keys from getting all glossy. It's a little weird to type on at first but I'm just a matter of getting use to it. It stays in place and fits perfectly on my macbook.
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I bought one pair for my husband. He said they worked fine! He has used them for a few months and never had any complaints.
I bought this product about a month ago and the only issue I have is that there's no internal battery. I use this in my car ALL the time with my 2 year old and he stays glued to the screen. The sound is decent. I can have his dvd player running while I listen to the radio at a low level. We both win. If you're not looking for anything special, you should buy this. Although I must have caught my set on sale ($150.00 from Target).
one of the filters that you should get.Great and does its work perfectly.the price is fair.i will buy from the manufacturer agasin and again...
Not much to say other than this product protects the lense on my new Panasonic Camera ZMC-28.....Fit perfect and has threads for addition add ons....
i wanted to upgrade my 3.1mp camera, since the quality wasn't what I wanted. I decided to go for this camera since many of my friends were giving it rave reviews. the first day I used it, it ended up providing me the most professional-looking photos without any skill. I pointed, shot, and got photos that I love and actually want to frame in large shots. The quality comes out great!! I have also been looking for a good nightshot camera, and it is decent for me. I'm giong to try more night shots soon. The only con is that I wish it had a bettery status bar. It only starts flashing low batt when basically its done. I hear the a610 is only a little more expensive but with a few more features?? I recommend this to everyone.
I brought the top rated 91XG, got a great price, got it fast, put it in my attic and am now picking up about 35 OTA DTV stations.
Very nice unit for the price. I live in Quebec, and we have many many hole on the road and the cd never skip with a new cd. If you have a cd with many scratch, when you will hit an hole the cd will stop for couple of second. But for the rest, if you have a cd without scratch, that will work good.
Verbatim DVD+RW 4.7GB 4X 10pk Jewel CaseThey arrived on Tuesday 1 Dec, I needed to burn some discs. I opened one disc, started burning, everything seems to be normal until the burning software stopped responding. No answer after half an hour, I restarted my Macbook, my superdrive was crashed it disappeared from my hardware list, and I could not even retrieve the disc. I take out the disc after restarting twice more and recover my superdrive later. First thought that a hardware problem, then try the same disc in another macbook, he luckily saved his superdrive, but he either do any burning on the disc. Then on a Compaq (HP) windows laptop, same problem. That disc was defective. I need the discs, so my friend recommended me to ask for replacement, I decided to open another disc and try it. This time files were burned but did not pass the verification, when I try to use the files, it was error, defective one again. I conclude that all are defective, I leave the other 8 discs unopened, I returned them on Wednesday Dec 2 by UPS. These discs are probably fake Verbatim discs, I have used more than 400 Verbatim DVD+R , about 50 Verbatim DVD-R and 15 Verbatim DVD+RW, they are the most reliable disc ever, never any of the Rewritable ones falled... no one before 1000 writings. I know what are defective. This is my first time buying discs from Amazon.com, and they send me defective discs that wasted my time and put my macbook in trouble. Very disappointing.I bought a lot of stuff from amazon.com, this is the first time that I receive a defective product, and this is my first review, just to warn people about this probably fake product.And I am waiting for my refund, I didnt receive it yet.If there is anything that you think my review should improve please tell me.Thanks for reading
I love this camera! I take so many more pictures now because I don't have to worry about getting the "perfect" picture. My kids always want to see the pictures right after I take them so they LOVE this camera. My only complaint (after a weekend of use) is that when I carried the camera around using the wrist strap, the batteries kept falling out. I will definately be getting a small travel bag for it.
After three months of quality print work, the printer has just stopped working; installed new drivers - no dice - just won't print!
I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing this DVD player. We had just bought a new Toshiba HDTV (which has been great) and decided to upgrade to an upconverting DVD player (which is a MUST if you have an HDTV). The picture was great, but after a few months, the unit would not respond at all to commands from the remote or on the unit itself. It became so flakey, I threw it away and bought a different brand. Buyer beware.
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 have enjoyed this player in Arizona and Mexico. It has worked flawlessly. In Mexico, I had it turned on 24/7 all the time I was there. The CD player has been fine, and the sound is wonderful, especially for its size. While loaded with batteries, it is top heavy and you have to be careful where and how you set it. It is still working away I have no complaints.
I just purchased this item and it is awesome. It is as easy to use as plugging in a Jump Drive and start saving. The only difference is that it needs power. You may want to format it to NTSF in order to save larger videos. This was easy too and the manual directs you where to get the directions on the Western Digital website.
Those owning any DSLR should have these filters on all of their lenses. One of the best ways to protect ones lenses from dust and scratches.
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.
okay first thing is first i bought the pink solio because i was able to get it cheaper than the other colors, thinking i would just paint it. I ended up painting it green, but i do not recommend painting this item you cannot take it apart as easily as i thought.What I like about the solio is it can store energy i have other solar devices but once the sun sets they do you no good. With the solio you can leave it out in the sun and then charge your items at night, which make it good for camping and hiking. Do not expect to leave this in a window and get a good charge, it will simply not work. That is not a fault of the solio many different solar items do not work well through a window. Its small so you can take it with you different places and stick it outside a window wherever to store energy for later. Also its a cool design and looks interesting people really enjoy it.There are some down sides it takes a long time to charge it fully. I need one day of full sun usually one and a half to charge it fully. The other down side is when i charge my phone that is 50% worn down it takes 75% of the solio's energy to bring the phone to 100% but i believe that is because my cellphone battery holds more energy than the solio's battery.Overall the solio is a cool gadget that does work. However, i have a brunton solarport and that does work better. The solio is good for bringing along and storing energy to charge/run devices later on at night. I recommend it.
This is an amazing wireless mouse for the price paid!! If you want a small manageable mouse for your notebook... look no further!!
i have a new Canon XSI and i have bought this product i have shot about a 1000 shots (for 4 days) in the desert and i didn't have access to a computer then when i went home i have had lost the first ~100 shots the computer and camera were unable to view those images...i formatted the card with the camera once and with my reader once and i have the same result
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!
I have tried many types of mice and tons of trackball type controllers. I own a standard Kensington Orbit USB for PC or Mac and have used it with both. In the five or six years that I've owned the Orbit, it has always worked perfectly and has never lost performance, even when it needed cleaning - In fact, I've only had to clean it twice with all these years of daily use. It's very easy to clean and to do so only takes a few seconds.It is well-built with a large, heavy ball for easy and accurate cursor movement. It has two large, well-positioned buttons. I feel that it would benefit from having a scroll wheel but I don't mind as I use it as a secondary controller for home studio PC recording mostly, where it is handy to be able to position the cursor on, for example, a RECORD button onscreen and then click the buttons without moving the cursor - impossible on a standard mouse!Although this is now quite an old design, it still looks perfectly modern and offers superb performance even compared to much more expensive devices.Primarily a USB device, the Orbit also comes with a PS/2 adaptor to allow you to plug into non-USB computers (not many of them left now!)It has four tacky rubber pads underneath which guarantee that the mouse does not slide about in use.All in all, a super design which has passed the test of time in my studio and one which I would recommend to anyone who wants a change from a standard mouse for whatever reason. The fact that you do not need to grip the Orbit the way you do an ordinary mouse means that it may also be of benefit to those who are prone to R.S.I. and other strain-related disorders.My advice is to steer clear of the trackball mice where the ball is moved by your thumb. They are harder to learn and use and do not offer any advantages over the Orbit in the long run. The layout of the Orbit is both ergonomic and very natural in use with your hand sitting in a very comfortable position.
This seems like a great way to go, but it's awful. Truly awful. It's good if you want to back up a few files and don't plan to read/write to the drive very often. But if you plan to use it as a small shared data server (which is what's it's supposedly designed for), don't waste your time or money. The software is problematic. The drive crashes easily and needs constant attention. And the service was ridiculously bad. Maxtor basically told me to take a hike when I called after the latest crash.
I never write reviews for products but was so impressed by the aural symphony these little blighters produced, that I was moved to put fingers to keyboard and express my recommendation to anyone interested. Yes, you do hear the cord rubbing when you move and it does feel a little like someone sticking their fingers in your ears, but these are mere quibbles compared to the sound stage and depth of music revealed, especially after running them in for a few hours. I much prefer having them embedded in my ear than continually fiddling and adjusting, as with other headphones, when running or even just walking. So, great quality sound, they don't fall out at the slightest head movement and you don't have to turn your music up to ear-ringingly loud volumes to block out irritatingly loud telephone conversations on public transportation. Also, beware of buying these at the cheapest prices, as I was taken in by the allure of saving a few bucks and ended up with some very cheap imitations (bad quality printing on the packaging was the give away) then ended up buying them from Amazon anyway, at a little extra cost, but they are definately worth it. Oh, and as some other reviewers seem confused, the right headphone cable goes round the back of the neck!
Compared to ear plugs our a cheap set of workout headphones the Sennheiser HD201 Headphones are superior. This should come as no surprise due to their size and design. I have no idea how these headphones compare in sound quality to similar style headphones. I just wasn't in a position to make the comparison. I should note that for the price of $17.50 these headphones are a steal. Nothing better than getting into bed turning out the lights and listen to your MP3 player on a quality set of headphones. So yes keep your workout headphones but for $17.50 plus shipping give yourself the luxury of a superior sound experience.
Easy to use if you know what your doing, durable, mildly scratch resistant.Spindle is a hard plastic so its worth keeping after dvds are depleted if you haveuse for them
This is the third one on these radios I've purchased through many years. I give them rough treatment by frequently shuttling them between greenhouse and home, and have found them indispensable.
We purchased these binoculars to take along when weight forbade hauling our superb Leica full-sized binoculars, and were quite disappointed with them. Our biggest complaints:first, they are not waterproof, so they are not really good for humid, rainy, dusty environments, and you have to use caution when cleaning them. Second, despite Leica's reputation, they are very easy to warp out of alignment (we have always been very careful with our equipment, and cannot think when this might have happened). This is a pretty irreversible situation.Alternatives: I am very tempted by Swarovski or by a waterresistant brand which has a different tube-holding mechanism.
I now have this device permently in my laptop bag. I can't go on my business trips without it. I'm so happy there is a little relatively inexpensive device like this that I can use.The setup was easier than expected. The little manual switch onthe bottom helps with setting the device in the correct mode so you don't have to configure it via web browser everytime you want to use it as a wireless client, or AP, or router.I usually use this as an AP plugged into an ethernet jack. I use it at school where there is an ethernet jack in the wall, but I want to sit somewhere else in the class. Because it's not always convenient to sit in the back corner because that is where the internet connection and power plugs are. Plus with this plugged into the wall other student in the room can use the wireless access to print to the room printer or to a seperate printer.The carrying case that comes with this is very handy and compact. The device itself doesn't weigh much at all, and if you don't always need everything that comes in the case, you can leave some pieces at home.Again, just a wonderful product that works like it is supposed to. Everytime.
This bag fits my Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v nicely. It has plenty of room for my camera as well as the charger, the USB cable, memory cards, etc. That being said, the bag is relatively compact. It has all the space that I need without being overly bulky. It was just what I was looking for.The section that holds the camera is accessible by zipper in the back of the bag. The insert in the middle of the bag is adjustable. There is a small netted pocket in the main camera compartment. The main compartment of the bag also has a small pocket that fits memory cards. My camera seems to be very secure and well-padded in this compartment.The front of the bag has a Velcro opening along with a small zipped pocket that fits memory cards, a small cable, or maybe an extra battery. There are a couple of open pockets or slots on the sides of the bag. They are very narrow, and probably won't be terribly useful to most people.The bag has both a handle and a shoulder strap. There is also a belt-loop on the back of the bag. I can't imagine trying to put this on a belt, however. The bag is rather large for that use.
I was initially very happy with this machine and others I've bought from Sony: good quality sound, excellent price, full set of features without being too complicated. After six months, CD's started skipping occasionally for no apparent reason (which I attributed to the disks). After twelve months, the radio simply refused to receive any stations and CD's are more likely to skip to the end of the disk then they are to play, even the machine's "favorite" disks. Very disappointed with the reliability. I've had better luck with $50 boomboxes. I aim to replace it with a product from another manufacturer.
we had tried to network our computers before; with a dial-up wired network, and a different wireless solution - no sucess.the dial up network didn't work, period. i could never get online, at all. we tried a different wireless router for our cable modem, i forget the name; it didn't transmit the signal well enough. we then tried yet another wireless router(an SMC, i think), and one less computer to link. it would work for maybe 10 to 30 minutes, then quit. we'd have to unplug and replug it 3 or 4 times a day- really agitating. then we got this linksys. after that, we never have had to do that. Plus, it gives a 30% better broadcasting signal, which gives a faster speed.this model will recognize even the slowest cable connection, and broadcast it unhindered. A must for wireless networking.
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
My infant son has terrible eczema and we really needed a humidifier with high-performance and a filter. This was a terrible choice! The first night of use resulted in a leak that completely destroyed our wooden changing table and warped our hard wood floors. Very faulty construction - has vents on the bottom of the unit that leaked NON-STOP. On to absolutely everything. This $40 purchase has turned into a $750 disaster with the cost of floor repair and a new dresser. Wish I could post a review with no stars. Shame on Vicks for continuing to sell such a defective product! Do not purchase this unit!!!!
For someone like me who is "technically challenged", this is perfect. It is so easy to use, and it's so small it will fit in your pocket. I keep mine in my purse just in case one of my grandkids does something cute! The picture quality is very good on the computer and on the TV screen. Everyone who sees it wants one. It's a great gift idea. I'm so happy with mine that I'm going to buy one for my parents. I know they'll be able to figure it out also!
I have an older DVD recorder and this item is perhaps the last DVD that formats and records well. I have tried many, many other RW DVDs, with the same product description but they do not format with my recorder, I've returned them all. Since this wirked so well, I have stocked up on this item so I'll be able to record many a movie for a long time.
Love these. My only complaint is there is no way to tell the 418MHZ from the Blue 433 MHZ transmitter except for the colors. It is not written on the Case. Red is 418MHZ and Blue is the 433 MHZ Make sure you are ordering the right one. This is the 433 MHZ extender. So if you want to get an extra battery transmitter set for an extra remote you have in another room. Make sure it is the Blue 433 MHZ Battery not the red.
Great camera for a beginner photographer who wants to do serious photography. Allows picture taking from fully automatic point and shoot, to fully manual. This is the best camera you can get for its price.
I purchased these binoculars planning to use them in inclement weather, and they work well for that purpose. With the caps over the eyepieces I can walk with them around my neck in rain or snow and have them ready for use as needed. They have been subjected to some gale force wind and rain storms with no adverse effects. Images seen through these binoculars are nice and crisp, and they are easy to focus and adjust. The only thing I do not like about them is the weight. The weight is not a problem in winter when I wear them outside my hood, but in warmer weather when the strap is right on my neck they are much heavier then I would like.
I have spent many hours trying this to work with my DSL. Continuously disconnects. What a complete waste of $101.46! I will never purchase a Cisco product again. I regret purchasing this.
This is a nice, very large tea pot and comes with a box of flowering tea and an infuser for making tea with loose tea. This makes for a very nice gift, too!
I was a latecomer to the MP3 scene but I finally gave in about a year and a half ago when I picked up the Sandisk Sansa 8gb. The thing was a headache right out of the box. The software was useless. I couldn't for the life of me get it to work without crashing or freezing my Sansa. I gave up on that and went with the drag and drop method which was much simpler and faster and, for the most part, that worked fine.However I quickly discovered that if I wanted to add videos and photos to my Sansa, I HAD to use the software. If you drag and drop videos or photos, they won't be viewable. It makes absolutely no sense, but I gave the software another shot with no luck. I finally emailed customer support and they pointed me to a download of an older version of the software and, YAY! It worked! And about 5 minutes later it stopped working. My Sansa started sporadically disconnecting and reconnecting, interrupting the transfer and forcing me to restart the process again. Extremely frustrating.All that said, if you can deal with the frustration, the Sansa performs FAIRLY well.. I had a handful of incidents where the unit would just freeze up for no apparent reason and the delay when deleting a file or making play lists, for example, was horrid and made the features not even worth using unless you didn't mind wasting copious amounts of time.But when it wasn't lagging or crashing, it worked fine. It was a nice, small size and fit into my pocket without being noticeable. The wheel and buttons were responsive and worked well, for the most part. Though I was constantly annoyed at the inability to easily browse through my music the way I want to. I tend to arrange my folders in such a way that I can easily find what I'm looking for, and with the Sansa there is no option to just browse the hard drive and folder structure. It's very limited and close-minded, considering how easy it would be to add such a feature.I now own a far superior (and far more expensive) Archos 5 160gb and though it's bigger, it is a beautiful piece of electronic goodness. I'll never buy another Sandisk media player again. Avoid!!
This is a terrible sound card. It plays audio with a constant grounds hum and loud static noises whenever the CPU is active.
I bought these at a birding shop where I was hoping to find Nikon Monarchs. I've been using Nikon 8x30 binoculars for 20 years for birding, and although they're still crisp and amazingly resilient (I left them out in the rain once without harm), my eyes are aging and I knew that I needed the brilliant view modern optics can supply. The shop owner showed me much more expensive binocs side by side with the Broadwing, and even when the expensive units were undeniably superior optically it just wasn't enough to rationalize the difference in price (over $1000 in one case). The Stokes name is not really a plus among birding circles, but they're made by Vortex Optics and the performance of these binocs was enough to convince me to overlook their lack of cachet. Besides, the warranty on the Broadwing is for life and for "Any product defect or failure . . .[or] any user-caused damage or malfunction." Can't beat that.
Works perfect for my dell 700m. Saved me few bucks over dell offered memory upgrade.
I bought the 2g for myself and the 4g for my daughter. We love them.The Zen V Plus plays the protected music files (something we needed), it holds pictures (great fun!), plays videos (haven't used that feature yet), and plays Audible books (a must have for us).The software application for getting files onto the player is easy to use (we don't need no stinkin' directions!)The size is ideal (not so big to be bulky, not so small that it's easy to lose). The sound is wonderful!It was a contest between this and the Ipod. Based on the size, sturdiness, and ability to play protected files and not having to rely on Itunes made this the winner. And I am extremely happy with the reality of this player.
I love this camera so much, I have recommended it to five people who have also bought it! Thanks for the great service, and the great camera!
Worked great at first, but later I could only view the channel that was last on the cable box. Kind of useless at that point. A fun toy that was not ready for release. There are enough people here with obvious defects that manufacturer should have offered to fix, but that did not happen. Would not buy this or its newer versions.
Put simply, the Verbatim discs work really well. My experience has shown me that most companies can make single layer disks that work under most systems and software. Double layer discs are a different matter though. Verbatim double layer discs consistently outperform the other brands I've used. Verbatim discs are now the only brand I buy.
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.[...]
The tea is wonderful. It's beautiful to look at and it tastes great. The pot, on the other hand is incredibly thin and fragile glass. The lid broke just by setting it on to the pot once hot water was added. I feel like I have to be far to careful with the pot than is practical because of how fragile it is.
I purchased this GO Video unit specifically to play DVD recorded in the DVD+R and DVD+RW formats. The Amazon.com technical information states that this item is capable of playing these formats. However, the owners manual that comes with the machine only lists the DVD-R/RW formats and even then states that some of those may not play.As it turns out, I was unable to confirm even these capabilities as the DVD player would not even play any of several commercial DVDs without locking up with a frozen display that no button on the remote or on the face of the unit could affect. Only turning off the power and restarting would allow some control to be restored.I have returned the unit as unsuitable for my needs.
This product is a true life saver. I was traveling to work when I forgot to send the regional reports to my office so I got my phone out and my pocket pc and of course my Socket CF modem connection and within minutes they were sent and my job was saved thatnks to Socket CF.
The power supply that came with the dock was 170Watt power supply which is compatible with the Thinkpad that I have, however it would not plug into the dock because the power plugs were different. The dock works with a lower wattage power supply which I just happen to have, but the Thinkpad still runs on battery power. Not really what I was looking for from a dock.The supplier (eDealer) that I have been dealing with has been GREAT through this whole thing and I would give them 5 Stars!
I bought this filter to use on my new 50 mm f/1.4. The glass is clear, it's made well and it fits the lens perfectly. It's the first time I've actually used a filter and I went back and forth between B+W and a few other brands. I decided to spend the few extra dollars on B+W and it was worth it. I'll definitely purchase this brand again.
I have been a subscriber for 4 years. Back in November my account was turned off due to a billing issue. The week prior to it being turned off I started receiving 3 calls a day for payment. I advised one of the reps to wait a week for the payment, payment was made. Calls stopped for another week. The radio was then turned off and the 3 calls a day started up again. I explained to the bill collectors I owed nothing and when offered to reactivate the radio I told them not to bother, at this point I wanted nothing more to do with XM. They offered me 3 months of free service to come back, anyone who cancels can get this by the way, and I refused. The 3 calls a day continued for the next week, I was informed that it simply takes a week for your name to fall out of their automated system....2 more months go by and then I start receiving a bill saying that I reactivated my radio and owe for 2 months of service and all the late fees that go with that. 40 dollars. I call in and state I never reactivated my radio, thus I don't owe for reactivating my radio and the 2 months of service that would have followed. The customer service rep told me that it would be taken cared of, 2 weeks later I get another bill. I call back and the rep tells me the same thing and apologizes for my inconveniences. I even called back the next day just to make sure it was finally resolved, and that rep confirmed that I no longer owed anything. So then last month I start receiving COLLECTIONS NOTICES. YOU HAVE ONE MONTH TO PAY THIS BEFORE IT GOES TO COLLECTIONS. I called in and was promised they would look into it and call me back. This apparently has taken care of the issue, though I never received the call back. This week I called 6 times, 3 of which I was promptly hung up on for no reason, and was told each time that it had been resolved. So hopefully this time it really is... To anyone considering XM I suggest you just get an MP3 player.
UV filters come in handy for taking some haze out of skies and such. But even more important, UV filters art very inexpensive so they are also a great investment for protecting your lenses. The first time I went to Yosemite I jumped out of the car so fast that the camera slipped out of hands. The camera landed lense first and I had a $700.00 VR on the camera body. The only thing that happened was a cracked, inexpensive filter. A must for any photographer. John Crippen, photographer and writerAnimal Portraits with the Digital Photography of John Crippen: Learning Photography with Animals
All chargers should be designed to be so versitile~ The theory behind this is brilliant... Hint to cell phone companies... My car charger never worked and the product is cheaply constructed, I gave it 4 stars though becasue the retractable cord is great! I use it at my desk at work for "emergency" use and my whole crew uses it! If there was something like this with solid construction I would have one for every device i own. (GPS, iPod, Cell phone, PDA, sirius radio. blah blah blah...my car is over run with cables and charger cords.)
this was my first flash-based mp3 player, and i did a ton of research. so i decided on the rio sport 256 mb because of the price, design, and the fact that it was a refurb (which i assumed would fix some of its problems). i assumed wrongly. as described by other owners, the player began to shut itself off during my workout sessions. i've concluded that the battery, during minor bumps, loses contact with metal connections, thereby shutting it off. note that when this happens, the player resets. so if you were on song number 76, you'll have to scroll to get back there. since i'm not a bookmarking freak, this was quite annoying. also, my up volume button is sticking. it's a shame, because the player was really nice. headphones are good, i liked the fact that the player isn't shaped like a pack of gum, and the ability to add an SD card was cool. that said, i prefer stable functionality over design, but man is it nice when you can have both. so, i'm currently in the process of returning mine after owning it for less than 3 months (bought in Sept 2005). i think i'll try a Creative MuVo now, and see how that goes.oh, and since i detest the itunes software, that rules out apple products. though, from what i've seen, they are plagued with their own problems too. happy hunting, folks.
the shipping and product was exactly as listed and i am verry happy with it
This backpack is amazing! Solid build, quality materials. I am impressed on the price. As I have my laptop with me everyday, I basically need a portable office. And this pack delivers. I carry a 15.6" HP that fits easily.
The Canon S300 has been a nightmare. My invoices come out fuzzy and or faded. After two months of lite work it needed a part replaced. Plus the ink cartridges are so small that you have to replace them very often and office depot and other suppliers don't carry them, so you better not run out. The only place I have found them is on the internet.
I have been looking at this printer for months and finally purchased it today. I have been using my work horse HP Deskjet 820 Cse for the last three years with little problem. Besides the slick new look and speed, this printer has many options that influenced my purchase. 1) the printer cartridges can be accessed from the forward swinging cover compared to the earlier models where the lid lifted up. 2) it can be placed in a smaller area (in a bookshelf for example) making this printer easier to store. 3) the display on the front tells you how much ink you have left - no more being caught off guard in the middle of a big print by running out of ink! In my opinion, the speed and accuracy of this printer is worth the money. Think of it as an investment in your desktop publishing capabilities...that's what I did.
I did a lot of research before going with this tablet. I've always saved my money where I could so I could spend extra on the toys (er tools) that would in turn pay their own way. Thanks to a wonderful review online about the Intuos 4x6 vrs the 6x8, I went (against my nature) with the smaller version and have not regretted it. I am having a blast with Illustrator and Photoshop now and learning new techniques each time I play. I have no desire to upgrade to the larger pad and am very happy with this one and its fuctionality. I will be getting the extra pen tips soon, but have made myself promise to learn all the functions of this first. I haven't even set the quick set buttons yet. Actually I haven't even opened the instruction book yet... mmmm
You can feel the quality as soon as you pick it up... Solid brass ring, top-quality glass. I use this with a Lumix LX-3.It might be a bit of overkill for just a UV filter, but what the heck. It's really nice.
The battery does not hold up. After 10 months it would not work at all. I thought it was the battery. Emailed support and was told the battery is not replaceable. I found one and changed it out myself. The unit was just dead. Warranty is 60 days.Will not buy another one.
This case is pretty nice. If you put anything in the credit cards slots other than one or two cards, it gets kinda hard to close. And, personally, i think the whole "lipstick spot" is a little silly. But then again, i don't wear lipstick. The wrist strap i just threw away, it fits in my purse better that way. All in all, good protection for my Palm.
I've never used in-ear earphones before, so my experience with these was a learning process. From reading reviews before I ordered, I knew that they were supposed to be in the ear canal, so I put them on my ear as far as I felt comfortable. At that point, the sound was tinny and shallow and I felt very disappointed. I was already making a plan to return them.But before giving up, I began to work with their placement. I found if I changed their angle in my ear, I was able to insert them a little farther. Voila! Rich sound hit my drums, clearer than anything I had ever used on a personal audio player. Now I know that they are a keeper and that the position of them in your ear makes all of the difference. I am very pleased. I use them with my Ipod and under a motorcycle helmet with my Zumo. Great full sound.The isolation of these is very effective. (My wife doesn't like me using them because she can't talk to me.)
The camera has threads on the inside edge of the barrel to attach a filter. The Tiffen filter has 2 sets of threads on it. The first set faces outwards and screws into the lens barrel (not clearly visible in the picture). The other set is on the opposite side and faces inwards. It allows attachment of additional filters or other extensions. Only one side will attach to the camera, so make sure you are attaching it the right way.As far as a review, the lens is not the best one out there for best image quality (you might see some flaring and glare), but is a good value for the price, good protection for your camera, and has a nice 10 yr warranty. I would still recommend it, since its much cheaper to replace this than your camera lens.
I bought this machine looking for an economical additional machine to play PAL and non region 1 DVD'S. NO SUCH LUCK! THE MACHINE DOES NOT DO THAT! It's fine otherwise but NOT FOR THE ONE REASON THAT I BOUGHT IT IN THE FIRST PLACE! FEH!
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
Hello,this camera case is fit for my camera Panasonic ZS7...It's space is bigger that my camera a little bit but still fine and my camera didn't move inside the case...the case still control the camera and protect it.....the camera go in and out very easy...no problem at all with the zipper. The front pocket is fine and have a space for extra 2 or 3 batteries and also for memory cards. No space for USB or A/V cables and also no spave for the charger.It's not necessary to get the cables or charger in the same case with the camera...but I'm from that people whom like to get everything as one packageThe materials of this case are very good one.anyhow, I did a good choice however it maybe bigger than the camera length by maybe 1-2 CM but it's better than to order a smaller one and find it very tight and may be scratch the camera body....also smaller case will make the camera in or out from the case like a hell.....you will face a big problem with the zipper.....Check reviews on the other smaller product like Rezo 30Thanks and enjoy it
I took the tape deck out of my 2000 chevy suburban console and seen that GM makes a pocket to go in it's place part number 15958735. The OEM pocket sells between $22 to $30 at the dealer and eBay. I saw this one on Amazon for cheaper price so I bought it. Boy was I disappointed, this aftermarket is cheaply made and does not have the felt inside like the OEM does. I was so disappointed I bought the Genuine GM pocket #15958735 on eBay for $21.00. The OEM looks nicer with the felt and the pocket fits better than this junky aftermarket one. Also this aftermarket has holes in the back so I guess your small stuff will fall out into your dash. The picture on amazon is wrong the picture shows the pocket with felt. The OEM pocket will replace your tape deck or CD player thats either in your dash or console from 1995 to 2002. You get what you pay for...
I was very disappointed in this picture frame.While this frame does have a very high resolution, it has virtually NO side viewing angle. If you aren't staring at it directly face on, then it starts to get overly-bright and washed out, or overly dark and difficult to see - depending on the angle you are viewing it at.It also has difficulty choosing the correct orientation for a picture. If you edit the pictures in an image editor - like Photoshop - then it seems to get them right. But straight out of a camera it often gives you a "sideways" photo in the frame.There is also a design problem with the Compact Flash card slot. It is very finicky and if you even slightly misalign the card as you are inserting it into the frame, it can fall into the sealed back of the frame. This is VERY easy to do, and I was fortunate to be able to get my card to fall back out of the slot. But it is a design flaw that had to be apparent to any testers and easily fixed by enclosing the slot so that the card couldn't fall through. Westinghouse apparently decided that this was just something we would have to deal with.Finally, it arrived with a bright blue "dead pixel" in the center of the screen. This was not noticable on bright, "busy" pictures, but it stood out like a sore thumb on dark pictures and particularly on flesh-toned scenes - like, well - you know - people's faces.As a comparison, I also own the Matsunichi frame which has been flawless. I expected more from a company like Westinghouse. There are better frames out there.ONE OTHER NOTE: BEWARE - if you order this through Amazon but actually purchase it through Electronics Express, you have an entirely different (and worse) return policy which even though the product might be defective, requires you to pay shipping and limits your returns to 15 days. Look carefully before you order - if it isn't from AMAZON then you are probably up a creek if there are problems.
it does what I need. I would recommend it to anyone that needs this cable for their computer. Very satisfied with it
My screen turns yellow on a regular basis, I guess this was a faulty unit.When I get a chance I will probably send it back, in the meantime I have invested in a raritran switchman KVM switch, a much better value for money proposition.
These do not sound like a 500 dollar pair of headphones but if you need something for the gym these are the ones to get. They stay in your ears and sound pretty good. Thats all you need.
Trying to get the VPN to work with a MAC product is extrememly difficult. I work on commercial remote access VPN's at work. This client/setup is more difficult than the Cisco higher class ASA. If I had it to do over again I would have bought a cheap wireless router and a ASA 5505! Search for IP Securitas if you are thinking about using this for remote access on a MAC and make sure you test it out before you leave. I had to leave first and trying to get it to work remotely is impossible to say the least.
I loved this product right from the beginning, just from seeing how it combined the program listings from my cable and DirecTV providers into on guide, and would automatically switch between inputs depending on what channel I selected. Seems logical, but no one had ever done it before!The 2020 is the way to go at the moment, because you'll find this so addictive that any less storage space will not be enough. I find that the Standard recording quality (which yields 20 hours of recording) works fine for me at the moment with both my DSS and cable programming, considering it's better than I was getting with VHS. I suppose that if you get hooked on the better quality, it would probably be hard to go back.I was disappointed that the 2020 does *not* come with Firewire ports as advertised here on Amazon.com, as a box with future programming improvements *and* expansion possibilities was really exciting. Once the copy protection issues are worked out, I'd love to be able to add another 20 hours to the unit with an external drive, but maybe Replay will facilitate that somehow.Anyhow, the bottom line is: This unit is in many ways the home entertainment appliance I've been looking for for many years. It's smart, it's convenient, and it can only get better as features are improved and small bugs are removed. When was the last time you were able to upgrade the firmware of your VCR?
This camera is really handy! I love its portability and ease-of-use!Once I got the knack of taking good pictures (e.g. keeping still, natural sunlight conditions, etc.), how did I make sure I got maximum enjoyment of the pix I took?Here are a few tips I can offer:1. Set your HotSynch conduit to save your images as .BMP files. These do take up more space, but this also means you have more 'raw data' to play around with if you are going to do any editing or enhancements.Explanation: A Palmpix 640x480 image will be saved in a 72 dpi format if saved as a JPG file. This translates to approx 200k. If saved as a BMP file, it will be saved in 150 dpi (dots-per-inch) format, which will be approx 900k of disk space. This gives you DOUBLE the resolution, which is useful is you want to play around with your photo.2. Use a desktop-based photo album/enhancer to store your photos, and to convert from .BMP format to e-mail or web-ready JPG files. Many are available via downloads, with prices from FREE to $100-and-over. (I use a freeware editor by Adobe, downloaded from www.activeshare.com)Explanation: This is indispendable for organizing and retrieving your photos! Be sure to delete the original photos from your PalmPix directory so as not to store duplicate files.3. Get a handy Palm viewer for your photos. Again, many are available via download, with prices from FREE to $20-and-over. (I use a $20 Palm OS album which I downloaded from www.splashdata.com -- it gave me the best viewing quality on my Palm IIIC)Explanation: what use is a portable camera if you can't view pictures too? Personally, I've deleted many of my AvantGo channels to make way for my collection of photos 8-)4. Try to get a small travel pouch for your Palm Pix, and be sure to throw in a small bag of dessicant (i.e. silicon gel) to keep the lens of your Palm Pix nice and dry.Explanation: if you live in a humid environment as I do, there is a risk that molds will form on the lens. The dessicant reduces the risk.Hope that helps!Note: I do not work for any of the companies whose products are mentioned here, I'm just a satisfied user of their products!
I bought this for my wife as a Christmas stocking stuffer. The style and craftmanship was as expected. Loading the images was easy. The digital image I loaded was from a 8mp camera but the image displayed was around a 1mp and was very very washed out almost to the point of not being able to see the picture. It would not turn on unless I pluged it into a power outlet even after charging overnight. Overall a dont buy item.
I purchased this device thinking it was a current Logitech product. The device worked initially, although the software used for switching sounds between my PC speakers and my audio system never worked.The unit quit working altogether after about two weeks. Going on Logitec's site, I found that no information concerning this device even even existed ( they now advertise a new product called "Music DJ).There was no software update or even a mention that this product ever was sold by them.I am currently working with their offshore call center for an RMA to send it back but I have little expectations of getting an RMA for this thing.This is the second Logitec product that I have purchased that died after a short period ( the first was a wireless keyboard). I believe this company makes inexpensive products that marginally work, has poor website support, and frequently obsoletes product models to break the paper trail on products that don't work.I will not buy from Logitec again.
This is a great player for $150.00 if you have an HDTV with HDMI input. DVDs look noticably better than with the Toshiba 3960 into the component inputs. It played my DVD-R home movies no problem and they too were noticably better and clearer. To be fair, the player is small, light, and a little on the cheap plastic side. But it is quiet and the picture is great (did I mention that). The remote is large and clear. You have to aim the remote right at the player from the front for it to work - its sensitive to direction. This player did come with an HDMI cable.
I bought these for my 5 and 3 year olds. They worked great. Stayed on their heads and they love the volume control. Only thing that would make them better would be to be more easily stored for travel and if they had a retractable cord and my 3 year old would get twisted up in the cord.
Summary: if your screen is larger than 32&quot;, you need the HD931.I just upgraded from a 32&quot; jvc tv to a 60&quot; Sony WEGA lcd projector. I connected both the HD931 with DVI cable (5m DVI-D through av-cables.net for $35)and my 9-month old JVC &quot;digital direct&quot; XVN50BK progressive scan player using monster component cable. On good dvd transfers the difference is stunning, but even on mediocre dvds the difference is clearly noticeable. On all dvds the HD931 eliminates stair-stepping and cleans up the image, resulting in more detail and depth. Yes, the remote is somewhat of a pain, and yes, my new Sony stretched most 4:3 dvds even at 480P until I called Samsung and obtained a firmware update that I was aware of only because of another Amazon customer review. All in all, the clear difference in picture is definitely worth the little extra bit of hassle. With sharp dvds the picture is very, very close to HDTV from ~8' away &amp; up.
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.
I bought these as a gift for my girlfriend a little while back, and she loves them. She loves the color (which I guess is something girls tend to care more about than guys) and I don't know how many other brands of this quality sell pink earbuds. They sound great too. They get great bass and a decent amount of noise isolation (I think that's the correct term for these). While the sound quality may not be quite as good as a nice pair of Shure's, it's almost comparable (while the price is certainly much sweeter).
Built stable. Instructions were difficult to understand, only pictures no words. Took about 2 hours to assemble. No tools needed. Stand really does not offer a good solution for concealing PC wires for a desktop. We have a lot wires hanging that interfere with the wheels when you are trying to move the stand. You'll need to get some tie wraps for straps to clean up your wires.
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.
Very nice teapot! The glass handle doesn't get hot, even if you pour boiling water in it. The blooming tea is very pretty and nice but nothing extraordinary flavor wise. I don't even use the diffuser I just drop the tea in. The only con is that the lid is thin and DOES get hot, and is also a bit hard to grasp. But overall, I really like it.
it is Manfrotto - if you need it, you need it - and it will definitely work!
Not a bad fan! Makes a good case fan for additional cooling. Not to loud either, which is always nice. No info as to how much CFM it moves, but it seems to provide pretty decent airflow. For those of you wondering just was &quot;large&quot; is, this is a 90mm fan.
I haven't actually got to take this out to a lake yet but so far i am pleased with it. great warranty on the product as well. i tested it in my bathtub and it seems to be functioning fine. cannot wait to take it out and use it to its full potential.
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!
This cooler offered no help in cooling my Dell Inspiron 9300. I had to return for a refund.
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 was very pleased with the fast shipping and delivery.they did an excellent job, opened, placed on my stand and offered to remove the boxing, i kept it in case of a return. i have been very happy with all aspects of this beautiful set. everything is easy to connect, labled well, and i had no trouble operating each features. the high def picture is very bright,love the leds. clear as i have ever seen on any tv. better overall i feel. the colors are wonderful, so vivid and amazing. everything is perfect to me. i now want a blue ray so i can see what perfection is, ha. ps3 system has a new price with a blue ray player, probably will go that way. dont hesitate to get this set. it is very large screen. i use my computer with it as a media center and can easily read the writing from 12 feet away. this is a bargain price with no taxes and free delivery. awsome is all i can say!
I bought this particular bag to replace a backpack style laptop bag I've had for a few years, and I am very happy with it. I travel every two weeks and needed to be able to leave most of my luggage on location, but still be able to take some items home for the weekend, and this bag is perfect for it. I normally put a laptop in the laptop compartment of the main bag and another in the removable bag. I am still able to load it up with clothing, equipment, and personals after two laptops, and it still fits in all but the smallest planes overhead bin. Five stars for functionality!With that said, I purchased this bag from the local ***Max store and had to return it the next day. First, the handle did not extend properly. It appears to have come this way from the factory, so I blame poor quality control. Second, I paid twice what I did here on Amazon, so returning the defective bag and getting another from Amazon was an easy decision.I de-rated from 5 stars to 4 stars because of the handle issue.Pros: Durable, versitle, lots of room, fits in overheads when full (if removable is carried seperate).Cons: 1. Wheels could be larger (gets stuck pulling thru snow/salt).2. It may have handle problems (handle may not extend properly apon pu
This MP3 player is a powerful little item, I highly recommend buying; you really get the bang for your buck!
I was so excited to get these. I love the color but otherwise BIG disappointment! They will not stay on my ears at all. The only way I was able to use them was to turn the volume all the way up and hook the ear piece on my shirt. Even then they had to be readjusted often and where difficult to hear. I would not recommend these.
I've been loyal to Epson for a decade in part because of Mac support -- when no one else cared. We were looking for cheap little all in one, and I grabbed this off the shelf w/o thinking about it. Sigh. No Macintosh support. Better labeling -- ANY "no mac" labeling at all -- would have been nice.
The two dudes must be paid reviewers, because I've tried three of these and none worked well. Wasted a few disks and the ones I did burn could not play on my Apex player. This is still new technology so go with something more mature.
I've been through way too many headsets trying to get great sound quality both on my end and for the person on the other end of the phone, and this one takes the prize so far. The model number is similar to but NOT the same as the similar one made for cell phones...but this one truly is optimized for cordless phones and does a great job. The only complaint is that the ear loop on it is less than completely comfortable, but it's a small price to pay for great sound and mobility. I use it with a Panasonic 5.4 GHz cordless phone.
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.
This is a wonderful product. I use it all the time and it works great. It's something I should've gotten a long time ago. Everything about it is so easy to use and plenty of neat features.
I do alot of scanning, digital photos, and copying. So, in order to make sure I was getting the right machine that matched my home office needs, I went to all the stores in town and on the internet to check out related items in order to make a wise purchase. I read great reviews about the HP DeskJet 932C and was strongly considering purchasing one because of the quality in printing photos. But after purchasing and using my new Compaq C3 1000 Multifunction device (a space saver), I was pleasantly surprised! So much so, that I've been sharing digital photos that I would have just printed out for myself, with other people who are in the photos as well. Right away, they want to know what printer I used to get the job done--they are so bright and vivid when useing both color and photo ink cartridges together. The quality is excellent in my critical opinion (being a perfectionist). I no longer feel the need for an extra printer just for photos. Also, the print quality for documents are very clear. I am enjoying every element of this office equipment.
I also recieved the wrong motherboard...twice. Instead of fixing the problem and sending me the correct board (as advertised) they cancelled my order, gave me back my money and told me to go look someplace else for it. Not good sales practice
The quick shutter speed that is used as a "steady shot" works well to eliminate blurred photos. Lots of great features I never expected in a camera in this low price range.
This camera case is small, fits the camera, but has no storage for memory chips or spare batteries. I have seen many more in stores which fit the camera, and contain a little storage for the needed accessories. I do not recommend this case. It is also very overpriced.
For the money these are good headphones; comfortable, surround sound does work. Bass is weak, though.
It's a shock to me to find that many years after release, no one has written a review of the EOS 1V. This is one sweet camera. It has a carved of a chunk feel that tells me that I can use it hard and not have to worry that it will let me down. There are enough pro features to cover any challenge.I bought mine because I shoot a lot of motor sports and this baby autofocuses faster than my Nikon F5 (a camera I really like too). The metering system, once you extablish the proper ISO of your film, is dead nuts on. I leave the camera on "P" for program for most assignments and use the amazing matrix meter setting for surprisingly accurate results. Case in point, I recently did a salon shoot of a Ferrari 308GTB and the guy at my prolab said "the exposures were great, as usual."Some cool things that I love about the EOS 1V: I wear glasses and I can see the entire view finder with ease. The camera handles like a dream in the horizontal and vertical position (mine has the motor drive with the second shutter release - I recommend it to any serious action shooter.) Film loading is a snap. With custom functions, you can prevent the camera from rewinding at the end of the roll - a good idea in a church or other quiet setting. The camera is weather sealed with gaskets on buttons and switches. If you have newer EOS lenses, these include gaskets around the lens mount. These, combined with the gasket built into the EOS 1V body help keep the moisture outside if you find yourself shooting in damp conditions. (No, the camera is not waterproof. But it's well sealed against all but the worst that mother nature can throw at you.I shoot a lot of slide film, so in tricky lighting situations (e.g., back lighting, subjects that are very dark or very light, etc.) exposure bracketing is part of the deal. The exposure dial on the back of the body makes it easy to do 3 or 5 or more quick exposures, varying each by one third of an f-stop.I have run several hundreds of roll of film through my EOS 1V (The camera has a feature that imprints the roll number on the leader tab) with nary a problem. If you are still shooting film (and I know a bunch of us are still out there), this is one outstanding camera worthy of your consideration. And, given the cost of the new Nikon F6, it seems to be a bargain too. (If you are looking to spend a little less money, the EOS 3 has a lot of the same features except, of course, price.)
Good things do come in small packages. The satellite speakers may be small, but dont be fooled by that, they are LOUD. The subwoofer adds that perfect bass that you need to go along with any sounds you want. This speaker set coupled with the Soundblaster Live! is just incredible. You can definitely hear the difference. And its true what Creative says: &quot;Sounds so real - it's live!&quot;
I bought this to switch the HDMI signals from 3 inputs and send them to the HDTV. You have tha ability to extract the audio for use in the surrrond system with out the extra cables from the input devices and HDTV to the reciever. This gets the job done nicely without all of the extra cables. The instruction manual was good, but not great.
This product is terrific for what I needed it for. It is easy to use, works as advertised and is well worth the money.
I am so glad I bought this radio. I was a bit hesitant because the price was so reasonable. It turned out to be a great purchase. Sound it so clear and stations come in great. Headphones are ample.
Mouse size is wonderful and response time with USB connection is fantastic. Only 'complaint' I would have is that it's very lightweight... in my wishful thinking world I'd love to see removable weights for the mouse to help with response control.
These earphones have always stood the test of time, and the L-connector helps them last a year or more if your careful. Even jogging the buds aren't uncomfortable & I listen to music at least 3 hours a day. I think the buds become more comfortable with use. When working out, you should be careful not to get them too damp during a heavy workout (they are plastic, not gels remember?) The price is great, and they are always good as a backup pair.As with all earphones/buds, be careful listening to these outside. These buds can easily block out most noise and conversation, even at a low-to- moderate level; which is a bonus in a gym or subway. The sound is clear, with enough bass (just enough) yet the treble is a bit on the high side, but not unpleasant.The headphone part of this is "in ear" (hard plastic) with optional foam covers; not earbuds with the gel covers.. I've always replaced the standard earphones with these & used these without the foam because it's more comfortable.I like the long 22 inch cord. The plastic "winding" case is pretty useless, and doesn't wind the cord. It does keep a new replacement set of buds nice until use.After trying different brands, I always come back to these(my 4th pair), which get the job done for a great price.
These adapters worked well for charging cell phones, camera batteries, etc. Make sure your device that you're plugging in can be used in a 220V plug. My wife's cheap hairdryer that claimed it could handle 220V blew up. Keep in mind that these don't step down the current, they only change the shape of the plug. But like I said, it worked well on the cell phone chargers and the iPad charger. The adapters seam very durable.Happy traveling!
My wife and I purchased this camera after much deliberation last year. We wanted a digital camera and camcorder all in one, but were nervous about the picture quality. We are COMPLETELY happy with this camera, taking all our family shots with it and printing them at home. Video is surprisingly crisp and clear, almost like it isn't taken on a video camera but in a studio instead. Adjustability is endless on this model, from flash intensity to aperature speed. I like the ability to take nice photos without the flash if needed in dark areas where a flash would be disruptive. I even take group photos with the remote control while in the picture myself-no more timer!! I can take video in complete darkness with this model!I would reccomend this camera to anyone, it is well worth your money both in features and quality.
I needed this unusual-shaped USB cable for an electronic gadget. I looked in many places, with not much luck; the only ones I found were much more expensive. When I saw this one on Amazon.com, I jumped on it! Delivery was much faster than I had expected, and the USB cable was exactly what I needed. Truly an excellent value.
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.
The product is as advertised and works great. Have had other split keyboards but really like this one. 1st time that I have the back of the keyboard elevated, but now like it and find it a lot easier to type as the fingers are in a natural state.
I only used it once, but took over 550 pictures and it worked fine. I liked that there was a lot of memory for a vacation.
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.
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.
I bought this for my LO since he enjoys to play his guitar and I don't want to listen to him practice all the time. This gives him his highs and lows that he needs and are comfortable and anyone around him can not hear what he is playing. Great item for the price. Although he has only had it a week. Will update if any changes occur.
I researched dozens of so-called Photo Printers for a year before this one caught my eye. This is an amazing product for the price, and it's the first to have impressed my wife. The output quality is so close to real photos that we ran out and spent $300 on frames!My only caveat is that, while the built-in card readers seem like a great idea, the fact is you usually need to process your pictures on a PC to get them looking their best -- before you print. But still, it's super cool to be able to pop a CompactFlash card in this printer, print an Index sheet, click the Save button, and have the pictures copied automatically to your computer.One other minor gripe is that this printer isn't all that sexy looking on one's desk. Its control panel is a hodgepodge of buttons and curves. I actually preferred the styling of HP's DeskJet 970Cse. It has the same print engine, but instead of the built-in computer it has a duplexer -- which is not nearly as interesting for photo printing. (Note that you pay $100 for the P1100's duplexer -- the only difference from the P1000.) It would be nice if HP offered an even cheaper model without the duplexer or card readers.This was my first serious foray into photo printing, and I was a little disappointed to discover how fragile inkjet output is. Basically, you can never touch a print on photo paper because it'll be sticky for a while. And if you get any water on it, plan to reprint. The best way to protect your good pictures is to put 'em under glass.Mechanically, I've experienced a few misfeeds when using the 4x6 photo tray -- and those were with HP's sample 4x6 paper. Epson's cheaper 4x6 paper will not fit the tray without trimming, but amazingly I didn't have any misfeeds with it. My solution was to buy a good paper cutter and print everything on letter size paper.All in all, this is the printer I'm recommending to friends and family. When I first showed the output to people and asked them to guess how much a printer like that costs, every one of them guessed around $2,000! That got me thinking I should compare the output with HP's color laser printer. And with the exception of a little holographic effect at different viewing angles on pictures from the P1000, I thought the quality was noticeably better than the color laser printer -- at 1/6th the price.
This seems to be a fairly basic cover for your expensive lens. Simply, this is good insurance. The optics looks perfectly fine to me. I can discern absolutely zero difference between photos taken with - and without - the filter applied. That said, the filter arrived covered in white dust and I was suprised that they didn't include a cheap lens wipe in the package.
better than logicteks standard speakers. Love love cuz it is liteweight and long lasting recharge in battery. Radio tuner works well even on a tiny island ---wish it could beam be some satellite radio, maybe when connected with my computer which is easy.good sound
We bought this camera to take on an Alaskan cruise. It didn't take long to learn all the features and start taking great pictures. It's a nice size for traveling. I bought a 1 Gb card so I didn't have to worry about running out of disk space. I only have 2 slighly negative comments. I wish you could permanently set the picture size from the default picture size (3072 x 2304) to a smaller size (I used 1600 x 1200). That still gave me great quality but quadrupled the number of pictures I could save on the card. Reseting the image size is easy, but something you have to do everytime you turn on the camera. The other minor complaint was that I wished I had a camera with a better zoom lens. I didn't realize how important that would be for taking nature photos, but that was just bad planning on my part rather than the camera's fault. Overall--a great little camera for a great price.
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!!
The thing fits forward and backwards for easy storage. I haven't done a lot of testing for effectiveness but if you want a hood for this lens then this is it for you.
I'm not exactly sure if I received a Philips brand s-video cable because the package was clearly opened; perhaps a customer return? In any case, it works and it was cheap so I'm not going to complain to Amazon but I'm disappointed in Amazon for sending me a package that had been opened.
i received the package really quick and i set it up even faster, love taking it to different computers and share my music and movies.
First let me preface my review by describing how my unit was used and taken care of.My unit is just under 3 years old, has less than 175 DVDs in it, and has been very lightly used. Sometimes, I don't use the unit for several weeks at a time.The unit is also on a battery backup with surge protection, so it is well insulated from any issues from power outages, spikes, etc.; plus the battery backup was to help resolve the issue of the unit losing DVD information during a prolonged outage.Finally, the unit is positioned so that there is plenty of room around the unit for air flow, including plenty of space at the back.So, I was watching a movie, stopped it, and then came back to play it the next morning, and the unit seemed to freeze. I powered it on and off, and it refused to not only read that disc, but any other disc. I disconnected the power for over an hour, then restarted that unit, and nothing. I am going to try 24 hours of no power(turn the battery off), but I suspect it will make little difference.I also took the discs to another DVD player in the house(much older, cheaper, and heavily used) and the discs loaded and played fine(at least I did not experience the disc damage problem that some have reported).Having reasonable determined that the problem was not the discs or operator error, I contacted Sony to see what my options were, and here is what they told me:1. For $129 they would fix the unit; plus I pay to ship it to them. And, to be fair, it does cover the cost of shipping it back to me. But, I still think that is too much, I as expect they will just swap out one or two components, and the problem will be fixed(my guess it is just the reader).2. For $277 I could exchange the unit for a refurbished model; you can buy it new on Amazon for less. Yes, this is down right insulting.Now, I don't expect any piece of electronics to last forever(though I have had some that have last a very long time until I simply replaced them), but something as lightly used and well taken care of as this player should not fail so easily.I did enjoy the convenience of being able to store all of my DVDs in a single unit. The interface was slow and bit annoying at times, and the remote was not the most ergonomic of designs, but the unit did work reasonable well until this unacceptable failure.My next unit(not a Sony) will be single disc and I will use those pop-up DVD/CD organizers to reduce DVD case clutter; I have one of the organizers now, which I use to store the extra discs that come with some sets.Don't get me wrong, I want to love this unit, but I cannot endorse a unit the fails so easily, nor a company that wants to profit from that failure.I may attempt to purchase the part that I think I need on my own, assuming I can find it. I will also attempt to clean the unit(vacuum), though, upon initial inspection, it does not look dirty inside(the case is well sealed with very tiny holes for ventilation). If I am able to find the part or repair the unit, I will update my review accordingly.
By the nature of this technology, the added stuff to the Monster(prices) isunnecessary.
it worked out of the box. tv guide is slow to downloadand to go up or down channel it will stop and wait(pausing picture in frame to freeze) for the nextchannel to download...sometimes slow at it.the OTA reception was far better than the dishnetworkhd receiver I had. dish saw 43 channels the samsung unitpicked up 49........same antenna and connector.changes channels fast enough for me.only real draw back I have seen is from the tv guide onchannel 54-1 shows 64-1 at bottom of guide. it is whenI exit guide and hit recall it will not go to whatchannel I had prior to 54-1, it goes to 64-1. that onlyhappens when using guide.recall works fine otherwise.I'm using it on a old rca type monitor with dvi.this has hdmi output, hdmi and dvi are not compatible butthey do make a connector to fit and does show picture dimlyso I use component cables. do note incompatibility makespicture not to fit the screen properly.....it is a tvproblem. the dish replacement box that I sent back was farworse as I lost over 40% of the picture with it.never tested adult gard......caption and freeze fine.size is small. I will keep this one.note: uses very low power!15 watts on 1 watt standbyI do not know if it would work as a second tuner for P-I-P.
This product was great until my power/menu button broke. I have to plug it in to the computer to get it on and take the battery out to get it off. I contacted sandisk and they said that it is a problem but my 1 yr warrenty is up. Totally not worth spending what we did on this.
I own bose redline cubes, bose bookshelf speakers, wharfedale speakers (Kevlar), and the bic acoustech tower speakers. Out of all those I like the bic venturi towers the best (dv84). I auditioned paradigm monitor 7 ($800) against these and although they sounded very good I liked the dv84's better. The paradigm speakers had a great balanced sound, but in comparison to the dv84s they lacked crisp highs and low base. It was very apparent that the dv84's have a much wider range of sound and can produce very high and very low frequencies. I like the clear sound of the acoustech speakers, but the horns play so loud that it doesnt sound right without a subwoofer. I would highly recommend the dv84 speakers to anyone that is looking for speakers in the $1000 price range. I paid $300pair for mine and so far I have yet to listen to any speakers under $1000 that sound better. The connector(plastic) and cabinet(laminate/particle board) quality is definitely not as good as some of the other brands, but its hard to pay 3 times as much money for a speaker that is built out of better materials when doesnt sound as good. These are a really fun speaker to listen to!
I absolutely love this DVD Player!! The quality of the picture rocks, especially when connected via component cable. The sound ( I am running it with a Bose Lifestyle 12 system I bought before digital) is also amazing, in both DVD and CD. Actually, CD's sound better to me in the 3205 than what I was previously using. The remote is very easy to use, with a simple on screen menu. The only bad part is that the unit will not release just played discs!! I have tried to figure out why, but cannot. Overall if you want a great DVD/CD Player for under $300.00, go with the Toshiba 3205!!
I just plugged this box into my home theater setup.Pros:- analog component output is pretty clean.- why pay the cable company all that money when not enough content is shot in HD yet?- box lets me stick it to the cable company, which would charge way more for better-than-lo-def signal loaded with extra fluff channels that I don't even watch. I also don't want a satellite.- on screen display tells aspect ratio and HD signal type on each channel change.- aspect ratio adjust right on the remote.- bought it for less than $200 out the door at Circuit City.- great for middle-ground TV watchers, low ground being old-school and high-ground being videophiles.- no display or controls on the box itself. looks clean.Cons:- S-Video output is noisy (but I was also using too long of a cable)- yes, the on screen display only works on the component out and the HDMI (but I can understand this, since anything less than component may make the on screen display difficult to read, so they removed it from those ports)- does take a long time to boot up. mine was 13 seconds.- IR receiver does have a small receive cone. in my living room, it works great as long as the box is 3 feet off the floor and the remote is about 4 feet away.- I don't get Discovery HD this way. that's the only channel I miss :(- buttons on remote are pretty similar, so you have to look down every time you want to push something. remote doesn't glow.- no display or controls on the box itself. don't lose the remote; use component out or better for on screen display.Other:- I noticed some people want to just set it up and use the composite or S-Video only. you can still set it up, the sync is on the green port of the component outs. just plug the green into the composite port of your TV. you'll have a B/W picture for a while when setting it up.- does not come with S/PDIF optical cable. does come with component cable. all other cables you have to get yourself. I put this as 'other' b/c who knows what cables the customer needs?- the colored keys on the bottom row of the remote are hot keys that you can set up I think? I'll have to mess with them and find out.5 stars based on value
It is an excellent binocular, with a very good zoom for its size, and a very decent field of view, even at 16x.Just one minor complaint:On warm/humid days, because of the opctics short eye-relief, the lens can get misted up / foggy when you put your eyes close to the rear eyepiece it to see through, this can be very annoying. If this bothers you, get a larger binocular, but if you are looking for small size with high quality optics, at a decent price, get this one without a doubt.
I am not upset about my purchase of this device, but I do need to point out a few things about it.* 100W is a 5-minute rating based on the inverter, not the battery inside.* 80W is the inverter output from the car adapter when plugged in.* 60W is the maximum battery draw without the device shutting itself off.I read that this device would perform about two hours for a laptop, so I was optimistic. I own a Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro, and an older Dell Inspiron 8000 Pentium 3 laptop. I could not run either of them off the battery inside the PowerSource Mobile 100 if I had the laptop battery installed. Once I removed the laptop battery, I could run from the PS100 for about one hour. Now, realize that my AC adapters draw 75-85 watts max. My friend's laptop draws about 25 watts, instead of the 35-45 that mine draw (battery removed). You may wish to get a device such as the Kill-A-Watt that will show you how much power your laptop actually draws before using the battery and thinking it'll get you two hours of power in a bind.
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.
I LOVE THIS PLAYER!!! I was nervous about buying it at first b/c I knew nothing about iPods or their accesories. I was looking for something that didn't take up alot of space but had big sound and some decent bass. The thin, sleek shape of this is great and fits anywhere. I keep it on my nightstand. It has great sound even cranked up to the max volume and the bass is more than I expected from this little thing. Being used to the Bose sound this is the first runner-up without the price. You can use a battery and/or plug it in! It is perfect for the person who has little space but craves BIG sound!!! (and can take it with them)
Product came on time, it works well and I'm satisfied with everything! No complaints, would recommend to others, trustworthy and reliable :)
This lights up my whole keyboard, just barely. I have a 12" HP and larger keyboards will be left in the dark. I find it difficult at night to light the keys w/o blocking part of the screen or causing glare on the screen. After a little adjustment, this light works very well for a bit of late night browsing while my gf sleeps undisturbed next to me. This also makes reading a credit card easy so I can do some Christmas shopping.
The Samsung HDTV receiver is a great little tuner that helps all of those "HD-Ready" type TV sets recieve a true, over-the-air digital signal. I have a good outdoor, chimney-mounted, combination VHF/UHF Antenna, and I am located within 20 miles of most broadcast stations (suburban setup). You'll need to examine what type of HD cable you'll need, as there is no HDMI or DVI cable included. I hooked up the Samsung DTBH260F tuner (simple) and using it's automatic signal search feature, it automatically searches out all signals it can find. Every station that is currently broadcasting digitally comes in "full-strength" according to the Samsung's viewable signal strength meter (1 to 5 bars). The handy on-screen channel tv guide is a nice feature that is a bit slow to load. Especially when moving between different channels in the guide. One more note, the remote control needs larger buttons for accessing the info guide, still feature, zoom (16:9) feature. All in all the Samsung is a worthy product for folks that need a digital tuner for their HD-Ready set.
The price for this cooler is very low. I have been using it for 3 months. Keeps my 15.4 Sony cool. Three fans and very quiet. Is doing the job for which I bought it. I'm satisfied.
The lens is really bad and it produces sub par images. The photos are stretched and blurred. Very very bad product.
I bought it for less than $10 including shipping when trying out prime membership. It was amazingly lightweight, and just slips onto my head. It was comfortable for a few hours before my head starts to hurt due to prolonged wear (I put it on for almost half a day to block off my roomate's noises). Not the headphone's fault. Sound was clear though I think is missing bass, but nevertheless very cheap and value for money.
I love the camera. I have purchased other elph models for my kids and I finally had to get one!So easy to use, a great value for the money. Great experience from Amazon.
Bought this keyboard to use with my HTPC. Great range, would work all over my house if I needed it to. Takes sometime to get used to using the trackball as it moves very easily. Seems good on batteries as I'm still using the batteries that came with it after 2 mos.Improvements that I would like in the product. #1) Back-light the keys so they can be seen in the dark. (may require more batteries but that would be OK. #2) Cover the backside with rubber so that the keyboard wouldn't slide off of your lap during use. #3) Add a short USB cable so that the USB dongle could be moved around and if hit it wouldn't get broken.
These are probably the best headphones you'll find in this price range. They'll never compare to really nice over-the-ear designs like Sennheiser's higher-end models, but they make a great bargain for something you can take with you almost anywhere, without worrying too much over theft or damage. I use them with the computer and a portable CD player; I haven't noticed any of the lack of bass several other reviews have complained about. While they aren't as bass-heavy as the latest Sony MegaEarDrumBurster model, these can actually reproduce more than one bass note! Imagine that! Almost every set of headphones in this price range seems to cram everything below about 1 KHz into a low rumbling; these manage to actually reproduce decent bass. As for comfort, they are great - as long as you take care to put the little plastic nubbin in the center over roughly over your ear canal. They can get a little warm in summer, though. One final tip: the 10ft cord can get a little annoying. Just loop it up a few times near the plug and zip-tie it off to get the length more managable.
The chargers provide fast charging and convienence without the high price. Just don't lose your removable/interchangable connectors!
This toner cartridge is easy to replace and provides a crisp dark consistent print every time. It also comes with a UPS shipping label for free return to be recycled. Great idea!
made for a neat clean safe install of my componets in my carno clutter of wires and no worry about electrical shorts
I purchased this as a gift for my 16 year old grandson because it was on his wish list for Christmas. This along with the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard just about completed the computer he built for himself. These gifts truly brought a smile to his face and made his eyes sparkle like I haven't seen since he was five years old.
For gamers who spend hours on-line and use speech programs such as Ventrilo and TeamSpeak.... this is the one. They are light weight with soft ear pads so you hardly even know they are there. The sound quality is great too. The only negative I have to say about them is that the wires are small so you do have to be a little more careful about twisting them too much or letting them get caught up in your chair rollers. My cats find them attractive to chew on so my last set had about 7 places where I had to use electrical tape to repair that damage but still they worked great! =) Gamers choice for quality and price.
I bought a unit from GO Video and experienced horrors with their customer service as mentioned in other reviews.My unit came without any of the accessories and after 6 weeks of talking to more than a half dozen people (with more runaround than you can even begin to imagine) at go video, I still have a unit that will not work.avoid this manufacturer!!
Product burned out on power spike shortly after purchased - neither seller nor manufacturer was willing to fix or replace. Since this product CA NOT be plugged into any power surge protector (specified by manufacturer otherwise it will not work) this product is esentially JUNK!!! Create idea lousy engineering - stay away.
This unit works like a charm, no issues.Just charge properly charger lights on unit go out, then setup and your set.Not sure about the range but handles from downstairs to upstairs across 60 feet without issues.I was really surprised how well this unit works, actually expected problems but there weren't any, good stuff.Just make sure the remote you plan to use takes a AA or AAA battery otherwise will not work.Wish more products straight out of the box worked as well.
This is a great product - 10 minutes to set up and it works perfectly. A real winner.
This product is marked at a very good price and I've never had a problem with memorex products. I burned a cd earlier today and tried it out in my car cd player, it worked perfect. Overall I was very please with this product and I would recommend it.
I looked at several home theater systems, and ended up choosing this one, for value, features, wireless rear speakers, ease of setup, and compact size. Three or four stars for sound, five stars for value and features. It has very good sound, excellent base, but is not a knock your socks off system. But I was not ready to spend $800-$1000 for Bose or another high end system, which did not have an iPod dock or other features. For the money it sounds as good as or better than other major brands (Sony, Samsung, etc.) at about the same price level. We had been listening through the TV speakers, and it is a great improvement over that. We use it with the Panasonic 42" HD plasma TV (TH-42PX60U), and a digital cable TV DVR, and connected both with HDMI cables (which are not cheap).Pros include the wireless rear speakers, iPod dock, XM satellite radio port, HDMI cable port, easy setup, relatively small size, and excellent value (about $375).Cons include very good but not awesome sound, rear speakers have much lower sound than front & center speakers, and it is regular DVD not HD-DVD or Blu-Ray.I'm happy with it, you may or may not be. I'll use it for a several years until systems with Blu-Ray discs become widespread and less expensive.
We bought these binoculars after using a friend's. Perhaps it's a comment on our previous binocular, but by comparison, these are spectacular! The image stabilization is a great help for these aging arms.
I was very anxious to buy this turntable as I have longed to return to the more inspiring sounds of vinyl. Something about an LP spinning on the platter better replicates the audible excitment of a live performance. And there is something really neat about a spinning disc on a turntable. The turntable is the shrine and flipping or switching an LP is the ritual. It is a primal and ceremonial process. I have a vast inventory of CD's, and while they do often sound better nowadays due to remastering, they still don't have the electric sizzle of an LP, even with the crackles, hissing, and cleaning hassles. And, I was willing to pay for a quality product, which this clearly is.The axiom "Less is more" comes into play here, however. I was, quite frankly, seduced by the "30th Anniversary" appeal of this particular version of the legendary SL 1200, as well as by the warm blue lights and brushed steel against the black metal case which come on this edition. And, yes, the thing is indeed great looking and well built.The problem? The dust cover does not attach at all! It simply sits on the turntable! Talking about primitive! You have to find a place to put it while you're flipping the vinyl! (I have to put it on the floor, and just pray that my young kids or my Mini Schnauzer don't come along and jump on it!) It is a total hassle to do this, and when you put it back on it takes a lot of concentration to align it correctly. Likewise, you have to be careful to not knock the tonearm while it is playing. This is a glaring design defect in my opinion.I called Technics to see if hinges could be obtained. I spent almost 2 hours on the phone and was transferred between various people about a dozen times. I finally got someone who grudgingly investigated the situation. (I could barely hear the guy; Panasonic's phone system needs an upgrade.) I would need to buy 17 parts (including an entirely new dustcover, according to him) to attach the cover to the base. I'm not sure of the price of all these components, but given what I paid for this expensive unit, I'm not inclined to shell out more. Then there would be the project of assembling it all, sans instructions.Bottom-line: I'm furious. Other than DJ's, who in the world would want a turntable without an attached dustcover?????? And, at a minimum, the fact that it does not attach should be highly emphasized in the product description. (The listing says "detachable" which implies that it attaches, by definition.) (Update: the description was modified in one place after I complained to Technics.)So, I should have bought a lesser version of this turntable (wherein the dustcovers are hinged to the units, which I think is true for most versions of the SL 1200) and saved a couple hundred bucks as well as the grief of having a product that doesn't meet my needs. I think this is a send-back, which is a hassle, and I'm out the shipping costs, both ways, because I did not buy this directly from Amazon but rather from an affiliated seller.****UPDATE 12 APRIL 2009*****Many thanks to the person who advised me that KAB USA had hinge kits for a reasonable price. I ordered one and had it within 2 days. They installed easily and they work perfectly...the set holds the dustcover open very solidly. They definitely match the quality of the overall machine, and for my purposes (and I would presume most home audiophile listeners) they are a necessary element to a comfortably usable machine. Why they are not included in the basic package is beyond me. The dustcover still pulls off easily for those who want it out of the way. And why Technics does not sell a simple little hinge install-kit like KAB offers is also surprising. As I said, they gave me a list of 17 components I needed to buy. 17!!!Now, apparently some DJ-types feel that hinges for the dustcover lid are unnecessary garbage....I guess the dustcover gets in the way of scratching up all that good vinyl or whatever. Those of us who want hinges on our dustcovers are, according to them, I guess, shallow poseurs in the turntable world. Our motivations are suspect. We're not cool enough for a Technic turntable, etc. Well, indeed, I'm not a scratcher. I want to simply listen to music, not compensate for an inability to play an instrument. And, for many of us who don't live in the basement at our mom's home, we reserve such emphatic passions and judgments for other interests....like girls and global warming!! But these guys are all worked up over my preference for hinges on my dustcover lid. I've committed heresy by complaining about this missing feature!! It is just not tolerated!Now that I can open and close the lid, I'm very happy. Amazon won't let me add stars, but I'd now give it FOUR STARS (having deducted one for the hassle of having to make calls to locate the hinges, etc.). If, like me, you want a great turntable but you also want a connected dustcover, buy this model and get the hinges from KAB. You'll be set up for a few decades with a premier rock and roll machine.As for any vinyl vs. CD debate, I think this turntable decisively concludes the issue for me: I repeatedly switched back and forth between the same album on CD and on vinyl, and the vinyl simply blows away the CD. No comparison at all. Even my Mini Schnauzer can tell the difference.
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.
Short version: I love my Expodisc, and it lives permanently in my purse along with my camera.Long version: I am a beginning photographer, but I shoot RAW and couldn't understand the need to use anything other than auto WB when I could just fix it in post. Then I took a class that covered custom WB, and my eyes were opened (so to speak). We did an exercise with a gray card and I was impressed at the difference it made in my pictures. Even if I can achieve the same results in post, getting it right in camera saves so much time.But still, it's such a pain to tote a gray card everywhere. That's where the Expodisc comes in. Snap on, set your WB, snap off, shoot away. It's not that it works better than a gray card, it's just much more convenient. I mostly take pictures of my very active toddler, so ease and speed are huge for me. I use it pretty much every time I pull out my camera and my shots have improved immensely.I ordered the smallest size because it fits both my 35mm and my kit lens, which are, well, the only two lenses I have. For those with multiple sizes, I would echo the others in suggesting that you order the largest size Expodisc you need and then holding it in front of your smaller lenses to set your WB. Remember to face your light source (although I've done it wrong a couple of times and still gotten great results).
The Samsung 42" DLP HDTV has an excellent picture both in HD and regular digital cable. I am very pleased with the purchase and recommend it highly.
Canon is coming close to perfection here. Any smaller and it would be difficult to operate with adult hands.Skip the Canon software and use a compact flash card reader for getting originals into your computer. If you're a Mac user, Cameraid and GraphicConverter will handle most beginner needs.Buy a larger CF card and at least one spare battery.If you don't have a computer or don't know how to use the one you own, don't bother with any digital camera. And No, Email and web browsing don't count as knowing how to use a computer.
This is a really nice piece of equiptment. It's small size fits everyones hand comfortably. It is very sensitive, (adjustable in control panel), and a charge lasts hours. The charging cord is included with the mouse, and connects to a USB port to charge. Can even charge while you are using the computer. If you want the freedom of a cordless mouse for a cheap price grab this one. I've been using it for about three months and am completely satisfied.
I have used all 5 of the eyepieces and the Barlow 2X with my Celestron Nexstar 8" SCT. I am pleased with the variety of eyepieces provided and found the 6mm, 9mm, 15 mm and 32 mm to perform very well. The 4mm has been used less frequently. To have a family of eyepieces to choose from at the price of $119 is a good value. The 2X barlow works very well with 9mm and above eyepieces and also with the 25 mm standard eyepiece. I have not had a chance to really use the filters yet but am confident they will provide enhancements as designed. The same item was found on Hungate's website at $149 and was priced at $199 in the local Hungate store. I purchased at Amazon for $119 and free shipping. The time of order to delivery was about 1 week. I would highly recommend to a beginner that is anxious to have a variety of eyepieces to view the planets. Better quality is available but the kit provides a handy storage and travel case with expansion spaces. I even store my camera's lens adapter there. After all is said, I am glad I bought the kit and consider it a very good value.
Great quality lens for a very low price. Canon quality, F 2.8 at 135mm for under 500 dollars.
This is the second time I purchased this product. Very satisfied with the first one and now I can complain nothing about the second one. The blue light is brightest when it's new and the more you use it, the dimmer its light is. So when you hardly see it's blue anymore, it's about time you bought a new one!
I like it, like it, like it. Great price and fast shipping from DSI. Now I don't worry about the bump and scratches anymore.
Great keyboard as a replacement for the bluetooth keyboard supplied with the iMac. Makes all the normal keys available including numbers. A little tough to setup with Bluetooth and keep connected, but worth it.
Does Amazon BACK this plan in anyway?Has anyone BOUGHT this plan?Has anyone obtained SERVICE through this plan?Has anyone received a new item through the LEMON policy?Has anyone had three service calls for the same problem without being offered the LEMON policy?
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.
It's just like the Epson printer ink cartridges at a lot less price. Will buy again
Once you get over the sticker shock of this lens you will be pleased with your purchase. I have had this lens for a few months now, replacing my Sigma 70-200 2.8 and it is a great lens! The IS really helps catch those shots that I missed before. The Sigma lens was good, but the Canon 70-200 2.8 consistantly delivers everytime.
I have owned these tables since 2002. I love them. They have been good to me. I have used every table on the planet. The technics 1200 is by far the best, they last forever and are bullet proof. The stanton is very close. Made for scratching and if you can't afford the technics is a great option. I have been a dj for 17 years and love to mix with vinyl. I use final scratch to mix mp3 via a computer and these tables perform flawlessly. They are out of production and the t92 is the current model for sale. I work and guitar center and everyone in the dj dept. agree with me that stanton make the best value turntables on the market. The stanton final scratch interface with trakktor software is a awesome combo. Check it out.
I recently purchased the cordless iron and am enjoying the freedom that comes with not having a cord in the way. The iron performs well. The removable water tank is easy to remove to fill or empty. The iron heats we'll but be aware that you have to put the iron back on the base to reheat. Also when using the steam surge a lot it require preheating as well. Overall the performance has been great.
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, ....
after watching an utube video I decided to put this product. one word --- Don't.I don't think it helped at all. I may try it on something else but as far as the scratchon my iphone --- no difference. On u-tube it was used on an ipod.
I bought Canon TI3 a 2 months ago. Bought a case with it. I will review the case in the other review. The problem for the case is, it has a handle on top of case cover, which is only secured by buckling the 2 traps.Here is the story cut short. In the middle of my shooting process, I took a brief rest and put back the camera back in case. Since I will pick it up a few moments later, I didn't buckle the straps for the cover. My wife tried to move it by the handle on cover. Guess what?The whole case is flipped and the camera dumped on the ground.Fortunately the only broken part is the protector.
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.
The card works great, and like most (if not all) wireless cards, it comes with a utility to monitor the signal strength between the card and the access point...the signal on this Linksys was stronger than my SMC card. I would've given this card 5 stars if it weren't for the installation process...I installed it on WinME -- file not found... I browsed the directories of the installation cd and was able to point it in the right direction (x:\...\win9x) and complete the install. After that, you need to run the setup on the cd (I think it auto-runs) and install the utility...make sure your SSID matches the SSID on the access point (also case-sensitive) otherwise you'll have problems. Also make sure you're set to &quot;infrastructure&quot; in the config utility...I think it actually defaults to &quot;adhoc&quot;, even if you choose &quot;infrastructure&quot; during the installation. Anyway, the WinME installation was a no go...I mean, I had a steady link light...device manager reported no conflicts...and everything appeared to be fine --- yet no internet. I didnt really want WinME anyway, so I didn't take the time to troubleshoot it....So I installed WinXP...There's no driver written specifically for WinXP! I went to the Linksys website and found a WinXP driver...I'm pretty sure it's beta. Anyway -- AVOID THEIR XP DRIVER! It doesn't work, at least that's been my experience. I mean, it installs perfectly, but the config utility from the installation cd locks up...actually, it won't even launch -- you get an hour glass, then it just disappears and does nothing. The Linksys website may provide an XP driver, but the XP config utility is no where to be found. Anyway, use the Win 2000 driver...I spent some time installing this thing so I'm getting forgetful in the exact steps of doing it but....When WinXP detects the card and the wizard appears, do not let it auto-search for a driver, you have to manually point it to the Win 2000 directory...I'll show you...1. Choose &quot;Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)&quot;2. Choose &quot;Don't seach. I will choose the driver to install&quot;3. Pay no attention to the list that appears, just click on the button that says &quot;Have Disk...&quot;4. On the box that appears, type in the path of the Win 2000 driver: x:\wpc11\win2000 and click ok.5. Now look at the list. There should only be one driver. Highlight it and click next....from then on the install should go smoothly. If it misses a file, point it back to the same directory: x:\wpc11\win2000.6. Reboot and run x:\linksys.exe and install the config utility.7. Reboot, run the config utility and make sure all the settings are correct (SSID, Mode, etc.)Oh but wait, I did all those steps and it still wouldn't work! It might for you, but if it doesn't, then there's one more step...or so...1. Open a &quot;dos&quot; command prompt.2. type: &quot;ipconfig /renew&quot; (without the quotes) and hit enter.3. If it doesn't work at this point, then cry. Cry with all your might, and then maybe, just maybe, the computer will empathize with you and will fix itself.Gee, I have way too much time on my hands...After all of this, it really is a great card...really. I'm upstairs behind several walls, and the access point is at the other end of the house...signal strength is better than expected...better than my SMC card.One last thing, if you have a 2.4Ghz phone, it might interfere with the signal...
Bought a camera that didn't include the memory card. This purchase made the camera complete. Thanks Amazon!
This rather large and unwieldly UHF antenna does work well. I'm in a fringe area of NYC. Coupled with a high gain UHF preamp I was pulling in most of the stations I was interested in. I even was receiving ABC which is a VHF frequency. However this was in winter without the leaves on the trees. I suspect that, I hope not, after spring when the leaves fill out on the trees, I may lose many of the stations. This antenna appears to have less wind loading than the large bowties, but may not hold up to birds sitting on the elements. The published gain values are among the highest available for this class antenna (Fringe) However, this also means it is very directional. It needs to be accurately aimed toward the station or stations you need to receive. This is the final option, if you can't get the stations with this, you won't get them with anything.
Great sound card. just wished it had volume control. but for what u pay for cant complain! oh yeah it did take about mmm about 2 weeks to show up.
Don't bother with this player. I've had mine for 5 months and it has stopped working. I run with it so it gets jostled around, but that's the beauty of this design -- it's supposed to be able to handle that. NOT TRUE. I have not dropped it or abused it. It started turning off on its own. I replaced batteries and no change. It stopped savings setting changes. Now it has just stopped working. Save your $100 and buy something else.
I bought this for my new Samsung Vibrant phone. The headphone jack on the phone also acts as a video output so I bought this cable hoping it would work. This cable set plugged right in and worked perfectly. Colors of the splitter's RCA connectors match correctly; i.e. yellow connector does output the video. The 3.5mm cable also works great by itself for hooking up my phone to my car stereo and streaming Pandora Radio. Great product.
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.
fast shipping, good quality, i had one i got from radioshack that gave out after a year, and it had cost me 20$. this one was much much cheaper, it's a brand i recognize, and it already feels sturdier although I haven't had it long.
This radio is very bad ; in FM the radio reception is poor : What happended Sony?
This was totally dried up the minute I took it out of package. I don't like wasting money, and wish there was a way to contact to get a refund even for this small purchase.
This is the real deal! I've had it for 6+ years and I swear by it. In fact, it's almost the sole lens I now use (my style of photography). The ultrawide angle opens opportunities you didn't think of before in terms of photography. Some of the best dollars spent are those to buy this lens
It is nice to put all of the other remotes away. This is a handy gadget. It doesn't work correctly 100% of the time, but we still like it.It is not very easy to use 0ne-handed and the touch screen is a bit too sensitive for our liking. Also the range is limited to about 12 feet which is less than our standards remotes. The range should be longer in my opinion without having to purchase the range extenders for use on equipment in the same room.Overall we like it
My earphones that came w/ my ipod died so I researched earbuds online, after reading many favorable reviews I purchased them.Great for walking around, but not so great when running on treadmill / outside - they constantly fall out.
They're pretty good, you get a surprising amount of bang for your buck. They're not top-of-the-line audiophile headphones, but they work wonders.
I've just upgraded from an older T21 to T23, because I love Thinkpads. The design is sleek and strict, without unnecessary brightness and buttons. The LCD screen is sharp, and much brighter than those I saw on Compaq. It is very slim and light, so perfect for travel. It is fast. The swappable drives take 30 seconds to change. etc. and etc.Importantly enough, it is an excellent IBM's customer support. T-series has 3-year warranty. When I had to change a part on my older T21, I sent it on Tuesday and they returned the laptop on Thursday same week (at their cost, of course!). Online support is also superb.You can look at ebay for good deals, but beware of possible scum! Buy it!
this product is easy to use. has good sound and is very portable.Can be used with any i-pod or mp3 player. I am using it with a 3rd generation i-pod nano The only problem is the adapters for different ipods are not labeled making it difficult to figure which one to use. I suggest using the one that comes with your i-pod.
I use these with my sony es da5200 reciever, sony dvd, sony KDS-R50XBR1 HD tv. I replaced the previous monster hd cables for these less expensive cables. I have used these for 4 months. There is no difference. They work great. the sound & visual are exceptional.
It worked for the first two weeks and then didn't charged my apple anymore. I tried using the wall charger and also tried it in the computer, but the cable didnt worked at all.
The USB Hub works well and has a great futuristic look. The only drawback is that the LED lights are very bright and can brighten up a dark room, defnitely not recommended for PCs in your bedroom.
The people writing unfavorable reviews on the CA 3080 either have recieved defective speakers or else they are comparing them to speakers costing two or three times as much. Compare them to any other speakers in this price range and listen. If $30 is your price range you wont go wrong with these speakers. They sound great!
My first impression of the Swiss Bit was all positive. I had been searching for a key ring flash drive and was happy to find that Swiss Bit had incorporated one into a handy tool. Size is great and the convenience of always having my flash drive on hand was awesome. It is constructed very well and I never felt like I was going to break the drive when detaching it from the tool.I had absolutely no problems with my Swiss Bit for about five months- transfer rates were good and it was always recognized in whatever computer I put it in. One day though, I put the drive in a computer and a dialog box came up that said that there was an error reading the drive. I tried it in another computer and the same thing happened. The drive was completely dead. It could not be read in anything and I couldn't even format it. All my data was lost. Swiss Bit emailed me a software program to fix the problem but even though it fixed the problem of computers not seeing it, the drive began to fail constantly. Not something you want to happen if you have valuable data on your drive.So maybe it was just me. Maybe I had done something wrong. Thinking that and almost needing my Swiss Bit by now, I purchased a new one. Well, two months in, the same thing happened. Again, I lost all data and now I have a 120 Swiss Army pocket knife.My suggestion is to wait till the next generation Swiss Bit. Maybe whatever the problem is will be fixed by then.
I just got my Muvo TX today. So far I would have to say this is a great little player. The USB flash drive configuration is very handy. I didn't even install the enclosed software. I just plugged the Muvo into my USB port and dragged my MP3s over to the player. Took about 2 minutes to transfer about 175 MB, and the transfer was flawless.My capacity has been in the neighborhood of 50 songs (MP3 format), though some of mine are pretty long live tracks, and most are encoded at 160 bits. So, you can probably expect to get more songs on your Muvo with average length tracks and 128 bit encoding. The Muvo is absolutely tiny, which I love; not much bigger than a pack of gum. The menu system is intuitive, and the blue backlight looks cool. I'm running my Muvo on a rechargable NIMH battery, and battery life appears to be excellent. I've played with it half the night and it still reads a full charge. With two decent rechargables you should have no problem keeping the Muvo running continuously.The only downside I can see is the included earbud headphones, which have pads that are too large to fit comfortably in my ears. Sound on the OEM headphones also seemed tinny to my ear. I was a little disapointed with the sound quality until I changed headphones. But when I plugged in a pair of cheap Sony headphones, the improvement was dramatic. I now have no complaints on sound.Compared to the MP3 players I've had in the past (read: Rio), the Muvo is a vast improvement. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
piece of junk, wasted 20 some dollars!!!!! OMG, please, do yourself a favor, don't buy even if it's free, don't get it, period!!!
I use this lens on the Canon Digital Rebel. It gives me great color &amp; sharpness up to 11x14. Canon makes better lens than this but for this price range you can't beat it. I'd reccommend it to any one. If I lost this one today I'd order another one tomorrow.
Love this frame!!! The quality compared to most is very good! The special effects that it uses to change between photos are really cool. It is very easy to set-up and use. Having the built in memory is a plus. The fact I didn't need to use a reader/writer and could transfer photos already on my computer to the SD Card (or other memory card)right in the photo frame was great. The drag and drop software was really easy to use to put the photos in the ordered that I wanted them to appear in once on the frame. One of the best features is being able to unplug the frame and still show photos with the built in battery. It is nice that battery will recharge while just plugged into the wall automatically! GREAT FRAME. Have bought 2 (one as a gift and kept one). Will buy more as gifts!
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.
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.
All you have to do is plug your cable/dsl modem into the port, plug your main system into the 1st port, disable ANY static settings on your main machine, open IE and type 192.168.1.1 and a menu pops up, just enter your static settings (IP/Gateway/Subnet/DNS) or DHCP hostname and domain, reboot, and you're online! As for the other computers, plug into any of the open 3 ports, make sure there are no static settings on the other computer, turn it on and presto, you're online... Couldn't be any easier, and lots of other useful tools too!
INITIALLY THEY PREFORM WELL, BUT AFTER ABOUT TWO MONTHS THEY LOSE ELASTICITY AND BECOME A IN THE BEHIND TO HOLD IN-PLACE. SONY HAS FINALLY MADE A PIECE OF JUNK.
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.
This is the same cable as sold in Best Buy for $60.00. Worked great and I can buy something with the savings. Thanks, Amazon!
I bought this player at Target because it was the cheapest one. Next time price won't be my first priority. Its only been two weeks and it skips frequently and freezes up often. I can't believe this company gets away with it.
This item was shipped quickly and was an excellent buy for my money!
I have two burners, Liteon and LG and I get excellent burns using Verbatim media. No drink coasters.
As with many of the reviews below my monitor went blank one month after the warranty expired. The screen just went black without any warning. The power button blue light is on but does not work. I have to unplug it to turn it off. Take my word for it DO NOT BUY this monitor. There is an obvious problem that Gateway will not fix if it is out of warranty.
This item was purchased to be given as a gift. From what I was told it works beautifully; from what I read B&W is ranked among the best filter makers so it should be a charm....
These headphones are great for studio monitoring and for clubs/lounges. Long term use my be uncomfortable. Cup size is great which blocks you from hearing the monitors from outside.
I am a bit obsessive about my morning coffee and this Presto stainless makes a perfect brew. I will not use a drip maker with plastic or aluminum pieces. This perk is all stainless, even the basket. The taste compares to a coffee press but the clean up is so much easier.
I just gave this to my husband this Christmas, he just loves it, he downloaded some movies into it, took it to a flight to Cancun,he has put music, photos, the screen is big enough even for him who doesn't have very good eyes, he just loves it, and if he loves it must be good, I don't use so but I have seen the photos and movies and it is really quite nice, he bought some headphones to go with it and it is just peachy keen, I recommend it, I bought after some research and readings from other users.aida
I bought this GPS through Amazon and it works excellently (although you need to get used to it in the beginning). It has all the features you would like in a GPS, especially the bluetooth for the price you pay.
I bought one of these poppers years and years ago. It finally needs to be replaced.I just purchased a glass "Catamount" brand microwave popper (which cost more) to replace my Orville Redenbacher and the new "Catamount" is going in the garbage. I am buying this one again!!!!!
By far, the worst AV system (in fact, equipment) I ever owned. I have 2 home theaters, but I bought this for my bedroom so I can listen to songs as I go to sleep, and wake up. The real selling point was the ability to play MP3 songs from DVD. I figured I could write on DVD and be done with it. I thought the DVD-Video was a bonus when I get a TV later for my bedroom. Well, it is about 6 months, and all I have is the "bonus".I initially was using it only for about 15-20 minutes with a sleep timer. This was working ok (contrary to what some other reviewers said, this system does NOT sound amazing; it is far from it, but it does sound OK for a $100 system - take it from someone who owns 2 other home theater systems and high-end headphones). I first noticed a problem when I played a DVD audio one day for an hour. It started making a "noise" after about 45 min. This is like the noise you hear when the radio reception is poor. The noise level went from inaudible to noticeable to insane in about 15 minutes. From then on it was down-hill. It starts with that noise in about 10 minutes and drives anyone crazy in about 15.The craziest is the design of the system. You would think the speakers and subwoofer has standard connections so you could use it somewhere else - WRONG. It has a proprietary connection going into one of the speakers (the connection powers the main unit and sends audio to the speaker!!!). The other speaker and subwoofer look normal - not sure if they work that way.I had lost the proof of purchase - so I am stuck with it. I use it as a DVD player sending the audio to the TV's speakers.Made up my mind that I will not buy a philips product again.
Recently I purchased a Walmart GE Percolator, returned it because it was defective, Melitta 12 Cup, and returned it because of the enormous weight (12 Cup)so actually did not brew with it. I go through one drip coffee maker a year including Hamilton Beach, Kitchen Aid, Farberware, Cuisinart AND MORE! I HAVE BEEN YEARNING FOR PERCOLATOR COFFEE, but after trying the Farberware I was definitely discouraged.After reading the reviews for the 6 cup Presto,WOW. Made coffee the first time this morning,so good full of flavor. I went to Starbucks a few days ago to purchase the 1 LB bag of Sumatra (ground for French press)and had it waiting for the arrival of the Presto, last evening.Needless to say, I almost didn't sleep last night, like awaiting the arrival of Santa to make the first pot!I am so impressed and will never return to drip coffee.In addition, it looks beautiful on the kitchen counter.
I have a cable modem and was using the Netgear router (RT314), but was very unhappy with the performance and limited features. I decided to try the Linksys to see if the results would be better. The Linksys was clearly a superior product. It provided easier installation, three times the number of features and an intuitive interface.With the Linksys Router if you have one static IP address you can easily host a Web Sever or Email Sever on different machines. You can easily mix and match dynamic and static IP address behind the router for a large variety of possibilities. The combination of a router, firewall, proxy services (NAT), DMZ and switch all in once product can potentially save over a thousand dollars in equipment costs.I would strongly recommend to everyone that they change their passwords for security reasons. Thank you Linksys for building a better mousetrap!
As a satisfied owner of an Exilim M1 camera that has performed great for years, I felt it was finally time to upgrade my point-and-shoot to something with a higher resolution.Horrible, Horrible redeye. Like 2 glowing stopsigns on the front of everyone's face. I tried setting the flash to Auto, Redeye Reduction, and even going into the manual settings and turning the flash intensity to negative 2. Nothing made the slightest inkling of difference. I tried taking test shots side by side with my M1 and also a Cannon Powershot a520 ($175 camera). The M1 had no redeye, the a520 had to zoom in to maximum on the LCD to see the slightest tinge of maroon, and the EX-V7SR displayed its bright glowing red eyes in every shot, even shots where the subject wasn't looking directly at the camera. I sent it back thinking there must have been something wrong with the flash intensity in my camera, because if this problem happened to everyone I can't imagine anyone keeping it.The redeye problem simply made this camera unusable indoors, to bad too, as I liked the scene modes, the size, the self contained lens, the huge lcd, I loved the 16:9 movie mode, and I loved how easy it was to play a professional looking slide show on my HDTV.
I never buy used electronics because I was customer service when something goes wrong. I should start with the actual unit description and say that I do use the unit and am impressed with its functionality. Very fast routing, almost never loose connection to sats. Overall, pleased with the unit. Could not for the life of me connect it via bluetooth to my cell phone for traffic stuff.My beef with Tomtom is after approximately two months of having it the power cord went out. Contacted Amazon who said contact tomtom, who said return it or provide with upc on box, proof of purchase, and some other things I don't remember and they would replace cord if I paid for shipping. That tweeked me off enough that I won't buy again from tomtom. I just went to radio shack and replaced cord for thirty-five bucks myself, but very difficult to contact tomtom and then to get no support, too many other good alternatives for other gps units with support in my book.
If you want to listen to music and never want to expose it to the weather or the gym its probably fine. But it took only three trips to the gym and it died. I did have it in a protective cover but just the little sweat on my hands after the workout when I turned it off was too much. My Nano has being going strong for months.
The Tune Belt makes walking with a cassette player absolutely enjoyable. I know my player is safe and have no fear of dropping it or losing it along the way. It's also convenient and easy for changing cassettes while walking.
This DVD Recorder is exactly as it should be. It's better to record to the HARD DRIVE, the acceptable quality of LP speed is about 70 hours - enough for most people. You do have to use the remote but you can trim off the beginning and middle of shows (commercials). After editing, you can the transfer to a blank DVD-R (you can fit 2-4 hours on 1 disc). Other thanthat, it works exactly like a VCR but there are some additional great differences. For instance, with this Panasonic, you can be recording something on the air now and start to watch something you recorded last night or you can even switch and watch a DVD and it does NOT affect the recording going on (be careful - some recorders do NOT have this feature!). It has a great 100x forward and back so you can skim through a movie in a 5 minutes in perfect clarity. If you want a more indepth review, click on the info about us - metroxing and there's an url with a more indepth review (I'm guessing Amazon doesn't like outside urls in the middle of reviews).But now, to answer some of the questions for people unclear on what they're getting.If you have premium/digital channels - yes, this unit cannot change channels on your cable/satellite box - not Panasonic's fault - it's the cable/satellite company!Picture quality - just because it's a DVD recorder does NOT mean you will achieve the quality of a retail DVD movie. You will essentially get a reasonable facsimilie recording of the exact reception you are getting now - which is actually pretty good. Yes, your cable/satellite reception is compressed - most channels are 5 to 8:1 - most premium movie channels (HBO/Showtime are only compressed 3:1 so they always look better). And yes this DVD/HDD recorder compresses a little bit more - store bought DVD's are also compressed from the original film - on the major releases, they go through frame by frame to adjust it - buy a cheap DVD disc and you can see where they save money. As with compression, you will not get perfect blacks - in a perverted twist, it's because the quality is better, you can see it, VHS tapes with their much lower quality obscures this.So, yes, it's not as good as a major studio DVD but on the other hand, with blank DVD-R's costing about $1.00 each, that's about $.25 per hour for a pretty nice quality disc with all the functionality of a DVD (fast searches, etc ...). I'm not sure why some people believe they would get a better recording that what they're watching - it's just NOT possible with any machine! But keep in mind you are either taping something because it's cheaper than buying retail or because it's not available, what better way that a tiny disc that holds 4 hours of footage?!It also has lots of plugs - a set on the front is perfect for hooking up your camcorder and transfering to disc.If your expectations are in line, this is a great machine and really well designed in setting up recording and using ... it's not a miracle machine, it's just a great DVD/HDD recorder!
All the keys you need with the touch you like. Love the sound controls and the lighted indicators for the Num Lock and Caps lock.
i dont like this headset i have power full bass this headset dont have good bass sound is very soft anyway bass not good really not good and treble not mach to bass like a ssssssssssssssssssssmal
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.
These are nice set of EP's, filters, and a nice case! I used them with my Hardin Deep Space 8" dob, and was able to split the Double Double! using the 9 mm lense. You do give up some clarity next to a televue, but not that much for a part time user.
I love this keyboard, I did not know that lighted keyboards existed. I like that the lights can be switched from red to blue to purple. It is so easy to use. When I first got it I left it on all night, it gave off this illuminating glow. My children and grandchildren also love it, I'm thinking about ordering one for them. I am glad that I made this purchase, I will never go back to using a regular keyboard. Fantastic product.
I bought this item, then returned it.The picture is terrible. They must have used 10 year old camera technology and hooked it to an 802.11 wireless system.Also, something very important to note ... the view area is very narrow. Look through an empty papertowel roll. That is about the field of view through this camera. You can't even monitor a whole room with this.Useless.
I have had the Bose Acoustic Wave Music System 2 for about 2 years and find it amazingly versatile and with rich true sound and clarity. If you want sound that is true to life as in natural instrumentation and natural voice this system can't be beaten. If you are looking for the electronically "enhanced" bass that shakes your neighbors three doors "or cars" down this is not your boom box. If you like your music to sound as if the orchestra or vocalist is in the room or outdoors with you this system is perfect. Whether it is radio, CD, MP3, or your Ipod, your music will sound great. With the optional case and battery pack you will have a great system by the pool or to accompany your gardening, etc. The only improvement, in my opinion, would be a display in front as in the Wave Radio instead of on top.. but you are usually too far away from this system to be able to read it anyway. Put on an MP3 or a favorite playlist on your Ipod and enjoy the incredible sound.
Bought this printer from Amazon several months ago and thought I should share my thoughts after a few months of printing. I installed the printer without a glitch, via USB. I have used the card readers to read both Compact Flash and SmartMedia cards, it works like a champ and is really pretty quick transfering the files. The printer has a seperate 4x6 photo tray and I use it quite a lot. The quality on the HP 4x6 paper is photo-realistic, and using the HP Premium Plus glossy letter size paper produces the same excellent results. I've printed up to 8x10 and the quality is FANTASTIC! Printing text and regular day-to-day output is quick and the quality is great. I love this printer! I do not have any regrets over purchasing it. I have several friends that now have it after seeing what it can do! Highest rating, state of the art in color inkjet photo production.
I had my laptop (Win2k) hooked up to my cable router that the cable company installed, and was surfing quite painlessly. Except that my only cable outlet was in a small nook behind my TV in the living room, and the six foot network cord left by the technician was a far stretch from reaching to my home office up a flight of stairs, on the second floor of my house. That's when I knew - I had to go wireless.At first I was reluctant - I'd never set up a network before. Even though my cable company partnered with LinkSys, there was all sorts of caveats, and warnings, and I just wasn't sure it would work - not to mention if I could even figure out where to plug what in. But I knew I had to have something, so I placed the order. When my card came in, I slapped it in my laptop, powered up, and I was surfing without having to configure a single thing (I installed the LinkSys Network Access Point prior to use).To test out the range, I took the laptop upstairs, into a bedroom, and closed the door. I connected to Atom Films.com and was watching a high-resolution streaming video without a single hiccup for over 20 minutes. Then another video, and another. Man this wireless thing ROCKS!Bottom line is that if you have a LinkSys connection point, you'll be hard pressed to beat both the value and quality of this card.
The reach on this cable is great if you need the length. I use this cable to link a portable cooridinate positioning system and laptop computer. The length allows me to move the device around without having to move my laptop also. I would have givin it 5 stars if it were made of a more flexible rubber type material. The cable is made of a soft plastic like material which is very flexible in warm temperatures like 85F or higher but under cold conditions, the cable gets stiff and hard to uncoil making it more difficult to work with on job sites. Electrically the cable works great and fits USB sockets nice and snug. The lack of a California lead hazard warning in the item description is what led me to purchase this cable. Its nice to not have to wash hands after each time the cable is handled.
I won't restate what several other five star reviewers have said - but I completely agree with. My point to add is that my 3 year old son HATES anything on his ears. These he will keep on without issue. Good quality, and I thank the manufacturers for the peace that now exists in my car on long road trips!
I have three of them and they are very useful for my work. The picture quality is good for the size of the camera. You can even do good videos. They only handle smaller capacity SD cards. For pictures, thats fine but for video, about ten minutes is all you are going to be able to get.
I have been using this for about 6 months now, works perfectly every time. Automatic switching works exactly as explained in the literature.I have been using to switch between an OPPO DVD player and TOSHIBA HD-A2 (HD DVD player) connecting to a Sony 60XBR2 TV
I LOVE this popcorn popper! It works wonderfully, and mine lasted for 10+ years. Now, after so many years, I am replacing it with a new one! Great, great, great product.
Don't support France, Thompson/RCA is a French Company, send the French a message and buy a recorder from someone else....
Iv'e been looking at many bags for my new canon S3, and read many reviews on the net. I got a headache looking so many different suggestions and trying to choose one based on others opinion. I decided to go to a local camera shop with my camera and try them all in person. My S3 has the lens adaptor installed and I plan to leave it that way, so I wanted to find the perfect fitting bag. I got to look at the different model Lowepros, as well as the Case Logics and Tamracs.This Lowepro was the best fitting as well as the best quality of all I looked at. The case is just large enough to hold my camera with lens adaptor attached, a case with 3 filters, the lens hood in the front zipper pouch, usb cable in the perfectly sized side pocket (also great for a cell phone). The camera fits snuggly, but not tooo snug facing down, with just enough room on the side for my 3 filter case. A padded velcro divider seperates the camera and filter case. There is also enough room to store my manual and extra batteries. You would be able to squeeze in a battery charger in the front zipper pouch if not storing the lens hood there. I doubt you could carry anything else but it might be possible. There is a pocket on each side which are equal sizes and fits my LG VX7000 cell perfectly, but couldn't fit anything else there with the phone.The fit is perfect. The case looks smaller than it does in the pictures here. When my camera is in the bag, the back of the camera is level with the upper zipper like it was made for this camera. The padding is better than all the other bags I looked at, altho the Tamrac wasn't too bad. The Tamrac didn't have little extra storage pouches I wanted, and felt a little floppier if that makes sense.This bag is very well made. has everything I wanted and is still not too big. I feel it will protect my camera well while looking good and being functional for all I need.I hope this description helps, I read about all of them here and being so picky, I had to go try them all myself with camera in hand. Everything about this bag says quality. You wont be disappointed...
The product was everything Pentex advertises, I am so glad I bought these. They are easy to use and don't strain my eyes.
These earphones rival high-quality cans with the advantage of portability. Their quality is probably wasted on such devices as ipods or other lossy players, but can readily be appreciated when playing lossless-encoded music.As with other in-ear 'phones, comfort and isolation efficiency requires you to find the right size sealing plug for your ear among the several that are included, and I will note that the 'phones may easily be damaged by pulling them out by the cord, or by snagging the cord on an object.
what i likethis radio picks distant mw statins . fm reception is great. sw reception is good.you can wake up by a predetermined statin with a predetermined volume.selctivity is very good sound is not bad.what i dont like .after 3 days of use the telescopic antenna detached from the radio . battery life is short. the adaptor makes noise with the weak am stations. the charger is better to be automatic like that of ka11. the volume control is annoying. time does not appear in the display while the radio is on . you must press a button first. it will be great if RDS exist
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!
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. :(
I got this filter at a reduced price when I bought a lens. Excellent product. Better than excellent price!
The product came within 5 days. It was not in the original package but was wrapped securely and seemed professionally done. I am using it now and have had no problems.
This cable is just as described and as short as it looks in the picture. We have had zero problems. Thanks
I bought my Kaito KA1103 two weeks ago and I am really satisfied of this product.Amazing quality !!I am extremely satisfied with its reception.It really is the best small radio.
I needed a low-cost solution to setting up a tunnel from my home office to my comany's data center. On the surface, the RV042 appeared to be the proper solution.After receiving a brand new unit, I attached the device and attempted to set up a tunnel between my home office and my Cisco ASA 5510 in the data center. Within 20 minutes, the tunnel was up on IPSec, but then the problems began.Every packet sent through the tunnel was greeted by the ASA with an error of"Unsupported message length of 1045987235"or some other rediculous length. As it should, the ASA dropped the packet and failed to respond.Calling customer support was futile, as several of their techs had never heard of connecting a VPN tunnel to an ASA unit. Failing to find any error in my VPN setup, I was directed to the ASA support, who, because they were "supporting" an RV042, and not my ASA's (which are under contract), wanted $400/hour in order to provide any support beyond "we need a credit card number".Not having a spare several hundred dollars, I broke out my test equipment. It turns out that there are several IP bugs in this device.1. My ISP cannot (or will not) assign me a static IP address, so I had to use FQDN IKE authentication. It took me a while to figure out that the Local group's authentication was used for the Remote group FQDN.2. With dynamic addressing, the IP packets sent had an unitinitialized message length, causing the ASA to deny routing.3. NAT-T (NAT Traversal in the RV042) does not properly function, and the NAT-T wrapper has an uninitialized message length in the IP packet.Finally, RV042 to RV042 tunnelling is the only tested configuration of this device. Connections to any type of enterprise level device (PIX/ASA) is not only untested, but unsupported by Cisco's Small Business help center.I was forced to return this device as an unusable paperweight, despite the marketing by Cisco that tunneling to an enterprise-level VPN server is a fully supported configuration. I know that Linksys has always been small/inexpensive equipment without all of the features of a "real" device, but given the level of support I have received for this issue, I am now starting to question if I will place ANY Cisco equipment in my datacenters. If this is a taste of the future, then I will miss the "good old days" terribly.
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.
This is stranded cable not solid, therefore it doesn't work for in the wall installation. There is no mention of which type this is in the description. It works fine for patch cables though. Definitely not an installation kit.
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.
I got this system 2 years ago. It has been the best Mini-system I've ever used, but I'm glad I didn't pay full price for it. It's a huge improvement to hear my video games in full Pro Logic, and the speaker system is ample. The only problem I had was that the center speaker got fuzzy. That's ok though because it has a "phantom" mode that emulates a center speaker. This system is perfect for somebody who wants a decent mini-system for not-too-much... if you get it used.
This power strip is working perfectly for us. We have an outlet right next to a very big refrigerator and a toddler who loves to investigate plugs. Because of the toddler, we need to use the plug next to the refridge as it is high on the wall and she can't get to it. This power strip is very flat and does the job we need it to do.
Installed as a CD player in a yacht and works great. Excellent sound quality. Player must have a buffer because there is no "skipping" while underway.
I buyed others ear headphones and was dissapointed, but this areexcelent. The level of sound are so fine.
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.
I have only used it a few times, I bought it to experiment with my phone. So far it works great and I have had no problems. Kingston always seems to be a good product and you cant beat the price.
I use this to charge my flash batteries, and trust me, it CHARGES THEM!!!It has a battery meter to see which battery is where in relation to charging, and it DOES fully charge them within an hour!!!!I had a charger that took all night, but this thing is a MONSTER, and IF mine ever dies, I will buy another without blinking!!!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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.
I am buying my 3rd battery due to the good life span on this battery. The charger that I have charges it in no time at all and the battery lasts a good long time.
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 bought it twice since I thought the first pair was just bad. The same happened to the second pair - one of the ear bud stopped working for no reason after a few weeks.
I purchased my Ectaco C-Pen 20 Handheld Scanner about a month ago when I became aware of two things: 1) it's existence and review by my professor, and 2) it's discounted price at around $120 here on Amazon.As a grad student about to finish one degree and move into post grad studies, I know I could use some real assistance in my research and writing. After my GGBTS professor's review of this product, I realized I could really use this.I bought it, and I now use it regularly with my research. Not only can I scan quotes quickly into a paper, but I can also quickly take down the bibliographic information on books I'm using or am interested in. The scanner usually only makes mistakes when I scan at a weird height (such as not centering the text), when the text is too large (and it scans some pretty large font sizes), or when I scan it wrong (such as accidentally moving too fast and all it can grab is gobbedly-gook). I LOVE that it can actually scan my quotes and bibliographic data as text - real text that can be moved from one place to another, highlighted, italicized, etc. It takes a little getting used to, but that does not detract from my appreciation for a good product.I recommend you buy this scanner if you're doing large amounts of research - either as a student, journalist, writer, editor, or any other setting where you use a lot of quotes or need to keep track of a lot of data.
Pros:Nice SizeStyleGreat image qualityLCD works great in light or darkEnergy Efficient compared to other camerasOnly two hours or so to charge the battery packIt may be small, but this camera has lots of optionsCons:16MB compact flash that is included is okay, but could be better2X zoom relegates this amazing camera to mostly a point and shoot
it is so horrible,cheap and junky. i gave it as a gift and they gave it back. waste of money.
I purchased this device very the ethernet port in my computer quit. It is very easy to install and works great.
It fits my SD1000 perfectly. However, the strap hole is a bit troublesome when you're trying to take the camera out of the case. You get use to it, but they could have designed it a bit differently.
This one is overrated.I own both SR60 and HD555. However, HD555 is somewhat disappointing. Sound is veiled when connected straight to a computer or mp3 player. For vocals, it sounds like someone is singing behind a curtain. It can even be difficult to understand the lyrics sometimes. When I connected this through an amplifier (one self made and one "bit head"), this goes away, and every word sounds clear and crispy. As a comparison SR60 doesn't care much whether amplified or not, and always performs very well.So my point is: if you have to use this with an amplifier, why not buying something as good (or better) that doesn't require an amplifier? For similar sound quality (in my opinion, actually SR60 is slightly better), SR60 is at least $30 cheaper and doesn't need to be amplified, should be a much better deal if all you care is sound quality.
This router does a fine job distributing the internet to my many PC's, Media Extenders, etc on my wired network. Hoewever, none of my PC's could see each other when I installed this (they could with the old router). Linksys support was useless, saying that internet distribution is the router's job, and I should see Microsoft about my computers. I wrote this purchase off and reinstalled my old (before the Cisco acquisition) Linksys router (same model number, but earlier firmware version). Now all my computers see each other and my DHCP table is full. Buy another router if in this situation.
From what I found this is a very good product however I can't rate it because it's a Christmas gift.My experience with Amazon has been very good.
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
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.
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.
I bought this for my Nikon P7000. The camera fits easily yet snugly, and the storage area in the front allows for an extra battery and memory card. The bag is well made (ballistic nylon) and has good padding. I can easily use it with the strap that came with the camera extending out, so carrying is easy. There are also hooks on the side so you can add a carrying strap.This WILL NOT work for a DSLR, but for a compact digital, including the more expensive ones, it is fine.
Actually, I bought the RP2376 model, but it is pretty much the same.The player is really nice and has a good design. There arent a whole lot of features, but it does offer what you need including programability, 45 second anti-skip, bass boot/surround sound, shuffle, repeat and your normal play, pause, stop, eject functions.The surround sound feature sounds nothing like surround sound in part from the stock headphones. These headphones have little to no treble, so it sounds like your listening to an old 1930's AM radio.If your looking to listen to some music and need a relatively inexpensive cd player, you found the one.
This camera got a glowing review at dpreview.com. But a better version of this camera was recently introduced, the Sony DSC-P200, at a lower price. Bigger LCD, better battery life, slightly smaller and lighter, a few useful new features. And did I mention lower price?So unless you're getting a real bargain compared to the price of the P200 - look at that one. Do a web search on DSC-P200 for more info.
First off I was looking for a pair of headphones that could satisfy heavy usage in an office environment. They would have to handle at least 8-9 hours a day. I eat through headphones like they were chocolate. I look for certain qualities in a headphone, I can't stand headphones resting on top of my head, and I just dislike earbuds. I had a similar pair to these that were really comfortable, and lasted over a year for me, which for how many I go through is excellent. When they finally went I came looking here at these SONY brand. I have to admit I was enjoying them. I loved the sound quality and the fit was rather steady. At least until 2 weeks in. It may be the amount of time they stay in my ears through out the day. I may walk from cubicle to cubicle, but I am essentially sitting in a chair during work. 2 weeks in, they start falling out of my ear with the slightest movement. It has gotten to the point where if I move my head left or right, one of them will fall out. It got me so angry, that I ended up going to a Phillips brand, and using these as a back-up.Again, it's possible that these headphones are just not designed for heavy usage. I was very happy with them until then. Keep that in mind when deciding.
I've been living with the Epson 1400 for almost a year now, and I have to give it a huge thumbs down. Yes, it produces beautiful photos. Yes, it can scale up to 13x19 inches. It's quiet and fast and all the other nice things everyone's saying about it. But oh, the cost! And I'm not referring to the price of the printer.Epson made some horrible choices for the 1400:- The ink cartridge is unique and, incompatible with all their existing lines.- The cartridges are very hard to find.- The cost of each cartridge is $20 plus and there are six of them.- They are not available in discounted packs.- If you actually try and print photos with this printer (rather than just text and the occasional web page) you'll spend between $50 and $100 a month on ink.- If you print a lot of large photos - the poster size - you'll spend even more.- Almost no ink refillers stock this cartridge. My experience with the one or two who do is, non-Epson color sucks.- Epson won't even accept these cartridges for recycling!If you're looking at this printer as a bargain, forget it. The ink costs will kill you. If you don't care about price, then you should be buying a better (semi-pro) printer anyway.I wish I had my old HP printer back. Anyone want to buy a used 1400? Excellent shape!
I have four of these as part of my 7.1 surround sound system. The sound quality out of them is very clear and crisp. I have had them for about 3 year now and I am very happy with them.
I had a previous Emerson radio and I like this one so much better. It has a nice sound easy to operate and the lighted time is great for at night. I play a lot of CD's and has a rich sound. Also the buttons are much easier to see and operate. Not sorry for my purchase
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!
Item arrived quickly and the three fans are keeping my heat lamp of a laptop about 7 to 10 degrees cooler. That's in Celsius. The item is sturdily built and you will notice the fans, but they don't make as much noise as a stressed out laptop fan. I have a rather large gaming laptop and while it did not fit perfectly, the grips hold it in place and I am very very happy with the product all things considered. Would recommend this to anyone that doesn't want to pay big money for a simple fix.
Now I am a big tea enthusiast, and have enough fine teas to last me years. So my Grandmother, seeing this advertised on the shopping channel, thought this would make a nice birthday gift for me.At first I was excited, but then I felt the teapot. The glass is thin, almost brittle. I know borosilicate glass is supposed to be strong, as anyone who's been in a Chemistry class should know, so I knew from the start that this teapot was of poor quality. In fact it broke on me two weeks after getting the gift! I was just cleaning it, and of course trying to be extra careful because I had a poorly made borosilicate tea pot in my hands, when I knocked it up against the wall of my sink a bit, and it chipped!As for the tea itself... well, being someone who knows how fine black, green, and white tea taste, I knew from the smell alone that this tea was of mediocre quality at best. This is the type of quality you grab at walmart, or get in huge boxes for a bargain at a Chinese flea market. I have to admit the flowering action looked very nice, but beyond that, it's a poor quality tea. The earl grey they sent me... was one of the most revolting earl greys I have ever tasted, and I couldn't stomach even one cup without loading it with sugar and milk. You can know the quality of the tea better when you drink it with no sugar or milk... and if I couldn't even drink it plain, then it's simply cheap. The green tea is masked by fragrances and 'flavors', or in other words, much of the flavor in this tea is artificial--real teas use 'extract'--and the white tea is an insult to white tea. What is worst is that there's little subtly and quality to the masking; you might as well spray the tea with cheap perfume.On a positive note, the cheap price fits the quality! Just don't buy this for someone who actually knows their teas or teapots, please.
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 have bought 3 of these things so far. One as a birthday present and 2 for myself (having broken one accidentally).Whilst looking around for a multimedia headphone for use with Netmeeting and for listenting to music, I found the Labtec Axis-002 at a local electrical store in France (I can't order these through Amazon internationally) and thought what the hell?Fantastic! They look like proper decent personal headphones and sound like them too. The microphone is also very good.During tests with Netmeeting over our LAN the microphone worked really well as it did in a more objective test using the PC to record the sound input as a .wav file. Tests using IBM Via Voice to do voice recognition and dictation resulted in a higher accuracy than with the bundled Via Voice headset (Andrea Anti-Noise NC-61).Obviously you can spend far more on better, much more expensive, headphones and a dedicated microphone but for pc use (video conference, gaming, music and voice recognition) these work fantastically well and are discrete enough that you don't look like an idiot at your desk! What more could you want?Minor words of caution from one who knows:1) Glue down the foam on the end of the microphone or you'll lose it in the office!2) Be careful with the otherwise helpful extra long cable (2m). It has a tendency to get caught up in the wheels on office chairs, as I know only too well. Try to place the cable out of harm's way, its long enough to go around most desktop obstacles. I have asked Labtec if they plan to do a quick release for these in the same way that Sony do on their headsets so that you don't break the cable. Labtec said they'll think about it. Chuh right.
I am absoultely addicted to music. one would be hardpressed to find me without headphones in my ear ever; even during classes.i bought these headphones twice. when i got them, the sound quality was absolutely amazing and the fit was nice. but before one month was up, the wire for the right headphone became loose. the second time i bought them, the same thing happened but it took slightly longer to become loose.these are great headphones for the price but if you except to overuse your ipod or whatever you have, try to get more sturdy headphones.
I use these to run my mouse and keyboard to my bed so that I can play Skyrim endlessly. They are durable, the cords are nice and meaty, they'll do the job for yah. Another important consideration: because I am running these to my bed they often get yanked on a bit, the female connector is nice and tight and doesn't let the male slip out - must be a virgin eh?
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.
These are the best binoculars for watching football. They are compact, provide an enhanced wide agle yet up close view of the action.
In the world of plasmas this probably isn't anything is considering buying these days, but i have to tell you I really like this little TV.I selected this TV because I have its big brother. Sadly, just before the plasma boom, I "upgraded" to a fabulous, hundred pound, flat screen television. This little one looked just like, so I bought it.Oddly, this little guy is better behaved than its brother. The clock automatically sets based on a station signal. The big one is supposed to, but refuses. While both sets have sleep timers, this one has a wake up! I use it instead of an alarm clock. You can set it to come on and go off at a set time and on whatever channel you want. The only glitch is that if you don't press a button on the remote (any button) it will shut off in an hour regardless of your programmed time.It has more inputs than the big TV, with one input set available from the front. Cosmetically this bugs be because it doesn't have a cover. I have a VCR and a DVD player hooked up to this set, and the color and clarity of the picture, which is adjustable in many ways, is perfect for my bedroom.
If you have ~$20 to spend on a pair of headphones, these can not be beat!The sound is clear and detailed, with "enough" bass.For a recording studio on a tight budget these are nearly perfect.Only downside is the slightly loose fit, making the isolation less than stellar.But they are reasonably comfortable!
No complaints about the sound quality of these earphones, but for the price, I expected better durability. Until recently, I only used the phones on occasion when traveling and such. But after recently joining a gym, I put them to more use, and consequently put them to the real test. Unfortunately, I can't say they past the test because after a few months of workouts, one of the phones shorted out and no longer produces any audio. I would not pay this kind of money again for what amounts to a disposable product.
I bought this battery as spare for my Canon Digital Rebel. However, the charger that came with the camera (CB-5L) would not charge it (no blinking lights). Not sure if the battery was defective or just incompatible. If you only need one extra battery as I did, I would recommend just paying the extra $$ and getting the Canon battery.
Set the base up, put the little battery in the remote, does exactly what it says. I use it with my Tivo remote, and the only problem is if I'm in the same room as the Tivo, it seems to work less reliably, I think because its confused by two signals, one from the remote and one from the extender. Remote actually works best if you aim it away from the Tivo when you are in the same room. Other than that absolutely shocking how well it works.
Click noise is ridiculously loud. Steve Jobs clearly had nothing to do with approving this design. Can't believe Apple actually made something this annoying to use.
This adapter is what I asked for and I already new it was big and bulky before I ordered from reading other reviews. It does what it advertises to do. Only dificulty I had was finding the one that said it would work with Cannon A520, I did not want to asume anything.
This did what i needed i needed to split the VGA output from my security camera DVR to my living room projector and the monitor in the closet by the system. i don't see any goasting or shadows. if your looking for something that will work this will do it but but there are better splitters out there. also make sure your source has the ability to drive two monitors. if it doesn't a powered splitter is a better option for your needs.
When i plugged this baby in all i could say is wow. Compared to dell flat panels this is much cripser and brighter. Great monitor, great price. Perfect for business, not sure abuot gaming though, im not a gamer.
It is an inexpensive analog radio that has a very sensitive dial for tuning (hard to tune in to a station) but, otherwise, works well. It operates either from a set of D batteries or from 110V with the transformer inside the radio.The weather band which is my main reason why I did purchase the radio is only a short segment in a much larger band of frequency and thus the local weather station is difficult to tune in by careful turning the knob. Once tuned in it stays.
I love the fact I can change the back lighting color of this keyboard. It's also very responsive, all keys function properly and very stylish. If you are looking for a keyboard that you can easily work in the dark with, this one will fulfill your needs. Very reliable, also has a mute key for your pc volume!
I have a pair of old Cerwin Vega AT 15's that blew the foam rings, refurbishing the originals was $35 each, these cost $50 new. They are the wrong ohm load at 4 ohms however being dual voice coil I wired the coils together (Super easy). They fit great all hole patterns lined up. They sound really good, hit harder than the original Vega speakers. I coupled it with a Pyle Home PT3300 3000-Watt Power Amplifier for $100. For what I paid and the rediculous anount of volume I am now capable of I am very pleased. Will see how long they last. I did this project instead of buying a Sony shaker system as a music only listening system for Deadmou5 or Tool... Couldnt be happier with the results.
It is so great to be able to run two computers on only one keyboard and one monitor! Great price and product.
It fits nicely. Not much else one can say about a case. It seems pretty well-made.
Compared to other stores that sell low cost filters, Tiffen's 77mm UV protection Filter was a world of a difference. It's solid and feels like it would protect an f14 from crashing into your lens glass. That's about it. It does what it says it does and it does it well. I never notice any difference in picture taking with these on. Some people notice distortion and pixelation. When you're shooting RAW, it's tough.
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.
Happy with this product using is to drive a set of inside speakers and some outside ones (they are not exposed speakers...). There is some loss of power when enabling more than one set but nothing that I felt was unexpected.
I've been using a pair of these Audio Technica ATHM-40FS headphones in my recording studio everyday since 1997. They still look and work the same as the day I bought them! They get very heavy use several hours a day. They are incredibly accurate and sound absolutely perfect with any kind of music. They are my main studio mastering headphones. The only headphones I trust when composing new music and remixing tracks. Not bad for using the same set every day for almost 15 years!!Extremely comfortable even when using for hours at a time. Since the sound is very accurate and flat with no extra bass or treble. They are great to listen to even for hours at time with no ear or head fatigue. Nice padding all over. They are pretty loud too. Extra long cord with 1/4" metal plug with spring tension on the cord so it doesn't get kinked or broken. Will buy another pair when the headphones in my DJ rig break. I have used and tested out many brands of headphones over the years AKG, Sennheiser, Sony, Behringer, Numark, Gemini and others. These Audio Technica ATHM-40FS headphones are still hands down the best sounding, most accurate, most durable headphones ever! Get these and you will not be disappointed and if you take care of them, they will last for decades!
I bought this product because I had nothing else to play music from my ipod with. For my use, I probably should have looked around a little more because it sits on my desk and I haven't once taken it anywhere. But I think the sound is great, I listen to the radio as much as the ipod. A couple things I would change: once you start listening to your iPod, the only way to go to your menu or go to a different song or something, is by using one finger. Maybe this is just my personnal preference, but I think it's a bother. Another thing with my iPod Nano is a screen pops up every 5-10 seconds saying that you can't charge it. Then you click on that and it takes you back to the main menu so with your one finger you have to keep clicking and scrolling to find where you were.But all in all, I think it's a nice size, it plays well, and it does what I want it to do. So it's worth the buy... but I would probably use it more for transporting than sitting on a desk.
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!
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.
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 was using an Quantaray Pro Digital filter and getting green spots from flares even with a hood. The lens was a Canon 70-200mm f/4L and it can flare sometimes without a hood, but the Quantaray filter created strange artifacts even with the hood. I switched to this B+W filter and no problems since.I have switched entirely to B+W for all my filters except for some Cokin specialty filters which I don't want to buy for each camera and lens.
Deal was pretty good, and good thing was that i have received the flash memory in one week itself,i am satisfied with shipping service by the merchant, and till now flash memory is working in pretty good form.
The unit has well filtered and regulated voltages. Cooling is quiet and efficient and won't add to the machine room din offered by cheaper units. A ball-bearing, smart speed fan should give a pretty healthy life expectancy. Plenty of cable dongles of the most used types will make this supply usable in most ATX situations using Pentium-3 class and higher processors.
I have been using this for about 5 years on various AMD's processors. Currently a Phenom X4 925.I recently put a new fan on it after realising how long it's been in use!I purchased from Arctic Cooling in HK, around $8.xx for the fan with 4 pin wire, shipped from Hong Kong!!!Now I should get another 5 years out of this and have the original (3-wire) working fan as a spare :)
HARDWARE WORKS GREATSOFTWARE DOES NOT WORK WITH HARD WAREWILL NOT SCAN PDF FILES
Right angle SATA cables make cable management so much easier instead of having the cable extend out a few inches before it bends around. The transfer rates are incredible and it works great.
This is the case listed on the box of our new Sony digital camera, but it actually didn't fit very well. It's slightly too tight when one slides the camera in, and the case is too long so there's a 1/2 inch of empty space on the end once the camera is inside. I think it's a carrying case designed to fit a multitude of cameras rather than one specific shape. If you're looking for a custom case that fits perfectly, skip this case. Mine's in the trash.
great camera, has a connection for an exterior flash...in my business I use this little gadget in lieu of a polaroid back...save a lot of time and money...helps me check lighting in matter of seconds...matches the prowess of the nikon coolpix, for half the price...to the reviewer that alleges his photos come out darker than the lcd image...add an extra flash(activated by another flash with a slave attachment)after all photography is light and if you do not have enough light your photos are going to come out dark...the more light the better your photos... when using the digital zoom, a tripod is necessary for sharp photos...image stabilizer will render this camera with a prohibitive prize, after all what do you expect for 400 dollars...
Bought this TV from a local retailer for $599. I spoke with TV repair folks and read many online reviews before purchasing. This is simply the best HD TV you can buy for the money. Picture quality is outstanding regardless of price. Size and weight may be an issue, but if not this is the one to buy. Check online forums to verify.
I like the idea &amp; design of the Vmouse. I love to view the flash homepage with Vmouse. It's fun!
I needed this item to listen to my guitar teacher's lessons that she recorded for me. I am very happy with the item. It even has a counter so you can see where a desired location is on the tape. I know this is old school, but I am so glad this unit was available. It sounds very clear and has enough volume for even poorly recorded tapes.
Great idea, but it didn't work with my DirecTV remote. Reviews for most remotes were positive, and I don't doubt it works with them. It just didn't work with my DirecTV remote.
I've used this camera for over 2 years now, and I've never had a problem with it. The battery life is excellent and the pictures are really sharp and good looking for 2MP. The camera has taken a lot of beating, but its really durable and still in excellent shape.
I initially had problems getting the unit running, but a friend told me about a software update, which I got at the Linksys website. After that everything worked fine. I had two computers hooked up through cables and two notebooks, no problems. It works so well that I am not aware of it anymore.
This is really a great value for money. It has many more features than ipod at half the price. I absolutely love the FM tuner. It can play video too but it's definitely not its strong point. Sound quality is very good. Buttons are kind of small, so it takes a little time getting used to. All in All I'm satisfied with this product
Most kids, when they get older, get more and more into the cellphone and digital camera world. The camera here is reliable, good looking, cheap and durable. I dropped it on the floor and there wasn't even a scuff mark! This camera is good for us kids, and that's why I am telling you that this is a good camera. I rated it a 4 because it doesn't have very many features.
I really like these headphones. The sound quality and the quiet are amazing considering the price I paid for them, and the fit is wonderful. The ears swivel so they'd be comfortable on almost anyone's head. There's good bass that adjusts with the equalizer control so that my music never sounds drowned out or hidden behind a towel, and the treble comes through without being harsh or screeching, and also adjusts nicely to the equalizer controls. If you mess with the equalizer, you really hear it through the phones, which play nice, sharp music.My only complaint is the cord on these phones. I personally feel its just too long. I'm 5 feet 4 inches tall, and the cord, when I'm standing with the 'phones on, and my iPod in my pocket, the cord lies on the floor, kind of curled up on itself. I have to hold the player at eye level to get the cord just barely off the floor. It's constantly tangling, too, because of length. If it were just a little shorter I think this would be the perfect product.
The camers is good in picture quality and easy to install and use. It's multi utility for desktop and notepad is a very good feature which I personally expected. I have a complete satisfaction.
The TXT3093 30inch Samsung Slimfit is not all it's cut out to be. I read the reviews before mine and ordered promptly from another retailer giving my worries the benefit of the doubt, and unfortunately I found this TV to be as flawed as the other models before it. I'll explain.I got the TV on July 15th and proceeded to unpack it. It's heavy, but not as heavy as Sony CRT HDTVs. This is a plus. I plugged the TV in and it greeted me with a little melody. This was nice and surprising. As soon as I turned it on, I immediately went into the menus. The interface was really easy to use. The geometry seemed alright, but it would need more testing. In the options, I changed the screen color to blue, and this is where the problems began.First, I noticed discoloration in every single corner of the TV. The top left corner had the most obvious discoloration as it was a bright purple. The other corners consisted of a lighter purple hue, a green hue, and a red hue.Second, I decided to test screen dimensions. 16:9 looked great, 4:3 was symmetrical, but any image in fit-to-screen mode, while great looking, was extremely bowed(curved) in the top left corner(where the purple discoloration was).Third, there were several nicks in the screen. About 7 to be exact. While they weren't so noticeable from a distance, on white scenes or closer up, they sort of looked like stuck pixels on a LCD screen. I can understand the bowing and discoloration(inherent to budget CRT technology) , but nicks on a tv straight out of the factory? It's really quite unacceptable.All in all, I'm quite underwhelmed. The picture looks great, and there is no motion blur on my PS3, nor are there any response time issues, but text is virtually unreadable in HD 1080i, especially for HD videogames( the primary reason I purchased this tv).Based on the reviews before mine, I got my hopes up and really thought my experience might be similar to those. Boy was I wrong. I'll probably end up returning it for a replacement, and if the same issues occur, I'll go with a different brand altogether.
This is a great little product. It lets me listen to the IPOD in the car, no problems at all love it would recommend it to anyone.... I have been reading a lot of bad reviews and I just don't under stand why people are having trouble. Simple product, not a lot of moving parts, pretty much plug and play.
I'm not inclined to say this is a bad product, but it was a bad experience for me. Even on dim, the display was unfomfortably bright. So, now I can say I traded in an alarm clock because it kept me awake at night.David N. BrownMesa, Arizona
CAMERA STYLE PHOTOS/VIDEO ----------WORKS GREAT, BUT BATTERY LIFE SEEMS TO BE SHORT. MAKE SURE YOU CUT THE CANCORDER OFF YOURSELF RATHER THAB WAITING FOR IT TO CUT IT'S SELF OFF IS THE OLY ANSWER THAT I KNOW.......
I purchased this from elsewhere. I tried getting it to work, but unfortunately it didn't work in my townhouse. If i placed the units too close, it would give loud feed back. Any outlet further apart, it wouldn't work. In short, i packed it and returned it the next day. What surprises me though, is the fact that there is no decent intercom available in the market at a reasonable price. i finally had to settle for Uniden cordless phones. They have separate intercom button and you can use it as a phone too! At least they work!
Hi I used the fish finder about 6 times so far . It is a great find.I will tell everybody to buy it.I am bring home alot of fish now
This cooler is wonderful. It has worked very well for the last year and has held up to many miles of travel. The two speed cooling system is a real asset. The style is great. There are only a couple of small issues. I agree with the other reviews that the blue LED light can be annoying. The male end to the USB cord that plugs into the platform does have a tendency to slip out if the computer / cooler are moved. The two speed fan, when in the lower speed is whisper quiet, however when the higher speed is selected the fan noise is noticable, but not annoying. This cooler is great to travel with. It's definitely worth it!
Most of the parts work. The lighter charger for the car was already in pieces when it came out of the box. This product will get an OK rating as long as it's free. Very 'cheap' product.
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.
The first day it worked wonderfully, then the second day, the camera started saying memory card not initialized, put it in the card reader and it does not recognize it anymore, wouldn't buy another Olympus xd card in my life.
USB 3 in 1 Home Universal Wall & Car Charger Adapter for Apple iPod and iPhone 3GIt is a great handy kit for people who travels specially for overseas like me. The price was very good too.ThanksOmfoof
Good Qual ity, Fast Ship ment, exa ctly as adve rtised. Would recom mend se ller to any body. .
I bought this mouse based on reviews. It's really a very good one. This is the third one I've owned and so far this is the best, very sensitive and comfortable to use.
I got the View for Christmas for my daughter after her Sansa Fuze died after several years of heavy use. It would never charge right out the box using both the USB or the electric charger I have for my own Fuse. I went online and tried everything the sandisk site said-nothing worked. Got the online chat who informed me that I had to use e-mail to resolve the issue since the View is a "Legacy" item. Sent an e-mail and never got a response. Their customer service department needs a lot... of help. On the plus side, sent it back to Amazon who gave A+++ refund service. Thanks Amazon!
We've only had the camera a couple weeks, but have used it for two graduations and so far we like it. The one problem was that it didn't automatically adjust for low light in large indoor areas where the flash wasn't effective. I'm sure there is a setting for that, we just haven't figured that out yet.
Sounds good - easy to wear - nice build quality.Very loud (too loud?)
Charged up my shuffle just as it was supposed to. Quality product for a great price. The wire is VERY short, but if you have a front USB port or laptop, it's not too much of a hassle.
I purchased the KLH PSW8100-8 last month and was extremely pleased with the performance (considering it is only a $100 sub). Granted, it isn't as nice as a high end 200W 12&quot; front firing sub but hey, it works and it was cheap :)Incidentally, after 2 weeks of use the amp developed an internal short, which would repeatedly blow out the fuse even when it was switched to the &quot;OFF&quot; position (strange eh?). Kudos to Amazon though; they provided not only shipping back to them (via postage-due shipping label) but also sent out a replacement before receiving my defective unit. Customer service *and* a great selection of products. Now if only it wasn't on backorder... :)
I bought this for extensive travel in Southern California this summer and it has been wonderful. I have not needed a map at all--just download the updated maps from the Garmin website and you are set. You can also use settings to avoid freeways, etc., which has been nice for seeing more of Los Angeles. If you screw up and make a wrong turn, it automatically recalculates to find an new route. I am recommending this to all of my friends. Anyone who says they are "directionally challenged" while driving should have one of these.
The Canon 10x30IS is compact and light enough that it's a good companion for hikers, birdwatchers, hunters, and outdoorsmen. It won't wear you out while carrying it in the field. The image stabilization works very well and is easy to engage. With stabilization, you'll be pleased at the amount of detail revealed that was formerly obscured by shakiness. A side by side comparison with any other handheld 10x bino will have you reaching for the Canon every time. Optically, it's excellent. No edge softness or color fringes. Definitely high quality glass and coatings. The focus wheel is solid and positive in operation. Interocular distance is easily adjusted. The neck strap is thin but comfortable.The small aperture (30mm) means that it performs well in daylight, but isn't really suitable for astronomy or night time viewing, except at well-lighted sporting events or concerts.For several years now I have owned Canon's 15x50IS binoculars for stargazing. It too is an excellent instrument and very well suited for its purpose. But its weight and bulk make it less than ideal for daytime nature study. The 10x30IS fills that bill very well.Highly recommended.
This product is a very good multimedia entertaiment center, for kids and adults in all roads, and for all cars, it has very fine Quality in audio and video. My family is very happy.
This unit does not have a resume feature, which is a must if you use this for spoken-word audio. Other MP3 players from Ultra Products are having their firmware upgraded, and will correct this shortcoming, but Ultra Products has not committed to upgrading the firmware for this unit.
This popper is almost perfect. You do have to send away for the paper concentrators when you are running out, but it may be worth it since you get perfect popcorn each time. I would prefer a larger batch of popcorn, but this unit does do well when you immediately make additional batches with the unit already hot from the last one.
I bought this filter for my 28-135 IS canon lens and so far it has worked out great. Unlike some of the other tiffen filters I bought, this one fits just right on the lens. All sides are even and it sits flush against the lens. I haven't noticed any artifacts from pictures I've taken yet, but I haven't really had much of a chance to take many pictures with the lens. The night shots I've take so far, I've been quite pleased with, however.
This is one of the best products in its class. I purchased this because I wanted to get rid the phantom load from all of my plugged in devices. Most of my commonly used devices are plugged into this neat unit. Before heading to bed, I can switch the power off with just one switch. It also has individual switches so that you can turn each individual devices on or off. There is one outlet that is permanently on. I use this one to plug my external hard drive in because I don't want to accidentally cut off power to the hard drive. This is a must buy for anyone wanting to save some electricity!
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 bought a few of these replacement batteries for my Canon Digital SLR and so far I have not been disapointed with it's performance.
Just added this to my current system which is in a large 60x34 building about 60 feet from the house.I needed a way to be be notified when the system was triggered at night while i was asleep,i plugged a lamp with a 100 watt bulb and a radio into the sensor,works great..15 seconds is enough to wake me up to investigate but 30 would be better..hence the 4 stars.
I have an older Phillips CD-R recorder, and found the newer CD-R discs would not initialize in it. Looked everywhere for what I needed, then remembered Amazon. Found brand new TDK CD-R disc, at the ready from J&R Music, on Amazon. Ordered them, received them in a jiffy, and back in business with my old Phillips. Very pleased.
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.
A great up-converting DVD player with the best Divx/XVid playback on the market, bar none. You simply can't go wrong with this reasonably priced unit.
I have a large bag that holds all of my gear, but lugging that big thing around is a chore. This bag is perfect. I can take enough of my gear to accomodate nearly any event. The soft fabric flap easily lays across the back of my camera, protecting the viewing screen. I really like the way the upper flap opens away from me, making it much easier to grab or stow my camera.It will hold my 20D with one lense on the camera and my 70/200 L lense seperate, as well as all of the other essentials, extra cards, batteries and my lense cleaning kit.I have already had one major drop, which resulted in me falling down some stairs and actually falling on the camera, breaking a rib, (still recovering), all contents of the bag came through without a scratch, (wish I could say the same for myself).
I've owned two pairs of these headphones for about 3 years now had have nothing but good things to say. They are comfortable, at least for the 45 minutes I spend on the treadmill every day. They sound is very clear with some emphasis on the low end. I listen primarily through my iPod and computer. And they have lasted 3 years with everyday indoor use. Very happy with this investment.
Filter arrived with what appeared to be finger smudges around 50% of the circumference and spots of ? in the center. It did clean up nicely.phil
This is a great quality Maxell product that is exactly as described and a good value. Can be used with many various devices needing a 3.5mm to RCA cable.Comes in the retail package, but much cheaper here.Seller shipped quickly, too.Recommended.
Ok so i have been reading plenty of bashing on this remote, but the people complaining obviously have no idea what they are talking about. I OWN a Home theater Installation company, I have programmed remotes costing much much more, but ANY harmony remote is a Good remote. Of course if you have never programmed a logitech or any other learning or macro remote, the task can be somewhat daunting, but I assure you there is nothing worng with the software or the remote, and if you pay attention during set up you will never ever ever need an owners manual, and even if you did, just call logitech, thier customer support is AMAZING, ill say it again CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS AMAZING. I have set up at least 30 harmony remotes and they are without a doubt the BEST bang for your buck 1touch remote.Hands down better then anything sitting next to it on the shelf. I feel so strongly about this that it prompted my very first review of anything on amazon, so enjoy, and take it slow you will have no trouble.
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
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. :)
After looking at a number of options, I just purchased this compact Domke bag. Although the canvas version appealed to me, a reviewer's mention of fine canvas dust developing over time put me off, especially given digital cameras aversion to dust. This version is made of strong ballistic nylon.I've only had the bag for a couple of days, but it is well built, holds a tremendous amount for its size, and is well thought out from a photographer's point of view. It "feels" good. Right now it feels relatively empty while holding a Canon Digital Rebel XT and three canon lenses. It's a soft sided bag with flexible interior compartments.[...]
I bought my Rio Volt in October at Circuit City. Within a couple of weeks, and for no reason, the laser stopped working and it read &quot;NO DISC&quot; whenever I tried to play anything. I took it back and they replaced it. Within another couple of weeks the same thing happened. I took it back again. This third player lasted about two months, and then the remote broke and the laser stopped working again, just like the last two times, and for no reason. This time it was too long to take it back to Circuit City, so I decided to contact the manufacturer. I sent many, many emails to customer service, and was never even responded to. I called customer service on the telephone (which was NOT a toll-free number and took 30 minutes for me to get anyone on the phone.) So far, I've called 3 times. Each time I finally talk to someone, they tell me that they'll email me in 3 to 5 days giving me return instructions, and without fail, I never hear from them again. Clearly these people build an unstable product, and they make their living on getting your money and then making sure you can't get it back. An MP3 CD player is a great tool, but I would buy it from anyone but these people.
I bought this for my son because it had great reviews from other customers...he's very happy with it.
Good AC adapter for use with Fuji Camera's. Great if your camera also functions as a web cam. Cheaper than Fuji branded item.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)I recommend this product 100%, is excellent!!!!!!!
After reading some other reviews I decided to try this one as my iMac mouse died on me. I did use the Intellipoint software that came with it, and downloaded an update on Apple's site. Microsoft's directions are a bit sparse, so I read a review here that helped me get it configured without using the dongle. It works great and I have all the functionality I need without buying any additional software. This is my first experience using Bluetooth, and I must say, it's been a good one. Thanks to those who posted helpful hints here.
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.
I bought the Cb for my husband for Christmas . it would allow you to hear over the Cb, but would not transmit voices out.
I love this auto-sensing power strip. Not only does it offer surge protection, but it works as advertised, turning off all devices automatically after I turn off my tv. Great for entertainment components that draw power even when turned off, like amps and subwoofers and dvd players, etc. Now all my units power down completely when I turn off my tv to save electricity and go into standby mode only when I turn on my tv so that they can also be used if desired.
This filter is not ideal for the 17-40 mm canon lens as it hits the original lens when its fully extended. better not buy this.
If you thinking about buying this notebook, take a deep breath, there are cheaper one's out there. Get a Dell, or something.PS: I have never seen this notebook in my life.
This item works fine as of now... I have no complaints; however, it had me ready to pull my hair out during several installation attempts. Another review stated that this was the only Bluetooth USB adapter that was Vista-ready "right out of the box"... I don't see how that could be possible. The software that comes with the adapter is totally useless if you use Vista; you might as well use the disc for a coaster or throw it out immediately. Google the latest software for this device, and then look for one of the first few listed results that has "IOGear" in the URL and click on it... the reason for doing this instead of going to IOGear and searching there is that IOGear's website search engine didn't pull anything up for this device, for some reason (maybe because it's not their latest product in this line... who knows?). Download and install the latest software and use it right off the bat... DO NOT download the software that comes with the device and then try to 'upgrade' it with the new package (if you do, you'll wish you hadn't). Even if you just use the latest software, you may have to uninstall and re-install at least once to get a clean install that works properly. Once you do get a clean install of the latest software, the adapter itself works great. I bought this adapter mainly to transfer audio (for ring tones) and picture files from my PC to my phone quickly and easily. Mission accomplished... but again, the software installation was a hassle with Vista OS.
this unit has nice picture on 1050 i mode ,but using hdmi connector degrades coax digital output to stereo.forget about dolby or dts on your receiver.this was confirmed by philipstech support as design flow.i think it is rather subject for recall and i am degrading this player to garbage status.
Easy to use, good equalizer, all in all it's exactly as described and exactly what I wanted. I don't know why people would pay so much more for the same thing with a different name.
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.
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.
I am using it to increase the length of some short usb cables. For instance iPhone 4 has too short cable to charge from wall outlet. I want my phone to lie on my table while it is charging. And this extension cable helps me with that!
I didn't think it was possible to find a pair of headphones for this cheap that performs so well...... V-MODA has made a great product. Not only is the sound excellent, but these earbuds are comfortable. I'd recommend them to anyone who is looking for headphones under $40.
I've been looking for a long time for a pair of headphones that will fit snugly in my small ears for when I work out. These are by far the best fit. Most in ear headphones fall out and most over the ear headphones are too loose on my head. These are perfect. I've worked out with them a couple of times and they fit really well.
Ordered a "spare" only to find out that the new camera didn't come with flash memory. We needed this card.
When my denon system died after over 25 years of service, I sadly discovered that good two channel systems for under $1,000 had almost completely disappeared. Then I found this Onkyo. Owning it for over a year now, I am continually and more deeply impressed every day with its quality and performance. When I purchased a pair of $1,500 B&W 3 way speakers, the speaker retailer cautioned me that this Onkyo might not be powerful enough for the speakers. Never had a problem. The Onkyo dekivers more than enough power evenly and easily "powers up" to the speakers' capabilties. This amp will reward you over and over again. If you are serious music lover, you can't go wrong here,
I had purchased one filter with my new camera- $60. It was an unnecessary expense, as Tiffen does the same job for a fraction of the cost. I'm very happy with thi purchase
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.
I have used these headphones for about a month now when I run and they are the best sport headphones I have tried. The sound is very good (I'm not an audiophile by any means but they sound good to me). They fit securely and comfortably in my ears and I can hear all the highs and lows in the music. They aren't nearly as fragile as some others I have tried either. Some of the other headphones I tried broke just taking them off my head. The only downside i have found is that, because of the way the headband curls over the ears, they interfere with the way sunglasses fit on your ears. I don't consider that a major problem, though.
My wife is an avid music lover and the Sandisk surprised her with the ease of use and the quality. I haven't seen anything that would have made me want to purchase the iPod over the Sandisk. If there is a down side it would be the ear buds, not very user friendly. I would recommend the purchase of the home and car chargers.
This unit can do it all (except fax). The software is a dream compared to the HP2150 I returned in order to get this. I got the HP because it had built in wireless/ethernet print server and a fax. But the software bundle is all or nothing, they didn't separate out the printer driver...so anyone who wants to just print on the thing must first install 1.5gb (thats GIGabytes) of crap the infects your registry like a cancer. This Epson RX600's software is a dream. They separated everything! Just want to print occasional black and white like me, driver is just 8mb. Want everything and do photo touchups and crazy things and photo albums and scan (like my wife) - just put in the cd and add what you want one app at a time. That's why we went with this printer and returned the HP. Also, one more plus is that the RX600 scans old negatives and can print them perfectly or digitize them for you forever - the HP can't. I LOVE this feature (and yes, it's a combo of mechanical and software differences that achieve this, I dare you to try on another machine). I do miss the HP's built in print server. I bought a Linksys Wireless-G for USB2.0, and it won't work with this printer. Epson wrote me back and confirmed this. This is why I docked this review by a star. You MUST be able to run your printers from a print server. My 4 year old HPLaserJet3150 hooked up no problem, but my new Epson fails? That sucks, and if my wife didn't love this so much, I would send it back strictly for that reason. I do like how it's USB 2.0, it is fast. Separate color tanks (...)are sweet, not like HP where if blue runs out, you're forced to buy all other colors again. This has 6 color tanks all independently replaceable. Nice.PROS: USB2.0, individual color tanks, scan negatives,LCD screen, front loading usb input for cameras, built in card reader on the front,great b/w quality, killer photo print quality, minimal/incremental/customizable software/driver install (extremely flexible and lightweight)CONS: doesn't work w/ LinkSys print servers
We received the product very quickly and it was easy to install and works great.
Allsop was looking out for the customer in the design of this mini disc storage tower. Visible in the picture are slots in the sides of the tower. Each tower comes with two connectors that join two towers together at the top and bottom, creating a third 25-disc storage area between them. So, each tower added creates storage for 50 more discs, up to the width of your shelf. One tower is 11.5&quot;/29cm tall and 4.5&quot;/11.5cm wide; the width of two connected towers (75 discs) is 11.5&quot;/29cm.
i bought this camera because it got sterling reviews from camera critic ken rockwell. the powershot did not disappoint! a total bargain for its selling price!
First off, for the technical side of things, this flash drive has always worked great, and has done exactly what it's supposed to do, so I give it an A for functionality.On a side-note, I'm an idiot and had my flash drive from work (important stuff) in my pocket and forgot to take it out before putting it in the wash. Well, finally realized today what I had done, and figured I might as well count my losses, but I plugged it in and IT WORKED!!!! Good job Verbatim, I owe you huuuge :)This probably won't affect your decision much because this isn't a very applicable reason to buy a flash drive, but who knows...something that can withstand a full-cycle wash and live to tell it's story...maybe there's some quality in this product that can make it a pretty reliable little piece of hardware.
I am having the same issue as the former reviewer using this drive with an aluminum Powerbook (Mac).... well, not using it is more accurate. I purchased the thing this afternoon because I needed to transfer work to my laptop for tomorrow... it's now 2:40 in the morning and I can't get the info off of the drive, so I will be up the rest of the night burning DVDs instead. Ugh. They really need to provide better documentation and note that it is too low powered for (certain?) laptops.
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.
My camera wouldn't charge, sent it in under warranty and Nikon said it was a defective plug/cable and to use an OEM. I emailed them that was the cable that came in their box, no response. I order this replacement cable and works great, now I'm able to use my camera again. Price is right and works as stated.
I previously bought another brand of SD card. Maybe it was just that particular card, but it only worked intermitently in my Treo 700p. This one has worked 100% reliably.
This cable is SO wide! It is polarized (there is an arrow on the end that goes to your reciever/tv)Heres the stats from a fluke 75III:Correct polarity:Data link: .00 OHMS resistanceGround : .00 OHMS resistanceIncorrect polarity:Data link: .03 OHMS resistanceGround : .01 OHMS resistanceI'm really impressed with the wire/insulation and soldering job they did! Not to mention the turbine coaxial connecter (click on the picture for a close up, NICE!)
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.
Recently a route I travel on occasion was closed and I needed to take a detour. This was great, I had no problems finding where I was going with the Garmin guiding me. I like this so much better than the built in GPS in my husband's vehicle. His doesn't seem to show the smaller streets. No problem with my Garmin!
Having owned several cheaper headsets, I've worked my way up to these.All I can say is that Turtlebeach got it right: comfortable over the ear style, great mic, and thumping 5.1 surround sounds that are easy to adjust via the in-line amp.I've owned these for over 6 months and had zero problems. Also, two other friends I know on-line use these and they report high satisfaction as well.The only thing missing is a mic mute button; but, that's no biggy in my book. I just make sure all my games and TeamSpeak settings are configured to "push to talk".Hope this helps others with their purchasing decisions.
1) I love the "Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging" - It's perfect. There's no need for all the wasted cardboard and plastic. The SD card comes in it's little plastic case and that case is in the shipping envelope. Awesome! Saves costs all around: packaging, shipping, (both $$ and weight/fuel), environmental, my fingers (I hate opening those plastic shells), etc. Thumbs Up Amazon!2) I bought it to save downloaded songs inGuitar Hero 5for myNintendo Wii. I noticed GH5 takes a couple-three extra seconds to load-up and open some songs, but otherwise it works like a charm. I gave the product only four stars because it's accessed slower than my old 2GB card (which I've already filled).Note: To use with a Wii you have to make sure you've updated your Wii Firmware. You'll know you're Wii is compatibe with the SDHC cards if you have a picture/link to the SC card on the bottom-left of your main Wii Channels menu. If it's not there, hook your Wii to the Intarwebs, go into your Wii Options, and get updated!
At first I thought the price was a little high, but this is a nicely constructed lens filter. The glass is very clear and the threaded ring is well made. It should last me quite some time!
I consider myself a low-end user of this device. Basically, I had 2-3 things plugged in and not used a lot. Although it's less than a year old, today it started smoking and making a burning smell. I unplugged it all and could see that the components inside had begun to MELT. Will be returning soon...
Kaput after 11 months. Said I needed new printheads-- bought them for $100+. I live outside continental US & the printheads took weeks to get here. In the meantime my warranty expired. After replacing the printheads, printer still told me to replace them. I tried to explain the situation to HP-- they were completely unsympathic & unhelpful. Even before printgate, the machine would eat about half the prints I tried to make. I do not recommend & I now feel great animosity toward HP as well.
I was paranoid the sportcase I purchased would scratch my little red investment, so I bought these overlays. It took a few tries to line up the punchouts, but they were easy to remove & try again. There is enough adhesive to keep them secure, but they will not leave a sticky residue. The only negative thing I can say is that the overlay bubbles slightly & you will notice this only when the screen is not lit. Other than that, I'm really happy with the purchase. I wouldn't buy the overlays as the only protection for your ipod, but they are great if your case does not offer the coverage you want.
I bought these earbuds because I had read that they might help protect my hearing by allowing me to turn down the volume because they are noise blocking not noise cancelling. I had a set of Bose noise cancelling and they were great, but on an airplane I still had to turn my ipod up to 90% volume to hear the music. With the earbuds, I keep the volume at about 40% in all circumstances, even on noisy airplanes. This is much safer for my hearing and I find I really like this product. I experimented with the different size silicone pieces and found "my" size and the earbuds fit comfortably in my ear. The plasic piece to wrap excess wire around is handy when I'm using the earbuds and for storage.And the sound is great! I hear much more of the music because of the great sound quality of these earbuds. I highly recommend them.
After finally signing up for DSL in January 2001, I decided to get a router that could handle PPPOE since the PPPOE program I was using lacked features and the sheer number of hackers port scanning my computer distracted me from my usual computer work. A few port scans aren't bad, but when my firewall was constantly going berzerk with alerts and warnings, I decided I'd had enough.The router comes with a built-in simple firewall that blocks most of the simple scans, however be sure to place a LARGE password into the router login screen. Secondly, you get a built-in PPPOE handler which frees up needing that utility installed on every OS you boot (BSD presented a problem for me).Installing my unit took about 5 minutes, after the ritualistic tossing aside of the manual, I simply plugged it up, hooked in my computers and rebooted the OS's. That built-in DHCP helps quite a bit but my only gripe after some years of use is you only get ONE DMZ IP.Over the past 2 years, Linksys has had some very minor problems that they've patched quickly and allowed me to download/flash the hardware without any difficulty, along with some nice feature additions. Flashing this unit couldn't be easier, especially with Linksys' web-based interface.Overall, I've not had any issues with my Linksys router and would purchase another one immediately if mine died - especially since Amazon has lowered the price significantly since I first purchased it!
Good weight forr a cordless iron. Does a nice job on the clothes. Would recomend.
This is a really great little GPS device but I think that the speaker needs to be a bit larger. When using the Bluetooth function in the car with my cell phone I find the sound to be difficult to hear. Other than that though, this is the second Garmin that we've owned and they are phenomenal at getting you where you want to go.
What I like most about the G Meso is the Ubuntu Remix, superb screen quality, 80gb hard drive and 3-hour battery life. It's quiet, no fan noise and doesn't get hot. It's extremely light weight and small enough to carry in a briefcase or small backpack. The standard 1gb of RAM is more than enough to drive Ubuntu Remix effortlessly. This netbook seems very sturdy and well built. I particularly like that the screen is raised up from the keyboard due to the placement of the speakers underneath. With a small screen size this is a real plus when compared to other make netbooks. However the speakers sound horrible, but I use earphones anyway so this is not too much of an issue for me. Besides, I think speakers on most every laptop that I have heard sound substandard. Size matters. I also like the finger pad functionality better than other netbooks I've used, which is especially important considering its size.The tradeoff with the smallness of the G Meso is the keyboard. It takes some getting used to as much as I would expect for any netbook. That being said, I don't intend to use a it to write a novel.What I don't like about the G Meso has more to do with my choice of color than anything. I purchased the black model that has a glossy surface, which is a real dust and fingerprint magnet. I have also found that the wifi function usually works well but can be a bit finiky at times trying to pick up a known access point.Overall, I'm very pleased with the G Meso and it works quite well for the purpose intended. I knew what I was getting into when buying a netbook, so I'm not disappointed with the compromises. I am a desktop Ubuntu user so the Remix was a plus for me. Amazon's pass through provider was J&R;, who shipped promptly. My only complaint with them is that the G Meso I received looked previously used. The box had obviously been opened and the cellophane screen and cover protectant had been removed and replaced showing fingerprints and non-factory positioning. It works properly so I didn't call them to complain. Nonetheless, I should have been offered some type of an "open box" discount or the listing should have mentioned it was previously purchased and returned. I guess that's a tradeoff with an internet purchase so let the buyer beware.
I received the Sirius Starmate Replay as a Christmas gift. It was something I had been going back and forth on getting and after 24 hours with it, I'm in LOVE. I was going to call to have it installed professionally, but after looking at the directions, I felt confident enough to try it myself. I have an SUV and it took me about 15 minutes (in the freezing cold) to have it hooked up and ready to go. All wires are tucked into rubber or plastic molding from the rear roof of my truck all the way up to the front. I have it suction cupped to the windshield and I can reach it easily and also love the remote control function. I like the blue background color... you can see it easily day or night. You can turn the brightness down low and adjust the contrast so its not too bright. I love all the channel options. I'm still programming all my presets, but found my favorite already (Jam_On which plays artists that you NEVER hear on terrestial radio)! I love the replay option and love how you can set favorite artists or songs and have it alert you when its playing on another channel.My husband will love the NFL score updates and I'm sure it will be something he purchases himself soon enough after seeing how really cool it is.Looking forward to Jan. 9th!!
The sellers we bought these from are great, the order was shipped and arrived before expected and the CD works great. Highly recommend
After buying an A-100 Sony I discovered just how exceptional the Sony 18mm-200mm lens is. I still have all my Minolta AF lenses, which was a reason to buy the A-100, but in fact I very rarely get them out of their cases. The 18-200 is very sharp to edge of frame at both ends of the zoom range, has very good colour rendition and contrast, has no barrel distortion or pincushioning and zooms smoothly. I travel all over the world with this camera and lens combination and have found I need nothing else.However, when I saw the Sony 11mm/18mm wide angle zoom lens passing through Frankfurt airport, I thought it might be useful for the rare occasions when the 18mm is not quite wide enough. Fortunately I waited to buy until I returned to the US, where it cost 50% of the price in Euros. This is another exceptional lens, with quite astonishing performance. As with any super wide angle lens, there is a risk of distortion on straight vertical lines, but far less than I'd expected. The 11mm/18mm is now in my travel kit. It's great.
I bought this router in a kit from Dell coupled with 2 USB wireless adapters. I have the router connected to my DSL modem, took me about 30 minutes to complete the installation including going to Belkin's website and downloading the new software right away. Been using it everyday and don't have any problems except the signal runs in the high 50's to low 60's but doesn't slow the speed.
Protect your lens without interfering with your exposures. Spend the extra few bucks for a top notch filter. You spent all that money on a lens, why degrade it with it second-rate filter?
I work primarily in videography / cinematography currently with 1.6x crop factor cameras such as the T3i & 7D.Let me start by saying, like most, I began with Canon's 50mm 1.8 II lens. The 50mm 1.8 is a great starter / value champ, but I no longer work with the 50mm lens now that I have been shooting with the 85mm 1.8 USM.It produces such vibrant color, and beautiful bokeh. It is a tighter shot, but positioning can easily make-up for this.When I film, I go to the 85mm 1.8 for portraits and isolated close-up shots.I originally rented the 85mm 1.8 last year for a video I did, and when I compared its footage against the 50mm 1.8, the difference was very noticeable. I'm not just talking tightness of shot, but I mean color, bokeh and contrast.When compared to Canon's 85mm L, the difference is there, albeit it slight & negligible. I watched a plethora of videos and compared photo samples.Unless I was a millionaire, absolutely HAD to have the extra f-stop, or die-hard "L" freak, I am more than happy with the 85mm 1.8.It is the most extreme focal length lens I have and works great with my working set of lenses which includes the 24-70L, 35mm f2, and wider lenses.Check out my videos on my youtube channel with these lenses when you get the chance, enjoy!
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.
It's my first light stand. Although we use more expensive stands at work, this one meets my budget. Usual use is indoor/studio lighting but sometimes light outside shoot. Sturdy enough to hold my 43" umbrella and an SB-800. I haven't tried using bigger strobes though. For it's price, it is meeting my needs.
Works great, and useful for playing 5-CDs. I have four iPods, but still find this more useful for playing a quick selection of 5-CDs at dinner time. Very solid, quick, and quiet unit... recommended!
It is all it was said to be. I like it because of the clear sound, ease of use, handy to carry or store, a convenient size, battery or plug in.Wish I'd have bought one sooner!
This is the best price for a portable DVD player. I bought one, then ordered another for a family member. We take our DVD player everywhere. It is great for our trips by plane, auto, or train. The swivel screen is an added feature that simply is the best! If you can still find this item available, but it.
this router is attractive due to its feature set and low price.. however the quality is lacking, and the consensus seems that the router will die on you sometime after 1 year, if not sooner.. mine has just died after 1 1/2 yearsbtw the way it "died" is that 2 or 3 of the LAN ports don't work properly anymore, and the WAN port seems dead too, as the router will reset randomly during file transferit was great while it lasted, but I can't recommend it because of the short life span
I purchased this product from Amazon. Received it in the mail, was so excited when I plugged it in, and all I heard was "click...click...click...click". No response from my computer. After researching the forums, I learned my drive was faulty and had to be sent in to be replaced. Fine, no problem. Sent it in, got it again 1 week later. "Click...click...click...click." Same issue. Had to package myself and pay for shipping once again. Got the replacement today. I thought, this couldn't happen 3 times, could it? Third time is the charm, right? nope. SAME EXACT PROBLEM AS THE LAST TWO DRIVES. I received no apology letters or emails, no expressions of concerns for my troubles, or even offers to pay for shipping. I'm through with Western Digital, at least with this product. Don't go through the same trouble I did.
1) Its small,sleek and does what is expected - plays mp3 music2) The only limitation is the size of the screen is too-too small to view images or videos.3) I like the FM radio feature and the ability to capture and save radio snippets
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.
TODAY 9 OF 02/03 I CANNOT UNDERSTAND PEOPLE PROMOTING THIS PRODUCT IF IT'S NO RUNNING WITH WINDOWS XP ! ! ! !
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
This is one of my first digital cameras and I absolutely love it!!! I bought this over the summer ans couldn't be happier with it, it takes excellent pictures and so far I haven't had a single problem with it. My mom bought a Vivitar camera and it dosen't even compare to the picture quality of my casio for abou the same price. Would definately recommend to anyone!
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?
The Pentax Optio S40 is ideal for consumers who want a small, durable, attractive camera that delivers merely tolerable performance and image quality. the lens produces invariably soft images, and the auto focus and shutter response seem to be relatively slow. My last camera was the more high-end, enthusiast-oriented Nikon Coolpix 995, but I couldn't tuck it in the pocket of my jeans and forget about it like the optio S40. In terms of aesthetics, the S40 rivals Canon's Digital Elph series, with its sleek, flat design and brushed metal exterior. Photographers seeking more versatility will want something larger, more complex, and more expensive, but casual snapshooters who want basic shots and short video clips (with sound) at parties, on trips, etc. will probably be satisfied. This camera is a pretty good deal at costco, which is the only store I know of that will accept returns on digital cameras without a 15% restocking fee. All in all, the Optio S40 is not a bad value. Compare to the Canon Powershot S410, Nikon Coolpix 3200, and Kodak Easy Share series.
I just got 2 of these from FedEx today for setup as a dual monitor. I got them because of the thin bezel, good for dual, and because of the price versus Samsung (I've got 2x 173T's in dual too). I must say that the monitors look great, both design and picture. No dead pixels, and slick design. The picture is warm, easily adjustable and razor sharp for text and colors. The included auto-adjust utility is really good. Problem is this, in a dual screen setup it is almost impossible to get the monitor colors to match. Maybe it is because one is running off the D-Sub and the other DVI with an adaptor. Don't know. The Samsungs don't have this problem (but they are on a dual DVI card). So, if you just want 1, GREAT MONITOR. If you want 2, expect to maybe spend some time getting them matched. Overall, very nice monitor at a great price. COMPETITION FOR SAMSUNG IS GOOD.
This item was dead on arrival. I tried it in several devices and all devices returned a "Locked" message, like the switch was in the locked position. Situations like this make me appreciate Amazon's return policy. I replaced it with a Kingston card and that has worked well.
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 got this lens about 1 month ago and I really like it. It is pretty soft at f/1.4, but does get much sharper from f/1.8 on which makes it still very useful in low light. I have not had any focus issues with my copy and it focuses accurately at any distance. I do wish it focused closer than 15.5 inches though. I do think that Sigma has some significant quality control issues though as I reported in my review of their 70mm f/2.8 macro I recently bought. I go the macro after this lens because I was happy with it. When I brought my macro lens to the service center, who also services Canon, Nikon and Tamron lenses and they told me that they get more Sigma by far than any other brand with service issues even with brand new lenses.
I am disappointed with this product in several respects. The lack of a paper tray and the fact that the printer lays out the printed pages face up causes the documents printed to come out of the printer in a stack that is arranged in reverse order. That can be corrected by instructing the computer to print in reverse order, but it is then a nuisance to use letterhead or cover pages, as they cannot be inserted on the top of the paper stock. To print an envelope, one has to remove all of the paper stock. The instructions that come with the printer also recommend that only one envelope be printed at a time, which requires standing over the computer. The printer often causes a &quot;product communication error&quot; message which requires that the print job be aborted and restarted. The time between pushing &quot;print&quot; and the first page being printed is unbearably long at times. The toner is used up more quickly than any other printer I've ever used, and the ink doesn't adhere to the page well enough to use on envelopes without covering the address with tape. The printed manual is remarkably poor and often useless. I would not buy this product again and do not recommend it. A stand alone copier, fax, and scanner would have been a far better way to go. The aggravation that has gone into this printer far outweighs the additional cost of three separate machines.
My system:Denon 1910 AV ReceiverPS3 Blu-Ray playerPolk CS10 CenterPolk RM8 FrontPioneer SWI bought a pair of these to replace some old Sony surround sound speakers and noticed an immediate difference, with deeper, richer, more layered sound. It's an amazing amount of sound to come out of such a small package. In fact, you could fit this pair and my front RM8 pair inside ONE of my old front speakers, but I have all the sound I need for a medium-sized room (18x12).But my absolute favorite part was being able to buy one white and one black. It sounds like an odd choice, but because of the layout of my living room, one speaker has to sit on a white mantle, while the other sits on a dark bookshelf. Any purchase that improves my home theater sound AND passes my wife's keen sense of aesthetics gets a gold star from me.FWIW, I used the Sorny speakers as "Front-Height" speakers in a 7.1 set-up.
These Verbatim Blank DVD have worked great. I burned over 25 movies and have not had a bad one yet. Which is amazing since I usually have at least a 10 percent fail rate with other brands. Some times worse than that. When I run out I'm buying these again. Which is something I usually don't do with blank dvd's always looking for a better one. Maybe I've finally found the right one.
well worth the price. mine came w/ 9 different earbuds. 3 foam sleeves in small med and large and 3 soft flex sleeves in small med and large as well as 3 stiffer flex sleeves in small med and large also. the hardest thing about these earphones are finding the right size and shape earbuds, but after you play around with the different ear buds and find the right one, they are great. they are extremely comfortable once you get use to them. the sound is terrific and the design nearly blocks out all outside noise. great for busy environments. just be careful jogging with them in busy streets 'cause you won't be able to hear cars driving by, but great product overall. was hesitant to buy because of the price. i figured i could get two pairs of regular ear buds for that price, but am glad i spent the money. you really do get what you pay for. would recommend this product to anyone looking for ear phones w/ really good sound quality.
Are you gun shy from having lost platform wars of the past?Perhaps you bought into Betamax, MiniDisc, or maybe even a Rio right before the iPod launched? I'm certainly ready to let BluRay and HD-DVD battle it out until one's left standing! But this could take awhile... In the meantime, get yourself an Oppo Digital upconverting DVD player ASAP! These are The Best Value on the market today. But you already know that which is why you are reading this, isn't it? And you know there are other upconverting players out there...But Oppo is the clear victor in today's marketplace. I recently acquired a Sony 46" XBR2 LCD and love the image I get with HD broadcast across my Verizon FiOS service. Just stunning. I sought similar results with DVDs and after much research I had about settled on the Oppo OPDV971H, which is their highly rated upconverting player (up to 1080i) - be sure to check with Audioholics and HomeTheaterHiFi sites for reviews and ratings buzz. Fortunately I was smart enough to visit the Oppo Digital site to find this newly released player that stretches the previous technology all the way up to 1080p!We've had ours a couple weeks at this writing, and is it ever worth it! First of all, unboxing this feels high-end as it is both wrapped and protected quite well in the shipping box. Set up was a breeze, as this comes with HDMI connectivity, including a gold-plated cable. Even switching over to 1080p upconversion was simple. The remote is nice, much nicer than the older versions that have been panned so badly. Build quality, while not Fort Knox, is still decent for the price point, and the black finish is a nice change over past players. I like the blue lights, but for those that don't, they can be dimmed or turned off.On to the important stuff. The image is quite simply stunning. Oppo has made great use of the available DCDi technology from Faroudja. As my wife and I tested various DVDs from our collection, we got so caught up in the viewing experience that we found ourselves watching whole movies when we intended to just view snippets. From our latest DVD additions, to Pixar animation, to the Three Stooges B/W, to collections of old B/W silents of Buster Keaton, the output is very impressive.Other nice features include all of the various disc formats that are handled. Specifically, it will convert between NTSC/PAL, and also play most audio, video, and picture formats.Finally, Oppo has a reputation for being a customer responsive company, and has made their players software upgradeable, and with this, have addressed previous concerns raised with their past players. Another example with this unit, is the new remote which is a direct response to customer feedback.The Good/Great:1. Image Output Quality is stunning2. 480p/720p/1080i/1080p upconversion3. HDMI cable is included4. Price5. Customer Service6. Upgradeable7. Excellent Audio capability (added 2/1/2007)The "Okay":1. Oppo logo sceensaver (it can be turned off)2. No component video output (but it truly was not intended for this purpose. Oppo intends it for use with HDMI or DVI interface)The "Bad"1. None at this timeStop searching and buy now, you've found the Holy Grail of today's DVD players!***Updated 2/1/2007***For starters, with another months' experience with this player, I want to emphasize that we are VERY, VERY pleased with this unit. The video continues to impress -- I don't want to mislead, it won't make a miracle of a rough transfer, but for sound standard def DVDs the upconversion is INCREDIBLE. What we've had further experience with that has been equally stunning is the audio performance. This unit handles it all (CD, SACD, DVD Audio, etc) very impressively, and as a result I must re-emphasize the value quotient. Short of Bluray and HD-DVD, this unit will handle virtually any disc in your collection. Thanks Oppo!(Also available direct from Oppo)
Works perfectly with the Sony HDR-UX5. Will record between 12-14 minutes in HD in each side depending on the quality of video selected. Good product, half the CDs.
I am in love with my new player. Been using it for about 3 months now. A lot of stores in my area do not carry the micro sd cards to add extra storage though.
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.
This antenna did just what it said it would. It allowed my to reach my access point from a location in my house from which I could not even see the access point with the wireless card built into my laptop PC. And it did it within about 5 minutes after I opened the box from Amazon. I don't know if it extended my range by 300%, but it did exactly what I needed.
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.
Instead of using HDMI splitters which all failed, I connected these cables to back of my Dish Vip-211 and bedroom TV (HDMI left to main LCD-TV). Signal quality very good.
[For unclear reasons this review and all others for the Mark I lens have disappeared, I'm re-posting mine]I purchased this lens about 8 months ago as my first "L" glass - since then I have added the 24-70 f2.8 Canon (without IS) to complete the range 24-200 mm at f2.8. I really can't say enough good things about this lens, though in retrospect I might have bought the 24-70 first as it is a bit more versatile. The build quality is terrific and the IS is VERY helpful especially at the longer focal lengths. The f2.8 also allows you to get a teleconverter to double it to 400 mm (though I don't have that as of yet). Though I'm sure the f4.0 is a great lens, the extra stops on this lens allows you to take existing light pictures in amazingly dim conditions. One of my primary uses for this lens will be school programs as it will allow pictures without flash in many of those conditions (especially after a body upgrade to push the ISO a bit - but that's another story). This is the type of purchase that changes the level of photography you are capable of. If you can afford it, you will be very pleased with the results and will have a lens that will likely be a mainstay of your equipment likely for decades. Other reviews have noted that this lens turns heads / looks impressive and that is true though I don't think that is a reason to get it - the quality of the pictures is the big payoff.I decided to write this review after hearing that they are coming out with the Mark II version of this lens with "fourth generation" IS and an additional set of lens elements that are supposed to further improve the picture quality. Honestly, I don't see how further improvement in image quality is possible after seeing what this bad boy can do. The modified IS is supposed to allow for an extra stop or two as a hand-held lens which is nice if you are really shaky but I doubt will really improve things much - of course IS is really a "portable tripod" and does not allow additional stops for subjects in motion. IMHO the IS on this lens is more than sufficient for the task and no modification is needed. As I understand it, the Mk II may be priced around $2400. I hope that they keep producing this "Mk I" lens since my advice would be to buy this one and use the money saved perhaps for a prime lens or the aforementioned teleconverter.ADDENDUM: Indeed, the Mark II came out at a pricey $2500. The first 2 reviews for that glass are reportedly people who compare the lenses directly which I cannot do, of course. If I had it to do over again I would still buy this one and perhaps use the leftover funds to upgrade to a T2i body.
Not a lot to say about an HD Chip. It works great in my camera and the price was right! A chip is a chip is a chip.
These speakers are perfect for the room I use them in, and I like them more, even, than I thought I would. The sound is crisp and pure, so much so that even my kids can hear the difference over the old speaker. Great product!
its brand name dvd discs, with good review and much lower price than your local walmart. they perform as expected, nothing special.
This item worked exactly as stated. Installation was not a big deal.Hiding the interface within the close quarters behind the radio waschallenging. The final result was worth the extra effort. A very niceaddition to any car system that has no auxiliary input.
I've only had this detector for a month and it's seems to work fine. I haven't put it on the road for a real test yet.
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.
I bought this to make an HTPC from a Zotac Ion motherboard/computer. It would bluescreen after a few minutes. I played with using one stick, changed the order, loaded several versions of operating system from Windows 7 to Vista to XP 32 bit and 64. It would operate LONGER in safe mode, but still would BSOD (blue screen)Swapped with some older Corsair 1G sticks and works fine. It might be just a compatability. They are working fine in an Asus motherboard but I never was succesful using the 4 Gigs in the Zotac.
No problems with this cable. Long enough for what I need it for and works great. I would recommend this cable.
I think this item is a must have for serious digital photographers as it is essential for accurate white balance!I like it because it is easy/convenient to use and carry, reliable, small sized (fits in a pocket!) and light, ...However, I was disappointed when opening the package: I found it quite expensive considering it's only made of some sort of foam...Even the lanyard (provided) may look more expensive than the cards themselves!The instructions are not provided but are available online--the good thing is that they are pretty extensive, simple, and fun (videos!).Bottom line: A great and vital item that comes at a price!
The software install was very fast and went without a hitch. Loaded the batteries, installed the print cartridge, and connected to the computer with the included USB cable. Turning the printer on then prompts Windows XP to recognize the new hardware and load the drivers which you previously installed from the CD-ROM. This took 30 seconds.Once that was done, I opened up the software and after clicking around a bit to see some of the formatting options, it took me less than ten minutes to put together a label for tomorrow night's MONK second season finale episode which I will burn onto DVD-R, with MONK at the top print area, and the episode name and original air date on the bottom print area. I used TDK brand DVD-R media which has a nice, large, smooth printable surface at the top and bottom.Then I used the sample CD-R which comes with the machine, to burn a copy of a music CD. My results and observations of the machine's performance:1. The software is pretty slick, and so far it works flawlessly. Depending on the type of disc you are printing (e.g. music, data, photos, etc.), it presents you with a variety of formatting options for the two print areas. With all formatting options, you can change the font name and size to whatever you have installed on your computer. All text formatting changes are immediately shown in the on-screen depiction of your label, so you can see right away if your text will fit into the print area the way you want it to appear. If you are printing in both print areas of the disc, the software prompts you to first align the disc in the tray for the top portion of the label...click print and it goes to it. Then the tray opens again, and the software prompts you to turn the disk so that it can print the lower print area.2. I have not yet used the printer as a stand-alone...I will eventually try it out, but why bother with all those buttons and keys when I can easily get what I want much more easily on the computer?3. The print quality is Pretty Darn Good. Larger, bolder and straighter fonts come out better than smaller, thin and curvy fonts, but in all cases you'll notice a slight &quot;pixelization&quot;, or slightly rough edges. To my eye, it's only obvious if I hold the thing right up to my face. You can change the print density but I haven't played with that option yet, to see if it makes a difference. Overall, I'm happy with the print quality.4. I'll be interested in seeing how the printing on the CD holds up from use in my car. The instructions say that use in such players causes wear on the print surface from the CD player's rollers that load the CD, which could cause the printing to eventually get worn off. Also says not to keep printed CDs where they'll get very hot, and not to store them in plastic-sleeve storage devices...I guess the ink can come off on the vinyl if it's in contact with it for very long.5. Cost per print raised by others...bah! Definitely no comparison to the almost-zero cost of just writing on a disc with a marker, but my handwriting and printing looks like crap. Labels and ink jet ink aren't free, but probably cheaper than using this...but so what? And I'm starting to see some of the labels I've been using (Stomper and Avery) come up a little around the edges over time.6. Power options: the battery power is great for me, because I don't have to find an empty outlet in my gaggle of power strips, and I can just pick the thing up and put it in a drawer when I'm done. On the other hand, I think Casio could have sprung for a measly A/C adapter instead of making it an option.7. The CW-75 is not built like a tank. The drawer has a flimsy feel and does not close as precisely as it should. The unit is lightweight and...well, just think of your last Casio calculator or adding machine to get an idea of its general construction, fit, and finish.
I heard good things about the unit. But never got the chance to play with one. Package got lost during shipping. I read alot of good review about the unit. So I will order one again sometime later.
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.
Excellent product, quality of Nikon products is distinguishable. Excellent as always. And finishing is the best quality material, perfect for use that was created.
I have three of these now. I shoot video at our youth football leagues games (three games = 200 files per Sunday). I have never had a problem with data loss or corruption and they are super fast.
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!
We bought 2 pairs for an upcoming flight. They arrived quickly, are great quality, and actually fit both of my kids! VERY HAPPY!!! and all for only 20 bucks!
TrailSmart/Topo offers the best Maps on CD that I've seen, at least for people like me - hard core hiker, map nerd and computer geek. The viewer allows seamless display of USGS 7-1/2 minute quads as you pan across, up and down exploring the cyber world. You can draw your trips on the maps, add text labels and symbols; and print them out on your color printer. You can also download tiny .tpo files from the topo website where people like me share their favorite trips with you.Each area covered comes with maps at 4 or 5 levels of zoom - so you can make good driving and overview maps - and still get all the detail you need. The closest version is usually 1:24,000 (regular USGS 7-1/2 minute) and contains most of the information found on the quads.(Some areas of coverage do not go down to 1:24,000 and are not useful for hiking).I use the Zion, Arches and Grand Teton Sections, and have not used the others. It really helps to have a color printer to print the maps out.
Well, where should I begin...I needed to DIY my PC so I bought it. When I received the package (together with my PC's components), it seemed alright. There was only a small crack near the zipper, but who will pay real attention to such a small flaw on the outside, when you are in instant need of using the tools inside the bag?Just before I fully opened the zipper, the tool kit bag popped open all of a sudden, and most of the tools fell down on the floor. It just seemed the designer did not give the tools enough space, and the they just hated to stay in the bag! And I could hardly find a way to gracefully put everything back to the bag, because I even did not know where the tools originally were! They fell out instantly when I opened the zipper before I could say Jack Robinson!Now I found what the small crack was all about. The entire tool kit was made of POOR qualities. By saying POOR qualities I mean it REALLY sucks. Although the name of this tool kit indicates it is meant for computer assembly and repairing, but the screwdrivers in the tool kit are just RIDICULOUSLY LARGER THAN YOU NEED! Even the screwdriver of the smallest size could not fit the largest screw on my PC!Okay maybe you can still use the tool kit for repairing things other than a computer. Yes, maybe you can use the screwdrivers to help you assemble desk delivered from Walmart, and maybe you can install a doorbell on the wall for your apartment. But it is not convenient because the tips of the screwdrivers are NOT magnetic! It may make sense that in order to protect your computer, especially the data on your hard drive, a computer tool kit being demagnetized is considerate. But it makes no sense in this case, because you CANNOT use this tool kit with a computer! If you are making the screwdrivers too large for mending computers, PLEASE make the screwdrivers magnetized so that I can keep it for other purposes!I just don't understand what this company is thinking.
Quality - excellent!I back up various types of data on these discs.I also plan to convert VHS video to them next.Verbatim products have yet to let me down and that is why I stick with this brand.
This little device has allowed me to use my iPod in my car that only has a CD player. Without it I would be stuck with only my CDs. Yes, living in the Los Angeles area is cause for frustration, at times, but I have found stations that work. No, the quality is not as good as a CD and I have learned to live with some fuzziness at points. But this is better than paying/installing a new stereo.In terms of the problem of having the tuning frequencies playing on the playlist...it takes about 2 seconds to fix that problem by setting up a smart playlist to not include the iTrip stations.This receives a four star rating because it does do what it claims to do...the only reason that I won't give it a five is that the transmitter does not shut off even when I shut my iPod off. If I don't pay attention then the battery gets drained and this is a minor annoyance.
Good quality for the price. I have several Tiffen filters and I'm happy with all of them.
But it only lasted 6 months. Now it just blinks. It's a sad sight, really, just sitting there blinking away. The manufacturer said I could return it since the warranty is 3 years. If I do, I will amend my review with the results. I just hate it when a company makes the customer do the QC.
I have tried many different headsets with my iPhone and these by far are the best.
I bought four of these cards for use in my Nikon D80 on a recent trip to southeast Asia. They did exactly what an SD card is supposed to do, and the speeds are relatively quick and the capacity is good for the price. What more can one say about a memory card?I know some people have had trouble with this (and other) cards crashing, and all I can say is that I have never had that problem with any cards (I have only used Olympus XD cards, and Kingston and Transcend SD cards), but that I am careful to reformat the cards in the device I am using before the first use, and then after every time after I download from the card. From what I have read, that is the key to keeping cards from getting corrupted and crashing.
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 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.
It is the first time that I take a disc as this one, but I think that it is very useful and portable for the quantity of information that I can store, also its price is Excellent!
This is a cheap and simple way to keep track of your lens cap.You wrap it around the barrel of your lens, then stick it to your lens cap.Simple.I got two of these cap keepers in my package lol. Which is an added plus.Definitely worth the ~2$.The build quality could be better, but for the price ... you can't go wrong.It does it's job.
Avoid this filter like the plague, unless you like having ghosts, flares, and glares in your shots. I just returned from a trip to NYC. I had this filter on my Zuiko OM 24mm on Canon 60D. Most of my shots had very bad ghosting and glares. This is my fault for going cheap and not getting a multi-coated filter. I bought this on a rush because I wanted a filter to protect my lens while in New York. In hindsight, I should have waited and invest in a better one.On a side note: I also used an inferior Super Takumar 28mm lens that didn't have any filters on. All my footage/shots came out very clean without the above issues.My advice to anyone out there, spend a little bit more and invest in a multi-coated one.
I love it, I love it, I love itI type a lot every day. My Microsoft Ergonomic 7000 save my hands from the doctor :-)Very comfortable, reduce stress.Cons a little noise, multimedia keys in conflict with my keyboard laptop. Miss a Caps Lock indicator.
I bought this for one reason, the flat rotating plug. I have a drawer against my wall which is blocking the plug, so the only way to utilize it was to get a flat plug. This plug rotates as advertised, but would have liked it more if it provided a feature where unused plugs would have a cover on it.
This is a great CB, I bought it for my Bronco to use at the off road park. It is very easy to operate even for a first time operator like myself. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a good CB at a fair price, however if you are a serious CB user I would recommend a higher model.
I've just received this combo and I've can say that this DOES work on ipod touch 4g! Tried the car charger, and works. The wall charger too! I really like this combo, is very useful for me, and for the money This is really a deal!
Bought this for a Canon PowerShot SD870IS and it works like a charm. Not much else to say.
Crisp sound, comfortable, sick-nasty delivery of crazy techno/dubstep remixes. Oh yeah, and arrived next day for 2 day delivery.Just fan-f'in-tastic in every way.
Whether or not it actually does anything for UV protection is beyond me, but for $14, it's a lot cheaper to replace a scratched filter than a multi-hudred dollar lens
I have a 15.4 laptop and this cooler fits it perfectly. It's very comfortable on my lap whether I'm reclined or sitting up straight. It keeps my laptop much cooler. Its just a little to big to fit in with my laptop in its case, but it's small enough to fit in my bag along with my books.
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 have never had an issue with panasonic products.Highly recommend this product to be used with consumer,prosumer and professional video cameras.
This cable was used not new as described, very disappointed with this supplier sending used cables. Will not order again from them!
I bought the Epson Stylus 1400 Claria Photo Printer for my wife for Christmas and she cried when she opened the package. But tears quickly turned to a huge smile when she printed her first set of photos on it! This machine is perfect for printing incredibly sharp photos, up to 13 inches by 19 inches. The ink is dry immediately and is equal to any professional prints. Awesome!
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.
I was a newbie purchasing 3 separate computers. I wanted access to cable internet without the security risk and without paying for three separate accounts. Networking with the Linkys was my neighbor's solution (a computer geek). I was able to plug everything in by myself, but needed help from my neighbor and a local high-school computer wizard in order to get everything running smoothly. (It seems the local cable internet company I'm using doesn't provide support for networks and wouldn't provide the necessary information needed.) They figured it out easily though, and we were up and running within an hour. According to a reliable internet source, my system is &quot;stealth&quot; to hackers. I haven't had any problems and am delighted with this system. When I tell people we have a network, they think it's pretty sophisticated and start using technical lingo that I don't understand. I have to tell them that I'm new at this computer stuff, and to slow down. They're amazed that a newbie is able to have a network that actually works like it's supposed to.
I purchased this same unit from a different vendor 6 months prior and was very pleased with it . I was waiting for someone to have this same item on sale at the same price and I got free shipping . I felt it was a very good deal for the price.
Item arrived on time. No problems visible even though it was an "open box". I've read this in other Amazon reviews about merchandise that came from Amazon. No harm as long as it works.
I bought the sub woofer from a different sight, yet I really enjoy and love the sound quality of the sub woofer. Only problem I have is that I bought banana plugs from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006U3O566/ref=wms_ohs_product) and they are to thin and long. Any suggestion/advice on what banana plugs I can buy to fit this system from Amazon would be greatly appreciated.
My company purchased 9 machines with this exact card in them 18 months ago. Today I finished replacing number 7 of the original nine. For the last 3 months we have lost one every other week. To top it off, these machines have never seen 1 game. They are being used SOLELY as a print server.STAY AWAY FROM THIS CARD, STAY FAR FAR AWAY!!!!!!
I bought the HP2600N with a little trepidation. The price was so low that I was afraid that there was a "catch"--that either it jammed a lot, was too slow, or had some other fault. It was not the case.This has been a very rugged little workhorse for my light to medium duty needs. It is adequately fast at 8PPM for the needs of my home law office. I use the 2600N mainly in conjunction with wordprocessing and the reproduction of scanned documents in TIFF format. The 2600N has been a solid performer in this regards. The 16MB of on-board RAM, while not a lot, seems to be more than adequate for relatively fast printing of scanned documents and photos. HP seems to have kept the price down on this little beast by carefully engineering just how much of a feature is needed to make the overall device perform smartly. I am very pleased with the 2600N.Incidentally, this unit is network-ready. Hard to believe for the price.Overall, this is a solid performer that is available at an exceptionally reasonable price if one shops around a bit.
Great little video camera. Cheap which is great because you're not too worried about bringing it along anywhere, it performs exactly the way you want it to: small in your pocket, standard off the shelf and long lasting batteries, you can pop it on anytime real easy. Quality is perfect for me. Plug it in to you PC and you've got all the videos instantly, you can save them and edit them with the embedded software (that starts as soon as you plug it in), but I installed myself a proper video editing software (magix) that allows you to mix at full resolution.Net, net, I love it.
Plugging in beats having to constantly worry about the 9V baterry going dead in my Fishman preamp. I should have got this a long time ago.
This is a great unit for the all around solution to a wireless, hub, and firewall requirement. Great interface to the firewall. 5 minute setup...no kidding. I have not tried it with DSL but works fabulously with Cable modems. This is a must have. This unit even has a DMZ, IP forwarding, and even a DHCP server built in. This is a GREAT piece of equipment.
this CPU has been great for me, over 7 years. now i would like to know, what type of CPU I can upgrade to for faster processing.
I really like having these eye shades and plugs, both for long flights as well as when I work night shift and have to sleep during the day!
The diagram that shows the layout of the compartments implies that the front of the bag unzips, it does not. To access the lower compartments you need to remove the item in the upper compartment and remove the velco fastened divider. It doesn't support the Canon Digital Rebel XL well, a narow camera body tends to want to slide down in the pack. The divider only has 1 velcro strip per side. If it had 2 it would support the lens and body better.
This cable is very hard to find for older models of HP Laser printers. Not even Radio Shack had any idea about this one. The HP website wasn't any hepl either. Thank Goodness for Amazon.com.
Good product for Component to SVGA used withOptoma EP716 DLP Projector 4.4LBS. It worked flawless;Sony SMP-N100 Streaming Player with Wi-FiComponent to Optoma EP-716 DLP. Getting 1080P signal. Picture quality is awesome!!I see a lot of confusion about this cable. If receiving unit has capability to accept digital signal via analog VGA port, set up with cable should work.
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.
Small, compact...sometimes hard to hold due to its size.Works great-photos clear and nice.
I was really disappointed in canons construction of the case for the SD1000 camera. dont they product test? this thing should have never passed go and been on the market.first problem is that you cant put the arm band through the provided slot without making it larger and damaging your case.the second problem is that it has a magnetic closure on the flap but the flap doesnt even stay down enough to shut. the flap just flaps around because the case will not close.its a complete waste of money. i would suggest finding a soft case or other generic case at your local electronics store that will fit your camera. it would be a much better purchase.I do suggest getting a case for all cameras but especially these tiny ones because they are so much easier to drop and canons have been known to be really fickle when dropped. they really do not withstand being dropped so hold on to your wristband!!
This is one of the best FM transmitters I have seen. This transmitter has crystal clear sound and is very powerful for a FM transmitter. I live about 40 miles from Houston and I was testing out the full range of this transmitter. It overpowered every radio station except for the two local stations whose towers are less than a mile away. My friends and I usually drive to places in a group, but they usually have me go in front of them because this transmitter overpowers their FM transmitters everywhere in a two car radius. Sucks that Kensington discontinued it because the newer one is not worth it at all.
I'm not a super audio expert, but this cable is nicely priced, and does the job.I wanted to play iTunes on my laptop but have the audio come out of the TV, and this cable was perfect for it. I also used S-Video cable, and was able to put iTunes cover-flow on TV, which was nice.
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 don't think that you can go wrong with the price for these on Amazon. At a normal retailer (Best Buy) this pack of dual-layers was nearly twice as much! The AZO layer is apparently one of the most reliable/durable out there.
I own a Sansa 8gb and I bought this one for my sister. I load it and played to make sure it was fine. The product works perfectly. Great gift for little money.
I got this for my iPhone. I works brilliantly! Rich, powerful sound from a compact case that not only plays my iPhone but also provides an FM stereo radio with several hours of play from the rechargeable Li-ion batteries. There may be other equally ggod or better iPod docking speakers but I couldn't find any with the mix of quality sound, compact ease of use, elegant design and reasonable price. Get this one. You won't be disappointed!
This purchase is a complete waste. The rep was rude, and they refused to allow our return because there are a couple of days left on the manufacturer warranty. I asked if I could call back then, and they stated no, it is now in my record since I called, and it will no longer be honored. Amazon has been absolutely no help whatsoever in assisting as well.Looks like I'm going to have to dispute through my Visa buyer protection. So all in all this purchase was a complete waste of money and time.
Bought a cheap Dell computer system, and it came with a cheap DVD RW that never really worked, replaced it with a drive from Office Max and got all these Power Calibration Errors (0XC0AA0301)... took computer into tech shop and kid said that the drive was bad, replace it. What the heck, it's a brand new drive! Bought a new DVD RW drive, same thing.Problem was the media, was using HP 16x media, and the newer/cheaper drives are just not as forgiving as the older ones. Save yourself some headaches, buy these DVD+R's. Same price, much higher quality.
This is a very good unit for its price. I have had 1 for approximately 1 year and have not had any problems. It is very simple to use and the remote control is very good.This is the cheapest DVD player that I could find at the time. I didn't expect much when I purchased this unit, but it has performed flawlessly. Of course, there are much better units out there for more money, but I rated this one 5 stars, because of its price compared to performance and features.One last thing, this is just my opinion but I believe the Oritrons are nicer looking units then some of the other low end units that I have seen.
I've written some tips based on the reviews here and the problems that I've had. I hesitate to write them, because it makes the Panasonic DMR-E80GH seem so complicated. It's true that it is more complicated than a plain DVD-player, but it does so much more!1.) The Panasonic DMR-E80H has a hard drive similar to a computer. So it helps to treat it like you would a computer. Get a high quality surge protector and plug the DVD player into it. If you turn the DVD-player off or unplug it, wait a minute or so before you turn it back on or plug it back in. You want to allow the hard drive to power all the way down before you ask it to power back up. I unplug it (and all my home entertainment equipment) during thunderstorms, just like I do my computer. Sometimes the DVD player needs to finish what it is doing before it will respond to a new command from the remote or a button on the machine.2.) There are two important buttons: HDD (hard drive) and DVD. Whichever one is active will be lit (on the DVD player). So, if you press a button on the remote and you don't get the expected response, check to see which one is lit. For example, if DVD is lit, then pressing 'stop' then 'enter' won't stop a program from recording to the hard drive. So you have to push HDD first, and then 'stop' then 'enter'.3.) Consider keeping the old DVD player hooked up for children.4.) For DVD-Audio, the default setting is typically stereo 2.0, and you must go into the set up menu of the DVD *disc* to change to 5.1 or DTS.5.) For playing some DVD-Rs, I've had to go into the DVD *player* set-up menu and select 'disc', then 'DVD-video mode', then select 'on'.What I like:Panasonic DMR-E80H has a higher quality picture than our previous two DVD players, one of which was progressive scan. The recording quality is much better than TiVo. I like the fact that it has several inputs. I have inputs from my vcr, two cable boxes, and TiVo. I love the editing functions (which TiVo lacks). When my brother-in-law was Iraq, he wanted news programs. I recorded a news show every day, edited out what he wasn't interested in, and mailed him the discs. He loved it!I've used the cheapest DVD-R's that I could find locally (not on the internet). They work fine. I recorded a program related to work and passed it out to everyone at work. The discs played on everyone's DVD player. We've had no problems with compatibility (yet).If you push play twice, it plays at 1 1/3 speed. It still plays the speech, which we can generally understand. This is great for watching something when we're in a hurry. Unfortunately, this only works in HDD mode, not on DVD's.What I don't like:It doesn't change the channel on the cable box like TiVo does. Once I wanted to record a program and I pushed the record button. Well, about 10 minutes later, it stopped recording the show to record a previously programmed show. It doesn't warn you (like TiVo does).I highly recommend this DVD-recorder. I love it.
Installation and quality of the ink and paper are great. Because of the engineering of the ink unit, the price is fairly high. That is the only limiting factor in my rating.
A while back I posted a not so flattering review of the Panasonic VDR-MD70; I thought that for the price the media was unreliable, user interface was lacking and video quality was inferior. This is the exact opposite! For the price, the media (about 1GB compact flash for the 60 min version) is solid. It boots up in no time, has better picture quality and is about a quarter the price. The only problem I've had is that it's easy to overdrive/distort the sound if things are a bit loud. In a point and shoot video toy, a simple built in limiter would have been helpfull (the only reason it's not 5 stars). I don't use the digital zoom, I just move closer. We've taken more footage with this thing in a couple of weeks than we did in over a year with the Panasonic. It's not the tool for your next indie film, but for those quaint home snaps of the toddlers, it can't be beat.
I would recommend staying away from this product and company. The USB1.1 driver shipped with the product and the latest driver downloaded from the support website both produce the same error while installing on 3 different Windows XP SP2 boxes.
I had a cordless iron for several years and liked the convenience but had difficulty finding a replacement. One that I purchased was too heavy and did not retain heat well. I was somewhat hesitant to order the Panasonic but am very happy that I did. It is a breeze to use and does retain heat. I would definitely recommend this product.
To begin, this package arrived way ahead of schedule and with no problems. The skin fits the 30gb just fine and the wall charger works well. I haven't timed it, but I think it charges faster than USB. I haven't used the car charger yet, but I would assume it works just as well as the wall adapter. The only reason my rating was 4 stars instead of 5 is that I ordered the green skin for my green Zen Vision:M and the colors do not match exactly. I might have preferred the clear skin but besides the looks I am satisfied with everything else, very functional and the price can't be beat.
I bought the Leica version of this camera after getting Leica's offer of a $[...] rebate, making it closer in price to the Panasonic version. I use Leica rangefinders and will perhaps benefit from the JPG tweaks that are special the the Leica version. Most of my remarks would probably apply to the Panasonic edition, though.This camera and lens replaced a Canon 20D kit with a similar IS zoom lens. In other words, the Leica replaced an excellent SLR with roughly the same resolution (8.x megapixels, versus 7.5 megapixels on the Leica).I have been pleased in every way with the Vario-Elmarit lens, which is as sharp as I would expect for a Leica-branded lens. The controls (both on the lens and the top-mounted shutter speed dial) are very nice and familiar for an RF user like me.The body is larger and "blockier" than a Leica rangefinder, as are all SLRs. However, I am excited that this 4/3 mount camera not only comes with an excellent lens (I think better than the Canon 17-85mm it replaced) but also gives me access to quite a few fine 4/3 lenses, such as the Olympus macro and telephoto lenses.A couple of camera body features that I like a great deal and, in my opinion, are better than the Canon:1. Nicely designed built-in flash that first comes up in "bounce" position and then on a second button-press moves into "straight-ahead" position. It fits flush into the body when not in use.2. VERY accessible and easy to use control for adjusting flash power for fill flash and similar applications.3. Equally accessible and easy to use back-panel control for exposure compensation--important on any digital camera, since you will want to dial back in sunlit and other contrasty scenes to avoid blown-out highlights!4. Top-mounted MECHANICAL switches for shutter speed, sequence/single shooting, and metering mode, plus two preset buttons, are always there, always visible--no waiting for or squinting at an LCD display.5. Lately I have not done much macro shooting, but I do like it. I expect to use the live view feature with all its strangeness. (The camera does two mirror-blips per exposure in this mode.) It beats hunching down on the ground photographing insects with a right-angle viewfinder.As much as I liked the Canon 20D and 30D I used to use, I think this camera is better designed for easy and fast shooting.I was going to say this is a camera for photographers at all levels. However, I will still likely use my Leica rangefinders for professional work. That's not a slam on the Digilux 3. The Canon 20D and 30D occupied about the same position in my mind--if I were using a DSLR for professional work I might want a higher end camera for more ruggedness, better dirt sealing, and so on.
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.
Great design, very comfortable to wear, and most importantly superb sound quality. I had originally bought a Denon headphone before I found this one. The Denon was ok, but when I tried the Sennheiser I could hardly believe how much better this one is.
If I had any complaint it would be as so many have mentioned that you cannot preview what the picture will look like outdoors. However, for ease of operation, setting selection, etc. this is a great little digital camera and takes decent pictures for its price range.
I like the snagless connection feature. Otherwise it's your basic Belkin Ethernet cable for home or office networks. It's good.
I received it in a timly manner, but when I got it it did not work. It was not worth the hassle and time to try to return it.
I bought the camera last month from Amazon at $169.99, and am very pleased by its performance. The shooting speed is super fast, the quality of the pictures is awesome. Once I had it, I didn't want to touch my another camera any more, a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80, which I bought last summer. Overall, SD750 is a great compact camera, plus the price is really affordable.
This is an excellent textbook for the ever-dreaded Organic Chemistry. Clear and well written, it made the two semesters spent grinding out carbon compounds slightly less painful than they would otherwise have been, and it still sits on my shelf as a very handy reference tool and was quite valuable while studying for the MCAT. It's a tad pricey, but if the class you're taking has a shaky text, seriously consider trading it in for this one.
Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)The camera worked great for 33 days and then the display went out. It would show icons and images retained in the camera, but not the image viewed through the lens. I shipped it to Canon's repair facility who honored the warranty and confirmed "that the service you requested on your POWER SHOT SD750 (SILVER) has been completed and your equipment has been shipped to you". Unfortunately they reversed some numbers in my street address and my camera may or may not arrive at my house. (I called Canon who corrected the address but I'm not sure if it was in time. The most recent email from Canon still shows the wrong address)
This bag works great for my FinePix S9000 camera. It's a perfect fit (including with the standard camera strap), provides good padding/protection, and the outside pocket has room for extra batteries or memory cards. Unfortunately, not enough room to also fit the manual outside, but this is a minor issue. Great buy for the price.
I ordered these for my two-year-old twins to help keep them entertained on a plane flight and long car trip. They worked wonderfully! Scaled to just the right size, but also adjustable so I know they'll last a number of years. All I had to do was make sure I practiced a few times with the kids at home before we actually needed them on the road. They kept them on for most of our 2+ hour plane ride, and watched an entire movie on our 7-hour drive. Lifesavers!
I bought my first VGP-BPL6 on March 24, 2007 from Amazon (through PC Universe) for $188.87. Worked great - easily provides five hours regardless of screen/power saving settings.Now it's already completely dead and won't hold a charge. And now it's somehow worth $300 +???? Why doesn't Sony just come to your house with a gun to rip you off? I'd respect it more. Or be honest up front and say "oh we'll be jacking the price way up on this after the models have been out for about a year." So it's the stock battery which on an ultra-low voltage machine Sony manufactures to provide less than 2 hours of run-time, or $300. Have they started making these from platinum? Sony sure did not sell enough VGN-any UMPC models to say demand is so high this price can be remotely justified.This is EXACTLY why I won't be buying Sony anything from now on. What an offensively over-priced battery. It's more than a third of the cost of many of the models it works with. And for $300 maybe it will last a year.All this does is take a great little machine which I loved and leave a bad taste in my mouth for anything Sony. Hopefully that's what their goal was.
This is my second pair of ER6Is (unfortunately, my dog saw my first pair dangling off the dining room table and decided that they would make a nice snack). They have a nice natural and balanced sound that isn't overpowered with bass. It's amazing how clear these are. With the ER6I's you can listen to your favorite music and be able to pick out each instrument thats playing. Also, when you're flying (plane) they cancel out a majority of the engine noise and make it easy to sleep. Or, if you're on the train next to noisy kids, they can help "tune" them out. The only drawback that may take you some time to get used to is that to fully enjoy them you need to ensure that you get a proper seal in your ear, which means that the ear tips need to be moistened before their inserted in your ear canal. Once, you've got the proper seal they are wonderful. For the money, you can't beat these. Highly rated.
NETGEAR RP614 Web Safe Router with 4-Port 10/100 Mbps SwitchI purchased this item a few weeks ago and have not had the time to set it up yet to determine its functionality. I can say this though; it arrived earlier than scheduled, in absolutely new condition, packaged well, arrived with everything it stated would be shipped except the Ethernet cable. I will write an additional Seller Feedback once I connect the device and see how well it works.
This is fantastic working in my DSLR. It was also the first memory product that didn't take a long frustrating time to get out of the terrible plastic clamshell. The packaging is outstanding. The SD card itself works flawlessly and the only problem now is that I'm taking too many shots.
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.
When I shop, I always look for the Belkin name first.They make good, strong products.
The Rolodex Laptop Stand has proven to be light weight, but quite durable. It folds down to a slim profile so I can store it easily. It's light enough that I'm carrying it back and forth from work when I have after-hours paperwork. The mesh design seems to keep my laptop cool, while the all metal contruction is stable and does not easily wobble or bend.I've been impressed with the different angles of elevation offered. In the time I've been using the laptop desk, I've noticed a significant decrease in headaches and strained neck muscles. Before this, I was having to do periodic therapies at the chiropractor because of neck strain that my doctor referred to as "trauma" from using a laptop. Great product! I'll likely buy another to keep at home.
I have 4 of these printers. I am a teacher and have 2 of the 1710n and 2 of the 1710. They are great printers, very fast. First page comes out within seconds. The toner lasts quite a while... as a teacher I know this as we do a lot of printing in my classroom.
Wanted a pocket scope to view the birds in my backyard or to take with me on a trip.Finally decided on the Bruton Echo 7x18 scope and I'm glad I did. I'm not a dedicated bird watcher or a hunter so for the fun times I use it, I'm very satisfied. Close-up viewing at a very reasonable price.
This clock radio has some nice features (waking to CD, pleasant LCD, separate weekday/weekend alarms, nature sounds, etc.) BUT these are only good it if works. The CD player stopped working after about a year, the radio reception is poor, the clock always ran slow and had to be reset about every 2 months, and my unit just completely died one night after about 6 years of use. I wouldn't buy this again even though I liked the features.
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 is a great sub-woofer. As said in other reviews, it does have port noises. I found these only when I had the sub in the middle of my room. Any sub in a port enclosure is going to have port noises. If you place the sub correctly the noises go undeteced even at max volume levels. As for the people that blew the sub or the amp, that is from running too much power to the amp. I have 30 watts rms running to it and I get thunderous bass with the amp set at less than half power. I highly recomend this sub-woofer!
I love this CD player, mostly for these 2 things -AUX Input: Which lets me connect any source as input.Codec support: I have songs in a number of codecs - WMA, AAC, MP3 and ATRAC - this puppy plays all of the codecs pretty well. Navigation between songs, folders is fast enough for me. I hardly use the remote but its good to have one.Sony has brought out some newer players that have a USB input in addition to the features in this one but this was good enough for our car.Liked it so much, I bought another for my parents.
I paid $800 for the Bose wave Music System/Multi CD Changer. The changer holds 3 CDs. Now the changer will not work and the changer was seldom used. It keeps the CDs and then displays "Disc Error" and will not eject the CD. If you put a CD in any of the CD slots in the changer, it keeps the CD and will not eject it. Bose will give you a list of procedures to perform that might correct the problem and at the end states that if they do not work;send the changer back to them and they will repair it for $75 plus shipping. You can try all these remedies numerous times but they will not fix the changer and Bose knows it; they know what the problem is. This problem is common on their CD changers. Bose should be made to compensate/and or fix this problem when a consumer has spent this much money on a sound system/changer. I will never buy from them again. It is a rip off and they are getting by with it.
The Toshiba Pocket PC e310 is easy to use - the color is great. The reminder sounds are not too obnoxious - but can be clearly heard.Since it is has versions of Word and Excel it makes a great tool to be used in the field and then complete the final documents in the office.The initial startup is simple if you follow the directions. This is extremely important. Also you must remember to sync and charge so you do not lose your information. My Pocket PC was a gift but if I was purchasing, with the knowledge I have now, this is the one I would buy.
Order this item directly from Eton website. Cost is 9.95 plus 6.95 for shipping.
Overview: I've been using the 5590 through a Windows XP Pro SP2 machine for over two years (probably closer to three) without any major incidents. The 5590 is a good scanner, but the included software definitely leaves things to be desired.First, I'm not using HP's software, I'm using VueScan, which is a third-party interface program for almost all modern scanners.Onto the 5590: This is not a high load production scanner, but it does fine as a low-use SOHO ADF / flatbed / transparency scanner. If you do any of these functions in high volume, then you'll want a dedicated scanner for that purpose.Color and Scan Quality: I can't speak for the OEM software, and I've never calibrated the scanner, so I can't give a technical discussion of the scanner's color quality, but I've never noticed any major color distortions. Using a function like Corel Photo-Paint's "Auto Adjust" tends to fix most color, brightness, or contrast issues that I've had with the scanner.I have no problems with the optical quality of the scanning. I've only used the full 2400dpi optical resolution for scanning negatives, but then I resample the image down to 1200dpi or lower in an image editing program.The Auto Document Feeder Function: I tend to scan about 50-100 pages once every other month (scanning in bills and other important documents). Yes, it's jammed on me a few times, but I've always been able to pull out the jammed paper without incident. The top of the ADF lifts up, so there is easy access to at least part of the ADF mechanism.The ADF mechanism does seem low-quality, but it does it job without major incident. The ADF is good for text-only document (black and white) scanning, so if you need to copy color graphics, then you'll need to get a dedicated ADF color scanner. Also, I've never used the duplexing option, so I can't speak to that. If I need to scan a two-sided multi-page document, I tend to manually scan the top side and bottom side, and then manually merge the pages in Adobe Acrobat. Anyway, unless an ADF scanner has dual CCD sensors (one for each side) aka "one pass duplexing," duplexing is bound to be problematic.Flatbed Function: It works. I can't really compare the speed to other scanners, but it's fast enough for my use. The lid of the flatbed is white, except for the ADF mechanism opening, where the mechanism is visible. So, one may need to use white cardstock when the required scan area is larger than the document being scanned. The lid floats, which is great for books, but with the ADF mechanism, the weight may be too much for older, delicate books (thin pages, damaged bindings, etc.)Transparency Function: I've used this to scan a few 35mm negatives every now and then. With the 2400dpi scan resolution, you'll be able to get scans large enough for quality 4x6 prints. If you're looking to scan in a lot of negatives on a regular basis, then you'll want a dedicated negative/slide scanner.Bundled Windows Software: ReadIris and Presto PageManager are essentially useless, especially if you already have Adobe Acrobat. For those that don't, with Acrobat Reader and other free PDF software, you'll probably be able to match, if not beat the functionality (OCR and document management) of these programs.-----Final Thoughts: This is a good entry-level multi-use scanner as long you have a decent level of proficiency with computers. The OEM interface software and bundled software are just dead weight. The scanner is not designed for heavy use or abuse, so if you need a medium or high volume ADF scanner or negative scanner, dig deeper into your wallet and look for a dedicated scanner.
Replaced an older, less expensive set of Philips N/C headphones with these. These are comparable at cancelling noise but are better constructed. Major improvements are 1) much increased comfort due to better padding and 2) the ability to remove the dangling cable when you're not listening to music. I use these while reading on airplanes, so can't comment on the music sound quality.
Printed 2 pages so far - yea!The printer installation messed up my existing HP Scanner driver stuff, and I had to reinstall/repair that mess.Don't forget to get a USB cable, as one is not included with this product.But this printer is a great value for the price!(Amazon: Please don't edit out the negative portions of this review, as you have done to my reviews in the past. Thanks!)
I just purchased this printer on clearance 2 days ago. I have printed 4 letters and approximately 6 or 7 "signs" on glossy photo paper for my son's birthday party. I must report that I'm already out of ink! I have NEVER EVER had this problem with my old Lexmark printer. I purchased this HP because of it's low clearance price (I paid MUCH less for this brand new printer than it would of cost me to purchase 2 new ink cartridges for my older Lexmark). I've emailed HP regarding the ink cartridges, because on their website, they claim that cartridge 95 is the largest this printer can accept. If this is the case, I will promptly return this printer as I won't be able to afford to buy ink every few days when this printer is used! Otherwise, the print quality is great!
These headphones are a great improvement over the units packed into most items, iPods, Zunes, etc. The bass response is strong, and the clarity is impressive for this price range.They are comfortable, and fit well when choosing between the 3 sizes of ear pads.These have become my default running 'phones. They have been through over one hundred miles and are in great shape still.They have also accidently gone through two entire wash cycles, and are still in perfect working order.Highly recommended, but if you are looking for long-term comfortable wear, look no further than the Sennheiser HD-595, which are astounding.
Bought this device and Fell in love with it. The screen is great, The audio is excellent. It also has a bass boost which I think is cool. The only thing that I found as a problem was the $40 for the extra software it need to read mp4. After putting my pictures on it I noticed it kept freezing when I tried to view them, but it was because the pictures were too large. After changing the size to 1600x1200 it stopped gliching. As far as the static I only notice it when I playback video that I recorded, and it's so minute that you won't really even notice it. I would probably change this to a 4 3/4 stars
When this thing works, it's fine. But if anything goes wrong, you're SOL.I had to reset my router, which means it defaults to an unencrypted state. To re-set encryption, you have to go to a web address. The site no longer exists -- or at least it's been down for the past few days. The "24/7" tech support number is a joke -- I've been on hold now for two hours. (I'm on hold as I write this!) I've written e-mail, no response. Are these guys even still in business?Buyer beware!
I have used it for over a mounth with no problems. I like the small slim design. I have recommended this product among my friends and they liked it too, some of them already purchased their own.
I have all my AV equipment in a media closet for both my great room (cable, AVR, Blu-ray) and master bedroom (cable). I use a Logitech Harmony 900 for controlling my AV setup in the great room (works great). I needed something to control the cable box for the master bedroom though, but didn't need quite the horse-power of the Harmony RF remote. This system did the trick for the master bedroom at a fraction of the cost. I'm very happy with both solutions.
This pouch is nifty and a real cute size. I'm glad I purchased it!
This dvd player does not live up to the hype. Picture quality is poor with very granulated results along with leaving shadows of previous images for minutes upon minutes outside of the letterbox area. Another problem that I have been having with this player is that all of a sudden the audio will drop. Leaving you with no choice but to eject the disk and restart the process of loading and searching for the correct scene. This review is strictly based upon DVD play as I have yet to play divx using this machine.
The picture and description that is represented of the ink cartridge on Amazon is NOT what you get. This is a REMANUFACUTRED item. I had to call 2x to get a refund. Finally got it. They might have changed the pic by now...?
This product worked like a champ. I plugged it in using an ethernet connection so I'd have internet access. My laptop recognized the device, downloaded the drivers and away I went. Couldn't beat the price.
I have been a customer at Amazon since it first started and have bought hundreds and hundreds of items over the years, but I have never, until now, written a review. I absolutely have to write this one because this product has so exceeded my expectations. This is the first technology product I have ever acquired in my thirty years of being in the technology field that has worked flawlessly in the first ten seconds of use. I don't read manuals anyway, but in this case, no one has to read anything - you just plug these devices into the wall outlets and you are good to go.I needed to extend my very fast Internet connection beyond where it comes into the house and didn't want to take the time to set up and properly secure a wireless network. I decided to try these devices based on a review by Walt Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal of a similar device by NetGear. He said it was easy, but this was so easy it's astonishing. Step one: I removed the device from its container, plugged it into a wall socket, and removed the cable connection that went from my cable modem to my laptop and plugged it into the device. Step two: I took my laptop downstairs, removed the second device from its box, plugged it into a wall socket, plugged my laptop into it and there it was - my Internet connection with the same speed I had originally. And I didn't even have to reboot!If all of technology were this easy, we'd be a lot further ahead!
I recieved these headphones as a Christmas present for my new iPod nano and have never used the iPod headphones again since. The Fontopias have super deep and rich bass even when the iPod's EQ is set to the default. I keep mine at Bass booster for an even greater effect.With the problems someof the people were complaining about, They were not wearing the buds in all the way. You have to have them in all the way to get the good bass and to keep them in. With them in all the way, you also get the outside noise reduction fully. When you have music on at a decent level, you won't notice anything.Finally with the sound quality. You could literally hear all the sound and notes that are in the music. The lame iPod headphones can't compete at all. The trebel is perfect and the bass is super deep.You should definately consider these instead of getting ripped off by a higher priced earphone that would deliver maybe slightly better results.
I really needed a printer and purchased this item in a rush at a local store. Now, I really don't know why I purchased this item!!Con:1) So huge and took up so much space, it won't fit on my desk space or side table; normal peripherial stand does not work for this printer!2) Extremely heavy and it was such a hassle to bring this machine back to my room located at 3rd floor! (it did not fit in the truck or barely fit in the backseat of my car)3) Ink catridge costs more than actual printer itself(this can be said for most printers nowadays, but considering the cost of ink cartridges need to be installed, expect to spend averaging $85 per cartridge x 4 ("1 x black +3 x color") = $340 total!=> More expensive than printer itself!!!!!!!!!!!4)Frequent automatic calibration!!I am not sure if this can be applied to all, but my printer starts calibrating itself every 15 minutes or so for nothing! it is very noisy and annoying, and scares me a lot because it starts all of a sudden!5)Single papertrayI thought there should be at least 2 trays avaialble for this size, but there is only one tray at the bottom. But tray number shows "Tray 2". I cannot find any other tray?!6)When paper is low, it stops printing and shows "error"this printer does not run until paper tray becomes empty. Instead, it shows "Error: Paperjam". There is no paper jammed in the machine, just papers are running low. this machine is STUPID!Pro:There is nothing special to note really but1) Printing speed and data transfer speed is pretty fast2) Initial sample cartiridge came with last longer than I anticipated3) printing quality is quite good for all type of papers ( but using printing paper or non-economy paper is recommended for color printing)Possible recommendation:If I had more time to research, I would have gone to smaller, lighter weight, more compactly designed machine such as:HP Laserjet 1018 Printer
I am enjoying this Toshiba. For $746 (free shipping) it is a steal. It took me 15min to set up the TV and start watching in HD. The menu from the remote control is not very user friendly. The DVD plays regular DVD and also VCD. I have a lot of hindi VCDs so now I am able to watch it.The sound quality could have been better, but then again, for the price it is definitely a great deal.
After using Transcend memory products for years and these cards lately, my inclination is to buy only Transcend cards. Other cards seem to lie about what class they are, calling class 4, class 6 and worse. but Transcend is a true what you see is what you get card. I have 6 class 6 cards now and everyone of them is Transcend. They are two 32Gb cards and four 16GB cards.
I was a little skeptical about spending this type of money of headphones after reading some of the reviews, but I have found they are truly worth it. I got these for work were there are vacuum pumps which can be quite loud and they are great at reducing the noise.Someone compared these to their bose noise cancelling headphones and after using both I would have to say I enjoy these more for a couple reasons.1. Size : The bose headphones are large and bulky. These are just earbuds so they can be stowed easily.2. Noise cancellation : These are isolating not cancelling people should really learn the difference before complaining. The bose seem to work better with ambient noise on aircraft, but I find it has trouble cancelling out things that are outside this range.One note the PVC ear buds hurt a little so I went with softer ones (E2cN model) can use them for extended periods of time.
Don't have a TV but you do have a Mac? The EyeTV 500 is an HDTV PVR box that allows you to watch & record HDTV content on your computer.This EyeTV 500 was hooked to a Comcast cable and I could watch un-encrypted digital channels (Clear QUAM).The EyeTV 500 is a fully digital product. It does not have connectors for analog video it does have a composite video input port.EyeTV 500 support closed captioning, and all aspect ratios are supported. The window size is adjusted on-the-fly if a channel switches from 4:3 to 16:9.Another great feature, you can export EyeTV content to any format that QuickTime supports, such as MPEG-4 or DV. You can also save content as MPEG Program or Elementary streams.
Using these as suround sides and suuround back in a 7.1 surround set up. for the price you cant beat them, I have long been a (Carver fan), not surprised at the built quality of these speakers, would recommend them to anyone looking for surround speakers at a price you simply cannot beat.
I have used this mic for 4 years to record my guitar amp. It sounds great, but sometimes you need to play around a little with mic placement to get a good sound. This mic has been abused, and it is practically unbreakable. Criticisms: Mic has a very short range and low gain. When recording voice you need to hold very close to mouth. When recording guitar you need to have the amp very loud. In both cases you need to turn up the input gain on your recording device.Having said that, this is a good sounding microphone that will give you years of ultra-reliable use. I recommend it for all project studios.
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.
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.
insignia pdvd10. just bought it at best buy. great player. disregard all the negatives in other reviews-didnt experience them at all, but one. vehicle power cord is really short(2 feet? ) and you're gonna need an extension. otherwise video and sound quality are great, and spillproof design seems smart for kids. waiting to see how it holds up over time, but build quality looks very good and it has long 1 year warranty.
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.
After extensive research, I bought this camera and have no regrets. No need for me to go into all the great features since you can read them on lots of camera review sites. One thing I would stress is the wide angle lens is a must! And the 10X zoom is amazing. It is made in Japan, and the built quality is superb! The body is not ultra compact, and it is on the heavier side since it is all metal construction. Very solid. I took over 500 photos on the 16:9 wide screen format. They all came out spectacularly. Highly recommend this camera.
This is an awesome lens!Pros:Super fast autofocus. Good for sportsGreat bokeh. Great for portraits!Sharp throughoutShort lens but good weightFull-time manual focusCons:3 foot minimum focusing distanceSometimes I wish this lens can zoom because the image quality is stunning but prime is good in its own way.
I admit I was a little concerned when I read the negative reviews about this scanner. My old scanner (not HP) died unexpectedly and I wanted a document feeder on the replacement. This scanner is excellent--it was very easy to install. It gives me no trouble at all, and it was a good bargain too!
Well ill have to keep this review short as its getting late.This is actually the first TV that i have taken to write a review for (Its Currently 12:19AM so my spelling might be a bit off)Alright enough of the pointless talk, here is my review.Oh by the way the S4 of this TV is out. (New Color Wheel) its called the HL-S4266W which has a new Color wheel.Upon first reading about this TV i was a bit skeptical. The whole "The Shell on the bottom of the screen when your seeing black on the scrren." First of all you do see a little what looks like a white shell on the bottom of ths screen. However is is barely noticable unless your trying to pick it out (Had my friend try to find something wrong with the screen when it was all black and he had problems finding the "Shell")When i was buying a TV i needed one that was less the 40" in width because my wall unit is only 40" wide. So i was looking at a lot of Plasma's and LCD's but all of them were around 41-45" because of the side mounted speakers. This TV however was 39.3" wide which fit perfecly in the space. At first i hooked up my Xbox360 to the system with my friend and booted it up. The TV makes a chime sound which is a little catchy but not positive nor negitive in my opinion. I get to the Xbox screen, set it for 720P/Widescreen. So i start playing a game and my first reaction was it looked like crap compared to my Sony 60" WEGA Tv. After my friend left I was looking over at the Xbox and figured out that the video cable was switched to EDTV instead of HDTV. When i switched it to HDTV i saw a HUGE differnce. The picture was really really sharp and the TV is VERY bright which is good for movies and games. I am really happy with the purchase of this TV and i would reccomend it to anyone that is looking for a good cheap Hi-Def TV.Pros:- Looks amazing if you feed it a High-Def source.- Very nice and bright if you want to play games or watch movies.- The interface is very clean and neat. (Not importaint but i like it)- It is a very nice looking TV compared to some others i saw at Bestbuy.- I like the speakers at the bottom of the TV. It gives the screen a very clean and nice cut.Cons:- This TV brings out details from bad sources such as a standard DVD Player (I would just purchase a Upconvert DVD Player which outputs to 720P and you will have a amazing picture)- The Bulb will burn out in about 2-4 years (Depending on use)
Yes, the bass covers very low frequency to 8 Hz. But I am not only listening to bass when I am listening to music, and am feeling the higher frequency sound is not good at all. I have a Siberia by Icemat for comparison. The bass part are almost of the same performance. But the sound at higher frequency of this earbud is kind of crappy. Also, don't expect too much from sound-isolation. I can hear clearly the other sound outside. Overall, I would not recommend this earbud anyway for its $30 price. It's not better than the original ipod earbud.
Samsung makes the best product for the lowest price point - period. HOWEVER - CAVEAT EMPTOR is a universal truth that should NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!I had issues with my Samsung HD tube TV (different model but this info is still applicable). I was a good little customer - going through the normal processes - but ended up without a TV for two one month periods at a time! I eventually escallated to Samsung corporate by looking up their NJ Offices and asking to speak to the VP of Marketing / Customer Service. I was routed to the specialized corporate customer care group and STILL got the run around. A Samsung Customer Service Manager eventually offered to sell me a TV for MORE THAN I COULD BUY IT IN THE STORE!!!!!!! How INSULTING! UNBELIEVEABLE is the only way to describe how INEPT their Service processes and groups are. They supposedly use the Six Sigma approach to quality... I can tell you with Samsung - they only give lip service to quality and customer service. I have NEVER been more disappointed with a company than with Samsung.
If you have more than 1 computer, you need this. If you have a broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, etc.), you need this! Very easy to hookup. I was up and running in 10 minutes.The fact that this router has a 4 port switch is even more amazing. Why? because a switch(as opposed to a hub) lets you enjoy your full bandwith regardless of how many computers are &quot;talking&quot; to each other. Example using a switch: computer A and computer B are transfering files between each other on your LAN while at the very same time computer C is accessing the internet at the fastest speed possible depending on your ISP. If you were using a hub however, all those computers would have to wait in line until the other computer stopped &quot;taliking&quot;.Plus the little LED lights look cool.
If you need a simple, clean cut radio, this is it. The 4" speaker doesa good job of clean reproduction. Don't expect deep bass and shrill heighs,though. Just good FM, and fair AM reception. Weather and TV are OK too.Remember that TV audio will disappear in two years when the FCC will implement the new digital TV broadcasting.A big plus, this radio has built in power adaptor. No bulky outside gitzmo.Size is right, tuning is good with light indicator. A great radio for theprice. If you want more, then look at the new stereo HD radios. Best bet forthis is the small but great Radi-osophy HD 100. Check it out.Louis 11-30-07
I bought this camera for my wife. She wanted a tiny but reliable camera so I read all reviews here and got it. But when I picked up the first printed pictures, I was really disappointed. Was it a problem of mine? I think the picture quality is the most important feature. It is not sharp at all. My wife used to have cheaper (no zoom) Canon but she lost it. I think that made much better picture. If it didn't, I wouldn't have purchased autofocus camera again. I suspected Zoom function. The moving of lens part looks unstable. But I am not sure whether it is the problem of particulary my camera or whole products. I just think I didn't need a small camera with zoom function at all.
I've ridden through 200 miles of RAIN and it still worked. I use it every time I go for a ride.
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.
I got this set, since I don't trust the flattys. It has 2 HDMI inputs, 2 sets of component video, and 2 sets of the yellow/red/white rca inputs. It even has the S-video, and the RF jack too. One cannot go wrong with this set. I couldn't beat the under $400.00 price.
This is a nice little knife for the kitchen. It's super sharp but I actually prefer a knife with more weight to it. The blade isn't as dense as some other Henkel's I own but this one is nice for the price and doeswhat it is asked to do.
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 love this thing. The display is excellent. At 22" wide screen you can easily run several programs, or display two full pages of word processing text. I use it for PhotoShop and the colors and resolution are excellent. As a bonus, the base adds card readers and USB ports on the desktop, where you want them. And you can dock an iPod. You can play the iPod through these speakers, but I cannot figure out why you would, unless you did not have iTunes installed (like at work). In that case, a better option would be to install PodPlayer on your iPod and play through the computer speakers. With everything built in (including a microphone), it leaves your real desktop looking very clean. And the unit itself is real nice looking.The speakers are just ok for speech or windows sounds (TV set quality). But if you want to listen to music, you will still need a good pair of high quality speakers. I have yet to hear any monitor with built in speakers sound good for music.Summary --Video: 10Design: 10Convenience: 10Audio Quality: 3
I love these headphones, everyone is raving about them in the reviews so I'm just gonna suggest the foam mod that is floating around for these HD 555 headphones. It is a very simple mod that you can look up online or even youtube. Foam is installed and hinders these lovely headphones from the open air design, some claim they may be on par with the 595s but I can simply say they sound even better than before.The whole process involves removing some simple snap on pieces of the cans, a simple small phillips head screwdriver is used to take out a few screws to reach the sticky rectangular foam strips that block the air. The foam strips come off easily and the headphones can be reassembled easily. Sounds difficult but it is very simple and painless mod, enjoy !
I love these headphones. This is my third pair. The first lasted for around five years of hard use, sweat, and travel. One of the earpieces fell out of the plastic housing. The second pair just died after about four years of similarly hard use. A connection came loose in the wire of one of the earpieces. So now I have a third pair, and this pair was less expensive than either of the two previous pairs. Less than ten dollars for four-five years of use is great in my book.I have small ears, so many headphones hurt or fall off. These do neither, even after long periods of wear or sleeping in them. They stay on securely without pinching. I like to hear what's going on around me, and these are perfect for that. They let me hear the music clearly without blocking out noises I need to be alert to. The sound quality is good, though not excellent. The bass gets a bit lost since the speakers are just a touch too large for my ears. Luckily my mp3 player has an equilizer that lets me crank up the bass manually. But what do expect from such small speakers that don't make a seal with your eardrums? I like that they are unobtrusive, too.Every time I need a new pair of headphones I check the competition, and I always end up coming back to these.
I bought this on thanksgiving sale on Radioshack. After reading the reviews in Amazon, I was convinced eventhough it won't charge my second genreation ipod touch.I recieved the item, and it was clearly said that it won't charge Touch second generation.I called Customer service and they said it will only play the Ipod touch second generation and will not charge it. They said if you need charge capability you need to buy imotion max.Also , I noticed that it is hard to plug in my Ipod touch as pins dosen't match.Everytime, I need to really work hard to plug in and out.Sometime I felt like I was going to break my Ipod Pins.Two day's later, the actual issue started. It stopped playing in between. And since yesterday even the FM functionality stopped working.The controls also were not responding. Remote worked for first two days.Once I programmed it, again that also stopped working. I went to the local radioshack store. They said they cannot take it back and I need to send it to thier warehouse. I going to send it back to warehouse. Will keep you all posted on how it goes.I should agree, the music/sound is very good (Atleast for couple of days with my ipod touch 2gen),however, I strongly recommand to think twice before you buy this product if you have 2 gen IPOD Touch.
I bought these for my son to take to London to use with Skype. The price was right and they were easy to setup and perform well.
I bought these same RAM modules when I first built my computer about 2yrs ago. I upgraded to Windows 7 about 6mos ago, so I needed more RAM. Ordered another 2GB worth and then started getting BSOD and other funky error messages about once a week. Unfortunately, I waited too long and now I can't return them. I'm currently running my computer on only the original 2GB of RAM I had when I built it and I'm no longer encountering errors. I wouldn't recommend these.
I really like this drive - it's extremly fast, silent and doesnt get too hot.
This sub cannot compare to any other sub. I just have one and made a custom ported box for it. Sounds so good that one cant even compare any other subs to it. No other sub can touch it. I have had this sub for about a year and it still runs great no problems at all. Hasn't lost any sound and still hits as hard as when I first got it. Don't bother with any of the other subs because if you want the loudest get a this real sub.
Simply put, this is top notch low latency RAM at a bargain price.
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 bought this set of speakers because I travel a lot for work and wanted to be able to listen to my music in my hotel room. My friend has the set that is made specifically for the ipod mini and I was not very impressed with the sound, especially when the volume was turned up. So I decided to go a step up and buy these instead. I am really glad I did, these have far superior sound and there are special adapters to fit almost all kinds of ipods, so my mini fits perfectly. It also comes with a remote and international adapters. The sound is obviously not as good as say,Bose speakers, but then again they are not portable like these speakers are. I am very happy with these speakers.
Got my Router, I already had all the wires laid out, first of all I was releaved to see that 4 port meant 4 ports plus an uplink, unlike old netgear hubs where 4 ports meant 3 plus uplink. Anyhow plugged it in, was about to put the cd in to run whatever software I needed and noticed that it was already running by itself. I have'nt tried running any of the fancy port forwarding stuff, unfortunately I still cant do file trasnfers with MSN messenger or windows messenger for XP (nor the fancy videos) I tried everything, I hope Microsoft fixes that. One feature I wish the router had was distributing bandwidth because now I got one person who runs p2p Kazaa and drains the life out of the rest of us. Overall no problems with the router itself. got it for 39.99 but still waiting for the rebate mail. Oh well, time will tell
can store over 4000 pictures on my camera. i love it! i never have to delete a pic so i can back up some things and also use it to store other things.
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.
Works as advertised. I try to be organized & having a labler that is quick & easy to use helps.
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.
Small, quick, and easy to use. Really cool features. My cellphone was not listed as supported (Samsung), however with a little diligence it does make and receive calls. Occasionally, I have had to reboot the cellphone -- but for the most part it works now without any fiddling. I tested it with my daughter's Motorola and all the features work -- favorites, voice calling, etc. I plan to use Audio Books as I have subscribed with them for several years. This will come in handy on driving trips, though most of mine are by air -- which is how I justify the expense (saving time and frustration). One thing I noticed is how fast it acquires the satellites compared to my laptop solution. Heck, it even works inside the house. I haven't noticed any problem with volume -- this is probably more a factor of the vehicle and the slant of the windshield. Headphone jack would be nice, though. Read the instructions and synch up with Garmin so that all the latest updates get loaded before you use it. BTW, Jill sounds really miffed when she says, "recalculating!"
I bought this when i bought my widescreen 14 inch notebook, and althugh the computer stretches out the internal "square" for the computer, it would work even better on non widescreen formats. If you have a 14-15.4 inch screen, this bag will hug it very nicely. Plenty of aux pockets for almost anything, inlcuding cd sleeves with a material that doesnt get them scratched up too easily a plus for me. It splits the main compartment into the computer and the side wall which is adjustable depending on the size of your notebook. Otherwise put all your power cables and mouses with ease. velco strap holds the computer in place well, and documents and folders have many places to go also. I noticed the reinforcments on some key joints, which eased my worries about it breaking on me. Its not expensive, so dont expect it to, but it doesnt look shabby either. No one will notice tis a 30 dollar bag thats for sure. It has all the qualities and features of one that is much more, backed by a targus warranty.If your looking for a bag that can be used as much or as little as you need it, and at a great price, not to mention an established company brand, this is a good choice.
This little item has made my life easier. I am a Professional Photographer and use a number of USB devices and four external hard drives. It has always been a chore to dust my desk because of all the cords but now I can keep it clean and do not accidentally unplug the wrong cord from my computer to attatch another one!
I have only had my Zen for about 5 months and it's already freezing up. I have to keep resetting it but to no avail. I think I should have paid exrta money and went with iPod.
I got mine about a month ago and am just back from 10 days in Italy, where I used this extensively.Sharp, good flare control, lots of fun. The previous reviewer says something about the AF being slow-- which, while true, is only half the story. You're almost always going to be focusing at or near infinity, so it's actually very rare to have to wait. Because this lens has such wide depth of field, I actually usually keep it on manual focus and leave it near infinity.Actually, the biggest challenge with this lens is composition-- it can be surprisingly hard to find a scene with interesting things in all directions. That said, this lens is *excellent* for inside buildings and crowded city streets. Be aware that outdoors, finding the correct exposure can be difficult for a number of reasons. I did significantly better in M (manual) mode than my camera was doing in A (aperture) mode. (reasons for difficulty include the dark corners in the frame which mess up the camera's metering in some modes, and the probability that the sun will be in the frame and/or there will be both very light and very dark areas in the frame)This lens is excellent for making spherical panoramas, and for realllllly wide angle shots (I'm de-fishing a lot of my pictures with software).(I use this lens with a Canon 10D)
My 14 year old daughter asked for this for her birthday. My wife and I thought it was too expensive, but she insisted it was what she wanted. She has been very happy with it and uses it daily. We bought a cheap imitation for our older (16-year old) daughter a few years back and she quit using it after a couple of weeks. Sometimes you get what you pay for...
I have had this item for about 6 weeks. Haven't used to a lot, but so far I like it. This power inverter is smaller and looks nicer than my old one, which was stolen out of my car along with a few other things.It has one electrical outlet, and above that is a cigarette lighter outlet, so if you have other devices that need that kind outlet you can use them while this power inverter is plugged in.The plug fits kind of loosely in my cigarette lighter outlet, but I don't know if that's the plug or the outlet on my car.The only thing I don't like about this item is the "no tangle" cord. Its one of those coiled up cords, like a telephone cord (look at the picture of the item). The cord is long enough that it could stretch to the backseat, but if I were to try this it would pull the plug out of the outlet. Its coiled so tight that I couldn't really put it anywhere that would require the coil to be stretched. It just annoys me that they call it a 36" cord. For practical use not more than probably 18", but I don't have the item right in front of me to measure it.I'll still give this item 5 stars. 4.5 if Amazon allowed 1/2 stars.
I found that this piece of equipment was just what I needed. What was really cool was the fact that it had two camera mounts. I could switch from one camera to the other effortlessly. It was sturdier than what I thought it would be also. I'll look for Ambico the next time I need perifial camera equipment.
I found this accurate review of the MHJ MPM 202. I then discovered I could buy it on Amazon. -Way to go Amazon.com!Hands-on review: the NHJ MPM-202 personal media playerPosted May 16, 2005, 2:33 PM ET by Barb DybwadWe had a chance to spend some time with the NHJ MPM-202 portable media player. It's a 60GB PMP that doubles the capacity of its predecessor, the MPM-201, and shares most of its features. Overall we found the device incredibly easy to use and great value for the price, particularly as compared to its competitors. Read on for the full review.First impressionsThe unit is solid. It may lack a certain sex appeal, but there is nothing flimsy or cheap about the feel of the device in your hand. The design is straightforward and intuitive: volume control scrollwheel plus play and stop buttons on the right, 4-way selector plus menu and back buttons on the left. The positioning of the controls on either side of the screen makes it easy to hold the device in both hands and control it with the thumbs. There is nothing awkward about the way the controls work - the interface is easy to use and each command does exactly what you'd expect it to do. The only disappointing aspect of the interface is the virtual keyboard entry system, which fares slightly better than the keyboard input of the PSP as you don't have to be T9-ing the thing, but it's still just one of those inconvenient scroll-to-key-press-enter, repeat x15 and twelve hours later, your movie is renamed. But it's not like there are many non-keyboard-bearing devices that really make this easy.The included A/V dock is nice - it's sturdy, and it comes with separate cables whereas its main competitor, the Archos AV420, comes with a dock that has integrated cables that looks akin to an unwieldy octopus. The MPM-202 comes with a "record" button built into the dock, and it would be hard to imagine simplifying the process of recording new content any further than cuing up a source and pressing record. It was refreshingly dead easy.Some other things we noticed right off the bat: there's a cute little kick-stand built right into the back of the unit. It means you can prop the device up on a desk to watch it, which is more handy than you realize.The internal stereo speakers have a lot of horsepower for a portable unit. You can get some decent volume out of them with very little distortion until you're all the way at the highest setting. For listening to music, they're a bit too treble-heavy to make anyone really happy, but for watching movies they're nice because you can get away with not being tethered to headphones or external speakers. It's also handy to have slots for both CF and SD media.FeaturesThe NHJ MPM-202 is the beefier sibling of the MPM-201 - they share the same featureset, but the MPM-202 has 60GB worth of storage to the MPM-201's 30GB. It's got a 3.5-inch screen, CF type II and SD memory slots, internal stereo speakers, TV-tuner in the dock, internal microphone (records in WAV), AV-output, image display (JPG), and of course, and and video recording and playback. The unit ships with a cradle and IR remote, mini to RCA cable, USB cable, S-video cable, AC adapter, carrying pouch, headphones, manual, and CD-ROM with Music Match and Dr. Divx video conversion software. As distributed by TightSystems in the U.S. (which, although currently in litigation with Macromedia, still offers the MPM-202 through the separately owned and operated DVG Store retail outlet accessible via the TightSystems website), the unit is now shipping for $449 which includes a free extra battery and free shipping.Transferring contentThe NHJ MPM-202 connects to Windows or Mac machines via USB 2.0, and shows up as a Mass Storage Device, which means it just looks like an external hard drive connected to your machine. Unless you're running Windows 98 or Mac OS 8 (yikes!), you shouldn't have to install the drivers that come on the installation CD-ROM. From there, you just drag and drop the files into their appropriate locations in the file structure of the unit's hard drive - or vice versa, if you've recorded something you want to copy to your computer.You can also transfer files from storage media to the MPM's internal hard drive. This is pretty handy for photographers, who'll be able to use this unit as portable storage. Setting up the transfer is fairly straightforward in the File Manager. Just select a folder of images, select copy, then choose the appropriate destination.Recording contentMoviesPop the unit in the dock, hook up your source, and select "TV mode" from the main menu. You can choose one of three quality levels: QVGA, VGA, and VGA Fine. For playback just on the unit itself, QVGA does the job admirably. For something that will be watched primarily on a TV, you'll want to go with at least VGA and VGA Fine if you have enough space. Scroll up to "Video in" and select where your video source is coming from: the TV tuner, component in or S-video in.You should then see your source show up on the MPM's screen - from here, just press the record button the dock to get going. If you're recording a bunch of things at once you can then dispense with all the setup steps and just hit the record button to start, stop button to stop. If you're recording a source for more than an hour, the MPM will automagically split your recording into multiple files; when you play them back, they'll be stitched together so you won't notice the separation (other than a tiny flicker at the moment of changeover).Recording from the TV tuner is really no different. You just select "TV in" as your source and start recording the same way, by pressing the big red record button. There's a scheduling function so you can schedule recordings, and have them repeat weekly or monthly if desired. It's no substitute for a full-featured DVR, but it gets the job done if you just want to record some shows to take with you on a trip or outing.Voice recorderThe voice recording function is as easy to use as the rest of the player's functions, but this is the area where the quality is not as great. Recording via the internal mic results in a file with audible hiss. You can understand what's being said without a problem, but you wouldn't want to use it for anything mission critical. It's fine for recording personal memos, but breaks down pretty quickly the farther you get from the audio source - so wouldn't be terribly useful for doing things like recording lectures, e.g. This is probably why they label this "My Voice" in the menu! That's about all it's good for.Playing back contentMoviesTo view a file on the player, just select "My Movies" from the main menu and drill down into the file system to wherever your video lives, be it on the internal drive or on external media (DivX-encoded AVI files, only). Hit OK to start playback. Hit the arrow keys to fast forward or reverse at 2x, 4x or 8x speeds. You'll scrub through the video as you go, so you can see where you are and where you want to stop; just hit play to resume normal playback. Hit stop to stop. Hit back to go out to the most immediate file system subfolder, or Menu to go all the way back out to the main menu. It's all very simple and works exactly as you would expect.The only drawback to the interface here is there's no "bookmark" feature, so if you're in the middle of a movie and need to stop watching, you can't easily return to where you left off. You'll just have to fast forward to get back to where you were.Some of the early reviews on this unit dissed on the screen quality of this player. It may be slightly smaller than the screen on the Archos AV420, e.g., but in terms of quality we found them pretty comparable. If you look very closely you can pick out the individual dots in the display - and that's about it. Nobody will watch this unit from 2 inches away, so we can't see that it really matters. We didn't have any issues with it.Playing back to an external TV does show off the pixelation of your video content more than it will on the MPM-202's screen. The quality you're going to get is going to depend on the resolution and bit rate of the original file, obviously. Viewing almost anything on the smaller screen tends to gloss over differences in quality much more than viewing the same files on the big screen. Still, you have the extra space to store videos encoded at higher resolutions/bit rates, so you can take advantage of that if you're going to be doing a lot of AV out to an external television.As far as battery life goes, for pure video playback we got a fairly consistent three and half hours of battery life, tested over six trials with both batteries. Since you get a free extra battery with the unit, that's about seven hours playback without a recharge out of the box, which'll come close to tiding you over on your next trans-Atlantic, you jetsetters, you. We didn't do a test for pure audio playback alone, but expect quite a bit more playback time from a single charge.MusicThe music playing interface is as dead easy to use as everything else, but it's a bit on the no frills side. The biggest downer here is there's no support for custom playlists, so if you want a particular mix of tunes you'll have to physically organize them first and move them onto the player. The other bummer is that the display skimps out on the file metadata/ID tags, which seems sort of odd - the photo viewer application lets you see all kinds of crazy metadata on photos that most will probably never even care to look at, but all the info you can see about a music track is the artist and track name (and that, sporadically, which we never quite figured out)? Seems weird. Even if you happen to have all of your artist and track name info included in your filenames, the interface doesn't wrap the text, so you can only see the first 15 characters displayed. This also means no album art, of course, which isn't as big of a deal, but why not take advantage of having that screen?What the interface does show is your usual transport functions: play/pause, forward/reverse and stop, and current playhead location, as well as volume and controls buttons for shuffle and repeat. Hit the OK button to call up a very simple EQ interface, which basically gives you +3/-3 "units" in either direction for bass and treble. Pretty basic.The sound quality is pretty decent. We didn't have any complaints when listening through computer speakers, headphones, a decent stereo, or in the car. We never found the volume lacking, nor did anything sound hideously unbalanced at flat EQ. Whereas the internal speakers do a decent job for listening to speech and movie dialogue, for listening to music you'll definitely want to hook up some headphones or to an external speaker of some sort. For podcasts, though, the internal speakers are not too shabby - you can get away with it in a pinch if you don't want to be tethered to the headphones while listening.ImagesNo troubles here. As long as you organize your files the way you want them before transferring to the player, you can go slideshow nuts to your heart's content. When viewing an image, just hit the "Play" button to bring up a selection of how much delay you'd like between slides (3, 5, 10, 30, and 60 seconds) and hit OK - it will keep playing continuously, with transitions, until you tell it to stop. You can view details on a photo by pressing the OK button in non-slideshow mode, or rotate it with the volume control (and save the orientation, if desired).OverallThis is a nicely-featured PMP, easy to use, and great value for 60GB of storage. The one-touch recording option on the dock is about as easy as it gets. If you're looking for a portable media player that is intuitive to operate, reliable, and well worth the ticket price, we have no qualms recommending the NHJ MPM-202.Good and badGood things:* Uses standard A/V cables that can be repurposed generally as needed, as opposed to the octopus of locked down cables that comes with the Archos A/V dock.* One-button recording.* Solid construction; durable casing.* Compact Flash and SD slots.* Little foot for propping the thing up on a desk/table - really handy!* External stereo speakers, for a portable unit, are pretty good.* Interface: dead easy to figure out and use.* Has an AV-out port right on the unit itself, so you can throw video out to a TV without needing the cradle.* 60GB of storage at a great price - lots of value in this unit.Bad things:* File renaming interface is awkward and time-consuming.* Music player has only rudimentary support for metadata.* No music playlist support.* Voice recording quality is so-so. Good for notes to self and recording in a pinch, but is not production-quality audio recording.--Based on the above from Bob, I just ordered one for myself. I have been looking for a PMP for several months and this is a great value.
Here are my problems with this product.1.) The cord is entirely too short. Huge design flaw. Really makes using the product awkward. I can't use this product the way it was intended because my USB port is on the other side of the computer.2.) The fans are not very large and don't give that much air flow.Conclusion: The price is what it is, but this really is a cheap piece of junk. The cord is way too short, and the fans really aren't impressive.
Absolutely awful sound! The earbuds have to be jammed deep into your ears (which hurts) to eliminate the tinny sound. And although there are three different size buds, none of them sit very well. This was a very unusual experience for me with a Sennheiser product. I have others and they're excellent. This particular item just happens to be a lemon.
This cable was exactly what I needed, and the quality, price, and speed of shipment was terrific! The type of cable was the perfect speed, and complimented the rest of my system very well! All I can say is Thanks!!!!!
I got this unit for Christmas hoping I would get a nice 3 CD changer with a record player built in...what I got was the noisiest piece of junk ever built. The CD, yes THE CD PLAYER, is the noisiest function on this entire unit. It hisses so bad I can't even hear music! And that's not the only problem. The other reason I got this unit, ironically enough, is the record player(turntable). Again, very noisy but that's expected of records, but the stylus is pure garbage. It's inncaurate, flimsy and probably made of cheap plastic that will destroy your records! If you need a 3 CD changer with a record player STAY AWAY FROM THIS THING!
Had this now for over a year and it is great! Always works, is very fast copying files, and the built-in backup software is great.
I bought this camera for my 15 year old daughter and she says that the camera is easy to use, compact enough to take anywhere and takes great pictures. The video recorder works great, the sound is good and the battery also last for quite a while. It's a cool way to get the video recorder and camera in one product. Overall, a good choice for the value.
No problems with the Tiffen 58mm UV Filter. My main reason for the filter is to provide protection to my Canon EF-S lens.
Great pictures from such a small camera. The only thing I miss is a viewfinder, old school I guess.
I replaced the color ink cartridge and the printer went into it's alignment cycle. It prints a sheet and instructs you to place it on the scanner and press enter. After pressing enter I get a messge aligning please wait. The alignment cycle never ends. Turn off the printer and it starts over. I had the same thing happen two years ago and the printer was replaced under warranty. Since the printer is now out of warranty I tried to use HPs tech support web site. I hite numerous pages unavailable. I filled out a tech support email and when I clicked submit I also got page not available. So I spend $45 on a set of ink cartridges that I can not use. Hard to understand how a company with such poor support can stay in business?
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.
The Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter fits the Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Binoculars perfectly. The coated Canon binos objectives are easily subject to contact with your hands and other objects. Tiffen filters provide the needed protection for the delicate bino objectives. Be sure to get two, one for each objective lens.
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.
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.
This is my first flash meter. It was simple to use. It makes setting my camera a snap with my strobes.
Tried out MagicJack Plus but didn't want to spend money on a new phone while testing. Pulled an old cordless phone out of a box but the battery wouldn't hold a charge. Figured that for this price, I'd take a chance and refurb the old phone for testing. I was not disappointed.Battery holds a charge well.
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.
I had an opportunity to borrow the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens by Canon and I loved it, I wanted it; but, alas, I could not really afford it as it was always priced around $1,900.00. Then I found this lens. The reviews in Amazon convinced me to try it. I needed a lens with an f/1.8 aperture to improve my portraiture work so that I could get tight focus on my subject while making the background into fuzzy focus. This lens does that, plus makes the focus softer at the 1.8 aperture. It is not too large, nor too heavy. I hope that, some day, I will be able to get the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM, even with its price, but this lens is providing excellent performance for me and I could afford it as well as justify my expense to my wife. The customer reviews and photographs of this lens helped me decide but I had a mental reservation that I could return it, if it did not meet my goals. Just try to wrench this lens away from me now. I leave it on the camera and then switch to my other lenses if I need to, but I try to be portrait ready and often that turns into interesting photographs for other things. I'm really pleased with my purchase of this lens.
I do various testing for security with Bluetooth devices and found this adapter to be better than most non-commercial grade Bluetooth adapters in terms of range. It was very easy to use and installed automatically on my Macbook Pro running OSX 10.8.3 Mountain Lion operating system. I have also used it without issue on virtual machines running Ubuntu Linux 10.04, Backtrack Linux, and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.I would definitely recommend this adapter to people looking for the best Bluetooth signal in their homes. If all you need is a Bluetooth adapter for something that will sit right by your computer then it would not be worth spending the money on this adapter but if you are looking to interact with devices that are not sitting right by your computer then this Bluetooth adapter is for you!
very good radio at a great price has six watt output and didn't have to use emergency channel yet picks up weather channels
My old battery was not holding charge very well, so I looked into a cheaper alternative to Panasonic's proprietary battery. So far I cannot tell the difference between the performance of this battery and the factory one. It came with partial charge, and reaches full charge from empty in under two hours. Overall, it's an outstanding value.
not useful as backup camera as first you need to drill holes, then after you go through all that you realize that it doesn't have enough viewing angle so you miss to see the critical corners. Sitting in my garage since I uninstalled it.
Even though I read a review saying this product didn't work I bought it anyway because I needed it for job interviews. Well I ended up returning them. I have a BRAND NEW burner and CD ROM. These CD's are not recognized by either. The burn fails everytime and the CD ROM just spins the CD, then says that it cannot read it.Buyer Beware!
I bought these based on others reviews, after receiving, my HP 1049i lightscribe burner took a dump. I have to go along with about 4.2 rating.
It really performs as stated. DVD's appear as HD-like,muchimprovement from my older DVD player. The only thing is, if your satellite HD-DVR is already using the TV's one HD outlet-I found out I needed the HD-HUB which this manufacturer also sells for an additional $99.00. As well as another HDMI cord. The Hub is called "HM-3.1 Advanced 3/1 HDMI Switch".
Please read all the reviews on this item and do not buy unless you want a mountain of headaches after.This gadget is so cheap I would estimate it has about .75 in materials at most and .10 in labor.It's made somewhere in Asia and sold by Targus in the U.S.There is another product that's exactly the same with just a shorter cable and has exactly the same crap materials and labor.The main points of interest is the problem is with the locking combination that locks you out after you change it. That's actually not that big a problem because this item is so cheap I guarantee you the lock part will come off with the slightest tug (so much for security).Go to Staples or another reputable Office Supply store and get a GOOD LOCK and avoid this thing at all costs.
Because of previous reviews, I didn't buy from University Store, but I bought from Antonline for only a few pennies more. The product that arrived is what is pictured and the original Kensington adapter. I've just installed it on my wii and plan to on my other consoles as well (except for the xbox since it already has a security slot). So my poor wii was the guinea pig test, but it seems to be sticking just fine with the super glue it came with. I was a little worried about using liquid super glue instead of the gel kind because I was afraid it would drip all over the console, but it didn't. Just be careful not to make a mess.First you apply it by using the abrasive sponge to roughen the surface, then clean it with the alcohol swab. I waited for it to dry for a few seconds then applied the super glue and the adapter. Within a minute, its already stuck on there. I bought Kensington K64673US Combination Laptop Lock and it fits in it just right. I did test to make sure the lock would fit before I glued the adapter because I didn't want to end up gluing it then it be too late.Not sure how it will hold up in the long run, but it is definitely better than nothing and serves as a good deterrent for potential thieves.
Being employed to spend 8 hours a day listening to recordings is a demanding job with multiple distractions. I bought these earbuds to try to eliminate some of the audio distractions faced with on a daily basis, co workers who talk loudly, receive incessant phone calls, munch junk food continuously and who slam file drawers and generally bang around in the office with no regard for others. Needless to say, these have solved my problem concentrating entirely-I can't even tell someone else is there (much to their chagrin-ha) ! I love the graduated flanges which let you know exactly when you've made the seal and they're easy to clean. Just be careful to unscrew them when removing or you'll end up with very sore ears indeed. The sound quality is clear and consistent-far superior to the cheaper buds and earphones we are provided with and I'm hoping they hold up as I typically go through about 5 pair of buds a year. I tried them out with music too and loved the depth they added. I'll replace these with another pair if they ever go bad...my new best friends.
Would not buy again. Good quality but metal swivel slams against camera and make much noise. While at all times seeking to be as non-existent as possible while shooting something - from wildlife to a youth sporting event - the noise is awfully distracting. Great quality - poor decision to use metal parts.
I wasn't sure this card would work in my Fuji S9000. Tested it out, and it works perfectly. It IS faster than the type M-cards. I also ordered a storage wallet, which could not be shipped because it was sold out. Good thing. The card comes with a fancier wallet than the one I almost paid $12 plus shipping and handling for.
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'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.
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.
These "in-ear" buds are a good, low priced alternative to more expensive offerings. They come with three (3) differently sized pairs of soft rubber pieces that fit the buds into your ear. Be forewarned that these buds are designed for and do their best work when the soft rubber pieces fit snugly inside your ear, thus forming a seal that creates the solid bass notes lacking in other headphones. After deciding which of the 3 soft rubber pieces best fit my ear, these buds only took a very short time to "disappear"; They are very light and comfortable. Recommended.
I really like these headphones, only thing is they tangle really easily. With the behind the ear thing-if you leave them on too long, they kind of hurt the back of your ears, also, I found that I can't really wear sunglasses with them, because they can't go over the earphones... but other than that, great quality of sound, and great product!
In a rush, I bought this reciever because my previous reciever had blown its capability to drive 5.1 speakers. Much to my dismay, I realized after the product had been purchased, that the online reviews of it were quite dismal.Normally, I do not take the time to write a review for a product, but I believe this reciever deserves someone to stand up on its behalf. It seems as though, one disgruntled customer, was so fed up with this reciever that s/he wrote the same review and posted it on nearly every review site out there.I am going to do my best to address some of the issues that I remember reading about and some of the features that I have disco vered that are not necessarily highlighted.First off, to address the reviewer who says "you need to turn the reciever to volume range 30-40 to hear any sound", of course you do. Obviously you dont understand the concept of logrithmic sound, also, I'm sure you did this in the middle of the day. I am listening to the receiver right now at volume 25 and I am quite frankly considering turning it down because I may be bothering my roomates.Next, admittedly, the manual is difficult to understand and in all likelihood you will need to consult it if you want to do something more complicated than changing the volume. But all of the information is there. I'm not sure if it was this site, but on another site I read that someone could not get the subwoofer preout to work in stereo mode, well, on page 59 of the manual "NOTE -No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stero sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, seledt "A.F.D. AUTO"(page 55)". If you're having trouble, just read the manual, this is a sophisticated piece of equipment and unless you helped design it, I severly doubt you can conquer it without using the manual.As another reviewer mentioned, the speaker wire binding posts are cheap, I doubt they will break, but I will be considering banana plugs.First universal remote code I tried for my phillips tv worked, granted, I'm definitely not getting rid of my tv remote(love the sleep button too much). Only power, channel, and volume buttons work, although there is another code to try so I might not be out of luck.Oh, I've got cheap 16 gauge flimsy walmart cable driving my front speakers. The sound is actually very very good, much better than my kenwood reciever, and I can't wait to try out 7.1.In terms of the auto calibration feature, well havent tried that one, the manual makes it seem like it is going to be a pain, but with that said, you can always just measure the distances and program it manually. This is probably what I will do.I like the fact that you can name your preset radio stations and you can also give friendly names to the input modes. For example, I renamed AUX to COMPUTER, although it will only accept 8 characters.Lots and lots of optical inputs, wish I had more things to plug into it.A/B speaker switch, with the ability to operate both independently or simultaneously.XM, well, I doubt they can screw that up, according to the manual it will display song and artist info for you. I have not tested this however.Remote sensitivity is just fine, if anything, its the crappy, "Sony", and I say that loosely, brand batteries they supply, if I point the remote away from the receiver towards a small(8X11) picture on the opposite wall, the receiver responds like I was pointing the remote directly at it."Okay for an apartment"? I dont mean to step on anyones toes, but the sony subwoofer and large speakers I have connected to this amp are more than capable of getting me several sound violations.That said, the reciever gets very loud, I tried turning it up to see where that little volume scale ends, but alas, I was too chicken and stopped when the lights started dimming(Perhaps this is indicative of poor building wiring, oh well).I dont use the video features, but with the option of assignable component inputs, I may take advantage of this in the future.Final recommendation -- A sophisticated receiver at an affordable price, if you are the type of person that likes lots of options and freedom, then this is the receiver for you (even though this inevitably leads to a poorly organized manual), but if you want your reciever to do what you want when you want with little effort, then look elsewhere.
I love this charger set. It gets the job done either in the car or at home without getting tangled up with all of you other chargers when you put it away. The best part....it doesn't cost all that much! I've seen some sets that do the same thing that are $50 or more. I bought one for me and then my wife wanted one for her...so she took mine and I bought another.
I got these because the my ear buds always fall out when I run.... and these don't. They sound good for the price and have quality construction.
I've had this camera for one year exactly. It's survived weddings, bar mitzvahs, and vacations in countless countries. It is dependable. Let me tell you why else this camera should be considered-(1) A flipable LCD screen. This means that if you're at a bar or another crowded place with the misses you don't have to ask someone to take a picture. You just flip the screen and shot it yourself. For a traveler like myself, this is great. You can bet during New Year's in Trafalga Square that I wasn't about to ask the drunk next to me to take a picture of me and my friend. I know of no other camera that has this. In addition, the screen is protected when you flip it in. Sure, the newer 4 inch screens seem great, but they look kinda fragile.(2) The price is decent, especially now that newer models have come out.(3) 5 megapixels?!?! That means you can print out a 16"x22" with no problem in photo-quality. Everyone wants to know the megapixels of your camera, like that's what makes it good. 5 is more than fine, most people only need 3.(4)The panoramic feature IS AMAZING!!! I will upload them to the pictures tonight when I get home from work. I took a 7 photo-long panoramic shoot of London and it is simiply amazing. You can zoom in and see the time on Big Ben!!!! Wow. I am still learning new stuff about my camera all the time.Cons-The size of the camera is a bit chunky, but I don't like having to depend on rechargable NiHm that are $50-70 each. Instead I have a few pairs of recharable AA's that have lasted me over a year and were $10.I am about balancing price with quality: period. I don't care that the newest Canon can take 10 minutes of movie and can act as a webcam. I use my camera for taking pictures and short video clips, that's it. If you want a great camera, buy this one.
I got this in August for my birthday.... It is great and very easy to use. Mine is pink and I love it. GREAT for young and old. I am 33 years old but would also be nice for a teenager or younger... Clips nicely to your clothes to make it very handy to use.
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'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.
You would think a technologically advanced company like Sony would make great progress over time, but judging by the ICD-P520 they have actually taken several steps backward in important areas since I bought my ICD-70 about ten years ago. My aging voice recorder has been serving me most faithfully through the years (and still is!), even though I have dropped it many times and it now has rattling parts inside and looks quite battered.The main reason I bought a new recorder recently was to make sure I had a replacement ready when my old one is bound to give up some day. I'm not unhappy with my P520 but looking at ergonomy and user friendliness my old recorder is clearly better. Not what you would expect after ten years.The ICD-70 had a very good ergonomic shape fitting the hand perfectly with good access to all important controls. Try googling "sony icd-70" and you'll find a picture immediately. Compared to the P520 it had larger and easier to use buttons, it showed both the time and date for recordings where the P520 displays just one, it was much easier to select folders, it had a jog wheel that allowed me to select and play back messages in one place and it had a display light.The most annoying - and perplexing - difference however is that the P520 needs up to three to four seconds processing time after a recording has been finished! There is no immediate response to pressing the stop button after a recording - you have to wait till processing is finished before you get your beep.If you're not watching the recorder (which will be the case in many situations) you won't know for several seconds if you actually managed to hit the quite tiny stop button or not. And of course you can't start any new recording during this waiting period. My old ICD-70 does all this instantaneously and it is hard to understand how Sony can produce a much slower product ten years later.That said, the P520 delivers a vast increase in recording capacity, it has fewer mechanical parts and the recording button is now recessed, meaning my quite frequent accidental recordings are a thing of the past. It also has longer battery life and better sound quality.Fortunately the accompanying PC software really shines compared to my old recorder. Recordings can easily be transferred to your PC in native, MP3 or WAV formats. But even high quality MP3 files have a notably lower quality than the originals, so much so that I would recommend against using MP3. A nice software function lets you increase playback speed, a very useful feature for journalists like myself when working with recorded interviews. You can also access all recorder settings from the program.Because of the decline in ergonomy and user interface I would give the P520 no more than three stars. But since it offers excellent value for money and has good software, I'm awarding four stars - with some doubts.As a final point the P520 will definitely do the job for most people looking to take notes or record interviews or lectures. No need to buy a much more expensive model with functions and frills you'll never use.
This a very good product. Works as described at the Amazon site. It was very easy to hook. It is now very easy to switch between my two computers.
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.
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Had this card for about a year, and it worked well until 2 days ago. I had it in my Nikon D5000 and got the error, "Unable to Format Card. Card May Be Defective." Luckily I found a utility online to recover the pictures I had and I was able to re-format the card. It worked for another day and now I'm getting the error again.I tried cleaning the contacts w/ a cotton swab, and even tried inserting the card while locked & unlocked - didn't make a difference. Hopefully, theSanDisk 16GB Extreme - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card (SDSDX3-016G-P31, Retail Packaging) - NEW 30MB/s versionI just bought will last longer.
I love this camera. I still need practice to know which setting is best to use in which circumstances, but I am very satisfied. I read the reviews of a variety of cameras that were under $300 and had at least 5X optical zoom. Not knowing much about digital cameras that was my criteria. The weatherproof-ness of this model has already proved immensely valuable as we live in TX and have been caught out in the rain (note all the recent flooding) several times during recent travels. I took it to Galveston and we decided to go to the beach anyway even though it was raining. I was able to take some great pictures of the kids playing in the ocean and got some wonderful closeups of the seagulls in flight. I also love the editing features. I was able to correct some too dark shots (the first I took) of my girls swimming at night in a pool--now they are beautiful. I'm going to still be learning this camera's features for a while, but is the most user-friendly camera I've ever had and I'm looking forward to enjoying for a long time.The drawback--As most of the other reviewers mentioned the LCD viewer is extremely difficult to see in the daylight. It's a lot of guesswork--cover it with your hand and squint at it, point in the general right direction and hope your picture comes out. Since I knew this going in, I'm still extremely happy.
A great compact tripod. Lightweight materials, yet solid construction. Comes with a nice carry bag to keep you mobile. love it!!
I ordered this product hoping it would be good quality given its high price. But this is piece of junk. There is severe ghosting since there are no ferrite cores. Not recommended at all. You can find much better cables on ebay for less than half its price.
These work fine under a Nolan flip face helmet at speed with a small windshield (ie: BMW F650GS).
I got this product in june and used it for many shoots and serves well for me. Mounts on a variey of my tripods. Wheels are nice.
Everything about the scanner looked prefect for my business. The software is the problem. It has corrurpted my operating system twice. Both to the point of totally reloading the entire system. It has been nothing but a nightmare from start to now. I haven't used it since the second crash. Can't get any new downloads from HP to correct it, last install was on the latest update. Don't even look at this scanner.
i haven't used the camera a lot...but when i have it has worked out just fine. my "old" digital camera is just that...old. i have had it for over 10 years. although it is much larger than my "new" camera - i have to admit i am more comfortable using it. the old camera doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the new one --- that is something that is hard for me to get used to. but the canon a410 is a really good camera for a fairly low price. i am happy with my purchase.
I use the Squid to protect my AV system. It manages all the power bricks and fits in a smaller space. The product would be even better, if this model had an angle plug.
I had a Canon SD 600 which was a very good camera. I used to call it excellent, but it was before I bought the Canon SD 750. It is lighter, takes a lot better pictures, has a much bigger LCD screen. I am totally happy with my camera. Excellent choice.
As a frequent flyer and a musician I was looking for a something small with good sound that would block out some of the loud airport/airplane noise - and that was more comfortable than the hard plastic earbuds that come with most MP3/CD players. These fill the bill on every score and I'm very pleased with the set I just got. The 2 year warrantee is good as well. The sound is good - even reasonably good on the low end - and I'm a bass player. Not as good as high quality over the ear headphones of course, but much better than the set that came with my most recent Sony CD player. For the price - about $63 - these are a good investment in good music and hearing protection. They come with a variety of foam and rubber inserts that should make for a comfortable fit for most ears - and they stay in place well when I'm walking around. I'm perfectly satisfied with these.
This cooler is awesome, it does exactly what it says. It keeps my laptop cool and it matches with it so it makes it even look cool lol. I love this thing if your looking for a good cooler then this is it.....why are you still reading? BUY IT!!!.....DO IT NOW BEFORE THEY'RE ALL GONE!!!!
I bought this because I needed the sub to fill a large area: a great room that includes the family room, eating area and kitchen (approximately 20'x50'). I previously had a 12 inch Infinity sub that was adequate for the area, but I had to turn it up to max to fill up the area with sound and a modest rumbling when watching action sequences in movies. The Infinity sub's amp burned out after about 4 years (leaving it on constantly probably wasn't a good idea in hindsight), so I had to replace it. This Polk sub provides a lot more power and easily fills up the room without much boominess, and rumbles nicely at only a little bit above the halfway mark on the sub volume and about 1/4 volume on the receiver. A great feature which I hope works well is the "standby" feature, which automatically powers up the sub when it gets a signal but shuts it down in 15 minutes without a signal. I'm hoping this feature prolongs the life of the sub. I'm running this with some Bose speakers and a Yamaha receiver. Good deal for the price and quality, at least so far (I've only had it for 2 1/2 weeks). The only thing I don't like about it is the painted silver border (about 1 cm thick) around the cloth grill. I would have preferred an all black exterior to better match my other speakers. I didn't notice this border in the pictures I viewed on the web on various websites.
Everything was exactly how expected. Thanks for the good performance. I'll remember this when I next need batteries. Merci beaucoup.
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.
Wish it was made out of gold... but I didn't pay for gold. So this'll do!
We ordered this product because Amazon technical information indicated that was compatable with Windors Vista, but the product intructions on the package do not mention VISTA.
If you are worried about breaking your PDA by throwing it into a bookbag a few times too many, then this is the case for you! The zipper is tough but easy to open. The inside pocket is just the right size to fit a business card or the Palm cheat sheet. I've never worried about my Palm getting broken. I just wish they has something comparable for the Jornada!
Hello to all from NJ USAI wanted to start video recording my long distance motorcycle trips. Researched for several weeks evaluating different systems and methods before deciding on the Archos 604. Bought the 604 w/most of the important accessories (docking station, A/C adapter, travel adapter, and car charger) including the helmet camcorder from Amazon for what I thought was a very good price. The 604 itself was $313 USD and free ship. The unit dropped in price to $284 before it shipped. I notified Amazon and they honored the new price. Saved me another $29. Got all pieces within 5 days in three shipments. I give Amazon's email support 5 stars for response time.My first impression - I like the 604 unit. I like the way it looks and feels in my hands. Buttons layout works for me. The screen is unbelievable. I managed to operate it well enough w/o 1st reading the manual. I did upgrade the firmware. It was 1.5.xx and it's now 1.6.20. Firmware is free from Archos website and easy to install from following the site instructions. Built-in internal speaker is very weak. Should either be pumped up or left out.My primary reason for getting this - helmet cam. Pleased w/the quality of the video. Love the overall compact size and weight. I like the cam w/built-in remote on/off, status lights and microphone. Putting the remote under my jacket reduced the overall background noise of a motorcycle at highway speeds and it was still able to pick up my voice, abeit a little muffled. I can live w/that. I ran it straight for 49 minutes and 40 seconds. File size is a bit over 1 GB.Not pleased w/cam on one point. When activating a record session for the 1st time, from the remote or unit, the Archos reboots. After that, it doesn't matter how many times you start and stop recording, it works fine.Cam does draw above the normal amount of battery power. Specs state 5.5 hours running the unit alone. The unit, w/the cam, ran for over an hour before it ran out of power. The battery ran out on the second leg of my m/c trip. Vids that "close" this way will not play and are marked corrupted by the system. I need to run more trials to determine total battery time. I did get the Archos car charger. The bike has a power accessory plug. I noticed after loading the firmware, the unit can run and charge at same time now on the travel adapter w/A/C adapter plugged in. I have not tried to run the unit w/the car charger yet.After loading the MPEG4 codec (free on the web) to my XP home computer, video and sound worked flawlessy in Windows Movie Maker. Used WMM to make a small vid of my trip to send to my grown kids in FL. Email attachment vids leave much to be desired, quality wise, but you can see and hear what is going on. Full 640x480 makes much better viewing.I have ordered a more robust cam housing to velcro to my helmet. The headband that comes w/the cam, might be ok on a bicycle or just walking about for some, but not under a m/c helmet. It's a tight fit and picks up the edge of my eyeglasses. For power considerations, I may get one or two spare 604 batteries, just in case when on the road. I don't want to miss anything!Update 04/24/207:Unit does work w/the car charger or A/C adapter plugged in. Battery does get real warm operating like this. When powered up this way, my unit stopped the rebooting thing on the 1st vid start. The power cord was way too short from the M/C power accessory outlet to my pocket. I picked up an affordable 10' power accessory extension from a local nationwide electronics retail outlet known for selling radios from a shack ;-)Another use I've been trying out, car cam. In the car, I wrap the headband holder around the passenger head restraint pointing out the windshield. Get in an accident that is not your fault? Insurance company, let's got to "tape". Mount so the speedo shows, get pulled over for speeding when your not, go to court and Your Honor, let's go to "tape". Neither has happened to me, but w/it running, it's like a flight data recorder for your car. Of course if the accident was your fault or you were speeding, don't keep the vid ;-)Still very pleased w/this purchase.
While this printer does do a beautiful job printing in vivid color, the paper feed is a nightmare. This is my 3rd replacement or refurbished printer Epson support has sent me. All have this problem!!! The first one I purchased at Costco and after a week or so of printing, it pulled near 25 sheets at once and broke something. The 2nd replacement did the same. This 3rd one has me SEEING RED as it too is messing up on paper feed and alignment. And you can never replace the print head...you must replace the entire printer. SAVE YOUR MONEY and get something else like a Canon. AND EPSON SUPPORT IS A JOKE - Epson's phone support sends you out to the Philippines....with people that merely go through scripted talking points and never offering up a solution to the problem you're calling about. There is a communication barrier and a half second time delay over the phone. Its like a bad cellular connection and what's worse, while the folks are polite, they are not trained to take things any further then running basic tests any print novice already has done prior to making the call and waiting on-hold. To that end, I will never buy another Epson product as they don't support their products well. Bad, Bad, Bad - 3 strikes, you're out!
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 owned the predecessor to this product, the M80V. It provided fine FM reception. That unit came to a bad end and I needed a replacement, so I bought the M85V unit. The FM reception is absolutely worthless. All the other features are great, but if I can't get any reception, they are worthless.
Being both a listener and a musician , I want to hear a good copyof music. My friend told me about these blank Cd's. They are wonderful. I had lots of problem with my version 9 Roxio notreconizing the Cd or burning it very poorly. These are like.. welljust amazing. The adapt to anything mp3,flac,ape. I heard you canburn a CD with mp3 to burn as a data disk to of course giving youmuch more listening time on a CD. I could not do this with TDK,norVerbatim blank discs. You put one of these suckers in, it does everything. When I do road trips I have 4 disc now that are holdingabout 3 hours of solid music,without the frustrating waiting for yourcar cd player to search or it will show its playing but it has not actually touched the disk. I first went to Google to find out what are the best recording Cd's there is. They told me it was these. So I always check it out ,went to their site on how they make these beauties. And of course Amazon does have even a lower price than buying directly from the company. You dont have to get anything fancyto get these. Because there are many styles to choose from. The CDsare not marked as in top and bottom, but if you look at one side ,you will notice one side has a blue tint,that is the recording side.I tried out my first 100 and I am just about to order another 100.Fantastic sounding especially for Jazz and Classical.
The memory card works but it gives my computer fits...locks it up.Seems to have to be inserted just right...I would not purchase another from this manufacturer.
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.
Hi, I bought the PV-200A which is the new millenium one with a silver case. It is excellent. I keep all of my contacts, and sceduling stuff on it. I use it to keep track of homework and everything.
Pretty good sturdy Pouch. just the zipper is cheap . so you have to be carefull closing it
My son bought this for me off Amazon. It arrived today all busted up. The packaging is very poor. I worked as a packaging engineer for a number of years and this packaging is worthless. The grill is toast all for pins are busted off and the grill is cracked in half. Two feet are destroyed to crumbs. And one back bottom corner on the sub box is crushed in about inch. The good news is it works and sound ok. Since this is a gift and I do not want to bother my son with a return. I will live with a wobbly sub with no grill. ***Be warned*** I would not recommend buying this for shipment through FedEx. It has very poor packaging. I would be surprised if any get through unscathed.I do understand there is a lot of pressure to reduce cost of your packaging material but it should not come as a cost to your quality.Thanks Dave,I email Polk customer service about the problems and they are sending me a new grill and two new feet no charge. I do like the sound and it makes playing World of Tanks on the big screen a lot better.
My GOD. This is the best I've ever owned.Goods:1) The smallest camera/performance you can get. Period.2) Camera is beautifully designed.3) Software is not that bad.4) Works with XP without software.5) LCD screen is clear and useful.6) Time between pictures is unimaginably short.7) CF cards are cheap cheap cheap.8) Fits in any pocket.The Bad:1) Battery is "so-so"2) My nose keeps smudging the LCD screen!3) I'm getting blurry pictures sometimes. (From lack of experience?)4) Only 16MB CF Card
THIS IS VERY INCREDIABLE RECIEVER WITH MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER FOR MOST.IT ROCKS MY 4 DEVINCI TOWER SPEAKS. I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANY ONE THATWOULD LIKE CLEAN POWER WITH NO DISTORTION EVEN IF IT'S ALL THE WAY UP.MUST USE THE MONSTER WIRE FOR IT THOUGH. OR YOU WILL NOT GET THE CLEANESTSOUND POSSIBLE.
This was my first ergonomic keyboard and mouse set. So far very impressed by the set. Some people say there is a lag with the mouse. I have yet to notice the lag other than coming back from sleep mode, but that is the operating system not the mouse. Anyway 5 stars all the way
Very nice tripod, as expected from slik. it's bigger than I expected and pretty heavy. I can't imagine needing a more durable tripod for indoor use.
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.
If you want a good wireless mouse without spending over $60+, get this. It has a very useful forward/back button, that which you'll really miss once you use other mice. Very solidly built.
Aiptek DV5900 5MP Pocket Digital Camcordergood product for the price, how ever because of it's size it is hard to tell what button does what without manual... Over all was exactley what was described on line...Shipping time was great
This one does not fit S110 at all. This one does not fit S110 at all. This one does not fit S110 at all.
I ordered this subwoofer because it seemed like the best option for its price, and I think I was right. The product arrived in good condition, was simple to set up, and gives great-sounding bass. While I'm not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, this Polk Audio subwoofer really improved the media center in our common room, and looks great besides. Plus, setting it up was a piece of cake -- the Polk Audio comes with plenty of options for connecting it up, and has a variety of knobs (such as for phase) that make it compatible even with our very strange media center hookup. My one regret is the flimsy cloth covering the diaphragm -- something sturdier would have been nice, and it also adds an air of cheapness that contrasts with the good craftsmanship of the rest of the box.
Watch TV, record TV, surf the net, read your mail, watch a slideshow, all at the same time !! This newer version of Media Center works much better than the past and why even consider a desktop? For all the specs, convenience of size, and quality of the display, this is a great deal for the price.
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).
Bass is non-existent. Only thing you can hear is the highs... they're not loud enough.After my hd202s these sound like dog poo.HONESTLY BUY THE HD202s or HD212s, YOU WONT BE SORRY!!!!
I've been very happy with the camera. It does particularly well with high color and high contrast situations, and I have found it to be very nice for photographing scenery and sunsets. Indoor pictures are fine but not exceptional - but many of mine are taken under fluorescent lights, so perhaps I'm not a good judge of that. I like the long-exposure night settings.Images taken at night with a flash haven't been great; they're very washed out and a few times the flash didn't reach far enough, but I'm not a fan of using a flash anyway, so that doesn't bother me. The videos aren't great either; they look good on the lcd, but are terribly pixilated if they get enlarged at all. However, I bought it as a camera, not a video camera, and it's nice to have video capability if you want to give an impression of how noisy and crazy something is.My one complaint about the design is that the wheel to change settings can be a little over-sensitive and occasionally turns when I'm just trying to take a picture. This hasn't been a major problem; it's accidentally switched to the long-exposure setting perhaps 5 times in the 15 hundred pictures I've taken with it. This is annoying when it happens, but it wasn't a huge deal any of the times.In terms of camera construction, I'm very impressed. The camera slipped out of my hands while I was taking a picture and dropped about 4.5 feet to a concrete sidewalk. Both the batteries and the memory card flew out, and I was sure that I had killed it, but it turned back on again when I put the pieces back, and as far as I can tell it still works just fine. The only noticeable damage is that the plastic catch on the battery slot broke, so that while it still closes and holds itself shut, the lid of the battery case no longer lies flush with the body of the camera.I've been using NiMh batteries; they generally last me for at least 300 pictures if I'm not using the video or the long-exposure features.As I said, I've been very happy with it. It has some flaws, but they don't bother me too much, and it's a good-but-not-horribly-expensive camera for an amateur photographer like me.
Easy installation of hardware and software. I followed the instructions, turned on the computer, attached my components and everything worked. Up and running in under 5 minutes. Have had no problems for the year I've had it. What more could you want?
My 20D went flying when my girlfriend slipped on wet decking on a trail in a national park in China, she went one way, camera went the other and landed on the back. The Hoodman pop up function broke, the camera was fine (girlfriend ok also)! The LCD cover is still ok, just the pop up feature is gone (spring that opens the door went somewhere under the boardwalk, otherwise it could have been snapped together again) As for not being able to view the LCD easily, there is a protective film over the plastic that needs to be pealed off the unit, otherwise, it is hard to see the screen, w/o the protective cover, works as advertised! (protective film not mentioned in the instructions!!!) Buying a new one today!
no sense rating this now as they are no longer in business. it is a good television, clear picture and works well. too bad the newer tv's out there don't have the speakers in front like this one because the sound is much clearer.
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)
Horrible. Purchased two (2) identical radios. one (1) DIDN'T WORK AT ALL and the other did not run on batteries. BROKEN
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 recently bought a Samsung DLP 1080P TV which I struggled mightily over before taking the plunge. I thought the easier decision would be a DVD player to "upconvert" my library of DVD's purchsed through the years. I was wrong.After seeing my TV and the DVD-HD960 together in the store I took the plunge and bought the Samsung player. I probably watched a dozen movies on it and frankly was fairly impressed with the difference between a regular Progressive Scan player and the DVD-HD960. However, a friend convinced me to at least try the Oppo and I recently completed a side by side test with it, the Samsung player and a Sony Progressive Scan system. I did a "blind" test with my wife and teenager. They both had a questionaire to fill out that I made up of items like picture and audio, clarity sharpness, color, and a rating system of 1 through 5 - 5 being the best. I played several movies for them and didn't always change the player. I sometimes played it on the same player twice and generally mixed up the order so that they would not gain a bias. This was hardly scientific, but the results were consistant. In each case I played the disc at the highest resolution the set could handle.The lowest rated player for color and sharpness was, not surprisingly the Progressive Scan Sony that is about 3 years old or so. Both the the Samsung and Oppo boxes boast 1080p so I was a little surprised at what the family saw in terms of differences. In every case, for every movie, the Oppo box was far and away the winner. The average score was 4.7, whereas the Samsung was 3.9. Again, not scientific, but in a world where perception is reality, this is all I needed to see in order to return my Samsung box and keep the Oppo.I've now watched maybe 20 movies on the Oppo and I have not found one instance where I was underwhelmed. The price tag of this unit is steep, but in my mind if you spent all that money on true 1080p set, why would you not consider the Oppo?
I used to have a set of infinity overture speakers (center channel and two sides) with a velodyne sub. I recently got the Bose system because I wanted a smaller size footprint for my speakers. I am very happy with my purchase. The speakers sound is as good or better than the infinity speakers, and they are barely visible. The Bose Accoustimass sub woofer has a much deeper bass. The velodyne was just loud thumping, whereas the Bose bass is much richer. The setup was breeze. I would highly recommend this system. Don't listen to the critics who say that Bose speakers aren't good because they doesn't publish their frequency response for their speakers. While this is true, the quality of a sound system/home theater is how good it sounds to you, not how good the specs are on paper. The Bose does not disappoint!
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.
Haven't had any problems with mine. The perfect solution for a small office or a home with multiple computers. Can be configured via any computer (through any web browser)--just set it and forget it!
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
we ordered 2 cartridges and were charged for 2 cartridges but only received one.......i waited until the amx card statement came to let you know this.
Was just what I expected when I made my order. Could not have been better described and was just as it was reported to be.
This adapter works perfect, higly recommended. Just be careful if installing with Vista, do not even try to use the supplied cd because it will cause your computer to crash -- this happen to my 2 laptops and in one it produced total system failure having to reinstall from scratch the OS and all drivers.If you are installing on Vista, be sure to download first the software for Vista from www.dlink.com and your system will install it nice and smooth.
I was looking at the variety of similar products in an electronics store and was drawn to the iM600. Looked at the BOSE - wonderful sound but no FM radio, no rechargeable battery (so was only useful near an outlet) and was three times the price. When I saw and listened to the iM600, it seemed to make so much more sense. The sound is very acceptable, recharges the iPod when the iPod is attached and even has a small remote for operating the unit from across the room. My only criticism is that while the remote fits inside when the unit is closed, it falls out when open. Simple solution for me was a small piece of velcro on the remote.Great little product.
I have a couple of these cables that I bought a long time ago but never had a use for until this week. I was skeptical that they would work as advertised, but I needed to run a cable for TV from a back room, along the outside of the house, and into a room on the front side. This seemed much easier for me to do than running cable through the attic and walls. Problem was, I would need to drill a hole through the front wall and install a connector plate inside. Then I remembered these skinny coax cables and figured it was worth a try. I used one through a front window and one through a rear window, connected a 100-ft. cable and turned on the TV. Works fine!Our windows are the modern aluminum type with thin thermopane glass. The edge of the window sill that the cable has to traverse is rather sharp and crimps the cable, but I still get a good signal through the cable.Jim -- Louisville KY
Have owned for one week and find the picture quality truely outstanding and sets it apart from the other camcorders. Sony makes it pretty simple to use and I find the touch screen pretty cool once you get use to it. The digital picture quality is better than I expected and will do just fine for standard snapshots etc.My "But" is that you do need to spend about another $250-$300 for peripherals like extra battery, lense covers, Iwire cable etc.If you can afford the price go with HD
This support seat is terrific, especially for the price! It's comfortable and the mesh is great for air circulation. I sit in my chair often because of a chronic health condition, and most pads get a bit annoying after a while. This is still comfortable and cool for extended periods of time.
Much too small for the Canon SD750. Had to return and buy a non-Canon case. I called Canon customer service and this is the case they reccommended. Nicely made but they need to manufacture a bigger case.
The cartridges arrived in a timely fashion, and immediately one was put in service. The color is as vibrant as it should be and the graphics printed on printer fabric is sharp. Very little pigment came off when the fabric was rinsed as per manufactuer's instructions. I will definitely purchase again.
I have a ten year old car with no mp3/auxiliary jack. I've tried several devices that are supposed to play my iPod via the FM receiver of my stereo system. Not only was the sound quality horrible on each of them, the reliability of that technology just isn't there. As you travel, you are constantly having to change the radio station to get decent reception. And, I'm not talking about traveling across cities. Even riding around town, I found even the best of those devices unusable.This device has the promise of connecting directly to your cassette tape player eliminating the need to broadcast. In that way, it is superior. However, the sound quality is not even as good as playing one of my 20 year old cassette tapes on the tape player. But, it's definitely better than the FM broadcast quality. The cassette itself does make an annoying noise when it's in the player. It's a mechanical noise. The noise doesn't come through the stereo and is easily drowned out by traffic noise and/or the music you'll be playing. But, during those quiet moments when you first turn your car on, you'll hear it kind of clicking away in the player. Also, the connection to my iPod is a little touchy. The sound from the right and/or left channel will occasionally drop out if a little tension is put on the connection. It's not too bad. Just jostling the connection brings it right back. I'm guessing the problem is because this device wasn't specifically made for the iPod (I actually have an iPhone).Overall, the device is very inexpensive and definitely worth a try. It feels pretty flimsy. I'd prefer a higher quality build. But, I couldn't find one out there that offered that. For the money, if this one lasts a year or two and breaks, it's no big deal. It will have been worth it.(update- 09/2012) Well, it's two years later. The cassette player did last. But, I decided to pay about $150 to go with a device that does use FM. But, it hardwires into the stereo system. There's no need to change stations and the quality is about FM quality. The cassette adapter is still not a bad way to go, for the money.
Get new drivers (Google Exacto C Pen 20) for Win 7 32 and 64 bit. They work well. Follow the directions exactly, andmake sure you delete the CD drivers and software and reboot before using the new ones.I only deduct a star from this superior device for not being able to deal with English italics etc. ... they end up unformatted.The accuracy is really very good.I had great fun at Google Translate converting passages of French scientific text to English...it really works. The variousaccents are handled well.
I found this a little harder to set up than I expected. The webpage for changing the settings would not come up. I finally figured out that I had to run the utility (installed from the cd) first. Then I could change the settings (i.e. set security).I plugged in the wireless extender upstairs to be close to my PS3 and living room for laptops. It's been fantastic. My PS3 was getting 40% signal from my router, and now gets 100%, drastically improving performance.I now have two signals I can tap into, depending on where I am in the house. The unit is attractive and non-fussy.This added utility is worth the price, in my opinion. Highly recommended.
This system combines light weight small size and big sound with a small price tag! perfect for camping,traveling or at home. This station gives you more options when using your ipod shuffle. The sound on logic's i-station will amaze you and will allow your mp3 or other music players to be turned into a complete sound systems. The i-station has usb so laptops can also be connected for a full stereo sound. Another fine product from logic3.
... The installation was a piece of cake -- much easier than taking it out of the plastic packaging. I noticed a problem right away. The buttons are pretty stiff (could be because it is new) and the receiver seems to only get the first part of the click. In the case of a single-click, I ended up highlighting, draggins around the screen. Can you say pain in the 'rearend'?!Additionally, the optical sensor doesn't like the light gray tabletop The user guide suggested that a dark color mouse pad is bad on the battery... When was the last time you came across a white mouse pad??The first two sets of batteries went bye-bye after three weeks of use (not used on nights and weekends). Bought the charging station for $... Besides not having to feed the hunger little mouse more batteries, I was able to plug the receiver on the station and move them both off to the side of my laptop. The move improved the mouse in a huge way. The metal casing on the laptop was apparently interferring with the mouse transmitting to the receiver.
I enjoy using this product. We film youth sports (specifically football) using a Canon Vixia HV30. Our biggest problem in the past was the overwhelming sound of wind in our production. The addition of this Directional Stereo Mic solved this problem perfectly. I love the ease of installation and the fact that it's powered by the camera's battery. Just attach it to the Advanced Accessory Shoe of the camera, fasten it with the circular clamp for stability and you're off! It really does make a difference and definitely worth the price tag.
I read a lot of camera reviews before purchasing the Exilim EX-Z40. The reasons I chose this model are: Speed, display screen size, camera size and battery life. My experience so far has been very good. The day I got my camera, I stowed it away in the front pocket of my casual shirt, (I could have fit two or three Exilims in there), and went to a t-ball game. I snapped over 70 pictures in aboout 90 minutes. The camera powers up fast (less than two seconds), and with outdoor light, photos can be taken one right after the other. This allowed me to take two or three shots of a subject, and keep the shot I like.Another positive is the overall ergonomics of this camera. It looks cool, and just feels good in your hand. All the controls are well placed, and the power on/off button is recessed, so as not to have the camera accidentally turned on in your bag or pocket.The two inch display is nice, especially when using the on-screen menu. The print size on the menu seems large because the menu is so big. The downside of the large display is that Casio did not increase the resolution while expanding the display. At around 85,000 pixels, the display is lacking the detail that will allow you to decide on the spot which pictures are good and which are great. Sorting the bad from the good will have to be saved for the computer.I was impressed with the quality of the photos I took with this camera, especially action shots. I had feared that this camera would not take good action shots, however, I was wrong. When I got home and ran the slide show on my PC, I was thrilled at the quality of the photos. Some of them looked so real, I thought I was looking out a window, and not at my computer screen. This camera definately produces photo quality images. Another good surprise I had was the fact that of the ten or so indoor shots I took of people, not one of them had any hint of red eye. Since almost all small digicams have problems with red eye, I assumed that would be the case, but so far, no red whatsoever - and I wasn't using the red eye reduction feature either! I hope this holds true in the future. One thing about the indoor shots though - they were a bit grainy.The docking cradle that comes with this camera is light, compact, simple to operate, and very functional. After shooting all day, simply place your camera on the cradle, and with the press of only one button, you are watching the slide show of all your photos scroll by on your camera display or on your computer screen. It really is that easy. The cradle also charges the battery, and can send photos directly to your printer. The negative on the cradle is that there is no AV output. If you don't plan on viewing your photos on the TV, then it's no big deal.The battery life on this camera is excellent as stated by Casio.The full printed operating manual does not come with the camera. You can read it on the provided CD ROM, or print the 180 page manually from the CD.The only other negative I have is the fact that there is no review after capture with the display off, only with the display on. Many cameras in this class have the review-after-capture feature, which allows the camera to be operated with the display off (battery saving) and when a photo is taken, it is displayed on the screen for two or three seconds, and then the display goes off again. This is a nice feature that I wish this camera had. Maybe it does, and I haven't found it yet.Like many shoppers out there, I compared this camera to the Canon Elph before purchasing. The Elph may have a slight edge on picture quality, but not much. It does have an AV output. The battery life will not come near to the Casio's, and the Canon has a goofy rubber cover over the AV and USB ports on the side of the camera. This cover seems very flimsy, and is not secured well to the camera. The Canon has good speed, but I'm not sure if it's as fast as the Casio. The Canon can be pruchased a bit cheaper, but doesn't come with the cool cradle. Either choice will do you well.Overall, this little camera is a lot of fun, and will provide excellent photos for anyone who wants a pocketable, go-anywhere camera.
What more can be said about the 2nd fastest video card in the world? Only the Ultra is faster, and only by a few FPS. This card runs my games at reasonable speed with all features maxed out. If only nvidia would get its act together on the drivers. There are many "issues" still with the G80 series cards, mostly with multimedia playback, which I don't make much use of. For gaming, it is a great single-card solution available right now. Buyers considering purchase of a DX10 card should be aware that Microsoft has just come out with DX 10.1. Current generation DX10 cards will not support DX10.1 extensions and APIs. How big a deal this is remains to be seen.
Not much to say about this keyboard. I've had it for several months and had no problems out of it. It's as comfortable as any other keyboard I've used from Microsoft, Logitech, Dell, etc. It doesn't have dozens of extra buttons, but I wouldn't use them anyway when I can just click on a shortcut or use keyboard shortcuts faster than hunting for the "Save" or "Email" button like on my old Logitech. Recommended for those with lights on their PC cases and want a good keyboard to match.
I am pretty pleased with this purchase. The camera is really nice and seems pretty sturdy. My chief complaint though is that it is super slow opening up. Well, it seems really slow. Maybe I am a product of the instant gratification crowd, but it is a little annoying when you have the must take quickly picture opportunity. I guess you just get used to it. Overall, however, I am very happy with this purchase.
I have a 2005 scion tc and needed this handy little kit because i was pulling out the stock radio and put in a anew pioneer DEH 3200ub (only single din size). Not only did it fit absolutely perfect, but it is completely idiot proof. It has all the tabs on it for all scion vehicles, and you simply snip off the ones that aren't for your vehicle (it tells you which ones to cut off). The open space below is nice too because it gives me a place to put my ipod, phone, and radio remote when not in use.If you have a scion and are putting in a single din size stereo - buy this. You wont regret it.
The product arrived in a small flat envelope so there was no awful packaging to fight with. It arrived in a timely fashion and the price was unbeatable!
I love my new Toshiba television! Great picture and the built-in DVD player is a cinch to use. Delivery was fast and the delivery men got it all set up for me just hours before the cableman arrived for hookup. The entire experience was one of the best I have had with any purchase...and the price was the lowest I have seen anywhere. A definite 5-star purchase.
I had the worst time trying to find a replacement USB cable online that would fit my Nikon Coolpix L6 camera. I just got the thing for Christmas 2 years ago; what's the deal?? But I went onto Amazon, and after much research, I ordered this cable, fingers crossed. It was a perfect match! So happy!
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.
Bought it for my zoom lens.Pros: very good quality (metal and glass), seamless fitCons: none so farIn general - money well spent!
I am very satisfied with the Sharp Aquos I purchased from LCD Mart through Amazon. I received the product on time and in great condition. I received a follow up call to see if everything was in order.
I did a lot of internet-based research on this lens before stepping from prosumer lens to a professional version. What a difference in the clarity of my shots. The IS and 2.8 stop is a huge help for low light pictures. From here on out I am sticking to pro-everything.
After doing much homework on the internet to find the best digital camera for the bucks, I finally narrowed it down to two Canon cameras. The other camera had come out later, had most of the same features, but cost quite a bit more.I finally chose the SD600 and I am so glad I did! After 3 months, I cannot find much that isn't there.-- Ease of use: Although there is a learning curve, the menues are very intuitive.-- Easy switching to "record video," "take photos," and playback. This especially useful on the fly so you can switch quickly.-- Size aand quality of LCD. Although there are other cameras out there with the same or large size, the quality of the LCD screen is amazing.-- I use this camera as my primary video camera. Although there are features that are not on the video portion that full-fledged video cams have, it has enough features so that I can do all that I want. The only negative is that you can't optically zoom while taking video, but can with the digital zoom enabled. When used, the quality deteriates rather dramatically.-- I like the memory cards. You can have a couple around and never run out of room. I bought two 2GB from Kingston on Amazon. They work great.-- I have never run the lithium battery down so that I have to recharge in the middle of shooting. However, I bought a back up just in case.-- Even with no stabilzation features, the video is pretty steady. Enough so that people watching it don't complain, but no where near professional quality. I had a tripod (Targus-$30) which is very durable. The little camera looks funny atop the tripod, but it sure does help steady the shots or provide the ability to use the self-timer.-- The software that comes with the camera is fantastic. It was so easy and automatic, I didn't have to learn anything. Seamless tranfer from camera to computer or direct to a portable device, makes the usual burden of transfer a thing of the past. Video and Photos alike are almost a one-button transfer.-- Of all the qualities, the size is the best. I carry the camera in my front pocket on my jeans and it is comfortable there. I would recommend getting a screen protector for the LCD (the lens has a self-cover). This allows me to be very mobile and "instantly" ready for great photos or video on the fly.In summary, I don't think you can get a 6 megapixel camera with as many features as the SD600 for the money. I bought mine for $138 as refurbished from a third party through Amazon. I have the original warranty and there isn't anything wrong with it. (It came in the original box with original documents and accessories.)AS MUCH AS I HAVE PRAISED THIS CAMERA, YOU MIGHT THINK I SELL THEM WHICH I DON'T. I HAVE RECOMMENDED THIS CAMERA TO A FAMILY MEMBER AND TWO FRIENDS WHO ALL BOUGHT IT AND LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DO!GO FOR IT!
Facil de configurar, facil de usar, excelente definici&oacute;n.. vale el costo
Great tripod to begin with. Could be a more sturdy platform but for what the price can't be beat.
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!
I AM A INSTALER WITH MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN INTERCOM SYST.AND THE VISS6002 HAS BEEN THE MOST EASIER TO INSTALL DEVICE I DEALING WHIT. THE PRICE IS THE BEST YOU CAN OBTEIN IN THE MARKET,AND THE QUALITY IS VERY GOOD, IN EXTERIOR ASPECT AND IN FUNCTIONS, LIKE THE INCREASE IN MONITORS IN THE SYSTEM AND THE DOORSTRIKE COMAND TROUGTH THE SAME TWO WIRES IS GENIAL. THANKSFULLY ANDRES CAZARES FROM MAZATLAN MEXICO.
My first and main complaint about this product is that it does NOT fit the 60gb iPod Video. The 60gb model is thicker than the 30gb, and this case won't close around the 60gb iPod. A secondary complaint is that, though the case is sturdy and the foam lining will adequately protect a 30gb iPod from shocks, there is no protection for the screen. It's just a hole in the case (like the hole for using the wheel), and I just require more protection for my video iPod. A third (minor) complaint is that there's a non-removable knob on the back of the case, for attaching the belt clip, and the knob makes it uncomfortable in a shirt or pants pocket. I'm returning mine for all of these reasons and going with a clear hard plastic case that protects the screen, too.
this comes free if you buy a nikon lens, but as many customers said, it has very bad flares when shooting next lights. so not much useful.
I was used to a Sony player/changer that had suddenly lost its mind, jumping around the discs at will and stopping when it got tired. I turned it in to Goodwill. I've heard people say that Sony has been riding on its reputation for some time now. I don't know if this is true but I DO know that this player lasted only a couple years. Thus, the upgrade to Yamaha.And so far, so good! My ear told me the first time I played a disc that its sound was better -- more present, more real. These are not technical terms but they best describe what I've heard. Operation is smooth and fast enough and I've encountered no problems so far. I do wish the remote had specific numbers for going directly to discs on the changer, rather than just forward or back. But this is only a petty complaint (if even that).All told, satisfaction!
I got these speakers for christmas and hooked them up to my ibook. Right when I turned the volume up, I felt myself being blasted out of my seat by the sound! If you're looking for apple looking speakers, look no further! I also like the LED lights...
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.
I have owned several pairs of Sennheiser phones over the last 20 years and have been quite happy with them. I recently purchased the HD570 however and was not impressed. In fact, I am returning the item. The bass seemed muddy and the treble muted. I tired them with my PC and regular stereo system and compared them to the $$$ Sony phones that came with the PC. I prefered the Sony in each case. They did seem like they would be quite comfortable however.
Returned unit shortly after warranty expired.CD's would not eject from changer.Cost to repair about $150.00.It is now several years later and same problem.Iwill have to return again.We only use CD changer about 20 times a year.Purchase of this product was big expensive $1300.00 mistake not counting repairs.
Product was as shown and was delivered as promised. Good price quick delivery. Would buy again.
Despite the system requirements listed by the manufacturer the Targus Wireless Remote Presenter works fine with Macs. I've tried it with a G4 Powerbook and an iMac G5, both running OS X 10.3.8. It works just like it does on a PC. The only difference I noticed was that when I first connected it, there was no dialog box about installing a driver. It just worked.
The Trancend 4 GB SD card works so great that you simply don't even think about it. Using it in a Canon digital camera and absolutely no issues at all have cropped up with it. What else to say except that the price was great too!
This machine goes into some wierd mode every now and then that requires it to be unplugged and reset. It lacks features, is poor quality. I regret buying it. I suspect all Oritron products are bad given they could make this one so bad.
A word of caution, this is a low priced item because corners have been cut and the quality control isn't very good.I've purchased 5 or 6 of these items now and for the most part everything has been fine. I've never had an issue with the USB cord or the wall adapter but I've had a few problems with the car charger. A couple of the sets have refused to charge my phone. Which isn't to bad for something this cheap but recently we had something a little more concerning happen. I gave a set to my mother-in-law to use for her car. Before she realized what it was she had fried the fuses in two separate cars when trying to use the charger.So if you want a cheap USB cord and wall charger then this is a decent cheap set. Don't buy this for the car charger, its not worth damaging you car or device to save a couple bucks.
I bought it few months ago, it worked fine on Windows XP computers, now that I have a new laptop with Windows 7 the driver are not yet available. What are the people doing in Belkin? Are they still on vacation from last Christmas? Speachless to sink a so interesting product.
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.
This is a great product for I need to do which is to copy, scan pictures for the web, and run OCR. It installed without any effort on my XP laptop and Windows 2000 desktop. The fact that it does not have a power cord makes it very easy to use it on my laptop.
If we keep in mind that all cameras guess what "white" is in a given environment, then you will see the immediate benefit of using such a simple and useful device.I shoot a Nikon D90, typically in RAW mode. The D90 offers a wide variety of white balance settings for a variety of lighting methods. This is to say Nikon knows what the color temperature is for "Incandescent" or "Daylight" in their sterile lab environment. I don't shoot in such a place or, for example, with their style of incandescent light bulbs.When I need to make sure the colors in my shots are reasonably free from color casts due to white balance issues, I use the WhiBal card.It is a simple matter to snap one shot in the subject's lighting and use that shot to really get a handle on what the light spectrum is for that environment. Shooting the WhiBal in the first shot or last shot is unimportant.For example: When I take shots in direct "Daylight" with the D90 set for that, I take one shot with the WhiBal. Invariably, when I use Nikon Capture NX2 to check the white balance, there is a discernable change in the color balance correction. Most times it is relatively small but I have seen huge moves as well.My experience indicates there are other things that reflect colors into the scene. Cameras set for "Daylight" can't reliably account that. In my usage, the WhiBal captures that unique spectrum distribution for that environment and Capture NX2 corrects for white balance with a couple of mouse clicks. I then copy that info from the "calibration" shot and paste it into the subject shots. These shots are now white balance corrected and ready for other adjustments as desired.It is a simple and quick matter to do this. Total time to take the calibration shot, make the post processing correction and then adjust the actual subject shots is 2 or 3 minutes at most. Unless you are feeling lucky, I think this is a must thing to do when colors need to be reasonably free of color casts.Of course you can always use the "PRE" or manual white balance on the D90 but that means you have a true "white" object that is of sufficient size to fill the entire picture field. The WhiBal fits in my pocket and works just great.Is it pricey? Kind of, but I think it is worth it for good color rendition.
I had a Handspring Visor Edge and the battery died on me, so, I thought it was about time to upgrade my PDA. I purchased the Sony PEG TJ27. I was shocked on how easy it was to convert all of my calendar and addresses information from my old PDA to my new one. The jog dial is very nice and the camera is a nice perk. The camera does not compare to a real digital camera, but it is fun to have. I do think that I should have paid the extra $100 to get the PEG TJ37 with the sound and wireless capabilities, but overall I enjoy my new PDA and I am very happy with my decision. As far as battery life, I have not yet tested, but it does require a lot more charging than the Handspring Visor Edge.
We purchased a black iLuv iPod speaker system rather than the iPod Apple equivalent, and have been very happy with it thus far. Like other shoppers, we researched the item before hand, and were amazed at the price differentials.But more to the point, online electronic review sites gave this system very high grades, and at our price, we're very pleased.No, this machine is not Boze. But neither are IPod speaker mounts. Having said that, the sound quality is quite nice.In our experience, the volume and tuning dials have not been a problem, and the unit has also worked fine to charge the resident iPod. At first pass, I'd predict that this iLuv unit will last longer than the iPod it's made to dock, but for the sake of incumbent pocketbooks, I hope they both last forever.From our household, this unit comes highly recommended, with a further caveat, that if you're not buying from Amazon, be careful to check shipping costs, and more importantly, restocking fees, before pressing the "submit order" button.
Bought for my KRZR K1m pluged it in and worked flawless, I didn't even have to format it. Awesome deal!
First off -1 star for the silly name, Zogothrak disapproves.These are my "beater" pair of head phones. They really pump the bass so they are great for heavy musics. When your out and about or trying to get something done and really don't want to hear anything else, and you don't want to pay up the rear for sound cancelling these are the thing for you!
Wonderful product for the price. It does what it is suppose to do. My sister paid $30 for her charger and it serves the same purpose.
This turned out to be an excellent camera. I was a bit scared of the Olympus brand, whether the pictures would come out good, and if the cables were going to fit. None of this were problems. It takes great pictures. I like how one has the option to use either alkeline or lcd batteries. The only small problem is finding a 6.5 volt dc adapter to use the camera at home, which I cannot find. I'm beggining to doubt whether it exists at all. Oh well, if you buy it you will be pleased. Enjoy!
It was so easy to hook up and it works perfectly! I have a wall mounted plasma, I needed to close my cabinet door with a TV box behind it. The only problem is that it does not work with U-verse - we recently switched. Now this is repurposed to the DVD player.
Suction cup and car charger arrived in perfect condition and all works well. Am happily navigating again.
I've had this cd player for over a month so I feel that I have had appropriate time to fairly and justly review it. My ending judgement is a enthusiastic thumbs up. It has a great battery life, especially if you use a higher brand battery which will last for 19+ hours. The sound is faithfully reproduced and the megabass and groove setting allow for some diversion in playback. I do feel, however, that the headphones provided are somewhat inadequate for a cd player of this quality. I suggest some digital reference headphones, they allow for a much better listening experience. Don't believe though that the esp will account for jogging, it will skip. The protection is great though, for listening in the car and for a nice brisk walk. The player itself is suprisingly light yet retains a solid feel. The cover will get scratched easily though as it is soft plastic. Another benefit is the thinness of the player, it will fit easily into any fanny pack for travel. All in all, this cd player is worth buying. It has great battery life, great sound reproduction, and is remarkably light and easy to carry.
Looks good but no room for spare battery or memory in addition the camera fits so snugley its hard to remove from the case.
ordered this card through amazon, great deal and it is worth it..just have to accept the fact that processing is bit slower as compare to builtin card..which is always the case...over all great card @ good price
I didn't realize how much stress I was putting on my back & neck until I tried using this laptop stand. It has really made a difference in my position while using my laptop and I don't feel the stress on my back & neck anymore. I enjoy the adjustable options it has.
The Garmin GPS 72 is the lowest priced model that has all the basic (non-mapping) features I was looking for. It is waterproof and floats. It has WAAS capability, which means it is accurate to about 10 feet. Where I live I haven't been able to use WAAS, but it still accurate to about 16-20 feet. Close enough. It has a quadrifilar antenna, which is supposed to work better under dense forests. It also means the unit works better when you hold it vertically instead of horizontally. The display is 120X160 pixels, which wouldn't be that great for a unit with mapping capability, is sharp and clear enough to use even while driving (though try to keep your eyes on the road). While it doesn't have a built in base map, it does have the locations of cities worldwide with a population of more than 200,000. For hiking, geocaching and finding your way back to your car, it's more than adequate. It has some cool features, like the estimated time you will arrive at your destination and it allows you to customize what information gets displayed on the screen. It looks and feels solid and professional (a little stripped down, but this is supposed to be a base model).Yes, it would be nice if it had mapping capability, could connect to an external antenna, included a pc cable and had an electronic compass, but all this really isn't necesssary. It will tell you want direction for are going, but you have to be moving. If you stand in the same spot and turn around, it won't update your direction. Is that important? I carry a compass in addition to my gps. You're always supposed to have back up navigation, anyway. Battery life is around 12-15 hours if you use it continuously, but it saves all your information even you take the batteries out. The size is bigger than an e-trex, but it still fits in a jacket pocket. The buttons were all on the front and easy to use. It would be nice if it were a little smaller, but for the price, it was what I needed, no more and no less. Remember, if you want a GPS unit mainly for driving, pay the extra money and get one with mapping capability.
This CD case once held precious music. Selected albums, meant only for my reading room, found a home here. While my collection was much larger, and a more sophisticated case supported those hundreds more, here were the ones I needed to fall into a mood. Set on a shelf, on its side, you would find the old, good music forgotten by the younger set who never heard it. All likely moods were covered, and this case sufficed.Those days are dwindling. All of my music has been converted into my iPod, and my CDs are now boxed and closeted. I can fit my 7,000 songs into a small device, with unique playlists accommodating any whim. What is next for this trusty friend?The CD case, still attractive, still durable, is still useful. With Christmas coming, its function is now to display cards in similar fashion.Rethink and reuse.--Brockeim
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.
I work in an IT department for a County Government, and we use a 5100cn as our primary printer. We have had it in production since early September and still have not had to replace any cartridges. I have not once seen a paper jam occur on this printer like another user said, and we printer on almost any type of paper you can think of (Stand., Legal, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies). It really is a commercial-grade product with a consumer-grade price. As far as Dell Tech Support goes, we primarily deal with Dell for almost all of our needs - servers, desktops, printers, etc. - and we have never had a problem with getting service when needed. We almost always purchase the Gold upgrade for support, and I can tell you that they will make problems right no matter what. Besides, what are we reviewing here, the printer, or the support?
I bought this to play MP3s while walking / exercising. It is unusable for that purpose. It skips very often (like every minute) when in motion and when it starts to skip I have to stand still for a few seconds for it continue. Perhaps my unit is defective. It was cheap and is usable for sitting in one place so I won't bother returning it but I do have to buy a new portable MP3 player to walk around with. I'll probably find an ac adapter for this and leave it at work. For the price if it gets stolen it's no big deal.I think the controls (buttons) are very well designed and the price was the lowest I found.
how can i buy this stuff without the detailed specification dpi etc.
This does not charge my iphone 3gs. It says the device cannot charge the phone.
I was suspicious that a product like iDrops would do any good, but I'm glad to say it really works. Working like a combined ultrafine sandpaper and polisher it gently smoothes the scratches from the beautiful but fragile shiny plastic surfaces.I had an installation accident when mounting the Kinect sensor over a Samsung LCD tv, causing wide and visible scrathes on the casing of both (luckily not the screen or lenses). After a patient iDrops scrubbing treatment you'll need to examine them really closely to notice anything.I love this product :)
Yeah, it's kind of noisy & sort of slow, but a good deal for the price. Easy to set up & easy to use & produces a printed page that looks very professional - you won't be embarassed to turn in a report to the boss or teacher. It could get tedious for long reports but for it manages print queues well. It has separate cartridges for black and color and changing them is simple...
Quick to ship and items are exactly as advertised. I recommend this product to any photographer that is looking for this item
while this camera takes great pictures,it is extremely fragile. I had it repaired once (bought it in March '07), and now it is irrepairable. Fine if you are not doing anything physical, but all I did was run with it, and that apparently wrcked the electronics. Very dissatisfied.
I bought this player to replace my old 5 cd carousel changer. For me it was a bonus feature to have DVD playback. Sony's priority is the DVD playback, not CDs. My favorite function on my old component was the "all disc shuffle" function, which was also a button on the component (no TV needed for the display). This one can only shuffle within one disc, but I don't see the point in that. I also don't like where the remote sensor is because I have to leave the door open to my entertainment center to use the remote. This defeats the purpose of a closed door that keeps little hands away from the equipment and media.
I have other Dells. This one is really nice. It's got a beautiful body. It is like the Dell D610, but a little smaller. I bot it used and it was time for a new battery so I got one of them too from a place in the Amazon.
As stated in earlier reviews there is no documentation included with this product, except for a read-me file on the CD, and that only tells how to install the drivers. Those instructions do not work in Vista because windows cannot find the drivers. These drivers are included within an install program, and the program does not work right in Vista. The drivers probably wouldn't work either. I tried letting my computer search on line for a driver but came up empty. Using the name of the manufacturer included in this listing, I went online and found the Sabrent support page. There is an E-Mail form to fill in. You will need the product ID (SBT-USC6M) and a brief discription of the problem, (IE. Windows Vista cannot find necessary driver on included CD.) I had an E-Mail answer within 48 Hrs which included a link to down-load the Vista drivers. This down-load is also an install program. You will need to find the program, probably in your desktop folder, and run it. The install wizzard will guide you thru the installation, after that you should have no more problems. After I finished running the program I plugged in the cable and windows Vista had no problems finding the drivers.
Greatest thing since sliced bread. Works with a PC5740 Verizonwireless card even though the spec. only says Sprint service. Could NOT get the VPN tunnel to work with this unit, so if you absolutely need this don't buy this unit. All other aspects of the unit worked out great with a remote network, both wireless and hard wired, setup within 10 minutes of receiving the unit.
When I tested it out of the box, it worked. When I shot a wedding the next day, it didn't work. It hasn't worked since. Unfortunately, Cameta Camera's 14-day exchange on defective merchandise policy only covers the price of the product and no shipping fees, so I have to ship it back at my own expense. I am 100% completely dissatisfied with this product and I will never purchase anything from Cameta Camera ever again.
Do you have any idea how much ironing is involved in putting together a pieced top for a quilt? Loads. First there is the ironing of the freshly washed fabrics, then each square or portion of the piecing,and then the top in total must be pressed. All this is very tireing when constantly fighting a cord in your way. This great little iron cuts all the fighting of the cord for you. It's agreat addition to any quilters room. I highly recommend 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.
The strength of this product is it's numeric pad, inclusion of "PC" keys, and key touch. I am a PC convert and this keyboard made the transition much better. So far it is 100% compatible. I am baffled about why Apple doesn't have a similar product!
Combined these with the HP Photosmart D7300 for superior quality connection. Also replaced the connectors for my scanner.
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.
I use this with my Roxio Easy VHS to DVD 3 Plus. It works great. I was trying to use older cables, and this unit gives me better results.
These little towels work perfectly and I suggest them for any LCD including my Mac.
I purchased these for around 10$, for that price this is a decent buy. Any cheaper and i'd even say a good deal. The bass is somewhat punchy but can be overwhelming for most music genres (techno/rap sounds brilliant). However the mids are pretty poor and the highs sound a little tinny. Also, the build quality of the cable is poor. These have the thinnest cables I have ever seen for earbuds, some serious longevity concerns there. All in all, if you can get em for around 10$ you really cant do any better these buds.
I really liked the price on this memory card for the amount of room it has. Prices have come down, but it's nice to see that quality has been maintained.
After my $600 Sennheisers broke (one of the ears completely gave out, even with new cables), I "downgraded" to the HD-555s. While the sound balancing is "colored" on these, many people actually prefer these. The bass is enhanced, although not to "Beats" level. These are comfortable for long listening sessions, sound great, and fit larger heads (I am the sad guy who never wears hats because they never fit).These are worth every penny. I use for music, video, gaming, and listen-only audio calls. A great piece!
Needed long cable for watching DVR on TV in a second room. Works just fine. Nice cable, at a reasonable price.
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.
Great product...will never buy from Amazon again, pathetic shipping and service....Amazon will not post this review as it is only concerned with reviews that place it in a good light, which is probably getting more difficult by the hour...
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've had this unit for about 2.5 weeks now, had a good experience with purchase and shipping via Amazon/TigerDirect. The price was too good to be true for this LCD size, and I was actually a little worried it was a trick...I don't have any experience with other widescreen tvs, and cannot make any comparisons on picture quality. But all the Tv and Dvds I watch on it look great, and it's a perfect computer monitor. I can read all the computer screen (google page) text from my sofa about 11 feet away. Even worked with Linux (Fedora Core 3) under their Generic VGA settings. Lots of inputs to the detachable tuner/head, and even a direct VGA input to the panel. The detached power supply has a small fan that does make some noise, but not as loud as my computer or refrigerator... Not as much heat seems to come off the front and top of the screen as my neighbors plasma tv. Only one weird thing, I was using one of the two progressive scan inputs with a DVD player , when I moved the vertical screen position with the remote, the picture started this slow up scroll that made the picture un-watchable. I had to switch to the other progressive scan input, and this time didn't touch the vertical position... :) Happy with it so far!
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.
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.
tweeters work wll in my dodge durango,had to replace blown out speaker,only issue is that the soud is very overpowering even when i use change in bass and lower tweeter tey seem to be to loud,work well and am goin to change bass speakers to see if that helps sound !!
I purchase this machine about a month ago. I have a printer and a scanner already, so this is used primarily as a fax machine and a backup printer. Physically this is a nice, compact machine that fits well on a small desk. Though primarily plastic, it does have a robust feel to it. Setting up under windows xp could not be any easier. I have mine in a network and all my computers found the machine without any problem. Once a computer is registered, this machine can scan to any computer on the network. I had difficulty using the control panel to scan to a computer at first, but once I turned off the firewall, the scan to computer function works flawlessly. As a fax machine, it is awesome. There is so much flexibility with sending and receiving that I'll never go back to a lesser machine. Faxes are fast and the come through with good quality. The document feeder is excellent...I've not had a jam yet. As a printer, text quality is excellent, graphics is so-so. It warms up quickly and is impressively fast. It does make light flicker as other reviewers noted, but it has not triggered my 15a circuit breaker yet. All my laser printers cause lights to flicker. The scanner is slightly slow and the quality is noticeably worse compared to my epson scanner. But overall scan quality is certainly acceptable. I find the software suite useless. The only function I'm interested in is the pc fax. Unfortunately, it does not let you send a file (such as a word document) directly as a fax. You have to print it, then fax it. Overall, this is an excellent, flexible machine that is also an excellent value. I'm real pleased with my decision.Edit: actually, I found that I can fax documents using the software. Totally awesome!
These earbuds work pretty well for a cheap price. They can be wound up into the hard case with relative ease which was the main reason why I bought it, as tangled wires drive me insane. As for the sound quality, these are $5 earbuds, so don't expect a miracle. They are functional, not luxurious. I have owned this product for one year now and they work like new, although I don't use them often.
Received the very next day! Best price I found on internet or in stores.
Yeah it's 2010 and no one uses a CD WALKMAN anymore. But for the few souls out there who still uses this, my review is for you(maybe one day we'll leave the 90's). This is the best portable CD player I've owned in my lifetime. First off, it's the only one I've had that uses only ONE battery. I was a bit confused when I first opened up the battery compartment.Secondly, the LCD screen features active-dot matrix which is pretty cool. There's also an attached remote where you can control the volume and track. The stereo sounds pretty nice and there are various functions/features such as programmble track, bass boost, and MP3. Great CD Walkman for those that still need one(or don't wanna leave the 90's).
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.
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
Its a good product. I recommend this to everyone. But buy it somewhere else. Amazon.com is a worst place to shop with and its shipping is very poor. I used to buy at WWW.buy.com its good with shipping and no taxes.
"Product as described in excellent condition. Came in well packaged box. Would purchase from reseller again. Thank you. A+"
I bought this card on the basis that I had a sorround sound system to use and my old card couldn't do it. If you hook up SPDIF via the Digital I/O Module your receiver will actually change to the sound format that best fits the movie your playing and will switch back to the regular PCM sound afte the movie. The card is great. I have no complaints. I highly recommend it.
We bought the recordable version because we aren't using this alarm to wake up our special needs child but to tell us that her diaper is wet so we didn't want something that would be loud or scare her. She has very sensitive skin so disposable diapers are out and she wets her diaper anywhere from every 20 minutes to five hours apart with no pattern so this is the only way we can think of to keep her rash free and dry without relying on remembering to check her every 20 minutes. We have had the alarm for two years and it has worked wonderfully. We recorded it to tell her to go potty, hoping that eventually she would link the words with the action and that would one day help her toilet train (she's mentally 5 months old so this would work better for someone a little higher functioning). By recording it ourselves, we control the volume and it is a familiar voice. The little phone jack type clip on the sensor broke after 18 months so we taped it to the alarm with just enough wiggle room to allow us to remove it since it was $25 to buy another. We place the regular sensor (not the clip one) inside the diaper, between the layers so it isn't touching her, and pin the alarm to her pants. It only adds a few seconds to each change and has been a life saver. We only change the batteries every six months or maybe more which is really good since it goes off 10-12 times a day. Unfortunately now, after two years, it goes off when it feels like it and then doesn't turn off when we disconnect and push the button so we are trying to live without it but I'm sure we will replace it soon (it is rather expensive after all). Malem now makes a caregiver alarm but I think I would stick with this one for the potential of her associating the words with going potty. The only thing it can't do though is tell you the child has a dirty diaper if there isn't any liquid to set it off.
While I think the printer is a pretty good printer, problems after installing it are annoying. I inherited my husband's hard drive which had a 5600 HP printer on it (and was using XP Home Edition). We uninstalled it before putting in the install disk for the 5650. When we went to print a test page we got several pages with a few lines of gibberish on each page. After multiple attempts of plugging, unplugging, uninstalling and installing and getting the same thing, we went on line to see if others had problems.And they had! While they may not all be exactly the same, one person stated that switching to a USB 2.0 cable solved their problem. So while we were at Target and it was only $10, we thought a $10 possible fix (or not) was easier to swallow than spending time on line with a support person.And it worked!! My husband swapped out the cords and turned on the computer, went to print a test page and FINALLY something that made sense printed out. Good luck!Oh, and by the way, I've tried the extra photo cartridge and really couldn't tell enough of a difference to buy another one. Also, I get my cartridges in multipacks from Costco and it's less expensive than other places. I had the 5600 before my husband needed a new printer, so then I got the 5650. Can't really tell much of a difference (printwise between the two).
It took a week or so to get used to them, but these are now my primary headphones. I'd be using open-air cans, but my office is too loud. These in-ear phones block out the noise of the 20+ computer fans almost completely, and I frequently have to pull one out and ask people who've poked their head into my office to ask a question to start over.The sound quality gets pretty good once you get used to shoving them in far enough. The treble seemed slightly rolled off at first, but I was coming from some very bright Sony cans -- now that I'm used to it, it sounds fine. I listen to a wide variety of music, from classical to metal, and I invariably leave the bass switch off, as it muddies up the sound. Set to normal, though, and with the phones all the way in, I get more bass than any headphones I've ever owned -- and it's still tight and controlled. It's not my SVS PB12 Plus/2 at home, but it'll do...
This diffuser greatly improves the picture quality withNikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. I purchased this flash back in January and kept struggling with the reflections bounced off the human skin, till I came to know about this diffuser in May. Since then, my picture quality has greatly improved with external speedlight. It is very easy to install and once mounted leave it there forever. For a good deal on amazon, keep checking until you find it with free shipping.
No wonder it's only [$$], gee I wonder if they'll even pay their rebate? Probably not, but now it doesn't matter since I sent my third one back and have had it. Cornea couldn't even address basic application problems over the phone regarding the first unit. The second unit came with over 20 dead pixels & the 3rd unit came with almost 40 dead pixels. That's like punching a whole the size of a silver dollar through the screen. My understanding is there are so many fly by night LCD suppliers, stick with something you can go see in person at a local retailer even if you buy it on-line.
I bought this Stupid TV at the end of 2007 and kept in storage for two years due to my presence in Iraq with US Army, and when we used it in June 2009 until present time, it required four repairs, which cost us more than a $1000.00. This is the worst TV we ever purchased. Very bad quality, and I swear to God if it fail again, I will throw it from the window. This is the wosrt product, do NOT buy this ever.
Very happy with the product. Came in handy when I forgot my car charger for my laptop and only had the wall plug.
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.
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.
The bass is impressive... the volume is decent but the mids are absent. The mids are handled by the subwoofer... other than that.. for the price these speakers sound great.
I followed the directions to the letter for refilling an HP 95 cartridge. The cartridge had not dried out, and only had 25 maximum DPI prints made from it, so the printer head should have been fine.All the colors filled, but the cartridge was only good for four prints and then the blue and red colors stopped printing. I attempted to fill it again, but the blue and red colors would still not work.
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 love this product and have used mine for over a year now and can't imagine not having it. It really does make your shots so much better. Yeah you can fix this the White balance on the PC but it's so much better to get it right the first time and this product does just that. I strongly recommend buying the 77mm version. I no longer use 77mm threaded lenses but use step-down adapters to connect the Expodisk to the lens I am using this saves me from buying a bunch of different sizes. I use both the warming and neutral but find myself using the warming the most as I enjoy shooting people and nature and that slight warm cast is perfect. Does not over do it like some filters can. In my honest opinion I would recommend both its just a great product. Auto White Balance and Photoshop can not compete.
Perfect on Acer S3 ultrabook. Able to use digital projector through usb port with this adapter. Plug and play without difficulty.
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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.
For the money this is a very good player. Advertised battery life is accurate. Reasonable audio quality. On the down side, no AC adapter is included and the UI is a bit strange. I have noticed that the song title display shows non-sense sometimes, but that may be a quirk in my CD burner software (not really worth researching since I don't spend my time looking at the display).One feature that I would like is album skip/advance, similar to what the Philips EXP30317 eXpanium. But for ... [the] price difference, I can live without it.
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.
This is waht you need in those tight spaces. I do home remodels and could not get all I needed in one shot. Not a problem anymore. It really helps.
This camera in this combination of lenses is absolutely great. The first time I really used it was at the Daytona 500, got some awesome shots. It stopped the cars with no blur as the went by at 185+ mph. The 75-300 zoom lense is much stonger than I ever imagined.
Bought this pair of sound isolating ear-phones after i had lost my pair of Shure E2C. Observing the high average rating of these phones, i thought that i'll give them a try. And I was really disappointed. The sound quality is marginally (if at all) better than the std pair of iPod headphones...and no where close to the Shure that i loved. I do realize that often people say that quality is quite subjective and dependent on individual preferences, but even my buddies didn't like it at all. Although they work great as ear plugs. I guess they may be good for others ...but for me I give it two thumbs down. I might have to return it or gift it to someone and get the Shure again.
The Canon 6D did not explode and the Broncolor strobe packs (from the 1980s?) triggered every time. Probably a cheaper/simpler device would have worked equally well but I was too scared to try "unsafe sync".
This mount works perfectly. I use it on the handlebars of my Honda Rincon ATV where it is subjected to a high stress and vibration. It holds my GPS perfectly.
Nikon EG-CP14 Audio/Video Cable fits my D5000 without any problems. This the part that comes with Nikon D5000 Camera. It fits fine and snug, easy to install and remove from camera without any problems. Hope this helps!
Besides a greater distance these radios have allowed me in comparison to others I have owned. I have also been extrememly impressed with the battery life. I have used the radios so far during bow hunting outings with my buddies. Good Product!Good Hunting,Mike
Verbatim is the best of any lightscribe DVD's currently available on today's market. I would not bother experimenting with other brands.
i bought this scaner and when i scan a picture it comes out ok but i cant do nothing with it the screen frezes on me so its worthless to have it
The mouse is very precise which is good for when you are playing games. Not have cords is very convenients. I found with previous mouses that the cord would get caught on my desk as it stretched from the tower. The mouse comes with two batteries and a receiver. This is convenient because while the one battery is charging the other is in the optical mouse. The battery lasts 1-2 days depending on how much you are using your computer. The mouse turns off if you don't move it for awhile to save power.
For those who are not aware, Canon announced a few days ago a replacement for the A95 , the Canon powershot A610 (and A620 that is more expensive) . The new model has 5MP and 4x optical zoom for the same price. It looks like you can pre-order it at Amazon.com...
This is a head phone I purchase to ride bike and work out in. It seals outside noise away and wind hissing, just give you direct audio feed. Just like lots of Europe speaker maker preference, the bass feed is falling bit short to our ears. But if you prefer the mid to high clarity, this is the one for you. The price is really fair for an upgrade ipod disposable headphones. The fact that it's light weight and comes in various size to fit makes it even better. I returned my Schure headphone back after I use this.
I recently picked up a pair of these speakers, and I'd have to say I'm quite happy with them. I cannot say that I'm surprised, as I've always enjoyed Infinity speakers. I actually purchased a pair of these to go with my Infinity TSS-500 surround sound speakers (all powered by a Harman Kardon AVR 254). I like the TSS-500s, but I really wanted a pair of floorstanders for the look in the living room, not to mention it would get me up to a 7.1 channel system.The speakers look great, sound great and convey a sense of awesomeness when people see and hear them. It took a good day for them to break in, but after that they were absolutely wonderful. I only wish I had a slightly more powerful receiver (although I love my AVR 254, I definitely want one of Harman Kardon's newer, more powerful receivers like the AVR 3550HD). I'm also thinking about going with the Primus series to replace my TSS-500 Center Channel, moreso to complete the look as well.Bottom line, these speakers are worth it. There may be better speakers out there, but I'd be confident in saying that you would be hard-pressed to find some that sound this great for a similar price.
My situation requires picking up a series of stations over 70 miles away with an attic mount. this antenna did so with flying colors. The preamp pa18 was also great in picking up weak signal stations. Planning on buying another antenna to point in the opposite direction to pick up stations over 50 miles away.
This router/switch works great! I have a cable modem with the @home service, and decided that I wanted to hook up the Internet to multiple computers. This did the trick! I had two computers up and running with Internet access in practically no time. I added two additional computers and a five-port switch (I'm planning on adding more computers). So far, I am running two Windows 98 computers, a Red Hat Linux 7.1 computer, and a Windows NT 4 computer, all on this one router. This is a hassle-free way to network your cable modem! It has a nice instruction manual (along with a quickstart guide!), and the web-based setup is very easy to use. I gave it five stars because it fits my needs perfectly and it WORKS! Thank you for a great product, Linksys!
Even for $10, it is not worth it. Treble. That is all you can hear, there are so much treble that is unbearable.I returned them and bought the Philips SHS3200 instead, it does not fit as well as the sony, but at least the sound is notscreeching.
It's a perfect piece of equipment, but I purchased it without knowing I didn't need it, as the rubber ducky antenna works without it. The connector shouldn't have even been the same descriptor page as the HH38WX.
The Canon Camcorder Soft Carrying Case I received was much smaller and so unbelievably compatable with my Canon DC210 Camcorder. Compact and easy but snug fit that will allow to be zipped up and protected from the elements. I love it!!
Good product that will charge your phone while playing music. Sound quality is very good for its size. Don't expect a big stereo sound. One thing about the volume : every time you dock your phone, the volume level goes back to a preset level no matter what level you set when you took your phone off the dock( not a biggy). Compact enough to travel with you.Amazon's customer service was superb. Price was reduced by $15.00 after I purchased it and they gladly refunded that amount.
I have left a review on the wireless router as well that the cover range could only go less than ten feet in door without any blockage in between. I returned both back to [amazon.com].
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I bought this unit for a second home and so far it's been fine, but it doesn't get that much use. I also bought it from Crutchfield along with a two year repair or replace warranty so I'm hoping I'm in good shape. I didn't know there were any problems with it until I read all the reviews.My previous unit was a NEXXTECH DP3222 which was REALLY a piece of junk. I guess you get what you pay for!
This pair of headphones is a very high quality set of headphones considering it's price point. If you want the absolute highest quality, a pair of Bose headphones will give you that quality, but if money is tight, these headphones give you the high quality you demand without breaking the bank.
Unbelievable sound, no static when you crank it up! I set it up in 15 minutes but used heavier speaker wire than Yamaha supplied. This unit does everything as advertised. I skipped the iPod adaptor from Yamaha and bought a simple $10 audio to stereo wire and my iPod is hooked up although it is digital to analog (sounded great to me but perhaps using the more expensive iPod hook-up, you could get more true digital sound). There are a few ways to hook up an iPod on this unit. The sub-woofer has it's own power source and you can tell when you crank. Burn a cd with a couple hundred mp3s and it works fine! It even displays the song name on the DVD player! The DVD player is top notch and quick. The sound was perfect when I played a movie unlike other systems I've heard, voices are as clear as a bell at any volume. My five year old Sony HT makes me feel like I'm going deaf as it is hard to hear voices. There were about 4 or 5 choices for the "sound effect" and they are adequate. It has an on-screen menu if you want to see your music selection on your TV. Another thing I Iiked was the weight of each element. The little speakers are relatively heavy and the subwoofer-pretty heavy. I like to see this, I don't think quality components should be light. Personally, I'm not a big music afficianado but I think you'd be nuts to buy an expensive home theater system. I can't imagine the sound getting better and this takes up relatively little space.Only took Amazon a few days to get it to me and I saved a bunch of cash too (no tax, free shipping yeehaa!)I love this home theater!
I do not know whay Toshiba would want to make such a small set.It just does not make sense.To enjoy real DVD,you need at least a 19-inch TV.It just does not make any sense.
This backpack is perfect for the latest (Apr 2011) 17 inch MacBook Pro, and is a cheap solution. Beside this there are many pockets of different size , where you can store your remote, changer, and other electronics, without the risk of damage.Thank you.
I have never written a review and am a true digital novice so I will stick to the basics. I bought this camera because I liked the way it felt in my hand. Also my son has an older fuji digital that has taken some great pictures with less resolution so I thought this would be a great starter camera. I used it for the first time at a wedding and it did take great pictures outdoors and indoors but and this is the big one, in low light and darker (the all important decorating of the car) you can NOT see anything on the screen or in the viewfinder. I found myself pointing and shooting blindly. Amazingly the pictures turned out ok, not well lit but ok, but it is my major complaint. Other than that, I have found it easy to use and I found myself taking alot more pictures and I think that is the whole idea.
broke as I hooked it up to my electric drum kit, three of them at first now only three out of eight work. I don't recommend this item pay a lil more get what you want.
Very Good for it's Size! Because it has great power and sound! for its small price!
You truly won't believe the sound quality that you get from these ... headphones. Deep bass, treble that isn't &quot;tinny,&quot; and comfortable enough for long listening sessions. These 'phones handle jazz, classical and hard rock with equal ease, and the open-air design means you won't be totally cut off from the world! I've been using mine for the past three days, listening to MP3's through my Mac, and I could scarcely tell a difference when I plugged the headphones into my component CD player. I can't wait to try them with a Walkman on my noisy bus commute!
If you want to use a universal remote with STR-DE598, you will have to switch the receiver from AV2 to AV1 mode. To toggle modes, press Power button while holding "Enter" on the receiver. The remote that comes with the receiver only works in AV2 mode. I suggest you configure all settings with the original remote, then switch to AV1 to use a universal one with limited functionality.
We had an older Mr. Coffee programmable coffeemaker that we consistently got comments on regarding how good the coffee was. Consequently, we ordered another one when the old one quit. Unfortunately, it did not make good coffee even though nothing else was changed. After reading numerous reviews, I decided to try the Presto percolator. It is better than the new Mr. Coffee drip unit, but the coffee is still not as rich and flavorful as the former Mr. Coffee. I do not understand why I cannot get the quality of coffee that we formerly had--quantities of water and coffe is identical, as well as filters used, etc. I am still searching for the perfect coffeemaker!
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 love this printer. The picture quality is amazing. I was debating over whether to buy the next better printer, but I can't imagine it could be better than this one. Skin tones come out looking great. The photo printing isn't that fast but plenty fast for me. The text printing also looks great, very precise. Having separate cartiages is an added bonus. This printer is much better than any HP I have seen. I have found no problems so far!! I would recommend this printer to anyone looking to print amazing pictures and nice text.
Used this wire through the house and yard to set up speakers in the yard. So far so good, even through rain. I recommend this product
The zoom is incredible. The camera's multi shot works great. The colors recorded are perfect, the sound great. I can record up to 8 hours (depending on battery life)and combine still shots and video on one recording.Totally awesome. The best camera/camcorder I have seen after weeks of detailed research.If you want quality and a reasonable price, buy this one.
For a no frils basic case, it is perfect. The camera fits snug and secure. No need to buy this one if you have extra's you want to carry. Not much else can fit in with the camera.
The cards install easily, but I had to uninstall the old software before the new software would install. Once done, the cards worked well.
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.
This is my third digital camera. My first was a canon powershot g3-- A camera I would still be using if it hadn't developed a problem with storing images to CF cards and downloading them to the computer. My 2nd camera is a Canon s100 point and shoot. Just so that you can understand the view point of this review, I will let you know that I consider myself an amature with intentions of improvement. If you are a pro photographer or even an advance amature, this review won't offer you much.That being said, if your aspirations are like mine, this camera is an excellent choice. I explored most of the major online sites prior to making my choice: Steve's Digicams, DPR, etc. All those sites gave the camera high marks.What I liked most about this camera was the image quality. It had the least noise, and least chromatic abberation and distortion of any of the 8 megapixel cameras in nearly all the reviews. Since what I wanted most at the end of it all were excellent photos, this was enough for me to make my choice. And if you aren't happy with the shots straight from the camera, you can tweak every thing from sharpness to saturation to achieve the results you want.Other features that I liked included the wide array of image size, and shooting options available. I felt that this camera could certainly grow with my skill level for years to come.Many have complained about the placement of the power button. I haven't had any probs with it. I have not accidentally turned it off or on even once.Now what I would change if I could:Oh I wish the LCD were a swivel display. I have grown accustom to this with my canon.The flash does not automatically pop up when you need it.The EVF is taking some getting used to. I am still wary of weather or not what I am seeing actually represents actually color, lighting etc...The menu system could use some revision. I am sure it will take me a while to learn to use the camera to its best capacity simply because the menu system is not intuitive. You actually need to read the manual and the one on the CD to work out the ends and outs of the camera.The camera defaults to the xD card if you have a both and xD and a CF card in place. This has caused me some problems. You will be less frustrated if you only have one or the other installed.I like this camera more and more every time I use it. I researched my choice exaustively and none of the other 8 megapixels currently available even tempt me when I look at the whole picture. I don't think this camera will dissappoint you .
I wanted to use these earphones to replace the uncomfortable ones that came with my iPod. I was so disappointed with how the ER6i earphones sounded that I returned them. "Small" is the best way to describe it. Little or no bass at all and a very "pinched" mid range. One look at the responce curve tells the whole story...there is simply very little bass that comes out of these, only an overly pronounced midrange. These things just sound...bad.
This is an excellent memory card. It works and is fast. A very good deal for the money. I bought it for my camcoder and I already bought 2 more for my digital SLR because IT WORKS.. Other brands should be worried because they will have to lower thier prices..
Warning! This product is advertised as universal, but when I attempted to charge my ipod touch, I receive the message that charging with this device is not supported by the ipod. Too bad I already threw the packaging away, what a waste of money.
I spent a totally of 23 dollars on this thing after tax and shipping. It was brand-NEW! And for 23 dollars, this thing is top notch! It keeps my laptop about 30 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. It went from 107C to 85 to 90C. It keeps it from getting so hot that it will wreck the hardware.Warning, this device is not portable. I read some reviews and the cord is very very fragile.Yes! It is made out of metal, better heat sink.
I was impressed by how fast i got this product,even faster than the time they said i would get it.
I love these!They are a little uncomfortable at first but once you learn how to wear them and get the perfect spot for comfort and sound they're Awesome.and before you bitch you HAVE to try the different size ear plugs.They com with the medium clear hard plastic ones, but I use the small black soft rubber ones. but I tried them all before I chose the small soft ones.never tried the foam ones though. heard they were great but you have to replace them a lot and you also have to wait until they expand in your ear.but yea if you don't want to got through the hassle of tuning your earphones don't buy them. you probably love your white ipod earphones anyway.sound quality is good. people complain about no base but they must not have them in right. although its not overpowering base for the hip hoppers out there.but I listen to gobs of heavy metal and these earphones are perfect. even when it comes to the earth shattering double base drum parts! yea you know what I'm talking about. glorious!the cord is also awesome. the thickest headphone cord i've ever seen. its unreal
Perfect for running. They stay put, sound great, and you'll forget you are even wearing headphones. Outstanding!
I used this to direct-wire my Passport 8500 x50 Black edition RD. I ended up using an Add-a-Circuit cable (10amp) from the local car parts store ($3). Basically all you need to do is cut the end of the escort cable and crimp it to the add-a-circuit and put in a couple 5amp fuses. Then plug it into one of the 5amp fuses slots in the cars' fuse box that only turns on when the car gets turned on, like the radio fuse or cigarette lighter fuse. Also, make sure you ground the other end of the cable somewhere in the fuse box before you plug the add-a-circuit into the fuse box.Overall this is a great cable, its a little thick, but it easily tucked into my headliner at the top of the windshield then I stuffed it down the weather stripping on the door jam all the way down to my fuse box. No more corded cable hanging down!
You can print out way more than 100 prints from this ink pack (more like maybe 200) on the Epson PictureMate printer -well worth the price. Excellent quality. The delivery time is a bit long though so order 2 packs at a time - cost is less then.
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 barbie girl player is great. Especially for beginners like me a busy mom of four. I bought two for my 6 and 8 year olds set them up christmas morning and we were rocking out in 15 minutes for both. It recharges right off my laptop... I bought a sansa shaker for my son and it has been a pain... We have gone through 4 batteries since christmas and i cant download cds. barbie girl you won my vote!!! My girls love the looks and I love how easy it is to use. thanks for mking it simple for me... I definitley recommend this product.
I bought this on a whim after having the FM Modulator I had installed last week removed from my '03 Jetta because the sound was pathetic. (Really upsettingly bad.) I really didn't expect much, but thought it was worth a try at the price. I could not be happier! I don't have any of the whirry, clicky noises others mention, unless I've turned my iPod off while the adapter is still in the cassette deck, and even then it's not terribly noisy. The sound is surprisingly crisp and the highs and lows are clean and distinct--unike the awful experience I had with the modulator. I don't know whether the quality will deteriorate over time, but at $12, if I have to replace it now and then it's worth it. (Much cheaper than replacing my car stereo, like the car audio salesguy told me I'd have to do.) If you have a cassette deck, try it. You'll be amazed.
I purchased the ER6i isolated earphones to replace some Radio Shack ones for better sound quality and fit. I tried using the earphones on a Tivoli Songbook and Sony mini radio. I found the quality of the ER6i to be very shrill, thin and without any bass. Not near the quality of the Radio Shack. The fit was fine. I don't believe they sounded that way because I was using them on something other than an Ipod. The best part though was the little clip on the cord. Amazon was no problem on returning them.
The card worked fine with my digital camera the first two weeks, but one day, it froze. My camera could not write to it anymore; I tried inserting it into my computer to copy all the pictures, but the card kept having a write error and it could not open any of the files. I lost all my pictures and the card is now useless. I did not have time to look into its warranty (if any), so I am pretty disappointed from a reliability and quality point of view.
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 adapter plugs. Finally I keep the car charger it my car and on the way home from work I charge my ipaq 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. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
The five stars are actually for Amazon, the radios would get zero stars for the first set, and four for the second.I purchased these as a Christmas gift for my husband (and me!) We live in a two-story house on a large rural property, and our cell phones don't work from downstairs or the spring from which we pump water. There are days when I have trouble with the stairs, or we need to communicate between the house and the spring box. The radios were to be the perfect solution. After charging them the required 24 hours we found we couldn't get them to work without an unacceptable amount of static. We tried everything, even calling the manufacturer, who said they were defective and to return them to the point of purchase.The service from Amazon was INCREDIBLE!!!! Very easy return, even paid by them. And they sent the replacements within two days of my contacting them. Oh yeah, and the new radios work perfectly.
Great price Great product. I have three coolers and they have held up from years of normal use. I am happy that the USB cable was redesigned better.
Cant say much about the Mini SD chip, except dont drop it, hard to find afterwards.. Though the adaptor is a great idea to sell with it it makes it much easire to transfer things to my smart phone, just plug the MSD into the adaptor and plug adapotr into my SD slop on my puter and load it up.....D
The charger does a GREAT job on AA batteries.Charging AAA batteries is a bit of a trick. You have to kinda shove the base of the battery (negative) into the backstop and then push the battery down into the positive end. It is a bit of a trick that took me several attempts (Hint: The battery doesn't lie on top of the charger posts).Good Luck.
I bought this keyboard over the weekend and think it's great. I had been struggling for awhile to try to type in the dark while my wife is sleeping, so I finally needed to invest in a lighted keyboard.This one feels great, and fits perfectly on my slide-out keyboard tray. The lighting is really effective and certainly makes it easy to type in the dark or under the light from the monitor.The only minor flaw I could find (which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5) is the fact that while having 3 colors to choose from is really nice, the keyboard always reverts back to blue when the computer is rebooted. Unfortunately for me, I prefer the red color, which causes me to have to switch the color every time I boot up. I think it should have been easy for them to design the keyboard to "remember" which color setting you used last.Regardless of that, this is an excellent keyboard and I would highly recommend it.
I bought this on Amazon, which was being sold by TigerDirect. When I removed the unit from its beat up box I could hear a rattling noise like a loose screw. I looked to see if there were any of those "void warranty if removed" stickers on the case, but there were none so I opened the top cover and out fell a small metal screw. I could see where it came out of so I screwed it back in place and put the cover back on. Got it all hooked up and plugged in. I went through the menu status information and when it got to the serial number and firmware version the serial number was blank! I'm not sure if they just forgot to input it at the factory, or if this was a returned unit that got wiped! At least it had a serial number on a sticker in the back of the unit. All in all it seems to be working fine and doing its job. I would have returned it if it had those "do not remove" security stickers on the case, and if I paid more than one Ben Franklin for it, but I just didn't feel like going through the hassel of returning it. Only time will tell if this thing holds up.
I have 2 of these silicone skins (cases) for both our Sansa e260 players and they are very nice items. They fit snugly and offer great scratch and dent protection to every surface other than the screen and function wheel. There are convenient openings for all accessories except for any micro memory card that may be installed. If you wanted, you might be able to use a small razor knife to cut an opening slit to access this micro card. If you need screen protection applying one of those PDA protection films on the screen might be a good idea as well.
I looked for a long time for a pritner that would print not only text and graphics but one that work for family photos as well. After looking at expensive photo printers I bought the Canon s300 and I could not be more pleased. The photos are exceptional! I know some complain about it not having the separate inks but compare the cost of ink for this one to the individual inks of the others. The s300 is really the best one out and there and the price? Well need I say more!
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.
I recieved my 1DsMkII on 21 Nov 04. My previous digital SLR was a Canon 10D and I have a film based Hassleblad, which I don't use much any more.So far I can find no camera imposed limitations to my photographs (except I can never have enough resolution). I have full use of my wide angle lenses again. I love this camera.Some notes: unlike my 10D, the speed of compact flash cards make a huge difference with the 1DsMkII, I recommend at least a 40X or faster, don't use a standard CF card with this camera there is a noticeable speed difference (can you say turtle). My Lexar 40x card seems to do a decent job keeping up with the camera given my normal shooting style, but is still not fast enough to truly keep up with the camera in full continuous mode.This is not a light camera and the controls take some getting used to coming from the D60/10D realm, but they seem better laid out for my use. Although the manual and autofocus on the camera is noticeably better then my older camera, I upgraded the focus screen (to Ec-b) because my eyes tend to adjust to the lens and I can now manually focus. Upgrading the focus screen was not something I could do with my D60 or 10D and I had problems with manual focus because of this.This camera takes fantastic pictures. It is near-IR sensitive (although not as much as my 10D), so some near-infrared pictures are possible. For a multi-purpose camera this is THE 35mm camera for all but some sports and photojournalist photographers. In the studio, I am of the opinion, it can replace many medium format film systems as well. Although a bit pricey, it is well worth the money. I highly recommend this camera for the serious photographer.
pretty sure this looks and acts good out of the box, but really it sucks. it has descent audio playback, but nothing compared to the archos or ipod. as is similar in *ALL* creative products they don't last more than a couple of months. i think the one had worked for about two and then the screen and audio playback go out. same with one of my friends that bought the same product. on the plus side, it has a really cool EQ system if you're into that. but, for the money the best MP3 you could get out their is the archos or ipod nano. Conclusion: THIS PRODUCT BLOWS
i bought it and i was so excited and when i tried it on my ipod you could hardly hear the song! the volume is SO low and it really isnts worth it
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 recently upgraded my home theater system and was looking for a moderately priced 12 gauge wire to connect the speakers.After reading reviews and descriptions on just about every package of wire sold on Amazon I chose this based on the price, reviews and the fact it was sold in a 25 foot package.It arrived yesterday and is being returned today.The picture shows what appears to be a blue tinted clear wire. That's not what is on the spool I received. What I got is a thick, dark blue wire that resembles a utility/industrial electrical cord. There is nothing clear or tinted about it. The actual wires are encased in an outer shielding that is a thick, opaque rubber, making the overall product closer in size to an 8 or 10 gauge. It is completely inappropriate for an exposed wiring application. It should be sold as for use 'in wall' or concealed.I'm sure the sound would be awesome if I were to have wired my system with this cable. But there is no way I can string and conceal this cable around my room.
This is THE gaming mouse to own. Its got everything every gamer needs, including NO CORD!!!Comes with two batteries so you can switch in-game if one starts dying
You can't argue with the funky design of this case: it's a real attention-getter. It's limited by 2 things: 1) you can't use the laptop while it's in the case; 2) it's a bit thicker/bigger than a laptop sleeve.I use the case as protection and I have to say it's performing wonderfully. Good construction, quality, and durability. For my own purposes, I would give this 5 stars but I gave it 4 because other users may find the 2 limitations that I mention, well, limiting.As an aside, if you can get your hands on one of Speck's "Specktone" ipod dock/speaker systems, do it. Great sound and, again, funky retro design. try ebay
Ok so it's a great little camera for relatively cheap money. It's looks are atrocious compared to other cameras on the market, specifically canon's elph line but then again they aren't waterproof. It has some basic options you can change but when it comes to setting aperature or shutter speed manually you're out of luck. If you don't know what those two things are you probably don't care either. THe bad things about it are the low-resolution LCD which REALLY doesn't do justice to the photos or movies when trying to view on the LCD screen. The movie mode is fantastic being able to shoot at 640x480 at 30 frames per second. I use the movie mode ALOT on this camera when i'm out surfing. Living hear in hawaii and surfing winter north shore waves, this thing can definately take a beating. Although my friend had the same camera and hers took in water and eventually died, i'm not convinced it wasn't her fault like dropping it or something. Mine has been to depths of 15 feet ( i wouldn't recommend doing it to often) and is still working perfectly. I'd really like to see a higher res LCD on future models since it's the only way to frame and compose your shots on this camera and also something to help make it more visisble under water. THe camera DOES NOT FLOAT so always where the wrist strap when in the water. Overall i give it a 4 because it's cheap, fun, and takes decent pictures. It would get a 5 if it had a higher res LCD and a 10 foot depth rating but hey we can't have our cake and eat it to. Hope this helps for anyone thinking about getting it. Aloha
I bought this player mainly for workouts and to play music through my old car radio/cassette player. It suits this purpose exceedingly well. I found the joystick/button system of selecting music and functions very intuitive, and the color screen is very effective and appealing. Another great feature for my use is the ability to record directly from an analog player, such as a boombox; this allows me to digitize my old cassette tapes very easily with respectable sound quality. The player sound quality itself is excellent with the provided earphones and can be nicely tweaked with the built-in equalizer.As for weaknesses, I find the 2GB memory to be a bit limiting.....8GB would have been a better capacity for the way I use music. Other quibbles are the lack of a stand-alone charger, which requires me to run my computer for long periods to charge the player, and the lack of a secure holder for using the player when engaged in exercise, yardwork, etc.. Sure, these can be purchased as accessories, but they are rarely discounted and are way overpriced.
RCA has really let the consumer have it on this camera! It works fine on Windows 95 and 98, but you will end up with hours of frustration and difficulty if you happen to upgrade your system to XP. The RCA digital camera tech told me on the phone that the camera and XP are incompatible and I could only run the camera on Windows 98. He said something about buying a flashcard, hooking that up, and then hung up on me. I will never buy another RCA product again as long as I live. Instead of developing a driver to work with XP, they just discontinued the camera. So buyer beware: THIS CAMERA IS CURRENTLY DISCONTINUED AND THERE ARE NO DRIVERS FOR XP. There's a file you can download from RCA that's suppose to update the drivers, but it doesn't work, and there is no one available with RCA to help you figure out how to make it work. Your $200 is better spent elsewhere. Take it from someone who spent $400.
. . . it would have been a 5 star review. The radio itself is really good, and the reception that I got on all bands was excellent.I bought this to use at work to replace my battery-eating Sony SRF-M37V, and I must use headphones there, so unfortunately the mono headphone output was a deal breaker for me.If you don't plan on using headphones with it, I think it is a wonderful radio. If you plan on using headphones, look elsewhere.
I just purchased the TRENDnet TK-207K 2-Port USB KVM Switch and received it a little while ago from Amazon. As usual with Amazon the shipping was prompt.For a long time I've wanted a KVM at home to switch between my Toshiba laptop and a Mac Mini, but the cost for those I found before were always a bit out of my price range. The lowest price I've seen on any were around $80. I would have paid up to $35, but for more than that I was willing to "make do."Then I found this device advertised at Amazon for under $20, and figured even if it doesn't work, it would be worth the expense just to see. Well I am more than pleased with what I have received.The TK-207K is a small box that sits on your desktop with various ports designed to hook it up to two computers. On the top are two buttons which are used to switch between your two computers. On the front are two USB ports to which you connect a USB keyboard, and a USB mouse. On the left side is a 15-pin female VGA/SVGA connector. This is where you connect the monitor you want to share between the systems. And on the back are two special 15-pin connectors that are connected via supplied cables to two computers.The cables that come with the TK-207K device have a 15-pin male connector on one end, and two connectors on the other end, one a USB male connector, and the other a 15-pin VGA/SVGA mail connector. Both of the latter connectors connect to the computers you want to switch between.Connecting the system up was very easy. Like all experts I started without reading the instructions. Usually that doesn't work very well, but this case was the exception. One of my computers, the Mac Mini, was already turned off. (I generally use one computer at a time, and manually switched the external hardware between the two systems.)Just to be on the safe side I shut down the Toshiba laptop and disconnected the external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Then I connected the keyboard and mouse to the front of the KVM switch, the keyboard on the left, and the mouse on the right. There are icons printed on the device to indicate which device to connect to which port. Then I connected the external monitor to the left side of the device.Connecting the computers to the devise was equally simple. I connected the supplied cables to the back of the device, and routed the other ends of the cables to my computers. Then I connected the VGA/SVGA connectors to the computers' VGA/SVGA connectors, and plugged the remaining USB ports into the computers.As an aside: one added advantage to using the device is that the keyboard and mouse signals to the computers now take only one USB port on each computer leaving another port free for some other device.I didn't install the TRENDnet driver. My laptop runs Windows Vista, but I think that the buttons on the device will be sufficient to switch between computers.The laptop started up with the external monitor coming through the KVM switch without any problem. I noticed that the internal laptop's LCD monitor changed to a new resolution, but that was not a surprise. This normally happens when the laptop connects to a new monitor. The KVM switch looks like a new monitor to the computer. The computer recognized the new device and installed default drivers for what it thought were a new keyboard and mouse, and otherwise worked just fine.Then I powered up the Mac Mini. This went just as well as bringing up the Windows laptop. After logging on a dialog box appeared indicating that the Mac could not recognize the keyboard. Normally at this point you are asked to press the key to the right of the left shift key to enable the Mac to configure the keyboard, but when I tried that, the Mac beeped at me to indicate that an error occurred. The reason for this is that the Mac thinks that the KVM switch is a keyboard, but was unable to get it to be configured as a keyboard. You can simply skip that dialog box, and generally everything will work fine. I am in fact writing this review on my Mac computer.Of course I haven't had the KVM long. I don't know what it will do when the computers go to sleep and later wake up. I figured for the price I can expect some things might not work just right, but so far I haven't seen anything that I dislike.Well, I will add one negative comment about the device. I really don't like how the cables connect to the device most of the way around it. This makes it hard to find a good place for the device that doesn't clutter your desktop (your real desktop, not the virtual desktop on your computer). Thus I gave four rather than five stars. Perhaps I shouldn't complain. The rest of my clutter tends to hide the extra clutter the device may add to my desk.
If your music preferences fall between classical and jazz, don't wait this are for you; now, if you are a rock fan better search another option. It's low bass response is dissappointed. I enjoy to hear the Bach's partite N 2 for solo violin, or Black Hawk Down OST (one of my favorites) that is colser to rock and it sounds great, but hearing Blind Faith or Led Zeppelin... oooooh
I specifically bought this unit for my wife as a holiday gift because she has a lot of trouble receiving traditional radio at work. The reviews I'd read about the reception were a mixed bag, but more positive than not, so I gave it a try.We hooked it up at home yesterday and I deliberately set up the external antenna as close to the center of the house as possible (but still facing south) to minimize satellite exposure. Three bars of signal popped up first try. A good sign! She tried it today at work, where she has a cubicle near the center of a large building with a lot of metal in the walls, and still got a solid three bars. Success!With the little nub of an antenna on the unit itself we got no signal at all indoors, but that external one seems to be quite effective. All of the other features work just as advertised, no downers there, it was the reception that was my primary concern. On that basis alone I'd recommend this unit, as once you get into actual content and controls all these receivers seem about the same. She already has an iPod so the MP3 features aren't really of interest.As for ergonomics she's not very techy but quickly understood the main functions and how to get to the content she wanted. The interface seems intuitive with the major stuff near the top-level menus so you don't quickly get drawn into dead ends looking for a feature. She had a spot of trouble mistakenly disabling the remote (I still don't know how that happened) but a quick reset fixed it right up.It might be a bit premature doing a review with only a day's experience with the unit, but I'm pleased enough thus far to want to pass it along. Next will be installing the in-car kit.
This was the first dig camera I have had that didn't use a rechargable battery. It simply devours batteries. I just read another review that was really helpful, advising not to use Alkaline batteries with the camera, but I read it too late. Now my camera won't work with any kind of batteries. The battery life got worse and worse (even with batteries right out of the package). And the WORST thing about this is when the battery gets low, the zoom lense freezes while open, so if you can't replace the batteries right away, your lense is completely unprotected. Such a shame, because it takes decent pictures. I'm replacing it with a Canon--with a RECHARGABLE battery!
David Oliver's review is right on the mark - though I don't seem to have the oversharpness issue that his camera does.I'd just like to add how easy it is to take manual control of the camera. Just about all of the frequently used types of adjustment are easily accessed without delving into the menu system. Once you take the time to understand this camera, you can easily make any shooting adjustment you wish. The design is very ergonomic.I too have no complaints about the battery. It lasts forever! And if you need to stretch the battery, you can easily work with the LCD off. If your making an oncamera adjustment and need to see what's on the LCD, it switches the LCD on and then off again when you're finished.
This product, although it's OEM by Samsung, has an annoying click that can be heard between function - whenever it goes from playing a sound to silent.
I really enjoyed my first month with the MPIO FY-200, a very similar model to the MPIO FL100. The unit was small, had good sound quality, and worked well overall. However, once I upgraded the firmware to allow the device to be used as a USB mass storage device, there was no going back (literally). The player could no longer function as an mp3 player, only as a mass storage unit. Myself, and many other disgruntled customers, contacted customer service via phone and e-mail. There was no e-mail response and during the phone call a secretary took my contact information and I was never contacted.I would consider buying from another Company if you expect any customer support.
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.
If you are an experienced holga user or it's the first time you ever picked on up, this is a great book showing you a ton of wonderful things you can do with your holga. I love my holga and this book has given me a few ideas to play with and it makes a great coffee table book that everyone loves to grab and flip through.~Dr. Steve Photography
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 wanted this so that my son and I could share an amp and play our electric guitars together. Works great, price was decent. we leave it plugged in all the time (even if only one of us is playing).
Bought this FZ8 base on Leica lens, able to take picture under raw format, bundle with SILKYPIX editing software and including lens hood/hood adaptor. I am very please the overall results of the camera and it offer full manual mode and 20 combinations under scene mode. Be aware when taking picture under raw format, it takes a while to recording and burst mode won't sopport raw at all. SILKYPIX sofeware able to offer most the needs to get your editing job done and it's free. For a little under $300 with a 2GB SD 120x card and all the features it's a real deal.
Had the e2c for over 5 years. Still doesn't miss a beat delivering crisp and clear quality sound, but the included foams and flex sleeves are extremely uncomfortable to wear and hard to put in and take out. Seriously consider replacing them when decide to purchase with the newly redesigned EASFX2 sleeves, which would solve all discomfort and fit issues completely. e2c has no R & L markings. Instead use the red and blue wires visible inside the see-through pod as reference for the correct ear. Carrying case is really not the best design available, but is a tough, protective case and does the job somewhat.My purchase decision at the time was based on sound quality and durability within my price range. So far e2c has met my expectations.
I got these headphones for my 2 1/2 year old grandson for a trip and they fit his head and it wasn't a constant battle to keep them on his head. Love them
This popcorn popper produces very good results and even without oil, the popcorn tastes much fresher and crisper than a hot air popper. The paper inserts are resuable, especially without using oil. The second best thing is that unlike most other poppers, this goes into the dishwasher (sans the base which does not come into contact with the popcorn anyway.) I have used this popper for over 10 years and am completely satisfied with it.
I purchased this item for one of our customers here in Toronto. We are a professional home Theater company and know this technology. I was extremely disappointed with the performance of the subwoofer. This is is only ok if you are not looking for quality sound. Subwoofer is pretty loose and especially for music listening you will feel the difference if you have listened to another surround system. I am giving it two stars only because of the price point. I ended up replacing the customer system's subwoofer with another woofer. I will update this review in few days to after this new sub breaks in.
I replaced the antenna on my daughters GM car and needed this to join the 2 male ends together. Exactly what was needed to complete the job.
Simply the best Micro jack to RCA cord their is. I DJ and this cord holds up well to plugging in and unplugging frequently. Have used one for over two years and it's still sounding great!
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.
I wanted a dual voltage converter which was portable enough, and yet had a high enough wattage to be useful for more than just small appliances. This one fit the bill both in terms of price and requirements. In addition, I've had no problems using it and it arrived on time and well packed. It looks, feels and performs like a solid, well-engineered product.
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.
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?
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'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
First we bought a Samsung that blew up after a week. Samsung service was horrendous, but Amazon was great, they took it back, alleviating my fears of online TV orders. We paid $400 more for the Panasonic and can't believe how much nicer the picture is. All plasmas are not equal, if you want plasma, spend the money and get this Panasonic. The Samsung didn't look any better than are old set.
I really want to give this popper 5 stars because it works wonderfully; I just hate the idea of disposable inserts to the point of distraction. I don't dispute the company's claim that they allow the product to leave fewer unpopped kernels, but I think the whole thing was overengineered to begin with. Popcorn is ridiculously cheap. Alton Brown recommends you pop your corn in a paper lunch bag. How much difference does the disposible PowerCup Concentrator really make to the value of the product?I bought this popper at a store that carried no other microwave popcorn poppers, so I didn't know there were competing products, such as theWest Bend Microwave Popcorn Popperand theNordic Ware 60120 Microwaver Popcorn Popper 12 Cup, that don't require disposable inserts. I would probably buy one of those if I had to go through the process again.I've gotten 5-6 uses out of eachPresto 09964 PowerCup Concentrators, Package of 8, popping the kernels without butter or oil each time.
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.
Started using these when my little one was just under 2 and they have lasted over 50+ flights!! They would last longer if they would fold up to store in my backpack while traveling (hint hint Kidz Gear) or maybe come with a case. I like the volume control on the cord and the sound quality too. I like the fact that the earphones 'cup' the ear, which makes it easier to hear on loud planes and so other people can't hear them. They have been well used by a toddler both on planes, in the car, and many other places!! When I bought these 2 yrs ago there wasn't anything that even compared to these for kids. WORTH EVERY PENNY!
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.
Item looked like picture, except it did not have the Vanguard name on it, and it did have a pretty heavy duty chemical smell, which seems to be slowly dissipating over time. Except for the smell, item appears to be high quality for the price, and the relatively light weight Panasonic ZS3 is comfortably and securely supported by the three legs, as long as the legs are widely separated and on a firm surface. Since the ZS3 is a much a video camera as it is a photo camera, when pushed together, the legs provide a nice handle for shooting extended video while looking at the nice LCD screen without obstruction (it's especially secure when using the wrist strap at the same time). A highly practical item that makes handling of the smallish ZS3 much easier.
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.
After first reading the reviews for this player, I had serious doubts about purchaning it. So, I check out several other DVD/VCR Combo units that were reviewed on this site. I found that all of the DVD/VCR Combos, plus most everything else on this site is trashed in the reviews. So, I came to the conclusion that either all DVD/VCR combos are trash or that most of the people that post to this site are incompetent.I purchased this unit from Sam's Club, at a great deal. Set up took very little time at all. (Actually, it took me longer to clean up the dust from behind my entertainment center than to hook up this unit.) I have found no problems with the remote control. (Amazing how reading the directions can help with understanding how things work.) Picture is great, both DVD and VCR. I hooked it up to my Bose radio and the sound is almost theater quality.I would highly recommend this unit to anyone that is looking for an inexpensive combo unit.
I bought and returned this within 24 hours. After setting it up I tried to play a simple audio CD and it spun up and displayed the number of tracks and the total playing time, but when I pushed play the display would read &quot;serching track&quot; for several minutes before I realized the disc had stopped spinning. I tried another CD and the same thing happened. I then tried an MP3 CD I burned and it took a long while for it to display all the artists' folders correctly, but when I pressed play, nothing happened! After twenty minutes of this I packed it up and returned it. I had the same bad luck with an RCA MP3/CD portable last year and have come to realize RCA has a long way to go to make their products stable enough to simply play MP3 music without failure.
SI ES CIERTO QUE POLK ESTA SACANDO ESTOS PRODUCTOS DE SUS FILAS PARA DARLE PASO A SUS NUEVOS SUBWOOFERS (LOS CUALES NO HE TENIDO EL PLACER DE ESCUCHAR)PERO EN DEFINITAVA EXISTEN PRODUCTOS QUE NUNCA DEJAN DE EXISTIR O PUEDEN SER FACILMENTE REEMPLAZADOS Y SI NO QUE QUEDARA DE EL FAMOSOS MUSTANG DE FORD O QUIZAS UN VIEJO CAMARO, IGUAL SON ICONOS DE UNA CULTURA Y NUNCA SERAN OLVIDADOS,ESTE ES, SEGUN MI CRITERIO, LO QUE ESTE BAJO REPRESENTA PARA POLK AUDIO,SI, ES UN POCO GRANDE Y ESTETICAMENTE NO ES UNA OBRA DE ARTE, PERO LOS SUBWOOFER NO SON HECHO PARA ESO,ESTE MONSTROU ES SUBLIME Y A LA VEZ ES CAPAZ DE HACERTE VIBRAR TODO EL SISTEMA DIGESTIVO Y RESPIRATORIO MUSICALMENTE DESDE LA CLASICA HASTA EL HIP HOP,PASANDO POR SONIDOS COMO EL JAZZ Y LA SALSA EL COLOR DE ESTE SUBS SE ADECUA A CADA TIPO DE MUSICA SIN MALTRATAR EL SONIDO ORIGINAL Y SI HABLAMOS DE PELICULAS DE VERDAD, CREO QUE PARA ESTO FUE DISE&Ntilde;ADO,ES BRUTAL JAMAS HABIA SENTIDO UN MORTERO EXPLOTAR EN MI SALA (THE PACIFIC)Y QUE MILAGROSAMENTE NO ESTUBIESEMOS HERIDOS , LO RECOMIENDO QUIZAS COMO UNO DE LOS MEJORES PRODUCTOS QUE HE COMPRADO EN AMAZON E INCLUSIVE DE POLK AUDIO GRACIAS A LOS DOS , AHORA MIS VECINOS ME ODIAN MAS DE LO QUE NUNCA IMAGINE, PERO EN EL FONDO ELLOS LO QUE QUIEREN ES VENIR A VER UNA PELICULA EN MI CASA.NOW IN INGLISH.IF THIS IS TRUE THAT POLK REMOVING THE PRODUCTS OF ITS RANKS TO GIVE WAY TO THEIR NEW SUBWOOFERS (WHICH I HAVE NOT HAD THE PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO) BUT THERE ARE PRODUCTS THAT NEVER Fields definitely cease to exist or can be easily replaced AND IF THAT WILL BE OF THE FAMOUS FORD MUSTANG FOR CAMARO OR MAYBE AN OLD, SAME ARE AN ICON OF CULTURE AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, THIS IS THE BEST OF MY DISCRETION, WHAT THIS STANDS FOR POLK AUDIO IN, IS, IS A LITTLE BIG AND AESTHETIC IS NOT A WORK OF ART, BUT ARE NOT MADE SUBWOOFER FOR THAT, THIS IS SUBLIME MONSTROU YET ABLE TO MAKE ALL VIBRATE digestive and respiratory systems of music from classical to Hip hop, SOUNDS LIKE THE JAZZ AND SALSA SUBS THIS COLOR IS SUFFICIENT TO EVERY TYPE OF MUSIC NOT ABUSE THE ORIGINAL SOUND OF MOVIES AND IF WE SPEAK THE TRUTH, I THINK THIS WAS DESIGNED FOR, IS A BRUTAL never felt MORTAR EXPLODE IN MY ROOM (THE PACIFIC) and miraculously NO ESTUBIESEMOS INJURED, MAY RECOMMEND IT AS ONE OF THE BEST PRODUCTS I HAVE PURCHASED FROM AMAZON AND INCLUSIVE OF POLK AUDIO DUE TO TWO, NOW MY NEIGHBORS HATE ME MORE THAN EVER IMAGINE, BUT IN THE FUND THAT THEY WANT IS COMING TO SEE A MOVIE IN MY HOUSE.
I have done a lot of researches before decided on getting this sweet baby. I chose this over the regular f2.8 and f4 IS because I know I want the best. A lot of people complained about the weight and I have to admit it is quite heavy especially carrying it the whole day. After the first day of shooting, I couldn't wait to put my CompactFlash into the digital photo frame to evaluate the quality of the pictures. I immediately forgot about the weight and I appreciated so much on the picture quality. Then I remove the card and load all the pictures on my 24" IMAC. The result are more stunning! Next, I tried printing one of my best shot onto a premium photo paper. You know what I am going to say! The image is tack sharp with great contrast. I tried a lot of other "L" zoom lens including the f4 non IS and none of them give me the same level of quality images. Although I still think prime lens are the best for quality but I don't think you can find a better zoom lens on the market. This is the one!
When I initially read about the Sony DSCT1 I was pretty excited. This in turn was much inflated hype, UNTIL I bought the Sony AJKTHA Active Jacket Case. First off, it was much more reasonaby priced thourgh Amazon, and they offer free shipping on items over 25$ (in general, but there are some restrictions) which is something I noticed was a big difference between Amazon and Sony's more complex website. The protective sleeve fits the T1 snugly and covers it with padded velcro release fastens on the front and bottom of the case. The bottom of the case also has a built in tripod mount (something the T1 failed to come with probably because of size and the design, it being ment to rest in the T1 dock. The thing I found most useful however was the built in tripod mount. Its no longer a worry to gently carry my T1 in a shoulder bag or jacket pocket in fears that it would get scratched or nicked/dinged. The case provides pretty comprehensive coverage and insulation of the camera from casual day to day usage. The tripod mount is wonderful, because as you know if you own one, the camera body is so small that its almost impossible to not get camera shake/blur when taking night tim images. Now for the cons. You have to be careful that you use a compatile tripod, as some may screw in too deeply and damage the camera. The feel of the plastic does not feel very rugged. This only accounts for about 30% of the cases materials. Also keep in mind that you will have to remove the case every time you uplaod pics to your comp or other peripheral and the T1 was designed to rest cradked in its dock. This isnt a big deal as the battery has yet to die on me. Finally to keep this from getting to technical (its case for a camera, serously) i would highly recomend that you purchase this case for your camera before you get it, This will pretty much keep your camera in great condition and when im not afraid of small thngs interfering with our spoiling my camera which I (stupid me) paid 600 dollars for, It tends to get used more. Finally, a good tip for low light pictures here you want the sharpness but the effect is to use the timer button on your T1 when using it with a tripod, this virtually elminates any camera shake and provides exceptional result (the little button directly beneath the center button on the control area of the T1)
I have used Garmin products before and like the reliability and performance. This unit works very well and in addition a great value price wise. The touch screen works perfectly - no more hassling with non-user friendly buttons. Very easy to navigate the GUI and always seems to find a signal quickly. Routes seem to work well for me (have had it for 2 weeks so not fully tested on routing). Voice prompts are functional and options exist for different languages - I like using the English accent voice. Another great benefit is the size - no external antenna and a small thin unit with a big screen (big enough for me)very well packaged. You could carry it around for hikes or biking as it has that mode and can easily fit into a pocket. All in all I'm very satisfied and use it every day for business because it saves me time and money.
I am very pleased with this product...it has enhanced my TV reception a great deal. It arrived very well packaged.I ordered this through Amazon.
I have tried these hard disks working solo and with RAID, i didn't have any HDD failure, they are fast and quite. What kill's the HDD is the application you are using the HDD for like caching for internet files small size of files and lots of them, this is for sure will destroy the HDD, also there are two impotant things 1. Ventilation 2. Power failure these will reduce the operating life.
After receiving this product, I was immediately impressed (but not suprised) by the build quality. They are as light as they are solid, and the attention to detail is evident from the prefect velvet wrapped padding, to the chrome ring that finishes the interface between the cable and the left headphone. After allowing the headphones to "burn-in" the sound is rich and powerful. I use these headphones primarily connected to my receiver and have used them to listen to everything from CDs, radio, and records. Everything sounds crisp and accurate. I wear glasses and these headphones are perfectly engineered to be worn over glasses. I get no fatigue or sweaty ears from wearing these, something I cannot say about the Bose Headset I had in the same price range. An adapter for a mini-phono plug is included, and like all such adapters, it is bulky. I use this adapter connected to a very small (~3" long) headphone extention cord to prevent putting undue stress on my MP3 player or computer.These headphones are wonderful, and I have never listened to another pair of headphones that can deliver this level of audio quality for this price.
This thing is great. The pre-sets on it is great and the black one looks awesome. Don't really like the LCD lite though.
The HD-201's are a home replacement for my Sony MDR-V6 headphones. Since the Sony's fold and the Sennheiser's don't, that's how they're used. It was supposed to be the other way around.These Sennheisers are inexpensive but represent a good value. The accuracy is good, dynamic range is good, and stereo reproduction borders on "very good." The materials of construction are cheap looking, but appear to be serviceable. The only concern that I have overall is the very thin cord.The cord is also substantially longer than expected, great for listening to a home stereo. It requires the use of a cord wrap to take up the slack if you're going to walk around wearing them.
The TomTom unit GPS has a custom adaptor plug which I have not been able to find. I do not like having to have an adaptor for the cell and the GPS unit and wish it took a normal USB type. Maps seems fine, voices are great. I am not sure if the Delorme version would have been a better deal though and it would have been less.
I do not recommend the Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router(WC/D router) for Macintosh users for the following reasons. 1. The WC/D router comes with a CD that contains instructions and video to help the user install the product. The CD didn't work on a Mac. 2. The manual contains details for the configuration of Windows networking, but no instructions for the configuration of the Macintosh TCP/IP control panel. 3. Firmware upgrades are only provided as Windows executables. When I contacted Linksys to tell them how disappointed I was in their Macintosh support, I received no reply.
I recently forgot my ipod charger while traveling and went to a big box store to look for one. I was shocked at how expensive they were. I had one of these kits at home, so I ordered a second for travel - at this price I can just keep it in my bag. Easy to use and works great - can't ask for more.
This little sensor case not only keeps your sensor in safe and tight, but it is really easy to attach to your favorite running shoes. The sensor registered to my iPhone just like it does when it's in my Nike + shoes. No problems at all. Too bad the sensor battery isn't of higher quality!
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.
This is a great set and has a very good picture and acceptable sound.The only exception to absolute satisfaction is that I still have to use 3 remote controls when I play a DVD through the system. One for the satellite, One for the TV, One for the DVD player. One unit for all three pieces would be ideal.
I bought this because of the 'levels' of Hoya available. Not the cheapest, but definitely one of the best. I bought this for the Canon Powershot SX30 IS. As you may probably already know, Canon has the 67MM Circular Polarizer Lens (CPL) recommended for this camera, which is even more expensive than the 58mm. By using the 58mm adapter and this lens, I am able to take clear photos in a variety of conditions without any noticeable vignetting. The lens is thin but still allows for the 58mm lens cap. A little difficult to screw into the mount because of the thin form factor, but if you take your time...well worth the effort. I have not noticed the problem with the retaining ring used to mount the lens. You do not have to muscle the filter on.The shipper (Lensgear) had the lens in the mail and delivered in 2 days. I am not the most patient person, so when the order is received that quickly, there are no arguments. Because of all this, I recommend getting this CPL filter through this shipper. I could not be happier.
I'd like to clarify some misconceptions in previous reviews,regarding &quot;double-conversion&quot; or slow-speed dubbing of programs from HDD to DVD-R.This unit CAN dub a program from harddisk to DVD-R, in &quot;fast&quot; mode, with NO re-digitizing or re-conversion, even programs w/ commercials edited out and chapter-marks retained.eg, there is NO quality loss for this dubbing and it goes faster than realtime (1hr to fill disk; time taken depends on size of the program, which depends on the quality &amp; program length; eg, 1hr of SP/2hr-speed program, will dub in 30minutes, to fill half the disk.)But, this does require you FIRST record the program to HDD, with &quot;DVD-R compatible mode&quot; *activated*. You have to make this setting in the setup menus. Supposedly this also deactivates the &quot;Hybrid VBR&quot; variable-bitrate encoding feature, but I haven't seen any impact on picture quality, and checking the bitrate on a computer, it still seems VBR and not constant. It's definitely a good idea to turn this feature on.It's off by default.If you leave this feature off, or if you choose to dub a program in different quality to fit on DVD-R (eg, 2hr-speed HDD program, dubbed to smaller 4hr-speed on DVD-R), then the unit WILL re-convert from analog during dubbing, and speed is reduced to real-time (eg 2hrs to record 2hr program.) You will lose some picture quality, and any defined chapter marks, although edits or playlists should be retained.This is not a &quot;hidden secret&quot; or a deception. It is mentioned many times in the manual, although it is perhaps not intuitive.re digital video in: this unit does NOT have firewire video in. Some other models do have it (DMR-E100H, DMR-E60, etc.) That feature will let you record digital video (MiniDV/digital8) to DVD MPEG format, on HDD or DVD-R/RAM, with no analog conversion, eg highest quality.However for home videos, I don't believe this makes much practical difference... it depends on how good the analog (S-video) out from your camcorder is. There may be slightly more noise or quality loss in the picture. If anything, I've seen the analog-in encoding quality to actually be superior to my PC's firewire to MPEG all-digital conversion! The MPEG hardware on this unit seems superior to software encoders.If you are concerned, you can opt for the more expensive DMR-E100H model (which also has bigger harddrive and SD/PC-Card slot for digital camera memory cards etc.) I personally do not need it since any digital video, I will capture, edit and burn to DVD on my computer, not using this recorder. I am glad Panasonic has provided several models with different features and prices, so that consumers can choose what they need.All TV programs and other analog line-in video of course is encoded once; this is true for any other DVD recorder. Some satellite recorders (eg DirectTV Tivo, or others) use the digital satellite video data directly, but not this unit as there is no satellite receiver.It would be a nice feature if Panasonic included a &quot;IR remote blaster&quot; to control channels on the satellite receiver, to record those programs... perhaps in a future model. VCRs don't have this either. This is one reason I stay with cableTV :-( If you want this, look for Tivo satellite receivers or other models.While the recorder respects CPRM broadcast copy protection flags, and won't record Macrovision-protected tapes, no broadcasters are using this flag (yet), and I don't think any other recorders defeat Macrovision either. It would be nice to use this to transfer purchased VHS movies/tapes to DVD for safekeeping, and not worry about piracy-paranoid broadcasters, but...so far it's not a big issue. You can always buy the retail DVDs :-)Hope this clarifies the issue for all future reviewers and shoppers.
We love this camera. It's lightweight and easy to transport. We can slip it in our back pocket and go. When we get home it is easy to upload the video and watch right away. We also love that you can make still pictures from the video.
I recieved the Garmin NUVI 360 as a birthday gift and I must say this is one cool toy. As a traveling mechanic, I go from one jobsite to another and trying to find an address using a map is difficult at best! Never having used a navigation system before, I thought they where expensive and troublesome to use, Boy was I wrong. This this is kick A--!! I still make wrong turn, but it corrects automatically, and WOW, I can go anywhere from anywhere.Now, the good and bad about the Garmin NUVI 360. The good is that the unit is compact, easy to use and is user friendly. The sounds are easy to hear and understand, and can be repeated as often as needed. The customer service dept. was friendly when there was a problem and very easy to deal with.The area's that need improving are the short battery life when not pluged in. They say 4-8 hours, I say about 3 hours if your lucky- No big deal in my case. Another problem I had was with the poor quailty of the car charger, I broke mine unwrapping it and had to purchase a replacement from a chain store until Garmin could ship out a free replacement (they have been redesigned since then and I was shipped a new design- Much better). Also the cost of additional items from Garmin if you want to move the unit from car to car (work van to vacation car)- the mounting disc and mounting base are pretty expensive. The sound quailty of the bluetooth phone option is not great but it does work. The map could be a little easier to understand but I think that is a mapping problem and not a Garmin problem- It may happen with all the units.Over all, I could see this as a GREAT gift for anyone, and everyone would be thrilled to get one. I would and have recommended this unit to my friends and family and my uncle purchased one and a friend purchased one. DON'T LEAVE HOME WITH-OUT IT!!
This Omni-Bounce Diffuser works well with my Nikon SB-600 flash. It fits perfectly on the head of my flash unit and performs as expected from this type of diffuser. If you want an affordable bounce diffuser for your nikon SB-600, this is a good buy!
This adapter worked as expected and allowed me to use regular headphones, as opposed to cell-phone headphones, on my mp3 player. The only issue for me is keeping track of the little thing!
I bought this spotting scope for 10 Meter target rifle shooting. It has a very nice clear image and is a very nice scope. Unfortunately it is a little too strong and I cannot see the entire target when it is set up on the firing line without moving it. It is worse when I have two targets side-by-side.
My first LCD display failed after 6 months. Second one just failed again, 2 months out of original warranty. Going to call and see if they'll replace or upgrade and I'll pay cost difference to newer model.It's sad that the LCD is such a piece of crap. The rest of the thing runs extremely well, perfect printouts, scans very well, etc. I'd be raving if the LCD wasn't so bad.
I purchased this Handspring Prism so i was able to store my contacts. It not only stored all of my contacts (approx 325) but also let me sync with my computer for emails as well. This prism takes the place of my smartphones ( one got wet, one was dropped and the third was given to my granddaughter). I love the color and the ease of putting info into the unit. This unit may be old school but still very functional in todays world.
I bought this item last month and i was very upset when i saw the image quality. I have another portable dvd player (Initial company) and ther picture quality is wonderful. I am also not happy with the apperance of the item.We have to user remote for all the functional activites which is again a drawback.
Twenty Five Feet... WOW that's a long cable. Worked fine as soon as everything was seated properly, I would recommend this to other people.
I am going to spare you from the technical jargon; all I will say is that this unit performs as I expected, and the quality which is most important to me, clarity, it has. I highly recommend it. I have a Sony Bravia XBR 2, 40 inch, and indeed it is a joy to watch commercial DVD with this combination using the HDMI connection.
I got this filter for use with myCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Camerasand have been fairly satisfied with it. I am not sure how much of UV protection this filter gets - my primary purpose was to get something that protects my lens under the everyday working conditions. The built of the filter feels very solid and I trust it to get the protection job done. I use the zoom lens primarily outdoors in non-direct natural light, so I have not experienced any of the light reflection problems that other reviewers have had.
Always locks up. Response time is ridiculous. Only upside is that it came with an HDMI cable.
AWESOME SOUND QUALITY FOR A GREAT PRICE! Plug and play...the setup takes about 1 minute to hook up and you are getting great sound from your iPOD.Great size--will fit anywhere.I am thrilled with this system!
As per other users- this was easy to set up, but stopped functioning in a useful manner after a few months. Right now it functions if I unplug/replug it every 5-10 min. to get it to resume working. Needless to say, I have bypassed it and am awaiting delivery of another brand of router.
When I use this product with my celestron astromaster 70 telescope, I am able to acheive atleast 5X more magnification than with the lenses that comes by default with the telescope. By default, you wil have a 30mm and a 10 mm eye pieces with the telescope. But having a 2X barlow with a wide view eyepiece works like a magic together.Using this kit, I am able to view Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Saturn, Orion Nebula and other clusters with greater details. And when it comes to the moon, u have it fully..Pros:-> Very nice colection of filters and lenses-> nicely packed with protected caps both for top and bottom of the lenses-> Barlow provides facility to insert any 1.25 inch eyepice for maximum magnification-> U can thread multiple filters together to create a nice effect-> Very handy boxCons:-> Keys doesnt work. It happened to me as well as my friends. But it doesnt matter much-> The box use to have two empty lens slots before. But now it doesnt. So if you have additional eyepice, u have tomake your own hole in the sponge.-> The cushion can be of a better thicker quality. It is normal sponge made interiors for this box(not a big deal)-> The 7 small boxes for the filters are made of low quality plastic. Can be improved.This is a must have for any 1.25" telescopes. You wont find a full utilization of your telescope without this kit.A worthy investment overall. I am very happy for this product.
I couldn't believe my eyes. The 5 tapes just fell out of the cushion mailer just that -- No wrapper at all - no wrapper as a pack of 5 individual tapes as shown on website - no individual wrapper for each tape. I could just flip open the tape container like it has been used. They are scratches on the tape containers as well. I am not sure if these are used tapes. But for sure they don't look new to me. Returning.
I've been a fan of Pioneer for car speakers and grabbed a pair of these bookshelf speakers as a secondary pair for the apartment. I don't think you can go wrong for the price, the sound is tight and punchy with good imaging. The sound is stronger on the high range, not much reach down low even with the tuned rear port. Paired up with a small subwoofer (that would allow these speakers to focus on mid-range) you'd have the start of a decent sound system. Speakers themselves are simple and cleanly designed: Solid black plastic, fairly small footprint with no mounting keyhole. Best use would probably be as rear surrounds or in a noisy ambient environment if used alone. With a subwoofer, the speakers would make for a nice apartment or bedroom system. In the end, still a good deal for the money.
This printer is not working properly - printing only half a page. I spent too much time trying to make this work but to no avail. I'll return it.
The first camera died the day after Christmas. The second lasted four months longer, but only because we didn't use it in the interim. The problem was the same in both cases: for no apparent reason, the camera fails to turn on.
Received these from Amazon. Purchased the 'digital audio' CDsfor my TEAC LP-R400 LP to CD recorder since regular CD-R CDs willnot work; must be 'Digital Audio'.Anyway I am returning these CDs because it is impossible todetermine which side of the CD is the recordable side; bothsides look identical with no marking of any kind. Take a lookat any purchased music CD and look at the shiny silver side youinsert into a player silver side down in order to play.Now picture both sides of these CDs looking just like the silverside. Duh . . . which side do I insert down on the recorder.Can't tell so I am returning. What a waste of time to have purchasedthese.
Tiffen has always had a good reputation for making good quality products. I have purchased their products in the past and chose them to purchase the 52mm UV Protection Filter for the Nikon Lens on my recently purchased Nikon camera. I would choose Tiffen filters in the future.
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
Let's face it: Mintek is not a well known brand, but when I bought I felt I was taking the risk for something that could not work. Now, 6 months later I have to say it was a good buying, it's a good TV and it's a good deal.
Item was a gift for my daughter. The package arrived on time, packaged very well, and I would do business with this company again.
The Front speakers are great, but the sub and rear speakers are Bad. I have to buy a new sub and replace the old one to appreciate the bass of music. The "wireless" rear speakers are not REALLY wireless and it sound terrible. so if your looking for sound and doesn't need a upconvert dvd player don't buy this.
I love this lens! The images are nice and clear, manual focusing is simple and with an aperature of f/2 low light images are so easy to take! The drawback is the noise the lens makes on auto focus. I don't use AF very often because I'd rather do it myself, but if you are into AF this sounds like a bee or a hornet trapped in a box. That's the only negative about this lens.
I have no idea how adding the batter provided with the kit converts an existing remote into an RF remote - but it just works and it works perfectly - like its magic.Here is what you do with the kit:1. Open the package.2. Determine the type of battery that is currently being used in your remote (AA or AAA). Use the appropriate adapter for the mini battery that comes with the kit (they provide you with the adapters for both AA and AAA batteries).3. Drop the battery into your remote (tip: orient the battery so that the + faces the front of the remote).4. Place the receiver (the saucer looking thing) inside your cabinet.5. Close the cabinet door.6. Begin using your remote and be prepared to be amazed.The remote extender works from 2 rooms away - though I never use it that way. I just wanted to be able to close my entertainment center's solid wood doors while operating the cable box and DVD system and it works perfectly.In addition, I bought a universal remote into which I dropped the Next Generation transmitter battery. Has made my life so much more simpler and it looks clean and best of all - the price was reasonable.I am still evaluating the battery life in the universal remote (which seems to consume quite a bit of the power as it has a LCD). Will update the post once I have more information.If someone knows how this system works - please let me know - as I am curious as to how a battery with an RF transmitter knows which button is being pressed on the remote. To me - its MAGICE
The Flip Camera is what it is: a lightweight, easy to carry, easy to use video camera that does what it's supposed to do for not a lot of money. It comes complete with a usb plug so it can be connected directly to a computer for easy uploading (no hunting for a cord), and it works with both a pc and a mac (I've used both). It's so easy to use that I've let my students at school use it to cover events and then upload them independently of me, and they never have an issue with how to operate it. In fact, the first day I had my camera, I took precisely one minute to show my eleven-year-old daughter how to use it and she proceeded to take lots of video within seconds of holding it.I do wish it didn't go through batteries as quickly as it does, but other than that, I cannot think of one single thing I'd say negatively about this camera. It's not for major filming and editing, but capturing those special (and occasionally random) moments, you can't do better for the price. Highly recommended!
I bought this for our PSP, but ended up using it on my Samsung Mesmerize. It fits and works perfectly.
If you're thinking about buying -beware if you're running Vista. The scanning function does not work with Vista and HP doesn't have a clue how to fix the problem if they even care. Also, don't let HP Tech dept work on your computer-they're incompetent. Look elsewhere for an AIO perhaps the 6500 or another brand.
I bought these to replace a set of Sony MDR-XD200 headphones I've been using for a year and I've been using them for about six months now. The improvement in sound quality is amazing. I use the headphones primarily for electronic drumming. It's to the point where I won't even use the Sonys anymore. It's not just me either, my wife also noticed a big difference. You can hear things you never did with cheap headphones.The highs and midrange is awesome. Bass is average, but clean. These are amazing headphones for the price, especially the sub $60 range. I compared these to the Bose QC2's and to me, they are very close in midrange and highs, but the Bose have slighly better bass, but of course they cost $300 and the M40's are much better built, in addition they are very comfortable.
I bought this player from a closeout sale at CompUSA in my area more than 2 years ago. I have to say this is a great music packed with features. It has MP3/WMA playback, voice recording, FM radio with recording, and USB mass storage all in one. Basically, this is an swiss-army knife of electronics.Pros:-Super Compact-Backlit monochrome display (Not one of those power guzzling, hard to read under sunlight color displays)-Drag and Drop usage (No additional bloated software necessary)-Pack with useful features-User replaceable battery-Multi-language support (Even displays Asian characters)Cons:-Small display-Uses AAA rather than AA batteries. I don't mind if the device has a bulge-No playlist support-Could be a bit more durable
Mine broke after 4 hours - the text disappeared and all I got was an Hourglass with moving dots - Nice! I am returning it tomorrow
OK -- The functionality is nice, as has been discussed. I'd have given one star, but I went up to 2, because when I used my research skills, I found that Timex had posted their manual online, which improved my impression of the product.(http://www.timexaudio.com/help.asp). Still, I am very tough on this product because I have designed products before and one of the guiding principles of designing an appliance is the user SHOULD NOT NEED A MANUAL! Even if they'd attached a piece of paper to the device with some hints it would have helped. The setting scheme is sort of elegant, but NON-OBVIOUS. We had lost our manual and I could absolutely not figure out how to set this puppy. The post from the fellow in the Bay Area clued me in sufficiently to get what I needed. Simply the phrase &quot;Press and Hold to set&quot; written somewhere near the appropriate buttons would have helped immensely. For those of you who have figured out how to set it, it seems to work just fine, nice sounds, good features. If you buy it, just keep my link handy so you can get the manual after you misplace it!
This is a very good MP3 player. It has very good sound and is easy to use. This is a good purchase.
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.
If you need a recorder for meetings or lectures do not buy this. It does not even record for 45 min. Half of the time it doesn't work and to record a whole tape you have to change the batteries after each use. Invest a little more money and buy a decent recorder this one is not reliable. Has failed for me on several meetings where I really needed the info. being discussed
The extender works great, we are using it in the downstairs of our cottage and the other TV is upstairs, works right through the floor! Worth the money!
I added this filter to my Pentax FA50 f1.4 lens. Great way to protect the front element and it does not detract from the great image quality.
They're certainly better than the average earphones, but don't confuse them with noise-cancelling headphones. These are noise-isolating earphones which means they don't have the microphone/electronics to produce an opposing frequency to cancel out ambient noise. These earphones, and all other noise-isolating earphones, rely on the removable ear pieces to block ambient noise. With that said, I think these do a great job when using the right ear piece.They come with three different types of ear pieces. I found that the foam ones did the best job of blocking ambient noise. My main issue with the headphones is that they have absolutely NO bass. I don't really "bump" my music, or really listen to music that relies heavily on it, but it's noticeable.I paid about $70 for this pair. $50 would have been more reasonable.
The headset works very well. Sounds quality is good. The headset itself is not the most comfortable headset, but other than that, it seems to work just fine.
This camera combined with a good lens takes professional quality pictures. I highly recommend this camera combined with nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 vr lens. Also pickup a nikkor 12-24mm 2.8 lens. You can't go wrong with these.
I wanted to get a slim digital camera for my vacation. I chose the Exilim after reading numerous reviews. I absolutely love this camera! The battery life is insanely long. I was away for 10 days and only had to recharge the camera once. I took at least 500 pictures on the vacation and the camera was on nearly all the time.The battery life on the camera is not only great, the Exilim is so compact that it easily fit into my purse, or pocket. In addition, my Casio took great pictures. So many people commented on how they thought that the pictures were postcards not pictures that I took.The Casio Exilim Z-600 comes highly recommended! I love this camera and am never without. It's a great camera to bring with you on vacation and wherever you go. I would definitely buy another Casio.
I thought this was a very good scsi card. I had gone through about three scsi cards when my friend told me about Adaptec cards. I bought one and it has been the last card I've gotten, it is compatible with my computer and all of the devices that I have tested with it. If you want to start using scsi interface for your peripherals than this is the card for you. It delivers blazing bandwidth. it only started to become slow when I hooked up 13 devices to it. Adaptec is by far the best brand when it comes to scsi. This is an excellant product!!!
I've only had this lens a brief time. I had envisioned using it to reach out a bit with a tripod and do a little macro (again with the tripod). I recently assisted a friend who is a wedding photographer and I brought the 150mm because I had it. I ended up using it a lot and most of my best shots were taken with it. At the reception it was fantastic. I could get shots from far enough away to not be intrusive and still get nice, crisp fotos even hand held in less than perfect lighting conditions. (The wedding was dimly lit and the reception was not much better.) On the tripod it was everything that I had hoped for and more. I am very happy with this purchase.
I have been on Verizon for 2 years & have the verizon version of this product & have had no trouble. I play FPS games & have no prob. with that. So if I move where verizon is not around, I am sure I will buy this modem-router.
I love this lens and I'm so glad I bought it. It arrived so quickly! It's way too easy to spend money on Amazon. :)
Our unit (RV042) worked well in our small business environment for 18 months. Yesterday all clients lost connectivity and I discovered that the router had randomly reset all settings to factory defaults. I reset all settings and the router worked for 12 more hours. Today all clients dropped again and the router is entirely unresponsive with only a solid DIAG light displayed. I have exclusively used Cisco routers and have been satisfied, but I do not recommend this model and I will now question the durability and cost-effectiveness of Cisco routers in the future.
I'm a pretty simple angler. I just recently bought a kayak so that I could access more fishing environments (rather than being stuck on shore only with limited options, this was my first boat). I like to keep things simple and just wanted a cheap depth/fish finder to play with. I haven't used it a bunch because of my preference for keeping it simple but I must admit when it says there are no fish I never catch one there and the depth reading appears to be pretty accurate from what I can feel with my lures. Plus a few times I've scanned with it and cast to where it said there was fish and I had hits. For sure, not what you want for serious depth graphing, but a nice cheap toy to add to a kayak or canoe that you fish out of.
Pros: Thicker than many other cable locks I've owned. Locks and unlocks easily, so you don't have to spend five minutes trying to lock, and then another five minutes trying to unlock, your computer. It DOES wiggle around on my netbook, which is why the rubber bumper is really nice, but doesn't wiggle around on my laptop. So whether you get the 'wiggle' people were talking about depends on the computer slot you're dealing with. It is superior in every way, though, to the Kensington combination lock with the coiled cable, which is what I bought before this one. That one chewed the heck out of the plastic casing on my computer around the slot because it was so difficult to lock!! So if you're choosing between a Kensington combination and a Kensington key, go with the key. Your poor computer casing will thank you.Cons: As others have mentioned, it's a little short. Also I'm a bit concerned about the 'if someone tampers with it you can never unlock it again!!' feature others have mentioned, but I'll deal with that when it happens, if it does. Key is a little bulky to carry.I use this as part of a multi-tiered security system. Of course a lock alone won't stop someone with a bolt cutter. I'm only hoping to slow down a casual 'snatch and grab' thief who might try to take advantage of me taking a quick bathroom break in class or such.
The box feels solid. The mounting hole is useless as the other reviewer mentioned. I either hook it on my left hand pinky or put in my pocket, the cord is long enough for me. Funny that the plug pointing forward with the cord, so I have to be careful the cord doesn't dangle in front of the lens. Recycle time is instant for non-full power flash. But if I put the white pane on or bounce, the recycle speed slows down quite a bit, still better than without the pack though. Now I see why the pros use the big monster battery packs...Canon brand add-ons are always expensive. Remote, grip, flash, you name it. The good thing is that these genuine brand items are always reliable, boring, and do what they say they would. No hit-or-miss for me yet.
To be honest, I'm not much of a photographer, but that's what makes this camera so cool. It's so easy to use. I pretty much take pictures only in the automatic mode, but if I'm feelin wild, i might even just go for.....landscape mode. But for those people who actually know what they're doing, this camera has a ton of other features that I haven't even explored yet. So if I ever decide to go for a more artistic picture -- there are a ton of options for me. I just got my first two rolls of film back and the results were amazing, just as I had expected. But don't base your camera-buying decisions on me. Do the research and you might just find a better camera. Well, probably not.
Typing on this keyboard as we speak,if any of you are looking at this,add it to your cart and buy it it is the best!keys light up nice,not to bright and if they are you can dim them or turn them to blue or purple
This is my first color printer and I didn't think this tiny printer would do anything and thought only color laser printers would produce photo quality. Was I wrong!!! I was totally shocked at the quality. I have a digital camera and have printed dozens of pictures. Most of my relatives think that I have had my 8 x 10 photos professionaly developed. The only negative comment is that I had to go out and buy printer cables since they were not supplied with the printer. Be sure to use the best quality photo paper. I have a HP LaserJet 4P printer and I have turned it off. The Canon i550 prints faster than it does.
actually since i purchased the mouse on 13/08/2006 till post this review I had no problem with it at all and it lasts for a week in stand-by mode for one removable battary and three days operational, I have never seen such great mouse I recommend that for all (worth to buy)...
This is not a reflctor, it is a diffuser. It has no ability to reflect at all. When I bought this, I thought it was a reflector and a diffuser, which would be great. I assumed it had a cover that would reflect. It is a decent 1 stop diffuser, but if I would have known that was all I was getting, I would not have purchased this item.
I purchased this piece of grap for a reburhished computer that I am working on. The jumper selection is basically trial and error selection. Good luck determining from the picture where the H>> you're supposed to put the jumpers to determine master or slave settings.Most hard drives have the settings on the hard drive itself...this one does not!!!I've been fooling with it for two days and still can't get the software that comes with it to acknowledge that the hard drive is there. Take my advice and stick with Western Digital, I am from now on!!!!
Polk Audio RTi4 High Performance Bookshelf/On-Wall Speakers, Pair (Black Oak) (Purchased on 11/18/2007)Great speakers, don't need a woofer. Sounds good just as they come. Just the right size and performs like the big ones.
Received my Canon S230 last week in the mail. For two years I have been experimenting with a 1.0 MB digital camera to justify my need for switching to a higher pixel camera. Two years ago there were not too many choices and average of $500 for a good 2.0 MP based camera was beyond the budget for most point-and-shoot enthusiasts. After reading many reviews and experimentation I decided to go with the Canon S230 for the following reason; best value for this price point ... for a 3.2 mp digital camera with the added bonus of form, feature and design.After playing with the camera for a week, I am happy with my selection. Its packed with features and the included software package is more than enough for basic adjustments. Menu is easy to understand and finding/setting regular feature is only a few clicks away. The included 16 MB memory card is only good enough for a short day trip. It works well in low-lit areas and daylights pictures are vibrant with natural colors. Canon has kept up with its reputation with high quality products. Their new line of photo printers will please users who want immediate results. A bit of advice for new users, evaluate all your needs carefully. Don't go for the mega pixel only. Size, feature, build quality and price plays equally important role in choosing the right camera for your need. First time buyers will be very happy if they choose to go with Canon S230.
Cat 5e cables are Cat 5e cables, for the most part. But quality does show when you compare the lowest quality products to the highest ones. This cable has solid sheathing and well built ends which will probably last for many years even in somewhat abusive situations.
Burned through my stack with only 1 burn failure (I suspect my secondary burner is dying). Printable surface is great and spans the entire disk which makes printing a full cover great.Noticed some weird distortion patterns (not perfect circular pattern) possible manufacturing issue in the inner most silver reflective layer of the disk but this has not caused any performance issues. All of my disks passed verifications and also speed/quality tests.I will keep buying these as they are always reliable and at a good price.
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.
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.
I needed this to add a network printer in a different room than my router. I already had a cable run to the other room for my laptop (wired is faster than its wireless card), which runs Linux (Ubuntu). "Installation" is probably too complex a word--literally, I just plugged in the power cord, plugged in my cable from my router, and then plugged in my computer and printer--and it just worked. I have a faster-than-average internet connection (DOCSIS), and tested the speed both with without the switch, and it was the same (47-49mb/s download, 4-5mb/s up).
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.
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!!
The sound was okay for listening to podcasts. However, the wire of the longer ear bud frayed and broke off in 3 months. Now I have one ear bud which would be fine if this were 1972 and I were listening to a transistor radio in class.
I bought this so I could connect my GPS to my laptop. I connected the adapter and installed the drivers and had no problem downloading to my GPS. Works great. I have a Toshiba with XP Home.
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.
I'm sure this unit will work fine because I bought an Ultra ATA33 Controller a few years ago for a Windows 98 machine and it is still working like new. I haven't used this unit yet because the hard drive I ordered to use with it was backordered indefinitely.
CANT BEAT THE PRICE OR PERFORMANCE, STAYS IN THE EAR AND NEVER FALLS OUT. HOWEVER AFTER INTENSE RUNNING OR SWEATING THE DO NOT FIT SNUG AND YOU LOOSE BASS, OTHERWISE SOUND AND PERFORMANCE IS GREAT
I do love the product but I got sidetracked by it and almost derailed my plans. At first I was going to buy an IR extender to control multiple components in a closed cabinet. The IR extenders I was looking at will take signals from any remote, several different remotes, and transfer any of those signals to the cabinet. They usually include multiple emitter eyes to allow the one Extender to work with all your components and their remotes. But when I discovered this product, I thought "oh cool now I won't need to point the remote" which was true but I didn't think about the fact that while IR extenders work with all your remotes, this only works with the one you put the RF transmitter in... and it includes only one emitter eye. When I received the product and realized this, I was disappointed and then found that I could buy additional radio transmitters.... for 20 bucks each! Plus the cost of additional emitter eyes for the components.I was debating sending it back when I discovered I could use my DirecTV remote in RF mode, freeing this RF device for use with my AVR receiver remote. It's a 90% solution for me. I still don't have control of my BluRay player, but I rarely use it so I have RF control of most of what I need.... which is GREAT. I do love this product, it worked in both my Onkyo AVR remote and my DTV remote, and works anywhere in the house without flaw and without pointing. It's great and I recommend it, but be aware that IR extenders will do a similar job with less cost, less products to buy, and less hassle. But if you want RF control this is a good solution, but you might want extra transmitters and emitter eyes. I give it four stars only because of the limited functionality... I think most people will want to control more than one component and this simply will not do that out of the box.
This thin, light HD is unbelievable. I have had it for only a couple of hours and copied my entire music library on to it. I sat at the computer doing other things and barely heard it running. My only regret is not purchasing the 80GB model. When I run out of room, I know what to buy next.
Very comfortable for viewing late night TV without disturbing anyone at home. Oddly enough we found that even the slightest cough or paper rustle on TV...that we could NEVER hear normally came in crystal clear with these headphones. So now we use them even when we are not disturbing anyone!The only drawback maybe the cord but we find that the cordless headphones have batteries (obviously!) that would make them too heavy over the ears, especially when used over an extended period of time
There are many reviewers who have preceded me as to the wonderful qualities of this tool. I am not here to dispel those comments. However, there are two areas I think anyone who purchases the Toshiba unit should be ready for....A. It's slow..when powering up and opening up tray, etc;.Being use to Toshiba standard DVD players,(I have 3) I could zip DVD's in and out without too much down time. Not so with this new top of the line model. It could be because the mechanics within, the precise nature of all it does, and not to mention the heat generated, slow it down. So don't be in a hurry. Great visuals are upon you but with a little more time to get to them.B. The remote.....@#$%^W^%#^#@%@! Need I say more?! Basically, Toshiba handed this over to a department located in Minsk, Belarus and it is utterly reprehensible as a tandem to the the unit itself. I don't have an alternative suggestion here..(maybe a Universal would suffice)Bottom line,...pairing this with a very nice 50 inch and above unit...*Preferrably Toshiba or Samsung LCD,DLP,..You have something that is absolutely jaw dropping in the visuals it will offer.End of story, goodbye, the end:)Ps. If you're from Minsk...that was a tongue in cheek remark:)
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.
well, if you have an mp3 player that you paid 100some $s for, it makes sense to buy this cover to protect it :)
My original DVD RW had gone bad and I found this one for a real good price and decided to go with it. It connected very easily and works like a charm. I have made several DVD's with it and have not had any coasters. I have not used the Lightscribe yet, but for the money you can't beat it.
I have had mine for several months and have produced some excellent photos with very little expertise. I purchased the Magic Lantern Guide for the EOS Rebel 2000 with the camera and it has really expanded my photographic horizons. I have used the camera for sporting, nature, and stills and have been very pleased with the outcome. I did find the lens has some difficulty auto focusing at dusk/dark conditions even though the manuals and books say that failure to auto-focus is very rare. I can't wait to get an additional lens and see what I can do next!
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 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...
I bought this camera to use for motion detection as an extrasecurity device at home to email me if motion is detected.The jocks at creative have helpfully failed to include the option for smtp authentication so no email you try and sendwill ever get through unless you have one of the rare few emailaccounts where the smtp server does not require a password, ifyou do it wont last for long.[...]Aside from that the camera is good but I'd suggest getting another one with software that is useful because this is a bigfeature.
I bought this for my son-in-law a couple of years ago. Although it has an analog tuner it works fine. Sure, I would rather have a digital tuner with presets, but as I said, this tuner works fine. The big news, however, is that I find the sound on this little radio to be superior to the Bose stereo table radio that I have. It justs seems to have more "color" and "depth." I think it is more pleasant to listen to and fills the room better. The Bose has a CD player, which is nice, but costs hundred of dollars more.
just came back from a trip to costa rica - great for travel! It could use a bit more bass, but that's getting picky.
I had this camera for three days when the built-in zoom lens broke, rendering the camera unusable. Zoom error appeared in the LCD and I could not take any pictures. I tried replacing the batteries as the troubleshooting section sugests, but that did not work. I contacted the place I bought it from, and they said that the camera was defective and needs to be returned. I ended up buying a Sony DSC-W7, and I'm very happy with it.
This camera is perfect for the amatuer photographer who would like to own a nice camera that takes beautiful photographs with stunning clarity!
Bought these on a special they had. Got them and at first wasn't impressed until I got the correct earbuds installed to fit my personal (and ear) preference. The low end of the frequencies quicked in with the proper seal given by the earbuds. It does lack in the high end of music. But for the money, it provides just as much bass if not more than the better earphones that I've already got.
This fan simply does what it's supposed to, and I can barely hear it spin. Good product.
....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.
For fathers day I received The Olympus D-100. I have never had a digital camera in my hands before. By the end of the second day after I received the camera I was sending e-mail with picture attachments. My wife calls it my toy, I call it my pride and joy. If I can do it anyone can
The sound on this unit is very nice, and the controls are easy to use but other than that it's a total lemon. Unfortunately, the battery on ours stopped holding any charge at all so the unit must remain plugged in to use it. That's a major downsize since we liked to move it around the house without the hassle. Also, on our Gen 3 nano, it causes a problem where the volume just goes up and up until it reaches the maximum. The nano does this even after it's unplugged from the dock until you issue a reset command. This of course loses some of the settings so we only use the dock with our Gen 2 nano at this point.
Sometime old information needs to be accessed from Old computers. LaCie came through and this drive worked flawlessly...
I have to concur with the above review of this product while it does have many, many connection options the risks far out weight the benefits I too am returning this item.I did not even have it out of the box for a day and already one of my disc for the second season of The West Wing failed duringplayback I decide after that experience that it was not worth taking the risk of trying out a dvd recording or vise versa.Take my advise if you are looking for good dvd recorder/ vcr combo do your research and buy a brand that is reliable and performs well no matter what types of disc you are using whether they be pre-recorded dvds or blank dvd+ r disc I have learned my lesson with this unit.
I was excited about having a windshield mounting for my Garmin again. I hooked it to my windshield. A couple of mornings later, I got in my car and noticed the Garmin navigation unit was on the floor and the suction part on the windshield. It did not even last 24 hours. The rubber had ripped from the weight of my little Nuvi350 navigation. The original mounting unit that looked just like the one I bought on Amazon lasted 5 years. This one lasted two days. I am going to attempt to return the unit for replacement this weekend, since this one was obviously defective.
I like it overall. I think it's beats the socks off of its competitors out there. So, I won't go into too much positive details on this. Instead, I'll just mention some negative things so that the future buyer knows what's up. First, the speakers on this model is tiny. So the voice instructions come out quite distorted during highway speeds because you have to raise the volume up. (mine is on the 1 notch down from max setting) And forget about driving with your windows down. Second, the windshield mount is excellent. Dash mount is good if you are installing it on a level surface. Nowadays, however, not many things on the car are "level". So the windshield option may be the only way. Testing out the bluetooth phone feature, which works relatively well, I found that the microphone on the unit isn't very sensitive in picking up voice. So the person listening to your voice has a hard time.I have no other faults for this thing. It's worth every dime. I would go with thing over the more expensive model. The other features likse FM transmitter and traffic info. really don't work very well, IMO.
This is the first amp i've bought since college, and I am overly impressed. It only does 6.1, whereas everyone at Best Buy and Circuit City will tell you that you need 7.1 for the less than 10 movies that exist with 7.1 sound. You cannot find a better price anywhere, nor can you find a better amp with 3 HDMI inputs and one output, my 360, HDDVR, and PS3 are all running into the amp through HDMI, and it works perfectly.
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 recently bought a Canon EF 24 F1.4L II professional prime lens that costs me an arm and a leg. I was a little weary about the front element getting knocked around although I sometimes have the hood on. Let me tell you this, I use to have a whole bunch of Hoya UV filters for my other L lenses, but B+W is much better. At least to my eyes, I do not see any degradation in image sharpness. This UV filter at least gives me some peace of mind.
It was quick, inexpensive, easy to use, and worked well...no more problems with CDs skipping or not working at all
For everyone else shopping for the best battery, I wanted to share my thoughts to help you out.I am buying these Lenmar batteries because they are 850mAh versus the Radio Shack / Target / Best Buy / Chinese knockoffs which are 800mAh.All the other generic versions including Dantona seem to be 800mAh and they just did not last.The 850 will by default last longer... Im sick of having 3 phones in my office and switching between them as each dies in the course of a day.Now lets hope thats what they ship.
Excellent value for the 3 pak. Since we use so many, also saved on shipping. Can't get better than that.
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.
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.
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
Anyone using a DSLR would like this. Simple to use, works very well. I would recommend this to everyone, either at the desk or on the road.
This is the second digital camera that I have used in the last 30 days -- I started off with the Kodak DC280. I like the Kodak controls better, but the Olympus fits my hand well.The power switch on the Olympus is where the shutter should be, and, the menu commands (such as delete last picture) are not terribly intuitive. Also, the flash is closer to the lens than the Kodak, so red-eye is more of a problem. But, the 3x zoom makes the difference for me, we'll learn how to use the controls.Definitely get a USB PC Card reader to move the pictures to your PC, the serial connection is VERY slow. Finally, Olympus makes the mistake of giving you regular alkaline batteries in the box. Throw them out, get some NiMH batteries and avoid the frustration of having your batteries fail after 5 pictures and thinking that something is wrong with the camera.
I stay with B&W for their high-quality filters. Why put poor quality glass in front of the fine optics in your lenses?
Not too shabby stuff for the price. I was thoroughly impressed with the product and the price. These are simple and inexpensive cartridges. I like 'em.
I've been using this for about 6 months, and I appreciate the design. I can use it stand-alone in my car to power an iPod or charge my cell phone, or I can plug it into a Targus Power Adapter anywhere.The cable management design does make the whole adapter quite compact. The cable is essentially a ribbon cable covered with rubber, so it's flat. It wraps around the body of the power supply (with foam pieces in key areas of the power supply to hold the cable in place), then the short section that leads to the power connector folds over, to keep the cable from unwrapping. This design does take some work to get it to the length you want at the time, but it is quite a compact way of handling about 6 feet of cable. I am a little concerned about the ruggedness of the cable, though--for me the short end of the ribbon cable (that goes to the power connector) is fraying at the points where it is held in place on the power supply with plastic tabs, due to me repeatedly uncoiling and recoiling the cord.It is true, the device itself comes with no tips. It's made clear on the Targus website, but it is misleading here.Tips I use:- iPod dock adapter tip B02 (more expensive than most)- Motorola tip A10- Palm m5xx tip A19The problem is that there are not enough tips! A tip for my Canon digital camera would be nice, but none is available. Many Bluetooth handsfree devices use funky connectors for which no tip exists. But most importantly, Targus should make a simple female USB tip--you could just buy that and use any USB charging cable, which most devices have available nowadays. They also need a male mini-USB tip (though it wouldn't provide any more functionality that a female USB tip and a USB cable would have). These two tips together could eliminate the need for the more expensive iPod tip, many cell phone tips, tips for the latest PDA's, and the hands-free devices with no current tips.The product itself is a 4, but if I were rating this together with the entire tip system as it is today I would give it a 2 or 3. I hope Targus adds those couple new tips soon, it would make this so much more useful and cost effective.
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.
Works well, good value for the money. Bass is weak but what you would expect from such small speakers.
I was looking for a quick, easy simple way to mount my new Energy Take 5.1 speakers, & these nifty speakermounts were suggested under the item I bought from Amazon, they were rated well, VERY reasonably priced, & looked so simple even I could install them with no muss/no-fuss, and that's exactly how they worked out!No Muss, No Fuss! A few simple turns of the screwdriver & wa-la! Wall mounted speakers made easy. For me, since some angeling of the speakers was desired, having the option to use the screw mount or the speaker insert mount (the ovely-things which fits into the back of the speakers, is that a technical way of explaining it?&lt;g>) made these a no-brainer for me. If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy way to mount your speakers & are reading this review, I will tell you this is a great product & a great bargain.
In comparison with a Sunpak 52mm UV filter, the Tiffen counterpart produces more glare than the Sunpak does, but both serve their main purposes well: protecting your lenses.
It works great on my Canon A60 at a bargain price from Amazon.
Too expensive and useless...you can't close the top with the camera wrist strap on. Plus, I hated the belt loop. It was not described accurately and was not what I wanted. I'm sorry I bought it. I did better with an aftermarket case.
I needed a cassette cleaner for my car stereo, and saw this cheap one and decided to give it a try. I've used it once and I don't really think it worked. The cassette looks cheaply made and I'm not sure the cleaning pads are touching the areas that need to be cleaned, since only one of them got SLIGHTLY dirty afer running it for about a minute. I'll probably try it again to see if I was screwing up, but I'm not holding out much hope.
(Note: I actually own a PF790, which is what they used to call this model until a couple of years ago. There may have been slight changes to the monitor since I bought mine. I'm sure the quality has gone up in general.)This is a great monitor if you want a screen larger than 17&quot; and you are both a) short on desk space, and b) don't want to (or can't) shell out the cash for an LCD display. Although it lacks the perfectly flat screens of newer CRTs, the picture quality on the PS790 is still very good, and of course the significant size savings helps in a cramped environment (like a college dorm room, where I used mine for four years). Despite being 19&quot; from corner to corner, this thing is about the same depth as a 17&quot; monitor, or a cheap 15&quot; model. It supports fairly high resolutions and refresh rates -- again, this is not a professional graphics monitor, but it's more than suitable for any home user.I'm finally looking to replace my aging monitor (the brightness and contrast are both slowly fading after about 4-5 years of heavy use) -- and I seriously may replace it with another one of these. Or two, considering the price. One good 17&quot; LCD (the same screen size) is about $500.
This worked good for about a month. Being an Antec product, I expected a superior product, sadly I was disappointed. The product actually still works when you can keep the usb cord connected. It's like where the power cord connects to the cooling pad is loose. If you jiggle the cord you can get it to stay on, but that only lasts a few minutes. So now I'm here on Amazon trying to find one that doesn't have a removable usb cord, hopefully I don't waste more money.
the performance is the issue more than size but longevity of these discs is also important. The motors are strudy and the platters resistant to high spin wear. 5 years on a fast hard drive is unusual(HD accellerators last little over one year as my brother found out.) SCSI is no better in terms of durablity. a five year warrenty means confidence in a speedy drive. MOreover, you don't really loose out by RAID 0 performance in terms of data integrety.(Underrated is RAID 0). I actually hooked four of these up(uniformly in an aluminmun case with pure luck of fitting them in) and thier is no problem in access or booting WIndows XP(the only supporting OS). The RAID 0 dual(think 'me crazy try it before you flame it). It works! Two OS drives(RAID 0 controller 1) and two program drives(RAID 0 controller 2) games are perfect for this config. DO NOT use RAID 0+1 if you are a gamer, it's a waist of space and money.
I bought this iron for my wife, not knowing if she was going to like it or not. She is very pleased with it.
I bought both.Everyday Case is bigger, it's like a wallet on a leash.Everyday Case probably protects it better because it zippers up.Everyday Case looks a bit more profesional.The lipstick holder & mirror in the Everyday Case are just taking up space ... I would have preferred a slot for my license and a smaller loop for a pen. I would have been ok if it was a little thicker so they could have added a tiny notepad. A wallet/Palm case is a great idea!The thing I like the most about the everyday case is the LOOK!That being said ...I use the Flexi Case ... the white one ... I have something very similar in pink for my iPod! If you feel it is a snug fit ... it will loosen up a bit if you take it in and out of the case ... the thing is there is no reason to take it out of the case that I can think of ... unless you wanna change colors?The Flexi Case comes with screen protectors that have an outline on the back for several different Palms. You cut out the outline for the Z22 ... if you have scissors and can follow a line you will be fine. You peel and stick it onto the screen to protect the screen from scratches/damage.You slide the Palm Z22 into the soft rubber-like case ... it's like putting the bottom sheet onto a bed. :o|Sure the screen on my Palm is looking a little scuffed ... but that is because I use it ALL of the time & just drop it into my purse when I'm done!! This set-up allows very easy access to the Palm!!As for the Everyday Case ... the ON botton is sort of underneath the piece of leather that holds it in the case and it is not an easy comfortable feel to turn it on ... I could also see it accidentally getting turned on. I am not certain if you are meant to use it in the case ... but the cut-outs on the piece of leather that hold the Palm in the case lead me to believe you aren't meant to routinely remove it ... it just looks uncomfortable to use while it's in the case ... at least if you are holding it ... I imagine if it's sitting on a desk it would be fine.The flexicase is thin enough at the point of the ON button to make it feel natural using.Also the flexicase is a one handed case ... you could easily use it in your hand.I will use the Z22 much more with the Flexicase but I can see using either one as the needs arise?If you are looking for easy access ... a case that is utilitarian .... if you reallly wanna use your Palm hassle-free ... and you dont mind the scuffs on the screen saver ... I suggest the flexicases.If you are all about looks ... the everyday case might be a better bet.The Everyday Case was almost $10 cheaper to buy here on Amazon .... even with the S&H.; I got the Flexicases at Circuit City for a little cheaper than here ...Happy Palming ....
I was misled by the advertising on this product as they are not safe for cell phones.. in fact they bubbled up my cell phone face
I bought this unit for the added feature of the bluetooth. I read the prior reviews and decided if most phones have worked so far mine should work too. My Sanyo Katana linked up quick with no reading from the manual. But not all of the features are available (text messaging). But I do like the fact it pulled my address book into the unit, so when I am at a stop, I can bring up the address book and select the number. So my phone can stay in my pocket the entire time. There is a safety on the phone that will not let you pull up the address book while driving. I was going to disable but then I noticed I wasn't paying attention to the road. So at the next stop, I tried it again and the unit let me pull up the address book.Sound quality is good. But I have a noisy truck and have to turn the volume all the way up. I did connect it to the aux jack on the stereo and it works great. Or you can just put in a set of head phones and even greater clarity. In a car you may not have this issue.Now the GPS unit. It is not my 1st unit. This is the fastest on I have seen. Probably because it is the newest. Maps look clear and great. Street names are clear and understandable. I like if you are just cruising with the map on that as you drive faster the map zooms out and as you slow or come to a stop the map zooms in. All done automatically. Great feature.Fault. Why did I give it a 4 instead of a 5. My wife says she hears herself in an echo over the blue tooth. Others have not repeated this and I am under the impression it is my wife's phone. I have an audible account for my books, and during a recent call I assumed the book would pause while I was on the call. it did not and as with all audible books, rewinding is a pain in the butt.Finally, what I would like to see added is a trip save feature. Thus when you make trips on back roads that you know are quicker due to traffic, trains, tolls, etc. you can just pull it up and go.For the price and the bluetooth feature, I recommend this unit to all.Happy GPSing
Just bad bad bad. Dead pixels, shaky joints, dark image, ...etc. Just an extremely poor LCD monitor. (...). Please check the reviews/complaints/company reputations before you buy. I learned my lesson the hard way. Never Kogi again. (...).
This headset is a great quality product. Easy to reach volume commands, clear sound, including when I listen to music. I just realized after using it a lot with Skype that a wireless one would be much more convenient for me.
Exactly what I needed to fix my external hard drive to a internal hard drive. Super easy to use. A good length. Works perfectly.
I needed two of these for my camera. They arrived quickly, for a good price, and worked. I have no issues and will purchase them again if the need arises. I can't ask for anything more.
When I got this it was half off. I am glad I did get this. It still works with out fail. The mic looks great when you put a mic (flag, cube) on it and you still have room to hold it. A+ sony. Now the only thing from making this thing the ultimate would be a Shure sm-58 element. Still the vocals are warm and crisp.. Still in 2013 i still use this...
I ordered a Kodak U-5A cable and received a mini USB instead.I emailed Cmple several times and only received vague answers.Was creditted with only the returned item, not the shippingto/from costs. Am awaiting the 2nd order. A very frustratingexperience.
Monster Cable products have always had a reputable name and I was rather surprised to find a multi-speaker selector switch in this price class with the Monster brand name affixed to it. This particular switch has the typical multi-pair on/off switches and the load switch, to (help) prevent damage to a smaller amplifier when presented with a low-impedance load resulting from multiple pairs of speakers. The switches have a nice detent feel and the case is all metal except for the front facia. Audiophiles may not care for the fact that this uses spring-loaded push terminals for cable interfacing; however, it is what it is - either twist bare ends of wires together and guide them into the terminal openings or buy post-style terminations. I used this switch to turn on/off zoned speaker pairs and went with an infrared remote repeater so the receiver remote control could be used in the alternate room. No complaints about functionality or sound quality. I'm giving this a four star out of five because it would be nice to include five-way binding posts on a switch like this; however, adding this type of terminations would undoubtedly drive up the price...maybe we should quit while we're ahead!
Overall, This is one of the best frames out there. The picture is awesome and the features that this frame has are second to none. It kinda goes with the phrase,"you get what you pay for!" There are a lot of cheaper frames on the market but I don't believe they even come close to comparing. The only issue I had was the picture size. At 6.5 inches, that's not very big. It's probably a good size for a desktop but not much more than that. The function buttons were a bit confusing at first but easily mastered. A very good product if you think you can live with such a small picture size.
These fit perfectly with the new speakers and cars connectors (2002 Mitsubishi Mirage). Did what is suppose to, enough said
I am so glad I purchased this software to use with my Nikon D70s. It is very easy to learn and use.
the purchase went flawless and I received it in good condition. The cartridge works perfect. No problems encountered in the printing process.
Sunpak ClampPod ProThis product works far better than I imagined it would. The bendable "neck" bends stiffly, which keeps it VERY securely in place. The clamp is powerful too. I use this product as shown, in combination with my full size tripod, and in combination with my table top tripod. I screw the bendable neck on to my two tripods. Very versatile and functional. Highly recommended.
First quality replacement for those of us who aren't quite quick enough to catch the first one as it falls in the river...
I bought this product for my new customer service job from home and it works great! It sounds very clear incoming and outgoing and really filters out background noise. Also I love the different choices you have for how you want to wear your headset. It's a major spacesaver since it doesn't need to be plugged into an outlet, just a telephone line. Very affordable and highly recommended!
I have 4 of them for different machines and uses...handy, inexpensve, fast USB 2.0,good item for travelers, and inter office transfers...z
I've had this system for two days and I am totally satisfied with it. After listening to dozens of other mini systems in the 200-300 dollar price range,I couldn't find one that sounded really good.Then I came across this system while searching on the internet,and after reading the reviews I decided to go ahead and buy it.It is by far the best mini system out there.It looks and sounds awesome.The bass is deep and the treble is crystal clear.Even when you turn it up all the way,there is little distortion in the bass and almost none with the mids and hi's.The speakers are enclosed in wooden boxes instead of those cheap sounding plastic ones that most mini systems have.I would recommend the JBL Soundgear 3030 to anyone looking for the best mini system out on the market.JBL has done it again.5 out 0f 5 stars!
This is a GREAT digital camcorder: small, light, and fairly easy to use. Long battery life (about 2 hours record time). Yes, it is expensive. But after realizing I never would &quot;get around to&quot; transferring our tapes to DVDs on the computer, I couldn't resist the convenience of having our home movies automatically recorded on DVD media. Unless you have all the time and PC gear to transfer, edit and burn DVDs from a tape camcorder, the extra cost of this direct-to-DVD camcorder is WELL worth it.We were happy to find that our 4-year old Sony DVD player has no problems playing back the finalized DVD-R disks. (Anyone who claims they can't view -R discs made with this camera on computers or DVD players is simply didn't read the manual!) The DVD-R disc has to be &quot;finalized&quot; before anything besides the camera can read it, unless you use the more expensive DVD-RW media (which can go from camera to PC w/o finalizing; our home player doesn't support DVD-RW media). Another drawback is you must be plugged into AC power to finalize a DVD-R; I guess this is a reliability issue, not a technical requirement. If your battery were to die in the middle of &quot;finalizing&quot;, the disc would be toast. Better safe than sorry.For playback on a home DVD player, it takes a few times to get used to removing the 3&quot; disks from the plastic carriers they come in, but it's no big deal (you must remove the mini DVD disk from the carrier to put it in a player or PC drive). Also, you only get 30 minutes per disk in high quality mode, but the disks are so light and tiny you can have several blanks in your pocket for recording long events. One thing different from tape camcorders is when you first power on the camera. Depending on how much of the disk has already been used, the time it takes for the camera to be &quot;ready&quot; can be much longer than a tape camera. But the delays in start-up are more than offset by the ability to navigate thru a menu of thumbnail stills of each &quot;scene&quot; you already shot when doing playback on the camera - something you just can't do with tape camcorders. Unfortunately, the finalized disc navigation screens just have selections showing text bars with date the scene was shot - you don't get the nice thumbnail stills you saw in the camera's playback navigation screens. But it's still great pop the finalized disk in the home player, click and play the scene you want immediately w/o having to fast-forward like a tape. As for &quot;still&quot; picture quality, it's pretty mediocre, but I bought this for video (I already have a good still camera). Camera came with a PC transfer cable and software, but since I'm using DVD-R media, I don't really need it. Manual says you can use the cable and software to edit DVD-RW media, or burn from PC to the DVD drive in the camera. Not sure how important a feature this really is.
The clarity of the hearing of this item is amazing.
I needed something that was light, rugged, didn't require an external power supply and didn't take up a lot of space.This works perfectly!
Love the headset. No more sore wrists, fingers or shoulders. I recommend this to everyone who has a lot of typing to do. Thank you.
in our family, everyone has a different style cell phone, so every two years when we got new phones, it meant buying a new car charger for each phone... well, no more! we decided to just buy an inverter for each car, and that way we can just plug in the charger that is included with each phone, we'll never buy another cell phone car charger again!! and we'll be all set to plug in laptops and digital camera batteries also when we go on trips! great little item, no dangling wires, only drawback is the fan noise, which is easily overcome by radio/cd playing in the car.
The Garmin Nuvi 250 was recommended to us. Purchased our GPS on amazon.com - great price/fast delivery. We took 3 trips out of state, was great for directions to motels/food/attractions. Perfect for miles/time to destination! Don't know what we did before Gertie (our name for the GPS). We even listened in Swedish to learn a few new words from my husband's heritage.
I use this MP3 player to run or in the gym. I did some research and there are actually not that many options for a sport, 256 MB player. I liked this one in the store and after using it, this is what I think...The good:* Nicely designed* Arm band is adjustable and comfortable* Price -Not really expensive* Equalizer -5 pre set options + custom* Easy to use* Easy to download music (or files) to the playerThe bad:* Construction quality is not outstanding* Sound could be betterAnd worst of all...:* Battery duration - a rechargable only lasts 6 hours* Sport headphones are REALLY tight and NOT adjustableAll in all I think it's the best option out there and good value for money...
Most people don't realize that the best thing about the Olympus C-2000 is that its zoom lens goes from an aperature of f2.0 to an aperature of f2.8.Most people don't even know what an aperature is or why a 2.0-2.8 range is good. So if you're like most people then let me explain.A lens that has a 2.0 rating lets in more than twice as much light as a lens with a 3.5 rating, like the Nikon CoolPix 950. Therefore, if you are indoors, and you want to take a picture without a flash (which is highly recommended to preserve natural-looking colors instead of washed out pictures of people with red eyes), then the Olympus C-2000 is definitely the best camera.Also, the C-2000's form factor is better than Nikon or anybody else. The camera is small and light, and feels well-made as you hold it. The Nikon however feels flimsy and the zoom responds slower. The Nikon is in two pieces as well, connected by a swivel joint. That seems more likely to break, and I don't see why having a swivel joint is important or useful.Overall, in my two years of working at a camera store, the C-2000 is the first digital camera to deserve true merit. It's well priced and has image quality comparable to models costing ten times as much. Also the lens is a high quality aspherical Olympus element. I wouldn't recommend anything else.jonathan s gilbert
Good luck--this printer sells for $79.00 at Walmart.
these are solid speakers. I use them as surround speakers so I cannot say whether or not they have great sound but they certainly do the trick for surround speakers. They look nice and were very easy to install on my wall.
I bought this zoom Pentax to replace the non-zoom Pentax that I had for years. There was nothing wrong with my old ones until my Boxer found them and used them for a chew toy. Came home and found chewed up binocular parts all over the house. I have been very pleased with the zoom and think the optics are better than my older non zoom pair. Very sharp image at all zoom levels. Compact and lightweight with good optics at a very reasonable price. What more could you ask for.
I purchased the SD card about three weeks ago to use in a Sanyo Xacti HD700. So far the product has worked perfectly with no glitches. I was hesitant about buying this brand, but most reviews were positive. Again, I have had no issues so far, the speed and storage capacity has been great.
Yes, it is expensive but this antenna woks and it works great. In my office there is almost no AM reception so I bought a new Sangean Sonido radio (also very nice) for its superior AM reception. It definitely helped, especially if placed by the window, but reception was still horrible so I purchased this antenna. Wow, crystal clear reception in a steel and concrete (secure) building. The Sonido has no antenna input so I stuck the ferrite stick to the back, set the tuner (with a battery installed) at the edge of my desk and ran the antenna unit to the window (a triple pane monster with steel bars on it). Set my station, dialed in the tuner and crystal clear. I even get ESPN, which has the weakest signal possible in my area, almost pefectly.
This is a great little camera. I needed something small to throw in my bag and take around with me and this camera does the trick. It has a lot of cool features like settings for the beach, snow, night, pets & kids etc. and the LCD screen is big and sharp. Also, the face detection feature is pretty sweet (great for taking self-portraits of yourself - ha) The battery life is also pretty good. The only negative thing I can say about the Canon PowerShot SD750 is that I wish the zoom was a bit better. But other than that, I love this camera.
I just purchased this pen a few weeks ago. It was just very useful pen for me, for I can download what I have write down on my digital notebook, or note right directly on my computer screen. So when ever I want to look some note, I can just open up my io software, which is a software for this pen include in this pen when you purchase it, and find my note right on my computer instead of looking up in my notebook. Which personally for me, I hate looking up thing on my notebook or a book, I would much rather do everything on my computer.There's also additional software that can convert your handwriting work into text, but I do not found this software very useful at all for two reasons. One, it will cost me $40 to get this software. Second, this software require someone who has a very neat handwriting in order for it to convert your words correctly, you can always correct mistake whenever it converts is not correct. Then again, if you don't have a good handwriting then I would suggest you just type the whole thing up yourself better and much FASTER than searching your mistake from the software. The software could very likely appear more mistake than what it has convert for you that is correct.The pen cap also happen to be your ink cartridge remover, but it worked poorly for removing the ink cartridge out of the pen, I would not use it unless I really need it. I would use something that can hold on to the ink cartridge and tilt slightly clockwise then your ink cartridge is out of the pen nicely and much easier using to pen cap to do it. Also the pen cap use for turning off your pen by pull the cap on the pen. The downside of the pen cap was, it wouldn't hold on to the top of your pen, so you need to place the cap to some place else.Another thing people should know is that if you want your digital pen read everything that you have write down, you're going a spiecal kind of paper such as digital notebook paper, digital note, and other. This pen can write on normal paper, but don't expect your pen to read anything from it. Also the paper for this pen weren't cheap at all. You'll see the price for yourself on Amazon.com.Overall this is a very good pen to use, except the cost of it and paper, of course. But other than the cost and paper. This pen work great, not only it is useful but it is a stylish pen too.
Alright, here's the deal. I purchased these speakers about 2 months ago, and though I would check out Amazon to see what other people thought. To my surprize, 3 out of 3 don't like them. I think they ROCK! Maybe if you're listening to Tchaikovsky or Beathoven, they don't hit the high notes as well as some...speakers, but for cranking up Metallica, AC/DC, Alice in Chains, or anything else written after 1960, THESE THINGS ROCK THE HOUSE! Just check out those woofers. You really can't go wrong!I'm out!
we have 2 wireless routers, each serving multiple clients. one is an open, insecure router; the other is secured with WPA2.in client mode, the DWL-G730AP can connect successfully with the open router, but not with the secure one. it shows up in the DHCP client list of the secure router, but cannot pass any data thru it.i'm an experienced network administrator, and i couldn't make it work after several hours of trying.
Nice comfortable headphones, just wish the volume was adjustable or they would play louder at top volume. They are heavy and bulky as well, but good quality. Not exactly what I wanted but not Sennheisers fault. Next time I will buy and try on in-store.
I have tried other &#34;keystone&#34; port systems, but always come back to Leviton. They definitely aren't going to win the price war, but they just seem more substantial and higher precision than the others. I have used these for a mixture of RJ11, RJ45, Coax, RCA, and Banana jacks -- and all of them fit perfectly, with no slop or play.One word of caution -- Leviton used to package the RJ11 and RJ45 jacks with a small, plastic punch-down tool. No more. If you don't already have one, you will need to order a punch-down tool separately for the RJ11/RJ45 jacks (or get the new &#34;tool free&#34; jacks, which are quite a bit more expensive).
I bought this printer 1 week ago and the printout is beautiful.Before I bought the Xerox 6250N, I checked Lemark, HP, Okidata and many other brands, but I found Xerox gave you the best bang for your money. I paid $2069 and got free shipping, Xerox have a $300 rebate, so basically the 6250N only cost $1769. What a great deal.
You may find the interface non-sophisticated and downright dumb. But you will come to love this piece of superb machinery once you've played with it a little. Excellent picture results, topped with a 10x optical zoom. I won't be needing another camera to replace this one for a long time. I highly recommend you look no further and buy this product.
I thought it was smaller. Very nice size and nothing to assemble!
The frame works exactly as expected. It has a good display from a couple of feet (on the shelf above the computer).We used Picasa from Google to sort through several thousand photos to find a few (hundred!) to put on an SD Card. You do need to avoid portrait layout.Good price, nice display, easy to use, Grandma loves it. Five Stars.
Despu&eacute;s de haber abandonado por varios a&ntilde;os mi vieja reflex Konica, esta c&aacute;mara me ha devuelto el gusto por la fotograf&iacute;a art&iacute;stica. Estuve evaluando la Lumix DMC-FZ8K y la TZ3, y me decid&iacute; por la FZ8K con este resultado:PRO:- Excelente zoom y apertura del lente Carl-Zeiss- Ventajas del joystick en la operaci&oacute;n manuel de la c&aacute;mara.- Buena opci&oacute;n para compra combinada con memoria sd de 4 Gb y bater&iacute;a extra.- Gran calidad en video 720x480 30fps.CONTRA:- Es necesario concoer de fotograf&iacute;a para operarla adecuadamente.- No tiene zoom optico o digital mientras se captura video- Es un poco grande para caber en un koala, ya que las lentes no se colapsa totalmente.- El accesorio para convertirla en wideangle 28 mm es muy costosoHa resultado como mejor opci&oacute;n (t&eacute;cnica y econ&oacute;micamente hablando) frente a c&aacute;maras profsionales de m&aacute;s de 600 US$.
I use this for a baby monitor that I like to keep on top of the refrigerator. Rather than leave it on when not needed I can use the remote and switch it off without having to climb on a stool to get to it! It is also great for a radio I regularly use but that when "off" it has all kinds of lights and a clock that I don't need. This way, off means OFF! I just put a piece of black tape over the clock so I don't see the blinking 12:00 when I do turn it on!
I'd give this a 1 star only because it can't go any lower.Bought this router about 6 months ago. First month or so worked great, then I started to get dropped signals every few days or so and have had to unplug/replug the power cord just to get a signal again. Then it gets worse and worse... now I lose the signal daily and have to power cycle it at least once a day, sometimes 3 or more! Worse, the signal comes in and out when it says "connected" on my computer.Been talking to tech support and customer service for the last 2 months. Finally, tech support told me that they'd replace my router for me at no cost to me, and would even have someone pick up my old, defective router so that I do not have to pay for the shipping of the old router back to them. In order to do so, I had to call customer service for arrangements. To my surprise (and my waste of time) customer service coldly said that it's company policy that I pay the shipping for the routers.I agreed to settle the issue through replacement because I don't have to pay for the shipping and that since I will supposedly receive the new router first, I will not have any down time not having a connection at home. This was agreed upon with tech support, and customer service decides to change that? Isn't there some sort of credibility with company promises and first-decisions?I know it's their company policy that I pay shipping to send my defective router back to them, but since their techician told me otherwise, should they not also honor the exception?Sigh, I don't think I can take this any more. I'm going crazy. Do not buy from Linksys. They suck, they really do.
I use these at Pro Football games I go to. They are nice because you can see more of the field. There is no focusing to deal with, if you dont have 20/20 vision you just have to have your contacts or glasses on. Overall I like them.
I ordered these headphones and they came within three days. Initially, the oval shape intimidated me because I wasn't sure if the headphones would fit properly, but they feel comfortable. After listening to a song, I used my old headphones to verify the sound quality of the Sennheiser headphones, and my old headphones do not compare. I cannot wait to use these headphones more often. If you're considering purchasing these headphones, I urge that you do! These headphones are a *great* value for the quality and price you'll be paying.
Have been seeking Headphones that are comfortable for an ecomonical price. These fit the bill. Can't wear earbuds and most over-ear headphones become uncomfortable after wearing a while. I've worn these for several hours at a time without discomfort. As I'm not a sound aficionado, the quality is good for me, maybe not top quality but very good in my opinion.
I haven't had a problem with this PSU since I bought it (like 2 years ago)I'm a heavy gamer and this PSU has the power i needed.Buy it ;)
Highly recommended, and the price on Amazon is more reasonable than many brick and mortar stores too. This keyboard has wonderful keys that are neither too springy nor too soft, great for typing, and great for games too. It's a pretty sturdy piece of kit too, and requires no extra drivers.So, of course its main 'selling factor' is that it offers three different illumination colors - blue, red, and purple - and these can be dimmed or brightened. Worth noting is that the areas around the keys and the keys themselves are lit, so perfect for a darker environment. I like the blue color best, but that's probably the darkest, but I still find it's illuminated adequately. The purple color really shines though, and there's side strips that light up your desktop too.Very blingin'? Yes, for sure. Overkill? Perhaps, but I don't think this keyboard looks too tacky, in fact I've found it super useful to have a comfortable and durable keyboard for those late night gaming sessions.---Nov 2011 update: This keyboard is still serving me well after five years, but here's a couple of things to note. First off, the lettering on the most used keys (W,A,S,D) has started to wear off a bit. This took a long time to happen, with constant use, so that's not so bad. I contacted Saitek (who are now owned by MadKatz I think) and a guy wrote back to me to say he'd send spare keys if he ever came across any. That was a nice thought, but I never heard anything back after that email.Also, I've noticed the lighting is quite a bit dimmer than it once was, making it harder to see in the dark. However, the keyboard still works really well after all this time and shows no sign of any mechanical wear/problems.Still recommended thoroughly, and I'm almost tempted to buy another one new just like it.
Review of PXC 350. Updated on 6-6-2012a.Bottom line:Works good in just about all situations. Extremely good sound quality, NR on or off, But especially good turned on.Highly recommended...Recent updates top, full review below...Update, on the airplane:Works well. Dose not eliminate all the noise, but it works well. If you hear a buzzing noise, it because you have a sound leak around the headphone pads (part that touches your, face, and is around your ears). This happens mostly when the noise is very-very high. I hear this noise more, if I turn my head. I often were a hat and eyeglasses. Both of these can allow sound to leak into the headphones. Reposition these items, or remove them, if necessary...On this trip (one short leg), I was on a turbo prop (non-jet), and I was next to the engine. This was very loud. These headphones helped, but did not work, as well as I'd like. On the good side. There was a flight attendant that was the prittest, I've ever seen. See was soo HOT...Update, 5-9-12:I put nick in the one foam ear pads, while putting my eye glasses on, while the headphones were already on my head. The OEM pads are extremely expensive. There is one aftermarket company that makes replacements, but all reviewers comment there supper cheap (bad). The next review update will be in about a month, when I fly once a year. I'll cover how well they eliminate airplane noise then...------------------------------------------------------------------------------Summary:Music quality is very good; Canceling is good, but not always as good, as I expect (on office-worker type noises. Playing music, even very low, make them work much better)...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What I'm looking for:-- I'm very concerned about music playback quality, from my mp3's (128-320kbps) and CD's-- Canceling is very important (*See notes, below)-- I require the over the ear type-- Needs to be able to work without batteries and have ANC-ON/OFF switch.-- Lastly, but not lest, it has to be 100% all BLACK - I don't like chrome, or silver...It meets all these requirements!!!I am comparing these is to my best yet headphones (till the 350'es):Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones (music quality and passive noise canceling).PXC-350; Got refurbished, ~$190...-------------------------------------------------------------------The review (Note: See update above for, noise redux, on the plane):-- Music playback is extremely good, especially with ANC-ON. With ANC-OFF, they are, almost as good as the HD 280's. ANC On, reminds me of Loudness=ON, on a stereo.-- Office, noise wise, there not bad. I expected them to be better, than the Panasonic RP-700's ($70. #See note, below), there not always better. This depends on the noise (Fan noise, is better. Packing tape gun, not better. Costumer service guy, next to me, a little better.---- Playing music, while trying to reduce the noise, works MUCH, MUCH better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-- Sound leakage, very good (can others hear my music playing loudly?), barley can be heard, except at the highest levels.-- Base response, good (could be better).Fit-wise. These are large, over the ear headphones (rest on your head, not your ears). They Fit very well, seem light, and more airy (makes my ears sweat way-less), than the other headphones that I own.Overall, I am happy with them. I expected them to be better at office noise reduction, and they are not always. Some noises seem to not get, as attenuated, as I would like. I suspect these will be very good on a plane, but this is TBD...Despite the lower price I payed, it was too much considering, there not twice as good at office-redux...* Note: On my, what I was expecting, and more info. I was hopping for the passive N/C of the 280's (32db), with the active ANC (18db). The 350's in passive mode (power (ANC)-OFF), they are not as good, at reducing noise, as the 280's.With ANC-ON, they are way-better. Especially, while playing music, even at a low volume levels. My co-workers voices, seemed louder, with ANC on, WHEN MUSIC WAS NOT PLAYING. I think this is because the noise, was much lower, voices stayed about the same (no music/ANC-ON).ANC-ON, plus music, every noise types was much more muted, but not all ways eliminated.# Note: RP-700's are close to as good, but are not as good, on wind/fan noise. They were OK, not grate, on the airplane. Unfortunately, there slightly small for my ears, and hurt after few hours of use. See my reviews on the:-- Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones-- Panasonic RP-HC700-- Sennheiser PXC 450
I bought it primarily to extend the charging cable for my Nexus 7 tablet. It works fine although the charging seems to be a little slower.
The cost was low, but the POLK sub woofer was perfect. As with all POLK audio equipment this was a great purchase.
This seems like a good product in theory but you are much better off just buying a mono auxillary cord. Something with this product causes distortion while playing. i returned it after only two days.
These head phones work better than most we have tried. All seem to have problems with the cords. These are no exception.Just try to be careful with the cords, they have a tendency to loose connection, I assume the wiring inside breaks.We've had them for approximately 6 months and used them with 4 - 12 hour trips. On the third trip they started developing problems with the wiring. They still work, you just have to wiggle the wire at the plug.The kids like them, and my wife and I love the fact that we can listen to the radio while the kids are watching a movie.No wonder our parents were so mean on trips, they didn't have these wonderful gadgets!!!!I would still recommend these even with the cord issue.
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.
This product was not a good choice to enhance sound on my iPod. The much cheaper headphones that came with the iPod have much richer sound. These earphones sound tinny in comparison. Maybe good for other uses, but not a 4G iPod.
I am very pleased with the TV and DVD qualtiy. The ability to read photo cards is of little use as the quality is pretty low. Better to read the photo cards on your camera or computer.The only really gripe is what others have mentioned - the sound is below average and you have to play the TV at fairly low volume to avoid distortion.Otherwise it fits my needs for a good tuner and it takes up very little space.
Product works as well as the Kingston or San Disk sD cards of the same capacity. No problems
I got this as a Christmas gift for my husband. He takes it everywhere with him and gets good reception. He uses it when he exercises or when he needs a news update at work. The only time he has had some trouble with reception was at our daughter's house in the hills of West Virginia but he found it worked perfectly in our bedroom there. His phone doesn't work there at all. I believe this was his favorite gift.
I teach school and I used this to record lectures. When I gave the audio file to our tech guy to put it online for me, the first thing he said afterwards was 'so you finally got a good mic'.
Wonderful product. I bought it at the end of May 2008 and Garmin gave me a FREE upgrade to the 2009 maps.I had problems staying connected to my Blackberry 8830 via Bluetooth, but the lastest firmware upgrade fixed the problem.Overall GREAT Product!!!!
I was looking for a small binoculars to keep in my beach bag. These works great. They're small yet have good field of vision, and are very well-made for the price. They come with a nice caring case. I would definitely buy these again.
This card has good speed for reading and writing.I have taken over 1200 photos and 40 minutes of video with this card.I have had no problems with this card to date.I would recommend purchasing this card for anyone.
This product arrived on time and in good shape. It works well to replace the Technics CD-changer that we had and enjoyed for many years. Amazon products didn't let us down!
it's been nearly 2 months since i purchased this item and works very well so far, the sound is great basses are as well, really great earphones for this price
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...
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.
At one time this model was the only digital picture frame that would display more than one image at a time on the screen. That was great for a 14" screen when you had lots of pictures to show. I bought this one to replace an identical unit that I'd had for many years that finally died after being used 24/7/365. This new one is nearly identical. The only difference is the power pack puts out 12VDC instead of 9VDC. This is a good thing since the power pack dies every few years and needs replacing. A 12VDC power pack is way more standard.This is a good digital picture frame. The screen is quite decent with a fairly good viewing angle. The quad-view mode is great. There are many transitions to select from, though I don't like most of them - too silly or distracting. I use it with an SD card, though there are many connection options that should satisfy most anyone.The main reason for only four stars is that while I do say the screen is quite decent, I've seen better.
Price is very good & sound is very clear . very useful during travel and work.This is worth for your money.
ThisGarmin n&uuml;vi 250W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigatoris my first GPS unit. Having now owned it for several days, and with my wife and me putting it through its paces, I can definitely and honestly say that it is an excellent unit, one of which Garmin should be proud.It is considered to be a "basic" GPS device.This unit does the job, does it very well, and does it very simply.It gets you there and it gets you back! You won't ever be lost when you use this device.That is the reason for which you purchase an item such as this. This particular unit functions much like its competition except that, from what I have read, it really works much better than most of them. And from my own experience with it I can say that I could not be more satisfied.The n&uuml;vi 250W (as well as the n&uuml;vi 250) come pre-loaded with maps of all of North America, including Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The n&uuml;vi 200W (and the n&uuml;vi 200) have maps only for the "lower 48" states including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. While that may be sufficient for many (probably most) people, I think the 250W offers much more for a relatively small difference in price.To add Canada and Alaska maps to the 200/200W costs more than the price difference between the 250/250W and the 200/200W. The choice of which device to buy, of course, depends on where you plan or may plan to travel. Otherwise, the 250/250W and the 200/200W function identically.The wide screen of the "W" units is, in my opinion, not a frill but rather an extremely useful upgrade in terms of visibility and usefulness. You can see much more of the surrounding area and this can be of great help when you're in an unfamiliar place.Its wide screen is very bright in daylight, does not wash out, and can be set to automatically dim at night. This auto-adjust feature works very well indeed and is really welcome. Once set, you need not adjust the brightness any further. The sound volume control is fully and easily adjustable; I personally have found that the best setting for me is 70%. This level can be heard clearly over my radio/CD that I may have playing without "blasting," so I have left it at that level.Obviously, in only a few days of ownership, I have not been able to explore all its capabilities, but I have found the Garmin web site to be of great help. (If you don't already know the URL of Garmin's site, just do a search. For some reason Amazon does not allow the URL to be posted here.) There is a wealth of information there. I was even able to update my firmware from version 2.60 (supplied) to the latest version 2.90. This was quite easy to do. (Of course, to do this you need a6ft USBa/mini B Device USBa To Mini B 2.0 Compatible (#27005)or similar which, incredibly and disappointingly, Garmin does not include in the package. This particular cable, at Amazon's very low price, is well-worth buying, even if only as a spare. However, you may have one or more of these cables from other applications lying about your house, as I do.)Garmin's site supports Apple Macintosh computers as well as Windows computers.Entering addresses, saving them to &lt;Favorites> if desired, and actually driving to a selected location is straightforward. I found the directions selected to be quite accurate. So far, I have tested the unit only locally and on locations known to me. But in every case it took me the same way that I would have gone myself. Distances tested have been up to about 20 miles. This unit also features a bicycle mode and a pedestrian mode, but I have tried neither as yet. (I understand that if you are parked in a crowded parking lot, you can switch to the pedestrian mode, mark the location of your automobile, and, after you are finished shopping or whatever, the unit will walk you right back to your car!)I tried the &lt;Detour> function a couple of times, just for testing, and it worked flawlessly. The &lt;Go Home> function also worked flawlessly.If you miss an indicated turn, which I did deliberately, the device recalculates extremely rapidly. I am amazed as to how well it works in this regard.Of course, NO GPS device is a substitute for local knowledge. None of them can know of, for example, closed roads, seasonally affected roads, or roads under construction. None can know that a "back road route" to a place which, even though slightly longer in mileage, avoids heavy local traffic, during local rush hour, for example, and so is actually much shorter in time.Sometimes you may still have to ask!But, in general, these devices, and this one in particular with its superb detouring ability, function very well indeed. Note that there is no limit on the number of times you can press &lt;Detour>. If you feel that the unit is taking you a way on which you do not want to travel, merely press the &lt;Detour> button again.The number and extent of the pre-loaded "Points of Interest" is just staggering! There are 6,000,000(!) of them! I just can't imagine anyone not being able to find just what he is looking for! AND, additional customized points of interest can be added quickly and easily and mostly for free (see Garmin's site for information). This is amazing!If you are moving to a new town, or are visiting an unfamiliar place, this "Points of Interest" function will show you just about every store, business, or place of entertainment you could desire. The unit can even indicate when you are near a "Point of Interest" which is contained within or programmed into its memory.This unit also points out "speed zones" - both visually and audibly. The usefulness of this particular feature in unfamiliar locations goes without saying!Unfortunately, the low price currently being charged precludes Garmin from supplying as standard certain items, in addition to the USB cable mentioned above, which, in my opinion, are necessary. While this may seem as though it's annoying "nickel-and-diming" (and it is!) the additional necessary items are, fortunately, not very expensive.These are the several optional accessories that I should recommend (I purchased them all): the first two are theGarmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi, StreetPilot I Series & C530, C550 (010-10908-00)(it is much, much better than the included window-mount suction cup - believe me, this "bean-bag" is a superb item - and it is mandatory in certain states), and theGarmin Carrying Case for Nuvi 660 (010-10823-01)(which I really wish were supplied as standard).[Please note that, instead of Garmin's own carrying case, I now recommend theAmazonBasics Carrying Case for Portable GPS Units (Black)which is constructed just as well, perhaps better, than Garmin's own and is less expensive.]Amazon carries both of these items as well as the unit itself and this season I have found their prices to be better than that of any other retailer. Their shipping service is top-notch as well.There are two other accessories I recommend: 1) do NOT buy an AC Adapter for this unit; it is very expensive. Instead, buy an "AC Travel Charger with 12V Accessory Outlet" (formerly available from Amazon but now only available from PartsExpress&lt;dot>com); this alone will be all you need to allow the DC Power Adapter that comes with the unit to be used from any AC source. Merely navigate to PartsExpress' web site and enter the above description (in quotes) into the search box (without the quotation marks, of course). It is far less expensive (only $6.78) than an AC Adapter, and, of course, can be used with other DC-powered items as well. And 2) buy a soft side (padded) lunch box or fishing tackle box (I bought a cheap one at Wal-Mart) of suitable size to store the various accessories. This can be left in the trunk of your car out of sight when the GPS is not in use.Obviously, you should NEVER - NEVER! -leave the unit itself anywhere in your car, at ANY time when the car is parked and you're not there, even if it's hidden away.And you should NEVER - NEVER! - leave ANY of the attachments or accessories visible in your car when it is is parked.In fact, you should NEVER leave any clue whatsoever that you have one of these devices. Thieves can be very clever! ALWAYS take the unit with you when you leave your car - every time!It is probably safe to leave just the accessories as long as they are all carefully hidden away in the trunk or otherwise camouflaged (and no one has seen you hide them or place the items in your trunk! Be VERY careful!). I have heard that thieves even look for suction-cup marks on the windshield and, if they see one, they break into your car, figuring that you have a GPS device hidden in your glove box! GPS units are today's "hot" item to steal and sell.You must employ common sense when using one of these devices, at least at the present time. You also want to make your car less "inviting" to thieves.As a further aid in making theft somewhat less attractive, this Garmin unit has a feature that I really like - a security feature. One sets a 4-digit PIN AND sets this up at any particular desired location (generally your home). When you start up the unit, if you are at your starting point, the unit comes on automatically. If you are at any other location, you must enter the PIN. (DON'T let anyone see what you enter.) This security feature, once enabled, cannot be defeated (though you yourself can disable it). If it were operational and you were to forget (or a thief did not know) your PIN or your starting location, the only way to get the unit to work again requires sending it back to Garmin! (If a thief were foolish enough to send the unit back to Garmin and you had registered it with them - HIGHLY recommended - Garmin would know to whom the unit truly belonged.) You yourself can change the security location and/or the PIN at any time (for example, if you were away on vacation and staying at a particular hotel, that hotel could be your new starting point. Touch &lt;Go Home> from within the menu, and, from wherever you happen to be, you will be taken right back to your hotel).This particular Garmin GPS device, positioned as a "basic" or "entry-level" unit, does not feature text-to-speech (though it does speak turning instructions such as "turn right" and/or "turn left" - it repeats these instructions at least twice - and the direction of entrances and exits, so you know the side of the road on which you need to be well in advance, and it does so with excellent volume and clarity), does not have an FM transmitter, an MP3 player, or Bluetooth capability and does not include a few other features available on much-more-expensive GPS devices, but, in my opinion, those additional features which are not present on this particular model are mere frills. Functions such as those just mentioned, or even speaking the actual name of the street on which you are to turn - this last is very easy to read on this unit and the price differential from those GPS units that do offer that function is considerable - are, again in my opinion, unnecessary. They do nothing to enhance the actual performance of a GPS device in doing the job for which it was purchased.Of course, the Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W, in common with most current electronic devices, does come with a few useful additional features which are in addition to its main function. There is a calculator (quite useful in, for example, a restaurant), a clock (which can be set to automatically switch between standard and daylight-savings time as well as show various time zones around the world), a picture viewer (to be used in conjunction with an SD card), a currency converter (that can be manually updated), and a units converter. (Even a so-called basic GPS such as this one would have been undreamed of just a few years ago!)This GPS unit is VERY sensitive. I have routinely locked onto the satellites from within my house, even on the first floor. The very first time I turned it on, it took about three minutes to find the satellites (this was outdoors) but since then it takes but a few seconds before getting the signal no matter where I am.I carefully researched GPS units for some time before deciding to buy this one. Frankly, I was particularly interested in Magellan's units because of their association with AAA (I have been a member for over 40 years), but, after reading on Amazon's sites and a few others about the very poor telephone support given to owners of Magellan GPS units (from India, no less), and, after researching TomTom units and reading the various user complaints about them (mostly about odd directions and poor map support), I bought this Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W and, so far, I'm glad I did. (I did call Garmin's support center with a couple of minor questions and I found the experience to be totally satisfactory. Their support is excellent.)I think this Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W would be a safe recommendation for anyone wanting a basic Personal Navigation Device which is priced fairly, is well-made, and does its job very well. The wide 4.3-inch screen on this "W" unit, which allows much more information to be seen, is well-worth the small extra cost over the "plain" 3.5-inch Garmin n&uuml;vi 250, which, as indicated previously, is otherwise the same.In short, I think this particular unit is a superb performer and offers excellent value for money.And buy it from Amazon. You just won't go wrong with them!=========================================================================Update - February 24, 2008:I like this unit so much that I bought one as a gift for my son. I also bought all of my recommended accessories for him as well. I ordered everything on February 18, "President's Day."Though Amazon had stated that their shipping estimate was not until approximately the middle of March, one item arrived at his house a couple of days ago (February 21) and the balance all arrived yesterday (February 23). Five days! That's great service!He telephoned me this morning to thank me for the gift. He was using it as he was speaking to me. He is as pleased with it as I am.And again I recommend that anyone contemplating purchasing this Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W STRONGLY consider buying it from Amazon. Not only are their GPS prices better than any I have seen elsewhere, their service is first class as well.=========================================================================Update - March 11, 2008We have friends who live about 35 miles away. We have always followed direction supplied by both MapQuest and Rand McNally and we used these (both were just about the same) to direct us to our friends' house. The trip has generally taken us from 50 minutes to an hour (depending on traffic).Yesterday, we went our usual way to their house but we decided to let the Garmin "take us home." It took us an entirely different way than we had ever gone before - and the trip took less than 40 minutes! (It was late and there was little traffic, but even so - this "new" way is much, much better.)The most amazing thing was that, when we started, the n&uuml;vi 250W showed an "estimated" time of arrival home as 11:00 PM. Guess what time we got home! Exactly 11:00 PM!!=========================================================================Update - June 30, 2008Wow! What a price! $216.58! I haven't checked this item in some time and I am astounded at Amazon's price for this unit. When I bought mine in December, the price was $264.99. Who would have ever thought that the price would come down so far so fast?I see some people complaining about slow satellite connection. I have found that if you're running the unit on its internal battery, sometimes - only sometimes - it takes a few minutes - sometimes quite a few minutes - to lock onto the satellites, especially if you have not used the unit for a while. But, if you use the unit in your car connected to the car's battery (or you have your unit outdoors plugged into an outdoor AC wall socket), the connection time is minimal even if you haven't used the unit in a long time.For those having this problem, try using the unit as I suggest above and see if this is a good remedy. If, after trying it as I suggest, you're still having the problem, contact Amazon for an exchange. I believe that, overall, and especially at its extremely low current price, this is still one of the very best buys in a portable GPS unit.Also - FYI: After reading the reviews on Amazon of the new 2009 updated maps, I am NOT going to buy them. (Newly purchased units may already come pre-loaded with the 2009 maps.) Even CONSUMER REPORTS magazine states that owners need only update their maps every few years and, according to many reviews, Garmin has not added some roads and stops even though they've existed for several years. And, with the prices falling the way they have been, it will probably be cheaper to just buy a new updated version of this GPS model several years from now. Who knows what they will be offering at that time and at what price?=========================================================================Update - July 29, 2008Today its price is $189.99!! How low will it go? At this price, buying this particular unit from Amazon is practically a no-brainer!! And certainly it is not necessary to buy a $50.00-60.00 map update. If these prices keep coming down the way they have, why you can just buy an entirely new unit three or four years from now and you'll be money ahead!Amazon definitely has the absolute lowest prices anywhere for GPS units and this particular one, the Garmin n&uuml;vi 250 is priced lower on Amazon than anywhere else, even lower than lesser units are priced elsewhere. Amazon is truly amazing!=========================================================================Update - August 13, 2008Last week we took our first "long" trip (about 300 miles) to Rome, NY and we used our Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W to get us there.We had printed directions from MapQuest and Rand McNally "just in case" but the Garmin got us to our destination perfectly. It took us via an unusual route; both MapQuest and Rand McNally wanted us to use the New York Thruway (a toll road). Even though I did NOT have "Avoid Toll Roads" checked, the Garmin took us instead north on Route 12, a two-lane highway. This route was FAR more scenic than the Thruway would have been and, though a bit convoluted, our actual travel (driving) time was exactly the same as MapQuest and Rand McNally had claimed that their times would be.Route 12 in New York is an absolutely beautiful drive and, I might mention that if you ever drive this way, when you get to the town of Sherburne, make certain that you stop for a meal at the Gilligan's Island Restaurant (it will be on your left as you're heading north). My wife and I had hamburgers and, while you may find hamburgers somewhere in the USA that equals the ones found here, you will NEVER find any that surpasses them! And their locally produced and FRESH ice cream is just a thing of joy. If the Garmin hadn't taken us this way, we should have never known about this restaurant.I have to mention that, the more I use the Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W, the more I like it.=========================================================================Update - October 5, 2008My wife and I recently attended a convention held in Massillon, Ohio. We relied on the Garmin n&uuml;vi to get us there (and back) and it did not let us down!Massillon is about 470 miles from our house and the usual way that online services such as MapQuest and Rand McNally, as well as the Garmin, would take us would be via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a road that neither my wife nor I like. We feel that it is a very boring road and the restaurants on it are of mediocre quality and poor value.We much prefer to take Route 80, a much more interesting road with many good restaurants close by (and only very slightly longer in distance but actually the same in time as the Pennsylvania Turnpike route) so we "fooled" the Garmin by adding, as a "way point," a restaurant which we knew and liked and which is located just off an exit from Route 80. (We had traveled to Massillon several times previously.) Thus the Garmin "had" to take us that way. (We did not wish to merely activate the "Avoid Toll Roads" as we still had to take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to get to Route 80 and telling the Garmin to avoid toll roads might have led to some problems.)But our "fooling" the Garmin worked perfectly and it took us to our destination with accuracy and convenience. As I mentioned, we had been to Massillon before but, again, as in or Rome, NY trip mentioned above, the Garmin took us via roads on which we had never traveled previously. And, as on our Rome, NY trip, these local roads were very beautiful and interesting.By following the Garmin's directions, we made our trips in excellent time, approximately nine and one-half hours (including all rest stops) which was actually less time than it had taken us in previous years.This Garmin GPS works! Frankly, it never ceases to amaze us. I can say only that, unless we are traveling locally to known destinations, we shall never go anywhere without taking this little Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W along.It is certainly among the best purchases I have ever made and I again (and still) recommend it highly to all who are interested in a unit of this type.You won't regret the purchase!=========================================================================Update - August 19, 2009I did break down and I recently purchased the "Lifetime" Map UpdatesGarmin n&uuml;Maps Lifetime North America Map Updates for detailed maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico(Amazon's "sale" price was irresistible) and found it to be useful - not by any means perfect, but useful nonetheless and, at its price, well-worth having. Note in at least one of the reviews the person states that he was able to download the data in only twenty minutes and install it in just a few minutes. That was NOT my experience. I was able to download the data at an average of 350 kB/s and it took almost two HOURS. It also took a VERY long time to install the data onto my Garmin (I just walked away, let it do its thing, and then came back later when the process was finished). So be prepared for a lengthy update process. This "Lifetime" update (which is only good for one machine for as long as it lasts OR as long as Garmin continues to use Navteq as its map supplier) allows updating as many as four times a year (or ONLY four times a year!). I do not know when or how often Garmin updates its maps; I'll have to inquire (and I suggest that you do too).***[Update 12/18/2009: I called Garmin and they signed me up for their e-mail notifications, so now I'll be informed when updates are release; this can also be done by you yourself at their site though navigating their site is somewhat convoluted.]***Overall, especially in view of the fact that a one-time only map update purchase costs over $50.00, the purchase of this "Lifetime" updates service represents good value for money and will continue to keep this superb unit as up-to-date as it can be. I recommend it.***[Update 12/18/2009: With the prices of GPS units falling so far and so fast, my original advice to just replace your unit with a new one becomes even more relevant. A new GPS unit costs barely more than a "Lifetime" map update!]***=========================================================================Update - December 7, 2009On November 28, 2009, courtesy of the Amazon Vine Program, I received aGarmin n&uuml;vi 285W/285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Trafficwhich is really a new and improved version of the now discontinued n&uuml;vi 250W.I know that this particular n&uuml;vi, the 250W, having been discontinued, is now being sold at close-out prices by various retailers. It represents a good value if offered at a low price yet I feel that the relatively small difference in price between the older 250W and the newer 285WT is worth paying. The new updated version is improved in most respects yet is still easy to use. Ease of use (especially at 65MPH!) is VERY important to me.If you feel the same as I do, then I refer you to my review of the new product which compares some of the new features on that unit and also compares the usage of the two units. I hope that it will of some help to you in making a decision as to which GPS device to buy.I also review two newer cases, theLowepro 4.3-Inch Navi Shield GPS Carrying Case (Black)and the one which I now strongly recommend, theAmazonBasics Carrying Case for Portable GPS Units (Black)and I refer you to those reviews as well.In any case, my suggestion above, that the best place to buy a GPS unit is Amazon, remains unchanged. Amazon ships fast, packs extremely well, and their prices are definitely "right," something that cannot always be said for their competitors.I hope that my newer reviews will help you in your decision making. Thank you for reading this.
This product works well with some devices, but will not switch correctly all the time. Switching will only occur cleanly when one device stops sending a signals to one of the inputs and another starts. When I use my universal remote to switch between the Dish Network DVR and the DVD player, I get a "sleep" screen from the DVR and the Terk does not switch to the DVD input. If I turn everything off for a second or two and then turn on the devices I want to use it all works OK, but that is more hassle than I will deal with. I don't think this is a problem with the Terk, just a limitation of any switch that relies on auto-detecting signals on the inputs.I am swapping the Terk for a switch that has a remote instead of auto switching. I can program the remote codes into the universal remote and all should be good.
I am not a wizard at figuring out "gadgets" but this was reccommended to me by a friend & I find it very user friendly and easy to operate. It is wonderful for traveling--compact,not heavy & has a sturdy case. I was so pleased to have found it on Amazon as I could not find it in the stores around here.
Really like the storage binder. I am using it for collectible cards, and postcards, etc. Sheet protectors fit into it, and items are kept orderly, and dust free.
I ordered an item from here and after 13 days did not receive the product or show any activity on my charge card. It really scares me when all I get is some kind of automated response to my order. I tried calling, and the first time I called and got a voice mail saying their hours were noon till 4 PM,so I called after noon their time and only got a voice mail saying that they had phone problems.Sounds almost like a put off to me. Let me see, phone problems when I call and get their voice mail that they changed in the 30 minutes between the 1st and second time I called? If I can get voice mail there is no reason they couldn't at least forward it to a cell phone. I need the product but now do not know if they are even acting in good faith. I would not recommend buying anything from here over the internet.
Absolutely fan-dam-tastic mp3 player! If you get this player, and you really should, definetely make sure you upgrade to the latest firmware as it adds so much more functionality: custom equalizer, multiple ways to play the music (play all, play all artist, play all album, etc). I'm not really concerned about the video capabilities, but I did convert a few Divx files with the included converter software. I'm not too impressed by that though - the original files were 98Mb Divx5 and when they converted, they were 258Mb. That's a waste to me. There also doesn't seem any way to change the settings for a lower bit-rate, but I could be wrong, I didn't dive into the software much.Works GREAT with MediaMonkey, sounds great, TONS of storage and very crisp screen. Don't be put off by what people are saying about the scroll wheel, I don't have any problems with it and frankly think that if it wasn't very stiff, whenever you put it in your pocket, it would move.
I was extremely apprehensive when I ordered this TV, especially after reading all the negative reviews. But I can say confidently that any and all apprehension was completely unnecessary.The TV came delivered ahead of schedule by Eagle Direct. The delivery men were very helpful and insisted on setting up all aspects of the TV, which I didn't mind at all.On regular digital cable the picture is just what one would expect. The picture as good as a standard digital TV signal can provide.I hooked it up through a component video cable to my PS2, and the picture is better than any PS2 picture I've seen before.As we speak, I'm watching HDTV. No vertical line problems, no focus problems, just a great clear sharp picture.I have yet to view a DVD through a progressive scan DVD player so I can't comment on the performance through one at this time.The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because under certain conditions, the interactive guide menu appears out of focus. It seems to depend on the brightness of whatever show is in the background.For the price, I really believe this TV delivers it's money worth. If you have the extra 1/2 g to spend, you're probably going to get a better picture with another TV. But if you're on a budget and would prefer to get the most bang for your buck, go with this TV. I am more than pleased with my purchase and am certain I found the best deal around.
I had one of the older models for many years before it quit working and I just loved it, so I went looking for another one. I couldn't believe none of the stores carry these anymore so I was thrilled to find it on the internet. It came really fast, was packaged very well and works like a charm. I really like the single CD player feature which my other one had, too. I would recommend this disc changer to anyone.
I needed to connect too cables and that is what this product does. Pretty simple. Saved me from having to run a longer cable all the way from the dashboard to the trunk.
My family and I could not have picked a better receiver for our first foray into the world of home theater. Installation was a breeze, and all of the knobs, switches and connectors are clearly marked to ensure that mistakes are minimized. Set up/configuration was easy - just follow the instructions in the manual, and either interface via the remote control or the knobs on the actual component. We were able to set AM/FM presets, sound levels for each of our 6 speakers, brightness of display, etc.The Onkyo works with DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby ProLogic II sources, so this base is covered well. There are several pre-set audio configurations that allow users to select the best sound depending upon the type of material. For example, &quot;Orchestra&quot; directs the sound to the two front speakers, and optimizes the sound of symphonies. &quot;Stereo&quot; sends the signal to the two front speakers and to the subwoofer, for sound that will shake your room. It is very easy to find a preset that meets your needs.The sound this receiver helps to pump through our Polk Audio speakers is amazing. Firing up &quot;Saving Private Ryan,&quot; and watching the opening sequence is absolutely incredible. I was ducking as the sound of bullets went whizzing through the speakers (not kidding)!!My only beef is with the &quot;learning&quot; remote control. I have had difficulties in getting the &quot;macros&quot; to work. Everything else with this product was easy to set up and configure, so this was somewhat of a let down.Remote control issues aside, this is a terrific piece of equipment for the price. I strongly recommend taking a step up from other brands to the Onkyo. Although a name not exactly in the mainstream, we remain pleased after almost one year of ownership.
It is much better than I expected! As stated, right out of the box and easy to find locations while you're on the road. I have been very impressed and have used it twice in big cities and always taken me right to the location.Recommend to anyone who is sick and tired of getting lost and not having detailed maps.
I see several users say it is an entry level DSLR. For an amateur photographer, this is a very good camera and it is not entry level. I used Nikon DSLR before but the pentax pictures are as good and much better in low light conditions. The white balance settings for different temperature ranges work really well. I like to manually pop up the flash and turned off the automated feature. Other than that, the camera was ready to go right out of the box.
This book is an utter delight. It's witty and a little campy, but the author manages to keep the tone relaxed. You'll cheer for the mean but well-intentioned Lulu. You'll fall in love with the sensitive Charlie (swoon) and you'll cringe at the evil-hearted Swede Svenska. Mr. Madison has constructed a mystery for the everygirl. If you hate girls who wear sequined tube tops or cringe at the thought of losing your knockoff Prada purse, this book is for you.
From a software standpoint this device is a marvel. Especially with the firmware update 1.12fp, allowing one to pickup where you were when you turned the unit off. One quibble with the software even there though is that you have to choose whether to play an uncompressed audio(wav) file CD OR a compressed data (mp3or wma) file CD. You cannot play a CD with mixed audio and data files. However, my biggest quibble is with the hardware design. The way I see it if you are at home there is no need to use the device because you can use your computer to play files. This leaves either in the car or outside. They warn you for safety reasons not to use the player in the car. And, as has been pointed out by others, if you are even walking, the skip protection is useless! So from a practical standpoint, the only way to get use out of this device is to buy a car adapter to use in your auto. I'll wait until they provide 1) Much better skip protection and 2) an auto adapter which comes with the unit. Providing a belt holder on the case is inane or worse! Who would continuously stand still to listen to files?
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 the proud (and guilty) owner of a new 37" Olevia HDTV (great TV, by the way). Although I'm still figuring this whole HD thing out, it took me all of ten minutes watching my old Yamaha DV-S5750 (an allegedly high-end remake of the Philips 642) through the progressive ins before I knew I was gonna need to immediately invest in some upsampling love-- nothing like a new HDTV to bring out all the ugly scars in your DVD collection. I tried an upsampling Philips DVD player before I found the Oppo. The picture quality was truly awful (it was definitely a step down from my 5750 on the analog progressive ins), and the thing crashed on me twice in the first two hours. I looked at all of the available alternatives @ retail and found nothing that looked the slightest bit more promising on store shelves, plus I really wanted DivX and the USB-drive feature that the Philips had (except working well this time). Nothing that I could find had this combination.So I discovered and then took a chance on the Oppo 970. I was debating whether to go with the 981, but frankly the 970's picture looks plenty good enough for me. At 480p, the difference between this and my old Yamaha was immediately noticeable / like night and day. Although the documentation for the Oppo is pretty good in terms of English, it took me a while to figure out on my own how to actually get it to upsample (the disc must be stopped before you attempt it-- they shoulda made this a little more clear). Most of my DVDs look absolutely phenomenal on this thing, almost as if they were native 1080, when upsampled to 1080i. The rest, well, it's pretty clear even at 480p that they weren't exactly brilliant encodes in the first place, but the upsampling still makes a drastic improvement.Add to this that the Oppo can play (and play well) from not only USB drives but SD cards, that it's by far the most quick and responsive DVD player I've owned since my Pioneer DV-333 back in the day, that they've actually provided a great remote and packed in a lot of features that true aficionados of well-designed electronics will GREATLY appreciate, that the audio quality is also stellar (and the thing handles both SACD and DVD-A), AND that all this sells at a price better than most of the questionable "mid-end" DVD players on your local store shelves AND comes with a free HDMI cable that CC/BB et al would happily charge you $100 to buy...Basically, if you are in the market for a mainstream upsampling DVD player, you'd be wasting your time with any player besides this one. Oppo's product gives me faith that there IS some company out there that actually understands and insistently remembers the concerns of the consumer. I have not been really happy with a DVD player since my aforementioned DV-333, until now. I've owned or experienced semi-pricey Panasonics (two of which blew up for no reason after less than a year of moderate use), the Yamaha (which seemed great initially and had a good picture but had all the same operational flaws as the 642 at 3 times its price), and a good number of other lesser players. The DVD player of today is incredibly sluggish, questionable in interface, and-- most annoyingly-- turns off when you don't want it to (@#$#! Energy Star rating; it's been years since I had a DVD player that was happy being "always on," as it should be). The Oppo has none of these glaring problems and is great at its job.What Oppo has achieved here is really remarkable and deserves to be rewarded; the same cannot be said for the electronics giants' DVD offerings of the last five years. My only complaint is, like everyone else, the iffy look of the player in the rack and especially the flimsy-ish-looking tray, but I suspect it will be totally fine, and from all reports, Oppo got your back if this should turn out to be a poor design choice.No, I do not work for this company. I'm also very cynical and critical about most consumer electronics I buy. This should tell you something. I hope Oppo continues to expand their lineup gradually as time goes by, because I'd be interested in pretty much anything they have to sell me if it's up to this standard of design and value.
Great sound quality for such small speakers, excellent picture quality, player also plays DVDs quietly.Five disc DVD player a plus. There are however a few annoyances:1. Display on the unit could be a little bit bigger.2. No extra inputs, outputs beyond the minimum.3. It would be nice if the remote had a backlight.Despite a few annoyances, you get a lot for your money.
I recently purchased a Panasonic Lumix LX5 and I'm learning to use the many features of the camera. Living in the high desert plains of Southern Utah I am lucky to live close to places famous for incredible beauty - like Zion National Park. It also should be famous for the haze that frequently billows up over the canyon, at times making it a little difficult to capture the best shots. When I searched for a way to help "fix" the haze problem, this lens came up as both highly recommended by professional photographers but also modestly priced in comparison to others.As I am just starting out on my photographic journey I want to make sure I get the very best tools for my budget; this lens seems to fit the bill for finely crafted and good value for dollars spent.
I've been very happy with this sound system, although I've been using it in conjunction with separate front speakers in a 7 channel system. The extra satellites help enormously when trying to fill dead zones in the room.
Picked up 4 of these for my new Canon HV100 - so far, so good. Great price for class 6 flash memory.
The title of this review says it all. Although "standard" SD cards may be at just about giveaway prices today, if you have a new fast, high-megapixel DSLR camera, its performance will suffer unless you use the fastest SD cards available, such as the SanDisk Extreme III. Think not only in terms of capturing multiple pictures in the shortest time your camera is capable of, but later, when it comes time to transfer the day's shoot over to your computer.In addition, its generous 2 GB size mean more high-res .jpg or RAW images can be stored before running out of storage space.Oh yes, this card performs exactly as expected. I'll leave the slower or smaller capacity cards to the less demanding point 'n' shoots.
Slightly heavier and more durable than the average screen protector. Goes on easy with simple directions. Very nice!
with the 128MB smartmedia card at 1280x960 resolution, you get an amazing 398 photos before having to clear off the card. at 640x480 rez, you get almost a thousand photos. the features on this camera are like having an slr without having to deal with film and developing. an awesome camera!
I have to say that I haven't had a problem with these blank dual layer dvd's.I have had nothing but perfect burns - no coasters here.Those that have had bad burns, I'd look into some possible things - getting the latest firmware, making sure that if you are making back-ups that the original isn't scratched or damaged, and that the lens on your burner is cleaned. With that, you should have little to no problems burning on any media.Now, reading - that can be a problem, depending on what DVD player you use. If you have a DVD player that was manufactured before October 2004, you will probably experience more playback problems (like skipping, pausing, or just not being able to read the disc).Before thinking that just because you burn something on your computer, it doesn't automatically mean that it will work on all DVD players.Like I said, I have no problems with this product, and it is great to see them getting down in price, and hope that they contiue to go down in price a little more.
I bought this product for my Sansa c140 mp3 player. It sounds great and is very portable. It is perfect to take outside and listen to music while relaxing on your deck or porch. It comes with a very convenient carrying case that makes it easy to take anywhere. I like the fact that it runs on 4 AA batteries or with the AC power adapter. I have no complaints about the volume either like some of the reviews.
Even after assurances by Hitachi technicians that they had tested this microdrive with my camera AND receiving a second, replacement, it DOES NOT work with the 8500. What a wonderful concept - to get 4GB of storage for just a little more than the price of a 2GB flash card. Too bad it doesn't work as advertised!
I bought this camera after owning the EX-S3 (3.2) Casio card camera for a year. I took the other camera with me on a military deployment and it stood up to sand, heat, humidity and then freezing cold, so I already knew that this line of cameras is very hardy. This camera exceeds all expectations. It has a large screen, takes movies with sound, snapshots to which you can add a voice tag if you wish, and has a variety of snapshot modes for black and white, extreme closeups, portraits, sepia tones and split images where you take one half of the photo and then the second half with another subject in it. It takes excellent pictures at night. There is very little distortion for low light pictures or movies. Learning the indicators and modes is easy and intuitive. This camera is not as small as the 3.2 or 4.0 megapixel cameras - it is thicker, but still able to sit in a shirt pocket (not a pants pocket). The battery life exceeds the EX-S3 model by at least 300 photos. Cons: 1)No camera case. 2) Extra batteries cost a lot. I advise not buying an "off-market" battery, because they don't quite fit in this camera. I have bought two and they were too short to make a decent contact. So stick to the Casio battery. 3) Manual is on a CD - you have to print it out yourself or look at it on a computer screen.My best success with this camera was using the extreme closeup mode (called "macro mode") to take pictures of old snapshots in a family album. I didn't use a tripod, I held the camera in my hands and the pictures were phenomenal. I was able to focus in on one person in a group shot and my photo looked as though that was the original - of just that person. This is an esoteric use, but I was pleasantly surprised. I agree with one reviewer here who says to get a 1GB memory card - definitely needed or you may run out of memory space after taking movies and snapshots for hours. One last thing: you can change the size of the photos you take, from email size to a size that you can make a poster out of. You can also take a picture then later crop the photo to focus on one item more closely, while you are looking at the photo on the camera's screen. There are several features that this camera has, but you don't find out unless you get into the manual a bit. I recommend this highly.
So, I bought this unit because of the excellent price (I paid $175), waterproof, and route planning. Having not owned a GPS before, so I was not spoiled by a touch screen.I have found the unit to suit my needs exactly. I have owned it for 4 years. It loads up route maps beautifully. Be careful to make sure your way points are on an actual road, or it will become confused! The on-board antenna is subject to failure due to vibration - mine went out after 2 years. I bought an external antenna for $12 on-line, and Quest2 was back in business.One of the best features for me is it's compactness. I hate the new big, bulky "do everything" units Garmin is producing today. I have seen smaller televisions. I ride a vintage bike, and want something that does not overwhelm the instrument area.
If you're considering purchasing a Zoom high speed modem, you may wish to wait. Users are reporting compatibility issues with some network providers. Symptoms include random loss of connection and poor speed (throughput). The problem seems to effect more than just this version of the Zoom cable modem. The problem has been confirmed by Zoom Technical Support. Zoom is working on resolving the problem but doesn't have a solution at this time.
You won't find any headphone in this price range with such rich sound quality. I'm not an audio expert but I can attest that when I used these with my iPod it opened up a whole new world of sounds that I just couldn't hear with other headphones. If you're looking for a basic headphone at a steal of a price you will have no regrets.
This remote is easy to setup and pretty user friendly. There are a few bugs, the one that gives the most problem is things not changing when using the activities. Seems it doe not change the input on the stereo mostly but after using the help button ot correct the mistake it has learned and get the setting right more than not now. The touch screen get some getting use to but is very responsive. All in all a great universal remote. One of the best things is you can program up to three rooms.
I needed to mount two eight pound surround speakers to a center cedar beam on our ceiling. They were Definitive Technologies bipole speakers and each fired in two angled directions so the L-Bar configuration of the regualar ceiling mounts would not work. The wall mounts were the solution since the straight bar allows the speakers to hang down on the plate you attach to the back. This allowed the speaker to fire in both directions down the angled ceiling. The Omnimounts worked fine. They were easy to install. I had no problem tightning the mount to get the speaker set perpendicualar with the cross beam. And I was able to position the speakers like this without mounting the support bar plate directly in the center of the speaker backs. in other words, when tightend, the mounts hold the speaker perpendicular even when the weight is not centered. I would recommend using the 20 pound mounts for a speaker weighing 8 pounds or more. This was the configuration and product recommended to me by Definitive Technologies. The omnimounts were far superior in coustruction to any others I considered.
It's interesting that some people say these are hard to wear. I find them by far the easiest to wear and the most comfortable of the behind-the-neck style. I wonder if they are trying to wear them like traditional phones? These are very light and stay on my ears (with glasses, by the way) better than most of the stiff plastic phones I've used.I've owned many, many headphones over the years (Koss, Memorx, Panasonic, JVC), and Sony has been the most consistently good sounding brand I've had. The MDR-G73LP phones are no exception. They sound far better than the cheapos that come with virtually all portable devices (including Sony.) They aren't as good as my old MDR-V6 phones, which have been thoroughly abused over, what, about 15 years? And even though those V6's are physically shot, they still sound fabulous!I recently bought the new sealed bud type phones (Sony), but I like the MDR-G73LP better. The sound is smooth, wide range, deep bass, and all around clean. My only complaint is that they don't seem to be the best FM antenna around. But with a CD player, they are excellent.I can very highly recommend the MDR-G73LP!
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).
This is a good television. For small apartments in South Korea.
I have had the router for over one year now without any problems. The indoor range could be a little better, but I think the electronics and walls in the house are not helping much. I know this is a house problem because I get better signal strength outside and down the street than in my front room.The router is instantly configured out of the box. I didnt have to do anything. Anyone who says they are having problems, is describing a problem of their own creation. I have two Apple desktops, one Gateway, one apple airport Tibook, and two Sony VAIO laptops connected to this thing without a glitch. The wireless is being accessed from a combination of Linksys, Orinoco, and Farallon PCCards without any setup issues. The only minor issure was knowning that I needed to change one setting on the router to allow airport access.If you are looking for a router, this is THE one to get. If you have a huge house, or have to place the router in a corner., consider getting two and sticking one at each end of the house for full overlapping coverage. You'll never look back.
I found this searching for iPhone headset so I thought it would be supported. Although this works fine for my pc it DOES NOT work with iPhone or iTouch.
Great battery. I didn't realize what I was missing until I tried the new battery. I should have changed batteries a long time ago.
I have had no problems, the keyboard is good and I enjoy typing on it.
Wanted a clock radio that would have preset stations, digital ones. Live with a person who listens to different things in the bedroom. This did it, PLUS has the soothing (to me) ocean sound that I got on the wrong time first time I used it, so it ran all night. It wasn't irritating either!!! The digital presets easy to use, the radio intuitive to set up mostly. Smaller than what once passed for clock radios. ONLY caveat is that it is hard to see very far away if you wear glasses. By bed fine, across the room--can't see the numbers in the middle of the night. Sound fine for a wee radio, digital presets the only way to go. pre
This item is a wonderful item to have when you are traveling. You can keep your computer on until you get to where you are going. My husband left the old one at our hotel and of course it was lost. This is a great item that all workers who travel should have.
I ordered 600 Platinum Film from Ace Photo and Digital. The picture showed Polaroid Platinum Film and this was written on the order form but when the film arrived it was just the plain 600 instant film. I would not have paid more money if I knew it was the regular film. It seems like false advertising. When I called the company they said that Polaroid stopped making that type of film and that it is basically the same film. I am really unsatisfied. I would have just gone to Target and bought it for the same film. They offered me a 10% refund. Don't be tricked if you think you're getting something different than the regular film.
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.
When I saw this dvd player for the price in Target, I just had to get it. I had been using my ps2 to play all my dvd's, and let me just tell you those things are hopeless. With this machine though, it has progressive scan, multiple views, and all the fancy stuff for a very low price, I just couldn't give it up. It is also very pickup friendly this thing is so light!!!! Its about as light as a book. Anyways if your looking for a super slim, cost affective, user friendly dvd player, this is it.
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've been using it daily for the last couple of weeks for several hours a day. I walk through town and in the mountains near my home and reception is always near perfect and it doesn't seem to matter in what direction I'm walking. The sound using earbuds is outstanding. Tuning is crisp and clean and brings in all my stations on both AM and FM crystal clear and once on the station holds it. I'm going to buy another one just in case they go away. Great job Sony. You rock on this one.
This is a very good headset. The mic picks up your voice well and the whole body of the headset is very solid. It is comfortable but the headphones do not totally cover your ears, but it is still good. You should only get this if you are going to use it for the computer because it is USB.
This AC Adapter sure saves on batteries. Although it is not a device to use in the wilds it is sure handy to use at your home photography work shop. It could be setup in a permanent location that is handy for you where it could be stored(wound and hung)on a wall hook, easily accessible whenever the need arises. I use mine fairly frequently.
I purchased my pair of E2Cs in December 2005. By August 2006, they had already frayed and I was forced to send them back. Fortunately, Shure's customer service is excellent and they have a great exchange policy. However, now, six months later, my newer pair of buds have again frayed and I am again finding myself having to send them back for exchange (hopefully they will).I'm thinking that maybe the cold, dry winters of New York aren't good for the plastic wire coating. Nonetheless, perhaps Shure should look into using a different, softer type of plastic that won't crack and fray as a result of the elements.
Many have already commented on how silent and "fast" this lens is. Agree that its heavy, but using a hand strap allows for greater stability. Build quality is excellent as it is for every other Canon "L" series lens. Some quip about the white color and it does attract a lot of attention.A few things surprised me, the date code on the lens that I purchased was no less than two weeks old from where it was manufactured in Japan. This is a big lens that looks like a bazooka with the hood attached. Despite its size, it is very well balanced on my 1D Mark II. I've taken pictures for 2-3 hr stretches and it does cause some fatigue in your forearms, wrist, and hand muscles.The bokeh is dreamy and the IS has allowed me to capture images that would have been less likely without the IS. Same image with and without IS and you'll see the difference -- especially in low light conditions or at shutter speeds less than 1/100.Lastly, image quality and sharpness appears to be dependent on sensor size. Images from full frame sensors (1D series and 5D) are sharper and less soft compared to those images taken with APS-C sensors (Rebel, 30D, 40Detc). This has to do with pixel density and the "magnification" which exaggerates perceived softness.This is every bit a professional lens -- great build quality, sharp, weather-sealed, and of course the price. There are many debates about IS or non-IS and 2.8L or 4L. Yep the 4L has better MTF graphs, newer generation IS system, and the images are stunningly crisp. But if you shoot in variable light conditions, the 2.8 won't let you down. Just ask the pros...
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.
To be honest I bought this filter after reading many reviews that stated it is noticeably better than other brands because it uses higher grade optical glass. Well, no doubt it looks great. But I have other much cheaper filters by Canon and Tiffen. They both look great as well! I have a Canon 5D Mk 2, with L series lenses, so I have a good reference point. Maybe there is some freak condition where the sun is hitting the filter at some special angle that this one preforms better than others, but to be honest I haven't come across it yet. I've shot in everything from harsh noon sun to sunset and it looks the same as the Tiffen and the Canon filters. I say save yourself the money and buy the Tiffen or Canon. It looks the same!
I bought this Canon A95 in February of 2005. A week ago it blew a chip out and now no longer works, period. To have it repaired will cost way too much and I am very disappointed that it only lasted this long. I also have a Canon A10 which doesn't work either. I will NEVER buy another Canon Camera product again. What a waste. Oh, and I paid $278 for it new which I don't consider to be a cheap camera. BTW, I have a 35mm Olympus 28-110 that has lasted well over 10 years and I take very good care of my cameras and equipment. Obviously, Canon isn't building a good product.
My 25 yr old son had a 500 watts MTX amp driving a 12 inch Solo Baric subwoofer in his Camero so I really do appreciate good bass. I managed to install this mini sub right behind the driver seat in my 2000 Corvette so I had zero loss of trunk space. The sub hits harder than expected but sounded slightly boomy and harsh at high volume compared to my son's system. I suspect the 75 watts amp is underpowered. Kenwood advertises this sub as 150 watts but that's peak or maximum power and not RMS power. At medium volumes (which most people over thirty listens to), it sounds great so this sub will compliment any system. In my opinion, if you need the trunk space and you are over 30, then you will like this sub. Be aware that the location of the sub must be close to you to be effective. I once located the sub in my trunk and the bass drops off significantly.
The manual is not clear as to how to use this strip. All items plugged into this strip are ran by the main item plugged into the blue plug (control plug). Another words, if you have your TV plugged into the control plug, and then you plug in a stereo system, VCR, converter box, lamps, etc. into the other outlets, when you turn the TV on, EVERYTHING comes on. You cannot turn just the lamp on. If you don't have something plugged into the control plug, nothing will come on at all.
This cable does the job I need it to do, seems well contructed, and was a great price.
I've had this camera for 3 years now. I use AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries. Never a problem with the camera or the batteries (I got the Sony brand that comes with the charger). You'll probably need to buy batteries, a larger memory card, and perhaps a case. This camera will not take SD cards that are "HC" (high capacity). Those cards are usually 4GB and higher.Picture resolutions this camera can capture:2048 x 15361600 x 12001024 x 768640 x 480There are 3 Modes you can enable, 1) Superfine, 2) Fine, and 3) Normal. These settings change the JPEG compression. Superfine has little to no compression. And Normal will have the most compression. If you lower the setting to "Normal", you can decrease the file sizes and fit more pictures on your SD card and take more pictures.This camera will show you the amount of pictures you can take at a particular setting. For example, with a 512MB SD card, at the highest resolution of 2048x1536 and set at "Superfine", it will take 302 pictures. At 2048x1536, and set at "Normal" it will take 1066 pictures. If you have used up half your card disk space, it will account for that and display the amount of pictures you can take.It can capture movies/videos. They will not have sound though. Below are the dimensions:640 x 480 at 10 FPS320 x 240 at 20 FPSFPS = Frames Per SecondThe 320x240 videos look good and run a lot smoother because of the higher frames per second.Also has common features like Macro, Supermacro, indoor/outdoor settings, etc.I'll never buy another digital camera till this one breaks down. I use to think the megapixels of the camera meant it would take better pictures. However, that is incorrect. That only means it will take higher resolution pictures, which doesn't necessarily mean better pictures. If you do a lot of printing or print larger than 8.5 x 11, then megapixels would matter. I stopped caring about that since I rather have a camera just take quality pictures. If I were printing posters or something, I'd care.It is fairly simply to use.
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.
I got one of these used a few years ago after doing some research into the features and reputations of similar cameras. I've had no problems with it.Video quality is excellent, and it works seamlessly with iMovie, which I use for editing.I disabled the digital zoom (which degrades the picture quality); 25X optical zoom is already impressive, especially with the SteadyShot camera-shake compensation.The camera operates surprisingly well with low light, even without engaging NightShot.The "digital still photo" feature on any video camera is essentially a gimmick, so I'm not counting this camera's poor still-photo quality in my rating. Even the cheapest pocket digital camera will take a better still photo than a high-priced video camera -- so hey, buy a used DV camera and get yourself a cheap still camera to go with it.I've found Digital-8 highly convenient, because I can get Hi-8 tapes in many stores that still don't carry MiniDV tapes.I only wish the camera were super-tiny, but hey, it's not a cutting-edge supercamera -- it's a good, solid camcorder. Works for me!
the unit arrived nicely packaged. the player itself was placed in a nice bag. it is sure handsome. the owner's manual is adequate. it only has a hdmi output, which delivers an excellent picture.the unit appears to be nicely made. would definitely recommend it.
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.
This is an excellent dvd player for those witha 1080p HD TV. I recently purchased a Samsung 1080p (40") LCD display and wanted to get a decent player that would upconvert regular dvds to near HD-DVD quality. This one does just that.The only issue I had with it was the remote, which was dead as a doornail when I received it. 2 minutes on the phone with Oppo technical support, and they shipped me a replacement remote - works like a champ. All in all, a great player and great company.
This is a good little kit, wished it came with a mini tripod, but great item
I purchase one of these and a 5100 for an architectural firm. They have both worked flawlessly for over a year now with moderate to heavy use.
Bought these thinking they were a steal, but was very disappointed when I first tried them out. I bought these for one reason and one reason only: To be able to charge my iPod using a wall outlet. And guess what: Wall charger DID NOT work.Don't bother buying this product. Waste of money and time.
Let me tell you why I would never buy this printer again... Granted, I'm a novice at using photo printers, but I'm also a technical specialist and not totally naive when it comes to technology. I bought the printer wanting to reproduce photo-quality 4x6 pictures. Those I printed using the 5 sample sheets that were included with the printer were of excellent quality! The catch is, even though they say the printer is compatible with other papers, they don't tell you how to make that happen. I've tried two other paper types so far, and because they're all perforated slightly different than the Canon paper, they print off-center. No instructions are included on how to configure the printer to accept any other type of paper. And guess what... it's nearly impossible to find 4x6 canon paper at retail stores. You can get it on the Canon website if you feel like paying a steep price for shipping AND tax. What a scam. I'd keep looking if I were you...
This stick provides adequate storage for your electronics devices and isn't stupid expensive. I bought this for my PSP system. I use it to store DVD rips of movies (about 700mb each) and some smaller game files like emulators for other systems and such. The 4gb sticks are very expensive and although it would be nice to have more space I opted for the 2gb as it is my second memory stick. (I also have a 4gb but didn't want to buy another because of the high price.) Two gigabytes is more space than you will ever need for simply saving your games, however, if you are like me and watch movies and have multimedia files and saved game backups and the like this item is what you need. Keep in mind that it is technically not a full 2gb once formatted but it is close. (All storage drives are like this.) Look around for used because these things are pretty sturdy and most likely will work fine even if slightly abused!
It's great if a keyboard adds value by providing additional features and capabilities, but it is totally unacceptable to do so at the cost of making it incompatible with standard keyboards. The fact that you have to hit the F-Lock key every time you want standard keys to behave in the standard fashion is 100% unacceptable. I cannot imagine any experienced computer users finding this desirable. (On the other hand, if you never learned to use the keyboard shortcuts, I suppose it doesn't matter.) Logitech, add all the keys you want--but ensure that the function keys (including alt+ and ctrl+ function keys) work by default the way they are supposed to. (Logitech claims you can modify your configuration to make it behave in a standard fashion, but this doesn't apply to any of the alt+ or ctrl+ function keys. Additionally, the default should be to behave in the standard fashion in the first place.)
unfortunately at the little time of buying it began to present operation problems, the buttons didn't work when I push it, sometimes press a function and it makes other, I like that it is good recorder but the scroll to select the functions it is bad.The sound is not very clear, but for non demanding people is ok.
This filter is a replacement for a previous Tiffen 72mm filter that "saved the life" of a Nikon VR lens that was dropped during a recent shoot. I've always had good luck with Tiffen filters and will continue to purchase them in the future.
Hi! I prefer in spanish. Compre la camcorder hace 2 a&ntilde;os y ha sido la mejor inversion. Su calidad es tan comparable con la Xl1 s de canon que es profesional, que la gente no sabe cual de las dos fue la que use. Mi hijo que estudia cine en Venezuela la usa para sus ejercicios y claro el le saca provecho a todas las funcionas. Solo tengo una critica, costo mas barato cuando la compre en Marzo de 2000.
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.
easy to install easy to use but the transfers do take a long time so no big files
This system is great for the money! I got this for my husband as a gift. I didn't want bottom of the barrel, nor did we need top of the line. I am truly impressed with what I THOUGHT would be middle of the road. Sound is amazing, installation is pretty simple took about an hour to mount the speaker brackets and speakers . I would recommend this system.
Finally a coffee pot that perks hot coffee. Almost moved me to tears, I was so happy. This pot is elegant, tall and I am very pleased with it.
I purchased this machine mostly to timer record digital channels for later playback. The E50 Tuner only goes to 61 channels for Timer Recording whereas most digital cable channels or satellite are 200, 300 or higher. You cannot setup your Timer Recording to record different channels at different times if the channels are above channel 61. Very strange for a supposedly digital device.
I recently purchased a Visor Prism. I really love it. I had a Visor Deluxe before, and had amassed quite a collection of Springboard modules. I was looking into a Palm m505, but it's dim screen, muted colors, and incompatibility with Springboard steered me away from it. I wasn't expecting much from a first-generation color device, but MAN IS IT COOL!!! The color screen is crisp, clear, and bright, besting even the vaunted Compaq iPaq. The processor is super-fast, and there is a plentiful amount of RAM. The battery life (about 7 hours) isn't the best, but with a built-in rechargable battery, it doesn't matter much unless you use it continuously throughout the day. It's compatible with a huge library of PalmOS apps ..., and has enough memory for lots of them.Following is a list of what I think are the best accessories for the Prism (some available on amazon.com) ....Overall, I love my Visor Prism and would reccomend it to anyone looking for a color PDA. Even if you're not looking for a color PDA, just a good quality, high-end one, please consider the Prism. It's a great handheld!
Great laptop notebook sleeve, fits my Lenova perfectly. Quality is excellent and the orange color is a lot of fun--reminds me of orange sherbet.
I bought my first Memorex CD player as a gift, and then decided that I would &quot;splurge&quot; and buy one for myself. This machine is absolutely incredible for the price! I have bought more expensive models in the past that don't have half the sound quality of this one. The headphones are really decent too. Quite a bargain, I must say. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this little beauty if I were you.
I simply wanted something to be able to listen to my Sansa Fuze player when I was outside in the pool. I looked and even though the reviews were pretty mixed this speaker system seemed to be about the only thing available. I also knew that my newer player wasn't going to fit in the docking station. I was surprised to see it's small size and was pretty skeptical right up until I attached my mp3 player and heard how fantastic it sounded. I have used this outside and inside and am very pleased with it's sound quality and ease of use. It's not Bose quality but it does give a fairly reliable playback. The battery usage seems pretty on par with other like electronics and it's simple to switch to electricity by just plugging it in.
Great CF card! Amazingly fast when combined with the Firewire reader! Maybe should have gone with 4 2GB cards but would have bought the same line. A must have for any good Digital camera!
I am happy with this purchase. Works nicely with our EPSON 8350 HD projector. Not very hard to assemble. I will recommend it to anyone.
I am very happy with these earphones. For the price, these IEMs (Inner Ear Monitors) have the best sound quality on the market. Tight bass, rich mids, crisp undistorted highs. They also have a higher volume capacity than most. Incredibly comfortable. They just fit into my ears like they were molded from my ear canal. And aesthetically they are very pleasing, not that that matters. My one complaint is that they have a "Y shaped" or symmetrical cord, which I don't like. It seems that many people don't understand why some headphones have an asymmetrical cord. The asymmetrical cord allows you to put one speaker in your ear then wrap the cord behind your neck and into the other ear. Its not so two people can listen at the same time or any such nonsense that I've heard people speculate about. Also, noise isolation is superb. If your budget is anywhere below sixty dollars get these!!!!!
I have used this for a long time. I am sure many people gave the technical details about it, and compared to other headphones. So, I guess there is no need for extra info.For me, this is an acceptable quality headphone. I do not use it for listening to music, as I have better ones to use for that purpose. But, if you are looking for something with decent sound quality (keep the sound simple, in other words), light, not pressuring your head, and having closed features (meaning passively reducing the outside noise), then you won't go wrong with this one. Additionally, it is a great headphone to use with the TV, even for an extended period of time...
Genuine HP cartridges are worth every penny. This item arrived as promised, and shipping was prompt.
I ordered this for my Blackberry Pearl. It came sooner than promised and was exactly as described. It works great and I am very pleased with the whole transaction. I will be back for more!
I got the Sansa E260 for Christmas. I thought about the IPOD but want to have the freedom to put anything on it not just Apple stuff. I have yet to fill it up. I have music, audio books, video and pictures on it.It has never frozen on me and the software works great. I was careful to back up my computer before loading the software in case there was a problem but I have had nothing but smooth sailing. The software converts all my video into the correct format. I have updated the sansa software with no problems.I really like how it feels in my hand and how it operates. I wanted something simple to use and easy to load. I don't have hours to spend on a computer working on the software when I want to change videos or songs. I want to spend 2 minutes and unplug and go.The battery life is amazing it never seems to run down. I watch videos for hours. I spent 3 bucks and bought an power adapter for the wall so I wouldn't have to have my computer on. I bought a nice case at Walmart by Case Logic that fits it perfectly.I have a 2 gig memory card but haven't needed it yet. I listen to a range of music plus audio books and videos so I am never bored with this. It's small enough to fit in my tiny purse and I can use it when I am waiting on my kids or doing some chore I would rather not be doing.Great for the treadmill and I love the "lock" function so I don't have to worry about pressing buttons by accident when I use it.It's nice to be able to show of pics of family and places I've been.I really like mine. Best purchase I have made in a while. Found on sale the week of Thanksgiving through Amazon for 79.00!Sandi, Colorado Springs
I've owned many transmitters in my days and this one is the best. It does not directly support 87.9 but by holding the last two preset buttons down, you can dial 87.9 in. Very little if any static. Best 40 dollars i've spent for my ipod.
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.
This is an awesome keyboard!! I love the backlight for when I'm in the dark, and I love that I can change the colors of the backlight. Great quality product for a good price!! =)
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've been using this kind of filter in other 2 lenses and it mostly protect the lens, avoid dust and water coming inside the lens.Cheap for its use.
Please read timfou's review. It's dead-on. First, this set is VERY heavy. You'll probably need some help to lug this thing home, and going up/down stairs is a PITA. Second, the geometry at the bottom of the screen does come up to a peak in the middle of the screen, and slope downwards at the edges. Of course, you can't really notice this except when there's a box or line across the bottom, but that does happen pretty frequently. I have noticed this on other flat screen TVs, so its not just this one. But like timfou, the reason I returned this TV was because of the high-pitched noise that came from the set whenever it was turned on. It didn't matter which inputs were plugged in, or the proximity of my power cable to my stereo cables, or anything. My wife could hear it when she put her head by the vents on the side of the TV set, but it didn't bother her like it did me. I expect a little bit of that high-pitched noise from a TV or CRT monitor, but this was more than I could stand. I must admit, I really loved the picture on that TV, but I would've regretted keeping a TV I couldn't stand to turn on. Good thing Circuit City has a 30 day return policy.
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.
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.
As many other reviewers have indicated, the quality of this frame is extremely high in terms of the material, build, and photo quality. The menu system is good but not great; I'd call it serviceable.I noticed a couple quirks while setting up this frame (Note: my settings: 1GB SD card, all photos are in 1024x768 with no resizing; if you wish to maximize space usage, you can use a freeware Irfanview and batch convert to 720x540. I tried it and it works well, but adds an extra step to the process).I first created various albums using the menu system. Then I connected it to the PC via USB, copied the pictures into the SD card, and all files are present within the various albums. However, the frame simply does not see some of the photos. The frame for some reason does NOT display all my JPEGs, even though all of them were taken from the same digital camera using identical settings. I made multiple attempts with no luck, and the problem appears to be random. Tech support had little to offer. After several attempts, I had no choice but to conclude this is a bug in the internal software of the frame.After consulting an Amazon'com friend, I decided to copy all photos to the root (base) directory of the SD card instead of using multiple albums. This worked, as all photos were recognized and displayed by the frame. The only drawback with this method is that all pics are lumped into a single folder ("PC Folder") on the frame, and you cannot display a subset of your photos at a given time (using albums) which I wanted to do. I decided I was willing to forgo this option and just let it display all photos using a random setting.In summary, I highly recommend this frame to anyone who is looking for an elegant digital frame that looks great. I advise against installing the software, but instead, use USB to drop the files directly to the frame's internal memory, or an SD card.
Fits perfectly just like the original ones that game with the headset since my old ones needed to be replaced.
This is a good CD/MP3 player but even with the 120 sec anti-skip feature it still skips. If you are planning to use it for running, you'll get frustrated by having to stop your run so that the CD will resume play.
As other reviewers said, you need to buy a new headset and the tuning gear is a little bit hard to operate. Other than those, everything is good.
Wow, this has been one of the best products I bought, with great sound, great quality pictures in the video, easy to load files into memory, compatible with WMP, it also brings a player-Sync in the installation cd . I like, I take all Pareto, I plug in the car, sounds very hard, is extremely friendly to navigate between playlists. Presntacion has several languages''. The Spanish translation used is very good and relevant, unlike others who say one thing and mean another. I recommend
Hewlett Packard Ink is the most reliable, best quality, looks the best, and maintains these attributes over YEARS. I started scrapbooking back when it first came out - guessing almost 20 years ago. My scrapbooks I made back then with printed graphic using Hewlett Packard Inks, has held up better than some of my photos have. They are inside acid-free scrapbooks, and the graphics are as sharp as the day I printed them off the printer. THAT alone demonstrates the HIGH QUALITY Hewlett Packard inks are. I will NEVER change using HP inks. I have read photos generally last approxinately 100 years if kept in pristine condition. The graphics I printed and that are in my scrapbooks from 20 years ago look as if I just printed them off the computer today. I will always stay with HP inks.
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!!!
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.
Product is just as described. I used it to connect it to a Browning Yagi antenna that I put on my roof so as to provide a better signal to my ClearSpot (ClearWire) internet. It's functioned great. It brought my RSSI down from -80 dB to about -65 dB which is damn good. My CINR also went up from about 16 dB to 28 dB which is fantastic.Only reason it didn't get a 5 in my book is because I don't give 5's except but for items that are at least 4 standard deviations above average.
After working fine for 2 months my sirius radio suddenly started displaying "no antennae detected" meaning the antennae wasn't working any more. Sirius customer service told me the problem is with the antennae itself which I believe. I called the manufacturer, "Directed Electronics",and was told that they no longer manufacture this antennae for Sirius since January and had no more in stock. How does a piece of plastic and a coaxial cable just decide to stop working? Because it wasn't made well to begin with. Don't Buy It!
Tengo una impresora K550 de HP. Al imprimir mis fotograf&iacute;as quedan espectaculares. He tenido otras marcas de papel fotogr&aacute;fico para impresoras de burbuja, pero este es el mejor.
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.
Best $18 I've ever spent. I work out of my house and it's made my many phone calls bearable. The sound is clear and everyone can hear me just fine.
What a waste of my Pepsi points. These headphones are awful. They are way too big and the volume is too low. The cord is too long, good length for a 6"4' person.Don't buy them, you'll hate them.
This item works as promised. I can easily transfer data to the phone from the computer and also charge at the same time. The retractable works well and is can be stored very compactly.The best part is the customer service of the company Gomadic. I bought my cable about a year ago and recently it the connection started becoming flaky due to a bad connection. I e-mailed customer support and they promptly sent me a replacement part without hassle. Call me impressed.
I didn't know much about the brand and was very reluctant to buy, but for the price and size of the card you really can't go wrong. I've always had good experience with SanDisk but couldn't justify paying double for the same type of card. I can't say that the Transcend is any better or worse than the equivalent SanDisk, but as far as taking pictures and video I have no complaints. The videos look sharp and clean with no lag. Pictures load fast and look great. I definitely would consider Transcend more in the future.
I purchased this camera for my 11-yr old daughter to use in a summer photography gifted &amp; talented art class that required the kids to bring an SLR camera (I got a reconditioned model really cheap). What a find!! I bought it because it seemed much easier to use than a standard SLR (which befuddle me), but I didn't expect that the pictures or adjustability would be that great - I was terribly wrong. There was no discernable difference between my daughter's photos and the photos from the kids (most older &amp; more seasoned in photography) who used a standard SLR - except she said that she got to take more pictures because she wasn't always messing with her camera. Her photos included color, black &amp; white, landscapes, close-ups, and many &quot;trick&quot; shots with long exposures and light effects - everything the other kids did with their cameras. He teacher even recommended that she enter a couple of her photos in a local contest!The &quot;one step&quot; buttons for landscapes, close-ups, long exposure, and short exposure produce excellent results, and the automatic speed setting with the manual f-step option is very nice as well - no charts or graphs needed to figure it all out.My husband and I have always been interested in photography, but we never wanted to deal with the complicated SLR lenses, F-stop/speed settings, etc., but we were so impressed with the IS20 that we just purchased another one for our own use, and intend on doing a little hobby SLR photography ourselves! The IS20 actually makes photography fun! I've taken the best photos of my life in the past few days, and I'm excited to continue.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for the beginning or even intermediate SLR user.
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.
Cartridge arrived as expected and was packaged correctly. The toner cartridge was a great purchase. Will order again.
These headphones have amazing sound quality. You dont have to have loud volume to hear everything. At $20, these are a steal!
You will need this much capacity if you want to take lots of pictures with your DSLR camera.
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.
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.
This is the smallest 1.75" x 1.688" x 0.688", and lightest at just under an ounce(without battery). Comes with a small, sealed(water resistant), hard plastic carry case (w/belt-clip) which I use almost all the time with single AAA battery; last over 30hrs (tested myself), and is the only way to use a battery. Otherwise you can use alone with the thin Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery, which last about 18-20 hrs (tested myself)recharges in its own base charger. Use both the rechargeable and a AAA with the case, for over 50hrs (also tested).!! WOW !!Sound quality of the supported AAC (MPEG2) codec surpasses the quality of MP3 (MPEG1). Uses all three, AAC, MP3, WMA. You get noticeably greater clarity using AAC rather than MP3 or WMA. At a bitrate of just 64kbps, AAC sounds clearer and better than 96kbps MP3, and is smaller size too. At 96kbps, AAC sounds CD quality and beats 128kbps MP3 hands down! I fit 26 full 3-5 minute songs (AAC at 64kbps) on the included 64MB SD card. I know it supports 256MB SD , and I think it just might support 512MB card. The player itself has very small buttons : play/pause, forward/next, reverse/back, and volume + and -; very easy to learn and use. The hard case's rubber buttons are slightly hard to push, but it protects your player. Large enough 2 line LCD screen for this size; very leggible. No Backlight, but it only uses next or previous song selection so you really don't need it. Included earphones sound great and clear; cable is very short, long enough for wearing player around your neck or arm, but also includes a long extension cord which is great. Includes a neck strap, and armband that's great for working out or jogging.(ABSOLUTELY NO SKIPPING-no moving parts). The included RealJukebox software sucks(you can upgrade to RealOne)and is the only software that has Panasonic SD support for AAC music. It brings its own Panasonic USB SD card reader/writer which works great. Tranfer rate is ok using the Real software.Only cons are that it's just a little pricey, [$$$], no backlight, and no Mac support yet, but WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY for Size, Quality, Amazing Sound, and Simplicity!
This is our fourth Smart Strip. They are hooked up to our computer & 3 flat screens. There is a difference in our electric consumption. They are well worth the money Buy one or two.
I am replacing a 20 year old model of this same changer. Not much difference between the two, which is good. Sound quality is excellent for the price, it's connected to Yamaha Concert series speakers, and reliability is also good. The remote allows for random access of up to five discs and the controls are simple and self-explanatory.
I am not sure why my first review of this item did not show up on the item's website on Amazon. Perhaps Amazon didn't like my negative review.I think the title of my review really conveys my opinion of this NAS. If I could give a zero star rating, I would.I purchased this NAS in January. One month later, the unit indicated it was not functioning properly by a blinking amber power LED on the front of the unit. Fortunately, the unit was still functional so I was able to retrieve all my data before sending the unit back to Seagate for a replacement. Unfortunately, I did not realize at the time that if one of the two drives in the unit fails, the unit would stop functioning, EVEN WHEN SET UP AS A RAID 1. I continued to use the replacement unit until it failed near the end of July. I didn't realize it at the time but the slow access to the drives on the unit starting a few days before it failed was a sign of trouble ahead. When I tried to access the unit in the morning, the unit was not accessible and the power LED blinked amber. A few hours later, I started to hear the clicking noise of a dead drive. It was only when I called Seagate technical support that I was told that the unit would not function even on one good drive and that I would have to send it to either Seagate's data recovery division or another data recovery company to get my data back, if at all possible. Even if one of the drives is still functional and the data is intact, the file system on the drive is proprietary and not readable using normal hardware. In any case, the cost of data recovery (greater than 700 $US) would be at a minimum more than the current price for a new unit.I have now replaced the Maxtor Shared Storage II 1 TB with another NAS obtained from Infrant which costs less than $[...] more than what I paid for the Maxtor NAS with the same storage capacity at RAID 1 but with much more robust data backup system. The Maxtor Easy Manage software that came with the Maxtor NAS was also buggy and pretty poor compared with the NAS software from my new NAS.Please learn from my costly mistake. Do not buy this NAS unless you want to throw your data and money away. The manufacturer is not being honest when claiming RAID 1 when that feature does not work.
I inserted this card right into my Samsung Sync and the phone immediately recognized it. No problems. Plus, amazon just rocks with the shipping - I ordered 2-day and got it in 1.
This printer is what I was looking for and was shipped within days of ordering.
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.
I had an expensive pair of headphones break on me after two years of diligent service, I was on a bit of a budget and I needed to find something comparable for a lower price. These were a reasonable match. They aren't the best pair of headphones I've ever owned, but they are reasonably good.Comfort could be better, I have admittedly big ears and these don't quite fit around them. I really can't wear them for more than a couple hours without having to take them off. If you have normal sized ears these will probably be ok for you. The top part of the headphones are really comfortable though, no complaints. Also the cord, which is a nice vinyl, is a little too short and gets tangled easily.Sound quality is ok and the mic is good. Despite a few issues you would be hard pressed to find a better pair of headphones at a comparable price, when I upgrade to a higher quality set I plan on keeping these as a backup.
easy to handle after updating all the maps. it is so convenient to sit and relax the drive without guiding my husband.
Alright, for the longest time I have needed a GPS. I finally won this off of ebay for cheap ($56 total). Anyway, I love my GPS! I have taken it on a few test runs and it seems to work very well. Here are the Pros and the Cons.PROS:~EASY TO OPERATE: Unlike the GPS that my parents have (they own a Nexstar), this one is very easy to operate. All the icons are self explanatory with your favorites, languages, etc.~IT ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE A DETOUR IF NECESSARY: Let's assume you come up to a road, only to discover that it is closed or that there is a ton of traffic. Your GPS has the ability to take you on a detour with just 2 taps with your finger (menu, detour).~IT'S EASY TO DOWNLOAD NEW VOICES TO IT: If you're like me and hate the voices that come with your Garmin, you have the ability to download new voices. The Garmin website itself has a few voices to choose from such as Yoda, Darth Vader, Spongebob, etc. However, they are a bit pricey, but they are worth it and give clear instructions. I personally have Spongebob. On the Garmin website it gives you clear instructions on how to download the voices straight to your GPS unit. I also went to "pigtones . com" where I got 2 other voices, which again had clear instructions on how to transfer it onto your GPS.~THE PRICE IS GOOD FOR STARTER GPS PEOPLE: I myself don't travel a whole lot, but once in a blue moon I'll have an unfamiliar area I'll want to travel to. While this GPS was cheaper than most of the others, it is a bargain for sure. If you're lost, it'll help you get to where you need to go.~ALLOWS YOU TO SET A PIN NUMBER SO NO ONE ELSE CAN USE IT: If your GPS gets stolen it will not work without the pin number, which is great for car thieves. If you forget your pin number all you have to do is go to the location where you first set up the pin number. For me, it's my house. You have to be inside my house (my bedroom to be exact) for my GPS to work without the pin number.~HAS DAY MODE AND NIGHT MODE: I have mine set to automatic. When it is dark, my GPS screen is dark so as not to blind me in the face while I'm driving at night. It then lights up when it's day time so I can see it more easily in the sunlight. If you prefer it to always be in night mode or day mode, you have the option to do that.Now here are some cons.......CONS:~DOES NOT VERBALLY SAY STREET NAMES: This isn't a huge deal where I live on country roads, but if I were to drive in the city it would be very annoying having a GPS that doesn't say the street names. Sure, you can easily look over at the screen, but it would be safer for the GPS to verbally say the name rather than have you divert your eyes off the road to read the name.~DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO CUSTOMIZE ROUTES: While I'll settle with what I have for now, I would really prefer a GPS that allows you to customize your routes. Sure, you can add "via points" while on your way to your destination, but if the GPS had the ability to simply allow you to select the roads you want to navigate before you even start your journey, that would be quite helpful.....Overall, I do highly recommend this GPS to those who are looking to save money. However, if you prefer a GPS that allows you to do more such as say street names or customize routes, then upgrade to something better. For me, this little unit works just perfect for me =)
I have not had a single one of these discs burn right. Also, the inner hub code shows that these are 4x discs, not 8x. Another problem (which may relate to the burn issues) is many of the discs (well, most of them) have small cracks on the inner hub.
I purchased this just a couple of weeks ago. Thought the price was good and the reviews made me decide to buy.That all changed once I tried to install the PC card in my NT laptop. It would not install no matter how many times I tried. The documentation for this product is weak at best. If you simply follow the documentation you see when you open the box it will be wrong for NT. However, they don't tell you that until you call them for support. That brings up phone support.I literally spent over 7 HOURS with their support reps. And still do not have the card working. After a certain business hour they shift calls from Irvine, CA to a call center in the Philippines that is useless. If you have to call tech support make sure you are talking to someone in Irvine. Though, after a couple of hours on the phone with two guys from Irvine the card still didn't work. They ultimately told me they thought that the card was bad. Amazon.com was wonderful and shipped a new one the same day. However, the new card was no different from the original and still wont work. It has all been returned to Amazon.com for a refund.The wireless 4-port router was easier to install but still required a 45-minute call to tech support to get up and running.In short Amazon.com was great but Linksys on NT is worthless. Independent of the OS this is a poorly documented product with tech support people that are trained from a script and not able to solve your problem if it varies from that script. This review is based on multiple calls speaking with several different techs (using the term loosely, as I don't want insult professionaly trained technical support reps) in Irvine and the Philippines.The hardware itself looked first rate and seemed very durable but I can't speak to any functionality. I am out over 7 hours of my time and very disappointed with the whole Linksys experience.Stay away if you run NT.
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.
As the other reviewers note, when it works, it's a pretty good player. But, the odds that you get one that works over the long haul is probably 50-50. We've been through two in less than 2 years. First one had the power supply connector go bad. The second one loss the picture. Not about to buy another one.
This does fit a 60GB video iPod but not very well. It was clearly designed for the Gen-4 iPod and now being remarketed for the video iPod. I received one and sent it back for a refund. I believe I have found a much better "ruggedized" rubber case from Speck Products. It costs more but appears to be worth it:http://www.speckproducts.com/vid-toughskin.html
I have run over 15,000 sheets through my R300 and RX620 without any complaints. I buy cheap generic ink for $1.40 a cartridge without any problems. I know 3 others who own the same printers and they are very satisfied. I even recommended an RX620 to my boss who is also very satisfied. Her three young children use it for their school projects and have not experienced any problems. May be we have been lucky. My son has had Epsons for 8 years and he is a serious amateur photogragher who demands quality printing. I am amazed at how a few people who experienced "excessive ink usage" don't understand why all inks are used when printing. This technique keeps you from having clogging issues. If you seldom used a particular color you would probably experience clogging of that color. My ink costs are so low that that I find the complaints ridiculous. I run my cartridges down to 2% before I consider replacing them. I simply overlook the warning messages until I really need to replace a cartridge. HP cartridges are truly expensive even when you consider refilled units, so why pick on Epson?
what can I say: Its the right battery for my Sony D8 camcorder. Longlasting and not overly big. 5 stars if the price was better.
This battery arrived very quickly. It was in original packaging with instruction manual. Very satisfied with the product and the vendor experience.
Works great most of the time. Sometimes I have to repeat the command. The TV I watch is in the garage and the Verizon Fios box is in the master bedroom on the 4th floor. I like the design. Placement of the receiver is a little tricky. one foot either way and it does not work. You need to experiment to find the ideal spot.
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, ...
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 bought a pair of these binoculars for my oldest grandson for Christmas. After seeing the quality of them I am purchasing one for each of my grandchildren, they will just love them. Awesome deal!
When I shelled out $400 for a new treo 650 phone the Tom Tom was too much for my budget. When I found the navigator 5 searching the web I was skeptical. I bought one on Amazon expecting to return it. What I found was anything but. After loading the software and maps on my memory card, (45 minutes or so, excruciatingly slow) I was up and running in 5 minutes.The unit is very easy to use. Simply pick a geographical location and load that map, pick a voice and load it and you are gold. This thing is loaded with unexpected features. The directions are much better then yahoo maps or map quest. If you decide not to turn where it tells you to it simply plots a new course in a matter of seconds. The best part of all is I actually spent less money buying the treo and the navigator combination then I was going to spend on the tom tom by itself. The only feature I don't like is the fact the unit turns itself off if it is not connected to the phone via Bluetooth for a few moments. This is somewhat annoying as the navigator stays plugged in so there is no reason for it to shut itself off. It may be possible to fix this problem but it hasn't annoyed me enough to dig out the manual.The long and the short of it is this product is amazing and I would highly recommend it to anyone with a treo phone.
I bought these speakers for my 8 year old son for his iPod Shuffle and I was pleasantly surprised when we turned it on to hear the awesome sound quality coming from these speakers. I would highly recommend these speakers for the price.
I got this tablet b/c I was experiencing RSI. I'm an interactive designer, I was used to the larger tablets and I thought this one might be too small. NOT TRUE. This little guy is just as accurate on a large display as the bigger models. What's even better is that you don't "move the pain to your shoulder" which is common for the larger tablets.
Ive had this for about 5 months and have had no problems. It works great and im so glad i bought it. I use it for a 3 screen 2 computer setup where the middle screen switches between the computers. I have a wireless keyboard/mouse combo hooked up into one slot and a printer in the other. This setup works great and ive had no problems with the switch.
I've only had the Zen Xtra a couple of weeks but am totally hooked on it. I was wary on buying a Creative Lab product after the Jukebox I bought 4 years ago from Creative which crashed with regularity. This one is different, so far no problems with playing or downloading to it. The volume on this player is sufficiently improved as well. It does have a couple of minor drawbacks but they are over shadowed by all the advantages the player has. After downloading the newest driver and updated software it was a snap to upload music to the player. It take less than 30 seconds an album to upload to the Zen using USB 2. For simplicity, I'll compare the Zen Xtra to an 20 gig Ipod.Ipod 20 gig25 % smaller than the ZenSimple interfaceBauhaus design industrial whiteZen Xtra 40 gigTwice the drive space for a LOT lessWMA capabilitySince the same quality WMA is 1/2 the size of MP3, the Zen holds 4 time more musicHas more sound controlsHas more play choicesUser replaceable battery (what was Apple thinking!)Leatherette case includedFile drag and drop from File ExplorerMass file tag editingOn the fly Play lists
This is a remarkable TV! It is a turnkey approach to outstanding HDTV. The superior service provided by the shipper (EGL) did everything but set the TV up. Setup was straightforward and clearly covered by the included manual. I coupled this set with an upconverting DVD player (Oppo), and have never been happier.
this camera is small, convenient, has great features and takes great pictures. it is a great value for the price.
Single IDE drive enclosures are very simple devices. I would not expect anything to go wrong on a device like this. Here's my impression on the product:Pros-Easy installation of both the drive and connecting to the computer.-Silent, fanless design.Cons-Looks very cheap. From the vertical stand to the aluminum case, everything is visibly cheap.-Rubber pads to protect case (those little things that will prevent your table from scratching when you put the enclosure on top of it) fell off the unit on the first hour. Two out of four were missing when I bought it.-Even thought you can turn it off, the hard drive status light is a big, ugly Mad Dog logo.I returned this unit.
Great price from a trusted brand. Used to increase storage on Cannon digital camera and works great. Note: I had this item shipped w/ 2 other orders. I had gone through the process of calling Amazon to report not getting item and they were about to ship me another one when I spotted what I thought was just a piece of cardboard on the bottom of the box. Great packaging idea but some kind of type should be on both sides of Frustration Free packaging identifying product.
I love THIS camera, I can zoom up to 12X and can stand far back! I have TONS and TONS of pictures on my camera now. I absolutely LOVE the battery life on this camera. I thought the battery was weak with one bar left, and it was still going. I charged it and it was charged up in less than an hour (the battery). This is a great camera, love the scenery modes, all the modes you can put the camera in. They come out clean, clear, focused VERY well.
One of the sharpest lens among L and non-L, color is beautiful. Price is reasonable. Build quality is solid, I have been using it for 6 years and it still looks like new.
This seems to be just about exactly what I need for getting started with more quality portrait photography. It holds my 24 inch (Cowboay Studio) softbox and Canon 430EX Speedlite quite well. The legs spread wide enough to keep the assembly stable, even when it is up above my head. If taken care of, I expect this to work very well. I especially like the spring action which pops up the two sections when loosening them after storage. It folds down into about 3 feet long, 3 inches by 3 inches.
This is the 2nd Casio Exilim EXZ55 camera I have owned. My first one got lost on a camping trip. This is a very reliable camera. I particularily like the fact that is has the screen you can look at before the picture is taken and also the view finder that can be used to see what will be taken. When the sun is bright cameras without the view finder are hard to use and you don't know what you will be getting on the picture until it is taken. I love the docking station. I store my camera in the docking station when not in use. My battery is always charged. and the camera is easily picked up from the docking station. With the newer cameras you have to remove the battery and put it in a charger. when you want to use the camera you have to put the battery back in the camera. My daughter has one of the newer camera...... she removed the battery to charge it.........the family decided to take a trip to the beach, she grabbed her camera and took oodles of pictures...........problem the battery was out and so guess what NO PICTURES. I would hope Casio would make another camera like this one with the view finder and docking station. Great Camera.
This TV has the best picture I have ever seen. With $15 RCA rabbit ears (the first antenna I tried, which was more expensive, did not pick up any digital channels, so you might have to try a few), I receive about 20 digital broadcasts in the Boston area for free! With a good HIDEF source (like WGBH-HD), the picture can be breathtakingly beautiful. LCD TVs look pitifully pale in comparison. The sound quality is quite good too. It's a beast in terms of depth and weight but I don't care. After six months, I still love it!
I've had nothing but bad luck with this item. Had to return the first purchase because -- right out of the box -- blue bands appeared on the recorded video. The second unit I had was OK for three months, but then it also exhibited the "blue bands" effect. One day within the 90 day warrantee period (whew!), took it in to get it fixed -- heads were out of alignment. Now, after six months of owning the camera, a pin in the Firewire connector pushed out through the back, and now it won't connect up to my computer. Sigh. Repair or dump?
We received this camera for a wedding present and it is absolutely wonderful. The pictures are clear and defined, even in zoom. It is also quite easy to operate and the size and shape of the camera make it comfortable to hold. We paired it with a new HP photo printer and the images are equal to or better than that of 35mm. Really!!
I purchased this so that I could share my monitor between my pc and my X-box 360. It works perfectly!
This harness works great. Got it soldered up in less than 10 minutes and it works like a dream. There are only 5 wires to solder (or crimp as you see fit) and all of the speaker wires are handled by the RCA outputs on your new aftermarket headunit. Make sure yours has 4 outputs before you buy it!!! Some older or cheaper ones do not, they might only come with 2. Mine was used on a 1997 Avalon. Make sure you don't get the wrong harness either, they changed designs in 2000. That one is the Metra 70-8113. My local stereo shop sold me one of those first and it caused all kinds of confusion for me.
When I read all of the other Amazon reviews I decided to get this product. When I recieved the item it was pretty straight forward so I followed the instructions and hooked it up same as the diagram. What I didn't expect next is what I am very impressed with. When I turned on my TV the signal LED went solid and no matter what I did it would not fix the problem. So after reading some more reviews I knew I was doing something incorrect and called the customer service number on the bottom of the box. After 1/2 of a ring (no kidding) a real English speaking person answered. I told him my problem and he said that a tech would contact me soon. About 1 hour later Marcus from Microsmith calls me and walks me through step by step on everything on how to hook this up. Come to find out my TV model emits RF that interferes with the device and makes it so that it needs a better ground. After he spent about 45 minutes on the phone with me we fixed it and he offered to help me with any other equipment setup that I needed. After we hung up about 20 minutes later another tech calls to make sure everything was fine. I am very impressed with this company and would recommend them to anyone!
I'm no camera expert but the Sony Cybershot S650 met and exceeded my expectations. It has great, easy to use features and wonderful computer photo editing program. It was worth every penny.
i replaced a microsoft wireless explorer with this and i love it. the battery life is decent and when it goes bad about 8-10hrs you swap out the other one. the ability to hone down on dpi if in a graphics program is sweet. i miss the extra side button for fowards and back. im not sure what the sideways buttons are on the top for.
bought for teen girl and she loves it! Easy to use, holds enought music to keep her happy , the price was great. I would highly recommend
I have just moved to college, and I don't have a stereo in my room, so I had to listen to music on my laptop with its ridiculous built-in speakers. Then I decided to buy these speakers (...) and I'm completely satisfied. Massive bass, pretty clear highs (...) Have fun and enjoy the music!
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.
The installation is very easy and the quality of the video is excelent, during day and night. It give you a 180 complete view. I will recommend this item by heart!
Worth every cent to protect any 77mm lens, I purchased this for a Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens I bought which was quite pricey. Was worth it as this assisted in keeping my lens from getting scratches or dings in the glass and the filter is durable and worth the price unlike some of the cheaper filters.
This little portable video camera is slightly larger than a cell phone and so easy to use. The view screen is sufficient as is the audio for the playback review. Requires current Windows 07 XP or Vista operating versions in order to download to your PC/laptop. The USB cord does not come with the camera and might be required if you have an awkward USB plug location.
Wow, you simply can't beat this quality for the price.I got the 100 foot cable, it arrived quickly, in a cables to go sealed bag in a box.Top notch all the way.
Secure snug fit great colors price is definetly right! Get what you order at your door with minimal time usually 2 days
Sound quality is good, build quality exceeded expectations. Take notice of the connection, though. It has two separate plugs, one for sound, one for the microphone. So this headset will require an adapter to use on a iPad, iPod or any computer with only one jack for sound/mic. The volume adjuster is nice and works well, microphone is sensitive enough. Overall, I would by this headset again.
I started wearing earplugs for sleeping five years ago when I lived upstairs from a noisy bar on a busy street. Now I'm hooked.And these are by far the best I've tried. They're shaped just perfectly for an ear canal, not just a blunt foam cylinder, but a tapered soft cone with a thick end to easily remove them. Because of the shape, they don't wear on ears, even after a good eight-hour doze. Additionally, the alternating neon yellow and pink colors are a ingenious design decision, making these plugs very easy to see in the dark if they fall out.Overall, I'd recommend these earplugs for anyone looking to get a little more quiet at night.
Works great with plenty of speed on my mac mini and looks cool on your desktop.
The photos I take with this camera have been great, however, I just experienced the same "Zoom Error" problems many have mentioned. It should definitely be factored in to your purchasing decision.To those with the Zoom Error issue - try this!I had the same problem with mine and I tried several suggestions, BUT the only one that has worked is to gently grab the lens, pull it out as far as it will go until fully extended. While keeping it extended turn the lens to the right until you hear a click. Once you hear the click, release the lens and turn the power button on and then back off again. This should take care of the problem. A word of warning. ALWAYS make sure your fingers do not touch the front of the lens when you power on the camera. Even the slightest bit of obstruction seems to make the problem reoccur. Another note. I had tried this several times until I finally heard the click, so please don't give up on it, just keep trying. This will work and it will save you a lot of time and money having it fixed.
I'm going to make this short and quick, this product sucked cause I was not sent the right product. I don't feel like going thru the whole process of sending it back cause y'all don't return all the money anyways so it is pointless. I will never buy from amazon again.
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.
I bought this product for my grandson for a birthday present who is very active in scouts and he absolutely LOVED it. He has taken it camping with him and has found some very interesting things. He is discovering new things all the time and these binoculars give him the opportunity to explore and widen his experiences. This were a great gift and I would recommend them for anyone that enjoys exploring.
Great filter and a bargain at the price I paid. Don't waste your time with cheapo filters. Cheap filters ruin pictures. I've noticed my outdoor photos are much cleaner. Excellent quality from B&W as always.
Actually, this headset was recommended by University Alaska Southeast for an inexpensive but reliable product for use during an online webmeet class. I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity and white noise reduction. The headset has a long enough cord where you could get up and move around without having to stretch to reach for something.
really good quality UV filtergood packaging , decent quality on the closer look inspectiontoo bad i changed my lens before this came to me So i won't really be needing this any moreProbably will give away as a gift
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.
I purchased this item on 12/12/09 and it never fit comfortably in the left ear but they were about twelve bucks so I did not send them back. Well on 7/9/2010 the left earphone stopped working. They were not mishandled or torn. There was no indication there was a problem with them. The sound was good and all of a sudden it stopped working. I am disappointed because Sony is usually a reliable product. I did not purchase a warranty and I guess I am literally paying the price for not doing so.
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!
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!
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.
If you were interested in this camera, the A95, the new A610, which replaces this model, is out now. It is an incredible camera. I received it yesterday and have not been able to put it down. The price is right and you get a lot for the money. I don't know why it is not available here, I came here first, but it is available from numerous authorized dealers on line now. Check it out, it will not dissapoint.
I absolutly love it. No problems whatsoever except finding the music to fill it up. I really do enjoy it. It is so much company while I walk or do housework or ride with my husband who likes to listen to talk radio.Thanks Zen.Creative Zen Vision W 30 GB Widescreen Multimedia Player (Black)
Purchased the Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver to power Polk Audio RC85I In Wall Speakers hooked to a Sharp Aquos LC-42D62U. Did not have room for a full Home Theater set up with the subwoffers however this combo sounds great. If you have limited room or a budget this in not bad alternative. Learning about the other features of the receiver which are easy to use for someone like myself who is not an audiophile.
You need one router on a home network. The modem plugs into it. The router provides DHCP to assign NAT addresses. A switch has two uses:.. If you need more jacks than your router provides... If you have a long ethernet cable to another room where you need more than oneconnection... In an office that has one jack and you need more than one.
This is a really great camera for those wanting a little more quality than you get with the pocket models.I am by no means a photography expert, I just enjoy getting the best pics I can of my children, so I can only offer you my opinion as a click happy soccer mom. But in my experience this Lumix takes great shots in all conditions. It does, however, take a little getting used to and I highly suggest you read the manual in order to truly get everything you can out of it.It is by far my favorite camera (I also have a 35 mm Fuji and a Kodak digital) and not only would I recommend it to a friend but I have, and two of my friends have also bought Lumix cameras with no regrets.
The memory card was dead on arrival, so I sent it back and got my money back. Hassel free return process, but it was annoying that I didn't get a working card in time for when I needed it.
This is without a doubt one of the best ink refill systems out on the market today. I own both the black refill system, and also the color version.The color refill system is quite simple to use, you just put the plastic guide on the top of the cartridge, lock it in place with the holder, punch some holes with the key they provide, and slip in the ink tank. Once it is done, you can easily tell that the cartridge is heavier and you are ready to keep on printing.The best bargain is that the system itself is cheaper than the cartridges and can refill up to five empty cartridges. It's even better than dragging yourself on the bus or in your car to a drug store, office supply place, or even a specialty cartridge refill place. You can easily do it in your own home. Drug store refills: $10 to $15; doing it yourself: less than $3.50 a refill.The ink is very good quality and will print out perfectly every single time. Some good ideas for you, refill on a periodic basis, because you don't want to hassle with a dried out cartridge and take a risk with refilling and it not working. If you start noticing the ink fading, it's time to refill now. Preventative maintenance is the key.Lastly, make sure you have a paper towel when you use it on a new cartridge. You should wipe the "key" every time you puncture a hole so that you don't contaminate the other colors.
I've owned the c-2100 for 6 months and am very pleased with my purchase. For this price point, you're looking at buying a 3 megapixel camera with some features or a camera like the c-2100 with all of the features you could need. The true optical zoom is awesome and I've also had good results with the digital zoom. I've used it indoors, outdoors, on manual and automatic settings and have been pleased every time. The only two negative things I can say are that the size of the camera is larger than the average digital camera and the flash refresh is slower than I am used to with a traditional SLR.
For a little over $300, this is a great set. I've had it 7 months now, never experienced any of the problems others have had. Was going for the Toshiba, picture looked just a little sharper in the store. But my wife's European and she wanted the SONY prestige.
Like other users have reported, the headphones are very tight and hurts your head after wearing them for some time. Bottom line you get what you pay for. And I am sure there are better ones in the market even for this price. Do not waste your money buying this product.
I recently was in the market for a new USB hub. After a lot of research I purchased this product. It is one of the best electronic devices that I have ever purchased. It has a sturdy construction and with the ability to stand up right, it saves a lot of desk space, and with the jump drive port on the front its the ultimate USB hub. I would buy it again any day.
I bought this to use camping. I usedWilson Electronics 801245 SOHO AG 60 Adjustable Gain Cell Phone Signal Boosterand aWide Band Directional Antenna 700-2700 MHzwithWilson Electronics 100-Foot WILSON400 Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable with N Male Connectorsand Wilson 952350-50' 400 Coax Cableand found that I couldnt move beyond six or eight feet. Now this is in an area where I only got one bar, sometimes. I did get three to four bars, so it worked, I just was tied to the antenna. TO my surprise I boughtWilson Electronics MobilePro Multiple-User Cell Phone Signal Booster for Car/Homeand it worked as well as the above setup, for less than half the cost and didn;t require pointing it exactly at the tower, or mounting it 30 feet in air. I just stuck the antenna on a metal bucket at ground level and got full strength, simply amazing. Now I was using this outside camping, so maybe it works better in a house, but if it were me, and I was using it outside, I would buy the mobile pro.This product worked for me, I just found a cheaper and easier solution.
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 purchased this router (hardware version 4) to hook up desktop and laptop to internet. Desktop is connected by cable, laptop uses Wi-Fi. Installation was easy, firmware had to be upgraded to the latest one (laptop refused to connect without that). Every hour or two I experience WiFi connectivity loss for ~3 seconds, causing my VPN connection to terminate, and it gets me mad because I have to waste about 10-15 minutes to recover every time. At least once a day router stops responding at all (it won't even open admin web interface), and has to be powered off and then back on.I've tried all (even most weird and shamanic) methods posted on all web forums - nothing helps.The bottom line: it is usable, easy to set up, but if you are working from home, or play online games and thus need to be 100% online - this router is definitely not for you. If you just surf the web for entertainment - it's worth $25 I paid for it.UPD: I've replaced it with a NetGear 614 recently - finally everything is fine!
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 ordered 2 Tiffen 52 mm UV filters for the 2 lenses that came with my Nikon D60. One filter was fine, the glass in the other filter was loose in the ring. I immediately returned the defective filter to Amazon and they promptly sent me a new one. I am pleased with the filters and Amazon's customer service. I just bought 2 Tiffen Photo Essentials scontaining the UV Protector, 812 Warming filet, and Circular Polarizer. All of these filters appear to be O.K.
I have had two of these exact routers now and both of them broke. Both had internal hardware failures and the year warranty just ran out so I'm out of luck. Customer support's only solution was to unplug and plug it back in.
As I write this, I'm sitting in the concierge lounge drinking a Guinness at the Marriott Houston Greenspoint. The lounge does not have internet access wired or wireless. My DWL-G730AP is connected to the wired DSL in my room on the floor below.Life is good.
As far as the issue about shutting off, mine did it once a few years back and I (honestly) knocked it pretty hard on the side and have never had the problem since.When it comes to sound quality it is absolutely the best I have ever had. Plenty of power and very smooth midrange. Much better than the Denon and Onkyo I had before and slightly better than my Yamaha. No complaints.
It's not a bad table radio; it sounds pretty good and AM/FM reception is good. I like that it has an external FM antenna (but it lacks any connections for an external antenna). The bad things are the cost, the backlighting, and the difficulty in setting the time.I got mine for around $135 with shipping. The Sangean WR-2 which is a much better radio sells for about the same amount if you do a bit of shopping. I paid considerably less for my WR-2 than the list price on the Eton 100.The backlighting is not adjustable! And at night it's BRIGHT like you can see across the room in the dark bright. If you need to sleep in a dark room this not the radio for you.The clock settings revert away from set mode so quickly that it's hard to set by the tone of a time service.If you're looking for a really good table radio I suggest the Sangean WR-2. The backlighting is adjustable (you can also turn it off). It sounds better and the treble and bass are adjustable (the piano finish wooden cabinet in white or black is especially nice.While I'm not sending it back--if I had bought this radio retail, I'd probably take it back to the store and order another Sangean WR-2.
My Windows Laptop has burned every kind of DIsk-- and generally works great. Except with Verbatim. To date, I'm getting it to accept/acknowledge about 1 in every 5 disks I try to burn. Save your money and get something else.
First, I would like to say that this TV is a beauty. It's easy to setup. It took me around 10 minutes to set it up which include opening of the box, moving away all the styro foam, hauling it to the TV stand and connecting it with HDMI cables.Second, I have Sony PSP and this TV's navigation's is very similar to the PSP. Hence, in order to navigate through the menu is a walk in the park. In addition, short cuts on the remote is good enough for me.Third, Crisp Picture (stripe test). I almost bought Samsung LNT4065F. The Samsung has a reflective screen which makes it look really cool + it makes it look like a plasma. However, when the store showed a man with stripe shirt on the both screens, this Sony TV could show the stripe without any difficulties while the some stripes were combined into 1 stripe on the Samsung. That when I decided to pick this Sony over the Samsung. Btw, I also compared this TV with Sony KDL-40V2500. Crisp-wise, they looked the same however the picture on the KDL-40V2500 is a little darker (the contrast is 7,000 compare to 16,000 on the W3000). However despite the contrast is only 7,000 in the V2500, it passed the stripe test as well.Fourth, Varieties of input. This TV offers quite a variety of input. I have tried the HDMI, Component, Coax all of which yield superb pics. The HDMI yielded the highest quality of picture. I tested the TV with HD cable box with component as well with HD cable box with HDMI. The one with HDMI yielded a little better picture.In summary, KDL-40W3000 is a easy to setup, to navigate TV with a high quality picture and has a good varieties of input. Enjoy!
If you think you will need help with this product, forget getting it from the manufacture as their website is MIA....Works fine for me, but it would turn on my DVD player by itself and I wanted to get help from the manufacture. Tried their website (listed on the product) and the web page was for sale.....turning the base unit around fixed my auto turn on issue...
The receiver and CD player are wonderful. The speakers, unfortunatelly not. They lack bass response and the imaging is just not there. The built quality of the speakers is cheap -- particle board, bare in the back! It's obvious they just don't match the rest of the system.It used to be different - before there was PS-509 system (which I have been using for 4 years). It has the same receiver and CD changer units (just black, not silver, however later they introduced PS-510 which was silver). PS-509/PS-510 shipped with Polk RT-105 speakers that were quite good (actually, according to Polk Audio, they were made by Onkyo, Polk just helped them with the design and allowed to use Polk name for marketing). Apparently in order to cut costs they ended the joint-venture and started to bundle the system with their mediocre speakers. PS-509 originally cost $500, MC35TECH is one hundred less (or even less than that).My advice -- get the receiver and CD player (you can get refurbished ones cheaply) and get some better speakers. For less money you'll get a better system. That's what I am doing now as I want to get another set.What else?The remote is hard to use. But at least it lets you adjust bass & treble settings (not possible without remote; some other functions are also available only thru the remote).The wake-up timer is very lame. It just turns the unit on without adjusting volume, so if you use the sleep timer to fall asleep with the music, you can't really use the wake-up timer. Also if you use CD for the timer, it will just play the last CD that was played with track 1. The bottom line is the wake-up timer is pretty much useless.Also, there is no balance adjustment, but the acoustic presence makes up for that reasonably well.Bottom line: the sound quality is unbelievable. Speakers are mediocre at best, but still much better than typical consumer stereos. This is much better value (and sound quality) than comparable offerings from Denon & Yamaha.
I bought this frame for my wife for Christmas. It's worked great since then. The picture transfer software is a little slow but we only use it every once in while anyway. I would definately buy this frame again. We love it because we have a way to look at all of our digital pictures that we told ourselves we were going to print out. Now we can look at our pictures every day instead of digging into a folder on my hard drive every once in a while.
My Nikon D40 fits this bag with either the kit lense (18-55) or my 55-200 lense attached. I also carry a spare battery and a couple filters in the bag.
I was debating whether to get the G7 or the MX revolution. Since I do a little big of gaming, I decided to get this mouse and I have to say, I'm pleased with it. I don't have that many needs with regards to changing speeds, customized buttons, etc, so the functionality of this mouse is fine. It has a nice grip and feels comfortable in my hand for hours at a time.For gaming, I don't notice any issues with it being wireless and lagging. The battery lasts for a little less than one's day use for me (8 hours or so), but switching between the batteries is basically painless.
The Yashica t4 camera is the best camera in the world. I purchased this camera almost 8 years ago, just after the birth of my daughter. I was amazed at the quality of photos this easy and simple camera produced. The photos are never blurry all you have to do is point and shoot. I highly recommend this camera to all varieties of photographers. The Carl Zeiss lens is the key to such great photo's.
Transcend is known for the quality goods they produce. I am happy with my purchase as this guys does its job.Cheez.
The quailty is great! The earbuds are very comfortable also. I use the Sony SRF59SILVER when I go walking around my neighborhood.
The title say it all really. Just that simple. The cable feels nice and durable except for one small problem. Red channel works and white is utterly dead. No signal. Buy at your own risk.
I realize others have had problems with this unit, but I simply haven't. It connected perfectly, first-time (once I configured my WEP settings) to my wireless network (using a Linksys router, not a Netgear), finds all my servers (MusicMatch and the Netgear server), and allows me to play them all, sorting via Artist, Playlist, Genre, etc.) with relative ease. I have two PCs on the network that act as servers, and it finds and plays them all, flawlessly. I'm using the latest software and firmware from Netgear (Server version 3.3.36/Client version 1.3.7). Unlike most others here, I don't use Rhapsody.I said "relative ease" because I was hoping to have a web interface to the unit so I wouldn't be coupled to the (too tiny) remote control. So my key disappointment in the unit is the lack of the ability to select and play music using my PC, and with the small LCD on the unit I'm always hunching over to choose what I want to play.The Netgear Media Server software is adequate, maybe more-so, allowing you to import your existing songs and playlists from other servers (again, MusicMatch), and allows you to create new playlists and categorize your songs.So, it's reliable (for me) and works as advertised. But without a web-based interface falls short of my desires. That's not a "defect," it's a design feature, but one I wish didn't exist. As a result, I'm considering after owning this for a brief time, buying the Slim Devices "squeezebox" to replace it.Why 4 stars then and not 5? The lack of that web-based control, it's something I simply desire, so it loses that one star. The remaining 4 are because it does what it does very well without problems.
Clear sounds, nice headset, easy to manage while walking - very nice.
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 would buy this printer again. Actually, I have bought it again, as a gift for a family member. I have too many great things to say about this printer. I know if you are researching what printer to buy, it can be difficult process.Short, sweet, and simple -- Buy the Canon i550 you will not be disappointed. It prints amazing color photos and it's not even categorized as a "Photo Printer". I have given photos to friends and family and they can't believe that the picture is the output of a $... printer. I've had my printer now since December 2002, and it has never once failed me, and never had to clean the heads. The replacement cartridges are reasonably priced, but after 150 black and white pages, 2 packs of Canon Glossy 8.5x11 and 4 packets of Canon 4x6 Glossy Paper Pro -- I don't see myself buying cartridges anytime in the near future. I have more than 3/4 of the cartridges left.
Great and easy to hook up. Not much else to say other than I recommend this product especially for the low price. It will create all the base you need.
Within a few months after purchase printer head died. Thought I was just unlucky, forked out a cool [$$$] for a new printer head(my second bad move). Printer head this time lasted about a year and a half with minimal use. Consumption of ink is excessive and therefore costly.The number of bad reviews for this printer sums it all.Just because it says its a "canon" do not be fooled.Buyer beware!
I bought these speakers after reading nothing but positive reviews online, and listening to many different systems in the stores in my area. After getting these things plugged in, I was really amazed - they sounded so much better than the HK's that came with my computer. The bass was really good, tight, not really distorted. The highs were clean, a little harsh though, and the mids were fairly good.That was about 3 months ago. Now that I've had some time to listen to just about all the music that I own on these speakers, I have noticed a couple of things that I didn't hear before, probably because I was still in that phase of being excited about my new purchase.First of all, the sub is low-passed at 200Hz, and the tweeters are high-passed at 12KHz. But I think the midrange drivers get the whole frequency range. So when I play anything with a lot of low bass in it ( &lt; 80Hz or so), this really distorts the midrange because they can't reproduce those frequencies very well. I noticed this one day when I had the sub level turned all the way down (by accident I think), and I found out why the mids were distoring. The other thing is, the sub does not have really great low frequency extention as I would like. For midbass ( > 40Hz or so) it is pretty good, but I really need sound in the 20-40Hz range for some movies and songs. The frequency response of the system only goes down to 32Hz anyway, not low enough for me sometimes.Another thing, now that I think about it, was that when they did the specs for this system, they measured the wattage at a THD (total harmonic distortion) of 10%. That is a lot of distortion, so you will probably not get 80 watts out of this system (even though it does get loud, the people in my dorm can tell you that) unless you like a lot of distortion.Now it might sound that I am unhappy with this system now, but I still really like it. For only (...) (what I paid) it was a really good investment, but of course it is not gonna rank up with higher end stuff. But for most of the things I use these speakers for, they are great. Just certain things are a little lacking, but I think I can stand that for now.
My wife bought this little beauty for me as a gift. Planning to live in Africa for an extended period, I wanted a radio with shortwave to tune into the BBC and Voice of America. Further, I wanted one with solid AM and FM reception to listen to local stations. I was pleased on both counts.Learning to find shortwave stations was easier than I'd expected, and the presets for each band made it easy to toggle to different frequencies for better reception during the broadcasts. AM and FM reception were admirable in our remote village, certainly faring better than the radios of our neighbors. I was also quite impressed by the battery life, especially considering that only three AA batteries are required.A few reviews here have noted that the radio's sound quality is not the best. I'm not an audiophile and thus won't quibble with them. For a mono-speaker radio, however, I think that it sounds quite good.The carrying case is quite nice, and the headphones are average earbuds. The AM wire antenna actually helped quite a bit to improve the signal. The radio is definitely slick-looking, and stood up quite well to the abuse we put it through (only a few nicks and scratches).Overall, this is a very solid radio, and at a great price from a well-respected manufacturer!
I bought these to replace the headphones that come with the iPod. These are way better. For one thing, they actually fit in your ear. They're also a lot like earplugs so they block out surrounding noise. The sound is clear, bass is much stronger.
Humm, reviews on cables confusing me... It works fine, didn't have any issues as of yet. The endpoints seem solid and it should last forever.
It did what I needed it to. I lost my last lens cap, so needed to replace it. This was the right size for my camera.
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 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 nominal price this is best money you'll ever spend on any Apple accessory!For years I've been constantly annoyed by how difficult it has been to change the volume control on my apple. Even with a desktop sound Icon, it still takes time and effort to modify the volume control in the preferences section.No more! With this amazing little remote, you now have instant volume control. Just press the plus or minus button and you're in business!If that weren't enough by itself, with this remote, your once sedentary MAC can now become a very powerful entertainment vehicle in itself. Sure it already is with use with your IPOD, but now the mother ship itself can be directed to play music on queue and from across the room. Phone rings? Friend drops in? You can stop the music, adjust the volume and even more with just the press of a fingertip.I almost can't believe that the MAC doesn't ship standard with one of these as part of its initial package. It's the missing link in my opinion and has dramatically increased the value and usefulness of my MAC experience and at a price that's almost too good to be true.Sincerely,Greg Arbutine
I bought this camera 2 weeks ago. I quickly found out I did not like the placement of the viewfinder. It looks like your thumb is in the way every time. At first, the images did not look that great but I found out it was the software. The software that comes with the camera is OK but not great. I have Photoshop 6.0 and PhotoImpact 6 Web Sudio Pro. What a huge difference the software makes! The same pictures that I thought were terrible looked very good with the PhotoImpact.I read reviews on this camera and some negatives were that you did not have a lot of choices for adjustments (aperture, etc.). Those things were not important to me and i bought it for [price]. I thought that was a pretty good price for a 3.3 Megapixel camera. I also like the fact that I don't have to mess with a lens cap. I have not printed the manual from the CD. I just played around with the controls on my own and the little booklet they give you. It was pretty easy to work with and I've taken about 150 pictures in all types of lighting situations and they range from excellent to pretty good.
The thing just saved my laptop... and they clearly tried to bust it off. It worked.
Easy to operate, great for song writers upload to PC clear sound. Love this tiny musicians studio, I have two for easy track recording.
I bought it for my external hard drive, and I think it is a really high quality product. You can feel it. I think it is also a fast cable. I strongly recommend it.
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.
Great little gadget. Easy to use..easy to load. Charges real fast and goes for a long time before needing another charge.
I'm only replacing them because my first pair was stolen in a robbery. My first pair worked great for 6 years. I wore them all the time, outside, inside, light rain, etc. and they never failed. They seem light and small but that's a good thing for your ears, and I never had the cord even come close to pulling out. These are comfortable, well made and sturdy and I didn't even consider replacing them with anything else.
This will be brief. Needed a new cord for Acer Aspire laptop since the vacuum ate the original one. Damn vacuum.This worked perfectly as it should. Shipped fast and was relatively cheap.G.
This bag is perfect for the Nikon D40 for on-the-go shooting. It's not for all your gear, just the camera and a few extra memory cards -- you'll need a bigger bag if you want to carry all the inventory with you. It has an adjustable strap to loop over your sholder or you can hang it on your belt if you prefer, or simply carry it by the bag's handle. It's what you need when you want to travel light.
So far the Sansa has treated me pretty well. It updates music fairly easily although as a first time user it took me a while to figure out how to do this. Some negative points were that I didn't receive an owners manual with the product, only a short tip sheet to get me start. Also, I received the Rhapsody info sheet on music but no disk. As for the Sansa itself, the lowest sound is pretty loud so I've had to compensate on some songs by adjusting the ear buds so it's a little quieter. Otherwise, the Sansa itself has been a pretty cool product and I've enjoyed listing to the music.
I needed to export 13 years of checking account data from "Quicken 98 Basic Edition" running perfectly on a Compaq Presario 5030 purchased in late July 1998 which is running Windows 98 and to import it into Moneydance 2011r2 on an Early-2009 Unibody MacBook Pro 17" running Mac OSX 10.6.4. The easiest way for the Windows machine and Quicken to handle it was to export it to a Hi-Density 3.5" Floppy Disk "formatted for IBM" at 1.44 MB. I have a stock of classic 3M DS,HD disks. Extensive reading over a 2 month period made it unclear whether any external USB connected 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive connected to the subject MacBook Pro could read such disks successfully. Many of the articles and reviews which I read were completely unclear as to whether problems reported were for disks formatted for Apple or for IBM and other details of the situations.Eventually I found an encouraging review about using this LaCie drive for my purpose in my configuration. I thus ordered it from "barbjewels" through Amazon on 17 June 2012. I finally used it for the first time at the end of July and it worked perfectly for this purpose, in the configuration above.The drive is obviously "New Old Stock (NOS)" and was packaged in a nice LaCie Box. The Quick Start Installation Guide says that it is for "Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, CE, Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, Mac OSX 10.3, 10.2, or 10.1. This confirms its NOS status. The box also labels it "Hi-Speed USB 2.0" though the Amazon page only says "USB 1.1 powered. It seems that quality drives of this type have not been made for years. I was extremely pleased to find a new one in factory packaging. Get it while you still can if you need it.Next task is to export a big genealogical database from Personal Ancestral File 3.0M (PAF) on the Compaq and import it into Reunion 9 on the MacBook Pro. It will not fit onto a single a 1.44 MB disk. I hope that this move will be as easy.
I thought this was a really nice mp3 player when I first got it. But the more I use it, the more I hate it!!! Half the time the buttons/scroll are way too sensitive and the other half of the time they won't work until the tenth try - very frustrating. I do not like the whole menu setup in general either. It seems to have too many steps to do things. I hated it even more after I tried out someone's ipod nano. The ipod made this seem even more bulky and heavy. Sometimes the USB won't work either. It won't charge or my computer won't recognize it to download music until the third try. Then to top it all off, right in the middle of it playing music it just froze! No matter what I did it stayed frozen, I couldn't even get it to shut off. Then like an hour later the screen went blank yet the "on" switch was still lit up. The creative website showed how to boot it in format mode after removing the battery. This seemed to work but now ALL of my music and data are gone so I have to start all over again. This happened after just minimal use too! I have read that others keep having this happen a lot after the first time. And what's more.....I would have to pay $25 just for them to look at it because it has been more than 90 days. That is ridiculous! It's their issue to resolve, I didnt make it malfunction. Needless to say I will be asking my husband for an Ipod for Christmas! (and throwing this one in the trash)
it's good. and protects my lens. but it will be nicer if it's muti coated. but then again. no complain for the price.
I recently purchased this monitor and that was the best thing I did in a long time. The installation was easy and the monitor was up and running in no time. I had no problems since I have this great screen (3 month). I highly recommend a purchase. If you are looking for a not overpriced LCD monitor, the Cornea MP 704 should be your choice.
I've had this for about 7 months now and I use it ALL THE TIME. It hangs out in the bathroom and plays my tunes as I'm getting ready for work. I take it to work as well. I've also taken it out on picnics. I get compliments about it all the time whenever someone checks it out. Bass is pretty good (and I listen to a lot of hip hop) and you can get a decent volume from it. I like how compact and portable it is and everything fits inside the case - except for the power adapter, but if you make sure it's fully charged before you head out, it's not a problem. I have to charge it with my usage about every 3-4 days. Would definitely buy Sonic Impact again.
Easy to use. Sharp pictures. I love being able to use AA batteries. I can use rechargable batteries. No battery packs to worry about.
I left this adapter plugged in and it quit working after 9 months. I wouldn't spend the amount of money necessary for buying the Canon-brand adapter. In fact, I'll be purchasing an adapter, from a different maker, that will work with my Elura 100 and only costs 30 USD.
This printer doesn't print consistently with my Windows XP laptop. It fails to print on most documents because of connection problems with the laptop. I am using it with a new Compaq 2800T running Windows XP Professional. All of the software is standard and updated. HP support has been very poor with suggestions like plug the printer directly into the wall. When it prints, the printer is noisy, uses a lot of ink, and has only average print quality. It also seems to be constructed of cheap parts.
Fast shipment and great product for the price.... tested with GTA Pcgame and with REFLEX RC SIMULATOR.... with both works very well..Envio rapido y excelente producto por el precio.... probado con GTA Pcgame y con el REFLEX RC SIMULATOR.... con ambos trabaja muy bien
Can't complain. It charges my batteries fine. I've never used the original Canon charger, so I can't make any comparison, but this charger seems to be just fine.
I bought this mouse and used it for about a month. Then whenever I started up my computer, the cursor would not move...Cheaply made.I'd recommend the new wireless MX (if you don't mind paying a little extra)
This receiver works just like the original, which I would give it a 4.5 stars also and if I have to round up or down then 4 stars because it isn't perfect due to occasional video interference.
Works as intended. Warned of impending severe thunderstorms within a week of our receipt, at 2 AM. As others have reported, programming isn't all that intuitive, but easily accomplished if you read the manual. Sound isn't audiophile quality, but that's not necessary. Reception in our area is OK, not great, with built in antenna fully extended. Note that though the manual states one needs AAA batteries, the unit actually takes three AA batteries. Also handy for checking NOAA's daily weather predictions, simply by pressing the "Weather / Snooze" bar. Prior to purchase, I was unclear of the difference between the "B" and "C" versions of this product. Best I can tell, the "C" version incorporates Civil Emergency / Amber Alert functionality.
It ok. It works well however it has to be COMPLETELY dark. Any street lights or house lights or even the moon will effect it. It does work but it works much better when it is pitch black. Depending on your needs, I probably could have gotten one less expensive for what it is used for.
macbook pro laptop wouldn't charge in car. charging light on cord magnetic attachment glowed green, never turned amber to indicate charging. also inverter made buzzing noise. maybe I got a defective unit.
Within one week of buying this , I lost power in the house but this unit keep the PC and cable modem and VoIP phone going for 15 minutes.I have always liked TrippLite products. I have a line conditioner that I bought ten years ago to keep the voltage in line when the AC of the house kicks in.I do not use the software. I just wanted it as a reliable UPS. It worked perfect. For the price , I also bought another one for my wife's parents.One suggestion, it is not designed to handle a large laser printer. Keep that unit plugged into another outlet.
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.
Awesome product!Excellent tray to attach the hard disk and the fan keeps it really cool.
This card failed on first full use - the first day of my holiday - and again on subsequent uses in a camera compatible with 16G SDHC cards. I was able to download the photos that had been taken up until the point at which the error occurred.Errors were at multiple points on the card - 6.2G initially then after a reformat at 9.4G. This time removing and replacing the card and camera battery revived the card, but it failed again at 9.4G and stayed dead. Again though I could retrieve the photos using a card reader.The card did compare well to a Sandisk 4G Class 6 SDHC card on speed testing - both took 42 shots in 40s on a Canon Powershot G11.Back to Sandisk. I guess the reliability of the Sandisk cards justifies the extra cost.
I purchased this Cassette MP3 adapter believing that it wasn't going to bring a good sound for my car stereo for the bad reviews some people have given... but in reality the mp3 cassette adapter does bring a good sound and you can choose which ever song you want to hear.
I've had this device for several months now and am very pleased with it. Installation was simple although the documentation was sketchy at best. I've read several reviews that complained about low audio levels but haven't experienced that problem. There are numerous settings that can screw up your final level. There's the WAVE input level on your computer, the audio out level on your computer, the volume level on the iRhythm receiver and the volume of your stereo.When listening to the internet radio it's hard to keep track of what station is where. The pre-printed band descriptions on the back of the unit were already out of date when I received it.One pleasant surprise that wasn't mentioned in the documentation is that the iRhythm receiver can work on two AAA batteries. I thought that the receiver looked alot like a pager - it even has a belt clip. This allows you to connect a set of headphones directly into the receiver and listen in bed or by the pool. I wouldn't recommend moving around much when you do this, as reception has to be fined tuned to get good reception.
I purchased the Rio Volt a few days ago, it is amazing. It holds hours of skip free music in a compact size while still mantaining high sound quality. The software that comes with it is less than savory however as long as you know how to put mp3's on a disc it's a no-brainer to operate. All in all, worth every penny.
Make sure you know the exact size of the lens cap you need. I made this mistake and had to mail the original cap back and order the correct one. It was a hassle but it was my own fault - I am satisfied with the order though.
It's a 1/2 gig flash, it's small and neat and works. What else can I say?
What can I say... These things work great! The eye cable was perfectly long enough for me. The range on the Eye is Awesome. I can be on my porch and change the cd player in the living room. As long as you can see where the eye is the eye will pick up the remote signal. Works with my Sony LCD TV as well. (The tv, like most lcd's, puts out a lot of infared traffic)
Tiffen 52mm UV protection filter is a good bargain and works well. Easy to install and use, it is a good filter for the price. Works well with my Nikon D5000.
Excellent item just as described. This is not an after market product, this is the same battery that came with the camera.
I love this thing. I reccomend it.
This product is designed for internal motherboard hookup only. This is not stated in the specs. I was upgrading a system from USB 1.1 via a PCI card to USB 2.0. This would not hook up to the card as was my intention. This is by no fault a manufacturing issue it just should be noted that it is for hookup to the main motherboard only.
I use these at the Campus and here at home and they work great. I use them at home for the kids. Everyone has their own HDD and if they mess something up it doesn't effect the rest of the family. The price of the units and cases was more then worth the time and aggravation of having to re-install the OS or fix any problems. Now I just re-image the HDD for whoever messed theirs up. We do the same thing at the campus, if one gets messed up, just re-image it.
Def worth the [$$$].DVDs look great and the picture and sound are compareable to higher priced models.
If you've never experienced image stabilization, you owe it to yourself to try it. The first instant you observe it, you can't believe your eyes and brain. It's like magic. Hyperbole? No. Fact? Yes. The device is operated by AA batteries (as I recall) and is activated by a light press of a small, comfortably placed button. Press the button, see the image stop shaking. Release the button, see vibrations. Uncanny. Magic. Without a doubt, the best binoculars I've ever used. Makes 10 power and above useful in a hand-held glass.
Great deal for the money. I get about 4 hours of recording time using the lcd screen on my HDR-UX1. I don't even bother with the standard battery anymore.
Wow Best Buy had a charging cord for 28-30 dollars. What a deal this was at about 5 dollars. Great
While vacationing in San Fransisco, I realized that I needed a wide angle lens pretty desperately.I checked at four or five touristy camera shops (they all seemed kind of shady - the kind that want you to only pay cash). Finally, I found a shop near the fishermans wharf that had a tamron lens (everyone else only had sigma). I took the plunge and bought it for $529 thinking that I was probably over spending by a hundred bucks or so. (Turns out I got a pretty good deal)Over the next 8 days the lens worked flawlessly! Wide enough to capture what I wanted: Alcatraz, the redwood forest, the golden gate and bay area bridges as well as the city skyline and wharf. I shot over 3,000 images, 1/2 to 2/3 of them with this lens. Every one of them was sharp. There is a slight fisheye effect (barrel distortion) at the 11mm end - but that was expected. The autofocus was as fast as any lens I own. You could buy a better lens but it would cost alot (alot, alot, alot) more than this great lens!I would recommend this lens for consideration to anyone looking for a wide angle lens. I would also recommend a haze or uv filter - as the lens is so large at the end that it can catch alot more debris and dust than a normal lens. Also, use the lens hood - it saved my lens from a couple of dings and scrapes ( It also helped with solar flare but I had to use my hand frequently to block the sun - that's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5)
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.
I had only used a GPS unit twice before purchasing the Nuvi 360. Prior to this we did all of our navigation using online mapping services (Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps and MapQuest) by doing the legwork in advance and printing our directions. I wanted something that could accomplish the same purpose, but do it while out in the car. We've found the Nuvi to be at least as accurate as any of those online services.The POI database is sufficient. You have to keep in mind that an Internet search is searching a live, real-time database that is constantly being updated. The POI DB in any GPS is an archive. It is also limited by the parameters by which it was created. It is not a live Google search, but more like a big Google search that was done when the POI DB was created and then saved to the unit.I have found the user interface (UI) to be extremely intuitive. Most of the features can be figured out by just tinkering with it. Even the most technologically challenged individuals (ie- my wife) will have an easy time using the Nuvi. You cannot hurt it by tinkering with the UI. Even if someone got a bunch of settings all messed up and couldn't "fix" it there's a reset button on the back. Press it and start over. It's really that simple... except for the Garmin lock. Don't forget your password or you are in deep doo-doo. In that situation you'd have to actually send the unit back to Garmin to be unlocked.Pros- Bright, easy-to-read display- Very fast recalculate (~2-3 sec typical)- Very substantial POI database- TTS voice is easy to understand. Not perfect, but it's a microchip for Pete's sake. Give her a break. My personal preference is British English. She seems to sound the most natural.- Bluetooth works perfectly (Moto E815)- Windshield suction mount works flawlessly. Way better than the Magellan.- Car power supply is integrated into the Windshield mount so when you set the Nuvi in the mount it is automatically connected to the car's power. Very nice!- Too many really nice User Interface features to mention here but it is quite possibly the most intuitive electronic device I've ever used.- Voice directions continue to function even if you are "browsing" a menu option while it is navigating. This is awesome b/c you don't risk missing a vital command while "tinkering"- If you don't follow its instructions this one doesn't keep trying to just get you to u-turn and get back on the original path. It will actually re-route you based on current position and trajectory. If you've never used a GSP that will only try to U-turn you then you may have no idea what a big deal this is.- Bluetooth allows me to find a POI and touch the "Call" button on-screen and it dials the establishment on my cell automatically. I love that!- Includes: Windshield Mount, USB Comm/Charge cable, A/C Wall Charger, Auto Cig. Charger and a nice leather carry case.Cons- Cannot navigate to a City, ST like Google Maps can do for time estimates or to just get you into town. It requires an actual address.- Would like to see regular POI DB updates via the Web.- Being my 1st GPS I really don't have anything to compare it to but I have not had a single issue with it so far.I whole-heartedly recommend this product to anyone!!!************************************************************************UPDATEI've been using this unit now for about 2 years (Nov 2007) and it has performed flawlessly for me. One must understand that when you are constantly making detailed comparisons between a dynamic world and a static database there WILL BE discrepancies.I like the fact that it seems to be quite intelligent in it's approach to route recalculations most of the time. Like older, and cheaper, units it doesn't simply try to put you back on it's original course. When you miss a turn it dictated to you, either intentionally because you chose to, or inadvertently because you missed a turn, it recalculates the route as if it were doing it for the 1st time from that location and so chooses what it considers the best route between where you are now and where you want to go.If I were doing it over now the only thing I'd change is to get the unit with the FM transmitter for mp3 playback through the radio and the 4.3" screen. Only because bigger is better. ;-)************************************************************************UPDATE - - - CUSTOMER SERVICE REVIEWMy windshield mount cracked. It still worked perfectly but I knew that it wasn't going to last forever. I called Garmin's Customer Service and spoke with #####. She was awesome. Even though I'd had the unit for more than 12 months at that time she still sent me a brand new windshield mount with no question. That's the kind of customer service that will keep me coming back! Thanks ##### and Thanks Garmin!!!
I purchased some cool component fans and needed to extend the cable leads and split them up. Fantastic price and very happy with this product!
It arrived in very good condition and worked just as expected. What else can I ask. As I gathered from the other people's experiences, it's a reliable product too.
My father bought one of these cameras - and I found it so user friendly that I had to buy one for myself. We took his camera to Europe and took over 200 pictures in 2 weeks. For once in my life I was actually pleased with the pictures I had taken. The only difficult aspect about this camera is locating one to buy - they have been very popular!
great product. very thin. Swivel screen is really convenient for car seat mounting.
The system is very attractively priced, especially with the rebates from both Sony and Amazon.When it arrived, I immediately attempted to connect to the Internet using my dial-up account, but the modem could not find a dial tone. I spent almost an entire day on the phone with Sony technical support, trying everything they suggested, but nothing worked.I finally gave up and returned the product to Amazon for a refund. Amazon's service is superb. Since the product was defective, they even paid for the return shipping.Aside from the defective modem, there are a couple of other things that I don't like about the system. It did not come with the system software (Windows) CD's. So, if the hard disk ever crashed, I would not be able to re-load the operating system.Also, there was virtually zero documentation. I suppose most of it is available online, but this is the first computer I've ever purchased that didn't come with detailed documentation and system specifications.I would not recommend this system to anyone.
works as advertised. you screw it on the end of your lens, and there you go.
I used to only get TDK DVDs, but then they started to fail regularly - almost every disk. I sent a package back for a replacement, but the replacements failed too. I've tried Memorex, Sony, & some generic ones, they all seem to fail frequently too. I didn't expect Magnavox to be better or even as good, but got them on sale, and to my surprise every one in the package worked fine. So I'm buying more.
I love how this snazzes up my desk. Feels really good when I use it.
Got the BJC8200 a few weeks ago and have been printing like a madman...the photo magenta was the first to go low. Got the nectron since Amazon doesn't seem to carry the Canon ink for this printer. Haven't noticed a difference...we'll see how long it lasts...
I bought this for my 60 year old mom in NJ. She found it pretty easy to use right out of the box. The only complaint she had is the address doesn't clear between uses. She'd forget to change the city and have to start over. Not a big deal but a little annoying.
THE SANSA VIEW IS A GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE. THE MUSIC SOUND QUALITY IS VERY GOOD BUT LACKS BASS POWER. THE VIDEO PLAYER WORKS GREAT ONCE YOU FIND AN EASIER WAY THAN PROVIDED BY SANDISK. USING THEIR PROVIDED "SANSA MEDIA CONVERTER" WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THEIR WEBSITE TAKES HOURS TO CONVERT A MOVIE TO THE SANSA VIEW, BUT USING THE "PSP MOVIE CONVERTER" DOES THE JOB IN COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN YOU CAN DRAG AND DROP THE MOVIE TO THE SANSA VIEW USING RHAPSODY MEDIA PLAYER. ONCE I LEARNED TO DO THAT I BEGAN ENJOYING THE PLAYER. THE PICTURE VIEWER IS GREAT AS WELL. I ALSO OFFER THE FM RADIO FOR WHEN U WANNA HEAR SOMETHING DIFFERENT, DSEPERATE FOLDER FOR AUDIOBOOKS AND PODCAST, EXPANSION SLOT. A BANG FOR THE BUCK.
I will begin by saying I am not a professional photographer.I bought this to protect my Canon 18-135mm 3.5-5.6f lens. It arrived in fine condition, and was very easy to attach.I have noticed no abnormalities in image quality, and it's perfectly fine (and cheap enough) for my purposes.
We've had this projector just under 3 years, and have had no problems with it. The only thing is that we have it down, so we don't use the remote but the actual buttons on the machine. I find that sometimes we have to re-adjust the focus, etc because we bump it. The focus gets bumped easily when putting the lens cover off and on.As for the bulb, it just flashed a message up saying we've used over 1980 hours, so I guess it's time to re-order a new one (though i think we've had it on economy, so it should last a while longer). We have a regular bedroom tv we use for general showing, or for the kids cartoons, etc- because the bulbs are so expensive, we generally don't use the projector for everyday watching. And as we're all at work, the tv isn't on all day either. I'm thinking there must have been a bad batch of bulbs for those of you who had problems- ours has worked great.
AMAZINGi think is the best laptop stand!!!it's perfect for a laptop 15.4" or less but if si bigger you can have some problem to fit!!working very good and you don't have more problem fore the dustbuy it!!!
Purchased to use with a Toshiba Satellite S173. Computer locked up anywhere from immediately to around an hour when using the Linksys WPC11. After doing a little research (which I should have done in the first place) it turns out that there is a history of trouble with this card and Toshiba laptops. I like my Linksys wireless router, but the network card continued to cause problems and has since been returned. My advice is to stay away from this card if you have a Toshiba laptop.
This USB hub is super tiny but it does the job and it does it well. I will be getting another one because I have acquired other devices. I have a printer, a scanner/printer, a 1TB external hard drive, a 40GB external hard drive and a personal 8GB usb drive plugged in and no problems. I am a happy camper!
I used these for photography backup, and I was disappointed just a year or two later. Several discs will not read. Fortunately all the files are still on my hard drive, so I am glad I did not delete them there. Or I would be very angry. At $2 per disc I would have expected better performance. My plain jane Memorex DVD-R's still read just fine when they were copied at the same time. Therefore make sure you backup to the backup!! I will buy Delkin Archival Gold next time, and not use these again.
It took me a while to choose a good case for my 500+ DVD that I have. After reading a bunch of reviews, I finally decided to go with this one. The case works great. The case is easy to go through and the pages are staying connected to the case just fine. I would recommend this case, especially for the price.....you can't beat this deal.
I used this cable to hook up my BluRay player to a Ethernet switch. It was inexpensive and works great. Would recommend it.
This product works exceptionally well wireless in the configuration that I have. I have two PCs connected to a linksys B/G telephone router and am operating the unit via wireless connection on another floor of my house using both PCs as media servers. I did immediately upgrade the firmware on the unit, and had to enable mixed B/G mode on the router to allow it to connect, but once I figured that out, the device works flawlessly and at a fraction of the price of other units on the market...a great value, after testing it out, I ordered a second one for my other stereo!
I purchased this product about 2 Months ago, even though it came with all accessories to get you started, I am surprised how much money I have spent trying to get all the add ons to get the most out if the telescope. As most of you who own telescopes know, one you start to explore you want more.The Nexstar 5 clarity is outstanding, the included computer and motors makes it cool, however it does take some time to get it aligned before you can start observing.The Moon and Sun are incredible clear, I have not have a chance to observe any of the planets yet, for terrestrial viewing it is also outstandingI am enjoying it, I will let you more as I explore morePS: before you go an invest on any sophisticated eyepieces, invest your money on a Zoom eyepiece, it is much better than spending hundreds of dollars and having multiple eyepieces that you have to carry and change depending on what you are observing.
As a novice to the world of DVD, I was searching for something, checked BestBuy, KMart, Wal-Mart, wanted to take a "test drive" of the DVD movie THE HIRE by BMW. No luck, most places either had nothing I was interested in or they were far too expensive or not interested in assisting me.The price was right, and I especially enjoy both the FM and AM radio reception.The remote control does have too many and too small buttons, has been difficult for me to figure out, but when I do it right everything is great. I still keep the users' manual close by.Getting up to change disks from one to another is a pain sometimes, but I need more exercise.I cannot imagine how that new system Bose is flashing on my screen can be worth over ten times what I paid for the Koss.
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.
Works great with Windows Vista. Devices connected are a Jabra JX10 and Dell BT Keyboard.
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.
It was down to choosing between this and the Fi-SSD. I chose this unit, and cannot find anything bad to say about it. Well, it is kind of heavy and my standard 10" grill that I had a on a previous sub would not fit over this sub.I am not an audiophile, but I knew I wanted a clean, precise sound in my car, with tight, accurate bass. I always needed it to fit in a pretty small sealed box, and this sub performs incredibly considering my requirements. I don't like subs that take up the entire trunk, I just wanted a balanced sound. This sub was recommended on an audio forum, and I can see why. No matter how much bass I throw at it, it just takes it and spits out clean, unmuddied bass.The construction of the product appears very simple, and it's not a flashy sub, which I like. The RMS on this unit is 600 watts! In a small enclosure too!Bang for the buck is high on this one.
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.
The cable was a fraction of the price of anything else I could find and works perfectly. I wish the ferrite bead was about an inch farther away from the connector to allow it to bend a little easier into the tight connection area on my TV, but this is a minor gripe and many expensive cables have the same problem. A fiber optic cable from the same order also works flawlessly. I would definitely buy from them again!
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.
this is pretty expensive but you know what.. good things are! this is a nice quality camcorder. small and compact. excellent quality pictures and options .
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. ...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.
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
memory cards need not cost an arm & a leg - this is no exception - bought this 16 GB memory card for use in my Kodak Zi8 pocketcam and am very pleased with its performance - worked like a hot dog right out of the box (formatting, of course, for your particular application) - yeah ... save some money, eh! - dPappy
In more ways than one. FOR THE PRICE this is a really good notebook. I love it. The keyboard is great, the CPU is FAST MORE THAN ENOUGH ram. A nice big screen to watch those DVDs.Now for the negative. WHY would they make the power supply SO BIG it makes it so hard to make this ...portable, its as big as a brick. Not enough video ram, 16 megs is just not enough. Its rather noisy, I put a cd in there and its sounds like its going to take off. The battery life is TERRIBLE 1hour 30 minutes, if time is important to you get another battery (it takes two if you wish) The terrible battery life is to be expected though considering the power and screen size you are carrying around.Despite my negative comments, I recommend this system it has a whole lot of band for the buck.
This wireless phone jack was quick and simple to install on my satellite receiver. It works flawlessly and supports the caller ID function display on the TV. No complaints.
My Son is a recording Engineer. I bought these headphones for him for Christmas. He Loves them. I bought another one for my other son for his B-Day. They sound fantastic!
Pretty basic black cable organizer. Works as expected, fits all my cables in it. Would purchase again. Only complaint is that it seemed a little expensive compared to the smaller size at the hardware store, but they didn't carry this 1 inch size.
When you buy this card, you make an investment. You could probably go out and buy a voodoo 3 and get better performance now but in the long run you will save. This cards stacks 32mb Ram and a 125 Mhz memory bus (143 Max) The graphics show very well on most games at 640 x 480 and 800 x 600 but at higher resolutions, there are many frames skipping. The only way you see the true potential of this card is when you use a game with the S3 Texture compression, non of which i have but i understand unreal has it which i am in the proccess of buying. The included software has some Creative Blaster software allowing you to adjust brightness and overclock the graphics and memory bus speeds. The also is some 3d Deep and colorific which suppose to allow you to make your monitor and games show better, but honestly I don't use them so i can't say much. The voodoo's can't run on more than 16-bit colors, this one can go to 32-bit. This card is perfect for light gamers like me on a budget. You won't get the best performance but you won't have to buy a new card for a good while
The seller was really nice and customer oriented. The item that I first got has an issue.He immediately sent a replacement to remedy the situation. I am happy with the speakers nowbut I just got what I paid for!
Amazon was very kind in refunding when I found I ordered the wrong item, thank you for your help Amazon!
I have this Player bought in Germany bei ebay and up to know I am satiesfied with this Player.Nice picture,good sound.The Player is made for DVDs with Countrycode 1, 0 or All but you can switch the Player codefree with number combinations.I hope I could help you with this information.First be sure there is no DVD inside.Press on your remote SET UP.Then you can see the SET UP menu.Press the ARROW right to PREFERNCE.Press the numbers 1 - 3 - 7 - 9 on your remote.Then you see a countrycode menu.Now you can press the UP and DOWN button on your remote to select the countrycode 1 - 6.If you have select any countrycode,press ENTER and then SET UP again.If you select 0,the Player is switched complete codefree.Try it.Have fun with this DVD Player.
Simply put this is the best keyboard. Logitech pushed all the right buttons to create such a great keyboard. The whole line is impressive surpassing all their rivals, especially Microsoft (booh). I was originally intent on purchassing the Internet model, and realized that the cordless model offered all the same featrures as well as the absolute joy of wireless. I now find myself totally untethered. Whether I am sitting at my desk or the floor or on my bed it always works. I have a modest studio apartment, like you could ever call one roomy and the keyboard works everywhere.When I'm comping design work in my sketchbook while laying in my bed the keyboard turns into a terrific remote for me to control winamp, giving me total control of my music several feet away from the computer. This is an absolute joy over other less enjoyable keyboards I have realized I put up with rather really utilized. Kudos to Logitech for a terrific keyboard.
I've purchased two of the 30x stacks of these dual layer discs so far and I have had a 100% success rate using them as data disc's and movies. I've also had no problems with them playing in either of the 4 players I've tried them in. Will definitely buy again.
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!
If you use your headphones at all for games, DvDs, or music this is an awesome sound card specifically designed for headphone users and the quality is crystal clear from low to high volumes.Games - you can hear your surroundings crystal clear. Using headphones you can hear noise above, below, in front, from behind, to your left, and to your right. This card delivers an amazingly 3D rich surround sound.DvDs - Watching DvDs on my computer never sounded so good. You can hear the 3D surround sound even using headphones and the rich details of each sound is so clear you will notice new sounds in the background never noticed before.Cds/MP3(4)s - Total joy. You might want to use the built-in equalizer and mixer until you find your sweet spot. When you do.....WOWZERS!Pros:Easy installationCrystal crisp sound on games, music, DvDsCons:Price maybe an issueFull of unnecessary software (yay for customized installation)Switching modes (Entertainment, Games, Audio Creation) can be a hassleNo plug for joystick or gamepadWish I had this sound card soonerDefinitely will recommend this card to friends and family.[..]
I hear great and look like all those other people who wear ear buds. Easy to take on and off.
This product is great. I'm typing on my laptop in my living room right now. I live in a small apartment, so my signal is great. There's 4 ports if you want to connect your lan wire to it or you can use the wireless capability. You can serve as many computers as you want under DHCP. By default it's set at 50. I have 2 laptop and 1 desktop, so I don't think I'll ever reach over 50. If you have more you can go ahead and change that. The configuration was very easy. All you need is a browser. I had to use my Netscape browser, because my IE 6beta was giving me JavaScript errors. So, be sure to use a browser that will work.... My friend has the same router, but he still can't get it to run correctly wired, although he says it works perfectly wireless. I use wireless in the office and also at home now. It seems to me that the wireless connection is actually faster than wired! I see web pages come up a lot quicker. Maybe it's just because I'm happy to see that everything works. Good luck everyone.
Think twice before getting this machine! I was looking for convience and the ability to load CD's with protected music for play. iTunes does that. But the mini is trash, real trash. The software is hard to use, it doesn't always reconize the Mini is hooked up, and there is no total wipe of the drive if you wanted that option. THEN the battery starts at around 8 hrs (NOT 18) and is going down. Yesterday it totally froze up on me and I could not turn it off. So it drained the battery. I hooked it up to the computer overnight, and yet this morning it told me to "do not disconnect". Well it played today but what about tomorrow. I find it also annoying that there is not an on/off switch. Like one other reader, the hold button is the only function which prevents the system from being sensitive while moving it around. In addition, I get static in the left ear piece, the sound is not all that great, and if you accidently disconnect the earphones, the system goes to pause. Which means, you have to turn off the hold key, press the pause key, get the music back and then hit hold again. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DO ALL OF THIS? Maybe they get a bad-batch in? It appears my problems are consistent with other people to test this theory. Oh, and one writer is correct. Not having external batterys is annoying when the system dies and you are on the metro in a longgggg commute! Good luck in your choice!
I bought the KS100 to go with my Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 and it works great. I piddled with voice recognition programs before but they never really worked for me. Years later with better software, a faster computer and a decent headset, it actually works really well. Though I still have to use my keyboard, for those who have to input a lot of text, this makes it much more relaxing, and, for those who aren't really fast typists, much speedier. Bottom line, this is a good inexpensive headset.
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.
This motherboard comes with twice the cables that you will need to set up a computer, so you will always have a handy replacement box full of parts in case something goes wrong (not very often) or you decide to upgrade. The northbridge has a passive cooler, which greatly reduces the noise of the computer. BIOS settings are decent and if you know what you are doing, you should have no problem with it. It also offers a program that will automatically overclock your rig. I haven't tried it, I could never bring myself to trust a program to play god with my $500 processor, but for those of you with regular Athlon 64s, set it and go.My computer:this moboAthlon 64 X2 4400+WD SE16 250GB SATA HDDXFX 7800GTZalman coolingAntec TruePower 2.0 550W PSU (HUGE cables, BTW)
I bought this for use on a motorcycle, It has been great, I looked at several other types, and this one is more secure, I don't want to loose a iPod at 70mph. I have had this for a couple of seasons, I'll probably buy another just to have a spare.
The Canon Pixma iP3000 printer is, simply put, an excellent combination of great printing quality, unbelievable speed (for an inkjet) and family-friendly affordability.After years of making dye-based printers, Canon is now making inkjet printers. The advantage of ink over dye is ink-printed photos will not fade over time, at least not as fast as dye. Color ink formula has improved a lot over the last three years, to the point that they will stay vibrant for many years to come. (Of course, only time will tell whether ink photos will last "forever.")The boxy iP3000 is not a beauty to behold, but impresses everyone in the family with its excellent image quality (very good for text, excellent for photos) and fast speed. With our old Epson printer it used to take five minutes to print a photo at 150dpi in fine mode. With the iP3000, that was cut down to less than a minute and a half, and the same picture looked better this time around, too. Yes, for those of us environmentalists, the printer can print double-sided. Whether that tends to wear down the paper feed mechanism is unknown. So far, at least it hasn't had a paper jam. (Knock on wood.)One of the best things about Canon printers (except the much cheaper iP1500) is they use individual ink tanks, and the replacement tanks are fairly priced, so there's no need to buy a new cartridge to replace all the colors when only one runs out. The iP3000 is also quieter than my Epson and HP.This holiday season, if you want a family-friendly, high-quality printer, the Pixma iP3000 is by far the best choice. It strikes the perfect balance between function+quality and price.
Thank goodness there's still these disks around. They arrived in perfect condition and extremely timely. A lifesaver for my work!
This stuff does excactly what you expect from it. Leaves the sreens on my laptops, like new.
Not much to say about this except it's very well made. The fact that it's brass means it had a nice feel/weight to it and smoothly goes on the lens/uv filter. The polarizer itself is very nice too. I have owned cheaper polarizers and UV filters but have swapped all of them out for B + W because they really do make superior stuff.Also, I have a canon 50mm f1.4 and 100mm f2.8 macro, both of which take a 58mm filter size so it does double duty.
I'm sure this is a great player because my HD-A20 is excellent but save your money for the next generation players coming out Oct. 1st 2007. Search Toshiba HD-A35...
I opened the box, followed the instructions, got it installed, and then backed up over 300 meg in My Documents and over 400 meg in my Outlook.PST. No gliches. Everything worked fine the first try. I love it. It is sooooo... much easier to get files backed up this way -- rather than using the 100 meg Zip disks. Only drawbacks are it's big, ugly, and slow (compared to the internal drives) -- but it is easy to install. And I needed something simple and reliable.
Love the headphones I only have one problem with them and it's the cord. I was disappointed when I realized the cord was not removeable like the pair of HD485's I have, but I'll live with the great sound I get out of them.
This system is so great sounding the bass ripped my chest in half, and the volume killed my eardrums and im loving every minute of it!! Buy this now if you like good stereos
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.
In my mind, this is a great video camera that you can keep with you at all times. It is nice for travel because it is small enough to fit into your shirt pocket. It takes AA batteries so there is never any need to carry a battery charger. AA batteries are available everywhere. That was one of the big selling points for me.The audio/video quality are good...not great. For the price, I think it is exceptional.It is simple to use and I love the USB connector that flips open and plugs right into the computer.I bought one for my son and liked it so well that I bought one for myself!
I had this heating pad for less than a year. It just stopped working.
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.
Took all of 3 minutes to set up. Has worked great with our Direct TV DVR. A good purchase.
It was my first purchase from amazon and it was a great experience. I would definitely be back to buy more stuff.
Actually, I bought it for a protection of my lens. I think it should be good and worthy to owning it for your expensive lens.
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.
Best TV/Monitor I've owned. Great picture, adjustable settings and some preset setting modes to make it easy, good sound, sleek design. People are always amazed when they find out theres a dvd player built in. Adjustable base and lightweight/easy to move makes it viewable from almost any direction/level.The inputs on this thing are crazy! I currently have it hooked up to cable, my computer, an X box 360, a Wii, a speaker system, and I still have ports left over to attach things too!If you want a quality monitor/tv to perform well in a variety of rolls, this is it. If you want a large TV for the living room of anything other then a small apartment, get bigger then 19". For personal use in a variety of rolls and in smaller apartments/rooms (viewing withing about 10 feet), I can't recommend it enough, I use it for everything.
I would have given this product 5 stars if it hadn't stopped working after 5 days of use. The radio was crystal clear and the iPod music sounded great! But on the 5th day it no longer recognized that my ipod was plugged in and wouldn't play my music. I sent the product in for RMA service (to be replaced) three weeks ago!!! Not a happy buyer.
These go with the Dymo Labelwriter my husband got me for my birthday. Yep, I'm that organized. But these are the address size and therefore the ones I use the most even though I don't only use them for addresses. The Labelwriter is a must for anyone who wants to be organized. We use it ALL the time and being able to print out the address labels quickly is so much nicer than handwriting them especially when paying bills.
This little Transcend SDHC is a marvel, no matter what I use it with, it is fast enough to keep up. What more could you ask for.
Purchased this for my daughters new Motorola KRZR. Item arrived as promissed, slipped right in to her phone. The purpose was to storeher mp3's on her new phone as that was one of the cool features of the phone. Nothing wrong with this item....but the software I purchased and the cord to conect her phone thru my computers USB port still has never worked. Oh well at least she can take 1,000's of pictures and keep them on her phone. We love the card.
As I read through the other reviews, I realized that my experience was way too common. It worked fine for about a year, with various reboots needed to get it back working, and then all of a sudden I get the dreaded blinking power light. It will not boot up. Now I have to go buy another router. Sounds like this Linksys product is a dud.
I live in a two-story condo with 11-inch thick concrete floors. My main television setup is downstairs, but I wanted an auxiliary television upstairs and didn't want to pay for an extra DirecTV box. This remote extender is excellent. I just threw the radio transmitter in an extra remote and left it upstairs. The receiver is probably 25 feet away from where I use the remote and has a thick layer of concrete in the line of communication. The remote response is near instant; of course, the DirecTV DVR that it is controlling is super sluggish, so I don't have too high of expectations :)
I NEEDED TO GET A BAG FOR LAPTOP.THIS CAME IN HANDY FOR OUR CRUISES.ABLE TO PACK MANY THINGS IN, AND HAVE ROOM TO SPARE.PLUS IT WORKS GREAT FOR CARRY ON.
I bought this for my husband, who is a music fanatic, and he absolutely loves it! He uses it in his car which has a jack. He says it is fantastic!
A few months after I bought this camera, the compact flash door broke from normal use. I sent it in to get serviced and Canon has some very crazy policies about warranty work. They say that the CF door is ALWAYS the user's fault and costs $150.00 to fix. They also refuse to do any repairs unless you get EVERYTHING that they find wrong fixed. There was some kind of scuff on the lens housing and they wouldn't fix the CF door unless I got that fixed as well (which they of course classified as "Impact Damage" and you're back to paying the minimum service fee of $150.00).Don't buy Canon products unless you keep them in a sealed container and never use them, because if they break, you're out of luck.
I bought this MP3 as a replacement and regret making the decision. It was cheaply priced which made it attractive but what it did not get in the purchase, it has more than made up for in how it goes through batteries! I can say it is "the gas guzzler of MP3s". The program it uses WMA which makes it easy to load and has a stopwatch that is useful in the gym. The controls are located where any bump can stop or pause the music if you carry in your purse or pockets; overall not worth the investment.
These have been my favorite sounding and most comfortable headphones ever, however after 2 years of almost daily use one side is cutting in and out. It is a sad day, and the thought of going back to "stock" ipod headphones until I can afford new etymotics is totally depressing. Sigh....
It states here that this VCR has a 1-minute power back up. This is not the case at all. If the power goes off for even a second you will lose the time and output channel. If you can't get the time on your cable system this makes this unit worthless if you have it set to tape shows you are missing.I got one unit, called Sony about this problem and after 2 hours on the phone, they told me it was defective and that they would take it back. Amazon took it back for me and sent me another unit. I got it only two days later and when I set it up and tested it, it had the very same problem. I called Sony, had to ask for a supervisor and was transfered 4 times until I finally got someone that said they would 'research the problem and get back to me.' Three days later they called back to let me know that this was how the unit was designed. No one that I talked to at Sony had any idea what I was talking about and even blamed this problem on me.Amazon was very good about this. They do have it listed with a feature it does not have but they were very quick to send out another unit at no cost to me and pay for me to ship the first one back. It is actually a nice unit with a good picture and several nice features. If your power never goes off, this would be a good VCR. I am still considering returning my second VCR to find one that actually has the features that I am looking for. Amazon needs to change the feature list of this item.I lost four hours of my life on this that I will never get back. Sony's customer service is one of the worst I have talked to in years.
My roommate bought this for me for Christmas and I honestly do not know how I listened to music without it. It makes everything so much easier. I now have the flexibility to listen to any song I want through my ipod. Ok so I had that ability before just using headphones but I'm coming from the world of home stereos and boom boxes that were bulky, you know the kind you dreaded having to move. This piece of perfect pleasure fits comfortably on a tiny shelf in the bathroom. Takes up little space on my kitchen island. Ideal in the living for weekend house cleaning marathons. The sound quality packs a punch. It's a clear / controlled / crisp sound that is especially noticeable with digital sound. Extra benefits are a remote control, A/C Adapter which when you leave your ipod attached to the base both the dock and ipod will re charge [time saver alert!!]. It also has an FM Radio Receiver built right in. I want everyone to know there is no problem with splurging. I actually talked myself out of buying one of these things which is why ultimately my roommate had to get it for me. I told myself well setup is going to be hard and it s probably going to require me to install some program on my computer it ll be too big for my tiny room I couldn't have been more wrong. It is none of those things and shaping out to be the best way to get through my new year.Cheers!
I have had lots of problems with this card, and I have still not gotten it to work. I have an IBM Thinkpad, a Sony Vaio, and a Powerbook G4. This card doesnt work in *any* of them. I have followed the instructions very carefully.An important note here: The Windows 95 instructions are downright *wrong* and make no allowances for differences in system configuration (for example insisting that the CD-ROM be D:, as opposed to E:). There is _no_ installer on the CD, and Windows wasn't able to find any drivers on the disk.Linux is another story. The card does not seem to power up correctly, so the Linux kernel module cant seem to talk to it. This is probably due to the poor fit of the card in all three of my laptops. I'll get into that in a moment.In MacOS, the card powered up (the Powerbook has a very slick PCMCIA dock, so that doesnt surprise me at all). However, there are a) no drivers and b) it doesnt even attempt to identify itself as 99% of the other PCMCIA cards out there do.In general, this card has been bad news, and I'm not sure what to make of it, other than chalking it up to $100 down the drain.A further issue, which really prevents me from ever wanting to buy Linksys hardware in the future, is that the card just doesnt &quot;fit&quot; right into the VAIO or the Thinkpad (both very mainstream, expensive laptops). It is necessary to push the card in so hard it feels like the antenna may break off. This is a horrible way to manufacture a product.Lastly, and mostly least, is the fact that the card comes with no case whatsoever. Because it has this huge antenna sticking out the side, it could be easily broken by leaving it in the laptop when moving the laptop around (which you do with every other card, right?). Your only choice is to continue to use the static baggie that comes with it or improvise something.Overall, the implementation and conception of this product is poor at best, and I will never buy another Linksys product again. Its a miss in three different operating systems on three different laptops.
Set up was easy. Both my wireless card (also from Linksys) and the router were up an running in less than 15 minutes. In that regard, performance was extraordinary.After a year an half of use I have found I sometimes have to power the unit down to access the internet and frequently for its html based settings.Perhaps it is my home but I have never been able to roam more than about 50 feet from the router and an upgrade to Windows XP Pro on my laptap has dwindled that distance down to 20 or thirty feet.I have also found Linksys's email support to be poor and less than timely. The one call to tech support convinced me the hold time was not worth it.In general I have found Linksys products easy to set up in both my business and at home but after several years of using many of their products I am not convinced it is worth it. If ease of set up is your primary criterea I have found their products to be spectacular. Problems are not addressed well and while some products perform well this one has not for me. Price and ease of set up keeps them a contender but I will continue to buy elsewhere.
I haven't had a issue with this product since I started using it. The time to switch between computers is minimal (it's there, but nothing's going to be instantaneous) and the keyboard and mouse response is fantastic, despite the fact that this is USB. The wires coming out of three of the four sides does require a tad more room than your squid type switch however, but for the price it was worth it.I have yet to try it with a Linux box and don't have a Mac, however. Currently use it with an XP and a Vista box.
My office has a continous fax line using up at least 3000 pagesper month...so far it has been able to handle this volume.Invest in TN 460 toner lasts twice as long (6000 pages) foronly marginally increased price. If decide to use the USBcable remember it can only handle less than 9-10 feet length ifneed longer cable go with a bidirectional paralell cable.
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.
I got these speakers about a month and a half ago. I really like their bass reflex. The sound comes out clean every time. I use these for DJing all over college. They get the job done and fit very well into my budget. They have given me everything I needed and show no sign of failing me any time soon. If you need [low-priced] speakers for any reason, home or public, these are the speakers for you.
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 is just perfect for my needs. I primarily use it in and around town versus on trips. I tend to get turned around easily in the downtown area and then end up lost and calling friends for assistance. But this little gem has really helped. No more being lost and frustrated. And I'm much more confident exploring around the area because I know I can't get lost again. The reason I gave it 4 rather than 5 stars is the user interface. It's not as intuitive as it could be. Also, the stuff most users use the most is on the 2nd and 3rd screens versus the main page.
I jammed a half a gig of itunes songs in this for my cell phone. It works great. I also can move pictures and videos to the card form my phone as well. Good times. I am now officially pimped out in the cell phone YO.
I made a purchase of Garmin 250W, but it came with a manual for 200W, AND I am very disappointed.
This printer is excellent. It prints address labels upon command quickly and easily. You will need to download free software from Brother.
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.
I bought the Nuvi 360 and immediately downloaded the 2009 maps on Garmin, which are free for 1 month. The unit has proven to be very solid, despite having a few hiccups. Moving from Florida to New Jersey has allowed me the time to see the unit in action.The Nuvi 360 is a very solid GPS unit despite not always finding the quickest route to one's destination. The bluetooth has worked very well and the unit overall has served my needs......For the money, the Nuvi 360 is a great buy and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a GPS unit.
I purchsed these after purchasing Sony ear phones. My comparison is based upon the Sony versus the Etymotics.The Sony Earphones were on Sale at a local chain for $5 from $20. The Etymotics were $60.The Etymotics have excellent sound and good bass. You should only use them with the foam eartips installed.These eartips filter out all background noise and do make them sound a lot better. I was able to listen to music on a plane and hear it clearly with no background interference from either jet engines or annoying idiots sitting next to me that would rather talk than read. I personally like a lot of bass when I listen to music. Mainly, I listen to Classic Rock, heavy metal, Hard rock etc. I use them with my iPhone and have the Equalizer set on Rock. These are better than the Sony earphones when considering the things I mentioned. They are also more comfortable. You can wear them for long periods without your ear bothering you. (Remember Foam Tips) Are they worth $55 more than the Sony's? If you are truly interested in good bass sound and background noise filtering then yes, they are worth the money. If not, go to your local Wallymart and get the Sony earphones. If you value good bass sound from your iPod/iPhone then spend the money for the Etymotic ER6i and also get an extra bag of foam ear tips.
Without a doubt this is one of the best product out there. Any other product, other than this one, will have a good chance of disapointing you. Since it is works on a 2.4ghz radio frequency there less chance of you getting that annoying "buzzing", noisy line sound you get with the other powerline phone jacks.
Obviously since it didn't work I can't give it top billing. I looked at all the reviews and was very impressed with the price and praise. I was thrilled with the design - it looked great - until I turned it on. The screen was not adjusting right, and for those who sometimes do counter-reviews saying "if you only tried this" well I called the company and talked with their people who said it was a bad monitor and to send it back. Once my new one comes, I will hopefully be able to revise this and say how wonderful the monitor is - but looking at reviews online and not on Amazon, it isn't quite as perfect a monitor as the amazon reviews make it out to be :)
Ah, circuits in the USA are 15 amps, not 10. This sounds like a fire hazard. I went out and got a cheaper (used) Apple power cord for my PC. This one is CRAP. the Apple one is designed very well, and requires less clearance than this piece of garbage.
Completely ignoring price, it's not very good. I have an 8 camera system, witch cameras including the cheapest ebay has to offer, and pro CCTV cameras pulled from businesses. This camera is pretty much the worst one I have. It sees decently in low light, but the image just isn't very sharp. It's not a lens problem, it's sharp in the way that low resolution looks when it's blown up with no interpolating. It's almost pixelated you could say.For the price, this is probably the best deal I've ever seen. A camera from eBay runs about 20 bucks for just the camera. Then there's a run of cable, and in some cases, a power adapter. This camera is easily the best bang for the buck. I think I'll buy a few more, they look really solid, like they'll last a long time.Highly Recommend
This player is not expensive so I don't need to go into some PRO/CONs act like so many people's reveiws do. It is strait foreward, and from a reputable company. It works! That is enough in a day and age when customers pay top dollar for things that mostly don't! It is not a 5.1 system and does not support such direct hookups, it is simple to set up and dependable to use as a DVD player. It has component video abiltiy and I have not had a skip yet since purchase(unlike my other $350 phillips system!) It has many video options including saturation and quick setups for blacks and whites to look crisp. It can use a coaxal cable for a 5.1 decoder, but those are expensive and you bought this to save dough! It supports Dolby and DTS(unlike expensive Phillips who only supports dolby). Bear in mind, Lord of the Rings will not play in that fancy 6.1 DTS as this player only supports DTS 5.1(who sells a 6.1 theater speakers anyway? -retorical question- And why did Peter Jackson impliment such a wasteful frill on his DVD's?) The player emulates sound just fine on it's own and a decoder is an option but expensive, I will probably upgrade eventually though. Nice Player, inexpensive and very good quality too!
Mine broke after 1 year of light use. It started to marble the page and smeared a vertical red line on the left side of the page. Other users reported similar problems.It's an excellent printer for about a year, after that you can throw it away (which is not that easy btw).You save money because it is low priced, but it will cost you a lot in the end. The expensive toners are not that much of an issue because it probably doesn't last that long ...
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
i think this was the first digital camera ever created. terrible LCD screen, resolution, durablity, picture quality, color, flash, over all terrible camera
I bought this product as a birthday present for my husband. He loves it. Graphics are clear, routes are on target and he can play MP3 on it. Routes are clearly labelled. I use it to share digital pictures when on vacation. I shopped around online and in stores and found this price to be the best even with 2 day shipping costs included.
This camera has excellent ability to capture fine details. I was ableto stand at the base of a cathedral, aim the camera up, and take apicture of the architectural details at the very top of the cathedral- that's probably some five stories up. .... The drawbacks were that this camera was quite heavy, andthe image from the eyepiece was always blurry for some odd reason.
it keeps my cpu very cool. Cools like an arctic freeze. Low noise. Looks very cool! It's relatively easy to install. wow...big , Need a case big enough for it to fit....most likely not a case without ventilation on the cover.
My first digital camera and i love it. Everything worked immediately. Directions good and completely compatible with my iMac. Zoom is amazing and pictures are extremely sharp. Great 8x10 prints. I also bought the 128 media card and I can take 200 or so pictures. I use rechargeable batteries and always have an extra charged set ready.
I did purchase this rewritable, and have now gone through 2 one sent by Iomega. I have been given 2 new pieces of software and nothing will make it work. Yes it is a good price, but if you have a Gateway computer with an Open Host Controller it will NOT work. I didn't even know what this was until I purchased this rewritable and went through at least 48 hours of excrutiating conversations of how to get it to work. I finally had to ask for a refund 2 months later after being told by Iomega that I was an idiot for buying something that wasn't compatable with an Open Host Controller. This hardware will only work with a Universal Host Controller. And make sure that you have the correct version of Windows to work with it. My experience has cost me time and money and truthfully technical support from Iomega was embarassing and demeaning. In this ever growing world of computers and accessories most companies forget that the general public doesn't have all the information that they think we have when we go out to buy their product. A little courtesy and understanding can go a long way in situations like this. Iomega has neither. Go to Hewlett Packard.
When I first got the unit, I loved it when I played the first song on my MP3-CDRW, when it got to the second one, SKIPPING ALL THE WAY!... Then I noticed that it was always skipping at the same place, even though it did not skip when I played it in the computer. This was a song I downloaded from the internet, so I don't know what program was used to compress the song. So what I did was to reencode the song, turned it into a WAVE and then back into MP3, WOOHOO! NO MORE PROBLEMS!! So all of you who are having problems with some songs, that I am sure were not encoded by you, this is the fix. Now I get hundred of hours of great non-skip music. Also I have found that the unit starts playing CD-R faster than CD-RW, so if you are kind of annoyed by the 20 seconds or so that it takes for CD-RWs to start playing, try using CD-Rs... This unit is great and I recommended over any other unit out there right now!
Very good product. Excellent transaction - good price, quick delivery, all is well. Thank you!
I bought this to surf the internet &amp; watch tv at the same time. It works great I only have a small apartment so no problem with signal loss (Even on the balcony). Also I have a 2.4ghz phone which I thought might cause a problem but so far so good!
It is imporant to know about more than just the neat-o things on today's GPS units. It is more important to know what is going on when you need a voice of direction in a strange place.On a recent trip to a "Magical Kingdom", I was driving far away from my home state. It was very frustrating to discover that my destination was: NOT on my maps; The maps were not really close to reality; And that it would end up costing me time and money to buy a PAPER MAP at a local drug store to finish the trip! Seems counterproductive to spend money on a GPS unit only to rely on a map for the last 10 miles.Here are valuable lessons I learned at the expense of the Delphi NA10000:(1) Map software, and moreso updates, are critical to successful driving.(2) Private property, even those open to the public, may not be on the maps provided by the company.(3) GPS units get really confused whenever there is no known road.(3) The GPS company that uses a respected mapping company is worth the higher costs in Units.(4) Tired and frustrated children are very loud!This is a good product. It is simple. It is easily seen and loud enough for use in a minivan. The problem is that the maps are out of date, and there are no companies that are planning to provide any support for this unit.Research is the key to satisfaction with any of these items.
I love ordering ink from Amazon because I hate going to Walmart! This is about the same price as in stores and with Prime, it comes super fast. I works great in our printer. We print maybe 3-4 times a week and it usually last us anywhere from 4-6 months. Good quality. Can't beat it. Our printer is a Hp Desktop F4135.
nice 1U strip.. outlets front and rear make it a keeper! LED's are uber bright and have had no issues with these power strips at all..
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!
I am very satisfied with this keyboard it's nice and it's got gentle keys.This doesn't come with a manual so if your trying to figure out how to change the backlight color, it right next to the dial knob. This keyboard also doesn't look tacky as I thougth it would be. It's just perfect and I think it's worth the price. You won't be disappointed with this one.
I got this camera for a two month long trip around SE Asia and from what I can tell in the month that I have had it, it is going to be great for years to come. It takes beautiful pictures and is really easy to use. The delay between pictures is minimal; flash makes a great picture, very clear and precise. I love that it is not super-compact but still lightweight. I have dropped it a couple of times already :{ and it still doesn't have any scratches or show any problems in taking pictures! In short, if you want a reliable camera that is not too technical, this is it!
my camera lens even though it is 58mm. not sure why it does not fit. tried it on a different lens as well.
The ink is great, but my Canon printer only accommodates these small cartridges. Great cartridges given the printer limitations.
Amazon had a gold box special on these for only $39 and it seemed like a no brainer although the reviews were all over the map. I wasn't expecting much since I have the E5c's that cost over 10 times as much. They arrived today and I'm completely blown away. The reproduction isn't as technically accurate as the top of their line and the base is not as pronounced. But for the price, even full price, the sound is incredible. In some ways I like the less accurate reproduction even more unless I'm listening to some classical piece where you want to hear every nuance. But the sound is nothing less than amazing especially relative to the price and especially in the mids and highs. They're also easier to use than the E5c's which have wires that are much thicker and so less pliable. I'm kicking myself for not getting a few pairs now that I've heard them. If you're looking for a much warmer multidimensional sound than your stock ipod models with very good reproduction and adequate base you can't go wrong with theses amazing buds.
Purchased as a gift, the receiver has given good feedback on the headphones; they are constructed well, comfortable in use; a good value.
I absolutely love this camera. I chose to get one for my birthday. So I was looking in magazines, and I was looking at Canon's because my mom has one. I went to go look at them, and suprisingly, the Sony W100 was much bigger than I had expected. The Canon is the same size as the SD450, which is super small. I think the camera is overall better than the Sony. The only thing I have to complain about is the screen. Canon is trying to fit a large amount of megapixels over a small space, causing the pictures to look grainy on the screen, plus, it scratches easily.Make sure you order an extra battery (it is alwyas handy to have an extra) and a bigger memory card. This camera is great for first timers, it is literally a point and shoot deal.
I put off buying this for years because I thought it was just too much money. Finally broke down a couple of months ago and am glad I did. This lens is wonderful! It produces excellent sharp pictures on my 5D MkII.
I ordered one of these 300 watt/120 VAC EN600's for use with my DirecTv DVR/receiver and home theater system. In our area, We seem to get more than our share of power interuptions.I got tired of being "glitched" while watching a TV program, since the DirecTV DVR takes like 10 minutes to reboot itself after even a quick power interuption.This UPS isolates, surge protects, and sources power for a substantial period of time, (load dependent - of course). It has 6 receptacles that perform its various capabilities. (Note that not all receptacles provide the same type of protection).I have a whole-house generator to use in the case of total power "outages" and this unit maintains uninterupted power to my entire AV system (includes 56" HDTV, Suround Sound Reciever/processor, & DVD player) easily for 15 minutes, while I do the manual "switch-over" from "the grid" to my generator.It would be great for those looking for PC protection as well and comes with an automatic "orderly shutdown" capability over the USB port.It is a little "pricey" perhaps, but is probably cheapest in its class while a very high quality unit by comparison.
Product arrived super fast. I have Prime and ordered on a Friday night. Original delivery was not expected until Monday but arrived Saturday early noon.So far so good. Meter is lightweight. Feels ok. No as solidly built as you would expect for $300. Seems to work great so far. Will need to play around with it for a while.The jog wheel turns (increases/decreases) opposite to how I would like it/how you would intuitively think it would increase the values you want to set so that is a slight negative for me. I dont think there is a way to change this in the settings either.Will update review after working with it for more time.This should last me a LONG time and take my pix to the next level, at least exposure-wise.Bought for us with my Canon 60D and 430ex ii flash for ambient and flash modes
The Sony home theater system preformed excellent for the cost. It was easy to hook up and balance with the included microphone. One improvement would be to supply a coil of speaker wire and push in connections on the back of the speakers. I had to cut 2 speaker wires off and splice them to wires that were too short for the surround speakers. Treble and bass adjustment was done without a hitch. Selecting FM stations for pre-select handled very well. The ability to pull in FM stations was on the weak side, even with the included antenna mounted horizontal. I have a cassette tape deck, a CD changer and DVD/VCR deck connected to my unit.
I have the same problem as Joe. I bought this from Circuit City. The same night I bought it, the LCD starts messing up. First it gives me upside down invert text, other times, it gives me Big test where I can not read it right. I exchanged that one. This one dose not have the same problem with the LCD. This problem causes the LCD to not show up at all. It plays great but I want to be able to change to different songs. I can not change to different songs if I can not see the options.
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!
this is a high quality product. i have experience in the military and have used third generation nvg's many many times while driving humvees at night w/only nvg's for night vision. this product is comparable to military nvg/s at a fraction of the cost. second or third generation night vision will cost you thousand/s of dollars with a minimal return for performance. the later generations will last longer of course, due to first generation tubes burning out somewhat quicker than later generations. if you factor in how many first generation units you could buy for second generation units this is a mute point. the later generations do allow viewing at longer distances and at lower ambient light levels however. for the majority of people however, first generation is acceptable. when you pick up this unit you will feel quality. it is all metal with the majority being "armored" with a quality rubber shell. the controls are easy to use, the ir is effective for most uses. it comes w/storage bag, nice bonus. it uses 123 series lithium camera batteries for longer run time and longer storage time. they are expensive however, about 6-7 dollars apiece. there is some distortion on the perimeter of your viewing, but small price to pay for price/performace of this product. whatever you buy this product for, whether for viewing wildlife, security, or just to have a cool gadget around, this is the finest first generation night vision product around. and yes, amazon is the best deal you will find. as usual, fast shipping and excellent service w/amazon. when second/third generation products come down in price, i will be the first to buy one, until then however....this simply is the finest you can buy. the only complaints i have w/this product is the omission of a tripod mount and it seems they could have designed the battery compartment latch better. minor details in an otherwise excellent product. kudos to night owl and amazon.
the memory card arrived in record time with a very small shipping cost, it works well and performed without a hitch THANKS
For $20, this is a pretty good deal. It does an excellent job of sealing out noises. If you like loud, boomy bass, you will love the sound of the Bass Freqs. The bass is too artificial for my tastes. The OEM iPod headphones offer better mid-high definition. Overall, I'm satisfied, but only because of the low price.
After initially thinking this to be a God send I soon found it to be straight from HELL. This items works only sparadically at best. I called tech support took 1 hour on hold. Finally technical help said, &quot;we have had lots of reports of sparadic data flow&quot;. In laymens term, it doesn't work all the time. Software is the issue as data seems to get compacted and lost. Unless they come out with a software upgrade steer away from this.
good product. feets my needs (amateur photographer). maybe not the greatest filter, but good value for the cheap price you pay.
ORDERED THESE BINOCULARS BECAUSE OUR NEIGHBOR HAD THE SAME ITEM, AND WHEN WE TRIED THEM THEY WERE SUPERIOR TO ANY BINOCULAR WE HAD USED. WE LIVE ON LAKE HURON, AND THE IMAGE STABILIZER ALLOWS US TO ZERO IN ON SPECIFIC WILDLIFE. WE ARE ALSO BIRD WATCHERS, AND IT MAKES IDENTIFYING THE BIRDS MUCH EASIER. THE BINOCULARS ARE WELL WORTH THE MONEY, AND WE'RE SURE WE'LL HAVE MANY YEARS OF USE OUT OF THEM.
I love these headphones and they don't fall out of my ears.Comfort and sound transmission is also great.Shipping was fast almost the next day.
On the last day of my trip to Costa Rica I clicked the shutter on a Canon G9 and it beeped several times at me. I tried again, same response. I checked screen and it read "Card Locked". Back in the car I tried everything from setting and unsetting the little lock tab to a new battery. I couldn't display any of the 100 +/- photos taken, shoot anymore, or even access functions like "format".Back home neither of our computers recognize it as a device, and my wife's camera simply says "no memory card" when I try it there.All photos are lost and I am returning this "dead piece of plastic" tomorrow. I would love to see some statistics on how often this happens and if any brand is more reliable. Trip was great otherwise.
It fits comfortably on my wrist, but the clickwheel is a bit hard to manage under the plastic cover--volume in particular is difficult to control.
I bought the scanner specifically to save family slides dating back to the early fifties for posterity, and am quite pleased with the results. My parents took a lot of slides, (about three thousand) and I must admit that it is quite time consuming, but the results are quite satisfactory, and the enhancement features are great. I have also scanned a few photos with very good results.Canon CanoScan 4400F Color Image Scanner (1306B002)
I was a little apprehensive about ordering a DVD player online from a company I had never heard about. But I'm glad I did. This is an awesome DVD player.I recently bought a Sharp 42" 1080p LCD HDTV and I didn't want to take part in the format wars going on between Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. Plus those players are just to expensive right now. I decided to buy an upconverting DVD player that would convert regular DVDs to 1080p. I have to say that the Oppo produces images so fine that I personally can't tell them apart from real HD movies.And the sound coming from the 5.1 analog outputs is so fabulous that I'm enjoying my SACD and DVD-Audio discs with new appreciation. I couldn't get sound from the digital coax output, though. I'm not blaming the player at this point; perhaps it's the cable or a loose connection somewhere. But I'm not too concerned right now since the 5.1 analog gives superior sound quality anyway, being uncompressed.This player plays almost every kind of disc you can imagine (except the true HD discs). I had to have one that would play SACD and DVD-A, and this one does the trick.Oppo even packages this player in classy style. The player comes in the box packaged in a nifty cloth pouch fastened with Velcro and the Oppo logo on the front. It wasn't simply wrapped in foam or plastic and fastened with tape. Not a real big deal, but I appreciate the extra little extras Oppo gives, including the HDMI cable that is provided.It's a little more expensive than most regular DVD players, but it does so much more, and it does it so well. It's worth the price. I highly recommend it.
This is an incredible TV for the money. You will NOT find a better quality TV for your money than Sharp. Sony may be a slightly better TV but the significant increase in price is not worth it as far as I am concerned.The glossy and crafty finish of this TV will make any room look like a million dollars and the picture quality is worth a million dollars.Furthermore, Sharp has EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. My 3rd Sharp TV (Model LC37D40U) arrived with a defective printed circuit board. Sharp arranged to have the TV picked up from my house and I noticed that the repair shop scratched the frame of the TV during the repair process.The repair shop failed to take any responsibility for the physical damage that they caused but Sharp took immediate action. Sharp sent me a brand new LC37D62U (latest model) as a replacement for the scratched TV and this TV functions flawlessly.As a result of this fantastic service, I will only buy Sharp TV's from this point forward. This is my 3rd Sharp Aquos TV and I refuse to buy any other brand of HDTV.My only complaint about this TV is that the TV only has 1 DEDICATED composite input port and 2 NON-DEDICATED component/composite input ports.A NON-DEDICATED Input Port means that there are BOTH one component (HD) cable connector AND one composite (SD) cable connector sharing the SAME input port. This means that you MUST choose the connector type (HD or SD) based upon your input device (HD or SD). A DEDICATED Input Port means that the input port ONLY has one HD component cable connector OR one SD composite cable connector -- but NOT both.I would have preferred the TV to have 2 DEDICATED COMPONENT INPUT PORTS and 2 DEDICATED COMPOSITE INPUT PORTS rather than my having to chose between the component or composite cable connectors on the same input port. However, there are 2 additional HDMI INPUT PORTS which compensate for this input design.This is NOT a real big deal. I have my HDTV set top box plugged into Component/Composite Input Port #1 using the HD component cable connectors. My DVD/VCR plugged into the one dedicated composite input Port #2 using the SD composite cable connectors and I have XBOX 360 plugged into Component/Composite Input Port #3 using the HD component cable connectors. I do NOT use either one of the HDMI Input Ports yet.The remote is very very easy to use and it has lights on it which is nice when you are watching TV in the dark. Programming the TV and setting the TV up is a breeze.Do not waste your money with lessor brands like Olevia because you will definitely notice a vast difference in picture quality. Instead, save your money and spend the extra $300 - $400 to buy a Sharp because the difference in picture quality is similar to the difference between a Ford Taurus and a Mercedes Benz - get my drift.This is simply a fantastic quality TV for the money.I plan to buy another Sharp LC 42" inch set this year because Sharp is a great brand of TV.
I bought these v-modas a couple of months ago. I love them so much that I just bought a second pair for myself and a pair for my wife.The sound is excellent - better than that of my Shure E2Cs and other earphones I have tried. Sound isolation is also fabulous.Highly recommended!
I bought the item for my Canon Rebel T3i DSLR camera. Seller's item description states that the flash is compatible with Canon DSLR cameras. But it didn't work. I mounted the flash as described in the manual and tried many different settings in my camera. But I couldn't get it to work. When I try to enter my camera's external flash settings while the flash is correctly mounted and switched on, I get a warning states that "either the flash is powered off or incompatible with the camera".
I liked this router initially, as setup was easy and the html interface to all the features was really nice.Then, it started...my network connection would just go away...I looked in vain at my software applications and then finally figured out that it was the router. I had to powerdown then power back up the router, then it would work again for a while.I called Linksys tech support and after finally getting through, I was told to reinstall Windows 2000 and that would solve the problem.I took another tack and bought a NetGear RT314. The NetGear isn't nearly as pretty, and anything beyond simple setup requires you to Telnet into the router (instead of using a Web interface), but....but....but....it has run and run and run and run and I've never had to touch it. I've never had to power it down once.IT JUST WORKS!So, avoid the Linksys and get a NetGear
Ordered two of these for two cameras (same model). One worked fine, the other was defective, but seller resolved this quickly with a working replacement. All are working fine now.
This is a horrible GPS! I have a furniture store and we have a few GPS's for our trucks (all garmin) and this is the worst by far.My biggest complaint is the volume. Sometimes you don't want the GPS lady screaming in your ear and you want to turn the volume down quickly and conveniently. We use this all the time in the city. The driver may know the general route but just needs the GPS for the last stint to find the exact address. It's also useful if you need to take a phone call, talk to your passenger, etc, etc. With our other GPS's you just turn down a little volume wheel on the side of the unit (takes about 2 seconds), then back up when you need it. With this POS you have to punch a couple of different menus on the actaul screen to finally get to a volume setting, where you then have to have a steady hand to precisely adjust a digital volume bar, just to turn it down. Then when you need it back up, repeat! It's very laborious and very dangerous to do while driving. A total idiot designed this thing.The other thing that pisses me off is that even at maximum volume, this thing is not very loud. Some of our trucks are diesel and you literally can not hear this GPS "at all". Literally. It will only operate in a quiet car...which is fine for 90% of people but...why not just make it like all of the other GPS's they've made where you can just turn it up louder if you need to??Other than those glaring weaknesses, it is not "good" at anything in particular either...overall a pretty crappy product.
Bait and switch, I ordered 2 HP laser jet cartridges to get what was advertised on the Amazon Web site.# Laser Toner Cartridge.# Q6002A.# Genuine Original.# Hewlett Packard OEM.the amazon # ASIN: B0009RMKBQwhat I received was 2 re-manufactured cartridges.
I was expecting this lumbar support to actually do what it says - support my lower back in my work chair. However, the material is flexible, so when you lean back on it, it goes back with you. Not very supportive! I gave it to a co-worker, and she had to ball up her jacket and stick it between the chair and this back support for it to even remotely begin to help. You might as well save your money and find an old blanket to put behind you in your chair instead of buying this.
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'd rate this low since basically the product is unnecessary. There are a number of binocular body harnesses on the market and many people, includidng myself already own and use one. My new Steiner binoculars have a "unique" way of attaching a simple neck strap or harness to them that involves a slot built into each side of the rubber housing. The simple neck strap included with the binoculars has a tab on each end that pushes into the slot to secure it. Unfortunately, most harnesses come with simple plastic clips that will attach to small rings found on most other binoculars. If Steiner had this set up on their binoculars, you could use most harnesses that are already on the market. They could also include a ring with a tab to fit into the existing slots that would allow you to use various straps and harnesses, but they don't. I think the profit motive was behind this design which forces you to buy their harness which comes with these ring tabs that probably cost pennies to make. The ring tabs aren't offered for sale separately, at least I couldn't locate any on the web. So if you want to use a harness, you must buy theirs. The harness comes with several different tab rings to match various models of Steiner binoculars. You're expected to use the pair you need and discard the rest....that's how inexpensive they are. I attached the proper tab rings to my Steiner binoculars and discarded the remaining rings and the Steiner harness itself since I already own a perfectly good binocular harness I can use with these binoculars now that they have the tab rings attached to the housing.Why not sell (or just include) these inexpensive and simple tab rings instead of forcing you to buy an entire harness package that includes them? I think the answer is $$.
This printer is the best thing that happened to me in a long time.It is fast, prints great,and is very small and light.I travel a lot and always have my notebook computer with me. Their have been many times that I wished that I could print something in the hotel room. Now I can.The i70 fits in the same case as my compaq notebook and now goes with me everywhere.Another thing is the cost of the ink is great. I found a web site that seels compatable ink for this printer at a great price. ....Their was a ... rebate on this at the time I bought it, but I would have bought it without the rebate.I have a HP Laser and a HP photo 7960 and this printer keeps up with both of them. The photos are not as good as the HP 7960 but this is not a stand alone photo printer.You get what you pay for and this little printer will not disappoint you.
I am very happy with it. Bluetooth works excellent.We travelled to Niagara Falls & Toronto and nuvi 360 did a perfect job.I would higly recommend.
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!!!
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 wear both "cans" and in-ear headphones and these are the best in-ear phones I've found. Take the time to try all the sizes and types (rubber vs foam) of ear buds. You need a good seal in the ear canal to shut out ambient sound. DO NOT wear jogging or driving where you need to hear outside sounds.
This memory card works very good and it's cheaper that other in the whole market. I recommend it.
Unless you enjoy talking for hours on end with non-technical support staff in Bangalore, and like the idea of installing several hundred megabytes of intrusive software, there are better alternatives. Like many HP products, the hardware is alluring. This is overshadowed by their bloated, buggy and performance destroying software, which you must install if you want to take advantage of even basic features like the document feeder. There are more basic drivers for XP, but these don't operate the document feeder or allow you much control over the scanner.
What a terrible product. After only 4 months of use it is no longer working. Don't waste your time or your money with this product. MOVE ON
this item is totally professional and gives excellent resultswould hope that it continues to be available as can not find it in our stores
This player started making loud motor noises half way into every movie from the first one we tried. The swivel screen is nice, but in a car bag would not stay upright very well. We returned it.
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).
This product gives off great sound and, although basic, has all the features that your average joe would want. The cords are a bit long and get in the way if you don't have the space behind the speakers, but you can bundle them up with a plastic zip tie pretty good. The one complaint that I have is that the inserts do not allow a 2nd gen nano to fit on the charger... sure, the insert is not necessary, but it sure makes for clean lines. I plan on calling Bose to request the right size insert. I hope they have it!
I am very satisfied with this product. It is very quiet (I've been using the "Low" setting) and doesn't take up a lot of room. In fact, I don't notice it at all. My computer has remained cool and has worked very well since I have been using this product. I can't say I have any complaints.
I purchased these headphones for my 3 year old daughter to watch movies on flights. They fit wonderfully and the audio quality is great. Very happy with the purchase.
This was a great idea. You have your cable box in a enclosed unit with wood between the t.v. control and you....put the Generation Remote in and you no longer have to open the doors to control the t.v. It works so great that our neighbor two houses down had one (he told us about how great it was) and we ended up changing each others channels. Returned one to the co. and they sent us a new one with different numbers to control (kind of like a garage door control unit).
The Sansa Rhapsody e260r, which I believe is the same as the e260, fell into my temporary possession because a co-worker could not figure out how to use it for a number of weeks. I spent several hours trying to have it work with various programs or use what was on it to no avail. I finally was able to delete some gimmicky software from the player and then transfer mp3s to the player either by using the OK Musicmatch Jukebox portable manager and then finally by dragging and dropping. Either transfer method lost the titles of many of the songs, though they remained sorted by album/artist. The player's "wheel" is a poor knock-off of the ipod's, which in its many forms that I have used is the best 'hardware' for mp3s that I have found (although I am not a fan of it due to its specific file type & software). The e260r also has non-intuitive "pause" for stop... no actual "stop" that is apparent... and often a hidden "resume song" (or something to that effect) to get back to where the user was... and other awkward features. I'm glad I borrowed this player... now I can give it back.
Installed in my old G5. Took a bit of time to find the right spot and then I had to dig around for the T-shaped antenna that came with the computer. Once I found that, it just worked. No hassle. Make sure you have your T-shaped antenna and this should get your G5 online in no time.
This is my second Lexmark. I would never buy another. I only bought this second one because it was being sold at a fundraiser for my sister-in-law's chorus. It was brand new. First thing is that Consumer Reports wrote that the Lexmark ink is the most expensive of all the printer mfgrs.I'm printing a Christmas newsletter on it. Gripe 1: The side with 6 pictures takes six minutes to print. Gripe 2: The black ink was half used after 40 pages! (This poor speed and ink performance is nowhere close to the specs Lexmark provides.) Gripe 3: The worse thing is that just like with my old Lexmark, the feed mechanism grabs unevenly, and the paper gets jammed. Or it doesn't grab at all. Gripe 4: After a major jam, it smeared ink on the backs of the next 10 pages, wasting lots of expensive paper and ink before I noticed it.I have to babysit this thing. I hate it!
We have two PCs in our home, and wanted to share our cable modem and printers. Although I'm pretty much illiterate about networking, I had this device setup and running in about 30 minutes. Linksys even includes instructional videos on CD that make setup pretty much idiot-proof. After reading other reviews, I was worried the device would be noisy. However, it's really very quiet. (The cooling fan on my PC is louder.) I have to put my ear within a few inches of the router to hear the buzzing others have 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!
The box it comes in says 'flat' on it and they are. You will hear every little sound possible in its range but nothing will standout as overpowering.Caveat: Haven't totally broken these in yet.Plugged into a PRODIGY HD2 ADVANCE DE PCI card with full VIA\Envy-Audio Deck software control, using my personal choice of interchangable OP-AMPS.First: The typical vocal range is very good and crisp. Any talking or singing is going to be completely clear. Second: The high end range stands out, you will hear every tap, every cymbal, every high pitch scream with ease. Third: The low thumps will be missing but you will hear every drum beat and low note but it won't jump out at you. Prefect monitor or mixing headphones. For action movies or hard rock listening, not so much.For comparison, I have an older Sennheiser HD 238 (open air) that covers a range with better bass and high responses but clutters sounds together, can clearly hear some things in the background that the ATHM40FS only hints at but picking out individual voices or instruments is easier with the ATHM40FS. I guess that is the 'closed' versus 'open' headphones difference or 'work' versus 'fun' options when buying headphones.Comfortable. Nice long cord but I required a $.84 1/8" adapter to convert from the 1/4" plug it came with. Better listening range than most 5-28000Hz. Sensitivity: 100 dB might account for not amplifying smaller details. 60ohmsAt the $40 Market Place price I found, it's a keeper.
I've had this camera for a couple of years, and up until now have been pleased. The last time that I powered it up, the lense housing extended at a crooked angle, and I got a &quot;zoom error&quot; message. The camera is now inoperable. It seems many others on the web have experienced this as well. I contacted the nearest Fuji authorized repair center and was quoted $120 to fix the camera. I might as well buy a new one for that money (not a Fuji though).
Great stuff, I am a network admin and this product works great. U need to know how to configure it for all those nay sayers to make it work past the simple setup design that it comes with
It worked once and then nothing. I was trying to connect a external hard drive from my mac days that has a firewire 400 & 800. It didn't work for me but not 100% sure it was supposed to work.
This was a Christmas gift for my 15 year old daughter, she just loves it.
All the documentation for this item were available online so setup was easy and it works great. The wireless signal goes through metal walls here in our tin cans we live in and I can still get signal about 150-200 ft away in another room.
This is the best surround system that I have ever had. I love the bass and the clarity in the highs. The only negative I could think of would be that I wish the mids were just a little stonger. But overall, I don't think you can find a better home theatre system for less money.
I like the volume level on these earphones--much better than the wimpy ones that have built-in volume control. Sony in the way to go. The only complaint that I have about these is that they are cumbersome to wear while on the computer, however, perfect while jogging or on the bike.
This wiring harness is an adapter for after-market speakers to utilize OEM speaker wiring on Ford and Mazda vehicles.
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!!!
These are great for running or walking outside, when you want to hear whatever traffic may be around you and your music.
I ordered, it was shipped quickly and the product works. What more can you ask for.
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.
Don't buy cheap KVM extenders, you'll be glad you didn't. Everything Gefen produces is of high quality and tuned for actual A/V production work, instead of some weak picture that only a server admin could stand to look at all day.
The driver provided in the package on CD crashed my computer. There was some sort of conflict with ALL of my printers. I had to uninstalled the D-Link and all of my printers, go get the latest driver for the D-Link and reinstall everything. Once I did all of that the D-Link worked okay.Bottom-line: don't use the driver included with the product. Get the latest from the D-Link site.
I have been using a Linksys Router (BEFSR41) for several months. It has operated flawlessly! I was intrigued by Linksys introduction of a new Router with Wireless capabilities built in. I work from home and was looking for a wireless solution to replace the extra long LAN cable running all over the house. After review several other comparable products I choose Linksys because of the Price/Performance. Setting up this product required only some simple configurations. I also purchased a Linksys Wireless Interface (WPC11) for my laptop. This combination took less than an hour to install and setup. Both products worked together the first time out of the box and have been performing great! When connected to the office, I can not tell the difference from a wired connection. In my opinion, the Linksys Wireless Router and Interface provided an easy to install and reliable setup at a Great Value!!!
it's better than what I have now. I think I can get better qulity of photos. of course, the price is very good!
I really did my homework before choosing this device, and I'm glad I did. It was time I jumped into the digital age, and for a brief moment I considered buying a video Ipod, but I quickly learned that Archos is the way to go for the movie/TV buff.All of the great reviews for the Archos 604 stand true. I'm not the most tech savy person out there, and I have a very easy time utilizing all the features of my new toy. There's no software to install; just plug in the USB cord and go. It's user friendly in that the buttons are mostly intuitive, the drag-and-drop capability makes it simple to copy files from a PC, and navigating the menus are a snap. The LCD screen is beautiful. The picture is crisp and crystal clear even outdoors. The external speaker is a nice feature that a lot of other PMPs don't offer, and the sound is okay for what it is, but the headphones offer great quality. The volume control in the cord is awesome. I thought I was going to have to buy a storage case and was pleased to find that wasn't the case. The pouch that everyone hated so much has been replaced by a semi-hard case that envelopes the device. It holds it securely, leaving the headphone jack exposed for easy access. I haven't purchased the DVR docking station yet, but I'm excited to test it out.Overall, I highly recommend this device. It's well worth the price for the pop-culture fan who's always on the go.
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.
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nice sound but doesn't have a really rich bass sound , really expected more sound out of them,, but love the design
The sound quality of this product is fine. The folding headset does not result in as compact a package as I had hoped for. The folding links don't stay unfolded and the headset won't stay positioned on my head.
I am relatively new in photography and in my little experience I have only used Canon lenses for my camera, an EOS 350D. Eager to get involved in macro photography, I bought this lens a couple of weeks ago and I was extremely impressed when I got it. It is, of course, bulky but it has a magnificent sense of touch and an absolutely silent and quick focusing mechanism. I can't say about picture quality as I haven't tested it much yet (everything I shot so far was great), but it was a wonderful surprise to see that it came with its hood, ring and case, all in such an attractive price! Well done, SIGMA!!!
This is an excellent buy for the money. Until PS3 and blu ray drop in this price range (currently $229), this will be an unbeatable deal for upscaling your existing movies and DVD rentals. I just wish I could figure out a code for the universal remote for this product.
Comfortable headset. Callers could not hear me. I've been through 3 different kinds of headsets with no luck. I wonder if it has to do with my new phone... so be prepared in case it is the product.
I bought a couple of these because I bought a power attenuator which is connected between the amp and the speaker cab, necessitating another cable. I bought two since the price was right. I have always found this Hosa company's stuff to be really reliable, and they're inexpensive compared to most of the competition. I have two pairs of 8-channel 1/4"-to-RCA snakes of theirs which I bought in 1996 to use with an ADAT and a Mackie 16-channel recording mixer, and they're still fine today.What impressed me was the very heavy gauge of these cables. You won't mistake these for instrument cables. So I'm pretty confident of their durability.Highly recommended.
Got this Lowepro Rezo 50 camera bag from Media Mart-Amazon Marketplace very quickly. It is a sturdy bag, plenty of room for my Canon Powershot a1100is, or even my older (and larger) Powershot a590is with room to spare. You could fit an even larger camera in it. The extra zippered compartment easily holds extra SD cards (in cases) and 4 AA batteries; it also has a flap over it with a velcro closure. It can hang around your neck with the included strap or probably even go around your waist if you don't have a belt to attach it to. The belt attachment is nice with velcro AND a snap for added security. It's light weight, not too small and not too bulky. I'm happy with this product.
The battery was quite easy to install in its cradle. It stands on its side so it is very narrow footprint on the desk while it recharges. The time to recharge was under 2 hours. It uses the power cord that comes with the printer. You can recharge through the printer or connect directly to the battery holder.
The product I received did not work and since this was a christmas gift this was a great inconvience for me. I didnt received a replacement product until after the first of the year and then when I tried to return the faulty product they had not paid enough shipping for it to be returned. I dont think I will be doing business with these people again.
Thank goodness for Amazon, this product was dead on arrival but Amazon gave me a quick return and refund.
This is a great clock radio, small footprint but BIG sound. Very easy setup and the external antenna connector lets my rooftop antenna pull in some great stations over 75 miles away. You will not be disappointed, it's worth the extra cash. The bass out of the single speaker beats the Bose FM/CD tabletop players hands down.
Just what the picture shows. Construction feels solid. Would give five stars except the protective cover of the power switch is a little flimsy -- which is fine if you have stationary rack with no traffic and little switching on an off.
I just got this CD Player today and i have to say that this product is AWSOME!It will no skip!I shake it viontely and it wont skip at all,I eve skmacked it just to see if it skiped and it DIDNT!Pros:WONT skip at all!Stylish looksGreat BassGood DisplayCons:For $40 more you could have one with a rado built in,but do you really NEED a $40 radio?Other then that i cant think of any other problems (if tht even counts....)All in all I totally recommend this CD player to any one who wants a great one.
The handheld came fast and working fine. However, it was missing an appropriate stylus and software CD. I had to purchase the stylus separatelly, whuch forced me to wait another week to use my handheld. I was able to download the software from the Internet for free. I would have appreciated if the seller had told me about these missing items before I bought the handheld.
This is not necessarily for those who want world class sound on their computer. It works perfectly for computers with on-board sound card issues or broken sound ports. No driver to install. Just plug and play. Sometimes things this cheap do work.
I bought this to scan my fathers slide collection. It took some time but all the slides turned out great. Was able to transfer slides to a picture frame for him as a gift. Easy to use
I bought a couple of these to replace the ones provided with my Tivo units. They are lower profile, easier to hide and have so far emitted the proper commands. Nothing will aggravate you more than sitting down to watch a NASCAR race and you get some crappy shopping network selling crappy widgets!
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).
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.
ordered 2 of these also, my daughter and I both love them. They work great in convert music to our car's stereo system.
I bought this little tablet from Greenworld hoping to replace the little $100 android tablet that I have that I think is a piece of junk. And I was very impressed on the speed on the acer tablet. It can do way more things than my little tablet since it is windows based and not android. I definately would recommend this to a friend. I will be sending the android tablet back to try and get my money back. I just bought another one of these acer's for my nephew for his birthday. Definately a 5 star product for the money.
This is a classic example of quality control roulette. Some will work and others may destroy your iPod and it isn't worth the risk to save a few bucks. I plugged one end of the charger to a iPod classic and plugged the adapter into a wall socket. The adapter began making sizzling and popping sounds so I immediately unplugged it from the wall. But it got worse. There was no way to remove the connection from the iPod by hand and I eventually had to resort to using a pair of channel locks to disconnect it. This literally destroyed the charger but at least the iPod still worked. So I never did try the auto charger because I figured that would set off every engine light on the dashboard. If you feel lucky and can afford to buy multiple iPods, this is the product for you.
It is a very user friendly device. The battery lasts a very long time and I am pleased with the quality of sound that comes out of it.
Good stuff at a low price is just what people need today. Consider yourself as one who helps in these tight money times.
I got it up and running in 10 minutes on first try. I am using a Orinoco Silver PC card with it, with WEP off. Its been on for like 4 hours now, and unlike other reviewers, i havent had any routing lock ups etc. The components in the network are 1) laptop (DELL, using WIN ME) 2) desktop (SONY VAIO using WIN 98SE) and 3) @HOME cable modem.Overall, as of now, i am very much satisfied with it.
Brought this into my local shop to have installed with my new Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT. Works perfectly and utilizes the 4 steering wheel control buttons on my 03 Ford Expedition - Vol+, Vol-, Source, and Memory.The Source button toggles through all the available audio/video sources that are active.The Memory button works only in the AM/FM radio mode and toggles through my programmed stations. I don't have Sirius or XM so I haven't tested that, but I'm assuming it works in that mode, too. I don't have any CD's so I haven't tested to see if it advances to the next track. It does nothing in ipod mode.I have read other reviews stating that there was some lag between the time they press the button and the radio responding, but I did not experience any delay whatsoever. For my particular set up, this product has met my expectations.
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.
I use these headphone ALL THE TIME. I use them when listening to music on my laptop, I use them when I want to be in quiet mode through my guitar amp, when I'm chillin' in the hammock outside, ALL. THE. TIME.They leak some sound being open ear, but not an insane amount. That being said, not the best headphones if you're working in a cube or riding the bus/subway.For the price, these puppies cannot be beat in my opinion. I have owned many-a-pair of headphones, a couple in the same price range, and these are my favorites out of the bunch. They are comfortable on the head and sound fantastic.
Got an older PC you want to upgrade? Dose it have those good ol' 184-pin DDR slots? Then this is the thing for you! (Please note: be sure to look at the specifications for your computer before purchasing this item. Incompatibility issues may cause your fist to exhibit high amounts of velocity twords the screen you are looking at now.)
Im really glad I purchased this cleaner. It works very well, doesn't leave any smudges or residue. I use it on my laptop and ipad.
Okay, read the other reviews...this system doesn't work. I bought the first one and it worked for one movie. It would no longer hold a charge and then the screen when black...even if it was plugged into the wall. So...I returned it and got another one. I went to the Cyberhome web site and followed all the rules for the battery....there is quite an addendum for battery care for this model. Well same as above. Target..pull this item. Cyberhome...your 707 is better, even with the large add on battery.
The inkjet pack is a disappointment.Its colors are faded,and pictures come out with lines as if it were the end of a cartridge.The last one before this was very good.
This model, despite the Magnavox label is NOT a Magnavox product and has no support from there. It is actually Funai, and they no longer support this model. You cannot play HDMI DVDs and there is no firmware upgrade. If you want an obsolete model with no service support then go ahead and buy it. If you want something that will work tomorrow then pass or you're just going to be out $50
Word of advice - Download the latest drivers/firmware from the Linksys web site before you get started. This is especially critical if you have Windows XP (which I do). I used both the integrated Linksys wireless network card and the wireless PC card. I have a mix of Windows XP, 2000, and 98 in my home. When I initially installed the network, I did not have the latest drivers/firmware. These have patches to support Windows XP. The network would operate for a couple of minutes and then &quot;hang&quot;. Once I upgraded the firmware on the router and the driver software, everything was fine. I also used the Linksys cable modem.One other interesting thing I discovered. There is a configuration utility that goes with the wireless PC card. It illustrates that, the farther removed you are from the router, the weaker the signal strength. Eventually, it seems that the signal disappears altogether. However, this didn't actually mean that you lost your connection. I was in a diagonally opposite end of my house and was still able to browse the web even though the configuration utility showed 0 signal strength! It was slower, but I was still connected.
I go to cartridge world for my personal plain jane hp printer but grandma's mfc didn't seem to work well with the refurb cartidges. Hp cartridges are more expensive but they are name brand. alot of the cartridge world ones don't have the same amount of ink in them or the ink coagulates or something. buying a new hp cartridge every time is the cold calculated safe way out - this is what i get for grandma when i just want it to work untill i need to change it.
This is a great printer, but the lack of a papertray severly hampers productivity. You can open the manual feed door and stack paper there, but it hangs out and over time bends the paper etc. The paper tray is a 150 dollar option. If you want to buy this printer with the papertray already bundled, buy the 2550N.
Very pleased with the product, ease of ordering and excellent shipping time frame
I ordered three Canon color cartridges. All arrived quickly and as advertized, were Canon originals. Also, prices were the best online I found. Thank you.
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.
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.
It's pretty cool stuff for its price.The quality of video &amp; audio does not disappoint me.I captured DV-tape images I've got and edited themwith Adobe Primiere, and it worked well!There was no problem in doing that.And it fits into the 35mm camera bag, I can carry iteverywhere!
I had been deliberating for months about coffee maker options; had been disappointed in traditional brew models because they were difficult to keep clean and broke frequently. After investigating the Presto model...and reliving memories of the percolator from my childhood...I decided to invest in this approach to coffee. I'm so pleased!! The coffee is excellent and I enjoy the 'percolating' sounds, which surprisingly take very little time to work the magic! I can keep the percolator really clean quite efficiently and it currently behaves like a veritable workhorse...steadily making excellent hot coffee and looking downright elegant at the same time! I am truly grateful for another reviewer's recommendation to purchase Melitta 627402 Wrap Coffee Filters, which work quite effectively to keep coffee grounds out of the coffee. I would highly recommend this product for anyone tired of purchasing typical coffee brew models...repeatedly...who would also enjoy an EXCELLENT cup of coffee consistently!!!
Set this up on a desktop running Windows 2000 and a laptop running Windows XP. The setup utility that came with the linksys was just awful, it was difficult to setup, the configuration did not work with XP, and new drivers were needed that still don't work properly.By comparison, an install with dlink went seemlessly and has performed without fault from the start. In my opinion, I'd go with the d-link everytime...
Puzzled by those who disliked it. The instructions are on the underside of the gadget, as well as the package, of course. Use only 2 very small drops; using too much will damage the disk (as it says in the instructions). Spin 15-20 times, and then wipe off any remaining haze with the included pad. I have been using this with well-used DVDs from Netflix, and very pleased with it. I have been looking for a second one to give as a gift, and in the process saw others that don't look nearly as good, at higher prices. I highly recommend this Memorex product.
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!
My money was well spent and I recieved my product without any problems.How did I ever survive without my nuvi? Don't know.
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.
This product is top of the line and an industry standard for recording. The price was awesome and the condition of the item was excellent.
This transmitter has lots of static, terrible sound and screws up my ipod every time I use it. Each time I use it, especially if I try to skip through songs,I have to reset my ipod. It also seems to mess up the rest of the song that I tried to skip (or maybe that's from all the resetting) and today I have to restore my ipod after using the transmitter. I will try to get my money back but will throw it in the garbage if I can't. Totally not worth it.
I purchased in 11/01, worked fine until 2/17 and hasn't since and still can't get a straight answer from Sony. For the money I spent, you'd think I'd get alittle service but can't, even calling every other day. One day they say paper work is being processed for a replacement, now they say a technician will be out to service, although that same technician visited 2/22 and found it &quot;not repairable&quot;. If you do alittle more research than I did, you will find that people who have had problems, can't get them fixed, and I suspect the people who haven't had problems, well time will tell! Don't bother with Sony product.
We purchased this drive just for backup purposes. It dies within 6 months of us using it. Don't waste your money.
I'll sum it up in one word...POS!!! So glad I didn't spend more than two bucks on this! Sadly it's not even worth the hassle to even bother to return, I think that's their ploy. I'm deeply astonished that Amazon continues to allow this company to pimp their horrible product with all the bad reviews...what a joke!
Really like this battery charger alot and with conditioning mode batteries last longer.Very quick charge time even when in a hurry.
I recently bought this lens amid trepidation that the 85mm focal length would overwhelm the x1.6 crop factor of my Digital Rebel XL. My worries were needless: just a step or two back from the subject plus some getting used to the telephoto perspective were enough to turn this lens into the most effective portrait lens that I have. When attached to my EOS Elan 7n film camera, however, the lens really truly comes into its own, as the full frame 35mm SLR delivers the entire focal range of this lens. The focused image is incredibly crisp compared to any other non-L grade lens. And I agree that this lens deserves the red ring of courage around it, like the L lenses have. This glass is absolutely essential in a very short list of affordable lenses, and should give many of the non-affordable ones a run for their money. Solidly built too, with an old-fashioned no-nonsense look to it. I highly recommend it.
I bought 2 one for each of my younger children. They love that they can take it anywhere since it is so little. But don't let the size fool you it sounds really good. My older son liked it so much he has asked that we get him one. Which I will do for his birthday.
The speakers have great sound but after 6 months the speakers would quit without warning. I checked Klipsch message board and this seemed to be a common problem.
Appears to be standard quality . The cable arrived promptly.I was concerned that this cable would not work with my S-8000. It works perfectly. So add the S-8000 to the list.
After ~2 years of use, the connection on these headphones failed (and I didn't physically damage them in any way, just plugged them in and out, like one does with headphones...). It began by sporadically losing one channel, then that channel dropped out entirely, and now no sound comes through...for $80 one would expect better production values, no matter how they sound.
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.
I'm using these as rear speakers in a TV room with a 5.1 system. I have anOnkyo TX-NR414 5.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver(Black),Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)in the front and aPolk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black). The system is only used for TV/Movies. It is not used for music, ever (unless it's part of the soundtrack), so I can't speak to their audio quality when it comes to music.I can verify that they work well for rear speakers in a 5.1 system. We hear all the birds chirping, boards creaking and creepy little whispers that you are supposed to hear through the rear speakers in a movie's soundtrack. There have been several occasions where my kids have jumped 'cause of a startling sound coming from the rear speakers. We have a rear subwoofer and the front Sony's are remarkably bass-heavy so these don't exhibit a lot of bass by comparison.I will say that, in my opinion, these are very handsome speakers and look good on ceiling mounts (like we have them) and I imagine they'd look good flush-mounted to a wall. My wife, who pretty much hates the look of all electronics, actually agrees that these look nice (she's not liking the Sonys as much. They're bulky).I like them a lot and am happy I chose them.
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
The Epson K3 Inks may be expensive, but the T580400 cartridge packs lots of ink and goes a long way. As for prints with K3 pigment inks, they are just stunning and rated to last many many years. I am only limited by my own work.PROS:- Genuine Epson K3 pigment inks.- Decent Expiration dateCONS:- NoneTIPS:- If you don't print "often", you might consider running a Manual nozzle check at least weekly to keep the ink flowing. The frequency may vary based on the humidity of the room, age of your inks, etc., but you want to avoid clogged nozzles!!! A friend of mine spent $700 to have his print heads replaced due to clogs. Ouch!- If the nozzle check shows a few breaks in the print pattern, wait 15 minutes and run another Manual nozzle check. If your printer is slightly clogged, this may resolve the problem. Hope this helps!
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.
I bought this camera a few months back. The camera is very user friendly and has good resolution even with videos.I would recommend it to any person looking for a camera in this range.
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.
The local Staples and Office Depot charge way too much. Staples has gone up from $28 to $32 in the last couple of years for the same picture pack. This is a much better deal.
I have set this easel up only 5 times and it is broken already! The third leg ripped off the back due to poor design. Unfortunately it is past the return date and I cannot even exchange it.
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.
When I first received the cooling pad the USB plug on the cooler was loose and would not connect unless I held it in a certain position. I returned that one and received another one a few days later. On the second cooler the left fan did not work at all. I returned it for a refund, obviously Antec cannot make a quality product.
I bought this through amazon and used to connect it to my PS3 DVD and TV (all Sony products. After a month the picture became snowy and it no longer switches automatically. I had to send it back to Audiovox through UPS ($14) because they will not accept it through regular mail. (Audiovox owns Terk. They recieved the switch Jan 22, 2008 and untill now they have not sent me a replacement. Called them several times, first they don't know why I have not received a replacement, 2nd they cannot find in their system if the replacement was sent, 3rd they said it was on back order and will send it in April. It's been 2 months!!!! DON'T BUY ANY AUDIOVOX PRODUCTS, THEY ARE WORTHLESS!!!
I have a 2001 Tacoma extended cab, factory stereo, my front speakers were factory 6x8, I decided on the reference 5020 because they were on sale, I could've go for the 6820cs but decided not to. I made some plates out of 1/4" mdf and minor modification was required to mount the tweeters, the crossovers were installed behind the door panel.The sound:Having a smaller area on these 5 1/4 speakers vs the 6x8, the bass does not go that low, I played test tones from 20Hz to 20kHz, at 20Hz, the speaker does move, but because of the small footprint it does not move any air, at 50hz and up the rattling in the door frame is very noticeable. Overall, they sound is clear, I liked the highs, and I asume that after I soundproof the doors (dynamat) the mid bass will improve and avoid the rattling. The next step after the Dynamat will be to install an amp and an 8" subwoofer, I'm shooting for sound quality. I liked the speakers, I feel that is a good improvement over the stock speakers, If your looking for 50 to 100 Hz response, go with a larger size.
I must say I know nothing of telescopes so when I went on looking to purchase one as a gift for my boyfriend (he's a big fan of space exploration), I searched through several before landing on this one. The telescope arrived in great timing and was packaged VERY well and safe for its travel. Nothing was missing and/or broken. My boyfriend is a bit tech savvy so it only took about 25-30minutes for him to put together and we looked through it that same night. You get really clean, crisp images and I also purchased the moon filter which I'm glad I did because the moon was especially bright that night. The telescope is beautiful in person and is wonderful for just starting out. Thanks!
went from a dlink unit to this hunk of junk, and got the worst technical support included at no charge... at least dlink techs spent the time and figured out the problems, these buffoons take your info and don't even log the previous tech's call, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER LINKSYS PRODUCT, THEY STINK
I have an amp to power my cd, cassette, phono, vcr and WII system. I had an extra port so I was able to plug right in.It words great and the sound quality is as good or better than the other components I currently have.
Got two for my step kids as well as two Dragon Speech Recognition Programs for Christmas for them. So far I see them just using for video games. Somehow anything mildly related to school homework is a turn off for them. Hmmm...Imagine that.
Enjoyed great satisfaction and years of experience in acquaintance of 3.5-Inch formatted (labeled) disks. Famous, Well-known Old brand made it possible to have appropriate data on appreciative computer luxury level. While purchasing this product, purchaser selected excellent classification strategy, differentiated terminology and authorization site.
I love this camera! I had been reading reviews on the camera for a week before I decided to purchase it and I am glad I spent that time! The biggest push for me to get the D50 was not the lower price of a refurbished model. What really made me get the D50 was the fact that it has the auto focus motor built into the camera. This means it can auto focus virtually all lenses by Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, etc. that have the auto focus designation. The D40, which was my original choice does not have the auto focus motor on the camera to save space, and therefore can only auto focus with newer Nikkor lenses that have the AF-S or AF-I designation.Even though the D50 has been discontinued, it is a GREAT camera for its price. The D40 was the camera that replaced it, but they both have very similar features including sensor size and mega pixel rating, which are the two deciding factors in image quality. The only major differences in the D40 are that it is slightly smaller, and the LCD is 2.5in vs. 2in on the D50. However, before deciding to by a D40, consider the above mentioned problem with not having an auto-focus motor on-camera. Unless you are prepared to spend upward of around $250 every time you want a new lens, buy a different model. If price is no object, than get the D40 as it is newer.
I FRANKLY CHOSE THIS MOUSE BECAUSE IT WAS SO INEXPENSIVE. IT IS VERY COMPACT AND EASY TO STORE IN A LAPTOP CASE FOR CARRYING. I PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL ONE FOR MY YOUNG GRANDSON ALSO. ALTHOUGH I PREFER THE WIRELESS MOUSE, THIS ONE WORKS VERY WELL FOR LESS MONEY. GREAT VALUE!
I think this camera is a very good deal for the price. It says that the camera will only charge using the computer USB connection but there are many devices, like a lot of cell phones, that have chargers that fit this camera. My Motorola cell phone charger works for this camera, therefore you don't have to always have your computer with you to charge it. Also, the SD card slot is very helpful if you plan on taking a lot of pictures. The internal memory is not much but it worked out for me that it takes the same memory card as my other camera (Panasonic) so I didn't have to go out and buy a new card. I am very pleased with this camera as it takes good quality 3MP pictures. I hope you find this review helpful.
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.
This filter will not properly thread to my Canon EFS 18-135mm lens. In addition, I bought a B+W KSM Polarized Circular filter and threaded to this UV filter and then couldn't get them apart.
Purchased this for use on a 5-year old desktop running Windows XP. I thought that the card adapter would maybe work better and be more secure than a usb dongle wifi adapter.2 hours with Netgear tech support (who were great) failed to get the card working. Seems to be some kind of software conflict with XP SP3.Bought a D-link USB adapter and was up and running in minutes.I just wouldn't bother with this older product/software that seems not to have been upgraded.(Also, see seller feedback section for return hassles and lack of communication.)
This camera is a great buy if you need to save some dough. You can hide it in about anything. Great video cam very handy. Nice price for small cam its the best purchase in this concept.
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.
This is a very nice system for the money, i bought it for 140, and i have to say its great for the money, its got great sound! i hooked it up to my blu ray player, and xbox 360 and the sound is great!!! i have no complants, its not a high end sound system(hd/dts, and tru hd) but it does do dts and 5.1 dolby digital. the sound is very clear and bass is very good! shakes my walls!
What can I say? This is a nice and inexpensive accompaniment for my L lens. It was nice to have them both delivered at the same time and start shooting right away and not run off to camera store to buy UV filter.Nice feature for Amazon to bring the accessories to your attention at check out time!
Works great in my Nikon D-80. Very fast as far as I can tell (faster than the speed I shoot photos at least). Would have been nice if it came with plastic protective case to fit into my photo bag (just comes in small clamshell that is hard to open - you need scissors to open). It would be nice if manufacturers got rid of clamshells for internet sales. No shrink issues on line, so all this packaging does is annoy customers.
It looks good but all the time the power cards come out and falls down.And also some time remote doesn't work. With that price its ok.
The thing I like most about this headset is that it doesn't hurt to wear it for long periods of time. Once you've experienced this kind of comfort, it's hard to be satisfied with anything less.
I have both the HP TC1100 and a Toshiba M400 Tablet PC's but I really don't like the included stylus with either for drawing or writing. The Cross Executive Pen has the hallmark weight and solid feel of a decent ink pen with nice nubs that foster a more natural drawing or note-taking session. I'm very fond of the pens button design because, unlike the HP's default stylus, there is rarely an accidental press that disrupts the state of concentration one falls into when drawing.As many have mentioned, the cap option should be avoided because the cap tends to be tight enough that you can literally break the stylus when removing. There is also the issue of why someone needs a cap on a stylus since you have no cause to worry about dried ink...
The first one I got was broken right out of the box -- the volume control did not work at all. After I returned it at my expense, I was sent a new one. It worked one day and then the volume control broke. There is obviously a technical problem that needs to be fixed.
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
I bought mine for $899 during the pre-Christmas sales at Best Buy - can't beat that price. The TV takes a little longer to start up (15-20 sec) than I would like, but once it's going, it has a beautiful picture. Have my Toshiba HD-DVD, HD cable, and my Xbox360 hooked up to it, and the picture quality is AMAZING. It's in a room with windows to the left of the TV, but the picture still looks vibrant and there is little to no reflection off the screen. You would do well to buy a calibration DVD to work on the contrast, brightness, etc., but overall, it's a great piece of electronics for a great price. Until cable/satellite starts broadcasting in 1080p, there is little incentive to upgrade. If you don't need to hang it on a wall, this TV is the way to go.
I bought this 200lb beast for $1199 from Crutchfield, free shipping and they even install in your entertainment center! I actually bought it after I returned a 32" Westinghouse LCD (which cost $150 more). The Sony CRT looks great with DVDs and awesome with my Xbox 360. The LCD looked unbelievable with my 360, but there was slight lagging with fast games like COD2. The Sony looks about as good, with perfect tube performance. It defaults to 1080i, and I guess I wish that I had the option for 720p, but oh well. It has an HDMI input, so it'll take full advantage of the upcoming PS3 and Blu-Ray. It even looks good with regular cable. Highly recommended for gamers and movie buffs if you don't mind it's weight!
The filter does just what it is supposed to do - protects the camera lens. It fits well and goes on easily. I did have one case of reflection causing double-exposure kind of shot - but it was interesting, if not what I'd had in mind.
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.
I got the ASUS A7N8X Deluxe V2.0 it is a lovely board , even with the same CPU, RAM and same Video Card I got over 400 increse on 3dMark 2k1 score..very nice board . fast and stable.. also a good complement ..the Soundstrom is amazin for it type..
I traded this router and a game pad for a bike at college. My new bike's value: ~$150. This router and the game pad (with a few sticky buttons): ~$10. I got one hell of a deal.Now you might be asking, &quot;Why did he give up his perfectly good router and sticky game pad for a bike?&quot; Well my dear friend, listen to my words. Linksys released a new version of this router, known as Version 3.0. DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER.WHAT'S THE PROBLEMThe router would freeze and stay non responsive until I forced a manual reboot on the router. Even the reboot button was recessed into the router so I had to find a paper clip to get it. If you do over 100KBs(doesn't matter if it's through the WAN or LAN), then your router will sporadically freeze. Don't even think about using this with a college/business 10 or 100 mbps ethernet. I did, and as soon as I would go over 100KBs; manual reboot. I left the router on for a couple of hours/mins; manual reboot. I breathed in it's general direction; manual reboot. Get my drift?TECH SUPPORT? YEA, RIGHTUpdated the bios: No good. Called Linksys support several times, and they gave me the oh so wise advice to lower my MTU settings and put my computer in the DMZ. Of course, that did not work. I even RMAed the router and found the same problem with the new one. If you look on the internet, you'll find a plethora of other uses with the same problems I have mentioned.A BIT ABOUT VERSION 3 OF THE BEFSR41 ROUTERNow, if you are still reading this, you probably noticed I mentioned something about this being the 3rd version of this router. My friend has an earlier version, and his works perfectly. The router says right by the serial number &amp; bar code, BEFSR41 Vx.x, where x.x is the version of the router. If it is anything below three then your router will probably be fine.RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A ROUTERI now have a D-Link DI-604. I bought the router online for about 30 dollars. What a deal. This router has a great graphical user interface, amazing options for the price, and best of all, it has never froze on me! I've put a 900+ KBs stable off-campus download through her, and she keeps routing away. The only con is that the WAN port is capped at 10mbs. However, the average home broadband user will never make it near 900KBs anyways. The DI-604 is my suggestion over this lousy router.
This was my first camera and looking for it wasn't easy.I had went to a store and looked at some cameras.Every camera I asked him about said would be a waist of time!He said that a good camera for anyone is this one.He was right every thing about it's great all the pictures turn out perfect great sound quality and more! The only thing about this camera is that it dosen't have good battery life but you just have to get a battery charger.
tHE NETGEAR WIRELESS ADAPTER WORKS WELL BUT IS SLOW TO BOOT UP, TAKING SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN OTHER TYPES.
All three styli broke in less than a year. I am back to using the original stylus ugly but unbreakable
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.
Everything I've ever read about this product is true. even before he took it out the box my installer was impressed with the package and when he ever got it hooked up he was hooked as well fell in love with it but since we do not cheat in my house she was all mine and I love her!!!!! this is a great great product
i bought a truck that had this headunit installed in it already, and i was able deal with it for about 3 days. there are only 2 inputs available on this device and ive got to say it sucks. who the heck puts a micro aux input on a device? then if you decide you want an ipod input you have to buy an adapter thats overpriced as well.ergonomically the remote is terrible as well. the toggle that you use to scroll though the songs is difficult to use at best, mainly because its a toggle and if theres any bump in the road you just scrolled through to many radio station (as theres no usb input or bluetooth, and again back to that module for ipod) the volume button are in a terrible location and there are other buttons off to the right of the preset so you inadvertently hit a function button instead of a preset.long story short save you money and get a sony deck or some other brand that doesnt rip you off by charging a too much money or requiring "modules" for inputs that should be standard (its the 21st century come on usb input should be standard at minimum and get rid of that micro aux input and put a real 3.5 jack in it)
I bought this for my dad for his birthday. It was what he wanted... and he absolutely loves it. You do need to use the book to set it, at least until you get used to it, but he loves the functions, the sound quality and it has a small footprint as well. Excellent item, indeed.
Briefly, after reading the reviews I was not sure that this was the plan for me so I called. I called Extended Service Plan because I wanted to purchase the plan it took me about 2 minutes to decide it was not for me. The plan only covers internal electronic misfunctions. It does not cover theft/loss, accidental drops/fall, water damage or any type of damage cause by external factor and many other things. This may be for you but was not me, call before purchasing to see.
Well.. I got what I expected. Can't be much better. Would definitely recommend to others. If using with Canon G9, don't forget to format it prior to using it, like directions say. I like it a lot.
I found this antenna on Amazon and was hoping it was the same one that came with my Starmate 5. Taking a chance at the price of about $7.00 each, I was pleasantly surprised. I tried them both out and they worked. However, I must admit that I have the antenna outside the window sill, as they really don't work very well inside the glass. If I close the window, the signal is blocked. If I open the window...it works fine. If you play around and move the antenna inside the house...you can find a spot where it will work....however...you have to keep moving it. So I just put mine outside the window, and leave the window slightly open. It doesn't take much of an obstruction to cause the signal to fail. So my recommendation is to figure a way to get it outside the window...and it will work perfectly. Both of my antenna's work fine. I have one on the roof of my garage, and put the cord through a roof vent. Works excellent up there. The one in the house sits just outside my window sill...and it works perfectly. This price is a great savings over other places selling them. I also paid about $6.00 for shipping....and it arrived earlier than I thought it would. I am VERY satisfied with the product, and the timely manner in which I received it. 2 thumbs up to the Radio Store !!!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend this product but you should get it outside the window sill to obtain maximun reception.RickTorrance, California
I use the fiber optic so I can have a clear sound when watching movies on my big screen in the family room. The sound is amazing compared to the AV hook up and even better than the basic HDMI cable that I use for video.
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.
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.
These Colorstix ink blocks are performing as expected, providing top-quality prints. I am exceptionally pleased with my purchase and will not hesitate tomake future purchases from the same seller.
A grad student tried a pair of these Canon image stabilized binoculars at an observatory's star party and while he thought the binocs were very fine, he didn't agree with all the other astronomers around him that they were that much better than normal binocs..........As for myself, I read every review I could find before deciding to purchase these 10x30 IS Canon binocs. I've had them for nearly a week now and have done some careful observing and decided to share my thoughts to help others who may be "sitting on the fence" and worried about the occasional bad review seen here or elsewhere.I will be using these binocs for many kinds of observing , butmostly for astronomy, nature observing and for the fun of using them -- they are very enjoyable to just plain use 'em.Astronomy use puts optics to a severe test, but these performed far better than expected, and I expected rather much. First, I didn't expect the brightness to be so good. For a 10x30, they are clearly letting through almost all of the light entering the objective lenses, even with all those elements and prisms. I own a wonderful set of french APX 10x60 military naval binocs, and these little Canons were actually brighter on daylight objects and offered truer colors, too. Color fringing is very minimal, but visible on very bright objects in the night sky and at the edges of light-colored objects in daylight, but only if you are really trying to see it. On bright stars, there is some flaring, but lesser stars are tiny and tinier dots of light, just as they should be -- not as fine as you'd see in the finest apochromatic refractors, but about as fine as you'll see in any 10x30 binocular. Image sharpness is excellent all the way to the edge of the field of view and the image "snaps" into focus just like a good refractor telescope. For some reason, I find that the image is at its most superb about halfway to the edge and I most enjoy seeing the stars just below dead center for a relaxing and most crispy view. At 60 degrees apparent field of view, this is wide enough that you don't feel like you're looking down a tunnel, as on some binocs where this specification is only about 45 degrees or so. The 3mm exit pupil on these is a bit small and does make your adjustment of the binocs rotating eyepiece turrets more critical and does add a bit of fatigue keeping the eyepieces centered on your eyes. By comparison, my french 10x60s with their huge 2" oculars offer a much more relaxed view -- assuming you have them mounted on a stable platform though. On the plus side, a 3mm exit pupil is better for those with eye astigmatism who prefer not to wear glasses while observing. The binocs will accomodate your near or far sightedness naturally and as the light will only be using 3mm of your eye opening, astigmatism is usually not a problem. So take off your eyeglasses and you'll enjoy using these even more.As others have said, the image stabilization is the breakthrough feature of these 10x30s and the other Canons in their IS line-up. When I HOLD down (not just click on) the IS button, in about six seconds the image goes from terribly shaky and rather unpleasant to view to moderately stabilized to locked-in full stabilization. If you let go of the button, the image immediately reverts back to "shakey as ever". And if you press the button again without much delay, you don't have to wait the six seconds for full stabilization, but only a fraction of a second in practical use. Some have written that the IS feature causes a lessening of resolution or sharpness in the image, but not in these 10x30s -- the image is tack sharp.The image stabilization works perfectly for most practical uses. If you shake like Mohammed Ali, these binocs will not help you, but if you have a reasonably stable set of arms, these will do the rest to give you a virtually motionless view -- even while someone (else!) drives the car on your next trip.A few minor nits, or how Canon can make these even better!The focus is so wonderfully sharp and precise that Canon needs to put a finer thread screw on the focusser as it is a bit hard to obtain precise focus without constantly overshooting. This will cost Canon about nothing to improve. Oh, and I DO like the fact that the objectives move when you focus and not the eyepieces. In most binocs, pressing against the eyepieces will cause defocussing. And for a few pennies, Canon could integrate a flip-down-and-under objective lens cover which would certainly be nice. Or maybe even a simpler two-piece combination objective and eyepiece cover set that connect to each other with stretchcord on each side -- simply pull off and use -- stretch back-on and protect. Finally, as even alkaline batteries will last 4 hours continuously using the IS, why not change the IS "press and hold" button to and on-off switch with 5-minute auto-off. Gets to be a bit of a bother holding the button down all the time you are looking through them. Canon, are you listening?So, what's my bottom line? Well, if you were to lay a pair of $1200. Zeiss binocs of similar power on the table along with a pair of these Canons I would still choose the Zeiss. Surprized? Allow me to explain: I sell the Zeiss on eBay and use that $1200. to buy FOUR pairs of these Canons which offer far higher practical resolution and fun over all the other binocs out there. Christmas is coming and these Canons have more WOW factor than anything I can think of for the money.Oh, as for that grad student at the observatory who didn't think much of these binocs on first use -- when informed the next night that he had to HOLD the IS button and not just click it, he changed his mind somewhat .......... LOL
The color of the battery was a bit off white. Who cares?? It fits well and works well with the apple laptop.
We got a new cabinet which required a RF remote system. Bought this. It requires you to replace one of the batteries with their battery (likely an antenna) and the other unit on the cable box. I got inconsistent results and finally just do not use it. I used to have a Logitech that worked well until the kids messed with it, thought I would save some money with this one. Simply put, it did not work well.
I've been using this mouse for a couple of months now, and I have to say I'm really happy with it. The response and feel of it are great.I tend to leave mine on all of the time so I need to change the battery every 2-3 days it seems, but it's so easy to change and to keep the other battery charging that it's not a big deal. Having two batteries is a real plus as I would forget to charge my last wireless mouse at times, and I'd be stuck for 20 minutes waiting for it to charge. Always having a battery fully charged on hand has been great.No complaints, it works perfect for me.
The tech support was prompt and knowledgeable. The unit has good range which seems to be limitied more by the class of the PDA that is trying to acess it.HOWEVER this product has a VERY serious design deficiency that makes it UNSUITABLE FOR USE at any price!!!! Belkin tech support has confirmed that there is no way to reset the unit to the original factory settings if you can not acess it via the built in web manager. Belkin tech support also confirmed that there is also a flaw in the unit that will cause some user passwords to not be accepted. Once this happens, this will essentially require returning the unit for complete replacement. I know of no other networking product that has such a serious design flaw (all other networking devices I am aware of have at least a reset button somewhere or a "power on" sequence to handle these inevitable situations). It also makes the unit unusable for any scenario where if you make a change to the settings, you can not afford to be without it for the time to swap it out.An obvious problem for you, me and Amazon here!
I was considering buying both a digital camera and camcorder since I do a lot of work in both. Howevever, my friend got a Sony DSC T1and I found out it can take video 640x480 @ 30fps! Although I wasn't too keen on spending over $500 on that, I found out about the DSCW1.First off, the battery life is fairly decent. I've charged up the included pair and have been using the camera frequently with little problem in battery life, but if you do run dead on the included batteries, you can always stop by a shop and pick up more AAs which is really convenient since you don't have to rely on a proprietary format.If the 3X optical zoom isn't enough for you, you can always buy a telephoto attachment and screw it onto the lens.Unlike the DSCT1, the W1 uses the standard memory stick size so you don't have to buy the more expensive Pro Duo sticks. At the same time the camera can use up to 1GB memory sticks.2.5&quot; LCD is very nice but not a neccesity.5MP gives great pictures and when scaled down makes an even nicer print.Don't bother with the included software. If u run windows XP the camera is recognized as a disk drive and you can access pictures immediately after plugging camera into USB.If you do get this camera, definitely get a Memory Stick Pro 256MB. The 32MB stick lets you take maybe 12 or 13 pictures at max res and 23 pictures @ 3MP. You also can't take advantage of the 640x480 30fps video recording.
I am greatly satisfied with this system. You will not find a better one for the same price.
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!
Works great, charges in no time at all, easy to insert and remove. My only problem is that the cord's a little short, but that's no biggie.
I used to own similar pair of Sony headphones that I got a long time ago with my credit card points. I was pretty happy with those, but finally after years of use one ear stoped working. I was in search of something I could go running with that wouldn't fall out. I don't care much about sound quality. I did my research and somehow ended up with a Phillips over the ear headphones. BIG MISTAKE! So uncomfortable and they didn't stay in my ear. So after that waste of money, I knew I had to go back to Sony. I got these in the mail yesterday. Put it in my ear and loved the feel of it. They are light, comfortable and stay in. I haven't gone running with them yet. But if they are anything like my old pair, I am a happy camper.
My sister and I purchased this case a few years back for our Canon SD1000 and we are very happy with it. Don't know about other customers who didn't like the case because of misrepresentation of features by Amazon but personally we are very happy with it. It fits our camera perfectly fine and we have had no problem taking it out or puting it back in. The magnetic clasp works great and never had problem with it either. It's a simple case and we have used it on our trips since we didn't want to carry a bag around everywhere with us. Yes, we agree, it does not have room for anything else besides the camera and we understand why others are upset about the misrepresentation but the case itself is very durable and easy to carry around if you are only looking for a simple durable case and not extra room for other stuff. Overall, very happy about this purchase! =)
We use this to tranfer video using CAT5E from the pastor's laptop at the pulpit to our projector. It works great. Color transmission is more true than a cheaper model we had before. The price was excellent from Amazon, and shipping was fast.
No complaints so far! Very glad I didn't spend tons of money on name brand cables. The cable works great and because its digital, there is no video quality difference between this cable and a two hundred dollar cable. I'm using this cable to connect my blu-ray player to my HD home theater projector and it looks amazing.
Excellent product and very prompt service - buy with confidence. Work very well with 3 different computers I tried it with. Will recommend the product to family and friends.
The is a great machine for the price. ...after rebates from HP and Best Buy its the best. The speed of this machine is great also the WI FI is pretty cool to. I was traveling on a business trip and it automatically found a hub in another office building so I started surfing the net on their connection. You gotta get this notebook.
My radio just could't get enough power. It swollowed batteries without first chewing them. Finally, it broke down two month later - the sound disappeared. No sound from radio and from CD. I decided not to repair, but to throw it away. Don't even want to waste shipping fees on fixing it.
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.
This item doesn't need a long review, it is just a damn good product for an even better price. That saying, "You get what you pay for" doesnt apply to this HP backpack. I'll make it easy for you, you cannot go wrong with this item. It manages to safely and easily hold my massive 17' Dell Precision M6400 workstation laptop, power supply and even has room for a few large books. This backpack serves its purpose well without making a dent in your pocket book.Great Product.
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.
It simply did not hold my Lenovo laptop. The depth of the base plate was too shallow, causing the computer to just slide out and down the front of the unit. I had pre-measured prior to ordering too, so was surprised that the laptop was too high for this unit per the advertised specs. Otherwise, solidly made and probably would have fit a thinner laptop.
I bought this mouse to work with Blender3D. With S&H; + taxes it cost me $32.The normal mouse functions work fine. And it has twelve programmable "buttons".It has two extra buttons which are not programmable. They work as Back and Forward buttons, handy for web surfing. Pressing them together changes the DPI. I have no need for that feature, and I wish they where programmable.The software could be better. It should switch profiles automatically, depending on which program you're running. Instead you have to manually select the profile you want, from a list.Since I just got this I can only speculate on durability (I'm not sure replacing WASD with a hat switch is a good idea, but I haven't tried it).I like the feel of it better than my old one (may not be as good if you have small hands).
I got this system for X-Mas after months of begging and household deeds. It was so awesome. The 299 watts really shows when you crank it up and the T-Bass makes it even better. The surround sound is excellent and i just bought a sub-woofer and that makes it even better. This is a must buy for someone who wants a awesome system.
Pinnacle express looks like a good program, however it would not recognize my burner. After trying several of Pinnacle's automated solutions, I tried e-mail requests. No reply. For personal service via telephone the hours available are only for those not working and they are not toll free. My Arcsoft program from Canon does recognize my burner, I still have not been able to use the software from this product. The hardware works, but forget the software and any tech support.
I purchased this filter to protect my Canon 70mm-300mm lens. I always buy filters to protect my lenses from scratches, dirt, and debris. Also, the reds are toned down but not even noticable by ameteur photographers or anyone in general. This filter serves its main purpose for me-- protection.
I never have had a problem with Memorex blank media before but this incident changed my mind. I have burnt cd's and dvd's with their products since they usually come at a good price. The reason I bought these were they are the cheapest dual layer dvd's I could find. I could not get any of them to work but any other brand would work in my burner. Now whenever I think of buying something from memorex it kind of leaves me with reservations before purchasing their products. If you are lucky they will work for you but me absolutely not. Next time I will spend extra with a brand like TDK or Sony when it comes to dual layer.
The cases are are a good price but almost half arrived broken. Not such a good buy when so many end up in the garbage.
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.
This product has a faulty battery connection, which means that it doesn't charge properly in the cradle (green charging light changes to flashing red within seconds). There are numerous forums on other sites discussing how this is a faulty design that should have been caught by MSFT quality control, and suggesting "fixes" with tape, paper clips, etc. I had been able to jiggle the battery around to get a successful charge at times, but now even that doesn't work. Complete waste of money for a defective product.
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 Monster Cable splitter. However, the splitter is not a signal booster, so I also added a &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000066E6Y/ref=cm_aya_asin.title/002-8833922-8904059?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v;=glance&n;=172282">Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster&lt;/a>.This combination 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.
I really like this lens. I own a d60. It's fast, sharp, and i think fits/balances well with the d60 body. I don't have the front focus problems that so many mention. From what i gather, it seems that all the front focus problems are noticed with the D200 and D300. not sure if that is because of something to do with the sensors of those cameras or what. I'm no professional so take that with a grain of salt. Or maybe us d40 and d60 owners are not as exact in our skills as the d200 and d300 owners and i just don't recognized the flaws of this lens.Anyway, i've take about a thousand photos on walkabouts so far and the colors look great, the images sharp. This lens has not been off the camera at all since then.Good luck!Follow up review. I've had this lens for almost 10 months or so. I love it. It's on my camera about 50% of the time. It splits time with my 85mm 1.4 and my sigma 10-20. My friend has new nikon 35mm 1.8. The build quality is so much better with the sigma. Granted it's twice as much, but you can feel why. This lens makes the nikon feel like a kit lens. As far as image quality goes, there really is not too much difference that i can notice though, so based on image alone, i'd say just go with the nikon since the images are about the same, plus the nikon is more compact and has less minimal focusing distance. I'm keeping my sigma though, have no plans on ever selling it or even traiding it for the nikon plus cash.
I've only had this DVD player about a week but it's exceeded all my expectations. I bought this player aware that it wasn't rated to play DVD RW's, which I wanted, but the price was attractive and it was labeled to do everything else. It's rated to play DVD-R but rarely will it do so. So far it's reliably played DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, which it's not rated to play. My experience to date is that it's not necessary to use DVD media costing a dollar or more. Currently I'm using 40 cent a disc DVD+R discs and playing them with complete success. So, with this DVD player read the manual but don't put much confidence in it.
This machine is great. It was so easy to set up. I was ready to have to reconfigure my wireless network to get this thing going, but all I did was plug it into my router and it was ready to go. Print quality is very good. I have used it mostly for text as you would guess for a laser printer. The scan quality is great even for pictures! I love it!
This sturdy, high gloss photo paper produces professionally pictures; highly recommended, both product and seller!
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
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.
I bought this telescope as a birthday gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it. I wanted something that was ok for the beginner, but had enough "growing room" that once he really got going he would still enjoy it. This telescope is the perfect combination.Orion shipped this out really fast even though I only opted for standard shipping. It took less than a half an hour to put together and is easy to move around (from the deck to inside, etc.). The picture of the sky is crisp and bright and as far as I can tell, well worth the money.
This is a waist of money. I was hoping to have back support .... But my back is still up against the chair.
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.
Everything arrived as specified. East set-up and use. Can be a little tricky setting the contrast/sharpness, etc., but overall a good buy.
This is the second printer we have ordered in 2 weeks, the paper feed is not working correctly, the print quality is the worst, and tech support was useless. You will be wasting your money if you buy this printer. I am sending my second printer back for the same reasons as the first. My employee has spent 2 days trying to get both of these printers to work correctly now after precious time & wasted payroll I am sending it back. I will never order this type of printer again
As a fan of Logitech, I expected greatness, and that is what I got. The buttons on top are extremely useful if you are into using all those little shortcuts. I had two complaints at first: I didn't realize the F-keys were little buttons and not actually keyboard keys, but I quickly got used to that and found it to be no different than a normal keyboard. The only other obstacle is the large delete key that also took a little getting used to. The comfort level is great though, and you can't beat the price for a keyboard of this quality.
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.
Broke after 1 month of light use? Can hear anything from them now! I got ripped off big time. Avoid these at all costs.
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 can remember the first memory card I bought for my first digital camera that was a compact flash 10 mb card at probably double the cost of this one. I thought I was really going big-time when I bought my first 32 mb card. Memory cards have certainly come a long way since then! They're high capacity, tiny sized and much faster than the old cards. (Or is it just my cameras and computer are faster now?) Anyway, this card is a good deal, is fast and let's face it, you can never have too many memory cards for your camera.I got this card for myCanon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoomwhich is a couple MP's larger than my last camera so I thought the extra space would come in handy. I've also been playing with the movie feature on the camera which takes a bigger chunk of memory so this card really comes in handy. I don't have to worry about downloading the photos as often and erasing the card. This would also be a good card for saving data or mp3's. For a good, fast memory card at a great price, you can't beat this one.
I also have had the LCD go out after only 15 months. Epson was no help and wants me to spend $200.00 for repairs when a new rx620 is only $150.00. I will be looking for a canon in the future. When this printer was working it worked very well, but Epsons Customer Support left alot to be desired.
The reason I purchased this product is that my Inspiron 530S needs to add a parallel port print in MS DOS-based Novell network. Installment is easy and it works like a charm.
Good product. becareful though if you want to wirelessly play video from your pc to your tv because you will need rf link apt 2000 pc to tv adapter also which is an extra $70
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
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!!!
Good deep bass but still quick and sharp. Easy to set up and adjust.Make sure you have room for it, I had to rearrange my living room a little, it is a 12" after all.
This keyboard skin is a great object to help you type. You'll be memerizing the keys in no time! This is great, especially if you use any typing program on the computer, because it's a waste of time without this item . With this, you will know the keyboard inside out, and it's really easy to put on. Just slip it on and you're ready to type!
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 purchased this Via Amazon Prime with free shipping. This case is just right for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 camera with an internal pouch for another battery (or whatever).Not a lot of padding but the case is semi-hard and should resist minor bumps and thumps. It comes with a low quality shoulder strap and a belt hoop and two zippers. Initially I hated the two zippers as an annoyance because you have to fully unzip them to get the camera out anyway, but by using the zippers I can leave a bit of the wrist strap lanyard sticking out which makes it much easier to quickly extract the camera. I put the camera in with the lens up and facing my body to maximize the space for the 'accessory net holder' that is half the length the case (like a net cargo holder).This is way much better than the 'too soft sock' type cases. 4.9"H x 2.5"W x 1.6"D and that 1.6" depth was needed for the thicker DMC-ZS8. It's feather weight quality case and seems to offer a lot of protection short of jumping on or backing over it.A small con...Just like a second (smaller) case I ordered, this one has the same narrow clips on the shoulder strap. While the clips will clip around the thick ears of the case the strap really needs a 'D ring' or 'O ring'. Luckily I have 16mm metal O rings (also from amazon) and now there is a metal O ring between the case and the strap.I'm happy...
This bag is exactly what I was looking for, a bag I can trust to protect my dslr with the lens attached while hiking and the occasional elk stalk here in New Mexico. I compared a number of "holster" type bags before deciding on this one. The ones Lowepro have are too expensive for what you get and they don't like to stay in one place when using the shoulder strap (they roll around a lot). The Tamrac ones stay put, but don't provide as much protection. This one is well padded, has lots of attachment points, a zipper and quick release closure for the flap (you can just use the qr for when you want quick access), a number of pockets for a spare battery and memory etc., the straps inside are customizable to fit your camera, has an attached bad weather cover (like the Lowepro AW series), and it comes with 2 nicely padded straps. You really get a lot of quality and utility for the buck. To top it off, it arrived 3 days after I ordered it. If you're in the market, you won't be disappointed by this bag.
This is one of those things that either works or doesn't. In my case the two I bought worked. C'est bon!
Please note that I bought this webcam (Creative Labs Webcam Live!) a month ago from the local store of a national office supplies chain for $10. You shouldn't be paying more than $15 or so because this is an old model and has been discontinued by Creative Labs. The follow-up models (like the "ultra" model) are barely better than than one (despite Creative's deceptive claims) and definitely not worth shelling out more than $40 for.This is a basic webcam. It does not have auto focus; nor is it focus-free. This means you should adjust the manual focus ring on the cam to make sure your subject is in focus. The focus range is rather small, but since you probably just sit there when it's working, it doesn't matter much. It does matter, however, if you want to use it as a motion detector, since it might be capturing videos of a thief in your home or cubicle out of focus, defeating its usefulness.The included Creative WebCam Center application is very bloated at something like 50MB on installation, plus it installs no fewer than eight start-up services (without telling you). It includes video recording, motion detection, time-lapse video, and webcam. You can choose to compress the video capture; uncompressed video (the default setting) takes up 1MB per second! That's 60MB for every minute of video, or 3.5GB for a whole hour! But the video compression in Creative WebCam Center is very inefficient. Anything less than a Pentium 4 will slow your machine down to a crawl.My biggest beef with the software Creative throws in our face is it contains too many hidden components with uncipherable names. It also installs tons of "get AOL for free" links and icons everywhere on your hard drive. Creative Labs has no shame whatsoever. I never asked for AOL, nor will I ever use AOL, an evil company that overbills its customers and provides the worst service possible (even Verizon is better as an ISP). I really don't like installating a 50MB application with tons of hidden components just to use the webcam. (Unfortunately, it's the same for Logitech, the biggest name in webcams.)The cam does work very well with MSN Messenger, the best video conferencing software now available (and it's free). It also clips securely on my LCD monitor. But I really hate the spyware-like behavior of the Creative software suite.In summary: consider Logitech, because they don't install tons of annoying "get AOL!!!" links on your PC. If you have to buy this, make sure you don't pay more than $15.
You can find UV filters that cost a lot less than this one, but read the reviews for the bargain-basement filters and you'll find stories of flares, ghosting, and other optical problems. Some of the really cheap ones are not even well-constructed, which defeats their main purpose of providing protection to your lens. I bought this filter because I already owned the same one that I keep on a different lens, and I don't like to swap out filters every time I swap a lens.This filter is rock solid and has great build quality. In the three years I have used the one I already owned, it never caused any distortions or exhibited any optical problems. It's even more expensive than the Nikon UV filter of the same size, but I still paid the extra money to get a filter that I knew was well-made and reliable.
I couldn't get this to work. I charged both 2/3 batteries for 36 hours, but when I put one in the transmitter, and then the transmitter into the AA sleeve, the remote doesn't do anything - not even turn on the lights, so it's as if it's out of batteries. I used a voltage tester and it turns out the batteries are only charging up to 1 volt (instead of 1.5 v) but when I insert them in the transmitter the voltage drops to 0, as if the transmitter was shorted.I called NextGen and they basically said I had to return it and there's nothing they could do about it ... well that sucks.
I used this bluetooth so I can hotsync my palm centro phone with my laptop that has Window7 & 64 bit. It works.
Most stores are sold out of these,but They sell for $20 but you can get them for under that and most sellers have them.The problem with Ritz camera(I think they were out of stock) they kept delaying my shipment,they made up for the delay by shipping via fedex.One Man's opinion,Emilio.......
It appears that many buyers have had this filter fall apart on them. I had the same experience. Within a few weeks of use, it fell apart. The metal piece inside fell out. I was able to reassemble it, but it soon came a apart again At the moment, there's no sign of the metal interior part, so I think it's dead for good. Way too expensive for this sort of performance. I think Hoya is now off my list of acceptable vendors.
This is a slick little product. The light source is absolutely perfect for slide viewing. However, since the image is not magnified in any way, you may want to invest in a high quality magnifying glass if you need to view it any larger than actual size. I did have some difficulty extracting slides from the slot, since when fully inserted the edge of the slide is flush with the top edge of the unit. Since my hands are large and I don't have fingernails to grab a hold of the slide once it's in place, I wound up putting a few fingerprints on some of the transparencies in my efforts to extract the slides from the Mini. I found that I needed to pull forward on the top of the slide in order to have any edge at all to grab on to. The plastic cover for the &quot;screen&quot; can also be a little bit difficult to slide off. Other than these ergonomic issues, this is an outstanding piece of equipment that is just what you need to review slides, alone or passing them around the table!
The item received is everything the that I ordered and wanted. I use it every day and I am happy with my purchas3. I would purchase from this dealer again. The shipping days were only 4 and I had my product. Great customer service.
As other reviewers, I was a bit skeptical that this would work. But it did. No problems at all. I only had to move the orb away from any thing leaking RF. (Phones, TV, etc.) Just look for the A-B lights to blink when you are not pressing a button - this causes a problem.Why 4 stars - It is slower than IR. I have a beat or two delay even with the emitters.
I've given these a try for the past couple of weeks and am disappointed. There's only very weak bass. I have a good seal on my ears (custom molds and everything). They just kinda stink. And the plastic piece on the rear of the right bud has a gap between it and the rest of the housing, allowing what looks like an ear hair or an eyelash to get inside.The sound on my Shure SE110s was noticeably better.
I never carry my 5D MK2 without this grip. It allows me to shoot all day and to go vertical with the controls at the proper location. I keep one on my secondary camera as well. If you plan to do some all day shooting, this is a must have.
I've wasted way too much money buying memorex Cd-r....they just don't record in either of my computers. What a waste!
good product. feets my needs (amateur photographer). maybe not the greatest filter, but good value for the cheap price you pay.
Since I wear UV protection lotion, I wanted that safety for my camera, too. This filter fits perfectly and insures that my camera will not suffer from sun damage. And, as an added bonus, it protects the lenses from dirt and scratches. GREAT product.
Excellent multi disc player, th 1080P is excellent on the old DVD's. I bought it mainly for the SACD, but was pleasantly suprised at the video upconversion. This player will last until the Blu ray and HDdv formats figure out what they are doing.Amazon was excellent on the shipping. Got here on time and in good shape
If you have a DSLR camera, you really need this! It doubles nicely as a lens protector in the event you happen to forget you lens cap! I don't know a whole lot about DSLR cameras, but I can tell you from a protection standpoint of the lens, it is 100% worth it!
The RG11 wire was great. Installed a 500' run with no lose of signal. The spoll that the wire was on fell apart during the wire pull and made the job real hard. Be careful with the spool when pulling wire.
I bought this fan over 2 years ago and it is still working great. I installed it on an Nvidia 8600 because the fan died on it. also had to replace the capacitors on the 8600. The fan and the card are still in use today.
The picture quality really is quite simply outstanding. However, the sound from the built-in speakers leaves something to be desired. Regardless of the settings, it always sounds "tinny". This was especially evident during the Super Bowl. Now, this won't be a problem if you have it connected to your home theater system, but then you'll either have another remote to deal with or you'll have to get one of those universal remotes.Either way, this purchase was WELL worth the money. The price at the local best buy was $900.00 (yes, nine-hundred...) more.
This Hub was just what I needed to replace my old power dock. It keeps all my cords conveniently accessible behind my laptop.
I purchased a White FLIP for myself and my friend loved mine so much until I had to surprise him with one of his own. He loves his as much as I love mine.It is so compact amd easy to use.
This will be quick and simple. Buy it! This is the finest point and shoot camera I've ever owned. The zoom is just long enough to be extremely helpful, and is smooth and tight! I can't imagine using all the functions on this camera, but it's nice to know they're available.The newer Pentax cameras of this type appear to lose some of the features this one has, and certainly do not maintain the look and quality feel of this one.
Wow! I got 5 for the price of 2. They arrived quickly in time for my vacation. Would definately recomment this product. SHipped carefully and on time!!
These speakers are amazing! Even the hardest conversations to hear on TV and movies are now crystal clear. My mom is partly deaf in one ear and gets frustrated with tv and movies because she cant hear whats being said most of the time. She now says she can hear every word and enjoys watching tv so much better. The sub actually made me jump the first time an explosion came around, it was fantastic! They are extremely easy to mount and setup. I paired them with the harman kardon avr 2600 and together they ake one hell of a system. However, this avr may be a little too smart for some people who don't understand how "learning" avr's work.To contradict the high level sound of music from other reviews, all you have to do is manually tweak the setup of the speakers or swich the avr to music mode.If you don't like bass and a lot of vibrations (especially during action scenes) this system is not for you. I suppose you could always turn the sub down but what's the fun in that. I am also very impressed with the shipping of these speakers. First off the package weighs over 75 pounds so without free shipping you'd be paying another hundred dollars easily. Second, they get your speakers to you in a matter of days (2 in my case).
For the price it is nice, and i like the neoprene build. I only have one problem. I wish the plastic viewing window was not wrinkled. You can tell this band is hand made and the plastic window has wrinkles that can't be straightened out, especially because it looks like it was hastily made. Not worth sending back, but a little annoying nonetheless. Other than that, great design (especially the open area for the scrolling wheel) and prompt delivery.
If all your looking for is a printer that just PRINTS, this is it! not any special features, but that leaves room for quality and SPEED!! VERY FAST, and images are EXCELLENT! And the best part is you can pick up a FULL SET (black, blue, red, and yellow) of cartridges [for a modest price]The price/performace/value CAN NOT BE BEAT! Canon is king of inkjets!
I ordered these because my other headphones couldn't handle the amount of sweat I generate during running. It's true (as many people have noted) that they do feel a little uncomfortable at first but I got used to them after a few days - I guess it's a case of whether the shape of your ears is just right for these things.The sound is fine - it's as simple as that. If you're worried about sound fidelity and (god forbid) the color of these headphones then I assume you're not that interested in running! I doubt you'll be able to beat this price ($20) for what these things do.
My husband bought this product two years ago on a clearance shelf!!! It was well worth the money we spent on this item. The sound is wonderful!!!
Fantastic card. It works as advertised in my new Canon SD1100 camera and can be read from and written to by my Lenovo Thinkpad X61. As a side note, it seems faster (opening and saving files) than many of my older and smaller SD cards.
I really like these headphones. I have worn out so many cheaper ones, and a few supposedly higher end models, but this set is made very well and has a nice sound.
When I first started looking at buying an HDTV I talked to my friends that had them. The response I got was, "DO NOT BUY SAMSUNG!" My friend had an early model of the DLP 50" and sent it back after a week. The problem he had was with sound and video not syncing due to the delay caused by up-converting to 1080p. This was particularly bad when it came to video games and there would be a 250 millisecond delay between a button push and an action on screen. This made timing particularly difficult, which was devastating for gaming.That in mind I delved into research on what TV brand and style would not have that delay, but still be big and do 1080p. I went to Bestbuy and spoke to their sales guys, I read reviews on both amazon and consumer reports, and everything else I could to make sure I wouldn't have this problem. My answer came back that it was an issue with older TVs, and while any up converted signal will have delays, they are minuscule and unnoticeable on this TV. Problem solved.That said, my games look great. Picture and sound are both excellent. The LED Engine resolves the problem of the old DLP bulbs burning out at 3,000 hours (promising a life of closer to 20,000 hours). The menu prompts are slow on the remote, but not problematically slow... and barely noticeable once you've used them for a few minutes. All in all it is a great TV, and the price is unbeatable.Two other things to note about these TVs.#1. It will be shipped by Eagle. They are supposed to call you to arrange a time you will be home, but if you track it, and it is nearby, it goes much faster for you to call them. I got my TV a full 6 days earlier than the anticipated delivery date. Their number is 1.800.888.4949. They will need your tracking number to set a delivery time. I recommend this highly. The driver was supposed to call me 30 minutes in advance, but didn't... and they were afraid of my driveway, so I took the TV up in my truck. However, this is not typical service of them, and they are very very good.#2. I wrote a 3 star review for the stand that Samsung recommends for this TV. It is not very good and for the price it would be better to find a local furniture store, take the dimensions of the TV and find something with more/better storage (These shelves are just a little too short to hold a standard DVD box). It is just ok... and I would've done it differently if I had to do it over again.
I was expecting more from this camera but fell short on my expectations. The outdoor colors are not the colors that you see. When you take a picture in the sunshine, it turns out grey rather than natural greeen. I played with the other colors too, but did not give me good results. So, anybody that are looking for this camera, you get good quality pictures inside but don't expect more when you are taking outdoor pictures, especically senries and landscapes.
This battery has more recording time than the DVD discs that I use in my camcorder. It will outlast the disc, and that is a first for me. In the past, I would have to stop and change out the battery in the middle of a recording session. I no longer have to do that...
This 2-way VGA switch is simple and very compact. However, the maker's claim that it will work with different operating systems did not prove true for me. It seems to work fine on a computer with Windows 7, but causes a problem on a computer which can be booted to Windows XP or Ubuntu 12-4. The problem is that the resolution will be changed to a lower value than is appropriate for the monitor, and the computer's image will not fit within the limits of the screen. I read a review for a different (though similar) VGA switch which suggested the same problem. Apparently you can't be certain that this type of switch will work if your operating system is something other than Windows 7.
No problems to report in the first month of use. Comes with slimline power supply for crowded power strips. Blends in neatly on my iMac's pedestal with matching color. Five ports in rear, two on top -- ideal configuration for those with relatively more permanent (e.g. printers) than occasional (e.g. flash drives) device connections.
This is the best Damn DVD Player out there. No other will measure up! It players everything and they update the firmware every months to fix any bugs you let them know about or other users. The BEST by far!!!
I use these with my acoustic/electric guitar. They are nice and light and very comfortable. I trust the Sennheiser name and wasn't dissapointed. Good sound!
I've had 2 other Nikon filters the same type. They are so expensive an hard to find in here, I bought through Amazon from Chile. I received it a week later! That was awesome! Very quick.It's a different material, but it does the job, protects my lens very well.If you are tired of paying high prices for filters, this is a good choice.
I have had the HP 315 for about 2 months now and have taken many pictures with it. This is my second digital camera and I love it. It is very easy to use and takes great pictures. I did buy a 128MG Viking memory card so I can take more pictures. The 8MG that it came with was WAY too small! I was also disappointed that it did not come with a case or a power cord. The cord was quite expensive and I still haven't found a decent case for it and use a small sock to protect it from scratches. Now I'm looking to buy a photo quality printer and don't know which one to get.
Holds a ton of pictures. So glad I bought this at Amazon.
I've used this eyepiece extensively now and can say that it performs up to my expectations. My scope is a 16" f/4.5 and the 14mm gives me a magnification of 131X. It is an outstanding mid-range magnification for studying deep sky objects. Being 82 degrees, I can keep an object in the field a lot longer than with a narrow field style. At public events, I am able to put it on one side of the field and let four people look before I have to nudge it back.Optically, the view is excellent considering the magnification. Venus has just the hint of a color fringe but Jupiter looks magnificent, though it tends to blur in and out of focus on most nights. Deep sky is where it excels. It is great for drawing out details in galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Though it has a nice wide 82 degree field, only about 70% of it is useable in my f/4.5 scope. That is fine for me as I don't care about the edge of the field anyway. Even scanning, that outer bad part of the field is not so bad that you can't recognize a deep sky object from a star.Mechanically, it is a solid eyepiece. Two annoying problems are the eye lens dust cap which is junk, and the other is grease. The eyepiece has a rotating barrel so one can use the eye lens as a flat surface of have it recessed to shield scattered light (or just to center the eye better). The problem with this is twofold. First off is when the barrel is extended all the way, it exposes the underside of the eyepiece casing which is covered with grease. A careless move and it's grease on the hands. Another annoyance is that to put the EP back in the case, the barrel must be screwed down to the original position or it won't fit. Another side issue is the over-large boxes which are tough to store in the eyepiece case.My biggest beef with this eyepiece is that the field lens is very close to the end of the barrel. The very first night I used it I grabbed it off the table and my finger found the field lens. I was not a happy camper the next day as I cleaned my fingerprint off the lens of my brand new eyepiece! What could make this problem worse is getting grease from the barrel on my hand and then getting that on the field lens. However, these quibbles aside, I am quite happy with it.Overall, I consider this a mid-priced eyepiece with high end performance. For those of you that don't want to take a second mortgage on your house just to get a high end eyepiece, this Meade UWA works as an outstanding substitute. Highly recommended.
The wires are too flimsy. As a result, these only lasted a few months before they stopped working.
I got my Prism the day after Christmas. I have to say that after owning a Palm Pilot Personal, then Palm Pilot Professional, and then a Palm III the Visor Prism is my all time favorite. I thought I wasn't going to like it at first cause it is a big on the heavy side and a tad bit bigger then my other Palms but I got used to it. I ordered a YadaYada Springboard module to get wireless internet and the only problem I have is that with the modem and the Prism together it takes up a lot of space. But overall just the Prism itself is the best. It still beats the other ones. I'm wondering if 3Com Palm is going to come out with a Palm Vxc (Color Vx) and then that one might be better then the Prism cause it's smaller. I think the Prism is a great model if you just want it standalone otherwise it's really bulky.
Any video recorded via the DVD-Direct firewire connection in Standalone mode does not work for me. I get unstable video when I playback the same on my DVD Player, laptop and PS2. Camcorders used were SONY DCR-TRV530 and Panasonic AG-DVC30P. Video fed thru DVD-Direct ( standalone ) S-video and composite inputs works fine on the same DVD+RW discs. Also works fine with the included NERO software. But the major advantage this model was supposed to have over others was the standalone firewire input. And that has failed for me.
Works as advertised. Good fit.Works well with software program so far.Can find nothing to critique about them atthis point
Consistent complaint that they the caller can't hear me... I have used many headsets over the years and this is one of the worst.
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.
It works great no problems, brought it for my five year old.... all her movies play well even the one's she scratched up. And it goes great with her Pink T.V ( Will Post Pic Soon).
I got this notebook for college and I have to say its been pretty smooth sailing since I bought it. I bought it from Best Buy which I highly recomend to anyone really interested, because if you go when there's a sale, you can get a bundled pack so you can get printers/scanners and additonal software for a pretty good price.Pros:- decent amount of memory- pretty stable- thin & light ( i have to say it looks sexy :) )- the speakers are really good for built in'sCons:- the battery life is really below averageSo if you just want a notebook for school/ home this is a pretty good investment.
Product is sturdy, comes with two types of screws. Color was sort of rainbow/opal instead of brass or gray if anyone cares.
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.
Got this along with my older Lumix TZ4 camera, and worked well. Noticed that the write speeds were around 9-11Mb/s, much faster than the Class 6 rating of 6MB/s. I also had a Kingston Class SDHC and found that it was slower at 8MB/s at best.However i recently got a Lumix ZS3 and here i found that in order to record in AVCD format, this card was only good enough at the lowest setting which requires 9MB/s. However cannot complain since i doubt if any of the other standard Class 6 units would be able to achieve this rate.
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.
Great unit. Took 10 minutes from opening the box to having two PCs connected to the internet, one with a wireless card and both using VPN. Brain dead simple to set up.
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.
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!
I love it - easy to hook up - easy to use! I'm thinking of getting another! It plays all my DVD-R & DVD-RW made disks... Absolutely a favorite purchase of mine! Addition: I've had it for a year now & am ready to get another one - I've had zero problems playing any type of DVD.Addition: I now have 3 of these - one of my most favorite purchases ever! HIghly recommend! Never a problem, have even had them unplugged for a couple days and data still remains! I use one just for Series type dvds (Monk, CLoser, Friends, Castle, etc) Would like the new Blue Ray version - but must wait until the price comes down!!
The Sennheiser HD-555 Headphones are quite simply amazing. I've heard mention before of comparing headphones and speakers to cars and racing bikes, where a bike costing in the mid thousands is capable of outperforming cars costing well over ten times that amount. This comparison couldn't be truer here.I own these headphones, and used to own (until acquiring these) a pair of great tower speakers with built-in subwoofers by Boston Acoustics that retailed for $1,600. These have a better sound, period. One of the things I can easily discern between speaker pairs is the "snarl" of guitars when listening to certain rock music (Slipknot is the most telling in my experience), and these headphones just get it right. I get a smile on my face every time I put them on. And it certainly isn't limited to rock music, every genre I've listened to sounds phenomenal, it's just easier to hear differences in more demanding music where there's a lot going on at once.The other area these excel at is comfort. I've never put something so comfortable over my ears, and have never been able to wear anything as long as I can these.Bottom Line - These are great. Are there better headphones out there? Maybe incrementally, and certainly not for this price.
in short these are great headphones for the price, but max volume is disappointing.You should probably get something else if you like your music loud.
In the last four years I've owned 4 Sansa MP3 players, the latest the 16GB View -- I've loved all of them, but always moving up in memory capacity, from 1GB to 16GB. When I travel one always goes with me, and I've always had some sort of portable sound system to listen to the music without headphones. I've gone through a number of Logitech systems -- always better and better -- but this Altec Lansing IM510 is hands down the best of any speaker system I've heard for under $200. The sound is clean, crisp, natural, and I can listen to it for hours (and did!) without listening fatigue. There is an amazing amount of bass -- no thumps, but it is very much in evidence. The volume is also surprising -- it filled a whole one-bedroom apartment with sound, with no apparent distortion. I am an audiophile, with a $30,000 stereo system that I normally listen to -- so when I say I enjoy this IM510, it says a lot.The big advantage of the IM510 is the docking ability for the Sansa. It fits all the c-series, e-series, and the new View. Once docked the Sansa is automatically charged (when the IM 510 is connected to the included AC adaptor) and automatically plays whatever the Sansa is playing -- no wires to connect! The IM510 will also work on 4 AA batteris, but then will not charge the Sansa battery. The IM510 comes with a travel bag which also can hold the AC adaptor and the Sansa itself. Nifty! There are plastic "adaptors" that are supposed to fit around the dock to make the various models of the Sansa more stable when perched on the dock; I found them to be unnecessary.On the down side, this is a bare-bones system in terms of bells and whistles. There is no volume control (just up and down buttons) and no indicator of the actual volume level. There is no remote, and due to the position of the headphone jack on the bottom of the Sansa View, it will be very difficult to listen to the FM radio on the View because the headphone cable serves as the antenna, and there's no way to dock the View with the headphones attached. This is NOT a problem on the c- and e-series.All in all, I give five stars on the merits of the great and natural sound. It's not the cat's meow, but it has a lot of catnip!
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.
with it's heaveier cable this antenna it better than the one that came with the unit.
I got this FREE with my purchase of a Fuji FinePix Digital S700 Camera. The card is fast and has performed flawlessly...holds LOT's of pictures.
This piece was very easy to setup(10 min). Works fine. I think thats the best according its price. But the reason i gave 4 star, is ,i have some doubts about the speed. I think there is some lost comparing a direct connection to dsl. Anyway i recommend it.
This is a very efficient and quiet notebook cooler. It really works for my laptop. However, the problem for me (my case), the USB connection for this cooler is at left hand side, the USB ports of my laptop are only situated at right hand side. The thing is the USD cord is very short which is a good thing, but just not good for my case. So, I have to put the USB cord cross the cooler on top of the fan underneath my laptop. You can't just turn it around since the vent of the warm air will blow to you....well, you may enjoy it in the winter though.
If you are coming from the US then this little plug adapter (or equivalent) is most likely all you need to convert your laptop to electric current used on the mainland Europe (not UK which is different). Read the tiny print on the back of your laptop power supply to ensure that it is rated 110-230 Volts and you should be good to go.If you are in a rush your local Radio Shack should have the same thing. Beware though that they may try to sell you the whole 220 to 110 converter which would be a waste of money in this case. Insist on just the cheap little plug converter.
Pros: The ink is great for printing out my college papers and for pictures.Cons: It runs out quicky.But if you don't print a lot, if it's just a few college papers, it'll last you.
Like many people sick of paying money to cable/satellite providers for total junk I decided to cut the cord and get my channels over the air. First I purchased a small indoor antenna.......no signal. Then I decided to purchase one of those cheap made Lava 2605 HD outdoor antennas....no signal. So after sending that junk back I went to tvfool and entered my address and the guys on the message board suggested this antenna. WOW! I hooked it up to my TV and pulled in 12 channels that are crystal clear and put the satellite to shame. This antenna can pull in the channels from far away! I have $200.00 in the entire setup(antenna, rotor, wire, pipe)and also stream my movies/tv shows from netflix. I went from paying $90.00 a month down to $9.00 a month for netflix. No cable/satellite company can compete with that.
This camera is excellent quality with a great price. I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight and easy to use it is. I have found cameras in the past to be somewhat heavy, especially when holding for longer periods of time trying to shoot sports action. I'm very impressed.
I use my Canon 10d mainly for Astrophotography. Most of the time,it involves keeping the camera shutter open for long periods oftime, anywhere from a few minutes to tens of minutes. This ACK-E2adapter takes my worries away from monitoring battery status or adrained one, while i control the camera remotely sitting inside myhouse. Continuous power also ensures worry free writes to its flashstorage. The package included several AC power connectors which isvery useful while travelling. Amazon provides a wide range of itemsto choose from.
This product is very compatible as the one that came with my camera. I would think it was from the same factory for less than half the price.I should have ordered two so i had a spare.The length is the same as the factory one ,everything is the same . exceptional price.
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.
The battery arrived ahead of the published delivery time which meant the I could again use the remote entry for my car. Thanks for the excellent service.
I finally got my genesis back up and it is great. I looked everywhere for this cord and this one was so cheap no other cost could stand against it.
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.
HP 14 Yellow Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging (C4923A)Hope this review is in the right place. I pruchased a HP 15 Yellow printhead & this is where my purchase brought me for my review.As 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!
Nice pen, got one for my wife and I several months apart and from two entirely different stores. Both came with non-functioning roller tips, but plenty of ink... Decent pen after you call manufacutrers, wait a couple of days, and install new ink cartridge.
This little gem is a necessity to protect the lens of my digital camera. It works fine, no distortion of color change. I recommend it for anyone who wants to protect their camera lens. Just be sure you get the right size. I had to send the first one back because it was the wrong size. Check and double check before ordering.
The cable works exactly as promised. That being said,many have and will buy this thinking it will convert the VGA signal to component, I WILL NOT. It does work well as described in the details of the product description.
I just wanted a DVD player that didn't have the HD-up garbage or a VHS player/recorder on it. Not bad for $56 BUT:Pros:-Picture quality is fine.-It'll play scratched DVDs (better than new ones if that makes sense).Cons:-My expensive TV (27 inch) does not get Stereo from it (that makes no sense since my TV says "Stereo" if getting it automatically).-It says "No Disc" on brand new DVDs every time. Have to open and close it for it to read it 3 or more times. Can't hear that sound when a DVD is being read at the start. The DVD tray is not level I think. My PS2 plays DVDs better than this piece of junk.-My TV is LOUD but this player takes NO advantage of it.-Made in China (hate to say it but every DVD player, including a $300 one, was junk from China). My friend got a same model with "Made in Japan" and works far better.-The remote must only work with SONY TVs. My expensive JVC said, "I don't work with junk." :)I'm returning it tomorrow to the store I bought it from since it doesn't play DVDs a lot unless you eject and close the door again and again. No stereo sound even though it says "Stereo" on the box.If it says, "Made in Japan" it is great. If "made in China," avoid since it no better than a $29.88 cheapie at WalMart.Hate to say it, but the $279 Sony I bought 1 1/2 years ago didn't last buy 1 year on the DVD player. The VHS works fine. I think SONY's quality is going in the toilet.
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.
Believe the other reviewers about the cheap cord. Mine lasted 3 months before the inside wire became loose, right where the it goes into the plug.It's a shame they didn't improve the build quality, the bass was pretty awesome.
The camera housings were delivered in a good amount of time. We especially like that the lids open from the side since it allows us to mount the boxes closer up under the eaves. There is still plenty of space to access the camera for maintenance without having to take down the box. Very nice design feature.
The TRV87 has 360x digital zoom. THe posted image shows a 330x zoom
Brought new life back to old laptop.So far, it is working perfectly and I no longer have to be tethered to the wall.
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 got this for cooling a DVR that is stuck in a cabinet. It works pretty good for moving air through the cabinet. I put the cooler on top of the DVR upside down so that it would pull air through the slats at the top instead of putting it under the DVR because it lined up better with the hole in the back of the cabinet. The reason I got this was that the fan on the DVR was so noisy that you had to turn up the TV when it came on, and sometimes in the middle of the night it would run even though it was "off". Since this is in the bedroom it woke me up and annoyed me.This cooler is better, the fan noise is noticeable when the room is silent, and my wife complained about a high pitched noise that I couldn't hear. I unplugged the unit and she said it went away. So I might be searching for a replacement that is even quieter, with no high pitched noises. Overall it seems to keep the cabinet quite a bit cooler, now if only....
JVCs Kaboom cannot be beat! This sound makes people wonder what the hell or where the hell?? This thing is nuts, the sound is awesome! You will not find another boombox that kicks it like this one does! JVC still makes the Kaboom series still but now use cheaper speakers now and not as much wattage. Only cons with this box... Batteries are a snack for this baby! The wireless works ok but is only marginal at best as far as sound quality. I just wire all my devices IPod, Evo Phone, laptop directly via the headphone jack.
I purchased these headphones back in 2010 and these headphones have some of the best sound I have ever heard from a pair of headphones. I used to own a pair of Philips SHE9500 headphones and when those broke, I decided I needed a new pair.So after researching I found these headphones to be the best for my price range which was under $30. These retailed for $30 when I purchased them but now they are worth around $10-15. They provide really good bass without drowning out the rest of the sound. They can become really really loud to the point where they start rattling inside your ear.I lost my original pair that I decided to buy another pair. The plastic attachment that comes with the headphones allows one to coil the headphones around it to form a nice and neat item to carry around. I used to wrap the headphones around the ipod but realizing how they can ruin the headphones, this accessory makes it possible so you don't end up destroying your headphones while they are in you pocket. It's been over 5 years since these came out and I still would recommend these to anyone who wants cheap headphones that pack a lot of value into it.
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.
Completely agree with Tieum: do not buy this battery. I bought a JVC Everio camera, which comes with this battery, right before my trip and was very disappointed: the battery lasted for less than 1 hour. If you are mostly taping outdoors, like I did, you are basically screwed.
Thank you Amazon.com. Read the reviews, ordered and here in 4 days and no shipping costs. Excellent service. The printer is excellent. Easy to set up, very quiet and gives truly excellent results. Replaced an HP Desk-jet 952 (noisy and tempermental!)which expired on its warrantee anniversary! The Canon is far superior and the separate ink cartridges is a great idea. I have had a number of Canon BJ printers and all are (note the present tense!) excellent - don't know why I bothered with HP and will never again!
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.
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 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 purchased this from Amazon 4 years ago and here it is 4 years later and it still works perfectly. I had to write a review on such a great product. It is a definite inconvenience when any of your electronic pieces hit the road. Your television, cd player, receiver, computer, etc. These are all necessities and if any of them break down they must be replaced immediately regardless of budget.I live in a highrise apartment right in downtown Boston and there is much dust. When a cd player starts acting up you don't know what's going on at first. If its dead, its dead. But if cds are skipping or playing errartically what do you do? Is it the player itself? First you clean the cds. Maybe its a simple problem. Well, my cd player was having a field day at the time - cds jumping and skipping all over. I purchased this product, used it correctly and voila - the cd player worked perfectly. All the problems cleared up. Now, whenever it starts to skip I know it is from dust or something in the player and it just needs a simple clean.Bottom line, this product is inexpensive and it works to perfection. I have had it 4 years and it is still going strong. I highly recommend this product. Finally, something that actually does what it says it does.
All these great reviews perplex me...maybe mine was just the luck of the draw. After just 9 months of occasional use, it just displays "service required" and never alerts me. I'm a pretty techie person, so I searched websites and read the manual, and tried all the troubleshooting steps mentioned (i.e. re-programming, mounting the radar detector in a different location, & then re-calibrating after each troubleshooting step, etc.). I even used another non-Beltronics radar detector when following my husband's truck to see if there are literally no radar alerts, and his Whistler alerted us while my V955 remained silent.Beltronics will not repair it under warranty because I can't find the original receipt, EVEN THOUGH I REGISTERED THE WARRANTY WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THEY HAVE ME LISTED IN THEIR DATABASE. I thought that was the whole point of registering the warranty???They want $100 just to look at it. The warranty statement in the manual says nothing of this. So regardless of the great reviews other shave for this product, what if you are one of the "lucky" ones who get a lemon like me who ends up with a $279 paperweight?Thumbs DOWN. Will never order a Beltronic product again!
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.
This product works like it says and makes things a little more convenient; however, it is not as practical as I thought I would be.
No XP driver is included. Google for IC150C and you'll find "Where is the driver" as the top search. Its bad. Avoid this camera until you have an XP driver in your hands for it. Logitech ones just work out of the box for me.
When you read of the installation problems....BELIEVE IT ! I have spent the last 6 hrs. trying to load the softwear following the instructions, line by line with USB connection.Then went to web site per inst. book...You are referred to places that do not exist ! ....This baby is going back to the store tomorrow...Don't get this model unless you want to send your blood pressure through the roof......(prev. comments correct: HP offers no support !...)
I bought a few of these 5-packs for OS/Large Program backup. I always like to keep a backup of my important media, and am currently using these DL discs to store backup copies of OSX Snow Leopard, Windows 7, the Adobe Creative Suite and up until recently Final Cut Studio (I bought a LARGE USB drive for that one).I have not had a SINGLE ONE fail on me, all wrote without any errors and relatively quickly using my Apple Superdrive.I ended up buying a couple of the 5-packs because I wasn't sure of the quality, but I would highly suggest springing for the 30 pack right off that bat, they really are the best DL media I have used so far!
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.
Sony takes care of the customer!!!!!!!! My daughters orgional Sony camer stopped working. We sent it in to Sony for warranty repair. Sony was wonderful, the called..and made a offer... They offered me to wait 3 months for the part, a replacement with a refirbished camera, OR my money back. I took the refund and bought this camera. It is just as great as the last. I will continue to purchase SONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They takes care of the consumer!!!!!!
In constrast to the other viewers - I didn't do very much research. I bought the Rio Cali. It turns out you cant just drag a few directories of music on a drive letter and have the player recognize the directory structure in the form of some sort of "playlist". You have to make them manually. So my attitude became - I don't care, I just want to drag a few directories and be able to see the directory names. So this Creative one advertises on the box "no software needed". You open box and the directions for transfer files has as the first step to "insall software". But alas, all is well - you don't have to install software. It comes up as drive letter in explorer. One can drag directories. But directories deeper than root are not playable. It fits my criteria - I like it. BAD THINGS - I wish it took AA or some sort of replacable battery - Thinking of bringing the power wires out through the case - for auxillary battery pack I could glue on back. Additionally, there is a buzz that is heard when switching between modes.
The Epson PictureMate is a fantastic printer. I love it and will soon be buying my second one because I just wore mine out by printing thousands of pictures, and didn't keep my insturctional booklet that would tell me how to fix the "click" in the box. I had another printer that I had just bought sitting right next to the Epson Picturemate and I gave up on it because in had to run the print back and forth to add the color to the picture. Then when the picture was ready, it came out with tabs on each end that I had to remove....... It was a mess! The PictureMate is so easy to set up and use. The color of the printed pictures of the Epson PictureMate are bright and beautiful. The picture is printed quickly and without having to go back and forth in the colored ink. Trust me. Look only to the Epson PictureMate for your home or office photo printer.
I have several kinds of audio and video devices from several brands (from Sony or JVC to Marantz or Rotel) but this is the most unreliable of all them. The first problem was with VHS tapes that stuck before to enter completely on the unit, the second problem was that unit sometimes does not turn on or if is on does not turn off no matter how many times you push the button, the third problem was sometimes the display panel blinks and show the word "Loading" and the unit does not work. With all this problems is almost impossible to use the unit.This product must be a shame for JVC that usually made reliable products... I wonder why JVC continues selling it knowing the several problems that the buyers have and the damage cause to their brand image.
As part of our home remodel I wanted to put all my A/V gear in a closet with a glass door. Unfortunately, my large tower speakers are in the line of sight between the closet & couch so it's difficult to control all the gear. Enter the Next Gen Remote Control Extender.Pro's:* Inexpensive* Support most of my remotes (remotes like for my AppleTV, which don't use AAA or AA batteries are SOL)* The flying saucer base station is smaller then you think it will be- only about 3-1/2" diameter.* Simple to use. Just replace one of your batteries and point the IR emitters and you're good to goCon's:* The emitters aren't very good* Doesn't work with remotes that don't use AA or AAA batteriesThe result is that controlling my Tivo S3 worked but there was a noticeable delay and button presses were occasionally missed. However with my Onkyo 876 receiver it was a complete failure. However they use the industry standard IR jack and I was able to use the emitters which came with my HTD ([...]) whole house amplifier and what a difference. Not only does it allow me to control the Onkyo receiver, but the stronger signal makes controlling my Tivo much better too.So get this, but go over to [...] and buy their emitter.
I was looking for a decent portable mp3 player w/o video and after much research and reading the reviews, I decided on the Samsung K3 2Gb. I have only had it a couple weeks now but it was extremely easy to setup (with windows media player I just created playlists and synced them with the K3) and easy to use. The sound quality is very good (for a device of this size) and I haven't had any issues with the battery life that others are stating...but I haven't use it for extended periods of time yet. My only complaints, if you can call them that, are: 1. there is no way to delete songs w/o connecting to your computer (might be a good thing to keep from accidentally deleting I suppose) and 2. there is no "stop" button, only a "pause/play" button (which may explain the battery life issue).All in all this is a great mp3 player that looks great, is easy to use, and sounds really good! I highly recommend it! In fact my children are asking for the 4Gb for Christmas after seeing mine, and that is what they are going to receive (if they're good of course ;).
Does exactly what I was looking for. I have a PC and PS3 hooked up; when the switch the PS3 on; switches to PS3, otherwise PC.
I have several other items from Razer so I figured when my ipod earbuds decided to spark and try to fry me it was time to try them. I bought the m250 because I heard they had great sound, and they do, along with great base. My only complaint is that they do not cancel noise out very well.
Cheaper,Expansion slot,fm radio works great,Record off radio with good reception, works great.pict-video love it.Apple better put more into there. IPod quick.My wife and daughter have the 2 gb player,great deal.I will be buying this 4gb soon for myself.Just one thing if like me you want to carry pictures i think a 4gb is better,but with a expansion slot you will have more flexablity the slot will only take 2gb micro sd cards but nice to have.
Good Product. There is no delay in delivery. Product's performance is also nice. I'll refer this product to my friends and more people. In future i too prefer amazon to for good shopping experience.
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.
Pretty straightforward. Well built with lots of available outlets. Looks great in my raack system. Nice long heavy duty cord.
I ordered six SV-811 8 inch Kodak Digital Picture Frames on Dec. 2, 2007. The one that I received and gave to my wife for Christmas was missing the USB Cord, Remote and the Remote Holder. I contacted Kodak on Dec. 24 to let them know that the parts were missing. All six picture frames came in plain brown boxes instead of the normal Kodak Packaging. They were sold to me, through Amazon, by Shop Digital Corp. On Dec. 27, I received instructions to fax the sales document and other information to Kodak Accessory Services. I faxed that on Dec. 28. I've heard nothing from Kodak. I can not operate the picture frame as identified in the instruction manual. I can look at the pictures that are preloaded on the unit, they are lovely, but I can not look at my own pictures.
The sound from the music is very nice, however my $90 RCA Lyra also has great sound for music.According to the instructions, video is drag and drop. None of the video formats I have, from converted movies to AVI to simple avi movies taken with a family camera work. No wmv, no video is recognized by the device.The myTAVI desktop is confusing, I have no idea what it is trying to do, but whatever it is, nothing is going from or to my TAVI from the myTAVI desktop. I have uninstalled it because it makes no sense.If you are looking for a company that supports it's devices, forget it. The have a cryptic FAQ that does not handle the questions, a discussion thread that is no help and they have not responded to three days worth of email.I am very impressed by the potential for this device, but very disappointed in the reality.Save your money until they get it right, or go out of business.
I received my replacement APC RBC17 battery within a couple of days of placing the order even though I didn't request any special delivery! The battery came with easy to understand installation instructions and I was powered up within minutes of opening the package. And after checking several places on the cost of this OEM replacement battery, the price was lower than average.
I am not sure what to really write about for a lens cap? It fits the lens it specifies and it feels exactly like the one I got directly from Nikon for a fraction of the price.
This TV arrived with no problems. It is perfect, the picture is very clear and the sound is good. We are very pleased with it. The price was way better than the local stores, too-- Thanks Amazon!
This has got to be the nicest IPOD speaker system ever! When I first got this I cranked it up inside to see how it would sound loud. I turned it up when my son was outside and he could hear it. Excellent sound at a great price. Yes some may say the price is more expensive then other IPOD systems but you get what you pay for. THIS IS TOP NOTCH!! Don't settle for another cheaper speaker system. RECOMMEND TO ALL!!
This is a great product and a great value. You don't have to spend a lot to have a quality product. I would recommend this product to anyone, there's more storage than you really need and the sound is excellent.
This is a great little camera. I bought it for my wife and mother-in-law this past Christmas. Other manufacturers have similar size cameras that are easy to use but they only have a 3x zoom. This camera has a 10x zoom. Picture quality is also very good. There is a "simple" mode for those who just want to point and shoot. It will automatically flash with the red eye reduction when shooting inside as well as give you a stabilization mode. For those who are more advanced there are several other settings in order to perfect your picture. The large LCD panel makes it very easy to see your subject. There is no viewfinder on the camera but who really uses one when using a digital camera? This would be a great "family" camera where you may have a beginner and an advanced photographer.
My ER-6i cans were recently stolen, and I replaced them with a set of more-expensive Future Sonics Atrio M8 earphones after reading some very positive reviews about the latter. Some reviewers stated that the Atrios were superior to the ER-6is in all respects, but my own views are somewhat mixed. The following is my fairly subjective comparison of the two:Isolation: Both do a great job at blocking exterior sounds, but the ER-6i is firing-range proof, and great for planes and subway trains. The Atrios do allow in some noise.Cable: The Atrio cable is sturdier and quieter (you can hear the ER-6i's cable in your ears when it rubs against your shirt).Sound quality - bass: The Atrios are a clear winner. Bass is deep, smooth and powerful. The ER-6is are anaemic by comparison.Sound quality - mids: The ER-6i is a clear winner. It has much greater clarity in the mids. The Atrios have recessed mids (they are relatively quite compared with the bass and highs). A lot of the "music" resides in the mids, so if you enjoy complicated music such as jazz, classical or acoustic guitar, the ER-6is are a better choice.Sound quality - highs: The ER6i wins here, too. Highs are crystal-clear. The Atrios sound harsh out of the box, although they do settle down after burn-in (after they have been played for 50 hours or more).Overall: I like the Atrios for the punchy bass that gets the feet tapping and head shaking to rock, grunge and bass-heavy tracks. In all other respects, I prefer the cheaper ER-6is. In particular, the latter have superb clarity, offer great isolation, have a wider soundstage (the impression you get of the music surrounding you from a distance), and offer a better rendering of complex music (instrument separation is great).
This product does the job of protecting an expensive camera lense. What else can be said?
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.
Good quality lenses for the price, excellent quality. Reasonably fast auto-focus. The longer lens (200) requires either a tripod, or a boost in the ISO speed, both work, both expected. Recommend buying!
I want to applaud fivestar for their promptness, and for handling issues immediately and without trouble. Thank you for your dedicatiion.
I bought both my wife and I each one of these units for Christmas. I went on a trip for about 4 days and installed mine just before I left. When I got home, my wife (who is not really that technology-friendly) had hers installed as well. So I guess it must be pretty straight-forward and easy to use.The remote straps pretty easily to the steering wheel. Depending on which side of the velcro you put inside or outside, you may find your gloves or clothing sticking to the velcro. If you do, switch the velcro and that won't be an issue any longer. I've read about people having difficulty getting it tight on the steering wheel. I thought it was pretty easy, however if you attach it to a round section of the steering wheel, it can 'rotate' around the wheel if you're not careful. I usually try to put several fingers behind the remote (wrapping them around the wheel) when I push a button with my thumb to keep it from 'spinning' on the handgrip section of the wheel.The buttons work really well. There's a little blue light that blinks once whenever you push a button so you know if you pushed it 'enough'. (This is helpful in the winter when you're wearing gloves.) I read some people saying they had a hard time with having to push the button multiple times to get the remote to respond. But my guess is they weren't pushing it enough, as I've only had the remote "not read" my instructions when I've pushed the button not quite hard enough to get the light to blink.The piece that hooks to the bottom of the iPod is fairly small. Make sure you have someplace to store it so you don't lose track of it if you take your iPod in and out of the car a lot. It also has an opening in the bottom so that if you use a car charger, you can hook them up "piggyback" style to keep the remote working and your iPod charging while you're driving.All in all, I'm glad I made the purchase. I don't use the playlist features, etc. because my iPod is not in a 'stand' where I can see the screen while driving. But as a tool to skip ahead, rewind, play and pause my iPod it works really well.
I bought the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS as a Christmas gift for my wife. Despite the best efforts of the Garmin customer service people, we could not get the back light to function. The GPS unit worked, but I could barely see the images on the screen. I shipped the unit to Garmin and have yet to receive a replacement.
I was really satisfied with Amazon.com service. First of all, I bought the portable GPS on sale, and this was a really good price compared to its price in other stores. Besides, the product arrived only a couple of days after my request. It took me only 5 minutes to buy it. It saved my time and as they say, time is money!
Waste of money. Tried for 30 minutes and no results. Will never buy again. Does not even work on minor scratches!
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.
I got two of these for my bf and he is absolutely thrilled with it. He can run the graphics on full with minimum lag on his emachine.
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.
I've used Zalman cooling fans before and never had issues.This one lives up to its name.Easily the quietest fan I've ever had.QUAD Core Intel CPU is sitting at a steady 35C.Was easy to install and works like a charm.What more could you want?Best fan for the money.(Best of all, the beautiful spinning blue LED is oriented towards me so I can see it...and as we all know from years of computers on TV, the more lights a computer has, the faster it runs!)
[Linksys PCM100 Reviewed --- Same as PCMPC100 but with integrated connector] -The card does not work with many WindowsCE HandheldPC Pros (NEC780). -I found a Beta WinCE driver on their website... it doesn't work. There is no link on the Linksys website to the file. -Linksys &quot;technical support&quot; and &quot;customer service&quot; are terrible. They are rude, they don't call back, it takes days to speak to an actuall &quot;tech&quot; and they have little knowledge of their product line (or Windows, networking, etc.). -Most shops (including the one I purchased from) won't accept a return for the product, nor will Linksys.-I also own a Linksys Router/4portSwitch. -Thankfully it works, no need for their &quot;tech support&quot;.
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.
Bought it refurbished, but am yet to regret it. The sound quality is very good. My only complaint is that I cannot use this for extended durations, my ears hurt due to the fit perhaps and the non-absorbent nature of the ear pads! Maybe I have big ears and perspire too much ;-)Bottom line - A good buy indeed.
I'M VERY HAPPY WITH MY MP3 I DO LIKE ALL THE OPTIONS THAT IT HAS.
I like everything about this camera EXCEPT the pictures. The left third of every shot is blurry. I've sent it back to Canon for warranty service so I'm out the shipping and we will see about the repairs.
I have been a loyal fan of Bose products for almost 30 years. I still own my origanal 301's bought in 1980 and have a set of 501's added later. I expected similar quality and sound with the Accoustimass series. I was badly mistaken. As mentioned in previous reviews, for $200-$300, these might be a good additional for a small start-up home theater. But for this price, just unacceptable. Sound quality is horrible. I use these primarily to listen to our TV and music from satellite TV service. Low end sounds are muttled and high end sounds are too high-almost tinny.
The battery works very well, in stand by mode keeps the charge for more than a week. We received it promptly after ordering.
I needed a bigger memory card so I was shopping around and found this 16 GB flash car for a great price. Can't complain about that!
All I bought this battery as replacement for my dell laptop. The battery held zero charge after two months. I contacted the company via amazon they never contacted me back.Buyer Beware
Works fine as advertised. This is the 3rd one I've bought and mated with a 500 GB Seagate HDD with 16 MB cache. Woiks poifectly!
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)
This thing actually works and is totally unobtrusive. It literally worked in one minute, just plugged everything in and that was it. You don't even need to install any software but if you do install the sw that comes with it for added functions, it's also very unobtrusive, just an icon in you system tray. Works perfectly, highly recommend it.
I can't recommend this one. In a phrase it is not ready.It did not go together well, it did not work well, and customer support was very disappointing. Truly. I was discouraged by it because here in Alberta we have a new law that requires drivers to have a hands-free connection to their Two-way Radios unless they are at work.This product was a shinning light in the darkness until it arrived and I tried to use it, and it turned out to be just a blackhole for hard earned cash. Sad.I truly hope that they put out a 2.0 version or a Bluetooth version or something else that is tried and true before they release it into the marketplace. We could really use it up here.
I bought this bracket to hold a GPS to my sailboat's steering wheel pedestal. It worked well for a while. It seemed a bit flimsy. Even when the bolts and plastic screw were really tight the unit would wiggle. It was flimsy and eventually broke off during a sailing maneuver. I almost lost the GPS.I replaced it with a Ram Mount for the 76csx and I am much happier with it. It is built with aluminum and won't break.
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 bought this in May of '07 when my baby was born. We've been using it every night for almost 3 years. It is loud, but my son has always been a light sleeper so this makes a perfect white noise. His room is small, but when I lift the blinds in his room in the morning, the window is always somewhat wet, so I know it is keeping the air in his room moist. I'm about to buy a second one for our new baby.
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.
My girlfried got this player as a christmas present. She also got an Ipod Nano that had pretty much the same features. She sat down with both in order to put some music on them. She spent about 15 minutes and had her Zen in full working order with her entire library of songs loaded. As for the Ipod, she ended up struggling for over an hour and ended up calling it quits. The Zen works perfectly well and does everything she needs it to, and the Ipod is a paperweight.
This is a great camera. I've been waiting a couple of years for the price to come down and now it has. I love the zoom on it. You can really get close to subject without having to move. Everyone I showed it to loves it. Great camera for the price...
This item is exactly what I was looking for. An original lens cap that fits my Nikon D60!
I've been using this sub with other Klipsch speakers in a 5.1 system for the past 5 years or so.While low frequency response tends to be omnidirectional, I've found that corner placement of this unit smoothes out the reponse quite a bit and eliminates a lot of the "boominess" that some complain of.So much depends on the acoustics of the specific room that it's difficult to know what this or any other sub will sound like prior to installation and some experimentation.It might not compare to some more expensive and more powerful subs, but it works nicely for my situation. Considering that my situation is a New York City apartment, anything much more powerful than this would likely get me evicted.
For $10 ..what a deal.I write songs and play guitar and it's handy to record the music (at the moment).Sound quality as expected is mediochre.I did record a financial message from my speaker phone (Panasonic) handset. Very good. This alone justifies this recorder. I will have to record from this to a digital hand recorder to check out the quality.Digital is not everything...but almost. lol
Super! I love themPros:-Sound is slightly colored, especially in high frequencies, but generally very clear & pleasurable to listen to.-Amazon has a great price on these. Great bang for the buck..Cons:-Can be QUITE difficult to wear properly, especially if you've never worn in-ear earplugs/earphones before. My guess is, every single person complaining about lack of bass is not wearing them properly. With a good fit, bass comes through brilliantly.-Only 1 pair of disposable foam tips included. You can always wash and re-use the rubber tips, which are fine, however the foam ones that are even better are disposable. Etymotic sells replacement tips at 14$ for 3 pairs, which isn't cheap...
This thing is not Vista Ready, even though they claim it is compatible. I would love to see them get this piece of crap working on my machine. They could bring a whole truck of these things and everyone of them would be bad according to d-link "customer service".Warning, when you call they will want you to try another PCI slot, just tell them you already did that (you mean the pci slot that I just took my old Wireless Adapter out of that was working fine?). They will then, likely, tell you the card is bad. In order to avoid this hassle, I would recommend not buying this card.Also, don't think your smarter than me and you'll just download the lastest drivers and it'll work fine. I did that already, version 1.30 (September 2007). FYI, this driver is not digitally signed and depending how you try to install, windows will refuse to use it. I also tried installing the drivers both after and before installing the hardware. Don't listen to D-LINK, this card DOES NOT WORK on Vista 32bit. I don't recommend this card unless you like headaches, wasted time, wasted money, waiting on hold for poor technical support and taking mutiple trips to the store. If you like those things, this is THE card for you.I did not try on Window XP, I'm going to assume it works since all the positive reviews are from XP users and all the negs are from Vista users. I have Vista 32 Home Premium.
I was happy with this purchase for the first couple of months, but then suddenly the keyboard would disconnect after a few minutes of inactivity and had difficulty re-pairing (no pun intended). I don't know if it's because of software updates but all I can say is that I've been through numerous batteries to keep them fresh as new and nothing changes. It's been a big pain. Keyboard disconnects randomly then takes another 3-4 minutes to reconnect. Have been unable to find a fix. Now I'm looking for another keyboard. I don't recommend this product at all.
My son has an Aiwa mini system that the 3-CD changer has quit working after about 15 months of use. In researching on the web, I found this to not be unusual for many Aiwa mini systems.We will not buy Aiwa again.
We are trying to get away from the plastic in drip coffee makers and after researching a variety of options, we chose to go with a percolator. The 12 cup Presto Percolator got good reviews and appeared to be just what we wanted. However, a few of the reviews said that there is aluminum in the percolator. This bothered me since everything else indicated it was completely stainless steel - so I called Presto (1-800-877-0441) and asked about the aluminum. The representative said that the perk well - which is the part that the perk tube sits into - is aluminum so that the water can heat faster. All other parts are stainless steel. To me this is deceptive advertising since Presto does not indicate anything but stainless steel anywhere on their information. May not be an issue to some but was a deal breaker for us. Just an FYI..
I bought this upgrade per HP support suggestion. It is supposed to work with my HP notebook and my HP printer. After numerous hours trying to get this to work with Vista I gave up. I will NEVER buy HP again. Thanks for letting me vent.
This accessory set performed its intended functions to the extent I expected. While the kickstand is far too weak to actually support the player for an extended period of time, this silicone skin indeed protected my player from scratches. (I wouldn't dare attempt to carry it by the included belt clip.) However, it seemed to "stretch" with use, rendering it ill-fitting for my player, and eventually began to fade to a grayish-brown color. (I purchased light blue.) The painted markings identifying the buttons also began to fade (which didn't bother me, as I preferred to see the backlit buttons anyway).The included chargers have, however, served me very well. The AC charger is perfect for rapid recharging (I so rarely have time to plug it up to the computer, sit, and wait), and the car charger only adds another level of convenience. So far they've done no damage to my player and have provided a quick and effective charge which my player holds seemingly indefinitely. However, where the case is concerned, I'd implore potential buyers not to expect superb quality. While this case is sufficient if all you will be doing is leaving your player on the bookshelf, I'd recommend the DLO Action Jacket for travel. That's what I use when I'm working out with my player, and I don't think I've taken it off since I bought it.For the price, though, this set can't be beat. I would buy it again just for the chargers.
hi, i bought a logitech harmony 1100 about a year ago, i programmed it for my pioneer vsa-ax10, it came out as a receiver(its an amplifier) so i had lots of useless buttons, and many wanted ones missing, i programmed it for my pioneer pd91 it came out blank, pioneer bdp-lx91 incorrect, old denon dvd-5000 incorrect, it got my panasonic plasma correct and my yam sub correct, i've been in contact with logitech many times (all a waste of)it time now to stomp on it, its easier to have a handful of handsets believe me
Great titanium design for the current fastest USB flash drive on the market. Very easy to use.The preload of apps is also great; I particularly appreciated the CruzerSync to synchronize your Outlook mailbox in a few seconds; A great app when you travel or work from office and from home.
I purchased this case for my 15" mac. This case is easy to carry, you can just open it and type, you can put it on your lap and it protects your legs from heat. I would buy this case again if needed. I get so many complements on this case from other mac users. And the price is right!
I really like this walkman. It gets excellent reception and is lightweight. I have already walked miles and miles with it and I haven't had to change the batteries yet. I purchased it because I often like to listen to the radio, including the news. Very satisfied. Can't beat the price.
ThinkPad T41 is a powerful, reliable, and light notebook. It works perfectly for any purpose, and almost all the applications can be used over it.Powered by 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M Centrino processor, and 512MB DDR RAM, this notebook can withstand demand of any kind of processing and complex applications.The T41 notebook I have used had: MS Windows XP Professional, MS Office XP, Lotus Notes 6.03 Mail Client, Mcaffee 7.1, IE 6.x, Real Player, Lotus Notes Administrator/Designer, Adobe Acrobat writer, Adobe Photoshop, PC Anywhere 10.x, Citrix ICA Client, Blackberry Desktop Manager, Lotus Organizer, WinDVD, Palm VX desktop, Iris OCR, and many other software. I must say that even after having all these software and 19GB of data, I never faced any problem with the performance and notices any sluggishness.However, I have noticed that despite having a dedicated memory slot for graphic capabilities, the results are not very satisfactory. Dell Latitude C610 with almost same configuration seems to be a winner on this end.This notebook is not reasonably priced; as for US$ 2400 you can get a notebook, lot cheaper from other manufacturers like Dell, and HP-Compaq. However, the IBM quality is unmatched.Some of the features are T41 are :1. 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M Centrino processor2. Airbag-like IBM Active Protection System3. ThinkLight for Keypad4. Builtin data backup and protection system5. IBM 11b Wi-Fi wireless6. Worldwide A/C compatibilityAll these features are available on this top of the line notebook and believe some of them are not even available as optional on notebooks offered by other manufacturers.Overall, it's a nice notebook. Though slightly overpriced, you get lots of features and frills that take care of it.
First of all I would like to say that this was probably the best mp3 player I have ever owned. Much better than the Apple iPods. Putting music onto the player was as easy as pie. You can either drag and drop the file or sync it to Windows Media Player 10 or many other programs.The image quality of the pics and videos are amazing. It's almost like owning a mini HD tv. All you have to do is drag and drop the pictures. For videos you need to convert them into the right format. If you buy it new, it comes with the software it won't download whole dvds. I would really only recommend this to people whose sole purpose is to use it just for music. Personally I think it is just too much of a hassle to convert videos into the right format on any device.For parents, I think that you should consider buying this product before buying any of the iPods. This is a great mp3 player for younger children and much less expensive to replace if it gets lost or stolen. It is also easier to get music downloads for it as well.When I got it, I had to go and buy new headphones for it because the ones that it came with were too big for my ears though they were comfortable. I liked the fact that the player has a high volume. I like to listen to my music at somewhere close to sonic boom and this player went above and beyond. For the first time, I didn't have my player up at full volume. So this is definitely something that kids would like.There is one small problem that I had with it. When you hook it up to your computer to charge, you cannot listen to music at the same time. I found out though that if you turn on your computer and don't log into your account, you can play music and charge at the same time. But really. What's the point unless you're going to hook it up to a stereo or something? Nobody's really going to just sit there listening to music while it charges.This player is also durable. I have sat on it, dropped it, and drowned it. When I accidentally dropped it in a toilet, all I had to do was open it up and air it dry. Afterwards I just screwed the back on again and it worked beautifully.So the downsides are the video converter hassles, the fact that music cannot be played while logged into your computer, and the headphones were a little too big. The upsides were the how easy it was ot get pictures and music onto the player, the durability of it, and THE PRICE! I'd reccomend this to any of my friends.
Before buying ANY Panasonic plasma tv, google: Panasonic plasma flashing light. I think you'll choose another brand! Panasonic is aware of the board problems it's plasma tvs have, and still gives customers the run-around about fixing them. Great tv until it keeps shutting off and flashing the red light.
This product does not even lessen the amount our phone cord gets tangled. I have been very disappointed and would certainly not recommend it to anyone.
i just bought these in january here it is june and they popped about a month ago. static for bass, i paid [...]at target and i admit that its not a great sum but still there should be a bettr buy than this. i hate the sony brand, but it looks like i'll be buying them again soon. oh yea, the silver and grey is turning like a brownish yellow, wtf??
I love this player. My SD DVDs look near HD and the HD DVDs look amazing. I own a Sony blu ray player too and the HD picture quality is great but the Toshiba's upconverting capabilities are outstanding. This thing is built like a tank as one reviewer noted. I own two of these players. After I bought and started using the first one I bought another one just to keep as a spare because once they're gone they're gone.
I shopped long and hard before I settled on the HP d145 as the multifunction solution for my home office. Compared to the other affordable ... all-in-one machines, this one was the best. Although it was the most expensive, it's not perfect by any means.PROS:Fast plain paper prints and copies. EXCELLENT, mind-boggling plain paper copy quality. In fact, I printed some photos for a friend, and after printing 4 or 5 copies on photo paper, she preferred the plain paper copy over them all. Double-sided prints are a nice convenience, and the paper feeder is nice when you need to copy something that's double-sided and/or multiple pages. A big time saver over scanning the pages one at a time, figuring out how to place the front side in the feeder to copy on the reverse, etc... This feature alone makes the machine worth the price. The card reader works great, and although I usually just download my images to my PC and pick them for printing from there, the few times I've used the index feature (for when I just took a bunch of photos and wanted to show them to somebody right away), the speed and ease of it was very nice. The onboard LCD is comprehensive, easy to learn and use, and my 9 year old son figured out how to make copies on his own in about 10 seconds.So why didn't I rate this machine 5 stars?CONS:Put simply, photo printing. I own a cheap (less than one hundred dollars) Epson color printer that embarrasses the d145 when it comes to photo printing. Why would HP put a PHOTO CARD READER on this machine, and then offer such lousy photo printing quality?! You can't print anything borderless without using a paper cutter or scissors after the fact. My Epson machine will print beautiful borderless 8.5 x 11 photos that are much sharper and photo-like at a fraction of the cost. Now I see that HP has a new model, the d155, that comes with an onboard print server, but appears that everything else is the same as the d145.SCANNING: Not impressive. The spec sheet would lead you to believe that this machine can do some quality scanning, but I was very unsuccessful in that area. I have an older, SCSI HP Scanjet 5p that won't work with Windows XP, so I wanted something newer that would take it's place... The d145 scans were full of static and noise, as if it was running some sort of sharpen filter by default. I spent 30 minutes reading the manual and going through the settings trying to fix this problem with no luck. If you are content to scan at lower resolutions for web use, then the scanner is probably fine... but if you want high resolution scans for printing, I have some reservations about this machine. Also, it gives you the ability to "Scan to..." a few different applications, like Outlook, Word, and HP Scanning software... but I couldn't find a way to scan to my program of choice, Photoshop. I had to scan, then cut and paste to get the images into a graphics program for editing... which they needed desperately for touch-up because of the noisy scan.CONCLUSION:If plain paper printing and copies, ease of use, speed, and saving space are your priorities, then this machine is PERFECT. However, if you want to print nice, frameable photos, I suggest you do what I did and buy a dedictated photo printer ... You might also want a dedicated scanner as well.... which sort of defeats the point of an All-in-one doesn't it?
I got this so my remote could shoot around/through a wall in a very small 1BR condo (10 feet). I figured it would be an awesome $30 solution, as opposed to buying a Harmony reomte at $300 or more. Well, i would say that i got what i paid for - a solution that worked less than 10% as well as the thing i should have done in the first place. I am pretty tech savvy, but could have set it up wrong. I had a guy who works on movie sets try to set it up as well, and he didn't have any luck.Try to find something else that works better. and if you find it, let me know.
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.
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.
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.
Ok a brief intro and then onto pro's and cons:For the price, this is an amazing camera. I have been studying photography for a while now and was quite the newbie when I originally purchased the A95. After 4 months, and after taking several hundred pics, I can safely say that I have learned very well the strenghts and weaknesses of this camera.It has the size of a point and shoot, but the flexibility of a SLR.So in point, for the 300+ dollars you pay for this camera you are DEFINETELY getting something of better quality that others in the same bracket of price. However, what you are not getting is DSLR quality by any means. (At least $1000.00 for one of those) The powershot series from Canon is fantastic, and the A95 is currently at the top of that series.PRO's: (just to name a few)-Its lightweight, activates quickly with very little lag, and has better than average performance.-Has ISO 50 (rare) through 400-Full manual options-Rotating LCD with auto gain is such an awesome thing I cant even begin to tell you.-Has the ability to take an adapter lens which lets you accesorize with telephoto, macro, and wide angle lenses, as well as an assortment of filters to really get those amazing shots. (which i own and put to good use)-Takes rechargeable AA batteries ! Vs special batteries that cost an arm and a leg.-Its a still pic camera, not a video camera, I am not even going to commment on the shortcomings of the movie feature, its not even relevant to any photographer.-White balance, and autofocus are great and the Canon's DiG!C matrix produces clear and beautifully colored images.-Lets just say it has a TON of options and features that really make this camera a powerhouse amongst its competitors in the same price bracket.Cons-Anything higher than 100 ISO produces a lot of 'noise' in your pics.-The zoom is really weak-The flash should be in a different position and causes a good deal of 'red eye' even with the red eye reduction feature on. However the software that comes with it removes it easily.-Metering options are close to DSLR, but honestly when you see an SLR pic and features you really become aware of the limitations of this camera.-only comes with a 32mb memory card, pretty much forcing you to get a larger one.Overall as a mid-range camera between a standard point and shoot and a DSLR I give this a 4 Star rating. 5 would be perfect and since there are cons a perfect score is just not going to happen.If you are going to buy a digital camera just to have one, this camera is going to have more options than you will ever want or use. If however you want to get into photography and dont want to start off with a 1,200.00 price tag this camera is definetely for you !P.S It will take you a good month to really understand the 'concept' of the options in this camera, and another 3 to be able to really use them and take great pics. Expect to fumble around for a while before you really grasp digital photography. I recommmend "Complete Digital Photography third edition" by Ben Long as a necessary accessory to this camera. Without that book it would have taken me 4 years verses 4 months to grasp digital photography and digital cameras. Hope that helps. =)
As other reviewers have noted, the router is very easy to set up. However, it has two major flaws which would keep me from recommend this unit:1. The router randomly locks up several times a week. It requires a power off then on in order to start working again.2. The router times out idle TCP session after a few minutes, and there is no way to disable or change this timeout. After the timeout the connection is dropped and has to be re-established. This is a *major* annoyance for people like me who use ssh or telnet to log into outside machines, but it can also cause problems with chat clients or other network applications if you are idle for a few minutes. This behavior has been confirmed by Netgear tech support, and they don't have a solution.Between these two flaws, I recommend against buying this unit. Netgear's previous generation product (RP314) was rock solid, it's sad to see Netgear go so far downhill.
Toshiba makes its entry to the general market with the e-310 PDA. It is a good entry.I say to the general market because the previous model the E-570 was only a limited release, however the 310 is a nifty little device at a good price.A thin lightweight design and a low price gives it a good start. It comes with a built in voice recorder, 32m ram and a good chunck of useful microsoft software.A one year limited warranty and 90 days free tech support are standard equiptment. The support is 24/7 and in addition to telephone support includes e-mail and chat support, they also have an advanced support group available M-F till 8 p.m. eastern.It is a handy little device, it has one significant advantage over the 570. The hard reset on the 570 involved using the stylis and hitting the power button, on the 310 the hard reset is totally independant of the soft reset, (bottom of the device). Another good thing about this PDA is the Lithium Ion Battery that unlike others doesn't have a &quot;memory&quot; which can decrease the strength of the charge.Little things to remember, The battery button needs to be to the left or the device won't charge, (to the right creates the hard reset) Don't hook up the device until both active sync and outlook 2002 are installed (the quick start card vs the manual is a little unclear here).My favorite use of the device is as an extra internet connection at work, it has a better speaker than my PC and leaves me with one less window to keep open.A good device for the price and a good first offering into the PDA market for the general public. Definately worth a look.
We'll overlook the lockups and crashes, continual stream of 20-minute long downloads to update the software (during which you can't watch anything,) and of course the first unit which arrived DOA.Neither me nor the Replay TV tech support staff (accessed after a 45 minute wait on hold) could ever figure out how to simply record a specific channel for a specific period of time. (Wanted to record 30 minutes of headline network news...simply CANNOT be done! They &quot;code&quot; HNN as a 3 hour long show!)The menus were designed by an engineer on a bad LSD trip...totally illogical. After watching a show it pops up a help message telling you to delete the program...but do they give you a link to some way to do the delete? Not a chance...grope through the menus yourself. If you have one of these, you are definitely on the BLEADING EDGE.Buy it if you can't wait or you are an entomologist and like bugs.
Lasted about six months and died. Hard to keep it connected.Would not purchase again. Tried another logitech product and did the same thing. Last time I purchase
First I'll say right off that the Cornea customer service knocked 1 star off the rating all by itself. If you have to deal with returns, it can be a laborious and time consuming process. The Cornea folks are nice, but their system stinks. I bought 2 of these for a dual monitor setup. One was fuzzy and &quot;blinked&quot; (can you imagine anything more annoying than the screen turning off for a full second or two every few minutes??). So I got all the prior approvals and sent it back. They sent back to me the same monitor unfixed. Frustrated, I got the ball rolling again. About 6 weeks after my initial purchase I was sitting in front of two very nice LCD monitors.Monitor QualityBecause I have two of these, I probably have a somewhat unique perspective. For instance, I can see how the color cosistency is not perfect. One looks &quot;yellower&quot; than the other. It's not really noticeable until you have huge blocks of white one on each screen. This is probably normal.AdjustabilityThis monitor comes with one standard analog input. Which is great for those without DVI outputs on their video cards. So it should connect to just about any computer without problems. One monitor adjusted fine with the &quot;Auto&quot; button. Very easy. The other took a careful manipulation. This could be a result of the video card more than the monitor. Regardless, with some patience, you have so many adjustment options you can get a crip image by using the non-auto adjustments.Native ResolutionNative resolution (the number of physical pixels on the monitor) is 1280x1024. Plan on using this resolution. Anything else will result in a fuzzier look. And the native resolution is SO sharp you won't think twice about it.
I have been a big fan of panasonic cameras for quite a few years. You get all the bells and whistles of the more expensive brands without paying for the name on the camera body. I take mostly bird pictures and the FZ8K allows me to switch the digital zoom on and off to get the best shots. It is also great for still life photography. I plan on getting some lens attachments to add even more versatility!
product works great with my bluetooth 2.0 samsung blackjack cell phone and active sync 4.2 software. i really like the blue LED that lets u know its transmittingbefore you buy your bluetooth dongle, make sure the unit u have has the bluetooth distance you require. this unit says it can go 400 ft but it depends on the bluetooth standard your device on the other end can receive. check out wikipedia if u need bluetooth info
Almost everyone knows about Sennheiser's reputation but I'll say that it is one of the top brands up there making good headphones and other audio products in almost all price ranges. The HD-555 has been in production for quite some time. Despite that, they still have no direct successor model. This is an open design, which means the headphones leak sound in and out. So they're not very suitable for noisy environment or very quiet environments where the slightest sound could bother your neighbor (a library). This isn't a minus. Quite the contrary, most serious headphones models have an open air design.Build quality:They are almost completely made of plastic with big metal grills on the backs. You get mixed feelings when holding it the first time. They are heavy and solid enough to give you a good impression about durability. But, there is some plastic squeaking that steal a little confidence about the product's lastingness. Nothing serious, though. One of the major concerns about the HD-555 is the 1/4" plug and its 1/8" adaptor. If you plan to use this headphone plugged-in to a standard mini-jack, the adapter adds up a lot of bulk and could risk damaging either the port or the plug itself. The cable is very well made and feels very strong but also manageable. It is also considerable long (about 10 feet) and it's tangle-free.I have a major gripe about amazon's shipping. The headphones box came inside a cardboard box with no protection at all. Not good.Comfort factor:The Sennheiser HD-555 is a circumaural model, which means that the cushion pads go around your ears and not on them. Your ears feel free inside the cans and this is very comfortable. Since this is the first circumaural phones that I've ever owned it felt a little weird at first, but now it's a total joy. I've put them on for hours with no sign of fatigue. The cushion pads are of top quality materials but feel a little too firm the first times you wear them. The HD-555's are considered home headphones. So the cable length, the size and the big plug won't make them suitable for mobile purposes.Audio quality:This is where all the fun begins. I plugged them to my Auzentech x-Fi Prelude and a smile came to my face. I've tried many headphones in the mid-low to low categories and I can safely say that these are the best sounding headphones I've tried. Despite the size, the HD-555 can be easily driven. So you won't have any problem to enjoy this cans no matter what you connect them to.The HD-555's have a warm and dark sound signature. But it plays out right in a nice way. You'll get lots of detail and resolution from this baby but also it will uncover many flaws in your lossly ripped songs. The bass and low tones are very detailed and with great authority. The mids are delicious and the highs are not piercingly sharp, but very clear and smooth. The soundstage is incredibly wide, like you're hearing instruments from every different location. Every genre I've thrown at them have given them the chance to shine. The HD-555's don't care if it's games, movies or music, they are awesome in all three of them. So, wrapping this up, I'm very glad and satisfied with the Sennheiser HD-555. They're stuck like glue to my head, since I can't find a way to put them away (and I don't want to).
You still can't have it all. I have taken 100's of pictures with this unit in just about every environment imaginable. You do sacrifice something in image quality with this camera. The flip side of that coin is that I have taken pictures places where other digital cameras would have been destroyed. I have gotten some amazing and beautiful pics with this camera, it just does not take GREAT A+ quality pictures as consistently as other cameras I own. If you're looking for a unit to take on your outdoor adventures where you are concerned about killing your camera during that swim or adventure in the sand and dust this is a great camera to own.
AWESOME. AWESOME. AWESOME. Worked like a charm and survived some rain and mist while I was out shooting. Easily cleaned with a microfiber cloth. I recommend B+W filters to anyone debating what brand to choose.
These head phones are pretty decent, they stay on your ears but don't grab on too tight, however if you wear glasses it makes it so they grab your ears too much and at the end of a gaming day your ears will hurt. The mic didn't seem to work too well either but that might just be my...sound card. :PAlso if your looking for loud head phones these aren't it, the sound is loud enough for games though but for those that like to listen to loud music these may not be loud enough for you.
Takes longer to turn on when batteries are dieing, details close up are no better than a phone camera. But I really enjoy it, 60 minutes is a lot of recording time when you just shoot a bunch of short clips. I have rechargable batteries for it, I've only had to recharge them once in a month, the Flip turns off by itself after about a minute of no use, so it saves energy.
Great product if you just want to dual screen, but 3 monitors is not supported. My fault though, I should have read into it.
I haven't had any problems with this player at all. It's performs well at what I bought it to do. Give me high quality audio and video. The only reason I give the review a 4 star rating instead of a 5 is because of the extremely small remote. Not a big deal but it is kinda hard to memorize button positions when your single finger covers 2-3 buttons. If you can stand that, then I suggest you buy. I don't see how you could lose.
this product is great, came quickly, I should have gotten this a long time ago, you need to buy 6 D batteries to take it with you when you shop for vinyl records, it also comes with a power plug so you can use it without batteries near an electrical outlet, it comes with a needle, i was like thank god! I don't have to buy a cartridge/needle everything you need comes in the box (except for the 6 D batteries you have to buy that seperately) has a good sound for such a small speaker, you can change pitch, tone, volume, and you can plug in your headphones if you wanna listen to it privately. DEFINITELY recommended, especially since its cheaper than most regular NON-portable turntables!
The sound quality is really good, suitale for most musicstyles. I bought this because I have to take subway to schooleveryday and this is perfect! You won't hear anything else butonly your own music!
As far as I can tell, this is the last of a dying breed. It does not have all the bells and whistles of previous Sony VCR's, but I consider myself lucky to have found a company that still sells the old fashioned type of VCR. It performs as advertised and has given no problems.
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.
One of the best lenses you can buy for your Canon crop camera.(20/30/40D or any of the Rebels)Many people report problems with this lens but like Jim Hunt said in another review, I believe most of the focusing errors are operator errors. Prime lenses and especially prime lenses in the "normal" range have very few moving parts and are far less likely to have mechanical issues. That said, I love this lens. I have moved on to a full frame camera so I can no longer use it. For the money the Sigma 30mm is one of the best lenses you can buy. One reason I believe so many people report having problems with this lens is the price brings it into the affordable range for the amateur photographer or student photographer. These are the photographers that are least likely to understand Depth of Field, and the least likely to do proper testing and evaluations. Therefore I believe there are some errors sure, but they are not the fault of the equipment.
This Ram was perfect for my computer, just as advertised. It was shipped quickly and was easy to install. I recommend buying from this company.
I bought this about one year ago (2001, Dec.). I loved it. It was light, and also very easy to operate. However, it broke right after the warranty (2002, Dec.). I had no idea why it broke....I didn't drop it...didn't abuse it.... it just died.So disappointed.
I have found that nothing is quite like a black &amp; white image when it comes to capturing still life shots. I have used Polaroid film for a number of shots before. Polaroid is great for getting an instant image and to quickly know you got the shot. I was pleased to find out that they now have a black &amp; white version of their film! I found the image to be crisp and clear, with good definition. The pictures really pop! I would recommend it to anyone with an artistic eye who uses instant cameras.
I bought this over a year ago for $125 bucks from a local retailer. Obviously you can get it for less today. I chose it because I needed a second player for my bedroom TV. I decided on this model mainly because I liked the superior 12 bit/108MHz Video DAC, that it had both optical & coaxial digital outs, and of course progressive scan. I also really liked the design, how small/thin this is. It features 6 disc resume, CD-R/RW, MP3, and DVD -/+ playback. I would've rather had black over silver and I wish it had a digital clock but that's a minor issue. This model has always played my movies flawlessly and I've never had any problem w/ it. Set up was a breeze. The picture is crisp and the on-screen menu is easy to set up & adjust. One minor complaint, the front display has a mirror tint to it which kind of darkens the display a bit- the disc tray has the same, guess sony was going for a stealth look. The remote is good and well laid out, but I know it could be made smaller, ie: not as long. It fits my hand well though w/ the back finger groove. Overall, this is a great little DVD player at an affordable price. I'd recommend it.
I love my Roady2 and listen to it almost exclusively in my car, the 6-CD changer notwithstanding. I'm especially impressed with its 20-song memory; the Roady2 can alert the listener when one of those 20 tunes is being played on another station. Another 20 songs' names and artists can be stored just for later reference. And up to 30 preset stations can be programmed into the unit for quick tuning without the scroll wheel. I use 10 for music, 10 for news/talk, and the rest (set 'C') for a mix of miscellaneous stations.The small design of the Roady2 allows it to blend in and avoid being too noticeable on the dash. Its various mounting options also accommodate most vehicles, making this a perfect unit to give to someone as a gift. You'll love the clear reception, easy installation (well, in my case), and superb selection of stations.I've also recently purchased the home kit for my Roady2. I just connect the device to a boom box via the line-in jacks and then enjoy a great selection of stations and programs while I relax inside. My remote works from across the room; I'm not sure why some people have had problems with their remotes at distances of more than a few feet. And the antenna just rests on the stereo as is -- no need to put it near a window.One last usage note: if you hear some distortion when you first listen to your Roady2 in your car, turn down output volume in the settings menu. By default, the volume is on 5. I've had to turn mine down to 3 to avoid any distortion on talk or music channels. My stereo inside, however, sounds better with the default setting (5). I'm also using the cassette adapter in the car because of the better sound quality it offers compared to the FM transmitter.Highly recommended!
This is just a pointless filter to have. It does very little for my Sigma lens. I keep it on just to keep dirt and other garbage from actually touching the lens. The difference in photographs is so minimal to where it is not really worth the price. If you are worried about protecting your lens, get a filter like this. As for it being a Density filter, I have not seen any results. I have owned other filters but find myself using them less and less since I have really figured my way around LightRoom.
The UV Protection Film came in a quick and timely manner and I can now safely say this protects my lens well. Thank you!
Ok i am going to start off by saying that i was looking at this unit and also the garmin etrex legend cx unit. I found both to be close how ever the magellan out performed it greatly. But first i would just like to say people who are having troubles with shipping and stuff like that is not important to put in a review and take stars off.The unit has a wonderful screen with a much clearer and brighter display. When i stand out side i usually get atleast 4 gps satalites within the first 10 or 15 seconds. Also it works better in the car and such then most units. you can zoom in like crazy on this thing if only you could see houses and such i might be able to see my self walking to the car.Know for the people who are complaining about lets say the mapping software you have to purchase or the rechargable battery. If they actually paid attention to things instead of the complained they would relize, 1) the rechargable battery is great but it also comes with a black battery peice designed to hold 3 AAA batterys inacase of the loss of the rechargable one 2) the mapping software which is 149.99 retail is given to buyers for 9 dollars after the coupon code that is located on the front of the box in a orange sticker.The geocaching software is cool. You dont have to convert anything it sets everything up for you and uploads it instantly. I do how ever recomend you get a memory card because the maps that you can download can be quite big depending on how much you want to see. I hav enot had a problem with accuracy at all infact it usually will be accurate up to about 10-20 feet or so. Plus the big one that helped me is that the garmin etrex units are designed for only left handers which is so annoying. I do not feel comfortable doing this which is why i love the magellan.and the usb connector/charger is a screw in on the back which people complain about but you konw what i enjoy the complete waterproofing that gives instead of a dinky rubber plug like the garmins!!!If you are looking for a good unit with great reception and easy to read display then this is it and belive me you will love it!!!
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!
Ordered this for to replace a burned out fan in my televsion recorder. Been in use for the last several years without a failure and is still VERY quiet !
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.
This is a great router. My dad needed two computers hooked to the internet and I went on-line to find a router. The reviews I read on this router said that you could take this out of the box and use it. No reading manuals or having to set switches. Before my next visit to him, I purchase a used unit and had it shipped to my dad. When I got there, I hooked up his two computers plus my laptop to the router and in a flash, all the computers had access to the internet. If you need a hard wired connection, this is the router for you.
See my review for the 2550LN, which is the same exact printerwithout network interface and JetDirect.
This was the worst adaptor I have ever seen. I was bent and did not work. Buyer beware. Cheap price= cheap product.
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.
The Canon i550 printer is fast and easy to use. Using the program defaults, my photo's come out perfect every time. Low cost of replacement ink tanks is a money saver. Printing comes out equally sharp. Only downside are the flimsy paper trays.
I was truly disappointed. It didn't work well, the music was cutting in and out.
The Eton Sound 100 compares favorably with the higher priced small monaural FM radios available today. Its small footprint made it especially useful in my kitchen -- with its included remote I could put on top of a cabinet and save counter space. With its PLL circuitry and telescoping antenna it receives many distant FM stations with good clarity that other radios cannot. Its alternate channel selectivity is outstanding.I did not realize it was an alarm clock, since I wanted to use it in the kitchen, but having battery back up means that power losses do not require re-setting up the pre-set stations.As other reviewers have noted it does not "star" with AM reception, but there are only a few radios available that are really good with AM in weak signal areas.My only criticism is that it is a bit too "bassy" for my taste, coupling low frequencies to any furniture surface where it is placed. Decoupling it by placing a thin layer of foam insulation underneath cured that problem nicely.
While having great features, the camera seems to suffer a serious flaw: Some pics have Horizontal lines which ruin the pics. I've seen other reports of the same flaw, some indicating and exchange from HP support might help. Yet, HP support does not acknowledge any problem (offered an exchange, but would not say if that fixes anything or acknowledge others reported the same problem). Watch for this and be aware before purchasing this camera. I'd wait for the next version or go with another brand.
This turntable looks very similar to the one sold in Australia-as a 250volt a.c,fully automatic,pre-amped,Optimus LAB-1100 belt drive.It is sold by tandy and curiously,by their opposition,local oz company-Dick Smith electronics for aus$128(have seen it for aus$100 lately.My girlfriend and I,decided to go 'halves' in one for her.I thought it would be a great way to get her back to vinyl-as we are in our forties!The preamp is handy for her kenwood which has no provision for phono/riaa curve.The sound is clear,not too tinny.The arm is abit short,tho.
My parents bought this printer because of its fax scan and print capability. I personally own a *almost* brand new HP laptop less than a year old. We configured this computer over the network so i could print. Well, it works fine... until you reboot. When you reboot, and go back into word, and try to change fonts, it will crash. I even did a factory install. Didn't change anything. HP doesn't have any support email for this on the site. The greedy people at HP also decided to not support network printing on this computer, thinking you should buy 1 HP printer per computer. Now i am going to go buy a new printer out of my pocket, and go as far as to pay 10 times more to get a brand that isn't related to HP. By the way, i'm not 12, i just didn't want to have to sign up for Amazon.com to complain about this poorly made product.
This is the worst product I have ever seen. The keyboard does not type. It has taken me 30 mins to type this review! A stone tablet would be faster! I'm going back to the USB keyboard. My PC has 8 GB and Windows 7, so it is not the PC fault.
If you need to replace your older m/b for your old duos, this one is it. Versatile on memory combos too. Look it up at Intel's site for their pdf.
Hub worked out well for me, but the wall wart produces a quiet, but rather high-pitched and annoying, whine.I requested a replacement from Amazon and the replacement wall wart does the same thing, so it's apparently just a problem with the product.For my application, leaving the hub host-powered is fine, so I decided to keep the hub. But if you value a quiet office and have ears that are good/young enough to hear the whine, you might want to consider another product.
I don't ever want to use microwave bags again. I saw this on the Doctor Oz show and decided to try it. I've tried it with & without oil and liked them both. I usually like popcorn with lots of butter. I made some Yoder white popcorn with a little (vegan) Earth Balance buttery spread, it was great!! Not a lot of oil, so better for me & no preservatives. Definitely one of the best buys I've ever made.
I bought it mainly because of very good review it received from various professional magazines.Sound quality seems to be adequate to money you pay for it. It seems to be rather natural and transparent, so you if you're looking for this 'oomp' bass you probably won't find it here. However if you're into clear, 'studio' sound this is the way to go. Lows are low enough and clear, high are crisp but not to bright so for me it's what I like.In terms of design & built quality they seems to be constructed very well, design is modern and they look very professional. They are very comfortable thanks to plush padding. Cable is very long.
Simply stated, these are the best binocs I've ever owned. They are simply amazing in their ability to control the shakes. The optics seem to be of the highest quality with no distortions or imperfections or false colorization. The stabilization technology is amazing! I have a significant "essential tremor" which has limited my ability to use binocs. These binocs "cure" that condition! To see things snap to stable and clear upon the click of a button is a wonder to behold!
I bought this product 2 months ago. After some days of using it, a vertical green line appeared on the screen. At that time, I did not know that I could return it to Amazon, so I contacted Phillips Customer Center for assistance. A Phillips representative told me to send the defective photo frame to Phillips Consumer Repair and Exchange.After a few weeks, I got the photo frame back, but the problem was worst than before. More than half of the screen was blank, and the line was still there. I called Phillips Customer Center again and asked the representative how a defective product can be send back to a customer. He said that it might have been damaged with the shipping. I believe that Phillips just sent back to me the same defective device.Now I have to ship it again to Phillips for a replacement. Nevertheless, I live outside of the US, and the shipping fee is expensive. My advice: don't buy this product!!!
I bought my first transmitter and receiver in 2009. I since have bought two more receivers that worked beautifully. I still have a guest bedroom tv that doesn't have one, and I have been unhooking and moving the receiver when needed. I finally decided to get another. It came today, no antenna, and no reception. I ended up trying it in every spot where I use the other ones, and I could not get a recognizable picture. I even moved a little tv to the same room the transmitter is, and 20 ft away, it couldn't pick up the signal. I am returning it... the first thing I've ever returned to Amazon.
I got these headphones for my office so I could listen to music while I worked so that I wouldn't have to drag a cord around. Unfortunately, the sound quality was not very good.I have another pair of ear bud headphones that were about $14. They sound better than the cordless. There was a quiet hissing noise in the cordless phones that wasn't present with the cheap ear bud phones hooked up to the same source. And the dynamic range was muted on the cordless headphones; which is strange considering the nice dynamic range they advertise.Also, there was a lot of popping and stuttering when I turned my head or walked around. This occured no matter what channel of the three I used or how much I tried to tune it.
After my Panasonic A110 died after three years, I started thinking about another Panasonic non-progressive player (no digital TV for me yet), but was put off by the frequent on-line user comments about the dreaded "H02" error message, which also translates as "Your player is shot." People were getting these after only a few months, and let's face it, getting these puppies serviced is no picnic. But along comes the brand-new RA60, and, think I innocently to myself, maybe they've gotten the bugs out by now. Checked a few on-line reviews and comments, and everything seemed positive, so I gave it a shot, along with a three-year retailer warranty, to ease the pain of any future problems. So far (one day!)the unit's a champ. DVDs look and sound great, the features are nifty, and the MP3 player has played everything I've thrown at it (something my Philips Expanium hasn't done). There are no MP3 tags displayed, so you have to know what's on the disc, but navigation is simple. Supposedly there are MP3 tags shown on the newest Pannie (priced significantly less than this one), but the A/V specs aren't as high. If this unit starts acting up, I'll be back posthaste to edit this review, but so far so good.
This package of tools could be one of the best, all-around charging and sync solutions, however I cannot get the data sync cable to work. Under both Windows Me and Windows 2000, the PC side fails to recognize the iPAQ device attached via the USB cable. In both operating environments, I have no problem using the Compaq supplied cradle, attached via USB.Worst of all, the Travel Kit comes with no instructions, no drivers or other software, and no references regarding how to get support from the manufacturer. Through some web searching, I believe that I have located the mfg., but the web site doesn't specifically offer any information about this item. I have sent emails hoping to get some answers, but, for now, this has been far more frustrating that it should be.
I bought my Creative Zen V Plus to replace another Zen V that was freezing up and not working. I shouldn't have wasted the money on another Zen product. After using the new V Plus the first time, I started having trouble with it freezing up, too. What a pain! I just want to listen to my music without having to reset and reboot every five to ten minutes. And now that I've waited over 30 days to contact the company about returning the product for a refund, it's too late to do so and I'm stuck with both Zens that constantly freeze up.Go ahead a spend the money on an IPod Nano. I just purchased one on EBay for much less than I could in the store...and with Free Shipping. I wish I would have bought the IPod to begin with...a much better buy and ITunes is so easy to work with!!!
After 8 months with the Nikon Coolpix 4200, I am convinced I could not have found a better camera. Photos are as good as any I would hope for. The auto point and shoot setting has yet to disappoint me, and yet the options for special situations let me make the images I want, easily-- from macro mode all the way to photographing the northern lights. Menus are a snap to use and intuitively arranged, the camera "fits" my hand, buttons are where I expect to find them. The LCD screen shows clear and crisp images that let me know immediately whether I have the picture I want, or should try again. And presto, a quick cable connection, and everything loads into iPhoto in no time. -- Hooked, I keep looking at other similar models, and am convinced this is the one I'm happy to have with me.
This is a versatile size for a camera or electronics bag. The divider allows adjustments to accommodate a wider range of items. The front pouch is handy, but the side pouch is pretty small. I have several of this size.
I thought I had great respect for memorex, but after this I do not. I would say this spindle that I picked up on a whim becuase of price is about 50/50. Half burn and the other coaster. This is on a Plextor which never coastered until now. I dunno probably the last time I buy media online from a big store. Anymore I choose to go to media specialty stores, they sell good media and they give you a good price. Don't know what happened to quality control but it went downhill for memorex. Spend less on commercials and get yourself decent products.
These are the results I got...Brand new package arrived from Amazon. Wife and I were happy to start printing pictures. We were expecting at least 50-80 pictures from the reviews posted here. The first picture we tried hardly printed at all. Cleaned the printer heads around 10 times and ran the nozzle check. Everything came out great on the nozzle check. The first 13 pictures after that came out great. Something you would expect from an economy printer. The pictures that printed after that started coming out very purple. The people in the pictures came out purple and it looked as if one color from the nozzle wasn't printing. I checked the cartridge status under maintenance and it showed about 15% of ink left! I was stunned! I did a nozzle check and the color "yellow" was completely gone. Complete waste of money! Cannot print anything without the color yellow working on the cartridge! Stay AWAY!!!
This item was for the company i work for so timely delivery was very important. We received the item in a very timely manner and was packaged very well. Very satisfied.
I love this video camera. My previous video camera wasn't working and I borrowed a friend's Sharp video camera for a wedding I was attending. Loved the ease of use--easy to see for recording, easy to recharge, and easy to set up on the tv to copy to a video tape. When I went to purchase one, I was discouraged by the sales people saying I should get something else. I left the store and ordered through Amazon. I have been using it, and am very glad this is the camera I purchased.
There's not much I can add to the other glowing reviews. There's just a couple of things I wanted to mention that I thought would be helpful. 1. For those concerned about mounting the Nuvi 360 with the windshield mount....I purchased from Amazon a friction mount that is designed specifically for the Nuvi series. It is easy to use, very stable, and needs no extra kits or anything. It mounts directly to the Nuvi and makes the Nuvi even more portable--easy to move not only to other cars, but also to easily take off the dash and hide out of sight.Garmin Portable Friction Mount for Nuvi and StreetPilot C Series (010-10908-00)2. The bluetooth connection has worked amazingly well for me. I hear everything very clearly and more importantly, those on the other end also can hear me very well. They have had no complaints about the quality of sound at all. I'm using a Motorola Razor and it paired easily and the download of the phone book is such a time-saver! It was worth the extra $50 for the bluetooth feature over the Nuvi 350. 3. Oh, and it navigates really well, too!
This router was quick and easy to set up. The instuctional CD was very well done. I am very pleased with the total performance of this router and would recommend it to anyone looking to set up a small network.
This stand works great depending on what you are trying to use it for.I actually called up Peerless and got an adapter so that the VESA could expand to 200x200 (this allows for larger tv's to be mounted).When screwed into the floor OR with heavy weights on the legs/stand holding it down, I have actually mount a 47" on it with the VESA Adapter Plate sold seperatley. The TV was less than the 40lb weight limit.I also went to home depot and purchased different screws for the assembly of it to add extra security.I have dealt with lots of Floor stands before and this one does the job people. Just make sure you are using it properly and are buying it for the right purpose. It will easily mount a TV/Monitor up to roughly 28" (as long as the VESA is 100x100), without any extra purchases or equipment. If you want to knock it down, you can.....its not the heaviest thing in the world. It literally weighs 25lbs.I like it.
The first pair had terrible alignment and produced a double image at any zoom. They were also missing pieces and the rubber was peeling off the case. They also had glass bubbles in one lens.The second pair would not focus beyond ~26x zoom, had a smudge internally to one lens (each pair having 50% perfect lenses!), and the bag strap was sewn in a twist- like twisted 3 or more times, then sewn.Both pairs were too cheaply made even for the price, all the extras (strap, bag) were practically worthless. The lens caps would not stay on, but came off without the slightest provocation (sitting on chest, in or out of bag, setting them down- the slightest brush and off goes one or more caps!)Ocularly they were sub par, even ignoring all the flaws. Honestly, I wouldn't keep these if they were free.
This lens is a perfect addition to my collection. At the moment I am rocking a Canon t1i (crop camera), and needed another decent lens for portraits. At the moment, I have the stock 18-55 and the 50mm prime lens. I debated on getting another prime lens vs a better walkaround lens such as the Canon 24-70 f/2.8, but the $800 price difference swayed my decision.While this is a great lens, since it is a prime lens you'll still want to have a zoom lens on hand. I would recommend this for anyone who is doing portraits at an amateur to semi-professional level.Great buy.
I wear these running, and after 45 minutes, my head is soaked, including my ears. These headphones have held up for more than a year and are still working, where every other set of sweat-proof headphones I had never held up.You get much better sound with in-ear headphones, but for their given purpose, you can't beat these!
What can I say that hasn't already been said about this lens? Absolutely wonderful. Fast accurate focusing for sports. Tremendously wide aperture. Crisp images. Great bokeh. Expensive, but well worth it.
I bought this recently and used it on a trip to Nepal. The zoom allowed me to focus in on the animals well, while still letting me take in the full breadth of the Himalayas. The flexibility of the lighting options (red eye, night flash, red eye and night, etc.) allowed me to take pictures in many variations of light. The 3 different view options allowed me to frame the picture in the way that best suited the variety of my subjects. The film is easy to come by even in Nepal and simple to load. The colors were amazing. It's a great camera to take with you, simple to operate, and still allows you to get quality pictures.
Although this CD changer is slightly bigger than I'd expected it works well, the change while playing feature is a vast improvement over my previous player, and it sounds great. The programming interface seems very complicated, but who uses that anyway? It looks nice.
i bought this amp in 2011, and so far it working great. i only have it to 3/4 power and it doesn't get hot, even after 4 hours of driving every weekend. for the price its a good sub. its not the best looking or best quality, but it does the job pretty good
In October 2006 my Iriver H10 died a couple of days before my warranty expired. I contacted Iriver about it and did not get ANY technical support whatsoever. You don't get a person when you call and the ebox wasn't helpful either. Finally, after 2 months of being given the runaround, they said that they'd replace my H10. I mailed it back to them in December 2006. I then received an email stating that I should allow UP TO 3 weeks for my replacement to be shipped. It is going on NINE weeks and I still have no player. In my ebox I received a message saying that they were sorry for the delay in my response, but that my case had been assigned to someone who is no longer with the company and was overlooked. I was then instructed to call or email them and they would "look into the matter". This company's customer service department is TERRIBLE. I had liked my player alright before it died, but trying to get the matter resolved has definitely been the biggest hassle I've ever had in dealing with a company like this.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ANY IRIVER PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Intel nos prepara paso a paso (a pasos cortos diria yo)para la prometida computacion de 64 bit, bien mas vale tarde que nunca congratulaciones Intel
Most of the negatives of this camera have already been discussed -- photos have a greater tendency to blur that with other cameras. Not a lot of pixels. No flash and so-so performance in low light.BUTThis camera is small enough to keep with you anywhere, any time. It is so small and light it will fit in a shirt or jacket pocket and you will forget it's there.One problem I had though -- and I haven't seen it mentioned in other reviews so maybe it's just my camera -- the viewfinder is not very reliable. Photos that seem well framed in the viewfinder sometimes have the top or side (depending on orientation) crowded when downloaded.
Is it wrong to love an inanimate object? I love this keyboard, the lights are just too cool for words. Now that I have it I wonder how I got along all those years without. Highly recommend. Really, this is a must have!!!
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 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.
Seller posted this item as NEW. But it is not NEW. It was not factory sealed. It didn't had any manuals. Dont buy this item thinking it is NEW.
I have the older Soni DVD hooked up to the new rear screen SonyKDF-46E2000 using the standard cables and I have to tell you, the picture quality is about the same as the new Oppo using the fancy thick HDMI cable that came with the Oppo. Bravo to Oppo for that. So depending on your system and configuration, you might see a better picture with the Oppo but I didn't.By the way, the Oppo does indeed have a flimsy DVD holder that accepts the DVD. To Oppo: What's up with that? Image is everything these days so you might want to rethink that design decision.
The product was very reasonably prices compared to other sites. It was received within a couple of days of order and it works fine.
This was a great addition to the wireless mouse I just bought, and the colors matched. Smooth and thin and you can't beat the color
I've had this camera for about 1 month and I must say it's a great purchase! I've had 2 other digital cameras prior to this one (SONY and KODAK) and they were fine cameras as well, but no comparison to this camera if what you want is quality pictures and, if you desire, a challenge if you use the manual mode. The optional floppy disk reader makes it a snap to download the pictures to a computer. I've actually taken pictures that look better than my other regular 35 mm camera, after printing them in photo glossy paper. Excellent buy!
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.
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!
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.
A friend of mine had this iron and really liked it. She had had it for several years. It appears the design has changed somewhat since she purchased hers. Anyway, I had killed two irons - they just stopped heating. So, I decided to shop for the Panasonic iron. I received the iron (although FEDEX Smartpost was not very smart since it went through several states and cities to get here) a few days later than the original estimated delivery. I love the iron! I do not have a problem with the iron losing heat because each time I am finished ironing a section, I set the iron back down into the charger base and it heats up. So far, I have not had any problem with the iron leaking or spitting water which has been a real irritant with some other irons (including high priced irons) that I have owned. I would highly recommend this iron to others.
Thank God for H/P! I do a lot of photography and being a purist (using film and a darkroom) I resisted the move to digital imaging mainly because I couldn't find what I needed without a second mortgage on my condo. I needed to be able to scan negatives mainly because the scan quality is higher resulting in better print quality. When I saw the S20's bang for the buck, I knew that my digital imaging time had come. This scanner is the greatest thing since sliced bread as far as I'm concerned. And knowing H/P quality to be what it is, I bought my S20 with every confidence and not a second thought. My faith has been well-rewarded. I couldn't ask for more for what I have invested. Anyone planning to scan photos, slides, and negatives need look no further than the S20. Thanks H/P!
I've had this TV almost a year and love it. The video and audio are everything my wife and I expected, and the array of input-output jacks provides numerous connectivity options. It was easy to set up and is easy to use.
It is a nice bag with ample amount of space and good to have if you need a bag. !
It was really cheap and shipped quickly. Not too much that you can say about a cable except that it works. I needed a second one and this one did the trick.
First, the keypad is a non-standard layout. Since you are buying this with the keypad, it makes a difference, so be warned the + sign is now a small key and the other operators were moved. (To no operator's advantage.)Second, the keys on my board are now sticking and failing and I need to replace my keyboard after only six months. I expected it to last longer. I cannot recommend this keyboard.
This is a well made product. It has a fit and finish far above the common "tubular key" locks that I have used in the past.The "disk" lock and key look like they would be very difficult to defeat.I really like this product. The extra quality and security are worth the added cost. I will definitely purchase again.
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,
This is the second one we have bought because we loved the first one so much....great deal...
I am using this router to network 4 computers and provide broadband access to all 4. Although these computers use a variety of different Windows operating systems, the router installed in a matter of minutes without any trouble, and performs flawlessly. It is an excellent buy!
Much more reasonable price than other alternatives and works just fine in my Kodak Zi6 Camcorder.
A Christmas Dress for Ellen is a heartwarming story of the faith of a mother living in abject poverty. It is also a story of the goodness of many, many people. It's a story of a Christmas Miracle. Best of all, it's a true story of real people with real faith! Although written as a children's book, it's a great story for children of all ages... even those of us who are a "little" beyond childhood. I bought two copies; one for my family and one for a friend.
My son's Age of Empires III, Empire Earth II, Sid Meier's Pirates, Star Wars Empire at War PC games now play great on his older Compaq Presario SR1550NX (2gb RAM) with this 256mb AGP video card. He uses full detail on his games. If this is your first graphics card upgrade, be prepared for fan noise from the video card's fan.
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.
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.
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.
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
Have used these earphones for a couple of weeks now. I have a 2-hour commute round-trip on a bus each day and I use for listening to the music on my Iphone. Earphones drown out the majority of the bus engine's drone and most conversations nearby. The sound quality is excellent but does sound better with the noise cancelling mode turned on, althought they do work (for music) even if the batteries are dead. The larger cups fit well around my ears and are comfortable. Battery usage is very good (if you remember to turn off the noise cancelling switch) and has a red LED that blinks if batteries are low. Product comes in a nice zippered case (hard and compact) with elastic straps to hold extra batteries and the extra jacks that come with the unit. Headphones fold up easily to fit into the case. Cord is detachable if you want to use just as noise cancelling without music although I have not tried them for this purpose. These headphones are not cheap but do work very well for the price. Have been a fan of Sennheiser products for years and these headsets don't disappoint.
I agree wholeheartedly with C. Morrin "CAM" regarding the usefulness of having the digital card on the grip - how about making it active when the other one is full??? - I find it a bit cumbersome to have to open the battery compartment and replace my main card for the one in "storage" - they should've design this grip a bit better by having the camera read the card form the grip and not for one to have to change the thing manually - anyway, it's convenient to have an extra battery and a grip to take the photos in odd positions - still, I thing it's a bit overpriced for only two features...I still recommend it because of the functionality.
Works like a charm. Small. Unobtrusive. But vital. VERY vital. Without it, my 5,000 mghz phone and answering machine sounds like two people having sex on top of an off-balance washing machine.
The tripod broke as soon as I tightened the nut. I hadn't even tightened it enough to hold it in one place.(See further comment). I upgrade this to 4 stars.
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!
It's cheap, but it works. Knocks exposure down 3 stops like promised. The only complaint I have about the filter is that the threads seem a little off - I've managed to drop it in the snow a few times because I thought it was seated in the thread on my lens and it wasn't.The filter arrived in decent shape (just a little dust), and with a quick clean it was ready to go. If you don't want to spend much on an ND filter, this is the one for you. Don't expect perfect optical quality, but it's very functional.
I bought two of these cards to replace 2 that I sent off to a production editor with video of a shoot. The original cards were purchased in 2009 and were used about 100 times I'm guessing with no end in sight. I got these new ones based on the great preformance of the older cards with no other considerations. These cards have been washed and dried (by accdent) in pants pockets and still off loaded video as if nothing happended, multiple times. These Transcends are a staple for dependble video.
I purchased this item for my daughters birthday. Unfortunately, it does not work. Actually it does function for producing white noise. It would not connect and broadcast her ipod touch at all. It did, for some reason, broadcast my ipod nano, however, it only worked when I had my hand over it. Otherwise, major static. There may be many reasons why it worked so poorly. Some may not even be as a result of the product itself. Each car is going to be different for sure but the performance was so poor I can't imagine it being acceptable at any point. Yet, several people gave this a very good rating... Hmmm... Anyway, buyer beware... and thank goodness for free returns !!
I only use this filter to protect the lens on my camera. It does that well. Make sure you do not over-tighten the filter!I did see some horrible ghosting effects of the filter but it was only an issue in low light with long exposures and bright subjects like neon signs. The light goes through the filter, reflects off of the sensor, off of the back of the filter and back into the sensor causing a double "mirrored" image (based off of what I read). People seem to make a big deal of this where I would simply say remove it.All in all if your lens doesn't have a lens hood, use it just for a longer lens lifespan.
This was a GREAT dream-machine for artists and designers, and it makes one wonder how was it even possible to work on Windows Millennium at only 1-GHz Pentium III, 256 MB RAM, and 60 GB hard drive? It had to be a miracle, huh? Interesting enough, most modern hi-tech computers can't do it properly on XP and Vista without freezing or lagging the cursor, which slows the artist's productivity. I surely would love to buy one, but... they'd vanished like a tall-tale saga from an alternate universe ;-)PS If it weren't for Wacom Cintiq to give it a proper rebirth, we would have never learned how to draw directly on touchscreen monitors instead of getting cross-eyed by using standard graphic tablets!
This is the first time I've ever bought and owned a night-vision specific optical device and I must say that I am quite satisfied with my choice. I did a lot of reading and researching before I finally decided to pick this particular Bushnell model. All the reviews from Amazon customers helped a lot in my decision.This model is perfect for the purpose I intended for it which is to simply have a way to look at the areas outside my house at night. I intentionally did not pick a model which had a lot of magnification since I didn't need it.I strongly recommend this model for those looking for their first night-vision optical device. I only gave it 4 stars because I think there should have been some sort of lanyard for the scope cap so you won't lose it when using the monocular.Having said that, I will start saving up so I can upgrade to maybe a Gen 2 or 3 monocular or binocular.
I had a 30 inch CRT HDTV and could not read the text when I connected my Mac Mini. I read good things about this monitor so I took the plunge and bought it and I am very pleased with it. We watched the Ryder Cup (Golf) in HD and it was glorious. I expect football and basketball will be the same so that solves my HDTV issues. I use a DirectTV HD Tivo. The Mac Mini display is INCREDIBLE and uses the max resolution. Photographs and movies from the Mac Mini are mind boggling. I share from my Mac upstairs using "Front Row". I can browse the Internet from my recliner in my living room. I plan to purchase Sony Playstation 3 to take advantage of the 1080p resolution. This gives me all the HD I can get my hands on.I do have one intermittent problem, which has a common thread in the posts I have read. When I leave the monitor off for 8 or 9 hours the HDTV input (HDMI) is not displayed properly (snow all over the screen). When I reboot the Tivo everything is cool. Since the Tivo is always pushing out a picture I'm not sure what the problem is, there should be a sync signal. On the PC side I have had no problem so far. The DVI connection (There are two) seems fine. I may try using the DVI connector for the Tivo instead. For the price, I think I made the right choice and the way these things are shooting off the shelves it seems that others agree. The Sony model this size was more than twice the price. The remote is not an issue for me. I agree that it is very poor but I have two programmable remotes - the "Pronto" and the RadioShack tactile programmable remote that does everything for about $25 (go figure).
Great speakers.... but just calling out that it can't charge the new iPhone 3G. (You can use it to play music from the iPhone 3G though.)
The best feature of this keyboard is not the lights, which are useful, its the feel. When I set it up, I immediately appreciated the feel of typing on a real keyboard as opposed to my laptop. When it gets dark out sometimes I'll flip on the lights just for the fun of it, but the keyboard has some keys that don't show well. That being said, the adjustable dimmer is a nice touch.From what I can tell, if you don't mind contacting Saitek, you can easily have new keys sent so it shouldn't be a major deterrent unless you are too lazy to call up Saitek (like I currently am).My suggestions to the developers would be to add a dimmer switch for volume instead of buttons, maybe add some programmable keys somewhere, and at risk of demanding too much- make it wireless/ bluetooth. I understand the power implications would require the keyboard to be charged more often, have batteries replaced often, or be able to dock... but it would be a nice option.
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 product works BEAUTIFULLY and exactly as advertised. Sound quality is just a hair below FM broadcast quality, but you can only hear this if you're in the car by yourself and have the music cranked.I see no reason to pay hundreds for a "built in" iPod link or Bluetooth design. This is more than fine.Purchase a small zipper bag so you can keep your iPod and Kensington together, to transfer from car to car.
I agree with the other reviewers that Creative is remiss in not making its own case for the 60GB Vision M. Why should those of us who had the good sense to spend an extra $50 to gain double the storage capacity from our players be deprived of a case as elegant as the one produced for the 30GB unit?This case is not elegant but is well made, very sturdy, provides complete protection, and possesses desirable extra features (kickstand, belt clip and metal loop for attachment to a shoulder strap or handbag/backpack clip).An easy solution for the problem reported by Buyer Beware/Daisy Girl (as this was an initial problem for me) is simply to stretch out the case a little bit by inserting the player into the case together with a folded piece of cardboard (or the leather spacer included in the package that presumably adapts the case for use with the 30GB player). Leave it for several hours; remove the cardboard/spacer; and the case will work just fine thereafter.The bottom cutout accommodates the plug of the travel charging unit sold by PCMICROSTORE perfectly and also allows use of the Vision's dongle, if special care is taken to insert the dongle firmly and leave it untouched while recharging or connected to computer or TV.
despite the general lack of documentation that comes with this tablet, it is a great deal, installed effortlessly on windows 7, works great with my drawing and photo editing programs. a good value for the price.
Let me get this straight first off: I love these. The best headphones I've owned in a long time. Can't beat the price, either.Now, I will say that the levels are pretty low. As others have said, you've got to have your computer's volume up a bit more than some other headphones. Definitely not a huge problem, but it makes switching from headphones to speakers fun. Also they don't isolate noise as well. Not a deal breaker for me, but it may be for some.What I love about these: Long cable (Maybe 10 feet), great sound quality, and they're very comfortable. And I only paid $21 for them! Can't beat that.
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.
Good price, along with the Pioneer CD-i200 iPod Adapter Cable DEH-P4900iB and DEH-P5900iB Car Stereo and good speakers make a killer system.
Extremely satisfied with this product. It is a "REAL" computer case for REAL people. Meaning that you can fit the MacBook in it safely, and still have room for a second battery, the power chord, a mouse, and a few files. The other cases I have looked at simply didn't measure up. Plus... the quality of this piece is outstanding. I definite must for today's business professional.
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.
There's not a lot to say, it is amazing. It works perfectly for everything, it's cheap, sturdy and stylish.Buy it!!!!!!
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.
Not sure what the first person to review received, but the Endust I received has a warning on the back saying "WARNING: Not for use on LCD & plasma TV's or laptop screens"...which is annoying since I bought it for my laptop screen. It does how ever clean the screen very well since I only saw the warning after I cleaned it!!!!!!!
I have been using the Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia headphones for more than 15 months and they are unreal when looking at their value. Price is great, Quality is amazing. You get the quality of high-end headphone at a very reasonable price. The base and quality of little intricate sounds effects when listening, especially to electronic sounds which are much richer, it makes my work day run ten times faster. Very portable, and simple to use, they are what I have been suggesting to everyone I know who has been looking to buy an iPod.
I purchased two of the SD 600 cameras for my sons after I bought and used a Canon Power Shot SD 700 for myself. I really liked my camera, and they did not need the specific feature I purchased the SD700 for(stabilizer), so I boutght the SD600 for them. They both really love the cameras. They really like the size of the camera and the quality of the pictures are superior. It is easy to learn how to use the camera and Canon cameras have always proven to be the best quality for us as complared to a few other brands that we have had over the years. This is a great little camera for the money!
There isn't much I can say here, you get what you pay for... B & W makes the best filters and it is what it is...
Having a remote extender in my family room for a couple of years, and loving it, I thought to try the same on a second TV.I purchased the Remote Extender for a new TV that I put in my kitchen. Not wanting to use up counter space I wall mounted the TV and put the cable box in an out of sight location. Every thing was great until the TV in the family room was turned on. The kitchen remote also controlled the FR TV. So every time I did something in one room it affected the other as well. There is a three position slide switch on the bottom of the unit and since the FR units used the A & B slots I thought the C slot would be a differant frequency and open for the kitchen. I was wrong. No matter what combination or configuration of possitions I tried it still controlled both TV's.I love the unit, and it works as avertised but not for multiple TV's in the same house.
This memory card is really fast. But the price is really nice compared to Sandisk card.Good one to have
Get's the job done, fit's 82mm perfectly. The build of the filter is exceptional, no reason to spend more money than needed for something that can be done post-production now!
I wish it was cheaper!!! Had trouble with 3rd party inks though...
Just what I needed as I am using different computers at different sites all week. So easy just to put back in the case and keep moving, rather than putting back in the briefcase or holding in my hand and accidentally leaving it somewhere.
Really like the bag. Only have had it for about a week now but really like it a lot. No complaints.
I wasted alot of time trying to find this remote control elswhere, where at amazon i had no trouble finding it and at a much lower price. Thanks amazon.
I bought the same item although the name on the box said Channel Master. The mount is very sturdy, and easy to install. Now keep this in mind. I got it up on the top of the roof, and the feet didn't match the pitch AT ALL. After rotating the tripod a couple of times (moving one set of feet from one side of the top of the roof to the other) I saw how the feet would mount flush against the roof. So don't be freaked out like I was - rotate the mast until the feet line up with the roof. Now that I think about it, I don't think the instructions said anything about this, and weren't much of a help, other than reminding you that electricity can kill. Good reminder, I forgot all about how evil electricity is. Stupid electricity.This mast is a little more expensive than the others, but it's solidly built, and I'm going to buy another to support the other end of an amateur radio dipole. The tripod uses big long lags to go anchor to the roof, and the tripod also includes pitch pads to go between the feet and the roof. I'm still going to add sealant, just to be sure. Overall, well worth the money in my opinion.
I got this rounter/switch for my home network, and it works great. Took me 30 minutes to have everything running, and it browses other peoples hard drives and prints just as fast as if you were browsing or using your own. I would highly recommend this to any use expert or advanced.
I recently purchased the JBL Creature Speakers in order to upgrade the sound of my G4 from the old computer speakers I owned. The difference between them is night and day! These are great speakers. I can't rave enough about them. However, as mentioned before in other reviews, there are little quirks that you'll need to get used to:1. The power button is on the subwoofer. If you locate your subwoofer on the ground and at the bottom of your table, it's kinda hard to get to.2. You lose the option of having easy access of using headphones since there isn't a headphone jack.These minor complaints don't in anyway lessen the enjoyment I get from the fantastic sound that comes out of these speakers. They're small so they don't take up a lot of space on your desktop. These things look fantastic and compliment the G4 design aesthetic. And thanks to Amazon they're cheaper than they are at the Apple Store.
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.
In the beginning I was very excited to have a camera with 10 optical zoom. This was the reason I switched from the very reliable Cannon digital camera to the Panasonic. I have had this camera for 4 months. It takes fine pictures but other then the increased optical zoom I don't like it better then the 3 Cannons I have owned before. I bought this camera for a trip to Egypt. The camera worked the day before my trip and the first day of my tour it stopped working. It would turn on and off, on and off and then say turn off and then back on. All it would do is repeat this over and over. Needless to say I was not able to purchase another camera or have it fixed on my tour. I had to rely on disposible cameras and other people's photos. I will NEVER purchase another Panasonic camera again.
Nothing more I can say. This is a perfect product! Though it is more expensive comparing to other UV filter, but it's much more worthy to buy this one.I use it to protect my nikkor 50mm 1.4D lens. There is not so much price difference between an additional $10 filter or $38 filter.However, a $10 filter will ruin your photo and make your photo look like taken by 50mm-1.8D. Then WHY NOT insteadly spend only $100 to get a 1.8D lens?Buy a filter like this for your lens. Or you just go and buy a cheaper lens without filter.
No problems with this cartridge. I received the product just as described, promptly, and it worked fine. I just wish ink didn't cost so much! I've experimented with off-brands and had mixed luck. Always got a free exchange for the ones that didn't work, but it's still a frustration. At least I know the Canon cartridges always work.
As a thank you gift to all of our wedding guests we decided to send them each a sampler of our favorite songs that had played during our wedding reception. I needed 60 cds with cases but I couldn't spend much and I wanted them to be nice and flat and light for mailing. These worked out quite well. I bought separate labels and designed a cover and while they still look homemade, they were obviously made with love and I think people will appreciate them. Also my younger brother (10) just took up trumpet and is really into jazz and now I can burn Miles Davis cds for him. I'm too broke from the wedding to buy them at the record store!
This printer is great!!We got this 3hrs ago and I have printed 18 pictures.It is very easy to set-up and the software is easy to understand.(a plus)The pictures are excellant quality.We used epson 4x6 paper as was suggested to us.It also prints very fast.Definately worth the money.The paper is inexpensive and the ink cartridges cheaper than our lexmark cartridges were.Thanks
This was my first digital camera so I didn't really know what to expect. I suppose my greatest hope was that it would take great quality pictures with little or no input from me.And it does a pretty good job of that, for what I have discovered is a really good price.The reasons it doesn't quite earn that fifth star are;1) The dial is pretty stiff2) Exposure and processing time is slow (don't have your one-year-old son do something cute or funny shortly after taking a photo. Make him wait five seconds.)3) Indoor shots without sufficient light are either blurred (if you don't use the flash) or have a very dark background (if you do).
The tuner was very easy to install and worked well with the older TV I had
Great product. V-Moda got these right. They stay in your ears--perhaps a bit too well as the first time I wore them to the gym, I got my cord tangled and it yanked the earbud--which stayed in my ear while the cord came apart--V-Moda replaced them quickly. Great customer service! The sound quality is great, and they are so small and comfortable. Much better than any out-of-the box earbuds.I would recommend experimenting with the different earbud sizes for a perfect fit.
I've been using the Altec Lansing iM600 for a month now, and am very pleased. The FM signal reception has been good, especially if the antenna is rotated to an appropriate position. My video iPod docs nicely. I use it as a tabletop device, not a portable, so am not concerned with portability issues.Sound quality is good. It has a 3.5mm output socket for a self-powered subwoofer, but I just learned that Altec Lansing has discontinued that item, and neither Amazon or Best Buy carry it (any longer). Their tech service says any self-powered subwoofer with that connector could be used. I haven't investigated those yet.In short, I believe it's good value for the money.
We purchased this system to consolidate our components (Tuner, VCR, CD player) since we wanted to add DVD to the mix. The sound is great. They setup is VERY easy. Performs as advertised. We hooked it up with the Cable/VCR on input #1 so that input #2 could be used for the X-box and it works great! Buttons on the remote are small, but that's just an observation. Bottom line? A great purchase!
For a relatively inexpensive headset I feel that the sound quality is very good. Light weight and seems sturdier than some I have owned at this low price.
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.
Easy fit, I give it four stars because they don't have the pads. Quality is pretty decent but wish it had bass.
If you think that a mouse doesn't make a lot of difference in your PC experience, you obviously aren't using this mouse.
The product description says, " Data Lifeguard Tools is a set of software utilities that work in conjunction with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to make hard drive installation, drive management diagnostics, and repair simple and worry-free." However, the drive arrived in a plain box with xeroxed instructions and without any software. The instruction pages were jumbled in the wrong order, with some pages upside down. The OEM box was nowhere to be seen. What makes this "caviar" is left to your imaginaton. It should be labelled the "catfish" edition. Needless to say, I am returning it.
This toy is great. We also have the "Young Explorer Backpack" from toystogrowon.com (item# 644). I bought them for my 6 year old thinking he would be too old for it, but we have a 2.5 year old I knew would take it if the older one did not want it. My three boys are ALL into nature exploration and "hunting". Now all three of my boys, even my 8 year old, fight over them so now I am trying to look for another one so all three can have their own. I wanted to see what else was out there besides the ones we have. After searching, I think I am going to stick with the #644 from toys to grow on. The nice thing about the toys-to-grow-on model [#644] is that it ALSO comes with a back pack and fanny-pack and I think the tools are a little better and sturdier/durable. My boys fight over the toy knife and the toy ax in the Young Explorer Backpack from toystogrowon.com. This Camp Set does not have a cool knife and ax. Between the two, I would go with the Backpack-644 and buy one for each child. Save yourself the crying, squabbling, and bickering about who gets to play with it next. All-in-all, I highly recommend it [#644]. The down side is that it is "pricey" at $35, but it does come with a lot. About the same price as the Fisher Price one here on Amazon which has less and no ax or knife. That is what boys want!
This is an amazing bargain. It came quickly and it's a very nice case. If you have searched for similar products you will see that the prices vary widely. I say, go no further. If it's truly just a sleeve you are looking for this does the job as well as anything else could.
I purchased the product but could not make it work with Window's Vista and Skype 4.0. Driver is not compatible. Tried many different web sites for solutions but could not find anyone with a fix. Didn't want to wait 30 minutes on hold with supplier to try to resolve the problem. Product is sitting on my shelf unused where it will likely remain for some time. Wished I wouldn't have gone with the cheap solution. . .sl
I'm happy with the product and they performed up to my expectations. Very good solid pair of binocs for the price. Ii would recommend.
These are great if you want to burn CD's but as a DVD burner they are the best if your looking to create a coster. Check out their website aka Pioneer, the support is equally poor. Be especially weary of the DVR-104 drives.
Heres the thing.I bought a Canon printing calculator 3 years ago and maybe changed the ribbon once.After months of faded printing I finally contacted Canon who were very helpful in telling me I needed a "C Wind" ribbon, very common and universal.Amazon only had one available from buyonline so I purchased it.It was Nikote BR80C.It was sent very quickly and was the correct red/blacl ribbon for the machine.
First of all, I should point out that this is one of those reviews that are written out of pure frustration.I have had this enclosure for 7-8 months. I wanted to get an enclosure that was well-built and reliable, even if that came with a high price tag. However, this enclosure doesn't match that description (except for the price tag part).I had no problem installing my 500GB Samsung drive. I got everything to work within minutes. For the first few months, I didn't run into any problems, and everything worked fine. In the past few weeks, the fan on the drive started making a very noticeable noise. I first thought it was because of dust, but then realized it was due to the lack of oil in the bearings. I decided to oil it myself, but was very disappointed when I opened the enclosure. The fan is facing outwards, so one doesn't have access to the shaft from the inside. Worst of all, the fan is glued to the enclosure instead of being screwed. It is therefore not possible to remove it from the case in order to oil or replace it.I ended up unplugging the fan, and using the enclosure without it. This is not advisable, as maintaining a low temperature point can dramatically increase the life of a hard-drive. That's why I bought an enclosure with a fan in the first place. Also, there are no other holes on the case, and since everything is very tight, I don't even think the fan would make a difference when it comes to lowering the inside temperature.All in all, a cheap choice of fan and poor design choices ruined a potentially very good product. I am going to try to return mine, and I wouldn't recommend anyone to use this (unless you want to disable the fan altogether).
When I installed the 4 port USB Card my computer would not come on.I guess I got what I paid for: CHEAP!
I hate to iron, but this panasonic cordless makes ironing as painless as possible. I love the fact that there is no cord to get in the way. Some reviewers complain that cordless irons don't stay hot and have to be reheated constantly. I haven't found this to be a problem. I just leave the base on the opposite end of the ironing board. Everytime I need to set the iron down to reposition the piece I am ironing, I just set it back in the base for a few seconds. This keeps it plenty warm enough. It also does an excellent job - much better than the old Tefal I used for years. The steam works well as long as the iron is hot enough (at least on medium heat setting).
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.
Hi I have a Young Nuo speed lite flash , and I'd like to know if this amazing diffuser fits on it ...Can somebody help me with that? I will appreciate it a lot , Thanks :)
suunto vector is an amazing watch.i as an outdoor hiker REALLY like it.its barometeric and thermometer functions keep you abreast of weather.altimeter helps you while hiking.but sadly it is not available in pakistan where the worlds greatest hiking tracts are present.so i being a pakistani can not buy it . i think suunto people should know better and open A few utlets in pakistan as well so people have access to your products. can any one help me buy suunto vector watch at a bargain price ? thanking you DR KASHIF JAMAL 42 H BLOCK MODEL TOWN LAHORE PAKISTAN PHONE NO LAHORE ;5885101
I purchased the Model Subwoofer through Amazon last month as a birthday present for myself. While I'd been extremely satisfied with the Model Two, I did think it a little deficient in rendering lower-end frequencies.That problem was solved with the addition of the Model Subwoofer. It greatly enhances the overall sound of the Model Two. It's smallish size also makes placement (or hiding) of the unit a snap.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.
I both wanted a means at work to recharge my iPod and a better radio than the one that I had (I'm addicted to listening to NPR during the day) and took a change on this very reasonably priced unit. Apart from one major and three minor complaints, it pretty much meets all my expectations. I still give it five stars because of its price. This product does very well in the bang for the buck category. Price was definitely a concern. Because I have to leave any radio I get in a somewhat unprotected area, I didn't want to spend much money.The upside is that the radio is much better than the much-more-expensive Panasonic unit I had before (so much for brand name versus no name). On days with solar interference I get weaker reception than others, but for the most part I have no problems with reception. For the cost, this is also a delightfully full-featured player. Radio, CD-Player, and iPod docking station. It also can be run off batteries (though I do not do this, so I don't know how long it will run using batteries). There is also a remote and an auxiliary in and out. And the price, as I mentioned, makes this quite a bargain.There are, however, some negatives, one major, and several minor. The major one for me is the lack of a headphone jack. My iPod has, of course, a jack, but if you want to listen to either the radio or CD player the best you can do is the auxiliary out jack, which does not mute the speakers. For my purposes, this is a very serious negative. It definitely limits what I'm able to listen to at work.There are also a number of minor problems. For some people these might be major problems. Unlike most of the other radios that I've used over the years, this unit does not have presets for radio stations. In the course of a year I do 99.999% of my listening on the local NPR station. But I would like to be able to switch over to the local classical station or the alternative station (which admittedly isn't very alternative -- I mean, they play Coldplay, for god's sake!) on occasions. A second problem is that there is no jack for an additional radio antenna. In the South Loop in Chicago, where I work, the tall buildings block many of the broadcast signals. The built-in antenna isn't quite as long as I would have liked. Being able to add another antenna would have been nice. The third problem is that the docking bay for the iPod is too small to accommodate the iPod if there is any protective cast. I have an extremely snug fitting case, so taking the iPod out is a bit of a chose. My Klipsch docking bay/player easily accommodates the same iPod and case. Since a huge number of people using iPod use cases, I consider this a design flaw.Still, the price. The player isn't perfect, but it provides a number of functions for a very low price. It has some problems, but for the most part these can be worked around.
I love the way this drive works, but with so many drives to pick from I chose it for the design. Simply put, it looks cool and has good usability. Contrary to what another reviewer said, it has a loop on the top for a keychain so that's where I keep mine. It's handy, hardy, easy to use, and has no cap to lose.I'm on a Mac so have no use for the software so just deleted it the first time I put the drive in. (Wish I didn't know I was paying for it, though).Seems to transfer information quickly and I've been using it constantly.
I had it up and running on a WIN98SE 1ghz machine in about 10 minutes. Not a single problem. I've burned about 50 or 60 CDs so far and not a single coaster among them, most of which were done at 40X. Keep in mind folks that if you buy CHEAP Discs, you get CHEAP results. I've burned at slower speeds on CD-RWs and no problem with them either. I prefer Easy CD Creator 5 which does not support this drive, so I use NERO. Thats just my preference for software however and I guess I can get used to NERO.Strictly speaking about the Philips I don't see how you can beat it. 700MB CD in under three minutes (Music, Data, MP3 it doesn't matter)
This is my second buy of the J10, but at a much lower price than before. I just use these in the gym to listen to the news on the exercise machine's TV. It's great for that. They stay firmly attached while suing the treadmill and elliptical, and are cheap enough that I don't worry about damage. My last pair lasted about 2 years. A great purchase for this use.
This adapter works great in my old Camry (which does have auto reverse) without having to do a thing but plug it in. Gives you the option of changing the cord position for tape drives that feed head first instead of sideways. Price was very reasonable.
I purchased the first one (from another distributor) only to have the CD player fail to recognize a CD after 1 month use. This was returned and a new one recieved only to have CD tracking / skipping problem right out of the box.Two items with two separate CD failures suggest a Quality Control problem with the CD reader manufacturer.
A UV filter or a neutral-density filter is the best way to protect your lens from dust, fingerprints, scratches, and so on, all the time, since they can be kept on the camera at all times. The UV filter will also help with haze a bit, since most haze occurs in the blue area of the visible spectrum, and UV is just below that in terms of wavelength.
I agree wholeheartedly with the many others on this site who have already told you about the excellent image quality this camera can produce. It's truly exceptional! Even on its default image-quality setting of &quot;HQ&quot; (medium), image quality is superb.I'm not a digital camera expert, although I've been using a Canon A-1 35mm SLR for 22 years. I've spent almost a year researching my digital camera alternatives - I should have switched earlier! The end results I got from the 3040 using its out-of-the-box &quot;point-and-shoot&quot; settings are substantially better than what I've generally been able to previously achieve in my years with a Canon A-1. Compared to several other digital cameras I've tried, I find the TV output from the 3040 is superior - very high quality. Note: some reviews I've seen say this camera supports both PAL as well as NTSC TV outputs. Olympus tech support web site says no: it's one or the other but not both. USA models only support NTSC - European models only support PAL.I found the camera easy to use and set up for the first time. The documentation is adequate and accurate but could use some help in the readability department. The supplied Camedia software is very ordinary, there are much better software products available at very low cost. USB connectivity to Windows Millenium worked great, dragging and dropping picture files couldn't be easier, although other software packages have a nice &quot;Transfer all pictures from the camera to a specific folder&quot; function that isn't available with the supplied Camedia software. If you connect the 3040 to your computer using USB, read the manual for the Camedia software carefully! The apparently obvious &quot;My camera&quot; icon on the Camedia PC screen is in fact non-functioning when USB-connected. The QuickTime movie function of the 3040 works well and is adequate for casual use but it won't replace your camcorder anytime real soon.To get the best use out of your camera, expect to purchase several accessories not provided in the box: 1. The provided 16MB SmartMedia is pitifully small - replace it with a 64MB or larger. I use a 128MB Olympus card (the *only* SmartMedia card that currently supports Olympus' panorama feature). 2. Buy an AC adapter to minimize use of the rapidly-consumed batteries - especially when uploading photo's to the PC or displaying photo's on the TV. 3. Buy two sets (that's eight altogether) of rechargeable lithium ion batteries - and a charger, if you don't already have one. Taking a lot of pictures - especially with flash, uploading pictures to your PC or showing photo's on your TV consumes batteries very quickly! The batteries provided in the box are not rechargeable! 4. Buy a protective case to carry your camera, spare batteries, and spare SmartMedia card.I marked this camera down to four stars solely because of its price. I think Olympus needs to include several, or all of the items I found myself buying as &quot;accessories&quot; above. Having said that, don't be afraid to shell out the money for this camera - you won't be disappointed with the end results. At the end of the day, that's what really matters isn't it? This camera takes really, really great pictures - no if's, and's, or but's. Enjoy!
Nothing much to say about the card. Its a memory stick, how much can you really talk about. Its done good. No data loss. Stayed strong over the last few years and have re-formatted it a few times and used it in different devices and works great.
The Logitech Stereo Headset 250 USB rocks!!! This is the first set of headphones I buy having a microphone and I love them!!! I spent lots of time on the internet trying to figure out what headphone w/mic to buy. I decided to purchase this one because the reviews for the brand/style were excellent. And they were right. I used the headphones for the first time yesterday and I was impressed with the quality of the sound. I called internationally using the PC-to-phone service of Yahoo messenger and the sound was great. The reception was very clear and people could hear me very well. Zero problems. Not even my Motorola RAZAR has the reception and clarity of the headphones when calling internationally. I highly recommend them. Today I used the headset with Skype and they work great too. I was told that the reception was very clear.An interesting feature of the model is that you can adjust the volume of the microphone using the computer. Most headphones w/mic do not have this feature, which it is handy. The Logitech Stereo Headset 250 is also great for listening to music. The stereo sound is excellent. They fit well; they are light and the design is modern.
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.
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.
My unit skipped continuously when playing MP3 cds even when COMPLETELY STATIONARY. Some CDs were more affected than others, but they all skipped no matter what bitrate or CD format. I contacted customer support, but they have yet to reply after almost a week. Some reviewers said that the firmware upgrade fixed their problems with skipping, but it did not work for me. The player seems to be genuinely unupgradeable as Rio claims. The player regarded the upgrade CDs with much interest and spun back and forth for some time, but it had no effect and the player still [stinks]. It almost works tolerably well as a simple audio CD player, but I could get a better one... I got a Koss car kit as some reviewers suggested, but the cigarette adapter did not function either. BEWARE. There are SERIOUS quality control problems with this company.
My daughter is 4 and uses these with the movies and songs we put on our old htc incredible phone we gave to her to use. She loves them and they stay on so nice. Kept them on am entire plane ride as well. Love them!
This is my second Saitek keyboard. No, the first one didn't break. It was taken by my wife! After she had problems with her keyboard she tried my Saitek. After using it for just a few clicks it bacame her property. I tried a few older keyboards I had laying around the house but after having used the Saitek, I realized I was spoiled. I had no choice but to order another. Now we both have our own and life is good.
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.
The quality of this charger was much better then I expected. It's better and much cheaper then what you would get from Apple. Why pay more. Get this charger. The retractable sync cord is very nice.
I just purchased the Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote. I found the instructions to be very simple and clear. Once the remote is linked to your computer the step-by-step procedure for set-up is very easy, making the most complicated systems work. I would recommend this product for anyone who has a multi=station set-up.
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 am thorougly delighted with this microwave popcorn popper. It is easy to use, a cinch to clean, and it makes delicious popcorn quickly. It is amazing how good it tastes with nothing added!
We brought it to take video of the Kids and send to family, we are not pro's and this is the first camcorder we have owned, and it is great!!!Very easy and clear picture I cannot recommend this more, go ahead and treat you're self you wont regret it!
I bought this to scan my family's 35mm slide collection. I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality of the output. The software is a little bit clunky, but it works. I'm so pleased with how this is working that I'm going to also scan the family collection of photos and negatives. Worth every penny!!
I've used my GPS while on my cycle, and it's really quite a dangerous challenge. Try to hold the GPS and steer, shift, brake, turn...all with one hand. This holder, which I just received, looks like the answer to a real need. It will attach my GPS to the handlebar where I can see it as I ride, and allow me to remove it with a press of a button. The base of the holder stays on the bike, and is so small as to not even be noticed by passers-by.
Good item to have to clean my computer screen every now and then. I also use it on my phone and my iPod touch once and a while, as well as my keyboard portion of my MacBook Pro laptop. Kind of pricy, but a good size spray. Save some money by combining with other items in order to qualify for the free shipping deal.Overall, good quality spray for anyone looking to clean their gadgets.
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.
I ordered this because my friend lost my docking station to my ipod shuffle. I needed something to recharge and load my shuffle without having to buy another. Well I got it in the mail today and tried to plug it in and noticed a few things.The material used in making this is such low quality, it doesn't even feel like it meets the requirements for electronic devices. The plastic feels well frankly, cheap.The cord is maybe 3 inches long and when you plug it in it doesn't work. No lights no connection and my computers (and I do have 4 different computers I tried it on to see if it was just the computer) did not even notice there was something plugged into the USB drive. This is a waste of money and I suggest just paying more money to get something that works the first time.
I am a computer pro, I own maybe a dozen USB flash drives. I have had occasional problems with drives, but never had a piece of junk like the Centon. It accepted a large file, but I was unable to read it. I tried to format the thing - no luck. I contacted what Centon laughingly calls their support service and just ran into road blocks. I know how to care for USB flash memory, so I know it was not my fault. This company makes cheap junk, avoid them at all costs!
The rangefinder is 85-90% as good as I hoped. It can be difficult to find the distance to the pin over 150 yards or in uneven terrain. Overall however, this is a good poduct.
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.
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.....
this is product looks like nice but if you are looking for a case who it protect your camera, like i was, in my opinian this it isn't the best choice.
My daughter wanted a Polaroid camera for Christmas but I thought they were no longer manufactured. To my surprise I discovered they were not and purchased one for her. Great product reminds me of my old SX70.
Gret price for an item so valuable... a must have when you want to charge your iPod, but aren't near your PC.
Takes wonderful pictures.I use this lens a lot! Great addition to my p5100.As you would expect from a Nikon lens it's wonderful.
I'm still working on programming all my remotes but this really simplifies my system- HDTV (visible) and components (in a closet). It doesn't have PC programming but is an economical alternative with the included base station.
I needed a wireless keyboard for my makeshift media center PC and this keyboard works pretty well. The trackball is pretty easy once you get used to it and I get good reception from my couch which is about 15 feet from my PC, which is behind a cabinet. The keyboard is a little small, and the mouse buttons take a few days to get used to - but it works great for surfing and playing media files. I would not want to use this keyboard for work, gaming, or regular desktop computing. Overall I am very pleased with this keyboard and would recommend this to anyone who has a media center and needs a wireless keyboard.
Lightweight, portable, amd built to last, this brand named product has a long reputation of quality and durability. Buy the bag that is ordered separately for approximately $30, and it will keep the product stored well!
First, I must thank William for his wonderful video review of this product - totally helpful! Second, I must thank Next Generation for perhaps the BEST solution ever. I only wish I knew about this product years ago before I purchased a $300+ dollar Harmony Remote and struggled to program it. This is simply the best product to convert your IR remote to RF without any programming. Can't say enough good things...I'll telling everyone!
Junk, Only one ethernet port worked. Tech support sucked. Will stay away from net gear. Purchased a china model for 10.00 cheaper and it works great.
I owned a Samsung NV-10 before buying a TZ3. The deciding factor for me was the quality of the video the TZ3 (please note: _video_, not including the audio).Great:The lens and the zoom. Especially considering that the camera is still quite compact, it's incredible. Very little lens distortion/artifacts and the 10x zoom is awesome.Movie mode is great -- very good quality (it records Quicktime .MOV files); the audio is actually pretty good except for the ticking (see below). Many similar cameras use rather destructive compression algorithms for recording video and, in NV10's case, the smearing and blooming was simply terrible. The TZ3 of course has some of the same problems but they're much, much, much less noticeable.Good:Image quality is pretty good. 7MP is plenty for me (I had the 10MP NV10 before but honestly it was a terrible 10MP camera and a pretty good 7MP one).Micro-USB: I don't know why Panasonic decided to put a microUSB instead of a more common miniUSB port on this camera... there's plenty of room. Also, the camera does not charge its battery from the USB port, which should be a default feature at this point.Size/Packaging: quite a fatty compared to the NV10 and clearly feels less sturdy, but actually OK. Both cameras break quite easily when abused (I learned this the hard way..). Get a case.Bad:No manual control what-so-evah."Movie"-function audio: there's an internal mechanical ticking noise that gets picked up by the mic. The source is quite a mystery considering that the camera doesn't allow for zooming while filming and that the noise remains even if the movie-autofocus (?!.. not sure if this actually does anything) and stabilization features are turned off. I suspect that the noise could be filtered out quite well in post-processing, but it would be a bit of a hassle.Don't expect much from the flash.[...]
The card writes pictures very fast. I am very happy with what I paid for it... what a value! Shipping was extremely quick.
I read lots of reviews about this lens before I made a decision. I was on a search for a portrait lens and found that this one was one of the best on the market. When I finally made up my mind I went and bought it. It came super-fast, well packed. I couldn't wait to have it on my Canon D-40. I was speechless after seeing the kind / quality of shots you get from this lens. If you into photography this is a keeper. All you do is just aim and shoot. The lens would do the rest for you. Now I can see why everyone has rate it 5 star including myself. I could have give it a 10 stars. This is the best lens I have so far.
Excellent product for the money. It is pretty cheap. I haven't had it long, but it works.
I am a Netwok and Systems Administrator. Back when I was first starting to gather computers and Road Runner was just starting to emerge I though that I would have to buy more than one IP. I didn't know how easy it would be to set up my own network at home. Now with the LinkSys Router with a 4 port switch I can do anything that I want to. It is fast and easy. Want to transfer things from one computer to another, it is as fast as you can blink. Transfer your entire music or video collection in a matter of minuetes. I really love this product and would recommend it to anyone that needs more than one computer connected to the Internet.
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.
Bottom Line, I read many reviews on these and saw how many people had issues with the total lack of bass........It is true!!! No matter what others will tell you, you have to get them in your ear just right (and with me i had to use the foam earbuds) in order to get any bass at all......I am sending these back and going back to the stock (yuck i know) ear buds.A total disappointment!!!!!!
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I purchased the JVC XL-FZ258BK about 10 months ago and like other reviewers have commented, I don't understand the negative reviews. Its an integral part of our home theatre system which consists of the Samsung LN-4661F flat panel LCD, Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver, Infinity Beta 40 fronts,Infinity C250 center channel,Infinity 300 Watt Subwoofer, and three Infinity TSS-1200 satellite speakers.I have one particular Jim Reeves CD disc that would not play on any other CD player that I tried, either at home or on my car CD player. They all simply said " No Disc." The FZ258BK came through like a champ.Oh and by the way, for you young people who have no idea what music is supposed to sound like; Jim Reeves sang real music. Unlike the dissonant cacophony of today's garbage.
I have this installed in my Kodak EasyShare Z1285, couldn't ask for better performance, would buy it again
I have used Linksys for about 3 years now. When I installed my BEFW11S4 and WPC11 cards, no lie, I was up and running in about 15 minutes and this included configuring WEP, SSID and MAC address filtering. In fact, If you used the defaults, it almost installs and runs by itself. Of course, if you want a secure wireless network, configure the above. I really recomend these products to everyone. I have not had the need to call tech support so I'm not sure how good they are. I have been using Linksys's wireless equipment for about a year now.
Lots of nice features, I especially like the depth of focus preview. The nice thing about this camera is that it can be totally manually adjusted, totally automated (focus, fstop, etc.) or many places in between. I can do what I want manually while someone who doesn't really know much about photography can still take great pictures without having to worry about adjusting anything. I haven't even scratched the surface on most of the features, but what I've used so far is intuitive and functional.
Ok, perhaps I've been out of it for too long, but since when did they stop including the printer cable with printers? I still don't have the correct cable. I purchased my RX620 in a store and was blown away by the print quality of the store's demo. However the salesman let me purchase it without mentioning I'd need a cable. He should have told me since I had originally enlisted his aid in getting a cable for my old printer and decided on a new printer instead, "cause I'll get the printer AND a cable!"Then I went back for a cable. They told me to purchase the wrong one. When I got home and found out it was the wrong cable, I tried to determine what USB cable I needed for this thing. (I didn't know there were more than one type of USB cable.) There is NO printed documentation that comes with this printer that specifies what type of USB cable is needed. Thought Amazon would list it in the accessories section, but wrong again!Am I ever going to be able to print from my computer with this?!
Got these for use on the lawn tractor, as well as travel. I wear glasses so wanted an ear pod that was large to wrap around well. The 350 does this comfortably. Spent 3 hours mowing with no discomfort. Noise canceling feature turned on makes listening to my iPod clearer than with noise canceling off. You will still hear your lawn tractor (don't expect perfect silence), but these headphones take the edge off better than a simple pair a safety headset for noise protection.I also plan to use them traveling by airplane. These headsets will pick up radio interference from laptop computers. I tested by wearing the headset with my laptop in front of me. The left hear pod made a low buzzing sound that went away when I turned my head away from the computer. So I give this product a 4 instead of 5. Better RF shielding is needed if you plan on traveling and using a laptop.Glad I got them.
The card works well, fast & without any problems in my Nikon D80
My sister and I like our camera cases ok. They are a tad bulky but do the job.
I am happy with the Linksys RT31P2 device (4 out of 5). Have been using it at home as my only phone for past 8 months. Device is easy to operate... good manual and intuitive interface from Linksys.I have an older Motorola VT1000 that I use at work... I am going to replace it with the Linksys RT31P2. The Linksys device sounds better, easier to hook up, and has a router (which is very nice), better security, etc.Very happy with Vonage (4.5 out of 5). I Would never go back to a land line phone. Vonage is way cheaper. 500 minute plan with tax costs me less then $17 a month. Here in Upstate NY I was paying $45 to $50 a month for a land line phone through Verizon.Uptime is good... as good as you Internet connection. I have a cable modem (Time Warner - Roadrunner)... modem is always up... Vonage is always up. When it has gone down... you can easily set up Vonage to forward to another phone (cell).Have service at work through a DSL line... doesn't sound as good as through my cable modem at home.Really like the Vonage web site and Internet services... email notification of voice mail, forward your calls to another number, real time list of calls in/out, get voice mails sent as email attachments, etc.Vonage seems to be leading the VoIP pack when it comes to features... like 911 dialing.Two other members of my family have hooked up Vonage recently... including my 80 year old grandma.One thing about installation... look at the Vonage site on how Vonage will connect with the other phones in your house. Will either need to use one base phone with multiple wireless. Base phone needs to be where cable modem/computer is... because Vonage adapter hooks into cable modem then computer. Or, back feed your land line phone cord from the phone service box on the outside of your house. I for one use the base phone with a handset. Buy a phone you can add a handsets to later.I have been looking into the newer wireless/router/phone adapter all in ones from Vonage/Linksys... look they have some major issues to work out. i.e. Linksys WRTP54G, Linksys WRT54GP2. For now looks like keeping your wireless and phone in two seperate devices is best.
Best advice: Do not buy this piece of cr*p hunk o'JUNK. It doesn't even deserve 1 star. It's the biggest waste of money ever. There are way too many problems with this machine to cite here, and JVC customer service is not helpful--the pits, as a matter of fact. I will NEVER buy another JVC product.
I'm using this with my D80, and with a Toshiba laptop that has a built in Secure Digital port on the side. I don't take a lot of photos at the max rates with my camera so the fast memory doesn't really make that much difference when taking photos, but the speed does make a big difference when downloading from the memory card to the laptop.
i bought this tripod because i thought the price was right and it had the features i was looking for. when it arrived, i was not only unhappy with the quality and flimsiness, but the screw to mount the camera immediately fell into the body of the tripod to be lost and gone forever.. so i returned this tripod and will continue to search until i find one worth buying that i know will last longer than five minutes out of the box.
There are some faults with the Canon S230 but they don't diminish the overall quality of this little camera. I previously reviewed this in December when I first purchased it and still rate it as five stars, but I will comment on some disadvantages now.First is the red eye that appears on indoor, flash photos. This is true of most small digital cameras that I have used. The problem is the location of the flash close to the lens- unavoidable if you want small size. I've mitigated this by putting translucent tape or paper over the flash to lessen its impact or taking pictures without flash if possible.The next problem is the battery. It works great and stays charged through many photos, videos and reviews of my pictures. It does not let me know when it is about to run out of power. As soon as the indicator for a low battery comes on the camera dies. This does not allow much time for changing batteries in the midst of an important event. My suggestion is to have an extra battery and to always use a newly charged battery for important events.Now for some great features; I dropped this camera twice onto hard cement and the metal casing and components survived unscathed. I take this camera with me to sports events, skiing and hiking. The humidity of our school pool at swim meets has posed no problem. Its nice to know that it can stand up to even my carelessness.The video clips are great. At an event I simply video each part individually. Three minutes is long enough for each race in a swim meet- even the relays (Okay, not the 500 free, but my arm would tire from that one anyway). I taped my son's All County orchestra concert- each piece was about three minutes- and even the sound was pretty good. I use a 128 MB card and can get at least a few events on each card. The 256 MB can do more.So far I'm still very happy with this camera.
My mount worked great for about a year. I had problems removing it from the windshield when I was going out of town and wanted to use my Nuvi in a rental car. Pieces of the rubber stuck to the windshield. They were easy to clean off by using an alcohol wipe, but so much of the suction cup tore off that it no longer stays put for more than about 5 minutes.Now, it looks like I need to get another suction mount for my car and a portable one for when I travel since the suction cup mount is not portable as advertised. Of course, Garmin is more concerned with selling new units so there is a backlog if all you need is a replacement mount.
With good light this camera is very nice but for indoor flash it is completely useless, instead of needing two cameras why not find one that can do both.
My sister and I both have gone with the Casios. We shopped around but could not find anything that offered ease of use, functionality and an economic price all in one package. Other hand held organizers will do more: i.e.-color or e-mail but they tend to cost much more. Also, you do not need to learn a new method of writing. You can input the information through the keyboard function, via your computer or use the scratch pad for quick notes.I constantly use the scheduling and the contact functions. And the greatest part about it is that you can download to your pc just in case the batteries go down. (Or your 4-year old steps on it!) I have to admit that the games and the scratch pad keep the kids quiet when they are bored.We now use the PV-200 to keep organized in both or businesses and our personal lives. We would be lost without it!Details: The battery life seems to quite nice: between 1-2 months. I have had my PV-100 (the earlier model without backlighting) for about a year now. It seems to be holding up well. The cover is pretty banged up but it has had a lot of use. The pc software is ok for a scheduler but clunky if you are used to something like ACT. My sister's PV-200 is holding up well. The cradle and software will work for both units.
I purchased this camera case instead of the case logic zipper case to protect my camera when it's rolling around in my purse. This works great and it's very easy to get the camera out quickly for those spur-of-the-moment shots.
To date I have purchased 4 sets of these over the past 3 years and nothing else has ever come close to the sound quality and comfort that the Sennheiser CX300s provide. I have very sensitive ears (skin) in that hard earphones or earphones that fit too tight will cause my skin to break out and even infect. With the Sennheisers I can leave them in my ears for hours and not worry about pain and discomfort. They come with 3 different sizes of soft earbuds. The lanyard (wiring) is very tough and can take a lot of abuse. I have yet to damage any. As one person noted, they do tend to stick to certain clothing material but I have never had a problem using them while walking although I can see it being a problem if running. Maybe some sort of clip would hold the lanyard in place near the back of the neck and keep the buds from coming out?
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.
This product works great. Easy to reach the hard to reach spots in the upper back.
The product is excellent to use for office or home use it really comes in handy for labeling all kinds of different products such as househoud items. I would recommend this to anyone.
I have tried many other Remote Extenders and the problem is that you need to have the Converter Reciever Near the Remote. This reciever also needs a power Supply. In this product, the The Converter goes into the Battery Compartment - What a great Idea. It works perfectly. I did have to toggle the A-B-C switch to the A setting initially. (I believe B is the default setting) That was it. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable , economical Extender that will work in most cases.
Okay - I read the reviews, I saw the product on Amazon and really really liked the look and functionality of theproduct. I got one! I still like it, it is very functional but my Palm simply falls out of it! This kind iof makes it pretty useless as a protective cover for my palm!I have had the case for a whole day and (I do like it!) but I am taking it back since it fails in its primary function - protecting my palm! I placed it in my backpack and simply walking for a short while saw my palm dislodged and floating around in my bag! Now when I say backpack - it's a laptop backpack and isn't full of junk or things rattling 'round (no I'm not a Uni student!!) so my palm didn't get damaged.I was happy with my purchase but it just doesn't work!
I just got this home system via ups today and hooked it up in 30 min. I put in a DVD movie and put on the surround sound and was almost blown off my seat. The sound was so crisp and was so clear. I highly recomend this system. The passive subwoofer made the sound sound awsome. When I saw the price for the system I thought that the system was garbage, but it is awsome. I highly recomend it! Great sound for the price, sadly but true it is better then my bose system.
I used these in a music studio where I was recording and had the volume up too loud on the pre-amp and made my tinitus worse. By VERY careful about volume. You may think those warning you read about loud volume are overstated and exaggerated, but they are not. Be careful.Out side of that, these earphones are great. Amazing. Worth the money.
OK first off, i did a lot of shopping when i was looking into getting myself an LCD for the first time.I got this unit at another site for around 700 bucks shipped.Mostly play xbox 360 on it and all i can say is "WOW", every game on it is light years ahead of my old CRTThe HD channels are perfect too and the only con i can think of is that Standard Television isnt so clear, but that is a small price to pay when thinking of the big picture
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 can't believe this is only 10 watts. It really sounds great, like a much more expensive system. I am glad Amazon is finally carrying a full line of Philips products. They make the best audio products!
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!
To put it simply, I hadn't realized the full promise of SD (1080p) up-conversion before buying this phenomenal player. Having made a significant investment in SD DVDs, I was looking for something that would allow me to realize the maximum potential of my investment.After being somewhat disappointed with players like the Oppo 981 (which were pretty good, but had problems with macro blocking issues), I decided to take the plunge and order the XA2.The picture quality from this player is simply astounding and the depth and vividness of the colors will make you want to watch some Kar Wai Wong movies (2046, In a Mood for Love) over and over again(same is true for some Bollywood films as well). And yes, the HD-DVD playback is superlative too -- I would recommend screening the HD version of "Phantom of the Opera" if you want to blow your friends away.It's ironic that the combination of my Sony 60A2000 RPTV and this player is truly a match made in heaven -- now, if only they can settle those silly format wars and let us enjoy this great player in peace :). The only real complaint I have is that the load times can be a little slow compared to other DVD players. But then again, would have been this impatient with this player if I didn't know what it delivered&#61514;
The Garmin is a great device for those who are geographically challenged, or those who travel to new areas. It is incredibly easy to use (my[...] granddaughter and my 87 year old father figured it out without help.) The one drawback is that it cannot be used while it is charging. That requires thinking ahead, which is a challenge for some users...
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!
I recommend this product, its a really good accessory for laptops, If you want protection to your 15.4 inch laptop, this is the item that you want to order. Its a very good sleeve.
product is just as shown: new, unopened, good exp. date (over a year), and arrived in less than a week. I gave it 5 stars because that's perfect when buying something like printer ink.
I ordered the charger so I didn't have to plug the Zen into my computer to charge it every time. It works fine and I have had no problems with it.
We carried our recently-purchased camera throughout Germany and Austria, taking hundreds of fantastic pictures--and some videos. We haven't uploaded our pictures yet, but we anticipate producing a captivating slide show of castles, churches, and mountain scenery.
I'm not enough of a photo enthusiast to know if this product is doing anything other than providing protection for the main lens. Works fine as protection and doesn't seem to steal much light.
Couldn't get any sound but static. My ipod worked, but still had static. A "no go" with the Iphone. Don't waste your money.
This is my second pair, the first pair broke after someone stepped on them or got they caught in the vacuum at work. I am still not sure what happened to them.I got my first pair as a birthday gift. When I first saw them I was disappointed, because normally I can not use earbud style headphones. However after trying the various attachments, I found the foam fit my tiny ear canel just fine! I was blown away by the fact, I could only hear music. All other headphones/earbuds thus far can not even compare.I love these head earbuds, in fact I can not work without them anymore. They pretty much block out everything, even with music volume on low. I work in a call center enviroment, so everyone around me is talking and there is a lot of background noise (ring phones, typing).The only beef I have, I can only use the foam attachments since my ears are so small and they can get uncomfortable after hours of use.
I have been pretty impressed with the performance and the price. This is the fourth one me and my wife have purchased within a year and have been using it largely for our canon digitals.
Pros:Wonderful soundGot them for free from [...]Block most outside noises.Are hard to hear from outside of the headphones.LOUD!Cons:None!
nikon sunshade brought excellent but this shade but I lost and it is very useful, for Nikon, it is advisable.
I use this with my 5D and have had no problems with it. This is pretty much a must have if you make a living taking pictures. It might be a touch expensive but, how much would it cost me to lose a shot because my power is low?So, spend the money, use the grip and get back to work.
I'm an IT guy and am very wary about all products that I come across. I've been setting up networks for 4 years but never seemed to have the time to set one up at my home. I have 2 kids that needed to share my pacbell broadband connection. After shopping around I realized that this product was the only router/SWITCH. Great idea. Set up took me about 20 minutes connecting the wan link to my ppoe dsl modem and then configuring the router, I then connected my main computer to an avaliable port and was up and running. This thing is blazing. I have not noticed any downgrade in my browsing speeds and because it's a switch (as opposed to a hub) im not noticing any dropped packets. I connected a wireless belkin acess point to another port on the router and installed belkin wireless adapters in my kids computers. This router is the bomb. i get full 11mpbs for my kids who see some degredation in their internet speed compared to mine but they don't notice. I would highly recomend this product to anyone who wants to set up a wireless or wired home network. A++ Product.
ViewSonic made a huge mistake when including tiny (tinny?) speakers to their monitor because expectations are raised for an integrated video/audio system. Not so. Buy this for its sharp, clean image quality and not with the idea of taking your speakers off your desk. As other reviewers have noted, the sound isn't much better than what you get built into your computer. What *is* fantastic, however, is picture quality and some convenient features: iPod dock, three USB ports, headphone jack, and audio jack. I use the extra features on a daily basis.Pros: picture quality; wide-screen; size; the convenience of being able to sync and charge an iPod without a separate dock; cool, shiny, high tech black case; incredibly easy to set up; Mac compatible, Leopard and earlier; extra USB ports.Cons: sound quality; monitor power button that's difficult to see because it blends in with the shiny surface; a separate power button for the ports that, if turned off accidentally, cuts off all the extra features (I leave it on all the time now.)This monitor is well-worth purchasing if you are looking for a wide-screen LCD screen that combines a few other features. I have had the ViewSonic Monitor for almost four months now, and I haven't had a single problem with it.
I have been looking for this traditional look photo frame for quite a long time. I search no more. I have found it. I love this unit and it's very user friendly. Pros--nice frame design and clear widescreen. Fast slideshow. Pictures don't distort like others. Internal memory can store up to 20 hi-res photos. on-screen menu and shown buttons. Best of all: Last memory! Cons--buttons on top and can be just a few. No CF.
Very detailed. If you are looking for crazy bass go somewhere else this is for quality of music not quantity of noise.
I must say that my garmin nuvi 360 is so much more than I expected. It is so accurate and it get's me where I need to go all the time. Thanks formaking that product.C Joseph.
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 ... .
Works great but it is a little expensive. Getting stuff better organized is worth the cost of the labeler and the tape.
I must say that Im extremely pleased with my new player. It's become my new best friend.It's so simple to use anyone can get the hang of it. The price is reasonable and a better deal than most other players out there. Under 300 for 40gb? That's unheard of these days!Im already done transferring all of my essential stuff and still have room for more music!!I have no complaints about this player it's just awesome.The only thing though my headphones came messed up one side being longer than the others but that's ok cuz I don't use those little ear pieces anyways :)The size might be a little larger than an ipod or a mini sized mp3 player but its not that big of a deal. We all had cd walkmans and those were way bigger..It's about the size of a palm pilot I would say. The design is also great. No annoying buttons everywhere or joystick controllers.Trust me when I say this is probably one of the best mp3 players around. The sound quality is also amazing :)
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.
A fine little portable CD player for the money. A little complicated to use, however, sound quality is good.I have only played CDs with it as I am not familiar with VCDs.I give Amazon.com 5 stars for offering excellent products and customer service!!!
This is an easy to use solution for moving data around using a memory stick.
I love this laptop sleeve! it's a rich brown color with multi-colored dots on it. It feels very well made and fits like a glove. I like the asymmetrical shape. Overall, excellent purchase.
This is my first monopod and I have to say I cant be more satisfied with it. Sturdy Construction and it holds the camera and camcorder firmly.
I tried many of these extenders and this one really works.I tried a radio shack and Jensen what pieces of junk. With this one I have a plasma on the wall and behind the wall is a closet with all the components and this is the cheapest option compared to buying a RF REMOTE
Although I am technically very proficient, I have been unable to get thisdevice to work with a valid driver. Several times it crashed more than one Windows XP machine I tried it on. Checked around the web, no solutions available.The manufacturer does not have clear instructions or a working driver at their website.Recommend D-Link remove this product offering or Amazon not have it available for sale until the manufacturer has solved this problem.
I ordered this cartridge after checking with Amazon's convenient checker that it would work on my HP PSC 1610 All-in-One. Well it doesn't so now I have three of them and nowhere to use them. The Official HP support site at[...]says that you can only use the 94, 95, 97, and 99 ink cartridges. I should have checked there first and not relied on Amazon.
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 bought this router after reading the reviews here. All I had to do was open the box, pop in the CD, and 5 minutes later everything was configured. It could not have been easier.
I shud have bought this long time ago ! Since I move around in my home with my laptop, i had thought the chill tray wud be unmanageable and easily broken , but this thing is very sturdy and easy to carry the lapotop on it.. Also, my laptop fits perfectly to its size.. For those who have widescreen laptops (like sony vaio widescreen) may feel it a little short on the width. But it still works great on any laptop though!
The little camcorder icon and the "120" inside indicate this is a fast SD card designed for high speed video recording. Which is a good thing, because it went into a camcorder with 1080P at 30FPM; and the 720P does 60FPM, to capture high speed action, like sports. Which both work as expected with this SD card. And the price was quite good.No complaints here!Ken Jennejohn
It's a must for any serious and almost serious shooter! Giving you the flexibility of having the extra battery and also of having a regular AA size battery holder for those times when you forget to recharge your Canon batteries, the BG-E4 also extends your ability of shooting in portrait mode. It also adds the benefits of camera stability when shooting slower speeds than 1/30. I have shot up to 1/8 of a second handheld with good results.
I ATTEMPTED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM AND ACCORDING MY ORDERS IT WAS IN STOCK AND WOULD SHIP OUT IMMEDIATELY. HOWEVER, A WEEK AND A HALF WENT BY AND WHEN FINALLY I ASKED WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE, I GOT A MESSAGE IN REPLY STATING IT WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THEY CANCELLED MY ORDER. NOW I LOOK IT UP HERE ON THIS PAGE AND FIND IT NOT ONLY AVAILABLE BUT AT TWICE THE PRICE!!!! THE SHIPPING COST WAS JUST AS MUCH WHEN ORIGINALLY ORDERED IT!! $7.50 FOR THE ITEM AND $7.50 FOR THE SHIPPING....NOW IT IS $14 BEFORE SHIPPING. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ORDERING THESE FROM A SELLER WHO WILL CANCEL YOUR ORDER AND THEN DOUBLE THE PRICE.
I have used this bag for everything from my laptop to my textbooks. The item looks great and feels great as well. The only complaint is that the strap started to tear after carrying my textbooks around in it for a while.
I use this with my MacBook Pro. Skype, etc. works great. Excellent office type performance.The material of the folding headphones appear a bit chinsy. I live in fear of breaking them.The DSP module is bulky.There is a half mile of cable with this thing. It is great if you are planning to walk around in the office with the headphones on - but...Net result - this thing is not for being taken on the road. If you need a decent pair of office headphone/mic set at a great price, go for it...
Works just as good if not better than any iron I have ever used, just make sure to return it to the base when not in use.
I decided to believe the five-star reviewers. Maybe they got a different product. I ordered mine from one of the cheapest Amazon merchants. The paste I got with this (Allsop #25717) is so unabrasive that it apparently did nothing to my scratched disc. I think the above photo lists the contents correctly except that I got "2 repair cloth" (sic) instead of one with the .30 oz repair solution and one jewel case. That's all. Amazon's detailed description of what's included must be for a different product. Allsop says their other Scratch Repair System #58200 "provides up to 100 repairs." I'd be happy for one repair, but this doesn't do it. I've read that some swear by Brasso metal polish. I'll try it next.
Works perfect, I called the company and ordered another one (different frequency)...now master bedroom a/v equipment in the closet, and main level tv a/v equipment in the basement. Just be prepared to change out the rechargeable battery pretty often, but a small hassle for the great value... Overall great product.
This is the nicest CD case I've ever seen. The materials are high quality and the function of the inner sleeves is great, gives you a choice of taking the little booklet from the CD with you, or taking more CDs.
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.
Panasonic... you have really OUTDONE yourself this time! I didn't think a cordless Steam/Dry Iron would ever see the light. I was definitely wrong and this just put a smile in my face when I first used it for the first time. Even my mother wanted one like this. I'm a man and I hate ironing but this Iron changed ALL that!Now I go around my closet and baskets of New/Clean clothe and pick out ALL the shirts/pants/jackets that need to be ironed/steamed out. I know men shouldn't be excited about using an Iron but this Iron would change ANY Man/Women life. It makes ironing fun and less stressful without having a cord getting in the way every time I iron.Overall, I'd like to see more invention like this and I'll be sure to try them out. :D GREAT job Panasonic, I love the slick CLEAR design of this Iron especially the "Ease of Use" of this Iron!
I am totally enjoying the various aspects of the Ezcube. I have the 30" model.My home made lighting doesn't fit the bill, so I would suggest usingsomething more professional. Natural light works great as long as you position the cube for the best use of it. It is still new to me so I do not have many tips. I wouldsay that the folding of it is very hard for me, somewhat because of its size inrelation to my strength and size, if you can get a good grasp of the folding techinque then you have a remarkable aid.
You are not a "pro" unless you have at least 2 or more SM-57's. They are the standard (and subjectively the BEST) microphones (ever made?) for snare drum and electric guitar cab mic'ing... also, tough as nails (actually, tougher than nails)!While not "the best" at every other task, these mics are also good on toms, vocals, and lots more... many famous records have been recorded with these mics on most everything (snare, toms, guitar, vocals, hell... even hi-hat).
As the picture shows, you loop the lock through a stable object then lock it to the laptop's security slot (some notebooks won't have it, I have an Dell Inspiron which has it).If you leave your notebook computer unattended and there is no one around a determined thief could just break it off of the security slot attached to the computer. It doesn't feel too stable there. They would have damaged good however. This prevents my notebook from being walked away with when I am at the library. Its worth paying $30 to protect a $2000 toy.
This product is poorly made. It does charge my iPod, but the retractable cord only worked once (my friend's worked three times). The parts are shoddy. The pin on the end of the car charger came bent at an angle, the little tab that tells you how to retract the cord was falling off, and it was altogether of very poor quality. My friend ordered the same product and had the same problems. I give it two stars only because the wall charger does work.
My office recently replaced two aging HP 4650s with these, and the results have not been positive.1.On one of the printers, the first couple hundred pages are so light that they are not fit for anything except draft copies. The other one still hasn't stopped spitting out pale colors, after a week of constant daily use.2.If there is a way to print onto 3x5 index cards with these, it's beyond our entire IT staff and myself. In the printer's 'software' (a visual frontend for Telnet-ing into it) there is NO option for custom paper sizes.3.If it sits idle for a while, it loses its network connection, and must be restarted. If my boss hadn't walked in and told me about the discovery, I would've been troubleshooting a perfectly correct network connection for hours. lol4.The front enclosure does not fully close (~1 cm), so unless you find and toy with the sensor, the display will read "Please close front tray" for all eternity (preventing you from printing).5.It has to "calibrate" before -every- item is printed. With all of the previous printers I've seen, that's only done once, when you turn the printer on.Because we -need- to be able to print schedules on 3x5 cards, we've kept one of the old 4650s around. The only reason we'll end up keeping these around is that by the time replacements arrive, we'll be packing up to leave Iraq.
Was the most beautiful screen until it fizzled out after only 3 years of service. Didn't hold up under daily rigors. Now have a Samsung that has lasted much longer. Would recommend it over Sony!!
After reading reviews and ratings on several different headphones that would be ideal for gaming. I stumbled upon these and I normally dont take time to write reviews, but these headphones are so amazing i just had to share my experience! I am using them for gaming and the sound is second to none in its category. Some people have claimed they are not bassy enough but there is plenty of bass i listen to some music on them too and its superb well rounded sound. If any gamers are considering buying these I highly recommend them especially right now because they are only[...]s. A+ 10/10 great product. Oh yeah also they are really comfortable and lightweight i wear them hours at a time no problems!
I have owned this product for over a year and up until the past few months was very satisfied with my purchase. The sound from these earbuds is very crisp and they fit into the ear easily and comfortably. They also do an outstanding job of cutting out exterior sounds (which can be both a good thing and a bad thing). However, as I've seen from other reviewers, over time the casing begins to fall apart exposing the wiring in the cable. I now have around 7 or 8 areas on the cable that are showing exposed wire and can feel several other areas where the casing is going to start to split. I have seen other reviewers comment that this problem may be limited to the white version of these earbuds so if you are not concerned with your earbuds matching your iPod I'd recommend looking into one of the other Fontopia models.
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.
Have been using this card in my Canon PowerShot SX20 IS for a few weeks now and so far so good. It will probably fit more pictures than I can ever take, haha. Overall I am very happy with my purchase.
I ordered this from Japan.I bought two sets for Christmas, one set for me and the other as a Christmas gift. My family enjoyed it, and my friends were amazed for the beautiful flower. My 7year old son also likes the aroma of the tea,and the little one(2 years old) yells "kirei kirei!" (means beautiful in japanese)every time I make this tea. I am happy all the family can enjoy it. I realized that if I don't pour the boiling water right away after I take it from the heat, the flower will not open as desired, and then you have to wait a little bit longer, or move the "ball" with a spoon to help it open, or take the ball, and do it again from the beginning, so that is why I am giving it 4 stars (though I would give it 5). Maybe if there are some instructions inside to make a "perfect" blooming tea, it would be helpful. I do recommend this.
previously, i purchased this product and gave it a neutral rating. someone from bower contacted me several times and begged me to change my rating. it is a step-down ring....what kind of rating does it really deserve? the representative from bower told me that i would receive another ring free, if i gave bower a better rating. i gave them a higher rating; bower did not deserve the higher rating, but they were willing to send a ring for free; so i gave them a higher rating. today, i changed that rating to one star. i changed the neutral rating several weeks ago, and i have not received anything from them. they lied to me. they are liars. do not purchase from this company.
Ah, I must be getting old or something. I remember when a Sony Walkman had a little heft to it and was bullet proof! This one is not as impressive at the old ones were (translation: it looks cheap). But, the good news is it's very light and portable (isn't that the reason we're buying it?). Great for walks around the block, or hiking.The sound quality is excellent. The highs are crisp, and the bass is great. It can pull FM stations in very well; even the AM ones seem to come in pretty easily. It's got the old style analog dial, and I like that feature. Still, it's very easy to accidentally change stations if you put it in your pocket. I'm thinking I never had that problem with digital radios.If you're looking for an inexpensive but good-sounding AM/FM radio, I think you can't go wrong for the price. Check it out!
This is an excelent USB port it has the option for it's power . Ether pluged in an A/C outlet or power from your device's nice option
I always liked this player, and it did a good job of upconverting old DVDs, even ones that I had made on my MacPro. However, like some other reviewers noted, after about 2 years the unit failed. The light on the power button changed from blue to purple. A little Google-fu indicates that the purple light indicates a failed power supply. It must be fairly common in this model. The player was long out of warranty, but I called OPPO anyway to see what a repair might cost. They said, no problem, send it back and we'll fix it for no cost. They did and it's back like new. I hope the repaired power supply lasts longer than 2 years, though. I like this player also because it's easy to convert into a region free player (with menu commands you can find with Google). Kudos to OPPO for the excellent support for their hardware even though it was long out of warranty.
So if you're familiar with those emergency poncho's they sell in the camping aisle, this is effectively the same thing for your camera. It actually comes in a two pack in a bag about the same size. It's basically a plastic sleeve with a drawstring you place your camera through. You'll want your lens hood on the front to protect the front of the lens glass from rain drops, but this bag will wrap around the rest of the camera. You reach into the sleeve from the other size and operate the camera. There's a hole in the sleeve you can push your optical viewfinder through and that's basically all there is to it.They are effective, but not the easiest thing in the world to work with. To be fair, most rain gear seems to be that way. Still, they're very cheap and easy enough to store in a camera bag for a rainy day. I've actually replaced mine with the silicon-nylon rain cover which is basically the same idea made from a better material. That re-folds better for reuse. However for most people, I think this is the starter rain coat.Just remember to bring your lens hood. Without it, the glass on the front of your lens can get wet and that can interfere with your photo.
This is a great monitor with built in webcam just like macintosh computers. The sound on the built-in speakers is poor.
The Kyocera / Yashica T4 Zoom is a well-made, handsome and very compact zoom film camera. The lens has above-average sharpness and photos taken with this camera show little or no vignetting, a problem typical of these cameras. The camera is very easy to use and, although its small size makes for tiny controls, it's not hard to use. Color saturation is very good and contrast isn't bad, but photos may be overall a bit dark because of the slow lens speeds. My only complaint is that, at wide-angle settings, the flash isn't very powerful, but it's acceptable at close-up range. This camera probably won't take photos that are as sharp as those taken by a single focal length camera (like the Olympus Stylus Epic with an f2.8 lens -- sharper than the original T4? Maybe!), but for a zoom camera it produces quality results.
These are great for photos and coupons. They are strong and take a lot of wear and tear. I would definitely recommend this product.
I have been searching for years to finally find a headphone that doesn't fall out of my ear when I run and begin to sweat. Well, I've finally found it! The MDR-J10 has solved my problems.These little headphones slip on behind your ear and the driver slips in your ear aimed at the back of your ear so the ear canal picks up the sound. The clip that goes behind your ear is secure enough without being obtrusive and yet I've never felt as if they were going to slip out of my ear or fall off. Being designed they way they are, you can still hear outside sounds as long as the volume isn't turned up all they way which is good if you need to be aware of your surroundings as well as listen to music.The overall sound quality of these is good but, not great. They're a little tinny and lack any real depth to the bass or warmth. With that being said, I've found an EQ setting on my ipod which makes these sound pretty good and distortion free at all volume levels and cranked all the way up, these are loud.My one complaint is the cord length which I wish was about 6 inches shorter but, that I can live with.For what I paid, I consider these pratically disposable so, I have no ill feeling getting them sweated up or putting them in harsher circumstances than I would a more expensive pair. I've finally found a pair of headphones that I can comfortably jog with and not worry about them falling out that has decent sound quality! Give them a try, you won't be sorry.
really nice speakers for the money, clear and clean sound and can handle 100 watts very nicely. works really well with the pyle 1400 amp. pleasantly suprised.
I hooked this unit up to the Sharp XL-DK227N Executive Micro System which has a subwoofer out. The power and size of this unit nicely enhanced the sound with that system. With the Sharp EQ tuned flat, I did not need to turn the subwoofer to maximum, so I expect this unit will be good compliment to any shelf system up to the 75 watt range. (This unit could be overkill for shelf systems below 15 watts because you might not be able to turn the built-in amp down far enough.)I also wired up the unit in it's passive setup with this same Sharp system. It was not as impressive in this configuration until I used the Sharp's bass boost feature.
Don't know all the technical stuff, but this player has lot's of great features (play videos, music, pictures from USB and multi-card reader), and has a great picture. I was real happy with it.
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.
Great portable inverter for the car. I am in Montana, and it works great for my cell phone, laptop, etc.
I have a couple of cameras, including a Canon EOS 20 D with a big zoom lens and a nice external flash. The problem is that I cannot carry the Canon everywhere. It is too big and heavy. I was looking for a small carry around camera that took reasonable pictures. This is a good camera for that use. It is not a Canon EOS 20D, but it does what it is supposed to do. It is incredibly small and light. Put in a 1 GB memory card, and u are good to go. This has a "anti-shake" DSP chip in it, which works quite well. I have also used it to take videos, and they come out really well. I was not expecting much from this camera, but I have to say I have been very surprised and happy with the results. I looked at Canon cameras, but I was intrigued and impressed with what Casio managed to achieve with this camera.
I previously owned a Samsung Upconvert DVD player which had a good picture, but pales in comparison to this Oppo player. The component video connection on my Samsung eventually stopped working, but I was already looking at getting this model beforehand. You can choose the resolution to properly match your display (1080i in my case) and even adjust Sharpness, Contrast, etc. I'd really like to see the HD DVD version of some of the SD movies I'm watching. I can't believe it's much better. Then to top it off, Oppo includes the HDMI cable, Component cables, etc included in the price. I can't wait to one day upgrade my Hitachi HD Rear Projection (which only uses component video) to a plasma someday... so I can see how fantastic HDMI and the Oppo look. Just have to talk my fiance into it someday. Anyway, buy this model without hesitation.
I was robbed. I bought a $160.00 PSU Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W for my new computer in SLI mode. My sorprise was that I found inside the box a cheap ULTRA 500-Watt $39.00 PSU. The box was right, it came with plastic, etc. but the content doesnt. What happend?I pay $160.00 for this:Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W SLI Certified Modular ATX Power SupplyI got this $39.00:Ultra / X-Connect / 500-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fan / MS-Blue / UV Clear Sides / Modular Power SupplyFew days later...Replacement came next week. I already installed it, and I just can say: Excelent PSU!!! I still have the question: Why an ULTRA PSU came inside of an original box of CORSAIR 620HX? Who knows.
This product's price was very reasonable but it doesn't work for all laptops. I received this USB Sound Adapter and discovered that it doesn't work for Windows 7. This should defiantly be included in the product description. I didn't have an issue returning the product to the sender, however, which is a plus for the seller.
I have the worst time with earbuds-- I do not have earbud holding ears, at all. These are perfect and do not fall when I am power walking, and they are very comfortable.
it works for my ipod shelfer. but end up, the person, who gave me the ipod, ask me to give her back.
Magnavox17 In. Flat Screen Computer/TV LCD MonitorModel 17MF200V/17This slimline 17 In. widescreen monitor TV provides excellent display performance, with Smart Picture for optimum picture viewing.Brand MagnavoxManufacturer Philips Consumer ElectronicsModel # 17MF200V/17MFG Name Philips Consumer ElectronicsTV Screen Size 17 In.TV Type Flat-Panel
This memory card always works great - have not had any problems with this brand and have them in all my cameras (I have 4 digitals).
I have slowed down on drinking so much coffee. I got rid of my 12 cup pot and bought this one. Works very well and doesn't take up so much room on my. Counter. Works great! I recommend this product and seller.
I am so happy that I purchased this pair of headphones! I have never owned anything but the dinky 5 dollar ones before, and was sick of having constantly aching ears from the poor sound quality, as well as cheap parts rubbing against sensitive ear bits. These 'phones have changed everything. Here's the good stuff: *They have rich, deep sound, and block out or muffle outside noise. *Super-comfortable! They hug around your ears rather than pressing against them. *Little to no distortion at high volume levels. *Big bass - I have tested these guys with some of the bassiest techno I could find, and it performed exceedingly well. *The extra-long cord, with the mute and volume control within easy reach, are very convenient.Now the bad points: * They are big, and they are clunky. * If you are in a hot room, they will make you sweatier because they cover so much skin. Also, people who are claustophic about things around their heads or faces will find this uncomfortable, and are probably better off getting a much smaller set of phones. * Treble could use a little bit of work. Very heavy bass at very high volume will drown out the treble, which makes listening annoying. However, if you are listening on a device that has equalizer control, you can probably adjust it to a more comfortable level. Also, this probably won't even come up unless you are listening to some heavy techno, etc. *They are heavy and tend to want to slip off your hair while you wearing them. No head-banging with these puppies on! ; )But man, they are so comfortable! The sound is very nice; much nicer than I expected for the price. If you are looking for a comfy pair of heradphones that will allow you to really *enjoy* your music, try these on for size. Enjoy!
The research I conducted before my purchase showed that Tiffen was a brand one can rely on. A trusted name in its' field.
I've been using mine for 2 years now... yes it is cheap- that is to say not expensive. It does exactly (and only) what it should. You plug it into the USB port, then put your card in and it shows up as a drive on your system.No bling, no hassles. Well worth $15.
When you spend hundreds of dollars on a lens it makes sense to protect the lens from dirt and scratches with a UV protective filter. I have been saved major repairs and replacements from this small investment.
Air leaks through the plug in the back of this blower when you use it. As a result the air stream is very weak. Save your money.
We have had this printer for over three years, I don't know how I have put up with it. The printing only works with Epson cartridges and they are a real headache to install. Most of the time after you have just installed the cartridges, it states that the cartridge is not an Epson compatible cartridge - well duh - I just took it out of the Epson box. The box contains no instalation instructions. The printer itself has some very small line drawings on instalation, but they might as well be in hyroglyphics for being easy to understand. I curse the day I purchased this printer. I feel like smashing it into pieces and sending it back to Epson with a note of thanks for the junk. It infuriates me to spend money on Epson enrichment with ink cartridges.
First and most important, the product DOES NOT WORK. I know by looking at the reviews, SOME have, but do you want to roll the dice? How you can make a cable that does not work out of the box and pass quality control is beyond me. Additionally, the manufacturing process leaves a slimey residue on the cable itself which will most certainly get on your hands/anything else that comes into contact with. But most importantly it's just a waste of money because it just doesn't work. I wish the company employed simple QC standards but I guess it is cheaper not to. This is my first review ever, brought on by the fact this cable is THAT bad.
Bought this to use in my company fan and it works great. Good FM signal, nice display of the frequency selected & I also plug in a portable CD player.
This lens works if you have a lot of time to spend trying to make it work. It is supposed to be customized for my Canon 5D but the threads are so tight it takes several minutes to get it to screw on. The auto focus synch with my camera is not very fast or efficient. I always have to use manual. The lens itself makes quite a bit of noise when it focuses. It is not smooth by any means. I know I did not pay a huge sum for this lens, but I was hoping it would get me by until I could afford a better one. It does not get me by at all. I wish I had saved the money towrds a real lens.
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
The HP d145 is a new product that I took a chance on.I had it for one evening most of which I spent on the computer with HP on-line support.There were problems initializing the machine after the printhead and print cartridges were installed which required a &quot;secret code&quot;, only known by HP, to unlockThe install documentation is abysmal.The final straw was when I finally got it hooked up and the FAX didn't work. After another hour on the support line, the tech support person said that I needed to make an appointment with an HP service person.I will be returning it to Staples tomorrow for a refund.My biggest concern is not these problems but the idea that my business would be without a copier, a printer, and a FAX if anything at all goes wrong with this kind of unit.Buyer beware. Certainly not worth the risk.
I play audio from my laptop to my stereo via a 10' cord. After tripping over the cord, I cracked the audio output, rendering it useless. I thought I would give this inexpensive usb device a try. I was quite shocked, it really cranks out the audio, without the high-end distortion of my $1400 HP laptop. It sounds MUCH better than the original on-board audio. We live in an amazing age, this little sucker is comprised of a single chip with a teensy capacitor on top of it. That's all it takes to do all the work. It also has two LED's which immediately stopped working, but are entirely superfluous. You may need some tape to keep the plastic shell together.Allegedly supports all kinds of fancy audio imaging, but I haven't tested it with DVD's.This is the ultimate jury-rigged plug-and-play solution, as well as an incredibly cheap upgrade for poor or non-existent sound on your PC.As a note, I bought this on Ebay; I am mentioning this because someone doesn't like the vendor here. I imagine there is a sole-source for the usb audio decoder chip, so all the units will be virtually identical.As a note, volume level is controlled by "wave" settings in the volume control - not "volume." This took me a little while to figure out.
These headphones sound fabulous with most music. They are very uncolored and don't fatigue or rip your head off. The midrange is very smooth and silky and they image vocals well. They are also the most comfortable headphone I've ever worn. I listen to hard rock, jazz and classical and find all that music pleasing through them. I use them for listening to CDs and in my home studio.On the down side, as some people pointed out they are very inefficient and require a decent pre-amp to drive them. My Sony S2 Walkman can barely drive them so I use these with a Rotel stereo pre-amp or Mackie mixing board. They also distort if you drive them to moderately loud levels so if you like your rap music loud, these aren't for you.I demo'd these against several other Sennhieser models (560 & 580 I think) and 3 Grado models in the same store. I also listened to some Sony MDR-7506 and AKG K240S Studio in another store. I thought the Sony's were a decent pair of phones and so were the AKGs but I found these to be superior in terms of having a very natural and smooth sound. The Grado's ripped my head off because they have a very bright and forward sound.
I have used the BEL Vector 955 detector everyday now for 1 month. It has successfully detected active police radar well in advance from both front and behind my vehicle.I found the detector to be extremely user friendly. It does pick up a good amount of false alerts, however; after you grow accustomed to the sound of the alert during a false alert compared to actual police radar you will be able to tell the difference.The detector picks up police radar well in advance to give you plenty of time to SLOW down. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a very good police radar under $200. Are there better detectors out there???? Absolutely. However; do you really want to pay over $200 for a detector that may or may not work better than the BEL Vector 955?
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)
I bought this microscope after reading all the reviews, paying special attention to the fire hazard ones. They indeed have switched the light source over to LED technology and it runs extremely cool at all times so don't let the past 'fire hazard' reviews discourage you.The price is right and the images are of good quality. It is as good as anything I used in college biology. I plan on buying their $40-50 digital imager for it now as my middle aged eyes are tired of squinting through the lens. (smile) I use this for doing fecal smears for my flock of birds and would be excellent for homeschoolers, which we also may be doing in the future.
This is one of the best values I have found in a brand name notebook. Fast processor, lots of RAM and a DVD burner for under $... Sony's quality shows throughout. Great fit and finish. Beautiful display is just the icing.I am very happy with mine
The A95 is an EXCELLENT follow up to the A80, and offers some very nice improvements. The most noticeable is the jump to 5 megapixels at $100 lower MSRP than the A80 when it came out! Then there is the larger rotating LCD that is now useable in low light, scene modes for those who don't like to tinker with the settings, and the print/share button to make things easier. For those who don't know, scene modes are easy-to-access presets of a combination of manual adjustments, optimized for shooting in different situations such as when you are indoors, at the beach, taking shots of kids, shooting at night, or shooting fireworks, etc. There is also the addition of the Flexi-Zone feature, which lets you choose one of the 9 autofocus spots, so you can focus on non-centered objects! This is usually a feature only found on much higher priced cameras. The camera features full manual controls over shutter speed and aperture, manual focus, saturation, exposure compensation, custom white balance, ISO, metering, and a histogram in playback mode. I know most people think they won't ever use some of these, but when you have an important shot that just isn't coming out, you'll be really glad you have it (or wish you did). For those who don't know, control over shutter speed means you can use a fast shutter speed to capture fast action or you can use a slow shutter to avoid using a flash or for taking shots of night scenery like a city-scape.The areas where the Canon A75, A85, and A95 really excel at are:Being fairly small(small price tag too!) for a camera with this many features and having picture quality this good.Creative shooting: this is a great camera for those who want to do creative shooting but can't afford to plop down $600+ for a Canon G6 or more for a Digital SLR. It's got all of the most important controls, and with your memory card, you can do all the creative shooting and experimenting you want virtually free compared to using film. It's even expandable with telephoto, wide angle, or close up conversion lenses and there's also the waterproof casing. One other plus is the flip-out rotating LCD screen, which is VERY useful when your camera is on a tripod, is low to the ground, or when the camera is pointed up but below shoulder height, because you can simply flip the LCD screen to the proper viewing position instead of getting down behind the camera. You can also use it to shoot over peoples' heads and use it to get a preview when you are doing self portraits.All Canon cameras also come with an excellent software package that lets you stitch panoramic photos, retouch photos or rescue those that came out wrong, add special effect, and view thumbnails of pictures so you don't have to open them up to see what the picture looks like (good for those who are using an older version of windows, I know there are still a lot of you out there). The best part is that it's free! It does more than Kodak's software(which is pretty decent), you have to pay $20 to get the better version of Olympus's software, and Sony's editing software is pretty much non-existent. Those who already have Photoshop won't be excited.For those of you who are concerned that the camera doesn't come with rechargeable batteries, don't worry, it's really not a big deal. Good rechargeable AA's, type NiMH are super cheap at around $10-$15 for 4, compared to $50 for Lithium Ion battery packs, and at that price, everyone can afford a spare set, which is really important to have. I've seen people who bought much crappier cameras at the same price, just because they came with rechargeable batteries - not a smart choice in my opinion.Yes, there is the problem with purple fringing, but it's not a very common problem and most people either don't know what it is or don't even know think it's much of a problem when they see it. Some people think it looks cool. With full control over aperture, you have the ability to get rid of it or at least reduce it. Compared to the problems that other manufacturers have with their cameras, I'd take a bit of purple fringing over noise, soft/fuzzy images, and over-sharpening any day!If you are looking to spend much less but want to get pretty much the same camera at 4 megapixels, check out the Canon Powershot A85 or the 3 megapixel A75. you lose the rotating LCD though.
This is a great little stereo.. You wont be dissapointed in this. Shop around for the best price, picked mine up at Costco for 150. One thing I really like is the remote, its nice and heavy, feels solid in your hand. I don't think you could find a better system in this price range.
Wow is all that I have to say! My wife and I went on a 1 week vacation so I decided to buy this memory card to cover MOST of the trip. Well, I didn't expect that after a week full of photos and video...I still have so much more space on this card. I wish I'd taken more video because I was conserving gigs but little did I know that I had 6 gigs left after a whole week! I recommend this card to everyone because it doesn't fail for whatever you plan on using this for.
Build quality is great and I like the Pro feeling it delivers. Being able to adjust the speed with a separate wheel in combination with the pressure sensitiveness is a plus as well. I use it together with a Canon XF105 on a Miller tripod and the way it sits and how you can operate it when mounted on the arm is great.
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.
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 have been very pleased with the radios perfoemance - great sound. The on off switch is a little strange but i really like the radio. It is the best portable radio I have owned.
This works fine switching my DVR and HD-DVD for input, but must be switched manually. The quality is fine and there's no loss that I can see.
(The rating of this review reflects Amazon not the quality of the coffeemaker.)I received a broken product.The bottom plastic had a 2 inch chunk broken out of it.The Amazon packing looked totally fine. It is clear to me that Amazon failed to inspect the item before packing it. I am sure that if they had opened up the package before packing it in Amazon packaging they would have seen the break.In addition the manufactures packaging looked old, like it was past overstock.Finally the package was delayed multiple times. I had to wait about 2 weeks for a package that I expected to recive in a few days.I am very disappointed in Amazon.
I tried the Allsop Cd Laser-lens cleaner and the music CD had skips and bumpsand I think it ruined my CD reader on the hard drive.I had no trouble reading the CD on my external CD RW.I do not recommend.Peter YancickMorton, IL 61550
I paid under $30 for this product which works well with my Creative ZEN:Vision M. Just make sure your mp3 player has a 3.5 mm jack (I wasn't sure, but found the info in my owner's manual.)I gave it four rather than 5 stars because of two minor quibbles.First, you have to turn the volume WAY up on both the radio and the player, which could be startling if you forget to turn the volume down again before you use your headphones.Second, there is no off switch, so you have to unplug the transmitter from the car's cigarette lighter after you use it each time or risk running your battery down. You have to weigh this inconvenience against the price of other units.I notice the price went up from $27 to $35 since I bought it a month ago for Christmas 2007.Knowing what I know now, I might buy the same unit again anyway, because it does work well, but I might shell out the extra bucks for a unit that doesn't have the limitations noted above.
This cable is not the name brand they are advertising on AMAZON. It is a cheaper knockoff that is probably made in China. I am sure this cable will do just what it is supposed to do but when the picture is not the same as what i received, when the post is false the advertising is false and they should be looked at by Amazon and removed from their site as a service if they continue to be this shady of a company selling on the Amazon Site.
Ordered from eforcity and did not receive described product. Instead I was given a thin (not 24awg), non-netted hdmi cable. Not a bad product, but not what I ordered. It would cost me more for shipping to return it, then I paid for the original product. I got scammed so you don't have to. Do not buy.
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.
High quality filter with beautiful glass and fitment. They stay permanently mounted on my lenses unless I put on a polarizer or ND filter.
As with most companies, Directed Electronics gives us a product that does not work well without an upgrade. So here we are buying extra equipment that should come standard. Does that say something about the world we live in? Consumerism run rampant. Oh well, this antenna works excellent. Where I live, there is no signal from ground and I was constantly having to climb to the peak of my roof to reposition the little antenna that came standard. With this one you will never have to do that again. It sends out it signal very strong and you will have good reception on your unit. At least I don't have to deal with those incessant commercials that you get with FM, TV, looking out your car windows. Didn't think you were gonna get some philosophy with this review, did ya.
Just a note to potential buyers who may have mac computers. Previous generations of sandisk players would work on a mac, but this one won't. I've just talked to two separate Sandisk tech support people who said slightly different things, but both said NOT to use it with a mac. The first one said that the mac would corrupt its system, the second just said it wouldn't work right.In fact, it crashes my mac system if used as a regular USB peripheral would be, requiring a hard powerdown to unfreeze the mac.Do NOT buy one of these and assume it'll work with your mac.I do like the player, and would recommend it highly to you windoze users.
I lost the cable to my Garmin Venture the first week I had it, but found that the cable to my Canon A80 worked just as good. I bought this cable so I'd have a cable for each device, and saved twenty-four bucks vs the "factory" cable.
Great price for this size of CD case. It'll be nice to put all or most of my DVDs/CD in one location, particularly when we travel with the motorhome.
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.
I should have done more research into HP printer cartridges before I invested in this MFC. I run a small business and need a reliable, cost-effective printer. In order to save a significant amount of money, I use refilled cartridges. HP has put a time bomb in its cartidges by setting an expiration date on the cartidge. Even if the cartridge is still full! It totally stops working with no override available (there is an override for the ink level for refilled cartridges). Thier explanation for this is to protect us from degraded ink...The real reason is to force you to purchase expensive new ink cartidges at regular intervals whether you need them or not. It is interesting that they only do this on business oriented machines and not on the cheaper consumer models. The cheap machines must not need the &quot;protection&quot; from a degraded ink. I guess if ink costs per page is not an issue and having a ready supply of recently purchased ink cartriges on hand is within your budget, then this is the unit for you.This thing is history!
Overall I am very happy with this mouse.Pros - low price, recharge while in use, looks.Cons - wheel is stiff and takes a little effort to turn, somewhat lightweight, a bit small for big hands.If you're looking for a low cost, rechareable, wireless mouse you really cannot go wrong with this choice. I now own three of them for various computers.UPDATE - I'd like to add this mouse isn't as good as I originally thought. I've now had to exchange 2 of the 3 I own due to failures and the batteries don't last more than about 8 hours of use so the thing is always having to charge. I'd lower my rating to a 3 star, still a decent mouse for the money, but not great!
Install was pretty easy and worked perfectly with a stock 2006 matrix factory radio with single CD. Really liked the charging feature and the ability to change tracks with the radio up/down button was a great bonus. Very happy with the product and its integration with the radio.
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.
With this device I can move my phone anywhere in the house without running a phone line. Also lets me get rid of my wireless gear( wireless router and wireless network card ). I have a power surge protector and it works when plugged into it. Great device.
I bought this because my girlfriend bought me a nano. Always resisted the Mac allure, but she bought me one and I liked it. So I had to get a charger. This is a great charger. We went to Indonesia and it has dual voltage (220V/110V) compatible so it worked over there, you just need to buy a pin adapter.My girlfriend bought an iPhone 3GS and the charger worked on her iPhone. So this is definitely compatible with the USB base that the new iPhones are usingI recommend, especially the price is great!
I am a fairly petite female, and these headphones were much too big for my ears. I got them to wear at the gym, and they were bouncing around on my ears as I was running. I constantly had to adjust them. I returned them after the first time wearing them. The sound was good and for biking or sitting at home they would probably work but they did not work for me for active fitness.
I got a smokin' deal on these earphones ($34) and I'm very pleased so far. Just the other day I was telling a friend that I've never come across a pair of earphones which fit in my ears properly. I had always blamed my ear lobe anatomy, whereas if I moved in the slightest they'd fall out! But these fit perfectly (I use the small, flexible black ear pieces)! Also, they block sound admirably. I only have two minor complaints: 1.) the sound quality's great, but not superb, and 2.) they're a little uncomfortable (i.e., pressure). Anyways...I'd recommend them to anyone who's given up on earphones in the past, give them a try!
I got this filter for my newly purchased Canon 17-40mm f/4L lens. It's a winning combination. The colors are magnificent, the blues in the sky amazing and no negative impact on IQ. Highly recommended this filter! Don't even hesitate - get it :)
The Sunpak spider leg tripod 620-786 is a steal for the price. It holds compact 35mm and digital camerasSmall, lightweight design; only 5 inches long and weighs less than two ouncesHolds your camera steady at any angle, indoors or out, on virtually any terrainFeatures individually adjustable, flexible legsComes with a lifetime warranty. What more could you ask for?I would recommend this product.
It works, but the remote is poor, and the docking connection is so-so. The adapters for connecting various ipods aren't really suited for the ipod nano. It works, but it doesn't really support it properly.
I bought another product on Amazon for $12 which was going to cost me over $8 to ship. I hate paying nearly as much to ship a product as I pay for the product itself, so I looked for something to bring my order up to $25, which of course means free shipping.I found these Sennheiser HD201 Headphones and noticed they had great reviews. I don't usually like to buy cheap headphones becuase I am never happy with them, but I needed a pair of headphones and I wanted to save on shipping so I took the chance.I can't tell you how glad I am that I bought these. They ended up being about $11 because I saved on shipping, and for $11, these things rock. They have great clarity and I don't see why some people say they don't have good bass, because the bass sounds just fine to me. The only drawback I have found is that the foam that goes around the ears is a little hard. Just a tad bit more cushioning would be nice.Do they match the quality of my more expensive ones? No, not really, but for the price (even if I had to pay full price), these things are more than worth the money.
I purchased these earbuds from V-Moda as they were discounting their V-Moda Bass Freq for $8.88 each. They only had the "Jungle Green" and the "Jungle Green Camo" which has some brown on the buds. I got the Camo to be more "masculine"They definately have increased bass response but lack in the midrange. I bought these mainly to see what kind of product V-Moda has to offer at the lower end of their product line (I have my eyes set on the Vibratos). I was not disappionted by what I heard. Even with the i-pod at the "bass boost" setting they still gave a strong, clear bass response. Even though the midrange is lacking, the high end is crisp and clean.These are a great set of earbuds for everyday use. The wires are thin, but if you are careful, these should be a good choice for everyday use.I would love some feedback on their mid-priced buds like the Remix or Vibe Duo.Enjoy
I payed over $200 for this piece of junk and in less than 2 years it failed...out of warranty of course...and no help/responses coming from Maxtor.
Works great on my Sharp LC-37GX1W had to buy it from Oppo for Amazon would not ship to APO/AP address.
We first bought one for our 26 year old son and it was so great we bought another for our 23 year old son. Now I splurged on one for myself because it is soooooo much better than the factory GPS system in my Infiniti.
Finally bought one of my own after using this to setup shared ISP connections for my church and for a friend. TOO EASY! Up and running with a minimal amount of time - and no, it doesn't tell you how to do your own peer to peer network. You need to know how to configure file sharing in your system OS to do that. This little switched router does all it's required to do, and does it very well!
Like other reviewers have noted, the "hold" button can not be activated or undone while the nano is in this case. That said, it looks cool in the case. I dropped mine on cement just after putting it in this case and the case dented and scraped but the Nano was fine.
I used this thing for about a month then I moved my tv and some went wrong I couldnt get anything out of it. I reconneded it several times and even put it in the same room as the transmitter with nothing to interfer and still nothing. this is just a peice of crap. I had a device similer to this years ago i got at radio shack and it worked great with through 3 walls and the pic was great this thing work for 2 weeks and just fised out and want work now. dont waste you money on this thing.so when it did work for those two weeks it was great.
I bought this Micro SD card to put in my fiance's phone so she could listen to MP3's. It arrived about a week after I ordered it. I loaded the MP3's on it, and put it in her phone right away and it works great. She's used it for about a month now. So far so good.
Well like the title of the review says the ink cartridges doesn't fit my printer even though the website says it will. My mistake as I never tracked the ink cartridge numbers but you'd think the website would know more than the purchaser? I'm sure the product is fine and will work perfectly just make sure you know what cartridges you're in need of before ordering.Canon BCI-6 Black 2 Pack (4705A037)
Ordered the product twice. Expected it to ship with the stands so it could be installed in the vertical position. Both times the product arrived without the vertical stands. Returned the product twice and gave up.
I know they aren't very expensive but these just don't sound good. Bought to replace old tweeters but ended up putting the old ones back in. They sound better than the new ones.
Increased the capacity of my camera a lot. Glad I ordered it to come soon after the camera arrived or I would have been greatly limited in the number of pictures I could take before I had to download and erase them.
These are exceptional small, cheap speakers. I have built 4 speakers using them, based on the Zapf audio design. You must use a sub-woofer in conjunction with them to get low bass, but otherwise the sound is excellent.
Running Vista Ultimate smoothly on my X2 4200+ with this pair. I've been impressed by OCZ. Thanks guys.
Purchased this unit to replace a Sony card that stoped working when I upgraded to Vista X64. Sony did not support drivers and Vista could not find any.Installation was easy and Vista loaded the needed drivers to work with Media Center with no problems for both TV and Radio. I downloaded the updated driver and software from Hauppauge. Don't bother, they are not needed and their software WinTV2000 does not work. Stick with Vista Media Center and avoid any problems.
Great product for the price. I've been using it as a extended lense on my dslr and I'm lovin it!
This product is great. I'm not going to waste your time rehashing what others have already said. The GPS works well and you should buy this product primarily for this reason.However, many have asked why the need for an MP3 player. I agree that playing the MP3 player through the peakers of the NUVI is a stupid idea. But, If you have the NUVI hooked into your car speakers IT WORKS GREAT.How do you do that? Well, I went to radio shack and bought a cable that has RCA on one end (RED & WHITE) and a headphone jack on the other. I hooked the RCA plugs into the back of my car stereo and hooked the headphone jack to the NUVI. Now I listen to my directions and MP3's through my car stereo. This is not that hard to do. Go to a car installation place and ask them to do it for you. The cable at Radio Shack is $10.Alternatively, if you have a tape deck you can buy those tapes with a headphone jack and hook that to the nuvi headphone jack.Why this is great:1. The nuvi plays your songs and pauses them for directions. After the directions are given it resumes the song. So, if your listening to your stereo, you will never miss a direction again2. If you recieve a phone call it pauses the song and when you end the phone call it resumes the song.Try it out....well worth it :)HOSA CMR206 Stereo Mini Male to RCA Y-Cable - 6 FeetThis is the cable I used. I connected one end to the AUX port on my car stereo and the other in the headphone jack of the NUVI.If you have a tape player, you can use this :Philips USA PH-62050 CD/MP3/MD-To-Cassette Adapter.Revised Feb. 26th, 2006I should mention that the NUVI comes with 500MB of free space. The mapping software takes up 1.5GB. So, if you plan to use this as an MP3 player, buy an SD card.
I love these headphones. They are functional. No great bass or anything but great for casual listening. The mic works great. Alot better than the headphones I had. And the tangle resistant flat wire is great. My favorite feature. Even right where the wire comes out of your device and always bends and eventually wears out is pretty durable because it's flat. Honestly I bought this set as a backup because I like them so much.
I am so angry! I put this on my brand new D90, only to find it pressing the end element of my lens in the center. I was scared and remove it quickly. The film coating the lens element was damaged by this filter!!!! Tomorrow I will make a phone call to amazon for a compensation. crying for my D90 lens....
This amp brought life to my pioneer 12's. they have never sounded so good this amp stays cool and pounds with the tunes.
Okay, iDrops works--as just a mere polish, it's marvelous--makes your device look shiny and spotless. It can remove scratches, but you gotta use some elbow grease, lots and lots of cotton balls, and be patient--repeating over and over, and then over and over again, and then, over again. After that, you'll probably have to do it over and then over again, before having to do it over, and then over again... But you will see results--the scratches are greatly reduced, and if you stick with it, you can remove them comletely (but again, it'll take a while and your arm will be sore the next day)... Patience and muscles are the keys here! But with diligent effort, it can make your device look brand shiny new. Your biceps and delts will look more toned too!One thing--I bought this for my new MacBook. Most of my scratches were underneath, on the back edge, where the printed insignias and Apple information is; thinking iDrops safe and mild, and not realizing the printing is actually on top, I quickly removed one of the insignias and where is it says, "Designed by Apple"--POOF, polished it almost all off--BE CAREFUL around printed areas!
This thing is amazing as far as storage capacity. I just bought a new canon camera a month ago, and I'm still taking pictures and videos...without having to empty the card. On the downside...there aren't very many products that I'm aware of, that can read this card. My next purchase is a card reader so hopefully I'll be able to access my pictures easily.
love this bag. It is small and easy to carry. Camera fits right into it.
I just bought this because i use a MacBook Air and a PC (thinkpad) laptop, and I want to transfer powerppoints back & forth.I plugged the USB cables into both and nothing happened at all on the MacBook, while the Thinkpad (with Windows 7) after a long time finally ran the software which then gave me the incorrect error message "cable not connect"Clearly not true since trying to unplug either cable produces the error message that the cable cannot be safely be disconnected since it is in use.I could find no online help or suppport at the JMTEK crossbox website.I just wasted $50 on a device that does not work!! :-(Buyer Beware!
Probably the best lens for the money from Canon. Good build quality, very fast and quiet AF thanks to ring USM, good bokeh (background blurring), good color and contrast. Sure it is not as good as 135/2L or 200/1.8L, but at this price range you cannot find a 2nd lens come close in picture quality and overall performance. I have several Canon lenses and this one provide the best price/performance ratio. This should be on top of your lens list if you are considering EOS system.Pros:Sharp even at f/1.8, very sharp @f/2.8Very fast (f/1.8) for the money.Very fast and quiet AF thanks to Ring USM.Good build quality.Good picture quality.Cons:No bag come with lens.No lens hood.135/2L is still a better choice for portrait if you have the space for it.Canon should have put a red ring, L aka, on it to let let us feel even better.
The DVD came in perfect condition in a timely manner. There have been no problems and the quality is 100%. Its east to use and only takes up a small space. I highly recommend it.
It's the best performing 37" LCD HDTV available today. It delivers highly detailed, extremely clear images in 1080p with the deepest blacks and accurate color.Have owned it for three months couldn't be happier.
I use this mouse on my "public" pc. There are lots of kids and careless people who use it daily, and it still works flawlessly. Good purchase.
Easy set-up out of the box for cable connection... but a bit difficult if you need ports for a web server, mail server or ftp server. After 2 calls into tech support I finally got it to not block these ports.1) enable the DHCP tab2) enable DMZ tab and assign the SAME assigned router IP as your server(s). NOTE: Router may change assigned IP addresses from time to time, so be sure everything matches.3) enjoy!
I bought this when I lost the cable that came with my YP-z5. The cable lets me charge the player's battery, but not sync with my computer to change the music. The player reports that it's connected in USB, followed by MTP mode, but my computer is unable to see the player properly. It's not a computer issue, nothing changed on my computer, and I tried with 2 different computers that both worked with the factory cable.Sometimes when I disconnect the player now, it thinks it's still connected and won't do anything until I hit the reset button. Every once in a while, if I keep unplugging/replugging it in, I can sometimes get a proper sync (assuming it doesn't freeze up first).Considering everything worked fine the week before, when I used the factory cable, I'm gonna blame it on the new cable. I'm a tech expert and know what I'm doing, the only conclusion I can come to is that the source of my new found troubles is this new cable.Save yourself the trouble and go find the factory cable. I'm buying one off of e-bay as I write this because I am fed up with the inability to sync. I give 2 stars because at least I can still charge my battery.
I don't know what this is. I put it in my Minolta G500 camera and while the camera knew it was there, I could not access the memory. ATTENTION SONY. Someone should lose their job for letting this poorly designed product out the door. I bought it (and paid a higher price) because this was Sony.JUNK, TRASH, GARBAGE
First time using one of these ,seems to work ok so far,much better than the mouse that I was using for paint.
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!!!
This is by far the best camera I've ever owned. The camera may look complicated but if you simply want to point and shoot it's no problem. As you advance in your photo skills it will advance with you. It feels like your holding an old fashioned 35mm, but takes even better pictures. Order a larger memory card if you love to take pictures, the standard 16 picture capacity was simply not enough for me. I've had my C-2100 for a year and thought it was a great buy ...! I'm kind of sick to see it can be purchased for nearly half that price now!
The lack of a publication date on the amazon site makes it difficult to know what year the book was published.
Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Blue (2nd Generation)The I pod shuffle is great for jogging with. It clips to your clothes, it is so light you hardly know it is there and the control buttons are large and make it easy to pause or skip a song without looking at the player. It holds a charge for quite awhile and holds a couple of hours worth of songs.
Came on time, easy to install, works well, made my search for a new one easy, it was less than half the price from the dealer
Love the Macally BTKey Bluetooth Keyboard, but I would order black next time. Everything works great. Bluetooth connectivity is a snap and I don't have any problems with keyboard disconnecting. Love the low profile. I didn't know if this keyboard would be for me because I don't have the smallest of hands, but I am typing much faster with this keyboard compared to the keyboard on my MacBook Pro. I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a new/replacement keyboard. The only "con" is that the keyboard is white (really white) and doesn't match laptop. I don't really care about that but you might. They sell this keyboard in black also, I would pick that next time around.
DM50 works as advertised. Voice clarity is very clear and the windscreen makes a dramatic improvement over the internal microphone on the Canon HV20. This unit does add some weight to the camera but the improved sound quality justifies the additional arm load.Some other microphones may work better and less expensive. Operating off the accessory shoe with no extra cables makes this unit worth the price.
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.
I bought a new card and it failed in just a couple of days. From literature review it appears that this card has known issues with Axim PDA's and other devices. I contacted San Disk customer service and I am yet to hear from them. Stay away from this junk.
I've used Nikon SLR's for about 20 years and about two years ago picked up a Stylus Epic DLX as a simple &quot;carry around&quot; camera.I fell in love with that little thing and it was stolen a short time later.Went to Miami Beach for a vacation earlier this year and picked up a Zoom 80 a few days before and I never even tried it out.Well, the pictures exceeded my expectations. That night time flash mode is super accurate. I took some shots of the art-deco district in SoBe using this mode and was shocked at the results! I couldn't believe the accuracy of the exposures using Fuji 200 print film.I can't say enough about this camera. It's doesn't equal my Nikon lenses for sharpness, but Olympus has nothing to be ashamed of in that department. I'm sure Olympus' SLR's would also come out ahead on sharpness, but sometimes I just don't feel like carrying 10lbs of equipment around.
I purchased this cable because it had such good reviews. Unfortunately, the cable that I received was not good. The picture and sound quality were about the same as using standard A/V cables. To test it I went out and bought a Belkin HDMI cable and switched back and fourth while watching the same movie. The Belkin did produce much better picture and sound. It is possible that I got a bad cable but it is not worth the cost to send it back.
This is THE case for the SD1000 - no competition. It is very attractive, simple, classy styling and feels sturdy enough to protect my precious camera from potential bumps & bruises.
I bought this to replaced older type extenders that seem to last only a few years and troublesome functioning-- this unit functions very well thru walls and corners with fast reliability --I highly recommend it. Im using it with Directv system no problemsNext Generation Remote Control Extender
from the first moment that installs the video card in my computer this I do not present/display image. I believe that this product can that it does not fulfill the espectativas of many people, in my place cannot prove it so that I never work myself
I haven't had any problems with the radio, it was real easy to program and does send out a loud alert when there is one.
It looks great. But, looks aren't everything. I purchased this in part because of the other reviews. I am unable to configure this device to work on my Samsung 40" LCD TV. If I'm doing something wrong, it must be very wrong. I'll keep trying because I really need a remote extender, but for now....not so good. Two stars because it looks cool.
THE SENNHEISER PMX SPORT IS ABSOLUTLEY GREAT FOR ALL USES, INDOORS AND OUT. VERY COMFORTABLE TO WEAR AND GREAT SOUND. DO NOT HINDER IN ANY WAY AN ACTIVITY.
I enjoy my new Emerson iP500WH player. It is has great features: set Alarm Clock to use iPod, remote can be used to set Alarm, change songs on iPod, and set AM/FM radio stations and change the stations with the remote. It is perfect for the kitchen, bedroom, or for just relaxing outside on the porch.Only bad feature is that you can't change between different artists with the remote. You have to change it manually by hand.Overall, if you are looking for something relatively cheap with great features and sound, then this is the product for you.
I purchased this full-sized keyboard for my iMac desk workstation as an alternative to the small Apple keyboard that came with the system. Like many adults who learned on typewriters, the Apple keyboard never suited my typing style. This new keyboard does much better. It took about five minutes to hook up--my iMac wasn't initially comfortable with the "mystery" (unlabeled) key on the keyboard, but some automatic routines eventually caused the iMac to accept the keyboard without further difficulty.
I have a DLSR and like the others was wanting a tripod that could come along with me on treks. The only other tripod I had was the old fashioned big one that didn't have the quick release feature and was HUGE. Two things that immediately attracted me to this model-1. the quick release plate WITHOUT magnetism. I love this feature. You can leave the plate on your camera and it snaps into place when you need to use the tripod. I didn't like the idea of putting a magnet so close to the camera which is what so many other models rely on. I've also heard that the cameras can fall off with those magnets. The plate is very easy to use and works great with a DLSR. 2. I love the various angles the tri-legs can assume. It can be flat to the ground, out wide, or sort of "skinny". This is nice because sometimes you need a tripod, but don't want to be a pain to others around you who would also like to share your space. With this third tri-leg angle, you don't take up quite so much room. A definite plus.I had to do some research on this model through the Manfrotto webisite to be sure it worked with a camera of my weight. While it's only rated up to 2.2 lbs. according to their website, it seems to work fine with the DSLR (I don't have any of those extrememly long lenses though either-which add a lot of weight). It also comes with the quick release plate (you can buy extras for other cameras too).
I've always been happy with Logitech procucts, until now, but this has been a major disappointment. I know USB can be flaky at times, but this head-set only worked about a third of the time I plugged them in, and half of that time they degraded into static. This morning while fragging in Call of Duty 2, I attempted to adjust the head-set, and the left ear phone fell off. I don't recommend this product to anyone if this is the kind of junk they are trying to pawn off on consumers.
I chose this filter because of good experience with Hoya products and I wanted a filter that was coated, reasonable quality and at an affordable price.I've used the filter on several hundred images now and it has met all of my expectations. The build quality is very good, it rotates easily, but not loose. The filter provided the necessary polarization without any additional, unwanted affects. It's easy to recommend.
I got this lens with D50 package. It is not a pro-lens by any stretch of imagination, but it works well in 99% of the situations. The only limiting factor that I found is the f4-5.6 range. In some situations (mostly indoor) you are forced to use flash. However, we are talking about dimly lit rooms at this point. I've done some indoor action sport shooting with this lens - a gym lit by fluorescent lights and this lens had no problem delivering quality pictures without use of flash. (Crisp sharp images, correct colors, no distortion) Focusing was not an issue.
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.
This tripod is great, very stable even under windy conditions. With a good tripod bag it's not so heavy to carry around but I don't think I would take it for a long hike...
I have been using this laptop for a few months now and it is a killer. It does it all. It may not be top of the line but it had EVERYTHING I needed and I am picky about computers. I am in the industry networking, graphics, webpages.Check this out. First off you get the 64 bit processor..an ATI graphics system...dvd/dvr and plenty of memory and hd space. Oh ya you got the wireless too! I much prefer the Athlon processor to the pentium. Very quiet. You can't go wrong with this system. I don,t usually write reviews but I had to on this one. Nice machine HP!
These batteries are the sole reason I will never buy another Canon camera. I love my camera, but these batteries are over-priced and have a short lifespan. I've been through four of these in the last couple of years, and part of the reason why is because they're Lithium Ion. For the longest life, Lithium Ion batteries need to be topped off as often as possible, and should never be allowed to discharge completely (every deep discharge cycle lowers the life of the battery considerably, and after 100 cycles, the average Li-Ion is at 75-85% of original capacity). So, generally speaking, Lithium Ion is a lousy choice for a camera. Who takes ten shots and then tops off the battery? NiCad is a FAR better choice for a camera, since NiCads SHOULD be completely discharged on a regular basis. I spent a few hundred dollars on the camera, and I'm well on my way to spending an equivalent amount on batteries. That's absurd. I bought another brand of camera recently that uses standard AA batteries, and I'm much happier with it. I use NiCads instead of the Li-Ions it came with, and they're working great. Proprietary batteries s*ck.
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 [...]
This was one of the best products that I have purchased. I had gone with family on a trip to Pittsburgh from Boston. I have to really work hard to find a fault with this piece. With the SD card (that can be used on the available slot), I was able to load 1 GB worth of songs for the whole trip. The blue tooth provided a hands free speaker phone that never dropped the connection and we could use the huge database to find hotels, book tables, save time in all aspects. There was not a single feature that we have not used. I is sleek and fits in my shirt pocket. So I can carry it with me wherever I go and not worry about it being in the car. We tested the different modes of route finding like avoid tolls, avoid highways and each time, we were happy with the result. Overall, I would recommend this product as a must have for any journey to a less familiar place.
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 use this for my Canon 1000D and could not be happier. It has plenty of storage capacity for a long weekend of heavy shooting. Purchase two of these for the price. Have had no problems in 6+ months of heavy use. Would purchase again.
Great product by Sony, performance and quality beyond expectations, if you still own a large collection of VHS tapes, this is an excellent piece of equipment, I recommend it, before they are"Obsolete" and no longer available new.
I went from a 10 year old Velodyne CHT-10 to this subwoofer. Velodyne is such a strong name in subwoofers that I did not hold out much hope for this subwoofer, but it did have a strong power rating. So I took a chance. I was also strongly considering the BIC F12. Here is what I learned.1) Always go with the biggest subwoofer you can afford. You can always turn it down. I have this 12 inch in a small den and it provides nothing but clean thump. Much deeper bass than the Velodyne.2)Power makes a difference. This one has power to burn. Its turned down low, but at whatever volume the bass provided is much tighter and defined than the Velodyne.This subwoofer is very good with movies, but the clean natural bass really shines with music. More thump than rumble.From what I can tell by talking to Polk engineers as well as others, this is one of the better subwoofers that they have ever made considering price. I had no idea that I could get this much subwoofer at this price point. I was going to put the velodyne with the second system that I'm building in the office, but that bass wouldn't be up to the standard of the Polk. I'm buying a second PSW505. If the BIC F12 is this good or better, it is one hell of a subwoofer!
I love having a mouse to use with my laptop away from home. If I use only the touchpad my elbow hurts a lot - so I use the mouse a lot. And I'm surprised at how little wire I unroll to use it. I don't like wireless mice because I tend to lose them. This is small and convenient. The only drawback is that occasionally I have a hard time getting the wire to automatically roll up.
I do weddings, portrait, and outdoor photography and I don't see any reason why I'd ever switch from the D70 (other than the D80 :). This camera is professional grade at the consumer price point. Don't be scared by the 6.1 MP. I print at 20x30 all the time w/ out any problems. I'd recommend reading Thom Hogans manual.
I really like the way it gives and shows directions. I love the fact that it takes a minute at most in the worst conditions to get a signal and a couple seconds in normal weather conditions. My Navagon was terible at that. My only complaint is the speaker is in the back so if you want to use the bluetooth feature it will be hard to hear the person on the other line when going 60 mph. You can plug into the 3.5m jack and make your car radio your speakers which resolves that issue if you have that capability. The bluetooth is great for around the house too. I had a litte trouble setting it up with my blackberry. It didn't detect the Garmin until I turned on another bluetooth headset I owned. I haven't tested the music features. I have a creative zen already so that didn't interest me. The pop up antenna can a little annoying at times but not to the point of ruining the experience.
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.
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.
I have had the Mainstage HD since January now, and I love it. I purchased it as a package, with the Substage subwoofer for only 599. I loved it so much that I purchased a second HD that hides behind my couch for a discreet 5.1/6.1 real surround experience. When I purchased the FullstageHD (Mainstage + sub) I was really impressed. I put in Star Wars, action flicks, and even older films, to see how well it could hold up. It did. I must admit the high end isn't always the best, but it certainly isn't awful. I wouldn't have bought another one if it was! Now, with the second Mainstage the sound is INCREDIBLE. My friends and family could not believe the oomf this system had. The subwoofer is responsive as well and ads to the experience. This is the best space saver. And if you have the $$$ to blow, buy a second mainstagehd as a rear channel.
I am not an audio expert, but I love music and film. This sub does the trick. After a month of ownership, I have yet to crank up the volume enough to even come close to push this sub. I have it's volume turned close to it's minimum, and it still rocks the house with just my receiver volume controls. I use it with %70 home theater, and %30 music. My first test was with Lord of The Rings in the mountain pass scene. PASS! Second I ran it with some drum and bass, some reggae, and classical music. PASS! The sound is clear, it blends my other speakers well, and will fully emerse me in a movie, and I could pick out instrument location in a classical track. PASS! If I ever crank this thing to it's full potential I hope my old farmhouse can stand up to the rumble. I still need to upgrade my other speakers, I have a good Polk center and sub now, but my mains and surrounds need upgrading. When I finally get the whole Polk RtiA system I may update this review. In the end, this sub will work for nearly anybody unless they have a very large room or lot's of open space in their theater room. For the box size, and the price I doubt it could get much better. The electronics have worked flawlessly, I have the auto power feature on, and it always works. I have not used the crossovers on the sub, my receiver does that.
1. Wireless connection is not smooth at all. Keep getting stuck. Have to manually reset it quite often.2. Have been updating new firmware whenever a new one is available. Hoping the quality would improve. However, with every new firmware, the quality seems gettign worse.3. Now, after 8 month of troublesome experience, the wireless signal is totoally gone. Both my laptop, pda cannot identy a wireless signal at all. Have to call linsys to replace one tomorrow.I won't buy linksys anymore!
I've bought this filter as part of the Amazon offer together with one camera and one lens - and I am fully satisfied; filter does it's job and helps to protect my lenses from dust and fingertios additionaly.
It's amazing (or amazoning) to get an OEM product, made by Minolta, at such great bargain pricing. It's all I expected it to be, as a quality product and you can't beat the price. You don't have to settle for knock-off products, when you can get the original. Thanks Amazon!
I purchased this for an astronomy/tourism trip to Australia to pair with a Bogen monopod to support 70mm binos, a point & shoot digital camera, and a DV cam. I just can't say enough good about this head!For binos - I'm known as a bino fanatic and the combo of this head and the monopod gave a fantastically flexible yet stable mount. This head is the smoothest mount I've used for binos and did a fantastic job. I carry it everywhere the binos go and use it no matter if I'm sitting, standing, or on my back.For cameras - It's no surprise that the monopod-ball head combination was not as steady as a tripod, but it's far more flexible. I would set it at a height that was a bit taller than eye height so I could kick it out and tilt the head, creating a tripod between the monopod and my legs. It worked nicely and was great for quick snapshots of kangaroos and parrots on the move.The addition of the quick release plate was fantastic. I had three, one for each of my cameras and one for the bino mount. It was easy, quick, and efficient to swap between them.Over the last year, this head has been subjected to everything from baggage gorillas on several trips, abuse in my day pack, bouncing around in my Jeep on back country roads, and use and abuse under all sorts of conditions. It still looks almost new and has yet to give me any problem.This is just a fantastic piece of gear!
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 unit was working great. I can't deny that the image is wonderful and the unit is estetically very nicely done. Two weeks later I turn it on, the sound comes out but no image! The screen lights up a little but still is black. You can go up and down the channels but only the sound will change. Even the drop down menu does not show. Nothing!!!! Turned it on and off 10 times! Unplugged it; still no life.Called Sharp: 35 minutes on hold including Three Transfers from one agent to another. Finally a nice gentleman replies. Seven hour later a company in my neigborhood calls. They want to pick it up and fix it. They only pick up FROM THE GROUND FLOOR!!! AND MON-FRI 9AM-5PM. Then it might take she said up to three WEEKS!Four weeks later, I call the repair store and they tell me that it will take at least one more week (very erratic excuse), I call Sharp to complain, the Sharp operator calls them directly and tells me to go pick it up in 2 days go Figure!!!!The TV now is working but does not pick up anymore the signal from the the Apple laptop through the HDMI (or whatever you call)jack. It says "unrecognizable audio signal". Audio???Anyway, I learned a lesson, Best Buy, Sears, Cosco are the way to go!!!! Don't get me wrong Amazon is great, BUT the return policy is costly, they shipped from ACE in New York City and those people will never take the TV back!!!
Purchased this to protect my lenses, it works great for protection, however I am not a pro photographer to comment on the image degradation but I am happy with the image for my indoor and outdoor shots.
I recently purchased this laptop to use for presentations in classes I teach. THe s-video connector provides for better picture quality than the RCA connector on many of the comparable machines. As an OS junkie, I had to set it up to dual boot with Linux. Had a few problems at first with getting X server to work from Mandrake Linux 8.1, but as of yesterday, with the release of Mandrake 8.2, I now have Linux running with the XP Home. Great laptop.
This is not just a "value" product its a very solid gps with greatfeatures. I wanted to hate it, the price was very low compared to theother gps units with the same features so I was expecting a bad mapping,slow response unusable features. How wrong I was, I was totally blown awayby how good this unit was. I would recommend this product to anyone!I tried to fool it and confuse it by driving as fast as I could in the wrongdirections and at high speeds. It would quickly generate re-route paths withoutfreezing or creating defective routes.Bright display, even in sunlight, new surf GPS receiver lots more sensitivethan the old receiver, easy to program. Has resent maps of freeways andhighways in my area that have changed in the last 4 months.If you look around you can buy them for under $200.00 NEW!!!The only thing I wish it came with was a carry case so when I'm walking aroundwith it, it could be Simi protected. oh ya, it's battery powered so you can carryit down the street with you. Its good if your biking or riding the bus too!This is not a gps for trail hiking its just for road and highway use.
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.
The first frame I recieved did not work, and Westinghouse did not have very knowledgable employee on their customer service line. However, the store I got it from was very helpful in replacing it with another frame which worked very well. The picture on the frame is phenomenal. Even the very large blowup size is crystal clear. A wonderful frame!
I never buy a lens without a UV filter to go over it. This one was just what I needed, didn't have any rough spots screwing it on, and fit exactly like it was supposed to.
The SL-1200 is so far one (and I say one because technology advances everyday) of the best turntables around, even since the 70's. BUT, these days, the 1200 stays on the purist's top list as number one only for its ruggedness. For the same price or less, you can get other tables with more functionality, including BPM count and digital pitch which can be scaled for higher accuracy than the rheostats in the 1200. On top of all that, the sound quality of the 1200 is quite poor because of the components that pass the sound out. Audiophiles laugh at the 1200, but thats obvious because its for mixing and scratching. A clear distinction in the worlds of the 'listener' and the 'performer'.
As an earlier poster pointed out, this thing looks cool but is not functional. This is especially true if you use it over a few weeks. The Harmony One is much better as it feels like a remote even after some time. This remote is awkward when it comes to changing channels etc since you have to press the "123" icon to get to the number screen. Harmony one may look less cool, but there is not need for these steps. After using it for a month, I wish I had bought another Harmony One instead of Harmony 1000 at twice the price.Also, they tell you you can control components behind doors - and in fine print, they add that a seperate purchase is needed for that. Sneaky.
Overall does what a hub should do. Works 100% with powered devices like printers and scanners. But it doesn't like iPods: the connection will be lost (not a good idea to disconnect an iPod without "ejecting" it), or no connection will be made at all, or the port on the computer where the hub is connected will lock up.Also, the build quality is poor. The silver finish is uneven, even worn off (out of the box) in a few spots. And the clear cover over the LED indicators is falling off.Perhaps Belkin's new "Plus" hubs are better, but I'm not willing to find out.Belkin USB 2.0 Plus Hub (7 Port) F5U307-BRN
I purchase this threw BlueMall and works as expected. No noticeably cons about this adapter. Mainly use it connect a stereo source like the N64 or Xbox with a pair of speakers that use the 3.5mm jack instead of using the mono TV speaker.
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!
I've have been unable to use this item in my car since, as soon as I hit the slightest bump, it shuts off. I cannot get through a single track.
Nice finish. Works as expected and a decent price. I agree with other reviews about the loose wires, but that's a minor note.
I had the EXACT same experience as the Feb. 16 2004 reviewer! The only difference is that my Dimage had to be sent back to the factory straight from the box because it was filled with fine lint like particles. It NEVER has worked properly.....I will never purchase a Minolta anything! ever! and I'll tell all my friends....
I have three of these, two at home and one at the office.I originally only had one but I liked it enough to come back and get two more. For $12.88 each and then free shipping you can't go wrong!It looks like they are $25 each now for some reason. That's weird.Well, they are great little chargers and the batt's last a long time in my dSLR. Hope they fix the price mix up.
Coming from an audiophile these speakers are excellent for the price. They are powerful, compact, and provide a rich sound. Lets start with the midranges. The midranges have a nice heavy magnet and you can feel that these speakers are built good. The only thing i would like is a tweeter on the main speakers, but the aluminum phase plug seems to do the job fine. The subwoofer is just as good if not better than the one I have on my sony home theatre system. The remotes awesome it has a headphone jack which my old altec lansings never had. The subwoofer is massive with a huge port hole and its pretty heavy. Another thing the speakers don't have is a treble control. What i reccomend to do to solve that problem is use a Realplayer on your computer intsead of the windows media player because the real player has its own equalizer and you can adjust the midrange, bass, and treble to whatever you please
I was looking for an ipod station, a radio, and preferably a clock, so this was a perfect solution. It's very easy to use, and I like the dimmest setting of the clock. The speakers can be cranked pretty high, and although they don't give you a lot of depth, they're perfectly adequate for filling a small to mid-sized room. The little remote works fine, but I don't really use it. Works great with our 2G nano and 1G touch. Exactly what I needed, and the price was right!
This is a great lens. I see quite a few people giving it bad marks for the auto-focus system, I do not use auto focus in macro; I find it cumbersome when shooting macro.Pros:*Sharp, very sharp*Acceptable low to mid lighting performance*1:1 and 105mm are a great combination*Build quality is very goodCons:*Auto-focus tends to hunt
Epson Stylus Photo RX620 All-in-OneThis AIO uses the same pigment ink cartriges as several other Epson printers and AIO's. 6 seperate color cartridges, all interchangeable w/the other Epson models. Saves lots of ink that is thrown away w/'tri-color' carts which most consumer brands/models use. 'Tri-color' carts become 'empty' and worthless as soon as any one color runs low. I use this AIO with 2 other compatible Epson model printers and print quality on all 3 are VG and identical plus a decent scanner. It has camera flash media slots, even the antique 'smart media' which I still use, as well as USB thumb drives. It allegedly will read, store, edit and print from these storage cards w/ or w/o a computer. It is also loaded w/other features which I don't need or use. I don't believe that any of these cart compatible models are still in production. Too bad.
The 85 f/1.8 may be the best portrait lens Canon offers in this price range. I think it is the best value lens in the Canon system. It is not limited to portraits however, this is a great lens for stopping action. The 85 f/1.2 has better bokeh, but that costs $1900. I would pay twice the price for the 85 f/1.8, you get a lot of glass! Peer into the bottom of this baby and you will know what I'm talking about. Great low-light lens, super-fast auto focus. The 135 f/2 is a great portrait lens, one of the best, but the 85 f/1.8 is just as good optically (or very close) and costs considerably less. You could almost buy 3 of these for the price of the 135! The only difference I can see is the weather sealing, focal distance, red ring, and cost. The 135 is built like a tank, but the 85 is well built and solid! I love the 135, but It is very hard to tell the difference when I compare the images (maybe a very slight advantage to the 135 in color and contrast).The 85 is very sharp when stopped down to f/2.8, crazy sharp at f/4, and extremely sharp at f/8, its the one of the sharpest lens I own, a virtual tie with the 135. Maybe too sharp at f/4, it will show every skin blemish in 100% crops. Images are a little soft at f/1.8 (most fast primes are a little soft wide open), but very flattering for portraits. At f/2.8 they are perfect. Colors are bright and vibrant, contrast is great, skin tones are excellent! Bokeh is awesome, comparable to the 135, very smooth. Very shallow depth of field at f/1.8, so make sure you focus very carefully. If you think you may need a lens like this one, just buy it, you will not be disappointed. This lens has L quality optics and I highly recommend it.
I was an early adopter of Sirius satellite radio. I purchased my radio well in advance of Howard Stern's arrival. I chose the JVC radio because of its portability to multiple cars. I purchased this dock so that I could listen to Sirius while at work. In our area there were no repeaters so you needed line of sight to the satellites. When I got the right angle to the birds in the sky, the signal was strong.
Couldn't be beat. One got beat up in shipping but they sent me a new one before FedEx could pick up the old one. Way to Go...
High build quality, sturdy, easy to use. Excellent picture quality. Works great for sports, wildlift, mood photos of people in an urban setting.Just about my only complaint about this lens is its size and weight. It is big, it is heavy, and not very handy. But it does everything I have used it for really well.I have not seen anything in this price range with the same quality and appraisal as this lens.Definitely one to recommend.
My boss asked me to find a cheap cable for him, and this worked out just fine. No complaints yet.
The packaging for this unit was outstanding. I was concerned about ordering such a fragile item online but it arrived in perfect condition. Picture quality is flawless, breathtaking?. Sound is excellent. Overall it's a terrific value for the money. Best of all, it's not too big, and not too little.
Excellent photo scanner. Perfect reproduction. I had one before but thought new soft-ware would help. It didn't, Still need 'ME' or older operating system. The scanned picture is excellent..
This is a 1 in and 4 out Dist Block for car audio. The whole block is gold plated for better current flow, and there is a plastic shield to keep it from grounding out after it has been hooked up.Works very well i have 2 installed in my car audio set up.
This camera is a waste of money!!! Do not buy it! We bought it new and we've only used it for a month and the tape got stuck!!! Warranty pays for parts only and not labor and Sony is charging us about $220 plus shipping and handling! This is awful! Save yourself grief!!!
I ordered the scosche se 12 and I received it in 2 DAYS !!! That was amazing shipping time! I have not hooked it up to my system yet, but I can see it is well made with 3/4" board and well carpeted. Its heavy & sturdy. I didnt care much for the pillow stuffing it came with stapled to the inside of the box and will probably remove it when it comes time to install. I will keep everyone updated. Thanks again Amazon.com for that quick shipping and there was no charge for super saver shipping!! SIK-NIK
The small footprint of this clock fits nicely next to my bed and I like the fact it also projects the temperature too. However, I find this unit not user friendly. This is the first time I have had to literally read the instructions to see how to set the alarm and then it is difficult with several buttons to push while looking for the very small icon. Also to tune a radio station to a preset is tedious. If you press the snooze button to view the screen, it changes the projection mode out of time projection to alarm projection so the snooze button has to be pressed again to go back to the time projection. If it wasn't a gift, I would have returned it.
ORIGINAL REVIEW, Sept 2007:I inserted the batteries in the keyboard, plugged in the USB dongle, pressed the ID buttons on both units and the keyboard was talking to my Mac Powerbook from across the room within 3 minutes of unboxing it. Voila! No control panel, no tweaky drivers.The ergonomics of this compact and very lightweight keyboard are ideally suited for sitting on your lap on the couch in front of your HDTV. As you grasp the upper corners in both hands there is a trackball under your right thumb and a left mouse-button-equivalent under your right index finger. There's a scroll wheel under your left index finger and additional left and right mouse-button-equivalents under your left thumb. The plastic trackball feels a bit grainy but actually operates quite smoothly and I have no problem placing the cursor with near-pixel accuracy on a 1920x1080 screen from across the room. You do have to shift your hands entirely if you want to move them into typing position - in that mode the mouse buttons are not very conveniently placed.Now for sixty bucks, don't expect the highest quality key action, or completely glitch-free operation. The scroll wheel action seems to slow way down when scrolling slowly and speed way up when moving fast - but I have to say that it does scroll any Mac OS X window that displays a scroll bar. Occasionally the trackball loses its connection to the cursor, but typing any keys on the keyboard syncs it again. The reliable range seems to be about 20 feet - beyond that it can be hit-or-miss. However, you have to give Adesso some credit for decent buid quality; while one look tells you it's clearly a budget keyboard, it does not feel cheezy or flimsy at all.There are a number of special-purpose multimedia and application launch keys across the top of the keyboard; unfortunately, because there is no Mac-specific driver for this keyboard (it's a USB plug-and-play device) the only ones that work on the Mac OS are the speaker volume up, down and mute - which are still quite handy.As others have noted, it's difficult to put down after sleeping your computer without inadvertently waking it up again; something inside the keyboard (probably the trackball) is VERY sensitive to jarring and you'll have to learn to place this keyboard down very carefully if you want your machine to stay asleep.I have only about a week's experience with this unit, but so far, so good.UPDATE November 2010:I actually ended up with another one of these and they've been operating fairly reliably for 3 years; one is used as the primary keyboard on my Mac Pro and another as a controller for my Mac Mini HTPC. The ergonomics on these units have proved to be amazing due to the left AND right-hand mouse-buttons, trackball and scroll wheels; unless you need to type characters on the keyboard you can hold it in two hands and navigate fully around any modern GUI. As an HTPC controller it's been great with the caveat that you're basically cradling the thing in your lap while sitting on the couch - it is NOT suitable for one-handed operation.After a couple of years of regular use the left-hand scroll-wheel on my primary unit started to flake out; opening the case and reconditioning it mechanically didn't do too much to improve the reliability, and it eventually stopped working altogether, so I swapped it with the HTPC unit. (No other functionality on the unit was affected by the scroll-wheel's failure.)Also, on one of my units the mechanical trackball began to exhibit alot of "stiction", which made fine positioning difficult; I solved this by opening the case (8 small screws) and 1) Cleaning the gunk out, 2) removing the fabric gasket ring that was supposedly sealing the trackball unit against more incoming gunk, and 3) lubricating the ball and contact points with a SMALL amount of silicone lubricant. This made the trackball a looser fit inside its socket but made it rotate very freely and restored its fine positioning ability.One of the things that made this keyboard feel a bit cheap is the lightweight hollow plastic trackball; I've searched for a steel ball bearing to replace it but haven't found exactly the right size.Battery life on these units has been less than I'd hoped; however, the keyboard's sleep mechanism is quite effective and the HTPC unit has run on the same set of 4 AAs for much longer (3-4 months) than my desktop unit (~2 months), which gets alot more continuous use without sleeping.
Currently the Pentax XW line and the TeleVue Delos line of eyepieces are running neck-and-neck for the title of Best All-Around Eyepiece. Excellent multi-coatings give the Pentax XW eyepieces excellent light transmission, so excellent that even hardcore faint-fuzzy hunters who would normally prefer simpler eyepieces with fewer elements give them their stamp of approval. Even if you don't need the nice 20mm eye relief you should really consider adding a few XWs to your collection.
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.
Bought this for Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, first as protection and second to reduce haze, does a great work on both
Hey guys, this product is being presented as a Nokia charger, but it's not. It's just a Made in China replica of the Nokia charger. Mine arrived yesterday, and I was really annoyed after opening the box. I am not going to risk my expensive nokia cell phone just for a 2-3 dollar item. So please don't buy it.
I was recommended this by my sons pediatrician, he was so stuffed up from a cold and the Vicks warm mist vaporizer with the Vicks liquid just made it worse the Dr. said that traps bacteria and to get a cool mist humidifier and the same night I bought it he slept through the night with no problems breathing at all I love this humidifier I think I am going to buy one for my room!If you do not have one you need to go buy one!
very impressed with how easy it is to use. Finding places to eat with phone numbers, fuel and lodging frees up time and makes traveling easier.The acuracy of letting me know to turn before I get there is great. However, I found 3 down sides. 1st. Even with clean glass when the windshiels warms up the suction cup does not like to stick well. 2nd. I found that going from point A to B it likes to take main roads even when there are shorter back roads available, and some side roads are not listed even with the 2009 updated map. 3rd. It tells you you have arrived at some addresses 1/4 mile before the actual address entered. Even with the down sides I love using it when going places I have never been and am thinking of getting one for my wife. I wish the 360 came in wide screen.
This is an INCREDIBLE book, I recommend that everyone should get a copy and read it! It is the what-if tale of a layman becoming pope!Ray makes it seem as if I am there, the characters are lively and the plot seems real! I was up very late, trying to finish this, and it was worth missing my early class the next day! ;-)
This came in less than a week, and it did more than just charge my iPod, but it actually RESTORED sync capability. Before, with the original charger, it never was recognised by my computer since early 09. With this cord, I can once again add my Grandfather's music to his iPod.
These are well built speakers. They are well balanced to each other and sound good in all types of playback. I have noticed the mid low lacking that has been pointed out but a little tweaking of the EQ in my receiver and it was soon forgotten. As for mounting I found an awesome set of mounts cheap.Videosecu 6 Black Universal Satellite Studio Speaker Mounts / Brackets for Walls and Ceilings 1UPProsInexpensivegreat sound for the least expensive 7.1 in a box you can get (sub $200 bucks)front speakes are not "Little tiny boxes" so they wont fit where a bigbox stores surround willOnkyoConsyour not gonna turn these up to 11 all nightfront speakes are not "Little tiny boxes" so they wont fit where a bigbox stores surround willSpring clip hookups (They cant all be banana plugs)
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.
I was specifically looking for a white cable to complement our white Macbook. The cable is grey. It's doing the job just fine, but a bit disappointed. They should call out the color in the item description.
I have the old S400 and just got the SD600 last month. Picture quality is simply amazing. great improvement on the digital zoom which I was not even expecting. Super compact to carry around in the pocket. Nice that they maintain the settings from the previous models - I don't have to re-learn. Has to be the best in its class and price!
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)
This is a pretty nice PDA with notebook like features. With it, I have been able to store lots of useful information and add tons of powerful software. The best part is that it support JAVA and is opensource so there is a TON of software for it. I recommend this unit for anyone who wants to work and play on the road.
It arrived on time and in good condition. It has a perfect resolution which is very compatible with my digital projector. Excellent.
We hit the jackpot with this one. Picture is crystal clear and sound is like a theater. Built in DVD makes it a breeze to watch your own movies. The price was not beat by anyone we checked with. I highly reccommend this TV.
I have lots of scrapbooking friends who also use this Epson printer so when it is time to re-order the Ink and Paper pack we always get together to buy at least 2 at one time so we qualify for free shipping. The price here on Amazon is cheaper than any of the office supply stores or Walmart and the item never seems to go on sale for less.
I wish I had the words to describe how awesome this thing is. From point-and-shoot snap shots using all the automatic settings to manually setting every last little thing for that special shot, this camera has more capabilities than this humble user!
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 card works great on my Vista 64 machine. No problems and I look forward to playing with some of the software packages it comes with.
Has plenty of space, can be written millions of times. MD was truly ahead of its time in many ways.
Hey, This tripod is really nice. It's lightweight, feels strong and it is the perfect size for table recording or stuff like that. I really dont require a tall tripod as I dont need it but if you want something taller this might not be your best bet.It holds firmly my Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm lens and 50-300mm lens.I highly recommend this product!
Following the instructions, I had this installed in less than ten minutes (Windows XP). It is as easy to use as a hard drive, and I haven't had any problems with it.
Incredible sound quality, only 2.4in x 4.0in x 0.8in. Literally about the size of a pack of cards. Holds 1,000+ songs. Remote allows for even easier use. Also has an address book, calendar, and clock. The price may be high, but it's a great buy.
This is a great product - it is worth the little extra money to protect my lense. I recommend this investment.
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.
It came fast and it worked great in the house. My father in law asked me to order him one so I did. When it arrived, it was the wrong item, they sent me another power chord. I am still awaiting for my antenna!!!
The battery in my PDA died; replaced it with this one. Good price, fast shipping, works great. I would buy from this company again, AAA+++.
I got this mouse for Christmas back in 2007. since Dec of 2008 I have been having intermittent freezing and resetting of the mouse. After almost a MONTH of replying back and forth between Logitech's tech support (their "Gaming" division) they finally decided my mouse was bad and would ship out a replacement. AFTER I sent the old mouse back. My replacement just shipped, another G7. This is a VERY common problem with the G7's and logitech has even ADMITTED TO IT. yet they keep shipping them out (Don't believe me, google "Logitech G7 Freezing" STAY AWAY!
It works OK with D-link, it requires turn off auto-channel (then D-link performance drop!). Now it won't work with Verizon wifi router, support told me "no-way". So watch out! After 30 days, no return. Stay away from this one!!! I gave 1 star, because I can't rate it -5 star for this pure junk!
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
This amp actually allows me to get Verizon service like their coverage map says. I use it in the RV, in the car, and at home. It does the job.And Wilson customer service is superb.
This USB light does illuminate just one side of the keyboard, and I'd not want to type with it in the dark. The Amazon image showing the light shining on 95% of the keyboard is exaggerating. I am giving it 5 stars because I needed a light to shine on the left side of my keyboard while I play the World of Warcraft, and this light is exactly what I was looking for. The dimmer switch does not make a lot of difference in the brightness of the lamp, but this is not a problem for me. The light does not put any glare on the monitor. I am using it with a desktop computer and I have it plugged into a USB hub on my monitor stand. This is a good lamp for my needs.
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.
I was cautiously optimistic about this set of speakers after listening to SS-MF650H (a model behind this) at a local Bestbuy store. Listened to it side by side with JBL Venue series and Klipsch. Loved the Klipsch but couldn't justify or convince myself to spend over $800 on a pair and they are huge. Didn't think they sounded 4 times better. The JBL was a little better than the 650 but not that noticeable. So i decided to take a blind leap of faith based on so many positive reviews; remember I only listened to the 650...since that sounded good I figured a higher end will be even better. Man, was a pleasently suprised, it sounded amazing - wow; once again, I am enjoying music in stereo again :)These speakers are a little big, but I love them. I will highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good set of speaker...and you'll have enough left over cash for more additional toys to add to your home theater experience. I have since decided to upgrade my KenWood passive subwoofer to a powered Velodyne. It's like the more good toys you have the more you yearn for better ones.Quick disclaimer; I am not an audiophile, so I am just giving my average Joe "seat of the pants" review. I have had these for a little over a month and I am still loving them. Don't know if audiophiles will be settling for these speakers anyway...there are much better (of course expensive) ones out there. Whoever thought Sony only makes good TVs?
I just got this memory card, it is like my 5th or 6th SD card (1st 8GB) and it is the only one that every time I plug to my computer the pics I saved on it disappear. It is also the first card in which my computer says there is an error with a picture and therefore it will not save. I thought there was a problem with my camera, but I did the same process (copy and paste) to another media and all the pics "pasted" to the USB with no error.
Well made lamp clamp and shade. I don't know how you'd improve on it. Good strength on the clamp spring as well.
I love the big LCD display; and typical of Canon, images are taken near perfection. Easy to understand and manage, even my parents know how to operate it. But yet so powerful..
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!
I'm a professional photographer who demands only the best quality. Combined with photoshop, ... this scanner is one of the greatest pieces of equipment I ever installed on my PC. ..Just plug in the scanner, turn on your computer, and when windows says it found something, put the cd in and let it fly!The only downside to this scanner is that it has a tendency to scan a bit reddish. After going into advance mode and tweaking with some of the color curves, I got great scans from it.Please note that this scanner also includes Omnipage Pro 9. ... Although there is a newer version, this version gets the job done.
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.
This product works like a dream. I put the receiving end in my closet with my comcast cable box, tucked away and out of site. the other unit goes into the battery section of my remote control. it couldnt be easier. simply, IT WORKS as promised. ive never had a problem, and can highly recommend this product. Up til now i had the triangle boxes... this works better. You wont be disappointed
I have been looking for an easier way to protect the front my my lens without having to either take off my lens hood or trying to fumble around with the lens cap with the hood still on. Op/Tech came up with the solution! All you have to do is stretch the proper size hood hat over the hood and everything is protected and ready to go. Super easy to take off, putting on takes a little more time, but you never miss a picture putting it on anyway. Basically this is an inexpensive way to add some extra insurance against getting dirt, water, etc on your front element while you are walking around looking for shots. It is also very flexible and easy to stick in a pouch or pocket when not being used.
over all excellent speakers for the money the 7.1 is nice sounding with a good receiver but id like a little louder speakers, i gave it 4 stars cause the speaker wire they give you is very very undersized i knew buying it that it was going to be under sized so i got some monster cable speaker wire (from amazon for dirt cheep) but for 300 bucks great speaker set up.
This item broke after 6 months. This is a very handy item to have especially since you can charge batteries while you are using the camera. You have to be very careful plugging and unplugging into the ac outlet or the unit breaks easily.
After reading the reviews, I purchased the ATHM40FS Headphones and have been smiling ever since. The sounds are great. The comfort is greater. The bargain price is to be admired. The only thing, though, is the floppsieness of ther right speaker. I wish it had a little more tension, but all being said, I won't lose a star on that. Every 'artist' from Enimen to Litz has performed well through these headphones. I can truthfully say that I bought this item because of the reviews and am very satisfied with the purchase.
I bought this television from Circuit City in July 2007. Boy do I regret not biting the bullet and paying a few hundred dollars more for an HD flatpanel! Woke up this morning, and the television has no power. Dead completely. I didn't use it all that much, so this is pitiful. Am never buying another Samsung television again.
Hello there,Just came back from my trip from Greek cycladics islands . I took around 1600 pics during my 2 weeks stay there with this sony camera and apart from 25 pics which came out blurry(mostly pics taken at night) ALL OF THEM CAME OUT NICE!!!!!I am completely satisfied with this camera!!!!! Dont regret a bit purchasing it, a great deal indeed :) 2 thumbs up!
This is a thin flexible magnet with a clear vinyl cover. One slips the photo into it from one side and plops it onto the fridge or filing cabinet. I describe it because until I opened the package, I could not tell how they were made. I was a bit disappointed at first, as I had had several magnetic photo sleeves from Wal Mart which were (not are) very similar to this, but they did not last long and had a flimsy clear plastic front. This seems to be made of better materials, and for the money I doubt I will do much better. I am VERY happy with their similar frame for wallet photos, as I seem to get those things and then never know what to do with them.
I wanted so much to give this a 5 - the sound quality is superb, the price is right and the frequency response range is awesom - yet I just cannot believe Audio-Technica would be this skimpy on the cushion material around the cups on such a nice pair of phones. It is really a shame to see a pair of cans that deliver such good audio quality have so thin a ring of foam that the inner fabric that covers the speakers touches your ear and make it very uncomfortable, the cushion cover rings themselves are also too small, so they are not really around your ears as it should be, but instead pressing on your ears all the time - it's uncomfortable and your ears will sweat. It's a shame, it would have been a five star phone. Sound is rich, clear, accurate to the source, sound scape is great, I am hearing nuance that was never heard before - an otherwise perfect headphone for budget audiophilers.
bought this for my camera which sandisk says all there cards areguaranteed to be compatible with all digital camera's. except mine the minalta 414 ... but it was impractible to return because of theextremely high shipping and handling.... sorry amazon moving on to a different site.. you were no help in this matter
[UPDATE (December 1, 2010): My DHG-HDD250 and its companion DHG-HDD500 are still running well. The TVGOS data has been very reliable. Occasionally no new program listings come in for a day or two, but the listings extend for seven days into the future, so these outages affect only the final day or two and are not reflected in the current day's listings.]It's somewhat amazing that this DVR and its bigger brother the DHG-HDD500 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 am using this router to connect several computers to a cable modem. The installation cd is great. It worked without a hitch the first time. It asks you a few questions, then does all the work. Technical support is good too. I'm very happy with the product. Not the usual headaches when dealing with computer hardware.
I wanted a SD card for my Digital Photo Frame which I will be giving to my family back home. I tried this sd card in my digital photo frame and it is working fine. I do not think I will face any problem in future as I have used Transcend products before and I have had good experience. Overall good product for a great price.
I got this filter before I understood the difference between cheap filters and ones that actually work well. I was getting such great results with my new 50mm f/1.8 lens during the day, but at night i was getting a lot of ghosting and flaring in my pictures. It took me a while to realize it was because of the filter. After doing some online research, I decided to remove the filter, and my pictures were all suddenly better with that lens. The glass was affecting my picture quality!The glass used is cheap, and not very good quality, so it can actually degrade your pictures. It works well to protect the glass on the lens from scratches or dust, but it's a much better idea to pay $20 more and get a good filter that will actually help you get better pictures. If you don't want to pay the extra for a decent filter, you might be better off just leaving the filter off. I reccomend Hoya Pro1 and B&W; filters; and in the 52mm size, the price is very reasonable. Once you start buying nicer lenses that require 77mm filters, that's where the good filters really start adding up. But again, you aren't going to want to put a cheap filter on a $1000 lens.I know this review might sound negative, but if it helps someone capture a memory better because they decided to get a little nicer filter, it will be worth it.
I used this product (4GB SDHC)for my new digital camera. It's working great, but after I formated it my camera told me that it will store only 3.4GB, which I don't understand. I think 4GB SDHC card should store full 4GB not 3.4GB. Well, it still good for its price thought.
This is a gorgeous camera aesthetically, and is so very small. The interface is nearly as great. It takes fantastic pictures, and you don't even need to use the owner's manual. I'm 15, and I figured out how to use basically every feature on this camera (there's a lot of them) within half an hour. The best shot function is very helpful, especially for those who don't really know their way about cameras. The screen is huge, and the brightness can be turned up very high. From what I can tell, it has some pretty good battery life. One drawback is no optical viewfinder, but that's not major. Anyway, this is a great camera. If you're in the market for a quick, attractive little camera that takes lovely shots, this would be the one for you.
This add on makes the camera look a lot meaner...awesome addition to my body. I just wish that the wifi battery grip comes out already....Though on the pricy side, like all Canon equipment I still love it.Darn you Canon for being so good.
The unit was bought for my 11 year old daughter. She used it until with one set of batteries without a problem, then after she changed them a "door open" sign flashed on te screen making the unit useless. I do not recommend it.
I picked one of these up at a local computer store last week for $39.00 and love it. Took a little while to get onto my wireless network, but now streams music into my hifi system flawlessly, giving me essentially a 200GB MP3 player. User interface a bit primitive compared to latest colour screen portables, but it gets the job done and seems to have picked up the other playlists and favorite categories from my other media software. Output seems a little low compared to the line out on my portable, but that can easily be adjusted by volume. One of the big advantages is the ability to use higher bitrates for ripping music to maintain optimal quality. Not sure if they still make them but recommended if you can find one. Use the latest software which apparently fixed many earlier issues that put people off. Since I did this original review I have picked up a second one off ebay and discovered some features I didn't know were there. For example you can do a search within each music category using the remote keys to type in a name. You can also, by holding down the arrow buttons, fast forward through your music database. Overall a great cheap way to enjoy your music collection straight from your PC to your home stereo.
Transcend 16 GB SDHC SD Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]I have 4 of these cards that I use in my Panasonic HMC-150, a professional grade video camera. I've run read/write tests on all of them and they get about 14 MB/s write speeds and 17.5 MB/s read speeds. Never encountered any errors! These cards are the best bang for your buck, and the frustration free packaging is awesome.
I refused the delivery of this shipment on 12/28 at the suggest of Amazon since they didn't have it in stock for timely delivery and refused to change the shipping address. I still have not received my credit for the item plus shipping charges....
It works great with the motorola S9!!!! After you update the driver with the chip makers software (Broadcom). Just go to http://www.broadcom.com/products/bluetooth_update.php to download the update. I have use it with Windows XP SP2 and SP3 as well as Visa. Have not gotten it to work with Ubuntu yet but i am working on it!
I love the picture on mine. Everybody walks into the room and says how much they like it. Very good industrial design!
I'd agree that these have good sound, and an alright price.But, these headphones just arn't as durable as they say. The wire on my right side is giving out, and so every now and then sound doesn't come from that side if I move the wire slightly. I don't think a connection was made very securely. At the moment sound is even going out.Don't bother with these. I've had them for less than a year, and their lack of durability makes these headphones worthless. You're better off with those ones headphones they used to hand out in airplanes [the ones with the metal, not plastic plug).
these earphones are my first foray into the "stick them in your ear canal" buds. i'm a bit disappointed. these definitely do not produce enough bottom end - not that that is the lone determinant of good sound. for listening around the house, i'll probably stick to my sennheiser px-100's (my overall favorites) and my grado sr-60's. while working out, i'll use my cheap sony buds because they are cheap (i wouldn't care if they broke) and these shure's block out a bit too much noise for things like running and cycling - you really can't hear anything around you. while travelling (especially on airplanes), i'll use these shure's. i was hoping that these would be perfect for everything, so i'm a bit disappointed, but they are still pretty good, especially considering the price i paid.
I just picked these earbuds up and have been extremely expressed with the sound quality and noise cancellation. If it weren't for the cord being extremely long, I'd say that these are the perfect earbuds (especially for $60-$100).My only word of caution is to not plan on using them with an iPhone. While the 3.5mm plug fits into the recessed iPhone jack, it does not stay in very well. Even the slightest force will pull the plug out of the jack and pause your music (since the iPhone pauses when heaphones are unplugged). This gets very annoying when it happens every time that you put the phone back in your pocket. I wish it weren't so!Other than the iPhone problem (which won't affect most buyers), these earbuds have no weaknesses. Make sure that you position them correctly in your ear canal (check the ER6i product page on the Etymotics website for instructions), otherwise they will sound 'tinny' and have no base response. But once they are positioned correctly, you will see why so many people love these earbuds!
Unfortunately, I own one of these DVD/VCR units, and as a result I will probably never buy another Sony product again. The unit worked fine for the first 3 months, and then the 90 day warranty expired. The deck now fails to record on a timer, randomly ejects tapes even when it's been off for hours, and in some cases just locks up completely.After speaking to Sony about getting the defective product replaced, I was told that a replacement would cost anywhere from $33 to $128, assuming I could prove a date of purchase. A 90 day warranty is pathetic.This unit appears to have been designed to fail. Definitely not something you would want to own.
Excellent first impression and consistent performance thereafter. Had this for about a month, but I've already traveled with it and relied on it to get me to meetings in places I have never been. Much better than trying to rent a car with one because you can store locations.All the features including bluetooth work.There have been a few new places it couldn't find due to the fact they were not on its database, but that's understandable.
I am not saying this is the best wide angle lens out there, I am just saying if you want a more cost effective way of adding a wide angle lens to your collection, it is Great for the $$$.The user above me must have very little knowledge about lenses, because I took it out of the box and immediately shot some macro with it and also some wide angle with it. I will post images shortly. The lens performs very well especially for a lens that is less than $40. My images will be posted above, they will be of my PS3 controller and My Barber Shop.
Saw all the great reviews and figured this was going to make my plane trip with my 2 yr old tolerable...along with a portable DVD player. THe headphones looked and felt great (on me) SHe on the other had would have none of it. I don't think it was due to construction - just the stubbornness of a 2 yr old. I am sure as she matures she will get great use out of these and don't regret the purchase.
I had this drive for a year and used it maybe 4-5 times to store large backup files. One day I couldn't access half of my folders on the drive, with error "can't access folder". I did a google on it and found that I was not alone. Lot's of people having same problems. Called western digital tech support and they confirmed that Mybook is having this problem! They also suggested to remove drive from enclosure and use it as stand alone. I did that but the problem was still there. I reformat the drive and it works for now, but lost all the data. So here is the lesson for the rest of you do not rely on the backups 100%, especially by western digital.
This may be the one of the poorest excuses for a DVD/VCR ever. The VHS part is fine, but if you watch a lot of DVD's, stay away. Unless your DVD is perfect, it will skip, degrade to pixels and sometimes just freeze. Supports VERY limited formats, so if you like to burn DVD's to watch from your PC, look elsewhere. This is the third bum DVD player I've had from SONY and I will NEVER, EVER buy another SONY product again.
For a house that doesn't have wiring to the outside gate it's perfect. You only replace batteries every year and programing it is a breeze.
After reading the other reviews, I had to see for myself and everyone is correct. It is a very well made, sturdy bag.I actually got it for my Acer 11.6" netbook, so it is a little big for just that but I can wrap it in the neoprene sleeve for a little extra protection and it fits very snugly, and it will be prefect for traveling.Plenty of extra pockets for all of your peripherals, iPod, business cards, magazines, files, and cords, there's even enough room for me to carry an external drive if I need to.It's a little bigger than I wanted, but not over sized. Never the less I can't complain it really is a well made bag, especially for the price!I live in a dry climate, but being water resistant was a nice bonus that I didn't expect, but the water bottle compartment is perfect.The description is wrong. When it arrived the product insert says plainly that this model fits most 14" laptops so beware if you have anything bigger than that.
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.
This is just a battery charger pack for the Ipod. It was inexpensive and works great.
The cd player is defective. I know the product was rated as in good condition by the seller, but I purchased it mainly for that feature. Aiwa sound is great for the size but this item will end up in a garage sale.
I have used about 15 of these already and none are broken, chipped, or cracked. I would buy again.
This cable is good quality for the price and sufficient for my needs. If you need an ethernet cable to connect devices like a wi-fi router you're buying and cable high-speed internet box, just bundle and buy the cable along with whatever device you're purchasing.
I can't say anything negative about this monitor. The color and clarity are flawless. The size is perfect. The price is amazing. In comparison to similar monitors, the price was my biggest factor in purchasing. I wasn't familiar with the brand, but other positive reviews influenced my purchase. I would recommend this monitor to anyone!
I've had these for about 2 weeks now. For the first few days I didn't like them much, then the next few days I liked them more, and now you'd have to pry them loose from my cold lifeless fingers.I use mine with a BlackJack II, so I don't know how well the iPod adapter does or doesn't work. With the BlackJack, at first I was frustrated because it seemed that although the pairing went well, my phone was not 'automatically' connecting to the earphones when I turned them on. I've since found that if I turn on the earphones and then hit 'play/pause' twice, VOILA!!, I'm suddenly hearing beautiful music (through the earphones, and not on my phone which gets some very annoyed looks from fellow commuters).I do look a bit like the bride of Frankenstein wearing these things, but the sound quality is so good that I don't care. I haven't gotten too many strange looks, or at least not stranger than usual. I love the size, and the cute little leather carrying case. I haven't had any problems with the cord going across the back of my neck, and I find the earbuds pretty comfortable. The buttons are indeed small, but fingernails work well.The only down-side to these phones (and it's probably some secret I've yet to uncover) is that sometimes, when I adjust the position of the right phone in my ear, the unit will power off. I don't know if I'm jiggling the cord in a certain way, or if I'm hitting a button (though I don't think I am). Doesn't seem to happen all the time, so I'm still narrowing down the cause. Other than that, these things are great.Best thing about these earphones is that I am the only one that can hear them. Even when they are not in my ears, these phones can't be heard - you need to get them pretty close to your ear before you will hear sound. Ever sat next to someone on a train or a bus and their headphones are so lousy that you're bopping along with P Diddy whether you want to or not? Not a problem with these. The sound quality is superb, particularly the low tones that can be hard to hear without overdoing the bass. Love em, love em, love em (except for that powering off thing).
Bought this to hold one of my gopro cameras in my larger case and it works great. I have two of these and also bought one for my parents and it holds up and works great.
We bought this product in late 2006, it stopped working about 4 months later. We called Toshiba customer service, as advised in the manual, and after trouble-shooting, we were advised that we had a bad machine and that we could send it to Toshiba for an exchange in 7-10 days. We sent in our machine, and after a few weeks go by, we called to check the status. Apparently they weren't going to tell us, but turns out Toshiba is going through a product roll-over and they are not planning on replacing our machine for 2-3 months. We consider this unacceptable and asked for a refund instead, but we were refused. Throughout the process, we dealt with inaccurate information and impolite agents.
I have tried 2 different Targus cooling pads, and this one is BY FAR theeeeeee VERY BEST! I have a 17" laptop that I now can leave on from 6:00am to 10:00pm, and it stays COLD! It is also VERY THIN and VERY LIGHT. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT and I'M GIVING IT AS GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!
i bought this thing hoping to connect my netbook to my old tv - but i guess the tv isn't as up-to-date as the net book that it wont work - other than that the cord is good. it was the right specification that i was looking for - just a wrong buy for me. :-(
I'm sure this thing works fine on some GPS units... but it's less than clear that this adaper WILL NOT WORK on the Legend or Vista. The title is misleading (it says "most" eTrex), the Product Description is just wrong (it says "all" eTrex). FOR The eTrex LEGEND or VISTA, you need a different adapter!!
My setup:* BEFW11S4 (router) connected to Road Runner cable modem* WPC11 (PCMIA card) connected to a Dell Inspiron Laptop 1Ghz 512 meg ram* WUSB11 (USB wireless network adapter) connected to a generic desktop with a 1Ghz AMD Athlon/256 meg ram.I had no problems setting this up and getting it up and running quickly. I used the quick start guide and never had to consult the CD for the full user's guide. The process (I used Windows 2000) was very simple (and is documented in the quick install guides for the appropriate products):* First, ensure that you can communicate with the router with wires (see my review on the BEFW11S4) and connect to the internet, etc. (Note: you have to enable wireless communication on the router before it will accept wireless access)* Next, install the software from the CD (the first time you do this, you should probably not use WEP encryption and use the default SSID of 'linksys'...but you must use the same WEP encryption and SSID as the router uses)* Reboot, and before the desktop comes up insert the PCMIA cardThis worked for me and I had no trouble at all getting communication between the laptop and the router. After this was working, I changed the SSID and enabled WEP encryption. I read a comment somewhere that said they had to uninstall their other network drivers, but I did not. I can take my laptop to work, for example, hook up with an ethernet cable with no problem.
I bought my pair of these earphones a little over a year ago, and I've used them daily, ever since. The sound is better than any other earplugs I've tried, and (unlike a number of reviewers) my pair has proven durable.I'm not the MOST careful person with these things, so luck has probably played a large part in their durability, but I've taken similar care with many of my previous plugs, and none of them has been so reliable.The foam pieces took a couple of days to get used-to, and I was somewhat disoriented by the sound of my own breathing, at first, but I soon found them comfortable and effective. Curiously, I rapidly learned to adjust my hearing (and the volume on my MP3 player) so that the music does not drown out essential ambient sounds.I calculate that I'd have spent $25-$30 for earphones, during the past year, if I had not purchased these, so they have not yet repaid the investment in sheer durability, but the sound quality is a marked improvement, so I give these plugs a high rating.
I started with a deluxe, loved it,but I wanted the modem and upgraded to a Platinum. I thought that was a fantastic product, except for the backlight and the batteries I found the Platinum perfect. It was those exception that led me to the prism.The color is impressive and lovely, but it's NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL. Most of the apps that you use for productivity don't take advantage of it and those that do don't do it tremendously effectively. I am sure those apps are coming, however.But it beats the heck out of the backlight and the rechargeable battery is a lot nicer thatn the 2-AA's. Rechargeable batteries tend to annoy me, they can't handle high-drain devices very well.Overall this is the finest palm device I've seen.
We have been very happy with the digital frame from Philips. The pictures we had on a SD card loaded easily and were recognized almost immediately. The preferences were easy to choose. I particularly like the auto on/off feature. The pictures are clear and undistorted. One of the features that sold us is the random picture setting which many of the other manufacturers did not have. We enjoyed this frame so much that we bought two additional ones for family members.
There light, cheep, and have a better sound then the iBuds that came with my iPod.The drawbacks are that they're slightly larger in the ear then the iBuds and the wire is rather short.Some people have griped about an issue of getting a shock from them. I used the pads they came with and have no issues with them at all. But the pads make them slightly larger in the ear.
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.
The D-link adapter uses up so much of my system's resources that it causes calls to drop. It was very convenient to be able to call my parents using my cordless phone and walk around the house, but the quality and consistency is better when I just unplug the adapter and use my headset.Also, the adapter only "sees" Skype about 30% of the time.
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
Drops wireless connection everyday. I have to reset it everyday. Wireless range is very poor. It is not worth the price. I am using the latest firmware 1.01.03 which is released on 10/25/2007. No improvement even after the firmware update.
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.
This camera is everything I ever wanted a camera to be. The battery life is great, the picture quality is very good, its easy to use, and its light and stylish. Before I bought this camera I shoped around, did my research ,and now i am very happy with my choice.
The motion detection is not too good, it is difficult to calibrate, the notification only send pieces of video, I need to take snap shot to send by email when detect motion.
I have used this product several times and have not yet had it work without static coming over the radio. Each time I used it there was substantial interference after just a song or two played.Also, if the unit moves or is moved during play, the player creates static or simply does not play.
This notebook cooler works quietly with a 12 inch netbook. The netbook doesn't slide while on my lap and the fan is virtually noiseless. I have been using the cooler for two months and haven't had any problems. The computer stays cool, and so does my lap. I have carpal tunnel syndrome so I can't use a tilted keyboard. Unlike many other coolers, this one is flat so the keyboard stays parallel to my lap. Would buy it again.
This interface is only worth it if you are going to charge your ipod. I find it very inconvenient to change albums or change playlists since you can't do that using your car stereo. It only allows you to go to next song, previous song, pause, random, repeat, etc. It doesn't even allow you to forward or rewind a part of a song. I will be selling mine and getting the one where you just plug it into the headset jack, since the sound quality is the same. I advise you, don't get it, it's not worth it. iPods have good battery life and if you are afraid your battery will run out get a $20 car charger which you will probably use for 30 minutes max to charge your battry full again. I regret getting this product since it completely disables the ipod interface for me to use.
I have been a runner for over 30 years now. I bought one of the first editions of the "walkman" back in the early 80's to run with. Since then I have used just about every type of earphone and ear bud design that has ever been sold. All of them had different flaws that made using them difficult during a jog. One of the most common problems was that the earphones would not stay in place. The ear buds would also fall out of my ears.Now, after all these years I have finally found earphones that will stay on my head, and won't fall out of my ears. The sound is also excellent. I could care less about the color. I'm intereseted in performance, not looks. These earphones are by far the best product I have ever used for running.
You are looking at the coolest iPod accessory in the world. The iTrip FM transmitter for the iPod can play your music through any FM radio in your car, at a party, wherever the mood strikes you - and you have a radio.It's clear that the iTrip is made specifically for the iPod. This gives iTrip advantages over similar devices. For example, with the iTrip, you can have the cleanest possible signal - because you can choose any radio station on the dial to tune for the best performance possible. You do this by 'playing' special station codes directly from the iPod itself. Simple.Another advantage of the iTrip is that it needs no batteries, it receives its tiny amount of power from the iPod, and it can rotate out of the way to charge the iPod while still in use. No more batteries ever again.There's not even a power switch - just plug it in and go. It shuts off automatically after 60 seconds of silence - just like the iPod. The iTrip is the ultimate accessory for the iPod because it allows you to share the music and share the fun beyond your headphones. Don't leave home without it.
I've have two pair of these and they have been excellent. They are much more comfortable than the standard foam covered earbuds and the around the ear hook means they stay on while running! The angled speaker doesn't block your entire ear opening so you can hear oncoming traffic, etc (Assuming reasonable music volume)These have been extremely durable despite abuse, sweat, tangles and accidental cord tugs. They are an absolute steal at current prices.Sound is about average. Better than what most portable devices include standard, but not up to higher end Sennheiser, etc. Definitely better than the low price would suggest, just don't expect a big bass hit from a tiny non-enclosed speaker like this.
This case does what it does very well, but don't expect any extras. I feel like I can drop my laptop into a backpack along with several textbooks and be confident that it won't be damaged.However, I often find myself wishing it had a sleeve or zippered pocket for things like manuals and cds, so be certain you don't need spaces for anything else.Also, while the zippered opening in the back is a nice touch, it's too narrow to allow access to any ports except those in the center. This means that if your laptop's AC-jack is near one of the ends, you'll still have to remove it from the sleeve to charge it.This sleeve may be right for you, but be sure it does everything you need it to or you could be disappointed.
Excellent sound quality. Enhanced the entire performance of my sound system. Controls allow you to adjust to your liking and it will vibrate your room when watch a home movie. We have a large room, this was the right choice for me.
This filter removes all the color fringing you get when looking at bright objects in a typical achromat refractor. I have a short tube achromat and it causes a lot of color fringing. With this filter the moon is crystal clear though slightly off color. Recommend this!
You really can get 100 prints from a single ink cartridge. Color and clarity are exceptional. A great buy!
I have a large collection of high bit-rate MP3's on my laptop. Prior to this product, I was connecting my laptop to my home stereo via the line out. It sounded OK. I purchased this product and am extremely pleased with both the sound quality and ease of use. I am especially pleased with the 30 foot cables as this allows me to manage my playlist from across the room.I highly recommend this to people wanting to play on their home stereo. Couple this product with iZotope's Ozone plugin-in for Winamp or Media Player, and you won't be disappointed.
I plugged mine in and it worked perfectly the first time. It's not the best sound card in the world, but you would have to spend much more to get a noticable improvement. For the price, it's one of the best, if not the best, availible. I'd recomend it to anyone who doesn't want to spend much money on a sound card.
I was just looking for another RF IR remote when I stumbled on this. Skeptical that the RF transmitter that wraps the battery could really work, I purchased based on other reviews anyway. It works flawlessly for me, with the entertainment center downstairs. And a nice bonus that you never have to aim the remote at all!I immediately purchased 4 more xmitters/batteries to enable several more remotes. Inexpensive and effective. Can't ask for much more.
I'm happy with my HP 6310. Very easy for me to use with robust functionality.
My title describes my reaction to this incredible machine. To say I was overwhelmed is an understatement. I ve always wanted a "walkman" style radio to listen to XM on,but it was tough finding something like that. I was aware of the Inno, but I had no idea how great a piece of equipment this was, and the fact you could record XM content on it was quite a bonus!The inno is very user friendly. I m a little technology challenged, but I had no problem setting everything up. The stub antenna that comes with it seems adequate. I walked eight miles this morning and only lost the signal for a few minutes behind a building. When you don t have a clear signal you can always listen to the recorded content. I recorded several hours last night to have back up music. The unit gives you 50 hours of recording time and the quality of the recordings sound exactly the same as the live XM signal.Another feature is the ability to store "favorite" channels and access them quite easily. By pressing the display button when listening live you can see what songs are playing on the other channels. Recording is quite simple. One touch when the song is playing will give you the option of recording a song,the channel, and like a Tivo, you can schedule a recording session for later. If only I had this baby since Ive been an XM subscriber!The unit feels solid and as I mentioned is very user friendly. I just "swapped" a subscription from a Roady to the Inno. I can see taking this everywhere. It comes with a home kit and antenna that you dock the unit in to power the battery. All in all, I am very pleased with the Inno. I got a refurbished unit for $75. Needless to say, this is one of the best purchases I ve ever made.A lot of people still claim they won't pay for radio. That is, until you hear what XM is about. There are so many choices of music and talk programming. Music you don t hear on terrestrial radio. That is the joy of Satellite radio..listening to commerical free stations you cannot find anymore from an all 40 s station, a Broadway music station, several Jazz stations, classic country, etc. How many beautiful music stations are there anymore? Maybe a handful. You get the idea.I ve been thrilled with XM since I subscribed almost three years ago. The Inno brings it to a whole new level.
I waited some time before switching from the standard CRT to an LCD. After researching several monitors I picked the VX922 as the best monitor for gaming as well as other applications such as MS Office. I am not disappointed in my choice. It has performed better than I expected in the gaming environment. It is clear for text applications as well. DVD playback and image editing is good. It's a great monitor and I would recommend it to anyone. All my friends have now left the bulky CRT type monitors and have purchased the VX922.
Reading some of these reviews, I was reluctant to give this product a try, but I'm really, REALLY glad I did. I live just south of San Francisco and my iTrip has worked great since day one. I've found that you don't need a perfectly clear frequency for broadcast -- my iTrip successfully broadcasts even over frequencies that have some interference. Sound quality is just as good as radio. Sure, it's not quite as good as a CD, but you really can't ask for more from a product that basically hijacks a radio frequency. The only time I hear static is when there is empty space between songs. For a product that is a little over $20, this is an excellent buy.
Bought this for use with a DSLR Camera. Works well and seems to be faster than the much bigger Compact Flash Drive. Excellant value for money.
Don't buy it. The hum of the radio is louder than the music it plays. When set to alarm by playing a CD, instead it occasionally and unpredictably alarms with a harsh LOUD beeping that scares me awake. A bad switch or something--still set on CD alarm, but get the atrocious beep instead! Sound quality is what can be expected for $30, but the overriding hum of the radio itself is obnoxious! BUT THE WORST is that any extra punching of program buttons often results in the alarm going off in the middle of the night! Last night I hit the on switch and the CD play button to turn on the CD to lull me to sleep, but the CD did not come on (happens often). It just clicks and hums, but no music. I hit the CD play switch again and the CD comes on, so I think all is well, right? I set it to turn off the music in 90 minutes and I go to sleep. It awoke me this morning at 2:30 instead of 7! Since I found that its programming is screwy, I have been very careful. Still I lost half a night's sleep last night due to this crappy piece of equipment. Good features, but badly implemented. Cheap electronics.I have never written a review on any site until today. I am now looking for a new sleep/alarm solution.
Well made cable, and works.Read many blogs from people who said they had connectivity issues,None with this cable
The picture for this product is wrong, but I figured that out before I bought, so I wasn't disappointed.This is a great double coat hook that fits over a cubical wall. It's similar to this one,Fellowes 75903 Mesh Partition Additions Coat Hook, Black, with a slightly different shape and without the mesh. It's strong enough to hold a laptop bag, but gentle enough for a jacket.Don't let the picture fool you. If you need a double coat hook, this could be the one for you.
I'm very satisfied from this high quality composite video cables. If you looking for high quality RCA composite cable, that this one I will recommended.
Yes, a bit pricey and a bit heavy... but that is what you need to support a heavier camera. I combined this with Bogen-Manfrotto 3021BN Classic Tripod (legs). The head is well built, and I especially like the resistance feature that it has in connection with the two main knobs. The resistance can also be turned off for each of the knobs. I don't anticipate ever having to replace either the legs or the head, due to sturdy construction.
I read reviews and thought this would be an OK starter amp..A cheap one...I wish I would have gone by the reviews...This product SUCKS! It overheats and shuts off..I was runnning 2 12" subs on this...After that system failing me I went to a shop and spent $500 on good equipment and Im MUCH happier now..Save yourself the heartache and grief...Like the guy at the shop said...PYLE is a PILE of CRAP..
These little bipolar speakers (note: bipolar simply means you have multiple output drivers in differing directions, it was made to create a larger sound field for making placement of speakers less room dependent to get optimal sound) are great for filling the room. They output great tight mids and treble. The bass rolls off very quickly, these are small drivers, so they cannot pump enough air to perform any bass to speak of so naturally they are best paired with a setup that incorporates other speakers that can perform bass or with a subwoofer of course. They work great as basic mains with a subwoofer, I enjoyed music with them and it sounded nice and crisp with a very interesting "fill the room" effect since it's really 4 speakers in several directions instead of just two. It sounds a bit more expanded than basic stereo. In an existing 5.1 or better setup, they are fantastic surrounds as they are small but add a really large sound field to a room without needing a lot of speakers or a lot of directionality, making placement very easy and convenient. Again, pair with something that can produce bass and you're set. Ideal for any size room typical house room or garage/basement.
what else to say other than it work for converting from a 20 to 24 pin. it is kind of difficult to unplug it tho
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 upgraded from a $50 pair of Sony "over the ears" headphones to the Sennhieser HD-555. It wouldn't be a fair comparison because they are in two totally different categories of headphones. I mention this to give an idea of where I am coming from.The first startling effect of the Sennheiser 555's is the fullness of the sound, and the warmth of the sound. The extra clarity took some getting used to, all of a sudden, every effect on the track was audible, I was hearing new sounds on tracks that had been my favourites over the years. There is a power to the bass that is not overstated, but deep and strong, and the treble is clear and crisp.I have tried out many different types of music from lounge music, alternative rock and even Mozart's Requiem, every style is just fantastic! I make a special note of Mozart's Requiem because I really loved this piece CD, but every time that I played it, it always sounded a little muffled and lacking crispness. I assumed that it was a problem with the recording, but the 555's brought this recording new and beautiful life. Absolutely fantastic set of headphones for every style of music!
This was the first time I've replaced the yellow print head (replaced the magenta once before). I've had my Officejet d125xi for about 4-1/2 yrs with relatively light usage. You can tell the printhead is going out when the color seems to be off and calibration doesn't help, and eventually the printer will let you know it needs to be replaced. Once replaced, print color and quality returns back to normal, however, depending on your printer, you may need to recalibrate. Overall the printhead works as advertised.
Ordered on Christmas Eve arrived December 29 great Amazon service.Amazon outer box was all beat up but no damage to Acer packaging.Plugged the monitor in, no set up works perfectly.Great display - one dead/stuck pixel in an inconspicuous spot may try the software fixExcellent monitor for the $$
My last mouse died after about 5 years So I decided to get another logitech since the first one lasted so long. This mouse is even better the slot for the wireless receiver is great for any time you want to be mobile. sometimes I don't even take my laptop just the mouse and a flash drive. The battery lasts longer than my previous model and the scroll has an added side to side scrolling feature. the mouse works on most surfaces including my couch and since it uses invisible optics I don't blind people across the room when picking it up. Another great logitech Product.One note I Recommend finding a mouse that fits comfortably in your hand this one is perfect for me but would likely be uncomfortable for someone with large hands.
I've bought this filter as part of the Amazon offer together with one camera and one lens - and I am fully satisfied; filter does it's job and helps to protect my lenses from dust and fingertios additionaly.
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 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
Arrived on time (as compared to the estimated arrival date), good price, arrived as described.
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.
B & W filters are one of the best out there. UV, Polarizing, neutral density, if you value your high end lenses, then put good glass on them!
These are fine speakers. Wish I got the now kef iq center but they are waaayyyy more expensive than this used one. Transaction went without problems, arrived in time and item was in perfect shape. It sounds great.
Tried to expand memory with the same memory that came with my computer to maximize compatibility,Had a set that didn't work, then sent those back. Got a replacement which blew out one of the memory slots.All around a bad experience.
Many products fail to list Vista as an operating system on which they'll work, but they work on Vista nevertheless. This product doesn't work on the Vista OS. I kept it anyway, because it was so cheap. It wasn't worth the trouble to return.
I have ordered this exact item in the past (May 2008) and received the DYMO branded product. Now it sounds like this listing has somehow been changed so that a generic product ships. Weird. I won't order from this page again.
My experience with percolators has been they make the best coffee and fill the kitchen with a wonderful aroma. This machine did neither. We use the best grinds and normally have great coffee but when my drip machine died I thought I would try a percolator. I think the elements are too hot as the coffee has an overcooked flavour. I stopped using it and relegated it to a cupboard.
I ordered this so my girlfriend and I could both listen to movies while we fly on a trip soon. I attempted to plug it into my iPad with Otterbox Defender case and it just doesn't fit. The plug has way too much plastic and is far larger then pretty much any headphone connector I've ever seen. Sure the actual metal part is 3.5mm, but if the plastic is too big it is useless.
We have used a router, Linksys, for more than 10 years. We have two computers in the same room and need the router so my wife can be on line for her business, The new router is performing perfectly and I would recommend it to anyone in need of such an instrument.
The mouse is very different and DEFINITELY takes getting used to. Installation was easy. The keyboard is great with split design as well as a soft area to rest wrists. Sometimes, it just stops working and then resumes function. I think that has something to do with the wireless blue-tooth USB plug-in receiver. Overall a pretty good value for the buck!
I travel every now and then, and have developed a habit of bringing movies along for those long waits during flight changeovers. Have been searching for a dependable portable carry-around for my growing DVD's. Looked at different brands; 'Caselogic' was too expensive (given the number of DVD's it can hold), plus it was rated badly by other amazon reviewers; 'Mainstays' (available at a land store) looks too flimsy. 'cdProjects' came up during a search via Amazon and thot I gave it a shot. It was exactly what i wanted when the package came that I ordered another within the same week. I would given it a 5-star rating but ... the price was higher when i placed my second order -- unbelievable!! given the cost-benefit analysis, i don't think it is more appealing than 'caselogic'.
after trying other name-brand products for years i finally found a multi-usb port that doesn't frustrate me to no end. my connections are quick and effortless and my computer recognizes the connection attempts each and every time without any hassle.i'll definitely buy more cyber power products through amazon.
Nice for traveling as it leaves your hamds free for other items when moving around the airport. Plenty of room for other goodies. Seems to be decent quality.
My recent purchase from amazon turned out great. I received the accessories for my Nuvi 350quite fast. Item was in perfect condition and is exactly what I wanted. Just returned from Dallasand it worked great.
I am the unhappy owner of several H10's and initially there were no problems, but the closer they got to the end of the one-year warranty, the more problems they all started having. Problems include freezing up for no apparent reason, scrolling in Chinese, and the most irritating is when the "system files are missing" and you have to reinstall the firmware and redownload ALL of your music. The company doesn't believe in customer service - you can't get through on the phone and they take days to respond to email. I have returned two because the hard drives crashed and it took 3-4 weeks to get them back, and then one of them crashed again as soon as I got all the music redownloaded and I had to return it and wait another 3 weeks. I have a problem with one that has now gone out of warranty and iRiver told me they won't touch it and to look for a repair shop online. So save yourself alot of headaches and time, not to mention money, and don't buy an H10 player.
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 got this monitor and have been very impressed. It really does it all. have the main pic hooked up to my computer and with great color although I found the reds a little much for human skin tone with DVD that are played through. Adjusting is fine. TV through S video (Standard Definition digital signal) cannot be faulted. Will upgrade to HDTV in future as can display HD.No speakers but hooked up to Set top box and sounds fantastic to match screen. PIP is a treat to surf internet/work and check out whats on tv. Perfect for small apartment as is duel use. 30"model didn't interest as cannot plug in component S video ect.
After a lot of research I bought this filter and I can't be more happy! If you have L lenses than you have to use same quality filters, so go with B+W!!!
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 reuglarly.
You hear a lot about these ear buds, and most of it is true.They can be uncomfortable, but using the foam pieces with the plastic inner tube trimmed back to be the same length as the driver tube that it surrounds cures that issue. This can be accomplished by pushing one end of the foam down as far as possible without pulling the opposite end off. Trim the tube then just pull the excess foam over the drivers...this provides the best fit possible....sound is just as good as with the triple flanges, if not better.THESE NEED OVER A 100 HOURS TO BREAK IN!!!!!.....so give them time to loosen up.The sound is linear....I'm not going to use "flamboyant" words to make myself sound knowledgeable when describing the sound....these little gems reveal the limits of your system and the music recording.They reproduce the sound how it was recorded....not raise and lower certain frequency ranges that the manufactures think you will like better....Re-cabling really improves the sound....I made mine out of silver but I had to make the tips that fit in the drivers as well, very hard to do....so a simple search will get you a few options or look on one of the headphone forums. Of the 3 different cables (28/47/97)that I own, my favorite re-cable is 47 ohm.Both the S and P series sound fine with a portable source, the P is better for portables because of the 28 ohm load verses the S-series 97 ohm....but an amp makes them both shine.
Okay, I've been hunting for a wireless router for a long time. This one looked wonderfully promising, but after 3 weeks of random lockups (after which you must unplug the power cord and reinsert it to get it to respond) in which the PC thinks the router is dead, I'm pulling my hair out.I've read on several Broadband discussion sites that this is a VERY COMMON problem with the BEFW11S4 router VERSION 4. Apparently, version 2 and 3 are fine, but 4 (which is what is currently sold in the US) has some flaws they still have not resolved.Most recent firmware you say? Alas! I have installed it and same thing still happens. Other folks suggested a new beta version of the firmware, but it still has lockup issues too.I would say if you can grab a version 2 or 3 of this router, by all means. But unless you like unplugging your router twice a day to get it unstuck, avoid it until they fix the firmware. As of July 1st, it is still unresolved.-Jim
Best sound quality cd period. Best patented technology and warranty period!! Listening is believing, most burned recordings sound as good as SACD's.
Basics:Unit is a wide screen flip down monitor. Actually received a slightly different unit than the BOSS BV9.2 FIR ordered - appears to be BV9.2 FB. Not a problem, the FIR has a DIN input and includes extension RCA-DIN cable, FB only has three RCA jacks (you go to Radio Shack and buy your own AV cable.) Screen flips down and rotates 360 degrees (which is cool for front-seat passenger.) FB has AV/2 jacks on the back of unit to plug in a video game right in to the monitor. Has dome lights that can be turned on as reading lights - these are LED if you like a cool blue/white light. Has infrared output for headphones - so you can put on a movie in the back and crank up the radio for the driver. For lights, can take either positive or negative dome light trigger.Pros:Fits perfect - was looking at perhaps a 17" but 9.2 is plenty bigWide screen (careful - found out the hard way other BOSS products with exact same resolution are 4:3 format)Decent resolution.For a monitor - has only what I need (simple remote, controls bright, contrast, color.)Cons:Reading light mode (manually turn on dome lights) gets power directly from battery lead and will not automatically turn off. Would be better to have separate power for that so I could make use of battery-saving auto shut-off in my vehicle.Why do these monitors seem to have the red (batt) and yellow (acc) wires reversed from the coding on my head unit?
I just recieved my TSS-1200 and after 3 hours of installation I was blown away by the quality of the sound. I want to point out certain points in my review to help others in search of a set of speakers such as this.Sound - I previously owned a "Panasonic SA-HT920 home theater system" which was great with volume and a superb sub-Woofer which you dont get now days with all-in-one packages, but after ten years it was time to upgrade. I decided to go for the infitiy system after much much research. The sound is crystal clear, even at very high volumes. I poped in Avatar and I honestly felt the sound waves hiting me. I also tried it with music and is great. My only concern is I honestly espected more from the sub, even after certain settings it still lacks a little in Bass. But I am still happy and impressed with the superb quality of sound this beast gives out.Quality - The structures of this set of speakers is amazing. Heavy speakers, heavy sub = Bigger Better sound. They are beautiful too. They do say good things come in small packages, in this case is very true when talking about the speakers. The Sub is somewhat big but not a problem. Overall great built quality and stylish.Connections - The Sub-woofer is easy to install, have mines connected to a sony reciever, but the speakers can be a little pain for some depending on your installation. I installed mines with the adjustable mounts, and trying to get the speaker wires "I didnt use the supplied wires, but my own" was a bit tricky. The connectors are on the bottom, but nothing that can't be done.Overall I know I have purchased a qaulity system that is sure to last me for years. And for the price you can't go wrong.
Always wanted this back pack, very loyal HP consumer. Unfortunately I did not have a laptop. So when I received a HP Pavilion dv 9000 series laptop, as a gift, this was the first thing I ordered. Just very happy with the look and functionality of the product and very pleased with the timely manner it was delivered.
I give these filters 4 stars just due to the fact that it costs so much. They do the best job out of all the filters I've used and I've switched to them because I was seeing glare in some other products. It's not pleasant to carry around an expensive lens and remove a bad filter at every shoot. These lens help me shoot fast and clear instantly without hassling with the lens.This filter isn't cheap but I've seen nicks here and there and thankfully this is much cheaper than the lens itself. If you have the money get the protection, otherwise find something cheaper.
When I got this for my wife's new Panasonic FZ35 last year, it was slightly loose in it's housing and then today (Christmas 2011) it completely unseated within the circular frame and the camera kept trying to focus in on it rather than the intended subject.Threw it away and just ordered the Hoya in hopes of a better filter (at double the cost).
I needed a good quality filter for my Nikon 18-200 DX lens. At first I was convinced by one of the other reviewers that this would vignette on my lens, so I looked into the 'slim' version of this filter. The slim version doesn't have any front threads however, so that was out.I work at a camera shop, so today I went in and threw this filter on an 18-200 on a D300. No vignetting. Simple as that. I went outside and took several test shots of the overcast sky, blank walls, etc. both with and without the filter and could not tell the difference. This is good news because I want this filter but also still want to be able to use my Nikon lens cap. Maybe the other guy was noticing the natural falloff that tends to happen with any zoom lens this wide...FYI: I checked this filter with a polarizer stacked on top of it and that setup DOES vignette at 18mm. This is easy to fix as all you have to do is remove this filter and then attach the polarizer, but that may annoy some people.
Killer cans for the money! Balanced sound & very pleasant to listen to.
It seems thus far to be a very reliable product. Description is accurate. It's a plug and play so it is very easy to use and it doesn't take that long to load. It does take a little bit of time to download, but that's to be expected. 600mb took a couple of minutes. I would definitely recommend this product.
I don't know if it is because I live in a large city with very few available frequencies... but the quality of sound sucks. No problem if listening to book.. but for music it's not worth it at all.A tip for those who buy this: Setup is confusing if you use iTunes... you just need to copy the ipod files to your PC and manually add them to your playlist.In the end, I just spent $200 at Al &amp; Ed's autosound and put a pioneer sterio into my car that accepts an auxilary input from an iPod. Well worth it.
After reading every review I could find I was confused! I took a chance on this set and I have to say JUST DO IT dont let the review rats get in your head. You can not beet this set for the dollar you can spend more if you want but you wont get more. Let me just say some people think they are the end all to save all when they review TV's but feel my excitment with this TV it is real. BUY IT Got mine from NEW EGG online. Dont pay for a name!
The manufacturer Product Description said - Good attenuation of ambient noise, but the very first thing I noticed was the boost of the room noise when placed them over my ears. But the killer was that playing music through broadcast to the entire room - I might as well have been using I small speaker. Unfortunately that was unsatisfactory and they are already on their way back to Amazon.
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 went into a new Satellite L355-S7817 that shipped with a crippled "partial" battery to keep the price down. I've managed to get rid of that Vista garbage and get XP Pro installed with all the important Toshiba utilities. (Thanks to the Toshiba-Asia web site).In combination with moderate power management policy and this full-capacity battery and the screen brightness turned down (still a very crisp 17" display) I'm getting close to 3 hours of use. Best I've ever had on a laptop and I'm very pleased. This while also powering wireless, a USB trackball, and 2.5" external WD Passport USB HDD.
The Excase2 is a little tight for my EX-Z600. It almost caused my screen protector useless when I tried to insert the camera into the pouch. So, be carefull when inserting your camera for the first time if you have the screen protector on. The flap won't close all the way if you put an extra memory card in the front pocket. Other than that, the Excase2 looks really nice and is made of fine leather.
It is the first digital camera I've ever bought. The softwares that come with the camera are useful and great. I liked these. Another thing I love about this camera is that it is small, but has many functions. The prize is also great, because you can get horrible cameras for more than this prize. If you get to know this camera reeeaally well, you will always get beautiful pictures.The 2.0 mp is good, but i don't like the images when you zoom in your camera to take a closer shot. Another thing that has to improve is the light captation. Without flash, some pictures look darker than they should. And if you are in a dark place,you can put the flash but on the LCD display you won't see anything because it's dark. This was not a problem to me, though.Life will teach you to know when to use the flash and where to take pictures so that you don't get dissapointed. I don't know if this is a problem with all digital cameras, but it sure is a problem with this one.Why buy it then? for the prize, it is amazingly great!!! When you get to learn how it works with lights,outside and inside, you will always get great pictures. Meanwhile, the first shots are for learning purposes. My recomendation is: buy it to begin knowing the digital camera world from a high standard and take really good care of it, and when you have more money, give it as part of the payment and buy another one. I will do that the day before the warranty expires :-)
When taking still photos using the built in flash on the Panasonic TM900 video camera, reflection from the filter causes a bright smudge in the middle of the image.
I just found it wonderful to share internet access. With cable modem, both access are super fast without any delay. However, I could not share computer files, but I am not sure where the problem is.
The UV Protection Film came in a quick and timely manner and I can now safely say this protects my lens well. Thank you!
If you'll notice in the picture the chain is black and silver because a little black string is wound around the chain for decorative effect. This was completely tangled when I received it with no hope of getting it back to the way it was intended, I spent an hour or more trying to untangle it. I don't think it's the seller's fault, just a silly decoration that does more harm than good and gets tangled in transit. Otherwise the glasses look nice and function pretty well. I would just snip off the string at each end and leave the chain, it's nice enough looking by itself.
This is a great product, and serves its purpose well. I love that it doesn't audibly sound at all for the weekly test that the NWS sends out. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish that there was an option to make the radio just turn on when activated by the NWS instead of sounding the extremely loud alarm first, AND THEN turning on. Other than that, it is a wonderful radio, and it never fails. Great price, you can't go wrong.
This mouse works great haven't any problems with it and it's very easy to use. Also like the fact that it's wireless!
I got this camera in Nov 2006. It has been notning but a pleasure to use. Great pictures over and over. Blazing fps burst speeds, sharp pictures, amazing features, quick access buttons for all the things you need quickly, amazing metering and AF performance, solid feel. This is a pro camera.I have heard/read of many pros who are putting down their D2X and their 5Ds and using this one exclusively for the simple reason this one takes great pictures and weighs half as much. Costs less than half too.Sure the Canon 5D will give sharper detail in 48 inch prints. So, how many of those are you printing up these days? Me? Zero.Some advice:Don't buy it with the kit lens unless there is no other way to get started due to cost. The better way is to buy the body alone and get the lenses you want/need. Don't skimp on lenses. Nikon lenses work best on Nikon cameras just like Canon lenses work best on Canon bodies. Get the gold ring Nikon lenses if you can afford them. The Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 IF ED DX is a great all around lens to start.Get a large (2GB or more) fast (like a SanDisk Extreme III) CF card for this camera.Get an extra battery. Nikon is a good company but they are telling a fairy tale about getting 1800 shots out of a single charge. Reality is more like 300 - 400. So get an extra battery.This camera is amazing; it's quality and performance cannot be overstated. If there were six star ratings I would give it that.PaulHendersonville, TN
This filter should NEVER be recommended for use on this camcorder and probably most camcorders. Works ok when shooting video BUT when shooting still photographs, using flash, it's horrible. The flash shoots through the filter which distorts everything.I bought this filter thinking it was a good idea and it was recommended on page with the camcorder. AGIAN IT SHOULD NEVER BE RECOMMENDED WITH THIS CAMCORDER AND PROBABLY MOST CAMCORDERS!!!
I'd never listened to anything with Sennheiser headphones and honestly wasn't sure when I bought these whether they would be that great....Wow, I was very pleasantly surprised....the sound is very deep and clear throughout its entire range; I've had no problems whatsoever with them and they sound terrific....I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great value!
I have about 50 hours of music time on these speakers. the first thing i noticed is the bass is pretty loud, if you are not a basshead or if you live in a apt. then these will provide with plenty of bass, no need for a sub.and all the other notes and freqeuncies are just fine also. the top two 8 inch woofers are active while the lower 2 are passive which means they only play the deeper bass notes, but ttust me, that is plenty, actually any more would mabey be too much.with these i now have a complete 5.1 system and all of bic's speakers are good quality, the h-100 sub is fantastic, my dad came in on one of bassnectar's songs and said i was gonna make the crack in the sheet rock go even furtheranyway the dv84's were packaged very well. with the bass these put out i can only imagine what the ev15's will do, they dont call it the EVICTION SERIES for nuthin'. yes these with the acoustech by bic sub is good for metal such as king diamond, cannibal corpse, goatwhore, and also dub, skrillex, tiesto, avicil
Mounted on top of the hitch inside the bumper on a 2007 Expedition. Outstanding field of view, low light capability is excellent and no problems with weather at all to this point. Wired directly into a kenwood dx514 dvd head unit. Can see anything behind the truck, even things just off the bumper on the left and right. Outstanding viewing. Can line up to a trailer, avoid objects and the picture is excellent. Highly recommended (assuming you understand wiring it up).
At this price point, this product exceeded my expectations.Extends to a good height given its wieght and small size when collapsed.Very easy to use. I used it extensively with small digital cameras, but it also worked pretty well with my large astronomical binoculars - which weight a little more than the recommended max weight for use with this tri-pod.Folds down very small, and is easy to carry.Perfect for the amatuer photographer or holidaymaker.
I am very happy with this DVD player. It's performing well and doing what I expected of this product.
Folks, After reading the first review, I double checked with HP and they told me it would support more than one computer. So I bought it. It arrived last night...and I installed it to use. It worked great on my first machine, but I could not install on others. Since you need a wireless USB adapter for each machine.Well...after 1 hour of chat with HP in India and then almost another hour with Level I and Level II support on the phone..they told me over and over it could not be done. I then found in the software options 'advance set up' and I choose that. It asks if I want to connect it to my wireless network. I say yes...and it then searches for my network. It finds it and then pulls up the security setting page and offers me 5 options, 4 of which are WEP enabled and one 'open.' Well...I entered my key of 26 chars for 128 encryption and guess what...IT DOES NOT ACCPET 26 chars. It only takes 22. So I called HP back and they level I told me it would not be able to do this. I asked for Level II and got Level II. Their answer was 'You have to set it up to 'open' and then it will work. If you set it to WEP we don't support it. We MAY, in the FUTURE, have an update that allows you to use WEP and the wireless technology."Well...needless to say...Amazon is receiving back from me today this WORTHLESS WIRELESS UPGRADE DEVICE.I was so mad I actually sent an email to Mark Hurd head of HP so he can know about their problems. ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent little camera. Very Sturdy and lots of fun features to play with. Manual mode lets you fine tune the pictures to your likening and it takes very nice video. Very nice package overall.
After a few bugs, it works flawlessly. I transfer a lot of programs from Dishnetwork almost every night. Pocketdish is simple and easy to use. I've recorded some old cassette tapes and vhs tapes that I wanted to preserve and transfer to my pc and then to cd or dvd. Pocketdish has a beautiful display and sounds good. I listen using an iriver fm transmitter,stereo headphones and the built in speaker. I've also copied some of my mp3's to it. The bugs that I mentioned above are that some time programs recorded to a dishnetwork dvr get corrupted and even though they may play on the dvr, when transferred to pocketdish the file will not play. I updated the archos software and it was a breeze. Pocketdish will also copy unprotected dvds.
These are economical, very sturdy and saves on space. They can also easily take labels so you know whats on your disc. You can get cheaper but if are like me who store very important data on disc the risk is too great. BUY BUY BUY
This player maintains the smoothest picture regardless of how fast the action is of any machine I've seen. I would credit this to the VC-1 codec that it uses with its superior compression. Additionally, when watching my existing standard defition DVD's it has the best upconversion I've ever seen. That alone is enough reason to buy this fantastic machine.
This is my first HDTV and I just LOVE the clear picture! And this is not even with an HD receiver for my Dish. And I loved the savings I got from Amazon.com, delivery was fast, and I saved a lot! Thanks Amazon and Samsung, would reccommend this TV to others!!
The Sony VMC15FS AV Cable is a very nice cable that is used on several Sony Camcorders. My Camcorder is the Sony DCR-HC28. This cable allows you to transfer Audio and Video from the camcorder to your VCR, TV, or an external DVD Recorder. This cable may do more things that I am not aware of as I have never used the "S" cable that is part of this cable.The Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable for most Sony MiniDV & DVD Camcorders does the same thing that the Sony 18231661 AV Cable does plus it has an S-video cable added to it.I have both the Sony 18231661 AV Cable and the Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable. Both cables are great but if I had to choose it would depend on if I used the "S" cable portion of the Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable and if I did I would pick the Sony VMC15FS A/V Cable.If I didn't use the "S" cable I would pick the Sony 18231661 AV Cable. I have both cables and recommend both cables.
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.
I received this bag as a surprise gift for Father's Day. I was in desperate need of a new bag since my Samsonite bag was falling apart; I could no longer even carry it over my shoulder since the hook that held the strap broke forcing me to always carry it in my hand.The bag itself is visually appealing, without being too gaudy as the maroon accents on the front and back of the bag make it unique looking. Each zipper is encased with the Swiss logo adding to the nice look. While this bag is vinyl and not leather, it does not look (or feel) cheap at all.There are multiple compartments where you can store your things; even the pockets themselves have other pockets so there should be plenty of space to store extras. Along with my laptop, I store my power cable, wireless headphones, blue tooth dongle, loose paper, pens, pencils, and sometimes even my cell phone and ID badge for work and I still have plenty of room for other stuff. In fact because there were so many compartments I've actually lost things inside the bag because I've forgotten where I had put them. The bag I have states its "Fits most 15"/15.5" wide screens, but it has no problem accommodating my 17" wide screenToshiba Satellite P105-S6104either. I'm able to slide the laptop in the case and zip it without issue or having to apply force to the zipper.This bag also seems quite durable, I've inadvertently dropped it, or had it fall off a table with my laptop inside and nothing has broken or torn either on the bag or my laptop. It seems built to last and that is a nice thing to know.This bag is more than worth the price and if you don't care about having a leather bag, I really don't think you can go wrong with this one.
I bought this player a month ago to listen to ebooks downloaded from Netlibrary. It is very easy to get the file on to the player and listen to it. It has a resume feature where you pause the player and turn it off and when you turn it back on it remembers where you are in the book. Very nice!! However, because of my fat fingers I sometimes hit the wrong buttons and lose my place. Then it is a royal pain to fast forward to the spot in my book. It can take 15-20 minutes to fast forward 10 hours in a file and then it can be tricky to get it to stop in the right place. I contacted sandisk about getting the fast forward to have the abilitiy to go really fast forward if you hold the button down for a certain amount of time. Something like jumping ahead an hour instead of 20 second increments like it does now. They said they would think about it. I am looking for something else. In the meantime if I lose my space over 10 hours in or longer I listen from my laptop so I don't have to get frustrated sitting with a slow fast forward. Just thought I would share this with other audio book lovers looking for something to use. I am considering a pocket pc instead which has a mobile version of windows medio player and I can use the seek bar and slide to my spot in the file in 10 seconds. No resume though in those pocket pc from what I hear.May 2008. There is a happy ending to this story. I found an mp3 player with a slide bar. It is a Cowon D2 and I love it. Been using it for the past 5 months and it works great for Netlibrary books. I highly recommend it for this application. The 2 gb size is plenty big for books, but you can get one with more memory. It has bookmarking and the few times I forgot to bookmark, I was able to click on the slide bar and I was back to my spot in the book. The battery life is phenomenal. Don't need a recharge for the life of a book and then some. Comes with ac power adapter so can recharge very quickly.
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.
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!
I originally purchased this particular modem because I had one in the past and it had worked well. This modem was no different. My only complaint is that the newer Qwest firmware that they load onto the modem limits some of your options and is very poorly organized. However, there are other firmware versions that work better that you can load on yourself.
Easy to attach and remove from your shoes. This has stood up to the elements well and retains the accuracy of your nike+ sensor. Absolutely worth the purchase.
I made sure that I checked the "Make sure it fits" option before I bought these. well, It said it would fit but it didn't. I ended up having to cut the connectors off and my jeeps wire harness, spliced the wires and connected them w/ electrical tape. This worked but its not a connect and go like it says. I would not recommend these to any jeep owner.
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!
I purchased this item after speaking to a SmartHome representative that told me it would turn on a light and pass power. However, she failed to tell me that this would only be for 15-seconds of pulsing power, and lead me to believe this feature could be deactivated. This device cannot be programed by the SC100 base unit, and only works with a door sensor or motion sensor. Considering the cost, one would think the unit would be more dynamic. I have communicated with SmartHome about my dissatisfaction, but have not received a reply. Additionally, the unit is recommended to turn on a radio as well, but then again for only 15-seconds of on-and-off power that could possibly ruin such electronics. If you are considering purchasing this unit, take into consideration the above review. 15-seconds may not enough time to help a deaf person that may be asleep, or a blind person even with an alarm attached.
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?"
This is a nice system. Unfortunately, we only use this for long trips and only make those 2-3 times per year. So, when we went to use for the 3rd time, we were well out of the 90 day warranty. One of the units screens stopped funtioning. It's very disappointing to only get 2 trips out of a system that cost a couple hundred dollars. I guess I would recommend this product but only if a long warranty was purchased with it.
This is camera case # 6 for me and by far the best. It's easy to configure, tough, well though out, comfortable. The two outer compartments on the back are easy to access with plenty of nooks for various items, velcro close pouches for memory cards, and inside one of the compartments is another zipper compartment that's pretty cool. The compartment for the laptop is well padded with dense foam. The main compartment is well padded and has more than enough inserts for tons of configurations.I had some difficulty finding bags that would fit my D200 with the battery pack attached and this bag has no problem.Size wise is a small backpack (but a good sized camera bag). With ease and room for more I fit...My D200 with battery pack.2 SB800 flashes105 mm macro85 mm f/1.450 mm f/1.418-70 mm kit lens70-300 zoomextension tubeslens hoods2 additional batteriesmemory cards, cables, polarizersand still had room for more.I physically laid my hands on and played with several backpacks from Tamarac, National Geographic, Lowepro and some others. The big thing that sold me on this pack was how dense the foam was. I'd be more confident about my equipment surviving a fall in this bag than any other bag. I expected more from Tamarac; their padding felt flimsy. I own a Tamarac, two smaller Lowepros, a Kata and a Sony bag. This is by far my favorite bag.Oh and it has a saftey whistle built in to one of the buckles. It's an awesome bag. I'm not one to write reviews but I just couldn't keep quiet about this bag.
It might help everyone better understand these reviews of optical devices if reviewers would mention whether they wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Evaluation of optical devices depends on whether the reviewer is looking through another set of lenses. If you wear glasses, please share the strength in diopters, and whether there is an astigmatic or cylindrical correction. Please mention if you wear bifocals or trifocals, and the strength of the reading areas.Overall, I found these Bushnell Xtra-Wide 4x30 Binoculars to be a good value. I use them to watch opera.On a recent trip, these binoculars worked well. I saw six opera performances, in three different opera houses, sitting at various distances from the stage.This was a 3,000 mile road trip, and these Bushnell binoculars seemed to be fairly durable. They survived the packing and unpacking, and the vibration and jostling of car travel. Of course, I did not do any deliberate drop or impact testing! They also survived the summer heat soak test, packed in the parked car.The physical size and weight of these binoculars was not a problem for me, although some might find their size uncomfortable, since these Bushnells are significantly larger than traditional opera glasses. But they are light enough to carry easily, along with an umbrella and water bottle. (This was a long, HOT, summer road trip.) The 4X magnification is a bit stronger than the traditional 3X of opera glasses. However, the field of view IS significantly wider than the smaller, traditional opera glasses. The extra magnification did not make the image more unstable, that is, shaky or jittery. I prefer these Bushnells to the traditional opera glasses.Because these "bins" are larger than average, I was concerned that the opera houses might suspect that these Bushnells were a pair of digital camera binoculars, and object to their use. But no one said anything. Ushers WERE asking people to put away any cameras. Photography IS prohibited. (Here are examples of camera binoculars and camcorder binoculars:BinoCatch 4x28 Digital Binoculars w/Built-In Digital Camera/CamcorderBushnell ImageView 10x25 VGA Digital Camera BinocularCelestron VistaPix 8x32 3.1 Megapixel Binocular/Digital Camera w/LCD (Champagne Gold))There is only one drawback. These Bushnell "bins" have no focus adjustment. I wear "no-line" continuously variable bifocals, that vary from minus 2.5 diopters for distance to zero diopters for reading, with a tiny correction for astigmatism. I found that I can get perfect focus by sliding these Bushnell bins to the right spot in my eyeglass lenses. If you wear glasses that are single focus, lined bifocals, or trifocals, these Bushnell binoculars might not work for you. Your results might possibly be unsatisfactory, depending on the prescription strength and design of your eyeglass lens.
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 product works very well w/ Photoshop. I can edit fine details which I cannot w/ a mouse. Highly recommended.
There's nothing at a local store for this price that comes close. I got these for long-term wearing with a small clip-on MP3 player that plays pink noise at low level while working. Set the volume low enough, and ambient sound comes in fine. This type of design intentionally lets in ambient sound, which is safer for biking, running, walking, etc.They seem to be very secure over the ear and don't pop out like ear buds. They'd be less obvious if they didn't have the silver part as the bottom that seems to be there to re-direct the wire and maybe to help take them on and off. That's my only small complaint.
THIS VCR IS GREAT IF YOU HAVE A HUGE VHS COLLECTION,BUT NOW DAYS WE HAVE DVD'S WHICH IS MUCH BETTER!
So I wanted to run stuff from my computer onto my TV, but my Computer is sooo far from my bed. Easy Fix, I bought this little Cable. Works great! I have this cable set up in a front USB on my computer, running a splitter. It's currently running my keyboard, a mouse, my headphones, and a joystick all at once - No problems at all! I'm very happy this cable works so well :]
This is a great hub. Work well. This is part of my first network that I installed myself. I used all Netgear compnents and I am pleased with the simplicity of the installation. Just plug and go. I do recommend the Netgear FA310TX Nic's also.
These phones are outstanding sonically. Amazing clarity and detail. You will notice many tiny details you never noticed before in your favorite songs.That said, the build quality is not good. I'm currently on my fifth pair of these in four years. (The more expensive Etymotic phones have more intelligent design and much better build quality, so if you can afford better, please investigate those.) These will fail with normal use. If they fail within warranty, "repair" service is prompt (they do not generally repair in the case of the 6i; they just send you a new pair).I still consistently recommend these to people, just warning them about the relatively limited lifespan. As far as I'm concerned, the cost of buying a new pair of these every so often is still a great deal for the advantages they offer.
I will keep it short and simple. My chiropractor uses this massager at his practice and it is the best mechanical massager I have ever used. My wife and I want to buy one for every room in the house. The only thing better is a professionals hands.
Good product and great service....arrived kinda fast also. I will be buying more items in the future from you guys. And to anyone who buys from here I hope you have had a great experience also.
I don't know what Baltimore MW's problem is with this product. It met my expectations. It lets me plug two sets of ear plugs into my ipod. It is not too bulky, the volume control is a very nice feature, and I have not found it slide out of the plug. My wife and I plan to take it on a long plane ride and I believe it will let us listen to music in peace while letting me not have to listen to music at her volume (and she won't have to listen at my volume).
SanDisk Extreme III products always perform perfectly. And the Lifetime Warranty is like a nice warm pillow.
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 returned the GE InstaJack and bought this item because the InstaJack did not work with the DirecTV Tivo. A quick call to the DirecTV support line revealed that only 3 wireless phone jack replicators are compatible. This Belkin product was one of them. After super-simple setup, my DirecTivo was able to dial out for updates. Thanks Belkin!
We had some trouble viewing the slides at first,but with some help from the customer service we were able to figure it out. Great microscope for a great price!
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.
Like other users. It was fine at first then after awhile I had to run the cleaning cycle over and over again just to get decent results. DOnt get this printer stick with something else. Canons are great and the ink is very cheap.
Received a "CPU Fan Abnormal" error on the first restart. The fan is working but the CPU is running to hot at idle. I called Sony they are going to repair, not replace it. I purchased it from Circuit City and they are going to replace it, thank you for standing behind the products you sell! I have had trouble with other Sony products lately, so I think this will be the last Sony product I purchase!
I couldn't give 5 stars because it doesn't have an optical zoom lens. That is not too bad. What did you expect for the price? It is a great little digital camera overall. The user's guide is easy to understand along with the good software. A lot of the posts about the batteries are right on. A card reader is a good idea to have and/or the AC power adapter. I also use conventional and rechargable batteries. I don't have any problem with picture quality. Just be aware that the digital zoom is not going to be clear or as clean as the standard settings. I have had it for a year now and have shot over 900 photos with this great little digital camera. Inside or outside, it has done all that I have asked of it. The LCD is a little hard to see in bright light. The price just keeps on dropping. Maybe I'll need another one if I wear this one out. One more item, I showed it to a buddy and he had to have one for his vacation and has no regrets. He has some wonderful photos of whales off the coast of Mexico. A great little digital camera.
Bought these specifically for my long rides (NEVER listen to White Zombie while in the twisties...). Needed sound isolation and wanted to hear some tunes. The various earbuds/foam bud sizes are a great way to tune the ER6i's for your ear. I tried them all just to see. The default earbud blocks ALL sound, but take some getting used to. I opted for the small size as it allows some noise in and were easier to get out fast. As it turns out, these are so good I carry them around all the time. Great for the office so I cannot hear all the other distractions. Kind of earie though. I cannot even hear myself typing this. Also Amazon's price was awesome, plus buying from them is far more preferable that Billy's pseudo-eBay site.
I was looking for a earplug/ earphone and these are the best ones I have tried yet. When used with the foams they are the best set of earplugs I have had. Add to it real good sound. Decent base and range. Great for use with landscape power tools and working in the shop.
this is a good product. it certainly helps me keep up with my lens cap which i alway lose. l
I've owned 5 CD burners, three of which lasted less than two weeks. Those three were 'bargain' brands, which led me to finally invest in this one, which I had heard was one of the two best ones available (the other one being the Plextor Plexwriter). Well let me just say I'm not sorry I went with the TDK. For reference, my system is a self-built AMD Athlon 1.2 ghz. with 256 megs of ram and Windows 98. I am using it in conjunction with a Creative 52X CD drive. I installed each on a separate IDE channel and the first thing I did after installation was do a 12X Music CD copy directly from the Creative to the TDK using a Maxell 80 minute CD-R Music CD. This burner flies! I didn't time it, but I left the room for a couple minutes and when I returned, it had already finished! I was skeptical, so I took my newly burned CD out to my stereo and it played absolutely perfectly from beginning to end. It was indistinguishable from the original. Installation was easy and I never once looked at the manual, although if you've never installed one before, the manual appears to be complete and should get you through okay.The burner's blue tray adds a subtle beauty to my system and really makes it look pro-built. It comes with great software too, including Ahead Nero 5.5, TDK Digital MixMaster, InCD CD-RW Packet Writing Software, and Adobe ActiveShare. Nero, while not quite as user-friendly as some others, is the most complete set of tools I've seen come with a burner, and is fairly self-explanatory once you've fooled with it for a bit. And of course the TDK also comes with Buffer Underrun Protection. I can't think of a thing that would cause me not to recommend this fine product. It's super-fast, well-built, reliable, easy to install, and easy to look at. If you want professional results, this is the one to get.
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.
I think this is a great filter at a decent price. It serves its purposes, protects my L series and reduces light glare. There are much more expensive filters out there that do the same thing, but why pay more this ones pretty solid.
My older Gateway laptop overheats easily and can really get in a state from the overheating - I paid a lot of money to have it cleaned out and I rebuilt the hard drive, among other things, and still the problems persisted. Finally, I was able to save my laptop and my sanity with this cooling fan. I had one for 3 years that finally died, so I got a new one - I am very pleased with this product. If you have an older laptop and/or one that runs hot, this is a wonderful investment.
Bose has always made good products and this system really brings the music on the iPod to life.Everything is clear and you can hear everything with very good stereo sound seperation, which was impressive considering the size of the unit.It is a bit pricey, but worth it if you like listening to music.
After reading alot of reviews i finally decided to buy this Creative Labs Muvo TX 256.After 10 hrs of using it ,i have to say its a GREAT player.Had a few difficulties with skipping between folders initially,seems we have to get used to the scroller,now its okay.ProsSound Quality .Backlit display is great.FF and Rewind .Instant recognition of the Player when inserted to the USBport (XP).Software provided seems to be good.ConsFound difficultis skipping between folder.no case provided as mentioned in Package content.Volume level could be higher for maximum volume level.
These handcuffs are okay for home use, but if you intend to use them for your profession, go ahead and pop the money on the smith and wesson's. A guy who knows what he's doing or is decently strong could pull the chain apart if he wanted to.
Although Amazon did not state clearly that this is an original Panasonic bulb, the one I received is. It was an exact replacement, in Panasonic packaging, and it works great.If you are curious whether or not replacing your bulb may help improve the brightness of your projector, here is some data. As always, your mileage may vary. I have read that bulbs have quite a variation in lifetime, etc.I have owned my Panasonic PT-AE900U projector for about 2 to 3 years. I use it in low-power mode 99% of the time. After this many years, I felt that the bulb was getting dimmer - but had no way to really tell for sure. Nevertheless, I decided to replace it, and am glad I did. In addition to extending the projector's future use, it is now significantly brighter.The projector had the original bulb and I had put about 1850 hours on it. Mostly from viewing about 5 days a week for an hour to 3 hours per night.First, I purchased a replacement bulb from Ebay to save about a hundred bucks, but I had to send it back, as it would not power up. (The bulb was not manufactured by Panasonic).Finally I broke down and paid for a real Panasonic bulb.After installing it this evening, I can state that the brightness has increased from about 170 lumens (old bulb) to about 500 lumens (new bulb). This was measured with an inexpensive, but reasonably accurate lux meter, using images of snow to provide a near-full white level, with zoom set to nearly full-wide angle, and producing a screen of about 100 inches diagonal or 2.84 square meters (the actual lux values were 62 before replacement and 180 after replacement). The projector was using the unit's preset "Video" mode for both before and after.This data seems to confirm what I had read about bulbs falling to half brightness when used for half lifetime (in this case, it had fallen to about 1/3 original brightness after being used for nearly 2/3 of expected lietime).Hopefully this is useful to someone - but I would advise you to collect other data and opinions before spending lots of bucks just for brightness improvement. I took the gamble and it paid off, but can't guarantee it will for you. But if you're just needing a new bulb because yours has burned out or is approaching the rated 3000 hour mark, this bulb is a good one :-)
As always Bushnell quality is great. Compact and easy to use. The Yardage Pro Scout Rangefinder is a great buy.
I can use it anywhere and not have to look for a desk. The motion is very smooth and the speed can be adjusted. For the price its hard to beat.
I bought this radio to listen to AM news talk. It's light/compact and runs on one AA battery. I use ear buds, so the FM reception may not be as good as using with headphones, but my AM reception is great. I live 30 miles from town in the woods and it picks up stations I've never heard. It's fun to listen to find out where the station is broadcasting from. Tuning is very sensitive but you get used to it. You can't beat it, especially at this price.
This is a much better buy than the full wire set, and is more compact. Locally, we couldn't find anything cheaper either. GOOD BUY!
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.
Pros: Superb Retention of Color, bokeh (background blur), sharpness. Fast silent and accurate autofocus. Great Build quality.Cons: Size, weight and price. Not your everyday walkaround lens. Expensive.
I set it with a 7.1 set of ONKYO speakers I got the clearest sound I have ever listen too on anything from my PS3, MP3, PC, WII
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 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!
This little alert does exactly what it is designed to do. For use as a warning that a particular window or door is being opened. I use it on a back bedroom window and it gives my wife an I just a little more security for very little cost. Also can make an intruder think twice, wondering who it might be alerting.
Elinchrom does it again, and developed another great product. Besides producing wonderful light on subjects, what I like the best is the ease-of -use and portability. The product easy collapses like an umbrella in seconds! The size is perfect for my in-home studio as well. This is a must have and will truly improve your images!
This was a very inexpensive replacement because I lost the cord to put my pictures onto my computer and it works great!!
For the price you pay (I purchased mine at a clearance outlet for a mere $240) you can't beat this. I have a small/medium size room 18' x 16' and this little system fills it up really nice. The sound is clear and crisp, even at very high volumes. The sub does really well also. Set-up is a breeze utilizing the smart set-up option, and there are separate volume controls for the left, right, center, and sub to fine tune it to you liking. The Dolby and DTS options are great, although I am partial to the DTS sound. Movies and music both sound just great. I have had this for 6 months now and have had no problems at all. I did switch to a high grade speaker cable because the wire supplied is your typical small wire that comes with this type of product. I also bought the smaller Omni mounts for the rears ($25 for two at circuit city).Others have complained about lack of options but seriously, if you do your homework then you know what you're getting. Friends and family have purchased other brand systems that are similar to this one (Sony, Panasonic, Phillips, RCA, even the similar Pioneer), and paid even 100-250 dollars more, but this one easily outperforms them.I really expected alot less from this but I was, and still am, very impressed and satisfied. Again, for the price, it just can't be beat. If you're on a budget and really want to get the bang for your buck look no further.
The unit is nice looking but the product is buggy. The company offered no support...the 800 phone number is out of service, no response on chat line or to mumerous emails. It is hard to beleive that a big name company like Philips would totally ignore their customer.
I can't say enough about this product. It has paid for itself twice over since I purchased it a couple of months ago. Faster and easier than a gopher pole or cable tossing. I primarily use it for under raised flooring and the glow in the dark green tip definitely helps. It has no problem with existing conduit, grounding wires or existing Cat 5/6 or video cabling. Make sure you tighten the connections when you put the pieces together. If you are a little off when aiming for your target and as long as the glow in the dark tip is touching the floor, then just twist the rod in the direction you want to turn it will roll over in that direction and get you back on track.
This really simple to put on your lens and keep the glass clean also it is really good at protecting your lens from breaking. It claims to keep UV out of your lens but I think it makes easier.
I love this printer when it's working, but it's a tempermental beast for sure. I purchased one on New Year's Day, installed it with no problems and loved it right away. The photos I printed to compare with my old Epson photo printer were so much better - truer color, better detail, etc., even in 8-1/2 x 11. Two days later, a friend came over and asked me to print a photo from his compact flash card. Maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I didn't think it was that delicate. I put the card in upside down, and the light started flashing. The manual and website say you just put it in the right way and all will be well, but no matter what I did, the light kept flashing. The printer would work if the command came from the computer to print, but otherwise it would do nothing. The control panel was useless. After 1 hour with Tech Support in India, they told me to return it to the store and exchange for a new one. I suspected the pins were bent in the slot, but you'd think that would just make the slot unworkable, not the whole machine. Yesterday, I got a new printer. Tried to uninstall the software before reinstalling, but no matter what I did it would not install. 2 hours with technical support in India did the trick. I had to do 4 levels of uninstall before reinstalling the software. Now it seems to be working again just fine. I shined a flashlight into the compact flash slot and sure enough, the pins were fine and I confirmed I had bent the pins on the first machine. That makes me very nervous, so be careful when you insert a card into the slot. I may just forego it entirely and connect the camera to the computer rather than run the risk, which sort of defeats the purpose of having the slots there in the first place.
This computer has been working out great since I bought it about 3 months ago. With the coax hookup in the back my monitor will double as a TV and it even comes with a remote. The card readers located on the front are very convenient as is the USB port on the front. There are 4 more USB ports located on the back which is way more than I need right now but it's good to know that when I do need them they will be there. It has room for 2GB RAM which is nice. You can put this computer almost anywhere because of it's size. The only downside I see is the lack of room for expansion. That hasn't really been an issue for me at this point though.
We looked all over town for a case that would protect our Tom Tom One. I finally decided to look online for a case specifically made for it. The case arrived quickly and was perfect. I am very pleased.
Plugged it in and updated the firmware to version 2.7 via ethernet connection and man this thing works wonders. Upconversion is excellent and HD DVD playback is superb.The unit and the remote control are also built like tanks! Those who own an XA2 know exactly what I mean.
I previously purchased a VisionTek Ti500 for $400 when it first came out.Within a few months, the fan failed and the card overheated. Rather then send me an RMA, they sent me a new fan without any instructions on how to replace it - it was no straightforward and the install chipped a ceramic on the board.They replaced it with another card whose heatsink simply fell off of the card.When I requested an RMA, they said that VisionTek had gone bankrupt and that they were the new VisionTek who was not required to honor the warranty. They offered me an upgrade option with several cards - all but one resulted in a higher price for the upgrade then to buy the card at Best Buy.I offered them to exchange me their lowest-priced upgrade card, which would have cost me $40 (mind you, my original card was $400), or I would escalate and FedEx the company CEO at the following address:Hartford Computer group, 1610 Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067and post my experience on online store reviews.They failed to respond in 2 days, so here is the result.Please note that I am neither advising or dissuading anyone from buying their cards, but simply posting a truthful and unbiased account of my experience with VisionTek.
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!
Memory card just plain works. Being used in a Canon flash-based HD camcorder, it provides 2+ hours of recording time on highest quality setting. Transfer speeds to my PC are as expected. Delivery from Amazon was pretty quick.
I was going to buy Bose 38 series and after listening to this system in a friends place, I changed my mind. The subwoofer and the receiver alone is worth the money. Bought 849.99 in Circuit City. Highly recommend it... The only drawback is the speakers are heavy and big.. If onkyo could fix it and replace them with, bose like, small speakers it would have been better for me..
Although the description says this cable works with all Visor handhelds, the cable does not fit the HotSync port on the Visor Edge. It's a different size. I found this out the hard way.
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 bought this lens because I wanted to try some macro (micro in Nikon's world) shots of flowers and insects without spending a ton of $$$. This lens has been wonderful so far and I'm glad that I purchased it. There are better and more expensive macro lenses out there, but this one suits my needs and saved me some money.
The monster is just what I was looking for in regards for additional protection for my electronics.
I could not find anything even close to this in the store for less than 50 bucks!! This is exactly what I wanted for my HP 17.3 screen laptop. The velcro strap will not close but it fits snugly in the laptop sleeve anyway so I don't really need the strap!! I am taking an online course and I put my books, papers, laptop and extra accessories all in this with room to spare!! It seems to be pretty durable to me, however, I do not walk all over campus and it is not being lugged around every day. Excellent :)
I have a DCS-6620G and DCS-5300G. They both developed minor problems shortly after the 1 year warranty ran out. The DCS-6620G ethernet port failed and the DCS-5300G pan capability failed. I called DLink tech support and they told me that they will not repair these products or exchange them after the warranty, and that there are no authorized service centers. I escalated through 3 levels of tech support and then to US customer support and was given the same story and no way to get them repaired. The customer service lady stated that this was their policy on all products. They expect you to discard your $800 camera and buy another one. I recommend you don't buy any DLink product costing more that $100 - $200 as they are not very reliable and are disposable once they fail.
The nuvi 360 is THE last Garmin product I intend to own. Garmin - three strikes and you're out: 1) dim display, 2) outdated maps, 3) poor quality. But wait, there's more: 4) severely limited routing preferences, 5) poor reliability, 6) illogical routing, 7) weak POI search capability, 8) poor mp3 player implementation, 9) WAAS does not work, and 10) behind the competition. There you have it, a top 10 list of why this loyal Garmin user is giving up. It's a sad day. I really liked my GPS V and Quest. But Garmin dumbed down the interface and gave up the features I liked when they started putting out the current generation street pilot, zumo, and nuvi. What Garmin does well is customer support, but if the devices were any good I would not need to be contacting customer service for warranty replacement. My last street pilot was replaced several times before I gave up. It is a sad note when you have to keep a map and compass in the car just because you never know when a Garmin GPS may not work!
The product arrived in a very short time. The price was very cheap. I am extremely satisfied. I would recommend this company to anyone
Bought this remote over a year ago... nothing but problems. Own many Harmony remotes and while the most expensive, it is the worst. If it worked, it still would be awkward. I would purchase a Harmony One at half the price. Don't waste your money!!!!
Very good product, easy to use, high resolution, not too expensive, easy to carry on... Want a nice camera, go buy it!
Works great i can charge my ipod nano and my creative zen and i saved like $15 bucs at most stores something like this goes over $35 bucs.
Fantastic tool for photographers. Good quality and easily adjustable. Better than the lower cost alternatives. Highly recommended.
Not sure what some of the problems were with the negative reviews but I highly suspect they did not know what they were doing. I've burned over a twety DVDs with this brand, everything from backups, picture storage to my daughters home videos. Never had a problem with a single one of them.Only reason I gave it 4 stars is that I found a cheaper brand that also hasn't given me problems.
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 did a good bit of research before buying my camera, and found that, for the price, this was the best one for the job. I'm not a professional photographer, but I wanted something that took good pictures and would be easy to operate.The multi-angle LCD makes it easy to take pictures overhead, down low and of myself.It's also durable. I accidentally left it on top of my car and drove off one morning. I realized my mistake about half a mile from my house and when I found the camera (at the end of my block) it only had some minor scratches on it, and still works perfectly.I took it to Greece in 2006, and came back with some amazing pictures (links below).Would definitely recommend.[...]
THis computer was great for the first year, then it started having ploblems. The battery completely died, as in the computer refuses to start up with the battery in it claiming there is something wrong with it. The screen now flashes weird little lines across it every now and then. One day it just decided it would take 25 minutes to boot up, literally. It would boot up in about 7 minutes, then after that, it would take 20-25 minutes before I could open a single application. Windows would sit there and I'd click on the icon for internet explorer and it would sit there and act like it was thinking, then 5 mintues later internet explorer would open, and 5 mintues later it would be able to display my homepage. I took it to a specialist who scanned it and said there was no malware/viruses on it. I reformtted it to fix the problem. This was the 4th time I have had to reformat the computer. Once it just lost 30 gigs of information. The folders were there, they were just empty. And no I did not accidentally delete the stuff and I am the only one who touches the computer as it stays with me all day at college. Nothing but a pain after year one. Once it just forgot that it could play sound. It said it had drivers, the volume was up, but it wouldn't play any sound. That was another reformat fix at the advice of a specialist.
I ordered this on April 25th. Today is May 15th, 2010 and the item still has not shipped. It is shown as "in stock". They should not list this as in stock if it is not in stock. Poor shipping, or minimally; false advertising re availability. Update: It is now May 23rd,and the item still has not shipped; and it is still shown as "in stock".
These eyepieces are a great value and an easy way to try out a variety of sizes. All work very well and are usable on my 4 inch refractor. With my 8 inch SCT the 6mm eyepiece is hard to use but that is to be expected unless the conditions are very good. If you wear glasses the eye relief can be a problem, I had to put my contacts in to make observing easier.I don't like using colored filters so the included ones are pretty worthless to me. However, the included moon filter is great and works very very well especially during a full moon. The included case is also very good.This is a great little package. It will allow you to find the eyepieces you use most and then invest in 1 or 2 really good pieces of glass.
I finally made my venture into the world of high definition television. I am very happy I finally made this move, it has completely enhanced my TV viewing experience. This is my first high def TV purchase and although I don't regret my purchase too much, I do wish I would have done a bit more research before finally making my decision.This TV gives a beautiful picture and more inputs then you'll ever need (including HDMI, of coarse, and also USB, which is cool). The television is quite attractive and very slim when compared to other DLP televisions. The TV is very quiet, I can't hear the color wheel or anything else at all. I noticed in other reviews that people talk about straight lines bowing, luckily I don't have this problem.Like I said, the picture is beautiful... and I mean BEAUTIFUL! My parents have a plasma TV and this DLP is leagues above it as far as picture quality is concerned. This isn't an entirely fair comparison because my parents bought a "budget" 42 inch plasma, which is now over a year old. Higher end plasmas and LCDs look a bit better then this Samsung - but you pay for that. With a budget around $2000.00 I wanted the best bang for the buck I could find and I ended up choosing this TV because of it's size and it's picture quality (especially for this size).There is a catch to this TV though. You are buying the standard lamp and color wheel DLP if you choose this one. This will bite your wallet in the future because about every 1000-3000 hours you will need to replace the lamp. This wouldn't be so bad if the replacement lamps weren't so expensive ($200-$400). I have heard some owners getting up to 16,000 hours with their bulbs, but that's extremeley rare, typically you're looking at less then 5000 hours. I purchased my TV at Best Buy and I purchased the service plan with it so it's not too bad now, but in 4 years I'm on my own. I sorta hope the TV goes out at the end of the 4 years and I get a new LED DLP >=]I wish I could give this TV my highest recommendation because of the price/quality, but it scores low in value. The reason I score it low on value is because for just a couple hundred dollars more you can get LED version of the same exact TV. LED DLPs last MUCH longer (20,000 - 60,000 hours) so you will save a lot of money in the long run. Also you wont have to deal with the lamp going out at exactly the wrong time. I have a feeling that lamps are going to become harder to find in the future and that they may cost more because of that. I hope that's not that case though.Unfortunately buying a TV these days is a lot like buying a home computer. Gone are the days of CRT TVs that really never became outdated (until now). Now when you buy a TV it can become outdated nearly as soon as you bring it home, like in my case. Oh well, this TV looks beautiful, my XBOX 360 games now look amazing and for that I can't complain. I still LOVE this TV!** UPDATE **I recently learned that if you set the TVs mode from dynamic (default) to standard then you will get much more life out of your bulb (1000 - 2000 more hours). Personally standard looks better in my opinion because it's much more natural. When I switch to dynamic now it seems overly bright and a little washed out. However, dynamic mode is great for video games.
I love these earbuds. I wish I had bought two pair when I did so I would have one when this pair goes bad. The cord is a little thin but haven't had any problems. It is long enough I can keep my player in my pocket, which I couldn't do with my Apple earbuds. They are super comfortable and block out sound enough that I can wear them without increasing the volume while mowing the lawn. And the sound quality is nearly equal to my full ear cover headphones, so excellent! I highly recommend them.
First of all, I am a 15 year old high school student, so as you might imagine, i have a great need for good headphones. I'm on my second pair of the Sony MDRG42LP Street Style's and have found them to be incredible. My first pair lasted 3 1/2 years through all kinds of abuse including rain, sleet, and snow and held up wonderfully. They look good, have incredible(for headphones)bass and treble, have a long cord without being too long, take abuse w/ out any effect on the sound, are comfortable,are a good value, and have become almost like my friends. I say I am on my second pair because the first pair finally met an end when the cord broke allowing static electricity to mix with the music signals. Barring that little freak problem, my originals would probably lasted for many more years.I highly recomend them if you want good value, sound, looks, and comfort. GO BUY A PAIR NOW!
Bought this battery September of 2006. Worked great on our first trip. Greatly outlasted the original battery. Took it on a trip March 2007. The battery only gives 1/4 of its original performance. Caused a lot of lost shots on our trip. I noticed the word "POWER" was spelled "POWWER" on the battery. This would seem to provide a hint to the quality. Too bad. I loved this battery on the first trip.
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.
Super quality printer; faxes and copies very nicely. Home use for one year now and still doing a great job.
Absolutely magnificent, this home theater is great there is nothing better, totally worth it, if you have the urge for something of quality, must buy bose in any presentation
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!
I have to admit this case looks good, fits well, and I like the idea of the kickstand to put your video iPod upright when you want to watch it. My biggest beef though is it is nearly impossible to open up the case once you snap it on. Seriously tough! I need a case where I can slide the iPod in and out easily because I like to dock mine in to an alarm clock at night. This will fit almost any size video iPod, but it's a real challenge to open it up easily once on. Be warned.Now if you never want to take it out... this is the case for you!
I replaced a built-in (on motherboard) Ethernet 10/100 network connection with this Intel Pro/1000 (gigabyte) network adapter with no problems. The speed seems much better and the install procedure was easy. New updates are available via Microsoft Windows Update procedure.. I even bought 3 more of these adapters to replace the network adapters in my other computers...
I had a MacBook Pro with 1GB of RAM. I like to run Parallels with Windows XP along with a lot of other Mac applications. When I did that, my MacBook would slow down and the beach ball of death would show up for several minutes. Now, with 2 of these bad boys in my computer, my MacBook runs faster and more smoothly with all these apps going.I would strongly recommend this product!
In my Country in most computer stores it is difficult to find this 12ft power cord,and it is very common when you buy a new computer the power cord that`s included is very small and sometimes not good quality.I specially recomend Belkin 12FT AC Replacement Power Cord (AC Male to AC Female) for those who like good things and need it for a big computer desk.
Useful add on - extra power, second shutter release, good balance!
The styling and feel of the mouse are great but the quick pop-out battery does not last more than a few 8hr days. The mouse comes with a battery charger and a spare battery, but it's kindof a pain. a cradle would be better - the LX1000 is better
fantastic product. its durable, compact, and looks nice! i appreciate the leather and the discrete magnetic closure.
It's a real quality product. The connectors, the remote control and the base have a very good termination. The only negative point is that some features that you handle manually with the IPOD classic 60Gb is not in the remote control.
I opted for this Altec laptop fan after reading the reviews of other brands. My laptop would always overheat after a long period of usage, especially when playing a pc game that takes a lot of processes to run.I would say the cooler works great. My computer never turns off from overheating anymore when I have this baby plugged in.However, i'd like to say a couple things regarding the design. The plug that connects to the cooler isn't sturdy enough it will unplug sometimes and I wouldn't notice. I just wish the plug you connect to the cooler was built in, and not detachable. Note: this cooler comes with a slightly annoying blue light that (depending on which side of you laptop usb port you plug it in on) and it will probably irritate you if you tend to leave your laptop on all night in your room like I do.Also, to get the best out of this cooler, always leave it switched on its highest setting. I think the low setting is useless, at least for my laptop.
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.
My digital camera Nikon D60 that fit prefect!! Nice and comfortable. Suggest it for you better.
I received the Linksys WAP and this Linksys wireless card for a great birthday present. After about 45 minutes of setup and tinkering and I had everything configured and up and running. I plugged my WAP into a spare port on an Intel 8-Port switch which has connectivity to the Internet thru a Cisco DSL Router, providing DHCP. Okay, so everything is working and ping returns good results. (Don't forget to switch the WAP to Infrastructure!) The range was POOR beyond belief! As soon as I got about 5 feet away, still in plain line of site, all connectivity dropped. Don't let the LinkSys config tool fool you - sometimes even when it show's 0% strength, you still have a connection. But ping now returned nothing.So, I luckily had a loaner wireless card from 3Com from my Dad. Once I configured out how to get it to talk to the LinkSys WAP, I was in business. Now, I'm about 50 feet away, outside with the connectivty working thru several walls and a concrete basement wall!So, ditch the LinkSys card ASAP if you have any problems. Go with another brand, Lucent has been recommended here as well. So much for keeping the technology all in the same company for better results!
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.
Worked fine at first then died after 4 days and 3 or so writes/deletes
No one's perfect but this is close. This equipment solves storage issues and I found it to be easier to handle than what I read. Alot of issues are minor and solved by reading other reviews. The price is great, entering names was not a four hour process, the machine is a lot faster switching and the quality of sound and picture is fine. It you want more spend 750 and get another machine that does the same thing. Disc loading names isn't the machines fault as are some of the other issues mentioned. Read the manual and have fun with this great solution.
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!
I bought this as an alternative to the pricey two-element Canons (250D or 500D) and the discontinued Nikons (5t and 6t). I have a Rebel XT, and didn't need the adapter that this comes with, just wanted the 52mm lens itself, but that wasn't available on Amazon, so I bought this kit instead. It says it is made in Japan, and I can believe it. Nicely made, solid feel, good clean threads. The adapter looks pretty nice also.I'm using this with a 50mm/1.8 prime lens, and initial results look much better than with a single-element filter. As is expected with such a setup, there's almost no variation available in lens to subject distance, and depth of field is very small. But this is a great way to get a huge jump in magnification and extend the capability of your camera, for not much money.
It's not a BOSE however, for the money spent, I love it.
Color-coded connectors are industry standard (purple keyboard, green mouse); works with the keyboards and mice I tried with it, and the price is right.
I bought this for the USB and dvix capability. Love that I can bring one usb stick instead of 6 dvds (if needed). great for the kids.
This compressor gives a lot of sustain, i use this with a PRS SE NICK CATANESE with mics emg-81/85 and a FENDER AMERICAN STANDARD STRATOCASTER and works perfect, adds punch to my clean tone and gain tones also, its essencial in my pedalboard, 100% recommended!
We liked the old 70's look w/the tuner. But need remote to change stations. Keep that in mind. Works well w/ DVD player. For cd's.Speakers give off great sound for being their size.
Great UV Filter with no color cast and minimal flaring and IQ loss. I primarily use these as a protective cover so they live on my lenses.. I once had a friend drop my camera and luckily the glass on the filter broke and not the glass on the lens! Can't go wrong with B+W, even through they are the most expensive filters out there. I never had any problems with the threads binding up as with some other brands. I haven't had a chance to compare to Hoya or any of the other filter manufacturers, but these are great if you can afford them.
This video card was an excellent upgrade to my computer. It has greatly increased the quality and speed of the graphics on my computer, especially when it comes to gaming. I love this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good PCI Video Card.
This product is great.Learn to use it and you will not use any thing else.No more ink on hands or any thing else.I have ben useing this product sence it first came out and love it. Robert Martin Austin Texas
The main reason I went with the Substage 100 was because of It's size. It is one of the few Subwoofers that you don't need to use as a coffee table because of it's thin size. It is easily hidden and gives a nice rich Bass sound that fills the room.I'm very pleased and will probably purchase another one for my Stero Upstairs as well.
This is a very good product...easy and practical to install and use. Highly recommend it...
No where in the information provided it said that it did not work with SD cards over 1GB. I use 2 and 4 GB cards. Therefore the product is useless to me.
Unfortunately, this wire is the flimsiest "18ga" wire I have ever seen, and the insulation material is not of very good quality. If you want a quality product, I am afraid you should look elsewhere and expect to pay more.Additionally, the spools are flimsy and several of the rolls arrived with broken spools, which makes unspooling a bit of a challenge.
Absolutely LOVE the Sansa Sandisk! We have 3 now! Its way better than an iPod because you don't have to contend with issues using iTunes.
Worked beautifully for a few days, then leaked all over the place. Everywhere. Complete, utter garbage.
this case does not fit a hp ipacq 1935...its too big
This is the touchiest computer-related item that I've ever used. It absolutely refuses to accept any CD-R discs except some real cheapies which I bought at Office Depot. Therefore, I can't burn anything onto decent media, which is more likely to last for awhile. The irony of all ironies is that this burner would not even accept the sample Iomega disc which was enclosed in the box!Burning discs with this device is incredibly frustrating. From the first, it's been all but impossible to make compilation music CD's. After a hellish experimentation process, after trying every trick in the book, I finally worked out a process which seemed to work. However, even going through the complimated rigmarole that I came up with doesn't guarantee success with any consistency. Get ready to burn a lot of coasters, people. I sure have.I initially had no problem simply copying a disc, but now even that function won't work. I have to download every track as a WAV file, then burn the disc from the hard drive. Ridiculous.My only consolation is that I'll be getting a new computer before too long, with an internal CD-R drive, so that I can junk this thing. BTW, I'm no computer idiot, nor are my problems a result of "user error." All I can tell you is that this is entirely a hit-or-miss device -- note that reviewers either find it works beautifully, or hate it beyond reason. It's all luck. I suggest that you try something more reliable.
Excellent cable, a bit pricey for a single sata to e-sata cable, but you get what you pay for. No problems converting 2 MacPro's secondary internal sata drive port to an external esata fed through the bottom empty dvd tray. Cable feels solid and thicker in comparison to other cables I used from monoprice that failed.
I sent this as a gift for my son who says it works as advertised and has a nice speaker system, too. He really liked it, so that's good enough for me.
I ordered this as a gift for my grandparents' anniversary. It was really impressive! The display is gorgeous; images look like real photos with bright, clear colors. It can be seen from across the room, or viewed from an angle, with complete clarity. The battery lets you remove the frame from the AC adaptor and hold it to view photos close up.The most difficult part was determining what size I should save photos on my computer, in order to have them completely fill the frame's screen display. Cropping pictures to 688x468 worked perfectly. The picture is all there, without any black edge around it. The transition effects are very nice--not simply blinking to the next photo, but fading in and out in unique ways to make a nice slide-show presentation.The interface seemed fairly easy to use, once you get the hang of it. I used a memory card from my digital camera, put it in my photo printer, saved images from my computer to the card, and then plugged the card directly into the frame. I could then transfer the photos to the frame's memory itself, or simply play the photos off the inserted card. You can divide your pictures into different folders on the frame and then select which ones to display in your current show. (I had originally planned to use my thumb drive to transfer photos, but there is no USB port in the frame. There is a cable that allows you to connect the frame directly to a USB port in your computer, but I haven't tried that option.)I wasn't sure I wanted to spend $200 on a digital frame when there are cheaper ones available, but after reading other reviews and visiting a variety of sites, this seemed like the best choice for a quality product. (Amazon had the best price.) The frame does not have some of the flashier features that others boast, such as the ability to play music, but I just wanted a good screen that displayed images well, offered smooth slide-show transitions, and was simple to use. All in all, I was very impressed with this product. This was an excellent choice!!
A great find at a great price! Had to replace my broken mount and this fit the bill. Great product. Seller was excellent with shipping.
We've had this thing for a couple years now. We've used it in our kitchen, and in the car on longer trips. Picture was good enough for the kids. Sound is OK for such tiny speakers.The functions could be a little simpler. Would like a "previous channel" button on the remote.Major problem is it just stopped working. The DVD was stuck in it. It wouldn't play or eject. It was a rental and due back, so I took the thing apart to get the DVD out. It wouldn't let another dVD go in after reassembly.Tech support was no help. They wanted me to ship it back to them. It's probably not worth messing with it.For the price, I wouldv'e expected higher quality.I'll probably buy a Sony or other higher end brand this time.
I have been buying DVD's for a while now but this is the worst ever. Failure rate is extremly high . I have a sony burner and i use Nero for writing DVD's. This is the first time i am buying Taiyo Yuden. I have bough Ritek , Verbatim and even memorex and none of them were this bad. I bought 100 so stuck big time now .
Good overall (sound & ease of use), but will not charge my IPOD 4th! I gave it a 2 star because I don't like being misled!
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!
Using with my Canon S3 IS. Very fast card. No problems so far. And the price is great too!
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!
I guess I'm the most recent victim of Toshiba's SD-3980.Freezing and then telling me every disc is bad, even the one I just watched earlier. It lasted all of 3 and half months after about 6 times of use.I consider myself fortunate however, as I purchased it with a 1 yr. replacement contract from Sear's. So, back it is going.Believe it or not, Consumer's gave this a good rating in it's class, that's why I bought it- forget Consumer's, I'm checking the AMAZON reviews from now on instead. Glad to have this web site
I was about to buy this one to connect my laptop to a TV. But after looking at all other reviews, I came to know this is not the product I require. Thanks to all for the information. The correct title should be "RCA Component RGB to VGA Cable"
I use this case for a Canon GL1, a wide angle lens, a few batteries, and it's charger. And there's still room to spare. The exterior of the case looks great, and it seems well made. I would have given it a 5-Star review if it weren't for the somewhat flimsy foam inside. If you often store your camera case the way it's shown in the picture and have a heavier camera, you need to leave quite a bit of foam around the camera for support. Because there is quite a bit of room inside, you may be tempted to remove a lot of the foam to make several pockets. This may be disadvantageous because it will weaken the foam support around the main camera, and after a while thinner rows of foam will break free and not hold the camera in place. Make sure you plan accordingly before you remove the foam. I would recommend storing the camera closer to the hinges rather than the handle, so it doesn't put a weight strain on the weaker foam in the middle.
I've used several brands of noise cancelling. This is the first time I paid over $150 for a pair, but I heard/read nothing but good things about this product.I finally decided to 'bite the bullet' and get me a pair.My expectations were exceeded. They are not small so don't expect a small package or something that can be easily put in a purse or small bag. They do work really well and the sound quality is amazing.
I purchased this over a year ago for my home theater system and it works great. The best price I could find and what a great product. The sound is great and I mainly use them for music through the rest of the rooms in the house.
Great transfer rates with USB 2.0the retractable usb male tip is great u never lose the lid. I lost it for about 3 months then i found it in my dryer. It probably went though the dryer about 4 times and its still in mint condition basically. I would feel comfortable running a car over it. Great just don't loose it.
We finally went with broadband cable access and wanted to share the cable between an iMac and a Dell. I hooked everything up to a Linksys modem and router using Cat-5 cables and hit the power switch. That was it. The router pulled the IP addresses and we were on line in less than 10 minutes. I would suggest using a network card as the USB install seemed rather complex. I have no complaints with the router or modem.
if u look up something by name it takes like 20min to find it and the majority of da time if wont find it. the features on r ok, but the accuracy on it sux never use it anymore google maps on my phone blows this gps away any day...
This is my third scanner and is far the best, instructions are easy to read and the software is user friendly, I was enable to quickly and accurately enter text, photos and other printed material into my computer, and locate them easily at later dates. Epson Perfection 1250 is a great buy for the price.
I purchased this external hard drive because I've always liked my 250 GB Maxtor One Touch although it gets a lot hotter than the physically larger Western Digital drive I own. I was hoping to use the 500 GB Maxtor One Touch III to backup 3 computers. Unfortunately it failed in the first week. Maxtor (Seagate) replaced it with a "refurbished" drive that was DOA. Replacing the "refurbished" drive will take several more weeks, and I'm wondering if I could trust another "refurbished" drive.
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.
Very pleased with this purchase which arrived in a timely manner. My only disappointment is the speed selections - -EP or SP. Would have like to have had 3 speed choices , however am very pleased otherwise !
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?
Works perfectly in my Panasonic DMC-ZR1. Will hold 1180 12MP photos, or about 1 hour of HD video.
It's good and easy to set up for windows 98 SE.On the manual, it said that this card only connect for 63 digital devices. And on the list i can't find my digital camcorder(Sharp VLWD450U). But it still works cool and easy to transfer my video to the computer.The software is a little bug. When i want to transfer from avi to rm, it didn't work. I think may because the software is ulead version 4.0.Also, it includes the IEEE1394 cable, cool!
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.
This is the second one of these we had. The first didn't work out of the box and the second one worked for a week or less. Don't bother. We have several Sandisk MP3 players that work great. I wish we'd stuck with that. This was was even mine, not my kids'. They use the SanDisk and are hard on them.
This works great for connecting my component video out on my Apple TV/ BluRay Player to the VGA in on my ViewSonic video projector. It does not convert the signal - the projector does that but just uses the VGA port as the interface.
I've been looking for a simple to use, easy to install, and durable amp for my Jeep Wrangler for months. This amp fit the bill for my Jeep. I hooked up my stereo through it and it has been cooking ever since. Now I don't have to worry if a little water gets in the back when I take the top off and go four-wheeling. It was really easy to mount on the deck behind the seat. I really like the gold plated terminals. They don't ever seem to get messed up with rust or dirt or anything. I'll probably have this amp as long as I have the Jeep... forever.
I didn't buy mine through Amazon, but I want to take every opportunity to warn people away from the rip-off that is this piece of junk. Like the other reviewer, we began converting VHS tapes to DVDs. We at least got further along than he/she did, but it eventually stopped recognizing blank DVDs. Well, we thought, at least we still have the DVD player functionality. Wrong. The machine now refuses to play any commercial DVD with copy protection (read: 99% of them).If you're driving along the I-5 near San Diego sometime soon and you see one of these fly out of a car window, honk and say "hello."
It works. Does what it is supposed to do. Typical Transcend.Amazon's frustration free package helps (really no package)The blister packs are a pain. This just came in the littlepop-open plastic box. Very simple.
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.
I received these as a gift. They now sit in drawer in my house. I would not recommend these. Sound is terrible. Comfort is okay.
the sensor is genuine, works just fine, is attractive,is brand name, good color, stickum slight problem on reuse,overall excellent.
Lowepro offers consistently well-made products, and this SlipLock Pouch is no exception. It is secure and well padded. I use it to hold a Garmin GPS60CS GPS receiver, but you could easily use it for a small digital camera or other accessory. It is a bit deep for the smallest cameras, which might tend to get lost in the bottom of the pouch, although you could put additional items like spare batteries underneath to raise them up. The main pouch has a double-closure design for good security: a drawstring closure is covered by the main flap with a velcro seal. A front mesh pocket is a good place to store small things like spare AA batteries or, in my case, an external antenna for the GPS. A cleverly designed double-velcro sealed belt loop allows you to easily and securely attach the pouch to your belt or the hip-belt of a backpack without having to remove your belt. Two D-rings on the sides also give you the options of using it with a shoulder strap.NOTE (5/3/06): The photo of this pouch has recently been changed and no longer looks like the pouch I reviewed. I don't know whether it is an error in the photo or whether Amazon has used the same description for a completely unrelated product.NOTE (5/27/06): Correct photo has been added again.
For the low cost how can anyone pass up this huge storage space. I've possibly taken over 1,000 pictures with it and have not had a problem yet.
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, 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.
TAO 1.5-Inch Digital Keychain Frame (Brushed Metal)This item is handy and accepts all the pictures. The clarity of the picture was ok but not as clear as a camera would be. A bigger picture would work better.
Better price than I would have gotten at Staples...and I didn't have to drive there and pay local taxes.Costco prices are actually better, but they package the wrong black ink for my Canon printer.
Item looks as given in amazon site. It works fine with notebook charging and other of general appliances. I tried charging two types of laptops - Compaq Pesario and Thinkpad T61. Only problem I see (rather hear) is sound of cooling fan inside this inverter which is high and even dominates your car AC fan at max. Point to tell here is I used in my 2007 Accord v6.Hint: Check your car power system specs before you buy this product. Checking this helps you to buy a right product.
I was going to give this camera 4 stars because it does collect noise in shadows even at ISO 200 (100 isn't so bad). However, I decided to give it 5 stars for value.When I bought this camera, I put it head-to-head with the Kodak Z712 IS. The kodak is a good camera with comparable quality and features. I eventually decided that I enjoyed using the panasonic more because of its high quality LCD screen, included rechargeable long-lasting battery, variable speed zoom, better feel (IMHO), and manual focus (a feature I could not find on the kodak and do not believe it has). I also like that the ISO is hidden away in the menu; I don't accidentally change it while I am taking pictures in manual mode. The kodak takes less-noisy pictures but uses a longer shutter speed to do it.I really enjoy the portability of this camera. It weighs less than a pound and has a ton of features and options not found in a regular point and shoot. I like its intuitive controls. In the end, I decided the noise wasn't as big of an issue for me because I usually only print 4x6 photos. If I need to print bigger pictures, I can use Gimp (photo-editor) to easily soften the noise while preserving most of the detail. One major lacking feature in the panasonic is the inability to zoom (or shoot photos) during movie mode. If you cannot live without these features, do not get the panasonic. You could get these features in either the Canon S3 IS (zoom and photos) or the Kodak Z712 IS (zoom only).
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.
I bought this item Saitek Eclipse II Backlit Keyboard to help me see the letters since I closely loosing my sight-- macular degeneration, this back lit board did not help as I was hoping it would for visually impaired folks the letters should be as large as possible and back lit. And the lighting around the edges of the individual keys should be eliminated. This peripheral light washes out the lid letters, then it would be an excellent keyboard for visually impaired folk.
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.
Here is a follow-up to my earlier post.I ended up returing my 2nd Linksys. Though it worked a bit better it still kept crashing when doing port forwarding!I got an SMC Barricade instead - works flawlessly and it even has a print server!! I can heartily recommend the SMC, this is what the Linksys should have been. Clearly it was shipped too early.
I am completely satisfied with my purchase of a Nikon Coolpix S Series leather case. It is a sturdy case with genuine leather and a magnetic closure. My camera did not come with a case so it was taking a beating. Now, with the case, I will get years more reliability out of the camera.The price, including free shipping, was under $11.00 dollars....a very fair deal.The camera, bought from another vendor, has performed beyond my expectations and I wouldn't hesitate to buy either item again.The case was my first Amazon purchase but not my last.Thanks
This a particularly easy to use GPS....I had an earlier model & found that the OneXL is easier again to use...although older model was also extremely user friendly ...The One XL has a faster satellite response plus having an SD slot to download any extra maps required is a tremendous advantage. I think anyone purchasing this new model will be extremely happy....just wish that the manufacturers actually included a carry case with the original purchase and just added a little onto the price, as very few retailers seem to keep the cases.
I haven't had any problems with these headphones at all. Some people complained about how they hurt and it is true they do hurt your ears for the first week or so until you are used to them, then they are fine. It will lose signal every once in a while when the batteries start dying, but it's not too bad.
I purchased the Zoom H2 portable recorder and you'll be glad you have this high-capacity card for live recordings. The manufacturer says only certain brands of SDHC cards will work and this is one of them.
Well, I was standing at CompUSA staring at the XircomSpringPort Modem and the CardAccess Wristband Thincom Modem. TheXircom [costs] 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!
I skipped the ipod because I wanted a fm radio. The 795 offered a radio and the in-line recording capability. To this point, I am disappointed. The stick control is very sensitive making it difficult to use. Moreover, the radio gets poor reception. On the positive side, the sound quality is good, and it does get good battery life. I would also say that if you have medium sized arms the arm band is useless (and hideous). Because the radio is useless, I would have been better off with the ipod.
I picked up these cans after reading the reviews here and a suggestion from another who recommended them highly. I was impressed. They have very good quality and can pickup distinct notes on each tune.I currently use an old, but still great Nomad Jukebox 3, with 98db noise sensitivity, higher than most mp3 players on the market. There is a noticeable difference than other headphones I've tried before. I would not call them excellent since they do lack the bass that Koss' KTXPRO1's have (similiar price range,) but they are very good for the price. I'm just wondering if the lack of bass is do to underpowering of the phones; maybe an amp is needed.Overall, they have a crisp sound, med/low bass, are very comfortable, and have a very long cable cord, roughly 6ft (which gets kind of cumbersome holding all that slack.)Don't expect them to be hifi in a lowfi package, but they will do very well replacing your OEM headphones.
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!
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.
I installed 4 of these 1GB sticks on my 2007 Dell Inspiron 531S (for a total of 4GB of RAM) -- replacing the existing 1 GB of RAM (yes, that was it!) and it's almost like a new computer. I highly recommend these if your computer is sluggish (perhaps because of new antivirus software constantly running) and you're not quite ready to buy a new one. Be sure to check your computer manual to be sure how much total RAM can be installed on your computer and how many GB of RAM can be installed on each memory slot and you'll be fine. My PC , for example, can be upgraded to a total of 4 GB, and each of the 4 memory slots can handle 1 GB.
The design is very well done, the number of divisions help to maintain the stuff a bit more organized. It is light and comfortable, the external small pockets are a good addition.It is the best backpack I have had.
If only they can make the battery life a little bit longer, but I really like this mouse, you spent 30 seconds to replace the battery every day, and in stead you don't need to bother with lags and wires anymore. I like it.
I love it. Good quality. i will recomend this product. Be the first to review this product .Be the first to review this product
2.5 hours is a fast recharge. Ok, we all know that NiMH batteries need to be completely charged and used a couple of times before they perform their best potential. They need to be charged *before* you use them for the first time, and they lose their charge if they sit around for a long time, esp. in cold places - don't store them in the fridge! Also, the CRV3 (non-recharge) lasts almost twice as long as the NiMH. Having said that, I really think this kit is an excellent value. The recharger is compact, the case is sleek, and the price is right. GET THIS KIT if you own a CoolPix 2100. There is nothing wrong with the NiMH battery here. If you used some other battery that happened to leak and wreck your camera, your warranty will not cover the damage! The Nikon guys will laugh and tell you to go take a hike.
Well satified and pleased with the Tom Tom GPS so far. I have only had the chance to use it one time so far and it performed perfectly. Good price - good product.
Bought this after reading the other reviews. It DOES work as a charger. I also used my old Rio Carbon charger. Works fine. I didn't buy this to link to my computer so I can't comment on how that may or may not work. The dock is very nice. Brushed aluminum looks real slick. It looks better charging your Sansa in a upright position. Takes less of a beating that way. If your looking for a simple charging unit then I would recommended this. If you wait and watch the price's you can pick this up dirt cheap as I did.
After two weeks I have relunctantly returned my Replay unit and have decided to wait until the technology is more mature. There were three big problems, one seemingly insurmountable.First, the required daily download (and setup) invariably took several attempts to succesfully conclude. The software gives up after two failed attempts to download the programming info, but these were seldom enough.Second, Tech Support invariably took between a half hour and an hour to pick up, and once cut me off after waiting 45 minutes because the waiting period extended into their off-hours.Third, Tech Support unfortunately became necessary when the software turned out to be incompatible with the cable converters (Pioneer) provided my my cable operator. My cable channels were not watchable at all when routed through Replay TV. I was informed that this was a known bug and was being remedied in a beta version of the software. I was supposedly scheduled for the download, and after no less than six succesful updates (requiring more than 15 attempts), Tech support informed me that the program developers would not allow me to have the update, and Tech Support could not tell me how to solve the problem without the update, or even when I might be &quot;allowed&quot; to download it. I feel that with a bug this severe, Replay TV should not even be on the market.In conclusion, this is obviously a company that can't quite handle its own success yet. I suggest giving it a few more months to sort out these &quot;start-up&quot; problems
that look so old and dirty, but that ok!! maybe look very clean is better
I have owned this headset for over a year now and it works great. My buddies and I use a program called Teamspeak to voice chat while playing online games. After I bought my headset, three of my other friends ordered it the next day. Not sure what the other reviewers are doing with their DSP-400, but if you play online games, it is a necessity.
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.
Great alternative to broadcast radio.It records and holds music while it plays, the only drawback is when your subscription expires, it erases your music you recorded from the radio, otherwise great buy!
I bought one of these last year at holiday time and have been using it ever since. I use the rechargeable batteries in high-demand electronics, like digital cameras and certain toys that drain regular batteries quickly, like the Leapster. I am very satisfied with how long they last before needing to be recharged, and I love the fact that the plug on the charger folds inward so the unit can be stored flat in a drawer when not in use. I highly recommend it! Now that the price has dropped back to $7.99 again like it was last year, I'm going to buy a couple more of these. You can't beat that price.
I bought this card around 2005, it played almost everygame. The games it has trouble playing was BF2 and DoD Source. Its a good card since it played GW,WoW,Fifa08,NFS Carbon,Most Wanted,Call of Duty2 all in High Preformances or almost at the highest. As of right now i just ordered the VisionTek Radeon X1550, guessing it will let me play oblivion,BF2,BF2142 and other some newish games i can try. I hope it works well since im guessing is a couple generations ahead of 9250 plus its only around 45$ diffrence now. I really hate being stuck with a PCI Computer (Dell Demension 4700) but what can you do exept getting a cool XPS for a grand.
This works well with my older digital camera so I can take pictures and not worry about my battery going dead.
LaCie 80GB external FireWire hard drive.Comes with hard drive, 1x 6pin firewire cable, small power brick, seperate wire to attach power brick to outlet, 2 software disks, and other papers. Also comes with a cable lock slot on the back (discourages theft) which isn't mentioned in the descriptions.Pretty simple realy. Just plug in the power brick, attach to the hard drive (simple, looks Great !!), plug in firewire to back of drive then into your computer. My Apple iBook (Currently OS9.2.2) has a 6pin outlet so it went right in. Power up the hard drive by pressing the blue button and because the drive is pre-prepared it is ready to go. When i did this the 74GB little HD icon appeared on my desktop and I was able to save to it directly. No problems. The hard drive allready had a folder with the information from the two CDs on it which took up space as well as the initial partationing i'm sure. Plug in size was about 74GB. I'll clean it up later.The firewire transfer rates are very fast. I was able to dump my 8GB or so of MP3s to it in about 9 minutes and i can pretty much stream all the music and data from it to the programs which are on my origional HD. No plans to use video at the moment.I don't regret spending about 240 for it and i'm sure it will be used for all of my &quot;junk&quot; as well as a convient source for backing up files.
I should return this item considering it is faulty...wiring to thin and does not keep a steady signal i was using for outdoor wifi antennae....shame to say i paid the same price for a better wire and its 4x as thick...i need to find a replacement part for the other one as this one does me no good....big waste of money and time...im very disappointed in amazon selling products that arent any good....i just dont have the time to ship this back...dont buy this product
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.
Upon its much anticipated arrival, I grabbed my $100 8GB memory stick pro duo and inserted it. Placed it into the computer and it couldn't read the card. When I tried to put the card back in the psp, it was unreadable. The card had been functioning just prior because I had just used it. This little gadget, for unknown reasons, fried my quite expensive card. When I contacted the manufacturer, all their tech could say was 'do you have another card you can put in it to test it?'I was not much impressed by the reader nor its makers. Given what it did to my memory card, I can't honestly say I would reccomend it.
Sound is perfectly fine -- a remarkable bass reponse for a device its size. Easy to use, easy to store and carry fun to have. (Price is good too!)
This bag was described as being able to hold a camera and 2 lenses or camera, lense, and flash. The bag is smaller than most lunch boxes, and barely holds my 35mm SLR w/ a 28-80 mm lense. I thought about using it to hold my flash and lenses, but it is too small to fit my flash. I would not reccomend this bag.
The display is exceptionally clear. The remote is easy to use, although the feature which remembers where you were when you eject a disk is a bit confusing.The disappointment was that my hi-def CRT TV made in 2002 (Sony KV-32HV600) does not support the upconversion to 780 or 1080 - the picture is squeezed on the top and bottom. If you have such a TV, call OPPO tech support before you buy - they are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Far better than any single layer media I have used. Maybe I just have good luck, but all movies i burn with these disks turn out perfect!
We bought these to go with a dvd system for our car. They held up well to the abuse of three kids on a cross country road trip. The volume adjustment is easy and you can make sure it never gets to loud. They fit our 3 and 7 year old without any problems.
Just the right size for the Canon S100 and accessories, including spare battery and flash cards. It also holds a mini tripod that I love.
This is a great photo bag, with a couple of caveats.The bag is larger than I expected, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. There is plenty of adjustable room for my Canon 40D SLR with attached 17-85 lens, and my Sony TRV-240 camcorder. I also have the video light for the camcorder, lens hood for the 40D and all the cables, batteries, tapes, manuals, etc., with room to spare.The biggest downsides to this bag, in my opinion, are its weight (12 lbs. empty) and the fact that you can't totally remove the harness system and just make it into a "suitcase". I don't plan on going hiking with the bag -- I just wanted a sturdy and safe bag to store all my gear in, and I found that in this bag.Other than those two points, this is a great bag which I would purchase again.
I used a couple of these to connect external antennas to a router for a wifi hotspot.I had one break on me, the N-jack twisted off but its easy to slide back on, and this was because i was twisting it too much unnecessarily.So they're not impervious: be careful not to twist or bend it too much.Otherwise works as advertised and I am satisfied with the 3 that I bought.
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.
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.
I remember a few years ago when the original Kicker Comp really turned heads and were the thing to have in a high end stereo, then they just kind of faded off like most of the other companies. I knew that they had released newer versions of the Comp, but until I installed one of their L7's, I hadn't touched their products. Let me tell you, the L7 is amazing, but if you are still looking for a great sub on a budget, GET THE COMP! Feed it with plenty of clean high power and the right box and you have a very healthy sub that will last for a very long time. Thanks Kicker for restoring my faith in you!
For the most part I am very pleased with this keyboard. The ergonomics are great. It's a nice looking keyboard. The tactile feel rates up there with the best of the old IBM keyboards. The only disappointment is the brightness of the light for the keyboard. The light highlights the main part of the keyboard just fine, but when you go to the right side of the board that has the "Home" keys and the Numerical keys, the light is not so bright and I still have trouble seeing those keys when using it in the dark. This is especially true of the blue light.The red is better and the purple is the best of the three, but still not bright enough for the right side. When they come out with the Eclipse III I hope they will work to make the entire keyboard uniformly bright. Otherwise, this is an excellent product.
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.
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.
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.
Beware of planted reviews by this shady company! Go to any CompUSA store and check out their Cornea monitors on display. I've been to three stores and found all the demo units extremely fuzzy to the extend of being unreadable. The salesmen then steered me to other brands. So before you go for an off brand like this, check it out in person first. All the reviews here sound suspiciously rosy for a terrible brand like this.
Have been using the product for about one month, no problems whatsoever. Good value for the price. The lights remain on all the time, but that's not a prolem for me - I keep the hub behind the monitor where I can't see it. I'm thinking about bying another one for a different computer.
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.
I just installed my jlaudio 500/5 in my eclipse and it sounds great. I have had alot of amps in my vehicles and this one sounds the best by far. It sound great and never gets hot.
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 was looking for good sound isolation so I could listen to pod casts and music on the bus without turning up the volume and damaging my ears. The ER6i works well with the correct ear tips.My research suggested that good sound isolation is a matter of getting the right ear tips for your ear. So I was pleased to find the ER6i I purchased from Amazon was bundled with four different ear tips: gray 3-flange, frost 3-flange (small), glider, and foam (see http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er6i-acc.aspx).The gray 3-flange, glider, and foam ear tips all provide excellent isolation once they are fully inserted. On a scale of 0-50 I listen to pod casts in a quiet environment at volume level 6, and on the bus or a busy street at volume levels of 6-8. The frost 3-flange (small) ear tip was too small for my ear canal and did not provide isolation even when fully inserted.The ear tips need to be *fully* inserted before they work correctly. You need to push them in as far as you think they can go, then push them in a bit futher. I found the foam and glider ear tips easy to insert and remove. The 3-flange ear tips were more difficult for me because they seem to rely on an air-tight seal to work correctly. I find inserting the flange tips far enough to make a good seal uncomfortable because it *feels* like it creates pressure on my ear drum. Removing the flange tips is difficult without pulling on the wire because they behave like a suction cup when a good seal is formed.When I first started using these ear tips I found they caused some discomfort after 20-40 minutes. This discomfort went away after using them for about a week on a daily basis for an hour a day.Sound quality is good for pod casts. I haven't listened to music on them yet.
Subwoofer Really Rocks, I'm Very Happy With it So Far. Haven't Put It To A Real Good Test Yet. But I Know It Will Work Just Fine. I Recommend It To Anyone Looking For A Good Priced Subwoofer!
I have been using it for the past many years and love this batter for the extra power it provides. Without this the normal battery might last may be upto 30min only. Worth buying for $50 and its the best price I was able to find online.ThanksKiran
I use the recorder for (2) things:Practicing presentations (Work and Toastmasters)Recording our dog while we're out (auto-on feature)I'm no expert, but the audio quality sounds spot-on, the batteries life and recorded duration are perfectly long enough, the features are exactly what I need for those (2) tasks.I feel the memory structure and button actions are a little confusing unless you spent your childhood on a C64, and even then, you'd probably need to read the instructions. But again, that's why they include instructions: To explain how things work.I like it so much I gave one as a Christmas gift (2) years ago. And my wife caught me on tape saying, "Yes, you're right, Honey", so she likes it too.
This device is great! I work overnights and take this unit with me. I can record my 9am to noon am talkshow, then my 1230 to 3pm show and listen through the internal speakers with the unit in my shirt pocket at work that night. Set timer for multiple recordings, unattended.Just fast forward through the commercials(and you can hear the audio as you FF,unless you use the super fast FF). Digital run-time clock lets you know how far you have gone in super FF mode.Also, you can download programs off the websites of radio stations. I take shows from the am station in St. Paul Mn. with me to listen to at work. When you do this, there are no commercials to FF through. It's justusually 39 to 44 minutes or so per hour of your favorite talkshow.The internal memory provides about 4 1/2 hours of am radio recording space at 64 kbps. I found the 32 kbps setting too low audio quality.But, just purchase a memory card which inserts right into side of unit(without sticking out) and you can add tons of memory. I put in a 25$ card and added at least 8 hours of recording space.The internal speakers sound better than I thought they would for being so small(when used for talkshows, Don't expect hifi without the phones, though)And you can record off of a cd player or anything with a headphone jack using the line-in record function. Also has built -in mic.Very cool little gadget! Small, versatile, I am very glad I bought this. If you love talk radio, but cant't sit and listen to your shows while they are on, I highly recommend this.
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 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!
yes it is a LOT of money. yes it is worth every penny. Instead of 10% really good shots, I got almost 50% worth posting to galleries and putting up for sale. This lens begs for a tripod or monopod (and I have both), but I was able to take lots of pictures comfortably with an old stitz flash handle - amazon's closest equivalent is hereSunpak Digital Camera Flash Adapter- connected to the LENS rather than the camera socket.
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 finally got the TV, just not from Amazon. The TV is everything you'd want: great picture, good features, easy setup. The sound is just OK, but you'll want a surroud sound set up anyway.Amazon on the other hand, had some issues. The TV arrived damaged in shipment. No problem,not their fault. Their answer: we'll refund your money in two weeks. But I want a TV!?! Sorry, we don't have that TV at that price anymore. You're welcome to buy it from one of "our other vendors" for $200 more, but we can't help you.So I bought it a brick and mortar store that delivered in one piece. I guess the savings was an illusion anyway. (But the TV is great)
Ink arrieved quickly,was good price and was just what I ordered.Always have good luck with Amazon.
It just works as advertised. This cable is great for connecting video components housed in separate cabinets or areas of a room.
Forget about installation CD, it is useless. Go direct to router utility screen and fill in the information of your DSL modem. You can get modem info from modem utility screen, of cause you have to bypass the router first. On the back side of modem has the access code and modem address on the label.
I have been using my MP704 LCD monitor from Cornea Systems for two months now and it has performed flawlessly.The buying experience was perfect. From the time of placing the order, the monitor left the warehouse in Chicago the next day, and two days later it was on my desk. This contrasts with another product I bought through Amazon when the company involved did not ship until five days after the order.The setup was completely plug and play. The contrast is good for for my normal use purposes, and although I fiddled with the controls just out of habit, I ended up returning to the automatic settings. And, by the way, there are also no missing pixels.I would recommend this one to my grandmother.
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.
First off while the name given by Amazon only lists the 580EX, 550EX and 420EX speedlites, the STE2 transmitter will also work with the 430EX.I got this transmitter after being inspired by the potential an off camera flash can have after reading Strobist. I got two 430EX flashes to get a very portable and easy to set up lighting system.The STE2 Transmitter allows you to control an unlimited number of flashes in a few different ways. As long as the visual signal can reach the flashes, they will fire (indoors this is easy because the signal bounces off walls).The STE2 lets you control the relative flash output between two flashes (or groups of flashes) through a simple control on the back. For example you if you set it to 1:8 between A and B, B will get 8 times the 'power' as A.Even without two flashes, the STE2 lets you move the flash away from where the lens is and creates more pleasant lighting. Additionally, if you take photos of people with glasses or of objects within glass, you can angle the flash so that glare is eliminated.All in all a great investment, I doubt I will mount a flash directly to the camera ever again.
I live overseas, and finding anything for my printer is a challenge. Being able to buy the black ink cartridge, not only in single, but in double, is a real find. Awesome product, and fast shipping!
When I got this item, I thought it was a joke. The packaging is not impressive. The 3-fan design and style concept are great. However, I was somewhat disappointed at the beginning with the light-weight, flimsy look of the pad material and the cable's kinda wobbly usb end. I installed it anyways. When I placed the laptop directly on top of the pad, my laptop still felt hot. I thought this thing was junk. I have a Dell Latitude d520 with 2 odd, left vents underneath --top and off center. After moving both things around everywhere on a mission to make it work, I figured out the following: the laptop vents should directly fall on the pad vents (as much as possible) for the Cooling pad to work!!! In my case, I have to position my laptop to the right of the cooling pad, leaving an inch of the pad exposed on one side and another inch of my laptop dangling. It works for me this way. Pad keeps laptop cool but then I got upset because the LCD screen remains warm. DUH. Friends tell me screens are supposed to get reasonably warm when in use. So this product is a great value for the $16.50 price including shipping. I've seen similar items at Target, Office Depot, Office Max, Circuit City. I'm convinced this item is of better design, comparable quality and better price!
All those cheap $100 wifi cards can't compete with $1800 beauty. If you have to sell your car to get it, then do it!
this lens filter fit my nikon lense very well, i was very surprised on the delivery it came within a few days of ordering it!i would recommend this company for it's prompt service and delivery! my old lens was bent and i couldn't attachcertain adapters to it, now i can, i'm very pleased!rick~
I bought two of these to take to Hawaii and use in my Nikon D40X. Both worked perfectly and arrived on time.
Installed CD then card on XP with no problems. My only issue is that it appears to like only to use the Linksys monitor software instead of the Windows XP Wireless one. Recommend purchase if you are using older 11b.
I havent gotten these before but they look like a good pair of binoculars.I suggest adding these to your wish list if you like the outdoors.
I followed the instructions on the included pamphlet (pulling on the top of the ear to get the canal to open properly, etc.) Tried all 3 different sizes of the flanged tips, plus the foam, and didn't find any of them tolerable for more than 10 minutes at a time. Furthermore, the bass response is utterly boring. If you like your music to have a bit of presence, and think you're entitled to a bit of it for ~$75+S&H;, keep looking.Finally, the isolation makes it possible for me to hear lots of things I wouldn't ordinarily - the sound of blood rushing through my veins, the action of my jaw if I eat while using them, my esophagus as I drink water, etc. I would think that for the price, I'd get a better sound experience than the whooshing sound of my own blood vessels with a topping of utterly mediocre bass.I have no idea how people can stand these. Will be asking for an RMA soon.
I am really happy with this camera. I was searching for the camera which has high optical zoom and more than 5 MP and Panasonic TZ3s is really matching to my requirement. I will suggest to go with this camera if you want high optical zoom and slick model. I will rate this as a 4.5
works fine now, i was surprised to see all the colored lights. for some reason i needed to switch two of the output leads to get it to function.Now I realize I can't use it ,because I only have one comcast line. So I'd like to trade it for another item.Thanks--Brad
i still haven't learned to use the voice recognition as of yet but these headphones ROCK!!!!!!! exceptional quality and the stereo sound in them is phenomenal. I highly recomment tese to everyone.
It worked great, for about 4 weeks. Now it refuses to accept or hold a charge; the 3% charge meter just sits there, hour after hour, while telling me that the battery is charging. And it really does have only 3% charge; which lasts about 4 minutes.So I am reviewing the boilerplate seller email regarding the 30-day return policy and the "2-yr warranty on all PowerStar batteries and 1-yr warranty on BatteryJack Brand batteries and 'whatever' on other mfgrs" with the seller, who cheerfully invites me to return the battery at my expense for evaluation and some sort of unspecified action sometime, without providing any Return Auth Number for tracking.The battery has a Diversified Battery Group, Inc. sticker, but their website has no Dell C1295 battery information of any kind.For this, I save $20?? Boo.
I'll start out with the downside to this mouse, because for me, I've only found one. That would be the battery life.. I generally find I get about one day of use per charge. That said, that point is balanced nicely by the inclusion of two batteries with this mouse, which means while I do have a daily chore of switching out the batteries, I always have a freshly charged one to switch to. It does however make me wonder how much power is being drawn to charge the battery, and how much that is saving over running a mouse on regular AA's.As for the rest of the package, it's great. I love the response when you knock it after it's gone to sleep, and I enjoy having the customizable speed settings while in a good FPS. The range of the mouse has been great, and despite a number of other devices on the 2.4ghz range, I've had no interference problems. The action is very smooth, so smooth unfortunately I've knocked it off my desk a couple of times already, though no damage noted.All round great mouse, if you don't mind a daily battery change.
This product is an item which I have always wanted. So when Amazon display the item, I took a chance to order it for my personnal use, Since then I don't regret it. I believe to enjoy it for a long time. thanks
I got this camera based on the fact that I like Sony products so it cant be bad. But once I got it I was really disappointed. It is hard totake a clear picture and indoor pictures come out yellowish. I played with all the settings to see if I just wasnt using it right, but no dice. Save your money and get something else.
Product came on time. Everything works except for the top feeder which does not aceept the paper due to a broken spring.
I bought the camcorder for my grandson as a Christmas present. He didn't get a chance to use it because the battery wouldn't charge. It was returned in exchange for a gift card.
This product was exactly as advertised. I haven't had it long enough to find any really problems.
I have never had a huge problem burning music onto cd-r discs till I purchased these Memorex. I am an avid Amazon customer but I did not purchase these from them. I still felt I owed it to all buyers to warn them. Had I bought them from Amazon I would have been able to return them hassle free with the huge problems I encountered. Regretfully I purchased a 100 spindle of these Memorex cd-r discs somewhere else and 20 out of 25 have been unusable and turned into everready coasters. I have a great HP computer with a superb recording drive andd also use Roxio as my main recording source. Over the past 5 years I have used many different brands from name brands to store brands and honestly never had problems other than the rare and random fluke bad cd. But here whenever I go to record my own playlist the cds have a mind of their own and will burn some of the songs but not all. Like everyone else I thought it was me until I realized howe many hours and discs I had gone through. I tried burning through itunes as well as Roxio and I am not a novice. I do know what I am doing.So, does anyone out there want 50 coasters? I won't even attempt using these ridiculously subpar cd-r discs. And as one other reviewer said items such as this really are basically a 1 or 5 star product. If you purchase a 100 spindle pack and have 2-3 discs that may not work that is a 5 star product but if you use over 50 of them and 40 do not work as is my new score at the time of finalizing this review that is in no way anything above a 1 star product. Please be kind to yourself, avoid the hassle and purchase another brand. Last note, I found a cd-r review site that categorized excellent quality, medium quality and bad quality cd-rs and Memorex was on the bad list. And remember, Amazon sells the product but is not responsible for its subpar performance.
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.
I first bought this in a 220V version for my son in Germany, and was impressed with the simplicity in setup, and the immediate improvement.Back home, I bought the first one, brought it home, found no ethernet cable included. Took it back, brought the second one home, and again, found no ethernet cable cable included. Took that one back, and then the clerk and I both stood there and opened the third box, and found there was a cable in that box! Setup is really easy...plug into your router and outlet, then plug the other one where you want reception. My Tivo, which gets data by wireless, jumped from an average of 25% signal to 70% signal! One tip, try not to plug main unit with cable into extension cord if at all possible...best signal quality is if direct into wall outlet.
I purchased this player for my 13 year old. This is the 2nd Creative Zen we have purchased through Amazon and of course the updated tiny size and color/display was the attraction.You can't complain about the features you have for the price,even my 18 year old Ipod fan asked to swap!The only negative is it was a pain to install/set up but that was our problem with not having an updated software downloaded.Their customer support was very good and took us through the procedure,once it was sorted it was great.
Purchased from Gateway along with the notebook PC so you would think they'd be a good match. Think again. Nothing but problems. Installation and documentation so-so for the wireless network novice - doesn't explain why things are done, coupled with Windows XP settings ends up being very hit and miss, not intuitive. Post-installation, usually unable to get wireless link with our home network although less trouble getting PC to link with undesired wireless networks. Went through at least three calls to Linksys support, which I will admit was quick enough, but nobody had a solution. Finally they bought off by telling me to upgrade the wireless PC card's driver. Problem was I couldn't completely download the driver file (40mb) on the Intertnet while plugged into the router from either PC on network, even when wired. Circumvented the router and voila - downloaded the file fine. So the router impedes throughput and also some slow down even with wired connections. Installed the drivers - made no difference, as I suspected. I give up.
I bought this scanner about three weeks ago. Prior to choosing it I looked at quite a few reviews. I haven't used the scanner for anything other than scanning some 35mm negatives and slides. I found it to be incredibly easy to use, with good quality images. I use Microsoft XP, and had no trouble at all loading the Canon software. This is a nice scanner for the price.
Have not used the camera with the memory too much yet. All is excellent. Class 6 memory is the right speed for how I will use the camera.I got 2 16 GB instead of one 32 GB. Natural filing potential.Price point was right at Amazon.Shipping was timely.The packaging is what I would expect.
I purchased the case for my trip to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and it worked great. I took it with me every day snorkeling and SCUBA diving down to depths of 80 feet with no problem. I would definitely recomend this product to anyone.
Excellent GPS for its price. It delivers what it promises, has several features that you might not use also. With price around 200$ I dont see a reason why I should pay more $600 for anyother GPS.I am greatly satisfied with the buy and highly recommend this for anyone who wants a handy tool to get them going
I have three of these cards and use them with my Nikon dSLR and have had no problems. The Extreme III's do seem to write a little faster (i.e., I notice some difference) than the Extreme II cards in my dSLR, but I notice no real difference with my Casio point-and-shoot. I would certainly recommend the card for "extreme" applications-- how's that for a titular reference?
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.
I bought this thing for my home theater when I decided to hide the components in a closet. I attached the box with velcro to the ceiling of the closet and it holds fine. I ran the ribbon cable to all components and had a lot more length to spare. I also ran the sensor over the top wall of the closet and into the family room area and screwed it in to a floor joist (my basement ceiling is open and I painted all the joists and pipes black). It is to the left and up in the corner but works great and works from all over the room. I recommend to anyone that wants to hide components without having to run wires in the wall and buy one of those expensive wall plate IR receivers!!
The product was shipped very quickly and was a good quality item.I routed my printers across the room in my home office, so additional cables were required. This one works great and is UL approved!
Good item it seems strong and well made, crystal is hard, view thru it has no negative effects and fits the lens exactly
I bought these earphones about a year and a half ago and loved them, probably more than any of you five stars. I reccomended these to everyone I knew who had any interest in sound beyond Sony. After about three months of use the left driver failed. My use was strict to the iPod while sitting, sometimes while walking to another place to sit. Etymotic was great about getting me a new pair after I phoned in the issue, I had to pay shipping, but for my favorite posession, why not? Between that point and now I sent in the replacement earphones because the left driver failed. Seeing a pattern? Now, after only ten sittings, ranging from thirty minutes to three-hours per sitting, my left driver has failed again. My advice to you, the consumer, do not purchase these! They simply stink. They are fragile to the point where even if they were unused, and left in the original package, you could not insure that they are still working.
Amazon needs to update the listing. I was not happy when I opened the package to find that the fans were 144mm not 14mm as advertised.
not only does it not recieve any stations but it kills the ones i was already getting. i live within 10 miles of all the broadcasting towers with no obstructions. do not buy this
The interface is a little clunky, but once you figure it out, this is a handy device. I enjoy radio so it's fun to go to a new city, set the timer to record a bunch of stations (24 hours at 96kbps on a 1gig SD card), and then listen on my schedule.
So far I really enjoy the camera. I'm learning to edit and everything has turned out just great.
This camera is a great buy!
Overall I like this player, however there are some unforgivable bugs with this player that keep it from getting 5 stars. Everything with this player is awsome except for the few problems I have found so far. I am somewhat of a weirdo when it comes to what music I listen to, I like video game music and on my commute to work this summer (40 min) or to school in the fall-spring (3 hours to get there) I need something to pass the time and the great melodies/harmonies/etc. in much video game music is irresitable.Anyway I had a previous player that played mp3s that I used until it broke. I got this new one and what is weird is that out of the 4 mp3 cds I have 3 work, 1 does not. All were made on the same disc type and created using the same software. The one that does not work stays in the loading screen forever.The next problem is that I have 2 discs that were made in the factory (not mine or anyone elses cd-burner) that do not work. One is my Civilization 2 disc. Track 1 is the game data, track 2-10 each hold a song. When in the loading screen it tries to load it but it says there is no game data, even though other cd-players (not in a computer) can play this cs.Next is one of Baldur's Gate 2. It came with the collector's edition and holds some bonus stuff on the disc (track 1) and tracks 2-3? hold songs. Anyway it just plays mp3 files of 5 second sound bites that are on track 1 that are for the bonus material. I have tried switching folders etc., but the player I guess does not realize to go to the other tracks.Other then that that it is perfect and has great sound. If you know how to fix this please contact me, some how. Because then this gets a 5.
This UV Protection filter certainly does it's job. It saves the lens from scratches and the sensor from UV damage. It is small and light and I like the black ring.
Where it goes from here, I can't imagine. The design and feel are beyond anything I could have hoped for. The screen is superb. Menus and controls are intuitive. Works fine with every SD card I've tried including 4 Gig SDHC. The PAL & NTSC TV slide feature is great. Cheap generic extra batteries easy to find. Finally a camera that you can carry with you constantly. Maybe the only negative is that you will forget you have it with you. Perhaps you could throw it in the wash with your trousers? That worries me.One caution. This beautiful camera is so light and so small that it is very easily dropped since you forget you are holding it. Do use the handstrap! I dropped mine the very first day, and my heart sank as I watched it fly across a marble floor. It emerged totally undamaged, but I learned my lesson.After buying two leather cases, both of which ended up seeming too big, I found a very nice and cheap "Travel Blue" brand IPOD type case made of that "wet suit" material. It works better than anything else I've seen for belt carry, reducing the carry envelope down to the smallest possible size.
I have been using this backpack as my primary laptop case and book bag for a couple of months now and love it! The bag is very sturdy, very nondescript (which can be nice for business-related events), and very roomy.The laptop pocket fits my 15.4" laptop snugly and is padded well enough that I can drop the bag and not worry. There is not much room to fit anything other than a laptop and a few books in the main pocket, but the other pockets are spacious enough that it doesn't really hurt the bag at all.The bag itself is padded and comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time. However, if you carry multiple laptops or many heavy books it can be uncomfortable.Overall, great backpack and great laptop bag!
These speakers provide exceptional quality for the price. My musical taste range from Motown, jazz, funk, fusion and rock and these speakers handle all of these genres with clarity even when played at higher volumes. These speakers prove that you do not have to pay an extravagant amount in order to achieve great sound for your home listening pleasure.
This unit runs VERY hot, almost too hot to touch. After a few ports went out I called for a warranty replacement and received one that still runs hot. I expect I will have to call about this again in the future.As prices fall this one may not be worth the cash.
Viewsonic has delivered a TOP-Notch 17 inch monitor that blows away the competition in price/performance with it's perfectly flat 17 inch screen!I was looking high and low for a good addition to the Sony Computer I recently bought and I keep coming back to Viewsonic based on recommendations of my co-workers and friends who have Viewsonics and from recommendations in articles. The 17 inch tube is PERFECTLTY flat which is great for webpages and gaming alike. The picture is crystal clear and the colors are vibrant.I was considering the 'Multimedia' Viewsonic with built-in speakers but if you have good speakers you might want to save your money and get this non-multimedia version. I have heard the speakers on my friend's Multimedia monitor but I thought my speakers were just as good if not better. It's a personal choice. You can always do better with stand alone speakers and a good sub-woofer (a must for gaming).Setup was a piece of cake and they delivered this thing FAST.When you open this box you see the quality. It is built to outlast the computer, that's for sure. And at around 37 or 40 pounds it is EASY to lift. Weight is something I was concerned about too. Also you will find that the depth of the monitor is not much greater than a 15 inch monitor. This 17 inch monitor easily fits on my small work area easily with room to spare!The 25 mm dot pitch gives me a clear view of my work. I fell in love with Gateways VX series monitors which are great. But this Viewsonic E70f is right up there in quality and performance with high-end monitors. And the warranty tells me Viewsonic believes in this monitor's quality. Viewsonic would not have a 3 year warranty if they were darn sure it would last alot longer than 3 years!I expected to wait a week or more but they delivered in about 3 days! Buy one you will love it!
Perfect--price, time to delivery, and product. Why go anywhere else? Nothing could've been better. #1 place to go!!
Not sure what revision I have but have had no problems using Gigabyte MB's. I probably wouldn't buy it again because there is ram out there with better ratings.
I bought this product to reduce hum between my TV / DVD player and stereo receiver that I use to play movie audio through my sound system. The two are connected with ~25' of shielded RCA cables. Though the Xitel did reduce ground loop hum, it attenuated the vocals of the movies I tested it with so badly that they were barely audible. The hum was much better than not hearing the vocals at all! This product clearly has significant design flaws. I am attempting to return it and would not purchase it again.
Excellent sound qualities. Better than the more expensive models from other name brands. My son has his own recording studio----this headphone set has best acuity with no background noise.
gave it one star because cant put zero. got it in the mail and opened it and plugged it in and it didnt work
Receive the merchandise quickly and it worked very well in my printer. Very easy to replace and not messy either.
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.
If you're looking for affordable quality headphones, the HD-555 will provide you with that! The sound quality is very good; they are not as heavy as they look (in spite of the bulky built); they are actually comfortable, around-the-ear headphones (unless you have XL ears!); they feel durable (unlike the less bulky Bose Around the Ear headphones, which are far more fragile). They come with a thick plug and a rigid extension for your standard MP3, computer, or TV plug. You might want to buy a flexible adapter/extension for $3-5 to avoid having a 5-inch solid plug sticking out of your favorite appliance. All in all, a very good buy!
This product was extremely difficult to get on. I had another friend tell me that he had 2 other sets of hands to get it on and even that took some work. Maybe this isn't a review of the product actually working because I couldn't get it on properly, but it is more of a warning that you should be prepared to have some extra hands to help you get this product onto your product. Even then, it will not look perfect on the device.
This item would have been great, had we not read that it would work at 110 (USA) and 220 (European) electric current...and we wanted it for travel purposes. Returned unopened! It was convenient to read before opening that the product would not fulfill what was written in the online product description.
its a fast charger but you need to plug it in the wall also it does not support usb 3 so this is too old
Bought this with my Canon PowerShot SD780IS. Works well. Write speed seems to be fast, but I haven't compared it to too many other cards. Thank you Amazon for the frustration-free packaging!
I have purchased this drive for backing up data regularly. It has been very easy to do so with the bundled Nero software. Have not had a chance to use extensively.
doesn't allow most motherboards to work like this. Check your motherboard design to see if yours is one of about 1% that does.
Have used it several times for different purposes and it works flawlessly. After looking at other inverters, I started to buy a cheaper one, but glad I spent the extra five bucks for this one.
I got the RocketFM to play pandora.com on my boombox instead of the sketchy computer speakers. The boombox happens to be located right next to the computer, so it didn't have very far to transmit; this probably makes the RocketFM's job a little easier.The device actually worked pretty well out of the box when plugged into the computer without having to install software. It is set to transmit to 88.1 by default, so you might not have to install software at all.I did notice a bit of interference once in awhile (there was some radio station distantly broadcasting on 88.1) so I did end up installing the software, which allows you to tune it to any FM frequency. I tuned it to a frequency where I couldn't hear anything on the radio; also, adjusting the sound volume on the computer seemed to help. One note - the software does not seem to be written for Windows Vista but it does work.Overall, it works great for my needs, which were pretty simple. It's nice to have Pandora.com actually sound good!
I got this as a Christmas gift from my parents. It has been working fantastic for a week. But a few days ago it started to skip a little. Today it was really bad. I've been watching my DVDs of the Britcom Red Dwarf, which is one of my favorite shows so the DVDs are in perfect condition, and it skipped badly. I tried the same scene over and over...still the skipping. I tried the same scene over and over on my PC DVD player and no skipping at all. So I went back to the Sony and still the skipping remained. It's also random as well (not the same type of skipping). I watch an episode of Seinfeld and no skipping. Very annoying.It seems like this model is problematic. I may get with mom and dad to trade this thing. This sucks since 3 years ago we went round and round over computer monitors. That replacement failed after the warranty was almost up. They want me to mail it off at my cost.Piss poor quality is what we get from these companies now. And crappy warranties. Sad.Anyway, I went with Sony because I have a Sony SLV-662HF VCR that's been used and abused for more years than I can remember and still it goes on and on.
Very reliable seller! I received the flash in good time, and it looked very much like a new one! Thanks a lot!
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.
I bought an olevia 32 inch and while I like many things about it, the jacks available on the back have no real markings for use that I understand. It should be in everyone speak, not tech speak or for those used to the new terms. I use a/v cables, and while there are sound jacks for the red and white ends, where the heck is the video? also, it is totally not compatible with my magnavox [new] dvd player/recorder.the manual that came with it is written in such a way as to be the least helpful possible. and the cd which I thought would have more info is simply the electronic format of the no help manual. I would not recommend it to anyone, unless all you do is watch tv and use nothing else people have begun to use tv's for.
When I was looking to purchase an iPod dock I really wanted something versatile enough to use with my laptop. The reviews here were great and very helpful, however noone seemed to comment on compatibility with a laptop. I tried Radio Shack's "customer service" twice and couldn't get a straight answer. Altec Lansing's site only gave diagrams (the universal language). I posted an inquiry on forums. . .nothing. So I wanted to let any other unsure customers know: this item works very well as a laptop speaker. When I placed my order I took a leap & added a double ended 3.5mm 1/8" cable - it works perfectly. AFTER receiving the unit I realized there is a port for a mini-usb connection. But I'm happy with my setup. The unit has very good sound. I live in an approx. 900 sq. ft. apt. and the sound is very good. If I go into another room the sound is still pretty rich. I would recommend this to others.
This power source worked as expected, but it drained very fast even for small electric items. It was made two years ago, so it is much cheaper than "brand new".
Up until a few months ago, I had relied on dual NIC cards and proxy software to get both of my machines to use my cable modem. Worked OK, but there were a lot of problems, specifically with apps that needed to open ports (like Realplayer), or secure Java apps.I bought the Linksys router on the advice of a friend, and never looked back. Setting up was a breeze - ten minutes from box to surf! Suddenly Realplayer worked fine, and no more Java security errors. The device also lets you forward ports for specific IPs, so apps like Napster also work well.The downside - certain apps will not work with the router. Particularly, certain types of VPN software (like Cisco VPN). This is not due to a bug in the router, but is a side-effect of the way that VPN works.Bottom line - for 99% of your networking needs, this little device delivers it all at a price that can't be beat. But if you intend to do some really esoteric stuff like VPN, you may run into glitches.
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!
I set this router up to share access between systems running Win XP and 98. Setup was a flash, and the router works great! I highly recommend this product.
I order this item all the way from south america and was so pleased with its performance. Its affordable and does the job it has to do. Its a must have. No complain, i'm even thinking of ording a pair of backup handset just to have in case of damage or lost.
After a professional technician spent two hours on my dime trying to make this product work we contacted Netgear's help desk. The end result is that if the two ends of the range extender are not plugged into outlets that are on the same circuit breaker they will not see each other so the device does not do what it is advertised to do. High Tech Snake Oil at its best/worst
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.
I've now had my Presto for almost 10 years, and it's a real workhorse. I originally bought it because I was sick of breaking those stupid glass carafes that come with drip coffeemakers, and finding myself unable to locate a replacement. I've kept it because the coffee's great, and the unit's virtually indestructible. There are a couple of useful tricks to know: first, instead of using the hard-to-find disk filters, just buy the 4-cup basket-style ones. Before you make your coffee, fold the filter in quarters, and tear off a little piece in the middle so that you have a hole for the tube to go through. Voila! No grounds in your finished product! Plus, then the grind of your coffee doesn't really matter. I just use a medium grind. Second, to clean the pot, perk about a tablespoonful of dry dishwasher powder in a full pot of water. Rinse thoroughly and you're good to go for about a month, if you just rinse with warm water between pots. The only other caveat is not to let it stand around plugged-in, because it'll sometimes cool off enough to re-perk. I find that there's enough residual heat in the bottom that as soon as it's done, I just pour myself a cup and unplug the pot. The remaining coffee is pleasantly hot for at least half and hour.
Package came very quickly. This is a very sturdy shelf. Like other reviewers have noted, it is very tight when trying to use it for DVDs but they fit fine when you figure out how maneuver them into the shelf. DVD sets do not fit except on top shelf. Very well built, I am not sure about the price but I guess you are paying for the quality of materials (metal - connectors are plastic but strong) because there is nothing fancy about this shelf. I am satisfied!
You'll see a circle as a circle only on Aspect 4:3. The other aspect "zoom" make the circle looks like an egg. No adjustment in vertical or Horizontal. The manual stated the "ZOOM" will enlarge the 4:3 without distortion. But it is not, it enlarged more in Horizontal than Vertical. Tech Support said that it is pre-set in manufacture, they can't correct it. I need the ZOOM aspect to watch the wide screen movie.I compare it with Westinghouse, the Westinghouse is better, more options, easier use on Remote.Some credits I have to give to both TV is that No Dead Pixel.
Be warned the wall plug charger works but the car charger does not, it gets power but won't charge an iPod or any other USB device I hooked up to it.So if your looking for a cheap wall charger get this but spend a little more for a decent car charger that doesn't come with a pre-bent USB socket while still in the packaging. I had to bend the USB port with a screwdriver just to plug it in.
I received this card since 2 days and I am using it with a Canon XSI. I consider it performing very well: fast transfer of photos to the PCs, smooth shoot in continuous mode with the XSI, the memory is very quickly erased...Of course other cards will perform the same and better but I am not sure this will justify the price difference. I prefer to save some extra $ and buy either a second card or some accessories for my cameraI recommend it!
The item was $2; I had a gift card, I bought the dang cable before reading the reviews. My heart sank as I read review after negative review. It was unwise to purchase this cable; believing I could use it to connect my SDTV to my pc as a monitor. It did not serve this purpose; though through a little research after impulsively buying the decent quality cable, I have simply decided to invest in a decent modern HDTV.So I give it 2 stars, it serves no purpose; but it is of good quality and pushed me to buy a better tv.
My wife and I are in our forties and have seen all the methods of popping corn, including oil in a saucepan, hot-air machines, and jiffy-pop. We bought the Presto Microwave popper at least 13 years ago and it is still going strong. The plastic doesn't look so clear and shiny anymore (it has a brown tint to it now) but no cracks or warping. We thought one day the paper concentrators would dissappear from the stores but they didn't ... Walmart carries them and so do some grocery stores.At least once a week we make oil/butter free popcorn for us (who are counting calories) and pour melted butter over the kid's popcorn. If it ever breaks we would definitely buy another.
This 50ft CAT5e cable works fine in my home theater setup (Viera Cast streaming). It's flexible enough to wind around various corners of living room. Seems well made. Price was right, shipped quickly with Amazon Prime. It's not Cat6 but who cares. Most people aren't even using the full 100baseT throughput let alone Gigabit. Cat5e should support Gigabit Ethernet anyway. For my purposes this works, I am happy.UPDATE: This cable is still working fine for my living room receiver and blu-ray network connection. NOTE: Just an FYI, the price on this fluctuates at times. I paid $5.52 for the 14foot length cord in January 2012, currently (Nov 24th, 2012) it's $6.64
I use this antenna every night when I'm listening to AM radio. It's especially useful for hearing the local stations that are required by their FCC license to lower their power or change their antenna direction after sunset. It improves the reception of my CC Radio and while I've used it through the antenna input on the back, found that it works even better when coupling it inductively on the top of the radio.When there's a lot of interference or an extremely weak signal, I use it together with a Radio Shack loop antenna in series with the TCF body. I tune the TCF first, then tune the loop antenna. The effect is dramatic - I can use it that way to zero out an interfering signal or to amplify a weak signal.
I always admired people with these mini iPods and I was surfing amazon one day and I saw it for the low price of $149.99 with free shipping. So I decided I deserved a big present for myself, I bought it. It took about 2 weeks for the shipping and I took it to Washington D.C., the battery life isn't great for a trip but it's good. It takes several hours to charge, which is a downfall but it should charge overnight.Although, I had the same problem with it 3 times. It kept giving the exclamation point folder icon, which meant a low battery, no memory, or reset. Well I know it had memory because I had songs on it and I know I charged the battery. I called apple for help but got no help what so ever, I was very fed up. Apple charges you $49.99 for each Tech Support Phone call you make after the first one, just so you know. If you are up for a headache then sure it's a great buy. I know people who never had problems, but then again I know at least 2 other people that have had this trouble with it too. Needless to say I sent it back to Amazon for a refund.
this was listed with the charger that i purchased for my camera but it does not fit my camera. i was very disappointed that i was misled on this item.
I have seen so many negative reviews for this item, but I have to say that we have owned this unit for almost 4 years now and it still works very nicely, both DVD and VCR. We purchased our unit at the Sony Outlet just south of Boston,MA. My two-year old daughter watches her favorite videos and DVD's repetitively throughout the day (sometimes to the point where I am ready to throw them all out the window..haha)and we haven't had any problems whatsoever.
What can I say? As always I get what I ordered quickly, it is up to Iomega's usual high standard, even though UPS did try to crush the package. No problems, still happy.
This is the best router in the market. Why? Because I am using it since day 1 (back in year 2000) when I have my Broadband connection. I have NO problem at all with it. If you find that your connection is down, it's not this router (and it must be the service provider based on my past experience... true every time). I have friends who bought other brands and they have problems with it. One of them cannot watch stream video because it goes to buffer every 5 seconds (how does he know it's the router? because he connected directly to the cable modem with no problem). I won't spend time to write this if it's not worth the time.
How small with so many uses. Easy to carry with me on trips.Glad someone recommended this to me.
This item works just as described, and keeps the laptop running cool. Although the fan is a little noisy, it is quieter and acceptable compared to other products I have used.I recommend this product to all who need a cooling fan for their laptop. I will definitely buy again in the future if I need another laptop cooler.
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)
Does exactly what it promises. Turns on outlets in the power bar when the main outlet device is turned on. You may miss the light show (LEDs). Good to turn off devices that only work when the computer is on: speakers, printers, etc.
Ok, the recorder arrived super fast and it's been WORKING perfectly ever since. I've read a lot of reviews, and here's some hints that might help those who never got it work:If you have Windows XP and Vista, sinmply connect the recorder via your USB/WiFi port, your PC will install it automatically, no other actions needed.If you like the recording software already installed on your PC - don't bother even open any CDs coming with the recorder - it works perfectly with ANY software (I checked it myself).If someone's bothered that after installation the recorder appears like CD-ROM - don't. It still works as it's supposed to.Basically that's it. I can't think of other problems:)
Although I had to order it with one day shipping, this mp4s' MUCH MORE BETTER THEN IPOD NANO. I have owned a Nano before, and IFP-890T mp3, so this is my second time using a products of Iriver. I RECOMMEND getting this mp4 rather then a Ipod Nano. This can play videos, pics, and Fm Radios, ETC
This printer is very slow to print, but once it is started it runs great. The size of this thing is rediculous; my HP 4L took up less space and reaction time was quick. However this printer can take a beating and keep on printing. I have dropped several time from over 3 ft and it is still running. Toner cartridges are a bit expensive and only last 3000 pages.
Bought 2 4GB SD Cards for a new camera. Very pleased, good price, fast shipping and they work perfectly. Highly recommend.
Site says "NEW" item..but found the plastic cut and opened..when asked seller replied giving many reasons..like... to bring down shipping cost (how ?), or otherwise the price wont be so low ( does that mean give opened item saying NEW) or it was too late to update (we can wait) ...Though Product works well but i had given money for new item..!!! Who knows how long it will work..so think before you buy..opened item is called NEW here !!
The FireLite USB 40 GB portable hard drive is incredibly easy to use, and its small physical size makes it ideal for carrying important files with you. The 40GB capacity provides ample space for backing up documents, archiving photos, and for transferring info from one computer to another. In addition to the USB cable, the Firelite comes with a connector for powering the device from a PS-2 port. However, I have found that the Firelite works fine with the USB connection on all computers to which I have connected it.
I bought one of these to protect my LensBaby 3G, and other than the occasional reflection from a very strong light source it does a great job.
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....
Wonderful company to order from. Super fast...faster than expected, especially at the Holiday time. FIVE STARS
I purchased this product based upon the reviews. After installation with my equipment in a closet behind a 52" Sony Bravia XBR everything worked well...until I turn on the TV. The IR receiver becomes completely jammed with spurious IR from the television. Adjusting the location of the eye does not help. It might work in one location during the evening but during the day it does not. It's basically a complete waste of money if you have a late model large LCD screen.I'm an electrical engineer, and why it does not come with an IR noise filter is beyond me. It seems that the design is too sensitive to be useful with large LCD or plasma screens which are known to radiate IR.
5stars for the Olympus C-3040.This camera is very impressive. The price made me a little hesitant at first, but after several months of research I took a chance, and very glad I did. The C-3040 camera is packed with special features that took my photographs to a new level. I love the black and white /sepia mode at the touch of a button. And the Quicktime movie option is a awesome to be able to e-mail short video clips.One thing I would recommend is to get a upgraded smartmedia card. The 16mb standard issue card only holds 20 shots at the medium quality HQ format (which is good) but if you go to the high quality TIF format you get 1 shot. Also be sure to get a genuine Olympus smartmedia card or else you NOT be able to use the panorama feature. Great Camera
Easy to use and effective. As long as your device has the Kensington slot (a small, oval-shaped slot, usually somewhere toward the back of the device) this cable will help protect it. I always take it with me when I travel. You can lock your laptop to the table or any piece of furniture so that nobody can walk off with it.
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!
This filter works very nicely. After using cheap filters and moving to this one when I bought my 70-200 f4 lens, it is a huge difference. After comparing many shots this filter only creates a tiny bit of softness if you pixel peep. You would never notice a difference looking at the picture at regular size.This filter also has no ghosting effect on the images from reflective light, even when shooting toward lights at dark. The double coating really does work. This filter is also built a lot better than cheaper filters. Right when I took it out of the box it felt heavy, it is built with sturdy material. I highly recommend this filter for the protection of your lens.
I was leery of this item at first due to how thin the cables are, but it worked as advertised and better than expected. I used this to split the signal to a monitor and a projector from my computer at the same time. All of the SVGA cables that I used were brand new, thick, and had ferrite cores, which may help the reviewers who reported having a degraded signal. Also, I was able to test any resolution and even played HD videos with no issues.
This is a good choice to prevent dush on lens.Good to protect lens Crystals.That's better invest on protection.
This item is SUPER cheap! Can't find it any where else this cheap. Came in the mail fast! Worked great till my 5 yr. old got a hold of it. I'm back to bye another! Thanx!
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.
While they charged by credit card, it never arrived. I've canceled the charge, thank goodness I used Amex.I would buy from them.
I bought three of these ... 2 of them worked with no problem, but the third was dead out of the gate. Given how inexpensive, you'd think I'd feel ahead of the game, but I really needed that 3rd cartridge and had a ton of work to get done. So ... warning ... if you buy this, at least have a backup Epson.
This 26" Sony is a real joy. The high def productions are terrific. Sports in high def are just amazing. Delivery service could not have been any better. Not having to pay any sales tax is a definite plus.
I love this case, is perfect for Sony HDR-CX100, holds the camera with attached battery, extra battery and memory card very well.
relatively easy to use. i've printed a labeled more than 2 dz. CDs with no trouble and the ink cartridge that came with it is still working fine
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.
I purchased the Sangean WR-1 radio for it's AM feature. I enjoy listening to Talk Radio. I am well pleased with the radio's total performance. The WR-1 has a great sound for it's size. I would recommend the addition of an exterior AM antenna for distant radio stations.
I guess it's the open package version of what wal-mart, identical items, but at fraction of the price.
I use this everyday in my phone. It's awesome. It allows me to take pictures and send them out to people in emails by putting it straight in my computer! I also put music on it and play them in the MP3 on my phone. A must buy when you have a cell phone that plays music and takes pictures/videos.
I bought this product from amazon and it was delivered very quickly. After I got it I saw on the packaging that you can go to www.pny.com/configurator to check the compatibility with your system. So I recommend going there to make sure you are ordering the right memory card for your system (I didn't go there first, but this just happened to be a compatible card for my Dell Dimension 2400). Then come back to amazon and buy the card you want.I didn't know that RAM can make such a big difference, even if you aren't using big programs. Easy to install, a monkey could do it. I upgraded my system from 128 MB RAM to 384 MB RAM with this card and my computer is easily twice as fast as before. If your computer is slow, just get more RAM :)
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.
I just bought the GE 3-5375 Recorder. I'm using a MC-60 microcassette as recommended on the back of the box. Well the GE 3-5375 Recorder destroyed my microcassette along with some precious recordings on it because the recorder wheels are spinning counter-clockwise while microcassettes are normally designed to spin clockwise. I had to buy a brand new MC-60 microcassette, and my recordings are lost in oblivion. Since when are tape recorders spinning counter-clockwise? They could at least have the common decency to warn us. At first I though technologies may have changed while I was sleeping in a cave. But if you look closely at page 8 of the user manual, in the illustration aside the third paragraph titled "Quit Slacking", you clearly see that the arrow around the pencil is pointing in the clockwise direction. Clearly there is something wrong with this recorder. So I figure that engineers behind this cheap toy are dumb monkeys. Stay away from this GE 3-5375 Recorder, it's a complete piece of trash.
I owned a Panasonic A110 for 16 months. For that time, the unit functioned flawlessly and I was very happy with it.Then the OPU (Optical Pickup Unit) failed like everyone elses (cost to repair: $225!). This is a well documented problem with the A110, A115, A120 and A310 series. Most newer players have a corrected OPU, but watch out.I have since purchased a Sony S550D which I have been very pleased with!
This is a good single-purpose unit for those who are dedicated to the iPod. While I agree the bass is thin, it's a good way to expand the home usefulness of a pocket sized music player.Shop online for good deals on this unit. Recent sale at "new***" has it for $95 and free shipping.
product died in 20 days. they have defective range of vaio products made in cheap contract assembly factories in China.Their LCD HAS SHORTEST LIFE AND ILLUMINATION PROBLEM WITH CHINESE COMPONENTS.THEIR FIRST SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE COMES IN FORM OF AUTOMATED MESSAGES (RANTING) ONLY AFTER 7 DAYS TO 30 DAYS.REST ALL LOOPING TOLL FREE PHONES ONLY WITH RECOREDED VOICE. SONY DO NOT BELIEVE IN HUMAN INTERACTION AND THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE FOR ANY PROTECTION FOR THE COMPUTER THEY SERVICE, EVEN WHEN THEY WAKE UP AFTER A MONTH/S OF LOOPING CALLS. TEHY WOULD JUST FORMAT WHOLE HARD DISK, IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY RELEVANT PROBLEMS. I LOST MY LIFE'S MAJOR PROJECT DUE TO THEIR CHEAP PRODUCT.
This is the perfect protection for your Tomtom. We take our Tomtom out of the car every time we stop (no need to attract a break-in). It fits perfectly in the case, takes up little space in my purse and protects the screen from getting scratched. Definitely recommend this product.
This printer does everything well, text, photos, and any mix. If you want GREAT photos, you have to use photo paper. I've used MS Office, Corel, and Adobe products without a single problem. Top quality 4 X 6 photos thought take about 2 minutes, 20 seconds to print using the slick Canon software that comes with the printer. On my 1400 Mhz Pentium 4, printing takes most of the machines resources so printing in background isn't a viable option.
Im 15 and i just finished saving up for this and i love it. I think it was better that i waited for the second generation to come out,the battery life improved drastically. Everyone else says that there are other mp3 player out there cheaper but do they hold as many songs?? do they display it so beautifully? b/c if your like me and have more than 600 songs this is a perfect mp3 player. Its pretty ( i have the pink one even though i like the 1st generation pink, this is more brighter than pastel-y), its small, very simple to use - its dumby-proof for all of you out there that arent so electronically intellectual. All in all i l0ve it soo much, its great for listening on the train or public transportation nd i cant imagine me going anywhere w/o it, well worth my $$. If you love your music and want it with you and are thinking about buying an mp3 player get this one!!- I gave it 4 stars nd not 5 b/c im a windows user nd i just absolutely hate iTunes, its not difficult to manage just not me, id prefer windows media player, im so used to it.
Came to me quickly and as I expected it to be. Cover for an ipod, works great and like the color because it's different than most people's ipod.
I love this product. I have it in the kitchen on my counter so I can listen to my ipod while I do dishes or cook.
I purchased this filter for the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs and last element in the lens hits the filter at the 22mm focal length. I found another review saying this was also a problem on the cannon 17-40mm lens as well. I am returning the filter asap
I've used several headphones. I use several hours per day listening to all types of music.I have my Etys ER4p for more than 5 years now. I have tried many others. Never tried those top high end models from Grado, though.My experience with the Etys is that when you use them properly they excel!They're neutral! These are the kings of the flat response! The sound is very, very clear,open and dynamic! These are not for music lovers that like everything with high bass response.The bass, just like the mids and the highs, is accurate, not equalized like in the majority on headphones, from cheap crap to high-end cans. But, you need them to be well sealed on your ears. Yes, you have to push them inside your ear canal. If you think you can't get used to it,they're worthless to you! Furthermore, if you're paying this kind of money for them (in Europe they still cost more) you need to also buy headphone amplification! In general, sources are not prepared for quality headphones... Mobile sources struggle even more. You can bye a cheap and small portable amp to add to your mobile source and start appreciate the quality of these ETYs. Although they're not that comfortable if you're moving (but if you're walking or running and not using external amplification you shouldn't use this type of headphones, just buy a decent, cheaper one!) At home, please use a proper headphone amp, preferably a class A one. The ETYs will shine! You'd need a lot more money to get this kind of quality uncolored sound. If you just want to listen to your 128/192Kbps bass heavy mp3 music on your Ipod, please justbuy a decent $30 headphone and you'll be very happy. So, if you're well seated, the ETYs are properly inside your ear canals and you're using a decent external amplification, oh boy, these things are wonderful!
This box worked very well while it worked, but, although I did not use it often, it has failed now. Although I have tried plugging it into several different electrical outlets, it just won't turn on. I loved it while it worked, but it failed much too soon. BTW, I had it plugged into a UPS unit that was plugged into a power filter, so I doubt that its failure was caused by some kind of electrical power problem.
Anyone that actually takes photographs knows that you should protect your lens, and tiffen filters do a great job, such as this one.
This is a good television for the price. It has a great picture in HD. And it is not to deep, 14 inches, I believe. I bought the matching stand (TR-500X3B) and visually they look terrific together. There are a couple of things I don't like about the tv also. One is, when it is on and there is a dark picture showing, there is a circle that appears in the middle of the screen, the owners manual says it is normal, but I don't like it. Another thing that I don't like is when the tv is on, it has a high pitched ringing sound, it is not noticeable when the sound is on, but I am kinda picky. Other than that there isn't much to complain about. Oh and when I watch movies on blu-ray, I can't tell a difference from a 1080p television. So picture quality is great. I paid $999.99 for this television with free shipping and no tax. That is why I give this television 5 stars.
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.
Easy to pack, fits in my tiniest purse, as good at recording movies as it is at taking pictures.Have had this camera for several years with no complaints, but recently had to replace it after a friend spilled soda all over it. :(Found a new replacement here for about a quarter of the retail price. Couldn't ask for more.
THESE KEYBOARDS AND ESPECIALLY THE MOUSE HAS MAJOR CONNECTIVITY PROBLEMS!....MONTHS WITH MICROSOFT CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND NO FIX!.......THESE CONSTANTLY LOSE CONNECTION AND ACT ERRATICALLY...I HAD TO SEND BACK TO MICROSOFT FOR REPLACEMENT, BUT HAVE NO FAITH IN THE RESULTS.....I HOOKED BACK UP MY $20 LOGITECH COMBO AND HAVE NO PROBLEMS .....WHAT A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!!
I just got my x1010 in the mail today. It is a referb unit but everything seems to work just find. I am sitting in the living room writing this review online via the Wi-Fi network connection. Speed seems to be very good. I like the keyboard very much and the screen is bright and clear. It will take some time getting use to the size of the screen but I think I can live with it ;-) Overall the first day out of the box impression is very good. If any of this changes I'll try to be sure to give an update. You don't really think how big the 15.4 screen is until you start walking around with it. Wow this thing is big!
CD player a piece of junk from the beginning--skips in the middle of a track to the next one, doesn't play at all other times. pass it by.
I would have expected this service from a five dollar battery! This battery will not hold a charge.
I'd just like to say that this PDA is working out like a champ. I have had a very pleasant experience with it. It synchronizes flawlessly with Outlook 2000. It plays music. I bought a Netgear MA701 CF wireless card for it, configured TCP/IP networking using the easy to use internet connection wizard, plugged it in, and within 3 minutes I was browsing the web at my local coffee shop.I tried a Toshiba e335, and returned it after a week. This PDA is great.
This did not work right at all and would not fit in the whole firmly leaving it unable to charge. It came in a timely fashion and I appreciate that. I think its a better idea when buying a power cord for a gateway to buy them from gateway . Not sellers problem at all possibly just an issue with my laptop.
I really like this case, it keeps my player from sliding around on surfaces and cushions it from minor bumps.
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 believe that it is important to tell the good and the bad, so here goes:THE GOOD: They are actually headphones. They do fit in your ears. I haven't had any issues with them falling out.THE BAD: (You might want to get a cup of coffee, you are going to be here a while). Most importantly, there is NO bass. With my iPod set to the highest bass setting, there was no more bass on a song by DMX than there was on a Barney children's tune. (This is an analogy, I don't listen to Barney). I did notice that if you jammed the earphones deep into your ear you can get some bass, but it is so uncomfortable you might as well attach the wires directly to your brain.The rest of the range was acceptable. That's the best I can say about them. But then again, it could be that I am justifying using them, like when you say that a fast food burger tastes great. No it doesn't, you're just hungry.They are somewhat comfortable when inserted, and there is some level of noise cancelling. Other earphones that incorporate foam ear pads work much better. The thin layer of rubber used for noise dampening does not do much, except make your ears sweat, which is really wierd.All in all, the sound quality can pretty much be equated to the sound quality on AM radio, except you are probably using them with your $[...]+ MP3 player, not your grandparent's car.Go with something else. All in all these are not quality.
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.
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.
It would have got 5 stars if it wasn't for the price here in Europe...
We only had this printer for a little over a year and it no longer works. We have not used it extensively either. The carriage jam problem just showed up and now it is completely uselss. We now have to buy a new printer/copier/fax. I will not be getting an HP. We will also be getting a copier that you can lay the paper on flat, not a feed through. Save your money. I am very upset that I now have to buy a new printer.
Have only used this for a short while so far, but looks to be fast, and was inexpensive. Would recommend it for those characteristics, will update review if it fails.
The iTrip is a clever device that allows you to broadcast your iPod on almost any FM frequency so that you can enjoy it in your car or with friends at work. It's a good idea but my iTrip only has a broadcast range of about two feet which is not acceptable to me. I noticed on the Griffin Technology website that range is not on the FAQ. Now I know why.I've tried the device on all the clear frequencies here is SoCal (there aren't many) with my truck (standing outside the cab in case the windshield was interfering) and with my house stereo which has an active antenna. Neither could pick up the iTrip when it was more than two feet away.When the iTrip was within 12 inches the sound quality was suprisingly clear but what good is that?I'm going to return mine.
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).
This was priced to get my attention, but it turned out to be not new, but used, scratched, with a scratched installation disk. Couldn't install the software to use this product, couldn't get music on player without software. Thankfully, Amazon came through with a refund of the purchase price and the shipping, so I wasn't out anything except for the frustration of having to return it and begin the search again.
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 bought this wall mount to go with my cheap 30" Phillips plasma screen. I wanted a wall mount that would permit the screen to be pivoted left/right, up/down, and with some ability to move the screen away from the wall.The mount has heavy-duty construction, and seems well built. The box includes the necessary bolts, washers, nuts, and cable ties to install the unit. The instructions are fairly clear, although it did take some study to figure out how to put everything together properly.What I like best about this mount is that it requires very little effort to swivel or pivot the television (even my 2-1/2 year old can do so), but that once its position has changed, it holds the new position. There is no sagging or rotation due to gravity -- once I change the position (using just a finger to push the device), it smoothly translates to the new position, then stays there.I would definitely buy this mount again, and would recommend Sanus as a quality product.
This is an essential lens in the sigma as system. Sharp,,fast, bright with the right amount of heft and fantastic image quality. 50mm POV with great lens construction.. Waited a long time for this and it does not disappoint!Gonna be better when I get my own merril cam :)
This item was for my boyfriend and he said that it works great and it was shipped very fast!!
I've been using these earphones for about 2 years now.Pros: Lightweight, fit well, rarely slip (and I mean RARELY)Cons: Sound quality is a bit lacking, but is fine by me
I purchased this fan from Amazon several months ago and it is already in the garbage. The assembly is very easy and only requires a few moments and a phillips screwdriver. Unfortunately the plastic is very flimsy and thin and does not inspire confidence in the overall quality. The fan operated very well initially and the remote control was intuitive and easy to operate. Within a few weeks, however, the fan was making high pitched squealing sounds (imagine an old fan belt on a cold winter morning). I tried all the different speeds and settings, turing off the oscillation, positioning the fan on different surfaces, etc. Nothing fixed the problem.I've never considered myself a high-maintenance consumer, but this purchase was very disappointing. I'd recommend one of the other brands or models, though many of the oscillating tower fans seem to have this same complaint. I have had good luck with Holmes products in the past (although this model carries the Bionaire tag), but I'd like to prevent other customers from the trouble I experienced with this model. Hope this helps.
Don't expect this to be sturdy; don't expect all the pieces to fit right; don't expect it to actually hold the advertised number of dvds ... with all this in mind, you'll be happy with your purchase, as long as you forget how much you paid.I did get it together, and if you don't bump it, the dvds stay on; but you should have more than minimal skills on making things fit when:1. screws are not tapped properly (no I didn't cross thread the assembly)2. shelf stops tend to shimmy off the insets3. shelf stops are at different levels on each legAnyway, if I'd paid 1/3 as much, I'd have expected the quality I got.
This product has been what we've been looking for, so we bought 2 right away when we found it. They work just perfect! The shipping cost was cheaper if purchased from Amazon rather then directly from TigerDirect.
The player itself works fine. The fabulous Rhapsody coupon to try their service for 30 days did not work, even though there was no mention of an expiration date. Needless to say, we will not be using their service - after we spent 30 minutes installing and registering their software only to find we could not test it.
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!
I WAS USING THE WIRELESS RECIVER-TRANSMITTER TYPE AND HAD TO ABANDON IT DUE TO INTERFERENCE FROM OTHER GHz operating devices.Now I have good picture and sound on my remote TV set using this LF-10s. A good product if you have a phone line next to the setup. THere is a slight hiss (HF) picked up by my remote LCD TV (samsung 173MW).but then if the reviewer (see below) can run another phone wire, why can't he run a coax? hahaha,,
Item shipped fast and arrived in perfect conditions, it has been suitable to my needs and I have nothing negative in response.
well looks something like the one i just got, and it well not work with xp, or vistaso i'm out of luck, could hang it from my mirror in my car
Incredible sound featuring amazing bass response. I found it to be more impressive than it's Bose counterpart. After 6 months of daily use, I'm still in awe of it's sound quality. People come over my house and cant believe the sound is not coming from the much larger stereo system it's sitting next to.Note, Do Not confuse this model with JBL's micro versionMinor...My only complaints are; 1. A difficult to access power button. 2. An oddly shaped remote is cumbersome to hold and use in my large sized hand.
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.
These babies are going on my kids 84 Old's Supreme. Lanzar has always delivered clear sound of their speakers and couldn't resist on getting them to complete the clear defined sound I wanted on this car. Highly recommend these!
The D-Link DPH-50U would have been a wonderful device for Skype users but for the lack of support by D-Link: the driver is outdated and does not work for 64 bit Vista or Windows 7 and was last updated in 2007.
I love this item. The ear piece does hurt a bit (that is why I didnt' give it 5 stars)but has stopped my neck pain. So that's a great trade off! I would reccomend this to anyone with neck pain from holding the receiver. Also very easy to install...you just need 10 minutes. The range is much better than I had thought also from other reviews...the walls in your office really do determine the distance.
I very satisfied with the 2 meter Sapphire Series Component Cable. I provided an excellent signal to my TV with a sharp clear picture. It was definitely a good product for the price.
I bought my wife a Nuvi 350 for her birthday last August (overall, we love the Nuvi, but the mount...no). The biggest "advantage" of the Nuvi over other GPS systems is its portability. Unfortunately, the suction cup appears to have been designed to subvert this feature. The cup sticks to the first window it is attached to very well...and then won't let go. When we tried to transfer it (after being attached only a couple of days), it left pieces of itself to the windshield and was very difficult to reattach to another windshield (though with difficulty and repeated tries, we have been able to move it).What this means is that you need a mount for each car you want to use this in. The mount and the charging/power wire (which you will also need since it is cumbersome to remove from the mount) are pretty darn expensive ($60-70) which is ridiculous for a "portable" system!
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.
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!!
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.
We moved into a smaller home where I no longer have room to display all my framed photos, so I decided I would take them out of the frames and put them into an album. But finding an album that would hold all my 8x10s, 5x7s, and 4x6s was a challenge. This book has pages for both 8x10s and 5x7s, and I put the 4x6s in the 5x7 slots which works fine. You can add as many pages as you like, which is great! It was just what I was looking for and needed, and I am very pleased with my purchase.
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!
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.
Cables arrived ahead of schedule. Cables worked great ... quality cable and connectors.I ordered other cables from C2G and all worked well.I even ordered wrong cables (my mistake) and they sent me what I should have ordered in quick return.These cables and C2G are nice to work with
We use quite a few of the 5500 and 5400 series Motorola FRS radios. They all work together as long as everyone is on the same frequency (along with the sub-frequency). The AA and rechargeable battery versions are all compatible as well... you can buy the AA version and insert a rechargeable battery and it works fine. (Don't know if it works in reverse but it should). Sometimes the earbud jack gets broken inside (cheap weld) and the earbud won't work anymore. If looking for inexpensive accessories, look for generic aftermarket parts. Why pay $20 for a PTT Motorola earbud when you can get it for $5?
This camera is amazing. Its really easy to use- very light and takes incredible pictures. The price is right - no one believes it was as cheap as it was. I highly recommend this camera!
Purchase two first one received only worked for 24 week. had to pay 12.50 shipping to get it replace took 3 weeks had to buy 2 keyboard so i have one working until the one under warranty was return .....Bad experience
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.
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)
The Presto 12 cup coffee maker works fine. The only difficulty I had was removing the top of the coffee maker, it is a snug fit and requires effort to remove.Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker
I found the sound of this device to be very rich and suitable for radio. When connected to other devices via the Aux input, the sound, by default, has too much bass. For me, that wasn't a problem because I was able to neutralize the excessive base with my MP3 player's custom EQ function.The build quality of the radio feels cheap, but it's light and has great sound with little distortion when the volume is cranked up. Another good thing is that the AC adapter that comes with the radio has a very long cord which allows the radio a good range from the outlet.My only real problem with this radio is the extremely bright backlight for the LCD. My solution was to put electrical tape over the plastic flap that guards the LCD from scratches during shipping. When I'm ready for bed I just put the flap with the electrical tape back on. It would be much better to have a switch for the light.
The cartridges were dry with no ink. I could not use them had to throw them away. I guess they were too old and ink dried out.
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 have many B+w filters and this is one of them sick on my 16-35mm f2.8. Difficult to see the difference between with and without the filter.
Great iron, very user-friendly, clear & easy settings and all the options you need plus a cool protective carrier cover. The iron heats up fast, and holds the temperature well while cordless. Iron silk, rayon on low without steam and worries or cotton on high with steam! I love it, it has everything I am looking for in an iron.
read enough positive reviews that I switched from canon powershot. not happy with it. took decent enough pictures but still liked canon better. then, after 9 months, it just would not open. as long as sony fixes it without cost, my review might improve, but i have my doubts.
I bought my 2410 three weeks ago for bussiness and personal use. I am totally happy with it. I can make a copy, then send a fax, scan or print a document without touching the machine other than inserting a document. I really like being able to view, select and print photos without using my computer.
Replaced on Oreck cordless iron with this iron. It's so much better in every way possible. This cord storage and cover are awesome features. It' heavy like an iron should be and makes fantastic steam. The removable water tank is another thoughtful feature.
Not much to say except that it fits well, works with the lens cap. looks strong. what can i say, its a uv glass filter, cant get any better than that. :)
Was given a laptop computer with no sound. this was an inexpensive test that worked successfully. it was packaged well.
I researched what kind of media was considered higher quality or premium, and this brand was a the top. The fantastic price I paid and the simple packaging (no wasteful container, just plastic wrap) made this purchase a no brainer. I've had various results using more recognizable name brand media (some discs would just be bad and the burning software would report a bad media error before getting too far into burning), but this media has not caused me any problems.
I received this camera yesterday, and I am going to return it now.The exterior designe is nice in my opinion, though I would like to have an optical viewfinder as an option.The picture quality is extremely poor.Apparently, the only way to get them in focus is to use manual focus mode.I am quite surprised with this because my Pentax Optio33WR(3.2MP) after 2 years of use is doing just fine even in relatively dark conditions.It is possible that the camera I got was simply defective.
works like any other UV protective filter. For the cheap price, it is noticeable that the edges of the glass isn't perfect but it doesn't affect the picture quality what so ever.
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 have had this for about a week. I needed a new option after the country I am stationed in started blocking vonage. (Nice way to repay us by trying to make more money of the US soldiers)It has worked great. The only problem I had was with the set up. I downloaded the updated drivers(vista)and had to install them 3 times. But after that it has worked great. Phone volume has been great. I use it with skype and no one can tell the difference between this and when I was using vonage.
Ergonomic keyboard? Well, the Wide spaced hand position and tilted keyboard are great, good keys, but space bar pivots in the middle of the long and curved bar so when you type you hit the space bar on one either side of the bar (and not closer to the midpoint) the space bar makes you exert three times the force as any other key. Half a page of typing and my thumb hurt so badly I had to return the keyboard. I really tried to like it. I am not sure if it just my particular piece or if all the keyboards have this problem. Solution: split the space bar and give it two pivotal points to bounce up and down on. You may be able to wake up your teenage kids with the clicks (more like clanks) from the space bar because you have to hit it so hard.Ergonomic mouse. Well, sure you hold the hand in a more natural position but I use the mouse for more than just the occasional click (eg., Photoshop)where I rest the hand on the table and hold the mouse this mouse makes you rest the entire weight of the hand on the outer and lower point of your hand. I got a pressure point that started hurting. With the regular mouse I can lift up the whole hand to use it (weight of my hand is now on the elbow resting on the arm of the armchair). When not using the regular mouse but just holding it, I rest the entire bottom of the palm. Not possible with this ergonomic mouse as you have to rest just the tip of you wrist on the table. Ow hurts after a while. The back and forward buttons on the mouse are placed high up (the highest point of the mouse), so when you need to use them your thumb has to travel transatlantic to find it. And if you are not careful when clutching the mouse you will hit the highest piont of the mouse (that's right the back button) and damn it you have just lost the entire page of e-mail (review?) you typed in the browser.Maybe I just happen to have a better mouse and keyboard already. I like the laptop type keyboard I am currently using would like to have them spaced out in an ergonomic fashion if I could, and the mouse is just the right size so I can engulf it in my palm and rest my hand. I just find it hard to believe this keyboard has such good reviews.
Fit for my lifecam and does not slow down the connection! Did the job of what I expected! Pleased about it!
I have gone thru 2 of these sets i am returning the 2nd one for repair. I bought it stictly as a monitor for my computer, On the first tv none of the 2 dvi inputs would work. All I got was " No signal". I was sent another set and it has the exact problem again. Seems odd 2 tvs would both have both DVI inputs not working. I have tried 2 computers and 3 cables in various combinations with no success. All combinations work with another monitor just fine. The only way I get any picture is to hook up the vga input. At that point I can get the 1920 x 1080 resolution, but only at 30mhz. If I select 60 mhz the tv says it's out of range.Sure I could run the vga input, But I bought a new computer, upgraded graphis card w/ dual dvi output, stand, etc just so I could run this monitor at 1080p and can't.Now I've just read Consumer reports and they report the DVI inputs will not work at 1080p from a dvi source such as a computer. What the hell? Why wasn't this mentioned by westinghouse. This TV is sold as a monitor as there is no built in tuner and can't even work as one.I've had it for about10 months and still haven't been able to use it. This was for work use so the $2000 I spent has been pretty useless. Of course it a lower price now and I wouldn't care as long as I got my usage out of it. Instead I have spent many days with westinghouse tech support telling me conflicting things, telling me my computer was bad, my graphics card was bad, I had the wrong cables, etc. not returning calls, buying and trying everything I could to get it to work as per their advice. obviously there is either a bit of false advertising,or a lot of faulty units floating around.I picked this set for its price and the fact that Best Buy said I would get the best image quality with this set and upgrading my computers to accomdate it's ability to use DVI.I will be buying a 50+ LCD soon and unless westinghouse comes thru, I won't buy another.
In the span of about 6 hours, I took 240 flash photos in low-light conditions, and they turned out great. The flash recharge rate is incredible, and the processor keeps up with my high-speed SD card.I've had Nikon's for years, and I was always frustrated by the lagtime between shots. This camera is the best I've ever owned.
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.
Now first off dont listen to them negative reviews about the produnt having poor sound quality that is a false statement these earphones sound great treble is good and bass sounds real nice other than them not being very comfortable they sound great got mines on ebay for 10 bucks cant beat that
I've had this player for about five years now and it's still going strong. Nothing to complain about! It also looks very nice and sleek.
I wanted a Skype headset with USB and this one filled the bill perfectly. My Macbook didn't know what the device is (listed as unknown) but still worked perfectly. I really like the volume control on the cable; until I found it, I thought the earphones weren't working. :)
My son dropped his new sansa e260 from a counter 3 feet high and it destroyed the screen. Sandisk told me that automatically voids the warranty and will not replace the unit. Also,You cannot buy a replacement screen for this product. I will look for a more durable replacement. Also It will not communicate with my computer that has older USB hardware using Win2k or Linux. It works great with Windows Vista and XP.
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).
Very effective in getting a second HDMI connection to my projector and we certainly can't beat the price not to mention the availability!
I rate your return policy and card as "bad" for the following reasons:Reason 1-The card does not work!Reason 2-Repeatly requested to exchange flash card (not a refund!) You refunded me only the cost of the item but NOT the shipping.Reason 3-I paid for shipping twice! $3.99 original cost plus $4.00 (cert mail) to return the defective item back to you. So, I paid 7.99 for absolutely NOTHING!I have a real sour taste in my mouth! I just wanted to have my defective flash card replaced. Can you do that? minus the shpping? I am willing to pay for the card! I just do not want to have to pay for the shipping again. Do you folks ready care?? Why even bother with surveys...
I read the reviews on this product and figured it was going to be a problem. I had purchase it before checking out this review board. So, when the cassette adapter arrived I tried it out in a stereo system cassettte deck in the house. It did make all the sounds that I read about while it played. The unit was placed in the deck contact down on its horizontal side. I then decided to put the unit in my Pontiac Van's tape deck which has a side port for the cassette. I started the unit and played my iPod through the car stereo. To my surprise the moble cassette did not make any noise while rotating and the sound was quite good. So, I was pleasantly surprised. I think the trouble many have been having with this unit may have to do with the deck one uses and the way it sits in the unit. Only trial and error with the unit will tell if it works for you. A strange way to buy equipment. Mine just happen to work for me. But for how long, I wonder.
Update.The SONY Cybershot DSC-W1 is definitely one of the best 5.1MP compact (middle size) digital cameras on the market you can buy. I'm using it now for more then a month and I tested every mode I could and I'm more then satisfied. If you ask me, the camera works the best when you shoot in AUTO mode. That's my opinion. Sometimes even when you take night shots. Trust me, I live in Las Vegas so I have experience believe me. Pictures are also great even when you shoot with 1MP. The movies are great specialy if you have MS Pro like I do (256MB) when you can shoot in 640FINE mode. What else to say.And yeah, you guys who are complaining about the blurry pictures. First of all read the manual on how to take the pictures specialy for the night shoots. During the night shoots shuter speed is reduced so if you shake the camera of course you will get the blurry pictures. Did you ever heard about the tripod?!?I think this is also the only digital camera of it's size that you can actualy upgrade with extra lenses. That's simply amazing!What's also amazing and it simply takes your breath away is 2,5" screen. It's just awesome. That was just one of the reasons why I bought this camera in the first place.Boot time: 1.6 seconds. Try to beat that!The design is great even though, they could made it little bit thinner (like Casio Exilim series). But that is because of Ni-MH batteries I supose.Speaking of batteries, they will serve you for a long long time. Sony says 340 shots, but personaly I think it's little bit less (always is) but anyway, I recomend buying an extra pair of Sony rechargeble batteries (they are only $9!!! comparing to Lithium batteries for other digital cameras which are 3-4 times more expensive).What else. I bought MS Pro 256MB for $67 (I found it on amazon.com, it was the cheapest deal I could find) and I don't recomend nothing less 'couse those 5MP pics need a lot of room on the stick (The Magic Stick ;).I also purchased a case for $20 (amazon.com) which is in stores for $30. That was a good deal too.Overal, this camera rules. And yeah, price is now reduced to $319 with free shipping. I bought it over newegg.com for $350 a month ago, they have great ratings and I personaly have great experience with them, so check them out.I hope this review helped.Specialy for you guys who are still thinking "should I buy it or not?!"SONY RULES!!!End.Problems (If you can call it a problem)On my opinion only the charger. You need aproximetly 6 hours to charge the batteries with the charger that comes in the box with the camera. So, my choise was buying an extra pair of batteries so I don't need to wait for so long.Or, you can buy a faster Sony charger that charges batteries for around 2-2.5 hours, but that's more expensive option.I think extra pair of batteries is better choise.
I bought this iron because I wanted one without a cord. Works great. No drips and does not turn my white shirts yellow due to excessive heat variance. Instead of setting it down on my ironing board when I move my clothing, it goes back on the cradle and stays true to temp.
First off, if your worried about instillation of this router, dont be. Fairly simple.On the other hand, there are a couple things you will need to do to get some programs working by opening certain ports. That gets a little complicated if you dont know what your doing. Linksys does not help AT ALL with port forwarding, they just tell you to buzz of and do it yourself.Overall its a nice router, did what I needed and that was to share my DSL connection to 3 computers with ease. Speeds were great, and now I'm able to play games across the LAN.4 out of 5 stars because AIM can't direct connect with this router, dont know if its AIM's fault, or theirs. But other routers do fine with AIM.
only con I feel is POI system has not been so great and need to be upgraded!
It's now 2007 and it's been two years since I purchased this laptop. I've seen the various reviews written about this laptop here and I really don't know what to say about the negative ones. My laptop is used by my wife and myself everyday, plus it's used by several members of my family, so I guess that I can speak for how well it has held up to use and abuse so far. I have yet needed to take it in for repairs, but I have needed to perform a repair to it by myself. The repair was simple. It was the bezel that surrounds the display, and it recently broke in one place and I went online and purchased another and replaced it.The only thing that I have ever upgraded early on and that was the memory. I maxed it out to a full 2gigs. I did switch out the Window XP Home Edition for the Professional version.This is my second Toshiba laptop, and the only negative things that I can say about it is what I miss from my first Toshiba laptop. This laptop's audio/sound is very basic at least, and comes across as a little weak. The other thing that I miss is an expansion bay. The DVD is a permanent fixture where an expansion would have been, but I have learned to use an external USB hard drive to backup any data that I need.This Toshiba has been a workhorse and the way that I see it is that it should last at least another two to three years before I need to replace it. Will I get a third Toshiba? It depends on the battles between my needs, my wants, and my pocketbook.
I've used TDK since the 1980's with the various cassette tapes for re-recording my albums for my tape deck. There is nothing better out there and I trust the quality of TDK over any other, even now, for all my CD recording and data back up storage.
ok, my bad on the iphone, I didn't read the description or reviews close enough to see that it doesn't work with the iphone. So after failing with the iphone I went out and bought a new ipod nano specifically to use with this cable. Well it doesn't work with the new nano either (the one with the docking connector and video camera). Just to make sure I'm not doing anything stupid I plug in my old ipod (which has about 5 min battery capacity) and it works fine. If anyone has experience with this cable and the new ipod nano and got it to work please let me know and I'll update the review, else buyer beware.
I like this keyboard a lot!!!!! The back lighting, of course, is very cool but the touch and feel of the keys is excellent. I would highly recommend to anyone. Looks cool.....feels great!!!!
Bought this product after trying everything to fix my Acer laptop computer. It was running slowly, so I added more memory. It ran more quickly for a while and then started slowing down and shutting off several times a day. Always seemed to shut down when I was in the middle of a project! Getting the computer debugged, changing the start up, and other software repairs did not measurably improve the laptop's performance. In desperation, I bought the chill pad and my troubles were solved. A cooler computer runs better. Great product at a great price.
Great price/performance. Listened to a number of speaker systems. While one might have been better(Bose) this one has great sound, good features, and is priced right at $149. Yes, the Ipod seating is loose, but I don't move the speaker system much with the Ipod in it. I don't expect to use the FM or alarm features.
this coffee maker works great. coffee tastes great. it keeps it nice and hot and my dad loves it.. thanks
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.
Product will not hold a charge. It will lock up when you scan for a station. You can't find replacement batteries. This product sould be taken off the internet.
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... :)
The Bushnell 7 x 50 binoculars are a very choice for use on a power boat. The digital compass is reliable and accurate.
I bought this as a high school graduation extra for my daughter and several of her friends. They all loved it!
I purchased this router along with two WUSB11 wireless USB Adapters. This is a good product. Good speed and great signal strenght. If you are wondering why I gave the product four instead of five stars? Its because of Linksys' poor technical support and awful documentation. We have PAC Bell DSL using a SpeedStream 5360 DSL Modem. It literally took three evenings after work calling Linksys Customer support to get the router to connect to our DSL line. The first call was answered by a tech who did not have a clue and after 90 minutes of changing different options she advised me to download the firmware and reflash the Router. Having done that and still no luck, I called back the next evening after work and got a fellow who told me to connect to the Internet by bypassing the Router and then switch the cables to connect the DSL modem to the router. When I explained that I could not do that because the Linksys documentation instructs you to uninstall PAC Bell's PPPoE software - his only reply was try it and it will work.Of course this failed so I called back again the next night after work. The tech explained that they have had problems getting the Router to work with this SpeedStream Modem. He promised to email me a patch. After waiting an hour for an email that never appeared I called back and demanded to speak to a supervisor. He apologized and explained that the problem lies with the SpeedStream Modem. He pointed me to a forum in DLS Reports which contained a link to SpeedStream's site. There a found a firmware upgrade to the modem and after I installed the upgrade - the Router worked flawlessly. I am disappointed because it took FOUR calls to tech support before I was given the proper information.The WUSB11 cards are attached to my daughters PCs located in two separate bedrooms on the second floor of our house. They installed and connected to the router without a problem. So we now have a total of four PCs networked to our DSL line. Two upstairs and two in our downstairs office. The downstars PCs are connected via CAT5e cables to the Router. All connect at 1 megabit per second so I have no complaints. Just remember if you have a PAC Bell DSL SpeedStream 5360 Modem, you may need to upgrade the firmware to get your router to work properly.
I got this camera recently and have been toying around with it since then. The frst thing I noticed was the autofocus and face detection. The FD is amazing in that it can actually find and "lock on" to moving faces in a shot!(up to 9) The focusing time is very minimal and this camera has amazing start up time.All of the controls are easily reachable and you are able to customize some of the buttons to do a specified feature. For example, I programmed the print/share button to activate the recording mode when I'm in picture taking mode. That way, I can record a movie quickly without sliding the top toggle to movie mode! This was a bonus I didn't expect.The camera is very thin and fits about anywhere you would need it to. I really like the dual tone woth black and silver although it collects fingerprints easily, but I just wipe it off with a microfiber cloth.About all the reviews about short battery life, I found the battery to last quite a while, although not the longest I've seen. If you are on a trip, you should be able to get by with recharging a single battery every night.This thing takes beautiful pictures both indoors and out! The color in the vivid 3 inch screen is amazing and feels more true to life than any other. You can select many different sizes for your pictures and this makes printing very simple. Compatibility with pictbridge makes it compatible with almost every photo printer. It comes with an av cable which is definitely a bonus. It lets you watch and take pictures from your tv screen!Video mode is better than I ever expected! Nearly camcorder quality with great sound! This makes thei camera a two in one camera saving you a few pounds in having to carry around a camcorder vacation.[...]
We've had this TV for about two weeks now, and I'm absolutely dazzled! I'm an engineer, and have done quite a bit of research before buying our first HD TV. We have a very large and bright "great room" where the TV is located, and I rather expected a dim picture. NOT! It's amazing. We have DirecTV, and ordered an HD-DVR. The picture is simply awesome.I decided upon DLP technology because you get more size and resolution for the buck. The only downside is the bulb has about a two-year life, and gets dimmer as it ages. Plasma fades, and LCD (for now) is limited in size. This TV solves the bulb-life problem with an LED array that should last us about ten years with our heavy use. I don't know if 1080p is really necessary, but it sure looks good to me!I've read some on-line reviews about reliability problems with this TV in the early production units, and only time will tell how it behaves in the long-run, but for now, I'm completely satisfied. It's AWESOME!
I bought this to replace an older Dell gigabit switch, which has been making increasingly annoying whiny fan noises for years. To my delight, this new switch is completely silent (there is no fan) and runs cool even with a lot of network traffic and most of the ports active. The installation procedure was: (1) plug it in, (2) it works. If you are doing space planning, this is actually smaller than one rack unit wide, but has removable rack-width extensions on the sides so you can easily mount it on a standard equipment rack if you want to. Best of all, this unit is about half the price of competing name brand products. What's not to love?
Add me to the list of unhappy customers. I had 38,000 songs backed up on this drive and it crashed after just 3 or 4 weeks of use. It was easy to use while it worked. However, now it wont even turn on. Thank God I was able to return it to Office Max. I would stay away from this piece of junk.
Do not buy this without checking it out in a store. Compare it to NEC, Sony, and Viewsonic. If it still looks good to you buy it. Then get your glasses checked.
Great tv for a great price. Looking forward to getting a HD dvd player. Shipping time was much shorter than expected.
They're great. With certain music you can have the volume hardly on and still not hear what others are saying.
This printer has superb photo-quality printing for printers in its price range. The text quality is acceptable but not fantastic.The ink cartridge nozzles dry out after about 2 days of inactivity, requiring an ink-consuming process of nozzle checks and head cleanings. The software indicating ink status estimates &quot;pages remaining&quot; but frequently misrepresents new cartridges as low, and older cartridges as empty when they continue to print. And the ink status levels inexplicably drain down from day to day without prints occuring.All in all, this printer is junk. While the photo quality continues to impress me, it takes too much fussy cleanings, maintenance, and trips to the store to buy ink than should be required for a reliable piece of machinery in the 21st century.Avoid it and similar Epson printers.
This thing leaks where the plug goes into the base. Overall the coffee maker is built well but I experienced the leak that some other people here have reported. I would not buy again...
1. The 90 min recodring is NOT usable as the sound quality is tooo poor. It should have been advertized for only 22 or 33 min recording time.2. One way download, so onece you download and delete the file from the DW-90, cant get it back on the DW-90! Its a major setback if you do lot of recording and might want toreveiew while NOT with the PC. Guess its to protect the MP-3 players.3. The claimed directional MIC sensitivity is worse than human ears.4. As of Oct 22nd, 02 .The olympus website does not list the DW-90 driver /software any more! Surprise !!!Conclusion :Price wise its a bad buy , but compared to the basic analog recorders its stylish and kinda workable.
We just received this screen today and started to put it together. After only putting the horizontal frames together, thought it looked too long....sure enough requires 110" horizontally, not the 104" stated in product dimensions. We had set aside 107" which we thought would be plenty even if the frame wasn't included in the product dimensions. Now, I either have to send a very large package back or rip out new built in cabinetry. Very annoying and disappointing.
The package arrived in half the estimated time. It was estimated to arrive on Wednesday and it arrived on the Sat before. Fed Ex delivered on Sat and I did not pay any expedite fees. It shipped for free. Originally I purchased a similar product on Ebay. What I got was a downgrade from what they advertised and I sent it back. This projection screen far exceeded my expectations. It is easy to set up, well built and very sturdy. I highly recommend this vendor and the Da-Lite Projection Screen. I am 67 years old and will use it to give seminars at Good Sam activities.
I bought this TV at Walmart for $689 and am very happy with it. It brings my PS3 to life. It exceeded my expectations. I was concerned how it would handle non HD signals via cable and satelite but after hooking it up I am impressed. The display model was hooked up right next to a Samsung and it looked about as good. The Samsung looked like it displayed a bit more richer colors but for the price difference is very well worth it. The only downside to the TV that I can tell for now is that DVDs that were formated in widescreen 2.3: 1 only shows up in the about half of the screen. It would be nice if it could stretch it to fit the whole screen. Luckliy I only have about 3 movies like that or else I'd be looking for another one.
The directions are clear and understandable. I work in technology and could not get it to work. After waiting 30 mins for tech support, I was told that it was &quot;probably&quot; defective and to return it. Now, I get to go through the joys of returning something to Amazon.
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 purchased from adorama camera and was very pleased with transaction.eyepieces are very clear and case is very organized and durable.This isa great beginner to intermeadiate kit .nice addition to my konus 200mscope.thank you.
This sub has way more power than I need for my 13' X 20' media room. I switched from a passive sub to this active sub and love the extra control that comes from the sub having it's own on-board amp. You can adjust the sub woofer volume to get the balance just how you want it. Very satisfied.
The Pro600 rangefinder is really nice if you are working with relatively close subjects or in close cover. Bowhunters, blackpowder shooters, and others who aren't looking to really extend their viewing range will benefit from the clean display and ease of use.The 600 yard range proves a limitation for folks looking to work in big territory, such as open country big game hunters or sailors. There is another rangefinder from Bushnell, the Pro1000, which is a better choice for these users.All in all, the one I tried was pretty nice. A neat gadget for the hunting pack.
Over the years, I must have tried literally hundreds of different earphones, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. The in-the-ear style have always been personal favourite due to their sound isolation and discrete size. However, they can be uncomfortable and also have a tendency to work loose in the gym when pounding the treadmill. I even found a hybrid in-the-ear with ear hook arrangement that I thought would be the answer to my prayers but these too have a habit of working loose. I fly a lot with work and therefore also require an earphone that combats the overbearing ambient hum that accompanies air travel. I've tried several makes of noise cancelling earphones but have been left feeling cheated by their tenuous claims. Finally, I demand accurate sound reproduction; being in a band and producing a lot of the tracks myself, I rely on a good sound reference to ensure the final mix is exactly what I require. Wouldn't it be great if I could find a single pair of earphones that would meet all my needs?When I came across the ER4P I was instantly drawn in by their impressive claims although I did manage to retain enough cynicism through previous experience to carry out further research. Reviews ranged mainly from "pretty good" to "astonishing" with the odd dissenter thrown in for good measure. The major gripes seemed to be from reviewers who knew little about what they were dealing with and so gradually I became convinced to invest.They arrived in a neat, if cheap looking, plastic accessory box, complete with spare rubber and foam tips as well as a shirt clip, jack adapter, soft carry case and other items. Out of the box I noticed that the plastic moulding, where the cable enters the earphone, looked a little bit scruffy, like you'd expect from a much cheaper set. One of the reviews I'd read had mentioned this so it wasn't a complete surprise but it didn't inspire confidence about the manufacturer's exacting production standards. However, I then plugged them in and fitted the earphones snuggly and firmly, deep into my lugholes and hit play...Now, if you can imagine it were possible to jack the perfect sound source directly into you central nervous system you might be somewhere near to appreciating the sensation of wearing these earphones. Every little detail is as sharp as a razor and you can hear the most subtle nuance of fingers on guitar strings. If anything, the sound is too perfect, and small, normally imperceptible flaws are delivered directly to your audio receptors. The bass tones are as punchy and clear as the higher frequencies and there is no muddying of the sound with clarity throughout the spectrum. Having played live music for many years I thought my hearing was way past its best but these earphones have given my ears new hope.In addition, the seal on the earphones is so good that the sound attenuation massively outperforms that of over-hyped noise cancelling sets. That makes them unbeatable when flying and in the studio the noise isolation proves invaluable. And they are so snug that no amount of treadmill pounding will shake them loose, especially with the shirt clip supporting the weight of the cable. The price may seem like a major obstacle but I suspect that if you're reading this then you've already accounted for that. This kind of sound reproduction doesn't come cheap and they are worth every last penny.Etymotic Research ER-4P Portable In-Ear EarphonesI've recently had cause to return the earphones to Etymotic under the warranty after I managed to snap the end off of one of the transducers whilst changing the foam tips. I'm not sure if this is a common fault or a one-off but Etymotic handled the repair perfectly and their customer service and efficiency is amongst the best I have ever experienced. It's nice, and indeed quite rare these days, to deal with a company that gets it right with both the product and the aftercare and Etymotic have certainly secured my loyalty and my voice of praise.
For some weird reason the power button cable failed on my computer and it needed to be replaced.the button did not fit in the spot where the old button was located at. It lays on the floor, but it does its job and works.was the better of the two choices for a power button that I foundProbably need to take care as to where exactly you plug in the cable - the previous button cable had 6 slots (4 for green and orange lights) and this has 2 (just the button)
I just got this and the pc card for my laptop and it was extremely easy to set up. I would say maybe 10 minutes which most of that time was to reboot Windows 2000. I could walk around with my laptop anywhere in and around outside my house. I absolutely love it!
We have an APC battery backup and have replaced batteries with non-APC batteries before with disappointing results. The third party batteries seem to wear out more quickly. It's also very difficult to know if a third party battery is really compatable with your battery backup, as they all have different product numbering systems and no clear compatability chart. APC itself doesn't make this easy. They'd much rather have you buy a new, expensive battery backup on their site than buy a replacement battery. It's difficult to even find where one can buy a battery on their site. Annoying. So, it was very nice to find the exact right APC battery with the matching product number on Amazon at the price I'd be expecting to pay. I assume that this battery will have a nice, long life.
Following are some of the most important thing for a CD. And this is how I rank it.Capacity: 700 MB (5 Star). This is sufficent size for any album of even for some movies. I have burned almost 20 movies (as data file)Speed: 52X (5 Star): It takes around 2-3 mins to burn one CD, however it depends upon many other factors like RAM of system, Brand of CD Writter etc. Some CD writters write really fast.Durability: Avg (3 Star): Durability is okay. But buy a good case to store these CDs, Put only once CD in one case. dont keep the cd one on top of other. Elese there is possibility that it might damage other cds.Good vs Junk Cd Ratio: 10:1 (good 4 star): This means an avg out of 10 cd one cd i am not able to burn, which is not bad. I have used Verbatim which was 10:4.
This my 2rd 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.
Both seller and machine were a pleasure to deal with. the DSR 45 is a great machine which worked 'out of the box' as most Sony pro products do.
At first I loved it. It has a nice sturdy, pleasing body. It "looks" like a nice printer. The prints were fantastic. But after only 2 1/2 months it has stopped printing altogether. After e-mailing back and forth with HP (the only support you get) for two days, they determined that it's an internal hardware problem. They will not replace it because they say it is out of warranty. They will give me a 'discount' on an upgrade model at a higher price of course. I actually only paid $40 for it a Wal-mart and even that was a waste of money. I can't even imagine wasting $100 for this printer! Wal-mart will not take it back because it's over 45 days old. Coincidentally, Wal-mart no longer has this printer in their store (at least not the one I go to). They were probably getting returned a lot. I can't believe that HP makes a printer that they don't support for longer than 2 1/2 months and that Wal-mart has a 45-day return policy on "computer accessories". Nobody wants to stand behind their products anymore. And worse, they get by with it.
The E-10 is not perfect, yet it is still the best-designed product I have used. I'm not limiting this claim to photographic equipment. Car, toaster, pencil, whatever, this is the best product I have ever purchased. The toughtful design goes beyond technology into the realm of art.I especially enjoy using the E-10 with Olympus' lithium-polymer battery pack. It gives the camera extra heft, and provides an extra shutter release button.Some have complained about the low top shutter speed of 1/640 of a second. Many of the staff photographers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway use the E-10, and have no problem shooting race cars at 1/640. You have to pan in these situations. Several of the IMS photographers have told me they much prefer the E-10 over the Canon EOS D-30 for high-speed subjects, and the D-30 costs a thousand dollar more, and doesn't come with lenses.An impressive E-10 feature is the camera's ablity to take sharp photos in low-light situations. I have taken numerous clear, focused photos at 1/8, handheld. Autofocus is a unreliable in the dark, but if you crank the diopter on the eyepiece all the way clockwise manual focus is not a problem. I also suggest trying to focus using the LCD screen in low light.The more I use this camera, the more charmed I am by it. Every time I pick it up I get a good feeling about the photos I'm about to take. The E-10 works with you, not against you. Use and and you will become a better photographer.
I had planned to get the typical USB flash unit, but found this at a good price along with a rebate. It looks like an elegant pen, and even writes pretty well. When you unscrew the pen, the bottom half plugs into a USB port like the typical flash drive, is just as compact, and works just as well. But this thing has a much sexier James Bond gadget factor. I have to beat the women away when they see me using this baby.Seriously, I'm thrilled with it. The only downside, for me, is that I'm always losing pens, so it's probably just a matter of time before I leave this baby in a hotel room or something.
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.
this alarm radio cd player is great, 11 station presets/2 alarms (set them to the radio a cd track or tone) very good speakers. plus a free nature sound cd to help you fall asleep.
I used it once and found the card to be defective. Some of the pictures i put on the card were Ok but others when I tried to touch them up and resave the picture, the computer said there were errors with the card. I tried to format the card several times but without seccess. I tossed it in the drawer with the other junk I have.TIM
After having bad experience with no name brand ink, I prefer to stick with genuine Canon ink. This company is timely and accurate with all my shipments. Many thanks! Would recommend!
Used lens for recent trip to Alaska. Good size for camera bag, easy to carry around. Got great shots of whales from far away.
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...
I bought these phones because I don't like the typical "bud" types which always slip out when exercising and sweating. These are comfortable and stay in place no-matter what I'm doing. They maintain decent, though not outstanding bass without having to maintain a perfect ear canal seal like the bud types. The neckband maintains adequate pressure to keep them in place while running or doing calisthenics without being uncomfortable. The single wire cable is easier to keep out of the way than the split type. They seem to be sweat resistant and easy to maintain.
Since I'm functionally illiterate in computer tech, it took a while to find the cable 'extension cord' I needed to relocate my Canon MF 4150 printer.With enough length to snake around the back of a 3-foot wide bookcase and across a desk, the 10-foot cable allowed an easy move. There's even room for relocating further from the PC. Nice!The connection was easily made and performance is seamless. Never a glitch or interruption.To reiterate some of the other reviewers' point: This is an EXTENSION cable, akin to an extension cord. Unlike an extension cord, however, length matters. Be sure you've chosen the proper footage for your application.On a final note, the price is exceptional. Lesser quality extension cables (if you can find 'em) at brick and mortar retailers are ridiculously overpriced.This Belkin product helps efficiently utilize space in my small home office. In my non-tech opinion, this extension cable is just perfect.
I purchased my Sony DVP-CX995V 5-26-07 from Circuit City. I've had zero problems with it. It replaced their 300 mega changer which lasted about 5 years before acting up. I went online thinking about buying another one until I saw the prices. I thought electronics always went down in price. I paid less almost 6 years ago for a new one than the lowest price I saw for used ones today. It's been a great unit so far.
Value for money, works just fine. Felt the charging time is a notch more but then guess its okay for the price. Have charged it twice and so far no issues...
I've been using the MPD8507 since Christmas, and I'm very pleased with it. I've had some skipping problems on occasion (two of which caused a very loud noise in the headphones), but so far never when using the ESP feature. The included car-kit is a great plus, and for regular, gentle playing, it works fine.On the downside, the search &amp; programming functions (as mentioned by others) aren't as intuitive as I'd like, but practicing a couple of times is all it takes. I wish the 120-volt transformer had been included, although batteries do last quite awhile, I've found.This is my first MP3-player, and instead of 15 or 20 songs on a disk, there's 150 - 200... Searching for a song is difficult (or tedious) while driving. I'm not familiar with other players to know if there are easier search functions available.
Very nice product. My daughter loves it. Great sound. the only thing I dont like is that you can hear the spinning of the CD. A little annoying - but my daughter doesn't mind.
Hoods offer several benefits to the photographer. Primarily the hood shades the lens from stray light that may result in an unwanted discoloration or hazing of the image, or the appearance of lens flare. Shading your lens helps improve contrast and image quality. A hood is not required to eliminate these problems, as any item used to shade the lens will provide the same protection from stray light. The hood is convenient in that it is built to offer protection while ensuring that it will not inadvertently find its way into your image.Photographers often state the protective abilities of a hood as a reason to have one. This hood being a solid petal shaped offers limited protection from keeping moisture and wind blown debris off the from lens element. When in place, the hood can protect the lens from impacting solid objects. Being shallow and petal shaped, this type of protection is also limited. Even if the protection is limited, replacing a damaged hood is usually cheaper than repairing the lens and easier to replace.This hood is manufactured for theCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoomand normally is not included with the lens when sold new. Amazon often suggests purchasing one with your lens, and is worth considering.Since the hood is wider than the lens; it can easily be stored attached in a reverse position. This doesn't add to the length of the lens, but does make it wider by about an inch. An inch may not seem like a lot, but in a tightly packed camera bag, it is huge. This lens itself isn't unusually wide so the extra inch may not be a problem.While the protective benefits exist, they are secondary and limited. I find the impact the hood has on my image quality to be the more convincing reason to use a hood. Considering the impact on image quality and the low cost as compared to my other camera equipment (except for a lens case), purchasing a hood is money well spent.PROS:Improves contrast and image qualityReduces lens flare problemsOffers limited protection to the lensCONS:Takes up more space in your camera bag to store with the lens
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.
I really like this product. It is nice leather and a good value for the leather. The only complaint is that it would have been nice to have just a little extra room for cable, etc. My computer fits great and it is nice that it is in a sleeve of it's own. I can also fit in a couple of magazines and files, but then there is not much room for power supplies, etc. I would highly recommend it for anyone who doesn't need to have to carry too many documents or extra supplies.
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.
The trackball was advertised as PS/2 or USB. It turned out to be a Serial Port/ PS/2 and would not function with my equipment without special software which could not be loaded. I sent it back, no problems, and ordered a Kensington trackball from Walmart online which was advertised PS/2 or USB. It has worked perfectly with no software necessary, just plug and use. No fault of the trackball or the manufacturer.
This product performs a relatively simple function, but it does it very well. It adapts the antenna input for a Nissan vehicle to fit the standard receptacle in a modern head unit.The vendor shipped this promptly, and I would buy from them again,
This camera bag is just too small for a Canon Rebel XTI w battery grip. Unable to close top
Don't pay $25.00 at Staples or Circuit City for this cable to attach your new printer to your computer. It's insulting enough that the manufacturer's no longer include a cable so that you are ready to print 'out of the box', claiming that new printers provide several ways to print including ethernet, wireless, and USB. Give us a break. So you are either stuck buying the cable they offer, which is priced 10 times what it needs to be, or you can plan ahead and order the exact same thing for 1/10th the cost, without the name brand. All cables are made by the same few companies, and are branded for retail outlets. They are made of the same materials, there's not much to add, unless you want gold-plated or a Monster cable. Save your money. This has been working perfectly for six months. The 10 foot length is perfect when you need to set the printer up a little further away from your desk, sometimes the 6' length doesn't give you the flexibility to reach a desktop sitting on the floor, to a printer placed on a top shelf of a computer desk hutch (found that out the hard way!). Fast service from this company, no complaints.
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'.
I bought, And recieved this item, I was skeptical because of how cheap it was, But i'm blown away by the quality...When you take it out of the package, It feels very thin and delicate, But these things can take alot of abuse, They fit perfectly creating a tight mold all around the phone. i've dropped my phone with this, And no problems, It almost absorbs the shock. Great Product, Great Price.
Ok, yeah there are a lot of glowing reviews about this product, and here comes one more. It's played everything I could throw at it flawlessly, was fairly easy to get going, and it is not hard to navigate through even the longest playlists. Sound quality is superb. The only concerns are really trivial, come on for the money, this mp3 player is way ahead of the pack! It's ironic when comments are written about a good product like this on message boards, someone always has to say that there are just too many glowing reviews and that some &quot;insiders&quot; are just trying to pump up sales. Go ahead and listed to the small minority who didn't love this product and you'll be cheating yourself out of a really great, maybe the best, Mp3 player available.
FACTORY...FACTORY...FACTORY!!!!Pay more, get the best. To manytimes I go for price. Never again!If it says 2.5 hours, that's what youget. Go for it.
We at the office just had our first problem with it after over a year, while trying to send a fax it got stuck on receive mode, we called Brother and after 5 mins on hold we were helped, apparently we just needed to lift the paper to be faxed from the machine to release the receive mode it was on.Everything else works out well, hope this is helpful, cheers.
I bought this thinking it would be extra cushion and also extend the view back from the camera. Well, it does move you a little back from the camera, but also reduces the magnification.You clip it to the camera body, and then attach the eyepiece cushion to it.After wasting my money, it now just sits in my bag.
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.
I have been trying to get issues with the GuidePlus part of their product resolved for 4 months now. This is their vendor and sold as part of their product. Guideplus started missing the crossword, then started missing channels and then completely stopped recognizing my zip code (a big one in Georgia). ATI keeps telling me they do not support this and I have to wait for Gemstar to respond. Gemstar does not respond. ATI will not provide information to escalate within their or GemStar's organization. The last response from ATI was "When Gemstar fixes the issue they will fix it and you will update successfully". I have been polite with them up to this point but this really fried me. This is ATI's product and their vendor. They need to take responsibility. Or would they tell me to submit a ticket to the chip vendor if there was a hardware problem too?
I go through a lot of these adapters over time. The fittings are tight and it seems to be quite sturdy.
Bought this as a low-cost if not lowest cost unit I could find at the time Jan.2012..Paired up with new Marantz 7.1 at first so-so kick. Read about some other peoples brands and discussions on other sites , set my fronts to small spkr. designation and ___BAM!!!!!!Set cut over at 40hz on main amp and now you get that " turn that S______t Dooown" Scream ,just like the good old days of Pure Pwr. Amps. Remember the neighbor downstairs hitting their ceiling with the broom handle & yelling , __Yup__ , that's the sound now! Check your Mfg. owners manual.Like "ZENAGIN's " review said " spend some time dialing in", Thanks Zenagin,TX.Space is about 16 ft. X 30 ft. one is working fine w/o sattilites, may go for two , then add 4 satt. speakers to 2 Subs.Fine, that will be just___ fine.
I use this with my Pyle Pro Drum kit.Its very long so will work in most rooms. Unless you live in a church.I experience midi signal loss occasionally but this may be due to the MIDI drivers and not the cable.This USB cable cannot be LONGER than this as there's a physical limit to USB cables and its 16ft. Check.
Bought this in a pinch as my Sub Woofer went out. Holiday finances were a bit tight so I shopped around and the price was right so I pulled the trigger on this Sub. I was plesantly suprised by the sound quality. I'm sure that there are some limitations and I've not fully tested with music or cranked up the volume other than during our viewing of the new Bourne movie, but so far, this little guy is holding its own quite well. Yamaha should have put some small feet on the sub, but otherwise I'd say this is a good bang for your buck.
I got this for my husband and he loves it..He can't type fast so this is a blessing. He is overjoyed with this.
Item was shipped to me pretty fast. I like the item I had just purchased a new lens and wanted to protect the glass, perfect fit.
I saw one of these being use and was really excited because I don't particulary like the mouse pad on a lap top. I ordered two, one for myself and one for my husband, and it is a great tool! Very easy to use, and makes using a lap top much easier.
I had high expectations, but was disappointed. The keyboard had a problem that caused many keystrokes to appear twice. This was so deleterious to typing productivity that I had to return the keyboard.The tactile feel was about what you'd get from a nice laptop keyboard, the layout was nice, and the bluetooth seemed to be OK, but the keystroke doubling problem was a real killer for me. Too bad.
This Camera is simply amazing & whatever words I try to find won't do it justice! The simplicity of point and shoot, the face detecting, the video shooting and most of all how slim the body is that I can always keep it in my purse or even my pocket.The only bad thing about this camera that it doesn't let you know about the battery, only all of a sudden it shows you that it's dying, but I solved that by purchasing a cheap 100% compatible replacement battery & now I don't have to worry about that.I have 2GB SD card that gives me over 1000 photos with the highest quality & over 3000 photos with the postcard setting, it's just INCREDIBLE!I love this camera.
It's solid. It's Canon. It works with the 580 Flash beautifully.It's short, but you don't need a lot when you're just placing it on a Stroboframe.I thought about buying the cheaper knock-off versions, but when it comes to electrical connections, I don't like to compromise.
I order this for my cable box/remote. Came home to find the package at my door. Excited to hook it up I was bumbed that I had to charge the batteries for 24 hours. The next day, inserted the tranmitter in to my remote and hooked everything up (10 minutes to run the wires so you can't see anything but the little bug that sticks to the cable box). Closed my eyes, gritted my teeth and pressed the pause button on the remote... it worked! Covered the front to make sure the RF transmitter was working... it was! This sucker works in every room in my house! I can even change the channel from the sidewalk in front of my house (not sure why I would ever need to, but it's pretty freakin' cool that I can). All in all, couldn't be more pleased.I did, however, find one "Con"... the IR transmitting bug looking thing that sticks to the front of my cable box fell off (twice!) when I first got it. But, it's been a couple of weeks since and the bugger's still up, so no problem! There are a lot of posts saying the device worked for a while, then stopped... I hope I don't have that problem!
I tried one of the FM receiver adapters to listen to my iPod in the car, but it was junk, especially compared to the cassette adapter...fortunately I have both cassette & cd capabilities in my vehicle...I recommend this to anyone who has a cassette player in their vehicle & wants the option of listening to their iPod through their vehicle's speakers!
The Steiner Navigator Pro binoculars are excellent. Great performance in a small package. I am disappointed that, unlike previous Steiner binoculars I have owned, these did not include the protective lens covers.
I bought a Graphire4 4x5 tablet first thinking it would be enough for me... It was ok, but then I got a chance to play with an Intuos3 tablet and decided to return it.Intuos3 gives you a much nicer feeling when you're drawing, just as if you were on paper, not plastic. Resolution is much higher, I'm getting very accurate results. Of course, using a tablet takes getting used to and might not be for everybody.The pen is very comfortable to hold and comes with a bunch of replacement tips, including a softer-than-normal and a harder-than-normal tips (1 each).The mouse is actually quite usable on this tablet as opposed to graphire4.Long USB cord makes it possible to take the tablet off the table and onto your lap.Overall, a fantastic tool for anybody who needs a better way to control their drawing/photo retouching.For those, who say it is rather small - true, but the next one up is $100 more expensive. It gets the job done and works great for wide screen monitors without sacrificing horizontal resolution. I guess, for people who paint a much bigger tablet is in order, but this one should be quite enough for photo manipulations.I only wish Wacom included some kind of handwriting recognition software for free with it, though they offer 20% discount on EverNote products (check out ritePen - it is amazing) as well as other product discounts
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"!
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 bag's perfect. I'm a photographer so I have a Lowepro camera backpack so when I saw they had a laptop bag (and the price) I was interested. Now I'm very picky about these things and I must say my expectations were exceeded here. I have a thirteen inch Macbook with the Incase sleeve and I fit it in the slot snugly so my laptop is extra safe. The pockets are perfect for my gadgets and chords, headphones etc. The best part is the main compartment. There is so much room without it being bulky. Delivery was on point and I had no issues with that. Get this, I can even fit my xbox with chords and my laptop in the bag at the same time! The bag is very well built and feels secure at all times. I am completely satisfied with this purchase. So much so, I think I'll get another colour!The only thing I would want to change is the width of the strap because I put in so much stuff now it wears on my shoulder sometimes but that's my fault not the bag.
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.
These headphones are in my opinion the best set of cans at this price point. The sound field is amazing. I could ask for a bit more bass, because I like it, but what these cans give you is clean sound without exaggeration, if that makes sense. I could use them all day everyday. They do squeeze my head just a bit too tight, but that has happened with every set of phones I have had that didn't fall off my head. If you are willing to spend this amount for headphones, these are a great choice.
Beware that this unit does not recognize iPod Touch video out. This fact is buried in the faq section of their web site. And the remote is very limited, the same as it seems for even Apple's own remote. You can't jump back to Album or Artist, etc. and pick a new one. You only get next song, previous song, vol+ vol- power, play and pause. Here is what their site says:"Q9. Why am I unable to use the video output on my sixth generation iPod classic, third generation iPod nano, and iPod touch?A9. These iPod models have a new hardware requirement that prevents the user from enabling the video output. This device does not meet that hardware requirement. Within the video settings, there is an option for TV Out. The fifth generation iPod video and fourth generation iPod with color display would allow you to turn this function On to output the video (or just photos on the fourth generation iPod) from your device to be played on your television. Within these new iPods, this function is not available unless the iPod detects that it is connected to a device that meets this hardware requirement."
I own an Orion XT8 and this holds three 1.25" lenses and one 2" lens at the ready. It makes it easier than sorting through a bag or box to find your eyepieces in the dark when you have them mounted on the side. I usually put one adjustable, a 10mm, a 40mm, and the 2" adapter in mine. That's just about all I need for a regular night of viewing. Comes with the necessary screws and mounts quickly if you know how to work a screw driver.
I purchased these earphones after having the "standard issue" IPod earbuds fall out of my ears again and again while I ran. I was a bit worried that the Sennheiser earphones would be too big, as my head is not on the large size, but they fit great. They stay securely in my ears when I run or exercise and the sound quality is very good.If you are looking for a set of earphones to use while doing any sort of rigorous activity or excercise then these are the ones to get.
The product fit my camcorder, Canon Hv40, but it didn't work for some reason. I bought another one from transcend and it worked fine. However, it is not entirely bad product. I just probably got bad luck haha
One of the best lenses I have used, it is one of the best portrait lenses. It is not cheap but very good.
I have one of these ... and it works great. It is the perfect gift for any music fan without alot of money!
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.
I've owned a number of portable devices over the years, and am on my 5th IPOD. (All still working) I've purchased many different headphones of different designs, styles, manufacturers, and wide array of price points. These are by far my favorite sounding earphones to date.Many people have commented on the bass, and admittedly, I'm not a bass head. I've been a rock and roller attending hundreds of concerts over the years. (I just joined AARP the same month I went to see Petty and CSN&Y; and on my way to see The Who next. I've stood on the field level during the last Pink Floyd tour while the speakers were actually blowing us backward they were so loud and bass filled. I've also had the luck of seeing Jimi, Janice, Zepplin, Tull, U2 and countless others) This has led to my beginning to lose my "highs". Therefore, bass is not an issue for me.I spend an awful lot of time writing at my computer and doing research in loud environments, so the noise isolating feature is very important to me. I've owned noise canceling headphones, but the battery packs reduce mobility, and require carrying batteries when you travel. These earphones do the job nicely, without any bulk, and allow you to lower your volume thus increase your IPOD's playing time.I've toned down my music taste a little over the decades, and find myself enjoying Mark Knopfler's rich bluesy style over the hard rocking sounds of my youth, however, early Clapton live boots, and The Who live stille rock my world. Remastered releases of my youthful favorites still draw me to that old time rock and roll. The ER6i transmit the sound equaly as well regardless of who or what style I'm listening to. I've invested in the silicon triple flange ear pieces as I've smaller ear canals and these fit much better for me. You will need to try out the spongy foam or the silicon for your own ear's shape.My main complaint is the silicon triple flange go deeply into the ear canal and due to the thinness of the wires, you must be careful when removing the earphones. Do not grab them by the thin wires to remove them, or you will start to experience what other reviewers have mentioned, an intermittent cutting out of sound in one ear or the other. This design flaw, the thinness of the of the wires,is a design flaw I find fault with in regards to the ER6i. For to get the full effect from the sound, you must firmly insert the ear piece, but removing them can be difficult, especially if you have thick stubby fingers as I do.Etymotic's instructions tell you that if you purchase the earphones from another seller, you must register your Er6i on their website, under "warranty registration" within 90 days of purchase to receive the full year warranty. You will find yourself unable to locate this section on their website. However, a call to Etymotic's toll free number will get you in touch with some very helpful staff eagerly willing to resolve your problem without any proof of purchase date. I know this because after suffering with the intermittent cutting in and out of my left earphone, (it's the one I would remove when someone wanted to speak with me) my right earphone finally went out completely. I called the toll free number, explained I hadn't registered the ERI6 prior to the expiration of the 90 days. I was told I couldn't because this feature was not enabled. The staff member was apologetic, and without any argument at all, I was given an RMA number, no questions asked or proof of purchase date requested or required. I expect a replacement pair within the next ten days. This was very impressive to me in this day and age. I've read from some reviewers that SHURE does not have good customer support, though I can't personally attest to that. I had considered replacing the ERI6 with a pair of SHURE E3's but after dealing with Etymotic, I've decided to stay with them for the time being.Oh, initially, when I first purchased my ERI6, I was so impressed with the sound that when I saw them on sale for $80 with free shipping, I purchased a second pair. (I was going to be selling them on Ebay and going with the SHURE E3 after the right ear went out, but I'm glad I didn't. I will be using my second "spare" pair, while waiting for the replacement from Etymotic.My advice, these are great sounding earphones and at what you can find them priced for through Froogle, they are also the best priced quality earphones for the money. I can live with their design flaw of thin wires knowing Etymotic stands behind their product. A rare feat these days. Also, the customer support person spoke English, and actually lived in this country. Another bonus.Also of note, some people have complained about the length of the cord. When I bought my second IPOD, I found a company out of Australia that sold a cord wrap. They've since been bought out and are easily located under the name "Sumajin SmartWrap". They come in many different colors.An update on the replacement pair: Sure enough, customer service came through for me. They sent me a new pair and this is hard for me to believe, but I think they sound better than the first pair I sent in for repair. (though this might be because of a difference in the 2nd generation Nano?)I did use my Shure E3's for a while and thought the sound was superior on those compared to the Etyomics. Now, I'm not so certain. With the Nano the thinner cord of the ER6i is a definite plus over the Shure E3's. And the difference in price certainly make the ER6i a better deal.
...should love this card. No matter what others may say, this card is in fact a great value. True, other cards perform better, but they also cost more and you have to decide what you are really looking for in the end. If you are simply looking for some portability around the house, you've got the right card. The every day Joe will be happy (I'm an every day Joe, and I've been happy with this card for 6 months - buying a second one today). One caveat! Linksys support is marginal. Initially, I had trouble with my card during setup, and 1 out of the 4 reps I talked to actually knew what was wrong. The rest were simply robots going through the step by steps common on technical support lines.
I have installed 6 of these mounts and they have all performed as designed. They are manufactured to exacting tolerances and all the components fit every time. All the TV's mounted have been 50" to 60" LCDs and plasmas, and this mount holds up just fine. The included hardware package allows the mounting of any TV without the need for purchasing additional hardware.
The product works perfectly with windows XP, and is reasonable priced. I would have given it 5 stars, except that the installation and initialization instructions were lacking, but its all pretty standard and I could muddle through.
The PalmGlove Neoprene Case is attractive, slick, and fun. I feel completely safe storing my Palm Pilot in it - a waterproof, shockproof, cushy thing. Of course, it would've been nice if it could hold my checkbook so that I would truly have my whole world in that amazing little case, but the case is so compact my checkbook doesn't even fit. So that's a minus for me, but not a major one. Design wise, my only complaint is with the little stylus holder found in the crease of the case. It's kind of difficult to get the stylus in and out, and because of the way the palm pilot fits so snug in the casing it's even more of a pain to keep the stylus in the notch in the back of the pilot where it belongs. Otherwise, I think that the PalmGlove Neoprene Case is very cool looking and very cool feeling. it even smells good. I almost wanna eat it.
I cannot respond to how the product was. I didn't get what I ordered. I picked the product that I wanted with the aide of the discription and pictures on the website and made the purchase. Amazon shipped me the wrong item, via 2nd hand vendor? and because it was not their (Amazons') mistake (and I know it wasn't mine), Amazon is going to take the return shipping charges from the credit they will give me on the 30 day return policy. After much searching, I found an e-mail to lodge my concerns. I wrote an e-mail to question them on the return policy and to my BIG suprise, no response. Buying from Amazon was not the best choice in saving money....
We will NEVER buy another Linksys product again, based on our experiences with this product. At first we thought it was great - set-up was very easy and the router integrated immediately into our home network. After 5 months, the router up and quit working - it appears the WAN port got fried, so we no longer were able to connect our network to the Internet via our cable modem.Called tech support and they were nice, but after their scripted help procedures, essentially clueless, and passed us off to a promised escalation call sometime soon. Call came the next day, by which time we had run to the nearest Wal-Mart and gotten ourselves another one. So far so good. Got the RMA for the original router in a timely fashion and sent it back. (Still waiting for replacement at the time of this review, which we will stick in a closet, if it works, and hope we never need to use it.)7 days later, the router (same model)that we purchased from Wal-Mart died, same symptoms. Did not bother calling tech support, but took this one back the next night and got a fresh one after work. Dead out of the box. Went to a different Wal-Mart after dinner, took the dead one back, and got another one. Again, dead out of the box.Hooked up one computer directly to the cable modem and researched this router a bit more, and completely concur with all the negative reviews on this product, after our experiences. Next day, we bought a Netgear RP614 router, and after an initial call to tech support to work out an issue with the router talking to our kind of cable modem (a &quot;telco&quot; or 2 way modem, which needs a cable connection for the downstream, and a phone line dail-up connection to complete the upstream), we were up and running smoothly, and have had no more troubles with the network since then. Bonus on the Netgear RP614 too - it comes with its own ethernet cable, so you don't have to buy one!
Oppo DV-981HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI, 1080p Up-Converting, DivX & SACDWith all the pesky region encoding it's almost impossible to find a player capable of playing any DVD. Along comes Oppo and solves the problem without having to re-do the internal circuitry of a standard player. So far, this unit has performed well in playing anything I have fed into it. There is also no need to make any adjustments as the player removes all of the guesswork. One loads a DVD in normal fashion and awaits the clear and detailed image to appear of the screen. At last I can play PAL and other DVD's without resorting to my computer.
I've only had this product for a little bit, but I'm already sending it back. It worked great for the first week that I had it at school. I took it home with me over the weekend and the port came loose. After that it worked if I wiggled it around. I tried to email and call the manufacturers only the email bounced back and the number goes to voicemail.I'm sending this product back and will be purchasing a similar product but from a different company.
The original Lexmrk 16/16 Twin Pack Black Cartridges 10N0138 was received in a timely manner and provides the acceptable print that refills has failed to do. I would repurchase this product here and the price was reasonable. Good quality cartridge for my old Lexmark printer!
I was in need of a keyboard and torn between the G series and this one, however, I settled on this one and I have not looked back. Though there are no programmable keys I love the color choices as do the others who use it for lighting.After having knee surgery I moved my computer downstairs and it is now in a darker area of the house. Since I play late into the night on mine between my monitor and the keyboard I have more than enough light to use it without worry.It has a perfect feel to me for my typing and it is so much quieter than anything I have ever used which I really say bless you for! Of course my granddaughter thinks it is kewl and the purple is more pinkish which suits her just fine. For me the red works for my war games and the blue is fine for other things, what can I say I like variety and I get it all with this keyboard.It was simple as plug and play on my XP system and has been a joy to have since my first plugging it in.
Historically, I always recommended IBM/Lenovo laptops because the battery quality was ALWAYS superior to their competitors.In June of '08, I purchased a T60 with this battery for my niece to take to college. Now in July of '09, this battery won't hold a charge for longer than 40 minutes or so. When contacting Lenovo customer service, they wouldn't help. Buy a new battery was their only option and they weren't willing to offer any concessions or discounts... full price or nothing. Regretfully, it looks like I will have to purchase a replacement battery every summer for the next several years since my niece still has to go to college and needs a laptop with a good battery.So much for the historical value of the Lenovo brand! What a shame Lenovo... you've ruined your reputation in my book and I won't be recommending your laptops any further. If I had the opportunity, I would return the system for a refund and get her a new laptop with a battery that will last for more than a year.
Forget the BBB, File a complaint with the Fair Trade Commission. We might actually get somewhere there. [..]
This is a sweet little lens that really has no middle ground. You either love it or hate it. Most of the haters really either expect too much from this lens such as focusing in no light or on objects with no contrast and marginal light. The other reason there are detractors come from focus issues.This seems to be a user problem in my opinion. When you shoot at f 1.4, the area in focus can be pretty shallow. An example is at f1.4 and at a distance of 5 feet, the areas in focus is just .45 feet. If you have a DSLR with multiple focus points, you might find what you want in focus is not selected by the camera. This gives the impression of a focus issue with the lens which it is not.If you move into close focusing such as 2 feet using f1.4, the focus area becomes less than of an inch. Even the slightest movement by you or the subject can blow the focus. Again, this is not a lens problem but a user issue.However, don't be discouraged by the above comments. This lens has so many possibilities from creative images to group portraits to low light photography. You just need to put in a little effort to learn the lens (and your DSLR). Also remember that stopped down to f4 at 10' gives you 5.45 feet in focus.The 30mm lens also is about as close to a 50mm lens on a 35mm film SLR as there is. A 50mm lens was considered the de facto standard for an SLR in the old days and many people never had anything else. This is a very versatile lens.The lens itself has an excellent build quality and includes extras such as a lens hood and case. It is sharp and offers great contrast and compares well against such a well regarded lens as the Canon 35mm f1.4L which is about 3 times the price.You will not be disappointed in this lens at all and I highly recommend it. It is one of my favorite everyday lenses for my Canon 20D. (My everyday kit includs the Canon 17-40mm f4L, 70-200mm f4L, and a Canon 580ex flash.)
The printer itself is wonderful, you could almost fit it in your pocket. The problem is, you have to plug it into the wall, and you have to plug it into your camera. It cost a lot less than the battery powered canon photo printer. So for me, it is worth having to plug it in. Next, it really does print in 90 seconds, once it starts to print, but figure up to another 90 seconds to get the data from your camera into the printer. Next, you can give the photo a bath in water and it will come out just fine. But don't be tricked into thinking that a $129 printer is going to do as good as the $129,000 developing machines. Sometimes, the photos will surprise you at how good they are though.Having said all of that, once you get it plugged in, and the photo into the printer, the party does begin. The photo goes back and forth three time, first yellow, then red, and then blue. That makes you wonder, how did they do that. How do they know just the right amount of color to use.Then if you can get over the fact you paid about fifty cents for a print, it is sort of a nice print. On borderless prints it does flatten the photo a bit. Canon says it stretches the photo out to the border. The solution for this is to print with a border. The photo will not go to the edge of the paper, but you will not have a photo that is stretched or flattened to fit the 4 by 6 size. SLR camera of course are already 4 by 6, my point and shoot is 4.5 by 6. I would rather they cut or crop the .5 off, rather than to "stretch" or flatten the photo.This printer it is pretty solid, it looks like it will hold up pretty good. As if Cannon is hoping to be able to sell you lots of paper and ribbons. I am sure that you will pay Cannon $500 to $1000 for supplies before this printer would ever start to get old or wear out.They are durable photos, I am sure 100 people could handle them and they would not show to much wear and tear. This is a party trick, there is no doubt about it. If your looking for a WOW effect for your next get together, go for it. If you want to keep feeding your money into this little gem, I am sure it will keep giving you photos to pass around to your friends.I would like to see the price of the photos come down closer to the 29 cents it cost to get digital photo's developed at the online servies where we can set up our photo albums. Or at our local Target or Walmart store. I just wonder if the WOW effect is worth paying the extra price. But I hear there are people who sell these photos out in the clubs for $10, so I suppose you could turn it into a profitable business.The technical support at Canon is very good, if you need any help getting your cp-200 set up with your computer or camera. Their software is reasonable to work with, I have seen a lot worse photo software out there. It works with your computer just fine, if you want to hook it up to the computer.
I Bought My Lexmark Z-42(now called Z-43) about a year ago, probably because my first printer was a Lexmark and was used to a &quot;trouble free&quot; printing task. Well the Z-42 exceeded my expectations in every respect! It has been a real work horse, does not use excessive ink and has been totally reliable. I originally plannend on buying a Z-52(now called a Z-53), but kept this one instead. According to what I have read, the Z-53 is not much faster than this one! Also does a good job on Photos, even on plain old 20 lb. paper! I highly reccommend this printer to anyone!
After having used the Epson R1900 for a while and now using the Epson 1400 for a bit, I find the prints from the 1400 to be much more accurate, while lacking the fine detail of the R1900.The software install was your usual fare, though it took a reboot of the printer to get the drivers to install correctly on Windows XP. But, software niggles aside, the 1400 is a very quiet printer, and much faster than my current photo printer, the Canon Pixma Pro9500.I printed some black and white documents on regular printer paper on this printer, and the speed was surprisingly slow. If you intend to do a LOT of black and white document prints, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The ink is quite expensive considering how small the cartridges are, so you'd be better off with a regular inkjet HP or Epson (such as the excellent Workforce 600 printer).I'm a little disappointed in the Epson's build quality, as the paper tray that pulls down was broken out of the box, but I'll chalk that up to being "unlucky."Overall, though, the color prints are quite fast, the print quality for photos is excellent on my Ilford Galerie Smooth Pearl paper (although you need to pick the highest quality otherwise you can see the printer's scan lines!), and the color accuracy seems considerably better than my Epson R1900 which added a yellow tinge to my images. You could definitely do a lot worse than this 1400, and I recommend it for the price.4/5
I purchased this scanner because it scans both sides automatically, however I have found that it jams nearly every time I use it and the software is very problematic. After owning this scanner for a couple of months I have decided to rid of this scanner and purchase something better.
I like everything about the Nuvi360 so far, except the map. And It just happened to be the most important thing and the reason for these devices. I was in Dallas last week, and it could not find a Papasitos restuarant that has been there for the last 10 years. Routing is also weird. Intead of suggesting one turn, it tries to take me through a subdivision with bunch of turns.As a prevous user of other GPSes, I found the map disappointing. So I am still trying to decide if I will keep it.Other than that, everything else is wonderful. Screen is clear and sharp, comes with a nice set of tools. Bluetooth function works perfectly and took no time to set up with my Blackberry. Nav software is super easy to use, adding your own POI is simple.I will update this once I know more about the unit.5/30/07:Well, the GPS's going back to Amazon today. I must have a bad one because it seems to take longer to sync with the sattelites. Yesterday it would not sync until 10 minutes into the ride.After a few weeks of use, my opinon is the same. The device is great, probably among the best, but the map is very disappointing. It could not find the Lexus dealer. I used to have a cheaper GPS that used TeleAtlas map and the map was much better. Don't believe it when people said TeleAtlas is developed by a Europpean company. NavTeq map, which Garmin used, is not as complete. That explains the weird routing on the Garmin.Anyway, it's too bad. I really like the Nuvi 360. But there is no point if I am not satisfied with the map.
I bought this printer the day before Xmas after researching so many printers. My biggest concern was that I had problems with compatibility with my computer. I have a Mac Mini running OS 10.5 Leopard, with the printer connected directly via usb. I bought it anyways just because I was tired of researching and I like HP anyways. It was a rough start because the software that is included is HP v8 which is NOT compatiable with Leapord. Back to the forums, but after some digging around the HP site, I discovered HP v9.5. Now it works flawlessly, including the scanning software. Last night I had to make a copies of a 2 page document, 18 pgs each. Loaded the two pages on the top and it fed through, before I knew it, it was spitting out copies so fast and hard my wife started laughing as I was trying to catch them before I thought to fully extend the tray. My impression of this printer is whewwwwwwwwwww.... finally one that I'm happy with.
This lens can get you within about 3&#34; of a tiny subject and affords stunning detail, even with the 12 mp limitation of my Pentax K-r. If you're ordering a macro lens, you already know what it's for - this one will do the job brilliantly. At 70mm it's a little long for some applications, especially on an APS-C camera, (which brings your field of view down to the equivalent of a 105mm lens.) But in most all situations that's just fine and gives you a little breathing room with small, live subjects. If you're using it to double as a portrait lens, this one might be too big - they also make a 50mm in the same high quality EX series that might be better suited. (There's also a true 105.) The specs are outstanding - this is a very bright, high quality, low-distortion lens. Only complaint: the auto-focus can get confused in lower light situations, more so than happens with my shorter kit lens. (18-55) But some of these shots are best handled with manual focus anyway.
I was expecting to get a 10 pack with jewel cases - instead, it was a 10pk spindle. Not a big deal, but I wouldn't have bought them if I had known.
I'm not sure why, but Amazon does not list the vendor of this case as Infocus. This model is made to house many of the infocus projectors.It looks to be a quality case with decent padding. My model in26 fits fine into it.Overall a fine case.
This is the perfect storage card for the LG Chocolate phone. I am able to put over 200 songs in standard Mp3 format-many more using Windows media format. I have had no problems with compatibility, and the cost was much lower than through a Verizon store. Delivery was less than 5 business days. Well worth the time and money.
This is a great camera, you will not need any others. Great pictures, excellent size, and terrific ease of use. Highly recommend this camera.
This product would not work when I received it. I called my networker server to check my service and it was not that. I then took it to a computer repair to have it checked to see if it was something simple. I heard from the repairmain yesterday and he informed me that the monitor was broken, it will work if you hook it up to another moniter. Parts for repair would be in excess of $100 plus labor. I am returning this product for a refund of my money.
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.)
These headphones sound great, and are lightweight. Since the headband goes behind your nexk, they are good for when you are wearing a hat, or if you are worried about messing up your hair (I have none so that was not an issue with me). They fold up into a flat &quot;package&quot; about the size of a baseball. And for such small phones, they have good bass.The problem I had is they have rubber &quot;tabs&quot; that ride on top your ears to help hold the phones in place. They did not sit well with the earpieces of my glasses, causing discomfort. I ended up giving them to a friend who raves about them.
I kept reading the different reviews and finally just went ahead and got this one. I love it. It is so lightweight, easy to load and plays with outstanding sound.On the down side, it isn't user friendly with trying to do different things so haven't really figured out all the other things it does. As I wanted to just download and enjoy and that I can do.
Knew the product would be good, but not necessarily the vendor. The order was processed promptly, and delivered in a timely manner in perfect shape. Price was very competetive. I would purchase from the source again.
I needed a new attachment kit and cord for my Garmin, buying it in one package like this was tremendously helpful and easy!
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.
Great deal for the price of 2. I use these 2 SD cards for my PDA to store podcast and videos so I can kill some time on my way to work. Works like a charm.
I just wonder how they can call it "ALL-in-one" when it does NOT have FAX ? It's space age when private space travel is now possible, but for some reason, this old fashioned FAX is still the major document communication method for business and personal use. I'm very disappointed that Epson's All-in-one doesn't have FAX. Canon PIXMA MP780 All-In-One Photo Printer is the true ALL-in-One, and it is also photo quality printer/copier. And cheaper.
without worries of kids going deaf! Bought 2 pairs with a y-splitter to give my wife and me some P&Q. Sound is better than average, and so far, they have stood up to all sorts of abuse. Great value for $$$.
Believe me when I tell you, the picture doesn't do the sub. justice. This thing has depth with a commanding presence. at 100w, it's enough to feel an average living or media room with lows without disturbing your neighbors. Adjust the volume to satisfy your listening desire, or let your AV receiver control it for you. If you wanted to, you could use it as a stand alone surrounding system since it has connections for that on the rear. Yes, it isn't timed, but I have it connected to a outlet that shuts it off when the t.v. is turned off, and if your receiver has switched outlets on it, plug in to that...No biggy. For this price, it's a good investment.
Overall this is a great buy. I use it daily for work to carry and protect my laptop. It's durable, well-padded and has plenty of room for additional cords and other materials. Although the green and black looks great, my only minor issue is that I wish there were more color options to choose from.
This is a great lens not only for macro shots. The image sharpness is excellent and mechanically the lens feels very solid. It's an excellent lens at a competitive price.
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.
It is good, I have been using for a 2 months now. I cannot comment on th lifespan as i am only using for past 2 months. LED light could be annoying sometimes. I wish they gave clamp sort of thing to clamp it to the laptop so that we don't bother much when we have to lift both - laptop and cooler at the same time to move to another seat or table in home.
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!
I love coffee brewed in a perculator pot. I am very satisfied with the pot and the service thru Amazon.
Product worked was able to play with application. Could not sample my actual morph'd voice outside of the headset I was wearing.
I really liked this unit (and its transmitter unit twin), but only for as long as it actually worked. It works well sending signal from my TiVo in the living room to my office, where I have a TV monitor and the audio running through a decent sound system on the computer. I really like the capability to use the TiVo remote from the office. However, after a few months, both of the transmitter units I've bought have died. (I've bought full pairs both times.) I can still get audio, but the video feed is gone. I'm to the point now where I'm looking for alternatives.
I purchased this battery for my Dell Inspiron 600m laptop which I have had for roughly 2.5 years. The original battery finally gave out and wouldn't hold a charge at all anymore, so it was time for a replacement. This battery looks exactly the same as the one that I had from Dell, except it didn't have the Dell logo or the Dell $50 profit margin built into the price. It does the job, the seller was fantastic, and the price is hard to beat.
These are a good option for those circumstances when you want to block out noise or keep the sound of your music from bothering others. I use them in bed without my ultra-sensitive wife complaining. They also do a good job of keeping me from hearing my wife when she does complain (Forget to do a chore? Just point at earphone in ear and shake head with an innocent expression). I use them on airliners where they do a good job of eliminating most of that terrible drone that will keep you from enjoying your music. At the same time you absolutely cannot use them in circumstances where it would be unsafe to be unable to hear. Using any isolating earphone while riding a bike, jogging or even walking down the sidewalk would be asking for trouble.With this isolation comes compromise. They sound good - but not as good as some of the folks posting here would have you believe. Nor do they sound as bad as some other posters make out. The sound is really very decent, and certainly much better than than the cheapo buds that come with Ipods and MP3 players. But don't expect thundering base or audiophile quality sound. Also, as with just about any in-ear isolator, noise from the wires being rustled will be transmitted to your ear so using these while exercising may not be the way to go. The cord is super long, but I simply use the clip that comes with it to bind it to the length I want. They are very, very good at isolating you from the outside environment, but if you don't need that and can make do with normal headphones, there are better and cheaper options such as the Sennheiser PX 100.These earphones come with a number of tips to customize the fit, and I found the set that fit me well on the second try. As others have said, it's important that these sit fairly deep within the ear canal. It truly does make a tremendous difference in the sound quality. There have been occasions when I found myself wondering why they seemed to have lost all their mid-range all of a sudden, only to realize that I was sloppy and didn't put one or the other in properly. It's not as daunting as it sounds. Tug back on your ear and push gently. You'll be able to tell when you have a good seal when you feel just a bit of suction. You can get optimal sound with the volume relatively low. I find that they become somewhat uncomfortable after about two hours or so, simply from the rubber seal pressing continuously against the inside of your ear. They come out with a gentle tug.I'm glad I got these for moments when I want or need the isolation. While I would not want them to be my only earphone/headphone, they do fill a niche quite well.
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.
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!
This was a good purchase. This product is very nice and it was very cheap. I really like Amazon services.
Great speaker for the money, made a big difference in the sound of my system. I had the Stage speakers for the fronts and when I purchased these made a big difference. Superb sound with clean crisp highs good bass responce, would be a great addition to any system
I bought 2 of these to replace a more costly cable that had 2 removable ends. I'm sure normally those cable are well and good but in the application they were in they failed. These Tripp Lite P503-050 SVGA EZ-Pull Gold Monitor Cable w RGB Coax, HD15M/M - 50ft worked perfectly. They were used to connect a ceiling mounted projector to a SMART BOARD. There was existing conduit since it was a replacement part. It was a little hard getting through but manageable if you know what you are doing. Picture looks great and we bought some as spares.Also the price was the cheapest I found anywhere.
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)!!
I don't think Polaroid is even making these or the film anymore. I got it for my mother as gift. She loves the simplicity of polaroid and this replaced her old polaroid.
Filter offers what I wanted - basic, economical lens protection for my camera. The threads were not as finely milled as I would have liked, but for the cost, it is OK.
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 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.
Since I don't have a HD tv, I can't speak to how the video looks in HD, but I can say that the HC3 makes superior home DVD movies.The camera is easy to use, and has a bright, clear display. The battery life is surprisingly good.I was able to easily import the HD footage into my iMac (G5 processor) and create high quality DVDs that blow away the footage shot by my father-in-law who has a top-of-the-line 3 CCD camcorder. Being a serious videographer, he was sceptical of the HD capabilities (and the ability of a cheap Mac to process the video), but was really impressed with the output.
I have owned many garmin GPS devices over the years and the model 72 is superior to any I have had. The cost of this device can be quite steep these days and for someone who wants to use one for local areas-why pay the extra cost? At around $150-it is a bargain.It is remarkably accurate. I have closed on my vehicle in the desert under one foot and always within a meter or two. I can spend hours off trail hunting for plants to photograph and, when I am finished, I simply use my GPS to find my car. I do not, generally, have any idea of where I have wondered. I simply do not trouble myself. I always carry extra batteries-user life is always grossly exaggerated by the manufacture. I also carry a backup topo map and a compass. Do not rely solely on any GPS.I especially like the ability to download my hiking data into a National Geographic topo package for Arizona. You can use available maps to download all of the data you need for a given hike into your GPS. Garmin technical assistance typically requires long waits, but it is very helpful and it's on their dime. Great bargain.
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 ordered these Earbuds after a recommendation from a good friend of mine and reading some reviews on the comfort level these provide. I cannot use the IPOD buds due to the sever pain after wearing them for about 2 or 3 minutes.These are by far the most comfortable pair of buds I have ever owned. The blockage of external notice is probably more like 95% to me (states on their website 98%).I cannot comment on the sound quality as I am no professional music person. For my listening at work and home while working they are perfect!Free Shipping from Amazon got to me in two days (ordered Friday and received them on Monday).Great Price for a great pair of headphones.
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.
THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT. IF YOU DONT NEED ALL THE OTHER OPTIONS THAT COME WITH A GARMIN GPS MORE EXPENSIVE UNITS, THE NUVI 250W IS THE ONE FOR YOU.THIS GETS ME FROM POINT A TO POINT B WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. I NO LONGER WORRY ABOUT GOING ANYWHERE, NOW I JUST TYPE THE ADRESS OF WHERE IM GOING AND THIS GPS UNIT DOES THE REST. IT DOES SO MUCH STUFF I DONT KNOW WHY ANYONE WOULD NEED ANYTHING MORE THAN THIS. IT DOES THE JOB... VERY WELL.
This device does not work. When I called to return this item for a refund, the company wants to charge me 15% because I do not have the original shipping packaging to return the defective adapter in on top of paying for return shipment charges. I was given an authorization code to return the item, however, upon further investigation found that Tiger Direct will not accept returns on this product. Gee! I wonder why? Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction at Tiger Direct is sorely lacking.J Fisher
I put off buying a digital camera for a long time because I heard from friends (and saw) that the results with theirs were disappointing. But now that my child is in pre-school, the need to share pictures with others has increased dramatically, and the expense of printing bad takes has become just plain senseless.I purchased this camera about a week ago and have been playing with it nonstop ever since. To my amazement and delight, it has so far taken the most pristine pictures of any camera I've ever owned - PERIOD! I'm no photography expert or even so much as a hobbyist, but the comparison in picture quality between this and my previous camera, a Nikon point-and-shoot 120 ED, is night and day. The difference can be seen vividly when viewing pictures on a computer screen. I can now blow 2MB pictures up to poster size before any noticeable pixellation occurs; with my old camera, a picture scan of that quality would use up at least 60MB. (You read that correctly: two versus SIXTY megabytes!)As others have pointed out, you need to know going in that Sony includes a rock-bottom bare minimum of storage in the Memory Stick provided with the camera (only 32 MB), and you will almost definitely want to purchase a larger one (it doesn't pay to buy anything less than 256MB). And be prepared to spend some time with the camera's manual in order to understand some of the basic settings. But I shopped around and researched before I took this plunge, and right now I don't think there's any better family-friendly camera or deal on the market.In short, if you've waited for digital cameras to cross a certain threshold of quality, reliability and price, that day has come at last. GO FOR IT!
The Elite EZFrame screen was simple to assemble and very reasonably priced at Amazon, the best I could find on-line. My Epson 1080P projector works very well with this screen. The picture and contrast are awesome. I have compared my system to others with home theaters and it ranks right up there. I was interested in the Cine Grey initially, as I was told it had less gain and better contrast. You will find the Cine Grey are more expensive. Since I don't have a side by side comparison, I can't say for sure which is truly better. This Cine White screen looks awesome to me.
I ordered this cd player because of its low profile and light weight since I plan to use it on my frequent plane trips. The sound quality of this player, when used with the supplied earbuds, is acceptible. If a decent noise-cancelling over-ear headphone is used, such as the Bose or the Sony, then the sound is comparable to a good stereo. I noticed a faint buzz (higher than the typical 60 Hz hum) when the noise cancelling circuitery is turned on. May be there is a component in the player than picked up noise from near by electrical sources. Otherwise a very good cd player from Panasonic that is still built in Osaka, Japan.
I purchased this light for my laptop, obviously. The part that probably isn't so obvious, is the laptop is used in my patrol car. The light head is large and somewhat too heavy to maintain it's position in a moving vehicle. I doubt Kensington intended for such an application. If it were used in a stationary application, it would probably do just fine. I used a zip tie through the gap between the screen and keyboard to secure most of the cable. Once that was done, I have had ZERO problems with it moving. As far as the amount of light is concerned, it is GREAT! The switch allows you to use just 4 LEDs or all 8. For my needs, 4 LEDs were sufficient. You can buy cheaper USB lights, but Kensington's quality speaks for itself and is reiterated with each of their products, including this one.
I ordered TV based upon dimensions listed on Amazon website. They were incorrect and when I refused delivery, it took Amazon over a month to finally issue a refund. When you finally get a hold of customer service (very difficult to find phone number), you get someone in India. They could not track their own product. They were very polite but no resolution. I have been Amazon customer for a while but this opened my eyes to the behemoth that Amazon has become. As far as TV, go check out the picture at a brick and mortar store. I think Sony LCD much better. Colors more vivid and deeper black. Sorry Amazon, but you have lost a customer.
See my review of the Escort Visor Clip for which this item is included. I only gave 4 stars for all items as nothing is perfect.
I purchased this heatsink/fan after noticing that my video card was running at 90C while under load. This was causing many issues, chief among them being random system lockups. After installing the Zalman VF900 my temperature under load went down to 45C.The directions were very easy to understand, although I would warn someone who doesn't know much about computer internals to have someone else perform the replacement for them, if possible. If you're familiar with replacing computer components however, this is an easy upgrade.
Nice sound, comfortable wear,common design, all of which make me feel great!To the most, the price is equal to its value.
This is going to be just another five-star review of this lens, but this is a lens that completely deserves it.First off, if you're like me, you were drawn to this lens wondering what on Earth you'd ever want a lens that's intentionally soft for. Well, "soft focus" is not the same thing as being out of focus. No, even with this lens's soft focus features at maximum, the photo is still razor-sharp, there's just a soft glow coming off the bright parts of the image. This effect is controllable with both the "Soft Focus" dial (0, 1, or 2) on the lens, or through the aperture value. Soft Focus 2 and f/2.8 is the "softest", and decreasing the aperture size and soft focus value both lessen the effect. Additionally, you can shoot with the soft focus value not "clicked" into a number, but between the numbers.But now, enough about that feature, since you'll likely rarely use it. Apart from stylized portraits and nature shots, you'll probably keep the Soft Focus dial locked into zero. So then, what is so great about this lens? The answer is simple: it is an amazingly sharp f/2.8 telephoto lens. This lens is the smallest and lightest f/2.8 telephoto lens on Canon's current lineup, but this is not to say it is constructed cheaply. It is a very solid build, with a metal camera mount, and thick rubber hood built-in. The dials and controls are an older Canon style, so the focus ring isn't as smooth or easy-to-use on the newer lenses, but it still works like a charm.But let's get back to the part about how amazing this lens is. I shoot full-frame, so the "fringes" of lens's image areas are especially important to me. But this lens doesn't miss a beat -- even at f/2.8 it is sharp, focused, and free of distortion to the far edges of the frame. Drop it down to f/4, and there's a good chance this'll be the sharpest lens in your collection. Colors are always bright, out-of-focus areas are always smooth, and this lens is, without a doubt, a top level performer.So why is this 135mm f/2.8 not decorated with a red ring and an "L" in the name? The lack of Canon's USM technology means this lens lacks the 'full-time-manual' feature. Despite this, the lens still focuses quickly and quietly. Another feature you won't find here is Image Stabilization, but with how light and compact the lens is, you won't miss that. And finally, the minimum focus distance is 131cm, which while not atrocious for a telephoto lens, is something you'll find yourself bumping up against while shooting.But to wrap this up, none of the "drawbacks" of this lens matter when considering how amazingly sharp and versatile this supposed "soft focus" lens is. Canon's literature talks up this lens's portrait abilities. They are very true, once in your camera bag this will become your portrait lens. But you'll find yourself popping it onto the camera just about every opportunity you get, since it is such a joy to shoot with.This lens is such an awesome hunk of glass, I have zero regrets adding it to my collection.
Love these headphones that do not slip when running. They are exactly what I was looking for and highly recommend them.
Having owned both the Altec Lansing 48s and these I feel I am knowledgeable to speak about thses speakers. I blew out the Altecs(easy to do since they have a digital volume adjustment with no readout so if your computer restarts you have no idea what they are set at until you play them). The Altecs were good speakers BUT THE YAMAHAS-LIKE MANNA FROM HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The bass is deep,tight and rich and the satelites are so clear that I am hearing stuff now on songs that I never heard with the Altecs. These Yamahas are a masterful feat of engineering-BUY THEM!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been using Verbatim disks to record on for quite some time now and it is a rare thing to ever have any be unsatisfactory.At this point I would recommend this disk over any others I have used. I have tried about 3 other brands, but always come back to Verbatim.I have also noted on some of them, that they actually burn faster than what they are rated.
Lowest cost, professional quality, speed and ease of use, delivery was fast no wait, very satisfied.
Really thrilled with this purchase. Haven't seen my parents this excited about a gift in a long time. They are unable to drive so they now feel "connected" with the rest of the family. Can't recommend it enough for parents, grandparents, or anyone without a computer. Love, Love, Love it.
I shoot Tmax 100 and 400 normally, and I shoot quite a bit of it. The other day I noticed that I had 2 35mm rolls of TriX 400 and figured that I might as well shoot and process them together for ease of processing time. So after two rolls of playing around and shooting whatever just to get it over with I was pleasantly surprised with the results. Nice grain, deep blacks, and great details and tone.While I will probably still be using Tmax 100 in my older slower cameras, I think I will be changing my primary 400 speed B&W; film to TriX.
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.
Well ordered two and i jus got around to hooking it up and one dosnt work at all but th e one i hooked up works wonders and hits hard i couldnt believe it!!!!!!!!!!
Easy to install. Works well. I haven't used the light scribe yet so no comment on that feature.
I got this thing today from CompUSA and came here for the reviews because my ViewSonic died on me after 10 minutes. I've always liked Viewsonic for its beautiful monitors and I was loving this monitor for the entire 10 minutes. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try the dock. Speakers are nicer then most monitors but nowhere close to external speakers.I search for some reviews on large monitors and found out that a 20" has the same max resolution as a 22". So good discovery after a bad experience. I'll be taking the Viewsonic back and looking into a 23". The 1 star is for the beautiful piano black housing.
I could not believe how good upconversion could be done until I bought this player!I have a Sony 40" 1080P TV and this player makes 480i DVD's look close to HI DEF!I always do a lot of research on whatever I buy and this lives up to it's billing!Buy it,you will not be disappointed!PS:I also play my CD's through this player and it does a great job with them also!
Easy to setup and transfer files. Works for what I needed it for.
This camera case is small, fits the camera, but has no storage for memory chips or spare batteries. I have seen many more in stores which fit the camera, and contain a little storage for the needed accessories. I do not recommend this case. It is also very overpriced.
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.
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.
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.
This router is very easy to setup and works great. I must admit I was a bit skeptical about what the quality of my connection would be throughout my house, but the router is two floors above me right now and my Cable connection is still very fast with a signal strength of 80% and higher. Since my router is in the back of the house on the top floor, my signal strength on my front porch isn't very good at all. On either side of the house and in my back yard however I still get 60% to 90% signal strength. Overall the system was very easy to setup, works like a charm indoors, and depends on the placement of the router for outdoor use. I would definitely purchase it again.
I use this to clean my laptop and cell phone displays. The two bottles give you enough fluid to last quite a while, and the included cleaning cloth feels very durable and high quality.
I would say that I am pleased with this burner. You should know that the label may say "pacific digital" however it identifies itself to my machine as a "Lite-On" which is another brand. This is not necessarily a bad thing, though since the Lite-On is decent brand, and lots of my friends use them. The price on this thing was prohibitive when I bought it, but it has since been reduced. Be sure you check for rebates!!! I found that rebates for this item were only available through Amazon.com when I made my purchase...NOWHERE ELSE (Good job, Amazon). If you find one, it may make this purchase a little more palatable. So how does it function? It performs great for me! We've burned many discs on it, and just this morning, I burned 73 minutes of audio material onto a disc in 4 minutes 20 seconds. This isn't exactly a blazing speed, but it is fast enough for my purposes. As a matter of fact, the only real problem I have with this product occurs when you open the burning software on your machine. If you put the blank disc in the drive BEFORE you start choosing the files you want to burn, it will lock up....every time, no exceptions. It took me a while to figure out what was causing the hang up, and at first I thought the burner was bad. However, if you pick out your songs and put the disc in only when you're ready to burn, you will be fine. Aesthetically, I like this burner. To me it looks cool, and I'm pleased that it's not made out of that cheap, flimsy plastic. It feels solid, and the loading mechanisms operate smoothly. Be forewarned that this thing is rather large. I would say it's at least twice the size of an internal CDRW. In the pictures it looks like the size of a portable CD player, but it is actually about the size of a 12 ounce box of cereal. I'm not kidding...it is big. Make sure you have the space for it before you buy. As far as connections, there are four: Power, USB, Left-Audio-Out, & Right-Audio-Out. The included Left and Right Audio out cables terminate into a single small stereo jack. Also included in the package are a USB 2.0 card which has two jacks (you only need one) and the software with all the drivers and stuff. I know there are faster drives out there, but I chose this one because of price and aesthetics. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because of that cheesy software that locks up if you have a blank disc in the drive. That however is a software issue. If you have access to better software, I would use it before I use the shoddy program that came with this one.***8/2/2002***I should warn you about one more thing. The included NTI software will only let you rip 30 songs or rip for 30 days (whichever comes first). After that, if you want to rip songs, you better be ready to shell out ...for the software upgrade. This software is HORRIBLE, and I think that arrangement is very unfair to the customer. The hardware is great though, and I love it. I went and got some different software, and I recommend you do the same. It's still working great.
If I could rate this negative-one-stars, I would. The sound quality is horrible. I have tried to work with both Linksys and AT&T on the noise quality issues. I have gotten nowhere. The phone sounds like a freakin' AM radio.
It's cheaper here at Amazon than buying it at other places and it works just fine. The only thing is that it doesn't last as long as you would like especially if you do a lot of printing. If you don't, then this is the right amount for you.
I bought this thing and it worked great for about three months. Yeah it sounds nice and all that but now it doesn't power up at all. I tried just the batteries-nothing. I tried the power cord-still nothing. I tried taking it back to Target, nothing. Altec Lansing Customer Service wasn't helpful. In the trash it went after I took a baseball bat to it. I need something that works and this did for awhile but it was manufactured horribly and is cheap plastic. I went with JBL and am very satisfied with that.
I ordered the Southwestern Bell DSL filter but received the Philips filter instead (as did another customer here.) The 2 filters appear to be doing the job just fine. No complaints!
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.
Received in a very timely manner. Unit is as descriped. Works fine in all respects. Very happy with overall purchase.
I bought this for use on my computer. It worked as promised. I did have to adjust the sensitivity dial on the strip to get it to shut down when putting my system into standby, but worked fine after that.A couple of items to note:-I couldn't plug my cable modem into one of the switched outlets without getting an error every time the system started back up.-The phone cord that comes with the unit is only a two lead wire, so don't use it if you're running multiple phone lines out of one jack.
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!
I Love IT!!!And The Spandable Slot is the Best ----> 1 Gb MORE!!!And Radiooooooo in the same mp3 !!I watch my photos and videos!!Amo este MP3 Pq lo unico q le falta es caminar!!
As many people who have bought this player don't notice is that you can turn the sensitivity of the touch pad down. You go to settings and navigate your way through it. Also, when hooking it up to the computer, it has to be charged or the computer will not read the player. The radio works well if you are in an area where you can get a signal, (some people don't even know if they are in an area where you could get the radio and so they complain if it doesn't work.
A few years ago I recieved a Panasonic PV-GS150 camcorder as a gift but never really used it much. In fact all the original stickers are still on the camcorder.I was in Best Buy and noticed they had a 5 pack of Sony 60 minute DV tapes for $31.99, when I asked why they were so much more expensive than I had remembered, the sales associate told me DV was being phased out.This may or may not be the case, if it was I would tend to think the price would drop rather than rise as is the case for most any product that's being sent out to pasture. Thinking I might get a better deal on Amazon (99% of the time I do and I average about 20 purchases a month)So that said I was shocked to find the Panasonic 5 pack of DV tapes for a mere $10.38!I didn't hesitate a moment, click - add to cart.The tapes are the real McCoy and the savings is incredible.I also found a head Cleaning tape for $8.00 (every place else is at least twice that) Click add to cart. Plus I found an extended battery which I priced everywhere I could think of online and found they ran about $60 - on Amazon $15.99. Click add to cart.I added everything to my cart and all products combined costing less than a single 5 pack of tapes at a Big Box Electronic store.Everything arrived well packaged and with lightening fast speed.When it comes to deep discounts, from luxury items to the most basic household products - Amazon offers pricing that's usually impossible to beat.And as a Prime member the two day shipping is free on items that qualify - and that's an enormous selection.I have no idea how they manage it - I'm just sure glad they do.
This is a neat idea. You do have to have close up pictures to really be able to see them in the small screen. It was very easy to load the pictures and it is very handy to have with me to show others our most recent pictures.
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.
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 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 needed a switch so I can use my xbox without paying [...] bucks a semester to have internet to it through the campus. I couldn't use a router but in the title it said switch. So just to let everyone know this is a router not a switch as described in the title
Tomtom maps and application is not a reliable product that you can count on when you are traveling and do not have access to your PC and the disks. This is the second time that the application has stranded me and I am writing this review for others interested in purchasing this program not to get in a situation like I have, and Tomtom staff to read and fix the problem.I purchased a Tomtom with an HP PDA to travel through Europe (mostly Italy). I installed the software and got an authentication code from the site they specified and started using the device. After about a month of use, and feeling confident that I did not need a paper map, we took a trip to Florence, following Tomtom's direction. After about 20 minutes, the program froze. It would not even respond to a soft reset. I had to take the battery out to get windows CE up and running. After the operating system restarted, I started Tomtom program. It asked me for an activation code. Have in mind that I am in the middle of Italian countryside and not sitting in Silicon Valley. I had to call my office and they went to my office and found the original CD's, went to the authentication site and got the activation code. I found this to be just unreasonably senseless. I appreciate copy right protection, but the people who thought of this scheme must not go out of the office much. I thought of writing a review but did not and latter forgot about it.I recently bought a cell phone/PDA that has a built in GPS. To avoid having a phone and GPS I tried installing the European map on this phone (it already had the US maps on it). I went through the installation which took for ever and went to the website and got the activation code and tried entering it and it says that the activation code is not valid! So, I call Tomtom support in UK from Germany. The first customer service person was very nice and gave me some advice on how to get an update. I followed the advice and it still did not work. I called the support line again, this time a Mr. Rick answered. This person needs to be assigned to a different department. He basically spent 30 minutes lecturing me on software copy protection. He then asked me to do a hard reset. I told him I did not know how to do the hard reset. He spent another 10 minutes telling me that he is not an HP specialist and that I need to contact HP for support. At this point, I realized that this person was not able to help resolve the problem and asked for escalation to a supervisor. Rick (customer service rep) said that the supervisor would not take my call because I did not do what he was telling me to do (which was not exactly true, because I asked him to help me with the reset and he would not).I got off the phone and went to the HP site and downloaded the user's manual and did a hard reset. This caused everything to be erased (including my addresses), and Tomtom program to be deleted. And guess what, I call the customer service number again, and they did not know what to do. So, they asked for more time to research the problem and to call me. In about 4 hours not having heard from them, I called again, and this time they told me to download another program that would resolve the problem. I downloaded and it did not solve the problem. I got an email a couple of hours latter telling me to use the original SD card (which is back home) to resolve the problem.So, to make a long story short, this is not a reliable device and for anyone who has traveled in unknown places, it is a nightmare.
these things are the bomb. yes you lose a little magnification on the 8x but over all i love them. my dad has glasses and they are the best ones for him so far. who needs daylight when you have these
I already own 8x56 binoculars I bought at more than twice the price more than 10 years ago, but I wanted something smaller to take on trips. I am more than pleased with this new pair. The optics are as good as my larger pair, but these binoculars are easier to hold. The zoom feature along with the focus are great. I would recommend this pair to anyone wanting something compact with excellent optics and ease of use. The included case makes it easy to attach to your belt for easy carrying.
Tea is great, but the glass teapot didn't last long at all. Broke at the handle for no reason. Only got to use it twice.
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.
This is a great little portable and electrical unit for the price, it has great sound and is easy to take along anywhere. the only thing that they could fix is the way the ipod sits in the unit, I wedged a little piece of rubber behind it to keep it steady when I change songs. otherwise its a great buy.Sandy
I didn't find it very easy to use, it always comes off from hold and wastes battery life, the software it comes with is ugly and not easy to use, plus I resent having to be forced to use it and buy songs from Sony Connect.All round it is just very badly designed and inconvenient.The one plus is the battery life is good.UPDATE: It just broke after a week, don't get one
This switch works very well. The "extra indents" mention in other reviews is merely one other position, a center-off position. Neither the A nor the B position will be selected when the switch is in the "center off" position.
This Pair of Headphones Sound Astonishing and are Ultracomfy =DWorth every buck you pay for them, I've tried other Sennheiser Headphones and these are the most comfortable ones, they don't cancel outer noise pretty well, but sound great
The product, MDR EX51LP Fontopia In-the-Ear Headphones, aside from having a ridiculous name is excellent. It took a while for me to find the exact model that I had used for about five years which went kaput. But after some exhausting searches, no thanks to Sony's internet product advertising, I was able to get an exact replacement. Maybe its only available in the after-market. When something works very well and it breaks you kind of want to replace it with the same thing with which you became comfortable and liked immensely. But dang it is tough to do sometimes. It works superbly well and is extremely comfortable in the ear and stays there. It is easy to put into the ear unlike some other Sony products. Why is it when something works well do the manufacturers find it necessary to create a new version and call it better? Are they really that ill-informed?
I had high hopes for this touch pad. I am not especially happy with it. It is rather difficult to scroll with it. It takes a very steady hand &amp; patience to operate, &amp; simply slows me down. Highlighting for copy &amp; pasting is very frustrating. If you are trying to remedy a sore wrist or carpal tunnel, look into the Quillmouse. It's rather expensive ($100) but MUCH better than a touchpad.
I knew what kind of cable I needed to hook up a hard drive and this was super easy to plug in. It's sturdy and it works fine. Not the first one I bought and happy with this one as well.
When one considers that these speakers compare favorably with the B&W; 600 Series (which do cost twice as much, and don't feature real wood veneers), the great value of these Wharfedales becomes apparent.Wharfedale was a respected speaker name from the early days of hi-fi, that since fell into disfavor (and possibly inactivity). With these and several other speaker lines, they've definitely reasserted themselves, and I understand that they are considered a high-end speaker in some international markets. Again, this just points to what a great value these speakers represent.Two points: First, I would recommend using a subwoofer with these, despite their size. Second, they do take some breaking in.Enjoy!
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..
This alarm works as advertised and is helping my son stay drier. He has a ways to go yet but without the alarm there would be no progress.I would recommend it
Sturdy, nice sound, very portable, great price. It sounds good on my voice and I use it all the time for guitar and ukulele.
Sony ICD-P520 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory and USBAwesome product! Great item for the cost.
This unit would work great to heat a small room. It did not work as a range extender. I do not recomend this big, ugly, room heater. I returned the unit.
Was thinking of going to a multi-coated lens to avoid those ghost images, when it occurred to me that you will never get a ghost image if you remove the filter before shooting a light bulb. No big deal.Have used these filters for years and they have never been damage in cleaning. Those fancy multi-coated filters require equally fancy cleaning methods or you will destroy the coating.So if you think it is an inconvenience to remove the filter before shooting a picture of a light bulb, think of all the time and trouble you saved with the simple cleaning process. I did and will stick with Tiffen's uncoated glass.
The Transcend - Flash memory card - 4 GB - Class 6 - SDHC is a GREAT product!!! Sent by return mail by HiTech Market.It is too bad Amazon.com's shipping policy imposed $8.00 shipping charges for a product small enough to put into a first class envelope and mail for just $0.41 (yes 41 cents)!
If you buy this service plan, print out the contract 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).
Very happy with the ability to move monitors around easily. Desk space is freed up and creates a very professional looking work area.
My thanks to all who reviewed this product. I'll look at other manufacturers. Evidently Westinghouse isn't very interested in selling a dependable product. So, I'll vote with my feet, and walk away.
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!
I just bought this camera and I'm extremely happy with the ease at which I can operate it, the size and ease of carrying it around and the quality of the photos. Can't think of any more I would want from a camera.
These Headphones are just what i was praying for for 3 years. i live in NY, and the subway is a real challenge for ANY headphone pair, and these babys just passed the test!!. i didn't realize, but all of a sudden i was listening to thigs i haven't heard in my favorite music, and then i just saw the train moving, and me not having to hear it!!! this just blew my mind. get them if you take your ears and your music seriously!!!.
I've been using these dual layer disk to back up my Xbox 360 games. These disks are pricey and nothing can be more devasting than a failed burned right? If you agree with me so far, then I'm sure you are just like me when you went to Amazon to look for the best deal. I'm sure you guys were scared like me when you saw the reviews people gave these products. I actually bought mine from Best Buy and after extensively burning dual layer, I can say that a lot of reviews about dual layer dvds are wrong because these disk, regardless of brand, do work. I can say without a doubt that a majority of problems people face are user error. It's weird but you have to, HAVE TO, burn these disk at slow speeds. ALL OF THEM TO GET 100% COPY or BURN! The best is 2X speed. Let me give you an example of my own experience. I burnt this one file using Verbatim dual layer at 6X speed. That DVD worked. I burnt a different file at 6X speed and it failed. I used these Memorex to burn the file that worked at 6X speed and it failed. I knew that file worked at 6X speed on the Verbatim disks and it had to be the disk. So I burnt it at a 2X speed and it worked. People, be patient and don't try to burn at the fastest speed. These are pricey dual layers and the best product is the finished product and unfortunately, you have to take your time when burning dual layers. Remember, THE FASTEST SPEED YOU CAN BURN IS 2X IF YOU WANT 100%!*The file I burnt at 6X speed, I used these disk but like I said, you can burn onto any disk if you do it at a slow speed. Heck, if you have the time, do 1X speed. I don't have that much time lol
Summary:If you appreciate audiophile sound, these can't be beat. But be prepared to invest in a headphone amp.Pros:-Phenomenal sound quality and isolation.-Can blast music and your co-workers won't be bothered-Great bang for your buck-Light and comfortable once you get used to the earbuds-Fantastic customer service and support. Etymotic replaced a damaged pair of earbuds within a week, and called me personally to arrange for delivery.Cons:-Needs amplification to experience optimal sound quality (and especially deep bass.) Unamplified sound is tinny. Check out headphone amps from Simpl and Headroom to alleviate this problem.-Eartips wear out after time, but are easily replaced-Must be placed deep in the ear for ideal sound.-Cord gets tangled easy
The wireless keyboard is excellent. Using the new keyboard allows me to move it without additional wires on my desk top.
I got the XL last week and used it for the first time, driving to a hiking spot in Virginia. It was a two hour drive and we'd never driven there before. I literally took the device out of the box, plugged it into my friend's car's jack, and the hiking spot (Old Rag) happened to be a point of interest. So I didn't even need to enter an address.The directions were accurate and the screen was bright despite the glare. Once we figured out how to change the voices, it was fun picking an Australian woman to navigate our journey, ha ha. It was also small enough to put in my pocket when we parked the car.Highly recommended.
The results of the scans for all media (negatives, slides, photos, paper) are very good. The software user interface is a bit clumsy, though. I'm sure Canon can afford to spend a bit more to get software to match the hardware.
The DVD+RW discs are just what I needed to copy from VHS tapes. I am very satisfied with this transaction.....thank you Amazon
.***Usually, I use disposable camera's. Then I saw this thing and grabbed one. I love it.It has two cool features. Panoramic format and self timer.The panoramic pictures look great. If your camera won't take them, then you are missing out. Take a few panoramic pictures and you will be hooked. It is so nice to be able to include tons of stuff in a picture. Sitting at a dinner table, it was easy to get both sides of the table--amazing. Landscapes are obvious, but is it is good for so much more. I think you will find yourself using this feature more times than not.The self timer is very nice and a handy feature that cheaper cameras don't have. I have to have a self timer. It is essential for those situations where you want to get everyone in the picture.I also like the film format. Drop it in and it takes care of itself. There is a tripod mount on the bottom for more position control.Very easy to use, great pictures, cheap price. Try it you will like it.***
Never mind that the thing broke down after 4 months and couldn't even read its own discs, because GoVideo support was nice about it and would have repaired or replaced it (I brought it back to the store for a refund instead). On the plus side? It does (when it was working) what it says it does, and the video is high-quality. The minus side? Huge. A user interface that looks like it was created by apes, for apes. Examples: You're watching a show, you decide you want to record it, so you put in a disc. From the moment you hit the "Open" button, the program you're watching disappears, and is replaced by the GoVideo logo screen, which cheerfully takes about a minute to figure out that you've just put a blank DVD into the machine, and give you back to a screen where you can go back to watching TV. That doesn't sound like a big deal unless it's the World Series you were watching. You can't let the machine record to the end of a disc, because that disc will become unreadable. If, at 11:05, you give it instructions to time-record from 11:00 to 12:00 (because you want to leave the house), it starts up, but records for a completely random period of time, and stops well before 12. My replacement is the LiteOn LVW-5005. Even cheaper than the GoVideo, and while I can't yet swear to its reliability, the software and the general usability is 10 times better. And I can do things like add chapter stops and give titles to my tracks, something the GoVideo interface wouldn't let me do! And I can record to the end of a disc, and leave the house with it recording! All in all, the LiteOn people seem to have expended far more effort in making this machine feel like a VCR replacement, and I think they succeeded. Oh, one more thing: the GoVideo had an annoying 60hz buzz on the audio coming from the RF (Tuner) input. I had to use the A/V input instead to get rid of it.
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.
I bought this from Amazon and had it carry over to Thailand from my uncle (it was twice as much here for tax reason). I had been using it for three weeks and it lived up to my expectation. The sound, the price and the usefulness of the aux port and the radio function were all great.
Enough said. You can get similar performance out of an APC but with less warranty/$-guarantee. Make sure you get the model capable of delivering enough Watts by checking to see how many watts or VA that your device draws.
My Beltronics Vector V955 works just fine and wa easy to install on mounting padpurchased separately. It sounds off when appropriate. Helps me keep my speed downas it is easy to speed in modern vehicles. This is my third or fourth detectorby other manufactors and is by far the best.
This printer has never worked correctly from the time of purchase. I bought it in 2005 and have had nothing but continuous issues. The print nozzles get stuck all of the time - I have had problems where I have cleaned the nozzles replaced the ink and it will go through the motions of printing, but then the paper comes out with no ink. I don't even use it that frequently. Now, the it will not feed paper. The roller will only roll the paper in one inch, start to print and then gives a paperjam error.I am SO disappointed that I will NEVER buy another Epson product.
I've had this camera for almost a year now. I've taken over 3000 pics with it and am very very happy with the results. I got it when it was $100 more than it streets for now, and still think it's a great deal.LOWDOWN: If you're like me and would rather concentrate on enjoying the moment, yet be able to take pretty darn good shots when you want to without lugging all that equipment around for an SLR/DSLR, then this is the cam for you. The A95 has that important balance between pocketability, fit-to-hand, weight, and great optics and sensor.Plainly put, i find that I have the cam with me when the opportunity presents itself, whether it's a great moment or planned shot. So I take the picture, instead of wishing i had lugged all the equip around. I just do some exposure bracketing just in case, and I'm good to go. The controls are easy, and for anyone going from 35mm SLR to this, the controls are there for you to make sure that you take a good shot. Aperture priority, shutter priority, ASA film settings, etc..For the lazy snapshooters inside of all of us, there are enough quick settings to use that you can pretty much be guaranteed a good photo as long as you use a little intelligence.But what about the pictures? Folks compliment me all the time on my shots, and ask about my SLR. There are about 30 photos posted on my office wall (use a real silver halide service and skip the crappy home printers). These are anything from 5 x 7 to framed 22" x 30" posters. They all look pretty damn good because of 5MP plsu smart ASICs that Canon has (plus the ability to edit them easily when needed with Photoshop Elements.)I don't bother with the share functions, just pop the compact flash in my card reader and Elements just sucks it right in - simple.Great sensor that can simulate up to 800ASA film (maybe faster), i think, so under most circumstances, with subjects that are not moving much, it works great. And the Scene settings work well. You should see the great Fireworks shots i got this weekend. BTW - maybe I'm not discriminating enough, but i haven't conticed a big 'purple fringing' problem.This is my third DSC - had a Fuji 900 - great cam, takes better pics than my Olympus, but too big to slip into pocket; Olympus c70(?) camedia - nice lens, but needs image stabilization to take advantage of the ling lens. Not great images - lots of noise at low light settings.This review would be five stars if not for the programming of the flash (need a slower, softer flash, or a hot shoe that i can control). The flash, when used in less than 8' from the subject, has a tendancy to blow out the details. So I shoot with natural light whenever I can. And of course, i would love if the A95 had the responsiveness and no shutter lag like a DSLR - but for hundreds less, it's quick enough.The A95 will probably remain my main camera for some time. I may even skip plans for getting a DSLR, instead I'm ordering the A95 accessory lenses, so i may never need a DSLR....p.s. Make sure to get a couple or three of 512MB cards - they're cheap enough now, and if you use the top resolution setting, you'll find that a card fills up on a weekend trip.
The problem was: I had one cat5E ethernet connection in the audio/video cabinet and 2 devices I wanted to connect to the internet. This switch was a great solution. I have a Roku and a Squeezebox duet connected through the switch and they work perfectly. I have had no problems streaming video through the Roku at the same time I'm streaming music through the Squeezebox playing on speakers in a another room. I'm very happy with this switch.
Originally they sent the wrong one, but responded quickly, sent the correct one and even refunded my return shipping cost. Bravo!
Well, it looked great, nice and compact, BUT within one week, a fishy smell developed in the corner where the outlet was. When I researched fishy smells in houses, surprisingly, electrical problems came up. So, when I pulled out the plug (where the surge protector plugs into the wall,) the plug was melting and burning, and, in fact, left its metal prongs in our outlet! So, by unplugging it, our house didn't burn down (a good thing), but now we have an unusable outlet until we get an electrician in (a bad thing.) Buyer beware! Btw, we've used Belkin surge protectors for YEARS in the same outlet with NO PROBLEM; I think it's just this model/design that's faulty.
I really saved money buying this from Amazon. It was far more expensive at the usual computer sources and arrived very quickly! From now on, the minute the "low" light comes on for my printer, I will order the supplies I need from Amazon.
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.
I bought this to take pictures of household construction work, Torture to work the tiny joystick button. Kills your batteries after about 3-4 flashes, pictures are of poor quality on any setting, distance and or set up once you figure out how to work the buttons. I read some reviews on this that stated this was a poor camera, but I figured for what I was going to use it for why not. Wrong choice, DO NOT waste a single penny on this item, if someone try's to give you one for free, they do not like you. How a product this bad actually made it into production is ridiculous. Just to rehash "DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA" it is total garbage.
I wasn't sure if this product would work properly for my old iPod Shuffle, but it is fantastic! My old charger broke long ago, and I had simply stopped using my iPod. I was so happy to find this product!
wonderful sound quality with very rich bass and very glad I bought them after 3 months they sound even better than when I first got them and for $15 what a deal!
i chose this rating because it works like it shouldi like it becaue it is small and uniqueit works great
Whether you are a beginner or an expert it is tough to beat the ease of use and the quality of this camera. I've owned mine for a little over a year and it still impresses me. Yes, the camera is bulky as others have mentioned and yes, the body is plastic (could you imagine the weight if it had a metal body?) but everyone that sees the camera falls in love....especially when they see the photo that it has just taken. I have photos posted on pcphotoreview.com for anyone that wants to see what the camera can do.
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.
This sub is freakin awesome! I can't believe this thing only cost me $70 shipped. This sub is excellent at giving you that smooth sounding low extension in movies and music. I would absolutely recommend this sub - it's not boomy or "boxy" sounding at all, very tight and smooth. I cracked mine open and added polyfil on the inside, which added greatly to it's output and low end extension.
Shortly after the warranty expired the printer quit working.It showed error message about "paper jam" and there was not a paper jam. I contacted HP on the phone twice and once online. It would not reset and HP would not replace it. There is no fix for this problem. I found customer service at HP to be the worse I have ever dealt with. They would only offer a refurb at a price which was higher than I could buy a new one at most stores. This will be the last HP product for me. I also had a HP CD writer that did not work. I hate HP products! I replaced the HP printer with a Canon MP530 for half the price of the HP and it works perfectly.
This tripod is great for almost any type of use, but ideal for travel purposes. It does have a weight limit so some of the supersized glass may have weight issues, but it is able to support my Canon 30D, battery grip and a 70-200mm lens.The carbon fiber makes the tripod beautifully lightweight. I fit it through a loop on my Tamrac Velocity 6 sling bag (which is also a great travel item) and it just dangles behind me. Since it is so short when folded up I barely even know it is back there. If weight and size are an issue I can think of no better device. I am even buying my second one since my first got stolen.Do not be deterred by the 5 section breakdown. When the tripod is folded up all five nobs per leg are so close that with one hand stroke I can grab all five, loosen and extend in one motion. Same with retraction. It is very quick. Not to mention how solid and strongly the legs work. You have to touch one of these to appreciate both its quality and abilities.For those who care ... it is pretty damn sexy as well.
The ink jet cartridges work well. You can ignore the "running low on ink" message for quite a while before it actually needs to be replaced.
After about three years the DLP chip in this TV failed. The third-party replacement part was over $500 and Samsung refused to acknowledge the problem. I had been a loyal Samsung consumer before this episode, no longer. I spent +$1,100 in 2006 on this unit and now it's at the dump.
keep it calibrated and it is great...easy to use. if you like feedback this is a good way to go.
FYI, this Sirius extension cord works fine with XM radios. I have used this cord with both radios and it is compatible. The Terk XM extension is more expensive than the Sirius one but looks identical. XM users could save several bucks by buying this cord instead.
I bought this DVD recorder about a month ago and so far I think it's great. I have read about some of the problems that others have had and I honestly have not had many of these issues. This unit does pretty much exactly as the manual says it will. You will really need to read this manual and then keep it close by for a while as you get used to the machine. I can see how it can be confusing (and was for me too) at first, but with a little time this unit will seem less complicated.I won't go into everything it does because that seems to be covered in all the other reviews, but I do have a few comments to make.1.)someone wrote about &quot;the dirty little secret&quot; of this drive, refering to the fact that it converts whatever signal it is receiving into analog and then back to digital when recording to DVD-R (or RAM too I guess). I would like anyone's comments about this process if they care to share them.The salesperson at the store (J&amp;R) told me that there is actually no way to get a digital signal into this unit. As there is no firewire input, I was told that only Analog will make it's way in (or it's converted). I really don't understand to tell the truth. The salesperson did go on to say however, that this is basically the way all such units are as they do not accept digital signal except via the firewire and this is only for home videos being fed into the machine via a camcorder.2.) I have used store brand DVD-R's for under a buck a piece and so far they work with this panasonic, my Sony, and my Imac's DVD drive. Memorex also worked well.3.) I wish it had Component video in, but I really have not seen any player that does.All in all, a great machine that I am enjoying immensly. I recommend it highly.
Es la mejor camara que pueden escojer a un increible precio, la bateria dura un monton y tienes que aprender a calcular su duracion, vino en menos de 8 dias, (osea rap&igrave;disimo), me encanto y su exelencia con las fotos es maravillosa.la gente que dice que no salen bien las fotos es porque definitivamente no sabe tomarlas..... Gracias por mi nena....(la camarita)
I recently purchased the StarTech.com 6IN 20 TO 24 PIN F/M ATX (ATX2024FM) as I have an older motherboard that will only use a 20-pin power cable from the power supply, and the power cable from my modular power supply is a 24-pin. Once I lined up the pins, it was a snap to install and the computer runs great!
I searched the web to find something that I could use to record the songs that I receive. I needed something quick and easy to use. I have gone through countless CD/Cassette players that break down within a year. Plus, to find one now that has a built in mic is almost impossible, so I was very happy to find this product.I have only had it for a few weeks, but so far it has been a God-sent. The minute I hear a song forming within my mind I can quickly grab the unit, flip it on and I'm set to go. Great! No more lost songs floating around the atmosphere but now they are safe on my cassette until I am ready to transfer them.It is also great to use during church meeting when you want to be able to record either the sermon or some other happening so you can reflect back on it at a later time.My granddaughter had fun recording her voice the other day and other sounds as well.....This little guy has countless uses and it is sturdy, well made and very easy to use. I like it and will write another review in a year and let you know how well it held up to the often use it will definitely receive.
I received this as a gift off of my baby registry. I had researched humidifiers and checked out all the reviews and thought this one was my best bet. I took the humidifier out about a month after baby was born and found on the first night it wasn't as quiet as it claimed to be. It was whisper quiet on the lowest setting, but on the middle setting (which is what we needed it set at) it was too loud. Also, within 2 weeks of use the reservoir cap was broken! I thought it must have been a fluke so I exchanged the humidifer for the same model. I took the second humidifier out and at first it seemed fine. I left it on all night and it was great. The second night we weren't so lucky. After the humidifier ran for about a half hour it got really loud. I returned the humidifier and I am now researching (again) a new model to buy for the baby's room.
great product ,works wonderful, but should have ordered one with heat ,also it can only be used for no more than 20 min or it shuts it's self off .
I bought one of these and set it up. My reception was poor, it was a pain to tune, and worse - my speakers were buzzing from interference. So I exchanged it for another one, same Sony model. The new one also makes the speakers buzz. It seems the antenna wire interferes with the speaker wires. Now I am trying to decide what to get next! Don't buy this.
The 1 GB shuffle is pretty as it is easy to take on the go. A great answer to a lightweight version of the ipod.
I have a case logic with my canon sd600 and I like that case a lot as it looks nice, padded, easy access, holds battery and sd card, etc. It was the perfect case. I got this canon case for free with my canon sd1200. It's terrible. First, I have to take off my belt to put it through the case. Second, it doesn't hold anything but the camera. No battery or extra sd card. Third, it doesn't seem as protective as other cases. Lastly and my biggest problem is that it is way too tight. The camera is like jammed in there and I have tightly squeeze my thumb and fingers to pull it of the case. That means I am getting thumb prints on the screen and accidently pressing buttons. I love cannon products but this is their first bad review from me. The camera is much better then the case.
One star taken off because the tea passed expiration.This is a beautiful set, pot is light but durable and you can use it over the stove. The tea looks impressive as it blooms but the aroma is not that impressive, a little too light for my taste. Overall I still like it very much, visually pleasant for everyday tea drinker. Tea pot is easy to clean and does not stain as porcelain tea pots.
When I purchased my 250W I was told by the retailer that map updates were free downloads from their website. As soon as I started using the product I found the maps were outdated by at least 3 years, (roads in the area that had been built 2 years hence were not listed - roundabouts that had been removed still showed up). I wasn't worried because I just figured that as soon as an update was available I would download it. I received an email from Garmin stating that an update was available. I come to find that to update your maps on a Garmin will cost you $70.00, 1/3 of the price I paid for an outdated unit. Had the retailer told me the map updates would be so expensive I would never have purchased this product. My family members have Tom-toms and recieve their map updates at no charge. Furthermore, comparing my Garmin with the Tom-Tom, I find that the Garmin takes you a roundabout way - often longer - when compared to using a Tom-Tom.
There are indeed smudging problems, as an earlier reviewer commented. When an area of one color, particularly black or dark blue, remains still, it turns into a set of blotchy blocks. It wonder whether the unit is trying to re-compress and then uncompress a feed (Comcast digital cable signal) that is already compressed?Overall, the image quality is not much better than that of a really good VHS VCR from about 5 years ago, before those machines became the very cheaply built, throwaway commodities that they are now. When an image area melts into a blotch, the quality is actually worse than good VHS.I spoke with Panasonic's customer support people, who told me that the problem is a problem with the unit. I have had it for less than a week, and I experienced the problem immediately. I'll try different cables and a few other things, but I expect I'll end up returning this to Amazon and just wait for the DMR-85H, which I've heard will be available in May 2004. Perhaps the problem will be fixed in that upgrade.Many of the unit's other features are quite nice. The hard drive and editing software are fabulous. Setup and operation are very easy; I had it up and running in less than 30 minutes. The manual is pretty poor, but if you work with it, you can figure things out.The unit had never rejected or failed to write correctly to the TDK DVD-Rs that I've been using. The programming interface is very nice, as are the other software features.Unfortunately, the value of all these truly great features is ultimately squandered on the production of a substandard quality picture. And even when I am not recording, the signal that runs through the machine ends up looking worse than it does when I run the same S-VHS cables directly from my digital cable converter box to my excellent TV.It's a real shame, because there's so much to love about this product. But I can't justify spending this amount of money on something that 1) actually degrades my existing viewing setup and 2) produces a recording that barely matches (or in some case can't even match) the quality I could get with a $150.00 product five years ago.
B+W makes the best filters out there in my opinion. Back when i was a pixel peeper I tested B+W against Hoya for image degradation and flare with side by side comparisons. B+W always came closest to a bare lens than Hoya in my eyes. I have these filters on all of my L glass. -1 for being outrageously expensive.
This camera is wonderfully compact and easy to carry around in my pocket or purse. The Powershot brings out the true colors of the photograph, making it vivid and bright. Macro mode is wonderful and allows the photographer to get extremely close to the subject without getting blurry.I really enjoy this camera. It's only problem is at low light. Pictures get blurry, but I guess thats why they invented a... flash! Yippee Skippee!
This is the first presto- wev'e had the others, they seem to last 3 years at most {disgusting}My husband loves the drip,and it is better, and stays hot longer,hours-- without the taste. We liked this best! However,6 months later!!!!!!!!!!!!, a screw fell out of the bottom, won't stay in, so wer'e expecting the bottom to fall off soon.Do we get another? I doubt it- We liked the hamilton beach the least-what to do!?
Wow. I was just browsing my purchases from 2004 and realized that I bought this backpack that long ago! In the years since, this bag has safely transported a number of sensitive electronic devices not only all over the country but also to several destinations in Europe! It's strong, versatile, resists tears and stains. There are more pockets than you would believe and I often "lose" things in there because I've forgotten that a stash pocket even exists! The padded back compartment is ideal for laptops up to about 16 inches.These days I've sized down on my gadgets - though I have more of them! My netbook easily fits in the rear compartment along with my Kindle and other electronics, even with them all housed in their own individual protective pouches. Needless to say, I still use this bag for traveling.This has been a great purchase. I recently gave my old laptop to my step-daughter and my husband asked me if I was going to giver her this bag as well. I looked at him like he was crazy! Let her get her own bag! This one is MINE! :)
These things are great. They don't fall out when I am running/weight lifting and the sound quality is a million times better than the ones that came with my MP3 player.
First of all read Affordabletech's review. It has everything to get you going. I will summarize:1. Throw away the CD that came with the product.2. Get the latest Vista driver (even if you have XP) from the dlink website.3. Unzip it to some folder. Double click on Setup.exe4. Some driver-installation windows will pop-up, point them to the location where you unzipped the zip file.5. Now connect your dlink hardware to the computer.It works flawlessly. (I tried it with XP-SP2). I cannot praise it enough.Another tip: To call a US phone, dial 001-area-code-phone-number followed by #. (Configure the dlink software to use # as a transmit character, it defaults to * on mine). OR you could leave the default and press * on the handset to transmit the number to dial. And make sure Skype is configured to use this new device for incoming/outgoing sounds and also the ringing tone.I subscribed to skype's unlimited US&Canada; calling and also got myself a skype-in number and I am in VOIP heaven. Bye bye land phone-lines.For the price (10 bux AR), it's really a 7-8 star product.
The insert are clear and heavy duty unlike other cheap imitations. I recommend them for any Cd/DVD collector. Great job.
For advanced configuration use the web interface instead of the installation program. Once it is up and running it works great until the power goes out during a storm. After a power outage it may take a power cycle or two to get the network back online but it is rock solid with no problems any other time.Highly recommend for a wireless point-to-point bridge between two wired networks with one of these on each end!Wish it had diagnostics available via the web interface.If you don't understand how to configure wireless devices it can be difficult to configure properly.
I agree that the volume is loud for broadcast channels at a very LOW number. When I play DVD's however I have to turn the volume up to 15. You have to hook up the audio to the inputs just above the S-video to get any sound however. For the most part this set does what I wanted &amp; the Price was great. Really love the remote.
The Product Works Wonderfully, Though I Would Recommend Getting The Software Off Of The Trendnet WebSite Instead Of The CD For VISTA!!!!
What you are paying for is quality. Canon cartridges work perfectly fine from the moment they are installed. No streakiness or blotches. I can's say the same for off-brands.
It is a good device to assist me with storing music on my palm pilot.
I have now been the owner of both the HD201s and HD202s.I tried to research as much as I could but I would never get a straight answer anywhere.Well I am going to change that.Plain and simple: the HD201s are greater than the HD202s.The level of comfort and sound quality in the 201s outdo the sound quality and lack of comfort in the 202s.Not to mention the 201's are cheaper.The 201s are easily built tougher.It is official the 201s are better. Message me if you have any questions.
bought the product to be able to connect a couple of regular telpehones. changed the switch to the voice mode --- there was lots of line noise, buzzing/cracking in every outlet in the house ---- i tried 17 outlets trying to get a good clear sound --- never did; however, i did get a dial tone at all the outlets.
Perhaps the reviewers giving low marks could consider both a: the price, and b: the lightweight design, before they scoff at the materials used and construction. Don't expect to hire David and have him hold up Goliath, especially for less than two gold ducats.That all aside, I am quite pleased with the tripod. It has a lot of features that I was looking for, namely the size/portability, and the adjustability. The leveling bubble is also handy, as well as the quick release, as you can have multiple cameras ready to interchange. I am currently using it with my Konica-Minolta Dimage X-1 8 megapixel camera and Vivitar V2000 35mm camera.Thank you, Sony, for a wonderful product... I have yet to be disappointed with equipment manufactured by you.
We needed a VCR and this fit what we needed. It's simple, compact & efficient.
Good directions, if you miss a turn it recalculates for you & walks you through "the fix". Positioning on dash is important in bright sunlight, be careful when sticking the mount if not in bright light. N Timm
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.
I'm customer from south east asia (sorry about my english).I bougth this camera last week (not from Amazon) and have taken about 200 photos. If someone reported that takes any seconds for the time from when you pressed the shutter button until it takes a picture, I experienced too, especially in poor lightning (sometimes even in sufficient lightning). And this is frustating when you have to keep it steady or your photos will be blurry. Then I try to use the AF/AE lock by pressing the shutter halfway, rescene the subject and go! This little baby will go faster to take a picture. I think the problem caused by the time the camera need to calculate the focus and exposure. Could this fixed by firmware ? Ask father. (HP, r u listening ?). So if you follow my suggestion above, every single photo you take will be a great picture (very good color, saturated, and sharp). Some my macro photos are also excellent. With $440 I got 5 MP camera with 8x optic zoom plus 128mb HP SD card, a mini tripod, and a camera bag as a bonus is very interesting to me. Great value !
I never would've thought that something so small could be so powerful. They project into everwhere, and the bass is absolutely smazing. It's like having a huge complex system, but you don't. Its simple, easy to use and tweak, and sounds beautiful.
Ignore the previous complaints about the sound. Naturally these phones aren't going to be as tight as those employing a headband. Nevertheless, the sound is bright, full-frequencied and very "present," though the user may have to turn up the gain more than would be the case with regular headphones to appreciate the sound. The trade-off, of course, is the compactness and lightness of these speakers, guaranteed to fit in any shirt or pants pocket.Sony deserves a hand for the idea of the two wind-up spools to insure against loose, extra cable becoming a constant distraction. The only problem is that pulling out the cable and getting it to retract is in itself somewhat of a nuisance. I'm inclined to think the manufacturer pushed things a bit far by having two wind-up spools, one in each phone. Settle for just one--the wire with the jack to the player device--and connect the two phones with a conventional non-winding cable. Innovation sometimes is most effective when taken in smaller steps.Still, these are undeniably a nice compromise between ear buds and traditional phones, less cumbersome than either.
I travel a lot and find that the ER6i blocks outside noise (planes, trains, etc) very well allowing me to listen to music and audiobooks without cranking the volume. These are a very good buy for the price.
This headphone is really great! I got it for my 17 months grandson because we were having a long trip together and I wanted him to be entertained during the trip.He absolutely loved it. It is adjustable, soft on the ears, and deliver great quality song. I strongly recommend this item
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 used to really like music and listened to music on 20 dollar headphones and cheap speakers. But the moment I decided to upgrade to these bad boys, after HOURS of research trying to find the headphone that's right for me, I can't put it in to words how happy i am with my purchase despite me being on a really tight budget. I went from liking music to being passionate about music. I can barely stand listening to songs on youtube because the quality is too bad. The thought of going back to cheap headphones sickens me. I've had my headphones for over a year now and I STILL find myself blown away by the quality. My brother heard one song through my sennheisers and bought them a few months later.I haven't even touched on the durability and the quality of these headphones because I'm too busy freaking out like a little school girl via text. The first few weeks i had my headphones i was actually getting up with my headphones still on my head and walking away from my computer, forgetting that they were on my head. Now i do sound pretty stupid but the second you put these things on your head, you'll think otherwise. I do take very good care of my headphones and haven't had any problems with them breaking or anything of the sort. The cord is really thick and way long, for DJ's and such.I should probably touch on how good they are for gaming. When i first played counterstrike source with these headphones, It felt like i had hacks on. If someone ran, Even if they're at a good distance you can tell where their exact position is. I actually played on a server with few people and i did so much better than i usually did. These headphones really immerse you into the game. I was focusing on where the footsteps were coming from and when you're firing your gun and running for your life i just got this sense of fun I've really never experienced until then. These headphones really changed how i play games.I guess the only flaws i can think of with these headphones, Are that people around you can normally hear what you're listening to, to some degree. This would only be a problem if you were to use these headphones at work or the library. Also if you're using the headphones on an ipod or mp3 player, The part of the cord that plugs into something is very long (because the cord is for electronic keyboards and for dj's and comes with an adapter for regular headphone ports) and sticks a few inches outward which can be a little awkward. But I'm very much willing to deal with the inch extra cord sticking out of my ipod for the incredible sound that comes out of this elegant beast.I'd recommend this product to ANYONE who has the slightest interest in music or gaming and i can tell you, You'll be blown away no matter your expectations for this product.
My review is based on the SW-811 8-inch frame.I am generally quite pleased with this frame. As you may find out, as of May 2007, the digital frame market is really all over the place. There are a lot of smaller vendors, and functionality and quality varied quite a bit. Based on my research, I think this frame stacks up very well.The Kodak frame worked wonderfully right out of the box. The ability to use different memory formats is an outstanding offering, since I can use my thumb drive, or the SD card directly from the camera. In fact, my advice is to buy a bunch of cheap USB memory cards (256MB, or 512mb), which makes transferring from your PC to the frame very quick and easy (wireless is nice, but probably overkill for the price), and allows for simple swapping to display different 'album' sets.The display is bright and sharp. At least as good as comparable frames, and better than many. At some angles, the display is not as sharp, but for general viewing it works well for me.Some minor dings that I would comment on:- the control buttons on the top are not very intuitive. They have odd symbols that are not very universal. They also don't have intuitive clicking...sometimes you have to do a 'deeper' click for the frame to recognize it.- The display is wide horizontally. This is nice for a lot of pictures, but it means you have to either a) choose to cut off some of the top and bottom, which is usually ok, but not always, or b) choose to display in photo format, which puts black space on the left and right of the photo.- The power cord is a little bulky, with a fairly large adapter. This may be true for all frames. I am not sure. But, you have to choose carefully where to place the frame, so the adaptor and cord have a place to sit in a non-visually distracting way.Honestly, these are very minor dings. Overall, this is a great frame, and sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Camera arrived without the batteries we needed. Once the camera was loaded withbatteries and film, it would not opperate..at all. The manual that was included was not helpful. We will have to send this refurbished camera back. A dissatisfying christrmas gift.
I purchased this unit for my wife. Firstly, the reception is poor. But my main beef is that it does not pick up any reception any more. My wife called up and they are refusing to honor the warranty. Its still within the 1 year period, and i have the receipt to prove it, but they say its out of warranty and that is that - so be warned. I'm currently taking the issue up with the BBB.
there is no better way to copy slides in an affordable way but making sure that you maintain quality and usability. You are copying ur slides at the full resolution potential of your dslr. I recommend this to anyone, just do some research to make sure the focal length will work with your lens.It takes a lot of extensions... iv got loads of up and down c rings that i put together to make sure it focused accurately...if you can work round those problems, u will be blown away!
This camera is easy to operate and simple to the point which is a PLUS in my book. However, the LCD and the view finder is too dark. For example, I would take a picture indoor at night and after adjusting the manual option on EV, white balance, and brightness on LCD and view finder, I still could not find the object on the LCD or view finder I wanted to take. It was pitch black even after I had the whole place lit up. After taking the picture guessing where everyone or everything is, the picture result is too bright. Most of them turned out to be a white blurr. This is not a camera I will recommend to anyone. Sorry.
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. &#60;br /&#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; computer). &#60;br /&#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.&#60;br /&#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. &#60;br /&#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. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;Taking the monitor out, I am surprise to see that the monitor is so beautiful... ;P&#60;br /&#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. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;But if you want to find out some more, or see more pictures. Go check out my profile at www.placeitup.com . My username is virebelrus . I be posting pictures up. Just click on my door. :-P For the price it is a bargain. Enough Said!
My computer system is not what you would call normal, it is mounted in a box truck that is always on the move. The conditions are dusty, hot and about a bad as it can get for a computer. This APC backup system has done a great job at keeping my computer up while I travel, without ac power, from one place to another.It has only one drawback, that will rarely effect any normal user, it won't run on a modified sine wave that is produced by most, dc to ac inverters.Other than that, this battery is great!
Overall I am very pleased with this box. I bought it to output After Effects frames and renders to an external NTSC monitor for color correction and it does a great job. (Though I would re-iterate the complaints about the lack of a 4-to-6 pin cable. ADS should have included only a 6-to-6 pin cable and two 4-to-6 pin adapters. Which I ended up buying at a local Target after the box arrived).I would have preferred to have one of the old Sony DVMC-DA1(2) boxes, but they no longer produce them. It was half the size, and handled input and output through the same connections, allowing you to use half of the cabling and deal only with rewiring the devices at hand when necessary.Hopefully ADS or Sony read this and start to produce boxes like that again. However in this USB 2.0 marketplace, I doubt that they'd bother. There are more expensive, pro-level devices that perform as well or better in the Firewire domain and the market is more limited.
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..
I loved the vertical grip with my Nikon D200 so I thought the BG-E4 + 5D would be a no brainer but I find the Canon grip too bulky. Ergonomics could be dramatically improved if Canon shaved off just a few millimeters making it less boxy, and gave it a finger indentation. As it is, I leave it off camera 95% of the time and only use it on the rare occasion I need the intimidation factor shooting certain events/clients. With the battery grip, the 5D is quite a bit bigger than the 1D bodies.If you're buying the grip to extend battery life, consider that carrying extra batteries in your pocket is simple, cheaper and keeps your 5D trim and lighter to carry.
This is the second unit that I have purchased. I was so impressed by not only the value but the overall sound quality and the appearance, that I had to get one for my office. This unit's sounds are comparable to higher cost home entertainment systems and very compact. Thanks for offering such a fine value!!!
I really wanted to love this book as much as I loved the plot line - a widower pope with 4 children! And an American! But alas, as many previous reviews have stated, there were so many problems. Poor character development, wooden dialogue, useless plot devices. So much potential gone to waste. I forced myself to finish it hoping for redemption - alas, there was none.
Like others have said these are GREAT headphones. Up until the left ear breaks and is no longer usable. I've purchased them 3 times hoping the problem would be fixed, but each time I'm fooled. I guess I keep coming back because I like how easy they're to put on, they stay in place, and are comfortable. I forget I even have them on when working out.Sadly, each time the left ear breaks. Save your time and money and look for something else. I know I am. Hopefully I can find another product that can actually stand the test of time.
carry with me everywhere...thought i lost it then found it in a pair of shorts that was put through the wash and dry. plugged it in after a short prayer- pulses with that blue light with no loss of data.
Gave it to my teenage daughter for Christmas. Have gone through 2 sets of batteries and 2 CD players and still cant get it to work. Will be taking the second player back to store tomorrow. Has anyone heard about Sharper Image shower CD player?
I recieved the wrong item despite what was listed. I had got the 5:4 model of the gateway which was 1280x1024. The monitor was in near perfect condition but it wasn't what I paid for.
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.
Great sound out of a small unit. Is better than I expected it to be.
I bought this printer because I needed a printer. The Epson that I wanted was out of stock. So far, I haven't been disappointed. The i550 has performed admirably. I've had only 2 problems.(1) On plain paper, color prints of images result in a lot of ink and the image can look poor. This isn't really a criticism of the i550 as much as something nearly all inkjets do with plain paper.(2) For a month or two, I had a lot of problems with black not printing, largely due to the print head. After quite a bit of cleaning, it's been fine, but it's conceivable that I may have to replace it in the future. I think this is probably just bad luck on my part rather than a flaw of the product.This being said, I've loved this printer. For the price, this printer can't be beat. On photo paper, it does an amazing job. Not only do my digital photos look fantastic, but I've been printing out scans and downloaded images on the photo paper with superb results. The software has all the printer controls, so you can manage and configure everything from your computer without fussing around the printer. It's a real no-brainer. It's relatively quiet, and the print speed is adequate. For simple print jobs, it performs admirably. The borderless photo printing is quite nice and results in a print that you'd swear is from film.If I had more funds, I would've gotten a different printer, but for the price, the i550 doesn't disappoint. My only word of wisdom: remember to buy a printer cable, whether USB or parallel, since it doesn't come with the product.
Don't be hornswaggled! These CD's do not work with lightscribe though they do show up when you search for lightscribe media.
I was really surprised when I first looked at the GR-DVD815 Camcorder I purchased from Gondarbook through Amazon.com. This thing is Clean! They said "Like New", & they weren't lying. I'd swear it had never been used. Not a scratch!As for video quality , I played it back over my TV & was surprised again. Even though its not HD, it could almost pass for it.I usually don't have this much luck on a used purchase so I'm kinda waitin' for the other shoe to fall but for right now I'm VERY pleased with my purchase, Length of delivery (7 days), & everything to do with this Great little Camcorder! 5 stars all the way!
Super nice HD so far. I bought the 250gb from JR, and arrived two days after ordering it. Plugged it into my notebook and was backing up my thousands of photos within 2 minutes.The drive is very quiet. One nice feature is it shuts off when you shutdown your computer. Haven't used the backup software yet as I just drag and drop.I have a wireless network of 3 computers in the house and can back up all three from the notebook.Would recommend this product to anyone.****** Review Update ****** Dec 21st 2011 ******Drive just died. Would have thought It would have lasted longer then 3.5 years.********* review update ************Took the drive case apart and removed the drive itself. Bought a simple external drive enclosure and installed the drive in it. The drive itself was fine. The WD enclosure is junk. Taking it apart I found it was way over engineered and complicated. No wonder it broke down.The enclosure I bought from egghead is a Rosewell. It works very well and is very simple. I think it was around 10 or 15 dollars.
This memory was simple to install and has performed flawlessly ever since.
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.
This product works exactly as advertised. The blue tooth functions perfectly and the mapping is extraordinarily accurate. Easy to install is an understatement. For those who don't like the speakers...it's a direction thing, not an IPOD!
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!
Great! I don't have enough lighting in my computer room and I just love all 3 colors. Whatever mood I am in is what color I use!Would recomend this keyboard to any one! It is just what I needed!Barb
I bought this product based largely on the positive review by MacWorld. When it arrived it did not function. Following the manual, I removed the battery cover and unplugged the rechargeable battery to reset the controls. This worked, but then after one round trip with my laptop in a backpack in the car (not very adverse conditions), it did not work once again. The bigger problem with this is that the screws for the battery compartment are very small -- my not young eyes have trouble seeing them and a small jeweler's phillips screwdriver is needed -- and they are difficult to remove. Given this issue, Altec Lansing should have incorporated a reset button. I am disappointed. This product is not living up to its claimed portability.
The card seems to work properly -- it functions as it's supposed to in both my camera and my computer. The only question I have about it is why it's called an "8G" card when it contains only 7.45G of memory.
Filter performs well. I can't detect any image deterioration. Costs much less than some competitors. I'm happy with the purchase.
I had to purchase these for a film photography class I took. They were great quality and worked very well. I recommend these!
Its all of what they say it is. I have several bigger, higher priced amps that I listen to. And this one can hang in there with them. Great detail in the midrange and highs and good controlled bass.What is best about them(other than the price and quality of the sound) is the size and minimal power requirements. The first set of alkalines that I put in is still going strong. Because of it's high efficiency there is little heat generated - so no bulky heat sinks and such.Get one, you'll love it.
Fast delivery new in factory sealed box. Excellent monitor for the price. I'm so pleased with the product I'm ordering a new acer computer
works great so small you'll lose it like i did.ps;check the couch.
I have an extensive collection of reel-to-reel tapes form the 70's and 80's. These headphones bring out the full range of the music unlike digital which uses compression. Very worth getting if you need full range sound.
I purchased this product to use on a cruise to stay in contact with our 17 year old son...they worked GREAT!! We use these ALL the time! Not only for the ship, (got pretty good reception through all the metal and concrete, etc.) but while we were at port, theme parks, the mall, shopping strips, sporting events...I could go on and on!The only down side is the the lower channels don't get as good reception. The farther away you get from each unit, the poorer the reception, which is only to be expected. We paid $29 for our set, and feel we have gotten more than our money's worth! We haven't tested the exact distance, but they work well enough for us as far as we've gone!We love these radios, and will use them till they fall apart, and that my friend, seems like it will be a long time from now!
I am so impressed with this product! The sound quality blew me and my husband away the first time we cranked it up and still does! This sounds great and is so easy to use, even my 6-year old can use the remote! I love how I can program my favorite radio stations onto the remote too...very convenient! I highly recommend this product and I am so pleased that I went ahead and bought it.
have been using this card in my Canon since 4 years .... it is very good, never failed. I recommend it.
I bought this computer before Christmas. It took 5 weeks to get sent to me. It has tons of shareware and does not function with Vista. In other words I was better off with my 5 year old Sony Vaio laptop than this one. Within 3 weeks the computer keyboard completely malfunction. With different caps turning on and off each time that I started my computer. It is now March 24, 2008 and I still have not got my computer back from their repair depot. Not to mention that the customer service is terrible. That is even comparing them to other terrible customer service such as Dell. I wanted to simply get my money back and they are unwilling to do this. I have left a review on many of the computers that have different configurations. I assume they are all junk and since I have been on hold 30 minutes (for the 5th time) I wanted to use my time wisely.
This headset and mic work just fine. I suggest the Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset to anyone who wants a good product at a very good price!
Purchased to use with my laptop which did not have a cd drive. Worked great with is plug and play ability. Also no software installation required for operation was a plus. I would recommend this product for the ease of use.
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.
I use it primarily for FM radio, secondarily for music player. Radio: On irregular intervals at every few hours of listening, reception will gradually get very fuzzy. Ive found it can be fixed by switching radio stations away and then back to station I'm listening to. The manual recommends attaching the USB cable for better reception, but that seems to make no difference, and who wants to walk around with a usb cable.Music: Navigation is ok, except if I am listening to a song and want to chose another song. To do this, I have to press the power button and go all the way back to the main menu, select music player, then chose album/artist, then I can chose another song. Dumb.During both music and radio, player will freeze, mine seems to do this about twice a week. So far, pressing the power button for 15 seconds has resolved the issue. The scroll wheel is cool but it lets dust in under the screen cover, and sometimes it feels "sticky" though ive kept it reasonably clean.Ive lived with the Sansa for 4 months, and these are the worst I can say. Everything else about the player ive found very pleasing, im willing to work with it to avoid that i-monopoly.
I have absolutely no problems with this memory card. I would someday like to challenge myself to even get NEAR filling it.
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 switch about 2 years ago and it has been froze up and rma'd twice.The so-called webview management ony works on windows with IE, other browsers either fail completely or give partial unworking pages.The command line options are very limited.There is also some kind of issue(s) with connecting fast ethernet devices that cause connections to slow or stall. My network consists of this switch, linksys wrt-54 (now with dd-wrt), and some 5 port 10/100 linksys switch.When the connection slows or stops, I have to reboot each of the devices just to get them to connect again.Recommend avoid this product at all costs.
Ink arrived as described and before date promised. Have purchased from this seller in the past and will purchase again.
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.
We have hard well water so the drip coffee makers crud-up quickly, plus they don't heat hot enough for great coffee so a perculator is the best of the best. I love the Presto since it is Stainless (no aluminum parts)and it perks a great pot of coffee.The only problem is the lid is difficult to put on due to the very tight fit. Minor, but irritating when I am not quite alert so early in the morning.
Waste of money. Put what you would spend on this coverage and put it into a savings account for 2 years and only spend it if whatever you are covering breaks outside of the 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Chances are you'll never spend that money because most major electronics will last longer than the coverage period.
have not yet connected it with hdmi. however, so far it lives up to all of the very positive reviews. great customer support on the oppo website, too. owner's manual is pretty rudimentary, but there is a lot of info on the mfr website. only thing i've found that could be improved is the cd/dvd drawer. it seems fragile, and you need to reach under it to lift the cd with one finger and pick it up from the tray with the other. otherwise, there is an interference with the edge of the disc and the player. this is very minor once you figure it out. the fact that is comes with all the bells and whistles incl. an hdmi cable, is incredible!
Might make it 5 minutes with thing before It gets too hot, and begins to sound muddy. Suggest investing in a nicer one.
This is a great product. It made our TV that doesn't have cable connection clear on all local channels. My 15 month old son loves watching his shows in such HD quality.
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.
This is a great product. I bought it to protect my Nikon 18-200mm lens, and it hasn't failed me. I can't tell of any issues unless shooting at an extreme angle with the sun. Even then, I kind of like the effect! The filter appears to be extremely high quality. I would purchase this again.
Actually this a Question not a review of this product. I'm a real fan of LinkSys so I'm already convinced to buy this Router. But my question is if anybody has ever tried to use this router and host a Web Server (Win NT) on Cable Modem and also connect 3 PCs in a Local Network using 1 Static IP Address from @home?
Stay away from Lingo, you will have nothing but problems... oh, and good luck trying to cancel the account... they won't let you.
I bought this mouse I think shortly after it came out for upwards of $50 at a Circuit City store, and I've been using it ever since. Well over two years now, and it's been a great mouse. I use the same rechargeable NiMH batteries in it that I use in my digital camera, and the batteries last a VERY long time, sometimes over a month, thanks to the mouses sleep mode which conserves its power while you're not using it. I love the convenience of the back/forward buttons for web browsing. I've yet to buy a Logitech product that I haven't absolutely loved.
The carrycase is a sturdy hard plastic that is strong enough to protect the GPS unit from bumps and drops. It is small enough to tuck away in a coat pocket. The only negative I have about the case is that it is not big enough to hold the accessories for storage at home but that is no problem when traveling because those things can remain in the car.
I upgraded from a XM Roady. I like that it is portable, battery powered, you can save favorite songs, load it with music from your CDs and listen to it anywhere. The Napster software that comes with it for management of playlists is not a favorite, but it works.
I bought this as an upgrade for my Dell Dimension 4550 (a &quot;like new&quot; item for under 30 dollars). Took 20 seconds to install, the PC recognized it immediately, and the performance boost was incredible. This is the best bang-for-the-buck PC purchase I've ever made!
Pros: Excellent features and physical layout.Cons: Software has strange quirks and it died after 60 days. Not happy!The Bottom Line: I would recommend this unit if HP stood behind it. Replacing it with a refurbished unit after 60 days of very light use is ludicrous.Recommended: NoI bought this unit, the 250 sheet tray and a 3 year warranty which promised next day replacement if the unit failed. On the positive side, I was highly impressed with this all-in-one, the features and physical layout are excellent and it works well with my telephone system. On the down side; just short of 60 days of ownership and I come home to find every damn light on the thing blinking like crazy and it telling me to turn it off and then on. After reading all of HP's technical docs, I call them and in 5 minutes they arrange to replace it with a refurbished unit. Their excuse: the product is so new that's all they have and on top of that there's a backlog and I'll have to wait 7 days to get the replacement. Clearly they shipped a defective product and people are returning them like tickets to a bad movie. I'd wait a few months until they fix the bugs. I'm a very unhappy customer, too bad because my job requires me to purchase hundreds of thousands of dollars in IT hardware every year and I have an excellent memory.
I looked at the reviews and knowing quite a bit about computers, I thought the people who had trouble were maybe, just not up to it. Well not so. This printer ate the test print after the third install, and got worse from there. I have been able to print only one photo...period. It just will not work. The quality of the one photo it printed was good but it ate half a ream of paper in getting one print. I cant comment on the software because I cant make prints to evaluate. Needless to say the printer was returned. Believe it folks, this has been a frustrating experience. Please do yourself a favor and buy anything else, like maybe a set of colored pencils.
The leather case we purchased for the Camera did not fit and the lid could not be closed - all around too small for the camera.What a waste of $13.00Jim Alavekios
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.
I've had this cable lock for over 3 years using it almost daily, and I've never had any problems with the combination. Maybe good luck, maybe only those 30 users with the problem had written a review, but if you ask me this is a great and inexpensive cable lock.
shopped around and this was the best price i found on these mini dv tapes, arrived as promised, no problems
I was looking for a decent cheap armband, and this almost worked out. For the most part the armband works; the iPod fits snuggly and the band is fairly adjustable. However, within a week of using it, the small velcro circle used to secure then band to your arm popped right off. Apparently the glue is not very strong. I was able to sew it back on, but it was a pain. I don't think I would buy this product again.
For general observation, wildlife, etc., I don't think you can beat these. The stabilization really works and is incredibly useful. Great optics. Highly recommended!
First Let me say that this is a great keyboard. Just dont buy it. The action of the keys is ok, it is very sturdy and heavy, and the actions of the keys (while they last) is pretty good. The back lighting is phenomenal, and the color choices are nice, although I must say I only use the blue.Now, on to the bad news. In home use, NOT OFFICE, HOME use, the keyboard lasted about two weeks before the action on the keys started becoming squeaky and spongy, and the space bar became very loose. After another month, the faces of the keys started wearing off, and unless you are a touch typist (who is these days?) it is very hard to figure out what key you are pressing, as the paint wears off very quickly.Amazon refused to do anything about it since it was beyond their 30 day window (even for a prime customer who spends several thousand dollars a year.. but oh well...)So after a day or two of google searches I finally found Saitek's website, and submitted a warranty claim. After a few weeks I got a reply and an RMA, and asked to ship the keyboard for possible repair. I shipped it to them, in the box that it was originally packaged in, and waited. Several weeks later, I came home to find (happily I thouhgt) my keyboard, repaired or replaced.. asd was eager to go.To my horror I found that the keyboard had been returned to me, no paperwork, no repairs had been done, and thrown in the bottom of the shipping box with one small piece of brown paper as packaging. Several of the key caps were missing now altogether, and the keyboard was chipped on the edge. So it is now a worthless hunk of junk. Saitek as not returned any of my emails or inquiries, and I have no expectations that they will.If you are rich, and can buy one of there a month, and throw it away when it becomes unusable, then its a great value. it really is superb right out of the box, but with total lack of service and support, and the short life span of the keyboard.... Just not worth buying. i hope this helps.
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
I had not used this device before, and did not expect to find it useful, but decided to try it for the price, partly based on other reviews.I found it very convenient to be able to use multiple memory cards in my camera, and to load the contents later, without having to have the camera available. I was on a trip to Italy, and to reduce the loss of photos in case my camera was stolen, I changed cards form time to time. At least, I would have the majority of my photos.I had little trouble using the cassette, getting my PC to recognize it (with the card inserted) as a mass storage device. The transfer rate seemed fine: SanDisk Extreme HD Video - Flash memory card, 16 GB, Class 6 SDHC. I loaded 1836 photos, including panoramics (about 7 GB) in 9 minutes on a standard USB port on my PC.Very convenient, I am glad I got it.
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.
Ordered a new TV. Received a 2008 model year in 8-000-2010 So much for new to year.
I have been using this camera for a little less then one year. When I first bought it, I was not sure about my decision to spend so much money on a camera, and right now, I'm very happy with my purchase. and those who doubted this purchase, are not believers after seeing picture after picture. Reasons to buy the camera.* Beautiful pictures, especially with additional flash.* I dropped my D200 in McDonalds from about 4 feet height, it fell on the tiled floor, you should have heard the booming sound, my heart stopped, I thought that was the end of my camera. I picked it up, not even a scratch or a dent appeared from the fall. 6 months since the fall, still works flawlessly.* Very easy to use, you will not find more thoughtful and useful design for such great price.* Very reliable, performs flawlessly every time. Great camera to catch every life's moment.My D200 was used on my wedding, and by now I probably have taken close to 10,000 pictures. I also recommend buying SB-400 flash and additional battery for this camera.
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.
Very happy with this purchase.You will be hard pressed to find a better system for the money.Outstanding sound and flawless easy set up.Only thing I would change is the speaker wire that is included which I did with Monster wire.
Item was received very quickly. Works very well, as described. Thanks so much.
Everything works efficiently. Keyboard has everything you need without all the noisy unnecessary gimmicks. Mouse is perfect & I appreciate the heavy feel the batteries give it.I liked the set so much, I bought a second set for my 2nd PC.
Excellent product! Couldn't believe the low price and high value. Like the fact that you can change the illumination colors. However, when you turn it off, the color resets to blue. It is sort of annoying, but it's workable. I also like the handrest that is attachable. You can also adjust your speaker volume via the keypad controls. No problem with keys sticking. Good product. I recommend...
works great,put this under front pass. seat in 2000 durango fit perfect"had to remove piece carpet"sits flush sounds great "bridged"
Very happy with this unit. I replaced a Velodyne unit that was at least 3 times more expensive that for the second time had failed. You just can't beat the value and Amazon even shipped it for free!!
Sweetest pounding sub i've heard and or felt in this price range. At low volume the PSW 505 still shakes the house, its wonderful. If you have the extra cash I'd definately buy this sub.
The Canon Pro9500 Mark II is by far one of the best printers on the market for photos. The large format and 10 tanks will produce just about anything you can imagine. But that is where it ends. Canon should put on every description that this printer is not for everyday use. It does not print regular text well, or rather, it's so insanely expensive to print, you won't want to. And extremely slow. When one ink tank goes out, by the time it goes through the process, it's drained at least 2 more. One Set of ink is right at $125. That's just plain insulting.Oh, and no where does it say it's limited to regular paper only, in other words, it won't even print an envelope and there is nothing in the print driver system to let it. That is terrible. But as in the beginning, it's one of the best photo printers out there. And 13X19 is awesome, just hold on to your pocketbook. FlamethrowerOne.com
This item is cheaper through Western Digital directly.
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 ... 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 ....
This is my experience: I was making a few CDs and noticing that many of the songs I recorded on them, particularly those at the end of the disc, skipped and popped a lot, basically rendering the whole CD worthless. After spending several hours rebooting my machine and checking all of the hardware to see what the problem was, I figured I'd try another brand of CD-Rs and eureka! I was able to churn out a bunch of CDs with no problems whatsoever.It's a bit surprising that a brand name like this puts out such low-quality CD-Rs. I ended up throwing away at least half of these CD-Rs I tried to record before just pitching the entire spindle after I got this other brand.So if you're having trouble burning CDs, check what kind of disc you are using first before wasting time checking to make sure your computer equipment is okay.
Got the earphones late october 2008. Only use them for maybe one hour each day 3-5 times a week and the earphones were working only sporadically (sound would come in and out of right earpiece) by December 13, 2008. I am very careful with my electronic equipment and have had other earphones in the same price-range that lasted for years. Additionally, the earbuds WOULD NOT stay in my ear even after trying all the "nipples" provided. I would put them in they would feel secure then I take a few steps and they would shift making for very poor sound. If you plan to use these while sitting completely still they may work but evenso, a earphone should last more than 1.5 months. Complete waste of money.
works great, very durable and sleek. this was my second laptop sleeve that i purchased from Timbuktu
Nikon supplies a 16mb card with teh coolpix 990, which is hardly enough to store more than a few photographs. This is a great buy, and one can store enough images from the beginning of a part to the end without having to run to your laptop to download the images. Also the fact that it is 8X and USB enabled is a big plus since all you need to do is connect the cable to the computer and you are done. I found that the images were also stored faster on the lexar card. It was faster than a Sandisk in terms of storing the image. I would recommend this as a must have for anybody buying a coolpix.
It's not listed on the description, but this also works for hp 74(xl) cartridges.The reviews which say how easy this is to use are pretty on target. i just want to describe how to use it for those debating to buy this, I didn't see this info when i was thinking of purchasing.the top half contains the black ink- 84ml of black ink. a long needle is attached to the top. You place a plastic guide on top of your cartridge. and then you hook your cartridge on the gray holder.You flip the ink container upside down and place the gray piece (with your cartridge attached) inside. the needle will go thru the exposed hole and pierce the foam inside. Then you flip the container and wait for the ink to fill your cartridge. The directions say to watch for when the air bubbles stop. and the ink tank is marked so you can watch for level change.If your cartridge's foam is dried out (taking the cartridge out of the printer too long, or waiting too long to refill) the ink won't penetrate. But next time you'll know better to make sure you refill as soon as you notice the ink getting low on your cartridge. this will help extend the life of your cartridge. usually you can get 4-5 cycles on your cartridges. My cartridge was too dried out (dead) but this refill system will work great on my next cartridge.the 3rd party seller- Shoplet was great, Amazon-level reliability. they send emails when they're shipping. I received mine the next day!
these are perfect for people that don't want to wear full on or over the ear headphones and don't like or cant wear ear buds.
This plugs into the RCA analog outputs on the PS3 cable allowing me to plug in my Plantronics GAME COM 367 Headset into the outputing 3.5mm female of the adapter.
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 power cord works great for my Canon Powershot SX120 IS. Saves huge amounts of battery life when I'm sitting around at home taking shots of the kids. Great for when the camera is on the tripod and you're near a power outlet. Highly recommend!
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.
With the way I have it set up 7 shelves just fit:4 shelves for DVDs1 shelf for blu-rays1 shelf for CDsAnd another shelf at the very topIf you only use it for DVDs, you won't be able to use more than 6 shelves.The 7 shelves fit my collections of discs perfectly, but I would have preferred it they didn't include an extra shelf that almost no one will be able use and dropped the price by a few bucks. Thankfully due to the reviews here and my own measurements I already knew that I wouldn't be able to fit all 8 shelves before I bought it.The other issue I have with this rack are the clips that hold the shelves in place. When I opened the box, five of them were completely broken, and when they're on the poles on the rack they don't snap closed all the way, so they don't look as secure as they should. Though so far they've held up.
I'm not sure why but this switch is much faster than the 24 port Netgear gigabit switch that it replaced. It is being used in a small business with 21 devices attached. Employees are asking me if I did "anything new to the computers" because everything is much faster. The other bonuses are it runs much cooler and is dead quite.
With my Sony 7.2 the HP 2410 rocks as a photoprinter! As a copier, halftones and grayscales come in remarkably well. It's a bit slow, but the photo-quality more than makes up for it. It's been very reliable except for occasionally dropping faxes. We've been more than satisfied for the price...TWO THUMBS UP!
I am just starting out in car audio and these subs are truely amazing. I have them in a bandpass box with four tuned holes and it knocks so hard. The quality is amazing, I just can't say anything bad about them
Don't Be Crazy! I just bought this EXACT same item today for $2.69 at my local camera store!
I'm so much pleased with this ScreenClean from Amazon. It's my companion to have my laptop all very clean with very good presentation.
My last Presto coffee maker which is practically the twin of my new one lasted over 15 years. Makes good coffee and keeps it hot all day if I want. Very good value.
This was a gift for my young daughter. She was thrilled when she saw it, but what a disappointment. First off the plastic is so cheaply made - happy meal toys are made better. I was afraid to push the buttons and move the switches because I feared it would break right out of the box. I tried to change the faceplate, but it just kept twisting in a contorted way. I was certain it would break right there, so we gave that up. I could get past all this though because the player is so cute and little girly. Then, right out of the package the player does not work - tried 3 different sets of batteries. I was in denial here because I really wanted to like this item because my daughter is so into it. I had to convince my daughter that we will get a plain pink or purple player for probably a better price somewhere else. This one is going back pronto!!
Dropping over $50 for headphones is the price-point where your love of music becomes an investment. And these are a great investment in mobile music. They are quite durable- not that I've done anything too extreme- but they have lasted for a couple years now. They sound wonderful once you get them in properly and they do an excellent job of blocking out the rest of the world. I've even used these to DJ at parties.The headphones come with a nice selection of earbud attachments to fit your ears. 3 levels of stiffness, and 3 different sizes in each hardness. In addition, you can shell out extra for a professional ear-mold fitting if you need these for professional applications... but that's a little overkill for most people. I prefer the maximum hardness, medium size buds, but I started with the slightly softer, rubbery ones.These are great for traveling! Once they are snuggly in your ear and the music is on, its like the rest of the world is on mute. They are comfortable enough for a long ride and the fact that they block outside noise so well means you can listen at a more comfortable level and save your ears in the long run.While the headphones are high quality and fit well, they aren't particularly good for work outs. The in-ear design can act almost like a stethoscope so excessive jostling and your own heartbeat and breathing can interfere with the music. In addition, too much head movement will cause the earbuds to fall out or 'loosen' from the nice rich sound you get when they are properly inserted.If you commute often I cannot recommend these highly enough. They are less expensive than many noise canceling headphones, are very compact and they sound great. A great buy if you're serious about sound.
This is the third spool I have purchased, and I have no complaints. It's 1000 feet of 18 gauge stranded copper wire, 2 color for correct polarity matching.
These earbuds are ideal for running, going to the gym, or listening to your iPod on the subway. They are 'noise-isolating' (not '-canceling') -- stick a finger in each ear to get an idea. The bass frequencies in your environmental noise naturally have the greatest leakage, so the 'bass enhancement' on these 'phones actually seems to improve the overall isolation.Playing bass-heavy electronic music at 60% iPod volume completely eliminates the sound of the NY subway. I was looking the other way at the platform and the (1)-train pulled up without me noticing. I've used 'em on airplanes and buses too - blocks the engine noise and all the colicky babies' crying. They work very well in the library too, since noise doesn't leak out and disturb others.A $20 price-tag places these in the 'disposable' category (i.e., you aren't going to use these to remaster classical music recordings). However, I'm satisfied with the sound quality and I love the intensity of the bass. These are BIG step up from the pathetic Coby and SkullCandy brand earbuds as well as the meek white iPod earbuds that break in half after 10 hours of use. They seem pretty durable: I've dropped them in a puddle and walked over them with ski boots and they still work fine.Bottom line: if you are on a budget and need a pair of headphones for the gym or on-the-go, these are a great choice. And if you listen to bass-heavy music, these are *the* best choice.UPDATE: 29-Aug-09: After nine months of everyday [ab]use, the right speaker died. It appears to be a burnt-out voice coil, rather than broken solder or wire (the wires are epoxied into the plastic headphone speaker cases, by the way). I am about to order another pair.
I bought this to use for my church last year and it has been working well for me. I am using this device to send VGA signal about 200ft and I can tell that sigal on the other loose intensity/sharpness little bit but I'm using mostly for power point presentation so didn't matter much. Comparing to other similar devices, this one have multiple VGA outputs on both "local" and "remote" unit so you can hook up multiple Monitors or Projectors without any multiplexers.
In this era of multi-core processors, > 4GB RAM, USB 3.0, etc., this single-core computer is a dinosaur. However, most computer users are not power users. For web surfing, e-mail, word processing, online videos, this 7 year old computer still does well. I have this loaded up with Win XP Pro and Linux, I have no trouble doing any of the above.However, for gamers, video/picture editing, look elsewhere. Obviously, the stock 80 GB hard drive is woefully inadequate for storing large volumes of data. I don't put a lot of files on computer's HD anyways. I store them on a portable HD. This keeps the computer from bogging down and running smoothly and responsively.If one is looking for a basic machine, this will do great. Win XP will be supported for a couple more years. I don't know how Win 7 would run on this. Using Linux will keep this machine relevant and out of the landfills.
In the product Description they said: "With an improved outdoor range of up to five miles". !! I think they should write : "With an improved outdoor range of up to five METERS".---((VERY BAD DISTANCE))---
I gave this camera to my five year old son for his birthday. He took about 60 pictures with it, so I downloaded them for him to see. All of the pictures were awful, so I tried to take a few myself (I've been using digital cameras since 1999, so I figured that I could do better). My pictures were awful, too. The images were poorly exposed in most cases, and most of the images had strange artifacts that likely arise from poor optics and/or electronics--you can't get around those no matter how good a photograper you are. So much for image quality.The bundled software is mostly a "teaser" version. The software dangles some useful functions in front of you, but you'll have to upgrade the software to get to them. That's not too surprising for a $60 camera, but it's frustrating anyway.I was also disappointed in how difficult it is to change the batteries in this camera. I had to use an eyeglass screwdriver to get the battery compartment open. The entire assembly looks and feels very flimsy. Ugh.Pros:It's smallIt has a Batman logo on itCons:Image qualitySoftwareBadly designed battery compartmentI am sending this camera back today.
I would definetely recommend this product!!! Great sound and I only paid $7 on Amazon. Probably the best you can get for the money.
and I saved a ton of money buying them here as opposed to in store. Great value!
Works really well. Haven't had any problems. Quick downloads for my photos.
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.
I needed 2ea. PL259 antenna connectors-----I got them fairly fast and I repaired my coax.--I needed them soMy antenna would work again
Microsoft seems to have taken a step forward in design and then several backwards in form factor. I've had 2 Microsoft Natural Desktop Pro Sets for more than 10 years now - one for work and one for my home office so I could maintain the comfort and familiarity. I took typing lessons when I was younger, so the split design was no problem and I'm a pretty fast typist as well as a power shortcut user (think Windows+E to open Explorer). I feel for the fact that Desktop 7000 looks awesome and the videos look great. I bought it since my old system had a PS2 keyboard and I needed an all USB solution to connect to my laptop. Based on my previous experience with Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboards, I bought the 7000 all in good faith.The new keyboard feels soft, but the keys feel cheap. The spacebar was a big annoyance because it clicks loudly (cheap) and was difficult to press when you're a fast typist. A good spacebar should register the stroke no matter where you tap on it but this has a weird sweet spot and it actually began slowing me down (more typos) and tiring my thumbs. The other fancy shortcut keys are good for a Media Center PC and I use those a lot (volume, fast forward, calculator etc), but what's the point of having so many extra buttons when the typing experience is worse?The mouse is simply a travesty. Microsoft should just fire Dr. Dan Odell (Microsoft's supposedly certified ergonomist) because the mouse feels like more of a psychological test to mess with your mind (I'm thinking MTV's Boiling Point) because the buttons are all in the wrong places. The mouse actually made my wrists hurt when I've never had an issue with my wrists before. The forward and backward buttons are not where they are supposed to be and you have to reach over or be double jointed to click them. Furthermore, the mouse is heavy and will make you want to pick it up and throw like like a baseball out the window (about the same weight or not heavier). And the worse feature is the sluggish scroll wheel, which seems to fight you. Try pouring molasses into your favorite mouse's scroll wheel and imagine that feeling - that's what you'll get.I got rid of the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse 7000 on Freecycle and instead, got the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Combo. I miss my old Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard (from 10 years ago not the 7000) but the Logitech Mouse more than offsets that loss. And I have since then regained a little bit of my sanity back.
After using this GPS product for about 1 month, I would say it's helpfulness is about 95 percent. An illogial choice still occurs 5 percent of the time: the illegal turn, less-than-optimum route, known traffic bottlenecks not avoided, etc.The pronoucement of turns in advance is one of the most useful features. Of course if you truly don't know where you are going, then you just have to trust the deviceEasy to install and remove from windshield mount. I mounted lower left front windshield, which works well.
I couldn't be happier. The Audio Source LS400 speakers look good and sound super. A great value for the money.
Best quality headphones. Your getting more than what you paid for! They are very durable and the music quality is great. I use them only for working out and running because they rarely fall off unless they get snagged in something! Also, I use them with my Speck iPhone 4 case and they actually are able to fit through without taking off the case which is why I fell in love with them!
Have been trying to find batteries for my ancient Uniden Cordless. This is the first I've found that lasts more than a day.
I ordered this based on good reviews here and low price, and because my much older Olympus had been stolen. But after trying it for less than 5 minutes it was back in the box to be returned, even though I burn thirty bucks on the return. This camera makes the cardinal sin of having an enormous (2 to 2.5 second) delay between (a) when you press the button and (b) actually taking the picture. In this respect this camera is slower than my phone camera, and even slower than the 4-year-old 2.1M Olympus I had, amazingly. If you are taking pictures of people who are moving (i.e. anybody who is not posing), and you are trying to capture the moment, this mis-feature will be frustrating for the life of the camera. I'm really puzzled why people would like this camera, unless they are mostly taking pictures of scenery or of people posing.
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.
When we bought a new DVD recorder we tried several brands and types of recordable DVDs. We discovered that this is really the only one that works in our machine. Since some initial purchases of other recordable DVDs, this is the only one we purchase.
I actually have not used my new Panasonic iron yet. I'm sure I'm going to love it!
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.
I have tried a Radio shack and Terk brand IR repeater. Both were horrible. the IR receiver on my PC was constantly on. this was daytime, nighttime, with lights on and off.this item worked perfectly, and i didnt have to try to hide any wires or boxes. people dont even know media center is upstairs.sometimes simpler is better. and this is definitely simple.
We got these for our 20 month old because she loves to watch Dora on the ipod. It was so easy for her to get use to them on her ears and she doesn't mind them at all. Normally it's hard for her to put on a hat or even sunglasses but she seems to be fine with the comfort of these earphones.
Product works as advertised. But be aware that you'll need a $25 adaptor to connect it to your camera.
I purchased two Rio Forge Sport 256 MB MP3 players in December 2005.Since that time the volume control switch (down) has broken on both of them.Do NOT buy this item... the quality/durability is extremely poor.
This POGO LX AM/FM recorder looks to be a fine for AM radio recording, I would like to see it use 2 AA or AAA rechargeable batteries instead of the factory installed. This is regarding review that stated this is the only MP3 player that can record AM radio. Just wanted to say, any MP3 player with recordable FM Tuner can record AM radio by using a stand alone AM radio tuner with a FM transmitter plugged into the headphone jack. Simply tune the MP3 player to the transmitted FM signal frequency (which is carrying your AM audio signal) and record. More complicated but it would work. One problem, using the headphone jack for the FM transmitter may cut out the speaker on the AM broadcast. You could tune in another AM radio or use rca outputs and mini-plug adaptor or a pushbotton AV switch with a mini-plug out. The saying "There's more then one way to skin a cat" likely applies here (as there are several other ways I have thought of (not skinning the cat, recording AM radio!). I have never tried to skin a cat nor do I plan to but I may do the AM to FM MP3 recorder.
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.
Bought this for my Grandfather. I guess he hasn't called me about it, so I am assuming that it's still working the way it's suppose to be.
Camera does all that my 15 year OLD nikon does, and a lot more. The memory is a requirement, since it can only hold about 30 photos. Also a spare battery is good to have. A camera with 5mp or 6mp is sufficient for a good picture, but since I may want to blow up some of the good ones, I decided on 8MP. The face recognition system is mind boggling, it really recognizes faces and outlines them. I could go on and on with the many features, all very good.
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.
This product produces excellent printing results in the Casio Disc Printer, with sharp clean printing. It also lasts a good while.
No Cords - this is a very good iron and no cords to worry about getting caught on the ironing board.the iron does a good job, has a good amount of steam. It fits nicely back into it's cradle betweenactual ironing. It has push buttom selections which are also easy to use. I particularly like thisiron also for when I am sewing -because it can be taken to my sewing area with using a smaller cutand press board to iron small pieces . Also has auto shut off for those of us who get too busy andforget to turn off the iron. Always read the instuction manual for best results in using this iron.
The lens screws on perfectly and makes it easy to get everything in a close up shot.It's a bit heavy, but it helps with stabilization when doing handheld shots. The case it comes with it a great addition too.
Useful for home and you can save bateries, I use whenever I connect my camera to the PC.
My RS1500 UPS had seen many years of service. It's battery had run down to the point where it would only support my system/peripherals for about 5 minutes. This replacement battery was sooooo easy to install. Just open the compartment at the bottom of the UPS, unplug the old battery pack, plug in the new battery pack and away you go. My system is now able to remain on battery for 15+ minutes.
Bought a stick for my iBook G4 800mhz, this was supposed to fit but it didn't. Seems like it was just a few mm too long to fit into the slot. Processed an exchange on-line and got a replacement before I could even send out the first one I got, and the second one would not fit either. This RAM meets all the specs, just won't fit (yes, I put it in properly). I Googled up thsi issue and it seems to have happened to others, it's not 100% across the board, so it must be a QA issue.Satisfied with Amazon.com's exchange/return policy, not happy with having to now to to a local Fry's and pay their prices, but that's the only way to insure it fits.
I purchased this headset with the sole purpose of using it with my Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking software. The product works well for this purpose. The headset is fairly light weight and the microphone can be easily positioned for maximum clarity.The price is relatively cheap compared to a "higher end" product.Bottom line? I'd buy the product again and I would recommend the product.
I got these cables thinking the price was too good to be true. well it was. they are lousy. they continually lose connectivity and you have to go and wiggle the cables to regain it. I f somethings sounds too good to be true it probably is. (that is too good to be true.) Save your dollar and buy some quaility cables from walmart. ontop ofit iwas chharged 20 plus dollarsfor shipping on 2 hdmi cables and 2 tos link cables
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!
Bought the remote just before the holidays to compliment my growing array of gadgets for my Canon T1i. I'm thrilled that I was actually (for the first time) a subject in my won holiday shots. Now maybe my children and grandchildren will remember what I looked like in 2010. I chose this product over the cable release for that very purpose and I am thrilled with the results. I'm not sure what the range of operation is because it never failed indoors. You have roughly a minute or so to snap the first shot otherwise you'll need to refocus to re-enable the remote. Recovery time was excellent even with my flash mounted. The remote never slowed me down. Battery life is great too. I took hundreds of shots this Christmas and it still works fine. I highly recommend this product for the $. It is a no brainer if you want to be included in some of your family shots / portraits. Wish I'd bought one last year. I no longer have to set the delay and rush to pose for the shot. Just pose and snap off several shots. Your more apt to get a more natural or candid shot.
Overall the sound quality is excellent. I would have preferred that it be a bit smaller and lighter to truly be portable. I was disappointed that it only has an FM radio option and doesn't include AM. I would buy it again unless there was an upgraded version with AM radio.
Purchased this router BEFORE reading the reviews. This is NOT plug and play. Not only did it not work (and the plug and play part is easy), but it somehow erased one of our 3 computer's IP addresse. Had to work with our IP tech to get it restored.No amount of restarting/reconfiguration could get this box to work. I cannot tell you the amount of time we wasted rebooting puters, rebooting cable modem, and redoing all the connections to make sure it wasn't a problem on our end. After hours of this, we were finally told by their tech that it may be defective and to return it for another one. I then read the reviews and it seems I am one of MANY for whom this product did not work and was probably "defective".Returned the unit and purchased a D-LINK brand. Plug and play -- immediate success -- didn't even have to use setup disk. All 3 computers working great.Would not recommend this to anyone who is not a techy type and knows how to restore IP address, etc.!!!
I strongly advise printing a copy of this contract before purchasing. I was not smart and bought it based on the brief description (all good). When I called I discovered that this contract only goes into effect after the manufacturer's warranty expires. In other words if the manufacturer has a 1 year warranty the only thing covered under the service contract for the first year is surge protection. You must turn anythin else in to the manufacturer. In my opinion this makes it a 3 year contract, not a 4 yr contract. Under the contract's no lemon policy, to get a replacement, the three repairs mentioned must occur after the manufacturer's warranty (one year in the above case)- you could have any number of repairs during the manufacturer's warranty. If this is not enough after the manufacturers warranty expires (in my example one year) when this service contract actually covers something it only provides in home service if the manufacturers contract provided in home service and if this is not the case, and you must ship it to a designated place for repair, this service contract only covers shipping if the manufacturers contract covered shipping. A big plus to this contract is that you can cancel it within thirty days and get a full refund which is my next project. I have purchased many things through amazon and have never been disappointed until I purchased this contract.
This was a seamless transaction. It was delivered as expected and works well. I have not complaints.
I bought this HDTV online about 2 weeks ago and am very satisfied, overall, and amazed about the picture provided by this large screen TV. Setup was very easy, given the multiple choices provided by the large number of input options.My only negative, so far, is the mediocre sound system. Admittedly, I have not tried, yet, to play with the sound adjustment options (bass, treble, etc.). Instead I added a home theater system and, for the most part, use it for my sound.Overall, for the price, I would rate this a must have for those seeking a very large screen 1080p HDTV.
Don't but this scanner. It is totally worthless. It jams on everything, you can't remove the pages without destroying them. You'd be better off trying to scan with a shredder.
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!!
This radio is great. It woke me up at 12:30 am this week. A tornado was only a mile west of my house. The sirens in the neighborhood did not go off. Fortunately the storm went north and did not hit anything. Without the radio I would not have peace of mind.
i bought this product due to the amazing price which i pay for it. It has alot of brand name device's installing it was very easy through the usb connection. The remote is very advance in it's class. I loved the LCD monitor, and its a touch screen. The battery life is not as good as the 880 or 890. I used this product in all my room's, that I program. I would highly recommended if your taste is toward advance technology.
This is my second Cyber Shot camera. I was hoping this would be a giant leap forward. Technology strides forward and this camera was hoped to be much better than my last 3.2Mp version. But this is a disapointment in that the camera has trouble focusing. Right after I got the P100 I loaned it to a friend to take wedding pictures and most came out blurry. I found that it is necessary to press the shutter button slowly to achive a clear picture. Even pressing slowly to give the lense time to focus does not help always. I am highly disapointed with this camera. I wonder if there are any really good cameras of this size that are any different. Buying cameras to find out later they don't work properly is too expensive of a game for me. I don't know what I might purchase in the future. This I know it will not be another Cyber-Shot camera.
I purchased this turntable about one month ago and have converted 17 vinyl LP's to CD's and MP3 files. Overall, I am very happy with the results. The turntable was packed well and is solidly constructed. Mechanical operation is smooth and quiet with many nice features. Assembly and connection to my receiver and computer were easy, and I encountered no problems with hum in the preamplifier in either the on or off positions. The phono cartridge is of good quality. I have not found it easy to separate tracks with the Pyro software so I am using Audiograbber to record tracks to wave files and Pyro to convert the wave files to MP3 files. Then, deleting the wave files saves space on the computer's hard drive and it is easy to burn cd's or load the MP3 files on to my MP3 player.If you don't need a "state of the art" turntable but want something better than a low end unit, the AT-PL120S is a good choice at reasonable price for both listening to LP's and and converting them to digital.
I started using it the same day it got it in the mail. it does what it says and its really easy to use.
This item as depicted on Ebay is incorrect and very misleading.The graphic shows a white (cream) colored Charger Unit which when ordered is found to be no longer in stock.A black charger is substituted for the original and sent to the customer without explanation or apology.Very Poor Behavior for Amazon. I object most strongly !David J. RedgraveFt Collins, Colorado
I've been using the Pacific Digitgal U-301 on all sorts of CD's and backups of disk drives, unsing Nero 5.0 software, with remarkable success. Installation was a snap, and operation has been consistently easy and reliable. This is one of the best CD burners I've used. There are faster ones out there, of course, but you'd be hard pressed to find one so easy to install and consistent in producing good CD's.
I was scared when I read the reviews but figured I was take my chances because I was looking for a deal. I dont know what happened with everyone else here but when I received my product they came in a big box and upon opening I found another box surrounded in bubble wrap. I opened the second box to find the cases (none broken) I found the cases to be of very good quality. Much better than some I had ordered from another source at the same time as these. Very pleased with my purchase
No words to say it better: This is the best memory card you can get. I recommend this product, and I give it A++++++++++++++
Bought this for my sister as she lost her original IPod. This is tiny but has some power. She is enjoying this as she can also listen and record FM Stereo.
Camera does not fit into case properly. Can't close cover properly, as camera is slightly larger than the case would allow. Waste of money. I had to buy another case, the proper one to hold my camera. Unfortunately, I had already disgarded the paperwork that came with the original case and therefore could not return it for a credit. Again, don't waste your money on this case, at least for the Exilim Digital Camera. It doesn't fit.
Update: Awhile back, I started having trouble turning it off and on until one day it simply would not turn on at all. I always buy extended warranties when I buy any electronic products, so it was still covered, and Best Buy replaced it with no hassle. The on/off switch had simply gone bad.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________--I've spent a week or so reading and rereading online reviews and product descriptions, and going around to stores to see printers and ask questions. It didn't matter what product it was - someone online hated it and others online loved it. I finally decided to just bite the bullet, buy it, and see for myself. I LOVE THIS PRINTER!-- Setup was fast and pleasant - and when I had a question, I had the tech help on the line within a minute or less. Printed out a picture on plain ol' everyday paper (HP/92 brightness), expecting to just toss it out as a test. But it was beautiful enough to keep - couldn't believe it. It was fast and easy too. I can only imagine how nice pictures will be on photo paper - and I'll be able to easily take old family negatives or old snapshots and make fresh looking photos - it has a simple auto restore funtion.--Then I tried a black and white text page, expecting that I'd see the poor quality someone in a review had mentioned. Wrong! It turned out beautiful! "But," I thought, "Aha! That was just tiny print in a cursive font - I'll try size 12 text in an everyday Arial font, and then I'll see this poor quality those reviews mentioned." And guess what? It turned out just as beautiful. Maybe I happen to have exactly the right computer and operating system to be compatible with it, I don't know...--I find this printer fast, clean, and even FUN! If you want to do production printing of some kind, this might not be the printer for you - but for a home user, I can't imagine what more I could want.--By the way, I'm using a Mac G3 notebook computer, and I got a Bluetooth adaptor for about $40 to have the option of using this as a *wireless* printer. If someone in my family who doesn't have Bluetooth in his computer wants to use it wireless, all he has to do is buy another $40 Bluetooth adaptor to add to his computer.--PLUS, although it has no fax, an Epson rep told me I can fax with it in connection with my computer's software - and for someone who only faxes occasionally, that's just fine.
As per recent Register and Slashdot articles, Belkin routers have the known flaw of not only redirecting random traffic to Belkin advertisements, but they also allow external web pages to modify your configuration.So the next time you type in your favorite web site; with this router, you might get Belkin's home page.BEWARE!
I decideded to go with the FL100 after extensive research on other models for cost/value comparisons. I was not disapointed. The FL100 is a great little player, with a ton of cool features and accessories. Some extras I especially thought were nifty were the FM radio and built in microphone.*BUT*There are a few nitpicky things about this device. The first is that the (excellent) carrying case had its holes throught the plastic a little offset. The volume switch was partially covered. This was not a big deal, you just make the hole a little bigger, and bingo!Also, it might just be me being confused, but the on-board state machine design is kind of funny. You can get stuck in states sometime that you can't get out of. Like if you go into record mode, delete all the recordings, but then can't get back into player mode and access your songs unless you throw another recording on, so you can now have the ability to "skip" past it and get back to the music. Wierd, I know. A little inconvenient, but not too bad.Battery life could be a little longer too....11 hours is ok, but some other players were advertising around 30. And how about a recharge system?I didn't mind the software so much...better integration might be nice, but there's no problems with it. ...All in all, this is a fantastic player that I am extremely happy I picked up.
I shopped many places. I did all my research. I found this Antenna Extension Wire on Amazon.It does a great job. I since ordered more. I am adding this time to my house.
Great amp. It puts out more than its rated and its been working pretty good for me.
Now I don't have to worry and have room for whatever video I want. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
With the red light off, after about an hour - if you quick charge - the batteries are perfectly charged. Although not an exclusive feature, i do appreciate that when the batteries are charged, even if you're away, the charger will shut off, thus not overheating the batteries.
These are - plain and simple - a rip-off and a disappointment. I don't expect much from a $30 pair of headphones, but they're billed as for athletic types, and have this seemingly cool rubberized cable that is supposed to keep it from getting tangled. Why not just have a slider like the basic iPod headphones that lets you pull the left and right cable towards each other? And WHY not make something more durable?But more importantly, last week - after fairly minimal use - the metal screw that holds the hook in place fell out on one side, which made the right earbud pretty much unusable (how else are you going to get the buds to stay in your ears?). And today, the left earbud quit working, from one moment to the next... clearly a loose/bad connection. I've been using this during light workouts and while biking, nothing serious.Save your money, find something better - these headphones are worthless and extremely disappointing, and Philips ought to be ashamed of itself. I've written to them requesting a refund or replacement (would prefer the former since I don't think the new pair will be any better) - we'll see what they do.
I have had this lens for several months now and let me start out by saying WOW. I looked at the lens in the store along with the Sigma 12-24 and I was in total awe of what I saw though the view finder with the Canon 10-22. This is an ultra wide angle lens that is incredible. I went home and thought about where I would use this lens and determined that I would use it quite a bit. I went ahead and bought the lens and I continue to be more impressed with it every time I use it. I have used the lens for both close-up (which can give you some very interesting distortion shots)and wide angle shots with great success.The 10-22mm is equivalent to 16-35mm field of view using a canon 20D which is not a full frame sensor. With a minimum focal distance of .24m (about 9.5 inches) you can get very close to objects and still get alot of focal width in the photo. There is incredible clarity in the lens. The photos I have taken are very clear with only a slight hint of softening at the corners at 10mm; everything else is sharp after that. There is a little barrel distortion at 10mm but everything else up to 22mm is nice. I have not gotten any light flare in my photos. The Ultrasonic motor is very quiet. The depth of field is outstanding. A slim UV filter helps prevent some slight vignetting at 10mm. With a maximum aperture that ranges from f/3.5 to f/4.5, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens is a medium speed lens. I would recommend using a tripod if you are at all unsure about your ability to hold the camera still for action shots with this lens. The lens it's self is fairly light weight. If you are going to use filters the lens requires 77mm.The lens can produce some interesting distortion shots if you are taking close-ups and are not perpendicular to the object. For close-up shots with out distortion it is best to be perpendicular to the object.Inside the lens housing there are three aspherical lens elements and a Super UD element that produce clear vibrant shots. The lens it's self sturdily built and comfortable to handle.UPDATE 7/30/2011: I still love this lens. It functions every bit as well as it did the day I got it.
it needs headphone adapter for i pod touch .and i pod nano.I did not think only this cannot for . who can imagine?
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.
This is a very rugged device. My previous sansa was plastic and quickly disintegrated under my rough care...not so for this one. The video screen is average but I mostly listen to long-format programs like books on tape, etc. One big wish: that I could pause a long program, switch to music for a while or upload more, and then go back to my spot on the original program. If I forget and charge it while paused, I'll lose my place and have to fast forward to the time (if I remember the time). But for the price, this is a heck of a device and, with decent headphones, the audio quality for music is great.Added 4/16/08: Today it just stopped powering up, even when plugged into USB. Fortunately, I can still return it. Bummer.
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.
Possibly it's not suppose to work with an iPad, but I confirm it does not. Nothing in the info to directly address iPad compatibility.
This interface did the job and even lets me turn on and off my radio/disc player from the steering wheel. It took me some practice to get the routine down to program it. I changed the features of some buttons so I have more control. I would highly recommend this. It was installed on my 2003 suburban.
I just received my Sony Fontopia headphones and it is one of the best portable headphones Sony has ever made. I have owned many Sony portable headphones and they never sound as good as this one. They fit snuggly into your ears with ease and the sound is pretty good. The headphones come with 2 extra pairs of rubber ear cusions. One of the nice features about these headphones is that they do block out some of the outside noise. The only thing I wished is that these headphones came in black or dark silver. I guess the white ones matches the I Pods. "Thumbs up for these headphones". They are not perfect but they are pretty darn good for the price. You won't be sorry!
These Memorex CD-Rs work well with my Windows computers. I use them about once or twice a week to burn both data and music CDs. I get the occasional error, resulting in a bad disc that needs to be discarded, but that will probably be the case with any blank CDs that you purchase. I think the problem that causes occasional errors is more likely with my computer than with the actual discs. I usually restart my computer after an error during the burn process, and then the next time I try, it always works (so, maybe the problem is that I don't restart my computer often enough).As is standard with most, if not all, blank CDs, although it says 700MB, you actually can only burn 690-some MB to these discs - just a heads up in case you are planning on burning a file that is exactly 700MB - it won't fit.I purchased this spindle the first time, but after I went through it, I went with the 100-pack, since it is cheaper per disc. I recommend the 100-pack if you use these regularly:Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)
I tried for years to help my 8 year old son stop wetting the bed. We were spending a fortune on adult diapers,(he outgrew night time diapers), mattress covers and ruined mattresses as well as doing tons of laundry and clean-up. We limited his liquid intake and woke him up 1-3 times a night to use the restroom and still had accidents. I was sleep deprived and near giving up when someone mentioned a bed wetting alarm. My husband and I read lots of reviews and settled on this product which got my son out of diapers with a dry bed consistantly within 3 weeks. The first week I got up with him when it went off and soon enough when it went off he'd go pee, shut off the alarm, take it off and sleep the rest of the night dry. He had a few accidents the first month, but now it is not even an issue and I will be using it with my younger child. I would highly recommend trying this for kids who sleep so soundly that they don't wake up to pee in the middle of the night!
The DVPN725P is a great DVD player! I haven't had one problem, and neither have 2 friends who have this same model. The best thing about this Sony is that it is very consumer friendly and easy to use, with a remote that is simple and equally easy to use. I'm sure there are always a few in a product run that have problems or are defective. But the one I have does everything I tell it do, and does it well. Certainly a recommendation from me for the Sony DVPNS725P.
This is by far the best headphones you can buy for the price. I tested the headphones against the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre.The sound in these are more dynamic. The highs are cleaner and the base is also cleaner. Someone said that he Beats headphones are bassy. I don't agree. The Beats headphones are louder at low volume due to buit in amplifier but if you turn up volume in HD-555 you will hear deeper base and higher highs without loss of clariy as you do in the Beats.When I first heard the Beats I thought they were the best headphones I ever heard. They were much better than some of the other Sennheiser headphones i havee heard. These came in the mail a week later and with the beats at volume 3 and Sennheiser at voulme 6 Sennheiser takes the crown and you don't need batteries for them to work.For the price get the HD-555's and you will be happy or get both and compare for yourself.Don't forget the HD-555 are open air and Beats are noise cancelling so if you need noise canceling the Beats is better in this case and Beats is also better than other Sennheiser noise canceling i have heard.Other people have touched on otheer qualities and other models so no need to repeat.Thank you Amazon for fast shipment.
The setup procedure is pretty simple, I had no problem to hook it up with my desktop, but had a hard time to configure the laptop. Called 24x7 support, tech guys walked me through to fix the ethernet adaper problem. My home network finally got setup. Great product, great tech support...
This scanner is fantastic. The very first scan, using default settings, was flawless and detailed. It's quick. The film scanner feature works great. And you can't beat the price.
Toshiba DVD player SD-3205 is broken only after 5 month use. I bought it in November 2000. The DVD player wouldn't load any DVDs or CDs. It will cost me (labor only) to fix it. The product has one year parts warranties.
This printer is wonderful for printing, scanning and copying. Never had a software glitch, but I use Microsoft Picture-It for my software.Printing B&W; in draft mode is lightning fast and very decent quality, much better than draft in my previous Epson printer.It also starts printing when asked. My Epson had to go thru a recheck of all vital functions before starting a print. Very annoying.The one, and huge problem I have with this printer is it's inability to feed glossy paper. I've tried all brands and my printer will print an inch or two, then stop and declare a papar jam!! Hitting the "On/Resume" button feeds the sheet out easily. Matte or any other finish paper prints beautiful pictures so I'm very happy with photos...just can't get glossy pics. I guess too stiff for feeding around the back corner of this printer. HP states newer printers have had this feed problem corrected. I went thru their complete cleaning and diagnostics to fix this. Not fixable on my printer.Otherwise a great printer.Great color.
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.
I bought two of these when I changed jobs and bought a new computer for home so I could have the same layout in both places. I've had an older Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse combo at home that I loved for years and it always worked flawlessly. (If they still made that one, I would have bought it instead.) I bought the "7000" set assuming it would be up to the same standards. It's not. Both at home and at the office I have constant trouble with the mouse and keyboard "freezing up" for short periods and or losing keystrokes and clicks. At the office, it seems to be the keyboard that has the most trouble. At home it seems to be more the mouse. Both are annoying enough that I am considering returning them all. I keep installing new drivers in hopes that maybe the problem will be fixed, but even the latest haven't helped.To be fair, if you resync the two by pressing the button on the USB plug and the mouse/keyboard, sometimes it helps, for a while. My guess is they are just too sensitive to outside interference and when something kills the signal, it takes a couple seconds for it to recover. Its probably scanning for another channel, but doing a poor job of it. In the mean time, the devices don't see your actions and you'll look up at the screen only to see seemingly random characters instead of what you typed. Sometimes characters will be received out of order too...I've watched the screen as I pressed a key, nothing happened, I pressed another, it showed up, then the first missed key showed up. Bizzare.If it happened once in a great while I could live with it, but every few minutes is unacceptable.The sad part is I like the layout and the feel of both. I haven't experienced the spacebar issues that other have complained of, so I don't know if they changed the manufacturing or if I just am more used to the layout from my previous keyboard. The mouse took a couple days to get used to, but now that I have, I love the feel. Very comfortable.I wish someone could tell me how to fix it. I haven't liked the layout/feel of any other keyboards I've seen on the market. I *know* its possible to make wireless keyboards and mice that work well and I know Microsoft knows how to do it...why did they drop the ball on this one?
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 filter to simply serve as protection for the front of my lens. Great price, and quality from Tiffen is nice.
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.
this subwoofer is SWEET! I can tell you that i'm pretty hard on my stuff and this thing has lasted far longer than i imagined for 230 bucks. i run it at very loud volumes and expect great sound quality. now, it does have limits and it won't fill an amphitheater but hey, i have cracks in the sheetrock of my house from it!Great sound,Great Volume,Great Price,What more could you ask for!? :)
I would have never thought to buy adapters for the Ipod. I just always used it connected to my computer. Now my husband can charge the unit whenever he needs to charge it. All the attachments are great. The price was good and it was delivered very quickly.
I love this mouse. For starters, I play a lot of games from Warcraft to Warhammer to Team Fortress 2.Very much a "twitch" player.This mouse never let me down.It's extremely durable. I have dropped it on my hardwood floor countless times, and fully expected it to be broken, only to keep going again and again.The battery life is solid. I have owned it for over a year and only now do I consider getting new batteries, they each last about 6-8 hours before I need to swap them out. When you first buy them, they will last days, but over time, as with any rechargable device, they don't last so long.The mouse is excellent, worth every penny and far surpassed my expectations. Only downside is I wish that the USB cable was a bit longer, to the antenna/charger. Otherwise, very happy.
This EIDE is faster than scsi drives. The 8 mb cache along with the high density (gigabyte per plater) make this drive outstanding.Get it!
What is there to like:- good sound- plug and play works (no hastle with Windows XP or OS X)- the ear pieces are padded and comfortable, they are tight enough to give you good sound and not fall easily, but loose enough to be comfortable for long periods.- no installation required.- Mic works very well, keeps off harsh sounds (noise canceling in mic works)You may be wondering why I rated this product 1 star, and the reason is simply that Logitech did not take the time or tiny expense to make the headband part of this headset comfortable!The band is made of HARD plastic, and it is very thin. So a very thin, hard surface is weighing on the top of your head. It starts hurting after 5 minutes. Unless you have a ton of hair to provide padding between your head and the band I would strongly suggest to stay away from them.A cheap padded wide plastic cover found in $1 dollar headphones would have done the trick, provide a wider, softer surface that rests on your head and the biggest issue with this headphone would be solved.In fact, I would give it 5 stars if Logitech had taken the time to wear these headphones, and spend 50 cents on a more comfortable headband, or a cheap cover to provide that extra bit of padding.I believe comfort should be the number 1 or number 2 (possibly after sound quality) most important aspect of a headset. If a product fails miserably on the comfort aspect it doesn't deserve more than 1 star.Take this as a warning and stay away from them if you are looking for comfort. Maybe 15 minutes calls 3 times a week would be ok, but definitely not for extended use.I really do not understand how more people haven't complained about this particular issue, I let my coworkers test them and all 3 gave them back after a couple of minutes. 2 of them were very petite with small heads, so I don't think headsize would matter.
I bought two of these memory cards for a wedding I was shooting and when I tried the first card, it started giving me errors saying "Camera cannot display image preview" (later found out that these files were 0MB) after the first 30 shots. I thought it was odd and was slightly frustrated but I had other cards so I just switched it out and thought I'd deal with it later. So, I put in another card, also a PNY, only an 8GB instead. Worked like a charm. I stayed with this card until it ran out and then I switched to me second 32GB card. This time after about 50 shots, I started to receive errors again...this time saying "Image not stored"! I couldn't believe that TWO cards were messed up so I used a memory card from a different camera, this time a SanDisk, and had no problem the rest of the wedding. I am so disappointed that these cards had so many problems because they were a great price and I usually have no problem using PNY. I guess I will try sticking with a different company from now on. On the upside, the Amazon frustration-free packaging was fantastic! =o)
I got this player for Christmas and it immediately had bad screen problems, the LCD screen would freeze or make thick dark lines. The rewind bar doesn't work either! you can rewind it and the seek bar will show it rewinding, but it'll resume right where it left off! I only give this player 2stars just because it's ease.
Plugged headphones in for the first time to try them out and only the left channel was working (rather badly at that.) Don't bother with these, go for something with a warranty.
THESE PROCESSORS ARE A GOOD CHOICE IF YOUR NEED A BUDGET CPU FOR A SOCKET 478 BUILDALOT OF PEOPLE KNOCK THE CELERON CPU'S AND GRANTED THEY DON'T PERFORM AS WELL AS THE PENTIUM P4 GENERALLY DUE TO THE SMALLER L2 CACHE SIZE BUT GIVEN THE PRICE THEY ARE HARD TO BEAT AND THESE WILL OVERCLOCK VERY WELL I HAVE HAD ONE RUNNING AT 3.06 GHZ STABLE JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AMPLE COOLING THEY DO RUN HOT
I love this wireless presenter! It's easy to setup, use and it's battery lasts a long time. I would highly recommend it!
For a while, I thought that the 18mm of my Sony 18-250 (that I rated 5 stars too) were enough.Then I decided to give a try to the ultra wide angle. Now, I have to admit I love it very much. The couple Alpha 700/Sony 11-18 is very fast. The pictures are sharp, the color are rather accurate (I get what I see) and there is no barrel distortion (depending how you compose the picture, of course).My idea was to carry only one camera with a "standard" lens (18-250) and bring others lenses according to my needs. Well, I am afraid I got two "standard" lenses.
I'm mostly satisfied with these, with a few exceptions. First of all, and mainly, it's hard to figure out how to wear them right. Option 1 is to jam them into your ears (they squish in pretty well), but I've found that doing so dampens the sound quite a bit. Option 2 is to "place" them in your ears, but then they fall out VERY easily. I've tried all of the sizes, and none seem to work "just right." Maybe I have abnormal ears, I'm not really sure.Secondly, they're not entirely durable, in my opinion. One day, I dropped my coat on the floor, not realizing that my ipod and headphones were still in the pocket. Later, when I went to get them out, the left ear piece was broken in half. Luckily, it was right along the "seam" and I was able to snap them back together... but there's still a few cracks in places.Now that I've highlighted the negatives, it's time for the positives...These can have amazing sound if you get them placed right.They are awesome for noise cancellation... basically like ear plugs.You can have them almost full blast without people around you hearing the music.Hence the 4 rating!
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.
This thing stinks. Our manager bought this AIO because we were loosing the Recoh that we are using. The only good thing I can say is that it prints fast. The software will not install if you don't choose to install all of the other garbage-ware. Opt-ing out just causes the installer to run veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy slowly (I gave up after waiting 3 hours). The scanner does not work at all over network connections. And there is no Opt-out to use the fax. We don't have any land lines here, but I still had to enter a number (I entered zeros and it seemed satisfied. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.
This is a great camera!! Easy to use, complete in functionality, great performance, very good results. Nearly unbelievable low light performance even completely zoomed in and crazy-slow shutter speeds. Good manual control. Fast shutter response and repeat picture. Video feature allows one to create a "Harry Potter" photo album - the photos of your friends waving at you. Has RAW format function. The only thing that would improve this camera would be if it had a flip-out and rotate screen for shooting over one's head in a crowd or down in the dirt for those low-angle shots.
In order to use the Pentax K10D digital SLR camera to download images into a computer it is recommended (by the instruction manual) that one use an AC adapter. The manual also indicates that the adapter is optional. If one does not use an AC adapter, and transfers a bunch of images, one will have to recharge the camera's battery often. I bought an extra battery but I still ended up having to get the Pentax AC Adapter Kit D-AC50 in order to transfer images and then go out and shoot more. This adapter does what it is supposed to do, and it was delivered quickly.
I've had my Vaio PCG-V505EX for a year now, and I haven't had any problems yet. It's light so I can carry it under one arm easily. It withstands light shaking and bumping, so it's not too fragile. I bring it everywhere!Keyboard feels great, screen is nice and bright. Only thing is I found out about Giga Pocket, which this particular model doesn't have. I would love to be able to watch TV from my laptop and record TV shows...
I do not have any experience with networking PCs but when I bought a new Dell machine (Windows 2000 ME), I wanted to be able to use my old Pentium I (Windows 95). I have cable internet access and wanted to access the internet from both machines and share files and a printer. Straight out the the box it was a breeze connecting the two machines. It took about 30 mins to set up concurrent internet access following the instructions for the Linksys router and another hour to set up Windows networking. I couldn't believe how easy it was! I would definitely recommended this product to anyone who has a similar configuration. Well done, Linksys !
Feels very sturdy and on the heavy side, which is good. Works great so far, no complaints. Bang for the buck.
I liked the fact that it was retractable and small. I kept it clipped to my key chain and used it for work. However after 6 months it stopped working. Scandisk agreed to replace the item if the original was returned in one piece. Unfortunately the original contains confidential work files. I offered to send it back in several pieces so the information could not be accessed. Scandisk said it had to be in one piece even though they said they were just going to destroy it. Scandisk offered to allow me use of rescue software for a price to remove the files. It will probably be cheaper and less hassle to just buy another USB flashdrive from another company.
I bought this lens because I have started getting into nature photography, particularly watching some nesting Swainson's Hawks. According to the pictures, this lens should get me right up to their nest. Well, it did get me a little closer, but nothing like the picture showed, and then when I put the pictures on my computer, all of the pictures were so overexposed you couldn't see what you were looking at. Don't waste your money on this lens.
This is a decent unit, if you have analog cable or a separate dtv converter on the antenna. My only issue is that the button design is cheap and the power button broke-off within the first year. I replaced the power button with another switch and mounted it on the side and the unit has been working ok for 2 more years, but this is beyond most people's expertise for a repair.
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 decided to use my 32 inch VIZIO LCD TV 720p as my computer monitor which is about 10 feet away from my computers. I needed a heavy duty 15 foot cord because it would need to be ran underneath a floor rug and occasionally walked on. This cord does exactly what I wanted it to. Ive had it one month and no problems so far!
I ordered this battery after having the original Sony battery for 4 years. So far it has worked well. I like the feature on the back that tells when the battery is empty or full. I gave it a 4 star for a few reasons. One it is larger in size, and second, after only sitting for 2 days it lost all of its charge. I did have to recharge it again before I could use it.
I have a 2.4 Ghz Computer with 512 MB Ram running Win XP pro. Installing the device was really easy and took probably no more than 10 minutes. The Radio works and TV is pretty good, but the only problem is trying to close down the program WinTV2000 or WinTV32 after watching TV for an extended period of time. Has a tendency of not wanting to close itself down and then crashes Windows when I keep trying to get it to close. Going to keep it though since it's way better than the USB TV Tuner from pinnacle. Maybe Hauppauge will release a patch for this problem later on. Besides the software glitch, it's really not that bad.
I contacted the seller regarding use on an HP iPAQ 211 but they had no information on this screen type. I contacted HP and they were unable to tell me what the screen material was - so I took a chance. It worked extremely well removing multiple minor scratches and some deep scratches where I once used a ballpoint pen to write on the surface. It took about 30 minutes but the screen is like new again. My wife used it on some reading glasses and was also delighted with the results. This is a great product.
Got this for my 12" ibook and it fits PERFECTLY. The padding is thick. The green color isn't as bright as it showed on my screen. But that could just be a screen issue. The lining is black corduroy and there's a padded interior flap also in black corduroy that covers the top edge of the laptop. The exterior flap isn't padded but does feature a pattern of white sumo logos on black. super cute! I just wish they didn't have the size "12"" tag on the inside flap. Ironically, the reverse of that tag says "Made in China". Guess I'll just have to get the scissors...
This is a great product. I bought it after losing my old computer to intermittent power one more time than I was able to revive the PC. The new APC BE500R Back UPS has work flawlessly since I installed it several weeks ago, and has already intervened for 3 power losses and 19 instances of noisy power. The APC control panel says I have 45 minutes of Estimated Battery Time with my Compaq Presario and 19" flat panel monitor. I think I will get another BE500R for my television and VCRs....
The BEL Vector 955 High Perfomance Radar Detector works great, wish I had purchased it sooner.
I'm sure you all know what they say about the size of things. For someone who is not all up on electronic do-dads and thing-ama-jigs. This little box has great sound. It came all nicely wrapped in the original packaging, very shiny and new. If you need directions to operate it, they are really easy to follow as long as you can count the fingers on one hand and solve picture puzzles easily.Seriously, push a button and the dock pops out and the rear stand pops out with it. Plug it in to charge, add your ipod and away you go.The remote that comes with the dock is small, but I like that because it fits well in the palm of my hand. Make sure you put the battery for the remote in the right way (no, I did not put it in the wrong way, but it can be easily done). It is rather light and easy to carry which makes for easy portability.All it all, I think it is worth the price. I have other speakers by Altec Lansing and they still give out great sound so when I saw the reviews about this little thing I was kind of excited.Hope this helps.
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 ordered this item specifically to charge my Sony PSP 3000 and it DOES NOT fit. Do not order this item. Granted I only lost out on a buck but I lost time in ordering it and I have a cable for which I have no use.
Great dual layer discs for all your backup needs. These are the good ones, made in Singapore. Never had a coaster. Burn using ImgBurn on AWS speed (media based best successful speed).
Perfect. What I expected from B + W. Was recommended to me by a professional photographer.
This lens hood does its job, and handily reverses on the camera lens for storage. My only complaint is the cost. Seems a little spendy for what you get.
This product is easy to use and is very user friendly. The display is large enough to see while driving and the voice commands are usually far enough in advance to not miss turns.
This camera takes beautiful photos and is surprisingly easy to use, considering its sophistication. It is not as compact as some of the canons or others but it is still easy to carry. If you want a little, pocket size camera for vacation photos or such then you might consider something else. But if you want a very good camera that gives portrait or diagnostic quality photos then this is for you!
I am totally angry and disgusted with the cartridge which was sent to me. They indicated that the cartridge would work with my printer at the outset on the site. I ordered the cartridge in good faith and spent $28.97 for it and when it arrived, it printed only in red tones. I looked at the box and saw that they had put a label over the expiration date and I removed it with water and saw that the expiration year was either 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009 since the last digit was not readable. This is 2012, as you know and even the 2009 would be 3 years outdated.I am really disappointed that these shoddy companies are allowed to do business with Amazon and Amazon buyers should not be bamboozled and hoodwinked this way. Something has got to be done.
Product worked as advertised, seller shipped quickly and I'm happy with my purchase. The Airport Extreme Card I bought was specific to a Mac PowerPC G5. With the antenna (sold separately) installed, it connects to my Airport Base Station nicely, allowing me to play iTunes over my speakers from a different room in the house.
There isn't much to say since in and of itself this is a pretty simplistic device with a simplistic function. It mounted well and is built well. I was glad to get the 24 ports and use one unit as opposed to the three we had. I really thought the price was great compared to other products like it in its range as well.
If you want the best filter/protection for your zoom lens, this is it. I get non-distorted shots, which excellent filters contribute to. Good filters make all the difference, especially with a zoom lens.
I bought this after the 3M LX550 let me down, this is much more adjustable and a better looking product as well.
Purchased this item SPECIFICALLY for the "wind" sound. Received the item and, instead of "wind" it had "wind chimes". Sent the item back and am now waiting for my refund... minus the shipping... minus the 20 percent "restocking" fee.Expensive lesson to learn.
Costs a lot but it doesn't seem to hurt my pics and if it keeps me from scratching the actual lens (Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L II IS USM Telephoto Zoom) then that's great.
These headphones are AWESOME!! The bass is great! I am one who loves bass. I have to admit that the highs could be better, but shoot...for the price that you can buys these headphones the sound is phenomenal!4 out of 5 only because the highs could be better.
Just built my first PC and decided to install this product to add some additional usb ports and it has the HD audio on it. I would have liked 2 of the usb ports to be USB 3.0 but I have 2 ports on the rear of my case that are USB 3 so I didn't worry about it too much. The quality of the unit looks very good my only gripe that I have is I didn't know that each of this units usb connector plugs has a separate pin that is a shield. It really made installing the plugs very difficult and to be honest I had no idea what to do with them as a normal USB plug has the same amount of wires minus the shield plug. After googling around the net I found out what to do with the shield wire and it all seems to be working fine. If I was more experienced building pc and had known about these plugs I would not have bought it.
It did require a little effort. About a 1/2 hour to polish up my very worn ipod screen. But the effort restored both the appearance and clarity of the LCD.
I'll try the review again, I guess the first attempt didn't take.. We installed wireless LAN at work, so I thought this was a perfect opportunity to install at home on two laptops. I had also been told I should add a firewall to my DSL connection, I also have 3 workstations that would remain connected via CAT5. I purchased the BEFW11S4 and 2 WPC11s and had everything running in about 20 minutes. The BEF* had everything I needed: Firewall, 10/200 switch for the wired workstations and 802.11b for the laptops. Because everything is in a single unit, I keep the box count down in my wiring closet. I'm sorry to hear others have had problems using the BEF*, my experience has been great.
Hi,I want to buy the PDV-0750 for my kids (and also for me...). I have many region 1 DVD and many region 2. I really need to know if this player allow the user to change region code or not.I know that PDV-0700 and 0800 can do that but they are only NTSC. The PDV-0750 can manage PAL and NTSC. I know that player got a very good picture and sound, that why, so far, I really want to buy this one but only if we can change region code. Thanks for your help. You can send your answer to rvkeops@(todelete)hotmail.com
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
I am constantly amazed by all this camera can do. I could spend all my time describing each and every little feature, but almost every other review for this product does it quite nicely. Admittedly, there are so many features that there's almost no need to take pictures in manual mode because it's settings are so fool proof.What really won me over was when I travelled to France for three weeks over the summer and brought the camera along. Though many complain about it's plastic body, I found it to be perfect. It was durable enough to stand up to being jostled around inside the overhead compartment and even being accidently dropped inside the camera bag, but still light enough that I felt I could take it anywhere without being uncomfortable. The fact it is lightweight is also nice when you are adding other attachments such as flashes, or longer lenses because it is still easy enough to manuver without a tripod.It's also perfect for people who want to take fast action shots. I've been able to capture sports moments and fast kids with the greatest of ease. I highly recommend it. :)Best of all, the pictures came out wonderful. Many people complained their pictures came out grainy, but this is usually due to too fast a speed of film. I used 200 film most of the time and found that all my pictures came out very well, including many pictures of the Eiffel tower at night.It may seem pricy, but it's well worth it when you don't waste money to develop rolls of film which come back with fuzzy, dark, blurry, or simply bad pictures.
Had this less than a year. used it only a dozen times before it went bunkers. At first i had problems getting the player to turn on and off. Now it won't allot me to open the dvd tray. Matter of fact, no buttons on the player itself work. This might be cheap, but not in the long wrong, spend a few bucks and buy a dvd player that works!!
These earbuds sound great. Very good value for your money. I bought 3 more pairs for family members after using them.
The Canon engineers have truly outdone themselves. I work for a high end photo retoucher, and my boss could not believe the S500's amazing image quality.Sleek yet solid, the Canon S500 is the perfect little gadget to wow everyone. I never cease to be amazed on how they fit a 3x optical zoom lens and a great, fast image processor into such a small package. In fact, because the S500 is about the same size as an Ipod, it can fit into your shirt pocket or those neat Ipod clip cases.I highly recommend this wondrous camera to anyone who demands quality without compromising style.
Warning. These Binder Insert Pages fit only the matching HandStands binders. The hole pattern does not fit a standard 3-ring binder. I wanted to put note pages along with the CDs, so this product will not work for that application. Also, the inside corners are tapered so that you cannot just punch 2 more holes in the right spot.
I ordered these 1ft long cables and they are fantastic. Signal strength is awesome and I couldn't have asked for a better cable, but I am writing this review, not only to promote the product, but also to insure that you check the distance between devices or PC and modem, etc, prior to ordering. I made the mistake of assuming the distance between my PC and my router, which was off by a few inches, so a 2ft version of this cable would have made for a more comfortable fit on the desktop.
I purchased two sets of these for a recent trip to the new Nationals' stadium to watch the Nationals vs. Marlins game. They worked much better than I had expected, given the price. Yes, they're not the greatest binoculars in the world, but they worked just fine for a trip to the stadium. They come with a carrying case, a strap that's already attached, instructions (that aren't really needed, but come in seven different languages), and a very nice cleaning cloth. The binoculars are also very light. I would definitely purchase them again.
I don't know if I got a bad one, but it can't receive the weather radio signal without an external antenna, and I live in the middle of a large city. It is a disappointment.
I got these for Christmas for my 4-year-old to play with, but kept them for myself! HA! They're so great! We use them in all those situations when cell phones don't work or are just impractical. They're just so handy! I admit that we've probably never gotten 16 miles apart with them, so I can't attest to the distance reaching quite that far. But we've never lost our signal between radios -- ever. The controls are easy. The sound is very clear. And the charge lasts a very long time. I forgot about mine and left it on for a week, once, and it was fine. I even used it for a few more days before I put it back on the charger.I'm very satisfied with this. I'm even putting another set on my wish list so we can have more than two radios!
fits comfortably, and even do i have small ears, these headphones stay in my ears no matter what.
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.
These little guys are so awesome! Reluctantly, I gave them to my mom as a gift because she needed new headphones for the gym. She absolutely loves them as did I. I used them once or twice and these little guys sound really really good. People say that the bass overpowers all the other frequencies and I say to these people, perhaps you have never herd your music with correct bass levels or you just hate bass. I will admit to the bass slightly coloring the other frequencies at low volume but after using them for 30 second you wont notice and once the volume is up you wont notice it at all. As far as the durability factor everyone seems to keep talking about; I only used these head phones a couple of times and when I did use them it was for testing sound quality and comfort only; which they scored perfectly on. However, My mom has now been using these headphones at the gym for over 3 weeks with no problems. I am waiting to see if she breaks them before I buy another pair for myself but so far so good and I want another pair so bad I'm going to have to splurge soon. They are tiny for sure but they pack an awesome punch.
I purchased this hub because I wanted to connect a Roku via Ethernet now and didn't want to buy a router until the new N spec is fully implemented.I stupidly did not understand that I couldn't connect the hub directly to a cable modem. I need a router first, and since routers typically have multiple outputs who needs this piece of junk?
This unit has met all my expectations for compactness,ease of use and range. The only reason I didn't give ita five star rating is due to a design feature. Every time you turn it on it is on ch. one. Granted,it has a buttonthat will reset to ch. 9 and then 19. I would prefer to be on the same ch. it was on when I turned it off.
This is truly an entry level sub. Do not expect anything more. It is very easy to push its limits quickly.
This is a very small bag. From some of the pictures I thought I would be able to get my camcorder and digital camera in it, but could not. The material is thin and lacks padding. If you have a cheap camera I would recommend it. If you have expensive video equipment I would get something more substantial.
The card has proven to be unreliable & defective. It will no longer upload to my PC or any other device. It indicates "Memory Card Error". The camera manual recommends reformatting which deletes the photos. The photos can still be viewed on the camera. The card is beyond the 30 day return for electronics but I am waiting Amazon's reply to my request for a return with proration. Transcend may be a low quality knockoff but many have been sold and apparently used without problems.
I had broken one key on my laptop. The sites i found where you could order just one key cost like [...] bucks. I decided just to order a whole new keyboard. The keyboard showed up at my house very quickly. The box was bent so i opened it and the keyboard was also bent!!! a whole side of it was bent downward. I took the keyboard to a friend asking if i should return it or if it could be bent back into place. He bent the keyboard back into place and replaced it with the old one. There is a raised spot from where it was bent (which i can deal with) but i recommend that if you have this problem you should return it. The keyboard fit just fine but i was not happy with the way the package was handled during shipping. I have no idea how it would get bent!
If you have an older case lacking front panel USB ports, this device will solve your problem, but make sure your motherboard has available USB pins on it. This product worked flawlessly for me, and the audio jack is also Azalia (Intel HD Audio) compatible as well as AC 97 compatible. The product is well made. Highly recommended.
This device is nothing short of excellent. Initial setup, including getting it on my network, took about 5 minutes. There's no lengthy startup as with some other printers - press the power button and it's available for use in about 5 seconds.Print quality is second to none, and speed is similarly good. The sheet-fed scanner was an item I was a little concerned about prior to purchase. At this pricepoint it seemed too good to be true, but I've run several multiple-sheet scanning jobs using the sheet feeder and it performs remarkably well. Hopefully it'll stand up over time, and I see no reason why it wouldn't.I highly recommend this product.
I use this between my Dell Dimension 380 Workstation running Win2K and Dell Poweredge 600SC Server running Linux. I've been using it for several weeks without any problems so far. Normally I use the button to switch but I have used the default 'NumLock' as well. I only installed the software on the Windows box but I don't think it was actually necessary. I recommend this product to anyone needing a simple true USB KVM Switch.
I purchased the Sansa e260 mp3 player for my wife and she has not stopped playing it since. Great product and she loves it.
I bought this item to extend my wireless network in my 3 level home so that my Playstation3 could talk to one of my XP computers, which funtions as a media server. I initially had a 70% signal at the Playstation which was inadequate to maintain a good enough connection to stream music/video.After some research, I decided to go with the Netgear Powerline system because of the apparent ease of setup, expandability, and compatibility with "any" router system. (As an aside, I was initially going to buy the D-link range extender to complement my DI-524 router. Despite the fact that they advertise that these 2 components are compatible, after digging deeper I found out that you need a specific firmware version (1.05) on the router for this pairing to work, and they could not roll my firmware back. Crazy!)So I went ahead with the Netgear system. Hardware set-up could not be any easier. Simply 2 things to plug in the wall and 1 ethernet cable. Custom configuration of the wireless access point to match my router settings was a different matter, and the instructions are not very good. (I admit, I did not run the provided CD, which may have more detailed info). To make a long story short:1. I initially configured something incorrectly and needed to reset the access point to factory default. There is one of those needle-buttons below the unit to do this. What they don't tell you is that this only works if the unit is plugged in. Well, duh (maybe). But anyway, after I realized that, it still took about 5 tries before the thing ACTUALLY RESET, which was frustrating.2. For some reason, I could not get the access point configuration page while my network was on. Despite being able to connect to the access point (after configuring the SSID, etc), the config page just would not come up. When I randomly shut off my network in frustration (i.e. cut power to modem/router), it worked! At this point, I was able to make all the custom settings needed. When I started everything back up with the correct settings, it worked great!I now have 100% signal to my Playstation even though I decided to place the access point 1 floor up (immediately above), and streaming media works awesome.All in all, I spent about 1.5 hours fiddling around with this, but it was worth it! Hopefully this review might save someone else some time.
At first I was thinking about getting a small USB porter to go with it, but since I really don't need to ever take it out of the camera I just use the mini-USB cable whenever I download pictures.it's cheap, and it's from a brand that I've never had a problem with (pretty sweet, since I love stuff that works). Well built and reliable, survived washer:)))))
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...
I bought the OC-E3 cable at the same time I bought 2 Canon Speedlites just prior to leaving on a trip to Chicago where I am now. Unpacked my equipment and was getting ready to attach the cable to the camera's hotshoe when the housing holding the metal plate that slides into the hotshoe just fell apart. No pulling, no tugging, no stressful yanks, no nothing. Brand new and there it is: broken. And irreparable. The pieces don't snap back together, no loose screws to tighten; just pieces with nothing that I can determine will ever hold themselves together again. For the eighty some odd dollars this cable cost this is unconscionable. So, beware buyer - albeit, there aren't many choices out there if this is the cable needed.
All I can say is I feel that one can't go wrong with Monster Cables... especially with Amazon.com's pricing.Thanks Amazon!
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.
This product is awesome. Plugged it in, picked a channel, tuned it in and voila. Have had the charger/transmitter, used it daily for a month and LOVE IT.No more do I have to listed to radio stations that replay the same songs over and over. Now, I choose the music without distracting my driving by changing CDs.Definitely buy this versus plain car charger.
This product worked for one day with my phone at work and then the static set in. The customers calling in could not hear me because of all the static but I couldn't hear anything. Not to mention that when it did work the volume was way too low. I will be sending this product back.
I have to say this one of the best products i have seen, I tried a lot of software solutions but each one had some problems supporting a protocol or two. But this one jsut worked out of the box, and you are up and running in less than 5 minutes.The cool thing is that it has a tiny little webserver so you can configure the box from your desktop. Its been very realiable works. IF you have DSL wher your ISP is giving you a DHCP address and want to connect more than one computers to the internet this is a great tool.
This is what I use on all my cameras. It not only protects my lenses but also really cuts the UV.
Fits my Panasonic Lumix dmc fz-35 well. Doesn't distort the image under normal conditions.If you are going to take pictures of the sun or moon or other extremely bright objects, it is best to remove this filter.
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 :)
Great price, A fraction of what local office supply stores wanted. very happy with this purchase, will order this again.
Using this with a switch box and it's been just fine. Does what it's supposed to do, feels well made, and it's cheap. Can't ask for more.
We used this camera in my high school photography class and I have to say that I basically fell in love with it. It has plenty of features, I like the best shot mode most, and it is very comfortable to hold not only that but the 4 AA batteries go a long way after every charge. After school got out and I no longer had this camera I realized how different my life was. Yeah I know how corny that sounds but it's true! I had become the family photographer and everyone I knew was asking me to take photos for them! After I realized that I really needed one of my own I went looking and just when I thought it was discontinued I found it here on amazon. Naturally I gasped when I saw the price, particularly for a 3.1 (or .2?) Megapixel camera, but after looking around for a short while I realized this is the one I want. My classroom had very nice printers and as long as you uploaded the photos under high resolution the 8x10 prints were beautiful. The only examples I still have are a little bit grainy but I think that was because of the printers running out of ink (my family loved the photos i took and everyone wanted a set of 8x10 prints) otherwise they are nice clear prints. I think the only problem with this camera is the price for the MP, but I love it and as soon as I save up enough I will buy it!
These head phones are the best for sound and sweat resistance. This is my second pair, ISennheiser PMX 70 Sport Earbud Line Stereo Neckband Headphonehighly recommend them.
I've been using Memorex for the past few years and have never had a problem. Very reliable with great quality of pictures.
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 was looking forward to using this camera, based on the reviews here, but I've actually been really disappointed. Kodak got the form-factors right -- it's easy (even fun!) to use and I liked the little sound effects. But the image quality is dismal, even for VGA resolution. We have an old VGA-resolution Kodak digital camera at work, and I was expecting at least that level of resolution. Instead, the edges of the photos were smeared and blurry, and there was very little usable detail in any of the test photos I took. True, the colors were bright and it handled exposure/light levels well. But what use is that when the photos resemble a Monet painting? I wanted an inexpensive camera that produced small photos that I could email to relatives (and avoid having to shrink down mega-pixel files). The quality of the pictures in this camera, however, is just way too low to be usable. It's going back to the store! It's a shame -- it's such a fun little machine! If it were ... cheaper, I might consider keeping. PS: It's not just this camera -- this is the second one I tried and they both had the same problem -- extreme distortion around the edges of the pictures. My photos look nowhere near as clear as the samples on ... website!
I love my JBL speaker. After reading all the reviews from others, I decided to go with the less expensive model at $99. I was not disappointed; in fact, I was thrilled. I bought a Logitech for $129 awhile back and the sound is not nearly as good. I use the speaker in workshops for movement so I really want a great sound. I am so grateful for everyone else's reviews! Great product!
I just needed something to connect to my 10 inch laptop and transfer CDs onto it. This works perfectly and is so small. Plug it in, pop the cd and done. Perfect item
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.
In school I went through 5 pairs of these when video editing. They're NOT for music. No bass etc.The cables get ruined very easily in all the places they are connected (the connection by the headphone cup, the mini-jack and so on). When this happens the sound disappears whenever you move your head etc.In my class (all had these headphones) at least 90% had to get new ones at least once.If you are only using them for editing home videos and such, and are EXTREMELY careful with the cables they're OK.2 stars may be generous.
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!
has not crapped on me and works reliably. wait for a deal though, they always go on sale so its not worth full price
I am not rich and I paid a lot of money for this product.Thankfully, it was worth every penny and I have been using it happily for over 3 years.There are better scanners out there, but for the dollar, this is a fabulous machine: thus, the five star rating.That said, please note that this unit ***DOES*** in fact work with Windows XP. At one point I thought it did not work either, but it does. HP released an XP driver/software for it.At 70 MB, it's a hell of a download, but worth it for those of us that have moved into the 21st century.You can download it from the HP website.- Go to HP.com.- Select 'Home & Home Office.'- Type 'S20' into the Search field.- The HP Photosmart S20 and a photo will appear.- Select 'Download drivers & software' from this screen.- Select 'Microsoft Windows XP.'- Select 'PhotoSmart Scanner (SCSI) and S20/S20xi Photo Scanner (USB) Software.'- Click 'Download now' to being downloading ps804en.exe.- Follow instructions (or common sense) to install the software.- A Windows-based message will appear during installation that recommends stopping installation because the HP Photosmart software has not passed Windows Logo testing.- Despite your usually better judgement, ignore this and click 'Continue Anyway.'I was terrified to do this, but I called and e-mailed HP directly and was told in both instances that HP had tested and verified compatibility of the HP Photosmart software with Windows XP.My Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart S20 scanner now works like a charm on my Windows XP.Hooray for HP.
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.
I use these in many of the computer setups we have here at this location. They work great and we have never had a problem even with the power outages we have experienced. Plus, the price is great!
I have just used my new panasonic cordless steam iron and it is a joy! I like the charging base as it stabilizes the iron when not in my hand so there is no worry of knocking it off if I bump the ironing board. I love the automatic cord winding device and the ability to put the iron away hot in its little carrying case!
Great switch for mid to low range use. Plugged it in and it's worked flawlessly so far.
I have owned this camera for 2 years now and it finally bit the dust.I still think it holds the title for best bang for the buck in the 3-megapixel range. I really enjoyed all of the manual features and fine-tuning capabilities. The remote control is a great feature for group photos. The long exposure times can generate some very interesting night shots. In short, I don't have any complaints about the features of the camera.Last weekend the camera died. I got just over 2 years and 2000 pictures out of it. I researched the failure to see if there was a known fix out there on the Internet. No such luck.I did discover that there seems to be some serious reliability issues with this particular model. I found 1 good piece of advice to find out how reliable a camera is: check the completed auctions on your favorite auction website and see what percentage of the cameras being sold are non-functional or are manufacturer reconditioned units. If found about 60% of the 65 units sold were dead or rebuilt PDR-3300's. I checked the Canon A70 for comparison - only about 7% of the 320 units sold were dead or rebuilt.My recommendation would be to either purchase an extended warranty or just don't expect a lot of life out of the camera. It sounds like I did pretty well with a 2 year run. I'll miss this camera, but won't buy another Toshiba.
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 bought this Sub to use with the system in my garage and it works great. It provides the clear crisp bass responce that is exactly what I was looking for. My garage is a finished space 22x40 with cabinets, countertop, TV, and audio equipment on one side. I have a Harman Kardon 3485 driving a pair of JBL L830's. The sound was good, but not enough to fill the space. I mounted the sub about 2 feet down from the cieling in the center of the garage facing the cabinets. It is perfect! Just enough bass to complete the sound in the entire area. With that being said; I also have two entertainment systems in the house, both using bose Accumast 10 systems. I tested the Yamaha Sub on on one system with a Harman AVR 745, replacing the bose sub. There is no comparison...the bose smokes it! This does not produce the same punch, or quality of sound as the bose on my equipment. OK, this sub was $75 and does exactly what I wanted, the Bose is several times this much money and does a great job for it's use as well. Bottom line - If you are looking for that crazy cool sound from your video equipment, perfect definition, pictures shaking, dogs barking, and neighbors that are wondering what is going on...this is not for you! If you are looking for a good sounding sub for your audo or video setup at a inexpensive price, this one is great.
Slingbox is a really cool device that lets you access your cable from anywhere you have internet (including smart-phones, like the Motorola Q; the mobile software is $30 however). The video quality certainly isn't as good as a full TV but it's still completely sufficient for watching on your laptop or phone. The best part is the slingplayer software (which is a free download from their site, only the mobile version costs $$) is just like being at your tv with your cable provider's remote. Installing the slingbox can be difficult, particularly with wireless routers, but their customer service is very helpful, you can log on and instantly chat with a representative who will do the configuration on your computer for you if need be. They have almost every type of cable company's remote, so you can access unique features like ondemand and on-screen program guides on your computer or phone. Mine is at a friend's house back home (he has a better cable plan than I do) which means I get access to all the local channels and best of all, I get to see my home teams' games that aren't covered locally when I'm away at collegeThe only downside is the cost, slingbox pro is about $300, but 90% you have to also buy slinglink which is another $80 because most people don't have their router right next to the cable outlet. Then again it is just a one-time fee, and if you use it on your mobile phone, it beats any mobile TV service out there by a long shot since it's only $30 one time for the software (you need a good data plan, however)
Easy to install, but as we all know a computer is an extremely noisy electricalenvironment so I was hesitant if it would be a good idea to hook up a radio receiver in the first place.In most cases it works, but it frequently starts crackling and gets a high pitch whine,and you have to disconnect the receiver, plug it in again and usually the noise goes away.Make sure you use a high power USB port.And why is there not any SD version of the receiver available ?The Mac version of the software does not like 'spaces', you can't move it around like you can any other apps.And why no power button ? Maybe the crackle and whine could be avoided by a power cycle without havingto physically unplug/replug it ?Update: Have stopped using this device, the high pitch whine is insanely annoying.
This product came in handy and I'm glad I bought it. I like it very much. Most definitely recommend to anyone. Great to have.
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 bought the Midland GXT650VP4 radios for hunting last year. Overall they are a very fine product. The rechardeable batteries lasted all day, although there was only infrequent talking taking place. The speaker system is clear and easy to understand what the other party is trying to communicate. However, the volumn level never gets very high. I've owned many of these FMRS/GMRS radios and these units easily transmitt much farther than all the other units. HOWEVER, they do not come close to the advertised 18 miles they advertise, in terms of real world, such as hunting. I also was with friends on the open road recently. When we were about 6 miles apart and I was around a corner and down a hill, I couldn't reach my friends. Just remember, the advertised 18 miles is "line-of-sight" and "ideal" conditions. I maintain you'll never encounter those conditions in normal activities. However, these comments are true of all these radios, this is not a negative comment regarding just these Midland units; it happens to all brands of these FMRS/GMRS radios. If you count on only a few miles in the woods and 6 to 8 miles on an open stretch of highway as more realistic numbers, you'll be happy with your purchase.
LIKES1) No wires!! finally.. less clutter2) So far my batteries have lasted a long time (past 1.5 months now)3) ON/OFF switch4) Price was great (20$ w/ rebate)5) Just the right size. Small enough for the bag yet not too small for the hands (I have big hands)6) Comes with a nice soft pouchDISLIKES1) Left button feels a little stiffer then the right button2) USB receiver is a little long and kinda gets in the way when plug into the back of my laptop3) Only 2 buttons (wish it was like my Intellimouse)4) No auto-off, would be nice if they had this along w/ the ON/OFF switch
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.
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 was comparing the HP PSC 2410 to the Epson RX600. Both have a small color display that makes it easier to print directly from a camera memory card, and you can see more options at once for copying and other things than on the tiny b/w LCD displays.The two things that tilted me in favor of the Epson were the ability to scan from slides and negatives, and having six separate ink wells so you don't waste ink/money replacing 3-color cartridges when only one color is empty; in addition, you don't have to switch cartridges to print photos, as on the HP PSC 2410, the other printer I was considering, where you obviously have to switch back afterward, which didn't appeal to me. It's not that big of a deal to switch ink cartridges as much as the mess would be if the kids weren't careful--sometimes the cartridges get ink buildup on the bottom. Still, I would definitely recommend considering the HP PSC 2410, since your needs/tolerances may differ.The HP 2410 has the small color screen included for a lower cost than the Epson. It also faxes. Somehow I had assumed they both could fax, but the Epson can't, which is annoying.
I know that there are MANY reviews AGAINST getting this drive BUT we have this drive at work and for the size and capacity it just fits what i want. :(I'm trying to make certain that I do keep regular weekly backups. It's been over a month for me and there have been NO issues. I use it on a mac PowerBook so firewire and a mac format is how i use it. It's holding all my "walk-about" photos and music. I do have an issue with the firewire cable falling out of the port from time to time but i think thats all the port's size. I gotta loose port.. ;)I have no other complaints so I hope I get to stay part of the group who never has an issue with the drive. It's great bc it's so compact. Fits snug within a sub flap in my photo/compu bag. and bc i don't need an external power cord, I don't have to worry about finding space for it. It's only 80 gigs, but like i mentioned this is walk-about space so with 20 gigs-for my itunes and my 60gig ipod- of music, the rest for images. I'm doing ok. :) I take a lot of pictures in RAW so i didn't want to fill my laptop hdd with images. So i choose the ext option.i hope this was helpful.
Perfect for controlling individual periferals. It allows me to turn on my computer speakers only when required. Also I use it for various chargers that only require power when in use. i'm surprised this is the first product of its type.
I bought these headphones about 10 years ago, and have used them regularly at a fairly high volume, and they just now quit working. I think that alone should speak to their quality. The sound in the left ear just went out, I was so sad I just came on Amazon to see if they still sold these. I will definitely be buying another set. They are comfortable, and the sound quality is surprisingly good with great highs and very good lows for this type of headphones. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in these.
I bought this to mount on a Jet Ski, and I was surprised at how well it works despite it's size.
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.
Bad buy. There is always a slight hiss and slight ringing, and there is also stuttering. I am very disappointed and will return the product right away. Thought Sony would do a good job and I guess I expected a cordless phone type of sound quality at least, but instead got a headphone that isn't even bearable to listen to.
I have an HP 315 and this new Nikon absolutely blows it away and it was like $150.00 less that I paid just 2 years ago. Easy to setup. Great picture quality and the flash is much much better than others I've tried.Nikon has a great track record. I think this camera bolsters that attention to detail.
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 bought the PSW110 and it was good but I found this sub for $50 less online. Its is amazing how much better this sub is. It has so much bass. You will not be disappointed, period.
Excellent purchasing experience. The product was exactly as listed and arrived within 3 days of order. I will purchase from this vendor again.
I would not have bought this unit if they told me it would cut out all the time on back roads were there are trees. advice to all who want this dont do it for your auto, it is no good buy cds
I archive backups to my system on these and so fill the disks to capacity.Every time I tried to fill a disk it would fail.This is trash.BTW, I tried them on my wife's laptop and same thing.
I bought these for my young sons. They're out and about in the neighborhood, inside and outside, but these things work great. I can contact them to be sure they're safe, to call them home, to convey a message, etc. If you don't believe little ones should have cell phones, I recommend you get these!
The good:-Tons of room for carrying extra stuff-shoulder strap/handle combo gives good versatility-better quality construction than I've found in other messenger bag style laptop cases-stylish enough to not even look like a laptop bagThe bad:-fold over flap is the only top closure and doesn't even cover the width of the notebook compartment, leaving electronics and other items in the bag little protection from the elements
While this Barlow lens may be of decent quality, I really cannot tell. I only assumed it maybe of decent quality because others have said so.My copy contains so many trapped particles between the internal lenses I am surprised that any light passes through at all.What did I get from Orion when I called for warranty support? A big goose egg. You have to pay shipping and handling and wait and see if Orion decides to do anything at all - like putting on Latex gloves and using some compressed air and a lens tissue before slapping everything together and shipping it.I will never make the mistake of doing business with Orion ever again under any circumstances. They are crooks and their warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on.
It folds up so is great for travel or to move from room to room in the house. We're really enjoying it!
This stylus has a non-scratch point you can use to tap the Treo screen, and is the right diameter to fit in the stylus holster on the Treo. Unscrewing the tip reveals a pen, which was a pleasant surprise.However, it does not provide a "reset pin" which can be used to reset the Pilot. You don't need this often, but if you do and you're not around a paperclip (which does happen), not having this in the stylus is a critical omission. I'd far rather have the ability to reset the device than write on it.I have a Treo 600, and this almost kinda works for the 600. It's too long, though, sticking up about an 1/8th of an inch with a kinda uncomfortably sharp edge. I keep my Treo in my pocket and I'm concerned I'm going to cut myself. It's also quite hard to get out of the holster; the lip of the stylus doesn't project far enough out the back of the Treo to easily get a fingernail under.(Note: I first wrote this review thinking I had a 650, and that's why I gave it two stars. It deserves three stars, but evidently I can't go back and change the star rating after initial submission.)
Took the memory card out of the packaging and put it in my camera and wouldn't you know.......It didn't work. It wouldn't format and could not be used at all. I wouldn't even register in my computer either. Spend your money on a better company and don't buy this one. If it wasn't for Amazon's great return policy, this would have sucked real bad. Got a Sandisk on the way.
My Wireless Palm is great. I use it on the road to check e-mail and so I don't have to always carry a laptop when I travel. Coverage is generally good. I have had a few problems with the AOL application, but for the most part I would recommend it.
Olypus products has never let me down and this one is no exceptions (even when I am about to send it back for another one; I will explain in a minute). The camera does what its says and has a great easy learning curve (if you are willing to take time to experiment a little). Mostly all my picture came out great and then I learn some of the camera's presets and they can out better. .....Now, for the sending back part. I am a product extremist. If a detergent say it can get out blood and grape juice stains out of a shirt, guess what, that will be the first that it will try to wash out. As for the weather proof camera, well there was a big, big rain and since I never been able to take pictures while it was raining before, I guess I got a little too happy with my weather proof camera. It lasted for a good hour or so , then it click off like the battery was dead. Oh well, everything has it limited. I can say that here but the warranty guys aint gonna hear it. All in all, the camera is still great. And ooh yeah, if you see other reviews about it's hard to see the LCD screen in sunlight. Don't worry it's hard to see ALL LCD SCREENS cameras that's uses the LCD screen as a viewfinder in sunlight.
I purchased the product since description said it will work on "Casio Exilim Z1000/Z600/S600 cameras". when I put it in my camera, message said " card error ".
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.
Got the item really fast. Haven't used it yet so I am hoping it will work. Will be using it in the next week.
this is my second set of these earbuds, for a new ipod, and i believe these are better than my first set. on several songs, this pair of earbuds plays crisper than my older set of er6i. i have recommended these to others in the market for a reasonably priced quality earbud.
I love how thise have a very fine tip. They work much better than the stock stylus, feeling very precise. I oohed and ahhed over them for days when I first started using them. The pen is a nice touch, though I don't use it that much.
Let me start by saying I own a Canon Powershot, I should of kept my money because this Kodak is way better than the Powershot. Tons more features, better picture quality, and the picture touch technology makes this thing a steal. I would gladly pay up to $300 for this camera, its well worth every penny.
I've had no problems with this cord over the past month since I bought it.It does have little protective knobs over the tabs. (Hard to sqeeze but worth it)Packaging was sparse (a small plastic bag inside a mailing envelope) but sufficient.This product neither exceeded nor fell short of my expectations.
I've had the A95 for about 2 months now and I've been extremely pleased. It is one of those rare cameras that can serve as an excellent and simple point-and-shoot (for my wife) or can be used in such a way so as to satisfy people wanting more control over their photography (for me!). I have owned and used several digital cameras (mostly Nikon, Olympus, and Kodak) and I am continually awed by the amount of options that this camera allows you to mess with to get your perfect picture.A few comments on some of the many benefits of the A95:- Picture quality. This camera has great picture quality. What more can I say? I suppose there is some of that famed Canon "purple-fringing" but it is never really an issue for me and the kinds of pictures I generally take.- Vari-angle LCD. I was a little skeptical of the swivel "Vari-angle" LCD probably because I thought it would be flimsy or just be a hassle, but now I don't think I could ever own another camera that doesn't have it. It gives you so many options! You can just flip the LCD around to be used just like any other digital camera, or you can maneuver it to take perfectly-aimed photos from above your head, or holding it to your side, or to take a picture of yourself, or even to look around a corner ;). Even if you only use it to turn the LCD inward to protect the screen when you store the camera, this feature is worth the money.- Uses AA batteries. You can buy rechargable AAs and a charger, but you also have the freedom to not have to use expensive propritary batteries. Our batteries went dead while sight-seeing on vacation, so we just bought a pack of AAs at the first store we saw. It's hard to think of any store that doesn't sell AA batteries.- 5 MP. This camera is such a great value for a 5 megapixel camera. When I was shopping for a new camera, I figured I'd have to settle for 3 or 4 MPs for the price range I was looking for. My 8 x 10s look amazing!- Compact Flash Cards. This still seems to be one of the cheapest formats of flash storage media and it also seems to be the sturdiest. SD is smaller, but generally more expensive and flimsier. MS is proprietary to Sony so nobody else uses them. I'm able to use CF cards for many things other than just my camera so they are an even bigger value to me.- Fast startup and picture taking.- Well-written and easy-to-understand manual.Some relatively minor gripes:- It is rather large and heavy for a point-and-shoot camera. The weight doesn't bother me at all and I'm willing to sacrifice smaller size for more functions/control.- CF cover is flimsy and kind of tricky to close. You get the hang of it, but I still worry I'll accidentally break it one of these days. The camera won't operate if the CF door is open (although it seems you could easily "trick" the camera into thinking the door is closed). While I worry about this, I've yet to hear of anyone actually breaking it.- Battery cover is also a little awkward to close, but it's not flimsy where I think it'll break or anything.In short, this is a great all-around camera that offers you a lot of control over your pictures. In this price range, no other camera even comes close.
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.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!
muy bueno el producto, es excelentetodo me gustoa todo lo que le interesa este tipo de mercaderia astrofoto
I love sandisk and have owned this player before.I bought for a xmas gift for a neice...the charging component was broken. I bought a new charger and battery before i figured out it was the actual piece where the charger is connecting that is broken.
I ordered this product to replace my old Microtek that went belly up.After loading the software on my windows2000 machine, the 4400f performed flawlessly.I especially like the variety of one-touch buttons available to do anything from creating a PDF to direct printing.The price was also very attractive - about 1/2 the cost of the Microtek and with more features.
If you need a CD player, this is not the one. The first one I got was used, and lost power after one minute ?! Amazon sent me a new replacement. This one worked fine with the iPod, but the CD did not work. Save your time. Dont try this product.
I bought the original oppo 971H a few months after it came out, and discovered its nice picture quality. After more than a year of owning the 971H I am still very happy with the purchase. When it's time to upgrade my bedroom TV, I am happy to see that oppo has a new model DV-970HD coming out. With my previous good experience with oppo I did not hesitate to purchase this one even though I could not find many reviews. Connected to my bedroom TV (a 26" Sharp LCD) and a set of small but nice Logitec speakers, this setup is relatively inexpensive yet delivers great picture and sound. For late night movie watching or music listening, the 970HD does a very good job. Pictures are sharp and vivid, and sound is deep and clear even with the small Logitec speakers. Popping in my favorite SACD, the surround sound creates a relaxing and romantic environment for the night. For me, oppo just made another good player at a very reasonable price.
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.
I have to say I was quite shocked at the sound quality at such a low cost. I use this Samsung hands free headset more for listening to music than mobile talking but both provide clear crisp quality. The only drawback to this item is the size of the ear buds; they are not as comfortable as I would like because of the size.
Sheesh...after reading all the reviews, buying this lens, and using it...what else is there left to say? You'd be wasting your time on other Canon 70-200 lenses. IS and f/2.8 is the way to go.
I agree with other users.... If you read the TIVO recommended wireless network adapters, this adapter will not work in TIVO because AMAZON is going to ship you out V.2. V.2 does not work, and V.1 is not longer made. I suggest you just order the TIVO brand.... that's what I did, after trying numerous others.and YES, I have a brand new unit with the latest software, that's NOT the issue.
Nice small and compactHandles very good and makes a good first time camera
This cooler ROCKS! Not recommended for a true lap experience due to open fan set-up, but on a table it ROCKS! Comfortable typing angle as well. Fit both a Mac and Dell well enough. Bought 1 for a MAC that was screaming hot - original cooling function strongly lacking - and now it's cool as ice. Bought another for a Dell and its fan NEVER comes on compared to wimpy Dell installed cooling fan. Keeps 85-90% of bottom surface area cool, but most importantly, over the hottest areas. Can be a battery drain, but enough for an hour or so. I would DEFINITELY recommend this for a flat surface, but NOT on a bed or human lap.
My wife and I purchased this product mainly for one reason - to get our 300+ DVD's off of unsightly storage racks and into one place. This unit definately accomplished that goal. While it can be a long process loading the DVD player (I would recommend loading them all at once rather than doing a few here and a few there, because the machine takes awhile to read new DVD's because it reads all existing ones at the same time) once that is done the DVD player is fairly easy to use. It does take awhile to load your selection once you choose a DVD to play, but less than it would take for you to get up, choose the DVD off a rack, take it out of the case, put it into a DVD player, etc.If you are looking for a unit to store all of your DVD players, and browse the instructions before loading, I don't think you'll be disappointed at all with this unit.
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.
My APC Replacement BF350 UPS Battery works perfectly glad that I was able to get it quickly now I can use my electronics without any worries of them getting damaged by power outages.
Do not buy this camera. The images were never very good even with the IR filter.I was using it vertically on a tripod and the baseplate broke off. I was using a 90 mm lens but that was the only thing on it. I researched it on-line and found several people that had the EXACT same problem. For some reason leica repaired some of them under warranty. They told me that I must have misused it for it to break off exactly like several other people's had broken off and wanted to charge $1000 or so to repair their bad design. I will never purchase another leica since they seem to have let quality go out the door.
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.
I can't seem to find anything wrong. I left my oem cover in Jamaica, so I had to buy a new one. It fits just like the oem, and seems to function 100% perfect. Buy it without hesitation.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I just received it today. Setting up was easy. Turn up the volume and the sound is amazing! This speakers worth more than $200. The bass is great. With high volume it doesn't have any distortion. I greatly recommend this speaker system.
Works wonderfully. I leave it on all the time to protect my expensive lens. Hoya also, is a great name for filters. Some tend to be somewhat expensive and with the economy the way that it is well....... Anyway, this is a good product and fortunately it also had a good price.Thank you.....
I think this is the best kind of disk of its erra, and I have bought many since I use them to sell call of duty world at war and modern warfare 2 ISO disks on rightburn.com. Check out my site if you are looking for these disks for iso reasons, because my site can sell you an iso you are considering to make for MUCH less then it costs to make one. :)
OK... these were a good buy. I got them for $30 and they are most definitely worth that price. They fit very well into my ear canal which was a major requirement for me because the ear-pocket buds do not stay in my ears at all. And they ship with 3 pad sizes to fit perfectly into anyone's ear canal - I assume, anyway.SOUND QUALITY. These are perfect for casual listening. They do a very good job at sound isolation. However, they seal so well against my ear canal that my own body movements are translated through the cord and sound like rustling in my ears. But that sound is 95% masked by moderate content volume so it's no big deal.Bass is adequate. Not boomy, pretty tight. Although one of my negatives is that I can tell there is a single driver in there because the punchy bass detracts from the midrange and treble. In other words, when a bass hit is strong, the driver can't handle the full spectrum of sound completely so you hear a moment after the bass where the driver is recovering from the bass extension. I assume most listeners won't notice this and I only notice it when I'm sitting and focusing solely on the music. These would sound better if they had a second driver to handle the upper range while the bass driver was hitting as hard as it does. But then again, there is no way I would be able to get an ear bud like that for $30. So, these are just fine.Treble is crisp and bright. Midrange is full and adequate and the buds respond well to changes in the EQ settings on my iPod.I compared them to my long-loved (since 1989) Sony MDR-V6 studio monitors. Of course they don't stack up and no one would expect them to. But the MDR-V6s are a very good reference point. Results are that they come as close as I would expect from an ear bud. They are more efficient than the 60mm driver Sonys which is good. They have similar sound qualities at low volume but the louder you go, the less they can compare - mainly due to the tiny driver in the Sennheisers trying to reproduce so much audio spectrum all at once. They only really have about half the overall presence of the Sonys, but again, I can't complain.I don't really care for the cable where one side is shorter than the other. It always seems that the wrong side is short. But can easily be worked around. The rubberized coating on the cable is nice and feels durable, but the combination of that rubbery stickiness and the tiny gauge results in many a tangled cord instances. But again, for $30 I really won't hold that against them.These earbuds are exactly what I expected and hoped for. They fit perfectly and sound good enough!Overall, highly suggested for casual iPod listening and WAY better than the ear buds that Apple supplies with their iPods.
I'm known to carry lots of neccessaties when I head out, whether to the office, recreation or vacation. This pack is the best. It gives me plenty of space and the design make it a pleasure to carry. The padding protects the bum while keeping upright when I'm on the move. Plus the colors are cool as I'm a big fan of orange (hard to find in most packs).
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.
I bought these, even after reading other negative reviews. Truly a waste of money. Nearly half of the cases were cracked or crushed, making them unusable. Spend a little more and get a better quality case.
I reviewed several brands/types of portable speakers; these Sonic Impact speakers were the ones I finally decided on, and I couldn't be happier. Tough, durable one piece case allows for use during rugged, outdoor trips. Rechargable lithium battery means not having to buy 6-8 batteries to take it somewhere to use. Charges quickly and lighted display indicates battery level. The sound is great too for portable speakers. Clear crisp sound indoors and good range outside if you don't mind giving up a little bass. A great buy for a music fan or someone on the go!
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.
I love my bag. It is perfect for my laptop, accessories, books and papers. It is very comfortable to carry. I would highly recommend this!!!
This is not what you want to be using for your acrylic iPhone backing. It pretty much just hides the existing scratches by making more tiny scratches, looks like crap when you're done.The reason I am not giving this 1 star is because it did an OK job on the chrome around the iPhone glass.I wish I would have bought an acrylic scratch repair kit, probably the same stuff that FILLS scratches on eyeglasses.
This has got to be one of the nicest products I have seen in a while. It does exactly what it says it will, does it well and has the easiest setup I have seen in years.A word of warning. If you want an industrial strenght firewall, or the ability to customize every possible option then go elsewhere. if you need something that is easy to setup and needs no babysitting then this is for you. Have tested it in Wintel, Linux and Mac X environments (mixed and pure) without a hitch. Would have loved some extra customization abilities (like being able to choose a different 192.168 subnet besides .1) but I'll live.
I am happy with this product, it was easy to set up. The software is user-friendly. The touch pad is sensitive , takes some getting used to. If you put it in your pocket , and then pull it out , you end up touching the key pad and changing something. A case would probably eliminate this problem. The sound is good and the price is good.
I won't list all of the item's features -- you can get that elsewhere. I bought the JVC TH-M505 sight unseen (and unheard) because the previous JVC home theatre model received rave reviews, and it advertised 1000 watts, and because of the price. JVC didn't let me down. Everything was easy to hook up and it sounds great! The powered subwoofer is an ACTIVE powered subwoofer. There's bass and sonic rumble galore! Unlike the sorry Samsung unit that I tried out, you aren't forced into sticking with the manufacturer's own proprietary speaker wire. (You can use the wire supplied with the unit or supply your own if you want to upgrade to something thicker.) Bottom line: I'm a very satisfied customer. No other &quot;Home Theater in a Box&quot; near its price range can outperform the JVC TH-M505.Thanks Amazon for the great price (and no sales tax) and fast shipping!
He tells me it works well and he enjoys his walks much more now when he has his SONY on. Good reception of all of his fav stations.
This Sekonic L-358 light meter is an excellent meter. I have fallen in love with it. Lots of Today's 35mm SLR camera meters are TTL Meters (reflected light measurement meters). Sekonic L-358 is such a high precision instrument which measures incident, reflected, flash (cord & cordless). I got great digital photos after I have used the reading on 2 different cameras under normal & Flash lights.The pictures are great out of your camera and do not require any editing if used properly according to the instructions. I like the built in Memory function to store readings, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, 2 ISO functions, Weather proof Seal, Can include optional radio transmitter + receiver modules to wirelessly trigger flash units, So far Battery Life has been Good. This meter does not use "AA" it uses CR-123A so you will have to always carry one spare with you.
I bought this device about 6 months ago and have been extremely happy with the results. I do not use any oil so the paper liners last, well I don't know when I'll have to replace the first one. All microwaves are different when it comes to power levels. Mine does a perfect pop in 2 min and 20 sec. Leaves very few if any corn not popped.
This lens is a must. The photos are crisp and clear; the colors true. It is easy to hold because it is light and small. The 1.8 makes it extremely useful in lower light situations. But it is also stellar outside in bright light. Quick focus.
I do not know who designed this particular sound dock for Bose, but some common sense would have been useful. As pointed out in other reviews, the connection between the ipod and dock fails after some use. If you look closely at the product, there is clearly very little support for the area where the ipod is docked and it has some movement (it might even appear that it is designed to adjust up or down). After some use, that movement breaks the solder that connects the wires between the speakers and the ipod and the sound stops.What is more incredible is that Bose kept producing this design for many years. I have seen at least 3 sound docks with this problem. It just makes me F&%^# angry that they did nothing to correct the problem (I bought the sound dock after it was in the market for awhile).
So far, equal to the original, everything it is suppossed to be. The Seller shipped ahead of schedule, for which I was very thankful.Very satisfied with the seller and Amazon.
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.
Cannot review this item since it was received defective from DiscountJungle. It was returned and merchant refused to reimburse shipping charges. They stated that was the chance I had to take. Advice... not to do business with this merchant.
Skype was our first venture into on-line fone service and this headset fits the bill perfectly! Fits comfortably and is easy to use--great valueBuzz
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.
We purchased this for our 15" laptop and it works great and fits perfectly! We tried several other brands and nothing works as well as this one. I often sit on the couch with the laptop on a pillow and it still cools my computer! It is quiet and doesn't really drain my battery. It is worth the money and I highly recommend it!
While a few other reviews have concentrated on errors in Catholic thought in the book, I am not a Catholic, and so, cannot comment on the view of Catholicism itself. I can, however, comment about the plot of the book.It starts out with an interesting idea: what if this guy, who wasn't a cardinal in the Church, got elected Pope through an accident. That's a very inventive idea, and Bill Kelly starts out as an interesting character.Unfortunetly, the book quickly becomes a let down, too willing to explore ideas and rant about American Foreign Policy than to delve into the lives of the characters. The authors quickly turn Pope Bill into a sort of demi-god, but never really explore the ideas of how others accept this, or don't, as they will. The characters of the children of Bill wander in and out of the plot line, without any of their plots being followed up, which is a shame, as some of them were interesting. The Pope spends a lot of time worrying about 'the baddies', but the plot against his life really never manifests itself.Much time is spent building up Pope Bill as a hero, but there is no enemy for him to beat, no real challenge to overcome. And he dies very anti-climatically, in a strange plot that never gets fulfilled.By itself, I think the major plotline that could have had a book of its own was Colleen-how does a girl who is now an Atheist after her mother's death, react to becoming the Pope's daughter? Skilled writers could have made a 500 page gripping novel out of that alone-and it's a shame it didn't quite work.In the end, I suppose the most you can say is 'What a shame', and move on. Thank Goodness I rented this from the library and didn't actually buy it.
This drive was ok when it worked, now it is not recognized by my computers. Just google this. wd hdd not recognized and you will find a lot of forums! I have spent two days trying to make this thing work! and I have a lot of information in this disk. I just wish I had not bought this drive.
Beautiful filter it really meet my expectations i recomended A++++++ Hoya best filter ever superior quality A++++++ go with the Pros......Thanks!
Bought this 25 feet cable to connect my 9800gt to my HDTV. Works 100% fine with 1920x1080 resolution. For the price, its a huge huge huge bargain. Totally recommend this if you need a long ass cable, but you're on a budget.
Works great as a cooling pad for the Xbox 360 which is known for running HOT!My xbox is noticebly cooler when I place the console on the cooling pad.If you have ever had the 3 Red Rings it is worth a try.
I have ADSL internet service using PPPoE and this broadband modem works very well. It supports many protocols in the TCP/IP suite, thus you can control the settings in the many configuration menus and customize your internet connection for your networking and security needs. It is a DHCP server and router, and with a separate fast ethernet switch, you can connect many computer and network devices to your home LAN to share your internet connection. You can customize the security features, for example, configuring pinholes in the NAT firewall, use port filtering, etc. It has excellent displays of the status of your internet connection and your settings, with excellent diagnostic self-tests if something goes wrong. Using the "distributed services" configuration menu, you can provide different priority internet service to the different computers on your LAN. Very cool. The CDROM comes with a very comprehensive manual that is worth reading. I don't understand why this incredible and inexpensive internet gateway isn't on the shelves of all the computer and office stores. Maybe because ISPs provide modems, but they can't be as flexible, sophisticated and packed with geek-fun as this one. When your ISP-supplied modem bites the dust, you can't go wrong with one of these.
Everything you could want from a backup camera. Small, wide field of view, clear picture, and works well in all levels of illumination. I am using this with a Kenwood 7019 system and would recommend this combination to anyone.Kenwood CCD-2000 Rear-view camera
THIS PLAYS VERY WELL. I LOVE IT. I BOUGHT AN OPTIONAL EARPLUG FOR PLAYING - AS YOU KNOW IT MAKES THE SOUND EVEN NICER! (IF THAT'S POSSIBLE.) IT'S A BIT BIG BUT I GAVE IT A SHELF OF ITS OWN IN MY BOOKCASE AND IT DOES QUITE NICELY. EVERYTHING IMAGINABLE IS INCLUDED. TAKE A CHANCE ON THIS ONE, ANYTIME.
What can you say about a UV filter? I've used Tiffen filters for decades. They're good quality and last forever... with normal care. A good value.
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.
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.
I've been using the 2nd generation ipod nano up until these past couple of months when I'd been looking for an mp3 player that can do more than just play music. This little gadget can do SO much more than the ipod nano and it the same length and width but a little bit thicker than the nano. Everything works wonderfully but the only thing I've been having issues with is getting the video files to work. I'll have to spend a bit more time trying to figure out how to convert them to the correct files. Also, the battery lasts FOREVER. I listened to music on my new sansa e280 for a train ride (total of ~4-5 hours) and the battery bar finally went down from 100% to about 90%!! If I'd been listening to my nano it for sure would have died after the first few hours. I love my new sansa and highly recommend it!
These are great earphones for sound quality, especially the bass frequencies. My only complaints are: ear buds are easily detached and the straight plug gives out the result is loss of sound from one or both channels.
I love this dvd, it works great with my HDTV. my old dvd player worked fine on the old TV, but produced wavey lines and snow on the new HDTV. The OPPO does just what it claims, makes all of my old dvds look like HD. I enjoy watching them all over again. Well worth the price.
I'm working a lot of overtime and a lot of what I'm doing is pretty easy so I can listen to music or NPR while doing it. I had been using a pair of ear buds but could never get them positioned JUST right for comfort and sound quality.One evening I did a little online research to find some good headphones that weren't very expensive (I'm not an audiophile). These had great reviews on a website that covers only headphones and earbuds. I was shocked at how low the price was. I was a little nervous about buying them because they looked a bit bulky and I remembered some very heavy, very uncomfortable, expensive headphones I had many years ago.They arrived this week and the box was so light I honestly was concerned it might be empty! I used them for 4 hours straight at work today to listen to "Car Talk" and "This American Life," then some pop and rock, and was very satisfied with the sound and the comfort.They don't (noticeably) cancel any noise, but that's okay because I didn't buy them to do that. If you want noise cancelling I think you'll have to spend a lot more money.
Purchased to replace original camera battery. No problems, works great. As good as original, less expensive, but just as good as the original.
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 is my first GPS. I wanted a unit with TTS and a 4.3" screen. I was looking at the TomTom 720 and the Garmin nuvi 750 when I saw the great price on this unit. I decided to take a chance on a unit costing much less than what I was planning to spend. (In fairness, the TomTom and Garmin have a few additional features like an FM transmitter.) So far, I have not regretted it.The unit powers up and locks on to the satellites fairly quickly if you have a clear view of the sky. Setup and navigation are fairly straightforward. The onboard stylus is useful but you can use your finger as well. Nextar does not show as much info on the main navigation screen as some others (e.g. signal strength) but I haven't found that to be a problem. It does have a volume control on the side, which some more expensive units don't seem to provide. It comes with the usual complement of chargers and mounts.The TTS feature works well and the voice is clear and unaccented. I do not have a Bluetooth phone so I am unable to comment on that capability. I will say that both the Nextar and Garmin manuals spend many pages on Bluetooth setup, so it certainly seems to be a technology that isn't plug-n-play yet.I initially set up an itinerary for a trip from Austin to Pittsburgh. The Nextar came up with a better route than MS Streets & Trips. I was able to easily add stopovers and it recomputed the route fairly quickly. Although having "only" 1.6M POIs, I was able to find most of the hotels and restaurants I was interested in for the trip. I used it around town over the weekend and it responded well to real-time course changes when I took streets that weren't on the route. No lockups or reboots. The unit successfully navigated in and around Memphis and other cities and stops on the route. There were some mistakes, mostly in whether connecting roads were right or left turns. I'm sure this is due to mistakes in the Navteq maps and not anything peculiar to the Nextar.On a trip to Long Beach the unit also worked well in navigating from the airport to the hotel and then to other POIs. It did have our hotel on the wrong side of the street but I'm sure that's an error in the map.I loaded some MP3s onto a 1GB SD card and the MP3 player played them just fine. One glitch is that it doesn't have a shuffle mode. I hope that will be added in a later upgrade. I did not try to load/view pictures. A USB cable is provided but has no function yet as there is nothing on the Nextar website to update. The unit was built in July so there is probably little need as yet.The manual could be better, especially for GPS newbies like me. It has taken some experimentation to figure out how the various features work.All in all, I am very satisfied. It doesn't have all of the features of more expensive units, but it is a great value for a 4.3" unit with TTS. I lost the slip case and tried to contact Nextar support. After a week I have not had any response.
I am not a camera pro, but I fond this lens to be a beautifully made and superior product! Highly recommended.
I had lost the original lens cover and looked at the prices from Nikon. I was shocked at what they wanted for a simple item. I then looked at Amazon and was very impressed with the prices and the availability. I ordered the product and I received it within a week. I will always check Amazon now before ordering anything on the internet.I am very happy with the entire purchase.
i ordered two of them because i travel a lot and power outlet isn't available. so far they have performed brilliantly. each would last for more than 3 and possibly 4 hours on a a single charge. in total i can keep my laptop going for 7-8 hours without recharging. i would consider this product a good buy.
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.
Works great.Was expecting a card, this thing is tiny but works great.It was easy to configure and now i can put the mac in the spare bedroom without a wire.
this is a great cartridge. i run a small business and purchased two canon laser printers on a recomendation from a freind. they have paid for themselves in 6 months or less, i've had them now for about a year and i have only put one toner in so far. they rate these at 2500 and they aren't kidding, i know for a fact i've printed 3000 or more off of the last one. great product, i will stick with canon.
This product is so amazing to set up!
1st off!!! custom sealed box wit 4 15" holes. 2nd fill em with these so called 3600 watt subs. 3rd. decided to add 2 hats to match called 4900 watts 1 channel mono block "same brand" . Now lets get to da good part. Maaan deez amps set at half power and here came da orangatang bang, i wuz like hell yea. So i prepared for a month of dat and couldnt wait to knock da windows out with full power. Yeeeaaa right it started off good, but after 7 days, my ride sound like it had a couple of spider monkeys in da trunk. These hoes burned up, so dat put me on da bottom of da "PYLE". Dont get me wrong da amps a beast!!! But to top it off i got to pay 25 bucks to ship dem back and a stupid 30 dollar money order to get em sent to me once fixed. Hell i didnt kill em, dats factory malfunction. But deez sucker bout to get sold and my granny told me a hard head make a soft a**. Well i must hav a soft one, cuz im a try da 4000 watt dryvers. "same brand" If deez get da spider monkey virus, den i wont by on da bottom of da "PYLE" cuz im a cancel dat contract. Hopefully deez 4000 watt DRYVERS put me back at da top off da "PYLE". Will the ORANGATANG DANCE last? We will C !!!!!! Amazon's not to blame !!!!!!
Muy buen producto. Protege el sansa de golpes sin ocultar lo bonito del reproductor. Super resistente.
I have now owned these pair of headphones for over a month now and they are awesome for the price. They are the best pair I have purchased in the last few years. Highly recommend this product to anyone who needs a pair headphones.
What can I say...it's a memory card! We have been using this with our Canon HD camcorder and haven't had any problems so far.
I needed a wide angle security camera. I had good luck with another Q-See camera so I thought I'd try this one. The image quality was so bad I thought it was defective. Daylight image had artifacts, night vision was nearly useless. No way is it good for 30 feet, more like 5 feet. Replacement was only slightly better, still terrible. Lots of noise in image, even in daylight. I will be returning it as well. Q-See should have worked on this one more before releasing it.
These were a gift for my boyfriend, to use with his new amp. He seems really pleased!
works as advertised. you screw it on the end of your lens, and there you go.
The built in wifi in my Toshiba laptop (realtek RTL8187B) does not work well with Linux. This antenna (Zydas chip) works right out of the box with Ubuntu 9.04 and never drops the signal! Even under windows I was dropping public signals frequently. I wrapped some shipping tape around the base and the antenna so that the top dish does not pull out of the the base when I travel. It 's not pretty but that it does not effect the performance. It's necessary since the the dish comes from the base easily and is attached by a fragile wire to the base.I highly recommend it to people running Linux who are having trouble with their built in wifi cards.
It's bad quality Tea pot. The tea pot's cover broke from the first use. I'm really upset because of that.
What's there to say about this product? It plugs into an available USB port and gives you a convenient place to plug in your first-generation iPod shuffle. There's not even a power cord--this is basically just a glorified extension cord with a convenient base--so it works very nicely and allows you to easily plug your iPod into the back of the computer instead of using a USB port on the front.The only downside I could possibly think of is that plugging the dock into my Apple keyboard gives me USB 1.1 speeds, but that's a limitation of the keyboard, not the dock. At least iTunes alerted me before I tried to transfer anything that way! :-)
Just got this thing and all I did was plug the power in and all the various devices I have into it. Everything worked flawlessly and it definitely clears the clutter. Since I have a laptop, this has reduced all my docking needs to just one cable....simple as that! Strong work Belkin!
We have the JBL Radial set up in the kitchen, so it can also cover the family room. The sound quality and volume possible is really quite amazing, very full with surprisingly deep bass. Guitar, voice and piano sound especially life-like. The only problem we experienced was that we had to send back two other smaller JBL models before we finally received the full-size product. Only the full-sized unit sounds this good, and naturally it costs the most (approx. $250). This delayed things by a couple of weeks, but at least the seller paid all the postage and sent the full-sized one to us overnight in time for a party we were having.
These speaker stands exceeded my expectations. Only took about 15 minutes to assemble. I bought these for my Polk Audio Monitor 30's. They each weigh 16 lbs and these stands don't wobble at all. I have them on carpet using the adjustable carpet spikes. Very solid speaker stands that look great, and don't break the bank. I bought some museum wax to help anchor them in place, as someone suggested, but was not needed. If you have been shopping around for some solid speaker stands. Look no further. These are a great buy, and you will not be disappointed!
First off, I'm not a serious radiohead or DXer. This radio isn'tmuch bigger than transistor radios I had as a kid. For only $37.00 @ amazon you get the radio, some earbuds, ac adapter, and an external antenna wire, and instruction book. Right out of the box with very little instruction this little radio is very easy to use. After a few hours playing around with it, I was delighted with it's performance. Picked up all the major stations very easily. BBC,VOA,RCI, etc. This is a fun little radio! Sure the sound is a little tinny, but not bad at all. What do you expect for such a tiny radio with 3" or so speakers. If you're a camper, or travel a lot, and don't want to spend a lot of money, you can't beat this little gem of a radio. Would easily fit in your jacket pocket or carry on without even noticing. Clock and alarm are a nice bonus. Has better reception than any small radio that I've ever owned, for not much more money. Big, big performance in a wonderfully tiny package. Recommended, go out and get one!
It turns out that this PCI card by StarTech.com has known problems. The driver didn't install properly. After it was installed, only my USB 1.1 devices worked on it. When I plugged in my USB 2.0 devices, it caused Windows to crash. When I contacted StarTech.com, they confessed that this card is known to have problems and recommended StarTech.com #PCI420USB. I will give this one a try, but if it has problems, I will not buy any more products by StarTech.com. When the new card comes I will write a review for it. Sure hope it works...
The MiniJam By Inno Gear is one of the best Springboard Modules out there, despite all of the setbacks and other problems that affected the dilivery of our modules, I must say that the MiniJam is the best because it combines 2 of the most usefull functions (memory storage MP3 playback) avilable to Visor Users, this is what the Springboard slot is about. My only gripe is that you can't store PALM OS files on the MMC cards only on the 2 megs of FlashROM, but that is suposted to come later as a software upgrade. Great Module.
Fast, small and light, however, two samples of this product have totally crashed making it completely unreliable for its main purpose, accurate backup. Cannot recommend.
excellent picture quality, easy to use, very easy to carry around due to the small size.Only one complaint: Even when I turn on adjustment for red eye, some pictures still come out with red eye.
This ink tank will give you a very high quality output and Amazon offers a good price. The only downside is the cost if you do a lot of printing so I offer you this advice to those of you that want to save a perhaps 85% or more on your ink costs. Buy a chip resetter from that giant Auction site for around $25 along with some bulk ink and refill the tanks yourself. Use a drill bite to make a tiny hole and then fill the ink tank with a syringe that many bulk ink suppliers will give you. Make sure you temporarily tape the bottom ink output area before filling. Then just tape the top hole with plastic electrical tape and your good to go. You not only save money but you don't have to run down to the store or wait for Amazon to mail you some replacements. It works great for me since I print 100's of pages a month but if you don't have the time or patience to spend a few minutes refilling your ink then Amazon is your next best alternative for no hassle shopping. I have never had a problem with refill inks but your mileage may vary.
Unless you are an expert in software development, don't buy this product. Installation is very unfriendly, nothing works, nothing connects. I wasted the whole evening trying to make it work and eventually had to return it.
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.
I've been using these capkeepers for a few years now and love them. Whenever I buy a new lens, I add a capkeeper to go with it. The strap (an elastic circle) wraps around the lens and the tip (which has a sticky side) connects to the lens cap. When you take the lens off, just let it hang until you need it again -- no more losing caps!With that said, there are a few problems: The sticky piece can come off - this isn't too common, but expect to change it after a year or two. The elastic piece can also get caught on stuff and break off. Finally, the elastic strap that wraps around the lens can sometimes be a little odd (it can sometimes interfere with switches on the lens). Neither is too big of an issue, especially since the breaking problems with the strap are very rare and it's such an inexpensive tool. I suggest picking up a few of them - some for now, some for future lenses or if one breaks.
Linksys should never have released this router! I bought it right off the bat, and it has never worked. First the wireless would shut off after a few minutes. I tried to contact linksys tech support 3 times, I received a callback once, long after I had gone home, with no direct number. I updated the firmware to beta version 1.3.7.5 this reduced the problems, but they were still large enough to make it unusable. It lacks the ability to route UDP packets reliably through the wireless, (No VPN or internet gaming), it stops routing wireless packets to the internet intermittently, requiring a reset. Again I tried to contact linksys tech support, this time via e-mail, again they were slow to respond, only after threatening to contact the attorney general did they respond to me (3 e-mail in 10 working days). The response told me nothing that I did not know, That the router wasn't ready for prime time, and it needs a new firmware. I wish I could get my money back for it, as it has been nothing more than a paper weight.
This is a great product for transporting small electronic devices. It comes with a customizable foam interior, mesh pockets and divider. It is light weight and strong making it ideal for travel. The only problem is there is no handle.
This case is not that great given the fact that there are better cases available on line and at retail stores for virtually the same cost. I went to a number of retail stores and compared about 20 different cases looking at the padding, size, compartments, zippers, straps, handle and construction design. I found out that to buy a case that has enough padding to protect the labtop, with enough room and compartments to put all the cables, cds, power cord, and drives, and designed to not rip or tear at the stress points (straps, handle, corners, bottom, sewing, rivets) , you would have to spend twice as much. Cheaper cases do not have the necessary padding, compartment space, and construction design. The Kensington model has a better handle than the similarly priced Targus models but the Targus models have a slight edge on padding and compartment space. The more expensive cases that give you adequete padding protection, compartment space, and construction that prevents tears and rips are either not sold on-line or are 20%-30% more than a retail store. If you spend thousands of dollars on the laptop, software, and drives, then what is another [price] to spend on a case that will truely protect your investment. You get what you pay for.
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.
Consider another receiver before buying Delorme's. Delorme's receiver works only with their software (the receiver does not conform to any standard, unlike most other receivers.) The Delorme software itself is not very accurate. Just in looking at the area of a few blocks surronding my home, I found 3 instances where a facility was shown as being located several blocks from where it actually is - but Microsoft had no problem locating the facilities properly. Finally, with the receiver I have, even after the device as been initialized, Delorme's software sometimes is unable to find it. (I suspect that is because the cable on the GPS side sometimes pulls slightly out, but fiddling with it doesn't seem to accomplish much). Real irritating out on the road, as it is when you find one of their printed atlas has been misbound and lacks several pages.
Good product. Even used it to see Jupiter ( dont have a planet filter ). Could see faint lines, 4 moons quite well. Recommended
I picked this up for easy transport of our five vocal microphones and two instrument microphones. The five vocal mics (two AKG, a Shure, a Sensenheiser and another one I can't remember) fit in their slots perfectly while the two instrument mics fit in the final slot on top of each other. It does make life incredibly easier as I don't have to worry about protecting the microphones any longer and there's no concern of misplacing about the location of the mics.[...]
I've had these for 5 years now, and I'm still in love with them. I have the cherry cabinets, and they are sitting atop plaster pedistals for stands. The S-center sits in between, and S-36 in the rear. Paradigm subwoofer with cherry finish matches these almost exactly.I compared these side-by-side with Paradigm bookshelf speakers of their higher design, and I am very pleased with my decision.You see, all speakers have their own sound. None are perfectly true throughout their freq range, each having its own sound qualities. But it is JBL speakers that are used in recording studios. You've seen video clips where the guys are sitting behind soundproof glass, listening to speakers, adjusting the mixer board? They set the sound qualities to perfection, and that is the final product pressed to CD. They are setting them based on JBL's sound. To hear the same thing in your home, you have to also use JBL speakers. Anything else will produce subtle differences from what the studio recording artists created. Even $10,000 speakers will "color" the sound. They mix to JBL. You need JBL at home to reproduce the same sound. Period.The S-38 is modeled directly after their top studio model. They use similar parts and technology. They even look similar!Also, most movie theaters and concerts use JBL.It is just silly to buy anything else, in my opinion.But that is just a Appeal to Authority, pointing toward the company's unquestioned dominance in professional equipment. My own experience is overwhelmingly positive. While even JBL sells "better speakers," I can report that I have never heard speakers that I thought were significantly better. I listened to a pair of $10,000 Martin Logan electrostats, and I wasn't particularly impressed after hearing my sub-$1,000 JBLs for years. Didn't sound much different, except that there was no bass!I absolutely love these speakers. If you can find them, just get them.
we have a small Living room so this is just perfect. the first one we got did not work so we sent it back and they sent another one and it works great. the only thing is the instruction are kind of hard to understand, but I would buy it again. great sound.
I purchased 2 of these drives for my ATA 133 array. They were speedy, I will grant Maxtor that, but crashed several times resulting in data lost, system rebuilds and so on. Anyway after the 2nd crash I got smart and moved my important files over to an old Western Digital drive I've had for almost 4 years now. Good thing too because not long after one of the two disks in the array (stripped not mirrored) completely died with no chance at recovery (would not even register with Maxtor's disk utilities). Thank god all a lost were some unimportant mp3s and the such. Anyway, you would expect more than 10 months on a Home PC disk drive. ATA 133 is nice, but reliabilty outwieghs the (small) bump in speed anytime.
These headphones are super comfortable and great for jogging. I bought these because my other ones slipped and hurt my ears. I was a little hesitant because they seemed pricey, but they were highly recommended by Amazon users (which always makes me feel better about buying) so I decided to buy them. These are GREAT, just as I had hoped they would be. The cord is comfortably long and you have plenty of room to move your arms and head about. The headphones do not slip and fit perfectly. I love how they rest over my ears. Even when I'm sweating, these headphones feel great.
I bought this to attach my Airport Extreme to a wall. It works well, looks nice, and is a quality product. It is a bit overpriced, but I would recommend it and I would buy it again.They have a lot of cost in the packaging, which is also very nice. If you were buying this item at a retail bricks and mortar store, then fancy packaging makes sense. But on Amazon, it would be nice to sell it in an OEM plain package and pass along the savings to the consumer.
Not really a review poster but I have been a fan of this brand for a while now and wanted to tell people that this is a good product. It is super easy to use and the sound is crystal clear. solid/ reliable. I strongly recommend it.
Was very doubtful it would work, because of other reviews, but went with it and it was great! my 40 SONY BRAVIA XBR 2 is hanging from it and it looks great. THANK YOU VOGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Well, on the plus side it has great sound and good picture the ability to expand the memory and an FM radio(iPods don't have this feature). The downside it that the screen has a somewhat greasy look. This doesn't show very much during movies but it is a bit annoying. The screen scratches very easily so I would reccomend a case. When watching a movie, sometimes the whole thing freezes up and you have to turn it off and back on again. This is not horrible but it does get on your nerves after a while. The spin wheel is awesome ( I like it much better than the iPods because the spin wheel actually moves on the Sansa View). The whole thing is very easy to use and very user friendly. Overall this is a good product.
clear, light weight, easy to use. nice quality picture. a good move on my research.
I got mine at a local Best Buy for about $60 8 months ago, and ever since its been nothing short of awesome. I dont know what everyone else's problem with this is, i find it to work very very well. Its very fast, and it worked on both XP and my Vista Ultimate 64 bit. You just need the drivers from the site to get the 64 bit vista version. It works with very far range. love this thing.
This was an additional mic to go with PS2 games. The kids had a Great time doing duets!!!!
I have a Sunpak flash unit and I wanted a diffuser. This one is highly rated, but geared toward the Nikon flash systems. I have to say it makes a big difference when shooting portraits. It makes the flash diffuse and not look so harsh. I wont be shooting anything else with flash without it! All that said, it is quite expensive for what it is...but it works great. :)
The camera case is worthless - it doesn't seal at all so pieces can easily fall out and dust can go in.Of course, the battery and charger are very useful, so simply buy the charger individually and then purchase a REAL camera case and a lens cleaner. You won't miss those 5 pieces of paper.
This case is orange not red which is how it appears in the picture. Also, it doesn't close so things don't feel secure. It's not practical for an ipod touch b/c the openings do not correlate to the buttons on the ipod. It's a very weird design, and I don't know how I will use this. Good thing it's cheap since I probably won't be able to get my money back without paying to ship it back to amazon. 2 thumbs down!
Since a Google search will turn up this listing on amazon at or near the top, I thought I'd add some advice regarding the 5060 "mode dial" problem. This is that problem where the on/off switch starts working erratically and then soon all of the functions begin behaving very strangely or not at all, including macro mode, flash settings, program settings, etc.There are two solutions - one extreme, and one really simple. I solved my problems with the simple fix. Try it and it might work - if not, use the drastic fix.The simple fix:1. Get a can of "DeOxit D5 Power Booster" spray from Caig Laboratories. You can get it from Radio Shack and many other electronics supply places.2. Attach the red straw to the spray head and use it to squirt the DeOxit into and around the mode dial switch, the menu buttons, and any other moving buttons that you think might have electronic contacts underneath. Try to avoid the LCD, and don't saturate the entire camera back - just squirt it into the crevices.3. Manipulate all the buttons and dials you have just sprayed.Voila! I'll bet your camera works perfectly now. My guess is that a gradual process of oxidation on the electrical contacts causes at first intermittent, then permanent discontinuity of the electrical switches. DeOxit is a really good electrical contact cleaner and removes the oxidation from the electrical contacts. (try it on slot cars too - they will run faster!). I use the spray on any old electrial switches that are mis-behaving and very often it will solve the problems for a long time, then another shot usually restores function.Some people report using WD-40 successfully. This works on the same principle, but WD-40 does NOT clean the electrical contacts the way the DeOxit does, so I recommend skipping straight to the DeOxit. WD-40 will also leave a greasy residue, and can eventually "gum up" when it dries out. DeOxit dries completely, is not greasy, and won't harm plastics or metal finishes. WD-40 can destroy some plastics.If not, proceed to the drastic method, which is to replace the mode dial. Instructions can be found here:http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/c-wz/_zip/c5060-dial-repair.pdf
This is so easy my 60+ parents and my 3 year old nephew can use it. And the quality is good enough that I enjoy it. This is the perfect size to carry in my purse at all times... so I never miss those shots.
After having read all the glowing reviews I purchased this item and was not disappointed. This is a very nice full quality function CD player. I have been very pleased with this item and its performance.
The pictures don't do this hub justice! It is SMALL, but does a lot! With the 6 side ports and the front for quick access you can't go wrong. If you have an older laptop with limited USB ports or under-powered ports this is the perfect answer. The included a/c power gives you the ability to hook up pocket hard drives without power problems. It can stand up (stand included) or lay it down to hide. Great product at a great price!
Good quality. Nice dark lightscribe burn. Great deal only $14.00 per spindle at Amazon. Would recommend to others. No burn errors either.
This item is very very handy, especially when shooting under low light. it's a much to keep your pictures tack-sharp
These tweeters really made a difference in music reproduction in my vehicle. My 08 Lancer was already pre-wired for tweeters so it was a simple two wire hook-up instead of having to tap into the other speakers. Now, with the correct adjustments on the head-unit, all the sounds are better now, and who can complain about the price!
nice metal box, great upgrade from the Netgear EN104tp i was using previously... but im somewhat jaded as every thing on my network that ive bought instead of been given is netgear...
Put it on High , Did not get Hot. could not feel the heat thru the cover. Took it Back. Will Try Another Brand.
TIVO is excellent. The quality of the slowest speed gives me 31.5 hours on my 30 hour unit and neither I or my wife can tell the difference between the TIVO recordings in the slow speed or live TV on out 36 inch TV (unless I sit inches from of it and switch back and fourth from TIVO to live. The issues others have brought up regarding low recording time in high quality mode are a moot point for us.I have used both TIVO units, the 14 hr and the 30 hr, and they are both excellent. In fact I was suprised how much the 14 hour unit held and what it allowed me to schedule for recording. Once I have my schedule set up, I don't have to change it except to check for new movies I want. I can look and program for 2 weeks in advance of what is coming on. It is also very ease to record using a specific time, much easier than any VCR I have used. This unit in fact is everything I expected, and I am amazed that something as good as this just suddenly appeared on the market. In fact I would have paid much more for what it offers. The only problem I have found is that when you schedule recordings as the unit is close to being filled up, it tells you it will have to delete some other recordings prior to there scheduled deletion (which is 2 days after recording unless you tell it otherwise). The date of the new deletion is reads 11/... 3:00 PM, and you can't tell the date. The TIVO tech tells me this will be corrected in the new software upgrade. They are also offering an option for people who have the 14 hour unit to upgrade to a 30 hour unit.The main problem is that in having this unit, I am getting sleep deprived, but this is a choice I make. Buy and enjoy, you can't loose.As far as I know, and I have investigated both TIVO and the competition extensively as I am invested in TIVO, TIVO is a no brainer. The other does not have all the channels, you can't record by time slots, and the picture quality is not as good as TIVO's. My wife just told me we have 23 shows recorded. Gotta go!BTW TIVO will impliment the software addition in the next upgrade or soon after that lets you choose what type of commercials to record. The new commercials will replace what commericals your show normally had in it! If you don't watch them you can FF through them in seconds at one of the three FF speeds. I was suprised when watching a slow point of one movie that I could FF on the slowest speed and still easily read the closed captions! Soon the TIVO will fill the advertising slot on my recorded shows with computer and electronic ads &lt;G&gt;. Any service that deletes ads entirely makes no financial sense. The company must have the backing of the TV industry to succeed, and TIVO does with SONY, Direct TV, Showtime, AOL, etc etc invested in it.
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 is my first DVD player and i really enjoyed the clarity of the picture. I bought the DVD one month ago and didn't find any defects so far.
I don't know why there are so many negative reviews, I bought the combo lock and the key lock and they both work great for me. I take them to starbucks all the time and no one touches my laptop. This is a great BUY, WORTH YOUR MONEY
I won't repeat what other reviewers have said but I do want to say that this is a wonderfully sharp, bright, and very well built lens.When I bought the lens and mounted it on my Nikon F100 I found that the AF would lock after a minute or two of use. I phoned Sigma and they said to send it in for a reprogramming. They were very fast with turnaround and the lens now works perfectly. Newer models may be updated by now, but the trouble of sending it off was minimal.The HSM is very fast and accurate, plus very quiet. I love this lens with my 1.4x and 2.0x Sigma teleconverters. In my opinion, a real bargain when it comes to well made fast zooms.
Received wrong ink cartridgeHP 21/22 Ink Cartridges Combo-Pack in Retail PackagingI ordered HP21/22 and received HP 60
Kicker makes some of the best audio equipment and this cvr 15" proves the kicker name. I Did find it cheaper from a few other places, but this arrived a day early. It says 1000w peak but it can go a good distance beyond that. Great sub.
These are made one suze not adjustable, hard ungiving plastic, THEY HURT !!! gave them to a friend with larger ear holes!
I have a Canon TX1 and i record a lot of video. Saving the video is quick and fast thanks to the class 6 on this SDHC card, i have just seconds to wait while a video is being saved. I would recommend this card to everyone. Not to mention it can hold about 1500 pictures if they were all in shot in HD.
I have a pair of these as part of my 7.1 sound system with a Pioneer receiver. They can certainly pump out some serious sound. And the quality of the sound. It's as good as it gets.
Other than going to pick up the TV myself at the local warehouse... (I didn't want to wait another 8 days for them to deliver it to my home, the process was a breeze. I have had the TV for a little over a week and absolutely love it! I got my DirecTV HD set up this weekend and now am wishing every channel was HiDef. DVD's are great and I don't have an upscalling DVD player (yet). Sound could be better but is adequate till I can get the surround set up I want... I see that the price dropped another 20 bucks so have contacted customer service for the difference! If you are not set on a 1080 set yet this is a great set at an incredible price!
Here's a feedback which I left for HLP model TVs also. HLNs are older thatn HLP and the feedback below compares HLP/HLN/HLM. It does not has the nunmber 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.... to be continued ...updated on 12/19:The TV has been working great ever since, no complains what so ever. I've also tried playing DVD and asf format movies on the laptop connected to the TV thru 25pin monitor cable and stereo audio cables, and it all works fine.
Great sound (though not really loud) and comfort (but not for long sessions). It's really cheap too but from a great brand, I'd recommend to anyone looking to spend a tiny amount on a decent headset.
Although smaller than I anticipated (not that it's a bad thing), this alarm works well for me. I will agree with some of the other reviewers that the Nature Sounds can be a bit grinding and repititious, and it is fairly complicated to program due to all of the features they have tried to incorporate. It's dependable, the sound is fine, and it is nice looking. I wouldn't recommend for someone who wants a one-touch alarm system however.
I got this one today because I was exchanging my Polaroid one that didn't meet my standards. This one met and went above my expectations. There are so many shooting options, fast charge between photos and beautiful images. I had a Canon A80 so I knew Canon's took great photos. This one is definately a good deal.
Would you believe there's an inexpensive substitute available from... Microsoft? TheXbox 360 Live Vision Camerais natively compatible with OSX 10.4.9 and up (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Live_Vision_Camera)The Live Vision Camera is not as beautiful and sophisticated as the iSight. It doesn't have autofocus (you focus it manually by turning the lens barrel) or a shutter to prevent unwanted video spying (instead a green ring glows around the lens when the camera is on).Still, the picture quality is excellent, the camera is much smaller, convenient and portable than the original iSight, and you can't beat the price.A great alternative to the iSight now that it is no longer manufactured.
These guys are great .... best place to get ram upgrades. This is the third time I have used them for upgrades.Their software will check your system and tell you what you have and what upgrades are possible.Hasn't failed me yet and the prices are sweet!
I love this DVD player!At first I thought I was going to have to send it back. I got it all set up and put a DVD in and it played for about a minute before stopping. I tried a different DVD. This time it just kept saying "loading" and wouldn't recognize the disc. I patiently tried a couple more times, changing CDs, opening and closing the player. I believe it was about the 5th try that finally the player worked and kept working. It seems it just got jostled during shipping and needed a little time to reset itself. We have had this DVD player for about a month now and have not had even one problem with it since.I love that the DVD compartment opens by hand so there is no open button to get jammed. My 2 1/2 year-old daughter has figured out the stop and play buttons as well as the power button so can mostly work it on her own which I love almost as much as she does!I have only two small complaints:1) It is a bit confusing to a 2-year-old that the red light comes on when the player is off and goes off when the player is on, considering every other electronic we have does the opposite.2) The player stands upright such that the disc has to go in vertically rather than horizontally like most DVD players, so it is very hard for my daughter to do on her own. And if you have a 2-year-old you know that just doing it for them is easier said than done when they put such value on doing things themselves! After only one broken disc, she is getting better, but I still wish it was a horizontal loader!Bottom line, despite these little knit-picky things, this Barbi DVD player is super cute, one of the least expensive ones on the market, works great and is mostly so easy to operate that even a 2 1/2 year old can do it! I highly recommend it!
This is a great switch.The offer says $10. rebate.Be ware... this is a $10 prepaid debit card good on the purchase of another Netgear unit, no $10 cash.
This was just the SD card I was looking for for my old HP digital camera. I love my camera and have no plans to give it up, although my kids would like a new one, as the camera works fine. The only problem is finding SD cards to use and fortunately Amazon had just what I needed.BTW the image with the ad copy is incorrect. You will receive the 1 G SD card not the 2 G card as shown.
I was in the market for a center channel speaker to replace an older JBL center speaker. Long term I would like to invest in refinishing my basement and setting up a high-end surround system. But, for now, I only wanted to spend $100 or less for good quality. I found just that in the Sony SS-CN550H center speaker. I am no audio expert, I only know what sounds good to me and have been very please with the performance of this speaker. I recommend this speaker for anyone in need of a reasonably priced speaker with great performance.
To begin with, I'm very computer literate and an experienced photographer. This does a great job on all of my various types of work: photo printing, word processing, etc. You have to realize that the printer doesn't come with a cable for the PC, so go to the Epson web site, check the model you need & order it from them.It does use up the ink, but at $12/cartridge it's a lot cheaper than many of the other printers I've had.If you follow the installation instructions closely, you'll have no problem getting this going very quickly.For the price, I don't think you can beat this for overall performance.
I've played everything on this machine and it's just great! I've put CD's into this machine and shook it with no skip! This includes regular CD's, CDR's, CDRW, and MP3 format!! Believe me it's worth the money!!
It works great, it's just you can't plug in an audio cable while this charger is plugged in to a nano. The charging connecter and headphone connecter are so close together on the nano that you will have to use only official apple stuff (as far as i know) so that using one won't block the use of the other.I cant listen to music in my car while I'm charging with this adapter. It's Apples fault for bieng overly proprietary, but buy informed.
When I bought this, I wasn't buying for the actual UV protection; I just wanted to put something between the glass of my (rather expensive) lens and the ground should I accidentally drop the camera. However, since I put this on the lens, I have noticed a marked increase in the quality of images that I get out of the camera. Green and blue casts seem all but gone, and everything just generally looks sharper. For the price, I couldn't ask much more. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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.
I ordered the Altec Lansing IM510 Speaker System and I was disappointed in the sound. It has a tinny sound. The directions it comes with were confusing. I shipped it back. Waiting for my refund.
just upgraded from my older 6110 all-in-one to the 6310 because of continuous error messages, grinding noises, interruptions, etc during scanning. My 2 yr. service contract for the 6110 w/ Staples just ran out. I could have gotten a new software service contract with HP for $55.00 for one year or 2 weeks to resolve my specific problem at $30.00 (neither contract covers hardware.) But for circa $250 why not get a new 6310 and an extended contract for another $35.00 from Staples?Boy was I pissed when the 6310 gave me the same error messages that I got on my 6110, and cut off in the middle of a scan the second time I used it. Nuff said. Still looking for a good all-in-one.
I typically shoot only L lenses and my shots are indoors at athletic events. However, many times I'm right on top of them or shooting a group of people with no room to get back in the distance . . . this lens filled that void for me. Great pictures.
The iRiver series has some great advantages for music. It offers gapless playback, avoiding two-second pauses when listening to a complete album (which can ruin continguous transitions on albums such as Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon). And many reviews suggest it offers higher fidelity for complex sound.One downside: This is one of the only players not supported (at least explicitly) by audible.com, favored as having the largest library of downloadable audiobooks/ebooks. There are some ways around that, such as third-party software that requires being a bit more tech savvy than you might be. But if audiobooks are your thing, an alternative (such as the Creative Zen line, or the industry-leading iPod) may be preferable.
Since my TV doesn't have an S-video input, I never thought that I could connect my laptop to my TV. But this product just works wonderfully. Very easy to use and gives good quality video.
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.
A great design with many neat features. The sound is above average and the supplied antenna's for AM & FM work well. The wall mount system is okay but the unit does move around a little when you install CD's. It needs a more secure mounting to the wall mount bracket. The main problem is that the dock doesn't work with the newest iPod nano. Even with the supplied adapters it does not fit.
This may be overstating the case a little, and I admit that being an old Main frame person the idea of a drive that fits on my keychain that I can carry with me impresses me to no end.In these days of 100 gig HD's 256m doesn't seem like much but nothing is more portable. Perfect for a person who needs to install demo software at a customer location, or perfect for a presentation that needs to be put on a machine.You don't get much more small and compact that this drive. Fits on my keychain can carry it just about anywhere and plugs and plays.In fact the only downside to the drive IS the small size. I'm the type that loses my head if it isn't attached and loses his keys even easier. Although the drive does have privacy settings so a user would have to wipe and re-install without a password it still an expensive item to lose.Of course if you are more careful than me about such things then it will really make your life easier.
I bought this product at LAX as I was leaving for a trip and love it - so much that I bought this one here on Amazon for my mom. It's a great travel speaker for your iPod, with a connector cord that plugs into where your headphones would normally connect in the iPod. Very compact and decent sound for the size and price. It's not meant to be a permanent speaker for your iPod, but would DEFINITELY recommend it for someone looking for a great travel speaker option. Requires 2 AAA batteries.
The quality of this mount is decent, but the design is poor. You have to put two lag bolts into a stud but leave about 1/2 inch sticking out.Next you attach to TV to the Vuepoint wall mount.Next you take the TV with the wallmount attached to it and hang it onto the two bolts you placed in the stud earlier.If you're lucky, you get the mount on the two bolts without dropping your TV. Then your luck must continue. It is nearly impossible to reach the lag bolts at this point, but you have to finish driving them into the wall the final 1/2 inch. Maybe it's not so bad on a smaller TV, but on my 30" TV it was nearly impossible.But...even if I could have reached the bolts, they are driven by a hex key (provided). This thing is ridiculous. Remember that the bolt is pretty hard to drive at this point since it's into a stud. It's also almost impossible to reach. Now is when a real bolt driver would be useful, but this is a round head, hex bolt and it stripped almost immediately. Game over.I called customer service after I had calmed down a bit. They were nice enough and said they would send me two new lag bolts (still waiting, 1 week).My advice would be to drill your initial holes into the stud such that the final 1/2 inch of driving the lag bolt is not too tight. I wanted it to be tight, thinking this would mean a nice secure setup, but if it's hard to turn the bolt, the hex key will probably strip and you'll be "screwed" like I was.If you can get it done, it's a solid enough mount and will hold the TV securely, but the design is poor. I guess that's why it costs half as much as the other ones I saw.
I have so far used only five of the 25 discs, but they have burned flawlessly on the Pioneer burner that is OEM to my Mac Pro, and read perfectly on my $200 Panasonic Blu-ray player.The burning speed is a little slow, but that is the trade-off for the low price.I think $1/disc is a lot, but these are by far the cheapest I've found. Every other selection I've found is $1.5-2/disc, which is just crazy when actual Blu-ray blanks are down to $3 each.I use these with Toast 10 to make high-definition discs from home video.
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.
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GREAT product. Dont listen to the people who complain about the lights. All you have to do is un-plug the main cord from the hub to your computer and the lights shut off. OR unplug the power cord if you are using auxillary power (power outlet). And dont worry about the whole powered hub thing. You dont HAVE to use the power cable, you can just use power from your computer. All the ports you'll ever need, coming from a guy who has 2 keyboards, 1 mouse, 1 gamepad(xbox controller for windows) and 1 external micplugged in all the time.
Picked up 4 of these for my new Canon HV100 - so far, so good. Great price for class 6 flash memory.
We get intermittent, frequent disconnects when using the router. I've tried updating the firmware and switching all the cables - no joy. Do not buy this router.
I needed a case for my Nikon Coolpix L1 and this case was the perfect fit. I had read reviews that it would be too small but I didn't run into that problem. The camera fits great and there is room in the extra pocket for a set of back-up batteries. I was very satisfied.
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.
overall i thought this scratch remover works fantastically. i had a deep scratch in my cell phone, and i was able to get it out with idrops. it took literally 3 hours of buffing out the scratch, but it did get the job done and you can't see the scratch at all. great product and it works superbly well, but it does take a while take out a big, deep scratch
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.
This is a great camera. It's easy to use and takes great photos. You can enlarge your photos and they still look great. An 8x10 photo is slightly pixalated but you have to look closely to tell. I highly recommend this camera.
When the plug-in for my ethernet cable broke, I was stumped as to how I would be able to still use my laptop computer. Didn't want to chunk it and buy a new one, so I started researching to see if there was some kind of adapter available for my problem. Well, I found out there was and the best price I found was right here on Amazon. I have been using the adapter for over a year now and it has been a lifesave. Thank you, Amazon.com for always having what I need.
Lots of room on this little card and I will be using it on my 3 months in the Middle East in the Spring. I have several other cards that will fit, it turns out, but this one will be my main stash.
I've never had better headphones than these, once they're in the vaccum of your ear all noise will be blocked out and you'll have the best music experience ever.However they're very delicate. My first pair broke in about a year of usage. Basically I could hear only one side, I suppose the cable broke or disconnected either on the plug or on the speaker.After that I bought a second pair, and I was extremely careful with it, I never put my ipod in my pocket with the headset plugged in to it, I'd always fold it the correct way and keep it in its separate bag.I did this religiously for two years, and about a month ago I was running with the headsets on, and the right speaker stopped working.I wish they'd make them a little more resistant, after using them I've tried to buy other headsets but the sound is crap compared to Etymotic and I guess I'll have to spend another $[...] since without music I'm just not productive at all.
I bought these headphones on sale, for $20.00. I'm very pleased with that purchase. They're very high quality for that price range. That being said, if you're an audophile, you're (obviously) going to be disspointed with the quality.
The BEST all around lens for doing anything. Great telephoto for portrait since it covers all bases. Great for sports photography, Great for weddings, Great for parties, Great for night clubs and a diffuser, Great for anything and everything. Be prepared for quality and dead on glass that delivers better then any lens I have owned. I treat this better then most friends only because it would be a shame to lose this glass or break it. Hopefully as time progresses I can move up to the type II but for now I am more then just content with what this has or can do for me. If you can afford it then you must get it.
Good product. Nice base sound for the cheap price.The cable is a little too short IN comparing to the aPPLE IPod earbuds.
If you have one of these, or 10 like I do, you might have figured out that they work great for spare AA or AAA batteries as well as USB Drives.Color coded, red for AAA, black for AA, and blue for the flash drives.Works for me.
The NetGear FA312 network interface card works nicely as long as you don't get a defective one. I've bought a total of seven. One just didn't work, another would only connect at 10 Mbps (actually, that one didn't work either), and another one had the (infamous) &quot;wrong PCI signature&quot; problem. NetGear claims that you can work around this problem, but you can't if you want to install two NICs in your computer and one of them has the problem. Anyway...the ones that work, work perfectly fine. If you buy one of these cards, you'd better be prepared to send it back until you get one that works. You can't beat the price though, so I give it 2 stars.
The install is not for the technically inexperienced. Download the specific instructions from the website and combine those with the written material that comes with the unit. Once installed and programmed it works great.
I have been using the Leica APO Televid 62 Angled scope for a couple of years and have been positively delighted with it. The images are so beautiful, I can't help but smile every time I look through it. Whether it's an egret, an owl, an otter, or an ibis, the view is simply spectacular. When other people on the trail ask what I'm looking at, they gasp in amazement when they see how big and bright and colorful the image is.The small size, light weight, and rugged design are what allow me to bring it out on the trail in the first place. The unit fits easily in my carry-on bag, along with my very compact carbon fiber tripod. With a nylon case, the two are easy to carry on a shoulder strap while hiking. Compared with the larger Televid 77, this is where the 62mm angled scope shines - its short length and small diameter mean it isn't cumbersome while slung over the shoulder, and the light weight, upturned eyepiece, and moderate magnification permit you to use a small tripod.It's easy to adjust to other people's height, too, thanks to the angled body that can rotate, allowing the eyepiece to point upward for tall people, downward for kids, sideways, or any angle in between, all without losing the subject in the viewfinder. Once the position is set, you can lock it in with a set screw.The sunshade has a handy aiming feature that allows you to aim the telescope at the subject before putting your eye to the eyepiece. I purchased it with the 16-48X zoom eyepiece that makes quick work of finding a subject, then zooming in on it for a good look. There are two easy-to-reach focus knobs, one for course adjustment, and one for fine. By my taste, the course adjust knob requires a bit too much force to turn, making it less responsive in fleeting situations than I would prefer. The other quibble I have is that the eyepiece doesn't positively lock onto the body, allowing it to occasionally partially unscrew during zooming. It has never actually come off, but I would like an unlock button just to be safe.If you don't need to carry a spotting scope on an airplane or take it far from the car, a larger scope will give more satisfying magnification. But if you need mobility, the APO Televid 62 is a terrific travelling companion.
I searched all over for an alternative to the way overpriced and overrated iPod, and I fortuantly came across the Zen. I had been impressed earlier by the Creative's soundcards, so I ordered one. I love this thing. You don't need any applications to use it. All you have to do is put the CD in, and say do not install applications. However, the bundled applications are much worth it. ZENcast is an awesome podcast receiver, and Creative Media Explorer is great for not so computer savvy people. The device feels firm in your hand, and all the buttons are easily excessable. I would recomend picking up a skin though, because you will drop this thing occasionaly. Strangly enough, I have dropped this thing about 10 times without a skin, and the thing has never changed. Another thing you may want to get is another pair of earbuds. The ones included outstrip the iPod ones by about a mile, but to really enjoy the awesome sound quality you need new ones. The E4s are oaky, but the ones that sync the best with it are the V MODA'S. They are the best for it's sound.Overall a great product, and I would reccomend it to people who would rather not pay outragous iPod prices.
The unit is doing a fine job with my new built computer with Q6600 and Nvidia 8600gts. It fits perfectly with Antect P180. One of the things I don't like is the plain box. Besides that, everything is great.
chaeper stuff around, but this is usb powered, so no external power supply to carry. The best feature is the size, just a little bit bigger than a deck of cards!!!!!!!!!!Also, great WD rep behing this product.
Okay, so I have had these headphones for over a year now, and they are by far the greatest headphones I have ever owned. The sound quality is exceptional, and at the given price, it is a steal! They are extremely comfortable - they feel like pillows on your ears - and they are sturdy as well. I don't really know how to describe how good the sound is, its kind of something you'd have to hear to really appreciate. One thing to take into consideration is that these headphones do require some "break in" time, for the sound to really sound as good as it could. Also, they are open ear headphones, which I knew ahead of time, but it might annoy a roomate if u have the music a bit loud.Overall, I give these 5/5 stars for excellence in sound quality, sturdiness, comfort, and price! I would definetely recommend these to friends, and I would stand behind these any day.
There is nothing I would change on this little guy. It's fast, innovative, and good looking. The controls are easy to use and navigates pretty well. The display is beautiful and bright. Sound quality is good.Some of the covers made by third parties make the scroll buttons hard to press and it can confuse the controls.I would highly recommend this player.
After using the plastic m100 stylus, I upgraded to the Palm IIIc (nice), and ordered this along with it. Amazon has a great price on these fine quality styi.-They have a firm, smooth, rubber head. (The plastic heads can get a nich in them then scratch the screen unknowningly, these don't)-They are HEAVY so you can control input much easier.-The reset pin is a useful extra. (Never search for something to hit that thing again!)-A rubber tip absorbs impact of tapping your screen. (Increases screen life)-Compared to the price of a new palm screen (especially color) these are ... CHEAP.Its simple, if you want a quality stylus that will take care of that delicate silk-screen, I recommend buying these. You won't be disappointed at all. I promise.
After just a short time with this, I'm really happy. The warnings about this skipping have proved untrue. I made sure I had the latest software update. I will say that I haven't done a lot of jumping around to test this, but I've carried it in a fanny pack while working around the house and shop. I did find that it is a little slow to rev up with MP3s, and so gave it only 4 of 5 stars. My TDK Mojo gave up the ghost after a couple years, and I chose this RioVolt as a replacement. If I get a couple years out of it, I'll be happy.
I've owned these for quite a few years. They are so comfortable you barely know they are there. When I bought them, I didn't know about the difference between open and closed, or rather, I didn't know open existed as every pair i had ever seen was the closed type. Anyway, my only gripe is that they are open and let the world hear what you are listening to, which isn't their fault -- they are intended to do just that!For the sound, I usually like things a bit brighter but with a nice, clean bass. I also like to avoid using an EQ. I'm not an audiophile, but I think these sound very good.One great feature is the replaceable cable. Eventually your cable will break so I don't understand why all headphones don't have replaceable cables (except for the really high end ones -- another junction probably reduces the quality by some unknowable amount...)
This product leaks constantly to the point I can't use it anymore because I am scared my floor will get drenched
This is my third Logitech mouse and it lives up to the reputation. It's sleek and comfortable and stylish. I recommend Logitech products to everyone.
Battery seems top work well and has the original HP features. Be sure to dig through the HP web site for the latest battery operating recommendations, which were NOT included with the orginal HP documentation. Be sure to REMOVE the battery from an HP laptop 1) if the laptop will be left plugged into AC power for anything over a few days (it is NOT required for AC operation) and 2) if the laptop will be stored without use for longer than a few weeks. I loaned the laptop to a friend of my wife and she apparently left it plugged in for weeks (since the manual didn't specify otherwise) and the original battery was dead when she returned the laptop.
I bought The Pioneer PD-F1009 301-Disc Changer as a replacement for a Pioneer unit that held 100 Cd's. I found the unit very easy to load and play.The random and custom play feathers make this a very enjoyable and easy to use system. The unit provide safe storage as well as hours of great music always at you finger tip. The size of the unit makes it easy to fit most any entertainment system large or small.
I had a very hard time deciding between the Nikon D200 and other digital SLR's with similar features, but I am very happy with my decision. The camera, at first, seems a bit complicated, but in just a short time I was able to really take fabulous pictures.
The FP32 (guess the B is for black) is solidly built out of aluminum. It has four individual cables, one for each USB port and is not a USB hub, which is what I wanted. No hub hassles.The audio cable has two header connectors on it, one for Azalia and one for AC97. My P8H67-V mobo can use either one but I connected the AC97 since I'll only use stereo headphones on the front jack.My mobo doesn't have a 1394 header so I'm not using that.The unit was a "tight" fit in my Antec case's drive cage and required some forceful pushing to get it in. The 4 provided screws are too big and I have no idea why they were included. Be sure to have 4 usual hard drive type mounting screws on hand to mount this unit in a 3.5 inch drive cage. The threads match normal hdd mounting screws perfectly.I ohm'ed out every USB wire before installing to be sure I didn't burn out anything when I plugged stuff in. All wires were correctly wired. Just refer to your motherbd manual to see where the +5 volt and ground pins are. The red wires are +5 volts and the black wires are ground to each USB connector.The audio connectors have a blocked pin so they can only be installed correctly provided that the audio header on your motherbd has a missing pin for proper keying. I matched the wiring on the AC97 header anyway just to be sure and it was correct.Gained 4 USB-2 ports, a mic in and an audio out on my front panel which is just great. Tested the green audio out using headphones and it works perfectly. Didn't test the mic in yet but I'm confident it will work fine as well.Be sure to buy a 3.5" to 5.25" adapter if your case doesn't have 3.5" front panel capability.Very happy with my purchase.
I received this item and it proved to be defective. I have returned the original item and Amazon has been promising me that they would ship the replacement for over a month now but has failed to make any of their estimated ship dates. Right now I am looking for another source and about to cancel the order.
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.
Amazingly comfortable and, as is typical of Sennheiser, incredible sound quality. The sound imaging is mind blowing. Extraordinary quality & value!!
The sensor is very sensitive. It doesn't require direct line of sight if you have a wall the remote beam can reflect off of. I hid it behind the forward edge of the shadow box of the recessed lighting above my bar and pointing a remote anywhere at that side of the room is enough to do the job. It has a very small flat (1/8" square x 1/16" thick or less) but bright blue LED light that flashes to let you know it is receiving a signal. It's so small I hid mine under the trim ring of a recessed light by cutting a slot on the underside of the ring with the edge of a file. It flashes out of the tiny groove I created and is bright enough to be seen even when the light is on in the can. The six senders that you attach to your various devices and the blue LED are on a ribbon wire as seen in the photo of the device. The wires of each sender and the LED can be separated from the ribbon and routed in different directions by gently pulling on them. The ribbon and the wire for the sensor are each about five to six foot long, so you have about 10 to 12 feet total to play with if the sensor wire goes one direction and the ribbon the other with the electronic box in the middle. If that's not enough the manufacturer describes on it's web site how to make a extension cable up to 100' long for the sensor using a shielded cable (like cable TV uses) and a couple of inexpensive adapters for stereo plugs available from Radio Shack or Lowe's. They offer a ready made extension cord but it's pricey compared to the described do-it-yourself version.
I haven't had to use this replacement plan, so I have no idea how it works. So far, so good.
I like to travel and take pictures everywhere I go. I'm not a professional photographer. I brought this camera a year ago. I have been taking picutres with it for a wedding, for trips to Europe and Asia. I like it a lot and definatelly recommand it. I only use the auto functions and they are great. The best feature is the sports/highspeed setting on the dial. I took pictures of landscape while driving through Europe and Asia on bumpy roads and the pictures still came out very nice. All my friends were very impressive with the pictures taken with this camera.The camera is very easy to use, and film loading only takes a few seconds, very fast and easy. The batteries last for a long time. I took over 40 rolls of film and the batteries are still good. The pictures taken with the Rebel 2000 are much better than the point and shot Pentax that I have. I brought 3 filters when I brought the camera. The filters are only [money] for 3 and they are worth it for beginers like myself who would scrach the lense easily. I droped the filter once while I was rushing on a trip. But the filter didn't even break. I was glad that it was the filter that I dropped, not the lense.The lense is 28-80mm. It's sufficient for close range scenic pictures. But if you want to take picture of a distant, you'll need a more powerful zoom lense than the 80mm. The Rebel 2000 weights much less than other SLRs, it's still a lot heavier than the point and shot camera. It does't fit into a pocketbook or small handbag. I had to buy a bigger shouder bag to carry the camera for traveling. For the quality of the camera, it's worth the extra weight and size. It's a great camera for beginner because the auto settings are wonderful.
I started my DSLR career with this cam. Have a film Leica R series with $15,000 in lenses but wanted to expand horizons. This camera is great. I have had mine for 18 months, still learning new thngs about it, keep the owners manual close. I also purchased the MCON and Telephoto 1.45. Macros are really great with the MCON. Tele is okay but only gives you 200 equivalent which isn't always enough. Some of my photos have been good enough to sell in the local art gallery. Buy this camera if you really want great pictures and a great price. I paid $1200 for mine and now they are down to $700 and more than worth every penny.
I bought this unit about 6 months ago and the install went great and it worked solid for about 3-4 months. Then the rear right channel went out in the deck. I confirmed it wasn't the Amp or any intermediary wire so I submitted a RMA and Dual took care of it immediately and sent me a new one.It was the same unit so I kept all of the wiring in place and swapped it out. The new unit they sent me only works when Aux power is on but not when the car starts. This sounded initially like a wiring issue so I checked all of the wires and even completely replaced the wiring harness with a new one they sent me, but still the same issue. I'm not going to return this unit as I'm already in the red with shipping costs etc. Just going to start with a completely new brand.Disclaimer: When it was working, it was a decent stereo, and their customer support was nice, I just don't have time to keep going back and forth nor can I afford the shipping.
This unit is easy to hook up and has a decent picture.However it is difficult to operate as it locks in DVD play mode and will not recognize the VCR feature. So basically it is only a DVD player. The remote is small so the buttons are difficult to use and the unit responds very slowly to commands. It does not have a skip forward feature. Only a very slow moving fast forward which operates similar to what you get when you fast forward a VCR with the tape playing. It also has trouble reading some of the newer DVDs.The unit comes with the Progressive Scan feature turned off and the menu will not allow you to turn it on.The manual is poorly written along the lines of a generic manual that could apply to any VCR, DVD, or Combo. It does not even troubleshoot the problem of switching from DVD to VCR mode.Not worth the money even at the new discounted price as other mfg's have similarly priced units with much better features and function.
Great price and product. Fast delivery by sender. Easy to use and compact. Can be used in car or carried in purse. Language translation a real plus. Would recommend over more expensive model.
I bought this about a month ago and have been very pleased with the overall performance and sound quality. Not only does the speaker have a unique look but it also delivers premium sound and is loud enough to fill a room with good music and suprisingly good bass. I like the portability and the remote control works for both the loudspeaker and the iPod.I would defininitely recommend this unit, great value and performance.
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I ordered product for my sister and I ordered right before I left to Michigan. I was looking for a pair of active headphones, I also researched this product only bad reviews I heard about it was that sometimes they were uncomfortable to wear. I got them on perfect timing and she loved them and said they were very comfortable. Other sites were selling this product for $50+, so thank you amazon marketplace.
Yes, the color and quality of the prints are great, but the ink will NOT last to give you 150 photos. Assuming you start with a perfectly clean set of jets, if you print some and then don't print for a couple of weeks you will have to clean the jets--probably multiple times--before the prints look good again. I guess they get clogged from sitting. That process takes up a ton of ink. I don't even know if you could get a hundred prints out of this if you printed non-stop, but I can tell you that you will probably get more like 50 or 60 prints if you need to clean the jets between printing sessions. That's uncool. They really need to sell the cartridges without paper so one has an option--otherwise the paper is wasted.
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.
So far I have burned about 20 DVDs using the Verbatim Archive disks with no problems. The DVDs are of high quality and I would recommend them. I use to use Mam-a but those are much more expensive....why pay more? I plan on using Verbatim Archive DVDs for all my important data.
I really enjoy my product it is in really good conditions (New) and I will buy from this seller in the future.
I used panasonic and some other brand with non-slip desing, but this one is the best...I use this product with MP3 as well as computer..The price is even less than 10 dollars..If u r looking for proper non-slip headphones, this is the right choice..
Lots of memory for pictures movies or what ever- Got the card for coolpix 90 Nikon- perfect- I might go to the 16GB or 32GB but the 8GB seems like it has plenty of memory to spare
In a time of $150 iPods and satellite radio, it's nice to know that a lowly $15 radio can deliver good performance and entertainment. I bought this for my morning walks and it picks up my local NPR station as well as the local AM talk stations with no problem. I live 30 miles north of Orlando, where all the stations are, so I usually leave the DX setting on to maximize reception. As far as I can tell, I receive all the major FM stations. The one exception is the university station, but my more expensive radio has problems with it also. It also seems to work well in my apartment.I cannot speak for the headphones because I've never used them. I bought a $12 pair of Sennheiser earbuds that I prefer.
The sound quality is not great at all and I'm not even listening to music. I bought these strictly for transcription and it's not clear at all. Plus, they're made strange. It took some time to get them to actually stay in my ear and to wrap around my ear. Maybe my ear lobes are too small or something. Anyway, don't like them at all and threw them in a corner. I'm still looking.
I got this player for my wife for Christmas and we love it so far. The feature that sealed the deal for me was the line in recording and it works great.I have a small library of cassette tape sets of self-help and financial gurus (Nightingale, Gerber, etc.). I know that recording/digitizing these tracks through my PC's sound card is possible, but the Zen is a very simple alternative.The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars is that it requires the Zen software to be installed on the PC to browse the contents. This is probably because the unit is capable of synchronizing Outlook contacts. Same thing with my Axim PDA. Not a big deal at all though.Sounds good, sized and priced right. Highly recommended.
Though the cord is too long. But the sound quality is super. It's worth the little inconvenience of tugging in the cord.
I just received my new unit the other day and when I came I was very upset, like some of you that complained about the low volume I could hardly hear it. I was contemplating returning it.As I went to bed I figured I will use it to sleep with since it was a low volume, then suddenly a thought popped into my head.It can only play as loud as the Sansa lets it, I turned up the volume on my Sansa a Voile! my machine is actually too loud to play in one room.So all of you that say it is too low, pumped up the volume on your MP3 and the problem should be solved.No I did not buy it at Amazon, I got a much better deal since it is nearing Christmas and I grabbed it, and truthfully I wanted it NOW!I really love this little machine, now I can take my music with me and spare my ears since I hate earphones.I am a regular reviewer for Amazon so I do not work for this company, so my review is true, I want to tell you what I like about it:It is small, it can fit on any little shelf, anywhere.It is portableIt charges your Sansa even while playing music, that is amazingIt is very prettyIt is very lightWhen you turn the volume up on you Sansa the sound is loud and clear.It is going to be my new little toy for this season, until I find another one. :^)I would not hesitate to recommend this item to anyone who owns a Sansa
I received my new portable radio and started using it immediately. It's sound is wonderful and I love the convenient clip that let's me use it while I'm walking. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a radio that just plays music from the radio.
I've had this case for about 3 months now and it is a nice case but it has a few design flaws. 1: this is a small one that I am not really concerned about but some may be, if almost all the pages on one side of the case are full, the turned pages don't lay flat so it may stress the discs if you leave the case lay open or if something accidentally gets set on it in the open position, and 2. The big one, the handle on mine broke dropping it into a puddle in the parking lot while I was carrying it in from my truck, and the case isn't anywhere near full! I am a little disappointed about that because other than that it is a really nice case and the price is great but the broken handle will make it a pain to carry around, at least it has a shoulder strap.
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.
Heavy and large lens, but gives amazing pictures and sharp focus. If I have to buy another one of these suckers, I'd look at the Tamron line.. :) This is due to the cost of this baby! Tamron didn't have this lens at the time. This lens is good on both a cropped body and a full frame. Using this lens on a cropped body will give a longer reach.
I picked this sucker up for $30 from Fred Meyer, after they made it clear that they had no other options available for charging my iPod from my computer (I was on vacation with no cord and a dead battery). I was only expecting it to last throughout the vacation, but I've been using it ever since.I keep the car charger in my car, with no extra cables to burden it, and I keep the wall charger plugged into the wall. The cable retracts easily, with a design much like that of a window blind (pull until you let go, where it locks, and then pull a bit more and let go to release).It's a small, unobtrusive, and incredibly convenient device for your iPod, and at this price, it's a steal. You'd pay two or three times this at some electronics stores for the wall charger or car charger alone, let alone one that is so solidly constructed.No question -- if you own an iPod, purchase this product. I was impressed enough to come and write this review -- perhaps you will be too.
This is my third purchase of the infinity reference series over the past five years, and I am not disappointed. I would compare these to the Polk DB series of speakers because a) I feel this is there closest competitor and b) I own and use the Polk Audio DB series.- I purchased these for 83 bucks delivered via an amazon seller (prime eligible), I don't think you can do any better with any other brand at that price point. There is a newer model of these out, but from the specs it is just a an aesthetic face-lift to the same product. Grab the 5020cs while they are still available at a "last years product" discount- I installed the woofers in the well-dampened kickpanels of my bmw coupe, the tweeters went flushly into the doors and are perpendicular to (and in front of) the driver/passenger (not ideal)- The system is powered by a 65w x 4 old school clarion amp with excellent parameters- I knew the infinity silk dome tweeters would have great highs from previous models, but I was unsure about the midrange frequencies in this component setup due to poor orientation of my mounting locations. I replaced a true 3-way factory setup with these, and was not sure they were up to the task given the tweeters are mounted a full 3 feet from the woofers. Although some further attenuation was required, using the -3db tweeter wiring position on the crossovers compensated for this very nicely by allowing the more distant woofer to meet the closer-to-ear tweeters for beautiful vocals throughout the midrange (yeah!).- Base response is what you would expect from 5.25" woofers, very tight and accurate down to about 65hz, nothing more. Power handling is very good, I have found no need to switch on the low-pass crossover to protect these from distortion. I would suggest they are fine without low frequency protection to about 40 watts rms, if you're going to make them scream (and go deaf) you might consider a protection circuit around 40hz and under.- I would describe the sound as bright, but not metallic. I equalized the range at the head unit, attenuating down a bit at 10k and above, allowing the midrange to fill out. If you are looking for warm sweet tweeters, you probably wont appreciate infinity (try polk).- The quality and diversity of mounting hardware is excellent if you don't mind the silver accents. I would have preferred everything be kept black, but unfortunately the infinity marketing/design team feels otherwise. The hardware is much better grade than the Polk db series, hands down.- Build quality and fit/finish is very good. The surrounds are very durable and the spun poly cones are fairly heavy-weight but do scratch easily. Glue application is not sloppy like on some of my Polk db's.- SPL efficiency is above average and I can confirm this qualitatively in my car.- Ininity's +1 cone sizing is real and not a gimmick. Visually comparing polk db to infinity reference, you will find the front edge of the basket is narrower on the infinity allowing for the surround to be of a greater circumference and consequently a larger cone. Compared to my OEM nokia woofers, the actual measured cone diameter is 4.25" versus the original 3.625"; thus results in a 37.4 percent more effective driver area! I do not have a pare of 5.25 polks to measure for comparison. This can cause problems with surround contact on factory speaker grills in some cases (like mine), so have your dremel ready to make some modifications to potential points of contact.Things to improve:- More attenuation options in crossover network- All tweeter mounting options should come in black pleaseGet the infinity reference instead of polk db if:- you want to save a little money- you like bright highs and tight base- your mounting clearances will easily allow for a slightly bigger surround/cone (same size basket)Get the polk db series if:- you want slightly more power handling- you like a warmer top-end of the scale- you like your bass to have a little more boom- you don't mind some splattered glue and junky installation hardware
It was a Christmas gift for my wife and she loved it! It is every thing it was advertised to be.
I purchased this wire for my car audio. Yes I am using it for my truck. As you see I have been working with live audio for about 4 years now and I do not like garbage cables. All the RCA cables for automotive use are a twisted pair of wire in an obnoxious color. This means they're cheap. I have a total of 3 Hosa cables now and am more than satisfied with their audio transferring abilities. These cables are shielded and does not transfer any noise to my system. Defanately going to buy more cables from hossa.
For 5 bucks these cant be beat. This is my 2nd set in 3 years and I am not nice to my headsets, especially my earbuds. These sound great and are above average quality. They are also extremely comfortable.
I bought this DVD/CD mega system at an electronics superstore less than a year ago. For the first several months it was AWESOME. I liked it because it did everything, and it was all wrapped up in one system. However, less than two months after I bought it, the store stopped carrying it, and wouldn't tell me why. Not surprising because about four months later, it started giving me problems. Average DVD's, which would be read just fine on any other player I could find, were said to be unreadable. I get this obnoxious message telling me &quot;this type of disc cannot be played.&quot; I found that if I opened and closed the drive enough times, it would finally read and show the movie. Now, less than a year later, I have to buy another system if I want something reliable. Never again will I fall for something that sells itself as &quot;all in one&quot; because if one part goes wrong, you lose the whole system.
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.
no question about the quality but i found the same item cheaper by $10.00 from buy.com
I was totally in love with my headphones, which were more comfortable than any pair I had ever had. Then I lost one of the earbuds and the other earbuds are all way too big. Now I have to decide whether to buy a new set or suffer through hearing the music only half as well.
Great cables and service for a great price. Received cables withhin 5 days as suggested.I would recommend to everybody , so give them a try.
I bought this DVD player last year. The battery life leaves something to desire but I bought an extra back-up battery for it and that seems to have solved that problem. I just wanted to say that I have LITERALLY dropped this several times and it has not failed me so far. I would recommend this to anyone. It is easy to use, has fairly decent sound and is incredibly durable.
enjoyed the TV and convenience of the built-in DVD until the DVD player jammed up earlier this year, rendering it inoperable and almost eating a rental disk. Then, this weekend, it suddenly stopped displaying any video regardless of the input used, sound continued on. Frankly I expect better reliability for something we've used so infrequently. I have ordered a tv only replacement for less than half the price since I suspect it's not reasonably repairable. Unfortunate disposable world today. I did not order another toshiba based on this experience, however.
Well, I bought this TV 3 months ago. First it seems very good equipment and with a great brand. Now I figured out it's not. I live outside US so Westinghouse is not in my country (Venezuela), and the DVD is not working properly. When you insert a CD/DVD, the screen just goes crazy and shows like half the DVD (in bad resolution) and half the freezing of what you have been seeing before. It was so bad! Piece of junk this TV.
i am currently on my second astra 2000p scanner. i have spent an incredible amount of time on the phone (at my expense!) with their tech support, and finally have gotten a new scanner. this scanner does not run properly with windows millenium, and frequently causes my system to crash. the sales guy (not umax's fault) told me that it could run with ME. umax tech support suggested that i go out and buy win 98 and install that on my system, because they are not planning to make a patch in the driver! luckily we have a system with win 95 running on it, so i moved the scanner to that machine. the scanner began to constantly freeze up half way through a scan and so tech support decided the problem must be the power cord and sent me a new one. after trying the new power cord, i was still having the same problem, and i finally hasseled them into giving me a new scanner, after having to send them my old one (at my expense!) the new one isn't all that great, i estimate that i have spent about $40 extra in shipping, etc trying to get this mediocre scanner to work. i will never buy another umax product again.
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;
So you know some of my background, I work as an engineer in the Audio recording and Broadcast Television industries for more than 25yrs. and have been an audiophile ever since I can remember. Last summer, I purchased a Boss 6" 2-way component speaker system for my Buick Century front doors. They were extremely affordable at $25 for the set, spec'd out very well on paper, and had more than ample power handling capabilities to match my amp. To be honest, I had never heard of Boss Audio until I bought a Boss CX1800 5 Ch. amp(80WRMSx4 & 200WRMSx1 @ .01%THD sig./noise > 105 dB) for this system, also having great specs on paper. I generally don't buy any audio gear without first listening to them, but I went purely on the specs quoted and price was a big factor. I installed the amp before buying the speakers and I was absolutely blown away at the clarity and punch of the Boss Amp driving the new set of Sony X-Plode 6x9 3-ways(also and excellent sounding spkr.) in the rear and the factory door speakers as well as the 12" 2 Ohm sub in my trunk! Having been so impressed with the amp, I figured why not try their speakers. So I bought the 2-way component system that uses this very tweeter. Again I was amazed at the clarity and soundstage of these tweeters. My son liked them so much, he bought a set to replace his blown Alpines. He only needed the woofers so the tweeters got set aside. He was also pleased and happy that he saved $80 since he didn't have to by another set of Alpines.So recently I have been rebuilding an old pair of JBL L19's and needed a pair of tweeters. I figured I would pull out the Boss pair and give them a try. Feeding them a pristine 75W audio signal from my Van Alstine modified Dynaco 150 and listening to the movie soundtrack from "Beyond the Sea" with Kevin Spacey(Excellent recording), I was once again blown away at the detail, clarity and texture of the vocals, horns, drums and cymbals. Effortless and very musical. Mind you, these are relatively small 2-way cabinets with 8" woofers crossed-over at 2.5KHz., but the sound was full and plenty loud only peaking at about -7db on my meters! I walked the soundstage to about 180 degrees off-axis and there was hardly any drop in level or detail in the high end. Fantastic dispersion. I couldn't be happier if I had purchased tweeters at 3 times the cost. Can you tell that I am very pleased with my Boss purchases? I think you will be too!
I purchased this 1GB memory stick for my older eMachines T6532 computer. It was easy to install and works flawlessly.
HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One PrinterPrinter is easy to install. Print color excellent, scanner works well. Installing adds printer as a storage device to bios and when your computer boots up it can't find the main boot up drive. You have to either be sure the printer is off when you boot up or change your bios back to its original configuration.
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.
Excellent mouse, works as advertised everywhere. Very comfortable!Only complaint is, wish the USB base cord was a bit longer :(
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 bought my sister a Kodak Easyshare CX4230 digital camera for the holidays, so mom thought a good photo printer to accompany it was a good idea. Since my mom isn't that computer literate, she relied on my judgement over which to buy. After LOTS of research, I decided to recommend this printer for several reasons:Being on a budget, the price of this printer was very attractive. I had planned to recommend the more advanced S830, but it was out of range. Also, this printer, like the 830, has the ability to accept mutiple memory card types with the included Dazzle! 4 in 1 card adapter, giving you the ability to print photos straight from through the printer on the LCD screen, without having to even touch the PC. Another thing I liked was the multiple ink tanks. Since this printer would also function as a replacement to an older inkjet, I felt that was a key feature since the old printer had just one cartridge for the colors, while this printer has 3 separate color cartridges. Did I also mention this printer is FAST? It managed to print 2 full color 4x6 photos on 8.5x11 paper in less than 2 minutes, and can print web pages and full color charts in less than 15 seconds.As for the photo printing, the pictures came out looking absolutely beautiful, as far as I was concerned. The qaulity may not be up to par if you're a serious photo enthusiast, but for as far as my family's needs are concerned, they looked just great.Setup was a bit more complicated than any other printer I've had to install, but was problem free. Be warned, though. There's no USB cable included to connect it to the PC. Overall, this is a fabulous printer and I highly recommend it to anyone who's just plunged into digital photography.
I am really happy with my purchase. Was looking for a replacement for my out dated nikon coolpix 2100. Was originally only looking at nikon coolpix's. But, was told that canon is the leader in point and shoot and compact cameras. I tried the canon SD1000 first and liked every thing about it except its look and feel and the fact that it had only a 2.5 inch lcd screen. Then tried this one and found it almost perfect. Takes great pictures and is very easy to use. I like the look and feel of it. 3 inch screen is nice and black color that is available. Was able to get it for $180 which is a great deal. I do wish it also had the IS feature and an optical view finder thats about it. Also comes with lithium ion reachargable battery and charger. Great picutre quality and very easy to use for someone like me who isnt that technical about cameras especially with the auto mode. Definitely a great buy for the money. All you need is a 1GB or 2GB memory card and case and your all set.
I liked it at first despite the fact that the time shone, at its lowest setting so brightly, it lit up the room. I put a clear red film over it to darken it. After a few months, one of the lights went out so that I now have a choice between very dim (with no red film) ~ my fave, STROBE!, or bright-ish. All this is annoying but I can adapt. The dock fitting for my nano didn't fit so I just had to plug it in free standing. Add too that, I just got a Nano, gen 4 and this iLuv doesn't charge it! It charged my old nano but not this one.Now the "can't live without" feature doesn't work! I used to set the time for 15 minutes of play to put me to sleep and then it shuts off. Now that I can't do that, it has become worthless.I abhor waste and it kills me to have to chuck this after 1 1/2 years. No more iLuvs for me.
My motivation for purchasing this TV was to reduce the number of components and wires on and behind the bureau in our bedroom where we had our old TV with VCR and DVD. I began by asking myself, "when was the last time I viewed something on a VCR?" I could not remember so I decided that I really did not need a VCR in my bedroom; the lone remaining VCR in our living room will have to do for the very occasional (probably none) VCR viewing that I anticipate doing going forward. So I limited myself to searching for TVs with built-in DVD players. I soon discovered that 37 inch was the largest LCD TV that I could purchase which also had a built-in DVD. So that further limited me to 37 inches. I purchased this unit because I have had good luck with Toshiba products. I also saw a smaller (32 inch) version of the same Toshiba Regza TV/DVD combo in a store and liked the picture (the store did not have a 37 inch and that is what drove me to make my purchase online, something I normally do not do for big ticket items. But this one worked out just fine). My experience to-date has been good. Set up was a breeze and the unit worked out of the box. I had to fiddle around with the Cable/Antenna settings to get the unit to recognize all the channels that were piped in through our Cable provider (Time Warner Cable). The built-in QAM tuner also tuned in a whole bunch of High Definition channels. These were the networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX etc and I was pleasantly surprised with this fact since I had assumed that I would have to upgrade my service to receive ANY High Definition channels. But looks like the network channels are provided in High Def with my basic Cable hookup. The High Def channels look stunning. Even the old Standard Def channels look great, but I have set the TV to TheaterWide1 mode to fill up the entire screen rather than view these channels with sidebars. My only beefs are: (a) not very well organized remote, in fact quite confusing. (b) The Screen Size settings that get selected in High Def mode seem quite arbitrary when I set the unit to Auto Aspect mode. Turning the Auto Aspect off does not seem to make any difference. Maybe I am missing something here, so I will reread the instructions carefully. But all in all, a great TV at a great price, especially if you buy it online.
These are fantastic! The bass is amazing, especially when listening to Daft Punk, and they block out outside noise very well. I would certainly recommend them and buy them again!
Amazon pricing is terrific. This product would have set me back almost $14 at my local battery store. It's a commodity so who can question a price less than half of that with free shipping and no tax. It's a no brainer.
First off you should know that this speaker is a good size. If you are looking for a little external speaker to make it easier to hear this is not the one. I have a Jeep Wrangler that never has the top on and usually not the doors. So when driving down the highway the stock CB speaker was useless. So I bought a little external speaker from Radio Shack that fit in the cup holder (told you it was little) this work fine for off roading and slow speeds but on the highway almost had to hold it to my ear to hear. Still needed an upgrade. Bought the Cobra HG S300. Like I said before it's bigger than you think. So hooked it up to see how loud it was, and it was plenty loud sitting on the E-Brake handle but not very stable or practical. Wound up mounting it to the roll bar between the front seats. And in that position I have NO problem hearing the radio at ANY speed. Usually have to turn the volume on the CB down a bit because it's too loud. The Noise Canceling is useless as it attenuates the volume, might be OK in a closed cab but useless to me.And it looks nothing like the picture.If you want a loud speaker so you can hear the CB this is the one you want. If your looking for just a little increase in volume or don't have alot of room this is not the one you want.
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.
I got this for my laserdisc player and transformed it from the equivalent of a 78 LP player to Dolby sound DVD. The price at $29 was OK just for the brand name. Bought a cheaper $5 toslink cable for comparison and will let you know. Right now I have unleashed the full sound of my 400 laser movies for the first time. Only possible now with upgrade of 25 year old amplifier.
I do not normally have good luck with remanufactured ink cartridges. Based on a single cartridge, this brand so far is doing well. It has been in my printer now for several weeks and has done a good job. Plan on buying a couple more cartridges of this particular brand.
the speakers work great...i thought when i first installed them the light didn't work...but they don't turn on till the vol is up pretty high....also the listing didn't say how many speakers came in the order...so i ordered 2 and got 2 pairs....so
My 14 year old son just bought this camera. We used it on our vacation for the first time. The picture quality is great and the features are fantastic. It takes a little learning but it is really a nice camera, and you sure can't beat the price for all the features. I am going to buy another one for me now.
As mentioned in other reviews, this USB key *features* a near impossible to remove CD appearing partition that auto-installs U3 software to your windows machine.This partition also appears on Macs but does not do anything. Luckily.There is a removal tool, but it enters an infinite loop on my Dell.Vote with your feet and do not buy this hardware.
I don't know of any other choice of ink for the Epson R800 family of printers. {this is one of eight cartridges used for this family of printers. These comments apply to all colors.)Compared to other families of inkjet ink such as a generation back of HP's technology, the color is even and wonderful. Permanance is excellent. Gloss finish is excellent for an ink jet printer. Hint: Use good quality and preferably Epson paper to have the fewest color balance and evenness problems.Although not directly a problem with the ink, Epson's delivery system can clog. This will cause streaking. The only way I know to clear a stubborn clog is to use significant quantities of ink.
I've had this drive now for a bit over a week and so far it beats my 128MB drive hands down. It somehow managed to get dropped into a flower pot outside for a couple of days - unfortunately rainy ones - and upon finding it and checking it out, it worked just fine. I guess I should learn to use the included lanyard when taking it outside the home from now on. Transfer times are quite good for large files or sets of files - I transfered about 300 MB of data in about 2 minutes to it from my hard drive.
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.
Nice product. I found the instructions a little confusing but overvall I am happy with the product.
If you are going to use this with an Airport make sure you are using the same SSID in the &quot;Configuration&quot; tab of the Configuration Utility. once the network names match youshould be able to just hit &quot;rescan&quot; and have it work. I have an Airport providing DHCP and NAT, and I get good range.
I bought this memory card to use with my camera,and it works perfectly. Good price for such big card. Nothing to say.
I bought this at Macys years ago. I wasn't a huge fan of tea but I absolutely loved this. The tea 'flowers' come dried, you drop them into the hot water and they 'bloom' in a matter of minutes. Some tea 'flowers' are more attractive than others and I definitely have my favorite blooms and favorite teas. This would be fun to have and serve at indoor parties or possibly turn into sun tea or iced tea in the summer.
VERY REASONABLY PRICED FOR WHAT YOU GET, WOULDNT BUY ANYTHING BUT A CANON FOR A CAMERA, HAVE HAD A DOZEN CAMERAS OVER THE YEARS - CANON IS A SIMPLE TO LEARN, QUALITY PRODUCT. - I WILL OWN MORE!!!
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.
I attempted to use the Pinnacle PCTV Deluxe unit with my new IBM NetVista desktop which runs on Windows XP Pro and is equipped with an Adaptec USB 2.0 card. The software seemed to load OK but the unit wouldn't work. Device Manager marked this device with a yellow exclamation point and told me the drivers wouldn't load properly. A trip to Pinnacle's downloads web site found the software but no patches or driver updates for this device. I uninstalled the software that came with the device and loaded the software from the web site with identical results.Because of problems dealing with Pinnacle, I returned the unit through Amazon's fantastic return policy and the replacement unit started up instantly without reinstalling the software. I'm now getting great reception, although with occasional freeze frames from unknown sources that usually clear themselves. Since this is a new product, I'm going to watch for future software upgrades and will enjoy using the PCTV in the meantime.
I've checked lot of reviews on the web and someone wrote that the "C" version incorporates Civil Emergency / Amber Alert functionality. Well, I'm not too sure about the fact that the other two models are not offering this function so I kept looking for the answer.And then I found this one that look legitimate :""100B v. 100CJust a note for folks that may be wondering, like I was, what the difference is between the B and C models. I called Midland and the B stands for Box and the C stands for Clamshell, as in the plastic packaging that most folks hate to open.Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 ""Thanks to that person who called Midland!!
Every thing worked out great. Got the product in the condition that it was promised and delivery was fast!
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.
Absolutely the best paper cutter EVER. I'm a card maker and I cut tons and tons of cards in a month.I have had my trimmer for YEARS and it still cuts like it did when brand new. The self-sharpening blade is wonderful and a MUST for me. My only complaint is that the lines are wearing off the base.
BUY IT! You won't regret it.Originally I wanted a 56" DLP but after looking at the size on the monster in local stores, and where I was going to place the TV on an 8' wall, I opted for the 42" model. The size is just right for viewing comfort without having to sit 20' away. The color is VIBRANT. Blacks are REALLY black, whites are brighter, colors are true right out of the box. The instruction manual is easy to read and understand. The functions on the remote are easy to use. I have a satellite dish and an outside antenna for local stations. The PIP is great for watching two sporting events at once.Set up is no sweat, very little to do even if you do it yourself. The few extra bucks for delivery was worth every penny. The unit was delivered when my wife was home alone. There'd be no way for her to off-load the TV and lug it into the house, uncrate it and set it up without help. The delivery persons did all that and even took the box it came in with them. Also, the price I paid thru AMAZON was the CHEAPEST I found locally and on the I-net. I couldn't be happier even if I were twins. Amazon always has the best price,... I don't know why I look anywhere else.
It does what it's supposed to, and CompUsa delivered it in amazing time.
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 wanted an HD camcorder but was turned off by the units that used a hd for storing the video, this unit took care of that. It uses the regular DV tapes you can buy just about anywhere. My experience with the battery has been very good but it wouldn't hurt to buy an extra. Video quality is great and playback is a snap since it has an hdmi output. The video quality DOES degrade when in a low-light situation. A good "for instance" would be when we went to the aquarium in Gatlinburg, the video of the fish was very sharp but when I panned to my family (who was lit only by the light from the tank) the video got grainy. The built-in flash is EXTREMELY strong. Only problem I've had with the camera part is that it doesn't always focus as fast as I'm used to so give it a second or two. I've transfered some video to my Sony VRDMC5 via the dv output and the quality is pretty good though down-converted. Price around...got mine for $399.
There is no warning in Amazon's product description that the so-called "Miracle Remote" is limited to operating TVs only. Get the product home, though, and the packaging states that this remote "Will Not Work on TV/VCR or TV/DVD Combo Units." So even if the "Miracle Remote" came up in a search as the replacement remote for a specific Hitachi TV (my search was for Hitachi model 19VR78, a 1996 TV/VCR combo), the miracle may only be a frustrating dead end that's not worth taking out of the plastic wrapper.
Worked well for 3 months. Then fell apart. The steel part that goes into your USB drive fell off. Poor quality. I believe Kingston is a tier-2 company in terms of quality, hence the low price.
I received this in perfect condition and was a breeze to install. It didn't break like others said and I didn't expect it to once I saw it. It is a great improvement over my old one especially since my car is a 1996 model.
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 had this camera for about a year and a half. Compared to the one I had before it, this camera was a big improvement. But overall I wasn't all that happy with it. The picture quality in low light was pretty bad, and in all but the best lighting conditions it refused to focus. If I could get it to focus and flash the picture quality was fine.I bought mine refurbished, and perhaps I should have taken the advice of one of the other reviewers and checked to see how many were being sold refurbished. 2 weeks before Christmas it died. I was out with friends for the evening, with lots of photo-ops, when suddenly the flash stopped working. I figured it had something to do with how cold it was, cuz we were outside. The next day, after it had been inside all day, I tried it again, and the flash still didn't work. The next day I tried taking a picture in a situation where I didn't need the flash, and realized that it wasn't just the flash that was dead. The camera still took a picture, but was only capturing about half the light it should have. I searched the internet for answers and came up empty.I'm an electrical engineer, and have been known to be able to fix broken electronics in the past. So I figured I would open the camera up and see if it was something simple. What I ended up doing instead was completely dismantling the camera, because it was impossible to take apart without doing irreparable damage.I was impressed with this camera for only the first few months that I had it, and then only because it was a big step up from the previous camera. But couldn't justify getting a new one because it still worked like it was supposed to, it just wasn't designed to be a very good camera. When it died I was actually overjoyed, because it meant I could shop for a new one. I could have done without the stress 2 weeks before Christmas, but luckily I was able to get a new camera in time for the holiday celebrations.
This is my first pair of "good" headphones and boy do I enjoy them. It took me going through all of the supplied earpieces, but finally found the foam ones that work wonders. Besides blocking out all subway (nyc) noise, I am an avid cyclist and they don't slip out or get clogged from sweat. The foam does get a little dirty from the sweat or maybe I just have dirty ears.The sound quality is great. I have seen people complain about the bass but if you have a player that you can tweek the EQ, then it shouldn't be a problem. I have the Creative Labs Zen:Vision M and use the custom EQ to adjust to my liking. Would recommend as a step up from any "regular" headphones and great price too, compared to other companies in the same range.
This MP3 player cassette adapter works great in my VW, and I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent sound quality! I am using a 'Creative Zen V' MP3 player, and my car's factory sound system (AM, FM, CD, cassette). The sound is akin to a very good cassette player, which as you may know, can be very good if your source material (recordings) is recorded well/properly. The sound is dynamic and detailed, with surprisingly excellent vocals as well. You do have to fiddle a bit with your MP3's player's volume output level to achieve optimal sound on this Belkin adapter. I generally find that if you turn up your MP3 player to about 3/4 to full volume, you will get crisp, powerful sound through your car stereo without distortion. The key is to experiment with the volume output of your MP3 player for a few minutes, using various recordings, in order to get the very good sound this adapter is certainly capable of. All in all, a GREAT product that will allow you to take your extensive digital song (or audio book) MP3 library mobile!
What can I say? For a penny it protects my ipod. Because of this my ipod still looks as new. Kind of hard to take on and off and adds a little bit of bulk, but it's still very thin.
This bag holds my Panasonic DVX100B safely and securely along with all my battery's, tapes, and many other items. Its very well constructed and has a very pro look to it. What more could you want? If you need a good camera bag this is a worthwhile buy especially if you have a smaller camera.
I had a clock like this for about two years, and needed a replacement. I checked out several stores but this model had been phased out. I was pleasantly surprised to find it online for much less. It is extremely durable, with an easy to read display. My favorite feature is the sliding bar on top for setting the alarm. Just slide it all the way to the right and voila! Never worry about oversleeping again.
I am an avid runner, mountainbiker and climber, and have been using Walkmans and MP3 players since the early '80s. Still have my very first Sony Dolby B/C automatic reverse cassette player (what a blast that was - too bad it broke down about 15 years ago). That said, here are my comments:- Love the battery live, looks, minimal weight, but most of all, the EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY.- Hate the software. SONY, SONY, SONY, get rid of these guys (the guys that wrote the Sonicstage software)! Drag and drop compatible with Windows is all we want!- Forget about the included earbuds or any earbuds - buy Sennheiser. The sports PMX (green) sound awesome but unfortenately are inadequate in outdoor enviroments (cannot handle water), the PMX 60 are noisy for neighbors but are virtually indestructible.That said, enjoy everyone!!
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
This is some pretty amazing technology. The image quality is fine. The LP mode is remarkable and I'll be darned if I can see much difference between LP, SP, and XP. I'm watching this on a Toshiba 27" with RCA connectors, so there may be some artifacts that aren't obvious to me. The EP mode is very soft and generally unacceptable for archiving anything. This machine is not without problems though.It does occasionally "freeze", requiring a forced "restart". I also found yesterday that it refused to finalize a particular DVD-R. The disc plays fine on the unit but when you try to finalize it...nothing. Strange. I also found something even more troubling.After erasing a program on a Panasonic DVD-RAM disc, I recorded another program. Upon watching it, the image became jumpy at one point with some heavy artifacting. Then out of the blocky mess I could see images from the erased program! Is Panasonic allowing beta versions of these things out or what?!
this set is elegant. although i don't think its not a &quot;real&quot; flat panel speaker set, it looks good.the sound is clean, crisp, wide. loud enough for gaming and casual listening (mp3, cds...). base is good too. no earjack though.for the price i paid ~20, its a good buy.
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.
The fan works, however, when I first start up the computer the fan is a little noisy. I'm concerned about how long the fan will function.
Great little product...granddaughters love it and figured it out easily. Being 5 and 3, they like a princess, Barbie, pink bedroom so this was purchased for their room.
The Vocopro is an interesting product and attractive but the microphone just does not have enough volume to sing with. I contacted the company and sent the item back to them and they sent me another machine but it has the same problem with the microphone not having much volume.I was disappointed. One can not really sing with out enough volume on the microphone.
I friggen love this thing as my first mp3 player I did a ton of research before buying and i must say I love this unit. I have my entire cd colletion on here at 128 mbps with a little under a gig of space left. the factory sound quality is not that great but it has a custom eq with 5 different sliders so after about fifteen minutes of tweeking I got this thing diled right in. Ditch the factory headphones Im using a pair of sony Highest end ear buds (non sound isolating) and the bass hits as hard as my car. battery lasts forever. Read some reviews about synching taking for ever.. If you down convert the bit rate from your computer to the player it has to convert the file before it synches and yes this takes forever. But if you turn of the auto synching in windows media player after the initial download. it only takes like two minutes or less to add a cd. have not tried video or pics. Would never do the pics but I wouldnt mind trying the video wish i would have gotten the 6gb unit.. I cant compare to i pod as ive never owned one but I am perfectly pleased with this unit.. My only complaint is that it took me a while to figure out that auto synche deal..
The A1 is built like a rock. Owned the A1 for four months now. It works like a charm. You'll get use to the remote and slow start/loading time. Once the HD DVD movie start, boy, you forget about loading time and feast you eyes on the amazing picture quality. The sound is also wonderful with the 2.0 firmware update with TrueHD 5.1 channel sound. I watched the HD DVD of Seabiscuit and Batman Begin last night, and both were the best picture quality I have seen to date. Batman Begin was rocking the house with the TrueHD sound using the analog 5.1 channel on the A1. The upconvertion of SD DVD to 1080i is not too bad either. I also bought the Samsung Blu Ray back in August, but it went back to the store after a few weeks. The A1 and HD DVD consistantly have better pictures quality and sound quality for less than half the price of the Samsung Blu Ray.
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.
The TV is great. Picture is wonderful, HD is very sharp. We are tuly enjoying the TV.
I love this keyboard. The backlighting is just bright enough, the keypresses are perfect, and the whole thing feels incredibly sturdy. I like the adjustable colors, though mostly it just stays on blue, since that's the color of my computer's LEDs anyway.I recommend this keyboard to anyone I know who's looking to replace theirs.
Ok so i was looking for an amp at a lower price and this one seemed perfect for what I need it for. I received it yesterday hooked it up all right. I have my power wire (8g) on the left side of my car and the rca's and remote on the left. My rca's are in the head unit in the right outputs the amp is completely wired right it has a perfect ground the ohms match up right and I'm not bridging it. So the protect light comes on as soon as I turn the radio on. Even with no speaker or rca's just power and ground. I'm very disappointed I've tested my wire three times there are no shorts in the wire or my fuse would blow.. I just don't understand why this is happening. RETURNED!
Just as a heads up-I drive a 97 Pontiac Grand Am and thought this would be the perfect solution for playing my ipod since I don't have a tape player. The problem: my cigarette lighter isn't compatible with the charger that comes with the transmitter, that might have been nice to know before I bought it. Does anyone drive a similar car and have a transmitter/charger that is adaptable?
I bought this because it was a recommended accessory for my Palm VII. It is too small. You can hardly zipper it and when you try it turns the Palm on everytime. It's going back!
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...
The headphones work as detailed and were shipped in a timely manner. The problem I had is not with the sender, it is with the quality of the product. where the earbud chord meets the jack, the wires are loose and separating from the jack. this is not what I would expect from creative. Also, the sound quality is not really up to snuff, unless the volume is turned up alot and the plugs are really deep into the ear.
My firend has some headphones quite like these [...]. I got these for $[...] the door and sound exactly the same. They are very comfortable. I bought these after I broke my iPod ones and, these are 10x better.
It printers really slow. I mean sloooooooow. ANyway, it is not supported by Linux. What is the big deal about companies realeasing drivers? God. All they are doing is supporting Gates' monopoly. It sucks. That's all I have to say. I hope they don't sell a single one. Oh and by the way, I got mine at BEST BUY and the idiot there got me a switchbox parralel cable to hook it up! Like that will help. I've borrowed a cable from a friend to find out it is a very bad printer. I'm taking mine back to BEST BUY. And the cable. I wouldn't pay $5 for the damn thing. Much less fifty bucks.
Wenger 17" Triple Gusset Wheeled Computer Case with Matching Removable Notebook CaseThe Wenger Triple Gusset Wheeled Computer Case was the best purchase that I have made in months. It is very organized and the end result is that I am prepared to take care of business. It adds to my personal goal of being an organized person. Great price for a great product. Would not hesitate to purchase an additional one.
I purchased this extender so that I could be more comfortable looking through the viewfinder. 5/8ths of an inch doesn't seem like a whole lot but it is enough to put some space between your face and the camera.To install, you remove the eyepiece cushion from the camera, slip on the extender and then reattach the eyepiece cushion to the extender.It does reduce the magnification in the viewfinder, but not enough to be an issue for me. The extenders can be purchased with your eye glass prescription strength in mind so one doesn't need to wear their glasses when using the camera. This particular extender does not correct vision.This extender stays on my camera at all times.PROS:Gives your nose some breathing room.CONS:Reduces magnification in the viewfinder.
Very easy product to use and to update. This is the first GPS device I have owned and am very pleased with it.
Great product to have, it pops popcorn with ease and all the kernels get used. I like this item, it's a good buy. Thanks.... .. .
This product pretty much works as advertised, which is a very good thing.It transfers data fast enough to watch streaming video without any problems. This was my main concern after seeing a competitors NAS unit fail miserably at this task.My only complaint is that you cannot use it as a USB or eSATA drive as well as a network drive. This means that it does take a long time to load a ton of files at network speeds, but this is only a problem when setting the drive up, so this is a minor quibble. This quibble however does result in me awarding 4 stars rather than 5 to this product.
Perfect power switch, just what I needed! You may have to press the switch twice before it the computer boots depending on your computer. Great Buy!
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
If you're a bass freak... these aren't for you. I took me a few tries to get the right fit. I'm not ALL about bass, but I do like a nice EQ'd sound and these are a very 'flat' sounding. So they're good for studio use and live stage monitors, but not for Ipods.
The only lens like it in the Canon arsenal. Read all the reviews online that you can find. They're all pretty terrific, and they're right. Stunning images! I debated saving a few dollars with another UWA (ultra wide angle), but knew that this was the lens I really wanted. It hasn't been off my camera since I got it. It demands a new way of shooting to get the really spectacular results that can be achieved. Pay particular attention to foreground interest. Focuses so closely you can be practically on top of a foreground subject.A suggestion: I like to get down low with this lens. Order a folding cane-seat from Amazon. Lightweight, instantly ready wherever you are. You can sit on it or, if you want to go all the way to the ground but have trouble getting down (and up!), the cane-seat is right there to help!Fast and free shipping from Amazon / Adorama. Three days to my door.The 10-22 is not inexpensive, but it's worth every penny. Thanks, Canon! Thanks, Amazon!
This thing survived the washing machine. After a day left out to dry, it's as good as new - and clean too!
The worst thing for this is, you have to bring a bench of disc with you and replace disc every 20 min if you are capturing HD video. I think most of buyers would take HD video if you buy a HD camcorder. But a small disc can only hold 20 min HD video, have to change disc time by time. The CMOS sensor is worse than CCD but it is the best sensor among CMOS in this price today. A lot of noise will come in low light condition! I bought it for $800 and return it. I think you'd better buy SR1 with a 30G hard drive. That would be a much better one!
Being new to the GPS world, I was unsure which brand and model to buy. I am happy with my choice, as it is fun and easy to use. The graphics are wonderful, the ease of inputting information is great, and the versatility suits my needs just fine.
I bought my daught a Aiwa CD player and like the other commentsmade the CD changer quit after a year. Went to get it fixed and therepairman stated he is seeing alot of these all with the same problem. he recommended to stay away from this product. Take his advice. I wish I would of known this earlier. Yes it is cheap for what you get, but it will only last a few months and then you need to go and but something else.
It does need to be affxed to the boat somehow. I guess I will screw it into the deck by the other gauges. It is nice that the holder can be mounted anywhere and the gps removed for protection.
I purchased an OPPO TV/DVD unit in 2007. My special needs grandchild accidentally knocked it off our table and it fell 30 inches to our laminate floor. After picking it up I turned on the DVD and it worked perfectly, same with the TV. I could not believe it still worked after such a fall.Thirty minutes later I accidentally did the same thing when I got up to help Anna. This time the power source plug pins broke off and it was unusable. I contacted OPPO for a replacement part and they said it was no longer available. James said send the part and they would see if they could fix it. I sent the part and in five days it was returned to me, repaired and everything works again.I cannot say enough about the tremendous service and reliability of our OPPO TV/DVD.If you are considering buying an OPPO product you will not be disappointed. It is rare to find a company as dedicated to their customers as OPPO obviously is.
After testing out 3 webcams: Logitech Quickcam chat($25), Creative Live ($30), and Logitech communicate STX ($42)this one is the best. The first two were pieces of junk. I really wanted to like Logitech's communicate STX due to the good ratings, but their drivers do not work with older computers and Logitech does not have updated drivers. I spent 2 hours on the set up and trying out their driver downloaded from their site. I returned that the next day. Today I recieved Microsoft Vx-3000, which I bought here on Amazon for $36 and I'd have to say it's a really good webcam. Set up was super fast, it took less than 10 mins to get on yahoo messenger live on cam). The quality is really good too. WOW! I'm a satisfied customer. I will update if any problems arise.
The product work great and I received it quick and fast. So I am very Happy....thanks buddy. It is the 3.5mm coupler and I use it for my ipad, Iphone, and laptop.
Firstly I'd just like to say that I'm writing this in response to the reviewer who couldn't download his photos. It really is easy.1. Attach your USB Flashreader2. Switch on your computer and open say Explorer3. Choose the USB drive4. Select all photos and drag to hard-drive destinationFinished ! BTW only delete from the Smartmedia using the in-camera delete function.I actually use a 3040 (and the 4040 gives you an another 1 million pixels per shot) for underwater photography (the F1.8 lense is a dream for low light level photography) and print out multiple photos on 8&quot; x 10&quot; - superb ! The 75 seconds movie clips are tremendous fun too, but it's the functionality and soooooo easy learning curve that makes this camera worth every penny. Read the reviews in the digital camera magazines (and their sites) for further endorsements. Have fun !
I own the Linksys WMP-11 PCI card and a Linksys Wireless 4-port Cable/DSL router. I had a 10/100 ethernet card in my machine and was running off of the router for a good long time, so I knew the router settings were correct before I went to install my wireless card.When the day came, I disconnected the wired network, installed the wireless software, and put the card in my machine. I powered back up, and although I had 100% signal strength and 100% signal quality, the link was terrible - I could only download a few KB of data before losing a link, and I couldn't even connect to my router's configuration page.I made a quick call to Technical Support and they suggested that I upgrade my drivers and firmware in both products. I was skeptical, but I did anyway, and it worked just fine. Since then, I've moved my router to the basement, two floors below my computer, with floors and walls in the way, and you'd never even know. I run with good signal strength and quality, and I never notice loss of connection or errors on downloads. I've been very, very pleased with this purchase!
This has proven to be an excellent product and a reasonable price the last time purchased. Produces very good photos.
While installation took a few iterations before I could get the mouse to work properly (not sure why but maybe it was the Bluetooth connection), once installed the mouse has worked flawlessly. I especially like its rechargable battery, the scroll wheel's ability to move both horizontally as well as vertically, and the custom buttons on the side. I like to use the left side button as the Enter key and the right side button's default as Magnify. Over the years, I've owned many Microsoft mouse products, both tethered and wireless. This one by far is unquestionably the best yet. The bluetooth connection can easily communicate across a room. I find that useful if viewing an online movie that I've downloaded from Netflix and need to move the mouse occasionally to prevent my automatic screen saver from turning on. Amazon.com's price was extremely competitive especially with free shipping.
Range is good. Extension cable included increases that if necessary. Solid and no problems.
I just received mine today. Everything looks very good, BUT : 1. The image stabilization does not do anything. I went to Wallmart and tried all camcorders that had Digital Image stabilization - the Sony and RCA there was noticeble difference with it on and off. I tried another Panasonic there - there is almost no difference. If you could, play little exra money (like 100.00) and get the SOny one with SteadyShot and NightVision.
Excellent camera for the web, youtube or whatever other video hosting site you might be using. Not so great a pic on the television. I purchased for the web anyway, so it works purrfect for me.
I bought this "filter" as a lens protector and it serves its purpose. For some illumination conditions though it can introduce some flare since it's not coated.
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.
I purchased the subwoofer when it still was 79.99 and NOT $159.99 when the price was DOUBLED earlier this year. I had to return my 1st unit due to the fact that it would not automatically shut off when the radio was turned off. Tivoli Audio replaced the unit and it works fine. It really enhances the sound of the Model Two especially when connected to my iPod. However,IMHO, it is NOT worth the current price. Sorry Tivoli, but doubling the price was NOT a good idea!
I've only had this unit for several days but am greatly impressed with the sophistication of this machine.I've already added the extra tray and increased the on-board memory to the max. Every day I discover some additional feature that I didn't know that I had. If you buy this machine, shop for those add-ons.The only fault that I can find is that you can't select the 2nd tray from the machine unless you're printing copies. You need to go to your Windows control panel and select the printer to change your preference to the second tray if you use that tray for printing checks, etc.A feature that I really like is the "sleep" feature. I have mine set for 5 minutes and the machine powers down to save energy.Based on feedback from other owners and my personal experience, this is a terrific bargain.
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.
I have had this printer for 11 months now and it still works like the day I got it. You will find that alot of the 1 star reviewers are not that computer savvy, or maybe they just got a bad driver. I use my 2110 constantly, switching between my desktop PC, my Thinkpad 600 laptop and my 1Ghz G4 Powerbook and still no problems. The scanner does a great job with photos and it also does a pretty good job at copying documents/images. As with all HP print cartridges, the black and color cartridges are expensive, but I get a fair amount of prints per cartridge. Overall, I am very happy with this unit and I am looking forward to the newer products HP comes up with.
New Laptop Battery for my Apple 1Book G4 14 does not work. I called the company and left a voice message, however, no one has returned my call. I will not do business with this company again; very dissatisfied.
This is a bit outdated now seeing how I purchased it a few years ago but I have been happy with it and still use it. Never had an issue. It works great to plug in SD cards from my camera that is not compatible with my computer.
I never have to worry about batteries. There is alway one charging to put in when one is low. It gives a warning which makes it easy.
As someone who's always wanted to own a Leica camera, buying a C1 proved to be a bitter disappointment. That first moment of running the lens in and out and hearing what sounded like gravel in the lens barrel wasn't a good start. I immediately sent the camera back and got another one, same thing. A further disappointment was actually using the camera. With a lens speed about as fast as a glacier,(f10.5 @105mm), using the camera in the middle of the day, albeit overcast, with 100 ISO film trying to take a landscape, the camera was screaming for the flash. I sent the camera back and bought a Canon Z135, great camera, half the price and twice the features, (with a much faster lens). Buy anything, but this over rated &quot;Leica wanta be&quot;
I'll start off by stating that this is the first MP3 player I've bought. That said, I'd like to address some issues other reviewers have mentioned in relation to my own experience.Issue 1.) Insufficient volume.Rebut 1.) Sure, if you have a need to blow out your eardrums. I find the volume more than suffient. Mention of insufficient volume in other reviews left me hesitant to purchase. If you like your music painful then perhaps this product isn't for you. Otherwise I think you'll be quite satisfied with the output it provides. Further, I'll offer a kludge method you can use to pump up the output further. Simply go into the equalizer settings, select 'custom', move all equilizer bars to max and adjust downward. Seems to nearly double the output volume on mine.Issue 2.) Battery cover doesn't snap into place with much conviction.Rebut 2.) As one reviewer mentioned, this isn't an issue when you have the case (which comes with the unit) on, and because the case (in my opinion) fits well, feels good, and is sturdy, you'll probably want to leave it on all the time anyway. This _nearly_ renders the problem a 'non'. However, you do have to take off the case when hooking it to the USB cable, so the issue does bear some merit though it's far outweighed by the positives this unit offers. Finally, on this issue, I test dropped the unit from shoulder height. It took about five drops to knock the batter cover off. A very tiny piece of tape prevents even that.Issue 3.) Headphones are not of sufficient quality.Rubut 3.) They're not ultra high end but I consider them quite good enough to use all the time. You could certainly go higher end but they're far better than the defaults that come with many products. I consider that a forethought on their part - one I appreciate.Issue 4.) Short battery life.Rebut 4.) Nonsense. Battery life is excellent. About twice as long on a single AAA compared to my CDMan on multiple AA's.Now on to my own pros and cons:Pro 1.) Outstanding sound quality with MP3 file types at 128kbps sample rate or higher. The provided software doesn't come with an MP3 encoder - BUT - they do provide a link in the help file where you can download one. You'll need the unit's serial number to do so (it's inside the battery compartment).Con 1.) Not so great sound quality using windows media format files. Most notably the intro (first second or so) of songs go so far as to crackle or distort. I'm not overly bothered by this since I have a bit of a peeve with Microsoft for pissing their own version of every format around. Example - .MPG's are great; Microsoft prefers it's own .WMV format. And the list goes on. Knock it off Microsoft - getting sick and tired of a new format from you for every standardized one that comes out from someone else - it just adds to the muck. *soapbox off*Pro 2.) It comes with a builtin FM tuner.Con 2.) Reception could be better.Pro 3.) Included software is easy to use.Con 3.) Conversion from rip to encode is slow, as is USB data rate. Not a major hit in my book - it would just be nice if they could speed that up a bit.Pro 4.) Unit is ultra light. You can actually twirl it around on the end of the earphone plug while you're listening to it if you get bored. NOTE: That's a 'could do' but not a 'recommend do'.Con 4.) None.Pro 5.) Case comes with a belt clip that works well.Con 5.) No armstrap. This would be nice considering you can't easily see what selection you're choosing when the unit is upside down and on your belt. You can if you buy an armstrap and wear it there.Overall I'm impressed and have been liberated from my Sony portable CD player by this device. I haven't dealt with Rio support so I can't comment on that.Kudos to Rio and to everyone who reviewed this product here at Amazon.
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 am NOT an "audiophile", "audio snob" or any kind of self proclaimed expert. I will also say I have used this item for a total of less then one afternoon and have recorded the vast some of 1 side of an older LP.That out of the way here is my review:Good: Direct drive, straight forward arangement with wide arange of controlls, well put together (at least on initial inspection), good software package (with a variety of filters, corrections and features for copying, converting and burning).Bad: Line out switch is under the platter and it has hard wired cables. Why couldn't they bulk head the connections and put the switch next to the connectors?Unknown: My only attempt to convert vinyl to WAV sounded a little flat. It wasn't bad for a first attempt, and I'm sure with a little tweaking and familiarization with the software my results will improve. I am just not sold on the included ATP-2 stylus. I have ordered a different model with a lighter tracking pressure.All in all I would definately recomend this item. Unless you spend ALOT more money I don't think you will get a better product. If you are picky about the sound or tracking pressure you may want to buy a different stylus.
This is an awesome camera because it is easy to use and the battery life has greatly improved over the previous digital camera that we have. The digital stablization makes the blurry pictures few and far between. Also the picture snap time delay is an improvement from our previous Olympus Stylus 510. For the money this camera is a great value and it is small and easy to carry in traditional case or I put mine in a wristlet handbag with keys and id.
Bought this lens as a 'standard' prime lens for my Digital Rebel XT. What I found was that it was a fast, sharp, and lightweight lens that made the camera great for long walks. This would be the perfect lens to take to an amusement park, hiking, or biking where size and weight are a concern.I've also used this lens for macro photography and portraits where it shines. The F2 Bokeh is wonderful and center sharpness is superb even at F2, much better at F4 which is what I use most of the time.On the negative side, autofocus is noisy. To compare, it's like a drug-crazed wasp trapped in a matchbox. Maybe a mosquito buzzing close to your ear. It's not louder than the shutter, though. If this were a film camera and I was trying to take candid shots, I'd complain more, but it's a 56mm equivelant lens.Another negative is build quality. They really should make the body of this lens out of thicker plastic. No reason to skimp there as the 'feel' of the lens certainly gives you much more confidence for very little weight penalty. Make it feel solid.I've got a 52-55mm step-up ring on it as I've got a slew of 55mm filters. This also helps in that the lens cap is further from the body of the lens and easier to remove and replace.If Canon had made a faster lens in 28mm at the same price point, I would have gone that way. For my tastes, it would have been preferable to have that extra field of view assuming the quality was as good.
I purchased this camera for my wife and she just loves it. She particularly liked the large display of shots taken, the clarity of the pictures and the number of shots using a,larger SD chip. She also liked the size and weight of the camera.
I've owned the JVC DRMV1S for about a month. Even at SP (2-hour mode), the results are indistinguishable from the source material (recorded from DirecTV SAT receiver). I have already created about 15 DVD-R's to archive TV shows that I'm interested in saving from VHS. I have also created 3 DVD-Rs from my Sony TRV-315 digital camcorder.Overall, I would give JVC an "A" for this unit. Results are of very good quality.
I spend 6 hours speaking with the folks at Linksys, trying to get the adapter to work on a Sony Vaio running XP. Nothing worked. The software which came with the card was buggy and appeared unstable
Great product, size and usability. My wife needed a little larger rolling case (but not too large) and this is perfect. She loves the locking feature.
Length:: 1:44 MinsThis Video using the Transcend 4gb card was done w/ an Aiptek A-HD 720p thru the A/V in as the recording cam, 4 bullet cams were mounted and wired to aiptek a/v in, the card preformed great no problems even doing 100mph around Toyota Speedway,you lose a little qual.on the video when compressed to upload to the web. but original footage and dvd's I make of the onboard footage are crystal clear. The Transcend 4GB is great as far as I'm concerned and I also plan to test the Transcend 8Gb in the near future.
The feeling of quality ranges from opening the packaging to watching the pictures. The filter hasn't got any scratches even after a couple of weeks' use.
I'm sorry to report I've brought two of these home in the last week, and in both cases the main unit won't recognize my existing standard HDMI cables. Both cables work fine with all other components I've tried. Panasonic tech support, after running me through setup and reset processes, says maybe laying out an extra $50 for their own HDMI cable would help, but a Circuit City guy tells me this is nonsense - cables is cables. Either way it's disappointing that a reputable company like Panasonic would market this as HDMI-capable without telling you the limits on the claimed capability.
I've been using this product for about 2 weeks and it works very well. I have to use the extension arm with my '04 Camry and that works well, too. Maybe in a city with many, many stations, there could be a problem finding an open frequency to use, but I travelled through Nashivlle (Music City) and didn't have any problems. Backlighting is nice as is the output jack that you could use with your tape deck, if needed.
[...] As I had suspected, this is NOT a portable DVD player. It is intended for permanent installation in an RV. That's why there is no battery, no A/C adapter and no D/C adapter. It utilizes a three wire,hard wired power system: One wire for 12 VDC to the battery, one ground and one wire to Accessory on the vehicle fuse box to switch the unit off when the vehicle is off. Also, there are no "feet" on the bottom to allow it to be put on a table etc.If you are looking for this type player, then this may be the one for you. I've turned it on and I'm impressed with the features. Full function display on the unit front, including chapter and title and full OSD. It seems to be well made, but I haven't played it enough to really ring it out. And if your interested, it will play DVD-R recordable discs. Haven't tried DVD+R. I'm also impressed with the quick response I received from INITIAL. They were extremely helpful and courteous. I'm upgrading from 1 star to 4 stars based on the quick response I received form INITIAL, and my first impressions of the unit.
I purchased the product because I was tired of listening to all of the talk on broadcast radio, including PBS stations. I have been using the Inno now for about six months and I love it. The music sounds good ( I use a pair of small Bose speakers). I have recorded music that I especially like and have created a couple of playlists. The recording feature is especially appealing to me because I sometimes just want to listen to my own choices. I have found that when I use the antenna earphones (separate purchase), and hang them over my car rear view mirror, I can get great reception while driving. I plug it into a tape like divice which I then insert in my tape deck. The sound is as good as I get when I do the same thing with my Sansa MP3 player. The music selection on XM Radio is extensive( listen to any kind of music you like) and the Inno radio works perfectly. I listen about 3 hours a day at home and would hate to be without it.
I have a 30GB 5th Generation iPod and had previously tried to use an Griffin iTrip (a gift that came with the iPod), which had terrible sound. I had to crank my car stereo to get even a little bit of volume, and I couldn't charge the iPod. The Kensington has great sound compared to the Griffin. Other reviewers mentioned that it was difficult to see the display, or the device could get in the way of a drink holder. I have the same problems in my Honda Civic, but not in my Nissan Quest, so it really depends on the vehicle.
By fiddling with the adapter pieces and the internal switches, I was able to get my alarm clock to work! Now, the only problem is that the numbers are a bit brighter - which is not ideal for lights that are on when I'm sleeping. Oh well. Functionally, it worked. I'm not sure if it was just my alarm that didn't specify, but it was king of tricky to find the right match with all the great settings the adapter had on it. I suppose it's worth what I paid for it. Now, once again, I get to wake up to the calming sounds of a rain forest, crashing waves or NPR :-).
The printer was OK before the cartridge axis broke after 6 month of normal use. I am not expecting such poor build quality from HP. Very disppointed.
Using this as a hub for my desktop Linux Ubuntu system. I have my mp3, flash drive and wireless usb plugged in all the time. No additional drivers needed for Linux, plugged it in, automatically recognized and available.
I was very happy with this product and will order it again when I run out.
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 bought this filter for my chrome Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens. I am familiar with the very high quality of B+W filters. However, I chose this particular filter to match the color of my lens. I was so disappointed when I received the item! Yes, it's just a matter of aesthetics, but when you pay a premium price, you expect to be completely satisfied!
I love my Nikon and I love this lens as my newest addition to my collection. Works very well with the DX and can be used to do a number of things that you might not think possible. Wish it had a bigger app level indicator. Other than that, great lens. Love it!
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.
This was purchased as part of a bundle with a Canon A490 camera. The bundle was a gift for a male relative, who seems quite pleased. The case looks pretty good, appears to be well constructed, and has a belt loop and a cover to hold the camera securely while moving around. It also has a small external pocket big enough to hold an extra SD memory card or two, and a spare pair of AA batteries. For the money, it seems like a good deal. I own a Lowes very similar design that I have used a lot for several years with no problems at all.
I got the Canon PowerShot SD750 in 2008. I loved the large LCD screen and the amazing quality of pictures. My favorite modes on this camera were the digital macro which allows you to shoot images at close distances and the color accent that allows you to pick on color to accent in the picture. I also used the many other settings as well for fireworks, aquarium, sunset, snow, etc and they all work great! The time to take a picture is very quick. I take videos all the time and this camera was great for that. The zoom was fantastic and still got clear pictures even at 3x zoom. A lot of people thought I was using a professional camera or photoshop with the quality and color of some of the pictures I took. The design and layout of the camera is very easy to use. It's very light weight and durable. (I used a mitten for a case the whole time I had it) I have quite a few friends with the same camera and they have also had it for years with no problems. Have dropped it a couple times but never had any technical problems until 2 1/2 years later I dropped it in the sand (technologies worst enemy). I went and bought a Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS for it's replacement and have had it for a couple months and do NOT like it as well as my other camera. I'm probably going to return this camera and go back to my SD750. I know there's higher technology out there but I haven't found a camera I like better than my SD750. Love it and would recommend it to anyone!
I purchased this product for my parents to work with Directv and it works perfectly. They were able to order pay per view and sports programming without any issues.
I have had 3 pairs of these in the last 12 years! They have never stopped working on me I just lose them! They sound great and for only 10 bucks you cant beat them.
I love my Leica. It is rock solid and it takes nice pictures. It is true that there are some noise problems in iso 200 and 400, but hey then I just use iso 100 for indoor shots. That requires longer opening times and can give blurry pictures, but usually I just set it to take 4 or 8 pictures at a time and then at least one of them is usually ok. Should I buy again I would probably go for Canon Digital Rebel which is almost in the same pricerange.
This mouse is flat out the best mouse you can buy with wireless, bluetooth technology.The rechargable battery gives the product very long usage before recharging. The mouse has tremendous range over 30 feet from my PC, and it operates flawlessly.I have gone through many a mouse,and I honestly say that Laser Mouse 8000 is a keeper!
Don't waste your time w/ the others, like I did. Only order the Cables-To-Go cat.6 through Amazon proper; esp if you're trying to do video or gaming.
I purchased this in order to connect 2 PCs to one monitor, mouse, and keyboard. I got the product and discovered that it only had a VGA monitor connector. My monitor had a DVI connector cable, so I ordered a DVI to VGA adapter which just arrived and it did not work with the unit. I am now waiting for a VGA cable to arrive so I can try that approach. The information on the unit did not indicate that it would not work with an adaptor! I will see if it works with the new cable in a couple of days, but I am not holding much hope!UPDATE: Received the new cable and it still did not work. Ended up returning the item for credit. I was a bit disappointed that Amazon charged me $9 to return a non-working unit, however.
I'm a small woman so larger binoculars don't let the eye pieces go close enough together to have one view, but these do. I can also find an object with the farther focus then zoom in easier rather than hunting for it with the stronger setting. The smaller size and weight make carring it all day easier so I'm not tempted to leave them behind then wish I had some. The conveniece factor outweights the few times I wish I had more powerful. Got a great price and service was fantastic.
This router has good functionality and ease of use, but reliability is more important for me and this router hangs about once a day, so I'm giving it 1 star. You need to unplug the power cord and plug it back in every time to get it to work again.The range is a bit disappointing, too. About 30ft indoors.On the plus side, 128bit WEP and ability to limit access by MAC address are nice, and it's very easy to set up.Reading around some forums makes me think that the hanging problem is not universal, so if you're lucky enough to get one that works, it's not a bad router if you don't need long range wireless.For me, I'm returning it for a refund.
I have been in the audio industry for 10 years, and never have I seen a product sound so good for so cheap. This amp is practically a miracle !!! Put one in every room!!! Incredible imaging!! Super fast!!! Quiet!! And you can use batteries and power a pair of speakers at the beach!!! Every home should have one!!
Bought this to replace worn out cleaning rolls on my CD/DVD cleaning machine. Perfect fit and works as advertised. Good price for replacement parts.
It worked for my Pioneer Receiver and my Panasonic 5 disk DVD changer (but I couldn't change disks).It did NOT work for my Sylvania TV or my JVC VCR at all.Also, the buttons on the remote are very mushy and there is no indication that you are actually pressing any buttons (like a light or a click noise). All in all: not a good remote.I will say this for it, it is more ergonomically friendly than most of the remotes that came with my systems.So back to the store it goes.
I standardized all of my Nikon lens to take 77mm filters and needed some extra caps. These are good quality Nikon caps.
if you own redhat 7 (or downloaded it) or a recent kernel /w usb backport patch, you can use this scanner without fiddling with anything but plugging it in and setting up &quot;SANE&quot;. (set module to epson and set path to /dev/usb/scanner) i use linux for nearly 5 years now and had terrible problems with scanners (i never owned a scsi one) but this one is great. it scanes fast like the devil and the quality is great. happy gimping!!!
I have owned this TV for about three years now. What an absolute disaster...I am on my fifth lamp with what I call normal use.The tv keeps getting hot and shutting down.My newest lamp worked for 7 days and then quit.No wonder these DLP televisions did not last long.
These bracket enable you to mount your speakers in tough places. Since my JBL speakers are white, perfect! The price was very competitive also.
Not much to say about it. Its exactly the same as my original lense cap.Nothing to complain about.It even arrived the next day, which was wonderful.
I was apprehensive of buying this product due to the bad reviews I had seen in this page. Since I didn't want to spend more on a better known brand I decided to take my chances and go with this one. It turned out to be an excellent product. It is not noisy as I read a review before this. The tower design circulates air in a less focused way than the the normal round design, which is a benefit for me since the cooling efect is better distributed. We don't have air conditioning in our bedroom but this fan keeps it cool. The oscilating feature works fine as does the remote control. I came back to this page so I could email a friend the link and decided to recomend this product. Great value.
Great to use when you make your own CD/DVD's. I make slide shows/videos for family members. I take their pictures/video and make a movie for them. Then I burn it onto DVD and also put their pictures on a CD for them. This holds 2 disks. Perfect. Easy to break corners on the cases, but then again, they are made of rigid plastic. No different than any other CD case you own.
I don't know about the extra power yet, but it makes it feel much more natural to shoot pictures vertically. I love that feature on my D1x now I have it on my F-100 too!
Well, I purchased this camera while stationed in Kuwait, used it over there, and back in the states. Contrary to some peoples beliefs, this camera is the best camera I have had my grubby little paws on ever. Everything about this camera is great. The instruction manual is mildly lengthy, but if you want to use the camera at its fullest potential, reading it is a must. Great picture quality. I have printed out 8 x 10's and they look incredible, this also being used with a good printer. Outdoor shots, indoor shots, close up shots, backlighting; this camera does it all. It does seem to become mildly testy though when there is a low light situation and you aren't using a flash. It is very sensitive to movement then and 9 times out of 10 your picture will not come out probably as clear as you would like, which is why you are supposed to use the flash. Overall, great camera, and definitely worth the cash tossed down to acquire it.
This product works fantastically! Its so much better than the others i have tried, including the wireless type made by other companies. Of course when you get an ipod playing kit installed in your car it will sound better, but this is a great alternative to getting something so expensive done. I loved it so much I bought my sister and brother one.
I have two computers one with Win XP one With Win 98SE. Both were up and running in less than 1 hour. I already had a cable modem. Adding the wireless router took a little over 15 minutes. The wireless USB-connected Win 98 machine took a little longeer because it is jus plain slow. The instructions are great and the hardware works perfectly. I was able to get file sharing going within the hour and am still working or printer sharing. You can't beat the price/performance ration.
Should have returned this right away. Sony Support is useless. For my PC to recognize there was a DVD drive I had to turn it off and on repeatedly. All of a sudden the DVD capability does not work . CD's do. I would never buy a Sony anything again.
This charger is great, it plugs directly into the Zen, no need for the adapter you need to charge on the computer. It charges faster than on the computer too. About 3 hours if your battery is completely dead. Also you can still use your Zen while your charging it, can't do that while it's charging on the computer unless you have Creative Media Source installed and even then you can only play it over your computer.While it's charging it shows the flashing battery icon in the upper right corner, and when it's done it will go away completely.
Burns through ink fairly quick but what 4n1 doesn't. We purchased this machine from Amazon after leaving Circuit City...they wanted roughly $103.00 for a used model! I think we got ours here for around $60.00. Works great for our business...saves space, time and effort. Highly recommended.
Got rid of the cannon printer because it was not an all in one, and actually I did have a problem with Cannons ink cartridges and they said it was my machine ..I said ok and got rid of the problem and boughjt an Epson, great machine love it
it fits the gamin nuvi perfectly much better price than stores and other sitesthank you amazon!
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.
Had this unit for 3 years before an accident destroyed it. For the money, It doesn't get much better. Most stereos now days are cheap with built in CD/DVD players and i wanted a more traditional receiver. Used it mostly for music playback. It fills a small/medium sized room with a lot of sound. I cranked this thing so much daily for 3 years and never had any problems other than one speaker failed after 2 years. Could have spend 3 times as much and gotten the same quality. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a budget sound system. I stick by Sony religiously.
Having recently purchasing a pair of monitor 50s & a pair of monitor 40s as well as a pair of R50s, I feel that I am uniquely qualified to rate the R50s as they compare to nearly the exact same speaker but a different line (the 'r' series compared to the 'monitor' series). These speakers are quite stunning in sound an appearance. The ONLY real difference in these three different speakers are really the one inch tweeter installed in the monitor series as apposed the the 3/4" tweeter installed in the 'R' series. I personally would not have believed that a slighly smaller dome tweeter would have made such a difference, but to put it plainly...It did. Having heard them both on a straight A to B comparison, I re-sold my R50s. I think that pretty much says it all. Thanx for listening.
For a few years, I used to have a really small Casio camera, which I kept in a matching-size Lowepro case, which would easily fit into a pocket of pretty much any (men's) jeans or shorts that I would wear, which was certainly very convenient for hiking or bike trips, or just urban exploring. After losing the old camera and case, I chose to get a slightly bigger camera,Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1, and decided to order a suitable case - preferably the same brand - right away in the same shipment. While I liked the external sizes ofLowepro Ridge 10- it certainly would go into any pocket, just like my old case did - I realized that it would be a bit too small for the new camera. Checking case sizes on the manufacturer's (Lowepro's) web site, I realized thatLowepro Ridge 20would probably the best match, but as this model was out of stock at the moment, I settled for the slightly bigger Lowepro 30.Well, what can I say? It is certainly a nice case, even though it is a bit too big for my particular camera. The case's little pockets offer enough space for such things as a USB flash memory stick and a USB cable, whenever I need to pack them along, and the entire case seems to provide good cushioning for the camera itself. But, being designed for bigger camera, the case of course won't fit into most pockets: it would fit into my overcoat's pockets, but not into the jeans' pockets, for example. So in most cases I end up just carrying it on my neck using the shoulder strap provided.
The product is exactly like the description says. It's well made and does what it's suppose to do.
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 have been slowly stepping up my A/V systems in my home theater and never get disappointed when I do. I recently ditched my 27" CRT with picture problems to a 52" LCD HDTV and also upgraded all my cables to go with it. I got these cables for my DVD player/surround system and am nothing short of impressed with the picture quality they provide. I can't wait to upgrade this system to include an HDMI output, but am thrilled with what I have. These cables are a must if your system will support them unless, of course, you have the HDMI option. (In which case I strongly suggest the HDMI)
I was pretty excited about setting up a wireless network at home and did a little research beforehand. I first wanted to go with Linksys, but I realized I was just influenced by all the ads for it that appear here on Amazon. I found a pretty good web site, Practically Networked (search for it), and this product didn't get great reviews; products made by other companies fared better.I went with it, though, when I found it for a good price.I'm pretty good with tech stuff, I maintain a web page and maintain/fix several computers as part of my business. However, I found the set up for this router quite confusing. First, the instructions told me to connect with a cable before I started to use the wireless capabilities!! How ridiculous--I bought a wireless router because I don't have Ethernet cards!Their tech support told me a wireless Ethernet card would work, though, so I proceeded to set it up. Good, but I had to make a call to Linksys to find this out. On the plus side, I only had to wait a minute to get through.I bought three products at once--this Linksys router, a Linksys PCI Ethernet card, and a Netgear PCMCIA Ethernet card. It's interesting to compare my experience with the Linksys router with that of the Netgear network card. The instructions for the Netgear were much clearer and intuitive--the instructions were written intelligently. The Netgear card installed very easily, without problem.To make a long story short, after eight nights of trying after work, and about forty tech support calls to Linksys and my ISP, after downloading the firmware update, I couldn't get my router to connect with my modem (by DirecTV). I tried on two different machines, an IBM ThinkPad, and a generic PC, both running Win98, following the instructions to a T, checking and double-checking all the little numbers that we have to enter to get it working. I don't know whether there's a problem with my ISP (DirecTV) or my machines or the router, software, etc., but the bottom line is that it wouldn't work!I did learn a couple of important things--first, as of this week, the latest version says "V2" on the front. The salesguy at the store I bought it from incorrectly told me that it was the latest version when I bought this. I also learned that with DirecTV, you have to call them to reset your modem for the Ethernet port if you are using the USB connection, and vice versa. In other words, both connections are not "live" at the same time, only one is.Another funny thing happened--as I said, I bought two network cards, a Linksys and a Netgear. The Netgear could connect with the router no problem, but the Linksys could not connect with the Linksys router!Finally, the range of this router was unimpressive. With the Netgear card, I could get a 50% signal from one floor away from the router. The Linksys card was worse--with the router ten feet away, I got a 30% signal. With the router four feet away, I got a 70% signal.I don't know whether my problems were bad luck or hardware problems. I'm going to return this router and try another brand and see what happens.
I use these currently as added protection for my lenses. The ones I bought from Amazon all had a promotion for a free 58mm filter. Who am I to turn it down? I haven't noticed too much image degradation altho in certain low lights I have seen some flaring and ghosting. However, the main use for me is to have an added layer of protection from the elements.
Pros: Small, functional, FM radio, SD expansion, voice recorder that actually works, AAA battery, looks coolCons: PC Software is marginal at best, ear buds are "ok", not a USB mass storage device, SD formatting is funkySome of the cons can be fixed with firmware updates (I am ever hopeful). In regards to folks having to turn the volume up so high - I don't think I have ever turned mine up above 24-25 and I take airline flights on a regular basis. Perhaps they need to get their hearing checked? My wife tried the player out and the ear buds are to large for her ears and were therefore very uncomfortable.Some of the things I love about this player is the fact that I can go running with it, expand the memory without buying a new player (huge - why the other manufactures do not get this I do not know!), and replace the battery at the airport by buying a new AAA battery. I consider the last item a huge issue for folks who don't want to carry electic vampire taps with them everywhere and hope to find a victim (plug) in the airport that isn't being sucked dry.I must admit I pine for it to also be a USB storage device so I could move files onto the players flash and SD but they are trying to honor some of the digital rights management stuff and therefore it precludes it from doing that function. That is a shame and I wish they would enable this feature and realize it is the end users obligation to conform to copyright laws - not theirs.HTH.Ed
The RTX DUALjack RTX3241S works as advertised. It does cost more than other jacks but it's real wireless capability made sense to me. I have it hooked up to provide a phone connection to my DISH DVR. It has been working for several weeks now flawlessly. It was very easy to set up.
Fails in several regards:1. Won't pick up some hd channels.2. Only scans automatically and adds channels - manual won't work, so if you have a rotor antenna, anything that is unavailable in the direction you are pointed when you scan, cannot be added - you scan again, gain the missing channel, and lose the others - the manual says you can add manually, you can't3. Does a poor job of filling screen without losing picture.
The NG102 works like it should--with one exception that I've found. If you set it up in Bridge Mode, it will NOT work with WPA security--you can only use the inferior WEP security.WEP can be cracked in under 24 hours (the netgear helpfiles built into the WG102 setup pages even say this), but they still force you to use WEP security when bridging.Additionally, Netgear's tech support is ABYSMAL. I have submitted several trouble tickets with questions, and it sometimes takes them TWO WEEKS to reply--and even then they did not give a reasonable answer to my question, they gave a stock answer to something I didn't ask. The user suport forum is much better, but you're not guaranteed to get any help there, either.*** UPDATE: 12/27 - I'd like to downgrade this product to ONE STAR! ***This access point would lock up at least once a day. The only solution was to unplug the power and plug it back in.I found it had particular difficulty when trying to transfer files over the local network and when running internet speed tests (such as www.speakeasy.net/speetest). Somehow they seemed to confuse or overwhelm the access point, and it had to be hard-reset. Neither of those activities should have caused it any trouble at all--especially not this (much more expensive) "business-class" access point.After spending way too much time troubleshooting the problem, I have finally given up and will return it.
Ok, I was using integrated sound with a 2.1 speaker setup. Mostly I play games with headphone so my wife does not kill me. I am using my plain headphones with this card and play Lotro and CoD4... The sound is outstanding. I hear everything out there. Little footsteps I did not know the game was making. Dear walking behind me. No body sneaks up on me any more. Its wonderful.
I got this to replace the original suction cup that had worn out. It works great.
I bought this TV in Fall 2003. The DVD drawer never opened. After driving many miles to the nearest authorized service station, I waited TWO MONTHS while they searched for the right parts. Now it's February, I've returned the original product to Toshiba, and continue to wait for its replacement to be shipped to me. At every contact with customer service, I've met with sullen and unhelpful people. They do not stand behind their product. I hugely regret buying from this manufacturer and will never again buy from Toshiba.
Excellent product. I use pin switches on security systems and these work great. Received promptly.
I love this because it means I don't have to worry about carrying around a lens cap (which I always forget to take off!) This protects my lens and so if it gets scrtched I just replace this =D
Easy to use, easy to focus, crstal clear close up and far away. Great for back yard bird watching and much more. Very much worth the $$.
I have a tablet laptop that is built with a video card to attach to a second screen and I have done so in the past on projectors and such. This cable does not work. It does not project to my TV. If you buy this thinking it will then you are mistaken. The description should say it does not work for this type of connection. This item is deceiving the consumers. Buyer beware!
Even the tech support people could not figure out how to get this to work. I was on the phone with them for 1 1/2 hours ( they were very nice). They admitted that I was not the only person to have a hard time with the installation of the drivers...then the soft ware...then getting the pad to work. Eventually, the tech guy just gave up...said he would have to ask an engineer (!!!!).When the tech support people can't make it work ( and tell you they are swamped with calls from other frustrated users)....you know there is something wrong.There are lots of other good options out there....so save your money and your sanity, and go with something else.
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.
I have been working on my own electronics gear for years. I am way beyond the novice level and if it payed well, I could do this for a living.I would not recommend this product for use in a newer chevrolet. The tech rep from the company told me when we were trouble shooting that they have had issues with this unit in the chevys.With the advice he gave me we got the unit to work briefly. He decided, after a few more frustrating trys, that the unit itself was defective.Fortunately, Amazon has excellent customer service and they issued my request for a replacement immediately.I have zero confidence in the new unit and expect the same frustrating experience when I receive the replacement. So, unless you just like challenges and chasing down tech support on the phone, just avoid this product.UPDATE: I got the new unit and spent another frustrating day with tech support. I tried using a relay to switch the unit on and rewired to a different source and ground... still does not work! The tech-rep now thinks it is the brand of aftermarket wire-harness I used, since it is not a PAC brand. Yea, RIGHT!!!
It may be the non-certified driver, it may be my audacity in trying to use WEP, but the WPC11 and Windows XP Home Edition have yet to work reliably despite many hours of tweaking and twiddling. Sorry guys, it just should not be this hard.
Plug and play . . . . .literally. Super-easy to install and plays well with other network equipment. Liked it so much I bought it's bigger brother too.
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
I am one more happy owner of Sony DSC P32. The camera has been with me for almost a month now and it's been used a lot. Let me update my review. My purpose for this camera is an all-around sort of thing: It must be pocketable so I can carry it to school, to work, to my family's garden, to my friends' outing, to the mall... well, you get the idea.Henceforth, here are the features I found most useful:Amazing picture quality, clear and vibrant.Easy to use and small enough to fit in my pocket.Real time shutter and aperture info.Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries.Finger grip on body front.Instant detection and download with WinXP.Separate power ON button. Because it does, the lens cover remains closed when you only want to preview your pictures or change setup settings! Just turn dial to "play" or "setup" position before turning ON the camera.No optical zoom. The less moving parts, the better.And last but not least, it's beautiful.Wish list:LCD could be made larger.An ISO 50 would be a nice addition.More accurate white balance in auto mode.For me the Sony DSC-P32 is a good-looking, functional design. I have no hesitation recommending this to anyone who wants a highly portable and reliable digital camera that can be carried on your pocket ready to shoot at a moment's notice. I can only smile in reaction to contrary recommendations by professionals. As far as this actual user is concerned, the Sony DSC-P32 is beautiful to look at and a pleasure to use!Good luck hunting for your own camera!
I was looking for a tripod for my Sony Handycam. This tripod is great it has a lot of features and I was scared of the quality but knowing it was coming from sony was more of a relief for me. Sony didn't prove me wrong in their standards and for the price this tripod is definitely worth it if you want a tripod that does the job. I read one review and someone says that the tripod doesn't go that high, but I think it goes very high and you can adjust it to the height you want it at. My only issue with it is that I wish it came with a cover or bag for it, and I would have paid a couple more bucks for it, so for the price I can't really complain. Overall I would definitely reccomend this tripod.
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
while it certainly does the job of transmitting and metering the flash to an off camera (or two) flash in the eos ttl series (im using a 550 ex and 430 ex, i have also found some of the shortcomings if it.distance in a large room or outside is limited, especially if you are attempting wide angles to the flashes.it is also rather large and 80's looking.my personal reccomendation is to save a few bucks, and get an additional 550 or 580 flash. that would allow you to still offer the master function this provides, as well as offer some front fill flash... just a thought.after owning this for almost 2 years, i find i use the 550 on the camera and my 430 off the camera mainly.- On a side note, i was able to use this unit with my two flashes for doing some very up close macro work with fish fry ad larvae.. so aside from large group shots and studio work,. this can make a big impact on macro work as well!very easy to master buttons, you will figure this out much quicker than all the functions of the large flash units. 80's styling and 80's buttons i guess...
Used for several years. Holds charge, price is reason to purchase. More reliable than JVC.
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
An excellent product, especially for the price. With a good set of headphones the bass is very acceptable and volume perfectly suited to private listening. I would very much like to have it a meet all my needs and personal crusades, but hey, for the price I can afford to use another set of headphones; it's not like I don't have a few laying around. In hindsight I would get a little larger memory device, but for a starter system this is beyond great and if the big kids on the playground take it from me, I'm not out that much.
I tried to review a different product, but somehow my review comments ended up here. I've never bought this product.
PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK AS ADVERTISED. I HAVE TRIED CONTACTING THE COMPANY NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A REFUND AND THEY WILL NOT RESPOND. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, COMPANY DOES NOT STAND BEHIND.
The Canon 10 x 30 Image Stabilizer Binoculars are a great value. The optics are typical Canon high quality to begin with but, when you push the stabilizer button, they really allow comfortable viewing. They are lightweight and have a comfortable form-factor. At prices under $400, these are a great buy for anyone who uses binoculars. I downgrade them only slightly because I wear glasses and I find the rubber eyecups aren't as convenient as twist-up eyecups.
If you want to use this with your system , then you can go ahead with this. Since it supports with USB port, u cannot use with other equipments.
I'll just hit the highlights. I didn't have it long before I exchanged it, so I can't address the battery issue. But some other negative features include:* The on/off button is incredibly tiny so if you're inclined to stubby fingernails, forget it.* The battery cover is suprisingly flimsy and feels like the tabs that click and hold it in place could break easily. It's hard to open, too, so I doubt the cover would last long.* The overall size is larger than most products of this kind and surprisingly heavy. If you're going to go with this much bulk and weight, you might as well carry a full-sized mouse.* Surprisingly, this is NOT PLUG-AND-PLAY! To use this mouse, you have to plug it in before you turn on your PC. If you unplug the receiver while your PC's running, you have to plug it in again and reboot.* Also, mine did not come with the carrying pouch that's listed on the packaging.There's absolutely no good reason to buy this mouse when there are better, comparably-priced, plug-and-play ones available online and in stores.
Most of these reviews praise this product for being LOUD. It certainly is loud. I have a couple beefs with this product though.When I got it out of the package and tried to place the sub as the manual indicates (45 degree angle towards corner of room) it looked plain ugly. THe front looks decent, however, when placed as directed you see the huge port and receiver connection plugs. I would ask why they took the trouble to make the front look attractive when you aren't going to see the front at all!! This would be my reason for the 4-star review. Would have been nice if it had a continously variable low-pass filter setting also.About sound quality, it is o.k. About what you expect for this price range. Sounds somewhat distorted at certain frequencies, sounds a little bit 'porty', meaning it lets you know it is a bass reflex box. My receiver has no LFE output, but it does have a low-pass filter on the sub output, so I set that to 100Hz and set the switch on the sub to Hi.Will probably return, but if I were a college student or tight on cash I would probably keep it. Whatever, I'm going to probably get the Boston Acoustics HPS-12HO. It is another bass-reflex sub, but can be placed toward the audience (me and my wife) so that it remains 'somewhat' attractive.' Only problem is that it is silver colored (the sub is discontinued and the black color is sold out).
I don't have a lot to add that hasn't been said by now, which is why I've waited a year before giving my 2 cents. After purchasing and using this for several hours a night virtually every night for the past year I feel I can shed some light as to its durability and functionality. I've never had a problem with it and it does what it is supposed to do. If you look at the top two reviews (by Mark "Technology, Music, and Movies" and Neil S. Majd) I think you will find all the information you need. The rest of the reviews (this included) don't add much. I can only guess than the few who had problems with it giving out after a few days or weeks must have gotten a lemon. As such they should have been able to exchange it. But after a year, mine is still going strong. I bought it as a Gold Box deal in October of 2008 for twelve bucks and I wish I could have picked up a few of them at that price. Overall I am extremely satisfied with this product and would buy again.
I USE SENNHEISER HD 555 HEADPHONES FOR ABOUT THREE MONTH. IT'S SOUND GREAT,QUALITY IS VERY GOOD.WOULD RECOMMEND FOR ANYBODY WHO LIKES OPEN TYPE OF HEADPHONES.NO CON'S SO FAR . PRICE AROUND $100 SEEMS PRETTY FAIR.
My daughter really love this camera I got for her. Compared to other digital cameras we have purchased from the past, I think I made the right choice in purchasing this awesome camera. No regret.
I ordered this great little player as a birthday gift to myself. It's outstanding except for one problem - The firmware is the unit as shipped was buggy! In version 1.04.3, any interrupted transfer to the device causes it to malfunction!I looked up the Creative support forum and dozens of people reported the same problem, namely a complete lockup of the unit and subsequent inability to &quot;boot&quot; it...My first unit failed after about fifteen minutes of playing with it, loading files, etc. Needless to say, I was distressed. Turns out YOU MUST UPDATE THE FIRMWARE as soon as you get it recharged. Another point I must strongly emphasize is that YOU MUST &quot;EJECT&quot; THE DEVICE under Windows BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT.I'm happy to report that firmware version 1.05.1 is much better and that I have not &quot;crashed&quot; since updating to it. I'm really enjoying it!I love this product and would give it 5 stars were it not for the buggy firmware that shipped with it. Cheers!
I love this because it means I don't have to worry about carrying around a lens cap (which I always forget to take off!) This protects my lens and so if it gets scrtched I just replace this =D
This Bluetooth transmitter worked 2-3 times with an ipod mini - after that, it refuses to take a charge, and TenPlay support is pathetic - email only, 48 hours or more between responses, and not even remotely helpful.Apple - PLEASE BUILD BLUETOOTH IN!!! we shouldn't have to tack-on crap like this to simply use existing good technology.
Having an extra cradle/charger is very useful if your like me and would like to sync up at both home and work. The cradle itself is excellent. Although the Jornada 545 also has a USB connection, it is not nearly as fast as the iPaq's (makes me question whether the HP's connection is -really- USB).
This battery does the job it has bigger capacity than the original Canon battery so I can take more shots with it. So far so good...
If you're considering a flat-screen monitor - it's WORTH IT. This thing is excellent - it's clear, crisp, and vibrant. The screen doesn't fade to black from the side, you can still see the picture looking strait on.It doesn't blink like normal monitors - in fact when I take a photograph of the screen there are no flashing lines, it's a solid picture. Less eye strain - I love it!
I purchased these to be a temp transfer media from camera system to photo editing station. After losing one set of photos, I did a LONG disk check and then a format with verify bad sectors. All 3 fail at some point. The lost files folder has thousands of tiny chunks of files in it after a few uses.Completely a waste of time and money.Don't bother with them at all.
The Motion Activated Fake Security Camera is a great product at a very low price. It instantly responds when someone walks in the room.
The memory card was not compatible with my camara. I returned the memory card over two weeks ago to erecive a refund. The seller claims that they have not receivedthe item. I will not be buying from them again s I have not been refunded.
Great simple camera, easy to use. Has a lot of features, and it uses a standard memory card, which is very cheap right now. Great Bargain. Bought my camera for 150.
I tried every station that was not broadcasting and I either heard a popping noise or the sound was ok but only came out of the left side of the stereo. There was no sound from the right speakers at all. A friend tried it in their vehicle and it had poor quality there as well.
This is a great filter. I don't give many 5-star reviews but this is everything it should be. Great filter and slim, which is great if you're worried about vignetting. I'm wearing this on my Canon 24-105 f4 L and there is practically no vignetting at 24.
Perfect for movies, brings the actions scenes to life. Self powered, quality subwoofer, has LFE connection for sub out on receivers. Bass is far more impressive in movies than it is in music. I ordered a second one to complete my set because I couldn't pass up $189, and the space on the other side of my entertainment center had to be filled with something, might as well be another sub.Was not impressed with bass in music (pcm digital toslink connection from my pc), but having 1000+ watts of subs in your car for years will do that. People need to understand that will be a difference when you are not in a box cruising down the road. Don't get me wrong it sounds good, but doesn't "bump" like a 4 ohm car sub. This has a wider range, and better sound reproduction that is gear towards a home theater. Which is exactly why I purchased it, and it does a great job at that.Speakers take a bit to break in, so out of the box they never produce their full potential. Don't take it out of the box and crank it, let it break in for a few weeks, they slowly come to life.Front L / R = Polk Audio Monitor70 Series IIRear L / R = Polk Audio Monitor60 Series IICenter = Polk Audio CS2 Series IISubs = 2x Polk 505 12'sReceiver = Onkyo tx-ds595
The only speed I can use it on and not drown out the television is on low. Makes a clicking sound even if not oscillating. When I contacted Soleusair, the only advice was make sure it was on level ground (which it was). Don't waste your money!
I purchased this set for work because I enjoyed using them at home. I have a desk job where I use a computer all day. In brief, I love these ergonomic devices.The mouse I give 4.5 stars. Both the mouse at work (and the one I own at home) are amazingly comfortable to hold and use. When you let your hand lay over the mouse, it positions your wrist in what I think of as a "handshake" position rather than flat on the desk. This takes about a week to get used to, but after that it's amazing how much better that angle is. It's a mouse that has a bit of "meat" to it, so it's better for my big hand to hold on to.The mouse has a smooth-scrolling wheel, great for productivity (though bad for FPS games). Pressing the scroll-wheel for a middle-button effect is very hard to do with this particular wheel, but that's not much of an issue, as one of the two thumb buttons can be reassigned to the middle button functionality via the Microsoft software.The keyboard I give 3.5 stars. It's wonderfully ergonomic and comfortable to use, but the "wireless" part of the equation makes it work a bit erratically from time to time. I type very quickly, and the keyboard will occasionally just lose keystrokes... or briefly stop receiving input altogether. I much prefer my home setup, where I have the Microsoft Natural Mouse hooked up wirelessly, and the Microsoft Natural Keyboard hooked up via USB.
Sennheiser is all-around headphones. they have been out for quite awhile. these are excellent headphones for anyone, from normal days of use to studio and recording cessions. this will improve part of your music listening careers. i hope you will enjoy this ! best wishes to you all !
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.
I love the quality of sound. It's robust, clear and magnanimous. The neck band is comfortable for all activities and are functional while resting my head against a weight or abdominal bench. They stay perfectly in place. There is never a distortion due to movement of the ear piece or the cord. I can run, jump or skip and never miss a note. I can't believe I put up with the bad performance of earbud's for so long.
if your reading this review.. buy these headphones! i love them, just got them in, EXCELLENT BASSSSSS!
I have owned other FM Transmitters and did not have high expectations for this one, but was very surprised when I started using it. It has been working great! It is very stable (I'm not using the extension piece) and the sound quality is way better than any other one I have tried. With previous Transmitters I would have to turn the volume almost completely up on my iPhone and the radio to even here the music, but with this one the radio stays at pretty much the same level as before I plug the phone in and I do not touch the volume on the Phone. Which is nice because when I am walking to work I do not get surprised when I plug my headphones in with extremely loud music in my ears. I would definitely purchase this item again!!
The kit doesn't come with any connectors for the wires, so you'll need to go to your local electronics store and buy something to splice this harness into the car wiring. Other than that it worked fine.
This is my 2nd Color LaserJet 1600. First one got me 78,000+ prints before problems with Magenta color. Repairs more than cost of new printer so am using old one for B&W jobs.
It amazed me how easy it was to set this thing up. It came ready right out of the box, and after I connected it, it allowed my two computers to share a lone cable connection without any further tinkering with settings.This is a great buy for anyone looking for a user-friendly way to set up their home network.
Up to now the unit works very well. I have not yet been able to get the monitoring software to run on a W7 PC but it works fine on an older XP PC. The primary reason I bought this unit is with the expectation that it will charge on generator power. Other UPS's have not charged their batteries on generator power. Since I have not had a recent street prower failure, the jury is still out and I have not run a test.
I'm not sure what people are saying about it skipping. It never does. I just got it a couple of days ago and it works great. I burn on a CD-RW my MP3 files ( I have 136 on the cd)and I still have half the cd empty. It reads directories meaning you can put your files into different folders according to artists/mood/genre etc and it says the song name. The headphones are also not the usual crappy ones you get with regular cd players but they don't blow me away. It also comes with a car kit. I highly recommend it.
This product is exactly what it claims to be. I have had no problems with it so far. For the price they are asking you cant say no to it.
The board was DOA on arrival, had a small back and forth between the customer service rep on email about RAM. Ended up ordering two sticks of ram according to the compatibility list. None of them worked, board simply did not post. Mailed it back through UPS, within a week I had a new board at my door and it works fine! Very simple but great board, actually worked with the RAM I had before. 4x2GB sticks of G-skill DDR2 1000mhz RAM. Running a Core2Quad Q66 2.4ghz on it atm with windows 7 x64 and a nVidia GTX 430. Need to reinstall windows and the nvidia display drivers, other than everything went fine. Cheap low end board, don't expect any miracles from it.
I had bought a few lights like this one for different computers. I find that this is by far the best. What I love most is that it has an onswitch a 2 level light adjustments and it has a classy long stem which goes to your computers usb port. The light is bright but because you have 3 ways to use it: ist light second or simply off. Great Product! I will definately pass the word on. Sincerely K. Wilkerson Toluca Lake Ca.
This notebook cooler works great. It is my first one, but works well under my widescreen laptop without any slippage or movement. I like the fact that this has 2 fan speeds too.
I was looking for a new tripod to use with my Canon 20D digital camera and had seen a few recommendations for this tripod. It is exactly what I was looking for. I love the extra height. I need it the first wedding that I shot.
We've been using this radio while working on our turn of the century remodel for the past year. It has taken pleanty of saw dust and paint splatters, yet it still sounds just as good as the day we bought it. We live in a small town many miles from the nearest public radio station, but it picks up very well. It even has an aux input for playing an ipod. The only thing I don't understand is why it has a built in flash light. Sofar, this has beem completely useless.
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!!
This is a great All-in-one if you have a home office or many computers in your home. If you don't need a networkable printer, go with the 5610. But if are going to use a printer with multiple computers, you can't beat this one. I'm fed up with Epson, so I decided to try HP. I'm glad I did. It works fine with my Apple AirPort Extreme and all my Macs.
I purchased this card for my Canon S3 Powershot IS. I have been using it for about a month now and it has worked perfectly. I am new to photography but this card has met my needs very well. I highly recommend it.
I've had one of these 4 gig Centons for a few years now, and I'm honestly confused by the wildly different experience between me and apparently everyone else that's used one. I've never had problems putting files on or getting them off. I've used it in numerous devices without trouble. I don't think it's ever lost a file.More than that, the thing's more durable than a Swiss-engineered watch. Mine's been dropped, stepped on, even went through a bout in the washing machine once. That one, I thought it was dead for sure. But I blew some air through it, let it dry, plugged it in, and it worked just as well as ever. I even backed up the files off of it just to make sure (I'd taken to keeping certain "must have" files on it all the time), expecting it to die any minute. That was early last summer, and it's worked as well as ever.Today I thought it had finally bit the big one. I was trying to rearrange my floor mat and knocked over my computer chair. The back struck the datastick where it was sticking out of the front of the computer and I thought it had been bent in two on first glance. Actually, all that had happened was the glue inside holding the board and plug in had come loose, making the case slide off it. It never even lost connection with my computer, let alone lost function. A little glue around the edge of where the plug fits into the case, and despite a now noticeable but subtle curve to its structure, it's still good to go.I am now rather worried that I've pushed it to the limits of its durability, so I came to look up Centon memory sticks. I was shocked at how some of them had one-star ratings, including this one with a bunch of them. Either I have a slightly different model number that was made as durable as everyone else's was made crap, or... well, I dunno or what else, it's weird. Hell, I'm almost afraid to use anything else for fear one day it will fall out of my pocket, hit a carpeted floor, and become useless, like one of the other memory sticks I used to use.
I bought this filter to protect my Olympus Zuiko Portrait Prime Lens. Big Cons: This filter causes internal reflection at night. I have used Hoya filters in the same price range and they did not cause internal reflection. Pros: The metal frame does feel very sturdy. Overall I do not recommend it.
This yamaha subwoofer is very nicely priced for its performance. I have it set up with 2 Klipsch SF1 tower speakers and a Klipsch c1 center. It blends nicely with the speakers and extends the bass to impressive levels. While there are definitely better subwoofers, the yamaha does great for its price. The only other choice to really consider might be a dayton basic subwoofer. No doubt the yamaha is competitive against those, though. It produces low bass that isn't muddy or boomy. It has a volume knob that can adjust levels as well as a high gain filter. (It is better to use the crossover management on your receiver, if you have it, though)
Netgear should be ashamed, this product does not work. Does not connect to my cable modem, does not connect to my router, does not connect to my network. Oh, and the 24/7 tech support they promise, what a joke, there is no one available to respond via the 'free' email tech support and if you want phone support, you have to pay for 'premium support services'These units are getting returned to Amazon first thing in the morning. Netgear looses another customer for life. Buyer beware!!
I've had the PSW505 for about 8 months, and I have not been disappointed by its performance yet. I hooked it up to my a/v receiver's LFE output and placed it in the corner of my living room. I get deep bass for my movies and reasonably accurate bass reproduction for my music. The sound of my CDs and vinyl records are much fuller, even though my bookshelf speakers go plenty low themselves. I don't want to make it sound like it's the most amazing sub in the world, and it can sound a bit boomy at times. It has a tendency to lag ever so slightly behind the actual soundtrack, but that's not too uncommon for a long-throw woofer, and it's not that noticeable to the untrained ear. And for $250, I can't hold it to audiophile standards. I also really like that it has a switch so I can shut off the power completely instead of leaving it on Standby mode (good for keeping energy costs low). It's just a really great sub at a really great price.
Not only was the price of the apertures low, but the company offered FREE shipping, which is awesome!!! They were delivered super fast in perfect condition. I would certainly buy from them again. My budding-photographer-husband will have a lot of fun playing around with these.Lensbaby Creative Aperture KitThanks for the great experience!
The coffee is hot and has a great flavor. This is our second coffeepot purchase and we prefer it to a coffeemaker. We would definately recommend it compared to the other brands.
I bought this case for myCanon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)and I'm very pleased with it. I would agree with other reviewers that it's not quite the color the pictures on amazon show. I kind of think of it as a Raspberry. I appreciate the construction being a little sturdier than a soft case, and the magnetic closure is a nice feature. My last case had a velcro closure, and the noise of it drove me crazy.Also, contrary to what some others have found, I *can* fit an extra SD card in this case. I just slide one of my SD card's cases through the belt loop on the back. It holds it pretty snug-ly in place. Being a woman, I typically just toss the case in my purse so if the SD wiggles out it's not a big deal, but usually keeps everything together nicely. I could see how the little bit of additional size would frustrate a man wanting to keep their Elph in their pocket, but since I keep mine in my purse, it doesn't bother me at all, and the sturdiness of the case keeps the camera safe against whatever else might be in there.The only initial drawback for me was the size of the wrist strap hole. but with a little use, the leather has stretched a little and is working fine.
I am using it as a transport only and it provides amazing performance with my high-end stereo components..
I have a Panasonic DVD-LS50 that I got from Amazon. I originally got an Energizer rechargeable universal battery; it only lasted about an hour and a half with the DVD playing. So we ordered this. It has regularly lasted over four hours, and closer to FIVE - about three times as much as the Energizer. Its a bit lighter, too, and it cost $15 LESS. Just make sure your DVD has a 9 volt input.
I contacted Presto and asked them what are the PowerCups made of? Their reply "The concentrators are 3 layers. Laminated paper, aluminized polyester and laminated paper" So then I did a search on Presto aluminized polyester. It got worse. Do your own research. I will not use another Powercup.
The unit is cheaply constructed and operates sporadically. The controlsare not easy to operate due to the quality of construction.
i bought this card for my canon powershot sx210 and i lost most of my data,video taping a concert on shiprock and got it home and it said data corupted,so i lost about one halve of my data,what a bummer,i will not buy this card ever again
It actually works! I was skeptical about it, but it works. I put it in a different room from my TV and all I do now - just enjoying switching channels on my remote. Great product!
I have bought two pairs of these (so far) after trying dozens of other types and brands. These offer the best fit, best sound & the inline volume adjustment and clip are so convenient. I'm sold on these & wouldn't bother with any others. Husband & son also use them & we all agree, great value.
I don't know what I expected. It does the job but no better than any other antenna I've used. The big advantage for me is the A/B switch built into it. I can quickly change from my $10/mo analog cable to HD for my local channels with the push of a button.
I have known Canon to be a very high quality company. However, I was deeply shocked and disappointed to find that this camera fails to meet the expectations I had about this camera. A few years ago I bought the Fujiffilm 3800. I loved this camera but after a few ski trips I found it rather bulky. I then bought the Canon S500 becaus of its small size and after many good reviews about the S400. For most of the pictures I take on a ski trip this camera is fine. However, if you are taking pictures other than outdoors in the daytime, this camera is worse than a disposable camera. First, there is no red-eye reduction. It simply does not work when I set it to take flash with red-eye reduction. Second, pictures taken at dusk or dawn come out blurry. I would speculate that the shutter speed is way too slow and you would need a tripod. Third, night picture?....Forget about it. I tried to get a beatiful picture of the Chicago skyline but the picture was underexposed. So, I tried the manual mode and played with the exposure settings and I could not get a setting that would produce non-blurry pictures. Looks like I'll be back in the market for a Fujifilm. After all the reviews I've read, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop (E18, LCD, etc.). Not to mention the terrible service that I have been reading about.
I got this telescope for my desk at work because I have a decent view. It stinks, I think I can see better with my naked eye. Plus you can not focus it because the slider is so stiff. I guess I will be buying another telescope now.
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!
Purchased the iBot firewire webcam for my Macinbtosh QS 733, OS 10.3.2. Easy 5 minute setup. Great clairity. Works good. What I was wanting.
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.
This fan and computer light was bought as a gift; the person who recieved it was delighted and really happy with the performance of both of them. It's original and also practical.
I was a big fan of the Finepix F10/F11 that preceded this camera. The F30 is a worthy upgrade. The new body is sleeker and more rounded, yet still feels very solid and comfortable in my hands. The large LCD is very bright with low reflection, perfect for sunny days. I don't miss an optical view finder all. The new image processor delivers the same accurate color as the F11, but with slightly less noise in the 200-400 ISO range.Using the F30 in manual mode delivers the best results, especially when overriding the auto white balance (it's too blue in natural light) and using exposure compensation in bright sunlight. I have found image sharpness and contrast to be nearly perfect, with post processing rarely needed...except to fix the occasional purple fringing that appears in the high contrast areas of some outdoor shots.If you want to take portraits in natural light, even indoors, and need a compact, responsive camera the F30 is a great choice.
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.
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I'll echo the other, but add some details. It worked and removed great from the pad mounted to my dash. It would even go on and off a windshield if not left on long. But when mounted to a windshield for a longer time, it ripped apart coming off and now does not work. Like another review, my radar detector has "cheap" little suction cups with no problems.I work in industry where nitrile rubber, viton, and other materials are chosen on their ability to withstand heat and UV rays. Either Garmin selected this material in total ignorance (not good) or with full knowledge it would fail this way (worse yet).
I bought this headset for use with thePanasonic KX-TG6021M 5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Phoneand I couldn't be happier. I do have to use the phone at the highest volume level but that's just about right anyway.The mic gain is fantastic! No one has complained about not being able to hear me and everyone says it sounds like I'm "on a regular phone". The boom only pivots vertically, not horizontally so you can't put it closer to your mouth. However you don't need to and besides, from my experience, ones that do pivot horizontally wear out the thin wires inside very quickly.I read reviews very carefully before selecting a headset because most low-cost ones are junk. That is not so with this one. I spent 7 years working in a call center with expensive GN Netcom headset units. I'd say this one isn't far behind in overall quality.I spend a lot of time on the internet with my friends while talking to them on the phone. I've worn the unit for 2-3 hour gaming sessions and it has yet to give me a headache. This, and I have a huge melon, XL hat size. It does tend to warm up but that's because they used the "upholstered" type ear pad like old-fashioned headphones have, not a cheap foam one, so it insulates your ear a little.I couldn't be happier with this unit. The performance for the price is quite high, at least with my phone.
I have also Magellan GPS , garmin is better than magellan. It doesn't freeze , re-calculation is very quick , it is worth the money...
My experience with this is similar to many of the other reports. It worked beautifully for one session (a few hours), after a multi-reboot install procedure (not difficult, but not well thought out). The next day neither the mouse nor keyboard worked. The reconnect procedure could not find either. I reinstalled the software and still could not get it to connect. The microsoft website was no help. I got it from Best Buy, which had almost a dozen &quot;open item&quot; packages of the product (at $10 discount), but no new copies. I guess that should have served as a warning. Will be returning it today, and probably buying the Logitech Bluetooth setup (I need the range that bluetooth provides).
Great little speaker set. It charges and plays my ipod. I never use my charge cord unless I am syncing my ipod. The sound quality is good, excellent really when you consider the price. Folds flat, and has a nice carrying case. Very portable. All and all I am very pleased with this purchase.
Bought this to replace the older model that had distinct buttons for the radio stations. While it is easier to scroll through the programmed stations, you have to go through all of them to get to a station you want.The FM tuner is weak. What I mean by this is that the tuner has a hard time to pull in weak signals and it has a hard time preventing station crossover interference. Luckily, I have 3-4 stations that are acceptable to listen to while I jog. I unfortunately can not use the 15 presets due to not enough strong stations in my area.Best way to improve this unit would be to bolster the FM tuner.Price was ok.
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!
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.
HD555 have non-existent bass, weak impact, and are boring compared to real audiophile cans. They are better than other mid-fi cans i have tried such as the AudioTechnica equivalents, but not by a large margin. Airiness, positioning, and comfort make these superior to the cheapest of headphones. They are durable enough to throw in a backpack. I wish the cable was split style rather than single exit.These don't really need amplification nor do they benefit much from it.For FPS gaming, these will do very well. The positional accuracy is good enough to give you a large advantage. Take it easy or you will find yourself banned from your favorite servers.For the price of these, you might be able to get HD-580 which are by far superior. However, those require amplification to sound their best.
These are the best headphones I have every owned. You only need minimal volume to get great sound. Sony has out done themselves.
This SD card is for devices which are capable of using the HC standard which greatly increases the speed of read and write operations. If you don' know for sure that your device (camera, pda, etc.) uses that newer standard instead of the older SD card standard, hold off buying it until you know for sure.That said, it has worked perfectly in my new Panasonic DMC-FX50 digital camera. Four gigabytes is a LOT of storage to have on a tiny card for your camera or other device. It allows me to shoot nearly an hour of VGA quality video from my camera or shoot over one thousand 10 megapixel photographs.Since we feel we can never have enough storage space for our digital memories, that's fine with me. At this very low price, getting this card from a major manufacturer is a tremendous bargain.Recommended.
As a former U.S. Army Ranger, I said that I would never buy a GPS. Then I got lost four times making a trip of about fifteen miles in an unfamiliar area. If someone had been selling a GPS on a corner for a thousand dollars, I would have purchased it then.I had bought TomTom Ones for my son-in-law and son-out-law, and they both loved the devices. When it came time to purchase my own GPS, because of my aged eyes, I opted for the XL, which I guess stands for Extra Large. The XL offered lots of customizing options, including route preferences, all of which were easily programmed. The first thing I did was to change the voice from the default voice to the sweet brogue of an Irish woman. She told me to get on the motorway rather than the freeway and that I was coming to a roundabout rather than a traffic circle. Her given name Kathy didn't sound very Irish, so I called her "Fiona". I also changed the cursor from a blue arrow to a little red sports car to make it more in keeping with my geezer mobile.Fiona shows me an oblique map of my route, and tells me when to make turns or change lanes. Of course the real test of a GPS is whether it gets you to where you want to go. I couldn't find many places around home to test Fiona, although when I couldn't find a COSCO on Long Island, I told her what I wanted and she led me to the door. On the other hand, she couldn't find a Starbucks.I decided that the ultimate test would be a 2000 mile road trip to the Gaspe Peninsula. I trusted Fiona enough that I didn't bring any maps. For the most part, she was reliable, except on a few occasions where the highway made a big arc around a small town, and then she led me across a chord through the center of town. On the other hand, when the highway would have led me all around the tip of Gaspe, she showed me a shortcut across the Peninsula that saved thirty miles. Occasionally, she seemed to lose a satellite and showed me driving through a field parallel to the highway, but she usually corrected herself within 30 seconds.Fiona can be programmed for a multi-stop trip, to a specific address, a town center or a point of interest.Her menus showed that she could be linked by blue-tooth to my mobile phone, presumably for traffic updates, but my phone told me it didn't support that service. I believe this service is not available in the US, but it would have been nice if the documentation had made that clear.Fiona's maps can be updated by computer, and while she came with U.S. and Canada maps, other maps are available. I wish that I had had Fiona when I rented a car in Japan that could only chide me in Japanese.Now I have 2 problems: my girlfriend is jealous of Fiona; and I have two women giving me instructions when I drive.
Having lost two hard drives to the fickleness of Edison Electric Co. fluctuations, I ordered this power backup/surge control unit. It has worked so well I ordered a second one for my wife's computer. Easy to set up, reliable, safe. It will prevent a world of grief. Get 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.
i ordered 2 of these for my hd camcorder , first i formated the card with my camcorder then within maybe 3 or 4 min of footage it said memory full. so i took it out and put it back in and tried once more this time my camcorder hangs up within a few min wont even shut off i have to take the battery out . in disbeleif i tried maybe 15 times all with the same result. so i thought maybe it was just this particular card. i tried the other one and the same problem happened again with my camcorder hanging up and i have to take the battery out. now you may ask well it's something to do with my camcorder , well i know it's not i have a class 4 sandisk sd card 2gb and it works in the camera flawlessly and i know my equipment will support up to 8gb sdhc. so my conclusion is maybe it will be ok on my digital camera i don't know. but i beleive it's going to work for some people and not for others. i'm dissapointed seemed like a good deal. maybe like i said it will work in my digital camera but i originally wanted this for my camcorder, so i'm upset. next time sandisk!
I gave the Infinity BU-120 2 stars for the speaker... I have replaced the S53AMI twice in my BU-120 subwoofer... I will try to salvage the speaker... the amplifier is junk. I am going to invest in a good subwoofer after doing much research first!
I purchased this scanner for the immediate purpose of digitizing old 35mm slides, some as old as 60 years. I have digitized over 500 slides and am very happy with the results. Eventually, i plan to copy these slides to a CD for giving to my six sons. For a relatively inexpensive scanner, I think I could not have done any better than the 4400F, CanoScan.
I was able to use this pedal with .wav files downloaded from an Olympus recorder, no problem.Pedal works fine, software is adequate.I have transcribed approx 3 hours of recording so far.
THIS PRODUCT IS SUCH AN IMPROVEMENT OVER THE "CALLER ID" THAT I HAD FROM RADIO SHACK. VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRODUCT AND THE SERVICE.
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.
verbatim always has made quality discs and that's all that I use for any disc backup if not using an external HDD, great for movies, durable and long lasting..
I check BestBuys offer too late. They sell the same item, or same type, for 50% less. It is a sad reminder that Amazon does not have always the best price.
Fits Nikon SB-600 great, don't know about effects just yet. So far fit and finish are good we will see as far as usefullness.
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.
Bought this for my daughter who really wanted to listen to 1560 AM and various FM stations. AM reception very poor especially in the car. FM reception is sporadic. Had to return it. Still looking for something that will work that is reasonably priced.
I have had an Ergonomic keyboard since 1998 for my Windows computer. I now have a Mac computer and the Macworld magazine had a review of keyboards for Mac's so I purchased the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop set 7000. I am very satisfied with the keyboard. The ergonomic mouse has relieved the pain that I was having in my right index finger. It is great that they are wireless as I was ketching the mouse wire on my desk edge. The only problem that I have is when I want to switch operating systems. This keyboard doen't have an Option Key that is comatable with the Mac. This is the key that I have to hold down to switch systems. When I need to switch I plug my Mac keyboard in for the switch. So I am very satisfied with both the keyboard and mouse. JOC
I use this in a Grand Am in order to use a Sirius FM Modulator. It has worked great for a long time now.
I am so happy! I have tried a couple of Bluetooth adapters that did not work on my Vista 64 laptop. In fact the Rockfish micro adapter crashed my system and I had to restore Windows. I did a lot of research, mostly here on Amazon and found the IOGEAR GBU221 Bluetooth to USB adapter which claimed to work with Vista 64.I followed the directions explicitly, but a problem arose right away. The first instruction was to insert the adapter in the USB slot. As soon as I did, Windows automatically started installing drivers. I had no options. Once the drivers and software were installed, I could see the Bluetooth adapter in device manager. I could also pair my Rocketfish Bluetooth headphones with the computer, but could not use them to listen to playback.I tried running the CD that came with the adapter and it exited immediately with the message that a later driver was already installed.I uninstalled the software and tried it again. Same problem.I called IOGEAR and they suggested I download the drivers from their web site, which I did. After installing them, the headset still wouldn't connect, though it would pair. I did have a new option on the right click menu for the headphones that was labeled "control". I tried that and after looking around, I found that my headphones had the option checked which indicated that they had a display screen so I could type in a passkey. My headphones have no such display. I checked the other box that said "no display" and closed the program. I had to re-pair the headphones one more time and then EUREKA! They worked!One other note, the headphones had a "pop" every so many seconds. I went into the right click menu on the headphones and turned off everything except Audio, and remote control. Now the pop is gone and the signal is excellent.I can listen to the music playing on my laptop, anywhere in the house with no problems. Very nice.The headphone now connect instantly when turned on.One of the suggestions in the Windows trouble shooting guide indicated that a Bluetooth adapter might need more amps than those normally provided by a hub. This one runs fine without the hub being plugged into an A/C outlet.
I have this protector set up in front of my main entertainment center, where I have a large LCD TV, speaker system, DVR, PS3 and XBOX 360 all set up. Each one is hooked up to the surge protector which allows each attachment to be switched on or off whenever I want without the hassle of pulling the plug out, saving electricity as I go. Does exactly what it should do, very happy with the purchase.
Just ordered three of these cables. Their appearance is slightly different than the Belkin product, and there is no labeling or package. Tried all 3 on two different PCs. They get a "USB device is not recognized" message. I have to assume these are knock-off products. Beware!
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.
Great product as expected - not much to say, just a basic dvd player - can't really go wrong with Sony. But the delivery time was much SHORTER than stated - thanks for exceeding my expectations!
I have tried remote control extenders from Best Buy and Circuit City purchased locally and to be polite, both sucked. They were terrible. The one from Best Buy could not control the TV from more the 8-9 feet away. The Invalid Asin (is that really this items name) works flawlessly and gave me exactly what I needed. After installing a Yamaha DSP the remote eye on my Panasonic Plasma TV was blocked. I had already purchased a Logitech remote as it seemed to be the only remote out there that could control the Panasonic TV, Yamaha DSP Speaker, Comcast DVR, DVD and VHS players. All I was looking for was something to control the TV. This unit came with the necessary attachment to put over the infrared receiver for the TV and a weird little battery transmitter that replaced one of the batteries in the remote. I hooked up the remote receiver, and charged the battery. I was surprised and delighted when I placed the battery in the Logitech remote and could finally control my whole system again. I don't have a clue how or why this thing works. But it does and does a perfect job of it. After my disappointing experiences with the locally purchased units and listening to the electronic store cowboys tell me how nothing out there would do what I wanted, it's good to know I could look at Amazon, read other reviewers comments and hope I make a good purchase. When it turns out this good it makes the whole shopping experience a real positive.
When the cable guy walked past our nearly decade old Magnavox 27 inch tv and nonchalantly announced its impending demise, it was time to venture into the brave new world of tv technology: crt, plasma dlp, lcd...hearing about all the new "idiot box" advances made me feel like I was on lsd. As if that weren't bad enough, whatever we bought had to fit in the Arhaus armoire (last year's tax purchase) that's only 21 inches deep. Finally, we found the Akai. With its 42 inch screen, it's a big upgrade from the old set, and a nice transition set while waiting for DLP, Plasma and LCD to get lower in price and iron-out the kinks. At $799 through HH Gregg and Circuit City during sales, it's not gonna break the bank, either.Pluses: fits where others don't, tweaking the factory presets results in a picture quality that rivals its more expensive, big name counterparts, intuitive menus and remote, no glare. Basically a rebadged Samsung, without PIP.Minuses: none of the traditional necessary inputs for HDTV. If you want to get HD, you'll need a tuner or digital cable box with built-in tuner, no lenticular cover (the lens screen is particularly fragile and needs careful cleaning), should be on matching stand for best light distribution, sound quality requires a home theater set.But if you're happy with a larger screen that offers crisp, clear, bright and detailed images when using prog scan DVD players or watching channels like HBO that are truly digital, the Akai's not a bad choice. Especially for the technophobic and budget-minded.
For the last two years I have been pumping music throughout our home with the Logitech Music anywhere system. At the time I bought the Logitech I was very satisfied until a few of its design flaws became apparent. Placement of the transmitter proved to be an issue; our audio system is in a closet in the basement and our computer is on the first floor almost directly above the closet below...approximately 10'-15' away. The system would frequently not link up. To resolve the issue I would have to shutdown both iTunes and the music anywhere software, then start up the Logitech software first and then try sometimes several times restarting iTunes to reset the connection. I eventually installed a network range expander in the basement to boost the signal...it improved the connection reliability to a more tolerable level. Another issue I found frustrating is that you can only connect to ONE Logitech receiver at a time, the system is designed to support up to four receivers per transmitter. We have three places that we that enjoy music in our home, the Kitchen, Basement and Outside by the Spa. We frequently entertain so having "music everywhere" is a desired requirement. I must admit I didn't read the fine print on the Logitech system I believed that the "Music anywhere" name told the whole story...when in fact, I should have been looking for a "Music EVERYWHERE" system. Beyond those two issues the system worked "as designed" and we enjoyed the system after we understood its limitations.I would and have recommended this product to friends and family; two systems were purchased per my recommendation and are still functioning fine.
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 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!!!
I bought this "inexpensive" charger for the new ipod Nano I just purchased. First time I used it to charge my ipod, it fried the ipod and it was dead after that. I tried everything, $150 ipod was completely dead from this charger.
Maxell Quick Fix Disc Repair (CD-333)I was at my neighborhood video store recently, and the clerk, knowing how fussy I am about my CDs and DVDs(especially if I buy them used), told me about this new product. A Quick Fix Disc Repair kit by Maxell. I had used other CD cleaning products by Maxell and was always happy with the results. This one was different though. The cover said it would "repair minor scratches quickly in ONE STEP". It also stated on the carton it would repair up to 5 discs. It was on special, a price I couldnt refuse, so I said I'd give it a try.Okay, I gave it a try. Here's what it is. It's a little cardboard case containing, one soft cloth the size and shape of a CD. The instructions said to locate the tube with the repair solution. Check. located, but wait, what's this, it's not a "tube", it's a little packet like the ketchup packet you get at McDonald's(only a little bigger). After making a small tear in the packet to open it, i followed the instructions carefully. A few drops on the back side of the disc, rub the solution in with 1/2 the cloth in a center to edge motion(always do this with any cleaning cloth, never circular) for about a minute, and then immediatley use the second half of the cloth to buff the CD to a "clean like-new finish"(also in center to edge motion).The DVD I tried it on was a two sided disc.(Widescreen/Standard formats), so I gave this two chances of the five I was supposed to get out of it. It did NOT repair the very light minor scratches or smudges on either side of my disc. As a matter of fact I think it looked worse then when I started. And now I have an open packet of solution that does not seal closed, and has already dripped on my table! I don't know if it'll get 5 uses or not, because I don't want to use it on any other discs!Waste of time, waste of money!Skip this one....Laurie
Works great in my phone. With the adapter can also use in my camera. Cheap too.
I bought two of these (one for my wife and one for me). This was prior to the Zune release.The player is everything it was claimed to be. FM tuner gets ok reception, not great reception though.The portability is great and it can take a beating.No problems with the battery life. I would like to be able to still use the device while plugged into the computer. (When docked, it goes into a transfer mode, making the buttons of the sansa inoperational).The only issues Ive had with the player, is "Rhapsody to go". This service has a great selection of music...but functionally sucks. Has issues updating license subscriptions.Between the Sansa and the Zune...anyone buying an iPod is an idiot. If you want something ultra-portable get the sansa. If you want the same features with larger storage and a larger screen...get a Zune.One thing the Sansa doesn't do (that the Zune does) is allow for pluging in an AV out cable, so you can run your zune to a larger screen (in car LCD's, home TV).Neither of these products have limitations of that of the iPODs.
After searching for several weeks for the right keyboard, the Eclipse II was a clear winner. The back lighting is just right for typing after the sun goes down and you do not really need to light up the entire room. With the choice of three different colors you never grow tired of it. The feel of the keys are great.
I work at a public access TV station where we bought five of these for our digital imaging classes. I'm very impressed.4 Quick Pros:Battery life. It uses 4 AA's which last significantly longer than I expected them to.Video mode: Uses a Mac-friendly format and looks greatFull manual mode: A little tricky because you have to hit the same buttons to make different adjustments, but it's there.Full swivel screen: Great for shooting over a crowd or from the hip.Cons:The compartment doors are a little flimsy.Comes with a 16mb card (useless), but most camera companies are kind of stingy in this regard.
I went from the Casio E-125, aka the 'brick', to this incredible piece of workmanship! Microsoft has come a long way with the 2002 OS and Toshiba has by far surpassed any expectations in the development of their Pocket PC. The Actisync was not easy to get used too, but once you go tweak the settings it's fine. I love this thing, and best of all, my friend's carrying around their Palms envy ME now!!
This is the first 3rd party accessory that I've bought for my Macbook Pro, and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm typing on it right now: typing is easy and comfortable, setup is a breeze... I really can't say any more. It's just a fantastic device. I would buy this keyboard over any apple-branded computer any day.At first, I was truly drawn between this and a logitech wireless keyboard; any given logitech keyboard model is going to be extremely competitive with this one, and a lot cheaper. If you're a mac user (and you probably are), GET THIS ONE. It's definitely worth it. Especially since you have the majority of your hotkeys already preset, there will be no disconnect between this and your macbook computer or your old apple keyboard.Once again, this device is a must-have if you're looking for a cheap keyboard to go with your comp, or replace an old one.
Purchased for work to be shared by team for use at individual workspaces when doing online trainings without disturbing others. Ear cushions can be easily cleaned after use. Comfortable for a variety of users. Sounds quality good for our needs, although we are not listening to music much - mostly speaking.
Wasn't too impressed with the product as I have a 12dB amp already and felt the 24dB should have done better, but I vas very pleased with the seller's professionalism and eagerness to please as we worked out another deal on another product. Highly recommended, I enjoyed working with this company. Thanks for a good deal!!
these headphones are the greatest! they will not fall off my ears almost no matter what i do. these are great headphones by sony. they have great sound quality and everything! if you are looking for good earbud headphones, get these! they are at a great price for the quality they are. they are alot better than just the regular earbuds. i love them!
I was looking for a GPS that was easy to use, also with a large screen (for us older folks)and this one seemed to fill the bill. It is very easy to use and takes you right to the spot you entered and you can easily see the directions and menu while the GPS is on the dash. Also like the voice directions. I am a widow and usually drive by myself. The voice makes it seem that someone is with you on the trip. AND the price was right. I love shopping at Amazon!!!
The Good: Sony MDR-J10 Ear Headphones are comfortable (to me) and stay put while running. The cord length is generous, for example if you clip the player to your waist belt.The Not So Good: The wires are thin compared to the iPod ear buds, but they are standard for typical ear phones in this price range.The Ugly: The sound of these ear phones is extremely thin and tinny. There is little to no bass or treble. The range that is emphasized is the upper midrange.Previously I bought the Panasonic RP-HV094 Simple Ear Buds from Amazon. The price today is less than half the Sony MDR-J10 but the sound is more than twice as good. They don't fit over the ear, but they stay in place when I run. I'm pretty sure the Sony MDR-E818LP ear buds that I bought from Amazon years ago were way better, too.In short, the MDR-J10 is a comfortable design with lousy sound.
So I got this to watch sports on my older flat panel at the beginning of '09. I can say I've logged no more than 40 hours on this box and it pooped out on me last month. Not sure why but it no longer powers up, and I no longer get TV. maybe i just didn't use it enough...what ever it is, it no longer works and for the price, I expected much longer service.
This is a great product for the price. You don't have to rename photos in order to upload them onto the digital frame, it takes everything as named. It was very easy to use (after reading the instruction booklet, it's not that intuitive, some features really depend on how long you hold the buttons, when they say 2 seconds they mean 2 seconds and no more, no less!) This frame also has a battery (I discovered that not all of these digital frames have batteries)so after it's charged it's a nice feature so you can just take it anywhere and share your pics.Charging the battery is a snap, just hook it up to your pc or laptop with the usb cable and it charges. (It took me a bit to figure this out! I was looking for a separate charger device like for a cell phone!)I am very happy with this product for the price. The screen is small but shows very clear, bright pics.
This product came in a timely manner and when i got it i instantly went to installing. I have it ran, by attaching it to my front speakers, and i gotta say it is more than i expected from these lil dudes. The reason i rated 4/5 is actually because they may actually be too loud toned for me.. But if you are looking for some super highs this is it!! This was my first tweeters ive owned and they sounded great also come with 1 yr warranty :)
I have used the Sony version of this CD disc changer and like the Sony a whole lot better. Unless the CD's you store have CD text you must make a list to keep track of what is loaded in this machine. It is also a pain to program. Between the two I would opt for the Sony CD Disc Changer. I am not impressed with the Pioneer.
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.
I had that problem with my most recent pair of headphones, so I looked into the Sennheisers. I own their home stereo headphones, and I love them; I figured the quality was consistent. Well, that's not really the case....these headphones sound fine (a little tinny)but for 40 bucks, I expected a little more.The main reason behind my purchase, however, was to find a stable headset that let me run without constantly ruining my gait to adjust the buds, and these do that really well. The only caveat here is that the wraparound neckpiece is cast from a single piece of plastic and cannot be adjusted. That's fine for most folks, but since I have a Shrek-sized head, it tends to push my ears down a bit.All in all....not bad. If you're short on cash and can find a Sony Street-Style headset for around 20 bucks, try that one instead.
This product is a great asset to anyone who travels, and the bluetooth feature works great. The only negative I have is with Garmin on downloading new maps, seems to be impossible and the customer support stinks.
All this is is a glue stick that runs out really quickly. It was fine, did the trick. I guess it doesn't advertise itself as anything else, but I was disappointed.
Look closely at the picture that shows the connector. It's not SATA and it's not typical IDE.If you don't already have a PATA drive with this type of connector, you probably won't be able to find one.If looking for standard SATA - THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.
The first time I ordered this, it arrived totally scratched because the packaging had come open. I ordered a replacement, and then the same thing happened... and I tried it on my Canon t31 kit lens that's 18 - 55mmm and it didn't fit even though I ordered the 55mm filter.
I currently have this DVD player paired with a 50" Panasonic Plasma TH-50PX600U. I was very skeptical for purchasing this upconvert dvd player at first because of some things I was reading on AVSforums while researching for an upconvert player. I have read that there were MacroBlocking Issues with this player and my tv. So I decided to ask the source directly. Emailed OPPO Digital support directly, and receive this response very quickly:We have a Panasonic TH-50PX50U in our office and have been very happy with the video quality results. We have used AVIA and DVE to properly calibrate the display, and macroblocking artifacts have been minimal for most content sources.I have yet to see an issue with macroblocking with my TV and I will gladly recommend this upconvert DVD player to anyone and everyone.
An extended power cord should not be an optional feature for a Flatscreen TV. I'm extremely happy that I found this alternate cord to complete a clean install.
Fits well the head of my 3 years old, even my 2 years old tried it. We use it with our Nintendo DSI XL and it works very well. I'm glad I followed the recommendations on Amazon.
There is nothing bad to say about this cable. I bought three at once. They aren't the exact ones shown in the picture, or at least, the ends look different, but they still have the "snagless" design, albeit a slightly different one. Still works just fine as far as functioning as an ethernet cable. I used it with my TrendNet ethernet switch, with no issues yet whatsoever.
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'm so glad I bought these headphones. I've been on too many airplanes where some kid is watching a DVD player with the sound on for everyone to hear! I thought there had to be another way. Don't let anyone tell you that small kids can't learn to love headphones. My son started using them when he was 17 months old, watching a portable DVD player in the car. The sound is easy to adjust on the headphones themselves, so I can keep the volume quite low. As far as he knows, the DVD player doesn't work without headphones, so he actually asks for them! And we adults can listen to something else. The first few times he used them, he'd eventually pull them off, but now we don't have that problem. He can even help me put them on his head. They seem very comfortable for him, and they stay put. He has a large head, but they seem like they'd fit a wide variety of head sizes.
This drive is fantastic except for one GIANT design flaw -- it uses ONE MINI USB connector!I also own a firewire version of the same drive, and it has two full-sized firewire connectors. It was a huge disappointment to receive the USB version with only one connector, and a non-standard size at that!The advertised benefit of this product is that you can keep it in your bag, and "save the day" when needed. Having a connector that uses a non-standard connector size, and not being able to grab any USB cable laying around to use the product unfortunately cripples this device.
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.
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.
Bought one on the advise of a sales person. Nice screen. Excellent speed. Lightwight, and battery lasts about 2 hours.However, audio is extreamly low. Screen is not as bright as I would like it to be.Yesterday It took a 3 foot tumble while shut off. I turned it on and it ran great..Then I went to work and returned home and it ran great. Then after sitting there over night, I turned it on this morning and got "operating system not found".Sure glad I bought a service agreement. On the other hand, I needed this for a chrismas vacation, and now don't have a laptop. Next time, Im going with a HP Pavalon.The viao case, while plastic and light weight, doesn't allow for much bouncing, I suppose.
If you install this and the companion wireless router using all of the default settings, this is a straightforward product to set up. If, however, you've opted to customize your network settings, be aware that you have to understand the dependencies this introduces, such as setting up DHCP, network names and so forth. Not a daunting challenge, but not well documented.I encountered some conflicts with other devices in the house on the same frequency, such as a portable phone, and decided to replace the phone (it was time, anyway).In use, this device provides exactly the level of service I expected, wireless capability throughout the home. I am very satisfied with it.
Take this note of caution: This works fine for items that have to "Power up" for instance an external DVD drive or the connection to my PSP. But it doesn't work when I plug in my flash drive. (The Flash drive works fine when I plug it in directly to the USB port on the computer, BTW.) Unfortunately using this device, I have to reboot my computer each time when I plug it in so it can "see" the drive. Once it's unplugged, the drive goes away and when you plug the drive back in, it won't come back up until the computer is rebooted again.Yes, I can move other items around to free up a spare USB plug in the back. The problem is this is just the sort of item I bought the hub for--so I wouldn't have to wrestle the computer everytime I wanted to plug it in! I'm not sure if getting a "powered" hub would work better or not.
I purchased this lens about a year ago and it is one of two that I use very often. The professional level quality and the f/2.8L allows for more light to enter the lens and therefore allows you to shoot in lower light conditions.I use this lens almost exclusively for concert photography, where a fast shutter speed is critical despite the low-light conditions.This isn't a light lens - it will weigh you down considerably - but it is well worth it.The image stabilization is wonderful as well, although the stabilization motor is a little loud (a slight humming/clicking sound) when you're shooting in quiet environments.
I never review products, but I've never felt this strongly about any electronic device. This device was suggested to me by my son because when our new kitchen was completed, we realized that in order to operate our new HD TV, hung on a wall, we had to leave a pantry door open at all times (because the cable box had to be installed IN the pantry). I was skeptical, first, because the Next Generation Remote Extender looks like a child's toy, and second, because I couldn't understand how such a tiny, light, inexpensive device would allow my remote control to suddenly work through a solid maple door (without even pointing it at the door).I'm skeptical no more. The thing works perfectly, exactly as advertised. It solved all our problems. The single negative (and it's minor) is that after a couple of weeks of use, you'll have to re-charge the special battery that you put in your remote. It's no big deal and well worth what you get in return.Anyone who has had to put audio or video equipment inside a closed cabinet will be thrilled with this item. It has it all: price, easy of set up, small size AND it does just what it promises!Bob Mayer, Miami, FL
I am a sales trainer, so whiteboarding is vital. This is a fantastic product. I wouldn't want to have to transport it too much, but that is not what it is designed for. Set up is a snap, plenty of room to write and stands good and tall. Sturdy too, no wobbling. Excellent, highly recommend.
I bought these to reduce the noise when I am mowing my lawn and whacking my weeds and they work great. They are very comfortable and reduce the noise levels significantly...
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.
I am a computer techie, and over the years have used cables from many different companies. These quality of these cables is much higher than that offered by competitors. You won't be disappointed.
Very fast service. Came new in sealed package. Very satisfied. Thanks! Can't beat this deal. Work well in camera, recorders.
Affordable GPS though being discontinued by the manfacture I recommend the product. I found it easy to use and well made
Fantastic picture from the VGA port (all I use, as my Mac is my home theatre box) such a good picture in fact that it ruthlessly reveals the flaws of standard-definition DVDs. Nice and bright, black levels are acceptable (but could be a bit darker methinks) and a DVI port would be handy. The mounting system for the little speakers (on the bottom of the display) seems problematic to me, but they haven't fallen off yet. We paid a bit under a grand, I feel like it's a great value. Having a 37" computing experience however, is a bit freaky. (perhaps if I didn't sit so close....)
This was the cheapest moon filter I found on the Internet. The only reasons I knocked off a star are that it has a greenish tint (I don't mind, but some do), the plastic threading feels kind of cheap, and it comes in a little bag instead of a tiny case like my color filters (I'm a little paranoid I'll touch the glass trying to get it out of the bag). None of these are deal-breakers, or even a big deal to me. Once on the eyepiece, it has no noticeable affect on image quality (other than, you know, dimmer and a little greener). It also worked fine on Jupiter.
This worked just like it was created to. HP doesnt have a great lifespan on ink, but it works the same way as it does any where else you might purchase it. It was brand new and in retail package. So as far as ordering it here, I highly recommend. Good seller!
What can I say, it adds 500 sheets of capacity to my printer, was super easy to install.
After some research on car remotes I came to the Scosche. I was a little put-off by the price of the remote but after looking at others I saw it was quality. I especially like the ability to use the wireless remote and charge the ipod/iphone at the same time, a feature I didn't see on others. This is great when you're on the road. The remote fits pretty snug on the steering wheel and is also good for around your wrist for a day at the gym. The buttons are a little tight at first and my play/pause button needs to be pressed upwards instead of dead center for it to work (the only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of five) Maybe a minor issue but one that can get annoying on the road. Overall, a quality product and one I recommend for anyone who drives and listens to their Ipod/Iphone, yes it works for both- I have an Iphone 3GS and as with many items it asks you to go into airplane mode because it's not made for the Iphone but it's not necessary, works fine. Sometimes you will need to restart your music or unplug and replug...do this before hitting the road.
Good optics but not very portable (has to remain mounted to tripod). Difficult to setup and use. If you are new you should probably go with a computerized scope.
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.
Purchased two of these in August 2011. After a month, one would no longer charge, and upon inspection found the battery compartment of the phone full of corrosion from leaked battery acid. Called Amazon, and got immediate replacement. Cleaned up battery compartment, and no issues for three weeks now. Too soon to tell about life expectancy, but for a third the price of "Brand Name" Chinese batteries, I will make this purchase every time. Some will be good, some may not. I will follow up with future developments.
I wanted something that played everything (all records, tapes, cd's and radio) and now I have it. The ability to put my records on tape is a great plus. The sound is much better than the vintage-looking brands and it still doesn't take up too much space. Note - a prior reviewer said the volume knob doesn't work, but it does. To increase/decrease the volume you have to repeatedly turn the knob in the direction appropriate. This way it doesn't blast and you can make subtle adjustments in volume. My only criticisms are inadequate explanations of how it works (as the volume issue indicates) and difficulty seeing the details of the different functions with old eyesight like mine.
I am using this remote with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and it works great! It would be nice to get the RC-1 so there isn't a 2 sec delay, but for my needs the RC-5 is fine.
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.
It had burned 3 sources to be able, this ended the problems, the best thing if you have double processors or quadcore
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.
Had been looking at the 714 and 721, but when the 3001 went on sale I went ahead and purchased it. Probable a lot more tripod than I need, but I figure with the future purchase of a larger digital it'll be just right.
Purchased the 58mm version of this to protect the lens on a Cannon S5 IS (I am of the old school of protecting lenses). The construction is as solid as a rock and the filter element is crystal clear. I went with the B&W because of the brass outer ring. This filter will mate to an aluminum Lensmate adapter (highly recommended). Aluminum to aluminum can seize. Aluminum to plastic will bind (under certain conditions) but brass does not have that interactive problem under normal (non-maritime) conditions. Therefore, this filter can buffer between the Lensmate adapter and anything I want to screw into the female threads of this filter. Brass and B+W are a good thing (so Martha would say).
I researched the V955 extensively. It's supposed to be the best RD under $200. I paid WAY less than that at amazon. It's "saved" me many times. Supposedly some of the escorts are superior but at more than twice the cost this is the best bang/$. If you speed this can save you money!
great product for my nikon camera. Items receive as stated in several days after ordering
If you like minimalist stuffs, real sound, top of the line gadgeds, them, this is for you !!
An excellent purchase to accessorize my new Nikon D70 digital single lens reflex camera. In the default large format mode of the Nikon D70, this CompactFlash microdrive will hold in excess of 2200 photos. Too much? My last major vacation resulted in over 1500 photos, so do the math. A single 1gb CompactFlash card will probably cost more than $125.00, I bought this microdrive on special for just a little bit more! It's a bit sluggish when downloading to the computer (either with the card still in the camera or in the computer) but that's the only fault I can find with it! An excellent product, easy to use, and well worth the money! You can Froogle it, but Amazon has the best price!
This is a case cover for the older style nano. Its cute. Everyone comments on it. Its nice to hold while walking, fits in your hand perfectly. I have had mine for a couple of years and spent around $40 on it. I couldnt believe I saw one on line for $5 today.
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
I've been using LCD monitors of different brand names at work. I bought this Cornea MP704B for my own PC at home. For the price, this Cornea is the best, especially if you look at it at an angle. If you are in digital photo and have your own darkroom on your PC, this LCD screen is a must, since it depicts the colors (multi) excellently.
It works like magic.As long as you can hide it or if a flying saucer fits in your decor get it.
I am currently only using it to control a satellite box. I have a small 26" flush mounted on the wall in the kitchen and didn't want the satellite box in there. I put the satellite box on the other side of the wall in the stairway going to the basement. This system is flawless. The infrared eye is tiny and extremely sensitive. I have it mounted with velcro on the back-side of the tv at the bottom so no one can see it. The infrared signal bounces off wall and into the eye no problem. Fantastic!
I waffled for quite a while before finally settling on this model, and I think I made the right choice. I really fell in love with the higher-priced Sony models, but this Toshiba seems to have everything you NEED...even if it's not as 'sexy' looking.It is nice and light, at only 4.6 pounds. It has a somewhat cheaper "feel" to it overall as compared to Sony Vaios or Dells, but of course, it IS cheaper! (It is nowhere near as cheap-feeling as the bargain Acer/Lenova/etc types.)I have experienced no problems getting used to the keyboard (though it does have a lot of flex). The mouse click buttons are a little bit hard to press, and probably could have been designed better -- but again, this is not a high-end model, it's a very nice little affordable workhorse.It does come loaded with a lot of junk ("bloatware") that you don't need, but from what I hear, so do all of these pre-configured laptops. Vista likes to give plenty of warnings as you remove items, so your first 24 hours will be filled with checking the "allow" and "continue" boxes. ;-)The processor seems quite fast; Vista takes some getting used to but is pretty user-friendly from what I've experienced; built-in wireless capability seems to be working great. I am not experiencing a short battery life as other users mentioned, it seems more than adequate (I do turn down screen brightness to get more time out of it). 160 GB of storage...don't know that I would ever be able to fill that up!By the way, I was able to pick up this model for six hundred ninety-nine bucks from Best Buy, a hundred bucks less than Amazon currently sells it.On a somewhat less important cosmetic note, when you look at this laptop in all but the brightest or most direct sort of lighting, it appears black. The lid is glossy, too, not matte as it can appear in pictures.Hope this helps...feel free to leave comments with any questions -- I know how annoyingly difficult it is to decide on a laptop! :-)
This router is horrible. I'm using it with a cable modem but it can't even handle a substantial amount of traffic without dropping packets.
I've owned quite a few USB hubs and this one is, by far, the easiest to use I've had yet. Plug it in to the computer and hook up the AC adapter...and you're up and running. That's it, couldn't have been easier to install. It's also fast, one thing that used to drag my other hubs down was moving stuff from one external drive to another if they were both on the same hub. I'm not sure if this thing has some built-in feature for doing that in a cleaner way, but it is a lot faster than anything I'd seen before.Pros:- Fool-proof setup.- Fast transfers, even from/to two things on the hub.- Extra port on the front for easy access to USB flash drives.- Durability. Working non-stop for over 16 months, not a single problem.Cons:- The cables plug into both sides of the hub, so even with the hardest bending of the cable you'd risk to route the wires, the width footprint of the hub goes from ~2 inches empty to OVER SIX INCHES! Redesigning this so the cables plug in on the back, or even angle the ports back at 45, would go a long way toward reducing footprint.- The lights never go off. They are on even if nothing is plugged into a port! I prefer the lights to be tied to data transfer, but at least they should only be on when something is attached to a port, right?Even with the drawbacks, suffice it to say this has been in constant use on my desk for well over a year, and it's not going away anytime soon. I would recommend this hub to anyone.
As the Nikon D200 is no spring chicken in the ever evolving world of digital photography, I shan't go on about the actual functions and statistics, but rather try to talk a bit about how it all is to use in your everyday shooting sessions.I've been using my D200 for well over a year now, and it has been my steadfast companion on many expeditions (well, holidays) all over the globe, and in that time, has never put a foot wrong. The quality of the images are, as you probably already have found out, very good, and the build quality very good indeed. What I have found to be most rewarding about this little piece of kit is how practical it is. It is big and heavy enough to feel like a proper camera and have a nice feel in your hands. Ergonomically thought through I would say. It has very easy access to key features via separate buttons on the camera (ISO, picture quality, etc) which makes visits to the dreaded menu system of any DSLR less frequent. It is for example also very easy to delete unwanted photos with a couple of pushes of a button. The outlay and use of the whole piece of equipment is very entuitive and makes it quite possible to take the camera out of the box and start taking photographs almost straight away. Good battery life, on-board flash, high continuous shooting rate, and enough pixels to satisfy the most of us makes this a very decent camera, even today.There are newer models out there, sure, but they are not necessarily the better choice. The D300 is a better camera, all in all. Of course it is. But there's quite a bit of a difference in the pricing of the two models. Normally I wouldn't advocate buying an older model when its replacement has been on the market for a year or so, but at this price, I honestly think that the D200 is worth getting. Get the 17-55mm Nikon lens (or any piece of properly sharp glass), and you'll have as good photographs as with any camera. If you're looking for a really good camera at a low price, then I reckon the D200 is (or at least should be) a serious competitor. If you take a thousand photographs a week you'll probably want something newer and heavier, but then again, you probably already have. If, on the other hand, you need a camera for your holidays, trekkings, and the odd sportsevent, this is, in my opinion at least, a very decent choice indeed.5 stars. Without a doubt.
I purchased the F30 over four years ago and it has been a nonstop pleasure to use. I carry it everywhere and love the fact that it gives me the portability that my DSLR does not, without sacrificing point and shoot quality. As mentioned in other reviews here, the low light photo capture capability is top notch, although as in all photography and low light situations, you should use a tripod or steady the camera on an immovable object in order to achieve optimum results. The best results obtain when you take a little time to understand how this (and virtually all) digital cameras operate. Then you can move beyond the auto stage (which is nonetheless quite good) and become more creative. The only drawback to this camera is that I am loathe to give it up for a new model. What a great dilemma!
I have multiple switches downstream, a different manufacturer's router and modem, and all are recognized without a hitch, even after our frequent power outages. On rare occations, when one of the downstream machines can't 'phone home' a reboot of the machine resolves the problem (without having to power down every switch/router/modem in the line). A rare find, a trouble-free network gadget!
I had this camera for a long time and never had a problem with it. Battery still holds full charge, almost everything still works great. Recently, the tape slow won't close, so I couldn't use it anymore. I was so imnpressed with the problem free camera, that I bought my wife (and me) the same style, but newer model camera! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the tape slot
This recharger bent the innards of my poor iPod and it wouldn't charge or sync with my Mac anymore. According to the service people at the Apple Store it wasn't a good fit with the iPod's port, it bent a wire out of shape inside, and ruined my iPod. Buy the Apple recharger instead.
Great product, only 1/2 hour setup and it worked! I had 8 remotes, now I have one and everyone can watch a DVD, the TV or listen to the receiver with the touch of a button. Pricey, but worth the convenience.
The camera is pretty nice for the price you get it for. It actually has the option for raw and jpeg format which is a great feature. The 12x optical zoom is not too bad (about comparable to a 32mm lens) and the view screen is fluid. Although this camera has no slr, the shots still come out somewhat accurate. Unfortunately there is no option for a release cable or remote, so you are left with taking steady shots with the timer. It's not really a big deal, but it would have been nice to have that option. Overall a decent camera to take pictures, at a semi-professional level.
I'm a Mac user and purchased this mouse because I wanted a cordless double-click mouse with options such as page forward and back and of course, a scroll wheel. The packaging said the mouse was Mac-compatible. However, once I got it home and started using it, none of the options I was looking for worked. Following their tech support on their site, I downloaded the Logitech Center software that was supposed to be for Mac OSX. Sure, right. The software wouldn't open on my Mac. Then I started to do some research on their site and found out that Logitech cordless mice aren't recognized by Mac's bluetooth, so "some" features "probably" will not work on a Mac, such as page forward and back and scroll. Terrific, huh? Don't bother trying to phone Logitech, as they don't have a toll-free number and after being put on hold at my expense for 10 minutes, I gave up. I emailed them and got 1 reply to fill out a form (not attached) to receive my RMA for a replacement. Hello?? I don't want a replacement. I want a refund. What good would a replacement do? Long story to short. They never sent me a replacement, nor a refund and I am out $35 for the mouse. THIS MOUSE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MACS, no matter what their packaging states. BUYER BEWARE.
After 15 months of no problems, the picture turned black, no picture but had sound. I had to have the picture tube yoke replaced at a cost of to me of $211.00.That repair lasted a month, and then the TV repair place said that the picture tube needed to be replaced. Toshiba did pay for a new tube, but the labor to install it was another $167.00.Its been three months since that last repair, and now the DVD player is starting to act up. Won't play some disks until after several attempts, or the set is unplugged and then plugged back in. I won't shell out more money to fix this lemon.I bought this TV to replace a 16 year old 19" Sharp TV in an oak cabinet. Nothing wrong with the Sharp, which was manufactured in Japan, but I wanted a bigger picture and the added DVD player and Video recorder was a buying factor. But the 19" Sharp set, still working perfectly, has had to serve as my set in that spot, while the 24" Toshiba, the cost of owning now totals over $700.00, has been in and out of the TV repair shop for over a period of two months while the TV shop waited for parts.I have a 27" Toshiba TV in my bedroom, made in Japan, which hasn't skipped a beat in over twelve years. Both of the Toshiba TVs have a good sharp picture, but this last purchase has been a very expensive dog of a TV.This last set from Toshiba is assembled in Mexico using cheap parts, and most likely, unskilled labor.
The builtin speakers in my laptop sounded better and louder than these speakers. The Sony's highs are muddy and the volume does not go very loud (yes my laptop volume was all the way up). If you want extra laptop speakers for your presentations with clients look elsewhere. All we wanted was a decent quality sound that was a little louder than our laptop speakers and these speakers definitely did not deliver and will be returned. If you need ultra portable sound and your laptop speakers are broken or sound much worse than average laptops (we have nothing special), then maybe this would work for you.
Good price for acceptable yellow label tape used in a Brother P-Touch (PT-90). Will probably buy some more, maybe some red and blue versions next time.
I received this TV on Friday 1/25/08, about 4 days earlier than Amazon had predicted. Delivery was very smooth and the Eagle driver was very courteous. Installed this on our bedroom wall using the Peerless SA740P articulating bracket on same day (about 30 minute total install/set-up time), using standard cable input. Picture from SD channels is more than adequate and I am able to receive numerous HD channels which are incredibly clear and vibrant. As an added bonus, I now also receive about 25 digital audio stations. Picture from built-in DVD player is amazing and sound from TV speakers is excellent.Remote control is well laid out and very intuitive and user friendly. TV menus are easy to navigate and adjustments (of which I found few that were necessary)are simple and straight forward.This is an incredible value for the price. If you are considering this TV, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.
I'm happy with this battery. None of them sim to work for more than a year or two. So, far it's holding a charge.
I purchased this SDHC, Class 6 card for my new Canon G9 about 4 months ago because I needed a high-speed SDHC card for the new camera. Since getting it, I have ended up swapping it between the Canon G9 and my SD800, depending on if I was going to an event with point-and-shoot requirements or if I could sling the G9 around my neck and use it.The performance so far has been excellent, I've fired off a 45-second sequence of continuous shots on my G9 (10MP camera) before at a wedding and the card has no problem writing all that out and just letting me keep holding down the button and firing off shot after shot. When you consider the raw amount of bytes the camera is processing and writing during a continuous-shot session, it's pretty dang impression that it's writing out so many MB/sec.The SD800, at 6MP, performs swimmingly as well but the real performance bar to clear was the G9, which it handles with ease. Also swapping the card between cameras in the middle of shooting sessions has never been a problem as the card seems to be compatible with all my SD-based Canons without issue. I've never had to reformat the card or anything like that.The "no brainer" attribute of purchasing this card is the combination of performance, compatibility and price... you could buy 4 of these things and just swap them in and out if you are a serious photographer.I get 600-800 shots at 10mp on a single card at about 4-6mb each picture so I really can't imagine you needing more than one of these unless you were a professional photographer shooting at like 12 or higher MP with a trigger finger. But in that case you probably want to play it safe and use more cards, incase any 1 of them has a failure.That was a tip I heard from some photographer friends; that you never want to buy bigger than a 4GB card incase you fill it up and it fails, then you loose hundreds and hundreds of pictures at one time. So in most cases having a few 4GB cards seems to be the sweet spot between safety and convenience.
Love the right angle on this and have no problems what so ever with it. Heck for the price, you cant go wrong!
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 product works fine on my LG DVD-RAM, but i have some problems in my Lite on SOHW1633S, but I solve this problem updating the firmware.
I wasn't able to get this to work for me with my computer, and an adapter, but it works fine for my brother. It was the adapter that failed, this chord is fine.
This was a routine ink cartridge order, and I have not yet installed the cartridge.
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!
its a cheap knockoffi plugged it in, and 3 seconds later, the thing POPS! sparks blew off inside of the transformer piece. its completely shot now.DO NOT BUY!
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.
Did not work, could not see the screen. Just get one of those screen covers and call it a day.
i really wanted to buy this one but the problem is i am curious on where this camera is made. it is not written in the product specs &amp; in the 'see it in action' part, it cannot be tilted downward so that i can see whether its made in u.s. or japan etc. i dont want to end up buying something that is made in china.
I compared these side by side with Sony MLP71 and the Shure E2C and I feel shure is defintely a breed apart. The clarity, richness and depth of the sound reproduction in Shure E2C is much better that its counter part. I could clearly hear The only gripe I have is that its a little pain initially to put these on. The color coding to indicate which Left and Right earphone is sort of vague.
This is good if you are on the ocean. This strap is very large and cumbersome. It would be a nice fit for the coast guard!!
You will be cheated. I bought this just so I could listen to TV sound while running. The Amazon promo says TV Band! When I got the thing, no TV reception!! I then discovered fine print buried in the packaging which says : 'after February17, 2009 this product will no longer receive television audio broadcasts'. Amazon sold me mine in February 2010, a year after it became obsoleteAmazon does not disclose this. False Advertising!!!
I bought these binoculars because I wanted a medium size pair to use primarily for birding. First time out, I had difficulty getting a clear focus. To make maters worse, every bird that I looked at had a halo of red chromatic aberration around it's head. I have a pair of Nikon 10X25s which out performed the Bushnell's hands down in terms of both clarity and sharpness. I am returning the Bushnell's and considering the Audubon Equinox HP binoculars instead.
This camera takes horrendous pictures.In low light, almost everything is blacked out, and in good light, everything is grainy and blurry. I have a cell phone that takes bad pics that look good compared to this Logitech.Logitech touts their "Lumibright" technology, but their tech support says, the camera isn't supposed to function indoors -- doesn't say that on the box.The camera was a gift, and was mailed to me, so I couldn't return it to the retailer. Logitech told me the camera was out of warranty and they wouldn't replace it -- nevermind that I called them one day after opening the brand new boxed camera.All I can say is, Save Your Money. I'm angry that they even sold this misleading item, not to mention refuse to stand behind it.
This cd player works great i got it for xmas. its great.
I write this second review to replace the previous review that mysteriously vanished. To save this companies reputation, I did not buy mine here. Mine came from Solid Signal at $49. Neither Solid Signal nor Next Gen offered any resolution for what may be a faulty unit. The choice is yours.Mine has no identifying model numbers, only BPLC-RX.It is made by Next Generation. Very tough to find a web page.[...]Sales:Bob Dolatowski, President[...][...]This unit worked fine for about 18 months and then my wife drove me crazy with it. Doesn't work, change batteries, OK for a few days, doesn't work, change batteries again. OK for a couple more. Also noticed a few times by holding the remote close to the saucer the transmitter LED would not come on. Tried unplugging it. no good. Then out of nowhere it would work a couple days, then quit again. I called the CO above and was told maybe the batteries are bad. They are only good for a couple years and need replaced. At that time they were $13 a piece. Not economical to replace batteries every couple years for a $50 piece of equipment. It was easier to move the second receiver to the bedroom for her, rather than play games with this thing.Would I recommend it? NOWould I buy batteries? NOIs it the batteries? Maybe not. With charged batteries, no response.Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
This product is perfect. It's lightweight and sturdy and does exactly what it says it does. Good choice. I had a couple options to choose from, went with this one and don't regret it in the least.
I read so many good things about OCZ Power Supplies that I decided to buy one and try it for myself. One word, Disappointed. Yes, this beautiful looking and expensive piece of hardware crapped out on me shortly after being installed. If my memory serves me right, it lasted about 3 or 4 months. It used to be on a rig with the following specs: XFX 775 nforce 680i Motherboard, Intel E8400 CPU, OCZ Reaper Series PC2-8500 DDR2 Memory 2x2GB, EVGA 8800GT Video Card, 2 7200 Hard Drives, 2 DVD Burners.I expected this rig to run smoothly and it had enough power for an SLI upgrade in the future. Instead, I got 4 pounds of electronic junk. I bought an Ultra 600 W PSU, which has great looks too, BTW, and is running fine.My advice is, stay away from this model.
I use this FM transmitter all of the time with my 5G iPod. It works great!!! I occasionally have to tune into a different station but that is only when I have driven into an area that suddenly has a station on that frequency. I have used it on long trips and in largely populated cities. Love it!!!!
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.
This has to be one of the best mics I have personally owned. The first thing I did with the included driver disk was to toss it in the trash. Plugging the DSP-400 into my Powerbook G4 resulted in no pesky "driver needed" BS that currently plagues the dark side of the computer world. Bringing up the sound prefs I was delighted in seeing that not only was the DSP-400 recognized, but it was raring to go. Changing the default I/O's from the onboard line in and speakers to the USB interface was all that was needed to get it up and running. All level functions and effects are accessable and fully functional, since they are a function of the OS and not a driver.No, the DSP-400 is not a noise cancelling headset, but the mic does a very good job of weeding out reasonable ammounts of background noise. And as for it being heavy, I did not notice any unreasonable heaviness.Yes, the cord is a bit long, but I would rather have it a tad long than short.
Thought these speakers would be the right choice. However, ordered 2 pairs and all four speakers where broke around the ring because the factory had tightened the screw to tight holding the speaker inside the plastic white ring thus breaking it in half. These obviously were not broke during shipping but from the manufacture. I dont blame Amazon/UPS but Pyle for letting these ship without inspection.Do not buy unless you buy glue to fix them upon arrival.
What a great product! I've been debating on either getting a Palm or a Handspring Visor and decided to go with the Visor because of its really cool expansion slot. One of the first &quot;must-have&quot; modules for me was definitely the SpringPort modem. I decided on the SpringPort over the others because of its speed, apparently it's the fastest Springboard modem on the market today and you can use it Worldwide. This modem also has a wireless port to connect my GSM phone so that I can surf the web and send and receive emails via a wireless connection.Very cool and convenient device, I don't need to lug my laptop around anymore just to get email!
I use this Sony exclusively for health club workouts. It's lightweight, compact and delivers great sound. I generally tune it to one of the TV broadcasts but sometimes switch to FM radio if nothing of interest is on the televisions.The health club is made of cinder block and my former portable FM radio was very 'directional' and unable to sustain a decent signal. This Sony Walkman solved the problem.If you don't need MP3 storage and simply want a great FM receiver, this is an excellent choice.
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.
Up to now I've tried 2-3 cheap (around $50) sound-canceling headphones. None of them fit well, my ears would hurt if used too long, and two of them had plastic pieces break so I had to replace them.This time, I decided to forget about sound cancellation, and focus on comfort and good sound, and pay a bit more to get something that would last. A friend of mine let me borrow a much older pair of Sennheisers (he thinks they're a better value than Bose) and I was impressed with the sound, so after I read the reviews I decided to try the HD-555.I am *so* happy with these. The foam is soft, and the inner height/width is big enough that they go around my ears (no part of my ears are being pressed inward). I've worn them all day at work, every day for a week and a half now, and I can wear these all day without any discomfort. The foam is also porous enough that your ears don't get hot and sweaty. The top part also has soft foam, and it adjusts up tall enough that there isn't undue pressure from above.Lots of the other reviews mentioned people who were hearing a lot of things in their music that they had not heard before. That's been my experience also, especially with my classical and electronica music. The sound is very clear and clean. Those reviews also mentioned that these headphones don't block out external sound; that's true as well, and don't expect these to be like sound-cancelling headphones--but for me, the comfort issue more than makes up for that.
Used these on a computer built. Maybe they could work for securing speaker wire... That would be about it. Adhesive is some of the worse i've seen. Think i'll get some 3m two-sided tape from a hardware store and replace the adhesive included to make up for my loss. Maybe the 3/4 or inch sized ones would work better?
Very pleased with the printer. With the rebate I was able to upgrade to this printer from the 1500 for very little difference. Installation and set-up was easy.
The package arrived on time, and in good condition. It is what it says it is, a thin glass tea pot with 12 flowering teas and a useless strainer. The teas, however were dated to expire 3 days after arrival. The seller obviously bought old flowering teas from some other shop, and is attempting to resell them. I am dissatisfied, and feel cheated. Would not buy again.
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 #
When I was shopping for this, one review caught my eye saying this tripod was "mostly metal." That claim, along with the light weight in the description, were the two things that sold me on the model.Well, NEITHER ARE TRUE. This thing is indeed mostly plastic made to look like black metal. Apparently, this fooled the other reviewer, but not me. The only metal I found on the whole thing were the bars of the legs themselves, and the bar of the swivel handle. Every single other part of this thing is black plastic. All of the hinges and joints are plastic. The leg braces are plastic. The height crank is plastic (yikes!). Even the center tube is PLASTIC. Overall, it looks nice, I'll give them that; but please know that you are NOT getting a "mostly metal" tripod here. No way.Now, that by itself wouldn't be too bad, except that you'd expect something that's nearly all plastic to be much lighter - it isn't. The part of the description that reads:Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 5 x 4.9 inches ; 1 pounds..is WRONG. Maybe this thing weighs 1 pound on the moon, but it's much heavier where I'll be using it, here on earth. It is, indeed, much closer to it's described shipping weight:Shipping Weight: 4 poundsWhy the large discrepancy? Who know? Sloppiness on Amazon's part, I guess. At any rate, the weight was key for me, and there were several tripods lighter than 4 lbs which I passed up. I guess I should have trusted my instincts when they told me this was too good to be true.Anyway, if I'm going to buy a plastic tripod, I want it to be much lighter than 4 lbs.
I purchased this camera online one month ago from amazon here[...]And I have taken pictures from Alaska to Florida and in Washington I love how the Mark II captures images IMHO more clearly than any film SLR could ever take.Best Camera I have every used
[that much] for a 0.3 Megapixel camera?For that price you should get a much higher MP camera with a digital zoom. You'll get the same quality when you zoomed all the way in as you would with this camera's optical zoom. Actually, you might get better shots, since you should haveless camera shake.And you'd have a high MP camera instead of a cheesy 0.3 MP for close-up shots -- which is what you'll be shooting most of the time.
Bought these earbuds just a little over 3 months ago to go w/ my Sansa E250 MP3 player cause I love bass and the earbuds that came w/ the MP3 player not only didn't fit comfortably inside my ears but also had no depth of sound or bass. I read the reviews and the price was right so I bought the V-Moda Bass earbuds. I did find the mids and highs a bit muffled with these earbuds but my MP3 player has a great equalizer so once adjusted these were fantastic!! I've read that many times it's not the earbuds causing the poor sound but the range capability of the MP3 player..you can only get what the MP3 player puts out. Well the sad news is they lasted just over 3 months. Apparently the wires at the connection point between the cord and the plug into the MP3 player broke. First it was left ear with no sound and then nothing. Now I have to jiggle the wires at the connection point and every now and then I get a moment or two of music. I only listen to my MP3 player about 1 hour per day, sitting at a desk so they are not abused. I am very careful always using the included silicone wrap for the cord and putting it into a soft bag when not in use but that obviously didn't work to protect the wires. So now I'm stuck w/ non working earbuds and I just loaded a ton of music onto my MP3 player. I wish the mfgs. would make the wires a bit more beefy or better protect the connection point to stand up to everyday use!
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.
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.
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This 30mm lens translates to a 48mm on a modern Canon "cropped sensor" camera, so it's a perfect replacement for the 50mm on your old film camera. The light-gathering and sharpness of this lens are fantastic! You'll find yourself not needing a flash in most indoor shots, which is great!The only problem I have with this lens is that you won't be able to use it on a full-frame camera, if you ever get one, as it's only made for the "cropped-sensor" cameras. However, for an f/1.4 lens, the price is great!Now get one of the Canon 50mm lenses for portraits: Either the f/1.2L or the f/1.4 or the f/1.8 (the Nifty Fifty). An alternative, which is placed in quality between the f/1.2L and the f/1.4 Canon lenses, is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX. Quality will be better than the f/1.4 Canon, and the pricing should be fairly close.Then the 16-35L and the 70-200 f/4L and your collection should take care of just about any circumstance!I'm a huge Canon L lens fan, but this is one of the lenses I make an exception for. It's one of my favorite lenses! A great introductory lens for someone who has never experienced anything below f/3.5. Plus, it looks beautiful on your camera (see the picture of the Rebel XT with the lens attached).&lt;update> I've seen photos people have taken with this lens attached to a 5D, which is a full-frame camera, and the vignetting may be acceptable to many people, so I withdraw my previous statement that this lens cannot be used with a full-frame camera. However, the Sigma DC-series lenses are specifically made for "crop-sensor" cameras and may have unacceptable vignetting on a full-frame camera (for most people). FYI: The EX in the name means it's built with a higher standard of quality than the regular Sigma lenses. I can't stress enough how great the build quality of this lens is!
i was holding off purchasing this radio due to the negative reviews ive read. What a mistake. This radio works absolutely perfectly. Reception is crystal clear without having to move the sat. ant. It certainly beats having to buy another sat. radio for the home. I highly recommend this item.
I have two of the et&oacute;n radios now, I bought a smaller one for backpacking/hiking and this one for home use. It is a great radio, and if there is ever an emergency this thing might just be the only source of information available.I'll go over some of the details of the item:&#128230; UNBOXINGIt comes in a standard box, standard packaging, with the radio, a nylon carrying bag, and a user manual. The nylon bag has a separate pocket on it to hold the user manual, which is a nice touch. The adapter was not included, which would have been nice if you want to use this all the time rather than just for emergency use.&#128297; SET UPIt comes with a rechargeable battery pack already installed, this is for the crank when/if you don't have AA's or another electrical source (adapter), you'll need to open the battery compartment and connect the connector. You can use it this way alone, or also insert three AA batteries in the battery compartment for non crank use.&#128251; FUNCTIONS&#9673; It's a radio, it receives AM/FM and NOAA weather station signals.&#9673; The cell phone charging connector allows you to charge your phone if the power is out (I haven't used this).&#9673; There are two lighting functions, a LED Flashlight and a red LED Flashing function, selectable via switch.&#9673; Earphone listening via the standard 3.5mm jack on the back (bad placement in my opinion).&#9673; Set up the weather alerts so you receive alerts when extreme weather is on the way (I haven't used this either).&#128267; USEThere are four ways to use this (power wise)1) Just crank it -- even with no rechargeable battery pack, or a bad battery pack.2) Use the rechargeable battery pack by cranking to charge and then set it to the Dynamo setting.3) Insert three AA batteries and switch it to the battery setting.4) Purchase an adapter and plug it in.The flashlight seems pretty bright to me, bright enough to get you around a dark house at least, the red flashing light would be nice in case of an emergency, but isn't that bright.The radio has a standard radio dial, the tuning adjustor is very nice, it has what I would call (for lack of knowing the actual jargon) a macro adjustment ring, and an inner micro adjustment ring, so you can really adjust in stations. When the antenna is up it picks up local stations very easily, with the antenna down forget it.&#128225; There are seven selectable weather channels, the weather frequencies are as follows:&#9673; Channel 1: 162.400 MHz&#9673; Channel 2: 162.425 MHz&#9673; Channel 3: 162.450 MHz&#9673; Channel 4: 162.475 MHz&#9673; Channel 5: 162.500 MHz&#9673; Channel 6: 162.525 MHz&#9673; Channel 7: 162.550 MHzI use channel 1 for my area, but I'm guessing this covers all U.S. weather broadcast areas.&#10003; PROS+ Nice looking radio+ Simple to use+ Four power options+ Two light options+ Micro tuning on the radio dial+ Quite loud for such a small radio+ Seems durable overall+ Has a nice, comfortable, and durable sewn leather and nylon handle for carrying&#10007; CONS- No power adapter included.- Some of the dials seem cheap, they wiggle a little and are made of fairly cheap feeling plastic. I suspect the company has done that to make this as inexpensive as possible.- Bad placement for the headphone jack, it sticks out of the rear instead of being on the side or top.- No aux input.&#9758; CONCLUSIONThis radio is a great option for those times when the power is out, and if an emergency/disaster ever strikes. I like having the lighting function and using the FM radio when the power is out here.Overall I feel that this is a great radio for emergencies, it could be used as a full time radio, but without an Aux input, or the A/C adapter it would be limited in what you can do with it. And I wouldn't say the sound is as good as some of my full time radios, but it is pretty good and plenty loud, so don't hesitate to use it full time.I recommend everyone get a crank radio for power outages, emergencies, and possible disasters. This one is a good balance of features and price so if you like this one, go for it!&#9734; &#9734; &#9734; &#9734; &#9734;Highly recommended!
Since I bought My Nikon D70 as my first Digital SLR. I did became a Nikon products loyal fan. My Personal opinion on Canon vs Nikon, they are both good company. So it just a matter of personal preference. I finally bought the Nikon D200 with 55-200mm VR lens. Just like all the reviews here said. What a wonderful piece of equipment perform excellent and flawlessly. I decided to keep my D70 as back up. I'am a happy camper.
This product came out several years ago and does not have the technology for voice to text which is offered in Windows XP. It may be new out of the box, but it is not new technology.
This Player worked pretty well. The sound was great for my room. Its a little larger than I thought. But I returned it because when I would be playing from my ipod- it would just stop playing- almost like it had been paused. It would do it randomly. So I wasnt too happy with that. Everything else worked just fine.
it was super cheap and arrived extremely quickly. had it for months now and it works fine. A++++++
it's everything i wanted in a digital camera - large bright screen, movie capabilities, lots of shooting options, manual modes. it's perfect.
I have one complete desktop for home, and one bluetooth optical mouse for my laptop (which has an internal bluetooth mini-PCI chip). The keyboard is nearly flawless; it's only been forgotten by the computer once in a year, and never have I had to replace the batteries. On the desktop mouse- it loses connection probably twice a month, and this frequency increases during certain activities (I haven't figured it out yet, but 95% of the time it happens to my wife and not me, and I use the computer the most). The batteries wear out too fast in the mouse, so I am getting rechargable batteries. The one I use with my laptop has been flawless, and I credit the actual bluetooth chip as being superior to the lame transciever. This isn't a catch-all solution to the world of cordless desktops, but once you buy one you won't go back.
There's a reason the product shots are taken from the top. This device has exposed wiring underneath. It's a piece of 1/8 inch stamped sheet metal with the electronics bolted on underneath. The plastic knobs that the laptop sits on are simply pushed into place and hang there loosely. If you actually use a laptop on your lap, this item is not recommended. With no bottom surface to speak of and exposed components, this pad only makes sense in a desk-mounted setting. I chose to send mine back.
There's a reason the Shure 57 is one of the top rated microphones in the world. It works great. My use is voice-over work so a bit more distance between mic and mouth is helpful, hence the SM57. This microphone has a smooth response and true tone that just sounds good. And they have a reputation for being very durable and reliable. Just a great value in my opinion.
makes much better popcorn than you get in the bag...wouldn't want to go back to bagged popcorn this is just as easy to make just better
I received a Tiffen UV filter for free with one of the lenses I ordered from Amazon. I immediately ordered another one to fit my 50mm lens. These protectors have been life savers since the majority of what I photograph is food and animals and I don't want to subject my lenses to dog licks and crumbs.
They don't tell you this in the manual, but this card seems to be on the 2.4 gig band or at least is subject to big time interference from the phones. I went nuts trying to figure out why I had such low transmission rates, until someone here on Amazon mentioned that the 2.4 telephones interfere. We unplugged our 2.4 gig phone, which was about 5 feet away from the laptop, and speeds increased 50 fold. Now we get very fast downloads.The card is not duplex of course. By that I mean because it operates on one channel it cannot transmit and receive at the same time, like your cell phone. As a result, wireless networking is a lot slower than the wired network. I would say at least 3 to 4 times slower. Basically, this equates to a few seconds here and there.I would NOT use the wireless card in a desktop PC if I could wire. It is just too slow. Go through the trouble of putting in wires and you will not regret it.But for laptops, where you just want to sit in bed or at the table to compute, it is great and at least 5 to 10 times faster than dialup.
I use my new Sennheiser PCX 350 noise cancelling headphones on the bus when I commute to work. With regular headphones I was limited to rock and roll, blues, and bluegrass. I could not hear the nuances of classical music because of the bus noise and the impolite cell phone loud talkers. Now I can hear any kind of music. I have about 6,000 songs on my iPod and when I put it on shuffle, I do not have to adjust the volume (or miss the low notes) no matter what kind of music comes up.I am completely happy with the headphones.
Precision Design... well that's the brand name, but certainly not the motto used during manufacturing! The specifications state it's compatible with the Canon EOS camera and Speedlite flash units; however, there is too much gap (slop) between the Speedlite foot and the cord shoe. (The problem: when you slide the flash into the cord shoe and hold it with your hand it will work, but when you secure (lock) the flash foot to the cord shoe it separates the flash pins from the shoe contacts. I returned the first unit and a second one just arrived... and guess what, no worky... same problem! I have a Canon Rebel Xsi and a Speedlite 430EX II. Do not buy this Precision Design product, unless you want to spend your time at the post office!! Don't do it!
I enjoyed the fact that this camera allowed me to zoom in up to 10X and record the data on floppy discs instead of expensive digital cards. This allowed for various themes seperated by cards. All this came to an end after I had the camera just over a year with drive error C:32-01. After research on the problem including hundreds of listed similar problems, I found that Sony charged under 20 dollars for the part and about 150 dollars for the labor. I understand that this common problem has been eliminated in more recent mavicas, but Sony lost my support in their lack of customer care.
Bought it to be a printer for documents and such, that said I was amazed at its photo quality printing.
The best investment I have done so far. Excellent image quality, bright colors, crystal clear images and plenty of connections on the back and side. You cannot get a better bang for your buck on HDTV's. I plan on getting another one this summer for the bedroom.
I love the hot perked coffee this coffeemaker makes. I use it everyday. I would buy it again.
Well, I just installed this big monster and printed my first picture. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the print. The detail, clarity and color accuracy were all way beyond anything I've printed, or had printed at a store. No printer I've had previously, including previous Epson, Lexmark and Canon models, comes close to the beautiful results I have in my hand right now. I know that other reviewers have noted quality problems in the long run, and I reserve the right to edit this review at a later date, but right now I'm just in awe of this thing.Oh, and I made no adjustments of any kind to the printer before I made my first picture. I simply selected the highest print quality and "Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper" as the source, and that was it. The colors were an exact match of the picture on my calibrated monitor. Now, if this thing just keeps working, I'll be a happy camper for a long time.Edit: Over one year into ownership now, and still no problems whatsoever. No ink clogs or paper feeding errors. It gulps down ink, and the ink isn't cheap, but the stunning prints are worth it. I've used numerous papers, including Hahnemuhle Photo Rag and Epson Velvet Fine Art, and the pictures come out perfectly using just the provided profile for "Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte". I can't tell you the feeling when a client looks at their print for the first time and their breath catches in their throat. The cost of the ink, though, has meant that I only use this printer for paying customers or special prints. For everyday stuff, I still use my old Canon IP6220. Still, when I need an awesome print, this is my baby.
This PCI card quickly provides four additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the computer. There is one additional port on the inside which can be used to hook up front side outlets. Easy to install and use.
I tried using it with my HTC Thunderbolt. In the house, with no road noise, I was, after making sure the volume was all the way up, almost able to hear the voice on the other end of the call. I heard the keyboard beeps just fine, but I tried several calls to different phones and the call volume was almost nonexistent. Great if you want to be the only one talking.
I bought the 8 gb memory card for my camera and have also used it in my computer. It so far has worked great, and I have not had any issues.
I bought this card for an HD camcorder. The card works great. We have hd no problems with this card.
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.
I bought this controller because it was on sale for $45.00 and for THAT price it is an acceptable mouse. It is comfortable and does what I as a web surfer need for it to do. HOWEVER the freaking battery issue is B.S. Changing the battery at least once a day is pain especially if the dead battery doesn't get placed back in the charger correctly and leaves you hanging when it is needed. I saw all the complaints about this before I bought this mouse and thought to myself that changing the battery often would be no big deal. I'm here to tell you - IT GETS OLD IN A HURRY. Bottom line is LogiTech is capable of much better products than this and you would be better off avoiding this mouse at any price.
I brought this in retail store, cause my cd player couldn't read my cd's. i thought cd player was broken. I used this product, and my cd player was working as new.
I did my research on DLP vs. LCD vs. Plasma. When I first saw this model in the showroom, I thought it was an LCD because of the brightness. The 10000:1 contrast ratio is one of the most important and top benefits of this particular model. The 1080p resolution is just icing on the cake (although I have yet to see the benefit of this as very few devices can output at 1080p). Anyway, I am waiting to get DirectTV setup so that I can get HD. Right now I am pulling in some HD channels on just on old powered antenna I bought years ago. I can not wait to see HD on this bad boy. Don't delay, this is a great set and the price is fantastic. Samsung just released the next version of this model (HL-S5688W 56 inch), so my guess is that this set will continue to be discounted as they dwindle down the inventory.
This thing just works great. I routed the sensor up from under the TV where the equipment is stored (behind a cabinet door), thorugh the hole where the wires go to the TV, and then taped it to the TV stand with clear packing tape. It is nearly invisible, and works great. This is highly recommended. I have two of these now, one upstairs in our bedroom and one in the family room.
I bought this for my son's MP3 player and it works great. No problems and no speed issues. Great Price....
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 have had occasional write errors with other brands, although admittedly I have not tried them all. But Verbatim media is always reliable. I have written over 200 data DVD's on Verbatim media without a single error.
Granted, I am not really a photography aficionado, but this was a major upgrade from the HP Photosmart 735 I received as a gift several years ago... if nothing else then for a major improvement in battery life. It's really easy to use, and so far I have gotten nothing but great results from it. There are also some higher level features if you know anything about how to manually set a camera, but they are somewhat hidden in the program since I imagine that most people who chose a "point and shoot" aren't looking to get too manual with it. It also seems pretty durable. I spend a lot of time outdoors and in the woods, so my cameras take a beating in my backpack and so far this one has lived up to my expectations and more. If you're just looking for a really nice, solid point and shoot camera with a ton of features... you've found my recommendation right here. My only additional recommendation is that, if you purchase this camera, you should purchase an additional battery as well... especially if you are planning to travel with it. For many sony camera's (this one included) you need to remove the battery in order to charge it, and rather than lose precious photo time trying to find a wall outlet and waiting for it to recharge, it's nice to have a back-up ready and waiting.
I am glad I got this to protect my 70-200mm lens. It just gives me a little extra comfort. Especially when my 2 year old wants to grab at my lens.
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?
Keep in mind that ordering "new" HP carts is one thing, actually getting "new" HP carts is another.Buy from a legitimate dealer who sells real HP carts and they work great, but keep in mind that some 3rd party sellers try to sell refilled carts as "new", when they aren't.Buy from a 3rd party seller who uses Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and you don't have to hassle with that, because the inventory is stored from, and shipped by Amazon. If it isn't right, Amazon will provide a prompt and friendly refund and pay for return shipping, you never have to "ask" for it to be made right, since Amazon takes care of all customer service for such orders.
This is a great all-in-one that scans and prints quickly. Great software to receive faxes on the computer rather than printing them out as the are received... saving money by not printing out all the junk faxes we receive. One drawback is that it seems to be particulary power-hungry. The lights in our home flicker and dim when the printer is warming up or until it goes into "sleep" mode. Not sure what kind of effect it is having on our electric bill. Setup was a breeze for our home network.
I purchased this camera as a bday gift for my mom and am really upset that I did not buy one for myself. It takes wonderful pictures and I love the fact that it's so compact. I plan to buy this camera for my husband as a Father's Day gift from the girls (although I will end up using it the most).
I have had this for 6 months now, it works intermittently at best. I get it working all set up with everything fine. This will last for a couple of days. Then it stops working, so I have to unplug it to get it to reset (I guess). After unplugging, it will work again for a day or two, then back to having to unplug it. I am getting something else.
After singing the praises of this player I ran into problemswith my next couple pf DVDs. The Abyss continually skipped chapterseven though it played straight through in slow mode. I also had problems with other discs. I could not get tech support since they were closed. Rather than wait-and based on other reviews here, I returned the unit and bought the Philips. I tested ALL my DVDs on it and it works flawlessly. I think that if Zenith fixes a few things they could have a fine DVD player.
You get what you pay for and more. This is SO easy to use and does a great job. I highly recommend this product.
Bought this after the Polaroid 37" I bought earlier had major problems with the sound. The Magnavox is so much nicer, easier to set up and no flucuation in sound. I LOVE IT.
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 used this to extend the components for our TV in the bedroom to the closest. Works like a champ. I originally looked at a system at Ultimate Electronics that was basically the same thing for $300. The sensor is so sensitive I can put the remote under the bed facing the opposite direction of the TV, absolutely no line of sight and it works perfect. My only complaint would be the hard to manage cables but I suppose that's just the nature of the beast. I even had my doubts about this system after reading some other user's reviews but I am 100% pleased with this device.
For some reason, instead of listing the songs in order of the track number (as I have mine set up) it goes by by the alphabetical order of the actual name of the song, very annoying. It`s one of those players that relies way too much on ID3 tags instead of letting me organize the music based on how I setup the folders in Explorer (meaning any song file that doesnt have an ID3 tag gets shuffled into a generic "unknown category")This thing also does photos but.....WHY WOULD THEY WASTE TIME WITH THIS FEATURE!!?? THE SCREEN IS FAR TOO SMALL FOR ANY TYPE OF MEANINGFUL PHOTO BROWSING! This player could`ve worked just as well with a plain old monochrome backlit display, and it probably would`ve been even cheaper, too!As of this review, there is NO FIRMWARE update, and I`m not about to wait around for it. I`m going back to their Sandisk 1Gb player since it was so reliable to begin with.But the sound IS good, although there is no bass boost function, but dont play around with the equalizer too much, the low-end sound will get all distorted.
I've had a v4 of this router for several years. It's actually been quite solid. I've gone months without having to ever reset it, and I was using both wireless and wired connections.Most of the more recent reviews are negative. I'm wondering if the last generation of this product was manufactured differently? Over the last few months I HAVE had to reset this router once ever few weeks or so, because it stops handing out DHCP addresses wirelessly sometimes. I haven't been too concerned, as I have a Buffalo WHR-G54S on the way and it's gotten rock-solid reviews. Nonetheless, this Linksys was a great router for me for years.A word of advice: AVOID FIRMWARE VERSION 1.52.02 (which I believe is the most recent). From everything I have read, this causes the freeze-up issues when streaming video! I recently upgraded to 1.50.14, which is as high as I will go, and we'll see how that works until my new Buffalo shows up.
I searched for camera backpacks to pack up both my D70 and T2 Rebel EOS, and I finnaly settled on this pack. At first, I was somehow doubtfull because of the price. Wel, I received the pack and it is simply awesome!!!It's a big pack, it is actually filled with both of my SLR's, a Nikkor 18-200mm, a nikkor 35mm, a canon 50mm, my nikon flash (SB-800), about 10 filters in its boxes, cleaning supplies, cables and it still has room to spare (It will accept about three more lenses!!)The backpack is really sturdy and very well bult. I've seen people complaining about it's weight, but the weight is just a consequence of it's toughness; it really comes down to being a personal choice: a light pack that won't hold up in the long run, or a beeffy pack that WILL protect your camera gear! And that's the whole point of buying the pack isn't it?Highly recomended!! worth every dollar I paid for!!As a previous reviewer said, this pack IS bigger than you think it is!!PS: I forgot to mention that this backpack has a great ergonomics design. Even though the pack is heavy, and when it is loaded with camera stuff, even more so, thing is that it actually distributes the load over your shoulders through waist like no other backpack! However, it is not easy to find the correct adjustments, so you must play with all the different adjustments (shoulder harness is movable, shoulder straps and load stabilizer straps) in order to find your own ergonomic sweetspot...
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.
For the price, this camera gets the prize. The quality of the images that it can produce rival cameras costing twice as much. It has very little delay from when you press the trigger to when the image is imprinted. The camera is very durable and very easy to use. The software that is included is ver simple. In fact, I recently upgraded my camera, but I still use the HP software.
I'm returning my Sidewinder, which otherwise is a cool case, because the hole for the earphone jack is so thick (and too small) that it causes a bad connection. Duh! Did anybody test this thing? I considered drilling a larger hole, but for $24.95, you would expect a better product. I can't recommend it.
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
Scanner is quick and does a pretty good job. The negative scanning feature doesn't make the negative scans look all that good, but the other scans look great. It's not terribly fast or quiet, but then I didn't spend $500 on it either. I am happy with my purchase.
I picked up these headphones to use with an iPod. They do exactly what I want them to do: allow me to listen to music without having to worry about keeping track of an expensive pair of earbuds or headphones.I think the sound quality is decent, with the caveat that I don't like hearing a lot of bottom end and I use AAC-encoded files on my iPod. Consequently, I don't need audiophile quality headphones for mobile listening. When I want to hear great sound, I listen to my home stereo (yes, that's incredibly old school, I know).Bottom line: a good value, as long as you're willing to live with the limitations of a pair of cheap headphones. If you want noise canceling, mega bass response, or something flashy to impress your friends, the MDR-W24V isn't for you.
As I had posted before, this thing blew me away. I have had it for 3 months now and am still amaized that it is a rear projection. If you are considering a Vega, forget it, get this set.
My son was impressed by the sound of this system. We're both very happy with the purchase.
It's amazing.I sent this item to Dominican Republic specting that it was delivered OK.Now the batery is in Santo Domingo.
These headphones are all-around very high quality and it is unlikely you'd be able to find better ones for fewer than $20. The audio quality is superb and the ear pads are generally comfortable. After wearing them for 3+ hours they may start to hurt if you have larger ears but it isn't a big deal. Cord is really long, but maybe some would like that.
I purchased a sony 50 in. wega, and really do love the tv. I purchased this warrenty because in big bold letters, it said it covered 100% coverage and labor for 2 years. WELL a lamp burnt out ($250.00) and they considered that an accesory and would not cover it. I find this plan to be a big waste of my money. Don't bother with it.
I recently purchased this camcorder at Circuit City for around $750. It works very well and the video quality is very good.VIDEO & SOUND: When viewing on the television, it is surprising how clear and crisp the video is and how realistic the sound is--there is no irritating tape or dvd recording humm, and people's voices sound natural--not like they are in a wind tunnel as with other camcorders. Also, the night video is quite good for a camera this size. I shot some video using only candlelight to illuminate people's faces, and the details were the same when I played it back as if I had been sitting right there. The pictures are also good quality, though not huge, and it is nice to be able to store them on the camera instead of my computer.BATTERY LIFE: if you are going to be using this camcorder for periods longer than 45 minutes, buy an extra battery as it takes at least an hour to recharge.SOFTWARE/COMPATIBLITY: I have a mac mini G4, and my biggest concern with buying this camera was whether or not it would be compatible. It processes video in MPEG-4 mode, which is not compatible with mac. However, after reading the manual, I found a solution to this problem.To convert video for use with iMovie:1. Install the Everio "Capty MPEG Edit EX" program provided with the camera.2. When installed, open the program and select the "view" tab, the click "combine files."3. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cord provided and set camera on the play setting4. Open the Everio harddrive that appears on the desktop.5. Drag files with the extension .mod from the video folder to the "Capty MPEG" program--you will see thumbnails appear as the video takes.6. After adding all of the files you want, click the "create" button on the "Capty" program7. A format box will appear. Select Quick Time Movie8. Another option will appear that allows you to convert to MPEG, DV, and QuickTime: Select "Quick Time" again.9. Name your video in the next blank that appears10. Click the button to start the creating process11. It will take some time to create the video. After the video is created, look for the title in spotlight in the searchbar.12. When you have located the file, open iMovie.13. Drag the file into the "clips" section of iMovie.14. You can now edit your WIDESCREEN movie in the iMovie program.It sounds long and complicated, but the only "challenging" part is just waiting for it to format for quick time. I recommend not putting too many clips in at once so that it goes faster. It takes a little more time, but it's worth it to use iMovie, and it's faster and more efficient than many of the other methods I have seen.
I purchased this paper to print snaps of family and friends. The paper has worked great, though did require me to configure the paper type of the software I am using(Photoshop), though this is not something unique to this paper.Though most folks who print photos regularly know this well, it took me a few tries to learn how to correctly adjust the ink and paper settings. In Windows this setting is typically in the 'Advanced' printing options. Here just choose the paper type 'HP Premium Glossy'. Oh, and don't forget to choose at least 1200dpi for your prints which will be an available option after choosing 'best' print quality. On my Mac these settings were untuitively found under the 'Paper' tab in the print options.Now that I know how to print I need to learn how to take better photos...
What a blessing this popper is. I bought the La Sur Table glass one which was a total pain and let half of the corn kernels. It has a &#34;concentrator&#34; that gets the job done and gets all the kernels popped. I have the 3 qt one and it works. I recommend this one, it pours out the popcorn, you can add the butter. We do the popping without oil.
Before leaving on a trip, I tried to get this to work in client mode with my home network. The laptop worked just fine with the wireless network as it was, using WPA2 for security. After following the directions in the manual, I was able to see my network in the device's web page and select it to connect to, all the lights on the device were green, but the IP address my computer received through DHCP was garbage and I couldn't connect to the internet with Windows XP telling me the network adapter has limited or no connectivity. After spending about 2 hours on my own, I called D-Link support and while they were quite friendly, the call ended 2 hours later with the support person telling me to take the router back to where I bought it.I'm not interested in a product that will give me an open wireless connection, so I didn't even try this without using WPA or WPA2.
I'm a big fan of over-the-ear, clip-on style earphones so I've tried quite a few different pairs in that style and these are my favorites.The sound is great - very clean, very clear.The ear clip is by far the best I've tried of this style. I wear them while walking and for my purposes, they stay on well without excessive shifting and with no pinching.The housings for the earphones are very sleek. The brushed metal is very attractive, and it does not look or feel cheap like other plastic styles. They feel very solid, but not heavy.What I want to warn others about is the padding. I'm a little hard on my earphones. Sometimes I just throw them in my pocket or bag without any thought to what may already be in there. It's not a problem with my cheaper earphones where the foam padding is tough and thick but it's a bad idea with these. The padding is a bit more delicate and doesn't hold up to being whipped around inside a bag with objects rubbing against them. I've had mine snag and tear. If you don't use the case, just be mindful of how you carry them around.
Much better than Beats by Dre, Though the beats bass is a little better, clarity is much better though! Enjoy
This is a wonderful thing to have. If you are looking for several addresses daily, like myself, or traveling, it talks to you and tells you where to turn and also has viewing for local shopping, restaurants, gas stations and lodging among other things. I would be lost without it. The only negative thing I can say about this is that the mounting device falls off occasionally and you have to re-stick it. You can also get a piece of velcro and stick it to the windshield that way.
Their are 2 downsides to this bino.Not waterproof, if that is a factor for you.Some users report the "rolling ball" visual effect when panning. (not for me though).Other than that they may be the best bino optically speaking, on the market. At the time of this review and for their aperture class; they optically out-perform any other porroprism design, and are optically matched by a one or two of the roof designs costing above $2200 USD.A well made porroprism bino such as this one will out-perform most roof designs due to much of the expense in the roof design, apart from hopefully superior sealing/waterproofing, goes into overcoming the losses resulting from the higher number of reflective surfaces in the roof design.Serious review: [...]
I absolutely love this and recommend it to anyone who needs to share pictures and letters with a loved one who is 'technically challenged'. We bought this (and the service) for our Grandmother who lives far away and who doesn't own a computer (nor would she be able to operate one). This is a really great way for me to quickly send her photos and quick updates on our family. I love sending photos to her from my iPhone now too!
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
My last pair of koss earbuds lost the fight of wear and tear and after a year went to the next life, so i starting looking around for the next value-priced earbuds that would satisfy my needs for deep, round and non-distorted bass. After browsing about i realized that most high level earbuds (Akai, song etc.) could only maintain a modicum of bass and even then when the seal in the ear was perfect, and since perforating my eardrums to hear some 'womp' was not really worth it, i looked elsewhere. I finally settled on these headphones and am very content with them; their low ends are loud, not to the point were the whole song is saturated, but such that the bass is powerful and felt in the ear. The headphones create a very comfortable seal in the ear and are great for running or other exercise. Overall i would say these are perfect for basslovers but my only gripe is that with such thin wiring i worry that these headphones won't stand the test of time of being wrapped around ipod and put in pockets everyday, but so far so good!!
The price was very good and I got free shiping. It save me a trip to the mall and waiting on line to pay.
I LOVE IT! This is my first flat screen TV, as well as high def. When i was searching for a new TV, I came across this one and thought it sounded great after reading all the reviews, and specs that it has. After telling friends what i had purchased, most of the comments were along the lines of, "wow, you bought one of those", or "going top of the line are we?". I did not know that i had purchased some of this quality until after i played my first blu-ray movie on it. The options are great, quality is great, and sound on stock speakers(the ones on the TV) are wonderful. I had thought about going for the larger size, but settled with this one. I have it on the wall, being that its light weight and not too big, i can put it in any room i please without fussing over the weight and size.
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.
These battery's are a piece of junk. Please do no buy them. They went dead in less an month. Please go with the original canon battery's, its worth the time and money.
I really like the Sony UX-3x0N line of Ultra-Micro PC's.Sony definitely improved on all the other ultra-micro PC's out there. Most followed the Microsoft "Origami" spec, which didn't include a keyboard (why?). Sony included a keyboard, but they didn't stop there. They added a fingerprint reader, two cameras, wireless WAN (via Cingular), an *extremely* bright display (the brightest I've ever seen - even in sunlight), Intel's latest ultra low voltage processor...But wait, let's roll back the calendar to when Sony really annoyed its VAIO UX customers...About a year+ ago, they released the UX180 line, which had a maximum of 512MB, and couldn't be upgraded. Still, a lot of people jumped on it. Within about four months, they released the UX280, which went up to 1GB, had a faster processor, faster video, and (I believe) had the same price. Many people were furious - that is, the people who bought the UX180. Wouldn't you be?Anyway... So here we are in 2007. Althought the UX3X0 line still has a maximum 1GB ram limit, it does the job *really* well. The fingerprint sensor is fantastic. Once you use it, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. If you use a Blackberry, you'll find that the Blackberry is actually easier than the Sony's keyboard - it's smaller, requiring less thumb travel. However, over time, it will become easier to use. Be sure to grab a Bluetooth mouse, though. Depending on your usage, a small bluetooth keyboard may be a wise choice. Perhaps Bluetooth stereo headphones? All are supported.Now - on to the Crapware that Sony installs. Here's the big question - On a sub 1 pound PC, do you REALLY need Microsoft SQL Server 2005? Something tells me the answer is.. er... NO. Sony installs a TON of junk, including its media server, which uses SQL Server to store MP3 files and video. But that's the tip of the iceberg. Quickbooks lite (at a not too "lite" 900MB), multiple Cd burning apps, Napster software, and a bevy of rather large neutered applications - happily waiting for a credit card.A "ultra-micro" system with a 32GB drive ends up with about 10GB free. This is because of the above software (the list above is only a subset), along with the 5GB "Management partition", which is also hidden. Here's another annoyance - the bluetooth stack. Instead of using the native Vista stack (which is *excellent*), they use the awful Toshiba stack, which installs about five services - and still can't pair with standard Bluetooth devices!! You can actually safely uninstall the Toshiba Bluetooth stack, and install ONLY the drivers. Vista will handle the rest. As for the 5GB partition, you can delete it, and extend your C: drive via the disk management console. If you aren't comfortable with this stuff, please backup your data and call Sony to have them walk you through the process. Or... have a qualified PC service technician handle the job.To deal with all the garbage-ware, I recommend this application:[...]It's safe, clean, free for personal use, and does not include spyware, adware, trojans, etc. I am in *no* way related to this software, web site, programmer, etc. It's just a great tool that is updated (like antivirus software) with a signature database of commonly known garbage-ware. With this database, it cleanly removes the garbage.Anyway, garbage-ware aside, I still give the Sony VGN-UX380N and UX390N systems a five star rating. The power management is excellent. They even provide a VAIO-specific extension to the standard Vista power management (which is already amazing). This supports components in the VAIO that don't exist in most systems (like the stylus reader). Also, there's an HD "3d" shock sensor, which can (supposedly) park the drive immediately before serious impact. Pretty slick.In short, Sony has packed the latest cutting edge features into this VAIO - like 3d HD protection, power management that goes beyond Vista's extremely granular settings, solid state storage, etc. Many other manufacturers have done this with their laptops, but most laptops don't weigh under a pound.Steve Hornby
Worst TV purchase ever. First two repairs required a new power board because caps blew. I was thankfully able to buy the powerboard and install in myself the 2nd time. The first repair cost $500 from a Samsung Service tech. I fixed it the 2nd time for $80 in parts. The first repair occurred about 18 months after my purchase. Just outside of the warranty... The 2nd repair was needed 15 months later. And it finally died this year... about 5 years after my purchase. Half the screen went green/red... and the part to repair it cost $400 and was out of stock. Currently the TV is sitting in our guest room... Sadly they don't make Televisions like they used to. I did some research online and this TV in general is a lemon. I don't think anyone owns a working version of this set. They all have died or been repaired multiple times. Samsung is of no assistance.
I was a little leary about purchasing this item because of the cheap price. After reading some of the other reviews I figured I'd give it a shot. It did not disappoint. This item does exactly what it says it does. Super easy to set up. Didnt have to configure anything. Im running a Comcast cable box and a Panasonic home theature system off it in a closet about 15-18' away from my TV. Didnt have to plug in additional "eyes". Just lined the device up with the sensors on the boxes and thats all. ZERO lag time!! Def worth the money rather than spending hundreds on a universal remote with RF. Bought an extra battery to put into my DVD players remote(the item comes with 2 already but I wanted to keep one fully charged at all times)and it works as well. So quick and easy to do. Def would recommend to anyone. If your looking for the cheapest way to work your boxes through walls/doors, buy this product!!
The best part of the binoculars is the stabilization system. Works great at long distance. The optics are OK for the price.
Way better hen tape. Easy to operate with lots of great features. You can organize files into the 4 folders quickly and easily. Great quality, compact light weight and small. Highly recommended
Works well for it's intended purpose, to protect my lens and keep it from getting scratched and chipped, easy insurance
I used one of these harnesses to instal a Parrot Bluetooth in my wife's 2005 Odyssey and it fit perfectly. It made the install a "Do it Yourself" affair. When purchasing a Parrot Bluetooth for my 2009 Civic, this same harness came up as the one to use. The description states only 1998 and Up, so I assumed nothing had changed. It had been 5 years after all, so if a new harness was needed for the 8th generation Civics they had ample time to change the description of this product. I was wrong.If you are purchasing a Parrot Bluetooth I would recommend going to the Parrot website and using their harness selector page to find the correct harness for your vehicle/Bluetooth combination then returning here to purchase it at a much better price. The correct harness for me was aQuickconnect QCHON2MK Plug and Play Harness Adapter for 2006+ Honda Civic and Honda Fit for Parrot MKi Kits (Black).Had I reviewed this harness immediately after doing the instal on the Odyssey I would have given it 5 stars. Today it gets 2 stars because of the misleading product description.
Traded up from earlier 720p version. Definition, brightness and color outstanding. Delivery was better than promised.
A good price is just not good enough if it doesnt last. The transformer thinngy had broken loose from the circuit board for some reason. YOu can hear it rattle around. I dont suggest that you buy this product. This item is poorly put together. It failed after using it occasionally for 5 months. When I took it apart to look inside, it didnt look like it was made very well.
These headphones are very good quality, at a very affordable price. I have purchase many different brands including bose and shure and I would definitely recommend these headphones over all the expensive brands. If you like your music with a little base this are for you.
To avoid complete frustration and most importantly avoid Linksys's terrible support. Make sure you upgrade the firmware to ver. 1.3.7.2. This fixes the problem of every 2-4 minutes QuickVPN disconnects. One other thing to be aware of, I have yet to get XBOX live to work through it. I am pretty sure it has something to do with the way it handles ICMP.
Great product at a great value. This was given as a gift, and the recipient loved it. The product is as pictured.
Our TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen, Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator,which we recently ordered from Amazon.com is just what we wanted fortravelling. We will really put it to the test when we travel to Scottsdalein a few weeks, we have no doubts it will save us many "domesticdisputes" while on the road!!
I really do like this camera. The zoom features are easy to use and the different flash settings are a big help. The only drawback? NO DATE STAMP! I ordered this even though another reviewer had said each time you change the battery you have to reset the date. There is no date function on it.Otherwise it would be a five!
I bought this off of Amazon because they were cheaper than B&H. Put the card into my nikon d90 and got about 32 pictures out of it until it just stopped working the camera and my computer said the card was no longer readable. Never buying Transcend again.
Don't buy the headphones for $129, they are on the kid gear website for 19.99 along with some other sites. Also Kidz Gear makes wireless headphones for DVD players, TVS, etc. It also sells a transmitter if you need, for the wireless headphones. People are taking advantage of amazon itself being out of the product, so the sky rocket the price, thinking you won't look elsewhere. Hope this saves ya :)
This is my third RX620. My first two LCD panels went out while it was still under warranty thank goodness. It was a very painful experience at the time but now I am having new and more frustrating problems. I would have to say that I was mostly pleased with the prints with my PC but I have switched over to a Mac and now my prints are just plain junk. I have updated drivers, new calibration for my monitor, I can even print out of the epson printing software that they send with the software bundle and I still get dark muddy prints. I have tried different profiles, messed with the driver settings and tried every little suggestion online from others like me. There are many other people out there like me. Just do a few searches and you will see.
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.
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.
Convenient, getting them delivered right to my door at such a great price was a very nice experience. Discs work well, have been very reliable so far, have had no problems. Plan to purchase more right here on Amazon.
Gets in the way of the buttons. I don't use it. Not to mention that it picks up all kinds of lint and garbage on it.
THE ONE STAR IS FOR ACE DIGITAL, NOT THE PRODUCT ITSELF. What I received from ACE DIGITAL was FS46, NOT the FS46U; they are totally different filter sets. When I informed them of their error, they gave me a return authorization number, and said they would ship the correct item upon receipt of the wrong filter (by the way, I had to pay the shipping to return). I gave them almost a month from the day I shipped the product back ship the correct item. I ended up having to call them again and that's when they told me they didn't stock the FS46U. While they did credit my account, I was displeased with their service. I would recommend you contact the seller before ordering to make sure they know the difference between these filter sets.
This battery fitted well but occasionally it would shift out of place causing the handset to be reset because it has to be restarted.
I looked at a lot of different types of units before selecting this one and I am so glad I did. It doesn't take up much space and it sounds great. All the features are easy to use and buttons within easy reach. I love the sleep feature and dimming of the light. The dual alarm is also easy to set and use. I highly recommend it. In fact, I want another one to keep in the bathroom so I can listen while I get ready for work and soak in the tub. Right now, I keep moving this one but the battery back-up keeps the clock and everything set.
My Canon S400 took 10x better crispy clear pictures than this Sony 5MP. Very disappointing. Don't get too excited about all the five stars review until you try one yourself and compare pictures with other cameras.
Awesome product. Instead of purchasing an expensive ergonomic chair, just order one of these. It comes out of the box ready to use. Definitely gives a lot of support for any part of the back. I recommend buying this product.
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 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 ordered this when I ordered my camcorder. It was recommended by Amazon. I appreciate Amazon.com showing my what goes with a product that you are ordering. This was really helpful and made it easier for me to use my camcorder when I got it. Thanks Amazon!
This particular piece of hardware has worked as advertised. Little sucker runs pretty hot but that does not appear to affect its functioning. It works and has not failed me and that's all I care about. Ran it on WindowsXP.
Don't expect perfection, it makes mistakes. Most often, it has a hard time with w, x, u, v, n, and h. Also, superscripts really throw it off. BUT....it really does a great job for what it is. If you use it with Word, you can program Word to actually auto-correct many of it's common mistakes. For example, I found that it often scans "with" as "w>dh"...I simply told Word to always make that change. Also, if you scan books that use alot of hyphens at the end of lines, that can be a pain. What I do for that is simply use Find and Replace after I've scanned all I'm going to scan and problem fixed.If you do alot of reading, if you are a Ph.D student, a professor, or just anyone who needs to compile information from books...don't torture yourself any longer by trying to exist without this.
The reviews preceeding mine were good; this is an excellent camera which I own myself, but I want to add comments about the camera's interpolated 4.3 Megapixal resolution.Interpolation is a method of increasing image resolution by "inventing" computer generated pixels based on samples of neighboring pixels in the lower resolution image. To my knowledge, only Fuji uses it in a camera. I think interpolation should be avoided since all it does is add "garbage" pixels and use up storage space. Today's high resolution printers interpolate "on the fly" to allow for the printing of a lower resolution image at the printer's maximum resolution. It is really unnecessary to do this on the image level. When I first bought my camera I compared the camera's 4.32 meg image with an identical 2.4 meg image interpolated to 4.32 by Photoshop, and finally a third "straight" 2.4 meg image, all printed on an Epson 5500 printer. There was no significant difference. I shoot all my pictures in the 2.4 Mp "fine" mode.
I use these currently as added protection for my lenses. The ones I bought from Amazon all had a promotion for a free 58mm filter. Who am I to turn it down? I haven't noticed too much image degradation altho in certain low lights I have seen some flaring and ghosting. However, the main use for me is to have an added layer of protection from the elements.
I bought my pink 4G iPod Mini a couple of weeks ago, not knowing that the iPod Nano would soon send it to an untimely and undeserved discontinuation. My Mini is great. This is my first experience with an MP3 player of any kind, and I mastered the Mini and the included iTunes software the first night I had the iPod. I've got 600 songs on it now and room for plenty more. The menu on the Mini is clear and simple, and the clickwheel is sophisticated and easy to use.The design of the Mini is modern and really attractive. It's very small, but sturdy. I'm not worried about accidentally snapping it in half or forgetting about it in my pocket, the way I would be with the Nano. The aluminum casing of the Mini feels awesome in your palm. Being a sucker for anything bright, I also love the color choices!I'm really impressed with the sound quality of the Mini as well. It sounds great with the included earbuds, although the earbuds could have fit a little better.When I first heard about the Nano, I considered exchanging my Mini and paying about 50 dollars more for the Nano of the same capacity. But I like the Mini so much, I can't part with it. It think it serves me much better than a Nano...it's small but not too small...I don't like how the earphones plug into the BOTTOM of the Nano...it makes no sense...and how there is no FM transmitter available for the Nano. (I use the iTrip Mini)One complaint and warning about the Mini...and ALL iPods...be prepared to shell out more money for accessories after you buy yours. These things are like little electronic barbie dolls. The accessories aren't cheap, either; you can easily end up spending as much as you paid for the iPod. So far, I've spent $25 for a leather case (protection is a must) and $30 for my iTrip FM transmitter. I'm also probably going to have to buy a car charger and/or a wall charger, at about 30 dollars each. I was disappointed that, without these extras, the only way to charge your iPod is through the computer. I don't always have access to my computer!Besides that, though, I love it...would highly recommend.
I would like to say that this product is very good and I'm very happy because I wanted a simple, small and nice product.I recommend!!!
I print A LOT of graphs and charts on both paper and transparencies. I was very happy to see how well this printer handled them. Using HP Transparencies the printing quality was consistent and clean. No jams at all. Using plain 20lb copy paper, quality was even and bright. You can load up your media and literally walk away knowing that when you come back everything will be printed without having to &quot;baby-sit&quot; the machine. With the amount of printing I do (10K+ a month) that is very important to me. Hope this review helps people in their choice for a color laser printer.
I always use UV filters to protect my lenses. This one is on my new 55mm-250mm canon lens and will stay there forever.
received promptly; from the box, just plug it in and works in auto without complaint.
I purchased my router after many long, pull my hair out hours of trying to get all my systems on the internet WITHOUT having to change connections on my DSL. The instructions were easy to follow and in no time I was internet capable with all my pc's. ONLY one small problem. I found that I could not talk between pc's. The router doesn't like pc's with firewall software on them and running at the same time and I wasn't about to uninstall the soft-firewall from my laptop. The fix was to set each pc's protocols to NetBUEI, this did many things for me. It made my systems more secure (no longer did I have personal information going on the net without my knowledge, at least that's what Norton and Steve Gibsons sites say), and I can talk between pc's with soft-firewalls running. My complaint is Linksys's failure to address this type of issue, the only thing I found was a tech page on the net informing to remove any soft-firewalls.
I bought this DVD player primarily to entertain my child during plane and car trips, and other various tedious outings. It is a mid-priced, well constructed player, so far. It has a splitter so you can use two sets of headphones which is nice. I like how the screen rotates 180 degrees. It is a great feature.The picture is really sharp and I was quite impressed at how remarkable it is to be so small and cheap. I hope in the future portable DVD players will have batteries that will last longer. This one lasts right around three hours, give or take a few. The battery tends to want to come off, which can be a pain. It charges up in about 5-8 hours. It also comes with an AC adaptor and a car adaptor, which is convenient.Overall, its a nice little player. It works well for its intended purposes and is priced affordably. I think Polaroid made a good product and would recommend anyone buying it, so far. I will post another review if something bad should happen.
I am using the Next Generation Remote Extender (plus extra battery/transmitter)to control a Directv remote and Pioneer Elite DVD player located in a bedroom closet. There are 3 closet/bathroom walls between the living room and the location of the "flying saucer" base station. There is a slight time lag but so far the system has worked flawlessly. No programming required! I did have a Universal programmable remote with rf blaster (which has now been recycled) and was a pain to program.
Five stars, because it has performed perfectly. However, I looked for a region-free dvd-player and this is not one of them. Sites on the web led me to believe it was - I will check it out better next time. It is not worth to return it at less than $50, I can wait a little longer ~ a couple of years. It was tested against a Playstation 3 and there were no apparent difference in output. Also tested it versus a blueray version of the test movie on the PS 3. I liked the colors better on the dvd and my friend thought one could see too many things and little flaws in the movie on the blueray... A blueray player went way down my list, if not totally off.
This is the best transmitter I have tried, and I have tried several. You don't need to have a clear channel. I actually have mine tuned into 88.1 which is a station in my area and it still works without static or anything. I love the retractable cord too. A lot of other transmitters I tried, if you didn't have a clear channel, you got static or worse yet, the radio station. This one you just get your music - great
My first pair lasted a few yrs of hard use, so I just orderd 2 pairs. If u hav an MP3 player throw away the ear buds and get these. Good base, good rich sound and loud. Very comfortable I can wear them all day at work, and they stay on my head wen I bend over. If ur on an airplane their more than adequate, sound better than my $50 Aiwa noise canceling headphones. Update: 11-1-10 These bad boys are still kicken even after 3 extended trips overseas. And looking at the date I have had this last pair for 4 years now. I was going to purchase a few more for spares and gifts but now it seems they have more than doubled in price. The price seems to be flucuating. I still think they are a great set of head phones. I also have some $40 over the ear Phillips headphones that sound a little better, but they make my ears sweat and are too tight, but for portability, lightweight comfort and durability I reccomend these units. Maybe the price will drop again.
I looked around and for an LCD display, I didn't want speakers or anything. My own computer speakers are probably better and I wanted something black. This was the best looking, cheapest, black, non-speaker display I could find and it is just great to look at!! Even ugly web pages are vibrant with color! Very pleasant to the eyes!
I've spent months looking for a new digital camera to replace my aging (one-and-a-half years old!) Olympus. I had one major desire: speed. And I'm not just talking about start-up time, which is important but not sufficient. I wanted very little shutter-lag, and quick shot-to-shot performance. I was tired of squeezing off shots of my kids' sides and backs because of a long lag-- I wanted to see their faces!Well, unlike many others I researched, and several others I tried, this one delivers. Start-up time is very brisk (maybe 2 seconds), but what's truly impressive is the near-instantaneous response from the auto-focus and shutter. When you're outside and not using a flash, it's one- or two-tenths of a second... not quite SLR performance, I guess, but more than two or three times as fast as what had been so frustrating. Inside, if the camera needs to use its automatic focus light to get an auto-focus reading, it takes a bit longer-- maybe three- or four-tenths of a second... still significantly faster than what you're probably used to if you're using another digital camera. And if you're into it, you can tweak this a bit: you can turn &quot;continuous auto-focus&quot; on, which shaves off a bit more time at the expense of some battery life, or you can use a programmable mode that turns off auto-focus altogether. Plus it's got two burst modes, including one that catures 16 VGA shots in a second. All in all, this baby nails the speed need.There's more good news. The camera feels very well-made, and for me, it's got just the right heft: I've messed with slightly smaller and lighter cameras that don't feel right because they're so light. It uses rechargeable AA batteries-- very handy. Its LCD screen will make you cry it's so good. (Of course, it'll also suck your batteries dry like a Hummer chugs gas.) And it's got enough tweakability and expandability to let you grow: it accepts a telephoto lens, for instance, and allows for a remote flash.What's not to like? Not much. My pictures have a bit more red-eye than I'd like... I can't tell if it's more prevalant than with my Olympus, or whether I just notice it more becaue I'm taking more pictures, or whether it's jsut a fact of life with small cameras. Some people aren't fans of the memory stick system... I felt this way, in fact, before pricing it out and realizing they cost about the same as SD cards, and there are plenty of third-party manufacturers and readers for it. Just be sure you get a 256MB Memory Stick Pro-- should cost you about $65 at Amazon-- and make sure your card reader accepts the Pro kind. And the battery life won't win any awards (though using the viewfinder helps).So in all, I'm a huge fan: it has speed to spare, has a few extra goodies to boot, and is quite reasonably priced for a 5MP camera. If you're like me, this baby is the digital camera you've been looking for.
Yeah its kinda big and bulky. It's lightweight however, and doesn't have that annoying trackball. There is a receiver you have to plug into your computer via usb. The mouse works great within 12 feet.
Satisfactory in all the important ways - my only negative reaction came after the second time the suction cup on the windshield let go and the unit tumbled (undamaged) onto the dashboard. I was advised to moisten the cup WITH SALIVA (not tap water), which inelegant suggestion seems to have solved the problem.
I bought a refurbished unit and am quite pleased. I put it on a far wall in my bedroom behind a door that is usually open during the day (I hate the look of TVs in a bedroom). It is invisible during the day, but is super clear and easy to watch from by bed 15 or so feet away. Very clear picture with fabulous color.
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.
Although it's the best bag of it's kind that I've found, it is just a little bit wide to roll down the aisle of a plane and when it's full (which is always is) it's a little too thick for the overhead compartment. Maybe I should just stuff it with less cap. You think?
I bought Belkin Digital Camera Link a few months ago and put it aside. When I finally tried to use it .. nothing. It's defective. I doesn't work AT ALL. And I'm not surprised bec. this is the 2nd time this has happened to me with a Belkin for ipod product (the other one was the fm transmitter). And, my daughter has the belkin battery backup for ipod .. and it also stopped working after less than 1 year. I refuse to buy another Belkin product!
Ordered phone batteries. Extraordinary price. Shipping cost a little high. Got what I ordered, at the cost I expected, on time, in new condition. Very satisfied. Have to see if batteries charge well, hold a charge long enough, and last a long time. Still, vendor was excellent.
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.
After visiting various people who have returned to perked coffee, I decided to also return. I love coffee and do not care for any nuts, twigs, foam, etc etc. After tasting the perked coffee I knew then that I had wasted many a good morning on drip coffee. We bought the Presto 12 cup and have been more than satisfied.
I was very pleased with the 15, B&W. It might not have been as crisp as an HP cartridge, but certainly good enough for the price. The 17 color never worked well for some reason. The color just never came out right at all, in text and for photos. Unusable. Too bad. I had to purchase and HP for much more money.
bought this for our canon hf100, and it works perfectly. enables the highest bit rate recording, so i'm happy.
not compatible with the canon pixma mp470 all-in-one and it indicated otherwise.the black cartridge even leaked out into my printer. I did get a refund, however after paying to have the printer cleaned I still lost money. I will just go into a retail store from now on and stop being so lazy, lol. Amazon was great and very efficient taking care of the situation, no hassle at all.I would have given a 0 as a star but wasn't allowed...go figure
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've had two of these the first one lasted me 2 years or so and I was surprised that it survived some accidental strong pulls, so these are pretty sturdy headphones.But my second pair I got was defective upon buying; only that I didn't notice it right away and then I didn't have the receipt anymore so I kept them.Sometimes the connection to the right earbud seems to be loose and then there is a rustling sound.
I was unable to connect the wireless camera to my wireless network. I was on the phone with tech. support for almost an hour and tried many things but it wouldn't connect. It did connect through a wire but that's not what I bought it for.I also found the setup process difficult and would not have been able to complete it without tech support. I had hoped it would be as easy to connect as connecting a laptop to a wireless network. But that was not the case.
Best price and super quality.If you love compact, point and shoot high performance camera, this is it.
I just received this product 2 days ago and I am ecstatic! I know that is odd for simple headphones but here is why....I am a runner and need headphones that will not fall out or clog with sweat. I have bought around 10 different headphones ranging from simple regular ipod head phones to many different brands of in-ear buds. I even bought the new in-ear ipod buds from apple and thought that was the solution but they are terrible. They made lots of noise (could hear each bounce when running) and clogged with sweat very easily. SO FRUSTRATING!!! I did lots of research and must have googled dozens of different buds and finally narrowed it down to these and thank the lord I did. First of all they fit great and you don't even feel like you have them on. They have a super long cord which is great for running. Since they past the run test I figured that the sound was not too important but then when I got home and watched The Wire (great series) and heard sounds that I never heard before. Background sounds and deep bass came through crystal clear. All in all I am VERY pleased with my new toy!!!
A soon as the hard drive arrived, I hooked it up to my 2.0 USB and transferred about 20 GB of data no problem. All of a sudden I noticed the transfers were getting slower and slower. Then the transfers stopped completely. I got the error message: the new drive "could not transfer the data due to sector errors". I called WD Customer service and the tech advised converting the new drive to from the Fat 32 to the NTFS format. So I transferred the all the data back to the hard drive on my computer without a problem; and followed WD tech support's instructions to reformat the drive. The process took about a hour. Immediately after my computer said the formatting was 100% complete, I got an error message saying the "format process was not successful". Huh? I called WD again. I was told to try to reformat the drive again. If it failed again; same error message. WD told me it was most likely a faulty drive and needed to be replaced. This product was brand new! WD tech support could give me no acceptable reason why the drive failed; and they did not rule out it may happen again with the replacement! How many consumers are going to return a product for replacement and risk total failure happening again? Mine went back for refund ASAP. I did a s-load of google searches. I found my situation is fairly common among the Western Digital Passport drives.I can only speak from my experience. I would not recommend this product for purchase.
I really like this backpack. It has plenty of room to easily store everything I want to take with me, it appears to be well constructed and it is very comfortable to wear. It will easily handle a DSLR with a long lens, and has lots of compartments for additional lenses. A previous review mentioned a small waist belt, but it fit comfortably around my 36" waist with another two inches to spare. The zippers are a bit tight, but hopefully they will loosen up a bit with use. Overall, it's a great product for a very reasonable price.
this is an adapter not a converter like the description says! It transmits a very poor picture and the sound is stereo only. The picture looks like there's a fishnet stocking covering the lense. Very poor product.
B&W makes the best filters on the market. They feel well constructed, and the MRC offers great protection. Worth the high cost.
For the very low cost this cable works just as well as the cables sold for $100 or more.Product came fast and was easy to purchase.
This is my second digital and I love it. I print out on my Hp 7660 printer and the shots are excellent. Clear and sharp. The zoom is increditable. I can zoom in on a license plate from over 100 feet away and read it after it's printed. I've taking shots of ducks flying away from the ground and it all came out clear and sharp. I recommend this camera. Im not a pro but I do know a good shot when I see one. Also it's easy to operate. i am pleased with this camera.
VERY DISAPPOINTED! Great unit when it works but it completely died, with zero function, at roughly 90 days. Too late to return to amazon. Now have to go through warranty process with Altec Lansing. They make the customer pay shipping for the return of their faulty product. Not happy at all!
Got this TV at an Atlanta area MART that sells many BRANDS (hint, hint), and got it at an excellent price (after salesperson cuts and rebates, got it for just over $900). Its a different model number (store-specific), but the same exact TV.Here are lists for the pros and cons:PROS- Excellent picture, and easy to plug-n-play- The TV menu/options has a TON of pick-and-choose settings, which leads to an endless amount of tweaking to get the best possible picture.- The set looks nice mounted on the wall.- The sound for TV/Cable is excellent.- The HD picture for the cable is crisp and clear!- Energy save features are great (auto-shut off, signal detection, automatic brightness adjuster, etc).CONS- Main Con: The picture from playing Blu-Ray movies (connected with a proper 1080p HDMI cable from a PS3) is not as crisp as some other TVs I have seen. I've been told that this is most likely due to the size of the TV, as larger TVs would be able to deliver 'crisper' detail (as the 1080 horizontal lines wouldn't be as compacted).Was told by a certain store's 'Dork Group' that at 37', 1080p is only JUST more noticeable that 720p would be. They said in order for 1080p to be fully observed, a screen size of 42' and greater is best.- The sound of both blu-ray and regular DVDs leaves something to be desired. I don't have a home theater set-up, and the speakers on the TV don't seem to handle the dolby digital sound as well as they should (can watch TV with volume in the teens...need to hike it up to the upper 30's to mid 40's for DVD/blu-ray playback). I think its just an issue with the TV's ability to compress the higher audio input.- All inputs are in back of the TV (not side-mounted). Thus, if your TV is mounted to the wall, once its there, changing out cords and plugs is a challenge w/o removing the TV from the wall.- On-TV buttons (power, volume, etc) are on top of the TV. Again an issue if the TV is mounted on the wall.- On occasion, it takes the TV up to 10 seconds to read a new signal. For instance, playing a Blu-Ray disc, the rating screen is typically in 720p resolution. The TV will show 'lag' in decoding the 720p signal vs. the 1080p of the rest of the disc.Sharp made a nice HDTV here, but the designing of the TV is quite flawed and poorly executed. Plus, the information about the 1080p resolution on this size TV is a little off-putting. I recommend saving a few hundred bucks and going with the 720p model for the 37' inch set. Also, be sure to consider needing additional speakers in order to fully enjoy DVD/blu-ray sound.
I have owned this player for several months, and use it quite a lot. I use rechargable Nickle Metal Hydride batteries, listen to MP3 files on a CD-RW disc.Pros:Long battery lifeCD-RW MP3 playbackDigital Controls, including volumeHas never skippedText DisplayAdjustable Bass levelsButtons to skip foldersRandom PlayCons:Hard to use controls if you can't see them (flat buttons)Can't get remote for US model (and no backlit display)Can't fast forward through part of MP3 song like a WAVNo belt clip-only wrist strapOverall, it's been a good player.
Worked great, fit great, this is definatley a well manufact product. I could tell from the moment i opened i was going to be very happy
Purchased back at Christmas for my Mom and Dad to get emails from the grandkids, and the occassional photo (see note below on this). My mom has loved having it around and now wants to tackle at age 74 getting a computer. As to Presto service. I am happy with the service and how we are able to send stuff to them. It's protection of junk mail is great and that one person has control and who has access to the account (who can send emails to my folks). The thing to watch out for is those folks who love sending all the internet junk stuff. Cool pictures, FWD FWD FWD emails that waste paper etc. Since everything is automatically printed you can not clean up the page before you print. It does waste paper and ink which can get expensive. Especially if you send a lot of photos.Mom has loved being connected and getting stuff from friends. I would do it again to start Mom on the back roads to the information super highway.
Nice case not much room for anything but the camera. I was disappointed in how small it is.
Excellent in every way: installation was straigh forward, just got the adequate ISO/DIN support for my van (Chevrolet Express). Usability and functions are great, TV signal still requires some more work on my side to improve reception. Highly recommended in every way, included price/performance.
First of all this is my first GPS so everything I say is based on my expectations rather than actual experience. Secondly, there are several excellent reviews here and elsewhere (just google for them), so I won't get into great detail here. I think this is a great overall unit and there aren't many units that can offer the same features, especially at this price, but if you're looking for 1 do-it-all unit expect to make compromises.I wanted one GPS to fit all my needs: car, motorcycle, hiking. I don't need very precise position or compass info, I also don't care for a good geocache tool. I need it to tell me what street I'm on, show me the surroundings, and live on batteries for 8+ hours. I also wanted it to keep track of the trails I've hiked. Surprisingly there aren't many GPS units to fit this bill...most are made for cars (bulky and no battery), others (Garmin) don't offer the same level of expandability for extra maps and are more expensive.Happy with:- small, light, and rugged. fits perfectly in your hand.- good screen. Good size, color, and brightness.- great battery life. Although I haven't tested it myself, others' tests seem pretty accurate -- 4-17 hours depending backlight usage.- Very expandable. I got a 1gb SD card and it can fit more than enough maps on it. 60 mile radius around NYC fit on one map of 120 mb (mapsend has a limit of 128 mb per map). I was also able to fit NYC, Phili, Washington DC, and Richmond, VA and everything in between on one map.Many minor gripes:- slow scrolling and zoom. This is particularly true in urban areas. Scrolling around the NYC area is a chore...it take a good 10-15 seconds for it to redraw the screen. Address entry is also slow.- unintuitive interface. I'm a techie guy and I was puzzled for several days. Don't expect you passengers to be able to easily use it as you drive.- maps are expensive...and you can't just download them (wink, wink) since Thales (magellan) knows how to protect their products.- Map routing with MapSend North America v. 3 is pretty bad. It seems to plot a direct path with little regard for speeds. Apparently it thinks that 10 miles in heavy NYC traffic is better than 20 miles of highway driving. My friends' built-in car GPS's have no trouble with this. Always double-check its directions, there's probably a better way!- annoying beeps alert you of route changes. These are usually not needed. It sometimes beeps to tell you to NOT take an exit.- in-car reception is often weak, especially on local streets surrounded by trees/buildings. I usually get 3-5 satellites which is good enough to put you on the right street. Open highway or hiking usage gives you much better reception.- car charger requires USB cable. They're just too lazy to create a dedicated charger with the correct plug. Oh yeah, and the plug is really funky.- Address entry on Mapsend is bad. It uses townships instead of town names in NJ (maybe other states too). This is a royal pain since I can never find the right place.- data transfer from PC may be slow if you do it through the unit (vs. plugging the SD card in a reader). No big deal though since you won't be transferring large maps often.
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!
This unit replaced an infrared repeater that feel short of my needs and expectations. Once installed, the performance was perfect and does require perfect aim to get it to work. It doesn't have the convenience of a wireless unit, but it works great in my electronics closet near my TV wall.
i live in Toronto, ON, and was having difficulty pulling in the American stations from Buffalo,NY. across Lake Ontario..i installed the 91xg and after some tweaking in terms of direction, the stations now come in totally clear, from 85 miles away..i would recommend this antenna highly...i'm not even using a pre-amp and have a converter for my analog TV.picture is even sharper than it was on cable..thx. for the super product.
It's a nice strap and more comfortable than the standard Canon straps. But, I'm too afraid that I'll accidentally or the strap will accidentally disconnect itself and drop my camera. There's no locking mechanism to keep it securely locked. So, this strap will sit in a drawer forever. Normally, I love LowePro products, but if you like your camera and lenses, don't buy this strap.
This is my second digital camera. My first being Sony Maciva. This camera is great and very easy to use. I was at first worried about battery life but I am very please with performance of batteries. I would recommend a charger and only high quality batteries. I also bought a 64 &amp; 128 memory card. I never run out of space.Highly recommend.
THE FIRST YEAR OF USING THIS MASSAGER WAS GREAT,IT HELPED RELIEVE TENSION AND IT WAS POWERFUL ON THE 3RD SETTING. (IT MIGHT AS WELL ONLY HAVE ONE SPEED BECAUSE THE OTHER TWO HAVE NO POWER) ONLY ELEVEN MONTHS AFTER OWNING THE MINI PRO, IT STOPPED WORKING. I CALLED THUMPER DIRECTLY AND I WAS INSTRUCTED TO SHIP IT BACK AND PAY THE OUTRAGEOUS $35+ FOR SHIPPING. IT'S STILL UNDER THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY BUT THEY WILL NOT COVER ANY OF THE SHIPPING COST EVEN THOUGH THEIR $189 PRODUCT FAILED ON ME WITHIN A YEAR. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY, THIS THING IS NOT CHEAP AND YES IT IS POWERFUL, BUT IT DOES NOT LAST. READ THE OTHER REVIEWS, IT HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH IT'S DURABILITY!!
Worth every penny. And I didn't spend very many of them to get this. Great sound and perfect at work.
I am a long-distance runner and find these headphones to be comfortable with great sound quality. They stay in place while running and do not bounce. It may take a couple of days to get used to them being around your ear, but after that, it's a piece of cake. Have worn earbuds before but sweat combined with the running motion made them hard to keep in my ear. The Sennheiser's eliminate this problem! This is my second pair after wearing out the first (2 years of almost daily use). I highly recommend these!
I am very pleasantly surprised at how well this performs. I had the standard Apple earbuds which came with the iTouch, got the upgraded Apple earbuds (retail @ Apple store for $75.00) because the standard earbuds didn't fit right. These V-MODA earbuds flat out outperform the Apple upgraded product which cost three times as much!! The three different sizes of inserts which came with the V-MODA earbuds should provide enough flexibility of sizing for most people.
Oi! This TV sucks. When mine went out on me after only 1 1/2 years, I contacted westinghouse in an effort to resolve the issue, and sent in my TV. it took over six weeks for them to tell me that the part that went out wasn't being made any more!!! Jerks couldn't have said something sooner?!? Also, I didn't recive a refund on the busted model...BOO Westinghouse...boo.
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.
i bought this scanner about a month ago it worked fine for two weeks. then after that my computer wouldnt reconize the scanner. i tried to find help online (microtek website). i could not find any others with this problem. i wasnt calling a 900#. so back to the store it goes. i'll pay the extra cash for a better scanner next time.
First, I know next to nothing about the technical aspects of these products. I've had this model for a month and here's what I know: This monocular is lightweight and very easy to use (just 3 buttons). I bought the inexpensive battery at the supermarket. At night with a distant street light and a quarter moon I could just make out the form of a cat over a hundred feet away, but with the infrared spotlight switched on I could see the cat in detail, like it was the middle of the day. I read the reviews of all the night vision products and decided on this slightly more expensive model. You can get some for less money, and they might be just as good; I don't know for sure. I went with this one and love it! If it suddenly dies on me or works poorly, I'll write another review to let you know.
Stop! Do not buy this product. Not only is it junk, but it's a scam. There is no customer support and does not work with AT&T uverse cable boxes. I bought 2 of these units because I mounted 2 tv's and put the electrical boxes in the hallway closet. When I got the product I opened one unit and followed instructions for set up. Charged the battery for 24hrs and tried unit before I mounted TV's. Could not get it to work, contacted seller and could not get any support. Looked at other reviews and noticed some one had the same problem with an AT&T uverse box. I put the unit, with all components, back in the box along with the extra unopened unit for return. Printed return and sent product in. 3 weeks went by and no refund. Emailed the supplier and they replied back that a refund of $23 would be returned because it was missing 1 whole unit, plus battery transmitters. This was a completely false claim. Contact Amazon and they said to email them again asking for a complete return. Emailed them and they sent me back the same email. Filed a claim with Amazon for the $60 they have yet to refund.
You can't register it w/o downloading a browser plugin. Said plugin won't install. FAQ says you need new drivers. New drivers don't install. Tech support looks for a familiar word in your complaint and emails a cut and paste response based on that one word.Oh, and the battery is only good for a few minutes.
This is the first time I have used Philips DVDs. Great product. Haven't found a dud yet. They lightscribe great.
12 years twelve years of uninterrupted use, has been one of the best purchases, my old PC still works, not like now, but it is worth mentioning that thanks to technology that I used at that time even joy of their benefit, but is only used to browse and check my social networks, the SCSI card handles my HardDisk without apparent fatigue.
OK, It's a UV filter. I use it mainly as a piece of "clear" glass to protect the front element of a lens. What can you say about this one? It is round. The mounting is solid and a nice black color with legible lettering. The threads are accurately cut and it easiy screws in and out without getting stuck or coming loose. The middle part is transparent so you can take pictures through it. It looks to be of a uniform density, with neither darker nor lighter areas. All in all, it is everything anyone could ever want in a UV filter. The single negative thing I saw was that it is inexpensive. If you get a charge of telling everyone how expensive your camera and ancillary equipment are, forget this filter.
I brought a new tv from my job and it didnt come with a power cord I really needed it
I have three lenses by far but I have only one filter before. I don't know how important it is to protect the lenses until I consulted with relative information. Then I bought two more and make every of my lenses to be protected.
When I received it, I thought, the unfinished edges must be a problem. I was right. This is definitely more fragile than the original Canon strap.The foam will begin to rip, and the camera will literally be hanging from a thread. Mine has already ripped from two points. I do use the camera quite often, as a photojournalist, having carried 40d, 70-200mm 2.8 and a 580ex on it some times. I've had it for almost a month.I think Tamrac may make ones with finished edges, but the best thing for you is to go to a physical brick and mortar store to test out and feel the straps. You can also try Lowepro, or OP/Tech.Pros: it has memory card holders with quick release and a bounce comfortable feeling
The JVC GRH-D1 was released two years ago as the world's first hi-def camcorder (at least the world's under-$5000 HD camcorder). It utilizes the new HDV format, developed by JVC and enhanced by Sony, JVC, Sharp and Canon. The GRH-D1 is by now the "granddaddy" of HDV camcorders but it's great for those aspiring to shoot HD video. It has a comfortable grip, great image quality, and loads of pro features. The iamge quality is definitely excellent. Shop around to find this for around $2000.
It works great as advertised. It's a good buy as setup-up adapter ring 67mm lens to 77mm filter size. Buy it.
We received this product quickly after ordering. However, the item was shipped in a padded envelope with the original product box inside. The envelope appeared to have been "smushed" at some point, flattening the original product box (which is clearly not intended as a shipping box.) This didn't appear to have damaged the filter at all, but is a bit disappointing in comparison to other Amazon orders we have made in the past. The dessicant pack included in the package had leaked, resulting in small dessicant flecks being spread about everywhere within the package. Unfortunately, these flecks really liked to stick to the filter, so the first thing we needed to do after opening the package was clean the filter with lens paper! Not a huge hassle, but definitely not what one expects when purchasing a brand new filter! Lastly, there is a minor flaw on the filter which looks like a tiny speck or defect in the glass. The flaw has not seemed to be evident on our photos, but is not up to the quality standard we expected. Normally we would have returned a product with such a quality flaw, but we really wanted to have the filter ASAP in order to protect our camera's lens!
I've had my Presto popcorn popper for a couple of years. Yes, purchasing the powercup concentrators is an inconvenience, I just order several packs and each pack contains 8 so I still have a way to go until they run out. The GOOD thing about this popcorn maker is that I can use OLIVE OIL which is a good fat and low sodium salt (Salt Sense) because I have high blood pressure and still end up with a GREAT tasting popcorn that is really healthy and actually good for me. I pop a bowlful every morning and put it in a container and take it to work and munch on it throughout the day. I even take it to the movies (yes I have to &quot;smuggle&quot; it in) so that I can enjoy popcorn like everyone else, but not worry about the fat or salt content. My microwave has a &quot;POPCORN&quot; button on it. I put the Presto corn popper in the micro, hit the &quot;POPCORN&quot; button and the microwave cooks it by sensor and the popcorn comes out perfect...never scorched and with only a few old maids. This is the only corn popper that truly allows me to make popcorn &quot;MY WAY&quot; and always yields delicious, tender popcorn.
I own the KA 1102 and am very happy with it. However, I also purchased the KA 1103 which does not work at all. I cmmunicated with the manufacturers who gave me some advice as to what could be causing the problem. However, nothing they said helped to cure the problem. I requested that I return the radio for repairs but they required that I use a return number. However, they refused to give me that number. So I am unable to return the radio to them for repair.While some Chinese products are really fine, I guess they are only interested in profit making from the USA. They actually do not back-up their products.
Every thing I need while running. I would like to add that the curely wires are great as well. I don't know if they last. Love the headphones.
I bought the i-F2 1 1/2 years ago, and my experience has been excellent. The sound is very impressive (it impressed a friend of mine, who is a professional engineer & sound mixer), the case is super convenient, the hard-shell protects the iPod inside and makes moving it around easy. And the lithium battery is great -- I often run it cordless. I travel with it, and bring it to my job-sites all the time.The only caveat I have -- be careful with the docking connection. I let other people dock their various iPods on my unit (some of them teenagers) and the docking pin connector got a bit throttled by them. 1 month before the 1 yr warranty ran out, the dock connector became so loose it no longer would connect. I called Sonic Impact to see about a repair, didn't have my receipt (but had cut off the bar code from the box & still had that). They were super nice, told me to send it in with a note explaining that it was a gift, and within a week they sent me a new replacement unit.Super great customer service.I'm now very careful with docking my iPod, especially if someone else wants to use it.Overall, I've been extremely pleased with these speakers, and with Sonic Impact.
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...
I received the car kit for xmas and got the home kit to get more listening capability. This kit will work out great for us as we are campers and never have good reception in the boonies. In the house I connect to the TV.
Before the advent of the iPod, MP3's were something peripheral to what I cared about. Who needs to download music and burn CD's when you can simply purchase them from the store legitimately? Once Apple announced the iPod, I immediately signed up to get the new flat-panel iMac. Once that came I got the iPod and converted my music collection into ~30gigs of memory. Now instead of trying to alphebatize my CD collection, I try to fit my most important music onto my 10gig iPod, create music lists that match any occasion or capture any mood, etc. The iTunes software is born for freaks like me, you can create smartlists that automatically choose songs of any genre, any star rating, play count and lets you listen to it. It also updates the list everytime another song matches that category. I spend hours going through every song I own to rate it 1-5 stars, and creating playlists that automatically select groups of my rated songs. The coolest thing in the iPod is that you can play songs randomly by artist, by genre, by album, or by individual song. I almost can't wait for songs to end to find out what song is next. A definite necessity for anyone interested in music and finding creative methods for bringing songs that you own to life. An additional note, I just happened to buy the 10 gig two months before the 20 gig came out at the same price! Bummer. I would walk everywhere with the ipod on and occasionally at work the earphone cord would get caught and rip out of my ears and the jack. Well, this did some damage to the lip of the jack, but the phones still worked so no problem. When they released the 20gig they also released a remote which I wanted. Because the jack was damaged, the remote wouldn't work and there's no way to fix the jack. The guy at the store "felt my pain" and gave me a warranty part, which happened to be a brand new unit. You can't beat this product, nor apple as a company. Your investment will be well worth it!!!
I was looking for an inexpensive audio CD that would work with the standalone Sony recorder that we use to record sermons and these audio CD-Rs worked great. I would give them 5 stars, but the first CD would not finalize and was essentially useless. All of the other CDs have worked fine. Also, the packaging was suspect. They didn't use the normal plastic spindle case, but a very sheer plastic wrapper. But the added wrapping would probably have added to the cost. The delivery was within 3 days using standard shipping. Over all these CDs were great...
Bought this 1 GB SD card before my one-week trip to Boston. It was so worthwhile. I took hundreds of fine pictures without having to worry about the space. Had a great time in Boston. The new SD card did a great job for the trip.
I was looking for a small radio to use at workwhile I move about doing my tasks.This Sony Walkman is very light,preforms wellbut be carefull as some work places have a lotof interferance, especially TECH" and Nano businesses.Other wise I reconmend it, it your looking for a portable,lightweight and inexpensive am/fm for your use.
This is a great product for a hifi audio experience. The price went down to a point where it's more readily available for more people.Many people already mentioned about the quality of this. I would simply add a few more.1. Get the right fit from comply foam. The stock foam is not really great.2. Get a good dedicated cable. It enhances the performance even better..Other than that, it's pretty faultless.
I read all the reviews - pros and cons - and was a little hesitant to order this but am so glad I did! I'm a quilter and this iron sits just to the right of my sewing machine and I press as I go. Someone said it doesn't get super hot - true - I never used to use steam and now I do - but I can forgive a lot not to have to deal with a cord. It is just very convenient and I like the auto shut-off for those absent minded moments. If I have any criticism, it is the base tends to 'shuffle' with repeated lifting and resetting of the iron so I have to adjust the position fairly often during a quilting session. But like I said, I can forgive a lot not to have to deal with a cord!
The item was out of stock at the vendor even though the Amazon site indicated that it was "available". The note from the vendor did not even give an ETA.
The UV filter is not as strong as it could be, however, this filter is more meant as a protector for your lens and it does that perfectly well.
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 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.
The item I received was exactly what I needed it was a nikon 25604 uc-e6 usb cable fit my coolpix s200 camera perfect and the shipping was very quick.
I was really pleased with my item! Amazon shipped in phenomenal packaging! thanks...
I love it a lot, it is really good.Hopefully i will edit a more detail review sometimes later.
I like shortwave portables, but currently it seems that no manufacturer makes one that is delivered without problems. The Kaito's AM band selectivity is not just annoying, but appears to be at least five (ten?) channels wide, making it worse than useless on that band. I've seen crystal radios with far better selectivity. The other bands/features work well, but as usual, there is one glaring problem.
Ordered this for my dslr camera. The price was very resonalbe and holds over 300 pics. I liked it so much I ordered another...
We had doubts about this handling that many devices on Windows XP but it actually works very well. We have connected 3 external hard drives, 1 DVD drive, an Apple iPhone, a Bluetooth USB device and a flash drive. They all work beautifully without conflict and it recognizes all of them. It is also pretty fast.
The amp kit had plenty of cable to wire my amp to sub, the thing that was a bit troubling was putting on the end terminals on the cables. the cables work great and deliver great sound and power to amp and sub,it comes with all the necessities that are needed to power an amp. This was a great product at a great price.very recommended
I have expensive headphones (AKG, Denon, etc.) and while they sound better, their sound-quality-to-price ratio is much less than this Sennheiser pair. This set reveals all the details in your music, has a silky sound, accurate bass, sparkling highs, and a wide soundstage (for closed headphones). Their impedance seems to be a little high, but you can get decent volume out of your iPhone/mp3 player (a higher volume would be uncomfortable to me). Oh, and they are very comfortable. As far as build quality goes, they will stand up to regular use, but I doubt they would tolerate being sat-on (which I have done to a few of my expensive headphones without consequence). This is a no-brainer at $20. It could also be a gateway headphone... I'm starting to wonder if I should grab a higher-end pair from Sennheiser because their sound is very appealing.
This was a great purchase. I exclusively use this to record AM radio over the weekend to listen to during the week. No other MP3 players offer AM so this was my only option and I have no regrets. Mine is the 128MB version so I'm going to invest in a SD memory card as it records about 9 hours now and I need a little more time than that.
I'm on my second Nike Plus and the holder has proven to be extremely useful. It does a great job of holding the sensor and it works flawlessly. Have used the combination for over a year and a half and I'm very pleased with it.
buy it
Stopped working after about 2 months. Brought it back to Circuit City and exchanged for another... That one stopped working as well after 3 months.LOST MY DATA FRIGGIN TWICE!!!! nothing irreplaceable just about 6 hours of reports and spreadsheets for a project... to frustrated to return it again... its garbage. BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Loving this eye piece extender! Great for not smashing your face up against the camera and having to wipe it off as often. Great, cheap little gadget! Loving it!
This speaker cover was great. I would liked to have known that I was buying only 1 grill cover, the two piece description made me believe I was buying two grill covers. No worries though, we just ordered another one. It came real quick. We are putting it on our tour pak speakers on our motorcycle.Thanks
WE USE THIS RADIO ON BATTERIES. COULDN'T USE A PLUG IN RADIO BECAUSE WE GOT TOO MUCH STATIC WHEN THE EXERCISE MACHINE WAS GOING. NO STATIC AND EXCELLENT RECEPTION. NOT HARD ON BATTERIES EITHER
It is easy to put together. The direction are not good. I wish the direction told different setups. So you can arrange the shelves.
The headphones sound descent but they don't stay in your ears for running. Nuff Said........
I've had this exact model for over a year and droped it from 4ft off the ground on to a hard wood floor. I thought for sure it would'nt work. I plugged it in my PC and not only did it work, but all my data was still intact!!!
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.
This is an excellent product. Works great. Highly recommended.
Works great i had a little trouble with wireless put in correct password and it works great if other people dont like it they dont know what they are doing lyksys will help connect if ya have problems
I bought this machine back at the Christmas holidays as a gift for myself and it's one of the best purchases I've made to date. Even though there's no screen, the other features in it well makes up for it. I was planning on putting it in my car but I use it at home as my main deck. My only complaint is that with some DVDs the pictures fades in and out, light to dark. I bought it for way less than advertized here, so look around.
Very nice radio that works as advertised, I love the all scan feature, 16/9 button and WX reception and alert feature. This was the best price I could find on the net with fast shipping.
Love my Tomtom One XL carrycase! I have it in my car and it protects my tomtom from scratches!
I have actually ordered 4 of these. 1 for by the bed, 1 in the living room, 1 for work and 1 for the car. They all work great.
Hubby and I lived in Japan for a couple of years and became obsessed with the ancient (10-15 year old?) version of this iron that we used while we lived there. Unfortunately we had to leave it there when we moved back to Canada, so I searched it out for our wedding registry. This (updated) model is even better! Whoever said that once you go cordless you will never go back--it's so true. Those that mention it doesn't heat up well enough, I wonder if they're leaving it on the base long enough? I've never experienced it not heating up well enough. I iron linen with it often, and it works wonders. The steam function is very cool, (although the 'dragon hiss' attracts the attention of my very curious kitty, haha). It is important that between uses--as you're adjusting the cloth on the ironing board--the iron gets put back into its base to remain hot.I agree with whoever said it doesn't leak or drip. I haven't had a problem with that yet!
Basically I was looking for the highest quality camera for under $200. I previously had the Canon Sureshot Classic 120 but was lost and now is discontinued. Some of you may know that the Classic was a great, solid PAS (point and shoot).Pro's: Carl Zeiss lens! Solid aluminum body construction. Clean lines. Doesn't feel cheap. Comes with case and remote (T4 Zoom Kit)Cons: Viewfinder seems a tad small. A slight shutter delay, takes getting used to. The zoom is 4 stages, you can't make zoom adjustements in between.Overall: I'd suggest this to anyone who wishes to get a great PAS and doesn't want to lug around a 35mm SLR.
They just give me the run around when I call or email which I have done several times now. And it's STILL listed as shipping in 24 hours. I think Amazon doesn't have enough competition.
I use this little tripod for my Flip cam. Perfect! It is the right size. It does not take up much room in my backpack either.
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.
Great Picture: Black are deep / little to no blurring during sports motion / in a room with natural sunlight, with minimal effect on picture.User menu's straightforward.Great value, especially for an intergrated DVD player! Next purchase will be a 52" same model for our basement!
I have owned several detectors ever since turning 16 many years ago: BEL, Cobra, and Whistler. I have to say, I came back to BEL for good reason. My detours for Cobra and Whistler were just to try something different and the quality of BEL products are superior to the other brands.The 955 is overall a great unit - here are my Pro's vs. Con's:Pros:Great detection, I receive notice of oncoming police at least 0.25 mile earlier than my other detectors.Excellent filtration - the unit does a nice job of filtering non-radar emitting signals.Features - well rounded with many selections to customize the sounds/voice to your liking.Cons:Not a fan of the silver finish - it seems to stick out more when parked that you have a detector.I'm not too fond of the new insert for the power cord - it clips like a telephone plug, which is nice for insuring it stays in, but if it gets pulled too hard (in case the wire gets caught in the glovebox, or from the wife's purse), it will break and will have to order online.My cons are relatively minor and would not prevent me from ordering another one or recommending to a friend.Safe Travels!
This card is excelent for storing information. I used these as a secondary storage. I would definitely consider buying more due to the price.
I put this on my 50mm 1.8. It cost me around five bucks. I had been very happy with it until one day I suspected that all the ghosting, glares, and reflections of light sources on some photos might come from this filter. I do an experiment with a light source, a lamp, in the photo. Yes, the refection is in the photo. I can even see the reflection through viewfinder. I then swap it with a HOYA HMC. The refection is gone. The reflection for sure is not there if I don't put any filter on. This filter does protect my lens well. But the whole purpose of the lens is to take quality pictures, not to be cherished behind a glass.Tiffen filters of different sizes have been Amazon best sellers. Yes, they fit well. The build quality is good. But you will be very sorry when you finally find that it is the cause of the glares, ghosting, and reflections. I believe Tiffen has coated versions. But I didn't try them.The problem is not on the quality of the filters. They are simply not coated. But if I have to be mindful about what it might harm my photos when I take them in certain situations, I cannot use them.I know B+W has good filters, but they are expensive. I have been having good luck with HOYA HMC. It is around twenty dollar range. Very affordable. So my suggestion is dump this filter and go with that one.
Hello.. I was about to ship it back to amazon today. Thought of giving a last try to this product. It hotsynced very well with my dell 700M but I am sure it dint work with Motorola HS820. So am updating my review from 3 stars to 4 stars.. waiting for my palm headset.. if it works then definitely 5 stars
Yup, it's true. The Linksys is the best cable/modem router available. We use this for our LAN gaming parties, as well as for the home network setup. Installation is a snap, configuration is super-simple via the built in web interface, it's cheaper than any competing product, and offers you more! It includes a 10/100 4 port FULL DUPLEX (we tested it and it's true) SWITCH, while the competition includes a 10baseT hub. This device replaces the need to buy a $100 10/100 switch for your little home network.If you have invested in a cable modem or DSL modem already, then this is an ESSENTIAL purchase. I run a medium size corporate network during the day, and our firewall/internet gateway is very difficult to manage. I come home from work, and I don't have to worry about my home network, because the Linksys router is doing all the work for me. Absolutely essential equipment if you have 2 or more computers and a cable/dsl internet connection. Get one!
This card works great in my new Samsung cell phone (Verizon). I would highly recommend it.
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
My only complaint is that the LCD screen came with a flaw. If you look at it from certain angles some weird lines appear. But I'm sure it was just mine. Bad luck I guess.Other than that it's amazing considering the price and the size. It's rare to find a camera that fits in your pocket and has such great zoom. The picture quality is great, low light, high light, night shots, even pictures of the night sky are amazing. All in all, it's a really good camera.
My Epson 640 has just died on me. Needless to say, I was in the market for a new printer. After reading many reviews, I decided to buy the PhotoSmart P1000. I chose this over the P1100 because I didn't need the duplexing capability and it was $100 cheaper. Well, the first photo I tried to print was on normal paper... one word... AMAZING! I then tried the included samples of photo paper and was truly impressed. Just like a photograph. The SmartCard reader worked like a charm... The only thing I found annoying was the USB connection... sometimes it would work, other times I would get errors... I remedied this by downloading the latest drivers and patches for my motherboard (FIC 2013 running an AMD 2-350). No more problems with USB. Finally, I found that the built-in smartcard reader was absolutely incredible... I now use the printer to transfer my photos to the computer. It's very fast! No more slow serial transfers. Overall, I highly recommend this printer.
The problem here...not...enough information to allow customers to know what they are purcahsing. There are two types of cradles, a serial cradle and a USB cradle. When one clicks for the additional technical details, the screen comes up empty. What Amazon is shipping is the serial cradle. The USB cradle is what is shipped with the Jornada 548. The USB cradle works very well and is a great tool when one is in their office. It is a little heavy and bulky for traveling in a brief case. A second cradle for home is nice.
This company has by far the worst customer service I have ever received. The product description states that this unit comes with the AC cord, but when you get the box, it does not. The instruction book states that it is optional, which would lead any moron to think that it is at least available.When I called the phone number listed right on my registration card, they didn't even know about this model! They argued that the unit must not be made by them. The guy on the phone kept asking me if the unit actually said Initial on it and asked me why I thought they made it! When they figured out that this is indeed their model, they then went on to argue about the AC adapter. They said that it does not come with the adapter. I asked if I could buy the adapter, they said they don't make an adapter. I said it is listed in the manual, they argued again and said they don't make the adapter and did not know what I was talking about.The guy helping me sounded high or drunk and was horribly rude.There's much nicer units out there for just as good of price. I would suggest you find a more reputable manufacturer before buying.
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.
When I got this CD Player, it worked great, as anything else would. But, about five months after I got it, the headphones stopped working. In fact, I have to get some new ones. But, other than that it works great. I wasn't really looking for any features, just something to play my music on. So, I can't really complain.
I purchased 4 of these as we use them and they were so cheap I figured if one did not work no biggie. Well they all worked...for about a week. We just recycled the last of them. You get what you pay for.
Compatible with Yahoo Music(free downloads for $11.XX a month, WOW). Groups music very well. Great sound quality. Less work, more fun, for a price that's fair!
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.
The sound is incredible, it will make your ears bleed unfortunatly the fit is not as good. I was so dissapointed because I threw every type of music at this and it was able to handle it without a problem, it was always crystal clear whatever the volume was set at. The set comes with several different earbud tips. The rubber ones seem to slip out of my ear canal no matter what size of tips I use. It also comes with Comply foam tips and they are super comfy but still don't stay put. I think I just have super big ear canals or something and if you have never had a problem with fit then these will probably be perfect. I also bought these to use for walking/running as well as relaxing. They are ok for relaxing but any movement and they start to fall out. I read some complaints about the wiring being stiff, I think the wiring is strong, although I haven't had them very long. UE did a great job with the sound though. Hope this helps.
Received mine last week, didn't work at all. Appeared to power up and get a GPS fix but couldn't identify any object. Upgraded the program using the included disk but no change in behavior. Liked the way idea of this device as opposed to the SkyScout but sent it back this morning and decided to stay with the SkyScout. I was going to give the SkyScout to my son if the Meade device worked because I generally prefer Meade equipment but decided to just return this one and wait to see if the reported problems I see on other sites are corrected down the road.
We have two little boys that are very into computers and my ipad. The problem is I am so sick of listening to their kid shows I have to find a way to tone it down. These are the perfect headphones for little kids. They are very sturdy and fit all sizes of kids.
My wife got these headphones for me as a gift. I've had good success with bluetooth in my car and wanted a wireless solution while at the gym. I also wanted noise cancelling so I can use it while using the lawn mower or snow blower.The bluetooth works great and has nice range if I wanted to leave my iPhone in the charger and still be able to run around the kitchen getting food ready for the kids. There is interference when the microwave is running. It took about 10 mins and required reading of the instructions to get my iPhone and the head phones synced, but once they were, it was very easy to use. You can even make and receive calls with it too.The headphones are light, comfortable and produce good (not great) sound, but I'm no audiophile so that's not a big issue. If you value high quality sound, this is not the product for you. The only real disappointment is that the noise cancelling doesn't work at all. The cushioned muffs does more for insulating noise than any cancelling technology claim. There is an on/off switch for the noise cancelling and it does nothing other than turn on and off a little LED light.I was hoping this would be a cheaper (but not cheap) noise cancelling solution over a proven Bose system and it was not. If you want true noise cancelling, you will need to spend the big bucks and go with a respected name brand in sound technology. I'm still happy that I can get on the treadmill working out, listening to music without any cables getting in the way and still be able to answer calls when they come in without missing a beat.
I love this one. I made everybody in my family buy it. The nice thing is, everybody likes it... from my parents who barely know what "digital" means to my cousin, who is a professional photographer. But obviuosly take into consideration: it doesn't substitute a high end reflex camera... and it's not supposed to. Have fun with it!
I've had my Aiwa for no more than a year before I began havingproblems with it. I loved it so much I dust it everyday. Now, itdoesn't play cds. The cds just spin without any music from the system...
This thing has a mind of its own! one day it will work great and I would be very pleased with it but then the next day it will skip and just randomly turn off when the batteries are full. Also this thing uses batteries so fast! I think I'm either going to get a RioVolt or a TDK Mojo instead and chuck this piece.
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.
I have had this scanner for about a month and it has not disappointed me. It scans multiple photos, 35mm Slides, and film perfectly. You can't go wrong with cannon. I highly recommend it, worth every penny.
I was looking for a nice headphone to use during long-distance driving, and bought these (at a local store). They were a huge disappointment. Maybe my ears are too small (they sure don't seem like it), but the "loop" over the ear slipped off every two seconds and the actual speaker wasn't large enough to stay wedged in my ear. Needless to say, I returned these immediately.
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.
This came in handy so much. This was an awesome price & it came sooo fast in the mail. I was surprised it was easy to use!
I have a larger laptop (Thinkpad) so I'd prefer just slightly larger tabs so I know my cats aren't going to knock it over when it's at a steep angle. It does have rubber pads on the tabs though that keep it in place. Overall I'd give it almost a five. It'd be five if it was a little cheaper and had bigger tabs.
The flash is to bright, even if you turn the exposure level down all the way, the pictures come out all white. I would have to turn out all the lights to take a picture indoors, then you can't see what you're taking a picture of. If you turn on all the lights and turn the exposure level all the way up, you then get dim pictures with poor resolution.Also there is no viewfinder besides the LCD screen, so its hard to aim.It takes good pictures outdoors in the daytime.
I read all the reviews and even went to the manufacturers website to check into the specs of this card. I wanted to use it on a PC using Vista but couldn't find out if it was compatable so took the risk. It works fine, I assume its not listed as working with Vista as the SW that comes with it only works with XP. I was uploading video from my sony video camera in 3 minutes using different brand SW!
This little router is cheap, plug and play, and a time saver. If you are interested in providing an inexpesnsive broadband internet connection to multiple computers, then this is the way to go.I plugged the router into the power supply, plugged the ethernet from my cable modem into the router, and it worked from that day forward. The router does provide a firewall feature to help block intrusions and security breaches. It is not the greatest firewall I have ever seen, but it does do a good job against common infiltration tactics.If you are interested in a low cost, mid-range solution, then this is the product you want. You need not know anything about Local Area Networks or the internet to use this device. Just plug it in.
I've been so impressed with the results I've gotten from Tracie Long Productions: Core Foundations,so I couldn't resist trying this latest workout.I'm NOT disappointed!Susan Harris is a wonderful instructor and I appreciated her form reminders during various parts of the workout.My posture has improved so much since I started using T.L.T's functional fitness videos, I no longer slouch like I use to, and I stand straight without having to remind myself to.For a fun, different and very effective workout, I highly recommend this!
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 very much liked the design -light, easy to wrap around the ears to provide excellent audio quality.
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've had these speakers for about 8 months now. I only use the volume at around 20 (out of 40), and it is plenty loud. I added an old powered sub that I had, and this combination really rocks! You don't need the Altec-Lansing one, which seems nearly impossible to find. The dock speakers redirect bass out to the sub when it senses the 'sub out' plug engaged to free up wattage for the mids and highs. I use the speakers for my laptop, as well as the ipod, though really, since iTunes is on the laptop, there's no need for the ipod, except to charge it. One thing I will comment on, and this is something others have noted: sometimes the connection between ipod and dock is not so good (won't play/charge), so I just stick something small and soft (nerf dart?) to tilt the ipod a little forward, and then all is good. So I don't use this system for its portability very often, but for me, it works extremely well. Great highs, great lows, it's not Bose! I'm kidding, Bose is good, though overpriced.
Such a great device, so conveinant. Stores a ton of info, movies, pictures etc... such a great price too. Best device out there I fully recommend this device to any one out there.
Operated as expected and posts are clearly marked for easy installation. Delivery was earlier than expected.
These aren't the best stands in the world, but they have to be the best in this price range. These stands aren't heavy, but they are sturdy. Their base is solid and I have no concern about them tipping over. I would recommend them to someone not wanting to spend a lot of money but wanting a clean look.
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.
I love this thing. It takes a little longer to start up than an ipod, but if you can't wait ten seconds to listen to some music, you've got bigger problems than any mp3 player can fix. Also, from what I understand, this is because it's got flash memory instead of a hard drive. I consider this a bonus, seeing as everyone I know with an ipod has had the hard drive fail.I also really like that the wheel is an actual wheel. The ipod wheel is way to sensitive for my tastes, and the zune clicky thing is kinda clunky and weird. This is nice little plastic wheel that actually turns and gives me some tactile sense of how far I'm turning the dial.The drag and drop functionality doesn't work all that well for me, but it takes so little time to synchronize using WMP that I really don't mind. The built-in microphone is surprisingly decent, too. Yes, you can ONLY charge it via USB, but the battery lasts for quite a while, so I haven't run into any problems with that yet.All in all, this is a really nice player and is considerably cheaper than the competition. I recommend it.
This is the perfect iPod Touch accessory. It works great - controls volume, track forward/backward, shuffle, and playlist functions (I have not tried the playlist function). If you press and hold the track buttons, it fast forwards or reverses through the current track. Press and release changes tracks. You can remove the remote from the steering wheel holder and use it on your desk, a very nice feature. The iPod does not have to be unlocked for use. The iPod backlight comes on when a remote button is pressed, but goes out in about 8 seconds. It is truly a keep-eyes-on-the-road operation.Contrary to another review, the unit functions with a charge cord connected and charging.The receiver adapter gets its power from the iPod. The remote button unit is powered by two CR2025 coin cells. I opened it by sliding my fingernail between the two halves and and then going around the circumference, splitting it apart. It's quite tight, and can break your fingernail. There is no mention of batteries, neither in the manual nor on the Scosche website.Pros:Well thought out.Intuitive operation.Can be used anywhere.Quality construction.Cons:Somewhat difficult to get remote holder really tight on the steering wheel.After a prolonged idle (not playing), the iPod must be activated with its HOME button to 'wake up' remote operation. This is not the sleep delay mentioned in the manual, which requires you to hold the play/pause button.No instructions on battery replacement.Since I've only used these at most 3 feet apart, I cannot verify the 150 foot range spec.Conclusion:Highly recommended.
Well, installing this with Win 2000 was harder than I thought. I heard there was problems but figured if I downloaded the lastest driver it would work out. Wrong. The driver place a file in the wrong place and once moved it worked fine. If you buy this and are going to use it with the wireless pc card then you need to worry about this. If you are going to hardwire (why are you buying wireless) then you are ok. So I guess the problem is more with the wireless pc card then the hub.
We used to have a drip coffeemaker that had a built-in coffeebean grinder. It was great, but when it broke we decided to try something new.The Presto is incredible! The coffee is made quickly, it tastes great, and we haven't had any grounds in our coffee. Easy to figure out. Excellent.It's a little more difficult to clean -- you can't immerse the base in water -- but honestly it took me 30 seconds to clean before doing the rest of our dishes.
What a great world we live in that something as small as a fifty-cent piece can provide us with so much entertainment.The Apple Shuffle IPod is great I had so many older songs downloaded onto my computer and to be able to fit over two-hundred on such a small thing is a wonder and at such a good price.I know spending money for the Apple is worth it. My only problem is with the ear buds, but I'm old school and I prefer over the ear headphonesBose around-ear headphones, for personal and portable listening. Still the sound is good anyway.
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.
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 ordered this cable to hook up my LG 1080p LCD TV up to the digital cable. Cable worked fine for a couple of weeks and then just stopped working. There was no damage done to the cable. I hooked up another cable and it worked fine, confirming the problem was with the cable, not the TV or box. Not worth the money to ship back so now I'm out $15 and have a useless cable. Thanks.
This is a very good product all the way around. Good sound, multiple alarms, low profile and stylish.I don't have an ipod - I bought this because it has an AUX port... and a USB port for charging. I use it with my creative ZEN.Even if you don't yet have an ipod or mp3 player... this is a very nice setup.The display is bright - even on the lowest setting (there are 3 levels of brightness) BUT... you can turn it off all together... so it works out. :)
This device has exceeded my expectation. My wireless router is on one side of the house (and the second floor) while this little sucker is on the other side of the house (on the first floor) and the signal is strong and reliable. That has not been the case with some other devices I've used (in particular, a certain USB wireless adapter that I have). I bought the D-Link pocket router/AP to be used as a wired-to-wireless bridge (client mode) for my Xbox360 as I was bound and determined not to pay $100 for Microsofts Xbox-specific USB wireless adapter. For less that $50, the D-Link device has been just what I was looking for. I hooked it up to my PC long enough to configure the security settings, the plugged it into the Xbox's RJ45 jack and everything is running smoothly. I haven't messed with it as a router or AP, but did check out the settings. This is a surprisingly full-featured product considering its minute package. Nicely done, D-Link!
I'm using this on an XTI to replace the substandard lens that came with the camera. I purchased this lens because of the great reviews of the lens and the price. I wanted this lens to get me through until I could purchase an L lens. I have been very pleased with this lens. I have shot all kinds of photos, day and night using this lens. At night I use a tripod ... sometimes I need to manual focus at first shot if there isn't any light near. Once I have the initial focus (manual) then the autofocus will normally "kick in" and work to obtain a more fine focus on the subject. I have taken some very, very good night photos using this lens this way. In low light I either use a tripod or a monopod ... flash helps much indoors of course. I now have the 50mm 1.8, for a low light and a great price and sharp pictures. I also have the 70-200 4L IS, which is a great lens with excellently sharp pictures. The 28-105 gives me a bit wider shot of course than the 70, but not as sharp as the L lens. However, the 28-105 is sharp and does a very good job for me.
After buying the BELKIN F8T001 usb bluetooth adapter at my job. I return it and had one of my friends get me the Linksys USBBT100 bluetooth usb adapter from his job.And let me tell you this thing works like a dream. Range is incredible. Connection times are great. And it comes with a little usb extension thing its not that long though, but it does the job.At first it would not work correctly but it wasnt the adapter it was freaking Windows XP SP2. After talking on the phone with the linksys, tech, who didnt know what really to do. He told me to go to the linksys website and search for Windows XP SP 2 problems with the particular usb adapter. 3 mins later i my adapter was working perfectly.
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 recently bought a MacBook Pro and was worried about taking it to school. I found a protector for it but me, being the clumsy person I am, had to find something to protect it even more. This did it! I've had it for about 7 months and is still in perfect (almost new) condition. Won't be needing to buy a new one soon.Pros:Lots of compartmentsEnough room for some books or foldersLong strap (I like to wear it messenger style)Cons:Velcro front (Only because I hate velcro and opening it in the middle of class)
Look no further than this simple ten-pack DVD case set. Just find the image you want on the net, print it at the two-per-sheet size, chop it till it fits, and slip it in the case, and voila! You now have a DVD case that tells you what's in it.
While this GPS does not have voice technology in which it speaks the street name you're turning on, the larger size screen and ease of use make up for that. You can't beat the quality at this price.
this is sooooo kool. well, it looks cool because i dont have it yet...........
Sounds like a great product, but when the manufacturer's website gives a response like this:ManualsSorry, no manuals are available for the selected query....it is sad, since it looks like a nice product, but no available manual support ?? Do I have to purchase it, and then go through the manual to decide its not what I want ? And I lose on the return shipping everytime !Before purchasing, reviewing the manual makes a BIG difference to the buyer to know how this device is manipulated. I had reviewed many similar products to come to the conclusion that when multi-function devices like these are made, the critical functions are given a back-seat...for example, voice recording..for those who buy this product for memo recording, if we have to press a number of buttons to get to what we want, it defeats the purpose of having this feature at all.Amazon's awesome feature of looking at the product manual really helps us decide on a purchase. I do hope more people support Amazon for these litle extras they provide.
I am underwhelmed. There is bass to this, yes. But that is not nearly all that is required for high quality sound. These are comparable to any other $19 set found at the local discount store. I can't explain all the raves--"the emperor has no clothes" maybe? The marketing of these is very appealing, so maybe people are hearing what they expect to hear, rather than what they actually hear. If you are after a $20 set, that is what you will get with these. And I'm not complaining--it would be crazy to complain that a set of headphones that cost $20 is only worth $20. But I am not raving either.
Love this scanner: easy setup, high quality. Unfortunately, bought new computer with windows 2000 as operating system. HP scanner web site says HP will have W20000 drivers out in Spring, try NT 4 drivers in meantime. Don&quot;t work for me, miss my scanner very much, hope they mean Spring 2000!
This case is quite adequate but does not appear to be as durable as I originally anticipated. Fits well. Will update later after I've had it awile.
This recorder did not meet my standards. It plays back professionally produced audio tapes just fine, but recording quality is bad. I tested both the condenser mic and used two different hand-held microphones, as well as three different tapes, and the recording quality is bad.
I've used this camera for 8 months now. The only two problems I've had is having to tie the lens cap to the camera with fishing line to prevent loss and mistaking the power button for the 'shutter' (they are close together).Other than that, it is excellent. Good quality construction and switch feel, solid feeling (no flex in the body), battery life is good (with the free NiMH batteries), the floppy adaptor works well (but low batteries on the adaptor can confuse by manifesting themselves as a malfunction), the 32 MB card is plenty even for auto-show type massive picture-taking. Saved me a bunch in film and developing costs (I work on my car and take lots of pictures all the time).In short, at this price, I would buy it at once if I did not have access to it at work.
I bought the Cobra 19 DX IV for my wife's car since we needed a small radio without bells and whistles.This radio appeared to be a perfect fit for my needs. But, after using it, I am disappointed with this radio. Here's why:1. Unit resets to channel 01 when it loses power. So either wire it directly to the battery (and remember to turn it off!) or wire it to accessory power and work channel 01 every time you start the car.2. "Poppy" squelch. When a weak signal breaks the squelch then fades, the squelch makes an annoying popping sound as it squelches the audio.3. S/RF meter shows nothing (drops to zero) when squelch activates. If the squelch is set fairly high, the meter shows no signal until someone manages to break the squelch. I personally think the meter should show all RF activity whether the squelch is on or off.Hope this helps someone.
This cable works great, was delivered quickly, and was offered at a nice price! It's an extra long length, which makes hooking up my favorite older printer very easy.What's not to like??
Bought this for my daughter at school. Her original charger was dying and this made an excellent, inexpensive replacement!!
Worked very well for my labeling needs. The product is very good. The problem I had was in trying to remove the bottom layer to stick the label. Some time it splits on the first rub of the edge, some time it takes about twenty tries.
I bought this without expecting much in the way of results. I was pleasantly surprised to see what beautiful close ups I am able to obtain using my Canon XS and the kit 18-55 mm lens. This will work well for me, considering macro photos are not anywhere near the majority of photos that I take.
Dont buy this one!The installation is very diffcult,The driver is not quite working,The picture quality is very bad,Buy one from ATi or Hauggpauge
I was very excited to see a boombox with MP3 capability and was delighted to see the SONY label. But now I'm only frustrated and very angry. So far, SONY has been unable to give me a clear explanation or solution to the problem I am experiencing.This unit is apparently VERY fussy about what sorts of MP3's it will play and won't play. It appears as though advanced ID3 tags will cause songs to skip the very beginning of songs. AT least that is my theory. What appears to be the case is that very primitive MP3's will play fine; more sophisticated MP3's will NOT. In my opinion, this unit is NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME. And certain not worth the price.On the positive side, SONY's technical people have been very patient with me (more patient than I have been), but have been unable to provide a solution, at least so far.As for ordinary CD's, not a bad boombox. But you can get cheaper boomboxes. So why pay more for a major feature (MP3) that doesn't function well at all?
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!
after owning it for a week it probly wont skip that much but then it will skip alot but usualy not if you hold it in your hand and sometimes it will be okay in your pocket. i have owned mine since august now its broken even though i have dropped it my fair share of times. but it is a great thing not many mp3 products work with wma and if you own wma files you dont want to spend all day looking for a free wma&gt;mp3 program and then convert them this you just slap on your mp3 and wma files all mixed up on here and it works like a charm plus you can use RW-CDs and just change the songs whenever you want plus the cds are usualy 700mb of space and mp3s are usualy 2 - 4mb a pop so you can store a lot on there despite how soon this broke im going to purchase it again now its even cheaper. oh another bad thing about this is taking an hour to explain how it works when people ask you about just tell them you wrote mp3 on there for the heck of it and its a cd player.
I had previously used the Sterlingtek 1500mAh batteries with great success so naturally I purchased these to replace the older ones as they reached their end of life. After starting to use the new batteries, I found that the low battery indicator would come on fairly quickly, similar to my old depleted batteries. With the battery in the camera over night, it will almost always show low battery the following day, even with no shots and the camera off.Using an iCharger 206B, I ran a discharge test on one of the batteries after a full charge using Canon's own wall charger. Going from 8.4v full charge to 6.0v depleted, using a 100mAh drain rate, the battery only gave me 743mAh! I feel that they may be shipping old batteries that have been sitting on a shelf, wasting away. Lithium batteries age, whether you use them or not. When they get old, they cannot sustain high voltages when they experience high loads, appearing as a low charge to the device due to the low voltage. Under light battery loads, the battery may continue to provide plenty of capacity, although unusable by the high drain devices of today. I cannot recommend this product anymore due to this very large issue. I'm hoping the manufacturer will do right and clear stock, and provide newly manufactured batteries as a replacement. I will immediately test any replacements I receive, if any.
The Mits 73733 provides excellent home theater experience, particularly in situations where lighting can be controlled. When the color setting is Natural and brightness at 50% (31), the colors are exceedingly realistic, but it needs to not be in direct sunlight. It has a Vivid setting for that, but the colors do not seem as true. Viewing from 10 ft fills the vision nicely. There are no artifacts visible that are common to DLP. The 6-gun strategy seems to work well. Combined with DirecTV HDDVR and 70 HD channels, it is fantastic. Football is like being on the field. MTV HD with the story tellers show is breathtaking on this TV. Movies are fantastic. This is close to overhead projection size and is great color and detail. I do have a very good sound system as the TV speakers only ok. Using a DVI-HDMI cable with my computer provided excellent display on the TV. As far as the up level models, I did not need the features of the 734/833. Good delivery service through Amazon, great price on TV+stand.
My new computer doesn't have the 3.5 disk drive.I have many of the disks I still wanted to use.The LaCie drive is handy and simple to use.
I'm a lawyer. When clients would call for quick discussions, I'd grab a pen and post-it pad or memo pad, whatever was near the phone, and jot down notes. These would just grow into a stack near my monitor, and I'd have to throw them loose into my working file. Now I keep the io and an io post-it pad next to the phone, and no more stack, which is a huge annoyance eliminated.
You might not get an HD DVD player right now but sooner or later you will get one. This new techonlogy is the last puzzle to get perfection in the home theater experience. First was the sound and now is the image what matters.HD DVD even comes with a new sound definition (Dolby Digital Plus )I do think that this player is very solid, it delivers what was offered by Toshiba and even if your HDTV is small you will still enjoy the picture you will get, but you might need to sit closer to the screen if the set is not too large.The bad thing about the unit is the Remote control, but I guess you will fix it by getting a universal one.Some folks will complaint to much about how slow is to start and load a movie. Of couse it is like that!!!! This is not a regular DVD Player, This is more close to a computer.Last comment: Very easy to set up. I hope you enjoy yours either now or later.
I wanted to get recipes because I can't afford to order from T&S.; I have to give it to them: their straightforward food is very easy to eat and always good. I find that Pepperidge Farm makes the right bread to recreate their sandwiches. This book isn't about the sandwiches but more about their pies with the mashed potato topping. I actually have the ingredients for many of their recipes so I expect that I will be getting some use out of them. The stories didn't bother me and I got over my disappointment at the dearth of sandwich recipes. There is a recipe for the Victoria Sandwich which is a cake that is always included in the full tea ($26!!!) The cake doesn't seem to be such a big deal but I always manage to pick away the entire slice.I was worried that there would be more than I wanted to know about the place but it wasn't that revealing (thank goodness) so it's okay. I breezed through the book in one go and having read a number of cookbooks of varying popularity, I say that the writers did an above average job getting these recipes down in a clear and encouraging manner.
Don't forget the rubber band!!! After purchasing, I took it out twice. The first time I used two heavy rubberbands and had no problem with it on my mountain bike...the 2nd trip I transferred it to my road bike, after purchasing the larger handle bar mount, forgot the rubberbands, and it popped out while riding down the road and a nice unobservant driver ran over it and cracked the screen. Not happy about the $15 dollar accessory I bought for my 60csx that cost me the whole unit. Bottom line, don't forget the rubberband, it's embarrassing that Garmin requires such a stupid detail for something it sells...Get it right Garmin, this product sucks as is!!!
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.
I went to the store and tried a lot of these; this is the most comfortable one to me. Plug & play. easy to use. PS2 or USB.
At first I thought these earphones were extremely small and would not get too many years of use. I left a somewhat negative review about their size. But I catch my husband wearing them since his Bose earphones started breaking down. They are small, but they are comfortable enough!
I recently bought this item only to be greatly disappointed. Terrible item in every respect. Technical problems and cheap construction are my biggest concerns. Save your money and buy a better system, because all this is good for is the trash.
I got a pair of these for Xmas. As a former soldier, I've used plenty of binoculars in my time, so I had them out of the box for a try immediately. First, I couldn't seem to get the two lenses to cooperate--I thought maybe it was too close inside, so I opened a window and tried looking out. As I raised them up, the right lens assembly fell off. I tried to return them to the address that came with them. Rokinon wanted a check included for postage, so I had to pay for it both ways. After a month the USPS returned them unopened; Rokinon had moved from the New York City address and if there was a forward it expired. Now I've got a paperweight and as far as I'm concerned, Rokinon owes me for $20 postage and my wife whatever she paid for this POS.My wife didn't know any better, and she got ripped off trying to get me binoculars because she knew I wanted a pair. Don't waste your time and money. These are cheapass Chinese knockoffs that look like binoculars, but you get what you pay for. I ended up buying a 30 year old pair of German binoculars on Ebay for a couple hundred bucks that work outstanding.
Sony is offering a nearly-free gift. For fifteen dollars, you can purchase a phenomenal AM and FM Walkman radio complete with headphones. Light as a feather, the SRF-59 is so sensitive that Internet groups have popped up just to discuss its use. Sony's radio has become the standard in a new category of 21st century portables known as ultralights. Hobbyists who relish exotic long-distance reception have heralded the SRF-59 as a technological miracle.The unit houses a little printed circuit board with two integrated circuit chips. One is a self-contained complete AM / FM tuner and the second is the audio amplifier to drive the headphones. Due to its concise nature, its single AA battery lasts for over 100 hours. The SRF-59's performance is comparable to other radios costing hundreds of dollars. Sony's ultraweight Walkman has been compared favorably to legendary units such as the GE Superadio, The Sony ICF-2010 and the Sangean CC Radio. If you are looking for the ultimate receiver to hear distant ball games or talk shows, this is it.Seasoned DXers, the skilled sophisticated listeners who often homebrew their own equipment, have devised several modifications for the radio itself along with ideas to augment its circuitry with powerful outdoor antennas. Even as a stock unit, right out of its plastic bubble packaging, SRF-59 owners have heard AM radio stations all the way across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from places like Japan and Saudi Arabia. The SRF-59 truly has enormous ears.After using Sony's miracle for several years, only a few criticisms can be made. The headphones are only average quality. Tuning the Walkman is a little fussy. The knob provided to adjust what station you are listening to is pretty tiny even for petite thumbs. With ferocious abuse, you can wear out the radio. After about a year of pounding during train commutes, and walking across Manhattan, I had to buy a new one because I wore out the tuning capacitor. The SRF-59 is worth the price of admission. I used to listen to WWKB in Buffalo, New York, on AM radio, while sitting in an electronic noise nightmare (a steel Metro-North commuter train) on my way to New York City. WWKB was 300 miles away!Whenever you need a little casual entertainment, the SRF-59 can't be beat. Leave one in your purse or coat pocket or in your attache case. The SRF-59 is low maintenance. You don't need to download to it. It almost never needs a battery. You can hear amazing things nearly everywhere you go. It weighs so little, you'll have to feel into your pocket just to know it's there. For in-depth information, take a look at two radio hobbyist web sites: [...]. As a dyed-in-the-wool radio listener, I couldn't recommend a purchase more highly! At this incredibly low price, you can't miss!
Amazon recommends this ink for the Canon MP620. It is NOT the right one. You would need a 220 ink for the MP620
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.
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.
Normally I don't take the time to review purchased products.. But after using these, I was compelled to comment on them. After losing almost a dozen pairs of the standard iPod earbuds, I wanted to purchase something that was a bit more stationary. I figured I would purchase both these and a pair of the HD202 IIs in an effort to try them both out. Originally, I had the intention of keeping one pair in the office and using another pair at home. However after trying them out, I can say the difference isn't even close. Hands down the HD201s are the better headset in terms of comfort and quality. So much so that I ended up purchasing a second pair of the HD201s to use at both the home and office and will retire the HD202s and keep them as backups. The ear pads are comfortable and large enough to fit medium sized ears. This headset is simply amazing for its price. It cannot be beat by others in this category.
Purchased this battery from Amazon and it arrived on time and as described. It works great. It installed into the camera remote without difficulty and works fine.
Item shipped as described and works just as well as the Belkin cable I had been using previously, but which was shorter and had cost me more. Don't waste money on cables from department stores!
My girls like these iPod sleeves. Cute colors and they do a great job of protecting them from getting dropped and dirty. I just wish their were more colors available. But no worries. I'm a very happy customer!
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
I bought this router about 2 months ago. I hardwired two desktop pc's to 2 of the ports, and I use a laptop with a linksys wireless pcmcia card. For the people who are having problems setting this product up, they probably don't know what they're doing. The router's signals go straight up and out, so placement of the router is important. I live in a 3 story townhouse, so I placed the router down in the basement and it's been working fine. I ran cat5e cable to two of the rooms that have the desktops (up on the third floor).I set up one of the desktops as a domain server (windows 2000 advanced server) and the other systems with windows 2000. I did everything, implemented active directory, ftp, web server, certificate server (issued myself my own certificate for the web site to make it https), dhcp server. My client pc's are obtaining static ip address from my server, however you don't have to set your pc's up to use dhcp issued by the router. To give your pc's static ip's from your router, you can use any ip address, just disable dhcp on the router and hard code the ip configurating on the pc to use any address from 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254. Also, if you're using a wireless device, use a WEP key, and also SSID, and change the default channel from 6 to another channel. With dhcp service stopped on the router, NOBODY will be able to connect up to your router using a wireless pc card other than yourself. I'm pretty confident that nobody (unless someone looks over my shoulder and sees my wep keys, channel, and ssid) can connect up to my router. For users who are having problems staying connected, have you ever thought that it's not the router, that it's probably your ISP or your cable/dsl modem? To ensure that it's not the router, plug your cable/dsl modem directly to your pc and don't use your router. If you stay connected for a few days, then it possibly could be the router. Also, I like the port forwarding feature. It allows me to run services from my server and just forward the appropiate port to that machine. This product has been outstanding! From someone that knows.
I bought this for my husband thru Amazon. The one we received wouldn't even turn on (tried 3 sets of batteries...). I promptly returned it, but since it was a Christmas present, I went to microcenter and purchased the same Cyberpad. This one turned on at least. That is about it. He spent the next several hours trying to load the driver off the cd included in with the notepad. The USB cable was not a problem (as evidently it is for other people), but the driver info wouldn't work. In an attempt to try all things, he uninstalled the driver so that he could download the software from Adesso's website. This in turn screwed up Norton. He then spent over an hour uninstalling and reinstalling Norton... Finally that worked, so he downloaded the driver info from Adesso's website. The computer simply wouldn't recognize the hardware. Keep in mind, that we called Adesso's help line - which you get a recording to leave a message. We left a message and (48 hours later +) we have still received no return call.The idea of the Cyberpad is excellent, thus the star. However, whether you are the one who receives the Cyberpad and it won't turn on, the one who tries to use the USB ports that have issues, the one who tries to load the driver info from the CD in the carton, the one who tries to download the driver info from the website, or just the one who wants to ask a tech support question ----- you will at some point have a problem with the Cyberpad. Adesso needs to improve the quality of their products or at least the quality of their help desk so that consumers can get answers.Finally - we returned the 2nd Cyberpad to Microcenter where we were refunded our money and now I'll need to go shopping for a Christmas gift for my husband.Overall very disappointed with the Cyberpad.
Very sturdy and nice design. Works well with windows 7 and USB 1.0 / 2.0 mix. has a nice weighted base, and works well with a printer that has auto power off.
I use this for my everyday use in school. Has all what a student need. Good quality and long lasting. I couldn't find and faults so far. I would recommend.
The performance of the Samaung 42" lived up to my expectations. I comparison shopped SONY, SHARP, HITACHI and DELL before selecting the SAMSUNG. The luminosity (aided by the picture mode settings) is adequate for viewing in a well lit room. The picture quality is exceptional for HD channels and DVDs in the 480p mode(as good as any of the LCD TVs). Performance on normal analog channels is fair to good compared to direct view TV performance on the same channels (both HD and analog are off cable). Digital audio sound is excellent. The setup and custom adjustment menus are easy to use but sometimes annoying as the menus have 4 to 5 layers. The TV fits in a very small space for its screen size (width and depth are the smallest available for this size). The manual is good but assumes you understand HD terminology and doesn't explain the difference in performance when choosing many of the settings. I highly recommend this TV based on its price to performance delivery.
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.
This docking station as sound quality as good as a BOSS! Yes it comes with a remote, which is nice, and no it does not have an on/off button on the docking station itself. But if you lose the remote, you just control the actions by your Ipod, no remote needed! It is just an added extra bonus!!! I have an Ipod 4th generation and mine fits perfect without an attachment, but mine does not power while docked. Oh, and it does not take batteries, so if you want to use it somewhere where there isnt an electrical plug, this product isnt for you! I paid $30 and I couldnt be happier!!!! GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!
Very satisfied with this product. They delay in receiving was an error with USPS and Amazon was totally helpful with the resolution.
This battery arrived timely, and works like any other original Sony lithium battery. I have owned this for several years with many recharges and it is finally begnning to shorten in terms of sustaining power. A good battery and recommended.
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!
Bought it in a hurry on one of those "This + This" deals with other items as well. Ordered a Panasonic ZS3 (from a different seller) with next day shipping along with this SDHC chip. I reviewed the order that evening and saw the $30.00 ship on the chip then saw they couldn't even deliver next day. $30.00 is too much for next day + they can't even do it. Amazon says deal with Chitek. Read the instructions for leaving seller feedback. Incorrect. No more time to fiddle with this.Chitek CorpWill not budge on the $30.00.
I'm a runner, sprinter, jogger, rollerblader, whatever. Point is, they're great for these types of activities...never fell off or twisted/turned, what have you. Sound is great! Comfortable.Behind the head design, while great for cardio, is Not great for the gym environment, if you plan on doing any ab work on the floor, bench work, or machines that require lying your head against a pad--it becomes a nusance and quite annoying!Beginning to konk out after only a couple months of usage. Sound is leaving my right ear and becoming finicky. :(But great for running and good sound quality, purchase with a protection plan and i'd say it's worth it for these types of activities.
This is a neat little MP3 player. It is very easy to use, or at least i got used to it very quickly. I have the 256mb version and the MP3 files are transfered very quickly.I am giving this player 2 stars, because of two reasons:-AMP in player is too weak-it is very battery hungry-random turning offsI also have a Sony CD player and when comparing the sound quality of the same songs (just burned on CD compared to just transfered to the player), this MP3 player just sucks. There is very little bass, even when having the bass set to max in the equalizer. I wish MPIO would have put in a more powerful AMP...It consumes batteries rather quickly, which is too bad. I would say a battery lasts about 7-10 hours, not more.It used to randomly turn off, I still don't know what it was, but it has improved (with me doing nothing). The MPIO website says that it may be due to errors in MP3 files. This does not explain why it sometimes lets me play and sometimes shuts off in the exact same song. On the official MPIO website, you also see other people complaining about the same random shutting off behavior, so it is not just mine (and this not defective in their opinion since it is not covered by waranty.
I wanted the thinnest and lightest one. e-310 from Toshiba beat the nearest competitor by a huge margin. I haven't really used any others, but my Pocket PC has been useful to me everyday.A Compact Flash Card slot would have been wonderful, but that would have increased both the depth &amp; weight. 802.11b isn't available on SD yet and I haven't found (or really looked for) bluetooth connectivity.
Exceeded my expectations. I use these with my ipod and the songs sound full and natural. The low end is not overwhelming but is certainly balanced. I listen to Clapton, John Mayer, Sting. Jazz and classical too. Yeah, I'm an old guy that could afford to buy more expensive in-ears if I wanted to. I can't imagine the higher priced sets being any better. So much for scientific analysis. Trust me, short of wearing your Beyer 990s around, this is good stuff. ter
I have the Sigma HSM version of this lens, using it on a Nikon D40x. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens is not easy to use, but that is down to the unique characteristics of an extreme wide aperture lens - the user needs to understand photography technique well to get the most out of this type of lens.Once that is done, i.e. you know what you are doing, the lens is fun to use. Great capabilities in low light and takes great pics wide open. Is fine in daylight, but that isnt what you get it for really. The build quality is rock solid and it comes with a nice lens bag too. HSM works very smoothly and quietlyA highly recommended purchase. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 isnt going to be the only lens you use or your main lens, but will be a valued and cherished friend nonetheless.
I've had this unit for over a year now...and it's a piece of junk. Don't buy it! I'm a computer professional by trade, and have a lot of tech gadgets around my house and in my home lab. This is by far the worst piece of equipment I own. I bought it because it can run in five different wireless modes...supposed to be the swiss army knife of wireless routers. I currently have it setup as a wireless bridge. I have my Nintendo Wii and NetFlix streaming box hooked up to it. The box connects these two systems to my wireless router in the basement. The box needs to be re-booted every three or four days. It drops its connection to my wireless router, and doesn't automatically renew the ip address. In wireless router mode it lacks the most basic functionality. It doesn't have a firewall or NAT built in. My 30 dollar TrendNet and Belkin routers have this basic security feature, but the big expensive Hawking is missing it. As a wireless repeater it didn't do much either. Only has a single antenna so it steps on itself trying to send and receive the signal. The support at Hawking is non-existent and the documentation is less than helpful. I've replaced this product with a cheap TrendNet TEW-647GA and it's working like a champ. Overall Hawking products rock. They make some of the best wireless equipment available, just not routers. Believe it or not I'm a big Hawking fan, as I own three external long range antennas, two expanded range wireless adapters, internet booster, and amplifier, all from Hawking.
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.
I bought this to replace a large stereo with 6 disk changer for a VERY small summer place. I dock my IPOD and I am good to go. Has excellent sound quality, I think better than the large stereo and takes up no space. And best of all....I can unplug it and take it out on the patio. Good quality for the money.
Came new in box. Looks great when all powered up. Have my HDTV, Cablebox/DVR, DVD,receiver,and computer all plugged in and now feel safe when the storms come!!!
Sure, it doesn't stand as tall as some of the full-sized tripods, but with multi-segmented legs it gets really really small. And it's light. I get the feeling that I could break those legs pretty easily, but on the other hand once they're locked in place the whole deal is quite rigid. It moves a little on carpet because the carpet bounces, but it's not flex in the tripod itself. Pan and tilt are a bit sticky, but at the price point I wasn't really expecting a liquid damped movement. :)The leg locks don't bite my fingers and haven't broken yet.I've been using it to take ebay pictures, as a tabletop tripod to hold an audio recorder, and to hold a microphone while making audio measurements in the car, and it's just about right.And it looks pretty slick. Sony always did have a good logo.
Been keyboarding for 35 year or so and always had the best of best when it comes to keyboards. Have to give up my "Classic Option 101 Keyboard" by IBM - both of them a work and home. They were just too much on the tactile response and it was beginning to fatigue my joints. So, I tried the Eclipse III. BIG MISTAKE! Its keystrokes are very mushy and it was way too WIDE. Felt like I was reaching for the stars to get my mouse and the keys are spread out too much. This keyboard had a well-built feel to it, the keystrokes provided ample tactile feedback to fingertips, the keys are big and nice yet compact but still spaced well, it's the classic 101 layout for the most part, there is a small knob to adjust the lighting and you can still use you own wrist support or theirs. In a word this keyboard is just AWESOME for day or night, home or work, etc. I'm buying another for work. NOTE: Some will prefer the mushy Eclipse III more for it less force to hit the keys however it will dramatically increase you errors if you are a super-fast typist like me. You cannot go wrong with this keyboard for the price.
This was sold as a cable to fit the cannon camcorder however it has the wrong end for the camera--- WONT FIT--- my camera is an fs 200 as the cost is low its not worth returning with shipping and all w Toepper.
What a really great value! I was skeptical and now I am convinced so much I plan on spreading the word!
This is truly an exceptional wristwatch/computer that will no doubt live up to the Suunto namsake. GET THIS WATCH! Enough said......
As our office has grown, we've continued to stuff more computer equipment, including two servers with keyboards and monitors, into a closet. When one of the monitors quit, we decided to try this switch. It works great reducing the heat of running a second monitor in this enclosed space and eliminating some of the wiring clutter.
The Microsmith HotLink XL works. That's it. I capped off a 50-foot length of cat5 cable with RJ45 ends and connected the HotLink to each side. Now I can point my remote controls in the general direction of the sensor (line of sight is not necessary) and control my gear which is in a closet down the hall and around the corner. The confirmation LED is perfect. Some say it's a little too much, but my room has a lot of daylight, so it's perfect for me. I'll buy another one of these for my basement theater without hesitation when it's time to set up the electronics.
This is a fun little camera, not just for children but for all who just want to have a bit of fun. Just don't expect too much outa it! For an under-$100 camera, it's awesome. I have yet to use most of the features, but those I have used I'll review now.Camera: okay, I haven't found the flash (don't think there is one) so the dark pictures are WAY DARK. But if there's enough light, generally medium to well-lit, it's pretty good. Just have to be careful to hold the camera still so it wont blur.Camcorder: I had fun with it. The voice doesn't always pick up the greatest, but it picks up pretty well. It wont hold much video without the 1g card, but with it, I am quite satisfied. The videos do not play very large on the computer screne, but I'm just going for recording memories, not motion picture. If I wanted to edit a movie, I'm sure I could, though. It has a very jerky, zoom, but I'm okay with that. This is a good camera, but any pro will be very disapointed. Amatures like me, well, we're happy as clams.Size: best part. I took this camera on a trek around europe this winter. I always had it on me, either in my purse or in my coat pocket. I got all the great moments of my trip on film!Battery: some other reviewers get the camera on this, but I didn't notice a problem. I'm still on the first set of batteries!Problem: the screne sometimes has a problem communicating with the rest of the little camera, so that all that shows is white, or white lines. Rest assured, your camera isn't broken, its just cheap, but hey, that's probably why you are buying it. Just play with the screen and it will make up with the rest of the camera and communication will go fine and you'll see your picture. Just be gentle.
The Car & Home Charger Seam To Work ,The Sync Cable On The Original Order Worked Once,I Got A Replacement For Free But Same Problem I Used It One Time & It Wouldn't Work After That.???????For The $3.00 I Suppose I Shouldn't Expect To Much , Chargers Are Worth That Much.But I Wouldn't Recommend This Product.Pay The Extra Money & Buy A Good One!Not Worth The Aggravation!!!!!
The very small antenna is absolutely useless. The tuner itself is great if you have another antenna or cable to use with it.
I've been looking at inexpensive computer speakers for the last 7 months, but never found anything decent for under $80. After spending a few years as an audio engineer at a radio station, I have fairly high expectations for audio quality. My wife (&quot;You have a speaker in that computer, don't you?&quot;) became tired of my whining and pointed toward my empty wallet.Lucky for me my eventual purchase of the Logitech S-20 made me look like a thrifty genious. Wow, what great sound! The upper midrange (while slightly enhanced to my ears) is clear and distortion free. The subwoofer is solid, and the bass is clean. Don't expect to rock the house with these beauties, but do expect to feel really smart.
Once again I have been satisfied with a product. This a HP Toner cartridge.Will buy again.
Perfect for a medium size camera and all the extra's you need to keep organized. Nice built in rain cover as well.
We bought a Beltronics V955 for my son a few years ago. He loves it and suggested I retire my 2 or 3 detectors that I don't use much because of poor performance. I bought my V955 about 18 months ago, and just got another one for my wife's car. If you're use to using $100 last generation detectors, you need this one! 1. It doesn't false... if it goes off, there's radar! 2. It's range is amazing. Often the patrol car is so far away you think it's a false signal. If they're shooting a vehicle a half mile or more in front of you, you will detect it! Even works around a bend in the highway a half mile in front of you, or a patrol car coming up behind you. 3. The controls are easy to use. Only slight negative - it can get pretty hot if left in the sun. I recommend this puppy to anyone looking for a great radar detector - more money won't buy you any better warnings! You'll love it.
Utilizing the same software as a Palm PDA, the Handspring provides everything you need and costs less. It has the same user interface. It looks the same. The main difference is that the Handspring costs about half what a comparable Palm Organizer would run. With this new unit, the Handspring finally has a rechargable battery. And, the handset comes with a USB compatible cradle which will dock to any Macintosh (G3/Blue and newer) and many PCs. This is a great alternative to overpaying for a Palm. Plus, Handspring has several plug-ins that help to expand the power even more.All in all, now that they've matched Palm on the color unit as well... I'm not sure why you'd spend the extra money on a Palm.
These are workout headphones and should be evaluated as such. They will not replace a good expensive pair for listening to music for long periods of time. The sound quality is about as good as the standard iPod headphones but these fit nicely into my ears and stay in place while working out. For $8 you get what you pay for and this product does exactly what it says it will. I would defiantly buy this product again and the price is fair
This Linksys SD205 switch rules. First, its mesmerizing because its the same size as the Ipod. Second, it does what its advertised such as connecting other computers together and most importantly, it regenerates signal. I was seriously considering buying a repeater, but they cost a couple hundred dollars. Technically, a hub is supposed to do the same thing but who wants that passive crap. The signal in my network started to attenuate and needed regeneration. This badboy fixed it and its back to full strength. I highly recommend this product if you are needing a component to branch out your network.
It came in original packaging and intact. It performs as stated, couldn't be happier. Went on vacation and it performed beautifully in my Kodak camera.
It works even better than the USB charger. It charges faster and you can listen to the Zen while it's charging. However, when I listen to it while charging, I hear a high pitched buzz that is somewhat soft but still audible.On a final note, the picture isn't what I got. The charger in the picture is much bigger and bulkier than mine...
I don't think it matters at all which way you mount it, vertical or horizontal, i tried it mounted flat first but found a better spot so switched it around.enough power is produced, it's not over heating or crossing signals between channels.good buy so far.
These stands are stylish, practical and sturdy. The wire management system works perfctly, even for heavier gauge wires and the price cant be beat for the quality.
Our TV will not come on via the TV timer. This product has no problem in doing it for us. Our bedroom TV now wakes us every morning. It was no problem to configure it to control the TV.
It is a good burner, but unfortunately the used set was defective. However I was very pleased with the return policy.
It works all the way from my living room to my workout room 100ft and upstairs. no complaints
I don't like the yellow colored on the lens. I have to refocus every time I zoom in for closeup. I'd like to return the Barska 10-30x50....I'm not happy with it.Barska 10-30x50 Zoom,GladiatorBinocular
Excellent alternative to a mouse for those with wrist problems. Very easy to use and quite accurate. Good for photoshop or other artistic programs. Scrolling is just OK. Still no XP support as of 11-02.
This case seems really nice, but my new S550 is slightly too large to fit in it. I can squeeze the camera in but the flap wont close. I'm hoping they make a slightly larger model, because i really like the case.
I only used 6 of the 8 shelves because I wanted these (bought 2) for my DVD's but I'm thinking that I should buy two more for my CD's. I could use the other 4 shelves on the CD racks. They are a little wobbly when you first put them together but once there together and you put stuff on them they are great.
I bought two of these cards in one package. They were very reasonably priced - the best price I could find anywhere. Shipping was fast. I am using them in my Nikon D40X with the 18-200mm VR lens. They are fast and the photos are excellent!
I'm a runner so the headphones tend to get wet and fall off. I was tired of replacing headphone every year or so. So far these stay on my head; I prefer the neckband over ear buds. I hope they stay dry over time and won't start crackling, smelling and losing sound in one ear. I don't care about the color - this about function. Out of the packaging the cord remains coiled and I expect the cord to uncoil over time. Unlike other products the plastic packaging is easy to take apart - no need for razors blades. I tend to listen to voice instead of music so sound quality is not important to me as long as it's clear.
I was looking for a portrait lens which will do great in low light. I was leaning towards the 50mm 1.4 but seeing that I own a Tamron 17-50mm 2.8, I thought that I would go with the other focal length.The lens is great for portrait. I got some amazing pics out of it.Worth the money
A great product with a greater price!I'm using this piece with my Canon XSi camera, and it's performing wonderfully so far. Very quick in processing 12.2 MP images, no worries there. Recommended.
This product may work well, or it may not. I don't know, because the product on its own is useless -- you need to buy TWO to make it work: one to plug in the source connection (e.g. a router), and another to plug in the receiving connection (e.g. a computer). I assumed the kit would contain what's needed to make it useful, but no... there's only a single plug in the package!You'll be better off buying a competing product (e.g. a SlingLink Turbo) which contains both ends of the unit. Cheaper than buying two of these! Beware...
Got an HDTV and with the Oppo DV-981HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI the old movies never looked so good. Had my doubts about up-converting. Worth it!
Big disappointment. The sound only sounds good if you are standing right in front of it. There is almost no bass. While it is portable, the only real use I can see is sitting it on a bedside table.
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)!
The is the best universal remote controller that I have ever seen. It is very easy to setup and is working shortly after removing it from the box. It uses macros to startup devices and change channel inputs. If for some reason a device didn't respond correctly, there is a "help" touch screen button that you can easliy access the device that needs attention. This doesn't happen but on a rare occasion, but very easy to recover. You can have it setup to sleep, to save battery power, the second you pick it up the screen lites up. It's worth the price. I have had many different Universal Remotes, this is the best one.
This is a very nice case. Feels good, feels secure. Despite the following, I would buy this again (assuming a similar but non 'snap together' design was unavailable).Could be better:- Hinged case as snap style will eventually wear out with constant case removal to dock (problem with any case).*update* still snaps just fine.- Could offer or come with tiny plastic dock extention or male female dock extention cable allowing it to be docked with case on.*update* I had to buy the sendstation dock extender which still splits the case to fit in, then sticks to the ipod when removed because the case is pinching it.- I HATE the stupid rubber wheel protector. Removed it for the last time on the first day.*update* I had this on backwards. I always use the wheel protector to keep dust out.In summary, I seldom use the case becaue it's docked every day for most of the day. I would much rather have a case that I could leave on all the time.
These headphones do not have the best sound quality nor to they block out the environmental noises, but they are perfect for my needs. I have owned many earbuds and headphones over the years and these sony's have their place! I have $120 earbuds that I use when I'm on my motorcycle. Those earbuds block out the wind and other noises and allow me to listen to my music at a normal level on the road. I also have big, studio headphones for true audiophile enjoyment at home....So why buy this cheapos???I needed some headphones that were comfortable for extended periods at my computer when I'm just doing random things. Earbuds and my big headphones, while they sound great, are fatiguing after about an hour of use.Most people would prefer earbuds or big headphones that block out noises and isolates your environment from you but when I'm just fiddling around on the computer I like to be aware of my surrounds. When the family is up I can hear them if they need me and late at night I like to be able to hear intruders or anything else that goes bump in the night.Overall I'm impressed with the price too! These actually are my second pair since my other ones died after 5 years and I didn't even know they still made them. When I checked the price I bought two pair!These may not be the coolest looking, best sounding headphones on the market, but for the usability of them I'd have paid twice as much for one pair.
I am very disappointed in this product as a consumer, and engineer. The two pictures that I posted say it all.First, the LCD display is very dim and almost seems to be out of focus. This makes it difficult to read the information. We can make watches with small LCD displays; why does the LCD display on this charger have a problem?Second, the charger worked good for two days and them it self-destructed and in the process it destroyed 8 batteries. Six of these Eneloop batteries were purchased from Amazon about a year ago.The charger got so hot that the plastic melted and the feet stuck to the table. This disaster happened while I was sleeping. There should have been some kind of thermal circuitry to protect the charger, and batteries, from excessive heat. This scares me because there could have been a fire or explosion.This should never have happened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have returned the charger to Amazon and I have included the batteries. I have always appreciate Amazon's return policy but in this case, I am out money.I just purchased new Eneloop batteries with the supplied charger from Sanyo. I will give this charger a try and will hopefully have better luck.
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 needed an earbud/microphone to plug into a Cobra Handheld CB radio. It was hard to find a source of this particular unit but I'm so glad that I kept trying. This saved the day!I wanted to listed to a CB while on a long road trip. However, there can be colorful language on the CB from time to time and I didn't want to expose the wife and kids to it. I didn't want a headset with a boom microphone either. But I did want to listen for hours on end and be able to talk on the radio when I wanted. This did it all.The earbud stayed in my ear and was not really noticable. The cord clipped to my shirt so there was really no weight on the earbud. There was a bulge in the cord where the Press-To-Talk microphone was. I'd pick it up, hold it about 8" from my mouth, press the button, and talk. The Radio Checks I did said they could hear me just fine. So, this was a great setup for my intended use.
I don't know what the negative reviews are all about. i had no clue how to set up a wireless on my winxp laptop (or wireless on any other machine for that matter). i've had a cable modem and linksys 4 port cable modem router switch for some time sharing my connection with three computers; i added this fujitsu c series lifebook with a wpc11 ver 3.0 and and a wap11 ver 2.2 wireless access point this evening. i'm listening to streaming radio and have trialed two diff. stations without a buffering/disconnect for the last 1 hr and 45 min. the &quot;status&quot; says poor sometimes and good sometimes, i'm downstairs approx 75' from the access point and have walked outdoors approx 300' and i'm still listening without interruption. i hooked up the wap11 hardware, no software to deal with on the wap11, then i put the cd for the wpc11 in the cdrom drive and put the pc card in and followed the wpc11 directions to click on &quot;continue&quot; when it came to a screen about compatibility mode and then clicked connect. I did make sure the internet connection firewall in xp was disabled first.susan
my wife loves her new toy; she has a new friend jack that gets her around. The bluetooth options work easily for hand-free cell phone use. Since they advise not using the suction mount, I bought the air vent mount for $6 which is more convenient and safer. Highly recommend both. Tom
This modem worked passably well for four or five months, and then abruptly, and frequently, began disconnecting from the Internet. The USB light started coming on, even though it was not installed with the USB software or a line to use USB. After trying uninstalling both hardware and software, reinstalling the software several times, installing the newer firmware, and several hard resets, I tried their technical support. Their only idea was to try another hard reset, which of course didn't work. They then tried to get me to pay to ship it back to them with the promise of sending me another of their modem/routers, which I realized would be more trouble than it was worth. The biggest problem is with their tech support, which is less than worthless if your time is valuable. Their "support" staff has absolutely no idea where to even begin fixing a problem with their modems, other than saying "reset". I'm going back to Linksys, which provided good support for one of their routers I purchased before switching to this modem/router.
Great sound and functionality for $40. Has adapters to load any model of iPOD. Also has built in CD player.
I bought this product and connected it to a 5.8GHZ cordless phone... WOW!! I have always had problems with skype and the corded USB phone that I have. Not only do I have crystal clear calls but the range is awesome!!! MY only regret is not buying this sooner. It needs to be plugged into a PC that is always on... but that's ok. I have an older laptop doing the job!! The cost of this adapter and the cordless phone came out to less than $30.(Both on sale!!) And that is much less than a dedicated wifi phone!! I don't have home phone service, but it feels like I do now. The phone rings normally and I can use all the features the cordless phone has including caller ID. It dials out just fine just make sure you read the instructions on setting it up!!. I highly recommend this product!!!!
Apple is, quite simply, the best and most innovative computer manufacturer. A recent article in Consumer Reports identified Apple computers as the most reliable computers and PC Magazine user surveys have reached the same conclusion. Furthermore, Apple computers -- including this new, more powerful eMac -- are impervious to the viruses which regularly plague Windows-based PCs.Yes, most people use Windows-based PCs, but do you really want to be just another member of the PC herd -- with all of the problems and frustrations presented by Windows-based computers, including regular virus attacks -- or are you looking for a computer which is user friendly, seldom crashes, and is virtually impervious to viruses? If these virtues are more important to you than being one of the crowd, please seriously consider buying an Apple computer. This new eMac is Apple's latest and fastest iteration of its eMac series of compact, user friendly computers at reasonable prices. This new budget priced eMac is a surprisingly fast computer -- more than twice as fast as a Pentium 4 with the same clock speed. If you're looking for a fast, versatile, easy to use computer, want to stop worrying about frequent crashes and virus attacks, and are willing to try something off the beaten path, you'll love this elegant and now faster new eMac.
Works fine with my Canon DSLR, acceptable speed for multi-shoot without slowing down camera operation, big memory capacity, fast download speed to computer; best of all, the price is right.
When we ordered this product, the item stopped working after about 9 months. I thought, "Great, another waste of money." When I called the number from the instruction manual, the Altec rep (no hold time) said they'd send me out a new one right away. It took awhile to arrive but it was brand new and has worked wonderfully. Great sleek design. Excellent sound quality. THEN... we went travelling and lost the power cord. I called Altec Lansing just now to order another cord and they said they would be sending me a replacement cord free of charge. I'm in LOVE with this customer service. We'll be Altec Lansing customer for years to come!
I have one of these in my house where I ran Category 6 Ethernet cable throughout. I use every port on the switch and I have to say that I am impressed. I have streamed video as well as shared large data files throughout my home network to which a variety of devices connect (computers, game systems, etc) and everything runs wonderfully.As one of the other reviewers said, simply put, it delivers on exactly what it is supposed to.
I have used the previous versions of the RV042 for nearly as long as they have been available. Principally, I like them for their permanent VPN tunnel feature.However, the latest version (hardware V3 and firmware v4.0.4.02) has a pretty significant flaw. While I am able to configure and connect tunnels just fine, the router never makes appropriate entries in its own routing table to enable traffic to actually traverse the tunnel! Seems like a little more testing in the old QA department is in order.When a VPN tunnel connects, my old RV042's would install new routes to their virtual ipsec interfaces, but this new model never installs a new route for the network at the other end of the tunnel. The ipsec interface never appears in the router's own routing table and the new network (on the other end of the tunnel) gets routed to one of the real ethernet devices.Even when I connect an RV042 V2 through a tunnel to a new RV042 V3, the old one RV042 V2 sets up the routes to its virtual ipsec interfaces just fine, but the new one never does. The result is that the old one can send traffic down the tunnel, but the new RV042 V3 cannot return traffic because its routing table does not tell it how.So, once Cisco gets their firmware straightened out, this is a great router, but if you buy it with the firmware they have now (4.0.4.02 Aug-2011) you'll get a nice router with no VPN tunneling capabilities.P.S. There is no easy way to communicate feedback to Cisco for their Small Business products. So, keep that in mind when you purchase. If you enjoy networking challenges, this is your kind of device. Doesn't cost much money, but can eat some serious time.
Going in I knew it was slow to load/eject and that the remote was difficult to use but I bought it anyway. Without a magnifying glass and a flashlight to read the remote, you'll need to rely on memory for what button does what ... they all look the same. I'd like to meet the mental midget that designed it.Picture quality wasn't much better than my Denon non-HD.Wait for something better.
This is the second router I bought to share a cable modem/dsl connection. The first was the SMC. After spending hours on the phone with SMC tech support, they recommended I take the box out and shoot it. I returned it and bought the Linksys. Connected a PC and mac in half an hour. Works great. Couldn't tell you how tech support was because I didn't need it.
This is a very attractive looking CD player. It is so easy to use that I didn't even have to read the instructions. It sounds really good too. No skipping and the sound is sharp and crystal clear--no pops or skips like with other less expensive models. I really love mine and am taking it with me on vacation.
My husband got these for a Christmas present. He had been hinting that he wanted a new set. His old ones were literally falling apart. I did some research online and found that these were among the best value for the $$. He is becoming a serious online gamer (again) and wanted something to mute out the surrounding noise, and keep us from hearing all of his game noise. Being on a budget he knew I wasn't going to get him high end. I spent less on these than I did on his old pair a few years ago. Thanks to technological advances - I was able to get him better quality at a fair price.
No more pointing the remote, or telling the kids to get out of the way. I can keep the entertainment cabinet closed and change everything. I bought the extra transmitter so I can use the receiver for the cable box and the DVD(sound system).
I purchased this camera in June 2011. The seller said that he had refurbished the camera to like new condition. It seemed like a good replacement for a similar camera we'd lost and knew how to use. We used the camera for about a month and began to have problems with reviewing the photos taken in the camera. Also, there seemed to be a power drain since the batteries needed replaced every week or two, despite minimal use. The camera controls began to act locked or non-responsive. After problems continued, we took the camera to a dealer who said that the camera was not worth repairing and asked if it had gotten wet since it looked corroded. It had been well cared for and kept dry in our possession.After the holidays, we tried to retrieve photos by attaching the USB cable to our computer, but nothing would transfer from the camera. The make matters worse, we found out that the digital card that came with the camera was corrupted so that none of our photos could be retrieved.The moral to the story is BUYER BEWARE!!! IF IT SEEMS LIKE A GOOD DEAL, MAYBE IT IS NOT.
Length:: 4:43 MinsThis is a video of me putting together this shelf - it took about 10 minutes in real time.It's easy to put together and the shelves can be adjusted to your own preference.
Other than the actual memory card being so small that it would be easy to lose, it is a great product and easy to use.
Can't beat this on price, bought this for my grandchildren and at first they didn't like it they thought it looked cheap... but after they got over the fact of it not being a brand name they use it all the time...
The Antec laptop cooler works even better than I had hoped. I recommend this product.
Wal-Mart sell a GE brand percolator for about the same price. For some reason, the Presto will last twice as long as the GE. I wish the coffee was hotter though. But I suppose that is not possible here in the Land of Litigation. Other than that, good product. Simple
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.
I bought two of these units. Both worked as advertised, but the software was flaky. I since have updated the software which seems to work better now.The 400 ft spec is a joke, it won't even work reliably over 30 ft and not at all if a wall is in the way. It works really well up to 30 ft away if open air between.Every so often, the computer to bluetooth connection is dropped and requires replugging the unit to recover. I am not certain which part of the system is failing - I suspect the software. There should be some sort of reset on the dongle.I use the dongle for connecting to the internet with my bluetooth cellphone. I get pretty good connectivity and I would prefer some form of broadband, but it is too expensive. I get twice normal dial-up speeds with pretty consistent service. Downloading anything big is zippo.
Well I just got this Cam. a few weeks ago and I love it. Talk about easy to use, I was able to pull it straight out of the box and get it going(I already had a charged battery from my camcorder)this thing is such a cinch to use. I have yet to find out what the picture quality is like when I print them out but thats not what this camera is really for, use this camera for great quality web pics, just make sure there is good lighting otherwise the pictures may be grainy and or pixalated. This camera may be a bit spendy for some but I feel its well worth the money. Allright now go get this camera!! You wont be sorry.
I ordered the Tiffen 58mm UV filter to use on a Nikon 50mm f1.4G. It didn't look all that bad, but I immediately noticed increased flare and degraded sharpness in my pictures. It required a filter wrench to remove it from the lens because the mount is very soft and threads not quite machined right. After I removed the filter, the glass was rattling loose in the ring. It is now in the trash bin. I purchased the B+W 58mm UVA (Ultra Violet) Haze MRC Filter #010 to replace it.
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.
Love this popper. Months after purchase, I'm still using the original concentrator with reasonable results. (I only pop about once a week.) Healthful, tasty popcorn can be yours. Highly recommended.
I am a traveling sales guy , and I use this thing everyday, I purchased this one after I recieved 2 broken Wagon tech ones from amazon, This brand is BY FAR the most well put together, built very solid, and works well. I usually never write reviews, but I had to for this one.
After investing over $40 on the in-ear headphones i've thankfully returned to use the earbud that sony launched years earlier.-The treble, mid, and bass ear equally balanced compared to other ones including apple's standard ipod headphones. Much sharper and clearer than the in-ears.-The sharper and clearer sound creates a much more surround experience in lounge, soundtracks, scores and acoustic music.-Strings and brass instruments are infinitely clear.-Light bass and percussion instruments are satisfactory, if not, clear as the drummers from the movie Drumline.-Any high quality recording/bitrate music will define the vocals and instruments seperately. This makes it more superior than the in-ear headphones (in-ears are overwhelmed by the bass and few high frequencies; it losses the atmosphere from the earbuds by blending most of the sound together like over the ear headphones).-A few negatives though-High bass music (rock, hip-hop, RnB, club, etc.) may lose bass quality and rattle headphone components(depends on music). Bass is only a little bit lacking on power, but sufficient for overall listening.-Extremely high volume will literally rattle the components within the earbud. Over a couple years the earbuds will lose their durability within its headphone components, and some sounds will rattle. This can be cured by easily replacing it for less than $15.Any lack in quality is mostly the result of low bitrate(for mp3s and other compressed music files), low recording quality (on the recording studio end), and/or synthesizers.For the sake of sheer quality and expendibility, this earbud headphone from Sony has no contest.
*Use Play Mode on remote to select how you want to play the disks (one disk, all disk, 1 track, 1 album, 1 disk random, all disk random, 1 album random), then you just press the REPEAT button on the remote.*You have two audio controls (bass and treble), and 3 settings for each one, an extra bass (H. Bass) button with 3 settings (off, 1, 2) and 5 preset equalizer settings, and there is also a surround sound feature that adds a lot of depth to certain kinds of music.*Speakers sound best when about 5 or 6 inches away from a wall, and separated from each other by several feet.*The FM antenna works well, for something so cheaply designed, and it is made to easily add an exterior aerial if needed. The AM antenna is one of the best I've seen, if it were built in, you would have to turn the unit to find the best reception, but this handy little exterior antenna can be raised, lowered or turned. Also included is a brief description of how to add on to both antennae to increase reception.*Instruction manual is succinct and to the point, and gives extra pointers as it goes along such as explaining how to get the best sound by adding to your antenna. It has a good table of contents, clear pictures, and as I read it cover to cover, I found features that were not in the specs or advertised.(clock, timer for set recording, etc.)Here are some extra features not mentioned in the specs:*A clock with both a sleep and wake up feature--however, you must press a button on the remote to see the time. You can also set the clock to record on the tape at a certain time.*A re-master button to correct frequencies lost when you created an MP3 or WPA recording.*Music Port to connect your iPod (with inline cable) or MP3, CD, or tape player to either play or record to tape.*Mute on remote*A dimmer switch.*Wonderful knob for volume on the unit (not digital volume button)*Auto Off*You can start recording from the remote*You can change other disks while still listening to a disk*You can do your basic playing and adjusting from the unit itself, without the remote*Can search song to song on tapes*It has an automatic preset function that will find and save up to 15 stations each on FM/AM or you can set manually. Important: To change radio stations (without using preset) you must make sure the Play mode is set to manual.*FM allocation setting, this system can also receive FM broadcast allocated in 0.1 MHz stepsThis is a great sounding unit and I would buy it again! I paid $134 for it.NOW FOR THE (minor) COMPLAINTS:*The Speakers are NOT magnetically shielded, so use caution if trying to run around a television. There are magnets in the speakers so keep away from computers, TVs and magnetically based media. Read manual for details.*There is no auto-reverse on cassette, that would have been the icing on the cake for me.*Noisy startup and shut down presumably due to mechanical parts, but does not affect performance in any way.*The mechanical disk drawers feel very delicate and flimsy. I don't know how long this unit will last I bought a two year warranty for $20.00.*Blasted red light is on 24/7 to tell you that the unit is plugged in. Annoying! Our DVD player has this too. Why? I think we can figure out that it is not plugged in when it does not turn on!*A button on the unit is wasted on a demo feature. It is also the stop button still, the demo is useless. It would have been better used as a Play Mode button because Play Mode is very important and only found on the remote.I've really been enjoying the great sound, one of the best sounds you can get in this price range!!
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 ...
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 just bought this mouse without thinking at Wal-Mart, because my old mouse's cord snapped (long story, it was the crappy one that came w/my PC). I wanted one with a laser insteado f a trackball because trackballs just don't seem accurate, and are really jumpy to me. So, I spent $25 for the Logitech Click! Mouse.First impression, I hate the software. What?!?! Musicmatch? eBay? RealArcade? Huh? Well, anyway, I really don't even think I needed the software, all it has is Windows-based functions you can easily do in the Control Panel. Just skip the software, as it plugged and played anyway.Second impression, this mouse feels comfortable. On the left and right side, there are places to rest your fingers. Very comfy, although at times they slip on to the mouse pad. Argh!Right button, left button, scroll button, the basics. But looking at the picture, your probably wondering (What's that square button thinge?) It's a really cool feature, that will allow you to go on any window on your computer. Neat, but there's a quirk I really hate about it (Note: This was mentioned in another review.). While pressing the button, it oddly moves the pointer to a different place on the screen (approx. 2 inches away from it's place). Bull$h!t!The movement of the mouse is great, well it's an optical mouse. It's 100% accurate.There's a few major quirks that may want to change your mind, however if you can live past the adware software, the finger slip, and the movement of mouse during the click function, you'll be a fan of this mouse.
I have been using my Sandisk player with no problems downloading songs or pictures. I have also made some observations that makes this player function more efficently.-use MTP music files because they use less file space.-adjust the file size on pictures to use less memory.-use the Speck toughskin case to protect display window (extra).-use the AC Sandisk USB charger instead of the computer USB port(extra).I do not use the raio or the video settings because of no interest, and the large amount of memory the video consummes.This player does fine using the earphones or hooked up to a audio center.I think that the 2MG card will be on my list of upgrades.The only upgrade I am made was to buy a better set of earphones. I did not like the pair supplied with the unit. My earphones have a volume control on the output cord which makes it much easier to control.I am not sorry about buying this item from Amazon.
Great Seller... but the product isn't so great. The calculator is confusing and hard to use...
I bought the FLM-2632 back in 2006 from Circuit city. At the time they were going for just under $[...], which was pretty good since comparable LCD's of the size were going for over thousand. Now I wish I would have spent a little extra money.There were a lot of great things about this TV that I enjoyed, despite it's flaws, but that doesn't really matter, now that it barely functions.The only reason I gave this TV 2 stars is because, while it worked, it did have really nice picture quality. HD channels looked really nice, and better than some I see walking around Costco still.Here's some things you may notice along the way.First off, when I was setting it up, I noticed how many times I had to hit buttons on the remote before it would do what I was instructing it to do, or how often it would do something I didn't tell it to do. Not too big a deal considering I noremally use the cable remote anyhow.So I got the hang of using the buttons on the side of the TV instead of the remote to adjust the input when going to DVD or XBOX.The next thing that I noticed was the crackling of the sound. I couldn't stand it and even when I plugged in my headphones and listened that way, it continued to crackle and pop. So I rerouted my audio cables directly from the cable box or DVD player etc. to the stereo receiver which took care of the problem, but now I have to use the stereo remote to control the volume when watching DVD's or playing XBOX.So I got used to that too.Now the TV shuts off intermittently for no apparent reason and won't turn back on for a minute or so when the red light comes back on. It happened once or twice within a week, then to once or twice a day. Now I can barely finish a movie without it turning off 3 or four times.Contacted Polaroid, they say somethings wrong with the power supply. I'm no longer under warranty. Guess I'm buying a new TV. Can you guess what kind I'm not buying?The only reason I gave this TV 2 stars is because, while it worked, it did have really nice picture quality. HD channels looked really nice, and better than some I see walking around Costco still.
Not much to say. Long cable and it works well. Cheaper than in stores so if this is what you're looking for, buy it!
I have owned many brands of FRS radios previously including Motorola, Cobra Uniden, and other Midland radios. I found all of them to perform poorly. Prior to purchasing the Midland GXT-600 radios I considered the available FRS radios too unreliable for many trips. However, the GXT-600 is definitely a cut above. The fit and finish of the product is good and sturdy. The radio gets nowhere close to the 18 miles advertised, but it does transmit the farthest of any FRS I have owned. Think 4-5 miles at best. Reception is clear. The antenna, while little better than a dummy load, does radiate the transmitter's 5 watts better than most. I have been very pleased overall with the GXT-600. Finally a FRS radio worth packing.
Currentlyusing with splicer coupling (B-A) and another OEM 3 ft USB cableto get from computer on desk to printer(NOTE: It is not a perfect world!)This provides a little more 'slack' in cable, SOOoo, no tug of war betweenlaptop sliding off desk or printer pulled off of shelf.P.S. The Coupler (also purchased at same time from Amazon)allows splitting at middle to allow quick access to printerfor my 2 sonS' laptops (often)
extension cable has larger diameter than I expected, but its fine and flexible. I'd buy it again without question.
I saw this product at our local Best Buy for much more $$$...I purchased 2 of them from Amazon for less than the price of 1 at Best Buy. One for my RAZR V3xx and one for my husband's V3r. They came ultra fast (3 days) w/ standard shipping. Just popped them in both of our motorolas...formatted them and threw tons of ringtones on them via our computer! So far so good...Gotta love Kingston's lifetime warranty!!
Purchased this switch to expand home network to entertainment equipment. One wired cat 5E cable now provides connectivity to Direct TV receiver, Blu-Ray player and Wii system. This was much easier than pulling additional wired.
I've had one of these for about a month, and I'll be ditching cable soon. With a cheap rabbit-ears antenna I'm able to pull in all of the local HD channels (including 2 PBS stations) with crystal clear reception. I hooked the receiver to my HD projector with an HDMI cable and to my AV receiver with RCA cables. The set-up is pretty intuitive (I didn't read the manual until after I had everything done - I did it right the first time.) The on-screen menus and graphics look great. The remote includes volume, mute, information, picture format and just about everything you need to operate your TV or projector from your chair. The only i don't like is the slowness in switching one channel to another - hence the four stars. I noticed that some users are able to tune in stations from their local cable company - note to Cox subscribers in Omaha: it doesn't work here.
i can't say enough about next generation, works sweetmake sure you remote isin't sending signal to the unit your tryingto control or it will cansels it out, black tape on the front of the remotsolved my problem
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 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
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.
For the price, this item is a super buy. Easy to set up and reliable. If there is any drawback. it is that the range is limited to about two rooms, otherwise, an excellent product.
its just a plain usb cable, but not the Nikon UC-E4 USB Cableif i knew, i would have just gone to chinatown and bought it there for less, and would not have had to wait for delivery
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.
The best thing about these, other than their great sound reproduction, is the handy volume control. Makes it easy to adjust without moving device.
Did not work without having to pay extra $25 for software. No one could tell me that Windows 7 has no drivers for any BT yet until the OS is further developed. Had to find that out in researching on Microsoft why device wouldn't work. Will just let dongle plug up a USB port until a time Microsoft releases a service pack with the driver.
These boxes are great to organize DVDs, Video Games and anything else that fits. They look great, too.
This is the most frustrating DVD player I've ever owned. When it works, it's fine, but . . .Remote is badly designed, you need a light on to use the thing. The pause button is buried between the repeat button and the fluorescent dimmer. Why?I can deal with the remote. The biggest problem is that it is very slow to recognize discs if it does so at all. If the disc is not pristine and dust free, it skips or simply doesn't recognize at all. I don't even bother with it using the kids CDs anymore, too frustrating.My $39 Apex is far more reliable.Update 2/2006:Player totally failed 1/2006. I swore at the time to never buy another Toshiba product. But . . .I called Toshiba Customer Support and they sent me a new player (SD-6980) which so far is fantastic (and adds new features as well):- Good remote- Reads most any disc- Flash card reader- DIVX support
Certainally solved by problem. Price was quite reasonable. Adapter arrived in a short period of time. I will recommend to family and friends especially those with children who often time loose or misplace things. Much cheaper than going back to the electronic device maker. This was a great deal.
An absolutely incredible DVD player. When I first got my 40" LCD-HDTV (the Samsung LNT4042H) I was appalled by how bad my DVDs looked on the big screen. After reading up on the OPPO up-converting DVD players and a few favorable reviews of the product, I decided to give it a try. I couldn't be more happy! The same movies that looked so poor on my old DVD player were suddenly transformed into near-HD quality. You don't even notice the difference at a normal viewing distance; you have to be pretty close to the TV to see it isn't actual HD. The price for this DVD player can't be beat for the quality you get. If you've got a big screen HDTV and don't yet want to go to the expense of an HD-DVD player and replace your movie collection with new HD versions, OPPO is the answer.
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 bought this to go with my FZ50 (which I love) and I wish I hadn't. As other reviewers have mentioned, the case is small; the camera doesn't even fit in it straight--you have to angle it. The top handle ripped off after a few months of use, and now the zippers are giving me trouble. Do yourself a favor and order a Samsonite bag instead.
I bought this because my Netgear router wasn't working. The only problem I've had is that I can't access the printer on our network and Linksys customer support sucks. They told me they were transferring me to get help but actually transferred me to a third party CS that wanted me to pay about $25 for tech support.But, that one issue aside, I have not had any problems with this router. I work from home and I count on my internet and this has been very reliable. I also have it connected to my Insignia Blue-ray player and it works great!When I had my Netgear hooked up, it would take forever to connect to Netflix if at all and I was getting timed out on my internet connection. I would definitely recommend this router for a wired home network especially if you are wanting to use Netflix.
Overall very pleased with this product. My only issue has been, a few wrong directions out of my own immediate area. I would and have recommended it to others.
I ordered this printer along with an iBook G4 expecting to receive a $70 rebate for the printer. Well, it took an extra month to receive my printer. Then, they sent me only $20 in rebate.I called them and asked for assistance but none of their departments have communication with eachother. I've already re-faxed my information twice but the 'override' department can't get those documents from the rebate department. So now I have to spend another $5 faxing the same five pages to the same company.Don't expect good service from this company.
I was so frustrated with my XA2 when I tried to watch Bourne Ultimatum and it froze an hour into the movie... That was when I learned about the firmware updates that I wasn't getting (I was still at firmware 1.5) Apparently I was so far behind in firmware updates that I couldn't do it via the internet anymore. Oops!Called Toshiba and they sent me a disc (in just 3 days and for free!) that would get me up to Firmware 2.7. Have not experienced a problem since. HD Movies look great. Most importantly, I couldn't care less about Disney only going with Blu-Ray for its HD movies, because when I put my standard DVDs in the XA2 (especially animated movies) they look like they might as well be in HD... they look awesome!Now I just wish they would give 5 free movies to the folks that spent $600+ for the XA2 this past year instead of the folks that are spending $200 for the newer models.
This is the second 3265 (222) that I have purchased. My first one still works as new and it is eighteen years old. For me it does all I want it to do on either my tripod or my monopod. I have never had any slippage and use up to my 100-400 Canon on it. I also use an XTi. I did pay about twice as much this time around--but things have changed it twenty years as well!!
I retired from photography in 1988 and it took the Oly2000 to bring me back to photography! I've tinkered with Mavicas, Kodaks and Nikons, but this little camera is good. Offers the power to be creative with all its optional settings, or the ease of point and shoot. Image quality on 8x10 (on HP glossy paper) is amazing. High res images rival my old Rollei or RB.
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.
Excellent product, quick transfers, easy to use, huge amount of storage. Very happy with this purchase..
I ordered my Visor Prism directly from Handspring's online store, deciding that i would go all out and get the best product they offered. I chose Handspring over Palm due to the incredible expandability the Springboard slot offered. Out of box my Prism worked great. I've never held a palm pilot for more than a minute before i got this, and right away i was able to use every program on it. I truly believe we are getting to the point in technology where laptops are becoming obsolete. The Visor Prism, i have found through heavy research and personal preference, seems to be the best handheld out right now.
I can't imagine spending a penny more for a name brand or any other similar item.The batteries have been in use for a month and they are working perfectally.Great replacement item
This adapter doesn't seem to get as hot as the original that came with the Toshiba Laptop. It has worked well for us. Plus a great value!
I was looking for an affordable set of speakers for my computer, and did I find them! These speakers are perfect for my gaming and music needs. And talk about design, they look like they just landed from an alien planet. I'm still wondering when these speakers are going to open up and little green men are going to come out!! These speakers totally ROCK!!!
Excellent price for nice product for my laser printer-needed toner at an economical price. good warranty (1 year).
Megellans "customer service" is by far the worst we have experienced. Based on our experience, it appears that Magellan's customer service tactic is to put the customer on hold for long periods hoping that they will hang up, always making the customer call back, never agreeing to follow up with a return phone call or e-mail and making false promises. I'm assuming all with the intent that the customer will eventually just give up. Not only has Magellan not stood behind its product, its customer service people are obviously trained to give customers the run around. What a NASTY way to treat people. Read on if you want details of what we have been through.In April of 2006 I bought my husband a Magellan Explorist 300 for his birthday. It was to replace a 10 year old Magellan that was much larger and heavier. After several months the NAV button wasn't working properly. By the time he got around to call "customer service" it was a couple of weeks after the 1 year warranty. He was told the warranty would not be honored as it had expired. We paid to ship and repair the unit. When we got the unit back, it was not the one we sent in as it had a different serial number. The NAV button of this replaced unit did not work. My husband called within a week, of receiving this "repaired" model and was told by "customer service" that the Explorist 300 was discontinued, they would not honor the "repaired" model and that they were no longer servicing the model. He was then told he would just have to buy another model. He indicated that this was not acceptable and pressed to speak with a supervisor. He was first told no supervisor was available and with further pressing was put on hold for 10-15 minutes before a supervisor responded. She indicated that they would provide him with an Explorist 400 at no charge, but that they were out of stock and he would need to call back in a week. After the week, the call was a series of holds (always 10-15 minutes each time) before a supervisor came to the phone. This supervisor said the Explorist 400 was out of stock as well as the Explorist 500 and that they would ship him an Explorist 600. After two weeks went by, my husband called to find out if the Explorist 600 had been shipped. They said it would be shipped within 1 week and when my husband asked by what mode of transport, they indicated UPS. When he asked them to provide the tracking number he was told to call back in a couple of days for it. He calls back a couple of days later and again after a series of holds was told the Explorist 600 was being shipped out and that he should have it in a few days.....again he's instructed to call back for the tracking number. He calls back days later, again a series of holds, and is told the computer system is down and he will have to call back the next day. He calls back, again a series of holds. The "customer service" rep promises that this time it will be shipped and that he will even send an e-mail providing the tracking number within 24-48 hours. You guessed it....no tracking number. My husband calls every week and is "promised" that it will be sent (this time) and he will receive it in 3-5 days. This has been going on for over two months now and still no replacement model. My husband is determined to get Magellan to stand behind their product, but I think it is an exercise in futility and that he will never get the replacement model he was "promised".
These headphones have a rather strange fit. The cans are HUGE, and I just couldn't get them to fit nicely over the ear. They left a gap at the bottom of the ear, along the jawline. If I pushed them up (so that the bottom of my ear was touching the bottom of the can), then they didn't fit well at the top. I ended up returning them, and buying Bose QC15s, which fit my head perfectly. Maybe I have a small head, but I would recommend trying a pair for fit before buying.
I think that this is the same product (other than some ink on the outside box) as the PFO22 model, which currently has many more reviewer comments. You may want to just refer to some of them.Intallation seemed fine, the product works okay but not great. It doesn't handle rotaries all that well, since everything is a right hand turn on a rotary. (Web based directions aren't very helpful for rotaries either, which is why I got this item.)After reading one very negative review for the item, I decided to get the PFD22 instead of the PFO22, so that if it didn't work, I could return it knowing that I had definitely bought the correct item. With what comes in the box, I still don't think there is any difference between the items. (For instance, the software asks you to identify which machine brand is being used to run it.)The PKO38 model is cheaper, and may be more useful, as it doesn't use up your CF slot. Since the maps require some memory, that CF slot may come in handy. Unless you really want to use the device as a handheld, away from your car and a power source, that model may be better. This one is just a bit &quot;neater&quot;, since you can carry it around with you running it off of the PDA power, but if your main goal is to use it in a car, that won't matter too much.I doubt the device is as good as the stand-alone machines, or those now coming already installed in cars, and I debated between 3 and 4 stars. The cost is so much less than those other systems that I went with 4.
This thing works great. Stuck the receiver behind my LED TV and then just mounted the IR transmitters inside my cabinet door (partially laziness and partially so I didn't have to connect each transmitter on the device and have more wire mess). The thing worked great on first shot with my U-Verse (Motorola) box, Sony receiver, LG DVD player & Sony CD changer.
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.
We bought this remote control extender to go along with a recently purched LCD TV and our current home theater system. We never used the stereo system before because we had to prop open the cabinet doors in order to change the volume and my wife did not like the looks of that. This product has changed everything and we now watch TV using only the stereo surround sound. So, everybody wins ... I get to hear surround sound and she likes how clean it all looks.I would highly recommend this product, especially for the price. It is very easy to setup and use.
I purchased this printer a few months ago and I love it! It was super easy to set up on both my Desktop with XP and my laptop with Vista. I have not had any problems with it printing, copying or scanning. I would definately recommend this product to anyone that wants a printer than can be set up to print wirelessly from a laptop and desktop. Color copying, printing and scanning is great.
Horrible product, just as everyone else is saying, makes a hissing noice and everything causes it to make noise, they're going back to the store tomorrow. I just don't understand why a company would put out a product that would be of such awful quality. Back to logitech from here on out...
Link never up. After call tech. support, Linksys told me that the Texas PCI-1420 card bus controller is not supported and will not be supported soon.It should list the limitation as part of spec. []
Received quickly and works as expected. No problems so far. I am happy with the item and would purchase again.
My JVC mv1su gave me trouble right out of the box. Initially, after plugging it in and turning it on I received the "HELLO" greeting on the display. It accepted both a VHS tape and a DVD-R disc I tried the one touch dubbing function but nothing happened, as if the button was just a prop for looks only and non functional, absolutely nothing. I was able to play the vhs tape but I couldn't get it recorded. I tried switching back and forth between DVD and VCR, nothing helped. When I tried to take the DVD out the tray wouldn't open and that was when I entered the "LOADING ZONE". Brand spanking new and I can't do anything with it because it is stuck in the "LOADING ZONE" blue lights flashing and the display flashing "LOADING". Unable to even turn the power off, much less record anything, I unplugged it. When I plugged it back in it was still stuck in the "LOADING ZONE". I don't care how many tuners the unit has that doesn't mean anything when even the most basic functions aren't operable.
I needed something to keep a net book in typing condition while lying down, and this is the closest I found for what I wanted. I didn't want anything with legs on either side, since the "outboard" one could slip off the bed.There are some obstacles for using it this way, but my solution was ridiculously simple. First, I got one of those "pool noodles" --- the kind that look like giant macaroni. I bent the socket-port pieces of the stand inward, and cut a piece of "noodle" to the width of the stand using a bread knife. Then I slit the "noodle" down the center and slid it onto the back base of the stand.The result is a lightweight, adjustable-height lap stand that's comfortable and won't cut into your legs.(If those tabs that form the ledge bother you, some slit vinyl tubing covers that problem.)
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!
Great accesory to your iPod. Compact and elegant design, reasonably priced. Good features, easy to use. Very satisfied with this purchase.
The product was a great price and is performing exactly as advertised. The Bluetooth is a nice feature for handsfree calling. Would buy it again.
We installed this antenna in preparation for DTV reception. We have it mounted above a VHF log periodic on the same mast, each separately feeding the mast mounted 23dB amplifier. It is elevated about 8 feet above roof peak. We are very pleased with the results, even though we are situated a little downhill from line of sight to the transmitters, about 42 miles distant. Digital TV and HDTV have been a big improvement over our former interference ridden analog reception on lower VHF channels. UHF has low susceptibility to power line and car ignition noise. The majority of DTV transmitters seem to be operating on UHF or will be after February, 2009.
It is great. If you own a USB powered external hard drive it is perfect for it. Each of the ports are powered by the hub. I would definitely recommend this to any one that wants to free up there desk space. Its also reasonably priced, 30 bucks for a powered hub you can't beat that.
This Scosche HA1567B is an easy snap on. But you will probably need to drill the existing brackets of your car to secure the radio. In my case they didn't align with the holes of my new radio (Sony). If you are capable of changing a car radio you can surely do this. Basically, if you want to install a replacement radio instead of the non standard size one that came stock with the car, this product is the way to go.
This listing says 15 inch laptops, but the bag comes with a tag that says 14 inches.But for my 13 inch macbook it's great.First, the pad on the shoulder strap is the most comfortable ever. Totally softens the weight. And the strap is attached to bag at an angle making it more comfortable when worn across the shoulder. The bag is lightweight and the laptop compartment is nicely padded. Plenty of room in the bag for my other junk. The flap has small clips which are so much better than noisy velcro.Worth more than I paid for it.
I am a hobby photographer and wanted an SDHC card to play with at a good price.....FOUND IT..!! bought 2. Fast shipping and service as always. Thank you again
This was recommended to us by our computer repair guy. It does just what it is supposed to do, and has worked without any glitches since install a couple of months ago.
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!!
This filter protects my objective on the Canon EF-S 18-55 mm IS II zoom lens. I have used Tiffen products for over 50 years.
Its not a direct replacement as claimed.The original DC plug that plugs into the Laptop has a stepped-down diameter, but the DC plug on this adapter does not have the stepped-down diameter, so it does not fit all the way into the socket.I used a razor-knife to trim the dc plug so that the diameter steps down so it will fit the socket.I started to send it back, but It worked ok after my operation.
Buyer beware. Bought this cable so my wife could listen to her iPod Touch through the stereo. Plugged it in... and it did not work at all. Did not work at all plugged in to my son's iPod Nano either.A shame that whatever limitations are not clearly documented. I feel a bit cheated by this purchase.
I got this step up ring for my 24-200 lens to mount a matte box. Works, finish is good and I haven't had any complaints. I would buy from this company again.
Well made quality equipment. You don't have much work time with it, but it keeps your computer from going down on power blinks. You have time to close all programs on longer outages. If you want more time, buy a larger unit.
So impressed. I just recv'd this product last night - of course, I had to try it out immediately and the sound that came out of this little thing is amazing!! I have a pretty big home and I could hear the speakers, clearly, throughout the house!! I would definetly recommend this product to anyone who might ask - actually, I very rarely do these reviews but couldn't wait to get on the internet to tell everyone how great this product is - a great buy!!
I bought this model last year to switch between my HP Laser and Canon color ink jet. It's great -- very easy to switch back and forth, easy to hook up. I would recommend, however, purchasing the extra AC power plug (information on ordering should come with the AutoSwitch) -- without it I occasionally had problems with glitches in the data sent to one printer or the other.
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.
Despite what people have said, this will not work on an Explorer 8300HD remote. I bought this damned thing expressly to work with my Explorer 8300HD from Time Warner. NOTHING. NADA. BUPKUS. I tried switching from A to B to C. Tried everything.The thing functions on my simple plasma monitor remote (that only has power on/off, input select buttons.) so I know the concept is sound. But the transmitter does not detect anything from the multi-function remote (Model # UR5U-8700L-TWY) that comes with the Explorer HD 8300.
Sounds the same as the earbuds that came with my Ipod Nano. Since these hook over the ear, they don't fall out. They are as light weight as the original earbuds. This is the second pair I've purchased. This pair will stay with my additional MP3 player.
Pros: Small footprint, stylish black color with silver buttons. The buttons are firm to press and, "drive" nicely. Mechanical alarm set indicator for radio or alarm wake-up is nice. Large time numbers on display. The tuning wheel is stiff so there's no accidental retuning of the radio. Good reception. Great, big snooze bar target!Cons: Short power cord, no dimmer switch (bright at night). Volume wheel is easily adjusted, should be as stiff as the tuning wheel IMO. Mechanical alarm indicator is tough to read in low light.Summary: Good clock radio, worth the money for it's overall functionality.
Ehternet cable cable workled like it shouyld. I saved $$ Why do other stores charge sooo much more?
I would give this a 1/2 a star, or less if I could. I tried to use this cable from the VGA output on my 2007 laptop to the RCA input of a TV. The picture was scrambled, thus the cable is useless. The only good thing was that it didn't cost that much so my net loss was less than $10.
this is the best gps money can buy. a good investment that will help you with a lot of things. one is, if you ever get lost theres no need to worry. just type in your destination and wallah you cant be lost. it will guide you mile by mile, street by street and it will even tell you the exact time you will arrive. second, if you happen to be on a vacation to unfamiliar place and your wife asked you to buy some stuff in the grocery just type in grocery and it will tell all the groceries near by. lastly, if your looking for your certain restaurant and need a direction to get there just type the name of the restaurant and it will look for it
This is the third, and last LaCie drive I will ever own. My first one failed, and unfortunately I had already bought my two others before they also failed. In the end, all three drives that I bought from LaCie have failed. If you do decide to buy one, you might as well get two and use one for backup because it's only a matter of time, just read through some message boards.
i purchaced this item for my daughter's big x-mas gift. she already had a unit that was less in cost but wanted a more powerful unit. i made this purchase ONLY because under TECH INFO it says it has 3 speakers--2 L/R and a stand alone SUBWOOFER, WELL IT DOES NOT HAVE A SUBWOOFER!!!!! i beleave this to be false advertizing. i can get no help from any one to resolve thie problem so i intend to take leagel action.
Years ago I had purchased A Sony bundle kit of a Home and Personal Mini Disc Player(s). With in months of one another they both developed operating problems and after having been used infrequently the manufacturers warranty had run out as did the extended warranty that I bought because it kicked in the moment I walked out the door. I was now looking at over $250.00 to get both of these items fixed.After years of not listening to the Discs that were made or purchased pre-recorded, I got the urge to look for a new unit and within a few keystrokes, found what I was looking for. Not wanting to risk having no warranty coverage after the manufacturers runs out I decided to play it safe and go for the extra coverage. For such a small amount to pay it was and will be worth the peace of mind should anything go wrong(fingers crossed).
I'm the last one in the family to get an Ipod. I bought everybody one but myself. When Amazon contacted me with this one at that awesome price, I had to have it. I love it! Great sound!
I bought this the middle of May and have been very happy with it's performance since installing it. I live 60 plus miles from the LA transmitters and have a set of hills between to deal with so my signal is weak and sporadic. The STB was very easy to set up and the channel auto scan picked all the usual channels up plus one that I hadn't got before. And best of all it made my cheapie 3 year old Maxent LCD set look really good!Only minor drawback is that it only includes the digital ATSC channels - not any NTSC, but this is a minor problem that will not exist after next February when all the old NTSC signals are gone.Overall, I highly recommend this to anyone that has a TV with a minimum of component connections - The on-screen display doesn't work for sets with composit or S-TV connections.
Even with with the latest firmware updates, this machine will not play many of the new Blu-Ray releases. Samsung's Customer Service is very poor and of no help.Learn from my mistake, buy something else!
I bought one to go on my mountain bike a couple of months ago and it works great.I have not had any problems taking it off as some reviews have said.I would recommend using the lanyard that comes with the gps and wrap it around the handlebars just in case though.
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.
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.
It has worked very good until now very good excellent quality, is what I expected for this item all very fine
I do not own this, nor do I know anyone who does. But, after reading the 1* review, I felt that consumers must know something about it: THIS RECIEVER WILL NOT DIGITALLIZE (OR POSSIBLY EVEN WORK WITH) A STANDARD TV. The TV MUST be either Digital or Digital-ready. If it works with an ordinary TV at all, it will not magically create an HDTV (hi-def) out of an NTSC (standard).
By far the best earbuds I've used. They are far more comfortable than Apple's earbuds and the sound quality is fantastic! When I first used them, I thought I heard someone behind me getting an email chime, but low and behold it was me!
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.
Only had this for &lt; a month.The product arrived on time and without problems.
I spent hours looking for an MP3 that my husband would be happy with at a good price. This was the over all winner after all my searching. He loves is we thought we had a lot of music but now we are seaching for more due to all the song space on the MP3.I bought it for him but it spends most of the time in my car. Great price and gets me dancing everytime.
I doubt anyone uses these anymore but the unit and this attchement were just a waste of money.When the unit crapped out it took me months to get my data out since the company was no help at all.
ipod just fits nicely in it.value for money.good quality and built
Just like everyone else, my drive failed after a couple weeks. Sandisk eventually replaced it, but only after I had to argue with their inane tech support.
This is the ONLY extension cord or surge protector with an outlet plug that was oriented straight from the wall or floor outlet that I could find anywhere on the iternet or any local big box store or local hardware stores. All others have the plug oriented going to either the left or the right from where the plug goes into the outlet. I need this plug orientation.
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.
My wife lost my cap, ugh. I was very apprehensive to order as I've heard of alot of fakes. I ordered from adorama and it seems to be genuine, I recommend.
The most important feature for me was to get this connected to a wireless network used by Macs. Unfortunately the normal installation CD wasn't of much help. I had to read the pdf manual to get what I wanted. And, even then I fell into the solution almost by accident. Took about an hour altogether. But, now that I've got it set up, it works great - prints, scans, and copies (haven't tried the fax) as expected. No complaints and no problems in terms of operation, only the more-difficult-than-should-be setup lowers the rating.
These headphones have possibly the worst sound I have ever heard. I have set of Realistic Nova 20(radio shack) headphones that are over 25 years old that sound a whole lot better. And those were more towards the bottom end of their price line back then. I also have a set of phones that came with my sony walkman that are better. (and these are cheapies.) One problem is the bass on these HD-570 totally gives out when you turn up the volume.( and that's not much volume.) And when you adjust the bass down all you have is a tinny sound with no character. I am using these headphones through a very good home receiver with a separate bass,mid, treble control knobs. I know how music should sound and these definitively don't deliver.*****(Buy the Sony MDR-CD780 headphones, these have the sound you are looking for. I have just got a pair! They totality blow away the Sennheiser HD570 on sound and are just as comfortable. And the price is right,...
Great ink for a great price. Nice color, looks great, runs great in the printer. Fast shipping too!
Had problems with these things from the start. The first one had a flaky display that flickered, the second one had a defective cradle that wouldn't charge. After much arguing with Handspring about how doing a hard reset of the unit would not fix a short in the cord on the cradle, I finally got all the parts and pieces working. By the way, Handspring technical support is probably the second worst I've ever encountered. Their toll-free line is just a recording telling you to call back on a non-toll-free line. That line is only available during business hours (California time), and wait times are regularaly 30-40 minutes. Finally, their support is pay-per-incident, an ugly trend in the industry these days.The unit worked pretty well for about six months. But then, I've found most Palm devices are created equal as far as that goes. Display is crisp, colors are vivid, although if you're going to be using this outside, you'll probably want do get a model with a passive display rather than an active display like this one. It's almost impossible to see in sunlight.One thing I have noticed is that after six months, the unit doesn't hold it's charge quite as long. I've gone from three days between charges to just over 1 day. While this is supposed to be common with NiCad devices, the fact that you can't change the battery in this unit leads me to the conclusion that it's intended to be a rather expensive disposable device with about a 12-14 month lifespan. With the emergence of cell-phone PDA's and Internet PDA's, the unit will probably be obsolete before it's non-functional, but if you're planning to hold on to your PDA for a while, you'd best read carefully about replacement parts before making your decision.
I am so happy with this product and with my entire experience with Amazon. I had lost the cord for my camera and was unable to upload pictures from my camera to my laptop. This cord is a lifesaver!
The SD memory card works great in transferring pictures, music, and data from one computer to another/ camcorderTranscend 16 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card (TS16GSDHC10E)
First of all, I would like to correct the reviewer before me , yes there is a video mode in the US version (He/she probably confused it with the older EX-Z4U). The video is not the greatest 15 fps (compared to the Sony T1's 30 fps), but I didn't buy a digicam for the video mode. Anyways I have to say yes the picture quality is not the best, but it does the job. I would give the picture quality a 4.2 out of 5 (and a Canon S500 a 4.5 out of 5, the Sony T1 couple decimals higher). That said this camera suits my needs very well. I had a tough decision of choosing from 1.)Canon S500 2.)Sony T1 3.)Casio EX-Z40....All of which are &quot;ultra-compact&quot; cameras. I wanted something I could put in my pocket and use it as a point-and-shoot. Now I will run through why I chose the Casio...The Canon S500, was my &quot;runner-up&quot;, I did not choose this camera because it had Compactflash (I wanted a camera that used &quot;SD&quot; (which is the Casio), because I had other gadgets that were compatible with SD...such as my Pocket PC. The Sony T1 used the dreaded Memory sticks, which are basically compatible with only Sony products (don't get me wrong Sony makes some excellent products). The S500 also had a smaller screen than the T1 and the Z40. The T1 has a slightly bigger and better screen than the Z40. Battery Life!!! I wanted a camera with superb battery life which the Casio did, and the others did not. With all that said I love my Casio EX-Z40. Its not my dream camera, but its the closest thing to it.
Netgear was not working for my MAC, but the linksys serves both my computer and my roomie's PC.
I just purchased this model from a reputable distributor and it arrived this evening.Hooray! I set it up in the same ceiling location that our old DLP projector was located. After reading the manual and tweaking the settings, I sat down to watch a movie. I must say the picture was a great improvement over our old projector. However, 20 minutes into the movie, the screen turned into green and black vertical stripes and slowly faded to red. The unit was unresponsive. I could not even turn it off. I tried calling the distributors technical assistance line but to no avail. Then I tried to call Panasonic. Their automated answering system would have been comical if I weren't so ticked off. It tells you to speak naturally and then connects you to the commercial sales division or anywhere but technical assistance. Ultimately, I had to turn the main power switch off at the rear of the projector. I know that that action is a "no-no" since the fan should keep running to cool the bulb, but I did not want to leave it on until somebody from some technical service department calls me back at some future date. I would like to be telling you how great this projector is, but there it sits, on my ceiling, like a dead, dark, lifeless, $slightly below MSRP yet still expensive$ box. I tried to turn it on again, but it just flashes some red on the screen and turns off, like some pissed off (albeit, dying) HAL 9000. I will be sending this unit back tomorrow and will not be asking for a replacement. I will probably try a Sony or BenQ for the next one. Panasonic had their chance and they blew it, errr... blew up. If you want to try this projector, just make sure you can return it or have it repaired locally. The picture did look really nice for about 20 minutes.
This works exactly fine just as long as you have a usb plug that this will fit properly, i have a total of 10 usb ports, 4 on the mother board and two built in the front of my computer case, none of these fit properly, i have a pci usb hub that works but it is loose. The usb plug on this seems just a bit too long that makes it a little hard to make a proper connection, other wise it is a great replacement for the apple dock that comes with the shuffle.
I was lookin for a big frame without the big price, this is perfect!! Very easy to use I bought a 256m sd card filled it with about 130photos and just put the card in, after adjusting the brightness I was all set, its very simple to use, and for the price well worth it!!!
This is the second Pioneer that I have owned. The first one I let my wife borrow it and put it in her car because I had gotten a head unit with 7 inch display (different brand that starts with a 'J'). After getting fed up with the poor sound quality I sold it and asked the wife for my old Pioneer back. She retaliated (which kind of defeats the purpose of letting her 'borrow it'). So I had to go out and get a new head unit. I knew I was going to get a Pioneer because they are simply the best out there. The sound quality is AMAZING when you put the preset equalizer on "powerful". I can turn the volume all the way up and there is NO distortion whatsoever. Truelly the best head units in my opinion. Also, I have had the other pioneer for about 3 to 4 years with no problems. Best of all I got the iPod kit for this and I can controll the iPod from the head unit itself. I can put the iPod in the glovebox and forget it. Loving it! The screen is crisp and clear with vibrant colors. You can even go to the Pioneer website and choose the different animations to put on the display.
This item shipped as described and fit my Honda Accord 2001 Sedan perfectly! Their shipping was very speedy, and the installation was easy.
I bought the Ezonics and find the image quality very good.The lens is a bit &quot;long&quot; for chatting and you always feel like it should be a bit farther.Build quality is very good.
Useful for photos and in particular for small movie cameras to take videos of dangerous operations on a construction site or set up at a party to record natural behavior.
Lots of problems, even with windows XP. some of the lines on the router work but some don't. So you cant get internet access on each line off the router. Not worth your money. Netgear i heard is better. I despise of this product. I know lots about computers and this doesn't work well:(
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.
I never really ever bought any earphones that cost more than $20 before, so I can't compare it to anything in its class. What I can say is, that the sound coming out of these earbuds is amazing, and the noise cancellation actually works (almost perfectly). Amazing earbuds, and am glad I bought them.
This is fantastic screen, gorgeous on the wall and shows beautifuly. Very easy to assemble ( 20-30 min) and hanging was a cinch! Packaging and shipping were also perfect!
I have two Transcend 8gb SDHC cards and two 16gb SDHC cards. About three weeks ago, I had one of the 16gb SDHC cards fail on me. The card was bought new from Amazon and inserted and tested before use. It worked flawlessly, recording photos and I was able to download them successfully. I filled one of the 16gb cards while on vacation and started on the second. It worked fine the first day. The second day, I hiked 1.5 miles through a canyon and climbed about 300 feet. I then took about 40 photos when the card failed. My camera, a Canon XSi, flashed a message "card not formatted." I inserted a backup card and continued shooting. But I have never been able to recover the lost files. I have tried four different card recovery programs. Only one of these was able to identify the Canon CR2 files, but could not recover the files in a form that any software program (e.g., iphoto and photoshop) could open. Two programs were unable to find any data at all on the card. The most frustrating part of this experience has been the attitude ("get lost and don't bother us") of the Transcend technical support people in Los Angeles. I emailed them three times over two weeks without a reply. I then called, and finally was advised how to download their own card recovery program. I ran this program and it found Nikon NEF files on the card. Strange! I don't even own a Nikon camera and only used the card for two days with my Canon camera. The putative "NEF" files were unreadable. Upon informing Transcend support of the failure of their software, I was told mechanically to use it again. Endless emails and voicemail messages were not returned. I can only conclude that this is a common problem with Transcend cards, and the company has no solution, and therefore sees no point in wasting time with customers. So, purchase at your own risk. I have had a 25 percent failure rate, and learned that just because a Transcend card performs initially, it can still fail at any time and your photos and/or data will be lost forever.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
2008! Seriously - this is NEW? I ordered 3 of HP#58 ink cartridges. They were supposed to be NEW! They arrived in the individual wrappers - and were unopened - so I guess some would say they were "new" as they haven't been used before. However the date on them was 2008! When I ordered NEW I expected something NEW!
I love my creature speakers! There are plenty of speaker systems that have great sound, but none look as stylish. Clear sound and more than enough base.
...designed to lift money from the wallets of the American public. If one is to transmit digital signals like those that come from the back of DVD and CD players reliably, 100% shielding is a basic requirement. This cable is not 100% shielded; look for foil in addition to the copper braid. Further, digital signals don't care about super low resitance or impedance. If the bits get there, the amplitude is incidental once a sufficient level is achieved. Over a distance of &gt;10feet, big and fat are just to make you feel good about spending $40 on a $5 piece of hardware. *see below for a possible exception to this. Thirdly, if you don't have balanced electronics, what difference could an unbalanced cable with RCA interconnects make? RCA connectors will never be 75ohm connectors; they will never be balanced. The arrows are mostly to make you feel good about your purchase. Usually it simply indicates the company specs that any drains are attatched at the end to which the arrows point. If you have such a grounding problem as to cause interference in your playback, an RCA will never cure anything. As a feel good genuflection to the audiphile gods, attach all your arrowed interconnects with the arrow pointing the same way. And lastly, look into VSWR and how the design of this RCA affects it. The large diameter of this cable and therefore the diameter of it's dielectric might help here, but if you can see the solder job, the chance of unhealthy levels of VSWR is greater in that once the signal reaches this RCA, the differences between the RCA's shielding, and other properties, and the properties of the coaxial cable are sudden and definite. If you have the money to spend and like to massage your cables as you install them, this company makes some nice looking/feeling stuff. Not surprising in the world of audio--big marketing hype over substance.
I purchased the Pandigital 8" first and really wasn't that impressed. The image quality was ok, but then I saw the Kodak SV811. The frame is what caught my eye at first. I then went to a couple of stores to check the Kodak out and hands down this was the best. The price was slightly higher than the Pandigital and you also get a one year warranty versus a 90 day warranty.It is true if you set the frame to display on the entire screen, the top and bottom get cut off. But it is not as bad as I have read on the reviews. The color and image quality is awesome.I purchased this for our team to give to our boss as a present. I liked the frame so much, I had to buy one for me too! And, it is simple enough to give as a gift for the technically challenged as well!!
This is a great little tripod for a small camera. I use it with my Kodak Zi8 and it is perfect. If you're shooting an interview or getting some footage and want the camera to be still, but don't want to carry around a full sized tripod, this is perfect. Especially because it's less than $3 shipped!The only case I wouldn't recommend this is if you're using a bigger camera. I don't think this would hold any DSLR or full sized video camera. This is only for point and shoot and very small HD cameras.
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.
This camera takes GREAT pictures, and the video quality is outstanding. The huge 3" display is awesomely crisp, clear and easy on the eyes, and the menus are really easy to read and understand. Simple to use, killer zoom lens, image stabilizer does a fantastic job compensating for my sometimes shakey hands (!!!), this is by far the best digital camera I've ever owned, and is lightyears ahead of my old Sony Cybershot DSC-P73, which produced fuzzy, shakey shots 8 out of 10 times.
BE WARE. This product was designed specifically for use with TINY mp3 players like the ipod shuffle (which is, in my opinion, another ridiculous product) and is not much use for anything else. The cord is hardly a foot long. I had to return it immediately.
tricky at first. I thought it wasn't the right plug i ordered. Tight fit, don't give up, works..just plug it in and go ....
This player is pretty good all around. Would be an excellent player if it were not crippled by Play for Sure compatibility, a format no longer supported by Microsoft. If you do not have WinXP or Vista do not get this player, the hassle involved in actually getting the player to work is not worth it.
I purchased these to listen to my lectures and or music while in class at nights. They work great and they look good and i got them cheap and fast. This was a win win..
I got this after much review of the various voice recorders I could find. This seemed to be the best and, from what I used it for so far, it has worked great. I picked it since I had 2GB memory (best I could find), 5 different folders, decent battery life, direct usb connect, records WMA, plays WMA and MP3 on its music mode, and ahs a nice backlight screen. Once you read how to use the different settings, it is pretty easy to navigate with nice menus and folders. I haven't full tested out range or such, but it got lot of settings which should let you record close or at long range or such. The only bad part I have found was the battery goes in the part the detaches for usb connection, which wouldn't be that bad if it wasn't hard to get back on. May be something you get better with in time or mine could be a little off normal fit, not sure. There are also lot of accessories for it, but they are for pretty much any voice recorder and amazon seems to have them cheaper then the Olympus shop.To sum it up, it's a great small voice recorders with lot of memory, can play music, has folders, nice menus and such. I would recommend this to anyone looking to buy a voice recorder.
I purchased this item a month ago and let me tell you it is worth every penny. It is extremely easy to set up, just plug it in, slide your ipod in place, tune into the designated channel and you are ready to go. The transmitter was set automatically to 88.1 when I purchased it and not once have I had to channel surf to get reception! Great sound...Great product! Although this is the best FM transmitter I have come across there is one grievance that I have; if you have a cover on your ipod (if that is what you are using) it will not fit in the dock. I had to take my cover off for it to fit. But, I guess you can see this as a plus as well. Your ipod is snug and in place, and there is no way your ipod is going to be jostled around when you are on bumpy roads. I would have given this 5 stars but my one grievance knocked it down. What I see as a minor flaw someone may see as a major flaw!
Buyer beware if you attempt to copy digital 8 tape from your camcorder using i-link to this burner.I bought this burner with the goal of coverting all my digital 8 tapes to DVD using the i-link. What I discovered is that this burner automatically goes to pause if there is even the slightest gap on the tape you are trying copy. In order to start recording again you must physically press the record button again to start recording. If your tape has quite a few gaps -- which many home videos have, you will have to sit next to this burner and press record everytime it pauses. Bottom line to burn a DVD with this unit you have to sit next to it for the entire hour to make sure it does not stop -- unless your output take is well edited with no gaps at all.I contacted Sony technical support on this issue and they admitted that the pausing of the burner using i-link because of tape gaps was a "design flaw" that had no remedy. Furthermore they had fielded many calls on this exact issue with their only suggestion to attempt to return the burner to the vendor.If you are not going to use this burner with i-link and a camcorder then I guess you are ok. Unless you have perfect output tape with no gaps, you are in for a frustrating experience using this burner. Buyer Beware!!!
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 will be my 6th Victorinox knife! Not that there is anything wrong with my others that I have had for OVER 6 YEARS! I gave one to my daughter for College. I found out about Victorinox knives through my favorite Cookbook and PBS Cooking show. They compare HUNDREDS of products and this was their recommendation for knives. I cook daily for my family and I enjoy it! These knives have stayed SHARP, with the ease of use- using my Victorinox knife sharpener. There has not been ONE TIME that I was disappointed with my purchase. I have a knife that cost me over $100.00- I hate it! It is heavy- VICTORINOX is LIGHTWEIGHT in your hand-- but is SHARP and slices with ease. I had never thought about the weight of a knife until I had slice LOTS of onions! THEN you care! This knife has a blade that is slim, so it slices tomatoes thinly, slices through onions no problems, thin slices of flank steak ETC.! and everything I need it for. As I said before, this will be my sixth Victorinox knife, and I use each one for what it was designed for. THAT is important!! EACH and every one is FANTASTIC!
I just purchased this camera and noticed upon install that new firmware is now available. Many others had posted that bugs existed in old firmware. I immediately updated the firmware with no problems - please note only to update firmware when the camera is connected to a hard wired network - do not update firmware over wireless. Since updating the firmware, I've found the camera to be very reliable, sharp image with manual focus lens, and easy to set up with dynamic dns for viewing via a regular web address via the internet. I have seen no other wireless color cameras on the market in this price range that also include audio. This is a great buy for home security, baby monitoring, remote vacation home monitoring, and other uses. Enjoy!
I agree 1000% with the other 2 reviewers, the Mavica Camera is an excellent choice for anyone who sells on Ebay or to send e-mail pictures.. All my friends make fun of how big and bulky it is but hey, I like it and the quality of the pics are very good .. Its so easy to use, you put the pics on a floppy, make files for whatever subject you want.. All the kids names , my cars, nature etc. just download the pics from the floppy to the file and its done, the floppy is clean and everything is on your hard drive.. I own 2 Collector Cars and I go to a lot of car shows and cruise ins and I am always taking pics of cars , truck & bikes.. I have owned a FD 73 for at least 7 years and an FD 75 for about 2 years and I love them both.. I paid over $ 500.00 for the first one but it was worth every penny :) Its also invaluable for my Ebay Business, very easy to use for that as well.. If you get a chance to pick one up (even if you already own one of those 1 million pixel cameras) do it, you won't regret it.. Thanks Pete C.
I took my Garmin with me to Alabama where I was taking care of my grandson. Using the Garmin, I was able to take him to the zoo, the park, his daycare downtown, and the science museum. I missed a turn going to the park and it rerouted me through a neighborhood to get there. I was so grateful I had it!I would change some things if I could to make it easier to use. For example, I noticed when I was comparing it to another brand before I bought it that the other brand would let you eliminate a street and then recalculate before you ever left home. I would like that feature, too. However, that other brand didn't have the phone numbers for all the places that I need to look up, so I chose the Garmin.Honestly, it has given me confidence to go places I was too uncertain to try previously. Love the voice telling me where and when to turn. Super.
When I got the router it was easy to setup and use. I bought a wireless card for my roomate and I connected directly to the unit with a cable. Everything was fine for the first week or so, or perhaps we just didn't notice. After that, the signal strength fluctuated wildly. Her indicator would go from 100% to 0% and back again everyday, all day. She was only 9 feet from the wireless antenna, with &quot;almost&quot; direct line of sight.We finally had enough and after two months we bought her a long wire to connect driectly to the unit. Service was again splotchy. We know it isn't the Cable company because sometimes she has the internet and mine is down, and sometimes vice versa. The router frequently drops connections, and if you use AIM or any instant messenger this becomes rapidly annoying to you (having to see the reconnect box 3 times an hour) and to all your friends (having to watch ur name sign on/off at the same rate).I upgraded the firmware, but that did not help. In doing so I came across many, many reviews that stated the same problem. Buying this is taking a gamble it seems - some people never have a problem with it, others (like myself) are nearly driven mad by the constant dropout of webpages. Customer Support is useless.All in all, it's a sham. It works out of the box, but won't serve you well over time. I highly recommend looking elsewhere for your router. (I haven't tried NetGear, so I won't recommend them instead, but they are another option). I hope this review has helped you.
I bought this for my daughers 21st birthday. Having just had a baby, her old camera was too slow to catch all the"firsts" in his life. I looked for specific features, such as reaction time, red eye reduction, rechargeable battery, good quality video and such. I was far surpassed in my delight at this camera!! It was more than I thought I could get for what I could afford, and now, I wish I had bought one for myself as well. My daughter loves it, and you should see the pictures of my little grandson! Great product, I have already reccomended it to others.
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 :-)
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?
Verbatim item was shipped quickly and securely. It was the exact item as I had ordered. Verbatim disc are very dependable and I have never received a bad disc from them as I have from other disc makers. I highly recommend this brand to anyone who duplicates or makes their own DVDs
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.
After researching this product for quite some time, the only dimensions I could find were here on Amazon. If you are as conscientious as I am about size, you might be glad to know that the dimensions Amazon lists are not accurate. The actual dimensions are 9x7x3, and the weight is very light. The speakers work very well, and they handle better than most at high volumes. If you're looking for a compact ipod stereo you won't find anything better!
Good cable, great price, great delivery. I spent a little over $7 for this cable including tax and shipping and it works well. I think the people that are going to retail stores and are being sold essentially the same cable for close to $100 are really getting ripped off.
I tried to get away with a cheap USB 802.11a adapter but it didn't cut it. The device would work most of the time, but also caused a lot of undesirable side effects (kernel panics, random disconnects, etc). So I decided to do what was right and invest in the airport extreme card. It installed and configered without any trouble. My now, airport extreme equipped G5, happily connected to my 802.11a Linksys router and things just work. I was glad to shell out the extra cash for something that just works.
Ok, I'm the type that has to have my palm protected at all sides of it. All of the other choices were either stupid to me (The Leather Belt Case!!!) or useless considering I don't carry all that with me (keyboard and Palm case). This thing is aweasome.I'm a person who buys the extras, I own 4 expansion cards and I love this thing. I try to keep what I'm carrying to a minimum, so I carry my palm, 4 expansion cards, a credit card, drivers liceanse, and library card and some cash. This thing holds it all in a stylish case. Ok, I wish it came in some colors but for not having a choice, I love this thing.Trust me for all you people who need the whole palm covered to protect from bumps, this thing is perfect.
The keyboard works fine - just the way I expected. You need some time to get used to the trackball and the mouse buttons to the left. Not bulky, light. Sometimes you have dropped letters when there is too much obstruction between the keyboard and the computer.
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.
Great and perfect for my cell phone. Adapter makes easy use to plug into my computer. Be careful if you try to buy a bigger capacity, some cell phones will only recognize 1 gig even if you have a bigger sized card.
I got this as a gift from my wife back in December; I've used it pretty heavily for the past three months. There's no way I'm telling my wife what I actually think it. However, you, dear reader, are luckier.There are some problems with this player that Digitalway ought to be able to fix quickly, so I'll just lightly touch on them. (1) The oft-mentioned out-of-the-box firmware upgrade; (2) A clunky and buggy proprietary interface; and (3) Instructions that are clearly the work of a Dada-ist poet uninterested in bourgeois notions of &quot;usability&quot; or &quot;comprehensibility.&quot; To fix these problems, Digitalway just has to hire a competent native English-speaking writer (they're cheap), debug their software and fix up their firmware out of the factory.Assume all of those problems away. You still face the problem that the award-winning design comes at a serious cost: Fragility. Other reviewers have warned about scratches on the faceplate. Those are the least of your problems. After several weeks of use, I noticed a crack starting near the on/off button (an area that users are going to press hard against). A couple of weeks after that, the player started to shut down when the headphone cord put any lateral stress on the connection. Finally, the USB port cover is brittle and seems ready to crack.In other words, all of the wear points on this player (on/off button, headphone jack, USB port) are failing. And don't get the idea that I'm rough on the hardware. To the contrary, as each new fault has appeared I've become ever more gentle with it.So here's the bottom line: This is an MP3 player that is great to look at, but bad to listen to. I fully expect to have to junk it before next year.Oh by the way, I got my wife a subscription to Audible.com (just horrible but that's another story); a very cheap MP3 player that will win no design awards came with the subscription. Yeah, it's ugly but I expect it to work forever.
I received the headset and used it about 6 different times and every individual on the other end said they could hardly hear me and it sounded like I was in a stadium (echoed). So I said enough and went ahead and returned it.
It's a superb lens if you get a good copy or get it calibrated by Sigma but if you are unlucky like many are with this lens, you will get soft photos due to the front focusing issue.
This thing is great!!!! Two minutes to hook up, quality sound booming from stereo from laptop music collection.
I love this case!! This case looks great and made my Macbook Pro standout from all the others. The ventilation isn't the best on this so you have to take it off occasionally.
This is a great product. It has been used daily and I am very happy with it. I would recommend this.
I purchased a pair of these after some experience in earbuds and research and also based in part upon the reviews. I was greatly disappointed. The sound quality is terrible. I was prepared for a lack of bass which is to be expected in smaller headphones and earbuds in particular, but these were below par. As for the noise suppression/cancellation, it was on-par with other earbuds and depends primarily on how they fit. But given the size of these earbuds which are on the ungainly side, I would have expected much better sound.The thickness of the cord is another disappointment. They are too large (think) and inflexible. Again, given the price of these I expected something better.I realize these are at the low end of Shure's product line for these type of headphones/earbuds, but I've had better sound in products that are far less expensive.
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.
Comprei este carto de mem&oacute;ria para utilizar com minha cmera Canon S5 IS e ele &eacute; &oacute;timo.&Oacute;tima velocidade de gravao e leitura.100% recomendado!
I should have know better than to go based on price. If you're buying this to mount your expensive speedlite on, don't bother. It's barely good enough for an extremely light flash unit. Other than that, it's just crap. Save your money and get something more reliable and durable like a Justin clamp. Pricey, but worth the money spent.
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 both the Warm and the Neutral Expodiscs and they are wonderful. My pictures have improved so much since I started using these a couple weeks ago. I now have the perfect white balance and color tones in all my photographs, both indoors and outdoors. They are well worth the price for me. I was deighted to learn these would work with my Nikon Coolpix P100. It's not just for DSLRs. If you can set a custom balance on your camera, you can uase this. Check your camera manual to find out. If accurate color is important to you, this is a wonderful product.
Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 30-Minutes (White)This is such a samll camera but takes good video and the audio is good too.It is so handy as you can carry it in a pocket or purse and be ready to take video at any time.I am very pleased with this camera. Mine takes an hours video.
This is not a 240 watt amp as advertised.I called Pyle and it is 24 watts rms each side...i installed it on a motorcycle and it works fine....very easy install.
I brought this printer thinking it was complete with printer cartridges. I called the seller directly and she stated that Amazon put the wrong ad on this product. I could have brought this "COMPLETE" printer from Tiger Direct for $75 more then what I paid Amazon, but the printer is no longer on sale at Tiger Direct. The company gave me an 800 # to buy the printer cartridges for $160 (rebuilt) and I found out I would have to pay $346.00 for new hp Cartridges. I was promised other solutions and the company never followed through. I have filed a complaint w/my credit card company.
Works as advertised -- unless you want to use a LAN IP address other than the default. They claim it is possible to change this address. I couldn't. Maybe I did something incorrectly but, I have sent 4 Emails to Tech Support asking for help and not heard back yet. The first request was over 3 weeks ago. I have called Tech Support twice and was on hold so long both times that I gave up. I Emailed Netgear Tech Support to check on their LAN IP address setup and to test their Tech Support. I received a helpful response in 8 hours (over night) I plan to purchase the Netgear RT314 to replace my Linksys BEFSR41. I may have a problem with the Netgear LAN IP address too but, at least I know Netgear Tech Support exists.
This item does not fit to the Gitzo GT1541T Series 1 6X 4S G-Lock Traveler - despite of the fact that it is also Series 1.
I was skeptical this product would deliver everything it professed when I first ordered it, considering how much standalone switches and routers cost. I figured quality and reliability would suffer as a result of the low price. I was wrong.This product delivers. The built-in PPPoE authentication is cool, and makes DSL connections hassle-free. I've really only had two technical issues with it:o Initially wasn't able to forward IPsec packets (used in VPN). Firmware upgrade fixed.o Troubles with built-in DHCP handing out duplicate addresses if two computers come up around the same time. Workaround was to let 1st PC fully boot, then boot 2nd PC.Other than that, it's a breeze. With this price, it can't be beat.
This is a gem of a camera. The low light isn't as bad as many say or there must be other cameras out there that do a super job of low light recording. I've recorded a few videos at dusk and overcast days at F11 or above and I did not have any problems. The only problem that I've had is with the zoom (if you call it a problem), it's hard to record and slowly zoom in/out. The zoom usually takes off on you.Get one while you can- they are dissapearing fast. The new non HD cameras will have less features than this one to lower the MSRP because the HD cameras will list for $1000.Jeff
this is without a doubt the worst printer i have ever used- right from the day i bought it. it never prints out the right color ink for anything. right now i have 1 color and that is blue.it's loud and the paper is always getting jammed. i also think epson tech support sucks to.... I thought in the beginning maybe it was me but it has a mind of its own. I will be throwing it away soon, and will never own another epson...
I bought this T6500R set 2 weeks ago and to my dismay, this claimed 5 miles range 2-way radio barely even reached 1 mile of successful clear transmission. It wasn't even operated in a closed area like in a house or a building. I used it in an open area, with the 2 radios seperated by couple of blocks. As a matter of fact, it didn't even reach 1/2 mile when transmission starts breaking up and gets noisy. If gone further than that, it's a total transmission lost. Moreover, the battery drains pretty fast also. Gotta say that it's really dissapointing having to spend 50 over dollar for below 1/2 miles of talking range.
I bought the RioVolt SP100 Portable CD/MP3 Player with all hopes of finally having tons of songs on a cd that would never skip. And with MP3s it didn't.Audio CDS did skip at the smallest touch as there was no buffer for them and such a buffer would have made it cost more. The sound quality was great, but it took quite a learning curve to understand the product. The equalizers pretty much did nothing, and you were very limited in how you made your own.But heres the funny part:I put it on my desk after i was done listening to it overnight, and in the morning it just didn't work anymore. It would only play tracks one and two of any gived cd, and then it'd only play 22 seconds of each song.SonicBlue has a TERRIBLE customer service. SO BAD that they havn't even contected me yet, and it broke LAST SUMMER.If you guys really want something that will play MP3s, buy an Archos or an iPod. Archos lets you record songs, so if your friend has a song on their cd that you want, you can just record it from them.Get something else.
This did not work what so ever. Don't, please don't buy it and waste your money on it.Vance Williams
Wasnt expecting much for some cheap binoculars but this thing is just plain useless! The mirrors werent aligned right so from 10x to 30x zoom, I was seeing two pictures! Try looking at something crosseyed and you'll get the picture... Yes, I definitely will return them.
So I shot with out a lens hood for quite sime time befor I got this hood. If you are an outdoor shooter then you really want to get this hood for your FE 28-135mm that may have come with your new 40D. I don't like using UV filter to protect my lends I just put this on. Every lends I buy I get a lends hood for it even my new 10-22mm. Thats all...
the Xantrex unit would not take a charge with the ac adaptor when it was new out of the box, and now it will not take a charge from the DC converter. That makes the unit worthless. A waste of my money
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!
From all the hoopla about etymotic, I expected somethingspectacular. They aren't. Very good isolation, but onlyaverage sound. Almost no bass.
Just got the charger today and used it to charge my dead camcorder. Seems to work fine, but the casing of the charger had scratches on it and appeared to be used. The item came in generic packaging so no way to tell if it had been used from the packaging. Hopefully it will continue to work ok. i will update if it doesn't.
Very few pocket radios come with a clock and alarm anymore. While it is a little spendy, it does the trick and actually pulls in some distant stations. The audio is not great for music, but what do you expect for a speaker that small. Anyway, it is fine overall.
I was really looking forward to these things. I forked out over a hundred bucks, after shipping and taxes, so I knew I was in for a treat. I was so wrong. First of all, they are very uncomfortable, now I know that everyone's ear is different, but for mine, these don't work. Second, I am a fan of deep, rich bass. They don't have it. Besides the weak bass they do have pretty good sound quality, that is why they are getting atleast 2 stars from me, but for my musical tastes, they just fell short. I really wanted to like these given what I paid for them, but I just can't get into them. Very Disappointing.
We bought this home theater system 3 weeks ago. The user's manual was very hard to follow-pictures but no actual words. We finally got it hooked up, and it worked great for the first day, but then we had problems getting it to play dvds consistently. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it would get stuck. We would have to unplug it to reset it. Then after using it a total of ten times, it let out a giant pop and smoke. We returned it to the store and got our money back.
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.
This seemed like a good idea but it is a parallel port TWAIN device and there aren't any drivers for Windows XP. Went to several sites for Drivers (even Polaroid) and none available. Even Polaroid states that this product is discontinued and they will not ever make Windows XP drivers.
I recently purchased a white pair of these from Amazon after doing some research into earbuds and the sound is just AMAZING. The bass on them is truly spectacular. My boyfriend owns several pairs of earbuds including Sony and Philips and the bass on those pairs is nowhere near the bass on the V-Moda earbuds. Fit is extremely comfortable and the amount of background noise blocked out is significantly better than that blocked out by the Sony and Philips pairs. Overall, an awesome buy.
This is a bad product. It will not last. Those that have it working for longer than 10 months are more the exception rather than the rule. You get what you pay for!
When I first got it, it worked great. But within a couple weeks, the cursor movement was erratic and soon got to the point where it was unusable. So I pounded the [stuff] out of it and tossed it.
I bought the silver version of this tripod for use while hiking - my goal was really to find the lightest tripod that would support a reasonably heavy camera. This tripod fits the bill: folds to under 15", weighs less than 2 lbs, and has a 4-way pan head with quick release that has a max listed weight of 5 lbs. (And I didn't want to spend the $$ necessary to go carbon fiber.)The pros: Yes, it is all of the above. I had no problem with a 3-4 lb camera setup (although I note that this is a pretty balanced setup - I don't have a long lens, so I don't know how this tripod functions with an unbalanced load). Set up is pretty easy - pull out the legs, and the center column braces with the tighten of a screw. The top leg section has a flip lock, so it's fairly easy to shorten one or two of the legs to work on uneven surfaces.The cons: The center column post, when extended to full height, is very shaky. Great if you don't have to touch your camera, but I avoid extending this if at all possible. I'm also not a fan of the pin-lock legs - I couldn't always tell if they were locked or not, and sometimes I just didn't use enough pressure to realize one wasn't quite in place until after I started to take photos. I started twisting the legs after extending them, and that seemed to work (but not 100%).Minor stuff: The plastic design looks cheap (this is more obvious on the "translucent" color options for this tripod, perhaps), but that's the drawback for being lightweight. Fitting the quick release plate is a tad finicky - it can be hard to fit in the slot correctly. I'd prefer to be able to adjust all the leg sections for use in rough terrain, but didn't have a problem working with just the upper flip lock section.Why four stars? I got what I wanted - small and light. I don't expect an inexpensive lightweight tripod to be as stable as a heavier one (or a more expensive non-metal one). I'm taking off one star for the pinlock legs that aren't always locked and the pencil-thin extension of the center column (I avoid using it, but that effectively reduces the max. height of the tripod from what is stated in the specs).
I am disappointed in kodak for making multiple versions of the KAA2HR. They really need to create new part numbers or a "dash number" for various mAh ratings. Each battery is a different size and won't fit into all chargers. I first purchased the Radio Shack copies and found they wouldn't fit in my charger. Now I find Kodak makes batteries that don't fit in the Kodak charger either.All I can say is Kodak is a mess with their batteries, chargers and part numbers. The Kodak brandname now has negative value to me. Stay away and buy good generic AAs.
I switched the B/W Haze for these and Iam very satisfied with the results. They are expensive, but I do not have access to other cheapies that may be better neither do I have time to try them all. Compared them with Hoya, Tiffen. Could have bought the Hoya, however cleaning the Hoya's is a pain. the tiffens are not worth it unless one is using them for lens protection. Heliopans are expensive and do not perform as well as the B/W. B/W are really good with the UV segment although they are not my choice, when it is a polarizer or a Gradient I am going after.. Hoya and Tiffen are pretty good in that perspective.
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.
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 purchased a 50 inch Samsung S5073. 13 months after purchase I stated to see small Red and Green sparkles on the screen. I contacted the Extended Service Plan and they said a local repair company would call to schedule a appointment. The repair guy called and he said Plasma's and LCDs do not have in-home service and they would come and pick up my Plasma. He said that there are other Plasmas that were in line before mine and could take up to 4 days to diagnosis and another 2 days to find out how long the fix will take. He said that it could take 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the part. If you purchase a Plasma or LCD I would never recommend this service plan. 3 months with-out a TV is unacceptable. If I could give this plan a negative rating I would. Amazon needs to find a better option for service plans.
This antennae pulls in wi-fi from about a mile away... was fairly easy to install but make sure you read the instructions first. Hawkings has a website for downloading a driver and the antennae comes with a disk. I've used my Hawkings for 14 months dropped it a few times and it still works. This should be easy enough for anyone to set up. I've since started to use another type just to try it out and the set up instructions were written in Korean and I had to get a computor geek to set it up and usually the arrogance is enough to turn your stomach so better stick with the Hawkings.
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've read some negative reviews, but none of them reflect my experience with this product. I don't think it's fair to blame a good product for the problems caused by people who really don't know what they're doing. For me, it worked on the first try, the default configuration fit my needs almost perfectly and the four switched ports replaced my old hub. I did need to open two TCP/IP ports, one for DCC Send and the other for Napster uploads, but this was easy thanks to the web-based interface. I would recommend the Linksys firewall for any home or small office user needing to share a cable modem or DSL connection, so long as they don't consider themselves absolutely clueless about network basics.
I could not be happier with this product. The sound quality is great since the cable provides line out audio, and at this price they are an unbelievable bargain. This is a much better buy than expensive docking solutions and much better sound quality than a headphone cable. I hooked this up to my surround sound receiver, and I love it.
I heard this was a good mic although I never used one before. Its been 2 years since I ordered them and all 4 that I ordered are still in working order and do the job for me. Priced right, compared to local stores, also. I would recommend this product and the company I orderd it from to everyone. Came with a nice zippered pouch and mic holder and SHURE stickers. If I need more mics I am coming back here!
These cartridges are for our fax, copy machine and have worked very well. I bought them because they are new and because of the price.
There isn't anything bad I can say about this mouse.The reception is great. I have the receiver plugged into the back of my computer and the mouse works from 7.5 feet away. I've never had to use the connect button. I own two of them and they work fine no matter how close.The weight is good. A mouse can only be so light when it has 2 AA batteries in it.It's compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Most of the time you can just plug it in and start working.
I carry this on a day-sailer in coastal Maine to call the marina launch, and most importantly in case I ever run into trouble. When I'm sailing solo I clip it to my life jacket. Very easy to use. Receives and transmits well. I've tested as far as 3 nautical miles out and always get back a "loud and clear". However, it did quit receiving after two years of use. Fortunately, it comes with a three year warranty. I called the company and they have confirmed they will honor the warranty, so mine is off for repair now. Bottom line is this was a great product up until it stopped working. I'll update this review later to report my warranty experience.
Since I purchased this product I burned 2 cds. I have also spent at least 20 hours troubleshooting the multiple errors, re-installing the software, consulting on-line help, all to no avail. The program crashed as I burned the 3rd cd and it has never worked since. I consider myself fairly tech savvy and have a fast modern computer to run the burner. Obviously I cannot recommend this product. It shipped with two versions of the software creating confusion from the moment I opened the box. As I work through the troubleshooting guides, they are equally terrible and confusing with either no reference available to the many different errors that are reported, or the wonderfully insightful tip to re-install the software and if the problem persists contact the manufacturer. Were I to review the product properly functioning I could only add another star, because the software causes the system to crash far more often than before installation. It also takes longer to boot up, and when a cd is finally burned, it takes a very long time.Conclusion: Spend a little more, get a better product, save the headaches that I am experiencing.
The microphone worked very well. I was suprised to find out that it also works with Wii and PS2. We have both systems so it worked out really well. I received this product very quickly. I would definately buy this again. Very affordable.
LOOKS GOOD, EASY ON AND OFF MOUNT, GOOD SOUND AND GRAPHICS, NOT AS USER FRIENDLY AS SOME. THE MORE I USE IT THE MORE I LIKE THE UNIT.
This was the perfect memory card for my wife's camera. It has very fast read and write times and you just can't go wrong with SanDisk....
I bought this to pair with my polk audio monitor 40 speakers. the sound is amazing for this price and highly recommended.
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.
I really like this product.I saw it in a store and prefered to buy it from Amazon. It is sturdy and beautiful at the same time.
BASICS:I recently bought a new computer, a Lenovo Thinkpad x61 (12.1"), and was in dire need of a sleeve to protect it. This product is wonderful and I was very happy to see that my laptop fits perfectly inside, even when I have the extended battery on, which was very important to me and something that I was worried about.BOTTOM LINE:Great product, very nicely made, fits perfectly, stretches nicely but stays snug to hug your laptop and provide protection. Definitely worth buying!
I ordered this product because of the FM recorder functionality. This turned out to be very good. The output is great and does not require any audio editing to make the quality clearer. The product is also simple to use.Great reccomendation for school use.
Item has wonderful tech support--I called and left a message and the actual inventor called back. Very helpful. I recommend to all.Product arrived quickly and is created better than expected. it's made of quality material and constructed with quality.
I love the cannon ink cartridge because your color ink is cheaper. You only buy the color you are out of instead of a whole cartridge. Also their price of ink is much cheaper than what I was paying with my last printer.
You can stop the irritating pop-up and the several seconds delay by going to Dell's uninstall and chossing only the this item, i cant rememeber what its called but you should be able to recognize it
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.
In my experience this HP 4x DVD+R media gives very poor performance. Results with the HP media: about 1 in 3 copies have unreadable spots. My "cheap" 50 pack spindle has become quite expensive considering my wasted time and wasted media. The problem isn't with the DVD burner, because other brands have offered me nearly flawless service.
I am pleased how quickly the capkeeper arrived. I just placed my order a few days ago, and it is already here.The capkeeper is just as promised. However, I do see a flaw in the design - the string attached is much shorter than I thought it would be.Also, I thought that 2 capkeepers were included, but I was wrong. I think that the title is a little misleading. You only get 1 for this price.*****UPDATE***** Since writing this review I have decided to no longer use capkeepers. Once the temperature rose above 70F, the adhesive consistantly moved around. Eventually it fell off. It's not worth the hassle.
Great product, easy to upload and easier to use. Great price and very fast shipping.
These Sony headphones are great for running or biking because once on your head they almost disappear and become a part of you. Their sound which is very good, (less bass than noise-isolating units that fit into the ear canal) but still allow you to hear outside sounds like cars for safety. Good price for a well designed unit.
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.)
Camera is for my wife. She loves it. Simple to operate and LCD is great.
I bought this primarily to upscale DVDs on my 4-year-old Phillips rear projection TV w/ optic output to a 4-year-old Bose LifeStyle 28 . Overall, very happy.Here's my preliminary results:Upscale of Indiana Jones & Last Crusade (1080i [613AMOD.iso]): awesome picture, Sound GreatXvid/Divx Torrent Tests:Doc Who New Earth: Sound is slightly out of Sync but picture much better than regular TVDesp Housewive: No sound problems, good pictureCFH (downloaded before available on google):Sound in sync, but video a little jerky (but it's a low quality video to begin with)I think the torrent issues are more with the videos and not the player. I would purchase this player again. Finally after 4 years, I can watch my DVDs in 1080i!!!!
My husband would ride his bike or mow the lawn and lose his signal before. Now he can ride and mow and always have a signal. He's not crazy about the ear buds sticking in his ear with no cushion but he likes the sound quality, volume control and of course being able to get and keep a signal.
I've owned a pair of Sony MDR-V6's for about 2 years. I mostly used them to listen to music and watch movies. I purchased the M40FS headphones after my MDRs were lost/stolen. These headphones have a much bigger soundstage than the MDRs, and are definitely better for movie watching. I also think they are far more comfortable than the MDRs. The only downside to these headphones is the need to purchase an adapter to use them on Macbook Pro's and their unwieldy long cords. I did not know about these downsides before purchasing them, but I would still purchase them again. Nice headphones.
Very amazing headphones for the price, and very light, and great to take to the gym. Sound like they are Bose headphones very good sound canceling can't hear a thing. Very good fit and love how they fold up. I would defiantly recommend getting a pair of these for the gym or for at home. I rate these 5 out of 5.
Seriously? The Shure SM57 sets the standard, which by all other instrument microphones are judged.No kidding. They work great with guitar (for a REAL acoustic guitar sound, drums, congas, tablas... You name it.. if it's an instrument the SM57 delivers.I hear it's good for vocals as well. When the President gives a speech, the SM57 is there.In my experience a vocalist better have above average pipes to use the SM57. The SM58 is better suited to those who lack vocal projection (most wannabe's).For instrument sound reinforcement... bar-none... the best.
Just the right size with my good ole psc1110...Since I use more b/w printing than color, I change them at about the same time. The HP28 and HP56 is a good combination. Some of the other reman cartridges don't cut it.
...its a Cat 6 cable! lol!One thing I can say is that I love the snagless end..especially with the wire craziness I have here! lol!
Usually Monster equipment is pretty expensive but this was on sale so I went for it. It works great. I used it for a recording interface which is a non traditional way of using it. However, It worked very well no glitches no audio artifacts at all. It is optical fiber so you really cant tell by ear the difference between a cheap cable and an expensive one. I went for the safer route and decided to stick with a credible name and brand. Well worth it.
I finally decided to move to digital for my SLRs after yet another slide processing lab shut down on me. I considered briefly a move to the excellent Canon systems but with a good inventory of Nikon lens that simply made no sense. The next decision was which Nikon. My needs quickly boiled down to the D80 or the D200. I did not need the minor bell and whistle differences of the D200 but I absolutely needed the better seals. Most of my photos are wildlife and landscape and wet, nasty conditions are often the case.The resolution is fabulous. I have experimented from 100 ISO up to 1000- all beautiful. To date I have taken shots mostly with a macro 60mm and wildlife with 300f4 with a 1.4 teleconverter. Stunning across the board.The ergonomics and control placement are great.(this is a personal matter I know) The camera FEELS like a sturdy piece of equipment. The grip fits my hands well. Perhaps the best thing about this camera for me is the fact that the controls seem to be exactly where I expect them to be. It is very intuitive. Even with only a few hundred shots I am quickly and almost without conscious thought making adjustments.In summary- I cannot remember any purchase that I have been this pleased with.
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.
I was replacing a pair of vintage(old) Sansui speakers.They sounded OK but looked their age.I had a small room and budget to match.The Polk R50's filled the gap!They have a small footprint,Nice cabinet work(cherry),and great(for the $,under $100 each)sound.I found they need a break-in period so give them some time before judging.The bass is OK but I am using a PSW with them.If you buy these right(FRYS.com,on sale) I think you will be satisfied.
I have had this product for one month and am pleased overall. Here are a few observations1)set up was simple and quick 2)I have had no software problems. interface is simple to use and reliable. 3)picture quality is very good on medium quality setting with a cable feed (leave the standard setting to the kids). very few artifacts. slight loss of picture quality in A/B comparison to the direct feed to the t.v. 4)the unit is always on and noisy. sounds like a dull hum. i use it in my bedroom and have to unplug it at night (remember this when it downloads program info for the following week). if you can safely enclose it in a ventilated space this may not be a problem. This is a major limiting factor and is the only reason for the loss of stars 5)i would be interested if others have this noise problem and any solutions e-mail robeanhead@yahoo.com
While I have owned several digital cameras,the Canon Digital Elph series has always amazed me. I owned the early 100 modle and gave it to my Father who has used it aroung the world. My S230 was used for over 5000 pictures before I retired it for the new S400. Honestly the 8x10 pictures I get from the new S400 are no better than the S230. The longer zoom is nicer, but the s230 still as other owners have said an oustanding camera that is small enough that you will acytually take it with you on the ski slpes or other action sports where a big slr type is just too big.
I love my X2. i use it for power point presentations and also have watched a movie using the X2. I did research before my purchase and have never had any problems.
This card reader does a nice job. Make sure you have the right Olympus camera. This is very easy to use, very plug-and-play if you use PC or Mac. It'll work as a mass storage device and you can import easily into iPhoto if you use MacOS like I do.
The unit worked just fine, packaging was great, when we packed it up to take it back the inside lid had where all the parts went. The radio has very poor reception. The wire antennae that came with it was useless, tried to buy an aftermarket antennae and all those have coaxial ends, so had to look for an "F" adapter from the radio to thecoaxial, finally found one at Frys; but still could not get good reception. So willbe returning it. The IPOD dock worked great and the CD player worked great and the whole unit was nice and small and it had a nice sound,
If you plan on taking pictures indoors with this camera, save yourself the hassle of returning it and run away now. This camera has no flash, and therefore all indoor pictures are dark, blurry and terribly out of focus. Stay away.
I can't believe this is possible and so easy to use, yet everyone isn't doing it. Well I guess not everyone feels there is a need for a video phone just yet.This one is great because all you need to do is place it atop your television, or empty spot in your entertainment center like us, and it will wirelessly connect to your wireless network in the home and you can call anyone else with a video conferencing unit, or other i2eye owners. My cousin has a unit at their home and we call each other all the time now. :)The initial setup is fairly easy as long as you follow the directions in the easy setup guide they give you. We associated our i2eye with a phone number so other people with i2eyes just call us by typing in our phone number on the remote. Or use the speed dial with the remote. Only like 3 clicks and you're calling youre friends over the internet. Very cool.
I bought this hub a few months ago and it has been on ever since!Positive points:1. Idiot proof; very easy to install2. Consumes very little energy3. Dual speed4. Has LEDs to indicate whether the line is working5. Looks quite cool! (Metallic blue)Negative points:NoneHope this helped, Hil
This system has been on my Dish Direct Den setup for two years and worked SUPER !Had the tv and sensor above the fireplace and the Blu-Ray, DVD, Sat box in a cabinet on the shared wall in the kitchen...BUT...Dish service was less than good - so I thought I'd try direct... the installer somehow ruined the setup... looking for another set...
My daughter (24 months) could not use a regular mouse so I bought her a child size mouse. She still couldn't use it properly so I tried this trackball. Now she has no problems at all! No longer does she call me to click the right thing in her game. She can do it herself without any hesitation. It is perfect for little hands. And if it needs to go on the family computer, you don't have to uninstall the grown up mouse, they can both work on the same computer at the same time.
I am no techno-freak, just a straight-point-and shooter. This camera is actually two in one. Having a wide angle and long range zoom in one unit is a dream come through. The pictures are of great quality and this is all I care. In the past I used the canon S2-IS, but I feel that this one is superior, especially with the wide angle and the more compact size. Love it.
The product did not connect to my laptop (despite the product summary saying it was compatible) due to a lack of clearance on the actual plug- in to the computer. It basically wasn't long enough to plug in to the laptop to allow for recharging.
I looked at similar items in the large retail stores before purchasing and found them much more expensive for the same product. Packaging was old and falling apart, but product arrived in fine shape and works well.
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.
worked perfect as expected...was not included in the Nikon coolpix package - shame it should not have been additional expense but was
Got it on time and as described.I am pleased with it. Just what I wanted.Will buy it again if I need it.
Very good sound. 1/2 star off for awkward positioning of wires & shortness of individual leads. 1/2 star off for the actual earplugs - the seal is SO good that body sounds (swallowing, coughing, etc.) tend to overwhelm the sound from the earphones (which is just how this kind of earphone works, I suppose).
This tiffen UV filter is one of the worst made ones on the market. The glass is not set inside the plastic frame because it spins when you clean it which leaves glass dust on the top of your lens. Don't buy this filter as you will need to spend more money to replace it!!!
Useful product , but is not compatible with earlier versions. We bought this because we had an older battery already. The new charger will not plug into the old battery.
I brought these head phones for my daughter portable dvd player and I must say I got my moneys worth! first of all they swirl, no more tangle cords (+. and they are very low costing. I thought I was gonna get a piece of crap, but I must say I am thinking about buying another pair for myself, great sound and the bass OMG is GR8.
The Sony AM/FM/TV portable radio is exactly what I hoped to find, but had been unable to locate in our local stores (Radio Shack, Wallmart, etc.). I felt the shipping cost was a bit steep, but the sales price was very reasonable. I appreciate the delivery tracking information, and have been most happy with the selections and service from Amazon. Thank you!
I had bought the speakers. they came within 2 days. they come with 2 speakers and a subwoofer. they hold 30 wats each speaker. they go really loud, sound great as well.they also light up, you can set it so they will change colors, or you can just set it on one color that you like. they also have a beat detector, so they blink along with the music.i am happy with my order, i would reccomend this, not only for sound but they are visually really cool,very clubby.
This product is fine for those who want only mp3 files. However, it represents itself as supporting other formats. WMA (used for netlibrary audiobooks) does not work well (the audio skips). There are much better players for the money.
The product information lists the measurements for this unit, but if you are like me measurements probably don't help you much. This MP3 player is huge. One reviewer wrote that it would easily fit in his hand or pocket, well so would my cell phone and guess what they are practically the same size. Compared to some of the Sony and Samsung units this thing is a Cadillac.The sound quality is very good, but not better than my wife's Samsung, which she can easily clip to her shirt or put in her pocket. Putting this thing in my shirt pocket makes my shirt sag and putting it in my pants pocket . . .well, you get the idea.
I had a pair of Shure E2c earbuds, and I thought that they delivered the best sound I'd ever experienced from anything smaller than my Bose noise-canceling headphones. When a piece broke off one of the buds and Shure wanted $50 to repair it (plus tax and shipping), I went looking; the Etymotic ER6 got good reviews, and Amazon offered it at a great price, so I went for it. And all I can say is "Wow!"First of all, the triple flange silicone tips fit perfectly; they are so comfortable I'm constantly in danger of forgetting that I have the phones in; and they do almost as good a job of isolating outside sounds as the Bose phones. And the sound is immaculate - not too much bass, crystal-clear highs, and midtones with no color at all. If you have a good equalizer (I use SRS iWOW on my Mac, and I love it), you'll hear every tiny nudge you give it.People who want a lot of bass might want to look elsewhere; the Etymotic phones won't deliver the thump that some folks seem to associate with "hi-fi" sound. But for those of us listening to acoustic music, classic rock, jazz, or classical, these phones deliver gladness and a joyful sound.My only quibble with the Etymotic phones is the cord, which seems a little skimpy; I'm not sure that it will be able to stand up to the relatively hard use I give it. I work all day long on my laptop, and I'll move, in the course of a typical day, to perhaps 5 different venues; each move involves wrapping the phones up and putting them away, then taking them out at the next place I settle down.But the sound! Ah, such sound! And for less than $75, delivered.Richard
junk !!!the docking device falls apart in no time...forget it !!!
I have only used my heating pad a few times but it works very good. I am 71 so I have a lot of aches and pains and bursiss. the heating pad is large enough to cover all the painfull points. I am very satisfied.
Nice design and look. Volume and sound is not great but good. Biggest complaint (and it's pretty big) is that it won't/can't charge my Ipod Touch 2nd generation. Second complaint; at low volumes there is a crackling/static noise. Definitely going to return even if I have to eat the original shipping cost.
I'm really glad I read all the customer reviews for the Canon SD200. I was hesitant to buy one because of the problems with the LCD's and then I found a review that mentioned this product. I received today and placed it on the camera and not only is it a perfect fit, it floats just above the screen so that nothing touches the LCD. There are extra adhesives strips so it can be reapplied as needed. I bought my brother a Canon SD200 for Christmas, so I got him one of these, too!
I am very pleased with my purchase. The skin fit my Zen Vision M (30GB) perfectly; I had no trouble at all getting it on when it arrived. I read other reviews, one person said that the skin collected lint- I do not have any problems with the skin collecting dirt or lint, the skin feels great and does exactly what it is supposed to by protecting the Zen. I also have no trouble at all using the scroll pad on the Zen with the skin on (I read that others had trouble with this as well). I won't be using the belt clip that came in the package. I, like others, could not figure out how to get it to attach to the skin (it seems like it wouldn't work very well anyway). The stand is a bit wobbly, but does the trick if you want the Zen to stand up on a flat surface to watch the screen. All in all I am very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend this product for your Zen!
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.
1. Use the magnesium batteries. 2. Use the USB attachment. 3. Learn to use the shutter button instead of the power switch. 4. Learn to adjust the aim for close work. 5. Get a lenscap keeper. 6. Realize the limitations of the &quot;manual&quot; mode--a misnomer.. 7. Use Photoshop, sharpen, adjust contrast. 8. Enjoy, enjoy.
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.
Harness is working well w/ my new deck that I installed in my vehicle, it just took a little while to crimp on all the wire butt-ends but well worth the time.
This is by far one of the worst DVD players I've had the misfortune to own. Although it is a 5-disc player, it does not have continuous play - therefore one must press play to move on to the next CD. The player responds very slowly to each command - for example it takes approximately 30-45 secs after pressing the open/close button for the unit to open, or after pressing the menu button for you to be able to select a menu option. The only good thing I'd say is that the sound - once the unit plays (and it is temperamental, is quite good. Frankly, the only reason I haven't returned this player is because I can't find the receipt!
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...
Price was unbelievably low. Had factory seal on package. Installed and ran memtest for 24hrs with no issues. Would buy from this vendor again.
I recently bought a home theater projector, and though I originally intended to wait until the next high definition DVD standard (i.e. BluRay) was supported before upgrading my DVD player, the awful scaling artifacts I saw with it made me decide to find a replacement earlier than I had intended.I first tried the Samsung 841 and overall was pleased with its picture quality using its digital (DVI) output as the feed to my projector. But several mechanical quirks as well as lots of negative feedback on audio/visual news forums (as well as by several Amazon reviewers) convinced me to try the Denon 1910. Well, about the only positive thing I can say about this player is that it has a nice remote. The first problem I noticed with the 1910 was that the picture now looked very washed out. Luckily I remembered reading on an AV forum that this was because the player's black level setting, which artificially brightens the image, is turned on by default. Normally I wouldn't consider something like this to be a major issue, but the fact that I probably never would have figured out on my own how to unset this "feature" (as it is not an option on the video settings menu, but is for some reason accessible only through the hidden-in-a-crowd-of-buttons Mode button) is reason enough to dock this player 1 star.Even worse, though, and the real reason I advise people to stay away from this player (at least when used with a projector) is that the Denon 1910 suffers from a bad case of what is called macro-blocking, where swirling clouds of brown, purple, and gray rectangles appear on what are supposed to be dark fields. I never had this problem with the Samsung 841, and so decided to return the Denon 1910 the next day. Lots of the reviewers here would disagree with my decision, and perhaps on their display devices the 1910 does work better. But if you have a high-end projector chances are you'll get a better picture relying on its circuitry to do scaling, de-interlacing, etc., and all you want from your player is the ability to cleanly put bits on the wire, which the Samsung 841 seems much better at doing than the Denon 1910.
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.
OMG. I'd kinda gotten comfortable being lost. I've never had a sense of direction so it's how I've spent my life. I'm good with left or right, but god forbid someone says east or west. This little goodie has really thrown a wrench into the works. Now I'm ... (uncomfortably) finding my way around.If you can get passed the digital voice saying "RECALCULATING" everytime you make the wrong turn, this is the item for you. And let me tell you, I hear "recalculating" alot!My only bone of contention is that it doesn't find a satellite quickly enough . . . especially if I'm on my cell phone. Would love it if they could fix that!Even with that issue, its totally worth it.Respectfully,Steve
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.
I bought this because I had lost a hard drive to heat buildup in my laptop. It works well with my larger Dell laptop, but is pretty thick. I like it.I got one for my wife's smaller and cheaper Dell laptop. The only problem is that you can't have the cooler plugged in to the USB port when you turn the laptop on. Wait until the laptop boots before plugging it in, or the boot fails. I guess it pulls too much current to compete with the disk spinning up.
I bought this so I could hook up a new heat sink with a fan to add to the existing fan behind my CPU. I plugged the fan into this product, plugged the product right into the power supply lines, fan spins and keeps my new CPU cool.This product works for what I needed it for, I have no complaints.
there is no pen in the stylus, if you're looking for a combined stylus with pen, keep on looking forward this stylus is not like pictured
This TV is huge. I was originally planning on purchasing a 50-55 inch TV at the $2K price range. There is a lot of value in this TV.HDTV looks awesome. It even looks better than DVDs playing through over the component cables. This TV doesn't have 1080p support (it has 1080i though), but you're not really missing anything because most HDTV programs aren't transmitted higher than 720p (which this TV fully supports). This TV also supports Cablecards if your cable provider has them available.The other semi-problem mentioned earlier was that there wasn't enough high end inputs (hdmi, DVI), and it's true though there are enough component inputs if you prefer that. The Anynet function and TV Guide feature was useless for me, but it's always nice to have extra features.One of the neatest features is plugging my computer into the TV through the D-Sub (15 pin monitor) input. Though some care has to be made so you don't accidentally set the resolution to something that can't be displayed properly on the TV. It is pretty finicky when it comes to what resolutions can be displayed unlike a regular monitor.One other minor issue I had was the viewing angle. The TV doesn't come with a stand, so some thought has to be put into the placement of this TV. For optimal viewing, you want to be able to be eye level with the center of the TV.Overall, I am very satisfied with this TV purchase and recommend it as a very good DLP solution for those that don't need the 1080p or a lot of the higher end digital inputs.edit - The newer 61" 1080p model (HL-R6168W) from Samsung might be more value for only a few hundred dollars more as of the prices posted on Amazon today (4.3.06).
This hub is awesome! It's plug & play, much smaller than you would think from the picture, and works great. I'm extremely happy with this purchase and recommend it to everyone.
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.
Original ink was solid and seems to last much longer then refill product of similar caliber.
This retails at around $99. If you use a remote and you can't view the song tracks on the screen, so you would have to get up and walk across the room to look anyway!The VIDEO iPOD (80gb) supports direct RCA connections thru the headphone jack for VIDEO and AUDIO. You do need to use the Apple cable for $20. Generic 3 way RCA to 8mm cables don't insert deep enough into the iPOD to get the video connection. Using Handbrake on Mac, I can then take my DVD's with me on the road with the master copies safe and sound at home. It is like a TiVo in my pocket.Also, using the Onkyo, you give up your s-Video port. Most TV's only have one. Also, they could have simply used the component video lead (yellow RCA) direct to the AMP, and reduced the complicated wiring.Ah well.
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.
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 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.
I am very pleased with the Samsung 56" 1080p DLP HDTV. The picture is very sharp and the colors look so vivid. I've had the t.v. a little over a month and recently upgraded to HD satellite. I also own a Xbox360 and absolutely love how much clearer it looks over my 32" LCDTV. I would definitely recommend this t.v. to any one looking for a great picture at a decent price.
I've owned 3 different sets of bluetooth headphones. These are the only ones I still have. I've owned them for 9 months and I run 5 miles every morning with them connected currently to my Palm Pre. No issues. Seamless switching from music player to phone calls when someone calls me. The volume isn't phenomenal but they're very sufficient.This is pretty new technology folks, and my experience with these have been very good. I only paid $25 for mine shipped and all, and frankly I wouldn't pay more than that but I am very frugal. If you're looking for a reliable, durable, sweat resistant pair of bluetooth headphones, these will do just fine.
What good is a LAPtop cooling pad if you can't put it on your LAP??? Nowhere in the basic description does it mention the open back. If I sit it on my lap the fans hit my legs b/c they are totally open! I would have to put a book then the cooling pad and then the computer. Rediculous.Don't waste your money.
This is a good quality product. I ordered the wrong size so I had to return it, but its a good product and was shipped very fast.
The only reason this gets a 1 star is because there is no 0 star option. I have installed this card in three different machines with windows xp and windows mce and the card refuses to work. I've even tried 3 full reformats and installs with only my video card and this capture card with no luck. Have downloaded and installed all the latest drivers from Hauppauge. Still no luck. Windows detects this card just fine but WinTV2000, MCE, SageTV, Snapstream BeyondTV, ChrisTV, and GBPVR will not recognize it. I have been working on this thing for 4 solid days and decided to send it back, but since it's been more than 30 days since my purchase, Amazon will not take it back. I have been working on computers for 20 years now and have never had this much trouble with a piece of hardware. Looks like my only option left is to throw it in the dumpster (which is where it belongs). Stay away from this one unless you're anxious to pull all your hair out.
this SD card has so many uses, I've plugged it to my camera, PS3, and USB car adapter and have been able to effortlessly transfer, RIP, and play music and videos(even full 2+ hour movies). You can't beat the cost at all.
This is the perfect cable for a 4 pin S Video part on my laptop and connects just fine into my big TV, can watch and listen using the tv controls. I love my new monitor ( my TV). Its working just fine long enough to keep ur laptop far away from the TV.
We've owned this external burner for 6 years (purchased in 2005), and it still works wonderfully. Now that disk media is becoming irrelevant, we've used this drive many times to install the OS on different machines without removable media. Every machine so far recognizes the drive without additional software. We are in the market for a new (home-built) PC and were looking at internal DVD burners, but decided against buying one at all because we will simply use this drive to install OS. Besides that, the only time this drive should come out of the drawer is to burn new images onto our networked storage to create a virtual drive image.Admittedly, this drive is extremely loud and does seem to be pretty slow. In exchange for its longevity and versatility, that's an insignificant trade-off especially when considering how we use it.
Although it produces a nice picture on my 37" LCD it broke after only 7 months of use. I bought it refurbished from overstick and it now plays for about 15 mins and then just turns off. Actually, it doesn't turn off completely. The disc continues to spin but the the main display turns off and and the signal to the tv goes dead. The only display light left on is the blue HDMI light. All my other dvd players have worked for many years, which I thought this one would do as well, but the Philips just crapped out all of a sudden. I'm now quite skeptical of Philips. Buyer beware.
You can't buy a better sounding 12" sub for under $200. Works fantastic with my Energy classic Take satellites. The sub blends so well with the entire system, and I feel good replacing the 8" sub that came with the Energy classic (didn't even feel that this 8" sub was working at times). This sub is not just about the rumble - it does more than that. If you are listening to music, this delivers the base frequencies more clearly than you would imagine. If you are like me looking for the best mid-range sub to compete your home theater, wait no more...
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!
I just got this the other day. It fits perfect and looks even better. It doesn't leave room for the ipod to move around inside the case so it stays put. The description calls it a "hard" case, which it is, but it has a nice hard rubber feel to it. All ports are easily accesible and the port for which you use to connect to the computer has a locking hinge protector so it's not exposed when you take it on the go, great for dust and lint protection.All in all, it seems a bit pricy for just a case but the look, feel, and functionality make it all worth while.I highly recommend this case!
Very easy to use on my Dell Inpsiron laptop. Locks securely to the docking station or to the laptop. No complaints.
this compliments the m70 fronts, m40s wide fronts & m70 surrounds perfectly. dialogue is clear, better than the mordaunt-short carnival speaker it replaced. is quite large so be prepared!! have mine sitting on top of my 60" lg plasma on a shelf attached to back of the tv, it's not that heavy, just long & wide! great setup for the beginner or budget minded audioholic like myself. hsu vtf2-mk4 rounds it out :)
It was a good thing I got a year warranty on this thing because a month before its &quot;first anniversary&quot; with me, it wouldn't work properly. I couldn't even move it an inch without the CD/MP3 skipping sporatically. After it stopped working all together, I sent it in for a replacement. I know they replaced it as promised because my old one had a scratch on it, this one didn't. Well, it still has problems and sometimes acts like a miniature LP player where if it doesn't like a particular song it will become stuck. Silence ensues and I'm walking around listening to nothing. I am wondering if perhaps this particular model can't stand constant play, as I do listen to my MP3's constantly! but still, it's just a CD player and even on regular store-bought CD's it does this &quot;help I'm stuck!&quot; thing. Not even skipping a few seconds helps and I end up having to kick it across the room a few times before it behaves itself!In spite of all that, I love it and use it all of the time. I go through a hella lot of batteries, but what else can I do? It does help to have rechargable batteries and about this 120 second anti skip?? All I can find to program on this blue beauty is 10 sec. and 40 sec. Lately it takes up to a full minute to load any sort of CD and I'm really wishing for something that won't have to use CD's at all, although, I hate the thought of converting all of my CD's into MP3's just to listen to them! Choices and decisions! I say, go for something different and perhaps RioVolt will discontinue this beast.
I usually stay away from buds because they are always uncomfortable or they just fall right out. These have an odd shape that sorta "pops" into your ear and doesn't come out, it comes with other sizes but I stuck with the small ones. The sound quality sounds extremely clear and "bassy" paired with my Cowon S9 and even got complemented on the awesome bass it produced. Another thing I like is that they are almost noise canceling I guess that because of the rubber material part you put in your ear. Anyway these are the best especially for the price, I have no complaints and neither should you!
Very cheap for about $30 and free shipping for a 1gb ram stick, that's a good deal. The other day I went to Bestbuy to check out their prices, and its nearly $55 for a 1gb stick and I knew immediately that online it's cheaper. The Corsair 1gb ram stick quickly boosted my computer, booting sequence became faster, faster download time and so on. 5 stars definite. Shipping had it come on time, no problem. Thank you Amazon for this product.
I've owned these headphones for over 4 years now and love them to death, almost literally (will explain later). I purchased these for my computer mainly for gaming. Before these I have never purchased headphones that were more than $25. My older computer didn't have a very good sound card and they still sounded great. Now I built a new computer with a good sound card and these blew me away again!These headphones are some of the most durable headphones I have ever owned. I have lost count of how many times they have fallen from my desk. They have been stepped on once, not very hard though because I practically jumped backwards when I saw what I was about to step on. They are getting cracks in the frame of the headphones but for how much abuse I have put them through I can't complain at all.Considering how much these have dropped in price I'm considering buying these again instead of purchasing the HD595s.
bought this mouse for my son in college since he has been doing a lot of work on his laptop. He said it works great and already is noticing there is less pain in his arm now that he is no longer using the embedded laptop mouse. A must for people who mouse a lot.
I purchased this item for my partner in order for her to record books-on-cd and it seems to be working fine.
works well running from my pc to my 50inch picture is crisp and clear with no flaws
If you have small ear canals, these won't work even on the smallest-sized bud. You will have no bass, and they will be uncomfortable. I bought them and after spending an hour trying to make them sound as good as the $10 pair from wal-mart, returned them. I have a feeling the negative reviewers have small ears, and the positive have normal to big ears.
When I first saw the price for these Sennheiser HD201 headphones, I thought there was gonna be a trick involved, because the price was so low. So I was waiting for bad news all the way out of the package until I heard the sound and I was blown away! The sound was so smooth and highs so transparent. Now I must listen to all of my music again for the first time. I highly recommend these sonic miracles!
Bought one for my wife and I (both grad students that spend a lot of time in the library and public spaces). It fits fully in my hand to give you a sense of the size. Easily fits both my HP and her Macbook.Pros: Lightweight, very portable, retractable chord, fits easily in my laptop bag.Cons: Cable is pretty thin (think a spaghetti noodle width) that can be cut with sturdy cutters (but really, who carries these around in the library?)Overall, satisfied with the product, feel much safer leaving the laptop now, but understand that it's only one level of security and not the final answer. Having a cable I think helps deter while it gives me a little peace of mind.
These sound great, and are extremely comfortable. Sound doesn't get way too loud even at max volume.Clear sound, lightweight and great price.
Returned before it was ever used. No problem with product. Only that other equipment was not compatible with using this product. Easy return. Still awaiting credit on account. JG
The price was great, the shipping was instantanous,the only draw back was the shipping charges.
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.
This thing has most or all of the main GPS features you could want. The bluetooth speakerphone is excellent as well. I would say the only con is the actual size of the screen (it is pretty small). Overall, five star review.
This is a very good lens for the price. The optics are excellent. The only downside is that the autofocus speed is relatively slow.
this product works very wellhas a FM radio so, you can swicht from your music libraryto fm any time, also the have very good customer supportat case you have any issue.
I recently bought SONY DVPCX995V 400 DVD changer and it solved my storage problem, not only it can store 400 DVDs, it also produce an excellent picture quality when using HDMI at 1080i. At price offered it is a bargain.It has resume feature for the last 40 disks used, which is very good when you have so many titles in one placeThe only drawback is data entry, it is awkward and not stable. The data LOAD feature is useless. My suggestion is to prepare your spreadsheet in some logical order you can follow before stacking you DVDs in this player. If you misplace any title it will be nightmare to locate.I highly recommend this player for those with many titles and would like to see superb quality playback.Message to SONY "improve data entry, LOAD and search features"
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
The initial projector was D.O.A. and I was given a refurbished one in return. It worked OK but the color was off. After about 5 months later it developed a shadow on the right edge. I sent it in for repair and when it returned, it would not focus beyond 3 feet. I sent it in for repair again and it just returned. It now powers itself down as soon as it turns the lamp on.This projector is a DUD!
this player is very good well worth it, you wont be mad
I got this when my 8 port switch ran out of open slots. This thing works great. Setup is as easy as plugging all your cables in it. It runs extremely quiet and has been cool to the touch. I've had great experiences with other D-Link products so I'm assuming (hoping) this will be the same. Also comes with a lifetime warranty which you don't often see on competing products.
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 was worried that I wouldn't have enough room for everything but once I started putting in all my necessities, I was really pleased. I can fit my Dell Inspiron 7500 in the computer pocket and my cords, books, folders, discman, snacks, and clothes in the large pocket. The outside pockets are great for water bottles and the pocket in the middle holds everything that used to be in my purse.If you're in college and don't have time to run back to your room between classes this bag will help alot! I would definately buy it again!
I am very happy with this product. It looks great and plays through almost any activity without the CD jumping. Overall very pleased!
The worst POS I have ever purchased! Just like a few of the other reviewers, I bought this DVD/VCR combo and it was fine for a few months. Then WHAM... locks up within minutes of playing ANY DVD! I am fed up! I have cleaned it with a CD-Rom cleaner, I have looked inside it. I have whacked it up against the side of the case, nothing helps. I am dreading dealing with Samsung because I can get to every part of their website of course except the SUPPORT AREA!! Imagine that! I am annoyed and furious that I pay $130 for something.. that just happens to take a DUMP about 10 days after the 90 day warranty ends. Seems too much of a coincidence to me!MY ADVICE??? STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!!!
this is my first 256mb cf card. seat-o-the-pants-meter says it's at least as fast, if not a little faster, than the generic 128mb and 64mb cards i have used before (all 4x). compatibility is good, it worked in both my camera (said it would on the lexar webpage, nice compatibility list there) and pda (not on the lexar page)...i kind of like to see a lifetime warranty on these kind of things, but 5 years probably constitutes a lifetime for this technology so i'm not overly worried about that...throw in the rebate and u get name brand for generic price...such a deal...
After less than two weeks of use both earbuds came off.Lousy quality. Why even make something this poor quality?
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.
This does not securely hold a Dell Inspiron - thankfully mine fell on my chair instead of all the way to the floor when it slid off. Use with caution!
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.
If you're considering buying a MacBook pro consider exactly what type of user you are, power, casual, gamer, wordprocessor, etc. before stepping into this product. What you get from the feature reviews is a lot about system specifications, which will help you determine if the machine is cutting edge enough for you, but might not necessarily help you determine if the MBP will fit as nicely as your favorite pair of shoes.I believe the system specs were covered in the feature reviews, or you can just go to Apple's website and pull down the same information, so let me try and cover what hasn't been covered yet.If you are like me, and hate carrying around a heavy piece of equipment from place to place, the MBP is a good option. It is very portable, at just over five pounds, it is a great choice for a user who is always on the move. Even with the battery pack in the case I find myself not complaining about the weight.However, this portability does have a draw back - in creating a compact notebook the components are very close together and the mechanisms for maintaining cool temperatures inside the MBP are not quite up to par. Anyone who has actually used a MBP for more than an hour will tell you that even during normal operation it gets very warm to the touch, and sometimes too hot to use comfortably. If you are the type of person who likes to use a laptop on the lap or to type for long periods of time directly on the device, the MBP might not be for you. Because the case is metal it acts as something of a heat-sink, meaning that the entire device will eventually get warm, if not very hot. This is by far the biggest drawback of the MBP. If the device was always cool to the touch and you could set it on your lap I would have given it 5 stars, but alas, such is not the case.If you are like me and will be using the MBP as a primary device at a desk or workstation, I highly suggest buying a secondary keyboard and a mouse for it. You will find yourself getting very uncomfortable with the heat if you don't.Secondly, in response to what other users have said about the MBP not seeming as fast as other macs, I would say that this is true only initially before apple's programs are converted to Universal Binary (a code which can be run natively on the Core Duo). Applications which run on the MBP or any apple with an Intel chip and are not marked by the Universal logo, run under a seamlessly integrated program called Rosetta. Because Rosetta as to translate the application into a code that Intel processor can understand some of the "speed" is lost. However, with a little patience Apple will role out more UB apps in the future, thereby taking advantage of the MBP. I was running one of Apple's most robust programs "Aperture" on my MBP flawlessly.In closing, I just want to say that my biggest suggestion to people is to consider the heat issue and consider how you use the computer. If you're looking for a true lap "laptop," I'd look elsewhere (or at the plastic covered MacBook). If you're looking for a mobile powerhouse pick up the MBP.
I bought this unit used on Amazon for $40, a great deal. I already own a JBL Soundstage, which cost me $130, and find both models are crips and offer excellent separation. For the last several months, I've been listening to the iM600 in the living room and notice the following: First, the radio function renders inferior reception so that I never use it. Second, after getting a much larger JBL Radial, I really appreciate the iM600's depth and richness for its size. I must give it the highest recommendation but forget the radio.Update: The JBL Radial, which I got on Amazon on sale for $99, is by the far the best speaker I've purchased for my iPod yet.
The flash card arrived in perfect working order. The card comes in the dreaded clear plastic packaging that you can only open with scissors, but other than that, no issues.
Although I havent had a lot of time to play with my camera, so far I love it. I need a warm day so I can go outside and play with it! Amazon provided a quick and easy ordering process for the exact camera I was looking for.
This monitor has actually has made me happy my old monitor died! The quality and value of this monitor is excellent. Using Mac OS 10.2, and a Radeon 8500 video card with this monitor, and everything was easy plug and play. Choice of resolution and picture position were easy to adjust. Full manual is at the manufacturer website, envisionmonitor.com. I selected carefully from many brands and am pleased with my choice.
Wanted headphones to listen to computer at work. These far exceed my expectations. I love them. A Co-worker has the bose earbuds and they are definitely comparable. Great product for the price.
I picked up a pair of these for a recent international plane flight. They were fantastic. I also own a pair of Shure E2Cs which are about the same price. I find the Etymotic's to be better for air travel because the extra base boost makes up for the ambient noise issues of the aircraft. I use the foam earplug pieces rather than the rubber ones and get a great seal. I also found the weight of the Etymotics to be lighter and my ears didn't get fatigued as quickly. Now, they still stick out a little bit which is tougher for sleeping on your side, but again compared to the Shure's this was much improved. If I am listening in a quiet room for a couple of hours I will choose the Shures. If I am on a plane for 12 hours I will definately take the Etymotics.
Casio Exilim EX-V7 Silver 7.2MP Digital Camera with 7x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomMy camera went bad from a very commonly reported manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error message in the model. Since this is a common defect from the manufacture, they should fix everyone's camera at their expense, but they refused to fix it unless we all pay over $100 for their manufacturing defect plus shipping charges! Don't buy Casio products! They don't stand behind the quality of their product. I will not be sending it back for repairs, it's not worth it. I'm sure you'll be able to find a better cameras for $179 almost the same price that Casio will charge you to repair their manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error...When it worked it was an awesome camera until Casio's manufacturing defect "camera stabilizer is not available" error! I'm looking into buying a Olympus Stylus Tough. As for Casio they should stick to making watches..... I will never buy a Casio product "EVER"....
My children and I love anything to do with water, so I wanted a small digital camera that I could carry at all times, but I needed something that allowed me to use the camera at the beach, in the pool, at the water parks, etc. This has been a terrific combination for us. I carry the Dimage XT with me in my purse, but when we travel or go to the beach, etc. I use the marine case. We recently visited Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio and it rained during the afternoon. I was able to continue taking pictures of the kids on various rides throughout the afternoon without a care. It was wonderful!The case is extremely easy to use. The obvious drawback is the size is larger with the case, but it still fits in your hand well and is easy to take one-handed pictures with. Be sure not to scratch the case over the LCD area or the lens area. Other than that, it is easy to use and has stood up to our active family very well. You are unable to use the optical viewfinder with the case on the camera, but I tend to use the LCD screen anyway, so that was not something that I even considered when I purchased the case.A great buy to protect your tiny digital camera. The depth rating of 100 feet for an extended amount of time is worth purchasing this over a plain "waterproof" camera that can be splashed or submerged less than five feet for less than 30 minutes!
The volume is very good. The sound is clear. I especially like the small size. My car is equipped with only a CD player, so I needed something that would play my books on tape. This can run on 4 AA batts.(I have a Sony that needs 8 C batts.!) If you need a portable, you'll enjoy using this one.
It has better sound than Sony's E5xx models, longer battery life (about 23 hours). It is very thin (half the size of a regular discman) and light weight (only 7oz). I like the &quot;repeat function&quot; a lot. It is very handy when you want to study a piece of music on a particular track. I can carry it anywhere, it does not seem take any space. I shake it and walk with it. The cd does not skip. But I never try to run with it because you are not supposed to do so. If you are the kind of person who cares about design, weight, size and functions (not the cost), you should get this model.
Before you buy this, take the 60 bucks and wipe your a** with it. That will give you a whole lot more satisfaction than this cd player will ever do.
I GOT THIS AND IT FELT REALLLY LOOSE AND STUFF AND IT DIDNT WORK! ITS A VERY UNRELIABLE PRODUCT. OH AND THE VOLUME IS SUPER LOUD ON IT EVEN IF YOUR COMPUTER VOLUME IS LOW.
Nice little drive: works well, good price, easy to use, looks nice - no complaints
Excellent value and quality product.Ran this from an external esata port back into the machine casing to connect to a HDD.
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!
I love this Camera the only thing I wish was better is the zoom other than that I have taken pictures at dawn & dusk and the pics are great.
I bought this at big lots on sale for $5. I didn't expect much epecially the fact that there is one button and a big wheel. It's fun to play with, but all it does is make the LP scrating noise, so don't expect to make a big DJ career of remixing songs from buying this, but good for the mini-DJ! You also can't save remixes (Just remix it again, you can make it sound the same easy.) NOTE: This works with the 4th Generation Photo iPod, the iPod Mini, and the iPod Video. I DOES NOT WORK WITH THE IPOD NANO!!!!! I think it might work with the 3rd Generation, but I'm not sure. If you just want to make your songs sound cooler buy it! (and if you really want to do more with your songs, also consider iPod Beatz!)
The jack works as promised. Voice quality is very good, it has very simple installation. That is about all one can ask.
The cord snapped and the plug broke within 2 days and I never used the car charger so that would probably break too.
I was already spending a ton of money on my new home theater system and TV and it was killing me to see the prices for some of the speaker mounts... until I found these!They're not the highest quality out there, but they are definitely worth the price. They are able to be mounted in a variety ways, including through standard 1/4" or 6/32" speaker mount holes or using a speaker's keyhole mount.They come with the following parts so you can mount them to almost any speaker, regardless of their mounting holes:- 20 wall anchors and screws.- 10 6/32" short speaker screws- 10 6/32" long speaker screws- 10 1/4" short speaker screws- 10 1/4" long speaker screws- 10 hex nutsThe maximum weight for these mounts is 10 lbs per speaker.Although advertised as "black", they're not a pure black (as they don't really match my pure black Energy speakers). They're sort of gray-black. Not a big deal for me personally, but I thought I should pass that along. :)Overall, a great value.
The e310 is a fantastic pocket pc. I know people with the iPaq, and they all look at my unit with envy. It is sleek, very slim, and superlight for a colour pocketpc. It performs all the normal functions, and with a 128mb SD card is great! I store all my photos, about 50 music tracks and more on the unit.The only quibbles I have are:1. I have been unable to obtain a serial port cradle. At home I use the USB but in the office I need a serial cradle. That is a bummer!2. The support from the rebate centre has been abysmal. I sent in all relevant forms, they then said I had not, then said to photocopy the back of the 'laptop', etc etc. Not too sure if I will ever see the rebate!
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.
When I bought this camera I did not knew anything about cameras. I has all the right ingredients for you to learn how to take great pictures. It helped me learn how to use the aperture, how to manage the light, get away from that awful auto-picture taking. I still have it after 6 years and it just won't die. I thought about selling it but am attached to it.
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 have one of those old 17" 1GHz flat Panel iMac's that look like a lamp.Apple iMac Desktop with 17" M8935LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive)The card needed for this computer is not as straight forward as it could be on Apple's web site. I am here to say that if you have this 1GHz computer this is the card that you need. Below is a truncated list of iMacs and the cards they need from apples website. As you can see there are 2 listings for 17" iMacs one that is specifically listed as a flat panel and one that is just listed as 1 GHz. What it boils down to is that ANY iMac that is 1 GHz or greater will need this Extreme card.iMac (Slot Loading) AirPortiMac (Summer 2000) AirPortiMac (Early 2001) AirPortiMac (Summer 2001) AirPortiMac (Flat Panel) AirPortiMac (17-inch Flat Panel) AirPortiMac (17-inch 1GHz) AirPort ExtremeiMac (USB 2.0) AirPort ExtremeiMac G5 (All models) AirPort ExtremeIf you have the 700 or 800 GHz 17" flat panel iMac.Do not get this card. You need the original Airport cardApple Airport Card - Network adapter - AirPort - 802.11bInstallation was easy. I popped it in, booted up, waited a few seconds for the card to find available networks then selected my modem and logged in. Simple! I also allowed the keychain to always access the password so I did not have to verify it every time. Regardless of what the sellers say THERE IS NO INSTALLATION SOFTWARE. All you need to do is make sure your computer is up to date with the Apple software updater and your good to go. If you have hidden some updates over the years it would be good to review them to make sure you did not skip an essential update. Other than that there is no additional software.I should have done this years ago. I have had the computer since 2003 and have been using a pluglink wire adapter to get internet to this computer but it no longer works so I bit the bullet and pick up this card from one of the other sellers and it works great!Very Happy!
This is a good economical UV Lens, I have not noticed any discolorization. Stops smudges and finger prints from my camera lens, that is it's main job, also does a very good job at mist and rain.
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.
Bought for my computer build as my mainboard did not have onboard 1392 but did have the 1392 connection. This bracket was just what I needed.
Although I got this as a Father's day gift, as is normal, the kids get the most use from it. Within a day or two we had all our DVDs collected from around the house, loaded, cataloged, and the empty boxes packed into cold storage. It is wonderful to be able to find any movie in seconds with an on-screen menu. Select PLAY from the catalog and it's movie time. We have really enjoyed watching movies we collected over the years and had forgotten about.Pros - Price, easy to use, keeps DVDs organized.Cons - Some catalog entries have disappeared when a DVD was pulled out to play in another player. Not yet sure under which circumstances this happens.
These are very compacts radios to enjoy with friends and relatives. But they are also resistants so you can use it for many of job applications. The Battery Life is very good and you can keep in touch in a wide area.
TOTALY USELESS. AFTER 2 MONTHS THE PLUG BECAME NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAD TO GO TO RADIO SHACK AND BUY A NEW PLUG AND CONNECT TO CABLE.
I didn't think I'd enjoy the video capturing feature as much as I do - and don't fool yourself, having sound makes a BIG difference (c-3020 doesn't have sound). People are not aware that it records video because it looks so much like a regular camera. You can get some truly funny captures.Having a strap for the lens cap is a simple but NICE addition, too. The c-3000 doesn't have it and you're always losing the damn thing.The f1.8 is great, too. Every little bit helps in those low light situations.The only thing I didn't like is that, though it has serial output (along with USB), the serial cable itself is considered optional and is not included. Chincy (...)!!!Buy a large memory card - you won't regret it. At the highest resolution with a 128MB card, you can snap 163 photos.Max record time on the high resolution is 75 seconds.Navigation though the menus are intuitive and easy - the manual is only necessary for advanced features.I have now seen and used the c-3000, c-3020, and c-3040. The c-3040 is my pick!
Apple's flat panels are truly works of art. The picture and contrast are excellent; however, when I use it in a 90 degree room (most of the summer), the power switch constantly activates itself. This used to put the computer to sleep while I was using it, but now I can disable the sleep feature in the Energy Saver control panel. Note: I bought this almost a year ago, so Apple may have corrected the problem.
This unit is cost effective yet quite functional. I had previously ordered a very substandard cooling pad that was a complete waste, so this item was pleasantly received. I was quite satisfied with its look, weight, and functionality. If you want something that's not excessively pricey but works, then this is the one for you.
I'm ordering this product and intend to use it in our country whose line voltage is 220 volts , 60 hertz. Is the iM600 auto volt or is the voltage input switchable ?
I've owned Canon Elph 370 and Nikon Nuvis S equalivants and they can't quite compare with the sharp and clear photos this one produces, even with difficult backlight and low light conditions. The very compact size, feather weight and weather resistance make it a backpacker's dream come true.
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.
Excellent sound quality, not as boomy as the tivoli, well built, nice feel to the knobs and nice veneer wood, lighted dial is great at night, plus it has all the inputs and outs you need. AM band does pickup some noise but this all depends on where you live.
this product is extremely disapointing. first of all, its huge, its about the size of shoe box, and hard to find a place for. Also, it takes 8 aa batteries. and, it doesnt even work right. It will only play songs about halfway through, and then cut off, and start as if you had taken the cd out. All in all, i would never buy this product again, and think it is very dated, and unusable. however, i need to say that amazon handled the return very well.
I use the card in a Nikon S600 camera. Nikon manual only recommends several brands of cards (Not Transcend) stating other brands may not work in the camera. Card worked fine storing over 200 photos so far. With the camera set at 10MP, highest resolution, the camera shows the card will hold 760 photos. Also, there was no problem using Nikon Transfer to transfer pictures to the PC.
This global positioning system was easy to assemble and use. A pleasant woman's voice gave clear instructions through our first trip, giving excellent advice throughout, even as to which lanes to be in prior to turning off or changing highways. This was a considerable help as it took time to change lanes in the heavy traffic. It successfully guided us on major highways, small towns and even an isolated area with one-lane dirt roads. One feature we particularly liked was the restaurant information, which helped us find our way to nice restaurants in unknown towns and cities. We are very pleased with this unit. The only downside was the very long period of time to download the current map, which took about six hours. Once done, however,it won't need to be repeated for quite a long time.
Not much to say but paper is good, ink works, pictures printed using the Picture Mate is awesome. I love the printer and a complete ink & paper package is a must have.
I brought this product and 6 months latter it quit. I contacted the seller three times and never got a responce
Very good and easy product to use, works on a mac and pc that makes it more cooler than before
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.
I bought this set of speakers about 3 month ago. The sound quality is good, but it makes VERY VERY VERY LOUD hiss sound. Before when I was living in an apartment, it didn't have this loud hiss sound. Now that I moved to a new house, the hiss sound is even louder and STRANGELY, I can hear RADIO (yes, radios)from the 2 satillite speakers. I thought it was the problem of the plugs and wires in my new house, but I was wrong after looking at all the reviews here. I tried everything to solve this problem, now I finally give up. The hiss sound and the radio can only be stopped when I unplug the AC plug out of my Surge protector. The hiss sound is ALWAYS there EVEN I unplug the cord which connected to my sound card. Right after I plug the power cord in the AC outlet, the hiss sound will start again.This is my first time buying Altec Lansing's speaker. I don't think I will buy their speakers EVER again. I should check out Logitech or Creative instead. Money well wasted. :P
I have an after market handle that serves as a lift for my computer to allow the bottom of it to breath, but it still doesn't cool it enough, and the fans still come on. So, I thought the Notebook Cooler might do the trick. One of the features that I was excited about were the really quiet fans that are supposed to blow away the heat from the bottom of the computer.Well, the fans aren't quiet, and it doesn't cool off my computer. In fact, the fans were as loud, or louder than my notebook's fans. It also isn't very smart. You have to turn it on and off manually, instead of having a sensor that detects heat. The fans are loud, the internal design is lacking, and it really doesn't cool off the computer that much. In fact, it just blows warm air towards you if you're sitting next to it. About the only thing that's good about this is the aesthetic design. It's cool looking, but not worth your money or your time.
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!
First of all its design is perfect. It is a bit bigger than a cd. It plays standard audio CDs, the CD-Rs and CD-RWs that you've burned on your CD-recorder. It supports MP3 and WMA, and can be upgraded to emerging standards and it has an electronic shock protection up to 120 seconds. It runs up to 15 hours on 2 AA batteries. You can also use it with the AC adaptor. It has a big LCD screen which makes navigation better. The best part of the player is remote control. This remote control aparts this mp3 player from other players. Player also supports ID3 tags and audio CD text, title display.The earphones are very quality either.And also the Real Networks audio management software and Adaptec CD burning software for PC are bundled. The carrying case is included. In my opinion, If you want to buy a mp3 player, Rio Volt must be your first choose. Buy it and get a happy life :)
First off, I actually bought this TV at Best Buy ($1,899), but Amazon is a great place for customer reviews, and I would've bought this TV from Amazon had they been able to ship it to Alaska, but oh well. This HDTV is great. Not perfect, but awesome anyway! I did a lot of my own research in deciding what type of HDTV to buy, the whole LCD vs. Plasma debate, etc... It seemed to me that rear-projection DLP sets were the way to go, providing the best possible picture for the money. So I was off to find the right DLP, and decided to go with Best Buy, as they got it up to my remote town in northern Alaska for only $100! Anyway, I got it all hooked up and it is truly an awesome sight compared to the "little" 32-inch Panasonic CRT it replaced. It's fairly light for it's size, too, weighing in at only 96 lbs., which was much lighter than the 32" TV as well. It has oodles of hook-ups in the back, plenty to satisfy the audio/videophile in me. It's got a number of different screen formats to choose from, depending on your source. I was wanting to find one that didn't always stretch the regular 4:3 ratio of standard TV, you know, where it makes everyone look fat and squished... This TV can display standard format, stretched format, expanded format, zoom format, etc...... It's got plenty.As far as performance, this TV rocks. I bought this TV for the future, as there's not a whole lot of 1080p stuff out there right now, but there's plenty of 720p and 1080i media. I use this TV for a lot of gaming, and let me tell you, going from standard definition on a CRT to 720P on this TV will blow you away! I changed the setting on my XBox 360 from standard to widescreen/720p for playing Test Drive Unlimited, and the difference was amazing, I could hardly believe it could look so much better, but it does.The reason I only gave the TV 4 stars is that there seems to be a small issue relating to some games. When I play DDR Supernova or DDR Extreme 2, the video timing is off by about a 1/4 second. On most games and/or DVDs this is not even an issue, but when you're playing with a game that is all about timing (many sports games suffer from this problem as well) it makes it all but impossible for a good score without "adjusting" your own timing, which is pretty hard if you're dancing to a song with 180+ bpm. Anyway, I've contacted Mitsubishi support and am waiting for their reply. It seems from doing some searching on the net that this might be an issue with rear-projection DLPs as a whole, not just this particular one. I will post again if I find a way around it.Which brings me to another topic, the warranty. Wherever you buy it from, make sure you buy an extended warranty for it. In the end it will be worth it, and you won't end up like that other guy who left a poor review above. Best Buy offered a 4-year total care plan for $400, which is totally worth it, since a new lamp is close to $300, and they'll send you one of those for free if it goes out, as well as fix or replace the TV for free if it breaks. I don't know where that other guy got his, but he won't get anywhere dealing with Mitsubishi themselves. Buy from a reputable dealer like Amazon or Best Buy or Circuit City, etc, as they will offer warranty service and great customer relations.So, anyway, this TV rocks, and I can't wait to hook up a Blu-ray player to this thing and watch some great-looking movies. I am very happy with the TV, and in spite of the minor timing issue on those games I mentioned, I would definitely recommend this as a must-have TV.
Great! Use as back up while out sailing!!!! Been up and down East Coast, cross Gulf Stream and FL Straits. Next trip ~ Central America ...... here we come!
I've given these a fair try and tried every possible permutation of eartip style.I know how to use earplugs because I use them for sleeping . I also have excellent hearing and do NOT enjoy a booming bass in my music.No matter what I do , the best I can get out of these is a mediocre , and shrill sound performance. Even when there IS some bass, the mid range is 'flat' and high ranges are harsh, where the same source played through speakers or other external headphones sounds much better.Could be a matter of ear canal shape/size, but at best , buying these will be a gamble for anyone. Be prepared for the trouble of returning them.
I was so pleased to see a deal I could afford for my son for Christmas. I work and go to school full time so money is really tight right now. I was heartbroken to discover I was being teased by the availability and price of this computer. It is exactly what I can afford and what would suit my sons needs right now, but..not available and no clue of when it might be.Rebecca Onken
I replaced an older version of a similar Yamaha unit that had worked great for about 15 years, but the open close feature had gone out. This one works just as good and may even change a little faster. It arrived in great shape sooner than I expected from Amazon and was double boxed.
This scanner serves my needs for copying documents, creating .jpg images from pictures, slides or negatives, creating PDF documents and any other imaging requirements. The included software makes it easy to use and has never caused any false starts. Great product at a great price.Bruce Cole
I bought this headphones to replace a pair of ear-bud style headphones that always popped out while I was jogging. These headphones do stay in place while I jog and have an 'ok ' sound quality. A low freq response can be had, but tweaking of your sound devices out will be required.
This case looks good and holds up well. It keeps the MacBook Pro secure and can withstand being jostled around. There's plenty of room for cables and chargers, as well as any paperwork you need to carry with you.
Yo hab&iacute;a usado en mis veh&iacute;culos GM otro tipo de buenos conectores para el audio de mi vehiculo, luego decidi cambiar todo el sistema de audio y compr&eacute; el Pyramid GM7890 y fu&eacute; perfecto por lo cual lo recomiendo.
This is the Watch that put Suunto on the map in 1999. It's been to the top of Mt. Everest.Pros:1. Mountaineers, hikers, climbers will enjoy the Triple Sensor, Altitude, Temperature, Compass features.2. Very lightweight and surprisingly comfortable.3. Trendy large diameter size.4. Super easy to read display.5. Worn by the members of Television's Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.Cons:1. EL backlight requires holding upper right button for 2 seconds to activate.2. Kind of thick and bulky at 15mm3. Water resistance sketchy. Mariners, divers, sailors need not apply.4. Kind of old news. Casio now sells similar but possibly more fashionable Pathfinder and ProTrek models.
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.
Worked fine, as expected, but best of all, arrived quickly!
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
I bought this for my camera, It provides blenty of memory for taking video. It was a good price and I'm happy with it.
Only one fan works on this cooler, therefore only half of the laptop gets cooled... boo!
i love the 68mm one i have this one was the wrong one sent but exchanged it and love the other one i have good price for it too.
This item, I would think, would be in the $10 - $50 range. At present, it's listed at $9999.95.That's at least $9900 too much!
This was a very disappointing purchase. The item was never received and I had no contact number for the company. This was a complete waste of my money.
I bought one of these for my digital camera and it has been great. The camera writes the image to the card in less than a second and I have not had any data loss or corruption.
THIS TELEVISION IS AWESOME. IN APPEARANCE, IT LOOKS JUST LIKE A SONY VEGA AND THE PICTURE IS JUST INCREDIBLE.
I bought this camera as a gift for my 16 yr old daughter who takes lots of fun pictures of her friends.Her photos are great quality. This is a dependable camera, and takes the abuse a teenager gives it. I love it for all those reasons besides the great pics!
In one+ month of use, I have experienced occasional read problems on normal DVDs where it just stops, or advances very jerkily.However, it does a great job at all other times, and reads any format DVD for display (@720) on my LG HDTV.
Unit is very easy to setup, they give you all the cables you need for component audio and video. Its an expensive unit but the inclusion of cables reduces total cost of ownership. If you have a good TV or Home Theater receiver the dolby sound is very clear and works well with 5.1 and 7.1 systems. If you want to use the HDMI interface you will need to supply that cable yourself, but the component video has all the same features and benefits of HDMI on this unit.Other than a quick reference to figure out the correct switch settings, I didn't have to refer to the manual to set up the unit, only to understand the features available once it was operational.The initial station auto-scan found all the local stations easily. For some reason it defaults to cable (QAM), easy enough to switch on the remote or OSD but I am left wondering why it doesn't default to Air.Nearly all the channels came in at full signal strength. I cannot achieve this feat with digital converter boxes on my older TV's even though they have a more powerful antenna system. The tuner is in my opinion very sensitive pulling in channels other TV's tuners can't. I'm impressed. Oh and 1080i looks great, no cable company compression and co$t. This is as good as it gets!! The combination of this tuner and a quality HDTV is stunning. If you need an HD tuner for your older HDTV look no further!The on screen program guide is very complete with a neat picture-in-picture of the current channel while you browse the available channels. Note that once you do digital over the air, you will get a lot more channel choices. I wish our local stations could keep the program information up to date better.You do have to be pretty accurate when operating the remote, no bouncing off walls or the ceiling!! You do therefore have to position the unit with this in mind.The sound can be adjusted on a 0-100 scale, much better than a 0-20 scale other receivers have. You can therefore set the sound level precisely and avoid overshooting the level you desire.There is a program rating control feature for those that need it.As with most set top boxes, be sure to take good care of the remote, it has a lot of unique controls a universal remote would not be able to emulate. The Samsung remote cannot be programed to control your TV, so you will have a little remote control clutter.
Good earphone. Very comfortable fit. The sound quality is great for the price but not upto a typical SONY standard.
The product arrived in a nice package and on time as it was described on the confirmation e-mail. The problem that I had with this product was not the cool metal pad or the 3 built-in fans, but the fact that it DIDN'T Work. I tried it on two other laptops with the same result. If anyone is considering buying this product, research and find some other one.
After spending a few hours getting to know this unit, I boxed it up and took it back to the store for a refund. They say that it takes DVD-R, but what you can do with that format is very limited. Do not buy this expecting that you can use it with the same freedom as a VCR. The unit does not take DVD-RW's, so you can't erase and re-use in that format. It doesn't allow you to create chapters or menus with the DVD-R format -- just a straight, plain old record. No markers (after you finalize the disc), no chapters, no multiple programs, nothing! On the other hand, it allows you to do all that with the DVD-RAM format, but it's not a format that's compatable with other DVD players, so you can't share things with your friends &amp; family because it's got this obscure format that nobody can use! So, unless you're in love with the DVD-RAM format, stay away from this one.
Being this is the first lens filter I have ever purchased, I have nothing to compare it too. It seems high quality and that's what I wanted. It needs to protect my Canon 100-400mm L lens and my Canon 24-70mm L lens so the store where I purchases the camera and lenses told me to only buy the very best filters for those lenses. I bought 2 of these filters for those 77mm lenses and one of these filters for a 62 mm Tamron 18-270mm travel lens for the wife's camera.
We had this same coffeepot 40 years ago and it made great coffee then, just as this one does today. Don't know why we ever used the automatic coffee makers, with their lukewarm and "not-as-tasty" coffee, for so long. This pot makes better coffee than the Keurig!
Great deal! You can't go wrong with this SDHC card. Try finding an 8GB card for this price at Target or WalMart! Works great!
Ever since I started using DSLRs, I've been using Tiffen UV filters to protect my lenses. I've seen far too many ruined by a short drop. They might not seem like much, but they take a good hit. Even if you ruin the filter, it's a lot more replaceable than a $200 lens.
Fast delivery. Product as described.Maybe I got the best price. New HP injet cartridges are close to the same price everywhere.These guys might be the best.
Have used this product many times and have ordered more! I have used Verbatim DVD discs for years and I highly recommend them. Have tried all the major DVD disc brands and none come close to Verbatim! Would have given this product a five star review if there had been a printable hub on disc! Tried Americopy white inkjet disc with printable hub but video BURNING results very poor! See my review of Americopy DVD+R 8x, DL, printable disc.
I gave one of these to my daughter when it was clear the Sony videocam I had given her earlier was not seeing any use. Immediately the films of grand-daughter demonstrating her latest ballet moves started arriving via e-mail--good enough to motivate me to get my own Flip, even though (or especially because) I'd never used my Panasonic videocam. Like a Canon Elph, the Flip fits in a pocket, but it's less complicated and more user-friendly. The image quality, moreover, is quite satisfying if your primary interest is in capturing some of those moments that are otherwise lost.The good: 1. The convenient the pull-out arm means no missing USB connector when you need it. 2. Good image and sound when camera is plugged into composite inputs on a TV set (admittedly lousy audio from the camera itself). 3. The company is so determined to make things easy, the camera comes with batteries installed. Such attention to user-friendliness characterizes everything about this camera and its save and edit program. You can send low-res clips over e-mail, save hi-res clips to your computer, select snap-shots with a simple click and then drag them as Jpegs to iPhoto (I'm using a Mac). Edit movies in iPhoto or use Flip's editing program, which is similar to that of Roxio Toast (permits trimming the beginning and end of a scene). 4. On a Macbook a 30-minute film opened on the desktop in 30 seconds. Saving it to a higher resolution required 2 minutes. 5. The lens is capable of capturing viewable images even in near-dark conditions.Things to be careful about: 1. The zoom lens button is so close to the start and stop trigger that it's quite easy to activate the unintended feature (compose your shot, then forget the zoom). 2. The lightness of the camera makes it very susceptible to camera shake. (Keep your shots short and resist the temptation to zoom in and out.) 3. There is no viewfinder and the camera's screen washes out when shooting outside in bright conditions. 4. The delete button is so accessible that a 2-year-old can lose all your footage with two clicks (it was poor judgment on my part to let her play with the camera). 5. Very few instructions come with the camera, but they're not needed. Flip dumbs it down to practically any point and shooter's level.Which Flip? There are some demonstrations comparing this Flip with the newer model (Ultra Flip) on Youtube. It soon becomes clear that there is no improvement in image quality when using the newer, more expensive model. And since I have little interest in editing and have an accessible laptop, I figured that 30 minutes would be all the time I would require from the camera. If you choose your shots resourcefully, half an hour is enough to capture an entire wedding--from ceremony through reception. Think like Hitchcock--keep the shots short in duration and make them count.
Excellent color rendition with my studio strobe that none of my other shootn'point digitals can handle. I love the full manual control, and the pc sync so I can hook it up to a studio strobe. The only demerit is the smartmedia card - as you may know they tend to corrupt very easily, and are expensive.
I was impressed when opening the box, it's a very good looking device.Simply plug it in my stereo system which is about 10ft away from my laptop, it worked instantly and beautifully.However, there is a BIG, HUGE draw back if you're working online wirelessly and using it at the same time. Since this device using 2.4GHz frequency which is also using by most wireless routers in market today, you will see your connection to internet dropping dramatically to the point unacceptable.Another word, it's a good device to enjoy music while you're working offline or wired online. It would disappointed you if using it and online wireless _ unless there is another router in market using 5.8GHz (?) _ I'm using D Link DI-624 with HP zv6000 series laptop
Easy to manage, great size. You need to buy the case though...Charger makes it so easy.. no cables.Highly recommended.
The charger works great plus world wide voltage. But connector feels a little bit tight, I find that's a good thing.
My cyber power CPH420p is very flaky. I can hold it in my hand and rotate it 90 degrees and all connections are lost - I flip it back up 90 degrees and they all come back - it doesnt seem to be the connections of the power or usb devices I have plugged into it. If it were the usb connectors I wouldn't lose all of them at once. The power connection also seems solid, so I can only assume the device itself is the culprit. This is the 4th crappy usb hub I've tried . The only thing that makes it any better than the others is that I can see when the connections are lost, meaning I need to rotate it. It's a POS
I ordered this model and was very disatisfied with it. I tried to watch brand new DVDs on it and the picture skipped at least once every three minutes. Every once in a while the screen turns blue in the middle of a movie. Do not waste your money on this DVD player, it only causes frustration. It is less reliable than a $50 VCR.
Nothing wrong with this bracket if you do not mind the hassle of attaching the binoculars to it. The stem for the bolt which attaches to the binocular is way too short to allow ease of tightening.
This player is great. It connected easily to my computer and I had now problems using it with Windows Media Player to sync up. Battery life appears to be very good with the rechargable batteries I had. There are a lot of functions with this player but, the basics are easy to use with the standard buttons. The joystick control adds many other functions but, I only use a few. You will definitely need to read the manual to figure them all out.
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.
I'd give Sony an F for allowing this product out the door. My Sony regular memory stick always worked fine in my Toshiba Satellite P25 with built in memorystick slot.Now, I used two of these Magic Gate Sticks to document an overseas trip and I'm stuck because the notebook cannot read the Magic Gate format. I'd avoid anything that says magic Gate.
I thought this would be a nice product based on the good reviews, I'm traveling in Italy right now and I found there r 3 or 4 small air bubbles on the surface of this filter after one month of use. It has been very carefully used. Don't know why.
The battery was just as advertised and did just what I wanted it to. I was happy with my purchase and would buy froo this company again.
This is a very nice OEM Canon product that perectly holds the camera. It looks good also. I would recommend.
So the fix someone suggested for the scroll wheel seems to work (removing and reinserting the batteries with the pc turned on), but the fact that that needs to be done and the feel/movement of the scroll wheel makes this mouse rather undesirable. I've got it for free at work, but I'd never buy one myself.
The item worked better than expected.I have had techs from the cable company come out to the house and are amazed that I am able to control the cable box from the bedroom since all the units are all on a shelf in the closet. It comes with a battery that you put in a sleeve for AAA battery and slide that into another sleeve for AA, It has an extra rechargeable battery that charges in the unit while the other one is in your remote. I do wish they sold an extra set of just the sleeves? But other then that it is GREAT
Okay, this product doesn't get 5 stars because the manual is about as useful as ice cubes in Alaska. The setup files are not in the proper location and the really useful utility is not prominently mentioned. The utility is a lifesaver (on the cd-rom under X:\WPC11-WDT11\Utility) it allows configuration of the NIC card without constant re-booting. For me, the Mode setting is on infrastructure, SSID on linksys, TxRate on fully automatic, and PS mode is disabled. I am cruising around my home with solid internet connections everywhere. It just doesn't get any better. The setup can be a little confusing but the turnaround time with tech support was less than 20 minutes (although the recording quoted 77 minutes). Wireless broadband is non-trivial but it is by no means impossible and when working, thoroughly enjoyable.
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!
This is a great computer, even after being 4 years old. I just bought one and I am very impressed, especially because windows 7 runs flawlessly on this machine even though its designed for windows vista. The only downflaw is that this thing is incredibly hard to upgrade. There are so many wires and metal cases and things inside of the case that it makes it it very very hard to get to stuff like replacing the RAM or adding a new DVD drive. You practically have to take the thing apart just so that your fingers can fit inside the case without bumping into something and breaking it. But once you manage to get passed all of that stuff, its very easy to add stuff to improve its performance. Overall, this is a great PC and I would have given it 5 stars, but its too difficult to reach the insides of the PC, and I do not like the type of DVD drive this thing has because it seems like it has certain problems when trying to read a DVD-R disc. Maybe mine is just too old or its deffective, but I dont really care because I hardly use the thing and plus this computer is 4 years old. But still, its a great PC especially for recording TV shows with media center.
I am pleased with the battery and the way it holds a charge.
Cannot complain! My Flip Mino screwed right into this. It's about 5 inches tall, unbeatable price and arrived in less than 2 days. Will do the job.
I am an artist ([...]) and I use my canon MF 3200 a lot, from letters, to all kinds of picture printing to help with my designs and transparencies to burn screen prints. This is a great printer (forgot to say it also has a very good scanner and makes great copies), and I have had bad experiences with substitute cartridges, so when my toner ran out, I orderd the X25 from Canon. It is fairly easy to install, and it worked perfectly from the get go. I hope that it will give me a few years of service. My printer is about 4 years old and still working like a charm. Maybe because I am using the Canon products only. I have never opened the printer to clean it out, but still no streaking or other bad types of printing. Good overall printer for general use, and I highly recommend buying the Canon cartridge rather than some other brand.
This is our second Presto Popcorn Popper. We really enjoy the popcorn that we pop in the microwave. We've used an air popper but prefer the popcorn from the microwave. We save money using bulk popcorn and really like the no fat popcorn that we get by using the Presto Popcorn Popper instead of the packaged popcorn that almost always contains some fat. You need to be very careful because it is easily burn if you add more time than necessary.
This I consider an good product, but what I like to make enfansis is in the outstanding service I got from Amazon and its delivery system, excellent. " 10 Stars ". Keep it up.
I do online gaming, mostly COD2. This is the fastest LCD monitor I have seen and is very clear and bright. It has increased my ability to see my oponent first, and that's what counts in this type of game!My only negative comment is that near the top there is one pixel that is not functioning and leaves a small black dash. This is of so little consequence that it is not worth my time and effort to have it replaced under warranty.I strongly reccomend this monitor!
THIS IS THE BEST HD performer bar none!! HD content on this machine is ultimately stunning and brilliant. The XA2 is also packing with the best upconverting processors on the planet to upconvert your existing standard dvd library to near HD decodance with the acclaimed silicon optics reon-VX HQV processor. The Reon is only bested marginally by its ultra pricy big brother the Realta . Audio comes from...oh yes... Burr Brown! The ulta sleak robust chassis delivers astonishing multi-component and optical audio, delivering the most current audio streams. The XA2 has a history of getting better, and better, and better. Through its dedicated ethernet port or from the Toshiba website, firmware for the XA2 is a breeze to download allowing you to stay current with the latest advancements in visual and audo performance. I do need to mention the chassis again. Bold, beautiful, and brushed all over. Nothing but the best materials went into this low profile heavyweight. After all, it made its inital debuted at a cool $1000. If you are considering this player, it really is at an incredible price. I have zero regrets and zero problems with the XA2 and have 110% satisfaction.
I got this after my Monster transmitter started having some issues - probably due to cord damage. After some research, I bought this one since it also charges the iPod. It doesn't limit which stations you can choose, like some and I have no problem finding a good frequency. Only get static occasionally, which I've heard is a big problem in cities. I've only had it about a month, so I can't attest to its durability, but so far I am very happy with it - haven't had to charge my iPod inside for weeks!
This camera is an upgrade from my old Canon AE1, and my first autofocus. I found the AF to be right on target with its 7 pt metering. If all images within frame didn't focus the way I expected, I just manually focus rather than fumbling around with focus point selection. I agree with other reviewers that this lens doesn't cut it. Even my 50mm 1.8f on the old camera gave sharper images. I will be upgrading to the recommended 28-105mm AF next year.I also found that the ambiant flash isn't powerful enough for my inside shots. It always defaults to a 4.0f with 1/90 shutter speed. I wanted a more clear depth of field, so I'll be purchasing an external flash soon.All in all, the camera produced beautiful pictures for an AF. I can use a variety of modes to my choosing dependent upon the situation. I typically use auto mode for taking snaps of my children because I don't wish to miss the moment by manually focusing. I never have experienced grainy pictures. I use ISO 200 with no problem. The camera is light weight, easy to use, is fast acting and has enough bells and whistles to keep me busy. A great buy.
^_^ This lil bugger is coming in quite handy. Very spacious it is, and I like the price tag! I was also very surprised by how fast the data transferred from my computer to it. :-) A pleasant surprise!
This is a great value. Excellent point and shoot. Vivid colors and high res. Very easy to use. Worth every penny.
When I got my Linksys router, I was skeptical it would work since I heard a lot of bad reviews about it about setup. Funny thing did not work for the first couple of tries, I was about to bag it and sent it back to Amazon. BUT, I gave it another try with some patience and some of the stuff I do at work and DA DAAAA! I am online.I suggest to the ones who are not too familiar with networking, to get someone to help you. I agree that the instructions are somewhat simple for setup(which does not covers 'what if' problem happens).Overall I think I am happy to have bought this.
I was looking for a case for my Canon SD400 to use during backpacking and mountaineering trips so that it:a) could be worn over my neck and would not rotate around the neck strap,b) would have enough space for extra batteries and memory cards (and they wouldn't fall out the case when it is open),c) could be closed completely to protect camera from dust, moisture, and snow,d) could be left open for quick access and the camera would still securely stay inside,e) would be protective yet small enough, as well as be soft and have rounded edges.I ended up buying several cases: a leather one designed specifically for Canon SD400 became a gift for parents; a Pentax case never fit properly (surprize!), but this Nikon case is the one I ended up using all the time.The case is a little big for my Canon, it can fit two SD400 cameras :o), or the camera along with its AC charger (which is nice for non-outdoor travelling). The camera is easy to take out of the case and put back in. The case's neoprene material is soft and protective, I like it very much. There are two pockets: I usually keep 1-2 extra batteries in the outside pocket with a flap (velcro closure) and 2-3 extra memory cards in the inside mesh pocket (in a little plastic case memory cards are sold in). The plastic memory case is big enough to stay securely in the mesh pocket when taking the camera in-out. Also, the extra pockets with their content create additional frontal protection.The case zipper has two sliders, so you can close them half-way for quick access or leave the camera's wrist strap out from the top and carry it by hand.I like the vertical orientation of the case. Also, the neck strap attachment is well placed so that the case does not rotate or flip upside down even without the camera (but with those precious memory cards).I have the case for over 6 months, took it on many weekend outdoor trips, for an overseas vacation, and like it very much so far. It is well-built, all the seams and parts are of good quality and don't look like they will fail any time soon. I wish it would fit my SD400 better but cannot expect that from a case of completely different brand. As many reviewers mentioned the case is too tight for their cameras, I would recommend it for any camera sized between those the case is actually designed for and the size of Canon SD400.
I bought this to protect my new lens for my Canon XSI. It works well and was a great price.
I gave only 4 stars because of the following:1) They only show the B version of wiring for on the product. Though, A version of the wiring code isn't used as much these days.2) Sturdy connectors for the punch down of the RJ45.3) The hold down guide that comes with the product has a good design and is easy to install.4) Recommend Buy of the Levition 6110-RW6 eXtreme 6+ Quick Port Connector, Cat6. I choose white.
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.
EVERY single time I try and print something I get a paper jam or a carriage jam -no exageration! It prints slower than any simple printer I've ever used. But the most frustrating part are the carriage jams. I would never recommend this machine to anyone, ever
I bought one for a trip to europe. It claims to be rated for up to 50W but it overheated and died while charging a netbook rated at a 40W draw.It did successfully charge a digital camera and an Iphone with no overheating problems.
Not much to say, as these are simple cables. But just wanted to give this vendor a thumbs up on their product and service.
This reader is not worth the $$. When used with a MacBookPro the connection is very tenuous resulting in corrupt file transfers. Stopped using it. Now it just takes up space in the drawer
I used to purchase $30 filters for my lens thinking how could the more expensive filters be that much better. I was wrong. There is a noticeable difference in the quality and picture quality when using these filters. I am not a professional photographer but I did buy 2 "L" series lenses for my Canon 50D and used these filters on them. Highly recommended
The four-way control button worked erratically on the first one I received. I called Philips, and they sent me a new unit immediately - allowing me to return the original one after I received the new one (with a credit card in case I did not return the old one). The new unit works perfectly.The features are excellent - we love its ability to automatically turn on and off at specific times. The picture brightness and viewing angles are great.I recently had a chance to work with another brand of digital picture frame, and in comparison, the Philips controls and options are MUCH better. So, I highly recommend this product - both for its features and for the support Philips offers to products under warranty.
I purchased this product 8 months back when it was sold at 85% discounted price ($30/-). I found the product to be highly valuable for the money I spent. I found it to be faster than other brands, well secured (even if you loose it, no one can find what is stored inside)and sleek and elgant design.
Having five kids in school who all use our networked printer, we go through at least one printer a year.Because of this, we tend to buy a solid printer that is "cheap" on ink, has good text quality and the ability to print good quality photos from our digital camera.We purchased the PIXMA IP3000 here at Amazon for several reasons. 1) The price was right. After applying for the Amazon credit card, we were rewarded with a $30 discount off our first purchase using the new credit card. 2) The reviews from other websites rated the PIXMA IP3000 as a high quality buy. 3) We have had outstanding luck with other Canon printers.After a tiring year for our Canon S630, she died a quick and painless death. We were amazed that the S630 lated as long as it did. When I say we print alot, I mean ALOT. It is not unusual for us to go through a 500 count ream of paper every month. This does not include photo printing, T-shirt transfer printing and various school project prints. Having been extremely satisfied with the S630, we did our research on the PIXMA IP3000 and decided to purchase it.Though we have only had it a few days, we can tell a big difference in the print quality. The PIXMA IP3000 uses a new technology called "FINE" which micro-manages the print head and the use of ink. This formula has made a great difference in photo printing. The quality is really amazing. We were very happy with the photo printing on the S630, but the PIXMA IP3000 has improved photo printing 100%.The PIXMA IP3000 is a very sleek looking machine, and looks very nice in our computer room. Once closed up, you don't even know it is a printer. The duel paper feed system is a huge plus, the lower cassette will hold about 150 sheets of plain paper.The bundled software seems to be of good quality, but we use Photo Shop for all our printing needs. The PIXMA IP3000 comes shipped with full versions of each ink tank, not the 1/5 filled ink tanks like many companies have went to.We paid $92.17 for the printer, minus the $30.00 credit card reward for a total purchase price of $62.17. As our old S630 used the same ink tanks as the PIXMA IP3000 does, we felt that since the printer was shipped with 4 full ink tanks, we almost got this printer for free!We used the "free shipping" option yet still received the printed via UPS in 3 days.If this printer holds up for a year with this quality, we were be extremely happy.Of note, the printer does NOT come with a USB cable.
Nice brand,compact, easy to use,fast picture taking time,excellent color reproducing and aperture/shutter control which makes the pictures look great. I use a pair of rechargeable batteries and can take over 60 pics.Forget about the damn pixels (1280*960 looks very nice on my 17" monitor)...
Star filters are a &quot;must&quot; in your camera bag. They magically produce brilliant stars of light whenever the sun features in a photo. Strong light reflections or artificial lights photographed at night also result in dramatic photos. Depending on the properties of the filter, you get points of light surrounded by 2, 4, 8 or 16 rays.(058, 057, 056, 055) The best effect is achieved against a dark background and with a relatively short exposure. The stars can be positioned as desired by turning the filter. The more powerful and point-shaped the source of light is, the more intense and longer the rays of the star. They also cause a certain degree of contrast reduction. They can additionally be used as soft-focus attachments . The Cokin Star filters can be used with all other Cokin filtersThanks to the unique Cokin filter holder, you can combine this type of filter with square filters. With a Coupling Ring and another filter holder, you can combine two Cokin Star fiIters to increase the number of sars, although diffusion will be more noticeable.
A great way to secure the use of RG58 coax with the PL59 plug. A must need. Have a few on hand. Thanks
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.
In response to the previous negative review from &quot;An electronics fan from Houston, Texas,&quot; this is a digital audio interconnect cable. It does not run from your DVD player to your TV. It runs from the digital coaxial audio output jack on the DVD player to a digital audio input on a Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound receiver.If you don't have a surround sound set-up, you don't need this cable. All of this is covered in your manuals and on the Monster Cable packaging. Don't be afraid to read those manuals.
I found this player to be a good choice at a nice price with neat features
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.
Great piece of technology for an industry still groping for standards. Hard drive allows you to perform acrobatics with the DVD recorder. One of my favorite features - the commercial zapper. Improvements needed: the remote needs to be able to &quot;learn&quot; new functions. Big pain to transfer all of this machines functions onto another remote. Also, the machine does not control the cable box (more the cable company's fault). You need to program the cable box yourself to switch channels when you are away.
I am using the Linksys WPC11 Wireless PC Card in a Toshiba PentII 400 laptop. My laptop will lockup when using this card. I believe it is due to overheating w/ the card. When I remove the card, I can access Windows again, but my connection is lost and I need to reboot. The laptop has never hung using any other applications or devices.The card gets extremely hot. I do not know if this is due to the card overheating itself, or my laptop heating up the card. I intend to try this in a newer laptop soon.As for the performance of the wireless card, it works pretty well. I get a signal in every room of my apartment (its not that big though), and even with a 20% signal, I get good speed to the internet still. The drivers were easy to install and configure on my Windows2000.I have heard that some other cards have a much better antenna than this one, but this one seems to do the trick for me.
Cheap speakers on price but plently of sound for movie theatre, have 7 of them.
I was very skeptical of these headphones after reading reviews all over the internet. But based on price, it seemed like a risk worth taking. Have I ever been pleasantly surprised!I use these primarily for working out. I have them hooked up to my mp3 player and then to the transmitter. I have the transmitter in the basement less than 10 feet from my workout area and have had zero problems. However, if I decide to go upstairs then I have issues with the walls, interference etc. But I knew that was going to happen since my cordless 900mhz phone did the same thing.The unit is SO portable it makes moving the transmitter a breeze. If I want to wear the headphones outside, I would move the transmitter to a better location, not leave it in the basement.For someone who want to use them while they work out and is willing to move the transmitter every once in a while based on where you are, then this is perfect. No more flailing wires on bouncing mp3 players while on the treadmill.Once tuned in, sound quality was great for me. If I'm working out or doing yardwork all I want to be able to hear is the music to keep me going.Overall, just use common sense. If your cordless phone has issues in your house, then guess what, so will these 900mhz headphones.
Not work in System OS 10.3, works good with oldest version......!!!!!!!NO any new program to resolve this
This is a terrible deal...read the fine print if you can find it! Amazon should not even be offering this!
I bought 2 of this Boss DVD players and it's a fake, it doesn't play most of my cd's, the font display is poor, you can not see anything during the day, the other one I haven't even opened yet, I'm going to sell it cheaper than I bought it, so I can get some of my money back, I had Pioneer before the Boss, I had to buy another of the same. you can imagine how I have spent because of these pice of junk
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 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.
MY HUSBAND HAD ONE JUST LIKE IT BOUGHT QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO. SAME BRAND NAME. IT FINIALLY BROKE AFTER MANY YEARS OF USE AND WE LOOKED FOR A REPLACEMENT. FOUND THIS ONE WITH EVEN BETTER FEATURES. IT'S EASY TO USE AND UNDERSTAND. HAD NO TROUBLE HOOKING IT UP OR PUTTING DISCS IN. HARD TO FIND A FIVE DISC PLAYER AND I THINK THIS PLAYER IS GREAT AND A GOOD BUY.
As with the DSP-500 headsets my company is using for their VOIP phone system, a test unit of this model also intermittently loses it's microphone audio--people can't hear me on the other end of the line--and the red mute light on the cord stays lit and can't be turned off. I've found this to be a chronic issue with these USB DSP headsets. You have to unplug/replug in the headset, then reboot--a total hassle in a corporate environment.On the other hand this unit is much lighter and more comfortable than the bulky DSP-500 units, and the sound quality is good, when it works.
Before reading my review think that if you buy this camera you will spend less than $300.-Picture quality is the best you can get for this price. My rating for the pictures at 1600 Fine Resolution is excellent. Printings with HP 930 look great, forget about dropping the films at the photo-lab. If you are looking for better quality pictures you should think of another price range cameras like Olympus E-10 or Canon D30, which means that you will pay between 6 and 15 times the price of this camera. For family, home, vacation and hobby pictures don't waste your money in similar and much more expensive products.First try digital pictures with this camera, it is an excellent starting point.
One thing nice about this TV- the main reason I bought it despite terrible zoom capabilities- is the ability to switch to automatically detect and switch to a new video signal, thus reducing the need for a HD multiplexer. You can connect your dvd player and cable box both, and it switches when it detects a new input turning on.I bought it from Beach Camera- only because their price was lower. The delivery came as expected. The remote was hard to find as it was hidden in the package, and the TV required a "factory reset" to make it scale my 1080i HD Comcast signal to full screen without distortion of aspect ratio, while at the same time not distort when switching to regular 4x3 comcast channels. But after some fiddling it works fine now and automatically rescales image. component video signal quality looks better than hdmi for some reason- perhaps the cable box has a better video processor than the Westinghouse. Component connection worked for my dvd player too. You don't have to buy a component video cable as an RCA cable seems to work just fine (though the color coding is different).This TV has good picture quality, but the image scaling is somewhat limited. Lots of HDTV ports provided.This TV is terrible for use with old VCRs and DVD players, but then you can buy a bunch of new VCRs and DVD players for the amount of money you save buying Westinghouse as compared to say Sony of the same picture quality:1. When you use regular AV jack provided (composite video) to connect to westinghouse- input plays an old vcr image without recognizing the scaling, causing it to stretch on the whole screen. There is no way around this problem and no scaling options provided will fix this. This problem might happen with other devices too such as playing a video camera or a digital camera images directly- have not checked yet.2. Old DVD players- you will not be able to "zoom" a widescreen format DVD on an old DVD player (2004 or before) - even if it has a component video output to connect to westinghouse. So it occupies only a portion of the screen- this is tolerable given that DVDs are 480p and if you are sitting 10 feet or so away from the screen. This problem might happen with other devices too such as playing a video camera or a digital camera images directly- have not checked yet. This problem (of getting smaller picture) is not as big a deal as getting a distorted image (see 1. above).
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.
Fortunately, the computer worked and worked well from the start for me. The performance is phenomenal, the craftsmanship and style are only slightly short of amazing. (sturdy and stylish, but heavy and heats up quickly.) I hope I never have to deal with customer service but the product performs. The worse thing is that if you have it set to use full power all of the time you get maybe an hour and a half of battery time. Still like my PowerBook better though.
This is a nice in deck radio. Cheap. Perfect for somebody on a budget but still wants some quality. This radio will make others think you paid much more, it looks nice with the all blue back lit buttons and the the power button iluminates red when the device is turned off but the car is still on. It has a 3.5 MM AUX import for your music on your phone or whatever MP3 Player you have, and it has the extra USB slot which is good too, if you store your music on Flashdrives. When you turn the thing on depending what time is is, it will read, "Good Morning" or "Good Evening"..its pretty cool, its the little things that count, and for only 59 bucks, you are getting a pretty good deal. Dont go to bestbuy and spend like, 70-120 on a radio when this will suffice. Bluntz N Rubbaz baby.
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.
Like many others, I found this to be incredibly slow on a Mac, particularly when copying a lot of small files. Basically, if you have a Mac, don't get this, you'll regret it sorely.
We used this to run 2 scoreboards and it works great, one is 37" and the other 19" and they both function normally.
I needed a set of headphones that would block out an annoying co-worker who talks to herself all day, when she isn't trying to hack up hairballs or popping her gum. But I also wanted a set that would give a decent sound when I played my music. This set does the job well. Her distracting noises are muffled to a barely detectable level and the music comes out clear with great bass, mids and highs. A great deal for the invaluable peace of mind I have at work now.
Was looking for a small, inexpensive scanner to scan paper text documents and convert them to editable files. This does the job perfectly. No muss, no fuss. I did find the user interface a bit oblique at first, but was able to figure things out with a minimum of frustration. Please note: I have NOT used it for color or high-resolution scans, so I can't say how it performs in that regard.
The Lowepro Zoom Mini easily accommodates a Pentax K100D (with 18-55 lens), for those that were wondering.
I bought this 8gb card for my new Sony DSC-TX7 which takes photos and records 1920x1080i hd video in avchd format, and is one of the few Sony cameras not limited to Sony memory stick types. I contemplated buying a Sony card which is more expensive but after researching came to the conclusion this less expensive card would offer good performance. So far it works great. Writing and reading speed for video and photos has been excellent, no issues. As long as it remains reliable it's a good buy.
I love my Garmin. I use it everyday and now that I have it I do not remember how I got around without it... I recently purchased updates for it, from Garmin for $70, and I still unsure what that did besides take my money.
I once use Hoya filters but found them difficult to clean. Hoya's also tended to bind together making it difficult to removed stacked filters individually sometimes. Especially if they have been left stacked on for a few days such as when the camera is put away. I switched to MRC B+W filters when I began upgrading to Canon L lenses. I can tell you the change is worth the extra cost. I have experienced less flaring with B+W. I have not noticed any perceivable degradation of image quality. The filters are significantly easier to clean and they don't bind to each other or the lens. B+Ws screw on and off smoothly. These filters seemed to be slightly heavier than Hoya filters, perhaps its the better glass. I have them installed on each of my EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM mk II, EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM and a new EFS 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM. I would not consider another brand other than B+W or perhaps Helopans for high performance lenses. I would also recommend the B+W Kaesemann Circular Polarizer if you are looking for a Polarizer. The Kaesemann is particularly more difficult to find, but its hands down the best circ polarizer I have ever used.
i got this on october 30th and i used it for four months and the screen died on it.i would not reccommend it at all.a waste of money.
product performces as designed and allows full flash function when flash is on bracket or hand held.
First, kudos to Amazon! My first unit malfunctioned right out of the box and Amazon immediately shippped me a replacement. Great customer service!As for the television, it is superb. Packaging is very good and protective. Build quality is excellent. Performance exceeds my expectations.I am using it with Dish Networks hi-def service and the picture quality is astounding. DVDs are crisp and clear when played from our Sony 6800DP Home Theater in a Box setup.We are also running an iMac Mini with Bluetooth KB and mouse into it via the DVI connection and the set functions perfectly as a monitor. We have copied several hundred hi-res images of our favorite paintings from the web into the screensaver so when we are not watching TV or using the computer, the set plays music from iTunes and displays random art images on the screen. Very nice!The only weakness is the speakers, which I removed since we are using the Sony setup for surround sound.I highly recommend this set. For the money, you will be hard-pressed to find a better deal. [...]
I needed a lengthy cable and this fit the bill perfectly. It has a rp-sma MALE end, not a female end. The threads are on the insdie so it will screw onto your usb adapter or wireless router.
I hate this piece of crap headset.. The instruction manual does not apply to this piece of crap headset, which I cannot get sound to go through. This product sucks. Their support on the web is terrible.. it says to watch headset videos without a link.
I bought this to transfer my old VCR tapes to DVD and it worked great. It does take a little time to do since you are in effect "watching" the VCR tape while it records but the end result is well worth the time. I had no problems at all using the Windows XP MCE software. Now that I am done putting my VCR tapes on DVD I have time to watch TV on my computer.
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.
The printer and scanner work slowly but well. The software however is awful. It tries to reinstall the drivers every time I reboot (I have Win 2000). It hangs my PC when I try to shut down. etc.If you want to scan multiple documents, it's a real pain becuase the scanning software basically shuts down after each scan. It takes you back to "Director Software" where you're presented with Scan, Print and Email buttons. So you choose Scan again, wait for the software to load, scan your one picture, then go back to the director, where you choose scan again...I would not purchase this.
This card works great in my Canon Rebel XSi. Even in continuous mode its very fast.
It does take Sony MS Pro. But you will have a hard time to get it out. !!!
I have bought 3 sets of these over the past few years and love them! They have good sound and comfortably wrap around the ears. They are great for running and other forms of exercise. So, overall, a great product at a good price.
&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.
I have had my set for almost 2 yrs. now.... picture is still nice, but speakers fade on and off.... so it gets loud and soft at different times during a show or movie (no A/V receiver at this time). My thumb gets a nice workout with the volume controls. Overall it is a good set when you can't go for LCD/Plasma.
A good player for it's price - you're not expecting miracles from this price range. Overall I am pleased with this player however.A gripe (naturally) is that it uses AAAA batteries and has no recharge capacity, but oh well.
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.
This is an excellent upscaling player for the money and has such a clean picture compared to my old progressive scan DVD player I had before. Oppo has some great players and I would look forward to purchasing more from their product lines in the future. I'm playing this through a 47" 1080p LCD and with a little picture tweaking on my screen, the picture quality really makes my regular DVD's look noticibly better.
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.
What can I say, used this to put in a Pioneer AVH-P3300BT in my 06 Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE sedan. Mated the wires one-for-one to the new stereo's wiring, super easy. Plug is decently thick plastic, not flimsy. And the wires appeared to be roughly 12-14awg, which are decently sized for not running a separate amp.
My first iriver product was a portable CD player. I thought it was really cool that I could actually update the firmware on it!Since then I've owned several iriver mp3 players. I love how many options this unit has, and how much it can be customized.I looked into the newer iriver products, and it seems that they no longer offer the same level of options anymore. So I decided to get this unit, even though it's a bit older now.I find there are several great features, and I'm hard pressed to think of anything I dislike about it.By today's standards, perhaps it's a bit bulky, but that's never been an issue for me.It's durable, has great sound, and has many great features such as:- Sleep timer- A-B repeat- playlists- microphone with recording capability- easily swappable AA battery- several repeat modes- ability to modify how quickly the fast foward and reverse buttons actually scan- study mode- customizable equalizerMy only complaint is that I wish the newer models still had these great features!
Expo disc is an easy to use for true accurate custom white balance and &#34;grey card&#34;.It is a must for any one's camera gear. I use it constantly through out the day..
In short I loved this device eventhough the muening system sucks. BUT, after a year it stopped working, I've got 250 DVD's installed and it can't READ ONE. What a waste..............Added: 9-2009I know you all know this but don't EVER put a disc in this unit that has a PAPER Label. I did (actually I didn't know it was paper until it was to late) and it wrecked the unit.
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!
Excellent product in every respect. Total comfort with the split keyboard, angle at which your wrists rest while typing and the mouse is just perfect. Would recommend this to anyone.
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...
The service plan begins once you purchase the item, not after the manufacturer's warranty expires. Therefore the additional service plan is absolutely worthless if the product is still under warranty.
I have just received my new Samsung 42" DLP TV, and I was impressed within minutes! Like the other reviewer mentioned, the measurments are absolutly spot on (which was very important as to fit in my entertainment center). Set up was a breeze, the menus and on-screen displays were simple to follow and the picture quality is amazing. As I shopped around, the biggest difference I noticed was how bright and crisp the picture was compared to other bigger, more expensive, DLP, plasma and LCD TV's. This TV is in a very bright, naturally lit room, yet the picture quality is not affected much at all. The DLP technology does what it claims, to produce a bright, crisp, clear picture. I do not HD programming yet with my sat. provider, so some channels are a little grainy, but with DVD's and other digital sources, this TV is hard to beat. From a quality to price standpoint, you can't go wrong with this TV. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
This is a great product for my Laptop and I use one all the time. The reason I rated it a 2 is because the average lifespan on one is about a month...some will last 2 or 3 and 1 quit in one day. I have a box of about 20 that either the ball quit or the clicker broke. I may package them someday and send back to Fellows. However, when they work, they are really good to do graphics and easy to get details with the pointer. My recommendation is that if you can afford these, they are great, or if you have the patience to send back to Fellowes, they will replace free. Overall: Shop around for good value, expect detailed use for short time, save package and if we all send them back...maybe they could be made to last a little more than a month.
Memorex does it again, this is my third MP3 CD Player from Memorex, they were on board with the technology from day one, and having owned three of these now, I see the progression, and improvement of their product with every one that I purchase. The others served me well, very well in fact, the first one I gave to a friend, the second tok a 3 story tumble, landed on it's side and exploded, this is the replacement. I work construction, and can pack an entire days worth of music on an MP3 CD. I will buy MP3 CD Players from Memorex as long as they continue to make them.....
Pros1) Excellent Battery Life2) Records videos of decent quality3) excellent picture quality4) Very lightweight & value for moneyCons:1) Some of the pictures come out blurred.
This is a great product, easy to install, configure, etc. There are some glitches in the setup, such as changing its network address (from 192.168.1.0), but most people won't bother doing that. One serious problem with the router is that it periodically hangs and stops responding. I've sent my cable modem provider off on a wild goose chase (just once) when the problem was this Linksys router. A friend of mine has the same router and the same problem. But, I hope Linksys will find and fix the problem with a downloadable firmware update
These discs do not appear to work on machines running Mac OS X. Please post otherwise if you find they work on your machine. I'm using a MacBook.
Was advised of these discs by a professional photographer who I used to pay to dupe various tapes, process digital photos, etc. Never heard of these before then. Did a little research and found that various "media rating websites" did in fact cite these as one of 2 or 3 top blank DVD discs on the market. Supposedly they have a life of 30 years or more (apparently regular discs can begin to deteriorate, even if minutetly, within several years). Anyway, only reason I didn't give it a 5 rating is 1) Won't know for 30 years if the advertisement is accurate, 2) The discs don't clearly show which is the "label" side and which is the "recording" side. If you don't transfer from the packaged stack exactly, you can easily put the wrong side up/down in either your duplicator and/or DVD players. But, aside from this, feel this is a solid product at a good, fair price.
This device saved my laptop's Ubuntu installation. Before I got it, everyday sites like yahoo!mail and Angie's list would hang and stall, because the Ubuntu device driver for my Broadcom WiFi was really flakey. Well, an OS that can't handle the web sites I need to browse is just about useless.But my laptop's "wired" ethernet works fine under Ubuntu. So I use the DWL-G730-AP in client mode, and suddently Firefox has no problems. Life is good.Setup of the device is thru the web browser, so there is zero-install.The trickiest part of installation is that before configuring the device you must give your ethernet interface a static IP address. But after the device is configured, you must give set your ethernet card to use dynamic IP assignment.The DWL-G730 is sleek and stylish, and comes with a case to hold the device, its cables and charger. I'm very pleased. The only down side is its need for a power outlet.
I have had this for over year now. I just love it. I wouldn't know what to do with out it now. I have recorded so many tv shows & movies with it. I have recorded every one of my favorite TV shows, so when I go to the lake where my travel trailer is set up I can catch up on my shows at night or when its raining. It is easy to use & set up. You do have to buy the right kind of dvds (DVD-R) so you can finalze & use on the other dvds.
I bought the Gear Keeper and love it. It has a strong rewind spring and a nylon coated steel cable and a secure belt clip. I keep my car keys on it and never lose them.
I am not sure how this card got so many stars. Not only is this SD card slow (especially for video), some computers don't even recognize this card. If you buy this card, make sure you are prepared to return it.
Dont buy this, it is a poor piece that you will broke trying to install on your battery!
Well I really know this product is good, and I also require it for the lens I bought, but it came broken with the lens cleaning liquid everywhere so I cant even use the brush. What I got from the kit that can be used is the dust blower and the cleaning cloth, both great items to attain with a lens. The pen is the real deal though, it basically should be the only reason why anyone would want to buy the kit.What made me mad was I tried to cancel the order a couple of times because it had not shipped, so i thought. After three emails asking for the cancel notification with no response I had it. The information said it had not shipped yet, but finally after a week I got feed back telling me it did. The main reason I wanted to cancel the order is because I found this item at local store for the same price without the shipping wait. Came broken in the end, real cool.
I purchased my Logitech 980356-0403 Stereo USB Headset 250 and have been extremely pleased with it's performance.Great price too.
Speakers worked good after we upgraded the firmware on the Sansa MP3 player per their Support folks. Before that the Icetune docking station would only charge the player, no sound.
After reading reviews on similar adapters, I went with this one from cables to go as it seemed to be a better made product and I am familiar with cables to go quality. I have very pleased with this purchase. Delivery from ANTOnline was within 3 days of order using standard shipping. The adapter is well built and works well with theThermaltake BlacX eSATA Hard Drive USB Docking Stationthat I purchased to dock aSeagate 1.5TB 32MB SATA Bulk/OEM Hard Drive ST31500341AS. I have been very happy will all three purchases and believe I have a good backup solution for photos, videos and other important files (manual). For information purposes, this is a secondary backup to an internal backup drive in my PC (automated). I strongly recommend this product.
These cables seem to be really well constructed and give me the speed I was hoping for in my gigabit ethernet environment.
I had the model before this one and it had great radio reception. I got this one and everything is fuzzy. I am going to return it but what a pain! You would think the reception would be good for Sony.
It has every thing you need: Nice voice quality, good speaker, nic and earphone entries. It's small, light, good design and PC connection via mini USB. You can have up from 3 hours (best quality) or 8 hours (worst but very acceptable) of recording.The 4 stars is because data transfer via USB is slow. Even on USB 2.0 connections, it takes 7 minutes to transfer a 25 MB file to the PC (1.5 hours in best quality, wav format) and you depend on the software because you don't see the device in Windows like USB flash memories.
My office phone is dated and only has an analog connection. Most headsets sold today are for digital phones or cell phones. The only other option is to get a headset and amp that usually go for $100 or more and have a bunch of wires that clutter the desktop. I came across this product on Amazon. I have to say that the sound quality is pretty good out of the ear and I have been told that I come in clear from the mic. I was worried that the calls would be too low to hear, but this concern has not become real. The type of plastic this is made from seems very durable. It seems as if you could drop this and it would bounce and be fine. Some types of plastic crack easily, but I think this headset will last for some time. I also like that I can quickly disconnet the headset from the connector and store this away until I need it for a conference call. This product is no frills but works well enough if you need an analog headset.
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've bought 6 of these so far for road kits used for training. The outlets on front and rear are nicely spaced and will power a ton of devices. I routinely run these at or near 15amps and have never popped the circuit. The power cord is nice and long (at least 6') and plugs into a standard 110v outlet (unlike most rack PDUs which require a 115v or 220v outlet)
I bought this for my Sandisk MP3 and it is terrific. The sound is excellent. I do think I will buy the subwoofer. Music with a lot of bass can sound a bit tinny.
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.
Didn't have any of the sound quality issues others experienced. Used on the plane and off. No issues so far. Great fit for my 4 year old.
Don't by this. I plugged it into my computer right out of the box and got a memory error. Total junk. Don't waste your time with the manufacturer support. It's worthless. It's going in the garbage. Never again Transcend!
My ink cartridges got here pretty quick and packaging was great. My only other comment is, My HP Deskjet 3940 series printer, eat's up ink to quick. The cartriges are very expensive. I order #'s 21(Black) & # 22 (Tri-color). I got a combo pack & price was only $1.00 less then cost at Walmart. I really would like the Kodack 3 in one printer but it cost's to much money ( this product doesn't eat up ink so fast and the ink cartridges range from $14.99 each to $23.00 each.
This little camera really adds a new dimension to the internet. Of course, on the mac, you just plug the thing in and it works flawlessly. The ability to have one-way video conferences or just audio conferences makes it nice too. The microphone really does a good jobThe mounts appear to be rather permanent once the backing is removed, so watch out!
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 bought this product along with the linksys WPC54A pc card. I plugged it into my router [also linksys] and installed the client software [for the pc card]. It worked instantly.I then started messing around. I set the MAC filtering to give access only to my WPC54A [using ipconfig/all to get its MAC address] and switched on turbo mode. Worked fine.Then I tried WEP encryption. I added a 154 bit key in the router and the card and .... it did not work! Apparently the key was not saved in the pc card's software. I entered it again and it worked. You have to remember that the pc card's software takes the WEP key in colon separated bytes while the router does not. Enter it as 12:34:.... in the pc card but as 1234...in the router.Everything worked beautifully and I've had no problems.P.S: A month later I exchanged this for a WAP51AB router since it had both 802.11a and 802.11b for the same price. On that router I'm having the following problems:1. Bandwidth is very good at times and very bad at other times [down to 14 kilobits]2. Turbo mode does not work.
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..
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.
For under $350, you get a 22" LCD with bright, crisp resolution. Huge difference over my old 19" viewsonic CRT. Haven't used the webcam yet, but it's a nice bonus to have. I have seen reviews on CNET that rate this monitor lower due to not having all the bells and whistles for various connections, but I personally don't have any need for that. The base is a bit flimsy and it is not easy to make small adjustments, but that is a minor complaint.
I purchased this along with the Linksys wireless card several months ago and have not had any problems with it.Installation was a breeze. After attaching the router to my computer and cable modem, I downloaded the firmware update. Following the instructions in the guide accompanying the Router, I made sure all the settings were correct for my Win 98 and Win 2000 systems. Everything worked fine on the first try.My Win 98 desktop is attached to the router with a Cat 5 cable (you'll probably want to get one of these if you don't have an extra: Belkin A3L791-07-S Category 5e Snagless Patch Cable). I often use both my desktop and my laptop at the same time without any problem. I have also been able to FTP to my laptop from my desktop when transferring large files.The biggest benefit is I can use my laptop anywhere in my condo and the surrounding area. I can actually take my laptop to the restaurant downstairs and work while eating lunch.Because of this relatively wide area of connectivity, I decided to enable the WEP 128-bit security. Using the passphrase method worked fine, and I haven't noticed a reduction in speed (though I assume there is).I don't have any information about using this router with other wireless cards, so I can't comment on compatibility other than the 128-bit security is listed as proprietary to Linksys. If you already have a card from another manufacturer, you might try a router from them or find a friend or business with a wireless router that you can test against.
I love this case, i fits my Canon Powershot SD1000 perfectly and other than looking good, it also look really nice and the texture of the leather gives your a nice clean feeling when holding it. If you have the right camera for this case i would definitely suggest getting it, because you won't regret it.
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.
This camera is awsome!! I use it to film sgort video clips with my friends and then I just add the sounds I want on my computer. In one we used Hotwheels cars and made it look real and we even made one blow up. Too bad I cant post the picture of that car exploding. P.S: We used a bunch of snap dragons to blow it up.
I was saddened by the fact that Logitech's Trackman Wheel "mouse" isn't so ubiquitous. Insted of continuing to hunt one down, I bought this mouse and I really like it. It's very comfortable, has a nice heft to it, and is very precise. The USB mechanism is a lot larger than I had hoped; but this is a cosmetic issue only.I don't own a desktop computer. I use this mouse for my notebook and didn't want one of those small notebook mice. I am delighted there are no buttons on the side of the mouse that I can press accidentally. There is an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse to save battery life and you can zoom in and out quite easily on a webpage or other program. I tend to go back and forth on web pages and can now do this with a click of a button on this mouse.The ergonomics are fine. I have hands on the small side and I also have "abnormally short thumbs" (so says my doctor) and find this mouse comfortable to use.Recommended!
Ok so its got 4 fans, and small vents to cool. However it dose not cool as efficiently as some of the 2 fan coolers I have had. Kept my HDD temp 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, HOTTER than some other coolers. And just like others, it will get a great amount of dust buildup witch you have to clean out alot, and will eventually just get noisy to the point is sounds like something is getting chopped up in there. Flimsy construction too, not recommended for traveling usage as it will get crushed in your bag. Also has an annoying LED light on the front to let you know its on, very bright at night. Also has a small thumb wheel so you can adjust the speed of the fans, however it still just dosent go high enough.
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.
What a battery! I dropped this bad boy into the remote and BAM, locking and unlocking the doors like a pro.
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 ordered the sleeve so I could place my Dell 820 in it to transport on the back of my motorcycle. After months of use, no problems whatsoever and I would recommend it highly.
I specifically sought out headphones for running, and paid quite a bit extra to buy these ones. However they stopped working after about four months, and now only one earbud of the two works.
Once in a while, a device comes along that actually does what you want, and does what it claims, and does it well. The remote control extender is the best design I've ever seen. The RF transmitter really does work--no more pointing the infrared beam at the unit. I have two transmitters, one for each of two matching remotes. Now I can carry the remote into the bathroom or bedroom or kitchen and it still works (and I leave the other one on the desk where I can find it!).I've had these for over two years, and they've worked flawlessly. When the rechargeable battery gets low, you'll notice a loss of response. Pop the battery out, put it in the charger (conveniently built into the base of the space ship), and swap it for the second battery which has been waiting in the charger! The battery slides into the transmitter, which is the same dimension as a AAA battery. Use the AA adapter sleeve, as I do, and it's completely seamless!I hope they don't go out of business, because I don't think anyone else makes a product like this, or this quality.
Exactly what I need at an incredible low price. The Targis looks new and performs as new. I have tested it on My new Acer Aspire One (shortened Linux OS) and on my new Eee PC 1000 (XP Home OS). It's like the Targus was made for these little Wi-Fi/built in camera computers. Now I can easily install programs, view DVD's, save data to CD's, listen to music on CD, and view photographs stored on CD's - anywhere. And when I don't need an optical drive - like when going to a cafe or library Hot Spot, I just leave it home and travel lite. This combo is so cool.
Coupled with the top-of-the-line Denon DVD player, HDCD music and DVD videos sound and look awesome! I have my 5700 powering four Polk Audio SRT speakers and an PSW1200 sub and LOOK OUT! It literally can cause my glass tabletop to vibrate, just around 127db (yes, it's true!). The only downside is that some movies can cause the receiver to clip (it safely shuts itself down and you just need to cycle the power) for particular scenes at moderate-to-high volume levels
this was the best price for a good vhs radio. it's in my boat now and it's works great. easy to use also!
I've had a Rimage 2000i for a few years now and it's been very reliable. However, the ink costs are crazy. These tiny cartridges may only last 100 DVD's in full color. Usually I get more than that, maybe 150 full color. That makes the ink over 10x the cost of the disks.These are HP cartridges (already expensive) but chipped so you can't just buy the equivalent HP, which would be cheaper.The print quality is excellent, but putting such a tiny, expensive cartridge on a robotic duplicator is insane.
Serves its purpose very well. Inexpensive, durable,...just great. This little gadget does everything it claims to do.Was using velcro, but now am able to move to other shoes easily and effortlessly.
I bought this for my mom. She has probably used it about 5 times and it is now dead. Funny thing, I bought another Toshiba DVD player for another relative and after a year it lost audio. I guess this is why the warranty is only 90 days.
I have a set of quality ear bud headphones, but they are not compatible for jogging. I got these as my "work out" headphones and was actually surprised at the sound quality. If you're looking for a decent set of headphones that will stay on well, then I highly recommend these.
I purchased this product a little over a year ago. As soon as the warranty expired it starting freezing before loading the DVD menu and when the menu came on all my DVD's were listed as question marks. It took me 2 hours to type them all back in again with a keyboard. This happened another 3 times before I called Sony and they told me to unplug the machine for an hour. That finally worked. Now about a month and a half later, we go to watch a movie and the player goes to the first movie, says reading, then says cannot play and goes to the next movie with the same results. Basically I paid $300 for a DVD player that worked for a year. And the Sony DVD copywrite problem is true, it happened on mine too. Sony's answer to my problem of it not being able to play? They will exchange it for $261. How's that for customer service? Do yourself a favor and do not waste your time or money.
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.
This camera has served me well over the last few years. There are a few things that you need to be aware of however. The first thing is that the flash has a delay. You have to wait for it to recharge in between each picture if you are using the flash and that can take at least 6-8 seconds. Taking pictures of children can be challenging if you are using the flash! With that said, the camera has been great. It is very simple to learn!
I am a graduate student who wanted a projector of her own to practice and develop education skills with univerity students, but because I give homeschool english classes to three kids, age 4, 5 and 7, I have also used this one with school children. I have owned it one month.I had some fears about this projector. You know, mom allways says cheap is allways more expensive later. Not this one. I find this projector just perfect. Extremely lightweight, I can take it to every class with no problem, or from my house to my university in the bus without call the attention. I traveled with this projector to Germany, and had no problem with airport security. A case can be easily found in any electronics store.I am studying in Spain (Im from USA, but actually studying my grad studies in Spain) and I was offered long time ago a projector as graduation gift. I decided to buy this one from Amazon despite the different electricity in Spain (240v). I had no problem to find a different energy cable for this projector: I just went to a general electronics store, the same were I found the case, and a generic cable fits perfectly to this projector. 327 dollars, the amount that cost this projector, is about 200 euros. The cheaper projector you can find here is 500 euros, and their quality is exactly the same to this one, if you read the specs. The generic cable cost me 4 euros, and the customs fee was about 50 euros, shipping was 20 euros.I use this projector in very sunny classrooms, and neither any classmate or any of my professors have had problems seeing the screen. Is also very silent, I can give my powerpoint lessons with no problems. In the english classes, the kids love the projector. A projector is an unvaluable education tool for any age and helps a lot when is time to enhance knowledge.Finally, I have also used this one to see movies in my home. I dont recommend to use this projector with dowloaded movies, because the lower quality of the movie will cause a not so clear image. You can use them, and you will be able to see the movie, but will enjoy the movie as its best if you get the DVD. Its my sincere advise.I recomend this one with five stars. Unbeteable price, awesome quality, perfect portability. You can't ask more. The only thing you will need is go to a sunglasses store and buy a sunglasses cleaning cloth to clean the black top of projector with any risk of scratching it. I hate seeing my fingermarks there so I clean it every time I mark it.
it's a great sleeve for protecting your laptop computer. material is of neoprene so it's sturdy and waterproof. would highly recommend this for all laptop owners.
Before buying this item, I did lot of research on all types of tripod.1. All Flexi mini Tripods in this category are same except Brand name on Tripod. I purchased Zeikos and other 2 brands from Amazon.I tried this tripod on Sony Cybershot DSC (Whose tripod holder is not at center place (Sony likes different)). but I did not face any issue with that.This Tripod strong enough for a Canon SX10IS.(its similar to SLR without additional lenses. But You need to spread out the legs of Tripod.)2. I bought this mini Flexi tripod and ended up making this my travel companion. Here are my reasons for liking it a lot:- It's sturdier than I expected. The rubber feet prevent slipping and the flexible legs can easily hold a typical camera without bending under the weight.- While it's light enough to carry around, you can keep in your pocket. Flexi Tripod size is less than 6".- With the legs spread out at the bottom it makes a great grip for little cameras.- Its perfect replacement for Mini Tripod also Mini Tripod are more bulkier, heavier.- Flexi Tripod helps you a lot to take pictures on self timer with less space available for Tripod.- You can spread out the legs also bend/twist the legs (not at great extend)to adjust the angle.- Unlike straight-leg tripods, you can make the feet grip a vertical edge, like a cube partition.- shooting at a low speed and risk of blurring the shot, You can use any object/ place for stability (6" X 6" place is more than enough)- Very nice tripod for who thinks they are not professional photographers.Drawbacks- 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.- Tripod height is less if you keep on ground its but obvious it makes some angle when you are standing for photograph.- I am not sure about life of this Tripod, But It can go for 2-3 years at least :)Conclusion:Hello!!!You are buying this item for nothing. This item is just for $1-$4 range. Don't compare with Costly gorilla pod/ mini Tripod.Who needs quick photographs at any place(and bother to ask others for clicking your snap). If you lost this item you will never mind.This item is great you can go for that.
Be aware this is registered ECC RAM, typically used in servers. Make sure it will work in your system before buying.
After getting 'burned' on cheaper laptop coolers I decided to spend a little more. It was worth it. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
I have been buying this product so many times as soon as my son broke it, and took mine. Then I found the same product without case. (MDR-E818LP) It is almost a dollar cheaper. I rate 4 star to catch your attention. The product is great to watch portable DVD player. I cannot venture other product; I love this product.
Great product. No hazzles, just connect it and your ready to start working from any spot in your home
It works great. It costs little. I purchased this for my ipod nano and all facets of the device have worked correctly.
I really like this scanner due to the EASY programming of the channels you want. It also displays the time of day when off. I am going to purchase another one today for another location in the house!
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
Excellent camera, point and shoot, nice large view finder and small enough to fit into the palm of your hand (or your purse.)I am however, a little concerned about a small cliking sound when the lens slides out. It is possible that a little dirt,or sand got in, perhaps it should be sealed better...
One fault of the Lumix DMC-FZ200 is that the lens is right at the end of the lens barrel where it is very exposed and vulnerable. This protective filter does not change the image in any way and, although more expensive than most after-market filters, it has no distortion and is certainly much less expensive to replace than a damaged lens. I like that it fits well on the camera, it has external threads which allows one to attach more 52mm filters if desired, and the lens cap still fits perfectly.
I just wanted to take a minute to talk about some of the things I didn't see in the other reviews. Overall this product is probably the best FM transmitter I had. I tried others from griffin and belkin and they weren't even close to the performance of DLO, but DLO still has some short comings. For one, the arm is quite awkward. You are pretty limited in the locations in which you can direct the arm, resulting in the ipod somewhat pointing away from you and also making it kind of cumbersome to move your shifter around. Overall, it is built very well. The 2nd generation has a usb port for charging your cellphone, which is really nice and video out for the video ipods. I live in a moderately urban environment so finding a station is tough and one thing I noticed is that if I hold my hand or leg to the bottom of the transmitter that I get better reception. Pretty weird? It's definitely the best transmitter out there, so don't consider the others, but you might want to look into other items first.
The SD Card was delivered as advertised and well ahead of the promised time. Excellent service with no hassle. Will use Amazon again as I have always had great service and products.
Maybe a whole bunch of these were dropped. Ten from one corner of the package were broken. They are not very sturdy. The price was good though!
I purchased my SE210s six months ago, sure I was going to get a pair of reasonably high quality earphones. The headphones I got were actually very good. Sound was studio quality crystal but with minimal bass, something I hadn't realised would be missing from the earphones. I put up with the inflexible heavy cable around my neck because it was worth listening to. Six months down the line the production quality is suffering. The plastic casing around the wires have split in numerous areas (including right next to the earbud itself which leads to uncomfortable listening) and all the copper wire is now exposed.I should have just bought another pair of $40 Sennheisers, would have got a huge bass kick, great clarity and a headphone that lasts longer than six months. If you do not need bass, and are unlikely to use these on a daily basis, I would recommend these. However, if you are planning to listen to an eclectic range of music where bass is important every day, these are not the headphones for you.
This a used player but works just fine and has a wonderful sound to it.The only downside is that when you pick the player up there is something loose on the inside of one side of the left speaker but does not seem to effect the sound.I would say for the price this player cost it was a very good buy.Coby CX-CD282 Portable CD/Radio/Cassette Player
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.
I purchased these to use while running. I guess my ears are too small, b/c they didn't fit snugly and I could hear a lot of outside noise. Plus when I move the cord around, I got some static... They are quite in-expensive, but that's about all that they have going for them.
Sounds decent with the supplied headphones. Excellent battery life and physical design. Fine scale tuning is difficult and reception is modest. Good buy for the money.
Picture is perfect and very pleased overall, BUT, the TV sits crooked on its stand and Toshiba calls this cosmetic. They would replace the TV if we paid the $130 to have it shipped back to them. Needless to say we did not return it but put pieces of rubber under the base so it would sit straight.
I got this mp3 player for my husband who runs 4 times a week and has already broken 3 other mp3 players. So far he really likes it, it's easy to use and the pedometer function is great for seeing how far you've been. The software wasn't so bad because he had to reload all his music anyway. I can see it would be difficult if you were trying to move from another library. The only problem is the battery keeps running down all the time even when he's not using it. You can't turn it off and something keeps running so you should always check it a little while before you want to use it. Of course it does charge fast but still an off button would have been a good idea.
Very good quality lens cleaner. I was able to clean even the dirtiest legacy lenses to mint condition. Highly recomended.
I rated this four stars only because I also have the the one that is the next step up for another lens and I like it a little better and I couldn't figure out how to give this four and a half stars.
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.
These earbuds are extremely comfortable, increable sound quality, look amazing, and are worth every penny. my only complaint is that the bass isnt as strong as i would like, but i LOOVEE bass, all my settings are on "bass booster" in itunes etc.. the Koss noise cancelling headphones had better bass, but it was almost annoying and had terrible lows and mids. Cnet rated this product #1, and has numerous 5 and 4 star reviews. the headphones never fall out once you find the right rubber bud fitment. the koss also had a retarded wire setup, one bud was longer than another, and the sony fontopia had the same setup, the Vmoda bass freq's have the EXACT ipod wire setup, from the plug( its straight Vs. some of the others that have a bent plug) and the wires dont get tangles nearly as much as many of the competetors. i havent owned too many headphones/buds, but i will say these will stay with me for quite a while..:]
The sound experience is incredible. The subwoofer is incredibly powerful. Friend, Dolby 6.1 Lord of the Rings- ROTK makes this system sing. You really get great speakers for the money. They look nice too- the speakers don't have the "boxy" look of many other systems- rather, they are very sharp looking with mostly polished metal casing. (some plastic too) They are quite stylish and not bulky.The DVD player unfortunately has problems playing burned DVDs, however. Tried DVD +R and DVD -Rs, and neither seem to work. I am amazed that Onkyo didn't think of this.The AMP is basic in functionality but quite nice though- never had a problem with it. It is very simple to use and responsive to your commands. It allows easy selection between the various audio surround formats- Dolby 2.1, 5.1, 6.1, Neo 6, Pro Logic, etc. I have to say I really like this amp.I would recommend buying the 6.1 speaker package separately from this DVD player. (Search on: ONKYO SKS-HT240) Get the speakers, then get either this amp or a comparable one, then buy a newer, reliable upscaling 1080p DVD player.Make sure you know how to hook up a surround sound system with optical audio cables (this is true of any system, not just this one) or you are missing out.
I have experienced the same problem as the rest of the comments. The machine won't allow a CD to be inserted. Troubleshooting at 1-877-210-3782 said to merely uplug - wait one minute and then plug in. Dah! That didn't work. CD goes in about 2 inches and hits a wall of some kind. Told to ship to So. Carolina - pay shipping and approx. $100.00 to repair. To have no buttons on any machine is just plain annoying! What if you misplace the remote! A Really stupid machine. Comments go back to 2009 - why doesn't Bose fix the problem!!!!!
I have been using Dymo labelers since the 1970's. They have changed a bit over the years. Now everything is electronic and computerized to some degree. Well, these labels are perfect for any application that requires identification. I highly recommend these labels because they break open in the middle from the rear, making them a "snap" to apply.
This replaced an exact duplicate blown out by lightning - exactly what we needed. Attached to 5 disc Sony CD player and pipped to three rooms - nice sound.
The price was right, the packaging and look was professional, but the performance was lacking. After using each of the 2 cartridges they would seem to dry out overnight. The 2nd day after installing the print would be light and have light streaks through word lines. Did not improve much after following instructions to clean heads with q-tip and alcohol. Company was very prompt in sending a postage paid return mailing label and offering to refund. Mailed both cartridges back the other day. Yesterday installed locally refilled cartridge and prints dark and crisp even after sitting overnight so the problem is not with my printer.
Everything about this radio is good, execpt i bought it 2 months ago and still it hasnt loaded my ipod
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.
The product worked great for two days. Then when the unit is powered on the display reads "recover" and then reads "bye" and powers off everytime. I took it back to the store and it was sent off for two weeks. Got it back and it worked great for four days and it is now doing the exact same thing ( "recover" "bye" ). I will be going back to the store tommorow for my money back . I have only had this unit for about 24 days and now I will be saying "BYE!!!!!!".If you have a unit that works you got lucky. If your unit is giving you trouble, get rid of it fast because it will always give you trouble. NO MORE PANASONIC FOR ME!
WOW, I ordered two of theese cards for my new Canon HF Vixia 100 HD Camcorder, they work flawlessly! I was reluctant to purchase these cards because some folks report problems with read/write errors. I wonder if this is a "user problem" or truly a manufacturing defect. In the end I purchased them because for 12.00 per card VS. 49.00 for the Sandisk, i figured it was worth the chance...so far I am laughing all the way to the bank :).
This tip charges the ipad, ipad 2, and ipod touch 4g with the two cameras.Here's the specs for the ipad 2 charger: (Input 100-240V, 0.45Amps), 50-60Hz, (Output 5.1 Volts, 2.1 Amps, 10 Watts)Here's the specs for the iGo charger: (Input 100-240V, 0.3 Amps), 50-60 Hz, (Output 3.1-9 Volts, 1.5 Amps, 8Watts).The only difference I see is that the Amps and Watts are different, so in a pinch you can use the iGo charger, but it will charge just a bit slower than the Apple factory charger.
I could never get this thing to work. It has only printed a couple of pages the whole time i have owned it. Dont buy this unless you want a paper weight
Disappointed. From the looks here I thought I'd be giving my 20-year old panasonic small reference speakers a run for their money; but unfortunately,no matter how I configured the pc's sound card settings w/window media player etc. - the sound from these X-240 satellites and subwoofer was...just plain bad. And the sub control itself is wack. At least mine was. Volume control dial is cheap. Other logitech 2.1 sets I've heard sounded good though, just not this here one.
If you've got a broadband cable modem and 4 or fewer computers to hook up to the main feed, this is the router you want. I had a Linksys router, and for 4 years thought, this is as fast as it gets?On a hunch, I decided to try a new router, and chose this model. Hookup was EASY. There is a CD that comes with the unit, and the CD tells you what to do, step by step. Not only that, it performs tests each time you perform a step, to see if you did it right.My broadband speed is now four times faster than what it was with the old Linksys unit. Incidentally, I also use VPN, and had zero issues getting a connection with this router.A great product, highly recommended.
This card simply does it right. Faster than a 7950 GX 2.It needs power, make sure all supply connections are made.Have Fun!
I bought this from a well-known chain store, took it home, and set it up. It worked for a few hours and then suddenly died. No internet connection, nothing. I took it back to the store and got another one of the same model. This one lasted long enough for me to send in for the rebate, then it too died. The store would not take it back since I had sent for the rebate. I could not reach anyone at Linksys despite hours of waiting on hold on a toll call. Needless the say the rebate never came either...
My xps1210 started to heat up in the summer when i'm playing games. It worked fine for the first week but then the power button failed and it's basically half broken.It's cheap and it's worth $5 at the most.Do not buy.
I chose it because I've bought other timesI have no complaintsReceived on timeThe product is of excellent qualityI recommend the product
Inconsistent paper feed. Took me 2 hours once to get card stock, with all settings correct, to actually work. The problem is once you print anything else, it will not feed card stock anymore. Printing CD labels works once you slightly elevate the top page in the top loader so that it is slightly crooked. Sometimes it will work if loading 2 pages, provided you understand the the first page will feed through without print and the 2nd may feed through or not.Print quality, if anything feeds through is fine though.Horrid experience with this expensive "printer."
I bought this ink cartridge new, because I do like to purchase the refill kits once emptied and I already did this with my other and it was time for a new one. Anyway, my package came early as usual. I love the way they make sure your purchase is always packaged with plenty of cushion to make sure nothing gets damaged. Everything is in great working condition although, I do suggest maybe the Canon PG-41 Color Ink if you print alot and need more ink at once. Thank again, Amazon.
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.
As all other Sony products I have recently purchased, this VCR was found to be deffective. Remote control would not function properly. Returned to Amazon.com for refund.
i wrote in another review the same thing. but the tea is amazing, it's beautiful and DELICIOUS!!! o boy was it delicious i refilled it about 4 times in my 5 cup holder and you can only keep it for 24 hours - it probably was mild not as strong because i kept refilling it so much but wow! if you can find this product for cheaper price please do! but i am very satisfied ! and the tea pot is so cute!!! ... yes it is true that it takes a while for the water to filter through the dry tea when putting it into that cup ... and the tiny holes will get dirty but theres nothing an ear stick wont get out.. i hope you understand this review!! goodluck!! :]
I bought this unit to replace an aging Panamax M1000. The unit seems to work great, good number of outlets, attractive display, nice features. The only thing that is a bit odd is that it is designed to remain on at all times. That means that you can't (or aren't supposed to) use it as a master power switch. What makes that even more strange is that by leaving it powered at all times, you have completely defeated the utility of the 2 delayed outlets. Admittedly, I've chosen not to follow APC's recommendation and I do use the APC to turn on my entire system (like my old Panamx unit was designed to do) and, so far, that works fine. I should add that I do not use the H15 for filtering the coax or phone connections.
My first impression when I took this camera out of the box was that they forget to put the guts in the cheap plastic shell that holds this thing together. I've never owned a "pro" camera that is so cheaply constructed. It feels like it's ready to break at any point and will no way hold up to the beating a wedding or other pro work will subject a camera to. It doesn't get any better in use. The camera is built on a Nikon F80, a consumer body, that has been jerry rigged with electronics from Fuji. It features an itsy bitsy viewfinder that's like looking down a tunnel. The focusing screen doesn't have any split viewfinder for manual focusing, which is an absolute requirement for this thing because its autofocus system is pathetic, unreliable and simply doesn't work right. Exposure is likewise eratic.With a lot of work and a lot of luck, nice images can be produced. But if you want reliability and consistency, forget this camera.Also, don't even think about it if you want to shoot handhold below 1/125. Anything below that, and I get blurred images thanks to the lightweight body and lack of internal dampening. This is the worst body I've ever owned for camera shake problems. I have the D1H at work and can shoot at 1/15 of second with it and no blur. The Fuji would produce a fuzzy mess at that.Also, don't even think about using a cheap lens on this thing. It demands great glass. We're talking ED lenses to get "pro" results. It also wants Silent Wave motor focusing on the lenses.In short, buy this camera and you'll be facing an endless pit in which you'll toss money for batteries, cards, lenses and backup.Buying this camera made me appreciate my Nikon F4s bodies all the more.
First tried a percolator made coffee at my uncle's place - loved it. All parts 100% made out of stainless steel so you taste the real coffee flavor. Keeps Coffee Warm. After drinking this coffee I don't feel the urge to go to a coffee house to taste their great tasting coffee, when I can make it at home. Even cheap coffee tastes good with this. I bought this for my wife as I am not an avid coffee drinker and she absolutely loves it. Even I prefer this coffee over the coffee made out of the coffee makers with plastic parts. Who knows whether they are BPA free or not (I tried searching the description of various brands but the information is not listed).Tip: Don't buy the special filters just use a couple of regular coffee filters and poke a hole in the middle using knife pointed edge.
Easy to use and tapeBrother M231 1/2" Black on White Tape for P-Touchis durable!!
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.
I should have bought this a lot earlier. After only a year and less than 10,000 pages, my scanner began ingesting more than one page at a time.I put off purchasing this overpriced consumable kit as I wasn't certain it was going to fix anything. But I figured I'd roll the dice and see what happens. I'm glad I did. Installation is very easy and the instructions were not difficult to follow. The result for me was a scanner that now works like new. You're also left with some extra cleaning supplies to help keep things running properly.If anyone at Fujitsu is listening, I hope they will reconsider the wasteful package this stuff comes in. The box is enormous and its contents take up less than 10% of its volume! Maybe they could even shave a few bucks off the price in the process of streamlining the packaging..
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.
I had this drive for about 9 months, using it as a backup. It suddenly it stopped working, and I received an error message that the drive was not recognized. Needless to say, it was filled with very critical data, which cannot be recovered. I am very disappointed with Wester Digital. It is horrible to make a product so cheaply, which people rely on for such critical use.
I never expected to get such high quality for $100! Competing cans I've heard in this range have an entirely different sense to them altogether, as though they just blast the (albeit, high-quality) sound directly into your ears. After about 5 minutes of that, I feel boxed in and my ears are stressed. You shouldn't need to spend time adjusting back to the rest of the world after listening to your headphones.These however, make it feel like the sound is all around you. If you get into it you can put the volume up without stressing out your ears. The open sound isn't just a relief, but it does better to separate the sound ranges. The bass comes through strongly without feeling like a tuba to the side of your head, and it doesn't eat up the mids and highs, which are very lively and pure.This articulation stays even through all levels of volume, as well. Some others, like Sony MDRs seem to have poor mids until you get the volume up to a certain level, but these sound every bit as good at lower volumes as at higher ones, which is a sign of actual balance rather than different ranges all competitively screaming for your attention.I've listened to plenty of live acoustic music like the cuban Ibrahim Ferrer and jazzy Rolfe Kent, digital-heavy pop music like Lady Gaga and Ciara, folk such as Bon Iver, Damien Rice, and Fleet Foxes; soul from Corrine Bailey Rae, Duffy, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, and Zero 7; some Brahms orchestral music, Arvo Part choral, Mendelssohn concertos; hiphop from The Roots, M.I.A. and Common; rock from The Cardigans, Doves, Blitzen Trapper, Death from Above 1979, The Strokes, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs; electropop like Junior Boys, Elkland, Hot Chip, and Erlend Oye; oldies like Jo Stafford and Tony Bennett, electronica like Luke Fair, Orbital, Paul van Dyk; downtempo from Thievery Corporation, dZihan & Kamien, and The Dining Rooms; bluegrass like The Avett Brothers and Mountain Heart, and non-music like comedian albums and movies.These headphones have been wonderful with all of those. They are super comfortable and can fit wonderfully whether you have small or large head and/or ears, the build quality is great and the value can't be beat. My only recommendation is to buy the Grado 1/4 to 1/8 adapter if you plan on plugging these into a normal headphone minijack, as the supplied adapter is a danger risk to your jack. The best place to get one is from B&H; Photo for $15.
If not for another review on Amazon, I wouldn't have known to simply connect this signal booster to the antennae on my modem. In two minutes, we tripled the range of our wireless network. I've bought two other expensive devices meant to boost or rebroadcast our wireless signal, but this was the fastest to set up, the cheapest, and by far the most powerful. Very very pleased.
I recently purchased this knife as well as the 8" Chef and 3" Paring. I was skeptical after first trying the paring knife - nothing special there. BUT...this knife was wonderful!!! I never thought I would enjoy quartering potatoes but I was actually disappointed when they were gone. The job was easy with this knife!
Great sound on this lightweight headphone set. Just make sure the infrared sensor is in line of sight. No need to worry about brain tumors.
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.
Since using this, there is a noticeable difference in the amount of heat that I can feel coming from my laptop. It works great to keep the air flowing and the laptop from overheating.The only drawback, thus far, is that the plug in for the power cord is a bit loose - it's not a solid connection.Still, this product was recommended to me and I am happy with it.
I knew I'd only be using it for short range and haven't had it hooked up long range very much.. Short range however it is great. It's basically a sound card as well so if you don't have one this may be all you need.. My laptops sound card is crummy, I bought a Creative sound blaster pcmcia optical sound card and this is way better than even the optical. And it works great with Itunes.. my only complaint is the remote control doesn't work all that well for skipping songs but that may just be a weak battery. Keep up the good work Logitech!
I really like my 6-cup ss coffee percolator. It's just my husband and myself so it's big enough. I saw the ratings for the 12 cup but didn't need anything that big. Since the 12 cup had a good rating I thought I'd try the 6 cup. The coffee tastes really good in this percolator. Can't go wrong. Love it
Avoid this filter like the plague, unless you like having ghosts, flares, and glares in your shots. I just returned from a trip to NYC. I had this filter on my Zuiko OM 24mm on Canon 60D. Most of my shots had very bad ghosting and glares. This is my fault for going cheap and not getting a multi-coated filter. I bought this on a rush because I wanted a filter to protect my lens while in New York. In hindsight, I should have waited and invest in a better one.On a side note: I also used an inferior Super Takumar 28mm lens that didn't have any filters on. All my footage/shots came out very clean without the above issues.My advice to anyone out there, spend a little bit more and invest in a multi-coated one.
i wasnt sure what to expect when i ordered this bag, but it really is fantastic.i am never in need of a pocket i don't have, and it keeps my macBook dry even in the roughest portland rain.
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.
Love the products. They certainly offer more flexibility in charging our iPod wherever we are, with or without accessibility to our laptop. Price was excellent, and product was received quickly. Thanks.
My first pair of Phillips headphones performed well in terms of sound quality, but are poorly constructed. The headphone snapped from the headsupport like a twig. Poor design, but then again what should I expect with something made in China. It's too bad because the sound was really good on the first pair. Unfortunately, after it broke there was not much I could do to repair it other than buy a used pair. It's a good thing my speakers sound good because the unit that I purchased through Amazon is terrible. There is a prominent rumbling noise on the left side. The seller of this set clearly misrepresented the quality of the product. It was not merely slightly worn on the edges, but clearly defective in the sound cancelling capability. The only use I have for it is to use the physical parts to rebuild my broken headset. Hardly an ideal situation, but given the crappy quality of the materials and the cost it seems to be the only way. I am very disappointed with the way all of the consumer grade noise cancelling headphones are constructed. They are clearly meant to be a disposable item with no real longevity or ability to be repaired.
I have desk hutch that every 17' LCD I looked every monitor I could find but none would fit in the desk (this only other is a planar which does not perform as well). This monitor was perfect. Not one dead pixel. Much sharper and brighter than nearly all I looked at. I took a risk sight unseen, and after receiving it, it seems to perform with the best out there. I highly recommend.
I got this with my new canon elph and man both combined together are super fast. Seems perfect! Glad I got it.
I purchased this switch to help simplify a customer's overly complicated network. The extent of the setup process was taking it out of the box and plugging it in. It's been working flawlessly ever since. Netgear always seems to make really solid products!
Have still not received...after several weeks,,, any information as to how to order repair service. My unit is not working but I have no way to have it repaired....Very, very dissappointed...........
Im using it with canon 60D for underwater photography and videography and its amazing.Its not too wide and not too narrow, so you can zooming in and out with clear pictures.Thank you so much
The Canon EOS Rebel 2000 is awesome! After months of research, trials and troubling salesmen at camera stores, I finally bought one recently and I am glad that I made the right choice. The pictures are excellent even with the standard 28-80mm lens included in the kit. My final choice was between a Canon Rebel 2000 and a Minolta Maxxum Stsi. Though the Minolta Maxxum Stsi comes with date and panoromic view mode, the rebel scored a few points over Minolta. One thing, most of the stores sell Minolta cameras with after market lenses like sigma and quantaray while you get a original manufacturer's lens with Canon. Buying a good camera with a bad lens is not a great idea! Moreover, it costs a fortune if you buy a Minolta 28-80mm lens separately.A long story short....I am a proud owner of a magnificent Rebel 2000 with an ORIGINAL Canon lens. If you are a beginner or an amateur, go ahead and buy a Rebel. You will not regret it, its great value for that price.
Sooooo good. I ordered sunday night, and I got it Wednesday afternoon (today). I was a little nervous since it's a $150 item and wasn't sure it would work with my Windows 2000 Beyond TV setup (it says it only works in Windows XP MCE). I used the installation guide and drivers from Snapstream's web page - and I installed and setup everything up in what seemed like 15 minutes. I was also concerned when I got it because there was only one co-axial input - I just assumed there would need to be two since it's a dual-tuner - but no, you can record 2 channels off of that one input ( I thought I'd need to split the signal! ). Not only that, but (and maybe I'm horrible about reading fine print) but it has a FM-radio input as well. That was a nice bonus.
I wanted a reliable 16 GB SDHC card to create an emergency bootable disk for my MacBook Pro. This one provides enough space for the operating system (without the printer drivers and language support) and some additional diagnostic tools. I also purchased a second one to use with Time Machine. The big but is that after four months of minimal use they both just stopped working. I was unable to access them with my Mac or with file recovery software or even reformat them. Would strongly recommend a more reliable brand.
I've used these headphones now for a solid month (I've used them just about everyday) and I have decided that these warrant a dismal 2/5. I really wanted to love these, but they are so underwhelming. Allow me to elaborate on these:The most (and really, only) disappointing aspect of the sound on this headphone is the huge absence of appreciable bass. I tried all types of music on these babies: classical, folk, hip-hop, techno and in all of these music types, the headphones failed to deliver a warm, strong, resonating bass sound--rather it is weak, flat, and plain. And depending on the song, can just about ruin it. I tried various tricks from appraisers of this headphone: getting a good seal (which I got; and I know this because I got excellent noise isolation upon putting these on), playing with the EQ, checking for wax buildup on the tip; I even went as far as ripping my CDs at 320 kbps and Apple-LossLess format so as to ensure a strict adherence to CD quality, but all of this came to no avail.I don't really consider myself an audiophile, however, if these headphones' output define great audio then, I suppose, I have the selectability of one. The lack of bass is really THAT impacting. Terrible. I compared the same high quality track on two different headphones: the stock iPod headphone and these; And to be honest, I was more impressed with the mids of the stock (probably due to overwhelming bass.) The difference was that the highs and clarity of the ER6i was, expectantly, better.Another things I don't like is that the cord is entirely too long. With my iPod in my pocket (I'm 5'8") the cord could route under my shirt and fold all the way back down past my waist. It is either looping from my pocket, in which case is easily caught by protrusions at waist level, or it is dangling at my waist, which can easily get squashed (e.g. against a table)should reach for anything. Sheesh. The cord feels thin, light, flimsy and not durable. Additionally, the jack is bent at a 90 degree instead of the straight plug as advertised. When I have my iPod in my jeans, I'm always worried that if it is bent too much it may cause a weakening of the joint of the metal wire (which eventually could lead to a inability to conduct electricity and thus produce music.)As of now, I will probably sell these and will go for something much higher priced like the UE Super Fi 5, since it seems to be more towards what I'm looking for. I would recommend only if you want excellent noise isolation, and that you prefer your music without bass, or if you're 7 feet tall or that you like to pay for high-maintenance headphones.
We have been very happy with this camera. The picture quality is excellent even in zoom. It is very easy to use and not heavy (which was my only concern with it as I have a problem in my arms -- but I have no problem holding it and taking pictures for a long period!).
This toner is so awesome, I can't even tell you. It prints black. How awesome is that?! Yes, it's totally awesome toner, for black and white pictures and word documents. Words and pictures, this toner does it all, and much much more.If you get tired of just black, it'll even do gray. And that's included in the cost. Damn, this is the best toner ever!I'd definitely buy this toner again. Yeah, awesome.
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.
This is the first camcorder I have bought in 10 yrs - my Sony 8mm finally died. I have had the camera about 1 month and have shot in various conditions and settings. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase, and have only a few nitpicky wishes. I don't intend for this to be a long expert review, just my impressions to help you shop. Some comments:VALUE: This is a great buy for price/performance. I think I got more than I paid for. I love features but I'm not rich enough to pay for perfection. I had planned on the $400-$600 range based on reviews, hands-on at Sears, etc. Sony has the night-shot (which I really would have liked) but I didn't like the touch screen LCD. Canon 65/75/85 units did not seem as user-friendly to me.Zoom: The 24x optical is SPECTACULAR. Turn the digital zoom off unless you are on a tripod and have very good full-spectrum lighting, then only 50x. Hard to hold still at 20x and above, even with stabilization. The variable speed zoom control is easy to use and easy to control the speed.Sound: Built-in zoom mic picked up chirping of little birds over the sound of waves at the beach. Little to no motor noise. If you are shooting and talking, your voice is somewhat muddled. I'm sure an ext. mic would improve sound.Picture: Colors seem very true to my non-expert eyes with default settings. Better (not just brighter) light makes better video. In imperfect outdoor light, colors not very saturated using auto WB. I will try some adjustments for clouds/fog or filtered sun. Auto WB mode is pretty good indoors, incandescent or flourescent. LED light is useful only within 4-5 ft depending on ambient light. There are 2 LED light modes, one with slower shutter and one with normal. LED can also be used with MagicPix, but I don't think it would help much. MagicPix is for very slow scenes in low light, although zooming or motion may produce interesting psychadelic effects.Controls: The new model no longer has the menu wheel; a menu button is placed inside the viewfinder door. You use a 5-key directional pad (which doubles as the VCR control) to navigate menus. Simple enough, but defintely a 2-handed task now - you cannot hold still enough to change menu options while filming. There is no one-button toggle to show/hide the date in your recorded video. Other than that, controls are intuitive and relatively simple. Zoom control is great. During VCR playback, zoom button controls volume from the tiny (but adequate) speaker. When playback is paused, zoom button acts as a single-frame jog wheel (nice feature, but slow). VCR searching is too fast for my taste, but still usable. In recording mode, there is a handy &quot;check&quot; button to review the last 2-3 seconds of video.Photos: 640x480 good only for e-mail or monitor, otherwise worthless to me except in an emergency. The included 8mb SD card holds roughly 45 pix in fine mode. You can snap a photo live or from already-recorded scenes.Ease of use: My wife is technophobic, so if she can operate it, it passes the test. She shot a few minutes of video using all automatic options and seems comfortable with it. I can fiddle with options when I choose, or shoot in auto if I want. Most people will be fine operating 1-handed. I was most comfortable using 2 hands, right hand close to right shoulder to minimize bending wrist backward. Boot-up time is very fast, 3-4 seconds without using quick-start feature, &lt;2 sec with.Battery: Included charger charged the battery in 1 hr 15 minutes, which lasts for almost 1 hour of shooting video, plus playing with features, light, playback, etc. I will get another battery sometime, useful for vacation or long events.
Is this a joke? First of all, this film is no longer made. So this is probably expired film. I still have some expired iZone film, and it's basically useless. Second of all, this is a huge ripoff.
I was on the market to try out a laptop cooler for my HP and didn't want to pay much. Wasn't expecting much for the price, but was pleasantly surprised! The three fans work wonderfully to draw away the heat, not too loud and it really does keep my laptop running cool all day. I've had it for about two weeks and it runs nearly 8 hours a day, no problems yet, would definitely buy another.
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.
I decided to return it the day after I bought it. I couldn't stand it any longer.These are the reasons:1. When it played DVD, it always paused about 0.5 sec when switching to the next chapter. It was very annoying because the movie could not be played smoothly.2. The romote control was awful. I needed to point the remote control directly to the device within a very short range to control it.3. The mechanism was very slow - in terms of loading the discs and change the discs.4. I couldn't stop the machine when I watched VCD. I could pause it, but could not stop it. What a junk!5. The user interface was very unfriendly. It's very hard to find the function I was looking for.6. User's manual was not useful at all. It didn't explain any new terms about the DVD player that I've never heard before. It was written carelessly and couldn't help users with their troubles.I am an electrical enginner and have used many personal electronics before. This one is definitely the most horrible electronic product I have ever seen in my life. I cannot believe any company can make a junk like this and still sell it. It's a big joke!
I was looking for a compact digital camera capable of producing 8 x 10 prints of a quality similar to my D-SLR. Phil Askey's review convinced me that there might be such a thing with the additional virtue of performing exceptionally well under low light conditions. After three months and several hundred photos the F30 has certainly lived up to my expectations. With aperture and speed priority options it delivers welcome flexibility in unusual situations. It has a larger than usual image sensor.The big LCD screen is nice, but occasionally I miss a conventional viewfinder as a help to stabilize the camera against my forehead. I also think a greater speed than F5 would be nice at long focal lengths.
Nice little case, but was too small for my camera. It was included in a package deal, and really should not have been.
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 have just spent time chatting online with a Customer Service Representative. My problems with this product are the same as those reported elsewhere. After a while, the DVD player stopped playing discs without skipping, stopping, or just generally malfunctioning.Since my unit is out of warranty....I am flat out of luck. I was directed to Sony service to repair, but when I was assured (although not directly) that any repairs would be on my dime, I assured Sony that they had enough of my money already, and that they wouldn't be receiving any more.Avoid this player. Period.
I got one in January. I've had to call Polaroid's customer service 5 or 6 times for it freezing, and ultimately not turning on. They told me a service person would call, and a month later I called them to find out what was going on, and they had no record of me calling. They finally shipped me the module it needed but didn't tell me anything else. I put it in myself, and the tv is now working, but they still haven't called me. I will never spend any money on a Polaroid prduct, and am glad I didn't pay for this one.
This is just what we ordered we love the Tom Tom and we just used it on a trip to VA. It worked great.
This unit has the connectors to mount directly to the motherboard headers and seems to be very solid. I have a mid-sized tower case and the cables are plenty long enough to reach from front to back of the case. If you had to go diagonally across the case you might have trouble. I'm very pleased with the build quality. It works quit well with my ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 motherboard.
Here is a short review. Headphones are loud. Stay put on your head. And 100% sweat proof. I sweat like a demon. There you go.
I bought this item to simulate an alarm in my truck...lights flash impressively and it does exactly what I want it to do.
This is the third one of this keyboard that's been on my desk and lap. Due to too many years punching makiwara and doing manual labor, I need the expanded layout, and since I prefer keyboarding with my feet up, the wireless feature is excellent. These things tend to lose their rubber "bumpers" and eventually develop shorts. So not a permanent acquisition, but still worth the money.
I believe this camera is well worth it's value if you look at other good cameras they have 5 mega pixles but they cost 80$ to even over 100$! but this camera dosn't have as many pixles only like 3.1 mega pixles but hey for a 1.9 mega pixle diffrence it ends up being a 50$ and up differennce than the expencive ones! I strongly- and truly suggest this camera to all of the boy's and girls who'd like to learn digital photography.P.S. Buy a Tripod to inrease picture quality &lt;usually $5.00>
Contrary to what I read in another review, I am able to keep my Palm's flip-cover on and still zip the case. I also keep 7-8 credit cards in the the case. I have dropped my Palm numerous times without any apparent damage.The only complaint that I have is that this thing is rather bulky. But, it definately affords a level of protection that the open planner-like Palm cases do not, so the bulkiness may be merited.
While I bought the slingbox pro, it was probably overkill for my needs. First of all, I did not need it control 3 inputs. My cablebox has a built in DVR and, I am unlikely to have a desire to watch a DVD from my home DVD player over the internet. So, my point is the pro works great but is probably more than most people need. I really only needed one input.Secondly, the HD is not really realistic over the internet. If you just care about watching TV from your home in a room that does not have a cable hookup or tv then, HD is possible. If you plan on sending HD over the internet, forget it. I have good internet service at home with up to 2 MPS upload and as much as 15 download. When viewing your slingbox remotely, you care about your UPLOAD speed at home and your download speed at your viewing location (hotel, work...etc).I travel frequently, and I rarely get more than 500KPS download speed in hotels I frequent. My home upload speed is fine but I lose it on the download end. This is ok for normal video but not for HD.I don't want to give a wrong impression. I love this product but I paid about 150 less than the current asking on Amazon (I picked it up as a gold box deal). At the current price, I would have bought one of the lower end models of sling and been just as happy.
I hate blackouts, especially at night because I hate being in pitch blackness when I can't see anything or move for fear of bumping into something. I found the Blackout Buddy about nine years ago and have used it ever since. I keep it plugged in 24-7 and it still works perfectly. This is a must have blackout tool for anybody who doesn't like being in pitch darkness.
I bought these despite the negative reviews:Facts:1.They're cheap2.They're an alternative for those of us who don't want to use bluetooth headsets.3.They can be used to listen to music from the phone in stereo.4.The sound quality is fine. People can hear me better when I use these as opposed to talking into the phone itself.I got everything I wanted; a hands free alternative so I can drive that works and is cheap.Yes, the cords are long but they can be tied if you can take 5 mins to do so. And yes, the ear buds are a bit big but they still work for me.
After a few months I noticed the monitor cover of my D80 was getting scratched. I realized that the culprit was, of all things, the buttons on my shirts. It's great to have this inexpensive monitor cover take the beating, saving the irreplaceable surface of the camera's monitor itself. A great item! I suggest D80 owners always have a spare!
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 used to go around with the iTrip, you know, the little FM transmitter, and sometimes interference was so bad that I eventually decided to turn off music in my car altogether. Then I learned of the icelink gadget and decided to give it a try.First of all, let me tell you that if you like to hear music in your car, this is for you. I found it to have a better quality sound in my Bose fitted Audi A4 than CDs themselves. It's worth every penny.Now the downside: If you are like me, you will probably have it installed in an authorized dealership, since disconnecting the battery will need that your car be re-programmed. This will set you back about 70-100 bucks further.The other bad thing is that apparently not one of the OEM radios that come in Audis supports cd text, so you could see on your radio's display the song name and artist (track 01, 02, etc. is actually shown)even though the radios support RDS (you can see text for radio stations) Go figure.You can control your ipod from the radio controls just like the ipod being a cd changer, even from controls located in your steering wheel (if available)This little thingy will even charge your ipod's battery while connected or for some time after turning your car off, which I find to be a great feature.Besides the aforementioned gripes, and though expensive for some, this solution will give you hours of pleasure listening to music in your car.
I thought these would be good for running, but they aren't if you have normal size ears.Pros:-long cord?Cons:-hard plastic that goes in your ear-the ear pieces are way too big-always fall out, and are looseThese headphones suck, just don't buy them. I was trying to use them for running and biking (both outside and stationary) and the headphones would fall out constantly. Also, they were always loose, so I could never hear the music anyways. The inside of my ears would also tend to get sore since they're pretty hard plastic ear pieces--come to think of it the outside of my ears would hurt too. Luckily they were cheap, but do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY.
I bought the Tivoli Top-Firing speaker so that I could enjoy stereo sound from myTivoli Model Satellite Table Radio (Sirius Satellite Radio / AM / FM ). The speaker is housed in a nice wood cabinet that exactly matches the Tivoli radio.The speaker has bass that its a bit on the boxy side. It's not difficult to listen to and some people might prefer the sound. I would have preferred something with a little cleaner bottom--although I did find that the location of the speaker does help a bit. Keeping it a fair distance from walls and shelving helped immensely.Overall, this is a very good product.
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.
We use many of these cds they are great for our catalog cd every one has worked perfectly with no problems.
I received the Helio as a gift. I actually started my research on PDAs to get my husband organized but then he truthfully claimed that he'll probably lose it. I kept doing the research anyway because by that time I wanted one for myself. I couldn't decide which one to get. I looked at the Palm M100, Handspring Visor, Casio Cassiopaeia and even the Franklin eBookman and the Helio. My sister made it easy for me by buying the Helio from my Wish List. At first, I was a little disappointed that it was not the Handspring nor the Palm which both came with 2 MB of memory. I even waited for a few days before I opened the box with every intention of returning it and exchanging it for the Franklin eBookman 911 at $229 once it comes out (the prospect of being able to download books, MP3 files and still be organized was just too hard to resist). However, my curiosity got the better of me and I opened the box. Hmmm, it looked nice. Not as sleek as the M100 but it's okay. It came with 2 AAA batteries and a carrying case. I didn't even bother reading the guide and just started playing with the stylus. I was surprised at the ease of operation! The next day I started categorizing our monthly expenses. Sure the categories are limited but I just had to be creative (eg., mortgage payments are under &quot;lodging&quot;). I started keeping track of vacation and sick days taken, even the menu and shopping list for my baby's upcoming baptism. The way I'm going, the 8 mb of memory sure is handy. I even made a voice recording of my baby saying &quot;Da-da&quot; for posterity. &quot;Synching&quot; was very easy and once we connected the USB cable to the right place (it helps!), it worked great! I still have to figure out how to download my e-mail (from Outlook) to my PDA but my life is not THAT hectic and my junk mail can wait until I can access my computer. All in all I think this is a great product. (Thanks, Jenn!) Now, if I can only get my husband organized...
My 22" monitors had spots. I used the cleaner and cloth. The spots came out. Can't really ask for more.
We are really enjoying the machine now that all the movies have been loaded. The only complaint I have so far is that it only loads the title for some of the movies (very few) and I have to manually enter the rest. So be sure and write down down slot # and the movie title while loading the machine. The up side to that is that you can hook up a computer key board and it goes a lot faster
This printer refuses to print when the toner low signal comes on. Simply take the toner out, look for two holes on the side of the toner and put a tape to block one of the holes. It will fool the printer and you will be able to get the printer going. This will also give you time to order a new toner.
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.
$20 for a 1-Gig card holds about 335 6-megapixel pictures. That's more than enough for me.
Got It for grandchildren for Christmas and my daughter Just told me that it don't work at all. The DVD player is new
I've been using B+W filters on my lenses since day one, no problems! great product
This is the worst machine I have ever owned, would have given it a &quot;0&quot; rating but the rating scale won't let a person rate the low. It worked fine for the first month, but into the second month after that the messages became garbled and and progressively worse intill you could not understand the messages at all,it seemed like the more messages I recieved the worse it became. I deleted the messages to make sure that the machines mailbox wasn't just too full, but that was to no avail. This was in a three month time period. I don't know how well the remote feature worked for I never needed to use it. I would save the money and buy a different brand, unless you love the sound of people under water..hehe.
We had a little snafu and these guys fixed it right away.Thank you. Nice to do business with you.
Rpoduct did not work in my printer. Gearing system did not turn carts. Company was very helpful and refunded full price without hassle. Do not know if problem was with printer or carts. Replaced printer soon after.
I had moved my computer into a home theatre stand and needed a front-loading solution for USB devices. This bay worked perfect...easy install, easy use, great price.
I currently own an iBook. I was kind of worried how the product description said it fits 80% of all notebooks. Well it fits Apple products. I like how the cord attached to this lock is a lot thicker looking than the angel hair thin ones that people say a pair of wire cutters can go right through. Not like I've tried, but it looks like it would take a little more than wire cutters to go through this cord. Paying an extra 35 bucks for securing a product that cost a thousand is not a bad deal really. The only down side to buying this product is that the lock inside the packaging is almost as secure as your notebook when locked up. Small details I guess. Overall, it works, it fits, and I'm confident my notebook won't grow legs.
This is the best camera out there for the money. The screen is nice and big so it's easy for the 40 year old eye to see! The camera is easy to use and takes beautiful pictures. The 10x zoom is a rare find in this price range. Love it!
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.
Very easy setup, flawless and faultless. Most important it works with my MAC 10 OS
These broke within 48 hours of arrival. Unfortunately, it wasn't a &#34;defect&#34; so they're not in warranty. They broke from simple use.Sennheiser really cut corners on this--I get that it's their low-budget item, but it doesn't give me much faith in their more expensive headphones. The plastic used is flimsy, especially around the moveable joints. The foam fell out of one ear, but I was able to pop it back in. They're not terribly comfortable, either. The foam is thin and not very plush. My relatively small ears were touching the inside of the speaker and being pressed up against my head in an odd way, no matter how I fitted the cans.Honestly, even if they hadn't broken they just FEEL cheap. They feel like a bigger version of those cruddy cheap headphones that came with portable CD players back in the day.The sound quality is decent, but buy something sturdier even if you have to splurge a little. $25 is a steal, but not for something this fragile. Entirely underwhelming.
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.
Okay, people, these are not the best audiophile 'phones ever. They are, however, simply amazing for the price.You will get terrible bass response until - and only until - you get the fit right. I had to try every single one of the included earpieces before I figured it out. With the wrong fitting, the bass response is awful. As soon as you get the fit right, the bass kicks in, full and rich.Once you get the fit right, these 'phones are *very* comfortable. I sold my super-high-end Etymotics, because despite their awesome sound, they just weren't comfortable enough to wear daily. I use these every day at the gym and on long motorcycle rides, and they just don't get uncomfortable, even after hours in place.These are the best possible upgrade for your iPod: excellent range, great sound isolation, great definition, and superb comfort. The best part is, they're really, really reasonably priced for what you get.
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 bought these so I can use them when I ride my motorcycle. These work pretty well and fit well with the different size fittings that are included.
I love this monitor. It is easy to position, clear bright display, and has speakers integrated into the stand. Another quality Mitsubishi product.
I have owned my D200 now for just over 3 years and there are not enough good things I can say about it. I can go over every positive detail this camera features, but I am not going to do that since so many others have. I have taken well over 10,000 shots with it and it is still going strong and not once have I had an issue with it. The only time I get a bad shot is due to user error - which does happen sometimes. I have made prints up to 30"x40" and they look beautiful and sharp. That is partly due to the quality of Nikkor lenses which are just as high performance, refined and durable as the D200.One thing I will say is that I live in Minnesota and it tends to get cold up here...I usually don't consider it `cold' until it hits -20 or below and we have many of those days each winter. At one time I did own a Canon, only because it was cheaper (go ahead and kick me for it, I did). Well, they are cheaper and cheaply made - plastic lens mounts on some of their cameras and many of their lenses...come on! Anyway, on not even cold days, 30 degrees or so, the camera would freeze up and that was with warm batteries. So it is not a battery issue but the actual camera body that would freeze up. Canons have so much plastic in them, it makes them lightweight, but not durable and definitely not for cold weather situations, in my opinion and experience they are junk compared to Nikons standards of refinement, durability and quality.I am so happy with performance and durability of my D200 on any day or night and it does work well even on those `cold' days at -20 degrees or less. It's water resistant, so works well in rain and heavy fog (other times my Canon would fail on me). And durable; this thing is built like a tank and if anyone ever tries to take it from me, I'll just beat them over the head with it, than take a picture to prove it!This is a beautiful piece of equipment and I will never go back to using cheap Canons or any other brand name for that matter. One of my personal mottos is, "You're not a pro, unless you use a Nikon".
We were in need of a computer projector for meetings and didn't want to spend $$$ for a new one. This InFocus projector is the perfect answer. It arrived quickly, worked right out of the box and has already performed well at several meetings!
Being a Mac, Linux, and PC household, we tried another router first (won't mention the name here). It had major problems whenever more than one computer connected to it. So it went back and we got this one. The Linksys was up and running with two of the three machines in less than 30 minutes. We're using Sprint's broadband service (DSL and Cable are not readily available in Tucson) and this little box lets us share an average of 4000Kbps downloads across the three computers (and the monthly charge is less than DSL and Cable, too)! We have not had any problems with CRC or anything, so it's getting 5 stars for now.
I bought this for my new canon lens and I haven't experienced any problems which affect my photos. The build and glass quality are excellent. I'm looking to purchase a neutral density filter soon and will lean towards the B+W.
To connect a VGA computer jack to a component HDTV input you need a converter. I have a 2005 Toshiba Laptop with a S output and a VGA. It works OK with the S cable, but no one on any website has stated that JUST a cable will work connecting to a HDTV, only a projector. The link below is to a company that sells vga to component converter boxes.[...]
This power strip is pretty cool. 6 of the plugs have individual switches. 1 is unswitched (or just on the main switch). I like it a lot so far.Note: with 7 total switches it is a little bright in a movie room. I moved a little table to cover the red glow.
I love my memory card because I use it for my digetal camera and it works wonderfully. However, I do wish I would've gotten a bigger memory card...being the technological ignorant person I am, I decided to go for the smallest one...but I advise people to buy the 2GB memory card because it simply holds more.
I have had troble with KVM switches in the past but this unit really works well. Low cost and simple operation make it a great value.
This compact system is perfect for my child to use with her iPod Shuffle. The sound is not the best on the market, but decent for the price and primary audience. This is a far superior alternative to many of the other i-accessories on the market that will work with a Shuffle, three of which we tried before settling on this one. The only shortfall is that you can't use the Shuffle with the alarm clock. I realize this is more of a limitation of the Shuffle than this dock, but Emerson could be more explicit in stating this in the ad. Overall, I'd recommend this for a child's room, small office space, or use while travelling.
Well, the meso is comparable to the little netbook that could. I got mine for $250 through RCS, they sold me a good one, although it was listed as refurbished. The Openoffice suite that comes with all Ubuntu installations enables you to do word, excel, and powerpoints, and enables you to open other peoples documents and read and edit them. The wireless is great at times, however with my home router, I sometimes have to restart the system 6 or 7 times before it connects, thats the only way to do it, retyping the passcode won't help. Be careful how many applications you run at times, it can sometimes overload the system, especially if you use games like chess and tetris. Maybe people who are more linux saavy can explain better, but saving files to a usb drive cannot be done directly, it requires an extra step, in my case, I copy and paste the document into the usb. Also, attaching files which requires the system to have a file directory, like C: or D: cannot be done cause many systems don't recognize linux file locations. Don't interpret me to be anti netbook, I am not, but do not view this as a laptop or desktop replacement, it can be used to help out significantly, to take the internet and document writing to places you couldn't previously, but it's best to have a windows systems backup, to do jobs linux can't. In a nutshell, this system has a lot of limitations, but what it can do, it does it very good.Update**** I found out something that helps with the problems. This system comes with 2 desktop types, the standard ubuntu desktop, and a netbook remix which makes it easier to get to basic programs. When and if you buy one, DO NOT use the remix desktop, switch to the basic original desktop, it makes the wireless work better, and it's easier to use multiple programs that way without overloading.
I've used this bag daily for almost 3 years and it still looks like new. Very well made and durable. Not overly large, but big enough to carry a small laptop and a few other items. I highly recommend it.
I hate having to assemble furniture - I could never put stuff together quite right. I've purchased several different media storage shelves over the years, many varieties and build quality. I now have about 900 Blu-rays and still have a couple hundred DVDs and am running out of room fast. The Atlantic Maxsteel 6313537 12-tier unit arrived and I was dreading opening the box and putting the unit together since it's a very large piece, so I was expecting a nightmarish day or so figuring out the various pieces and where everything is supposed to go. You would think that after all these years of buying different shleves, I'd be an expert by now but assembling anything is always an exercise in lard labor and big headaches. Not so with the Maxsteel. I opened the box and took out all the pieces - gasp, there weren't a million pieces. Just the rods (4), shelves (12 - you won't use all of them unless you're assembling the unit for various media and not just DVDs/BDs), plastic clips and a strap to anchor the shelf to a wall. I put this behemoth together in 20 minutes! Extremely easy to assemble and pretty much foolproof and the assembled unit looks fantastic. The best part is it fits A LOT of movies so if you have a big collection you'll probably just need this one piece. I purchased another one to accomodate all my stuff. All in all, a fine product that's not expensive and is very easy to put together. Highly recommended
Excellent desktop replacement. This laptop has all the features of a desktop, including the numeric key pad. It is not light, but the large screen is pleasant to look at, and the computer has no problems - unlike other laptops I have owned.
After reading some of the reviews claiming "poor bass", etc., I did my own research on headphone.com and pulled up some frequency response graphs.I soon found out that the frequency responses on this earphones were nearly perfect in comparison to what to look for in the "perfect" canal phones, so I bought them. Final price was $43 after signing up for the Amazon card, and these are definitely a great set of earphones.First of all, the bass is crisp and clean. The bass may be slightly lacking, but you can easily fix this with an equalizer. And trust me, there are worse qualities than slightly lacking bass... and I mean SLIGHTLY. After a short break-in period, which I experienced to be a few hours of playtime, these babies sound GREAT. They get loud, are accurate, and isolate very well! You can not hear much when you have these things in your ears. By the way, I am an audiophile, and these things are that good. Almost perfect.In addition, I read a lot of complaints about the design quality. They don't appear to be the sturdiest build, but then again, do you want power cords hanging out of your ears? Take care of the product and it should not fail you.There are a few cons.1. They are a bit uncomfortable. What do you expect? You're jamming these things into your ear canal. This is the price you pay for ultra sound isolation.2. The high-end of the frequency response plummets at around 16Khz. I'm 23, and my range ends just before 19KHz.. so I'm not missing much, and there's not a lot of sound up here anyway. Only top dollar headphones accurately represent sound in this area.All in all, a great buy if you're looking for excellent sound reproduction, want to block out all external noise, and don't mind a little discomfort.
It lasted one week. Then it broke. The little blue "power on" light came on, but no sound, no menu, no nothing. It never left the house.It was nice while it lasted.
Got the Silver one on a Friday Deal. It looks good. I turn it on and the volume refuses to stay at one level. It goes up or down sporadically. I set it up at work which is on the far end of the city so i can't receive most of the stations.
Without a chip, generic cartridges can be bought for as little as $2.00 a piece and most places give you instructions on how to take the chip off an old cartridge and how to fool the printer. If you're going to spend more than $2 or don't have the old chip, get an original. Don't ever spend this much for one without a chip.
This radio was so bad, I threw it out! The CD player broke in a about a week, you needed a PHd and a book to set the alarms. It ended up in the trash.
The unit looks great, especially if you want an alternative to some of these huge, over-designed robot-like systems that are available today.However, from day one I've had nothing but trouble getting the upright loading unit to recognize and play CD's, even brand new ones right out of the shrink rap. You put a CD in and hit play and the unit tells you &quot;NO DISC&quot;. Pretty much anytime I put a CD in a I have to pop it in and out 3 or 4 times before the unit will recognize it and play it. I have found I'm more successful on the first try if I lay the unit flat on its back after inserting the CD, wait until it recognizes the disk, then set it back upright again, but then whats the point?Sony seems to be aware that this can be an issue because the trouble shooting tips mention the &quot;No Disc&quot; problem and how you address it, but none of their suggestions worked.Don't know if this was just a faulty unit that I purchased or a problem common to this design, but its definitely been a major disappointment.
I just got this 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 am not sure what other speakers that I could get it from such price.One bad thing is that the grill is cheaply made.These does sound nice.
I purchased the Casio EX-S600 in March 2006 for my daughter Jillian, she loved the camera so much that in June I purchased another for my daughter Eileen's birthday. This camera is easy to use and Amazon pricing is just right, and shipping is always quick and dependable. I added the camera case which is made for the Casio and it works well!Thanks Amazoncharlie
I ve owned this mouse now for 2 years now, although not perfect in my opinion there is nothing better out there yet. The G7 comes with 2 batteries, after 2 years of playing BF2 every day for a minimun of 2 hours the batteries are not as fresh as before, swapping batteries takes 6 seconds or less, not a problem, I have called LOGITECH to order 2 new battery packs but they wont sell them to you, even though there is a part number right on the battery, they instead tried to sell me a "refurbished" G5 for half the price, totally unnaceptable. Another gripe is that when my PS3 is downloading files or demos using my wireless network, the G7 becomes twitchy and jumps all over the screen, so much for " 2.4 Ghz bullet proof technology". Love the tiny USB transmitter, so easy to take with you to LAN parties, with my laptop etc. Overall an excellent mouse, when the batteries were new they lasted about 6 hours per charge and takes 2 hours max. to charge. Excellent mouse, time for LOGITECH to replace it with the cordless G9.
I bought the ipod speaker system for my children for a Christmas present. It is extremely well made and the sound quality is excellent.
best headphone for the price..4 stars only since it didnt last for 3 years but worth paying for. but i dont mind buying another one and break it as long it last for a while. Now they are getting cheaper.
You can't set the clock on your VCR? Then this unit is not for you. If you need an RF output (channel 3 or 4) then you will need to buy an adapter for $15-$30, sold by Radio Shack, WalMart and others. There are 3 set of AV inputs and 2 sets of AV outputs all with &quot;S&quot; video connectors. The only digital connection is for Optical audio-out with all the others being analog. An experienced person should have no trouble connecting and using the E80H. The manual is clear but some parts may have to be re-read. Only a &quot;Gifted Few&quot; will be able to use all the features of this recorder without reading the manual. Connections are easy and most of the cables are supplied. If properly connected before you first power-up the clock should set itself. I have used different brands of disks and have experienced no problems. Once you &quot;Finalize&quot; a DVD-R it becomes a DVD VIDEO and should play in any or all stand alone DVD Players. A DVD VIDEO disc is what you would rent at BlockBuster. I record from a Satellite Receiver and the results are great. I would recommend the Panasonic DMR-E80H to everyone.
I have a 5 year old boy who loves to play computer games. Sadly, his computer is in the same room as mine and those beepings and boopings make me want to climb up the wall; especially if I'm trying to pay bills or write lesson plans. These headphones saved us! They fit him perfectly and he is able to adjust the volume to his liking while all I hear is blessed silence. I highly recommend these!
These are perfect.Over the years, some of my DVD cases have cracked.Using a paper cutter, I trim down the DVD covers to fit inside the outside sleeve of these DVD cases.Then I use a paint pen and write the title on the spine of the DVD case.I also use these to hold photo discs and label them with paint pens.100 cases is a little excessive, but I thought they were super cheap when I purchased them.
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.
The memory card works as it should. No problems with compatibility. Not much more you can ask for in a product.
Though my experience with earphones is somewhat limited, I must say that these are by far the best that I've ever had. The bass is simply amazing, everything else is crisp and clear, and they are simply a joy to the ears. The attractive price from Amazon (Nearly half the list price), sealed the deal. One problem is that they create kind of a weird vacuum feeling in the ear when they create a seal. Also, they work a little TOO well, so I generally have to leave one out if there's even the remotest chance that something will need to be heard. Not exactly the kind of 'phones you should be walking around in, but they're pretty great.
After about 15 years, I finally had to throw away my old Presto popper. It makes the best microwave popcorn. I wish it didn't require the "power cups." But that must be what makes it come out so good.
Nice uniform response and good efficiency. Not easy to remove from ear canal without yanking on cord, which is fragile, and will eventually break. Left and Right identification would be easier if color coded red and blue (Like the Etymotic ER-4S) instead of identified by "L" and "R". Pretty comfortable, once you get used to them.
I got this radio from Amazon when it was on sale (gold box deal). I've been using it to listen to AM/FM stations as well as connect my MP3 player to it. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Some of the pros and cons of this unit are:Pros:Excellent AM and FM receptionI do like the design and styling (I got the silver version)RemoteAux inputAudio quality is good for a unit this sizeCons:No EQ/Tone controlCan not use external antenna or wire antenna
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.
There is nothing I don't like about this woofer. In fact, I purchased this on the recommendations of 2 friends. We all are completely satisfied. Installation is a breeze. I have this sub in my finished basement. If I set the output volume on the woofer itself near to 2/3 my wife yells at me because the main floor of our home (doors, cabinets, glasses, etc) are all vibrating! So, I normally keep it at about 1/2 power. And the sound is deep and clear. I would definitely purchase this speaker again. I highly recommend this as it is a fantastic value.
Although I've "been on" computers for 14 years, I'm still intimidated by technical jargon.I needed some help in getting my wireless router up and running, but this notebook adapter was a cinch to "configure", that dirty word for us non techies. The included CD pretty much guided me thru the process, though the self generated "key" was confusing.It's been working "just fine"...
My canon 1240u scanner fell on the floor &amp; the glass broke. I replaced it with the virtually identical lide30. Awesome product/same product for an even cheaper price.Nice software bundle, great size, just not ultra quiet (if that's important to you).
Hello,I agree with the other reviewers: the sound quality on this item is inexcusably poor.
I think these are the best speakers to get for you ipod. They are small but deliver a great sound. They are also more portable in that they can run on 4 AA batteries, so if you travel a lot like me, this is a must. It is also better for your ipod's built in battery becuase you are not supposed to be constantly charging your ipod and you should be letting it drain before charging. Ive actually bought rechargeable batteries for these speakers so that i dont have to constantly have to plug it in the wall (becuase it automatically charges you ipod...it acts as an ipod dock which syncs up to your itunes too). Obviously, youre not gonna get dance club/concert hall sound...they are portable speakers. If you dont plan on taking them out of your house, then yes, get bigger more expensive speakers. But if you just want to have music playing in the room so that you are not constantly wearing headphones, get these. They sound awesome. The base is good, and you get crisp sound. It also gets pretty loud without distorting the sound. Dont forget to turn off the speakers by sliding the switch in the back as it will use up some of the battery power. Just pressing the standby doesnt really turn it off completely. The remote control works fine from across the room. I would say the limit is 16 feet, just gotta know how to aim. But it comes in handy when you are sitting down and want to skip to the next track or adjust the volume.
So far we are very happy and quite impressed with our camera. We had originally purchased a Sharp WD255u, which we thought was a good quality camera. It was on sale so we really liked the price. We tested it out, filmed everything, took still shots, night pictures, etc. The images and picture were of poor quality and the darker it was the more grainy the picture was. We were not happy. We looked around the internet for some better cameras and feasted our eyes on this Sony. Well, we returned the other camera, got our money back, and then looked at this one. I liked the ergonomics of it right away. Yes it cost alot more than the other camera, but now I can see why. This camera takes great photos, great video, both have very vibrant colors. The night shots are much less grainy than the previous camera. I love the built in flash. Its nice and lightweight too. USB/Firewire support is excellent. The &quot;memory Stick&quot; works much faster than SmartMedia cards. We bought the additional 128 MB and also the 8 hour battery. I can't wait to take the camera on our trips!
While there are faster cards out there, this class 6 card works just fine in my Panasonic point and shoot for both stills and video. Transcend is one of my favorite brands -- been using them for years without a single failure. Highly recommend.
HeyThis is a great product.. Superb battery life. I recorded for over 3 hours and played music for about 4 hours before I needed to charge the battery. Maybe I would like the volume on the radio to be higher so that I do not really need to rely on the headphones like my mobile phone .Great value for money. The replacement buds for the headphones was another great plus
Some of these reviews say, "They're okay but have no bass."If this is the case with you, you don't have them installed properly. They are not designed to be sitting just outside your ear, like earbuds; they are meant to be INSIDE THE EAR.I've tried both the plastic sleeve and the foam sleeve, and the foam is awesome. You roll it down tiny and then quickly push it inside the ear, like using foam earplugs. At first it won't go in, but then suddenly you get the angles right and the whole unit pops in. After a few seconds the foam expands to fit the shape of your ear canal and you are in silent heaven. Tons of clean bass--but you need to learn how to install them first.
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 bought this cool notebook (...) about two weeks ago and so far, it is trouble free. Crispy, bright screen with powerful graphic card makes it even cooler. You can update the system (...) and they'll take care every problem you have. This notebook easily surpass the Dell and Compaq when it comes to same specs. I recommend this product to anyone.
PROS:-so tiny, it's extremely portable. fits right in my purse.-doesn't need a carrying case, but the box it comes in could serve as one.-the thing that says 'vanguard' is actually a little clip, which could prove useful-rubberized feet provide stabilityCONS:-i knew it would be small, but it's way smaller than i thought, even.-because it's so small, you CAN position the legs like a normal tripod and move it to get the right angle, but CAN'T really wrap it around a tree limp or chair leg or something like you can do with the larger version.SO...I think I'll definitely get use out of this, because i can just keep it in my purse, great for actually being IN the group photos and for random artsy moments where you need a stable camera. but i wish it would wrap around stuff better for when you really need the cam in an odd place. will probably end up getting the larger version as well because of that.
Ordered this item Dec. 10, 2008 and till now Jan. 11, I have not received the item yet.
Good and easy to use device. It did take a while understand the directions on when to actually exit off the freeway. "turn right ahead" is not alot help and made me anxious when actually to get off the freeway. Turns out there are secondary instructions later on in the prompt,,but still. Also POI does not have the address available upon first prompt and only the phone number. When you are on the freeway, addreses and exits are way more helpful than the phone number. Also with recent reviews about bad experiences with the wrong version when upgrading. I'm hesistant to muck around with it. Overall still a good GPS, for the price.
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.
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.
This is a great player. I popped in a disc with 150 songs, put it in random play mode and flew from Philly to L.A. and back without repeat and without changing the batteries. Pretty sweet. Once you get used to navigating the menus it's easy to use. And it can play multi-session CDRWs (the kind that get formatted for drag and drop usage). I've seen others that don't work well with this format, but this unit comes with the software to set up your disks that way. And it perfectly reads multi directories with ease. As you scroll through the layout, you can read the directory (or album) title, and then all the song titles. It's really quite impressive.Of course, it does have flaws. Everything you've heard about the case is true. It's horrible. And I hate that you have to hit play to get it started and then select the mode you want. So even random mode always starts with track 1 (not so bad, though). And I do find the symbols to define which mode you have the player in (random 1 directory, random all directories, repeat 1, repeat all 1 dir, repeat all all dir, etc) completely cryptic. I also wish I could buy another without all the extras. I don't like to wear ear buds, and the remote can be awkward (the clip doesn't really hold it onto anything very well).But if you think about it, those are somewhat nit picky complaints. Overall, I love it and am planning to buy another for my wife.
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.
I saw a deal in SkyMall magazine, through TigerDirect to get this retractable cable kit for only $10 after rebate. 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. I tried both 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 does the mouse. I would NOT recommend this product.
If you don't have a snoot for your Omni light, this is a must. Contains your light source and provides a nice beam of light. Easy to assemble.
This is the first VHS camera I have owned since my old shoulder mounted RCA. Having grown tired of looking like a TV news videographer, I jumped into this new and fortunately much smaller and lighter model.The main thing that attracted me to this camera was the very forthright review by Michael Lynch. He is right on with his comments. I just wanted to add, via this forum, that although the thing can do about anything a sophisticated user might want, you can just put a tape in, turn it on, hit the record button and take some excellent videos. Also, I feel the 26x zoom is worth the extra cost over the 18x zoom of the Panasonic 650L.Oh, and one more thing..andyboy@mozcom.com...if you hated the camera that much...why didn't you just return it?
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. ...
Since my ear canals are small, the earphones that came with my new iRiver Clix did not fit at all. So for the first time, I really went looking for a new pair of earphones. I was also looking to get the most out of my Clix. I went onto Cnet reviews and read about the Shure's, the Etymotic's, and the Sennheiser's. The Sennheiser CX300-B was the only one in my price range. Forget them. The Sennheiser's were too bassy for me; they drown out the treble. I eventually lucked on the reviews for the V-Moda's. They were rated excellent by Cnet, and I concur. The V-Moda's are better and cheaper than the Sennheiser's. The bass thump's, but does not drown out the middle and high ranges. If you only have about $40-$50 bucks to spend, spend it on the V-Moda Bass Frequency Earphones, even if you are a music purist. You can always adjust the bass, if your player has a graphic equalizer.
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!
DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. Many Sony Camcorders that incorporate an image sensor device, CCD Chip, manufactured from October 2002 through March 2004 may exhibit the following condition:When the Camcorder is used in camera mode, the LCD panel and/or electronic viewfinder will show either a distorted image or no image. You also might get a message that COVER is not OPENSony has elected to offer a free repair to the owners of applicable Camcorders if the image sensor device, CCD chip, causes one of the above-mentioned conditions. WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER SUPPORT, THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY AT LEAST 170 to get this fixed. This is ridiculous since it's a known defect, but apparently the recall period has ended in March. DON't buy this camcorder.
the camera is great i had a 650 and wanted the the new dig 3 processor. best out there son still has th dig 2 in his 650 took side by side pictures 25% better. who needs view finder with 3" screen. 7.1mp is perfect. no need for more. also the moving pictures are clear and no red eye + portriate mode. very light. don't get the 2.5 screen for a few $less. nelson
I spent hours trying to install it on WIN 98 with no luck. Then I was trying to install on the WIN 2000 laptaop and found it does not support 2000! With the 2000 series getting ever popular, can you imaging this?Another trip to the store to return it, I am afraid.
These work terrific! The lightscribe surface looks great on the colored surface! It really adds a flair!
I was bitterly disappointed with this product. It puts out less than half of the light of an equivalent Phillips or GE bulb. Maybe it could be used as a night light, but that's about all. I just threw it away. Returning it would have cost more than it's worth.
i have two of these 8 inch digital picture frames with the 800x600 resolution. the picture is so sharp people mistake it for an actual picture at first. My tens of thousands of pictures have looked superb on them. And since it has the ability to play music you can have some background music playing while the slideshow is going. An excellent feature around Christmas. It is very versatile, accepting many media cards and USB drives.I paid $109 from Amazon for mine and it has been well worth it. I wouldn't hesitate to by more if I need them.
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.
I have used two of these holsters for a combined total of about two years. The first one eventually broke when the phone snagged on something and the phone clip snapped off of the belt clip. I have been more careful with the new one and I have not had the same problems with it. I think this holster works well for how I use it now, and I am satisfied with it. It provides rapid access to store and retrieve my phone, and I can still remove the clip to get it out of the way without adjusting my belt like some other products which require the belt be threaded through the holster. Since the rotating connector is just plastic, it tends to loosen over time. As I stated, I have taken care of my current holster, so the total loosening that I have seen allows about ten degrees of freedom. My old holster was not so fortunate, since I was constantly spinning it and wearing it while playing games, including rolling on the ground. It ended up with hardly any tension before it finally broke. The belt clip component is solid and I have not had any problems with it. One thing to be careful with when you start using it is that the top of the phone clip must snap all the way onto the phone. At first you may not realize if the clip is not all the way on (a difference of millimeters, but you learn to feel it easily) but if it is not secure then the phone can fall off.
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.
Comes with both the card and adapter, great card for almost nothing.
I have been using the Nuvi 360 for about a month and so far cannot find much to complain about. The maps and directions are very acurate and easy to use. The bluetooth feature is outstanding. Find a restaurant from the menu, click dial, and you're on hands-free speakerphone. The menu system is easy to navigate - I never even opened the manual and I was using it without issue.The mount system is very good. I used the adhesive disk to mount the suction cup on my dash vs windshield to get the speaker closer to me for hands-free speakerphone operation.You will not be disapointed with this device! Great bang for the buck!
Well, I am happy with the sound quality of this product, however, I think it is way over prized. I can find similar quality products that are 5-10 times cheaper. I will not buy anything from this brand anymore.Sennheiser CX300-S Earbuds (Silver)
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
Researched for over a year now, tried (borrowed)a variety of gps, finally made my choice on this Nuvi 360. After buying?....completely as expected to be the top notch among its group. Only place where it loses.....multi routing !....I would just feed the multi routing places to my favorites, simple solution !!...except this feature....it is just superb and being my first gps, I don't think I will upgrade sooner. features discussed below:Text to speech: you need it, otherwise you will have to keep your head up to see the name signs of every street.POIs: more than sufficient, big road trip undertaken, completely satisfied. Added custom POIs from POI uploader.. :)Bluetooth: I would not say anything, let it be a surprise...your phone can stay away from your eyes, and you wudn't miss it. Call POIs, call your phone directory....anything !Network: Superb, it survived under Boston's tunnel. Recalculating is fast, make sure you have the correct options ON, like I have my U-turn on.MP3: apart from filling it completely with custom vehicles, POIs, Pictures...I still have around 550 MBs free in the GPS (not on SD card).Pictures: full screen, nice clarity but these MP3s and pictures are just secondary issues in any GPS.Day to night auto brightness: Perfect, same as with any other competing GPS.Updating: online updating is so easy, a little computing is required though. Garmin makes things simpler.Dimensions: small like any other digital camera....light, piece of cheesecake.There are more, but all the major functions are covered I feel.I know what I wanted, what I gained and what I lost. But compared to what I have now, I am just :)....you do your research and get what suits you.
Love this little recorder, but, like many others, I lost the software CD.After learning on the web that the software download was no longer available, I started scouring for some place to find it.Murphy then took over and I went with the option that was right in front of me! I did a search on the European Olympus site:[...]And download the british version of the software (eng_98_Me_2000_XP.zip).Works like a charm!Hope it helps.
Never stinge on lens filters especially if you have good lenses. You cant go wrong with B+W really. Its very highly recommended, its my second filter from them...
This speaker is part of the EOS music system and my review is for the overall system. While the sound quality is decent, there's not quite enough bass response. Using a wireless computer mouse in the vicinity of the system causes intermittent music dropout. Use of a microwave oven causes a complete dropout of audio and music is restored only when the oven is turned off. This isn't anywhere near optimum for enjoying music in a kitchen or nearby dining room. I have used the EOS transmitter in conjunction with my Marantz stereo unit, but results haven't been great, as the EOS speakers sound extremely distorted. They sound okay when the audio source is my Sony VAIO, but as I said previously, there's not nearly enough bass. EOS claims the speakers can be placed 150 feet from the transmitter, but in our home, the maximum distance is 30 feet. Wireless music is a great idea, but the EOS system isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I think my wife and I are going to have to run speaker cables after all, because this system just doesn't cut it.
I have the Tiffen 58mm UV protection filter on all of my lenses, its a great product that protects you lens from scrathces!
I've had this camera for almost two years now. It's virtually always with me--either in my backpack or in my front pants pocket. This means I get all the shots I couldn't get when I carried larger cameras.I was worried about damaging the camera by carrying it too much. However, Canon proved me wrong. Two years of almost daily use and still no defects. This camera is as close to bullet proof as can be.Image quality is also very good. Pics come out bright and crisp. Cycle time is quick. Flash is adequate. The 3" display is magnificent! I don't have to squint to see what the camera will capture.The feature set is more than adequate for 90% of what I need. Being a user of 35mm "wet" cameras since the 70's, I realize there are situations when I could use better control of light or focal plane, a wide angle lens or a telephoto, but these are the exception. And here's something my old cameras couldn't do that most people don't even consider: these cameras take very good movies!As I said, being able to have the camera with me at all times means that I don't have to miss any of those fleeting moments. I now get pics of the kids, pics at work, on the ride home, at parties... For me, never missing a shot is so much more important than agonizing over the perfect shot.
Great memory Card. Does exactly what we want it to do. Stores pictures and then we transfer them over to our computer with the Transcend P5 9-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader TS-RDP5K.
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.
Don't waste your money on over-priced golf balls. These Intech balls are the best bang for your buck. Put your money toward green fees and golf lessons.
I looked at the Nikon 8700 and the Canon Pro 1. I had them both in hand, shot pictures, compared the EVF, comfort, weight and read all the reviews prior to see the actual cameras. After a long evaluation I decided on the Canon. It just had a better feel. The camera offers a lot of features. I wanted to get back into a camera that would do something other that point and shoot, which this does very well. I also wanted to be able to adjust the apature and film speed. Creative and fun things.The first pictures I took were very impressive. Low light visibility is good. It has a SLR feel and sound to it. Color was beautiful and th 7X optical is just perfect to be hand held.One important thing to consider is how the camera will operate in low light. It has an AF assist, which should be on all cameral or it will not be able to focus on a particular subject and the picture will be blurred. Without getting technical, this camera can be used by a novice or a professional. It's versality is unbelievable. Also, a very important feature of this camera is its battery. It has an extremely long life and its charger is small, easily carried in a case and charges to full charge in one hour.
The only flaw I have with this keyboard is the space key is very very hard to press. You have to press the space bar exactly in the middle which is very difficult when you are typing quickly.Other than the space bar, the keyboard is great. The lights are bright so playing games at night is no longer a problem. I'm concerned the letters will wear off eventually, but they don't show any signs of doing so.
This eyepiece works well just make sure you know your magnification power level on your telescope. Because certain eyepieces can be way to powerful for your telescope. But the eyepiece is good in quality I could see the moons craters and some planets such as saturn.
Once I downgraded the firmware (came with 1.40.1 and download was 1.39.2) worked GREAT!! Good reception throughout my 1000 sq ft condo. Very cool to sit on my couch, laptop in hand with no cords/cables and be able to surf the net.
Installation difficulty was 2 out of 5 (1 being installation of a regular speaker, 5 being most difficult) depending on your head unit. Much easier to install than a regular sub and amp (i've installed 5 myself). Mounting was simple and if I need the trunk space, it is very simple to remove. Just unplug one clip of wires and unstrap the straps and it comes right out.Also has a great sound for its size. I was afraid it would sound like someone talking through a tube, but it is omnidirectional. Sounds great with the back seat closed, but if I want some extra thump in my ears, i can open the trunk access through the back seat.I am using a factory stereo and do not plan on changing it out. The remote control is unneccessary, once you get it adjusted, it does not need to be touched. You can always turn up the bass on the stereo. Next step is some good rear speakers to accompany it.Remember, if you're looking for something to rattle the windows, this is not it. I like to think of it as a bass enhancer rather than a sub. I would go at least 400 watts from a sub and amp separate if you want some real kick.Five stars for portability, sound, and ease of installation.
Like everyone else, I have nothing but praise for this machine. It is, without a doubt, the best DVD player on the market. There is nothing this machine can't handle. I have not read any reviews on the Oppo company itself so I decided to write one for anyone who will need to use their customer support service. I bought the 981 10 months ago. Unbelievable machine. The other day, I went to turn on the unit and the power button light was just blinking red continuously. The machine would not turn on. I literally spent half day speaking with tech support, and the technician did not have a suggestion as to what it was, just that it needed to be returned to them for repair. Five (5) phone calls to them over the course of the day, as they didn't send the RMA return label to me as promised within an hour, and I got it the next day after a nasty letter. I'm worried about what will happen to my machine. I have called their tech support in the past for some general information and they had problems solving any problems I was experiencing. I was not, and am still not, impressed with their technical support. Also, be aware that you will have to ship any malfunctioning units back to California to be repaired. There are no authorized dealers to handle repairs.***Edit: Almost a year later and I still have nothing but praise for this machine. It plays anything you can put into it, and makes your existing DVDs look fabulous. As stated in one of my other reviews, I purchased a Pioneer up-convert DVD player, and while I have the utmost respect for Pioneer products, it just cannot compete with the Oppo picture quality. It did, however, produce better audio than the Oppo, but when push comes to shove, nothing beats the Oppo players. I'm hoping that their customer service has gotten better since they have just released their Blu-Ray players, and I still can't figure out how a company that makes the best DVD players has such less-than-stellar customer support. In the meantime, Oppo players are killer.
This camera I feel after looking at just about all out there on the market, this is the best camera for the money, makes beautiful pictures not at a professional level, but for personal snapshots.SWEET
The case feels durable, good outer cover and nice heavy zipper. The individual pages and the binding rings are normal, which is to say the pages slip and slide all around if you're not very deliberate when moving them or turning the pages. Very good price compared to buying a similar case elsewhere, but some pricer albums do have nicer binding setups.
Came on time and worked OK, however, the wire strands are extremely flimsy and break easy when making connections.
This worked fine for a couple of months. Then it started to get increasingly difficult for the base unit to communicate with my satellite receiver. I have the base sitting directly in front of the receiver, about 3 inches away. The base unit is not recharging the little battery unit (the piece that fits inside your remote) like it should and basically renders this thing useless. The instructions were also written by someone whose first language was not English...it is full of run-on sentences and confusing statements. I'll probably try the URC RFS200 PowerPak Bundle w/ MasterControl RF20 and PowerBlaster for $80.
These data cd-r's are great I can copy pictures anddata and the price is right beleive it.. Im verysatisfied with the disc's. The quality is outstanding
I got this mouse to go with my EEE 1000H, and am pleased with it. Responsive, smooth. Takes a little getting used to since it really is small! But I would buy another one. I got the EEE to be portable, and the small mouse goes with it naturally.
I have had several pocket digital cameras but this is excellent. Easy to use and I wanted a longer zoom, and this has a true 5x optical zoom. The pictures came out very good and the battery life is very good. My only complaint is that the screen is very hard to see in bright sunlight, but I think all cameras in this range without a viewfinder have the same problem.Also, the price was great.I would recommend this camera and I like the blue color- it is different from the rest.
If you need a wireless phone jack, this is the item for you. It was simple to install and has worked flawlessly. I have my Dish HD receiver hooked up to it and it worked from the very start with no problems. If you need a remote phone jack this is definately a product you should consider.
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!
The ExpoDisc almost completely eliminates having to make any color corrections in post processing. It really makes a difference if shooting inside a gym without flash... it's just amazing.
The recorder arrived very promptly, but it is engineered to keep running as long as the batteries are left within it. In other words, it is necessary to remove them every time I anticipate a long lapse between uses. This problem should be dealt with in designing the next version of this 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
I found that Amazon had the best price on this item because of the free shipping.I wonder about refilling the cartridges because of my concerns about recycling and the savings it would offer.
I followed the clear instructions and the product worked perfectly with no needs for adjustment. The directions say the flying saucer must be within a 15 foot line of sight to the components, but I have it about 22 feet away with no problems.I was impressed by the spare battery & charging storage in the flying saucer so you always have a fresh battery when needed.Be prepared to let the battery charge for at least 24 hours prior to use. It required patience for me as I like to play with new toys right away. But it was well worth the wait.
I put a GPS and a Blackberry cell phone cords into the socket and those combinations were too heavy for the unit. I would touch, accidently tap it etc and my electronics lost power. I took out the GPS MSN Direct out and put only the two cell phone cables into the socket and it works fine even if I touch it. Therefore, if you are having problems or if you are thinking about buying this then reconfigure the unit by moving around your cords to make the perfect fit.
These cartridges aren't cheap, but give great printout for a long, long time. I do mostly duplex (2-sided) printing, and the results are clear and sharp.
I am a 40+ male and have been into Hi-Fi gear and music (mostly Classic Rock & Smooth Jazz) for 30+ years. I don't have $50+K "MacIntosh ears" but my ears are way better than anything a "big box" store sells. This is I think, important to get out of the way. When I read these reviews for myself I have to pick out the loons that don't know what their talking about and the "Tweek Heads" who wish that we could just go back to albums again because they sound sooo much better than CD's. Then there's the third group and maybe the worst- the "Tweek Head" wannaabees. They try to sound so so--I dont't know but they try to hard and they sound stupid as well. I am not in any of these groups.MY REVIEW----V-MODA Bass Freq-I like C-NET and look to them first to see if they reviewed anything I mite be looking for.-This time THEY BLEW IT With an "Editors Choice award".-There is Bass if you like more Mid-Bass. There is not necessarily what I would consider deep bass though.-THERE ARE SIMPLY NO HIGHS TO BE FOUND!!!-This makes ANY music completely unbalanced.-With any equlizer I more or less end up with some type of "V" shape. If it is very a flat "v" chances are the system, the source music or both is very well balanced this is good.-With the V-MODA's there was simply nothing I could do with the eq on my Zen to come even close to compensating for the complete unbalanced nature of the V-MODA's. This is very very BAD.-I can't remember ever simply not being able make music at least somewhat listenable with a eq.-They do look cool though.-On style, they hit a home run but, that's it.
The filter that I received rattles like crazy!!!! I could imagine it interrupting a wonderful moment with its rattling obnoxious sounds when you move the camera around. Buy something else.
Great for quick backup of daily critical data; got five and labeled one for each day of the week for easy and secure backup of daily accounting files.
And great and little it is.After taking more pictures I have raised it from 4 stars to 5 stars!Razor sharp photos - great color.The ldc screen explains all the setting and what they do, great aid for us novices.Takes clearer, with more depth perception, photos than my older Canon Digital Rebel!And all the new bells and whistles - face recognition - image stablization - in camera editing.We love it!
I like the case and it does fit my laptop but it definitely takes a little bit of finagling to get the zipper to close, I have to make sure I'm pulling the zipper away front the case when closing otherwise it will catch on my computer and not close (I do notice the more I use it the easier it is to get it closed though). I will say it is a nice snug fit once it's on and the main reason I bought it was to protect my computer from other objects in a larger bag and it fulfills that purpose perfectly. Even though it is a tight fit the case still manages to retain some of it's curvy styling at the edges but just realize that it does not have the hourglass shape it has when empty. All in all it was pretty much what I expected and I'm happy with my purchase!
Bought long time ago. But is allowed be to use two screens. I am a big fan of this product.
I was initially satisfied with the item, but it failed completely less than six months after purchase, with sporadic use. Since I'm outside the US, it's cheaper for me to buy a new card than to pay for the kind of shipping that would get the item to the manufacturer in the time limit set by them to return it after a request is opened with their customer support service.
Until I found this case I thought I would have to buy a new computer roller case every 6 to 10 months. Every case I purchased before this one has had quality issues that ranged from flimsy telescoping handles to split zippers and ripped seams. This case has lasted over 2 years of local and long distance business travel and hundreds of roller miles! Banging upstairs and sliding over bumps and blacktop. The zippers are the strongest of any case I have seen. The sturdy telescoping handle is the first one I have not broken while pulling the case up over stairs and steps. I am in the process of buying a my second Wenger Case to replace the first one (The wheels are just about worn out) If I could just replace the wheels I would be good to go as the top of the case is still in very good condition. I highly recommend this case.
The cable is longer than most. Made in America. It has a keyed lock! Just a 90 degree turn and your all set! No numbers to memorize. The Kensigton cable also has a rubber "keeper" to keep the cable wound up when not in use. Great product!
These Koss earbuds are the only earbuds I've ever been able to tolerate. I find ordinary earbuds to be extremely uncomfortable and can't use them, but these are good because of the soft ends, which come in three sizes in the package for better fit and comfort. We use our Koss earbuds every time we fly to listen to DVDs of movies and TV shows, and they enable us to hear the program over the engine noise. Before we had these, we discovered that ordinary headphones let in too much airplane engine noise and we couldn't hear the DVDs at maximum volume. I can't comment on the sound quality for music.
oh my got it looks awsome like if it was factory, i love it had no problem installing it either grat buy
The Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 Pro Photo Sling Pack is well designed and sturdy. The dividers stay in place as long as they are resting solidly on another object. A second row of Velcro strip would be an improvement.The cut out diagram only indicates how the bag can be packed. The pictures of the actual product clearly show the whole front does not unzip. There is a mesh pocket over a zipped pocket area with dividers for storing and organizing smaller items. The main compartment is accessed from the top only. On the inside of the main compartment's cover flap is another zippered pocket for items like batteries and CF cards.The bag itself only weighs about 2 lbs that is not a whole lot for a bag. Putting any collection of heavy objects in any bag will make it weigh more. I learned the hard way to pack the equipment I need, and leave what I don't at home/in the hotel.If you choose not to use the waist strap, of course all the weight will rest on one shoulder. The bag was made to include the use of the waist strap with the quick release buckle! The weight of the bag will not distribute as intended otherwise.I don't think a backpack will make my equipment any lighter. Distribution of weight is on the waist and one shoulder for the sling, and on two shoulders for a similar size backpack. If I only use one shoulder strap of the backpack like many people do, then all the weight would only be on one shoulder. Neither is better than the other in this respect, just different. Many pro photographers own more than one type of bag; and use the best bag for the situation.For travel I found the sling to be handy. I've been able to swing it around and get what I need out of it fairly easily. This is not always a natural feeling task though and requires some thought in how to pack the bag. I tend to pack the big lenses first and smaller ones on top in the main compartment. While I will change lenses, I have the lens I think I'm going to use the most already on my Canon 20D ready to shoot and stored in the center like the diagram shows. The pocket inside the main compartment's cover flap is the most awkward area to access and holds the smaller items I don't need to get at that often. The outside pockets are the easiest areas to access. I have never needed to loosen the shoulder straps to get what I need out of the bag. I'm tall and slender, so maybe a person's body type makes a difference in how well the sling function works.The sling is especially beneficial for mass transit situations and crowds. While visiting cities like Rome, or Paris I prefer to use mass transit instead of renting a vehicle or hiring cabs. Crowded buses at rush hour in some European cities or even here in the States are known to be prime pick pocket territory. I can swing the bag around to my front and it is in clear site. I can even sit with it on my front comfortably.PROS:Sling feature handy in mass transit situationsWell designed and sturdyCONS:Could use a second row of Velcro stripNot all areas comfortably accessible while wearing sling bag
When investing in a laptop/notebook, it is always difficult to draw a line as to how much to spend. Do you spend a couple of hundred more to get that dvd burner or do you settle with just the cd-rom?The Apple iBook with DVD-rom/CD-RW combo drive is the best value for money I have experianced. I'm a student and believe me, this was no small investment for myself, however I am extremely glad with the results.The programs run smoothly and beautifully. While opening 3 or 4 programmes at once is never a good idea on any laptop, the iBook can work its way through with little trouble. I have it just under a year now and it is going wonderfully. All the software on it is excellent and easy to use. There has been no trouble for me in terms of transfering from PC to Mac. The constant updates Apple makes available mean that my software can be kept consantly up to date.The DVD playback is spectacular for a notebook. The detail is so crisp, its just as good as any tv. You can also see the screen clearly from a much wider angle than most notebooks.The sound leaves you a bit wanting, but its still pretty good for a notebook.The battery life is fantastic. Everyone keeps saying they cant rely on their battery life where as my iBook can power on for up to 5 hours if im just working on the net.The biggest warning I have for buyers is that the networking between my iBook and my universities PC based network has basically been a dead goose. It just doesn't want to register.It is just such a fun, jam-packed, beautifully presented piece of technology. I cannot imagine ever going back to PC.
this camera worked great for the first month or so, then all the pictures started coming out blurry. if you hold the camera really steady and press the button very slowly, you may get a decent shot. forget about the zoom feature, all close ups are blurry. if you actually move yourself closer to the object it will be clearer, but the zoom feature never takes a clear picture.
I am new to tablets, and still at the "beginning amateur" level of working with digital art. I opted for Wacom Intuos3 to create mixed-media art using Photoshop. The tablet was easy to install, and my daughter and I were doodling in no time. It's fun! I did invest the time to go through the tutorials, which were enjoyable, and a great overview to what the tablet can do. I am still learning the ropes with Photoshop, and appreciated that Wacom included the more "consumer-friendly" version of Corel Painter.I haven't quite mastered reconcilling the 4 X 6 inch screen with the real estate of my monitors, and am wondering if there is some way to establish the boundaries of the tablet to synch up?Overall, I think I purchased the right product to take my artwork to that "serious amateur" level.
A great player for the price. It's fairly easy to operate. It has a built-in radio for those who want to listen to their favorite show while on the move. It charges pretty quickly and runs for a pretty long time on a charge. I love the fact that it is expandable even though I haven't used up the 4GB that came built in.
All in all very nice card. DX 10 support. I know it's not the best test but with this card my system pumped out 233 frames per second on the Counter Strike Source video stress test. I'm running AMD 64 X2 6000, 4 GB of DDR2 (800 Mhz) ram, with this card and my system stomps.
I owned a Vector about ten years ago, and at some point, it was lost. I've wanted the same watch since. Recently, I had the opportunity to replace it. I like the ease of use of the watch -- although, to be sure, for some functions, there's a bit of a learning curve. It isn't waterproof, but with prudent protection, it is sufficiently water resistant for most conditions likely to be encountered.
The 151s is a fantastic flat panel monitor for the price. Of all the 15" monitors I looked at, this one had by far the best picture quality and has some of the highest ratings (from CNet, etc.). What was really surprising is that the 151s was still one of the cheapest 15" monitors I could find.Out of the box it may need a little tuning to make sure that text doesn't come out blurry; I had to try a few different settings to get it right. I also have the monitor hooked up to a ViewSonic ViewBox so that I can watch TV. The settings I have for working on my computer are a little less than ideal for the TV image; some TV images are a little dark. However, even then the 151s produces a sharp TV picture.Overall, a great 15" monitor if space is a premium.
The PictureMate has about the best quality of all the 4*6 photo printers I have seen. I would recommend this product to any one who is looking for this type of printer. The Epson T5570 PictureMate Color Ink and Paper Pack is the best way to buy the ink and paper. The ink cart will last slightly longer then the paper in this pack. This is nice because sometimes you will want to print on different media. I am a fan of a semi-matte paper for the sepia prints. The ink is truly fade resistant though you want to let it dry a good long time before considering it water resistant.
Other reviews above gave me enough details that I bit the bullet and bought this lens.Let me just say that I went to NYC for a day long walk-by-shooting with just this 10-22mm to force myself into really using it, and I do not regret a single cent.I have also used it at parties, for instance shooting kids playing twister from a foot afar close to the ground - the fish-eye does add significant distortion to the faces but the resulting pictures are striking.This is certainly not a walk-around lens in that 22mm is still very wide, but the results are worth carrying it.I use it more frequently than my nifty fifty.
I purchased these when a family member passed down an ipad to my 2.5 yr old. My son enjoys playing all sorts of learning games and watching shows on netflix on his ipad. I am not one of those parents who lets their kids be babysat by tv or an ipad for any length of time but sometimes it is just what my son needs to occupy him on a long car ride. I bought these specifically for that purpose. I use it in conjuction with the Muvn case and it works beautifully. My son tends to wear these upside down or just around his neck like a dj which is fine with me as long as I don't have to hear tom the cat drink his milk for the upteenth time. I haven't noticed any durability issues and I think the design is perfect for him. I only wish that the overall aesthetics were a bit more juvenile or cute. I also think that the price was pretty reasonable.
I will never again use laptop without a cooling pad - and probably this one. It was the cheapest one I found when I purchased it three years ago, but I have used it almost every single day since so it was definitely worth what I paid for. The only note I have is the relatively high noise level. I can hear the fan when I'm playing movies and tv shows. This doesn't really bother me but it might bother someone who is more sensitive to noise. I'm just really happy this has been working for three years now and it probably is playing a HUGE role in making sure my four year old laptop doesn't crap out from heating.
Cheap, plastic, lightweight. Gets the job done. I basically put it in place and left it, and it's done its job perfectly well. I don't know how long it's going to last? Like I may not trust it in an application where I needed to constantly plug and unplug things, but it's good enough for my applications and it was a very, very good price.
Bought this filter after loosing some great shots to haze & reflection even after using theTiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter. I bought theTiffen 52mm Photo Essentials Filter Kitsince it is very low-priced and I was a novice in the DSLR photography. After using those filters for more than an year, I was of opinion that UV filter doesn't work, till someone told about the multi-reflective coating filters. And B+W is the best in this. These are certainly expensive but worth the money spent. I have seen the difference myself on comparing the Tiffen & B+W filters at same place on same camera settings. You can see my pictures in the customer images here.This filter has a very sturdy construction and provides an awesome picture quality. Need I say more..???
My wife liked these HD201 phones from the moment she put them on. She uses them primarily for listening to DVDs on her computer and found them lightweight and comfortable. Using music sources, I found them clean and uncolored with a slightly upward tilt in frequency response. However, they lack the strong bass foundation and resolution required for serious music reproduction and retain a trace of sibilance even after an overnight break-in session. Overall the HD201s present a good balance of properties, especially at this price point.
Before I order this SDHC card, I am not sure if it will work on my Dell Axim X51V (flashed with wm6.0). It turns out the card works great. It's even faster than my previous SanDisk SD card(Ultra II).To use this card on a laptop computer running Windows XP, you may need to download a patch from Microsoft.By the way, some cheap SDHC card reader will have problem with the card. I bought a cheap multi-function card reader (including SDHC capacity) from ebay. The reader sometimes corrupt the data on the card.
Well, after having been sent a dead stick of RAM from another online vendor, I thought I would try Amazon. Well, it shipped fine and works...that's all you can hope for with these sort of things.
I got this for my brother and he loves the product very much. Apart the product is really amaziong and battery is good. Would defenitely recomment to my friends...
I bought mine when they first came out and at its most expensive cost...I got to charge my iPod 5 times and the charger completely died on me. I bought another from a different brand, used and under $5 on top of it and have had no problems whatsoever and I use it frequently. I was very dissatisfied and unimpressed with this Griffin model.
I have had this power inverter for a very long time, and I am happy with the way it works. It is convenient to have this in the car for charging small items for which you may not have a car charger. I mainly use it for charging my cell phone, but I have also used it to charge digital cameras, rechargeable batteries, netbooks, Kindle, etc. You have to watch the voltage/watts of the item you want to use. I don't think this can handle larger laptops for extended periods of time. However, I have never had a problem with my netbook.Two problems which make this item lose a star, are that the additional DC plug is too close to the AC outlet - making it difficult to make use of both plugs at the same time (especially with the larger plugs included with GPS units - particularly Garmin's and some electronics use the block adapters as plugs, which would cover the DC plug); and the cord that plugs into your car comes out of the side of the unit towards the bottom. This means that if you want to place this in a cup holder, as it appears to be the perfect size for, it will not fall flush into the cup holder because the cord will be in the way. This is more than a slight inconvenience because if you go ahead an place it in the cup holder anyway, the pressure from the item on the cord will eventually cause the unit to stop working when the cord gets dislodged.However, both of these things can be overlooked if you are not too picky. The unit can be placed on the floor, instead of a cup holder; and you can use a small extension cord (I have a small 8" cord that I use) - and that allows items with larger plugs to fit in both the AC and DC outlets.For this current price (less than ten dollars) you can't beat this inverter!
i finished installing as described clearly in the enclosed brochure and double checked my connections.Switched it on andmoved to my bedroom (the room with weak wifi signal) it brought a big smile to my face, both my phone and laptop had avery strong signals. Thanks guys
Having lived with this drive for about a month, my biggest impression is that I dont have one. That is good for a disk drive. The drive installed easily enough (I got it for firewire but ended up using the USB 2.0 connections since I think my firewire network has some problems, based on errors I have gotten on my other drives. So the versatility of both connections is nice). It is quiet, and seems to be as fast as anything else I have. The only negative is it is thicker than my 250G drives, so it doesnt fit exactly in the same space as the drive it replaced.I will probably need to buy another large drive and I would not hesitate in getting another Maxtor Onetouch III.
Ordered last Wednesday and shipping was free. I could have paid $7-8 to get it shipped before Xmas. I took my chances and I received yesterday , which is not bad at all. I don't know that much about these as this is my first purchase on this type of item. I relied heavily on reviews of this and other items that serve the same basic function. I went with this one as it seemed to have a lot of good things said about it.Today after an extended first overnight charge on the batteries, I set this thing up in appr 10 minutes just to see how it would work. I just had a new Dish system installed and an extra box that was installed in the basement that I intended to run several TV's off of. The problem being that the type of Dish receiver it was and the location where I wanted it installed would not allow me to opoerate the remote w/o pointing the remote directly at the receiver. One of those TV's is out in a detached garage which is approximately 40 ft from the satellite receiver. The other TV is located in a gameroom in the opposite side of the basement. After trying out the gameroom TV which ran incredibly smooth, I went out to the garage for the real test. Absolutely flawless operation. I can operate the TV in the garage as if the Dish receiver was right there next to that TV. Thanks to the other reviewers in guiding me to the right choice for me and my applications.
This is a very good set of REAL cuffs. Sure they might not be the same as what an official of the law would use. But these are definately not "toys" from the typical sex store. Great fun, But yet another warning like others have said before.... Be careful...this is the real deal. You better really know and trust your partner.
This system has superb sound, however the cable connection is very loose and the fact that there are inserts for the different iPods is annoying as there is no storage for them. When you pay a high price for Bose quality you expect everything to be of high quality, not just the sound.The overall look of the system is also nice.
This is the second Polk Audio speaker I've bought. The first was another Center channel, though it was a gift for a friend. The clearity and bass response of this speaker out performed my expectations by quite a margin. I can only say good things, and the looks are very nice too. As long as you are using a quality receiver/amp, you'll be happy.
I like it. Unlike other notebook sleeves, it has padding. It would be nice, however, if it had padding on the top and bottom edges of it and not just not the front and back of panels.
In our days back in 1970 when everything was normal - and the personal computer wasnt there in the homes. Every person knew that it took some time to learn new things. Then some probably didn't ask what knowlage was. If a person didn't know thats final. the SAT was what of it was nothing more nothing less.Then you can start to ask why they failed? what was the stages that made them what they &quot;went&quot;. And also - indeed - what is knowlage? What is the learning process realy about? Or may I ask - how did you learn to bicycle what did you do?Yet so many people failed to understand the math the cemestry and maybe the english, the technical perspectives - some said that is because they aren't that intelligent?No.. Rather that the papper wasn't comunicating it was significant flat in a meaning, It was soflat it was no dialog in it. Equations shurely well thought once but did they realy tell the truth? right on 5 seconds?AND! there do we have the edge of what pencomputing can be the education tool, that can make knowlage and learning a living process, and that accualy make schools unessesary since we learn when we had a badley need to know.To that we have a networked world that can provide with knowlage exchange - truth is that there is miles yet in operatingsystems and communication standards, but still I have a dream about a holanother educationsystem where people from age 7 can start to understand the world much better than we did... or ever can imagine.The old way of learning thru universities is yet a fact, but let me tell you something. This english is not educated - you might see it perhaps? Anyway its a product of internet - and so can pencomputing be to train people with a charm theycan't resist.I AmMarcel BosInventorm8114@ing-steen.se
This camera is an excellent value. We bought ours at Thanksgiving and have been very pleased. The pictures have been excellent in quality! Make sure you go out and get rechargeable batteries for it or this thing will eat alkalines like nobody's business (it does say in the manual to use rechargeables). Also, make sure you get a bigger memory card, 8MB is not very much space. Even with a 32MB card that we have, you're only lookin' at about 27 pictures before you have to erase or download them. I only have a few complaints, one is you must be very careful not to touch the lens when grabbing the camera with the lens cover open-maybe its just me...The accompanying software (ACDSee) is not exactly intuitive for editing pictures, there is much better software out there. It would also be nice to have some kind of pouch on the camera case to carry extra SD memory cards. Even though Toshiba is not the first name you think of when looking at cameras, I would still (and have) recommend checking this one out!
The light is bright but the batteries got very hot. The light also goes off and will not come back on after a certain amount of time. I would not recommend this product.
I recieved the product as stated,and on time. BUT the ink just doesn't seem to be as crisp and bright as it should be coming out of a "new" sealed package. Not sure what is up with that. I think I will go back to my old supplier.
The sound in general is very good, the bass is deep and the high clear. Good attenuation of ambient noise.All the Product Description is accurate: a high-end alternative for casual music listening ...The Best Headset by $20 !!!
Makes a hot cup of coffee the way we like it. Clean and easy to use and of good quality.
The product did not fit my phone. I had removed the SIM card to get the model number, matched it to the product I purchased. When I received the product, it would not fit my phone.
I setup all my media devices in basement and mounted the Tv in the living room. I was not sure if this product works but when I finished installation, to my surprise every thing worked like magic. I am impressed with this product. I used it from second floor and it worked as well. There is no lag.
I bought this product from ANTonline and learned that only one of the module worked. Tried to return to ANTonline but they did not allow returning defective product. ANTonline is the worst vendor I have ever worked with. There is no real person to talk to and every email exchanges take 1+ day. Buyers beware! Read ANTonline return policy before buying stuff from them.Anyway So I have to contact OCZ for RMA and amazingly within a week I got a replacement. Awesome!On the product performance-wise, it has been working great so far.
It works really well for my xbox 360 intended use but not for my phone to computer. It could not read my phone and my phone didn't read that it was connected.
I plugged into my iMac, went to System Perferences, Sound and selected USB audio. It worked! The sound is fabulous. The cables are a great value--3 30-foot cables to connect Coax audio, TOSLINK or analog. I used the Coax.
from the description:What's in the BoxThis package includes the 512 MB MuVo TX FM digital audio player, earbuds, 15-inch velcro armband, carrying case with beltclip, and CD-ROM with Creative MediaSource music management software. MediaSource is an easy-to-use application for ripping CDs, organizing entire digital music collections, and easily transferring MP3 and WMA files.I got a lanyard - no armband, no carrying case. I need the armband to run!
Its ram, it either works or doesn't. this time it worked. I don't know what else to say, I mean it showed up in a quick manner, and even Nixon went to china
Great basic cable. No complaints. AND it doesn't have those annoying rubber covers! (does anyone find those useful? What are they really for?!?)
works for its intended purpose. No issue with signal quality or throughput. I'd buy this again. a a a a
I think the DCS-950G wireless internet camera is a pretty good camera for the money and was easy to setup and configure. You need a basic understanding of networking in order to take advantage of all the features. For example, to access the camera remotely you need to be familiar enough with your wireless router to create port mapping between your public address (provided by your ISP) and your internal addresses provided by your wireless router. The feature I would like to see added is the ability to choose to receive an AVI or jpg file when receiving alerts. I find receiving 1MB AVI files to be a bit much when a simple snapshot would do the trick.All in all, I would recommend this camera to anyone with basic knowledge of home networking. Video quality is very good. Upgrading the firware was easy too.
Arrived quickly. I let it sit in an upright position for a couple days just to be safe. Installed it and it works perfectly, just like one from the store at twice the price.
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.
This Plextor,made in Japan, tool is the best video capture tool I have ever worked with. It is so easy and fiendly to use. More over the technichal support on the web is perfect (keeping coustomers updated with needed upgrades). One comment is to increase the devise durability by making it water/dust proof.I recommend it to all who want to capture professional video clips digitaly.
This is great protection for the lens. It cuts down on the UV rays and is a perfect protection for the lens. If the lens gets "touched" by accident, I don't mind wiping this clean with a cloth as aposed to wiping the lens itself.
I really like this lens. Sometimes, on weekend trips, I will take only this lens, and it has proved to be a very nice choice.I would not recommend it if you have landscapes in mind. But for portraits, I like it better than my 50mm f/1.8, and that's saying a lot.
Great price,quality, and the sound is amazing. Overall this a great product,and Polk does seem to offer products that are truly a value for the price.
Cumpli&oacute; con las expectativas , funciona muy bien . Es un producto hecho para durar . Estoy muy satisfecho por la Excelencia en la compra
This Terk TV-2 antenna is a good all purpose antenna.This is a classic combination "rabbit ears" VHF antenna with a UFH loop. Technically, it isn't much different than some of the low-end antennas in the $12 range. However, I believe the Terk is worth the few extra dollars for the following reasons:a) This antenna is well built. The VHF rods and UHF loop are sturdy and are higher in quality than many of the cheaper priced antennas.b) The UHF Loop rotates on two axes. This is important so that you can adjust the antenna for the best reception. A lot of the cheaper antennas have a fixed (non-rotating) UHF antenna, which means you need to turn the entire base for tuning purposes.c) The Terk TV-2 comes with a six foot cable. Cheaper models often have only four feet or less. Since flat panel LCD TVs are too thin to rest an antenna on them, you need to consider that the antenna will likely be placed on a shelf and away from the TV. That extra two feet of cable can be essential.d) Overall, it's a good looking antenna...sort of retro. Solid weight. Non-skid rubber feet. You might even consider it fashionable.e) Most importantly - it works. I get crisp digital TV reception. If your last memory of over air broadcast reception consists of a snowy picture, then do yourself a favor and look into HDTV broadcasts.Can you buy a better antenna? Sure you can. Can you even make your own antenna? Yes, you can. In fact, there are several good plans on the internet that will show you how to make an antenna that will outperform store bought antennas. However, if you're located in the right area and you really don't want to turn this into a hobby, then just try the Terk and be done with it.A lot of product descriptions have attempted to dumb down the HD technology by using phrases like "HDTV Antenna". However, let's just clearify a few things. High definition digital TV broadcasts still use the same old VHF and UHF radio spectrum. These days, most (but not all) hdtv stations make use of UHF frequencies.That means the same familiar looking antennas that you used twenty years ago can still be used to receive HDTV broadcasts. True, there is still a wide assortment of antennas to choose frome. Depending on your situation, you might do just fine with this basic Terk model...or you may need to consider a more advanced model....or your location just might not even support local broadcasts. Fortunately, you can do a quick assessment by using the web address mentioned below.STEPS:First: go to [...], which is a website sponsored by several broadcasting organizations. Enter your neighborhood information so that you can at least get an idea of what stations you can expect to receive. Location, Location, Location! Just because you're in a well populated area in California doesn't mean that you'll be able to get decent reception (regardless of how advanced your antenna is). Some areas with hilly terrain might be out of luck.Second: Make sure you have a television that can receive digital broadcasts (or that you have a digital tuner box).Third: Assuming your location is supported by over air broadcasts and you have a digital tuner - then connect the Terk antenna and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. Really, follow the simple tips provided in the manual.Good luck.
After 16 months, my HP pavilion f1703 is burnt althoughthe power light is still on. The picture quality is not badbut its lifetime is too short. I won't buy HP monitor again.
Photos appeared in less quality when you store them on this Card. I could see the difference since I also use Kingston cards for taking pictures. When compare prices, this one is cheaper and may be that is the main topic; cheap price low quality
Very helpful on those long trips or when taking a flight. Just plug into a wall outlet and no need to pull out the laptop.
1. This is NOT a noise cancelling headset : it has just a noise cancelling microphone so this only works in filtering your voice (I can't really see the point...), NOT the surrounding environment (like airplane buzz or aircon in the office). 2. It only has a USB plug, no hifi-jack so forget using it with an MP3 or CD player. 3. The CD-Rom with the Plantronics software was defective. 4. Plantronics customer's support is difficult to access and poor. The FAQ's on their site are uselesss (try to figure out if the DSP 400 has a Noise Cancelling function, good luck ...) If you want a Noise Cancelling, try the Maxell NoiseBuster (probably the best deal 40$) or the Koss QuietZone 2000 (better but is it worth 140$ vs. the Maxell ?). Taipan92
This is a first time i actually paid for a headphone that much ([...] bucks) but i think its really worth the money . Also ,you only have to pay only [...] instead of original price [...] bucks. This is a bonus to me...i read a lot of reviews about this headphone but now i really understand why people keep saying good things about it...this product is professionally made and simple design. One thing i want to mention that its a bit difficult to wear in on my ears at first because it is made to fit into your ears (Not like others headphones,just focus on the look ,not the real sound ). i really enjoy music after a long time i havent wanted to hear music.Now, i want to wear it on my ears to everywhere i go !:) thanks for weston... i feel music again !
I'm extremely pleased with the contour, comfort, heft, precision and features of this mouse. I also think it pretty. It's my favorite mouse (so far).
This was so easy to do! whcih is great, I don't have time to deal with difficult setup or lengthy confusing instructions. The longest part was waiting for the initial charge and then it took less than a minute to get it to go. What i love is that I don't have to program codes while toggling remotes and books, etc. Just put the new battery in and you are good to go. Make sure you do charge it as long as it says for the initial charge.
Right price and works off of USB! The sound is terrible on MacBook so this will fill in nicely.
If you are trying to use this lens for objects that you need to zoom in and zoom out on, don't buy it unless you are fast enough to take off the lens when the object is near you.. Why? Because your pictures will look like you have taken them in a tunnel...The zoom isn't that great anyway!
I am experiencing the same problems others have noted. I have used this unit for over 3 months (past the 90 days labor and parts warranty). I also get the "loading" message about 1 hourafter trying to transfer VHS to DVD. I will no longer buy JVC products. Now I know why JVC only gives 90 day coverage on labor(the most expensive part of a repair bill). I myself will no longer purchase JVC products. I will only purchase those products that give a 1 year parts and labor coverage.
Main reason for purchase was a can't beat price. It was pefect size and weight. Purchased new for 79.99 June 2003. December 24, 2003, I pressed the power button, and got nothing. Took in to Magnavox authorized repair agent, and they wanted $20 off the top just to tell me what was wrong. Felt I was being taken, so will bite the bullet and purchase another brand.
I picked this up for several reasons=I've read that they make a great product and a reviewer stated that it was made from Brass so it wasn't easy to damage the threads when tightening,plus it was at an excellent price.Well,all of that is true and if i can find more deals on this brand I'll buy replacements for all of my lenses.
These are great. The sound better than my $100 Jabra C820s Headphones.Pumped some punch into my archos 605's output. I recommend this for anyone who likes crisp base.
I've had a number of Canon digital and film camera's over the years. When it comes to digital models in professional and for the point and shoot group, they are simply the best. I recently purchased the SD750, admittingly, it has a couple of limitations, manual controls are limited, zoom range is only 3X. But on the positive side, it has a huge screen, start up is very fast, focusing is fast, and the pictures turn out great. Video works pretty well and you can use the zoom while in video mode. Oh, and one more thing, it's the size of a deck of cards. This is a great little, point and shoot camera, no frills, just function. What else do you really need for a pocket size camera that will give you excellent results. If you want more zoom, and maybe some image stabilization, look at the SD850. But for the money, the SD750 is an excellent, all around, take anywhere pocket camera!
This camera takes great photographs...stunning clarity and vivid colors...it's very easy to operate. In low light conditions, the LCD/ECD do not operate very well, however...it'll still take pictures...the great thing about digital photography, you can take pictures over and over again...delete the bad ones until you get it right! It has plenty of features; the manual is easy to read and is actually a tiny course in photography basics. I was taking pictures 2 minutes out of the box; the next day at a wedding...I took over 100 photos...they were simply stunning! The couple who got married wished they hadn't hired a professional! You will get red eye...but there's plenty of software out there to fix that in low light conditions...however, the camera's strength is definitely outdoor photography...I have captured awesome close-ups of wildlife and nature scenes...the digital zoom is wonderful. Would definitely buy this again! Make sure to shop around, buy a 64mb or 128mb SmartMedia card, and 2 sets of rechargeable NiHM batteries. I got a great deal @ Circuit city......
It's tiny.It has a power supply and charges your toys. It works a mouse.Drives ,cameras, GPS, iPod everything works smoothly.The upright slot is good for flash memory sticks and the like.This piece is worth twice the price, and performs transparently every day.Takes up NO room.Turns one slot into 4.It is heavier and sturdier than it looks and stays where you put it.Cannot be beat. Mine was $12.
I used to think all balls were alike (that's what she said), but once I started playing regularly and felt the drive (pun) to improve, I ditched the Intechs, Top Flites and Pinnacles and started filling my bag with real performance golf balls. For golfers who get out on the course once and a while to whack it around and plan on losing a few, these are the bang-for-your-buck champion. But players looking to improve should consider buying mid-level recycled balls at near-mint condition (AAAAA or AAAA -- I recommend Taylormade Burners in that price range). These balls, as many have said, will scuff so quickly that you'll end up playing more than half the box in a round anyway; get a ball that will hold up and give you some results (if you feel you the need, of course). Otherwise, go for these and enjoy a good round with your friends -- that's what it all comes down to anyway, regardless of your handicap or what's in your bag.
Yes, this product deserves zero stars. It's too bad that's not offered as an option.Toshiba has perfected the art of engineering a product that will only last a few weeks beyond the expiration of its warranty. How that saves them money I don't know, but I assume they've found the cheapest parts available.This thing will read absolutely nothing that's put into it, and I bought it brand new about a hundred days ago. Its warranty is good for 90 days.Needless to say, I will NEVER buy a Toshiba product again. All I got out of this experience is that knowledge and the chance to pass it on to others. Learn from my lesson!
It is a battery, and works with the JVC camcorder i have. Not a whole lot else i wanted.
Perfectly met our needs. We wanted to hide our cable box inside a cabinet. This product took 2 minutes to install and did exactly what we wanted. Maybe our needs are simple, but we are totally satisfied. The sensor also seems to have terrific range - it almost seems like our cable remote control works better from any angle in the room now.
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.
i just baught the 2470 f2.8 lens,and im looking for nice protection for my lensafter searching the internet and asking professional photographersthey told me if it is a 77mm lens. B+W is worth to buyit offers best protection. and it doesnt affect the picturethe packing of the filter is great. offers the best protectionno dust in the plastic box at all
Don't waste your money. It uses a ribbon, which jammed and tore the second time I used it. They've sealed the cartridge, so you can't patch it. AVOID.
I've worked with this monitor at work to view Digital X-rays, and it's GREAT! I know it's apples and oranges when comparing HI-RES Digital X-Ray monitors ($20K each) to LCD's, but I think that they did an AWESOME job with this monitor. I'm gonna pick one up this week!
I read the reviews for this camera in several places online before purchase. I have to say I am quite disappointed. Two out of three images are blurry no matter what and in low light conditions that jumps to five out of six or worse. I have tried every setting, spoken with Sony support, and the only way to get a clear picture is to use a tripod with the timer. When it does take a clear picture they are very nice, you can see a lot of detail and the color rendering is quite good. But what is the point. I have to take several pictures of everything and even then I might not get a clear one. Also, the memory stick that comes with it will not support the highest video resolution - you need a memory stick pro for that. The next time I buy a digital camera I am getting one with image stabilization. What a waste of money.
I have had this MP3 player for about 4 months. I need to replace the USB transfer cable. I cannot find a source for this cable....The MP3 player is useless without the cable.How could SanDisk sell this item with replacement parts?
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.
Tripp Lite is a quality brand. I have placed them around my apartment for surge protection. I have used this brand before and even during the Louisian Hurricanes, they worked. I highly recommend Tripp Lite. I also was pleased with the delivery and the packaging that Amazon provided.
This lock does take a little getting used to. I purchased it to replace the previous model (famous for being easily picked). It's sturdily built and coils efficiently into my laptop bag. The cable holder keeps the cable manageable. The locking mechanism isn't very intuitive however and until you've used it a few times, you have to fiddle with it. But it's definitely a good investment.One note- I'm very impressed with Kensington's customer service. I lost one of the keys a couple of weeks ago and the company replaced it- for free, via Fedex. Which is exactly the sort of thing that wins my long-term loyalty. Thumbs up.
What a deal. Took me about 20 minutes to put everything together and not even 15 minutes later i was outside in my backyard and could clearly see Jupiter and four of its moons. I would really recommend on getting a 2x or 3x Barlow lens. The telescope can magnify about 230 times but with the eye pieces it comes with you only get about 75 times. The tripod it comes with is well worth the buy alone. I would highly recommend this telescope for any beginner or any space enthusiast.
It does what it says it does. I have video from my desktop on my 15 in monitor as well as my 32 in Samsung. Does not show separate picture or extended desktop, but means I can watch comp movies on my tv when I want, without switching around cables.
Works fine fits like tehe original. Wish it were made from aluminum stock as this is the second shoe I have had to buy for this old tripod.
Nice design and quiet. Ive had it a month now still works fine CPU temp drops considerably. Well worth the price.
Made a big difference on the refrigerator door. No more little magnets that slip so pictures and notes drop. Now we can keep family pictures on the refrigerator door and not worry about them falling on the floor whenever we walk by or open and close the door. And it looks much neater.
Hi we purchased this unit in April, 2005 for almost over $400.00. This unit didn't had reviewed by then. We thought since we are putting good money we get a pretty decent system but the performance is not what we expected.It can't play DVDs for more than 2 or 3 hours. After that it continually tries to read but unsuccessful. Please don't buy this unit at all. Try looking for a SONY or BOSE if you can afford.Lesson learned is beware what you buy and let others write review about the unit then you buy.Thanks.
Sennheiser has always made excellent professional products and now the average consumer can enjoy that same quality! Look no further! I loved the price too!
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!
Best value for headphones. Great sound and not so expensive that you worry about damage. Black is my favorite color but couldn't pass up the deep discounts on some of the other colors. Buy them and rock on!
from Amazon. The first one was missing a plug-in for the keyboard. Although the one I have now works just fine, the whole process of ordering, returning and ordering again was not worth the wait. I would have been better off buying one from a local electronics store.I love this set, though. It works just as well as the higher-priced cordless desktop sets out there.
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.
I purchased this router for home use about 5 months ago and it hasnt had one problem. Infact I am a Network Administrator in the IT field, and at my work we were using a expensive Intel router. When the intel router went down I decided to bring my little cheapy Linksys router in and try it before we went out and spent 900 bucks on a new Intel router. I have 215 users connecting to it at one time and it hasnt had one glitch. I would highly recomend this router to any home user who wants to hook up more than on pc to the internet or a small company that wants a cheap solution to internet connection sharing and NAT security at the same time. I looked at other people's reviews and I havent had any ofthe problems they are discribing.
If your not yet putting all your stuff on an external harddrive, these space saving beauties are the thing to have. -- of course you'll also need the stand up tower to put them in. Why don't they also advertise the storage stand so you can choose one or both depencing on your needs .
I've been waiting a long time for a digital camera costing less than a grand with this range of features and quality output. Of course, once you add NiMH batteries and a charger, additional storage, a lens cap strap (a must), a film reader to attach to your PC, a photo quality printer, photo paper....well, OK, maybe it'll take a year or two to pay back :) As pointed out in the other reviews, it takes some practice not to press the power instead of the shutter button - an embarrasing faux pas at this morning's T-Ball game, as a matter of fact *smile...woops!*. It also takes practice to quickly move through the on-screen menu options. It is way too easy to inadvertently choose an option you don't want, pressing this little frisbee thingy on the back of the camera the wrong direction. Plan for 5-6 hours of ramp-up time with this camera, even if you know photography and computing well.
I can only say that the features on this TV are better than my old Sony and the picture is better too. What a deal that I can hook up to DVD directly at this price. Great deal.
Last year we bought an MP3 player that we never figured out how to use. The ipod shuffle is very easy and compact. I bought it for my eight year old daughter and she loves it. She takes it everywhere with her. I asked for one for my birthday!!!
This TV is pretty neat. I bought it for my mother who is in a nursing home and she loves it. The picture is clear and the sound is very good. The set is easy to operate.
I had been looking for some good speaker stands for my Polk Audio Tsi 200's and couldn't find many stands that were strong enough to support them. I decided to get this set but I had no idea how amazing they would actually be. The stand itself is a matte black and very sturdy on carpet(comes with spikes). The packaging was completely destroyed by the time it reached me, but I wasn't missing any parts. I used a drill to help with the assembly and it took about 10-15 minutes to get them all set up. I strongly recommend using some quakehold museum wax to keep the speakers firmly attached to these stands. Overall, an attractive,strong, set that exceeded all expectations.
I do not actually own this product but i really wanted to get one. Why am i reviewing it? I gave it 4 stars so it would not affect the rating much. Anyways the biggest problem in players today is INTERNAL BATTERY. I talked to sony about it and it is NOT REPLACEABLE. This applies to almost every osom mp3 player in the market (zen,nano,cowon,samsung..etc) and this is a HUGE PROBLEM for us (buyers). You may not think it is a bad thing now but wait after couple years or so. I really think that if one were to buy a device for more than 100$, one can count on the longevity of the product. Anyways i really hope ppl will think before buying this product (or others with embedded battery). I know that it is hard to power bright screens with out lithium ion batteries but WHY DONT THEY MAKE IT EXTERNAL LIKE SANDISK DOES (e200 series). Other options to consider are Panasonic, their new 2gb flash (almost 70+ hours!!!!) is very good, D sound tech is amazing. Iriver T10 2gb (50 hours!!) is good as well.
Needing more USB terminals, I bought this product based on a number of positive reviews, both here and at other sites. It works so well and unobtrusively that it goes unrecognized for the great job that it does. I have a number of USB terminated devices: Scanner, printer, several digital cameras, wireless mouse, and several personal audio devices. All work with this hub with the exception of the scanner. Before I bought this device, I was aware that the scanner might not work with any hub, so this was neither a great surprise nor a disappointment. Although the hub is self-powered, I have not needed the power for any of the devices I have connected to it; however, it is nice to know that the power is available if needed for a future device. I also appreciate the lifetime warranty. If you need a USB hub, this is certainly one to consider.
These headphones fit well, and cut out quite a bit of the surrounding sound, which is why I bought them.I was disappointed, however, in their poor reproduction of low frequencies. There was very little bass transmitted to the eardrum.
bought this and couldnt figure it out so i brought it to radio shack and the guy there told me it cannot work with an ipod touch at all!
So my Xbox 360 controller is suffering this annoying analog drift frequently. If you don't know what analog drift is, it means that whenever you play games, especially shooter or first person shooting games, your view will constantly drift in one direction without even doing anything to the controller. It also messes up your aiming because it needs more time to move your sight in one direction than the other.So instead of buying a new controller which will cost me 30-50 bucks, I decided to buy a little T8 security screwdriver and this thing. Opened the controllers and damn! they were dirty. The endust worked as advertised. Spray and use cloth to clean the circuits. But I mainly focus on the internal analogs systems. They were dirty! So I spray and use cotton buds to get to tight spots. Then after I'm done with both of them. It works perfectly. My controllers functions like brand new again. Saved me money now and in the future. Now I'm getting more kills in Battlefield.
This router works great for the pcs that are wired directly to it. However, I've had all sorts of problems with wireless connections; everytime I reboot my laptop it takes a few DAYS to get it to connect again! I can reinstall the firmware, reinstall the card (wpc11), format the laptop, it doesn't matter, it still refuses to work. The best I could get was &quot;you have successfully connected to the access point but the internet cannot be found&quot;. However, once I stopped using dhcp on the laptop (assigned it an ip address and manually entered the gateway and dns numbers for the wpc11) it began working. It works this way but it's aggrivating and does not work when using the router as a dhcp server as it should.
I bought this item to listen to the music from my mp3 player on the road to the beach. With very much hesitation from reading bad reviews about how the sound quality was bad, i bought this. i have been very satisfied with it. I have never had to change the station for a better sounds. it's been on 88.1 FM for over a year. overall: it's a great product and you can use it for anything with a headphone jack.
This filter arrived with the glass lens loose and unstable in the mount. Poor quality control in manufacture, this was not a shipping defect. Had to be returned.
Standard sony style display, good software comparing with the prior laptop models. Very poor battery life so if you are planning to use it while on travel ready to spare $300 for a new battery. Light weight, nice slick shape than the A150 model, great keyboard, nice looks.
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.
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!
The Imation RipGO! is a first generation product that has several problems. Although it is feature laden, it falls short on several items.The battery retainer clips are flimsy, and one broke on my unit the first day. The clips were inadequate anyway, and some electrical tape was required to hold the battery pack in place for even mild athletic use.The user interface is poor, and disc loading time is rather long (greater than 30 seconds/session). It does not tolerate corrupted MP3 files well. On the plus side, the RipGO! does support multisession discs. Unfortunately, it does not support CD-R/W media.I would recommend only using 185MB discs with this drive/player. The drive has a difficult time reading the 245MB/8cm discs reliably.The unit does support ID tags. Firmware is field upgradeable. (My unit was not shippped with the latest version.)The headphones supplied with the unit are above average in sound quality, but may not fit everyone. Also, the compact switching power adapter is a nice touch.Overall, the RipGO! is still in need of some refinement. There are better choices if you do not need the CD-R burner capability.
I just purchased my Toshiba 310 last week and I found it to be a very cool 'toy'! It has all the features I want such as ability to play sound and movies, so get it today! You won't regret it.
You can go wrong Sekonic. This a good meter that should cover 95% of your needs, and should last a long time. The only question is to get it with or without the card for your pocket-wizard (or equivalent). I dind't get the card but I know I can if I get into studio shoot. Highly recommended.
I am happy with this product. I'm using it with my Kodak Zx1. Works as expected. Awesome for the price.
Again all my reviews have the same theme... if you buy a pair of 40 dollar binoculars and expect to get a 300 dollar set your wrong from the start. Thats why companies have different levels of products... These are great binoculars, i use them for hunting and pretty much outdoors (where else could you use them right) but i put them through alot, drop em, throw em, they have been covered in mud and then always rinse off and perform the next time!!
This turned out to be of no use to me. It doesn't come close to accommodating my 17" widescreen Toshiba notebook pc.
I bought this because I needed top recycle speed from my 550EX flash unit without spending a huge bundle. I shoot karate demos with my EOS Rebel digital, lots of fast action in a rather large space (meaning many full power flashes). With the digital Rebel set to ISO800 mode and the flash set to +1 stop exposure I can adequately cover the action in a basketball court sized gymnasium. Using this battery pack with 2000MaH AA sized batteries (about 6.50 for a set of 4 at walmart) I've taken over 400 pictures with no slow down in cycle speed.This particular pack uses 8 AA cells and is compatible with Lithium ion cells. The older version of this unit used 6 cells I believe, and was not compatible with Lithium ion batteries.The unit is very simple. A box with a light on it, a space for a strap (though none is included) a slide out battery tray with locking button and of course the connector with a coiled cord that hooks into the side of the flash unit. I'm sure they do it for reasons of resistance, but the cord is kinda short, thus limiting you to where you can hang the battery package. If your tripod socket is free they do include a screw designed to mount the battery package to the bottom of the camera (kinda useless if you ask me). The battery box comes with a fairly nice padded nylon case that includes a velcro strap, this is what I use to hang the battery package from a camera or bag strap and it works fine. Eventually I'll get around to finding something I can use for a strap as that will worry me less (with 8 batteries in this thing it's a bit heavy to be trusted to velcro if you ask me).The unit works the way it's intended but I think the price is exhorbitant for a hunk of plastic, the price should be about half what it is. If you can't go all-out and buy the top end with the rechargeable battery or a true professional (what they used to call 512) battery package then this is enough for most of us.
In my opinion Capture does a better job of initial adjustment to a photo (NEF or JPEG) than photoshop and it is much easier to use. There are no masks or complicated steps to adjust sharpness, hue, saturation, etc. You just click on a spot you want corrected and adjust the corresponding sliders that appear. Two downsides: You have to set your photo printer as the default- there is no printer list (why I don't know at this stage). Second, there are no tools to heal or make other effects as with PS. But that is not the purpose of Capture. It is designed to work with other programs by first preparing your raw or jpeg, and it does a great (and best of all) easy job of it far better than Photoshop alone.
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).
This mp3 player is very stylish looking and easy enough for a 7 year old to operate. It is a lot of fun!
The best digital camera that I have ever used and I had many Olympus cameras that are way bellow the image quality of this digital camera. Pictures are incredible, life like and very colorful. The only bad picture that this camera produces was at night where there where street light and it tried to take a picture of the moon. The light compensation was bad but considering that I was taking the picture without a tripod it was really good. It has a feature for every type of lighting, and you can also choose to go fully manual and change everything at your hearts content even the focus can done manually. You can by al lens if you want more zoom but it cost almost as much as the camera so I don't really recommend to buy the lens, specially because the zoom that it gives its not that much. The amount of megapixes is the perfect one because it's over 3MP that is more or less the quality of the film cameras and is does not produce pictures that are too big for any memory card lick the 7MP cameras. The choice of form factor for the memory card is perfect because is one of the cheapest and its one of the type of flash cards that can have more memory. Overall its the best mid range digital camera that you can find on the market and the price is fare considering all of the features that the camera has, the software that it comes with and the fact that you can rotate the screen close it so it can be protected by the camera not the other way round.
Have used it for 2 weeks (40 shots) and so far a happy camper. I post a long comment hoping to save some aggravation to digital cam newbies like me.I wanted a simple, practical, medium priced, good optics, moderately featured, small digital camera that allowed me to put up pix in a web site or send via email with an easy to load into PC procedure. No sound, no video, no super ultra resolution (no memory, no printer, no special paper, no patience and no need for more than 640x480 pictures).In the Olympus the USB solution is the best part (although I agree the manual does not make it clear how simple it really is): hook the USB cable into the PC with the camera turned off and without doing anything else you have another disk drive instantaneously, with the Windows File Explorer, click down two directories into your new disk, then click to view or select and drag and drop to copy all your pictures in your PC into any directoy like any old file. No need to even install the included Camedia photo editor (of which I already have 3 in my PC that do the simple retouch things I need to do to family pix for sharing).I bought and returned a Polaroid PCD 240(?) that cost a bit less as the &quot;hassle free&quot; software did not install at all and I had no way to transfer the pictures into the PC. And when it worked (in my old PC with the broken screen, to add to my frustration) I realized had to suffer a rotating parrot flash screen from Polaroid and use a program with special buttons and a slow 3 step process every time wanted to download pictures and the loading procedure worked 2 out of 3 times I tried it. So much for user friendliness. The USB port is quick: less than 30 seconds to download 20+ or 1.6MB worth of pictures and no extra program to run with the Olympus.With the initial Polaroid purchase I discovered ALL digital cameras have the same Alkaline battery gobbling problem, as this Polaroid came with regular AAs and it ate them up in some 20 shots plus the normal testing and showing off you do with any new gadget, I read up a little and discovered this is not a specific problem of the D-100 but of all digital cameras.Accept the fact that you need better (1600mA Ni-MH batteries) if you want to use a digital camera, as you accepted the need to replace your regular AAs for long lasting Alkalines when electronics got more complicated than transistor radios. The business here is consumables. Think Polaroid instant photos and the roll prices, think bubble jet printers and cartridges, think Microsoft Windows and PCs, think Internet and DSL monthly bills. They have to make money somehow. After all, you are buying a product that is more powerful than early PCs and you want it to use the same power source as your flashlight? Think again.The previous comment about the D-100 lacking the see through viewfinder is plain wrong: that is one reason I preferred it over other other models in which you had to aim through the digital screen, which makes for awkward and shooting. In the D-100 you can turn off the digital viewer and it only comes up for a couple of seconds after a shot, displays it briefly and then shuts off again to save power.Other issue is memory size vs resolution. The Standard (Low) Quality mode alloes some 80 shots at 640x480 resolution with the included SmartMedia 8MB card. This resolution makes 80KB-120KB files per picture, which actually bigger than they should be for email attachments or to put several shots in a family web page. In a web site with several pictures per page, a large graphic item should be 50-80KB so it downloads at a reasonable speed for regular earthlings. Sending email attachments over 500KB to international friends which may hook up via a pay-per-minute setup is not a polite thing to do.Finally, I have read in several places (and believe it from Olympus) that the optics top quality for a low-end camera and the that it makes pretty smart corrections to color/focus/lighting and its reaction time is pretty fast. This was not an initial worry of mine but realized after using two models that it makes a big difference as subjects (especially babies) don't wait too long in the perfect picture taking position. The D-100 allows you to take 2 pictures per second in its Continuous Shooting mode.The only (very minor) criticism access to some functions like the picture review function (press and hold the TV button: sounds easy but I could not remember it 2 weeks after I read the manual and tried all the options) and what some options mean, as due to the small size it crams several functions into 6 buttons, but this is a reasonable sacrifice for having a pocket camera that easily fits into your shirt or pant pocket (try that trick with the Sony Mavica or any of the semi-pro models). Again, for family uses or with newborns around, pockets and shoulders are a precious commodity. It much smaller than most other models and its shape feels very comfortable to handle. The zoom models felt awkward. Again, for amateur/email/web use, you can do all the cropping in your PC in 4 seconds flat AND reduce file/image size. Printing digital photos is not for me. Regular film is more practical/quick/cheap if you want hard copies and I believe will remain so for amateur needs for at least 5 more years.
It's a cable, it works, what else do you want? If you want to be a sucker and pay $150 at Best Buy go right ahead if it makes you feel better.
The colour of the earbuds that were delivered to me is vastly different from what is being pictured. Though the sticker tag says that it is 'Rouge red' the actual colour name on the package itself said 'rocker red'. It is disappointing that such a mistake was made.
I bought this to protect my Nikon lens. It does the job and arrived scratch-free. It's easy to mount and unmount.
I bought these speakers after doing an extensive research on thousands of options for mi Ipod, and unfortunately ended up buying the worst! The "universal" adaptor is so universal that does not work with any kind of plug. The only way the speakers will work is if you use batteries. The sound is not good at all for the price I paid for them.I have the JBL Stage ones and are way far better for a good value.
I got it last night and have loved it since I opened the package! It worked right out of the box, no installation necessary on both my work (Windows 2000) and home computer (Windows XP). It has worked on every surface I have tried too. It even worked on my clear glass coffee table at home (although it skipped a little bit). I bought it for use with Battlefield 2 for the PC and am very happy with the purchase. Its pimp too!The charge on the batteries out of the box lasted about 4 hours but when I put a fully charged one in. I played games with it for 4 more hours and have used it for 3 hours at work and it still shows the battery at 80%!Love it!
I read several reviews for different SD cards and I had some concerns regarding this card and XP. I got this card to put in my digital camera and I did not even have to format it. The card works great and I have not lost a single picture. I have never come close to filling up the card. I can take over 1500 pictures on medium resolution. My batteries will run out before I run out of memory.The price was awesome.
I also received the " loading " led message and unit began non functioning after 3 months. It took a while to figure half the features out but I got it working and made approximately 50 dvds from dubbing or recording off a satellite hard disk. I called JVC customer support and they helped me get the unit going, but alas it is broken along with my multi-region JVC dvd unit as well.Cannot recommend JVC.....
The item worked just as advertized. I am now able to charge my Verizon Samsung 4G MiFi hotspot from my computer's USB port. Very well made. I would recommend to anyone who needs this type of device.
As I've noticed others saying, the cables I received are not the cables shown or described in the title. They are just generic cables. Beware.
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.
for those who love the amazing quality sound... this are the perfect headphones... off course, not reccommended fro MP3 with low Quality, but for wave and other formats, this will sound amazing. great product for those who wants the best.
They sent me a great set of headphones in great quality in a great amount of time. Good job!
I bought this product for my IPOD Nano because I wanted an arm band holder that featured cord management and didn't cost an arm-and-a-leg. So when I got it I went to put my IPOD in it and discovered that whoever had designed it must not actually own a nano because whoever did design it put the holes for the headphones in the wrong place. There are holes for the headphones both on top and bottom of the nano pocket, but in-order for it to work the nano has to be turned with the nano face facing in, making it impossible to actually operate the nano while it is installed. The unit is too tight to run the cord through the holes and then plug it in to the correct side. I thought about taking a knife to it to put the holes in the right spot, but ended up just using my old one. I should have returned it but it just wasn't expensive enough for the bother. If you want a good armband for your nano look elsewhere.
I have had this printer for a little over a year, and now the printing quality is not good at all. There are new cartridges in there, but the work it prints is not acceptable at all.
When I received this case the package stated that it was compatible with the SD1100 IS. However, it is a very tight fit, and then the magnetic clasp would not hold. Plus the case will definitely not close with the wrist strap attached to the camera. This renders it useless. I returned the item.
I love this case! It's very good for traveling because the sides are hard enough to protect the camera. Previously I used an altered sock to carry my camera. The only thing is when I used the sock cover the camera was undetectable in my pocket, and this new case stands out. I still think it's a great case though. It can also fit the 5G ipods! 30GB works and 60gb is snug!
Love this camera, it's affordable, takes great photos, its thin and small enough, with the biggest LCD screen!I am very happy with my purchase.
Just fits in the camera case with the camera. Even with hand problems, easy to attach and remove from the camera, and it is so cute it is just fun.
This product lasted for a little over a year before I started to notice malfunctions. The power button and other function buttons such as "Source" and "Volume + and -" stopped working soon afterwards. Despite the advertisement, it was actually unable to fit ipods and iphones snuggly without the purchase of (separate) docks. Very disappointing for the amount of money that was invested in this product. Warrantee only covered for one year. What a waste of $!
I bought this item on December 18th 2005. About one week ago (1/13/07) the monitor simply blacked out. It ran for one day of flickering madness and finally made a sound that only a welding torch should before expiring completely. While it worked the monitor was amazing. 2ms response time in video games eliminated all ghosting in even the most graphic and motion intensive First Person Shooters like Half-Life 2 and FarCry- it even ran Elder Scrolls: Oblivion like a charm. Sadly, $500 (In 2005) was much too expensive a price for a product that was fated to last only a year and then self-destruct. Although a downgrade from 19" to 17" I replaced the VX922 with the Samsung 731BF- 2ms response time and it costs less than $200. I also noticed that the Samsung 731BF gives off much less heat- it's only moderatley warm to the touch even after hours of use.Normally I do not comment on computer tech. because I find that many electronic gizmos have love/hate ratings. But this time I have to seriously warn anyone looking at this monitor- DO NOT BUY- perhaps I had a bad expirience of a monitor breaking before its time, but there is no need to throw money away- do some research and find another model. Good luck in all of your future monitor hunting!*Updated 1/24/07*Ok, there is a 3 year Limited (Very limited) warranty for this LCD screen. On the phone with the Viewsonic warranty department the rep. that I spoke with said they will only replace your broken unit with a new one for 90 days. After this period you can return the item for repair and if they can repair it they will. However, if the item cannot be repaired you are at the mercy of what they send you to replace it. I was told that replacements are usually other refurbished units and sometimes they aren't even the same model that you initially purchased. Needless to say I'm as dissatisfied as ever especially because I had to pay the $20 shipping fee as well. I will be getting some type of LCD back in the mail- in the meantime I stand by my previous post ---DO NOT BUY!
It's small, well built, good sound quality, easy to operate, and light weight. My biggest serious problem with it is that it has a serious channel drift problem: the program gets interrupted or weakened often when I walk or turn or move the radio from one pocket to another. This is a very serious problem for a portable radio. The other one is that the station dial is too imprecise. With the channel drift, I have to fiddle with the dial all the time to get back to my station, which is not easy to do with this particular dial... I ended up throw mines away. My wife uses it in her work place which is located at a high ground and she said the reception is great. So guess the drift problem is because of the weak signal. But still, for my use, it's not very helpful.
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.
CONVERT / TRANSFER HI8 OR 8MM TAPES TO DVD OR PC with this Great Camcorder!!! If you are looking for an EXCELLENT Camcorder which can also transfer all your old VHS & 8mm tapes via your computer to DVD's, this is it! One of the best on the market, with color LCD viewer/Nightshot/ Built in Light/ 460X Digital Zoom & so much more, you won't find a better Camcorder for the money!!!!
One of my best investments. I purchased this unit from Amazon several months ago and it has been great. The fullDischarge function (called "Condition") which is a special mode which rejuvenates and cycles batteries.It applies a special initial charge, discharge and recharge cycle which restores battery performance(requires up to 36 hours to complete when "Soft charge" and Condition" modes are selected but itreally brings dead batteries to life. Conditioning cycle can be used to rescue degraded batteries andexercise infrequently-used batteries and they recommend doing this once every ten normal charges forNiMH batteries to ensure performance. It has a default Rapid Charge Mode (1 hour) (which I never use)as well as a Soft Charging Mode that maximizes battery life and performance (recharging timeapproximately two hours). This is their recommended setting if recharging time is not critical.
Dear TomTomI really like your device, but I am driving a car on a road and not mailing a letter. I first noticed this when I took your GPS unit to California on a vacation. It did a wonderful job of getting me to where I wanted to go. As I was driving along all of a sudden I get the verbal instructions to "Turn right on Queen Mary (naw, I couldn't have heard it right)" than in a few moments it repeated itself again. ""Turn right on Queen Mary Doctor" Yep! Heard it right. The street was Queen Mary Drive. Dr for Drive not doctor.Then I started noticing other abbreviations pronounced wrong. Turn on 87th Suite (St) and you can tell the Suite from Street when it says it. One of the most funniest has been this one. Turn left towards Feet Leavenworth. (Ft=Fort). I now have fun to see if there are any others and kind of look forward to them.Cons: mine likes to turn on by itself. It will be off and all of a sudden just turn on without anyone touching it. Sometimes I get in the car and it is already on.Biggest con of all is not being able to delete out single destination points. It is an all or nothing deal. I have a slew of places I will never go to again and I have to scroll through them all to find the ones I do need.Replacement Map Cost: I would go out and buy a new one before paying a subscription that costs more than the unit for maps. I have one section of road that wasn't there that I travel on about once a year and the unit tries to get me to turn into oncoming traffic. Kind of funny because it shows me driving on nothing and you can see the road on the GPS for the oncoming lanes.Overall, yes I do recommend this unit. I caught it on sale at a very good price. But the next one I get will have lifetime maps.
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 read all the reviews and thought, "Well, the majority of them are positive, and I need more memory..." I was wrong. I have had this memory card for my Canon A1000 IS camera. Not a problem until today, less than 3 months after purchasing it. Took a few pictures and 10 minutes later, the "memory card error" message popped up. I thought it was the camera, but I put in a new memory card from a different company and it was fine. Thank goodness I had downloaded the majority of the pictures already. There are a few pictures on there I had taken earlier today that I will try and retrieve somehow.If you get this card, make sure you have the ability to download immediately. Otherwise, I wouldn't take the chance. Money down the drain...
I recently bought a HP 2133 mini notebook which does not have a cd/dvd player internally. I decided this was the best thting to purchase because it does not require external power, you only need to plug it into a USB outlet on the computer. It worked perfectly and I would highly recommend this compact unit.
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.
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.
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!
This is one of the best Monster ScreenClean i have purchase for my LCD & any flat screen.The best #1 for any flat screen.
I bought this battery after 3 of the cheaper (generic) batteries ran down after only a few pictures, one of those batteries swelled up and wouldn't come out of my camera. I'll not buy another generic battery for anything.
Excellent product. In the PSP itself, the memory stick shows little improvement in thumbnail loading, etc. However I am using the ProDuo in a PSP 1000, so that may be bottlenecking the cards performance. It comes with an adapter to a memory stick Duo (I believe), the predecessor to the ProDuo (has the same connections, but thicker and longer). Very useful for direct transfers (PC->ProDuo).Generally I see transfer rates of about 7MB/s max, about 3MB/s for short file transfers. I don't know if this is ordinary, but I expected the burst rates to be faster than the sustained...All-in-all, a great ProDuo, especially for installing games and homebrew applications. 4GB is enough room to put the games you think could benefit from decreased load times (think of the HDD->SSD transition on a computer - yeah it's that great). Of course, if you are planning on putting your entire UMD collection (even if compressed to .cso), you need a much larger ProDuo (most games range from 700-1300 MB in .iso uncompressed form - UMDs hold up to 1300MB)4GB is the best $$$/MB ratio right now. The 8GB is more than 2X as expensive, and the ratio increases exponentially from there (which is bad for your wallet).Great buy, performance and value!!!
It is a 12" driver. If you are faint of heart or live in an apartment, this sub is not for you. But if you concur with this statement that is attributed to Mr. Beethoven ... "Good music should be listened to loudly!" This sub is for you. Still, it's sensitive enough for Andrea Bocelli singing the Lord's Prayer and hard enough for Planet Rock.2/19/2013 - Update. Money well spent. I matched this with the Energy 5.1 Surround and I'm a very happy camper!
I love purple and this is really purple.The cord is good quality and I am happy, have gotten a few more since.
I've tried it over and over again but it couldn't work well on my comp. I tested on other computers, and it works fine, but beware if you own a Dell Dimension 2400 desktop PC. I've contacted customer support of both Dell and Kensington, and they both concluded that it might be the dongle, so I either bought a defective one, or Dimension 2400 and Kensington USB 2.0 Adapter just weren't meant to be together.
I bought this in a brick-and-mortar for about $70, and absolutely love it. I use it for gaming and just general computer-usage, and the back-lighting is a big help. You can switch it between blue, red, and purple, and can adjust the intensity of the light via a dial in the top right hand corner. The only real other feature is a master volume control, which is useful in-game, and has play/pause, skip, previous track, and stop buttons. It is much quieter, and has an overall nicer feel to it than a generic keyboard.It doesn't, however, come with a ton of random buttons to hot-key all your spells to; this is a plus for me, as I like the form-factor, but if you need something complex, this is not the best choice. This is just a regular old keyboard made a whole lot cooler. I think it looks a bit classier than most other gaming keyboards-- the silver outlay is nicer in person-- but that could just me.It has the nice, dense, weighty feel of quality electronics. I almost feel like deducting a star because using another keyboard feels like garbage-- not because this is so different, but because this is exactly the same, but indescribably better. Highly recommended. Buy it up, gamers!
I have had problems with this item since I bought it. I returned it to Iriver once and when it came back and didnt work correctly I contacted Globazar to get a refund and the never returned my email. I didnt use Amazons site to pay, I used my credit card so I cant get my money back now. I will never buy form Globazar again.
Have an outside cam system but wanted something inside that was hidden in case someone ever got in my home. This works. I have it hooked up to a mini DVR that will take a photo or video if there is movement. The Mini Pinhole is a color cam with nightvision in black/white. The camera actually takes some clear photos and videos. It was easy to conceal also.
This UV filter is excellent insurance against scratching your lens. The build quality is solid.
This is a great product. I have used it for over a year and do not have any problems at all. Whenever it starts acting oddly, I just replace the old with the new transmitter or the AA battery and viola- it works perfectly. My whole AV setup is two rooms away from my plasma TV. I highly recommend this product and have done so with friends and relatives who also love it.
We have long been fans of perked coffee and had used Farberware percolators for years, but after our first one died, we bought another one that died within one year. After that, we used a drip coffee maker for years, but we could never get around the problem of the coffee getting a burned flavor after sitting in the carafe for an hour or so. The Amazon reviews of the Presto percolator seemed encouraging, so we are giving it a try. So far (about 12 uses), so good. The coffee flavor has been great and we have been able to leave the pot plugged in for several hours without a burned-flavor problem. We've given it four stars for now only because we are uncertain whether the pot will last a long time.
it works great and was shipped quickly, I paid a penny for it so i really couldn't complain anyway.
About a year ago I was about to write a review on this product praising it because I was really impressed with mine. Before I did so I read other reviews that claim the dvd drive goes out. Becuase there were several of them I decided to wait on my review and see what happens to mine. Well what do you know? A year later, the day that Kill Bill Vol. 2 comes out, I get so excited and rush home to watch it; and the stupid dvd drive freezes up in the middle of the movie. I checked it with other dvds and so on ans so on. It is aparent that the drive is completely junked out. I can not praise a product that only lasts one year! Of course waranty is now long gone and I have to put more money down on a new unit. It will definatley not be this one! The remote is also a god awful piece of equipment. Yuck!
I've had mine for several years now, and use it not only for my Sirius radio, but also for my MP3 player, CD player and tape player. It's best on AC, the battery life is less than a day.
I bought this PC for the power and graphics capability as I need to do 3D graphics demonstrations in the field. It came with lots of gadgets as an entertainment portable PC. I parked most of the gadgets. They will not detract from the original purchase reason.
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.
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.
I'm not an audiophile but I wanted a great pair of headphones to use with my stereo and/or my computer. I tried the Sony VR600s, which, for the price were horrific. These were a step up in price but the sound is unbelievably satisfying. If you want great bass - you'll have it. If it's unbelievable highs - these are the headphones to get.The sound is extremely accurate - they pick up everything the musician meant the listener to hear. And I had to push them pretty hard to get distortion. They cover the whole spectrum of sound and I can't imagine anyone not being supremely pleased with this purchase. Go out and get a pair!
I wasn't sure of this brand and gambled but so far it's behaved well and was a realatively big saving. Performs just like the big boy brands which cost much more.
This well-made little preamp has enabled me to connect my turntable to my frequency equalizer, and the sound improvement in playing old vinyl albums is remarkable!I am using a 9 volt battery to power the preamp, and have no problem with ground loop hum or any other noise. The aluminum housing of this preamp is a nice touch, compared to cheaper materials. A set of RCA phono patch cords were included, and installation only took a couple of minutes.About the only thing I could wish for would be a LED power indicator light. Good work, TCC!
Mine is apparently DOA. There is no light coming from the little IR saucer at all. Ive tried various things but it just appears dead. I'm going to send back and see if replacement one works.
Bought one at BB and, at first, it worked well. But two weeks later I had to 'reset' the router meaning unplugging, reattaching wiring, and finally calling my IP for help since my Quickstart help couldn't help cause it couldn't connect to the internet. I learned alot about routers then including resetting this router. Since then its been a continuous battle of resetting retuning and finally rejecting this equipment. On the bright side it didn't cost all that much. I would steer clear of this unless your into frustration and futility.
i am just getting around to reviewing this. i have been using it for almost two years in a panasonic lumix lx-3 and it works just fine. absolutely no complaints. i even had a lil' water spill on it once and it still worked okay. would recommend.
Excellent purchase. I purchased this one for my Nikon D700. It works very nicely as a protector against dusts and rain.
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.
I`ll keep it short and sweet here: I have had MANY digital cameras(Constantly upgrading every year) and this is by far the best digital camera I have ever owned, it does everything flawlessly from pics to crystal clear videos. I get good comments from my friends all the time on the nice media this camera gets us, and the bright LCD screen shows them off perfectly. All in all, you can`t go wrong with this camera.
I was looking for a stereo receiver that was simple to use andcould power a decent pair of floor standing speakers (pair ofJBL Stadium dual 8's). This receiver was very easy to set up,reception is good, and the sound is great. I have yet to reachthe half way mark on the volume due to how loud it gets.Programing stations was easy, there are plenty of jacks toconnect additional componenets, and the receiver seems tohave been built with quality in mind. If you are looking for asimple set up to hear your cd's or to blast your favorite radiostation, this receiver fits the bill. If there was anything to wishfor, it's that the display not be so plain and a subwooferoutput would not have hurt. All in all this receiver is a greatdeal.
This is advertised for the escort but it works for the Bel V940 detector. Simple installation. Run the wires along the headliner, down the door to the fuse box. Find a circuit/fuse to wire to for the hot wire and connect the other wire, the ground, to a metal contact point on the vehicle. Plug in the connection at the the detector and there you have it,a detector with no connection to your cigarette lighter/accessory plug and no cord hanging in the middle of the vehicle. This also allows the detector to turn off when the vehicle is off and on only when the vehicle is on. (this last part depends of course on what circuit you wire the detector to at the fuse box)
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.
If first impressions are important, then this is a great computer. Besides the fact that everything is wireless and compact, it is great for picking up HDTV signals over-the-air from the local channels. Only time will tell on quality. I have bought Toshiba and Compaq in the past and both had major issues. Vista's o.k. but annoying as I'm sure it is to everyone else trying to find patches to make it work with past softwares. So far though, we love this computer and would recommend it to anyone willing to spend a couple extra bucks.
I have owned one for 4 months now and am very pleased with it. The reviewer that claims it can't take sharp photos is an idiot (he is no doubt the problem). I have seen 30x40 prints shot with this (by Will Crockett) and they were amazing. If you love Fuji film you will love the way this camera "sees". Fuji has tuned their software and electronics to record images with that fuji look. Sure the body is plastic but I'm more interested in the quality of images and the images are simply the best.10/04 I've now owned this camera over a year, I've had no problems and have am still very pleased. Battery set-up could be better,and will be in the up-coming S3, but the this camera is all about image quality and I still believe it's the best of the bunch.1/05 - Sold this camera last month. Image quality was great but needing two type of batteries, and highh energy consumption are a major pain. The CCD died on me, in the summer, while on a job, but was replaced by Fuji free of charge. I'm awaiting my d200's arrival. As happy as I am I'm glad to see it go.2/05 I have my D200 now and really love it. Higher battery consumption than my d70s but of course it also has a larger brighter monitor. check out the D200, it rocks!2/07 I love my D200 but still think the Fuji sensor results are closer to film and I look forward to the upcoming S5. The D200 body with a Fuji sensor, it should be a great combination
I've had this monitor now for over 2 1/2 years. It has an exceptionally clear picture, it's very attractive and trouble free.The stand that comes with it is verystable, and allows for up and down movement as well as front to back movement.Works very well as a gaming monitor because of it's fast response time.I purchased the speaker bar that mounts underneath, and it too works flawlessly with very good sound for a computer monitor.The USB ports on the side of the monitor are very convenient.I strongly recommend this monitor, although because they are so expensive new, I'd try and find a used one, or even one that has lost it's power as so many havecomplained about, get it fixed and enjoy it.
I replaced a Genius USB scanner that I couldn't find XP drivers for. I was scanning within minutes of installation. Very good quality, and fast. It's nice to find a quality scanner at such a reasonable price. I love the ability to make an "instant" copy without having to go through editing software. Worth more than the [dollars]it costs.
I ordered Primula Flowering Tea Set for my mother in law for Mother's Day. The original order was sent April the 29th. She did not get it on or before May 11th. I E mailed them and requested they check the order. I got a response that everything was fine. A week later she still had not recieved the gift. In frustration I made the order through Amazon.com and She got the gift less than a week later. I was very pleased and surprised. (although why i should be I'll never know. I have always been pleased With Amazon)The day that she got the tea set she immediatly brewed up a pot. She called me with a full hot mug of tea. She raved about it. How beautiful it was when the flower bloomed. How good the tea tasted and the tea pot itself. She loved it. I will probably order more of these for Christmas gifts this year. I know a lot of tea drinkers that will love them.P.S. I was not able to cancel the order from the original site but as of June 1st it had still not been sent. I Love Amazon.com.
This is one of the few players that does HD upscaling of DVDs for HDTV-ready TVs (and also LCD projectors) which work over HD component video inputs (HDCVI) but lack HDMI sockets.It works very well, plays MPEG4 (XVID / DIVX) movies as well.The downside? it doesn't show long filenames while browsing CD-R / DVD-R data disc contents. Also, MP3 playback and the file navigation interface could use some work.On the positive side, it features a "hard" power button, in other words, it's a switch in the back that cuts the power to the unit completely, that's unheard of in today's world of "always on" electronics. Not only it includes Composite video, S-VIDEO, HD COMPONENT VIDEO outs, but also a VGA OUT port!. The remote is really nicely sized (big) and its keys glow in the dark.
I use this with Dragon Naturally Speaking. This is my 2nd unit. The 1st started showing wear after 6 years. No deep bass for games. Get the 500 model instead.Works with Mac and Windows. I am told it works with Linux as well.The down side is the long cord can get tangled. The mike wind screen falls off with almost no effort.And the sound quality of the mike is great. Being USB based, the mike input isn't reduced by the electrical storm inside the PC case, which messes with the best sound cards on mike input. Most high end sound cards focus on output, not input.IF you need high quality audio input, AND you want a traveling headset, look no further.One more little down side. They have made some internal changes, so Windows thinks my OLD DSP-400 is different than my NEW DSP-400. I solved that by putting the old one on the Mac and leaving it there (after using silicon glue to keep it together).At the price, just get a 2nd if you are going to travel with the headset. They take a solid beating (for a while). I have not been able to beat the DSP-400 no matter how much I have looked and tried other units.Tcat
Very pleased with this Acoustic Research cable. It works just as well as some of those overpriced brands(monster).I have both and can not tell the difference.
I should have read the reviews before I got this.. I exchanged my Xmas gift for this one, and it has already stopped working; only after 6 weeks. I used to love this product, but the Rio Forge 256 has recenlty disappointed me along with their customer "support"As an daily runner, I thought this "rugged design" would last... I haven't even dropped this... but it stopped working. I am completely outraged at a company which would put out an expensive product knowing it will stop working. I am in the process of trying to return it... however, I applied for a mail in rebate; so I have no UPC code. Maybe the BBB can help me out.angry in NJ...
I got this card for my new canon hf100 HD camcorder. I got about 4.5 hours of full HD video on the card.Moved the video in the evening onto a spare HD, popped it back in, no problems.I was a little worried - I had some issues with PNY graphics cards in the past, but this product worked without a problem. I was also worried because it was class 4 SDHC, which was lowest speed recommended for my camera, but all the video turned out great.
This card works great with my Kodak EasyShare Z812IS. I have not had any problems with this card. And you just can't beat the price. Also according to the paperwork I received with the card, it comes with a lifetime warranty.From the Transcend website:Effective January 1st 2006 the following Transcend products are covered by this warranty for life, SD series, MMC series, CF series (except Industrial CF cards) memory cards and JetFlash series USB flash drives (except JetFlash 210).
The Logitech Harmony 1000 totally fails. (1) It is incredibly hard to set up. The Logitech computer software is clunky and simple-minded, the Logitech "expert" server is buggy and ill-informed. For just three items (a new Samsung LCD TV, a new Yamaha receiver/amp/speakers, and a new Oppo DVD player) it took me several days of experimentation and programming (and I've been a professional computer programmer for years). A simple task such as "Play a DVD"--turn on all three devices, play DVD through Yamaha to the TV screen--could never be set up successfully. (2) It is infuriatingly hard to use. Even when programmed correctly, it is perpetually making mistakes which take many steps to correct. Worse, it offers very limited control of devices--so you have to get your original device remotes out all the time to handle specialized functions. (3) It is very hard to get help. Logitech's service is very poor, which is understandable since they would be inundated by customers with problems using such a poor product. (4) It is always out of date. The Logitech "database" which is supposed to have instructions for all devices is very spotty, and full of errors. New devices are not there yet, so perhaps you can find an older model and try to adapt it. Older devices get confused with newer model numbers, so that instructions for older devices are lost. (My Yamaha Y-4000, $1800 "digital sound projector", seems to have been displaced in their database by a Yamaha iPod dock!) Everything about this product is badly designed to produce maximum confusion. There are other minor problems, such as that the remote fits badly on its recharging dock, and if it is slightly displaced so it doesn't recharge, it totally dies. When my unit suddenly became completely inoperable (like a brick) just 13 months after buying from Amazon, I logged onto Logitech's website to find out that I would have to pay for a service contract to get any support at all. The unbelieveably high price for the Harmony 1000 just makes it even clearer that this is one product no one should buy. The product CONCEPT is a good one--who wouldn't want a single remote to control a complex media system?--but the Logitech product is unable to come close to delivering. (Amazon reviews of the very-similar successor Logitech Harmony 1100 remote suggest that it still has pretty much the same problems.)
An amazing bag! Highly recommended. Fits a dslr with 50mm attached and a 24-70 nicely. Big enough for a day of shooting and small enough so it won't hold you down. Quality made product.
This tripod is small enough to carry everywhere and is stable enough for taking group photos, panoramas. Easily attaches using screw thumb wheel, and could be used as a mono pod in a pinch.Beats sitting on books etc. to capture that perfect shot with you in it. Can be used vertically or horizontally. Legs extend to about 7 inches when open to bottom mount.
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!!
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 a wonderful "consumer" piece of sound equipment for your home theater and it is phenomenal at that. If you're in a band and need an industrial subwoofer for your concerts, forget this product (try something like these:Peavey PV 118 300W Powered 18 Inch Subwooferor aMackie HD1801 18-inch Powered Subwoofer) --- as this Polk is out of your league and not what this product is intended for. Also, if you've just spent $5,000 on an Pioneer ICE amp, this product is probably not for you either: you're too discriminating or just have money to blow and you'll probably wind up with something in a different league.If on the other hand, you have an amp like a Pioneer VSX-1120, and a 55" to 60" TV with in-wall speakers, this subwoofer is right up your alley. It looks good in a living room and just fits with the decor. Also you get great subwoofer performance. And definitely if you don't have a subwoofer with your in-wall sound system, you're probably missing something. I know I was. I was missing this PSW505. Adding the subwoofer entirely transformed my listening experience and mind you I have 7 in-wall high powered surround loudspeakers wiht 8" woofers but there was a "fullness" missing from the music. This subwoofer did the trick on my reasonably sized family room.Here are some answers to questions I had:So what does long-throw mean? It means that the subwoofer cone moves a lot to reproduce the sounds. This is good but requires a big amp, which this thing has 300watts of continous and 460 peak (WOW!).It has speaker outputs (screw post) for speaker pass throughIt has has RCA inputs with a crossover turn knob.It has an LFE in (some people hate and some people love). For me not being a huge audiophile, the LFE is great because my AMP has an LFE out.It has an on/off/standby switch. In standby the unit powers on by itself when you system does and goes to sleep when not in use. Great feature.At the moment this product is very hard to find right now and is going for near $500. This is the old model and the new models from Polk don't appear to have as much power so this is a high demand product right now. If you can find it, get it. You will not be dissappointed. It will shake your floors and I only have it at 50%.
Prints well, when all the heads are clean, however, and it will burn through vast amounts of ink to clean. If you haven&#8217;t smashed your 820 out of frustration yet, buy compatible ink off the Internet, not brand ink. It is just as good and a fraction of the price. You&#8217;ll also sleep better knowing Epson&#8217;s not sticking it to you a second time!
I got the pink iPod mini about 2 months ago and it has been excellent since then. The click wheel function is so easy to use and iTunes is really easy. I would defintely recommend this to anyone wanting an easy to use MP3 player.
"I recently received myGalileo FS120DX 1000 x 120mm Newtonian Reflector Telescopeas a gift. As a beginner it looked like more than I could handle. But once I removed the parts from the shipping carton and reviewed the instructions, I found it was actually easy to set up and use.The tripod was already assembled and was very easy to set up. Also, the telescope was already situated in the mount and all I had to do was set it on top of the tripod and screw the cap back on. The balance rods took a little bit of patience to screw into the mount, but they certainly were no real problem.It is my understanding that a mount such as this one, an Altitude / Azimuth mount, was easier for a beginner to use than a more sophisticated mount that can track an object as it moves. Being able to move the scope left and right and up and down requires no initial experience. I will however, plan to move up to the other equatorial mount once I get a bit more experienced. I will say it took me a little time to get used to how the mount worked, but it was very easy to understand. I just had to get used to what to expect from each eyepiece and accessory.I could not believe how large the telescope actually was. It is my understanding that the bigger the mirror is, the better the image will appear. Once I found Saturn, I was hooked. I will say however, it was not what I thought I would see. Unlike the pictures I have seen all my life, it was quite small, but very crisp and clear. I saw the rings and the space between the rings. But it was really out there and I did it! The horizontal tracking knob made it easy to follow Saturn with only small turns. It was also necessary to adjust the elevation of telescope as well.The Galileo Planetarium that came with the telescope helped me locate where Saturn was over my house. I would have had no idea where to look if I did not have this cd. Again, the cd took a little time to get used to, but after that it was easy.I also found the red dot finder made it possible for me to use objects in the sky as reference points for finding Saturn. I did have to visit the Galileo web site to watch the video about how to set the red dot on the same object as the telescope. Here again, it was not that difficult, it just took a little patience.Also while visiting the web site, I found I could upgrade my scope to an equatorial mount and wide angle eyepieces if I wanted. I am not sure I will go that far, but it is nice to know I will not have to buy another telescope in order to get the new mount.I am very pleased with the sights the telescope offered. I never thought I would be able to find Saturn myself. It did take a little patience to get over the intimidation that came from never owning a telescope before, but once I got over it, it was exciting. The telescope was quite large, but not all that difficult to use and understand."
Within weeks of purchasing my Antec, the cord leading from the usb port to the plug had separated. It's loud - REALLY loud - although ONLY when my laptop is on it. Take the laptop off, and it's quiet as a mouse.Even on high, it doesn't keep my laptop from overheating occasionally.It's so loud that I have to unplug it when my child is sleeping in the same room. That's the biggest complaint I have with it, and while I'm shopping for a new - NON antec cooling pad :(
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...
Works perfectly. I bought it for my LG FUSIC phone (Sprint network). 1gb was the max the phone accepts and this card was perfect; great price, and good brandname. Seems slower then a standard SD card but that is likely the form factor and not the card itself. Came with a standard SD adapter also. Now if only they made our hands smaller so something this tiny was easier to hold! This was about half the price they were selling it for in the stores around me (Central Florida).
Not much to say. It works, i have had no problems with it. My system is very fast now.
I bought this warranty in 2006 for my (at the time) $350 ipod that I bought on Amazon as well. In 2008 the ipod was on the fritz and would only play out of one channel (so if I was listening on headphones or in the car, the sound came out of only one speaker). I called N.E.W. to see about getting it repaired. I was told they would send me a pre-paid mailing label so that I could send it back to them for repair. Also, they offered to email the label to me but I did not have a printer. The label never arrived via US mail. I called them again and they said they'd look into it, but again never received it. Finally, after forgetting about all of this, I called them months later and had them re-send the label. This time it got to me quickly, I sent the ipod in with a description of the problem. Less than 2 weeks later, I had a new 120GB next-generation video ipod (mine was at least one or two generations older 60GB video ipod) in the mail. It works great.I've seen a lot of negative reviews here and all I can do is speak from my personal experience. Maybe if I had a printer I could've just printed out the label and avoided the hassle, but if you're someone that just follows up on the phone with them you'd probably be ok buying this. The alternative for me would've been spending several hundred dollars to get a new ipod so it was worth it for me to get this warranty.
Beware the false advertising.Do not order this product from Margin Mart through Amazon Prime Fulfillment. I was very disappointed in the fact that the cable I received was not a Belkin cable. It was a generic cable in a clear plastic bag with a laser printed label on the outside indicating the description at the top of the page. Considering that I paid less than $6.00 and had this shipped free via prime, it would cost me more to deal with the return than just move on. So I have moved on.
This weather radio was easy to set up. It's also easy to operate and customizable to your preferences. It has many useful functions and few that are extraneous. I'd say it's one of the best on the market for the money.
These are horrible. So sorry I bought them. The image is clear enough but gets greyer as power goes up. I don't believe you would need more than 10-15 power ever!! The problem is on 10 power the circle of vision is small and you can almost focus with both eyes but as the power goes up the eye separation of the two images gets wider and wider so its impossible to see a single image. WOW??? Save your money.
I replaced my Bose Cube system with the TSS-1200 system. The upper and lower dynamics are tremendous in comparison to the V30 cubes. The mounting brackets (both flat and ball mount versions), speaker wire and subwoofer cable are included in the box so your only other purchase might be some stands if you don't wish to hang your speakers. Those run $199 for a pair of them BTW.My only con would be that it is a 5.1 system without an easy way to upgrade to a 7.1 (or more) system without purchasing another full set.As stated, the bass response is awesome and the twin 3 1/2" MMD's provide crisp sound. These completely outclass the TSS-800 and TSS-500 systems hands down!If you desire tower speaker sound but have a female in your life that refuses those big boxes in the living room, the TSS-1200 is your solution!
I have so much equipment, I start thinking in terms of "if my stuff was stolen, would I re-purchase this item", and my answer is definitely yes. This is a must have item, whether you are shooting with or without an assistant. This is so much easier to hold and direct than a circle reflector. Plus, its flexible enough to mount on a lightstand and it will bend over when the wind blows instead of tipping over. No more broken umbrellas. The flash bracket attachment for this is a must have too.
There are better choices. It is not ergonomic, and can fatigue wrist. I have a mouse pad in the design of an oriental carpet. The laser has a very difficult time "reading" it. Therefore, the cursor frequently lags the mouse, and is very slow to catch up. It does not have that problem on the top of my desk, only on the pad. Also, the cursor does not respond real quickly to small mouse movements. I must make large mouse movements for the cursor to respond. The battery does seem to last as advertised. The time between recharges is pretty close to what is stated. The "back" button is too small and not well placed, and I use that button a lot. I'm already looking for another mouse to replace it.
This cartridge was a waste of money. By the genuine ink, the fake stuff does not work!
Haven't used it much, has performed well for what I've used it for. Learned usage from instructions. Seems to be an excellent product.
I've had this cd player for 3 years now and it still works fine, you CANNOT get it to skip. This player was worth the few extra bucks because I doubt any other player would of lasted this long with all the use and abuse.
Just an FYI for Mac users, this unit works just fine with Macs even though it does not specifically list support. I got it for the DVD-RAM capability and Mac OS X (10.4.x) supports that feature natively, so no problems there. I also removed it from the case and installed it in my G5 Tower to replace the stock drive. To be clear, I did not need to remove it, it works as is off the USB 2.0 port, I just wanted less cable clutter. Anyway, works just fine as an internal drive, although I haven't checked booting yet. The stock drive was a Pioneer also, so that may be one reason for good native support.From what I understand DVD-RAM is one of the few truly archival mediums and this is one of the few Mac compatible (although not officially) DVD drives with DVD-RAM read/write support built in.
I use this software with my Garmin Summit GPS receiver. The combination is awesome. I no longer get lost on hikes. Definately, recommended.
Timely delivery, good price but I haven't had a chance to see just how much more picture taking ability it will allow me.
New to us, this tool did what we expected - add functions to the K10D, extended battery usage, place for a remote control. Great!
KODAK COULD ONLY IMPROVE THIS CAMERA IF IT CAME WITH A HIGHER MEGAPIXEL. THIS CAMERA ROCKS! WHEN I TAKE IT TO A PARTY, GUESTS LINE UP FOR 'THEIR TURN'; EVERYONE WANTS TO TAKE HOME A PICTURE THAT THEY WATCH COME OUT OF THE PRINTER DOCK 6000. THE EASE AND QUALITY RAISE EYEBROWS FROM EVEN THE MOST CRITICAL EYE! I TAUGHT DARK ROOM TECHNIQUE ON THE COLLEGE LEVEL, AND HAVE DONE PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT WORK WITH LARGE FORMAT CAMERA'S; I AM NONE-THE-LESS IMPRESSED WITH THE KODAK DX6490...CHECK OUT THE LENS; IT IS A FIRST RATE SCHNEIDER. KODAK GETS MY BOW!
I bought this as a present for my wife but its VERY staticy and singnal is not strong. Our problem is that we live in Dallas and theer is no spot on the radio that doesnt have some type fo signal coming though. Also, the dial on the transmitter doesnt go low enough (stops at 89.9 I think) to get any totally dead air. I wouldnt recommend this.
I have owned many HP printers for years. I've never had a problem with any of them until this one. My formatter board failed just outside the warranty. HP doesn't stand behind this product and says you can have it serviced at your cost. All that you have to do is google search for formatter board problems with HP P2015 printers and see what you get. I told the tech support guy that I'd take my chances on baking the formatter board in the oven as recommended on the internet. What do I have to lose? HP knows of the problem with this product and they fail to stand behind it. This will probably be my last HP printer purchase. I would definitely stay clear of this model.
The Hub can not support the connection with the computer and the self power at the same time, the power transform become very hot in seconds, I lost my money.
These are original APC batteries. I install in my Back UPS RS1200 and worked perfectly.I wish it included the "recycle" shipping label so I wouldn't have to take old battery to a recycle enter.Overall - 5 stars ! Perfect.
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.
We ordered the unit direct from pioneer. They forgot to send item. We called and they shipped unit??? Didn't show. Called and they sent one. Oh, it didn't work. Called pioneer... No refunds! We were told to return product for exchange.We were worried at this point.Managed to contact Shelly Williams, Sr Parts Order Correspondent with pioneer at 1-800-421-1605. After being insulted, finally get Pioneer to agree they would refund our money with the condition product didn't work.We had little luck with Pioneer so far and the unit won't even open the CD tray from moment one. We felt it in our best interest to contact the &quot;Authorized Service Center&quot; to verify failure.The Service Center (also Pioneer dealer) found FOUR major and fatal flaws! Ever their own unit has a similar problem.Now months after order, over three weeks after service center has been unable to receive a response from Pioneer. They asked us to try contacting Pioneer.We finally get to Margaret 1-800-421-1640 x2285. She says she will work with service center personally to resolve problem.Problem to big, costly or difficult to repair. Margaret calls me and now wants to have us pick-up unit from Service Center, pay shipping to return unit to Pioneer and they will refund money minus shipping and I am not sure about a restocking fee.At this point I ask if they can produce a unit to my physical care, that will actually work. She said it would be easier to return our money(what will be left after multiple shipping charges, 120 miles of travel for two trips to the sercvice center, and not clear on a re-stocking charge).Contact to public relations promissed to have the head of the service deartment contact us. No contact!Still not useable, then or now. Now the kicker. A part of our work function, is to provide quality, big name, live entertainment to the masses of our visitors while helping our customers loose a load, not pick up yet another load.A friendly thought for Pioneer. Is Pioneer the unit for you? If the can't or won't take care of us, or attempt a timely return to their Service Centers... you decide... you may have better luck!
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.
When i first bought this player, i thought it was pretty good. I already knew it wasn't the best i'd had, but all my cd players break eventually...within a couple years or so. This one however, was by far the quickest one to break. The volume buttons were always a bit funky, they eventually started sticking, and the volume only went up to 15 anyway. Now 15 doesn't sound bad, but on here, 15 can barely be heard. The radio volume was much louder for some reason, I wish the cd volume was so that i could have enjoyed this for the time it worked. Another thing is that the cds skipped A LOT! I've never seen a cd player that skipped worse than this. My cds are all in good condition and there were at least 10 skips in every song. I do have a couple cds that are old and scratched a bit, and they wouldn't play at all in this player!!! Eventually one day, about 3 months after i bought the player, the cd player quit working. I still have the player today, and the radio does still work, but if you put in a cd it doesn't read it at all. I know that all cd players have problems, and the one i bought to replace this one this winter is already starting to malfunction as well, but please do yourself a favor and do not buy this cd player.
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.
The signal recieved by my stereo reciever (25' away) and portable radios (5-15' away) has too much interference to make it a worthwhile product. To top it off the software that came with the product did not work and I had to download new software from the Griffin site. Further when I contacted J and R Electronics (the third party seller) and they would not offer a refund and said I had to go through Griffin despite that this product does not perform as advertized. Check twice before buying something through J and R Electronics.
I bought this TV shortly before Christmas 2006 and it failed 2 months later. It's been 6 weeks and we cannot get a straight answer from Samsung. They no longer make this TV, so they can't give us a new or refurbished one. They say the will give us a refund, but in several more weeks. No one on the phone ever knows anything and has no authority to speed up the process. We've been lied to, we've been told someone will CALL US, but no one ever does, we've been given the run around over and over again. It will probably be 3 months before anything happens (from the time we first called them). I don't know if I just got a bad unit or what, but regardless, their service is lousy and I suspect this design is a bad one that gives them lots of problems. I would not buy this model again.
The first thing you do when you but the router is upgrade the firmware, without it the router requires a restart fairly often, but once you do that it can go about 2 weeks without a reset. Overall this is a very good router.
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.
Inexpensive. Fits perfectly with the stock wiring harness. Quality product. Happy with the Metra harness but not the Metra dash kit.
I own 3 other Plantronics headsets and each of them is great. This model is an inferior product that should not bear the Plantronics name. You would expect a wired headset to be clear and loud. This on is neither. Ironically my other Plantronics units are all wireless and work wonderfully. Look beyond this unfortunate model.
I have had vey good luck with Iomega products in the past, but this unit does not work as advertised. Admittedly one can burn DVD's from files already present on your HD, but the built-in video capture card does not work. I have tried it with two VCR's and it simply won't capture the video out signal. It may be a software glitch, but I'm not about to spend more $ on a separate viedo capture card and aditional software to make this burner work, If your primarily interested in transferring VCR tape to DVD, buy a stand alone unit- I did and and it works flawlessly.
Recently I decided I &quot;needed&quot; (yeah, right, heheh) a PDA with a color screen. I liked the Prism but got talked into the Palm M505, against my better judgement.I tried the 505 for 3 days and found the screen to be unacceptable, even with the backlight on all the time. My partner, who has an older Palm V, couldn't even tell the screen was in color.So I took it back and exchanged it for the Visor Prism, which I love. Best screen in the Palm OS world. We're an all-Mac house, so I have to use Palm OS.I would give the Prism a 10 if it lost a quarter inch or so off its thickness, but what the heck--as I discovered the hard way, function is better than form.
Do not buy unless you want to play "thieves and safes". I took about an hour to unlock my laptop and I arrived late to an important meeting.
I have used this product for 3 weeks now to take pictures of hybrid flowers I and my wife collect. Under the sun, it provides great contrast. It fits well on my Nikon 18-200mm lens.
I checked the manual of my HDR HCR and it said the camera was compatible worldwide
I received one of those purchase via mail catalogs in the mail one day. It had the Presto Percolator advertised for almost double the price at Amazon. I almost bought the expensive one..thought, no, I have always found products significantly lower in price at Amazon, will try them.Sure enough, the Presto Percolator was there. I didn't know those were even made anymore..I hate regular coffee makers..they are so much trouble and you just never get a good cup of coffee from them...so I was so happy to receive this one. I can make the coffee as strong as I like,I use Columbian in there and Wow! Will get you started in the morning.I make about 10 cups, then take the basket out as soon as it drips through, keep plugged up and can drink good coffee all day without it deteriorating along the way.I highly recommend this Presto Percolator
This scanner is more than enough for the money it costs. It works fine with XP and has a good picture quality scanning documents or photos.
Works great and is lightweight. My only beef is that it gets a little top heavy if you extend it to its full height.
I bought the rio forge over a year ago for motorcycle riding when my hard drive 5GB model trashed the hard drive. I wanted flash memory, and an expandable slot for at least an extra GB of memory, and mp3/wma file playing capability.I use it riding notorcycles offroad, desert, major dust, hard knocks and a tough life clipped to my jacket pocket with the belt clip.Controls are a bit small but can be used even with gloves on when it's where I can't see it. Kind of important when riding.The only real issue is the battery cover came off somewhere in the Texas desert aroud the mexican border, riding in heavy dust gets it ffiled with so much dust without the cover that it dusts up the inside glass so I can't read the display. So far just taking it apart and blowing it out has been fine. Still works like champ.I do have to hold down the center control button while starting it now and then if doesn't want to recognize the expansion card, that's the method for resetting the unit, making it reinitialize from scratch, works every time.Good sound (I use custome molded ear buds), and the 1GB SD card I use makes for around 270 songs which gets me through a 2-3 day adventure ride.So far it's the only thing I've found that works for me, and has been through thousands of miles of rough offroad in Wyoming, Colorado over 13k foot jeep trail mountin passes, Texas, Carolinas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico and elsewhere as well as thousands of miles of touring on a street bike clipped to my jacket.Just came by here to see if I can still buy another one before they are discontinued so when mine finally does get trashed I'll have another one.
good card, cheap and always has worked well no matter what device I pop it into.
So, I will keep it really simple. It took a long time to reach me (probably from because it is just not "Made in China" its also "Shipped from China").. then when I plugged I can only hear one side of my headphone speaker.I would suggest you not to waste your time and even a penny on this POS. As per the positive reviews I think either they are fake or those customers are lucky to have received a good working piece.
Not having enough time to enjoy this product. After researching MP3 players and their relative high cost and definite small memory capacity, I was intrigued by the MP3 CD player concept. I wanted two main uses out my player and they both were to use while traveling.#1 - My wife has always said that I was going to get in car wreck due to changing CD's (I don't have a CD player in my truck so I use a portable).#2 - I'm an avid bicyclist that loves to punish nyself riding 200-mile bike rides in one day. Often while riding by myself on a desolate in the middle of nowhere or slugging up a steep mountain road, music is a welcome source of inspiration.I needed a unit that would not skip and sounded great. Also, I wanted a unit that would display song information and sound great. Also, if possible, relative short space between songs with a good shuffling function.Not asking too much I think.After alot of research (and at first purchasing the Phillips eXpansion unit), I decided to try the Rio Volt. The Phillips had a reputation of long pauses between songs and not much song info (if any). The Rio consistantly got high reviews. I tried it, cancelled my Phillips order (OK, not fair to the Phillips) and boy was I pleased.I did get songs that kept repeating themselves and thought it was the Rio but found it was a software glitch that occured while ripping the CD's to MP3 files. The way I found this (I use MusicMatch 6.0 most the time) was the song legnth. For example, a song that normally was 3 minutes long displayed on the MusicMatch player 12 minutes. On MusicMatch the song would just end. On the Rio, the song after playing would finish and then jump back to the middle of the track and keep doing this 3 or 4 times. The solution was to go back a re-rip the CD on Music Match. I found that I had used Sonic Siren 1.5 before MusicMatch and there was a software bug in Siren's earlier products.Bottom line. My Rio does NOT skip, sounds great, and provides me with a 150 song source with one CD. I've had batteries wear out before finishing a CD.I love my Rio!
I bought this bag for a canon powershot a530 but it was too small. The good news was that it fit my microtrack digital recorder perfectly. For $5.99 it was great deal.
I got a good deal on this, its not super fast, but its not slow either. It gets the job done. I converted it to an external drive for use with my Franken-netbook in my garage and I have used to for many installs. It works great.
This is a nice product for charging any of your electronics on the go as long as your cord has a USB plug on one end.
No problems with this card. Delighted to be able to take more than 18 pictures!
The Hot Link Pro worked as advertised or better. It was very easy to setup and worked with the Harmony one remote control.
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.
The mount and enclosed hardware works well. THere is a slight design flaw, the actual mout is set away from the wall by two standoffs. This means that the mounting holes do not sit flush to the wall and overtightening will cause the plastic to crack.
THe Toshiba e310 Pocket PC is great! I used to own a Palm IIIx, but found the Palm OS VERY HARD to get down. That stupid graffiti input stuff was horrible. With the Pocket PC, I can simply write what I want on the screen in my own handwriting, and it types it out for me! GREAT!The Toshiba is great because of the many features it has. First, you have the LOW PRICE! The only difference between this guy and the other PDA's out there (with the exeption of a little more speed and bigger storage), which you can buy another memory stick cheaper than buying the next model up that has one included, all they have is a wireless modem! What they don't tell you is that you have to pay for the service, and then it is still not truly internet!BUY THE TOSHIBA e310, you will be happy that you did! I know I am!
The product was exactly as pictured, and I am VERY pleased with the construction and price. I am THRILLED that I can use the same cord for different components - this saves on storage space!This is a WONDERFUL product at a fantastic price! I highly recommend it to any iPod owner!NOTE: as of 11/30/08 the car charger attachment does NOT seem to charge my iPod. I haven't done anything to it to make it not work, it just won't work anymore. Since I am way past the warranty I guess I need to buy a new one. Not a problem since it is so inexpensive.
I got this card for free from Amazon along with my canon A630. I wanted a 4 GB card, so I gave this one to my brother who has an SD700. I think he's enjoying it, because he's taking beautiful pictures!
This cheap piece of plastic broke within 2 months of me owning it!! Buyer beware!!
Very high quality filter for use with more sensitive digital cameras. Product exceeded my expectations and the results on my pictures is not adversely impacted by this filter.
I'm very happy with my Nuvi. I bought it to replace a very old NavMan loaded into my Compaq IPaq. Turn by turn directions with voice is very helpful, and bright color display is excellent. It oaccasionally takes a while to find the satellites, therefore I'm only going with 4 stars - otherwise it would be 5!
I got this camera from [store] and had to return it for reasons explained below.Pros: Incredibly small for a 3CCD, it almost fits in your pocket. Excellent color reproduction. Great price. Long life on the battery included.Cons: There is only one problem with this model but it is a huge defect and basically a deal breaker, the image stabilizer does not work at all. In fact Panasonic should delete that feature from their specs because it is totally misleading. A tiny sized camera requires a better stabilizer. Oh, I know what you are thinking: "I have a rock steady hand...perhaps I can handle this camera" but think again, I am a professional cameraman with very steady hands and this camera is useless w/o a tripod. You absolutely can not walk while videotaping (as I often do while traveling). Hand held zooming is shaky and unusable. Videotaping handheld even using the wideangle will always render too many blurred scenes which you will have to edit painstakingly later. The only place this camera would work is inside a Studio and using a professional tripod. The good news is that the sister model, the 3CCD Panasonic PV-DV953, has an "optical stabilizer" which is supposed to be better but it will cost you twice as much! Still at $$$$ it is still a decent price if you compare it with the older 3CCD camcorders ($$$$ and up). Best advice I can give you is to wait until the unit price drops and to try it before you buy it. Bring a blank DV tape to your favorite store and test everything, including the stabilizer. (Oh, yes, and don't bother reading Consumer Reviews that bestow all 5 stars to any product here, you might as well read an ad from the manufacturer, it will be more accurate and just as bias) :-)
I just received the iLUV and think it is great. It was pretty much plug'Nplay, and would recommend it to anyone who would love to share their tunes. We have the iPod Classic, so it simply slipped into the cradel, then we chose the book we downloaded from the library and listened to a little Louis L'Amour for a couple hours. Great give idea.
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
This is a good product - it seams sturdy and it works well in the lock slot on my laptop. I was a little shocked at how much these cable locks cost, so that's the only drawback - but it works well for me.
Just fyi, this price is not a good deal. Samy's Camera and Simon's Camera have the regular retail price as $355 for the same lens. So even though Amazon says you are saving over a hundred dollars...that is based on an old retail price. The lens value has gone down. As of May 2009
If you tend to keep alot of your music on your pc hard drive (and maybe even if you don't), this is the item for you. The sound from the unit is crystal clear, there is minimal access time per song, and you can keep THOUSANDS of songs on the unit. It is easier to install than a cd changer as it is smaller than most changers, and works with most kenwood headunits that accept cd changers. I love mine, and would get another in a heartbeat if I purchased a new vehicle.
This a valuable addition to my camera.A backup that is important, particularly on longoutings or sporting events.Works perfectly.
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....
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..
Just installed this product today. About 20-30 minutes after opening the box, I'm connected to the Internet. A couple of notes about the install:-The buttons on the autorun installation menu didn't work for me. I had to navigate to my CD drive and find the setup file to start the installation-The drivers are bundled up with a (useless?) D-Link connection manager and there is no easy way to install (or uninstall) one without the other...On the plus side, I get a pretty good signal 25ft away through a wall, so it does the job it's supposed to.
This Maha charger is the best I've ever owned. I've had two of them for about five years now, working flawlessly. I read in some other reviews that this charger has burned out. No such problem has ever occurred with these or a few other Maha chargers I've had even before this model. I also own the similar but larger model that charges up to D size batteries,Maha Powerex MH-C808M 8 Cell Multi-Charger for AA/AAA/C/D. No problems with that either, though I use it only for C and D cells. For travel I use the smallerMaha PowerEx MH-C204W 1-Hour Worldwide Travel Conditioning Charger, and my daughter has one of her own to keep her camera powered up. These MH-C204W chargers also work perfectly, and no voltage converter is needed for foreign travel, just the appropriate plug adapter.What can I say? I depend on Maha chargers and they've never let me down.
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.
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I love the looks of this speaker system... but then the fun ends. The audio-in cord is about 8 inches long, which doesn't give you much placement option; the unit is freestanding only, and I had to keep grabbing it while traveling to keep it near the computer; and worse of all, any volume greater than my original pc speakers caused severe distortion... like the speakers were busted already. I listen to a lot of talk, as well as music, which fared no better. I cringed at the sound from these speakers for about 6 hours on a road trip before promptly returning them for a refund.
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.
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!
I bought this mp3 player because it was on sale for a great price. Now I know why it was so cheap. The sound quality was horrible. In order to hear with the headphones, I had to turn the volume to the max. What's worse was when the player was hooked to my car stereo: even when both the player and the stereo were turned up all the way, I still couldn't hear very well. In addition to the poor sound quality, the buttons were not very responsive, as I would have to push them 3 or 4 times before anything would happen. To top it all off, two weeks after my purchase, the player stopped working all together (would power off as soon as it was turned on). So I bought the Sansa Clip Micro Player--much much better all around!
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 bought this product before venturing on a 9 hour road trip with my 16 month old daughter. She LOVED it and so did I. It was easily set up (with the carrying case - extra) around the back of the passenger seat and plugged in easily to the car adapter. My daughter watched her dvd's and we both enjoyed the trip. The dvd's never skipped and the sound was great to me, I had it turned all the way up and I could hear the show while driving down the interstate. It was easy to navigate the menu too. I was very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone.
Great product, I always use microsoft keyboard and mouse, dont hurt my body, I can work for many hours and dont fill nothing at all, I recomend this products...
I normally keep one of these around for emergencies. I use these in a pinch a NIC on one of our POS's goes bad or starts acting up.
Work Great for my wife. She loves the way if fits on her foot.
I bought this pair of earphones for a recently purchased Samsung Yp-P2 mp3 player with built-in bluetooth. I was not sure if these would work because of the ipod adapter, but they were very easy to set up with the p2. They have fantastic sound quality, especially for bluetooth headphones. Although they do look a little strange, after a little while with them in your ears, you'll forget you have them on. They are surprisingly very lightweight. The different attachments that go in your ear were also very helpful. I have had problems with the fit of earphones, but i was able to find the right attachments for my ears with this etymotic set. The noise cancellation was surprisingly outstanding too, even though it is only noise-isolating. I could not hear people talking near me unless i put my ear right up to their mouth. My only complaint is that in the spaces between songs, their is some static. I also would not recommend purchasing these if you intend to use them for running or anything like that.Pros-sound quality-best i've heard so far-great bass but not overpowering-comfort-ease of useCons-looks-some static-have to hold on to right earphone while pressing controls
Its a great Video Card, very good performance in games, it won't give you troubles but is quite noisy. Almost all the time you can hear the fan, but i don't mind that kind of stuff
as advertised the sixteen word requirement is not realistic and requires too much time to respond. Here are the remaining four words.
I don't know about you, but I can't stand all those headsets that have small boom microphones or just earbuds. They either fall off or produce terrible sound.But this headset is the perfect option. The band goes behind your neck, so no one can really see it. But it keeps the headset perfectly in place. Then the boom comes all the way out in front so the sound is perfect.I love these and don't know why they are the most popular type of headset. They should be.
Make sure you are aware these cases are for CASSETTE tapes. I ordered them thinking they were the old VHS tape holders and boy was I surprised. Now I have 25 dollars thrown down the drain. I was needing VHS holders for a project in my classroom.Oh well, live and learn.
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.
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.
Best mouse I've used. I like the feel of it in my hand. It is durable, (multiple users, two of whom are heavy gamers). Works twenty feet from the mini-receiver when required. Has all the options I use for buttons, (back/forward, scroll,l/r).And great on the (rechargeable) batteries too.
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.
Put it in my mobo and windows XP had no problems detecting it. Works great!
Earlier today I had the opportunity to handle and use a chrome Leica M8, using the camera to take some outdoor color digital pictures in both ambient, and less than ambient, lighting conditions. I'm not usually one to succumb to hype about a new camera, but this time it was unquestionably almost love at first sight. Leica's new M8 digital rangefinder camera carries on the great tradition of Leica M rangefinders which started back in 1954 with the venerable Leica M3, but also offers many features that will be useful to the discerning digital photographer. For those familiar with Leica M rangefinder cameras (or either the Zeiss Ikon and the late Konica Hexar rangefinder cameras), the controls remain almost exactly the same as those for recently produced Leica M film rangefinder cameras such as the M6, M6 TTL, M7 and MP. Ergonomically it most closely resembles the Leica M7, having a similar shutter speed dial, but with speeds up to 1/8000 second and flash synchronization at 1/250 second; the highest speeds I have seen for any M-mount rangefinder camera. The M8 contains a low noise Kodak-designed CCD digital imaging sensor with a maximum resolution of 10.3 MP; the 1.33 X crop factor of the digital imaging sensor means that a 50mm lens will more closely resemble a 70mm lens, or a 28mm lens will resemble a 32mm lens; in either instance, this will not be a serious issue for those familiar with digital SLRs like those from Nikon that have a 1.5 X crop factor. The camera has a somewhat generous range of ISO speeds from 160 to 2500, with ISO 160 as the default setting.The Leica M8's technical specifications will surely please both traditional users of Leica M rangefinder cameras as well as those new to them. It offers both aperture priority automation and manual exposure modes reminiscent of the Leica M7's. In aperture priority mode, shutter speeds range from 30 seconds to 1/8000 second; in manual mode, shutter speeds range from 4 seconds to 1/8000 second plus B for exposures of any duration longer than 4 seconds. In flash mode, flash synchronization speeds range from B to 1/250 second, and there is the option of first or second shutter curtain synchronization for creative flash photography effects. Digital images are storeable in SD cards up to 4 GB; these images can be stored under ADOBE's DNG (Camera manufacturer-independent digital negative format, which is better known as RAW format) or two different versions of JPEG compressed files. The camera back has a 2.5 inch large bright LC-Display with a resolution of 230 pixels (In actual usage, I was quite impressed with the quality of the images I had taken after viewing them on this display panel.).I used a current 50 Summicron-M lens with the chrome Leica M8; both borrowed from Leica Camera USA's marketing director, Christian Erhardt; I was especially impressed with the excellent contrast and resolution of the digital images I had obtained (Traditional Leica M users may find amusing that the memory card is loaded, like 35mm film, by opening the base plate and inserting the card into a slot directly beneath the rangefinder window.). Speaking of the rangefinder window itself, it now has a magnification of .68 to accomodate frame lines for 24mm to 90mm lenses; I had no problem seeing through it, or reading the displayed shutter speed information, even though I wear glasses.). The only potentially major problem I see with the M8 is its relatively loud, though muted, metal shutter (It is based on the shutter currently used in the Leica R9 SLR camera); which makes a muted "thud" sound every time the shutter is pressed (Incidentally, I believe that it is noisier than the built-in motor winder which in continuous mode, offers 2 frames per second.); in stark contrast, the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera is noticeably quieter, though not nearly as quiet as the Leica MP, and especially, the Leica M7 rangefinder cameras.Will the Leica M8 prove to be a resounding success? I believe it should sell well to those who can afford buying an expensive, interchangeable lens digital rangefinder camera, and want the best image quality possible from a digital camera. Professional photographers, especially those working under low-light conditions in which camera shutter noise should be kept at a minimum (e. g. a theatrical performance or chamber music recital), may not find the Leica M8 a suitable professional-grade digital camera. However, I strongly suspect that the Leica M8 will have a loyal following amongst both long-time Leica aficionados and those interested in using an interchangeable M-mount lens digital rangefinder camera.
The product weighs less than 2 oz. Yet they want $5 for every set ordered... even if its the same order. No con artists like this should be allowed on the net - its just like Ebay.
If you have unlimited time to program or are willing to have someone do it for you; If you have the patience to reboot at least once a week; If you pay for an extended warranty; If you understand that support is poor for the first year; Then this is the remote for you. Fragile, frustrating, but works very well 90% of the time. I'll buy a 1100 to replace my 1000, but I am not happy about it.
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.
I have not hooked this up yet, I totally should to make sure it works actually... I know the product as we use it at work all the time. It is a GREAT KVM switch. Very basic and does the job well. Just like any other electronic, you treat it right and 9 times out of 10 it will treat you right.
I have several digital cameras but I like this one the best. It has never failed to focus reliably and the shots are quite sharp.Controls are easy to learn and use.I think you will hard pressed to find another or better value for the money
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.
Nicely weighted. Stays on camera well. Easy enough to clean. Doesn't seem to affect the pictures in a bad way at all (like some reviewers stated). Was received new, not used (again, like another reviewer stated).
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 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.
When I first received the camera I said to myself what have you got your self into now. After reading the instruction manual it wasn't but a few minutes and I felt better about choosing this product. It takes super pictures. The only problem I had was remembering not to use the view finder so as not to run the batteries down so fast.
I've used these keyboards for years and really like them. That said, I may return this one. The keys are very stiff. The space bar is over the top stiff. This isn't exactly ergonomic!
I bought this device for my laptop at work, but couldn't get it to work with Vista (even though the package says it will). After hours of frustration, I decided to take it home and install it on my home pc, running XP. Using the software on the disk that came with it, the installer continuously hung. Once I downloaded the latest XP software from the Anycom website, the installer ran perfectly. I have it paired with Philips headphones and the sound is pretty good. I don't know if it is the Anycom250 or the headphones, but the sound only works within 5 to 8 feet of the device...
i have used this memory for 6 months and it's been great. It's increased the computer speed a lot. I highly recommend this product for older computers.
Wonderful headphones and even better if you mod then to the 595. Dont know how? Youtube it! They definitely sound great but there also super comfy. You really cant get a pair of better headphone for the price.
My siblings and I gave the HP Printing Mailbox to our mother for her 82nd birthday. While she is perplexed by technology, she is also intrigued by it, so we were hoping that it would be as easy for her to use as the website stated. We couldn't be more pleased with the printer. It was very easy to set up, completely brainless to use, and she is thrilled to be in more regular contact with her six children, 18 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A few of us have included photos in our emails, and they print much clearer than I expected. Once a contact is set up on her Friends List, it is no different for them to send her emails than it would be to send to anyone else. It is a huge success, and I would highly recommend it for senior citizens as a "toe in the water" of the technology pool.
My daughter is very pleased with the iFusion. It has a great combination of sound quality and device portability!
I purchased this Brunton Pocket Scope for the purpose of looking into my micro reef aquarium to see with more detail the tiny creatures inside. It works reasonably well for this purpose, and certainly better than probably all other pocket scopes on the market since it has a near focus of 13 inches. Of course, to maintain focus at such close range, you need to be quite still. There is an aquarium specific product that I suspect works much better, but it costs around $400 (if I remember correctly). Considering it costs less than $25 here at Amazon, the Brunton earns 3.5 to 4 stars.
I bought this product (Sansa E260) simply to have a little more memory than my original SanDisk player, which is only a 256MB player - but still in great working order. After a lot of researching, I settled on the E260 - even though it was older than the FUZE, Clip, and other models. The replaceable battery was a big seller for me - as I didn't want to have it die after a year & then have to buy a whole new player.I love the extra memory, as now I can download radio podcasts (2 - 3 hrs of content) and listen to them at my leisure, without having to discard some music to make space.The possibility of playlists was also interesting me, as I also use the unit for learning songs that my band is playing, so want to group them together for easy access. Also, being a magician, I was looking for a way to group the music for my act in one place and then play it from there. An MP3 player allows for the easy changing of a show, simply by altering the playlist, rather than burning a new CD each time.Here is where the problem comes in:The player will not allow me to create playlists (at least, not in the manner that I expected). Sure, it will add the music to the player, but won't keep a folder/file called "Band Music" (for example) that would contain that music in order to access the 5 songs I need, rather than all 200 on the player. As you can see, for a magic show, this would obviously not work.There are work-arounds, but will be a bit of a hassle if I have to do it on a regular basis.ALSO - It seems that the player only allows two ways to decide the order of my music - either in "Shuffle Play", or by "Artist". So - even if I play by grouping of Genre, when playing from the "Country" folder - it wants to play all of the Kenny Chesney songs, before moving on to any of the Brad Paisley songs (for example) - again, unless I want to "Shuffle" (which, by the way, resets the order every time you shut the player off - so you have the potential to hear the same 3 songs - in the same order - multiple times in a row - yes, it's already happened). There should be a way to play a random mix of the songs in the "Country" folder - perhaps like in alphabetical order of the title (like my old player did).So - overall:Do I like it? Yes - despite my complaining, I do like it quite a bit. The controls are wonderful, after you figure them out.Is it better than my old 256 MB player? Not even close (except for the memory).However, I realize that if I weren't set in my ways - I would absolutely love this player (except for the Playlist issue) - so yeah, go ahead and buy one!-------------------------Okay - here is an update on this player - by using Rhapsody, it will allow you to create playlists - I was using Windows Media Player before. Rhapsody will allow you to do this by downloading their software, but you do NOT need to purchase their service as long as you are only going to load your own music. Now, it seems, my playlist issue should be a non-factor. Hooray!!--------------------------Another update (Feb-13-09): When using Rhapsody playlists, my player will FREEZE. So, now I am avoiding using playlists of any sort and am doing a home-made work around. Yes, it's cumbersome, but better than nothing!--------------------------Yet another update (May-24-2012): I am still using this player. I love my player. Battery still going strong, easy loading, navigating. They appear to still be for sale. If this one dies, I will consider buying another rather than a more expensive player. I am so very happy with this purchase.
we use these with our motorcycles, can keep in touch even at a distance.
After my last pair of speakers died, I had sought out a set of surround-sound speakers with Dolby Digital 5.1 that would not cost more than [$$]. Fortunately, I happened upon this speaker set. I am very happy with the performance of the system.Bass: Since I live in a house with other people, I desired a good amount of bass, but not so much that others would have to feel the ground shake around them. I agree with the previous reviewer that excessively deep bass can sound hollow or distorted, but I believe the cause of that problem is that the sound is outside of the subwoofer's range. I have experienced the same, if not worse, performance from other speaker systems that are twice as expensive. On the other hand, if you turn the volume up all the way on both the master and the subwoofer, you will be definitely feel a breeze emitted from the subwoofer as it pounds away. I rate the bass at a 4 out of 5.Treble: The treble range of these speakers is incredibly good. I have found them to deliver near-perfect output. They are very responsive to equalizer fine-tuning, and the sound is rich and full. I rate the treble at a 5 out of 5.Surround: In all truth, I am not sure how to comment on surround, other than that it delivers the same surround effects that I have experienced in my home theater set. There is no squeaking or distortion of any kind. My rating is 5 out of 5 for surround.Features: I have to give Altec Lansing credit for making this system very convenient. While it is true that the rear speakers cannot be more than about 10 feet from the subwoofer, I have found this to be more than reasonable. Additionally, the convenience of having three separate volume controls (center speaker, surround speakers, and master) and a headphone jack right in front on the right speaker is quite nice. Kudos for that bit of engineering.All in all, an excellent system for the price.
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 had gotten this for myself at thanksgiving (black friday) at best buy and i got a warranty for a good price tooIt was the best thing ever, the battery life is amazing (it comes with its own battery and charger) so you never have to buy batteriesIt has great picture settings and is about the size of a deck of cards, i got a case to protect it and its been great to me ever sinceIt also comes with the adapter to upload them on to your computer or any computer. If you download the extras from the disk to your computer you can make those giant horizontal pictures with the edit program but you dont need to download everything if you dont want toIts nify and a super good deal I use it everywhere and for everything.I also love the fact that it takes great videos and great pictures tooI suggest you get a bigger memory card then the standard one that comes with it so you can take alot more pictures and longer videosI gave it 5 stars because I love it every day and use it basically everyday. The screen is the right size and the picture quality is great.Overall it is a great package and i do suggest a case and a bigger card but its a great deal!
Has a ton of memory that is pretty hard to fill before you have a chance to go to your computer and upload them. Used this for my Sanyo VPC-FH1A camera
I needed something easy to install and wireless so I purchased the WSE201 and connected it to my 4 channel dvr in minutes. The product works fairly well during the day time for the price you pay for. The night vision works well only when the subject is close to the camera.Also keep in mind if you want to connect multiple cameras to a DVR and want to record simultaneously you will need to have a receiver per camera. And if you don't want to spend that money you can have the receiver scan the cameras one at a time, making recording possible, but not simultaneously.
the tripod should be a little stronger but it does the good i used it with my kodak z740 and it worked just fine.
This is one of the simplest ways to add you ipod into your music and home entertainment system.Only one problem with it is that you cannot charge your ipod whilst it is in use which means that your music can only last as long as the ipod battery, which is a problem during a diner party.
This WiFi 54g card performs like dynamite. Installation is quick & easy with no glitches. Almost zero setup required and little to no technical knowledge is needed. If you know how to install a PCI card, you're in.My previous (and inoperable) WiFi card was from AT&T.; Setup was too clunky, performance stunk with frequent drops, and a non-intuitive driver app.The one take-away is that the Buffalo install guide is poorly written, apparently in China. The steps are incorrect, and the screen shots do not match what actually happens. No matter, because you could install this without even looking at the guide. Just install the card, boot & drop in the CD.
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.
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.
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 got this device for a Christmas gift; it did not work at all! I sent it back and received a new one and in 3 weeks it quit working. Save your money and buy something that is more durable if you want it for your key chain.
I always purchase Ink from the maker of my printer (HP). Ink cartridges last as well as expected.
On sound quality, this V-Moda is a definite improvement over the iPhone buds. However, the plastic shell on V-Moda buds began to disintegrate after 6 weeks. Cheap plastic, cheaply constructed. Also, the wires are so thin that they're constantly getting twisted up. iPhone's wires seem the perfect gauge to avoid this. So, iPhone buds may be have mediocre sound, but they're much better made. I wouldn't buy the V-Moda again.
Actually, they haven't been used yet. Ask me next spring. (For the same guy who loved the above.)Ya gotta buy Intech online.
This our third digital camera. Our other cameras are from Canon and Nikon. I was leaning toward the new Canon S60 because we love our other Canon and they both would take the same CompactFlash memory cards. This camera was going to be mine and I wanted 5MP so I could do some cropping of pictures and still keep up the quality when printing in 8 X 10 format. The Canon S60 kept being delayed, so I started looking at alternatives.The DSCW1 seems designed to compete with the Canon S60. Both are 5 MP, both are compact, both have manual modes which allow you to be creative with your pictures. The Sony pulled ahead with its larger LCD display and its ability to use standard AA batteries. The Canon relies on a propriatory lithium-ion rechargable battery. The Sony comes with AA rechargables, but should they go dead at an inopportune moment, you can pop in any AA batteries to keep you going.I bought the Sony and have had it for almost a month. The batteries don't seem to last quite as long as our Canon, but I picked up a couple of spare rechargables for less than $10 and just alternate them in the charger. The DSCW1 downloads using USB2 so even though each picture is larger than 2MB each, they download FAST. The picture quality has been great. Indoor low light shots have a bit more blur than I would like, but they didn't come out at all with either of our other cameras. Colors are crisp and true and prints from the pictures (on a Canon i470 printer) are excellent.One word about the included software. Yuck. It is useful for downloading and for doing a quick view of what you took, but beyond that it is very limited.Overall, I am very happy with my Sony DSCW1.
Works great! No problems at all! Right out of the box, I plugged it in and my computer immediately recognized it. I then started plugging-in USB cables, and it recognized each and every item. Works perfectly, and it looks cool! Much better than most USB Hubs I looked at. And I trust CyberPower's products.
This memory worked just as planned in my old desktop. No surprises, just snap it in.
I first stumbled upon the MXL at my producer's home studio, recording some ideas for vocals to a song of mine, and I was very happy with the results. At my own little home studio I've only had the SHURE SM57 & SM58, so the recordings I've made were OK but not brilliant soundwise. As soon as my producer told me the MXL costs only about a 100$ I got here & bought it, and although my home studio is far from being proffesional I'm getting wonderful results recording my vocals with it!! Just love it :)
Like many of you I was very happy when I received this camera.However, I have the same E9 error some of you mentioned.Does anyone have a solution?I've tried linking to the USB while pressing the 'shoot' button, which was recommended somewhere.However, this doesn't work for me.Someone else?Dutch Customer (that's perhaps why I bought this ...)
I purchased this model and was pretty excited about the large size (I was planning to wall mount). After setting it up though and testing out some images, I discovered that the viewing angle can best be described as "atrocious". Unless you're right smack dab in the middle of the thing, the image will be either washed out, too dark, negative image, or poor color rendition. But hey, in that sweet spot it's a nice picture. Just don't move an inch to any side.The screen is slightly concave which I thought would hep the side-to-side viewing angle, but no, it's worse than just about any other one I've seen in stores. I wish the store I bought this at had a display model or I'd have known about the poor quality without the hassle of taking it hope, setting it up, complaining to myself, re-packing it, driving back to the store and getting a refund.It also lacks any MP3/audio capability... not sure what another reviewer meant when they said it has MP3 features... it doesn't.Doesn't even have a remote control! And lets face it, with a frame this big, you're more likely to wall mount. If you do, the side buttons to control the thing would be nearly inaccessible, making it even more useless.So unless you have a spot in your house where nobody will ever see this thing from the sides and it's always perfectly at eye level, and you really really really want a large screen, do yourself a favor and get a smaller frame with better image quality. If lack of audio features doesn't bother you, no worries, but it is cool to have audio playing during a slideshow... that was a HUGE hit with another frame I gave as a gift... literally brought tears to the recipient. :)
I needed this adapter for my 2006 Chevy Cobalt LS in order to install the FM modulator/AUX port (iPod, MP3 player, phone, etc.), which is not standard in this model. There are two adapters in the box - one is for antena input and the second one for antena output. It worked right out of the box and bridged the gap between the modulator cables and my car radio/antenna.It looks like GM decided to ignore the standard antena jack that pretty much all car manufacturers and all car HiFi equipment manufacturers use around the world. So if you are planning on making any modifications to your GM factory radio, you better check what kind of antenna port it uses and whether you need this or some other adapter kit.
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.
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!
Great keyboard. No useless macro keys. Durable. People complain about the lighting being dimmer in the middle. While true, it's not that bad.
I had to return this product ,wasn't what I was looking for.I just want people to know before returning READ the fine print on restocking fees and S&H fees which were about 40.00$. Everyone I know who has this is very happy with it.I wanted one with text to speech which this didn't have .....
It's a good lens for that extra bit of field. Regarding the weight, a DIY steadicam or TRIPOD isn't required, but helps.Here's a one-minue backyard test:[...]
used for my connecting gamming equipment from my closit to my TV. Good value. Wires were bundled "ribbon" style not "tube style" I wasn't expecting that, but it made it easier to fish through a hole in the wall which was a plus.
Very good earphones for walking/running. Regular earbuds will not stay in place. These are perfect for exercising, although not for laying your head back and reading. Very good sound quality.
I never buy a lens without a UV filter to go over it. This one was just what I needed, didn't have any rough spots screwing it on, and fit exactly like it was supposed to.
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 teach small classes of adults at a couple different centers and this projector certainly fits my needs. It is easy to use and I love the various settings I use, as well as the finer adjustments I can make. The color projection is fairly good, but this is the same for some more expensive projectors I've used. It is light-weight and easy to carry - something a traveling teacher needs. I have a Mac laptop and don't have any problems with the two of them 'talking' to each other. It does have a small problem with an occasional shakiness to the picture, but this might be something I can fix and just don't know how yet. All in all, I'm quite pleased.
I bought the lens one month ago from amazon. i already shoot hundreds of pics. Very good optic quality. No complain. Good job, Canon.
I am usually very "details aware" but I also did not realize that this was old-school USB 1 and NOT USB 2 capable.
This was so easy to set up that it was comical. I think just about anyone could understand the directions in the small installation guide. 1. Unpack the box. (OK, I was able to do that without instruction.) 2. Prepare to install the switch. (I did a few moments of meditation and was ready.) 3. Install the switch and connect the other devices.That was it. Everything worked! Besides that, the unit is very well constructed and compact. Now, if it will just last. I wonder if some who had failures put it somewhere that prevented it from cooling. They warn about that in the "manual."Here's how I'm using it. We recently bought a BluRay player that had Netflix streaming. This is a big house and I had to move the wireless cable router closer to the room where the player is in order to receive the wireless signal. When I did that, it caused two concerns. First, my older desktop Mac didn't have wireless so I went for a bridge. (Cisco/Linksys) The bridge is much more powerful sending/receiving than a wireless USB adapter. FAR MORE! Also, more expensive, but worth it. The desktop had been connected to the wireless router via ethernet in the same room.The second concern was that the laptop Mac was in a corner location where it was very much blocked by several walls and it wasn't picking up a strong signal from the router on the far side of the house. I didn't want to use a repeater/extender because I understand that they cut the bandwidth, so I bought this switch. I plugged the bridge into one of the ethernet ports, the desktop into another and the laptop into a third. When I connected the power, everything worked with no further ado.If all of life was this easy, I wouldn't have anything to complain about. It's so easy that even a caveman could do . . . Uh Oh! Sorry cavemen.
This device is three months old and has worked flawlessly so far. I've only had to search for/sync a new FM signal maybe once. There's no static and the connections are solid. My previous transmitter was made by Monster Cable and I would rate it with zero (0) stars. I'll buy Kensington again.
i orderd this 8gb to go in my new panasonic camera, it has plenty of space for all my photos and i take a lot when i go on vacation, our last trip had 586 shots. thank you.
Very convenient for it's size, easily stored and brought anywhere.Has a good number of features, haven't had it long enough to explore all of them or experiment just yet. Looks promising though to play with.The "auto" setting does make bright photos as a default. Will have to adjust accordingly.It's necessary to get a memory card to be able to have enough room for pictures. The camera's memory fills far too quickly.
Great wireless router. It is used and in great shape and works fine. Thanks for a honest business deal
Great sound, comfort and usefull accesories. I bought already three ! Two for me (I lost the first after just five days...) and one for my girlfriend. We love it.
If for no other reason, I picked up this filter as a protective barrier to protect my lense. Plus you really can't beat the price, either! After quite a few months of heavy use, there are still no scratches and is easy to put on and take off. 5/5 for sure!
Glad i got this memory card,functions as expected,fast free shipping,fits in really well with my new camera,it's fast (class 6) and reliable,very competitively priced when compared to the expensive brands we find at the office supply stores.nice easy packaging,only wish the card included a plastic storage case.I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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 wish I had received this camera but I did not. Therefore, I can't review it. My review is my disappointment with the the service from this vendor.
I had to relinquish my old sony headphones into the trash can (or recycle it, for those who are environmentally conscience). It served me very well for the last 10 years or so. When my sony headphones broke, I was literally in tears, but when my new Sennheiser headphones came, my mourning came to an abrupt end. The sony headphones are great, but after wearing them for about an hour or two, my ears would hurt, due to the force of the foam that would press against them, but with the sennheiser headphones, they cover my ears completely, allowing me to enjoy whatever i hear minus the discomfort. oh did i mention this company rocks?!?!?! I've received my sennheiser the day BEFORE the actual estimated delivery date!!! how freakin' awesome is that?! Will definitely repeat patronage with this seller!!!! buy from them, you will not regret it.
Worked nicely for 8 months then failed. Warranty period for parts is one year, warranty period for labor 90 days. Bottom line it's e-waste.
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.
Since I expanded muy computer with this product I feel that I have a brand new laptop. You can tell the difference...Rodrigo N&uacute;&ntilde;ez Mora-Costa Rica
This item was bought for a nieghbor lady who is very picky. She loves it! The one realy nice feature is the ability to play 1 disk while replaceing the other 4! The remote works well. even through the glass door on her console.
I baught this machine and i found it great it has an excellent price and an excellent machine so if u r thinking of buying a boombox choos this and ull never ever go rong so plan to buy this with an excellent price just buy it have it see it know it and if u dont like it retern it back (if u dont like it i have nothing to do)im a kid (14 years old) and i bought this item and its PERFECTthank u and have a nice day!!
I purchased this mainly as an alarm but was happy with the multiple features it offered. I was disappointed that the volume of the morning alarm could not be set below "10" which was, IMHO very loud. There was a sticker added to the manual explaning that the alarm volume could not be set below '10', but if you were just listening to the radio like during the day, you could easily adjust the volume down below ten or up. Since there was this 'sticker' added after the fact in the usage guide, I have to believe it was a manufacturing 'oversight' during product design.
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.
This is the lens that I used to keep on my Rebel XT most of the time until I got the 17-40 f/4L. The 28-105 range on the Rebel is equivalent to 44-168 on a 35mm camera. The wide angle is a little lacking on a 1.6 crop camera but most of the time you can take a step back if you really need to. The ring-type USM provides fast, silent and accurate focus. Full time manual focus means you can easily adjust the focus without having to mess with any switches. The quality of the lens is way better than the EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens and for the money, it can't be beat. You have to step up to L lenses to beat the quality of this lens.Make sure to get the 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 II and not the cheaper f/4-5.6 It's definitely worth the difference.
I ordered this cable to connect my Acer 5672 laptop to my 24" Magnavox. It works perfectly! I have a 7-pin s-video port on my laptop, and I can confirm that this 4-pin cable works just fine. Also, the ends of the headphone (audio) jack and the s-video cable are split far enough apart along the cable that I can plug them in even though they're on opposite sides of my laptop.If you have a somewhat older TV that doesn't have an s-video port, and a newer laptop that does, this is the cable for you! 5/5 stars.
Fantastic card. It works as advertised in my new Canon SD1100 camera and can be read from and written to by my Lenovo Thinkpad X61. As a side note, it seems faster (opening and saving files) than many of my older and smaller SD cards.
This was by far the worst cell phone I've ever had. You can't hear anything and people on the other line can't hear you. The buttons on the side are very touchy and also control if the phone is on silent or not. Mine will hit against something in my purse and turn itself on ring. This phone is horrible. I do not recommend it
This might be a little soon to be writing a review since I just got it but I think I can do it justice. First what it is not. It isn't your primary turntable. Ok now what it is. It's a small portable turntable that has a funky little speaker that you won't use. But there are RCA outs to plug into your home stereo car deck etc. There is also 2 sizes for headphones. Plus a USB cable and software for your computer. It (except for the computer part) reminds me of my 1st turntable I got when I was 12. I have an audio technica for my stereo that I play lps on but I wanted something I could play my 45's on without getting up every 21/2-3 min(must be something to do with going on 58). This is it I have 15' RCA cable so that's cool. I use the audio tech to burn lps as it has a built in pre-amp which I've heard is better than USB but this will do the trick. It does 78 rpm has a pitch control. For 89 bucks delivered to my house I think I got what I wanted and expected. Now as to whether I will put my MFSL Santana Abraxas on it remains to be seen.
Excellent product, I received in least than a week, competitive price.Thanks
The product is simple and basically you get what you pay (I got it for less than $25 from a reseller). Open it, insert your 3.5 IDE HDD (easier said than done) and you are ready to go.It is *not* meant to be opened and closed several times as putting/removing the HDD is somewhat involved and you have to be careful not to break something.The fan has a switch and it the enclosure has both usb 2.0 and firewire 1394 interfaces (and cables).
Works perfectly with my Sony digital camera, and is exactly as advertised. Fast and reasonably priced shipping.
Although I may not be a self-proclaimed audiophile, I was in the market for a comfortable pair of around-the-ear style headphones and these headphones fit the bill perfectly! Cheaper quality around-the-ear headphones generally have very cheap comfort pads that squeeze and pinch the area around my ears causing them to be uncomfortable and even painful in some cases after prolonged use. These, however, have a very soft pad on each ear that relieves frictional discomfort making them suitable for any prolonged activity.The fact that these headphones are open also help in knowing what is going on around you. Please note that these headphones are NOT meant for noise isolation and you will be sadly disappointed if you are expecting as much.Overall, sound quality (as far as I can tell) is excellent as is the comfort level which can be described as phenomenal.On a side note, the headband that clinches the headphones around your head is perfect for me but, in the cases of some of my friends with larger head sizes, may be a little tight for others.
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.
I recently purchased one of these. It does produce hot coffee; however I have to use about 40 percent more coffee to get the same body I was getting with my old GE pot. This pot perks too fast and its biggest drawback is the lack of adjustable brew-strength. I would not buy again
Huge and probably more than I needed but WOW!!! Wonderful complement to my new JBLs and new Harmon Karden receiver. Old school 2.1 rocks! All for under 1K.
$ for $ a fine deal. The sound is quite good for such a compact unit. Great for surround sound. Would need a sub-woofer to complete the system.
This card looks a steal at around 7$. Can someone let me know is this compatible with samsung sl605 camera.
This is a great memory card. Transcend make very well made products. I used this bad boy in my Garmin Nuvi 765T but I also use it as extra storage in my laptop and for my camera. It has so much storage the possibilities are endless. If only the 16 GB cards were cheaper.
I have been using the Fuji E550 for almnost two years, with none of the problems that have been reported by some of the reviewers.Here are the negatives:1) The flash has mediocre range and is a little finicky. If you don't depress the shooting button all the way, it may not flash.2) In bright light, the screen on the back is unusable - it washes out the image. BUT the camera has a fine viewfinder so this is not really a major issue.The positives:1) It takes great pictures. Really excellent.2) It's small, and easy to carry.3) The controls are well thought out and positioned on the camera body. Very easy to use.4) It has several automatic modes - sports, landscapes, portrait, etc, or you can use it on manual. I always use one of the programmed modes.5) The video option is not bad at all - my twelve year old (now 13) uses it.I was so pleased with this camera I bought one for my administrative assistant about ten months ago, and she is very happy with it.At it's current price I think this camera is a bargain. Only reason I didn't give it five stars is because of the weak flash.
It looks good and assembly is very easy. It snaps together with 8 silver buttons. But one of the buttons would not snap. The other 7 snapped together fine, but one of them (in the top front) did not snap.I assumed possibly if I just tried a little harder it would snap together. It still did not snap. Then I went for the vice grips with the hope that it would snap it together and I would never need to un-snap it in the future. Even the vice grips did not help it.If I had to do it over gain, I would have waited till I got to a Target or Walmart type store and purchased a clear box with a lid to hold dvds.
Been through 5 discs in the spindle, and so far, no bad burns. I've been burning at only 8x however, the highest I can go with my burner.
had this dumb tv for 3 years , bought it brand new, and now its dead!!!!
This Monitor is a great graphics monitor and the price is easy on the pocketbook. I've owned mine for around 4 years now and it has been a great addition to my homebuild and it didn't run me a fortune. For a great gaming experience on a budget its my pick.. 5 of 5. Try running at 1024 x 768 x 32 bit for a crisp easy to read resolution with super color response, if your just short of a seeing eye dog like myself a good match up with this monitor is a microsoft comfort optical mouse 3000. it has a magnifying viewer controled by a button right on the mouse to bring print out to a readable range, I'm using it right now. (homebuild spec. P4 intel prescott core socket 478, xfx Geforce 6800 extreme AGP,Intel I 865perl mother board, using onboard soundmax, 5.1 speaker system and Lite On cdrom/dvd burner/player. Running dual channel, 2 x 512 (1Gb)memory at 400mhz.)
The thing that turns most people off is the price of the device, but its actually pretty cheap! A MS Bluetooth reciever costs $... and it comes with this kit. Its a great deal for a great price. The only downfall is that the mouse drains batteries like crazy, although a battery charger solves all that.
Bought this for my hubby for x-mas,he loves it.The best part is the super bright screen,and ease of usage.Was sent very quickly,would do business again .Thanks!!
I was looking forward to using this lens and it didn't let me down. The pictures I've gotten with it are very sharp and surprisingly balanced in light and color. Only drawback: weight. This is not a lens to carry around or take quick snapshots because, in addition to the weight, which makes the camera too heavy to hold adequately, the focusing can be a little tricky and easy to lose. Once I got used to these &quot;difficulties&quot; I really enjoyed this lens. The zoom is outstanding!! I would recommend buying a tripod w/this lens--which is, by the way, a real value for the money.
It took less than an hour for me to decide that Logitech has a way to go before releasing this as anything than a beta. The ICR function, even after training 4x's more than suggested, still mixed up all of my vowels. The restricted spaces you must write in are far to small to use quickly. It never did interface with any of my office programs. When I asked it to create a to do or a calander entry it pretty much ignored me. When trying to contact support, the auto return said they get back to me in two business days.For almost two hundred dollars, and the need to write only on a certain type of paper, makes this product undesirable for our needs.
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.
Am having a ball with this player! Did some research and it seemed the best option. It was also on sale where I got it!However when I first turned it on,I was about to drive right back to the store. Teh sound quality was terrrible (I am a bit of a snob about such things)!But calmer heads prevailed and I tried some other headphones I had instead (Sonys.. they are the clip on ear ones). WHAT A DIFFERENCE! So in my opinion get it, but get new headphones!
LinkSys has put out a wired router that can be set up in minutes and without a glitch. The easiest way to configure it is to go directly to their website and they will automatically configure it. I had this up and running in a few minutes; they also provide support without waiting on the phone for an extended time. I have had other routers that had numerous glitches/problems and poor support...not LinkSys: they put out quality and user-friendly products!
This is a good sub, it does what I ask it to. I haven't gotten to the "window rattling" stage yet, but I think my amp is the problem--It is misbehaving in other ways.
THESE HEADPHONES ARE ONE OF THE BEST I'VE HEARD AT ANY PRICE. HIGHS ARE SMOOTH AND BRIGHT, BUT NOT HARSH AND BASS IS LOW AND CLEAN. THEY FIT LIKE A GLOVE AND ARE VERY COMFORTABLE EVEN AFTER WEARING FOR HOURS AT A TIME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE HEADPHONES FOR GREAT SOUND AND PORTABILITY.
i had a netgear mr314(terrible) i couldnt get it to work so someone suggested this router. I bought it, hooked it up, and did some configuration. that easy and the connection is great.
I bought this, I'm SO SO Sorry.It looks nice, but so hard to use that we ended using the old remotes. You just can't handle it like an elongated one hand remote. The touch screen is nice, but useless as you can't handle it without looking at it, and doing both controlling and pointing and looking at devices is next to impossible.Do not buy this model. Try the 890 (which I bought, but was dumb enough to return for the 1000).UPDATE:Our DVR remote died (and Comcast really suck in customer support) so until we got a new one, we resorted to using our icky 1000. Several days into using it, it wouldn't charge any more. Customer support emails went unanswered.So this 500$ piece of crap ended in the trash bin. I wish I would have never bought another Logitech gadget again, but I bought the 900, and i am actually happy with it... A review will follow.This is what blows me away with Logitech - some products great, some lousy. The only constant is the crappy customer support.
Works great extended watch time for my portable dvd player so I can watch at least 3 movies now
This portable audio system for the Ipod is every bit as advertised. The sound is unbelievable for such a small speaker, with bass to boot! Because of its size it is very portable as well, plus it's got FM radio and allows to plug in another music player, not necessarily an Ipod. I also own an Altec Lansing inMotion IM7, which also sounds great, but it's much larger, and without FM radio. The only drawback was the relative lack of documentation; I was a bit lost on how to install the battery in the remote control, be careful with this.
I've had my player for a couple of months and it's excellent if you're looking for a no-frills, simple DVD player.
The two side panels are not stable if only use the supplied screws to fix them to the main unit. I used superglue to glue them on and everything become a solid piece. The metal bracket from the stereo has to be glued by double-sided tape to the bottom of this plastic bracket to make the whole unit stable becuase there is no space to bend the metal teeth down to the unit.
WOW. Granted I'm not a digital camera afficianado but I am truly ecstatic with the quality of the Olympus D-380. Out of the box, I was able to take the elusive macro photos I've not been able to take without my 35mm camera. The picture I took was so sharp, I was able to read the nutrition label of a bottle of vinegar sitting next to my subject (yeah yeah, so I'm not the most meticulous person when it comes to putting away the vinegar). The built in flash is POWERFUL! I took a shot of my husband at night in our living room with only a lamp for illumination. The flash kicked in. The picture was sharp and the resolution excellent. I printed an 8x10 of the shot and I can't tell it was a digital picture. If you're expecting a camera to take good pictures, be easy to use, allow you to take close ups, give you the versatility of a monitor and viewfinder view of your subject, this is the camera for you. I read comments that this is a great beginner's camera -- I think it goes farther than that.
Perhaps I'm biased because I also have owned a Bose system with two tweeters and a very profound subwoofer effect from a very large woofer. What doesn't help in the Tivoli system is that the Tivoli speakers, in general, have exaggerated bass response to them. They are very "boomy" little speaker enclosures. So, when I hooked up the auxiliary subwoofer to my Tivoli Satellite stereo set, I wasn't sure it was even working. Turning the bass knob up to the max adds little to the overall effect (other than a "boom" when you turn the set off and on). They recommend that the subwoofer be placed on the floor, but even that doesn't add much. To be fair, my choice of music is classical, so I'm sure that In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida might be more impressive with this subwoofer. For what I listen to, one would be very hard pressed to tell, blindfolded, if the subwoofer was on or off. There's already too much woof in the Tivoli system to merit spending another $80 to add an imperceptible amount of woof at your feet.
This cable is for the x-box, not the x-box 360.If you get the ModelXbox Component Video Cablecomponent cable for the x-box, you notice that it still doesn't have digital sound. The adapter hooks into it with a headphone-like jack and now gives a connection for a toshlink fiber optic cable. This monster cable fiber optic has the upgraded mesh jacket and matches the quality of the Model XGL-400 which is the best component cable available for the x-box.
I was skeptical about a 100 foot run of cable, we are installing a projector in a small church and needed the length for the high vaulted ceiling. worked fine on the test run, we will continue with the instillation.
almost done with the first of two purchases, no disc has been rejected as a failure. however, i cannot come anywhere close to a 8x speed using the burning programs i have - i usually see a 3-4x tops speed, but that may not be a fault of this product.
I bought a box of this paper for a film photography class. It produces rich, dark blacks, and has produced consistent results throughout the course. The box of 100 was a lot cheaper in the long run compared to buying 25 sheets at a time locally.
This is definately one of the most touching Christmas stories....one that brings in the true Christmas spirit. We will include this in our nightly Christmas reading each year.
This product was exactly as described. It fits my needs and is well-constructed. Thumbs up!
I bought this for my parents to replace a 10&#34; JBL sub. The sound is quite a bit different. It is set about half way up on the loudness dial and is more than adequate for their 25' square room. It produces a less &#34;boxy&#34; sound than the 10 it replaced. The sound is deeper and perfect for movies and general t.v. watching which is mostly what they do. The unit is quite heavy so hopefully that means the amp is built from solid materials and will last a long time. The amount of controls and options for different wiring configurations is quite nice although I only needed the line in from the Yamaha receiver for their installation. If you have never owned a decent subwoofer you would be amazed at how much difference it makes in &#34;rounding out&#34; the overall sound of the room. It just ties the highs with lows in an enveloping way that makes the sound fill the room rather than just hang there. I think a good quality sound system with a decent subwoofer is AS if not MORE important than high definition on the screen. This sub would work well in a room significantly larger than my parents home. Just make sure if it is near any windows, that the glass in them is well secured as it will rattle them even at mid volume otherwise. This subwoofer is sufficient for all but the most stingy audiophiles and those that want to piss off the neighbors every day. For most movie watchers, and casual music listeners this inexpensive sub is a winner.
I've only been using these for a few weeks but they seem to be doing a good job, especially for the price. The main thing for me will be how long they hold up. I'm not expecting much since they're so cheap, but even a year before something goes wrong will be nice. They fit nicely in my ear and I like that the cord is not too long. I've been using the winding case all along so they don't get tangled up in my bag, and it's been nice so far. I'm pretty happy with them. Well worth the price.
I recently bought a Mini Pro2 to complement my Homedics PA-MH, a ~$30 massager representative of most units in its price class. I also have a Homedics PA-200H, a larger 5-speed unit mildly updated as the PA-300H and PA-400H. The corded MAX2, I've used a half-dozen times in Brookstone shops, so I'll be working from memory with that one. (They appear to have replaced it with a cordless model. No comment on that one yet.) Likewise for the Homedics HHP-300.What do you get for six times the price?Physically, the Pro2 and the PA-MH are about the same length and width. The Pro2's cord is thicker and, at 12', twice as long. The PA-MH has a two-stage switch with heat, as does the HHP-300. The Pro2, three stages and no heat. The PA-200H, five speeds with heat and adjustable-width percussion pads. And the MAX2, five speeds and no heat. Build quality is somewhat higher with the Pro2 and PA-200H and higher still with the MAX2. The HHP-300 has an extending handle of dubious utility.The more significant differences are in the massage heads. The Pro2 is over an inch deeper than the PA-MH and has larger, flatter percussion modules with at least half-again more travel. They're also slightly farther apart. The bulky plastic casing houses some heavy hardware: the Pro2 is 3 lbs, hefty relative to the 1.8 lbs of the PA-MH and 2.5 lbs of the PA-200H. It's like holding a dictionary over your neck. Less so for the HHP-300, which feels only marginally heavier than the PA-MH. Relative to the Pro2, the MAX2 is a bit wider, deeper, and lighter, and has an additional handle behind the massage head.All that weight promises a lot of power. To see how much, I ran the Pro2, PA-MH, and PA-200H through a watt meter while unloaded and loaded. Here are the power draw numbers for each speed setting:PA-MH setting 1: 8W / 13W (+5W heat)PA-MH setting 2: 10W / 18W (+5W heat)PA-200H setting 1: 9W / 16W (+8W heat)PA-200H setting 2: 10W / 18W (+8W heat)PA-200H setting 3: 11W / 20W (+8W heat)PA-200H setting 4: 12W / 22W (+8W heat)PA-200H setting 5: 13W / 24W (+8W heat)Pro2 setting 1: 11W / 27WPro2 setting 2: 14W / 38WPro2 setting 3: 19W / 46WAssuming equal efficiency, the Pro2 transmits more energy at the lowest setting than the PA-MH does at the highest. The way they go about it differs, though. The lowest Homedics setting oscillates almost exactly as fast as the highest setting on the Pro2. The PA-200H is much the same, amplified to the point where high settings are almost numbing. If your particular pain responds best to low penetration and high frequency, the two Homedics models will provide smoother and less violent treatment. I can't say the same for HHP-300 which was, despite the bulky massage head, perhaps a quarter less powerful than the PA-MH. The MAX2 is similar to the Pro 2, but with a slightly quicker top speed and noticeably stronger percussion.Subjectively, the Pro2 and MAX2 provide a deep tissue massage that the PA-MH, and to a lesser extent the PA-200H, can't duplicate. The power difference is not subtle when there's any pressure on the head. People of ample size or muscle tone will benefit most. Given the huge cost disparity, it's worth trying one of the two PA models before springing for the larger units. The HHP-300, I wouldn't recommend.Reliability is a wash. The Pro2 is rumored to have a weak switch. I bought my unit secondhand. The motor has subtle dips in frequency every now and again that suggest a poor connection, though not a bother, and I've never had it overheat. The PA-MH is perfectly consistent, but after three years, it's developed a rattle in the massage head that suggests it may not be long for this world. That's partly my fault; I tend to use it offset where only one side is loaded, which puts a lot of strain on the mechanism. I'm not aware of any issues with the MAX2. If you try that one and like it, you won't be missing out to purchase it over the Pro2.Be aware that these massage units often go for a song on Craigslist and at donation stores. The PA-200H was about $60 new; I found mine for $6 at Goodwill. Likewise for the Pro2 at $15. I wouldn't have bought the Pro2 at $200, or even half that. The MAX2 is a more impressive unit at the same price, or $100 secondhand.
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.
The missing star is because the in ear nature of this set can get a little tiring on extended use. They are excellent for use in a noisy environment and produce a good response at all volumes though it would be quite unwise to use it at anything more than medium volumes. The seal against ambient noise is quite good. The storage scheme is also innovative, though I would like to see how it wears over a few months.
This is a well made item. The stitching is very well done and the materials are great. I'd gladly paid more had it been made in the U.S.
The sound of the HD555 is astonishingly good. I bought these headphones for my wife since she didn't like in-ear phones. I was a bit skeptical regarding sound quality given the sub $100 price. But the sound is astonishingly well defined, responsive, trebles are very well differentiated and even the bass is quite good. What astonished me was in particular that they sound, to some extent, better than my Shure 315 in-ear monitors. This is surprising given that the latter were quite a bit more expensive and given that it's rather easier to design something that needs to work close to the ear canal. Overall, they're terrific, in particular if you like music & vocals produced by real instruments rather than Hip Hop.Obviously, you want to remove the two pieces of foam which downgrade the HD595 to the HD555. Removing them takes about 5 minutes maximum (remove the cushions, speaker covers, remove the 3 screws holding the speakers in place, and remove the 1x2in foam damping the sound glued to the speaker casing). You'll be surprised how much better they sound after that. No, I'm not joking. This is a standard case of product differentiation, just like the different speed bins on processors or some harddisk platter capacities.
I love the sound and quality of the headphones. Unlikely to find anything comparable for the price. My only complaint is that the cord is about three times longer than needed.
Using router with Linksys wireless cards and cable broadband service. Was extremely easy to set up. Nearly plug and play. I get high speed access comparable to direct cable model connection throughout house and on patio. Also using wireless printserver which took an hour + on phone with Linksys tech support to get going. Excellent tech support as well.
We got these stereos for two of our kids' bedrooms. They're fantastic! Not too loud, small package yet still has decent sound quality, some preset EQ settings. A great first stereo system!We especially like the audio port to plug in external devices- perfect for if they're ever allowed their own iPod!
I question this drive's reliability.This drive achieves its capacity by hooking two disk drives in tandem and making them appear as one drive. When the 320GB version of this item, which I bought less than a year ago, ground to a halt during a disk write, the two-drive design complicated my attempts to recover data.Here's what happened: When my 320GB LaCie crashed, LaCie claimed that the problem was incompatibility with Windows XP's latest service pack. At their recommendation, I downloaded software from their web site that was supposed to update the drive's firmware. The software couldn't see the disk, and wouldn't install the firmware upgrade. LaCie said I should run the software on a computer without Win XP. I tried that, but the software still couldn't see the disk. Maybe, I thought, that was because the disk was already toast.LaCie offered to fix or replace the drive under the warrantee, but they would not attempt to recover or preserve data. I decided to hold off sending it to them and use grc.com's Spinrite to try to recover data. I removed the drives from the case, possibly invalidating the warrantee, and connected them to the motherboard of a spare computer. Spinrite warned me that the disk was operating out of spec. As it proceeded, it found numerous bad sectors, which it is attempting to recover. It's been running now for two weeks!Just before the 320GB unit crashed, I had bought a second LaCie unit, this d2 BigDisk 500GB Extreme model. I tried doing the firmware upgrade on that unit, using both WinXP and Win2000 computers. No success. The software couldn't see the disk. Is LaCie's upgrade software really any good?This new unit occasionally freezes during disk writes, causing the loss of portions of the file being written. The 320GB unit did that, too, but I didn't heed the warning. Now I'm afraid to store anything on this 500GB unit that I wouldn't want to lose.At work, we've been using Maxtor units. No problems have appeared with them.
The Griffin RocketFM transmitter is an excellent little gadget, in my experience. The hook-up was easy, and the sound quality is good enough to listen to, being at about the same level of quality that my computer speakers produce. I did not need to reset the FM frequency. The thing automatically set itself as the sound output, and when I disconnect it, the sound output automatically returns to the computer speakers. I have a lot of Christmas music files, and I was able to play them during the season anywhere in the house, and outside the house, too. The maximum distance for clear reception was about 50 feet. I do recommend this item. It even impressed my computer tech son-in-law.
...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.
The cartridge was what I wanted. You shipped it quickly. I will order from you again.
good pen for a tabletpc.im using it on my IBM X41tablet and it works great.i only wish it was a soft grip pen, the weight and thickness is fine but wheres the softgrip?!for a pen over $40 it should have a softgrip.also the eraser is a little scary erasing with on the tablet. i suggest using a screen protector. i got mines from Strong Engineering and i no longer fear sratching the screen.i dont really use the pressure sensitive aspects of the pen. but they do work. be sure to realign your tablet to this pen because it uses a conic(cone) tip instead of the lead-like-tips of other tablet pens.
I researched things pretty well before buying, and I am very pleased with this camera. I was leery of noise warnings, but I really don't know what they're talking about. I'm looking at hugh enlargements on my computer and they are great. It will do just about anything you can think of for it to do. Auto-bracket? Yes. Fill-flash? Yes.Shutter or Aperture manual control? Yes. It even has an included filter adapter (size 52mm) that takes my old camera filters. Plus a recharger.There's so many things on this camera it will boggle your mind. It even has a fake "SLR" sound when you press the shutter (is this common?) I couldn't resist the Leica lens. Read the reviews on the net. It just plain looks impressive, too.
I recently purchased this microcassette recorder for my college classes. Although my dual action timer didn't work with my 90 minute tape, it does have a lot of other handy features. It has a quiet auto reverse and forward mode. Its convenient voice activated recorder works great on saving battery power,too! It records conversations well and is handy for meetings, classes, etc. You can use it with, or without, the microphone attachment. Its size is also very handy and would fit almost anywhere. Most of all, it's a good price for what you get.
After carefully requesting this model NB-5H, I was hoping to take pictures in december...however, never got the right one, they sent a NB-5L which doesnt even come close to the 5H version. Therefore, I have to rate this with the lowest mark.
I'm on my third Presto of this model dating back 15 years. I have a bias that percolators make the best coffee and anyone reading this probably concurs. The Presto makes good coffee. The reason I have had to replace the unit is the electrical cord which plugs in at the base of the pot is made of hard-plastic, which with age cracks and loses a good connection with the prongs; the latter takes years. The pot must be carefully washed because water can seep into the seam where the stainless steel and plastic base meet. The coffee after percolating is hot and stays hot. After about 3 hours coffee will get stronger because of the constant "cooking"; there is no warming cycle. The pot makes 12 cups and has water lines on the inside at 4-6-8-10-12. The basket for the grounds has no similar marking, so you have to figure out on your own what is the proper measurement for the desired number of cups. In other reviews I read that some percolators did a poor job with a lesser number of cups than the maximum. Whether 6 or 12 it is always the same--good.
My husband loves popcorn more than any other human being on earth. He's worn out several of the old-fashioned electric kind, and they all made a mess, splattering oil all over the kitchen counter, walls, etc. I bought him the Presto PowerPop primarily to contain the mess to the microwave--but not only is there no mess to clean up, the popcorn it produces tastes much better than the popcorn made with the StirCrazy popper he used before! (We're using the exact same brand of corn.)I heartily recommend this popper, it pops nearly 100% of the kernels, makes a perfect amount for two people to share, tastes great and is easy to use!
Our new percolator, whom we have named "Bubbles," makes a pretty good cup of coffee on occasion, but a little more control over the length of brew time would be a welcome feature. Our previous percolator, "Betty," had this ability and, since both my wife and I like a stronger cup of coffee, it is one we should have included in our purchase considerations. There are times when all we get is a cup of hot water, which seems more like a defect than anything else.While Bubbles makes a good cup of coffee sometimes, the price is reasonable, and we are working hard to adjust. Like Betty, she also emits an almost erotic series of moans and sobs throughout the percolating process.I miss Betty.
I accidentally ordered this SD as a package with the 10.2 TF3 bag and keyboard instead of the mini-SD, I was able to return it without talking to anyone just following simplified instructions on amazon's web page. I had to eat the shipping cost back to them, which is fair because I made the order error. Returned address with barcode for RMA auto generated and took to post office to mail back to them.Good system. good automated customer service.
I've had a Blackberry unit for over a year and dropped it in favor of the i705. While the Blackberry's MS Exchange and overall email integration is at the moment a little slicker, the vast amount of apps for the Palm and web access more than make up the difference. Think of it as a Blackberry handheld with a better display, the ability to read and write MS Word and Excel documents, play games and do more computer oriented things. For me as a combination business and personal user who lives out of the computer that makes it hands-down better choice than a cell-phone/Palm combo or a Blackberry. While the monthly unlimited service is expensive, its not any more so than the Blackberry's nation-wide plan. If all you want is email, get a Blackberry. If you need a real digital assistent with business email on-the-go then this is the only game in town.
THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD ON AMAZON YET. I WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPOSE TO RECEIVE THIS ITEM AS PART OF THE CYBER MONDAY DEAL THAT AMAZON WAS HAVING. I BOUGHT A CANNON A495 WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE A FREE MEMORY CARD. WELL MY ORDER CAME IN EXCEPT THERE WAS NO MEMORY CARD. SO I CALLED AMAZON THREE TIMES AND THEY KEPT GIVING ME THE SAME SOB STORY THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THE FINAL TIME I CALLED I SPOKE TO ONE OF THEIR REPRESENTATIVES NAMED SARAH WHO SAID THEY WOULD HELP. THEY TOLD ME I SHOULD REORDER THE MEMORY CARD AND THEY WOULD REFUND MY MONEY ONCE IT CAME IN. WELL I DID EXACTLY WHAT THEY SAID I RECEIVED AN EMAIL WITH A TRACKING NUMBER. WHEN I USED THE TRACKING NUMBER IT SAID THE PACKAGE WAS ALREADY DELIVERED BUT I NEVER RECEIVED IT. SO HERE I AM WRITING THIS REVIEW BECAUSE AMAZON AND THIS SELLER FAILED TO LIVE UP TO THEIR END OF THE BARGAIN.
I have used this particular model for about 10 years. I love the ease of use. The only drawback which has been the single problem for me is once the inner little rubbery rings get dirty (that control vertical and horizontal scrolling), they stop working nicely. I'd love to find out how to properly clean them, and keep it working; then I'd have no complaints whatsoever, and would happily give it a 5-star rating.
I have been hunting for the perfect digital camera for travel for quite some time. I historically have been a "Canon Man" and I love my Elph, G5 and 20D but having read many positive reviews in several magazines as well as online photo sites, I decided to pick up this Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3. Having just returned from vacation in Turkey with over 800 pictures and 20 movie snippets, I'm convinced I found it in this camera.Now what, you may ask is a "travel camera?" It's perhaps more a marketing term as can't ALL camera's travel? Of course they can but then this has a few features that make it a perfect travel companion. For one, it's compact. Not quite as compact as a deck of cards but small enough that I took it every where all day and night long. This is a key benefit when you are traveling as you never know when you might want to capture that perfect shot. Another feature is that it has a very versatile 10x optical zoom lens ranging from 28mm to 280mm. This zoom proved very handy when I needed to capture a shot over hundreds of mutually admiring touristy heads. The wide angle also did a fine job - particularly when I was trying to capture the entire remarkably restored Ephesus library. At the end of the day, I wanted to go back and review my pictures. The photo review features not only allow you to scroll through previously taken pictures but another mode gives you a calendar view so that you can go back and see all the pictures you took last Wednesday when you were in Istanbul.Since I consider myself a photo snob and self declared "pro-consumer", I was very interested in photo quality. Again, the camera didn't disappoint yielding sharp images, accurate colors and very little noise - particularly at the lower ISO settings. I tried as much as possible to keep it in the 100 to 200 ISO range. I upped the ISO to 800 when I was touring the mosques resulting in more noise but no more so than any other camera in this class.Battery life was great but if you are going to travel, pick up another battery as you'd hate to run out of juice mid-day. It may not be necessary but I'm a big believer in fully running your battery down before recharging it. I was able to plug the charger into the wall using only a prong converter - no voltage adjuster necessary since the charger is a variable 110 to 220 volts.I could go on and on but I think you get the idea that I would recommend this camera - not just for travel but for any other photography pursuit.
I bought this for my 7 year old nephew and he loved it. It was easy for him to use. It was available in cool colors. It even worked great, until he dropped it in the toilet!
For my iPod, I used the apple earbuds for a while. I probably put them through all hell and they still worked great. I just found them to be uncomfortable. I got these V-Moda's to replace them. They sounded great, but are exceedingly fragile. They broke within a week. I am a typical college student, so I always just put my computer, iPod, whatever else in my bookbag. The apple earbuds lasted and held up well, these didn't. The plastic is incredibly thin and the earphones cracked for no apparent reason. I am extremely disapointed and am sending them back.
I have been buying flash drives since they first came out and as their capacity gets larger and larger, I keep buying the next larger capacity ones. So far, the only one that has failed is the Centon DataStick Pro (4 GB). I filled it up with data as a back-up for my hard drive and just went to get some of that data and it can not be read. I took it to a friend and his newer computer can not read it either. I tried on a brand new Windows 7 machine and it can not read it. It is the first drive of this type that I have seen fail and I have quite a few different sizes and brands.
Looked all over for this replacement battery...Found it at Amazon! Quick transation and shipping. Delivered in a few days. Charged it up and it worked fine...I haven't been able to use the JVC Digital Camcorder since the battery died 2 years ago. Now I can make home movies again!
I bought this sub for my husband, because I was sick and tired of the huge black box that sat next to our couch. It was an eyesore. I own some of the Cambridge computer speakers and was really impressed with their sound for the money, so I gave this a try. Now we both have what we want. My husband gets a great sounding subwoofer that shakes our walls during fly by scenes of Top Gun, and I get a good looking sub that doesn't make our living room look like am electronics yard sale. My husband especially loves the remote on the subwoofer. Great idea- and adds a cool factor that he shows off to his buddies.
While this sound card does not need a driver for Apple OS X it is almost unusable because of the terrible noise and buzzing sounds when playing sounds. I have tried it on at least four different Macs and it just doesn't work the way it should. Noise during playback is almost unbearable. Sure it is only a $1.98 but, it is not worth that.
Both the cards I bought had problems. One lost data completely and can't be used at all now -- and that was after minimal use.
These headphones sound amazing! I have never owned headphones that cost more than $50 so im not saying these are the best on the market, but they sound great for the price. Just make sure you have a good adapter if plugging them into an ipod or a similar jack because I tried the headphones with a cheap adapter and they sounded ok but not good. Then i switched to a better adapter and they sound great! The better adapter only cost $2 so its not like its gonna empty your wallet for a better adapter. I highly recommend they headphones to those who cant spend $300 on a pair, and also get a quality adapter.
Like most "Tech" products these days the Users Manual could be improved. Voice quality is very good. I would like to see an Emergency Facilities (Hospital) feature added. Overall, very good device.
A battery is a battery, what pleased me here was that they had what I needed. None of the stores in my area had this battery. And the price I got two batterys for a third less than the price of one at the store that offered to order for me.
Another hit from ATI! I just played FARCry with this video card and it worth it cost. Just a great choice.
My husband ordered this. I know he replaced the headphones to find a pair that was more comfortable, but he really likes the radio. He said the quality of the sound is excellent. The station signal stays constant with no fading in and out or static. He is well-satisfied with his purchase.
since purchasing the Macally i have been pleased with it.. the only fault is the placement of the 2 ports.they are arkward for my use I would rather have them placed on either side like the apple keyboard. they would be much easier to use. my usb computer light keeps coming out of the port. that is my only complaint. I like the feel of the keys and it is a nice size. would purchase again if I needed a new keyboard.
Was a breeze to install (pun intended). A bit noisy when it runs (a quiet buzz,) but not objectionable. I did remove the thermal compound pad that came installed on it, and used the Arctic Silver 5 just to be sure of good heat conduction.
No complaints. I bought this for my digi cam and it has worked fine for almost 5 months now.
I've owned the 50" version of this TV (TH-50PZ700U) for about 2 years now and it's superb. The HD picture is excellent, and standard digital looks much better than on any LCD. So when I started looking for a 42" for our bedroom, I wanted something in the same league. While waiting for Panasonic's newest version (TH-42PZ800U) to come down in price, I found a great deal on a Toshiba LCD. No matter what I tried I couldn't get the standard channels to look anything like my Panasonic. The black levels weren't at all up to par and even the HD channels weren't sharp.After returning it, I saw an awesome deal on the TH-42PZ700U refurbished from Amazon Warehouse. It arrived quickly and might as well be new. And the picture is just as amazing as that of my other TV. Don't know what I was thinking trying out others. Maybe the new line of Panasonics has higher contrast ratios and four speakers, but the picture and sound of this TV are more than adequate for me. For larger TVs (42" and above), I still prefer plasmas for their realistic colors and black levels. Of all the plasmas, this Panasonic has to be at the top of the list even though it's not the latest model!
This digital picture frame is probably the biggest money-waster you will ever have. I have just received one as a gift and nothing works on it. The screen is supposed to be touch-sensitive but it is not; the buttons have response time of well over 2 seconds! By the time the "copy" button activates the "copy" screen, the picture I wanted to save on the digital frame has moved on... furthermore, once the option does come up, it won't go away and I cannot even see the next 2 pitures showing. I have not been able to save any of my pictures on the built-in memory! The picture quality is very poor! In the age of flat screen monitors, this is a BIG junky! Save your money!
I use it on my Epson 1270 and am very pleased with the results. Yeah, it runs out a little too quickly -- but the printer (and ink cartridge) produce incredible images.
The cable arrived promptly in a sealed bag and was put in place easily allowing me to slide the CPU back and forth easily.Good product, exactly as advertised.
Do get custom earplugs moulded at a hearing aid store to insert the Etymotic 4S into then the full potential of these earbuds will become obvious: crystal clear realistic sound, deep bass, balanced midrange, sparkling highs, 30 dB of external noise suppression and fatigue free listening for the entire day.
I bought the V1003. Just the same one but with 10 MP.This camera has good quality pics/ 10 MB. It is kind of slow. I bought one about 25 days ago. THERE IS ONE BIG FLAW. The LCD screen is not protected. Many digital cameras do have a protective HARD COVER for the LCD screen. This camera is TOO DELICATE. I have bought more than 5 digital cameras for the last 5 years. This is the FIRST ONE that I broke the LCD screen.
This is a great camera - especially for the price. HP makes the camera-computer interface software very user-friendly and it takes great pictures as well. It has a nice big LCD screen and the Lithium-Ion battery lasts for a long time for me. I recommend this camera very highly.
This is by far the softest earplug that I have ever used. Other earplugs hurt the inside of my ear canal and are very uncomfortable for long periods of time.I have been told by management that I am very picky when it comes to ear protection! Well whom has to wear them for extended periods of time?I was very happy to find them at a price I could afford. DO NOT settle for second best DEMAND the best!!Howard Leight LL1 Laser Lite Earplugs no cords.
order 3 only problems with them is no manual but you can downlaod a pdf manual from sansa. 2 of the 3 downlaoded differenly don't know why. but a good mp3 player.
i bought this for my boat tower speakers, wow. they sound great, and are marine grade, so now i just hope they hold up to the marine enviroment. love the sound, and was really easy to install, and i am no pro.
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.
Gave this to my boyfriend for Christmas last year and he absolutely loves it. Works fantastic! You really have to learn how to use all the features and it might take a while if your not a techno geek, but once you get it down you are gonna love this camera. Get a 4g chip for it and you'll probably never need another one. Very easy to install and transfer to your computer so you can burn discs or just print. Highly recommend!!
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.
Camera WAS simple to use, but died 2 weeks after buying--screen is now only black and won't take picture. Instruction manual is a waste of paper. We'll see what Kodak says about warranty service.Pics were ok, lots of red-eye and lots of blur if you were not still as a statue.Screen could be brighter for outside use. Don't plan on using the LCD in the sun.Lots of features on this camera, but appears it still needs some development work.
I've become resigned to wires and cables. They are a fact of techno life. However, sometimes the clutter effect comes from having excess wire and cable trailing everywhere. This 3 ft. black cable turned out to be just the ticket for replacing an 8 ft. yellow cable that was a real eyesore.A small price for a nice little improvement.
I spend as much time researching how to take proper care of my equipment as I do in choosing the equipment - simple things such as this lens hood will protect your lens from accidental damage. Don't forget a haze filter or a simple lens protector to allow you to keep it clean without scratching an expensive lens.
This CD tower by Atlantic really does hold a whopping 100 CDs in their jewel cases. It is compact and it's certainly no eyesore. I use this rack to store CDs and I have been rather satisfied.Another wonderful feature of this CD storage tower is that it requires no assembly. This comes in handy for persons like me who are "all thumbs." It can be stored just about anywhere, too--at 33 inches high this storage tower is compact while doing the job of storing your CDs in an orderly and presentable fashion.The rack is constructed of black wire with "cherrywood" knobs. Caution: at this price you shouldn't expect real wood knobs. The "cherrywood" knobs look somewhat like fake wood or laminate. This is a minor disappointment, however.My only complaint is that the CD jewel cases often slide to one side or the other as they rest in their slots in this storage tower. Unless you are rather careful the CDs eventually look a bit disorderly; but again this is a minor complaint and it may not bother you.Overall, if you want an inexpensive CD storage rack this is the way to go. It is affordable, requires no assembly and lasts forever. Get one and use it in good health!
I bought this printer because of the hp brand name. I've had two other hp printers and had no real major issues with either. I was looking for an all-in-one sans fax and this one was less than what I planned to spend. I thought &quot;Great&quot;Bad move.More than once did it decide it didn't want to talk to my PC anymore. It would work fine one day and then the next day my computer insisted I did not have a printer. No wires were moved, the printer icon still showed as being an installed printer, and nothing different was done in the process of printing. It just ceased to exist as per my PC. The cheap remedy was reinstalling the software (I've learned a long time ago that troubleshooting telephone calls are too expensive and not all that helpful). I have had the printer over a year and I have had to reinstall the software three times. Don't let the time fool you; I rarely use this printer.One bright spot, which seems consistant with the other reviews, is printing photos from a digital camera. When this printer actually decides it wants to print, photos come out very nice. So I will give credit where credit is due. And that's what saved this printer from becoming a &quot;one star&quot; review.Conclusion: read the reviews, don't trust a brand name all the time, and (unless you want to print photos at random) avoid this printer.
This product was everything I hoped it would be. It finds routes that i never would have known about. I definitely like the turns being announced with the street names. It makes things so much easier.
This keyboard not only allows you to select the color (blue,red,or violet) but the light comes up through the keycaps themselves and the key lettering lights up. Perfect for the non typist who needs or likes to work in very low lighting conditions.
This camera gives the best photographic results of any camera I've ever worked with. Ease of use and wonderful quality results in a perfect personal rating of this camera.
This device is very impressive. I'm an electrical engineer and would recommend this for anyone. It's a low cost substitution to other more expensive RF remote controls. I am able to hide all of my equipment, use a cheap universal remote with this device and it works just fine.
Bought this like so many day after thanksgiving. Being one who likes new technology but not wanting to pay for it I thought that perhaps this TV may be a way to have my cake and eat it too. Not to mention I am very familar with most stores return policies should I not be happy with a product. This TV impressed me from the start and after some minor adjustments to the picture and the sound (to eliminate the buzz) I was very impressed and happy with the picture. Ive never had an actual HD signal so I cant comment on that but DVD's and standard television signals look great. Wall mounting was easy enough and there is a link on the manufactures web site on how to remove base so no problem there. Its always amazing to me at the range of prices for things that perform the same function. Viewing is subjective of course and I always recall that nothing is forever and there will be something new in the years to come. When it comes I will feel better replacing it knowing I didnt break the bank to purchase it in the first place. No more 600 dollar Betamax's for me thank you very much.
Really impressed with this little diffuser! It's easy to use, fits perfectly, and not combersome to use. I would recommend this to anyone using flash in their photography!
Not up to the usual custom brackets quality. It is just plastic and doesn't fit particularly securely on my CB Junior. It will twist around as it has no molding to make it fit securely on the bracket arm. So it only just does its job for me holding a light weight microphone in lace. It would need readjusting all the time with something as heavy as a big flash or large microphone. Looks like the locking shoe mount is much better and costs the same price.
This hard drive so far is great i have had no problems it was simple to install and get up and running i would reccomend this product to whoever needs to replace theirs thanks amazon for another great buying experience.Dave Costa
We could not be happier with these headphones. The adult headphones we previously used for our four year old worked very poorly for her. They were uncomfortable, did not stay on, and she could not hear well at all with them.These kidz gear headphones solve all of those problems and add important other features. They are comfortable and stay on great. Because they are cup style headphones, they block out external sound better and she can hear well even in loud places like her older sister's basketball games, which means that her mom and I can enjoy the game.These headphones have a convenient clip and volume adjustment that makes it easy for her to adjust the volume on her own. We have always been careful to avoid in ear headphones so we do not damage their hearing, but we did not consider volume level. These headphones come with a volume limiting adapter that keeps my little one from turning it up too loud.By the way, when I was testing the volume limiter (the headphones expand up large enough to accommodate an adult's head) I noticed that the sound was cutting out on the right ear. I left a message with the manufacturer. They called back right away and sent me two replacement volume limiters, which arrived a day or two later. Then we got a call to make sure everything was resolved to our satisfaction. Awesome.One other note. These guys sell a stereo headphone splitter cable which is very inexpensive. http://www.amazon.com/Kidz-Gear-Headphone-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0044FSSMY/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1295725153&sr;=1-2 We bought one from walmart that works just fine, but we could have bought one from kidz gear for less.
This sub has plenty of power. It is literally capable of rattling the walls. It has all the controls you would want. I replaced an old (non-Polk) sub that finally failed after several years and immediately noticed the difference from the old one. The old sub was decent but not as impacting as this one. Would recommend and the price was right.
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 :-)
If you're like me and work from your car, your office, your computer and your laptop, this is a gotta-have gizmo. It comes with an attachment for a lanyard for your neck. But I attached it to my key ring so I always have it. I don't ever leave the house without it!!
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.
Installing it was a snap and i was amazed at the speed it scanns and the quality it produces. In my opinion, for the money, thats the one to have! Only problem is the lid, as it catches when closing it, which i fixed by putting some tape under the lid, right at the rear edge between the hinges. (I took it back because of the flaw and the 2nd one did the same thing and i liked it so much that i decided to fix it and keep it.)
+ To date [Nike and Aiwa previous], best sound and comfort for my 3 hour hikes.+ Prefer them to earbuds so I can hear the approach of others. I use earbuds to fall asleep to, not for any activity, much like books.+ Green color lets others know you're engaged - good on hikes, planes, cooking, trolling boss, etc.+ Stood up to good pours of water over the head on hot hike days.- cord to headphone separated after a year, do not wrap the cord around the e'phones to store. Salvaged the first set for my desk at work.- elastomer ear jam guards may peel off if you pull the unit out of a backpack, pocket, other similarly tight fabricy space, green color [again!]comes in handy at that point [oh, there it is, in the poison ivy!]
VERY NICE PRINTER BUT INK EATER. THE BC-21e CARTRIDGE WORKS ONLY FOR 20 PAGES, IT COST $39.00 TO REPLACE
Great Product!There's now a firmware fix for the auto shut-off.My unit has a line on the setup screen to immobilise this feature.Good to hear a manufacturer responding to customer feedback - thanks Vialta!I think earlier units can be upgraded too - need to contact Vialta for that.I use Vistaframe at home for the family pictures, and also for business presentations. Easy to set up and I can run Powerpoint presentations when the slides are saved as jpeg pictures.Also use it in office reception window to promote our company services.Great graphics & really wide viewing area.Previous reviewer had display problems, but mine are great.5 Stars from me.Recommended.
Although listed as an item simply for iPods, this gadget will work with many USB compatible items. Rather than buying wall chargers for all your MP3s, PDAs, cameras, etc, using this little gadget will fill all your needs. Simply plug the USB cord connected to your MP3 player right into the Swiss Gear Charger & then plug the charger into the wall. So simple anyone can use it! The charger is designed for optimum mobility by allowing the plug in blades to fold into the charger, all of which can be stowed away in a small space (such as a purse or valise). Never suffer through another day of dead batteries again!
I lost my lens cap, and replacement was needed. This appears genuine Nikon product and the price was very reasonable,and much cheaper than at Nikon stores. there are much cheaper lens caps, a one half or less that the price paid for, butmy experience is that either they are poorly designed to fit to camera lenses or develop cracks.
My son loves these lights. He put them in his computer case and you can see the lights, light up the inside of his computer threw his window. He loves the blue glow it gives. It also will flash when his music is on or he can keep it stationary. He is very happy.
I'm a little confused with the description of this item. They imply that it delivers differing output voltages for various appliances you want to power, but nowhere do they actually state this outright. It works fine for my Kyocera phone. But will it also work for a nine-volt radio or a three-volt set of noise-reduction headphones? If I find out that it does, I'll change my four stars to five.
One at home (comes with the iPaq) and one more for the office. Unfortunately, you'll also need to buy another AC adapter, or a car adapter (you can be stylin' with your car cradle) if you want to charge the thing. Only 4 stars
Product has worked great. Only issue is I have no card reader to read the SDHC so I have to connect the camera. That is my issue and not the issue of the card or the seller. Fast shipping.
I installed it in 5 minutes or less, just followed the instructions and everything worked well, I use Windows XP Home Edition.
This unit was in my possession for only 3 days. The battery cover constantly comes off and the battery will fall out.The interface and screen is pretty nice, as well as the button placement. Sound quality was also excellent.Its cheap construction cannot be overlooked. My unit's battery cover didn't even lineup correctly with the case. Pass on this one.
Overview:I got this to use with my 5d mk3 and I have been very happy with the lens overall. The lens gets very wide at 16mm and to my eye there is very little vignetting which was surprising to me given my experience with the 17-55 f2.8 I used on my 7d. I used this lens at one of my friends weddings almost the entire night and I never really felt like I needed to switch out lenses throughout the night. This lens was fast enough to capture pics the whole reception without a flash on my camera which was nice.Pros:- wide angle at 16mm with zoom up to 35mm, great for weddings or street photography- pretty fast at f2.8Cons:- none that I can think of....Conclusion:I'm very happy with this lens as it does everything I need it to do for a wide angle lens. It's fast at f2.8, goes wide to 16mm and can go up to 35mm which means I can use this lens on my camera all day when I'm on vacation without having to switch out too much!
I did receive the laptop Tiger Enterprise is a big rip off. They were going to take the money and run. Please do not order anything off them. You will never receive your item.
This little inexpensive device handles diverse lighting conditions (flourescent, incandesecent, daylight, mixed, bright or dim) with astonishing grace. The pics are reminiscent of Type C prints, gentle even in contrasty situations. You don't have a flash, and you rarely would want one, the pictures are much nicer than the flat &quot;flash face&quot; you get from most inexpensive cameras. The capture technology is CMOS rather than CCD, perhaps we'll see a lot more CMOS to come. Resolution is low,... This is a delightful product.
This works perfectly. Sound is great. It holds both cables very well. There's no distortion. You will not regret buying this.
I've used this product for a couple of months and love it. Gives good directions and have been most impressed at how quickly it re-routes.I drive to drilling rigs for a living and these locations are almost always off the beaten track. The mapping quality surprised me in the level of detail. County Roads are all here and even some 'lease roads' - though they're simply described as 'road' which is more than I'd expected.My two criticisms are (1) the dubious build quality. I drive quite a bit 'off road' and on poorly maintained roads and have noticed the sound quality degraded already from the bumping. Turning the volume level down to 50% helps a lot but I don't want to have the sound degrade so much as to be unusable. For 99% of users this is unlikely to be a significant issue.My other point is that this unit will regularly take me in different routes for an identical trip at the same time of day. Why this is, I don't know. I'm not sure that the different ways are a lot different in terms of distance and time but it's still something I'm curious about.Overall I'm very happy with this unit although I ought to have saved$40 by getting the 200W since I could live without the 'extra' mapping.
Length:: 2:00 MinsMy take - it is all good so far!Details: card is made in Japan, it is class 4 (which translates into 4 megabytes per second transfer rate), works well withCanon VIXIA HF100. For now, it is the most spacious card I could find, and it is reasonably priced per megabyte. Although, I am sure, I will be laughing at myself spending that kind of money on this capacity couple years down the row... Price to pay for progress of technology - complimentary obsolescence. I hope it is fast enough to keep up with the future models of camcorders and higher recording bandwith. Right nowCanon VIXIA HF100and its cousin HF10 max out at 17 MB/s, and that is before AVCHD compression kicks in. Next generation of camcorders will top out at 24 MB/s, - HF11 is already announced in Japan. So hoping that Class 4 will be good enough for next wave, although I might skip generation or two till manufacturers make more significant improvements that would affect my workflow. Now I need to update my computer (MacBook) to speed up conversions of AVCHD files... Demanding peripherals will drive computer hardware sales and vice versa. Never ending cycle! So time to start gathering my pennies and venture over to Apple Store.
This is the first pair of headphones I've ever paid more than $10 for, and I wasn't about to shell out much for a new one, but this product was definitely well worth it. Music sounds great, blocks out other sound pretty well, and most importantly, it's very comfy.
The product was as expected. It's a Sony so I was not concerned about having a problem. So far it has performed great.
Does what its supposed to do. You get what you pay for. Got this in a pack for my 50mm 1.4 USM.
The Garmin Nuvi 360 was invaluable to us when we traveled to Canada, especially with the French street names in Montreal and Quebec City. User friendly, just play around with it to learn its features. BE sure Jill talks to you and tells you the street names (not just "turn left"). This feature is not on the less expensive models and definitely worth the extra money for the Nuvi 360. We bought it new on Amazon and the box included all the accessories - dashmount, UBS cable, car charger, wall outlet charger. The description didn't identify anything as included, so we ordered the car charger; had to return it and pay postage to do so! But the product is terrific.
really happy with it. i needed one with a remote so i can rock my baby to sleep and be able to change a song or lower the volume.
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!
This is a great price when compared to other chargers (like a cell phone). It has really come in handy on long trips when my iPod's battery was close to dying. Works like a charm!
These are great. They go behind the ears well. I just wish the bud part that goes into the ear canal was a bit smaller. Since they don't fit perfectly, they rub and irritate the cartilage in my ear. I cannot wear them for more than an hour or so; they cause too much pain to last any longer. But, I will keep using them. Sony should make a model for female ears, just a little smaller.
Very Very good at what it does. Bluetooth works well. Very easy to learn. I recommend it to everyone
Before I settled on this lens, I bought Sigma's original 10-20mm. After four copies with centering problems and a poor response from Sigma's repair service, I opted instead for Canon's 10-22. When it arrived, I still had the last Sigma on-hand to compare.This 10-22 is lighter than the Sigma and smaller than I expected it would be. Both lenses have similar build quality, though the Canon's weight is deceptive. It's so light that it would actually feel cheaper than my 28-135 IS if not for the tighter build tolerances. Focus is about the same for all three: fast, quiet, and accurate. The 10-22 has slightly better colors, and both of my copies were even across the frame at 10mm. The only letdown has been some blurriness in the corners, but nothing too extreme, and it cleans up by f/5.6. Flare control is excellent.At 10mm, the Sigma is equally sharp or better in the center, and better in the corners, but only over 2/3 of the frame. The remaining third, usually the left, would be hopelessly blurry. It cleaned up at 20mm. By contrast, the first copy of the Canon I had was fine at 10mm, but had some centering problems at 20mm that caused blurriness on one side. The second copy was noticeably sharper across the board, so I kept it.The filter size for this lens is 77mm. That's larger than the lens design strictly requires, so you can use conventional-thickness filters without causing vignetting at 10mm. Polarizers have an uneven effect at the wider focals. Protective UV filters still work as expected, as do neutral-density filters that allow for slow exposures in daylight. Because 77mm is the largest size you're likely to encounter, it's a good place to standardize for more expensive filters. Step-down rings to adapt large filters to smaller lenses are often much less expensive than a new filter.If you're in very close quarters, this is a great walkaround lens. If you're not, you'll probably want something with more reach. I've found that it's excellent paired with the 28-135/3.5-5.6, or even better, the 24-105/4. Used conventionally, it can lend strong perspective to otherwise ordinary scenes. Reversed on a 40D with a 77mm reversing EOS mount, it becomes a 3.2X - 6.8X macro zoom with very high image quality. At top magnification, Roosevelt's ear on a dime will fill the entire frame, though you'll probably need a spotting light to see your subject to focus.The 10-22 costs about 50% more than Sigma's 10-20 f/4-5.6 and 10% more than the 10-20/3.5. Is it worth the difference? Comparing ideal copies of all three, probably not. But unless you can try a half-dozen copies of the Sigma at a camera shop, the first Canon that arrives at your doorstep is far more likely to meet your expectations.
Perfect fit and great protection. Does make it a bit harder to use the buttons on the unit, but not a deal breaker.
This case should have come with the Sony MP-3 player, it'sone of those must-have items. It's made for the Sony playerspecifically, but it's hard to find. If ordered from Sonythe price goes way up, so I was glad to find it on Amazon.I got it in a couple of days, it's constantly with my MP-3player, love this item!
I am impressed with the quality of this product, good bang for the buck. Music is crystal clear, remote control comes in handy. I would have liked a little more control over the bass instead of spending extra for a separate system. Overall, I happy with the product, it has met my need
I tried this product, but I had to send it back. I was using it primarily to listen to audiobooks during my commute to work, but there was to much static and the background music from surrounding stations near the frequency. I am still trying to find a solution to play my Sansa View through my car stero speakers.
Easy to use, compact, nothing fancy. Picks-up a lot of background noise though when using VoIP conference calls.
I need to confirm that this memory kit is 2-1gig sticks,they need to match up to what I already have installed?
These headphones not only fit my 2 year old very well, the adjustable ears have plenty of room so she'll get to use them as she grows. She was so comfortable wearing these headphones and the sound quality was fine. These headphones feel durable, so for the price, it was a great find!
Purchased this product to facilitate having a wireless connection for various devices to an HP2300d laser printer. Product was not able to allow the wireless connections desired and HP no longer supports it. Vendor has been contacted various times for a refund policy so the product can be returned. Thus far, all they have done in to tell me how to contact HP support and have made no attempt to allow me to return product for a refund. Stay away from the product and the vendor!
This is an AWESOME Remote! If your not tech savy then this is the remote for you! Very easy to setup and configure, the only downfall is in order to setup the remote you must have an internet connection. Setup is as easy as 1,2,3 1)Write down the models of the equipment you want to control. 2)Plug in your remote via USB. 3)Go to the website and click a few buttons and follow the prompts and after about 20 minutes your done! It is truly that easy. The battery life is great, and the screen is crystal clear and works perfectly! If your looking for a high end remote with out the HIGH PRICE this is the remote for you!
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).
Not exactly sure why they've changed the dock setup, but this cable doesn't work with the new iphones (and potentially next gen ipods). I also have a Nano and 3G Ipod that works perfectly with it, with excellent sound quality, but am only taking a star away because of the new lack of compatibility. If you're planning on using it w/ an iphone...beware.
WORKED REALLY WELL AFTER A FEW MONTHS DIDNT PERK A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE. VERY WEAK BREW. TO BAD. DONT KNOW WHY DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENED.THEY DONT MAKE THEM POTS LIKE THEY USED TO. JUNKY JUNKY JUNKY. WE ARE GOING DOWN THE DRAIN WITH EVERY THING THATS MADE THESE DAY.S BACK TO THE GOOD OLD FRENCH PRESS OR THE CAMPING POT .
I've been a fan of Etymotic ER6i for 6 years and used 3 sets of those. I upgraded to ER4P 2 weeks ago. I love the rich sound they produce (better in my opinion than Bose QC2 and obviously ER6i) but I hate the distracting noise the cord carries while moving around. I decided to keep this set for the sound quality but I use it only when I'm immobile. When I go to the gym I use ER6i. I got rid of my Bose QC2 already. Etymotic is the winner. Packs in a small pouch, sound quality better than I expected, ambient noise fantastically reduced and finally I love the design of the triple silicon ear-buds (which are far better then Ultimate Ears design that I used and didn't like for ambient noise was leaking in disturbing whole music experience).
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.
SATISFACTION, SATISFACTION AND SATISFACTION FOR TIME OF DELIVERY, ONLY FEW DAYS. IMAGE QUALITY AND COMPATIBILITY WITH MY CAMERA.
We bought the Tom Tom to use on our vacation but started using it on simple errands to see how it performed. We were very pleased to see and hear it working, if we missed a turn it was very quick to redirect us to get back on track. We have not had one single issue with it and are very pleased with our choice.
I don't know if I just have bad luck or worse (maybe I'm cursed). I saw that people had problems with this product and Windows XP SP2 but I got it anyways (since I had read all the KB and other hints on how to easily get it to work in 5-10 minutes even with the hassle of having to update the drivers to the Linksys supported from Microsoft's.I tried many, many times to install said adapter. Tried everything, and different combos of different things. I kept getting it to partially install and then it would malfunction and the "device" would become "lost". I would get error code 10 which when trying to research would only have something show up for if you were using Windows 2000.... not XP SP2. I uninstalled each time, rebooted when needed, and even a few other times (hence the 20 installations by the very end), and even tried on fresh new USB ports...I gave up and decided to try on another computer using Windows XP SP1.This computer did the same thing. After several trys, I asked Amazon for a replacement product (still need to send that 1st one back).Second adapter was much better. I started off this time with the XP SP1 comp figuring if I couldn't get it to work on that one, then the XP SP2 would be a lost cause...I managed to get MUCH further in the installations, and even got it partially working. But not totally... Again, like the first adapter, it would not automatically install several key items that I had to go and install manually with "add hardware wizard". So I decided to try it out on the Win XP SP2 comp (since this is our main computer and is the one with out network router etc) which is the one I would rather have it on anyways...What happens? I get the same install, go "add hardware", though I'm sure I didn't need to have some of the installed items re-done since after doing a clean uninstall/remove program etc you still have a lot of Linksys/BT stuff leftover on your computer. I managed to get more installed this time/computer and again running with my PDA (Dell Axim X50). I even got the LAN access set up and would only stop when it got the error (can't remember what it was, normal windows style code with a bunch of #'s and one or 2 letters). This came up when trying to connect. And the only thing I could see really wrong on the main computer side was that it would not let me see my device (and then to pair it, though it was paired with my PDA from PDA's side).This is due to the fact that it would never install the Bluetooth Radio section under Bluetooth Devices. Sorry, never say never. It did it once on my main computer with the old malfunctioned adpater. ONCE. Thats it. And with this adapter, I end up with problems with the bluetoothstackserver.exe file, that has to "end task" itself when I log off my user account etc. I have looked everywhere for that damn radio stuff. Nowhere to be found. Even checked my install log (which I found by accident looking for said BT Radio item(s). I scanned through it which covered ALL installs I had done on that computer with BOTH adapters and was dated. Counldn't remember the date so was just trying to find it mentioned. IT NEVER WAS. Though I swear it had installed and then lost it ONCE before...Anyways, I am now going to return this adapter back to Amazon (I wonder if I could send them both back in the same box or if I would have to send them separately - hah) and get my money back. Then I will go buy Belkin's Wireless Travel Router (3 in 1 actually and would work better with my set up and what I want to use it for anyways), from Dell (because it's cheaper there).This could be a very good product, but I just wouldn't know. Yes I did contact Linksys about it, and while live chatting with a guy that knew less about what I could try than me (and I managed to attempt, and have work, much more afterwards by myself) I told him off and said a rock could be more helpful than him, since I could at least use it to smash the adapter apart.I curse all those that had good luck with this item, and pray for any that (like me) decide to go ahead and buy this item *after* reading all the reviews for it and the problems you can (possibly) have installing it...
The frames I ordered came on time, well packed and protected for shipment. I am very satisfied with this product.
I got this chord was shocked that it was so cheap but believed it...IT'S A TOTAL FLUKE! Does not work at all! I can't even believe that this is being sold on amazon! I would expect it on ebay but not amazon! It should be removed if at all possible.
I bought this scanner about 15 months ago. The bulb broke after 8 months of light use, and was replaced under warranty. (I paid shipping.) Now, the bulb has gone out again, and the product is no longer under warranty. Microtek says it will be $80 - $100 (plus shipping) to fix. Might as well buy a new scanner. I don't recommend buying this scanner.I do like the software. All settings are customizable. The software has many more features than HP scanners I have used in the past. Plus, it is switchable between basic and advanced user interfaces.Bottom line, don't buy this scanner.
This is a very good tripod. It is compact enough to fit in my backpack; I took it everywhere with me in Italy. It is light but for the most part very sturdy. My only problem with this is connector. On one occasion, the the camera disconnected from the tripod... It only happened once, and fortunately the strap was around my hand, but it only takes once to lose over $1000 worth of lens/body. I would rate this product a 5* if this event didn't happen; I would rate it a 1* if I broke my L lens....They really need to make the connector more sturdy, as it didn't feel secure on many instances, and I worried about it...
Pros:* Reasonably comfortable. Not nearly as comfortable as my old AKGs, but there are much less comfortable head phones out there.* Looks okay. I mean, not great, but they look like an okay pair of headphones in a chunky plasticky way.* Reasonably tough. Just yesterday my foot was on the wire and I stood up. The left headphone popped off and a little piece of plastic went flying across the room. Gathering up the parts, I was able to piece it back together and it's as mediocre as new!Cons:* Sound quality. Wow. These are probably the worst sounding pair of headphones I've ever used. The previous reviewer that mentions the cheapo earbuds that came with your MP3 player will sound better is spot on. These will make you think there is something wrong with your equipment. Some people may be more used to muddy low end and terrible scratchy treble. If you aren't using them for music, they may suit you, for me these fail the most basic of requirements.* Wire. My AKG head phones had the wire come out just one side of the headphones. I miss that. These have a wire on each side. I find this design makes the headphones much more cumbersome to wear and take on and off.
Great headphones. I purchased them for $49.99 when it was an Amazon lightning deal and I'm so glad I did. Very small and compact, it really does block out surrounding sound (I use them at the local library very often with kids running around and screaming), and are extremely comfortable. I actually like the triple flanged earpieces the most and feel that for my ear, they block out the most external sounds.As for the actual build of the headphones, the wire itself does seem a little weak but I do my best to take care of them, put them in the case when not in use, and never tug on the wires. All in all, they were a great purchase and when these die (hopefully not for another year or so), I'm going to get another pair for sure.
The product is worth your money. The long cord is a great feature for me. I have to say that your ear won't feel comfortable after a while but I am OK with it overall.
Most of the bad reviews are from people who DON"T KNOW how to set up the wireless kit. Don't blame the wireless kit when it's you who don't know how to configure the wireless setup.First, go through the setup : Put in the CD & follow the direction. After you have it working with the wireless adapter plugged into your computer's USB port, go to Advance Setup & configure it to your WIRELESS ROUTER!Once you have it configure to your wireless router w/ your network key, the printer is encrypted & no longer will you need to plug the wireless adapter into the USB! Also, you no longer have to reboot every time you put your computer in standby mode. The wireless printer now works off your wireless router! It's great once you know how to set it up right!
If you wanna get away from the iPod fad and not pay bundles of cash just because its an apple ipod then this ia a very good, reliable & compareable player. Its tiny, plays videos and does everything if not more than an ipod nano. Its definately smaller than a nano did i mention that! All in all cheaper better and i love it~~~~
Just got mine this morning and already put them through the paces at the gym. Two hours of use later: they never slipped off once and my ears felt great. I used them with my iAUDIO CW300 listening to both MP3 files and FM radio. Sound quality was fantastic, especially considering I only paid $6.00 for them (green were on sale).They get my strong recommendation!!!
A much better buy is the Hawking WIRELESS G USB NETWORK ADAPTER w. Hi Gain 6db Antenna( HWU54D ) which is listed on Amazon, but no longer available. If you can find it, buy it. I have both the 54D and this device. The 54D has 6db of gain and does fold for transport. This one is cheaply made and would appear to break if stressed too much. The 54D is much more sturdy. I've owned it a couple of years and it's perking along in the living room right now doing duty on my son-in-laws desktop. I've had the 54D on the roof of my Airstream, on the roof thru a ceiling vent, inside a ziploc bag nearly 600' from the WAP and it worked well. I would be afraid to take this one on the road. The units only put out 300 mw which is less than the old walkie-talkies we played with as kids. Those put out 500 mw. The antennae are faily directional but I would have to question the gain advertised. Is this received or transmitted gain. The gain is a relative measurement anyway and can just about mean anything you want it to when referring to an antenna. We are not talking about a 60 foot satellite dish. Any true gain is going to be next to nothing because of the size of the little dish itself.I only played with the software once. If you are running Win2k or XP you don't need the software. The OS will detect it and there is an integrated program in windows that works just fine. The Hawking software is clumsy and there are no instructions on how to use it. Amazon says the 54D is not available, but a search of the web shows plenty still out there. If you plan on transport the 54D is the one to buy. If you are not traveling the U8DD will work fine.
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 inexpensive filter provides excellent protection for my Nikkor lens, without any noticeable effects on image quality. Tiffen filters are consistantly good quality at a reasonable price.
While Sony's mp3 players are always sucking and un-friendly for use, Sony's digital cameras and camcorders are mostly excellent.This one is an outstanding example.1). Sharp and high quality image;2). easy use;3). long battery life.4). excellent movie function;5). compact enough to carry around.I have an old DSC S40, which I purchased at the begining of 2006. It is an excellent camera. This is actually the main reason that I want to upgrade my camera with another Sony cyber-shot. I first picked up a DSC S500, which is poor quality. In the end , I stay on this DSC W50. It did not make me disappointed.In one word, DSC-W50 is excellent, and deserves each cents you spent on it.
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.
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.
This memory card allows you to forget how much memory you have for your camera....as it has 8GB of memory...you dont have to worry...for transferring your data so frequently......It ships quickly.....I am totally satisfied with this product and service...
Don't buy this...there are cheaper better products out there....in 1 month and a half of use and broke... Your labtop will slip off... the bottom lil slip pads fall off very easily... the wire connection is fragile...if you get cought on something...it will rip the wire off... it was a waste of money and time for me!
This camera is large if you are used to the little qute digitals that slip into a shirt pocket or a small purse. I like a camera that feels more substantial and this one does. Great zoom and very versital adjustments. Good stabilization too. I have used it often already and have no complaints. Battery life seems to be great. One thing though, you will have to get an SD card or a gig or more as 7.1 megs is alot of resolution. The built in memory only nets you 4 to six pictures at full 7.1
As everyone else has noted, the Nikon rechargable batteries only last for a couple of flash pictures before they go dead.
They don't work worth a crap on the SB800 flash,,,, Twice now my flash just fell off my Beauty Dish and hit the floor... I even used pliers to tighten it, still don't hold the flash good... Just not engineered right.. I have a tether cord on my flash not just in case...
This is a great little tripod for the price.It's best for a point and shoot small camera but it will even work with a DSLR if you are careful.If you want something a bit better and more versatile, check out the GorrilaPod:Joby GP1-01EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey)This can be attached to the edge of a chair or a pole, etc.At any rate, it's nice to not have to put your camera directly down on a surface and you can use this to get a level shot no matter how the surface is. I also use it to get a bit of elevation when recording videos of myself at my computer, etc.
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 got this because I had an old CD-ROM drive from a Powermac G5 system I once had and wanted to make use of it. Actually I had a task of transfering my step-dad's entire cd collection to his new ipod.I didn't want to over-stress the drive on my Macbook Pro, and so I decided to give this adapter a try.Well, it connected to my system without any problems. I didn't have to install any drivers and it works on both my OS X and windows XP partitions.I am very satisfied and would recommend it.
Performs well and is equivalent to the original supplied by Panasonic (for Lumix DMC-FZ50 camera)
I have experienced tons of flare in my night shot photos, and this is just too much for me. got this for free with my 55mm f/1.8d so no complain about the price but the quality of this filter is just HORRIBLE. well, it is better than leaving my new lens naked, but as soon as i find a good filter that can protect my lens in all day use, this is gonna get smashed.
The camera broke shortly after we purchased it. When we sent it in for repair we were told that our warranty was void because the camera had been dropped. The camera had not been dropped! So, not only was this camera a waste of money, so was the extended warranty because once Olympus voided the manufacturer's warranty the other was no good either. What a waste of money!
These are no where near higher end headphones, but for the price I can't complain too much. I like the over-the-ear design as this is the main reason I bought them. They're semi-comfortable. The head band on the very top hurts my head after extended use. The sound itself is acceptable for the price.Overall, good bang for the buck.
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.
Fits like a glove, and protects the radio. There is a pocket for your ipod. Great product.
Pros: Fast processor; built-in keyboard, Bluetooth, and 2-megapixel camera with flash; large, sharp display; removable battery; precise battery meter.Cons: Bulky; camera is slow to start up and shut down; no built-in Wi-Fi.Summary: Sony's NZ90 is significant not because it's going to be the world's greatest handheld (though it might be) but because it raises the bar. A built-in 2 megapixel camera with flash, Bluetooth, mpeg movie record and playback, MP3 playback, voice recorder--these obviously are way beyond the basic to-do list/address book/calendar. If you buy an MP3 player, a 2MP camera, a voice recorder, and a color PDA, you may very well spend [a lot of money]. Having it all in one is nice. Sony's not perfect; they need to kick the memory stick habit and support CF/SD cards, which are much cheaper and more versatile. As others point out, the onboard RAM seems a bit stingy, though PalmOS doesn't require as much as PPC. Anyway, I'm excited to see this happening and I hope a bunch of other companies copy Sony. Competition is good for everyone!
I would recommend this to all the home users who are looking for cheap and reliable wireless connection. It is easy to install but the firmware is buggy. I had to call tech support to help me reinstall the firmware after my first attempt caused the red light on the unit to flash. Also, the D-link DI713P is pretty good. However, the D-link is a little bit confusing to configure at first.
The toshiba has it's built in WiFi, but that is only good when an access point is available. A few changes to the 'connections' settings and the Ethernet CompactFlash card is up and running. The provided driver adds extra functionality, and installation was easy. The documentation is a little 'thin' but told me what I needed to know to get the card working on the work network. Wireless is the way to go, but when there are no access points around, this card fills the need.
I bought this GPS for my second car. For my other car we bought the TomTom. We got a great deal on this model and thought that Garmin had a great name in GPS and decided to take a chance. Bad Choice - I was very surprised at the inaccuracy of the Garmin compared to TomTom.If I was going to the same place 5 times, I would get 5 different directions. After 1 month of getting lost and frustrated, I returned this item and went back to TomTom. I have to say I was very surprised with Garmin and Disappointed.Positives -Great window suction mountaverage battery lifeease of useSize of unitLarge ScreenNegativesAccuracy of directionsscreen does not keep up with driving - Many times screen would fall behind where I was on screen causing me to miss turnsHope this review is helpful! You need to decide what is most important to you when buying a GPS
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.
I picked up one of these HD-Ready televisions on Craigslist not knowing what to expect. I was surprised reading all of the negative reviews here at Amazon. I was initially disappointed by the picture quality but after adjusting it over a period of time I can claim that it has a fantastic picture. There is some geometrical distortion in the lower right corner but nothing you will notice in a normal viewing. No crt will have perfect geometry any way.Actually there is little difference between an LCD and this TV with a good HD signal which really surprised me. I was thinking of getting a Sony HS420 or something but have decided to keep the Toshiba. With a DVD the SVM or scan velocity modulation may help sharpen the picture but on a HD source it really screws up the picture. Turn it OFF! It seemed to produce a layer of grunge or something on the screen which looked horrible and that was with it on LOW. Once I turned the SVM off and turned the sharpness somewhere between 0 to 50% it looked fantastic. Since it doesn't have an HD tuner I am using a Samsung DTBH260F with an HDMI cable. The brightness and contrast settings will help tweak the PQ but contrast can be adjusted quite high with a really vivid picture if desired.Since it is in a side room and not used much it should last for years.
I ordered Canon PSC-100 Soft Compact Case on Dec 1st and today is Dec 18th, I still have not seen my order. I emailed alphacraze my order info, I got a reply several days later says please send them the order info. I sent those info to them again, and I have not heard from them ever since. I am planning to file to my Credit Card company for fraud charges.
The Sunpak 620-080 tripod fit inside this case okay. Unfortunately the strap is non-adjustable and has almost no clearance between it and the case, thereby making it impossible to carry on the shoulder. I found this to be a most undesirable feature and shipped it back for a refund. I do not recommend this 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.
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.
I can't see any difference between the original one and this battery. Why paying 3 times more just for the name "Panasonic" or "Leica" on it?
Product OK, cord not the problem. Found other problem with power jack base of camera, someone jammed and cross threaded. thank you.
I am thankful to have found this suction cup mount for our GPS. Our original mount broke after many years of use. Without it, the GPS itself is less useable. Thanks for selling such a needed product.
Works better then I though on photo. Prints faster then my old one.
I love this little player. It takes up no space on my desk or suitcase and allows me to get rid of those uncomfortable IPOD ear buds. Although the speakers aren't surround sound, they do for up close and personal listening which is what I'm using them for.
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.
I've tried a lot of earbud styled headphones, and this pair has lasted me a year now and it is still going. It has surprised me with its durability, and I have been wearing these to sleep for that long, and I haven't had any problems. At first I didn't like these, I actually got them by mistake as I had a similarly named Sony Earbud set. I didn't like them because I felt that its particular style was going to fall out of my ear, but when I wear them I tend to forget they are there unless the cord snags on something, which was another thing that has surprised me. The price for this specific pair has actually gone down from when I originally purchased it. If they are ever to fail on me, I would most likely get a new pair. I like this pair for its ability to let me hear outside noise, and I use in-ear monitors when I don't want to hear anything. So, they are indeed a decent pair if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money, and you're music player or whatever has a good equalizer, and or you're not too picky regarding sound.
My grandaughter was so excited to get this Barbie Girl, she loves to be able to go online now and fix her girl up and buy things for her little home and pets. It's awesome, and she loves the MP3 player too!
They look neat, sound fair, and tangle quite easily. Despite their appearance, they really are not well designed for active people. While running, sweat somehow manages to run down the plastic clips and &quot;flood&quot; the ear buds. It did not long before they started to sound weak, and lose bass response. Finally my right side blew, even though my MP3 player has a pretty mild sound output.I got a few months of use out of them, and am debating getting a new pair. I don't like the idea of disposable hardware; I expected much better from Sony.
The mouse and keyboard are very nice...as long as you expect to want to throw one or both components out the window a few times a week.Pros:Excellent designLong range (and because it isn't IR things don't have to face eachother)Good driver support&quot;Cool&quot; factorMouse is extremely comfortableCons:No charger for the mouse (and it drains batteries in a week or two of normal usage)Keyboard frequently has a &quot;stuck&quot; key (letter starts scrolling across the screen for a good 30 seconds, nothing to do but click someplace safe and let it pass--most fun when it is the backspace key and you watch your e-mail disappear)Keyboard frequently stops responding for random periods of timeMouse is occasionally laggyThis problem experienced by myself and many other users (as reported on review forums): after a while of usage (days to months), the computer will stop responding to the keyboard or mouse even though it can &quot;see&quot; it. This has nothing to do with batteries, and cannot be fixed until the user jumps through hoops. Search around the internet if you experience this problem, though the technique to fix it is not failproof. I have had to go through the process twice in two days now.Microsoft's included Bluetooth transceiver is not truly Bluetooth compatible. You -must- use the included transceiver with the Bluetooth mouse and keyboard (except for rare lucky people, but Microsoft says this is a tiny percentage of people), but the transceiver doesn't support the full spectrum of Bluetooth peripherals that other transceivers do, such as PDAs. If you plan to use a Bluetooth PDA with the transceiver, forget it. In most cases you cannot use the included transceiver for the mouse and keyboard, and a second non-Microsoft transceiver for PDAs. One transceiver per computer, tops.I wish I had read the user reviews before I purchased this product. I plan to buy a Logitech MX Duo in the near future to replace this flawed product.
I just don't like the huge ear plugs that are on this set. Even though they have volume control, it is horrible. If you are going to spend little on a pair, there is a similar product from the same company with earbuds...the volume control is much better and I never had to put it all the way up.To me, they aren't even worth it if they are a penny with free shipping. I gave them away.
works well for my LCD TV and computer, even some review said it does not work good. easy to setup.
I searched high and low to find speakers that could dock & charge my Sansa C250. This speaker was exactly what I was hoping it would be. The C250 docks no problem, and the sound is good. I ordered at the last minute as a gift, so had to do 2-day shipping and it came on time as scheduled.
I bought this HP based upon past experiences with HP products. This is THE worst printer I have ever used in my life. The software does not work. When I first bought it and ran the install, it didn't work. Checking the HP web site, it stated in order to re-install, you had to edit the registry! Who ever heard of such a thing for a simple printer install. I finally noticed a new version of the software. I installed that and it still works some times, and other times not. I spend more time reinstalling the printer software than I do creating the documents I'm trying to print. I wish more than anything that I had returned this the day I bought it and couldn't get it to install. Do yourself a favor and pass on this model.By the way, I have been working with PCs since the IBM AT so I would say for the most part I do know what I'm doing. And again, never have I seen such a bad printer from HP.
Manufacturers description says it can be extended 5' from the card, but the cable is only 40 inches long. It barely reaches from my computer to the top of my desk and it cannot reach to my desired location. It works, but if I had known the cable was so short I would not have bothered to buy it.
Try this, you won't regret it! Size would be the only con ... but then it's far better than regular binoculars.
After reading a couple of negative reviews, I tempered my enthusiasm for buying one of these but did so anyway since the price was right (I received a $20 rebate). In short, the device has far exceeded my expectations. My intended use for it is on the road with my Dell 700m laptop (with XP SP2), which has a 1280x800 display resolution. Given some of the reported driver problems, I was a bit concerned that the laptop's rather unique screen size might pose a problem with the PCTV, but was wrong. Install was trivial. On system reboot after the install, the software runs a comprehensive diagnostic to make sure everything is in order. For me, everything worked as advertised. I also installed the software on my desktop just to see the comparison, especially since my desktop is a two monitor system. If anything, it works even better there, although I can't drag the TV window over to the 2nd monitor.The image is far superior to the 7" LCD TV I have for use during power outages we may get in Florida courtesy of hurricanes, and at about 1/3rd the cost, not to mention at a tiny fraction of both the weight and the size. In fact, at full screen it is at least as good as any TV set at a comparable distance. This was a pleasant surprise, although I personally would consider it a waste to use my desktop as a full size TV. The fact that you can record using it is gravy. The (measured) power draw on my laptop's battery is nominal, almost no worse than running without it.I would have rated this product a 5, except for the following annoyances, none of which is fatal:a) as I'm sure Pinnacle is aware, the driver needs more work. In messing with the "fine tuning" controls, I blue-screened my laptop's system. While I have not experienced any spontaneous failures of this sort from the software (unlike my experience with products from larger companies ... hear that Sony?), it is something that shouldn't happen and indicates some elements of the driver are not quite right. I have now run the product for a number of hours with no other failures, and that includes bringing it up and down, plus competing with other processes for system resources.b) you can manually set most channels, but the interface does not show Channels 2,5, and 7, one of which is used by one of our local stations (however, it does pick it up under auto-scan). It's a mystery as to why these channels are not present for manual setting. Perhaps more annoying, there does not seem to be any way to retain two sets of channel settings, say one for cable and another for antenna.c) the system comes with a remote control, which I won't use, but does not come with an antenna. I would suggest to Pinnacle that it makes more sense to provide an appropriate travel antenna and skip the remote. I now have to locate a suitable antenna to replace the length of coax I've been using for tests (the coax actually provides a startingly clear picture on some channels).Since my install was problem free, I can't say anything pro or con regarding Pinnacle's support for the product as I have no pressing reason to contact them.All in all, I think this is a superior device, so long as you plan to use it with an appropriate machine (USB2 is a must, and your hardware probably should be of relatively recent vintage, for example). The device is very light and compact and so makes a nice addition to my travel machine, not to mention provide me with an exceptional emergency TV.
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.
I am just using this to back up my itunes but so far it has been great. It transfers really fast for a USB device too. I am sort of angry I paid 60 dollars more than what is listed here because I bought it at Staples. I guess I will know better next time. I hope this doesn't fail as it seems to have done for some of the other reviewers. You have to be pretty careful with computer equipment. I think a hard case might be a good investment.
I bought this MP3 for running, and because it was so cute. I brought it home, charged it up, and put my music on. Took it to the track and it worked, but the battery died after about 30 minutes. Brought it home, re-charged it, and it would never work again. I exchanged it for another one, and the same thing happened. It worked one time. I finally just took it back and got my money back...
The black cartridge only lasted for 10 copies and the color is still going. I wish that the black would still work.
I ordered this knife because of the great review America's Test Kitchen gave to the 8" version. I was taking a chance because the 6" knife wasn't mentioned in the review and it has paid off very well. This knife is sharp, light, and perfect for my hand. It slices, dices, chops and in general does everything a knife is called upon to do. I wouldn't use it for boning, skinning, or whittling because I don't do any of those things. But, for cutting up an onion this one is perfect.
As usual for any order by or through Amazon the price was right, the delivery was fine and the product fine.
Definitely lowered my idle and load temperatures by a good 5-6 degrees. It's quieter than a stock AMD fan, but maybe not as quiet as the maker claims. it's more of a whooshing sound which I actually find far more pleasant than the ugly vibrating whirrr the old heatsink/fan used to makeThe thermal paste they use may be good (so they say), but frankly I thought they laid it on way too thick, so I went for a little blob of Arctic Silver 5 instead and it's performing as well if not better (still hardening too).It's really not that difficult to install! There's a little knack to it for sure requiring some tilting here and there. It's practically like the stock contraption except the lever is on the other side. Contrary to some other reviews I've seen, I had no problems fitting it on the Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe... yes it's big, but it doesn't obstruct anything. The only thing I did do was remove my first graphics card to give me a little more room to work.
I had no problem with the CD as others appear to have had but I've only had the unit for 5 days. My disappointment was with the sound and display. There was a background humming/warbling noise on both AM/FM at various times which would go away when the radio was switched off, then on again---so I knew it wasn't just poor reception. As for the display, I can barely even distinguish the numerals at night---for all intents and purposes it can't be read from a distance of over 18 inches so if you're putting it on a nightstand, think again. As far as I'm concerned, the best displays for any digital clock remain the illimunated red, green, blue, etc. LED's---NOT LCD's with backlit backgrounds.
The Image Stabilizer Technology (IS) really works. IS has been around for a long time on video camera's but you could never see it work in real time. You either had to turn it on or off. With these Bino's you just push the button on top, and all the shake stops. This is not a gimmick or sales hipe. I would not have believed it unless I saw it myself. I have used Steiner 7X50s in the military and other high quality optics, and these little 10x30s beat all the others for my home use.Pro's: (IS) really works. Affordable. Light weight. Enclosed soft case is fine. Great value for the money. Current Rebate from Canon.Con's: Not Water-proof. I would not want to backpack with these.Overall: MUST BUY!! For fair weather sports, racing, birding, and general home use. Read the reviews.
this thing is the best. easy to use, holds all my music and videos and then some. no need to install any programs just plug in and go!
Top of the line construction; rated to handle those gigabyte transmissions; and, the color makes the line easy to trace in the midst of the sea of black wires, cables, and cords at the back of the usual computer desk.
love these cables, noticeable improvement over cat5. home network file transfers as fast at 12mbps for a wired connection and about 6mbps over wireless. with cat5 cables i got about 8 wired and 3 wireless and i have noticed an improved internet webpage loading speed. i read the reviews about these cables being a tad hard to unplug, tested that for myself so i modified them right off the bat by cutting the blue rubber part and shaving just a tiny bit of plastic off the edges come out just fine now. they are a tad stiff but for the price can you really complain? overall they are very good cables and i would definitely buy them again. i am going to do a complete cat6 home network for every room in the coming months and i am upgrading to comcast internet soon and it should be much faster after that, so i will add on to this review if the performance of these cables is altered for the better or for the worse in dew time.
This product is excellent, the memory worked instantly on my computer. Low price & High quality, 100% recommended!!!
This walkman was everything I expected, highly portable, with many options, clear signal, AM/FM, and high quality headphones. I highly recommend it.
I paid 1200 for this monitor about a year ago without ever intending to write a review for it. This is definetely the best plasma in its class.
Plugged it into my G4 Mac and it works great - no driver required. They forgot to mention - 16x8x16x DVD+R/RW / 16x6x16x DVD-R/RW / 10x +R Dual Layer / 8x -R Dual Layer / 12x DVD-RAM / 48x32x48x CD-R/RW. Might as well give all the information. Does it all. Forget a PC and Nero - put it in a Mac w/Toast 7 and leave Nero in ancient Rome.
well the last 4 weeks have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride with this lens. The first sample that turned up on Amazon was good and gave me some great pictures until I started the dreaded pixel peeping with this lens. AF was considerably as fast as a Canon but was front focussing - test with focus charts too proved the same. Some sleepless nights since the lens had never come off my Canon t3i since I put the two together - the pictures were keepers (atleast most of them) but I could not live with a new lens with front focus issues. I called up Sigma NY and they were willing to fix the problem in 1-2 working days (minus shipping time back and forth) but I could not afford to send my only camera body across for more than a week. Amazon to the rescue - a call to customer service - bang without asking a question they send a replacement that reaches me in 1 day. I used both the lenses together but the one that was sent later seemed to be of the newer lot (serial number, construction - matter finish). Gingerly as I put on the lens and prayed and clicked some pictures and went testing again with focus charts. AF was spot on - and they alternately using both the lenses for a couple of days before shipping the "defective" lens back to Amazon, I came to the following conclusions:Pros:1. This lens has an Amazing DOF - very narrow. At 1.4 this should be the case anyway. Don't know why one reviewer put it as a negative trait.2. If you can focus properly (tripod helps at f1.4) - the center sharpness is amazing.3. Construction is solid - much better than Canon 50mm f1.4 coupled with 4 year Sigma warranty4. HSM pretty fast - as good as Canon AF5. F1.4 means its great for low light conditions and pictures are pretty usable with some sharpening in PS come out great.6. VFM not cheap - till Canon has a 28/30 f1.4 - effective 50mm on APS-C sensors at a competing price - this is always going to be a better choice.7. Lastly great PQ - good contrast and great bokeh. Period.Cons:1. Poor QC for lenses/maybe the reason put out by Sigma does hold true wrt variation of AF on DSLR bodies not being standardized. Anyway their customer service folks have heard of this problem and have a fix for it. Only if there was a better solution than shipping the lens with body to Sigma.2. Can be difficult at f1.4 since DOF is narrow. This is both a pro and con - depends on the end user3. Cant find any for the last two mins - Sigma could have included a coupon for ice cream along with the lens. The packing and box was good. (its not a con).Pretty much to sum it up - its a good lens - great IQ and good contrast coupled with a VFM label means its always going to be a good seller. Can fall into the great category if Sigma can do something to address the focus issues. Overall a great buy for crop sensor cameras' provided you get a good copy/get is calibrated.
I rarely write reviews, but for the XA3021 I have to login and put a few lines. For $20, this is the best buy ever for me. Incredibly clear response on all frequencies, strong bass and hiss-free. You can't go wrong with this one, unless you can't find a place to put the odd-looking speaker pieces. I wish they chose a more modern design.
great little player songs to save anywhere and very good sound quality. I was satisfied with the purchase of the ipod
After losing custody of my 60 inch projection (Panasonic), I finally got the urge to get a replacment TV. After going to all the malls/box stores and looking at ALL the "plasmas", finally settled on this one.I agree with all the previous raters...this thing is awesome, and coupled with a decent HDDVD player and surround it rivals anything I have ever heard/seen...Shakes the walls, and yes you CAN see the blemishes...but who cares.I got great service from Panasonic, customer support and a remote that really works on everything. I am please to finally get a piece of equipment that lives up to the hype. So get one and enjoy how real movies and TV can be... Oh NFL freaks....Sports are awesome on this thing!!
While the version 3 of this card was compatible with Windows CE 2.11 for my HP Jornada 680 Handheld PC, version 4 of the WCP11 card is not compatible with Windows CE 2.11. I bought the card (version 4) from Amazon after carefully checking web sites and user groups to confirm that the Linksys WCP11 would be compatible with my 680. I found multiple sites assuring me that the WPC11 card worked with Windows CE 2.11. That information used to be correct. The Linksys web site does not make it clear that the version 4 WPC11 is an entirely new card with a different chip set, a different bus (Cardbus), and completely different software compatibilities than the version 3 card. If one tries to download Windows CE drivers for the version 4 WPC11 card the Linksys download site confusingly offers up the contents of the CD-ROM that came with the v4 card, which do not include Windows CE 2.11 drivers. Nowhere on the Linksys site can one determine that v3 supports Windows CE 2.11 and v4 does not (that I could find in several hours of searching, at least). A phone call to Linksys technical support finally confirmed that the version 4 card is not compatible with Windows CE 2.11 and the version 3 card (available from Linksys but not, I gather, from Amazon) is indeed compatible with Windows CE 2.11. Technical support also confirmed that v4 is not compatible with Windows CE 2.11 and will not be.
I bought my Sansa View because I travel a lot, and wanted something to watch videos on during long flights. The Sansa View is perfect for this -- the battery lasts for 6-7 hours watching videos, AND, unlike a lot of other portable media players, it can keep playing while recharging -- so you can use its computer cable to hook it to a USB battery extender (a gizmo that takes 4 AA batteries and provides the same power output as a computer's USB port) and keep using it even longer!You can watch long (more than 40 minutes) video files on it without problems -- and it even allows you to bookmark your place in a video so you can restart from the same place later!With the newest firmware, video playback is excellent -- the audio and video sync up fine, and it has only frozen once the entire time I've owned it (and I use mine a *lot*). Earlier firmware versions may have had some problems in those areas, but those problems are fixed now -- which is why you should install the firmware upgrades from the manufacturer's website as soon as you get your new player!The player can connect to the computer as a "mass storage device" (like a USB thumb drive), so you can just drag and drop audio and video files onto it without using any special programs. It comes with free "Sandisk Media Converter" software for converting video files into a format the player can handle -- I wasn't very happy with the results, but there are plenty of other free programs out there for converting video files, so you can use a different program to convert the videos if you want to.Say goodbye to boring in-flight movies, this little gizmo is a traveler's best friend! If you're looking for a portable media player with EXCELLENT battery life that can keep you entertained for hours on end, this is *definitely* the one you should get!
Does a fantastic job recharging batteries that are getting a bit older. Extends older battery life to maximize the battery savings experienced with rechargables. Great purchase. I replaced some cheaper chargers and haven't been sorry about the purchase.
Great item. Use it in my office with a pair of B&W CM1's and a B&W subwoofer. These speakers are quite expensive and sound great driven by this little jewel. As a precaution I would recommend that users do not block vent holes on top of case or the unit will get quite hot. Semiconductors do not like that. I have a speaker on top of the unit now but have it spaced about 1 inch and that seems to allow enough ventilation. You can't go wrong with This amp for the money. Also would like to mention that the AM section is exceptional. Better than anything I have used at this location. FM is also good but that is easy to find in most receivers.
This sensor holder works great and way cheaper than a new pair of running shoes.
Cat5e cable is great, but connector is cheap. Whatever the Belkin 300ft Cat5E is working for me. It's pretty good speed when I done my project, wired is more secure connected and trusted than wireless. Also, I am using Belkin N600 DB router for short range (around 150ft) signal connect for portable gears. Both working perfect !
I've only had the unit for a month, so its hard to say how it'll wear over time, but it performs quite nicely out of the box.
This is a super TV...The price from Amazon beatsall of the discount stores and even Sams Club.Shipping from Eagle was very good. I am very satisfied.
well I got this camera a few days ago and ,I am really impressed with all the features of this little thing. I would say its downright perfect for pretty much everything other than professional print photos or something like that. I mean I bought it cause it was cheap , if I wanted soopa doopa picture quality I would have bought one of those 2000 dollar nikon jobs. you cant beat the price! picture quality is better than you would think too. Like all the other reviews say its great in low light, no flash needed. ok I'll stop rambling.
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!
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!
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.
The auto switching works perfectly. This is a very good deal for the price. This is cheaper than most 2 X 1's.
I have had two Sony NS series players fail on me in a period of 12 months. After a few months, the drive starts to make grinding noises and will say &quot;Cannot Play Disc&quot; on disks that play just fine in my other DVD player and on my desktop and laptop computers. For awhile tapping the case a few times causes the player to work again, but once the grinding noises start, it's downhill until the player fails completely.Maybe Sony high-end players are more reliable (I wouldn't know) but the low-end players are a RIP-OFF. I hate to say this because I have been a loyal Sony customer for years, but after this second failure, I don't know if I'll ever buy Sony again...
I have installed this product on Windows 98se, and on Wnidows XP. XP used the Win2k drivers just fine. It took about 2 hours to get everything setup, including the access point, but in the end it is working very well.
Excellent. I also own GPS built into car and nuvi 680. nuvi 360 is a smaller version of nuvi 680. Pronunciation of woman speaker could be improved. Doesn't re-calculate as fast as units built into our cars.
it is a 2 wire, and I needed a 3 wire. would have cost more to return them than what I paid, so I threw them away.
Works Great! Easy to install and setup. Works great with Windows Media Center Edition. No problems at all with product or installation.
Bought this instead of a tablet being a windows fan and absolutely love it. I mean for the price you really can't beat it. It does everything I need it to do and more. We also let the kids borrow it to watch movies on road trips. No regrets on this purchase. Will do business with again!!
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.
Bought this unit in late 2004 and spent mearly $500... after only a few weeks it started failing with LOADING ERROR... I called JVC and they told me the problem would go away if I unplug the unit for awhile and it was transient. The LOADING ERRROR became more and more frequent until I could not even use the unit without it failing. At that point, JVC acknowledged it as a known problem. I sent it in at my expense to factory service in late 2005 for a "permanent fix"... It was fine for a month or so then the LOADING ERRORS started again, getting more and more frequent. I put up with it until if got so frequent that I cannot use the unit for even an hour without getting a LOADING ERROR. I am trashing the unit now!! Using my dependable VHS recorder until I can get a new DVD burner.
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
I bought this monitor, notwithstanding the other two not-so-stellar reviews to date, based on a large number of excellent reviews from two other on-line vendors. It turns out that the monitor is cheaper on Amazon (and I get free 2-day shipping).I have not been disappointed. Very sharp, great color, brightness and contrast, a piece of cake to install, very clean look (with no useless speakers). While the monitor is 24-inches, it conserves space on my desk below bookshelves due to a thin bezel. The stand is sturdy. While it isn't the cheapest 24-inch monitor, I don't think there is currently a competitor with the 178 degree viewing angles, 500 cd/m2 brightness level, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, outstanding color reproduction, 6ms response time and anti-glare/antistatic screen at this price-level. It may be over-kill for office work, but if I'm going to be looking at this monitor for 9+ hours/day, I might as well get a nice one!
These carts work like they're supposed to without any problems - I attribute that to their design and that they're still being manufactured in Japan. I wish they lasted longer or were less pricey though.
I almost want to give these 4 stars because they don't have the range of full sized floor standing speakers. The reason they get a five is bang for the buck. And I hate saying that because it sounds like I'm saying a crappy product that's cheap. Really, these speakers are just amazing. I have them paired up with the HK AVR 254. The highs are crisp and sharp while the sub, albeit only 100 watts, is the best 100 watt sub I've ever heard. Loud, full, deep just like a much higher wattage sub.This speaker set really is just outstanding not just in performance though. They have a reflective black casing and hard grill making them nearly invisible when watching a movie in the dark, but when the lights are on or the sun is out, the speakers are just really slick looking. HK didn't even spare on packaging supplies. Each speaker was wrapped in a material that felt like silk. Just amazing quality everywhere from performance -> look -> packaging. You just can't go wrong.
Can't really say too much about it, it's a budget-oriented cable but is still a good quality by a good company.
The Omni-Bounce works well for diffusing flash and cutting down on glare. The best feature is perhaps the fact that it is tailor made for a specific flash unit, so it fits perfectly without the need for tape, rubber bands or velcro.
I just purchased this keyboard a week ago and I'm sending it back. I've used ergo keyboards for years as well and I cannot reach the middle of the keyboard to usethe space bar comfortably. If you hit it anywhere other than dead center it's extremely stiff and tiring when you're typing.
When I read reviews I am trying to decide if it is safe/good value to buy the product. The short answer is go ahead and buy this, but let me make a few points:Pros:1. The sound is great! Scared the heck out of my wife when we as a family watched Star Wars and the first thing blew up and the subwoofer shook her chair.2. Good documentation, but please read it so you set it up for your system. It will make a big difference on sound quality.Cons:I know people will be critical of the size (I use it as an end table), but that is in part where the great sound is generated. If you don't care about &#34;big sound&#34; from your home theater then you might look for something smaller. I want the full movie effect and this is the best subwoofer I have ever owned, but read the size specs and make sure you know where it is going to go before you order it.
Just came back from a month in different parts of Mainland China. We always try to stay in Chinese Businessman's hotels to save money. Our Iphones would not work in the Chinese hotels last year. I found out that China has it's own WI-FI protocol which is used in Chinese hotels. You won't need it necessarily at a European or American owned hotel chain.This was a no-brainer as far as Iphone setup. I plugged it in (no adapter needed) and our two Iphones found it immediately in tandem and started working faultlessly.Highly recommend it.
The earphones were ok. The noise cancelling was good but the sound of my music wasn't so great in these headphones. Before I had ear buds by Sony which were great but when I workout they tend to slip out. I thought getting these would be better plus cancel out all of the noise around. They actually were worse than my Sony ear buds. If you are someone that doesn't care about the sound of music and mainly need it for travel, it would be great for you. I just expected more out of them.
i take great photos, but i can't use my commun usb cable, cause the camera use a small one..., i can't use my memmory stick, cause use only memory stick pro and memmory stick pro duo...my last camera was a dsc p31, that had an excellent interfaz, my new dsc s 650 have a little bit complicate menu ...
I've had this system for almost 3 years... It positively rips.It is very low profile and high quality. We mounted it all in wall and it powers our very large living room.For a lesson in dynamic range of audio, try listening to dubtechno on these speakers... Now there's a genre that insists on a system of this caliber (I'm just sayin'). But whatever your going to listen to: movies, gaming or weird sub-genres of electronic music, it will no doubt rip! From crisp high-hat to whomping bass line, this system doesn't just "bump"--it rips!
My family purchased an Audrey for the holidays. We plugged it in and got it set up. Set up, by the way, couldn't have been easier. We just hooked up th broadband adapter and turned it on. Set up took roughly 15 minutes. After that, we set up all the porgrams. Thge internet works great with one problem; NO JAVA SUPPORT! The other problem we had was that our Palm V's wouldn't sync. We had to reboot to get it to work. It's a good product for what it does. Now some of the less &quot;techy&quot; people can acsess the net with ease. However, 3com shouldn't have rushed it, cuz she has her quirks.
I'm just not fond of the larger style ear pieces. If they were smaller I'd give 5 stars.
Just got this monitor after my 17"'er keeled over and so far, it's great. It's got great resolution and excellent color at every screen setting I've tried. Dot pitch is .27x.25. Adjusting the monitor settings is very simple and intuitive, though getting the screen just right requires a bit of patience if your a perfectionist about it.Only flaws of this monitor are 1)The name 'Perfectflat' is somewhat of a misnomer. The screen is not perfectly flat, though it is VERY close. 2) The power button requires a bit more push than most (due to the depth of its travel)- a minor gripe, and one that the user will get used to.Another good thing though, is that the E90 has a nice flat top. -A good place to stick small notebooks and whatever else (that's important if you've ever had the misfortune of dealing with a rounded top monitor)Overall it's a great monitor. Can't say much about it's lifespan, I've only had it a few days, but Viewsonic typically has three year warranties on their products, so I'm not all that worried. If your looking for a high quality, economical 19"er, this is it. Just make sure you got enough deskspace for it.
This is a great subwoofer, I only wish I had gotten it sooner. I didn't realise how much better the system sounds now.Thanks!!
I purchased this mp3 for my daughter and she loves it. It is easy to use. You don't have to go through iTunes to download, so you have versatility. It has a bigger screen than the Nano (which I have). Great item. Great alternative to the more pricey ipod.
I am giving this camera two stars only for the absolutely terrific pictures it took WHEN IT WAS WORKING. This camera came highly recommended on all the camera review sites and consumer reports and for the first 11 months I wouldn't have traded mine for any other camera out there. That is when the problems started and they are big camera ending problems. I first had the problem many people report about washed out pictures outdoors no matter what settings you use. I thought maybe it's me or the weather is too hazy, or bright. Then the dreaded banding problem came. It looks like a giant fingerprint or TV test pattern of shadowy lines all over your pictures. All pictures are now unusable and I am currently in disupute with Fuji over fixing the camera. If you look up these problems online like at Google or Yahoo search you will see many, many, people have had the same issue with sometimes no luck in getting Fuji to fix the problem or repeated failures of the camera even after repairs. Heed my advise DONT DO IT.
I found this in a discount store in NYC and since it was cheap so I bought it. After a day I returned it and got a good refund, because if I had it longer I'd have thrown it out of the window or burned it on my stove.(Background: for those not in the know, Coby is a small Korean company that peddles low-quality electronics. They are known for low cost and, surprise!, low quality.)The DVD recorder was supposed to let you burn video source materials onto DVD blanks, but as much as I tried I couldn't get it to work. About 30 seconds after I pressed Record it would give this vibrating noise and then eventually I had to unplug it. The exterior of the recorder also does not inspire confidence at all: one of the buttons on the front didn't quite work.Seriously, save yourself the money and buy something that works, like the popular Panasonic DMR-E55S or DMR-E55K. The Coby isn't worth the frustrations even if it were given away for free.
Great Product. Good Deal. I tried to get one of these on ebay but the whole deal turned out to be a joke.Well worth paying a couple extra bucks and going with Amazon!! If you do have a problem their return procedure is the BEST!
I bought one with my iPod nano 8g and it failed. It was my fault, however. I let the end that plugs into the iPod fall on the floor of my work truck and my water jug sweat onto the end and the tiny terminals inside completely disappeared within a fungus-like layer of corrosion. I quickly acquired a much cheaper replacement thinking all are the same and I quickly discovered they aren't. Not even close. This tuner is far superior in every way. In this niche, you get what you pay for. I love it.
Used in my video camera and hold great amount. Don't have to worry about running out of storage.
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.
Great base, treble, fit, design, and price...no cons whatsoever.
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
This device is functional however not as user friendly as our previous Garmin nuvi (which was stolen from our car). The major issue is the maps. About half the time this device brings us to the incorrect location or to a dead end. It is also horrible at finding locations using the search features. We find it necessary to use it as a address to address navigator and alternatively use my Google phone to find locations.Friends don't let friends buy Tom Toms.
Given that several websites, including Olympus's, declared this product discontinued, I was extremely happy to have found it available on Amazon.com and able to get it so quickly. Though it is rated to 40m, I have only taken it to about 15m so far, but without any incident. So far I am very happy. The only issue I forsee is obtaining the correct size O-ring in the future given that it is "declared" discontinued.
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.
Not really much to say. Its a simple item that works great and hasn't failed me yet (2+ years). Thinking of getting one for my gf's car too.
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 :)
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.
The replacement battery works far beyond my expectation considering that I didn't expect much buying a replacment battery for my canon without being directly from the company. Highly recommende!
I got this stuff as a gift for a friend of mine. He seems to be happy using it. So I am giving this a 5 star.
According to Canon, this AC Adapter is compatable with the following PowerShot digital cameras:S200, S330, S300, S100, S110.
One of the best products I have bought and very reasonable price. I have all my AV equipment in a closet so this was a great solution to IR remotes not working through the door. Highly recommend this product!
I received these cans the day after ordering with no extra charge.That was irrelevant to my review.I do music production for an amateur band, and my girlfriend, the lead singer, desired a set of over-the-ear headphones. I decided to purchase a cheap set, and my expectations for a set under $20 weren't all that high. I spotted these here on Amazon and, after reading some glowing reviews, I decided to purchase these.Upon opening the headphones, I immediately threw them on my head and searched through my music library for the most dynamic music I could find, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good this set was at blowing my mind. Sure, there are cans that give you much better sound quality out there, but for this price? I seriously doubt it.They're also insanely comfortable, even to my pansy ears. I've worn them for hours with only a hint of discomfort, and that was simply because, as previously stated, my ears are pansies.All of the range you could want is there; bass, highs and lows are all represented well, with no frequencies being overpowering. The bass is especially nice, as I am a big Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers fan.Overall, these are well worth the money, and if your lady is cool they'll make her happy as well. If you're in need of a lady these will attract several and you can pick from amongst the crowd that they inevitably attract. If you yourself are a lady, I would imagine the process is the same as the previous one except with dudes.
This SIIG card works as promised for SATA products available at the time of its release, but it falls flat for new external drives.I've used it for a Seagate 500 gig external drive, circa 2006. It's fine, requires that you place its own RAID overlay on the drive, even if you're using RAID 0. Ok, that means that I can't swap this external drive with other machines - I can put up with that for the convenience of in the field capture and editing.But I've now tried two newer external SATA drives with this card and neither of them works properly. One is a Seagate, one is an less well-known brand, not for sale on Amazon. They both were difficult to format with this SIIG card and both are now incapable of being used as capture drives for Cineform's Neo-HDV OR Sony Vegas 7.I tested a Seagate FreeAgent 750 gig drive before I reinstalled it for the SIIG card - it worked perfectly, even on Windows Vista. Now it won't event let me transfer more than one file at a time to it.I'll be returning this card and looking for a serious replacement. How about a card that can read NTSF-formatted disks? The FreeAgent drive came pre-formatted with backup software on the drive - of couse, useless now.Another bleeding edge soap opera.
There isn't a whole lot of surprises when you buy something like this, it basically comes down to &#34;it either works or it doesn't.&#34; I got this cable to jerry-rig my laptop to my stereo and it gets the job done exactly as planned. (I also have another pair in my car so I can listen to the music on my phone using my car stereo!)
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 got this computer about two months ago and I am very disapointed. It locks up all of the time without any way to un freeze it forcing me to shut it down and lose what I was working on and start again. It automatically shuts down without any notice for no reason.This happens most when I am trying to create movies on the movie maker that came pre-installed on the computer. It has recently started making all DVD's I try to play skip. These problems make this computer very frusterating and hard to use. I sent in an e-mail to technical support about a three weeks ago and I am still waiting to get a response. The compute does have some good features like nice sound and a good display but they aren't worth the load of problems that they come with. I am taking it in soon to see if the problems can be fixed.
Very nice filter, quality and legible labeling along the edge.The only thing I didn't like is that it's weight is heavier thanthe other 72mm filter I have.
I tested this camera extensively. For casual point-and-shooters, who print small prints, this camera is small, has a great zoom lens, and gives usable pictures. For those like me, who like enlarging pictures, or cropping, this camera blurs details. The Venus noise reduction system applies a blur to all images, greatly softening detail at high magnification. At close magnification of test images, my old Canon S50 pocket digital camera provides much more crisp detail, while this Panasonic TZ3 blurs all the fine details in an image. This was true in bright daylight, flash, at all ISO's, and was especially severe in low light. After testing this, I returned it.If you want a casual point-and-shoot camera with a great zoom lens, this is a good choice. If you are into semi-serious use of the images, you will find loss of detail unacceptable.UPDATE: I've since discovered that all current "ultracompact" cameras have worse picture quality than the compact digital cameras of a few years ago. Since people continue to buy tiny cameras, the camera makers are putting in much smaller CCD's than a few years ago. So if you're like me and you have a compact digital camera that's a few years old, don't count on any of the current ultracompact models to do as good a job.
My review unit overheated after about 15 minutes, testimony to the South Korean electronics company's poor quality reputation. I also don't see the point of this expensive gadget. You'll do better by getting a high-quality HDTV from Mitsubishi or Philips with built-in decoders.
I've been using this camera for a few weeks now and I have had absolutely no problems with it. The focus range is great and even though it has the auto-focus feature, you can bypass that. Also, I have has no problems with the manual rewind feature at all. I have never hit it by accident, actually, I tried to hit it once and couldn't do it without using a pen or pencil to push it in. It is a great camera with no defects or anything, all of my pictures have turned out great and the right size. However, it only works this good if you read the instruction manual from cover to cover, otherwise you might think there is something wrong with the camera and try to return this great piece of technology. Go out, get one, and take many great pictures!!
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.
$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.
THese work perfectly on my system. i have recorded about 20 of them to date and encountered no problem. Very happy with this product.
Like many users, I used to print stick-on labels for my CDs and DVDs (using a program called CD Stomper). The process was sufficiently inconvenient that I often just labelled the discs with a marker instead (a Sharpie isn't elegant, but it's simple and quick).When I saw this Casio disc printer, I thought it would be the answer to my problems, so I bought it. Here's a quick summary of the good, the bad, and the ugly.The good: The disc title printer works with your PC, which is convenient when you want to design a more complex label, add a logo to the label, etc. It also works as a standalone disc labeler, using the built-in keyboard, which is convenient when you're away from your PC. It takes up relatively little space (about 8x8 inches) and can run on batteries, so you don't have to carry around a power brick.The bad: When using the printer in standalone mode, the interface is confusing (the interface when using a PC is much more intuitive). Also, if you want to print a two-part disc label (i.e., one that has text both above and below the spindle hole in the disc), you must remove the disc from the printer half-way through the print job and put it back in upside down so the printer can finish the bottom half of the label. This is inconvenient, and requires that you be very careful about aligning the disc each time to avoid top and bottom labels that aren't lined up. Finally, the printing is limited to a single color (you have a choice of black, blue, or red).The ugly: Unless you buy the special CDs recommended by Casio, the printer often skips letters of the title. Apparently a regualar CD-R surface is not entirely compatible with the Casio's thermal print head. Of the discs I've tried to label, roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of the time the printing is of such poor quality that I've had to throw the disc away. Now, I label the discs before recording -- I still have to throw away bad discs, but at least I haven't wasted all the recording time when the label printer messes up. Another weak point: The printer consumes batteries at a frightening rate. The eight AA batteries that were included lasted for only 40-50 disks. That's a AA battery for every 5-6 discs.In a nutshell, if you need small size or portability (a built-in keyboard, and battery power), this can be a handy disc labeler. But if you need to label more than a couple of discs per month, want to print creative multi-color labels, or get frustrated by a product that yields unnacceptably poor quality a high percentage of the time, then you will not be pleased with this disc label printer.
I use it for work everyday,I work in a warehouse so I haven't tested its distance.One charge(using the lower power channels)lasts usually about 72-80 hours.Sufficient for my needs.
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.
I really dont know what else to say but wow this is a MUST HAVE!!! I have had nothing but awesome shots from this lens
The good part is that I can rely on Sony for making a product that has great sound quality in a small package. It is elegantly designed so as not to be lodged in your ear with an annoying fuzz protector that collects earwax, but rather plastic that slides naturally within your ear, and then handles that keep it steady around your ear, rather than wiggling about.It is easy to fold up, and small enough to slip in your pocket, as well as producing high quality bass boosted sound that often makes my computer speakers seem tame!By far, it is the best earphones I've ever had in life... about four or five times in a row.Just like another reviewer, the EXACT SAME PROBLEM has occured to me in EVERY SINGLE PAIR I'VE OWNED! For about $10 lowest retail price, $12 dollars highest, these things have lasted at least 3 months, and at most a year, until the LEFT earbud simply shuts off. The wire leading in to the earbud either comes loose, or dissolves with use. If I held the wire at odd angles, the earbud would work, but otherwise it is simply finished.My first pair was blue. The second was orange. The third was blue. The fourth was black. The fifth was lime green. This last one, which broke the record for how long it has lasted, was blue. Not one of these pairs have lasted longer than a year (except for the most recent pair) and they have ALL SUFFERED THE EXACT SAME ISSUE---THE LEFT EARBUD BREAKS.In some cases, it had been justified---one pair I had was crumpled in my backpack, causing the left earbud to come apart---but it STILL worked. For most of the others, they had endured no rough conditions that normal earphones shouldn't easily rupture from. Even airport headphones have lasted longer!For ten or twelve dollars, this is simply a ripoff. While I had the same earphones for almost eight years now, I have ended up spending almost 60 dollars for it, in the end.I'm still sticking with Sony earphone products, but never again this one.
A very nice price for this much memory in an sd card. The price of these things have been rapidly going down the last few years and the storage space is going way up. This card is fast with my hd camcorder and holds enough for multiple hours of hd recording. Good buy.
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!)
After a relative accidentally discarded an old CD Alarm clock that I loved dearly, I found this one at a local department store and decided that since it looked aesthetically decent and had all the features, I'd go for it.This may truly have been the worst piece of electronic equipment I have ever bought.My standards are simple. The quality of sound doesn't need to be excellent. It's just an alarm clock, after all. But I do expect it to do what it says it will do. Functionality at its basest level is all expect for my alarmingly (no pun intended) expensive ($70)clock.The CD player doesn't work. It skips every half-second making even the most patient of music untenable. The motorized door for the CDs is slow and the button is in the place where the Snooze usually is, making what could be a very pleasant awakening an extremely irritating one. The door cannot be opened on the battery back-up, so if you unplug the clock in a rage, two things happen: 1) the alarm still goes off based on the battery back up and 2) the CD door won't open.I suppose that I wouldn't be as angry if it decided not to work after 6 months, or a year. But a lemon straight out of the box inspires in me the famous Homer Simpson line: "urge to kill rising."I would return it for a new one in hopes of getting a functional unit, but after reading other reviews, I will take the optimistic next step and boycott not only this alarm clock, but RCA entirely for gross incompetence.
This is a great product if you were more for your money compared to an iPod.Pros - attractive look, long battery life, user-friendly, can add memory externally, thin and light designCons - Can't make more than one playlist, small buttonsSome have complained of freezing, but I have not experienced that yet in the 6 months I had it. I lost mine on a trip and just ordered another one because I loved it so much!
Save your money. I am still searching for a good transmitter but this one is not it. This unit is supposed to transmit up to 30 feet. I can't get it to transmit a very good signal more than 10 feet, and I live in a regular stick built house. If I stick it within 3 feet of the stereo I get decent sound but there is still a bit of crackle that is noticeable on slower acoustic type songs. I have been to the website for the unit and tried all the tips. I don't know what else to recommend but this is a bad solution for music, but may be O.K. for talk shows or something.
I've own several earphones and I'm still impressed with the sound quality of ER6i and the noise reduction. The several other earphones also claim noise reduction, but do not come close to ER6i. It's small and it fits well to the ears. I just wish they build this to hold up more physical abuses since I'd want to take it with me everywhere.
Not a good choice in terms of quality. The nozzle of the printer needs constant cleaning to get rid of white lines. But when you clean it and print out the patterns to check results, it use up the inks. It takes about 4 times to fully clean the nozzle which consumes 10% of a newly replaced ink cartridge. I am a disappointed user and would not recommend this product.
This printer is fast for both black and color and it was easy to set up. The quality is good and I have no complaints. Also the shipping was very quick.
Great headphones, soft leather-like cushion, noise canceling is OK. The 10 foot cord is great for working in offices where movement is important.
Very good product for the price. I use it on my work station PC and it is great. Turn on or off as needed, completely satisified, may even buy another set for my scanner radio!
I needed a spare battery for my Canon camcorder. The price was right, I don't want tolose a moment of the fun when I'm out taping. These batteries hold a charge for severalhours and charge quickly.
The quality is excellent. The only improvement I can suggest is that the manufacturer should enable the user to program the backlighting color on startup. As it is the keyboard starts up with blue backlighting by default.
This product reminds me of products from yesteryear... Good quality, reasonable price and simple to use.There is no difficulty understanding the messages - the audio is very clear. The instructions are easy to understand and the functions offered aren't high in number, but all you'll need.
After much research after my previous laptop case snapped its shoulder strap in half (I caught it, thankfully, but why didn't the fabric go through the leather pad?), I settled on this case a couple weeks ago; and, with a couple caveats, I'm glad I did.To get the problems out of the way, it still has the miscellaneous pockets too small to be used for anything or for things I'd already have a case for (eg coins, business cards, pen slots that can't accommodate anything other than a 5 cent disposable) that every large case seems to have. It could have used a couple zippered pouches side by side instead, to cut down on bulging and to give it a dedicated spot for the laptop power cord that so many designers forget comes with the laptop. The outside pocket is also a bit too vast for holding a phone, wallet, and keys and should have been split up. And one of the main pockets could have done with a accordion divider or two, to separate folders.But, to the pluses. Despite the shortcomings of the designs listed above, they are still more than serviceable. There are a couple pouches of sufficient size to hold writing instruments, a mouse, and tissues. The outside pocket has plenty of room to keep items easily at hand without having to squeeze said hand inside. The three main pockets are the right number, with the zippered compartment in the right position and easy to open. And it doesn't have the infernal, pointless saddle and messenger bag flap that gets in the way, and the handles are designed so that they curl together and prevent the contents from spilling out when at rest. All in all, a great design marred only by a couple lapses into custom.
First the upsides - price, easy to use, and acceptable sound quality. The downsides for me are mainly comfort when wearing them. Because they are a 'behind the neck type headphone, I believe that the tension of the spring wire that connects the 2 earpieces is to great. There is no adjustment for this (one size fits all). To compound the problem there is not much padding on the earpieces. If I was to buy another set of headphones, I would opt for the over the head design with large, well padded over the ear type earpieces. If you are like me and wear a large hat size, don't buy these as you might experience the problem that I am having. However, maybe someone with a smaller hat could wear them.
I have the 1.2 TB LaCie. Loved this thing - enough capacity to backup my other computers, rugged, ran relatively cool, nice looking. Worth the $800 that I spent in Jan 2006. And then 4 wks ago it failed, after only 1-1/2 yrs. Of course, it's no longer under warranty. Would expect better from LaCie and at this price range. (Granted, they are much less expensive now). Fortunately the drive contained only backups, so no critical data was lost.
Fighting my own skepticism, I bought these, wondering if they'd really do what they claim to do. Well, a year later, I'm still impressed. These are so quiet that I can hear my own heartbeat! That said, I turn up the volume just enough to cover the sound of my breathing and heart, and everything else is all but drowned out. I'm convinced that I'm protecting my hearing because, not only do these drown out a loud environment, but you hardly need any volume to do it. Sound quality is excellent, and better yet, accurate. It's evident that these are based on stage monitor technology because you hear what's actually on the recording without distortion. For my day job I work in lots of different environments as an engineer, and these block out the most obnoxious of conversations, as well as loud machinery. When I'm at a desk, I actually put a convex mirror up so people can't sneak up on me silently. On a flight where I was just about sitting on the engine, these were an absolute Godsend, too. Weird things I've discovered: you can't eat with them on because your chewing will resonate, and you shouldn't wear them walking around on the street because you'll be almost completely isolated from the sound of impending danger.
I was getting excited again when i heard about the new Zen Vision coming out, but guess what?My Creative Zen PMC died for the 3rd time!!!!!Same hard drive error. Error message 5.I've tried my best to barely even use the thing this time, used only "official" music, and still it fails.I don't have the patience to deal with their customer service all over again.I'll probably just get a cheap Iriver or maybe an Archos if I'm feeling empty without video.If the new Zen Vision is anything like this one in terms of hardware quality or the amount (or lack of) software updates, I say good luck to anyone who wants to risk that venture.Good job with the battery life of the PMC and your sound cards Creative.Everything else, not very creative at all.Trust me, read the forums on the Creative website. Then you'll see what I mean.
Ordered from Amazon US and delivered to Sydney, Australia in less than 72hrs!Connected to my iMac 20 in minutes. Well packed, keys have nice positive feel and the number pad is great. After two weeks usage I am very pleased.No negatives todate.Thank you.
While it's seemingly a very good player, it's useless without a remote esp. if you plan to backpack it, weightlift or jog with it.The handle should be removable - I was going to unscrew it, but you can't since the radio and navigation is built into the handle.A good player overall, but the handle and lack of remote render this player wanting. Wait until the next release of new discmans if can if your deciding on this one.
This product works exactly as described! Even buying it as cheap as I could find it was still too much to pay. I would wait till the price comes down to buy another for a different car.
got this wifi stick because the price mistake, got it for very good pricethe installation is easy, can use Windows default wifi programI worried once does it support WPA, because it's not mentioned on the packageafter installation, found it does (my wireless access points have WPA setup)connect AP at home with no problem, and the reception is finenothing fancy, just a decent basic USB wifi adaptor
I'm quite satisfied with this mouse. It's responsive and speedy, the 'fit and feel' are good, and the first set of batteries lasted a solid 10 months. Considering that I basically NEVER bother turning off the mouse (although I like that can if I want to) I think that's pretty good. The mouse works great on all the surfaces I've tried.
I have been researching LCD's and waiting for the price to drop for 8 months now and when this came up as on special from Amazon I jumped on it. I do tons of gaming on this LCD and it has no &quot;ghosting&quot; artifacts common in high speed/framerate games. So the minimum response time was a big issue for me and it passed it with flying colors. I play Raven shield and UT2003 and there have been no graphics problem at all. Installation was too easy just plug and play. Didnt even touch the drivers that it came with since I have WinXP. I now use a screen resolution of 1280x1024 and the graphics, text, and desktop are wonderful. My games look really crisp and I can now actually enjoy watching my DVD's on my computer since its a 17&quot; LCD. I cant say enough good things about this other that its really good quality. I also like the one-button auto adjust since it saves me from spending time tweaking the contrast and brightness myself. One push and it centered my desktop accurately and looked crisp.
well i bought 5 lilliputs LCD/TV's for my car, and all are working very good. Just 1 Screen came with 2two pixels dead, :P im sad for that, i guess that the Seller VIVITEQ should test the LCD/TV before to send it , cause im im latin america. and is not a deal send it back for change :P, afther all that , the screen its very GOOD. very Bright, The Speacker Built In is very louder :D, and the remote control should be more resistent. i recommend this LCD/Tv for your car ! Sorry About my Bad English :P
these headphone had a horrible sound and no bass and not comfortable in the ear.But what did i expect for 7.99.
These headphones fit perfectly over my ears and, unlike the EH series, cover them completely.They're not as loud as the EH series but the sound is nonetheless very good. (Reviewer Raul Saavedra points out the loudness issue nicely)I use them every day at work and can comfortably wear them for hours.
I purchased these things to have some anchors in order to tie up some cables on a temporary basis. The problem I had with these is that they are too temporary...they just don't stick where I need them to.I tried to stick these on clean plastic surfaces inside my vehicle, but they just didn't stick long at all. It may be the surface I was trying to stick them to, but for me, they just didn't work.
Pretty much works as advertised. The only thing you should know before buying is that the UPCONVERSION (to 720p and 1080i) only works over the HDMI output. Output choices for Component are 480i and 480p. The primary value of this player is that it can hold and catalog up to 400 DVDs. You can plug in a standard PC keyboard to make data entry easier. Picture and sound quality is fine.
My husband and I have an older version of this combo, and the DVD problems have been getting progressively worse until now it hardly will play DVDs at all. My husband is ready to run over it in the driveway. I have to bounce the remote signal off the wall to get it to work. We started having problems about 6 months after we bought it, but thought it was because of scratched rental movies. We will be replacing very soon!
I have used Verbatim discs exclusively for all my needs the past three years. Producing high-quality feature length films requires high-quality media, and Verbatim has never let me down. I have tried other brands in a pinch, but always have the odd problem. Never a glitch with Verbatim.
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
Unreliable pile of 'you-know-what'. Worked fine for about 2 months then refused to power up. Fresh batteries, no go. Called customer "service". Outsourced call center to India; rep followed generic script telling me to: 1) use lithium-ion batteries, and 2) press "power + NAV" simultaneously. As suspected, bogus advice. Fresh batteries metered out to 1.62 volts each / 4.84 volts total. Yes, I tried lithium-ion batteries anyway. Still no-go. Am still waiting for Magellan/Thales to respond. Am still owner of unreliable GPS. Still have about $400 invested in unit plus software and maps. Still kicking myself for buying a Magellan product. Don't do it. Really -- don't do it.
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.
It's not the prettiest cable in the world, but it's well-made and it does what it's supposed to do. I can't really ask for more.
I originally ordered this camera for its optical zoom and wide angle range, but the large screen, small frame, and light weight were all great bonuses. There are other great perks that I discovered while playing with the camera: the LCD screen can be brightened when you're out on a sunny day, and with the push of the High Angle LCD function button the display can be easily viewed from low angles (like when holding the camera up high to take pictures over a crowd). I absolutely love this camera.
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've used filters by many manufacturers, including Nikon, Hoya and Tiffen on my Nikon pro lenses. B+W filters are far and away the best. Superb quality glass and great craftsmanship make these a must for any serious photographer. Yes, they cost a little more, but why would you put a second-rate filter on a $1000+ lens?You can't go wrong with B+W.
Being able to adjust frequency "on-the-fly" is great but the unit is suceptible to interference. Like one reviewer said, the reception was full of static until I put my hand near the unit, which seemed to help. I returned the Xtreme Airplay and replaced it with an iTrip. Much clearer in the same situations...save yourself the hassle I went through and go with the original.
I don't think I have much to add to the other reviews posted. But I'll confirm what others have said. These speakers are a bit large - but I have a black TV with a black TV stand. In fact, the finish on these speakers matched my basic black wood finish TV stand from WalMart perfectly. Yes - they didn't blend in very well with the walls on the surround, but we are more focused on enjoying the sound than looks, so it worked for us.Overall, I would say that the extra size of these speakers is the key to their great sound and low price. Trying to engineer a super-tiny speaker with huge sound means exotic materials, high-priced design and testing, advanced electronics, and so on. These are based on time-tested speaker design principles and really do an amazing job. We replaced our 10 year old Bose Lifestyle system with this $169 set and I have to say the sound is actually superior by a good margin. These speakers really shine when reproducing high-impact, high-volume sounds. Think about the rumble and crackle you might associate with something like the space shuttle launch. Those types of sounds come across with clarity AND punch.I did have trouble with the subwoofer - the level control seemed to have no effect and it was like the control was stuck on the lowest setting. I called tech support (on a Sunday), got right through to a person, and was told I could drop the unit by a local authorized repair shop just a few miles from my house. I took the unit in on Monday and I think Wednesday the repair was complete.We paired these with a Yamaha AV receiver (RX-V867) with the "YPAO" automatic calibration system - basically a small microphone that plugs in to the front of the receiver and some internal software. It sends out test tones to all 8 speakers and automatically adjusts the levels and verifies polarity. After that, we popped in a movie in the blu-ray player for a test drive. The sounds was really impressive, especially on new sci-fi movies like TRON or the new Star Trek movie.The supplied speaker cables are rather wimpy, but I'd bet my paycheck the average person couldn't tell the difference between these and jumper cables in a double-blind study. Use them or not - you'll most likely be happy either way. My only other gripe with these are the keyhole-style mounting brackets that come pre-attached. These work ok, but I found it hard to find a screw long enough to go thru the drywall to the stud that still had a screw head small enough to fit thru the opening on the bracket - the brackets need to be a tad larger so that a regular drywall or similar screw can be used to mount them. That matters more for the surround speakers as you probaby WILL be mounting them - less so for the fronts as hopefully you can put those on the TV stand or shelf or something. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning. You can easily come up with a workable solution...As others have noted - the speakers are well packed. The box is heavy - ours arrived with the yellow "Two Person Lift" stickers all over it. But the free shipping from Amazon was perfect. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't waste your money paying up for the "latest and greatest" model of the Onkyo HTS speakers. For less than $175, I SERIOUSLY doubt you'll find ANYTHING close. Yes, these are not audiophile or studio grade speakers, but placement and tuning will make as much difference as anything.
This is now my third SimpleTech CompactFlash card. All three cards have worked out of the box without a problem. The value is very good. These cards have worked great in my digital cameras, PC interface devices, and my HP printer that works directly from this type of card. I plan to buy another SimpleTech product in the future the next time that I need to.
... but other than that it's fine. I've used it up to maybe 12 feet from the computer with no problems, so the wireless range is good. It's precise, it's reasonably sturdy and hey, it's a perfectly serviceable mouse for not much money. Not sure why it's called "Pocketmouse", though, because you won't be carrying it around in your pocket. Maybe it's a reference to the storage compartment for the receiver. In any event, it's a good deal.
This is the fastest modem I ever played for years, I always get 52k connection and once got 53.6, I'm really very happy with this product
Waited almost 3 years to buy this product. Was not sure if I wanted to commit to the satellite radio but now I'm so happy I did. Love the recording feature and having satellite radio at home and on the road.
These small headphones have a great sound. Plenty of solid deep bass and clear highs. You would think you were wear a pair of over the ear headphones.
I got few of them for every lens what i have. You know that how important is protection.
I choose this rating because of The Company. Monster Cable make excellent product and are high grade product. The Item works great. I needed It for hooking up a 2 TVs, computer , and the internet.
looked for an inexpensive ND filter for my lenses, good combination for the money. Could have spent more but for my basic needs it was perfect
I bought this and installed according to instructions. It printed the test page fine then a one page Word document. Thirty minutes later when I tried to print there was no response, it said connection was lost and the document lodged in the print queue, could not be deleted. I was forced to reboot the entire system. After this, I could again print a new document, but 10 mins after that when I tried another document the same problem occurred. This happened repeatedly despite trying all the options in the instruction materials such as changing channels. My printer is only 3m from the PC and it is supposed to work easily within 9m. After a nightmare 24 hours trying everything along with about 50 reboots of my PC, I tried to take it back to the shop (of course, they then tested it and said they could find nothing wrong with it and refused to give me my money back). It's an unstable product which I have replaced it with an extra long USB cable with booster which cost a fraction of the price but at least is reliable.
That is a very good SD memory card with 8gb of storage memory.I bought it to use on my EEEPC from ASUS expanding its memory to 12gb total. very good relation costxbenefits!
I got this printer today and took into account ALL the reviews here. I also checked out the Official website where I found "Basic Feature Software Solution for Home Users" which is only about 49MB big and not 400+MB that comes on the CD. It only installs the drivers needed for all the various uses of the printer/scanner/etc and not all the other software (imaging software - other stuff I have which I have no idea about as I didn't install them).Guess what - it installed PERFECTLY first time. However, as I mention in the title, this installation is ONLY for a single user and not for networks of any type (it seems) and get's rid of all the bloatware which I've seen installed with other HP printers that friends own.So in conclusion, if you're looking to install this printer on just ONE PC, check out the HP website, find the HP PSC 2410 section and check out the file downloads. There you will find the SINGLE USER BLOATWARE FREE version of the installation - and do NOT install the software from the CD if you only want a single user installation without all the suplerflous software installed too.I'm more than happy with the results and hope you all will be too.ThanksUmi
THE VIDEO CARD WAS DEFECTIVE. LOADS OF ARTIFACTS PLAYS SOME VIDEO BUT NO GAMES. THIS COMPANY DID NOT INSPECT THEIR USED CARDS FULLY. NO WAY TO TRACK PURCHASES. NO CALLBACK NUMBER OR EMAIL. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY SELL JUNK.
Surprised at how light-weight the unit is, but it does a nice job of making microwave popcorn, with minimal fuss.Only concern is the durability of the fiber-board inserts, which are &#34;required&#34; for best results. Directions state they should last for 8-16 batches, depending on how much oil is used - but our first insert is looking pretty shabby after only 4 batches.
This is a good news bad news review. The good news is that it works. The bad news is that you probably don't need it unless you have a lot of mileage.Here's what you get for your money: (1) two packages of lens cleaner squares, (2) one package of letter sized cleaner paper, (3) 100 cotton swab sticks, (4) one replacement roller, (5) two replacement paper jiggler thingies, (5) a spray bottle of isopropyl alcohol and (6) instructions.If you've kept your manual, look in the back, or dig it out on the fujuitsu site for the instructions and the description of the replacement parts. It will show you enough to do the minor amount of disassembly needed.If you've scanned 50,000 pages, used carbonless paper, or scraped a lot of toner off on the rollers (heavy, dark, poorly fused), you probably do need to replace the roller.But if you're a lighter duty user, try this first. Collect the other parts. Get Uncle Bob, cousin Sue or someone else mechanically inclined if you aren't your self, and open the feeder unit, remove the plate with the paper width guide. Snap a picture and remove the jiggler thingie carefully. Gently press the clip to confirm it's still springy. Take a swab and clean it with a little alcohol and replace. Find the big gray roller. On the left there should be a brass doohickey to release the rod. The right bracket is fixed. Remove the rod and clean the roller, replace, making sure the left goes back in the way it was. With a swab or lens cleaner and a little alcohol clean the other rollers and all interior surfaces. Reassemble, scan the letter sized cleaner paper a couple of times. Test.I ended up not using the replacement parts, but I'll keep them against the day. Considering that I was almost ready to replace the unit, this was a bargain, but if I'd read the darn manual I could have figured this out--keep the unit clean and it will work better.
Update Review:I just took my D200 on a three weeks trip along the west coast (of the United States). I took about 2000 photos - some portraits, but mostly lanscapes.The camera performed without any problem.Image colors are very good (I used color mode 3, sharpening +2).Matrix metering are very good - but not fool proof.May need two batteries to shoot a whole day.Low ISO, D200 is a fine camera (solid 5 stars). High ISO (3 stars)Original Review:This review compares D200 with D70(s) for those thinking to get one of these. I will not compare specs because that topic is readily available elsewheres. I'll give value, relative to D70(s), for each important different feature (based on my opinion and usage) so that you can see the relative values between the two cameras. Positive value means D200 is better.1) Body construction: +$2002) Max Frame rate: +$1003) Max Flash Sync Speed: -$1004) Mirror Lock Up: +$505) Remote Shutter Release: -$506) Time Interval Shooting: +$507) Focus Speed: +$1008) Resolution: +$2009) White Balance: +$15010) Color: +$15011) Moire: +$10012) Banding: -$10013) Noise: $014) MF Lens: +50Adding all up: +$900. At current prices, D200 is about $1000 more that D70(s).Compare to D70(s), the colors and white ballances of the images from D200 is much better. In general, the images from D200 are very good straight from the camera. However, post processing may be still needed to get the images you want. It is easier to get great images from D200 than from D70(s).I have a few classic Nikon MF lenses. Though they are usable with D200 (with metering), manual focus is difficult because the viewfinder is not very bright (brighter than D70, but not as good as film camera).D200 is a great camera. Nikon must spend a lot of time designing this camera, and they did a great job.There are things that D200 can be improved:1) Cut down noise at high ISO, especially in dark area2) In addition to having mirror lockup and self timer separately, also have self timer with mirror lockup.3) Better dynamic range4) Brighter viewfinder5) Eliminate banding completley (currently, short banding may still exists under special situation)6) Have an external button to select image style (D200 called image optimization). For example, select between vivid (landscape), portrait, custom 1, custom 2, etc.7) Have remote shutter release, like D70(s)8) Improve battery life, like D70(s)9) Improve flash sync speed, like D70(s)10) Current AF of D200 is very good, however it can be improved to the same level as in D2X.I know that the wish list above is a little much. But I believe and hope that Nikon do take our wishes into consideration when they design their next cameras. Even though it is expensive and not perfect, D200 may be the best camera for the money at this time.
If you want snug, youv'e got it. Suck in your breath to slide it in and out.
I bought this for my new canon lens and I haven't experienced any problems which affect my photos. The build and glass quality are excellent. I'm looking to purchase a neutral density filter soon and will lean towards the B+W.
I'm using this lock with a relatively new HP Pavilion laptop, and it seems to be a very nice product for what it's intended to do -- protect your computer in reasonably secure areas. As others have said, it won't stop a bolt cutter, and it could probably be picked given enough time. But in an environment like an office or restaurant, it should be fine.The cable is flexible, and nicely coated so that it doesn't scuff surfaces. The lock mechanism itself works smoothly and seems quite sturdy, and it hasn't scuffed or scratched the laptop even after numerous uses. The only real concern I see: the lock mechanism is significantly bigger in diameter than older locks I've used; so if there's some other connector very close to the security slot on your laptop, you may not be able to use the lock and the connector at the same time.
I don't have a bass guitar amplifier, but I do have a house amplifier hooked up to 3 subwoofers. I use this cable to play my bass guitar through my subwoofers. I'm not a serious bass player, so I don't care to have an actual bass amp, this cable has basically saved me a few bucks from buying one.
Official Celestron part, although made in China, it works reliably and as designed for a CG5 Mount. The battery pouch / holder is a little flimsy, but it does the job. Item was shipped promptly and was priced much cheaper than other online stores.
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.
The cameras only work from about 3 or 4 feet from the base station then start to break up with static. They initially interfered with my WiFi greatly, but I changed the channel on my router and it helped (although they do still interfere it is usable at this point). I put two of them in the same room about 4 feet from each other and put the receiver in the middle of them on the floor, then ran an RCA cable under the floor to my computer in the other room. They transmit audio and video, which is nice, and the audio is clear. They have a nice fairly sharp picture during the day, but the IR LED's night vision is pretty useless, all I can see are the license plates and headlights of the cars in my driveway (even with a light turned on,albeit a dim one), and the IR LED's will reflect at night if you plan on putting them behind a window. Don't waste your money on this system; for $250-300 you can get a real, fully working 4 camera wired or 2 camera wireless one.
Yes, the Valentine, Escort 9500-series, Bel Sti-series all get 95+ percentile performance for $400+. The Bel Vector series (all of which have the same sensitivity performance, just differ on features) reliably tests in the 60-70 percentile range with independent repeated testing. This makes for ample time to recognize police radar operating in the area. Compared to the dismal 5-10 percentile range performance for the best of the Cobra/Rocky Mountain Radar line (avoid even at a fraction of their price), the Vector 955 is a quality, good performing detector.The Vectors have better false-recognition than most radar detectors built before 2004, but today, they're just an also-ran in that department and will pick up X and K band automated door openers from your local supermarket. The Vector 955 has the feature to turn off X-band, which is rarely used outside of New Jersey. For this reason, the Vector 955 is my bang-for-the-buck choice over the Vector 940. Though I will give a positive nod to the Whistler Pro 78 which has similar performance.The Vector 955 also has Voice alerts and can be connected to auxiliary devices such as the Beltronics SmartCord for remote operation, or the Cincinnati Microwave ZR4 Laser Shifter. For motorcycles, it can be connected with the H.A.R.D. helmet LED device that lights up a tiny light in your helmet when the radar detector alerts to radar.The Vector 955 (like many detectors), does not do so well in very hot weather, such as 110-degree days in the sun in Arizona. When hot (combined with the heat of it's own operation), the device can give error/service codes.
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.
This camera is my favorite. The pictures have outstanding clarity, and the camera is easy to operate. It can practically take pictures on its own!! I use it alot for puppy pics, and I can't tell you how easily I can capture the pups in motion...there's not the normal lag time of a typical digital, so I can capture the moment as it really happened instead of the formerly seen blank view...or the view of a puppy's tail!! It's a Minolta...of course!!
Overall I am happy with what I received. THe performance was as expected. No surprises.
I am no videophile. I wanted a large flatscreen LCD TV with a digital tuner. Based on Consumer reports reviews narrowed the search to Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and Toshiba: all highly rated for picture quality in a 32 inch set. On further review, narrowed the search to Panasonic and Toshiba. Settled on Toshiba based on price comparison and was totally sold after realizing I could get the set at a great price with the DVD built in. Purchased from electronics expo through amazon. Easy purchase and quick delivery. Was a little surprised to see the price fluctuating between $706-$760 dollars within the span of days. shipping added $50. The picture is beautiful! I have no cable or satellite, only an old aerial on my chimney with an amplifier for the signal. Surprisingly all the major networks already broadcast a digital signal so the TV picks up multiple signals for each channel one analog, one digital, and many with a digital weather station. The TV was simple to set up. Out of the box, connect the antenna, simple program for channel selection. DVD picture is also great. No regrets here. Would highly recommend this toshiba set as well as amazon and electronics expo for the ease of the transaction.
My three (!) TC-741 units burned up while charging Sony NP-FM50 batteries. I recommend using Sony chargers instead.
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.
I stupidly bought this because so many people were giving it good reviews, but it's really pretty bad. The wall charger nearly killed my iPod today when I plugged it in and started melting. Thankfully I only had it charging my iPod for a moment, so it's still working just fine.Don't buy this. Spend a few more dollars more and get a reliable charger kit that won't melt. In fact, here's the set one of my friends uses that I've borrowed on many occasions and works very well -->[...] It's a little pricey, but you don't want to wreck your iPod with something you bought for $.79.
This card is fast enough to use on my new camcorder. The price was right and the frustration free packaging was great.
I haven't had the product long enough to give a thorough review but so far, so good. It has been about three weeks and there is no skipping or dragging. It seems to be a quality product. The sound could be better. But I am very satisfied with this portable DVD player.
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*
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.
best product. but sony's sonic stage soft wear is a big headache for any one .
It is exactly what I wanted for traveling, It is a powerful laptop, the compromise between size and weight etc for me is well worth it.
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 usually use a yellow 8 for most anything b&w but when the situation arises I'll put this on. Works well and can darken the sky.
It may be OK for a very small laptop but but my Toshiba Satellite A660 (15.6 inch monitor) did not fit. This stand is not sturdy at all and it was not designed for medium sized laptops.Went back to Amazon.
Bought it second-hand and took it to a trip immediately. Amazingly light-weight and easy to use. I like manual zoom more than electric zoom, for obvious reason. Photos were sharp and colour natural. The battery that came with the camera did not hold long, possibly too old, and extra batteries are required. Overall, a reliable camera with a brand name that guarantees quality.
The product is really small, the installation is very easy, good quality, and best of all, it works really fine for its price. My only complain is the position of the cables. I'd rather prefer them all at the back of the box, even if this forces the product to be a little bigger. Once you install the cables, you're going to have two in the back, two in the front, and one in the side, and it became a little confuse to arrange at my desk.
Very pleased with this product. They fit over the ears and direct the sound into the ear canal. I recommend them.
I've had this multi-function printer for about 10 months in my home office and am basically pretty pleased with it as far as printing goes. It does create some minor curling to paper, though not so much that it is a concern for me. And I like how the fax machine will detect if my answering machine has gotten a fax and take over the call automatically. HOWEVER, I'd probably be giving the machine a no-star review if I weren't handy with tools and willing to try to fix things.After a couple months of having the machine, the springs holding the top auto-sheet feeder roller fell off because their plastic knobs just snapped. I'd only used the top-feeder a few times - literally no more than 10 pieces of paper had gone through at that point - and I opened the top one day to use the scanner only to have one spring just drop off. Rather than deal with the hassle of trying to get it fixed, I actually decided to risk voiding the warranty and try repairing it myself, MacGyver style. I carefully drilled a hole where the plastic nub that held the spring was and a second hole in the next piece of plastic over for stability, and managed to get a small bolt and nuts to fit into place through the two holes to hold the spring in place again. The next week - same thing happened to the other side! No surprise really since the metal bolt I had used to fix it was far stronger than the original plastic, poorly engineered design - a design which I assume is integral to all of these machines, and not updated over different releases like software fixes and OS compatibility are.So why am I giving two stars? I guess because the machine still prints fine, has a small footprint, and is pretty economical - but as I was about to recommend it to a friend, I remembered what I had had to do to keep it working and that most people wouldn't be willing to make similar repairs. If you're going to use the top sheet-feeder heavily, my advice would probably be to try a different machine unless my story sounds like something you'd be willing to undertake too.******************March 2010 UPDATE:******************Now three years into this machine, the main paper tray won't pick up a piece of paper on the first try. I have to hit Print, wait for it to say there is no paper (there is), open the tray, reposition the top paper (it's been partially picked up) and then hit Start. Then it will pick up the paper. Unless I can figure out a fix, this means the machine has basically become useless as I can't print more than one page at a time, and only after the scenario above has been gone through - for each page. Was back here looking at reviews to see if anyone had found a fix, but it doesn't seem like it. Just someone with the same problem who had been convinced to buy a new drum and other pricey fixes, only to have those not work. I hate that printers don't last more than a few years anymore. Remember when they'd last a decade easily?! And this isn't just a printer, it's my copier and fax machine too (I actually have a separate high-res photo scanner, and don't use this as a scanner.)
Antec USB-Powered Notebook CoolerI highly recommend this product. My laptop kept shutting down due to overheating. I have been using the Antec USB-powered notebook cooler for about a month and my computer stays cool and has not shut down.
I replaced my Sony stereo amp (Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver) with this Onkyo amp. Wow what a difference. I would strongly recommend it.
The Sennheiser HD433 headphones have been a pleasant surprise, especially given their modest price. They are very light-weight and comfortable, and give reasonable sound reproduction for open air headphones. You won't be shaken to your roots with heavy bass notes, but for routine music listening it is hard to go wrong with these HD433s.
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 did a lot of reseach before buying this machine. I am glad I did. This machine can do an abundance of things. I have recorded shows off TV and saved them to DVD-R after editing out the commercials. That was the most important function I required of this unit. The DVD-R can save at 4 speeds. XP (1 hour per disc) ,SP (2 hours per disc) ,LP (4 Hours per disc) &amp; EP (6 Hours per disc). I did a test of all 4 speeds on the same clip of a tv show. EX is as good as the originial, SP is also as good as the original (I couldn't notice any difference). LP is what I use for most recording, it is acceptable for most shows. (EP showed noticable glitches, like jumpy movements of people and a grainy picture) I don't think I will ever record at this speed. I have dubbed movies from video tape and they are quite good. You loose a little quality in the conversion process but it is acceptable. You can never improve a video source only maintain it.Editing is time consuming, but if you record the show at the time you want to burn it to disc, you will be able to use the Speed dubbing technique. This technique allows you to burn the DVD-R disc at a fast speed. You can burn a 1/2 hour show in 8 minutes and a 1 hour show in 11 minutes (recorded and burned at the LP mode). The reason editing takes time is because you can very precicely cut a show at the precise moment when a commerical begins, so the edited show will have no notice of a commerical in it. This is the amazing part of doing this. I have been saving the last few episodes of Friends and the 45 minute episodes edit down to only 27 minutes when you cut out the commericals. A normal hour long show usually edits down to 41 minutes. What a waste of time.The time slip feature is great where you can watch anything on the hard drive while still recording to the hard drive.I hope the price drops more so that I can replace all my video recorders with this wonderful machine.It has surpassed my expectations and it sure beats sitting in front of a computer editing video.Thank you Panasonic for giving us what we need.
I needed a good pack for college and hp went far above the expectations. I am disabled and have alot of books to school I can carry my laptop in comfort five stars hp
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.
I have now had this product for close to a year and it is great. I travel frequently and these earphones are very efficient in cutting the background airplane noise. Being lightweight it is easy to carry.
I've used Tiffen lens filters before. Took a lot of Christmas shots with this and got odd refraction from the filter. Just need to watch for it in low light situations. Some of them look kind of cool though.
Bought this as a replacement for the HD that came with my IBM think Pad. What can you say about a Hard Drive? It works and so far, so good.
Not much needs to be said about the eyecap - it serves its purpose and is identical to the original one (which I lost).
At this price i would have not got any better projector. The pictures are clear and crisp and the screen is so bright. Amply suited for both presentation, photos and movies! Strongly recommended.
No problems so far with false alarms, etc. The detector broke after about 2 weeks, but Amazon replaced it very quickly....
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.
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.
i recently purchased this product and it is my third digital camera. This is by far the best one I've owned. this camera is very thin and sleek. It takes excellent pictures and has very quick response for quick in the moment pictures. I cannot find any serious negativities to this camera. it is also much cheaper than the other cameras of this quality and size especially if you buy it used like i did you could get it for around $100.
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!
I have owned this mouse for about a month now and I am extremely impressed. Not only is this mouse tiny enough to carry with you anywhere, but it is also extremely versatile and even has a scrolling feature which many mice of comperable utility do not. The wireless feature of this mouse works perfectly and I have had no problems. The price is great as well.***Bottom line: this is a convenient tool that I would not live without for a rather small cost***
It has many fairly good features, and the pictures are pretty good. One thing I didn't like is that if you want to turn off the power in the middle of a movie or a mini-series, you have to press the EJECT key to eject the disc, then press POWER OFF, instead of pressing the STOP then pressing the POWER OFF. That's the only way to have the point of movie where you stop being memerized. If you do the usual way, press stop, then press power off, then, next time, you have to start from the beginning of the movie. I really don't understand why the designer(s) did it this way. Another shortcoming is that the DVD player doesn't give a FULL 1080P performance as what it claims. I test that by playing the same movie in two different players, the Oppo 981HD shows pictures quite inferior to my Pionner Elite 46AV DVD player which is supposed to upconvert to 1080i only. But on the whole, the Oppo still shows pretty nice pictures with excellent sound -- its HDMI output sents out Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1 and even DTS signals to my SONY Bravo XBR HDTV, without any problem. Be the price a little lower, it might have been worth it to buy one.
Being an amatuer photographer, I wanted a scanner that could scan slides and negatives. The 5000F is a flatbed scanner so it can also scan documents which makes a very versitile and useful scanner. Usually flatbed scanners do NOT make good film and slide scanners; the 5000F is an exception. It's actually based on a rather decent CCD technology rather than the cheaper CIS chip (most flatbeds), which is the reason for the very good film/slide scanning performance. It has a special back-lit slot in the cover for slides and negatives. You can scan up to 3 negs or 2 slides at once. It also has an IR dust and scratch removal sensor that works fairly well (but not on scratches). The quality is very very good but the scans are quite slow, even with a USB-2 connection. You must remove a white backing board, insert the negs or slides in provided carriers, and position the carriers in the scanner. The graphics software, Archsoft PhotoStudio, is quite adequate but not nearly on the same level as Adobe Photoshop. There's MUCH additional software for creating photo albums, photo databases, OCR, etc.. Installation is very easy. It took me 20 minutes to install and start scanning after a bad day at work! The quality of the scans is excellent, the scanning software is very easy to use, the software package is quite comprehensive, scanning negs and slides requires some fumbling, and the scans are slow (but I've seen slower). The quality of the slide/negative scans is the MOST important feature to me and the 5000F delivers. **For the money**, I am VERY happy with the package overall.
I bought this camera to take pictures of my garden. I used it maybe four times, and then started having problems with the batteries. I would take two or three pictures, not even using the flash, and would get a low battery message. I tried replacing the batteries, with more and more expensive batteries, finally buying batteries advertised as the best for use with digital cameras. I put them in, took two pictures, and the camera stopped working. I took the camera to my local photo shop and described the problem. The camera shop employee tried putting his store's batteries in the camera. One after the other, none of the batteries, no matter how much power they had (he tested them before putting them in the camera) would work in the camera. He finally suggested that I remove the batteries from the camera when it wasn't being used. I have owned two other digital cameras before this one, and they both took many, many pictures, including VIDEOS on ONE SET of standard batteries. This camera was a WASTE OF MONEY.
If you look at the "Product Details" section above it says "Product Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds ". That's the size of an unabridged dictionary!! You'll be glad to know that 9x2x7 is the box it comes in. The player itself is 3.1"W x 1.4"H x 0.9"DHello, Amazon, are you listening? Why do you think it's more important to show the box size than the product size?
I bought this GPS for my husband for Father's Day. We got a great deal and are very happy with it. The only complaint is that it often seems to send us a different way than we would normally go (we like to "test" the unit). However, when you head a different route it does recalculate so that's usually what we do. I don't know if there is a way to make it choose between fastest, shortest or main roads - if so we haven't found that yet. LOVE that you can find restaurants, gas stations, etc. close to your current location. That's very handy! Overall we're very happy with the purchase.
These speakers are a needed improvement from/over the "stock" speakers on the computer...It is inexpensive improvement and puts out enough sound to be loud enough to overcome some background noise and very helpfull for those of us "with slight hearing loss"... These speakers are well worth the small price I paid for them...I would purchase them again....amazon processed and shipped these speakers in good time.....
This is the first time that I have bought dvd storage cases and I am very happy with the product. The cases came quickly, and I got what I needed out of it.
Apparently, the dowloaded driver created an MSVCRT.DLL:rtlgetntversion error message which froze my Win 98 machine upon restart. Three hour-long conversations with hardworking Compaq support staff in India and my poor machine remains stuck in some form of safe mode. I await a call from "second-tier" support.Linksys staff were quick to blame Windows and offered no support.Buy something else.
My son ordered this item, I believe he researched this type item and decided this was the best for the value.
Plantronics DSP-400 Digitally-Enhanced USB Foldable Stereo Headset and SoftwareThis product surpasses my expectations in user-friendliness and ease of use. There was no software necessary and worked by simply plugging it in. The sound quality for MP3's is superb and it works well with Skype and other voice and chat programs. I recommend it highly.
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!
Works very well for my application, i.e. limited use transferring LPs to computer and occasionally just listening to a record. With top cover on it doesn't take up much space. Most turntables of this price range do not have pitch adjust, a must for 78s.
Its the original 77mm nikon cap. I only bought this because I lost one of my caps on a shoot and watched my cap literally fall off a cliff. So this is my replacement.
Headphones provide are great sound it is not a good fit for my large head/face hard if you have a tight fitted helmet. This would be my second or third choice.
It is 10x less expensive than some of the big name ones, and I simply don't believe it is of 10x lesser quality...it protects my lens, and that's what I'm most iterested in!
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.
The only thing I'd highly recommend these, there great, it sounds pretty good It is a great product for the price.
It worked great and I loved it, only if it was puppy proof! Had no problems with the snagging since it's snagless lol. Just sad that my puppy had to chew it up. My husband was going to sodder it together but the wires are really super thin and made it way to difficult.
I have had infinity speakers before and have always loved the sound they produce. This system was fantastic and meet my expectations--crisp and clear sound with very good bass from the powered sub woofer. Very satisfied.
I read and considered the mixed reviews for this Smart Strip before deciding to give it a try. I have a desktop computer with several external drives, speakers, etc., and I thought I might save some energy, noise and heat, by having all the external peripherals shut down when the computer turns off and power up when the computer does. Contrary to some reviews, it was quite easy to set up, taking only minor tweaking and about 5-10 minutes, and it seemed to work fine for a few months. After using it for about six months, I started experiencing issues with rebooting the computer. It would start up and shut down normally, but if I tried to reboot, rather than shutting it completely down, it always locked up during the reboot process. Given that it is running Microsoft Vista, I figured this was yet another thing to thank the folks in Redmond, WA for, and, since I don't need to reboot all that frequently, it wasn't a major hassle to simply shut the computer fully down before booting it up again.Then, about a month after that problem surfaced, my computer's power supply failed altogether, and I had to replace it. Shortly after that, I began having even more problems with the computer booting; this time, even from a fully shut down position. I did a little research regarding where the system was locking up and discovered this was most likely an issue related to mother board power. At this point I remembered reading a review about how a Smart Strip like this had fried someone's computer. I hadn't put much stock in the review at the time, but, just for giggles, I unplugged everything from the Smart Strip and began using just a normal surge suppressing power strip, and *presto* - problem solved. I now no longer have issues with the computer locking up from either a fully shut down position or a system reboot.Now, I can't say for certain that the strip caused my original power supply to fail. I've replaced enough of those to know they simply fail from time to time. Regardless, the boot up issues that were clearly related to power did not exist before I started using the Smart Strip, and went away immediately when I stopped using it. That's conclusive enough evidence for me to stop using it.So, while the Smart Strip might be good for some things, I can't recommend using it with a computer. I have another in use with my television entertainment system to power everything on or off with the television. Though I haven't had any problems with this one, I can't replace a blown power supply in an LCD television nearly as easily as I can replace a blown power supply in a PC, so I'm seriously considering ditching that Smart Strip as well, just to be sure.I'm all for trying to save some energy, and I like the concept of the convenience of having everything power on and off with the press of a single button. This product just doesn't handle the job consistently enough to recommend.
With it's on-board GPS and and it's ability to update 1,000s of traffic and speed trap locations on line. This the the only Radar dedector that I have owened that keeps working to server long after you take it out of the box. You can even customize it with known traps in your area, mark those locations, and update them so others in your area that where smart enough to buy this will be alerted as they approach the marked location. False alarms, although not completely eleminated, are greatly redcued. Great product, great purchase, and a great recommendation.Escort Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector (Black)
Iv'e had this set for over 2 months. (I like Amazon but they do not take back TVs over 27&quot; so I purchased elswhere just in case..) I have it paired with a Samsung SIR-T165 HDTV Over the air receiver and with a Zenith Silver Sensor HDTV antenna. I find the HD images to be excellent (esp. the PBS broadcasts) but the APEX shoots the Digital TV signal into a 16:9 box in the center of it's 4:3 screen. So, even with Digital content that is broadcast in 4:3, it appears inside the 16:9 box with bars on the side (as well as the top). Of course, you can watch this content through the analog AV inputs and it will fill the screen (but it won't be 1080i, it will be 480i which still looks very good) That's another thing, this set only displays 1080i in HD. No 720p, so regardless of what the signal is broadcast in, it &quot;downconverts to 1080i&quot; (quotation from the manual). The manual, by the way, is written in broken english. The overall construction of the TV feels a little bit cheap (the front panel that hides an additional set of inputs feels like it is about to break off) Changing from one set of inputs to another is a go forward only task that can take 25-30 seconds to get through to your destination. A back button would be helpful. Overall, it was a good purchase to get HDTV on a big screen for little money.
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
The Logitech Pocket Digital has very bad picture quality even for a 1.3 megapixeldigital camara. The pictures that I took in very bright light turned out ok, but if there was any shade around it would not turn out worth crab. Don't buy this camara unless you plan on carrying a spotlight around.
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.
I bought this unit in August 2003. I take very good care of my things and I am very delicate with electronics and never really had a problem with them until I got the PDV-0700. I used it a few hours per week unitl October when all of a sudden, it would not play DVDs anymore. The screen would go half black half white every time it would be turned on. Lucky for me the warranty at that point covered the repair. They had to change the screen. Then it was good for another few months, until the new screen stopped working too. I am very disappointed. I payed hard earned money for a unit I was able to use for less than a year. I decided to go and buy a higher quality, more expansive unit from a more established brand in the dvd player market. I now wish I had done this from the start.
I love to write in bed with my eyes closed (touch-typing required). My laptop was like a glob of concrete forever widening my hips---- ugggg! And in the words of a reknown Indian GI physician-It was making me, &quot;pass gas through hiney.&quot; With this baby you can put the laptop on a side table, lie horizontal (as the good Lord wanted us to) and do the stream of conciousness thing without the oppressive weight. A ticker-tape finger dance by Logitech. You quickly develope confidence that keystrokes are not going to be missed due to a faulty link up. The connection is transparent and the set-up was easy as pie (cooking knowledge not required). If the magicians make remote video that easy, extend the range, and create channelizing, you could have little dummy terminals around the house. Now wouldn't that be slick.
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
This little AM/FM radio works great for me. I bout these two to replace my old ones that I have for 10 years...reason for replacement was that I drop them over the years 10 to 15 times and it takes the pounding and still ticking....! :) I lost the battery covers for my old ones..but they still work......I felt like they are durable..and have good sound for it's small price tag. The earphone that came with the set isnt so great..but I have nicer ones to go on it
The Samsung 275T is a monitor intended for graphics professionals or those who seriously have thought of having a dual screen set up. At 27" it's a perfect size, 30" can be a bit much for viewing and often times a lot for graphics cards to process.For those familiar with large monitors, you notice first off the screen has a matte finish which prevents reflection and is a super advantage for long hours in front of Photoshop. Even though it is matte, there is no real affect on the brightness of the monitor, in fact it can be so bright when in game mode that it is advisable to turn on the "Text" mode for fear of burning out your retinas! The blacks are true, which can be every important and is truly one of the best monitors I have ever used despite the intimidating size. Even with a Gamma adjuster, you can always fine tune this beast so that it performs exactly the way you want it to. This feature is generally not available on most monitors.With extra USB ports and component video input, this monitor puts your desktop and your TV at your fingertips. With features such as PIP, you can even watch TV while working! This being said, the monitor is definitely intended to be used as a computer monitor and not an HDTV although it does support 1080P it does not do the best job. Leave the TV viewing for the Plasma, built the PIP is still fun to use. This being said, monitors generally make for poor TV viewing.Hands down the best 27" monitor for the price and outperforms most 30" monitors on the market.
This unit performs just as advertised/described. We were looking for a simple radio for the kitchen counter and finally found it. The only disappointment is that the battery feature only protects the clock - it doesn't allow the radio to play when the power is out.
I like these tips, but if you're driving and using these igos, be sure to pull over when you change them. They can be tough to switch. Also, it's a good idea to get an igo splitter so you can listen to the ipod and charge your phone or use the gps, etc.As for the person who claims this destroyed his ipod, my guess is that he ripped it out, but you need to be careful. I almost did this and wondered why it wouldn't release from the ipod. You have to squeeze the buttons on either side of the igo tip to remove it. This has no instructions, so I thought I'd fill you in on that info now.
Zen was nice to have. I computer troubles had arose not, may've gotten more use from. But alas, no. Was effective on keeping my schedule, pictures, music; hmm, come to think of it, I miss my Zen.
This is a great unit. Got it to record movies for the kids. Replace portable dvd units that last usually less than a year. Great product. Only bad thing is battery does not last as long as I would like for it but I no worse than anything else in this size.
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.
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!
I'm new to the world of iPod and had bought a different transmitter which was awful; you couldn't find a usable frequency even in rural areas. I purchased this one based on the reviews in Amazon and have not been disappointed in the least - it even picks up a strong signal in the Chicago metro area. Amazon delivered this in less than 24 hours even though it was on free Super Saver delivery - great product and great website for purchasing items.
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.
Gosh, I just don't even know what to say about some of the other reviews. (the negative ones) In short, they are wrong. If you have audiophile tastes, I'm sure this won't measure up. It seems like many people were expecting this to sound like an $1,000.00 amp. It may not sound like that, but it does, however, sound as good as amps 3 times it's price. I have owned many amps over the years, and this one works great in every way. For 95% of the consumers out there, this has plenty of power. If you have specific needs for more wattage, then buy an amp with more wattage for Pete's sake! If you have specific needs for audiophile quality output, then buy another amp for Pete's sake! This amp is made for the every day radio/music listener. it isn't made for people with specific audio needs. Don't listen to the bad reviews on this, seriously. They are written by people who should have known better than to buy this in the first place. They are written by BMW drivers who bought a Toyota and want to complain that it doesn't have BMW performance.
The only problem was the holder! So hard to get them out, I broke it,but these are great! So many colors for almost no money! And if you're carefulyou can use them without any problems, I attach them to my sb600 with a smallrubber band and they work perfect!All I'll need for a VERY long time!
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.
After being disappointed with the headphones that came with my mp3 player, I tried out several different kinds before I found the Sony J10's. Because of the vertical orientation of the earbud, they are very comfortable in the ear (and they seem more likely to fit a wide range of aural anatomy). The hooks over the ear are equally as comfortable and do an excellent job keeping the headphones in place while running. I am not an audiophile, but the sound quality seems good enough considering the price and the application (use them while you are working out, not when you want to listen to your home stereo). I have had them for several months and they are holding up well. I am so pleased with the performance that I am buying a pair for my wife.
The Sennheiser PMX70 had excellent sound quality and volume compared with others I'd used recently. I had high hopes on first listen. However, these semi-in ear headphones were moderately uncomfortable after only about 20 minutes. I later took them on a 40 minute run. The design is such that in any position I adjusted them, the speakers tilted slightly upward in my ear. Once I started perspiring, my sweat poured right into the little speakers. I had to stop every few minutes to shake the collected sweat out of the earpieces. The right speaker was filled with sweat and non-functional pretty much the entire run. Who designed these? Consider these headphones only if you 1) never plan to exercise while using them and 2) will be keeping them on for 20 minutes or less.
Purchased this monitor last year. Noticed that it is not as crystal clear as a CRT, but this is true of all LCD screens. For the price, this model kicks. Check out reviews on computer sites also.
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!!
The other 3 were duds. Impressed with this ratio, especially since it's 10 bucks a spindle.A number of the discs have been sent around the world and used in presentations 20+ times. None have stopped working despite mild surface scratching.There's not really much else to say about a spindle of CD's, to be fair.
Right now the 5500 is around $200 and it is hard to beat this PDA at that price. Sure the 5600 and 6500 have fancier features, but they are still priced too high. The best thing about the Sharp Zaurus running Linux is the enormous amount of free software that has been developed for it. You can make this little PDA do ANYthing! My only gripe is that Sharp hasn't put more effort into making syncing the Zaurus with Linux easier out of the box. It's as if they assumed a Linux PDA would only be popular with Windows and Mac users. How dumb is that? Otherwise, my favorite PDA.
This is a good laptop cooler.Because it has the openings all over it, it works better than others.The only annoying design is that the little feet fall out constantly.
i was looking for a cap to my cameras body for a nikon d300 and the title for this cap clearly says nikon d300 its to small does not fit it was a waist of money just not happy with this product at all
The reception is remarkable and the sound is very audible and clear. Great little radio for the price.
I don't typically write reviews- but this iStation shuffle really knocked my socks off!#1- You get all the cables you need already included in the package. USB cable, and a 3.5mm cable if you want to hook up any other audio device; like any MP3 player or a Walkman. That saved me $20.00 for not having to buy the USB cable.#2- WOW! Great sound from these little speakers! Those little holes you see under the speakers actually pump out so much base you can feel it. The sound is crisp- no 'tinny' sound here.#3- Totally portable- it can run on batteries! Very small-it fits really nice into a carry-on bag or a business bag, so I take the iStation shuffle on the road with me everywhere. Ear buds just aren't very comfortable to wear all the time. Plus, I get to share my music with friends.#4- The iStation shuffle charges the iPod everytime you put it in the cradle; as long as you have the power cord connected to the wall. Which is good, so it does not drain the batteries. You can even use the iStation shuffle as a docking station, so you can synch using the included USB cable. A useful feature.#5- I did my research and looked at the reviews on [...]- the iStation shuffle rated an A-, while the next best shuffle speaker system rated a B-. They were right on with their review of the iStation shuffle. Kudos!In a nutshell- I HIGHLY recommend this item to any iPod shuffle owner. The price is right and I'm sure you too will feel that you got a great value in the iStation shuffle.
ANTOnline sent a Lenmar battery were the case was barley held together by scotch tape on both ends once I open the package. The box was smashed but packaging was not. Emailed right away as instructed and waited for RMA or contact back. No response. Tried again plus tried calling but still no response so then I emailed Amazon. Amazon gave me a full refund after their investigation of the problem. Thank you Amazon.
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.
Used it for half a year now, experienced no problems.I also recommend this charger with it:Canon CB-2LS Battery Charger (Charges NB-1L Battery).These products are genuin and have a feel of very high quality itesm, which they are!
I bought this earphones like 2 years ago, and the sound was amazing for me, i used to hear heavy metal and symphonic metal, and i had an excellent sound, i didn't find this earphones again until 2 months and now i hear techno and psychedelic music, this earphones have excellent bass with their 9mm driver, buy them, they are cheap but they have excellent sound, i actually use them for run, and the don't fallTry to use and hear themFor me are excellent, have better sound than JBuds J3 Micro Atomic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just got this filter. I can't say it threaded totally smoothly onto the lens hood of my Panasonic PV-GS80 camcorder, however it did thread fairly smoothly directly onto the front of the lens. Many ppl have complained of stripping the threads of their camcorders so this was a concern. I'll try to update this review if the filter manages to come off during use but for now it feels tightly attached to the lens hood.Shot a quick sample vid with and without the filter. Just viewing it through the 2" lcd preview screen, it looks to me like the filter presents just a very slightly darker picture (and I do mean extremely slightly). If you weren't looking for it you probably wouldn't notice any real difference. There is perhaps the slightish bluish/greyish tint added, but as I said before, unless you were actually looking for a difference in the picture, you probably wouldn't even notice a difference.I cannot tell if both sides of the filter are coated or not. It is a really small filter being only 37mm in diameter. One of the reasons I bought this filter was supposedly the G Series from Hoya comes with multi-coating on both sides of the lens which is important because it prevents strange looking reflections from the inside of the lens from being visible in your videos.I am now happy because I have some protection for my nice little camcorder lens. :) Hopefully through more extensive testing, I can find out whether or not this helps with glare.***12/16/07 Update***I have now used this filter for a bit and my biggest complaint is that you can see the edges of the ring at the widest angle setting on my camcorder. I use the Panasonic PV-GS80 so if you have this camcorder and you buy this filter it will be visible in your pictures if you are set at the widest angle. Since I have Image Stabilization sometimes it appears the edge of the ring is moving around since that's how it works out after the IS processes the image. As long as I stay away from the widest angle and zoom in ever so slightly I can avoid seeing the outer edge of the ring. Btw - it is only the far upper right, far lower right, and a sliver of the upper left that is visible. I can't see anything in the lower left corner. I'll try to work with it and see if I can get this to work because it really is nice to have protection of the lens. I have not had any threading problems as mentioned above and I have actually learned how to thread it securely. Threading is not an issue at all.
This is a very expensive piece of glass to protect your equally expensive lens. Considering the size of this filter, buyers of this filter are using very expensive lenses and this filter does offer piece of mind. It is very smudge and dust resistant. Also, scrubbing this filter down to clean it is more reassuring than heavy cleaning of the lens.I haven't noticed too much of a haze reduction as the product claims. There is no picture degration in 99.9% of the pictures. The .1% of the time is when you aim your camera at the sun. There's a possibility of flaring when pointed at the sun.
This is a great bag given the high quality and good price. It is spacious - we were able to fit the Panasonic TM700K camcorder, Sony Cybershot camera, all the cables, the charger, the extra batteries and SD cards into it quite comfortably without looking too bulky. Very happy with purchase.
This small camera is BIG in features. WIth 7 megapix the detail of the photos are awesome and very clear. The zoom feature is great but the best features are the compact size (can fit in a shirt pocket) and the ease of the control buttons. After dealing with lots of other digital cameras that had difficult to use control features such as deleting a photo or organizing your photos, this camera has proven to be the EASIEST camera I have ever had to operate. Even a child can figure this one out. I LOVE IT!
This is the second Nuvi 360 that I've bought in one year; and, despite the time difference, I couldn't find more bang for my buck than this model.1. Price on Amazon had dropped from $320.00 to $199.99.2. Only Garmin at this price with Bluetooth Connectivity.3. Speaks Street names and warns you of an upcoming turn twice.4. Finds many retail stores; and, with a BT enabled phone allows you to find not only the location, but also call the store directly from the unit.5. Screen real estate is large enough to see details, yet still the unit fits in your pocket.With so many navigators out there, its hard to figure out which one is best. For my money, this Garmin Nuvi has all the features one needs to be safe (and on time) when driving both familiar and unfamiliar roads.
Buy this unit, then go to their FTP site (not the website!) and download the latest firmware upgrade (as of this writing v112f). ftp://ftp.diamondmm.com/pub/multimedia/rio/riovolt/. You will then have the very best mp3 player money can buy! You'll have a RESUME function that returns you to the exact spot where you turned off the unit as long as you don't switch out the CD. The FF/REW fuction has 2x, 4x and 6x speeds. It's pretty fast at 6x. You also get to choose if you want the backlight to stay on all the time or only a few seconds (choice is available only with AC adapter connected, when using battery power, it only stays on a few seconds). My one and only complaint is that whenever I connect or disconnect the AC adapter, the unit shuts itself off. If I'm in the middle of a tune, it's VERY annoying, but I'm hoping they'll fix that problem with the next firmware update. RioVolt email tech support is fairly responsive. They got back to me with the FTP site within 2 days. I am so impressed with this little unit, I could sing it's praises all day. But this is my second &quot;updated&quot; review already, so I'll stop here. Buy this baby, you won't be sorry!!
I haven't had the memory card long, but it has worked great and was a super deal for around $32. I can't find 16G cards any where near that cheap in stores.
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.
Very happy with this LCD monitor, should have bought one sooner but that's OK. I have this on now and the picture is great.
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.
Avoid these headphones at all costs, especially if you would buy these to listen with while you work out. Mine lasted for about a month and a half before the cord started decomposing. The material used is very poor, the white turns yellow and then disintegrates just through normal use. If you are considering these for working out, don't buy them, they will not stay in your ears. That is assuming you sweat when you workout, these will slip out and just become more of an annoyance than anything.
For all of you out there sticking this suction cup directly on to your windshields... Did you notice the black disc with the red adhesive? THAT'S what's supposed to go onto the windshield. Then the suction cup goes on to THAT. Result: NO problems, even in the hottest weather.
Works as described, keep on lens always found no difference with it off. Screws on smooth, very well made.Recommend yes.
Logitech X-240 2.1 speakers is a great sound system.It produces good sound quality and can be utilized by Ipod, MP3 and etc. Would recomend this to consumers.
Before buying this product, I was actually looking at other DVR's but I didn't like the fact that I could not record all content I can view on TV. So pairing the Archos 604 with the docking station not only gave me the ability to record anything that I can view on my TV, it also gave me portability. Another thing that drew me more toward this unit/dock combo, was the price. Around $390.00 was an excellent price for the functionality and portability and a regular DVR will run you between $200.00 and $300.00.All and All I throughly enjoy my Archos 604 but I didn't give it 5 stars becasue I expected the playback quality to be a little better when viewing on my TV. Now I have to mention that I am using the Composite Video and Audio outputs (not the Component output) attached to a 40" SONY Bravia HDTV (KDL-40V2500) and this may be something I can correct by tweaking the settings and using Component video. I'm not sure. But viewing on the unit itself is CRYSTAL CLEAR!!!
When I purchased this UV filter I had low $ in mind because I was going to be using it on a lens that I paid under $120.00 for and wouldn't be using all that often. Every lens needs a UV filter for protection and it actually does a pretty good job. For some of my more expensive lenses I've gone with Hoya multi-coated or B&W filters but the bottom line is this Tiffen filter works good for a low price like $13.00 or so.
This is my Fourth GPX Digital Frame! They work great. Wish they'd show Windows movie's, though. The thumb-jump-flash USB interface is useful.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Text-to-SpeechOk, I'm ready to talk about it now!!! I'm being a little dramatic, only to try and grab your attention, but I was so excited when I first got this unit, I could hardly wait to write a review, but I decided to wait till I'd read the entire owners manual, and really used this little guy for a few weeks. I think I can talk fairly intellegently about it now that I have some "real world" experience under my belt.Before I get into some detail and pros and cons about the unit, I realize that many of you, like me, are reading these reviews in order to try and make a decision on which one to buy. I really felt I did my homework on this one, and after reading many reviews about some Magellan products, Tom tom, and especially the Garmin 760 and other Garmin units, I finally decided to get this baby. The "decision maker" for me on this unit was partly the price, partly the scary things I read about the blue tooth issues, in relation to noise, radio reception, etc. but probably the most important aspect of all this review thing for me was all the GOOD REVIEWS, I seemed to read about the 360, and how well the bare bones features like GPS NAVIGATION, seemed to be touted in a positive sense. You know, I like bells and whistles too, but when it comes right down to it, for me the "main deal" for me about a GPS unit is: How well does it find my location, without a bunch of problems, and I'm happy to say, that I'm about 98% satisfied with this unit. (I'll tell you about the other 2% in a minute).I'd say that I'm a pretty "techey", kind of guy, but I think I'm still keeping a perspective when I say that "right out of the box", I was able to just about set it to a destination, and go for it. After saying that, (for all you "instruction manual", haters, I'd still have to say, read them anyway. You'll be glad you did. I learned a lot of other info that helps me tremendously from the owners manual. Might I add, that another part of the "deal maker" for me was that they actually included a CD rom with the owners manual on it, a lether carring case, a "real" car charger, "real" AC charger, (for home), and a USB cable to charge it from my computer or download the latest version of maps from Garmin FOR FREE, within the first 30 days of ownership, and a suction cup. Try that with some of the other units!!!!!!!! Ok, that being said, I fired this sucker up, and low and belhold,,, it actually led me to my destination in style.Ok, now let's get down to brass tacks. I'm not gonna say much more about the picture download feature, the MP3 stuff, or any of that stuff, because to me, I mainly bought this unit to find a location, but I did listen to a few of the "pre-loaded" music clips and like one of the other reviewers said: Make no mistake, this isn't a "stereo system", unless you run it into an amplifier and bigger speakers, where it might do a decent job, which, by the way, is one possible way to eleviate, that "small speaker syndrom" that every one of these units that I've ever used seems to have. Hey, folks, lets face it. Your not gonna have a boom box sound with a teeny, tiny speaker on a small GPS unit, HOWEVER, the real blessing here for all of you is there is a headphone output, that could possibly be sent to some kind of amplifier and bigger speakers to enhance the sound. I'll leave it at that on this issue.In the real world, I cranked up the volume to the top end and if you roll up your windows, you can hear that "sexy", Australian lady, tell you directions, but even if it's a hot day, there's still the "printed word" on the unit, telling you to "turn left on Main St." or where ever, and by the way, this feature of telling you the street where to turn, as far as I'm concerned is a "must have feature". She's not gonna always tell you 3 blocks ahead of time, but if you pay attention, she or the text does a pretty good job of directing you when and where to turn.As far as "typing in" the City, Street, number, etc. I had a little issue on part of this but I think I found a way around the problem. Here's the problem: When you type in the city or street name, sometimes the "computer" as it were, puts the names in front of you, that are possiblilities, but sometimes the possiblilities aren't your city or street, your looking for. The way I found "around this", and listen closely here: Before you type in the "full name" of the street or city and hit the "done" button, just type in part of the name, and hit done. By doing that, the unit gives you more choices to choose from and so far every time I've done this, I could find the street or city I was looking for. I think this is poor engineering on Garmin's part, but at least this is kind of a "work around on this problem".I went to a parking lot down the steet and programed in a "point of interest" or something to that respect (sorry, I'm not precise on this, but read the manual, and you'll find how to do it). Once I did this, I was able to find the little "flag" they give you to find where I parked my car, probably within 20 feet. Not to bad, considering, they don't even "tout" this in the "ad" on this unit.Kind of "wrapping this thing up", here, I'd like to see a little more "robust" POI list, but you might be able to download a bigger POI list from Garmin. One more negative for me was that they don't seem to include a "zip code" feature on this unit, (where you can find the city and area by zip code, but another work around on this is that you can find a map of the area you want, and literally with your finger slide the map to exactly where your looking to go and zoom in on that area too. On e last feature that I like is that it can save a pretty big list (maybe 500) of addresses and/or destinations that you've previously been to, and with the "spell feature", you can narrow that down to what your looking for.All in all, I'd have to say that this "bad boy" really kicks butt, and does what it says it will do and then some. I'm very pleased with the clear consice visual readout, the audio information to back all that up, and the fact that 98% of the time it takes me right to the house I'm trying to deliver too. (Oh, by the way, I'm a delivery driver, by trade).
I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and find the D2 an excellent device for that purpose, in particular the bookmarks feature. The Cowon works with NetLibrary,Overdrive and Audible. The display is large and clear, which I appreciate. The battery seems to last forever, much longer than other MP3s I have owned.I have Vista Home Premium, 64-bit on my computer, and had no compatibility problems.The manual and customer support pages are terrible. The manual doesn't cover all of the functions, at least that I could find, like how to delete bookmarks. That took a lot of trial and error. [On the bookmarks page, click "settings" at the bottom of the page, and choose to delete one or all bookmarks from the menu.]My other complaint is that the display, while large and clear, is very busy, and it's not possible to delete unwanted information. I've read that the new version, the D2+, has an improved display. When I purchased the D2 I didn't think the improved display was worth an additional $30, but now I'm not so sure.I have not found the JetAudio software very useful and don't have it on my computer, but perhaps that's because I don't listen to music that much on the Cowon.
I Purchased this camera late July 2002. I used it heavily through the holidays. It goes through a set of 4 batteries about every 16 to 20 mb of pictures give or take for flash or not. I bought a 128 mb card for it and it's good for 266 pics in the medium mode. I think I used 4 sets of batteries for the whole card. I am very pleased with this camera. It is very user friendly. It takes high quality pics even on the medium setting. I print very nice 8x10 pics from this camera, 4x6 even better. Would I buy it again? You bet I would.
Very good turntable for the money, the program I still need to try out no hand book, but you have the help key. I like the turntable very much, it is a good quality.Audio-Technica AT-PL120S Professional Direct Drive Turntable with Recording Software
I purchased this for the S200, when it came I thought it was too small. But it is perfect. Fits on your belt never gets in the way. Took it on a trip to Maui in March and it was great.
This is a great way to keep your ipod charged in all cases! We love them all! you can take one for the car and one for the wall!
I can't believe this piece of junk has such a high over-all rating. Mine died for no apparent reason, out of warranty, of course. I'll never buy another Altec-Lansing device again, and neither should you.
Camera fits snugly, well-made construction, & easy to take along with you as it has an expandable strap for over-the-shoulder or around-the-neck wear. The only downfall is there isn't any space for batteries and just enough room for a picture card. Maybe, once it has been broken in, I'll try to add the spare batteries, but don't expect them to fit without cramming them in. Overall, this is a nice case for your Coolpix.
Search Google for "hp 6310 reset power" and you'll get an idea of how common it is for these printers to develop this problem. As with many others, mine started just after the warranty expired. I can't scan. I can't fax.
This is a great set of headphones for the price. Would even pay a bit more for them. They are pretty big and are really for home use. I wouldn't take them out rollerblading. Good long cord, good sound, good volume control. Only complaint, I wish that mute button would stay down. It only stays muted when I hold it down.
works as advertised, was kind of dissapointed that AA battery holder didnt come with it, but, for the price, one cant be really picky.
Excellent toner. Except NO substitutes! Don't even think about buying the cheaper refills or competitors - you will surely be disappointed.
EXCELLENT PICTURE WITH EASY MENU SET UP RECOMMEND YOU TO PURCHASE STAND THATS MADE FOR TV
Does exactly what it's supposed to do. If you guy a Terk Outdoor SAT radio antenna for your house, get this extension kit. You'll need it if you're doing any type of professional looking hidden install.
Plugged it in, set it up, it's worked fine ever since. No trouble, no hassle, haven't bothered with the firmware upgrades. The address translation is seamless and neither the network-based or traditional *nix portscanning tools have uncovered any holes or vulnerabilities. The web-based setup tool works very nicely.
This case fits the Fuji Finepix V10 well. Is padded for protection. Lifetime warranty. Highly recommended.
We purchased these to use on a cruise ship during vacation. The range was not sufficient to be useful. If you are purchasing for this purpose suggest you look at something with more transmitting power.
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.
I have had a bit of trouble getting good disks and have used many. I usually get a bit of coasters cause I do not like spending a lot of money on these things. I usually use them to burn to temporarily. I have not gotten a coaster yet with these and they were very inexpensive. I would highly recommend these.
I bought this along with my D80 Kit in Circuity City. I hardly used this as I was always using the original Nikon battery. I used this only when I put the Nikon battery on charger. I would have charged this maximum of 10 times and always followed the instructions (do not leave it on the charger, do not let it completely drain etc).Now, it won't charge. When I put it on my Nikon charger, the light blinks for some 5 min and goes off. I can shoot some 5 pictures with whatever charge it gets and the battery is fully drained.I would highly recommend staying away from this product
I use videoconferencing quite a bit at work and was skeptical of the quality before purchasing. I was impressed, this unit actually worked quite well for conferencing between our home and the grandparents.The set up was easy and the user interface is simple to operate. This was an important factor for the grandparents' side of the equation. :)Now we just need to get the rest of the family hooked up.
This lens was purchased for my 40D. When I received this lens I was floored with the quality and the value from Sigma. Not only does the lens come with a storage case for the lens, it arrives with a very nice hood. These two features are something you pay extra for with a Canon lens.The lens is extremely sharp at f/1.6+, f/1.4 has such a short depth of field that achieving sharpness can be somewhat difficult at times. I have found that f/4 and above achieves a uniform sharpness on the whole picture, but I shoot at f/1.4-f/1.6 primarily. This lens is an excellent low light/indoors lens, which is the reason I have it attached to my camera at all times.The auto focus is near silent, extremely fast. The lens rarely has trouble focusing. The only time I have noticed a problem with focus is in very low light, but those problems account for at most 2-5% of my shots, nothing to worry about. The lens cannot focus closer than a foot, foot and a half, but that's to be expected.This lens was purchased for my crop body camera, and is equivalent to ~50mm on a full frame sensor. I had looked at the 50mm f/1.4 Canon lens, but using it with a crop body means it turns out to be ~80mm, much too long of a lens for indoor shooting.The only other option I had was a 28mm Canon. Am I happy I purchased this lens over the 28mm Canon? Yes! I recommend this lens to anyone with a crop body. If you are starting out with a DSLR, this should be your first lens. If you want to save money and get a lens comparable to the Canon equivalent, buy this lens.BUY THIS LENS!
Owned for 2 months now and for the price I cannot complain too much. Have my laptop, Playstation, and CATV plugged into it. Let me start out with the units contast. Contrast, though more like a 550 ratio not 750, is pretty good except in the darker images and scencs. Played around the the brightness, backlight and contrast adjustments to try to bring out the darker images but could not. If its kinda dark it might as well be Very Dark. Unit is not good in showing the variances in darkness.&#60;br /&#62;The units color saturation is very good almost vibrant. are Brightness levels are not a problem; even if you have sunlight shining through a window. The biggest thing that bothers me about this set are the settings for Aspect Ratio.&#60;br /&#62;Native on this is 16x10 not 16x9. This is not really a problem as many other set are this way. The problem lies with when a Wide screen DVD is played. If you use the 16x10 widescreen setting is makes the picture seem strecthed extra wide. In this setting you can still see the 2 black bars on the top and bottom. I hate this because I feel the reason for buying a wide screen tv was to avoid this. If I switch it to 4x3 aspect ration the picture now is even smaller. The horizontal black bars are now joined by 2 vertical bars on the left and right making the picture seems like it is comming out of a 17 inch screen. The last setting is ZOOM for aspect viewing ratio. The nice thing about this settings, i now feel that I'm looking at the full 27 inch screen. There are no more black bars on the top, bottom or sides. But the problem here is that is zooms it too far. Picture is lost or chopped off of the sides and the top and bottom. The only other thing is the proccessor speed in the unit is very slow. It takes a long time to move between your different sources, CATV, VGA, DVI, and S-video. Also going in and out of PIP mode is also a lengthy transition. Otherwise the rest of the unit is fine. Remote control problem fixed. I can aim the remote at the wall opposite the TV and the remote still works.
This router has all the bells and whistles, and seems perfect on paper, but disappointing in practice.I was looking for Dual Wan support for my home office after a couple of bad Comcast system outages, and for load sharing. This seemed a perfect fit, plus remote VPN access during business travel. Support for PPPoE was available for a secondary DSL service, but turned out to be very difficult to get working reliably. Frequently the DSL connection will be lost. With the initial firmware there were a variety of issues configuring PPPoE, problems with MAC Cloning, and other issues that took a lot of trial and error to get past. Even with the latest firmware (now the last available for v1/v2 hardware), the DSL connection is unreliable.The RV Series was initially listed by Microsoft as Not Supporting TCP Window scaling, and expected every Vista or newer PC Connected behind one to manually disable this with "netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled" (restore with "netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal"). Even with the latest/final firmware, Vista and Windows 7 Computers will frequently lose their internet connection - reporting the connection as local access only, or just being unable to access anything non-local on port 80, while everything else (ping, https, network games) continue to work. Despite numerous Wireshark traces, internet suggestions, MTU settings, and various experiments, problems still persist.While the latest v3 hardware has added IPv6 support, there still seem to be known issues in the release notes that just shouldn't be there, and it seems apparent that older hardware has been given up on. Perhaps if DD-WRT were to finally get running on this hardware it would be worth considering, but as it is, I am reading reviews of other dual wan routers looking to see what might replace it.
This is a great compact camera with a lot of bells and whistles for the price. I have been impressed with the video feature. Combine this camera with a 2GB card from Amazon and you're good to go!
I installed this In my Olympus EPL-1 and I have have had no problems with it. Got it for a good price.
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.
Does it's job and keeps temps down. Especially the load temps. A must have for ocing a video card and just a hot running card.
Works perfectly fine for me. I have burned a few CD's already and there aren't any problems so far. =)
I recently purchased a TV-lift cabinet to place a the foot of my bed and I needed a way to change the channel on my TV cable box through the wooden cabinet. After reading others reviews, I decided to give the NG Remote Control Extender a shot.The item arrived as expected and so far, so good! It has been working exactly as I hoped it would.I really like that I don't have to attach anything onto the remote and the RF transmitter serves as a battery for the remote. That, and the fact that the RF Receiver serves as a rechargeable battery station. I found these to be nice touches.I suppose it's worth noting that there is about a half second delay in button response time seeing as your remote has to communicate with the receiver, which then has to communicate with the cable box. This may be bothersome to some, but I have found this to be very minor and for me, does not take away from the appeal of this device.I have only been using this product for a few days now but so far, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend this to others.
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.
After reading all the good reviews I decided to purchase 2 of these. I ordered them before I bought my tv and new entertainment center. Uopon getting my samsung 50" plasma I read the manual and it said use only hdmi 1.3 cables as substandard cables could cause screen freeze or flickering.It kinda had me worried as it does not say they are 1.3, but once I finally got everything hooked up they proved to be a huge bargain. These are great cables, 1 is hooked to my digital cable box and the other to our ps3. Everything is perfect, blue ray movies are astonishing!Do yourself a huge favor and get these before getting sucked in to paying 100 bucks a piece to get fancy looking name brand stuff! These cables will perfom just as well. Gold plated connections are not needed, as a matter of fact gold is not even a great conductor, it makes good connections as it does not oxidize, that is all it does.
I bought this headset because I have been so happy with the Sennheiser PX100 I bought for my Player .The sound from the HD201 headphones is not as good as the PX100,s but the price is very reasonable. all in all a good buy.
It comes with a plastic cover. It works perfectly. Just like any other umbrella be careful with it. I'm starting to get into flash photography and this is the best for it's value.
I use this router to configure equipment that is on a different floor through re-enforced concrete from up to 150 feet away with little issues. This unit is easy to configure and the USB power cable makes it so much more versatile.
I have to this suction cup mount 2 stars because I had a Garmin Quest with a suction cup mount and it was far worse than this one. I was very pleased when I first stuck this on my winshield with my new Nuvi 350 as it stuck right on and stayed on (big improvement over the Quest mount). I was so pleased in fact I purchased a second for my wife's car so I would not have to switch between our two cars. Well that was a mistake. I left it stuck on her windshield for a week or so and went to remove it. No go, it was like I had super glued it on. Like others have stated, I had to remove it with a knife and razor the remainder off the windshield. Here I was so pleased Garmin had fixed the issues with their mounts only to find it was now too stuck on.In an effort to make help the suction cup stick after the first few on/off, when it would start to fall off on its own, I cleaned both the windshield and the suction cup with a glass cleaner. This solved the problem of it falling off, but may have contributed to the 'stuck on with glue' that I experienced. Your options are limited when it comes to ways to mount your Nuvi, so if you do buy this I would stay away from cleaning the suction cup with glass cleaner (perhaps just water and a towel) and remove it every few days in an effort to prevent having to remove it with a knife I experienced.
The product works as advertised. I removed my wireless router card from my PC and did a direct connect to the XE102. My PC was on a different floor and on the opposite side of the house from the main router. The installation was pretty seamless, and I was up and running in just a few minutes. The only negative comment I have is that I didn't really gain much speed over the wireless connection. However, while the wireless connection seemed to come and go from time to time, the XE102 maintains a solid connection all of the time. I didn't get the software with this product, so I contacted NetGear's support and they promptly provided me a link to where to get it. A note: I have purchased 3 of these units (from Amazon and from Ebay) and they all came to me with their serial numbers blacked out. I don't know why, but I easily removed the blackout with nail polish remover and the NetGear support folks were OK with the numbers I provided to them.
I did not buy this model from Amazon, but right from the SonyStyle shop for $39.99. I wanted to use them with my Hi-MD player instead of the old ones. After I plugged them in and listened to the song, the first thing I thought was I'd have to return them right away. The sound was unbearably unpowerful and I couldn't hear any base channel or whatever it's called. I unplugged them and plugged the old ones on and noticed a HUGE different. This is the first item that makes me feel disappointed in Sony. I just wanted to warn those who're looking at this model to think twice. Anyway, I love the design.
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.
Not sure if I know if the speed is any better or not - but I suppose it is? Pictures are transferred on/off quite fast (compared to just a couple of days ago) so I say its a great steal :)
These speakers are awesome for any size room. The only complaint I would have about them is that the center and front speakers have no mounts. I ended up just building custom pine speaker boxes for around my TV to put the speakers in and it looks awesome so it's not too big of a deal. The other speakers do have mounts, however the holes for the screws to hold the speakers to the wall are so small that I couldn't find a screw in my giant collection that would fit in the hole. You'd think they would provide screws considering this. But the speakers themselves sound amazing. Super clear and crisp sound on all of the speakers for music and movies and games. Great buy!
I have read some of the negative reviews, but I disagree with many of them. We've been using this scanner and several similar models in our offices for more than 2 years and think it does a very good all round job. It's hard to get a scanner that does all of the things this one does. It even has a duplex paper feed scanner which works pretty well and has saved us heaps of time (just put the document in the scanner and come back and it's done). Occasionally documents do get caught - you need to ensure that the paper path is kept clean. Some of the documents scanned had sticky edges that were binding to the rollers and to the paper path. There is a cloth you can pass through or use glass wipes carefully to remove the residue. Also we have had problems with unusual paper types such as glossy and thick. Scanned photos and slides come out above average. We did have problems initially with the software freezing up - which turned out to be system utilities (System mechanic etc) removing a .tmp file during their activities. After we excluded the directory with the .tmp files (in program files for HP), the software has been working fine. HP could improve the software provided and make it more seamless. We would also suggest that you use software such as ABBY fine reader to supplement the below average software bundled with the scanner. Overall, this scanner is perfect for a small office or home. It does need a little configuration and tweaking and we would not recommend that beginners buy it. We're very happy with it and recent low prices mean good value for money. HP's onto a winner with this genre and if they can iron out some of the quality issues regarding the paper feeder, the next generations should be even better.
I purchased this or rather say got it FREE with Nikon d40 promotion and I was really upset with the picture quality I was getting from Nikon d40 with this filter on, one day I decided to remove this filter and try..O man what a difference...this filter add lot of whiteness in photos and you can easily see reflections...dont waste money and buy Hoya...I am going to do the same
I bought this Olympus FE-180 camera to take pictures of a new home. I love it. 2 AlkalineBatteries last for 400 - 500 shots. I have 512k xd memory cards and it holds334 pictures. Easy to scroll through pictures and delete one if you want. I have sincebought one for my sister and my mother. They loved the pictures I took with mine and sickof theres killing the batteries after 40 shots or so. My mother dropped hers out of case fivefeet to a concrete floor and it still works fine. Small dent in front metal case.(not Recommended) This is my 4th digital camera and by far the best yet!
I purchased the Linksys WRVS4400N as a replacement to an Apple Extreme router which stopped working. I supported of Linksys router/access points for many years, but this unit is a bunch of crap. What worked flawlessly using the Apple Extreme device is chore for the Linksys device. I'm having to renew or reset my wireless connections on several MacBook Pro's and other wireless computers multiple times per day. It appears to be an issue with the Linksys unit because there have been multiple post on multiple sites, by multiple people experiencing the exactly same issue. Hey Linksys! Hey Cisco!, your wireless implementation sucks! It's not "rocket science" guys (gals). Your product is impeding the ability of everyone to do mundane tasks, because of your product.Who has the time to continually phone your support group, go through the Tier 1, Tier 2 lines and then finally have someone say, "bad hardware", the unit must be bad. Been there, done that! What a waste of time! Hey everyone, purchase another product and stay away from this one.
Simple to install especially with Win XP.Works well, and is quite reliable.
this card has been a great extra to my camera. when card is empty i can take up to 30 minutes of videos and almost 800 photos. strongly recommend this product.
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.
I love this thing. I take it to Giants games at the beautiful Pac Bell Park in San Francisco. I use the ear buds from by iPod, and I listen to one while my girlfriend listens to the other. Perfect!
My wife takes a ton of pictures and she couldn't even fill this card up, great buy!!
I purchased this over the summer for a trip I took. I wanted a light weight carbon tripod without the price tag of the big brand that you would normally think about. This is a well built tripod. Everything functions as it should and fits tightly. It is sturdy and I expect it will last for years to come. I would buy another in a heartbeat.
This card holds tons of images. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I would recommend!
impossible to focus; image very poor
I don't know why these things fall off, but they do occasionally. Might be a quirk with my camera case. Anyway, having some spares around is definitely useful.
I recently aquired a SD750 after owning a SD600, SD450 and SD400. I love and stand by Canon for making the most convenient little cameras with the best picture quality. The "improvements" of this camera include redesign of the button layout, the inclusion of the soft wheel (this feature can be disabled and is at first a bit finicky), the removal of an eye piece (you are going to have to use up that battery whether you like it or not) and an aesthetic redesign. Works great and has a ton settings that can satisfy the "point and shooter" up to the advanced photographer. Dislikes: Not since the early canon's were you able to change the level of the flash (it is now either on or off) which is fine for a point and shoot, just be prepared to have many a blown-out photo in up-close shots. Worth every penny for the value; Canon does it again.
I can believe it ,i always feel safe when i drive on road,highway and everywhere that i want to come,look like have real people beside me to guide to the rightplace that i want.thank you 360 garmin.paul pham.
I have used Victorinox kitchen knives for 20 years and love them for being sharp, thin and small.I wanted a longer blade and ordered 10" and 8" chef knives and they were awful- big, heavy, thick and uncomfortable.Then I decided to order this 6" chef knife and it is exactly what i needed except it is still thicker than I like.If another knife i ordered is not better, i will keep this- it works well
I hate the lightweight keyboards that need an anchor, not a problem with this keyboard, and has a nice touch for typing. I also got it since I am on call 24/7 and this keyboard has a delightful back-light so I do not have to light up the house to type. Considering the purchase of another even if it is for the office where the lighting is not an issue. Reminds me of some older keyboards from a now defunct company North??? cannot remember name but the keyboards seem quite sturdy like those without the 'clicking.'
I wasn't familiar with the brandname, but took a chance after reading all the positive reviews on CNET. I bought this laptop because it was light (about two-thirds the size of most laptops) and affordable (almost half the price of laptops similar in size and functionality). Plus, on a frivolous note, it's sleek and stylish.I should mention there are some drawbacks. The keyboard layout is a bit awkward; the space key is very short and the placement of the Ctrl, Fn and Del keys are not standard. The computer has a tendency to run hot and when the fan kicks it, it's quite noisy. There's no firewire port. The battery only lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours. (Incidentally, regardless of what kind of laptop you buy, it's important to look after the battery properly. Li-ion batteries will lose effectiveness if they are overcharged or left in full charge without use.)Those are fairly minor complaints, though. Overall, I'm very pleased with this laptop. I've had it for a month now, and it's been a real joy to use.
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.
it's a very good camera but is small and very portable and your resolution is very good....
Worst purchase ever made, full of flaws, buttons don't always response well, double clicking problems, right click problems. Customer support is useless. Targus only makes good laptop cases, forget about Targus hardware.
Five years ago I bought my first digital camera and was happy to buy a 256k memory card for $80. Three years ago I bought my second camera and was astounded to get a 1 gig card for around $35. For my newest camera,I bought a 4 gig card ( that's enough for about 2000 pictures at the higest resolution) for less than $6.Truly amazing!
I hardly ever write reviews for products, but this is one of those products that meets all of your expectations and is all you need. I'm buying my fourth pair right now. One pair was lost and the other pair that I'm replacing gave out after 4 years of heavy use. I couldn't be more pleased.I recommended these to a friend who was worried about comfort. If that's your worry, all I can say is sometimes I honestly don't realize they're on. My friend bought a pair and agreed.
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'm a pro and can't find much to whine about. Nikon makes solid cameras and this is another...These cameras do have a tendency to purposely underexpose, in order to correct for any metering errors, this you can allow for by changing your iso or using the +/- exposure control. Read the manuals on these cameras very carefully, they can be very helpful. Buy 1 and start shooting.
I have a Compaq Presario x1000 that is 6 years old (stoked when I bought it September 2003). I am worried about its end coming soon, so I was concerned with the noisy fan that, for the past few months, was on the entire time my computer was on. After finally running diagnostics - checked CPU fan speed, temperature - with free programs on [...], I I discovered my CPU was running at 100%. The problem was the HP PRINTER SOFTWARE. As soon as I uninstalled the HP Printer Software, everything was normal again. However, my computer fan would still easily heat up.I bought this fan with some worry that the X shape would not be where my laptops fans are (top right and a little in the top middle). To my delight, my computer was the same one used in the box that the fan shipped in! I figured hey, they used it in the photo, it's gotta work. Well, it does. My computer is cool now.Even with the Cooler on low, my laptop fan still gets loud at first when i run an intense program or some video (netflix movie), but only for &lt;2 minutes, then it turns back to low where i can't hear it. Also, I can easily turn up the Cooler on HIGH to accommodate. I will turn it high for a minute or two then back to low, and my laptop stays cool.This is a durable product that performs superbly. It has extended my laptop's life.A Must Buy!
I was looking for just an inexpensive phone answering machine to replace one that no longer is working. This GE unit fills the bill, it is very simple to operate and does what I want it to do......... answer calls and play back. If your just looking for a basic machine and don't want to pay alot money for one, you should like this unit.
I had got this case for christmass and It looks so good on my ipod nano, but after a couple of opening and closing the magnent started to come out of the case. But overall the case is a good case.
I have the 4 gig and added 1 gig in expansion slot. Audio, Video, FM Radio, Recording and Photos. Easy to use and you don't have to use iTunes. Drag and dropyour music. Convert video easily. I would buy this over IPOD any day.I have dropped this and the battery life is second to none.LOVE IT!If it were not for IPODS foothold on portable music......This would be the standard to follow.BradOrange County, CA
This was a fantastic investment. A great deal, and a wonderful product.
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 was thinking about going with the ER6's, but let me tell you, i'm glad i picked these up. I got them on amazon for 30 bucks, and well, they are well worth it!In my previous headphones, i've broken the cord, but these have a nice thick cord that is very strong.They come with 3 foam and 3 flex sleeves, in S/M/L. I use the flex sleeves, because the foam ones scratch my ears, and i think the flex have a better job of providing bass.NOTE- These need to be broken in. at first i thought...these have no bass at all! But now, they have plenty of bass.And the noise isolation, when i mow my lawn, i dont even hear the mower. And don't try to talk to other people because you can't hear them when these are on.VOLUME LEVEL- (the volume level i used so i could hear the music)(volume goes from 0 to 40)before- 22after- 16thats helps my MP3's battery life too.
i bought them because the ones that came with my PSP fit my ears funny and tend to give me a slight earache if i wear them for too long. These are decent quality, they still hurt my ears...but not as quickly as the PSP earbuds.I have a laptop bookbag, so i put these earbuds in one of the zipper pockets when i'm not using them. Every month or so the foam comes off. i wish both earbuds came with the wind up protector case. However, for the price I can't complain.I work in a cube farm, so the sound quality is good enough to drown out the noisy phone conversations.If you're looking for a set of earbuds that shut out all noise around you and are so comfortable you don't even remember that you're wearing them...then shell out more cash and buy a more expensive "brand name" pair.If you're looking for a good-sounding cheap pair to wear to the gym or on the train-ride home, then pick these.
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.
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.
I have a Suunto t3c and like the watch so I thought I would like this 1 too. I was soo disappointed in the watch's looks. I opened the sweet looking box and saw this lump of plastic looking at me, and I put it right back in the box. I knew I was going to return it next day. Well, as it sat on the table it kept saying "dude come over here and at least try me on I will look better on your arm". My curiosity gave in, and I went and tried it on. Now it's just a big lump of plastic on my arm. I went to print out the Amazon forms and saw I would eat a $5ish charge and I hate to waste money! So I said maybe watch isn't so bad. I went over and looked at it again, and even took it to my chick and asked her about it. I told myself if she said it was ok I would keep it, and I figured it would grow on me. She agreed it sucked hard, so I ate the $5ish charge. But at least I don't have an ugly watch on.If you were wondering what I expected from this watch, I expected a metal bezel. Even the back is plastic!
The logitech stereo usb noice cancelling headset is awesome... I never recieved the one I ordered from ANT online, but the one I bought later at walmart owns me.
Trutech product made by multiple manufacturers only for distribution by Target. Poor or no support from any of the companies involved. Bad quality, cheap product. No code available for programming into other remotes though some limited success using codes for "Cyberhome" brand.
I was almost prepared to give a 5 star rating for this camera owing its size and zooming capacity. Within a month of using this camera, I started getting this message "Camera stabilizer is not available", which completely halts the camera operation. Intially, after switching it off and on for some time, I could make it work. But not any more. I called Casio camera repair center and they asked me to mail it to their repair center in Dover, NJ. On my insistence that the similar problem is encountered by other customers too (I cited amazon reviews), they obliged me with prepaid shipping, although, I still paid for the insurance (they normally recommend). Further, being too optimistic, I asked the customer care representative if they would replace it with a brand new camera. They said that only if the problem recurs will they will get into that part of the business. So one star for covering my shipping fee. Another one for high zoom, average picture quality and small size of camera. The camera price has plummeted phenomenonally from $400 (the price at which I purchased this camera from best buy) to $200 something. This normally does not happen to Canon cameras. I chose Casio over Canon because Casio could manage to reduce canon high zoom size. The sad part is, all this, at the cost of picture quality. And, there is where you loose the essence of a camera. I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS CAMERA. If Casio team can come up with a variation of the same product with high picture quality and uninterrupted functioning, that would be the one of its kind.
This coffee pot works well and seems to be well constructed. The only problem I have with this coffee pot is that the coffee grounds always spill out over the top of the basket. We have to run the coffee through a hand held strainer, especially the last cup.
This camera is such an improvement to the 3.2 elf I used to own. It is so much faster to take multiple pictures and the quality of the image looks great. You don't have to wait while the screen resets itself!
I have the Whistler Pro78SE detector which is a great unit. The Whistler Intellecord is supposed to be compatible with my unit. The cord does what it's supposed to, but it randomly shuts the unit off and turns it back on. I don't have any problems when I use the power cord that came with my detector, only with the intellecord. If the Intellecord didn't do this it would be a useful thing to have.
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.
amazing sound for the money. separate volume control and ability to control bass are great at this price
First of all, I'm not gonna bother writing about all of the excellent features this cd player has, as there are several well written reviews on them already and it would be pointless for me to start.But.... the one thing I would like to add is that I have always had a problem with dropping and breaking my cd players. Well, about two weeks after I got this, I was running, the thing fell out of my sweatshirt pocket and was smashed onto the ground hard, it bounced several times, and it left some permanent marks and big scrapes on it. I thought that was it.... I just bought a ... cd player and its dead.BUT NO!!!!! The friggin' thing is still working like new! Its even survived several smaller drops. But put it this way... that fall it took was about as bad as it could get. If this thing could survive that, then it can survive anything.So if you you want a VERY durable CD player.... look no further!
I'm on my second Archos player and this is the one to beat.The wide-screen is huge compared to my old 2.2 inch screen, the controls are simple and intuitive, the KICKSTAND is a Great Improvement (it allows the unit to sit up at a 15 degree angle so you can watch movies hands free), user replacable battery (you can get extra ones too), Excellent photo viewer, NON-proprietary file formats (not locked down to one format for videos), built in speaker and microphone!The not so great:Lets face it. Earbuds don't fit most peoples ears so great. The supplied ones are good but you should go out and buy a pair that fit into you ears. Sony makes a pretty good, inexpensive set.The supplied case is a dog. It's a nylon sack that offers no protection.That's it. Go out and try one. You won't be sorry.
I recently purchased the LaCie 300GB Extreme external hard drive to provide storage space to support video editing that I do. The firewire connection is perfect for that job, and the 300GB can store over 25 hrs of digital video material.There is seamless movement of material from my working files to storage files, and the transfer rate is fast.If you want to use this unit to support a PC instead of an Apple you need to format the hard drive, and that takes a a little while, but once that's done, this unit works like a dream.I haven't had any problems at all using this unit to support my Windows XP Pro based PC.I highly recommend this unit, and I'd certainly buy another one if I had the need.5 stars across the board.
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
I think there should be a recall on this JVC recorder. I had the same problems as most others. VHS tape sticks in unit, door on VHS sticks closed, unit flashes 'loading' ( service center did repair that problem) and finally the service center said the DVD recorder needed to be replaced. I told them to keep the unit but they sent it back anyway. I will think twice before buying anything with JVC on the box.
wow...all i can say is wow...great lens, with available 30mm wide angle and super fast f/1.4...what more can i say...love it, would recomment to anyone
I purchased this backpack to replace a Targus bag that had finally worn out after 10 years of constant use. My main concern was a padded bag big enough to accomodate my 17" toshiba and to carry all those things that accompany me to work and to school.The computer compartment is large enough to hold my laptop - just barely, and there is quite a bit of storage in the bag. The bag has three large compartments and 4 smaller ones. None of the pockets in the interior storage is zippered so when the bag falls over everything gets dumped into the interior out of the little pockets, (including the cd pocket).I am also concerned that if the bag ever fell from any height that I am counting on luck that it lands on the padded portion of the compartment to protect the computer. Since there is no padding on the top of the laptop compartment and no room for the padded case I salvaged from my old bag, this means I am hoping if only falls straight down and lands carefull bottom side down.The bag does hold a couple of good size books, but with the laptop in there too the load is quite heavy, not distributed well and the padding on the straps is not really adequate for any long carries.
I have had this unit in for repairs 4 time now, in the past year. Save your money buy another unit not this one.
Wow! What a price for a flash drive, huh? $.35 each..great deal!! I was planning to buy 10 of these for a total of $3.50 with an expected shipping price of $10-$15 max. When I went to buy it listed shipping as $56! Still not a terrible price when you divide it up but enough already with the price gimmick!
Works great on my Dell laptop, the ease of portability is a plus. The drive works well so far, quiet and pretty cool. I have heard that macs don't supply enough power through the USB ports to run this, but the macbook air provides more juice to run it.good stuff from WD here
The sd card arrrived in very good conditions, I'm very happy with that.Thanks,
Used a 360 for two years, was generally happy with it. Then, satellites started going away after it was on a minute or so.Found instructions on the internet on how to crack the case open yourself. Was able to do that, but couldn't see anything wrong. Might come in handy when the internal battery dies.Based on experiences others have posted, tried the cheap $11 external antenna. Worked great. Nice unit, small with a strong magnetic mount.Have a friend with a 350, he has the flakey power switch that others have reported. I've been a long-term Garmin fan, starting with a GPS 12, but really disappointed in how the quality has gone down as they try to compete in the cheap sat-nav market.At this point, no reason to be buying a 300 series, the 200 series are cheaper and maybe don't have these two issues. Time will tell.
This is one of the best Panasonic had made. It is made in Singapore and very good quality unlike Made in China products. It has fast play for new DVDs... very user friendly and works like a charm. All the features are excellent. I highly recommend it. Also had DV input for your Mini DV camcorder. This is great!
I guess u pay about $150 for the name.Otherwise the sound is not that great - you can get a better systemwith CD and radio for half the prize with better sound.
Big, sturdy, good looking and rock solid.Oh yeah, and the stacker 810 isn't bad either.lolYou could drop a Chevy 350 with blower and nox in this thing.Sometimes I walk inside this monster to hide from the wife.What I am saying is, it's BIG!!!Good airflow, upgradeability, and did I mention roomy?buy this now.Go ahead. . . . I'm waiting . . . . buy it, you'll see.
The quality of this bag is just great the problem could be the very tiny front bag. It also has a small bag for the AC power cable and transformer but once you use it there is no place to put it comfortably considering a 15" laptop.
I love the color and the material, but the cover seems flimsy due to being left open on the top. I could live with that, but the window opening for the screen is not large enough. It covers enough of my viewer that I cannot see the first few letters of each menu item on the screen. I have the 60 gig IPod
i like this product because its very cheap here in amazon rather than buying at walmart its 19.99 dollar and its only 8 gb so i haved saved a lot of money hehehhe
I bought these for my husband for his birthday. He's a handyman and does a good number of yards in the course of a week. He had been complaining of the mower noise bothering him, so I bought these after reading reviews. They have been excellent! He said the mower noise is reduced to a low murmurry hum. The sound quality of the earphone is also good.
I bought this because I wanted a portable way (no plugs) to listen to my iPod during a trip with my family this past spring. For the price, this product served its purpose well, and was far more reliable than the car adapter that I paid a lot more money for. Granted, the speaker sound isn't the highest quality, but for the price, it sounds very good.I give this product a five star rating because it is VERY good at doing what it was designed for: providing a highly portable, budget-friendly system to play an iPod. I also wish I could give it a higher than 5 star rating, because it has been a godsend over the past month while my daughter has been hospitalized.My daughter was intubated (due to tumor compression of her airway), and later placed on a tracheostomy and ventilator. Throughout our stay at the hospital, we have been using our Colby speakers and iPod, creating a more soothing, homelike atmosphere with music. During this month of 16 hour plus daily use, we have only had to change the batteries on these speakers ONCE (It takes four AA batteries, which makes battery changes easy, when they do need to be changed)Nurses, respiratory therapists, and doctors have all commented about how relaxing our room feels, because of the music we are able to play.The speakers are very simple. There is a nesting spot for the iPod, but it plays using a chord connection, just like how you would connect regular headphones to an iPod. It is one of the best purchases I have made.
I have had this printer for about 6 months. In this time I have had to re-install the software twice, and upgrade this software 3 times. Although I am an experienced technician, I have had a lot of trouble getting this printer installed and working.Print quality is very good after you have the drivers finally installed.The software is typical HP bloatware, with way too many options. Most of the features are done much more elegantly by other software. Not to mention the annoying software update check that lurks in the background eating up memory.One of the biggest negatives is that this printer is only 'licensed' to read certain memory cards. So, even though I have several high quality memory cards, I am stuck uploading them from my camera, instead of the card reader. This really sucks.The technical support for this product varies from bad to horrible. HP recently gutted their telephone technical support, so odds are that you will be greeted by someone from India, or Pakistan or the Philipines, or whoever was the lowest bidder.One of the most glaring omissions, I had an officejet 720 for years, it would wait on the line and 'listen' for a fax machine. Conveniently my answering machine would hang up if the fax picked up. This was a particularly handy arrangement. Sadly this is missing from the PSC 2410.
Cartridges were exactly the ones I needed. Ordering was easy and cartridges arrived in a timely matter. Very satisfied. 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.
I never could imagen my self buy so much memory for so little price. Great, guys, Thank you.
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've used these miniDV tapes before and find them quite good for my home use.
They work exactly as described, I always appreciate when something works as advertised. Of course they were easy to install, they are memory sticks, just pop them in and go.
This was suppose to be a new cable, it wasnt. had rust and didnt work. i want my money back and cant contact the seller..
Clunky, awkward, touchy and full of static. That pretty much sums it up. I had to contort it into a weird angle to keep it out of the way of the gear shift, particularly since if you tap on it in any way it disconnects and takes forever to connect again. A bump in the road will disconnect, a wayward breeze will disconnect. There is no auto scan so you are on your own finding a station and out of all of them not a one was without static. It comes with a hard extender to give you more space, but this only worsens the disconnect feature as now there is more open air for your ipod to bounce around in.
Linksys has high failure rate: see ... titled "Customers share Linksys' growing pains." Within 2 hours of installation I experienced most problems in this article. Both routers I tried were Version-B; however, even though the wireless connection showed 11mpbs, 100% signal strength (since I was only 3feet away), yet was very slow, about 2k transfer from the internet. I got the same slow speed with a direct connection from the PC to the router (not wireless). Exchanged the router, could not login to the second router's configuration screen/IP address (to configure it) until I power cycled the unit. Had to do that twice. Second unit experiences same problems as first. Returned everything. Will try NetGear next. Good write-up on ZDNET for NetGear.
I dislike holding the phone receiver to my ear or tilting my head to hold the phone in place. This works great! I just attach it to the phone, and then clip the phone onto my person, and walk about the house while I'm talking on the phone, using both my hands.
When I saw a Female to Female coupler for only $2.99, my imagination ran wild and I had to have it! When received it, I was disappointed that my fantasy hadn't come true and it was some kind of electronic wiring gadget. I ended up using it to connect 2 USB cables and it worked great! I guess when life gives you lemons you make lemonade.
If you go to panasonic's website and put in the model number you'll see that this is NOT a 5 disc changer. It's a decoder/dvd player. Panasonic even lists the items which are incorporated and there is no mention that the progressive scan dvd player is a 5 changer. There are only two models with a 5 disc changer listed on panasonic's site and this isn't one of em. Read and Research people!
Needed another replacement battery for my aging iBook G4 and took a chance, as the price was definitely right. However, the lifespan of this battery has left a lot to be desired. Within the first two months, the battery was fine, but it just never seemed to work correctly - the charging indicator would always indicate "charging" even afer I knew the battery should have been fully charged. By 6 months out, the battery would only hold a charge for about 20 minutes. By now - less than one year - the battery holds about a 9 minute charge and gives no warning at all before just dying out. The Mac is still a good machine and I will need yet another battery, but I can't say it will be one of these Tech Orbit batteries.
This product was just as I expected and then some. The diameter of the cable is perfect: thick without being obtrusive (also shielded in clear plastic). Sure, I have seen YouTube videos on how some people can pick these locks but if someone wants something bad enough they will get it anyway. A device like this is meant as a deterrent or a way to slow down the bad guys. Again, that's what I was looking for NOT a device to lock a computer to a tree in the middle of town and hope that no one steals it but a device to secure a computer in a crowded area (wedding ceremony/reception) where not a lot of thieves hang out.
As others have said previously, this thing doesn't last. It feels nice to have it on the camera, but after taking it off and putting it back on a couple of times it just rips and then its no good.
This is a perfect lens cap - much more sturdy than the one that came with the lens originally.
I just completed a BFA in Graphic Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. I had several senior design projects to complete. I was in need of printing large design samples for my final projects and wanted to avoid the crappy service at Kinko's and/or having to pay in excess for prints. What I wanted was control of the design and production process that would allow me to work from home.Another colleague suggested that I consider purchasing this product as he and several others were very happy. Needless to say, I was pleased with the large format capacity and the length of the ink cartridges, along with the capability of printing your own CD ROM designs which give a very professional look.I would suggest this to anyone who wants simplicity and freedom in producing their own design, prints or craft products.Claibourn Hamilton
I know a good amount about computer networks and sharing connections, but I didn't feel like investing the time to get all of that set up when I started using a cable connection. After buying the router, all I had to do was plug it in, connect the cable from my cable modem to the router, and connect my computer to the router. That was it, everything worked. There is also a web-based administration interface on the router, which makes it easy for those who wish to customize their settings, and the documentation covers these different settings fairly well. If you already have an ethernet hub, I might recommend buying the 1-port router instead. It'll save you a good amount of money if you only plan on networking the amount of computers that your hub can support.
I brought this p/s because it was what I needed. A smaller 430watt or 480watt p/s may do the job, but I wanted the max... and Antec true power was the best for the price. Running RAID with six hard drivers, CD burner, DVD burner, 7 Fans, lights and overclocked Ram, CPU.. I had to make sure the p/s is up for the job.To my surprise True power 550 had Fan Only connectors. Not only the p/s was silent, the fan only connectors made my whole system more silent then my old system. Which only had 2 80mm fans. So I highly recommand this p/s for anyone who has all their bay filled... and need a silent pc.
As always, I purchased a B+W filter for a new lens. I can always trust the quality of any product by these folks.
I recently switched from a crappy built-in graphics card to this visiontek GeForce2 mx400 64mb. I used the new game- Return to Castle Wolfenstein, to check out the differences. Not only does the game look soooo much better with the geforce -(high-res, dynamic lighting, perfect shading, and just about every cool visual effect)- it runs so smoothly too. I have yet to see any slow-down at all! And that's when i'm running the game at optimum graphics mode!!! I've tried a few other games and the dramatic results are the same. This GeForce provides some truly great performance for a relatively low price tag. I would highly recommend this product as a substantial and affordable upgrade.Also - Don't expect this graphics card to turn an old crappy computer into a powerful one. I'm using mine on a 1.3Ghz Athlon with 512Mb Ram, so it's a powerful system anyway. But the GeForce still makes a HUGE difference.
Don't need twenty more words to describe this. I still have it after probably 20 years and it breaks down, I will buy another one.
Great product. Works as advertise. You do have to be directly in front of the camera for it to work.
For me these were a waste of money. The sound is tinny and washed out. The bass isn't that great either. When used with an iPod the volume had to be cranked up just to get sound out of them. Compared with the original Apple ear buds these don't even come close. Not worth returning...probably just throw them out.
I purchased three of these Acer 19" at very good rates from Amazon ... we are extremely pleased with the clarity and sharpness. Flying first class at tourist rates.Ken Monzingo
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.
This product didn't work, don't waste ur time and money with it. It just doest charge, the red light come on but it doesn't charge
This thing worked amazingly for me, My computer's onboard wireless card never picked up a solid signal from my router. So I bought this, and all my problems were solved, by just pointing the dish in the direction of the router.
If you going to leave a filter on while you are shooting get the best filter you can afford. Good lens protection though for the price.
Worked great at first, did it's job and appeared to be well built. However after only a year, the hot shoe for the flash suddenly broke off. There was no warning or indication that it was getting loose. It was fine one day, and then it suddenly fell after attaching the flash.
Despite HP's claims, this printer is NOT fully Windows 2000 compatible. The print driver installed (and uninstalled) with no problems and the print quality was great. The TWAIN driver installed with no problems and allowed scanning with the PaperPort software I got years ago with my cheap Visioneer scanner, but the HP software (including fax and OCR capabilities) would NOT load, despite the efforts of FOUR HP support techs over two days. (P.S. to HP tech "Rave" -- Windows 2000 does NOT have Windows Firewall!)To make matters worse, the included Windows CD kept giving disk errors during the install. I was able to copy it to the hard drive and make a good copy to complete the install from disk, instead of from the 240 MB download -- but with the same results. (Incidentally, NONE of the 4 HP techs suggested a replacement disk -- but then again, it would have had the same result)If you have Windows XP, you may be very happy with this printer. But if you have Windows 2000, stay away from this dog unless you like talking to tech support.
First, I advise potential buyers to keep in mind the category of this device - simple, for quick home videos. And it is just perfect for that.Tests done1. Picture is definitely better than the best Hi8 and the sound is very good (use 16 bit option always). Does not work perfectly at low light, but that is not expected.2. Handling - excellent, touch screen is the real saver, easy to use and handy.3. Efects - there are too many. Those I tried are perfect.4. Analog-to-digital pas through - it does not get any better than this! The best way to convert your analogue tapes to DVD. You can also make direct DVD recording from any possible source (TV, Hi8, VCR ...)Note: I use Intervideo DVD Creator Platinum 2 with XP home. Did not test the Sony software, did not use USB, only fire wire.5. Images - perfect for e-mails, naturally not good for regular photos.New model 32 has better optical zoom, but the catch is it is extremely difficult to adjust it using the small lever on the camcorder. Model 30 had optical zoom 10x and that is just perfect.Highly, highly recommended (if you can still find it somewhere).
After receiving this light & fan I am not happy with output of light or fan... Sub standard product... Would not forward to a friend
I have had this for a year or so now, and love it. The scanner works well, the copy machine works well and it works great on our network with 2 macs and a PC. I did a lot of research before buying it. The printer cartridges last a long time and aren't to bad because they aren't color (price I mean). We just had to purchase our second cartridge and the first one lasted at-least a year or more. It's been fine and never had any problems. Very happy with it.I also like it because I can use it with my Print Gocco and that required a specific type of printer/ink to be used and this happen to be standard with the type I needed. (A print gocco is a hand held screen printing tool which uses prints to create a master screen which uses the dark ink on a laser print to burn the screens by flashing the print and the screen with heat, then you can use the screen to silk screen t-shirts and paper etc).
I got these as a gift for someone. She does data entry and her boss told her she was talking to her coworkers too much and she should get some headphones. It took her a while to figure out how to get these in but once she did she was amazed. She said she can't even hear herself typing with these in! Dell sells these as an upgrade on their MP3 players for $99 so I even got credit for getting her a $99 gift :)
Before i bought my FZ20 i did alot of research not only about what assecories to get with the camera, but where to buy them from. Read alot of reviews. I ended up ordering1.) Two Equivalent to Panasonic CGA-S002 Camcorder/Digital Camera batteries (same ones i'm doing the review for.) I'll go to a concert, take a hundred pics and only go through one battery. Panasonics offical battery costs around 40 something plus shipping and handling if you order it online. I paid 50 altogether for 2 batteries that last just as long as the Panasonic (actually a bit longer then one they sent me with the camera.)Can't beat that value.Here's what i also recommend:a Permaraal 72mm to 62 mm adapter ($40 bucks) and a 62mm filter UV filter of your choice ($15- 30)(mainly to protect the lens, i keep it on all the time.) 62mm filters don't affect the picture or lighting quality, and they're cheaper. Plus you need at least a inch and a half long adapter so the lens has room to move. The 72mm one they send with the camera is TOO long.Also, get a micro fiber cloth. I seriously recommend MicroTear. Awesome brand.For a case, go with Tamrac, i got a Tamrac 5314 Travel Zoom 4 Camera Holster bag. Fits perfectly even keeping the 62mm adapter on. And when i want it off, i keep it at the bottom of the bag, no big deal. I got mine from bhphotos for 17[...]I suggest getting your camera from butterfly photo, i got my FZ20S for 388 for a grand total of 397.80, no tax. If you get it from Best buy or Circuit city expect to end up paying around 550. From amazon; 500.Look into getting a tripod as well, i can't stress how important they can be. If your not serious about getting into photography i don't recommend the FZ20. Get a cheap Cannon dig ;). Or go with the compac series of Panasonic's Lumix brand. Yah the ones with the crappy lenes.Hope this review helps.
I go very often to Yosemite during winter.. setting up your tripod in the snow is not very fun. And when you think its stable it sinks!... The All Weather Shoes are huge!.. in a good way.. I haven't had the chance to test them in the snow, but I tested them in the sand and they work wonders! tripod is as stable as the Statue of Liberty.. If you shoot in the snow or sand, or any loose terrain, these bad boys are for you. Well worth the money.
I purchased this as a birthday present for my husband. (He hasn't seen it yet). The company shipped very quickly and it looks as great as the reviews say it works. Great price too.
These are easily the best earphones that I have ever heard, in ear or muff style and way better than even the best speakers I have heard. Getting used to the idea that you have to put anything in your ear that deep is a little weird at first, but once you get used to it the sound is beyond description. I have songs I have heard thousands of times over many years and it is like hearing them for the first time. I can hear fingers moving on the guitar strings and the pick striking them rather than just the notes they produce. I hear background instruments that I never even knew were there. These are just phenomenal. Worth every penny of the retail price and a steal at the Amazon price.
A name brand cable that is giving my computer awesome speeds for gaming for a dirt cheap price. Absolutley no problems with this one. Highly recommended!
I bought this to keep the Sansa from getting banged up. Since this is the reason I purchased the product, I'll give it 2 stars. That is about all it does. Other reviewers have covered the other shortfalls- static build up, covering controls, etc. I was lucky to get mine for a really low price, or I'd be more disappointed. Spend a couple bucks more and get a better case, I know I'm going to.
Good strong Bass that you can feel to your bones. Almost scarry when you feel the sound in a movie or program. i am not an acoustical expert or Music critic. I think for the money it does a great job of providing deep strong Bass. That is what I wanted to be able to feel the sound.
Look this product is a Waste of money, the set felt good on my ears but The Sound Quality was very Poor.
If you are looking for portable, low profile, USB powered storage, then this is it.I have seen some reviews that stated there was a problem with under powered USB ports. I did not have that issue.Thing worked right out of the box with no power cable.My wife uses it to store and transport all of her digital pictures. She can carry this instead of her laptop and then connect it to another computer to show her images. So far there has been no issue with any PC/Laptop being under powered.Works a treat.
I would discourage anyone from buying this multifunction. I should have trusted my instincts and not bought anything HP! The scanning device is the only thing that works. I print out about 5 pages of schedules for my home office each morning. I have to get up about an hour early to fight my printer, which is about four months old. First, the cartridge gets stuck and I have to clear it. Usually, if I can get it to print at all, each page causes a jam and I have to remove the paper manually and hit "enter." After it prints a page or two, it completely loses power and I have to remove the power cord and push it back in and start the whole process over again. Spend $25 on an inkjet and you will have better results, don't waste your money on this multifunction, it will not WORK!
Cheap price for a large set of balls. If you trend to shank our sink a lot of balls this is a good inexpensive set for you.
It's a bit like the "free printer" where you get to buy ink/toner for absorbidant prices. Buy a Lenovo for a reasonable price but any accessory, well get ready to give up a limb. This battery is a fine product but way over priced.
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.
The Roady2 is the simplest and least expensive of XM products to use. They no longer manufactor this particular item so I was thrilled to find them here. If you can still find them here I strongly advise you to buy them.
Great simple device. Easy to work with in my special situation. With the other connector piece it was easy to install.
Excelent Dvdplayer, got even more than I though, it plays Divx/Xvid files with subs IDX/SUB, though I wont.
I bought a Sigma 28-70mm EX lens a few months ago from Adorama and have been using it on a Sigma SD14. Auto-focus is hit and miss, too often focusing well past the infinity mark on the lens--and producing blurry foregound images. Auto-focus problems seem to be common with Sigma lenses and the solution is to send them back to Sigma for calibration. I just turned off the auto-focus by a small button on the lens and manual focus using the markings on the lens (in manual focus, the focus ring isn't very firm and is easy to move accidently, so just take care when shooting). Manual focus to infinity results in very high resolution, sharp corner to corner images throughout the zoom range. One online review of this lens suggested the best optical performance was found at F11. I found excellent results anywhere between F8 and F11.The lens is 35mm equivalent to about 48mm to 120mm on the SD14. The wide end always seems not wide enough--but the lens really is just a good normal lens with moderate telephoto. Images look yellow in the camera view finder, but this yellow tint in the RAW converted images isn't really apparent--Sigma RAW files on initial conversion are already oddly other-wordly warm anyway and adjustment in white balance works wonders getting to reality or somewhere in between.The lens feels solid and well built. Infinity focus remains the same focus ring position through the whole zoom range. Some CA is apparent in images shot at the wider end of the lens (easily removed with CS3 raw tools) and hardly detectable in images shot at the mid to telephoto end. The optical performance, despite the lens having to be stopped down to F8 to F11, makes it a keeper for me.
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.
My husband was very please with these VHS tapes and he was excited about the price. He would definitely purchase more at a later date.
My favorite mic is the Shure BG 2.0, but is impossible to find it at a decent price. The SM57-LC mic has the closest frequency response curve to the BG 2.0, and is a little more sensitive which helps for folks who don't want to &#34;eat&#34; the mic. I use it mainly for church stuff and home recording, vocals and acoustic guitar. I have 4 of these and they have taken some big bumps, bending the screens, etc., but nothing has broken...not even the plastic. All 4 still work great after 5 yrs of use/abuse.
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!
Great product, superb if you need to pop enough for one person. And it tastes good, especially if you use oil and salt before you pop. The bowl is small enough to fit in the smallest of microwaves, which works against you if you want a huge huge bowl of popcorn. You will have to pop about 4 bowl of this in the microwave to feed 2 or more people, which could cause the bowl to actually start melting.So, for 1 person, 1 semi-small serving its near perfect... and saves money over buying microwave popcorn in a bag.
Great lens protection, it comes free with lens purchases thru Amazon. $10 value for free. I actually use it. Unlike many of the cheap filters I have encountered, it did not have any defects in the glass! Looks like a pretty good quality product.
After a thorough, exhaustive search through lots of reviews, I decided to buy the CanoScan LiDE 20. I was looking for a decent quality scanner for home use at a LOW, LOW price. I can't say how pleasantly surprised I am. Installation went well with Win98SE. The photo scans are great. I don't have to order photos online or on disk anymore. I can scan them quickly and post them on the internet for friends/family. You can manipulate the photo with lots of tools in the photo software. You can even freehand crop things from your photos!When scanning documents, you should use the lowest dpi setting that gets the job done. No need to scan at 600dpi when 300dpi does fine and scans quicker.Most of the other postive reviews say it all. GREAT SCANNER FOR THE PRICE - BUY IT!
The Kodak DX6490 camera is a quite respectable camera. It's most noticable fault is it's poor low light focus problem which they have changed in the newest model. The software problems are very simple to solve. Don't use the software. Windows XP can handle all the transfer of photos from the camera easily and Adobe photoshop has an entry level free program that does quite nicely. As for the complaints about the video shortcomings, Isn't this a still camera that will take videos as an added attraction? If you want good video buy a video camera.
This is a good, sturdy product and I have no complaints. A good deal.
purchased this for my eurotrip. the camera took great pictures and was small and compact enough to fit in my pocket as i hopped from city to city. the price is great for the return you get. definitely pleased with my purchase.
I bought this switch to connect my laptop and desktop to same monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Setting it up was quite easy and straight forward. However, the design of the switch, with ports on three sides and bulky cables, makes a bit awkward to position on the desk. Design could be improved with all ports on one side for easier positioning.
I owned another HP Printer for 4 years....I think it was the 5310 all in one. It worked fantastic, but eventually, it needed to be replaced, and the HP tele-salesperson convinced me to upgrade to the 6310. The first one they sent me was so slow that I had to send it back for a new one. The replacement was even worse. I'm talking about an average time to copy a single black and white page of 112 SECONDS. You've got to be kidding me. I can't imagine copying multiple pages. The copy function on this printer is ridiculously slow. Printing from the computer is a lot faster, unless there is a paper jam, which happens all too often. Also, it is very inconsistent when printing envelopes...most of the time it prints on an angle or jams the printer. If someone gave me this printer for free I wouldn't take it. The only reason I give it one star, is because there are no ZERO STARS. This is one of the worst product experience that I've ever had. I asked HP if I could return it and pay the difference for an upgrade and they refused to do it, so I'm stuck with it. I hope you don't make the same mistake as me. Stay away from this model. PERIOD.
I ordered this flash card the sme time as I ordered a new Canon digital camera & am very pleased with its performance. It has plenty large enough capacity for my amateur occasional shooting and I'm quite sure it could handle way more use than I give it. Amazon's Frustraion-Free packaging is a great idea, saves on unnecessary shipping costs and bulky packaging materials. I was also very pleased with the low cost of the SDHC cards as compared to memory sticks I used in other brands of digital cameras.
I was so excited to get this becuse I was really hoping to be able to replace the charge that was lot for my best friend's iPod shuffle. I got it in the mail in a very timely manner, but it did not work. I tried hooking it up to several dofferent computers and other USB outlets and to my dismay it did not work at all. I even purchased another one from Amazon that "appeared" to be the right piece, but it did not work either. This has soured my feeling about purchasing from Amazon for a while.
I can't tell you how long I've owned my current set (maybe since High School/beginning of college, and that's going on 11 years now).The sound quality is BEYOND excellent. I have a pair of Bose in-ear headphones and I prefer to use this Sony set instead. I honestly think that as far as sound quality goes, this pair beats my Bose by a lot.I will definitely buy again as a back up pair just in case something happens to my current set.
I bought it 4 months ago and it works fine so far. It is also small and easy to carry. Nothing to complain about.
There are many features and controls on this. But what is the point of this rich feature set on a camera that basically takes junkier pictures (on automatic) than my old Sony DSC-S30? The AE (autoexposure) frames still manage to expose my pictures wrong. The Sony with no such "feature" never got it wrong. The colors on the A610 are muddy and grey, not vivid. I have to take 5 pix to get enough coverage for one of them to be in-focus. pathetic. And the "camera shake" icon is the default state of this thing. What is the point of making a camera that uses it's technology to 'helpfully' tell you it can't take your pictures 70 percent of the time?This thing goes through non-rechargeable batteries like nobody's business.Not a good camera. Not a good deal.
I've had this CD player since April and have had no problems with it at all. It's played all my own DVD's and rented ones with scratches just fine.It would be nice if some of the video/audio menu settings could be performed while a DVD was running instead of stopped, so it would be easier to quickly compare setting results, but this is not only this player but also my other Sony players as well. (Since all my players have been Sony I don't know if all players are this way or just Sony.)The display could be a bit larger.
1) The titles that you attach to a program allow a certain amount of characters. The dubbing process truncates the field reducing the amount of visable title.2)Some DVD-R's of lower quality do not dub properly. Error message on the T.V. "Error has occured, please press enter" then the unit shows the message "recover". Not all the programs get copied and you cannot finalize the disk. Another disk in the garbage. Verbatim DVD's gave me problems. Only half the disks allowed sucessful dubbing. I have switched to Maxell DVD's today.3) My digital cable box looks worse than regular cable and therefore only use it on the higher chammels. The lower cable channels are better quality by using the cable splitter direct to the unit and using the tuner.4) Avoid having your [risque] movie as the last item taped. When starting the HDD it automatically plays being the last item on the list. Not a good thing with the kids around.Other than that I am sold on the unit
I bought two of these units because of the price but they aren't worth any price. I have used two Garmin units in the past but thought why not try this one - how bad can it be? It is just about useless. The screen is great, entering the destination was great - but what matters is the performance and it was terrible. If you went past a turn (testing it) it tried to make you do a U-turn, even though the road I was on was parallel to the road it wanted me to be on. It couldn't recalculate properly, it was determined to send me backwards and if I kept driving eventually it would recalculate like it should have. It did this multiple times. I couldn't believe how stupid it was. My Garmin product never did that. Don't buy it - buy a Garmin. I am.
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 have had this remote for about 6 months and have given up that it will ever be usable. Put simply, it does not work nearly as well as a host of IR remotes on the market. It is not compatible with Playstation 3, and it is incredibly annoying to use. Even after it finally gets programmed, many of the touchscreen buttons do not work. One very frustrating feature is the touchscreen that controls the cable box- once certain items are selected, it promptly de-selects them, requiring multiple touches to eventually get the need response. Many of the grapic control buttons either do not function or are very slow to respond. While the setup software is difficult, it is possible to eventually get everything to turn on that you can control, but the lousy interface touch screen has forced me to abandon this remote. Probably foolishly I am going to try the Harmony 900- mostly because I do want to try to use RF rather than IR to control my devices. I would certainly not recommend the 1000 to anyone.
Excelenete producto, a pesar de ser de 7Mp, es un excelente producto, excelente camara, la resolucion de fotos es impresionante, y mas su facil uso
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.
I bought this usp speaker so I could hear audio books playing louder and better on my laptop. It was shipped promptly and it works great. It has a volume control and a mute button and it folds up small enough to fit into a pocket. I also really like the way it only uses the retractable usb cord for power, so no external power is needed. Great product!
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 still have a Sony Mavica digital camera that uses floppies but my new macbook didn't have a floppy slot so I found this and so far so good. No big deal, just hook it up and go. Perfect!
I bought this cable to hook my desktop to a router, it works, no speed complaints, the cable felt sturdy... No complaints for me, for the price it's great.
Locks up consistently. If any of your devices were turned on by their own remotes, the Harmony doesn't react very well. Loud high pitch sound, when put on charger. Wondering if anyone else experiences this?
Very good product, came a day sooner than expected. I am very satisfied with this project and have used it already.
I am using this cable to connect my downstairs computer through the floor to an upstairs audio system. The sound quality is much more than sufficient for the price compared to what some pay for cables to achieve the same purpose. I am partial to Belkin products. In my opinion Belkin products always provide good quality and performance.
No recib&iacute; este producto!!!... como puedo hacer para reclamar que no lleg&oacute; en el paquete con los dem&aacute;s productos entregados ese dia???
Great product for duplicating two hours of video. No issues when using Roxio Toast. The price point was the best for all available options.
This is a very good computer. It is fast and is loaded with plenty of memory and hard disk space. It comes with microsoft works which for me is all I need in the way of useful productive software. I would purchase this computer if I had to do it over again.
I wish I had read the reviews before I bought this camera. My 6YO wanted it and it was only fifteen bucks and looked good in the box. However, the cons outweigh the pros:Cons:Only hold 20 picsPictures are about 2" x 2"picture quality is not goodimpossible to see thru the view finder so hard to get pictures of what you wantIf you drop camera, battery falls out and pictures are lostI get higher quality pics from my cell phone.There is no flashPros:Camera is small6 YO thinks it's coolI did not have any issues installing the software or downloading the pictures, the instructions are clear, I just wish the pictures were. But my 6YO is happy with it so we'll keep it.There are better deals for the same money.
This charger is perfect for a quick and easy charge-up for my Zen. I purchased one for a cruise this winter because I didn't want to bring my lap top on the trip. It charged up my pod very quickly (about 2.5 hours for a full charge as opposed to 3-3.5 hours via the USB cable. Back home I took it to the office so I could charge up during the work day. I purchased this most recent one so that I could have one at home too. You need this cable and won't regret it.
My Rhomba. Its a excellent MP3 Player, FM Radio, Voice Recorder, and "portable drive".The "pro's":Great Sound.Strong Bass.Good FM signal receiver.Pretty.Light.Blue ligth.The "con's":Firmware Update needed. The files are in the creative web.Es la mejor alternativa. He conocido muchos pendrive con FM que se venden en Chile, pero el sonido no se compara con el del "Rhomba".La mejor decision.
These are my first pair of really good headphones, and I couldn't be any more happier with them! I listen to a wide array of music, and they seem to work well for all of them. Listen to "The Battle" from "The Chronicles of Narnia" on these headphones, it's so amazing!!!
I don't fish, I Kayak. Bought it for a portable depth finder in the rivers and lakes I frequent. Works perfect for that and tells the bottom terrain.Easy set up and directions. It is portable and water proof. I stick it on the kayak with velcro.
do not be tempted to buy this product. it is no good. it was less than fidy bucks at comp usa so I decided to try it out. big mistake. wish I had these past few hours of my life back. the thing just does not work, not if you're using WEP at least. their tech support guy finally got it working, by turning off WEP. I explained to him that I wasn't going to violate the security of my network, just so his defective device would work. do yourself a favor and search the web for WP101 and you will read many stories of other people having problems with this thing.
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 enjoy my perkulator each time I set it for my first cup of coffee of the day. It's perfect amount of coffee it makes for myself. It's perfect, uses less space on my counter, wash and polish it, ready to show off on my kitchen counter. Stays very hot but if not drink within 1.5 hours, its best to unplug so the coffee won't taste too overly done. The the taste is suburb vs drip coffee makers. That is my opinion..thanks..enjoy it if u decided to buy one.
I don't know why they didn't make a suitable case for this haze. The UV haze is just moving around in the case. But it doesn't matter. It's still my favorite and guaranteed UV haze brand. I've got 77mm and a 72mm, the 58 is perfect as well.
This is my fourth digital camera, and the second powershot. Nice updates over the SD400- menus are even easier and more logical. The 3" screen is great! Consistent quality and results. I highly recommend it!
Hey I've had this mp3 player for about a year and it works great. The Creative Muvo is super tough and work great if your out running or whatever. Even though it's water resistant they don't suggest dropping it in the water, but i've dropped it in a river once and it works just fine. This player is great if you have a small music collection but if you have a bunch of songs don't get it (even though you can put a lot of songs on it it doesn't have a scroll option) If your buying for the radio option don't buy it because i've found that the radio doesn't work very well and also the volume doesn't go very high.
I think the other reviews have it nailed (search on the silver-colored version to see a complete list of reviews) - on the Mac it is of minimal usefulness - even as a volume control for iTunes, it ONLY works if you have iTunes in the foreground - which is an unlikely situation - usually you'd want to adjust volume or mute iTunes playback (i.e. for a phone call) when you were working in another application. If you have to click on iTunes to bring it to the foreground, why not just click on the control to mute.On XP, as other reviewers have noted, the driver is buggy and hasn't been updated since 2004. If you are lucky the PowerMate will work for a few minutes - usually it does nothing at all in any application (oh - except glowing and pulsing!). Completely useless.The Keyspan digital media and iTunes remote controls ARE able to control iTunes in the background - on both Mac OS X and XP - and they are what I use now in place of the useless PowerMate.
The monster ultra 1000 HDmi cable is the best HDmi cable on the market.I have gotten better picture quality with this than any other HDmi cable.
This card works great in my new panasonic camcorder. No problems. Be care ful to find out what class # you need. Not all SD cards are the same and some will not work in all cameras.
It says on the package that will clean lenses for both dvd and cd players. After running it three times the dvds on my dvd player still freezing scenes. It may work great for cd's.
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.
The picture is clearly a "lime green" or "light green" cable what you get is a ugly dark green. Beware This Is Not the product you will get, they really need to correct this picture.
I purchased about a dozen of these for the office I work in. The UPS itself works fine. The software crashed about half of the pc's that I installed it on. The pc would be in a constant reset after crashing near the end of the install. Since the install never finished it never registered correctly and it would not show up in my Add/Remove Program list. I had to delete ever entry of the registery to get it to unistall. For my needs the software was more important than the actual UPS. Since the software lets you know the condition of the battery and allows you to configure the UPS to shut the pc down automatically on power loss.If you want a creap UPS and don;t care about the software, this may be what you need. As for me, I would not buy this UPS again.
I purchased this adapter for use with a computer running the current Fedora distribution of Linux (64-bit version). As is often suggested, I temporarily disabled security on my wireless router while setting up the new adapter. It was reasonably straightforward to get connected in that mode. When I turned WPA security back on, however, it took a little more work to get everything operating. I discovered that I had to disable NetworkManager, which was not able to configure the interface for WPA with a passphrase, and set up wpa_supplicant myself. Fortunately, once you know that you want to configure wpa_supplicant, there are reasonably clear instructions available on how to do it.Now that everything is configured, I have had no problems with the network connection coming back up after a reboot, and I get a good connection even though the router is on a different floor of the house.
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.
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.
I have nothing bad to say about this thing. It is awesome.I'm using it with my Pioneer receiver that is hidden behind a door. I've buried all of my components with the exception of the TV itself. I was looking for an alternative to a clunky RF universal remote setup (I get tired of programming stuff like that). The only component I had that needed RF but didn't have it was the receiver.I charged the battery, installed this setup over a month ago... and it's worked perfectly from day one with not a single glitch. I haven't had to swap the battery yet, either.I love it, and would buy it again.
First, the card works great. I used it to capture HD video and zero problems.I was ready to buy one on eBay, from China for a third of the price. I questioned how the price could be so much lower so I looked at the feedback. The seller had 1000's of FB reviews and over 98% positive. But I noticed the negative FB reviews were virtually all for 16 and 32 Gig SDHC cards. The complaint was that the cards provided less than 8 gigs of storage and the speed of the card wouldn't allow smooth video recordings.Google: 16 Gig SDHC problems You'll find a LOT of unhappy people that bought junk cardsOH, one last thing. My 5 year old computer and 6-way card reader would not recognize this card. Turns out while the SDHC card looks the same as an SD card it's technically very different. So if you've got an older computer you may need an sdhc to USB adapter like this:[...]
The machine works wonderfully, looks good; but people should be aware of a small, potent problem with the software. If you have (say) an internal CD-RW drive, and you're running Nero for it, this Sony DVD burner comes with its own version of Nero that wipes out your other version. And, this version of Nero will REFUSE to recognize a non-Sony burner of any sort. So, that's the end of your internal CD-RW drive! I bought this Sony for an office, intending to move it from machine to machine as needed, but this awful feature means I can't use it that way, because I would end up incapacitating everyone's CD burners. So, I have to keep it dedicated to a single machine. Might as well have bought an internal! What a design flaw, in an otherwise wonderful device! Whether or not this issue is of immediate concern to you, you really ought to be aware of it before you buy the machine.
Not much I can say about this purchase as I purchased it to have on hand. I can say that it came in a very timely manner and in original packaging. Based on those two factors, I'm satisfied with my purchase so far.
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.
Use B + W on all my lenses. No reason to ever use anything else. Always a reliable product and trusted.
I needed a camcorder and waited until the last minute to buy one. But this camcorder came highly recommended (at least by the Costco salesman) so I bought it over the JVC. It worked wonderfully on my trip to the Disney parks as well as the Disney cruise that followed.I am very pleased with my choice of camcorders. Also the feature that allows you to switch to still photos saved me a lot of time switching to a separate camera. I was able to film, take photos and then immediately after I was able to view both.And the distance this camera can zoom is incredible. We seemed to be miles from docking at the Bahamas and I was able to zoom in and see people walking along the beachfront.
i recieved the product faster than i expected. the product was brand new and i love it. thanks!!!
I bought this printer because I wanted something inexpensive for some home printing. I was quite pleased with the results. However, it does use up a lot of ink and I've noticed that the print quality isn't always 100%, but it's very good otherwise. Don't buy this if you are going to do a lot of heavy duty printing, or if you have a small business, because it isn't the fastest printer. But if you are just going to do some home printing for fun, this is a good choice if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money. I know this isn't the best printer on the market, and like I said, don't use it for heavy duty printing or for businesses, but for a little home printing for fun, this is the right way to go!
I bought these... against my better judgement. You will pay for the name and that's it. They are good headphones... but you can get better for less money. I tried these for about two weeks, i was fine with how they sounded... but that was it. They don't fold, they are ugly, they look cheap... take a peek inside the earphone. I bought a pair of Sony MDR-V6 for much less...about $60, less and they are superior in every way... from packaging-sound quality.
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)
The product was very poor quality. The refresh of the pictures was very slow and not worth it. I had to return it - it was a gift and was going to be embarrassed.I have since bought a Kodak and liked it very much -the idea is good however this is not the frame to buy.
I am very happy with this product, with the only exception being that the base response is not exactly what I had hoped for. The clairity is impeccable! My reason for this purchase was comfort, normal 'bud'phone don't fit in my ear correctly, but these fit and don't feel like you have them in. VERY COMFORTABLE!
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 got this camera last Christmas and love it. It's not too big but it's not too small that I'm afraid I'll easily lose it or drop it. The shaped grip on the side of the camera is a great feature for those times where I just want to keep the camera out of the case, in hand, and wait for the perfect picture opportunity. The pictures look awesome once you put them on the computer. They're crisp and bright. Many people have commented on the picture quality it produces. Outside ones turn out the best in my opinion; some of my indoor ones create red eye but I'm sure if I took the time to change the setting it would come out better and there's always ways to edit that stuff on the computer. There is no delay which is AWESOME. I've used other people's camera's that have a delay and it's the most irritating thing in the world. And the rechargeable lithium battery is an enormous plus too, otherwise these camera's just eat up the battery is no time. Usage of the camera is pretty simple. If you want to try all the different settings to fit the scenary and light balance you can, otherwise it just adjusts itself. I would highly recommend this camera.The Kodak program that comes with the camera is okay. It provides the basic cropping of pictures and a few extra fun things to do the picture like fish-eye and black and white.
This container is plastic. There is no such thing as a safe microwaveable plastic, not withstanding the many microwavable foods sold in plastic. Studies consistently show nasty things like dioxins are given off in the microwave process. Far safer is large pyrex bowl with a lid (I use a pyrex pie pan).
We have been using the "Opteka X-Large Pro Aluminum Hard Case" for several years now and it has held up amazingly well. Most importantly, it has absorbed a lot damage that would have likely destroyed myCanon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom. Here are my observations:* Very roomy - easily holds my very large camera, charger, remote control, studio headphones, wireless microphones and receiver, blank tapes, and video light.* Easy to customize - the pull apart foam allows for making the exact shapes you want. Be sure that lay your components out first and that you leave padding between the cavities because once you take away the padding, you can't add it back.* Very strong and solid - this case has been kicked, dropped, stepped on, sat on, and banged into corners and walls without so much as a noticeable dent.Overall, I am very pleased and would buy another one again! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Once in a while you come across a product that really delivers as advertised, and this is one of those products. Just add popcorn, a little oil or seasoning and the microwave does the rest. Popcorn is dry and crisp, not "gummy" or tough. We've been using our unit now for over a year and every batch comes out just like that last one - perfect. All you need to do is change the power cup once in a while since it degrades after about about 10 uses. If you want movie-grade popcorn at home without the investment in a commercial popper, this is the way to go.
I was a little nervous from some of the other reviews stating that this product was not very sturdy or they had their GPS fall off their mountain bike. Then I read the review about the guy who uses it on a dirt bike (motorcycle). He is spot on, I have it mounted on my mountain bike. Very easy to install (2 min.) and very sturdy. It holds the GPS very secure, I go on some pretty gnarly trails down and up very steep terrain. The bracket has held up very well and my GPS has never fell out. The only way it could fall out is if someone didn't lock in into place properly. Also this bracket is better than others because it has a low profile. The GPS sits right on top the handlebars, doesn't sit real high like some others. Highly Recommend this product!!!
I have been looking at this lens for quite sometime now and decided the only way I was going to be able to afford such an expensive masterpiece on a firefighters salary, was to sell the dirt bike. After reading reviews and drooling over the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens I knew it was within my reach. I've seen pictures of it and it looked white. It's not but I read it had a greyish tint to it. It does. This did not upset me. White would have stood out way too much. Not that this doesn't. When the hood is added it really makes this massive looking (added to canon 40D). Picture quality is great but I'm still working on camera settings. Will get a lot of looks from people while shooting with this. You will get Lens elbow at times (joke). Heavy but worth the weight. Still playing with it but very happy over all. Will try and post a picture of it with battery grip and 580ex II flash
everything is lie, don't buy it...product had stucked somewhere in breinigsville PA. it must be already in Brooklyn at 2 January
I bought 256 USBdrive from this vendor andalthough 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
So far I have enjoyed my Presto coffee maker. I bought one for my home and one for my weekend home. I have also told othersabout how well it works and makes very hot coffee.
hi ever1 i bought this subwoofer and now i just really dont know what receiver and 7.1 saround sound speakers and everthing to get within a good pirce. got any ideas?
I had been looking for another portable hard drive - I have a few. I have some requirements that are not easy to satisfy. But lo! I just got my new "Lacie Rugged." 160 GB. (Windows or Mac - I use Macs.).About an inch taller than a pack of cigarettes. About an inch thickIt has a rubber bumper-like casing so I think I could throw it at the television during bad commercials and have it bounce off without injury - to the Lacie.Silliness aside, to my surprise, it came with four different types of cables and has four different options for connecting. Amazing. Nowadays, companies don't even provide one cable. It took me about a minute to connect and see it mount on my desktop. I can connect it via USB; Firewire-400 Firewire-800 (that's IEEE 1394 in the Windows world) and a fourth port that is a power supply if you need it. I don't on my desktop. But some laptops don't have the juice to power external drives just through their usb ports, so Lacie, brilliantly provided this fourth cable with a port for it, to boost power as needed. (But, again, not needed for me, maybe on my older laptop, haven't tried yet). It came with a bunch of free software on it - for both the Mac and for Windows. I then used my Macs built in Disk Utility to split it into two volumes. So now when I plug it in, I get two separate hard drives (I split the storage space). I even then created an encrypted disk image on one of the volumes to store private emails, files, etc. It all just works! Very refreshing and encouraging. Nice work, Lacie.
The garmin nuvi 360 is one of the best gps for the price. It says street names and has bluetooth.
I recently purchased one of these from CompUSA (they also had a mail-in rebate on them), and for the most part, it works perfectly. Setup was very simple (although some of the more advanced options, like MAC address cloning, are a little awkward unless you page through the manual a few times), and -- amazingly -- I got both my girlfriend's brand new Dell notebook and her mother's ancient Power Mac connected through it to the net within 20 minutes and without a hitch (I have done this before, to be fair, but it's my first experience with an 802.11b router). The wireless range seems good (you shouldn't expect much more than about 30-50' of range indoors, what with the walls, power wires, microwave ovens, etc. all over the place), and web surfing from a different floor was pretty smooth. Placing the router centrally helps, as does putting it in the open -- sticking it in the corner under a desk, with a mess of noisy wires around it, will give you very poor signal quality. Also, if you need more range, the dual antennas can be removed and replaced with better ones -- something you don't often see in entry-level wireless hardware.However, I can't give this a 5-star rating, because (as several other people have noted), it seems to randomly disconnect and stop responding after running for a while (the wireless notebook can &quot;see&quot; the router, but can't establish a connection to it). If you hit the &quot;reset&quot; button, or unplug it and then plug it back in, it works fine for a while, and then stops again. I haven't had time to contact Linksys support, and it may just be a problem with their (also very old) cable modem, but it's certainly very annoying!
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!
Best protection ever for your camera! The only drawback and it's a little one is that you have to remove the whole skin to download pics otherwise this has saved my camera tons of scratches!
This cam is excellent. Small sized, good image quality, excellent luminosity (1.2), even if the image gets a bit "grainy" in low light condition.The reasons for not getting the 5th star are:- No USB streaming (you cannot use it as a webcam or capture image in "realtime"- You NEED to buy an extra, larger battery- No viewfinder- Bad software. And if you try to edit the original .MOD files, you'd have problems with widescreen recording, so you must use it :(
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.
Just like another reviewer, the EXACT SAME PROBLEM has occured to me in EVERY SINGLE PAIR I'VE OWNED! For about $10 lowest retail price, $12 dollars highest, these things have lasted at least 3 months, and at most a year, until the LEFT earbud simply shuts off. The wire leading in to the earbud either comes loose, or dissolves with use. If I held the wire at odd angles, the earbud would work, but otherwise it is simply finished.
Great product. Easy setup, good value. Wish the engineers could figure out how to stream full HD content vs downgrading the video to standard definition.Would recommend this item to everyone.
I love my 36" tripod made by Sony. It is samll, compact and very sturdy.
at 1/3rd of what I expected to pay, I got what I needed. I use this as a 6th channel subwoofer for a dts receiver without a 6th channel amplifier. I agree with the other reviewers, simply leave the unit on 100% of the time unless you go weeks without using, the on/off auto position is to be avoided at all costs. I have not had this unit distort at all even when I tested it at higher than needed volumes. I'm glad I passed on the larger KLH models as this is all I needed.
Just to provide some context, so that you can decide if my opinion is valuable to you:1. I've owned three sets of sub-$500 noise canceling headphones, most recently the Bose QC3s.2. None of them were over the ear headphones, because I used to think they were uncomfortable.3. This is my first pair of Sennheisers.First, it seems to me like people who call themselves audiophiles love hating Bose. Honestly, I don't think Bose deserves all the criticism it gets. My QC3s were an incredible pair of headphones. Bose screwed up on the customer service side. So that's why I'm switching sides.Ok, with all that said, here's what I think: I love them.I'm young, 25 years old. I like listening to my music LOUDLY. I'm one of those people who listens to all types of music, from Tupac to Pearl Jam to AR Rahman to Chopin to, I'll admit it, Justin Timberlake.Wow, I'm a little surprised that I'm getting a misspelling red squiggly line under "Tupac", "Rahman", and "Timberlake" I thought those guys were all big enough to be added to the official word dictionary of life. But I digress.One way that I judge headphones is if I can hear a part of a song that I've never heard before. For example, for bass, one of my favorite testing songs is Dangerous by Busta Rhymes. It has some of the deepest bass of any song out there.Hearing some of my favorite songs through these headphones was like hearing them for the first time. That means that in my book, these headphones rock.Pun absolutely intended.A few more things:1. As someone else mentioned here, it's true that it takes some time for these headphones to "open up." The very first time I heard them, I was a little disappointed. I've now had them for a few weeks, and man have they opened up.2. Consider purchasing a headphone amplifier. Recently, I bought the Fios E5 for $20 from Amazon. It makes a solid difference, especially with the thing I like most (finding highs/lows/words you've never heard before in songs you've been listening to for years.)3. These cans are HUGE. I mean HUGE. Just keep that in mind.4. I travel a lot, so when considering other Sennheisers, I had to opt for a pair of noise canceling ones. They have some "open-air" ones, which are actually supposed to sound better. But if you travel a lot like I do, or listen to them at work, you need noise-canceling ones.5. If you're buying your first pair of premium headphones and are debating between these and Bose headphones, go with these. The QC2s, the QC3s, and the QC15s are solid headphones, but Bose's post warranty customer service is horrible. I promise you'll be frustrated when it ends. And more importantly, the sound quality of these is fan-damn-tastic.6 Meanwhile, if you already have good Bose headphones and want to buy these simply because you think they'll be far superior, don't.Enjoy!
I got this camera for 2 months and I like it. Pictures are excellent and the screen can turn. The only thing is this camera is not light and slim. Overall, I like it
I was very hesitant when I bought it two years ago since it was a lot cheaper than other well known brands. Nice construction, my cameras and lenses are very well protected. Use it all the time with a lot of gear.
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.
If I didn't love this player, I wouldn't be so upset that it only lasted for two months before the screen stopped displaying while I was charging it. I've had 3 creative mp3 players; all seemed like a great deal when I bought them, two of the three died prematurely due to no mishandling on my part. It's so sad that Creative doesn't want to stand behind its products -- I think I'd be willing to pay a bit extra for a player that would last at least a year.
I spent days going over all earphones that were supposed to have extra bass, I decieded on this one and it was a mistake. It had nowhere near the bass sound that it stated in its presentation. I will continue my search for better bass reproduction from other brands of earphone makers.
GREAT IMAGES! I own two Hoya polarizers. The standard one (green box) is subpar. The DMC PRO1 Digital Circular Polarizer is the deal!
A lot of people get confused by the purpose of video cards like these. This card is really only a bog standard Radeon 9600, with a microcode update to indentify itself as a Fire GL. The drivers, however, are what makes the card unique. They are intended to accelerate the OpenGL previews of professional graphics programs like Maya and Studio Max. Aside from being tailored for stability and to work with these high end programs, that's about it. You can play games on them, although you're wasting your money, and issues that are fixed quickly with the gaming Radeons may never be addressed with these.I've found the card gives very good performance for what it is, and the "bang for the buck" is better than some of the high end Quadros. However, the card is aging rapidly, and the market is undergoing a whether-you-like-it-or-not push to PCI Express. In the PCI-E world, the equivalent to this card is the V3100, which if anything is even cheaper. Still, for those of us with AGP motherboards it's a good budget choice.
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.
No problems with this memory card. Records fast enough 12mp images and 720p videos at least. Not sure about 1080p as it's not supported on my camera.
I purchased this sub to replace a JBL that stopped working. I did a ton of research and this was by far the best in the price range I was shopping in. Sound is amazing and fills the whole house. I listen to all types of music and have not been disappointed by this sub. Great for movies as well. Has a great response down to about 30 hz and then it starts to roll off. Auto on/off works great and it was very easy to connect. You will love this subwoofer.
This is my first gps and I must say, my whole family and I are extremely impressed with it. It's surprisingly accurate on almost everything. It's never been wrong road-wize and only missed one fast food place it doesn't know about. I'd recommend this to anybody.
I was in the market for a single 12" speaker box for my 2 12 inch Kicker sub woofers. I have a box for the two speakers but I didn't want the box to take up all (or most) of my trunk space so I decided to look for a speaker box for a single speaker and stumbled across this box. I decided to get this box based on the reviews that past customers had on this product as it was a very favorable item to have and also the great price.Lets first start off with where this box was installed. I installed this Scosche Se12 in the trunk of my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT sedan. The trunk has tons of space in there but the rear dash prevented me from pushing this box against the rear seat as it was a little too tall. There is about a three inch gap from the box to the back seat which I could live with. It is secured with two bungy cords to ensure that it does not slide around or fall over. The build quality is very good.The speaker that I have in there is a 2004/2005 Kicker Comp which is a 4 ohm only, Single Voice Coil (SVC) 12". Connection with the internal wiring from the speaker box to the speaker terminals was easy. Securing the speaker along with the speaker grille was no problem. The "faux" or simulated fiber glass insulation was minimal but effective for what was there. So installing the speaker was no problem and very easy to do. The speaker box with the speaker and grille installed wasn't that heavy at all.The box and speaker is connected to a Phoenix Gold Ryval V752Phoenix Gold 500W 2-Channel Power Amplifierbridged at 4 ohms. So technically speaking, I should be getting close to about 350 - 300 watts of power to the speaker. The sound of the speaker and box sounded really good with a nice bump inside and outside of the car. This box definitely enhanced the sound quality of my stereo system. My brother said that it could be louder if I went with a bigger amp as he claims that Kicker sub's are "power hungry".Overall thoughts of the product are that I would recommend this to anybody looking to save some space (and money) in their trunk area without compromising sound quality. It is very simple in design, very effective for what it does, and respectfully affordable. In the future, I look to install a different 12" speaker that could get to 2ohms stable in which I think this box would rock even more. I might be buying one more later for my extra speaker to put in my wife's car.
After using the camera, the labels on the buttons like "Power", "Back", "Display", "Menu" are all gone. I guess the sweat on my palms erased all of the labels. The words "Finepix", "2800 Zoom", have faded. It lacks an AV out, the 6x zoom is useful but lacks image stabilization.I'll try the Canon A40 if given the chance.
These headphones sound great, but w/ the plastic headband they're a little uncomfortable to wear. A metal headband w/ more flexibility would be better.
Model powers off by itself every day. Takes 4 minutes to get it back on! Do not buy any tv that is not internet ready to get firmware updates to fix glitches like this!
I'm very pleased with my Iriver. I have tons of room to store all my favorite songs and even sermons! I do a lot of driving and I listen to it all the time.
It has lots of info, only applicable if you fly. It helps refresh VFR and IFR stuff. Great tool for Instructor pilots.
My old IBM Thinkpad laptop that has tons of info including software to maintain 8 websites has a new life--for just the price of a power cord. I was not sure that it was all I needed because the previous cord had to be jiggled to connect properly... and would have to be re-jiggled regularly. New life--no jiggling. The merchant I used gave vey prompt service. What a relief!
I've bought a lot of Linksys products over time and always liked them. This is an exception.First the installation problem: the drivers it ships with don't work with Windows ME. Neither do the ones that you can download from the Linksys web site. I managed to get a copy of the ME drivers from Alex ...who wrote an earlier review of this product and had similar problems -- somehow he managed to get them to me faster than Linksys.With the drivers from Alex, the product installed and worked correctly -- provided it was within line of sight of my BEFW11S4. The signal degradation got really bad after that and since I wanted to use the card to use my computer in my bedroom (50 feet and 2 "stick and drywall" wall away) the 20% signal strength did not cut it.I returned it and ordered a Lucent Orinoco card. I bet it will work better and install more easily.
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.
This was the first DVD player I purchased and I must say it was well worth it, I've watched movies on the 800 dollar DVD players and you can't tell the diffrence. You dont get a ton of extra featurs like with some, but you really dont need most of the extra featurs anyway. You can see why this model is always sold out, but when it is in stcok make sure to get it, you wont be disappointed.
Works great! This coax cable improved my picture quality by replacing two shorter cables. The cable appears to be sheilded better than the average cable.
You get what you pay applies when it comes to secure digital SanDisk memory cards. You can pay less, but if your using the card for photography you could loose a shot if you're using a standard(speed) sd card with a high(10 megapixel)digital camera. So the combination of speed and reliability, SanDisk stands behind their product with a lifetime guarantee, is well worth the slight premium you'll pay. Think about it like this, back in the day when we would pay a premium for our favorite film, over and over and... Well with this card(film)you pay once and it keeps giving.
This card is hardware encoding capture board, so it works great even with my old computer. Picture Quality is good! I record a lot of children's program and enjoing them with my daughter now.Highly recommended.
this product is shipper for car. The image shows a very different product. It lets to me guide by the image and it buys of mistaken form
Bought this for our church to run two lcd projectors from laptop. It is a great cable, doesn't show any delay or loss of signal. We're very pleased with it and got it on Amazon at a great price.
I just upgraded to the 8GB after my nearly 5 year old 4GB Sansa finally died. I've dropped it countless times, gotten it wet, smashed it and otherwise abused it, and it technically still works. The Sandisk MP3 I had before that never really broke either, I was just ready to upgrade to a fancier model. I've never had a problem with the software, however, I hardly use it, most of my music can just be dragged and dropped. It has the same features as an Ipod, it even looks almost identical, but costs half as much! As long as Sandisk keeps making such high quality products, I'll keep choosing their products!
I was Expecting this product on monday however i got it on THE FRIDAY BEFORE!!! thats is fast delivery, the card works great!!!
i have used it for running as well as strapping my ipod to my harley.
I use these at an indoor range to still have ear protection in case the guy next to me unloads while I am adjusting my ear muffs. At an outdoor range, these work great by themselves. They are good quality, easy to insert, and will stay in comfortably for prolonged periods of time.
I purchased this drive to act as an on the road back up for my laptop. It's seen light use copying large files about once a week. Less than 2 months in, the drive is headed for the RMA heap in the sky - it now only has the "click-click-click" of the dead hard drive. Never been dropped, always stored in a soft case with other peripherals. I'm going to look for a tougher travel drive. (Several people have complained of low quality with the 160GB version of this drive as well.)
BADLY DESIGNED CASE! It is way too snug - very hard to take the camera out or put it in. The hole at the top is too small to work with the strap suppled with the camera, and worst of all the magnetic closure does not close! Mine is going straight back.
Me sirve como Flash Memory y lo uso como memoria externa en mi Mp4, Sansa Fuse. Adem&aacute;s que como tiene los adaptadores puedo usarlo en la c&aacute;mara, el celular.
small, it can fit in your pocket, it dose music and books amazon has it at a better price that any other site, but city direction arnt always the best
Didnt read the reviews. I had an impulse buy. Hardware is okay. But as stated, the software is junk. Used several phones and you CANNOT dial out using skype and a regular phone. Incoming skype phones dont ring regular phones. Why do I need this?? Getting rid of my hard wired phone soon. Have a usb soft phone I got from wal-mart (28$$). And for my other reviews about being a techno phobe.....I downgraded to winxp and would take win98se back anytime. Its musical chairs finding drivers for both os's; However, there share a common bond--a bill gates piece of s@#t!!!!!
I ordered the Coolpix L19 and it was suggested to order this with it. The case is sharp looking but too tight for the L19 camera. Has belt clip but no real room for cords or batteries.
I like it. It works great you can plug it straight into the speaker jack and then right in to your RCA jack on your T.V its great for listening to music with. If your going to buy a cord like this one I would suggest you buy this one. And I got it in 3 days.
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.
Sony microvault flash drive is a nice little memory drive. Speed is not slow; writing 5mb took only a couple of seconds. With virtual expander program that is loaded in the drive, it automatically compresses the data & allows the 2GB memory to store 4GB. The data decompresses when it is downloaded from the drive. The drive feels well made and solid with retractable USB connector. I am very satisfied with this drive!
I bought this digital camera sometime in December and already have placed an order for another one as a gift. Since this is my first digital camera, i bought it from a store and thought shall try it out to see know it feels. The camera is simply amazing. Nice compact design, not as noisy as some others, nice crisp pictures, plenty of zoom, fast response to zoom and snaps. Fully loaded camera with plenty for manual and automatic settings.As with all products, there are some cons with this one as well. First, although it is not as noisy as some others but you still can hear a noise when you zoom in and out. I found some of the Sony and Nikon making less noise. Secondly, the pictures at the far end of the zoom were very shaky and out of focus. Thirdly, it uses 4 AA batteries while others use only 2.But overall, nothing beats a Canon and this ones the best out there.
I bought this card for my Canon Powershot SD1100 since the memory card included with the camera only holds less than 32 MB. THIS 8GB baby holds 3000+ pictures with the image quality set to the highest. If you set the image quality to one of the medium settings on the camera (still good quality), it can hold 5000~9999+ depending on which setting its on.One note though is that when I check the space on my Canon, Windows, and my Mac, it reports the capacity as only 7.5 GB, not 8GB. I'm not sure if this is just because they can't read past 7.5 GB or if the card really only have 7.5 GB, but its still a TON of space so I'm not complaining. Guess they rounded up!
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.
complete waste, does not heat up enough, does not even stay warm. Now sitting on a shelf,just a load of rubbish
Great Reception, but on the T.V. 2 output is mono.. not STEREO.. but on the product description it says it
Great cable. Works. Cheap. Using this as the primary link to a Pioneer Elite Pro-110FD 50" 1080p plasma from a Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH receiver. Other components connected to the receiver use various HDMI cables - all are non-name brand HDMI cables. System works great - no issues at all. 1080p @ 24p Blu-ray looks awesome. Sounds great. NO NEED TO PURCHASE EXPENSIVE CABLES!!! Cable is routed around numerous power cords, coax, etc. - no interference of any type. Have the 25' version of this cable connected to a Sharp 1080p LCD and they work great as well.
Used on Vizion VBR 220/231 without issues and worked as described. Immediate placement after batteries charged with no issues.
I was very reluctant to buy a non-OEM battery, but $140 for a new Dell battery convinced me to try this.My original, 5 year old battery for my Dell 600m would only last about 30 minutes.Out of the box, this battery was 67% charged with 1:45 remaining. I let it drain completely, then charged it fully and it lasted 3 hours. I have cycled it at least 5 times and it still lasts about 3 hours. This is just under what my original battery did when it was new.Summary: A very good buy.
This antenna works great. I'm able to get all the D.C. High Definition channels. I can even get the Baltimore channels when I rotate it toward Baltimore. After spending over $200 trying other antennas, this was the answer for my HD reception in Fort Washington, MD
I recently got this discman, and once again Sony did not dissopint me. Its is very thin and light, and is a great looking cd player! The ESP2 protection works great (you cant jog with it in a pocket) but it is more protection that you would need for regular use. The grove sound position sounds like you are really there, and the batteries can last 20 hours. It has many playback options and an optical output, resume, and alvs system. Overall this machine sounds GREAT and is WELL WORTH your money!
The sheet feeder to scan multiple documents for scanning or copying does NOT work and never has. Everything about it is cumbersome to use. There is not and probably never will be a driver for Windows 7. The date on the driver I downloaded today is 3/20/2007, the one that came with it was 2006!! Which means the printer doesn't work all that well with VISTA either.You have to uninstall the old driver the install the "new" - old - driver. However, the uninstall utility Brother provides "requires a different operating system." Great support.
Bought one of these four days ago.Plugged in according to manual.Loaded DVD. Music and picture but no voices.Selected &quot;Audio&quot; to attempt to get voices.Picture and all sound went away for good.Operation restricted to opening and closing drawer, watching display. No output.Returned to store for refund.Don't buy one of these.It's a really small neat looking piece of junk.
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 a Canon Projector which has two HD15 RGB/Component female connectors on the rear of the projector. I also have a Comcast cable box and DVD player sharing one Canon HD15 connect and a Wii and PS3 sharing the other. I got tired of switching plugs back and forth in back of the projector.So I purchased two Aten VS231's and they work perfectly with no picture or audio problems. You can switch manually in the front of the box or use the small remote control included. These do require using the included AC adapters. Aten also sells a 4 port model as well. While a bit pricey, they do work A-OK and much easier than switching plugs back and forth. No loss of performance or video degration.
As long as you are not sweating, these headphones are excellent. Great sound (when they are dry). Secure fit. Good looking. BUT they are not sport headphones as advertised because they don't play well with sweat. As a runner, I sweat an average amount, and it just pours into these earpieces.... causing a muffled sound and reduced volume. As far as I can tell, it is caused by sweat forming a film over the metallic surface of the earpieces. To make matters worse, sweat can cause an additional seal between the upper portion of the earpiece and the ear canal, which further worsens the sound and causes occasional popping as the seal repeatedly forms and releases while running.I'm not a Vulcan... my ears are not unusually shaped... I'm sure many others face this same problem (and indeed some of the reviews prove that).Come on, Sennheiser engineers, I challenge you to come up with a solution. These headphones are WAY too good to discontinue... but they need to work well with sweat. What if a ridge was cut in the outer earpiece to prevent the water seal from forming... and also if the tiny holes in the metallic part were shaped differently to prevent the formation of the sweat film?--Still a loyal Sennheiser fan
the software included with it needs a few fixes. I like the Shark 2.0 application better for what I do compared to the other application included. I basically want to record radio shows so that I can listen to them later. Anyway, the hardware seems to work as promised, but the software is not feature rich and when you set it to wake up and record something, the machine won't go back to sleep. I guess it's over-exercising its power of sleep veto. However, I read that the software was much worst, so perhaps I should be greatful that it does more or less work except for the sleep thing.It does pick up all the stations my boom box does, so I have to give it an "acceptable" on that account.Seeing as there are not many other similar products, I'll have to say it is recommended.
I have no idea why everyone else hates these headphones so much because I love them! They stay on your ears even when you are exercising and they are so comfortable you forget that they're there. Also, when I put my volume on what would be normal on an MP3 player using normal headphones, the sound is fine and I can't increase volume by much. When I plug in my Sony's at that same volume level, they roar! Also, even if the sound is high, you can't hear anything when you remove them making them a great set of headphones to use in quiet places. Buy these headphones, and you will never want another pair again!
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.
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!!
After the initial craze of Ipods had begun to die down a bit, more manufacturers started testing the waters with their own versions. All of my friends owned Ipods, but I decided to do some research before I committed myself to a particular product. After reading hundreds upon hundreds of reviews (I'm rather picky~), I settled on the Sansa e260. It was a great decision on my part.I have had my Sansa for four months now. It is small and light though solid in design. The light up wheel is wonderful and rather easy to utilize. The colored screen is very clear and I have no problems reading or navigating through it. And who can't help but enjoy the amount of memory for the price? Sansa's also go on sell throughout the year so it's good to keep an eye out for the deals. The music that is produced by this wee music machine is beautiful and truly sounds great. How such remarkable clarity of sound can emerge from such a tiny contraption is beyond me, but I'm thankful for it! This is, hands down, the best on the market.There are only a couple gripes from me. I still have yet to find a way to make adequate play lists other than using the "To Go" list for my music. Also, the Sansa came with those cheapy ear buds (as all the mp3 players unfortunately do). Since I have sensitive ears, I was getting earaches from using the ear buds and they also kept slipping out of my ears so I went to Circuit City and got a pair of head phones that clipped over my ears. They were only ten dollars and even have adjustable volume control on them. No more ear aches and no slipping = wonderful!On another positive product note, I bought one of those Action Jackets by DLO and it is perfect when I go running. I always keep my Sansa in the jacket and it is great protection for my little music maker. The Sansa e260 is wonderful. After checking the manufacturer's website, I saw that there will be more accessories coming out (hopefully soon). I can't wait to get a car transmitter for it :-)5 stars all the way from me and two happy thumbs up.
I bought this set as a replacement for a smaller tv which had been least twice the price. The Sylvania has more features that the set it replaced -stereo sound and front mounted A/V connectors. Again, dollar for dollar, a great deal and money well spent.
There is simply no better universal remote in this price range on the market. The interface ROCKS! If you can hook up your entertainment system, know the model numbers of every component, and can answer simple, logical questions about what does what and where in your entertainment system, this remote performs flawlessly. There were a couple of simple adjustments that needed to be made after the initial set-up, but that's to be expected - the help function on the remote assists. The best part is you can customize the 8 soft buttons on the large, easy-to-read LED screen to perform whatever functions you want. The auto light feature (when you just pick up the remote) is a lifesaver in the dark, too.The only thing Harman Kardon could do better is work on their stickers a bit. The sticker on the LED peeled off terribly and left a lot of residue behind. Nothing a little rubbing alcohol on a Kleenex didn't fix. And the sticker at the bottom of the unit actually ripped a small piece of the finish off the remote when I removed it.Overall performance: 10 out of 10.
This is a Must-Have lens for any situation - Portrait, Wildlife, Indoors, Outdoors. It is super-fast, super-quiet and has excellent Image Quality.
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.
I prefer the dual-layer format because then the DVD doesn't end up being compressed. Of the brands that make dual-layered discs I have found the Verbatim brand to be the most consistently reliable as well as reasonably priced. I almost never end up with a bad disc and the discs I have burned have proven to be durable and high quality. This is the only brand I would recommend buying.
When I went to plug thes cables into my TV the end snaped off. Inside the "metalic" looking conntector its plastic. These cables are garbage and should not be sold. Beware, new buyers! This stuff is Junk and not worth the Cheap price.
This was a gift for my mother that on Christmas Day refused to work. Total rubbish. I have read several other reviews that say the same.
I received the card on timeI inserted the card in my Samsung mobile.It was formatted correctly and since then the mobile does not recognize it. I have looked at the various technical docs where Kingston claim their SD card is appropriate for Samsung mobile phones and asked their customer support department for advice.Perhaps an issue with the standard between Micro SD Card and TransFlash?
I've purchased several of the DiMarzio cables. All of them have been excellent quality. One thing I noticed different about this one compared to all the others is that is have more flexibility. All of their other types have a coiling that occurs so you have to be careful not to pull on it. This one moves more like a standard cable but with the same high quality of the others. There is also a noticeable improvement in sound quality when using this over other brands. I do recording so I was looking for cables that would be a quiet as possible. With this cable there is no noise or interference occurring. Great cable.
I have been looking for a case big enough to hold my camera and a few items and small enought to fit in a large purse or carry. This case does just that!I have a Nikon coolpix 8200 and the camera fits, along with space for my charger and cord and memory cards. The case seems to be very well made, especially for the price.
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!
This really is a cool little minicam! I was skeptical about this gadget when I heard all the hype, but it seems to live up to its promise. I can shoot a quick video, add it to one of Flip's "video card" templates and zip it off to YouTube or via e-mail in under 5 minutes. Pretty impressive! Why not 5 stars? Alas, the only drawback is that the Flip offers little to no editing capability. As a pro videographer, I'll have to stick with my DV video cameras for real editing. Still, the Flip is great for quick hits and YouTube uploads.
This is my second cooling pad after the Targus I orginally used. The design is nice with the open metal frame and 3 fans. Other reviewers have complained about the open design but I fail to see any problem with it. The product seems sturdy and not cheap like the plastic Targus. After about a month, my laptop has no problem with heat. I also like how the back is raised which makes for easier use.
Bought this to go with the Olympus four-thirds E PL 2 camera. It is totally useless because it does not screw onto the lens. Shame on Amazon for recommending the purchase of this turkey along with the camera. It was cheap enough so it's not worth the hassle to try to return it and get a refund. Don't waste your money on this.
I bought these to go with Dragon Software and they work wonderfully I would recommend them highly. Easy to use.
I bought this for my mom after having one for myself for a good year or so. It's an excellent portable music player that has a decent memory size and audio quality. It was primarily for jogging and on-the-go listening, but it quickly became used for transferring files between computers and recording audio.*I'm not a huge audiophile, so I can't say how great the sound is, but it sounded fine to my ears. I had no trouble with the audio quality.* The build quality is excellent, and with a sleeve, seems indestructible. I've dropped this so many times without issue, and it just keeps working flawlessly.* The player can freeze from time to time, and I'm not sure why. This isn't due to dropping it (it happened from the start), but it's infrequent enough that it doesn't bother me. When it does happen, I just press the reset button (which prompts the library to have to rebuild itself, which can be annoying as it takes longer with the more songs you have).* Charges can take a long time, and on top of that, you can't charge it with any generic USB plug-in (I have one in my car). It needs to be charge via computer only (and possibly a compatible AC adapter), but not some random USB port can be built-in on various non-iPhone-type music docks.* Don't watch videos on this device; it sucks. But why would you on such a tiny screen?* Radio works as good as any car radio without its antennae (so don't use it in a parking lot or under bridges).* I HATE the Creative music suite, it crashes constantly, slow to transfer/encode files, and it just generally badly designed. Avoid installing this and just drag-and-drop your files into your device, it'll be much less painful.
The Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio is a really great unit for listening to far-away (DX) stations on AM. The radio is absolutely the best that I have found for separating a loud station from a weak station which is nearby in terms of frequency.I found this radio by reading a review on a website that specializes in "DX-ing" on the AM band. They did a "shoot-out" comparing different radios, and the Sony was best.I also have a Sony SRF-29, from about 20 years ago. It too is great for DX-ing, with good selectivity and sensitivity. With the SRF-59, Sony has improved the unit, making it lighter, using only one battery (instead of two) and improving the sound.
I bought two of these, one for myself and one for my mother. It gets pretty good reception. We are both pleased. I would recommend to anyone looking for a weather radio.
I bought these for my daughter after she received an iPod for Christmas. She liked that they could be folded and put in her purse when not in use. However just a little less then a month after buying them it started to lose sound in the right side. We thought it was just a fluke and returned them to Target on 2/11 and replaced them with the same thing. Well here it is March 2 and it's already done it again. We're taking them back tomorrow and getting something totally different. I would skip these entirely, they're not worth the headache.
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.
I received this AC adapter as a replacement for the one on my NES. After plugging it in, I got no response from the NES and the adapter immediately started smelling like it was overheated. overall a terrible product.
If you are using just a single hub you probably won't have any problems.If you plan on daisy-chainging them together, you will run into an issue where the hubs must be reset every week or so. They will initially work but then, without any reason, the link between them will quit working. We had Netgear 200+ hubs and found this problem in nearly all of them.Netgear support was of no help either. Since there was no way of reproducing the problem, they took the stance that there was no problem!
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 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..
It prints photos just as nice as the photo store. Nice features are the negative and slide scanner. Pages print quick too.Only downfall is when one ink color runs out you can't still print just using black. The whole printer shuts down. Also, it says ink is out but I can still hear ink shaking around in the cartridge.
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 am extremly happy with my Garmin. I would be lost without it, no pun intended.
This pen tablet is very nice and easy to use. The shipping is expensive, but it arrived quick and as advertised. I enjoy my pen tablet. It is my first and I am still exploring it so I don't have much to say about its features. However, it was definitely worth getting.
Easy to use. The only problem is that when you take it out of the holder you almost always will hit the record button. I can't believe that they did not notice that when making the product. It can be a real pain because you have to shut the recorder off each time. The only way to get it out is to grab at the top and then you get finger prints on the screen. My first experience with a pda and I am happy with it otherwise
I am not an audiophile, however, being somewhat hearing impaired, these headphones worked great for me. The sound is crisp and clear, not tinny. They are comfortable to wear for several hours, beyond that, I would probably have to take a break from them. They are not portable like smaller headphones, so you might not want them for travel. For home use, they are perfect. There is more than enough cord for plugging into your device too. For the money, this is a good headphone.
This was my first VCR purchase in over 10 years, and I got this as a second VCR for the bedroom. I have a panasonic pv-4555s which has been a great VCR. Prior to that, I have a 20 year old Montgomery Wards VCR, which does still actually work (difficulty with rewinding though). Now, this Sony I purchased on sale, and because it was a HI-fi stand alone VCR, which is no longer carried at many major stores (mainly Wal-mart and Target. I still believe in having seperate components since I have had run ins with tape hungry VCRs, and with a combo machine what do you do if it gets a case of the munchies.First, the machine plays great, good quality and no problems i have seen with the autotracking. Again, has stero output for soumd, difficult to find in stand alone VCRs these days. Dopes feature replay, and commercial skip (which i have not used yet). Otherwise, it seems like a good VCR, easy set up and menus. The one thing that is an minor point is that when I hit pause, the player stutters forward a second or so, then unpause it goes another second or so, missing about 2-3 seconds of dialog. I am use to my other play pausing on cue and missing only a second or so of sound. Otherwise, this is a great player so far, Available at most shopko's and sears (also Nebraska furniture mart), as well as online here at user friendly Amazon.com.One Note: there is a higher model of this machine for those who want to take the next step up. also, If your a junkie for great VCRs, look out for the Super -VHS vcrs wich feature S-video connections. they run about $50 more than this model.
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 purchased this filter for the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs and last element in the lens hits the filter at the 22mm focal length. I found another review saying this was also a problem on the cannon 17-40mm lens as well. I am returning the filter asap
I give these 2 stars only because the sound quality isn't bad. Otherwise I'd only give one star because they WILL NOT stay on my ears even when I'm not moving. They just drop right off. I've tried to twist and bend them to fit better but they really aren't malleable and I have no success. At the recommendation of the sales associate at Target I am now trying Skullcandy earbuds which are much better, but still not the perfect solution I'm looking for.
I bought this TV mostly from the reviews listed here. I have to admitt that for the price and size, it's a great buy. The clarity is awesome, its such a difference espeically when I watched &quot;Lord of the Rings.&quot; One of the two draw backs I would say is 1) the intermitent high pitched hum from the TV. I know someone said that they couldn't hear it, but it really comes and goes. I guess if you are not as picky as myself, you may not even notice it. The 2) thing is the full second Black screen pause between changing channels. Other than that, the screen color, clarity, and size is awesome so for the price I would say that this TV is worth it!
This is great! I kept it on its base when I wasn't using it as per its instructions and it had excellent heat and ironed beautifully. The water holder gave me plenty of steam and I didn't have to refill it for the ironing I did. The best part, of course, was the ease of using the iron without the cord. Wonderful! I can never go back to an iron with a cord.
Not much to say. The cable is well made and works without issues. Will probably by another one for another room.
Not sure how you can really review this. It's a tripod. It screws into the tripod port on your camera or Flip video. It holds the camera up and allows you to adjust the angle. It works as advertised. If you need something to get it up off the table and set a simple angle (too much angle and your camera will fall over if your legs aren't severely splayed out) then this works perfectly fine. Nice price, too.
I owned a pretty good copy of the original 16-35 and this one is slightly sharper in the middle, but most definitely sharper along the edges. You notice it most with a full frame sensor camera like the 1DS of 5D.
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.
I've just read all these complaints about blurry pictures, and felt compelled to write as it is obvious that some people just don't understand how photography works. The W1 starts by reading the available light, just like any other camera. When it has done that it decides on an appropriate aperture and shutter speed. In actual fact, it tends to choose rather larger apertures and therefore faster shutter speeds than other similar cameras. It can't do anything else - if it set much faster shutter speeds the pictures would only be underexposed. Compare the exposure settings to those on any other camera in the same situation and you will find they are the same. The big difference with the W1 is that, because of the large screen, you tend to hold the camera well away from your face when you shoot, inevitably causing camera shake.One solution if you want to hand-hold indoors is to increase the ISO setting to 200. Incidentally, you are hard-pressed to take hand-held pictures OUTDOORS on any camera at ISO100 in the UK at any time of the year except in mid-summer. Increasing the ISO to 200 doesn't seem to cause too much noise. You can also try using the viewfinder and propping your elbows on something.I've only had this camera a few days, but it seems very sharp to me. You just can't expect it to defy the laws of physics.
I have a built-in GPS in my car at home and purchased this to use with rental cars when I am out of town. I found the unit much more accurate and user freindly than the GPS's the car rental places use. I have used it on two trips since I purchased it, New Orleans & Akron/Cleveland. The screen is small, but easy to read. It has a nice cover to store the unit in and is compact enough to put in your bag or hide out of sight under the seat or in the glove compartment when the car is parked. My only complaint is that it tells you the time you should arrive somewhere, not how long it is going to take to arrive at your destintation. I have not used it as an MP3 player or for hands free calling, but by judging from the voice clarity & speaker from the GPS, it will be monotone and hollow. I don't expect it to sound like a high end speaker, so it works for fine for me. I do like being able to select a destination by entering the phone number, I have that feature on my automobile's GPS, but I know that several GPS's don't use it. It makes finding a hotel that is on a "new" road very convenient, it also usually faster than entering street address. When searching a for a restaurant or a store, it gives you the nearest locations along with their phone numbers. It is nice to be able to call ahead to see if they have what you need. I also purchased portable friction mount for it, that also works great and stays in place. Overall, I like the unit.
I have had this printer for 3 years, and when it works it does just fine...When It Works...rarely!I consistantly get an error msg stating my paper is jammed when it clearly is not, it resets and resets and resetsover an over and over again when all I want it to do is scan or print or copy. The ink is expensive and when itdoes manage to work it is so loud and clunky that it shakes my whole desk. I cant wait to find another printerthat actually works, when I do, I honestly will throw this one out of the window!
This unit came with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Total installation time was less than one hour, including location selection, planning, and measurements prior to actually drilling. The fan is so quiet that I could not detect when it switched on. This item is well worth its purchase price.
This think is as big as a USB flash drive, but is very helpful. Every Pentaxian must have it. K20D has an infra red sensors on the front and on the back of the camera, so you do not need the expensive wireless one. The camera AF works well before taking the sot! Buy it!
This is a great lens for people like me who are still learning and on a budget. I got a decent moon shot with it ([...]), but you definitely need a tripod to get good results with this lens.
This unit would have gotten 5 stars if it was more portable; however, with the open bottom, it is better used in one place. Great cooler, very functional USB hub and extremely quiet fans (I often have to visually check to make sure they're running) make this a near perfect laptop stand. I run a macBook pro which gets extremely hot -- this keeps it cool.
Like others installing this product I had nothing but problems from the start. Worked with my cable ISP and determined that the cable modem was working perfectly. Went on to the Linksys tech support and changed the IP address on the router. Reset the modem, router and restarted the PC. Everything worked fine for a while and then the PC lost contact with the router. On a remote PC for gaming the kids complained that they would lose the connection long enough to time out on the online game and get kicked off. My son called the Linksys tech support and got a rookie who was not much help. The next day I called and was advised to download an update to the firmware which is 1.45.3. I had a little trouble finding it on the Linksys site but finally downloaded and installed it and now everything is working perfectly. Linksys should add this to their retail package to help avoid the headaches I had and to greatly reduce the load on their tech support.
As a previous reviewer said, they do smell awful. This model is too short and the feet fall off. It's really just junk. For the price? Maybe. But you'll get a lot more use from a better one. I bought the Flip model after this one---MUCH better.
The benefits of having this in your camera bag and using for most close to medium range indoor shooting is enormous - so I would highly recommend. It is very expensive for a simple piece of plastic...but I guess in comparison to the other items in my camera bag it's a drop in the bucket...
I ordered the product and recieved it within two days. The product was in very good condition. Relatively lot cheaper than any other retail store. All the pieces are working great.
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)
Product was good for my used. I will recomend any to buy it great value and met all my requirements
Easy to use for a beginner, yet complex enough for someone interested in more creative photography. Optical zoom lens great for close-ups. Different scene settings lots of fun to play with. Small enough to carry in a purse!! Battery lasts a long time before re-charging.My first digital camera, and I'm very pleased with it.
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 ).
This laptop cooling pad is able to do its job well. It is pretty quite and the usb cable can be stored inside of the cooler itself. The construction is very durable and I would say it looks pretty sleek. As what some other people have said, the only Con that I would give this cooling pad is that dust would get into the fans, but a blow from a can of compressed air should get ride of that.
No frills, well except for the running light. This is a good, basic keyboard that is heavy enough to work where you place it. Bit expensive, but I am satisfied.
Think its too good to be true? well it is, dosent work on my windows XP PC, drivers included on USB drive are no help at all, at least it was cheap, but a complete waste of money. Seller sent me product only, no box, no CD w/ software, no instrucions...
I have had nothing but problems with this device. I bought it for the wireless feature. One room away (less than twenty feet) and I can not get a good connection. Three techs from the company have told me that the conection quality in the manual is under optimal conditions. Things like wires in the walls, microwave ovens, lightbulbs, roam phones etc. can degrade the product. One tech suggested that &quot;line of sight&quot; is best. Another stated &quot;we have been getting many complaints about the range&quot;. Two of these techs suggested that there are products that will enhance the distance, but will void the warrenty.
I was scepticle when buying because I couldnt get a solid answer on how many points of interest tomtom had, But I bought it and they have everything on there, I was on vacation in northern california, I wanted a nice beach to walk on and it had several beach parks, it has resturants, hotels, motels, markets, gas stations. I was happy with everything. the battery doesn't last long but I just kept it plugged in the whole trip and it didn't bother me one bit. the screen is bright, it is easy to read the directions and everything else.One thing I haven't used is the live traffic thing, but I don't really find it neccesary. I want Gary Busey's voice on mine. It's a great little Nav system that does everything I need it to.
No complaints. Good enough for my 5D Mark II. Main reason I have is for lens protection. There are UV filters that cost tons more but I haven't seen any differences. I will buy expensive CPL and ND filters but for UV, this is good enuff.
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.
We have exchanged this dvd player for the THIRD TIME. Every time there seems to be some sort of problem with the monitor. The dvd will play for a short while then it will suddenly shut off. Cyberhome should recall this dvd player. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE WE HAVE MADE --- DO NOT PURCHASE THIS DVD PLAYER!!
This is the mouse I've been searching for. I don't know how I missed it until now. I'm a lefty, so that pretty much rules out all those weird-looking lopsided mice for me. I need an ambidextrous (or lefty -- heh) mouse. I need Bluetooth so that it works with my laptop and doesn't require a dongle. Rechargeable batteries are nice. And since I'm a big guy, I need a full-sized mouse, not those tiny little things designed to work with notebook computers.This is the first mouse I've found that meets all of these criteria. After 2 days of use, it's still charged, fits great in my hand, and has a logical layout. I've been using wired optical mice for years on my desktops and have no issue with them, but I like this mouse so much, I'm getting 3 more for my various machines.As a bonus, this mouse comes with a Bluetooth USB dongle, so if you don't have Bluetooth you can add it very easily. Setup for my desktop was painless and quick. I didn't even need a reboot.The rechargeable battery is AA, so when it wears out, you can find an replacement just about anywhere. The power switch on the bottom of the mouse is a nice feature, as long as I remember to turn it off when not using it.Tracking is spot-on and even after sitting for several minutes, there's no delay in getting things moving again. Very nice.This is a slightly pricey mouse, but you won't regret it. I'm going to have about 4 others I've tried up for sale real soon. :)[UPDATE: In the week or so I've had this mouse, it's been absolutely flawless. I have ordered two more for the machines I use on a regular basis. It would be nice to simply move the mouse from machine to machine, but apparently Bluetooth devices get "paired" and have to be re-paired. No biggie, really, but enough of a pain that I just ordered more mice.]
The cable we purchased has been perfect. It is of the quality I expected and functions flawlessly.
this equipment is really nice, i was looking forward to have something like this....
I needed a new USB extension cable and all of the local options, such as Walmart were about $20. After searching on line I found the Belkin cables through Amazon a very good price so I purchased 4 of them so that I would have some on hand for the future. Basically I got 4 cables for about the price of one purchased locally.
These sound much better than I expected for the sale price. I'm no audiophile but these meet and exceed and satisfy my aural needs. Note that I got the HD201S (has an 'S' on the end) so maybe some updates to the product since some of the reviews I read on Amazon, one I noticed is that the cans swivel slightly now so that they contour to the ear better. Despite the low sensitivity I was impressed with the sound I got from my iPhone with these. They also sound good to me powered by a computer. High volume hurts my ears so I don't listen very loud and I could still hear plenty of definition across the frequency range.
I have very sensitive ears, and for many reasons I need to wear ear plugs often. Whether it's riding motorcycles or sleeping, these ear plugs are the only ones I've found that don't irritate my ears after prolonged use. Very happy with the product.
I've had this iPod for about 3 years. It is still running great! The sound quality is awesome and it hold all my songs with no trouble. I've never had any major problems with it. The games feature is nice. It's a great music player - you won't really find anything "fancy" on it like what the new iPods (video, color, etc.). For me though, I didn't really care about any of that stuff - I just wanted something to play music. I do recommend that you get a case for it to keep it from getting scratched.
I've been using Casio Ribbons on my cw50 Disk titler and am very safisfied with the results.
My first handheld PDA.It alerts me when I have an appointment (or need to exercise or do a procedure), it gives me an address book that is divided neatly into the sections of my life: business, quick find, personal. I have it on my computer @ work & can pop up my calendar & see my business addresses & schedule my appointments. Then I just do a quick transfer of anything I put into my date book or address book, push that button & zap it into my handheld.It has color,easy to download business cards,great to keep notes on clothing sizes,room dimensions,etc.
My office has been very happy with this purchase. It is quick, relatively quiet and absolutely dependable. We used a cheaper. less full featured product from HP before this (an HP All-in-one). Stepping up to the Brother has been a true pleasure, The Brother is a great small office full-time fax solution.
I've decided to write this review in the form of an open letter to the owner of the company that produced the Hot Link Pro:Marcus,I need to let you know about my experience with your product. First of all, thank you for your timely responses to my questions. Secondly, your product is, in a word, FANTASTIC!!!If you remember, I was debating whether or not I needed an extension for the eye. Well, I was working on connecting everything in my media closet and decided to go ahead and hook up the Hot Link Pro and test it out. I did not expect the installation to go as easy as it did. In fact, I second guessed myself and read through the instructions again convinced that I surely missed something. I didn't. It really is that simple to install. I fired everything up, held the eye away from the equipment, and it was like magic. I pressed a button on the remote and...well...it just worked!!! Even better, I pointed the remote to the front of the room, held the eye off to my side away from the remote, and would you believe that it actually picked up the remote even though I wasn't pointing anywhere near the eye? I tell you, it truly was magic and my concern about whether or not I need an extension has been resolved.I am a Hot Link customer for life and will be sure to let others know about your products. Of all the advanced equipment I have purchased for our home theater, believe it or not, the Hot Link Pro is perhaps the one I am most excited about. It works too easy for such an awesome convenience of literally having everything hidden. Worth every penny.Continue the great work and thanks again for your excellent Customer Service.Best Regards
I was able to install this adapter on my Windows XP Dell, and it worked with my household wireless network, at least for a while. The next time we went into the room, less than 12 hours later, it had shorted out. It smelled like an electrical fire and (of course) the little indicator lights were not on any more. The quality of this expensive speed booster adapter is awful, awful, awful. Read these reviews. Do NOT buy this product.
Just a coax, however, I use it outdoors and it is impervious to water and mist. It works for me.
Can't compete with ultra fast Sandisk, yet an excellent storage solution for the price for non-video utilization
Worked great right out the box. It will run my setup (Dual core processor, dual HDD pc, and 20 inch LCD monitor and cable modem for 7 minutes. Fast free shipping!
I so wanted to like these speakers, I listened to them extensively, among with other speakers of the same price tag, before I bought them and they were clearly the winners. I bought a pair along with 2 Mogami Gold TRS calbes, about $50 dollars a cable, good stuff. When the speakers arrived I plugged them in and as soon as I connected the speaker cable (6ft) to them I started listening to radio! I didnt even connect them to my audio interface (Audio Kontrol 1 from Native Instruments no less). I could listen clearly to a radio station. I thought that the Mogamis were defective and switched them around but both speakers had the same problem with different cable configurations. I was devastated. I looked on the web and sure enough other people have complaints about the poor shielding of this speaker. And it is not any ground loops since the minute I remove the speaker cable there is no humming noise and they are super silent. After reading some articles I started some shielding experiments with aluminum foil and to my surprise I made the following discovery. When there is an electrical connection through the foil from the push pin of the XLR/TRS combo jack in the back of the speakers with one of the little switches in the back of the speaker the interference goes away. Wow! I cant believe that KRK didnt do its homework shielding these great speakers properly. I have read on the web that some people have actually opened them up and installed tin foil along the sides of the speakers. I am not sure I am going to go that far. I am calling KRK and see what they have to offer as a solution but most probably I am returning them back. Such a same. The sound is really great, so much clarity and punch out of these speakers but the interference problem is really intolerable.
There is a conflict between the item description and the specifications. It IS an AGP compatible video card. Installation on my Dell 4600 was seamless. There was noticable improvement in performance using programs where my older (4 year old) 128MB card was just barely adequate. At $38 (after rebate), this card appears to be a very cost effective upgrade.
I purchased many of these keyboards for the kindergarten-2nd grade classrooms in my school district under the premise that were, in fact, child sized. I even called the manufacturer to ensure this condition. While 75% the size of a traditional keyboard, the reduced footprint is because the board does not have a keypad. The key spacing is almost identical to an adult board. If you want a colorful keyboard with a small footprint, this is a reasonable choice. If you want a smaller keyboard for smaller hands, this does not accomplish your goal.
A christmas dress for Ellen is a sweet story of a family that is struggling to survive in Canada The parents have written to their family who live quite far away and asked for a few simple things; coal, food and old quilts. The parents wait for their christmas package to come all December long and are crushed when on December 24th the package has still not arrived. Their older daughter Ellen thinks her parents cruel letting the younger children set out their stockings for Santa Clause, knowing that their would be nothing in them in the morrining. The children go to bed but their mother is too worried about the comming days to sleep. they were almost compleatly out of food and they didn't have adiqate supplies to last out the harsh Canadian winter. Thankfuly she does stay awake and can hear the blessing knock in the middle of the night.I first heard this book read aloud at a Relief Society Christmas party a few years ago. I loved it so much that I purchased my own copy. It is a christmas book but I love it so much I read it several times a year.It is written by Thomas S. Monson, who weaves such a sweet story that it brings tears to most people's eyes. The illustrations are breath taking. This book is worth every penny and if you are reading this review wondering if you should purchase it my advice is to do it. You won't regret it!
I am a college student and a big Philadelphia sports fan. If I wanted to watch the Flyers and Phillies games down at school, I needed a Slingbox. I bought the pro back in July as I knew I would soon take full advantage of its capabilities.I was impressed that the Slingbox came with all the needed cables and splitters and such. They were of respectable quality too. I hooked up the cables and put in the installation CD and just watched it do the setup and configuration on my computer for me. I was amazed at how easy this was, my mom could have done this (which says a lot). We have since upgraded from Comcast to Verizon FiOS. I reconnected all of the cables to work for digital TV instead of analog and I redid the configuration within the Slingbox program and became amazed again at the quality, thanks to FiOS TV and internet. Its almost as good as watching it on the actual TV.Another feature I didn't think about when I re-hooked up for the digital cable was I still have access to my favorites and the built in TV schedule and the DVR if I had one.The Slingbox is a must have if you are on the go a lot or a college student. There is no need for a TV in my dorm room, it only waste space.However, the Slingbox is not perfect. I can only expect them to fix or readd these features in the future...1. Make it so I can record what I watch!!! If I can do it with a TV tuner or a DVR, why not a Slingbox? Please add this feature again!2. Make it have built in wireless capabilities. My Slingbox is in the basement and the internet connection is upstairs, I had to run a wire all the way through the house for the hookup. And I don't want to buy a Slinglink.3. Relabel your HD cable that should have been included with the pro. I wanted to buy it, but since I learned it doesn't really give you HD capabilities, I thought it was a cheap advertising scheme.Other than that, it is a great product, with a great future. I highly recommend this to everyone.
I really like the rack. It was easy to put together. It took about half an hour. The only problem I had was that I have more CD's than I realized. So I am returning this one and buying the larger size.The rack is sturdy despite the minimalist construction. I have over four hundred CD's in it and it is really stable. I would recommend this product.
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.
Bought for a Laptop. Love the feel of it. The two additional small buttons make internet navigation almost a "mental process" (hardly need to move anything to go back and forth!). So far, after about a year, it has worked fine. Will purchase another one if it ever fails.
Some older devices have only S-Video outputs. They are rare, but it happens. I just happen to have a laptop that has an S-Video output and I needed to run the video into a standard composite (yellow RCA plug) input. This inexpensive adapter did exactly that, downgraded the S-Video connection to composite video.There isn't any magic inside this cable. Both S-Video and composite video are analog video signals. This converter combines the two S-Video signals into one and makes standard definition video. Where people may have had trouble with this adapter is that S-Video connectors are extremely fragile. The four thin pins in the male connector can break or bend easily. If you haven't plugged in too many S-Video devices, it is pretty easy to force the plug in the wrong orientation and bend a pin. These fragile plugs go in exactly one way (there is a tiny plastic key tab at the bottom of the plug and an indentation on the exterior at the top). When properly aligned they plug in easily (this is also their fault somewhat like HDMI connectors, they go in easily and they fall out easily). Banding, rolling, and unwatchable video are usually the fault of the male connector, not this adapter.There is another caution with this adapter, composite and S-Video were standard definition standards. Video from these devices is usually pretty bad, especially from VHS tape or 8mm video tape. This adapter will not make poor original video now good.
This was a gift to a friend who wanted one "just like mine." I have had this same camera for years and continue to love it. As a matter of fact,I have another one as a "spare" in case anything happens to mine. One of the reasons I favor this camera is that it has a view finder, which isvery important when taking pictures in the bright sunlight. Another of its fine features is that it will take AA batteries so I can always carryspare ones with me instead of trying to rely on the not always ready or available rechargable ones, which I find very unsatisfactory. This isthe perfect camera to take everywhere, the perfect size to tuck in a pocket or carry in a little purse.
Haven't noticed any problems. I've filled up the bed with photos and they all come out perfectly cropped.
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.
I was not sure what to expect as I had ordered and been using the Arkon Amplified Speakers which are decent but the sound quality is not very good and the volume is no good either. . . .But when I set up the Coby's I was really surprised at the quality of sound and the volume!!! It's also nice to have the option to plug in and not waste batteries. Very Happy with my order:))
I listen to music all the time, i make cd's and mp3 continously. I have this with me all the time and it has never let me down. In the car, airplane, and when i am just walking.The screen is big and convient. U change all the settings and do watever u want.IN the US it doesnt come with remote but in europe and asia it does. I did not get the remote and i do not need it.I would definitally recomend it, it never skips and plays all mp3's. The sound is great and loud...
Received this product without anything other than the headphones, so I questioning it being new. Bought it to watch shows on my Fire while the wife watches stupid reality shows. To me they sound perfect...I don't like a lot of base and the sound is loud enough, as long as I don't loose any hearing in the near future. The reason for the three star is the end that goes into the Kindle is loose once plugged in, almost to the point were you have to hold it in, a slight tug will pull it free. In other words don't shift around much when the headphones are in. For this reason, I can't recommend this product, but if that where fixed I would gladly give it five stars and highly recommend it for entry level listening.
Right out of the box I was impressed. I was not expecting the stelites and sub to be so big. After I got it all set up I gave it a test run. This sub can THUMP!! With the bass turned only half way up, my windows were vibrating. I cranked the bass knob all the way up and the bass went from loud to 747-take-off-loud. the satelites do not let the bass drown them out. 80 watts is plenty enough to still hear the rest of the sound over the 120 watt monster of a subwoofer. THis is the best 2.1 speaker setup on the market for the price.
I really liked this product because the sound quality was good. It was easy to use, and it had an FM tuner. I have no complaints about the product while it was alive.Unfortunately, it had a tendency to break. The first one lasted for about 1.5 months. The second one lasted a little longer (2 months). Luckily the return policy at Best Buy is outstanding. They allowed me to exchange the items after they broke both times.
The wall plug and car plug didn't work. I have an i pod nano they might work with other models. It had a big discounted price like for 4 dollars and just needed a new cord to replace my damaged one. The work is nice and works well. I was not expecting the car plug to work but was expecting the wall one too. I feel it is still worth it just to have another cord for the computer but do not get if you are expecting the other stuff to work.
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.
Bought one of these a year ago. I've run out of space,so I'm placing an order for another. Easy to put together.Adjusts to cd height, or boxsets, or anything. Very sturdy,but recommend installing the tip-over straps. They're easyto install also. BUY one TODAY !
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
nothing new to be said about this 16 gb sd card. had mine for a loooooooonnngggg time! still doing the job and working just fine. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! BUY IT!
I have two digital Canon cameras; a 3SIS and a SD1000. I use the same card in both. I'm not a professional, but the cards don't cost that much and I do not want to lose any photos that I take. The card is fast and it will hold over 600 photos at the highest camera settings. I have two cards and have given three as gifts: no failures so far, and these five chips have been all around the world.
Everyone who's complaining about bubbles, there's a trick to minimize the bubbles (I have maybe three really small ones that aren't even noticable (on the front), and no bubbles at all on the back.When you're applying the screen don't just throw it on there..start at the bottom and SLOWLY put it on; working from bottom to top..when you're doing this rub upwards (or any direction, except for down) thereby getting rid of any bubbles immediately when applying. If you do have some bubbles left (probably around the sides)..rub those to the nearest sides and edges as hard as you can so they can escape from under the screen. And voila hopefully you won't have such a big bubble problem.note: I didn't buy this exact screen from amazon, i bought mine on ebay and it was for the entire ipod not just the screen.
they are not recognized by lexmark printers , must be phony, why is it so hard to find genuine ones?
Works great. I bought one for my friend and she loves it. She uses it nearly everyday.
Vewry easy to follow and install. No problem was encountered throughout setting up the router with cable modem and multiple pcs. I have seen some stores selling it for $70 with rebates.
I bought this to back up some programs off of my computer and for the price I bought the 16GB instead of a smaller one that would have done the job. I have all the space I need on this Flash drive and know it will last for years as I have a smaller unit by the same maker and it works well, and has for a long time. I know this will work just as good. Arrived quick and well packaged.
I have had two of these units (one for bedroom/one for living room) for more than a year and I am fortunate that both are still working and do not have issues with any disc thrown at them like others here. The picture quality is excellent as has been noted by others. However...I cannot stand using these any longer. From day one the response times of the remote and on unit controls has been horrible! It takes me longer to get the darn things to open than for my family to decide which DVD we are going to watch (meaning: a long time!). It has gotten so bad I've decided to move a Samsung HD841 (was being used only for DVD-A/SACD) to the bedroom and build an HTPC for the living room. Toshiba used to make great players...and maybe they still do, but this thing is the single worst piece of Home Audio/Video equipment I've ever purchased (and that includes the first generation Fisher CD player I bought in the early 80's that died in a week). My fiance asked if I was going to sell them...I just laughed and told her that nobody in their right mind would buy these so I am going to simply throw them away...or maybe tear them down and see if there is anything I can salvage for my electronics projects. One star is for the actual picture quality and the other star is for the included HDMI cable that I am keeping.
No ultraviolet light gets through this baby. You have to hand it to Tiffen. When it come to high-quality UV filters they're unbeatable.
I have had this printer for a little under a month and have printed almost 50 pictures on it. This printer is awesome. Clear High quality 4 X 6 prints in about one minute. I highly recomend this printer for the price. Also the design is nice and is easy to work with.
There are so many digital products that have a slot for an SD card and it is very easy to transfer data from one device to another . 1 GB is more than enough to store a lot of photos, documents, etc. and to transfer them at amazing speed for example to your laptop or computer. It is already a must to have an SD card and SanDisk are the leader in this category. Highly recommended.
I enjoyed the design but hated the space bar action. It felt like you needed a hammer to get the space bar to assert the space character. As a programmer, I have fetish for a good keyboard and fell... I was excited when I seen this design but left disappointed when the action was so bad on the space bar. The other keys were fine but since we use the space bar 40% of the time, it should be light to the touch and shouldnt take 50 grams of force to assert it. I give the overall design 4.5 stars and the space bar 0.5 stars.
Works great. Even with college lectures you can hear the recorded session great. I have also hooked this up to my cassette adaptor for my car and it sounds great for even better play back. Only neg it there is no case. Hate to drop this and break it!
This item covers all the basics for charging your ipod. Not to much to say about this item. Great price and I recommend it...
Just got mine and am pleased with how quiet the fan is. I stays on the inclined stand well and the low setting is very effective. Pleased with it.
On the contrary, this enclosure works flawlessly with both a desktop and notebook (requires USB power boost) with an IBM 20MB 2.5&quot; drive. People are often too quick to pan newly-installed products when what they really have are underlying system glitches.
The lens is good it does everything it's supposed to do.Easy to us
it does the job, and very well. keeps my 17" laptop very cool. without it the keyboard would be very warm, not any more. the design is perfect, pulling hot air down and away from the laptop vs. other coolers that blow the hot air up and back onto the laptop. my particular laptop pulls air from the side (not the bottom) and exhausts it out the back. this simply makes the job easier by keeping the whole laptop cooler to begin with.another plus, for me anyway, is that it keeps the laptop level, and doesn't try to angle it upward. it's quite. i keep it on low and never have needed the higher speed.
I purchased the Linksys IP camera to use as a baby monitor. My concerns with purchasing this IP camera was whether it will work well(since I could not find any major in-store retailers that are carrying such product) and if I could set it up with my home network. To my delight, the IP camera works good. I cannot say great because afterall video streaming over IP is still fairly new. Do not expect DVD quality with any IP camera on a home network for another few years. And for installation, I found it simple and very straightforward.Pros* Easy to install* Easy to administer (even from outside of the LAN)* Password protection to access IP camera* Builtin Microphone that can be remotely turned on and off.* Good video/audio while accessed from LAN* Once configured, it automatically jumps back on your network with no re-configuration, after unplugging and replugging it into an electrical socket.Cons* Poor video caputure of movement when accessed from the web, but the picture is good.* Cannot remotely control camera to focus or pan around a room
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!
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.
Looked at Plasmas & LCD's -this Akai has much better contrast and blacks and half the price. It's a rear projection CRT-no bulbs to change like DLP's. If you have the room, it's not bad looking either. Only 21" deep and 89 lbs is not bad compared to large 200lb. direct view CRTs. TV should be at eye level or slightly above and 10 -15' from viewer with low or no lights on for best picture. I put it on a sturdy coffee tabe. Akai was known in past for high quality audio components like reel to reel, may now be made by Samsung. Color saturation & balance was excellent out of box. 4 picture modes are available, I found Custom & Standard best to tweak picture with, I found cutting down on sharpness & contrast got a nicer, smoother picture. Hooked up to Charter HD cable box with monster DVI cables & DVD with component cables- gets excellent HDTV & DVD picture, from side angles as well. Hoping for more HD channels to become available as analog (non HD) picture quality is lousy when in DVI input mode as it has to be in "stretch mode" on cable box to fill the whole screen. These 480 or lower broadcasts show 4:3 black bars on side which worries me for burn in problems. I heard that the first 100 hrs of use are most critical to avoid burn in on RPCRTs. Using the TV as the tuner rather than cable box and using its "panorama" option fixes this better though and significantly improves an analog- source picture to "good." Watching sports or anything else in HD is awesome though as monitor displays 1080 input from most of those. Picture seems to get even better as the TV warms up. Very good remote as well. It's S-Video input is essential for decent VCR use. Kmart is clearing these out now for $810 and a very reasonable extra 2 yr protection plan for 50$. For about $900 total with taxes, combined with my surround sound system ( built in sound from TV is very good, by the way), I have a pretty decent theater in my basement!
i've had this player for a while and it is so bad it won't play half by dvd's i have to take it out and wipe it on the third show i wan't to play just to get it to read it's a good thing i have another player i just use this one for all my regional dvd's that i bought in the uk other then that i don't use this player anymore i'm going to buy that's a lot better in my opinion no one should buy this ever
Great coverage for some products. Haven't needed it yet but when I do, I'm sure I will be happy I had coverage
I see all the complaints posted about these being light in color, including the one that says "like water colors", or not lasting that long, but the watercolor comment is important to keep in mind. These are the only CD/DVD markers I've found that clearly state they use a water-based ink. That's what you want for labeling your CDs. A solvent-based marker, like a Sharpie, will eventually cause damage to your disc and so corrupt the data on the disc. I'm not saying these are great markers, but I use them because I trust that they won't eventually damage my recordings, and that's more important than the colors being a little light or the markers running out after a few hundred discs. Worth the price of having to buy them more often to know that 10 years from now my movie/music/data will still be good.
My children under three can use this mouse very easily. I see them staying with it until middle school. Not everyone needs a bunch of buttons on their mouse! And it's solid - stands up to toddler abuse.
This small Logitech Pocket Digital Camera is perfect for uploading and sneding images in email, or putting images on your webstie. Its small size can fit almost anywhere. There is no LCD display, which means you cannot see the image until you upload it to your PC. This camera is perfect for what I do, upload images to my website. Do not expect to get high-quality prints from this digital camera. If you want printed images that look nice, look elsewhere. But, if its small prints you want, or a camera that uploads pictures to the web, this is the camera for you.
In short, this is a medium quality camcorder. The picture quality is not great, the recorder is picking up the motor noise and still images are completely useless.The AUTO mode takes the picture or video very dark. You need to adjust the exposure for better picture or video.You cannot do anything about the recorded motor noise. it is always thereYou cannot print the still images taken with this camcorder (even in 4x6). So if you buy this for the still image,dont wasteyour money and choose with better or theonew/o still pictures.The features are very limited per the canon zseriesof camcorders. Optical zoom is 10x, which is very limited in compare to 20x (Canon)The software works but the VCD creation is very slow with the provided SW.So in short, this camcorder does not deserve what is costs.
Buggy hardware and software. Software has multiple patches trying to correct multiple problems, but most of the patches don't correct the problems. Scanner "locks up"frequently. Tech support from India was worthless. Much time was wasted uninstalling and reinstalling software to get the scanner to work. The first scanner stopped working and was replaced by HP, then the replacement scanner stopped working outside the warranty period. My experience with this scanner a dead-on-arrival HP media card reader and the premature demise of my HP 3200 All In One printer have ended my use of HP peripherals and products in my home and office.
I love this digital camera. It takes awesome pictures and is so easy to use. I had never used a digital camera before and this one is so easy. It is real easy to carry and handle, too. I highly recommend this camera. I have been very pleased with it. AAA+++
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.
This is a great keyboard. It is very comfortable and the keys are easier to select than most other keyboards. The price is great for a 5-pack.
I bought this with my high grade Olympus lens. It's just what I need to protect my lens and make my captures UV free. Looks and feels very professional.
Pros: These are great, they sound excellent and fit beautifully. The well defined bass, balanced sound stage, low distortion and channel clarity made the phones especially sweet to listen to. Light and comfortable they are unobstrusive and good for long periods of use. Since these were the main criteria for my purchase I am giving it a high score.Although not a perfect score due some pracical issues below.Cons: Noise isolation is too much of a good thing. These in-canal buds cut off so much of the surrounding ambience that you could not use it safely on the road or in public places. Its not going to do your relationships any good either as you noticeably stop picking up conversations. This limits it use to the few times you are on your own and those times at the back of the car or on a long flight.Sennheiser should have provided a case with the phones. The thin rubbery cords invariably end up in a small tangle everytime they are put aside. Haven't figured out the best way to keep these other than to wind it round the iPOD.Lastly, a perpetual hiss is detectable in every source I tried, which is especially aggravated in iTunes and on the iPOD making the quiet passages somewhat annoying; I ended up using the media player on the PDA or laptop. The hiss is something you have to get used to since there is no such thing as dead silence because the ear has the amazing ability to automatically increase its sensitivity when ambient noise is low.A simple remedy is to crank it up! (at this point it would be prudent recall the disclaimer that you had to rip the packaging apart to read)
The latest Nuvi 250 gets a refreshed hardware platform that is similar to the nuvi 205 but the 250 has the added advantage of having Alaska and Canada map coverage. Everything about the interface and usage is exactly the same the 205 except the 250 doesn't get the new eco-route feature that is only available for 2x5 or 7x5 units. Other that that I can't tell the difference between the two. Same familiar & excellent navigation features, loud and clear voice. If you don't need the frills like MP3 player, bluetooth and FM transmitter, then this budget model is the one for you!
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.
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.
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE SIZE BEFORE YOU BUY. I APPARENTLY DIDN'T. THIS IS PROBABLY A GREAT FILTER!
Does what it is supposed to. Secure fit and finish. Have not had any issues with this product. . .
The "feature" that I do not like about this cartridge is that if you do not print a lot of pictures, or if you do not print often enough, the ink starts to dry out.The last cartridge only produced 52 prints before it was empty. This works out to $0.55 per print (at Amazon's price).Is this better than uploading them to Walgreens/CVS/Walmart/etc. and paying $0.19 per print and picking them up 1 hour later?
The best magnetic frames I've found. Full magnetic back so it won't fall off the fridge when you close the door. Sleeves so you don't have to worry about the picture falling out like some I've tried.
I have had mine for about 6 months. the bottom line is (IMHO) that this IS the best case for the palm v's. it is very tough and still slim enough to fit in my pocket.this puts the &quot;aluminum&quot; case by Palm to shame.
After watching a professional photographer friend of mine use this camera, I too purchased one and I couldn't be happier. The cameras strong point is what I call "normal" situations where other cameras fail. Normal situations are the average low-light conditions that people face more often than bright sun conditions. "Normal" conditions are the late afternoons and evenings, the shots indoors, the dim church etc, and this camera excels over all others in it's price range IMHO. I own a $3,500 Fuji S-3 outfit, but I actually have more fun with my little F-30. The options are amazing. The novice can take great shots with just simple instructions by using Full Automatic, or the more experienced can get really amazing shots by using it's many other features. The Macro should be mentioned: It's simply unbelievable! The video is awesome for this type camera also. Now.. as far as bright sunlit conditions? It's pretty much no different than any other camera on the market. I've seen better and I've seen worse. But the image is good nontheless. It's the lower light conditions where it shines, and that's where most people take their photos! If you're in the market for a pocket camera with the ability to shoot photos where others turn photos to grainy images... by all means consider the F-30.
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.
I was very pleased with the quality of artwork that could be applied to the inkjet printable cds. They look very impressive. I was less impressed that 5% (5 of 100)of the cds would not accept the data being burned onto them. I don't have data to determine if this is the norm for failures.
Worst ever. Of the first five discs off the spindle, three were bad --- and this is at low (8x) speed with a SONY drive!AVOID these, period. 1-star rating is only because I couldn't give 'em zero stars. Try Memorex -- never had any trouble with them.
This camera is......wow.I was surprised by this camera. Since it was so bulky, I thought it was just a peice of trash.....How wrong was I?&iquest;Pros:10X zoom (A GREAT feature to have)Different picture typesUses floppy disk (saves money from buying EXPENSIVE memory sticks)Cons:Takes a while to chargeAfter you charge it, if you use it for about more than 1 hour, it starts to get warm (I guess thats normal?)Bulky (heavier than most other digital cameras)I used this camera to take pictures at the daycare at which I volunteer. My teacher explained to me how to use it in less than 1 minute. It's VERY easy to use and a lot of fun!! I even taught a 4 year old how to use this!!!! I suggest this camera to anyone.
I love this printer. I am not a whiz with computers, but this was so easy to set up and start using. For the price, the quality is amazing. The size is perfect for home. Considering all it does, it is very compact. The only thing I would change is the printer output tray. It could be a little sturdier.
I need the stand for this TVSounds like some people are ready to upgrade.Please throw the stand in my directiontheHealthyBroker@yahoo.com
I guess a cable either works or it does not work. The one I got works well.
If you take your photography seriously, get this. The light output is amazingly soft and easily controlled with this setup. Takes 30 seconds to setup, unlike minutes with traditional softboxes and works quite amazingly in a mobile setup (I use this with my Elinchrom handheld boom and a capable assistant). If you know who Annie Leibovitz is, you'll know what this can do.
This product is amazing. For about two years now I been suffering of poor IR reception with my unit being in the closet and flat screen on the wall. I been looking far and wide for a good solution. This was the cheapest and best because I can still use my regular remote! I tried wifi-IR, and more expensive solutions that didnt work out so well, this is so simple and elegant, i am very impressed. I use with Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD and worked perfectly after 24 hour battery charge and set to "C" setting.
I've been listening to music with green KEB20. I used it for biking, running and many other everyday activities.Green plastic detached from the white body, the film covering the inner dynamic was lost. But that(4star for construction) didn't matter as I kept enjoying the sound isolated from other noises. Silicone cover is great.It held around 8-10 months!As I experienced better earphones KSC75 I mark sound quality with 4 stars
i ordered 2 of these for my hd camcorder , first i formated the card with my camcorder then within maybe 3 or 4 min of footage it said memory full. so i took it out and put it back in and tried once more this time my camcorder hangs up within a few min wont even shut off i have to take the battery out . in disbeleif i tried maybe 15 times all with the same result. so i thought maybe it was just this particular card. i tried the other one and the same problem happened again with my camcorder hanging up and i have to take the battery out. now you may ask well it's something to do with my camcorder , well i know it's not i have a class 4 sandisk sd card 2gb and it works in the camera flawlessly and i know my equipment will support up to 8gb sdhc. so my conclusion is maybe it will be ok on my digital camera i don't know. but i beleive it's going to work for some people and not for others. i'm dissapointed seemed like a good deal. maybe like i said it will work in my digital camera but i originally wanted this for my camcorder, so i'm upset. next time sandisk!
I bought this recorder to use as a audio journal and to jot down ideas for future writing projects. The folder function makes it easy to divide up these ideas and retrieve them.I am pleased with the sound quality as I don't expect it to be recording studio quality. It does the job for me.I do agree with others about the issues with noise from handling, the small switches (I often have to put my glasses on to see the switches!), and the sudden battery popping out bit.But all in all, I like the light weight, the features, and the amount of recording time.Much cheaper to buy this here than at Best Buy.
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.
I bought this TV a year ago. I was very happy with the purchase. I bought a Peerless wall mount bracket to go with the TV. It looks great on the wall, and the picture is simply amazing: deep blacks, nice smooth gradients, sharp crisp images, and really good contrast and color.The sound was a little disappointing at first, but once you adjust the sound settings manually it's pretty good. For movies I would recommend running the sound through a home theater system.One month after the warranty expired the TV stopped working. We were watching TV last night, heard a couple of clicks from the power relay and the TV went dead, except for a blinking green power light on the front of the unit.I called Sharp (on a Sunday) and someone answered right away after navigating the phone menu for a short time. The green blinking power light apparently means that the unit is not getting sufficient power to operate, according to the Sharp representative. All other devices plugged into the same surge-protector are working fine, so it's not a problem with the outlet. The Sharp representative couldn't comment on what was wrong, but I believe that the power supply circuit failed. He provided me with the number for an authorized Sharp repair shop near me.A quick search shows that the Aquos line has problems with the power supply units failing and it's a known issue with Sharp according to some online posts [...]. Another quick search shows that replacement power supplies are available on eBay between $45 and $150. Instead of spending $500+ on getting this TV repaired, I'm going to spend $70 to get the part shipped to me and make the repair myself. If it fails I'll replace the Aquos with a Sony Bravia.I'm quite disappointed that the TV didn't last longer, especially since we've all enjoyed it so much in the past year. It's a great TV marred by (presumably) quality or design issues.My recommendation: buy the extended warranty (on any TV you pick).
I bought this product against my better judgement for the ease of use of a USB adapter. I followed install instructions but it wouldn't find my network. It even gave me the dreaded blue screen when trying to use the repair command under Windows XP. I called D-Link tech support and they told me to install the newer driver which was on their website. That too was quite a process and I'm somewhat tech proficient. After trying to install the driver again I got the blue screen for the 5th time and my patience ran out. This unit is being returned today.
I am not a certified audio guru of anything like that, but I am completely satisfied with these speakers. They produce wonderfully full sound and great bass. This system is the best system for the money, and better than some speakers that cost more. If you are looking for good speakers, that happen to be affordable, get these and you will not regret it.
I generally am a fan of the casio cameras...for quality, practicality, and the usb cradles (as opposed to the ones where you have to physically take out the battery and charge it separately...pretty lame).And this one is no exception. The only thing I wish was that instead of the 2.8" lcd screen, they'd gone with the full 3" one (like Canon SD750). The reason it makes a difference is because when you take standard size pictures you end up with two blacked out bars on the sides...which essentially is equivalant to a 2.5" screen. True, you can resize to 3x2 or 16x9 format and also the cropping only happens when you're in a shooting and not the viewing mode...but none of this would be a problem if they'd just made the screen 3".But hey...I've given up on finding a perfect camera...none of them have all the right features in any single package. But this one is as close as it gets.
We have hard city water and every coffee maker we would get (Bunn, Cuisanart, etc) would last 6 months at the VERY most before I was deliming it every week to no avail.We love percolated coffee while camping so it only made sense to us to go with a percolator for the home. Less parts to get gummed up with crud. And it makes a great cup of coffee, very fast.We have had this percolator for about 5 months and i really like it. Its easy to clean, and it hasn't gummed up on me yet.A few helpful hints....get the correct grind of coffee. Too fine and you get grounds outside the basket, too large and you get weak coffee. Make sure you seat the post into the hole in the bottom of pot or you get hot water instead of coffee ( hubby and i have each done this once....) we also use a percolator filter paper in our basket. If you don't know what they look like, they are little circles with a hole punched out for the post and they fit perfectly in the bottom of the basket. also with this pot when you put the basket and post in the pot of water it sits up a bit out of the pot. But there is a spring on the post that positions it after you put the lid on. (That baffled me for a moment when i tried it out for the first time...)The price on the pot is great, $40 is very reasonable. Try it. You'll like it!
I have had a prior Olympus. I then switched to a Figi. What a mistake. I never got the great pictures my Olympus had. I bought this camera and love it. It is very user friendly both taking the pictures and putting them on the computer. I don't see how anyone would not like this camera. It's small, easy to use, but most importantly, provides great pictures!
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.
You'll pay a bit more for this LCD mount system but it is worth it. I bought one for my LCD TV and liked it so much that I bought another for my LCD Display. This one is a piece of cake to mount. I stud-mounted mine and used a slightly larger drill bit than recommended so it would be easier to put the screws in. I'm not sure it's possible to get the screws in with the bit size suggested in the instructions. Anyway, they are in solid and secure.Mounting the screen is very easy since the top holes are slotted so you can let the screen kind of hang while you work on the bottom ones. The real beauty of this mount is the range of positions it lets you put your screen in. Extends almost 19" from the wall but because of the four pivot points you can fine tune the position just about anywhere within that distance, plus achieve angles that you cannot with other mounts. All that pivoting capability and yet even with the arm stretched out as far as possible, the support is still rock solid. Beautifully designed and well-built is the why behind that.Forget the junk they showed you in the store where you bought your LCD TV and get this one. The minute you take it out of the box, you'll know you did the right thing.
Wall charger and cable work fine, although cable (even when fully extended) is significantly shorter than a standard Apple cable. Car charger stopped working after 1 month of use. Message on iPhone 3GS says that charging accessory is not compatible. Oh well, at least 2 out of 3 items still work.
Great product for the price.It's tough to hold a 10X binocular steady, but when you hold down the stabilize button it locks on. You can also pan while locked down to track something moving such as wild game or airplanes, etc.Low light viewing is not so good, but I'm not willing to pay the premium to get that, nor carry the extra weight that would go with larger lenses.
I've been researching alot over the internet the past few months for my first ever hdtv. At first I wanted to get an LCD and I've been looking at the big names like Sony, Samsung, Sharp etc, but even their 32 in. size hdtv's were over $1500! I came across this JVC HD52G887 and it had everything I wanted. It is a hd set. It has a atsc/qam tuner, It's 52 inches! It's under a 1000 dollars!!! This set is DLP which means it is projection, it's not flat in the back. When I got it home it was so easy to hook up. I plugged it in, plugged the cable connection into the back, plugged my xbox 360 and Wii into the back. I love it. I am using my standard Time Warner cable connection to this and It still looks really good! The 360 looks SO good on this set!!! The Wii on the other hand is not too pretty, although I'm not using component cables for it which I heard could help a little. The wii was not meant to look its best in 52" hd. The instruction booklet for the tv is pretty thourough. I followed the step by step of instructions of setting it up and had it working with my cable box in about 5 minutes out of the box. The remote is decent with many features including split screen, freeze, and an input button which easily let's you switch between tv mode and the different video modes that you are using your game systems for. Overall I couldn't be happier, and recommend this set to everyone!
I bought this drive as my data backup drive. It worked for about a year and then totally gave up without warning. Maxtor Support is aweful, they have no drivers or compatibility for windows 7. I've found 20 or 30 threads on internet forums with the same complaint as me. Avoid buying this product.
I'm very disappointed with this Koss product. I've used Koss headphones in the past (apparently in the distant past, as this is the first Koss item I've bought in over 10-12 years), and have been pleased with both their construction and performance. However, this has got to be one the cheapest plastic headsets I've ever seen (and tried to use). Perhaps I expected more from Koss, even at the low price. It was ill-fitting, and difficult to adjust as the mic boom doesn't swing down far enough; I was not able to get a comfortable fit at all. And, right out of the package, the left earpiece was non-functional. I could not recommend this unit for anyone, at any price.
I've had the 256 bit Swissbit flash/jump drive for years with never a problem (hope they don't start now). Very durable and functional (especially with all the accessories -- scissors, pen, knife, nail file, screw driver, light, etc.). Maybe those guys with the bad ones unfortunately received a lemon, but mine is great and has been working over the past going on three years.
This is a great little camera and I'd recommend it to anyone who's technologically savvy. The only problem I have with it is the battery's life, which lasts only a few hours. However, I do love its versatility and durability.
I'm on my third (and last) pair of the Tri-Port headphones. The sound is good and they are very comfortable to wear for extended periods. The problem is that they are fragile and cheaply made.My first two pair failed because the jack is a poorly made molded plastic item that can't stand even moderately heavy use. The wires inside the jack become disconnected and sound from one or both ears is lost. Bose replaced the first two pair (still under warranty) but the current pair has failed in the same way.Think twice about buying these headphones. If you ever remove and reinsert the jack on a regular basis, I guarantee that it will eventually fail.
I haven't tested in plain terrains but they have good coverage. One of them is louder than the other.
I purchased this unit as portable backup storage. I'm a professional photographer and videographer, and when traveling for work I religiously pack portable hard disks with the rest of my equipment in order to back up media that is downloaded to my laptop.First of all, the triple interfaces on this unit are a huge boon: while working, the FW400 port on my MacBook Pro is generally being used by an external CompactFlash Reader, so being able to plug in the drive using the available FW800 port minimizes swapping. Being bus-powered over FireWire is even better.While the bright-orange color wasn't my choice, in retrospect it's not so bad: I always know where it is at a glance. The external chassis doesn't feel as durable as I might like (especially for something that claims to be ruggedized) but I imagine that the soft bumpers would have some value if dropped. I think the body is a little larger than it needs to be, considering how small the drive inside really is, and a smaller unit would certainly be welcome in my pack.Performance seems solid. I'm not moving enormous amounts of data at once, so I can't compare effectively to other drives, but it's subjectively felt on-par with other external drives I own and attach via FW800.In short, definitely recommended, especially for photographers and others who run the risk of abusing their gear on the go.
The cable shipped to me was not the Nikon UC-E6 cable. The cable that was sent to me did not work with my Nikon camera. I notified the company and they reshipped the same incorrect cable. Would not order with them again. I ordered the Nikon UC-E6 cable through the NikonMall online which I wish I did to begin with.
i have no complain about this product. This filter is primarily used to protect my lenses and it works, and it doesn't interfere my photography. If you want to protect your lens from dust and scratches get one.
I purchased two of these hubs because they were powered. I have purchased other hubs that eventually do not work with some device because they cannot power the device. So far these are fine. Will not power external fan
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.
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 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.
Product reduced the heat from my HP notebook considerably. My results were even better than I anticipated. Highly recommend this product.
Don't believe the nay-sayers.If you are looking for an alternative to the iPod THIS IS IT!!The Sansa e260 series is easy to use, has a great set of features and functions and is (very) considerably lower in price then the equivalent iPod. I've been using my Sansa e260 for a couple of months now and I just love it! Unlike some of the other reviewers I have found no problems with the buttons and I find the user interface easy to understand and to navigate. Keeping it charged is no problem ... just buy an inexpensive AC/DC to USB converter - works fine and you can keep using the e260 while it charges. As to needing to use proprietary software to download movies; so what? You're going to need to use some type of software to convert the files anyway, and the software supplied with the e260 does the job just fine.
Lots of glass, which makes the lens a tad heavy. Depth of field is impressive. I haven't experienced the focusing problems that some other people have described. Overall, this is a great lens for relatively dark and/or indoor lighting. As expected with f/1.4, the bokeh is just gorgeous.
This USB hub rocks. I've tried many before and this is the best i've used. Every device I've plugged into it works, and I'm using all seven ports. Yes, it does look like a Christmas tree when it's plugged in. It can be a little bright when in the dark, but I just put black electric tape over the front and problem solved. Now, there's just a little blue glow coming from the sides and it looks way cooler now.If you need extra USB ports, get this hub. It works perfectly.
Ordered this on a Thursday and received it the following Tuesday. I unpacked it and had it up and running in less than 15 minutes. It has worked flawlessly since I first turned it on.
I plugged the dongle into a PC USB port and Windows 7 found the drivers right away. The device showed up under "Devices and Printers" as BT2.0. On my Bluetooth phone, I turned on Bluetooth and also set it to make the phone discoverable to Bluetooth. Then in "Devices and Printers", clicked on "Add a Device". Windows found the phone right away and added it to Devices. It also asked me if I wanted to turn on DUN networking (dial-up network) and I said yes. Somewhere in this process I had to confirm Pairing between the PC and the phone and enter the pairing password into the phone that showed up on the PC screen. Fired off the cell phone manager application on the PC, told it to connect to the cell phone via Bluetooth, and was up and running. Got a write error at one point, but diagnosed it as a lost connection, so had to tell it to reconnect. Other than that, it has been working great.
After doing a lot of research I choose the Canon A95. This is the first digital camera I've owned, although I've used other digital cameras in the past. It was purchased for a three-week trip through France and Italy. I used two different memory cards during the trip to take roughly 800 shots. The first card was a 1GB Viking, the second a SanDisk UltraII 1 GB. There was no noticeable difference between the two cards, although I never did a specific comparison.Camera Pros:*The rotating LCD view finder is great. I used the view finder again and again to get shots at odd angles. I would hold the camera over my head with the view find angled down to see the shot. Same thing, holding the camera out through a fence to get a shot looking down. The view finder also worked great to get shots of my wife and myself by holding the camera at arms length. My only complaint with the view finder is that in bright light, not just direct sunlight, it became difficult to see the image.*AA batteries - this was important for us. We didn't want a special lithium battery that would be impossible to find out on the road. We purchased Kodak 2100 mAh NiMH batteries with the camera. The camera takes four batteries, so we got eight. I can't tell you exactly how long the camera operates on these batteries, but it's a while. We took at least 1200 photos, reviewing and deleting bad ones each night. During 23 days on the road, I went through three sets of batteries, plus an hour on a fourth set. I was happy with the performance.*Size - we wanted a camera that was small enough to easily carry, but not so small that it was difficult to hold. Both my wife and I (with very different hand sizes) were happy with the feel of the camera. My wife didn't care for the location of the on/off button, as she frequently accidently hit it, but I didn't have any problems.*Menu/interface - I see lots of complains about how difficult cameras can be to operated. I thought the Canon interface was fairly intuitive and easy to use. Of course, I also read the user guide on the airplane, so I'm sure that helped.*Picture quality (during the day) - most of the pictures I took duing the day look good. I have not printed any of the images yet, the digital images look great. Color reproduction looks good and the detail with the 5mp is great. I'll be having a bunch of images printed shortly, including some larger 8x10's. If there's a problem with the image quality, I'll post it.Here are a couple cons:*Viewing the LCD in bright light (not just direct sunlight, but any direct light)*Speed - I know this is a general disadvantage of digital cameras of this type and I can't make a direct comparison to other cameras, but after using a standard 35mm film camera, it seemed like capturing a shot took a long time with the camera.*Night shots are very difficult to get without a tripod or stationary object to rest the camera on. A lot of churches and museums don't allow flash. We took a lot of blurry, low light pictures. Whenever possible, I set the camera on something to take the shot, but it's not always possible. Without a direct comparison to another camera, I can't say if the A95 is better or worse than others.*By default, the camera is set to large rather than superfine resolution. I changed the setting on the camera to superfine right away, knowing that I had plenty of CF memory. Unfortunately, I didn't realize (even though I ready the manual) that you need to change the resolution setting in each shooting mood independently, so I ended up taking a bunch of pictures in less than the best resolution setting accidently.*Part way through the trip, the camera reset itself to all default settings. I don't we did anything to reset it, and we weren't changing batteries when it happened. It only did it once, but it was kind of a pain since I needed to go back through and turn the sound, resolution, and other options back to the way I liked them.*No raw or TIFF capture. I knew this when I bought the camera, but it would be nice to have under certain circumstances.Overall, I was very happy with the performance of this camera during the first month of use.
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 just purchased the Sima Capkeeper 2 and put it on my canon kit lens 28-135. Works great and seems to be sticking pretty securely and although the string is a bit short, it's doable for this particular lens. I'm not so sure it would be long enough for a larger zoom without interfering.
Tried it on my non glossy laptop screen and it worked like a breeze. Was worried at first when it felt like I wasn't using enough but I noticed that all my fingerprints were gone. Tried using it on my roommate's 52 inch TV, with great results (although using the tiny 6 x 6 inch microfiber cloth was amusing). So far I haven't found a screen that this stuff won't clean. Highly recommended. A good deal, considering the Monster brand name.
Lighting needs to be setup right but that is the case with all cameras. Great for creating AVIs from your camcorder live or prerecorded. Lots of applications to use it for. Enjoy.
I installed this 1GB memory chip in my Xerox Phaser 6130 Color Laser, and it worked like a charm. The process was very easy, and the cost was good, too! I recommend it.
The sidewinder part slides in or out as needed. Closed, it is a very cool protective case. Open, it is that and a cord manager. Great item!!
I finally got an iPod and was dead set on getting a radio with iPod dock for the kitchen and an iPod alarm clock for the bedroom. Bought both from Emerson since I'd had good history with their products. Not a good idea as the alarm clock was wayyyy too bright and the radio reception was atrocious on both. To solve my problem, I bought the Altec Lansing (owned by Plantronics apparently) and it has been fantastic. Sound quality is great but the best part is the portability, allowing me to take it to wherever it is I happen to be (kitchen, bedroom, garage, outside, etc.). I still want to get a bigger stereo to go in the living room but this is the solution for everywhere else!
I am pretty impressed after a week. Only beef is this is one BIG printer. Weighs over 60 pounds and BIG. Very fast! Pictures are good on semi glossy. I am going to buy glossy and see what quality looks like.
Just after the one year warranty and I turn on the camera to hear loud clicking noises. Have to take the battery out to shut off. &quot;SYSTEM ERROR&quot;. $200 to repair from Nikon - oh and they won't tell me what's wrong with it. I'm not the only one. My friend had the same problem, but he had it repaired in greece for $100. I've read that a number of people have had the same problem, actually some on Amazon reviews, where are they now?Way to go Nikon. I won't be a return customer thank you.
I have the very first Visor model that Handspring made, and searched long and hard for a suitable case for it. It was difficult to decide between leather, neoprene, tri-fold or bi-fold, etc., etc. I did know that whatever I used had to be water resistant, durable, washable, absorbing most "average" shocks, and yes... possibly the occasional drop from 3 feet or so.Well, in the year and a half that I've used this case it has seen and been all of the above and my visor still is fine (quite outdated, but in good shape). There is not enough room in this case to hold all the contents of your average wallet, but it will hold a few business cards and a license or I.D. along with a spare stylus and the PDA itself. The Velcro that is used to attach the device to the interior of the case is a "sticky" subject for some folks, but it worked well. The case is the perfect size for the Handspring Visor, providing a comfortable fit and keeping the unit safe. It can even actually encase the Visor with the Visor's stock snap cover in place, but it's a tight fit.This one is a good, low-dollar case that lasts... and performs the basic functions of a simple zip-case.
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.
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.
I previously owned the Exilim EX-S500 until someone stole it out of my vehicle :( I LOVE this camera (and the S500 as well). It takes super-crisp photos and it is so small and lightweight! Better yet, the battery lasts a VERY LONG time on a single charge so there's plenty of juice. I took the EX-S500 with me to Cancun last year. I purchased a small camera pouch that could be attached to my belt, and I took the camera with me at night when we hit the clubs. It is so lightweight and compact, you won't even know it's there! It has a beautiful metal finish and exudes QUALITY. However, being a small camera with such precision components (particularly the lens), you should be careful not to drop it or hit it against anything too hard. I had read previous reviews on the S500 that one or two people had problems with the lens. I've had no issues and totally recommend this camera to all. I wear it to work every day to take photos of machinery at various customer sites.
As reported. This was easy, quick, as decribed, and works GREAT! Thank You! Would easily do business again.
One of the few products that lives up to it's advertising. Bought to allow all components to be hidden, and works perfectly. Paired with a Harmony 659 remote, and it just plain works. Far more sensitive than the standard IR receivers on the equipment. I have mounted the eye behind the television as described in the documentation, and it picks up every signal. The only cables were longer than I had expected, which made for much easier installation. The only part of the installation that took any time at all was locating the IR sensor on some of the component equipment. Had everything installed and functional in less than 15 minutes.
I've played several rounds with these balls and they are the real deal. They hit plenty long, work fine around the greens, and are at least as durable as balls costing a couple of bucks each. I'm going to play these balls during the fall and winter when it's so easy to lose balls in the leaves.I hit the best drive of my life with this ball a couple of days ago, so if you can't drive with this ball it's probably not the ball. lol
What I love about this bag is the size of it,I can carry both my semi pro camcorder and camera in one bag,its also light for its size and the shoulder strap is very comfortable.I would recommend this bag.
This is an very nice addition to any electronic junkie's collection. It was easy to set up, and it maintains itself. One neat feature was my local cable company scrambled the channel numbers and Replay corrected it with an update-I did nothing! My only regret is that I paid $699.00, but I have enjoyed it for 5 months alreadyBuy this and you won't regret it.
I'm trying to set up my home network - I have a PC and 2 Macs. Somewhere I read that this router supports Macs, but there's no instructions in the manual or on their website (that should tell you something) and Mac software is not provided by Linksys. I've been waiting 3 hours so far for tech support to send me instructions, but haven't heard from them yet. Looks like buying this router to network Macs was a mistake.
I work in a very noisy Jr. High school and I needed something that was portable, sound good, and could cut out most of the external noise around me. I tried several top noise reduction headphones , (except the Bose), and none worked well in that environment. Some gave me headaches, most were too bulky and clumsy with external battery cases dangling everywhere and, I could still hear the noise drowning out the music. But the Etymotic ER-4P were great. They are very portable, sound is clear and balanced, though if you like ear defining, brain damaging bass, these are not the ear buds for you, also if you are not comfortable with things in your ear you may want to choose something else. But, if you like great sound and a noisy environment turned off, these are for you. They sound great on my ipod touch and nano, I also us them in the studio when I record.
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.
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!
Compact and lightweight for travelling. It just needs a case and you are set.
This was my first experience using double layer media for burning, so while I have no reference points to go by, I must say I've not had a bad disc so far. I promise to update this review if things begin to change.I have two versions of Nero (6 and 8) on two very different computers, and I've noticed that they both automatically lower the burn rate to 4X (though I can pump it up to 6X on Nero 6) and wonder if speed accounts for the fact that "lesser" brands fail more often. I even have one of the hated Sony burners in my Core Duo 2 laptop with Nero 8, and it works, despite being HUGELY slower than with a Lite-On drive installed in my ancient AMD64 desktop.My only gripe with this product is, oddly, what drew me to it in the first place: the price. At $40.48 for a 30 pack you're looking at $1.35 per disc. I find it hard to believe that in this day and age, when the product cycle for optical discs of this sort is quite mature, that it costs this much to produce them. Can it really be more than double the cost of two single layer discs which can be had for 20 to 30 cents each at fairly reliable quality? Perhaps...I've never made them myself. I will conclude in Verbatim's defense that this is the lowest price point short of the widely maligned Memorex discs. That's why I chose them, and all in all I'm quite happy.P.S.--It might be interesting to hear from those who have used both these and the cheaper Memorex discs to see if patterns in why things head south do so. I'll let you know if I decide to bite the bullet and try the competition at some point.
I've had my older one of these for many many years till they finally broke, and my wife got me these for christmas. I LOVE these headphones, they are so comfortable, no earbuds (hate earbuds...), i put one on my right ear the the other i clip into my button up shirt while i'm at work. Great audio, comfortable, love it.
For the price, they work great. The cord isn't too short or too long.The mic stem(?) is kinda long, but it seems to pickup my voice better than others.They may hurt your ears after wearing awhile though. Maybe I just have big ears..
The price was reasonable and the player works well. I really needed something that would play homemade dvd-r's and this unit works well. My only complaint is the tiny hard to read buttons on the remote. That will heal itself as I get re-trained to a new remote.
I'm completely happy. I think it would work also for those who do not have premium sound, but you'd have to remove black box.
This kit is the bomb! Great value too! Now I can keep my iPod charged and running off an FM modulator in my car. Highly recommend. BTW, if this were an Apple product it would be $35.00 instead of under $3.00
This product is great for someone who doesn't have a lot of space for a big stereo. And having a remote makes it a lot easier too! Also its easy to get the cd in and out of so your cds won't get scratched.
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.
Great sound at this price. Only complaint is the mounting options. If this is your price range, this is a good set to buy.
Works really well for my m11x, but the cord starts to fail like everyone else. Won't work unless I force the cord to bend in certain angle. Beware.
When I received this item the packaging and nomenclature was way off of what was pictured, I lost confidence in the item (Hoya), so, I used it on and off my 18-135mm lens, until I could finally see the difference it made when it was on. I must say I had previous good experience with Hoya filters but I doubted this was an original Hoya, but in the end I could see better color quality and it eliminated most of the haze I encountered, I would give it a five star rating if I knew I was getting this instead of what was pictured.
Yes,- I'm mad.- I thought the last fellow maybe just had a defective microwave or something....but multiples here now...something is wrong...this was a very nice Expensive Stainless Microwave only 7 months old. On the third batch in this popper...it just went DEAD. I wonder if it isn't a problem with the base or insert reflecting too much back to the magnatometer bulb. Hope this gets to you other consumers before you blow yours up too.-The whole idea that it uses an accentuator should have given me a clue!...I'll bet presto knows...they sound defensive in their manual....it tells you.....Hey....we've tried it in a lot of microwaves...but some might not work....let us know....(yeah...right!!)
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.
At this price point, I realize now I should have simply gotten an 8 gig card. I did, and it works fine, too.
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!
This was purchased to replace an older Polk speaker that was fried. It makes a very good wall or shelf speaker. For my surround system this new, smaller sized speaker keeps up with its older siblings. No distortion.
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.
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 have owned several different models of Shure's. E1-E2 and E5's. I think theses are as good as the E5's and priced better. I like the way the cones seal, but I always go to the Sonus Office near me and have them make me ear molds.
The Visor Prism is the most multipurpose device that I have ever owned. Everything imaginable is readily at ones hands. It is a fabulous second brain. Operation is a cinch.
When I bought this I was afraid that my 15.6 inch toshiba would not fit, but it does. I think anything larger would be floating in air, i.e., not on the actual stand although it might still work. This stand keeps my laptop cool and it keeps it at eye level which reduces neck strain.The only issue I have with this stand is that it is a bit flimsy, but I do not really touch it much so it works just fine.Give it a go.
This little baby makes it twice as fun to use my Mac. Good price too.
We use this camera mostly for videos it really does a good job. The only problem is that with a 2 GB card, we can only get about 20 minutes of video.
While the memorex CD player did impress me with it's ability to read through scratches in the CD, it had absolutely no anti-skip protection. Simply riding in a car sets it off at least once a minute. I would definitly recommend spending another $10 or $15 dollars to get a product with anti-skip protection!
I have this hooked up to an HP SlimLine, and it works great from across the room. Other reviews I have read mention that you can sometimes block the transmitter when sitting in certain positions with your feet up. This does seem to happen at times, but other than that, it works great.The keyboard wakes up easily with a key press. I usually use one of the multimedia keys.I have had the keyboard for about a month, and I am still using the batteries that came with it.The trackball works great, and it and the mouse buttons on both sides of the keyboard and the scroll wheel on the left side make browsing easy.I don't use it for any heavy typing, so I can't say how it would be for that, but I'd definitely buy another one for this kind of use.
This hard camera case is very will made, and it is easy to modify to fitthe type camera or cameras you choose.Clark
The fingerprint scanner idea is great but the supporting software is poorly implemented. It wants to save all passwords you type in in a 'vault' so it can later auto-enter them for you. Unfortunately, password saving doesn't play nice with several pieces of software I run; Microsoft Money and Password Safe for example. With these two particular pieces of software, it 'hijacks' the screen and won't let me type in the password. Emails to Transcend asking how to disable the password saving went unanswered. Fingerprint scanner is somewhat difficult to use; I had to scan my finger multiple times to get it to take, although I suspect my technique would have improved with time. Drive is very fast reading/writing data.
I haven't seen any noticeable differences between this battery and the one that came with the camera. For the price I bought two so even if down the road they turn out to only be half as good it's still worth what you pay.
Well,I bought a new 13.3" Toshiba laptop and I had problems with the base getting really hot when used for more than an hour. It was so hot that, I was scared that i would become infertile even before I had kids..lol. I looked around quite a bit (infact for 2 wks) reading about the reviews from various websites and looking to find a good laptop cooling pad for a reasonable price. I came across this pad through buy.com (it was going for $10 after $20 MIR) but wasnt sure I wanted to buy it and hence missed a golden opportunity.After going through a lot of reviews in cnet, buy.com, newegg (every site had a min of 4 stars) I realized that this was the best bang for the buck. Even though I was a bit skeptic about the reviews written around here, I decided to buy it at $30. Unfortunately DHL misplace my order and Amazon.com was so helpful that they rushed me another one with next day delivery (thank you Amazon).The pad is perfect for a 13.3" (for a 15.4" the laptop will protrude outside the pad and hence you have to position it right below the laptop cooling fan for it to work well). Yes, you CAN place it on ur lap and it wont cause any problems. Its got 4 plugs at each corner that prevents the laptop from sliding away. Getting the cooler started is very simple-just plug the USB and turn ur laptop on and the cooler is on. When u shut down ur computer or put it on hibernate, it will turn off. I was amazed as to how quite the fans are. On low speed, i couldnt even believe that the fans were running. I had used my laptop for close to 3 hrs nonstop yesterday (I was watching a movie) and I didnt even see my laptop fan coming on -its a huge difference in cooling effect. I'm really satisfied with this product and am not sad that I spent a few extra bucks. Dont hesitate to buy this whenever you can. For all those who are skeptic about reviews and would still need some more time to think over it, you are just wasting ur time. This is it and I'm glad I took the risk. I dont know if this will last long. I've only used it for a week..will keep you posted after 6 months (knock on wood)-A
I used this product on a Dell Mini 9 Netbook for less than a week. While having it plugged into 12 volt DC power from a vehicle for only the third time, I heard a pop and smoke came out of the unit. Calling Xantrex for support they said that my netbook drew too much power. Using a Kill-a-Watt it draws 56 Watts. The Mini 9 power brick says AC Inputer 1 amp. Xantrex support says this is too much and that an internal fuse might have blown. The unit was purchased in late February 2009, but the manufactured date is November 22, 2006. Xantrex does not sell this unit under the Xantrex name anymore. Only under the Duracell name. After some discussion, Xantrex agreed to replace the unit because of the old manufactured date. If this unit does not power a netbook, I find it hard to believe that it can power any laptop. The website says "The mighty battery provides up to 2 additional hours of runtime for a laptop" and shows a full size laptop and an USB device plugged in.
this product functions pretty well. i have a pentium IV laptop which gets very hot but, with the antec cooler, there's a pretty sizeable difference in temperature. the notebook is still warm, but i think that's largely due to the size of the computer (it has a 17" screen - several inches wider than the cooler). i have a friend with a 15" monitor, pentium m processor laptop and the antec keeps his computer very cool. the usb power cord is fine and it's pretty quiet. very satisfied.
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.
nice set of headphones, good sound. retractable wires are a little delicate. you need to be careful when retracting them.
I used this PQI 2GB SD 133X on my Canon SD450 digital. The card tend to be stuck to the slot when I ejecting it. I have to use the tweezers in order to pull it out. I think because the of PQI designed. One side of the card, the plastic is not smooth--therefore it tend to be stuck . My other 2 cards I have is Sandisk and Canon, I don't have any trouble ejecting them. But only this PQI, hence give it a 2 stars. Have tweezers nearby if you need to ejecting this card out .
Popped this crap into my Epson Stylus 1400 and got a big red X on my ink status window. Clicked on 'Information' and found out the cartridge was manufactured in 2007. Not worth my time, effort or money to return it. I'll run up to Staples tomorrow, get 3 bucks for the cartridge, pick up what I need and stick with Inkjetart from now on. No, I will NOT use this merchant again. No, I would NOT recommend this vendor to a friend.
I really wish I can get this toy it looks so cool and fun, and I can bring this to school without the teachers noticing, I can take pictures of my classmates unsuspectedly, my family and I take so many roadtrips, its just perfect for a roadtrip,oh how I wish to get this toy!
This is a very compact,nicely made product, but it is very tight to get on my belt and the hole for the camera wrist strap is difficult to pull though the hole in the top of the case. I just let mine hang to the side when it is on my belt and make the effort to pull the wrist strap through when it is in my purse.
Received the Sony Clie in great condition. I was surprised because it was a used one. The price was right and the product was great for the price.
This is a replacement for the original cradle that came with my Zumo 550. The electrical contact pins at the bottom seem to be a problem. One of them froze and one broke off, rendering the GPS inoperable.
This is a great mid-range sound system. I was told at both the Sony store, and other places I looked both online and offline that this is one of the best speaker systems for under $1000. Make sure you have a receiver with at least 5 channels, and 100 watts per channel, or you won't take advantage of this system. When comparing, it's also important to note that this comes with a powered sub-woofer (which is better than non-powered), and 5 other small speakers. You'll probably also need to buy speaker stands and or wall mounts, but this only helps to create a more perfect surround effect.
The BEFSR11 (1-port) and BEFSR41 (4-port) are great when they work, but are notorious for having a bug that they will eventually lock up hard and not work. Resets and flashes often even will not fix them.Read the hardware forums at dslreports for more on this. Dozens of people have reported the same problems, and Linksys typically has denied it. I thought I'd be spared, but it happened to me. After about 10 failed attempts, I managed to flash it to newer firmware. It worked for about a month, then locked up tight.Buy a better brand. I wanted to like this; I use all Linksys network cards, hubs and switches and swear by them. But the routers, I swear AT them.
Toshiba is the best quality of electronics i have ever purchased and i have a laptop that started me with toshiba. we were so satisfyed with our satalite that we went out to get a dvd player that was reasonable and great quality so we bought a toshiba SD-2109 and it is so fast and easy to use that when we go out to get new electronics we look for Toshiba. Toshiba means Quality
The image stabilization works great. When pressing the button it takes close to a second for a shake-free image to form. It really feels like magic. However, the vertical collimation of this binocular was poor. In other words, the left and right eye see the same object at slightly different heights. Hardly noticeable during daytime use, but very irritating when used for stargazing. I probably ended up with a poorly QCed item and wanted a replacement. Unfortunately the item was no longer in stock, so I ended up sending back and getting a refund. As always, great service from Amazon. I might try my luck another time if this binocular is back in stock, or order another model with larger objectives.
The "Superdrive" on my two-year-old desk-top iMac with 17" flat-panel simply died on me a month ago, in effect putting my audio-video life on hold. No time to pack and ship out the cumbersome machine for repair, so for less than the price of one of those little Apple power adapters with the folding prongs, I ordered this Memorex drive. It's a bit larger and heavier than I'd anticipated, but it's certainly sturdy and well-equipped: a two-part long-reaching power supply and cord, a USB as well as a Firewire cable depending on your preference (Apple doesn't even include one with a new computer), and a stand for vertical, space-saving use of the drive. I simply plugged it in, connected the Firewire cable, inserted a DVD, and that was all there was to it. For the first time in weeks, I saw a disc on my computer's desk top.Next test: I inserted a blank CD into the Memorex, selected 70 minutes worth of tunes from my iTunes library, clicked on "burn CD." This produced the following question: "Your preferred recording drive is not available. Would you like to use the external Memorex drive?" I clicked "yes," waited no more than 3-4 minutes, and a spanking new CD was born. I had planned to use the Memorex as a temporary device, until time and energy would allow me to have the iMac Superdrive repaired. Obviously, a bad idea. Stick with the Memorex for another year, by which time the iMac will be out of date and worthless.A lot of software comes with the drive, but with iTunes, Roxio Toast, Sound Studio, and other clutter already installed on my machine, I doubt it'll see any use. Still, if it's as efficient and user-friendly as the drive, it could be a huge bonus for some owners.[I'm surprised about the negatives concerning the above. This relatively inexpensive device was frankly a life-saver. I still haven't read the manual or installed a thing, and it continues to burn files in my iTunes folder and function with my iMac like it was made for that purpose. I haven't tried burning a DVD or an MP3 disc, so I can't make any claims about those functions as yet.]
Wear it on your arm or snap it on your belt. AM & FM presets make this a very convienient radio.
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.
Compared to more modern versions, this iPod is a bit on the chunky side and its screen display is telling of its age. Navigation through menus takes a little bit of getting used to thanks to the rotational wheel, and is tedious if you have a massive amount of songs and want to listen to one that starts with a letter further down the alphabet. Other than that it's a solid mp3 player that gets the job done.
I rated this item a 4 out of 5 because nothing is perfect. nonetheless, to transfer music files from your computer to the MP3 player is super fast. The sound quality is excellent. I have nothing bad to say about this product. The only negative is that it hold only about 70 songs, depending on how long each song is. It's very small and can fit on your keychain, pocket, etc.. I highly suggest that everyone buys this product!!!!
CD player makes such a loud spinning sound it overpowers listening to a CD at a low volume. Radio tuning is very difficult. Changing the alarm is a pain. And - do not ask me how - it GAINS time. Over 3 to 4 weeks it gains approx 8 minutes - by then it is so annoying I have to reset it to correct time - no idea how far ahead it would actually get if left alone... Am in the market for a replacement which is why I saw this thing's pic and decided to do a review to save someone else the grief of a bad purchase.
This case fits the Panasonic Lumix TZ1 camera like a glove. So compact that when I put the camera inside the case, the camera setting wheel turns. A minor inconvenience solved because there are zippers on both sides of the case. You open them to remove the camera and close them when you're finished...easy squeezy! The blue case matches my blue camera and protects it quite nicely when traveling. Very nice case!
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.
This had great sound, but I experienced two things that other reviewers cited:- The motor noise was annoyingly loud- The changer started eating CDs/DVDs, then broke entirelyI think I'm done with changers completely
I always hate ironing and I hate it when the cord gets in the way. I love this iron. It is easy to use and does a great job. I have a long ironing board so I keep the base on one end and just put the iron back on the base between readjusting the garment.
For whatever convoluted reason, I thought the e-version would appear on the screen. It does not. That out of the way, this sly piece of technology minimizes many random sheets of paper and gives the user that certain awed look from colleagues. **Be careful not to screw the pen battery closed too tight or it will tear/crack**. There are too many functions to learn in the middle of a school semester so it is wise to plan ahead with this one and get familiar with all the capabilities ahead of time. For example, I want to convert my notes to PDFs and txfr them to my e-book reader, but have no time to learn how.In addition to the handy e-version of my class notes, my daughter writes authentic messages that I send to family members around the globe.
This TV stopped working 7 months after purchase. I bought it from Sears. No parts are available to repair this TV. The TV quit on 5/2/08. A part to fix it is not expected to be available UNTIL July 15, 2008. RIDICULOUS!!!!. Sears will not exchange or give credit for this piece of garbage.
This brand makes excellent products, the sound quality is awesome.The headphones arrived on time and in perfect condition
This was bought for my sister as a Christmas gift. She use it to go to Iowa after Christmas and she said it is very easy to use. She had absolutely no problems with it. She said she had her doubts about it before using it, but after using it, she now is planning a trip through the southern states and will be taking with her.Thanks TomTom
Ordered this for a pending trip so our portable XM/Sirius would stay powered up. It arrived very quickly and works great !
I bought this product last year and it has seen very little use. The connector where the ipod plugs in became loose and now it won't work. I'm trying to figure out how to fix it because it is hard to open up the unit. I've contacted the company about this but so far and they have not returned my e-mail. The unit sounded good for the price before it broke.
Weekly disconnects which tech support wasn't able to solve. Finally, it wouldn't connect at all. After spending the better part of a day with the LIVE CHAT SUPPORT (VERY helpful, btw) it was concluded that the unit was defective and needs to be replaced. As this is my 2nd unit I won't be buying Linksys again.
We haven't used these new ones yet, but someday they will come in handy. And you can't have too many available if you an audiophile like us.
Nice sound. Only thing is they are delicate and break easy. Mine broke.
This is the best mouse I've owned to date. I use it strictly with my laptop, both of which I carry to and from work often. It feels great, functions very smoothly, and is pretty to look at. After losing a couple of games of online cards, I decided to test its durability over a period of time, and have found it to be able to sustain some fairly intense impacts, not requiring super glue until after the 5th or 6th test impact (each greater than the previous). I have decided to, once again, choose this mouse (should arrive in the next couple of days from amazon).I seriously considered choosing a mouse with more buttons this time around, but gave up the idea since I don't even use the "back" and "next" buttons on this one (it still works, by the way, but after the second round of super glue I lost the left and right scroll function, which was very nice for photoshop, excel sheets, and extra wide websites). I also enjoy this mouse's decent resolution of 1200dpi.If you prefer a mouse with more buttons, I would recommend reviewing the Logitech Media Play Cordless.Pros - Long Battery Life (2 AAs go for bout 6 months, even when you forget to turn it off as often as I do), 4-Way scroll saves your wrist, durableCons - Doesn't work on all surfaces (usally needs to be something with even color, but not 100% all one color, or maybe just not something too reflective as with some laminated tables), there is no "storage compartment" in the mouse for the mouse's usb receiver as with some laptop mice
Its the best mic inside $20, it does the job well. Its the best mic that i had used on ventrilo or teamspeak, very nice looking. Its a lot better than the generics. Highly recommended.
I love this camcorder. I used in during my vacation in Hawaii. I still can't believe how amazing it looks on the screen. Most of my guests who started watching the video thought that we were watching a discovery channel broadcast. It works it's best outside especially with great lighting. Lighting really is the key. The more the light, the better the image. I just use the component video cables on my HDTV LCD. I'd recommend it to anyone who's really into image quality.
Good:Terrific sound.Very nice Bass Boost.I've dropped this thing at least 10 times and it always runs like new.Easy to pop up the CD at the push of a button.Not so good:One of the buttons that they have put on this player does not have a function.The head phones are pretty good, but they are slightly large. It doesn't really affect the music...it just makes your head look like a big ball. Instead of these, I just got some Sony headphones, and they're really good.If you want a very simple but tough CD player that is easy to use, just get this one. It works great with some computer speakers, too, if you want to play it 'outside of your head.' Have fun!!!
Very handy product...just plug and start recording!The x2u is very well made, solid iron, seems to be very durable.It is also possible to use a guitar pluged in the x2u if you use a direct box to balance the signal.
Great for when you want to get rid of the DVD case that are cardboard. Great buy
This is the perfect solution for your ipaq. The hotsync cable works fine and charges my ipaq just fine regardless of previous review. Maybe he was doing something wrong. The car charger charges fine from both my cars. The travel Charger works fine and I travel worldwide and it even came with adapter plugs. Great price!!! My advice is its a great buy.
Like most of the other reviewers I found that the battery would not charge in the Canon charger. A second replacement battery also had the same problem The CANON battery had no such problem.
Worth every penny. It allows you to shoot longer, enables you to grip the camera better, and it just looks cool.
These are without exception the poorest quality, most dissapointing purchase of the entire 2005 Christmas season! These were purchased to replace the el-cheapo National Geographic plastic job from Target, and since they cost twice as much, I assumed they would be twice as good. Actually, the cheap plastic binoculars were as good as these, but at half the price! I am not impressed in any measure; these never should have passed quality assurance inspections.Sadly, even the image quality is on par with the $5 plastic cheap chinese crap. It is seriously not even 10% better. Pathetic.My son (age 4) didn't want me to return these, because due to everyone taking so much time off over the New Year holiday, these just arrived an hour ago, so he was tired of waiting and didn't want to wait for a replacement order to arrive, but I insisted on it; he'll thank me when he realizes how much these binoculars suck. It'll probably take the new binoculars' arrival to convince him that I'm right. :)Once you push the objective lenses back into the tubes they were supposed to have been installed into originally, you can see that the image quality is so disgustingly poor that these shouldn't cost a dollar. They should be available in a drugstore gumball machine. They really are that bad. Cracker Jack Toy bad. I don't believe I will ever trush Bushnell again enough to order another of their products, ever.
UPDATED INFORMATION as of 2/5/2013:-------------------------The review below this update remains the same... but with two additional (important) details. I hope this helps:1. I did start to experience some autofocus misses in low light after owning the lens for about 2 weeks. Nothing too bad, but worth mentioning. Sometime it front focused, sometimes back focused. It still worked fine 90% of the time.2. SIGMA IS RELEASING A 2ND VERSION OF THIS LENS in what they are calling their ART product line (no I am not confusing this with the new Sigma 35mm f1.4). Basically the same thing as the current 30mm f1.4, but with better optics (can you believe that?), better autofocus, and in my personal opinion, much sexier than the existing design; it is much sleeker looking. I'm sure it will be more expensive but might be worth waiting for if you're not sure about the existing 30mm. I cound't find a pic on Sigma site but Canonrumors.com has a picture of it. If you don't feel safe using the links I posted below, just search google for Sigma 30mm f1.4 ART lens:The announcement was on Jan 29, 2013.SIGMA PRESS RELEASE:[...]Canonrumors.com info about it:[...]-------------------------For about 13 months, I have been searching for a fast, prime lens between 24mm and 35mm. It needed to be fast and sharp. I kept going back and forth between several lenses and finally decided to take my chances with the Sigma. I just couldn't get over the fact that the Canon 28mm f1.8 was apparently very soft at 1.8. Several reviews said it sharpened up at 2.8, but I want something that was faster than that.I have a Canon 60D, which is a cropped-frame sensor DSLR. I currently own the 50mm f1.8, but wanted something wider with at least an f1.8 aperature. I also own the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 which is a superb lens, but it is heavy. And although the f2.8 aperature is nice, I wanted a standard prime equivalent that was even faster (and a bit lighter). I like to take indoor shots at night and I also wanted to play around with the huge aperature to create nice out-of-focus backgrounds. The 50mm f1.8 does this well, but it is just too narrow for people-shots indoors on my crop body.I read several reviews (read: all of the reviews on the Internet) for the Canon 28mm 1.8, and, just like the reviews for the Sigma 30mm 1.4, some people loved it, some hated it. It was actually a very difficult decision for me since everytime I read one positive review for either lens, I'd see another on that bashed it. The Canon 35mm f2 was another option, but didn't have the fast, quiet USM motor, and the new updated version of that lens just seems too expensive for what it is. Besides, I wanted f1.8 or better.I also researched the Canon 24mm f1.4L and the Canon 35mm f1.4L. I couldn't justify spending over $1300 on either of them. I'm sure they're nice, but...When my Sigma arrived in the mail, I immediately opened that package... did you know that Sigma lenses come with a lens hood and a padded zipper case? The only other lenses I looked at that come with either of these accessories are the expensive Canon L lenses.The Sigma lens is bigger and heavier than I thought it would be, but feels great on my camera. For comparison, the Canon 50mm 1.8 is 4.5 ounces, and the Sigma 30mm 1.4 is around 14.5 ounces. It feels and looks very solid. The black finish goes perfectly with my 60D.So, shooting performance:SHARPNESS: Awesomely sharp at f1.4, even sharper stopped down. I am a pixel peeper, it's at least as sharp as my 17-55mm f2.8 when comparing 100% crops. No test charts or DXO scores were reviewed; just real world, real human-eyeball-viewing tests. Everything looked great.AUTOFOCUS: Autofocus was dead on everytime. Several reviews stated that autofous can be off at times, but its been just as accurate and as fast as my Canon 17-55mm f2.8. And, that lens is very good at what it does. If you purchase the Sigma and find the focus to be off, call Sigma and they will calibrate your lens.CONTRAST: Like I said earlier, I haven't done much technical comparison, but I found myself doing double-takes for the first day or two at how nice the contrast and color looked on the back of the camera. The only other lens I do that with is the 70-200mm f4.QUALITY: Several reviews have stated that if you "get a good copy" you'll be very happy. I must have gotten the best one they ever made, or quality control has gotten much better. Either way, I ordered this lens online, so I didn't even have the opportunity to test it before purchasing. It's great.OVERALL SATISFACTION: 100% satisfied. One of the best lens purchases I've ever made. Why? The lens is awesome, fast and sharp. And relatively inexpensive. After testing and using this lens, and having experience with some of Canon's self proclaimed best lenses, I can easily say this lens would be priced at over $1000 if Canon were MSRP-ing this gem. And here are the other lenses I own:Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USMCanon 100mm f2.8L IS USMCanon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USMTokina 11-16mm f2.8Canon 50mm f1.8Rokinon 8mm FisheyeSo if you are familiar with any of these lenses, you know the comparison is legit.To summarize: A great lens for a great price. If you are thinking of buying it, go fo it! You shouldn't be disappointed. And if you are disappointed, just make sure that whoever you purchase it from has a good return policy.Thanks for reading!
My original battery lasted about five years. This OEM replacement was very easy to install, and the Amazon pricing was a good value, especially with free shipping. This heavy battery costs a lot to ship from most sellers.
I love my new iRiver H10 20GB. It definitely has the best features, ease of use, and most memory. The FM tuner is a huge bonus at the gym and on runs. The color screen is great too.I only have 2 criticisms. First is the stupid rubber case it comes with. It's cheap as hell and broke in the first week. That particular case is also the ONLY case with a belt clip that the 20GB will fit in. I'm waiting on my new case from customer service (been waiting for 2 weeks). That is my other criticism. Customer Service is pretty much nonexistent. Plan on waiting for hours to talk to anyone. Once I finally got someone they were nice enough and replaced my case for free. It was all very frustrating though.All in all, I recommend this MP3 player because of the color screen, FM Tuner, and ease of use.
I must admit that the reviews showing purchaser's inability to get a unit fixed bothers me. I have purchased a plan (although I must say that every company that offers an extended warranty begins their coverage period when the item is purchased, not when the manufacturer's warranty expires), but am troubled by the fact that it's been 3 weeks since my purchase (and 3 weeks since my credit card was billed) and I STILL don't have a policy in hand. If they suck this bad at sending out a piece of paper, I am not too optimistic about their ability to fulfill their agreement with their customers. I will not do business with them again.
Look no further. This is the one that does the job! Bite the bullet and pay the price.
Very simply put, these speakers are perfect. Good tone and bass I am more than satisfied and you will be too.
I use this access card along with Linksys access point. Both are amazing, the PC card picks the signal with no trouble. It is just great. I believe that Linksys is a very reliable brand. Highly recommended. Go for it.
I've used the SP90 on a couple of out-of-town trips, and I'd also used this unit as the &quot;poor man's CD changer&quot; in an insurance rental that I drove for three months. Out of the box, the SP90 has a number of good things going for it - it's relatively inexpensive, has better sound quality than similar MP3-CD players in its price range, and its folder-based navigation scheme and ID tag support makes managing 10+ hours' worth of music relatively easy.It handles CBR and VBR mp3's well, although audio cd's have a tendency to skip and jitter, and I'll never be bothered to rip any of my music collection to .wma. That said, this unit is meant for mp3's, and for that purpose it works reasonably well.The minuses of the SP90 include - long load times for discs, especially if you're dealing with CD-RW's, long gaps between tracks (particularly annoying if you've got this connected to a car tape deck, as the car stereo will go on auto-seek between almost every song). Particularly vigorous shaking will make this unit jitter and skip, so it's not recommended that you go snowboarding with the SP90 (although the elliptical trainer at the gym is fine).That said, there is a totally unsupported firmware upgrade (translation: try this at your own risk!) that will allow you to update the SP90 to the latest SP100 firmware. Don't ask why it works, but it does. I've been using the 2.10 revision of the SP100 firmware on my SP90 for the last few days, and I'm amazed to report that load time, in-between track gap, skipping, and other issues have been resolved. It's like I've got a brand new MP3-CD player!
This is a perfect camera for us electronically challenged people. Easy to use, small enough to always have handy. Can see immediately if the picture is good (all people have heads, etc.) and, if not, can be retaken on the spot.
I bought these headphones for $45 in April 2008. They were the best sport headphones that I ever owned. Trust me, they will stay in your ears when biking, running, etc. They also sounded amazing. My only issues is that like all headphones they are made out of plastic. The headphones were showing some wear and the earpieces would probably break from the headand if you improperly handle these headphones. That is why I will not give them five stars. However I am upset with these headphones because today after 6 months of use at the gym the headphones stopped working (no audio at all). I know they are dead because I plugged in my orignial ear buds and they worked fine. I am going to test the warranty and depending on how that goes I may change my rating. I am hoping that my headphones were a lemon.
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.
Excellent tripod. Pretty compact when folded. Extremely quick setup which is a huge plus when you travel.
This is a solid, medium weight stand. It does what it's supposed to do and is better for lights/flashes/etc that are on the medium weight side(or if you have softboxes). Frankly, I prefer my Manfrotto 001B, which is a super-light-weight 6 foot stand, and folds down much smaller. So in the end... as a studio stand, great. As a portable stand, not bad, but you can buy lighter. Build quality is fine and none of the hardware seems cheap. A previous review said this stand was "air cushioned" but it really isn't. It might have that effect in the right conditions but I own some true "air cushioned" stands and this one is not. For the price, you won't complain.
It is so rare these days that some product works exactly as advertised. It is the case with this gadget. Not only it works great, it is extremely useful and well worth the price. Strongly recommend it. I tried other remote extenders and RF remotes. This one is far better and cheaper than the competition.
I got an explorist 200 as a gift and wanted to try is as a bicycle speedometer. Since it has a crude street map database I thought it might be useful on my road bike. I'm not very happy with it but that's a different review. The mounting bracket is big and clunky. It looks like the designer made a universal piece of plastic and then added a makeshift metal handlebar clamp. It's much heavier and bigger than it needs to be.
No doubt this is the best, most versatile pda out there. It's versatility is such you can come up with multiple ways to use your pda you wouldn't have thought of. For example, instead of taking a note of something I need to follow up on, I take a picture of whatever the product is. You can make great quality voice memos. You can go for a walk and listen to your mp3s.The best features are:*beautiful screen 320x480*great voice memo quality*good digital camera quality, not enough though for a 'real' pic*audio is great-it also has an external speaker that plays your music and video audio (this feature is not noted on the box or on websites)*video clip playback is gorgeous*the version of documents to go it has works seamlessly for working on MS Office docs-you can create your spreadsheets on the road, and of course update them*the export software makes it easy to transfer multimedia to the pda*the screen is 10 times better than any color pda screen you've seen-no joke! I use to think my sony 610 had a beautiful screen, but it really is nothing compared to this*the 200 mhz processor allows programs to run FAST and is what allows the phenomenal video playback capability*you can put home video on it*it's tough-I dropped it on a supermarket floor (nasty fall too) and I was sure it was dead but was pleased to fire it up as if nothing had happened*it has a library of sounds so you can pick a variety of alarms-particularly great if you need a loud sound to wake you up.If you can afford it, the 70 is the way to go!
I bought my Sony W7 at the recommendation of a professional microphotographer. Having used Sony's before it was as I expected. The pictures were fantastic until I crashed the lens into something harder than it was and put a tiny chip near the center of the lens.While normal photos are still fine with the chipped lens ones taken tough a microscope have some flare and loss of contrast due to light being scattered by the chip. The way a microscope forms an image from a very small subject makes problems in the camera lens about 3 or 4 times worse with a microscope than it is with normal photos.The W7 has been a work horse for me for 5 years or so. I haven't had any problem others seem to have in spite of the fact I use and don't baby equipment.The quality of the image and lack of artifacts introduced by lens when used with a microscope more than make up for Kluge of the dial settings, no raw image format and lack of software control of the camera functions. I expect the image quality is due to the simple Zeiss lens with minimal zoom range and not so much with the rest of the Sony camera.I would be happier if there were a mode that turned the camera into a box that held a sensor and let me control the rest.It gets 5 stars not so much on it merits but on the fact it takes better pictures than other cameras I have tried and has no problems I can't work around. I use it in the manual exposure mode most of the time.Sony Cybershot DSC-W7 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomSony Cybershot DSC-W7 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
This product is not suitable for all Palm Tungstens. Although the product claims to be for all &quot;Tungsten series&quot; PDAs, it is too long for the Tungsten C (and probably the Tungsten W.) I bought this product because it was listed as an accessory for the Tungsten C but it is not compatible with the C unless you want to cut it to size.
I must say that this piece of electronic equipment is probably the best I've ever bought. I know I've had it for over seven years, and the only problem I ever had with it was when I moved, and it wasn't played in a while (over five years). When I took it out of the protective wrap I had it in and plugged it in, it fired right up, and played flawlessly. It had one brain-fart (the tray wouldn't open like the second time I put a disc in to play). However, after disconnecting the plug from the wall and re-plugging it into the wall, it's been smooth sailing ever since. Maybe the internal something or other had to "reset" itself. Like I said, I've been pleased with its' performance since day one. So, if you can find one of these, I'd suggest you scap it right up.
I bought this printer, brought it home and plugged it in but after two days and several emails to customer support, it still isn't printing. The printer carriage slams against the side of the printer everytime I try to print something and then the printer stops. I'm very unsatisfied with Lexmark. It has taken 2 days to get a return email and they don't even have an 800 customer support line. Call waiting times are listed as greater than 45 minutes so there must be a lot of people with problems!
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.
Just when I thought my "Chris Botti in Boston" Blu-ray DVD couldn't get any better, it just did! Received my pair of ER-4Ps this morning (replacing a pair of Shure SE210s that had developed a brittle, broken cable where it loops over the ears). After about 3 hours of "burn in" time, I put on my "Chris Botti in Boston" Blu-ray DVD. The level instrumental detail is simply amazing! Better than my Grado SR-80s. Better, too, than my Shure SE530s (seriously)! Along with that you also get the "breathing" noises, orchestral page turning, unintended chatter, sour notes, etc. All wonderful! Just like you were sitting in the front row. And what's all this about lack of bass?? Having used Shure IEMs for over 3 years now, I know the importance of getting a good seal in your ear canal. Earpiece placement is a 2 handed process: one to pull your earlobe forward to open your ear canal and the other to place the earpiece (just like the referenced video indicates). Takes all of 10 seconds. From "Herbie Hancock" to "Outkast" to "Return To Forever", nothing but rich, realistic bass that's as detailed as I've ever heard. Makes everything from TV programs to streaming audio to my Itunes library (256 and better) sound sooo much better.The ER-4Ps are quite comfortable and perfectly suited long listening sessions. Hardly notice them after placement. Be sure to turn the volume down before listening as it doesn't take much to drive these. As reported in earlier posts, cord noise can be quite noticeable but is significantly minimized by use of the shirt clip. Just not an issue for me.Debated between purchase of the brand new UE 700s (gettin' good reviews) and the ER-4Ps. Decided on the "tried and true" ER-4Ps and could not be happier with my purchase at this point (it's early though).Folks, it just doesn't get much better that these!!
All cases arrived with no major defects. 4 stars rating only because the cover-insert plastic came off a few of the cases.
The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope is a great telescope for beginners. It was easy to put together but the instructions could have been a little better. Still learning how to use it but the images are crystal clear.
I wanted an alarm clock that I could set the time and "reset" the alarm each morning and it would be ready for the next day - including skipping Saturday and Sunday. This works great for that. The alarm can be a buzzer, the radio, or nature sounds. Each alarm (buzzer, radio, nature sounds)can be set for Mon - Fri, Sat & Sun, or every day of the week. However, it is not possible to set different times Mon - Fri and Sat/Sun on one sound. For example, I have the buzzer set for Mon - Fri at 6:00 AM. However, on the weekends I like to get up at 7:30. I cannot set an additional buzzer for the weekends, so I set the radio for the weekends. You can't set one alarm for Mon - Fri and then set the same alarm with a different time for Sat and Sun, a feature I had with a previous 7/5/2 alarm.I've only had this for less than a month, so I can't comment on the quality. However, if this clock is anything like their watches, I can expect to use this for many years to come!
Take this review knowing that I am someone who is just an average music/ipod listener.I just got an ipod and was pumped to get some earbuds since I heard the ipod earbuds didn't produce great quality sound.I did tons of research, read all the reviews and thought these earbuds were my best bet for the money I wanted to spend. But they simply don't stay in while you are working out.I am an avid excerciser, lifting, basketball, etc. And every lifting session my left earbud, due to the design, would fall out numerous times.In short if you are going to use these riding a bike or sitting around, they would be great. Good sound. But don't expect to use them during workouts. They fall out constantly. I returned them and am using the ipod earbuds, which rarely fall out of my ears. Much happier with them.I gave it two stars because of good sound quality... at least when their in your ears.
I've been using this projector for over a year and am extremely impressed by how reliable and versatile it is.I travel frequently and it is light enough to carry on board and sturdy enough to put in a hard shell padded suitcase and check it with other luggage.The 3000 lumen lamp displays bright, crisp images without being too bright to wash out the blacks.The NEC LT380 is rather unique in that it performs equally well with text documents, PowerPoint-type slide shows, photography, and even video.Prior to purchase I compared it to a dozen other projectors and the LT380 had the most connections of all with connectors for nearly every conceivable input source, ranging from composite video and component video to DVI.Beyond the standard methods of connection, this was also the only projector to have both wired and wireless networking options. With standard wired networking, the projector can be remotely controlled, and it can also use a networked computer as a source with the use of included software. To enable wireless networking, you need to plug in a optional 802.11g wireless card to the PC card slot. Then, if you have a wireless network (or even just a wireless-enabled computer), the projector can accomplish all of the same tasks as it can when connected to a wired network.I especially appreciated the horizontal and vertical keystone adjustments that worked well without too much digital distortion.I noticed some issues with moir&eacute; and scaled fonts. These flaws were not very noticeable, but given that this projector did so well in everything else, they stood out in sharp contrast.Unfortunately, all these features come at a high price. The features are no doubt unique, and those who need these features will perhaps not mind the high price.Bottom LineExtremely bright, loads of features, but maybe a little too expensive
The reception is very good and it is tough. I've had mine for over 10 years. It traveled from Hawaii to Paris, and almost every state in between in luggage, backpacks, and camping. It has kept on working perfectly until yesterday. I just ordered another one.Pros: Small, tough, uses one AA battery that seems to last forever, attractive, good reception and stereo sound, lightweight, very well made.Cons: Analog tuner is very sensitive to micromovements and a bit hard to use. If you station surf a lot, this isn't the radio for you. The original headphones are junk, but my replacement Sony MDR-J10 in-the-ear phones that clip behind the ear are cheap and give good sound for the money.I recommend this radio highly.
I bought these speakers 2 years ago right when they were getting discontinued for new models and got a an incredible deal on them because they were on clearance. It was money well spent, the bass is punchy and deep, the neodymium magnet driven midrange takes a little time to break in to reach full potential but then provides excellent uncolored sound. The treble from the hard aluminum dome is not harsh even at high volume levels so if you like your music loud these speakers will do the job. The vr3 is rated to handle up to 250 watts and im sure it can do that. I have them bi-amped which makes a big difference in detail of any genre of music you listen to. (I tried them without being bi-amped and there is a huge difference in sound quality). If you can find a good used pair of these laying around dont hesitate to pick them up!
After 10 years of great service from a Radio Shack 5 disc cd changer which was fried by a lightning strike, I settled on the JVC XLFZ700BK 7-Disc CD Changer because of price, easy availability and compatibility with my new Denon stereo receiver which I also bought via Amazon. In the first few months of use, the JVC XLFZ700BK 7-Disc CD Changer has improved my experience by having two more CD's play than my old 5 CD changer, has a remote functionality via my receiver and has great clarity. The only minor drawbacks are the noisy, clunky sounds when changing CD's to play in random modeand the less random programming than my other CD changer. I was very pleased with Amazon's value price and free shipping.
Why should you get a Haze (UV) filter? The benefits include correcting Ultraviolet (UV) light which may cast a bluish tint to your images and obscure distant details, and protection of your front lens element.The UV-Haze filter will improve your images when photographing mountain and marine scenes, where increased haze threatens to make your photographs indistinct in color and clarity. Be aware that this filter reduces Ultraviolet (UV) haze, and not haze related to other reasons like smog.Photographers tend to debate the protection aspect of UV filters. Some say it will degrade an image to a certain extent and can increase the likelihood of lens flare. These are legitimate concerns that can be minimized with a quality lens filter. If the scene you are shooting doesn't present UV haze concerns, the filter most likely isn't doing anything to improve your image.Hoya has designed the Pro-1 filter with these problems in mind. They applied 12 layers of Super Multicoating to the surfaces of this filter to produce an average transmission of 99.7%. Coupled with maximum surface precision, this allows for increased resistance to flare. Monocoated filters (standard inexpensive type) do not resist flares nearly as much.In my case I shoot quite a bit of amateur softball. Using Canon L lenses (expensive) the last thing I want is to wipe the dust off my front element and accidentally scratch it. I would much rather scratch a filter due to the difference in cost between replacing the filter and repairing the lens.Even though the protection provided by this filter is invaluable when I shoot amateur softball, I leave it on for all shooting scenarios. I wouldn't think of doing so with a low quality UV filter. I only remove it when I am using other filters and I'm not interested in stacking.Another benefit of the Pro-1 series is the double threaded super slim filter 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 stack filters or use on wide angle lenses with less chance of vignetting (unwanted darkening of the image's corners). With the front threaded, this filter will accept lens caps without difficulty.PROS:Double threaded super slim ringIncreased resistance to flareFilters out UV lightProtects front lens elementCONS:Shallow front lens threading
I agree with the 'positives' of other reviewers - it is a nice product, when the connections are functioning.However, after only a few months usage, the power jack of my FIRST Roady2 quickly became loose inside; and haphazardly gave power randomly on-and-off.With warrenty I received another module that lasted a little longer, but the same issue cropped up - bad connection between adapter power plug and module's jack. I've read that other Roady2 users have experienced the same defect. A Delphi associate reluctantly admitted that he's familiar with complaints of this weak link but a repair would cost me more than purchasing a new module.
I used to have the LSi15 Polk Audio speakers but had to downsize. It sounded great but the size was just too much for my limited space, especially for a 5.1 setup. Luckily, I took a chance on these. Stylish, SMALL, and most of all, sounds so good. I am loving it. The sound takes center stage and not the speaker due to its tiny footprint. I didn't expect these speakers to come even close to what I used to have, but I must say, it's almost just as good, if not even better. I use a Sony strda4300es receiver so that helps. Watching movies is pure bliss, like the Last Samurai, that part where the rain is pouring during a duel scene. My dog hid under the table cause the thunder sounded so real.
The sound is incredible! No need for a fancy stereo system--just hook these up to your computer and you can rattle the walls--watch out for falling pictures as you turn up the bass. Easy to install and operate. The volume "mouse" makes adjusting the sound easy and convenient. Even sounds great at low levels. (...) (after $20 rebate and FREE shipping!) It doesn't get any easier!
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!
With many thanks to Book Fan for his very helpful review, I went ahead and purchased this very versatile AM/FM radio recorder/MP3 player from Pogo. I must say, I am very happy that I did. I would have given the radio a five star rating, but due to a few minor but fixable bugs in the firmware, as well as the cryptically written user's manual, I could not. Hopefully Pogo will take the hint from these reviews and strive to propel this amazing little device into Five-stardom territory.First, I should tell you that I'm a high tech gadget guy (degree in computer science, etc.), and love devices like this. On the other hand, my wife is very gadget/tech-toy shy, and is very reluctant to change her ways, once she finds something that works well for her. Even so, after I sat down with the sorry excuse of a manual, the Pogo radio, and a cup of coffee, I studied and familiarized myself completely with the radio's operation. I then transferred my understanding of the radio's basic operation to my wife. To my surprise and delight, she quickly threw away her cassette players, recorders and tapes, and went out on her daily walks with only this very handy, lightweight radio.I purchased the Pogo radio with 256MB internal memory and a separate 1GB SD memory card, since my wife records many hours of an AM radio show every late night/early morning. And because the radio's USB/PC interface doesn't enable direct access to the radio's external memory card, I also had to purchase a USB to SD card adapter to upload the resulting MP3 recordings to my PC's hard drive. I should not have had to make this purchase, and believe the ability to upload from the radio's external memory card should be considered an item for a future firmware bug fix by Pogo's programmers.Another bug fix that Pogo should consider for this potentially excellent device should be to simplify the resulting filename for the recorded MP3s. As Book Fan stated, After the shows are recorded from the radio, they wind up in the "Voice" mode file list with their titles looking like very long, scrolling, binary bytes of data, instead of something looking like English. It should be a very simple matter to modify the title format into one with the month/date/day shown more intelligibly for the novice user.The AM and FM reception of this unit is surprisingly good in our location, even better than the much larger radio we were using to record to my wife's cassette tapes. This is quite a pleasant surprise for us, since we can now have much more room available on our hutch shelves, with us now only needing this one very small device rather than a large cassette tape recorder and large AM/FM radio. The AM/FM to MP3 recordings are very clear, even with the voice sampling rate at the lowest setting. This low sample rate sampling also increases the number of 4 hour shows that we can record in a row without having to erase or upload them to the PC for storing, burning onto CD or e-mailing (as long as it's done legally, of course).The unit is so light (unlike the iPOD) that you can easily carry it hung about your neck with the included lanyard, or in your shirt pocket. You'll hardly notice it's there, except for the high quality sound that will be playing in your ears from the very high quality ear buds that come with the unit.Do yourself a favor and go ahead with this purchase. My wife and I are happy we did, as it has liberated us from making any more purchases of messy space-occupying cassette tapes and recorders. She really loves it, and we believe you will too!
The camera is great, but does not come with batteries. Add another $10 to the purchase price.
Flawless writing at 10x. Highly recommended. All of my computers have Poineer BR burners now. I have never burned a coaster with these disks and I've burned over 1000 of them.
I was so excited that not only did I buy a Zune mp3 player for way less than in major retail stores, but I received the benefits usually seen at major stores. This service plan is great, and I will continue to buy from Amazon!
I'm a big fan of rechargeable batteries. I'm also a big fan of quality. I think it's more economical to buy more expensive things that last longer than to buy cheap things that break down after one or two uses, forcing you to buy more. With this charger/battery combo, you get both: long lasting cells and a charger that keeps them in the best possible condition.I have purchased a few chargers/batteries in the past, and I've always been disappointed. When I purchased an Energizer combo, I hated the fact that I had to put in two batteries at a time just to charge. If I only had one battery that needed charging, then the other battery would get quickly degraded because of the excess current. Those chargers are made just so battery companies can feel good about themselves for offering a "eco-friendly" solution. In actuality, they're just purchasing a cheap rechargeable battery and charger from an OEM supplier, and putting their name on it. Sadly, for companies such as Energizer and Duracell, brand name doesn't equal quality. The batteries barely hold a charge and when put into use, they don't even last as long as disposable batteries. Adding to the insult, they charge a premium for them. Never again will I buy Duracell or Energizer.I can't say the same about the PowerEx charger. I was a bit hesitant about buying this charger, because of the price, but after reading the reviews, I pulled the trigger. The charger is worth every penny.. It charges eight batteries individually; no more doubling-up. It has a soft-charge feature, which I always use when I can to preserve the life of the cells, and a condition feature, which as the name states, reconditions older batteries to extend or rejuvenate old cells. It's recommended to use this feature every ten charges to keep the cells in optimal condition.Overall, spend the money and get this product. You won't be disappointed.
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.
These headphones are great while they last. The first pair I had only lasted about a year, but I bought another pair as they fit well and have excellent sound quality. Hopefully, my second pair will have a longer life.
I think it's safe to say that 90% of the people out there could buy this unit, plug it in, and be up and running instantly with the default configuration. From that respect, it's a good unit, nice interface, easy to set up, and reasonably reliable.If, on the other hand, you're part of the infamous &quot;other 10%&quot; who want to do some hosting, forward some ports, or run some fancy internet-based applications, you should probably move up to a professional-quality router. There are only a limited number of forwarding and triggering commands you can put in (which seems to be a limit of the interface, not necessarily of the hardware). The product also lacks a number of would-be-useful features such as blocking out hostile IP addresses, forwarding ports based on host header, remote access from outside of your local network, and any kind of reporting/status indicators that would assure you the firewall is in fact even working.
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 purchased this as a gift. The first time it was used, the CD drive worked once for a few minutes and never worked again. It would just keep searching for a CD and never find it. We tried new music CDs right out of the package, MP3 CDs, older music CDs and nothing worked. It wouldn't recognize that we had a CD.I returned the first one thinking that any product has a few defects in it. Got the replacement and it was worse, if possible. It never worked at all.To be fair, the tape and the radio parts of the unit worked fine, but the CD part (which is what we really wanted) never worked at all. I have purchased many CD players before and never had one that didn't work. It's not that difficult a product to produce. This product is obviously not manufactured with any kind of quality control.I would NOT recommend this item to anyone. Perhaps we may have gotten a good unit if we had tried again, but for me, two defective units in a row is too much.
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.
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!
The camera was well packaged and the delivery was prompt; exactly the day it was promised.
I bought this player for my nephew(age15) one year ago. After the first month it wouldn't work. called and they refused a new one, only rebuilt. OK. Sent it back and 4 1/2 months later it stopped playing again. They refused him any replacement, partial payment to fix it, no solution to the problem. I am sitting here with this $179.MP3 player that doesn't work, that I can now get for $119 and am not sure what to do with it. Do I throw it away, can it be fixed(again). I would not buy any Creative product again. EVER
SDHC cards are now amazingly cheap, so if your device can handle it, it doesn't make sense to go smaller. This card performs very quickly in a Panasonic TZ5 camera. There is only minimal delay when capturing 9M stills or HD video. As usual, great service from Amazon.
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 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.
This is simply a nice camera case. It has a great quality and measures up to the grade expected from a Canon product. It light weight yet still durable to the daily damage a do to it from normal wear and tear. I would buy this again it I ever lost it...and it's real leather.
GREAT PRODUCT...........TOOK ON VACATION IT HELPED.......WE ALWAYS GET LOST.........TOMTOM TOOK US RIGHT TO THE DOOR........LOVE IT....AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT!
I ordered this product after my previous cassette adapter stopped working in my car. When I first put it in, I was thrilled to hear how clear the sound was. However, after I drove over a speed bump it started ejecting itself about every 5 seconds, so I panicked in thinking that it was suddenly incompatible with my car stereo. I then decided to push the cassette adapter further into the stereo, and that fixed the problem altogether. All things considered, this is a very decent cassette adapter with great sound quality, and I can only hope that it will outlive my last cassette adapter.
This and other products like it are NOT wireless. They work over your building's electrical wires. Somebody should force them to take them off the market. Do not be ripped off by the misrepresented product description.
very happy with this product,use it to play golf and can say that it works good.
I got these headphones three months ago. They are working fine inspite of my rough handling and the sound quality is quite ok. Actually, that's what you get for that price. :-)However, the main reason for low rating of this product is that they are very uncomfortable if you plan to use them for more than an hour or so. Your ears and back of head starts to pain.
I give this product 4 stars because once I figured out how to use it in Windows 7 it worked great! However the install process took some time to figure out. If it wasn't for the problems getting it to work properly I would give it 5 Stars.However, Here is the fix so that people don't have to figure it out like I did.If you are a Windows 7 User, Go To Start menu> Control Panel> Hardware & Sound> Sound. Then click on the Recording Tab and right click in a blank area in the list of devices. Make sure that "Show Disabled Devices" is check-marked. radioShark will show up as an "Analog Connector". Right Click on it and go to Properties>Click the listen tab> Check "Listen to this device". I later went and unchecked the "Listen To This Device" because it was causing an echo, however the device didn't work until I did it in the first place.It is a bit of a process to get it working in Windows 7. (Running it in Compatibility will do you no good, just follow the instructions above)Once you get the product working, you will be impressed. Absolutely great tuning (In the City of Boston), with top notch sound quality and the recording features have worked and include a lot of options (Including a setting for recurring daily recording of my favorite talk show). I am saving programming in high quality MP3s and it sounds excellent. Integration with Itunes seems rather easy as well. The Software is very easy to use, and hasn't crashed at all. I think this thing is awesome! Highly recommended.
I just got back from a two week vacation and I used this lock for the first time. I looked all over the place and aside from the plumbing under the sinks -- which didn't seem like a good idea -- the only place I could loop it to was the bedframe. This is in no way critical of the device; just you might want to consider what you're going to attach it to.The only flaw was a bit of a burr in the cable sticking through the plastic coating, which I filed down. You might want to inspect it when you take it out of the box so you don't get surprised and bleed all over the place.The cable is of course vulnerable if a thief has a substantial pair of cutters; I lost a bicycle locked with the same kind of cable many years back. But this seems like a good-enough product, considering that limitation.
I don't know where to start. It's sharp, fast, silent, beautiful. It takes amazing pictures especially in the dark. this was one of my favorite lenses and I really wish I could have kept It but I needed a 70-200 f4L. Highly recommended this lens, on a crop sensor it's equivalent to a 135mm and is great for shows, and such where it tends to be dark. Amazing for portraits as well.
DO NOT BY OVERPRICED JL EQUIPMENT> HAD A 12W7 and a JL HD1200 AMP&lt; BOTH ARE GARBAGE AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES> WHEN YOU CONTACT STEVE AT JL AUDIO HE WILL GIVE YOU 50 EXCUSES WHY JL DOESNT WORK IN CARS. APPARENTLY THERES A CHASSIS PROBLEM WITH CARS. GO WITH FOSGATE YOU WILL NOT LOSE>
Kit contained everything I needed to put an aftermarket stereo in my Mercury Cougar. Everything went together well and looked great when done.
I am a money manager in NYC. I probably read over 150 pages of research everyday. In order for me to track ideas and not forget things it is important for me to have some sort of method to organize this information overload. My first purchase was the IRIS Executive pen. It did a horrible job of converting written text into MS WORD, the error rate was over 50% and made the task of cleaning it up twice what it would of been if I just decided to type it. I returned it within 5 days. I went ahead and purchased the C-PEN (with a return policy). What a Difference! I can run through 100 pages of research and condense it into 2 pages with minimal errors. Not only does it create legible conversion (over 90%) but once you lift the pen it creates a space for you..(no need to hit a button on pen) This is probably the only one that should be invested in, they have the idea and technology down pat. C-PEN has made my life easier!
I like this headset, it's lightweight and comfortable with good quality sound. I only wish it had a volume control so that I could increase the volume.It is often hard to hear quiet talkers on this headset.
I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural West Africa from 2009-2011. I was posted in a little village far away from any sort of news/entertainment. I spent countless nights listening to this radio, mainly BBC world service, sometimes some music and sometimes just slowly turning the knob and finding some pretty strange things. I've never used any other shortwave radio, so I'm not going to try and compare it to anything, all I can say is that I was very happy with it. Seems like the four AA batteries lasted a few weeks even with a few hours of use per day.I did have a little issue with using the included antenna, the long wire. It worked well at first but then something happened and it stopped helping the reception, indeed, the reception got worse when I plugged it in. I don't really have an explanation. But I wasn't too concerned about it since I still got my daily news.
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.
I think Barbara should READ!!! The total description, quantity & price are there.
Got the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L IIUSM ultra wide angle zoom lens a couple of weeks ago and it is just amazing!
I had this chrger for aweek. It doesnt stay in the socket of the wall and it doesnt work now at all. Im very careful with it. But it just turned of and it wont charge
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.
The camera is pretty good. I wish there was less noise when zoomed in to 100%I haven't had any problems with it but I wish it had image stabilization sometimes. Colors look good to me but there is always the noise/blurriness problem.The form factor of the camera is ok but it's really really small. I'm a bigger guy so it is a big downside. (But all cameras at this price are made for children's hands.)It's a good buy for anything less than two hundred dollars.(Don't buy it from DBROTH though)
This cooler is the perfect size for the PS3 with one caveat: You have to raise the PS3 by a fraction of an inch with some clear rubber bumpers from the dollar store so the fans can pull air underneath the PS3.In terms of its use for a laptop, it was designed to be resting on a flat surface. I guess you can use it on your lap, but it would not be comfortable at all.
Hello All,I bought the Legacy LA660 for my cabin cruiser boat and its a great bang-for-the-buck! I have it wired in a tri-mode config with 6 1/2 inch on the sides and a 10 inch Alpine s-type in a ported box and man it booms great! I have had many amps and although its no Punch or Kicker, they cannot touch it for the money! Check out the other Legacy amps on Amazon. I also own the Legacy LA2389.Eddie
I am very happy with this product. It's affordable and it works great. Set up is incredibly simple and the sound is great. I'm actually jammin' to it right now! What sealed the deal is that it comes with a remote and it charges the ipod when not in use. The only downside is that the clock is way too small, so don't toss out your old alarm clock!
I bought this board to replace a blown board in my Gateway 840GM Media Center PC. Wow! This board is awesome! Gateway could not sell me an original factory board so I had to go out and do some research on my own. Well sort of on my own...Intel was a BIG help in finding me a great replacement. Turns out, this board was the board that Gateway used for my factory board but couldn't sell it to me. Well I'm glad Intel would.I'm writing this review over 6 months after making my purchase and installing it. It has been stable and reliable. I love how fast it is and how it takes advantage of the latest technology and my dual processors.I recently went to Intel's site to see if there were any driver updates and was plesantly surprised by how up to date the drivers are. The board actually comes with a utility to do this automatically but I chose not to install it since I like doing this kind of think on my own.The onboard video has not been any issue even when doing high end video editing. There are slots for adding your own video card if you prefer.I have added a ton of USB 2.0 and Firewire pieces of hardware and have not had any issues.Did I mention how fast this board is with my Dual Core Pentium D 2.8 Ghz processor? I love this board.
This is the best camera for it's price (range). It has 85% of all the features that are found on most high end expensive 35mm SLR cameras. It's autofocus system is the same as ELAN 7 but minus the eye control. The only Problem I have with it is that it is small. I have small hands and yet I have problem gripping it with my right hand. The solution is to buy the BP-200 battery pack as it extends the grip are further and allow you to take vertical pictures using the vertical shutter button on the battery pack.If you buy the EOS rebel 2000 body with the BP-200 battery pack and the EF 28-135mm Image Stabilizer USM Zoom lens then you are all set to take the best pictures you can in it's price range.Oh yes, add the 420EX flash and you should be all set.Why do I say it's the best 35mm SLR camera to buy when you can a Point and Shoot camera? Because in Picture/Full-Auto Mode it is just like a point and shoot camera, it even refuses to take a picture unless the &quot;subject&quot; is in sharp focus.Hint: buy good lenses to take good quality pictures.
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've had this player for a little over 2 years and was happy with it until the middle of last week. Now after reading through some reviews, it looks like I'm just one of the many that had the DVD side of the player fail completely.On a positive note, up until the point it failed, both the DVD and VCR worked great. But while watching an episode of The Family Guy on DVD last week, the scene froze and no buttons had any effect. I unplugged it and it hasn't read another DVD since. It tries for a few seconds and then I get the word "Error." Just for fun, I even tried opening it up and fidgeting with the laser, moving it back and forth, but it looks like the DVD functionality is gone for good. :-(
This battery did not work in our camera. It fit. It charged, but it did not work in the camera.
Needed a portable screen at a reasonable cost for my American Legion post where cash is a bit tight. Screen has turned out to be perfect in every way. It is very well made, easy to set up and gives a great image.
I was looking for an inexpensive way to play my ipod through my home theater system or any speakers and i found it here... great sound quality, takes about 15 seconds to connect... had no issues EXCEPT finding a way to connect it to a stereo that doesn't have 2 auxiliary in connections, only one audio in connection....i'm sure there's a way to connect it to that as well using other connections, but this worked perfectly with the home theater system it was originally intended for!
It's a good product,for the fact that the speakers i needed this for is the perfect weight for this to hold,
The system operates with a Direct TV remote with a few stipulations. The AV equipment must not "see" the IR signal from the converted remote (that still also operates as an IR device), and the N.G Remote Control Extender at the same time, or the remote may not operate the equipment properly.Battery charge life is fairly short. Even though the Extender charges the batteries and keeps a spare charged, it is a nuisance to change to a freshly charged battery as often as is necessary.Operating range is pretty short unless the battery charge is quite fresh.
Logitech's Wireless Music System was easy to set up (granted you've used your USB port on your computer before, and plugged inputs into the back of your receiver/stereo before).Bought it for my parents, because my mom is always frustrated with the interference she gets with her favorite classical radio stations.Their PC, running XP, had no hesitation accepting the little device, I just plugged it in and after a restart, it was broadcasting their computer's sounds. The receiver device was easy as well.Took me a moment to coordinate the volume control on the computer with the volume control on the Logitech receiver and the volume control on their stereo -- so there wouldn't be a dramatic volume change switching from the Logitech input to others.Mom was thrilled.Then it just quit. The little USB device just didn't power up. No issue with the computer.Drag.Buy something that perhaps costs more but sold by a company with a better reliability track record than Logitech.
Excellent product. works with my Canon 7D and Olympus Ep-1 without having to worry about flash's high voltage that could damage low voltage electronic circuit on DSLR. I only had this product for a week now and have only praise for it. Recommended.
The camera is amazing. Especially considering the price.The pic quality is good. Its light weight. The lense cover turns the camera on as well as protects the lense from dirt and dust.5(x) digital zoom is surprisingly clear.The Cammera didn't need drivers to be installed for it to work on Win 2000. As soon as the USB port was plugged in from pc to camera Windows installed the Cammera as its own drive. From there its as simple as drag and drop.The few downfalls with the camera are that it is a bit to big to throw in your pocket.No optical zoom.The USB cable isn't the standard type, so this particular cable is the only one you can use to transfer files.Over All, Definatly a very nice product.
love this keyboard --- the lighted board allows you to see without turning on overhead lights --- keyboard setup is great -- my son has also had this keyboard for a few years and recomended it highly
I've been using this since late February of this year (2011). Both ends of the cable fit into their respective parts perfectly, i.e., the motherboard and the SATA drive.One good feature this cable has is its ability to fit its right-angle end onto the SATA drive using some sort of clip that makes it easy to attach to the drive without it slipping. And the clip makes it easy to remove the cable from the drive without having to use force - just press down on the clip and it's on & off.
Headphones advertised as "noise canceling". I could hear more sound happening outside of the headphones than I could from the inside. Ended up returning them. Not worth purchasing if you're looking for something that will block out exterior sound.
This router i purchased thinking it would be able to rout a full 10Mbit input and it could only rout a small 1Mbit and it caused my speeds to decrease from 750KBps with out a router to 14 to 40KBps with it.. I also had bad connection problems and the screens came up garbled a lot on the web.. and connetions were allways getting reset.. so i returned this product and am now happy with my NetGear RT311 router which can support a lot of speed and more features then this one can
I bought this so I could use it with my 3G iPod. Now, given that it's older, but still the box said that it was supported. I dropped my iPod in and music sprung to life right away. Great news! But wait ... when I went to use the remote I found that any features having to do with the iPod itself (pause, skip, etc) wouldn't work. The features having to do with the machine itself (power, volume) worked just fine.My conclusion: despite claiming to fully support 3G iPods, it really only has a one way connection (iPod -> machine) and no ability to send instructions (pause, next, etc) to the iPod from the machine.I go to give the company a call and not only does their 800 number not answer with some sort of company greeting, but I immediately get sent to a answering machine. After realizing, unhappily, that I was not going to get a person or even any help, I was even more unhappy when told, by the machine, that "The message service is full. Sorry. Goodbye!"I'm returning this to the store right away.
As others have said this is a great cable lock. I'll try not to repeat what has already been said.SECURITY:This has "flat" keys but they are not simple keys; their groove pattern is sort of three-dimensional. I don't think you're going to get them duplicated at your local hardware store. Register them at the Kensington web site so you can get them replaced if you lose them.There are many stories and videos on the web showing how to easily defeat the cylindrical locks that are used on less expensive cable locks but none of that stuff will work here!CONVENIENCE:The cable comes with a clip attached to it that keeps the cable coiled neatly when not in use. It is well made and works great. See one of my uploaded images.Since the clip is permanently attached to the cable this remains a "one piece" solution with no little parts to get lost or separated from the cable lock. ("one piece" except for the keys, of course)HOWTO:When I first tried to use this lock it took me a minute and some minor frustration to figure it out so I have uploaded an image and will give a little explanation here. I do notice that a fair number of other reviews also mention some confusion and frustration over the workings of the lock mechanism. I hope the following helps ...* Always hold the cylinder marked with the "K" lock symbol with one hand while turning the key with the other (see uploaded image). Because the cable attachment provides a more prominent hand-hold it is tempting to hold on to it while turning the key but the cable attachment spins freely and has no relation to the locking mechanism so holding it will not accomplish anything except by chance, leading to confusion. This may be the most important point.* The uploaded image shows the locking mechanism in the locked position. The key is turned fully counterclockwise. This is the only position in which the key can be inserted or removed. The lock's T-bar will NOT go into nor come out of the slot on the device being protected when in this position.* To insert the lock's T-bar into the slot you need to first turn the key as far as you can (180 degrees) clockwise. That puts the lock on the unlocked position and allows the T-bar to be inserted into the slot. In the unlocked position the T-bar lines up with the pair of pins forming an overall flat shape that will fit into the slot.* Once the lock's T-bar is in the slot turn the key as far as you can (180 degrees) counterclockwise. This puts the lock back into the locked position and allows you to remove the key. Be sure the T-bar is fully inserted into the slot before turning the key. If it is not, this is where you might damage the surface or any outer plastic layer of your laptop.* Take note of the orientation of the key with respect to the T-bar and the T-bar with respect to the pins when it is in both the locked and the unlocked positions. This will help you line things up when inserting the T-bar into the slot. This may be the second most important point.I'm sure you could figure that out all by yourself but this will give you something to think about and the pictures something to look at while you wait for yours to be delivered!
I am impressed with the versatility of the 970. SACD's, even though I have to play them through the receiver's analogue 5.1 inputs, sound absolutely stunning.DVD's is another matter. Some DVD's play the previews before the movie with excellent video that is well defined with excellent color and detail. But, when the movie starts, the picture is too dark -- backgrounds are too black. I have tried all the adjustments both on the Oppie and my Dell LCD. Other DVD movies are fantastic without any need for adjustments. Most of my DVDs come from Netflix rentals. So I don't understand the differences. Because of this confusion, I downgraded the star rating to 4. Otherwise, the 970 is a wonderful value both for audio and video.
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.
Just purchased and tested the Transcend SDHC 8GB memory card in a Sanyo Xacti camcorder and in a Nikon D80. The chip worked fine in both.Don't forget to format your new chip in the device. Only takes a second.
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.
This notebook light is excellent! The only problem I have with it is it is so bright that you have to keep it lowered towards the keyboard so it doesn't reflect on the screen. This results in the light getting inyour way a little bit when you are trying to type.
I use these when I run and I love them. They fit which is most important to me. They got here quickly after purchase.
I have not listened to IM716 but I have Etymotic ER6 (plus Weston UM2) and Etymotic IEMs are of excellent quality. IM716 is based on Etymotic ER4P which is highly rated in head-fi. IM716 is significantly cheaper than ER4P (infact its cheaper than ER6)The point I want to make is IEM(In Ear Monitor) does not have Active Noise cancellation. They provide isolation from outside noise if inserted properly into ear canal.IEM's are not for everyone. If you are comfortable with one this is a great deal.
Worked great! Needed my bedroom TV to sync with my basement TV for DISH. Couldn't get it to work till we purchased this extender.
Ken Rockwell said in his review of the D7000 that this lens didn't fit. Lies. Got it two days ago and have been dropping my jaw ever since. I'll put some pictures up that I took today of my wife's and my eyes. Go check them out. FYI, tripod is almost necessary in every situation. Vibration Reduction would have been an intensely good choice. And like others have stated, the autofocus is crap. It searches all over the place. But if you're using this for its intended purpose of getting up in the grill of whatever you're photographing, then autofocus shouldn't be on anyway. Oh, and the barrol of the lens extends the whole thing to twice its original length. AND, sorry, and it's not a fixed 2.8. When you're focusing on something right at its minimal focus distance of around 11 inches, the f-stop is 5.8 I think. OK, THAT"S IT. Check out the eye photos in the gallery for this lens.
it did indeed have the battery, and the cost was $30 less than listed here (and it's listed here as being a Target item).My player looks identical to the one in the picture, and it is working fine thus far.It is a hot pink color, and it comes with headphones, an adapter for regular plugs, a car adapter, a rechargeable battery, and audio/video cables. It did not come with a carrying case.I am enjoying this player so far.Good stuff:1) headphones actually have decent sound and are comfortable around-the-neck style;2) regular adapter does indeed have a decent length cord. My player is hooked up to my computer desk, which is near my bed, and the cord allows me to have the player halfway across my queen bed, which is perfect viewing distance for me;3) the swivel screen is lovely, and you can even flip it so that it's flat and facing up (if that makes any sense to you; what I mean is that the player can be turned into a "play tablet," of sorts);4) the battery is easy to attach to the player, and it can be stored apart, cutting down on the weight of the player (good thing, as carrying around some horribly heavy dvd player isn't on my list of fun things I gotta do); and5) the picture quality is good.Minuses:1) Isn't supposed to play dvd +/- rw disks, according to the booklet that explains its capabilities; and2) sure could use slightly less flimsy-feeling plastic in the body of the player (but then, it'd be heavier, so I guess it's not the worst trade-off you could make).So far--two thumbs up!
How much can you say about a multiple connection surge extension plug? It took a very long time to get here.
After trying other earphones, the Etymotic's are by far the best I havetried. I would highly recommend these.
I am happy with this cable. It appears to be well made and looks great. Seems to work flawlessly.
Purchased worked for a week. Waited 2 weeks for replacement. Updated replacement it worked for a week. Asking for another new remote that works. Have not heard from them.
Fits perfectly well and is firm enough to grip it tightly. The product I got was infact better than the lens cap I got with my actual camera. Completely satisfied with the product and recommend it without doubt.
Don't buy this product, you'll be paying $12+shipping for a piece of plastic that will stay in your camera bag. This diffuser is way too small to do anything at all, your pictures may even come out more harshly lit because of the wider area that the flash hits. If you must buy something than spend your money on a bounce card, it'll produce far better results than this piece of junk.
fresh install of windows 7 ultimate detected this card on boot. my onboard ethernet port stopped working so i formatted pc it was clutterd had 20gb space free out of 3 tbs put this in pc and first boot it detected and installed drivers. went to device manager and selected the card hit update drivers and it updated to realtek's latest drivers.fast easy and back to gaming lag free
Every house should have a Grundig S350 Deluxe. Big, brawny, "grabbing" in all the hard-to-get stations with ease, championing a big antenna that says this radio means serious business, the Grundig S350 Deluxe version, is a bigger, better version of the old Grundig S350. The speaker on the Deluxe is bigger and brighter. Whereas your fancy digital preset radios often sound like tin, the Grundig S350 DL has depth. Is it a perfect radio? No. You don't have presets in spite of the digital read-out. You get a little AM overload. Here in Los Angeles I get overload on 1150 so that I'm listening to two shows at once. Also the cheaper (and cheaper built) GE Superradio boasts an internal AM ferrite antenna twice the size and as a result gets slightly better AM.If you're looking for a radio with similar features as the Grundig S350 DL but erases its weakness--no presets and AM overload, then you might want to check out the Grundig G4000A. It's the same price as the S350 and its speaker is surprisingly good for a digital preset shortwave radio. Or you might look at the stunning Kaito 1103 or its more expensive cousin the Eton E5. But even if you get a fancy preset radio, every house should have the big easy-to-use Grundig S350 Deluxe.
I ordered these earbuds as a companion to my new Zen. These earbuds are the absolute worst I've used. Even the Phillips el-cheapos I purchased at WalMart have dramatically better sound reproduction than these. To top it all off, the manufacturer won't respond to my request for a refund "within 30 days." Don't waste your money.
I bought this for my camera it was a great price and I couln't believe how cheap it was.
As other reviewers point out, the light is very bright, but it is focused on such a tiny area of my keyboard that it is difficult to see the keys around the outside edges.But that is the least of this notebook light's problems. When I plug the light into my Mac iBook's USB port, it is impossible to get a good, solid fit, and that alone causes quite a bit of unwanted give. Adding to this problem, the arm is very flimsy and unstable. The least bit of vibration causes it to sag out of shape bit-by-bit, to the point that it is no longer aimed where it was needed - so annoying! Good luck using this thing on an airplane with any turbulence (one of the primary reasons I bought it).In my experience, this is a poorly made product that is not worth the hassle of constant adjustment. Would never purchase again!
I love this case. It is an excellent snug fitting case. It holds the camera to prevent it slipping out. The size is small enough to fit into a pants or shirt pocket. the magnetic catch is easy to flip open or closed. A top quality feel about this item. I recommend it if you own a Nikon camera.
Received in decent time and in good shape. Now on my new camera and working as it should.
Superb sound, easy to use, never a problem even after 2 months of daily usage. Better for gaming than for listening to music as bass is a bit on the week side. Light weight makes easy for extended use. Good for VOIP.
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!
This was one of my best purchases for the kids. They have been played with so much I couldn't even tell you. They do have a long ranges for kids to play with as well. They are very sturdy as well. Well played with in our house.
I have purchased this wireless router for about 3 weeks, and it still works fine. Easy to install and easy to use.
This product was a replacement for one that was damaged by my maintenance guy. It got really hot when we hooked it up. I'm pretty sure it was involved in my cable box being killed, as it stopped powering on altogether shortly after I hooked this up.
i bought this for my fashion portfolio and i think it's awesome! i love the presentation stand which makes it easy for me to talk and display my work for class reviews. another + would be that i ordered this product and the next morning it arrived!
I have the OS windows ME and have been unable to compelte an installation of this camera! Even with the able assistance of the Dell technicians (who need not have helped at all in my opinion since the problem wasn't with their 4100 machine) some items never register. There is a patch available for ME systems -- but it didn't work either.My next step may be to try and sell the thing on Ebay.
The memory arrived quickly, and was easy to install. Actually, I took the memory out of one computer and put it in another; thus, I upgraded two computers for the price of one upgrade.
We love this camera, and we haven't even begun to explore the manual settings yet. Got it 2 days before our holiday, and with very little experimenting were taking absolutely beautiful pictures. The sunset pictures really amazed me, point & click and end up with beautiful colors & great definition. Loads of fun!
I have had HP printers for a very long time, and have found the original HP inks to be superior to any other.
I bought this to use with AT&T; u-verse, and it just does not work.I've tried every setting on the saucer, and all battery positions for the transmitter in the remote and it does not work.Read the message boards for this item, other users experience the same difficulty.
Glad I found it for my old HP 7-years old Ipaq, which is still working.Good services. Will buy again
A little over a month ago my wife dropped the corded steam iron we had for years and, while it still worked, it wasn't regulating the heat settings as well as it had. So my wife (AKA "The One Who must be obeyed") came to me and told me to get on the Internet and find her a good cordless steam iron. I went first to Amazon to find out what they had to offer, read specs, read reviews, and picked out the Panasonic Cordless Steam Iron with Micro-mist Spray. Having spent a whole 20 minutes on this project, I felt that was good enough, ordered it and went to take a nap. About a week later it showed up on a Friday. On Saturday my wife's sister (AKA "Thorough Pain In The.....")showed up for their weekly Saturday sewing klatsch (ample reason for abolishing Saturdays). They had to iron a bunch of fabrics to get them ready for sewing and the next thing you know they're coming around to tell me how great the iron is. Well, I breathed a big sigh of relief, put on my smug look of "Of course, what'd you expect out of me?" and went and had a beer. My wife has mentioned several time since how much she likes it. As to what they liked about it, I don't have the slightest idea (I'm a guy and have never learned womanspeak). All I know is I'm a hero and can use this as an offset the next time I'm in the doghouse. If you're a guy looking to buy an iron for your wife, buy it; you won't go wrong. If you're a woman, looking to buy one for yourself, what better testimony than has come from two thoroughly nitpicking women.
This bag is smaller than advertised. I have a 17.3" laptop from HP and when I slid the think in i had to pull hard to get the corners of the bag up and over the laptop to be able to close the bag up. I have an old Targus bag at home that has a similar issue with but that my laptop fits in slightly better. The sad part is that bag is made for a 15" laptop. Needless to say this one went back right away to Amazon and I am giving the Targus XL bag a shot.
System looks great. It probably sounds great too. Package comes with 5 speakers, 1 subwoofer, a large assortment of wires and cables, AND NO INSTRUCTIONS !!!! I studied medicine, not acoustic engineering. I called AMAZON, and they told me that I either had to send the system back, at a cost of about $80.00, or contact the manufacturer. None of the websites for "Genius Home theater" are active, so I can't reach them. If anyone out there knows how to hook one of these up, please let me know.Finally got this configured properly. Was actually pretty simple. Guess I'm just dense. Sounds fabulous, and that's really all that counts.
My husband bought me a new laptop and I needed a case for it. He bought this backpack and I love it!! My only complaint is that it's not quite big enough for my laptop - BUT this says that it will hold up to a 17" laptop - mine is 17.3"... so it's to be expected. We can get mine in there, it's just tight - but I know it will hold what they advertise it to hold. It has a lot of pockets, and room for stuff. I think this would be a great case/backpack for a student to carry their laptop and their school supplies and a couple books. The compartment for the laptop is split so there is space for some stuff in that same compartment - power cords, or even a few smallish books etc. Then there is another pretty good size pocket (like the inside of a backpack) where I would expect to put books if I were still in school. There there is a pocket that has a few specialized organizer pieces, for business cards, or pens etc. There is a pocket in there that is big enough to hold my mouse. Plus this came with a cute little pencil pouch so I can store (together) a stash of pens, pencils, highlighters etc. There is another pocket on the front (where they show the 10-key keypad) that would be great for holding your keys or something small like that. It's not padded really well for stuff that needs to be protected, but will hold a fair amount of knick-knack type stuff. The straps on this backpack are super comfy too! My laptop is not really heavy, but it's heavy enough. If the straps weren't cushioned like they are - it would get really old carrying that laptop! The other thing that I thought was pretty cool is there is a "hidden" zipper on each side of the backpack that contain a drink holder net. So if you need to carry something to drink with you, you have spot to put it. The nice thing about the way they did that is when you aren't using them, they hide inside that backpack so they get caught on things or torn up. I haven't used them yet so I can't speak to the sturdiness/quality of the material - but the idea is nice.I will admit that I'm a sucker for a bag/backpack - I always just feel like I need more pockets and more places to put crap - but I really do like this backpack!!
I does what I need it to do. It arrived quickly and was a cheaper option that the CL-41 which I previously used.
I bought these headphones for work to block out my co-workers. They do an amazing job. Also they are comfortable on the head and ears.
I bought CH 700B - portable DVD player from walmart 2 days back. It was an awesome deal which includes the 7&quot; dvd player, carry bag with straps, car adapter, headphones and plays all the formats dvd, vcd, svcd, mp3, jpeg etc. I read a lot of negative feedback about cyberhome products on the net but decided to go for it as it comes cheap and plays everything you want. I wish I had believed all those feedback for the player plays every format except the DVD video !!! It keeps on reading the disc and ultimately stops. sometimes giving the error &quot;insert disc&quot;. I tried all region settings but couldn't succeed. called up the customer support and had to wait for about 45 mins before a lady came on the phone and without extending much help suggested to return the product as it is within the 30 day period. wow ! out of the box dvd player doesn't recognise dvd video format. Awesome QA test this.The cd tray is so lousy I fear if my daughter uses for 4-5 times it will break. One very important drawback is although you are not using the dvd player and it is close, the battery still continues to drain as you cannot switch off the battery !! you need to remove the battery everytime you decide not to use it. mind you the battery lasts about 2.5 hrs when charged. and there are a lot of complaints about cyberhome products (search on google for cyberhome and you will know). well have decided to return the product for good.Hope I can save some time and money for people.Rim.
This is a great card for the price. I had a 8gb card (class 2) that my camera wouldn't even recognise. The camera wouldn't take pictures. I had to have a class 4 or higher card to lmake it work properly. I found this card on Amazon.com for a great price, and now I have a cameera that works like a champ. I am very pleased with this purchase.
I was eager to buy this one, I read so many wonderful reviews on the internet, I saw the beautiful shots in the sample galleries, I was so thrilled, but then I went to the store to try the Canon Pro1 myself and the whole experience was a disaster. If the camera had been made by Kodak or Sony or Minolta, then I would not have been surprised at its akwardness and lack of quality. This is a cheapo piece of garbish, I would not pay more than $100 dollars for it, despite the 8 megapixels advantage. The lens is useless, you can not focus with it. The buton placement does not make any sense, it is not ergonomic either, it feels unconmfortable on your hand. The telefoto lens is too heavy and throws the camera forward. It vibrates when you take a picture. It was a mess. Do yourself a favor and buy any other Canon model, they are all excelent except for this one. I am going to guess that the Pro1 was neither built nor designed in Japan. This is the most &quot;non-Canon&quot; camera you will ever see.
I used these tripod legs with the Manfrotto BOGEN 804RC2 Basic Pan Tilt Head with Quick Release. This is a really sturdy tripod. The legs have adjustable angles so that you can set the tripod low to the ground for macro shots. You can also change the middle bar on which your camera sits so that it is horizontal instead of vertical, making for even better macro shots. I highly recommend it.
Took great pictures for a year and then the power switch got flakey on me. For a while it took two presses to turn it on. Then had to press it repeatedly for 10 seconds then 20. Time got longer to turn it on before I finally sent it in for repair. Estimate was $180 to repair a $250 camera. Ummm, naaahh.
For those audiophiles looking for some feedback on the audio quality of these discs, I found them to have a rich, detailed and noticeably more lively sound on my equipment. Truly excellent sound quality and zero reliability issues so far. BTW, I had to reburn a bunch of CDs I had originally burned onto Memorex several years ago -- stay away from those! Have also used the Maxell and TDK discs, both of which produced good long-term results, but will now use the TY's from here on. Mine came with a "Made in Japan" sticker on the stack cover. Happy listening!
This Unit is more than what I expected. The description does not do it any justice. The maps are excellent and up to date. I would recommend this Garmin to anyone who ask. The neat thing about this is that it has a webupdater that you can update you maps and other features that are on it. They also have a feature on the website where you can pick from an assortment of different vehicle types and colors for your map. This Garmin is pretty much a accurate as they say it is. Once again I highly recommend this product to anybody who is looking for a GPS Unit.
Extremely easy to set up. I had used a wireless router previously, but found I was sensitive to the radio waves (sounded like high-pitched buzzing) and bought this all-wired router instead. When I tried to unplug and replug the new router to further cut down on EMFs during the night, it had trouble reinitializing, but Linksys Tech Support was very helpful in setting up some custom, manual settings to prevent that problem. We are using it with one PC and two Macs, and have no issues with it now.
I have purchased several of thesefor myself and relatives overseas to use with Skype- excellent sound, can't beat the price.
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.
The item shipped fast, was packaged well, and works great! I got a blue 10' cord and it snaps in firmly to my ethernet port. Buy it!
As advertised and quickly shipped! Be sure to go with the 2-pack on the PGI-5 ink since my Canon MP530 eats them 3-4 times faster than the othercartridges.
Don't listen to the negative review below: the item hasn't shipped yet. I saw a prototype at NAB last week, and I was very impressed with the picture quality. They were showing WMV-HD DVDs (German pressings), so it will play those at full res. Not only will it do 1080i, it will do 1080p, according to the brochure, and the salesperson: the first consumer device to support it. Check this out for yourself when it ships in the summer! ( I know I will...)
Well made, loads of room perfect for my son & all his school stuff as well as room for his lap top.
This is a GREAT product when you consider what you paid. My portable MP3-CD player cost about as much and has much less to offer.Just keep in mind; this is a portable tabletop stereo. It is great for smaller rooms like a home office or a bedroom. If you're looking for an earth-shaking, high fidelity boom box, you'll likely be disappointed. But if you're looking for a lightweight, portable stereo that has CD, CD-R, CD-RW &amp; MP3 capability, a digitized AM-FM stereo tuner &amp; cassette with decent sound and all at a relatively inexpensive price, this is definitely the ticket. The sleep timer and the remote are definite plusses too.
Unless you want to continue to have to re-program the stupid remote, this is a waste of money. At least 5 times a day I have to re-program the stupid thing and then it will shut on and off but never actually change the channel.I am super disappointed.
I agree with C.Calvert...I bought mine a month ago and have had no problems with it in or out of the city where I live.We don't have trillions of radio stations as with some other major cities I think... so maybe that makes a little difference.So I agree!...A great deal without having to buy a new car stereo with an external input jack.
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.
noisy even when no nearby channels. useless when frequency is occupied by any transmission, however weak. wish i'd kept my packaging, would certainly not recommend.
I purchased this and installed in a chevy cavalier. installation was easy, the unit works great. the picture quality surpasses my expectations. very satisfied with purchase. saved $500 by purchasing unit thru Amazon.
I used to work in Tech Support where we were plagued with problems with customers who had US Robotics modems. I was told the company had been sold and their problems were behind them. I then made the mistake of buying this adapter because it was on sale.Despite what it proudly displays on the box, this device is not Windows compatible. The contents inside sheepishly explain that it's not recognized by Windows exactly but it'll still work. And it will. For a day or two at best and then you'll have to reboot. Sometimes repeatedly followed by shutdowns. Eventually it will pick up the wireless signal again for a day or two whereupon the cycle will repeat. After a short time period, the software Configuration Utility will not be accessible (literally when you try to open the program nothing happens) and the Adapter will drop the signal from the Router. Considering all of the above, the problem is clearly not in my wireless router. Their Tech Support suggested I change some BIOS settings. Nothing works and I don't feel the average consumer should have to be monkeying around with their BIOS for a piece of equipment labelled as plug and play. This is a poor product. I won't be purchasing anything from US Robotics again.
This review is about my experience with the Sony Reader. I bought my reader last November and downloaded my first book. I loved the reader. It surpassed my expectations until I attempted to download the next two books. Both books resulted in an error message. I was charged for both books. I can go to the library and find my books, but when I click on them to try to read them, I get a message that says I am not authorized to read them on this computer. I sent an e-mail help message and was totld that I would receive a response in 24 hours. Three days later I still had not received a response so I called the help line. I explained the situation to the service rep and was told that he would call back later in the day. He never did. Over the course of the next 20 days I made a total of 10 calls and talked to a rep each time who told me they would call back later the same day. Not one ever called me back. Finally after having my reader about a month and not being able to download books to my computer I called Sony and made arrangements to return the reader. I included a letter explaining all of my attempts to get help from the Ft Myers, FL service center and I thought perhaps some would call me to talk to me about the situation. I purchased over $30 worth of books which will not download to my computer and I was not re-inbursed for them. It appears that Sony is intent on selling product but has no customer service back up. It is strange that the 1st book loaded with no problem and after that would not download. I still go to my account occassionally and try to re-download the books and it fails every time. I loved the reader and would have rated it 5 stars, but it was worth exactly nothing if I could not download books to it. Sony has made no attempt to re-imburse me for the two books which I purchased and was unable to download.
Several months ago I ordered and paid for this Canon toner cartridge. What I received was NOT a Canon cartridge. When I contacted the seller I was told a mistake had been made and I could keep the mistake and receive a partial credit OR return the cartridge and it would be replaced with a Canon product. I returned the cartridge and waited but nothing ever arrived. I checked with UPS and found that my returned cartridge was received so I sent an Email stating that the cartridge was returned and received and that I haven't received the replacement Canon product yet. It' months later and I still haven't received the cartridge or a response to my email.This seems to be the CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH routine. In the sellers original email to me he seemed to have an honest concern to make things right and that I not give him any negative feedback, but after several months of waiting I don't believe this is a dealer that anyone should do business with. I may be out the money but I will have the satisfaction of knowing I have saved a few people the frustration of dealing with them.
I have no complain about this item and it cost me $7 less than my 4GB SanDisk.
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.
cute and pink and easy to use. That's all I wanted for my granddaughter and she is very pleased.
My Epson C44 died after 14 months light use.Got the Canon ip3000.Looks great,sounds great,prints clear and fast.The difference is amazing and it's well built and cheap.Sensibly they have avoided the all in one colour cartridges and those wretched chips .Get one now and enjoy decent prints&#60;sorry Epson&#62;
Camcorder is easy to use and takes good pictures. It is also fun. The only drawback I have found is that sometimes the battery compartment can open if you are trying to put the recorder into a tight container such as the soft pouch you can get for it.
I bought the Ipod and knew immediately that I would destroy it. So, I also bought a case w/an armband. The case I bought was returned to the store the very next day. That's when I went to Amazon and found this solution. I can use my Ipod at work, in the gym and in my vehicle without worrying about beating it to shreds. My friends with Ipods all want this product.
I recently bought 4 of these Mitsubishi HS-HD2000U's brand new and this DVHS deck is very nice. Just connect a single firewire cable from the HDTV to the deck and control the deck through the TV's firewire interface. This is one of the few methods of archiving HDTV content flagged copy once from premium channels like HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax... Sadly newer HDTV's do not come with firewire anymore, so you would connect the firewire from the Mits to your cable box with the firewire cable. Regardless, this deck seems rock solid compared to the JVC D-VHS decks, which I only use for D-Theater playback. You can also connect the deck to your Mac and use their firewire SDK to control the deck.
Although the Dragon speech comes with a headset, this is by far a better quality unit.The ear pieces are well cushioned and comfortable. Especially like the fold up microphone part.By far exceeded the Dragon microphone head set.
The cable simply didn't work for me: I got "USB device not recognized ... some of USB devices has malfunctioned" error whenever I tried to connect a printer. Since it was a new printer as well, I wasted a huge amount of time ruling out a problem with the printer or drivers, until I finally suspected and confirmed that the culprit is the cable. The replacement cable sent by the seller didn't work either, so I switched the brand, and will stay away from Cables To Go in the future.
I have a Toshiba Satellite L505-S6959 notebook with a 16" TruBrite LCD. This bag is perfect for it, even with the extended battery that I bought and causes it to sit raised from the surface. There are several pockets that I use for the cord, a mouse, etc. I like the padded shoulder strap and everything else about it. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
well my mom purchased this for me not even a year ago, i didn't want it because i knew that there was no way that a $50 speakers with a remote control was going to last but i wasn't the one paying for it so i said that's fine and when i plugged it in it worked great for costing $50 and with a remote, i was shocked i must say. but then the control would not work i had to push the buttons hard i seriously thought the control was going to break in half and then to turn the speakers off i would have to push the power button on the actual speakers ( which i didn't mind but) you have to push and hold it until it decides it wants to turn off. well recently it started sounding like a CD was scratched so i wanted to make sure it wasn't my ipod so i listened to the ipod on my headphones and then once again on the speakers(the same song) and it was the speakers so i stopped using them i didn't want to harm my ipod. So as i said i expected it to actually not work for long, i knew it was too good to be trueI am now looking for some new speakers and i am making sure i am reading the reviews not only the good but the bad ones too
I loved the size of the camera, but that has its flaws. A constant problem was red eye. Even with the red eye reduction, it was quite prevalent. I believe, from what I have read, the flash is too close to the lens.
I purchased the D-Link wireless G USB to replace a bad wireless card on a friends Gateway laptop with Win Vista. The install was easy and seamless. The connection setup was just as simple. At times the signal strength would read low but the connection speed was low even though other laptops in the area were reading very good. But I must say unless you were watching the signal strength you would not have noticed. I would buy this product again without hesitation.
Needed a new battery for my 7 year old iBook. While nothing is perfect (4 stars) this was an excellent deal from Amazon. The battery took a charge and after a month I have drained it to less than 15% twice now. That took all day of surfing and sleeping. Overall, I'd buy another if needed.
This case is really big and bulky. If you like to put your palm top in your pocket this not the case for you. You also have to completly remove the palm top from the case to hot sync.
This is an April 2009 edit: we have had our HP 6310 now for 2-1/2 years and it has scanned close to 1500 pages, copied many hundreds, faxed several hundred, and printed over 6000 pages, i.e., 12-15 reams, and is still plugging along just fine. It has worked well, e.g., scanning old financial records and both color and BW family photos into either pdf or jpg files. The ink is expensive, perhaps costing us $50 every three months or so, although we've recently switched to using after-market inks, which seem to work well and are considerably cheaper. The colors come out fine, and we also print out photos on special paper occasionally, which come out looking good. Overall, the versatility and durability, so far, of this unit, has made it a really worthwhile purchase.
The pouch does what it is advertised to do, it covers the Magellan Roadmate. The Roadmate fits snugly inside with no wasted space, but still allows for easily removing the RoadMate. It prevents the screen from getting scratched since it has a soft lining.
What a waste of money. 1.3 megapixels, true -- the pictures come out at 1280x1024 resolution. quality however, so insanely bad, cant believe I spent $56 on this camera. $56 is a lot of money, this camera isnt even worth $10. The pictures are so bad you cant even make out what anything is. its blurry and grainy. Please, dotn buy this camera, the advertisements makes it look so cool because of its sleek design. dont be fooled, save your money.
Wanted a cable to fit a disk drive and did not need to spend the kind of money they wanted at Fry's...this fit.
I really like it.It's an inexpensive alternative to the ipod. And it is so simple to use in conjunction with Windows Media Player 11. You simply connect the device to your computer (which is then reconized by your media player), you drag and drop the files of your choice, you click sync, and voil&agrave; you are ready for the road.
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.
As I stated, don't waste your money on anything this outfit makes. I made the mistake of buying their ANX6090A DVD player. It was priced right and had the features I was looking for at the time. I had 10 DVD's to take on a trip, some new and some rentals, it managed to play one rental DVD and would not play anymore. When I got home from my trip, I contacted the company and after about two weeks they told me to return it for a replacement. I sent it back, at my expense, and after one month they have not sent a replacement. They will not return calls and will not reply to e-mail inquiries. At this point I will just assume that I am out the $165.00 this player has cost me so far. Please learn from my experience and spend your money with a more reputable company. This outfit does not deserve your money.
I researched almost every 5MP camera out there, and in comparison the canon A95 powershot surpasses all others. Although the only complaint seems to be weight, I believe this is attributed to the fact that it takes four AA batteries. However, if you purchase the rechargables, they last forever. I took 12 rechargable batteries with me to my colorado ski trip, and in 7 days not once did I have to replace them! Also, using regular batteries or rechargables is a lot cheaper and more convenient then having to buy the customized batteries for other cameras.What I LOVE about this camera:- there are numerous not-so-happy comments about how long it takes for the canon to take/record the picture. You can change this setting!!!! It's in the manual. ALSO, if you have the factory default setting of "record time" of a pic, you can still take a picture while the camera is recording the previous one. FOr instance, you take a pic, it's on the LCD screen.... you can take another shot right away using the viewfinder. For pics that would involve high speeds where you would like to take a series of shots, you can change the shutter speed manually, or use the fast/slow shutter speed option on the dial- the flip-panel LCD screen is an excellent feature. No worries about scratching the screen especially when extreme skiing and you've got this bad boy in your jacket pocket =)- rechargable battery life is extremely long- the optical combined with the digital zoom allowed for extreme close-ups of the farthest of objects... add the macro function and the quality becomes even better- easy to understand and use even for those unfamiliar with different shutter speeds, aperture values,etc.- quality quality and more quality of photos- color and contrast using various settings amazed me!- I like when previewing my picture that I can see what functions were used when the picture was taken, the histogram display, the white balance effect used, and the date- I love the fact that I don't have to fumble with a lens cap!- it's pict-bridge compatible- the "up to 20" panaramic shots that you can take blew me away! The camera allows you to line up the second picture of your panaramic to the first one you took by showing you the edge of the first panaramic photo!The not so positive effects:- as I sit at my desk pondering my camera, ... I really can't think of a single thing that I didn't like about this camera!I absolutely recommend it!!!
I bought this filter because I shoot at the beach a lot, and we all know salt spray is not good for cameras. This is much easier to clean than a front element, and is very high quality. Unless you are shooting in a very flare-prone situation, you will see no difference in image quality unless you really pixel peep. The brass threads make this filter much easier to take off than other brands which do not use a brass ring.All in all, a very good product if you need some basic protection for your front element. We aware though, that this will not stop things like flying rocks or a drop. Other than that though, very good value.
Works well - after all it is a switch. Did not notice any interference issues.
It works really well. My brother is very happy with it and has recommended to some of his friends
BEWARE. Sony has managed to manufacture a DVD player that will not play DVDs. Of the 20+ DVDs I have put into this player, not one plays without interruption, skipping, stopping, pixellation, or other problems. Several of the DVDs will not even load at all.
...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.
Pros:good quality,roomie (can record alot of lecture time),pretty good detection,slim designUSB drive very usefulno extra software needednice functionsCon:records sounds when handling (need to leave it somewhere undisturbed for recording)right side of stereo headphones stopped working the first dayfiles are not numbered by date / good info, just in increasing numbers
My daughter wanted an IPod for Christmas. I just could not justify the cost. Of course she wanted the blue one which is only available in the 4 gig model. I bought her the 2 gig Zen because I liked the added feature of an FM radio and the cost. I signed up for an Amazon card and got another $30 off.She was disappointed at first but now that she sees she can use the free 30 days of Napster to go and download unlimited songs she is very happy with it. The drop and drag is so easy to use. Now her friends with the IPods are jealous because they have to pay per song.The one negative is the earbuds, they were too big and did not stay in her ears, I even tried it and found they were uncomfortable. We have ordered some gel earbuds and hope that will solve the problem. The sound is great and I love the photo feature!! I wish it could also play games.
This keyboard/trackball is perfect if you aren't at a desk with a good place for a mouse. I actually prefer it to a mouse. And the rf connection means no more dropped typing of letters. Great!
unless you want a bottleof distilled water and something to polish your boots, i would suggest buying something else. this item is the exact definition of a ripoff. i bought this item probably for the same reason a lot of people buy this item: to get a new phono needle. see the thing is, in the item description it says that it comes with 3 EXTRA NEEDLES, only it comes with ZERO NEEDLES. do yourself a favor and do not buy this item, it's a piece of crap.
So with my G4 notebook I'd seen TV tuners available that werent bad but not brilliant. Resolution was poor, pixelation occurred at all too small a window size so I bought one of these (not from here ;) ) and Ive got to say it soutstanding. Main things I like; 1.It looks pretty! It's very hi tech looking in 'Apple aluminum' and doesn't look out of place next to a Plasma or 'stereo' system. 2.It not only records in real MPEG4 without plugins needed (I believe that ElGatos EyeTV does require a proprietary plug in) but also DivX that allows far better compression and integration with Quicktime, iMovie and so on. 3. I don't have imovieHD but when it comes to me (hopefully soon) I'll know that this box will take care of it happily. 4. I think my favorite is using iCal to schedule a recording - what a simple system this is. Select a time and date for a channel and it records straigh to hard drive...I love that part!. If you are familiar with TV times online then titanTV might not be news to you but it was to me...titan Tv allows me to select a show from a live list and it's scheduled, recorded and ready for watching! Overall I've owned the Miglia DVR card for my older G5 and loved it but this has better resolution and better options. The elGato EyeTV (200 i think) is nothing compared to this. Try it, tell a friend, buy two! They're worth it.
Got this for my granddaughter for Christmas. I chose this one after reading other reviews and comparing it to several others coolers.
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!!
Great Cables, I have a Gigabit Network at Home, and these cables are perfect for my Home Entertainment devices, macmini, tv, tivo, xbox, not everything has 10/100/1000 ethernet ports, but having the cables for this cheap of price will allow me to not have to buy another network cable when I swap it out.
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.
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!
This bundle is made for the original first gen PS2. I own the smaller second generation PS2. The remote control works pretty well though, I am enjoying not having a cord strung across the room, and trying to remember which button on the controller does what. The range is really good. I can stand about 15ft away and still control the PS2 (didn't test any farther). The remote and receiver I got shipped doesn't look like the picture. The remote has a few more buttons (like a square, triangle and circle) and the receiver is a little bigger with a throughput. The only troubles I'm having with the remote is the pause button; I can't just press it, I have to rapid click it to get the DVD to pause. I really like the power button on the remote; press to turn on, hold to turn off.Pros:turns the PS2 into a remote controlled DVD playercan power PS2 on/off remotelyremote has menu, power, subtitle, and sound buttonspretty cheap considering the functionalityCons:made for first gen PS2stand DOES NOT fit second gen PS2eject button does nothingWould I buy again? If you use your PS2 for watching DVDs, YES!
Purchased to work with Sony STR DN1000.Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black)Room is 13X22 feet. The bass is very nice. In fact it seems too powerful for the satellite speakers. The case for the sub-woofer is very attractive in an understated way. It does not cry for attention, or mess with room decor. The power saving feature works very well. The Sony manual instructs the user to turn off the power save feature on sub-woofers to avoid having missing bass at odd times. That has never happened, so you can save money without being concerned about problems. The satellite speakers sound good for the size, construction and cost. In the old days a speaker that had good sound also had size and mass. My second choice was the Bose 10 system. I could not get myself to pay double for it as both systems are made in china. The satellite speakers have an odd angled base that require the use of Harman-Kardon speaker stands, unless you are creative. I adapted the simple Atlantic stand with a small piece of wood. You can read how by going to my review for the stand.Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black)The bass can be turned down. I operate at about 1/4 setting for bass. Satellite speakers work well, but must be attached. Simply setting the speakers on furniture is an accident waiting to happen.Overall this system works very well in my house with the Sony receiver.
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?
I love just about everything about this camera. The special battery works well, and can handle hundreds of photos without a recharge if you don't go crazy with the previews. However, if it does run out, you're toast compared to having some AA's on hand.The biggest thing that bugs me about the camera is the easily switchable mode switch. The switch on the upper-right of the camera is too close to the edge, and too easy to chance, which leads to what you expect to be photos being taken as movies. There was a similar problem with the dial used on previous models like the S70.It's not the end of the world, but something that Canon could do better than they have on this camera.I still love the thing and would buy the camera again if mine fell in the lake tomorrow.
Purchased this player to replace an old one: after inserting a DVD and the image appeared, wherever there is high contrast there is an accompanying buzzing noise that cannot be eliminated. When the picture contrast is 'medium' or moderate, the buzz is not so apparent. I won't bother to return it because that would be more trouble than it is worth but will think twice when purchasing a second one for one of my other television locations.
I bought this headset for my cordless phone at home for conference calls and long conversations. The headset fits well on my ear and the sound quality is good. Nobody has ever told me that they couldnt hear me, so I assume the microphone is also good. I've used the headset many times now and the only improvement I would make is for it to fit tighter on my ear and to be a bit louder.
Should safeguard your PDA from accidental falls. Looks nice. But you will have to remove the jacket for syncing purposes.
There are plenty of choices, if you're in the market for iPod speakers, and I don't recommend this one. The big problem is the volume control. Polk decided to utilize (+)/(-) buttons for this feature, rather than a continuous control. The effect is that low-level listening (I bought this for my office) is almost impossible. The speakers are either too loud or too quiet. The control itself seems pretty flimsy, since the first unit I received was defective and had to be returned. Polk seems sort of confused about the issue, too. The one-page user manual that accompanies the unit states that the user may have to adjust the iPod volume, along with the miDock volume, to attain a satisfactory volume. The various iPods I've tried on the unit have no effect on the volume (regardless of the iPod volume).
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT SO I COULD TAPE MY GRANDSON'S FOOTBALL GAMES. ONE BATTERY LASTED ONE GAME AND WOULD NOT EVEN HINT OF CHARGING. THE OTHER IS FINE AND I USE IT WHEN I CANNOT GET AC POWER. I E-MAILED THE COMPANY AND DID NOT GET ANY RESPONCE. THESE PRODUCTS HAVE A TWO YEAR GUARANTEE. IT IS ON PAPER, BUT NOT WORTH THE PAPER IT IS ON.
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).
I have found better hardware in my toilet. The first unit that I bought didn't work out of the box. The second unit worked only after much fussing and hair pulling. The instructions were not helpful in connecting my PC to it. Trial and error and searching the internet for non-Maxtor help did the trick. After about two weeks the noise started, then stopped, then started, then stopped, then started... The USB ports were amazingly slow when accessing a second drive, and the printer server function worked a total of once. After about nine months it stopped being recognized on my network altogether: lights flashed inconsistently and no number of power cycles got it to respond even when using a cross-over cable connected directly to my PC. To say the MSS II is crap is generous. I am not surprised to see it no longer available on Amazon.
I was recently in Germany on business and away from my cradle. My Palm experienced a hard reset (first time ever!). I lost all my data :-(Luckily, earlier that day I had backed up all my data on my Palm to MemorySafe. Using Memorysafe flash software, I was able to plug in MemorySafe and restore my data on the spot.Danke MemorySafe!
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.
I have used Canon inks in my i9900 and am now selling photographs. The only ink to touch my printer.
Nothing special to say here. Bought it for a Nikon S52 digital camera and works fine. But than again, I never bought a memory card that didn't work. Shipping was fast and great!
I really love the quality of the scans that I have made. This scanner scans quick and clear (my old scanner scanned really slow and very dark). However, I have had a strange problem with installation. Every once in a while, my usb port will not find the scanner and I have to reinstall the driver. This has only happened twice and does not take more than a minute, but it is still annoying. The lid is designed to raise slightly so that you can scan a thick book, however, you cannot remove the lid if you want to scan objects. Overall, I am very pleased with the scanner.
Got this case for my Palm IIIxe.. Really surprised and impressed with the quality and feel of it. It's really sporty, but nice enough that I'm not embarassed to take it with me to a business meeting. It protects the palm really well when dropped because it is padded quite nicely.The only thing I wish it had was some kind of clip or some method of attaching it to my body. The palm by itself fits quite nicely into pockets, but when it's in the case, it's a little too bulky for pockets. So a clip to attach to the belt would be good.Funny story...I was standing in line at the western union desk at Kmart, and put my palm down on the counter to fill out the form. To make this really short, I forgot to pick the palm back up and walked out of the place with the palm sitting on the counter. I came back an hour later (in a frantic urgent state of mind) and was pleasantly surprised that my palm was still sitting right where I left it. Moral of story:1) This case needs a clip to fasten to one's body.2) The case is very nice looking. I believe that nobody touched it because they may have thought that it was a piece of merchandise that someone decided they didn't want at the last minute, so they ditched it at the counter.Overall, though, it's a fine product. Oh, and it has a pocket inside for business cards, etc.
The very best thing one can say about a data card is that you never have to think about it. Received the data card, installed it, and forgot it - Fantastic.
This keyboard has changed the way I use my iPaq. I've always used it for maintaining my calendar and task lists, but for most other things is was a used mainly for reference/read only. Any data entry intensive tasks were done either on my desktop and synced up, or through Pocket-Controller so I could use my desktop's keyboard.With the slim keyboard I now use my iPaq for a lot more document creation. More notes. More to-dos. More emails, which can be sent the next time I sync up. Writing presentations with Pocket Slides is actually fun, now, and so is working with Word and Excel. Meetings have never been so productive.I've tried cheaper keyboards and full-screen touch keyboards but they never worked well for me. In stark contrast this unit feels great, works great and I can even drop it into the cradle and sync up without having to remove the keyboard!
Nice price for the double ink kit. I bought this when I ordered the four color ink cartridges. They offered a better price if I ordered both, and yes I did.
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 take this radio fishing and the temperature reading is really nice. Great reception and loud crisp audio. I use NIMH rechargeable batteries with this radio and they work great.
I used this thumbdrive w/ my desktop, no poblem. Pluged it into my laptop nothing other than suggestions to format. I checked it back on my desktop still ok. Both are running xp SP2, long story shortened, I finaly hit ok on the format option as Imation says is no problem, it nevers complete the format, on ether machine nor can it be read.
We bought two of these units for our kids, and one has stopped working. When discs are loaded, the unit continues to display "no disc." We didn't get it for anything except playing DVDs, so it's now completely useless to us. The kids took good care of the players, so I can't blame the problem on abuse.While I realize they are a fairly inexpensive product, I was hoping for a little more. I liked that these units came with adapters for use in the car and home. It didn't take my kids long to understand how to use them.I am curious at how the positive reviewers felt six months or a year later because I have read elsewhere about this product failing. A 90-day warranty is basically useless.
This mouse is great!!, easy to install and you don't have to worry about anythingelse.
I am very satisfied and happy because the product arrived just in time, attention and speed was great, I highly recommend them. thanks
I bought one. I've owned dozens of pieces of audio/video equipment during my lifetime. Never have I experienced anything this bad. The "auto azimuth adjust" didn't work half the time and required ejection/reinsertion to bypass it and adjust manually. The front panel controls (stop, eject, ff, play, etc) didn't work at all. I sent it back to Sony (at a cost to me of nearly $30) for "repair." They sent it back to me two weeks later, claiming it was repaired. I discovered that it still malfunctioned as described above. They wouldn't refund me, even though the unit was still within the 90 day warranty. The best they could offer was an exchange on a "refurbished" unit (i.e. someone else's old headache).This thing wasn't worth any additional hassles, expenses or time on my part, so I just threw it in the trash and ordered a JVC for $40 less.Save yourself the headache and the money and buy something else (JVC, Panasonic, etc). Sony's VCRs have consistently rated low in Consumer Reports, etc. It was my mistake for not paying more attention to that information.This is REAL JUNK, folks. It even LOOKS like junk (cheap casing, chintzy cable connectors, etc).
This tv has the most beautiful picture, even very up close, in HD. I have cable with an HD cable box. The color is beautiful, the picture unbelievably clear, and I have no regrets.
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!
It seems to work fine, so far. It's lighter weight than I expected so it seems flimsy but because of the price I think it's reasonable. I compared this to a Cuisinart and found that they are of equal quality but the price is lower on this model.
This remote is a great one for my Sylvania tv. I could not find another one that would let me set my tv for sleep. Sylvania did not make a replacement remote. There does not have to be any setting for this remote. It works right out of the box. Bought from Amazon.com
The cable DOES have the "Sony" logo on it - in accordance with its advertised name. The cable looks very solidly, precisely made; is not too fragile, too thin. It arrived well packaged, there was just no invoice included. Considering that the shipping/handling fee was $0 it's a bargain!
Easy to use, great price on Amazon, has expansion slot for up to 2 additional GB. Does not come with an AC adapter. You have to hook the player up to your computer to charge, so your computer has to be on, but the player does have an impressive 20 hour battery life. Not crazy about the ear buds, am going to buy different head set.Don't really know why anyone would buy an Ipod. Just over advertised, I guess. This player is much cheaper and the software is easier to use and manage. I do wish I had paid more attention to the hard drive size. (4GB is 4,000 minutes of music.) Would have probably have ordered the 6GB, but already bought the 2GB micro SD card, so problem is solved.
The product is worth its price. I have been using the usb drive for almost a month, never seen any problems.
First off I am going to say that I am not a connoisseur on the intricate specs of a home theatre receiver. I guess you would say I'm your everyday person that reads the instruction manual & sets it all up. My review will be on the entire home theatre configuration experience. Okay, I purchase the 810 because I just bought a 40 inch Samsung LNT4065 LCD. I had a Sony 5 disc Dream surround system with the 5.1 set up. The Dream system had no HDMI jacks which I needed for the TV & my PS3. I also purchased a Sony SA-W2500 Performance Line 150 Watt Subwoofer as the Sub with the previous system was passive. First I am going to give you my positive feedback on the receiver. The sound is excellent for the price I paid for the receiver. I cant believe I am using the same speakers from the previous Sony Dream system. The sound is crisp & clear & with the powered SUB I really feel the whole theatre experience. That sub shakes my floor. I like the ability to name the inputs. You have a lot of flexibility to configure the sound to your specific needs. The HDMI works very well although I needed to purchase a digital audio cable to achieve optimal sound for the PS3/Blue Ray player. The receiver gives you 3 different digital audio selections (Video, SAT, Coax) to configure with the numerous video Inputs. I played the XMEN United Blue Ray dvd & the sound & the picture quality was mesmerizing.Now for the cons... Like I said I am not a guru on home theatre configurations, so lets just say I had some difficulty getting it together. The setup was rather cumbersome & downright confusing.. My guess is that this receiver has a lot of bells & whistles, but there are so many that one might have trouble ringing & blowing them all. I have a Direct TV DVR(non-high def, red, yellow, white out), VCR(red, yellow, white out), PS3 (HDMI out, digital out), Samsung LCD(HDMI out). I had to call Sony support for assistance twice because I had to get another rep because the 1st was, ..Ill tell you in a minute lol. I am going to tell you that the support was TERRIBLE. They were available, but had no knowledge of the unit. You can tell it was a foreigner that had no knowledge about the unit but who was reading from a support manual giving instruction. At 1st I couldn't get picture thru the satellite receiver. Turned out it was because even though I had the HDMI hookup from the receiver to the TV, I had to run a yellow video from the TV to the receiver to pick up picture for the non high def DVR & VCR. Sorry folks, just didn't know that. Then I couldn't get sound. The tech told me to disconnect all of the speakers from the receiver & connect them again. I was furious because I had already calibrated the sound to the speakers & the woofer before I contacted Sony & the sound worked FINE. He told me it was necessary because they may have gotten shorted out while we were "moving things around" during the trouble shooting for the picture problem. This was ridiculous because I didn't move anything to disturb the wiring. After arguing with him I finally disconnected all of the wires and labeled every single one with tape. It took me twenty minutes to do this. LET ME ADD THAT SONY NEEDS TO HAVE THE OLD FASHION SPEAKER CLAMPS ON THE BACK OF THEIR RECEIVERS BECAUSE IT IS A PAIN IN THE A** SCREWING IN ALL OF THOSE WIRE JACKS. They are really hard to reach & if you aren't careful the wires can come loose while screwing them in. After I disconnected & reconnected the wires I WAS NOT surprised that I still could not get sound. The tech WAS surprised & he suggested that I disconnect the wires from the receiver AGAIN & run the wires to the old DVD receiver because he felt the speakers may be defective. What an idiot... I told him that I would call back because I was frustrated & needed to take a break when in fact I decided to figure it out myself because I knew the problem was something much simpler. Turned out it was because the volume was too high & when changing inputs the receiver has a built in safety feature that mutes the sound when the volume is too high to protect the speakers. I then called back because I could not get video to the PS3/Blue ray player. The tech offered little assistance because she was not knowledgeable about the setup of the PS3 config. She was smarter than the 1st tech though. She basically assured me that I had the hookup correct & I figured out that a software patch was necessary to use the HDMI port on the PS3. That was why It couldn't get a signal to the receiver because basically the port was not activated because I had previously used the conventional red/white/yellow config. The patch was downloaded from Sony & it worked like a charm. Then I notice that even though the picture was excellent I was missing the rich sound that I had before with the conventional config. That's when I figured out that this could be achieved by using the digital sound capability. I ran to Best Buy & bought a fiber optic digital audio cable, assigned the port to the input through the receiver, configured it through the sound settings on the PS3 & the sound was back.So overall I love the receiver. For the money you cant beat it & the sound is VERY good. But don't call SONY for help. You will probably know more than they do...
Keeps my PC cool and pretty quiet, my power supply is louder than this fan. Highly recommend.
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.
1. The price was so low I figured what the heck...2. It arrived almost instantly (using free shipping) and I was really happy that my iPod's screen indicated that it was charging perfectly!Note: iPods are very "picky" when it comes to charging. Even the powered hub's USB ports I use with my iMac will not charge my iPod correctly, my iPod wants to be plugged into one of the computers USB ports instead; so you can image how happy I was when my iPod also "accepted" this low cost charging system!3. The retractable cable is very nice and with some gentle handling, I bet it lasts as long as mu iPod.4. The retractable cable also will allow you to substitute it for Apple's syncing/charging wire so it can act as a backup should you ever need it! IThe retractable cable alone is worth the price of the entire kit!5. The only thing that I would have like improved is if the prongs of the 110 VAC module folded into the module body for traveling like the ones on my Panasonic Camera's charging unit (It's design rates an A+).I'm telling all my friends with iPods about this charger...
Very disappointing. The construction (rubber gaskets cheap) and the plastic chasis were of low quality. The unit is not very practical, requiring 6 &quot;C&quot; batteries that drain quickly. The A/C power cord (not included) can't really be used in the shower.Although the buttons function well, ultimately the poor audio quality couldn't justify the cost.
The picture was nice and the functions worked very well.The viewing angle was messed up on the first one. The picture could be easily viewed from the top but not from the bottom. It also put horrible lines on our satalite and cable TV even though the digital picture frame was 10 feet from the TV. Bad EMI and it was still there when I used an EMI supressor on the power line.I returned it and when it was sent back to me, the viewing angle was still messed up but the TV interference was better. The store had attempted to fix the unit and failed.I returned it and gave up.
Very, Very, Very raw device with very adventure OS and application. I've bought it due to of wide range of announced abilities, but the software is unreliable and every 20 min crashed the Helio. The Helio kill batteries in 1 day using. The synchronization process stupid and works exactly like other Helio application.END
Needed a new receiver to power a 600 disk CD jukebox for our salon and spa. Excellent response and sound quality delivery.Delivery of product was also prompt.An excellent value!
I respectfully disagree with the reviewer who gave this product 1 star. I have had mine for several years; been droped a couple of times and it keeps on going. Try doing that with a 2 or 3 megapixel camera. It comes with a lot of softwear, Ulead Photo; Adobe; and it's own PC-CAM CENTER; where you can download your pic's transfere them to an ALBUM create several albums. I use mine to download pic's on items I sell on ebay. The photos are good but not as good as higher priced camera. Other features I that I really like is that it doubles as a webcam which I use to talk to ppl online. Has a delayed shutter, auto/manual flash Hi/low density pic, which sounds like the 1 star reviewer wasn't aware of. Has a 30 second video feature to make a short movie. Another feature is it can take 5 or 6 pic's in rapid sucession; and all this for around 50 bux new!!!I have bought several as gifts for children of friends and family who are going off to college and for relatives so we can all chat to each other online (does not come with a mic) which is a heck of a lot cheaper than a $60.00 phone bill each month; and everone loves their 350.I don't understand the other reviewer's complaints, but you don't buy a Subaru (no offence to Subaru owners) and expect a to run or ride or have the amenities of a Lincoln Continental.I base my ratings on the following* initial cost* features* ease of use* value for the amount spent* Quality
These headphones were probably my worst buy of the year. As a musician sound quality and crispness is very important. These headphones have neither. Its true I really should suck it up and buy a pair of bose but once again as a musician I am poor.These headphones don't compete with the standard iPod earbuds as far as performance. As confort goes the sony's are fantastic but thats as far as it goes. Poor volume range and quality make for an extremely bad buy. If you like the sony's spend 5 or 10 bucks more and get the 81's (MUCH BETTER).
I really wish I could give this product, and Toshiba, zero stars.I had an older Toshiba combo unit for about five years, and it worked great, until recently. Then it started to shut off after brief periods of time. It got worse and worse until it just wouldn't stay on at all. It was out of warranty, and was pretty old by "disposable" consumer electronics standards, so I went looking for a new one.I saw the reviews here on Amazon for the MW14F52, and they sounded great. I also own a Toshiba laptop that I love, and have had no issues with, so I decided to have a little brand loyalty and buy the Toshiba MW14F52. That and I found a great deal on another retailer's site, and could get it for less than 50% of the typical retail price. So, I went for it.Big mistake! The unit was in use for less than three weeks before it had the SAME problem. Further research on other Toshiba combo models revealed many customer complaints of the same issue, and stories of getting repairs done under warranty, only to have the problem resurface after the warranty was up. This is clearly a design issue that Toshiba refuses to acknowledge or correct. I called Toshiba customer "support" to request a refund, which they of course refused, and I was told I have to get it repaired.So, now I'm jumping through Toshiba's little hoops to bring it to an "approved service center" in my area. Once it is repaired, I will be getting rid of this unit in any way possible, hopefully recouping some of my money in the process.I have already purchased another TV, from Sylvania this time. Hopefully that will not turn out to be another very expensive lesson learned.
This speaker system is outstanding. I hooked it up to my Onkyo (5.1) receiver and it blows you away. Movie dialogues come out clear and when the fight scene begins hang on to your chair, I am saying goodbye to the $10 movie tickets. Overall the base is superb, sometimes you don't even need the subwoofer. As for music the radio sounds great (dependent on signal) and the mp3 player even better. The speakers are on the larger side, but if you don't care about that, go for it. Best value for your money.
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.
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.
Bought these for my wife. In the limited time we've had them, she says they give her a great listening experience and completely cut out all outside noise. That's important when there are kids, pets and a noisy husband in the home.
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
After reading all of the good reviews about this VCR I decided to buy it. It had all of the features I wanted. It worked fine for about three hours and then failed to record. I dont think any of the VCR's made today are any good. I have determined that any thing made in CHINA is JUNK.
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.
I had been using Canon 50mm 1.2L with 5D Mark II for years. I am wedding photographer. The Canon filter is just fine. But in some extreme conditions like back light and reflection form surround objects, it just fails. Check out my picture comparison and it tells the whole story.
I use this card in my camera to record HD video it works well. i would buy again if I needed one
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.
I could not believe how easy it is to set up. I had it set up and everything in my house networked in under an hour. I am using it to network a PC, 2 Laptops, and a Mac. I can now surf the internet from anywhere in or around my house!
The wireless adapter did not work....still could not receive signal to remote computer from router...finally used adapter through electrical outlet works great.
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 purchased the Philips DVP5900 in March 2006 from Best Buy. The cost was $100.00, which was approximately half the price other brands with HDMI capability. I also purchased the extended 4 year warranty (performance guarantee) offered through Best Buy for $25.00. So I'm in a total of $125 + tax, that pretty cheap for a DVD player guaranteed to work for the next 4 years!! In 4 years I will throw this unit in the garbage and go get the next great technology on the market. I use to buy only top end Audio & Video equipment for big $$$$$ only to realize that a year later it was outdated.As stated in other reviews the HDMI cable is not supplied and you require this cable for the units video upscaling feature to work. I found that these cables were quite expensive in the store, ranging from $40-$150 in price. However, I was able to purchase one off Ebay for $11.00 with shipping and it works great!After reading several other reviews, I realized that there was a firmware update available at the Philips web site that allow the "Coax Digital Output" to send audio signals to my Home theater receiver which is does not have and HDMI input. I followed the website instructions and burned the firmware update onto a CD and played the disk in the unit and presto!! Firmware updated complete (Very Easy!!)Now this all said let's talk about the unit's performance. I hooked up the Philips DVP5900 to my Toshiba 57" (57H84) Rear Projection HDTV. I played a move that I own and know well to see the difference. My Wife and I were AMAZED!!!!! The picture color and clarity was incredible!! I use to think that my digital satellite picture was clear, well not compared to this unit! I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this unit. I can not say the unit will perform over time, however that is why I purchased the 4-year performance guarantee that was offered through Best Buy.
This product works well enough and has an extensive amount of memory. It is more than enough unless you take an insane amount of pictures or you want to take a 50 min video, in which case I recommend you just buy a digital camcorder. If you are thinking about getting the 512 or bigger i would not recommend it because you will probably find that you simply dont need that much space. However, if I could do it all over again I would buy the SanDisk which works just as well for half the price.
Watch out. The mouse seemed to work fine. However, all of a sudden the pointer motion became sporatic and jumpy. Turns out any time my wireless G network got heavy traffic (a different computer running a backup to the server) the mouse got interference. I tried it several times and confirmed 100% this to be the case. Back it goes.
I have this headset from past an year, I have purchased many other headsets but no one could beat the sound quality of this. Its a perfect one.The only disadvantage would be that its a neckband, you wouldnt feel it comfortable wearing it and leaning back it would hurt your ears. but overall its the best so far i had.
If you want to best DDR2 800 memory then get these.i can honestly say after using it that these sticks are better than cosrair/kingston.
I was an early adopter of this TV. I bought it to use as a computer screen/TV screen. It serves its purpose very well. With the PIP, I can browse the net and watch TV at the same time. I can't think of any other way to consume more media at one time :) Hooked up to my PC with a DVI cable, games look excellent. There is little to no ghosting (some noticeable in HL 2, but better than most regular LCD monitors I've found) and colors are sharp. However, hooked up to my Gamecube (with standard cables) the quality sucks and there is a lot of ghosting. With standard definition TV signal, the quality is also poor. I have been told though, that pretty much all LCD's are this way with standard definition, that is why when you go to the big electronic stores they ALWAYS have the LCD's on High Def signals. PLEASE keep this in mind, because you may be very dissapointed if you are expecting an improvement in standard definition signal. You are most likely to experience a degradation from a standard tube TV. However, when hooked up to High Def that quality is excellent. If you have a Media PC like me, this is the perfect fit. Running Power DVD for my DVD's, and using the Logitech Z-5500 THX computer speakers, with this TV, and you are looking at a very very nice Home Theater setup for very cheap. That is where the true value of this set comes in, you get 27" of desktop real estate for less than $700 bucks. Keep in mind that the resolution doesn't go higher than 1280x720, so this is a slight drawback. However, if you are concerned about PC games, keep in mind that you can keep the resolution lower and turn up graphics features such as AA, AF. I recommend this set highly, given how much the pro's outweigh the con's.
My teapot came with the entire top completely shattered, due to the way it was packed and handled on its way to me. I wish I could rate it more highly, but I never even got to use it. :( I'm going to use the refunded cost to buy a glass pot at a local store and I'll order the tea flowers separately.
At various office stores USB 2.0 cables cost upwards of $35.00 - I got this one with gold connectors, for much less, and shipping was super-fast. The most important thing, when I used it to connect my printer/scanner to my computer, it worked like a charm.I'd buy more cables from Tripp Lite without hesitation.
This "Thinkpad T60 Series 6-Cell Battery" is not "by Lenovo" as represented. It is not fully compatable with this laptop and raises some concern on my part.
I had been shopping the Nikon 775 when a ritz camera salesman pointed this out. For the money and a 6x zoom lense I decided to give it a try, and I have been impressed. I used to do some serious photography with medium format camera's, but sold them all years ago to pursue other interest. I waited on the digital craze until the camera's became a little better and cheaper, but at my wife's insistance bought a digital camera so that we could have something to record family events. I wanted one that would not be difficult for my wife and kids to use, as well as something that would take good photos. This is the camera. I have had no mechanical problems with it, and it works like a dream. It is difficult to take photos inside if the light is low, however I've found it easier to just turn on an extra light. I am a little bummed that the lens is not threaded to take filters, so you have to be carefule not to scratch the lens. Given the current choices, I would buy this camera again. If you have any concerns about mechanical failure, buy it from a dealer that backs up their product. This is the first time I have bought from Ritz, and was competely satisfied with their service. Fuji if your listening, fix your low light problems, thread your lenses, and I'll probably buy your next version as well!
Not always compatible in the US! I didn't read all of the reviews carefully and bought the high rated Sekonic L-358 from Amazon. The meter itself works great. The problem came when I wanted to use it with my Pocket Wizards via the optional radio unit. The meter I received from Amazon was the CE model with frequencies to be used in Europe. So, my FCC pocket wizards will not receive when I try to use the light meter to fire and measure flash & lights. If you want your light meter to be used with a studio light or field flash set-up (and you eventually will), get the FCC model (it's on the sticker in the middle of the back of the unit)if you live in the US or Canada. If you live in Europe, get the CE model. Nowhere in the product description did it indicate that this was the European (CE)model. In fact, it said that it was only available for shipping to the United States! Just be careful. Check out the following[...]I gave it one star so that potential buyers would read it and not make my mistake.
This product works just like it is supposed to work.It seems pretty reliable too, it has been in my attic (110+ degrees in summer and mid-20s in winter) and did not cause any problems.The important thing about this unit (or any amplifier for that matter) is, it has to be as close as possible to the antenna. If you have an antenna in the attic and if this amplifier is in your living room (after losing 6-10 dB), the 24 dB amplification will not be sufficient to re-generate the digital signal.
This cable does not function as a double link cable. I'm trying to drive a display at 2560x1440, and there is massive distortion with this cable. Other double link cables work fine in my setup.The construction seems fine, and for a lower resolution monitor it would probably work fine. However, for a hi-res monitor you should look for another supplier.
This receiver unexpectedly turned off during the warranty period. It was more of a distraction than a problem, so I decided not to bother JVC with a repair request. After the warranty expired, however, the receiver would not stay on. So I wrote to JVC, explained that the problem surfaced during the warranty period, and asked if JVC would therefore be kind enough to repair it within the warranty. In response, JVC's "Customer Care Coodinator" (Betty Sierra) told me that JVC would charge me full price for both parts and service to repair the receiver. She also structured the arrangement so that I would have to ship the unit outside of the city in which I live and, to boot, pay the shipping cost.I have written JVC and asked for reconsideration of this decision and will update this posting with its answer.
The Sharp Aquos LC32D42U is a great TV. I did some research before buying and discovered what is hard to find in the Sharp specs. First, the 40U is NOT made by Sharp in a Sharp factory. It is a Sharp branded set much like their lower priced line of silver faced TVs. The 41U is the 2005 model. I can't tell the differences from any specs I could find.The biggest surprise was the delivery. Amazon's shipper, EGL, first called on Sunday to ask what day I wanted it delivered. Then, to my surprise, they unboxed and installed the stand. Quite unexpected and the equal of any local big box store. Best of all, the delivery was free.Great set, great service, happy customer. Couldn't ask for more.
If you are looking for a 35MM point-and-shoot zoom, don't look any farther than this little beauty. It takes great pictures, the flash is automatic and unobtrusive, and the little extras (timer, extra flash modes, water resistant, date&amp;time stamp) just make it better. What I really like about it is its small size. It easily fits into a pocket or comfortably in your hand, so taking quick snapshots is a breeze. No fumbling around in a camera case (or even removing it from a carrying case) is necessary ... just open it, point, and click!One note: It doesn't come with the required battery (DL123).
I LOVE this thing, had it for 5 months now. It is easy to use, easy to upload pics to PC. The ZOOM is FANTASTIC. Preview screen is big. I even bought a refurbished one and I have had NO problems at all. Can not use regular alkaline batteries in this. I have rechargeable ones which I don't care for cause you have to always have them charging. I got one "CRV3 Kodak" non- rechargeable battery with the camera and it lasted me for 2 months before it died and I was using flash and d/l them online with the same battery. I bought a lot of them on Amazon or ebay for cheap. Def the way to go if your traveling.
Yes, it's really wonderfull for restoring very old B/W negative films. I am using it with negative films that are 60 or 70 years old and the result is incredible
I've had two of these units for a few years now. Yesterday I found one of the units sizzling and popping and melting the covers off of the batteries it was charging, which were expressing foul fumes and noxious liquid. Not sure why these units don't have some kind of fail-safe on board. Thermometer technology is fairly well understood these days.f
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 use these in the office and they work great. They are comfortable for hours and sound great.
This was an awesome solution to hiding my peripherals. I found that I had to mount it in the dead center of my Samsung 60" plasma as the TV sends out all sorts of interfering IR signals. This is NOT a flaw in the Hotlink product. Just a major challenge with the TV setup. This works great with our AT&T; Uverse Box as well.We mounted the TV on the wall and ran the repeater through the wall to a closet on the other side and you'd never notice a difference with the right remote control. Our logitech universal Harmony remote works great, but the remote that came with the Uverse box must not be as powerful as you have to hold it at just the right angle to get it to bounce all the way to the IR taped to the back of the TV.Hightly recommended, but understand that you will have to play with it quite a bit to get the settings just right. I only wish my Uverse remote was more powerful so that we could use it without the strain as well. Great Job Hotlink!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
As someone with a lot of experience with in-ear headphones hopefully I can shed some light for those looking for the "perfect pair." When I first started looking for in-ears, there were a lot of reviews, but very few who cross referenced the various products available. Hopefully this review will help to address that issue. I work as an audio professional. Unlike some of my colleagues, I recognize that this does not make my opinion any more important than anyone else's. I have found through working in studios that there is a huge variety in what people find to be "great sound." What I personally favor is neutrality. This will bias my review. Some people prefer some coloration to their sound (like grados), and that works for them.For those of you who have never worn in ear headphones, it could be a new and unpleasant experience. If you are like me, however, it will be one of the greatest discoveries of your life. Through experiments with my friends and family, I have found that no one model of in-ears fits everyone the same, so it is probably best to try a bunch before making a big investment if possible.I have owned the Shure E2c & E4c, the Ultimate Ears 5 Pro, as well as the Etymotic ER-6i & ER-4P. I have also tried the new bose in-ears.The first pair I owned was the E2c from Shure. These headphones got me into the in-ear market and impressed me how much better the idea of blocking sound was than trying to cancel it, which always turned out poorly to my ears."Where did the music go?""I don't know. I guess it got canceled."I was also impressed by the fact I didn't need to walk around with big studio headphones on to get good sound. I did however find the bass was somewhat overblown and the sound muffled. They are also somewhat bulky.This led me to the Shure E4c, a great pair of headphones. I have found, for the shape of my ears, these to be the most comfortable headphones out there, and a noticeable improvement over the E2c. The sound is great as well. My only complaint is that the high end can get harsh at times and I found myself having to EQ some records to prevent the highs from killing my ears. They have a good amount of bass, but it is not as clear as some other headphones.After owning the E4c model for a long time, I decided to move on to the Ultimate Ears 5 Pros. I have to admit I didn't really like these headphones, but I can see why some people would. They don't fit as deep into your ears as any other model I've owned, which some people might prefer. Unfortunately this also means that they don't block sound as well either. Second, the sound is less natural. The high end is thin and the bass is over-hyped. I would describe it as a scooped-mid sound which makes the bass forceful and the highs sparkle, but fatigued my ears and left out some of the most pleasing frequencies.I decided to return the UE5 Pros after one on the earphones started crackling intermittently (I hear they are very reliable, just not my pair). I replaced them with the ER-6i model from Etymotic. I have a love/hate relationship with these headphones, but I will still give them 5 stars. First of all, the love. They fit very deep in your ears, but I found them to be comfortable and noticed that they blocked outside sound better than any other headphones I had tried. The sound is very natural. Not everyone likes this, but I was in love. Do not buy these headphones if you are looking for a lot of bass. They do, however, have great bass definition, better than the E4c from Shure. My main problem with these headphones is that they are delicate. See other reviews on this topic. Etymotic really should address this issue. Overall I found these to be vastly superior to the Shure E2c and the Bose, which are in the same price range.After loving the ER-6i, I decided to step up to the ER-4P. This is currently my all-time favorite pair of headphones. More so even than any expensive studio pair I have owned. These headphones are expensive for walking around town and most people will balk at the price, but I have found them to be worth it. They fit pretty much the same as the ER-6i, but are more durable. The bass is stronger than the ER-6i and the highs are cleaner. All around a very natural even sound that has very little color to it. For anyone who records out there this is a great choice because not only does it block out a lot of sound, but because they are in-ears, there is no leakage into the mic, which can be a hassle.I tried the bose in-ears when a colleague brought them to work, but do not own them. We all found they had greatly exaggerated bass and didn't sound very good. But I only heard them once.Thanks for reading and I hope this can help you in your search for "great sound."
Syntax clearly states that their warranty is only good for the origninal purchaser. I got my daughter one as a gift, gave it to her bran new, in the factory sealed box and Syntax refuses to honor the warranty, (and yes I calld everywere and tried everything).
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.
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 absolutely love this camera. I bought it on sale, not knowing as much as I could have known about digi cams, but I wasn't disappointed. It takes extremely sharp pictures, has alot of settings you can change (if you like to move away from the point-and-shoot simplicity) and of course, has the great Carl Zeiss lens. I would recommened its older brother, the DSCP200, since it has a bigger LCD screen, but 2 of the modes on the wheel seem to missing from the DSCP150 to the 200. Definately get a 1 gig memory stick, because its hard to downsize from 7.2 megapixels if you don't have to.
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 ..
The item received is not Vanguard, but rather Digital Matrex, a more generic name. Physically, it looks identical to the Vanguard, except for the missing "Vanguard" label on the plastic clip.It's made in China, but seems to work as advertised. I put my beefy Fuji A205 camera on it and it seems to hold up fine with the rubber ball feets holding it firmly on the table. Legs are bendable in all angles. This would be very usefull as a portable quick tripod for still shots from a table or most surfaces.I would buy it again, but I wish seller would use correct brand name. This is false advertisement. If not for this, I would have given it 5 stars.
Reliable, great sound quality, decent reception. Battery cover is difficult to open. I'm not a big fan of the headphones the walkman came with, so I use others.
Hi,I bought the Cyberhome portable 7&amp;quot; DVD player,Model CH-LDV 700B before I found this web site.Wow I couldn't believe how right these people were.This unit has a terrible design flaw, you charge the battery and when you go to use it the next day , it's dead! That was enough for me i sent it back for a refund.
Like the title says, this is the best 3 bucks I've ever spent. Truly amazing product for cheap cheap price.
This printer may be an ink hog (I'll reserve judgment on that), but the setup to connect the HP 6310 Printer to my router via Ethernet cable, and use it wirelessly with my Apple MacBook running OS 10.4.11.For over a year I've been unable to use my old network printer setup due to changes in Apple's software (though it could be a configuration issue with my home network, my failure to sacrifice a goat before reinstalling the print server, or the phase of the moon - who knows?). At any rate, I decided that this printer would be the best solution to the problem, considering the age of my old HP 7130.The new all-in-one has a considerably smaller footprint on the desk, though it is a less sturdy machine than the old 20-pound tank. I had installed the software from HP's website the night before the printer arrived, so the actual setup took less than 10 minutes, and the printer was recognized immediately.Print quality is excellent, even at the most ink-stingy quality.
Why do you continue to want a review? I can not review an item that was sent without a label or marking of any kind. What I don't know about this product is how I review it.I DON'T KNOW WHAT I RECIEVED. Got It?C.Smith
$90.00 and the thing lasted for less than a year?!?!? It still plays CDs, barely: I can't move forward or back from one song to another, only play the disc straight through; the Play button doesn't work--to restart it I have to pull the head set and/or the plug-in (when I am using AC instead of battery power) out and then plug it back in, or sometimes open the case and then re-close it; and the volume button no longer works either, it's stuck at one volume permanently...Up until these problems started arising, about 7 months after I bought it, I thought this was one of the best CD players I'd ever had... I don't use it for mp3s, so I can't comment on that.But I like the wrap around over-the-ear phones, and I LOVE the hand strap!! That was one of the best features! Makes it so much easier to carry in your hand. I'm looking for one now that has a handstrap but is NOT this brand/modelThere are an excessive amount of directions to get it to do everything it can do, but I just set it up for what I wanted and never changed it again.Still the lack of longevity alone makes me say "don't buy it"The one I had prior cost me $50 and lasted almost 3 years, even though I dropped it 3 or 4 times.
It works just the way I imagined it! Easy to use. Card reader ROCKS. I don't have to keep switching out DVDs. Nothing better for a long trip! GET IT!
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.
This machine should make all the PDA makers lower their eyes in shame and head back to the drawing boards--it defies the imagination! You take it out of the box, turn it on and you are on your way! It just WORKS, perfectly, beautifully, as you'd hope and expect. It's smart, well-programmed, and very easy to use. It has SO many points of interest--you just press "Gas Station" and it takes you to the nearest one. So friendly, so enjoyable to use and it has changed our life! Now, I don't plan how to get anywhere--I just TomTom Go!I want to emphasize the simple operation of the unit and the intuitive touch-screen commands. The lack of physical buttons only means that there is nothing to memorize or fumble with. It is brilliantly executed on every level.I also want to point out the excellent mapping software (occasionally it does some weird things and picks an odd route, but it always gets you there).In sum, this is a product you take out of the box, turn on, and go. It does just what you'd dream it would do: navigate you to addresses, restaurants, and myriad other points of interest, with clarity, precision and excellent audio-visual guidance. I truly cannot imagine what else one could expect from such a device.
I purchased these headphones in 2009 (3 years ago). My daughter took them to kindergarten for computer time and broke the plug off them. I called the company (assuming they wouldn't do anything since it had been 3 years since we bought them) noting the limited lifetime warranty for this product. I received a call back from a very helpful representative within a couple of hours. He was very nice and said they would ship out a replacement pair today. What great customer service!
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.
Not a bad product, but has very little bass response and the weather channel does not come in very well, no matter where the antenna is positioned
Allows full Gigabit speeds and the 3 that I purchased were very flexible. Three feet for me was enough since is for connecting from my modem to a router and a computer close by. Price was good too.
I am so very happy with this lens I couldn't help but give it 5 stars. I am a hobbyist, but I shoot a whole lot of pictures. I was expecting this lens to be a little hard to focus after reading some of the reviews, but I was wrong. I have taken some of the sharpest pictures I have ever taken with this lens. I have found my sweet spot on the aperture to be at f.8. The pictures are so sharp at that setting. With the aperture at f.1.4 the bokeh is wonderful. I have found that 30MM is a good all around focal length for a prime lens. If anything ever happens to this lens I will surely grieve until I can replace it.
Well as the title reads its an adapter. The only thing i can say is the adapter fit well and I saw no defects visable. The connection was solid and was using on a 50 inch plasma with 1080p with perfect clarity.
My old perc lost it's knob and I bought this one. I am enjoying it, although it doesn't seem to make as good a coffee as my older/heavier percolator. It seems like the stainless on this model is lighter/thinner than my old one. For the price, I am happy enough, and this one does perc much faster!
We have been using this for more than a year now and it has never given us any trouble. Price was good and it plays DivX, which was a big reason I bought this. It comes with 2 sets of headphones which is a plus point.
I am not sure why Mr. Yee said it is only for small DSLR and no lens inserts, I strongly disagree.I can fit my Canon 7D with 100mm L Macro lens on the body. (or 24mm L Prime with hood on)7D is only smaller than 1D series, and bigger than any other Canon family cameras.This bag can fit larger DSLR!Plus 580EX II on one side, and another L lens at another side (up to EF 70-200 f4L lens).All of them are divided and protected with soft pad that came with this camera bag.This bag does have Lens Inserts!I can also add a rain cover, 3 solid and thick white, grey, black card at the rear zip insert.Plus batteries, battery chargers, filter, a can of compress air, lens pens, water sprayer, card reader, 500GB portable HDD, and more in the front 2 compartments (still a lot of room for even more accessories).This bag looks small, but it really can fit a lot of stuff in if you know how to manage the inner space well.Just like another reviewer, Mr. Peterson, states, he can also fit many things in this bag.So I think it is not the bag is too small, maybe just need to learn how to use it more efficient.I am not just writing a review, I also uploaded pictures I have taken for this bag on to product page right here at Amazon.com. Pictures are captioned, with additional notes to explain.Please do review responsibly!
Got a $25 coupon for Amazon.com and had been looking around for one. This model was on sale, offered nice features and had everything I thought I wanted. Functions well, lots of features, good download options from the web. Only wish the battery lasted a little longer and wish it came with a cover or carrying case. But well worth the money and great to have a portable device to switch to different vehicles!
This is an excellent DVD player. I had never heard of this brand but I will certainly buy more of their products. They seem to be very customer oriented: good features, attractive design, good documentation, easy to use packaging - it even includes a cable. The picture and sound quality are excellent when used with my HD TV. I highly recommend this player.
I very quickly received the 2GBs of memory I ordered from crucial.com through Amazon. I upgraded my old Dell Dimension 3000 desktop from 512 megs to 2 gigs of RAM. This was, by far, the easiest and fastest upgrade I have ever done. I am a very happy customer and highly recommend researching your memory type at crucial. Their site offers a scan to be sure you're getting the right memory and good tips should you get a limited memory message after you install. (I didn't.) I purchased through Amazon to take advantage of dollars off points! Yay!
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.
I regularly need to use dialup for business reasons, and for the longest time I had to have a 30ft cord running from the nearest phone jack to my office. Then I found this little puppy. Just put a little bluetooth dongle in my computer and now I have wireless dialup anywhere in the house. Neat.The only (minor) thing I don't like about this thing is it has a very loud speaker, so I can hear the number dialing up from just about anywhere in my house. There is no visible way to turn it down or disable it. I suppose it's not that big of a deal; I guess it means I will know it's dialing correctly.Other than that, this is a great little device for using the dying technology that is dialup.
After four months I am convinced this is the finest digital SLR for this price. You can pay more, but why? I got the D200 with the Nikkor 18-200mm lens. This is Nikon's best wide angle to telephoto zoom lens and it is the camera's weakest link. I'm surprised that Nikon has priced this camera body for just $1500. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this camera.
I've become a fan of prime lenses. I own a 30mm Sigma 1.4 and now this 85 prime. I can only compare it to other Canon lenses and the two Sigma lenes I own (the others are zooms), and I must say that this is the best in terms of quality. I would not characterize this lens as a "walk around" or primary lens. I use the 30mm for that. It is however wonderful for sports photography and portraits. It's pleanty sharp at 1.8 and the bokeh is wonderful. The 85mm works out to somewhere near 135 with the aps-c sensor and it is just enough telephoto to give your subject some personal space. I use it indoors and out.5 stars are well deserved.
I purchased this filter as protection for the lenses' glass. I was impressed with the weight of the metal ring and the apparent quality in its production.
Works perfect with my eMac. Easy install and runs so smooth. Do not hesitate and purchase this item. You will not be disappointed.
I tried to use this for my home theater pc, but the range was terrible. If the mouse was not in line of sight of the sensor (which is a waste-of-plastic large) the mouse completely stops working. The build is okay, but it would be nice to be able to turn the mouse off without taking out the batteries.For my purposes, there is no point in buying this mouse.
I've owned Brother printers for years now. They're inexpensive, include much needed standard features, and last. We've had another bigger, more capable Brother printer/copier at work (MFC-8840DN) that prints hundreds, if not thousands of pages per month, and it has performed more reliably than our previous Xerox. The MFC-7820N is a home or small office printer/copier/color scanner/fax machine with a small footprint and ethernet network connectivity. It was easy to set up based on my experience with Brother network printers. You should know that it's best if you DO NOT set it up to use the DHCP server to assign it an IP address. It's best if you assign it an address manually so that it remains fixed, in case you lose power or have to shut it off to re-set it (neither of which has happened to me yet, but did with my previous ink jet Brother). I set it up to be used with my Macintosh AND with my wife's laptop PC, and it has worked flawlessly. The Mac sees it on the network and you can add it easily. The PC uses the driver software that goes through all the install steps, pretty much by itself, with little input from the user. I manually set up its IP address (on the printer controls) to 192.168.2.119 but that depends on your particular network. Just make sure you don't have a duplicate address on your network. You can also connect it via USB directly to your computer.I would highly recommend this printer if you don't need color printing (it scans in color though). My personal experience is that color is rarely needed unless you plan on printing color reports or photos. Do yourself a favor and save lots of $$, take your color report files to Kinkos, your picture files to Walgreens, and stick to a monochrome (B/W) laser for home. This Brother prints quickly and beautifully.
Bought a radioshack piece of junk before I found this. It allows me to have a flat screen tv hanging on the wall in one room and control the components located in another room. This means no visible cords in the room with my tv. The unit allows my remotes to respond just as they normally would.
Always in need for a USB extension for some reason. This cable works as described.
good product. But watch out if you have an older card reader, it may not recognize this card. Fortunately the software from my camera let's me download my pics but would have been nice to be able to use my card reader.
My husband is hard of hearing and has issues with most earphones. He could not get over the quality of sound and separation. External noise is also significantly reduced.
This is a great generic battery that I have been using for the past month. So far very good battery life and no problems.
This item was sent to me, even though I ordered the MINI SDHC card. Be warned... they will send you the wrong item!!!
Saw some good reviews so I ordered that turned out to be a good choice I put a 15in boss speaker unbridged on it and it hits harder than my friends two 12in eclipse's on a 1000 watt rocford amp.
Great Purchase. A must have if you like traveling, scenic or creative pictures, without matter how much you know about photography.
I have had my player for less than 24hr. I got the software installed, tranfered music and let it charge. It won't turn on. I have not even been able to get it to work for an instant.Good luck trying to get support. The website says to check the manual for the local number. The manual says to check the CD. The Cd has no support number.
It was brought for my granddaughter. She stated that having the radio, the ability to put photos, having the outside light, great sound, being small, light weight and the ability to put her own screen savor is all a big plus and she couldn't be happier. She thinks it's better than my Ipod due to her being able to get a radio station. She'd 16 years old.
I brought Rca cds4100 2 years ago I was using Windows 98 then upgrade to Windows Me my camera worked fine When I want to upgrade to Windows XP at first I could'nt use the camera.But of course I would find a way. You see when I purchased my camera it came with an compact flash card external reader and I used it so I would'nt have to attach the camera to my computer. Here's the information you are seeking! Take your pictures take out the external flash card and put in the reader and you can use it With Windows XP Because the external reader comes up in Windows XP as a drive as it did in 98 and ME. You click on that drive and all the pictures you have taken are displayed. Now it would'nt work with the 8mb card that came with the camera. So I brought a PNY compact flash card 128mb and it works perfectly. I really never like attaching my camera to the computer anyway so this just made it easier. It works fine with Windows Xp If your like me who spent 400.00 for this camera and I was not giving up that easy.I look at it like this I would have to buy another camera and it only cost me 30.00 for the 128mb compact flash card. So I think I got off cheap.
Now, I'm sure I'll get a rash of unhelpful votes for this, but sometimes I wonder if when people complain about problematic, inconsistent hardware and software, the actual problem is human error.Then again, I really don't understand how anybody could screw up installing and using this drive. Having read many of the comments on this page before buying it with some trepidation over a month ago, I went through the documentation on Iomega's site throughly. After a few hours of reading I realised that I should have just plugged in the drive, connected the USB, and turned on the computer and installed the sugessted software. It's that simple, despite what some would have you believe.The drive has worked well for me so far, writing more than a dozen CDs in both audio and data format at the 4x max, and while this is rather slow, I'm using it primarilly for back-up and for the price (this drive is now available cheap as a refurbished product on Amazon) it was well worth it. Also, no coasters yet. Some have suggested using only quality media for burning, though I did try a no name disc and it burned without a problem. Mostly I've used HP media.Some people have pointed out compatability problems with Toshiba notebooks, so if that's your system, beware, but for someone looking for a cheep external it's really rather hard to beat this product
This is truly a great book to read. Provides lots of insight to the Vatican and the State Department. A very warm and loving novel about the workings of the Catholic Church, family and politics. Ray Flynn and Robin Moore have outdone themselves with this publication. Also, would make a wonderful Christmas gift for everyday readers.
We purchased this camera just before leaving on vacation, so have not spent a lot of time playing around with it or reading the instruction manual. With all that said, this camera takes amazing pictures! The colors are absolutely beautiful and the pictures crisp. The zoom is wonderful also. We were at the Grand Canyon and the pictures that this camera took are comparable to an expensive, professional camera that a friend of ours had with him. Absolutely would recommend this to everyone!
I purchased this printer for my office at work. Once in a while I need to print a single page or two and don't want to bother walking to the other side of the building to pick it up from the shared printer. The printer is small and fits into my desk space well. One thing I like is that the output tray and the input tray are the same, the paper just rolls around through the printer and comes out on top of the input stack which allows for a very low profile unit. Print quality is good. It is not very fast. Its kind of noisy. The input tray holds only about 50 sheets. I already had a spare USB cable but if I hadn't then I would have been irritated that it didn't come with one.Its fine for my purposes but, similar to most printer marketing models, you can buy the printer for much less than the cost of the replacement ink cartridges. It is basically disposable.
This DVD is nice! I read reviews before I bought this product, yet I took a chance. It was worth it! Bottom line... I rented DVD's from Blockbuster and one was sort of dirty. I had to use my cleaner wipes and it was brand new. Some folks don't know how to handle discs, that's the only time it paused! I like it!
I suffered through a few cheaper cameras, all with disappointing results, before paying for this one. Digital cameras still aren't as cheap as film cameras, so you really just need to pay more if you want a good one. Maybe some cheaper digital cameras are OK for some people, but this one zooms farther, shoots faster, and takes better pictures. Indoor pictures come out pretty good (cheaper cameras take terrible indoor pictures) and outdoors it is just amazing.It has a variety of settings you can adjust, but I just leave it set to automatic mode and it works better than messing around with modes and settings on cheaper cameras. The only things you really need to touch are the macro option for really close pictures (within a few inches) and sometimes you might want to turn the flash off manually, although most of the time it will turn off automatically when not needed. Eventually I will try playing with different settings, but for now I am just thrilled with how well it works on auto.The first one I got was defective, but with Amazon I didn't have to pay anything for return shipping either direction to get it replaced.
I use this with Skype and it works perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone.
I'm happy with this product, I think that in the future I will buy the ink in this place again.
I was so happy to find this on Amazon. I lost my original charger and this one is awesome. I can use it in the car and plug it into the wall.
I bought this camera and read the manual and loved all the feathers It was awesome.I spent two days going over the book and taking shots and I remember when it first came on a warning came on and after that I would take pictures of the DVD player Two Towers movie and they were awesome and all the pictures I took were awesome but then it started rolling when I pointed it at my tv screen and the LED got bright and dim and for no reason and there was nothing about this in troubleshooting in the users manual and then the battery went dead and so I recharged it and went to bed and in the morning after only a few pictures taken the battery went very low again and only after 4 or 5 pictures and I was so sad because I am not a pro by any means but I own a 3.2 nikon and it did not do any weird stuff and I have had it for almost 2 years and I loved that camera upgrade and I could have bought the nikonD100 or the top of the line cannon SLR and have all the lenses it would ever need/flashes too. But I loved this camera and all the features making it my perfect upgrade.I am not a pro by no means but I felt it must be defective when I charged it and went to bed and got up and took some more yet,only 4 or 5 and the battery was shot again????!! I would buy that camera again because I loved it so much and I never owned a minolta but I loved everything about it . I took pictures only inside and at night and in the day and they were fantastic. But the rolling on the tv shots and the light and dimming on the LCD and then last but not least a battery going dead after charging it only after 4 or5 shots made me conclude it was defective. This was also in auto mode and I checked my other digital nikon and it did not do any of these things and as sad as I was to return it,There was no answers in the manual for these problems. If anyone reads this and has some kind of answer please speak out to me because I loved that camera and have missed it ever since the return also I if it was defective and does not eat batteries I would most definatly purchase it again. I do not no the difference between camera shake and built in stabilation but I would take the chance on re-ordering that camera again Since the problems I listed were nowhere in the manual whih I spent two full days on what else could I do but I still love it and would love to have one without the problems I have stated above. Lastly, Does this camera eat battery power that fast?? I love that camera and I have read them all so please let me know if that is a real problem. AS for the rolling pictures of the Two TOwers DVD it only happened on the minolta and my nikon was fine. If there is any help out there I want to buy this one again. GREAT CAMERA. Last what are the silver metal things on the front side of this camera for&gt; I forgot I hope some one reads tis because I am with the possitive reviews I think this camera and all features ROCK! I loved it and I as I said looked at all the camera's on site and this is the one. JosieRyder@aol.com
I bought a 250Gb version, found it worked well, is fast, and is a very well made case. Then got two of the 500Gb Extremes. My only complaint is the power button: That round, blue light is too easy to touch mistakenly, is a soft-touch switch, and can damage the drive if hit inadvertently. I believe lawyers call this an 'attractive nuisance' and it was for me. So, DON'T TOUCH THE BLUE LIGHT! Otherwise, their service was quick. Described the problem on the phone, got an email RMA, and received a post-paid replacement within a week or so. Clearly, it might not be suited for Windows machines, but who'd buy one of those anyway??? ';-)
Sharp and clear picture, web sites and video games and everything else I use my computer for look great on this monitor. I never even had to adjust the factory settings. I have been very pleased with this product. I had no trouble when I got it either, just took it out of the box and plugged it in (I use win xp) and my computer found it and I was up and running instantly with it. I highly recommend this monitor for most users. If you play really high end games or use really high end graphics then I would recommend dropping the money down for a nicer monitor but this monitor should be more than enough for the average person.
This is my first Ipod and it's better than I expected. The sound is very cd like. You can play the songs as you arrange them with the I tunes software or use the shuffle feature to mix up your playlist. The player is very portable and is great for use at the gym.
ink cartridge was 4 years out of date. Age of the ink cartridge was not available when it was ordered. More detailed description would have been an honest presentation
Pro: Great image quality, especially for available light portraits shot at f2.8 where you want a pleasingly blurred background. The IS is good but see note below.Con: Weight if you plan on carrying it around all day on a pro camera body.This is a great lens and if I didn't also own the 70-200mm f4.0L IS Canon lens I would have rated it 5 stars. IMHO the f4 is a better all around carry lens if you don't absolutely have to have the f2.8 aperture. The IS in the f4 is Canon's latest and is usable up to 4 stops slower shutter speed than you'd normally need at less than half the weight. The 2.8 version uses the very good, but older, 3 stop IS. On the surface you would think that the f2.8 aperture being one stop faster would place them on even ground where IS is concerned but it does not. the newer IS on the f4 version is INCREDIBLE in operation! To be fair to the 2.8 lens, given the same lighting conditions, it gives you one full shutter speed faster that may make a difference if stopping motion is needed in the shot. My best advice is to not end up with both lenses becuase it is so hard to decide which one to take along!
I read mixed reviews and took a chance on this one. Using my laptop "pro wireless" I was able to pick up a couple networks aside from my LAN I would get 20k avg speeds.5 minutes after installing this I picked up over 10 networks in my area .... Since they're unsecure and broadband, I'm considering getting rid of my own service and just use these ...The "directional" claim seems to be legit, a little bulky and fragile, but for the $, I'm really happy with it ...
I got this to eliminate my phone line across the floor. It was a breeze to hook up and configure. Only have one PC now but hope to get a pocket PC soon. Can't wait to see how that works with wireless access via a CF card. I have the router downstairs behind some furniture and out of view. PC is up stairs. Everything seems to be OK . Connection is good to excellent. So far I am sold on wireless technology.
Absolutely no problem with the order or the product- good service, good deal, good product.
THIS IS A GREAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT NOTEBOOK..AFTER I ORDERED THIS THERE WERE ABOUT 20 PPL WHO ORDERED IT..
Great Product..Popcorn taste great and you can season it however you like. The only thing I did not know is that you have to continue to buy these inserts in order to pop the popcorn!
I'm not exactly an extreme audiophile, but I do love music. I bought two of these for a computer-driven AV setup, but really I probably only needed one set. I was expecting fairly low power from these cheap little things.This set is much better than the $30 price point would imply. I am extremely pleased with the richness and clarity of sound, especially considering where it's coming from. The addition of the woofer is absolutely necessary with flat panel speakers like these, but the one included really overpowers the already mighty little main speakers for my use. I had to turn the woofer way down (with the nob on the back), which means that people who like bass more than I do will also find plenty to love. Further control can be had with the mixer settings on your computer or receiver, but I didn't need to go that far.The desktop volume adjustment dial is very sensitive. I think it would have benefited from using the whole circle instead of just the 90-degrees of motion allowed. There was some distortion in the main speakers at the top range of volume, but I doubt I'll ever need to turn just the one set up that high in my 15'x25' space.I am SO glad I bought them, and at $30/set, I'll just put the extra pair in another room for whenever I move around with my laptop.Note that the amp is in the woofer and runs on AC power, so the flat panel speakers will NOT work plugged into your computer by themselves. This is not a portable sound solution.
Amazing sound quality in a small package. Exceptional Highs and Lows. The bass is more than I have experienced in any headphone. I highly recommend these for anyone that wants great sound with a minimal price.
Sony has decreased its quality on their VCRs. The video is about average for an inexpensive machine. The sound on this unit is poor in quality and sometimes does not record at all.I have two other VCRs that I use. One is a sony and one is a Hitachi. You cannot record on the sony and playback on the other sony. There is no way to correct the tracking on either machine.
I bought this camera before I had any clue what any of these &quot;extra features&quot; were on the more expensive dcrtrv22 and 33 models. I thought &quot;So what? I don't really need a memory stick!&quot; while the salesman explained to me how the main difference between the three camcorders was that the 19 had no memory stick. WRONG!Sure, the price on the trv19 is very appealing, but the question you have to ask yourself is, what do you really want to be able to do with your camera?If all you want to accomplish with your new camera is filming it, and then playing it back on the TV, then go ahead with the DCR TRV 19, and you'll be happy as can be.BUT! if you'd rather invest an extra 100 bucks and go with the DCRTRV 33 , (or 22) then you get to save pictures to a memory stick (which really is a lot easier) , get the digital to analog conversion feature, (this is where you can take a VHS tape, connect your camera to the VCR, and record vhs video to your mini dv tape), mess around with shutter speeds, and LOADS of other features , then go with the 22 or 33! it is more than 100$ worth extra.the bottom line is, if all you want is to film a video , have it look good, and play it back , then go with the 19, but for everything else, it's got to be the 22 or 33.look through the manual (it covers all three models) and by the end of it, you'll be going &quot;oh, not ANOTHER '*ONLY ON DCRTRV22/33 MODELS'&quot;
Both the iPod and the Archos Jukebox have 10 GB and are rechargeable, but the iPod beats the Archos Jukebox in several key areas: size, battery life and transfer speed.SIZE: The small and compact iPod is so much easier to carry around than the Archos. The damn Archos barely fit in my pocket.BATTERY: Compare the stats. The iPod has a longer battery life.SPEED: The worst thing about the Archos, besides its chunkiness, is the slow USB connection. The iPod has an ultra fast Firewire connection allowing you to add several GBs in minutes. The Archos takes over an hour to load the same amount of music via USB. *Note: the 20 GB Archos comes with Firewire, not USB.I returned the Archos Jukebox after a couple days because the the above reasons. My Apple iPod works great on my PC too. I use the Xpod Windows software at work and iTunes on my Mac at home.
Mitsubishi makes good TVs but this one is old. I have 2 purchased 6 years ago and served me well. OK if you found a new one very cheap and could live with it - i.e. around $300 NEW. Picture and sound quality is good but design is very outdated - 4 stars 6 years ago 1 star now. This is an old chunky DLP analog TV and won't receive standard digital broadcast without a conversion box. Very slow turn on and turn off. Off course, not really high def either, 720p only. I have replaced lamps on both of them and one is dead now.
I have not had to use this warranty yet, but had a NEW warranty on a purchase last year and they gave me excellent service, so when I bought this printer I got a NEW warranty again! No problems like others have mentioned, I had immediate, friendly service and refund.
$800.00 for a little computer? That's crazy! Especially when you can buy a lowend laptop for about the same price and have alot more functionality. Forget the small size. The Small size can't compensate for the lack of compatibility with all Microsoft Office Products. This product is over-priced, incompatible, and a big waste of time. Grab a Palm Pilot for 1/3 the price of this and you get the same functionality as this product and less headache. By the way, if you want color, wait for the Palm IIIc due out later this month.
I gave these headphones as a christmas gift. They weere used for the first time on the last week in Feb. 2010 and did not work. I tried contacting Philips twice to ask about an exchange but no response. I would try another brand that has better customer support
I bought this as they were really cheap and came in combo of black. I generally print documents in black so this was a good pack for me and they are originl genuine and VALUE FOR MONEY!!!
This eye cover is pretty good. It is very light weight, doesn't crush your eye makeup and has an area that allows for your nose so that it blocks out all the light. I bought this for an airplane trip. I couldn't use the earplugs, however. I think my ear canal is too small. My husband could use them just fine, however. But for an airplane, you want your ears to adjust to the changes in pressure, so I guess you'd have to wait until you're at cruising altitude and then put them in.
Goor product, but I now longer need to use it since I have purchased a new, wireless updated printer. Don't think printers using this cartridge are being made any more.
Received this in short order and it appeared to be in "factory supplied" condition (i.e. unopened). However, the rotation was balky at one point which appeared to be caused by either a grease lump or perhaps some foreign material that had been trapped during factory assembly. I rotated the outer glass several times thinking that perhaps the "grease" would smooth itself out. That effort was unsuccessful so I returned it for credit. Unfortunately, although I received the credit, it did not include my original mailing cost and neither Amazon or the Camera store offered to replace it with a smoothly functioning filter. I offered this option to the camera store, but received no response. In the future, I will only purchase a polarizing filter from a retail store where I can confirm the smooth operation of the filter prior to purchase.
These headphones are great! They fit comfortably because it's &quot;street style headphones.&quot; They fit around your neck so your hair won't get messy. There's very good sound quality because of the golded platted plug you plug in so gold has better sound quality. So if you're looking for some great headphones, take these, they are AWESOME!!!
I got this camera for my birthday last week, it is very easy to use, put battery and mem card, and off you go.At first I couldn't stop taking pictures, and the battery lasted about 3 days of almost non-stop usage. Although by the 4th day the battery had died and I put 2 alkaline batteries, and after maybe 5 pictures, it would just turn itself off. I think it just drained the alkaline batteries extremely fast, so I don't like that one bit, maybe the rechargable batteries won't be so bad.The camera itself is very fun, although it doesn't have the same features as the D-370, but it comes darn close!If you want to use this camera for basicly just emailing pictures, this camera will be definitely a must have for the quiality (quality is pretty descent) and price ...!I just don't like the battery drainage at all, and that's one thing that really worries me, because I've read reviews on this camera on here, and people are saying the same thing about it!Just one thing, rechargable batteries/AC Adaptor are a must!!
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.
I was so excited when I won this dvd player in a raffle. I opened the box and within a matter of minutes I was playing the dvd, it was very simple to operate. However, The thing that annoys me about this machine is that the door is very sensitive and the dvd player will reset if you bump or move it while the dvd is playing. I haven't put a whole lot of hours on it so far, so I can't speak to the longivity but I also can't be too critical because after all it was free. Now, would I buy this make and model? Can't say, but I would definitly go and see and play several others before making that decision.
I love these dvd storage boxes!! They are very affordable, so easy to put together. The box is durable and made witha a heavy material. I am so very happy with my purchase.
subwoofer-Base was $100.00 less than other sites. Glad I did not pay 250.00 for the item, it is worth the 150.00 I paid.
I use this mount to hold my Sirius radio in a tractor-trailer running coast to coast. I encounter some very rough roads, and this unit is built to handle them. This mount is large, built extremely well, with many adjustments. This allows me to get just the right angle I need to get the radio in the right position.The extension arm that comes with it is a great addition, as this will bring my radio within easy reach, but not compromise stability.Very easy mounting and removal. I love this mount.
I got this to replace my wired dsl router. Use this for a laptop and two desk tops. All run fine and have seen no problems. The house is 1800 sq.ft. ranch style and there are no drop off spots. Easy to install and all computers were running off the new system in under 20 mins. I highly reccommend this product. And I ain't no computer wiz!!
I'm a experienced computer kinda guy (10+ years)I am so happy with this card, easy installation, and operation, runs LOTR BFME, AND NWN2 with only minor pauses (my fault), dual view is a blast I download movies from amazon.com and watch them directly to the TV. Currently being used in a Emachine W3052/512MB/120GB/AMD3000+.
I bought the Pentax DA 50-300mm lens and at the time Amazon was running a deal of getting a free Tiffen UV filter with it. Normally I'd go out a get a hight end filter but this was free so I went for it. It's been a very good filter, have not noticed any significant difference between it and my much pricier Hoya. It has definitely exceeded my expectations. I'd recommend this filter to anyone looking for a good quality inexpensive filter.
Order was shipped really fast.Cable saved me almost $200. I am happy with my HDTV thanks to this cable.Please carry more amazon!
I got the Vonage service just under six months ago then moved and brought my phone number with me - today there was a brief power outage - and the router did not come back. For your amusement, this is the list of stuff that Vonage wanted me to do (Imagine, if you will, all these instructions given in an Indian accent, not unpleasant, but everything had to be repeated four times, and common idiomatic US english was not understood.1. unplug the router and plug it back in.2. Hold the reset button for 50 seconds, unplug the router and plug it back in.3. Plug the wall wart (idiom) cube (idiom) wire from the router to the power outlet on the linksys router to the wall power outlet into a DIFFERENT WALL SOCKET! (chuckle)4. Reboot my Cisco router (yeah, sure - everything else is working, I told them sure - they wanted me to disconnect the router from the T1 and the ethernet and then plug them all back together - I told them yes and ignored them, just waited a minute, this was a stupid suggestion, I had 1000 kilobits on the line both ways, and everything else was working).5. Unplug all other computers from my Cisco Router (I simply refused on this one, it is just silly).Vonage wants $99 to replace this router - and they send it DHL, which does not work in my rural area (why else would I have a T1 and not a DSL or Cablemodem connection)?But I can send the router back to them when I cancel my service and suffer no penalty, and then get a free one with free shipping from Tomatovine. Maybe theirs will work a bit better.Vonage service has deterioriated to where I would not recommend them to anyone. I did not mention that this was the third call to Vonage - the first two resulted in hangups. This router is not good - a power outage should not kill a consumer grade device like this. Power outages are common in the consumer world.
This is a great little set! It comes with everything you need for any device that needs a USB recharger. Great for Iphone, Ipad, Ipod...
Being this is the first lens filter I have ever purchased, I have nothing to compare it too. It seems high quality and that's what I wanted. It needs to protect my Canon 100-400mm L lens and my Canon 24-70mm L lens so the store where I purchases the camera and lenses told me to only buy the very best filters for those lenses. I bought 2 of these filters for those 77mm lenses and one of these filters for a 62 mm Tamron 18-270mm travel lens for the wife's camera.
Buy the sunpak brand filters. Tiffen filters will not fully tighten down on my Canon xsi.
I ordered the Panasonic cordless iron 2 months ago based largely on the good reviews here and I couldn't be more disappointed with my purchase. I'm baffled by the good reviews. How could anyone be happy with the performance of this iron? It works like the old fashioned black irons that people heated on wood stoves hundreds of years ago. Except this one doesn't hold heat like the ancient irons. Temperature control is non-existent and a ridiculous amount of time is wasted constantly reheating the iron. It seriously needs to reheat every few seconds, and even then it doesn't maintain a consistent temperature. I've already retired this 2 month old iron and purchased a new iron that is actually usable.
Novoflex built this slick little adapter so that you can take advantage of your vast collection of Nikkor lenses. It fits like a charm, and works well with Leica's in-camera metering systems. I used this on a Leica M6TTL as well as a Leica MP. There were no conflicts. I used a variety of lenses from the 13mm f/5.6 Nikkor AIS exotic ultra-wide to the 58mm f/1.2 Noct-Nikkor (head to head testing of the Noctilux by Leica with the Nikon high speed lens). No problems with mounting nor conflict issues. While I did mount my Fisheye-Nikkor 7.5mm f/5.6 lens on the M6 successfully, I did notice some image cutoff. Will test that again with the MP. I have no idea why that would happen. For the most part, this adapter is not a problem. Of course, the focusing cam is non-functional and focus should be via the manual method or using hyperfocal rules.
Macally usually makes decent products.Haven't had too many products by Macally, maybe 3-4 so far.This one at the price being offered on Amazon, is a good price.The Apple keyboard, bluetooth version, sells for $70 and never on sale.This one is almost half price.That being said, really can't complain if it doesn't match up to the functionality and aesthetics.First off, the pairing process is a breeze.Running an iMac, old one (over 4 years old), took me under 30 seconds to get it paired.The battery inserted with ease (unlike the aluminum one by Apple, the screw is hard to put on if you have big fingers.)The only complaint I have for this keyboard is that it doesn't have a row of the familiar mac function keys for expose, dashboard, etc.Instead, it offers the normal Windows keyboard with F1 to F15 keys which I have no clue what I can use them for in a Mac environment.It's just wasted real estate on the keyboard.If you claim a keyboard to be a Mac keyboard, then by God, make it with Mac functionality keys!!!The return actions are nice as I am typing this review on this keyboard.I also wrapped the entire keyboard with plastic food wrap to prevent cookie crumbs to fall inside the keys and the nasty fingerprints on the keys.I usually change the wraps every time I change the batteries.This way, the keyboard remain like new for years.For bluetooth signal, it's good even over 15 feet away.The keyboard is also a bit thick for my taste (after using the Apple keyboard for a few years now).But for a spare keyboard and one you would keep in office, this is a good choice.Again, I like the return action on this one better than the Apple keyboard. It's bouncy and solid.(For this, I just added another star to the rating.)
Great value for the price...and I ordered the color one so I saved on shipping...and the best thing was I didn't have to drive to the store. It was a big savings overall
i bought it for my friend to use because she wanted an 8G. It has Enough space to store thousands of pics.
Thank you for your excellent response and the outstanding quality of the product ordered. I will tell everyone I know about you, and urge them to look to you first for all their printer supplies needs. I certainly will.Thank you for being here.
Best money ever spent on a camera. Durable, small, handy. Good pics but not fast enough to pick up movement in the dark.
This tripod is not for backpacking (it's heavy), but if what you are looking for is great stability then this tripod won't let you down. Even with both the legs and the head fully extended, I've had no problem with exposures up to 5sec (the longest I've taken so far), and it easily handles my heaviest lens, a 200-500mm, 9.3lb zoom.
The battery works fine, although I'm unsure if the reason I sometimes get a notice of an unrecognized power source when I start up is attributable to this battery.
I compared images I took of a tip of a needle and I could not see a difference between them. I haven't gotten the fine detail tuned in yet but that is a learning curve for me. I just started out playing around with macro photography and think this a fine addition to my arsenal of fine lenses to give me a little more working room than my 60mm Nikon Micro. This Sigma also takes wonderful portraits for head shots if you are on a tripod or are shooting at higher shutter speeds since there is no image stabilization (VR). The build quality seem to be bomb proof - all metal and very heavy. Overall, I'm very pleased with this sample of the Sigma 150mm Macro and look forward to having it on my camera often.
This camera is one of the cheapest that offers image stabilization, a big plus to many people. Also, for 7.1 MP's it's a good bargain, however it can be had cheaper at $149 if you look at froogle dot com.
This stuff makes my life so much easier! I use it for 3 things only: Cleaning my glasses (makes having super clean glasses very easy) cleaning the glass screen on my MacBook pro Retina, and cleaning the lense on my DSLR camera.Does a great job, no streaks, no residue, no funky after glow/rainbow effects.
I bought this because it was really cheap but when I received this it did not work I don't recommend this charger at all
I originally ordered a VajaCase for a friend as a Christmas gift because when I purchased one several months ago, the quality was superb. However, when I received the case for my friend, the quality was not good and had to return two cases due to frustration. However, I ordered this one. Boy was I impressed. This case is extremely nice. The suede truly makes the case look special. I highly recommend this case for yourself or for a friend. The quality is tops and it has the look and feel of something RICH.
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 bought this case because it was cheap but I haven't used it because dirt and cat hair just CLING to this case. The case doesn't even have a clip so it's pretty much useless. Yes it will protect your player, sort of but it bulks it up when you have to carry it in your pocket. I bought the DLO Action Jacket for the Sansa SanDisk e200 series which protects the screen and has a clip and armband. The DLO case is the way to go!!!!
After doing much research on the 'net and visiting every electronics store on the island, I decided on the HC30 and I am not disappointed. I've never owned a camcorder before, so I was worried that I'd have trouble using one, but Sony has taken away any hassle with its &quot;Easy&quot; mode, which uses automatic settings--great for point-and-shoot novice (read: wannabe) videographers like myself.Pros: Size (this camera is tiny compared to other camcorders in this price range), Memory Stick MPEG movie + still image recording (perfect for e-mails + websites, but not for prints), bright 2.5&quot; touchscreen LCD, good automatic settings, excellent picture quality, Super NightShot (a MUST for single CCD cameras used in low-light settings), analog-to-digital pass-through (for recording from a VCR onto your PC using firewire), Carl Zeiss lens (hence the excellent picture quality.Cons: Menu navigation and getting to manual controls is not intuitive and can be problematic while shooting. The optical zoom is small compared to other cameras in this class (10x vs. 20x).It's low-light performance is mediocre, but compared to other camera's I've researched and tested, the HC30 outperforms them all with its Super NightShot.And for anyone complaining about the poor still image quality, I will say that this camcorder, and its stills were not meant for prints, but for e-mails or the 'net. It's a given that if you want good photo quality, buy a regular digital camera--even the most ambitious of camcorders usually only come with a one megapixel sensor, which is not nearly enough for crisp photos. Don't worry, this camcorder is small enough that you can still carry around your digital camera and not be weighted down.I'm new to the world of digital video, but I'm an avid digital photographer and I've got to say that with its feature set and ease of use, I can readily recommend this camera to people who want no-hassles with good quality. Given it's pros (good auto settings) and cons (buried manual controls) it's obvious that this is meant for consumers and not prosumers, but with its excellent image quality and decent low-light performance, I think that even prosumers should think of picking this up as a good backup camera.
The product came in the amount of time it was supposed to and it is in great shape! I have nothing to complain about.Very Satisfied
This cable is defective at connecting a Nikon P7000 to a computer. A UC-E6 is supposed to be able to do this. When the OEM Nikon cable is used it works fine and the P7000 is recognized as a portable device. When the aftermarket cable is used there is a "device driver" error." And "device unplugged" notice. "Jiggling" the connectors doesn't help.The cable is USB A on one end and a custom connector on the other end. Upon receipt I noticed that there was excessive nylon moulding on the USB A end blocking the conductors. I removed this with a razor blade. This did not help.I used a multimeter and optical microscope to check whether the wires are paired correctly to the cable ends. The four pins on each end are correct, with the following signal lines the same for both the Nikon and aftermarket: 1-1, 2-2, 3-4, 4-3, and ground shell.In order to determine whether the problem was at the USB A end or the custom end, I connected a USB A extension cord with known good ends. All four signal lines work correctly with the multimeter. When this was connected, the computer still refused to recognize the camera. Thus the problem is in the small end, not the USB A end. The small end shows no obvious problems, and thus there is no simple fix that can be performed that can make it work correctly. It can be noted the aftermarket small connector is generic, and has 8 conductors. The OEM Nikon connector is special, and has 5 conductors molded into the shell with 3 spaces occluded.
After reading many reviews I took the plunge. My expensive Plasma Friendly receiver had died. I bought this product to send IR signals to my components which are behind the closed cabinet. The install was easy. I had a play around to find the right location for the signal receiver. I placed the receiver behind my 50 inch plasma TV. I mounted the blue led underneath the TV. I have been using it for 3 weeks now but it work 98% of time. There are a few times when I signal was not going through and I had to tweak the location of the signal receiver. I will not hesitate to recommend this product. I will even buy the Cat5e version of this product for the equipment in another room.
Several reviewers have posted and said that after a certain period of time, the router starts dropping their Internet connection randomly. I too have had the same thing happen, but have traced it to a DNS problem, not a connection issue. What this means is that the router (for whatever reason) loses its ability to translate numeric Innternet IP addresses (such as 216.109.117.10) to names (www.yahoo.com). So, if your Internet connection appears to have died, bring up a command prompt and try pinging 216.109.117.106 (or any other IP address). If that works, then you have a DNS problem.To resolve this issue, contact your ISP and find out what their DNS server IP addresses are, and then plug that information into the router's configuration or into the TCP/IP network settings for each machine connected to the Internet.I don't know why this problem occurs, but once I manually entered the DNS settings, everything worked fine. I have had no other issues with this router, other than the network connections being in the front of the device instead of the back (as others have commented on already).If you are reading this review trying to decide whether to get this router, I wold advise against buying anything from Netgear or Linksys. If you read the reviews for pretty much any Netgear or Linksys router on this site, you will see that most of them get horrible reviews for reliability issues. Plus, many have stated that Netgear customer support is horrible, and I can attest to that. I sent them an email once and it took weeks before they responded back.You may want to consider something like the Zyxel Prestige 324 instead. It may cost a little more, but word on the street is that its a better product, and more secure also. I plan on buying one to replace my Netgear PR114.
I use this on both of my Nikon 70-200 and 24-70 lenses. I wanted a filter to protect the front elements, but not alter the image at all. This filter does just that.Lens flare is kept to a bare minimum (I noticed this right away as I utilize lens flare in some of my work... it's now more difficult to get that flare in the shot! haha).Good product. Recommended.
Very happy with the Polk subwoofer, Good price for the great specs and reviews this receives. Looks nice, sounds good, well built.Note on J&R; Music, who sold this: The box arrived with a wet bottom, that was falling apart. J&R; paid for return shipping, and sent me another one in good conditions. Their good/quick service turned an unhappy experience into a happy ending. I'd be glad to deal with them again.Russ
Received the product as promised by seller-Was a little nervous as to whether the kit would fit the 5 gen tends to not be a problem
This is a high quality case that holds accessories and your camera very comfortably. I like the textured nylon which is stylish as well as the quality zipper closure
I bought this for my kodak easy share 12.2 MP camera. Easy to install and works great. I just put it in and was ready to use. I can hold 1,704 pictures using 12.2 mega pixels and just over an hour of video much more then what I was expecting. Great product and great price I would buy another one if I need one.
I never understood why people paid more than 20 bucks for a tripod. One will hold a camera in place as well as any other....right? Not quite. I had a "good" $40 tripod but the more I got into photography, the more limited I felt by my tripod. I couldn't arrange really low shots because the tripod didn't go that low. I couldn't shoot directly downward the way I wanted to. The tripod was rickety when I positioned the camera (along with flash bracket, and flash) into portrait mode, and it didn't hold it in the exact position I was looking for. And with the weight of the camera, flash bracket, and flash I always felt that the tripod was about to tip over, or break, or that it just wasn't secure enough, especially in portrait (thus also limiting my framing options). So I finally got this tripod and a ball head. After my first shoot with this tripod I was in love. It's rock-solid sturdy and versatile. I can lower the camera to within inches of the ground. The center pole can be mounted horizontally enabling me to mount the camera pointing down. In general I feel more confident and more secure shooting with this tripod.I use it with the Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head, which I fiddled with once at a camera store and fell in love with. Whatever tripod you get, use that ball head with it. It's expensive, but it's bloody amazing! If you can't afford it, save up until you can. It's that good. And I'd say the same thing about this tripod. It's expensive when you consider what it's used for (holding your camera). But it's worth every penny when you consider what it DOES...empowers you to take better pictures, and enables you to really experiment with your creativity. And its so sturdy that you also get peace of mind when you have your camera mounted on it. So with this tripod as well, if you can't afford it, save up until you can. Worth every dime!The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because removing the center vertical bar requires unscrewing the bottom bolt, separating the mast from the top part that holds the head. Once that part is off, you can slide the mast off of the tripod, and mount it horizontally, then you have to re-screw the head brace back onto the mast, and then mount your camera. It's really easy to do! Not complicated in the least, and doesn't require tools. Just takes about a minute. But it's kind of a process when you want to quickly switch to horizontal. Considering how quickly and easily everything else on the tripod works, the process of un-mounting and remounting that center mast is pretty ridiculous. It'd be better if there were a switch or a pressure-knob that let you quickly flip the mast to horizontal and re-secure it without having to unmount and remount it. Manfrotto does make a tripod with this ability, but it was out of my price range. But still, it's not a deal-breaker for me. This tripod is probably the best investment I've made in photography. Who woulda thunk it?
First, I have to admit that I was never a fan the Ipod. Too proprietary for my taste and the Ipod crowd tends to be a pack of pretentious followers. I have seldom been as happy with an electronics purchase as I have been with this little MP3 Player. I have not needed to utilize product support for this item, so I have no valid comments to share in that department. Functionality of this device is great, the menus are fairly intuitive and the overall capabilities are outstanding. There are many more devices marketed to compete with this one which fall way short. I use mine for everything from working out (outside in the elements) to reading and ebooks and have stored some of my college lectures on it(video). It has not failed me yet and the battery life fantastic. The software that comes with this device is somewhat useful; although, I have found that my favorite feature is how easy it is to drag and drop my mp3's and WMA files into the device window while paired with my computers. That's right, I said computers. 2,3, a dozen, it doesnt matter with the Sansa; unlike MANY other MP3 players that don't like to share themselves(this should be especially important for you student and office types). It has paired with every XP machine I have plugged it into. What I do not like about the product is that accessories (and I didn't buy the thing for a bunch of accessories) have been slow to catch on; however, they are finally cropping up. This is my experience with the Sansa e260, which I have owned for over 6 months and counting. I was somewhat reluctant to purchase this due to apprehension of its smaller memory capacity but I have more than adequate memory for practical use. I rip fairly high bitrate files (at least 192) and have a ton of files onboard. I have yet to utilize the Micro SD slot. The volume control, IMO, is easy to confidently use blind. It does not require you to focus strictly on the controls when adjusting volume or thumbing through songs (ie. while driving or working out). I hope this helps you decide on your purchase.
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).
We bought this camera 1 year ago and it does take great pictures, but it has 1 major flaw. The lens cover which slides over the lens has a bearing and a spring under it which serve as the mechanism which holds the lens open or closed and tells the camera whether to retract the lens to off position or leave it out for a photo. The mechanism gave out on our camera and upon taking it to a store for repair the service rep. says he sees the same problem a few times a week and that it is so common that he is having a hard time getting replacement parts. This causes the lens to suddenly retract as you are about to take a pictue at random intervals. I know two other people that have the same camera and the same problem. It appears to be a design flaw in the whole Epic line of cameras. It is around 70-80 dollars to fix and for that you might as well buy a new camera.
Transcend 16GB flash memory card used at ISO 1600 setting on Nikon camera for rapid image capture of sports competitions.Images are clear, sharp, with no motion blurring and best of all none are missing. This flash memory card was purchased at Amazon.com.Item arrived quickly in excellent condition. I would highly recommend this flash memory card.
I am shocked to see this item for sale. On May 26, 2012 DishTV customer service informed me that the 301 receiver is OBSOLETE. It is old technology that DishTV no longer supports. You can not activate it and receive tv signals with it.
I already have a high-end Garmin so I had the opportunity to compare many features and performance. The Out Of The Box experience was great - everything worked as advertised. The map was current, all the Points Of Interest were correct, and directions were spot-on and almost identical to my other unit. The wide screen is very nice and the size and portability are a nice change from my other one (which is large and needs to be plugged in - no batteries). Easily carries in a briefcase for business trips.It does not say street names - which I like but not a huge deal. The only other two negatives are 1) it had trouble with satellites in cities with tall buildings, as they all seem to do and 2) although showing pictures on it (via the SD memory card) is really cool, it is very slow to index through the pictures and change between them (although the slideshow features masks this and is neat).Overall its a great unit if you're looking to not spend too much, have a large screen and can live without playing MP3's and some other features it's missing, especially given the price you can find it for online.
I purchase my Garmin 360 nuvi a few weeks ago and I took a trip to a small place in the mountains of Tennessee. I was surprised to witness all of the short cuts that I took and ended up at the address that I had selected. I have had the unit to come loose from the windshield a couple of times and luckly it did not break. I have since order a mount that sets on the dash. I have been very pleased with it's performance. I looked a some other units that were older models but feel that I made the best choice.
Constant jamming, especially in duplex mode, very difficult to get the paper out of the machine once it jams.
hey! it works! and well! Highly recommend and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
Canon SD1000 fits perfectly in this case. It uses a magnet which is strong enough to keep it shut. The camera in the case will fit in most of your pockets. It has an opening on top for the wrist strap of the camera. It has to be threaded through, and usually there is a 1-2 second delay because of the strap's plastic appendages. I'm quite satisfied.
After opening the box, my first impression was that it was a very nicely packaged unit with slim lines and weighed hardly anything at all. The keyboard was small, but I expected that from a little netbook. After awhile I got used to the size and being without a left shift key. I was excited to try out the Ubuntu Remix that I heard so much about. After booting up, I had no trouble navigating around but found that after about an hour of getting to know this netbook, it just froze up. After rebooting, it would work for another 15 minutes then freeze up again. Attempting to connect to my wireless router proved to be a challenge. It constantly dropped the signal and everytime I closed and came back to use the internet, I had to re-install it to the wireless. There were no instructions other than a brief pamphlet guiding you through the quick start set-up which was no help at all. When going to the Ubuntu site on my PC, I felt at a loss as the procedures for trouble shooting and setting up was beyond my technical abilities and comprehension.After many attempts it finally did work fine until 2 weeks later when I took it on a business trip (the reason why it was purchased in the first place). After initially connecting to my hotel wi-fi, I had the same problem of the dropped connections and re-installing every time I turned the computer back on. Freezing as soon as I logged on and error messages got me so frustrated that I took it down to the neighborhood electronic superstore for technical help. Unfortunately, after the techician's attempts at trouble shooting it, he found that it was the Ubuntu OS that was causing the problem. Not being too techinically literate and not having much time since I was late for my meeting, I could not understand the problem so I gave it up for loss. I decided to take a quick look around the store and see what they had to offer, being that I needed a computer desperately. I hurriedly purchased another well-known brand with the choice of Ubuntu or Windows XP. Needless to say, I purchased the familiar XP which to this date has given me no problems after almost a month.Granted, Ubuntu Remix may be a great system for some but I'm sorry that it did not work for me. I was very excited to be able to change over from windows because of all the good reviews that I've read and would have loved for it to work out. I've decided to keep the little Sylvania and install the Windows XP on it for my niece.
It boots up quick, it's very accurate on positioning. I really like this device. I don't know if the points of interests will ever catch up to the ever changing world we live in. If they do that better, then this device will be perfect. I,m thinking if they had adaptive logic and uplink capabilities...........
The prices are finally coming down on this amazing device! After trying out a few GPSs, this is the one.Loads up fast. Great car kit. Maps are preloaded and SD slot is free to use. MP3 player- can listen while navigating. Can sync with computer. Bluetooth is compatible with my cell phone. I couldn't get it to work with TomTom. Touch screen is great. Maps are nice- accurate. Portability is nice. Don't know how long battery power lasts because I haven't taken it out of the car very often. I recommend this one!
Works great but do no buy an extra transmitter extra battery or battery charger. The receiver has a built in charger. It comes with two batteries. Total for that would be over $70 (with postage for the battery). Instead buy two of the complete extenders and end up with two transmitters, four batteries and two battery chargers and a spare receiver. Total for that would be $66 with free shipping. But be careful to get two that operate on the same frequency. They are available in 433MHz or 418MHz.
For very little money, I have music or news that I enjoy - wherever I go - without the trouble and expense of downloading. Sometimes simpler is better, I think!!!
I did extensive research before pulling the trigger on this model. I ended up choosing between Samsung and Sony. I went with the Sony bc of glare issues that supposedly accompany Samsung models. That was in issue for me bc the set will be in a bright room with big bay windows. I'm glad to report that I do not have any glare problems with my Bravia.Once, I decided to go with Sony, I was struggling to decide if I could spend the extra money for the XBR. The auto motion feature sounded compelling to me because I watch a lot of sports. However, I just couldn't justify spending that much extra money. I'm glad I didn't. I've had my w3000 for 3 weeks now. I've watched the NCAAs, Hockey, and baseball. All of the action looks amazing. I've seen absolutely no ghosting or triple action effect that I've heard about.Bottom line, it is hard for me to imagine a better picture. This set is a no brainer. And the Amazon price is $200-300 cheaper than best buy.
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.
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.
Excellent, it's a good tool, with which you can get precisely the results of each race on. The track which offers effective results.
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!
I had bought these headphones about three years ago and fell in love with them for their in-ear isolating performance. Eventually the sound went out on one of the ears from years of abuse, so I started the search all over for a new set of headphones. After spending a week searching all different brands for in-ear headphones comparing performance versus price, I went back to these once again. They are the best bang for your buck.
Very sharp lens, high contrast, good build quality
My 940 was stolen so I got this one to replace it. It seems to filter out background signals better than the 940. It also has an option to filter out X-band completely, but I haven't needed it. Detection range with a clear line of sight is over half a mile. I really like the detailed LED display and the ability to control brightness and volume on Beltronics radar detectors. The display is much more informative than some other brands that just have a few letters that light up. I have yet to receive any safety warnings with the SWS on, but it hasn't been a big deal. I wish I could fully mute the detector and have a visual alert only when my toddler is napping, but the volume goes down pretty low and the auto-mute feature is nice when I don't want to take my eyes off the road to hit the mute button. You can also set it to not go through the power-on self-test that which is really loud and obnoxious when you turn on the device. I've had it alert me of a laser trap about a quarter mile before the cop, but I'm under the impression that the cop already has you nailed by the time it detects so this feature may be ineffective. If you like to speed, this is definitely a great investment.
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.
You can see all of the extensive, hyperdetailed reviews. I won't write another one of those.What I will say is that I received my Nuvi 360 yesterday, and I love it already. The design is excellent and the UI is terrific, even (especially?) for someone like yours truly who has very little patience for user manuals.My initial hesitation about buying a GPS unit was something along the lines of "I know where I'm going around here. And I have a road atlas when I don't." What I wasn't anticipating was how much my love of maps and topology and points of interest in the world around me would be fed by a GPS unit. I have always loved staring at maps and following roads and learning names of mountains, parks, wilderness areas, and so on. My grandfather apparently had the same fascination. For example, I have driven by one particular section of Seattle hundreds if not thousands of times. I had no idea that little neighborhood/area was named. Was knowing the name crucial to my ability to get around? Nope. Is it interesting nonetheless to know the name? Absolutely.I can also see how the Nuvi will make me more likely to strike out into the countryside, exploring new areas that aren't well documented on even the Thomas Guide. Hooray!I will add that my nine-year-old daughter is positively enamored with the Nuvi already. She's selecting the vehicle to use, changing its colors, looking at the splash screen choices, fascinated by being able to tell the direction our car is pointed at any given moment, and so on. We've been discussing how the Nuvi works in relation to satellites, what satellites are, and so on. A great teaching tool and excellent for those who are visually oriented!I'm not one to order one of every gadget released. However, I will say that this will most likely end up on a list one day of my best technology purchases ever. It's practical, fun, portable, affordable, and tremendously useful.
I have the developer version of the Zaurus,which is basically the same as this but with half the RAM. I use a LinkSys WFC11 compact flash 802.11b card for network access, web browsing, etc. Both Opera and Konquerer work great. You can ssh into the PDA and get a bash prompt, which is awesome. TCP/IP access to the PDA can be achieved via USB or a CF network card. Also, the tiny keyboard facilitates quick data entry for those of us who are stylus-challenged. The CF slot instantly mounts and displays images written to the card on my Nikon camera. I personally would prefer two CF slots to 1 CF and 1 SD (I don't use SD), but besides that this thing is perfect.
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.
Received the refurbished Panasonic Model DMR-ES46VS from Jungle Discount promptly. Packaging was poor so case took a couple of dents. The VCR section of this unit will NOT play a tape made on any other machine. Oddball speeds and overall poor quality picture. Interference cannot be taken out by manual or automatic tracking. Closed captions are garbled. If you are thinking of using this unit to convert VHS tapes to DVD, PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY! Even brand new tapes recorded at SP jump all around. Tuner gives a very poor quality picture.The DVD section is very good. Manual covers a lot and is written at "power user" level. The unit has so many features that you will have to almost memorize the book because the most common usage is hidden. Poor writing and organization.
Coffee is nice and hot and no burnt taste after hours. Simple and better than any coffee maker I ever had.
These headphones are great. They're definitely not for music, but if you listen to audiobooks and/or podcasts and want a pair of inexpensive, sturdy headphones that will stay on your head, tolerate sweat, and last for at least a year or two (this is my 3rd pair) -- this product is an excellent choice.
Purchased this for my friend that loves tea. What a papering gift! It is a quality item with good presentation. I had it gift wrapped by Amazon for Christmas and it looked very striking. I am so pleased.
I bought this Belkin access point a few days ago. It is an excellent device! I bought it to bridge and extend my wireless G home network. It connected without problems to my Linksys WRT54G router. The F57130 is, to the best of my knowledge, the only access point that simultaneously acts as a bridge and a repeater. I am using it to augment my wired network, while ALSO using it to add wireless reach to the upstairs of my house. I would have given it five stars if it included a status indicator in its utilities. It's rather unusual to have a wireless device that cannot indicate signal strength -- but otherwise it works great!
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.
For the price, you can't get any better than this. It includes a car charger, an ipod charger, and a retractable cable so you can sync your ipod with the computer. So basically, you get 3 things for half the price of the sync cable if you were to buy one from best buy.
I have been using the garmin 7500 (without the dead-reckoning cable attached, with the XM Radio Antenna) since March 2006 and have loved the unit. The screen is large and very easy to read.I've used the unit mounted on a dash-board and sitting in our cup-holders. In both cases the system found my location with at least 3 or 4 satellites and worked well. While driving through the mountains, in tree covered roads I will often lose the XM signal, and occasionally lose the GPS. I believe the GPS would be improved once I install the dead-reckoning cable.I greatly appreciate the ability to connect directly to my computer and download updates, languages, points of interest, extras, and the ability to change the start-up screen to an image of my choice. It has also helped to have the SD card for storing music and audiobooks while driving.While the navigation system is excellent, the XM interface and MP3 player is only average. The MP3 player has no way to fast-forward or reverse within a track, which is ok for music but hard for audiobooks. The XM service would be better if it stored the last 30 minutes of audio (as most units do today) and it was easier to switch between preset channels (it currently requires about 4 clicks, and you can only store 6 channels per preset).The navigation has been excellent. The maps are up to date and I believe updates will occur when synchronizing with the computer.It is essential to read the manual. Most features come as extra downloads when connecting to the Garmin service, which isn't clear from working with the unit.The large screen makes the 7500 a bad choice for cars and SUV's with small front windows. The screen blocks quite a bit of the window. This isn't the case in our minivan, but would be unusable in vehicles with less window space.Overall this is a great product, and I recommend it to others.
I love this product. It is small, well made and even kinda cute. I wish it was available in other colors besides black, but for its purpose it definately gets the job done. I love it.
Great Scanner! Image quality is as good are much larger more expense scanners is a small portable size. The size of the scanner is perfect for traveling jobs. It easily slips into a carryon bag. The scanner is very quick for its size and handles large jobs well. For my start-up company, this was a perfect buy - right price, right size, right features. If needing barcode reading & printing cabability, be sure to purchase the barcode attachment as well.
The headset is very confortable, the microphone is very fine. The seller on time and the package very well. Five stars for all.
Great camera .. takes a very nice picture and decent video. I didn't want to spend the money to get the extra stablization, but this one does a pretty good job. A stronger zoom would have been nice, too, but the camera is definitely a good quality and has lots of nice digital features. Stock up on SD cards, though if you're going record videos. They take up a huge amount of space.
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.
Not only did the underside of the scanner glass develop a serious haze, but it's not possible to get the scanner fixed. I've been on the phone with HP several times and can't even find a service center. Piece o' junk, will be going to recycling soon.
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 . . .
I have looked and looked and found just the right one for my Panasonic automatic camera
I bought this for my husband as a birthday gift. He continues to say how it is the best gift ever. He has always had a poor sense of direction and tends to get lost easily. This GPS makes his life easy. It is easy to use, lightweight and compact. He travels frequently for business. The 360 is convenient to travel with, especially with the travel cover case that comes with it. He has not tried the integrated bluetooth yet with his Blackberry, but I imagine he will soon.His only complaint is that when he travels to the west coast it takes a few minutes to locate the satellite. But after that, it works great. In fact, he says that this GPS is easier to use than the factory installed one in our car.
Words cannot express how much trouble the MPIO gave me even when i purchased it twice in order to attempt to give it a fair chance.
The mouse really is way too heavy. Regardless of whether it weighs 5 oz. or 15, it's by far the heaviest mouse I've ever had to use. My hand and arm are worn out after an hour of use.I kind of like the keyboard, though. It seems to work pretty well and haslots of features for a lower-cost keyboard, including the &quot;special function&quot; keys such as email, home page, etc. (I didn't understand how great these can be until you get used to them). My only problme is that the function key functions for Outlook are switched around (and hard-labeled), and the &quot;Send&quot;/Receive key doesn't seem to work.Overall, though, I'd pass on this combo. Find one with a mouse that only uses 1 AAA battery instead.
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
the displayed picture was for a hp cartridge but what was sent was a replacemrnt brand and it took several weeks to arrive so I was very disapointed with the service and product t6hat was shipped
Jams literally every time and nothing will be stuck in it. I would give it 0 stars if it was possible.
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!
My product was delivered on time and was not damaged. As for the item itself, it's a UV filter. It is kind of hard to rate something like this, but it does it job, so great!
I bought this tripod a short while ago, and I'm extremely glad I did. It's very light and easy to carry around, even without a carrying bag or even a handle, neither of which it comes with. The bubble level built into it is very handy to have and works well. And with a little practice, you can break and set it, camera attached, in 10 to 15 seconds (provided you keep the quick release tab screwed to the bottom of your camera, like I do), so you won't miss that once in a lifetime shot. It's also very inexpensive and easy to use, with a head that has a fantastic range of movement. And while the legs, when fully extended, don't bring it all the way up to eye level, it brings it close enough to keep you comfortable while looking through the camera. If need be, just buy a small folding travel chair to carry with you and use with the tripod.
I had been wanting this lens for quite sometime and after reading several reviews myself in how great it is, I am incredibly happy I made the decision to purchase! An excellent lens it is, perfect focal lenth for portraits.
Cant complain at all about this piece. Fine cut metal, screws in tight to my Voigtlander E mount to Leica mount adapter. I only have one Lens(Voigtlander ultra wide heliar 12mm original) for this adapter and i love the set up of the lens and my sony nex 7. Voigtlander seems to be a good match for the nex line and have done a good job and quality to match many different camera types. this piece looks like camera jewelry to me. the set up of my black nex 7 on the brushed aluminum finish of the Voigtlander lens set up looks really nice, and the pictures look even better. recommend this if you need an adapter. yes it has a high price, but i don't think i would be happy with a product of cheaper design.
I bought the Barbie Boombox for my niece and it she loves using it. Also, it is her favorite color, nice for that special little one in your life. For the price you can't go wrong.
Excellent customer service they sent me the wrong product i emailed them. In 2 days they shipped me the right one.
So easy to &#34;install&#34;, and makes magnets out of anything! (Anything that can roll through the machine, anyway.) Although, with normal, thin, printer paper, the magnets come out a little curved (result of the rollers), but nothing that sitting it under a heavy-ish book wont fix.
I chose this unit based on size, price and performance.It was easy to assemble. I find it a bit complicated to use.The performance is excellent. I mainly listen to opera and show tunes. I keep the system in the basement where I can listen at high volume without distubing anyone else in the house.I am not a terribly careful listener but I find no fault with the sound quality.Overall I am satisfied with the performance of the panasonic.
I bought this memory card three years ago and I'm still using it in my digital camera and now also in my handy camcorder. Its great for an excellent price, totally recommended.
I like these phones, the sound quality is very good and they have held up well. The problem is with the cord. It comes from the factory tightly coiled, and no matter what I try I can't get the coil out. Several times a day you wil have to unplug the cord and unwind the the twisted coil. It seems to do it on its own. It had a memory that tells it to twist up and become a 2-3 foot cord instead of 10-12 feet.I would not but it again.
I have had an Inno for about 5 months and use it 6-8 hours a day. In general, it is a really good device. If you are an XM listener, I would very much recommend the Inno.The best feature is the recording capability, especially since you can set up 'timed' recordings, like Tivo for XM. I have it set to record shows at night or early the next morning, and listen the next day, skipping the comercials. You can tell it to record the same time every day or just for one day. If you listen to Sonic or to any of the talk radio stations this makes your life much better.The reception on the internal antenna is spotty. And, there does not appear to be any consistency when it does or does not work. I get great reception inside my gym, but not in my backyard!? In general, if it is sitting still, like on a table, it will home into the signal okay, but if you are walking or driving around, it fades in and out (unless plugged into an external antenna).A lot of people talk about the battery life as being bad. And, that the battery continues to drain even when turned off. Personally, I have yet to run out of battery power, but I admit I usually only have it out of its cradle for a few hours at a time. But, from what I have seen, it lasts longer than my daughter's Ipod.The MP3 player capability is somewhat useless, the amount of memory available for MP3s is too small to be useful. Also, it is annoying that you cannot transfer content you recorded off of XM. I know there are legal reasons for this, but it is still annoying.There are several other minor annoyances and I wish Pioneer had done more extensive user testing, if they had, most of these would become obvious quickly. For example, many common tasks require navigating down through several menus (like deleting recorded content) and the fact there is no integrated antenna jack (you have to use the craddle to connect to an external antenna) is a real problem.To sum up... if you are an XM listener and looking for more options that you get with the normal 'Roady' players, give the Inno a look.
This is the BEST experience ever on Amazon!! Stellar seller responded to email in minutes, upgraded my shipping at no charge to priority mail). Camera is in MINT condition and takes incredible pictures. We cannot recommend this seller enough! Thanks for everything!!Purchased from hcstony cameras.
It works with 110v and 220v. Very nice because you don't need the PC to recharge the batery of the iPOD, it gives you freedom to travel and don't need the PC.
I bought this battery for my Mother and then left town for 6 months. Just learned that the battery will not hold a charge. I'd have returned the item had I been aware. Steer clear.
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!
This has got to be the worst VCR sony has.... The audio portion of this VCR is it's biggest downfall but the video section isn't much better...My advise-- by an Emerson or something cheaper, it has to be better than this......
This scanner is great for someone with limited desk space, and no real need for speed. I bought it for scanning comic book covers, and I've found that it takes about a minute to do that kind of scan. The quality is reasonable, but not outstanding.Also, I'm not impressed by the bundled software. I'd recommend scanning into Paint Shop Pro instead, or even the freeware program IrfanView.
I needed to purchases speaker wire to setup my Home Theater System, so I decided to head to Best Buy to purchase some speaker wire.Unfortunately, the price that Best Buy was offering for a 100ft were roughly $20, so I decided to look on Amazon to find a better deal.I then came across this pyramid 18gauge 100ft speaker wire for a lot less. I took a chance with it and they work amazingly well.The 100ft wasn't enough for my setup so I'm going to be purchasing another one.
I have been using Etymotic 6i style headphones for about 5 years. I LOVE them, but I have never had a pair last more than about 18 months without completely dying. Of course, the warranties on all **other** Etymotic products is 2 years, but only 1 year on the 6is. Maybe that should have told me something. Granted, I use them a LOT - 1+ hour/day (commute and workout), but for $90+, I wish I didn't have to replace them so often.Etymotic customer service is fabulous, by the way.
I purchased this camera with my 2004 tax return money about a year ago and it has met all my expectations. It's so slim, it goes everywhere with me. The picture quality is great as well. I have been really impressed with this camera. I almost bought the Elf and I'm glad I didn't.
I previously owned a SD500, and have been looking for better features such as larger screen, wider zoon, higer ISO speed, etc. And found SD750, I own it now. Wow, it is very nice design of the body, slimmer than SD500. Huge 3" LCD screen, color display on screen is near original(Not just my feel, also few other friends said so). Use the dial technology similiar to the iPod's dial to switch the shoot modes, but you may take some time to get used to it. 3x optical 35-105mm zoom is better than SD500, but I wish it can go wider to 28mm like SD800 IS. SD750 has DIGIC III processor. Can use SDHC card but I hear it may cause bottleneck, so I continue using the 2GB highspeed to hold over 600 pics in highest setting. Movie shooting is great even inside the restaurant at night time. It can also record your voice to each picture. Battary life is not as good as SD500. But it still takes about 150 pictures in a full charge. Recommend to have a backup when you go traveling. No complaint for the 3" LCD. Oh, one good feature in this camera is it has an easy button to review the pictures, press the shutter to return to shooting mode. This is way better than SD500. It's one of the best so far. Highly recommend if you are looking for a compact, easy-use camera that take quality pictures. Good luck.Added: This is just on my own preference, I have the silver version. I like this version better than the black version, unless Canon makes the whole camera body black. Another feature I use on this camera is: I can set the folder to be created on daily base, instead of seeing the picture's property for the picture day, it groups all pictures took at the same day to one folder.
I haven't had my camera but a few weeks and love it. It is easy to use and my 1st digital camera. I took pictures a few minutes after taking it out of box. I bought a universal adapter for [price]at electronic store and it has saved on batteries, I use adapter when downloading pictures on computer. Some stores cheaper than others, check store prices. I am going to buy rechargeable batteries and charger later. I also was able to buy my camera at a great price. My shopping around saved me $$.
This machine has impressed me. It has a large number of features thatmany other machines of its price range don't have. I have also runmovies in excess of 3 hours long and have had no problems. partly, I have only had the machine for a month but the machine has been in use for about 2-3 hours a night. I am pleased with this machine and I highly recommend it to anyone....
I was afraid of buying such a purchase online but everything has been great. Eagle delivered the TV and assisted in unpacking and moving it to it's stand. After I purchased the TV the price went down and Amazon refunded the difference. My girlfriends parents bought two HDTV's for their house and theirs can not compare to the picture of this Samsung. For the price this is the best TV out there.
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.
This UV serves as a lens protector for the great Fuji X100. No distortion noted and does not affect luminosity of the camera.
Well, here's a real review for this item. All previous reviews tell nothing about the product, so I'm going to share my thoughts about it.I owned about five different mp3 players before (Memorex, Rio, TDK). I was very happy with my old TDK Mojo but its size always made me wish it were smaller. An unfortunately accident ended the days of glory of my Mojo, so I started to look for a new mp3 player.I was looking for something small, so I decided for mini cd players, and then I found the RipGO! from Imation.The player comes with 2 blank discs and an installation disk with the necessary drivers (required only for Windows 98). It comes with Nero and other two applications I didn't bother to see.Putting the player in action was very easy. Just plug the player on the USB port and you have a new CD drive (in this case, burner). In five minutes I burned a disc, unplugged the player and stated to listen to my favorite sound track (Cowboy Bebop). I tested it with mp3s encoded at 160kps and it didn't skip at all.The player has a very funny feature, when it's playing a song and the buffer starts to run empty; it starts to fill the buffer with the next song, avoiding the gap between tracks. The screen is clear and has all the necessary information (track name, time remaining, song length, EQ Mode, etc). The menus and navigation are a bit complex at the beginning, but you will get used to it.The sound quality is great, better that any other player I heard before and has more presets than other players (Normal, Rock, Pop, Classic, Salsa, Techno, Jazz, Etc). The headphones are just ok, but they'll do the job well.The player is small, but is not the smaller player out there. It doesn't come with a carrying case or anything, but you can hold it in the pocket of your shirt.One mayor flaw I found on this player is the battery life. It comes with a rechargeable battery, but it will last only 3 or 4 hours.Overall, this is a very good product, but if you prefer gigabytes of storage instead of 185MB mini cds go to the Archos Jukebox, they'll cost the same, but they are bigger heavier and may crash sometimes.I hope this will help you.
I bought this for my day's car because it doesn't have an Aux input and he seems to like it. Very basic and easy to use.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!There is NO WAY to rotate the CD tray/carousel so that slots four and five are accessible. I've bought two of these players and they both had this same problem.I returned the first one for a replacement, assuming the problem was a manufacturing defect. When the replacement player had the exact same problem, I returned it for a refund, and I am going to buy a different brand.Yamaha Customer Support said that this problem is apparently a design flaw. Although Yamaha no longer sells this player, I cannot believe they EVER shipped it with this flaw. I am completely shocked. I used to respect the Yamaha brand across the board, but now I think I'll narrow the scope of my respect to motorcycles and pianos, although I haven't driven or played either one recently, so...Regards to all, Kevin
I don't understand why we can't recieve DVD Players over seas but we can order DVD's from the same site...
These headphones are so, so comfortable! It's unbelievable. I know the top-of-the-line ones are probably more so, but they darn well better be if they cost upwards of three hundred dollars! Others say that these headphones are only good if you listen to symphony. I listen to techno, rock, jazz, hip hop, blues, and symphony. These headphones perform well above average in all types of music. It is true that they sound especially wonderful when listening to symphony, but that just makes then sound RELATIVELY bad with other types of music. If you're a symphony lover, a pair of headphones won't make you like hip hop any more than you already did. The fact of the matter is that the bass, midbass, midrange, upper, and treble, (as well as any other range) are excellent. Personally, I am a Bass head. You know, those guys that drive down the street with 1000+ watt stereos in their cars, registering multiple points on the richter scale as they pass. These heaphones are satisfying to me because I can crank up the bass on the EQ and they'll take whatever you give them. Normally, they are very well balanced, and the signal can be tailored to anyone's tastes.Upshot: for the price, these headphones more than earn their keep. If I had a little more money to spend, I would definately come back to this company for my next pair of 'phones. The HD600's are calling out to me!
I noticed a few people complaining about the Linksys pc card, but I found the card works wonderfully. I believe the problems some of the others are seeing is with the Linksys wireless access points and routers. I have read that those products have some known problems. To support my theory, just go into any TMobile HotSpot and use the Linksys wireless pc card in your laptop. Works wonderfully!
I bought this product for my son who was having to pay to have copies made. It certainly has come in handy in his search for a job. He just loves all the features and ease of operation. The image quality is clear and sharp. He really is enjoying it, not only for professional applications but for fun stuff too. The price was great. Service was fantastic. What a great product!!
This is the type of ink required for the printer. It works even if my printheads are clogged and the machine may be obsolete.
I am so pleased with how much I saved by purchasing the mini-DV tapes online rather than by purchasing in a retail store and paying more than TWICE the price. That includes shipping! What else can I say? A pack of five for only 11.49 (again, that includes shipping!). Hats off to the seller of this product!
I paid &lt;$100.00 for this "all-in-one" and I couldn't be more pleased. Does everything as advertised and very simple to hook up. I work out of a home office and prior to the purchase I would go to Kinko's for copying and faxing, just to get out of the office for a break, now I go to Starbucks instead.
Great product. Purchased it on sale for $89. Bought it to record my baby son growing up. Its light weight and I bring it everywhere i go.
The headphones work great, they have a lot of bass compared to many other earbuds.
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.
I bought this new and have had a tough time with it largely in part because I uploaded a back up software called "Bounceback Express" for my portable external storage hard drive. It is software that comes with most external hard drives made bu SEAGATE and SMARTDISK. DO NOT put this software into your mac it is like a virus and can scramble the keyboard and slow down the machine immensely.I sent my MacBook Pro back to apple twice and they gutted, but could not figure out the problem until recently. Great customer service through Apple and it is in no way their fault.Also, it is very important you make sure you get the new battery after the 2006 Sony recall. The warranty is great though for a year so they will replace it free if it is faulty.I would definately get the memory upgrade. All in all I would buy it again and I am happy to be done with that evil Bounceback express software.
I am very happy with this pourchase.... its a great product at a very good price.
The ProsCharges my IpadCharges my verizon MiFi 4510L via USB without issuesThe ConsSomewhat expensiveThe RelevantBought this originally because some devices are configured not to be charged off a regular USB adapter. This gets you around that limitation. It works fine on my IPad and MiFi and lets me charge on the go. Would have liked to see a 5-7 range for the price though.
This router/switch was easy to setup and the firewall functionality has been so good that after a few months I uninstalled BlackICE (my software firewall).The only complaint that I have is the unit has recently developed a bad switch port. Fortunately, I only need three ports.
This product is a fine product, a dream come true, until one of two things happen:*All Titles Dissappear - Yes thats right, after spending hours entering all your DVD titles into the system, you will lose all that data. Not a question of if, only when. Fortunately, if you are willing to give up a Saturday every couple of months, thats not too terrible.*Eventually Stops Reading All DVDs - Yes this is the killer, the death rattle. This will happen, again not a matter of if, only when. So far I've owned two of these, (and two is enough for me) each time, months out of the year warranty, they simply stopped reading DVDs. This will happen and you will have to replace the product.Bottom Line - Holds a ton of DVDs and displays titles which is wonderful. However you have to basically pay $300 / yr to operate this thing because you will have to replace it just about every year.
These are awsome...but like everyone else has been saying there are a couple of problems. They are a bit uncomfortable...but you DO get used to them...the lights do sometimes turn on because the button accidentally gets pushed but they automatically turn off. The little ummmm plug thingie doesn't fit right in my CD player either i have to move it around sometimes. Also I've only had mine since Christmas and they broke on the end where it says the model name..so i can't use them anymore..I used them everyday tho..But I am the only person who has these at my entire school! Everyone loves them! I'll walk down the hall and everyone stops and is like &quot;WOW! Where'd you get those way cool headphones&quot; luckily I got mine for a gift so I just say &quot;I donno I got them for Christmas.&quot; but my parents actually got these from a store...hmmm.....well they are great....just don't put them in the bottom of your backpack or they'll break next time you try to put them on...:-) LOVE EM!
I purchased these to use in studio and am quite pleased with them! The sound quality is very good and they are quite comfortable to wear even for extended periods of time. I highly recommend these headphones.
I just purchased these speakers today and I already love them. The sound is crisp and clear and they do a great job of filling my apartment up with music! Some other reviewers on here mention that the speakers hiss or buzz. They do, but wait. Before you are turned off entirely, let me say that they do not compromise the sound quality! You can't hear the buzz/hiss unless there is a break in the music and you have your ear right up against the speaker. The buzz/hiss does not become louder if the volume is turned up, so it is really a non-issue. These speakers are excellent for a 2.0 option. I highly recommend them! FYI: There is a little MP3 player dock built in that is a really neat feature.
Good scanner with excellent resolution. Software is not "user friendly"; too complex. Top of unit is curved and if desk space is an issue, it wont support any thing on top of the unit. Negative and slide scanning a plus.
My rating is based on the fact that I have been using a Jetprinter Z55 printer for 2 years long. 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 this cartridge form Eforcity. As such, I would like to only buy ink cartridge form Eforcity.
I bought this as Christmas gift for my kids ages 10 and 12. They are very happy with it so far. It's easy to use and the sound is pretty good. I didn't give it 5 stars because it didn't 'WOW' me. It's a very good unit for the price.
The JVC DRMV1S includes a HiFi Stereo VHS VCR and a DVD Recorder, both sides have their own tuner so that you can record two different television shows at the same time. It was very easy to transfer my old VHS tapes to DVD and one of the coolest things is that this unit has a single progressive component output for both the VCR and DVD...no more switching inputs,on my TV,back and forth, which always leads to family confusion.Highlights:Dubs VHS to DVD and vice versaExcellent progressive DVD PlayerVery responsive VCR transportOf course, I'm nowhere near finished dubbing my prized VHS collection to DVD, but I've made a good dent in the project. I'm very happy that JVC has introduced this product, which not only makes tape-to-DVD copies and records broadcast TV, but it also provides a top-notch VCR and progressive DVD player in the bargain. I'm sold!
UCB cables are indispensable items in the 21st Century. You need them quickly? You get them quickly! Excellent product, excellent service, excellent speed.
This player is loaded with wonderful features. Picture quality is good, being the largest one I've auditioned. There are many helpful features for viewing chapters, segments of chapters, etc. Regretfully, I had to return the one I ordered. Compared to the other players I've tried, the speaker volume was very low and contained no middle or low frequency output. It was like listening to just the tweeter's output. The headphone output however had pleanty of volume with full tonal range. Hopefully this was just a defective unit and not indicative of all SD-P2000's.
Don't waste your money on this. The display got totally messed up in just one month. I bought it at Target and going to return it tomorrow. Good thing I saved the box.
The product description and the picture clearly shows ruby colored lens on the binoculars, but when I received them in the mail, the lens were not ruby tainted. I am returning mine right away, as this is blatant false advertising.
Works good. Did really nice job on 13 X 19 prints. Does a nice job on printable DVDs.
Works well and as described. No color switching required for the cables when used with iPod (many other similar products do with a similar price range). I say go for this one!
I bought this product to safe money in car charger. The only disavantage is that this product is a little noisy.
This product is of no value. It did not work on to different laptops, a Dell and a Compaq. This is after Linksys sent me a replacement to the original that did not work.
My Garmin Nuvi 360 arrived promptly as expected. However, the unit had no maps loaded when it was received. I found out that I was entitled to download the map set directly from Garmin. Although I have attempted to do so, I have been totally unsuccessful. I acknowledge I am not very computer competent but I odered a device which I expected to be operational as it was received. As it is, the unit sits, worthles, in the shipping package.I am involved in a volunteer program for which I purchased the Garmin unit. To say I am dissappointed isa great understatement. I purched the unit to use it, not to have it occupying space. What I want is to k now where I can get my problem resolved. I would like to hear from Amazon regarding the resolution of this issue.Thank you.Ken Biccum
Very satisfied with this product. I am using it with my Canon SX 200 IS. The reason I went for this product is, my camera has HD video capability and I definitely need high speeds of Read/Write. This memory card is Class 6.Satisfied with this product. Using it for last 3 months. I formatted it using my camera several times before every trip. No problems at all.
I will readily admit that I do not iron clothing very often.However, I recently started quilting, and this iron is perfect for this use! I have small children, and with this iron, I can keep the cord (to the base) behind a table so it is out of their reach, and then obviously there is no cord to get in my way while I am pressing the fabric.This iron works so much better and faster than my other, corded iron at getting wrinkles out very quickly.
I love this thing!! Its the most simple thing to use in the world! I love it becuase it is sustainable, the power from it is free, my parents can use it (great for the techno slow people)! Its a real conversation starter! I encourage anybody to buy it because you are using energy that is already given to us.
A significant use for which I bought this scanner was for my wife and me to make copies on my printer using the one-button. I installed it today and, to my dismay, it didn't work. After two hoours on the phone with Canon tech support, Canon gave up and said it won't work with a laser printer. I have a laser printer with 1700 KB memory but it wasn't enough. This is a warning to prospective purchasers.
i would like to return it, the camera does not work ...will i be reimbursed my $10 shipping ?
I bought this presario after much research "Consumer Digest" and reviews on [...]. I am not disappointed. It was easy to set up and the kids love it. I had to add a moniter 17" acer lcd flat screen, speakers and a new printer ( my old one an HP did not work after I added DSL and the technician at HP determined it was not a software issue) But I probably didn't spend much more than $[...]. Now my 17 and 14 year old can do their homework and research at home. They also are enjoying the computer with their new media toys (ipod and digital camera) I was able to upgrade from dial up to dsl and don't know how I survived without it. My advice before you buy a new system, do your homework know what you'll be using your computer for and then go for a brand you are sure of. Also check out prices on Amazon I saved [...] buying the printer from amazon over the HP site.
This is an unbelievable lens. This is the WOW factor when you see your image on PC, even in low light situation the image is just so freaking good. My 60D with 1.6x crop sensor turn this lens into 136mm and its take very good portrait photos and the bokeh is unbeliveable. The focus ring is super smooth and over all well built. This lens will stay with me forever.
The trinitron technology is generally acknowledge as the most superior TV technology and it's evident as to why. The clarity is better than any TV I've owned before. The colors are crisp and the interface is simple. The screen is also flatter than other comparable models reducing glare. Overall an excellent unit.
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.
Worked well for 2 weeks....THEN PUKED!!WD had one chance with me and blew it!I can only note my disdain by never doing business with them again...they caused me a great deal of aggravation.
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 D-Link pocket router works as advertised. It is lightweight, simple to use and is my primary router now.
A friend gave me a sleeve of these balls a week ago and I liked them so much I just placed an order for them on Amazon. Some facts about golf balls that I learned from a friend of over 20 years who has worked for the largest golf ball manufacturer and just retired from that company last year. Years ago I used to buy X out balls to save money, and like you I thought they were blems thus the cheaper price. What my friend told me was that x outs were absolutely perfect balls, except that for that days run all golf balls would be marked as x outs. Why? Because the company knew there were golfers that would play $[...] a dozen, and those that would pay $[...] a dozen, they wanted both customers. Any ball that was not perfect was always destroyed, not sold as an x out. And who wouldn't want a premier ball at a lower price, but there were the guys who wanted the same ball but wanted the prestige of having the most expensive without the x. Like he said you will see pallets of x outs at a pro shops, if they really made that many mistakes they would be out of business.While he would never tell me the true cost to make a ball he did tell me that the cost between the cheapest 2 piece vs their premier 3 or 4 piece ball was just a few pennies. The extra cost was due to each extra step in a mold to add the extra layer. Also ball manufacturers use the same materials, there is no proprietary materials, but that different formula mixes gave each ball different characteristics. He said that golf balls were like NASCAR because NASCAR set rules so that all cars are the same, very little variance, and the the USGA does the same for golf balls. Basically other than the normal rules like diameter and weight no ball that is hit by a mechanical machine with a 9 degree titanium driver at 120 mph swig speed can travel with roll more than 320 yards. There is even consideration being given to lower that distance because most courses can't be made longer and par 4 and 5 holes are playing one stroke lower with new equipment.Bottom line is if you think a $[...] dollar ball is a better ball that a $[...] ball, well the ball manufacturers love you. All that is built into that $5 ball could be in a $1 ball, and in some brands is, but why if they can get that extra $[...] dollars. What justifies that extra $[...] dollars is the fact that you see that balls name on a pro's cap on the Sunday final. Status has its price. As for these Intech Beta Ti and also their Limbo balls they don't meet USGA standards, and could be the reason for the extra distance most reviewers here seem to get. I get about 15 yards more than my other approved balls with the Intechs. Keep in mind if you play in a club or USGA event with a non conforming ball like the intechs you will be disqualified. And most informal scrambles or golf outing that that have a prize like car for a hole in one, the insurance company that covers the cost of the car usually in the fine print requires your club and ball must be USGA approved to get the prize for your hole in one. Bottom line don't pay attention to brands or price, play the ball that works best for you, not a pro on the tournament.
I bought this notebook cooler after buying one that didn't work at all and was much too small. This thing is great! The blue light is the only annoying part about it. You can see your way in the dark with this light. Great product would recommend to anyone, great price too!
Bought this bluetooth enabled mouse to use with a lap top (tiny laptop) - used quite frequently with a docking station. After awhile, I started using the mouse when the laptop was out of the docking station. No problems whatsoever. Quality product,
This does not seem to work at all. It actually made the signal worse. The instructions also say it should be plugged into your wireless device. That makes no sense. You can't plug an antenna into an ipad, or even a laptop.
I really dislike this printer. It's slow, it's bugy-both the software and the hardware and the print quality is not that good. I wish that I could get rid of it but I would feel guilty selling to someone.
We need this to take along on our long trips to New York. We have a new car which does not gives a tape cassette player option. This works fine and is easy to plug in to it's outlet.
The side buttons are a little hard to push and the scroll wheels lags a little bit this thing is awesome. You get more bang for the buck than the ipod. The radio works great!! The sound is good too.
The kit contains a regular toslink cable and a mini-toslink adaptor. I used it to connect my Mac-mini with a Proceed DAC. It is well built and works great. It is a bit pricy comparing with the other products in the market -- hence the 4 stars rating.
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
This product was very cheap, and yes, you pay for exactly what you get. The cigarette lighter attachment works sometimes. You have to move it around a lot in the outlet to get it to start charging. The outlet adapter is pretty much the same, it works sometimes. This could be because of the piece that fits into you apple product. I had an iPhone 3G and it fit VERY tightly; I was almost afraid to plug it in. Then sometimes it wouldn't work. It does not work at all on my new iPhone 4. The phone says it does not support it... weird. I would probably not buy it again... because it does not work with my new phone. The end.
I fought going to digital...am SLR holdout; but after receiving Sony DSC-W1 for gift, I am in heaven....wonderful display, sharp and wys is wyg only better....Easy to use, lightweight, have had no red eyes.Enlargements of 8x11 are fantastic.Only digital camera in this price range with optional telephoto and wide angle lens and filters....that I have seen....Macro setting is superior.Dont wait the price is good and 5.1pixels is more than adequate...I am totally sold on digital now.....my new Nikon N75 sits aloneCant beat light weight, quality prints and instant gratificationBuy it today before it is gone....
Very prompt service. Slide Central also included a carrying case and an upgraded lens at no additional cost. A personalized note was in the box! Very nice tocuh! Projector, which Kodak stopped making about six years ago, works great and appears in new shape except for a small crack on top. The crack doesn't impact functionality and we will probably just use epoxy to fix it. Not worth contacting the company about. Overall great experience.
i was looking for a bundle of 20 CD's & i got 50 CD's for the price of 20 & the CD's are greati recommend this to everyone
I ordered what was supposed to be a C2G (cables 2 go) Ethernet cable, what I got was NOT a C2G cable, there is no name on the cable at all. This was from "BuyCheapCables". How is it that sellers can advertise their product as one thing and then send something totally different?*update* I emailed the seller about the misleading description and they offered me a refund, as for the cable I did receive...It seems to be good quality, the cable is very thick and locks into place securely, I have noticed a difference of speed compared to my old cat5e cable so that's a plus, all in all it's not bad, just not what was described in the listing.
I've had no problems using this with either of my Dell systems. My own experience was plug and play. I don't use it as storage for must-have items only because I'm not familiar with its life cycle. Using my desktop, I transfer programs from Tivo to this product. Then I have a library of programming which fits in my coat pocket and can be watched on my laptop. The case is a sleek black which isn't so sleek once handled, because it's impossible not to leave prints. That's a minor quibble, though. I intend to buy another, if my present one finishes out the new year.
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.
Bought several of these sets for Christmas presents and they were a big hit. Got em on sale and that was even better. If you have tea lovers, they'll love you for this. We bought for everyone else and turned around and bought one for us. You can't lose.!
Great product, works where others have failed. Waiting to see how long the battery takes to drain, but so far it has worked great!
I've had these headphones for quite a while now and they still surprise me. they're extremely comfortable and reliable. they're are also really durable, i dropped them a couple of times now and they still work great, no scratches no nothing.The sound quality is EPIC it compared these to my brothers bose triport and i honestly think that these ones are better and much more comfortable^^
The problem with this item is that all the software referenced in the user manual DOES NOT EXIST! There are two utilities for managing the card that are just not available on the packaged CD or on the D-Link web site. This makes it absolutely worthless for using WPA2-AES encryption. "Customer Service" does not care and has stopped responding to my e-mails. Avoid this one!
Great for keeping two kids from beating each other down. Sliders for volume control a little loose and can be moved easily, but good level control. Do not leave this plugged into a laptop and move around. The pin with bend out of the body fairly easy. It still works, but the pin is at an angle. This is my fault, but the mold around the pin could be stronger.
If you have a notebook, this is a must-have mouse. On WinXP it installs without any drivers. . .true plug-and-play. clicking feels good but it feels a little &quot;cheaper&quot; than regular logitech mice. I love the On/off switch. . .travel pouch is nice too. Size is good for people with small hands (especially women) and occupies negligible space in my notebook backpack.This mouse is replacing a wireless mouse by Targus. That one was really bad. It frequently lost connection, would automatically highlight icons on my desktop without me clicking the buttons, tracking of the cursor was &quot;choppy&quot; at times, over all unreliable.This logitech mouse is working flawlessly.The only very very minor advantage of the Targus mouse is that it comes with a short (2 inch) USB extension cord in case your USB port is located in a place that would make the USB receiver bump into stuff. In other words, if you have a USB port in the back of your notebook, the receiver will stick out about 2 inches and could bump into things. A short extension cord would allow you to move the receiver to a more comfortable location. Oh well. . .very minor.You might be able to find it for less elsewhere but I would definitely get it from somewhere.
I love good high fidelity/stereo sound. I have not had success with in-ear devices because they either were uncomfortable or the sound was not good. While I do not mind dishing out a lot of money for Studio quality headphones, they are not practical for my portible devices. I wanted good quality, earphones without looking like I was wearing dental head gear or getting ready to embark on a space mission. I went to c/net to review ratings on this product. I am not disappointed. I found the buds to be comfortable when I inserted them in my ears. (They are effective at blocking noise out...I could not hear my desk phone; yet the music was not overly loud) The best thing I have to report to you is the quality of sound. I ran them through the paces: Earth Wind and Fire; Level 42;Led Zepplin; Lyle Mayes; Andrea Bocelli and finally an old Dusty Springfield Classic, "the look of love." In all cases you could hear every tone, I listened for the clarity of the phonemes in Dusty Springfield's singing...amazingly clear! What is amazing is I am not using them with a dedicated MP3 player. Right now, all my music is on my HP2755 PDA with Pocket Player Software. I have a Creative Labs Zen Vision M on order. (From Walmart-big mistake, they are taking forever to deliver it) Anyway, I cannot wait to combine these with the Zen. You can't do better for the money.
I returned the unit I had purchased from radio shack after experiencing this one. No complaints about the shack unit,,it did what it was supposed to, but the Next Generation blows it away. No having to point it directly at the sensor. I can control my TV, and stereo from the patio. Really convenient when entertaining, or just sitting outside listening to music. I ran a coaxial cable from a splitter in the living room, to the tv in my bedroom to recieve digital cable, and can now control the whole works from there. Both televisions broadcast the same program in unity,,,it`s GREAT. My DVR and reciever are one level apart in my entertainment center so I just placed the included sensor(wire), midway between them on the glass door so it had a straight shot at both. To control the other components would require the 3 sensor accessory, but I don`t really need to. I ordered a duplicate cable remote from ebay for the living room, so I can keep the one with the transmitter/battery in the bedroom, and the other in the livingroom.Buy it, you`ll love it!
I bought these discs because I needed to record a DVD that was longer than 120 minutes. They seemed to be the best quality on the market. The first discs I burned had no audio. I thought it might be a problem with the disc, but it turns out was a problem with my software. I'm posting in hopes of helping others who might run into the same thing.I was using iDVD and it turns out that sometimes there are glitches in the program. To fix the problem I had to delete the com.apple.iDVD.plist file in my preferences folder, access the Utilities/Disc repair function and run the repair Permissions and finally reboot my computer. After that, the discs worked great. I found my solution here: [...]. So, my message is: don't blame the discs. It might be your software.These discs worked great for me and I am ordering more
I've had my Sansa e260 for about four months, now. I'm very pleased with this product. The Sansa is very easy to use, its features work perfectly, and it looks and feels really nice.You can sync the Sansa either with a software service (I've been successful with Rhapsody, Windows Media Player, and Napster), or using a simple windows folder interface. Each works perfectly, and all the music files will be usable inside the Sansa interface. The transfers are quite fast, and judging by the amount of space I've used, this model has room for several hundreds songs. I've also downloaded podcasts and loaded them up using the folder interface. They play fine, and simply show up on the master music list under their file name. There's also a media converter for photos and video, but I have not used those features.The screen is very sharp and aids usability with a well-designed interface. The wheel and buttons on the front did take some getting used to, but now that I've been using it for a while, it seems second nature. The Sansa comes with some simple ear buds, which I can't stand. The third party earphones I purchased sound fantastic. The unit also has an FM radio integrated into it; you can switch to this by rotating the command dial to find the FM Radio menu item. I don't use it much, but it picks up a variety of radio stations near my home and work very clearly. There's a voice recorder (a "memo thingy") in the unit, but I can't imagine when I'd use that...The overall unit is light, and small, but not too small to handle if you have fat fingers like me. Best of all, this unit has worked 100% perfectly for me. I haven't had a single hitch, burp or failure with my Sansa.The unit comes with a USB cord that serves double duty as a charger and file transfer medium. The first charge took a long time, but subsequent use hasn't run down the battery very fast, so charge time isn't a big deal for me. However, if you intend to use an mp3 player a LOT, then the USB charge cord might become bothersome for you. It doesn't come with a very useful case, but I bought a very nice case for about ten bucks. Be careful not to buy a case that interferes with the use of the command dial or buttons. I also picked up an aftermarket retractable USB travel cord, which works fine.I looked at several different players, including Apple, before deciding on the Sansa. I'm convinced I made the right call, and I couldn't be happier with the performance of this unit. I'd recommend it unconditionally to anyone who wants a reliable unit with good features and a reasonable price.
I was able to connect a Play Station 3 to a set of 2.1 speaker for better sound. Now games can really rumble.
I received my HLT5075S yesterday and right out of the box I was impressed. Set up took less than 5 minutes and before I could finish a cup of coffee I was watching my new TV. I made the necessary adjustments on my DirecTV box but was disappointed at the lack of clarity due to the SD broadcast (HD box in the mail). I then went to work hooking up my Xbox360 using component cables. All I can say is WOW! Gears of War, my favorite FSP is looking amazing. The detail and light contrast have to be seen to be believed.Some people turn their nose up at DLP becasue is is not LCD or Plasma. They are missing out! First of all, this TV is only 13 inches wide so the only disadvantage it has is that it is not wall mountable. Secondly, it is much more durable that the other two. If there is torque on the set, there is no worry of photocells bursting or anything like that. And finally, the PRICE!! DLP is so much cheaper for a TV this size.With the surround sound hooked up, this great set makes my smallish living room look and sound like a movie theater.
all in all this rather seems like it is of standard quality. I do not think that there are many USB hubs that are built more solidly than this one. Given that it is made out of plastic but to a certain extent as how many things are built today. Truthfully I am not sure how useful the single USB port sticking out of the front of it will be. If you had it in a convenient place standing up on your desk I suppose It could really be used for flash drives and maybe other things as well. The power supply that came with this product seem to be it of relatively standard quality. However, the power supply never worked correctly it seemed to buzz an annoying noise whenever it was plugged in. I was a little bit afraid about its setting my house on fire so I only plugged it in when I was sitting right next to it. After less than 2 days of use, the power supply has finally died. I am not worried because of the limited lifetime warranty that came with this product. I just hope that cyber power limited warranty will cover the power supply and I see no reason why it should not. Also this product does work with Mac so for anyone wondering now you know.
After Hurricane Katrina flooded our home, we were forced to replace all our electronics. This Sony 5 disc DVD/CD progessove Scan Changer did the trick of replacing 3 of the things we lost. All of those items were also Sony, but this particular item was way superior to our previous ones. We couldn't be any happier with this product.
I've had this style of headphone before from Sony. I love the fit. I've had another set of theirs for a long time and they're just giving out, and I decided to go back to these again. They're inexpensive but with good quality. Thank you Sony!
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.
So I am not a TV connoisseur, however I do know a good TV when I see it. The 1080/780i etc... I have no clue what that is-- nor do I care. This is an AMAZEING Tv!!! Very smooth looking & the actual TV itself looks top of the line! The picture is great too ... It is a tiny grainy -- but no more then other 56inch TV's! This is my first "big screen tv" -- and it is a BIG SCREEN TV ... I am very happy with it!!! A great deal too .. 989.99 .. inc shipping!!! I dare you to find a better price!! BUY IT!
I started out with Trancend tried a few other cards in between & I am sticking with Transend 16gb. The Quality does drop but after several deleting of pics only.
This is a fantastic product and is well worth it's price. It actually exceeded my expectations. You can't compare this to any high end head phones co'z im woudn't be fair. But it will certainly surprise you
The best UV/Protection filter I have ever used. High quality brass ring, excellent optical glass, and spectacular coatings. Looking straight through the filter, you cannot even see the glass. It is easy to clean and comes with a nice storage case, though I typically leave the filters on my lenses all the time.
I have owned this product for 1.5 years and disagree with many negative reviews I have read. I find this product extremely easy to operate. You may have a problem if you fail to read the manual. However, once you get it down, it is easy. I never agreed with paying to watch TV. I do not have cable nor a dish. My HD reception is outstanding with an antenna, and this machine enables me to watch recorded shows without paying a subscription. Yes the price tag is a little expensive, but I made it up in not paying for cable in over 20 years! I recommend this product highly, especially if you are cheap and don't like paying monthly fees.
Bought this for my infant twins' room to play music while they sleep. But, it won't play any CD's that I burn. Every other CD player in my house (even my daughter's Hello Kitty boombox) plays the CD's fine, but this thing says "no disc".Back to the store you go, Sony. I remember when Sony used to mean quality, now it means nothing at all.
This is my second Lowepro camera bag, the first being the Lowepro Micro Trekker 100 backpack. Needless to say, I've been very pleased with my first bag and that is what prompted me to by this mini camera bag.I love the compact size and the convenience of this bag. Its the right size for a small SLR such as the Nikon 40x which I own. The padding is sufficient and I feel my camera is secure inside the bag. The front pouch has plenty of room for memory cards but it doesn't hold my Nikon Li-ion charger which is a little disappointing. Overall I would give it an A-grade for its size and the security it provides.
I paid extra for expedited delivery. Product was shipped ground UPS and arrived 8 days later. Money was refunded. Product arrived in excellent condition.
Purchased as a father's day gift for my husband who travels for work. It has changed his life, and he loves it. I enjoy using it too. It's user friendly-no manual required! We've given up on Mapquest and love being able to locate nearby restaurants, etc. when we are in unfamiliar places. This is a great gadget. I'm not sure that we needed some of the extra features (bluetooth), but it might come in handy some day and for the extra few dollars it seemed like a good choice!
These headphones where nice. I brought them for my wife's sony walkman. In the end though she wanted to switch to marshmallow style headphones and these where returned.
This came in a quick shipment. Very happy for that. The unit served its purpose by letting me hook up my laptop to my 1080 tv which is wall mounted.
Attach everything you need to this little device, iPod cable, laptop cooling dock, printers, scanners, digital camera cable....enough ports that you don't have to unplug and risk misplacing cables. The dedicated front slot for flashdrives is extremely handy---the data speeds are the greatest I've seen from a hub.
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
Fits my lens great. It helps protect my glass. Pretty cheap investment to protect your glass.
I just moved to a new city and HATE being lost. So, i bought this Nuvi to help me. I love the screen, easy to view in the day time and night time. The maps are very clear. The womans voice is easy to understand and i do like that the street names are announced not just stated as "the next intersection" as other GPS's do.I am frustrated though at the reliability of this unit. Being new to the city, i would type in the GAP for instance, the nuvi tells me to drive 10 miles and the address is for an abandoned mall ( over two years abandoned). This has happened to me many times when i use the search function by name. Somehow, the satellites need updating. THere is no way for me to remove this erroneous address nor is there a way for me to add an address.oftentimes, this unit simply misses locations while using the search. I was looking for the closest health club to my house, i typed in Ballys and the closest the Nuvi said was 7 miles away. When i looked online at Ballys's website, there was a gym two miles from my house which has been open for 5 years. you would think the satellites would be updated.....So, if you are using this and entering addresses......this gadget is great. If you want to use this to search for businesses....this gadget is not so great. I am told that the garmins have the most data points loaded compared to other units.......i want a little more reliability
I was recommended this brand of DVD+R DL disks and do not regret buying them. IMO, the spindle of 30 is the best price for your money as it's a 1 : $1 ratio. Specially in times like these where a few bucks makes a difference. And as far as quality, you cannot go wrong with these. Highly Recommended and a very satisfied buyer.
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.
This is a great little camera case for the Canon SD1000. Fits easily in your pocket, protects your camera from minor damages, and it looks great.
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 -.
My criteria for choosing a source for a printer cartridge was to find an OEM, and not a generic one at a resonable price. I am happy to say that what I received from Toner Planet was an HP cartridge for under $40 which is working as well as my former HP replacement cartridges. The turnaround time from order to delivery was so short I had very little printer down time. The double boxing meant the cartridge came totally intact. I won't hesitate to use Toner Planet for future purchases.
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.)
This proved to be a perfect cable for my Dell. I needed a straight connector and also a 90-degree connector (90-degree because the disks sit so close to the removable side panel-which may not be true of other computers). The length was appropriate too because I could attach it out of the way of the main open area over the motherboard. The color makes it stand out. Can't complain about the price either!Very pleased! Highly recommended!
IS A GOOD PRODUCT HELP ME ALOT TO REVIEW AND THE PICURES AND FILES IN MY COMPUTER
I had an earlier version of this clock from Target for almost 10yrs before it died. The clock face went blank. I searched high and low for another one like it, and finally found it on amazon. The clock is a space saver. The 7-5-2 day alarm selection is really convenient. Reception for the radio function is pretty good. My only real gripe is that the "sounds" alarm choices are so-so. But I can live with 'em. The improvement that I noticed was that the numbers on the face are much larger than the earlier version--and that's good if the night vision is slipping! It would be nice if the tiny preset buttons on the front were larger though.
Bought this filter for my Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens for my Canon 60D. For the price and protection, it can't really be beat! It protects the lens from getting scratched & damaged. It doesn't effect the quality of the photos or video when recording or taking still images. I highly recommend anyone who wants to protect their lens to get this filter! Good stuff for a decently cheap price!
Amazing product.Got the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens about 2 months back and I am really happy with the quality of the pictures. I am amazed at the clarity of the pictures taken with very little light - thanks to f/2.8.I use the IS almost all the time unless I am shooting night time with very long exposure during which I use a tripod. The AF is very fast at all zoom lengths.Downside:* It is very, really very, bulky.* Too much attention from people around you.* Being a 70-200mm lens, its tough to get a portrait shot. So you can not afford to have only this lens. You need atleast 1 more lens so that you can take portraits and "normal" photos with a little bit wider angle.Note: review is based on my experience with Canon EOS 50DThere is no doubt about the quality of this lens. You just need to decide whether you want it or not.
I just bought the 14', 25' and 50' versions of Belkin Cat6 ethernet cable. BUYER BEWARE, they must have recently changed the size of the connector. I've tried plugging these into computers, switches, routers, and bluray players, and all just barely accept the connector. It appears twice as thick as "normal", and is so thick that the unlocking tab will not unlock. I had to use a screwdriver to pull the connectors back out. I have Ativa and Cables To Go Cat6 cables, all of which have normal connectors. Hope this review will allow you to avoid equipment damage!Update: I just bought a blue 75' Belkin Cat6, and connector size is normal. The only bad cables have been yellow - if that has any significance.
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.
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.
This is a high quality, well-constructed piece however, it is so small that to accommodate my camera, I have to be extremely precise in lining it up with the opening of the case in order to slide it in. It is a very stiff case so there is no "give" or wriggle space. Great case to slip into a jacket or shirt pocket as it is certainly not bulky.
This is rugged just like the car mount. I have yet to use it though. I plan to put it on my snowmobile this winter and use the bread crumb feature on rides.
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!
The Linksys router out of the box was faulty.It took 2 days of constant calling to get Linksystech support, all to tell me the unit was no good.I e-mailed Amazon for a replacement. It took them 3days to reply. "We will send a mailer for it's return."That was 16 days ago and I've seen nothing. ... Amazon should stick to books.Customers should buy their hard goods locally.FRS
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 was quite excited to listen to these headphones, but I was quickly dissapointed. They cannot reach loud volumes without comprimising sound quality. Ever person in the room can hear your music clearly. The sound out of these headphones is good at low volumes, but you can't listen to them very loud. Not a very good value at all. A very poor investment.
Both Plug 'n Play installation and the supplied CD Driver installer repeatedly hang Windows XP SP2. The modem is unusable. I'm returning it.
I have used a 1270e in one of my restaurants for 2 1/2 years now, and it continues to chug through. We do not fax a lot, but we send copies of the menu to folks, and we receive faxed in orders, so they both need to be readable.Yes, I dislike the old ribbon roll that it uses for ink, but they can be found cheaply enough, plus we usually flip the cardboard rolls around, cut the notches in the end so they will fit backwards (instead of trying to re-roll them), and reuse them, thus saving money.This thing is in a greasy environment that puts it to a test (it sits by our chip fryer - we are a southwestern/mex grill) and gets totally covered in grease, but keeps right on printing.Phone on it works ok for those times when we have to talk to someone that is dialing the fax by mistake. Has a few memory dial numbers in it which is nice.
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 bought this TV at Fry's today for $199.00 and I'm totally pleased. The picture is crisp and perfect. The only drawback is, as others have said, the thing is incredibly heavy. Why buy an inferior TV when you can have Sony quality at a discount price, It pays to shop around.
Love my TomTom! It even exceeds my highest expectations. Don't know how I could ever get along without it.The operation is very easy, even for my 80-year-old brain! I do extensive traveling and am looking forward with great pleasure to my next driving trip.Thank you, TomTom
I've been using this mouse for just under a year and I'm very happy with the performance. The optical guide works well on just about every smooth surface execpt materials like clear glass or plastics. The scroll wheel is smooth, and the USB allows you to plug and unplug at your convenience, which is great if you're travelling with a laptop through airports and on planes. In addition, the mouse has a nice ergonomic feel to it.I strongly recommend this mouse for its great performance and ease of use. Buy it!
The velo-cd series of cd writers by TDK has consistently proven itself as a winner in the market. I've purchased (for either my own use or in building PCs for educational institutions and friends) well over twenty different cd writers over the course of three years and can easily say TDK is the best out there. Not only does this one write at 40x, but it also includes burn-proof technology (which is quickly becoming an industry standard), which if you don't know is a buffer-underun prevention mechanism which ensures your burns almost always succeed, even if the read buffer is used up. It also utilizes Nero software, which is superior to Roxio Easy CD Creator in every aspect imaginable (including such goodness as drag-n-drop mp3 burning for beginning users, as well as hundreds of options for more experienced users).Beginning customers should be aware of several things, however, when purchasing cd writers. First of all, a computer without sufficient RAM will not burn at 40x, no matter how much you want it to. Do not expect this burner to perform consistently at 40x without 512 mb of RAM. Also, be aware of the CD-R media you buy: cheaper brands &amp; cheaper quality media cannot necessarily be used at 40x speed, even if the packaging says it supports the speed. Use TDK media, which tends to be both affordable and reliable, or other brand-name media (and not, for example, the bulk CD-Rs produced by CompUSA).I encountered no driver, IRQ, or other conflicts while installing and using this product. It worked right out of the box, and as the drivers install with the software, I did not need tech-support's help to get it running properly.
Stay away is the best advice I can say,$1500 and 2 years later got the blinking light of death , $700.00 to fix it ,never will buy Panasonic again ,and they knew all about this problem and still sold these sets , shame on them
WOW just got my SD750 today!!!! Very good camera with alot of features. Pictures are very sharp and crisp!!! I have always been a fan of CANON since my Digital ELPH S500!!! Canon has done it again!!! This compact camera is portable and small, easy to slide in pocket and is highly recommended to novice users!!!
A great buy midsize Subwoofer for the price!. I had the same size another brand which burned out, for replacement, I would of cost over $225.
I'm spend a decent amount on the home entertainment center and even though had a good surge suppressor, I used to worry about how many more thunderstorms would it take to keep knocking off power before I had to replace my components. I thought about a UPS, but had a mental image of a clunky box of batteries that weighed a ton. The Cyberpower unit isn't light, but a vast improvement over my earlier UPS'. the LCD not only looks cool, it gives me good information and turns itself off after a while to not be an irritating light source, distracting me from my latest action flick. The unit does it's job, I don't have to worry about power drops, and the unit was a great buy at about a 100 bucks...
I'm very happy with the product and would recommend it to my friends.Your service is also excellent!
Purchased as replacement for a much larger cooler with Intel "pushpins" for mboard install.Found this cooler to be perfect for my application. Cooling capacity is very good, the mountingbracket and "screw in" installation is MUCH more secure than the original cooler.
I bought this model almost after it hit the market and totally satisfied. Very easy in use.Allows to use your old 8mm tapes. So,if you look for a reliable, high quality digital camcorder - put Sony DCR-TRV120 as #1 on your list.
I was going to purchase the Flip mini-tripod when I was reading the reviews and someone had said this works with the Flip as well. After using this product I realized that I was paying a "Flip" logo tax and this was the exact same product. The tripod is very stable and easy to screw on. Buy this product if you want a mini-tripod that you can use for stability and shots.
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.
Hi-Capacity Camcorder Battery for: Panasonic PV-21DI had to return this product after several trys and refresh steps in the charger the results is a dead battery. The battery appeared to be new, however I would suggest that the seller did not check the shelf life that all batteries have coded on the battery. I had a used battery installed in the charger which did charge successfully. The return policy was easy to accomplish, but my location warrants a trip to the Post Office to print, label and package the product to return to sender. Time and transportation cost to return the defective battery results in a lost to the customer.
I compared several different manufacturers and models before settling on the Garmin Nuvi 360. The deciding factors for me were the value for the features. The 3.5" screen is large enough to make navigation of screens simple, yet not as costly as the larger screens. Do to the 'Text to Voice' feature I didn't feel that a larger screen was necessary for the purpose of visually following a map or looking for a street name. 'Text to Voice' is a necessary feature that I highly recommend. Without 'Text to Voice' you will undoubtedly find yourself wondering which next right do I take, because there are two right next to each other. 'Text to Voice' informs you of the street name along with the direction and time to turn; therefore, you have no need to reference the map on the display to try and determine where to turn while continuing to drive.I haven't used the hands free 'Blue-Tooth' feature yet, but with many states adopting the restrictions on cell phones while driving, I feel it's a must have feature.The built in address identification helps simplify and save entry time too. I was impressed with how well the nuvi identified the address ( as rural as it was) we were entering and saved us the time typing. Additionally, the business directory is very helpful.In a nutshell, spend the money wisely on features such as 'Text to Speech', hands free 'Blue-Tooth' calling, and quick re-routing rather than on a larger screen which doesn't provide as much value.We didn't have a need for subscription based services so they were not considered during the decision making.
Just purchased this and have been using it happily for the last 2 days. The instructions were very easy to follow and I was able to get the whole thing setup in about 30 minutes and all I needed was a Philips head screw driver. One of the less essential parts was missing and when I called the toll free number on the Instructions booklet, and after waiting on hold for about 30 seconds, I was able to speak to someone and they apologized and will have it to me within a couple of business days. The arms are very sturdy and yet can move fluidly. They also look great, like something out of science fiction. Thanks to Ergotron, I'm able to "float" my laptop and my 24" monitor and in the process, have regained my precious desktop space. I highly recommend this product for ergonomic reasons and for the space saving and de-cluttered look.
This one the strong nice camera I ever seen and still working for the last 10 years and have good quality picture.Temour Sayed
Great Lens, Very Sharp at 2.8. Focus is correct on 7d - no need for microadjustmenets. On crop sensor - it's wide to normal range, with 35MM good for portraits.
This is the factory original battery for my Sony DSC-t10 camera. I couldn't beat this price anywhere. Performance is exactly as the original battery is.
Good sound, especially for the size and price. Very happy with it in our kitchen.
Ergonomically its superb for vertically composed shooting. Feels solid and sturdy. For travel in remote areas where power outlets are scarce the 6 AA battery option addresses that issue, this is the main reason I purchased the grip. As far as ruggedness goes, I'm taking it back to Alaska this summer and down to Nicaragua so I'll update this post after I return. The camera feels significantly more sturdy and "balanced" with the grip attached when used with the 24-70mm f2.8L and 70-200mm F2.8. For situations where discretion is required, the extra size can be initimidating for you potential subjects. The price seems a little steep.
Good upscaling dvd player. A big improvement over my old non-progressive player. Haven't had any reliabilty issues yet, but only had for 2 months. I am enjoying this machine!
Buyt it to fit my pancake 1.7 20mm lens from Panasonic, fit well and size i can put the lens cap at top. Buy mainly to prevent dust and other material get to the lens surface, you shold do that first thing when you got the lens.
A superior quality product that exceeds most if not all of its competitors units in this form or any similar type of auto winshield mount in any other shape or style. The consumer won't be sorry when they purchase the PanaVise 809 AMP Satellite Radio Vehicle Mount.
I was trying to film a time lapsed subject. Without the filter the image was blown out, but with the filter it was PERFECT. ND filter was easy to use.
I really wanted to like this lens. It has good build quality, is fast, comes with a lens hood and case, has a 4 year warranty, has HSM which I believe is similar to Canon's USM and makes for quiet, fast focusing, and is a great focal length (equivalent to 50 mm) for my Canon 30D. I was planning to use it for indoor shots without a flash. HOWEVER, it really does have problems getting the subject in focus. This does not seem to be just a function of the narrow depth-of field. The Canon 50 mm 1.4 (A GREAT lens, by the way) doesn't have this problem at f/1.4. I'm going to try the Canon 28 mm f/1.8.
I have owned and used this battery charger for about 2 years. As a photographer, I am constantly recharging batteries for my flash and gear. I keep this item plugged in on my desk at all times. As opposed to other chargers, it doesn't get hot or have a loud fan. It has a digital indication of level of charge and takes an hour to recharge an empty battery. It also refreshes batteries by draining them completely and recharging them. If you have bought Powerex batteries because you want pro-quality rechargeables, then get the pro-quality recharger. I could not recommend this product enough!
I bought this camera for my parents to replace their old Olympus 1.2 megapixel camera. My Mom was convinced she'd need at least 6 megapixels but I proved to them 5 mp gives you more than enough quality (unless of course you are a professional). Not to mention with the release of the A620, this camera has become quite the bargain. You won't see too many 5 megapixel cameras with all the features this has for much cheaper. The optical zoom is a must in the camera world. Sure, you think you won't use the zoom much but you'll discover later on you really needed it.This camera is small, but not that small and despite being made of some kind of plastic has a very sturdy, metallic feel to it. It fits comfortable in even a man's large hands and let's you avoid that problem of shakiness many of the too small digital cameras have. The interface is easy to use, simple, and effective. There is a dial for most of the features an amateur photographer would need to use in a split second, and I love the LCD screen on the back. It's the right size and perfectly movable. The grip on the side of this camera is one of its best features. Not only does it let you take secure pictures if you are like me and have shakey hands, but it's also nice when maybe you are leaning out or in a moving vehicle trying to take a picture, you feel like you have a really good grip on your camera.Another feature I like is that the lens is interchangeable and you can buy more advanced lenses to serve your particular needs. The package came with a USB cable adapter that lets you get all your pictures off the camera without ever having to touch the memory card.All in all I think this is a perfect choice for the average consumer. It is a little pricey through Amazon, more affordable through some other retailers, but a good buy nonetheless. Things I'd like to see with it would be maybe a case or easy way to protect it, and it's also not the kind of camera you could easily slip into your pocket or anything. It's not that advanced in features, but consider what it's aiming for I think it does a good job.
I searched everywhere for a reliable and reasonably priced arm for my 19" LCD. I came across this one on amazon.com and was drawn to it because of how far it extended (not to mention the price- these things can get outragously expensive!!!). I tried to research it online but didn't find too much information. I went to my local electronics store and looked at their floor model and the 'peerless' brand was exceptionally more sturdy and of higher quality then any other arms on display. Unfortunately, they were out of stock. I went to several other electronic stores in search of a 'peerless' brand arm and no one else carried them, nor any other quality/ sturdy/ functional arm. I ended up ordering one from amazon and installed it today. I must say that I am pretty unsaavy when it comes to tools and hardware and installing things, so i had medium difficulty installing it. First, I live in a really old building where some of the walls are concrete and others are drywall. I knew there would not be a stud where I wanted the base to be attached and after drilling some holes realized that this particular wall was 1 1/2" thick drywall. So I just went to my local hardware store and bought some toggle bolts (about $.80 each) and used those as opposed to using the different sets of hardware that was included (one for mounting to cinder/ concrete and another set for wood). Once mounted, I noticed I had done so a little crookedly and when the television was attached (which was VERY simple) I noticed you could tilt it so it didn't matter that I had installed the base imperfectly.I am very happy with the end result. I love that there are three joints so the television has utmost mobility. I can watch it in my living room at multiple angles, or swing it around the corner so I see it in my sleeping alcove (hooray for tiny manhattan apartments!). Also, to be able to swing it around the corner I had to put the base of the arm near the edge of the wall, but since there are three joints, the television still sits in the middle of the wall when I push it back.This is a sturdy, skillfully made, well thought out product. I highly recommend it.
Had to be returned, which ended up being a painless process, but I wish it had worked.
I use a Minolta DiMAGE G500 and this was an excellent memory upgrade. Spent a week in Hawaii taking pictures and 30-sec movies. Never ran out of memory! The G500 is an older 5 Mp camera. If you have a higher res camera, you may opt for higher speed memory. The memory speed for this card worked very well for casual photography.
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.
My two cents:- I got this to replace the Rocketfish 67mm filter I had bought for my Nikon D90 with from Bestbuy which had a AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. The Rocketfish filter for some reason seemed to tax the autofocus system (it seemed to have a harder time getting the AF lock). Without the Rocketfish filter the D90 was able to focus pretty decisively. With the BW filter I was wary of facing the same issue, but was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the AF worked just fine, no issues like I had with the Rocketfish 67mm filter. Not only that, the pictures seemed to appear a lot sharper as well. Again I don't know if this could be because I got a bad Rocketfish filter, all I know is I am returning it and staying put with B+W. To paraphrase the sentiments of the reviewers before me - "Don't be penny wise and pound foolish".
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.
This product was used in an A+ class being taught on an army base. It was used to convey the importance of grounding one's self. It turned out to be a better product than others costing upwards of $60. Excellent product for the price!!!Amazon does it again!
I've tried other iPod cleaners all promising the same thing: "bring your ipod back to a brilliant shine". Sadly, these other products -- who shall remain nameless for the sake of competitive courtesy -- never worked. Abrasions, scratches and deeper scuffing were the result.After a while of debating whether or not to give another rival product a test, I finally decided to look into alternatives. About.com, through a Google search, had information about new "iDrops", an up-start home business product that guaranteed the same thing.After contemplating it some more (this IS an iPod we're talking about, after all), I decided to give the new cleaner a try. For $10, the gamble wasn't a dangerous one. Free shipping included, it only sweetened the deal.Exactly three days later, my iDrops arrived in a small, neat envelope. Upon opening my statement, an ink message graced it -- "Thanks, David". A sign that this truly was a home business, and that the guy really believed in his stuff.I took it home, excited, that I could begin watching my iPod video once again without squinting and ignoring scratches. I got a cotton towel and began to clean the iPod with the product. Buffing, following the online directions carefully for about 20-30 minutes, I found the product to work a treat.For $10, this cleaner delivers on what it promises and excels itself. The product does its mission dutifully, guranteeing extended life of my $300 audio/video device.It was a pleasant experience, to find a product that worked as advertised. Other cleaners don't live up to their hype. iDrops, coupled with effective following of the instructions, is a powerful cleaner that comes highly reccomended from a humble iPod user.
Very uncomfortable mouse, you have to turn turn your wrist at 45 degrees and all the weight of your hand rests on the heel of your wrist (will get sore), also have to mostly move with thumb. Maybe for someone who has never used a conventional mouse before. Love the keyboard though.
Just bought one to try out. This is the "real deal". Put it in my HP 7310xi Officejet, and it's fine. The local refill places are virtually all junk. Bad cartridges, ink supply vanishes. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
Solid build, wonderful optic, and quite slim; this leica trinovid is a good bino for you to carry every day.
The zipper was broken from the moment I took it out of the box. I considered sending it back, but I figured it would work without the zipper. Still, it was poor quality.
The headphones are great with one caveat. The headphones come with 9 different covers for the bud. It's very easy to think that the sound isolating aspect of the headphones isn't effective, but it can be fixed by finding the appropriate fitting ear covers. This whole process took me about 10 minutes but afterwards I put my headphones in and heard the sweet sound of music and absolutely nothing else. The sound quality is pretty good, it could be better but not having to listen to everything else around me is good enough.
I recently bought 2 jp1500 speakers and they outperform almost any speaker out there. if you are thinking about getting them they have great lows (they can hit hard) that have an unbeatable high. these are the ones for you. jensen also makes a box with 2 15's but its only been found in germany. GO CREEK
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,
This is a good product and wonderful for quick photography filters, but the company I purchased this from on Amazon sent a swatch book that must have been used because the were several filters that were pulled out of the book and missing. All that was left was the cards that corresponded to the missing filters with the filter numbers on them.This was very disappointing!
This printer worked great for a year, then began having one problem after another.All were expensive fixes too. As of today, it is on the blink (yet) again.Will not buy another, and will not buy from HP again. A lemon if ever there were one.
I mounted this antenna on a j-mount pole about 10 foot above a metal roof, but the SWRs (above 3) are too high to use it. I don't think it is an antenna problem, but a location problem. Once it gets warmer, I will relocate the antenna to see if it solves the problem. I think the antron 99 or the Imax 2000 would have been a better decision for a base station antenna, once I had done a little more research. Live and Learn. Look before you Leap.
For a 17'' bag inside should be deeper.. but it is well made and will last a really long time
I always wanted a telescope, and searching around the internet I found this on. I am so addicted to it. I use it evry night. I just love it
I purchased and am using this headset to add voice over to flash files. The headset sound quality is good and it has handy volume/mute controls. I would definitely recommend getting one if you are using it for something more than chatting with friends.Overall great buy for the money.
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.
Bottom line: I would not purchase this camera again, even if it was on sale for $50.I purchased the DSC-W7 about a year and a half ago to replace a DSC-S85 (absolutely loved that camera).the W7 had great batter life and took good photos but I noticed that the indoor shots were not that great and often blurry or out of focus. I wrote the blurry off to the slow shutter speed due to limited aperture (hey, it is a small camera, what do you expect). But the out of focus and long focus times are annoying.Loved the video capability!Fast forward to present time. over the past 18 months I have noticed that battery life was decreasing. I wrote this off to the batteries wearing out (use sony AA 2300mah). Bought a new set about 4 months ago. Still had the same decreasing battery life problem even with the new batteries?!?. Now a fresh charged set won't last for even 10 sec!? clearly something is wrong with the camera. I have seen a few other posts on the net from owners with a similar problem. One took got a $250 repair estimate! I have switched back to my DSC-85 (took it back from the kids) which is still using the same lithium rechargeable that it came with 4-5 years ago!
Works great! I never had a problem with it and never had to replace anything, not even a bulb. Even has an attachment for scanning in projector slides. Quality of image scanned is great- in fact just as good as some of the newer models.
This is an amazing keyboard. An excellent look and quiet keys. Some reviewers said keys wore off and I have had this product for about a month with heavy use (I work from home so it sees 10 - 14 hours of use per day, plus gaming) and I have had no issues. Even if a couple keys wear off I will still love this keyboard. The red glow is perfect for playing games in a dark room, it is not distracting at all. If you are looking for an impressively working and looking keyboard look no further.
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.
Zalman website claims this VF-900 fits on the Nvidia 6800 series but does not fit on my MSI 6800 GT! It is so big that it actually drops down to the bottom of where the card slides into the AGP slot. Since there is a pci slot (empty) next to it, this deep heatsink hits and sits on that empty pci slot, thus not allowing the video card to seat in its own AGP slot!! This is on a Dell Dimension 4600.
I have used HP's toner cartridge most of the time for my 10 year old HP Laserjet Printer. It gives good black printing and lasts a very long time so the up front cost is worth it.
Great product. I bought this item for my husband to show off pictures of our kids to friends and collegues. Very, very easy to use and upload the pictures. The quality of the pictures on the device is very crisp and comparable to what you see on your own computer. My only gripe with it is that the chain broke, the very first day he took his keys/keychain to work. I know he can be a little clumsy but a keychain with that kind of device hanging from it, should withstand more than the everyday tug of war we inflict on it.
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 agree with the many other users who have experienced the "Condensation, Operation Paused" defect on their JVC GR-whatever. Despite numerous others reporting this problem, JVC says its not a recognized problem. I would disagree - it is a recognized problem, but its your problem, not theirs.
Nice case, but it has a major problem. The shoulder strap holder digs into the zipper threads causing the zipper to come off track. I bought this new on Amazon and had to have it replaced by Marware after only 6 months of use. The replacement case had the same zipper problem again 6 months later. Contacted Marware again with no response.
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.
This DVD player is an excellent product! It performs exactly as advertised and comes with easy to understand instructions... which you don't really need since it is basically just plug-it-in and play-it. I haven't had the opportunity to play other formats but when I play standard DVD's and watch them on my HDTV, they look great! This ISN'T a an HD DVD player but until the industry works out ONE standard (HD DVD or Blue Ray) I'll be happy with this fine player!
I've been using this receiver for about 3 weeks now and love it. Because we live in the country we cannot get Cable, and dish is too expensive for the amount of TV that we watch. After hooking this receiver up to my existing outdoor antenna we were able to get 20 stations within a 100 mile radius (majority of them Digital). We are now able to use the HDTV function of our 53" Toshiba TV that we bought several years ago. The quality of the screen is vastly improved also when we switch to the input channel that the receiver is hooked up to (our TV has 6 input channels) compared to the analog tuner built-into our tv. Even the analog stations look better. The setup and onscreen menus could not be easier. One of the +'s I didn't realize about this receiver was that we also have access to an onscreen TV Guide now. The TV schedule and time and date are also broadcast over the air. Another cool feature is the ability to schedule your programming in the tv guide screen. After selecting programs you want to watch, when it's time for the selected program to come on the tuner automatically switches to the program you requested. Also another plus is the signal strength that appears for each channel in the menu's. This is great when you are trying to find the sweet spot for aiming your outdoor antenna... The size of the receiver was smaller than I imagined it would be - which was a good thing. The only two negative things I can say about this product was it takes 5-10 seconds to turn on and off, and it's another remote to lose....
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.
Great product in every respect, but I have to complain about the cost. Ink of this type should not cost soo very much.
I was a little sceptical about the review I read for these. I hadn't found a set that I really liked. The bad points: the wires tangle if you're not careful. They have a rubbing sound when you move. I feel the sound is worth the hassle. I was amazed the first time I heard a bass sound and actually felt it rumble in my ears. They didn't have to be turned up to do that. I think these have to be the best earbuds I have tried for the price.V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds - Bling Bling Black
This product is amazing. I can control my CD player upstairs while sitting in the spa on my patio.
My son needed a memory card for his new video camera. This card hit the spot at the right price.
This KVM switch completely failed to work. I hooked up my Mac G5 Tower and my Dell PC and it wouldn't send a signal through to the monitor, a Samsung 24" flatscreen. Just.. nothing. A black screen. I tried restarting all of the computers, powering on/off the monitor, the KVM switch, and nothing worked. The USB light for the second computer wouldn't turn on either, even though it was connected properly. This KVM switch is worthless.I was unable to try the firmware upgrade because it required a serial port on a Windows machine. A SERIAL port? What year do they think this is?
I use various film cameras and I was looking for an long cable release to use for self-portraits and other photoshoot projects I had in mind. I bought this one because it was cheap and had the qualifications I was looking for.I wish I'd just splurged and bought a good cable release because this broke the second day I used it and it only fit one of my cameras, a Diana Mini.Don't buy this. It's a waste of money.
I want to use my GPS with my computer. I don't have a serial port, so I bought this converter based on other people saying they had purchased it for use with a GPS. The description here gives no OS limitations. The cable showed up and said that it was only for Windows. I decided to give it a try anyway. My FreeBSD box seemed to recognize it, but my ibook didn't. I have GPS software for the ibook, not for FreeBSD. A quick search of google turned up pages talking about this cable and its poor support. There used to be mac drivers, but not anymore. All the links to support pages for both the company that made the cable and the company that made the embedded chip were dead links. I eventually found a site with drivers for the embedded chip and installed them. My GPS software then saw the usb serial connection, but all attempts to communicate with the GPS produced an error.I suggest avoiding this cable, and this company, at all costs.
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.
Just saw this on the Walmart website for 21 dollars. Thought I'd help out and save someone some money if they're looking to buy this particular lamp. Haven't tried it so I don't know if it works.
This review has nothing to do with the product itself. I would be confident that it will do the job...provided it is the correct cable.The title information for the HA08B says 1998-Up Honda. My daughter installed one in her 2006 Honda Odyssey and it worked perfectly. So unthinkingly, I ordered one for my 2008 Honda Odyssey without first checking the detailed compatibility information. Had I, it would have told me that it was the wrong cable. I was disappointed when I found this out after soldering this harness to my head unit harness, pulled the original radio out and was in the process of installing the new head unit. Installation had to wait a few days for me to get the correct connector.I called Scosche and they told me the correct product for my model/year was a HA10B. When I went back into Amazon and looked at the HA10B product compatibility it did not list my car as compatible. Lesson: before ordering call the manufacturer to be sure.
My mother-in-law loved her Mother's Day gift, but shipping was way slower than we were told. It was not delivered within the Amazon window.
Toner was new and genuine HP toner cartridge. Price with shipping was better than local retail.
Being a new player this ball has been great. Just like other reviews state, you don't have to worry if you lose it. So far I have not seen any difference from balls from Nike, Titlist, or Bridgestone but I am also new to the game and would have no idea what the difference would be.
I think by now everyone understands the "Pros" of this unit and most of the cons. I thought I should mention my "Cons" for anyone interested.1st - If you own a 2.4Ghz phone system, you will have dropouts. This happened to me everytime the phone rang. You then had to reset the system (by unplugging the power cord). I eventually upgraded to a 5.8Ghz system and this problem went away.2nd - Range of the receiver is very limited. Even though I have a fairly strong signal where the receiver sits, it occasionally won't lock-on and just sits there blinking at me. Move it closer and it works.3rd - Still unexplained lockups. Occasionally, the unit will still "lockup" for no good determinable reason. Again a reset is required.4th - If you have a song in the playlist that for some reason is not available (i.e. the file no longer exists), the system will lockup and not respond. I have found that the mediaserver software likes to rename files and occasionally "looses" them because they have been renamed. Make sure you run the option to look for all your files periodically to prevent this problem.When it works, it is indeed a "cool system". I almost threw the remote last night when it couldn't locate the sever AGAIN. I'm not sure that Creative will ever be able to fix all the software/hardware problems with firmware/software updates. I have the latest and greatest versions and I am still experiencing the problems described above.
Well you can talk about crossover frequencies and dB and hertz and anything else that makes your audio-geeked out heart go pitty pat. Personally I love the great, big, wonderful JBL sound delivered (free) to my house for $150. This would be funny if it weren't real. I went to Best Buy and a few other big box stores and they wanted to sell me all kinds of crap. Then I looked at Amazon and the price of these and then I heard them and... well... my reco to you is to stop reading this and the other reviews and order these incredible speakers before whoever is selling them sobers up and realizes they are giving away the deal of the frikkin millenium. I own other speakers that cost $5000 and they're probably better but they sure as hell aren't 33.3 times better. So punch the ORDER button now and order as many of these as you can because you'll never get better sound at a better price. And besides they LOOK damn fine. That plus the fact that Mr UPS has to drag these 55 pound boxes to your door for FREE... come on, why are you still reading this!?
Great price for a twin pack any where , I highly recommend this dual pack for anyone on an fixed income.
With a baby on the way I wanted a more convient way to take pictures and share multiple copies of them with the family. I bought a 4 megapixal camera and needed a great printer to make hard copies. This printer makes photo lab quality 4x6" photos in under a minute. I see no difference between ones taken with a 35mm and developed at a store then the ones I printed out. It is much quieter then my previous Canon BJ-4300 and light years ahead in quality. The individual tanks are very cost effective too. The software included even made a low resolution digital print (about 20 kb) come out very nice at 4x6". You can see all your photos and send multiple copies to the printer. It also does regular printing of letters very quickly. Highly recommend!!
Just got these and i love them! The flat sound response is perfect, displaying all highs, mids and lows perfectly. I have been using them with games, movies and music and have not been disappointed yet. The long cable is also great for listening to movies and such at night time to avoid waking other people up. The price is also extremely low for such high quality headphones.If considering these headphones for use other than recording or home stereo use keep in mind a few things.- It has a 1/4 end on it so to use it with an ipod or other portable music player you'll need an adapter which will make the connector about as long as an ipod classic.- The cord is 11' long so while its perfect for home use it will be cumbersome for using them on the go.- These phones are big, very big. As much as i love the sound of these and would love to take these everywhere with me they are far too bulky to be used on the go.I can't recommend these headphones enough, they are unbeatable for the price.
I have owned a pair of around-ear Bose Tri-ports since 2002-2003 (purchased shortly after their initial release). I can without a doubt say that these have been one of my favorite pairs of headphones, especially given the relatively low price. While my review may seem to have a lot of cons, I assure you the pros far outweigh the cons.Pros:Sound quality- the biggest thing Bose has going for it is sound quality. I've never owned a product by the company that didn't seem to completely change and reinvent the music I listen to. Solid low, great mids, and crisp highs (and relatively low burn-in time to get the great sound).Comfort- sure after hours of use they get a little hot (big cushions pressed against your head). But these don't have the pain factor many in ear models have, and they don't crush my ears like many on-ear and even around-ear models do. The ear pads aren't unnecessarily large like others I've tried, but the provide more than enough padding.Sound isolation- while these do not have the sound cancelling technology of their more expensive counterparts (I also own a set of QC2s, which I love), the headphones effectively block out almost all outside noise when music is on (obviously not quite as much when silent). In fact, unless I'm on a plane with the annoying buzz or in a really loud enviornment, I prefer these to my QC2s. The sound quality is the same, but no battery is required and I often find discomfort in the pressure all noise cancelling sets put on my ears.Cons:Chord- not a fan of the split chord, but from what I understand this was fixed in the new model released in October. The chord is also somewhat lighter than I prefer.Storage- these have the same folding feature of the newer version, the on-ear model, or any of the QuietComfort models.Bulk- you can't really expect an around-ear model to be very compact, but these seem to buldge out a little too much (only an issue when lying down). Again, the newer AE model addressed this issue.Build quality- my first pair (back when they had the glacier blue color) felt pretty cheap in terms of materials and build. The cups feel pretty light and breakable, the the headband completely broke on me. Bose was great about replacing these, and the replacement was an updated version of the model. The headband was noticeably more sturdy, though the ear cups still felt weak (though in my 7-8 years with the headphones, I've never experienced a single problem with the cups, so I guess they're better than I give them credit for).The verdit:An overall solid set of headphones. I am definitely a Bose believer, and for the price I think these are one of the best deals around. I didn't put price as a pro, because at over $100 they're by no means cheap; however, I do believe the Bose AEs are a great value (maybe "value" would have been a good thing to put under pros). Despite my 5-star rating, I would probably recommend skipping over these and trying out the new AE model, as it seems to adress most of my concerns with this model.
so far it seems to be a good product my daughters has not had any problems with it at all and uses it all the time
This mouse fits my needs perfectly. It is instantly responsive, fits my hand well and has the features I need. I use the mouse with my left hand so my right hand is free to write with, which makes the symmetrical design of this mouse so comfortable. Also, the size of the mouse is just right for the size of my palm. I couldn't be more satisfied.
I'm very pleased with this camera :)prosit's very light and small, but well builtthe lecia lens is awsome and the 12x zoom is perfectvideo quailty is goodmacro setting is greatauto focus is greatall the settings and options work welleasy to understand and use menuquick start upimage quality is generally superbflash works greatnearly perfect veiwfinderLCD is crisp and clearaffordableconsnot so great photos at ISO 200+the flash is set to forced off (all you have to do is pop it up and change it to forced on, no biggie)action shots? still figuring out how to take them well with this cameraI've had it for about a week and so far Im loving it more and moreI havent had any problems and it's a great upgrade from my standard 4mp kodakI'm still learning how otu se all the settings and all the tricks, the manual is very helpfulI highly reccomend this if you're not quite ready for an SLR, but want more options than a standard point and shoot
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.
So happy with my choice. The issue was that our earbuds that are compatible with our iPad2 and iPod touch were compatible with my ears but not with those of my 6 yr old. So frustrating. Then looking for headphones, but seeing most of them made for adults, also frustrating. Saw the reviews and decided to make the purchase, because for the price I wouldn't be out that much. They work great; there's no issue with the volume. What's included are the headphones with their regular cord, but then also an optional attachment (volume limit cable, about 2 1/2" long) that you can add on to bring the max volume down a bit. This is great for younger children, who might fiddle around with the controls..but if the child already knows their way around the electronic device then it's not really needed but still good to have around.Major plus +++ is that these also fit around my head comfortably (with some extra notches still in there) and I'm in my 30s so it's good size (avg size head, small ears here). What was a bit of a surprise is that the smallest setting is the one that fits my kid the best, but even then it's not a tight fit. I guess she still has a toddler sized head. My point is that I thought the overall size of these would be smaller, as in I was afraid that they'd be too small since a 15-month-old somewhere in Amazonville is using them but what the heck, going into too many details here. They're headphones. They work on multiple devices. They're gonna grow with her. Good price, just get em.
Exactly what I needed it was a replacement for another one I bought from Amazon, but lost. GREAT, FABULOUS, WONDERFUL; B.S.
I took these pair up to the ski resort where I gave one to my son and I kept the other. Needless to say it was just below zero. They worked great. The rechargeable battery pack that it comes with easily operated my radios all day long. The 5 mile range seemed to be good enough for us. I especially like the small size; not to big to put in our pockets. I am buying another pair since this time my wife and daughter will join us on the mountain. 2-way radios are a must on the resort.
UPDATE:I wired these 8 Ohm and hooked them up to a bookshelf unit to break them in. I played 2 cd's each evening at very low volume for a week before finally hooking them up in the car. I just gotta say it again ... "WOW" ..., I've been pounding these for a month now and I am not the slightest bit sorry for purchasing them. They are currently hooked up toLanzar VIBE241 Vibe 1000 Watt 2 Channel Mosfet Amplifierand secured in a custom cut faceplate with the rear of the speakers in the crawl through space of the trunk. With the back seats down (passenger compartment = box "free-air") and kickin it to SkrillexScary Monsters And Nice Sprites EP [Explicit] I reached 127 peak decibel(c) on theFuloon Digital Sound Pressure Level Meter 30 ~ 130 dB Decibel USB Noise Measurement. These speakers are well worth their weight (17 pounds) in any currency and a steal of a deal at these Amazon.com prices. Thank you Amazon and Lanzar! I added 2 more stars because I have never owned sound like this!-------------------- original----------------------The last time I bought stereo equipment was back in 1996 when I purchased a pair of Lanzar Street Base SB129 12" 800watt subwoofers at a mass liquidation sale. Those subs were always underpowered by a California Profile A600XL amp, but they still pounded the pavement just fine in an '83 Olds Cutlass. As I find myself entering the realm of midlife crisis, and with todays economic budget not allowing the purchase of a new cherry red Corvette convertible (cliche), I thought stereo upgrade would be a good hobby to boost my outlook. I installed those ancient subs in my 2006 Kia but managed to fry my old amp. I picked up a usedLanzar VIBE241 Vibe 1000 Watt 2 Channel Mosfet Amplifierand bridged one sub mono... Ok but too much power (amp 1000watt peak to sub 800watt peak). I cut a face plate to support both subs and ran them on individual channels as "free air" leaning the plate against the crawl through. WOW! I didn't realize the stereo thumping life I could have had during college had I picked up a bigger amp. I was hooked to the "good 'ol glory days". So, I checked out subwoofers and saw theseLanzar MAXP124D Max Pro 12-Inch 1600 Watt Small Enclosure Dual 4 Ohm Subwooferand purchased them without checking any reviews here on Amazon because my old Lanzar subs pound insane (wow, some of those reviews concern me now). Impulsive buy became compulsive with the purchase of a newLanzar DCT425 4000 Watt 4 Channel Full FET Class AB Amplifierand theLanzar VIBEX6 Vibe 3 Way Electronic Crossover Network with Remote Subwoofer ControlOf course, I haven't installed any of these components yet, because I am still savoring the sound of those old subs while awaiting additional components and deciding how to install all of this equipment in a compact trunk.Now for the preliminary review:-Shipping, nothing like FREE 2 day from order to delivery, of course ordered 2AM Saturday morning meant not to deliver until Tuesday. I was paranoid at 5 pm on Tuesday, but they arrived at 6:10PM. 2 business days so fair deal (4*)-Packaging, delivered as a pair in an oversized box with loose paper fill. A couple of creases are apparent on the individual boxes, but no significant damage (4*)-Craftsmanship, I like the terminal connectors because they are rigid mounted (solid) with allen locking screws and 2 inputs on each voicecoil for either 2 or 8 ohm impedence connecting both together and still able to send wiring from the sub to the external terminal, however, polarity is marked by red coloring inside the allen head which could disappear over time or if all 4 screws come out, they could get put back in the wrong order. It would be nice to have + or - embossed on the terminal blocks. Speaker number one appears concentric for all ring surfaces, however, speaker number 2 has some issues where several rings are skewed and not concentric. This is cosmetic and shouldn't affect performance. (3*)I like the addition of the rubber magnet boot on todays subwoofers. it is much easier to remove metal debris that may come in contact with the magnet. The composite OD ring is wrapped around the basket lip so we don't need to worry about the front ring separating from the face of the basket. Overall, these look much better constructed than my old SB129's and the newBoss P126DVC Phantom 12-Inch Subwoofer Dual 4-Ohm Voice CoilsI picked up to add to my system just because I like the Phantom image (that's so chic). Call me crazy, but more is better...right? When all is ready to go, I may just have to buy a vehicle with more trunk space. This is my first time using Dual voicecoils, so I may wind up like those other poor reviews in the end. Back in the day, I was warned to avoid dual voicecoils because of the problems experieced when both coils aren't powered in sync vs the stability of a single coil. I hope to be able to improve this review in the future.
I own an excellent selection Canon "L" lenses. But I was ready to try to fisheye. After extensive research, I decided to give the Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye a try. I'm glad I did. This lens feels good, it's small (compared to my "L" lenses), it focuses fast and quiet. The photos it takes are outstanding. I have even stated using the Fisheye-Hemi Photoshop plug-in to manipulate the images and "straighten" them out a bit. I recommend this lens!-- Canon Digital EOS 40DCanon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USMSigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular FisheyeSigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USMCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMCanon EF 1.4X II ExtenderSigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Nokia Travel Charger N91, N90, N80, 7370, 6282, 6265i, 6165i, 6155i, 6126, 6103, 6102i, 6102, 6101, 3155i Travel Charger Compare to Nokia AC-3UThis light and inexpensive charger is an excellent tool to keep in the work place or any other second location other than home so that the phone can be charged when required.
All recordings using the built-in microphone have a very disturbing high-pitch background noise! This makes the unit unacceptable, even though it records fine on an external microphone.
Product does seem well made and so far has worked well. It is however slightly difficult to attach to my computer. It doesn't turn into the slot all that easily.
After years of using complicated scanners, this Canon 4400F is so simple to operate. I wish I had gotten one earlier.
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.
I use these batteries with my Canon Powershot SD700, and then I upgraded to the SD800is. Works like a charm and I actually prefer it over the OEM battery as it lasts a lot longer (compare milliAmp/hr ratings). On a recent vacation to Hawaii, one of these batteries lasted almost 2 days before the warning light started flashing. This included ~250 pictures (maybe 40% w/flash), some movies, and power consumption on reviewing the pix.Note: The above is same review I left for another. I bought these first and they worked wonderfully. But I gave one away and my last remaining one from this pack got thrown into the washing machine. The replacements were the same brand.
This ink cartridge worked just as good as any I've bought and at a good price.
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!
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.
The Cowon D2 is a great media player for the money, it has a nice little touch screen that is easy to move around in and very user friendly. It has a stylus pen for touch screen use that plugs into the back to use as a stand. It also has great battery life and superb sound and also has an SD slot to increase your storage for those who might need it.Transferring your music is fast and easy even with having to convert movie format it was still very quick and easy to do. It might not be good for those who are in a hurry and trying to find a specific song while driving down the road or if using it for jogging but over all it is a nice solid media player.
cheap price, decent shipping, and I've been using it for about a month now....works with Creative Zen 4gb player
I was very happy with this product. It worked just as advertised. I use the product with a universal remote for my stereo / DVD player that is "out of sight". The RF battery in my remote works great. No problems. I strongly recommend this product for anyone looking for an RF solution for their remote controls.
Short and sweet... This camera is great, hardware-wise. The image looks good, and the automatic light adjustment works well. Capturing video at 320x240 is smooth.Installation is true plug and play. This camera is Microsoft WHQL logo'd and drivers are included with Windows ME and XP. No installation of the included software is necessary. If you have Windows 2000 you will need to download drivers from the Intel web site. This is a bad thing for people who actually want to use the included software, as it will not install or work in Window 2000, the downloadable drivers are bare bones. This is not so bad, as the included software is not too hot anyway, and netmeeting and windows movie maker or media encoder work great. Windows media encoder is a free download from Microsoft.The camera is well priced and beats all the other cameras out there for OS support and quality. Yes, even the Intel Pocket Camera. Pick up this camera for a low price and there is also the rebate which makes it a steal. If you are even slightly considering getting a webcam, go for this one. You will put it to good use if you plan on running Windows XP in the near future, as the built in Windows Messenger software makes it really easy to have video chats with friends or family.
After trying several other emitters/extenders, this one prevailed with it's capability of working with my U-Verse box.
I guess i'm a power user - i have a home network a pc and a mac.The hardware of this scanner is excellent. I had no problems whatsoever with the unit. I did have a lot of problems with the software setup. The actual HP software is a peice of crap in my opinion. It wouldn't scan duplex documents becuase for some reason the software would not let it happen. I also tried it on my mac - which worked fine but created overly large pdf files (18.1mb) for a 6 page document. Finally tried Readiris on the PC which did everything great.If you give it some patience, and ignore the hp software then it is a good scanner.
Very Nice! Good sound, and it fits comfortably on your head. The only criticism I have (which might be a pro for most people) is that the wire is VERY long. I use it mostly for listening to music on my laptop, so it becomes a bit cumbersome. Other than that, its Aweeeesomeeeee
This item was even better than advertised. It had a lifetime warranty which I did not expect. It was easy to install, qualified for free shipping and was recieved in the 5 days specified.
I am very, very pleased with this product. I took a chance based on other reviews I read on Amazon and I could not be more pleased. I have stacks and stack of magazines that I take content from. It was so tedious using a flat scanner because it would scan the entire page as an image, then I had to use an OCR program to get the text out. Another problem I had was the fact that most of my articles are printed in newspaper-style colums, and my OCR program could not maintain that format, so all the text would just be jumbled and I'd spend an eternity moving text around. The CPen has been a lifesaver for me, because now I can scan the text I need and it goes right into Wordpad. What's really nice is I can scan pretty fast and the accuracy is exceptionally good, though probably not as accurate as they claim. I think they claim 99% accuracy and I would give it a solid 95% which is more than good enough for me. I was impressed with the wide range of font sizes it can scan. I'm never gonna give mine up. In fact, it actually makes me want to work now, when I used to dread the whole process. Installation is simple, even for idiots like me. The price was very good too. Bottom line, this serves me quite well. I have no complaints at all.
I lost the IR blaster that came with my Windows Media Center TV adaptor kit and this was a perfect replacement, works great on any speed setting in Windows Media Center.
I purchased a WSB24 from Amazon, hoping to improve the signal strength from my Linksys wireless router. With the "signal booster" in place, my signal became extremely erratic, even in my home office, where the router is located (there is an 8-ft clear-sight gap from the router to my laptop)! The office used to get link qualities and signal strength > 85%, but with the booster in place it was not uncommon to see the strength dip down to 0%. I sent the original booster back to Amazon for a replacement unit, but I now am experiencing the same behavior with the second unit. Needless to say, I've taken the "signal booster" out of my system, and I will return it for a refund. Twice burned is enough, I won't get a third one. BTW, I note that a greater preponderance of the newer reviews are reporting negative results with the booster. Perhaps quality has dropped in the past few months?
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 got this for my Skype and it was able to pair up 4 devices when I was testing it. Don't forget to update the firmware/driver when you get a chance! Just put your BT device in "discovery" mode and it picks it up. My only question is, it found my AT&T 8525, but how do I get it to transfer files?? As far audio, it worked on my Jawbone and my wife's Plantronics 510 perfectly. You have to disable the BT on the PC if you want the BT headset to work on your cellphone or vice versa.
I recd the package right away. We took it on vacation to the beach and it was so easy to use and it took great videos. So light in weight, we had people asking us all the time what type of camera was it and where could they get it. Would recommend to anyone that wants a reasonable lightweight camera to take on vacation to film the kids.
you stated it fit a 17" lap-top...it doesn't and now I have it and it doesn't fit
I bought this 128MB flash drive a month ago because of its low price and because I don't need something as big as 256MB. So far this SanDisk 128MB Cruzer Micro has done the job. It's really fast with USB 2.0 and works just fine with USB 1.1. I've also used it with both WinXP and Mac OS X. I have had no problems.
The unit works well. Did not find many DVD's that automatically put the information into the menu. I had to do this manually with a keyboard. A couple of the DVD's information were deleted from the menu for some reason. I haven't figured that one out yet. All in all, the picture is great and the ease of use is good.
Good Card for the money, works great with Vista Ready Boost. Tested correctly on first try. Worth the money.
I was skeptical that the tripod would hold up the Flip Ultra HD, but it works great. Use it to film my 5 month old playing in his crib, on the beach, etc. It's very sturdy and does not tip over.
Simply put, there are more affordable options that provide more than adequate if not equal optics for the money. But if you swap filters often enough you'll probably find that B+W's filters have less issues with flex and, more importantly, soft (i.e., easily damaged) threads like those sold by Tiffen and Hoya that I've experienced in the past. Cross-threading a filter is NOT my idea of providing nice treatment to any of those expensive lenses of mine, and having done that once or twice in my lifetime I've sworn that I will always do my best to get the best-made filters available to protect and use on MY glass, even if it costs a bit more. Any filter can be damaged, but I've had great experiences with B+W products and until they prove themselves otherwise unworthy, will continue to use them again and again.
I love my ER-4P when I'm on the train or bus. Those people who take the tranportation instead of own vehicles, I recommend this item for its ability to block all the junk sounds, except for the annoying sound that comes from its cable rubbing against cloth(It didn't annoy me that much, but people who wants 100% pure music sound would disappoint a bit when they walk or run and hearing those sounds) and when I try to eat something o_Oa...But who cares? I at least enjoy my music 100% great on the noisy train or bus.
The memory went in without a hitch and works great. Added these 2 to the same stuff I already had maxing out my 32 bit OS. Lovin' it!
The cable is high quality and meets HDMI 1.3b specs. The cable is transferring a digital signal, so don't let anyone tell you higher priced cables are better. With digital, the signal either gets there or it doesn't. Paying more will not get you a better result. Works great!
Not ergonomic, left button started failing after a few months of gaming. Not well made at all. Avoid this piece of trash.
When I first bought my Dean, it came with a generic Dean gig bag. I don't trust gig bags: they protect from scratches and small nicks, but won't prevent really catastrophic problems like snapping off a corner if the guitar takes a fall. This case is nicely plush lined, and the thick foam is contoured to perfectly fit the guitar. Yeah, the case is big, but the guitar is kind of big to start with. If you're going to play a 'pointy' guitar, you need to treat it right!
very good headphones, good price. it's sony, so that's expected. two things, though:1: one wire (right ear) is longer than the other, which i didn't expect. so you kinda have to sling it behind your neck. it works, though.2: the ear buds it comes with sometimes fall off, i've had to get replacements. small ones are by far the best, i have small ears, i guess.
It fits the label machine. It is very expensive. The labeler wastes one inch each time you make a label. What a rip off.
This camera is awesome. I absolutely love it. It's small enough to carry in my purse and yet has all the power of a big camera. It's simple to use, takes excellent photos, takes great video, and has been a great addition to my list of doodads. :)
Came on time and works as expected. Nice product, Good service. Device has some decent weight to it so that it wont move around easily when stationed.
Works perfect. Installed it in 15 minutes. It arrived in two days, and easily $100 cheaper than any IR product at Best Buy.
Man, man, man,,and women, let me first start buy saying, the Cowon new D2 mp3 player, will change the way you listen to music, and also broaden your listening arena,, I frist purchased the new Creative Zen, but after I had to return it twice, I realized it wasn't (THE ONE), for me, locks up when ever it wants, sound was ok, (not loud enough for me), even with newer headphones,Sony's Mdr-ed21lp, it did'nt sound much better. So here comes my new player, I was about to return the Sony headphones because I thought,, if they sound like they did with my Zen I didn't think they would sound any better with another player,,,,Oh was I wrong CowonD2 brings your music to life,, you can really hear so much detail in the music, sounds that you probably won't recognize without this player,,, the volume rocks,,,man the volume goes up to 50 maxing it out,,, but you many never have to go that high,,, at #20 everything,, I mean ever sound no distortion in bass,mids or treble,,, I'm still toy around with all the features it has,,, downloads is so simple,, if u have Rhasody or Rhasody to go simple plug the device in an your on your way,,,, the picture is flawless,,,, but I tell you,, If your a music lover,, like I am you will be blown, away by the sound quality the player offers,,,,I mean it, if i could buy this for a first time Mp3 owner,, man no doublt this would be THE ONE,,,,,, go get it youll will not be disappointed that's a promise
My girls bought me this for Christmas & I absolutely LOVE it!!! I had a 35mm film camera by Olympus & it was my favorite of all times. I am just totally sold on Olympus. This digital has all the extras you could want & the features are great. The price was very reasonable & was cheaper here than in any store at home or any where else on line. You will not be disappointed in this camera!
I am pretty much happy and satisfied with these earbuds because of its good sound, good value, and fast shipping from the seller. As for the comfortability I guess it varies on the person's ear. For me these buds feel fine and comfortable and it blocks outside noise compare to other cheap earphones that I have tried in the past. According to some of my friends that tried these out, they've complained that they were uncomfortable. Other than that, I would of gave these 5 stars if they didn't feel so thin and flimsy. They feel like they can easily snap if you're not careful enough. Just make sure you don't get the wires caught into something while you're walking.
just wanted to mention that this gadget is amazing and works perfectly with my toshiba dvd player, and with my samsung tv, but it does not work with the att u-verse box. and that's the only thing, really, i needed it for!!! i am super bummed. the product works and i only WISH it worked with u-verse. it's not the extender, it's att. i love the extender so much i am considering switching to cox simply so i can continue using it (assuming it works with cox). has anyone else had this experience? is there anyone out there who has been able to get it to work with att u-verse? what's the secret?! help!
While using this card with a Sigma DP2S, about 5% of my Raw files could not be read in Lightroom. This happened with both cards. Did not have this issue with a Sandisk card in the camera... so could be a specific compatibility issue between that camera and the card, but still, it caused me to lose a number of photos.
Works great but would work faster if I had a hi-speed USB port. The slide feature doesn't work.
I just purchased (2012) a new 36 pack of these balls and am very disappointed. Apparently there have been some changes made in their construction and the results are not good. They feel lighter and seem to go significantly shorter than the ones I had previously used. I will not be buying them again.Previous review:i have a 9 handicap and have been using this ball for a few years. The distance is good. I like the feed back on putts. On my home course in NC there is a lot of water and wetland, so on a bad day you can lose a few balls. It's kind of a bummer to lose a four dollar ball, but no sweat to lose a low price ball like this.
We got a Tomtom XL for Christmas. It was fine for a couple of months, and then we started having trouble with the "Easyport" windshield mount not sticking -- and still have this problem. It might stick once out of a dozen tries, even though it worked OK for the first couple of months. The mount is also very awkward to use -- it has a large stiff knob that has to be turned while holding the mount on the windshield. If you want to use a windshield mount, choose something other than a Tomtom Easyport. Also, in comparison to the Garmin Nuvi we had previously, the Tomtom is very difficult to program addresses, and is relatively unintuitive to operate in general. But the Garmin died when we tried to upgrade it (bricked it), so they have problems too. We'll try some other brands and see if anyone has something out there that actually works well.
Just purchased this DVD Player and was amazed that this thing could output DVD's at a higher level than progressive scan and for a reasonable price. I definately think that people with HDTV's with the DVI input should purchase this... the picture is great and so is the design. As mentioned in other reviews however, the unit comes with a [crummy] remote (compared to the unit itself,which is great: you'd think it would come with an awesome remote, but I guess the one it comes with does the job).
This stereo is just fantastic all around. I purchased it on a whim and not knowing what to expect. I've owned the same Aiwa system since 2000 and thought it was time for a change. Here are my un-biased impressions.Sound: The sound that this stereo produces is utterly amazing. The clarity of the highs and mids in mixture with the hard hitting lows makes this stereo a must have. The sheer bass power that this system produces will make your jaw drop. If you live in an apartment and don't want to upset your neighbors, don't buy this. They will definitely be able to hear everything that you're playing. It has 2 or 3 surround sound settings along with 4 EQ settings that all sound fantastic. I listen to a lot of heavy metal and like to hear all the instruments clearly but still like to have a good measurement of bass to balance everything out. I found that the 'Classic' EQ setting fits my needs appropriately. I haven't listened to any rap with the system yet, but I know without a shadow of a doubt that it will POUND with whatever setting you decide to keep it at.Construction: The system is 90% plastic construction and looks to be cheap when you glance at it. I fell victim to the same judgment, but was proven wrong once one of the 30 pound speakers fell 4 feet from my bed on to the floor during set up. Nothing happened to it at all, which brings me to my next observation. This system is HEAVY and pretty large. I wouldn't consider it "compact" by any means. As I stated earlier, the looks are very deceiving when you look at it. Cheap looking plastic all around, but make no mistake that this system is made like a tank. My only complaint is that there are tons of exposed screws all over the housing of the speakers which makes it look a tad unattractive.Ease of use: Everything that this stereo has to offer is relatively easy to figure it out. I'm very electronically savvy so it only took me about 10 minutes to learn all the features without reading the manual. People with less knowledge may require a little more time to find all of the features that this system has to offer. Everything is clearly marked on the main unit so that manual navigation can be done quickly and easily. The remote control is a little unorganized, but isn't too much of a burden to navigate. Users that enjoy simplicity in such aspects may be annoyed by the remote navigation. The LED display is also extremely easy to read, which is very important to me.Overall, if you are looking for an easy to use stereo that provides excellent sound quality in all aspects, don't look any further. These stereos were discontinued a few years ago and are hard to come by nowadays. If you stumble upon one at a good price, don't even hesitate for a second. Just buy it.
After having been used to manual professional cameras (35 mm and medium format) and being very picky about results, I was extremely reluctant towards digital photography. However, this little camera has not disappointed me. It does everything extremely well that it is said to do, and I was stunned by the beautiful results when viewing them on my computer.Now I wonder why I had not done this sooner. I can highly recommend this little powerhouse to anybody who is doubtful about switching to digital. I have, and there are NO REGRETS! Go for it!
I bought this to protect my Nikon lens. It does the job and arrived scratch-free. It's easy to mount and unmount.
I have used this for a while now, and find it very satisfactory. It works find with a HDTV set--no problem.
what you would expect from belkin. these are high quality CAT5E cables and they work great to connect all my devices.
This product makes great coffee. I love coffee from a drip pot. I hope that it lasts for a long while because good drip pots aren't easy to find.
After reading the reviews I decided to take a gamble and attempt to boost the lousy FIOS Actiontech router signal. The Hawking Signal Booster worked with my router and all my computers after about an hour of fiddling. I've had it almost a week and I'm getting a strong and steady signal in areas of the house where I could never even get a faint signal using only the FIOS router. It does emit a tone that makes some people cringe BUT only if they are within 5' of it. To avoid causing auditory anguish I moved it to an area where only the dog might be bothered by it. Since he's not supposed to be there anyway maybe this Booster will serve a twofold purpose.
I bought the rhino skin aluminium molded hardcase about 2 months ago, Ladies and Gentlemen THIS IS THE ONE you have been looking for, padded inside, light, and very hard, (if this one is hard enough, imagine the one made of titanium) smooth and very cool looking surface (everyone has to do with it), the rail that holds the Palm V keeps it in the center of the case, creating small spaces inside in order to avoid the palm to crash against the sides of it. The finish of the surface, most of the time, remains clean, so, you cant see spots, unless you throw it inside a dirty trash can, haha! (it does not mean you will never have to use a soft cloth with a little of window cleaner - like rhino recomends- to clean it) and most of all if you want it to stay as nice looking as the first time you saw it, TRY NOT to carry your rhino in the same pocket along with coins, keys, etc.Another PRO for this case, is the fact that you can put it in your back pocket pants and sit on it and even not noticing it is there.Im a College student so, most of the time Im in a rush and I needed a case which could resist the tough treatments my palm had, so I found it, if you want your Palm V or Vx to be protected this one is the right for you.I dont use the stylus that came with the palm, I replaced it with the very little but easy to use and much better than the one from TTools, the &quot;Cross&quot; stylus/pen is very stylish, very good mechanism that remains like new a whole life, you can put in the silo like the original stylus that came with your palm (you can find it at styluscentral.com , and the best of all is the price) I was affraid to buy it and not to use it because of the tip of the stylus, (the one you use to pull it out the silo) might be too big for the rhino case, so it would not close normaly, I fixed the problem and I will tell you how! first take a sandpaper not too rough and use it on the tip I told you before (BE CAREFULL NOT TO USE IT ON THE TIP YOU WILL USE TO WRITE ON YOUR PALM, WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO IT) use the sandpaper vertically until you get the exact shape that will not interrupt the closing mechanism of the case. During this process be carefull not to scratch other parts of the pen. If you decide to buy this usefull stylus/pen in order to use it on the rhino aluminium case these instructions will help you a lot, but in case you dont want to make all this and have another place to carry a stylus I still recomend you to buy it anyway. The ink replaces are cheap too.I dont believe all the publicity and the magic products I see, so, as a researching costumer, I only buy the product if I believe it is worth the price and most of all the quality. So I took the time to write this in order to help you out in finding the best products for your palm. I really hope it helps. Thank you for reading.
This unit sounds great. I've plugged in my tv, 2 dvd players and my stereo, hooked up my own Sub, plus the cable box and still have connections left over. For now the unit is in middle row of a tv stand with 2 inchs of clearance on each side, and about a inch and half on top, and a inch below, and the thing still makes a solid wall of sound.
I bought this for Sony PCG-GRX670 which has 16.1 inch LCD.I found this is too small for 16 inch Notebook. Still Amazon recommend this as an accessory for 16 inch LCD notebook. Please double check your LCD size before buying this. I think this should be all right for less than 15 inches. It looks to me nice and strong, but I am sorry for its small size.
didnt buy it on amazon.com but this sound card is awesome. i installed it in seconds and downloaded the disc and it works great. love the sound from my 5.1 surround sound speakers!i plan on buying more of these for the multi media computers i build!
I have had these for 2 years now and have come up with the following points regarding the headphones (which I use with an iPod Mini):The set of fitting buds that comes with the headphones does, in my experience, allow you to find a perfect fit. Sure, that fit takes some getting used to, but afte a few weeks you get into the knack of fitting them in rather easily.The cable that comes with them is too long. While this is good for using them as you're watching DVDs at home or something, I find I have to wrap some of the cable around the iPod.The sound is hard to fault, and I do geekily try them with certain albums just to experience how good that sound can be. this, of course relies on you being able to fit them into your ears deeply enough, the sensation of which is like putting your fingers firmly into your ears.The bass is fine (again, so long as you make sure they are securely fitted). It's not overpowering, but is natural, and beefy when required.Again, providing they fit well, they block a hell of a lot of outside noise out. Not so much to entirely mute the world, but more than enough to block irritating mobile phones and such. On The Tube, they are a Godsend.Taking them out can be a bit embarassing - Eurgh! Wax! Give your ears a good clean before putting them in. They also get a bit sweaty in the summer.The sticky 'wax guards' are a bit of a pain - eventually they get very sticky and grimy, so need to be replaced. I find I replace them every 3 months or so. Once you run out of these, beware - Shure charge a needlessly overpriced fee for a new set: 1/5 the cost of an entirely new pair of headphones!Also...After 16 months, the flex where the cable curls around each ear perished. Despite having lost my warranty card etc, I sent them away to Shure with my Amazon email-receipt and hoped for the best. 2 days later, Shure provided me with an entirely new set of headphones, freshly boxed. That is, the 2 year warranty is outstanding! The new pair they sent did, in my opinion, use a more flexible material for the cabling - could Shure have learnt their mistakes and changed this previous flaw? Maybe, and if not at least there's always the warrany to fall back on.PS: they don't look as cool as the Apple headphones, but at least you can feel smug about the vastly superior sound quality :)
If it wasn't for the update that HP automatically sent to me I would have given this printer 5 stars. Everything worked perfect until the update installed. Now I can't fax or scan from the computer. I have to print my stuff out and manually fax. I have to use the scan button on the device to scan. Also, I can't use the share driver on my other computer. I have to use the 990C driver. I have worked on PC's since they first came out and this one has me stumped. I removed every trace of HP from the registry and reinstalled the old driver, but it didn't help. HP tech support just has canned support lines, nobody seems to have solved this short of fdisk and reinstall WindowsXP. Their 4 level uninstall utility is a waste of time. Don't buy this unless you know how to turn automatic updates off. Other than that this thing prints, scans, faxes, and reads memory cards great.
I am so happy with my purchase. I have only just begun to do all the things this camera can do and I am loving it. I am not very good with reading manuals and it has been pretty easy for me to figure things out. I've had a Nikon Coolpix 2000 and was hesitant about getting a different brand, only because I knew how to use the Nikon and was used to it's functions. But I am happy I got the Canon. It takes great pictures, very clear. Having a mini tripod that I can carry with me makes some of the pictures a lot more clear than they would be with out it. I wasn't sure if it was neccessary to spend the $50 extra for the larger screen, but I am really glad I did. I can't think of one thing I don't like about the camera.I read several reviews before I got it, and one thing I read a few times was that the pics were grainy. I think they can be if you don't use a tripod (like in B&W;) But I have only had great clear pics. And it's nice and small.
Shipping quick and efficient but this is a recycled product and the printing quality is TERRIBLE. It was totally unacceptable and so I bought a new HP cartridge from Staples for a lot more money but at least it prints the way it is supposed to. Also HP products include a shipping label for easy recycling of the old cartridge. This product did not include that.
The model shown in a two button model 804282-0000 and is the user preferred model. The one they are actually selling is the clumsy four button model 904286-0403 that you easily touch one of the two additional sliver buttons and lose your place on the page.
Very happy with products. Never had a problem with Amazon.This is my first place to stop when I want to shop.
I was given a Nokia phone that was past down to me from my brother from hiis girlfriend and the charger begain to wear down. I went to stores and found that they were too expensive. I looked online and found this charger for a great deal and it has worked wonderfully.
i was choosing between a sandisk 512 mp3 and a iRiver 512 mp3.... they're both the same, but the iRiver dominatesSandisk can't record songs from the radioSandisk has less space for songsSandisk is color blue..i hate blueSandisk's design is pretty simpleLess battery lifeSo, I chose the iRiver even though it was a little expensive but it was worth the bucksSo, what if a new song appears on the radio that u like?? jst record it from ur iRiver, but u cant save it to ur computerthis feature appeases record companiesi highly recommend this mp3 since it was worth the hard money earnedi like the feature that u can record from the radioit can handle a hefty amount of musicit has a great backlightthe black color really suits methe design is perfecti dnt see any flaws this far, but the only 1 star review ddnt have to do with the product itself....BUY THIS MP3..its worth the moneyI BOUGHT MY iRIVER during the discount sale... i saved a lot of money through amazon
If you purchase or own this router, you need to change the IP address on the setup page as well as the password. We owned a previous Linksys router for about 4 years when it started having problems (people unable to login to the network or surf the internet). So, we bought another Linksys router to replace the previous. It worked... BUT.... for some reason it was constantly resetting itself - we're talking every few minutes which was very disruptive! I contacted support who offered some solutions which didn't work. I changed the address and the password and voila - no more disconnect problems.
The ultra slim bay adapter comes with EZ-GIG software that is supposed to make the upgrade to a new hard disk drive easy. Well first thing is it is supplied on a floppy. Almost no ThinkPads come with a floppy drive. A bootable USB flash drive would be much handier. At least the product descriptions should warn of this. Worse in my case the floppy disk was corrupted and unreadable so I could not copy it onto a bootable flash drive. I tried several PCs, it was unreadable on all of them. Now I'm stuck with "Lemon-ovo" support just trying to find anybody to contact to get another CD. There does not appear to be any way to download this software form their support site. That is just stupid.
This product did not fit in the socket provided in my Compaq Presario computer SP1120NX. Before you buy this product you should make sure it is compatible with your computer
Setting up the TV was very easy. The remtoe is easy to use. The picture is the I have seen for this price. THE DVD palyer comes in handy to.
Got these in two days with Amazon Prime. Have used a couple already and they worked great. The storage container is well made and should hold up for the several years it will take to use all of these. I am buying more MP3's from Amazona these days, and making CD's for my truck. They actually sound better than the ones made by the record companies. Because the entire label area is blank, there is plenty of room to write the name of the songs on the disc.
I'm very pleasantly surprised with this speaker. I'm not an expert by any means, but I do have an ear for a good speaker, and this is good: the sound is rich and powerful to my ear. As for the negative stuff, I'll echo some of the other reviews and say that the power button is in an inconvenient spot, and I wish there were a little more fine-tuning as far as volume gradation, but overall I'm very happy with this product.
I just deleted a prior, favorable review I wrote for this device and the Vonage service.The device worked perfectly, was easy to install, the price was right and the voice quality was excellent.The reason I am rewriting my review and revising my rating is that Vonage appears to be suffering from too much success ... their customer service is absoutely awful.They never (never) respond to online requests; you wait interminably on the phone for a representative and then they can neither help you nor can they connect you to someone who can ... they suggest you call back later; when you do call back later you get someone who rudely denies your claim about the fact that you called before, claiming that if their computer system doesn't show it, it didn't happen.After two months of this, I demanded to have the service terminated.I really do believe that VoIP is the way of the future. But as in all things, customer service is at least as important as technology and until that aspect is corrected I have to advise against the service.
This lcd was purchased to add a second screen to a portable dvd/vhs system. I was delighted with the price and was simple to setup. My vacation was trouble free and had 3 teenagers who were quiet watching movies for several hours which is a miracle!! I have been looking for an additional lcd screen and always hesitated due to the fact that I didn't want to pay over $100 for a screen since my portable player only cost $119, so when I saw this screen I jumped on it and wasn't disappointed. Well worth the $50!!
The strap seems very high quality to match that of the Bogen Monopod I bought it for, but it came with no instructions on how to connect the two, nor is the answer intuitive (at least not to my amateur but Master's Degree-d mind. Nor have I had any luck finding information on their website. Other than that...
Very pleased with this refurbished ink cartridge. I popped in my HP all in one printer along with a black cartridge and both worked beautifully. What was even more beautiful was the price. With the savings over the cost of a new cartridge, I could easily take a friend out to dinner and pay for both of our meals. Fast delivery from the merchant as well.
I immediately pulled out the box and thought that it can't be this size. But, I have tried it on my digital camera and camcorder, and it works great. It is about 6 inches tall, is great for desk top use. Doesn't slip, and has the ability to angle because of each legs flexibility. Am very pleased!
This is my second Plextor & I think they are top of the line.
My husband and I were looking for a way to store our dvd's. We have so many, and with not too large of a home, we needed something that we could easily move and make things more pleasing to the eye. We ordered two cases and are thrilled. They are HUGE, but if you need the storage, definitely worth it :) Would 100% order again and will if we need more storage!
I used this product for expandable memory for my PDA. It worked like a dream. No defect whatsoever!
All the video/audio components are behind my couch, so I needed an IR repeater. It was very easy to install: mount it in my A/V cabinet, attach a repeater to each component (6 repeaters is more than enough for my system), then point the sensor toward the projector screen. I can point my remote at my projection screen, and the sensor sees it easily. It works with my system seamlessly. Very happy with it.
The semi-hard case is wonderful protection for the camera. I highly recommend it. Too bad it doesn't come with the camera as a standard item.
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
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...
I recently bought this subwoofer to go with a Yamaha 7.1 amplifier I got as a birthday present. Money was limited so I decided to give this one a try and I am so glad I did. I use it in a 12 x 25 "home theater" we have put together in the basement. The first time I fired it up I thought my sons eyeballs would pop out. Very happy family - great purchase.
bought these from Amazon in 2006 for 55 bux. feel like I stole them for that price. sound is great...I switch em back and forth between the laptop and TV. Came back to buy another set to avoid the switch game (though it's super simple) and see they are hundreds of bux now. won't spend that much, even for the Bose quality.
After spending an awful lot of time on researching for flash based mp3 players, I finally nailed down to two players.One from iriver(IFP-190T) and one from digitalway(FL100.)After a thorough comparison one thing which stood out for FL100 was,it was expandable with an external SDcard.I have been using it for a week now and it holds app~70 songs. Also the FM tuner works great and I can listen to my favourite npr station.Buy:Strongly RecommendNote:If you do not want additional capacity go for iriver IFP-190T
I am very pleased with the product and those responsible for sending it to me. They should be considered life savers since it helped me finish my thesis.
I have used the Etymotic ER6 and also the Shure E2c's for a couple years now (since January 2002 I think). I use them extensively - probably averaging 2-3 hours daily. In my opinion they are both the best in-ear and isolating earphones in existence. I started with the Etymotic ER6's and then bought the Shure E2's as soon as I saw them advertised. I use them mostly while working out in the gym and yes--don't tell anyone-- while riding a bicycle. I know it's not the safest, but I'm addicted. As far as comparing the sound quality, I am not an expert and cannot tell much of a difference between the two. The main difference I have noticed is that the Shure E2c's have significantly better amplification than the Etymotics at the same volume settings on my MP3 player. Otherwise they are both so far above any of the dozens of other earphones, earbuds and headphones I have used that there is really no comparison. I could never go back. I use the Shure E2c's more now because they stay in my ears better as a result of their design which allows the cables to wrap around my ears. Also the cables have heavier shielding which decreases noise from wind and from the cables brushing against my clothes. The other advantage is that the Shure offers a 2 year warranty, whereas with the Etymotic's I could find no published warranty and they charged me $60 for a replacement after owning them for a few months.Unfortunately both earphones take quite a beating with all the physical activity. I'm on my second pair of Etymotic ER6 and my 3rd pair of Shure E2c's. The problem seems to be broken wires from motion and pressure associated with weightlifting. This is unfortunate, but I have not found any way to avoid it nor have I found any better in-ear earphones (with similar noise-blocking) to replace them.
Product is great and would work as described but as in other reviews if your head set jack is recessed it may not work. Mine was only recessed about 1/8th inch maybe a little less and even though the hookup is longer than normal would not latch. My problem though I knew the possibility from other reviews. My phone is older however so I will just replace it to suit the cord now.
These earphones sound great. I have a little habit of purchasing earphones under$50 bucks in attempt to find the best sounding bass pounding earphones for my music. I found a gem with these ear buds. I am not going to get into the technical aspects of the sound quality and specifications because I am not an electronics geek. I will simply state that I was very pleasantly surprised at the sound quality and the deep bass sound that these earphones produced. I think I paid $17 dollars for the rocker red and I am going to purchase another pair or two for my kids. These earphones produce great deep heavy bass for music genres that have this sound and the treble is just right too. Get a pair of these ear buds because they sound great and they are inexpensive too. Great deal. Great souund. Great price. Get some...you won't be disappointed.
I recently bought this , and I'm surprised to say that it's not that bad. I have a big Dell laptop, and it's loud and hot... This laptop cooler, however, keeps the laptop surprisingly cool, and cuts the fan noise to null.I noticed that hot air did blow over onto my mouse hand, but I just turned the cooler around and it didn't bother me at all... So, all in all, it's a great piece of equipment if you use your laptop for extended periods of time.
A good brand. Can effectively protect the lens, than I ever use UV. Is worth buying! The price is right
I got this 4GB Sansa two days ago and I'm very pleased with it. I only paid 129.00 here at Amazon, compared to 169.00 at Walmart. Anyway, I loaded over 2 hours worth of video (2 episodes of Family Guy and 2 episodes of Friends),and 300+ songs, and I still have 980Mb left! It also has a Micro Disk slot so you can keep adding more files. I was ready to shell out 250 bucks for the Ipod Video, I'm glad I bought this Sansa. The only issue I have is with the buttons, it's kinda hard to press the buttons around the spin wheel, other than that, I'm quite satisfied. I guess it just takes a little getting used to.
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/
Just got this scope and tripod. Weather has not cooperated for much viewing as yet. However, the few times I've been out with the scope, have been extremely pleased. Seems to be a good step up from the cheapo beginner scopes. If you are thinking about a starter scope and dont wish to spend lots of $$S, please take a suggestion from one who has been there and done that. Go ahead and spend over $200-250 for scope and tripod. I spent that much on numerous low end stuff that were unsatisfactory and generally broke soon after. This scope seems much more durable, viewing size is good and the tripod is all metal, very nice. So far no major cons. Will add more if I find any other info with further useage.
Although Panasonic frowns upon using anything other than a genuine Panasonic OEM battery, the Lenmar DLP006 is working well for me in my FZ35. It fits the camera and charger perfectly, with no problems. Rated at a higher capacity than the original OEM battery, it lasts about the same amount of pictures as the Panasonic. At less than 1/2 the price of a genuine Panasonic battery, the Lenmar DLP006 is a good alternative if you don't want to spend a fortune.
This is such a good lens. Yes it's my first L lens so maybe that's why I'm so in love but I really am shocked. Sharpness, contrast, and color saturation is so much more than I ever thought could happen by changing a lens. And IS is worth every penny for me.
Mounted my existing 3.5 inch drive in a 5.25 inch bay. My only problem was the adapter was about 1/4 inch narrower than the opening in the 5.25 bay on my tool less case. I struggled to get the screws to catch to hold the drive/adapter assembly in place. I was unable to use the tool less mounts to hold it in place. Other than that it works great and works as it should.
I was disappointed that the product does not live up to its name. As a jogger, I purchased these because I wanted to replace old ipod headphones with something more stable during my runs. These will within a few meters fall off my ear. I have taken to tucking them behind my sunglass temples for stability.
This is a great lens. I bought the digital rebel kit recently and soon 'outgrew' the efs 18-55 kit lens. It is particularly soft at large apertures and makes it totally unsuitable for indoor handheld photography. I decided to go for 35 mm lenses rather than 'digital' format lenses as an upgrade to the kit lens. They are lower in price (relatively) and you also only see the center of the lens where the picture quality is the best. The Quantaray 28-200 (this is actualy a tamron) was the first lens I considered. i returned it after just 2 photos. it was much worse than the kit lens. Then I did extensive research and finally decided on the 28-105 canon. This equates to 45-160 which is good walking around range. Also fro outdoor wide angle landscapes, the kit lens good enough stopped down. I got the lens today from adorama and the indoor test photos are GREAT and show fine detail. The shallow DOF in macro mode is also nice. The kit lens is no comparison to this lens. I would highly recommend this to new enthusiast dslr (like Drebel)users on a tight budget but also crave for more from their digital rebel. All in all a wonderful lens. And did I say the build quality is great too not to mention the ghostly silent lightening fast focussing?
I have an XPS 17" (L702X) which is a huge laptop with a 9-Cell batter that actually sticks out and props up the laptop a bit -- and this product works great allowing me to set the laptop up far enough that I can use the laptop screen as a third monitor in my 3 screen monitor setup. I'll upload a picture to show the setup. Couldn't be happier with this stand.
If you have a Nikon Coolpix L1 don't buy this case. It's just too small for L1's lens. I bought it and it doesn't fit well. It looks like you put a sock in it. However, it's ok for the Nikon 5600
We bought this set for a 36 hour family trip. We have a van so I wanted a little larger screen so the kids could see in the back. When you compare the price with portable players or built-in decks this was great.We set the TV between the driver seats in our Chrysler Town &amp; Country. I had to remove the passenger side arm rest so it would fit. I built a small stand to raise the TV up about 16 inches. The screen was very clear.During our travels it never skipped. One nice feature is the resume play mode. When we would stop for food or gas we would turn the power off the TV. Then when we were back on the road we would simply hit the power button and it would resume where we left off.One concern I had was heat. (With it sitting between us) That was not a problem, but we did have air-condiditioning on most the trip.It only has one headphone jack. We have 3 kids. So I bought a headphone splitter. Because of the rounded case around the headphone jack I had to modify the headphone jack with a grinder to get it to fit.All in all this television did everything I asked of it and more and kept the kids happy for about and an hour and a half at a time.
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.
I found nothing wrong with this one bit. Im new at digital art and was a great way to learn with out much cash
When I first got the camera case, it wouldn't close with the camera inside. After using it for a few days I was finally able to get the case closed with the camera inside it without force. Overall, it was a great investment (especially for its value). Definitely buy.
omg, so I have a problem with my computer getting SUPER SUPER hot like SUPER HOT. and it would always shut off at the WRONG TIMES and I knew it was about to be fried and im online all day im addicted to the net. SO I can NOT live without my computer. ANYWAY this cooler! I just got it! IT worked RIGHT AWAY!!!!!!!! Its wonderful!!! I gave it the ULTIMATE TEST!!!! I went on msn, skype, yahoo, youtube and a gamming site. Without the cooler the comp woulda been off in 2 minutes! With the cooler IT NEVER SHUT OFF or even got that hot!!!! IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!! I dont understand how it didnt work for certain people but it worked for me!!! and the shipping was SUPER fast. AH im so happy!!!!!
I have had this backpack for three years now. It has lasted and still is - two and a half semesters of college stuffed with small and large books, notebooks, and a large 17-inch laptop (about five pounds).Pros:- The straps are still comfortable, and the lower part of the backpack has a back cushion that relieves some of the weight.- Not only does the backpack hold a lot, it also has many compartments for smaller items, like pencils and pens, smaller electronics, and miscellaneous items. The zippers on each compartment zip up tightly, while not tearing the seam of the openings.- The outside of the back is somewhat waterproof for light rain.- The handle above on top of the bag is sturdy, allowing a person to lift it even when it's heavy.- There are two buckles, one on each side, that include even more sturdiness for those with laptops. It keeps the bag from rattling when you go up stairs.- Other cool features include: a mesh bottle holder, big enough to hold a 24 ounce water bottle, a extra secret compartment in the second and third zipper openings - great for organization, a place on the zippers to lock your bag, and a padded laptop holder in the back of the backpack.Minor cons:- There has started to be some wear and tear that is unraveling some of the sewing on the straps - that is due to heavy usageI would recommend this backpack to any student who must have a laptop on them at all times.
Let me first say, I did as much research on this product as I could without buying it. Amazon only copied the description from the manufacturer so I do not place the blame solely on them for the fact that this product is NOT what I needed at all.I run a three monitor set up at home to do CG animation. I was using a Matrox VGA splitter which accommodated the set up nicely by separating the screens in left, right, center setup. When I moved my desk I went to plug my device back in and inadvertently plugged my external hard drives power cord into the Matrox... affectingly frying its video card and rendering the unit useless.This put me on the hunt for another splitter. Since the Matrox comes in at a cost of 3 to 400 dollars... I was looking for a cheaper alternative. Which led me to the StarTech 4 port VGA Video Splitter.First gripe about this product is that the creators are morons. When every monitor cable comes standard with a male connector on both ends... why would you make the input port a male as well? You will need to buy an adapter, which is cheap fortunately, to connect your out port to the units video in.Second gripe and most important is that, if you are intending to use this unit to split your video to multiple screens to increase your screen space... this unit will NOT work. The box simply takes your monitor out port, which would typically be your second screen and stretches it across all the available ports... which I am sure would be great for other applications but not for going from one screen to a multi screen display for more screen space when working.As such, I now am in the process of sending this product back and am forced to look at a larger bill to get my multi screen display back up and running.I hope this review will help others avoid the mistake I made. The product itself does work and is simple to set up, but the product description needs to be more precise as to its intended function and pictures of the actual ports would certainly be a plus as well. How about a picture of the unit from all angles instead of just a side angle front view which is mostly useless.
Works great, I used this for my T2i DSLR and I get better video compression. Has never failed me as of this writing.
So far very good, fast and inexpensive using it in a Canon SD 970 for pictures and movie--no problems.
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.
Watch out, buyers. Panasonic's A-series of DVD players will work great for a year or so, then the optical pick-up will stop working. Then you can't watch any more DVDs without spending $150-200 in repairs. It is a flaw that sent my unit into the shop, just outside of the warranty period. If you are going to buy this unit, be sure to buy an extended warranty with it. Boo Panasonic.
I love this banner. I had a very large wall that I wanted to cover with Red Sox stuff. Looks absolutely fantastic!
I've had several Fujifilm digital cameras in addition to Olympus and Samsung. I can summarize the A820 by simply saying that this is another great camera by Fujifilm. I love the 4x optical zoom and the multiple memory capability. If there is anything that isn't great about this camera it would be the location of the mode selector. It's in a location that would normally be occupied by your thumb when holding the camera. For this reason it is slighty easy to inadvertently move the dial. Otherwise, its a great one!
I really like this boom box. It didn't cost alot and it does everything I like to do when I record with an external microphone. Not to many boomboxes have that feature. My first boom box did but it bit the dust.I was very happy when I found it on Amazon .com.
Pros:-Georgeous! Sleek. Aluminum and not cheap plastic.-Flash. You do not have to worry about shock and vibration compared to a hard drive.-Interface. Like other Apple user interface, it is so simple to use. Not so many buttons to learn how to use.-So small-The clip is an ingenious feature in itself. You can clip to your collar, sleeve, hat, pockets... If you go to gym a lot or jogs, this is the perfect thing for you.-The earphone that it comes with does not tangle very easily.-Available in many colorsCons:-Itunes only. No drag and drop for your audio files. Although you can drag and drop files if you set it to use also as a storage device. You just cannot play the audio.-There is no screen to see song titles.-Proprietary dock (which comes with the player - do not lose it). You cannot plug it directly to USB.
This extension cable I ordered worked excellent for helping to get my computer to reach across the room to my couch since I have to spend so much time there lately. I have become disabled with bad knees, hips and back problems and it is great to have my computer within reach. The cable was an amazing price also! Much less than the stores and Radio Shack. It arrived within a few days of ordering it. Very quick service.
I'm not sure why Shure would make such a short cable. It works perfectly, but I wonder how handy a 9 inch cable could be other than the way I use it.
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.
Unit works well as a whole in our car - the only apparent audio limits are our car speakers (not a hot-shot audio system!). No skips even while driving through a pot-holed unpaved boatyard. Did notice that while car was idling for more than the 40 seconds, the antiskip couldn't cope with the regular vibration, but not a real problem for me personally. I have a sony discman which skips if you look at it, and I don't find any great unacceptable difference in the audio.
Ok so I ordered mine on here for $55 and got it today. When I first tried it out, it appeared that the spacebar was broken. I took a knife and poped out the spacebar to see what the problem was. The little metal thing that allows it to go up and down had shaken loose and fallen out of place during the shipping or at some point and I tried to put it back in. At first I was trying to force it in the wrong way and one of the little plastic things inside the space bar that hold it in place. I figured out the proper way to put it in and there was still enough support to hold it in properly. I got it in place and it works fine for now, im typing this review on it. I just hope it holds up because of that one little piece that broke off but I think it will.If you have problems with the space bar make sure you pop out the key and try to get the metal bar in place without breaking anything.Overall it looks like a nice keyboard and i love the layout and lighting. The keys feel good too. I would recommend it so far.
Excellent quality. A bit more expensive than the "compatible" brands, but worth it for the reliability.
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.
UPDATE:I finally reported Gateway to the BBB in January and in less than a week I had a new monitor.:Total piece of junk!!!Dies as soon as it is out of warranty.Worked for one year with various problems at the end where when you turn it off it won't go off OR it won't come back on - you have to unplug it & plug it back in to get it to do either and then one night it just died.I have seen many others with this same monitor and the same problems with the system that mine started out with. Wish I had seen them before I bought it.Purchased 7/15/06 - Died 11/03/07 was totally protected from anything bad but died anyway.Gateway says "TOO BAD - have it repaired at your cost"Best Buy says it is not worth the cost of the repair as the circuit board is fried.I will NEVER waste my money on a Gateway product again.
Do your own research, google "linksys sucks", or go to any number of geek forums. This router can not hold a internet connection up for any length of time. It drops the connect spradically as well as constantly when trying to download music or music videos. Tech support is clueless. Basically you get what you pay for, crap!!!!!
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
I own a kodak digital camera, and this was an absolute necessity to transfer my images to my PC. Now I can share my precious photos across the internet, and print directly from Kodak's easy interface! None of this would have been possible without this cable.
What can I say? I hate track pads. This works really well for my laptop. Small and convenient USB driven.
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.
When fully-charged, I generally get 380 minutes out of the battery, or just under 6 1/2 hours, and that is with the LCD screen open and recording continuously. With the AVC-Q50 AC adapter and power charger, this battery can be fully charged in less than two hours. With this battery in my bag, I never have to worry about running out of power on the fly. I keep the original battery that was included with my camera in my bag as emergency backup, but I have not used it yet. In fact, generally, this long-life battery will last through 2 or 3 shooting sessions before needing to be recharged. For some, this battery may seem expensive and cost-prohibitive, but it has also made the $50 cigarette lighter adapter/charger unneccesary. If you can, pick this up, and avoid that horrible moment of watching your camera battery die at the worst possible moment.
This Barlow is amazing. Combined with a 2 inch 26mm lens, galaxies and nebula are "all up in there." Folk say the following when using the product:"Dang bra! I dun seen 4 moons of Ju-pit-dor!"Attach this to a camera, EOS perhaps, and Oh SNAP! M41 looks like Mr. T's bling.Buy this item and you'll think you're Dr. Hubble himself, and your friends will think you are NASA.In fact, buy this and you will be NASA!NASA!!!
These little switches are actually labeled Cisco and not Linksys. They are straight forward and easy to setup and use as most any unmanaged switch is. I now wish I would of spent the extra money to buy the 8 port version. That does not take anything away from this review, the 5 port version I purchased are great little units. I wall mounted mine and they are doing a great job.
For the price it does a good job. I had more problems working with my TV gettingdigital channels programmed in than I did working with the antenna. Out of 5different stations within 30 miles of my house (based on data from antennaweb.org)this antenna brought in 3 of them. There is still one more station I would really liketo get so I may try some other antenna's. I had tried to program the stations inby hand for my TV but it didn't work until I let the TV do an autosearch. After thatit brought in 7 different digital channels (some stations have multiple channels).In summary, if your looking to bring in stations from far away then this antennamight not be for you. Otherwise it works good enough.
Some marketing maven must have gotten his hands on what was one of the best coolers ever. The redesigned cooler features a flimsy plastic sheet in place of the aluminum frame from the previous version. The lip which supports the computer, too small in the previous version, is now even smaller and my laptop constantly slides off the unit to the front. Airflow isn't bad, but there's not much point in having good airflow if the cooler won't support the laptop in the first place.If the manufacturer returns to the previous design, 5-stars. But as is, 2-stars and one of those two is just in memory of a good cooler that is no more. Look for something more substantial.Previous reveiw listed below:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This thing was designed by an engineer, not some sissy marketing maven. It's solid aluminum, not plastic. The fans blow air towards the laptop, which means it works with your laptop's fans, not against them. Besides, if you want them to blow the other way, you can reverse them with a screwdriver, wrench, and about 30 minutes time. The unit is deep enough that my 17 inch notebook is stable on it, although it overlaps the edges about almost two inches on either side. The cooler has numerous feet that grip the notebook and maintain the distance between them. I think this also contributes to the solid feel of typing on my notebook on the cooler - more points of contact means less unwanted motion.This is NOT a cooler you can put in your lap and set your notebook on. Remember, it was designed by an engineer, and engineers don't use notebooks in their laps. That's what tables are for. (And boxes, and ice chests, and almost any other flat surface.)Problems: 1) The lip in the front could be a bit larger. My notebook has a rounded front, and I would like a more "locked-in" feel. 2) It has a built-in and non adjustable tilt of about 15 degrees. That's not much, but if you are a good typist and aren't used to tilted keyboards, it can take some getting used to. You could put a paperback under the front of the cooler to level it off, if this is an issueBOTTOM LINE: This is the very BEST notebook cooler under $60.
My husband bought this for me about 2 yrs ago for my birthday so I could use at work. The radio worked fine but CD player from day one was a mess. Would play CD's for maybe 15 minutes then started 'acting up'. Hadn't used it in over a year til my son was born and recently tried using to play lullaby CD's. Like the previous reviewer mentioned, you can actually 'hear' the player straining to play the CD...then it actually 'skips' (sounds like), eventually stopping play altogether though the CD is still spinning. Funny, I just hopped on Amazon to look for a new clock radio/CD player and happened to see my exact current model listed!! I HAD NO IDEA MY HUBBY SPENT THIS MUCH!! $70?!?!? What a waste!
This light works good, and had two light levels. The design concentrated the light more than I would have liked. I would have preferred that the light cover a larger area like the entire keyboard instead of a bright spot. Using an USB port makes this light and any other that uses the USB port somewhat unstable as it could come disconnected too easily. I do use one of these lights on my desktop so that I can see my front USB ports, audio jacks and my media card reader.It is a good light and packs well.
This is a great machine. My old DVDs look great when up-converted to 1080p for my Sony LCD tv. Since the older format DVDs are so much cheaper than either the blu-ray or HD DVDs it will probably be worth it to just stick with them rather than up grade an entire library and buy one of the expensive high definition players
OK, I didn't drop it unpurpose..It was an accident from about 3 Feet and this Tool with all my 102GB Music file was intact and worked like a charm.
Perfect just what I wanted the description is spot on just the perfect size and a real treat it impressed me the first time I made the tea the flowers were beautiful. Anyone who loves tea would love to get this as a gift or treat yourself you can't go wrong.
I came across this product by making a search using Motorola Q as keywords, and when I saw the price and the picture I was sure this was the charger I needed (what can go wrong?). The purchase experience went smoothly and I was able to track my package online but when it arrived and I tested it on the phone it didn't fit. The reason? It needed an adapter from the car kit(discount stores sell them for about $5 and they come with about 6 or 7 different kinds of adapters). Luckily for me I was able to find a pack of adapters at a discount store and problem solved. Reading again the seller's product description I noticed that it is sold as a RAZR OEM charger "compatible" with Motorola Q but also mentions to combine with the car kit adapter so maybe I rushed in reading the features and my mind blacked out when I saw the retail price of $1.99 but overall, the total price paid for this charger and the adapter was still way cheaper than buying the original Motorola Q charger, so I think it was still a good buy.
With not much available for the Sansa I read the reviews and bought this unit. It looks well made and was easy to set up. The sound quality is better than I thought it would be. It will fill a room at a mid level volume. Going real loud will cause some distortion depending on song and the EQ settings on the Sansa unit itself.The speakers will sound better as they break in I'm sure. All in all a nice dock for the Sansa. I also like the fact that the dock will charge the player as its being played.My only nit pick would be the volume control on the top of the unit needs to be pressed harder that you would think to operate it.
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.
I used this to hook my new Canon Pixma MP970 to my computer - worked just fine - $8 inc. Shipping from AntOnline - they gave me fine service. Why pay $35 - 40 at Best Buy, etc. I hate to say it but if Best Buy were even reasonable, I would use them - But $35 is ridiculous when I only had to pay $2 to accomplish my goal. I wish there was work around gasoline this easy...
This is my third exact laptop stand and it is one of the best available. It's quiet (duh, there is no fan that can ever fail) and quite durable. It just gets the job done. I'd order another one right now if I had a laptop to put on it! Get this stand, you will thank me later.
I use it on my sailboat, easy to read big dial and does a great job.
This is a great little GPS. I live across the border from Canada, and needed the North American (and not just US, as the 200w has)maps.The item works great. Sometimes it takes a minute or 2 to acquire the satellites, but other than that has been great.
This product works exactly as it should. Sure, the Pyle company isn't known for top of the line gear, but for the price of this unit it works perfectly to send audio to different locations around my retail store. I have main floor speakers, a set outside, and a pair in the basement hooked up to this unit and all work fine. I leave the protection engaged and there is a noticable drop in volume with all the speakers on. So far so good, and my receiver doesn't seem to get any warmer than normal. No frills with this unit, just something that is functional and gets the job done, although it would be nice to have a volume control...
Good quality extension, I used it to extend my cellphone charger and it works perfectly without any complications or voltage drop.
I bought this in 2006 when it was new and top of the line. I used it daily and constantly. Being able to swap batteries in the middle of a game was great. The application allows for speed and sensitivity settings which help depending on the game played.It lasted until earlier this year when it just went on the fritz. I think 2-3yrs is good for a mouse.
For skype users like me, it really works. I can talk on the computer and have some privacy.
Pros: Sounds is great, Cable is long, EXTREMELY ConfortableCons: Big(you look funny wearing them outside in public) the adapter to plugin to most things is big and bulky)I use these for PC gaming and they are GREAT
I got one of these for my nomad II and it hold about 30min of music. it records easly and is very rugged. I've droped it , sat on it and it has never broken or got damaged. I love these egde cards because there reliable and inexpensive.i recommend buying one.
The screen protector isnt that bad as what other reviewers said. For any screen protector, you need to be patient and follow the instructions. Start from the corner and slowly attach to the screen, remove those air bubbles with the help of squeegee card and cloth. Fast shipment, I am happy with that.
I love these litle drives and I have several. They are dual compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 This is great if you are working with older and newer machines. I hope they never quit making them!
bought these for my rambunctious 3.5yo to go with a portable dvd player for the 1st flight. so far these held up. they are good size and very comfortable. he actually keeps them on his head. they are expandable, and the sound quality is great.
MACINTOSH USERS PLEASE READ AND SAVE YOURSELF ALOT OF TROUBLE!! This neat little camera has a great look and I bet it works really well. The problem is i COULD NOT GET IT TO WORK even with downloading the MACAM driver. I took it to a professional Mac place and they said it would take them so long to install it on my mac (and expensive) that I should just buy this neat little cam they have in stock for their Mac users called iMage which is what I did and here is what happened:I got home, turned on my computer, signed into Yahoo messenger, and then SIMPLY PLUGGED THIS LITTLE CAM CALLED iMAGE IN AND IT WORKS! Immediately an picture comes up and when you're done you just unplug it! Mac Users please look for iMAGE cam and don't waste your time buying anything else and having to return them. Even the Apple store doesn't sell cameras anymore, besides the one they offered was over 200.00, even on ebay! Good luck!
I have bought these speakers after reading a praising review in a UK musical journal. They have promised "amazing sound for the money", and this is exactly what I have got. It can compete with monitors that cost 6 times more; -- if you do not care about separating the left and right channels below the crossover frequency (for it has _one_ subwoofer). The simple reason for this quality performance is the new NXT technology TDK used.Deficiencies: they are 80 Watt speakers; if you need more, buy the top 150-Watt model or search for something else. Also do not touch tremble/bass controls on the right speaker; their built-in filters give severe distortions.I am writing this review because the other reviews here give an entirely wrong impression of the system, and have almost stopped me from buying it. Besides, it works intensively with my notebook and portable MP3 player for three months without problems.
The seller should make it clear that the reader does not work with "PRO" duo memory sticks!
I've had this mouse for about four years. The battery life is excellent, it's obviously lasted a long time, and I've put it through some hard paces. What I love most about it, and can't find on any other mouse these days, is the placement of Buttons 4 and 5 (the little buttons on the top of the mouse). As an avid World of Warcraft player, these buttons have been invaluable. As a woman with small hands the slender fit of the mouse has been ideal. I have truly had zero issues with this mouse over the years. It is only now, after four years, that I am experiencing a small problem: left-clicking is causing double clicking. This started about a month ago. I am so very reluctant to let go of this mouse because nothing I have seen lately comes close. The mice marketed for gaming are too big and bulky for my hands. I am loving this mouse until it dies, and then I think I'll be buying another one from Amazon. I have not once been sorry I bought it. My husband has quite large hands, and he finds the mouse too small.
I have really enjoyed this camera, I have already had many compliments on how nice my pics are!!
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.
Yesterday, my JBL Creature (silver) speakers arrived, much earlier than expected, by the way. I bought them to replace the disappointing Altec Lansing speakers that came with my new Dell PC. The sound that come out of the JBL system is astonishing. I picked these speakers because of JBL's reputation and Amazon's excellent price on them; I hadn't heard them before I ordered them. When I was unpacking the box, I was surprised at the small size of the satellite speakers. Don't let that fool you. They give a clear, powerful sound. And the bass, well, you'll know right away that it can pound the bottom on any music of your choice.I recommend this speaker system to anyone interested in a 2.1 update to his/her computer.
VERY DISAPOINTING. MAY BE OKAY IF ONE HAS NEVER HAD A MICROPHONE, THE ONE I USE CAME WITH ONE OF MY COMPUTERS ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO, AND ALTHOUGH IT IS SMALL AND HAND HELD, HAS SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY THAN THIS ONE. IT WAS RETURNED AND I WILL CONTINUE TO USE OF MY OLD STYLE MICROPHONE PERSONALLY I WOULD NOT SUGGEST ITS PURCHASE. I WAS HOPING THAT IT WOULD BE SUPERIOR IN QUALITY AND SOUND REPRODUCTION THAT THE ONE THAT I HAD BUT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. IT WAS RETURNED FOR CREDIT.
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 like the changealbe inner ear piece. I have always had issues with other in ear headphones. They make my ear sore after a while. They are kind of bulky and can work themselves out of the ear if you are sweating and do not have the cord draped over and then behind the ear. There is an a little disposable circle piece to prevent wax from entering the earphone. So far I have replaced it once. The circle cover has a bit of an adhesive to stick to the earphone. It stays in place well, but I am a little disappointed that I will have to find a buy more during the time I own these earphones. I have no idea where to buy them or how much they cost. Hopefully they are cheap. The noise cancelloing feature works well enough to get rid of background noise of conversations on airplanes and the engine noise too. I put the earphone in even when I can not have the MP3 powered up during takeoff and landing. I would not recommend them for use at a nascar race.
Unfortunately, these earbuds don't really fit in my ears. Even without the little fuzzy covers, I can't quite get the buds to stay in far enough that it doesn't feel like they are constantly slipping out of my ears. I've never had this problem with other headphones. Beacuse of this, I can't really judge the sound quality -- they sit only sort of half in my ears, so need to blast the output to hear things at a normal volume. Having two sets for a low price doesn't make up for all of this.
Fellowes 99928 USB Micro Track Ball (Silver)I was very pleased and surprised at the promptness of delivery. The Track Ball is working beautifully.
An excellent camera, good for close-ups. Takes a while to master the great variety of options, but it is worth the effort. And it is simple to just start using it. I prefer this version, which comes with a viewfinder in addition to the display panel, to the one with display panel only. Call me old-fashioned.
This product is amazing! Worked immediately with my Comcast receiver Explorer 8300HD on setting "A". No need to find a home for an ugly transmitting device. My receiver is in a closet up high on a shelf about 15' from remote.
This is a very nice keyboard. I was looking for a keyboard that I could see in low light conditions and this fit the bill. It can change to three different colors. It has a good heavy base that prevents it from moving alot. I would recommend this product very highly
This Home Dock is exactly that... *Just a Dock!* If you buy this please keep in mind that you will need to buy the Radio Tuner separately. All in all it was very expensive to buy both of these items! I could have probably just bought a whole new radio for the cost. Then, add to that the huge expense of having 2 radios activated with XM (They give a *very* paltry discount for activating another radio). VERY expensive. I do like the fact that I can now listen to XM radio through my XM ready Yamaha receiver... but, other than that, I would not purchase these items again.
This item is SUPER comfortable, but the phones are difficult to lay down in and provide absolutely no noise-cancelation (which many, including myself, may see as a good thing). This item is also verrry fragile, so be wary of putting them in your bag.
I love the case, it is large enough for my medical textbooks and it also easily converts into an overnight bag. The handle is a bit of a pain, but it is easily slid down and back up to the full height. I am a 6' woman, and it matches my stride without hitting my heels when fully extended.
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.
I received my purchase on time, the first thing I noticed was that the packaging was not conducive to receiving the product in good order. My worst fears came to be, the printer made a lot of noise, the pages it printed were smudged appearing and the paper had a sharp crease as it came out.My technician inspected the printer and found evidence that the printer had been dropped damaging the fuser unit. I purchased a new fuser unit, replaced it repaired other shipping damages and put the printer into service.So far the printer has been working properly, it is quite and no crease.Having to purchase a new fuser, the labor and down time made this item very costly, but I needed it for my business.At this point I would be reluctant to make another purchase like this from Amazon. I recently purchase another printer from EBAY and received it in perfect condition, probably will use EBAY from now on.
I bought this product just to have the ability to transform my family's old slides into a "slide show" on a dvd. It took some time, as you can only scan 4 slides at a time. And I had over 750 slides. But it was WELL worth it. I am making copies for my siblings and cousins for Christmas gifts this year. I hope they will be pleased. One warning....follow the install instructions to the letter. My computer crashed and mysteriously my mouse quit at the same time all because I plugged in the scanner prior to installing the software. Good luck!
This my first digital camara and I looked around and questioned others about their camara. This camara seemed to have what I wanted and I am very satisfied with it. In fact after using mine my boyfriend also bought one.
My old mini laptop mouse stopped working recently, and I needed to replace it. I found this Kinamax MS-UES2 Mini High Precision USB 3-Button 3D Optical Scroll Wheel Mouse with Retractable Cable (Black) from an Amazon merchant - and it was just what I wanted. (Note: On the mouse itself, it says SABRENT though). Plus, it wasn't a ridiculous amount of money for a mouse (like I've seen on other sites and in some of those big chain office supply stores).It is not wireless, so if that's what you want, obviously, this isn't for you. But if you don't need a wireless mouse and want to either replace your current mini mouse or try this out (say, for traveling), I would recommend this mouse - it's a great value for the price. Keep in mind that if you've never used a mini mouse, it may take a little getting used to, and those with very large hands - I assume - may want to stay away altogether. I think it's great for most people, but perhaps not for everyone. (PS - After using ANY mini mouse for long periods, even the smallest of hands will need a break, trust me.)All in all, I am happy with this purchase; I've owned it now for maybe a month or so, and so far so good. No problems at all.
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
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.
This was given as a gift and the person who received it,said it is an excellent player.
The Airport Extreme delivers as promised. So simple and quick to install, and I was on the (wireless) internet in mere minutes. Apple's definitely got this one down! Why did I wait so long to try it...
I received one of these a year ago at Christmas. Mine was a refurb and I have never had any problems with it. I bought a kit online to charge it in the car nad in the wall, in addition to the USB charger it comes with. My husband and I got so much use out of mine (in the car, in the garage, on bike rides, etc.) that I got him one of his own this year for Christmas. We can't seem to fill them with music, no matter how hard we try.I have not used the video option yet, but I will soon.As a side note, the one I bought my husband was also a refurb. I have purchased many products on Amazon that are refurbs and I end up saving a lot of money and they are guaranteed to work. THey always do. The next time you have a larger ticket item, try a refurb.
I bought these speakers for my outdoor back porch. I couldn't believe the quality,considering the price I paid. I was calling people to recommend these speakers the minute, I heard them. These speakers are loud enough to fill up my back porch and my back yard.
I agree with everyone else. This lens takes some getting used to, and does leave a black ring around the picture if it's not focused right, BUT once you finally get the hang of it it takes phenomenal photos. It is also true that you have to get' right on top' of the subject you are shooting, but you have to almost do that when shooting in regular macro mode with you camera,it's just not as extreme as when using this lens. Bottom line you get when you pay for. It does what it's supposed to do, magnify. I am only giving it 4 stars because of the ring it leaves, and the pictures are 'sometimes' distorted, but not if you're using it the right way. I am sure that the rings could be cropped out and you would still have a lot of picture left to work with but I haven't tried cropping it out yet.Also, it came with no instructions, just the lens and box, but it had 2 lens covers(for back and front of the lens)cleaning cloth, and drawstring bag to carry it in. It was easy to use though. All I had to do was screw it onto my lens and it was ready to go.
Bought the TV from Amazon. Loved the picture for the first two weeks, but then the TV flat out broke (no picture). The owner's manual indicated that it was a lamp malfunction, so I called Samsung to get the lamp replaced. It took them over a week to get someone out to my place. Replaced the lamp, still no picture. Now I have to wait another week for someone to come out and replace the ballast and color wheel.Overall, it's been a big headache. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with the Sony SXRD. My friend has that set and its picture quality is noticeably better.UPDATE: Repair people came today with a new light engine and board because the ballast and color wheel weren't the problem. Took them about half an hour to install. The TV works fine now. The repair people did say, however, that they always get complaints from Samsung owners. They recommended that I get the extended warranty because, in their words, I'm "going to need it."
Holds lots of photos. I tried putting movies on it and it works but I don't know the length of time it will hold. Maybe with the holidays coming up I can find out what it will hold.
This is my second digital camera. The first was a learning experience. It took good pictures for a 4 x 6 print; however, it had no zoom. I could not get any close ups. After getting on the net and comparing cameras and the available options, this was my pick and I love it. It is a great camera. It takes beautiful high quality pictures and it has a fantastic zoom. You can even print 8 x 10's. It is extemely easy to use. The only fault is the 8MB card. I will definitely be investing in a 64MB card. This camera is definitely worth the money. As the saying goes, &quot;You get what you pay for.&quot;
Best Keyboard I have ever laid my finges on. The keys are quiet, easy to push and the layout of the keyboard is one of a kind. I highly reccomend this keyboard, heck its only a few bucks and deffintely worth it.
Okay, I'll keep this short. These ear buds sound great. They aren't lying when they say that they have amazing bass. The plastic feels quality. The cord wrap that it comes with works well.Here's my beef. They actively hurt my ears to wear from the moment I put them in.I don't know if its the rubber tip or what but they create almost a vacuum in my ears that is painful. Its not even uncomfortable, its painful. I tried once I bought them to stick it out and hope that the rubber tips loosened up or something but to no avail. Its rare that I get on Amazon to submit anything but a possitive review but I wanted to warn others how much these hurt. Its possible its just my ears but these don't work for me at all. The smallest size is too small, the medium fits but is painful, and the biggest is way too huge.
I bought this Micro SD card for use with my Samsung Sync SGH-A707 cell phone, my Nintendo Wii, and my Dell Inspiron 530s PC. It works great on all three and I have no experienced any problems since it arrives a couple of days ago.
Why put a cheap filter on an expensive lens, the pictures produced with this filter speak for themselves.
I got this product today, 20 min. later and my HP Slimline w/Vista works better than ever. EVERYTHING works WAAAY Better. I have not had this much fun with my games for years. Buy this, max out the memory. Disc clean up better, web pages better, everything better.
I have many Sony products. Including three digital cameras, a Wega TV, and a Viao computer. I bought this particular camera for my children at Christmas. After one week it would not power on. I sent it for reapirs and the repair estimate was $725.50!! I of course confirmed this with a phone call and that was the correct price.It would cost me $25.00 plus shipping just to have the camera returned to seek out a local service technician. Apparently Sony products are disposable. If they break just toss them away and buy a new one.At first I thought it was a joke. Who could even be serious about that ridiculous price? I know I will not be buying any Sony products in the future!!
I order colored ink for my HP printer 4 or 5 wks. ago and have not seen it yet. I will not request ink from you guys again.Glenn Snider
Works well, even with LOTS of interference and bad receiver placementsI was very impressed with the sensitivity of the receiver. Our room dictates that the receiver be placed in the back corner of the room, in a book shelf, next to a lamp and by a window. The system works very well even with very harsh interference and placed in the opposite direction that the remote is pointing in, bouncing IR off front wall. The supplied signal indicator LED simplifies fine-tuning the placement of the IR sensor.I've tried a number of other solutions for IR extension. This system is the most cost effective and the highest performer. The only negative is the short cable supplied between the receiver and base unit. I will purchase more of these and recommend them to friends.-Mike
This is truly a piece of garbage. The signal gets degraded and you'll get bands running up and down your screens, plus the image will be dim and even the maximum manual brightness level on monitors won't compensate sufficiently to not be distracting.
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 just used this scanner in my office for the first time today. I wanted to scan a simple colored document that is very delicate.It is brand new, but it has been sitting there for a year without being used. Unfortunately this means we cannot return it.Installing was not hard. But just installing the driver will not get the scanner to work with Photoshop. I had to install the whole HP software bundle. OK, fine, whatever it takes to get it to scan.And then I realized the scanner would stuck right in the middle of the job. I waited and waited, nothing happened. The sensor light was just sitting in the middle of the tracks, shining at my delicate document for minutes. Scanner would not respond to any button. Software on my computer froze, too. I had to pull the power cord on the scanner. Repeat the process for about 7 frustrating times, and I finally got it to scan a sub-optimal picture. I wanted to try getting a better pic with a new scan, but I decided not to put too much light on the delicate document.BOTTOM LINE: This scanner is worse than one that I used 8 years ago. Much worse. I thought scanner technology must've improved over the years. Oh well. AVOID THIS SCANNER.
I debated on purchasing this camera for a long time. I have an SLR and it does take great pics, but I wanted something smaller. This camera takes pictures that are just as good as the SLR. The camera is very small, it fits in my purse and is really well built. I have had this camera for 1 month and wish that I had purchased it sooner! The mega zoom and huge LCD preview screen are amazing. If you are debating on purchasing this camera, don't waste anymore time....BUY IT!
It doesn't have a lot of bell's and whistles but it does the job it is interned for and does it well.I am very pleased with my purchase.
It's really a wonderful remote. It will, sometimes. freeze. But it's any easy fix, pull out the battery then replace it.It was difficult to program too.That being said- I love every thing else about it. Easy to easy
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.
This is a great unit. For the past year my stereo speakers on the Patio/Pool area we cutting out when the amplifier was at less than volume. This was extremely annoying since the volume from the speakers was not very loud. I am running heavy gauge wire and everything is dry and protected from the outside elements other than the humidity. After using the Pyle speaker selector and having since added a third set of speakers, I can now turn the volume to full capacity without the speakers shutting off. (Obliviously there is distortion at that level and do not actually run them that high) Problem solved and for less than $35.00.Only one small complaint: I wish the inputs in the speaker selector would accept larger diameter wire. I am using 16 gauge and it's a pretty tight fit. I would prefer to use 12 or 14 gauge for the longer runs but I don't think they will fit.
This player can't be beat for its specific purpose--to be light, reliable, and easy to use. And the capacity is more than adequate with the choice of 1 or 2 GB. Other devices are competitive in price or capacity, but if you are already buying music through iTunes, this is the choice for active use.
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
The swivel baffels some. Besides the camera's crisp pictures this is one of the great features of this camera. I can be standing in a crowd and swivel the lens 90 degrees from the screen and hold the camera arms length over my head and look up to frame a perfect picture over the heads of the spectators. Great feature that wasn't obvious when I bought the camera.
The clarity of the sound is phenomenal. Songs you've heard hundreds of times all of a sudden have little subtleties you never picked up before. The only downside is the cord takes a minute to untangle before each use.
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.
They have been installed outside in Florida and have not had any problems with salt or hurricane weather. Would recommend.
After entirely too much reading and research, I decided on the ER-4P (microPro). Cost was certainly a factor as these little gems only set you back $155 and change, while the Shure E4C runs a cool $299 or so. The bass response is superb and the noise isolation renders a screaming 3 year old tantrum nearly silent... excellent. I found a great improvement with cable noise by looping the cords over my ears after insertion, and it also helps to keep the earphones from being dislodged from your ears.It was such a close race between the Shure E4C, Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro, and the Etymotic ER-4P, but in the end I was convinced that the ER-4P was the best overall winner and best value for the money. iLounge has a great breakdown on each of these units as well. I would also say that I am very impressed with the perceived durability of these little guys. We will see how well they hold up. Happy Hunting!Cheers.
This device only works with a host PC that must be powered on. Which brings up the interesting question: If I must have my PC powered on, why do I need a separate device to send IMs?Answer: I don't!Save your money. This is a solution in search of a problem to solve.
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.
first off, this is NOT an easy lens to use. when you are at 5x , your focus point is about the between the size of a pin head and 1/2 dime size. That being said - you can get some absolutely STUNNING photos. It takes patience and practice, practice, practice. A macro flash is a MUST for this lens - especially at 5x -- because you need to be at f/16 to get any DOF at all. I have not purchased this lens - I am currently renting from local camera shop. I've had it 3 days, and I am addicted to it. I keep finding more and more things to gigantize. It is also must to have a good tripod and a trigger release. Pushing the button on the camera could EASILY move your subject out of focus.All that being said - this is an AWESOME lens. I will be saving my dimes and nickles up so I can afford not only this lens, but the MT-24EX flash as well.If you have the cash and like to play with macro photography - you will NOT be disappointed with this lens.
Wanted this filter to protect my lens. Does that just fine.
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.
Initially the product worked well for me, although there were some config issues to begin with, due to old firmware. However after about 6 months the router began to reset randomly - at first I thought there was a problem with the router until one time I came back to find someone trying to surf my network - turns out that the default setting for the wireless option is enabled with no WEP encryption - so a LOCAL hacker had taken to resetting the router using an easy network call and then surfing into my network using the wireless link...it got so bad I had to change to a new product. The forums are alive with postings that show how easy it is to hack this product. I would not advise the use of this router if you have confidential information on your network.
The cables are two inches too short to use in a Mac Pro - and I discovered this too late to return it.
This card has thus far exceed my expectations. Write times are instant and frankly are ahead of most cameras abilities to even send the data. As mentioned in another review 500 pictures are no problem for a 12 MP Canon 5D. The true challenge for this card and one it was built for are larger data sending cameras like the Canon 1Ds Mark III (21 MP) I am just this week going to give it a test on this monster camera. I did not think this was possible this soon, but a 16 gig Extreme IV card might need to be created. Carry more than one of these cards just in case. The saying, "one is none, two is one"..... etcetera applies. Just when you need it most it will fail and you don't want to ruin your work, drop it in the water (or any other misadventure/techno failure), so carry at least two cards if you are using this grade card. I carry 3. If you use serious gear, be ready for serious anything.
Unfortunately, this battery only lasted a few months. A brand new battery normally lasts at least six months and usually longer. I contacted the seller who is sending a new battery. Obviously they were not required to do this. So I've updated my review to four stars based on the outstanding service of the seller. Hopefully the new battery will last longer.
This is a great product as advertised. The only negative (which I think cannot be helped) is that I am having a "slight" difficulty adjusting to the heighth of the keyboard with the unit underneath... but the plusses far outweigh the negatives. I recommend this unit to anyone who has a laptop that "gets a little hot". It's running cool now and that makes me happy.
I needed some headphones for my mp3 player. Since my mp3 does not feature manual volume controls (rather digital ones accessible through a menu), one of the criteria had to be that the headphones had a volume control on the cord.Other criteria included:- Inexpensive. I don't believe in dropping outrageous amounts of money for something that I will use only for my mp3 player at work.- Sound quality. While I'm looking for something that won't break the bank, I want a quality set of phones that will give an overall decent sound.With this in mind I came across the Jensen JF25's reviews. They were mostly favorable, and so I gave them a shot. For this price, you get a great set of headphones. They aren't going to blow you away, but they definitely do their job.I believe I'm still in the break-in period with these headphones, but I can echo some of the other review made. The bass, while not lacking, can be slightly overbearing at times. Also, I'm not sure if this will go away with time, but some tones can come across harsh (but inconsistently so).Overall, if you're looking for something cheap, you should check these out. These phones are not for audiophile elitists looking for a bargain. Rather, I believe these phones will fit the average listener on a budget extremely well.
I took this hub out of the box, plugged it in, connected it to our internal network and my two PC's about two months ago, and it has worked flawlessly ever since. All without reading the manual! This hub is perfect for me because I occasionally attach a legacy 10Mbps device and don't need more than three ports (other than to link to our existing network).One warning - if you have other Netgear hubs and equipment, keep the power supplies separate. I had a single-speed 100Mbps hub and got the power supplies mixed up. The unit looked like it was working but actually wasn't. The power supplies look similar, the plugs are the same, but I think the current and/or voltages are different.Other than that, this is a great product. As I said earlier, it just works. When you factor in price, you can't miss.
For the price paid, this machine really does the job. Fast, good features & productivity, great widescreen display. Outstanding wireless connectivity. Only trouble I had was the fingerprint digital recognition system, since it had an installation problem (laptop doesn't recognize the digital device). Easy burning of cd's and dvd's. I think the cd/dvd feature where you can play music/movies without having to turn on the computer is one of the most enjoyable features of this laptop. Perhaps the only drawback is that it doesn't come with Microsoft's Office. If you invest in this laptop for a 2-3 year productivity period, you're getting your money's worth; for sure the laptop will last longer, assuming you treat it well. Buy it!
After reading several reviews for different brands of ink cartridges, I was skeptical to buy one online - especially for some of the super cheap prices I saw. In the back of my mind I kept hearing a voice say "you get what you pay for" and "if it looks too good to be true, it is".SO, I spent a few dollars more and bought this name brand. The cartridge works fine. I have seen no change in quality or print count from the store bought cartridge. As far as that goes, I was very pleasantly surprised.The packaging, however, left a lot to be desired. The cartridge was tossed in an over-sized, thin cardboard envelope with not even a small amount of bubble wrap to protect it. When I opened it, I found the package's box crushed and I feared the product damaged. Fortunately, it was not - but I think someone else might not be as lucky as I was.To whom it may concern - please take the extra second to put a piece of bubble wrap around the product before you throw it in an envelope 5x too big.
I have had no problem with this memory card. recorded stuff is dumped on my hard drive and than erased from the card. I don't know how a memory card can be much better. Is there a faster speed memory card I don't know. I think the thirty something I paid is about right. I can't see spending much more for a little more speed, this works just fine. not much else to say.have a nice day.
I initially thought these headphones to be quite disappointing until I realised that using them in the 'line out' was making them sound terrible.After plugging them into the correct output on my MP3 player it made a world of difference.A lot of people go on about the bass response on these being weak. Sure, it's not hefty and a little lacking -even once you work out how to insert them properly in your ear canal- but that's nothing a little EQ can't fix. So, once EQ'd the bass sounds quite nice. Solid and has real presence.I produce my own music (mostly electronic) and have a pair of AKG K240's. The bass on these isn't quite as solid as the AKG's but the mid/upper range the ER6i's is quite 'open' and bright. So it makes listening to music more pleasurable than the 240's as I feel like i'm hearing a greater level of detail. I've been doing a little mixing on the ER6i's and then playing the mixes back on my stereo/car etc and been quite impressed by the mixes I get out of them.I'm thoroughly happy with these little beauties. The feeling of having them deep in your ear canals feels a little invasive initially, but once you realise the perks of this (being able to use them as headphones while studying in a room full of TV watchers!) you'll appreciate this. I also quite enjoy walking through the city with them jammed in without the sound encroaching it's almost like making my own video clips.
Don't buy this or the Telephoto lens which attaches (Olympus TCON-17F 1.7x Tele Conversion Lens for Olympus SP-310/350 Digital Cameras)... you will be wasting your $$ on something that has very little affect overall on the enhanced telephoto abilities of a casual use camera.
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.
I purchased this product along with the instant wireless PC card. The router set-up took no more than 20 minites, I had my desktop PC running Windows 95 OS set-up and running in no time. The wireless PC card in my laptop took a little longer, it runs Windows XP. Let XP do the install don't read the instruction. Put the card in and turn on the machine and let XP figure out the rest.
I am not sure what all the others had problems with but my Linksys worked great out of the box. Setting it up I had an issue that was easily fixed by calling tech support,(only 5 min wait and worth it, the technician was very good). My laptop which will be connecting wirelessly was not connecting no matter what I tried. It turns out that you can't run wireless cards and ethernet cards (mine was built in} at the same time because the machine will always default to the ethernet card. Which is exactly what was happening. We removed the driver for the ethernet card and it began to work great right away. Everything else about the setup was fairly simple and went very smooth the directions were easy to understand. I especially liked the quick installation sheet which is what I used to setup with.I highly recommend this product and would buy it again if I had to do it all over. The distance of the wireless machine is really dependent on terrain. But for my two story house it was great. The only weak spot being downstairs in the opposite direction of the linksys base as far as I could go. However it still worked and was quite able to handle downloads even at the weakest point. You just can't go wrong till they come out with a new beakthrough in technology. But even then the prices will be to high in the beginning. For instance the new 802.11a is several hundred dollars more expensive then this machine. And for what you get I just don't need it.This is a winner. The newest version of the product is BEF11S4 VER 2. Many of the reviews done in this section were about theBEF11S4 its the same model number but lacking the ver.2 after the BEF11S4.The newest version has fixed most of the bugs of the previous version. Good Luck!!! A very satisfied consumer
This thing is great. I used it to charge my laptop during my driving tour of D.C and Virginia. The fan noise is pretty low. When the music was on, it was very hard to hear the fan. Now I do not need carry different car chargers for different electronics any more.
Other reviewers have commented that the PSC-1000 case is a bit bulky, but I believe the padding is needed to protect the camera. The case easily slides into a tee shirt or pants pocket. The magnetic clasp holds securely and the camera does not rattle around in the case. Rather than using the slit for the wrist strap, I simplify coil the strap on top and the case closes completely around the camera. I prefer this method to having the case dangle from the strap of an ultra-compact camera. The case does not provide space to carry an extra battery or SD card but with a 2G plus SD card and a fully charged NB6L battery I find I can take hundreds of pictures (300) so that is not a problem for me.
It got rid of all my clutter. Its a little slow when you point it at something and push a button it doesn't react right away but other than than I highly reccommend it.
How much can you say about a cable? This one is well made, the snagless ends are pretty, well, snagless. When we hooked it up it just worked. Everything one would expect from this cable.
I bought this to replace a venerable Apple LaserWriter in hopes that I would get good quality printing, faxing, scanning, and perhaps some OCR. It does some of these things OK, and others not at all, despite the promises. Photocopies come out OK - as long as you don't require much subtllty in shadings, and as long as you're not trying to copy originals with light colors. It does fax OK, although sometimes it's hard to figure out if a fax went through OK. I mostly fax from my desktop, and only occasionally from hard copy. When I fax from my desktop, I have to turn this machine off, or else it intercepts my OUTGOING fax as if it were an INCOMING fax, even though I've firmly instructed it not to answer incoming faxes.As for printing, it does an OK job, but it's neither a TrueType nor a PostScript machine. It is, instead, an emulator, and sometimes you get something close to what you want, and sometimes you get something that looks suspiciously like Courier.Scanning is very hit-or-miss. Sometimes you get an acceptable scan, sometimes the scan doesn't come out worth a damn, and sometimes the software just balks at doing anything and says "There's a problem. Please restart your machine." Since this fixes nothing, you wind up swearing at the machine instead of getting any work done.OCR is a complete waste of time. To put it bluntly, the software for Macs that is bundled with the machine isn't even an honest attempt, and it seems clear that Brother really doesn't care because it's so clunky, and incompetent. I suspect that they just bought any old piece of software that had "Mac" and "OCR" in the product description, purely so they could say they had it. Don't even think of trying to use it.I will continue to use this machine for a while for copying, faxing, and printing, but it's a compromise machine that does nothing very well. Not Recommended.
These drives are a great improvement over the 1.44 floppy. They're better than Zips because they are treated as a hard drive by the OS. No extra software to hang up your computer.
I have used this card in the past very successfully. Purchased several to use for an upcoming trip to Disney World.
This is a great product. The voice commands with street names is extremely helpful. Would recommend updating the maps right away. Highly recommend product and GARMIN company. GARMIN International technical support was great when I had trouble downloading on my 10 year old computer - they talked me through the process step by step.
It is a nice battery, but I recommend the "3.7V 1000mAh" ones, since they charge my flash faster and stay charged longer.
This is what I was looking for and more. I wanted a small and simple device to play music through my stero from my laptop without connecting wires. This does just that and the setup was completely painless. The remote is a super nice bonus. I expected I would have to be at the laptop to control the music, but the remote allows me to control volume and skip through the tracks in the playlist from anywhere in the room. It also works for Pandora, an internet radio station I often use.
I built a new home, and with everything in the entertainment center wanting a network port, decided to wire the house from the ground up. I ended up with 21 cat5e cables, and this is the switch that I decided to use.I used the rack mounting brackets and secured the switch under the basement stairs, and plugged in my network cables before the cable company came with the modem.The basic set up is cable modem to a wireless router in the middle floor, and using only one of the outputs from the router, connect back to the switch, and from this switch to everywhere else.This switch was so easy, the cable company came and hooked up their modem, I plugged in the "modem to router" line that I had already run, and didn't have to do any configuration whatsoever. Didn't even put in the CD Rom that shipped with the switch. It worked right out of the box.I have a 12 and 13 year old that X-Box and Computer simultaneously, while the 3 year old watches a streaming movie from netflix, and Directv is even hooked in to this switch for the whole home set up. I can't speak to reliability yet, but it is fast, silent, and breeze to hook up.
I had the SD400 that I really loved since it was so easy to use and shot great pics, but gave it to my mom since she didn't like the SD110 I gave her that looks awful and is embarrassing to take to public places (the silver body turned yellow, and has brown and gray spots all over). When the SD750 came in, I noticed a scratching noise when the lens retracted in and out. Fortunately, Amazon was nice to replace it and it's been great ever since. I really like the 3 inch LCD screen and how canon cameras are so easy to use. The only downside is how poorly the camera shoots at night when it's dark. My boyfriend has the SD630, which also has the nice 3.0 inch LCD screen, but it couldn't take pictures at night either. Overall, this is a great camera, although I hope canon takes the night shots into consideration in the next models. Then it'd be perfect.
The Oppo DV-981HD does a very good job of up-scaling a standard DVD to emulate a higher resolutions with minimum artifacts. I am a big fan of Faroudja DCDi Technology, and the Oppo DV-981HD doesn't disappoint.The only complaint I have, is that switching resolution cannot be found in setup menu, you have to hit the HDMI button on Remote and playback must be stopped before you do this (not intuitive). I would have thought this setup parameter should be replicated in the video setup menu (not just on the remote). I'm not a big fan of Oppo remotes to begin with. The connected monitor is a 58" Panasonic plasma (1366 x 768) which is a low cost, large display (due to the resolution), but the player worked well, set for 720P with no noticeable macroblocking (higher resolutions did not look as good as pointed out in the Oppo Manual on Page 17).The inclusion of a long HDMI cable is a nice touch, and I like the fact it follows the true HDMI standard, integrating the audio (unlike the conversion from DVI to HDMI found on OPDV-971H, which I own for an LCD set in the bedroom), or previous Oppo players with HDMI.Even though this installation did not have a good sound system to compliment the player, I like the fact they added SACD and HDCD (HDCD is something I haven't seen on many players) to the format mix. I personally have a Denon DVD-2200 which I paid much more for, and love its DVD-A and SACD capability because of its excellent DACs and Bass Management (even though these formats are scarce). The Oppo DV-981HD appears to have good Bass Management, but this installation did not have a sound system for me to test.If the disc cannot be played on the OPDV-981H, then there is probably something wrong with it. An important facet of Oppo is it's capability to play DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs, which many players just can't do. Also I am glad there is enough buffer memory to avoid visible pause during layer changes (something I detest on other players).In summary, I recommended this player to the individual who recently purchased the Panasonic Plasma mentioned above, and once it was setup correctly it produced a very nice picture. I was surprised to see Oppo omit the Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outputs, something older generation HDTV owners will not like.
The main reason I purchased these is because they let you lean back in a chair without the headphones moving around on you.I find the sound quality good, and the retractable cable is very usefull in my opinion.They havent fallen off my ears once, and frankly for mp3 player use I dont plan to be swinging my head around enough for them to ever stand a chance of falling off.These headphones are exactly what I was looking for :Clip on headphones with a soft cord. Good sound quality stylish design, and comfortable to wear.Plus the cable retracts and extends out to a pretty generous length.These were the only speaker style clip on headphones I could find, and Sony has definately made an improvement on the previous pair that I have owned.
Used on Nikon 18-200 VR lens. This filter is a solid piece of camera equipment. What surprised me was that it fits more snug with the lens cap, then the lens itself.
I bought this 8GB Centon Datastick PRO today and liked it.The GOODS- nice grey aluminum casing means it is durable- LED flashes when copying or transferring files from device- 2.0 fast standard speed- lanyard groove on the flash drive & not on the cap!- silver imprint text design gives a nice look to itThe BADS- the plastic protruding inside the cap will wear out overtime, inevitably causing the cap to become less secure, making it prone for dust to enter the USB's teeth. And of course, your more likely to lose the cap eventually.()()()()()(Update: I used this for about 1 week and today I'm experiencing an error. The computer is asking me to reformat this USB flash drive. The same message pops up when I plug the flash drive an another computer. I will return this product.I bought mine for $19.95 at Fry's Electronic at a regular price so don't pay anything more than that!
This transducer performs well for fishfinding but was advertised as having a temperature sensor. It doesn't work! It would cost too much to uninstall and return so I just kept it. My trolling motor does have a temp sensor when hooked to the same finder. Temperature is most important to me when bass fishing so I am not too worried, disappointed but not worried.
I have been using two Brother HL 5240 printers for at least five years fairly extensively (I do a lot of writing) and I am fairly confident that these OEM drum units last for much longer than the stated 25,000 pages. I remember having to replace drums only twice, and once because the remanufactured unit started breaking down only after a few months' use. The OEM is vastly more expensive than a knockoff, but, at least based on my very small sample (and a few other anecdotes found online), it seems much more likely that the genuine article turns out to be a better deal.
Bought these along with Some Koss headphones at triple the price. Soundwise these are crisp and clear; perfect for podcasts. I like to have my MP3 player in a front pants pocket and listen on the go. This product is pulling due to a cord that is about 3 inches too short. The earbuds kind of fit sideway in your ears and I never feel that they are seated there, although they stay in proximity fairly well. I use these but probably won't order another pair. I think these would be great for many people just not me.
This radar is pretty awesome, it picks up pretty quickly. Haven't had a POP hit me yet so I'm not for sure what will happen when it does. The last Beltronics that I had made all kind of noises when it came across one. The one con I have is when you turn the volume down on it it still comes across as loud and then after a few chirps ti will return to the volume setting that I had it on, don't know why it does it, it can be a little annoying. For the price you can't beat it.
I like things to do what they are supposed to do. The garmin 250W does everything a GPS should.It's so easy you can use it right out of the box. The screen is the perfect size (the reason I choose it over more expensive models) allowing you to easily select touch screen options without mistakenly hitting other buttons. Also the maps are much easier to see at this larger size!!!The screen picture is very clear and has all the info you need (a large visual of the road, a written description on the top, mileage until next turn LR corner and estimated time LL corner).Only con is the maps are from 2006 version. You can download new ones from the website if you have the required (sold separately) internet cable. I'm stationed at Keesler AFB on MS gulf coast and after Katrina alot of the roads / existing stores have changed.Lots of other great features for those that desire it. Overall very pleased (and I'm not often pleased with electronic purchases) and will be buying several as holiday gifts for family.If you want a great GPS for your car and don't care about having features that only duplicate devices you already have (MP3's ext...) I would highly recommend this unit.
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.
This is a great printer. I've had mine for about 3 years. I'm moving, so I'm now selling it. I Googled it to see what the used prices are for it and tripped over this review page.The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I used it for graduate school, and I printed a lot. It had a tendency to jam up pretty often. However, I learned fast to ruffle the paper a bit and that stopped most of it. It still jams from time to time or takes two pieces of paper where it only ought to be taking one.However, it's a great scanner. It's also a great fax.I live abroad and, from time to time, I have to fax documents home to the States. This makes it easy. Also, having a copier at home is just convenient.Now I write for a national paper and do other freelance writing assignments. I also teach, so being able to take work home and work efficiently is great. Being able to scan, fax, copy and print at will from home makes what I do very easy. Basically, it's affordable and makes things flow seamlessly.When I return home to the States I might even pick up a used version of the same printer. That's how pleased I've been with it. (Reality kicking in...when I get home, I'll probably get the newest HP multifunction printer.)
It is everything I thought it would be. If you can afford it, then it's great!
I did a ton of research on the best lightscribe media before placing my order and every review of Verbatim was positive. They were right ... I purchased several hundred of these disks for a large CD duplication project. (At the time, the 30 disc spindles had a lower cost per CD than the 50 disc). I use a ProDuplicator 6 drive tower and every single disc burned and printed flawlessly.Great product!
OK, so I admit ... I'm the type'a guy who gets totally stoked when I look at the latest gadgets & gizmos online or in magazines. And although I'm pretty adept figuring out how to work most doohickeys and thingamajigs, I'm secretly in awe of the techie dudes at my work who know all the jargon, can define all those confusing specs or answer compatibility questions off the top of their noggin. I suppose that's why I find myself going back to e-tailers like Amazon who have the courage to permit customers to candidly share experiences with their products. Interestingly enough, if you really shop around, most sites don't: so props to Amazon. Anyway, I just wanted to report that I got Navman PiN GPS Pocket PC about 2 weeks ago or so and immediately realized the only way the device would be truly indispensable would be if it went online. I spent last week reading every product review I could on SanDisk's 256MB WiFi SD Card because it seemed like the perfect solution. And guess what? It is. Despite some user experiences to the contrary, I can confirm with confidence that the card does work with my Navman AA005600. I was sure I'd have to download updated drivers or at the least, do some tweaking (OK, wild guessing), since the only info I could find on the card's compatibility with my Navman is conflicting, depending on the review your reading. WELL ... I didn't need to download drivers or configure a thing ... I simply followed the instructions on the installation disc, reset my device and there ya go ... it did everything for me and recognized my wireless network, same as a PC. One snafu: the first attempt sent my Navman into a sorta limbo state when the installation didn't finish for some reason. I basically just aborted, made sure nothing partially installed and did it again AND it was as smooth as silk. The LED on the card is accurate and handy ... I roam freely around my two-story home without losing my connection ... load speed can vary but overall performance is better than I expected. Better than dial-up on a PC, from what I remember (it's been awhile). I installed everything upstairs using my bedroom's PC, which connects to a Linksys router downstairs via wireless network card. Tomorrow I'm trying it in my offices at work and anticipate similar luck, based on my experiences thus far (hey, gotta be optimistic). The Navman I picked up was a refurb; too ... the card was new, though. Hopefully my two cents here helps other users out there 'cuz, quite honestly, this took my 'lil pocket PC from being pretty rad, since it ardy was a GPS/PC combo ... to being a truly kick butt (and ahem, affordable) all-in-one device.
This is a nice pocket reference book to keep in my flight bag. The size is just right and it contains details on some of the things I should remember but may not
We knew we cold get this in a local store immediately, but no tonly was this a better price, but better choice of colors (very important for girls) and speedy delivery - not even a week!
I read the other reviews prior to ordering this cable and was concerned about the authenticity of this product. I placed the order and hoped for the best. Upon receiving the cable I was disappointed to see it is a "knock off" brand USB cord, not a real Nikon cord. It does not have the ferrite cores nor is it made by Nikon. I don't doubt that it will work, but I do like to get what I ordered.
I recently decided to purchase this player over those offered by Apple for the added features and freedom of file transfers...However, in three weeks time the player broke and customer support did nothing for me...no offer to repair or replace the product. A friend of mine has had an I-pod Nano for some time, and the Nano broke on two separate occasions in a similar fashion as mine, and Apple replaced the player, no questions asked.I never thought to consider the company and their customer support when buying something like this, but hind sight is 20/20.I urge you to consider this if you plan on purchasing this product.
The sound quality on this headphone is amazing. It has accurate representation of the entire range of sounds as well as having a low enough distortion to be able to pick out as small details as the plucking of the strings from an electric guitar, and the slight variations in pitch in orchestral music. I will say the bass could be slightly louder, but it's nothing to gripe about. It's only off by a couple decibels, and it may even be an effect of sub-320kbps mp3 files. This headphone truly shines with uncompressed audio formats. This has the negative side effect of making mp3s have a shimmering sound. I am not going to complain, because this is a "good" thing, but if you only listen to low bit rate AAC or mp3, it will make your music sound as good as it actually is; very badly. If you have an ear for music and don't want the overpowering bass of Dr. Derp's headphones or blow several hundred on something comparable from Pioneer or Sony, these are perfect for you.
Having owned several small APS cameras, I can safely tell you that this one is a winner. The Z3 has a decent 2.3 times optical zoom (I prefer a 3x, but this is pretty good), very small size, and excellent battery life (over 25 rolls/battery, vs. under 10 for many other cameras). It also has some of the minor features that prove useful, including date and time encoding, mid roll rewind and load, and basic control over the flash (4 modes).If you've never used the APS format before you will be impressed by the small camera size and image results, as long as you stick with 4x6 prints. If you require 35mm results with enlargements, go elsewhere. This has nothing to do with this camera, its all in the film size. You might be able to enlarge to 5x7, but no further. These are really tiny negatives and the images get grainy when you enlarge them too much.I've seen some complaints about reliability, but after a hundred rolls or so this camera has been flawless. It did take us a roll or so to get used to the turning the camera off (you slide the lens cover over), but once you get the hang of pressing the cover in just a bit before sliding it, it comes easy.I'd also suggest that you check out the Canon 370Z camera. While it is a bit bigger and has shorter battery life (I've averaged 8-9 rolls per battery at best), the zoom is a full 3x, meaning that you can zoom in a bit more. That can be useful, although I have not missed it as much witht his camera as I expected.
The Pentax binocular arrived pretty fast. The device is handy, nice looking, compact, and functional. It gives a crisp image of the objects in the zoom range. However I noticed a slight blurring near the maximum zoom (X16). Besides, a strong zoom (more then X12 ) is not working well at evening. One gets a good picture only if one reduces the zoom.
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
As more than 10 of the 20 or so reviews I read about this unit say, it DOES lock up on almost every DVD we try to watch, the remote IS horrible and it IS very hard to get the recorder to function properly. I definitely should have come here to check opinions out, EVERY single DVD we have tried to watch locks up about an hour into it for no apparent reason, the $30 APEX dvd player we bought a year ago is leaps and bounds better than this unit. Sometimes after the lock up problem it won't even continue playing after removing the disc and putting it back in! Horrible unit, I strongly suggest avoidance. Samsung, you have no excuse.
Freakn Awesome super fast shipping even earlier than what I asked. Gotta love the supplier. Freakn awesome. This is a great way to link up your exteral hard drive and put it inside your computer computer as an extra harddrive.
I bought these after struggling to find earphones that fit snugly while exercising. (A pet peeve of mine!!)I tried the Sony MDR-W25G S2 Sports Headphones with Moisture Guard Mechanism. They were good, but bounced around too much.I also have the Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones, which are great for noise cancelling and sound but not durable enough or comfortable for working out. (The little rubber things fall off easily and the cord is weird - the two sides leading up to the earpieces aren't even lengths and aren't adjustable.)I have to say that the B&O; are awesome. I don't even know I have them on, they have great sound and, most important to me, don't move around while exercising. I was just in a 5 mile race with them and they stayed put the whole time.They aren't noise cancelling, which is actually good when you are running outside. But the sound quality is excellent.
we can only praise the ingenuity of those who designed this 80gb ipod.so much memory and such a long lasting battery. This is a great product.marcel
I've used this lens for about 8 months and have come to love it. I keep it attached solely to My Nikon D100 for which I think it is especially suited. The "35mm equivilant" focal length, while on the D100 is 36-105mm which works quite well for me.Key Points:Strenghts:1.)Consistant f2.8 max ap - this is a FAST lens in this class, giving me a bright viewfinder screen and making focus (auto or manual) faster and easier in dim light.2.)Auto Focus speed - quite fast, especially given it's weight3.)Sharp - especially at f4.0 or smaller. - note the fast 2.8 max is great for focus and composition, but there are no lenses out there that I know of that don't benefit from closing down at least 1 stop. Don't get me wrong though - this is great glass, and clearly worthy of Sigma's top-o-the-line EX designation. Edge of field sharpness - nothing to complain about here4.)Color - really is great, likely benefits from the exotic glass.5.)Focus Clutch - when in autofocus mode, push the focus ring to AF mode, which essentially takes it "out of gear" so you don't inadvertently try to overcome the lenses focus motor.6.)Range - on my 35mm film SLRs, I use primarily a 28mm+ for wide shots but especially on a D100 or D1x, this lense turns out to have, for me at least , a great range as I get the "equivilant of 36mm given the CCDs chip size as compared to film. Note that especially with Digital SLRs the last thing I want in the field is a lot of lense changes to get dust in the camera and onto my CCD sensor (n fairness - not the sensor but the moire filter in front of it). I wish someone made a 20mm-70mm f2.8 but I think the chances of seeing that any time soon are small.7.)Cost - look at other manufacturers, the same specs from nikon would cost >$1000 IF you could get it. And again, this is a great pice of glass, not just a great piece of glass for the price.Issues to know about:1.)Size - this is a big fat lens - clearly not that much fun to carry. Also the caliber of the lense makes access to the aperture ring difficult, so you'll clearly want to set and lock the aperture at minimum and control it from the camera front control wheel (on the F100 you have a choice, not so on the D100) if your camera allows that2.)Filter diameter - the lens front filter thread diameter is 82mm! It took me a month to find a 1A filter in that size (Contax makes a nice one, ended up getting it at BHphoto)3.)Resistance to zooming - going from ~30 to 24mm involves twisting the zoom ring a little harder - you are moving some big elements when you do this, and if you put the camera down, lens up, the weight of the optics will cause it to "collapse" ie to zoom back to ~50+mm4.)Finish- this lens has a dull black finish which I like a lot - some people might want the polished or black laquer finish.5.) Brand - not all Sigma lenses are great...but I think this one is. No apologies.
Sonic Stage is not as bad as people are saying.I find it very easy and fast to use.Download time is very quick (downloaded about 700+mb in under an hour).Only bad thing is that the tracks for sale on their website seem to all be 128 mb.So far, I've never had a track blocked from downloading to my player and I've tried most formats.I initially went to the store to get the Sony Bean but when I compared the Bean to this one, I found that this one felt way more durable, so by a last minute decision, I bought this one.Not sure if it was the correct choice but so far, I'm very happy with it.Sound quality is great and the volume range is suitable for a loud gym.Only complaint is that Sony gave me a bum set of earphones. The V splitting the two earbuds gave the left side about 2 feet of cord but the other side only had like 6 inches.Another complaint is that I can't find an armband for this thing anywhere and based on another reviewer, sweat easily gets into the controls.
I use this backpack to carry my laptop, books, shoes, lunch, gym clothes, etc. to work and school every day. I was in a motorcyle accident where I rolled five or six times, and the backpack held up. I used it for another year and a half afterwards. It finally gave up the ghost because a zipper that had taken damage in the accident finally broke. I promptly bought another one.Quick Tip: for use with a motorcycle jacket, put the jacket arms through the backpack shoulder straps first, then put both on at once.
I have just started using this keyboard a few days ago so can't speak for durability.The extra hand rest is optional, and does need to be attached (if space does not permit). This keyboard is not very quiet, just average on sound levels. There are 3 light options (blue, red, purple) and you can adjust the brightness of each, which is nice.Overall, it's a good keyboard, serves the purpose, and works fine. I would buy it again if I had to.
Very happy with this purchase. Great price, free fast shipping, and superb function. Crystal clear image for a reasonable price. Big screen 1080P under $2k- it's about time. Easy to tweak the picture settings. All in all, a gratifying purchase.
Great buy. Fits charger perfectly, glad I have it. Seems to be madewell.
I've had two prior digital Canon cameras. I still use regularly one of the original XT SLR's. I recently had to replace my S500 and spent alot of time researching a replacement.I looked at alot of different cameras. I was close to buying a SD800 until I went to Best Buy to look at one in person. I was not impressed with the form or the general feeling of the camera. There was a SD600 that reminded me of my old S500 which was a real tank but which had most of the features of the newer - and much more expensive cameras - except for image stabilization and a 1600 ISO rating.While I think that IS is a worthwhile feature, I spent a lot of time shooting at night with my S500 - some of the places I go you do not want to look like a tourist carrying a SLR - and very rarely have issues with camera shake even with a maximum of a 400 ISO rating. Factor in the fact that the SD600 seems to have a better lens, albeit without the 28mm, and arguably better color rendintion at nearly half the cost and you have a winner.The menu system is not difficult once you've played with the camera. It does not have a full manual mode but none of these cameras do. You can adjust contrast, saturation, and a bunch of other variables in camera.All in all an amazing deal for $200 or so.
First I am satisfied with the delivery time, all in the box, in perfect condition, the product now, I am impressed by the price did not think to get as much quality. the excellent video, very easy installation, I made myself,
I was a bit skeptical about whether this product would deliver a quality sound as promised. There are so many options out there for connecting your Ipod to electronic equipment at home or in your car. I found the connection delivered a quality signal not found in other radio or wired set-ups. I would be interested to hear from someone who hooks this up their car stereo if possible throught the RCA connection.
I had tried other wireless mouses and was dissatisfied. Should have tried logitech first. I like the setup software that integrates nicely into my iMac.
Rich sound, convenient remote. Not a Bose product, but very, very good quality for the price.Only issue is the volume is rather startling when using this as an alarm clock...but it sure wakes you up in the morning!Highly recommended.
Sure it's a little expensive, needs a special battery, looks like it was made in the 80's, and has short range, but it's the only way to trigger your speedlite flashes wirelessly using ETTL without having a flash on your camera. It hasn't missed a flash firing yet for me, even when the flashes don't have direct line of sight. It has really allowed me to get more creative with my photography.
I ordered my TV on December 15 and received a call on December 20 asking when I could be home to receive it. I took delivery on the 21st and they called and met me at the house. They also took it in and up a flight of stairs. The delivery men were great.You have to have High Def inputs to make this TV worthwhile to watch. I purchased an over-the-air antenna and an upconvert DVD player. Both look great. It is January 3 and I am still waiting on DirecTV to come and hook up my upgraded satellite receiver and dish even though I ordered that service on the same day as I ordered the TV.The only complaint I have about the TV is that you use a different button on the remote to switch between satellite and over-the-air antennas than you do to switch to the DVD player or VCR. This caused me some confusion when I started it up.I find the speaker system to be more than adequate for normal TV watching. I connected the digital optical audio cable to my surround sound system and it works very well. I did have to reduce the relative volume on my subwoofer, since TV shows were vibrating my china cabinet.The controls through the remote are not intiutive and I reduced the factory settings on the picture, which was very bright. I finally figured out how to set my DVD player to upconvert and I watched Black Hawk Down. It was spectacular.Be sure and order your HDMI cables when you order your TV. You will need one for your dvd player and another for the Satellite. I got mine for $20 each from Amazon, while Best Buy wants $149.
Noel Lee's Monster Cable products Inc., come up with the goods here! A cable of stunning, high resolution that snaps the picture into such clarity that you'll think you're watching scenes through a glass window and not through a television/monitor, a bold claim indeed, BUT, quite true never-the-less. I was totally unprepared for such a dramatic change for the better. This cable brings to the viewer ALL the picture, and, yes, that does mean "Warts and all"so, be prepared to see the smallest of detail, like strings and wire that enabled special effects crews to do their work "Un-seen". Who really needs HDTV when cables like Monster's MVS3-1M are this good and can bring a vastly superior standard to an existing television/monitor for only a minute fraction of the cost. Thanks Noel, well done!
dosnt work.not even with camera, or computer.All I get are error messages.SanDisk is waaaaaay better.
I prefer these range expanders to others in the market for their ease of use.
The case does a good job of protecting filters, but it can be little unwieldy to insert and remove them because of the overlapping flap-style cover.
MY QUICK BACKGROUND:- Audiophile- Musician- Tech GeekAfter my first decent set of headphones (Sennheiser PX100)way back when, I've loved listening to music so much more!I've always strived to find speakers, headphones, earphones, and in-earheadphones to satisfy my appetite for great sound from my audio devices.FULL IN-DEPTH REVIEW:Bought the Etymotic ER-6i after weeks of research and contemplation.And I wouldn't hesitate to order another pair!Among my all-time favorites up there with the Sennheiser PX100 (first-gen)Sennheiser IE8, and the Klipsch Image S2 and S4.These are some of the BEST IEM's you can get under $200 (even though they're sellingfor $70-$80 right now. They retail for $150)The sound is balanced through-out, not bass heavy or treble high, which can be irritating.I use these with an iPod Touch 3rd Gen and Zune HD, and I'd have to say, these are among thebest sounding/priced upgrade for today's mp3/mp4 players!SOUND: *(10 out of 10)*The sound on the Etymotic ER-6i IEM's are very balanced, crisp, and clear.Even though most people would prefer Monster Beats, or the Klipsch S2 or S4for their emphasis on bass and lows, the Etymotic ER-6i's have great bass response.It's there, you just don't feel it as much. But then again, it depends on what kindof music you are going to listen to. If you're into hip-hop, techno, or other bassheavy music, then the Monster and Klipsch IEM's may be the way to go.Regardless of your choice of music, the Etymotic ER-6i can handle it all!Techno beats are punchy and balanced with the mids and highs, and extendedbass notes are well handled.These IEM's are VERY crisp and clear, and handle lows, mids, and highs very well.The noise isolation: 35-42dB, means you won't need to turn up the volume on youraudio player too much. But be warned, these should NOT be used when biking on the streetor any other similar activity cause you WILL NOT hear cars or other possible dangers.These should also NOT be used when driving, it's illegal anyways.Also, I HATE when either you can hear other people's music (i.e: iPod earbuds)or if people can hear my music! Closed back/Sealed headphones, earphones, and IEM'sseal in the music, and keep out unwanted noise pollution in small rooms or crowded busesfor minimal disturbance, and no distractions from other people!When riding the subway, USUALLY i need to turn up the volume real high because the trainis VERY noisy, reaching noise levels up to 115db! With the Etymotic ER-6i's, I can set myvolume to a reasonable level without the shrieking of the train tracks!COMFORT AND FIT: (8 out of 10)Slipping these IEM's in your ear canal isn't exactly easy or that comfortable, but it does ensuretop notch noise cancellation and enhanced audio response. I use the triple-flange tips mainly, butprefer the seal and comfort of the foam tips. The provided tips work great, but I recommend the"Shure Black Olives" A.K.A "Shure Black Foam Sleeves" for the BEST comfort, seal, and durability.*Foam tips need to be replaced every so often, and the Shure tips last up to 6 months, and with propercleaning and reusage, longer than that.BUILD QUALITY: (9 out of 10)These IEM's are VERY small and low profile, making great for on-stage performances.The cable is a decent length - 5ft. They don't make that much microphonic noise.Barely ANY from wind noise or cable friction. The cables DO seem a bit skinny, but they arequite durable!OVERALL:SOUND: 10COMFORT: 8BUILD: 9RECOMMENDED? YES! I highly recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade from their iPod, iPhone, Zune, or otherMP3 player earbuds.THANKS FOR READING!!!-DNebab2890
This charger is garbage. It cracked when i plugged it in. Looks like it was made by a 4 year old. Seriously don't waste your money on this. I never write reviews but i had to warn people about this dud. I taped it and it wouldn't even charge my battery. It just made me angry. So if you want to get get ripped off and be angry buy this plastic piece of trash.
The Logitech G7 is well worth the money. I have been using mine for about an month now and I am thrilled with the seamless performance. The USB port that is on top of the charging deck is a really great feature so you're not tieing up all of your other ports. The fast battery switch is extremely convient, especially for emergency times. Turbo charge is reliable and allows a decent battery life, while the normal charge time gives a fairly long battery life. Best mouse I've owned. Wonderful for casual use and daily gaming!
It is a cool thing. The product was delivered in timely fashion. There was some initial trouble loading the software, but that may have been a function of our particular PDA. The only complaint was that the instruction manual was not very helpful.Once loaded, the device works like a charm.
...And they were less than 10 dollars.I have purchased many earphones, but to a lot of disappointment, since I knew that every time I would get them, I would have to compromise sound quality for size and ease of use. However, having 10 dollars in my pocket and my eye on these Sony MDR-E828LP's, I tried the earbud experience for one last time.Fortunately, my "last" experience was phenomenal and much better than expected. The 9mm Nd magnets and circuitry made these sound somewhat comparable to my Studio Series headphones (which much difference, of course). The cord length is perfectly suited for these types of headphones, but the design is slightly flawed, depending on whom buys the headphones.The sound quality is definitely better than any other earbud that I have tried, however I am sure that it cannot be compared to the quality of Shures or Sennheisers, as those are the de facto companies for professional sound. The bass is somewhat lacking, however the mid and high frequencies are definitely clear and crisp. However, that is only with the foam earpieces on. Operating them without the cushions makes a world of difference, since it completely diminishes the low frequency and alterting the mid and high frequencies noticably.The question of design is concering comfort, as good sound also compromises the comfortability level of these earphones. Wearing these headphones for an hour or so is comfortable; it is after that hour of listening that the pain begins. After two hours or so of listening, one begins to feel as if your ears have been cut on the inside, especially without the foam covers. However, the reason why I say that it is dependent on WHOM buys the product is because the construction inside of my ear is small, and that could have affected the comfort of these earphones.All aspects considered, the E828LP is a very smart and cost-effective buy for somewhat premium sound. Of course, nothing short of high-quality is expected of a Sony product.
I've been using this product for two weeks and it's running well, keeping my laptop's bottom nice and cool and the computer running well.
My fiance and I are getting married in June and we wanted to make sure that we had a nice digital camera before the wedding so that we can document stuff leading up to the big day and honeymoon. We had seriously considered getting a less flashy camera and then save up for a nicer one for later on (with a big zoom etc...). We got this one for several reasons. If you are just interested in a "is it good or not?", my short answer is yes and it will be worth your money spent. If you would like a more detailed analysis, read on.We were looking for a digital camera with lots of automatic functions, the ability to do things manually if we choose, and a nice zoom. We wanted four megapixels, not really more or less. It will be really rare for us to print any pictures larger than 4X6, but we wanted to be sure that we had the option of 8X10 (hence higher than 3.2 megapixel). The difference between a 4 MP and a 5MP camera as of 9/04 is about a hundred USD, so we decided that we didn't need to spend an extra hundred for one more megapixel. We are both biologists (me a teacher, she in environmental biology). It is really important for us to be able to zoom in when at a zoo or in natural areas. We ARE NOT professional photographers and are just getting into understanding manually setting the shutter speed, ISO etc.We looked at the Canon S1 IS, the Panasonic FZ15 or FZ20, the Minolta Z series, and the Fuji E550. All of these, PLUS this camera (the KODAK DX6490) had cons that we didn't like. It really frustrates us that the current state of the digi cam market within our price range ($400 USD) does not have a combination of all the features we want. So, if you are shopping around, don't necessarily expect to find a camera that has all the features you want.A brief list of the cons of the cameras above: Canon: only 3.2 megapixel and confusing menus, Panasonic: most of the features really great, but not available at any of the retail stores where we could get the no interest financing that we really needed, Minolta Z series: very small (1.5") LCD screens, Fuji E550: only 3X optical zoom, expensive picture cards, movie format is AVI, not quicktime. I'll give a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of the Kodak 6490 below.Now, all of those cameras above are really nice cameras within that price range. The Panasonic and the Fuji E550 were top choices for a while. We did a lot of internet research into a lot of different cameras, some lacking zoom, some with, some in a much lower or higher price range. So, our choice was a choice of what we considered to be the best combination of what we wanted, not because the Kodak was unbelievably better than any of the others.We have now had the camera for about a week and are very pleased with it. The camera is very easy to use in many ways. The buttons on the actual camera are obvious in terms of their use. It takes a very short read of a few pages of the manual to understand what the very few "not so obvious" buttons do. The menu navigation is incredibly simple. Every option selected has a message in the upper right hand corner of the screen telling you what that menu selection does. The screen has the capability of showing you a lot of info about your settings, or you can turn it off. The choice is nice. The software is also really easy to use. Its not like high quality software that you buy, but it does its job. The software is very similar to iPhoto, and unlike my version of iPhoto (which is very new), the Kodak software will find and catalog every picture on your computer. The other nice thing about the Easyshare system is that you can upload picture directory names (called albums) to your camera and then tag pictures with those album names so that your pictures will automatically be sorted to the directory you want. Today I noticed that the Easyshare software will "auto-detect" other digital cameras and download the pictures for you. This is a great aspect to those that have another digital camera with bad software. Olympus' software is horrible and it took me one tenth of the time to download my last pics from the old camera before I sold it to someone!Feel free to read other reviews about the "share" button. It is a nice feature, but since I don't have an internet ready computer at home (only at work) and since I can't afford a nice photo printer (or even the Dock after buying this : ) ), the feature is kind of useless to me. It doesn't surprise me that Kodak has developed features to streamline photo printing, but you have to have the equipment to email, photo print, etc, and on my salary and with a wedding coming up I just can't afford those accessories.This camera has an awesome zoom. I'll discuss more of the cons of a zoom this big later on during the "cons" section. The 10X is really nice and you can and should turn off the digital zoom as it reduces picture quality.I really like that the camera allows you to select picture quality settings. You can save pictures as 4MP, 3.5MP, 2 MP or 1.1 MP. Each is good for different applications and is nice to be able to choose. A real bonus is that if you KNOW that a picture you are taking will only ever be printed in 4X6, you can reduce the quality to 3.5MP, still get photo quality printing, but save space on the memory card.The movie mode with sound is great. It takes movies at 320X240 at 24 FPS (movie theatre frame rate is EXCELLENT), which is not big enough for a TV screen, but a great size for the computer. Honestly, if you want to take video and project it on your TV screen, I recommend just buying a digital camcorder. Movies are saved as Quicktimes. With my 512 MB card that I stuck in it, I can get 30 minutes. The movies are ultra smooth and the microphone picks up sound at a decent range. It's nice to be able to take some nice quality video, even if that is not the point of a digital camera.This camera has the largest LCD currently available on the market at 2.2". Its great to have a big picture of what you just captured. On a quick side note, the camera does have an electronic viewfinder that you can look through and conserve battery power while still reviewing.We have had the camera for a while and the picture quality looks good to me. I haven't printed anything yet so I can't really comment on that yet.Probably one of the best features is the rechargeable Li battery. My previous camera (an Olympus D-380) had great battery life with CRV3 lithiums, but those batteries are $20 USD a piece! It is awesome to not have to buy separate batteries and will practically pay off the camera over the years. We have taken over 60 pictures so far with LCD on and with the flash and so far the battery is still going. The manual says to expect to get 160-210 pictures before you need a charge. I assume the 160 is if you use the LCD and flash every time. That's pretty good! I know spare batteries are available, but I have no idea what they cost. The battery charged up in just over 2.5 hours.The camera has 16 MB of internal memory. Many people would say "Foul, it should have more memory than that!" I sympathize with this viewpoint but I think it is important to remember that most cameras don't even come with ANY internal memory. Having the internal memory allowed me to still play with the camera while saving money by buying a separate card online. SD/MMC memory are the more affordable memory types as well. CompactFlash and xD-picture cards are retail almost double the price at Best Buy. The manual only gives storage estimates up to 256 MB, but you can put any size card in it you want. My 512 MB card holds 384 pictures on highest quality. I plan to always split that between pictures and video.The negatives of this camera are few. My first problem is that the images can look really blurry at 10X zoom. I haven't had many problems with taking pictures at 10X so far but they looked horrible when I tried it at Best Buy. I plan on getting a tripod. I hear this is a standard way of going about things for large zoom on ANY camera. The image stabilization that Canon and Panasonic have on the cameras mentioned above would make this one near perfect.My fianc&eacute; does not like the "color enhancement" feature that is on the camera. Basically, the chip enhances all of the colors so they look really bright. My fianc&eacute; thinks that sometimes the pictures look unnaturally colorful as a result of this. You CAN turn this feature off by setting it to "neutral color", but you have to do this every time you turn on the camera. The manual claims there is a way that you can set it to PASM mode and always keep the "neutral color", but this is one of the very few things I haven't been able to figure out how to do. I personally don't think the color enhancement looks unnatural, but I also have really poor vision. I did a test with "saturated" and "neutral" color of my fianc&eacute;, and her lips look rosier with the color enhancement. I don't think they look freakishly rosy.One minor gripe that could be fixed is that while in movie mode, you cannot use the zoom feature. You can set the zoom ahead of time and then capture the video, but some cameras (like the Canon S1 IS) allow you to zoom while shooting video.I want to echo the reviewer above that the plastic door to the USB port looks like it will eventually break. Not a big deal, but worth noting.One thing to note about digital cameras in general, is that different cameras have different chips that convert the optical image in the lens to digital pixels in a file. They are called CCDs (Charge Coupled Device) and have ratings of 1/some number. Basically, the lower the number, the smaller the pixels put in the file. The smaller the pixels, the more crisp the image. Most digital cameras on the market have a rating of 1/2.5. The DX6490 has that rating. Fuji has just finished some "super" chip that has a CCD of 1/1.7. That is the best we have been able to find in the $400 USD price range. So, the CCD on this Kodak camera isn't the best, but it is no different than most other cameras, and the pictures look fine.I think that this is a great camera and a great product. The cons that I have mentioned are more annoyances than real problems. Kodak has just come out with a 5.0 MP version of this camera that may be worth checking out if you want higher resolution pictures. I would buy this camera again.
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.
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.
Very pleased with receiving the kit promptly and was just what I expected.
I've enjoyed using this Tiffen filter - it's a basic filter, and does what it's supposed to do without problems or hassles.
I can only compare this camera with my previous one, a 3.2 MP Olympus D-550. Some of the reviewers on this web site are correct: there are some major differences in the ways you take pictures, so reading the manual does help with that. With Olympus, a press of the button will take the picture, but it may take a couple of seconds until the picture is actually taken. With this Sony camera, you have to semi-press the button and then wait for the Auto-Focus to find the best spot, then press fully the button and take the picture. If you fully press the button from the beginning, then the picture will almost always be blurry. This different concept will get most of the people that did not have this type of camera before.The problem is that even after following the right procedure, this camera still takes blurry pictures. Especially indoors, more than 50% of the pictures are blurry. Outside, the percentage drops a bit, but this camera is still nowhere close to the Olympus. D-550 takes very clear and sharp pictures. I usually had maybe 2 blurry pictures every 100 or so. With the Sony though, the percentage is unacceptably higher.You would think technology moves ahead - but maybe not with Sony.I really wanted to like this camera - it has all the features I want. But why bother about them, if its main purpose is denied: it cannot take clear pictures! I can only assume the positive reviews come from people that never owned another digital camera before or settle too easy. This camera is the worst digital camera I have ever used.Final conclusion: stay away from it. If you want to try it, make sure you can return it easily, case you will not like it. Take the positive reviews with a grain of salt - the manual can only slightly improve the results, but you will still get a high percentage of blurred photos, especially indoors.
Canon's new LiDE 30 is certainly a step up in overall image quality when compared to other slimline scanners, especially for under ... I was surprised at how good this scanner was for the price. Canon's adjustable Z-lid feature, a much-needed scanner improvement, is a must if you scan from bulky sources like books or magazines. All photo and text scans made were very crisp and accurate. (Poorer photos will need futher software manipulation to improve their quality beyond the originals.) No power cord--power drawn through the USB cable from the computer--and the lightweight portability of this scanner make it ideal for use with laptops. It can even be set up vertically if space is a problem. The only real drawback to the Canon LiDE 30 is that's it's a bit slow--20 seconds (approx.) for a 4" x 5" photo. Still, in this price range and for a 1200 x 2400 scanner, that's faster than most of the other models at this price. Like most included software packages, the software that comes with the LiDE 30 is adequate for most home uses--though no doubt some can benefit from other scanner software packages available in the aftermarket. If your scanning needs are modest-to-moderate, and your budget demands tight, this is definitely the scanner for you. The best, bar none, in terms of over all quality in this price range that's been offered to consumers up to now.
I bought this camera as a Father's day present for my husband. Have used it frequently ever since. It's compact enough to tuck into a pocket or purse, takes great pictures and even mini-movies, and downloads the pictures to our PC in a snap. I could have spent more, but didn't see the reason since I'm not a professional photographer. Could have spent less but think I would have been unhappy. The Olympus brand was recommended by a friend. Glad to have it!
Originally, I had my ipod touch running through an "a/v with power" cable, which ran to the dock connector on my ipod. The connection was in the rear of my minivan, so I thought a remote would make for some easy control while driving.I bought the remote with the intention to connect it between the cable running to the a/v port and the ipod dock connector. I thought this to be the most elegant solution to my music needs, only one connection to deal with for power and audio. But this did not work. The remote passthru could still charge the ipod, but the remote would not function.I now have to use two separate cables. One, for audio, to run the a/v cable through the ipod headphone jack into the a/v hookup. Two, for power, I run the power cord from the outlet through the passthrough into the dock connector. Note that you do not need a power supply for small trips, as the remote can work on the ipod's own power. In the company's defense, this is the suggested usage, it even appears so in the picture.Otherwise, works as advertised and I am still very pleased. I am just suggesting what I believe to be a significant design improvement, a dock connection that could handle power as well as audio. Then it would be perfect.
I bought these for a friend who asked me to investigate. I thought if they worked - I would keep them. I purchased a 'pair' and an additional remote unit for my personal environment.I could NOT make them work unless both parts were powered through the same electrical outlet. I sent them all back and took a hit on return shipping plus a restock charge on the 'single' unit I bought. I ended up buying something else that worked like a dream for my friend and he still has them. For me... I'm still suffering with a bad wireless signal.I should point out that I have an electrical engineering background, and worked with power-line carriers 30 years ago in one of my first jobs. So - for these things to 'stump' me... they had to be pretty bad.
These fit very well, with different sizes to accomodate ears! The sound is excellent, with great bass.
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.
I purchased this router in April 2006 along with a brand new computer. The installation process was very easy. From the first day I owned the computer, it would crash for no known reason. The error report indicated that a driver from recently installed software was causing the problem. After two months of lost connections, not being able to connect at all, and slow connections, I threw the router away. I purchased another Linksys router which was more expensive. Since I have installed the new router, my computer has not crashed, my internet connection is extremely fast and I have never lost a connection. Don't waste your money on this router; it will only cause frustration. Spend the extra money on a more reliable unit.
Im estreamly happy with the price I paid but I have yet to installit on my boat so I will post another review once I have installed it
I found that this pen takes all the work out of note taking /all The features work great.Some people do not have a callander in ther OS and there for can not use callander to schedual but i found using the post it notes will let you post alarms for months in advance ;For some reason xp home edition did not include the callander function ,also before running the soft ware you should down load all the ms updates includeing sp1 and when you have everything installed that day turn the xp restore function off to erase all previous info ,when done with this then turn back on the restore feature in xp and it will always keep the latest update on your computer ,other wise the next time you shut down and start up again you may or may not have the whole package there.This i learner the hard way many times loosing currant system downloads but no more problems/The pen works great when installes correctly on xp.Just Love it to pieces/HGave a good time James Miller ps.I know iam a poor typer and also there is addational software at logitech for people that wat text an spell chech and 40$ ok;see you
must be 20 words long? how about this: this is the worst keyboard I've ever purchased.I was skeptical about the keyboard, but I gave it a chance, and I got burned.Will never purchase any hardware from M$ again.
This flash drive s horrible: You can call this a temporary 8 G.B drive. It only works for a couple of weeks and its not 32 G.B it never holds even half.This drive fails to work most time, and must be formatted, and in the end it does not work at all.It would be much smarter to just buy a name brand 8 GB drive that will actually work, and you wont loose your money!
These work great, Mounting brackets fit just about any configuration you can think of. Hardware is solid, plastic used is very stable and solid. Swivel is strong enough to hold my Klipsch S-2 Surrounds up while they are sticking straight out from the wall with no issues. They are big heavy speakers, so that's impressive.My only gripe is that, as mentioned in other reviews, the swivel motion is somewhat limited and does not allow a ton of motion. This was a non-issue in my case, since I was mounting in the corner and aiming them in towards the room. I had no issues getting them aimed exactly where I wanted them.I am purchasing two additional mounts to mount my other two S-2 surrounds in another room for music. Keep in mind these are sold as one unit, so buy qty 2 if you need 2, etc.
Great little speakers! They put out quite a punch for their size and I really like the fold up size of 4.25 x 1.75 x 1.25! The usb cord reels into the speakers with the touch of a botton and you close the lid to completely hide the cord away for storage. Fits great in a note book carry case side pocket.
From the get-go, setup was simple. All speakers came with stands & wall mounts. They also came with large gauge speaker cables (included). The subwoofer also has its own connections - producing clear, thundering bass. Speakers perform at all levels of demand, including movies (BluRay), iPod, stereo, and High-Definition TV. There aren't many 7.1 speaker systems in general, but this one stands out above the rest, especially for the price.
I highly recommend these earphones. They truly produce audiophile quality sound. The wire seems a bit thin, however after over a year of pretty rough use they work perfectly. They did stop working at one point, and it turns out that the built in filters were clogged and needed to be replaced. Replacement eartips and filters are easily ordered from the Etymotic website.
Rated a 5 because I used the other sizes for all the other speakers and they worked like a champ. Ended up having to cut and splice, which I didn't want to do under the dash in my 2012 Ram 1500. Had I ordered the right size it would have been perfect. Oops.DOES NOT FIT DASH SPEAKERS RAM 1500
this is wireless-B - and is good for older notebook compatibility on a mixed wireless system.
Rigid construction with belt loop,fits camera snugly and provides excellent protection for F10.
This remote sender is far superior to the little pyramids you have to point your remote at. Well worth the great price. I am thinking about buying another to replace those pyramids I am using in another part of the house.
I used to have I think a 900mhz version that fuzzed out when ever...there were numerous interferances. This one works quite well given the same interferences. I am very happy with it.
for what it costs and how well it performs, this was a bargain. it's not too noisy even at the high setting. if in a classroom, it's recommended to leave it at the default/lower setting. keeps even my aa1 under 50 degrees C.
I really like this portable player, has good sound and great picture. Just a bit heavier than I expected. Just bought it a couple months ago and I am sad to see I paid $50 more than it sells for now. :(Still happy to have it...
Bought this for the portable radio that I had purchased that did not come with one.......It was an exact replacement for it and works very well....it even clips onto the radio as the original did...
The wife wanted a tracing box...this one had good reviews so I got it. It did not disappoint, nice and bright, sturdy. Very pleased.
The Camera was received in a very timely manner and in good shipping condition as well as in new packaging. I rate this a in the top 5 stars with everything considered.
I bought Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router 2 years ago when it was new and expensive. It kept dropping my connection and I had to spend half an hour every time getting to work. So we decided to use my roommate's Mac Airport instead which worked perfectly. After my roommate moved away I pulled the Linksys router back out to use. Here is the story of my encounter with the tech support: First time I called, I got a guy with such a thick English accent that I had to ask him to repeat every thing 3 times and I was still not sure if I understood what he was saying. He got angry and hung up on me!!!! The second time I called, I got a woman who had absolutely no clue how to fix the routers problem. She would remain silent and I had to keep asking if she was still there or not. This time I hung up on her! Third time I called, I got a guy who thankfully had a smart head on his shoulders and an understandable accent. He figured out that my router that was marked BEFW11S4 was actually a WRT54G so with his help I installed the new driver on the router. Problem is that I still get marginal signal sitting only 2 feet away from the router and it still drops connection every half hour and I have to spend a lot of time getting back to work.I will never purchase another Linksys product. I am going back to Mac Airport!
I've only recently started playing around with polarizing filters. The only DSLR lens I currently have that will do macro photography has a 62mm lens, hence the need for a 62mm circular polarizer.I was surprised to see the price jump from a 52mm polarizer to a 62mm polarizer. But the lens I received got here in good condition, screwed onto my DSLR lens fine, and is working quite well. I'm happy with the product. (And glad I don't need to buy any more!)
Having been an XM subscriber for almost three years now I enjoy buying XM units to see and hear the differences between the units that the company markets. I had read decent things about Samsung Nexus 50 hour, and I got a good deal on ebay so I decided to get one.Pros -The unit is very, very small and so lightweight.The monochrome screen is easy to read.The controls are easy to understand and use without reading the bookIt records individual songs and allows you to organize them .And includes equalizer controls so that you can adjust them to whatever you are listening too.Battery life was better than advertised at over five hours.Xm PassportCons -XM offers a feature called Tune Select on most units, but not on this one. Its very handy, and if you don't know what it is you should look it up.It doesn't offer the streaming scores or stock quotes that many of the units provide.Of course this unit doesn't provide Live XM playback when it is not in its home or car docking units but then again that is why it is so inexpensive in the first place. If you want live, portable XM radio you should purcahse the Inno, at at least double the cost. Overall though this unit is very easy to use and a very good value for some body wanting a portable XM, but not willing to shell out the major bucks for the Inno.
I bought this inexpensive basic camera for those times when I wanted to take a camera along yet did want to have to be real careful with it-- i.e. no huge monetary loss if something happened. The pictures were so great I bought another as a &quot;client loaner&quot; for my clients (I am an attorney) to ensure taking of evidentiary pictures. The product yields above-average quality pictures and we have used them repeatedly as evidentiary documents. It is also very easy to load. I have no doubt I got my money's worth.
I bought this on the strength of my i950 (which is just awesome btw, but costs a lot more), and the i560 looks to be on that level of quality, adjusted for price. The i560 probably, ultimately, provides better bang for the buck though imho - has both parallel &amp; usb ports (seems to print ok via my router/parallel interface). Print quality looks nice - keep in mind it has 4 tanks instead of six. Much better construction than the lexmark it replaced in my computer room. I honestly didn't expect this level of quality for this price. I've never had any problems with the ink/heads on my i950 (despite occasional months of non-use), which is far far more than I can say of my old lexmark, and the i560 mostly uses the exact same color tanks.
Excellent product, work as you expect, very fast and very handy next to your computer.I will recommended this product
Both my Real Rhapsody and computer files were easily found by the music player. However, when I tried to actually play songs from my computer from the device it would freeze and say it was unable to connect to the server. I figured it was a problem with the firewall on my computer and when I cut off the firewall completely it worked great. So to keep the firewall on and enable the device to work you must mark every executable file in the Netgear server folder as exceptions to the firewall. It will then work flawlessly with the firewall enabled. I hope this helps those having problems!
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.
This thing is a dream. I now have over 500 shots for my camera and it is wonderful
I needed a small camera with a 28 mm lens. The other choice was an Olympus stylus epic, fixed 28 mm. But for travel the zoom is great. I also took photos with my 5 megapixel camera. there is no comparison. used Fuji superia 200 film, amazing colors, detail, even the kodak photo cd blew away the Dig. And the batteries never die (unlike a dig). destined to be a clasic like its previous incarnataion.
The TomTom GO 300 did a great job navigating me around an unfamiliar city. I'd be lost without it for sure. I would recommend anyone getting this. It saved so much time I would have devoted to reading maps had I not had it.
Replaced 2 512mb sticks by these to get to 6gb on a vista 32 bits. it took me a long time to decide if it would work, i'd read vista 32 wouldn't recognize over 4gb. but it did, and it makes a world of difference! I have a pretty bad DSL connection, max bandwidth is about 1.3mbs, when I stream movies on Netflix, it used to take over 5 minutes, with at least 2 interruption for buffering in the middle. Now, it takes less than a minute to get to the beginning of the movie, and there aren't any interruption!! it is really amazing! Highly recommended.
Tough to find a better deal than this... these balls are good and they are cheap.If you are Tiger Woods maybe you want one of the more expensive balls. But if you are a typical weekend golfer like me, these are an excellent choice, and the low cost means you don't feel too bad when you launch one into the woods or the water hazard.
THE YELLOW RADIO WITH A BAD ANTENNA FOR HOW MUCH 80.00 TO 123.00 BUCKS FOR THE PRICE OF THE RADIO U WOULD THINK THEY COULD PUT ON A GOOD ANTENNA AND FINE TUNE THE TUNER SO THE RADIO DONT LOSE STATIONS AND THEN THEY WOULD LIKE U TO SEND 8 TO 10 DALLARS FOR RETURN SHIPMENT AFTER U HAVE ALREADY PAYED TO SHIP IT TO THEM--------- COME ON SANGEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be careful with this thing. 300RMS and 460 peak watts are louder than I thought. But as for the speaker itself, I couldn't be happier. I almost went with the BIC America equivilant of this sub but the extra RMS wattage of the PSW505 made me choose it. This thing can get boomy in a hurry if you get carried away with the volume knob in the back (^_^). with the right crossover frequency on you speakers(depending on which ones you have) and the right volume level for it's position, this thing will blend seemlessly. Oh did I mension it can be boomy? I love playing some Bassnectar with this sub. I love the boomyness when it comes to Electronic/Dubstep. Overall I couldn't be happier! 5*'s.
I have 2 of these radios. They take a bit of getting used to, with all the buttons, and asomewhat confusing manual. I got both at Amazon.But boy do they perform. My test for medium wave is listening to WBBM (780), which is rightbetween WJR (760) and CKLW (800). Both are 50KW and near. Only a few radios can do that, even a Superadio. But it'sno problem for the Kaito. You can hear voices clearly, in the daytime, from a station 200 milesaway. Of course, at night, you can hear everything. I've taken to listening to WSM in Nashville (GrandOle Opry)Same goes for FM. My test for that is WKAR, in Lansing. I live near Ann Arbor (east side) andalmost nothing tunes 90.5 without flutter from the airplanes at the nearby airport. WKAR soundsfine!I have a huge pile of little radios in this class, and most of them don't do well at all on FM,Still, it doesn't sound as good as a professional shortwave radio. But for $80, it's the best I'veheard
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!
I purchased the BEFW11S4 (I rec'd version 2), along with a WPC11 Card for a laptop, and a WUSB11 USB for a 2nd desktop, soas to be able to share internet access via our cable modem (with one IP address). The setup and installation could not have been easier using their step by step &quot;quick set-up&quot; instructions. There is alot of data required for setup(such as IP address, DNS, subnet Mask, default Gateway, etc.), but this is easily found by accessing the IP Configuration on your PC: Click &quot;Start&quot;, &quot;Run&quot;, then enter &quot;WINIPCFG&quot;. All the information you will need is listed.In sum, all three products came with easy to follow instructions, and set up quick and easy. I believe my internet speed has been increased as well! Highly recommended.
So far the phone has not quit on us. It did take a while or the supplier to ship it to us. This was frustrating.
this is somehow a rather rare product, but they carry it. great product, fast shipping, A+
I am using this SD card for my PDA (asus 696) with GPS. I can put all my maps on there including some video's and music! I don't need the Iphone lol!
I have two of these now, one connected to a wireless access port (WAP11) in one house, another connected to the new Linksys cable modem in the other. This router is easy to set up, with virtually no configuration changes no matter which entry device I connect it to.I have had some problems (wireless network goes down completely for a moment) with the one connected to the cable modem. I suspected they were heat-related, since I was stacking the devices and the cable modem runs hot. Linksys suggested that maybe the cable modem was "interfering" in some way with the router. In any event, it is much more stable now that the two devices are separated, although this obviously takes up more footprint in my house.My final suggestion is to use the USB wireless connector (WUSB11) for PCs that need to be on the network. I have found that I get stronger, more reliable connections from farther away than I can get from my PCMCIA wireless card in my laptop. In fact, one of the WUSB11's is easily 50 feet from the wireless router, through floors and walls, in the basement, and gets nearly 100% signal strength. The point is, it matters what device is on BOTH ends of the connection to make it work best.All in all, I am very happy with all of my Linksys products, and would recommend an all-Linksys setup to first-time buyers.
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.
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.
Basically I was in the market and knew Gitzo products were good. [...]. Having not used any other ball heads to be able to compare, the ball head still works very well. I keep the plate mounted on my d90 all the time now, and I'm used to the locks and features of the head. The ball level is partially obscured but I can see enough to get me in the right range. Wanted a light, portable, yet strong system I could grow with for many years and true to Gitzo form, I appreciate and enjoy this thing more every time I use it. (I bought the traveler series tripod legs)
I'm using this device to be able to watch my DVR (which is in my living room) on my tv in my bedroom. I purchased a long HDMI cable to run to my bedroom tv as a temporary fix while watching in the bedroom.And I purchased this device to be able to control the DVR from another room. It works without a hitch. All I have to do is move the sensor to the front of the DVR, then I switch out one of the remote batteries with the battery that came with this product and Voila! It's as if I had a DVR in the bedroom! Love this product for the quality, ease of use, and price.
This thing is great. It was easy to install and allowed me to connect my tablet (which only has usb ports) to a network for more stable internet and file transfers.
After finally receiving the item (never got it first time it was sent) my daughter loves it - It was a gift. Unfortunately, Amazon credited my account instead of sending payment to company that it was purchased from. The credit card is closed. What a mess. If this had been the first time I used Amazon, I'd never use it again. Fortunaely, I've shopped Amazon a lot and this is the only really problem order.
I love these very reasonably priced Sennheiser headphones (bought an extra pair for my girlfriend too). The sound is excellent and they are of obviously high quality.
THIS PRODUCT IS HORRIBLE!!!!!DO NOT BUY!!!!Comes shaped horribly and doesn't fit your iPaq. It will not fit in the cradle and after about an hour I spent reshaping it, I gave up. I hate this case and I wish I never bought it. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent adapter for adding a 2nd internal hard drive to a Lenovo Laptop. If you are using Windows Vista or XP simply slip the drive into the adapter and slip into the Ultrabay. If the drive is new, you will need to initialize the drive and format it using XP administrative tools. There are plenty of instructions on the web and Lenovo website for doing this. No additional software is required.The adapter comes with some additional software tools for copying disks and moving files, etc. This additional software can be downloaded from Lenovo's website contrary to what a previous reviewer indicates. This software is no substitute for NERO's or Roxio's disk tools.I've been using the adapter with a 160GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive enclosed in it now for a few weeks and it works perfectly.
If you are looking for this particular adapter - you are probably suddenly in the situation I was. You need to use a set of portable/computer speakers with a male 3.5 plug & no way to input or connect to your DVR/SATELLITE/CABLE box.I thought the price was kinda high for such a small adapter - but given my immediate need and GIVEN IT ARRIVE THE DAY AFTER I ORDERED IT (THANK YOU!).Having spent a fortune on AV over the years and suddenly finding out I can't get any sound out (my tv speakers blew out) = "frustration" like you can't imagine.works fine (I am not mastering a CD or throwing a movie screening from a PRIVATE HOME THEATER (I don't got one - just a tv with blown speakers). If it crackles - it may be your speakers or interference.
not a quality piece. i usually like KLH products, but this is definitely a case where you get what you pay for.the sound is loud, but very boomy and not controllable at all. i played around with it for a few hours and had to take it back - it was worthless to me. and i'm not an audiophile.i eventually bought a jbl PB10 and it's considerably better. it's twice the price, but worth it for the improvement in sound.best of luck!
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.
I bought this because Amazon suggested together with my Xacti 1000, however it was the wrong size which needs an adaptor plus another lens cap. So I had to return it and buy a correct one.I understand it was an automated system that Amazon provides according to the orders, but consumers must be very careful as well. I was in a rush and try to be hustle free.
Thanks to J&amp;R Music and Computer for good response and followup on a rush order. I would shop here again and plan to soon. This is an unsolicited review.TjM
Makes a great cup of coffee without a lot of noise - much better than the drip coffee maker we were using.
I don't think this ink requires any comments. It's genuine from Epson, period. It's perfect for the Epson printer it's designed for. I don't have a problem using third-party inks on my cheap everyday printers. But for professional quality jobs on a pretty expensive (at least when we bought it a few years ago) Epson Photo R1800 -- genuine ink is the only way to go.
This is my second Lenmar DLP006 battery. The first has worked so well that when a recent sale price appeared, I decided to get one for an additional spare for rotation. Both work as well as the original at 1/4 of the price. I routinely get over 400 shots per charge, using the EVF primarily, and never less than 350 with lengths of time spent using the LCD for tripod setups and reviews. I expect 450 shots per charge in normal use with the FZ28. I'm also surprised how well they hold a charge when stored.
I knew when I purchased my new Ditigal Camera that I would have to protect the lens from getting scratched, at Amozon.com I found this Tiffen 72mm UV protection Filter at a resonable price, it also help me take very clear pictures. I would recommend it to everyone.
Good value for the price. A little annoyed with the restart everytime I unplug it from my system and the transfer program can use a little work. But real nice and easy to use.
After browsing many LCD TVs, checking CR ratings and consumer reviews and looking up prices from various vendors, we decided to purchase the Toshiba Regza 32LV67U from Amazon. It took a little longer to get than we hoped, but a day less than we were told. We're thrilled with the TV. We were able to connect the cable directly to the TV and pick up several 720P and 1080i HD channels. However the programming did not match the stations we were getting on the old analog box and we couldn't get a programming guide for these HD stations. Fortunately, Time Warner offered a free swap of the old box for a new digital HD box. Now we get most of the stations we watch regularly in 1080i HD and the picture is great. The blacks are nice and dark, the colors are great, the image is full screen with no need to alter the format manually and the sound is terrific (the room is small so we never set the sound very high). Since we don't watch a lot of DVDs, the built-in DVD is great since it eliminates additional equipment and cables. Even if the player were to break down later or we decide to invest in a HD player, the small additional cost of buying the integrated DVD player is well worth it.Three minor criticisms: first, which is typical of LCDs, is the blurred image when there is fast movement, but we haven't found that objectionable; second, the glossy finish of the cabinet, which looks great, makes dust on the cabinet very obvious; third, the unit does not rotate or tilt, but this was not an issue where we installed it and the unit is very stable.Overall, an excellent product.
My Starmate is increasingly displaying the "aquiring signal" statement. This is not a signal problem but is some kind of internal electronic quality issue. Problem for Sirius owners who sign up for life time membership, is that you are only allowed three changes in equipment. So poor quality equipment like my Starmate becomes a major issue.
I use this radio while exercising at a fitness center.FM reception is outstanding. It is far better than my previous Sony radio, the SRF-M35, which lost the left channel after several years.AM reception is good; it isn't used much.The supplied headphones are a little better than expected.Finding my favorite stations with the "old-fashioned" dial is easy after a little practice.This radio is a REAL bargain.
I am using my 981 with my 46 inch 1080p Sony Bravia LCD. Setup thru the provided HDMI cable was easy and the image and sound obtained right out of the box was excellent.The image from old DVDs is really outstanding, although the images obtained from my Xbox 360 HD-DVD, using VGA cable are outstanding, the quality of the image from my DVDs is much brighter and with more pleasant textures. I am watching all my DVD collection again.The sound from old Cds is incredible. I daresay that this is the best CD player I have heard. Sound is clear, very clear, bass is deep and very detailed. Again, I am going thru all my CD collection, again.I love the remote control. The distribution of the buttons are very well designed and the keyboard pad is an excellent idea, specially for low light situations.Unluckily it is not lighted, but the keyboard pad somehow helps.I can say that the Oppo 981 DVD player is designed for people who own 1080p equipment, who has left behind components and 720p Tvs. For those who want the best in definition, and who still listen to SACD and stereo music, the 981 is the only choice. I am very, very happy with my choice. Thanks Oppo for such a great product.
notebook fan is working two weeks o.k and after two week fan give me a trouble , sometime its work and sometime is total dead, i am buying online, so i have no idea about warranty , some body want to buy this item go to any local store they give me a warranty , its a better
Didn't work. Didn't have belkin's name on it. My printer wouldn't print. Had to buy a USB extension cable. Don't buy this product.
I'm not sure how on earth I'm supposed to make this review long enough, because I'm only talking about blank CD-R discs. Basically if they work, which these do, without burn failures, and they are affordable, which is why I bought them on Amazon.com in the first place, then I am happy... Therefore I am. :)
This was a low cost solution to being able to hear my old turntable. Just realize that you need to undo the screws to install the battery - it wasn't clear.
About a month ago our area finally got access to cable internet access and since I have 3 PCs in the house I wanted all of them to be able to access the high-speed service. I received my Linksys BEFSR41 today and it took literally 8 minutes to install! NO HASSLES!! and worked as soon as I powered up! This is a really easy install and the web browser interface to configure the router settings is really slick.Another benefit I have found is that it actually increased my download speed, probably due to the integrated switching functions. My internet access is now all but as fast as running applications on the dedicated PC.Could'nt be happier....Great piece of gear, great value..buy one!
I've owned the Kaito 1103 for 2 months now and it has performed really well. It beats my other radios for FM reception. For AM reception it ranks 2nd place right behind the Sony 7600gr, but onAM the Kaito 1103 has better sound. I also like the analog set up. It makes it easier to explore the shortwave bands, which I'm not that familiar with. I also like the single sideband reception. All in all a great radio!
This is a great little charger. It works great; charges my iPod and connects my iPod to my laptop for syncing with no problems. And the price was a lot less--1/5th the cost--of what similar products were being sold for at local stores (Target, Radio Shack, etc.). And, although it wasn't mentioned anywhere in the product/pricing info, shipping was free on my order. A nice surprise when I got to the order confirmation page; it makes the product a real bargain.I'm particularly excited about having the extra little piece that allows me to charge my iPod using a regular electical wall socket. Now I can charge my iPod while on vacation without having to bring my entire laptop just to do so (no more rationing my iPod use while on vacation).The connection where the iPod fits into the cable is a little snug, so much so that at first I didn't think it would fit and thought maybe I had gotten the wrong charger. As another reviewer noted, instructions would have been nice. But with a little extra pressure I got it to snap into place.
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 have a collection of over 500 DVD movies. I don't trust Blu Ray or HD DVD because I can't get all my favorite films without spending over $1,900 on two separate players! Those hi-def movies also cost too much. Additionally, an even better format is on the way that has 16 times more detail. The lack of a common hi-def standard has kept my purse firmly shut! That's why I continue to buy DVDs.Oppo have created the perfect solution for me at a fantastic price. Now, I can watch my hard earned DVD collection in fantastic detail on a HDMI TV. The increase in quality from my prior DVD player is awesome and it has great video and audio features with smooth, seamless playback. It even has an optical connector, so I can plug in my 5.1 amplifier and get great audio. You can even turn off the DVD player's lights so it doesn't spoil your night-time movie enjoyment!It's delightful to see a company use technology to solve a problem, rather than use it to squeeze even more cash from you. Well done to Oppo and boo to all the others! :-)
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.
This is a great all-in-one printer. Easy to use, and install. I'm not great with computers, but I was able to do this all by myself. Print quality is great, too!
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.
This cover fit very tight for our toshiba satellite computer which has a 15.4 inch screen. any screen bigger will not fit in this cover but this fit our computer perfectly. Was a good value for the money and I would recommend.. Basically will just protect the computer but does not have room inside for any accessories.
film was exposed and pictures did not turn out. don't recommend if you are taking important pictures. Purchase at store instead
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.
This camera sets itself apart in the crowded marketplace of cameras, and is a great value at its current price point. Hurry before they sell out!Pros:- Flip screen is extremely useful, I've gotten into the habit of flipping it out to use, so that the LCD is always protected when camera is closed- 1/1.8" sensor is same as higher-end Canon prosumers, this is bigger than all SD series, the new A700, A530/540, even the IS2 (which all use 1/2.5" sensor)! Bigger sensor = more detail and less noise, especially in low light, although without IS, you'll get noticeable noise shooting at ISO 400 in dimly light areas.- extremely customizable if you're up for it - full manual shutter speed/aperture control, plus flash level, custom white balance (lets you calibrate to gray cards), whew!- excellent, intuitive Canon interface, so changing parameters is a breeze- the macro mode is stunning, esp. with FlexiZone focusing to customize focus point and min. focus distance of 1 cm. Some DSLRs can't even focus that close- it's fast, fast, fast. fast startup, fast shooting, fast flash cycling- the best that money can buy for two hundred bucksCons:- no RAW capture (that's stretching it I know)- it's not pocketable and it's quite heavy, but you feel safe throwing it in a jacket pocket because the screen is protected!- less MP than A620, but costs less (they have the same sensor though)- no remote capture (A620 does have it)- lens cover is thin piece of plastic, could be fragile if you're careless- zooming sound is distinguishable in a quiet room, zoom is not smooth (only about 10 steps from wide to tele)- USB cover appears flimsy, but it looks like it's designed to stand repeated abuse and won't break.
I ordered two of these for a new GPS unit I purchased. To my surprise and dismay, one of the two was DOA. I have dozens of Flash cards used for enumerable purposes. This is the first time I have had a bad one. I was a bit concerned about how inexpensive these were. At this price, it's hardly worth my time to go and package and ship it back, I'll probably just eat the 17 dollars. Live and learn...
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.
The sole coffee drinker in my house still prefers the percolator. I bought him this smaller version, which works perfectly for his morning 4 cups, usually decaf. Now he can use the older, larger pot for regular coffee when we have company. This worked out great last weekend with both pots set up for morning. I'm not the coffee drinker, but they all swear this makes the best tasting coffee.
CD stand was the third one I have purchased and all perform exactly as they are intended. Strong metal shelves hold cd's securely.
Optical is the only way to go. Gone are the days of cleaning the ball and the rollers. This mouse works on any surface and is actually more precise that the old ball style mouse. The mouse wheel for scrolling is really handy also. Some games even use the wheel for weapons selection, etc. I prefer this version over the more expensive offering from Microsoft because there are too many buttons on the other one. They get in the way.
This router is excellent. I've had a Lnksys for 5 months now and I haven't even thought twice about it since I set it up. I use it with RoadRunner and I've had no problems with it. Great for a first time home networker or an expert.
We have 5 ceiva's for the close family and what a disapointment Ceiva is. For an outragious price you will put up with poor web design and the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! I have been trying for 4 weeks to get Ceiva to correct an accounting problem. I gave my mother a gift subscription and a ceiva frame for christmas, and this has been the worst gift I have ever given. Ceiva will cheat you out of money by letting you purchase a 12 month plan, but only give you 6 months. If you don't catch it then they keep the cash. My mother's account has not been changed yet, after 4 weeks of phone calls and emails. When you call you will spend 15-30 minutes on hold with no resolution, and emails will tell you to call. Don't give this to anyone who cant use the computer or navigate the web well. I have spent over 10 hours trying to get my mother's Ceiva to work and then I still am dealing with Ceiva correcting my gift subscription. THIS IS THE WORST PRODUCT OUT THERE, DON'T BUY CEIVA!!!!
These speaker if you could call them speakers BLOW and I dont mean that in a positive way! They are cheaply made but cost a fortune the sound SUCKS and the woopdidoo lights burn out!! SAVE YOUR MONEY and run from this product....Don
I brought a used one;Shipping was fast;There is no key; - I use it at home so no matter;It is clean and it works;With a fraction of cost to buy a new one, I think this is a good deal;
Much better than the GE and a bit better than the Rival percolators we have owned. Despite the pin-hole basket, it has yet to clog, unlike the Rival which needed much more cleaning. Forget the GE, it's awful.
I do like these headphones a lot, they are not perfect, I doubt there is a perfect pair. I use them for running, stationary cycling, and gym workouts. They are the best headphones I have used for these purposes.Other headphones I have tried include:-Sony sport head band (over the top) with forward facing buds like this model-Sony sport over the ear - ear buds-Philips neckband headphones rests on the ear (no bud, just a padded speaker)-Philips over the ear - ear buds-Apple iPod ear buds with and without the foam coversI always have a problem with buds falling out, so I need a headband or neck band to keep things more stable. The Sony with a headband never felt comfortable and often slipped out anyway. The Philips were simply too heavy and were uncomfortable after a short period of time.Pros of the Sennheiser PMX70:-Comfortable neckband that holds on the head near the ears (I have a smaller head, this may be uncomfortable if you have a larger head)-Good sound quality. I use these at the gym where there is a lot of noise, so it is good enough. I'm not really listening anyway.-Stays in my ears where I can hear them all the time.-Can be use running, cycling, or with weights (benches, free weights, machines) with out any problems.-Rinse them off in the sink after a sweaty workout.Cons of the Sennheiser PMX70:-Not adjustable - my ears are slightly different shapes, so it sits differently in my left ear and does not sound as loud.-Sweat runs off my head, down to the ear bud and in my ear. At this point it sounds like I'm in a swimming pool. I use a towel or my shirt, dry the bud and my ear off, and continue with my workout. This happens maybe 1 out of 4 workouts, and is a problem I have will all ear buds.Overall, this is the best solution I have found for decent sound, comfortable fit and few problems with a set of headphones for working out.
I bought this HD tuner because the older Samsung HD tuner that I had (SIR-T451) never worked right. This tuner was also the only HD tuner box that is available in the stores right now (May 2008) with HD resolution output.The purpose of this box was to complement the 65-inch rear-projection TV in the living room that supported HD resolutions, but had no built-in HD tuner. I have no outdoor antenna, and I'm 50+ miles away from most of the broadcast towers, so I'm only using it for clear QAM channels.So far, the box is doing its job well. The channels change with little delay, and the HD channels come in almost flawlessly with maybe one or two sound hiccups every hour.There are some two odd problems with the tuner. They don't apply to me but they might affect you if you get it.1. As others have said, the system menu doesn't show up if the box is connected with the composite (yellow) video cable. One workaround to access the menu is to connect the green part of component output from the tuner to the yellow composite input of the TV.2. In 480i mode over component, the display is miscolored in a bath a bright violet. I don't know why it's like that. The other display modes have no color problems over component.One inconvinience with the tuner is that it can automatically detect all of the digital cable channels, but won't automatically get rid of all of the scrambled QAM channels. The scrambled channels have to be removed manually.Also, the tuner will not automatically change the screen size for certain channels. If the box is set at 16:9 full, and the channel is 4:3, the picture will be stretched out unless you change the aspect on the remote.Remember that this tuner will only receive *unscrambled* QAM channels! You WILL NOT get every digital cable channel for free with this tuner!Overall, I'm glad I have this tuner.
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!
Great headphones for price. Comfortable to wear. I really didn't purchase these headphones for listening to music, but to listen to online courses, but music also sounds great with them.
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.
ONe of the speakers is louder than the other, and can not balance it. Does not sound very good. I wish I had not bought these speakers.
This is the best product for the job. It has a large range and work wonderfully.
I ordered this unit to install in a new wall mount equipment rack at a non-profit for which I provide IT support. The PDU arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Unlike the picture, the unit I received has a translucent plastic cover over the switch to prevent it from being accidentally turned off -- a nice touch.The PDU mounted easily and allowed me to clean up the rack wiring. Also, the PDU's 15 foot power cord is handy for installations where mains power may not be located near the rack.Recommended.
This is the perfect product for those &quot;super professionals&quot; where you feel lucky to spend 4 hours a day at home.I have my favorite shows but I am never home to see them and refuse to take the time to program a VCR and then have to search the tape to find the start of each show, etc (plus, in the winter the power goes out every once in a while and you have to re-input all of your preferences into the VCR).I purchased a Replay box and now all I have to do is select the shows I like from the on-screen program guide and it will always be recorded. When I am ready to watch them on MY TIME, I simply select the show from the on-screen list of shows I have recorded. Plus, I can skip through the commercials so it even saves me more time. Another great feature is the ability to pause live television when the phone rings.Also, if you have DSS and cable and are tired of having to switch between the two the Replay box is for you as it seamlessly presents all channels on one program guide.The only drawback is that even the new remote leaves a lot to be desired, as it is not very functional. This is a simple machine to use but the number of buttons on the remote would imply otherwise.
I didn't have high expectations for this item.... I just wanted something simple that would display a few pics of my neice for my mom to show off to her friends. It was going to be a gift, but after receiving it, I realized that it was a piece of junk. Sure, the software is easy to use, but after resizing the pics to the manufacturer's specifications, I realized that nothing would help this thing work the way it should. After uploading about a dozen different pictures, there was not one that would allow the viewer to comprehend what the picture was of. The display was fuzzy, and just a general disappointment. Save your fifty bucks and go develop your photos on snapfish dot com into a hardcover photo album, and enjoy! That's what I did, and I only regret that I wasted so much time on this crappy product.
I have two monitors with 6 cables running down across my desk down to the tower. The 1&#34; size holds a LOT of cabling. These 6 cables (power, usb & dvi) loosely fit in this size. I should have probably gotten the 1/2 or 3/4 inch size. The 1/4 would have been far too small.
FINALLY A PRODUCT THAT STANDS UP TO ITS NAME. I AM MOST DEFINETLY PLEASED WITH MY PURCHASE. IT FAR EXCEEDS MY EXPECTATIONS!!!! THE QUALITY IS SUPERB AND THE SOUND ALONE EVEN IF IT WERE NOT NICE TO LOOK AT OR AS EASY TO USE, I WOULD STILL RECOMEND IT. THE QUALITY OF THE VIDEO IS VERY NICE. I WAS SO IMPRESSED THAT I COULD NOT WAIT TO SHOW IT TO MY FRIEND WHO HAD AN EXPENSIVE IPOD AND THE SOUND COMPARED TO MY COWEN WAS LIKE COMPARING GLASS TO DIAMONDS. THANK YOU COWEN AND WILL BUY MORE PRODUCTS. I ALSO BOUGHT THE WRIST BAND AND COVER FOR IT FOR LESS THAN 12 DOLLARS. WHAT A DEAL. THANKS AMAZON. R.N.DOTY
About half of the 50 CDs I got where defective. They worked well up to 400MB, but the last files recorded on the CDs would be corrupted if recording to full capacity. Unfortunately I discovered this only by losing some data. Maybe I just got a defective batch, but I won't buy Memorex CD-Rs again.
This radio has the best AM reception of any portable that I've heard. Better than a Sony digital tuning portable radio, better than the various cassette/radios I've owned, better than an expensive Sangean portable that I tried. I also own a Grundig Yacht Boy and the AM reception is at least as good (using the reel antenna on the YB). It even has a local/dx switch, just like the Grundig. I should point out that I use this primarily at work, in a high-rise building in a city.It's small enough to fit in shirt pocket and is very light. One NIMH AA rechargable battery will power this radio for over 40 hours (the length of a work week).Though not in stereo, FM reception is also very good. This is an analog tuning radio, so it can take a little time to lock in some stations.Currently I am on the third of these radios. I drop them a lot and after a 2-3 years of abuse, the antenna is dislodged, which ruins AM reception. This is my fault and I plan on being more careful with this latest one, maybe wrap it in foam or something to cushion it.This is a great little radio that you should not overlook in favor of those with more features.
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 a great product. I bought it because it was cheap but it has a lot of bonus features other than a mp3 player. The voice recorder and the FM radio are a great addition. Plus this comes with a lot of unadvertised features such as Clock and Alarm settings. The video quality is good although the screen is on the smaller side. Cons: Tiny scroll button
USB Cable was dead on arrival. Not cool considering I ran it through a wall.Today's lesson: Test your cords before running them.
Like Goldilocks, we've tried three different binoculars in recent months. Our primary use of the binoculars is to enjoy the southern Arizona scenery from our home and to get a better look at the birds and critters that cruise through the desert nearby.We first tried our little binoculars. They're perfect for hiking, but lack the power and clarity of a good set. Then we tried a buddy's huge binoculars. They really require a tripod and a minimum of wind to keep from wobbling. They also seem to have a bit of tunnel vision, so it's hard to find distant objects before you zoom in.The Nikon 7238 is just right! The clarity is incredible, and they have a pretty wide field of vision. They also allow for easy zooming. They are useful around the house and also in the car for our touristy stuff.In short, we're really pleased with the Nikon 7238.
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I first saw the GO 300 in action in Europe during an extended visit/tour with my son, who was living in Austria. The system guided us to sites in Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy...flawlessly, despite some recalculation of routes (it guided us to some very arcane locations in the Czech Rep., as well as Croatia and Italy). I bought one in June, 2006, and have used it extensively for travel in the USA, and have not been disappointed. I am very impressed with the speed with which a new route is calculated, for whatever reason.I have found the customer support, both online and via telephone to be excellent in solving any problems. For the price of the GO 300, it is a true bargain, although it was not the first unit I bought, based on spotty reviews - the first was a Garmin C340, but after a short time, I grew very tired of voice commands to change direction, or "turn here" after I had passed the intersection.I know the GO300 has been superseded by improved versions, but TomTom gets my vote for reliability and intuitive ease of use. The only complaint I have is the instructions which accompany new software, or downloads from the internet - they don't always work, but phone calls have always solved the problem.
Nice unit, It is not only great to be taking pictures again, but with this camera it is great fun. I researched digital cameras extensively before I purchased this one. Within Five minutes I was taking great pictures. It was very easy to figure out how to use it. I just kept saying "WoW" every time I downloaded another picture.
I bought this for my Daughter, who is 22. She LOVES all the great features and clear pictures which it produces. She specifically enjoys the range of editing capabilities built into the camera.
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.
I can't say enough about this product. It works EXACTLY as described. It took me 5 mins to put in the battery/transmitter, plug in the unit and I had full control of my Tivo in every room without a glitch. This was almost as exciting as getting Tivo in the first place. I have 5 TV's, each in different rooms and each has two cable lines coming into a switch. One line is cable from the street and the other is cable from my Tivo in the living room. Before I got this, I rarely watched Tivo from any other room by the living room. No fun if you have to watch the commercials etc.. With this extender, I haven't once looked at regular cable in my house. My wife and I can watch movies and all our favorite programs in any room and have all the functions of the Tivo available. It sounds too good to be true but it is. You won't be disappointed.
While shopping for a new 20" TV, I originally purchased this one because of its good looks and extra features (including flat screen) that the more established brands at this price point lacked. I decided I'd give it a chance. It was a mistake.After bringing it home, I found that the screen showed faint horizontal lines moving across it while hooked up to my DVD player...not too noticable, but annoying for a brand new TV with a supposedly premium picture. The speaker quality was poor, and the volume needed to be turned up quite a bit to be reasonably audible, a problem made worse by the remote control which only worked when pointed head-on at the TV.I then heard a crackling noise coming from the speakers, which would sometimes become so loud as to cancel out what was on TV. I realized that it varied when I moved around near the TV, as if it were some sort of interference. Upon turning the volume way up, I heard the faint sound of a radio station. This was not due to an antenna, as there was none.It was at this point that I decided to return the TV, and exchanged it ... No horizontal lines, no radio interference, much better picture and sound quality. And while it's not flat, the screen seems to be much less bulbous than most. It was well worth giving up a few minor features. The moral of the story: You do, in fact, get what you pay for.
Love the picture quality of this frame, but the process of copying and viewing photos is an absolute nightmare. I'm a software developer, so this ain't user-error. I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why some photos just won't display! After 40-50 hours of troubleshooting, I'm ready to throw it out the window. But, alas, I keep trying. I just want to understand the rhyme/reason, and I'll follow the silly rules, I promise! The card-readers... especially if connecting the frame to your computer to transfer photos... are so incredibly buggy. I can see the photos right on the card through my PC! But for some reason, they just "don't show up" on the frame. Frustrating. And customer-service is worthless.I'd keep researching and find another frame if I hadn't already sunk so much time and money into this one. My recommendation -- don't buy it.If anyone has figured-out the secret to the above problems, please, please, please post them here!
The contract clearly states that the 'term' begins at the time of purchase, but that service begins at the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty. In other words, if you buy a two-year service plan and the manufacturer's warranty is one year, then you actually only have one year of coverage under this agreement. If the manufacturer offers a three-year warranty, then you just bought a plan that is worthless because they will have you take care of any issues under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty. Since this doesn't cover accidents or abuse, you are gambling, suspecting that the product will fail due to a defect right after the manufacturer's warranty expires. In most cases, this isn't very likely. Manufacturer's warranties are typically appropriate for the particular product. For example, a graphing calculator is under warranty for one year. It's just an LCD display with keys. Outside of abuse, there isn't much that will happen to it. If there is a problem with it, you will likely see it within that year and it will be covered by the manufacturer. If you have a service plan for it, according to the wording of the contract here, you will have to deal with anything within the warranty period on your own, yet the clock is already running on the service contract. N.E.W. has this written out and this is a good example of "Let the Buyer Beware." You might say, "This is a lot cheaper than the replacement coverage offered by Best Buy or Circuit City." There is a reason it's cheaper.
I know someone who has the Bose 301 Direct/Reflecting speakers and the JBL's put the Bose to shame. I have heard speakers that have cost up to $5,000 and I honestly believe these sound very similar. I bought the beech series and like them a lot more then the black ones due to the fact the wood blends well with the woofers and the cast-aluminum frames. These are a must buy for anyone who is looking high quality pair of bookshelf speakers that don't cost as much as a KIA.
It's a 25' patch cable.It works, it straightened out nicely.My printers are happy!I do highly recommend.C.
Don't Bother on this one you get what you paid for which is way too much does't work read the reviews
Great company, excellent customer service. The policy has Florida exclusions which I don't feel, are justified. Read before you buy.
What's to say about this. It is a genuine Epson cartridge that saved me a longish trip to computer store. Recommended.
Hands down the greatest lens I personaly have had the pleasure of using (bearing in mind i have not used the mark 2 or the IS versions).Picture quality is amazing and lives well up to my L series expectations! As i shoot sports and music, i didnt bother to go for the IS versions, as i couldnt justify the extra cash..couldnt really afford the mark 2 either, which i hear is slightly sharper..but only just.Either way, if you buy this lens you will not be dissapointed!All images taken with it are super sharp, and the colours are really well reproduced, so far i have not come across any CA's or vingetting..and i rarely have to make any changes in post processing, when i do it's usually because of the user not the lens!
i tried this compared to the motorola signal boost product, this was a minimal help with comcast cable. spend the extra money and get the motorola here on amazon...
For work or vacation, I often have only a wired connection available. That's ok except my cell phone has UMA capability (BB Curve on Tmobile) so I need wifi access if there's no cell signal.I also frequently have to share one wired connection with a work colleague since I'm a consultant. So I just plug this in and we're all set. I used to have to carry a network hub once in a while or if we didn't have one, we'd swap 1 cable back and forth.It was easy to set up. There's not much to change for any of the 3 operation modes. I just added a password for access, but worked right out of the box.
This is the most disappointing piece of Netgear equipment I have ever purhcased. I bought this to replace it's aging predecessor that required replacement. Over 2 hours of fooling around with it and I could not get it to work. I am very experienced and highly technical and thought I could figure it out but alas no. A quick google indicated that inability to obtain an IP address is not uncommon and often unresolvable. I gave up and picked up the equivalent Dlink product. The Dlink router was up and running in less than 15 minutes.
I got this product on the first day of the delivery date. But I found it was NOT THE SAME thing that shows in the photo from the introduction pages! My purpose was used it for my Bose OE2 headphone but it was barely like the one shows in the photo( so absolutely it does not work with my headphone! )It still can use for something else but I think the seller just told the lie and... That will be the last thing I buy form this seller!
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.
I bought and own 10 of these things.5 of them are already death after less than 6 months of use. They were working properly and then for no apparent reason stopped working. Fortunately I had most of my date backed up, but I still lost some valuable info.The company has changed 2 already and I Hope they replace the remaining 3. Dealing with them takes a looong time.I also bought two 2 GB flashdrives last xmas...they died last week and of course, I'll try to get a refund or a replacement from sandiskI guess this is the reason why they have become cheaper, they are just a pile of trash into a nice titanium case.So, avoid these things by all meansEdgar
I was looking to replace my shure e2c headphones as they broke. I wanted the exact same thing. Well....they don't make them anymore. Anyway, I ordered the Shure SE110 from another online store. Figuring they were about $100, I thought I was essentially getting the same thing as my old ones. I was wrong....those are horrible FYI. So, I sent to Amazon and found the E2C. It was a dealer and not Amazon. Anyway, after I purchased them, the dealer sent me a letter saying I am sending you the updated version of the E2C. I was immediately irritated thinking I was going to get the same piece of cr_p that I just returned. He emailed me back and told they were not the SE110 and they really were the replacement of the E2C. He was right. Exactly what I wanted. Delivered in a timely fashion.
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 recently purchased the AirPlay to replace my iTrip transmitter that broke. I wanted to see if there was something better out there than the iTrip, which I rated 3 stars. The range on the AirPlay is so bad that even with a frequency clear of interference, the AirPlay signal could not be picked up by my vehicle's mast antenna when AirPlay was in the front seat, only 3 or 4 feet from the antenna. When the signal was found by my radio, it was plagued by loud pops and very low volume. I have since purchased the much larger Sonnet PodFreq transmitter, and although it is very large, the sound quality, volume and range can't be beat.
The product looks just like the picture. It is a great little camera case for a small camera. It has three compartments, one large for the camera, one medium for an extra battery, and a small pocket for extra memory cards. The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is because I would have preferred the medium pocket to be a little bigger to hold the charger for my Canon SD1100IS. The charger barely fits into this pocket.
Etymotic Research ER6 Isolator Earphones (Black)I originally bought a pair for myself a year ago. They were so wonderful that I bought them for a friend. His reaction was the same as mine, "Wow" listen to all the music I was missing!It is VERY important to follow the instructions to insert them fully; and it takes some practice (at least with the foam tips, which I prefer) to get them inserted just right. And when you do, everything but the music disappears.Great product that lives up to its advertising promise. I use them with an IPod Nano
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.
Another quality product from Plantronics. Works great for music and internet communication. Only thing I don't like about them is they have a tendency to try to slide off if you move your head much.
There is nothing spectacular about this case, but then again it has no serious flaws either. It is relatively inexpensive, does its job, and cleans easily (even baby spitup). I've given several away to colleagues and clients and they have all been happy with them.
I pulled it out of the box, plugged it in, connected the cables to my computers and the cable modem, and then turned everything on. Once my computer booted up, I opened the instruction manual to start figuring out how to get the thing running; then, as I looked at the lights on the router and modem, I realized it might already be running. Sure enough, both PCs were already connected to the internet, and I didn't have to do a thing!The only thing that I had to change in the setup was the password. By the way, the setup utility is easy and intuitive, and the instructions are pretty clear.Now, I can have my two desktops and laptop on the internet at the same time and share files and printers among all three. For the price this is truly a great product.
Product was received in mail in the promised time. Product is working great. I would purchase the same in the future.
For anyone that has been looking for an FM transmitter built specifically for their Sansa, you probably know that the selection is...well...limited. I've had horrible experiences in the past with FM transmitters of various brands but I thought, maybe this one would be better. First the good - it holds your Sansa up at a nice angle so you can see whats going on with it; it has a screen on it which allows you to select pretty much any FM frequency in the band (plus its backlit in Blue); it fits nicely even in my stupid Buick Park Avenue cup holders. Now the bad: No option to save programmed stations only a choice of three pre-sets that many times aren't open at all; the signal output isn't strong enough, anytime I found a station with static and turned it to that station the radio would go silent, as expected, then when you'd start playing the music, then you could hear static in the background; in addition I don't know if this is a problem with the transmitter or the Sansa but it sounds like the Line out signal that the FM transmitter is pulling is too strong causing the broadcast music (especially in heavy bass songs) to distort and sound just awful, take a steady low frequency signal and it makes it sound like its fluctuating, with a little testing I was able to get the sound quality to improve by plugging the included Aux cable into the headphone jack on the Sansa and into the FM transmitter's auxiliary input, then turned the headphone volume down almost till it was quiet this produced a clearer signal that was quite tolerable, but then you couldn't put it in the dock cause it would be a double signal which sounded weird, so youd have to leave it out, completely defeating the purpose of it. So now I'm back to what I had before, auxiliary cable running from the headphone jack to the aux input of my stereo and using the transmitter as simply a way to hold the Sansa close to me. Essentially a fifty dollar easel. I'm not impressed in the least with this product.
Excellent monitor! Really like the size and quality. One thing (and a peeve of mine) - the monitor came with a sticker attached all the way across the front (above the screen). A pain to remove! Manufacturers need to quit with that stuff - I don't want to dork up the front of my new monitor (or anything else I buy) trying to get something like that off!
This little doohickey is exactly what I needed to read my memory sticks. Load the software, plug it into the USB port and you're off and running! The MobileMate is SUPER SPEEDY! The files/pictures pop right up with no lag time. And you can read all forms of memory sticks with this one reader.Excellent value for the price!
Like many other reviewers, I am seeing increased signal bars, but almost no improvement in loading speeds. I have the amplifier connected to the router. I am using a TP-Link WR1043ND wireless router which has 3 antennas. I connected the Hawking to the center antenna connection. Initially, I saw absolutely no improvement whatsoever, once I replaced the antenna on the Hawking with the center anrenna I had removed from the TP-Link router, I did notice a very slight improvement, but definitely not enough to justify the expenditure.
At first I thought I wanted a Sony, since that's what professionals seem to prefer, but I could never get them to play my old tapes well (on reading customer reviews, I saw I wasn't the only one with that problem). After reading all the reviews, I went with this machine. It plays all my old tapes better than my old machine. It does a great job with new recordings on my old tapes, and a phenomenal job with Fuji H471S S-VHS tape, which I'm told is the best out there right now ...While I had to use the manual, I found the programming to be more intuitive than on Sony or Panasonic machines, and have come to like the event programming options quite a bit. Sure, it has a lot of plastic, but they all do. The next step up would be the 5000 series with flying erase heads (which is useful for precise editing, and may reduce the rainbow flicker in the first few seconds of recording). My only complaint is that I wish the on-unit display was more informative, adding a full-time clock (rather than clock or channel choice). I'm told this unit and the 3900, 3910, and 3911 are all the same, with the differences being color; the 10 and 11 being the newest model, with more internal plastic parts. I don't think you can beat this one with features for the price, and if you want to play old tapes, this one's a winner.
OVERAL IMPRESSION:STURDY, designed to last, beautiful. It has two speakers (stereo audio) and a MIC.It has a very nice interface, responsive, and it multitasks (you can read a doc, while listening to an mp3 or the radio, or you can even be watching a movie, if you set the DOC's Viewer background color to transparent (heh I doubt it would be practical to read while watching ... but it can be done).Battery life is astonishing... IN EXCESS than 10 hours of video watching !!COWON people are baking new firmwares each week ! This alone is quite nice!. They are adding functionalities on every release. THIS DOES NOT MEANS that the A2 is mangled and is being fixed along each firmware update. NOPE ... it is working like a charm... but they are EXTENDING the features list.For example: Last firmware, among other things, added slow / fast motion in movies and music ! So you can slow down action in a movie, or slow down an mp3.VIDEO:1) I throw inside this beauty all kinds of video files. They play FLAWLESSLY.2) Picture size can be set up on the fly, for 4:3, 16:9 or AUTO, and then you can finetune it with PAN AND SCAN (which it actually means you can zoom inside the video, thus eliminating any black borders).3) Screen quality and framerate is top notch.4) Subtitles ! It support SMI format only, but there is a freeware software that allows you to convert SRT into SMI. After placing the subtitles file, you can turn it on, double its size, change color, SYNC IT (you can move your subtitles in time, in the event that they originally do not correspond to the spoken words)AUDIO:1) You can set up your own equalizer or choose among preset ones. You have several custom COWON music shapers, like BBE, mp3 Enhancing, 3D, Bass, etc. That actually shape the music in a good way (it is not a cheap echoing effects collection).PICTURES: You can see your photos and pics, placing music on the background (radio, mp3) ... you can zoom over them.RADIO: It has FM radio, quite usable.DOCS: You can only read TXT docs ... this actually is not that good. BUt it may change in a future firmware upgrade.RECORDING: It can record from the built in MIC, RADIO. It has AUDIO AND VIDEO LINE IN AND LINE OUT. You can SCHEDULE recordings from ANY source for ANY window time. If it is off, when a scheduled recording starts, it TURNS ON and records.CONS: The only con I can find, is that it does not detect PAL N TV NORM, thus it records in black and white, in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Bought Apple brand optical mouse to replace old wired mouse. New mouse plugged into usb port and has worked flawlessly.
It fell apart as soon as I touched it. It's like a few plastic pieces put together. Do not buy it unless you're held at ransom to. I returned mine immediately and bought a monster fm transmitter. That works great.
I cant live without my Garmin-I take it everywhere. I travel quite a bit for my job and I enjoy the fact that it is portable and light and can fit into my handbag. I recommend to all to get the beanbag for it as the suction plate doesnt hold.
Simply amazing. Crisp and sharp even at the lowest f/stop! The bokeh is beautiful, and the lens feels good in hand. I STRONGLY recommend picking up a Tripod with this one, it's a little heavy on my Canon EOS 450D, and I find myself losing out on some real high quality shots cause of those shaky hands! Get a tripod and get this lens!
Unbelievable price and the quality is excellent as always. Anything I have ever ordered from bargaincell has been tops.
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.
First off, these headphones are dirt cheap ($17...you can't even get crappy iPod earbuds for that price), and the sound is pretty darn good. They sounded nice right out of the box on my iPod mini, and after messing with the equalizer a bit, I've got these things sounding great. They are also really comfortable. I've been wearing them all day at work and I haven't had any discomfort at all.It makes me laugh to hear all of the "audiophiles" writing negative reviews about these things, nitpicking about the base not being strong enough, blah blah blah. The base really isn't that weak, and like I said, messing with the equalizer can make a huge difference. They are cheap as can be, so I don't know why some of these people give negative reviews expecting them to be the best headphones ever. They aren't the best headphones out there; in fact, they are far from it. However, for your casual music listener who wants a good pair of headphones for an unbelievably low price, you can't find a better pair. Then again, I wouldn't expect anything less from Sennheiser.
I read all the raving reviews and thought this would be a slam-dunk, but no so!I had the Sony CDP-CX400 which I had for 10 years. I always loved it and it always worked flawlessly. It started to develop some squeaking noises during CD loading so I tried to repair it and broke it while doing so.Here are the shortcommings which made me decide to return the item. They might not seem like a big deal, but having used those features for 10 years I would really miss them.1) The single biggest complain I have is that you can't scroll through your CDs to see which CD to select, even if the CD's have CD Text. How am I suppossed to find a CD? The Sony has multiple functions for that. E.g. if you scroll through the CDs (even if one is playing) it shows the full CD text (or the title you entered with the keyboard) for every CD. That allows you to easily find a CD. You can also scan alphabetically, scan by artist and so on. All this is missing from this CD player. That makes is unusable. If I am missing something then please comment and let me know (I double that I will change my mind about this player though).2) One small feature, but one I used a lot is the "delete" option. The Sony allows you to delete tracks on a CD. That is a great feature. If you buy a CD and you only like half the tracks (or it turns out it is one of those CDs where only 2 tracks are good) then you can just "delete" a track and it will never play that track ever again (normal or random mode).3) The unit does NOT show the CD Text for the track! Again, maybe I'm missing something here, but the Sony does first scroll through the entire CD title and then always shows the track that is playing. The Pioneer just shows the track number. What the heck?4) The CD title (with CD Text) is only 8 characters long (it does scroll). 8 characters? That reminds me of 1980 Dos-filesystem. Come on, it is 2011 after all.5) No keyboard hook-up. Ok, so I already knew that I had to do a compromise and copy ALL my 300 CDs on my computer to get CD text. But I'm not so sure if I really want to do this. It is nice with the Sony that you can just enter the titles directly at the CD changer.6) Sound. Not quite sure, but I think my Sony sounded better. But maybe now I'm just being totally biased. Anyway, the CD changer does not sound that great and I'm using optical out into an expensive receiver.7) Cost. The Pioneer costs $100 more (65% more) then the Sony CD changer. For what? Less features?This will be the first item I am going to return to Amazon. I never bothered returning anything, but there is no way I stick with this CD changer.The Sony still has some short commings, I really thought that today they would have a CD player which you could hook up with Eithernet and update the CD titles or so. But I guess in todays MP3 world there is no incentive for these companies to invest in old school CD technology. Bummer.
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!
I love this little rascal. I live in a three level apartment in downtown Washington, DC. So, there are lots of wireless devices around, creating plenty of interference, but you'd never know it from this little remote.Here's how I use it: I have music playing throughout my place and no matter where I am, (downstairs, upstairs, on the balcony), I can control the music using this tiny remote. My music is played through iTunes, so all you've got to do is set the remote receiver's switch to "iTunes", plug it into a USB port, and make sure that iTunes is open on your desktop. That's it. Press the buttons and you're good to go.I have a PC, so I can't vouch for its performance with a Mac, though I would be surprised if it didn't work just as seamlessly.If you like to entertain, just wait `till you reach into your pocket and change the music without taking the remote out of you pocket. Folks don't immediately notice that you're changing the music, only that the music is always good. Then, someone will say, "Hey, are you doing that? Awesome!"
I bought a pair of these for my 2 daughters and they work great. Much better than ear buds which seemed to always pop out when they jogged or ran about.
This was my first Epson printer and it will be my last. While it has occasionally printed a decent picture, the trouble it takes to get it to print correctly doesn't make the printer worth the effort or money spent. The paper jams constantly. The printer cartridge printheads are often defective (in fact EVERY cartridge I've bought for this printer has been defective and needed to be immediately replaced... by another defective cartridge). The cartridges are not so cheap that I can afford to replace them constantly -- which I would have to do to get anything printed. Even plain black text looks terrible as the printer leaves gaps, streaks and blobs of ink all over the page.For the money spent, this thing is NOT worth it. At all. It is infuriating to use and for all the energy expended, you get terrible, blotchy prints and end up pouring money into the ink cartridges.
I use two of these devices in conjunction with my SonyEricsson k750i cell phone. It holds a MemoryStickProDuo chip for picture/mp3/flashdrive/etc. memory. I keep one in the car and one in the travel kit. [ I have USB cradles for the phone at home and work for everyday use. ] So, if I load files on the phone (say powerpoint slides) for travel, if I need to, rather than traveling with a USB cable, I can pop the chip out and into this gizmo and I am good to go for accessing them on any machine. Other reviewers talk of poor durability, that the plastic breaks. Maybe, but I don't use it on a day-to-day basis, only a few times as described above. It beats having to plan on, carrying, etc. a USB cable where I am not likely to, or often, need one. So far, mine have not broken and work fine - though I can see where, if you were popping the lid off day-in-day out constantly to insert/remove the chip, that it might break. I've noticed that JR stopped carrying it and that the pdf manual has been deleted from the IOGEAR website, so if you think you might need it, you better grab one soon.
I USE THE DVD"s TO BACK UP MY P.C. AND TO HANDLE ALL THE CHANGES I MAKE TO THE MANUSCRIPT OF MY BOOK I'M WRITING AND THEIR ARE A LOT OF CHANGED TO REWRITE. THEY WORK GREAT! I BOUGHT THEM AFTER READING THE REVIEWS WHERE OTHERS SAID "VERBATIM +RW" WERE THE BEST! DAVE.
I have used Linksys routers/hubs for about 4 years (including an earlier version of this model) and have always been very happy with them. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why the internet connection would stop working both on my wired computer and wireless one, I can't even access the internal "admin" site. The only fix I found was to unplug the router for a minute and plug back in. Linksys tech support emailed me suggesting to do a "hard reset" by1. Unplug the RJ45 and power supply from the router.2. With power off, hold down the reset button and don't let go for about 30 seconds.3. Insert the power cord with the reset button pushed in.4. Wait for the Diag light to come on and go off.Mines already in the box to be sent out back to Amazon. Not willing to wait around for a fix, may try Netgear. Good Luck.
After receiving it, tray does not open. Customer service tried to help, but had to send it for repair. Warranty specifies repair or refurbished model, which I do not like at all so would have prefered to get the money back, but more than 30 days passed since purchased. Guess Japanese Panasonic is better than "made in Singapore"This cannot happen in a brand new DVD recorder, probably last Panasonic product I purchase.Suggest Amazon gives extended money back warranty for this kind of "big" failures, like receiving a brand new DVD and tray does not even open to insert the disk.
I've just received my CROSSBOX and it's wonderful. I wish I'd had one years ago! Despite the fact that Vista is not mentioned on the list of compatible operating systems, the CROSSBOX works fine on Vista Home Premium, but I've no doubt that it will work on the other 32bit versions as well.There's only one limitation that I've found, is that you can't copy files and paste to other windows, copy/paste operations must be performed within the CROSSBOX window. This isn't that bad a limitation, considering the fact that you can now link two computers without a network!
The T Amp offers amazing sound at an amazing price. Its sort of "cheap" looking and do not accidentally plug an AC adaptor into the "Impute" socket like I did. I killed one instantly and had to order another. As long as you are careful with the adaptor and either don't mind the appearance or can work around it, I'd recommend this amp to any one who wants hi-fi sound at a really cheap price.
I would to say it came in the mail on time, and I put it in my nokia phone and it works like a charm. No trouble with it so far. And you can't beat the price.
A very fine crafted filter. Tiffen makes great filters without the outrageous price. Keep on the lens at all times...
In a weak moment I fell for the hype about this printer. After having had such god-awful printers with poor print quality that always ran out of ink I wanted a great printer. This HP performs beautifully, no jams,copies are pretty,the colors are amazing, etc. The downside of this HP 1600 is that it is very large and takes up half my desk and the worst part of it is the ink supply did not live up to the advertising. Also, the replacement Ink cartridges are too expensive! There is no gray scale level which would use less ink and thereby saves money and ink. If you want a test copy-it will use 100% ink. The life of the ink cartridge was suppose to be 500 printed pages before requiring a new cartridge but that hype turned out to be untrue so that is a huge disappointment. All in all the printer was too expensive and now that I am stuck with it and have to buy expensive ink! Do not buy this it's a money pit even if you do not do heavy printing.
I've tried these headphones with a number of devices and with each of them, I've had to dramatically re-adjust the equalization because the overall bass was too strong. Annoyingly strong.I check with customer service about this problem and they responded by saying, 'Our headphones have excellent bass response. Hope you enjoy them."I've tried to use them anyway, but always keep returning to my Sony MDR-A35's.The Sennheiser's will probably go in the trash soon.
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.
It is a good notebook cooler it does cool down mylap top but the rubber things that come with it. that elevates the laptop a bit i keep loosing them. also it is not good to put on your actual lap maybe on a desk or on the bed.... if you are going to put it on your lap maybe a pillow between it or something else because it will be uncomfortable. BUT other then that great. does it's job.
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.
Next Generation Remote Control ExtenderDepending on the device you are controlling, you may have to call Next Generation directly and have a special unit programmed. Hopefully others realize this before they buy a unit from Amazon and in turn be forced to troubleshoot why it won't work like I had to.Two problems! One, they don't tell you this unless you visit Next Generation's website. It is not prefaced on Amazon.com. Second, if you must have special programming for the extender to function, how quickly will the unit become obsolete, say by needing to switch cable providers. If you want it for a DVD player, TV, or some other device, then this may suffice. As for a cable box, I would not advise this unit.Last but, by far, not least, this information warning pertaining to cable boxes is important enough to be in bold, red, and with a large typeface on Next Gen's home page, but somehow doesn't translate as important information on Amazon's abstract of the product.
Manufactured of a soft gray felt like material, a tough leather bottom, and draw string closure at the top, this lens pouch helps protect your lens from dust and the elements. I store my lenses in a camera bag, and these cases fit nicely around the lens taking up little precious space.This case is meant for use with theCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and theCanon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USMstandard zoom lenses. These lenses do not normally come with the case when sold new. Amazon often suggests purchasing one with your lens, and is worth considering depending on how you store your lenses.PROS:Protects your glass investmentCONS:I cannot think of any
I am fully satisfied. This product can be improved by Sony further. I am looking forward to Blue Ray version of this product.
Given the popularity of mounting Flat Screen TVs this product has a high functionality. I noticed due to its high sensitivity it sometimes repeats the signal too much and repeats the functions on the other end. I also noticed on some of my cheap electronics (The temporary $30.0 DVD player it was plugged into for a short while) it doesnt recognize the signal. All in all it works pretty well, much better than any remote signal jumper. Scale of 1-10 7.8
It looks like a great little all in one. You get it home, its small, its very well priced. Everything is fine until you try to install the software. (You get right to the end of the installation and you get this fatal error).Its not like I have some weird PC. I'm talking a Dell running Windows XP home edition. (Its like HP and Windows never knew this was going to be a problem. Don't these companies communicate).Be prepared to spend several frustrating hours trying to get this baby working. HP will send you to several web sites telling you to download several fixes and patches. All of them will fail. Eventually you will need to surrender and call the HP help center. You will talk to very sweet people in a far off land, that will have an interactive chat session with you. You will be deleting and writing code in files you have never been to before. (Deep on your hard drive where you have never been before). Be careful, one false step and no one knows what will happen to your PC.After many hours of frustration, the HP help person will help you rewrite several files then bang, everything will load and you have yourself a wonderful little all in one.It works great now, but some of you out there need to be prepared to spend many long hours getting this thing to work.Unless HP has fixed this, it should NOT be this much work to get something to work correctly. There is no excuse for the hassle/But true, now that it works, its a great little machine.
I did a ton of careful homework before ordering this pair of earphones. I have always had a pair of earphones, but never really thought about sound quality until I started realizing what I was hearing on my surround sound system was not what I heard on my current pair of earphones. When I first tried on these earphones, I thought I was not going to truly notice a difference, but WOW, talk about a change! The open style of these earphones don't make the music sound like it is being crammed into your head, so it really lets me enjoy my work while treating my ears to smooth crisp highs and great lows. I hear more, feel more and my ears do not feel sore afterwards. Much better than earbuds when working at a desk, or simply watching a great movie! I definitely recommend these to anyone!
Works great! Had a little trouble connecting to DSL at first but the support from Linksys was very good. Always able to speak to a live person.
Fantastic projector. The picture quality is excellent and for the price, you can't beat it. When we bought it we were sceptical about the picture quality. We've had a few projectors in the past and in my experience you got what you paid for, so we always went with the high end. The picture quality of the viewsonic is up there with the higher end models. The only thing it lacks is a zoom feature. We use it for everyday TV and movie watching. Great projector and would definitely recommend. Note: If using it for TV, there is a slight lag when changing channels, it only takes a second or two but there is a definite lag while it searches for the connection, not a big deal if you're not in a hurry.P.S.If you're having bad luck with projector screens falling apart on you or not being big enough, there is a simple solution that actually looks quite nice if done properly.1. Go to Walmart or wherever you can to purchase one BLACK sheet and one WHITE sheet. The size is up to you, I purchased 2 Kings.2. Take a look at the trim in your home (You'll find your trim around your doors or where your floor meets your walls). If you don't have any trim then improvise ;) Don't buy them yet, that comes in a later step.3. Decide where you want your screen to be.4. Get your projector set up so that once it's running the picture is right where you want it on the wall (Make sure it's exactly where you want and that it is SQUARE edged! Otherwise you will have a difficult time cutting your trim.....and who wants a trapezoid for a TV screen anyway? ;))5. Take a pencil and mark the 4 corners of the image (Just pause the movie, Power Point or whatever on a bright section of the video)6. Take something long and straight to use as a guide so that you can draw your square, from mark to mark and draw your screen box.7. Get out a measuring tape and measure the dimensions (width and height) of your penciled square. Example would be 8 feet wide by 5 feet high.8. Cut your sheets to those measurements but allow half an inch extra for adjustments (your trim will cover the excess) Example 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 is what you would cut your sheets at.9. Take the black sheet and hang it so that there is half an inch overlapping your penciled in box screen. (You want your sheet tight with no wrinkles or crease. You may need to iron the sheet first to get out any wrinkles or creases) NOTE - The black sheet is used to absorb the light coming through the white sheet. This will give your screen a very clear, crisp picture compared to a picture where the edges bleed over with fuzziness.10. After you hang the black sheet hang the white sheet directly over top. You want the sheet tight and wrinkle free. I used small sheet-rock nails to hang my sheets.11. When you go to get your trim be sure to bring your measurements with you. Tell the guy who cuts the trim that your making a box and that the measurements need to reflect the INSIDE SEAM. All corners will be cut at a 45 degree angle. When I had my trim cut I was left with two 8 footers and two 5 footers. The INSIDE SEAM is where you take the measurements of 8 foot and 5 foot, so naturally the outside length is going to be longer.12. If you need to stain or paint your trim then do this now before putting it into place. You wouldn't want to mess the sheets up making it look like you did this yourself.....right? ;)13. Now simply add the trim around your screen making sure to cover any excess sheet. You may have to take a razor knife/X-acto Knife to cut off any excess that isn't covered by the trim. Be sure to use TRIM NAILS! If you don't then you may split the trim and your new screen will look like a piece of ghetto art.That's it. I know it sounds a little janky but all in all it's actually pretty cool. Most of the time people don't even notice it, and if they do they think it's just part of the wall.....and then we turn the lights off :) Happy Viewing!
The extension cable solved my problem, as I had to locate the antenna on another part of the house. I even put two staples though it when routing the wire and left them.
I bought this camera 2 years ago because of its compact size, APS features and the Olympus reputation. It does take good photos, and has almost every auto feature one could ask for. However my camera has experienced very poor reliablity and excessive use of batteries, compared to other autofocus cameras I have owned (Canon Elph, Pentax IQZoom, Canon Telemax). Without much hard handling or outdoor use, it has been serviced twice (defective lens cover/on-off switch, and shutter button failed). The red-eye feature results in excessive flash lamp discharge, and makes it hard to pose subjects, and uses batteries faster. Olympus factory service for each non-warranty incident is $$. Needeless to say, I didn't have it repaired the second time.
I have several types of PNY flash and sd storage devices and all work great and are usually much cheaper in cost than many of the competitors.
I bought this All-in-One when I purchased a digital camera, because I knew I'd be needed advanced printing cabilities and my old printer just wouldn't cut it. HP had a well-deserved reputation in printing and imaging, and this didn't disappoint.For the price, I've found the quality to be really what I've come to expect from HP printers. Colors are sharp, crisp, and the copying quality is above what I'd expect.(it's not for use on mass-quantity copying, but hey, for a single doc or coupla pages, does a fine job) I do recommend getting a USB cable with it, because the one I purchased did not include that, but that was the only real 'glitch' I found in purchase.All in all, if you want a quality printer at a reasonable price, you can't beat this model.
This camera takes great pictures, and it is very easy to take with you everywhere because it is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. It has a view finder, which is good because the LCD screen is somewhat hard to see in bright light, so that you can frame your shots without using the LCD display. It would be nice if the menu was displayed in the viewfinder, too, so that one could use the different functions more easily in bright light. I would suggest that one set the appropriate programming indoors before one goes outside.
This camera is easy to take anywhere, easy to operate and best of all takes great pictures of my 2 boys. Highly recommended.
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.
I use three of these in my digital cameras for both still images and video. They never fail to perform flawlessly! Trust Transcend!
Having worked with many different kinds of printers over the years, I can say say that the Lexmark product is the weakest of all of the products I've used. Of course that should be mildly obvious by the fact that they charge nothing for it. &quot;You get what you pay for&quot; and all that.The main problems it has is print speed and quality. If you spend a little more money to get the lower end HP or Epson, you'll be much happier in the long run.I have heard good things about Lexmark's service and their upper range printers are much better, but this low end option is not the way to go.
Actaully,As a professional photographer and I shoot a lot on Cine locatioins, I asked Canon for the same option few months ago in the next hi-end pro body in the future. But when Zigview S2 came, I invisted in the Type B viewfinder.Pros: - gives you a great access to the viewfinder in extreme hard situations (on the floor, up in the sky, or sometimes like attaching the camera to remote cinema camera head on a crane)- motion sensor shooting (needs an accessory and all accessories are quite expensive)- interval shooting, grid(s), and many other nice options.Cons:- the screen quality is REALLY BAD. and I don't think the price I paid is fair for a screen with that colors, illumination, contrast.- doesn't come with hard case (weird for a monitor should be placed in a camera bag!)- Battery lasts about 20 minutes of shooting!- Video out gives you a crabby quality when attached to an external monitor.screen adjustment can not be fixed on my Canon 1D MarkII N and I miss all the left bar.- Customer support doesn't get back to you.and when they come back they ask you to contact another tech support people somewhere else on the Earth.when you contact them, they don't get back to you with any answer!- I use the Angle C viewfinder most of the time, but in siutations when it is dark, or I can't access the camera I use it.Over all, it is an expensive accessory, helps in very rare situations, and I wish I never bought it.
these are made as bootlegs in hong kong and are sold to the sellers for 22 dollars each I bought these there hoping to get a good deal for gifts for all my friends but none of them work properly. useless dont get them
Love my cassette adapter. I use it with my iPhone 4s. I used to use an fm transmitter, but when I left the 4g coverage there was lots of interference noise through the radio. With the cassette adapter there is none of that. I love it
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 camera is kind of cheap, but you can ask for a better camera at this price, the biggest down side is the battery life, because this camera uses AA batteries and those wont last very long, every thing else looks plain and simple nothing high tech, my advice if you like it is: get the Sony w55 thats a very good camera and is not so much more money than this one
I purchased this digital model to replace an old mechanical model I have had for some time. The timer is connected to an automatic watering system for our hanging plants. The product was easy to program and worked well. However, the battery life is terrible! It takes two AA batteries and they must be replaced every week or even more. Before we realized this problem, we left on a 10 day vacation and returned home to several dead plants. Needless to say, my wife was very unhappy as she prides herself on the appearance of her summer flowers. I cannot recommend this product.
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.
It's my second Canon Elph, I had the 100 and it was a great camera. I purchased the 400 for the higher resolution, but the video resolution is not as good. For the money the Elph 230 is the nicest camera on the market.
This is just the camera I was looking for. I got free shipping from the seller and it was here within 3 days! I will certainly have fun with this little camera!. Thanks for being so efficient.
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.
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.
My daughters and I purchased the Garmin 360 GPS as a gift for my husband's 60th birthday. He absolutely loves it! It's his brand new toy and he loves the bluetooth feature that allows him handfree phone access.He took it on our vacation to Puerto Rico a few weeks ago and after he got the kinks out of it(the pronunciation of the streets) it worked like a charm. As he put it "It was worth every penny we paid for it on that trip alone". He bragged to all his friends about how much it helped him on our trip to P.R.Great purchase and great deal.
We purchased our TomTom One XL just before the Holidays (2008) to use on a trip from Tennessee to Michigan, with a couple stops in between. The unit worked as the manufacturer claimed. One thing we found annoying is when we veered off the planned route, this model does not "recalculate" automatically as some other models do. It was easy to find a new route, but must be done manually. The unit performed great - it does not speak the name of the street to turn on, however it is very explicit in telling you what lane to be in and when to turn, and the name of the street you're looking for is displayed. We like the 4.3" screen. We are very happy with this purchase and highly recommend this model.
This device looks like something you'd see advertised on television at 1:00AM. I wasn't expecting much, although I also have the Presto Bacon cooker, which is awesome.After using it for about a month now, I am totally excited to give it great score here. It works flawlessly with Orville Redenbacher kernels. I have yet to burn a single kernel, and I get a very small number of unpoppeds, fewer than I get popping on the stove.I'm getting about a jar and a quarter's worth of popping out of a single concentrator, and since theyre available here on Amazon, availability and price is not much of an issue.The product is so simple that the only issue I can imagine ever having with it is the plastic parts wearing out from repeated heating and cooling, but you can tell by handling it that the materials are beefy. Like the Presto Bacon cooker, it feels like something that will survive a lot of trips through the microwave and sink.
perfect for what I needed - easy to install- price was right - could not find in local stores- thanks for your help
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
These headphones are open, adjustable, comfortable (once broken in a bit), produce quality sound.These are not my best set of cans. They aren't even my most comfortable set of cans. That are; however, the cheapest set of cans I own that I will actually listen to. If you find that, so far in life, you have not paid much attention to sound quality, choosing instead to purchase hip or cheap headphones, these headphones are capable of changing the way you listen to music.I say "capable" to prevent people from having ridiculous expectations. If you don't necessarily care about signal quality or you happen to think your beats by Dr. Moron are the "bestest sounding most fashionable accessory ever", then these cans may not rock your world. If you want more from your music; if you want to get a taste for what it's supposed to sound like, then this is a great place to start.I recommend using a headphone amplifier. A USB dac/amp will work just fine. I use these when traveling (cheapest) and they work fine when paired with the (as portable as a laptop) NuForce uDac.I've heard the following first hand from other owners:These headphones made me realize how terrible my [low quality] mp3 collection was."they rock, check out the bass!".Sound escapes allowing others to hear what I'm listening to and I don't like that.I have seen a pair of them crack near where the head band connects to the earpiece. The crack doesn't appear to affect anything, just makes them look a little broken.In response:Get flacs.They are a bit bass heavy.These are open style cans, sound will leak. In a quiet office your office mates will be able to hear what you listen to. In a noisy office no one will notice. If you are really bothered by this, buy closed style cans. I don't personally like them, but it's a valid preference.This particular owner has a giant head. I blame his head. ;)I recommend purchasing.
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.
If you are thinking of purchasing this item, don't do it! I bought one recently and the CD player does not work. It gives the message "no disc."
I bought this and the audio sucks. It crackles and no matter what you do to try and fix it, it won't. As another review stated, the audio does not lock so that may be why it also crackles as it cannot stay in sync withe the video. I am throwing it away and buying the Canopus 110.For my MAC, I have used the El Gato USB 2.o capture device and it always works well, never a problem. The only thing about these cheaper devices is that they have no external control over the contrast, brightness, color, etc and you have to fix any issues in a software program like Final Cut or Adobe premiere.Also, don't buy the crappy EASY CAP, it should be called the EASY CRAP.
I have had nothing but issues. The updated map exceeded the internal memory card size so you have to buy a memory card (do not buy more than a 2GB card). There have been a slew of other issues since. In sum, I would spend a bit more money and buy something better!
O.K.... So it finally arrived over the weekend after a colleague brought it back from the U.S., I opened the box withgreat anticipation and was pleasantly surprised. I already ownthe SD-P1000 but accidently dropped it and now it's inopearble.Anyway... I powered it up and couldn't believe my eyes...The screen is HUGE. The features on it are amazing... 8.9"progressive scan screen, 3.5 hour battery, (option MEDB02LX isa 5+ hour battery, twin headphone sockets (although no headphones are supplied, power-on is on the front panel as well as pause, stop, setup (or NAV as it's called), AV source button for connecting a camcorder for instance, etc. etc. The first thing I noticed is that it doesn't get hot like the SD-P1000. The batteryis a flat plinth that sits underneath the player itself. There is the ability to create your own screen saver by pausing a shot and saving into memory as a screen saver (very useful) the set-up screen is completely different to the SD-P1000 due to the NAV set-up. A credit card sized remote makes it great to use and move around. The picure is excellent and their are 4 facilities for creating your own picture set-up, including contrast, brightness,tint, colour, sharpness etc. The sound is fantastic as you have 3 sound modes, normal, 3DN-2-2, and dialogue which sounds very loud. You'll all be impressed by the size and build quality ofthis player, a real gem !!!. By the way... You can but this on the web at around..., a absolute bargain.
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.
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 weeks 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?
This is one of the best digital cameras I have ever owned or used. It has all the features most of us want and more. For the price you can't go wrong.
Simply .. An excellent and very cool and strong computer, Creativity without frontiers in design, Strong performance and quick response and implementation of the orders much easier than before, But you must take into account This device is not currently updating Windows Home to highest OS.My advice if you want to know : Add this to the basket and completed the procurement procedures and waited for the receipt of shipment .
The best sounding interconnect at this price (and above). Especially in combination whit the Monster Cable M2.2sMonster M Series M2.2s MLock Master Pin Speaker Cable (8 ft. pair). Don't let the low price tag fool you, this is really a winning team! I use the combination M1000i mkII and M2.2s, for a long time I was looking for a good cable combination. So I had Siltech SQ-88Gold / LS-100 whit WBT connectors (very high price tag over $5000 for the combination). This combination was very disappointing (bad sound). Tried different brands before I tried Kimber Cable (Timbre/WBT / TC8/WBT, also very good), this was more like it but I was still missing something. The Monster combination had it all, finely after many years my surge for a really good Cable combination has ended! Because of the turbine RCA its not easy to chance the Cable. So its not a portable cable fore switching.
I recently received this product and it was broken out of the box. The locking mechanism had faulty bearings which made it impossible to open/close. Aside from that the cable was heavy duty and well crafted. A little bit heavier than what I want to add to my already overloaded backpack.
This is a great monitor at a great price. If you have a Mac computer and need a compatible monitor to go with it, than this is the one. I hooked this up to my Mac Power book added a keyboard and I had a regular computer work station.
This product was as expected and worked fine with our SD630. A bonus included was an adaptor for car use.
Can't complain too much as I got it for $20. Switches are cheap and stick, connectors are cheap and breakable. For a few months of use, it worked as it was supposed to. All that was needed was occasional wiggling on the switches. After about 3 months of use the left channel died. Can't complain too much for the price, but I will need another unit now.
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...
Very nice looking case: Leatherette actually indiscernable from real leather (and will wear better too). Sturdy, brushed nickel hardware and heavy-duty zippers, well cushioned latop compartment.As other reviewers have noted, it's kinda heavy (but not unbearably so). I would not reccommend for 15" widescreen models (I have a 14.1" model which fits snuggly).
Works exactly as described. The alarm, remote, and ipod connection are great. The exterior of the unit is high-gloss black plastic with metal covers on the speakers. It feels very high quality. I'm not an audio expert, but it definitely sounds better than my Timex cd player alarm clock.
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.
Great product. Easy to setup, bulletproof. Buy.
This is a very compact and sleek camera, light weight and small.It takes very good photos when good light is available. Not the right camera for low light conditions, the flash is not enough.Highly recommended if you are looking for a sleek camera!
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.
Looks good the price is right but have had nothing but problems with it since we bought it. ths batter never stays charged says 2.5 hrs and only gets 1 hr plus after you charge it it goes dead in a few hrs of not even using it
My brother brought this drive over my house a few days ago and said it was on sale at circuit city for $20. I went there saturday and caught the last day of the sale. Lucky me! The drive performs as advertised and transfers FAST. I think the first reviewer was using a USB 1.0 port instead of 2.0 port...or something like that as I filled up the drive with multiple files from multiple different folders from multiple different hard drives simultaneously (trying to make the process as slow as possible to test his/her claim) and still clocked in well under the 5 minute mark. Awesome design, awesome functionality, and the compression software gives you as much as 6GB of virtual space. I've tested it up to about 5.5GB so far with no file fidelity issues. Now that's saying something! Another quality Sony prouct. Too bad the sale is now over as $20 was really a steal.
I am very happy with this product. It works great. It's fast and quiet. No problems at all.And my mind is at ease because it automatically backsup my files everyday.
My HP 882C was still working great, kinda slow and it was really buggin me the way ink refills were almost $50. Time to get something that doesn't cost nearly $100 for both colour/black ink at the same time. Enter the Canon i560. This baby's fast, more quiet, inks about $20 for black and $20 for each of the 3 colour tanks. This is cool because you can just buy the colour that ran out instead of a complete tri-colour cartridge like my old HP.Borderless printing on prints with Canon's Easy Photo Print software. Easy web page printing with Canon's Easy Web Print software that intergrates itself with IE.4x6 prints turned out awesome in less than 30 secs, text came out crisp and black. Only con was the printer is a bit expensive at $149. When all was done and said...tax and extended warrenty that gives me free replacement for 2yrs the whole deal was just shy of $200cdn.
I work at a school and want to make sure my laptop doesn't "grow legs". It's not the best lock I've ever seen, but it does the job. My laptop is always here when I come back to my desk.
I like the earbuds so much that I replace my previous original IPOD earbuds. Its pink color bright up my spirit easily. Sound quality is decent too. Two cons:1. the silcon parts sometimes fall off, tough to find them.2. after half a year since I used it, one earbud does not sound any more. :(
Appeared to be HP original package, made in Malaysia. Ordered this on 10/8/2010. the expiration date shown on cartridge is 4/13/2012. Works fine. Wish free shipping, it's cheaper than buying at stores.
Contrary to the amazon item listing title, this player does NOT do SACD, as far as I can tell. There is no mention of it in the manual (or the product description) and there are no analog outputs out the back of the player, as you'd expect. It's POSSIBLE that the SACD surround sound is being sent out over the HDMI connection, but I doubt it.I guess SACD is yet another Sony system that they've thrown over. Remember Beta? Minidiscs? Sheesh.
Chalk up another 5 star to this amazing adapter. This was exactly what I needed to connect my XBox 360 to an older RCA Scenium HDTV that had only a DVI connection. The picture on my TV looks great!2 Cons I personally have that really don't warrant less than 5 stars:* If you have big fingers and thumbs it might be a little hard to tighten the screws down to your TV...BUT...you only have to do it once if you plan to keep it hooked up to the TV permanently.* The angle of the photo shown here on Amazon.com made it look smaller. It sticks out a bit longer from the TV in the back than what you might expect. You may be looking at an estimated 4 to 5 inch cable sticking out of the back of your TV (that's after the HDMI cable is plugged into the adapter) if you are planning to put your TV up against the wall as much as you can. If you are looking for something that doesn't stick out a lot I'd recommend just getting an HDMI to DVI cable without the adapter. (Although that would cost $30-40. If you already have an HDMI cable on hand then this is the obvious choice.)The reason I didn't give it a less-than 5 stars is the quality of this adapter along with the results I had on my TV completely outdoes any of the cons I personally had with it.
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.
Good product at a great price. It did not take long to arrive. I would recommend this filter it really does its purpose.
It's free when I bought a camera. And it fits the 18-55mm lens very well. And their customer service is very nice.
I also had trouble with "ghosts" - basically glare in photos taken with this filter. I never had that problem with other multi-coated products. I bought this filter for protection and to leave on all the time. It ruined most of the photos of my sister's wedding because there were light sources from every angle (flashes, indoor lights, etc). It was a huge disappointment. Actually you can see a very mild example of this in one of the submitted sample photos of a sunset by Kaushik Ghose "kghose". This is a mild form, mine were much worse. Unfortunately this lens filter is now worthless to me. So save your $10 and buy something that will actually work.
I purchased one of these first generation speakers off of eBay. It only lasted for around 2 months of maybe 20 hours use total before it broke. I would suggest not using Sonic Impact speakers at high volumes since it shakes around and scratches the surface of your table top with the rear stand. Also, it doesn't last long when it starts to rattle around. The sound can get incredibly loud without distortion though. However, doesn't last long and doesn't sound rich.
I just ordered my third pair of these in probably 4 or 5 years now. Lost the first set to a dog chewing incident and the most recent set to my own negligence.I've found them over the years to be very tough even if they look fragile. I certainly don't baby them and they have always been there to provide great sound. I do agree in part they at times lack bass response but I do feel this is partly due to both how well they are sealed in your ears and the quality of the audio you are listening to at the time. ER does offer a wide variety of sizes and material for the ear plug portion which I have found to be great in that I've had a very hard time getting regular ear bud style earphones to not fall out.The only real downside, which I think is not these earphones but this style of earphone, is the cleaning needed. Making sure the ear pieces stay clean so that the filters don't become impacted may be an issue for some depending on your level of earwax. I've personally found though that I like these enough to not mind a little extra maintenance.
Simply put I went through near a dozen pair of earphones (mostly buying in bulk from best buy and returning them) before settling on these (which I got from Amazon).Very comfortable, amazing accuracy, and I think the bass is great. Obviously you don't get the body moving base that you'd get from a good speaker system, but that's to be expected. Surprisingly, despite trying out some very expensive earphones, the second best set I've used are the ER-6i's that the ER-4P's replaced. Indeed, if you want to get your feet wet with regard to good earphones but don't want to jump all the way in I highly recommend ER-6i's as a starting point; excellent earphones whose minor apparent accuracy failings are small for their incredible price).I have not compared against the equivalent, slightly more expensive Shure's, though the general direction suggested in choosing among them is warmth (Shure's) vs. accuracy (Etymotic's). As I generally prefer accuracy on principle :) I chose the etymotics and am thrilled with them.(+)-Amazing accuracy-Amazing crispness-Amazing sound isolation (to the point that you may have no idea what's going on around you: be warned)(-)-You may have a hard time accepting the quality of sound that you get from just about any other speakers after adjusting to these.-A better clipping system could be designed for them, they essentially don't clip to a non-button down shirt. I often wear these when doing surgery and don't like any weight or tugging when I move my head; I often have actually taped the bifurcation point down to my chest to prevent this (though that may be me being a bit ocd - it's still an area of potential improvement)-After a long (>year) period of use one of the flanges started coming off and actually got stuck in my ear canal. Easy enough to remove, but annoying. This is an issue with just about any earphone I imagine and the ER-4P's come with plenty of flanges, etc. for replacement. I actually prefer the foam coverings now)Note: actually follow the instructions concerning insertion and removal of the earphones. It makes a big difference in sound quality and ease of removal (and wear and tear on earphones). Foam coverings probably provide greatest comfort to the greatest number of ears and best isolation, but choose as you will.Note 2: these earphones are excellent and I couldn't move back down easily, but if you're not sure how much you care about sound quality or are new to buying higher-end high-accuracy products I recommend starting with the much cheaper ~1/5 price Er-6i's or similar etymotic product. If you know you care about sound quality and acuracy then ER-4p's are wonderful1!!!
I have a small response to the post by andrew-s. A dvd player is not an amp or preamp, if you output your audio from the dvd player, whether it be to a receiver or tv, the device you connect the dvd player to will always be the device that controls the audio. The dvd player is merely a source, not a means to control the audio.I just wanted to leave everyone out there some fact about setting up a home theater system. Make sure you do your research when you are looking at putting together a system, there are magazines and online articles that will make every question you may have crystal clear.As a final note, I have not bought this unit yet, but it is #1 on my to-buy list. The optical audio and component video outputs are the major selling points for me.
You need to know how far your target is, plain and simple.The Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout Laser does just that in a compact, water resistant, lightweight package. This has a matte dark green rubberized finish which is weather resistant.The Yardage Pro Scout comes with a compact nylon case that can clip to the belt or clip from the bag. There is a lanyard to hang it off of your neck (I wouldn't advise it for golf but useful for hunting). A cleaning cloth for the lens is included.Operation is simple. Push the top button quickly for measuring distances or hold it down to 'scan' the field. The front button toggles between yards and meters - and it toggles between standard and >150 yard measurements to avoid closer objects. The unit stays on for 6 seconds and acquisition of distances is relatively quick. Obviously, use is limited by the steadiness of your hand with farther, smaller objects.With 6X magnification, you get more than enough range for common targets. If you're looking for an economical way to improve your game or speed up play by spending less time in the hazards, then this is for you.Its advantage over a GPS is that you can use it off of the course and you can even measure distances at the driving range instantly. If you want to browse the some of the GPS systems, here they are:GolfLogix The Best GPS for Golf, Simple & AccurateSonocaddie Golf GPS Range Finder with Belt Clip and Free Course DownloadsSureShot GPSiGolf GPS CaddieSky Golf - Sky Caddie SG3 GPSGPS Golf Pro - GPS Golf Pocket PC Range Finder System--------------However, with rangefinders there are no monthly fees to pay (such as in a Golf GPS) and accurate to 1 yard. You can look to other models but this one really does the job!Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 Laser RangefinderNikon Laser Caddy Rangefinder 500GNikon 440 ProStaff Laser Range Finder---This unit has the best combination of features, price, ease of use and reputation of a leader in laser rangefinder technology. Highly recommend.
I had no problem to store all images from my last trip, it really work very well and quickly
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.
I bought ther camera five days ago and was amazed at how easy it was to use. When I first saw all the options of the menu screen I thought I was in over my head. I just played around with them, and they were very self explanatory. The sound quality is great for an internal mic. The video quality is very good. I am very pleased with how clear the video is when I hook it to my TV and watch what I've shot. The zoom does get a little fuzzy at full throttle, but is very clear up until that point. Overall very good for the money
My story: Started with cheap polarizer. Used it for years. Then I bought this one. Now I know what a REAL polarizer will do - EVENLY COLORED SKIES! The cheap ones give uneven color in the sky. Yuck. Just skip the cheapie and go straight for the good stuff.
Bottom line: If you want the best product and don't mind paying a higher price and a larger sized rangefinder, buy the pinseeker.I purchased this product for myself for use on the golf course. I was drawn by the smaller size and price of this rangefinder when compared to the Bushnell Pinseeker I was considering. However, the pro scout needs to really "see" the flag and not just the pin (stick) for it to give a measurement in most cases. The Pinseeker seems to give distance to the pin only better. This item does well inside of 200 yards, when someone is on the green, or when the wind is blowing (allows bouncing off the flag itself). It still sometimes takes several laser shots to get a distance. I still like this product however. It takes some getting used to in order to make it work well, but it is not perfect. I like to use it to determine distince to the water hazard, a specific tree, etc. It is still very useful, but if money and size of the product are not hindrances, buy the Pinseeker.
everything here is based on the set costing 190$got my set yesterday and immediately set it the front speakers up, i hooked it up to my old onkyo 801 amp.it took about 30-60 minutes before i had the amp sounding like i wanted (all speakers set to small crossover at 150hz) i use the speakers for my pc, with the fronts on either side of my 24" monitor, and center under the monitor, sub is placed under the tablei noticed that the subwoofer uses an 82W woofer unit (not quite 230 as advertised) , power consumption is rated at 140w, but there is two large capacitors in the sub so its likely that the amp can output 230w as the specs say, i tried some different music and when you play medium to high volume bass intensive music, it rattles, it is the front grille which can be pried off with a flathead screwdriver quite easily with no damage to the fabric...once removed the sound is very good even at high volume, but the sub looks ugly without the grille, will have to experiment with adding some foam where the plastic grille meets the wooden boxnow i havent tried the system with the surround speakers, but a quick look with a flashlight under the fabric, revealed that theres no tweeter, only what i guess is a 3 1/8" cone fullrange speaker, its not a deal breaker for me if the fullrange unit does it job ok....but they should have changed the specs to reflect that no tweeter is used, maybe thats the reason for its price drop ?with the 3 front speakers and sub playing, it sounds better than any pc speaker setup i have ever heard, even some very pricey ones like the logitech 5500, and creative gigaworks (5.1)i would have liked a little more sound from the tweeters, but most amps can add treble to suit your liking....i have tried alot of music at various levels, and for the price the system is VERY good....my aperion 6 series speakers sounds way better than these onkyos, but then the aperions cost me $3500, so its not fair to compare to those, for the price i think they are great, i tried the klipsh 300HD system as well they cost around 330$ and sounded marginally better with some music, but they didnt sound 140$ worth better, unless you want smaller speakersmovies sounds pretty good too, the sub is able to handle explosions and such very nice, and the center offers clear speech....again no match for my aperion setup but very good for 190$at 300+$ i would only have given it 3 stars due to lacking tweeters in the surround speakers, but i give it 4 stars because of the price and is worth every penny. i will update once i get the surrounds mounted
I am very pleased with the Sony headphones. The sound quality is great and they are more comfortable than the headphones that came with my ipod. The only negative about the headphones would be that the short wire on the left ear did take some time to get use to.
Great deal! You can't go wrong with this SDHC card. Try finding an 8GB card for this price at Target or WalMart! Works great!
the item never worked and when i went to the product site, the site didnt offer any answers as to why it didnt work
Not the absolute best sound quality I've ever experienced from a pair of headphones, but they are very nice for their MSRP.
arrived in mail on time just as advertised would buy again as this is exactly what I expected based on description
As I understood this product from the Oprah show, all appliances plugged into this strip turn off and draw no power when "off".......Be aware that it does not work quite that way and will not save you as much power as you might think[very little, actually]. A "Control device" such as a TV must be plugged into the "control device outlet" and thus is always on in the "Standby mode" drawing power, waiting for a command, for instance, from your remote control. Other devices, such as, DVD player or VHS player cannot be operated unless the "Control Device" is turned "On"[This is okay], but others such as CD player or Stereo Receiver cannot be turned on unless "Control Device"[TV] is turned on, thus these must be plugged into a "live", or "always on" outlet.........Just be aware of this before you buy......It should be fine for PC peripherials.......
It is a great camera for the price. I do, however, miss not having a viewfinder, especially outdoors in bright light.The quality is great, I gotten great shots with it. My usage is personal photos, not professional, hence all my need other than the veiwfinder are met and exceeded.Love it.
Let me preface this review by stating a couple of things:1) I really wanted the Bose QC2's, but who wants to spend $300 on headphones?2) I have VERY small ear canals, so I didn't think these would work.3) I like great sound but don't need perfection.So I purchased the Shure E2c's and the Etymotic ER6's at the same time and got the chance to test them head-to-head during a recent trip to Atlanta from San Jose, CA. A straight 4 hour flight with my iPod and two different sets of noise isolating ear phones - perfect opportunity to make a call.I'll give you the bottom line first: I am buying the Bose QC2's in a week or so. Neither of these ear phones fit me well enough to call them perfect, but that is the ONLY reason I'm not keeping one of them.And if I had to choose one or the other, I'd pick the Shure E2c's - based strictly on ability to reproduce my music faithfully. The Etymotic phones actually sound great as well - in fact, there is no real difference in sound quality. Both sets offered clear, sharp sound. The Etymotics had better bass response, but only barely, and the Shures needed much less power to enjoy (what I mean is that the Etymotics needed 3/4 volume to be as loud as the Shures at 1/2 volume setting).The noise isolation abilities seemed to lean towards the Shures as well, but that is probably more a factor of my ear canals than anything else. Suffice to say both worked well in reducing airplane noise to a tolerable level.Both phones fit okay with the smallest fittings, but neither was fabulous for me. The Shure wiring was really cool - I liked having the cables (which are MUCH more sturdy than the Etymotic's) wrap back over the ears. But the Shures are much larger than the Etymotics and thus a bit more annoying to wear for long periods.For my money, as I said earlier, the Shure E2c's are just a bit better than the Etymotic ER6's, based solely on sound generation - they make more of it than the ER6's. The ER6 is a bit better base solely on ease of use (the Shures are a little harder to insert). It is a toss up on sound quality - you won't be dissapointed in either.
I ordered a cable from this company and did not get what I ordered, when I tried to inform them I received emails that were not nice.I would be very careful.
This card along with its big brother - the 16GB card - provide excellent storage for tons of pohtos and vidos on the T1i.
Handsome design. My only complaint is that it seems to require quite a bit of coffee in order to make a good-tasting cup. It doesn't perk but rather, boils the water so that it runs over the grounds just once. Maybe if it actually perked it would pick up more of the flavor and also give my kitchen that morning-coffee smell that I love.
Remodeled our house a couple of years ago (Down to studs et al.) and installed a structured wiring system. Originally installed a Leviton router and switches. They were somewhat expensive but I thought I might as well as stay in the Leviton line as most of my other components were Leviton. After having gone through 2 routers and multiple switches I gave up and went with a D-link router and this switch. Couldn't be happier so far, no need to daisy chain, much less expensive, and system is performing great. Had to do some minor mods to this box to get it to mount up to my Leviton Structured Media Center but no big deal.
I purchased this warranty for a Palm handheld. The touch screen failed within a month and I was told I had to go under the manufacturers warranty. Palm repaired the touch screen 2x under their warranty and replaced the handheld when the touch screen failed again. Now the touch screen failed again but the Palm warranty had expired. I called New. The customer service people were pleasant but not very helpful. There was a problem because Palm had replaced the original handheld. They said I should have gone through New for service. I told them I had but New had said I had to go through Palm while under Palm's warranty. Catch 22. They eventually agreed to repair the handheld. Easy, right?? Wrong!! It seems New farms out their repair services to various other companies. I was told I would receive a mailing label and instructions via email from this company. When I did not receive the email I was told it takes a business day, then 2 business days, then 3 and so on. Here we are 6 business days out and no return instructions or label. I even turned my spam filter off to be sure I was not losing it. New simply says it is now out of their hands. However, they will not give me any information about the repair company so I can contact them directly. What a runaround. I asked how long it would take to repair once I did get the proper emails and I was told probably a couple of months. What a waste of money!!
Pros:Works well, reception has been spot on.Cons:More expensiveWorks with only one remote at a time
If you are looking for to charge you iPod with out being connect to the computer the is the perfect charger, it's very convenient for very busy people ,the seller for these item was SF PLANET which provide with excellent costumer service and fast delivery.
If you want a router with no wireless, this is the one to get. Just plug in the Internet connection from your cable or ADSL modem, then plug in your PCs, DVD player, etc. Everything works, no configuration necessary.
Superbly constructed in typical HP high end quality. Easy setup and seamless wireless integration into my Mac system (go online for latest software). Printing is fast and excellent quality with very good ink managment.Overjoyed with purchase after 5 mos.
It's a good deal. It would have been impossible to build a system with similar specs for the money. The wireless KB/Mouse works very well. The keyboard is excessively noisy though.That said, there are a few other problems. The integrated Video is very, very weak. But that's OK. I realized that as I ordered it and ordered an PNY nVidia 7900 GS 256 MB PCI-E card at the same time. Once installed and decent speakers and monitor are attached it's a really good gaming rig.Vista. Ughh. Not ready for prime time. Looking forward to Service Packs One and Two. Quite quickly Vista stopped autoplaying CD/DVD media and had to be restored. Microsoft has yet to release an Autoplay repair tool for Vista.The usual OEM bloatware comes pre-installed. Get rid of it is my advice.
I bought this to connect two shotgun mics to my camcorder.It worked flawlessly. One great little thing is that the two endpoints are labeled 'Ring' and 'Tip&#34; making it easier to set up your mic's as Left and Right.
Been using these ribbons to print on CDs and DVDs for a good while now. These lastest ones work as well as all the others!
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
Great price for 4GB in 2 sticks. Shipped faster than estimated.Works perfectly. No problems; good deal!
I bought these for when I go shoot a few rounds with my rifle or use my power tools for an extended period of time. When I had them in for my 30.30 They reduced the noise to about a .22's loudness.
I spent 2 hours with Viking support trying to get this device to work. I have a new lap top with a USB mouse connected no problems (Plug &amp; play had no problems). I was told by support that the CD that came with the reader was defective. The software from the web did not help. I am sending it back today, with a very strong letter to Viking.I have one work for plug &amp; play devices that don't work - JUNKThe rating should be O Stars
I bought this for my grandfather and he loves it! He had a stroke a number of years ago, so he can really only operate simple electronics. He has no problems getting this to work, so it is extremely user friendly! He also says the sound quality is good and that the headphones are very comfortable.
I don't know what these other folks are whining about, it's a $45 amp, I guess they thought they were getting a $500 amp instead of this $45 amp, I dunno... This amp serves it's purpose well and rocks the hell out of my daughters VW Cabrio. It's driving four 6.5" and two 6" subs in a custom box I built for her VW. The system now sounds waaaaayyyy bigger than it actually is after the addition of this amp and installing it was a piece of cake too. Clear and easy to understand instructions. I'm probably going to buy another one of these amps and hold on to it so I can put into my Jeep when I buy it.
Nice case for my Casio Exilim camera, with a little extra room. Black leather. Button closure.
I used this one on Nikon D60 SLR. My friend bought this one for his Panasonic point-n-shot camera and it works fine too.Pros: store 500+ photo when the setting was in RAW format, and 1K + photo when the setting was in fine format. Accessing time was good.Cons: Writing time was not as fast as Sandisk extreme III. But this one saved me lots of $$. Shipping was slow. My friend ordered his 1 day later than mine but received it 2 days earlier.Overall, this one is recommended.
The power went out on my deck and Samsung won't even sell the necessary parts to an authorized reseller. I called to tell them and they said I would be getting a call from a NJ office. That was 4 months ago. I have not been at all satisfied with their customer service at all!
I can't tell you much more than what other members have described.But one look and read of the 1DsMkII reviews by hundreds of members currently running to get theirs vs a new 5D2 is simply amazing.There are now over 121 pages of how many people love this machine, andI probably should not be showing this[...]Every positive word you read is true about this marvel.I just did a wedding with over 1800 shots, and the battery nevershowed signs of needing a charge. Plus it did all the action practice the day before.
If you are looking for amazing bass sound, look no further. I'm listening to these as i write, and they are beyond belief. The bass could not be better, and they are very comfortable. I really don't know what else to say. they are very worth the money
I got really a good deal when I bought this item. However, I became very unhappy with it as soon as I opened a box.Number one issue I noticed first was the weight. Product was pretty heavy. This was a gift for my wife and she totally wasn't happy with it.Number tow issue was functionality. This item was very NOT user-friendly. I could continue on and on, but I totally didn't like it and sold it. Finally bought my wife an ipod, which she loved a lot.
PROS:Installed under Windows XP MCE in less than 10 minutes.Picture quality is pretty good (using S-Video feed from my satellite set-top box).Drivers installed with no problem at all and I was able to pause live tv as well as record TV programs.CONS:As an audio fanatic, I hold great value to good quality of sound and unfortunately, this is where this card failed my criteria.As a satellite subscriber, all my audio is wired with optical cables and coax cables. This guarantee the delivery of digital audio accross the entire system as satellite is 100% digital.for some reason this card (and actually all TV cards) offers 2 RCA inputs for audio. This means that whatever you record is converted to 2 analog channels - NO DOLBY DIGITALI wonder why they are not using the audio card on the pc as a resource for the audio. most pc's today comes with digital audio input.CONCLUSION:While I would love to see TV cards with digital audio input I think for this price this card is an excellent value.There's another detailed review by "Harvey Ramos" named: "Great Low Cost Option, November 1, 2005" that you may want to read as well.P.S: This is the Windows XP Media Center Edition version of the card. You must have all your hardware (video card, CPU, Remote control etc..) supported by Windows XP MCE, otherwise this card will not work correctly.Also this version comes with no remote control (the assumption is that you already have one) and a fairly simple installation guide.
Got this as a replacement for my old units that started to malfunction after 7 years in good use, dirt, grime, snow and the elements. The transmitted signal is strong but the main receiver has a mind of its own. In any case 300' range is a false claim, they barely work over 100' unless positioned close to the garage itself. But 100' is a lot of range in a typical house with walls, unless you live down a bowling lane, where it may just clock 300' as line of sight with no obstructions.Actually the technology has not changed or there is no product enhancement in last 7 years since my first set. Installation is a breeze and a double sided tape does the trick, no screws. Position the sensor at least with 1/8" ground clearance, so the unit does not actually hit the concrete slab in the garage, especially if using screw mount, as you will definitely crack the mounting holes, without this precaution.Do not position the main receiver behind too many walls, the signal will just not penetrate and will attenuate through lot of walls and obstructions. Remember radio waves do not bend around corners.Best position is at a central part of the house where all units can transmit equally to a mid positioned receiver.Battery life is good but to preserve the signal strength needs a default replacement every year. The main unit blinks when the battery gets low. No complaints so for, these units have worked great and would recommend this as an essential, if you fear your garage doors going up in the middle of the night.Once you have these installed it is difficult to be without them. They do a great job!
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 bought these headphones two months ago and I just discovered today that one side doesn't work. It makes me sad because the sound quality was very good. However since they don't last long I don't recommend getting these. I only give two stars because the sound was good for the time it lasted.
We bought this as a Christmas gift for our parents. They have really enjoyed it and say that the picture quality is fantastic, but they have had trouble figuring out how to play videos on it. They are still trying to figure it out...perhaps it just doesn't work with digital camera videos?
Do not buy this item or any similar T.V. from mitsubishi they do not back up the product. 1080P only over firewire not HDMI then they treat you less than human on the phone. No documentation in manual about 1080p this T.V. is black eye for the company. So mad that I trusted name brand to get bait and switched. The memory cards do not support new cards. Wasted $2500 when I could have bought a cheap version with HDMI. SHAME ON MITSUBISHI! NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY FROM YOU!
Item did not work straight out of the box. Bought a Sandisk Extreme instead, works great.
our coffee pot is very easy to use. makes very good coffee no matter whose brand we buy . cheap or expensive. we are very pleased with it.
The slingbox is an amazing piece of technology and works great for me.However, when I was contemplating purchasing my slingbox, I asked several sources whether multiple computers could access the slingbox. The answer I got from everyone was that you could use the slingbox on an unlimited number of computers. Apparently, I asked the wrong question. It can be accessed from any computer with slingplayer software, however, only one computer can access it at a given time. Coming from a family of rabid UK basketball fans, I had envisioned family members living in areas of the county that don't recieve all of the games being able to watch the games in realtime online. Unfortunately, only one person at a time can access my slingbox. I write this simply to keep anybody with a simliar idea from expierencing the same frustration I have.
At first when I got this bag I was a little concerned about the size. It doesn't seem like it would fit nearly as much gear in it as it claims. But the more you use it, the more you figure out how to best use the available space. At this point, I have a canon 70-200 f/2.8, 430ex w/ stofen, 1d body, sigma 24-70mm f/2.8, canon 1.4x and 2x converters, a bunch of flash cables, 5 CF cards, manuals, and assorted goodies in the back pocket. I put my lens hoods on the strap. As I said, it is certainly capable of holding all this equipment.With my canon backpack when I filled it to the brim I was always worried about the zipper breaking, but the lowepro is very well made, and durable. I feel very confident with its design and strength. The shoulder strap is thick, the buckles strong, and the zipper can certainly take a beating.The built in CF card wallet as well as the rain cover are great features. The rain cover is sewn into a small pocket in the bottom of the bag, so if it starts raining just pull it out and slip it over. You do have to undo the strap to completely cover everything though.There is also a zipper on the top of the bag to reach in and pull out whatever you need on the go, but I don't really feel this is needed. Most of the time just unbuckle the top and unzip it (if you even choose to do so, I find the buckle works fine on its own) to get whatever you need, but there have been some instances where this has been a little handy.The shoulder strap is a very important part about a bag like this, especially if you are going to be cramming it full of equipment. The padding is thick and keeps your shoulder comfortable.All in all, after getting over the small appearance of the bag, I have found it to be amazing. It's a great size to carry around, with just enough room for my necessities when shooting sports.
Obviously Sony created this from the HC1 to appeal to more consumers that don't give a rip about having shotgun or wireless mics. I don't regret getting this. My son's birth is all in HD and looks tremendous. As I got better at editing, I started getting work from clients to do video (I am a web and graphic designer), so I immediately saw the need to have a camera with better audio functionality, so I purchased the HC1 as well, and now I use both...the HC3 for video only and as a backup camera. The HC3 is great to get started in videography, and hard to beat for great home movies. If you don't have a Mac with Final Cut (Express or Pro, it doesn't matter), then don't bother getting this camera. Get a nice DV camera that you can edit with some cheap $100 movie editing software. If you want to do it right, get a Mac, and everyone will think you are a friggin genious because your movies look so good.Overall, a great camera. No motor noise with Sony's shotgun mics (I've tried them all). I will say that if you get this camera, you MUST MUST MUST get Sony's Bluetooth mic. AWESOME quality, and you can use for interviews and weddings. Really good.
Having used the Sony Fontopia MDR-EX71SL for about 6 months I made the change to Shure with the purchase of the E2C headphones. I can easily say that these headphones blow the sony's away. I've heard some people complaining about the poor bass response and thereby concluding that these are crummy. I would have to disagree with that conclusion. While the bass response is not overwhelming, the rest of the audio spectrum is crystal clear. Vocals and instruments are dramatically cleaner. When listening to high-quality mp3 rips, these give me the impression of being in the studio.Who these are good for:1) People who value sound quality over bass2) People who listen to audiobooks3) People who want to tune out the outside environment (these are awesome for doing work and working out...you really can't hear anything other than your music)Who this is not good for:1) People who listen to a lot of rap and only care about booming bassQualities1) Superior sound quality vs. anything sony makes2) Quality of wires and connectorsWeaknesses1) Price - I got these for $60 from buy.com...don't think I would pay $1002) The ear pieces take a little getting used to, but that's not really a weaknessComments- Booming bass does not equal sound quality.
My first 5k race, at halfway point my chip was exactly calibrated as the race markers.
This product is great - not only does it eliminate the long cord that came with the Treo, it also charges the device. One less cable, one less charger and a perfect solution.
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.
I purchased these from a local retailer (Audio Perfection in Minneapolis, MN). Grado is all they carry, so I could have any headphone I wanted, as long it was from Grado :-) Really, they were quite insistent on this point and talked me into a lengthy audition session.So, I came back to the store with my MacBook Pro (late 2010 model) with NuForce uDac-2 DAC fed by Channel D's Pure Music audio engine and a collection of Apple Lossless tracks (Redbook and high-resolution). I've since upgraded to the asynchronous USB model (which is a surprising improvement - you can read my review of the NuForce uDAC-2SE for details):NuForce Icon uDAC-2 (Red) Special Edition (with Asynchronous USB)The salesman from Audio Perfection in Minneapolis (Eric - a great guy) brought out three Grado models:1. Prestige Series SR325is Headphones2. RS-2i3. RS-1iOf course, every good salesman knows that the customer will always go for the middle-priced model - which is what I did :-) That aside, I spent about an hour and a half listening to the above headphones with my laptop, while Eric setup a movie for my daughter to watch in another room.The SR325is cans weren't bad, but they are simply outclassed by the other two models - the difference is immediately obvious and one doesn't need more than a few seconds of listening to pick the winner.The RS-2i and RS-1i are close in sound quality - both sets have incredible definition, separation of instruments, tight, fast-attacking bass and great sibilance. The clarity of the vocals was something I've never heard before in a headphone. In fact, when friends listen to these, that is usually the comment I hear: "...I can really understand the lyrics...".But, as other reviewers have pointed out, the difference just wasn't enough to push me into an additional $200.00 for the RS-1i - so I went for the RS-2i.This was a few months ago and the headphones sound as great now as they did then - no buyers remorse, whatsoever. However, I've stopped using them at work and went back to my Bose QC-15 cans. For active listening, the Bose models sound like muffled dixie cups - really, it's sad to compare the two, side-by-side. If you are reading this and thinking: "...oh, here's another guy bashing Bose...", I challenge you to listen and compare with a pair of high-end headphones (Sennheiser, Grado, Audio Technica, whatever).But I really need the noise canceling at client sites and the Grados are an open air design - all sound comes out and all sound goes in from the surrounding environment. You need to be aware of this if you are going to use these in an office environment for background listening.Worse, however, is the comfort level - the Grado cans simply hurt after a couple of hours. My ears get sore and the top of my head gets irritated by the headband. The Bose QC-15s are wearable for 8 hours at a time. I've worn these for many overseas flights and wear them for 4 hours at a time while working.So, 5 stars for the Grado RS-2i on the sound quality, but be aware of their limitations for background listening over long periods.
I love these cables. I can't tell you how many network cables I have that are missing the latch. It always seemed to be a very bad design. I'm sure they just stole the telephone design which worked well but then you don't go unplugging your telephone all the time. With all the lan products out there it is a little late to change the connector but at least with a product like this you can get more life out of your cables. The cables themselves seem a little heavy duty so if you are looking for a light weight travel cable this is definitely on the heavier duty side.
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
Roomy, well designed camera backpack that accommodates a laptop as well. The strap that goes across the hips/ low back helps distribute the weight of heavy cameras and lenses with minimal strain on the back and shoulders. Feels very secure and comfortable. Velcro pads move to design the interior space to fit your own mix of lenses and cameras.
Good Quality . Better Picture, Great Sound. All in All best purchase i made from Amazon yet!!!!
It works perfectly fine. I got this product cause my wireless router ports were all used up and needed more for my pc, and blu-ray player, and xbox 360, and works fine. Only problem I have is the power cord doesn't fit in the Switch port it keeps slipping out. But I just tied it with some string and its good enough for me as long as it works. xD I'm sure if I returned it and got another one it would work alot better. I Prob just got a faulty one :(
I've done way too much comparing and searching for the best mp3 player, I feel it is my duty to now write something down for posterity's sake.You are like me if you don't want to waste over $200 on a music player. I can't understand putting that much money into portable music. Okay, I could spend more, but why? My computer holds my music library just fine, and I'm okay with swapping my music around. Not a problem, especially since I'm saving $100-$300.Okay, here's the lowdown with this player.Best Features:1. Compatible with iTunes. Download all the new firmware updates and the new iTunes driver from the Rio website and your set. Oh, as long as all your music is in mp3 format. The iTunes default is AAC, but you can change that easy enough. Right-click the songs you want to convert and "convert to mp3." I'm doing my entire library right now (it'll be working all night). If you have your music in iTunes and want to keep it in AAC format, but don't want to pay more than $200 for a player, let's keep our fingers crossed that Apple will keep the price down for this new flash player that they're coming out with in a couple of weeks. Otherwise, AAC isn't used by any other players that I could find.2. Radio. The radio works just fine. Yes, yes, I know that a million people have complained about how it has a horrible radio, but Rio must have fixed it or something because I don't understand what all the whining is about. I'm out in the Alaskan wilderness right now (no kidding), and I'm picking up all my stations just fine.3. Expandable memory. Don't need to waste time on this too much, but I like it never the less. As memory prices come down, I'll add to my player.4. Stopwatch. It shows total time, average lap time, and the two previous laps. Also, when you finish a lap it tells you how close you were to your previous lap (+2.02, -1.27). I'd recommend though, that if you are really into lap times then you rely on a wristwatch. The numbers are small and I can't figure out how to view more than two laps at a time. It's great for total time though, which is what I use it for. I wouldn't be able to see all the laps anyway, since I keep it on my arm.5. Armband. Sturdy and works great.Bad news1. There's no random. {Never mind, I found it. Menu>Settings>Playback>Shuffle On}2. The playlist feature on the player will not work unless you use the Rio software. iTunes playlists will not work.3. Does not work with AAC format, which is the iTunes default. (read above to learn how to convert to mp3)4. I wish that it was made out of higher quality plastic. I'm going to be rough on it, and I'm worried about the buttons breaking.5. Difficult to navigate music using only one hand. If you use your left hand you can operate the play buttons and the volume with your thumb, but if you aren't careful you block the screen. I'm not sure how Rio expected the player to be manipulated.Conclusion:A solid middle of the road player. Looks cool, works as expected, very happy with it.(((Update:)))Returned it for an iPod Shuffle. Shuffle offers four times as much memory storage for the same price, can't beat that! And the iPod will work better with iTunes.
I bought this sub because of all the reviews but when i got it and plugged it in its sounds like a piece of crap. The bass is wayyyy to muddy. If you like deep bass in your music this sub is NOT for you. It looks like a well be selling this sub
A good camera overall. Eats up batteries like crazy. I would recommend arechargeable battery unit.
I have been using this backpack daily for 2 years. I have loaded it with so many books and other stuff that by all rights it should have the handle or shoulder straps pull apart. But it's still going strong.
This product performs exactly the way it is described on Amazon. I was not having the greatest luck using the SB-600 flash at any angle. It always seemed that something was missing. I started reading photography blogs and found a couple of recommendations for this product. I am very impressed with the results so far. With the flash angled at 60 degrees the harsh shadows behind are minimized, but the features up front remain nicely lit.
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.
Wow! Upon opening the box (today in fact!!) I was seriously surprised at the quality/durable/sturdy feel this umbrella has. I mean it really is a fantastic item!! I have absolutely no complaints about it. Calumet for the win! ;PTesting it out, it is quite effective too. I'm more of a self-taught photo enthusiast, than a real professional, so perhaps I don't know many other products to compare its work with. But the white shoot-through umbrella softens your light as claimed, and with the black/silver covering attached, it bounces the light back out giving you a nice bright lighting, also as claimed. It does what it was made for.An extra added bonus, which I did not know about until I opened the package (so surprise to me!) was that it came with its own carrying bag (more like a covering really). I really like how the umbrella fits into it, and how the bag secures. It keeps everything tighty and smaller; and its easy to get the umbrella out and everything. So again, nothing but good recommendations from me.IS IT hard to get the black/silver cover off of the white umbrella? Nope. Very easy to do. Took me a brief second to figure out how it actually popped off, but you simply pull off the ends then slip it off the top. Putting the cover back on is a bit more time consuming than taking it off, but it's not an impossible task to accomplish. If you want to save time, you can always just attach a few of the tips, rather than all of them.Umbrella opens and closes wonderfully. It's smooth and slides, and locks securely. So great mechanics, no complaints there either. Again, its a sturdy feeling umbrella.The umbrella's shaft can also unscrew, so you can shorten the length by half. Not sure if this is necessary for what I need, but perhaps you'd care to know :) I actually didn't know it could do this, until I read the little tag that comes with the umbrella's bag. It's so you can place the umbrella closer to your subject apparently. Haven't had a chance to try that out yet. But it unscrews nicely and screws back on securely. You can barely notice the segment-line.I should mention briefly that the stretchers are of a slightly lower quality metal (or they're just not as thick and glossy as other parts) than the shaft, tips, and runner. But it's no big deal. I didn't even notice this till I touched them. But they work great, so there's really nothing to complain about here.Nice enough sewing job on the seams (won't say perfect, but usable); I don't think it should unravel on me, not unless I use this umbrella irresponsibly and throw it across the room several times a week for a few years or something...which I don't plan on doing ;PThough, it would have been nice to see a SLIGHTLY stronger sewing job near the end nib things (the tips of the umbrella) that attach the black/silver cover to the white umbrella, only because you have to kind of bend the black/silver cover's tips back to slip them over the tips of the white umbrella...not sure how long that will last over extended use. I don't think they'll rip out really, they seem pretty sturdy...would just have preferred something slightly more reassuring, but that's probably just me trying to be picky. Perhaps a few practice runs and I'll figure out how to do this task more effectively. But again, this is such a slight issue I'm bringing up. The umbrella is totally worth buying.Size is nice for what I need to do. I bought two of these 36" ones to do small still-life photography (like small products and things).So the final verdict from me is: If you need a white shoot-through and a reflective umbrella that is 36" in diameter for your photography, buy this umbrella, you won't be disappointed. The price can't be beat either (Well, I bought it when they had a sale going, so that's why am saying that. It seems that the regular price is now back on, $33.99; which, honestly, I think is a reasonable trade for the quality. But keep a look out for Calumet sales! Cause anybody would prefer paying less for something worth more...but at least you know it's worth the $33.99, in my opinion anyway). The quality is, again, fantastic. I can see me using this for many many years to come-so am sure there is someone else out there, like me, who will have the same great experience with this product.By the way, the product photo does not do this umbrella justice. It's nicer in person :)Salute to Calumet's quality AND service! Had good service from them too :)
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.
The Jensen JF25 Headphones are very well designed. This headphones fits you very well, with the help of the self-adjusting headband. It will adjust to your head and will fit right on your ears. You will also notice that they feel lightweight but yet solid and very comfortable. With people saying that it hurt your ears after wearing them for a long period of time, I find it to be very comfortable still.The volume control is very convenient and the mute button is a nice addition. The only thing I don't like about this headphone is that you have to press and hold down the mute button for it to work. It's kind of point less when there's already a volume control button. The volume control knob is very well designed, IMHO. The JF25 headphones have a single cord design, reducing tangling and knotting. Jensen also provides a lifetime warranty. A 1/4" adapter is also included.These headphones provides a good full-range sound and a powerful but yet clear bass. When you turn up the volume, the sounds doesn't crack and are still crisp and clear. Overall, the sound quality is very good for the price.The Jensen JF25 Headphones are very comfortable and the sound quality is very good. The control on the headphones gives you quick access to volume and mute button. If you are on a budget and want the best value for your money then I would highly recommend this headphones. They are worth your money and more.
This heatsink (HS) is a great cooler in operation BUT you have to install it first. I have an ASUS P5K motherboard and installation of the HS was nearly impossible. I had to remove my case power supply to gain hand access to one of the fasteners. The HS radiator is so large that there is no room to get your fingers down to the fastener. Like I said, after installation it cooled as expected. It is a good buy, just be prepared for a little hand-wringing and frustration during installation.
I decided to purchase this lens for my Canon 600d (EOS Rebel T3i) after using the $100 50mm 1.1.8 lens for so long. The 10-22 will give you much more room--and I mean nice wide shots. I am starting film school this summer and I wanted to have a nice picture quality to my films. The images are crisp and in focus. Very pleased! I highly recommend this lens--it is well worth the $$$!
This product was awful. It provided horrible quality sound, horrilbe quality usage on voice activation, and an all around bad experience.
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.
(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).
I was looking for a wide angle lens, mainly for architecture and baseball stadiums and I have to say this is exactly what I was looking for. It gets nice and wide and takes in everything I need it to with sharpness and high quality pictures. I have a Nikon D40 and the auto focus works perfectly with it. I used this lens mainly in the low range of 17mm but I have shot at 35mm with the same results. Its a great lens and I would recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive super wide angle lens.
These headphones are as stated precision and comfortable to boot. You will notice every nuance and deviation from the norm for the music being played, flat as a pancake. Sweet! But there is a lot of music out there poorly done.I'm likin um!
I just received this theater system yesterday and it is wonderful. I found it very easy to setup, the directions are very easy to follow and understand even if you aren't electronically inclined. Plus the manual isn't a 100 page book you have to read to learn how to run the system.I love the design of the system also. Panasonic made the DVD 5 disc changer look really cool by making the front of it look like a mirror. Also around the volume knob, it glows with blue light when you turn the system on. The speakers are silver and have a nice design. The tall (long) speakers are the front speakers and the smaller ones go in the back of the room. The nice thing is that all the speakers are capable of hanging on the wall. Also, poles that are attached to the tall front speakers (as shown in the picture) can be used for the back speakers instead if you like. So there are options with this system.The performance of the system is amazing and at the price I got it for, you CAN"T go wrong. The DVD player is quick when changing discs and quiet. There are also a lot of setup options. You can ajust the subwoofer level from the remote, many different picture views, sound settings for cd's, and speaker adjustments to name a few. Also, there are tons of inputs for you extra devices. I have the VCR and 3 game systems hooked up to it. I also liked the fact that it had the option for component cable hook ups for the TV. I bought some of those cables last night and the picture does look better. I love the subwoofer. It's pretty hefty but definately worth it. There are 4 different bass levels you can set it on and it is POWERFUL. I put in The Chronicles of Riddick and it shook the floor and my cat hid for the rest of the night. You have to be careful though. I live in an apartment and the bass can be heard clearly and heavily outside the apartment and I didn't have the volume up very loud at all. But with the subwoofer adjustment, you can find a setting that works best for you.I suggest this product for everyone. It works so great and it's such a good value for the money that I'm telling all my friends about it.
I purchased this CD changer from Amazon as Christmas present for my father. Unfortunately, my father later reported that it didn't work properly. On my next visit, I was able to confirm that the unit doesn't recognize most CDs, all of which play correctly in my car deck or in my home changer. A few CDs will work, but for most you can fill the entire carousel and the display continues to read, "No Disc". Also unfortunate is the fact that my father lives a few hundred miles away, which is going to make it difficult for me to get the unit serviced at a Yamaha factory service center. The closest service center is 70 miles away from my father's home.I like Yamaha as a company, and I own many, many Yamaha musical instruments and electronic components. I also realize that the changer I bought is not representative of Yamaha quality; clearly this one has a defect. At the same time, when a defective unit is allowed to leave Yamaha's factory, they deserve to get "dinged" for it. Also, as advice to those making purchases on Amazon, it is important that purchases be inspected within 30 days of receipt, as Amazon will only accept returns for that short period. This is true for all purchases, including defective items.
I realize that this item is specifically geared towards HD TV's, but there are settings that allow you to use this converter with an "analog" TV. The only problem with not having an HDTV is that you will not be able to see the ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) menu's thus making the device worthless.My goal was to reduce the additional cost that my cable provider (Time Warner) charges me per extra box ($11.00 per additional box). I figured that in two years I will have paid the equivalent of a new converter thus that's why I looked at this model.I already pay for premium channels and wanted to have my own box so that I wouldn't have to give the evil Time Warner more money they don't deserve. It didn't work. :(I have a friend who used to work for Time Warner and she told me that although it's legal to have your own converter, cable companies can lock down the devices one can use for their cable service. This means that any converter other than theirs will not work.
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.
I read all the reviews about bad focus and softness, and also all the high ratings, and decided to go for it anyway. The lens focuses fine on both my 20 and 40d. It's real fast wide open, even a big difference over the 50mm f1.8. Color and contrast are nice, I don't really see any light fall off on the edges from a practical standpoint. It is a wee bit soft wide open, but I can't imagine someone getting a lens like this who doesn't post process; a little sharpening and it's dead on. The focus motor is quick and quiet. The lens is solid and firm in all respects, comes with a hood and a decent case. I think the focal length is nice on a crop cam, the 50mm is too close in most cases indoors. The blur is pleasing (bokeh). Go for it, you won't be unsatisfied.
i love the camera it takes good picture it's just to big for my wifes pursebut for what i wanted it for is to take close up pictures on my wedding for the guest book but i get marry in april so until then i cant say, yet i did do some trials and the printer work so good and the pictures came out lovely, and clear, so she's happy with the camera for that part, but if you want a camera to carry around maybe you got to get a smaller one besides that,it's a good buy
I bought this camera for my wife's birthday, and we were impressed by its small size and numerous features, but when we compared its pictures to the pictures taken by a friend's Canon Elph, we realized we'd sacrificed quality for size. Since the most important thing to us was the quality of the pictures, we returned this camera and bought the larger Elph. I still give this camera four stars because it's not a huge difference in picture quality and it is the slimmest camera I've ever seen.
I just recently bought one of these cameras (actually bought two of them), when I ran across them in the bargain bin at the local Wal-mart. Picked them up pretty cheap. Had been looking for a small cheap digital camera and these seem to fit the bill. Prior to getting this camera, I looked at another cheap one that was being sold as an impulse item next to the cash registers - a really small digital camera that was on a key ring. Anyway the price for the Batman camera was in the same range and it had a number of other features that the other camera didn't. Anyway, that's how I came to buy this thing.Now for my thoughts on the camera itself. The packaging states that this camera is suitable for kids 5 and up. I'm not sure that is the case. The camera's outer shell is made of some pretty insubstantial plastic - what you might typically find used in the construction of most typical toy items. I don't know if the camera would hold up to the abuse that I've seen most 5 year old (and older) kids put their toys through today. My guess is the sliding cover that protects the lens would be the first to get snapped off. Also other problem I can see a child having is getting this camera wet. The case has numerous places where it would be possible for dirt & liquids can get into the insides of this case. Overall, given how I've seen the average child treat their toys (and pretty much anything else they are given) - I think the minimum age for this camera is more around 13+. Adult supervision might make for them saying the camera is suitable for a five year old.All that said, I actually found this camera to be something that could possible work for what I need it for. I know a number of the other reviews slammed the picture quality and there is some justification for that - but I think it's more of a case of unrealistic expectations. Personally, I think that many people today (especially those under 40) have developed some unrealistic expectations - either that or they just don't think things through very well. One of the first things I noticed about this camera is it says on the front of the camera "1.3 MEGA PIXELS", about five-six years ago I bought a pretty expensive camera that also had the capability of doing 1.3 mega pixels images. But there is a huge difference between what that camera was capable of doing and what I suspected (and found) this Batman camera was able to do. One reason for that is the lenses, the expensive camera has a pretty large lens - one that I suspect is made up of high quality optic elements. The Batman camera on the other hand has a very small lens opening and I'm guessing some fairly so-so optic elements (wouldn't be surprised it was made of plastic or at least cheap glass). I noticed right away just looking at the camera in the store that the lens was pretty small. Another difference between the expensive camera and the Batman one - the Batman camera doesn't appear to have any auto-exposure capability, it seems to be set to somebody's guess at an average light level. All of this added up to my expectations that the camera wouldn't be giving me the same quality of pictures as what the other camera could. The images that the BM camera does produce are at time somewhat out of focus and somewhat over/under exposed. But given that it has a small lens and that can amplify any camera jiggle and give you blurry pictures that's to be expected. Outside during the day or inside in a well lighted area (and who wants kids to play in someplace not well lit) the camera pictures are fairly evenly exposed, the only problem is in places where the overall light isn't very even.As I mentioned above, there are some unrealistic expectations I think. Back when I was a kid, the camera that we (kids) got to use was usually one of the cheap 126 style cameras (these were the ones that took the square pictures) and then later the 110 cameras. Most times those cheap cameras also suffered from the same problems as this BM camera - small / cheap optics and no way to manually set the exposure. To see what 'great' quality these pictures were - get some of your parents / aunts or uncles to dig out some of their photo albums from the seventies and look at how out-of-focus and grainy the pictures were.Bottom line, you want high quality pictures - pay the money and get a really good camera - one not dressed up as a toy for a 5 year old.
For the price it's a good mp3 player as it comes with a car kit (which is how I'll use it) but it really has a terrible user interface. I consider myself pretty gadget smart but have not been able to switch between mp3 albums yet. The instructions that come with it are next to useless. Also has slow start up times. I might sell it and get an in-dash unit.
these earbuds are trully amazing! great sound and bass response. would recomend these to any audiophile.
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)
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 bought this on a gamble. I really didn't think it would work. Not at this price. I saw it in the name-brand store for $30. Well, I took a chance - and guess what, it WORKS!!! So for $6 (including shipping)I've got a printer cable that works just as well as the ones in the store for $30 (not including tax). What a deal!!
For the price, absolutely incredible.They are about 80% as good as the best made forabout 1/4 the money.
Purchased financial calculator for my college accounting class. Meets all the requirements for course
Rosa, our Grandmother, is an 83 year old that does not even want to see a computer, much less touch one. The TV remote is pretty much her limit.Since half of us live on the East Coast away from her, we purchased the HP Printing Mailbox for her. At first, there was suspicion that this was "one of them new fangled computer things" that she wanted no part of.That feeling lasted about one day. She called us after her first batch of printed Email and told us how thrilled she was to get all that "Email." Every time we talk to her on the phone she tells us how much she appreciates her new "Email" link to the family. She even uses the term "Email" now in her conversations.Things we like:1. Low price for printer and service vs value provided2. Very simple for Rosa to use. Just loads paper and occasional cartridge3. Link to G'Kids who don't know how to write an old fashioned letter4. Ability so share pictures with her5. Daily automatic calls to pick up Email while Rosa sleeps6. Pure Email, no spam. Only people I designate can send Emails to her7. Gives Rosa something positive to look forward to when she awakens8. Hearing over and over how much she loves her "Email Machine."Things we don't like:1. Frankly, I can't find anything. The HP Printing Mailbox has functioned flawlessly. Sure, the pictures are not photo paper quality, but, she has pictures to look at and at 83 that is good enough. It also keeps the supply cost very low.Suggestions:With all the new found messages and pictures, Rosa needed a way to organize them rather than a pile of paper. So we gave her a 4 inch binder and an electric three hole punch so that she could easily keep everything in chronological order and organized.Highly recommend this product and the Presto Service. Rather than giving your G'ma that has everything another knick knack to further clutter her home, give her this gift of love. Good for G'Pas too, of course.In my opinion, the best gift you can give an oldster that is often lonely and feels out of the loop with technology that has left her behind.Oh, I almost forgot - how will she answer the Emails? The old fashioned way when she talks to you on the phone. She always comments on the Emails when we call her. The important thing is she be in the loop, not so much that she respond to Emails. All of us have too much Email already anyway.Jim Alfaro
It's a great keyboard if you usually type a lot, in my case I'm a programmer and this keyboard keeps your wrists in a comfortable position. I've had this keyboard for a little more than a month and the batteries have around 90% of charge, so, so far it seems to be a good green product.The only down side is the size, is a big keyboard, you need to consider this if you have a small desk or if you have a sliding keyboard tray, you might have issues trying to move the mouse. Compared to regular keyboard it's around; 2" wider, 4" deeper and 2" higher.As a note: it might be a little difficult to use at the beggining, but give it a try, it's worth it once that you get use to it.And for the mouse, well, I don't use it much, 90% of my time I use the keyboard only. But, it came with the keyboard, so, I think of it as a nice gift. It looks great, has a nice design, good grip, but I can't say that I've used all the features...
They sound really good and they look techy too. The sound is a bit "tinnier" than I would have liked, but the bass from the subwoofer is great. It comes with a Y-adapter for use with left/right audio cables (like on a Playstation or something). There's a power button, a volume wheel, a bass wheel, and a headphone jack on the right speaker. The bass is automatically reduced along with the volume. The subwoofer plugs into the outlet, the right speaker plugs into the subwoofer and audio jack, and has a permanent (but long) cord connecting to the left speaker. The blue light (on the new model) is a bit gimmicky but looks neat nonetheless. The speakers are magnetically shielded and the subwoofer is not, but it's supposed to go on the floor anyway. The AC adapter is much smaller than usual (and more convenient). For the price, they're a steal.
I received this player yesterday. Connected it to my Samsung 42 inch Plasma 1080i with an HDMI and Fiber optic audio cable to my Yamaha sound system. It took maybe 20 minutes and what a result. Beautiful picture and like wise with the sound! I put Mel Gibson's Blu-ray version of Apocalypto in and enjoyed my home Theater! It seems as if you could walk into the scene.I had no trouble with the start up or playing of the disk. I also tried two regular DVD's and they were upgraded on the Blu-ray player. So far I am very pleased with the operation and quality of the player. The price was very reasonable for a Blu-ray player on todays market.It is one week later and I have ordered a second Samsung BD-P1200 for my 50 inch Vizio 1080i plasma. I hooked my first one one to it and what a difference! so now I have two movie theaters one in the bedroom and one in my living room. I think one big difference is the fiber optic audio cable and HDMI cable. I bought both from Amazon for the price of maybe half of one at best buy. I do not believe in those high dollar HDMI cables,that do the same job as the less expensive ones. Great picture and Great sound.I have to address an item on a lot of reviews as to this unit will not have all the features of the next model. If you wait until they stop improving electronics you would never buy anything. They constantly are upgrading and improving everything. Did consumers wait for DVD's when VHS was popular? If you did you lost a lot of watching movies at home.After having this player several months,I cannot believe the bad reviews! I bought two of them and so far no problems at all. They have played everything I put in them. Maybe It is my TV's or my luck but so far very good player. 11/21/2007
The first thing I did after opening the box was to plug these headphones into my newer discman, which is the Sony D-EJ615. The sound is good, strong and full, but the bass is too heavy, the treble was too weak, and that muddied up the sound. Dissappointed, I tried them with my home stereo, and also my older discman (circa 1996). On these, the sound is beautiful and clear, I'm listening to Kid A and hearing textures that I didn't hear before.I don't know much about audio electronics, but I'm guessing that my newer discman isn't giving the headphones enough power. So beware if you're buying these headphones for a mobile device.One other small thing, the reason why I'm giving the HD433 four stars instead of five. The headphones clamp around the ears rather tightly, and can become uncomfortable after wearing for extended periods.
I purchased this item Mar 25th through Amazon or rather one of their vendors named "Buy Accessories". BTW although the item is advertised as a Belkin product it is not an actual Belkin product but rather a Phonex product simply re-branded under the Belkin name. The item didn't come with instructions and the only place to find the instructions is on the Phonex website. Regardless after trying multiple spots in my home I could not find a place where I could get a clear dial tone without a great deal of static. I have asked for a refund and will hopefully be able to get my money back.
Love, the color, style, and fit. The things that are missing is a slot for an extra memory card and/or battery. This is what keeps me from giving this a 5.
By far the best printer i have ever owned. I have had Lexmark, Epson, other Canons, HP, and this beats them all hands down. I love the paper tray so i am not always having to reload. Easy on ink. Print quality is outstanding. And it lasts forever. I have never worn out a printer, just print heads and similar parts. But that seems to happen pretty quick after the warranty ends. I don't think i ever had another printer (except the old reliable pre-inkjet type) for that a year. I can't remember when i got this one i have had it so long. I think it is at least 3 years old and maybe a good bit older and still cranking. I think Canon thinks it was a pretty good machine because i returned a different printer that had issues and they replaced it with this one. At first i was miffed because i had done a lot of research and thought the other was THE ONE. Then i used this one a bit and forgot all about the other one. AFter all this use it occasionally says it is out of paper when there are a few sheets left, but that is its only issue. Most trouble free high quality printer i evern had. When it dies i am calling Canon to get their recommendation unless they are still selling this one.
Even though my SD110 seemed indestructible, it couldn't match the size and nimbleness of the new generation of Elves, so it was time for a replacement.With under a hundred bucks separating the first five models, a consumer might well be in a minor dither about which to get. Currently most Amazon consumers are bucking the adage "newer is better" and going with the SD600 (which the tech people at Cnet support, giving it a rating identical to or higher than the slightly larger and heavier SD700 and recent SD800 and SD900, both with Digic III processors). Perhaps their thinking is like mine: first, its dimensions (width, depth, and height) are smaller and its weight (under 5 oz) lighter than the other six models (the 500's are the largest, and the 630, in fact, is a bit of an oxymoron: a bigger screen to accommodate failing eyes but tighter and tinier controls for those same eyes to locate and navigate); second, the 600 is the only one of the seven that maintains the original Canon Elph aesthetic of perfectly square angles at all corners of the camera (the contoured look that Canon is beginning to introduce is, I confess, a slight offense to my eye). Finally, in the category of set-up time for the first and each subsequent shot, the 600 is comparable in speed with the other models, rated a nano-second behind the 800 but better than the 900. Moreover, the price at this time is right (though don't expect this model to be around much longer). If you can live with a "mere" 6 megapixels and shoot with a sufficiently steady hand to ignore the absence of the 700's image stabilizer feature this may very well be "the one" for you. (Not for an eternity, but in our world of rapidly changing technology even an "extended honeymoon" of several years has to be considered equivalent to a lasting marriage.)If it needs a further recommendation, my botanist son-in-law, who owns an SD500, is about to order a supply of the smaller and lighter 600's to put in the hands of his students in the field.Postscript: Contrary to a later reviewer's claim, this camera does not have an "anti-shake" feature like the SD700. I've never had a problem with shaky pictures, but should you observe jittery images, try shooting through the viewfinder for a firmer grip (which is lacking, by the way on the SD630). As for a 6 megapixel lens vs. a higher number, only the sharpest eye would detect any difference in quality of resolution--and even then it would have to be an image blown up to wallpaper size. Finally, the cost of SD memory cards has come down by 50% in just the past several months, so it makes sense to go for the larger (1 GB) card. Also, I would spend the extra fifteen bucks for the faster speed of the Sandisk Ultra II card. (If you like to check the results of a shot the instant after exposure or if you transfer large numbers of shots to your computer at the same time, you'll notice a difference). If you're content with a conventional SD card and want to save a few additional bucks, go with Kingston (as good as Sandisk, in my experience, though I'd stay clear of Lexar, which has given me trouble).
Besides being very cute, the buttons to control it are very large and easy to open the DVD area it self.
These headphones allow me to pick up a stronger satellite signal inside my office building. They are not very comfortable, so I only use them as an antenna.
Having gone through many sets of ear buds, these without a doubt are the best sounding ear buds I have purchased yet. I cant believe the low end bass response these things have. For the price...the best sound hands down!!
Smoked after 2 months - not worth $5, let alone the $15 I paid for it.
I bought this to use with a Dell Latitude D800-- the Dell website says they're compatible-- but my system refuses to recognize it. Also, the drive, when plugged in, keeps making this weird clicking sound. To make matters even worse, the SimpleTech support website is "down for maintenance", which I understand must happen from time to time, but it's been down for hours longer than it claimed it would be. I don't expect phone or live chat over a holiday weekend, but it would be nice to at least be able to send an email. Their website's FAQs and troubleshooting are useless. I'm going to try the above user's remedy and see if it works, but I shouldn't have to resort to Amazon customer comments for my tech support! Inexcusable.
I've yet to have a Verbatim DVD+R DL disc fail to record. I've tried to record DVD's using cheep Dual Layer Discs and it doesn't pay. The Cheep Dual Layer discs who shall remain nameless (Memorex) have such a high failure rate that they are not worth the cost savings. Accordingly, I have two Dual Layer recorders and the discs fail on both machines. Who knows what the durability of these discs may be as well.As I've stated; "I've yet to have a Verbatim DVD+R DL disc fail to record"I bought my last Verbatim 30 pack at a cost of approximately $1.00 @ disc from Amazon. If you've ever shopped Verbatim you'll know this is an awesome price for DVD+R DL discs.How many times have you heard "you get what you pay for"Well, I learned my lesson. Again!Best Wishes, Mitch
I am in I.T., am at my keyboard 30+ hours per week, and have been using Natural -Split- Keyboards for over a decade. Nothing compares once you adjust.. and all of my converted clients agree (none will go back after years of use). I recently had an original Microsoft Natural Wireless Pro desktop and after 7+ years it's still in use by my assistant (it was handed down once I upgrade to the Desktop 7000).This model is just another "upgrade" along the Microsoft Natural line. I have had zero issues and it works as expected regarding the quality I expect from Microsoft Hardware. Also it is nice to utilize the smaller USB dongle vs the old large pucks (I am using a 3ft USB extension cable to bring it up from behind the workstation - the extension is more so that the USB stick is never accidentally broken than for actual transmission).I mentioned Logitech in title and therefore must mention.. while I have successfully and happily utilized many Logitech products, I find their wireless desktops to generally be sub-par! Beyond our recommendation to avoid, every few months we install, replace, or fix for a client while always resulting in the same issues.. driver problems, key lettering all but completely wearing off, and battery life stinks.7+ years on a highly used keyboard without an issue... battery swaps maybe every 6 months. And not a single key is unreadable (although visibly worn as expected). Microsoft does hardware well and I have yet to find an unhappy customer.
I bought Kingston Value Ram since I work in IT and never fail me. they are really cheap, and great value for my money. my customers love them because they know that I'm installing quality memory on their laptops at a real great price. and of course, in my machines, pc's or laptops, nothing will go in their memory slots than Kingston. I'm really happy with them, and I see really hard to look for another brand of memory.
I bought this keyboard because I already owned a Saitek Eclipse I and was totally satisfied with that, having used it for more than two years daily at work with absolutely no complaints. Anyone who sits down to use my keyboard comments on how good the keys feel, and how solid the keyboard itself is.Anyway, I bought the v2 so that I could synchronize my keyboard layouts between home and work --- big mistake. Just under a year into using the Saitek Eclipse II, several of the keys (o, u) have started working only intermittently. If you check out the reviews on Newegg, and maybe on Amazon as well, you will see others reporting bad keys with the Eclipse II.Meanwhile, the Eclipse I is still going strong; although I must report that I accidentally got a drop of hand sanitizer on one of my keys, and apparently the back-lighting is accomplished via a silver coating (black on the v2) on transparent plastic keys. As a result, my 'c' is now a smudged blue blob, the silver having slightly worn off from the alcohol in the hand sanitizer.I wouldn't recommend buying the Eclipse II, though the tri-color lights are nice (though a bit dim), and audio controls are handy, but I would suggest buying the Eclipse I instead.
This small light is excellent, the two flashing LEDs are plenty bright at night. I use rechargeable AAA's and the batteries easily last for many weeks of continuous use. it also comes with stickers warning of an auto alarm. The only complaint is the stickers have faded in the sunlight so don't look as conspicuous as they originally did.This inexpensive light does give you plenty of peace of mind. I park my car in many not so great areas of Chicago for several days and have not had to worry too much. I also recommend using a wheel to brake lock, so you had another layer of protection against theft.
I am an avid runner and weightlifter who listens to music, magazines on tape, and books on tape. Thus, headphones with a good sound quality but comfort is important. Another priority, is the headphones must not move or fall off because of sweat or jerky movements.I have invested hundreds of dollars into various headphones. These are the best in satisfying my criteria. There is great sound, tremendous comfort and no readjusting while running. This is an important item, because I run many steep and bumpy trails. It also works great for activities inside the gym. The only downside is that you cannot listen while you are bench pressing or performing other activities while lying down. Usually,I use another set of headphones when weightlifting.From one runner/weightlifter to another: these are the ones!FrankSalt Lake City
These are really good quality CD's for the price, I didn't expect them to be such good quality but they just are. Print quality is also amazing with rich colors, for the price I say this is a must buy.
I loved my iBall. The sound quality and range was excellent for a relatively modest price. I say "loved" because after 7 months the product stopped working. Now I have to pay to ship the item back to the manufacturer in order to get it fixed or receive a replacement.To add insult to injury I found the customer service representative I spoke to on the phone rather rude and disinterested in my problem. He rattled through the warranty-return-address so quickly I could not write it down even after asking him repeatedly to speak more slowly. He demanded my contact information rather than asking politely for it without the use please's, thank you's and any apologies.I would recommend purchasing from a brand with higher quality and better customer service.
This screen is great.Very easy to install, it took my husband and I about 25 minutes to get the screen put together. It's up in our theater room and one of the best purchases we made for our theater! We highly recommend!
Let me start by saying that I LOVE these speakers almost more than the IPOD itself!I searched every store and could not find a product with all these features for the IPOD shuffle (1st generation).The price is also very reasonable for a product built this well. I've used these speakers indoors and outdoors for at least a year now and always get compliments from friends,family, and strangers on how good the sound is coming from these speakers. I use the speakers outside on our deck all summer long and enjoy being able to listen to my IPOD without the headphones. I get much more use from my IPOD this way. I've taken the speakers to the beach and everywhere you could imagine. the included carrying case and power cord are great and I use those all the time. It was definitely important to me to be able to use batteries or a power cord, and this product delivers! Normal AA batteries last very long. It is also terrific that when plugged into AC (the wall outlet) it charges the Shuffle while you listen to music.There are many other products like this in the stores, but they sound horrible and fall apart.This may be the best product I've purchased in the last 5years!! I can't recommend it enough! It also works on anything with a mini headphone jack too (like any mp3 player or portable CD players)
I have been using this ear piece for over 3 years now. I really like it. It fit comfortably on my ear without having to have a piece of gear that goes over my head and leave an impression in my hair. My wife also likes it. The sound quality is great and the people I'm talking to say they hear me fine without noticing that I'm on an ear piece. I had an issue only once, then I simply moved the switch (have no idea what it is for) and it went back to working fine. I recommend this.
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.
I bought this sytem solely for the price. I think I bought it for about $250 or so 5-6 months ago. The unit began having problems immediately. Don't get me wrong, the sound is really quite good. But the DVD functionality is terrible. Response from button/remote input is extremely poor. The discs get hung up all the time in some kind of spinning limbo, where the system is completely unresponsive - sometimes requiring me to turn the systems on/off several times and attempting eject the disc. All my movies skip constantly! Brand new, untouched, out of the box discs, skip and lock-up for no reason. And then, for no reason at all, the remote stops working. Menu, FF, RW, Play - none of them work - and the issue is not related to batteries or anything. It is a completely frustrating experience just to sit down and try to watch a movie all the way through. I just want to sit down, and relax. But it is always a hassle do get the discs to play, or to pause and restart the movie, or just watch scenes get completely stalled and chunked up. I am actually more relaxed before I try to sit down and watch a movie.So, when the system works, it works fine. But those times are few and far between. And again, this issues didn't arise after increased usage. They have basically been there since the beginning. Avoid this system like the plague!
Pros:- truly wireless; Bluetooth capabilities eliminate need for cords or USB dongles- slim body makes it more portable and mobile- matte finish on its surface means no worries about leaving fingerprints- moves smoothly and precisely- on/off switch allows user to shut down mouse when not in useCons:- shape of the mouse makes switching batteries a little difficult- design not as ergonomic and may be uncomfortable for larger hands- could use some additional features, e.g. back/forward buttons- rather pricey for a mouseI can't say anything about its battery life as I've only used it for several days. There are more practical and less expensive options out there if you're looking for a Bluetooth mouse. I bought this with my VAIO FW series laptop only to qualify for a discount SonyStyle was having at the time. However, this mouse does have a unique look and matches very nicely with my VAIO. If you're willing to put form over function a little bit (and splurge on it), then by all means buy this mouse.
I too am a huge Sony fan.I got a chance to pick up a demo model at a retailer.Brand new ......... I like to watch a DVD in bed while the wife sleeps.Unlike the clam shell type I used previous.This unit takes a lot of adjusting of the knees,covers etc.to get it just at the right angle.The picture quality is quite granny.But these are all things I can live with.......had I paid full price well.....
I have to agree with some of the reviewer's comments that I read before purchasing:(1) The wires seem flimsy and I dread having them get damaged.(2) The sound isolation and audio quality are both very good.(3) I would not buy these for running as the movement of the wires over clothing or heavy breathing cause significant interfering noise.(4) The sound isolation is best with the foam inserts.I also have an additional problem, that is, sleeping in an airplane (in coach) with these is difficult for the following reasons:(a) leaning against the window or wall transmits significant noise if the wires or phones touch the wall.(b) they come out of your ears easily when moving ear on pillowA reclining chair in business or first class would alleviate these problems ;>
I Love it! I was glad that before I bought it I read the review from someone who mentioned changing the setting on the LCD screen to "bright" to help viewing in daylight. I do wish they had kept the viewfinder as backup to use during bright daylight - but it works out ok. I love the size & durability. I still have a lot to learn about it but I've been using it anyway!
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!!!
For the price, it is good. Nice quality. But it may fall off occasionally while running. But if you bend the ear hooks to have tight fit with your ears, it will stop falling...
If it was a million even, id buy it, but just a little too much.
The sound is actually better than some of the Bose speakers I've heard at a fraction of the cost. I spent 12 times as much for another set of surround speakers and the difference between that and this Harmon Kardon set is not huge. I highly recommend these speakers.
Bought this camera a few months back and retunred it after a few rolls. Indoor pics are horrible compared to my old Pentax PS, and the camera is uncomfortable to operate. Why on earth did the put a viewfinder on the edge? Don't waste your money on this camera. Go with Pentax or Olympus for PS cameras.
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 bought this few days ago from Target, mainly because it is on sales and for a price of USD199 for 2 individual 9" DVD players with seperate control, this is a great buy! (Org price was USD259.99)Good:Sharp image, adjustable brightness and angle is a PLUS!Easy to operate and fit on to the headrest.cable is long enough.1 power point can operate with 2 player and watch different movies at the same time!Soild build.Works well with my Old TVBad:The sound is little disappointing if you have a noise car or there are many kids talking while movies is on.The unit is slight heavy and slide down even thoug unit is tightly velcro on the headrest.Does not come with AC adapter and headset.Recycle bag, does not provide protection for the player.Solution:Weak sound - No problem for me as I have a quiet car but still i bought a cheap headphone from walmart, cost me only USD7.00 and it is great!No AC adapter - Again I purchased the universal AC adapter from walmart for only USD 16.00, adjust the Voltage to 12V and it works well!For the bag, another again, I brought 2 individual padded pouch from walmart to protect the screens and use it with the bag.. another simple but effective way.Overall I am happy with my purchase. I will update the review after months of usage.
If you are no expert in putting up a wi fi system, this is the router for you. With the included cd, you can install in any type of high speed internet (I tested with direct network, cable and dsl) in a couple minutes, and works right away. I litlle harder to put the encryptyon working, but not the routers fault, but the others computers.The only problem is that if you loose the included cd, there is no way to download the installer from the web and it is EXTREMELY hard to configure without the CD. SO...DON'T LOSE IT. Lucky me that have 3 of them, so I had extra cd's.
I needed a KVM switch for keyboard/mouse/video between my laptop and a Unix-based thin client. Another KVM switch that operates purely by hotkey was fine, until the laptop was disconnected from the USB - then the switch was confused and required both systems to be rebooted - NOT necessarily a quick process. This switch (and its 4-port bigger brother) is mechanical and if it is a little slower to switch over, it has not required my rebooting anything - so ultimately a more reliable and valuable solution.
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!
Great purchase! The picture quality of the HD DVD movies are the best I've seen. The picture surpasses the blu ray equivalent at half the price. It also does an excellent job using playing old dvds and converts them to high def. It plugs into the internet for updates so I don't have any fears about it being a new product they continue to update and improve on it. The remote does not have a back light on it so you may want a different remote if you use it in a darkened room. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends.A few previous reviews mentions issues with the player locking up. This has already been addressed in an update and I've had no problems at all since. Load time when you first put in a disk is slightly longer them my dvd player but its hardly noticable and dont think this is a big issue at all.
Just got this product and inserted an SD card to view the pictures taken with my NIKON D80 camera taken on RAW format. Surprise!!! The small LCD Screen on my camera has better resolution than the much bigger Screen on the Picture Porter.If you want a product to store and better view your work while on the field, then this is NOT what you are looking for. Images look blurry at best, 0 detail and 0 sharpness...LCD Resolution on this prod is 320x240, and the worst is that no information on resolution is available here for similar products.... SKIP!!!
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.
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.
I connected this from my PC to an older plasma television. The HDMI out of my video card gave a crystal clear picture on my TV. Would definitely recommend.
Did purchase this IR booster end of 2007. Since then it works like a charm. Well, almost. Initially I had problems with the IR sensor cable connecting to the small booster box. It was catching interference (RF) signals and I had to wrap the cable in aluminum foil to get things to work. However, customer support was outstanding. They sent me a new cable which was fully shielded and things are peachy since then. I can use my Logitech Harmony remote from across the room (~20 feet) and control the TV and all the components inside the TV stand which was impossible before.
So I purchased these headphones about two weeks ago. They were a great price and value. I run all the time and these are the best for runners hands down. My first pair were great and I used them for a year no problem. These are the exact same model and didn't work from the start. as soon as i took them out of the box they already had a ground in the cable near the plug. This ground would cause 1-5 sec. pauses with every move i made sometimes ommitting whole songs from being heard. Bottom line you might want to buy these somewhere else being that they sell you broken or untested equipment.
This is a fantastic lens, and has become (together with the 50/1.4 and the 135/2.8) one of the three basic lenses in my kit. The wide angle is wide enough to cover a broad range, and wide enough to give a "wide angle effect", but not so wide that the wide angle effect takes over. Just a bit wider and it would be a specialty lens, not useful for day to day shooting but only for special effect. A bit narrower, and it would be much less useful when you want to combine a foreground and background or show a small crowd to full effect (try a shot at your kids' next birthday party, and get 15 or 20 kids all in one shot gaping over the cake or the gifts).Note that this lens has a very broad depth of field, so that you can get very sharp landscapes with the foreground and background both in full focus. It is also fast enough to be very useful in dim light situations - I have used it heavily in churches for weddings and christenings and in theatres for whole-stage shots from fairly far up close, and it produces good shots under natural lighting in each case.The distortion has been kept under control by Minolta's floating elements design, which also helps maintain the edge-to-edge sharpness. All around, a great lens, and highly recommended in my book.
This really is a great product and the shipping was decent, however the pricing isn't much better than just going down to our local office supply.
This is a top quality product, but it was overkill for my needs. (It was a gift) My particular camera setup is really too small for this head. Additionally this head is rather bulky compared to a ball head, so portability is reduced. That said it performs beautifully with more features than most folks might ever use. It has been quite useful when I needed a steady and accurate shot. My only complaint about this head, other than the bulk, is that the release is not as easy as it could be. It took a lot of practice before I got the trick of quickly releasing the camera from the head. In the meantime I lost a few shots while fumbling to change lenses, batteries, etc.
The case fits the printer exactly giving a tight and secure fit. The zippers along the back allow for easy access while maintaining a tight fit. The pockets could be a little larger. Although they do fit all the extras (camera, charger, spare battery and cards, power cords, paper, extra cartdridge, etc it is a very tight fit.
I purchased this to plug into my iPod Touch 2nd Gen. Apple changed the configuration of the pins on the touch so it will not provide you with a line out signal. It does work with my 4th Gen iPod video though.
I had problems with Memorex DVD-rw media failing after two or three DVD burns. I bought this and have only needed to used one for about 8 movies already and another for various Linux installations. You can tell these are a higher quality then Memorex just by the feel. Haven't had an error yet. Verbatim is my recommended DVD-RW Brand!
The yellow foam ones fit the best for me. They are alsothe most comfortable ones. However, for noise-isolation andbest music quality, I prefer the black foam ones - thosecompletely block the outside noise.I use the yellow ones most of the time, especiallywhile at work - when I have the earphones on for longerperiods at a time. And I use the black ones while on a plane.
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.
Plug LED lights up, iPod wakes up when I plug it in, but does not charge anything. It actually drained all the remaining power from my iPod overnight leaving me stuck on a business trip without my music and audio books. Did not try car plug as I don't have a car on this trip. Too cheap to hassle with returning. Buyers beware.
This thing is amazing as far as storage capacity. I just bought a new canon camera a month ago, and I'm still taking pictures and videos...without having to empty the card. On the downside...there aren't very many products that I'm aware of, that can read this card. My next purchase is a card reader so hopefully I'll be able to access my pictures easily.
We recently bought this camera to replace one that had grown old and outdated. I read the reviews and had high expectations based on them - and this camera delivered. It is easy to use and has more functions and flexibility than you would expect for a camera in this price range. We are very happy with this purchase!
This is a great little product to help clear my printer out of my kitchen where I keep my laptop. It works great. Only two negatives...One is that I can only connect one computer to the printer. (Not a big deal.) The other problem is that since I installed this on my computer, there is a program that keeps trying to install at my computer start-up. I cannot seem to get it to stop. (More annoying than anything.)
I have this product hooked up to a non-factory cd player in my truck. it works well, just make sure you have your ipod's EQ setting to off otherwise the cd player's extra eq setting will distort the sound.
Like the expansion slot. Must purchase with the travel case kit and the wall charger. The plastic wheel in the middle is a bit dodgy, but has lasted so far. Like the radio function, and the battery has been excellent at 18 hours +.
I bought a Belkin four port router early last year and have had nothing but problems with it. It continued to lose connection with the net and was a bit of a pain to set up. I jumped onto Amazon.com and found that almost 900 people have reviews this item and out of those 900 people, three fourths of them loved it. That told me something about this product so I went to ...and bought it. You know what? They were right. This thing was SO SIMPLE to set up it was funny. I have never yet lost connection and get near 1 mb download speed with it. It has been a dream come true for me. Not to mention it works with my Xbox live. If you are thinkg about getting a router for your cable/dsl connection, this is the one to go with. The only thing that is wrong with it is when you are standing near eye level with it it makes a high pitched noise that you can't hear as soon as you are below it or more than a foot from it. Other than that this thing is perfect.
The wire was fine but I did not receive the plugs that were supposed to come with it.
It is not flashy, it does not have a touchcreen, but it stores and plays music very well. If you are looking for a good quality music player, look no further.
The cap does what it supposed to do but I believe is too expensive for a piece of plastic.It fits nicely over my SB600 and does not not fall off even if shaken. You have to pull it to take it off. The plastic is a soft enough so that does not scratch the flash but rigid enough for a correct fit.I would recommend this product to others.
it's small, but so handy. No matter the camera, this will give a needed stabilization when you need it.
Great product we now have two. card slots and usb port makes this unit easy and versatile
So we bought these batteries for our Vtech phones which have seen a lot of use. They do the job as well as the the high priced namebrand batteries. The phones hold their charge well and last a long time on the charges. So they do the job and do it damn well. Glad I went with these.
After spending a weekend shooting with this lens, I am sold. The color and clarity are outstanding; I had a 17-40 and sold it for the 17-55 IS because with a crop camera it just wasn't satisfactory. Recently added this 10-22 to my bag and am very impressed with the quality of the photos . In fact, impressed enough to buy a second copy for my partner so we can each have this when going in different directions.... . If not an EF-S it would be an L for sure; it is well built, zoom is smooth and colors are vibrant. When first using it, be careful you don't get your feet in the shot! By the way, the hood for the 24-105 fits this lens so you really don't have to buy a separate one.Update: I have owned this lens for quite awhile now and can only add that it is an outstanding lens, useful for many, many applications and the quality of photos ranks right up there with my best lens (I own several L lens). It is not possible to recommend this one highly enough. An outstanding addition to your camera and will give you a completely different perspective. No matter what you have on your crop camera, this will add to your enjoyment. It is also the only real wide angle for a crop camera. Buy and enjoy.
Ok,So I decided to get these for two main reasons1. I'm a fan of razer, they've never let me down before2. I'm a sucker for the brushed metal design in generalbut, the record still hold that razer will never let me downand these are great headphones for the price, i mean they have great sound quality, i'm real picky because I've never used (and never will) any form of low quality garbage that i find in stores. these sound good and aren't too uncomfortable.
Really good purchase for the price. Would recommend if you only need 400 watts.
Absolute junk. Impossible to keep in tune. Don't waste your money on these.
this is the coolest thing you get four great things in one, although i cant print out the pictures because my mom lost the product keya retard could figure this out it's so easy,but if you are going to buy this buy an extra card for recording because they dont hold very much. well, you should still buy this because instead of buying those expensive video camera, or mp3 players, or digital cameras it's all in one and VERY COOL
I recently ordered a Rotatrim 15" trimmer after reading internet reviews of many different trimmer brands. Based on my research, it seemed this was the most reliable and respected brand.When I received this trimmer, I was shocked. It is not just another trimmer, it is a precision made machine! The base is thick and very solid; the rotary cutter housing and slide supports are metal, not plastic. If fact, the only plastic on the unit is the clear finger guard along the cutting edge. The sliding action is silky smooth and the cuts are clean and perfect.Apparently, many graphic design firms and photographers use these trimmers all day, every day. I have been told that under such heavy use, the cutter wheel generally lasts about 5 years before needing replacement. Under less stringent use, the cutter wheel has been known to last 15 to 20 plus years.The fact that many of these trimmers have been in service for over 20 years is a testament to their quality parts, construction, and design.This brand is more expensive than some others, but if you need a trimmer that is solid, reliable, and trouble free for the long haul, Rotatrim is the brand you want. As the saying goes, quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten!
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!
This DTV STB works. Installation is a breeze . . . and here in Philadelphia we recieve ~20 digital channels. So who needs cable, FIOS or Direct TV . . . with their monthly subscription fees. If I want to see and HBO series I can rent it at the video store or stream it off the web.
I could not have asked for a better product for a better price. Simply amazing.
This charger kit had everything I needed. The wall charger is great to have when traveling. I love the retractable hotsync cable. It would be nice if the cable were a bit longer, but I was able to use it wherever I went.
I had a 6 foot DVI cable and it worked but was too taught for where I wanted to place the monitor. I bought this 10ft cable to afford me the slack i needed to tuck the cable alongside the desk. I plugged the cable in and it caused the monitor to flash on and off. I rebooted the computer and had the same issue. I reconnected my shorter cable back in and everything worked fine. This cable did not work like my shorter one does. I will buy one from the same seller I purchased the first shorter one from.
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.
The item works as advertised. I had to purchase this to use as a relay to trigger the parking lights from a bulldog keyless entry system. Nothing fancy about the part. It works as advertised.
I bought our x1010 last month and I am still absolutely thrilled with it. Its very fast despite having a slow (4200 rpm) HDD. I have had zero problems with the wireless - in fact the wireless will be a no-brainer if your other wireless devices can &quot;see&quot; your network. I am very happy with the 32mb (dedicated) Radeon graphics. This machine will play Rainbow Six Raven Shield with no problems at all - try that on one of the Toshiba's or lower end Compaq's with shared-memory graphics!! The display is fantastic - bright and not at all &quot;grainy&quot; like the Toshiba's and low-end Compaq's and HP's. (Ok - the WSXGA+ would probably look even sharper). I don't know this for sure - but I think the dot-pitch on the x1000 series is .26 versus .29/.30 (mm) on the cheapie machines. Great display, great graphics power, very stable, super build quality, etc. Only a couple of potential downsides - one, its a little big to tote around the house and two, the DVD/CDRW isn't modular so you're up the creek (have to send it to Compaq) if your drive is damaged. Oh one last positive - the lid is made out of metal (aluminum I assume) so it isn't flimsy.
The Nuvi 360 is the ultimate GPS for business use. It is light weight and thin, easily fitting into a briefcase. The map and points of reference are excellent as are the directions. Overall the performance to date has been nearly flawless.The Bluetooth feature works very well and connects easily, the only issue with the Bluetooth and the unit in general is that at highway speeds it can be difficult to hear the person you are speaking to due to not being able to adjust the volume loud enough. The person you are speaking with can hear you perfectly however.The cost is a bit high but the performance outweighs this, be prepared though to spend additional money to activate some of the other features such as traffic, language guide, travel guide and savers guide. I personally don't use these so it's a very small issue.Overall I am very satisfied with the unit and would definitely recommend it.
I'm on my 3rd pair of earphones. Not because they break, but I keep forgetting them in the seatpocket on the plane. Whoever finds them are in for a treat. They are worth every penny. I hate listening the the terrible music at the gym. Also, I do not want to turn up my Ipod to drown out the ambient music and lose my hearing. They also work great in the airplane (if you don't forget them).Defintely worth the money.
I bought this system about a year and a half ago and I love it. Great sound quality, powerful speakers, nice playback of DVD, CD, and MP3 discs. Only gripes would be the lack of DIVX playback.Great value for the price.
The Transcend 16 GB SDHC Card is more than functional and very affordable for a card of this size and performance. I use two of these cards in myJVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder (Black)and have been pleased with the performance.I have used various capacity Transcend cards in my cameras and MP3 players for quite some time and have never had any problems.The Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging is a real plus and saves about a half hour of fighting plastic packaging. I'll look for Frustration-Free Packaging in the future.Recommended!
I think this device is great and this is why.GOOD THINGS:1. You don't have to be a computer genius to work the jukebox. I took it out of the box and was listening to music on it in less than a half hour.2. It comes with alot of useful equipment.3. If anybody is in a band or into recording live concerts the jukebox 10 is a great thing to have. You can hook a better mic up to the jukebox and record an entire concert in mp3 format. Than just put the recorded music back on your computer, split up the songs, and you have a live concert CD of your band! It's great!4. Can rip records easily without special software.5. Easy to navigate and organize.6. I can store my memory eating movies on it too, along with any other kind of file.BAD THINGS:1. I dislike MusicMatch, but its not that bad.2. It takes a little more time than a CD player to load songs.3. No hold or safety button to prevent accidental button pushings.That's about it! I think the jukebox 10 is really great and you get what you pay for.
Bought these earphones today and already hate them. Every 10 seconds or so the earpieces give me tiny little electric shocks to my ears. Not necessarily painful, but very uncomfortable and *NOT* what you want in a pair of headphones. I was surprised to see another reviewer had the same experience with this product.Note: I've used many other sets of headphones with my iPod and never had this problem. I'm taking these back to the shop tomorrow.
I lost the original in a crowded place when I was bumped by a big person. This one fits a lot better and has not poped out even in a similar situation.
i like sony stuff. in got this item quickly, one week before i was expecting it. good sound i like them alot
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.
An absolutely incredible little machine! The case is compact and light weight yet substantial, very durable and solid. The storage compartment for the iPod holds it in place very securely. Seperate compartment for storing earphones (the earbud type-no room for a regular head set. The sound quality is awesome for its size. It would be nice if the iPod would charge while playing, but it has not actually been a problem. The battery life of the speaker from a full charge is as loooong as it claims. The volume level is far better than one would expect from a cordless speaker set. And when I'm home I actually prefer to plug it in and listen to it rather than our harmon kardon stereo! It is perfect to listen to on the road, at the beach (careful in the sand tho), camping, boating, gardening, poolside, etc..... I highly recommend this product for anyone considering any type of portable speakers for your iPod!!!
I purchased one of these from eBay and it wouldn't work on either of my Canon cameras. The flash head itself, with the proper module works fine on my Minolta. I read the two Amazon reviews and went with J's comment that the first reviewer may have gotten a bad unit, that he had no problems, so I went ahead and ordered another one from Amazon. I've just spent an hour, reviewing manuals and camera settings and still end up with the same problem as the first one. Both Canons; Rebel EOS xt and EOS 20D are TTL functional and the product write up states that the module will work on both. I also use speedlights on both of these cameras, as well as my Nikon D3200 with no problems at all, so I know the hot shoe's and TTL's are working. I contacted the eBay seller and asked for suggestions and was told &#34;don't know, I'm a Nikon man&#34;, end of story there. So, good luck getting it to work if you buy one, but I'm totally done with the project.
This was a purchase I can review with all positives. The popper delivers so much popcorn,that the cover practically comes off. The directions say to start with 5 minutes, but each microwave is different. You must stay near it and not leave it alone, so that you can check the time between pops, and make sure that it is less than 3 seconds, or you can have a burnt offering! I am down to 4:06 and I have about 3 unpopped kernels left in the bowl. This popper is stupendous.
This is a neat, useful little machine, but, even more, it is a POWERFUL little machine. It has Ubuntu Linux operating system, which is truly a joy after so many years with the thick, awkward complexities of Windows. The screen is small - but I knew that when I bought it (sigh), it comes with the convenient size. Ditto the keyboard - touch typing is very delicate, two- or three-finger is better & more accurate. Everything worked right out of the box, including my local well-secured (whatever that means in these days) WiFi network; as well as all the other software that came with the machine. The WiFi is noticeably slower and more stuttering than on my other machines - watching YouTube is not nearly perfect. But I got it for writing and e-mail and photos while away from home, and for that, and at the PRICE, it's great. The built-in camera-card slot fit my SD cards, too - so I don't need an extra card reader; the display programs that came with it do a nice job on slide shows; the word processor makes files that are compatible with Microsoft Word, etc. etc. A great machine at a grat price. Just to mention it - I barely had the thing running the day before my main computer died, and I used the MESO, perfectly adequately, for a week while it was in the shop. It wasn't a replacement, but definitely an adequate temp "loaner".
Sony DSC-M1 camera MPEG-4 videos will not play. Videos contain AAC encoded audio.Bzzzt. Next.
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
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.
After reading reviews from various sources on various digital cameras, I chose the canon 610. I am by no means an expert photographer, but the pictures this camera produces on the auto setting is amazing! I can only imagine what a real photographer could accomplish with it. While it has a myraid of settings, I primarly use auto, so if your not an expert, you can easily use this camera. Coupled with the Kingston 512 mem stick you can take hundreds of pictures! I recommend this camera for everyone who wants great photos at reasonable cost and ease of use. My only complaint is the manual is poor. Good thing this camera is intuitive.
I bought these earphones hoping they would stay on my ears when I was working out/running. Unfortunately they keep sliding off and I have to constantly keep pushing them back on my ears when I'm running. but maybe that's just my ears...
This sub is a savage beast!!! Teamed with pair of TSi500 fronts and Yamaha RX671 and this bad boy shakes the rafters man... It is bad to the bone - highly recommend.The Amazon price with free prime shipping cannot be beat. Excellent value for the money.
These headphones are great, great price, great quality, great fit.It fits great around my ears while i am running or working out. So get this headphones they are awesome.
Manfrotto 785SHB Modo Mini Photo-Video Grip Head TripodThis tripod is suitable for anyone who is 10 years old or with a standing height of less than 4ft.-6in.Fully exteded it is way too short for the aveage size adult!
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 have a 1080i plasma TV and was previously using my Xbox 360 to play my DVD's. I bought the OPPO because I wanted the best image without spending a bundle on HD-DVD or Bluray.This player delivers in every facet with 3 minor exceptions....Pros:- Menu system is intuitive- Remote control is great and very responsive.- HDMI output (cable included)- Capable of playing just about any media out there- ***Upconverting image is simply amazing. I can't tell much difference between HD (i.e. HBO HD, HDNET) to the image this dvd provides (especially on newer DVD's)Cons:- The graphical interface is pretty bland (screen saver, menu icons, subtitles). But who cares really.- This model only comes in silver. Would have liked it to be black- The disc tray is pretty darn flimsy. It's a thin clear plastic tray much like a thin CD case. Though it won't break on you through normal use unless you mistreat it or leave it open for some reason.
I can't say enough good things about these headphones. They are perfect for my active lifestyle. I can take them jogging, climbing, to the gym, etc. without having to worry about them falling out or background noise.They are also very durable. I often wear them at night while watching movies on my laptop to keep from waking my wife. Many times I'll fall asleep with them in only to wake after catching an arm on them or something. One night I thought they died on me only to find out I forgot to put them in. They're comfortable enough that sometimes I can't feel the difference.If I could ask the manufacturer for on feature it would be different sizes. Though these fit me perfectly they are a little too big for my wife.
It works well. The wire looks stong, unlike the one i have previously. The two slots have high quality, not like the cheap ones. Quite happy experience. Thank the buyer.
I was a bit skeptical of the Casio brand but I liked all the features of this camera and read a positive up review in a photography magazine so I took the leap. I haven't regreted it a bit. This is a great "casual" camera with easy settings for picking just the shot you need.Mine has taken a lot of abuse and has never failed to perform. I highly recommend the leather belt pouch for protection during carry. The only problem I have is deciding whether to upgrade to the 6 or 7 megapixel Exilim!
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!!!
OK, so the bass won't knock you off your seat, but it's very good sound for a unit this convenient. The rechargable built in battery is another excellent feature. Would have given it five stars but there is no place to store the AC power supply/charger in the unit.
I have no regret with this memory the only regret is that I did not buy one bigger about 16 GB to record more hours of video with my Canon.
I just bought a Sony p200 7MP. Bought the back up....may not need it though. The battery life on the camera is great!
I ordered the bag through Amazon and was really excited about getting a new camera bag. When I opened the box I had no idea that bag was going to be so large. It is huge, bulky, and unrealistic. If I would have known the bag was so misrepresented online I would not have gotten it.When I tried to return I noticed that there was no packing slip. I called Lowpro...no answer. I wrote emails to Lowpreo... no answer. Weeks later when I finally managed, through amazon, to find them they sent me their "new adress" to send the iteam back. I sent the bag over a week ago to the address that I was given. That address does not true and I have not been payed back for thrying to return the bag. All in all this is a horrible product with a horrible company.
Good price and good filter, no regrets. Just buy it, no need for a better one if you are not a pro. Besides for the price you can have one for each lens :P
Does what it's meant to do, the light in the front seems like their only for looks, their always on. Bought this for my Magic Jack, always hearing an echo & the call ID doesn't always work. Echo seems to be fixed now, but still have problems with the caller ID. I also use it for charging my PS3 Sony bluetooth headset & controllers.
I purchased the 8GB Creative Zen V Plus player during the first week in February. I am returning it and this is why:The package arrived from Amazon. I loaded up the software on my computer, then hooked up the player through the usb cord. I let it charge for 6 hours like the instructions state. Then I proceeded to load some of my music onto the player. So after the music was loaded, I disconnected the player from the usb cable and started to listen to the music. The sound quality was good, the player is easy to navigate in the menus, etc... The problem was about half the music I uploaded was not on the player. I could see the folder and menu option for the artist or genre but the actual file was not there. So I plugged the player back into the usb cord, and pulled up the file location on the player through the computer. The file was there and I could play it just fine through Windows Media Player. I tried to access it again through the player and it was not there. Then I accessed through the computer just fine.All my songs, all 4,500 of them, are in MP3 format from 56kps for my audio books to 192kps for the songs I ripped from cd's. The player just wouldn't read about half my songs. There was really no rhyme or reason on whish songs it would recognize. I would load an entire album of 15 songs and I could only play 6 or 7 tracks. This happened with my entire music collection.So I thought maybe the firmware was out of date so I uploaded all the updates from creative which did include a firmware update. It did not solve the problem. I then uploaded some of the same songs that would not play on the Zen V Plus onto my 3 year old Rio and original Ipod Shuffle and they played just fine. I was frustrated at this point so I called the Creative Customer Service. It is strange because they do not post the number for there company anywhere on there website and now I understand why. They have the worst customer service/tech department of any computer/electronic company I have ever spoke with. After three calls, never speaking to someone who I could fully understand as English was definitely not a first language, more like a 3rd or 4th language, I arrived nowhere. They kept telling me they were emailing document to me on how to resolve the problem. No email ever came, checked the junk folder and every other possible place. So I tried a fourth call. This guy basically called me stupid from what I could understand, saying "I can't believe you Americans" and then mumbled something in another language. I asked for a supervisor. He told me that he would escalate my call and someone would call me in 2-3 days. Then he hung up.I was really amazed that a company would treat its customers in this nature. They really have to respect for there customers and do not want to help them in any way. So I am returning the Creative Zen V Plus player and I also don't plan on buying anything from Creative again.By the way, after all this, the problem never was fixed.Also, when doing research on this product, I came across a couple articles and reviews that stated this player would play DIVX files. This is not true. This player will not play any files without being converted first. I took an AVI video that was 100MB and it converted it into a 1.2GB file. The format they use is absolutely a waste of space. If you want to upload an entire movie on MPEG or AVI format, it will end up taking the entire 8GB of space if not more. I converted the movie Cars for my son on a short road trip thinking I could have my music plus his movie. I was wrong, the movie took up 7.1GB after being converted.I would not recommend this product to anyone. As much as I don't like the IPod, I would recommend it over the Zen V Plus because: 1. It plays all my music 2. They have a customer service/tech support that helps you and cares about its customers.I hope this helps anyone looking at this player.Jeff
I have owned this for about a week and wanted to share some initial thoughts. All in all pretty pleased with the purchase. It was well packaged and worked flawlessly with my iPod Mini. There are five additional templates that can be used to dock different models. Panicked at first because they didn't have one for the Mini, but it was already installed on the model. Cons:- Light dimmer has three settings, but even the lowest is too bright. You can turn it off and it can be controlled by the remote.- No ability to set a permanent alarm by day of week. For example 7:00AM Monday to Friday, no alarm on Weekends.- Wake to music starts and accelerates to the preset (by you) volume in something like 7 seconds so it is definitely not gentle.- Sound is great for an alarm clock. Don't think it will compare with a mini stereo or Bose SoundDock.Would buy again at the price.
I used to by the refilled cartridges until two of them exploded. The printer was nearly ruined - it took days to clean it out and get it printing nicely again. I'll stick with HP cartridges from now on.
Purchased for a birthday present. Recipient loves it and has already started downloading songs.
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.
this product stinks. The buds didnt stay in my ears. The plug that connects to the ipod didnt stay securley fastened. This product is worthless in my opionion.
For the small price, it works great! It holds my IPOD securely and fits my arm perfectly.
No Compromises here. At a frequency response of from 5Hz - 28,000 Hz you hear it all. Most headpones, usually from 10 Hz - 10,000 Hz don't even come close to this range. If you want sound that's full, round and spacious without any artificial equalization, this is the set for you -- and me!And the price is quite affordable, especially in this quality. A completely flat response gives me the full spectrum from any source, whether I listen to chamber music or hard rock. The bass response I hear from this headphone set all the way down to 5 Hz is phenomenal.The full-cup-around-the-ear style is another comfort benefit. I could not find any discomfort from cup pressure even after two hours of listening. Most consumer audio equipment requires a small mini connector. This headphone has a sturdy -inch RCA connector for all professional applications. It is easily converted to the mini plug with a readily available adapter from any source, such as Radio Shack.To sum it up, I have a number of headphones in prices ranging from $10 to $250 and none of them can compare with this Audia-Technica ATH-M40fs. Get one; youll not regret it.
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.
I have had a computer hard wired to a cable modem. Just got a new laptop with wi-fi. Bought the Linksys broadband wireless router. Total time to setup, connect the router and reconnect the computer was under 5 minutes. Fired up the laptop and it immediately recognized the wireless network. Now a few minutes later I a writing the review by wireless connection. This is way cool. What is the problem? You gotta get this.
I only got to use these for about 2 weeks before my cat ate them.... but while I had them I liked them. Overall good sound quality. Much better than the overpriced apple crap.
Ordering online I was not sure? Turned out to be a great deal. Have not had any problems with Product. Would buy again
i like this player, but i had it for 2 years, and now i want to get an iPod.. but i doubt that the iPod will have as good bass as the SP90 Earbuds, i was wondering if anyone had any recomendations on what are some other good sounding earbuds or headphones, ps. my rio volt also doesnt play cds like it used to and it skips like crazy even if you go for a walk.
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.
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.
Sennheiser has done it again. These headphones sound awsome and feel great with little obstruction from the chord when walking running or what ever I am doing. Bravo!Wade Jardine.Ketchikan, Alaska
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I do not think that anyhigher answer can be given, and I cannot imagine that any resolution could be more fascinating.We are the offspring of history, and must establish our own paths in this most diverse andinteresting of conceivable universes-one indifferent to our suffering, and therefore offeringus maximum freedom to thrive, or to fail, in our own chosen way.My contention to your preposterous rhetoric regarding our very existence in which we thriveas a single minute unit which are completely devouring and deteriorating the very core towhat enabled us to evolve into the intellectual beings we are today, is that evolution itselfis a physically forced change that occurs as our environments dramatically revolutionize intocompletely different atmospheric living conditions further in time altering our internalgenetic codes to either acclimate to these conditions or become extinct. Furthermore, Ibelieve that we are the offspring of evolution brought here by matter in space from otherplanets molecules containing living extraterrestrial enzymes that lived within the meteors,dust and debris through the actual violent fruition that joined for the creation of thisvery planet in which we now live.Even those who have observed the sawtooth pattern of fluctuation between emergence anddestruction, further emergence and still further destruction, and who have already chartedthe eventual end of the universe, are half agreed that there is a stubborn tendency towardan upward progression. This is no great surprise: inefficient creatures will either die outor be destroyed by more successful ones. But progress does not negate the idea of randomness,and when he came to examine the Burgess shale, the great paleontologist Stephen Jay Gouldarrived at the most disquieting and unsettling conclusion of all. 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In the momentum we have been acceleratingin with this internal destruction, we can be certain that it will surely lead to mankind'sdemise and possibly paving the way for a new planetary evolution as with the dinosaurs.Probably the most daunting task we face, as partly rational animals with adrenal glands thatare far too big and prefrontal lobes that are far too small, is the contemplation of our ownrelative weight in the scheme of things. Our place in the cosmos is so unimaginably smallthat we cannot, with our miserly endowment of cranial matter, contemplate it for long at all.No less difficult is the realization that we may also be quite random as presence on earth.I do concur with the inability for the traditional homosapian's mental capacity's comprehensionincapable of understanding the possible unimaginable minuteness in the cosmos and as mentionedprior, share a random presence similar to that of which the disambiguational creatures thatonce roamed on the very soil we walk known as the dinosaurs, which alike, we will face ourdemise in a different way and most likely by our own arrogance and planetary abuse.In the occasion that one may discover themselves in a situation that they are unaware of,no immediate action would be essential at that instance due to the deficiency of comprehensionof the circumstances at hand. 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As you may recognize or refer to my dialogue as an exorcist styleof projectile verbal nausea, I cautiously warn you to behoove my words of wisdom and grasp the lessonsthat are implemented within that can surely enhance your quality of life as an individual.
Initially I was somewhat reluctant to purchase this item as many reviews said it didn't work at distances greater than 2 feet. In my case I didn't find that to be true. I use this item on my motorcycle and it performs as advertised. I highly recommend this product.The product arrived in great condition and very promptly. Overall I am extremely pleased with the product as well as the retailer.
works well, seems to print about the same qty as a new cartridge not a short fill
This little sub is one powerful piece in my home theater/media/pc setup.For the price you will not find a better deeper sub, its true that it doesnt go to ear busting concert decibel levels but what you get is smooth accurate bass compareable to my old infinity 12inch sub. I already have two 18inch subs so i needed to fill the gap with some tight hard hitting bass and that is what this sub delivers. A definite MUST BUY!!!!!!update: added another one of these to my system and now the sound is fuller and hits very nicely
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.
This is being used for a video surveillance system, and I don't require that the picture be as clear as a high-def movie. If I did, I might buy a higher quality cable with gold ends or something. But for what I needed, this cable worked perfectly and the price was pretty good. If you need 50 feet of BNC cable, this is the one I suggest.
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.
Had these headphones for a long time and is the best one out there. The amount of bass this is.....*drool*. There are a lot like this, but it doesnt respond with a wide range of freq. This is very cheap and the wind-up case it awesome!
After reading the excellent reviews I decided to give this product a try on my 1994 car CD player as I was having lots of skipping. I ran into the same problem one of the negative reviewers had. In my car as soon as you put the CD in it starts to play. To go to track 3 you pres FF. The CD immediately said the cleaning was complete! I was afraid it didn't work as the box says it takes a few minutes. However, the skipping was GONE! I contacted Allsop and the response was "The cleaning process happens when the laser tracks from track 1 to track 3. Since CDs spin at such high RPMS it only takes a few seconds for the lens to be cleaned." I am thrilled with the results. The product is well worth the small cost.
The first time I ran it at high volume it fried, total piece of junk!I would not recommend this brand to anyone.
Windows 7 recognized it immediately and I did not need to find any additional drivers or software to access a DOD email. Holds CAC well and fits into the laptop properly.
I bought this item to insert a sign signature on PDF forms that I used. In addition I haveAdobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premiumand thought the graphic tablet can be useful withAdobe Photoshop CS5.I read one of the other review saying that with Window 7, you will have to download the latest driver to make it work. I got worried and look on the web for the latest driver and could not find any. Talk to a person in the digital graphic design but was no help. I decided to install the driver on the CD that came with it and take a chance. If it does not work, then I will just uninstall it and figure something else.The item works perfectly. I was able to insert my signature into the PDF forms I have and use it. I did not use any of the other features on this product except for the signature feature so I can not comment about anything else.However I am writing this review to let everyone know not to listen to that B/S-er about needing to download the latest driver for Window 7. This guy makes me worried about the drivers for Window 7 for nothing.
What can I say...this fine Wireless-N 802.11 draft specification desktop adapter works exactly as it should and how it was described. Installation took only 20 minutes, with most of the time just making sure my crowded chassis didn't get too stuffed.Just so you know, I am running a Dell XPS 600 3.2 GHz Intel Core2Duo running Windows XP Professional SP2. This item supports Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.I have never been this satisfied with networking hardware in my life.P.S. The only con is that the downloaded driver that you can get from Netgear Update before you install the PCI card does not have the correct prompts installed, so it can be a bit confusing if you are not technically inclined. If you are a newbie, I would install from the disk first and then update later following Netgear's instructions.
Our office used this switch since it was a cheap, gigabit switch that did not require a fan (read: quiet). We pass around a decent amount of data and this switch turned out to be very unreliable. Sometimes, it would hang and no traffic would get through. A simple reboot solved the problem but that makes it too unreliable for use in any professional context. We've actually had similar experiences with D-link networking gear in the past.We went ahead with theCisco SR2024T 24 port 10/100/100 Gigabit Switch. It's a bit less than 2x the cost of this but has been very stable and is quiet/fanless as well.
They HAVE NOT resolved the issues with this lock. It is pathetically poor. I am grateful for not having put it on the laptop before finding out that it is junk.
Best camera for price! Small, fits in pocket or purse. Takes great pictures and has good zoom qualities. Reccomend for anyone who wants an automatic camera!
THESE CABLES WORK JUST LIKE ANY OTHER HDMI CABLES, THEY DO THE JOB, GET THEM...NOW!!
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've been using this product for over one year now and find it to be fantastic. I've had only minor issues installing, works fine on win XP. After developing wrist strain using a traditional mouse which forces you to position your wrist to hold the mouse, I've had great improvements while using the touchpad. It didn't take very long to get used to the action, a light touch is all it takes. Scrolling is great - just move your finger along the edge of the pad. Clicks can be performed right on the pad, or using the buttons. It allows you to position your wrist any way you'd like and use a light touch from any finger desired to guide the pointer. Can't say enough good, will never go back to a mouse.
I purchased the Nikon Coolpix Deluxe Accessory Kit from Walmart.com for under $30 in December 2003. Like several other reviewers, I found that the AC adapter that came with the kit (the EH-52) was NOT the one specified by Nikon for my Coolpix 4300 (the EH-53), and I was concerned about using it on a new camera that cost close to $400.I contacted Nikon tech support by e-mail, and they responded that the EH-52 and EH-53 AC adapters are interchangeable. Both models have the same voltage and amperage output.I bought the kit primarily for the case and the card reader. The case is well padded and roomy -- an excellent choice for those who need to carry more than the camera and an extra battery and memory card. If you are carrying just those three items, however, you might want to get a case that's smaller and less bulky.The card reader is an excellent accessory, but it might be worth noting that the kit includes a &quot;generic&quot; (i.e., non-Nikon) card reader.The other items that come with the kit are nice, but I do not have too much use for them. AC adapters limit the camera's mobility, but they are certainly handy if you are using the camera from a fixed location and have access to a power source. I prefer to keep memory cards in their original cases rather than use the card wallet that came with the kit. The lens cleaning cloth is also nice, but I would rather use the disposable kind so I do not worry about depositing dirt back onto an expensive lens after several uses.The kit is a great buy if you can get it for a low price. Current (January 2004) online prices range from $19.76 (2buystore) to $69.99 (Circuit City), so shop around.
I bought this for my camera a year ago. My camera works only with SD memory so I am using the adapter. I works excellent. The price was great.
I have owned a number of printers from varying companies.The only positive remark I have regarding this printer is its ability to fax well.In all other aspects this MFC is dreadful, and an abomination of design and quality.The printing quality suffers seriously. I found myself cleaning the printing assembly everytime just prior to printing.Even after this I would classify this qulaity as poor to fair at best.Although it carries 4 different ink cartridges, if one is close to emptying all operation of the MFC ceases. You cannot print, scan, fax. Wow thats a terrible design flaw Brother.Come on people, in a busy environment is this what you want? I think not.I understand this model of printer had a design abberation in the print head that Brother is aware of and honoured some limited replacement heads. Forget that! You have a design flaw and after spending $$$ you want the consumer to keep this thing and run into another "flaw".The ink replacement was becoming norm after just using the cleaning cycle until a satisfactory result was obatained. After numerous frustrating months/years with this MFC I threw in the glove. The last straw that broke the camels back was the poor ink printing and continual repalcement of cartridges. This finally I realised after 2 years. Lucky for me I had an extended warranty that Staples dealt with with great efficency. 5 stars for Staples!!They replaced the unit and I now have a Canon MP390 that I am delghted with. Its phenomenal. Buy one now, there are limited numbers and many on clearance as it is being phased out. Rpleacement ink cost are exteremely cheap. Quality is superb. No more brother for me!
I haven't used the scanner extensively yet but the quality seems to be very good with the documents that I have used so far. I bought it primarily because it was recommended by "Consumer Reports".The one-touch e-mail, PDF, etc. buttons also seem very convinient.
I own an older PT-65 and I could not find any confirmation that this was compatible, but it is a perfect fit and works great.
the wireless unit is great as it works in seperate rooms where we like to listen to music away from the computer. The only down side to this unit is that the soft ware is not up todate and does not support the Vista system. You can either listen to music on eternal speakers or computer speakers, not both at the same time, as susposedly can be done with the xp system.Hopefully logitech will get their act together and get the software changed over before vista becomes a thing of the past.DRT
UPDATE: works great. Problem was my outlet. I am getting ready to buy another. I would recommend this product. So easy to use, just plug into the wall and boom it works in an instant.
2 full days in the tropics and still not more than 75% charged. Useful only as a backup via internal lithium battery. Got a bit wet one night (since behind glass charging was very slow) I left it outside. Broke. Steer clear of this.
Seller shipped wrong cable by mistake. It only took one email to get correct cable. Seller shipped the same day. Very good service. I would do business with them again and recommend them to anyone.
does what it is supposed to. had one episode of lens flare, but otherwise great buy
Great filter, good build, glass, multicoated, not overpriced. Everything a filter should be. I've bumped the edge of this filter against hard surfaces more than once and it has not bent the aluminum ring or damaged the lens it was attached to. Good product.
Good little radio for the money. Battery backup is nice so you can take it to the basement with you. Picking your county is helpful so you don't have to wake up for every storm going through the state. Its still a little annoying for it to go off in the middle of the night for a thunderstorm watch, but better safe than sorry.
I bought the Tiffen 72mm UV filter for the Tamron 18-270VC lens I bought thru Amazon. Tiffen is one of the best filters around. I try to get one for every new lens I buy. I've used house-brand filters in the past, trying to save a few bucks, but have been disappointed with the quality of the glass and consequently the quality of my photos. Some people don't like adding another layer of glass to their lenses; my thinking, though, is that I'd rather replace a scratched filter than a scratched, much more expensive lens!! And in all my years of shooting, I haven't found the Tiffen filter to detract from my images. The Tiffen gets very high marks from me!!
I love this walkman. It's small enough to wear without interferring with exercise equipment. Also, the sound is great. There is not "blackout" spots when using indoors.
1. By itself, the BT transmitter will support dial-up networking for your BT phone (i.e., if you want to use your phone as a modem, this will do it). It can set up what's called a "dial-up networking profile" on your system, which is a bluetooth standard.2. It does not support file synchronization with your phones. To do that, you need what's called a "serial profile" in the world of Bluetooth configurations. The Microsoft transmitter and software do not have this capability (at least right now).3. The keyboard and mouse DO--I repeat, it DO--work with other bluetooth transmitters! The trick is finding one that supports what's called a "human interface device profile" (HID) configuration. This one is relatively new. In my case, I had to download a driver from Dell's site to get set up, and uninstall the microsoft software completely. The bottom line is, if you want this keyboard and mouse to work with your own transmitter, make 110% sure your transmitter can presently (or be upgraded to provide) support for the HID configuration standard. Chances are it also supports serial, object push profiles, etc. and then you can get trucking with file synchronization.4. Microsoft is not the enemy, at least this time. The HID profile is not Microsoft, it's a bluetooth standard. What Microsoft is relatively guilty of is some pretty optimistic wording on this product's packaging about device interoperability.5. The keyboard and mouse are stellar. Awesome. Beautfully designed, and the mouse in particular is the best one I've ever used. Take some of my hard-earned advice and with a little patience, you can get this thing up and running. Just get very squared away on your present system capabilities, as well as what you want to do once you "go bluetooth," before you buy. That will make a lot of difference in your own review of this product!March 13th, 2004 Update:Still surprised to see the continued posted misconceptions about Bluetooth and this particular device (Why isn't Amazon editing this stuff? It's really misleading). Again, people are flat-out mistaken if they think this device either "locks them in to Microsoft" or effectively limits adding any other Bluetooth device(s). As I and others have pointed out, as long as your computer has a specific capability to support the HID bluetooth standard (or if you're content with the Microsoft receiever included), you are going to enjoy a really neat keyboard.I have dropped my review a star, however, because of the really poor battery life. It is a month at best. You will run through these quickly, so consider rechargeables. A disappointing drawback...would be nice if the keyboard and mouse would go to sleep or something to conserve power.
The hardcase that I purchased for my Palm Tungsten T was a valuable investment. The protection it provides for my PDA and its screen in invaluable. This genuine Palm case is not as bulky as I expected and us easy to use. The additional storage spaces for memory cards is a bonus. I highly recomment this case for anyone that owns a T, T2, or T3.
it was smart way to conect the speakersits my bestthank you soooooooooooo much
Nice camera. It'd be on my list if it only used Compact Flash memory cards. Smart Media is much smaller in capacity (128mb vs over 1000mb). This is a very important consideration when looking at any camera which produces such large image files. Smart Media isn't very smart. Since unlike Compact Flash it has no onboard controller. (meaning fatal error happen much more often). Transfer speed is much slower. How long do you wish to wait between shots? The slower the memory card, the longer the wait. And including a measly 16mb memory stick is a JOKE on a 4 megapixel camera. It can hold 2-3 raw images. Also in a camera costing this much, rechargable batteries and a charger should be standard (and for many other cameras it is).
I bought this camera a year ago and i wonder with it. It's ease to use, small and light. The pics are in a very good quality and it has a nice Zoom. the only thing that i dislike it, is that you can not change films partialy used, i mean if you change a film that is not complete and you want to use it again in order to finish it, you can't.
One of the coolest feature is how it integrates cable and satellite into one contiguous set of channels. You can just channel up from cable to satellite and the replay unit automatically switches to the satellite box. Also, the channel guide shows a merge of the cable and satellite channels. This makes it much easier for visitors and babysitters to use the TV. I haven't used a Tivo, but I've been told it doesn't do as good a job here. Reasons I don't give it five stars: This thing gets hot, and sometimes it locks up and has to be unplugged to get it to reset itself. When the channel lineup is updated (it happens more frequently than you'd expect), all channels you previously removed are added back. Satellite pay-per-view is not shown in the guide or available through the replay remote.
I received my monitor quickly, and I opened the package to realize that it was quite a lot bulkier than I anticipated. The monitor works just fine, and I ended up mounting it on the wall anyway. Good monitor for any everyday use, though I wouldn't recommend it for intense graphic work.
I have not found any other headphone at this price that compares. In fact, the HD201 sounds as good as some more expensive headphones, including the Bose Triports. OK, I'll admit that it's not fair to compare to the Bose, since most people who are serious about sound quality agree that the Bose headphones (and speakers) are quite lacking in that area (for the money you pay - but they sure are comfortable).Getting back to the HD201, no, the sound quality isn't "great", but what do you want for $20?If you want great sound, check out the HD580 (I don't think most people will hear a difference between that and the HD650). Also, get a good headphone amplifier.If you want great isolation, the HD280 is perfect.However, if you want a decent-to-good sounding, entry-level headphone, at a bargain-basement price, this is the one to buy.
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.
I have used the Shure E2c Earphones for several months and have been very pleased with their performance. They are a great alternative to sound cancelling designs and I much prefer them over sound cancelling models because I feel that they have greater acoustic response.Sound cancelling headphones work by creating a sound wave of opposite amplitude to cancel the ambient environmental noise such as fans, traffic hum, or jet engines. This means that the speaker in the headphone will need to generate both the music you hear and the opposing soundwaves inteneded to cancel the ambient noise. Noise isolation units such as the Shure E2c work by creating such a tight fit in your ear channel that ambient noise is blocked from entering. Because the earphone speaker does not have to generate an opposing waveform to cancel the ambient noise it can produce a clearer and sharper response to your music.I admit that I am not an acoustic engineer and the above explanation my not be accurate from a scientific perspective, but I note that I think the music is sharper heard through soound isolation rather than sound cancellation systems. I spend alot of time in airplanes and have had the opportunity to compare these to Sony MDR-EX71, Sony MDR-NC10, and Bose QuiteComfort Noise Cancelling headphones. The first is a simple earbud design that costs about half the price of the Shure E2's. The Shure is much better. The next two are both noise cancelling systems. The Sony is roughly the same cost as the Shure system. I prefer the Shure system because I thought the music was clearer and I do not like the fact that the noise cancellation systems requires a seperate battery. The Shure needs not extra battery. Between the $300 Bose units and the Shure I give a slight edge to the Shure E2c. I prefer the Shure because of the smaller size, ease of operation (no battery), and greater comfort. The Bose unit sounds very good, but I do not think it is a good value compared to the Shure E2c's.
I went with this scanner because of the impressive resolution capabilities and the (alleged) XP compatability, as well as Microtek's impressive reputation in the commercial scanning world. Additionally, the price is very attractive considering the unit's features. The software gave my system problems from the get-go, causing it to crash twice. When I did get some images to scan, the results were not impressive--focus was soft, and light and color were not reproduced accurately. I returned the unit the following day, so I will admit to the possiblity that I did not give it a fair chance, but my patience was exhausted quickly. I bought a Canon D1250U2F to replace it, and the contrast was night and day--the Canon has performed extremely well with only minor complaints.
The description on Amazon says Canon imageCLASS X25 Black Toner Cartridge, however, the actual item was a compatible toner cartridge. Although the item worked, I think that the description is misleading because a similar compatible toner could be purchased at lower cost. Amazon should tighten up the item description requirements so that customers will not be mislead.
The product came as advertised, in a timely manner and it is working well. I would definitely order it again and appreciate the service.
One of my favorite lenses. Sharp, solid, well built (even heavy!). For street photography the results are very good. Highly recommended, with a focal length equivalent to "the classic" 50mm in APS-C cameras.
I live in Alabama and we recently had a really bad event with tornadoes and a record number of people lost their lifes. If you live in a area that may have a tornado or other life threatening weather that could develope and your want to know in advance, so you can protect yourself and your loved one's, you've got to have one of these.I bought one on Amazon last year and it has really been a life saver. It's easy to set up and use. You'll never know it's there until it's needed and it warns you ahead of time so you can take protective measures.
I love having a car charger for the IPOD Nano but it didn't work. The plug-in unit works but when we took a long road trip it was disappointing to not have the car charger work.
Superb quality as usual from Tiffen. Unless you are using a professional camera and are looking for professional glass you cannot go wrong with Tiffen.Buy 2 and never have to worry again
I was sent this review form from Amazon last week and I already reviewed it. The first one was sent back because it was missing parts and Casio was not forthcoming in sending them.Amazon was good enough to send me another one. I love it I am still waiting for a label from Amazon to send back the first one. It has been packed and ready for about 4 weeks. Still like the machine. Not sure about Casio's customer service or Amazon's ability to get a label to me. Have been told twice one was on the way. Must be coming by Pony Express.MaryLou Millenbach
This camera is wonderful. Shots are crisp and clear, even in the dark on auto!!!! Auto-focus is much quicker than my old S40, fast enough to catch my speedy toddler!! I highly recommend this camera to everyone!!
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.
press the mode button until CA appearspress the shutter button one time and CA starts to flashwhile CA is flashing press the shutter button again and its deleted
I own two SP90's, both bought for my kids. The MP3 playback works great, you really can't get it to skip. Battery life is terrific on MP3's because you can set it to spin the cd only when it needs to read more data. Most of the time it plays from its own memory, which uses nominal power, and the cd is still. Despite the reviews of other users here I can't complain about skipping on normal cd's either. You've got to shake it pretty hard to get it to skip.There seems to be a lot of refurbished versions of this player for sale. Both of mine are refurbs. I couldn't be happier with the players, but if you are considering a new one, rather than a refurb, better make sure you can return it just in case.
Have tried the off-brand cartridges in my HP printer and noticed that the quality of print was very much worse. Stick to the HP brand name if you need to print decent looking documents! Could not get good quality images with the off-brands, either. The HP cartridges last longer and make better printouts all around.
This item is a good, portable charger for an iPod. I agree that the cord is somewhat short, but it is perfect for travel.
Easy to install.Runs entirely on USB power.Perfect for the ultraportable for application loading or games.
The first thing I will say about this fan is that it is remarkably silent. On full blast you can barely hear it. Of course you have to trade airflow for this silence. It is not a tornado-maker by any means. This is great for anybody who wants to silence their current computer.The pictures posted here do it no justice, it is a great looking fan. It has clear fan blades, and the whole fan assembly can be easily removed for easy cleaning. It comes with a molex to 3 pin adapter, and 4 fan screws.Overall, this is great for a OEM computer that has an open spot for a fan, or for that office computer that has whiny fans. It would also be perfect for anyone doing audio production. I personally use mine to blow on my video card, and it does a great job of keeping the temps down. Enermax is a great company and you can not go wrong with this fan, unless you are looking for major airflow.
The Sony DVD player is great. It performs flawlessly, simple to use and does not freeze on some DVDs as my old one did (also a sony). The price is right-can't see where you can go wrong if you want a straight forward player.
I dropped this exact model at school and wanted to replace it. It is just right for taking pictures of my students and their activities. Since I had the same model no need to relearn the operation and fine points. The original I had for 5 years and was thinking of looking for one with more MP and zoom. However, dropping and breaking the camera moved up my timeline. My budget said used was the answer and the kids and I are happy to be back in action. I was very pleased to receive the "used" camera quickly. It looks new and works great for the purpose I need it for.
Like many post on here, I have to admit that the concept was great. A wide color touch screen able to control just about every electronic you have in the house at the touch of a button.The unit itself is very attractive, slim lightweight, and you can customize pictures on the screen itself.The biggest problem with this unit is the software. I wish Logitech could come up with a fix for all the random problems that just seem to pop up. Maybe it's because it hasn't gotten enough negative press, but to leave a product like that out there with some many problems is just unbelievable. The remote screen freezes at least a couple of times a day, requiring you to do a hard reboot, meaning taking the battery out and back it and letting it go to all it's test. Lately for no reason,it keeps showing me that battery needs charging, all the while still showing I have a full battery life. The remote itself doesn't run out of juice, but every time you pick it up, you get the message " low battery". The accuracy of the touch screen is not something to brag about by any means. I've had several instances where the button I selected is not the once I actually wanted.Like a previous post, I'm not sure if this is a hardware problem or a software one, but for some reason the Volume control buttons seem to just go out of whack. I've had my Pioneer receiver volume just jump to max volume as I was trying to just turn it slightly up. Same with turning it down, it went all the way to "Mute"In all for the price you're paying for this remote, it is an absolute piece of junk! I do not recommend it at all despite it's very attractive package. Stay away from it. You're better off spending half of 300 bucks and getting something better.
I purchased an elph for the size and the fact it takes panaramics. At first I was happy with it, it took good pictures, was easy to load and unload, and was compact. After about 3-4 months I was in the keys with my friends when we took our last picture on the film, it would not rewind not even manually. I brought it to a camera place to see if they could get the film out and they told me to send it back to canon. The door was stuck and he did not want to ruin it. I did happen to eventually get the film out myself but the camera still did not work so I sent it in (supposively under warranty) and they wanted to charge me $75 to fix it. I suggest looking for another camera.
great product. i tried other before but SIMPLE TECH are the best.easy to use works great and looks cool too... and the price so low compare to some other crapy brands
I was not all that impressed with this little guy, but I guess you get what you pay for. Buy this for your 10 year old kid, but do not use it yourself or you will not be happy.
After owning a Sony DSC s70 for 3 years i was waiting for a camera that would 1)quicker on start up and shots 2) more compact(could fit in front pants pocket) and 3) run unlimited timed movies(limited to only size of memory) and closer to video camera quality. Well the F700 hit all of these. I have had the camera a month now and am 100% satisfied.
The mother board went out on my old Dell 4200 PC. I had just replaced the HDD however and thought that this would be the answer for saving the HDD. I pulled out the hard drive, slapped it into the USB enclsure, and I was up and running without any problems what so ever. Transferred all the old files to the new PC with NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!!Great system for a reasonable price.
After doing some reseach on the Up-Converting players out for sale these days; I came across this player. I had never heard of the MFG, so I decided to find out about them. The end result was that OPPO had been around for awhile and had great success with another one of their Up-Convert Players (which costs way more than what I wanted to spend). Anyway, I purchased this player back in December and have not had one single problem from it. It does everything the MFG says it can do. I especially enjoy the feature that lets you manipulate different aspects of the picture the DVD player puts out. If you are looking to upgrade your old DVD player like I was, then this is a solid find. I recommend it! Please keep in mind though that even though it does improve the picture quality of your DVD's, it will not be the same as HD-DVD or Blue Ray.
not much to say other than an excellent product from Linksys
No, this isn't the best flat panel monitor out there. I purchased this monitor due to my restricted amount of space that is also referred to as my dorm room. The quality is more than adequate for all of my uses which tends to be browsing the internet and word processing. Don't buy this monitor if your life centers on playing video games; buy this monitor if you're looking to maximize your meager living quarters while minimizing the impact on your back pocket.
By far the best earphones I ever bought ( I finally found it! hehe..=) Searched everywhere looking for the best earphone's, went through about 4 different earphones before the I found the V-Moda Bass which had the best sound, quality, durability, OMG the bass is Amazing!! also has great tweeters and is light weight. Did I mention the price!I definitely recomend this product for those who are looking for earphones for your i-pod when running, using it on your computer... light weight but durable and SOUND YOU DEFINITELY WONT BELIEVE!earn's respectable 5 star!
The headphones were useful while they lasted. The sound and fit were fine.After just three months, however, they became unusable:One earphone began to transmit sound only intermittently. I had to twist the cords in such a way to make them work.After several weeks of this frustrating process, it became impossible to make the dysfunctional earphone operate properly, rendering the set useless.Evidently made with cheap materials and assembled with a poor design.I recently purchased a cheaper set - a different brand - which have worked fine.I will not purchase from this brand again.
Fun while it lasted. Got it for Christmas and after the 4th use it is DEAD. Nothing.The kids are so disapointed.
Where to start I have had this for 10 years and it is still ticking that alone is a tesament to how well the thing works. Over that ten years It has traveled with me to over a third of the world. This is to include half a tour in Iraq. It has been dropped and has been trough airport security more times than most people. Because of this I have never had a reason to buy an Ipod. And to be honest for music I would rather use this. Only reason that I own anything like an Ipod is that its my Iphone. So I think that the Xtra is by far the one of the best mp3 player made.
I purchased this portable DVD player for our RV. We went on 2 trips and played a total of 10 movies when it no longer would work. The screen turned completely white. The DVD player was 94 days old after we returned from our 2nd trip. 4 days out of warranty - Polaroid said it was not fixable and the best they would offer is a replacement unit - for $50.00! It's only an $80 DVD player, why would I pay $50.00 when the 1st one only lasted 10 DVD's. Very unhappy with Polaroid, will never buy another one of their products!!!!!!!!!
So shoot me making copies of videos but what was only an occasional movie that would skip/freeze started to become almost "normal". So I tried one of those cleaners where you apply cleaner to the disc then spin it around in the little holder. Clean but still pixelating/skipping freezing. Well I found this product I'd picked up several years ago at a local FYE. Just finished working on four separate discs (two with more than one movie) and each and every one plays perfectly. First thing I noticed was that the disc itself loads quicker and after that, they're all perfect. Even the overall quality of the video is much better! Going out tomorrow to buy more. If I can't find it locally, yes, I'll defintely re-order. The real tragedy is that brand new discs often come with built-in scratches but that's probably part of mass-production.
I had this 5yr old Gateway notebook with celeron, that can hardly run for one hr without shutting off. Once I bought this things are never same. Very simple just plug in the USB cable to computer USB.
I won't actually be travelling with the case until next week but it is wonderful for going back and forth to work. Plenty of room for all my papers as well as the computer. I especially like the separate removable case for going to meetings.It seems very stable, easily going up and down over curbs without tipping over.My only complaint is sometimes the button on the telescoping handle doesn't fully release and it takes a couple of tries to get the handle all the way back down.
I bought this case with the SD1000 camera and I've got to say that I'm pretty unhappy with it. The main issue is that the case WILL NOT FIT with a wrist strap on the camera, and thus the case won't close. There's a hole on the top of the case that I suppose is supposed to work with the strap, but the strap that ships with the camera is far too large to fit. The camera is tiny and really needs the wrist strap so this case is a bad bad choice. Go with something else.I'm back to using my old case that fits pretty good and actually has room for my extra battery, which you also must carry since this camera doesn't have a battery life meter. Of couse, you can hack the camera to add that... but that's not for the feint of heart ;)
This broadband router is great for WAN links of 6Mb or less which makes it perfectly suited for broadband DSL or Cable. If you intend to use it as a firewall on a 10MB network, you will run into intermittent problems of major packet loss. It appears that the internal backplane can't handle above 6Mb/sec.Other than that, the web GUI interface is easy to follow and any simpleton can set it up. It supports PPPoE for those of you unfortunate enough forced to log in to your DSL/Cable provider, as well as dynamic and static addressing.The firewall does a good job of port blocking, allows setup of a DMZ via port pass through, but does not do any packet filtering. It does shut down microsoft vulnerabilities when file folder sharing is turned on (on your local computer). It also effectively nullifies DOS (Denial Of Service) attacks based on ping-flooding, if enabled.For the average home user/gamer, this will be a perfect fit. For the Business user you may want to seriously consider a higher end firewall with NAT and packet filtering if you want to protect database servers and other important eyes-only data.
Although not the NIKON product, this is same chemistry with higher density. That is 800 MaH (Milliamp-hrs) for this vs 600 MaH for Nikon's - lasts longer before needing recharge. Presuming it allows for as many recharge cycles, an excellent buy!
Bought these for gifts for a recent trip to Poland. Excellent value. Multi-language choices, even Polish, came as an unexpected surprise. Very high quality images for a point and shot camera, long battery life, and decent video quality with the ability to zoom during filming.
These speaker stands are better that I had hoped for!!! Very attractive and look well in my room. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
It is not the prettiest, but it did the job for me at the gym.
THESE THINGS SCREAM dont waste your money on those others that cost 3x as much these work very good!Highly advise you get these .
Bass is really effective, so if your player doesn't have an equalizer you'll have to get used to it, although sound quality is very good. They are comfortable and beautiful. Wire quality could be better but for this price I think it's what you can get. Perfect as an iPod companion.
Works as advertised! This unit appears to be one of the least expensive alternatives for IR repeaters out there (from what I could find), so the cables and housing aren't high end (e.g. receiver eye uses shrink wrap over the eye-to-cable connection, emitter cables are thin)... but for a unit that is supposed to be hidden... who cares! However, the designers took care that the unit isn't ugly... I'd say it looks like a nicely done kit project.The receiver is a tube with the sensor on the side of the tube (not at the top)... so you mount the eye sideways (not pointing straight on). The directions instruct you to mount the receiver behind the TV (or behind a grate, etc) so the IR signal bounces off the back wall into the receiver. This means the receiver is completely out of view! Perfect.The receiver's cord was about 6 feet in length, which was more than enough for me. The emitter cords were also about 6 feet. About 12 feet total from receiver to emitters. (I didn't measure... this is approximate)The emitters have clear sticky tape that allows you to mount the emitter facing directly into the sensor of the unit you're controlling. Perfect.The emitter cords come hard mounted into the circuit housing (can't unplug them) and their wires are all connected to make a flat cable. You have to peel the cable apart to get enough separation between emitters to reach each unit you want to control. Personally... I would have liked heavier gauge wires for the emitters (just so I would worry less about damaging the wires and connections). But if that means it would cost more... I'll take the thin wires.Power supply has a small footprint. Nice. Comes with receiver mounting options; velcro or a clip & screw.There is a blue LED that lights up when an IR signal is detected. Check the product picture; it's attached to the emitter cable, so you can put the LED where you want. If receiver is picking up noise, LED lights up. You're instructed to keep adjusting the receiver location/position until there is no noise detected (blue LED goes completely out). In my situation there was no way I could get the receiver out of the way of the noise. However... it works anyway. So even if there is some noise, the unit performs as needed. You might not want to mount the LED in view, though... because if there's noise... it's always on.Bottom line... I needed my IR remote to reach units that are behind my TV... and this system enabled me to do it. It worked flawlessly and met my every expectation.
I was shopping at Best Buy with my friend, who decided on the SD110, the smallest in the ELPH series. However, after a little research, I found that the s500 is only marginally larger than its smaller sibling. Even so, this marvel can slip into my front pocket easily and takes superb pictures. The s500 also has the distinction of having 5 megapixels--fully 2 more than the SD110, and 1 more than the cheaper s410. I'm thinking if I'm already going to be spending so much money ($500 with an additional battery pack), I might as well go all out for the best, or just stick to a cheap $200 camera. Right? And who wants to buy cheap electronics? :-PI also have the Canon A70 and the Sony Cybershot U40. While the A70 was my trusty workhorse last year, it is rather homely and bulky. While not *very* large, there would have been no way to slip that brick into my pocket, with it's protruding grip and lens. Also it is only 3.2 megapixels. From looking at the pictures I took today on the s500's &quot;shakedown&quot; around the neighborhood, I can already tell that it takes far more detailed, sharper images than the A70, which suffered from a minor &quot;softness&quot; in the pictures it took. Also, the s500 is less a camera than it is a work of art in it of itself. When off, the camera has a slim, elegant look. It has an nostalgic air of Art Deco about it. From the front, the highly polished silver and handsome gold rings around the lens will catch anybodys' eye immediately--a breathtakingly beautiful machine to take breathtakingly beautiful pictures.On the other hand, this camera is not nearly as small as the Sony U40, which was about the size of my index and middle fingers put together. However, that had no zoom and took only marginally acceptable images (2 MP and rather grainy)--I bought it primarily so I'd have a throwaround camera. In any case, the s500 is not *as* small, but it still fits into my pocket without any hassle (you'll know it's there, but it won't bother you), and the optical zoom and high image quality more than make up for it.Again, the image quality is superb, and all in such a portable package.Manual controls are light. There is AUTO, Manual, Panorama, and Video mode. In Manual, you can control the ISO and F stops, but they are not readily available, and require fiddling with the menu to access. I don't care, personally. I bought the camera for it's portability and ease of use when I want to snap pictures. I leave the wheel on AUTO and I am perfectly content with the images I get--for the average picture taker, too, I'd imagine.The movie mode is decent. This is a camera and not a camcorder, it's still part of the package, but I'll not put it into consideration when rating this camera. Subpar. My A70 could take 640x480s at 15 frames/second while the s500 only takes a sluggish 10. It's is quite choppy, but bearable. The s500 can have 15 frames a second under the two smaller video resolutions, but they still do not look as good as the videos I captured with my A70. There is just an element of choppiness that I do not like. Perhaps the increased megapixelage necessitates a decrease in smoothness, I don't know. However, the movie mode is just an additional nicety in this otherwise superb piece of machinery, and it decent, acceptable, just not as good as I know it could be, for Canons, but I know this feature is important for many people considering digital cameras.The proprietary battery is also something that I do not like (I prefer AAs) but I suppose there have to be some trade-offs--I'd suggest getting a spare, since it's theoretically supposed to last only about 2 hours per charge. I'd also suggest getting the skin-tight leather cover for this cam, since you can still fit it in your pocket while keeping that lovely luster intact, away from the coarseness of your pockets.I'd also suggest getting a CF that has as high a write speed as possible. When taking pictures at maximum size(2592x1944) and maximum resolution (super-fine), my card took about 1-3 seconds to finish recording. I could continue taking more pictures almost immediately afterward, but I would still have to wait for the images to finish writing before turning off the camera. I did not notice this when I took superfine photos at the Medium size settings. Speaking of CF, I'd also suggest getting as big a card as possible. This monster takes pictures at 1-3 Mb each which means about 100-200 picture for me--my 256Mb card doesn't seem so adequate anymore. But it's fine.Conclusion.So definately a great buy. It takes wonderful, superb pictures, and decent movies. By itself, it is a work of art, and truly is a handsome camera. All this, and is still compact enough to throw in your pocket or for the ladies, purse. There are slightly smaller and cheaper ELPHs, the sd110 and s410, but you will already be spending so much, and if you are, you might as well spring for the full 5 megapixel goodness that the s500 offers--3 megapixel cameras belong back in 2003. And there are other brands to choose from, but I honestly have not seen a more handsome camera that takes such spectacular images, and I think if you are considering this camera at such a price, that surely, you will be considering the aesthetic value of what you are buying. This camera is sure to please.
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.
I needed a suction mount and cord to replace the original I left in a rental car at LAX. Thankful that you can replace these items without having to buy for a complete Garmin unit. The price is right and delivery was fast. This is the original Garmin equipment and not a knock-off.
I have had several of these routers over the years.. I currently have the v2 but the problem I am having is not version specific. I get disconnected from IRC and any messenger I am using about ever 5 -10 minutes at best. I have changed the firmware numerous times... I have reset the router I have actually changed the router out to no avail. This equipment is faulty and Linksys refuses to acknowledge the problem. If you type in Befsr41+disconnects you will see this is a problem with the entire product line... and most of us can not resolve this without removing this piece of equipment from the equation.
To start, I would like to note that I had purchased this camera in 2004 and took over 70,000 images so far with it. Back those days nothing better existed on the market. Still no one beats the unique combination of features this camera provides: small and light-weight, L-lens with 7x zoom (and as the result - amazing quality of images), video recording, flipping Life-view screen, durable aluminum body, top LCD, etc. It took Canon over 4 years to integrate some (but not all) of the Pro1 features into the latest DSLR. Sure, this camera is useless for night-photography but other then that - this single unique device can satisfy any and all needs as a walk-around camera delivering uncompromising image quality, something you can get only by investing at least 3-5K in to DSLR.
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.
This is the third hood I have purchased for my Canon 40D, and this is by far the BEST! From the way the hood locks onto my lenses, to the felted interior of the hood, there is nothing better out there! The price is amazing. I have thrown the hood into my camera bag and suitcase, and the hard plastic does not even show a scratch.
One person who reviewed this product was conserned that it looked ugly. Well I being using "Split Looms" for years now and not once did the product info online or when it arrived and the box was check out said: The Most Beautiful Looking Split Loom Ever!!! This item serves a purpose and it makes a bunch of messy looking wires look organized. Not only does you wires don't look messy anymore but it helps to prevents your household pets from chewing on the wires... Installing your wires inside the loom is a breeze. You can get you wires out if necessary without a hassle too. As for the construction and materials used, I give it a "four star" rating. The plastic could be a little thicker... By the way I was not trying to insult the very first person who did an review, I was just pointing out some facts, but I do have an idea for this person, the very next time when they need some more loom they should check the availability for colors other than black or white from manufactures that carry some of those "very pretty colors" it's just a matter of taste...The bottom line on this product is: it at really good price, two the quality is okay, third Amazon with its liberal return policies. What more can you ask for!!! Happy Shopping!!!
As a quilter, I have embraced the cordless iron idea. There is nothing worse than having your fabric all ready to be ironed and the cord brushes across the fabric and disarays everything. I have gone through two other cordless irons in the past 10 years. This iron is a keeper and hopefully my last one! It takes a little longer to heat up on the initial start, but it holds the heat longer than any of my other ones did. You can actually iron larger pieces without having to return it to it's charger for more heat. This iron is heavier than my others, so I need not press as hard as I use to. The cord recoil feels strong and hasn't been an issue trying to make it work. I love the fact that I can cover the iron right after use, no waiting for it to cool for storage. I can't say anything bad about this iron. Go get yourself one!
The 8GB SDHC arrived on the last day of promissed in the original package. I installed it in my Canon camera and stated to shoot pictures it's realy great to have this SD card in my camera I can now shoot more pictures and videos for a very long time.
I bought this to protect my actual lens and it paid huge dividends. Not sure how it happened but I took the camera out of the camera bag and the protection filter was cracked like a spider web. Fotunately, the lens underneath it didn't have a scratch on it. If I hadn't spent the little bit of money on the lens filter, I would have been looking a costly repair of a $1500 lens.
i use this router at one house with att cable and it works just find, but it slowed down when i got my 10mbit line at my house house(the editor is wrong, home ISP's have 10mbit(winfirst.net). I was getting 6 megs a second and when i switched to smc(recommended by my isp) i got 9 megs
Pretty good filter for the price being offered. My criteria was to have the lens protected from dust and wear. Pretty much happy with this filter.
Must have, great product and quality has lasted through rain, snow, sweat, and Hot Texas weather. Don't buy the expensive special Nike+ shoes. All you need is this and the Nike+ sensor and you good to go!
Wow. This product is something that actually worked the very first time I installed it on my laptop with Windows Vista. It's truly impressive. Since Windows Vista has terrible bluetooth support built-in, I purchased and installed BlueSoleil software (IVT Corporation)and now I have my cellphone bluetooth headset working with my ACER laptop (it's great for chat), I can listen to my laptop-based mp3 music in another room, and so on. I highly recommend the IOGEAR USB adapter.
If you don't consider yourself an audiophile you shouldn't even be looking at these things. Keep that in mind. I have the Sony Fontopia headphones also and I have to admit, sound quality wise, they're about the same(The E2's is slightly better). Where the Shure E2 do better is in the little things. as previous reviewers have noted, the Fontopia doesn't stay in your ear so well (strenuous work tends to cause them to fall out) Not so with the E2, they come with 3 variable sizes so you're going to find one that fits. The earbuds are also seem to cut out excess noise so you don't need to raise the volume as much to hear the music when in an urban are. Also the cord on the E2 is sturdier than on the Fontopia's I had. The Sony's have a seam along the inside that through regular use will open and expose the wiring, headphones still work, but seems dangerous. Oh and the cord on the E2 is longer, so when my Mp3 player is in my mailbag I can stand up all the way without pulling on the cord. If you can deal with these nuisances, hey, go with the Fontopia, sound is only minutely worse and they're about $30 less. But otherwise these are pretty nice. I give it 4 stars because they're well made, but not for everyone. Value becomes very relative in this case.
The unit is great! Much faster than the older Garmin models in locating a signal and re-routing. The bluetooth makes it possible to use your phone without a headset. The phone book also is easily transferred to the unit.
I could not get this device to work reliably, despite investing 10+ hours in it, trying different combinations of device drivers and software, and removing product from system, and reinstalling it. In fact, I worked so long on it, I blew the opportunity to get a rebate on the product, and now if I want to return it, Amazon says I have to get it back to them in 3 days. I cannot do that.The symptoms are that the device installs, the software installs, I declare to it my SSID and encryption, and it connects fine, sees the wireless network, and works for a while. Then, the connection drops out and the device loses connection to the network. I have many other devices in its vicinity which continue to be connected to the same wireless network, so the network is not the problem.I have tried the Atheros native drivers, too, and those don't help.I would strongly avoid this product, no matter what kind of system you have.
When I recieved this product it did not work in an existing adaptor that I had laying around. No big deal. It did work with the supplied one so I thought nothing of it. But it was hit and miss whether it would read in the computer at all. It did work fairly well in the device I bought it for for about a week. Then it just stopped working altogether in the device and in the supplied adaptor. Since it had been over a week and I bought it with a gift certificate and it was really cheap I didnt bother going thru the hassle of a return. I chucked it and went out and got a Sandisk instead. It works just fine.
I was very please with the binoculars and the service that I got. They arrived in the least time stated.
After reading the previous reviews, I became skeptical of purchasing this product, but I knew Logitech made great products, so I went ahead and bought it. The speakers were packed tightly and were wired together, making it a little tricky to take it out of the box, as some have mentioned, but after moving a few cardboard flaps, the speakers were free. Setting up the speakers was a breeze-plug the speakers into the back of the sub, plug the base into power, and plug the remote into the speaker jack. I did not find the wired-together speakers a hassle. I also found the MP3 player dock to be quite useful. My iPod USB cable fit perfectly and I can sync and charge my iPod at the same time. I also found the auxiliary jack to be useful in the front because I was planning on plugging my guitar into the speakers and using it as an light amplifier. The speakers look pretty good for the price and sound almost as good as my Creative 7.1 surround speaker system. I've had no problems with these speakers yet, and it's from Logitech, so it should last for a while.
I really like my new flip video. I use it when visiting friends homes or on other trips. (We just got back from Cape Cod) I download the videos into the Flip Video Library, then I move the clips into Windows Movie Maker. From there I edit,add music (my only complaint is that I can't use most of the music from the ipod music I saved,I have to rip an old cd and put it into mp3 format)....Then I put in transitions (which are really fun). I burn everything onto a dvd and send it as a gift to the person we visited. My entire edited version is usually about 12 minutes. If I go longer than that, I don't have enough ram memory to handle it. The quality of the picture is good enough to show the dvd on a 56 inch tv. The zoom doesn't show up nearly as clear as the regular shots.
I bought this bag for a Canon A1200 digital camera. It fits perfectly. It is a good sturdy bag and has two pockets for an extra memory card or more batteries. The inside of the bag is lined so I don't have to be afraid of scratches on the screen. Very satisfied.
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!
Holy smokes I only paid $49 for this thing after rebates and it was worth a lot more. It is quiet, fast, prints on both sides of the paper, has two paper trays, and seperate less expensive ink tanks. I like the screen monitor that pops up showing the print progress and graphic representations of the ink remaining in each tank. I also have two HP printers in the house but the single color cartridges are SO expensive and if you run out of one color you have to replace the whole color cartridge. This has now become our primary printer and it just does a great job.It sure is handy to have 8 x 10 sheets in the top feeder and 4 x 6 glossy photo stock in the lower cassette feeder. I can print without changing paper type from anywhere in the house.I use this printer for normal 8 x 10 hardcopy, and for quick access photos. However my bulk photo printouts still go to CostCo where the quality is still better than the printer, and the cost is less. CostCo only charges $0.17 for 4 x 6 prints and by my calculation they cost over $0.22 on the PIXMA ip3000.
I ordered this item at 5 pm on a Friday and it was delivered by Monday. WOW!!!! Very impressive.
The TV works great, but, the sound sucks......... You will need speakers. I bought some $15.00 computer speakers at BIG LOTS and the TV sounds great. It is in my guest bedroom. This is a great buy for themoney.
over all this product is excellent.areas that need improvement:zoom in/out buttons are not extremely easy to use for someone driving in a crowded city like manhatan, i wish there was a faster and better way to the zooming out functionality because while driving in the city i constantly need to have a bigger picture of my path and how close i am to destination.need faster processing of maps when in street area because when driving in crowded cities you have to decide to turn left or right in a split of a second (you don't always want to follow directions given by the gps),may be having maps with less streets that need to be displayed will increase the processing speed...my friend is a cab driver, they could make a gps to fulfill the requirements of that community.
plain old cord. Not much to say about it other than it seems of good quality and it worked great.
damn good projector, bought it in january & its still working with the original bulb, but sadly the bulb already has over 2500 hour on it....that speaks for itself. (Time to buy another bulb)
The price was great (under $0.50/ball), the delivery was prompt and (for this mediocre golfer) the balls performed as hoped. I was regularly getting 200+ yard drives (about 20 yards further than I had been getting), though maybe that represents more time at the driving range before I played using the new balls.
Very nice machine. Only drawback was a piece of plastic stuck in the optical slot. Once I pulled it out it was fine.
No problem yet. I use it with for a canon camera to store lots of images and videos. Has worked perfectly fine so far.
I purchased this humidifier after my old one broke. The box claimed to be extremely quiet. It lied. Big time. On the lowest setting it is tolerable... barely. On high? My hairdryer is quieter. The lights all over the thing are also extremely bright. I have it wrapped in a t-shirt. It also doesn't seem to humidify well. I leave it on high with my bedroom door shut for a few hours before I go to bed and the room doesn't seem to feel any more humid than the rest of my dry home. The small vapor pads that scent the air is a nice touch but they are only useful if the thing is right next to your bed and trust me, with the noise this thing makes you wouldn't want it anywhere near where you're trying to sleep. It was an utter waste of money.
Perfect fit. Does the job really well with the quality of the picture. Screws right on nice an tight. Definitely recommend this.
First point worth mentioning: If you're looking for a pocket camera, look elsewhere. Check the dimensions on this, and then check your pockets. On the other hand, if you don't mind carrying the camera around with you, it will reward you IMMENSELY for the effort.Designed as a reportage camera, the response is incredibly fast. It reminds me of the time I traded in my 133MHz computer for a 2.4GHz. I can't stress enough how fast this thing is. And not only that, but it's PRECISE. The optics are about as crisp as they get, and the CCD captures the image very well.For me, the camera is completely automatic. For later, it has a manual override on everything. For the transition (while I learn more), it has shutter or aperture priority. This includes the best manual focus on any non-SLR digital camera on the market, by the way. It also has a macro focus that allows you to take wide-angle shots within 6cm of the subject. Also, the LCD is a massive 2.5in.With automatic everything, manual overrides on everything, unlimited video (it'll fill your memory card if you let it), crisp and detailed images with no artifacts, a superior LCD viewfinder/replayer, classically gorgeous styling, absolute blazing adjust/focus/write/refresh/everything speed, and all of the other features I haven't time to mention, this is THE camera to have.I shopped for several months, and after learning about this one, my interest in ALL other cameras just disappeared. The ONLY thing I could possibly agree is worth considering is Sony's latest top-end camera. It has excellent Carl Zeiss optics and both 5MP and 5X zoom (which outmatch the Leica by a small margin). It also has infrared night shots, which could be a fun feature to play with. It just lacks the speed of the Leica and costs noticably more (shop around and see). Not to mention it requires memory sticks, where the Leica has SecureDigital memory, which is smaller in size but still as large in capacity and is becoming more prevalent in a number of manufacturers.You don't have to take my word for it, though. Read the rest of the reviews and check Leica's website for really detailed specs. Then shop around for the best price and GET the camera. Enjoy.Addendum: The more I use the camera, the more I love it. A few features I've uncovered: Adjustable flash brightness (I illuminated an entire auditorium with it. Amazing), camera saves preview image with every video for easy reference, manual is VERY comprehensive, Leica partnered with Panasonic (to provide the digital aspects) which in turn means Leica provides optics on Panasonic's cameras - if you don't want to pay this much, check out Panasonic's cams.Finally, I found a great program for organizing and editing pics as well as creating several types of albums. PhotoMeister. Check it out.
did a little research before buying,,........ like the speaker (loud) usb to store on my pc or as i'm a reporter, i can listen carefully at home to what i heard in the field.easy to use.... many many features to explore...love it
I've had my DR-MV1S for a little over a year, and only used it occasionally. Well, all of a sudden the front panel started flashing "loading" non-stop...accompanied by the flashing blue display light across the whole front of the machine. This happened all on its own. I wasn't even using the thing. After looking through the instruction book for a clue, I finally just tried to turn it off by holding the power button and then the stop button, as directed. Nothing. I tried unplugging the unit for a while and then plugging it back in. "Loading, loading" started flashing again. That brought me to the internet to see if anyone else has had this happen to them. Well, apparently so. Thanks for all of your posts. I won't even bother to send this garbage in for repair.
I bought this item a few days ago and it is great. Both my laptop and desktop can access the DSL line. Plus, I setup my laptop to share the desktop printer. I think it is a great product and has saved me some time.
Reasons to Avoid:1. After only 16 months of light use, hardware broke2. As it is out of warranty, HP will not replace, and furthermore can not even provide a local (Southern California) service center at which to have the unit fixed. Both the person-to-person and online support list businesses that explicitly do not fix all-in-one printers3. HP software does not play well with graphics, greeting card, or digital camera software4. HP software requires frequent reinstallations.5. Envelopes, in the majority of cases, do not feed straight into the printer, requiring multiple attempts to print an envelope
I'm not a fan of the big bulky headphones, despite their amazing sound quality. However, these Sony Headphones are light, comfortable, and still produce a great sound. I was really impressed by the sound quality with these ear buds. They're also somewhat noise-cancelling. Plus, they're small enough and easy to carry around with you, especially if you like to bring your mp3 player when you travel.A few downsides, however, are that you'll probably have to replace them more than once. The cords on my old pair had all melted (I have no idea why) and started tearing off the wires. Also, be cautious of losing the little gray ear pieces (save your extras), because they pop off easily.
I bought the 5 tier version for $35 (reasonable price) for my growing blu-ray collection. This design was exactly what I expected. The material does not feel "cheap", since the frame is entirely metallic. If you construct the tier heights in accordance to the height of blu-ray titles, then you can get 4 tiers out of this rack. Then you can fit approximately 50 blu-rays per row, so in total, you can place about 200 blu-ray titles on the rack (not bad). The rack stands about 3 feet high, as described. The package also comes with straps in case you wish to strap the stand against wall. This may come in handy in case of an earthquake, or if you have a children or a dog in your house. The product also comes with movable dividers/bookends so your collection won't topple off the corners.Now I just need to buy the 8 tier version for my DVDs and TV series.The good thing about the designs is that if you buy another set, whether it be the 5, 8, or 12 tier, you can split the poles and place the shelves between them creating 3 racks side-by-side. (If you don't know what I mean, check out the user images posted on the 5 tier model.)Image Here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B00005T3CI/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index;=0In other words, if you buy 2 sets (mix or match), you can construct it as 3 conjoined racks, which provides you with even more space to place your media collection.I highly recommend this product.
I have the Boston Acoustics bookshelf-style player (no longer made, sadly). It's a great CD player and radio, with all of the features I wanted. (It looks and functions like the Bose model...but I hate Bose with such a passion, I would've paid more to NOT buy their product.)The BA unit kept returning an error message, "CD ?" after one was inserted. This cleaner, used one time, fixed the problem. Problem hasn't occurred again, in more than a year.I was hesitant to try it....some reviews and advice said it could ruin the system. But I was going to not use the system anyway....so I took a chance. Turned out to be a good decision, but I don't know enough about WHY it works to say it would be safe for every unit.
Perfect OEM. ONE WORD OF WARNING, if you are not good at soldering and/or you don't have a good iron, don't try this yourself. The contacts are very thin and will burn up in a hurry. I recomend readingThe Fender Stratocaster Handbook: How To Buy, Maintain, Set Up, Troubleshoot, and Modify Your Stratif you are unsure.
Looks like a great camera with lot of cool features. Just can't seem to connect to the PC through the USB port. No help on the Sony website or the manual either. Supposedly &quot;plug and play&quot;. Where do I return this?
After receiving an offer last month for my Sansui 9090 receiver and my Pioneer CS-911 floor speakers that I purchased in 1975 that I could not refuse, I found that I needed a replacement 2-channel receiver to use on my TEAC A-6300 reel-to-reel and my JVC Dolby HX-Pro cassette recorder. Thank goodness Onkyo had the TX-8522 receiver on the market. Although it lacks the finess of the Sansui, it is nevertheless a good 2-channel receiver. It allows me to continue to make cassettes and reel-to-reel recordings from my LP and CD library. I find the Onkyo easy to use with simple controls. The sound produced is clear and I don't hear any hum or feedback when using my turntable. Having the extra capability to plug in a CD player, Tape 1 & 2, DVD, AM/FM, Phono and Satellite Radio are a plus. I use the receiver in my office with all my other recording gear, so I haven't had a need ot crank it up to ful output. I presume it will handle larger speakers than the Bose 301's I am now using. Not being a 7, 8, 9, or 10 channel surround person, I find that left and right sound is absolutely sufficient for me. This Onkyo does exactly what it is advertised to do, provide good 2-channel power and output. Having the XM capability is a good extra. A good product at a great price!
Purchased along with Nikon D3000 kit to use for sports shots (primarily ice hockey) and coastal scenery. Does what I need it to do and I have not had any issues with the lack of VR. For $69 it was a great buy ($169 price with $100 discount for buying along with the D3000 kit).
I really dont trust generic ink or refill type products because I've heard stories about the mess they can make and issues with your printer. I would love to save some money but I dont want the potential hassle. As for the Canon original ink. I put it in the printer and its working fine. Not really a lot to tell. I just wish they lasted longer.
We just got this system for Christmas and we are impressed. It is going to replace both our clock/radio and our stereo in the bedroom. So far, it does everything we want, and has features that are not listed in the description. Those features are: a full function remote control, timer and sleep timer. The timer works just like an alarm, but it only 'wakes to music' not a beep or buzz.Some negatives - we lay our unit horizontal. We couldn't see the clock when it was vertical. Also, the button labels are in an a red. I would prefer a less bright color.
If you still like to take pictures using the 35mm format, then this camera is for you. Like many others, I was quick to purchase a digital camera (Canon Powershot) and enjoy the whole digital camera scene but when it comes to superior photographs, there is nothing that can compare with 35mm photography. I was looking for a new 35mm camera and went into a local camera shop. I was introduced to the new EOS Rebel Ti and it did not take me long to really enjoy the features and looks of this camera. It is significanly lighter then its predecessor and its looks are striking. I like having the menu screen on the back of the camera in a larger LCD screen. It's much easier on the eyes. The different settings allow even the most advanced photographer options that are often found on much more expensive cameras and like all of Canon's 35mm line, the lenses are interchangeable and give you greater flexibility in your picture taking experience. The built in flash pops up automatically in low light settings and you still have the option of adding on another flash on the cameras top. You get so many features for a really great price. ... This is the camera for both the beginner and advanced photographer.
If all you need is filter to protect your lens and you primarily shoot in the shade without any light sources, then this is the filter for you. I personally will be returning this filter and have already invested in a B+W coated filter which is significantly better. The Tiffen lens produced way too much ghosting and flaring with even the slightest hint of sunlight. The B+W lens worked perfectly, and all of my images came out beautifully. So the moral of the story is if you've got a decent lens and want to produce the best possible images, invest your money in a better filter. It really does make a big difference!
Once again... the memory card error is showing up, although I have not dropped the camera or done anything that would cause damage. This is the second time this happened. the first time I had it repaired with Cannon and this time I am just fed up! NO MORE CANNONS FOR ME... It's ridiculous that the same thing keeps happening for me and so many others yet they want to charge us $150.00 each time just to repair it.
I write this with a little trepidation because I really loved the original Eclipse keyboard. That was a great piece of electronics - solid, heavy, simple, with excellent typing action and a good, understated shape. I would recommend the original Eclipse any day.Unfortunately, it was stolen in a burglary, and I thought to myself that I would "upgrade" to the Eclipse II - a newer model. Unfortunately, this is not an upgrade in any way.The build quality is far cheaper than its predecessor, which may not be a functional problem, but when you're paying this kind of a price for an essentially bare-bones keyboard, I think the build quality is important. Right away, this keyboard did not feel as solid and sturdy as the original Eclipse.The typing action isn't as good as the original, either. It's decent, by no means is it bad, but again - a step down. The action is far less distinct and clean than the original Eclipse.Finally, here we are, about two years later, and some of the keys aren't responding well. The right arrow key requires an extremely hard press in order to activate it, meaning I sometimes have to hit it two or three times to get it to register if I'm not constantly thinking about it. I chalked it up to one bad key but I have another one that's doing the same thing now. In an effort to remedy it, I've pulled the keys and cleaned underneath, but it is not helping.All in all, I just don't think the Eclipse II is a good purchase. Perhaps they have remedied some of my complaints with the third generation product - but I really do not need any of the bells and whistles. I want a simple, clean, solid keyboard - the original Eclipse was ideal in that respect and Saitek has moved away from what was a great product in order to cater to the masses. Good for them, I suppose, but they no longer supply what I am looking for, so I will look elsewhere.
On the contrary to the review &quot;Don't waste your time,&quot; HP's CD-R/RW's are the highest quality out there. According to HP's website, HP makes the best CD-R/RW's in the industry (at least so far). Their CD-R/RW's has the longest data retention, are less likely to error, and are much more durable than bargain brand discs. There is a reason for their expensive price tags. If your data is extremely valuable (such as for important backups) go with HP CD-R/RW's.
I got this card for my Cannon Rebel T3i. I have been taking 200 to 250 shots per soccer game often at 3.7 shots per second for several seconds at a time and the card always keeps up. It is so nice to have a large capacity card where I can take hundreds of shots without worrying about running out of memory. This card works beyond my expectations; well and the Cannon Rebel too.
I've had this product for a little while now, and sure it beats my previous alarm clock. Even though it was somewhat expensive (for an alarm clock) I am very happy that I bought it.Here's what I love:1. I can wake up to my IPod.2. I can charge my IPod.3. The speaker is fairly decent for a clock/radio/IPod player4. It's small footprint fits nicely on my nightstand.5. I can turn the backlight off at night which works really well for my husband.6. The Alarm time is easy to set and does not accidentally change the clock time.7. The clock comes with a preset time and it pretty much sets itself.8. It's got a remote which is very handy.Here's what I would change:1. There are four settings for the backlight, from brightest to off. I wish there were at most three since I like it on during the day and off at night and having to hit the button three times to turn it off seems like overkill.2. Turning on/off the alarm is not completely intuitive. I'm still not sure how many button pushes are required - but one is not enough. I think you cycle between turning it on, choosing to set the alarm time, and off.3. I wish you could choose the snooze time - nine minutes is a bit long.Note that the Snooze button is also the button you hit to change the backlight setting which, at first, is a bit confusing.
I purchased this Garmin Nuvi 360 for my husbands birthday. He loves it! Very easy to operate and the spoken street names are great. I would highly recommend this product and this seller!
I bought this sucker for almost $550 from Amazon 3 years ago and it has been really handy in getting me to places I've never been (e.g. courthouse, restaurants, etc.) I even had the guts to drive up to Northern California armed with nothing but this. I bought the more expensive model at the time (versus the 350) and regret it because I don't really see a difference. The 350 doesn't play music, but you can't play music on this thing anyway without buying the service (which I was not willing to do; I thought I could've just transferred my mp3s onto it). It doesn't come with traffic reports, but for the basics, it is not bad. Wish I bought it from Costco because not long after I got it from Amazon, as you can see, it depreciated like hell and is technically outdated. It works great and I still use it. I don't think I will be buying a new one any time soon because it does the job in finding places (even if sometimes that means taking the long way).
I got this product to replace our alarm clock and double as a docking station for the 3G ipod touch I just bought my husband. The music-related features were fine (docking, charging, speaker quality, sleep mode, etc) but its a crappy clock design that doubles as a very bright night light.The numerals are gray on a gray background...difficult to read at night. And yet the background is lit very brightly, even on the dimmest of three settings. My 8yo who sleeps with a very bright night light loved that mom and dad's room was "all lit up." Me, not so much. I had to turn the light off completely to sleep and thus you can't see what time it is at all if you wake up in the night. If that's not enough...it also hums periodically and the buzzer tone sounds like a fire alarm, so I can't imagine anyone would want to wake up to that instead of music.It's going back. Bah.
Upgraded my Sony Subwoofer (100w) from a box system. The deep and thunderous bass will not disappoint. While the subwoofer is not small the sound more than compensates. TV shows and movies sound dramatically better with solid bass notes. At not even 2/3 power this subwoofer will thump your chest and knock things off your walls. Fantastic sound for the money.
It is sharp. It is the sharpest lens I own, just a little more than the 135 STF. The reputation this lens has for corner to corner sharpness is well deserved (I have an APC sensor but I have no reason to doubt the reviews done with full frame sensors).The autofocus is extremely accurate (but see notes below). Even at f/2.8 and near 1:1 magnification, it nails the focus. Manual focus is made much more accurate by the 270 degree rotation of the focus ring. When the camera is vertical the focus is held. The bokeh is also wonderful, better than any of my lenses (other than the STF).The focus accuracy, sharpness, and bokeh make this an excellent portrait lens. While not a super fast lens, I was able to get some excellent hand held indoor architecture shots.OK, now for the bad news. The most obvious concern is the AF-- it is slow and noisy. For macro work, this is not a concern since you will probably focus manually (peaking and AF confirm work perfectly even in MF). Indeed, for the maximum magnification you will extend the lens fully and move the camera. There is a focus limiter, and while it is odd in its function-- it does work and speeds up the AF when it is used. For me, I knew the AF limitations ahead of time so these are not a problem at all.The only other downside is the lens hood. It is metal, and screws into the filter threads. When the hood is in place, the lens cap cannot be attached since the hood is using the threads. The large end of the hood has a 77mm filter thread, so a cap or filter can be attached there. This works quite well, even though it is a little odd (such a configuration looks very hip and retro if that is your thing). I suppose a 62mm CPL could be put on the lens, then the hood screwed into the filter-- allowing easy rotation of the filter. I have not tried this, but it occurred to me. Even though the hood is odd, it works and is quite durable.In summary: if you are looking for a really good macro lens with a comfortable working distance, this is a really good choice. If you are also looking for a portrait lens, that ought to seal the deal. I have used this as a walkaround lens just to see how it would do, and even there it performed quite well. The AF performance might be a concern to some, but compromises have to be made somewhere to allow a lens to have as great a focus range as this lens-- and for me this is reasonable but as they say YMMV. The lens hood is weird but functional, and in some cases might even be an advantageous design.I knew the limitations before my purchase, and I have no regrets.
I own a small newspaper that publishes every other week. I was looking for something to do black and white which was clear and quick to keep up with the workload. I was also in desperate need of something that printed out quality black and white photos and quality graphic images for use in the paper. I was hoping to get a quality grayscale. This printer is all of the above. The installation was very easy and it got better from there. If you are looking for a high quality printer for an excellent price, then this is the one to purchase. Thank you for a great product!
Save your money. Received yesterday. Installed software. Received an error code that the customer service department can't identify. I've been to level 1 and have now been on hold for level 2 support for 21 minutes. On line for over an hour with no resolution. If you have to wait this long something tells me there are a lot of dissatisfied customers with Logitech Harmony products. When you pay in excess of $300 for a remote control it should sing and dance when it comes out of the box.
I replaced Kodak batteries that I purchased at a local store. The Kodak batteries had a short charge life since they were new. The TechFuel batteries have a much longer interval between charges, and I'm able to take many more pictures with one charge.
The cable works. It's not steel. I know a lot of reviewers made note of the fragility of the connectors, but if you use it carefully, it works. No, you can't attach it to a flash bracket with a flash and swing it around like a baseball bat, but if you take care (as I do with all equipment) it operates as it should. I prefer canon branded equipment whenever I can afford because it's typically better constructed and this is no different.
After having a PalmPilot and a Nino (Palm CE) I have found out, that all I need is to browse through my calendar, my contacts and my todo's. I discovered that I never (almost - a quick meeting is ok to schedule through the Rex 5) entered data from the PDA. If you are working the same way, buy this product. I even got a $30 back from Franklin in the introduction.
THIS REVIEW HAD TO BE WRITTEN BECAUSE OF THE GUY WHO SAID YOU CAN'T INSTALL THIS WITH THE MOTHERBOARD ALREADY IN THE CASE. THAT IS BOLOGNA. I HAVE INSTALLED 4 OF THESE BABYS AND WHILE THE INSTALL IS NOT AS EASY AS SNAPPING IT IN, IT IS NOT AS HARD AS REMOVING YOUR MOTHERBOARD TO GET IT. NO TOOLS ARE NEEDED, BUT I'D RECOMMEND A FLASHLIGHT!IF THE ARCTIC COOLER HAS A WEAKNESS IT IS THE GRILL ON THE LARGE FAN IS PLASTIC. MEANING YOU BETTER BE CAREFUL OR YOU'LL BREAK A SECTION OF IT. ONE OF THE NICE FEATURES IS THE RUBBER MOUNTS THAT ARE ANTIVIBRATION. ANOTHER NICE THING IS THAT THIS COOLER SNAPS ONTO THE PLASTIC MOTHERBOARD BRACKET INSTEAD OF HAVING TO REMOVE THE STOCK MOUNT AND SCREWING SOME AFTER MARKET MOUNT IN PLACE.IT COMES IN THE BOX WITH THERMAL GREASE PRE-INSTALLED. YOU JUST REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER AND YOU'RE GOOD TO GO! THAT GREASE HARDENS IN 200 HOURS OF USE.THIS IS THE MOST QUIET COOLER WE HAVE SEEN OR HEARD, THE LIFETIME RATING IS OFF THE CHART LONG. THE COOLING RATINGS I HAVE GOTTEN ON ALL THE ARCTIC COOLERS IS GREAT. AND THE THING ONLY COST $23. IT'S A NO BRAINER. YOU DON'T NEED A BIG-MONGO ZALMAN COOLER WITH COPPER FINS FOR $50..... GET AN ARCTIC COOLER. THE ARCTIC COOLER IS LESS THAN 1 SONE IN NOISE, AND QUIETER THAN A STOCK AMD COOLER DESPITE BEING HUGE IN COMPARISON. MID TOWERS ARE NO PROBLEM FOR INSTALLATION.THE INSTALL:THAT ASIDE, THE MAIN PROBLEM OF INSTALL IS GETTING THE CLIPS ON THE PLASTIC MOTHERBOARD MOUNT. I FOUND THAT IF I TOOK OUT THE 4 SCREWS TO THE POWERSUPPLY AND MOVED IT OUT OF THE WAY WITH THE CASE FLAT ON THE TABLE, THE INSTALL IS A SNAP. YOU HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOUR HANDS AND VISUAL ON THE TOP PART OF THE BRACKET. YOU HOOK THE LOWER FIXED PART ON AND KEEP TENSION ON IT, THEN PUT THE TOP PART OF THE BRACKET ON, AND THEN LIFT THE HANDLE TO LOCK. REPLACE THE POWER SUPPLY AND YOU'RE THERE! MY AVERAGE INSTALL TIME IS 3 MINUTES.SOME OF THE CASES HAVE INLET CONES THAT HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO CLEAR THE COOLER WHEN YOU REINSTALL THE SIDE PANEL, BUT THAT AGAIN IS 4 SCREWS AND VERY SIMPLE.THE DESIGN OF THE ARCTIC COOLER IS GREAT. IT HAS A SMART FAN THAT RUNS FROM 1000 TO 2500 RPM. IT IS MADE TO TRANSFER 200 WATTS TO 40 FINS FOR COOLING. COOLING AN AMD PHENOM 9650 QUAD CORE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES CELSIUS OVER THE STOCK COOLER FOR THAT CPU.THIS FAN WILL LAST 6 YEARS PLUS. THE LIFE EXPECTANCY IS 137,000 HOURS.IF YOU WANT A SOLID DESIGN, QUIET, EFFICIENT, LONG LASTING CPU COOLER YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE ARCTIC 64 PRO COOLER
I just recentyly purchased this Dvd player from Toshiba, and I am quite pleased with it. However there are 1 or 2 little problems(annoyances) that have to be addressed. First off this is a beautiful looking machine. Sleek and very stylish. It's very thin and does not take up alot of space. It is also very lightweight. Second, it is very easy to set up. Most dvd players with upconversion do not supply you with the HDMI cable, but this machine includes it at no extra charge. Very nice. It takes about 3-5 minutes to connect to your television set. You must use a HD tv or Hd ready tv with HDMI inputs to get the best results. You can also use regular componnent cables or RCA analog cables too. But since this is a advanced player with video upconversion it really doesnt make any sense not to take advantage of this more powerful player. It is also very easy to set up on the tv. There is a switch on the front of the player to switch to the HDMI mode. Then make sure your tv set is set to 1080i resolution, and also make sure the player is set that way as well. Use the HDMI button on your remote to do this. And then make sure your tv input is set to either HDMI1 or HDMI2. Most hd tv sets have two of those inputs available. Then your done. You will be blown away by the incredible detail and color of your dvd's, and you will notice a substantial difference over progressive scan, which is now the standard for most Dvd players.Since the signal remains pure digital, instead of going from digital to analog to digital again, there is no loss in video or audio data, and the picture is uncompressed. So the signal from the player directly to the television remains pure digital. Now for the one or two little annoyances I mentioned earlier. The main problem that I noticed was the players minor unresponsiveness. It seems that sometimes you must press the play button or the open tray button two or three times to get the player to respond. Why? With my Pioneer standard Dvd player you just touch the buttons once for the actions to take place. Maybe I am being a little picky, and the player may just be a little sensitive to the touch. And one time the Dvd did not load properly and the player froze. I just turned the power off, waited a few seconds, put the disc back in, and it worked fine from that point. But for the most part, this is a very good player once you set up everything correctly. I also wish that this player played all formats of cd as well. But it will not play Dvd audio, or SACD surround sound discs. So in closing this is a very good player at a decent price, and if you want to see your dvds in the absolute best quality, then this player with fit the bill nicely.
My first WD My Book drive delivered from Amazon.com actually never worked but shut down after a few seconds on several computers. After spending nearly 30mins waiting for an only remotely helpful WD helpline rep, I was eventually directed to WD's support website which had a new drive shipped to me in less than 48hrs soothing my initial anger.The new drive works just fine. The software is very easy to use (no installation), but provides only limited functionality. If you consider using this drive for more complex backups (rather than just storing data outside of your PC's hard drive), you should definitely consider upgrading the software.
I hate this thing. It's not worth it. As much as a hassle it is to plug everything into my laptop, in the long run, it would be much faster than constantly restarting and getting the dock to play nice.Follow the instructions carefully and some things work flawlessly like my mouse and keyboard. MY CRT monitor works but the dock's software has changed the resolution of my laptop's widescreen monitor so all my icons are stretched and I need to manually change it everytime I turn on my pc. Oh, and if you put your laptop to hibernate or standby, forget about it. You need to restart.Other gripes:- my dvd-rom and memory stick don't work on this dock.- I have to plug speakers into the dock as it made the speakers on my laptop non-functional.- My built-in webcam doesn't work either.The only good thing is that if I don't use the dock, my laptop's sound and video cards return to original configuration. However, my display settings still don't recognize it's a widescreen.
I have always owned HP printers and have never been disappointed with their performance. This printer is no exception. It's quiet, fast, and puts out a great product. I'm very please with the printer.
The whole credit goes to [...] for its excellent shipping acions.The camera is of professional use with many a function.The incredible zoom in such a slim camera is an added advantage.
I bought this product to use with my iPod Classic...it does not work. Wish the description said this.
I don't use ear buds ever, since I hate having things in my ears. However, I have used Sony earphones before that are similar to these with vertical ear pieces, but go over the head, instead of just slipping over the ears. Beware these are not comfortable for smaller ears. They did not stay on or in my ears. These also let in a ton of ambient noise. In other words, using these was completely annoying, especially since I got these to use at the gym, which involves a lot of movement and noise. I was constantly having to rehook them on my ears and move them so I could hear my music. I'm going back to my ear clip headphones. I'm sure this was just a poor choice on my part, since I know I dislike in-the-ear earphones. I'm posting so no one else makes the same mistake.
I shoot professionally and this is camera I use when I don't want to tote my giant one around. It's very easy to use. The pictures are great. It shoots very quickly (not a lot of shutter lag), which is a big thing when you are shooting kids. You miss it in one second.
This detector seems to work fine for the most part. It has given me ample warning a number of times. However, I must say I was a little worried the other day when driving along and I passed one of those signs that displays your speed; this thing didn't make a peep. It usually works for those signs as they are normally K-band or something like it, but this time it was silent. The sign was on and showed my speed, so I know it was hitting me with something, and my detector didn't say anything. So who knows. Other than that I find the sound rather annoying, and it gives a lot of false warnings with door-motion detectors. But I guess nothing can be done about that.
There is nothing more frustrating than HP cartridges. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. In either case, they're expensive and a hassle to return. For example, you have to make sure that the expiration date (which seems to be a gnat's lifetime) hasn't passed. Then, if you have one that hasn't expired, you may get the "BAD PRINTER HEAD" message. There are so many things that go wrong with HP cartridges that I am replacing my HP printer with a different brand. I'm tired of the money I'm spending on the cartridges and the time I've spent making sure that they work.
My Coolpix camera fits snugly in this good-looking, black leather case. Thoughtfully designed, the flap magnet creates a tight, protective seal yet allows for quick and easy access. I really like the compact size. For the current sale price of &lt;$7.00, this is a no brainer.
It's supposed to be a little easier on the record heads. Always reliable. Have use this tape for many years
First let me say I have no complaints with the picture quality of this set. I have it hooked to digital cable and a Toshiba DVD player with HDMI/upconversion, and the digital cable feed looks great, but not as good as the one HDTV channel I can receive over my cable system (JAG looks pretty darn good in HDTV)! I'd really have to compare the HDTV to the DVD/upconversion to tell which one looks best...Note that the good/bad applies to my particular use of this set (bedroom), and are loosely listed in order...YMMV!The Good:1. Great picture2. Built in HDTV tuner-I get 1 HDTV channel over my cable system for free-can't see paying `em for HDTV until they offer more choices-they have only `bout 6 channels for around $6/month? The cable rep was fuzzy on choices/prices!3. Screen tilts down more than many I've seen-I have it on top of an armoire. Thought `bout going to the 32 inch Sharp, but the screen either doesn't tilt down or not as much as the 26 inch Sharp (`course, $900 higher price didn't help)!4. Screen pivots horizontally (more than some I've seen)5. Option of auto brightness setting (constantly changes according to room light)6. Stretch mode for conventional TV broadcasts (in order to fill out widescreen) looks pretty darn good.7. Plenty of inputs!The Bad:1. No Clock! I used my old TV as my alarm clock (it's nice to wake up to the Weather Channel)2. Lighted remote pretty darn useless! Functions OK, but some buttons (`specially the sleep timer) buried under flip open panel). Also, having to hit the `Light' button in order to get remote to light up is pretty darn useless? I'd prefer having the remote light up if you hit any button. Unless you memorize the key location (which isn't too easy on this remote), ya gotta get a flashlight to find the remote light key!3. Limited/no control over picture stretch etc when using HDMI input (I have it hooked to a Toshiba DVD player with HDMI/upcoversion). I often use the DVD player's zoom feature when watching super wide screen movies.3. No individual input settings memory (color etc)4. A little more swivel left/right would be nice (maybe 5 or 10 degrees more?)5. One more HDMI input might be nice? (has only 1)I originally ordered a Toshiba equivalent (which had a clock), but decided the built in HDTV tuner on the Sharp (the Toshiba was an HDTV monitor) was more important than the clock.
This player is awesome. I bought a new 1080i hdtv about 3/4 months back and had picked up a cheap phillips dvd to get me going. I was so dissapointed with the picture. It made me think back to how i felt when i compared standard VHS to DVD in the first place. It was fuzzy, just very average and didn't scale up well to the bigger screen. I had been doing some searching around on the forums to see what other toys I could buy and there was a lot of talk about Oppo. I had never heard of this company, like most people I suspect, but people on the forums could not speak highly enough about Oppo. Everywhere I read it was telling me that it could basically convert my dvds to HS like picture. I couldn't really buy this, didn't really understand, but obviosuly I wanted it! (i sound like Jessica Simpson :( ) I was really close to buying a Oppo 970 when I read a rumour of a new version. Against my will I held out, and held out and eventually it appeared on the Oppo website. I ordered it the same day and had it a week later.I was nervous because you now what it's like when you've hyped something up in your own mind and it nearly always doesn't meet expectations. Like when the trailer has all the good bits, and the movie itself sucks. Once I got this baby up and running (make sure you get the right resolution first) I was truely blown away. It was just like watching HD. I had both of my dvds connected and kept switching between them and rubbing my eyes. For the average punter who just likes to sit and watch DVD movies in great quality I can't believe there is a better DVD player for the price. Dont' worry that you haven't heard of this brand, their support is excellent, there is some many forum posts on it if you need help or assistence, and it's just better than anything else out there within the price range.It plays every format you through at it, and plays them well. Great sound as a CD player.There is also a very simple multi-region hack you can apply so if you are like me and have lots of DVDs from all over the world (from living different places) - you are covered!Make sure you download the latest firmware from the website. The version I got had a problem if you switch HDMI ports on your TV and then switch back, it loses all it's constrast settings. Fixed with the firmware though so that won't affect my rating.
Nice Hood. The only thing I've noticed that I'm not crazy about is that the inner part of the hood is black velvet, which collects dust, stray hair, lint, etc.
I'll begin by saying that I've always purchased Sandisk memory cards for all of my digital cameras and was very hesitant to purchase this card. My daughter told me that she had several Transcend cards and had experienced no problems with them. The reviews here still worried me some but I decided to give them a try - knowing I had a small sandisk that I could use as backup (even if it meant having to dump the card to my laptop several times.) I'm happy to report that I used these cards this weekend while shooting a wedding (I did some test shots first) and experienced no problems. There was no lag time even when shooting several shots in quick succession and my images look great. I was also impressed with the packaging - each card was in a snap-lock plastic case and sealed in a small bubble wrap envelope.
The product sits on my nightstand, and I use it everyday. There are two alarms, the design is sleek and beautiful. The price is more than reasonable in comparison to similar products that sell for upwards of $200. At maximum volume I can fill my apartment with tunes! The only drawback is that the remote (which is practically half the size of an ipod nano) does not work at more than about 5 feet :(Still,overall it's one of the best things I've bought this year!
This product shows up on the search as working with Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH, but I got the following error message: Memory card error .... Card locked!Also, I don't know where to mail this card back for a replacement with one that really works with Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH.
I really like this keyboard, but if you also use your keyboard on your lap, feet on the desk, note this keyboard is HEAVY. I still like it, but was surprised by its weight. Most keyboards don't weigh a thing. This one does. The keys take some pushing to go down and make a soft click, I consider those plus points. But the best is the lights. At first I tried to decide which color I liked most, but quickly realized the real advantage is switching the color and brightness based on task, ambient light, and mood. For instance the purple turned down low is almost a subtle white barely outlining the keys, while red cranked up high illuminates through the letters most distinctly. Overall I am very happy with this keyboard.
I owned an Epson printer that went out. I came back to Canon and am much happier. The Photo quality is unbelievable. the printer is reasonably quiet and very fast. The best thing is that the replacement cartridges (something most dont think about) are very inexpensive. Overall the best deal you can get for a Great Home Printer. You will never need to get pictures developed at the store again. Yeah Canon
Other than the HDMI connector, I can't think of anything that is good about this unit. The remote is extremely painful to use, can only get response after at least three try pushing the remote button. Even the button on the front of the player has the similar type of response, push, push push then it MIGHT respond...After only two movies, the player stoped reading the DVD and showed "BAD" message on the screen. Allright, I thought it is the problem with the DVD. Change to another DVD, played about 30 minutes, signal disappeared. No response what soever from either the remote or the button on the front of the unit other than power up and power down. Wasted at least an hour power up, power down, wait for 30 mintes then power up again. Hoping that it will reset itself. No success. Couldn't even get the DVD disc out. I had to get the screw driver and open the cover to manually push the tray out.Don't waste your time on this player.
Lexmark #32 Black Print Cartridge Twin Pack (18C0533 )I thought this item was a twin pack of one colored cartridge and one black cartridge (OEM). Instead, it is a twin pack of two black. It's OK though because I always use more black than colors anyway. My printer loves OEM! The Amazon shipping time is fabulous, call it just-in-time inventory!
We live at the edge of a bay and do a fair amount of bird and boat watching. We've been using the binoculars for five months now and find them GREAT for that purpose. We use them constantly and the IS feature takes the annoying flutter away. We would like to get another pair for the car. Can't recommend them highly enough.
Needed a drum, got on line, before i knew it, it was on my doorstep!thanks
Look forward to using, I'm in process of setting up system. I'll let you know if it's as good as it's rep!!
When I bought this unit, the label said it accepts 512M card. Then I saw some customers' comments that it accepts 1G card. I just bought a 2G SD card (...) and put it in--it works like a charm. So now I have a total memory of 2.25G, good for 40 hours of music!How many times you see things work better than they are supposed to?!
Like most of the rest of the reviewers, I was looking for a solution to the mess of paper notes that I accumulate.This product is not the solution to my problem. My expectations were probably too high. I did not evaluate the use of the device as a tablet... I gave up after being grossly disappointed with the digital notebook aspect of the Cyberpad.1) The pad uses a proprietary file format that you have to convert to be able to manipulate.2) The software interface looks like it was made 10 years ago, and doesn't have any functionality that I want.3) The resolution is terrible. Even after I paid painstaking attention to writing neatly, it looks horrible on the screen. You have to write with 1/2" characters to be able to easily decode your notes. And OCR returned a bunch of gobbledygook after conversion to PDF.4) I'm reasonably competent when it comes to technical devices, but even after looking through the quick start guide (which has nothing on the software) and the manuals for about 1/2 hour I wasn't any better off at figuring out why this device is worth the trouble. Some of the other reviews reference other programs you can purchase and install to increase the utility of the productMaybe all digital notepads in this price range are similarly hobbled, I don't know. Take a look at the other reviews and really let them sink in before you buy. There might be happy users out there, but I discourage you from buying this product (if there was any doubt).I do know that I'm passing this off to someone else and going back to taking a picture of my written notes for later handling. If you've got the gear, take a picture of your notes with your smartphone and email it to yourself. It's a heck of a lot easier and infinitely quicker.
Fit: Both the foam and the flange attachments fit comfortably within my ears whereas many other earphones have not. This was a pleasant surprise. Also, a quick note is that you MUST follow the directions on inserting the earphones. This will ensure a tight seal resulting in improved fit, sound dampening, and sound quality.Sound: The sound is crystal clear and does indeed compensate for the wimpy bass on my ipod. It's not to say that its bass will blow you away, but instead, the bass is extremely accurate and just punchy enough. Also, the higher range and all layers of the music are extremely accurate and well defined. This goes for everything from Mahler to Tool. Every instrument and layer is heard. Definitely will force you to upgrade the quality of your MP3s in your library! Lastly, the dampening is simply amazing. It's great for falling asleep as well as commuting.Overall, I was between these, and the Bose Tri-port In-ear headphones. If you are serious about the quality of your sound and obtaining a set of "true" in-ear headphones (as the bose more so sit on the inside of your ear instead of going into the ear), then I would definitely recommend the ER6i. This is a deal not to be passed up. Recommended.
Sony SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo RadioI just received my Sony Walkman in the mail today(Nov. 15, 2012). First off...it's plastic, second...the headset does not stay in the connection snugly. Like other reviews, the headset that came with the Walkman isn't any good. My headset is better but still doesn't stay in the connector snugly. I just hope it gets the reception I need at the gym tomorrow and stays plugged in. I'll update my review after working out Friday(Nov. 16, 2012). I guess I should have read the negative reviews instead of all the good reviews.Update: I was wrong about the connection...I didn't shove it in hard enough. But, the reception wasn't all that great at the gym. I tune it to the tv station while on the eliptical or treadmill and it barely holds the station.
Pluses: Easy to use. Large capacity. Slim design. Does voice recording and playback just fine. Is NOT an ipod so you aren't tied down to proprietary formats and subscription services.Minuses: Nothing works well automatically "synch"ing things to Windows Media Player including this item. Fortunately, there is another format that allows your computer to see the player as just another USB drive. That works great. Don't try to use this device with any automatic software or services. Just treat it as a pin drive that holds .mp3 files and things work just fine. Due to WMP's fixation on all things USB, it is also a good idea never to have it connected to your computer when WMP is running or your files start flying around in unpredictable ways.The default mode (MTP -stupid mode) doesn't see your expansion cards - it says so right in the manual. You have to use stupid mode to use any of the automatic online services such as Rhapsody or if you want automatic "synch"ing to windows media player. Since I think all those automatic services are nightmares and detest all the automatic features of windows media player, this is only an annoyance for as long as it takes me to change the mode to regular USB mode (MSC).My experience: I purchased one in April 2007. It lasted until December 2008 when it suddenly failed. I purchased a replacement and will likely purchase a spare for when it eventually fails. Problem with the newer versions of the firmware is that the option to turn off all that automatic "synch"ing now has to be initiated by turning it off, locking the device, pressing rewind, then connecting to your computer and releasing when it is recognized. Why not have me just rub my head and pat my belly while reciting the pledge of allegiance backwards? After that, the option to select between stupid mode (MTP) and regular USB mode (MSC)appears on the menu like it used to in the old firmware version.Oh yeah. Did I mention it is NOT an ipod so you aren't tied down to services and formats that Steve Jobs is trying to cram down your throat?
My Sony -R single layer DVDs were running low, so; doing the research and reading the reviews, then comparing prices - I bought these. Unfortunately my first need for these was a time-sensitive and critical project. These disks gave me a 33% failure rate, that was typically not evident until the end of the burn. Being forced to use the remainder of my Sony -R single-layer DVDs and a few +R Maxell DVDs to get the work done. The unacceptably high failure rate pushed everything down to the wire creating a lot of unneeded aggravation. I could not recommend these disks for use. Different burn rates (speeds), increasing storage levels for the burns, and closing or leaving disk open, did nothing to improve the failure rates. Amazon, would not accept return of these obviously defective (probably sitting in some dank dark humid shipping terminal over the water in China for three years). . . disks. So they returned $2+ of the price and 'let me keep the remainder of the disks'. Bad news if you ask me, intend not buy Verbatim Products again. Two stars because at least some of them work, sort of.
Its nice and compact for my already overstuffed notebook bag, speeed is excellent, and i love how it operates in the 3 different modes...
I recieved the light meter in a prompt manner and it was functioning as it should, I found that it was easy to use with the instruction manual provided. I still have to learn the ev mode and it's proper usage since it tends to overexpose compared to the light meter built into my camera. Over all the product met my expectations.
THIS MODEM WORKED GREAT HAS NOT GONE OFFLINE AS MY OLD MODEM USE TO DO. RAB
This memory card has worked great for my Canon TX1. it shoots HD video and requires and highspeed card, and so far, everything has been great. The only thing is it takes a while to unload to whole 8g on your computer, but its not too bad. go for it!
I haven't had that much opportunity to watch the TV yet, but it seems good and meets the expectations I had, but when the TV arrived in the box there was no sales receipt of my purchase and the instruction of connecting the TV or manual.One need to look in the manual for programming the remote. There was a DVD that had lots of pages, but that is not satisfactory for me. My TV is in the bedroom and my computer is in the basement not convenient for quick references for working the TV.
We installed a Pioneer 7.2 Receiver and Speakers a few months ago. Expecting Cinema-like performance, It was let down by the underperforming (powered) subwoofer I was using from a previous all-in-one set.This Subwoofer completely changed the experience! Fantastic base sounds from Subtle when playing music, to dramatic in movies.It can cope easily with my 7x110W set up (its power is set just under halfway)I was worried that it would be overpowering, but definitely not. If is powerful enough to cope with everything, yet very subtle when music requires it. You set it and forget it.12 Inch driver defnitely makes a difference, but does impact the size of the unit: it is not small.Different connection possibilities and settings, auto power-off complete very good specs.Definitely very happy with this unit. Highly reccomend it!
I bought this as a replacement for an ancient clock radio I've been using for 15 years. I've had trouble programing it, even with the manual so its sitting in the office acting as a radio, which has great sound with the seperate speakers. I'm still using my old clock radio. Most people wouldn't have a problem with this, I think it's just me and a lack of patience or time. Otherwise I'd say this is a good buy.
These headphones are amazing, and the price makes it a no-brainer. I now own two pairs (office+home), and use them for many different types of music. And they just perform! I wear them for hours and hours and almost forget they are there. And the music that comes out? Oh, my god.So, believe all the rave reviews and just buy them!NielsPS I also tried the 202 because of the great price. Don't. They are SO far from these, and gave me headaches because of the bad fit. So they are now collecting dust on a shelve in the garage.
This was a replacement battery for a computer backup. Delivered within a few days of ordering.Definitely cheaper than buying a new unit.
We bought this model specifically in order to play DTS audio tracks through our surround sound home theater. After hooking it up and trying every variation of audio setup options, the DTS track will not play. The other audio tracks sound great; but we will be taking this back and buying a different model with a functioning DTS playback.
I've never had trouble with burning CDs until I bought these. The last set I bought skipped in my car and no burned CD had ever done that before. I said I would never buy them again, but since there was a really good price for a pack of 50, I bought it, thinking that maybe I had just had a defective batch the previous time. Well I burned two CDs on my computer and when I went to play them, nothing was there. The CD just did not burn. About 2 minutes later I used one of my old Maxell CDs and it worked fine. I will never buy anything from Memorex again.
My laptop had broken down within the one-year warranty period.I was not getting any video output. I had received authorization from Toshiba to return it. The laptop returned from Toshiba broken!The keys were falling off. The back of the screen had pieces missing! The case was severely damaged. Toshiba claimed that this was caused by the user, and REFUSED any service to the DAMAGE THAT THEY CAUSED. There was NO VISIBLE DAMAGE when we sent it. I am a University Professor, and had no reason to lie them (I could have just gotten another one!). Despite several phone calls from people who confirmed that there was no physical damage prior to us, sending it to them, all we got was very rude handling of the complains. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANY TOSHIBA LAPTOP TO ANYONE.
Fast SD card at low cost - works perfect - high speed - perfect for video camera's
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 searched the internet and found this to be the best buy, at the time,for this toner. HP is always recommended and therefore, that is what I use.
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 LOVE my ipod shuffle (1st, 2nd and now 3rd gen owner), but I LOATHE the stupid dock the 2d and 3rd come with. It's fragile and skittish to say the least. Do yourself a favor and get this little guy. It's cheap and dependable. What more could you want?
This filter is for a Canon L lens. I wouldn't put anything else on my lenses. If you put cheap glass filter on high-end lenses, it defeats the purpose. This is precision ground glass and literally is as clear as air. You can hold it to your eye and it seems like there is no glass in the metal ring. Amazing quality, perfect fit.
We've had it for several weeks, running a microwave, a coffee maker, and a water boiling pot. As long as only one thing at a time is drawing full power, no problem. It popped its little breaker when we tried to make two things work hard at once--as it should. Nothing has melted or caught on fire. I suppose the people who had problems just had bad luck to get a faulty unit. This one's fine.
I wanted an MP3 player mostly for the gym. I got a Bean because it was half the price of an ipod, and was super small and light and could be held naturally while running. I mostly just transfer CDs to it, and it takes less than a minute to tranfer the whole CD. I've had no problems downloading single songs from Sony Connect, either. The sound quality is fine, and the battery lasts a really long time. One of the most convenient features is that you can plug the Bean directly into your computer, with no cords to worry about. Overall, it's met my needs perfectly.
***UPDATE*** Nov 2009 ~ 3 years later and my Thinkpad is still a workhorse. I love this computer!However, I replaced the original battery with a 6-cell (approx 4.5 hrs of charge)-----After my nightmare experience with an HP laptop, this computer has been a breath of fresh air! I made sure to do my research this time around. :o)I have an autistic toddler who is very computer savvy and this notepad has made it through several tantrums without a scratch!I also travel quite a bit. The wireless card has been a lifesaver! The battery lasts 3 hours on average so it's great for watching videos or doing work while at school or on a plane. I have no idea how I survived for so long without this Thinkpad!
I bought these to increase my bass range so that I could play a bass guitar through these headphones. I had an older set by Koss that had limited bass range. These accomplished that and are far more comfortable than the old Koss phones. I would definitely recommend these for the price.
I am pleased with the purchase. Very good value. Picture quality is good and it is easy to operate. Only negative is that it was advertised as wood frame when in fact it is plastic. However, it looks good. This is my second purchase of this product: one for myself and one as a gift.
They have low prices on the brand name ink and deliver it in a timely fashion
The ER6i earphones are excellent. They have good sound qualities for the extremely small size. The noise reduction is excellent as well allowing me to have music playing at a reduced level when outside noise is high (such as running a lawn mower)and still enjoy the music. I would highly recommend these earphones to everyone.
I just want to complain about this seller because I bought from him this router and when it got home I realized that this item didn't work.I don't know if this person sells broken item or it is just bad luck. In addition I'm from Venezuela and it is very complicated and expensive to me to send it back for warranty.You should be careful while dealing with this seller.PS: I suggest that the seller should test the equipments before sending them so he can't be bad rate.
It is the great product, I like it very much and I bought it for very reasonable price. It is my first profesional headphones. Insulation from a surrounding noice is good (I have tested in my apartment, I live above noisy street and if is the window open I can not hear the noice from outside).
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.
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 & burn music if you are starting from scratch; but I used MusicMatch to rip my CDs before I bought the Zen (278 CDs; 3,400 tracks; 12.5Gb of music all ripped at 128bps) and guess what? MediaSource did not recognize my tags! My choices at that moment were 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 & 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 "clunky" or "difficult" - heed their warnings. Some Amazon reviewers say it corrrupted their music files; I didn't use it long enough to know, but clearly you need to use it with caution.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 1. 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 "Next Track" or "Previous Track" 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 & 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 "Microsoft Jet Database Engine" 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 "just bad luck" 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 & 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 & drop transfers of music between the computer & 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 - without Notmad you need to manually recreate your playlists); it doesn't care what software you use to rip or catalog your music - Creative or any other company - all my 12.5Gb 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 & 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 & catalog (and if I choose, download) music; I am using Notmad Explorer to move music & playlists between the Zen & my computer. The only Creative software I am using is the device driver(s).
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!
I purchased this camera just before a trip to New Zealand. I had two requirements wide angle and macro. This camera more than delivers. It was very easy to learn. The battery life was good I used a battery a day. I purchased a back up battery. I took over 2000 pictures. Thus the back up charged battery. The camera took awesome photos the zoom was a major bonus that I was not really after. Overall I highly recommend this camera and Amazon has the best price going. There are some bad pictures posted on here that I feel do not represent this camera. A camera is as good as the person pushing the button. I have never taken a class and I find this camera user friendly. You judge I have posted pics.
What a waste of money!!! This thing failed within a week of using it at the gym!! Don't waste your money on this!
Loved it for 3 months, fast, cheap, perfect. Then it lost 200 images, luckily not critical. I suspected a problem. Then I went on vacation, had to come home for something else, and uploaded the pictures. Out of maybe 300, it transfered 10 or so and then everything just dissappeared. No images on Disk. Not happy. Luckiliy it wasn't a wedding or something.I have a Nikon D80, and it works great with my other cards. The Transcend is tagged for destruction unless I can return it or something.
I have owned this for a month now and it is an awesome product! It does have its quirks, but for anyone interested in getting the most out of their HDTV, it is well worth the $500! It has the best HD picture quality that I have seen anywhere and is noticeably better than satellite/cable/ota HD productions. Also, the sound is really awesome as well -- so you really get a WOW impact from your home theatre. As a plus, it also does a really nice job upconverting standard DVDs so as to maximize their picture quality -- though they are still well short of HD DVDs.There are some cons to keep in mind. The unit is quite slow to start up because it is more like a computer then a DVD player. But I just leave mine on which helps a great deal. Also, there were some initial quirks including lock-ups with this unit which were largely fixed through a recent firmware upgrade. There is also a fairly limited availability of HD DVDs but it is steadily growing. You can rent HD DVDs from either Netflix or Blockbuster online.Here is a basic summary:ProsFantastic picture quality on HD DVDsGreat sound on HD DVDs; very good sound on regular DVDsUpconverts standard DVDs to maximize picture qualityNice user menus and additional featuresConsLimited HD DVD availabilitySlow to start-upOther quirks -- e.g., occasional lock-ups (but largely fixed by firmware upgrade)Take up a lot of spaceOverall, I would highly recommend this! Good luck with your purchase!
If you bought from Amazon, their customer service is second to none, so it makes no sense unless you have a spam blocker.More likely, you bought from a 3rd party seller who is slacking off, in which case, file an AtoZ claim and you'll get your money back pronto.In either case, your comment is not a review of the item itself, which works just fine, it is a review of the seller who you purchased from.So this review is mostly just posted to cancel out the other review.If you need to reach Amazon, they are just a phone call away at 866-216-1072
The Brio D-100 is a great little camera. It is easy to use and and even easier to download the pictures to your computer. Just plug the camera into your USB port and your computer recognizes the D-100 as an attached hard drive. Then just drag and drop the pictures from the D-100 folder to your hard drive. There is software to install - but I haven't installed it - no need to. The LCD monitor display which is used to the review pictures you have taken and to set your various settings works great. You may preview pictures without turning off the camera by pressing the monitor button twice. (One review said this was not possible - but it is). There's just enough features to give you some good options but it is easy enough to set it, forget it, and shoot to your heart's content. I recommend it!
This little sucker came in a sealed Nikon baggy and is genuine Nikon. It works, it's fairly sturdy, and is just a good buy.
I love the on-off switch to save battery life. The feel is a little awkward, but worth the small size for laptop work.
This cable is good quality for the price and sufficient for my needs. If you need an ethernet cable to connect devices like a wi-fi router you're buying and cable high-speed internet box, just bundle and buy the cable along with whatever device you're purchasing.
My only gripe is the amount of pre-printing on the disk. There's not a lot of room to write stuff.
I got this because it was cute and inexpensive. However, I agree with all of those who criticize the user interface; it is so exceptionally bad that I never use it. For instance, right now, it is playing the first 5 seconds of every song and I can't figure out why. Yeah, sure, I could look it up, but you know what? I don't care enough. I have other things to do in my life than wrestle with this little object. I recommend the Creative Muvo over this, without qualification.
The cable that come with the camera did not work, this one has worked flawlessly. Great product for the price
While I agree with some of the other reviews about the price, the installation and setup couldn't have been easier, so there's some justification. The only trouble I had was cutting a clean hole in my cabinet... No fault of the fan. The fan runs quietly, and appears to move a decent amount of air. So far, so good. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase.
I highly recommend the Epson T5570 PictureMate Color Ink and Paper Pack (Glossy, 4x6, 100 Sheets). It does a great job.
With this gizmo, I run the sound output from my modern TV through an old but excellent stereo amplifier and speakers, with the same convenience of remote control as for all the TV's other functions, and a marvelous resulting experience. (Not all TVs have analog audio out, so if this is your intention, check before you buy.) It has no effect on the sound that I can perceive, other than the volume control that it is intended to provide. It and the Velleman remote control (reviewed separately) work reliably together. It comes as a kit. Assembly is not difficult if you have a magnifying headset (or young eyes) and a fine soldering iron.
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.
Canon HotShoe extension Type 3 improved from my old ones. Order came on time and in good condition. Best way to get the light off the camera.
This GPS is very easy to use and save information. Have used it several times and it has always been correct. The larger screen makes to easier to see from the dash. The voice directions are very clear and loud (you can change the volume level to make it louder or quieter). I recommend this product.
I bought these at best buys and what a waste of money. After I just opened it and started to write on the discs, all the pens did not write clear and some were dryed out. Only the red worked fine but the rest smudged all over the disc like it was a paint brush. Save yourself from a headache, don't buy these markers.
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 camera is a great product, but Kodak keeps getting me on the come back. I have to buy these stupid batteries every few eeks it seems. I wish someone would have warned me before buying this camera.
works fine, used this with my ASUS Blu-ray drive that was put into my Dell Inspiron 660 computer. No issues.
...Although this is my first MP3-CD Player :) . I think that this is a very great product. I have read a few reviews where people don't like it at all, but I disagree with them. To make things a little easier for you, I will list some pros/cons of the SP-90 (keep in mind that I have upgraded it - I don't have any experience with the product's performance before upgrading):Pros:1. Great Audio CD and MP3-CD playback2. Great folder-style user interface3. Long battery life4. Simple controls that get the job done great5. Lineout jack6. More bells and whistles than normal MP3-CD Players7. Great included earbuds...and many more!Cons (mostly small things - not many people would even care):1. Little dancers on the screen. I need to say something about this - some people were saying that a new firmware upgrade could change this to a line of text, but the dancers are permanent displays on the screen. The most that could be done is probably stopping the dancers.2. Loose battery cover, but it stays closed fine for me3. The latch to open the lid is a little wobbly or loose4. The instructions included aren't very detailed. Try going to [there website] for better ones.That is about it I guess. This is another great hit from Rio that I am going to love even more in the future! If you have questions about anything, including the upgrade...
Adds even more battery power. It seems that I need to recharge my 5D every few thousand frames if that. I feel comfortable leaving for a few days without my charger packed. It also makes the 5D look like a 1D series camera
I love these particular models. They work great. They are well made.I have owned several netgear products and these are my favorite. If you want a router or a switch that will last, look to these first.They are super affordable to boot!
The clarity is so awesome that the tiny 14 inch screen is clearer at 1024 x 768 resolution than my CRT 17 inch monitor was at 800 x 600 resolution! (...) The color is so crisp and clean that it makes everything look FANTASTIC! Did I mention how crisp and clean the type is? TOTALLY AWESOME!
Checking the other reviews here on Amazon showed that everyone either loved this Western Digital drive (and gave it 5 stars) if it worked or else they blackballed it if it failed. As the prices for these drives continue to fall, since larger drives (500 GB as well as even 1000 GB) are now available, they really are a good buy and an excellent way to externally store as well as transfer data.My experience is that this drive is very easy to install, reformat, and use as an extra drive. No problems.The only thing I really don't like is the fact that it doesn't have a real on/off button. The circle on the front does turn off the power, but whenever the computer starts, this drive starts as well. That means that unless the drive is manually turned off after the computer starts, the drive will always be on when the computer is on. I prefer to have the drive on only when I need it to save it from unnecessary wear and tear. Other external drives from Maxtor and even other Western Digital drives have real on/off switches.This drive does make a noticeable hum while running.
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. :(
No where does the info for this product does it state that it does NOT play HD-DVD discs... Therefore the info provided is not complete... If your looking for both the ability to play HD-DVD discs and up grade to near HD DVD, This is NOT the player you should be looking at. Also, if you want to be able to get other remotes to work with this product, they do not have their codes with larger manufactures so they can be incorporated. The unit itself plays back great, but impossible to integrate with other manufactures equipment... Better spend 30-50 $ more not to suffer the inconvenience.
I have this on my Lumix FZ35. For those of you who are not sure how it fits on, it screws into the threads on the inner lens barrel. I took two identical shots inside at full zoom and noticed a slight difference in brightness which is expected. At the lower zoom levels, it is very difficult to see a difference. This is really beneficial outdoors but if you are like me, you want something you can just leave on there to prevent dust from getting inside. You can't go wrong with this especially for the asking price.
Great product. Mounting was a snap. Works like a charm. Once you get it all aligned it makes finding objects a snap. I would suggest purchasing a taller riser.
I am still learning how to use my garmin nuvi 360, however, so far I am very pleased with it. It has been a life saver as I travel to unknown areas. My 82 years old mom is amazed by it! She loves it too!!
our fam has two of these and we love them, so easy to use even a grandma can do it!
Delivery was much faster than I expected and the case is exactly what I needed.
great product - I love the all the optionsreceived fast - thanks
This product is horrid.....one speaker does not work.....SUB hums loudly ALL THE TIME......surround does not work.....BAD, BAD, BAD!!!! DO NOT BUY!!!
Original review 9/11/12: This item is perfect for my situation. I am a fairly heavy person of average height. The pad fits my back and is the right height. It does smash down about half way when I fully lean against it. But at this point that is OK. In fact, since it has so much give to it, it does not feel like you have a lump in the middle of your back - it feels more natural. And most times I am not pushing against it that hard. If the mesh were to loosen more over time I could put something between it and the chair. So far it is fine the way it is. You can't beat the price, and it shipped the same day I ordered it.Update 11/5/12: I have been using this support daily for 2 months. It has not collapsed or loosened, and still provides the same level of support. My back no longer aches.
This GPS appears to be an excellent system. I did feel that the accessories needed for AC charger and the USB cable for product updates should have been included with the purchase package.. The instruction booklet does not contain detailed info, for a first time user. The 2009 update was not included, which is coming out this month. Are we eligible for that?
don't waste money, too bad there is not zero stars. picked up for my kid, she actually took care of them, but they blew out after a week or so
I bought this camera when I lost my SD400. This camera is even better.When you install a high speed SD 1G or bigger chip, you get great pic's and fast return for you next picture or on 10+mode you can rapid shoot.The camera is not for shooting long distances, but is great for everything else. The camera is small enough to put in your pocket which makes it really convenient to take everywhere. They include a lithium ion rechargable battery and a compact wall charger. I picked up an extra battery so I have one when rgw other is in the charger. The lithium ion will save you buckets of money over a standard battery camera, with out a doubt. It also comes with a large color screen and a view finder for when it is extra bright outside. The SD600 has video operations that are above avg. for a compact camera but not a replacement for a video camera.Plain and simple. Great Camera, Great Pics, Compact Size, Easy to navigate, Easy to transfer pics, long rechargable battery life.
Considering its only 10 bucks, you get a pretty good deal for some nice headphones. Not the best of course but still nice.
I cannot believe what a dog of a printer the HP 6310 is. It frequently rejects HP brand ink cartidges as being "not intended for this printer," the paper rollers often jam and stick, and the lids don't close properly making it necessary to "jimmy" the lids in order to get the f.ing thing to work at all. This thing is HP junk. Don't waste your money on this thing. It would be better used as a boat anchor.
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.
Purchased this based on other positive reviews...I agree that this is one of the best FM transmitters on the market...great reception and sound quality for a device of this type
THIS IS MONEY WELL SPENT...PICTURE,SOUND QUALITY AMAZING....EASY TO SET UP. BEST THING I LIKE ABOUT IT IS THE VOLUME CONTROL. I HAVE A VINTAGE MARANTZ SET UP WITH VARIOUS COMPONENTS THE NICE THING IS THE REMOTE LOWERS OR RAISES THE VOLUME OF TV AND STEREO UNIT....THIS SIMPLE FEATURE BRINGS THE VINTAGE PART OF MY SETUP INTO THIS GENERATION NOW I DON'T HAVE TO GET UP TO LOWER THE VOLUME.........WORTH HUNDREDS MORE............
I bought it mainly for traveling and took it to Phoenix on my last trip to use in my rental car. I would follow my daughter to where we were going and then I could select their home so we could return separately without her having to make sure I was right behind her in the traffic.
I am very happy with this card. It has the speed and has the space to hold the raw pictures that I seem to be taking more and more.Ken
I'm always looking for good inexpensive earphones, so when the V-Moda Bass Frequency earphones were available as a Lightning Deal for eight bucks, I took a chance, even though I had never heard of the brand before. So far, I have found them to be very comfortable, and easy to wear for long periods of time.The earphones come with three sets of clear silicone ear inserts. The inserts are thicker than most, which means that they are not as flexible and soft. This is a good thing, as they easily seat in the ear canal, with a nice comfortable seal that blocks out ambient sounds nicely, without forming a vacuum seal. Removing the earbud is usually painless, with no feeling that your eardrum is being sucked out. Being thicker, I assume that these inserts will last longer than the thinner ones that are found on some Skullcandy or Sony earphones.The speaker is about 1/8 inch in diameter, and as advertised, seems to do a good job of producing sounds in the midrange and low end. For my tastes, this is fine for music, and even better for listening to the spoken word, such as talk radio, podcasts, or audio books.I prefer an L shaped audio jack, but these earphones have a standard straight pin. The rubber insulation on a many earphone cords, often gets hard and brittle, or sticky with age. I hope that won't happen with these. The earphones are unusually shaped, and have a hard plastic "handle" that makes them easy to insert and remove. The handle probably provides some strain relief for the cord, which may help prevent the cable connection from failing. The assembly is mostly plastic, keeping the weight minimal.If the slightly odd look isn't a problem, you may want to give these a try. Available in a variety of colors, I liked these earphones enough to get another set on sale for about $10. Since the price varies by color, and there are frequent price drops, you may want to wait a bit, rather than pay twenty dollars or more for a set.
What can I say, it's a cable and it works and seems to be well made. Can't beat the price either, it cost under $4 shipped which sure beats the one at B*st B*y they actually charge $19.99 for!!! If I need more I'll buy the same one again.
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.
I purchased this harness to install a Parrot MKI9200 in my 2003 Honda Accord, and was very glad I did. This product does not come with instructions, but none are needed. Each socket is unique, so you can ONLY plug the correct connector into it. Once you have all connections made, you unplug the speakers from your car stereo, plug this in, then plug the speaker connector into the matching female connector on this harness. Also, this is a very good price for this product.
I have found this case to be a very convenient way to carry my camera. I am able to store spare batteries in the separate pouch
I am rather surprised at some of the negative reviews of this product, which IMHO is a fine product for the money. I bought them as a birthday gift for my brother (I already own a pair of Sennheiser 570's) and here in the UK the 490's are marketed as the Classic. The HD490 is a relative of the HD500 and HD570, all three of which are a bionetic design - made to ensure maximum comfort, and these are VERY comfortable 'phones.Just like a pair of speakers, headphones need to be &quot;run in&quot; for a while to loosen up the components. OK, so they are not the best headphones on the planet but they do offer a very clean and spatial sound with good dynamics and excellent bass. After I'd run them in for a few hours, I compared them to my old 445's and the 490's were much better.The only real criticism I have is that they are not as neutral as my 570's and seem to push the lower frequencies , resulting in a slightly uneven bass on some material although it has to be said it's entirely dependent on the recording itself.My brother listens to mostly reggae and bassy ghetto music (hip-hop, rap, etc) so these are ideal headphones for that type of music although I tested wth all sorts of music and they sounded fine to me. I listened to RUN DMC's Walk This Way (a typical bass-heavy ghetto track!) and I could hear all sorts of low-level detail which my old 445's simply blur or miss out. Likewise when I played some tracks from Bob Marley's Natural Mystic compilation CD, I ended up enjoying it so much I sat there for hours listening to the CD over and over!Give these 'phones a break you negative reviewers and learn how to use them properly!!! These are really very good headphones for the money but make sure you run them in (at least 24 hours) and, if you want to hear them at their best, use them with your domestic hi-fi amp. I would not recommend using these with portable equipment.
Easy to use. All the functions most people would want right out of the box. You can add pocket wizard triggering ability and buy a spot metering addon. It give the correct exposure quickly and takes the hassle out of calculating flash ratios. It is a worth while investment for digital photography. Even beginners will benefit from this product.
I purchased this boombox for my daughter who has an ipod nano. This was perfect. Plays her ipod, charges it, plays CD and radio. You have no idea how hard this is to find at a reasonable price (and size).The sound isn't astounding, but thats ok by me. $40 for this little wonder? Perfect!
This has got to be the worst camera out there. I don't even think it's suitable for my 13 year old son. The pictures come out horrible! Good thing it was purchase mainly with gift certificates. I'm still sorry I wasted them on this piece of junk!
These headphones won't stay on my ears at all. When I press them into my ear the sound is really bad too. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy these, even if they have big ears.
This card works great with my Nikon d5000 camera...but Windows Vista won't read it! I had read some reviews prior to purchasing, so I knew that there could be an issue between newer cards and older operating systems, so I took a few snapshots and tried the card in my camera before using it for a photoshoot (Thankfully!).Order came Very quickly and was a great price for the amount of space provided - especially since I used my swagbucks rewards to purchase it!
Bought this product to help hide my home theater components I just purchased. Installation could not be easier. I admit I was skeptical about all the places the manufacturer sais the "eye" could be hidden and still receive the signal. I have the eye BEHIND the LCD in an enclosed entertainment center while I aim the remote and the opposite wall! It works so well that I am considering using one of the extra IR receptors on the visible TV IR receiver just to make the TV receive commands easier. There are other products out there that may have flashier boxes (that come with higher price tags), but this product is a winner. 5 STARS!
It's pretty good. Sometimes it doesn't exactly recognize the exact address but i have always gotten to my destination.
I used this at work -- it's what the IT guys gave me when I asked for a USB hub. It worked flawlessly for about 6 months or so. Then my computer started complaining that it couldn't recognize what it was any more, even with no USB devices plugged into it. If I powered it down for maybe a half an hour then re-connected it, everything was fine for several weeks... then it would happen again. I went through several cycles of this, but eventually it stopped working for good.I went to our IT guys and told them it had died. They gave me another one (same model) and the same thing happened -- okay for about half a year, then erratic, then dead. Both were rev 3's.I love the design, especially the top-loading ports. But given my track record with this hub, I can't recommend it. It would probably be okay, though, if you don't plan to keep it powered 24/7.
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.
All in all I have to say I really do like this bag. I picked it up for work for the specific reason that I got tired of a messenger style bag dragging on one shoulder for a mile walk to wrok. For this purpose, it has been spectacular. The obvious reason, it's a back pack. It spreads the weight much more effectively than a typical laptop bag making things far easier on your shoulders and back.The bag has tons of space inside it which is excellent. It holds my 15 inch laptop without problem and if I wanted to I could probably put another laptop in the secondary pocket. Outside that, there are pockets and mesh netting spaced all over the bag so that you can put whatever you need to wherever you want. As I travel for work every single week, this is an ideal bag for me. One thing to keep in mind, if the bag is packed too tightly it WILL NOT fit under a standard airplane seat. I typically travel very light, so I have no problem with this, but something to keep in mind for other travelers.The bag also does a pretty good job of keeping the rain out as I've made a few trips while it is raining. It's certainly not waterproof, no bag is, but it has kept my stuff pretty darn dry even in quite a downpour.All in all, a great bag.
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!
I have had these speakers for several years and they are still great. Looks good next to any setup. Highly recommended.
After years of trying a variety of refill systems, after years of ending up with more ink on me than in the cartridges, after years of difficult and unsatisfying experiences, I finally just gave up. I threw away all my bottles of ink and vowed never to try that again.And that was that . . . except my ink expenditures were topping several hundred dollars each month. Forget the cost of the printer, the supplies were eating my lunch. So I decided to give this refill system a last try.A good decision!Refilling my black cartridge took all of ten minutes, and I'd never done it before. I got a tiny smudge of ink on my fingers, but the rest was spotless. No ink on my shirt or my hands or my sink or my cartridge. No puddles on my desk.But the real issue is how the refilled cartridge works in the printer. I'm delighted to say that it works just fine. And, depending on how many times each cartridge will accept a refill and continue to work, I anticipate saving 66% on ink at a minimum.Happy, happy, happy. Five stars.
I live and work in a big city. I take mass transit to work and live. the noise of the train and everyday city noise can drive you nuts so I got this earbud for $60 from the suggestion of my friend who owns a E3c. Anyway, at first the quality of the sound is just unbelievable. it's like listen to high quality speakers in the middle of the night. clear, rich sound without the noise to spoil the music. bass is rich and powerful. the high is clear. it block out the noise yet sit confortably in your ears. I admit at the first few weeks of wearing it my ears is not very comfortable. but after a few weeks, the uneasy feeling is gone and all I left is clear music. I saw some review saying that the bass is bad. I think that's mostly because their music source is weak. This is a powerful ear bud. if you use it to listen to some cheap cd-player or mp3 player. it will suck. if you have a high power source like I use my SONY PDA. the earbud will offer its full capacity. don't believe me? plug it into your HIFI and try some techno or pop CD. you will see. just tune down the HIFI first or you will be deaf.
...Saw this at circuit city for ... bucks .. I thought .. well at 50 bucks it is worth a try.Review .. This is awesome !... I'm burning 192+ kbps music, for ... bucks, you get a nice mp3 player (lcd could be better, the only drawback though) and yea it is small, I can put it in my jeans pocket, adapter, 3 cd'rs, a case, and a decent set of headphones, though I wanna get one of those noise cancelling headphones eventually. The sound quality is very very decent.I haven't had any hanging/skipping problems and I've used this unit for about 1 week now (heavily).For 50$, I'd say .. YES YES .. and .. OH YESSS !! This is a no brainer :).
I can't get this product to work.Battery and sending unit are in remote.when using remote the light lights up on the "space ship".But when I move any further away than normal remote use, T.V. does not respond.But the light does still blink on the "space ship"....?No luck contacting vendor.Still need such a product.
I received this unit as a gift and used it one year for ice fishing. Right off the bat the handle broke off when I was trying to adjust the angle of the screen. Fortunately the manufacturer sent me a new one for free. This year the thing won't work as it gives erratic depth readings and lately only readings regardless of depth showing 5-7 feet. Had to go buy another unit.
This and a good protective case are the two best pieces of insurance that you can buy for your $300 investment!I use my Zire 71 many, many, many times times a day - for scheduling, contact information, errand and shopping lists, news (via AvantGo.com), games, and of course, the camera! I seldom leave the house without it, and even at home my Zire 71 is usually within my arm's reach. I would rate this as an essential piece of equipment for any PDA if you use yours frequently and/or intend to keep it for more than a year.Admittedly, applying the new screen overlay requires PATIENCE. I've been using Fellowes PDA screen overlays for several years, and I find that I still have to re-adjust a new overlay several times to get it bubble-free and lined up straight on the screen. Even with all of the adjustments, it only takes about 5 minutes to put on. But I find that despite my frequent daily use, that I only need to replace the screen overlay once every 6-8 weeks (I have a light touch - you may need to change your screen overlay more frequently if you are &quot;heavy handed&quot; with your stylus!).This is a really good (and relatively cheap!) way to keep your PDA looking and feeling new. Before upgrading to the Zire 71, I had a Palm 3C and I used the Fellowes screen overlays on mine religiously, and they did a magnificent job of keeping my screen looking new for 2 years. Meanwhile, my husband - who bought his Palm 3C at the same time as I did, and was a less frequent user (i.e. he used his mostly for the address book and game functions) - opted NOT to use the Fellowes screen overlays. Within a few months his Palm 3C's screen was showing scratches and was becoming hard to read when the light was reflecting in the scratched areas.Bottom line, I would strongly recommend that anyone who is a serious PDA user invest a few bucks in protecting their screens with these overlays.
I bought a similar portable DVD player from Polaroid and it's amazing how similar my experience is with all the other low scores in these reviews. It seemed to work fine for a few months of very light use. At about 6 months, it just stopped working correctly. It would jerk and freeze up whenever you tried to play a dvd. Polaroid has LOUSY support and wouldn't even respond to my emails. Please check the length of the warranty before buying anything by Polaroid. Mine was for only 3 months and even though it died at 6 months, they don't care. Not worth your money.
This item works quite well. Does what it says it will do. The only problem is that it's the second one I've bought. The first one lasted a few years and suddenly quit, so this one is a replacement. I hope it outlasts the other one.
Worked right out of the box with Kubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx. Unlike Windows, it did not require installing USB drivers...it is indeed plug-and-play!
i just bought the fuji finepix 2800, is the best camera you can find for 400$, the zoom is great, the closest competitor is the olympus C-700 the price of the olympus is higher, as well as the zoom is bigger, but the rest of the camera is pretty much the same : 2.1 mp, video&amp;sound, size etc.... so if you are thinking in buying a digital camera, I highly recommend this one.
Cheap, Efficient, and ReliableBy far the best mp3 player i have ever used.People gripe about the size but i dont want something that is so tiny that im gonna lose.I mean think of what you would be hauling with you if it were a cd player and the over 800 cds you can fit on it.Second off the battery life is astounding, I get two days of use out of it in a single charge. I use it for about 6-7hrs at work and the trip to and from work in the car and i get about 2 days out of it.I don't know if people are not charging their batteries right but after reading the booklet it has not given me any battery related problems other than EAX will tend to shave off about 2 hours of life when enabled.I can't say enough about this thing, it's a new appendage. I mean I've left my house without my wallet before and had my mp3 player with me.After showing it to people at work 2 coworkers have already purchased their own.
I purchased this camera from Target last year and it produced excellent pictures. The 8 x 10 are of professional quality. I would recommend this camera to anyone. Even if you have never owned a digital camera.
Compact size, plugs straight in so you don't have to bring along the Zen converter/bridge thing that attaches on the bottom when charging from USB. This really recharges the Zen quickly. It's really a must have accessory...you could get a full charge while waiting for your next flight - how's that for handy?
I have only been using the home electric charger for several weeks but not be cigarette lighter charger and it has worked great with my ipod nano. The retractable cord makes it real convenient for my usage. Charges perfectly every time.
What I like most about these earbuds is that they won't come out of my ears if the cord happens to get yanked.They are very convenient for me and this is my second set in 5 years.
Hello all you confused shoppers,If you really must know my opinion the I will tell you. But first how do you know I do not work for Cowon or Apple? Are you sure?First Cowon advertises mainly in the USA by word of mouth and to the tech geeks in their circles. Apple advertises to the masses because it can. IPOD is not better (well the interface is), not even the best all arround player.Cowon is great from my point of view. Compared to all others it has the best sound and video options. It is also built like a rock (will not break like those mal-nurished IPODS. The reason it is thicker is the BATTERY-60 freakin hours of playback!Hey if you just want to run with the herd go ahead, but if you are like me you want to know your options. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!I hope whatever you choose you do not waste as much time as I have on MP3 players, but please get to know God through Jesus and meet me one day in place where we can laugh because we needed IPODS and D2's.
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!!
I recomend the Presto Percolator for the best coffee, better than any drip coffee maker. My guests tell friends, "Lets go to their house as their coffee is the best."
I love the sound that this system puts out.. Great bass quality... good buy for the price...
Really, Lacie have let down their engineering department by coupling their hard work with this AWFUL power supply. The web's awash with horror stories about the power supply failing. On the other hand, I found their support to be helpful in rectifying the matter. Heads need to roll at the QC department for these power supplies.
Bout this filter to keep my second lens from getting dusty and scratched up. Quality not the greatest, but worth the $10.00 to be protected.
Got these to use with a Windows Ipod (horrible enclosed ear buds!!). Was using a pair of very good over the head Koss SportaPhones- wanted something a little more comfortable and less visible. Also the Koss had only so-so high end. At first, I wasn't so impressed with the EX70, using the midsized insert. Bass seemed lacking and I seemed to be getting a fair amount of outside noise. Switched to the large size inserts, and what a difference!! Phenomenal bass, excellent imaging, very clear detail on the high end. I strongly suspect that the people who've given this a mediocre review didn't take the time to find the insert size that really fit their ear. Highly recommended, assuming you can get a good seal.
World of warcraft player this video card is great! It runs the game greatly no stops,no mess up,land scape!
This flashlight has been a great addition to my flashlight collection. Ilike to have small and large portable flashlights for any reason. Thislight puts out an enormous amount of light for 30-60 minutes depending onwhether you use one beam or two. The smaller light under the two beams will light up a small area fairly well for a very long time if the beams are not used, or at least not used but for a "very short" time. I have also used the adapter underneath the smaller light, it also works very well. I am VERY PLEASED with this light and highly recommend it! Great price too!
Good sound quality. Great battery life. I played songs all day and the battery life meter was still almost full. I've had it for 2 weeks now and only charded it before first use.Paul
This card works great. I use this card in my Samsung s860 8.1 mp camera and it works perfectly. For 8gb I get 2600 pictures or 1hr and 5 minutes worth of recording time. Good card at an even better price! I highly recommend.
For 16 bucks, these headphones are really good. The sound is very crisp and has enough bass for me. I prefer to have an overall sound experience than being overpowered by the bass so these are perfect for me. Like many others, I too was debating between KSC75 and HD201. I chose HD201 just because of the style. Since I use it at work primarily I don't want the music to leak.
This cable was exactly what I needed when I installed a new hard drive. Works great for my Dell Inspiron 530 with Western Digital hard drive.
Product worked with my window XP desktop and with my Laptop(vista)great product and was shipped on time. I did email a tech at sabrent to verfify weather it would work with vista or not and response was fast.Thank you
Cable works great. Now i can play my Xbox360 on our projector. Price was great and very fast delivery.
I purchased two of the memory cards for my Nikon D50 camera. The memory card I have in the camera is by Lexar. At the highest resolution, I get 286 images from the Lexar card and 284 from the SanDisk card. I haven't taken any photos with the SanDisk card yet, but don't forsee any problems since the camera is recognizing the card's memory. I'm pleased.
I READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE BUYING, I ADMIT I WAS A BIT DUBIOUS. BUT I ORDERED ANYWAY THINKING IT IS ONLY $15.00 BUCKS. CAMERA ARRIVED, LOADED SOFTWARE, BUT DIDN'T WORK. RELOADED STILL NO WORK. UNPLUGGED MY PRINTER IN USB PORT ,LOADED JUST FINE. YES, YOU NEED LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT FOR CAMERA TO "SEE" . BUT FOR THE PRICE, AND TO EXPLORE THE WHOLE WEB CAM THING IT WAS WORTH IT TO ME.. PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD INSTALATION LIKE I SAY JUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
I got this drive with other components as I put together my home PC. The drive worked great for ~6 months and then it just died. I could not burn anything but coasters, although it can read anything you put in it.After trying all kind of suggestions, even opening up the drive and do an internal cleaning and lubricating of the mechanisms, it was a no go, so I just got another drive (different brand) from a local store. Maybe I got a bad unit.
...BUT, that is about it!! If you want to print ENVELOPES, FERGEDDIT!! this thing DOES NOT have a paper thickness adjustment lever and simply will NOT FEED an envelope without jamming!!I only got it cause my CX5200 started having MAGenta (RED) printhead clogging problems for the SECOND time AFTER having been serviced by EPSON. I loved the CX5200 cause it never flinched even when I forgot to flip the "heavy stock" lever before putting an envelope in to print.From what I have been reading on here, the entire 'CX' line has problems and does not meet the usual "EXCELLENCE" that I have come to expect from EPSON printers.
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.
I bought this case because, like the previous computer case I had, most of the space is accessible by simply opening one set of locks. To get your computer set up you don't have to unzip multiple compartments to get access to your different components, they are all there in one large compartment.It rolls easily, has a good handle, and does have one external compartment for papers, pens, etc.The only thing I don't like about it is that instead of having one or two accordion pleated file folders opposite the laptop pouch, is has a couple of removable brackets that hold up regular hanging file folders. The brackets are always popping out of the holders and the file folders falling off the brackets when I load and unload laptop accessories. It would have been a good idea if they had just designed simple retainers to keep the brackets from popping out and to keep the file folders from falling off the brackets. But since I use the case mainly as a laptop case and don't carry a lot of papers, this isn't that big of a deal to me.
Just got mine today. Mainly for computer programming as I love to listen to music. The sound quality is unbelievable, especially for the price. The highs are just so impressive, yet the lows are a bit on the down-side as people are discussing. But the sound quality far surpasses any other headphones I have used. By far better sound quality than Beats by dre and similar to some 150$ bose headphones but those headphones also have the bass.For 30$ this is the best set of headphones out there.
I read plenty of the reviews and paid good attention to the negative ones. So I knew what I was getting into when I bought this remote. I have to say that I had not one problem with this remote. I logged online, set-up all my devices and then downloaded everything to my remote pretty fast. I have been using it for over a month now and it has worked perfectly since I first started using it. Maybe I am just lucky. I can't say. I can say that I love this remote. I put my other six remotes in the drawer and I have not used them since. I would suggest that everyone update to the latest firmware once you get the remote. Then again the first time you log on the software does this for you. I have used other universal remotes in the past without much luck. For me to be happy with it I have to be able to not use the remotes that I am trying to replace in the first place. If I had to get them out of the drawer for any reason then what's the point? I cannot say why some others have had problems, but I can say for a fact that I have had no issues to date. Even my Wife was impressed. I received the normal eye roll when I showed her the remote. After a few tries she loves the remote too. The touch screen helped here. I will admit that the comments about having to look at the remote more to use it are true. Though for me that only happens when I and trying to fast forward through commercials on the DVR. I can live with that when the remote gets rid of the other six remotes off of the side table. Volumes, and navigating the cable on-screen guide I can still do from touch. Will you have the same luck I did? I cannot say for sure. I can say that I would recommend this remote to my friends and family. If it is like anything from my past uses of universal remotes it is that the newer your video and audio equipment the more issues you may run into. I will have to say that Harmony had me completely covered this time around.
I bought this to include with a digital picture frame; to load pictures that would be displayed on the picture frame. Works as designed!
So why did I give it four stars, you ask? Good question. The short answer is that Handspring shouldn't be held responsible for Palm's lacking OS. When I see my friends with their PocketPCs running Autocad and other REAL software, I admit to more than a tinge of envy.Since I have always been one to use the heck out of my computers, I expected the same when I bought my Visor Prism, but the OS is really holding it back.This is all the more of an unforgiveable shame because Palm had a three year head start. Microsoft made two very bad pocket operating systems, and Palm sat back arrogantly and laughed at their efforts (does any of this sound familiar, Apple?) But as usual, Microsoft kept trying, got it right, and is now blowing the doors off their competition. Maybe Palm will invoke the help of the Justice Department to help us poor consumers.
It's not the best product in the world, but I'm giving five stars because it is what it is. My only complaint is that the hole for the eyepiece is WAY too far down if you're using a small setup (I've got the Canon t3i with an 18-55mm lens), but the fix was as easy as cutting a new hole, as the other one was far enough down on my arm that it doesn't matter. All in all, if you buy this with the knowledge that it's a glorified trash bag (literally just a plastic bag with a pull string and a random small hole), then you will be very happy with it.
I allways have a shoulder ache because the lap top bag. After I bought this bag is easy to travel and no more shouder ache.It has enought space and fits perfect on plain and bus luggage compartment.I recommned it for frecuent travelers.
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.
What a waste of money this dvd player will not play slightly damage dvd. This player broke down on me in six month stay far away from this junk a matter of fact stay the away from all rca dvd players,because ain't my first rca player that broke on me.
No issues here. I have purchased this item several times. I know there will always be defective ones, but I have never had an issue with amazon doing returns.
Beware I ordered this and received something totally different in the mail. I received a 3rd party generic cartridge in a generic black/green box instead of what was shown as advertised. I will not take a chance ordering again. Buyer beware these 3rd party cartridges often have printing issues and do not last as long as official HP ones.
I was able to pick this keyboard up on cyber Monday so I saved a bunch of money on it, but even if i had paid the full price for it, I'd be happy with it. Pretty good quality keyboard. Full size, so the keys are not squished together like most of the other backlit keyboards. multi- funtions for music works great with itunes. Keys are affirmative, and solid. All 3 colors are cool and and so is dimmer feature. very happy with this purchase.
The shipping was faster than I expected. The product was easy to use once I read the instructions. There was no mess to clean up. Great product. Will be back to order again.ChuckW213
Photos printed on Epson premium photo paper are excellent. Use some type of color matching in your working environment and screen to printer color will be accurate. I use a custom workspace setup w/ Adobe gamma for photoshop, and ICM in the printer options. Again photo's are awesome, but the printer is slow @ 2880 DPI. I am picky w/ the photos and can see a difference between 1440 and 2880 so I prefer the slower 2880 printing. Also daily printing is basically a requirement for this printer or the dreaded clogs come to visit. If the printer sits for 2 days then clogs. Cost of ownership isn't too bad as I use generic inks that run about $8 for color or black..., also makes the ink wasted for cleaning easier to accept.
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!
They're ink tanks, so not much to say. But I purchased them on 07/04/2006 and as of one month later...no delivery. Amazon seems to have a stocking problem on this item.
this product did not work or function at all. total failure and a waste. there are more expensive ones that do work
This monitor is great. The service I got when I order was fast and great. I would order again.
UPDATE- I had to go back and change this review, after owning these headphones for a few more months. The thin, long cords mentioned in other reviews are a HUGE problem. They do get tangled very quickly. Also, because the cord is so long it tends to hang away from your body. This becomes an issue when you are out in public and it can get hung up on things. Mine accidentally got looped around the armrest of a subway seat. When I got up, it ripped the headphones out of my ears and the wires out of their enclosures. I knew this wouldn't be covered under warranty, but I called etymotic to see if I might be able to get a refurbished replacement or some sort of deal. They informed me that I could use their "replacement plan," which would require me to ship them my headphones (at my expense) and then pay $100 for a replacement pair (more than a new pair cost on amazon). What a great deal! I'm moving on to a pair of Shures.---I have only had the headphones for roughly one month. So far, they have held up well. The wires are quite thin, get tangled easily, and I worry they will eventually give out. The sound quality is much better than standard i-pod headphones, provided you establish a nice "seal" with your ear. My favorite thing so far is how well these headphones block outside noise. They are perfect for studying in a cafe. One downside is that you really wont be able to hear if someone tries to get your attention. Instead of simply turning down your volume, if you want to have even a brief exchange with someone you will have to take them out of your ear. kind of annoying, but not a huge deal.
after quite abit of researching around. i found this to be an excellent product. don't waste any further time of yours buy this product forget most of the others.
Delivered quickly. The card installed and worked in my digital camera without formatting. Okay speed (class 6) and no issues.
If you have had Carpal Tunnel Surgery, this is the keyboard for you!It makes typing so comfortable. It rests your wrists at the perfect angle.If I would have had this keyboard years ago I am sure I wouldn't have needed surgery.It takes a little time to get accustomed to the position of the keys. But really not a problem because it is such a natural position for your hands.Love it.
Great receiver. Great price.Delivers excellent, full range sound with impressive bass levels and crisp highs. It also fills in the middle nicely. Don't let the wattage fool you. This puppy cranks. I believe in the price range that it's easily the best value among it's competitors. No need to look further than here. Unless of course you are going $1,000 or higher.
This was a great investment. My computer runs windows vista and came with only 512mb of memory. I replaced it with this 2gb pair and now my computer starts up faster and applications run better. Money well spent.
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.
Beware this is not a name brand lamp. It is a refurbished knock-off. Had to learn hard way after it totally fried my projector and this company won't do anything about it. Don't buy
We bought this so that we would have power during our recent camping trip in Florida. This device was small enough to pack with my carry-ons on our flight and it worked perfectly with the power connectors in our rental vehicle. Our son was glad he could charge his DS and we used it to keep our cell phones and laptop charged while we drove.
I've had this camera for a few years and i've taking great pitures with it. I do think i like my canon XSi better, but that is newer technoligy. The pictures i took were great but i like being able to view the pictures right away like on the XSi. There isn't many things to manualy control, it does have auto-focus, and i like having that. All there really is, is the mode wheel thing, a timed shot button, AV set, and those are really the major things.As a sugjestion, i got a battery pack for the camaera. it makes the camera have a battery length about 2x longer. Also, you probaly don't need to get these but i have 28-90 lens. Overall this is a good camera.
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.
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).
I don't know if it was a typo or what but I bought this last month for $0.40 (and free shipping). I thought for that price why not give it a shot. It's not half bad but I certainly wouldn't pay more than $15 for it. I too like the straps inside but I find the binder rings and pages somewhat awkward. Overall I'm happy with it.
Ok, i bought this mp3 player for my little brother for christmas, i was excited because it arrived earlier then expected, BUT with a million problems. First, the operation manual, if thats what you want to call it, is one sheet of paper stating the on/off volume and play buttons. I plugged it in, charged it for a day and a half and STILL it will not turn on unless plugged into a computer. Also, i have put some things on it like music and a movie, but it will not show up at all. Also, the ad says 2GB but i only got 1GB. THEE WORST Mp3 PLAYER EVER!!! BUYER BEWARE!
This is a very good sounding headphone for it's price. It can be run straight out of your portable player or laptop without need of amplification to sound it's best.This headphone has a warm, full yet clear sound to it. I listen to jazz and rock and the headphone handles both the genres very well. These headphones have nice impact and good tight bass. They deliver good detail and at the same time are quite forgiving of poor recorings or low bitrate compressed music (128Kbps). Compared to other phones like the Koss KSC75 which I have, the highs seem to be rolled off a bit (i.e the cymbal sounds and other high frequency sounds are not as bright and prominent) which gives this headphone a nice laid back character allowing hours of listening without ear fatigue.All and all a great starter hi-end phone for new audiophiles. For people with a more flexible bugdet I would recommend the HD595 for a more refined sound, a step up from the HD555.
These headphones are fantastic for the price. The sound is good, and they fit comfortably in your ear when you wear the right size earbud. They come with three buds that you can interchange to get the right fit. My only complaint is the style of wiring. These are the style that has one earbud on a short wire and one on an extra long wire. I prefer headphones that split and remain the same length. Other than that these are great.
I am using this product in my Cannon Power Shot SD1000. So far so good.
I have tried to find my original Emerson remote and could not. I then purchased 3 different universal remotes and none of them let me access my inputs so I could play my games. ThenI found the Miracle Remote. Now I know why you guys call it the Miracle remote. I just put in my batteries and it did work. It is the only remote I ever found that has the Game button to switch to games.It also works my menu and has a sleep button. I absolutley love this remote and recommend this remote to anyone. Darnel Rybec
The handsome A410 replaces the A400 in Canon's lineup, updated with a more powerful zoom and the DIGIC II image processor. It has a few features that are kind of rare for an entry-level camera, such as an AF assist lamp and manual white balance. It also has an optical viewfinder, a feature that has become increasingly rare on point-and-shoot cameras, but which I consider essential. It lacks the interchangeable lens of the A510, but it does support the HF-DC1 external flash!As with all Canon's A-series cameras, it uses AA batteries. I prefer cameras that use AA batteries over cameras that use proprietary lithium ion batteries because AAs are cheap and available and in a pinch you can drop in some alkalines. Not surprisingly, the A410 ate the alkalines included in the package pretty quickly, but it gets excellent life from rechargeable NiMH batteries. A set of these with a charger is a necessary purchase. I use the Monster Cable MB 4-DCRC.The 16MB card included with the camera is just OK for a 3-megapixel camera. You'll want to get a larger capacity card. Fortunately, you can get a pretty good deal on SD cards, which are available as large as a GB! Since at the default setting file sizes are about 1 MB, you may find a 128 MB card to be more than adequate.Canon's file numbering system is IMG_xxxx.JPG. It maintains the file numbering even if you replace or format memory cards. I don't know what happens if you take more than 9999 pictures, but I may find out -- my sister is up to 5700+ on her A95! A small watch battery in the bottom of the camera saves the time, date and other settings even when the AA batteries are taken out.Its start-up time is very quick. Photo quality is excellent, as one would expect of a Canon camera, with accurate color, low noise, and good sharpness. In Macro mode it focuses as close as 5 cm at wide-angle and 25 cm at telephoto. In Super Macro mode it can focus as close as 1.5 cm. It has several preset shooting modes including Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids and Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Beach, Snow, and Fireworks.As with most point-and-shoot cameras there is a bit of red-eye to deal with, but the software included in the package deals with it fairly well. The A410's controls are logical and generally well-placed. Using the zoom located in the 4-way controller seemed a little bit awkward at first, but I got used to it in fairly short order. It seems to have been placed to favor using the LCD for composing photos.I bought this for my Mom as an uncomplicated first digital camera, and its size and ease of use has made it a winner. In all, the A410 is an excellent entry-level camera, especially for its price.
I bought a stereo that had option for a reverse camera. This little unit is hooked up to it and works nicely. Daytime use is great however it struggles at nighttime but if your reverse lights are good it should work fine for you. It came with a hole saw to drill a hole where it needs to mount. I mounted mine in the ceter of my rear license plate. It also helps when hooking up trailers to my hitch. My truck is extremely tall so it is comforting being able to see when backing up, especially in public parking areas. I have a winch front bumper that protrudes out about a foot or more which I plan on mounting another camera there also. As one reviewer mentioned it does better if mounted high if you are using it for 'close contact' prevention.The bottom line: I would buy another one if/when I needed one.UPDATE:I've had this camera for a little over 2 years now and it is still working fine.
This camera's description is all that it says it is. Wider viewing area. Great night vision at longer distances. Really pleased with the purchase.
I use this product for my baby. Nicely attach with the ipod and can be put on the baby stroller and car seat. The speaker maximum volume can't be to loud, so won't harm the baby. And also, no battery is necessary.But, if you use this speaker for enjoying music, you'll probably disappointed. The sound quality is average, can't even be compared to original Ipod earphone.
I was reluctant to spend the premium you pay for the Sony name, but now I have no regrets. I tried Toshiba and HP machines in the same price range that had better specs, but the build quality (especially the keyboards) and looks weren't in the same league as the Sony Vaio. The keyboard is solid with a good feel. The touchpad is great. The screen is bright, the colors are brilliant, and it feels sturdy when opening and closing it. I mostly use it for wireless internet surfing, email, office tools and some games, and it's great for that. I don't rely on the battery much, so I can't comment on battery life, but I do know it's better than my IBM Thinkpad I use at work. All in all, I'm very happy with my Sony.
This antenna did the job as promised. Many hours of Sat. Radio on the deck by the pool and it still works like a charm.
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.
I just got a new laptop and needed a case for it, i looked online and this looked like the best buy. I was not dissapointed. I put my laptop in it after i use it every night and i know nothing will happen in it (like scratches or dents, ect.)I even put it under my laptop when i have it on my lap for when it gets a little hot.
First, keep in mind this is Cyan and not light magenta. I misordered. Oops. No worries, I needed cyan too. And it works.
Purchased the 2GB dual channel kit to get a new gaming computer off the ground, while saving up for higher quality/quantity sticks and a new video card. These have been rock-stable, and can take a small bit of overclock (less than 20%). Access times and data transfer speeds are nothing to write home about, but then again, I picked these up for $25 (currently $30 at the time of writing.)If one is looking to set up a low cost build it yourself system, or looking to bump up the memory in an older system, I would definitely recommend these modules.Detected correctly on old DFI board, though only at half frequency (1:1). A quick change to 1:2 in the BIOS remedies that.
This is a very good mp3 player. I like all the functions especially the record fm radio for if i have something i can't listen to right away, i could take a listen later.The battery life is great, one 4 hour charge lasts me about 5-6 days for about 2-3 hrs a day.The size is also a plus, No big Bulge in my Pockets!!The only thing i don't like about the player is the ability to manage playlist.Otherwise this is a very good mp3 player.
Great subwoofer for the size and price. I'm using it with a Yamaha amp and bose front, back, and middle. Bose doesnt like it and will tell you to use their entire system but it works great. The video shielding was a big plus for me because I have it directly under my Sharp Aquos monitor.
I wanted a digital camera with a large zoom to replace my Nikon F50. The HP takes great picures and is very easy to use but the 8X optical zoom along with the electronic viewfinder makes this camera a great deal. Also put something in called Digital Flash on the menu. I am not sure how it works but brings out the details in shadows like no other camera I ahve ever used.
If you are looking for a camera for your 10 year old kid, this is the one. Unless your kid thinks that you 'mis-underestimate' him/her.The camera has minimal features, however, if you play around with a photo software, you could get decent results. The very least Sony could have done is to enable you to screw on a lens if you wanted to, or perhaps a polarizer. But, no!
Great picture quality, on outdoor and indoor, anti shake system works flawlessly, the only cons i find is that the screen is not accurate some times... on outdoor shots it gets almost completely white, which is not good, but i've had no real trouble with that... the pictures are just amazing on that amount of light.Very easy to use and lots of automatic programs to just point and shoot.
What it does is to hold a camera. I know that it sounds simple, but this strap does it better than any other I've ever tried....and I've tried them all over the past 40 years.If you own a camera that came with the manufacturers strap or you simply need to replace a strap, the Domke Gripper is worth looking at.It's frustrating, not to mention potentially expensive, to have a camera slip off your shoulder. The "Gripper" design makes this very unlikely. Interwoven with the strap material are two rubber strips. These strips provide the friction needed to keep the strap, and your expensive camera, where it belongs.The 1" version shown here is fine for lighter cameras. There's also a 1.5" version for heavier pro cameras. Domke also makes a Gripper intended to be used on camera bags. In fact, all of their bags come with it already attached.I can't recommend this product highly enough.
This is a great navigation system...it has everything you could possibly need...and then some (bluetooth, MP3). WE did a lot of research...Garmin has the best GPS systems...and no one beats the prices on Amazon...not even close. We had it within the week that we ordered it, as well. It was a perfect transaction...in every aspect.
Although I ordered this tripod to be used with a Pico Projector, I found that it was too small to balance the projector. It will work great in other applications and it was "Cheap" to buy.
I've had quite a few hoods, but this was my first "genuine" Canon hood (my previous lenses had been Sigma lenses).First: do you need a hood? Instead, ask yourself: do you shoot outside, ever? If the answer is 'no', then you likely won't need the hood. If the answer is 'yes' then you will need the hood or to jerry-rig something equivalent (tip: a blackened index card and a rubber band can take the place of a hood in a pinch, and is much easier to apply than holding your hand out to shade the lens).Second: build quality. There's not much to a hood. It just needs to cast a shadow, and, honestly, it's not hard to design something that does that. The "trick" to a hood is that it can be easily applied to a lens (because you don't want to stow your lens away with the hood extending beyond the front element). Canon's lens hood mount is different from, say, Sigma's (Canon hoods have two interlocking tongue/groove sections instead of three as with the Sigmas), so your third-party hoods won't work here. Where the Canon hood shines, compared to Sigma's own hoods and a third party hood I bought for my other Canon lens, is build quality. This is a single-piece hood. There is no flimsy attachment between the hood proper and the manufacturer-specific mount ring (obviously, because Canon dosn't need to support other manufacturer's mounts). The anti-reflective "velvet fuzz" coating on the inside adds an extra touch of class to the device.Overall, it's not hard to fill the role of a hood, functionally. Canon really went the extra step here, delivering a high-quality tool which takes secondary aims (durability, reflections from shiny black plastic) into account.You will likely want a hood for your lens. You owe it to yourself to get the Canon hood here.
Amazing clarity, over the air hd looks great on my lcd projector. 1080 through the component connector. I am very happy not having a cable bill and 14 hd channels over old rabbit ears that got blurry regular signal reception.The sound quality is also amazing. I also enjoy the tv programming info.This is an amazing little unit.
The instructions for the Kingston 1GB Toshiba Tecra had no written text, only drawings. I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure one of the drawings. I could have damaged the part because I was trying to install it one way (as I was interpreting the drawing) when it needed to be installed differently. Once I installed it, it has worked great.
I wasted so much time on my Muvo that I didn't want to spend any more time thinking about that blasted thing. But I have gotten so much from other people's reviews on Amazon that I figure I should donate my 2 cents worth.It was good in the ways that have been listed in other reviews. But then the on/off button stopped working. You can't reset the player or upgrade the firmware or anything if that happens. This is a common problem; Google it if you doubt me.It works as a flash drive, FWIW. But I could have bought one much cheaper, and not been disappointed when I lost all the other functionality. The functions I wanted in the first place.Needless to say, Creative doesn't care in the least. They pretty much expect you to throw these away after 6 months. Good for their business, but I'll never buy another Creative product again. Used to be a fan, but that was before they ... oh who cares? Just don't buy anything from Creative unless you buy an insurance policy as well. And factor that into the cost of the unit.
I usually think of Logitech as making reliable products, and I thought this camera was really cool idea, as I wasn't looking for professional quality. In fact, disposable camera quality would have been perfectly fine. However, I wish I could attach some of the pictures that I took, because they are shockingly bad. It doesn't seem to be totally a camera shake problem (although the images *are* blurry), because even the coloring is very wierd, too. Finally, note that you are not really getting 1.3 Mpixels, as several other posts also mention. That Logitech would have such misleading advertising makes me wonder about dealing with this company in the future....clearly they were doing a pre-holiday &quot;fast market&quot;--and I fell for it, even sending one to my brother as a (lame) gift.
After seeing a friend use this during one of our children's play-dates, I decided I had to get one for myself! And I must say that I absolutely LOVE it! I've used it with ease with every digital camera I've had over the years. It's bendy legs and flexibility make it great for family portraits, self-portraits or just for the use of the sturdy hand that only a tripod can give!
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.
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 really think this is a nice rack. I got it to replace a smaller rack that my DVD collection outgrew. I appreciate that it was fairly inexpensive and was a sturdy wire rack that can be easily disassembled if desired (unlike those fiber board monstrosities which are hard to get back together). I thought I ordered the &#34;silver&#34; one, but the one they shipped me was black. But other than that I have no complaints.
Got the 4GB as a bundle deal with my camera. Although I can't think of anything that could go wrong with manufacturing a flash card, it works as a good basic product with nothing to complain about.
Why would anyone NOT pay for the peace of mind that the lens won't get scratched, cracked, dusty? The filter doesn't mar picture quality at all and I am very happy with the purchase - for all of my lenses!
From a long time Olympus customer - I thought my last WS-320M Digital Recorder was great - and now this - some really great enhancements to what was already a great tool for school, work and play.Nice little device - improvements include:- larger screen and larger, easier to read fonts- improved battery case - bottom entry - my WS320 lost the cover in two weeks use- twice the storage - 2Gig ! > 555 hours of recording- cleaner nav. Buttons - always seemed to fat-finger the 320- all buttons now have a solid tactile feedback with a subtle click action- play/stop/record buttons are not as recessed - making them easier to press- added playback filter - eliminates most compression artifacts - impressive clean signal on LP- adds cut-off record filter to drop room noises - esp. A/C motor noises- six slow and fast play speed options - 320 only had two choices- USB 2.0 is faster - 320 had USB 2.0 too, but for some reason slower than other USB 2.0 devices- stiffer slide switches - for hold and voice/music modes- new Super high quality mode - XQ 50hz to 19Khz with 44Kbps sampling- added base boost in addition to WOW and EQ modes - music is best ever - way better than wife's iPodThe removed features...- no sampling on fast forward - but clean FF/RW and easy to stop anywhere in recording- contacts on battery module - replaced with internal switchThe things that remain the same ...- same amazing CONF conference room mic sensitivity - I can pick up every word in a restaurant conversation- same clear DICT dictation recording - I can dictate in the car - return to my PC's Dragon Naturally Speaking and convert voice-to-text- number of folders A,B,C, D,E - can not name them as on past models - but not really important- size - though it looks larger due to larger display - it is not any larger in any dimension- same battery life - quite reasonable- same VOICE vs. MUSIC mode - not sure why we need two modes- does not remember where you were in a song when you switch over to voice record and come back to MP3- does not remember where you are in listening to a voice recording when your switch to music and come back- no memory card slot - SD or otherwise - I guess a 340? will be in the cards some day...- still no `split' and `merge' option for recorded files in the unit- can now re-order songs in MUSIC mode within a folder- same ear buds - not very good - plan to buy a better set- same WOW dynamic processing - sounds great- same backspace on playback of voice recording- same speaker on front panel - do that with an iPod Nano- same great direct USB - no cables, yeah! And no additional software, yeah!BTW: This thing has enough memory and long enough battery life to simply record your entire waking day - if you really wanted to. The audio recording is the best I have experienced on all these DVRs - I tried the Sony - was not happy. I guess Olympus has been doing voice recording technology for so long, they must really know their stuff.The Olympus marketing team seems to have missed the mark in the literature about this little marvel of technology. I use this for work every day to record business meetings and technology design sessions ... but I also use it every day to listen to a variety of technical, business and news podcasts. The Olympus marketing materials fails to mention that this is an excellent podcast listening device for the busy business person or student. In fact, I only have two dozen songs loaded for those times when I'm really needing a break at work - the rest of my 1.5 gig is used for podcasts.A tip for podcast listeners - for social reasons and safety reasons, I took a cheap set of ear buds and cut, with scissors, one of the buds off at the split - I listen to the podcasts in one ear - allows me to hear what's going on around me. Most people just think I'm on a phone call and don't bother me - as opposed to the rude stares I get sometimes when wearing both ear buds. I have had people come up to me and ask, "what phones that - it's so small." LOLI also call this my learning machine - since I also use it to create self-tests on subjects I'm studying ... record a question, wait one second, record the answer and repeat. When I play back the recording - I press the pause after I hear the question - try to answer it in my head and then play the answer to check myself. I passed the written exam for my private pilots license this way.I added a non-powered Olympus lapel clip microphone (ME-15) that seems to work quite well in the 331M, same mic. The mic does not seem to work well on laptop microphone jack. I also purchased the microphone ear bud for recording phone calls (Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device) - this works excellent - especially when driving and talking to someone - you can take notes hands free.Dictation loaded to Dragon Soft works quite well - including in the car, which really surprised me. In fact, most of this review was dictated into the DVR and converted to text by my moderately trained Dragon Naturally Speaking v.9.
I bought one of these printers and fresh out of the box it didn't work. They sent me a refurbished printer for a brand new printer. They did see the error of their ways and sent me a new printer which lasted a few months before I had to send that one back. They sent me another printer and that one lasted the longest about 7 months. Overall, in one year I went through 5 of these printers before I said enough and they pro-rated my refund. So if you're a risk taker go ahead and buy it.
.. don't waste your money on it. I have gone through 5 or 6 batteries with this camera. The battery will die in the middle of a roll, then when you replace it with a new one, the counter resets to zero. If you do not remember where you left you will get a double exposures.
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.
Not a problem with the cameraJust keep it out of extreme colds or else it will have a hard time zooming, Other than that amazing device and best deal i got for it all year.
Before getting these headphones, I had tried a pair of Sonys that sounded terrible and wouldn't stay put in my ears while I was running, so I was very pleased at first when these Sennheisers a) sounded very good and b) stayed comfortably in my ears for the whole run. I perspire heavily, so I was prepared to forgive them when occasionally one side or the other would clog with water and stop playing. All I had to do was slip that side out of my ear, lift the driest corner of my t-shirt I could find and give the earpiece a wipe, all while running. The sound would start up from that earpiece again so I would just pop it back in my ear and continue on my way. Yesterday however, the clogged earpiece just fell apart during the aforementioned process, and from the most gentle wipe. What happened was that the green silicone cap around the earpiece fell off. It seems that the silicone was what was holding the little speaker into the plastic frame of the headphones and so, when it fell off, the speaker fell out, although still attached by about an inch of wire. Looking at it, it seems as though the metal screen over the little speaker was corroded where it had been covered by the green silicone and the corrosion caused the glue holding the silicone on to fail. Of course, I had lost the silicone piece so I couldn't glue it all back together. I may be able to repair it some other way but having paid sixty bucks for these, I expected them to last more than 5 months. Before the Sonys first mentioned above, I had two pairs of Sony behind-the-heads in a row that cost twenty bucks each and each lasted more than two years.
I do not have a coaster yet with these verbatims. All burns have been perfect, no errors. Highly recommend these!
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.
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
What a treat after dealing with Crestron for yearsthis was easy and effectivethey can get even better with their online editing
My 4 year old daughter has shown great interest in bird watching so I needed to find a pair of binoculars with decent optics, small enough for her hands, but not too expensive in case she breaks them. These are perfect. I was impressed with how good the optics are for being so small and how durable it is. They fold down small enough for her eyes and the focal adjustment isn't too stiff for her little fingers. I liked them so much, I ended up buying a pair for myself as well.
I love this TV. Bought it for $1750 (floor model). Had an initial problem with the TV turning itself on and having a frozen screen where we couldn't shut it off unless we unplugged it. We called SHARP and they contacted a local repairman to come out and fix it. I guess this is a common problem with this model. The repairman came out yesterday and said he's already done this "firmware upgrade" to 15 others like ours. Hopefully this will solve our problem.Otherwise it's awesome. Great visually and has a lot of options. We're in Indianapolis and are dropping our cable bc with a roof antenna we get our local channels in HD. Looks much better than cable!Only gets 4 stars bc the price is still outrageous on technology is that supposed to be mainstream. Not everyone has $2k to drop on a TV.
Brighthand conducted a test of popular screen protectors and this product didn't even make the top five list. How good can it be.
I just bought a Yamaha CRW70 "spyder" 2 weeks ago and I have been a burning CD's with it eversince. It is truly a great product!!! So far I have no complains. it writes perfect CD's everytime.Thanks to Yamaha Audio Master Quality recording! Now you can't tell whether it's the original playing or just a copy.Great for traveling! The writer is so light that you can take it almost anywhere. I just bring portable speakers and I have an MP3 player! Yup! It plays MP3 without a computer. No skips!!!Excellent Product!
I have owned two of these headphones. I returned the first ones b/c one side stopped working. I had my second pair past the warranty date, and the ear pieces have broken off either side (at separate times). They must be made out of a cheaper plastic.
after a few learner's faults used it in my recent trip to Vermont & Quebec and it was a boon to go around
This is one of the best mp3 player that I've owned. It has great sound (comparable to Iriver), great battery life 50+ hours, and plays more video format that the Iriver clix. I own an Iriver clix also, which I gave to my son after purchasing this product. I feel this product has more to offer than the Iriver Clix. This player also view pictures and video way better than the iriver Clix. The only drawback to this media player is the "touch screen - PDA like controls."
I bought this lock to replace a stolen lock (in a bag, not on a computer!). So far, it works very well.Unlike some others who reviewed this lock, it worked well for me on both a unibody MacBook Pro and a new version white MacBook. I have no idea why these people are having such big problems.As long as you realize that this lock is there to prevent spur-of-the-moment snatches, not determined criminals, you'll be happy. The one I bought here at Amazon was my second so each computer has its own.I should note that the keys don't work as smoothly as my stolen (and very old) lock but that has not been a big deal.
This bag hold my 17" Sony Vaio A720 which does not fit in most bags advertised to fit 17" notebooks. Along with the notebook I have the power chord, a full size mouse, travel router, blank CDs, Multiple Memory card reader, VPN tokens, travel HDD (3.5"), 8.5x11 notebook, ipod, Webcam, all the related wires and cables, and lot of other odds and ends.The organization is well thought out and it has a lot of pockets. I like the second main compartment. I put my paper notebook there along with several manila folders and magazines. There is another zippered compartment outside that to put flat documents as well.At one time I even added a change of clothes into the bag for an overnight job.Probably one of the best features of the bag is the ugly plastic thing in front. When I unlatch it, I can fit one of those 96+ CD holder things (approx 2" thick) into it or a full size external HDD (with cables). I just shove a ton of things into this bag.Naturally this bag gets heavy. However, the shoulder strap is very comfortable and I've walked pretty far with it fully loaded and up 4 flights of stairs without too much trouble. Again, that's not to say it didn't get heavy. However the bag is well balanced and really distributes the weight.I've had this bag for 3 years and the seams are holding very well, the zipper is great and there are barely any signs of wear on the bag. As a consultant I drag this bag with me everywhere and it's still like new.
My brother and I were looking to replace our mother's broken CD player. We wanted something that looked and sounded good and that was also easy to use. Finding something with the last attribute, simplicity of use, without giving up the first two attributes was the hard part. The Tivoli CD player was ideal: One CD only, play-pause-stop, forward-back, that's it, and that is all that is necessary - and it is very attractive and sounds great. It was the perfect gift - she loves it.
Love the coffee pot! Now let's see how long it lasts. It sure makes great coffee. So much better than the K-cup. Have one of those but coffee always tastes bitter. Anyway, we love the Presto coffee maker.Since I am submitting - I have a question. Is there a make of stainless steel K-cup coffee maker - one that has a stainless steel water reservoire and a stainless steel expulsion unit?
Pro:These fit my Sennheiser CX300 earbuds without a problem3 sizes in the packageThey stay on the earbuds tighter than the originalsOne of the sizes is smaller than the original, which fits me betterCon:Shipping was kind of high; why send them in such a big box?Would have given it 5 stars where it not for the shipping cost doubling the price of the item.
I love this receiver. I have it installed in my car and absolutely cannot live without it. The only problem is that one of the outlets is not secure, therefore I keep the receiver in my car and dont' take it into the house set. I don't want it to get broken.
After reading the one star review I had my doubts. The photos of this Truss System looked like most other truss systems that sell for MUCH more money, so I decided to go for it.The system is made in China. Assembling the system was straight forward... no rocket science required here.... It takes 2 people to put the truss on the stands (duh). The truss is solid. In order to transport the system I ordered a $30 Truss bag (forget the boxes... they were never meant to be used to carry this system). With Amazon Prime the 2 day shipping of the 50lb system was free.All in all, a great bargain for the price. I took one star off the rating because one of the plastic handles for the Twist-knobs was broken when it arrived... nothing some Superglue couldn't handle... just cosmetic stuff.Again, considering the price, a good deal. I'm happy with it.
I have an Audiovox DV-1680 personal DVD player. Its screen is 6.8&quot; an has many, many accessories. Everything fits in this case LIKE A GLOVE. Even 2 DVD movies in one of the side pockets. If you really care about your equipment, this is a must and a bargain for the price.
The short review: nonexistent customer support, poor audio quality, poor support for the Flip Video file format by video editing software (only 1 out of 3 worked for me), and the Flip Video software for uploading clips results in very low video quality. Details below:I bought my Flip Video for web site video clips. After shooting several in various settings, I used the Flip software to put them online (I used YouTube and two other sites). The quality was terrible - the video was heavily pixilated and the audio was garbled.Then I tried using my Sony Vegas Movie Studio video editing software - which can't read the Flip AVI format (no audio). Additional research on optimizing video quality suggested converting video clips into Flash before uploading to YouTube (something I confirmed with clips from other cameras). My Riva Flash encoding software couldn't read the Flip Video file either (great video, audio track was just noise).Finally I bought the $30 version of Apple QuickTime Pro. This program can read the Flip Video file format and allows me to select different compression and encoding rates, greatly improving quality of the resulting clips on YouTube and other sites. From my limited experience with QuickTime Pro, it appears that the "uploading software" provided with the Flip Video applies the lowest encoding rates and highest compression - which is why the quality is so poor.Flip Video does not have a user forum for support, nor any phone support (not surprising given the cost) - but you can email in for support, which I did. I received 2 auto replies promising a real response to my email. I never received an actual response to my inquiry (video quality and editing software support).The audio quality of the unit I purchased has problems with silibance. The "s" and "th" sounds come out extra loud and distorted relative to the recorded speech.Despite the glowing reviews from the NYT, WST and others, the Flip Video is *not* ready for prime time. Improved audio, better support for the device among editing software, better internal software, and actual customer support that is more than an empty promise are needed.
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.
Simple device for protecting the Sansa e200 series MP3 player. Protects corners from scratches and dings. Not as protective as an after-market case which I ultimately bought.
Love this AM-FM small Sony radio as it is perfect for when I take a walk, shop or work out, even carry to listen to while around the house.PROS:1) Small size.2) Belt clip is snug and keeps the radio safely attached to my belt or pants.3) Great sound for such a small radio.4) Picks up AM fairly well (I live in the mountains and getting AM to come in clear is not easy. However, this Sony does a great job of picking up my favorite AM stations.5) Wonderful stereo sound on FM stations and the Sony headphone has a good sound to it. However, while walking I carry my iPod type of headphones and the sound is just superb using them.6) Uses just one AA battery and it is said to last about 30 hours of listening or more.7) Small size, small enough for a pocket or purse with ease.CONS:1) No digital settings for the stations, however, it is easy to change the stations.2) The belt clip is rather tight, but this is so it will not easily come off.
My ISP, Time-Warner Cable, provider of Road Runner High Speed Access, requires $10 per month for each additional IP. Although any computer on my LAN at home can request a new IP from Road Runner, it will invalidate any existing IP. I tried running various Internet Sharing Software, such as Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing under Windows 98 SE, and ... WinProxy. These required my &quot;server&quot; system to be running, and I had lots of problems with this scenario. I plugged in the LinkSys Calbe/DSL Router, and it automatically configured itself. I tweaked a few things to fit my LAN, since I have networked printers throughout my house, and this solved my ISP's restriction of one-user-at-a-time policy without forking out 25% more per month just for the convenience of sharing the 10mbps pipeline the cable modem affords me. This works well, and I use it strictly for hooking into my other router, so the lack of ports was not an issue for me.
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.
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.
the cable wast eh same type but wrong length mine ended up beind 3 feet rather than 6 inches this is a gamble and in the end i was the one that last
....good product....16 guage but not indicated on the package????Well priced. Ideal guage for most good Home Theatre Systems.
I'm not trying to dog Ty cds or their reputation, but I despise this media. I used to go to a certain band website. The members heavily touted Ty cdrs. They posted a link to a website. I ordered a 100 pack of Tys. Perhaps I got a knock off or a fake Ty but from experience I can only say the discs lack a PROPER laminate on the TOP of the disc. I found it very easy to scratch off places on the top of the disc. The result is a coaster. I read the reviews here and I see I appear to be a liar. Honestly, I am not lying. I could care less if Ty Yuden makes a buck selling cds and dvds but my experience with the discs scares the hell out of me. I honestly don't know why I can't be on the same page with everyone else. What sort of soft gritless world do you all live on? If my fingers were made of foam or feathers and if I stored my cds on pillows or whatnot then maybe the discs would hold up. My experience is that to handle a Ty disc is to DESTROY a TY disc. They have no durability whatsoever.So please tell me why this experience has been true to me. I want to hear about DURABLE TY discs that take a licking and keep on playing. I specifically ask people on my music trade page NOT to send me Ty Yuden discs. Why am I the only person reviewing these discs with this problem. AND, I got many a TY disc in trades. Many of those discs too have that fragile easy to scratch and ruin top cover, or the lack thereof.
I have had the normal Ergonomic keyboards before in the past but I was very pleased to find out the mouse no longer needs to be within a foot of the mouse signal receiver. As a matter of fact the keyboard and mouse work from across the office (30 feet away). I bought another set for my other computer as soon as I discovered how sweet these are. Comfortable and totally wireless!
I have owned my Nuvi 360 for over a year, and had no problems with it until the last few months. The power button on these units is constructed poorly. It is set under a piece of plastic, and after repeated use, can get pushed down too far for it to turn on. I went in under the plastic tab to turn it on and it stopped working completely. The product overall is good except for this faulty hardware. Please be aware of this if you are thinking of purchasing this unit. I am buying a new one, and I am going with the Nuvi 265 (the power switch is a sliding switch on this model!) I hope garmin doesn't let me down a second time!
This GPS system has all the critical functionality of more expensive GPS systems:- text-to-voice- bluetooth- MP3 player- great database of POIOne of the most convienent functions of this GPS, is the bluetooth connection. The entire address book on your cell phone is uploaded to the GPS system and the phone can be fully run through the touch-screen. The sound quality of the GPS is excellent as well.I have had the GPS for over 3 weeks now and I have no negative comments to make on this unit.
I bought this in Jan 2006, by Jan 2008 my warranty has now expired and the unit doesn't work at all, the platter has a mind of its own. It will spin fast, then slow down. This sounds SO incredibly horrible I cannot believe it. I would not bother with this turntable at all. Go somewhere else -- anywhere else!
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.
Good buy, great shipping handling. Super communication. Dealer is A++++++!
I've had this camera for a couple of weeks now.I also have a Fuji Finepix-1400 that I have had for about15 months. The olympus is not even close to the quality thatcan be achieved with the Fuji. The color is not easy to get right with the Olymous. Also, you don't get a users manualwith the Olympus until you print out 104 pages on your printer.Not easy for a novice to figure out.
We recently purchased 2 of these units as we have over 500 DVDs. As you can imagine this took us almost 3 days to load. We noticed at first that when we would power up the #1 slot in both machines would be blank. We'd put the info back in and it would come up blank again next time. Yesterday we powered up one of the machines and it hung up in folder loading mode. When we finally got it turned off and powered back up again (which took hitting the power button on the machine itself) we were missing the first 7 titles. My husband tried talking to Sony today and they're saying they've never heard of this problem. Ironic because we heard the same thing that other reviewers are saying from them, that we would have to send the unit to Texas. Thinking of unloading all of those DVD's again, putting them back in the boxes and reloading all of them horrifies me. I would like to know if there are any reviewers out there that have actually sent the unit in, had it fixed and got it back with no flaws! I also wonder if it might just be a certain batch of these units that have this problem, however, I do not want somebody else's problem, i.e. refurbished unit in place of my new one in the event that Sony would even consider changing it out for me. I am very upset and disappointed about this whole thing. Now I am just waiting for the day that the whole menu disappears like so many others on here have had happen. Sony, you used to be great. What happened to you?
This earbud is really strong I step on this like 300 times and they still worked great but then they couldnt take it no more and broke. Good headphones for the price I like them good buy.
We're happy with these for an iPod nano. Fit better and sound better than the Apple originals.Fit is important for these in-the-ear headphones. These come with different sizes of silicon plugs to fit different size ears.In-ear headphones give richer, louder sound than the original iPod phones. You will enjoy these.
I bought this item as a gift for my husband. He just loves it. He can't stop raving about it. It is a very useful tool. It's features are outstanding. Now I want one. We don't argue anymore when we get lost, because we never get lost now!!!Best thing I ever purchased. I recomend this product 100% to everyone.
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.
I'm no audiophile. But I'm a picky PC and console video game player. I want quality stuff to enjoy my games.I had an ordinary chinese over-the-ear headphone and I wanted sound quality to play my PC and videogame games in good volume without buying a complete and expensive sound set and also not to wake other people at late night. I choose this one based on reviews and price tag; The other ones cheaper than this costed $30, and I wasn't feeling good about them.I'm satisfied: The sound quality seems great. I just played Metro 2033 (on PC with onboard sound card) and I feel I'm not missing anything in the sound experience any more, compared to what I had; It sounds great. It's also very confortable. I use it for 2, 3 hours and it doesn't hurt at all, nor warms up my ears. If only it was surround, maybe I wouldn't need anything else.
The mouse is an antique. Too many cables. How do they still sell it? They should sell it for $0.50.
ok, so im rather late writing this review :p i bought this drive years ago, and just happen to see that amazon still lists it, so i thought i would give my review JICthis is a great drive, never had the slightest problem with it. Ive used it in 2 diffrent computers, first a compaq 333-k6 running win98, and currently a 866p3 running winXP, any cd writing software will work perfectly with no probs on this drivegotta love HP for their periphials
I am very happy with the quality of the prints i am getting. it is easy to use and the colors and ink look great on the finished print. i can print my own pictures now for about the same cost as a photo lab. i like the kit that includes the ink cartridge and the print paper. i stocked up somewhat when it was on sale, which i will probably try to do in the future.
It is so easy to use. I like the fact that you do not need a mouse pad. I like the shape it is so comfortable in your hand. This is a excellent product at a great price.
My old heating pad broke and it have served me well. I used it as a foot warmer especially in cold seasons such as winter. I put on thick socks but that does not help at all and I hate wearing socks too. I've tried warm slippers but still didn't help. Then I tried the heating pad and it is perfect for warming my cold feet!Anyways, after my old heating pad broke I got this ConAir heating pad. Do not get this heating pad, ConAir sucks. Get sunbeam brand instead. I tried this heating pad and set it to high and it wasn't warm enough. Also I tried to warm up the heating pad for 1 hour and still doesn't get any hotter at all, still stays the same. Do not get this product, I tried it. and now I am returning it back for a refund....
I wanted a longer cable for my 2560x1440 monitor and $10 seemed like a reasonable price for a Dual link cable. When the cable arrived, I couldn't get it to work with my monitor and GTX 670 GPU. I got out the ohm meter and found that a number of pins aren't actually connected to the other end of the cable.Either the cable was bad, or the pins were designed to make you think it was a Dual link cable even when it's not. The return is in the mail, and I've ordered a 15 foot cable from another seller.
I could get it to work, but the sound quality was very poor. This is the second type of FM transmitter I have tried - the search is on again I guess. I suppose with these things it is trial and error until you find one that works. I liked the fact that you could use this one with any radio, not just in the car, but I may have to resort to the "car only" type. If all I can hear is static, forget it.
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.
Sounds great. I was skeptic that such a small sound system would really fit the bill. But the sound is clear, the bass is rich..I love it.
I just recieved mine the other day and immediately made some CD's. I can't tell you how cool it was to be able to put Disturbed, Staind, STP, Bush, Puddle of Mud, Linkin Park, A Perfect Circle, Cold, and Papa Roach all on to one disc. MP3 Rocks!! I don't use it for jogging, but I live in Iceland right now and I walk to work everyday and I've had no problems. I haven't had it skip once yet so I'm not about to try that flash upgrade that some of these other reviews have mentioned. It's not the most rugged player I've seen, but I'll be using it for plane trips, walks, and at the office. I [stinks] that it doesn't come with an AC adapter, but so far the battery life has been great. I'll just buy one seperately. And HOLY COW... for the price you can't beat it!!!!
I use this scanner at work, even though I've tried to convince them not to order these. This scanner and the HP 550 below it are horrible. The software that comes with it takes up a ton of memory usage and is just generally bad. The OCR reader software and scanner are really poor and it is almost easier to just re-type documents yourself. Another issues is that the scanner is constantly being removed from the scanner list in Windows. We use about 6 of these scanners at work, and as the IT guy, I constantly have people calling me and telling me that Windows says they have no scanner installed. I have to "reinstall" them by removing the USb cable and plugging it back in so Windows will recognize it. Additionally, the document feeder james and sucks up multiple pages constantly.The biggest problem however is that this scanner DOES NOT WORK with Adobe Acrobat. The software is incompatible. You can scan 15 pages of a document, but the software will only return the first page to Acrobat. You cannot do multiple page scans with Acrobat unless you do each page separately. If you visit the HP help forum you'll see this is a common problem with several of their scanners, and has been for over two years yet it still hasn't been fixed. The only way around this problem is to install a third party driver.I would stay away from this unless you can find it really cheaply.
I could not be happier right now! I was not sure if I had made the right decision when I bought it because of the reviews, but it was really easy to install (it did not take me more than 5 minutes, including the time it took me to download the vista driver) and really effective. My laptop was detecting 2 signals before and they were really weak. As soon as I connected the antenna, my laptop detected 24!!! And I am conected since without any problems...If you know something (no need to be a genius just to understand) about computers should be really easy to install and use....
I got this case and used it for transporting my laptop to and from school. It only took a few months for the zipper to break off as a result of the stiffness of the zipper. The zipper is stiff to zip and there is no ease about it. All four corners of the bag have holes from putting it in my backpack and constantly using it. I only used it about a year and a half and yes i used it with a broken zipper. It was still zippable because the metal piece that holds the handle of the zipper broke. I recommend this item if you are hardly going to use it but I definietly don't if you are going to use it everyday like I do or want something that will last a long time. I won't be purchasing another.
Image quality is superb for digital and for the price (I got it on sale for about $200). My partner had the same model, and she used it pretty much daily in the jungle, er I mean garden, for a couple of years before the lens zoom finally got stuck most of the way open, so now it is unusable, won't open or close though you can hear the motor working and see it jerk. Don't know if moisture got in or what, as we have not taken it in for repair. The second one I bought is still working great. Even shots taken with flash usually look pretty natural and compare favorably to natural light shots. Which seems amazing, cuz the flash is so teensy.The only difficulty I have is remembering how to "delete all" photos from the camera memory after copying them to the computer. I know it's possible cuz I did it once, but I have to delete them one at a time now because I cannot figure it out again.
We were looking for an attractive portable device with a decent quality speaker system. We tried this item and it's competition the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2. The Altec Lansing looks attractive in our home and doesn't take up much space compared to the longer Logitech. We had both systems in the same room and had others give their opinion by playing the same music on each without their knowing which device we were using. They picked the Altac Lansing each time. We all agreed this performed better all the way around. Some have commented they can't fit their iPod into the slot. We are not using any of the inserts supplied just place it on the slot without, no problem. You do have to watch as you insert it that it is over the prongs correctly. I have a plastic protective backing on my iPod and I do not have to remove it to get it to work. We like the fact that it also includes an FM radio as well. It's been great in the house, on our deck/patio and for travel. The newer version came out a couple weeks after we purchased this one. The added features look great but we like the looks of this better. It would be nice to have a remote that includes more and a handle but it costs more. The shiny plastic does show finger prints but I try to handle it carefully to avoid that. The remote is small but works. Wish it came with a case like the Logitech. For the price range and our use this is the best! It also charges your iPod when plugged in and can be used for an alarm, especially nice when away from home. If you want a Bose sound, then you need to move up in price. We have had this for several months and so far so good. We got a 2 year warranty and by that time newer products will be out.
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.
I've had the G7 mouse for about 2 and a half years now, and so I thought I would do it much needed justice for the meritorious wireless laser mouse.This mouse is labeled I believe as a perfect all around for the gamer and computer drifter and being that I fall into either category I can say that it works perfectly and flawlessly for both areas. The precision of the actual laser is outstanding, and being that a frag (gamer's term) is made with actual precise movement versus the ever spotty and laggy wire mouse. I have no experienced any lag outside of my dirty mousepad with which is sometimes interferes with the beam, other than that it works very precise and streamlined.It comes with 2 batteries, one for use in the mouse and the other to charge while the other is in use. This is ingenious if you ask me, because I HAVE NEVER been delayed because of a dead battery. It has 3 little lights on the side that lets you know ever so often what the status of the battery is at any given moment, flashing red when it is almost done.The construction is beautiful, want to know why? The mouse is made out of hard glassy plastic versus cheap, rough plastic that wears. And you want to know something? I've had this mouse for 2 and half years and it still looks brand new without use, and trust me, I have at times gamed on this thing for hours on end. It's actually pretty remarkable how pleasingly aesthetic it looks after all this time. Of course I can say this is the best mouse I've ever owned, and I still have it, and plan to keep having it, so you know where I stand in that respect.Pros:1. Very Very durable mouse that looks the same after years and years of use.2. Non laggy and very SUCCINCT movement.3. 2 Batteries so thou shalt not surf and game without charge.4. Sleak and sturdy construction.5. No WIRENo consI love this mouse and it is one of the few that can be used for anything related to computing and last you for a long and I mean LONG time.
unless you are a very disciminating audio nut, i'd say this receiver for the average listener is a bargain. i bought it because it was cheap, and it looks good. it was easy to set up, and it does exactly what i want. i'm pleased with it.
This is a great speaker system for a home theater system. The sound is wonderful and it worked well with my Sony MPN STRDH520 home theater system, but the speakers were definitely too large for my small room. I gave them to my son (who has huge rooms in his house) for Christmas and got myself a smaller set. I would still recommend them highly to anyone with a large enough room to accomodate them.
Very happy with my shopping experience. Received my TAO Digital Keychain on time and in perfect "brand new" condition. Would buy from this vendor again with no hesitation
I'm the type of person who is usually comfortable with electronic equipment that is on the verge of obsolescence. That being said, I'm pleased with the Philips Flat Panel HDTV I purchased with the intent of using it as a computer monitor/TV to sit on a fragile desk in my bedroom. I have watched a total of three movies on it. The sound and picture quality were impressive especially considering I haven't made any adjustments to the factory settings. In fact, I've only had to make a few decisions after being prompted by menus that automatically appear on the screen. The Philips is definitely user friendly.There are only a few drawbacks to the set which I hate to mention because I'm using it primarily as a monitor when it was really intended to be used as a TV. The screen is prone to etching when images, such as the Menu bar on a desktop, remain static for long periods of time. The speakers also don't work with the computer. Maybe they do with a PC but I had to have a VGA to DVI adapter cable to connect the Mac Mini to the Philips Flat Panel TV.I still give the Philips 17PF8964 17" model five stars because I was able to connect a progressive scan DVD player to it without reading the instructions. The VGA to DVI adapter cable was also inexpensive and easy to find. And the instruction sheet allowed me to focus on only those few diagrams that pertained to my particular compatibility issue. The set is also very light compared to CRT monitors and TVs with 17" screens. Plus, the sound and picture quality easily surpass that of the "nice" TV bought for the living room years ago. As for the quality of the HDTV component, it'll be at least 5 years before I decide to use the feature...
This pad looks great and provides good cooling. However, the cooling pad only worked for approximately one month.I use an HP 15.5" laptop that tends to run hot when the video card is being utilized greatly for movies or games. The laptop runs so hot that it is harming the monitor and I will need to have it replaced.The Altec Laptop Cooling Pad worked great for about one month. It lowered the heat of the laptop considerably. The laptop was no longer hot to the touch and the monitor was not being harmed. However, after one month, the fans worked intermittently and then ceased functioning altogether. The pad was receiving power (the LED light showed that power was being received) and I tried toggling the fan speed between high and low, but nothing.Bottom line: Great laptop cooler for about one month. After that, it will cease functioning.
If you need more range for a cell phone this works great. Wilson seems to make great products.the set up can be a bit challenging if you are not real technical, I am a ham radio operator and it took a bit of time to install.There are cell booster kits available on Amazon with all the parts, and good instructions.( Note!! You do need some cell signal for this to work)
NOT ENOUGH CONTROL OF TREBLE AND BASS LEVELS.MUCH TOO COMPLICATED SYSTEM AND REMOTE.DIFFICULT MANUAL TO FOLLOW (LIKE MOST PANASONIC EQUIPTMENT)OTHER WISE FINE QUALITY AND APPEARANCE
First, the disc shipped with the USBBT100 would not load. The drivers on the disc would not load on a Windows 7 32 bit system.Microsoft does state that this device is comaptibile with Windows 7 32 bit.The problem for me was finding software that would work. The software I downloaded from Linksys would not load the drivers either. I tried both versions.I finally loaded the Broadcom software and it now works great.[...]Site address above if any one needs it.I said everything works great, but the distance stated on the specifications is not even close for me. I go into my kitchen which is only about 20 ft. and the signal starts breaking up. I know there are many varibles and I know for fact the microwave does make it break up. I am going to try raising the USBBT100 with some USB extension cables.
I got one scratched up and with a crooked handle and glass dust everywhere.Very poor quality control!! And yeah, the tea wasexpired.
I have the Sennheiser H570 for close to 7 years now. It still delivers the same amazing sound like when it was new. I can hear every note from every instrument with it. When I play video games, I constantly look behind me. I swear somebody or something is breathing on my neck. The clarity is absolutely frightening. Even though it is full sized, it is light as a feather. Superbly comfortable. Do your ears a favor, buy this or similar quality headphone instead of those megabass, earcanal blocking earbugs.
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The product is exactly as described. Easy to use. Looks nice. Sounds good. Great for a teen.
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 just wanted a good AM radio to listen to live baseball commentary while at the game. This little gem did the job perfectly! Very good reception and the open air headphones let me carry on conversation while in use. Supplied headphones made the AM station sound almost as good an FM station- great balance of mid-bass and upper midrange. Compact design fit right into the front pocket of my shirt during use.
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
This was good practice, but a true pro can slip out with just the right touch;p. Those who know how, know.Otherwise, if you need these professionally, make sure to check the perps' lower body leverage, too, as I have had little trouble snapping this weightof chain with an assist from one (1!) leg, and I'm not as spry as I usedta coulda...
I'm very happy to have bought this printer. So much so, that now I'm thinking of re-recording all my other cds. My handwriting looks really awful now :-)Anyway abut my question. It's really for the Casio People. Have you seen how much ribbon your machine misuses between prints. There must be at leas 3 inches discarded (not used) between labels. I really thing you should reconsider this is a lot of waste.
I bought this card to provide continuous shooting on my Nikon D80. I have a 8GB SDHC card that is too slow to take more than 8-10 consecutive frames. The Extreme III card can easily record 80-100 consecutive shots. For you nikonians, this 2GB card will record 264 Large/Fine JPGs or 163 RAW files.
i cant believe that this tv is actually better than they said it is. the picture is awesome and the price was even more awesome. i bought jensen because i thought it would sound good and be a good brand. i was write.
I researched LCD TVs carefully before buying the Syntax Olevia LT30HV. There's not much info out there on this set. Fortunately, I was swayed by the positive reviews on Amazon. This TV has a great picture, looks nice, can be used with or without its side speakers, and is one of the cheapest on the market. HDTV and DVDs look absolutely fantastic. Drawbacks include a menu system that's tough to figure out, difficulty in switching between widescreen and 4:3, and blacks that look gray. However, the savings more than make up for these shortcomings. Also, as expected, standard cable does not look very good on this (or any other LCD TV). I recommend this TV highly and will definitely consider Syntax when I am ready to upgrade.
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.
Do not buy. Camera never worked shipped with missing and broken parts- vendor is MIA without response. Amazon gets 5 stars for their rapid response and credit card warantee.
After extensive research in regard to an underwater point and shoot digital, I purchased the Optio W10 because it had more positive reviews than the Olympus underwater digital.Have used it in clear water, all the seals seem to hold, takes nice pictures, will try it in salt water on next vacation.Have taken several outdoor and indoor photos, the shutter lags a bit too long for me, but flash pictures have been very clear. I noticed on outdoor pictures, if there is any glare anywhere, say off a car bumper it really seems to pick that up in the picture like a sun spot.Overall I am very pleased with this camera, very simple to use, my only dislike is the slow shutter speed.K.RinglandCalifornia
Strengths: Versatility, small foot print, easy setup, network ready, decent software bundle, nice scanning, clean printing, Win & Mac CD's includedWeaknesses: Limited paper handling, Win98 install buggy, does not save incoming faxes to PC, somewhat limited documentation on CDFor economy & quality, I use (and recommend) lasers for most of my customers. This is one of the best packages I've seen. I installed in my home as a network printer. Flawless install on two XP machines. I needed to download newer drivers (large files) for Win98SE. Directions are better than most. Packaging is very nicely done. Easy to fax out, print from all my PC's. Works great as standalone fax, copy machine (no PC needed) 5 user license for PaperPort & Control Panels are included. Easy changeout of cartriges, clear access for paper jams.Limited space for output sheets means you'll need to pickup/monitor large print jobs. I saw no more paper curling than with other inexpensive lasers. Very quick multipage scanning directly to Acrobat. OCR is fairly quick and capable. Nice copies, clear text, graphics are average. Many settings/features are available but you'll have to root a bit to find them.Considering the price/capability, I haven't seen a better unit for the SOHO user.
I selected this after reading the reviews and have been very happy with it. I live in a rural area and finding a clear channel is not an issue and the sound through the stereo is as good or better than the radio stations and I have not noticed any static (driving a Toyota Tundra with stock radio). Being able to select throughout the FM range has been handy on some road trips through cities with less open stations. I have a new iPod classic 80GB and have left it plugged in on road trips for up to about 10 hours without issues (in response to the review that said it fried their iPod). Not sure if the new iPod has better charge protection or if Kensington addressed the issue.
Purchased specifically to record AM radio as it is the only device which will do timed recordings of AM radio. STAY AWAY FROM THIS UNIT. It has a loud buzzing / hissing noise in all recordings - especially on AM. The manual even says to turn the display off to reduce noise during recording. It helps but it is still there and still quite loud. Additionally, the built in speaker is so small that it sounds horrible. It shouldn't even be there it is so bad. If Pogo releases an updated version without the noise, a better speaker and preferably AA batteries, I will be first in line to purchase. I regreatably had to return this unit and am now using another MP-3 player / recorder and seperate radio with timer.Update: Recently purchased another one of these. Have a need to do multiple recordings which I could not do as described abouve. Either I got 2 bad ones before or the manufacturer has made changes. This one hardly has any buzz.
I took my MP3 player into the store with me to check out earbuds.Eveyone I tried was terrible; so I ended up buying online.I read all the reviews, especially Amazon reviews; because the people know what they are talking about.I have bought 5 pair altogether for friends, and they love these buds too.The music I listen to ranges from Tupac to Vivaldi, and everything in between. My MP3 player has 9 EQ settings; I keep it on new age most of the time.The price is right, and the sound is the best."Product Update 3/28/11"Well my earbud died today, and I'm going to order another pair of these totally sick Bling Blings. It's even cheaper than when I first bought them.These earbuds are the best, nuf said!!!!!!PS they lasted 5 years
I have never owned ear buds until I got this set to replace those sold with the Apple ipod. (I don't consider the apple version real buds, though do enjoy their sound quality) I have always used the standard head sets and believe theSennheiser PX 100 Collapsible Headphonesstill have a better sound then these buds.That said, the CX-300 B (for Balck), or S (for Silver) do have a great sound. I have noticed the snugger the fit in the ear, the better the bass response. It is therefore a good thing these come with three sizes to switch out for the perfect fit.A second reason I purchassed these is for the noise muting quality. On several business flights I have used the apple buds mentioned above. As these fit snugly in your ear, the essentially mute the surrounding noise, allowing you to listen in peace at a lower volume. No need for those expensive cancelling versions sold.I must admit, I expected a better sound quality from the buds for the +/- $40. I do enjoy using them in my computer or ipod, but still prefer a head set or speakers. For the money, if earbuds are your thing, this is probably your bet bet.Happy shopping!
I use the radio for kayaking in rough seas. It rides in my PFD pocket without any additional protection, and so far it's been flawless. This past weekend in a practice rescue scenario, this radio was able to transmit and pull in signals when lesser radios couldn't.
the product is as it was described. I ordered this cb radio to replace and identical one so I was very familiar with it. My only complaint is that in bright light, the station read out is very difficult to see. I knew that but I forgot when I ordered it so I have no one to blame except myself. Soo, it is a good basic unit. I would buy another if I was putting it in a car but for a boat-not that good.
Worked perfectly, was easy to screw on. Doesn't even feel like an extension .. very thin and seamless coupling with the lens.
I have owned this little baby for about a Year now and it doesn't dissapoint. This camera goes OUT to all Aggravated and Frustrated Compact Owners who wish they could get Good to Decent Picture Qualty at night time with Out the Degrading Noise and Grain that comes about at High ISO speeds. This Camera is defiantly in One of a Kind and even won a European Photo Award. This camera is the closet thing to SLR qualty pictures you will Find on Compact Camera Period! Congradulation on the Engineering team on Fuji Film Company to developoing this little Gem. Is this Camera Pefect? Lol. Almost but no cigar. Would be nice to have at least a 4 times zoom, zooming opiton on video, and to have a sofia tone option however the Photo quaulty that comes out of this Machine more then compensates for it's short commings.
I have a HD-DVD player and a PS3 connected to the switch. The auto switching has been working fine even without having to power the other machine first. It would be a five star if it had a power button.
I chose the rating that I have because the mouse came, it was slightly used and worn down but I bought it knowing it was like-new.The order came at a generally regular shipping period but when I opened the package I noticed that there were papers for a wired optical mouse and a bunch of papers in with the mouse, that didn't seem right. It eventually turned out that there was a missing USB adapter for the wireless mouse to even run. I feel that this order was very futile for even being up on Amazon.com. However, the brand name and mouse itself are very quality and I know this as I had purchased one from Amazon in the past. I hope I can get my shipment corrected and I hope that this seller realizes the mouse is useless without the USB. Thank You
I love it so much i have bought 2. With it, you don't need a separate FM modulator. I use it at home and in car. Very nice unit!
I was amazed at the quality of the sound produced by these thin speakers. I haven't used the ipod dock, only the CD player, but I'm sure that would sound as good. I bought a Sony bookshelf system from Fry's and it didn't sound half as good and cost nearly $100 more.
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.
Excellent Product and I recommend this item to anybody. I take my time to do research and settled on this one. I'm very happy with my decision.
First of all, I love this lens. For those who are contemplating between the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 & Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5, you can't go wrong with either one, IMO. Everyone has different things that they look for in a lens.I personally am satisfied with my Canon 10-22mm. When I was deciding between this & the Tokina, I was divided between focal length & the f#. The f2.8 caught my attention, but the limiting focal length just couldn't cut it for me. People commented that the Tokina was a solidly built, but the Canon feels great.My 10-22mm is awesome. I use it for my all-purpose lens. It's great for landscape photography, especially with panoramic photos. It's decent for indoor low-light photography, but with a good flash, it's perfect. I'm especially fond of the distortion effect (some people don't like it); it makes unique/different photos, which I love.Overall, I would make the same purchase if I could. I haven't used or held the Tokina, but I stand by my decision.For some examples, check out my blog!http://reevebantug.blogspot.com/
There isn't a clip to hold my new Nano.. and the remote doesn't work at any real distance.. maybe 10 ft or so.. but the sound is great.. and it is compact..
Great headphones! Have purchased a few pairs for home/work. Great for running at the gym and on the road. Obviously doesn't have any noise canceling features so you have to turn the volume up a little in the gym/airplane. Sound quality I would give 8/10. One downside is comfort, they are straight up plastic so they do rub a little after long use while exercising but I can't be too critical given the price. Recently bought a $69 pair of Bluetooth headphones with worse sound quality and fit, so I have gone back to these.
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.
Was looking ot archive important photos so I shelled out for these since Verbatim have a good rep.I've tried 7 so far and 2 failed during the burn. Cheap manufacturing disappointed me.Also tested out the scratch guard on the failed ones (they are already failed so why not, right?) the scratch proof layer is almost non-existent. it feels a little tougher but my stapler scratches it easily. My fingernails wont scratch it though but my fingernails don't scratch regular CD's easily either. So I can tell there is an extra protective layer but a very thin one. Maybe I should have gotten some other brand.
We have used this popper for years and love it! No oil is used and a full bowl is ready in 3 minutes.
We originally bought a Canon bag with the purchase of our Canon EOS Rebel T2I, however, the bag was huge. We have a baby on the way and could not imagine carrying this bag around with all the baby products we will need. We only really want one extra lens, and this bag is perfect for the camera with a wide zoom lens attached plus extra telephoto lens and extra battery, lens covers. It would not fit a third lens, so if you are going to have more than 1 extra, you'll need a bigger bag.
This power pack works very well (and keeps it's charge for a very long time) however, it is heavy and you've got to be committed to the weight. I've tried to hang it on the center section of my tripod to keep the weight off of me, however, you got to be careful not to tip over the tripod.
What can I say? It just works, delivered within the specified period, easy to install! reduced my average chipset temp by a noticeable 5 degrees upon installation and it is extremely quiet! no issues whatsoever
I bought the Okidata used and that was a mistake.The Okidata that I bought couldn't be programed. Oki support stated it was defective. I was told to send out for repairs.Seller wouldn't refund the item eventhough nothing stated on add &#34;As-Is&#34;Next time I will buy new. My first bad experience on Amazon.
These headphones offer very nice sound and seem moderately stable. However, I have two major issues.1) As soon as I go out on any run over 20 minutes and I start to sweat (even in the winter) the headphones fill with sweat and become muted. These are NOT for sweating in if you want them to continue to work.2) The design is such that they are stiff and become uncomfortable after about 20 minutes. Probably partly my head/ear shape as I have trouble finding comfortable ones, but these really start to ache after an hour.If you want headphones for light workouts at the gym or walks... these are probably great. If you're a long distance runner, look elsewhere.
I was happy with this pair until it stopped working after 1.5yrs or so. Wiring seems to be of poor quality.Also, cord gets tangled too easily, compared to iphone earbuds or even other headphones.Overall, not worth spending the $75.
same product at park ave. electronics which is brand new costs $675.78
If you use a LOT of CD-R's, these are great. They're almost blank on the back (just silver) - which is a plus if you're running off good copies, or just like to decorate your cd's a little. And the slim case keeps your CD racks from filling up TOO fast. ....
One out of five from the first batch was DOA. But the other four worked great initially and since (as of 8/08), and I am replaced the fifth. I use four of them for off-site back up. They replace a tape backup system on a Windows 2003 server. These little external drives are WAY faster than tapes and about the same size. Faster to perform a backup and faster to perform a restore. The bad news: An external hard drives cost twice as much as a tape. But unlike a tape, the hard drives do not require a special internal drive, just a USB 2.0 port. The case seems sturdy. They even look nice. I bring one home every night, so they travel a lot. No problems after several months, except the one initial brick (the only reason for four stars, not five). BTW The Vice Versa program encrypts all the files as it backs them up, so that I am traveling with and storing off site only encrypted files. Vice Versa works very well, but must be purchased separately.I connected the fifth external drive to a MacBook to back that Mac up with the Time Machine program in Leopard OS X. No problem at all.************8/08 update. The four I use to back up the office server all work flawlessly, even though every day one of them goes home with me and back to the office two days later. (I also use three slim Acomdata external hard drives from Frye's and they work equally well. All since 11/07.) My niece uses her Passport hard drive to back up her Mac Air with Time Machine; she does not baby it and it works perfectly. She has reformatted that Passport several times using Time Machine as she moved from one Mac laptop to another. My wife uses a Passport external hard drive to bring home .dv video files to review, carrying the drive in her backpack; various video editors transfer files to and from the drive. She uses Final Cut Pro on an iMac at home. The editors might use Avid (Windows) or Final Cut Pro (Mac) machines to transfer the files to and from the Passport. No problems with the drive after a couple of months.I am very confident in Passport external hard drives and love the small size and light weight. If they work out of the box, they seem to be very hardy and reasonably fast with Windows and Mac computers. I have never tried any software that comes with the drive. I reformat them before I use them so that I can use every byte for storage. I use the FAT file format if I need to swap files between Windows and Mac computers. The iMac offers the option of formatting the drive this way. (I am pretty sure that Windows also offers the option, since FAT is a legacy Windows format, but I have done my FAT formatting on the iMac.)
After using Saitek I for 6 years I decided to update to the Saitek II. The letters were starting to wear off of the old one and I decided to replace it in case it gave out at a bad time. I am not a great typist and need to look at the keyboard for certain letters, etc. The backlit keys make this possible since I like to use a computer at night and in a dark room. The choice of 3 different colors or none at all allow me to change color for best viewing when the light coming into the room changes as the evening progresses. The keys have a good feel when depressed; many keyboards have a soft feeling action with no spring to them and the surface may be too smooth to the touch. The Saitek II is similar to the Saitrek I but it is improved. The keys look more durable and look and feel less like the coating will wear off. This is a great keyboard for anyone not just because it is backlit but because it has friendly qualities. Buy it.
Threads in real nice and secure and cleans easily. Good quality. Would recommend to buy next time. A bit more expense than some, but worth it.
Love this product. It was very easy to operate with it and I use it constantly to up load my PC, I-Pod, or camera. Highly recommended. Ellie.
I HAVE HAD THIS LITTLE GEM SINCE CHRISTMAS 2007 AND I FIND THAT IT ISso neat to use, Ihave used it to snap pictures, make a full movie,send to family, when Iam takeing a movie my family cant beleive the clear pictures it takes for such a small VR. My only disapointment is the price came down right after my purchase, other than that I feel this is a great purchase.ED FICHTER; WEXFORD PA.
This will be my fourth review of the camera which I bought over two years ago.I'm up to about 150 rolls with no problems and just returned from Las Vegas where it served as my &quot;carry around&quot; camera when I didn't feel like lugging a Nikon SLR. All I ever do is change the battery when it dies.Looks to me like nothing's changed...some of us love this camera and some of us think it's made of garbage.All I can say is that I'm more than satisfied with mine and if it fell apart today I'd still would feel that I gotten my money's worth.
Would never buy this battery again! Very short run time, about 40 minutes, before needing recharging.
Like the others, I wish the red LEDs would go off after charging, but eh... what can you do? Otherwise, it does what its supposed to.
As many people have mentioned, this product took a bit of tweaking but once configured properly, works flawlessy. It took me (a totally network illiterate guy) 5 minutes to set this up, and about 2 hours to figure out how it worked and configure it (with a quick call to their very helpful customer support). However, for the first couple of days I still had some problems, random disconnects and such. Then I upgraded the firmware to version 1.36. Now it works 100% flawlessly and has increased my productive with my home network (connecting 3 computers). My DSL line is connected without interruption and only disconnects when I'm not using it. The On-Demand Connect option is so much better than the login that I previously used for my ISP, and the fast switching keeps my network nice and smooth. In addition, built-in firewall is a big plus. I am happy with it and so is the rest of my family!
I purchase it for my FM transmitter in my car and has been working great so far and it was a good purchased for the price.
When I purchased the PNY 16 GB SDHC memory card on January 5, 2009 for $30, it was the best value for the money! I used it to increase the storage capacity of my ASUS Eee Model 710SD netbook PC.
There's not a lot one can say about a surge protector -- you can mount it in the rack, it distributes power and protects the line (in my case, on the load side of a UPS).Given how much these cost, however, some rack mounting hardware would have been nice. I had to scrounge in a junk drawer for cage nuts and mounting screws. Fortunetely for me, I had enough unused rack accessories to cannibalize from to mount the surge protectors.
I am very happy with the purchase. Everything was exactly as described. Would definitely buy again from this seller. The Sony Slv-D350 P vcr/combo is a great unit.
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 use this unit on my bicycle and in the car. It is very robust. I have dropped it a few times no problem (try that with a Nuvi!). Despite the old chipset and antenna, this little gem has the most customizable feature. I love the display: it's much more visible (with backlight OFF) in direct sunlight; in comparison, the Nuvi series cannot be viewed w/o back-light in the sun - this is a very important power-saving feature for bicycling and motorcycling if not plugged in. It's not really the easiest unit to own, but it beats the Nuvi in terms of sophistication and function: very good mapping, customizable display, tracking of where you went (for off road and back country rides and such). For example, i have simultaneous display of "speed" "gps accuracy" "elevation" and "time of day" display next to the map on roaming mode, then automaticly switch to "speed" "accuracy" "time to destination" "distance to destination" on routing mode. Every display field can be customized, as well as clear showing of POI and custom POI. In contrast, the Nuvi (i owned a 660) has dumbed this down to a idiot-proof-non-customizable display with very little detail: great for simplicity and get to the point, but not much fun factor given the powerful capability of a GPS.At the blow out price currently, this probably is the best GPS deal around right now. In short: if you love features and gadget, this is the cat meow. If you prefer simplicity and don't care for reading the manual, avoid this one.
I have the 52mm version of this polarizer leftover from my film SLR days and now use it on my Canon 50mm f/1.8.This filter works great. It does reduce some glare and reflections off objects and enhances color. I have a much more expensive B+W polarizer and the effect is much more dramatic with the more expensive filter. However, since they're at very different price ranges it is difficult to compare. The Hoya is not the best out there but for the price, it does a great job.My one caveat is that being a thin glass filter, this filter is difficult to remove because it is difficult to grip and twisting the polarizing is difficult as well. Being so thin, it's easy to smudge the glass when manipulating the polarizer. I suppose that the reason for thin glass filters is to reduce vignetting but I honestly never really noticed any vignetting with thicker polarizing filters.If you could shell out more cash, I definitely recommend splurging on a more expensive filter if the polarizer effect is important to you. However, for a casual user, this filter is decent enough.
This little switch works great. I wanted a KVM that was reasonable and works with the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000. I had another brand of KVM when I bought my wireless keyboard / mouse and it would not work with the KVM. The only downsides: (1) the KVM came in with the little label / light pushed in a little. I thought it might not work, but it does. (2) I called Trendnet's customer service to see if it would work with my system. It took them 3 hours to call back and I missed the first call. I waited another 3 hours for a second call. When I did reach them they were extremely nice and answered my questions. Would I buy it again? YES! The keyboard switching works great and the video is clear. By the way, the single point USB connection on the Microsoft 6000 won't work with a KVM that emulates the keyboard. This cheaper unit doesn't do emulation, so it works great for my situation and the performance is the same as the more expensive units.
This is the second time I've bought this camera. I lost it the first time and wanted the same one. I actually liked this one more than the newer ones with more gb's that I don't really need especially at the higher price. Never had a problem with it and it has more features than I could ever wnat.
Went to put my headset on (CS50) a couple weeks ago and the loop snapped from fatigue after using it for about 5 years. Got these replacement loops, snapped one on, and kept moving. Works as advertised.
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.
Card was malfunctional from the beginning. I bought a new camera at the same time and thought the problem was the camera and so returned it onlt to realize that it was the card when I got a new camera replacement
Bought these to hold speakers that are about 10 pounds each, and they are holding fine. Accidentally put the wrong screws in the back of the speaker once, but fortunately that did not damage the speakers. Not a fan of things that require allen wrenches to install. I don't have that attachment for my drill.
My wireless router has been pretty much useless. Buying this range extender kit was the most economical solution to my "can't get a signal" problem.Using this couldn't be simpler. One of the units has an outlet, one does not. Plug one end of a short piece of ethernet cable into one of the outlets on the back of your router. Plug the other end into the outlet in the bottom of the little silver Netgear box. Plug it directly into an wall outlet, not a surge protector or extension cord, mkay? Plug the wireless unit into any outlet in your home and poof, you have internet signal in that room.I live in a three story home. My router is in a back bedroom in the first floor. My sitting room is on the third floor. I have a lovely signal in my sitting room which I never had before, thanks to this product.I get my best signal if I take the little wireless unit with me and plug it into an outlet in whatever room I want internet in. To avoid this you can buy extra wireless bridges, but carrying it around doesn't bother me at all.
Pros- low latency for quick responsiveness, feels "normal", no lag- easy to setupCons- Battery life: I typically have to swap the rechargeable battery about once a week- Might not work with some components: All of my components except my Toshiba HD-A20 work on one frequency, with the HD-DVD player being the only thing to work on the other! No option for "both" frequencies. This may not be such a big problem for me based on how the high def DVD war is panning out. My HD DVD player might be on limited life!
I have bought these for the past 3 years and install them for people.Product works great!Other than the battery change occasionally it is invisible to most users.I have put them in closets and put a rack of set top boxes(with added IR eyes) to control TV's throughout the house and it works beautifully.Wish it was more available in Canada.
this guy an amazons will take your money an wont send u what u ordered / then both will not return your money they riped me off for 10 dollors / yes its only 10 dollors but think about it ????? if they still 10 dollor from 50 or 5000 poeple how much cash will that be do the math yup u got it that much !
For a simple cooler without extras like built-in USB ports, this is the perfect cooler. It runs off the USB port, and is completely silent. I mean completely silent too. It doesn't blow very hard, but with three fans, the bottoms of my two laptops only get slightly warm to the touch. Since it runs off the USB, if you turn off the laptop, it goes down with it. A quick test confirms that it will power down when your laptop is in Standby mode too. It also has an on/off switch. For the below $20 price, it couldn't be a better choice.
Great price for this item. Works well with my wife's canon digital EOS camera.
I purchased my Fuji E550 brand new online and have had the same problem happen repeately. I have had FUJI repair it for free under warranty twice, but the camera just keeps failing in exactly the same manner. At first, the camera worked fine for about 6 months. After the first repair it worked for about 2 months. After the second repair it lasted LESS than one month, with very little use.It encounters a 'ZOOM ERROR' randomly and freezes up so that it will no longer take pictures. I can view my existing photos, but that is all. I have informed FUJI that this is obviously a lemon, but they refuse to replace it. Their factory authorized repair facility won't even inform me of what they did to get the camera working again. I don't know if they replaced any parts or what.Terrible customer service and HORRIBLE reliability for this unit. I wish I could get my money back and get a different brand of camera. I will never buy another FUJI product. I can't tell you how many photo opportunities I have lost due to down time while FUJI 'repairs' it.Take my advice- don't buy a FUJI.
Update....original post with 128mb unitMy second month with this and it's still working great. I like it so much that I purchased the 256mb one a few weeks ago and plan to give the 128mb to my daughter who is 10 yrs old as a christmas present (she doesn't know I got a second one). It's so easy to use that she has no problem with it. If you have two units, make sure that you close out the Manager2 or FPIO program before you connect the other unit to your PC or your PC will not recognize it. When I got my second unit and tried to connect it to my PC, it did not work. I thought it was defective and was quite upset. But then I tried it on my laptop and it worked. Thinking about why it did not work on my PC, I realized that I had previously connected my first unit and then connected my second unit without closing the programs. So when I tried connecting it again to my PC, it worked. Now I just close out the program, connect my MPIO and restart the program. I can load music to both with ease.I would have purchased another 128mb but I got a great price on the 256mb (one hundred and thirty-five).Other pointers...1) I bought the Koss "THE PLUG" earplugs and it makes the world of difference. These earplugs are very efficient. After normalizing the music to 95db (see below about normalization), if I use the supplied earplugs and turn up the volume to 30 it's loud, but with the "The Plug", it's loud at ONLY 15. These PLUGS will save you on battery life as you will not need to increase the volume and waste electricity. The Plug also has a deeeeeep bass. And it will isolate you from the world when you wear them. PLEASE Read up on them before you buy. Just remember that these are canal types of earplugs and they go INTO your ear and not over them like the one supplied. The price of these range from fifteen to twentyfive. I got it for fifteen at Tower Records but they also have them at Target for the same price.If you like the supplied plugs, I found out by covering the ear plug with a foam ear plug cover, it helps the sound and helps keep the earbuds from sliding out of your ear. You can buy them at any electronic store.2) Correction...the website do give you info on the updatedfirmware 1.32. Do update the firmware as it makes the unit even more friendly.3) I use NiMh rechargable batteries as the Alkaline only last about 8 hours. It's cheaper to recharge than constantly buying.A very happy owner of two MPIO.----------------------------------------------------------------I have this for about a month and it's working great. I've read all of the reviews from this site and others and here's my conclusions:1)The sound complaints - The sound on this can be increased when you downloading it onto the MPIO by using NORMALIZATION. Yes, it's a bit low when you just download a MP3 song but if you use FPIO (a freeware third party software) and increase the db level to about 100, the sound is pretty loud. The included software does not have this feature.2) The firmware - Digitalway is constantly upgrading the firmware. It shows committment from the company. The company is supporting this and if there are bugs which all players have, the company is committed to their products. The lastest firmware is Ver 1.32. It enhanced some of the existing features and added new features. The only problem is that the company does not tell you what changes the new firmware offers. I think this is their 4th upgrade. I recommend you upgrade your MPIO to the lastest version as it will enhance your MPIO.3) XP compatible - I've loaded their software to four different PCs and I had no problems. The only issue is that you need to load their software in order to load music. It's not like a flash drive where you can just plug it into your PC.4) MPIO Manager2 - The software is very easy to use. You will need to use a cable to connect - USB A / flat mini USB B 4 pin connector cable which is supplied but also easy to purchase from any electronic store. You can create folders within folders so that you can organize your music.5) Third party software - FPIO is a freeware that works great with this. It's only for the music part of MPIO. Any other functions, you'll need to use the included software. I recommend everyone use FPIO, it even upload music from MPIO to the PC. You'll find this very useful if you like to move music around. The only drawback is that you'll need to load both software in order to use FPIO but you can download the programs.6) User group - there's a good user group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MPIO/message. Check it out before you buy and you'll soon be placing your order.7) The user manual - it's pretty lame and out dated with all the new upgrades with the firmware. Even their site does not have updated user info. There will be features that you will not know you have as the manual will not have it to explain. You just need to play around with it or read the user group posts.8) Expandable - You can add more memory with a Secure Digital or MM card. You are not limited to just the internal memory like most (99%) other players. I use the cards like a cassette.9) FM radio - I live in NY,NY and I have great reception. You can preset 20 stations.10) The ear plugs do need to be replace as the sounds is "tinny". I use an airline headset and it sounds great.11) The case it tight but so what. It's very functional; it clips on to your belt.These are the things that I read mostly or impressed me about my MPIO. I recommend you do your homework, go to their site and download the user manual and read the features. You will be as happy with this as I am.
Really enjoyed the purchase. I listen to music daily and love the sound these produce. I would recommend these inexpensive headphones to anyone.
I was browsing the electronics section at my local Goodwill and I saw this dusty mini system on the shelf, less the remote. I plugged it in to try it out, and I was simply amazed with the quality of sound and the emphasis of the bass notes this mini system produced compared to even the expensive BOSE Acoutic Wave music systems.. Despite the fact the cassette decks were not working, I decided to buy it because the $20 I paid was a small sacrifice for the BIG sound and the busted cassette decks. So, I took it home, cleaned it up, and now I have a system for my dorm that blows the others away! But, I don't understand why a company, such as AIWA, that made such great products took such a wrong turn and got bought up by SONY, then liquidated. I'd put my old NSXA909 against SONY's top-of-the line Muteki mini-systems any day. They don't make 'em like they used to, I guess [or not at all, anymore].
Pros: Big, Beautiful display is very bright, sharp and clear, great for Photoshop sessions. Distinctive style. Apparently well-made.Cons: Unique stand is wider than many monitor risers. The adjustable "rear leg" is too easy to adjust, meaning the leg could shift quite easily and cause the monitor to fall. The Power switch is in an awkward place. The shiny finish of the screen show dust and figerprints and is tricky to clean well.After using this monitor for several months it is my favorite to date. Only 1 competitor is in the same class, an NEC. I've found that a microfiber glass cleaning cloth cleans the screen well with no smearing. The shiny surface does not cause a lot of glare as one might suspect.
This is a very cool camera! It can be plugged into the tv to view your videos immediately or you can save the videos and put them on a cd or dvd. Also if you save them as smaller files you can email them and put them up on youtube or other websites. Great battery life, very nice picture on television. **The only other thing I would mention is that it draws a lot of power from the usb drive, so you may get a surge on hub message when uploading. I had to buy an external powered usb hub for about $10. This tends to happen more with laptops than desktop computers. But this camera is great for convenience, like recording yourself and friends on roller coasters, etc.
Many moons ago, I bought a television that had a ethernet port and decided to go with a hard-wired solution from my router upstairs. After drilling a couple holes in some walls, pulling out the staple gun and running about 50 feet of CAT-5 around the perimeter of the house into some wall jacks, I had a nice little set-up going and the television was streaming video and firmware updates without a hitch. Then came Christmas, and my Grinch wife (joking, honey) bought me a XBOX 360 and suddenly, the one hard wire wasn't enough anymore. For security purposes, I didn't want to deal with setting up a WI-FI system in my house, so I bought this little Netgear FS105NA Switch and plugged one wire into my wall jack, one wire into my TV and one into my XBOX. Everything worked without a hitch. Then I decided to join the rest of techno-savy and bought a Blu-Ray player and a receiver that also had ethernet ports and suddenly, I'm using all 4 available ports on this Netgear Switch. In the past 3 months I've been using it, it has worked without a hitch. My entertainment center is all hard-wired, works super-fast and is 100% reliable. This little gizmo is a great deal, it couldn't be easier to install and uses hardly any electricity. Netgear gets an A+.
I use these headphones for medical transcription and they are wonderful for the noise-isolation feature. Apparently, I have small ear canals and they do hurt my ears, even with the smallest tips on. In that respect, they are not comfortable at all, but would probably be great for someone without this problem.
Replaced the first one because it played the same series of songs each time it re-started.Second one says it has 1.8 GB of music loaded but WILL NOT play any thing in last 500MB.Folder shows songs,but when you try to access them it shows "NO FILES"!NOT A GOOD CHOICE!
We have been very happy with our tom tom. The larger screen is very nice. Our son has the 3.5in but we wanted something larger and are happy with the widescreen. We'll never get lost again!!! .... and now we have found shortcuts that we didn't know existed - thanks tom tom!
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.
After purchasing this product in conjunction with the Linksys Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router, after setting up the router, I installed this 802.11b card into my Dell laptop running Windows XP. XP found the drivers and I was literally connected to the Internet as fast as that. I was shocked with how easy this was to use. The range was awesome, as well!Highly recommended!
First, it's only 2.4X PERIOID. No lower, no higher.Check your burner's suggestions to see if it works. I rip from an LG 4166b light scribe, & burn to an LG 4167B. I've had a few erros using this disc, but most have been program errors. I wasn't too happy w/Verbatim, for dl dvds.I like this disc. I just bought 50 more. I used it (via RiTek) on my older single burner of IOmega. They were pricey at that time.Find the disc that your drive wants. it has always been about that. I've never had a good Memorex dvd as yet. Because, I don't have a Memorex drive. Or one that likes them. It all depends on the dye that is used, for the laser burning.I will say that I have had data lost, through Nero Suite 6+ . I just use a single layer RW or RAM disc. Bottom line. If you can't lose it, put it on an HDD (Hard disk drive).I hope this helps.
I was looking for a dvd player for my daughter and she loves cars. When I saw this, I knew I had to get it. The price that the seller on Amazon wanted it for was $141.99! I was in the process of buying it when I realized that I should just go through Disney to see if they had the same price... Yeah, Disney was selling it for $59.95! $82.04 is the difference. I have become so fed up with Amazon's sellers that I rarely buy from here anymore. When is Amazon going to put their foot down and stop these sellers from charging exuberant amounts of money for the things they are selling? I have lost all faith in Amazon.
The device works great and if you combine this with the ITrip FM transmitter for the car, you've got a jukebox that can play in any vehicle. I'd order it again if needed. But there's' lots that I have to warn you about getting it from Amazon:I ordered this item in the last week of July and have received it in the last week of August. The item is great but please beware of super saver shipping. [...]If you look at the item it says "available" and can ship within 3-5 days. The first time I received item status was after TWO weeks of ordering. They said, nope...not in stock, will ship when available. They did this for ALL THREE items that I had ordered in the package together in the last week of August. I had ordered the Itrip, the Ipod car charger and an ipod case. I have yet to receive the last of the three shipments that were "apparently unavailable".So all in all...go somewhere else and buy. The product is great but the web site service for super saver shipping is worthless. Some of this could be deliberate because they WANT you to upgrade to their charged shipping rates. But with alternatives available, I would not mess with these guys. Five weeks to wait for my last part of a single shipment is ridiculous.
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!
In addition to this item, I also purchased the female to female adapter made by the same company which I am also very pleased with.I want to clarify that I am using this in my car and I'm calling it an FM-antenna y-adapter for a car.I purchased this because I have a portable MP3 player (Zune) that has HD radio (with a docking base I velcro'd inside the car) and a regular car radio.I was in a rock/hard place, because I wanted to sometimes listen to the MP3 player and sometimes the car radio. Also, sometimes I take my MP3 player with me and simply forget to put it back in the car - therefore I need radio reception for both devices.This car antenna y-adapter fit the bill perfectly and was reasonably priced. I was going to DIY and make my own y-adapter, but car antennas use a solid/stiff coaxial cable type wire which isn't the greatest for splicing.I'm glad I came across this on Amazon and hopefully this review will have the keywords you need to find it too. (Who knew that "Motorola" is the same as a car antenna??)
Excellent voice clarity at rock / voice. Foam buds available.Bass good if you close Ears properly, otherwise no Bass. Connecting Wire should have more quality, its thin.
After some initial problems ...I received the sd card and have been very happy with its performance!
For a off brand amp the price and the wattage that it puts out is incredible. I have this thing pushing two 10 inch SE RE subs and it makes them put out hella bass. Love it
I'm travelling for several months, and lo and behold, the camera will not power up. I've had it for a year and a half, which seems to be the end of life for this model.
I am using this drive in a Dell Dimension 8250 (Pentium 4, 512MB) with Windows XP Home, SP2. I didn't have any experience with DVD copying. I am very happy with the Nero Essentials software that came with it (I think some of the items are running on a 30 day trial right now). So far I have made a video montage using pictures and movies which took me a few hours to do, but had a really good result in the end. I think the next time around it wouldn't take me quite as long. The DVD came out with menu and everything. (I will most likly buy the full version of the Nero software because of it.) I also had problems with our copies of the Wedding DVD which we got from the videographer a year back. It would suddenly get stuck. We had another DVD copy we had given to relatives and it got stuck at another part. I wasn't able to copy either DVD completely, because there was always some sort of error, including straight copying disc-to-disc. Again, with the help of the accompanying software I was able to decode (?) the movie and put it on the computer and then recode (?) it on a DVD. Now we have a working copy of our wedding video again! (This is probably more thanks to the software than the drive, but still).OK, the drive itself. It's reasonably quiet when burning. I think DVD burning is a bit louder than CD, but I used to have a much louder external CD burner a while back. And I've heard louder external hard drives. I am very pleased with this drive. Just make sure the drive is compatible with the type of connections you have. Some of the Amazon descriptions don't really advertise it, and I ended up looking it up on the Lite-on website to make sure I had a drive with EIDE plugs, not SATA (which is another model). I haven't trid the Lightscribe burning, since I haven't bought this type of DVD/CD yet, but it's like anything else based on what I read. If you want it done well it will take more time. Marker works, too, but I am looking forward to trying out this function. Just makes it look nicer in the end. Also, I have not tried Dual Layer discs yet either. Ultimately, I want to try to put out Wedding video on one DVD (instead of the current 2), so if I can do that and still have it play on TV I would be extremely happy. Plus, it's great for backing up more data. I take a lot of large pictures.Overall, I give 5 stars to this Lite-On drive for both CD and DVD usage, and especially the drive's versatility (CD, DVD, +, -, R, W, RW, DL, lightscribe) and 5 stars plus a thumbs up to the software. (I have read some not so good reviews about some people's bad experiences with Nero Essentials Plus, but despite this, I think I'll buy it since I am really happy with it. Just beware.)
I bought this camcorder in December 2005. I asked the salesperson at PC Richards for the best camcorder and this is what he gave me. It's like a small malfunctioning computer. I sent it back to the factory to be fixed and they sent it back to me with only half the functions working. I overpaid for it $629 and now can't get rid of it for 1/2 the price. Although the picture quality is good, it is a pain to operate. The little discs only record 30 minutes and to erase something is a major ordeal. For all you looking go with digital tape! It is much better.
I've seen a number of reviews complaining of bad bass response for these headphones. I used the rubber tips for 2 months and agreed whole-heartedly that these things had great mids and highs, but no bass. Then I figured out how to use the foam tips and it made a world of difference. Since I have several friends who also took a while to figure it out, and from the posts here, it appears we are not alone, I figured I'd post this.It takes some work, but you want to roll them up (basically compress them between your thumb and pointer, like the world's smallest violin playing if you've seen Resevoir Dogs), then pull up on the top of your ear to expand the ear canal. After rolling them up, quickly put them in the ear canal while pulling up on your ear, let them expand, then release the top of your ear, and you'll have a super tight fit. The difference is night and day, you'll get much better bass response with the foam tips.
Some reviewers of Syntax LCDs note corner light leakage on this and other units. This leakage can be seen as a light "cone" in the corners of the screen, especially in the top left corner. My own unit has the same issue, but after being on for 20 minutes, the problem disappears. Tech support says this is normal behavior for this product.The performance of this LCD is excellent. On HD material (I use Win Media HD versions of IMAX movies for testing), the image is outstanding and the performance excellent. For DVDs, I would strongly recommend an HDMI unit, with an HDMI to DVI cable. This combination is superb, and is much superior on this unit to component inputs. I suspect some of the more negative reviews on image quality come from folks who are not driving the display digitally. This is one unit that seems to absolutely require this to give the best quality. And it is worth the relatively small extra expense to do this.In short, this unit represents superb value for money.
It's not too bad, since no one really tells what their spec's are I'll do that because it is helpful I think.I'm running it with 0gauge wire, which was a b**** because most amps don't take that gauge, and 2 kicker comp 10's which run at 150w rms 300w max. It does hit them hard, harder than my Rockford Fosgate prime 250-1.The issue with the RF was it would get waayy to hot so I thought maybe this one would push the subs better without all the heat.Definitely worth the buy since it is only 50+ bucks. It has a sleek design and a nice shiny white finish.
We got one of these for Christmas last year. We were so excited to have it because my VCR was on its last legs. Then about 3 months went by and it started freezing and skipping on dvds. Then 3 more months later the dvds would not even load at all.We ended up sending it back to Samsung's service center (Which cost us $60 in shipping!!) and they replaced two parts on it and sent it back to us. We recieved it today and an entire dvd did in fact play through. I'm hoping it'll last more than 6 months this time.I will not be buying another Samsung DVD/VCR. I have better luck with Magnavox anyway.
This remote was a overall a great addition to my entertainment system.The software provided did recognize all my 12 devices including my Apple TV.It did require a little head scratching before I got everything setup correctly but after calling the Logitech support to resolved my last issue I finally was able to enjoy an amazing experience where I could control all my devices from a single remote with very simple and user friendly commands.I do not recommend buying this remote without the remote extender. I did order both at the same time but receive the remote first and decided to set it up anyway. Even with the steadiest hand, most of the tasks I was trying to execute were failing.On the plus side:- The remote is slick and works great when finally setup.- The tech support is very good. One of the best tech support I had to deal with.- All my devices including brand new models were in the Logitech database.On the negative side:- The software provided is not that great and the automatic setup had some problems. I had to manually edit some of the configurations which is not a fun experience. I had to call the Logitech support to solve a remaining issue.- It is difficult to find some Icons for the favorite channels that are of the correct size. All resources online since to be for the Logitech 880 or other remotes.- The touch screen is ok but definitively not as smooth as the touch screen of the IPod touch or the Iphone.- It takes a while to upload the configuration to your remote and you will have to update both the RF extender and the remote each time so it is better to configure everything with the remote only first and then add the remote extender.
This is a great case for my new camera (Canon SD1100). Camera fits perfectly without being too tight. And the closure is a magnetic snap, not velcro (which I hate)!
The Bose SoundDock is a great piece of equipment. Complaints about the bulky two piece cord are on the petty side, if the cord was not somewhat bulky the equipment would be much bigger an heavier to get the quality that this system delivers. As for being too expensive, you get what you pay for, and this is a quality product that gives you great sound from a small footprint.If you want to save a few dollars and get something cheaper, look to sacrifice some great sound experience.
To start this review I have to say that these headphones are probably the best headphones my dad has every bought. My dad bought these when he first started losing his hearing, he needed headphones that would project the sound enough that he would actually hear it, this was maybe 6-7 years ago. After my dad bought another pair, I took his old ones and started using them almost everyday, from watching movies to playing music; one time I had lost my computer speakers so I hooked these up and turned up the sound all the way and I could still hear the music from across the room where my friends and I were hanging out. Now some reviews say that the appearance is a little flimsy, and the headphones itself are too tight around the base of the head/ears. I personally like the fact that these are tight, I can go jogging with these and I know that they will never fall off. The flimsy look makes sure that you don't even notice that the headphones are on top of your head after a while. So some people might think of these characteristics as setbacks, while I think they are marvelous. I have used these headphones almost everyday for the past 4-5 years and the only problem I had was that the left earpiece came off. I am talking about the whole earpiece, not just the padding. But that was after 4-5 years of constant use. I just super glued/duct taped them back on and I am still using them today; I didn't even bother sending them to Bose to get a replacement, they still work perfectly fine. Now some people want those Bose headphones that have electronic noise filtering and stuff like that, but with these all you have to do is turn the music up comfortably loud (not too loud cause then it just hurts) and you can't hear a thing. Even as I am writing this review I have my headphones on listening to music. Overall if you are looking for headphones that will last you a lifetime (with scratches and a few broken parts) and still work these are the headphones for you.
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'm a photojournalist and I like this camera. It's great for beginners. It's light and easy to use. There's automatic focus and you can also focus manually. It's dial features are convenient and fun to use. I recommend it for a first camera.
Worked fine till I disconnected for the first time. I went to move cables after I had initially connected them. When I pulled out the video cable, the metal cap on center lead came off. I made the repair, soldering on a new RCA plug and now works fine again.
This product came and we started uploading songs into it. Easy to operate, just stick it into the USB port and drag the songs into its window. Also has a FM radio which is a plus vs. IPOD.
I bought this lens because I needed its focal length on my 5D. It seems like a toy when compared to L-glass, so I was a little worried. The manual focus ring is a joke, put it on the 5D and took a few shots, I was surprised at how sharp this lens was wide open. I even tried the soft focus feature......nice and soft, yet still in focus. There is a little learning curve with the soft setting, but nothing a few test shots won't solve. On a crop sensor camera its a bit tight. For the money I spent, not bad, not bad at all. I'm very happy with it!
Bought these for a friend who was getting a brand new mp3 player for Christmas. Earbuds are still not that great in general as a medium for listening to audio, but she FLIPPED when she heard the superior sound quality of these compared to the ear buds she received with her mp3 player. Well done, Sennheiser, well done!
These radios are really good for a director to communicate to the camera operators. The range as in all radios are really limited for a the Strawberry Festival in my town the range is limited to about 3/4 mile with buildings and structures in the way.
I tried those little RF remote battery systems - they just don't work reliably. The Hot Link Pro works perfectly across a big brightly lit room, with a minimum of fiddling with sensor / emitter positioning. That's across multiple devices of different eras (20 year old receiver, brand new TiVo).In fact, even though the TV's sensor wasn't buried, I found using the Hot Link Pro emitter over the TV sensor got better results with the universal remote than the TV's sensor alone did.
Superior sound at a reasonable price. There is one seam that occassionally irritates my outer ear, but it can be adjusted.
Stay in place, bread sound sound, I've been using it for 2 months, and they seem to be very durable
We tried to save money by purchasing third party toner cartridges for our Lexmark E321. We tried products from two different companies and both of them had to be returned. One wouldn't even fit in the machine and the other dumped extra toner on the page. This cartridge costs more, but it really turned out to be a case of getting what you pay for. It works perfectly. I wish we had just bought this one from the beginning and saved the hassle.
I originally had a system with large speakers that took up alot of space. I wanted a system that had good sound, especially bass, that took up less space. This system fit my needs. The woodgrain speakers are nice looking and sound great. The controls on front of the unit are easy to use (SEPARATE BASS AND TREBLE CONTROLS). This system doesn't have the cheesy music type settings like for rock, country or jazz. You are able to set the bass and treble as you desire. The only thing you'll probably need the owners manual for is the station presets. It can be very complicated without reading the instructions. For my money, this is one of the best sounding and looking &quot;small&quot; systems I've heard. 35 watts per channel is enough power (just ask my wife). The CD changer is very good. It has all the standard controls. There is one thing, you must punch the CD controls slowly to activate them. A speedy tap of the controls doesn't seem to work properly. I think if you buy this system, you'll love it. I do.
I bought this card for recording video with an oregon Scientific helmet camera. It does its job, and for the price I can't complain. Haven't had any problems.
I have been using Tiffen filters for more than 20 years. They are reliable and their customer service is superb!
This Sport Sensor Nike iPod Sport Kit shoe device works really well.My husband and I and our friend all use them, and we are almost always within0.2 miles of each other when we run together. We think that's close enough.We never have any problems with the sensor finding our ipod. Our friend uses theNike watch with her iPod, but we use the traditional sensor/iPod nano combo.These sensors make it really nice to switch the system between pairs of sneakers.
If you own a Canon with a Full-Frame Sensor camera don't waste your money buying any other wide angle zoom. Save and go for the best... Yes, it's a little pricey and that's what I thought. I wasted my money on a "compromise", which did it's job...I finally decided to get what I really wanted and I'm glad I did. This lens takes such a crisp photo everytime. I wish I had bought this earlier. All those places I have visited... I have taken photos but they would have been better if I had this lens. It is easier to get the best equipment than to visit those places for a second time.
These are the best of many brands I've tried. As one who is alarmed by faint noises as well as loud, I cherish the calming quiet that arrives as I place these plugs in my ears. Follow directions and roll thin. They're easy to set just right, and to remove. You can experiment to get a range of quieting effect. I get a full night's sleep, and quiet during the day when I want. These earplugs help better than noise-canceling earphones for air travel, and car and train travel.
At first I could barely close the top flap of this pouch with my camera (Exilim EX-Z850) in it, but in time it has stretched a little and now holds the camera perfectly snuggly in the main compartment. There is plenty room in the front compartment for a spare battery too. Apart from the initial tightness, it hasn't caused me any grief. It's a good buy!
I have had Microsoft "Natural" keyboards since the very first model came out. They are the absolute best for typing ergonomics. This one takes the standard and bumps it up a notch with some added ergonmic features. This model has greatly enhanced the "slant" of the keys, leading to a crown in the middle of the qwerty keyboard. So where in the past you have had only the correction for wrist alignment along the axis of your forearm-to-elbow, now you also have correction for wrist rotation so your arms/hands are in a more "natural" resting position as you type. It really is VERY comfortable to use. The mouse is also nice and the "baseball grip" is very comfortable, though it takes a touch of getting used to - even if you are already used to ergonomic mice (Intellimouse Explorer, etc.). Adjusting to moving the mouse with precision while resting the edge of your hand (not just your pinky finger) on the mousepad is not as easy as you'd think. Once you do adjust, however, it's all very comfortable and the layout makes good sense.The only thing to note about the keyboard is that the height specs are a bit misleading. I have a keyboard drawer that I wanted this to fit into, as it helps me maximize my usable desk space. The specs I found (on another website) show it to be well over 4" tall. No way that would fit, so I held off on buying it for a while. Then I was in an office-supply store and happened upon this KB on their display. After looking a bit, I realized that the front wrist rest/elevator is removable from underneath the keyboard, and that gets it down to a height that would fit in my drawer. The crown in the center of the keys is still higher than most other KB's, but it does just barely squeeze in without brushing the keys. Just FYI for anyone else out there seeing the same info.
They are cheap but not reliable. The one I bought cost 4 dollars but died after a couple of uses. This Sony NPFT1 can last more than an hour for each charge so far.
Necessary a/c adapter for outboard preamp, why does it have to be bought separately, Fishman should include it with purchase of preamp.
I've never used another medium telephoto so I don't have much to compare this to but I love the shots I get out of it - they are plenty sharp with decent bokeh and the contrast is amazing. It is also the only IS lens I've used but I found that feature to be very handy - don't have to carry a tripod around. I picked this over the F/4 version because I do most of my shooting indoors and that extra stop of light is worth it to me.The downside is that it is pretty heavy but not as back-breakingly so as some other reviewers have mentioned. Also I wish they made a black version for non-pros so it wouldn't be as noticeable in public.
The CD player stopped working about 18 hours after I purchased it. At least I think it's the CD player, I can't get my CD out of it, the display is blank, and none of the other buttons (for setting the time or turning the radio on) are working either. It's going back. What a piece of junk!
I didn't pay attention to some reviews and made a mistake buying this case, it fits perfectly the S630 camera, but, that is it. there is no room for anything else!I always carry a spare battery and it is not possible with this case.This is the only problem I see, it is very well made and the magnetic lock is perfect (silent and efficient).
This filter will not properly thread to my Canon EFS 18-135mm lens. In addition, I bought a B+W KSM Polarized Circular filter and threaded to this UV filter and then couldn't get them apart.
This charger works great with my Zen Vision M. Have not had a problem. Something that would make this better would be to have some type of case to keep it in to protect the connector, but for now I am using the box it came in.
I am satisfied with this product... It makes recordings seem "professional"... However, some of the colors are too dark (Blue, Green, Red) and when you title the CDs, they are hard to read. The "Yellow" discs are the best, if only there was a way to get just these yellow ones, it would be great!Other than that, they are not messy, I don't need not have to buy printer ink, and the labels will not cause any problems with your disc players, as those with "stick-on" labels would... It's a clean process!!!
This is one bad little MP3 Player. The FM Tuner is great, the sound quality on the files is excellent, and it has many features. I'll be using mine in the gym. You can get a small armband that fits it on ebay for $7.00One drawback is the earbud headphones. If you have small ear canals like me, you'll want to purchase a separate pair as the Sony's hurt after prolonged use.The software is easy to use for anyone who is at all computer literate.
We recently purchased this product. It is great. Very easy to use and gives accurate directions.
I've had this unit for about a year and half now and overall I'm really happy with it. I was a little concerned at first because of the reviews about losing all of the disc explorer information and scratching of the discs, but I have not experienced any of these problems. The only complaint I have with the unit is the load time for the discs, and the load time for the disc explorer (although in reality what difference does an extra 30 seconds really make!).I originally had this dvd player hooked up via component cables, but it is now on an HDMI cable. Considering that I'm not a videophile in any sense of the word, I can't truly see much difference between the two, but overall the player puts out a very clear, sharp picture.I would absolutely recommend this dvd player to anyone with a large dvd collection and a desire to keep the discs in good condition and archived, and I expect that another one will make its way into my home theater setup very soon.
I love this product. I love the blue tooth and the mp3 features. The fact that it's easy to use is the biggest bonus. Big enough screen,great locking system.
I purchased my new (and expensive) camcorder in October 1998 because I wanted superior quality video and a small size for portability. I was right. The video quality is excellant and it goes anywhere.HOWEVER, in the 12 months I have owned this unit, it broke 3 times with 2 seperate problems. Problems 1 and 2 were that the automatic focus broke. Problem 3 was the flip out LCD screen stopped working.I returned the unit all 3 times to JVC at my expense ($25 per shipment). Happily, it was repaired under warranty and returned to me quickly.I asked for a replacement unit (new or refurbished) and JVC refused. Originally, they even tried to charge me for the 3rd repair. After I complained loud enough, they decided to waive the fee.I have heard of other problems with this unit from other people and would not recommend it to a friend. Look at the Sony models.A company as large and successful as JVC should stand behind their faulty units! This was a bad experience that turned a fairly loyal JVC user away to Sony!
I received the Projector bag in the time I expected to get it. It was not damaged, and it was the correct one for my equipment.
The player overall doesn't measure up to any of the recent Toshiba or Panasonic players. The video quality is somewhat poor due to a massive amount of flickering throughout any movie. I don't even want to know what will happen when I put in Matrix later today. On a good note, I do like the nice green color of the text on the player, and the remote is above average for an entry level player. My advice: add the extra $70 or so and go for the Toshiba SD2109!
I bought some generic ink and every page I printed was smudged with ink. Replace the generic with the HP and the pages are now clear. The 4 cartridges cost as much as the printer.
FiltersTiffen 52mm UV Protection Filterworks very good. Screws on easy and clean nicely.What else can I say?
It performs very well. Be careful with the driver installation. You have to install the Adaptec driver... otherwise the system will recognize the adapter as a storage device.Do not use this for storage devices...
I bought this laptop sleeve because an earlier reviewer said it was a perfect fit for Lenovo Thinkpad X61.He was wrong.The sleeve is about 2 inches too wide and does not fit properly. The "patent pending" hourglass shape is ugly, uncomfortable to hold, and makes the sleeve larger than necessary. The material is a dust magnet and looks speckled with dandruff-like particles all the time. Lastly, the case smells like cheap rubbery plastic as soon as you open it.If you own a Thinkpad X61, I definitely do not recommend this case.
Yeah, Canon charges waaaaay too much for what is basically simple electronics. Seriously, folks, this tech has been around for decades and Canon ain't breaking any new ground here. Get it as cheap as you can. I have this thing and I love it, still using it.
My wife and I go on a lot of cruises, and I am trying a different approach to the traditional camera bag.I have purchased several MAS cases, along with a Tamrac Digital Zoom 7 camera bag. I will carry these cases on board in my non-photo backpack, and use just what I need for the day.While the Zoom 7 can hold two of the MAS cases, this belt will allow me to put carry more than 2 cases if I need to. However, the danger here is that I can end up carrying everything on the belt - which is specifically what I don't want to do, and the main reason I am trying an alternative to the traditional camera bag.But if I can limit carrying the zoom bag and one or two MAS cases, I can use the belt as an alternative to slinging the zoom bag around my shoulder.The jury is out on whether or not I will use this belt or not, as it does look somewhat Dorky. But perhaps just attaching the Zoom bag and perhaps one other MAS case won't look that bad.
If you're looking for good quality scanner this one should fit the bill. I purchased it just for the capability to scan photos and business cards in a high resolution, but this one does a lot more than the simple reason I needed it for.I got frustrated with the complexity of the software, being somewhat of a novice and not needing the 7 programs it installed on my hard drive. (4 of them on the desktop) I had to spend too much time just to find the easiest way to use it to fit my simple needs...but I guess if you use its other capabilities that would be a good thing. It is a good quality product, and if I do need some of those other bells and whistles in the future at least it will be there!
I'll start this by saying that I'm not an audiophile. I have a 2 other sets of headphones, and I like these the best. The frequency range allows for more bass and higher treble at lower volumes. The fit of the headphones is very comfortable and seem to be solidly built. I typically wear them more than 4 hours a day while working without any problems.Two things make these headphones less than perfect for me.1) The headphone jack is the larger studio size. So you need to add an adapter (which is not included) to fit the smaller headphone jack on almost any device nowadays.2) The sliding adjustment for the headphones to fit your head moves very easily. I wish it that there was a touch more friction. Every time I put the headphones down on my desk, I lose the adjustment and then have to fiddle with them for a second when I put them back on.For the price, I'm certainly willing to overlook the above 2 things. Very happy with these headphones.
For some reason I cannot wear earbud headphones, I've tried all kinds and they aren't comfortable and don't stay in my ears. So I've tried just about every neckband and over ear design sports headphone out there...until I found these and now I will never buy another type of headphone for running and working out.The Sennheiser PMX70 headphones are not only incredibly comfortable, durable and water/sweatproof but they sound amazing. I wasn't expecting the sound quality to be this high in a sport model. I've run many many miles in these through rain, wind, snow, sleet, etc. and they sound just as amazing as when I bought them (over a year ago). I paid $50 for them and would do it again in a heartbeat even though I see the price has come down to about half that now.If you don't like earbuds or can't wear them and need a sturdy, high quality sports headphone - this is it.
What can I say, that hasn't been already covered! This Subwoofer REALLY adds to the listening experience. Installation was incredibly easy. It does take up a little space, so I would not reccommend this sub for a small listening area. The sound coming out of this thing will amaze you. Bass is tight, and full bodied. I hear no odd noises. The construction is very well made.For the incredible price, you will not go wrong. (Even if they are not making this model any longer, I have heard)Get yourself one of these BEFORE they are all gone.Now, I need to upgrade my ancient main speakers...(Pioneer HPM 100's) which are 30 years old! Seems like they are getting a bit mushy sounding.Addendum: After almost a year of use, this subwoofer still sounds fantastic! I would expect it to! This sub SLAMS!
I had a hard time getting this to thread on to my Canon 55-250mm lens. Once it was done it was easy to get on and off again. Overall a very good filter.
just as cheap as it looks when u get is please not be fool by the specs it is totally not a good product it didn't even last a week 2 uses and it was not good. It fell and that was it. Plz do good advertising it helps
This bulb was exactly what I needed for the Kaiser 3V Viewer. This is not an easy bulb to find in stores, so I had to go online.
Pros-Quality construction. USB. Zoom function. Full media control. F key lock and all of the F keys are dual function and 4 are programmable(function, file or website). Very nice feel to the keys. Dedicated favorites, home, Email, messenger, calculator and sleep keys. Nicely designed cursor keys(Easy to know which key by touch).Cons-None that I can think of.This is the fourth multimedia keyboard I have tried in the last month(A Dell and two Microsoft) and this is far and away the best.
This item does the job, exactly as it's supposed to do, and it's a whole lot less expensive than Monster Cable, and other similar products.
I had several boxes of 35mm color slides that my father had taken in the 80s and wanted to scan them into digital images before they deteriorated any further. I found this scanner on Amazon and the reviews looked good. I bought it for ~$88 and it is great value for the money. I got decent resolution on the scanned images (~2.5 mp). The provided software was easy to setup and use for the purposes of scanning. One recommendation from my experience is that you use a program such as Paint Shop Pro for any image fixing / manipulation since the provided software is pretty basic for these purposes.Overall I am very happy with the product!
These headphones work very well for when you are running or working in situations where normal ear buds will get ripped from you ears. I would recommend these for anyone who needs to listen to music on the go
This is my first KVM that I get for my self. I'm using it because I need to work with two pc in front of me, but both belongs different network (windows xp and windows 7).PROS:The installation took just around 10 minutes (I have some messy wiring in front of me), and everything just works, without even install the provided driver on both OS.I'm using 1600 x 1050 screen resolution, and it really look nice.The hotkey Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock is really convenient to switch between two pc.CONS:None
PNY, although slightly less well known than Kingston or Transcend, makes some very fine SDHC cards. This one is no exception. At 32GB, this card can store an amazing amount of data in a very small package. (Anyone else remember when having a 20gb hard drive in a laptop was considered cutting-edge?) However, there are some things to consider before buying this particular card (or any other 32gb SDHC card).1. This is NOT an ideal card for a digital SLR like a D80, D90, Rebel XT, etc... That is because it is a class 4 device. The class of a SDHC cards has to do with how fast they read and write files, not how much storage they have. For a digital SLR, you should purchase a class 6 SDHC card most of the time. Class 6 cards will allow you to take 'bursts' of photos and not be limited by the card's capacity to write them. Also class 4 cards are slower reading data, meaning they will take longer to upload files to your computer. Upload speed is convenient, especially when loading large batches of files.2. This card has far more storage than you need for your digital camera. Unless you like to keep all your photos on a SDHC card and never move them to your computer, there is very little need for more than about 8gb of storage space on a SDHC card. (The possible exception to this is if you have a D700 or other professional SLR that shoots files in the 16-20mb range). If all you intend to use this card for is a digital camera, save yourself a lot of money and buy aPNY 8GB SDHC Card. If you're worried about running out of space on a vacation, buy a few of them.So what is this card intended for? This card is fantastic for use in a video camcorder capable of writing to an SDHC card. (Check with the manual first to insure that a class 4 card will be fast enough first). It is also perfect as extra storage for an ultra portable computer or net book like the Asus EEE pc. Another great application would be as added storage to a personal media player or MP3 player equipped with a SDHC slot such as theCowon D2.That said, this is a fantastic SDHC card with a breathtaking amount of storage. PNY makes quality products (I swear by their computer memory) and I think their SDHC cards are easily as good as more recognizable brands. If you have a need for the space, pull the trigger and get one. You'll be glad you did.
I bought these Etymotic from HeadRoom (I recommend that site for the wealth of information it has -- no affiliation, just a satisfied customer), following a friend's recommendation. The sound is outstanding and, properly placed in the ear, they do a great job in isolating one from outside noise, arguably better than noise cancelling headphones. I use them during long flights and even will leave them on while sleeping.The downside is the "microphonic effect", mentioned in the previous review: whenever the cable hits something, you can hear a thump. Definitely these are not headphones for exercising -- but then, again, if you are exercising the music is not the focus of your attention.
My experience with CD Writers came from the time when you used to say a prayer and hope that the disk you made didn't turn out to be a coaster. Times have changed. I've burned CDs and DVDs with this machine and they've all turned out fine. The Nero software is far better than anything I've tried before - it burned a CD at the fastest speed that the media would allow, and did it faultlessly.I haven't tried the Dual Layer feature yet (because the media is too dear), but it will be interesting to see how things go.
Assumed that it fit all TomTom Ones. However, its way too small for the One XL. So I basically wasted my money on case. Wish dimensions had been given or the units that fit into case had been listed.
Good printer for the money, but it is not true when you say "All in one printer" this term we use with printers that can do1. Print2. Copy3. Scan4. FaxThis printer does 1st 3 so I might call it "Almost All in one printer", I mean EPSON could have add a small modem port while putting all this scanning and printing hardware, I am sure it would cost less then a $1 to EPOSN giving the margin of being printer manufacturing giant of the world.Printer is fast but not fast enough as its peers like Canon, also printing speed mentioned in the book must be "Draft" printing speed otherwise if you could have more then one regular page in 30sec you might be printing a triangle or a single phrase per page :)okay lets talk about quality, I gave it 5/5 period, for a dirt cheap printer (I got it for $30 from Staples.com) it does meet or exceed any expectation you might have for a printer in this category.Scanning is good but software should have little more options but copy function is a killer, just press color or B/W button from the printer (whatever type of copy you need) and boom, you got a copy in less then a minute while sitting on your desk and without truing on the computer, cool isn't it? No more going to store for a stupid 5 cent copy and waste of 1/2 gallon of gas; not to mention the time wasted (on invested).Complete waste of Ink as all EPOSN printers are; it does a little version of head cleaning every time you turn it on, better keep it on to save the ink, use only 3 Watts in sleep mode since Epson Stylus CX3810 has earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.Remember printer manufacturers make money from the sales of ink cartridges not printer so these suckers drink ink faster then your fish drink water. (this clich&eacute; seems little far fetched huh?)this printer use Durabrite ink but I don't :) , I use compatible dye based ink cartridges from eBay; the price and does the trick as per my requirements, shhhhhhh..... don't tell EPSON!!!I mean come on; get serious here, why should I pay 4 times more for a ink that last 80 year? I am sure I might not last that long myself :) you know I am not maintaining historical archive for the library of congress using this printer :)I use it for my every day work and most of my print out heading towards garbage bin after I am done with them; in some cases they go out to postal mail where I am sure I don't need them for next 80 years.For Photo printing I always use 6 colors printing where as this printer has 4 basic colors so detail in photos are not that "detail" but again not bad either, if you print photos on good quality photo papers they came out as "keepers".
Have only used this once. Was very satisfied. It is impossible to find VCR tapes in the local stores. One store told me I'd have to buy a DVD recorder for $340 if I wanted to record shows, etc., so was happy to find the blanks on Amazon.
the first one sent did not work and they sent me another one that did right away ! great customer service and price!
Durable and versatile, very good product. Exactly what I expected, and for a low price. The cap pops out easily, and snaps back in tightly. Extremely useful.I would suggest this product to anyone with the same needs as myself.
The seller refused to fulfill my purchase because the seller did not want to stand by the price at which the item was offered for sale. I received an automated message from Amazon indicating that the seller cancelled my purchase, and my purchase price was refunded. I would not recommend doing business with this seller.
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.
Its hard to wax poetic about a shoe mount, but it does its work well, and eliminates the risk of shorting your strobe's electrical contacts. When the red screw is tightened down, it also takes a strong grip on the strobe. My strobe is usually mounted on a PocketWizard Flex which in turn is mounted on this shoe.Note that I use this adapter in conjunction with a Manfrotto 5001B 74-Inch Nano Stand, a Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter, and a Westcott 43" Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella. This combination works exceedingly well for my purposes.Happy Strobing!~Damodar
Wire is NOT color coded so it is difficult to discern which wire is which on long runs.
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!!!
Anyone who doesn't like this camera doesn't understand what it's intended to do; it's not a $700 digital. The pictures are not perfect, but it's a fun little camera that takes fun pictures (excellent for parties if there's enough light) and, yes, they do come out pretty well. The MGI software is ok, but I still prefer my Photoshop.
As a person that enjoys home entertainment value, I power an array of items in my entertainment center. Ultimately, before the smartstrip, I paid for all the vampire voltage usage 100% of the time, while most items sat idle. Now that I employed the smartstrip, my kW usage is more than half off from before. Item paid for itself in less than 4 months in my home, that was a year ago. I don't write reviews the day I get stuff, so take comfort in knowing this beauty works!
Advertising doesn't say the product will work for windows 7 but i didn't think it would be an issue.Turns out it was, my computer doesn't even recognize it's plugged in. I called tech support and they said there is no solution yet and the software people would get back to me when it's developed - which they have no idea when that will happen.I've had it for a month, so far nothing.
I really like the the Samsung YP. It is really sleek and user friendly. I didn't install the software that came with it so I'm not certain how good that is. Great sound from the music feature. The radio feature has average frequency. I really love the battery. Just plug it into your cpu for about 2 hours and it is good to go for another day or two of constant play.
I wanted to replace an older Cambridge Soundworks satellite system that happens to work with a 12 volt wall adapter. That makes it usable in a RV or, in my case, my boat where there is no 120 VAC available. When I looked at the specifications on the web page for this product, it lead me to believe that it comes with a 12 VDC wall adapter, but it came with a 120 volt standard cord.
No problems with this cable, had my laptop connected to the TV quickly and easily.
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.
Caller ID boxes are great (as long as the caller doesn't have their ID blocked). The only problem is that there are only so many usable functions surrounding caller ID, so most manufacturers seem to think that they must pack everything concievable into these boxes. Being able to review the last 99 incoming calls loses its appeal after the first scan through. Since we don't receive many obscene calls, knowing when each call comes in is of only mild interest. And with only so much space on the top of this box there can ony be so many buttons. So, keeping the instruction booklet next to the box is necessary especially if you only casually use the thing.Don't get me wrong, this is a nice device and is fairly attractive. And I'm not the sort who has a VCR flashing 12:00. But someone should make a basic $10 box that brings up the ID info when the call comes in and then has a FWD and REV rocker button to scan through the last... oh... 20 calls or so. Period.Overall a good box at a good price if you don't already have phones with caller ID build into them.
I purchased this antenna to enable me to pick up local stations on my TV. I am totally satisfied. It is well made and the antenna has a very long adjustment in the extension and is very sturdy. If the reception gets poor, all I do is adjust the antenna and it is just fine again. Good antenna for the price.
Product should make more clear which model you need. I have an IPOD but received a transdoc for a Zune.
This is an old card, but for the price is a good choice for play games and is vista premium certified!.
The setup documentation basically covers everything you will need for Windows 95/98, but for Windows 2000 there is a bug. The fix is available on the Linksys Web site.Once you have installed the card it works like a charm.Inside the house communications are good, sometimes it gives you problem when you reach the outer limits of signal. The data transfer is good even with the low signal strength.Overall: Read the documentation first, then start installing. The tech. support is good as long as you don't mind listening to their music for about 30 Minutes (Avg.)
Those of you who have read my reviews have probably noticed that I don't write too many negative opinions. In general, I am a careful shopper. I like to research, read reviews, and just do my homework before making a purchase. Occasionally, however, I do make spontaneous buys. Unfortunately, I generally find myself getting burned on these occasions. Alas, my purchase of the Linksys WPC11 Instant Wireless Network PC Card was no exception.A wireless LAN excursionI bought my WPC11 along with the Linksys BEFW11S4. The WPC11 is a PCMCIA card for your laptop that enables wireless local area networking. The BEFW11S4 is a wireless access point, DSL router, and 4-port switch combo. Both devices use the increasing popular 802.11b wireless networking standard. Wireless networking in general is a fast moving field with a number of competing standards and a whole new set of technical terms. However, in the interests of brevity, I will save a discussion of the ins and outs of wireless networking for my forthcoming review of the BEFW11S4.We're all the same on the inside...The guts of the WPC11 were designed by Intersil Corporation and use their second-generation PRISM chip set. The PRISM II is pretty much the industry standard and is used in products by Linksys, D-Link, SMC, Cisco, and others. There is actually not much fault I can find with the PRISM II. Rather, there is one major implementation flaw in the WPC11 that severely handicaps it in comparison with its competition.Let's talk about the not so bad firstFirst, let me cover the good features of the WPC11. Overall, the build quality of the card is sound. The card itself is sturdy and solid and gives off an impression of durability. When inserted into a PC Card slot on a laptop, there is about a one-inch long portion of the card that remains exposed. There are two indication lights on portion. One is amber and indicates signal quality. A solid light means a solid signal. A flashing light means a lost signal. The other light is green and flashes during network activity. Having two separate indicators is a nice convenience. I find a single indicator light to be of marginal use.The WPC11 comes with drivers for all flavors of Windows. Installation is simple and painless. You run the setup executable, wait for it to complete, restart your computer, and voila, you are good to go. Actually, you are almost good to go. You also need to install the configuration software. The config software is well done, in my opinion. The software runs in the background and can be accessed via a task tray icon. The icon changes depending on signal strength, so a quick glance into the lower corner of your screen can tell you if you're connected or not. Clicking on the icon opens a window that allows you to quickly configure the WPC11. You can set up your network properties and encryption. The WPC11 allows for both 40-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption. The menus read 64-bit, but its actually 40-bit encryption; its just a difference in convention. The configuration utility also has measures real-time link quality and signal strength, making it easy to test the range of your wireless network.And now comes the ugly...This is where the WPC11 really falters. The range of the WPC11 is very very poor. It is by far the worst of any wireless LAN card that I have had experience with. Other reviews have mentioned a poor antenna design and I am inclined to believe this is true. As I stated earlier, a number of manufacturers use Intersil's PRISM chip set. The only real variation from manufacturer to manufacturer is in the build quality and the antenna. And apparently, Linksys chose to use a very poor antenna design that severely cripples the range of the card. A friend of mine has a laptop with a built-in wireless LAN card based off of a first-generation chip set that has easily twice the range of my WPC11.Be a smart shopperThe glaring lack of range is the only real fault I find with the WPC11, but it is a very severe handicap. A quick scan of the prices of various wireless networking cards shows all the major brands to be within $10 of each other. So buying the WPC11 was basically me purchasing a lesser product for the same price as a better product. If you're looking to set up a wireless network, look past the Linksys WPC11. Though I haven't tried it myself, I've heard particularly good things about Lucent Technologies' WaveLAN PC Card. Regardless, there are at least a half dozen alternatives to the WPC11, a sad reminder to myself to do my homework and stay away from impulse purchases.
Very good condition, works as designed. Delivery was good, price was unbeatable. Thank you!
I did a bit of checking before purchaseing this changer for my Bose Wave Radio......And The steps needed to take for trouble free perfomance isRUN THE PROGRAM CD FIRST!!!!..BEFORE HOOKING UP THE CHANGER TO THE BOSE WAVE SYSTEM!!!....OTHERWISE THERE MAY BE A MIS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE UNITS AND PROBLEMS MAY FOLLOW......And according to Bose Technical Support...dont leave your CD"s in the unit for a extended amount of time, If your not going to play it........Thats it!!.........I think by following these simple guide lineswe can all achieve trouble free performance of our Investment in this product......
Truly plug and play! Good price and good performance. Highly recommended for playing all those Mp3 files through the home theater system.
So, I've been using these Sony Fonetopia earbuds for about an hour and I'm so pleased. This is the third set of ear/headphones I've used beyond the included iPod earbuds since I got my beloved MP3 player for Christmas in 2004. I blew out the iPod earbuds after about four months because I had to have the volume so darn loud to block out noice at work. I have some Sony headphones that are ugly, bulky but work well. Unfortunately, they make me really warm, so I ditched those and went to the super cheap Sony earbuds I used to use with my o Sony Walkman CD player. Well, I've blown those out, too.After reading the reviews, I decided to give these a try. I love them already. I have the volume turned down further than I've ever done since I got the iPod because the noise blocking is so effective. The sound is as good as my other Sony headphones but thanks to the earbuds, I don't overheat. Yay! They are extremely comfortable, too. Even the behind-the-neck cord is nice. I'm not getting tangled up in it as I type on my computer at work. Yay!But a major plus for me is the fact that the noise cancelling is so good I can turn the volume down to a much more reasonable level. I think I was actually damaging my hearing using other headphones that required a higher volume. I just adore these earbuds already. They are indeed an excellent product for the value and I wish I had purchases these six months ago.I would give these five stars, but I know the sound quality is not equal to the Shure or Bose headphones, but for $30, this is perfect for what I use them for:work and the gym.
I was so excited to receive this TV. Samsung has always been a good brand for me so I assumed this TV would be no different. Sadly, when I began to view a wide-screen formatted dvd, I noticed that the black bars that run across the top and bottom of the screen were misaligned--they tilted down towards the right. First I thought it was me, perhaps I was too tired from a long day and my eyes were playing tricks on me, but then I asked my friends to take a look and sure enough, they all agreed it was misaligned. My hope is that Amazon will take care of the refund and the shipping costs back to them, as a defective product should not be sold to trusting customers (I now see that another purchaser reported the same issue). Why isn't this product being pulled? Furthermore, why has the price gone up another 10 dollars from when I bought it?
I am very happy with this purchase. It has extended the life of my G4 desktop. I am getting 5.4 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload speed. Couldn't ask for anything more from an original Airport card. Arrived in excellent condition (actually looked like a new card) and has worked flawlessly ever since. Well worth the price!
My buttons also do not work. Reinstallation did not help. I returned my scanner and got a new one. The buttons still don't work. Has anyone figured out what the problem might be?
I've used a lot of brands of CD-rs and I have to say that the quality of Verbatim is the best you'll find. I have thrown away so many memorex and Ativa disks because they weree defective. I have yet to throw away a Verbatim CD-r because it wouldn't format or print. You won't regret purchasing Verbatim disks.
I bought these to be used when shooting (rifles/shotguns). Haven't tried it for that yet, but we did use them the other day at Monster Jam (Monster trucks). We were on the front row, right in the center of the stadium! Without these in our ears the 1000-1500hp trucks really hurt the ears. It was a very odd sensation, but you could literally feel the inside of your ear pulsating with the sound of the engines! We decided to put these in since we'd brought them (in their very convenient pillow packs I might add!), and were amazed at the difference! Just roll them up, and stick them in your ear. We immediately noticed the difference as the foam expanded to fill our ear canals.At one point both my girlfriend and myself took the plugs back out because we felt we were missing some of the experience by not hearing enough, only to quickly stick them back in because of how loud the trucks were. I was very impressed by the amount of sound they blocked.Great buy, I very strongly recommend them!
My HDTV only had one HDMI, so I considered buying a new stereo receiver or going with a remote-controlled HDMI switch. I'm using this switch with a HD cable box, an XBox 360 and an upconverting DVD player. It is the most convenient switch I've owned. Everything is hidden back in the cabinet and switching is flawlessly performed automatically when I power one of the components on. As long as you're using components that turn off when not used, the auto feature works great. I haven't noticed any signal degradation and the response time is pretty fast.
I received the NX-70V for Christmas and I think it's an amazing device. Needing my PDA for medical school, I could have probably survived with a "bare bones" Sony Clie, but in the end I'm glad my parents sprung for the newest.First off, let me just say that the graphics are really incredible. I had seen other people with PDA's that had the lime green colored screens and knew I wanted a color screen. But I've seen other PDA's with color screens that aren't backlit and let me just say the difference between those and the backlit color screen on the Clie's is the difference between night and day.The camera takes some surprisingly good pictures when the Clie is absolutely still. Even the slightest movement makes the picture a bit blurry, which makes for quite a challenge considering that pushing the "Capture" button requires a slight movement. But with the Clie sitting on a counter or using the timer to take pictures, I've gotten some good quality pics. And the movies are entertaining and help capture the "feel" of a past moment, but don't expect to relive it in too much detail :-).The battery life is amazing. I took my Clie with me on vacation for MLK weekend and brought the charger along, but I never even needed to use it. That may not seem too impressive, but when considering that I used it to take multiple pictures, a couple movies, and listened to mp3's for part of the flights to and from North Carolina, it was hard to believe I still had some battery power left to spare.As others have said, don't even believe for a second you can use this product to its full potential without a Memory Stick. But spring for the cheaper one if you can. I bought the SanDisk one and it holds mp3's, movies, pictures, and everything else the Clie put on it. (And this was despite the fact that the guy at CompUSA told me I was wasting my time buying the SanDisk because he GUARANTEED me I would need a special MagicGate MemoryStick. Shows how much they know.)In summation, if you need a PDA, want lots of bells and whistles, and have extra cash to spend, I say spring for the NX-70V.
Occasionally useful filters for specialized situations. Be sure that each of the three fits your need or select a different kit. Tiffen makes good economy grade filters.
I bought this GPS system because of some upcoming long distance trips, one of which was to and thru Chicago (read I hate Chicago traffic and the irrational fear of getting forced off the highway on the south side). The thing performed very excellent as far as directions go, and even re-routed us thru south side Chicago on a detour to get us back on the right track. I was looking at the Nuvi 200, but went with the 200W because of the wide screen and because the 200W had the new up dated maps. I much prefer the wider screen and am very glad I got it. While driving it shows speed and direction of travel (N, S, E, S, etc) but when you program in for it to take you somewhere, it shows time of arrival and when to turn next. When you turn it on, it takes a couple of minutes to find the satellites, it is not instantaneous. I would buy it again in a second, and would never take a long trip to an unfamiliar place without it. The only thing I will do next time is to take a paper map to get a general layout of where I am going and generally stick to where I feel comfortable, or know that I want to go. For example, coming back thru Chicago we lost 2 hours in traffic on 90 on a Sunday afternoon. If I would have taken a paper map, I probably would have headed south to 80 and then back to Michigan. I know it would have redirected me fine. Note: you can scroll the map around to see the whole area, it is just that a paper map is all there, intstaneous, you can see the whole layout at once with having to zoom out. So far, the Nuvi200W gets my vote for an excellent GPS.
Having used both a TiVo and their only competitor (ReplayTV) I decided to buy a TiVo. TiVo's software, remote control, picture quality, features, and customer service all leave ReplayTV in the dust. I've owned my TiVo for close to six months and have nothing but love for the little guy.One major thing that isn't obvious from the puzzlingly Replay-centric guide service. You can buy a lifetime subscription for $199 at sign-up. Note that the TiVo is about $200 less than the ReplayTV unit, making them equal after that charge. TiVo lets you decide if you want to pay up front for guide service, or month-by-month. ReplayTV, in effect, rolls that cost into their unit and doesn't let you choose.That is only one example of mis(sed)information on the Amazon.com guide. Be sure to check around the Web for comparison pages that are more even handed.I think you'll discover that the vast majority of users find TiVo to be the better product.
Really plug and play. Easy to follow instructions that are unneded because is so easy to set up. Just plug in and forget about. Robust, never have a problem with any of the three that I have set up (two at the office and one at home). Not even when a storm burned the cable modem at home, the router survived unharmed. It offers so many options to configure, if you need to. And finally, it became a hardware firewall.
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 really like these CDs. They seem to be the best ones for my computer, they are fairly inexpensive, and I have never had a problem with them working in my car or stereo. I am very happy with them. I'm also big on sound quality and these seem to be great for quality too.
I reccomend this player. It is a good players at a good price.
I looked into the Polk CS20 and a few others, but for the price and specs of this sub it was no brainer. It's a well built sub and sounds amazing when watching action movies or playing video games. This sub is discontinued by Polk but that just means you can get it for a great price. The bass is very clean and crisp, so if you need a great sounding sub for a closeout price, look no further.
I purchased a Panasonic LX9 portable dvd player in 2004 for over $800. Until recently I was quite satisfied with it. However, the detachable battery just went bad and needs replacing. Panasonic has discontinued making the battery. Without it, my dvd player no longer works. So, my expensive investment is now quite useless. All Panasonic is prepared to do is give a small discount to buy a new but much inferior model. So, MY ADVICE IS : DON'T BUY PANASONIC - AS YOU'LL NEVER KNOW IF THE BATTERY CAN BE REPLACED.
Works great on laptop screen. Do NOT use on LCD HDTV. Left scratches withmicro fiber cloth. Cloth should be twice the size, or at least two withthis 2 bottle set.
CANT BEAT THE PRICE OR PERFORMANCE, STAYS IN THE EAR AND NEVER FALLS OUT. HOWEVER AFTER INTENSE RUNNING OR SWEATING THE DO NOT FIT SNUG AND YOU LOOSE BASS, OTHERWISE SOUND AND PERFORMANCE IS GREAT
When I ordered the battery to go with the Sony digital camera, it was based on the recommendation/suggestion box below the Sony digital camera. When I received the battery, it was not compatible/fit the digital camera.I was disapointed and now have to return it.
To the reviewer who says it doesn't have CATV input????? How else could it have a dual TV Tuner. The input is there! Mine works great as a TV and is just splendid as a PC Monitor. You need to get PowerStrip to make a custom resolution of 1280 X 768 as that is not a standard Windows Res, but that is easy. Games look incredible on this display, which has a claimed response time of 15ms. Just an excellent piece at a truly bargin price. Could not be happier.
This device is very inconsistant, works fine with just 1 printer and with Vista. Directions are garbage, no messages to tell what is going on, software only installs if you can access the printer. I normally like HP products but this is the worst I've ever encountered and HP just ignores your support request.Update, after talking with a really helpful support rep at HP I got it working. It just took too many e-mails before I was put in contact with this person.You may be able to do accomplish the same result by sharing your printer from the PC it is connected to. Nice devide if you have a printer/scanner not connected to a PC and want to share it.
This item is the biggest piece of junk I've ever seen. You can barely see through the objectives, the field of vision is extremely small, and the focus slips so that when you adjust it, it just slips back to where it was. I would not give these to anyone, especially a child, because a child could not deal with the frustration. I bought these for my son and was very excited to go out and look at birds with him. I will go elsewhere. By the way amazon would not refund my return shipping for this item, saying that they are not defective--meaning they are SUPPOSED to be this crappy. Good luck!
This is a must have if you really want to take advantage of the mobility of the sony upc. With the default battery came with the pc, it will run out of power around an hour, with this large battery, it will at least double the time when I use outside, I don't need to worry about the power anymore. After fully charged, the battery icon shows it can run 4+ hrs (in maximum battery mode), in actually use, I think it's no problem for two hours, at least for now. That's good enough for me.
I have purchased 4 sets of these over the past 3 years, 3 for myself and one as a gift. They all work flawlessly. I had been on the hunt for a perfect pair of headphones for a long time. I sometimes wear them for hours at a time, and had problems with my ears getting sore after long periods of time. I then decided to try several pairs of "over the ear" style headphones like these are, and found that many brands would either fall out of my ear or make my ear sore as well. I even tried brands I spent as much as 50 bucks on. I found these by accident one day, when I needed a pair for the train ride home and these were all that was available. For the price I did not expect much but let me tell you, these are the best headphones I have used hands down. They stay put without making your ears sore, and they have decent sound too. Certainly not as great as full sized headphones, but just as good as ear buds at any price point. I can even use these when working out, they very seldom need adjustment.My one minor complaint would be that they have a tendency to get clogged with ear wax and sweat when working out vigorously, but when they dry they always work perfectly again.Overall, I have tried MANY MANY earbuds over the past several years at price points up to $50.00, and these are the best I have found. I use these several hours a day, and have no complaints about sound or comfort. Would definitely buy again.
I've had the MPD8507CP for several weeks now and like if very much. One of the best deals for an MP3 player even without the included car kit - you usually have to pay more for that.I use it almost exculsively for playing MP3s on both CD-R and CD-RW disks. It takes about 10 to 20 seconds for it to start playing once you turn it on while it reads the directory structure and file names. Indexes songs by folders so you can group your tunes in different directories on your PC and copy them to a CD-R or CD-RW. Once in the player you can play them all or pick which folder to open. Songs are sorted by file name on the 4 line display. When the song begins playing it reads and displays ID3 Version 1.x tags( Album, Artist, Title only) and scrolls them across the screen.If you put it in repeat mode you can play the whole CD or just a particular folder, song or random play. Some other modes: program play, intro play (first 10 sec of each song), song search by file name.Down sides:The interface is a bit clunky and not very well thought out:ie which button to push when is sometimes confusing but you get used to it. Also, the FF/skip and RR/Review buttons are oposite of what you might expect (FF on the left and RR on the right so the arrows point towards each other).I''ve read some reviews of complaints about skipping. The ESP feature is quite good (45 sec on Audio CD and 120 on MP3). The ESP logo flashes when it's doing its thing (ie: buffering a skip) so you can tell how well the laser is doing even if you don't hear the skip. I never had any problems with it running out of buffer before an audible skip but I wouldn't recommend jogging with it. Even slight tapping on the unit while it's playing will start using up your ESP buffer.Another weakness is that there are just 5 preset equalizations (NORMAL,ROCK,CLASSIC,JAZZ), there is no control over the bass and treble, pick one and that's it.
My little Sandisk+ has a radio in it but the reception is not great. I like to listen to the news if I commute by bus and at work when I'm not listening to music. That has always been difficult as I always work in steel and glass office buildings.So far though this seems to do the trick. It gets the stations I want to listen to and the distance/local switch actually works. Since the antennae is in the earphones it still drifts a bit occasionally but nowhere as badly as the itty bitty MP3/radio I was using before, but overall it is very nice. The sound is loud and clear.I sort of wish I could have found one that recharges from a USB port like my music devices instead of running on a AA battery, but I can't fault it for that.The headphones are, ahem, "low end" but I have several others anyway and I gave them to my daughter who was pleased to have another set since she does not have a very discerning ear yet. Being Sony's they are probably adequate to the task.
Purchased this product and never recieved it, money was refunded but I am still unhappy.
I disagree,with the five star review. G. Herrick's one star review is the right one on this product. Amazon lets sellers list products that are old stock or surplus. the prices listed are not always real and when people place orders they expect to get brand new fresh product. Amazon may or may not help people with these orders. I have been disappointed by Amazon being the middleman in to many products.The rule of thumb is if the price looks to good it usually is. I am very disappointed in Amazon for doing this. E-bay is E-bay, I expect more from Amazon.
These did not work in my Canon MP830 printer. The tanks require tiny chips be removed from the old tanks and clipped into the new tanks. I am an electronics engineer and work with chips but this was not an easy task. After installing the chips in two tanks the printer would not recognize the tanks and gave an error message. All I got after a hour of frustration was ink stains on my hands.
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 went looking for a decent multimedia keyboard that could connect to the USB port on my laptop dock, and quickly discovered that there aren't that many choices out there if you don't need a mouse. I was extremely happy to find this model, as I have been using the wireless cousin of this keyboard (the LX300) at work for awhile now, and have been extremely pleased with it. The only apparent difference between the two is the usb connection and the zoom keys. I thought the zoom keys were just a flashy extra until I discovered what a gem they are with applications like Powerpoint, Photoshop and Excel. Zooming in and out of pictures, slides, and spreadsheets is now effortless. The function keys on this keyboard are set up to do double duty. In standard mode, they act as normal function keys, but with a touch of the 'mode' key they become launch buttons for Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and any other applications you'd like to configure. A correction to a previous review of this keyboard - it *is* possible to shut off the on-screen notifications of programs launched or function keys pressed. Its just on a different tab in the software from where they keyboard options are configured. Although I was unsure if the flatter-keyboard design would work for me, I've grown to like it alot and it isn't such a night and day feel going from one of the older PC keyboards to the one on my laptop. One additional note, Logitech seems to update their software for these devices almost weekly, and there's a very good chance that whatever cd came with your keyboard is already out of date. They make the latest versions freely available for download on their website, but you'll need a broadband connection because the files are quite large (around 40 MB at the time of this review). All in all, I find this keyboard to be very smartly designed and very ergonomic.
Used them on a trip abroad for a full week and it meets my expectations.Had the older version for a few days (a while back) and wasusing old portable walkman speakers up till now.Portability is just great - the pouch, extra plugs and size. Don't really need the remote as I don't use playlists that much. Sound is as to be expected from these small speakers (yes, you perhaps lack a bit of bass but still plenty for a small appartment or hotelroom).The one thing I missed was the option to not charge the ipod when docked (like I do have in my car on my Icelink).
Have only had the E-10 for one week but have tried several photo shoots and what results. Have enlarged photos with excellent re- sults. This camera is easy to use and easy to download. Pictures are easy to review while still in the camera and easy to delete the ones not wanted. This camera comes with a 32mb smart card and since it will hold either smart card or compact flash I added a 64mb compact flash card and being able to hold both cards at the same time and easy to switch between the two cards is a delight. Would recommend this camera to anyone looking for outstanding photos.
This was purchased at a really nice price in a package deal, with the camera and camera card. This was bought for a family trip.
Solidly constructed and easy to use. Makes coffee fast. No plastic brewing parts to leach chemicals into the coffee. Very happy with it.
I am really loving this microphone. I have been using the Shure PG58 for several years now and have loved it but this thing blows it outa the water. This microphone is definitely worth the money.
This diffusion filter appears of good optical quality and threads fit onto the lens easily and remain in place. The diffusion filter is useful for slightly blurring the detail on a subject without necessarily having to change your camera settings. One of the most common uses may be in portrait photography where you may want to gently smooth some of the lines or wrinkles on your subject.
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.
I have had this unit up and running for more than two years. Right out of the box I ran analog and digital signals driving both studio monitors and consumer audio speakers.It's been easy to use and works like a horse. I am yet to exhaust all of the types of interfaces available. My only regret is that I set it up in a tight home audio production studio space. This has limited my use of it for connectivity to video equipment to mostly games.I hope someday to re-install it in an open space with a patch panel nearby. That'll probably best be post-poned until retirement. Too much excitement until then for a grown up working woman.
This product is so much better to use than paying for those very expensive Nike shoes. It is compact and doesn't bother me in the least when running. It comes HIGHLY recommended.
This toy camera is a poor choice for the average point and shoot photographer at any price. However, artists, toy camera buffs, lomography fans, and Uncle Fester will want to own it.Beware! It has no photo display screen, just a blurry optical viewfinder and an LCD picture counter. The picture counter only counts up, so you don't know how many pictures you can take, or how many are left. The weak flash only works at about 3 feet. Anything further away is almost black indoors. For some reason the flash also shoots back out the viewfinder and blinds you in one eye. The unit I own always defaults to low quality mode after you turn off the power. It is really a pain to have to manually beep through eleven obscure button presses to reset to High Quality every time it auto-powers off. The oddball squarish 5:4 picture ratio means a total of over 3/4 of an inch is lopped off the top and bottom of standard 4x6 prints. For closeup portraits turn the camera on its side and aim to one side to get a croppable, centered picture.Here are some positive features for the toy camera and lomography buffs out there. Best of all, this camera is a Mass Storage device, like a flash drive. This means it does not need drivers to download your photos. Just plug it in to your computer USB port. No need to load drivers or the ULEAD software. If you do not have a picture card you can plug the camera directly into a drugstore photo lab kiosk and your pictures show up immediately. It can hold lots of pictures in its 16 Megabytes of internal memory, up to 210 in VGA mode. You can add second-hand, low-cost small MMC or SD cards since the max 1.3 Megapixel resolution (1280x1024 pixels) takes up so little memory per shot. It runs a LONG time on 2 store-brand alkaline AAA batteries. The battery door is separate from the picture card door. This is a great feature. So many cameras dump their batteries on the floor when you go to take out the picture card. The weak flash does not wash out faces like so many similar small cameras. It has a standard 1/4 inch tripod mount. I use small pocket tripod most of the time anyway; it makes any camera take sharper pictures, but is especially needed on slow exposure cameras like this. There is no horizontal parallax, because the viewfinder is mounted directly above the lens. But watch out, aim high for close-up shots or you will cut off people's heads -- there is still quite a bit of vertical parallax. You can erase the last picture taken, if you can decipher the icon: it is a scissors cutting the letter L in half. You can also erase all the pictures at once using the Format Card command, buried in a dozen confusing button presses. In bright sunlight the colors are very saturated in the true lomographic way. A little overcast or clouds and the colors become muted and you get motion blur. There is no macro mode, but the fixed 9mm, F3.5 lens has a close 1.6 foot minimum focus.Don't give this as a gift to a beginner. Only buy it if you like the artistic effects of retro-cool lomographic toy cameras with Sudoko style interfaces.
$29 US Dollars and this awesome sub enclosure can be yours! Its built well, is very solid and makes nice bass! I previously had my subwoofer in an enclosure that was too small... The Scosche made lower bass and gave the sub nice definition. Remember to get the appropriate size enclosure to get the most out of your subwoofer!Great Product!
This is probably not a bad device but it doesn't have A2DP capability and therefore is not able to pair with S9 Motorola bluetooth headphones. It works great with my cellphone and PDA, but I have to return it because I got it, so that I could listen to music wirelessly or talk on Skype.
I purchased this unit with the WPC11 card about a month ago. This is a great system. It took me only 5 minutes to set it up. I have a Dell Dimension 4100 Desktop hooked up to one of the four ports (10/100), and I have my Dell Latitude CPx laptop connected to it using the WPC11 card. The only problem that you might have with this unit is that it's on a cluttered 2.4GHz frequency, and you may see some interference with other devices on it. The 5GHz or 802.11a units are available for sale now, but the price for this unit is almost double the cost. If you want a nice system this is the one for you. Have fun...
My sister gave me a different model for Chrismtas a couple of years back, and my husband absconded with it. He travels a lot on business, and works in noisy environments, so he loves having the ability to play (and share) his favorite tunes on the job (his associates rather like it, too)!Given our good experience with a similar system, we purchased this product as a birthday gift for our 24-yr-old son. He quickly called to say, "Thank you SO much for the docking station!!! I use it every day--it's awesome!"The compact size, easy portability and the amazing speaker quality are the major plusses from my (albeit limited...) perspective!
i just got this for x-mas and i already have a home player w/ my stereo system in my room made by sony and it's capacity is on MD. anyway, i have been goin crazy over the digital pc connector and downloading songs from my music source iMesh. the only downside about it is that when i record in LP modes i can only play the MDs in a player the accepts LP modes...overall it is awsome!!!
I am a great fan of Handspring products (see other reviews) and I have been drooling over this unit ever since it was announced. The price tag has kept me away from it, sadly, but I was recently called upon to evaluate the Prisim for my place of work.heheheheheheheheThis is another solid machine from Handspring. The case is well constructed and has no felx or give then handled. The buttons are a little different from the VDX, but have the same nice responsiveness. The power button has switched sides, but other than that, it is very similar to it's brothers.The unit is a tad thicker, and a flair at the base of the unit (where the battery is located) gives it a nice feel when it sets in the cradle. Due to the slightly larger size, users of VDx's may feel it a tad bulky, but I got used to it.Other than colour, what are the improvements? Well right off the bat, the speaker is a good deal louder. The fact that it is rechargeable is a mixed blessing. While I like the fact that I need only to drop it in the cradle to top it off, it *does* go thru power rapidly. The fact that I couldn't just pop a set in if I got &quot;low on the road&quot; is a bit disappointing.The screen? Beautiful. Res. is the same as the IIIc, but the colours are much more vivid and bright.Cons? Well, like I said above, the rechargeable issuse (to me) is a mixed blessing. A bit more weighty and thicker may make it not quite a &quot;pocket&quot; PDA for some. The flaired base also made it a bit difficult to use with my GoType keyboard. All of my Springboards worked without a hitch (natch).Two last issues. While it is beautiful and functional, I just haven't seen really useful colour apps yet. Even the datebook and address book fail to take full advantage of the colour pallet available. The other &quot;problem&quot; being the price. A bit much IMHO. Bring down the price and I'd add the fifth star.Were it a perfect world, I'd run right out and buy one, and then FIND A WIRELESS MODEM THAT SERVICES MILWAUKEE! The colour-wireless borwsing (via Blazer) is *very* nice!You can find much *worse* ways to spend $450.
I have the Lexmark Z22. I have had good luck out of these cartriges. I usually can find them quite cheap at the flea market (price ranges from $17-flea market to almost $40-stores) so if you hunt around you can find them for a great price. Beware there are times even from stores such as Best Buy that my catridges are dry. Make sure to look on the box for an expriation date and if there is not one ask about a return policy!
I can't add anything to the glowing praise given by other reviewers except to say, it's all true! I had an old Umax I was very happy with and wanted to keep, but I recently bought a new Dell computer...the Dell salesman lied and my old SCSI card wasn't compatible...a new card would've cost about the same as this scanner so I opted for that USB convenience and a new machine. Based solely on the recommendations here, I crossed my fingers and went for the Epson B104091 Perfection 1200U. This was the easiest hardware I've ever installed, 20 minutes from box to first scan, feature-rich, amazing resolution, very reasonable price for what you get. There are more expensive scanners that don't do as much and cheaper ones that will only break your heart...so buy this one!
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!
These speakers produce awesome sound. I was looking to setup my home theater system. Now I have these wonderful speakers with Onkyo SRS606 receiver and PS3. I was considering buying Bose speakers since my car has Bose audio system and I have always been a fan of the sound of Bose speakers. But the price of Bose speakers is extremely high. I actually decided to buy the HKTS-18 purely based on reviews here on Amazon. I was so happy after I heard these. In fact, the sound from these speakers is as or more crisp, clear and deep as compared to Bose. The subwoofer produces wonderfully deep bass. Good thing is that I can adjust the bass level on the subwoofer with an easy dial, however, I haven't found the need to change it once I have it at my comfort level. However, the subwoofer is huge. make sure you read the dimensions & plan where to keep it before purchasing. However, the subwoofer looks really good so even if it sits in view, it's not a problem.Movies in 5.1 sound amazingly clear and lifelike. Music is wonderful as well. The speakers look great too. Thankfully I didn't go for Bose, as I've found great quality at a fraction of the cost.
My wife uses this daily. She can use her Nike+ with ANY of her shoes now. Not just the Nike+ shoes.
Let me start off by saying I'm an audiophile, so I don't give credit where it isn't deserved when it comes to headphones.First of all, for $4, you really cant expect much better. These little guys sound great and rest comfortably on your ears without causing any discomfort after prolonged use. The sound, although weak compared to Sennheiser and Bose, is much bassier in comparison to sony, panasonic, philips, or jvs earphones.Overall, they do their job and are great if earphones tend to fall off your years.
This cable looks like it will convert VGA to component video, but it doesn't do it. I am not sure what the cable can do, but it is not made clear in the description. I am sure it has a purpose, but don't get it unless you are sure how to use it.
After upgrading to a 50" plasma television but not ready to commit to an HD disc format (HD DVD or Blu-Ray), I needed a player. The Oppo's up converted picture is not quite HD but it is darn good over the HDMI connection (cable included - nice touch). And it plays all types of files including divx encoded files, and other regions DVDs. Actually the list of file types this thing plays is too cool to be true. If it can be burned on a disc this thing can probably play it. All in all, this is a great player that is fun to use for not much money.
I got tired of the local radio stations, so dedicated my office computer to streaming an NPR station in another part of the country. My office is in a detached garage, about 50' from the house. I set the Rocket up in a window sill facing the back of the house, and the signal reaches all the radios downstairs. It has trouble reaching my jambox upstairs, but there's only so much one can expect (and I suspect that the receiver on the jambox isn't so great anyway). When I have a party, I stream a jazz station and it pipes through all the radios of the house. I'm very satisfied and have been for 2 yrs. Not sure why this little gem was discontinued.
what can i Say, arrived on time, unwrapped put in printer and printer is printing great, for my printer only epson ink works. good work
this iskin fits over my 40gig ipod photo very well and protects it from dust. The screen protecter is the best part of the iskin, it keeps my screen free from scratches and it doesn't take awy from seeing the color photos on my ipod. Unlike other cases for the ipod, it keeps the size small and not bulky like the jamjacket and others. the silicone seems like it can take a hit and protect the ipod, although i would only test it by accident.
First of all, the seller was great but item is horrible. Not recognized by several of my SD disk readers. Then when used in my camera, got message from my Canon as well as from my Panasonic camera that speed of SD card too slow to record video. NEVER had this before with SANDISK or other brands. WILL NOT BUY AGAIN!
This product is really nice i can hold like 650 pics with my 5 mp camera
I purchased two of these units along with one TF-S10 subwoofer from the same manufacturer. Less than 3 months after installing the products the paint is already chipping off on the TFS-50. Note that the TFS-50 and TFS-10 appear to use the exact same paint. It has only rained one time and there are no sprinklers anywhere near the unit, so the paint is basically falling off without any provocation. When I inspected the unit after noticing the paint chips I tipped it slightly and a large amount of water came pouring out. Apparently it is not only not sealed against water intrusion but it also allows it to collect inside. Given the small amount of rain we get here it is surprising that any was able to collect at all. I attempted to return the unit for repair or replacement but the manufacturer insisted that I pay for the packaging and shipping. Given the size and weight of this object it is not worth my time to do this. I recommend avoiding this manufacturer entirely.
love it! I have obvious scratches on my white macbook that drove me crazy... I followed the instructions to the T (check out their website: [...]): I used cotton balls (ended up using around 10 cotton balls) and spent 30 minutes buffing one area continuously... and the scratches are ALL GONE. I also made sure to shake the bottle each time i use the drop. good luck!!
I bought a set of these speakers 8 yrs. ago, sodered in 1/4 in. jacks so I could use them for my DJ biz. I still to this day have had no problems with them. They are just now starting to show some wear from all the travel they have endured. These bad boys thump! I even daisy chain a 12 in. fender floor monitor to one of them for karaoke and still get plenty of power. I was so impressed with these that I bought an extra pair 7 yrs. ago for when the first ones wear out and have yet to use the extra ones. I run these on the floor and a couple 10 in. BMB speakers on stands and the sound is incredable. Best value for the money but not sure if you can still get them.
I bought this for my son in May. It is now July and he can do almost anything... Now that he can point and click all by himself, he is learning so much! I am so excited about this! I would highly recommend this for small children.
of course you pay for the name brands but the guarantee is there, too, if needed-- brother products are always great!
A necessary component for any lens. I could not see any flaws in the glass when held to the light.
I got a rechargeable with camera and it becomes low after a few picture's. I went out and bought batteries at Radio Shack (lithium) which are working great!! Now I see other's are having the same problem I was, so... I'll stick to the lithium.
Easy to use, produces good quality images, and provides flexability (can store images in PDF for instance).
First off, let me say how much I love the sound of these incredible speakers. I completely reccomend buying them. However...Please, do not buy the grey Creatures. I bought them on the assumption that the &quot;silver-ish&quot; color would go well with my PowerBook. The pictures on the box and online made the &quot;grey&quot; seem much more silver than it is in reality. It is probably the ugliest, dullest gray I've see on a product in a while. The way it contrasts with my PowerBook is not aesthetically appealing whatsoever. I am very dissapointed and I feel mislead by JBL in terms of the color I thought I was buying. I mean, why have such a sweet looking trio of speakers and slap such an ugly color on it?!I do like the white color a lot. I am hopefully going to take back my grey ones and switch them out for white ones without having to pay a restocking fee to the Apple store. That probably won't happen, though, so I'll have to pay ten extra bucks for the white color I should have got in the first place.LESSON: Buy the WHITE Creature II Speakers and you won't regret the aesthetics of your beautiful and appealing new set of noise making apparatuses.
I have had this printer for about 6 months now and have been very happy with it. I used it while on a job search and printed out at least 100 resumes and cover letters, all with excellent quality.Photographs look fantastic on Epson's glossy paper (only slightly less fantastic on other brands). I honestly think the pictures I print look better than the same pictures from the photo shop.CDs too look excellent. I haven't been able to get the labels *perfectly* centered, but they are pretty close.Minus one star for speed. While the quality is great, it takes a very long time to print a photo or a CD.
I needed something big and this does the trick. I like the price. I didnt want top of the line so I didn't expect the best. I am happy with the quality of the product.
For the price, this is one of the best subs I have heard. You can spend a lot more money and get something that is considered more &#34;high-end&#34; but I have not had a single instance where I have been disappointed with this sub. I have been using it for several months now and I am still happy I got it!
I'm using this router for connecting the four computers at home to my DSL. It performs amazingly good. I definitely recommend it as a good investment.
After reading all the hype on the Shure earphones, I purchased the E2C earphones. I was really disappointed in the sound quality once I got them. I have to push and hold the ear pieces in my ears to get a tolerable sound quality. If you like extreme treble in your music, then this product is for you. My first interest in earphones was the Bose earphones but was turned off when the reviews said they put out too much base. Judging from the sound of these earphones have zero base unless I press them against my eardrum, I think Bose is just what I am looking for.
This was to possible replace either my Pioneer Elite A91D or my Pioneer Reference A717 integrated amp in some casual listening systems I have. I kind of bought it on a whim without doing any research on it.First blush casual listening I thought the Onkyo A-9555 had some potential, seemed warm and inviting sounding, but that all changed with more listening time. After doing some critical listening with widely varied sources over time I have to do an about face. First impressions are not what they seem with this amp.Quick summary: Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark for vocals. Vocals sound nice, but things seem a bit soft. Time to get more demanding on the amp.Holst The Planets for classical. Again sounds smooth at times, but when there's powerful passages, things go limp, the power of the orchestra actually seems to collapse in on itself. An odd thing to say the least and VERY unacceptable for any listening situation.Some bass demanding pop stuff, Chumbawamba Tubthumping, NOW we really find the pig with lipstick on showing up. The guts just are not there. This tune can easily make the whole house shake with either Pioneer amp, it isn't happening with this thing. The speakers are willing but the amp is seriously straining.Some pretty demanding jazz fusion, Love Devotion Surrender W/ John McLaughlin & Santana, the tune Love Supreme, where's the beef? Just does not pin me in my seat like it should. John's guitar loses that immediate in your face quality that I love about this recording.Rock, Robin Trower, remastered Bridge Of Sighs. Same story, the amp just doesn't have any beef when pushed above casual listening levels, everything seems to collapse in on itself and gets compressed.The final nail in the coffin, some of my own tapes, these were loose off the cuff jams that actually sound pretty good, there's a lot of quiet passages as well as full tilt rock blues....a Fender Twin with a wailing Gibson Explorer, a Fender bass guitar through a Peavy 2X15" amp, and a small drum kit, very raw, simple, clean uncompressed recordings. Here's where the amp really fell on its face. The Pioneer Elite amps play my stuff and never run out of steam. I always get a bit of a grin listening to my own brand of sonic noise. But with this amp it sounded like someone did too much compression on the recordings and they actually sounded harsher than normal. I literally had to turn the tapes off, I couldn't stand what I was hearing.To verify I drug out another similar power rated integrated amp I had laying around, a Sansui AUX 911DG, which I always felt was a bit smoother sounding than the Pioneers, but didn't quite have the same amount of beef. It got moth balled due to an occasionally noisy volume pot.The Sansui sounded easily just as smooth as the Onkyo on the same passages when the Onkyo was actually managing to sound smooth, but the Sansui didn't fall flat on its face when things got demanding like the Onkyo does.My opinion, I now think the high end is rolled off on this amp giving a first impression of tube like warmth and smoothness. Fact is though the air and extreme top end is sorely lacking on this amp, the edge of breath on vocals, the tail of reverb, cymbals, all lose that top end making them sound more lifeless.First impression may be one of "oh this amp sounds musical, smooth" BUT....When asked to deliver the goods it's true colors show. Mind you all of these amps I'm comparing it to are "rated" at around 85 -100 watts per channel, close enough to being the same power for all intents. But this class D amp just can't run with a class A/B of similar rating when pushed. It might be fine for quite, low demanding music and background listening, but for any attempt at serious listening it falls far too short.For $399 it's a nice little amp, list $799, forget it. I'll hang on to my old Pioneers until they smoke out. This one goes into the garage system or on E bay.UPDATE 06/29/09.Well after a few months of living with this I stand even FIRMER by my original review. Time has not changed anything and I have now pulled the amp from the system it was in and relegated it to my garage system, which is where it belongs. A FAR CRY from a great amp for sure.
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???
This device uses the less compatible Broadcom chipset. The Cambridge Silicone Radio (CSR) chipset is a better choice, but more difficult to locate.
I was very happy with the Epson 1400 for the 1st several months I owned it. In spite of the expensive inks I was getting wonderful results, and really enjoyed the large 13"x19" prints.The printer had an easy life, I printed about 100 photos with it. I use a Canon for documents.Unfortunately at the beginning of this month, the 1400's lights began blinking and the printer stopped printing. The blinking lights indicate there is no paper in the feeder, or the CD/DVD tray is open. Neither is correct (there is paper & the CD/DVD tray is not open).Epson support shipped a replacement. It was "refurbished" but was still broken. The 2nd time they shipped a new printer. It has the same issue as the 1st.A Google search indicates many others have the same issue.I have been without a photo printer for a month because I bought an Epson. I have invested more in Epson paper & ink than in the printer. I intended to do a lot of printing this month as I have just returned from a trip.I actually had great luck with the Canon - I just wore it out.
I have had this headphone for more than 5 years, and have not had any problem with it. I use it primarily while sitting at my Yamaha keyboard, as well as for auditing my recordings. The sounds are natural and accurate. The swivel ear cups make it easy to put on and take off. If you don't mind headphone with big ear cups, and don't want to spend a fortune, this is it.
I have a Panasonic DMC-FZ50S digital camera and I had previously bought the 4gb Transcend SDHC (speed class 6) card. I am very happy with that one so I decided to try the 8gb one. I am very happy with it so far. I popped it into the camera to see what kinda storage I would get and was surprised that it will hold 1,576 10 mega pixel photos in jpeg format, very cool. I might have to get another one or try the 16gb next.
Upgraded my notebook to 2GB with this option.Now I can get several things running withoutconcerns.50% less money than other "branded" options,...this is Kingston...don't see any performanceissues...;ValueRAM...so...for personal use I amfine...
I've tried many other types of headphones for gaming and this by far gives me the best positioning in CS as well as great music quality.
I'm very happy with this GPS because of It's simplicity of use and response is perfect. It is not the best GPS but for common people who sometimes travel is great! The Bluetooth with my nokia's 6311 and 5800 worked perfect. Speed of connection with satellite here in my country 7 out of 10.I think It have two cons:1. The external antenna makes it uncomfortable to manage, and seems to be very sensible.2. Lack of the function to save the route.
This works great for me! I love it...i watch t.v. on my computer all the time now...
Needed to boost up my ram in an older PC (Athlon XP 2400). A noticeable difference in performance when going from 256mb to 2gb! I wish my system could use the newer DDR tho......
Although it has its downsides (what consumer electronic devise doesnt?), it far outweighs the Ipod Nano in fetures and cost. Check out some reviews on the web to see what your going to get in this player. As always, try to go into a store like Best Buy or Circuit City and try it out before buying.
! Foot is rely really really not a lot! seems to work well. I have it attached to my router from my modem and its so short it doesn't allow the 2 to sit side by side - it tips over the lighter modem.......
What can I say? It does exactly what it's supposed to. Plug it into a wall and you can recharge any device designed to be charged up using your PC's USB connection without having to use the PC. GPS's, MP3 players, PDA's, whatever.
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.
This case is excellent. I bought it for my mom for Christmas. She also has the Canon SD600. The case fits the camera perfectly and includes an extra pocket in the front perfect for an extra memory card or battery. The design is nice also.
This network adapter was purchased to replace an old and defective 100mbit network card. This card installed flawlessly into my Linux PC and almost installed automatically. The setup for this device was very straightforward and I know that I can rely on the Intel brand to stand up in terms of quality and longevity.I would highly recommend this card to anyone who runs a Linux PC and who needs a network card. While I cannot vouch for this card working in a Windows OS environment, I'm rather confident that if it can run in the Linux environment, it can run just as flawlessly in Windows.
Decent quality, UV filter. Not necessary on a digital camera like my Olympus E-PL1, but as any experienced photographer knows, the protection value is the biggest value. Definitely worth the money. It does detract slightly from the aesthetic lines of the 14-42mm kit lens, well, TF bad.
Wow, all i have to say is Wow!!!!!. I have never, ever, ever gotten the results that I get with this lens with any of my &#34;normal&#34; lenses. I had a friend that got this lens and let me use it. I went twice to a tropical garden here in town where they have a butterfly building, what great images I am getting. I am a professional photographer but I am getting also a Fine Arts degree in photography. I used this lens for a couple of my assignments. What an incredible lens.
I lost my Olympus Stylus 500 camera that I had bought 2 years ago, and got this one to replace it. It (1)is lighter, (2), cheaper, and (3) has enhanced additional features like image stabilization and a better optical zoom. I LOVE this camera, and I was pretty fond of the 500. It has all the features I loved about the 500 (large digital viewfinder/viewing screen, weatherproof gaskets), plus more. The photos are terrific. I originally bought the 500 because it was more than a "point and shoot" (i.e. you could take it off of "automatic" and play with the ISO, etc. if you wanted to), but I have to admit I have NEVER done that because the photos on the auto setting are so good. If you are looking for an excellent, light, durable all-round use camera of the (mostly) point-and-shoot variety, this one is for you.
The router has performed very well during a month of continuous use with Belkin and other wireless adapters and with a standard ethernet card--there is a 10/100Base-T switch. Setup was quick and free of problems.We have two minor complaints:1. After a cable modem service interruption, the router may require a reset to restore Internet access to the network. A reset may be accomplished, usually, via a web interface on a connected computer, so it's a small matter. (To be fair, we don't know how often our cable modem goes offline. For every time we have to reset the router, there may be 100 times when the router brings us back up transparently. Or not.)2. Indoor range is far less than that claimed by the manufacturer. This seems to be true, obviously, for every wireless system. We mention this for completeness.We are happy with the router and would be surprised to find a unit in the same price range that performs better.
Let me preface this review by saying that I run Cisco Aironet 802.11b gear in my home. It's expensive, but by far the best around in terms of range and stability. There is no substitute.I set this card up with a BEFW11S4 wireless access point / 4-port cable/DSL router at a friend's house. His DSL connection is at one side of the house with his wife's Mac, and his office is on the other side of the house. I estimate about 50 feet between the AP and the PC card, with two walls in between. The WPC11 would not associate at that distance with the AP at any speed, but my Cisco PCM342 would associate with no problem in the exact same location at 11Mbps. My friend now has a Cisco PCM352 PC card, and it works great with the BEFW11S4.Calls to Linksys tech support proved to be unhelpful in solving any of these problems, other than explaining what the LEDs indicated on the WPC11, which was not explained anywhere in the documentation.To sum up, unless you have clear air between the Linksys AP and WPC11 PC card, look for another card.
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.
Not much to say either good or bad about this product. I use it to protect my lens and it serves that purpose well.
This is my third Olympus camera and in my opinion it is the best one. The pictures are amazing!! I am not the greatest photographer, but this camera makes me look good. The color is perfect, it's easy to use and it's Olympus!! As with all digital cameras, battery life is terrible, so invest in rechargeable batteries and always have spares.Before purchasing this camera I was tempted to go with a Nikon, but when I compared the features side by side-Olympus was the one for me.
Great product, deinitely great for the price as compared to other Bogen products. Great adjustability and very sturdy.
This product arrived in good standing. I paid for expedited shipping and it took longer than I needed it so company that shipped refunded $2.00 of S/H fees..This is a universal cable for computer items..great deal!!
I would personally recommend this product,easy to use,reliable,inexpendsive,my old Tom Tom 510 cost double but no compare to this one.....!
If you like Karaoke Revolution 1 or 2, don't stop to think -- just buy this mic. I absolutely promise you will see your scores soar!I got mine a month before Karaoke Revolution 2 came out and I was very tired of having to hold the headset mic to my mouth to get it to register. I have a small head, so the size was correct, the prepackaged mic just wasn't good enough for music. I was so tired of singing the correct notes, yet seeing the indicator fly around the screen because of the poor mic. The handheld mic totally fixed this. From what I understand, this was very typical behavior as well. Also, my husband is 6'6 and he couldn't even begin have the headset mic anywhere near his ear and still have the mic near his mouth.This handheld mic solves all those problems. Not only that, you get to look more like the characters in the game. Then you can give the mic that came with Karaoke Revolution 1 to some kids and let them use it for part of a Halloween costume! They'll think it's a great role-playing toy!
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 have a COOLPIX P5100, and this lens almost never comes off the camera, I am that happy with it.
I was at the beach recently and put this filter (67mm version) on my 70-200 f/4 IS. My images immediately got very very blurry. I took the filter off and everything went back to how it should be. This wasn't subtle: everything was blurred about 10 pixels, at 200 mm. I was totally astonished: I've heard of cheap filters hurting image quality but never seen it myself. I took a bunch of shots with it on, and a bunch off, and got the same thing over & over again. Shutter speed was fast and I was on autofocus, so this wasn't a user or camera issue. No scratches and the surface was clean, and reflections weren't an issue. Reading reviews on Amazon confirms that I'm not the only one with this problem.The filter's well-built, turns well, and comes in a fine case. It *looks* clear and sharp. But in use -- what a piece of junk!
A little bit big for my 14.1' laptop, but it works well
I decided to purchase a Slingbox after seeing it in action on a friend's PDA phone. He casually flipped it open and said, "Excuse me, I gotta check the NCAA tournement". I glanced over and he was watching ESPN... I thought to myself, quoting Will Smith, "I gotta get me one of THESE!!".I hurried home and ordered the Slingbox Pro and it was at my doorstep in less than a week. Set-up was pretty painful, but only because I was trying to connect with my wireless network via a defective Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapter. Finally I ran out and bought a couple SlingLinks and spent the next hour laughing and shaking my head at how easy set-up was after that. If your Slingbox isn't right next to your internet router, I HIGHLY suggest getting the SlingLinks. Definitely worth the money.My Slingbox connects quicker than I expected with both my laptop and my HTC Touch pda/phone. Software for the laptop is free via download from the Sling website though the software for the mobile device will cost you some dinero (30 day free evaluation though). Picture and sound quality is much better than I expected and I've heard nothing but good things about their customer support... though the one time I called with a question about license transfer I got a guy who MUST have been having a bad day. Very professional, but personable?... not so much. ;)If you want to watch YOUR programming from anywhere with an internet connection, Sling is the way to go.
I bought this CD player because I was going a trip and wanted music to listen to, instead I got a battery eating, skip machine.The CD player skips a lot if you're moving. Basically the only time that it doesn't skip is when it's perfectly still. Even bumping the table causes it to skip.Additionally, this CD player went through four cds and just as many batteries. It devours batteries and frankly is a waste of money. I plan to save my money so that I can invest a good CD player despite a higher price.
I am very happy with this cartridge. I was afraid it was going to be one of the refilled type, so I was happy to see it was the real thing.
Other reviewers summed this up well, but I do have to say one thing:Be careful with the cable, mine has a kink in it and it is very difficult to keep it playing music correctly into both ears. Not a good pair of headphones to wear on a plane the open ear design will anger your neighbors.Other than that, these are great for audiophiles and people who listen to their music in FLAC format.
The product came on time. I am very happy with the selection and it works very well. I would shop again on this web site.
This is a good cable, great price. Only thing that could make it better is if it had snagless boots.
This is an excellent MP3/CD Combo Player. It does what I need it to. Never skips, and the portable remote is great. It includes updateable firmware and an AC adapter (the SP90 doesn't) so it makes it well worth it. Note: I'm really only using this for the most basic features, I don't move around with it, nor do I use any of the advanced programmable features or equalizer....
The optic quality in this glass is amazing! If you hold this filter up you honestly cannot tell there is glass in it. It looks like an empty metal frame. The frame is brass and is of very high quality. This is well worth the money!
The LaCie floppy drive has been used to move a lot of pictures in jpg format to our computer hard drive and it hasn't had a problem. It's compact, reliable and has taken care of our needs very well.
I received the product promptly. It works great. Now I can watch movies through my computer.
This product was barely usable. The worst problem was that the mouse would track all over the place, making mousing impossible. I tried this device hooked up to a KVM, and directly to a computer, with the same results. I normally love D-link, but their tech support on this device was a joke. The tech support lady I spoke with didn't even know what this product was. She thought it was a network switch, or a router. She ended up recommending that I return the product. Hmmm... So why do they even make it?Even if Dlink fixes the mousing issues, I didn't really like how the remote control software worked. It's setup in such a way that you have to download an .exe file from the units internal webserver each time you want to connect to it remotely. I tried to install the viewer/admin program off the included D-Link CD, but that required a serial number. To continue with the complete disaster that this product is, the serial number provided on the device, doesn't even match up with the number of characters the software was looking for. Looking again through the packaging didn't yield any other serial numbers that I could try.On a positive note, Amazon's partner (PC Universe), was extremely helpful in facilitating a prompt return of this piece of junk.
First and foremost, if you are looking for purely Personal Information Management (PIM) functions and not generally inclined towards Linux, then do yourself a favor and buy yourself a Palm Pilot.The Zaurus is basically a mini Linux workstation with a lot of functionality you would normally find only on a desktop. With the Zaurus, you can:* Browse the web with a scalable and full featured browser* Read and edit MS-Office documents (Word, Excel and Powepoint)* Write and execute scripts and programs (including Java)* Play music and video* Control your desktop Windows PC (using VNC software)It is so powerful that you can actually use it as a Web or file server (using Apache and Samba). I use my Zaurus to administrate my Linux server and Oracle database server when I am away from my desk.Plus there are tons of applications, utilities, games, etc., that you can download. Zaurus has a very active user community forum (check the links from the Sharp Zaurus official web sites) where you can get a lot of useful tips from.Having said all that, the PIM functions that came with the Zaurus were pretty poor compared with the Palm Pilot. This lead me to hang on to my Palm Vx for dear life. I even took the drastic step of downloading and installing a Palm Pilot emulator (called QPose) onto my Zaurus. The performance hit on the Zaurus was so bad that I had to delete QPose and instead carry both my Palm Vx and Zaurus with me.However, now that Sharp has released a new ROM (v3.10, as of May 15, 2003, see below) the PIM functions have vastly improved. So much that I am now inclined to keep my Palm at home and take only the Zaurus along.Upon getting your Zaurus, do yourself a favor and install the terminal and file manager applications that come in the CD. The terminal application enables you to do a lot of tweaking and is mandatory if you plan to use the Zaurus to its full capabilty. It actually comes with a basic Linux shell environment and comes with such neat utilities as vi editor, ftp and telnet clients, ping, and a large number of Linux/Unix tools.Another application I found very useful is called &quot;rotation&quot;. It enables you to rotate the application screens by 90 degrees, making such things as web browsing, file editing and using the terminal appication a lot more pleasing and functional. You can download the &quot;qpe-rotation&quot; and &quot;qt-embedded-rotation&quot; files (ipks) from the ZaurusSoft website.Also, an important suggestion to existing SL-5500 users:Sharp has just released the latest ROM (v3.10, May 15, 2003) which makes the SL-5500 look and behave like the newer SL-5600. I *strongly urge* SL-5500 users with the old ROM (v2.38) to download and install this new ROM. The user interface with the new ROM is a lot cleaner and neater and has more stable applications (including a vastly improved Opera browser and much better PIM applications).
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.
i have a new Canon XSI and i have bought this product i have shot about a 1000 shots (for 4 days) in the desert and i didn't have access to a computer then when i went home i have had lost the first ~100 shots the computer and camera were unable to view those images...i formatted the card with the camera once and with my reader once and i have the same result
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.
I bought a Canon MP530 in November 2006. Canon replaced it twice and it broke again 30 days after the Canon warranty expired. I forgot that I had purchased this replacement plan until I went into my Amazon account to leave feedback on the MP530, at which time I saw the receipt for the replacement plan. I called them; they were very nice...I didn't have anything but the receipt from Amazon which I faxed to them. I had a refund check in about two weeks! It was like having a free printer for a year. I will ALWAYS purchase this replacement plan when I buy future printers.
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.
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.
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.
One of the most valuable items I bought.It is 5 stars in everything...I highly recommend this belt for photographers....Thanks Tamrac
Absolutely delighted. I'm not a fanatic for sound quality, but I do appreciate clear clean music. Tried these on the plane, in waiting rooms and the street... here is where i appreciate them most, i don't hear the roar of trucks and cars anymore, and can hear my music clearly on a low volume. I haven't tried other similar products, but this does the job perfectly for me. I love them !
I ordered this product because it's advertised with a 100m range, and while it's only two dollars cheaper than a similar product at my computer store, I don't mind waiting a week to save a buck. However, the back of the packaging clearly states that it only has a 10m range. Guess I'll just go buy the local one, after all.
Great way to expand your USB accessibility - USB2 and USB1Only issue is that the unit is light weight and cables tend to cause it to fall over
I just upgraded to this LCD from a not-so-great 17" CRT. I must say that I'm more than mildly impressed. The picture shown (even the larger one) does not do this monitor justice. The screen size is just incredible and the quality is even better. I had no bad pixels and it was ready to go out of the box (would have been nice to come with a DVI cable though).Other reviews complain about the controls being complicated and hard to see. But really, how much do you need to use them? Just by testing them for a matter of minutes, I was able to figure them out without problem and they're easy enough to remember their location. And hopefully, once you get it set the way you want it, you shouldn't have to change too much.Oh, and if you're on the DVI cable, games are just fine. If you're using just VGA into this thing, the quality will be blurry, DVI is a MUST for games with this display.Overall, excellent purchase and great deal (under $500).
Have tried other inks with at best average results . Can't do better then OEM product.
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'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!
This is simply a wonderful product that works exactly as advertized. It creates great value for the purchase vs. the alternatives in reduced work vs. traditional methods and money saved vs. bagged microwave popcorn. One word of caution: it is easy to use too much popcorn. The two things you will have to experiment with is amount of popcorn and time in your own microwave. If it pops the top off you are wasting seeds and time. You want to get the seed level to be enough so it will pop quickly without burning and fill up the bowl without over batching. If you do you start to burn the batch. If you get these two things right you will be able to make popcorn very quickly and so easily that it is.... well just too easy and you risk having popcorn too often! You don't need to keep the black base on if you don't want to. It will pop even faster without it.
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.
I received this TV about 1 month ago before the price went up from $999. It is still a great buy. The same TV at Best Buy was $1800. The picture quality is superb for a DLP and the SLim box takes up minimal depth. Eagle shipping was no problem in our area even though some prior reviewers had some problems. They carried the box up to my second floor and helped my wife unpack it and set it up. I did buy the added protection for $55 which I think is worth it for the expense of the TV. If you are looking for a 56" TV with dimensions similar to a plasma but do not want to spend the extra money I think that this TV is an excellent alternative.
Sound quality is great for listening with clear accurate sounds and mic is great. Light weight and comfortable and adjustable headset. I like that it is Without a usb because i can choose easier if i want to change the sound quickly. For example, if you want to "mute" yourself quickly just pull out the plug. Durable construction and seems like quality materials. Made in Wisconsin I think. I had one where the mic got loose from being moved up and down too much and broke connection but amazon replaced it which was very nice. That is the only "con" is you can't be too abusive with moving the mic and if you do don't just pull hard on it and it should last a decent amount. One of the cheapest headsets on here.
Do not buy this camcorder for the software! The camera works great but buyer beware - the software is useless. Sony could have done a much better job than the Picture Package software that is included. Help from the Picture Package website is virtually non-existant. If you want to edit video you need a firewire (not included) - but DO NOT buy it from sony. They are much cheaper on Amazon or elsewhere. A USB cable is included but is also useles unless you can tolerate the Picture Package software. An extra battery is a nice addition as well. And of course some sort of software to replace the Picture Package junk.
Manual very limiting. I brought my daughter this for Christmas, it was a nightmare trying to find compatible MP3 files that would actually work with the player. MP3 files that worked find on several different pcs on a cd-r disc wouldn't work with this player. No web support found, this was a disaster.
I bought this mainly because I hate, hate, hate clamshell plastic packages. The frustration-free packaging is both easy and recyclable. The card works great and has a great transfer rate as well.
This is a great looking and sounding unit. The design is simple but very effective. I like the little remote unit, too. I'd give this system 4 or 4.5 stars. Why not 5? I'm disappointed with the support for the iPod's alarm and sleep functions. If you want to wake up to your iPod, you need to leave the speaker system ON for the night. It doesn't turn on automatically when the iPod wakes up, neither it turns itself off when the iPod shuts down in the "sleep" mode. When it's on, the little display glows blue quite brightly, which could be a distraction. This might or might not be a problem for you, but I consider this a design flaw. Other than that, it's a wonderful little speaker system.
Works intermittently. Sometimes my devices just disappear from my cpu. I use this with a Mac.
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.
I bought this because I keep my TiVo in a basement closet. I have it feed to my three TV's on three floors of my home. I used the Radio Shack Powermid IR repeater system for years. But the Plasma TV really cause trouble, and placement of the transmitter is a bit touchy. Well I saw this and thought I would try it. It is in one word, Amazing! I subsequently bought two more transmitter batteries. Now I can control the TiVo form all three locations, without pointing at anything. It works so much better than the IR repeater, I can't even describe it. If you struggle with remote installs, then get this. It comes in two frequencies, so if you get another transmitter battery, make sure it's the same frequency.For the techies: At first I couldn't figure out how a battery could detect what the remote control was doing. But I put a meter in line with the battery and it appears that whenever the LED emits on the remote, the power draw spikes from the battery. The transmitter battery detects this and transmits a RF signal that mimics the IR signal. The receiver then converts this back from RF to IR. A really smart guy figured this out.
I purchased this laptop for my friend.He wanted to have all the current features(core duo,DVD burner,1GB RAM and 80 GB hard drive,XP professional) in around 1000$.This product gave all these with mutiple other features and also working on it was great.With good after sales support and stylish looks,I have got the best deal.
My computer is not as hot as it was, I like it. The only thing that I don't like it is that the fan is a little bit noisy. Overall, it's good for me.
This is a very nicely designed machine. The buttons on the left are easy to use and to replace cartridges are a snap. Very nice images both color and black and white. My cousin owns one and I use it all the timeIt's small size but nice photo reproduction make this a wonderful item.New Jersey Jig
I use this mic all the time for recording my guitar amps and vocals. This mic can handle extremely high volumes while maintaining audio integrity. It's no wonder it's the musician workhorse and it's so inexpensive. I'd recommend this mic to any musician.
Good sound, good charge, nice design, compact and easy to pack, not too fragile. Everything I wanted in this type of device. Oh and low price!
The TUNGSTEN T5 is exactly what I wanted when my pevious PALM broke in my pocket from a fall - however in another order for a metal case to protect the new TUNGSTEN PALM they did not allow for the stylus to be placed inside the metal case.
The item ANT sent me was a single 4 ft speaker with a plug, no transmitter, one speaker. The picture they show is not the product.
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.
I also bought this lens for my Canon Digital Rebel and i think it is a really nice little lens. it is well constructed with a metal lens mount and has a super fast and quiet USM motor. be sure you get this lens and not the cheaper F4 version!the Canon 28-135IS is also a fantastic lens but it costs twice as much and is also larger. so if you are in the market for a high quality Canon lens that does not cost an arm and a leg then i would highly suggest you get this one.
This innocous item, also easy to buy here in France makes me want to start a discussion with others about the availability of dual voltage appliances. I have seen the assertion that most appliances will run on either voltage............can you say "smoke test"I know that my lap top and appnia breathing machine do indeed swing both ways. The HP printer bought here, not so much.if somebody would suggest a way/place to post and form a relivant group.if Amazon would carry a nice rugged 220-110 converter of 1500 watts capacity (they have become rather cheap)if collective wisdom could identify things like can openers or cuisine arts that may be dual voltage with some manufacturerWell I shall be checking back to repost or join the group
I almost didn't buy this machine because the reviews were so equally split between those who loved it and those who hated it.I really wanted the multifunction, so I took a chance. So far, so good. No problems, and I have Windows 98 SE. The installations directions are good, but amazingly I misintrepreted a screen message. BE CAREFUL: DO NOT PLUG IN THE POWER BEFORE YOU PLUG IN THE USB. I did that and had to uninstall the software and begin again. Once I REALLY followed the directions, I had NO problems.
Works great! Just plugged it in and it worked. No software installation required.
everything are of great quality, the pouch and the filters. fit great on my 37mm to 46mm step-up ring.
I am very happy with the Garmin Nuvi and it is worth the price, ALL THE WAY!!! It is very easy to use and all maps are installed and ready to be seen. I even got to change my "little" car to a "pink" princess one. Yes, of course there are many more to choose from. I LOVE IT!!!
After researching different websites on an inexpensive way to connect my Sony Ericsson T610 and PC via Bluetooth I ended up choosing this product over others...I made the right choice! While the software involved isn't the most user-friendly, it does the job relatively well. I was able to synchronize my phone contacts and notes from Outlook with my phone which took literally seconds to transfer. Like I mentioned before, the software (especially initial configuration), takes some time especially if this is your first experience with Bluetooth. But once it is setup, it is very easy to keep your phone's information up to date. I definitely recommend this product!
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.
This sub is with the first complete 5.1 system Iv put together.I'v had this sub for 10-11months now and this is what I can say about it now:i didnt know what to expect from it because i read that this sub was no longer in production and price reduced, so when i got it and hooked up quite quickly it sounded AWESOME. And it stayed like that for about 6-8months. I had the red light of death, the amp blew. which surprised me cause most of the time it floated between 35-50% power and never past 70%. SO, I called Polk Audio(product was not registered yet) and they said that they could send me a NEW back panel which has all the electrical components on it including the amp. it cost NOTHING they shipped it for FREE i got it FAST. All i had to do was take out 6 or so screws disconnect it, connect the new one, put the screws back in and good as new! I was going to give this a 4star cause of the blow out but because dealing with the Polk Audio costumer service was so helpful and fast I think it's earned back its 5th star.
I purchased my first DSLR in July - The Rebel XT. Everyone suggested that I get this lens. Well, after buying it - putting it on, I can see why (compared to the kit lens that came with the Rebel XT).This lens is SUPER fast Auto Focus (but then again, coming from the P&S; world, no duh). The zoom is incredibly far (more than I would ever need). However, due to the Rebel XT - it isn't as wide as I would have liked. I read about this before I purchased. So when I'm doing portrait shots - I just step back a little and everything is just fine.Definitely recommend this lens. You can't even hear the USM focusing... Beautiful.
Like everyone else here I needed a solution to be able to control my TiVo and Cable box hidden in a closet. I tried the standard "pyramid" IR extender. It worked terribly - the remote needed to be within about 2 feet of the transmitter to get it to work at all.I found this, read the reviews, and decided to try it out. Worked immediately and perfectly. I suggest the three emitter cable if you are controling more than one component. I bought the device, an extra transmitter and the 3 emmitter cable. Great purchase!Don't waste your time and money on anything else.
a little tight at first, but it loosens up quickly.there is a hole for the wrist strap, but it's a bit awkward to use.still great.
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!
I got this after carrying around my laptop loose in my backpack with my textbooks. Seems to cushion it well, and it's nice to carry around individually because the fabric doesn't slip out of my hands. It's a tight fit but does fit for my mac book pro 15".
The product works. I have a fairly big house with solid walls. I can get signal in places I wasn't able to get before. I doesn't get a 5 star because of the high frequency noise it emits. Whether you will hear it or not, it'll depend of your hearing accurancy.
This is a good TV mount, but:1. The box for the wall does not come with it, you have to buy it seperately.2. The TV still stands out from the wall about 1 1/2 inches.3. It was really difficult to attach the TV and mount to the wall box. It took 3 people.4. It's pretty expensive, considering that you also have to buy the wall box to mount it.5. The screws that mount the frame to the back of the TV were too short for our TV, necessitating a trip to the hardware store. It comes with several sizes of screws and washers to attach the frame to the TV, but none of them worked.6. The frame on the back of the TV blocks access to some of the connections on the back of the TV.The good points:1. It is really sturdy. We don't worry that the TV will fall.2. The swivel arm makes it unneccessary to take the TV down to access the back connections and run the wires through the wall.3. It hides most of the mount in the wall, when viewed from the side, if the TV is pushed back as far as it will go.We've already got it up (which was a major project, let me tell you), but if I had it to do over again, I would get the mount from the manufacturer of the TV, even though it was a tad more expensive (but it was electriccally adjustable and controlled by the TV remote). I like it that the box in the wall hides a lot of the "works", but the problem with accessing the connections is likely to be ongoing and irritating.
Sony has superbly designed this desktop replacement with beautiful cover design and great speed performance. The Sony FRV28 is fine choice for any laptop enthusiast.The good: Blazing fast performance, 15-inch, crystal clear display; includes Memory Stick Slot for digital photos transfer; 3 USB 2.0 ports, CD/DVD player/writer (DVD writer uses - R format)The bad: Battery life is very limited. I have tested and while Playing DVD battery lasts for about 45 - 50 minutes. Working non-stop with applications without playing DVD will extend battery life to about 90 minutesSony's awesome 15.-inch, display will have you watching DVD movies all night. You have to be plugged in to AC power outlet because unfortunately battery won't last long. The lack of integrated wireless connectivity is no big deal. I just added Netgear MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card for about $38 (after rebate) from Amazon and I was flying on my DSL internet with the speed of light.What I like the most about this laptop is a Memory Stick slot. I don't need those cables anymore to transfer photos from my digital Sony Cybershot DSC F717 camera.Sony's laptop comes with 512 RAM memory. Video takes 64 MB ( it can be adjusted in BIOS to use less memory for Video) but there is plenty memory left even for transferring Videos. Maximum video resolution that can be used is 1024 by 768 pixels which is great for this size of display. I have on my desktop PC 17" Viewsonic LCD with 1280x1024 optimum resolution and sometimes it is very hard to read small print on web pages where you cannot change the text size. On the left hand side there is a video jack which lets you connect your laptop to a TV.Sony included variety of software for CD and DVD burning, Microsoft Works 7.0 and other applications.In conclusion, I would say this is a great laptop worth every penny. Hope this review will help anyone considering buying this laptop. If you have any questions regarding this review feel free to email me at johndoethe1@bellsouth.net
These earphones give great sound clarity, which is especially nice when listening to vocal only (e.g. podcasts) or sonically complicated (e.g. classical) tracks, but is great for any and all listening you may happen to do. The included fit kit will allow you to find tips which will both fit your ear canal comfortably and provide maximum sound isolation. The reason the cord is so short is so you have the option of placing an in-line volume control (or other modular options) without extending the cord length too much (more accessories found here: [...]buy these if you can afford them
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.
I have been waiting for this camera to come out. Just received it last week and it has been worth the wait. It not only looks and feels REALLY COOL. It takes fabulous pictures. I used a fuji finepix 4700 recently and loved it, but when I heard and read about this upgrade I returned the 4700. I like how everything you need for the camera comes with it, charger, ac adaptor, etc. The battery for the 4800 lasts much longer. The viewfinder is on the corner instead of the middle (4700), which makes it easier to use. You do have to kindof watch that your finger is not covering the microphone or the flash sensor, but once you get the feel for it, that's not a problem. I bought it for the size and for the high quality pictures it takes. I also like that it takes movies with sounds and you can add sound to the pictures (which the 4700 can't do) It also has a black and white option.
Hard to review a lens cap, it is what it is - this is more to review the vendor, J&R Music and Computer World. Quick delivery with no problems!
The price of the radio is quite excellent! Its only drawback is that the tuning is manual, and not digital: due to the sensitivity tuning dial's small size, adjustment is often necessary, which a digital tuner would avoid. However, a digital tuner would probably increase the radio's fantastic price!
This camera case looked like just the right item for my new SD1000, because it was form-fitted enough to take advantage of the thinness of the new model, and the camera wouldn't flop around like in cases designed for earlier PowerShots that were 1/8" thicker. When I got it I noticed that it was a beautiful shade of gray leather with a nice grain pattern. However, after a week or so of carrying around, the belt strap ripped right off, revealing how thin the leather was and the paper intermediate layer. I returned it and of course Amazon gave a complete refund.
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!!!!
Checked out this product on line for reviews and decided on this coffee maker over other brands. I have been very pleased with the quality of coffee. Packaging was good and coffee maker shipping was on time.
I have been using this product for year and this is definitely THE paper to use if you need a high quality crisp printout of any important picture or graphics. If it wouldn't be so costly in comparison to regular office paper I would only use this for all my printing needs.
I love these adapter rings. They're a wonderfully elegant solution to mismatched lenses and accessories for cameras and this one is very well made for the price - couldn't beat this if I tried. Works perfectly for me to attach a TCON-17 teleconverter (55mm thread) to my Fuji HS20 (58mm thread). The seller shipped this in a little plastic bag stuffed into a plain #10 envelope - small wonder the shipping was free! - but the adapter survived the trip very well and works great!
Does not appear to be compatible with new version of Apple iTouch, 60 gig iPod version 3.1.2 purchased Dec 2009. Does not work at all.
Great price for a dedicated pair of running headphones. Well worth it..Hurts my ears after 45 minutes but they are perfect for running because:1) single cord never gets tangled so when you're ready to run, you're ready to go2) stays on and stays put without any slipping3) easy to take off and put back on when you need to hear better or say hi to someone4) speakers don't go inside your ear canal so they don't completely block noises around you (can hear a car coming)So far these have held up to my sweat, we'll see how long they last.Poor for the gym if you're doing any bench or seated work as it pushes them out of ears from behind.
I've owned these phones for a couple of years now. I wasn't expecting great sound, but they sound a good deal better than other pairs I've tried at twice the price or more. They've taken a beating as I've traveled around the world (literally) with them and are still perfectly fine.The fit of ear clips is highly personal. Every ear clip design is different, and everyone's ears are shaped different. Don't trust people who say a certain pair of ear clips 'fit' or 'don't fit', because their ears are different from yours. The only way to tell is by trying them out.The biggest problem I have with these phones is the cord. It's about 5 feet long; longer than necessary. It gets tangled easily if not stored carefully.Overall, the build and sound quality are great for the price. You can spend more, but you might not get much in return for the extra money, and you could easily end up worse for it.
Bought these because of portability and small size. They are good for small spaces. I can find nothing wrong or that I dislike about them.
I am an amateur photographer with a Nikon D40 and this was on my wish list. I love it. It adds a great touch, especially to outdoor portraits.
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
After having used inferior products for years, I decided to step up to a pairof Steiners. I was dead set on a pair of 7x50s, but was fortunate to use a friends 7x30s a few weeks ago. The 7x50s are great for low light and to remain shipboard. However, in my opinion they are a little too heavy for extended use for taking bearings and hanging around one's neck. A hand-bearing compass is certainly light, but can often be of little use when the bearing is to a distant or small mark. The 7x30 Pro C (with compass) solve all these problems. And are light and small enough to pack in your carry-on when you are flying to the Caribbean or Mediterranean.I bought mine from B&H; Photo (perhaps the best store in NY) and they came with lens covers, rain guard, strap and carrying case.
I typically can't stand Hewlitt-packard and won't give them props (especially with computers)....but I bought this printer back around 2002 or 2003 and it's been a champ, a work-horse and faithful friend all those years. It's gone through several relocations (at least 4 and one was across country). It's been thrown in the back seat and taken to other houses for "emergency print duty". It's been used when dusty, in a house that had unreliable voltage levels and it just kept on ticking.....I still use it today.
I had read that the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens for Canon Digital SLR cameras showed some difficulties in focusing on close-up objects, especially in low light conditions or with large f-stop settings. After purchasing this product for my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi in Nov. 06, I produced more than 1000 shots mostly in bright sunlight but also 50 in low light or near dark conditions. The lens and camera performed flawlessly in all situations and produced some truly stunning results.
I was looking forward to this transmitter. I thought it would be a good way to play music on my antique am radios from my computer/ipod. In short it doesn't work. I double checked my work in fact checked the parts with my multi-meter (all tested good)-still doesn't work. Some cold rainy day I'll revisit it, but for now disappointed.
Works decently well on vocals and makes my uke shine. One of the best in it's price range.
Features I like: Non-drip spout (saves the tablecloth); Super-hot coffee (for those who love lots of cream & still have hot coffee; 3 1/2" disk paper filter works well (forget the awkward paper basket filter); Quiet and Quick - 6 cups in 6 minutes; Easy cleanup (stainless steel throughout). Would have liked to have ON/OFF Switch or Automatic turnoff. Accidentally left on unattended for 6 hours (but with no degradation to quality thankfully; yes, still piping hot). Only reason not 5-star review is there is no adjustment for brew strength. Need to add more coffee to make it stronger. Overall a good value.
I had my doubts on this, but works pretty well. Have not figured out how to replace the pads yet though, and liquid is hard to drop just one or two drops - kind of gushes out.
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~
The other reviewers have left out one critical issue with this device. IT MAY INTERFERE WITH OTHER RF DEVICES AND REMOTES IN YOUR HOUSE. I KNOW FOR SURE IT INTERFERES WITH ZIGBEE.I have a house full of remotes based on zigbee protocol. I purchased this item to control one of my A/V receviers in a closet that is not on my zigbee system. I thought this would be easier than getting more custom programming for zigbee. Before installing this remote, my other system was ROCK SOLID. Every command went through every time. After plugging this receiver in, I immediately started having problems with missed commands on my other system. I was able to prove to myself that the Next Gen remote was the issue because when I unplugged it, all of my other problems went away.I really wanted the remote to work for me - it's a great concept. Just beware that if you have other RF sytems in your house, it may cause unforseen problems.
It's a cheaper version of the real thing and it works, that's for sure, but the lead cord from the transformer is much shorter and thicker than orginal product from IBM. It's just not the same quality. The distributer did a good job, got to me on time, etc., but I suggest you go with the real thing rather than this one.
The report is edited again mainly to highlight a few issues. Despite my lengthy review, people do not read carefully. As I spend more time with this machine, the more I am impressed with it. Therefore, the rating is changed from a 4 to a 5 stars. There are few good reasons to pick this portable DVD player over others. First, let's talk about the good points. All DVD players made in China are actually made to view DVD's from all regions. They use programmable software to make it region specific. Polaroid is no exception. To make it region-free, all you have to do is to press Setup on the remote and advance to "Preferences". Then, you simply enter "1379" and then use the arrow keys to change to Region "0" and press enter. (This is confirmed in the online manual and it also works for the 8"). Potentially, you can do the same with other brands from China but the code may not be availabe at present. Those from Japan with big names, such as Sony, Panasonic, etc., are truly regional specific except for the older models. They cannot be "hecked" except with powerful software on a dvd or one actually has to open the case and remove the "chip". There is always a risk of rendering the machine less functional or not usable. Seven inches screen is a must. Don't settle for anything less or you will have eye strain. The Polaroid screen has a very wide angle so having 2 or 3 people watching at the same time is not a problem. The quality is impressive only AFTER adusting the contrast, color and brightness. A larger screen gives you a better view but will likely drain out the battery much faster. For the Polaroid PDV-0700, it will up to 4 hours starting new, enough to watch one long or two short movies with the build-in speakers at normal volume. It will be frustrating if you have a bigger screen but the battery pack only last less than 2 hours. The PDV-0700 comes with almost everying you need. The AC adapter works for 110 to 240 volts. A car adapter is included, along with AV cable for both output and input. You have to buy you own earjacks. It also plays VCD's. So far, I have not tried any othe format except DVD and VCD. You have to set the unit to Region 0 to play VCD. At one time, I connected the machine to a 47" big screen TV to play a region 2 dvd in Pal format. It worked great and the video output is excellent. Of course, it does not have progressive screen and sometimes you may be able to tell the difference. In addition, The electronic shock protection (ESP) is a very important feature. Don't buy any portable player without one. At one time, I ran the unit for more than 6 hours and the unit did NOT overheat. It has other build-in features such as zoom, normal/wide view, multiple angle view, screen saver, password, parental control and other ordinary DVD features.Now, for the bad sides, like all brands made in China, quality control is always a concern. When I got my first unit, the door lid did not close properly and the player would stop almost everytime I touched the lid. I had to exchange for another one the next day and the second one has been working well so far. Polaroid is still a bigger name than other brands from China. Sound is adequate but I have not tried the earjack. The case is not very robust so you have to handle it with care. I also don't like the manual color and brightness controls. They do not give you any indication what levels the machine is set but there is better than nothing in other dvd playes. With the battery pack, the unit will become quite thick, but all parts fit well together. The battery can be OVERCHARGED so you have to watch out. The remote unit works fine but there is no volume control.In summary, in terms of the overall quality, it is only slightly below other big Japanese players but the price is very attractive. Besides, if you really need it as a portable unit, why pay big bucks for a better one? You are alreay paying a premium for the smaller size. If you insist in having better quality, then settle with an ordinary size DVD player, why a portable? This machine, PDV-0700, is adequate to meet all your need. In addition, this is actually a "toy", not an investment. With time, the price will drop and there will always a better machine out on the market. So, you should consider only buying those that fill your need. Finally, due to the lack of consistent quality control, you should test the brand new unit extensively for the first two weeks to ensure that there is no manufacturer defect. For example, if the lid does not seem to close properly, change it or ask for a refund. Second, NEVER buy a used or refurished product. The factory is in China, not in North America. The defective machine can never be repaired up to the factory standard. Edited on June 30th 2004.UPDATE (November 26th 2004): If you own this unit, eventually you will encounter this problem with "lid open". This is actually a mechanical failure due to poor design. I consider it as a manufacture defect since it will not last through normal wear and tear. If you open the lid and look at the inside edge, you will find a very tiny button at 11' o'clock. When you close the lid, the button should be and has to be pushed down for the unit to function. When the dvd player is brand new, the closed lid just barely pushed the button down enough to allow the unit to function. The hinge is made of the soft plastic of the case. The left side is further stressed with the spring. So, with routine use, no matter how careful you are, the left side hinge will become loose. All it takes is 0.5 to 1 mm movement and your unit will remain permanently in the "open" position. If your brand new unit occasionally stops playing because the lid suddenly goes "open", the problem will get worse. There is nothing you can do. There is no access to the hinge and therefore you cannot fix it. One SOLUTION is to glue a small piece of thick tape or thin rubber underneath the lid and directly above the small button. So, when the lid is close, the button will be pushed down. Despite my previous biased view favoring this unit, I can no longer able to recommend it to anyone. I brought it in the first place because it allows me to play DVD's from other regions. Polaroid should have cancelled this particular model and redesign a new now. For those who want to buy this model, DON'T. For those who just bought it, RETURN it if possible. For those who can't, use it extensively within the warranty period. If it breaks down, at least, you can get a replacement. For those who get struck with the unit, PRAY that it will last for as long as possible.
The mouse may be tough, but that is of no help when its cord breaks off- which is a given. This happened to 3 of these, so it's not an anomaly. Also, the glide pads underneath come off very early in its life.
I really enjoy listening to my ipod on this system. It's small and portable, so I can take with me when I travel, and it comes with a case to hold it.However, when you turn the sound up to hear it when I'm exercising, the ipod vibrates against the casing of the speakers. It's better if I put a piece of fabric behind the ipod. Altec should include a foam cushion or padding that attaches to the audio system to stop the vibration.
I love this camera. I love all the different settings that are already programed onto the camera. I was taking pictures that were the same quality or better than my mom's $1500 camera. The only thing that wish I could change about the camera is giving it a higher optical zoom, however, the 3x optical zoom plus digital zoom still produces great pictures on this camera. I'm an architect major and a lot of my grades depend on the portfolio pictures that we take of our 3-D projects and I know I can trust this camera to produce what I'm seeing in real life. I did a lot of research and searching for cameras before I bought this one, and I could not be happier. In all.... great camera. (hints the 5 star rate by everyone)
My daughter quickly started hogging this 2GB SD device. She loves the USB port. It was bought with my wife's camera and still gets used for that, but my daughter is constantly swiping it to move data around. It is well worth the few extra dollars.
I just bought and set up my Linksys router with three computers, one hard-wired desktop and two wireless notebooks, one with Windows Me and one on Windows 2000. Setup was difficult and was impossible for me to figure out myself without having to spend hours on the computer. I called support and they were able to help me out and I was up and running after a few minutes. The range is pretty good considering the access point and the laptop are on opposite sides of the house and the speed is fast for the internet. It is a great product (or at least it is so far) and it is a nice thing to have.
Did your Thumper Mini Pro 2 suddenly stop working or stay on when you set the switch to off? Could be a brokem switch cover.There was actually a molding design problem with the switch cover that has been repaired and Thumper will send you a new part for free. US and Canada 1-800-848-6737My switch just broke after 3+ years of heavy almost daily use. They are sending me a new part for free.Also you can remove the broken switch cover, put the unit back together and still use it, as the actual awitch is not broken and is accessable through a slot in the handle.You open up the thumper by removing the 2 black screw covers in the handle by using a sharp knife on the edge and pulling up, then remove the screws. Pull the purple cover off the head (it is just glued on) and remove the three screws. You then pull the two black plastic buttons off the front of the head (just below the Thumper Two mini pro lable) with some prying with a screw driver untill you can get a pair of needle nose or side cutters (be carefull not to cut through the plastic button heads) under the button head and pry them off. They are just over 1/2 an inch long. The massager then comes apart. The switch cover (the broken part) has to be removed by prying both the 2 outside and 2 inside tabs holding it in place. It sounds complicated but it's not really.Hope that helps anyone having this problem.Deeper massage! Yes I would like an even deeper massage, but have not found one better than the Thumper yet, and it is North American made! They even make one for horses![...]
This extender was easy to install and it worked wonderful from day one. No complains whatsoever. I love it.
This is really a great product for video on the go without the bigger video cameras. There are two negative items. The first no protection for the lense or view screen. The second is the zoom in and out are hard to use, I keep turning the camera off while trying to zoom in.
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.
This is a great iron. I'd had a Maytag cordless iron for years and it stopped working a few months ago. Maytag no longer makes cordless irons (or anything else). So my search began. I tried (and returned) two others.The steam is great on this one, it's light (but heavier than some corded). It does take a little getting use to setting the iron back on the base to keep it hot as you rearrange the clothing item; but after you do, ironing is such a breeze. GREAT iron!
i replaced my jbl 10 inch sub (that blew up) with this one and cant believe my ears...you can FEEL the different types of guns being shot in an action movie....a low note on a violin will shake the walls....it got here in 3 days with regular shipping and came in a box so big it looked like a washing machine had arrived....and im VERY happy with this purchase...and the price!Get one Now.....
The CD worked at first, but as you got into higher levels of the game, the sound did not work. The sound did not work when you were at a level that you needed to click on the characters and have them answer your questions.
This is a great camera. I was going to get a digital SLR camera because I wanted a faster shooting speed, but after researching further I realized everthing I would give up. This is the best compromise between a compact and a larger SLR camera. I love the 10x zoom, it has a nice big LCD monitor to review pictures and position shots. I've become addicted to filming video clips of my kids and sending them to friends and family thru youtube. My only wish is that it could be faster when shooting multiple shots, but I think it is still better than most compacts. Also some pictures seem to come out a bit darker than I would like, but that might be the photographer. I'm a point and shoot kind of person.
I ordered this changer to replace an excellent Harmon Cardon that finally broke after many years of lots of use. Technology must have passed me by in the mean time since this item makes all of my huge music collection sound surprisingly better...I'm absolutely amazed. Another feature I love is that you can change out disks while it's playing...the random play option plays samples off all the disks and mixes them well. The quality seems much more substantial than the competitors. It comes with a digital connection so now I'm thinking I'll get a receiver that has that too even though I'm wondering how this could get any better...very happy with this purchase.
HOW GREAT I THOUGHT, NEVER RUN LOW ON BATTERY LIFE OF IPOD NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, HOME OR IN YOUR CAR. UNFORTUNATELY THE HOME PLUGS ARE TRASH, I PURCHASE THREE SET, SAME PROBLEM WITH TWO OF THE SET, THE PRONGS ON THE PLUG PRONGS COMES OFF, THE PRONGS REMAIN STUCK IN WALL SOCKET CAUSING A POWER OUTAGE. BURNED OUT TWO IPOD TOUCHES, KEEP FAR AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT IF YOU VALUE YOUR IPOD OR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this camera after a lot of research but was disappointed by the performance. Most of the pictues were shaky.I've never had this problem with my regular film camera ever.
I have been using the C-Pen 20 scanner since 2007. I teach university classes and engage in research, and this scanning "pen" is a great convenience. It is light, fast, and easy to use. It speeds up note-taking incredibly. With a small light in the tip of the pen, I just run the pen across type that I want to record and the text is automatically scanned into my word processing document. It is very accurate, but not quite 100%, so I need to watch and correct some of the text. It only works on standard typefaces, so italics, underlining and hand-written notes tend to confuse the scanner. Still, using the scanner is far faster than typing notes by hand. A button on top of the scanner serves as a hard return or a mouse click, and several functions can be programmed onto an optional menu pad. The C-Pen 20 plugs into a computer's USB slot, and does not require a separate power source. It comes with its own software, and updates are available from the C-Pen web site.As a final comment and recommendation, I will say that the C-Pen did not come with a carrying case. Since the C-Pen is all-plastic, I bought a large eye-glass case which is just the right size for the C-Pen and its cable. Now I put the C-pen in my computer case or brief case without worrying about it being damaged.If you do a lot of note-taking or transferring information between documents then you owe it to yourself to give this a try.
bonsai [noun]: "A small decorative evergreen shrub or tree grown in a pot, which has been prevented from growing to its usual size by various methods."The description above is very indicative of why SimpleTech chose the name for this drive that they have. It is diminutive, decorative, and performs at about the same speed as a tree grows! I can't stress this enough. I did some performance comparisons writing 100 MB of data to this drive and other media. Everything I tested smoked this drive in write tests. The closest the BonzaiXpress came to was a CD-RW at 4X speed. If you've ever used a CD-RW you know how slow they are; and yet the CD-RW was TWICE as fast as this drive.I attempted to format the drive today (so that I could give it away) and it died. This drive is so slow that I rarely ever used it and yet it has already malfunctioned. Maybe the length of life and the performance issues are related. Mine is now being recycled and that's about the best thing I can say about this drive.
This is a VERY cool lens for non traditional photos. I am a Realtor.I use it primarily for shooting interior shots of homes that I am selling, and showing to buyers. Now, outside of the work place, I love this lens for shooting many unconventional photos. The clarity is superb. I use it on both my 40D and XSI. I shoot a great deal of sports photos and you can take an entire gym for some shots of basketball, just for starters. Feels and produced the quality of my "L" primes. Love this lens. Enjoy!
After hearing the sound quality I was shocked, I'm a cheap person and I thought these were $50 speakers, I know it's not much more, but I got them for $40 so I think it's a great buy. Especially when it comes to electronics.
This tiny memory card provided plenty of storage space for pictures and videos on my recent 15 day trip to Italy. In fact it was only my fear of running out and leaving my charger and extra battery in our first hotel, that kept me to a mere 650 pictures and two short videos. Works like a charm and takes great pics.
I own quite a few earphones/headphones ranging from fairly expensive to fairly cheap. In spite with my satisfaction with many of them, I was still looking for one that I could wear during my intense workouts. The previous ones I tried were or to expensive to risk damaging with my sweat or not good enough soundwise or not isolating me enough from the rest of the world. Between others, I bought the Klipsch Image S4 but they kept on sleeping out of my ears because of the sweat.Then I found these Etymotics and never went back.What decided me was the pretty good score these earphones got and a fairly reasonable price.So, to recapitulate:- Very good sound when correctly inserted in ear canal.- Very good isolation.- Resistant to sweat.- Fair price.- Cable a bit long for my needs.- Cable apparently replaceable.Outside of the gym, I do not use them, preferring my Ultrasone HF1-15G which have an even better sound but no isolation or my shure which are better too but much more expensive.
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!!
This subwoofer is the best in it's class.It plays low frequency information with utmost sound quality,clarity & most important of all control.This sub plays exceptional well in it's recommended slot ported enclosure with about 650 watts of rms amplifier power going to it.What i admire most about this sub is the way in which it reproduce the low frequencies notes separately and not jumbled up as other subs do.You hear all the low frequency each note one at a time not just one bang with lots of spl.Best design around too..
It's a set of good ND filters that could be cut to fit your needs. I use them for many photo applications as flash attenuation.
I use this headset/microphone with a program called Dragon Naturally Speaking, to handle word processing and documents with just my voice. The set works very well and I have even seen an improvement in the programs ability to interpret my speech on a more accurate basis since I started using it....highly recommended.
This little Molex-to-3pin connector works fine. I bought two after I realized that they weren't included in the box of two 120mm fans I bought for additional cooling of my DELL PC tower. They work fine (and I have tons of unneeded Molex 4pin connectors coming from my aftermarket PSU (DELL itself provides no additional 3pin fan connectors because they aren't in the buisness of makin' it easy for us little people to modify their towers.)The only problem I have with this product is the price. For a small cable that is overkill! I've seen much cheaper stuff on [...].
When I first got these and tried them for the first time I was so disappointed that I wanted to sell them straight away.Hopefully, I read about the so called "burn-in" period and I decided to give them a second chance.I was very skeptical about the whole process since the "science" that backs it up isn't very solid, however, I had nothing to loose so I went on with it.I connected them to my hifi, set it to mid-high volume, and played some heavy bass, mainly acoustical songs for about 100-200 hours(about a week and a half) following some "experts" instructions ( I gave them a rest every now and then).I should point out that not once did I listen to them, just to make sure I wasn't getting used to them.When I tried them again I was amazed by the change! The bass was now powerful (maybe not like Bose's, less artificial to my taste), the detail in every song was just what the favorable reviews were talking about. Even mp3s's sound was rich.I really don't understand why this is is not stated right on the box, or at least somewhere in the instructions.There is one more issue that hasn't been clearly stated in any review before which is that, although you can listen to music with the noise canceling off, the sound is entirely different, and by different I mean worse imo. The sound just isn't as crisp as with NC on, though still great (just slightly muffled).Bare in mind that the sound in these is the same as in the PXC 450, so any sound quality reference made on any 450's reviews can be applied to these too.
I disagree with the other reviewer. I almost did not purchase the armband because of the review but decided to try it anyway. The case is not hard plastic like I thought it would be but a stretchy material. There are no bulges and the case fits the player pretty well. This will be your best bet for finding an armband for this particular MP3 player. No complaints here.
I am amateur photographer and purchased this product with the Nikon SB-600. It fits well and arrived in new condition.
This mouse is superb, everything about it I love. Great quality for the price.
These things sound like crap. Tried all kinds of settings on my EQ. Got them hooked to a Sansa Clip. They're loud; but sound like crap.
Great printer. Easy to use and the photo quality is wonderful! Have just bought a 2nd i550 printer as a gift!
It's very lightweight, small while folded but very useful in bicycle hikes where every kilogramm is important.Material: mostly plastic and aluminium legs.Nice carrying case included. You can hang it on your photobag or backpack.
My 5 yr old loves these headphones. We use it for the computer, iPhone, and LeapPad. I originally purchased it with the intention of using it on airplanes but we also use it regularly in the house. Beats having to listen to kids computer games. I would recommend this product.Also I had a very good experience with the company. The color/model I originally ordered was out of stock (it wasn't listed as such when I ordered it) and the company contacted me via email and provided several suitable alternatives. Very happy with this purchase.
La reputacion de Canon en articulos fotograficos es de todos sabida. Esta camara no se queda atras, que para mi es la mejor relacion de caracteristicas Vs. Precio. Una camara bien construido con magnifica calidad de imagen y aun precio atractivo. Yo compre el paquete especial que incluye los filtros las pilas recargables los adaptadores de lentes, la bolsa, el minitripode, etc... todo a un superprecios. La unica queja es el cargador de las pilas que es un articulo barato, pero todo lo demas es de buena calidad. Si quieres una camara de calidad a un buen precio, definitivamente esta es la mejor seleccion. Y su caracteristica de visor movible, la hace unica.
This item is a must despite the cost. Creative Labs at least could have added the sync line but left it out. You have to use the original that came with purchased MP3 unit. It connects nicely to the docking station. Recommend the purchase!
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.
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.
This card has worked well for me and has space for hundreds of 12mp photos. No problems here and offered at a good price. Recommended.
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.
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 have used this camera for about 100 hours now. I have used and figured out 99% of the special features.Pros: Many special effects such as: infrared, black and white, cartoon like effect, and a couple others. It also has 16:9 recording but distorts the picture when recording. It has an excellent playback speaker when watching videos you have already taken on the 2.5 &quot; LCD screen. It also has about 5 digital effects such as slow shutter or flashing pictures. The photo option lets you create a slide show easily and allows you to use the fade features such as overlap really easily. The battery that came with the camera lasts me about 1.8 hours using the LCD screen and about 2 hours using the black and white viewfinder. This is a surprise, because I thought it would only last an hour with the LCD screen. This camera also lets you record TV just like a VCR which is a nice feature if you like to edit videos. I also like the feature that lets you put words on the screen as you record. The stereo sound recording on this camera is great. The LCD screen is also crystal clear and is easily big enough to see what your recording.Cons: Grainy picture in low light condition. However, if you use the light on the camera, it drastically improves the grainy picture. The zoom gets really pixely at anything zoomed in more than about 180 times. The camera is larger and heavier than the new digital ones. The manual focus can also be tough to work but it isn't too bad.This is an excellent camera. I would recommend it over the digital ones just because you get a lot more features for your money and the quality of the picture isn't all that different.
Well... never had a problem with it. It's fast and allows for a couple thousand images. What more would you want from a little card like that?! Love the "Frustration-Free Packaging" too!
This package arrived fine, as always before through Amazon. I've had good luck with my Epson PictureMate "Dash" PM260 and also the used one I bought from E-Bay. It might take two or three tries - if the machine has been sitting a long time to get a good picture.Once this is accomplished, your pictures should look great. I haven't even bothered getting any developed commercially for over a year now. So simple doing this at home! I'm a beginner and use the free Picasa 3 and have been real happy with my setup.
These are GREAT headphones. People are right about these not having much thump to the bass, but it is definitely there. The only real trouble I have with this set is that they are really warm on your ears. This doesn't really take away from the experience, and I guess it is to be expected with full over-the-ear headphones. The other problem I foresee is the durability of the headphones. I have not run into a problem yet but I plan to be very careful with these in the future.
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.
When I first set the frame up I was very happy. It's nice and large and not to difficult for me to operate. I like the resolution too. However, it seems that after about an hour or so of running it will freeze on a picture (distorting the photo by splitting it) and just lock up the frame. Only turning it on and off will let it work again. I called Westinghouse after trying all the fixes I could think of such as a different chip and reformatting my chip. It turns out, according to the tec I talked to, the frame is not suppose to support edited photos only RAW unedited jpg's! He told me if you run it though photoshop you should not us it on this frame! Who doesn't edit their photos? Why would I want to put a 12MB photo on my chip when I can use a much smaller and appropriately edited one? All my photos are run through PhotoShop. Seems like BS to me but there you have it. I'm not sure why it would run for a time then lock if the pics should not work, they should not work from the get go. They also said they don't get a lot of calls on this issue but I beg to differ. After doing an internet search it's obvious it's an issue for many people.
Cable failed after about 3 months of light use. Was plugged-in and unplugged a few times a month, coiled neatly after each use and never traveled. Wouldn't purchase again.
It took a bit to find true dead FM frequencies in the Denver area, but once they were set, the system works very will with my I-Pod. I like the free wire connection as my Cad had unusual angles on the cig. lighter and the units on a flex stand would not work. I am into audio books and the system works great.
Trust me, I just ordered my second set of these. Every one of the previous 30, every one, worked!! THAT'S AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!!!! If you need dual layer discs for the size DON'T HESITATE TO BUY THESE!!! Peace
My best friend got us these little shuffles from her company for $5 and for us it is perfect. I made this purchase right after getting it. I love it. This is the perfect portable stereo for me. The sound is fantastic.
With some hesitation, due to some negative reviews, I ordered this APC replacement battery for my APC UPS. I am glad to report that the replacement battery is in fact a genuine APC part. Through APC's website I was able to print out prepaid shipping labels for the old batteries, so that is a big plus to buying APC products as they take care of the recycling.
The Slingbox Pro is a dream come true for the road warrior who misses watching their home TV shows on the road (especially if you travel overseas). Once successfully configured, it works flawlessly. I also have it running at a full 30 fps on my Treo 700w on Verizon's EV-DO broadband network. JUST MAKE DARN SURE THAT YOUR ROUTER SUPPORTS UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) and that THE FEATURE IS TURNED ON BEFORE YOU TRY TO INSTALL THE SLINGBOX. If your router doesn't support UPnP, be prepared to spend several hours setting up your new Slingbox. It would be easier to just go out and buy a new router with UPnP (which is what I did). If you have UPnP, your new Slingbox will will probably take about ten minutes to set up. You will then have your identical home cable or satellite TV lineup available to you via a high-speed Internet connection (including WiFi) whenever and wherever you have your laptop.
Wanted a lens for low light no flash situations.Went to northern Europe and took 1250 pics with this lens & Nikon d40. All the museums and cathedrals are NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. Only had 4 out of focus,the rest were clear vivid & sharp as a tack. Did not experience any of the front or rear focus issues that were posted. The f 1.4 did its work and work it did. No problem autofocusing in low light. So if you have a d40 d40x or d60 this is the lens.Build quality is excellent.Makes a great package with the d40.
Super clear and robust. Just what I was wanting in a filter. Solid construction and quality glass. Done and done.
As the product title states, I purchased this for a customer's Dell Dimension L733R. She needed to upgrade the RAM a bit, and the system would only accept a total of 512 MB (256 MB per slot).The upgrade went perfectly. Installed the memory, powered up the box, and the memory was detected right away. I love it when upgrades are so effortless... they should ALL be that easy.
Its fits well and colour is good, & the main thing is it depend how u install i am satisfy.
Simple review; I LOVE IT! Believe me, I looked all over the internet, looked at all those Youtube reviews etc etc. This is what I found and what I purchased. It 's the best!. Buy it, no hassle, easy to use, comes in a handy bag with all the goodies. The steady view (IS) is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It 's like a digital camera that you focus.
I bought this mouse because I work with a laptop at work and wanted to get an external mouse. The mouse requires 4 AAA rechargeable batteries but only came with 2. I bought a pack of rechargeable batteries, put 2 in the base and 2 in the mouse as instructed. Everyday when I booted up my computer I had to press the connect buttons on the bottom of the base and mouse to sync them up. What a pain! I wrote to Adesso's customer service and the response I got was so lame the person obviously didn't even read what I had painstakingly taken the time to write. I threw the mouse in a desk drawer and bought a new one. I just came across the mouse and decided I'd try it on my home computer--thinking it might have had something to do with my laptop. Same problem! This Adesso mouse is now going to add to a local landfill!
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.
Easy to set up. Worked straight out of the box. Kept me from having to climb up in my Mom's attic. I don't know about voice quility but it works great if you need to hook up a Dish receiver to a phone line.
I own the Nuvi 660 which comes with a bunch of bells and whistles that I don't use or need and I consequently selected the 250W when looking for another Garmin to give as a gift (also what I would purchase for myself with hindsight). The 250W is half the price of the 660 and it contains all the major features I wanted / needed (and, in particular, was wide screen format which I really like). I do, however, wish Garmin sold a 300 series in wide screen format - this would be even more ideal since the 300 series has text to speech, which is the only "nice to have" from my 660 that I would have liked to see on the 250W. The other 660 perks (bluetooth, mp3 player, traffic receiver, etc.) are not worth paying twice as much (in my opinion) as what you pay for the 250W. Most importantly, my gift was extremely well received and I have created yet another Garmin lover that doesn't know how they previously lived without.
i have not gotten my logitech cordless access duo optical keyboard yet that i ordered but i have searched over the whole web about it! for you who think that you have to get a recharable mouse becuase the recharable mouses last only about 2 days untill you have to recharge it again! the battery ones like this modle last mre then 3 months! so what do you think cost more using the eletricity to recharge one that exspansive then one that runs one battery because you have to buy the charging base or would you rather spend 70 cents on 2 aa batteries. the keyboard batteries last over a year! i do not know about the comfort of this keyboard although it looks very comfortable, once i get my iteam i wil write anther review aslo for thoses who dont think amazon has fast free shipping it does!the day it was shipped from californa i think, it arrived here that same day in connecticut its at the ups place right now...hopefully ill get it today so i can write anther review =)
This is a great high quality filter with high quality lens and threads. Arrived quickly and without any hassle from Adorama I'm very happy with the purchase!
I purchased this camera for my Dad for fathers day. The main reasons for the purchase were:1) A &quot;Smiley Face&quot; mode - The &quot;smiley face&quot; is the symbol on the camera to select full automatic exposure. My parents want to take snapshots not worry about the exposure settings2) Ability to use a variety of batteries - the camera accepts a Lithium Ion rechargable battery pack, AA rechargable batteries and AA alkaline cells. if they're traveling and don't have recharged batteries, then alkaline AA batteries can get them through in a pinch3) size / portability - it's a small camera - the length and width is about the size of a credit card and the depth is about an inch or so. It's more compact than the Canon Elph series or Nikon Coolpix. If the camera is too bulky, the won't carry it and use it.4) Price - even though it is a 4 Megapixel camera, it is priced in line with the 3 megapixel offerings from Canon, Nikon and Minolta. I bought it from Costco for $279 and that included the Li On recharger, a 64Megabyte SD card, and several rechargeable batteriesI had the opportunity to try it out with my parents to make sure that it worked and ensure they could use it. Here's what we found:Picture Quality - Picture quality is good for snapshots, it's a little soft relative to other 4 megapixel offerings, but certainly better than 3 megapixels. The color balance is good and the pictures are sharp. We had the pictures printed at Walgreens and one could not tell that it was from a digital cameraFlash performance - the flash is a typical flash for a compact camera - not great, but usable. It has a range of about 10 -12 feetCycle time - the camera is not the fastest - it takes a few seconds to cycle up and down between shots. It is about the same as many of the other digital cameras I have used. I think Canon SD 110 and Minolta Xg are definitely quickerProgram Modes - The &quot;Smiley Face&quot; mode does a great job of exposure settings. It truly is set and forgetBattery performance - we got about 25 shots on a set of AA alkaline batteries, using flash for all pictures and using the LCD as a viewfinderConstruction - the stainless steel housing feels solid and makes it easy to hold withuot shaking the cameraIn general, the camera is great for the price. It is not as good as other 4 megapixel cameras I have used, but the camera's low price means that it should really be compared with 3 megapixel cameras, in which case it is a great value. The issues with the camera are typical with other point and shoot cameras in this size range.
First, you should consider the P200 which adds a few bells and whistles (and might be had cheaper). I ended up with a P-150 anyways for a couple of reasons: 1) Sony has not announced an underwater housing for the P200 and 2) The larger LCD may result in poorer battery performance.I've had the P-150 for a few weeks now and have taken a few hundred pictures. It replaced a Fuji Finepix 4900 because I found myself wanting a more compact camera. The Fuji took great pictures, but I didn't take it with me very often because of it's bulk, and the Sony offered the same manual modes that I found myself using on the Fuji.I'm very happy with the camera, though it did take some getting used to to operate optimally for low light shots.The pros:1) Extremely small size but well designed and easy to hold2) Extremely fast camera; startup and shutter lag are much improved over many other cameras. Not as good as a film (or even digital) SLR, but definitely better then most digicams. Action / motion shots are much easier to accomplish.3) Great battery life4) All the essential controls are available (9 scene modes, program auto exposure, manual, automatic, etc); great movie mode (640x480 at 30fps)5) Focus assist lamp to help low light shots6) Excellent optics & macro modeCons:1) No manual whitebalance (look to the P-200)2) Questionable decisions for low light automatic pictures (see below).3) Proprietary memory stick media (not a concern if you already have memory sticks or don't have an existing investment in another format)To specifically address some other users concerns about blurry pictures. I believe this is primarily due to a couple poor decisions on Sony's part, but there are simple workarounds. First, the shutter speed will go as low as 1/40 for indoor shots with flash. This is simply too slow for most people (myself included) to hold such a tiny camera steady. Works fine with a tripod and if you take care to brace yourself and the camera, but not a good choice for candid indoor snapshots. The second probable cause of the blurriness is the multipoint autofocusing. This is well described in the manual and easy to change to center autofocus in anything but full automatic mode, but it can result in weird focal points. The workaround I use is to shoot most of the time in "P" mode rather then the green automatic mode, leaving everything set to auto but changing focus mode to center. For low light shots, I often change to "manual" mode and simply select a more appropriate shutter speed (1/60 or 1/80 and appropriate aperature).
This looks good and works well for about 6 months. Sony has a repair/exchange program that makes fixing it more expensive than what you will originally pay. Undependable throw away quality!
I've used this printer for a few client projects now, and it hasn't disappointed. When working from home, this printer is a great home option that delivers excellent quality prints and photos. This is my first "investment" printer, and it is certainly a step up from my old HP all-in-one. Super easy installation for Mac users, as well. Just download the Snow Leopard drivers from the Epson site and five minutes later you're ready to go.PROS: Excellent print quality, and stays pretty true to screen colors (not perfect, but as good as one can expect from a home computer). Easy installation, despite the other reviews (and I'm a technophobe, so if I can do it, anyone can!). Printing is very, very consistent when printing multiple copies. Excellent for graphics and photograph printing. This printer can also handle large sizes and different paper qualities, from photos to card stock to art papers.CONS: None that I can think of, other than the inks do get expensive. As such, I would not recommend this printer for everyday stuff. The printer does not come with a cable, so you'll need to buy one if you don't already have one.RECOMMENDATION: Use Epson papers with this printer---it does make a huge difference. If you use "normal" printing paper, you'll get disappointing results.
Hey all you electronics fans- read this carefully before you decide to purchase this item. This appears to be a great little boombox- with the panasonic name and everything and all the features- like you get a remote with it. However, i've mostly bought Aiwa stereos and boomboxes my whole life and so in comparison to the quality of Aiwa which was all i really had to go on, i gave this product only 2 stars. Its ok IF your not concerned with crystal clear sound quality. And the other thing i didn't like is that it only goes so loud...and i wanted it louder! Remote was ok, but keys were fairly tiny &amp; a little hard to see. I decided to ship this one back and compare Aiwa to sony, and although i love Aiwa, i found the best and most powerful sound i've ever heard from the Sony CFD-ZW755. You WON'T be disappointed, believe me. I am the biggest skeptic there is when it comes to quality and sound. I'd rethink this one if i were you.
Great results. Never a problem. Bought the PocketWizard module, which also works great.
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....
Color prints from E mail or web pages are great, vivid and bright. However, it is extremely slow to print (ads claim up to 18ppm) The copy function sucks, on copy function; poor quality copies taking up to 2 minutes, the scan is fast but requires going into Applications and starting Epson Scan every time then to print out is forever.
The styling is nice, usage is dead simple, and it makes a fine cup of coffee. what more could you ever want? The price is right too.
A real loser. Hard to put on or get off, too flexible (or flimsy) to use the belt clip, ugly as sin. Get a good, hard case if you want protection and something that wears well. This was a waste of money.
The memory card has worked great with no problems and how nice it is to have all that storage for your pictures and videos.
First off, I can only say that if you would like a Multi-Function printer (MFC), where it is possible to be able to print, fax, scan and copy, this should be a very good option.I have been using Brother since 2004, when I purchased the DCP-100 sans fax. I never had any problems with that machine, but I needed an upgrade fo networking possibities at my home office.Let me just say that of the machines I looked at out there, this one had the most features for the money.Installation is very easy. Just hook up the ethernet cable (for a LAN printer) and install the software. That was it! No muss, no fuss. This is the way good technological products are supposed to work! I installed the software package on each computer and it is installed to be able to use. In fact, the software makes the printer the default printer automatically. Again, ease of use is key here.Some have mentioned a noticeable power draw. That is true, but it is noticeably less that my older DCP-1000. I noticed a very slight power draw. Also, I don't believe this machine is any nosier than any other printer out there. All printers make noise, this is no more remarkable in that aspect. Also, the physical footprint of this machine is also smaller than my older printer, and with the fax contained inside, I freed up much more deskspace.The fax aspect is terrific. Can easily do broadcast faxes (faxes to more than one number at a time), and the fax is extremly quick. So much so , I had to get a transmission report to ensure faxes were sent (of course they were). And the menu is very straightforward to navigate! Again, another ease of use issue in favor of this machine.The scan option is also good (not great) with the included Paperport software. Works well, but not the main reason I purchased the machine so no real basis on which to compare. It seems better than my older DCP-1000 machine.Since 1993, I have owned an HP, a Canon and now two Brothers. In my opinion, the Brother MFC is a superior product. I would also say that I tried a print server with my DCP-1000. Getting a networked printer (with LAN ethernet access) is much easier and less cumbersome. I had to do nothing to use the printer, AND instead of reserving the printer as the Print Server requests, this thing just spools the jobs.One last thing that impresses me. This machine, is much more basic looking (read slick looking) that my older machine, and holds 250 sheets inside the printer. Also, the print jobs comes out of a slot and can sit there. No more sheets overflowing onto the floor.All in all, I cannot say enough about this first-class machine. For a home-office or small business it is really a bargain considering the options and it is indeed a superior product.
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've heard great things about Shure in the past, so I decided to buy a pair of the E2c ear buds. It took me more than 30 minutes to find a decent adapter so the buds would stay in my ear. After that, my ear was sore and they still didn't want to stay put. After putting them in, I connected my MP3 player to them and was terribly disappointed by the sound. The high frequencies were OK, but the mid and low tones were completely absent. I adjusted the EQ on my MP3 player and the sound was not improved. I'm not sure if these things just need to be placed inside of the ear, touching the ear drum, or they are not designed for full range sound.They are not worth the money and I'd not recommend this product. The case is also a piece of junk. The cord is not easily wound around to contain them. Very poor design, but I guess the size is the only good thing about it.
I hate this plastic crappy base with metal screws. It has problems with the 580 EX II. The weight of the flash will cause it to crack in the middle. I go through one of these a month. Some months I'm able to piece together parts from two broken bases to make one cord. Canon needs to make a stronger version for the professional market so it can hold the Canon flashes without breaking.
I was reluctant to buy a DVD player, but this one really kicks! Buy it if you have the opportunity.
The Etymotic ER-4P/PT are high-quality, audiophile-grade IEMs (in-ear monitors) with a more accurate and defined sound stage than many other more expensive IEMs, e.g. Shure SE530/535, Westone 4/4R, Triple.Fi 10 Pro, Sennheiser IE80. The only difference between the P and PT versions is that the PT comes with a compliance graph and some slightly different tips -- they're intended for professional use, while the ER-4P are intended for personal use.These IEMs have exceptional mids and highs. While some find the bass lacking, I believe it is very precise. If you are concerned about the bass, I would suggest either opting for the ER-4S/B or buying new so that you can return them if needed.One disclaimer worth noting, especially if these are your first IEMs is to try out the different ear tips even if the first ones fit well because the bass can vary depending on the tips used. It will also take some adjustment time to get used to the lows, as well as how the sound is reproduced with your body movement.
I really liked because has good capacity, is strong made and you can used with or without the wheels. Also is very good finished and the cheaper price on web for the same quality product. Highly recommended.
Barbie Bloombox BAR201 Portable CD Boombox with AM/FM RadioWhen we recieved the Bloom Box we thought we would try it out to see if it works and the CD player is broken!!!I will have a very UNHAPPY child on xmas day!!The box looked worn and maybe opened at some point. We no longer have any paper work to send it back and get a new one. So I guess we are stuck with a Barbie radio that I could have paid 10 dollars for!! Not a good experience!!
I bought this as a "workgroup" printer for work - i.e. it prints about 750 pages per day, every day. Many problems.1) Reliability. First few months, works fine - no paper jams. But after a few months, the paper handling mechanisms wear out, and are UNREPAIRABLE. "Registration Roller" jams become more and more frequent, and are a pain to clear. Xerox denies that this type of jam is even possible. They sent me a brand new replacement printer.The new printer is having the SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. Xerox (to their credit) sent techs out 9 times, and promptly, and they replaced every part which COULD be replaced, but the Registration Roller jams continued. Xerox seemed stumped. My only guess is that they didn't TEST this printer for longevity.2) Print quality is mediocre at best. Text looks awful - different colors bleeding outside each letter, unless you print in "Greyscale" mode, which sort of defeates the purpose of a color printer. Photographs print OK for a laser printer - there's some banding, but I've never seen photos printed from OTHER laser printers, to compare it to.3) As another reviewer mentioned, it does indeed "not print" sometimes. I have it connected via Ethernet. Often, the print job just never gets through, and the computer displays "communication error".To be fair, here are some pros:-Very fast. So fast, in fact, I get paper cuts if other people are printing!-Very quiet, for a color laser. The toners don't move, which helps.-Loading toner is easy, and can be done in literally 8 seconds.-Web-management tools and built-in email server (to send status emails) are useful.This printer I think is fine for small-quantity printing (maybe 100 sheets per day), but I'd avoid it like the plague for workgroups or mission-critical uses.-KM
The Canon 5000F scanner provides high quality scans at a reasonable price. Being a professional photographer and newspaper cartoonist for 15 years, I've worked with numerous scanner models ranging from HP and Epson to even Microtek units. Yet, for the price, Canon outperforms them all with a "print-perfect" optical resolution of 2400x4800 dpi.I mostly use the scanner for digitalizing my artwork at a resolution of 1200dpi at an output scale of 100%. The scans appear crisp and clear with well-defined gray tones and contrast levels. Given the ease of the scanning software, it's simple to make a slight adjustment during the pre-scan to change the contrast and brightness to fit your needs.Also, the Canon 5000F is a well-built unit. All low-priced scanners consist of a plastic body for weight purposes, however, the Canon 5000F employs a solid and sturdy drive unit to guide the movement of the lamp carriage.I previously bought the HP Scanjet 3970 because of its attractive price, but I also quickly discover its cheap construction, worthless 3-month warranty and its loose connections. Thankfully, I was able to return it for a refund.At work, I used an Epson 2400 scanner, a comparable unit, that fell apart from the hinges inward. The Epson 2400 could not reproduce the color of photographs as naturally as the Canon 5000F. When scanning grayscale images, the Epson 2400 also could not detect gray tones as well as the Canon unit.The Canon 5000F wonderfully reproduces the color of photographs and slides when I scan images to be posted on the web. However, for scanning negatives or slides, I use a film scanner to achieve the best results. When scanning negatives on a flatbed scanner, the machine must scan the images at a higher resolution than you intend to print. For example, scanning at 2400dpi will magnify the negative image and allow for decent printing at 600-1200dpi.For beginners or professionals, the Canon 5000F provides excellent results at a reasonable price. There's very little difference in scanning speeds when a person scans an image at high resolutions, because we're talking about an image file 40MB or bigger. I haven't seen where the flimsy HP or Epson models scanned any faster than the Canon models. After all, if you want quality, be patient. It might take 1-2 minutes for a 2400dpi scan of a picture, but you should be pleased with the results.For the best color reproduction, clarity and construction, I highly recommend the Canon 5000F.Note: The Canon LiDE series of slim scanners also provide decent results, but they use a different method of scanning than the Canon 5000F in order to make the scanner 1.5 inches tall. The Canon LiDE series use LEDs for the light source and a contact image sensor (CIS) to capture the scanned image. This system, given the material you're scanning, might not provide you with the color tones you're seeking in order to print large photographs.Instead, the Canon 5000F uses the traditional cold cathode lamp as the light source and a CCD as the scanner element which still provides the best color and grayscale reproduction.Enjoy!
Wishing with a passion that HP would unstick my HP 945 digital camera lens! Get it right! But, HP states they are not going to even try to repair these cameras anymore. The camera is being discontinued. How sad. I loved this camera. The look and style made me feel like a professional photographer even though I know little about cameras especially digital cameras. This camera remind me of the days when I was a child watching the "old" photographers. But, I guess all good things must come to an end. I have tried 3 HP 945 cameras to no avail. I have had the 3rd one for about two months, used it 1.5 times and KABOOM! the system locked up on me. The first one, the live view died. The second one, it blurred my vision. The third one, just froze with lens extended. HP will only say they will exchange it for a HP707. But what they don't seem to realize is that I am losing an additional $200 investment. Seems I can't win for losing. Now, you make your own decision about this HP 945 Digital Camera purchase. If HP gave me a fourth one that really, really worked in exchange for my 3rd, I'd take it. But it does not look like it's going to happen.
There were several center speakers to choose from, and within my price range, they all looked good. The one I first chose was undeliverable, so I chose this slightly more expensive INFINITY model. It turned out to be a case of Fortuna, goddess of chance, giving me a break, for a change. Fast delivery. Perfect condition on arrival. Easy hook-up, and flashy first demonstration. But, what showed up through many playings of many kinds of music and Vids, is the remarkable clarity and presence of the speaker. No distortion at all, at even high volume. The sound for both voice and insrumental music is remarkable. Although all the components in my system are of good quality and have outstanding sound, this component stands out as the star of the ensemble. Am I pleased with the purchase? Are you kidding?
I just replaced my worn out Panasonic cordless with this one. I love not having to drag a cord across tablecloths - and I can actually steam wrinkles out away from the ironing board! Great product!
I'll just confirm and add a little bit to what everyone else has said about these truly great speakers. They sound great, first and foremost. They feel very solid, like they are made entirely of metal (a good thing!). In fact, while many systems sport satellite speakers weighing around 2 pounds (USA), these weigh closer to 3 pounds.The image on the Amazon page for these speakers does not do them at all justice! The base speaker is very big, looks like a fine price of furniture, and could possible sub as a side-table (but don't do it...hehe)!I have mine connected to a Denon AVR-1908 receiver. I mention this because it took me a few days to figure the best setup for these speakers, and I want to mention some pointers. My receiver allows choosing between 'small' and 'large' when it comes to the front, back, and center speakers. For these speakers, set them all to 'small'.But, most importantly, be sure the sub-woofer is turned on on your receiver! I used the system for a couple of days before I realized the bass speaker was not on! That's because the front speakers were set to 'large', so they took up the task of filling in the missing bass (so it was hard to notice the bass wasn't on). I figured out how to turn the bass on in the receiver, and - WHOA! - the entire room shook!Which brings me to a special pointer - you can tell if the bass speaker is getting a signal by the COLOR of the light on top! If it is off, there is no power. If it is yellow, it is on, but no signal (or too low a signal to register if low volume). Blue means on and there is a signal!So, in conclusion, these speakers are awesome for the price! Speaking of which, the price of Amazon fluctuates for this item more than the stock market! I have seen it go up and down on the same day as much as fifty or even two hundred dollars! So monitor the price and strike when it is low (I got mine for LESS than four hundred dollars!).
This ink is always promising; the price is great! It's cheaper to order it through Amazon than to drive the ten minutes it takes to pick it up at the office supply store.
The quality of the print and color on this paper is pretty good. The paper separates and falls apart upon 1 or for sure 2 folds. I bought the paper for the purpose of separating each sheet panel and getting 3 separate panels from each sheet so it worked O.K. for my purpose. If I had bought the paper for a true 3 fold brochure, I would have been extremely upset and would probably have returned the item. DO NOT buy this product for printing a brochure.
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!!!!!
I just Bought this camera today and so far it is the simpleist one I have ever saw to use. I have not Printed anything from it yet but it should be Great. I do not know why some people have said that you can't turn off the auto focus because you can it is the button on the top next to the flash symbol.The battery issue is the only thing that worries me.I have looked for an affordable Digital Camera for some time now and this is it most 2.1 MP cameras are well over $200.00 and 4.3 MP cameras are mostly $500.00 this one will do till I can afford to get one of them.
I have owned the camera for just 6 months, and took good care of it. The lens stopped working and Canon will not give it warranty service, even though I registered the product, because I have lost the original receipt.They claim registration is only for software updates and prodcut recalls. However, I was never informed of the camera's firmware upgrade and had to find it myself on their website.I would not recommend any Canon camera. I have several cameras, includung digital that are much older and have received rough treatment in the wilds of Alaska. I have never owned a camera as fragile as the Powershot Pro1 and am severly disappointed in Canon's failure to stand behind their products.
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.
Tthe sound quality of Altec Lansing's iM600 is fantastic, and I was pleased that the iPod Nano adapter worked well, because I had a bad experience with an Emerson unit's adapter that did not work at all, and that unit sounded terrible. There are a couple things bad about the AL iM600: One, the clock/alarm system integrated to the iPod was awful. If you set the alarm on the iPod, you had to leave the iM600 on, and there was a low, but distinct hum which kept you from falling asleep. The other thing is the remote. Supposedly, a battery is supposed to be provided, but in ours, there was none, and there was no instructions in the manual saying what size battery belonged in there. There's a lot of quarter-sized batteries that would appear to fit, and if guess wrong, you can ruin the remote.
For the price and PRIME shipping and Amazon customer service this competes with monoprice fare without the shipping wait and price.It registers as a gigabit connection on the switch and the rudimentary bandwidth-test function on the device I'm running this to shows equal value to cat6 purchased from monoprice.
Sets up easy without using disc. Batteries last a long time. USB receiver fits easily into the mouse when transported
Despite dramatic language in the manual to the contrary, this unit works fine for me with the telephone answering machine on a different floor. In fact, I've owned brother mfc's for 10 years,in two different residences, and they always work fine in TAD mode without it connected directly. I e-mailed brother, and they said that they are aware will work in this configuration, but some may have problems, so they won't guarantee it. Very strange.
I sne this one back as it is not Copatible with Mac OS. I called and they said they had no need to offer Mac compatibility. A refreshing candor but a loss of a sale.
Works fine for me , the price is right for this item. I've only used it a few times so far but it does the trick on a bright sunny day now I can get more detail in my photos.
Product is exactly as stated. Typical Sony quality - superb. Very good pliable fit over the ear with good sound.Good buy.
This 'IZ' what I was looking for...Sound that bypasses my "Great Sound Card" and Processed thru my 'BETTER' Yamaha Receiver...200GB Hard Drive gives me HIGH VOLUME availability...MP3, DVD and anything I record onto the HD(Even OLD Vinyl Records). Truely AMAZING Quality with Music Match Software. Endless MUSIC. The Ultimate Juke Box...I can finally store ALL my AUDIO CDz away.This became about a 10 minute project with my 12 year old. Totally easy, my 6 year old could have done by himself! ANALOG RCA connection works fine, with AudioFile Cables. If you get a HUM, a $10 Ground Loop Isolator, thru [local store] fixes that easily. We eventually went the TOSlink Optical~ BINGO, quality went up and is BETTER than CD. Auxillary Input in Receiver/Amp is the connection I use, from USB1.1 into PC. WinXP reads plug & play...Inclosed DVD Software is as simple. Music Match Jukebox, is the Software I use for all the files...Have tried all & still remains the BEST. Constant Upgrades and getting close to STUDIO Recording Standards. I am 50 Sump'n and a Neofite Techi...Grand Pa, this is EVEN 4U!
These are well-constructed and reliable. Don't waste your money on expensive cables. I bought six of these and use them to connect my receivers, satellite boxes, Blu-rays, and TVs. They all work perfectly.
The best bag I have used so far. Holds an enormous amount of stuff--I use it for my laptop and tons of psychological tests and files I need to take around on site. Plenty of compartments. I've over-stuffed it and contrary to some other reviews, the zippers are fine and the handle does click and lock into place properly on mine. It also rolls very easily even with a ton of weight in it. Very pleased...I have now used this bag for two years in every conceivable kind of weather, dragged it through snow in northern Vermont, dropped the handle in clumsiness as I tripped over my own feet etc. I still keep it overstuffed and throw it carelessly in the back of my car. And it is going strong! This is one terrific purchase. I've never had a bag last this long and be this trouble free.
It's auto detection feature is a big plus. I happen to need for connecting one additional switch. All I need to do is plugging in the regular Ethernet cable and the new switch works right away. The housing of this switch is solid and the prices is reasonable.
It's a really good keyboard. Its got a sturdy metal frame around the outside that really make you feel like you have something under you. Adjustable light and light brightness is really convenient and looks sweet. Really good price too. Keys feel light under your fingers and are really smooth but feel sturdy as well. I RECOMMEND!
I have had no problem with this memory card. recorded stuff is dumped on my hard drive and than erased from the card. I don't know how a memory card can be much better. Is there a faster speed memory card I don't know. I think the thirty something I paid is about right. I can't see spending much more for a little more speed, this works just fine. not much else to say.have a nice day.
I couldn't find a single channel in my area (D.C. Metro) that worked with this transmitter. At best, it sounded like I was listening to a radio station through a lot of static. I use my iPod to listen to audio books in the car which was not possible using the Air Play.
This is the second one I owned. It has excellent FM stereo sound and light weight. I will enjoy it for the next few years.
This product worked great for 3 months then it got zapped and the volume controls no longer worked. Even when I turned my iPod nano volume off the music was blaring.Look for something else.
Purchased this printer just over one year ago. One printer head already had to be replaced, and this printer doesn't even get daily use - certainly not heavy use. Both the yellow and red heads have ceased printing altogether - great if you live in a black and blue world. Not very pleased at all with this printer. I purchased this based on all of the other reviews - maybe I got the one lemon.
Bought this for a trip to Europe (Netherlands) and it worked perfectly without any kinks. I am quite pleased with my purchase.
No need to pay more these Tripp Lite cables are great. I bought 2 different lengths for 2 printers and they both work great.
HP has combined great hardware with display and ergonomics into beautiful notebooks. They have mastered efficiency with lower costs and have engineerd a terrific product. Other than it being a bit on the heavy side, it's a strong powerhouse laptop/desktop. By the way, I agree that ANY customer service (mostly all telephone now) being dumped overseas to where you can't even understand or be understood by anyone, is a great travisty of many manufacturers. Other than that I would highly recommend HP laptops (2 of my friends have them also); especially now that you can get them alot cheaper than you could 3 months ago.
I love this scanner! I got it over a year ago and it is still working strong. I got it for the ADF feature. I use the ADF with Acrobat Writer. Very rarely does the ADF jam and when it does its due mostly to user error. When it does jam it does not eat the paper and it&#65533;s easy to correct. The software that comes with it is simple to use. Make sure your computer has loads of memory if you plan on scanning anything over 600dpi. I&#65533;ve also used this to archive photos taken on the job and it does a great job at that. I don&#65533;t suggest buying this scanner if your main requirement is film or slides. For that you should get a dedicated machine. I&#65533;ve used with USB and SCSI. SCSI is faster but usually I don&#65533;t notice the difference unless I&#65533;m scanning over 600 dpi. The only bad thing I can say about this machine is that it can be noise. Good luck.
The ink is great and easy to use, but it runs out quickly and is expensive.
It was easy to mount and the Airport Extreme fits perfectly. It's well constructed for its purpose and not noticeable.
I received this card since 2 days and I am using it with a Canon XSI. I consider it performing very well: fast transfer of photos to the PCs, smooth shoot in continuous mode with the XSI, the memory is very quickly erased...Of course other cards will perform the same and better but I am not sure this will justify the price difference. I prefer to save some extra $ and buy either a second card or some accessories for my cameraI recommend it!
Will not work with a MacBook Pro. Looks good, but when i first tried it it brings an error message that it is using too much power and the computer shuts off that port. Tweaky.. Disappointing as I need to cool my computer....Keep looking...
I purchased this item for my daughter as a Christmas gift it did not work right from the minute she used it would turn itself off randomly even though it was fully charged, she could not view her song list while a song was playing and the plug is smaller than all other mp3 players so you have to either buy an adapter or only use with ear phones provided we retuned it and bought a Sandisk sdmx4-2048 it works great suggest you do the same and avoid the hassle
As a musician, I care about the quality of sound, I have a single flat speaker from Brookstone which is very flat and space saving for traveling, I like this speaker but it uses 3 AAA batteries which live only a few hours.I wanted to get battery free speakers, and the USB powered speakers are a good option to go with.These speakers surprised me with their loudness, in a 400 square feet area I need to use maybe half of the volume, and the sound is very nice, clear and crisp. You can not go wrong with these. They give life to my music and any sound. Don't expect to have the strong sub woofer bass, but you will hear and get the beat of the music very loud and nice as well of course with the high notes as well.The only thing that accrue is that SOMETIMES ONLY the volume buttons on the speakers don't change the volume, I think it has to do with the laptop itself or the communication protocol between the laptop and the USB, so some times the volume changes nicely by pushing these buttons, and sometimes pushing the buttons wont do anything. Then I use the laptop volume control and Still enjoying great clear sound, the issue with the volume might be from my laptop, I can not tell for sure since I did not hooked the speakers to another laptop, so you might not have this issue at all with your laptop... I would recommend to anybody to try these speakers even without using the volume at all, Bottom line; I would buy them again for the great sound they have. The traveling case is effective as well for keeping them safe on the road.
I bought this camera before Amazon had it (sorry, folks) and was really astonished at the quality of the images. I printed them at 5x7 size with a standard HP printer (not photo, or anything special), and was more than just pleased.No problems with camera shake -- a real consideration with very light cameras -- and extremely easy to pocket, with no worries about dust on the lens or viewfinder, they're both covered when the shell is closed.It's worth the money, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy this.
I bought this camcoder 1 month back and am totally satisfied with the quality of the video - even which are taken indoors on cloudy days.
So I purchased this on the 22nd of July and now it is 25th. It just arrived 10:30am. First off I was not expecting it to arrive today. So the excitement of it turning up earlier is always great! Thank you Cubeternet!!! So I purchased this unit because my Acer 17' laptop is overheating considerably. I've seen my processor get up to 80C. This is a very big concern for me! So i hooked up a fan for a desk and layed it on it's side and elevated my computer to allow the cool air to help cool it down. Sitting idle it used to be around 55C and when i got out a fan and hooked it up it was sitting idle at 45-48C. Well I bought this laptop cooler because i was sick of having this fan blowing on it. So right now my computer is sitting idle at 48C and when i load the processor it gets up to 56-58C. I think this was a good purchase but im going to put to the test.I think this was a good purchase and will last me long. I like the fact that it is a open back so if the fans fail i can replace them. I am thinking about maybe purchasing another one and adding bigger fans to the unit to see how well performance is.I am happy with this unit and i think it will keep my computer lasting longer! I think most of the money you spend is towards the aluminum casing.Thank you Cubeternet. I would defiantly recommend this unit to anyone who wants a to keep their computer running longer, living a longer life, and staying cooler.
Nikon Coolpix S series Deluxe Leather Case may come in more than one flavor. The one on the site today has no "Coolpix" metal logo on the front, so it may be different from the one I got - maybe the difference is the vendor, this one is not the same as the one I ordered from. In any case, the description is EXACTLY the same, and my s60 fits in it with no problems at all. It's simple, and not 5 star only because of the belt issues discussed by others, but what do you want for this low price?PS During the time it took me to type this, the image changed from no logo to with logo. Wonder why?
Pros: The unit is solidly constructed, has a good feel and is extremely simple to use. Plug it into your PC's USB port and drag MP3s onto the hard drive symbol that appears in your Windows Explorer. The backlit LCD screen is very easy to readCons: The included headphones are flimsy, cheap and sound horrible.
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.
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.
Was looking like a fairly good piece of kit until had an urgent requirement to scan at the same time as running out of ink. Now cant do anything until I replace the ink cartridges. Absolutely disgusted with it. How can it not let me scan just because it has no ink. Last time I checked ink is not a requirement of a scanner.
Bought the Bose portable first but returned it for the iM600. The Bose does have superior sound (it certainly should at $400!!) but it's only noticeable at or near full volume. The iM600 does have some distortion if you push the volume to the max. But factor in the FM radio and the iM600 is a much better buy. Only consider the Bose if you like your music loud or you will be using it often outside where you may need more volume.
sound great, very comfortable do what they are supposed to do. i use them for mixing music and the sound field is pretty accurate--when i play the music on different systems i feel the mix remained consistent.
I love these little radios. We tested them in the car (one stayed in a wooded park while the other drove around town). Estimated 3 miles before we hit even the smallest amount of static. The only thing I would recommend is a handsfree headset so you can ride bikes, etc without having to hold anything. I read the other reviews before buying mine and they had a great influence. All are true except the pesky annoyance everyone talks about with the &quot;push to talk&quot; button. I personally can't find anything wrong with it. I just hold it differently. The microphone where you talk into is NOT located directly below the button, but off to the side, almost on the edge of the radio. The only weight of these little buggers is from the three AA. Basically, put three AA batteries in your hand and that is a simulation of what these radios feel like. I can't wait to try them skiing and hiking. We have played like kids on them for over a week now and haven't gotten tired of them. I would buy them all over again if I had to. Definately worth buying- don't look any where else (believe me I looked and looked)
I was hoping that the extremely low price would not affect the picture quality but I dove in anyway. Works perfect. Can't ask for anymore out of a cable
Not much to say for cables except a few important things. It connects well and fits tight. No noise or static introduced by the cable itself, it is flexible and not stiff. Pretty much does everything I thought it should when I bought it. No complaints.
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.
My filter arrived dirty, and with a piece of paint stuck to the glass. Considering the extra expense of ordering a supposed high quality item, if I could rate this item a -1 I would.
This case has worked great with my Z22. I typically keep 4 cards in it along with a little cash. The "lipstick holder" works great for holding flash drives. The mirror is a little distorted, but can still be used to apply lipstick. The strap makes it easy for me to pull the case out of my purse. And the case does not hinder my ability to use the Z22 in any way. I can easily turn it on, get to my stylus, etc. I can even recharge it while in the case. It has a nice soft feel on the outside and a rich chocolate color. I've had it for 8 months and it has held up well even though I am hard on wallets. I highly recommend it!
I go to school in California but I have no cable... what to do? Back at home on the east coast we have Verizon Fios with DVR and a Tivo... for $5 a month I rent another Verizon box that I have full control over---> I can control "on demand", TV, the DVR and the like and save about $50 a month. The quality is great on my laptop and the control is fantastic (controls consistently lag between 1-2 seconds though). I am still debating getting Slingplayer Mobile for my Treo 700p, but may decide against it... I am an engineering grad student; maybe I shouldn't have my TV EVERYWHERE... but just so you know, it's possible with slingbox pro if you should choose to do so ;-)
I needed to remotely use my cable box, in the basement, to control a bedroom TV 2 floors up.At first, I couldn't get this product to work consistently. I was using the remote that belongs to the cable box. It would work for a minute, then quit, then the next day work for 10', then quit again. Today, it wouldn't work at all.I had read reviews where some couldn't get it to work with their cable boxes and figured I was one of them. I was about to return it thinking that maybe it was defective?I decided to try putting the extender on a different TV (no cable box)using a different remote. It worked perfectly, which told me that it wasn't defective and that it was either the cable box or the cable remote that it didn't like.I took an old Phillips universal remote and "coded" it to the cable box. I then hooked up the extender to the cable box and it worked!NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:Many have returned this product because it didn't work a component, such as a cable box; thinking that the extender won't work with the cable box when actually it is the remote it doesn't like. Try using a different remote first.The extender works perfectly and brings up all the menus, etc., that my cable box remote does... from two story's up!
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.
I bought an Archos 604 to replace a busted iPod video. I used the iPod on my daily treadmill runs at the gym. I set it on the treadmill and was able to watch what I wanted instead of what was on the TV. Had it for 2-1/2 years before it died. Decided to try the 604 because of the larger screen size.Screen is great, interface is great, works great showing my shows. Not crazy about Archos Link software. And apparently you need to buy some other software from Archos to watch video podcasts, at least that is what I inferred, never got that far with it.Problem is that as I run I sweat and sweat gets on the device (happened to the iPod, too). After two runs, the sweat was behind the screen (disgusting, I know), and the screen was not usable. So I took it back.If you are not using it for that purpose, I think it is a great device. But because it was so bad at the use I had, I gave it one star.
Been using the card with my Pentax K10D. Works just fine. Not tried tomeasure speed or performance so no ideas about those.
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.
The card lasted about 3 months then just died. I'm disappointed considering the cost. When it was working it seemed to have better range than my builtin centrino web access card. I don't know if I got a lemon but now I have to check the warranty.
It's compact, charges quickly, and has different cables you can use depending on how you want to charge the batteries. The batteries have good contact, but are loose in the cradle.
This product is exactly what your ordering. Its a simple ethernet cord in what ever color you want. The wire clips are nicely covered by a piece of rubber/plastic. Dirt cheap compared to a retailer but high quality. Seller & product get my 5 stars
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.
Reviewer "michaeldavidsj" complains that he was expecting a more sophisticated remote control for this projector. "michaeldavidsj" would prefer a wireless remote (like that used for TV) rather than the standard hard-wired Kodak remote that is connected to the projector through an electrical cable terminating with a plug that must be plugged into the projector.IF "michaeldavidsj" had the wireless remote that he wants, he would have to divert his eyes from the picture on the screen, so that he could turn his body and aim the remote at it's receiver on the slide projector (in the dark) - every time he wanted to change to another slide. What a monumental distraction and inconvenience this would be for the projectionist when trying to enjoy a slide show at home! Fortunately, this procedure is not necessary with the standard hard-wired Kodak remote.Aiming a wireless remote for slide projection at home is different than for viewing TV. With TV, the viewer faces both the TV screen AND the receiver for the wireless remote on the TV. With slide projection in a typical room at home the projectionist/viewer faces the screen but almost never faces the receiver for the wireless remote on the projector, because the projectionist is viewing pictures on the screen and is often located to one side of the projector (except when sitting right behind the projector).A wireless remote is useful for a speaker/projectionist in a large room (such as an auditorium) when making a presentation to an audience, because in this case the speaker/projectionist faces the receiver for the remote on the projector while facing the audience. I would never purchase a wireless projector remote for any application other than such a presentation.
These headphones are excellent quality for the money. I have purchased 50-60 dollar headphones and they do not compare with the Jensen headphones. I have taken these headphones everwhere. They have even held up on 30-40 School Sports trips. That takes a lot. The bass and excellent quality. I would recommend this product for anybody that uses a discman alot, and they handle on your hears perfect.
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.
Prior to purchasing this, I made the stupid mistake of putting an expensive alpine amp into a Jeep that sees a good amount of water. After being exposed to water, the old amp was shot, so I looked for a cheap replacement, and found this. I can't comment much on the sound quality because nothing sounds good when you're driving a 20 year old soft top Jeep, but I can turn the music up loud enough to hear when on the highway with the top down. Plus, it's waterproof, so I can hose out the interior of my Jeep without worrying about damaging this which is mounted under the driver seat.
Works flawlessly with DirecTV hr24.I failed in my first setup attempt because I had the battery / transmitter backwards. Seems like a stupid thing but it is not and if you are not very careful you can make the same mistake. My guess is many of the people saying it doesn't work with DirecTV failed in the same way I did at first.Upon fixing that the unit works wonderfully. No delay between button presses and the unit installs out if the way with a very long ir transmitter emitter.I would highly recommend.Charge the batteries often comes with a spare) to prolong life.
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.
I've been trying to get a backlit keyboard for about a month now.I had always had good luck with Logitech, so I started with them. The G15 was too big, but the G110 seemed about right for me. I ordered that one but it kept flickering and cutting out on me about every 30 seconds. Logitech support told me that there was a problem with my USB hardware that couldn't support the G110 so I returned the keyboard.However, you don't want to hear about my failings with Logitech! As an alternative, I ordered the Eclipse II and haven't had any backlight or cutting-out problems with it at all. The keys feel great and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Saitek!
Like others have said this puppy is a dust and hair magnet. It attracts stuff like flies to honey. It is good stress relief in that I enjoy squishing it up in my hands when I am having a bad day. It does not seem to have much latex in it as it does not trigger my latex allergy. It is soft and squishy and it does add some bounce protection for when you drop or bang your player. That is not enough reason to buy this item so just say no. If you want to protect from scratches buy a skin sticker instead.
Some days it is better to just buy a good cable like this instead of putting your own ends on a bulk cable. Very reasonably priced and a quality product.
Good sound, but these do not stay on my ears. I like how they are structured, and they would be very comfortable if they would just be a little more secure. I definitely don't recommend these for running, but they would be okay for walking.
Great storage alternative for the home theatre. Set up takes time and effort. Excellent value for the consumer who has the patience for the initial set up.
For my purposes this is the best camera I could of bought. Pictures are crisp and vivid. Easy menu access well balanced.
I still cant beleive it. I am very happy with this purchase. I dont really look at it too often, so for me the only thing important is that it works perfectly for my 2 monitors.
I ordered these hoping to gain clarity and depth of sound stage. These are directional RCA's which I would think lowers the impedance on the analog signal. I hear HUGE difference in sound clarity, I find i don't turn the volume up as loud as I used to, the sound is great. I definitely recommend these cables to get the most out of your HIFI components.
As other reviewers have already talked about this camera, I want to give my comparisons.Olympus C8080- The best so far. 8MP, picture gives you complete details.Olympus E10-A best 4MP SLR digital camera.Olympus E20-5MP, but very slow.Olympus C5060-Very good, slow start.Olympus C5050-Great camera and slow, not so good for big prints.Olympus C700 - Good zoom, very good color, bad contrast.Olympus C3020-The best at 3MP, very good for small photo printsOlympus C4040-The best at 4MP cameras, but had some issues with skin colorsOlympus C50-Horrible focus and not happy withOlympus D510-Good camera for web photos, very poor color though.Olympus D360L-Good for web photos, no optical zoom.Nikon 990 & 995-The best 3MP camera but odd shapes.Nikon 3200- except the size of the camera, very disappointedCanon IS S1 - At 3MP and 10x optical zoom, this camera rocks.Canon S400 & S410-Good cameras, but you can not get the details of the subject.Panasonic DMC-FZ10K - Great optical zoom, but very poor image.Hope someone using these cameras find my review helpful.
The design is decent although the display is barely readable. Reception is satisfying. The deal breaker is the dull sound which cannot be adjusted. How dumb to save a couple of bugs, Eton! No comparison to Model One from Kloss! The $10 radio-clock of my father sounds better than this unit.
Have had no problems. I read other reviews that said the instructions were not as clear as they might be, but I found no problems with them. Very simple to install and worked as advertised. I would & have recommended to friends.
great for downloading pictures and storing so you can keep the camera at its optimum. not sure if this was for the cannon or not.
I just got this and am very excited about using it for video and photos as well as music. However, the print on the box saying "4G = 1000 songs" is quite misleading. I was able to put only about 300 songs on it in MP3 format, after deleting the couple hundred songs that came preloaded. There is a folder named "System" containing 1.4 Gigs of stuff, which I'm not sure is essential or not. I haven't found anything on SanDisk's support website about this folder. Anyway, 4G actually = 300 songs, so buy the Sansa with the most space you can afford. Especially since the price increase for a model with 2G more space is less than the price of a 2G SD drive.
I have had several digital cameras over the last few years and the latest refinement of the 3000 series helps improve on the minor flaws in the last edition of this great camera. Besides being able to shoot great 8 x 10 scenics or watch pictures on my T.V. through my Camera with excellent quality, the new faster lens makes more low light flashless photography possible and the ability to upload pictures to the camera along with downloading in the previous version. The minor changes are significant enough for me so I can fix my pictures in my computer and watch them on my TV screen through my camera. There are so many great features on this camera including the remote control, multiple metering systems, multiple flash settings and remote flash capability, burst mode for multiple photos at high spead when needed, and even that movie mode for getting those birthday cake shots. Great value for a serious amateur photographer.
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.
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.
This little radio arrived promptly, nicely packaged. It works well and does what it is supposed to do. No frills.
I rarely used regular cameras before I went digital--first with my camera phone and then with the Sony DSC-P32. My mother has one of the more expensive Canon digital cameras, whose interface I found a bit confusing, but within minutes I had figured out how to use all the features on the Sony without even looking at the manual. The picture quality is nicer than I had expected and I was very pleasantly surprised when I realized that the movie mode recorded with sound. I don't mind the no zoom part since I never really have the need for it, and I love the memory stick format--I bought the Lexar double sided 256mb which holds about 100 pictures in the highest quality format on each side.My only real complaint would have to be the disappointing software that came packaged with the camera. It is rather annoying to use and doesn't give you very many options, although all I usually need is the "quick fix" option provided when I upload my photos on imagestation.com. Oh well..better imaging software would have been nice
works like you'd expect it too. decent sound quality without blocking out all other noises. it took a time or two before i was comfortable with the feeling of them in my ears - they sort of squeezed a little it but don't anymore. so far i've had them about 3 weeks and have used them a lot.
Without a doubt, the Nuvi 360 is absolutely wonderful. It finds where I want to go in a jiffy and it is easy to use. Moreover, I love that I can just pop it into my pocket and no one knows that I am all "GPS" equipped. Well, the only thing I am not too happy with is the fact that there's a newer updated Nuvi 680 that comes with FM transmitter. I Just thought that the Manufacturer would have made it standard for Nuvi 360 users too or given us an update. Nevertheless, I'm thrilled with my Nuvi 360.* Maps are up to date* Touch screen is a plus* Fits well in your pocket* Battery life is goodI Love it!
These headphones are fairly comfortable and good for the price. Sound quality is good for the average listener, but if you know what to look for these are not for you. They also shipped really fast.
I was going to return this battery because the first two or three times I used it just last 90min. After about the fourth or fifth recharge it started working for two and a half or three hours as advertised. Good price but just have patience.
This substitute battery fit the phone connection perfectly and the battery is performing as advertised. The price was quite a bit less than the Panasonic replacement. No complaints, and I am very satisfied.
The tiffen UV filter is very usefull for protect the lens and the photographer eyes from the harmfull rays of light , i use this filter to protect my lens , and its light waight so it wont make the lens havier than it is . i advice this filter for any lens with 77 ring .
This looked like a great deal. It was the perfect size, looked great, and offered all the features we needed. Out of the box, the wiring was finicky, and there was a terrible frequency coming out of the speakers when turned on with the volume all the way down.This is the worst system I have ever owned. I regret selling my previous components in a yard sale because this looked like a great deal in the store. The first unit started skipping within the first week. Within the first month, the image froze, and a terrible blasting sound came out of the speakers. It never turned on again. It was returned to the store, cash was handed over and I went to another big box chain and purchased the same unit.The second unit lasted about two months before it started skipping with DVDs and CDs. Discs would freeze up at random. Reluctantly, we kept the unit out of obligation. We couldn't sell it with a good conscience. After 3 years, the unit has developed a habit of making 3-4 loud POPS when turning on. The remote control hardly works. It is not due to dead batteries or drops. The entire unit is a hunk of junk. I regret ever buying the thing.Avoid at all costs.
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 work at a design studio that bought about 10 of these drives over the past year or two. We we're seduced by the nice box design. They look great but they usually last about a year or less. We have lost more data due to LaCie equipment than anything else we own. I use one at home for music. I thought maybe the failure rate was due to multiple users, being passed around, overall misuse. Not the case unfortunately. Today, for the second time in three months, my LaCie 250gig external harddrive failed. This time it just died. No disc utility could repair it, just tick tick tick. It hasn't been moved, it is very well ventilated and very well taken care of. This disc sits on a shelf above my stereo and is used 3-4 evenings a week to listen to background music. Very light use. Seeing the same drives die frequently at work, I backed everything up to a 6 year old EzQuest drive that has never failed me. If I hadn't done this I would have lost around 200 gigs of music. In the past LaCie was known as the cheesy, cheap, bad alternative to other more expensive brands. Seems like the only thing they changed was their marketing. This is a low quality product / brand. Don't be seduced by the handsome box design, the reliability is terrible and the warranty is about half as long as other manufacturers... makes you wonder why.
Impressed with product, ease of use & set up. Very good reception & like the S.A.M.E, eliminating alerts that do not pertain to my area. Only disadvantage is that it not able to be wall hung. Very good vlue.
I have beat the crap out of this thing for 3 years now. Almost every night I DJ with it.It's illumination range IS a bit compromised as other reviews point out, but with full intensity enabled I can still see the whole keyboard.If your vision is lacking, you may have more trouble maybe.Bottom line: if you are looking for a durable light, look no further.
Flip Video Camcorder: 60-Minutes (White)I recieved this amazing item today. I have never had a camcorder before. I was taking videos within 2 minutes.Within hours and a little reading and playing around with the device and the help menus I opened a YouTUbe account and was downloading my videos to You Tube and I had never done that before. The item weighs almost nothing. The picture and sound are excellent even in low light and you can create a photo from any point in the video very easily.. This has got to be the easiest and least expensive way to take videos. Also, becasue the camcorder is so small and light it will easily fit in a shirt pocket so it is easy to take with you. Its a great little toy for on the spot videos.
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.
When this card stopped working after a few weeks of being in my camera I was not not surprised, because these things are cheaply made and a certain percentage fail. I went through the process of getting a refund authorization code and mailed it in fully expecting Transcend to replace the card. I was stunned when I got the card back with a form letter saying I had done one of a list of things which absolved them of replacing their defective product (I didn't). The letter also had a series of check boxes which seemed to indicated the product I had sent in was counterfeit. I sent them a protest letter asking them to do the right thing, but they didn't respond. I bought a Sandisk card. Please do the same and avoid dealing with a company that refuses to replace its defective prodcuts.
This is really a nice bag.One can buy this for the price given.Its a best buy for the price provided in the site.The looka nd feel also is good.
I already owned this Rolodex Laptop stand and I love it. Perfect amount of airflow with high end laptop and the level on the keyboard is perfect. No more looking down towards the screen! I am using the new one in my studio to hold up groove machine.
For 10 bucks after rebate, this product is a steal. Based on prior reviews, I didn't attempt to use until I had loaded the most current 1.4 drivers/software. It was a hassle to find and install that software (thats why I deducted 1 star). But, after installation on my WinXP machine, it was well worth it. Instead of being tethered to my computer with a headset, I can now use my cordless phone for both Skype and regular (Vonage, in my case) phone calls. I use Skype for my second line at home; for the dirt cheap cost of a Skype subscription, its a no-brainer if you need a second outgoing line for those days when you are working from home. Of course, the WinXP computer must be turned on for this box to work.When I use my cordless phone, by default the call goes out through my regular phone lines just like before I hooked up this device. The only pain is the need to push 5 extra buttons (##001&lt;area code>&lt;number>*) to make a domestic Skype call unless you've established a shortcut in Skype for the number (##&lt;shortcut id>*). Skype call quality can be excellent (usually) or not so good; is that the fault of Skype or the device?I have neither used Skype for incoming calls or for bridging PSTN and Skype calls yet. But, if I do, I'll update the review.
If there's a better deal on Amazon, I have yet to find it. Not only are these Memorex CD-R's arguably the most dependable and inarguably the most affordable, but Amazon is currently making it cost-advantageous to purchase two 50-pack spools over a single 100-pack spindle (may as well stock up). As a radio DJ-educator-musician I go through a spool per month and have no complaints, even though these are supposedly "data" rather than "music" CD's. (I have yet to detect any difference between the two, other than a 20-50% mark-up for the CD-R's designated for "music" storage.) Thank you Amazon and Memorex! (Just don't get greedy.)
I would definitely give this product 5 starts but the level of noise it produce during work seems slightly excessive. Otherwise works as expected.
this was the best, needed a cassette deck to listen to audio books in my car and this works great with re-chargable batteries. It sits in my passenger seat and the speaker is loud and clear enough to hear.
I purchased this because my camera is several years old and the maximum card it will accept is 2GB and I also thought the added bonus of being able to take shots a little quicker would be great. Sadly, this isn't any quicker shooting photos (or uploading them) than the regular card I bought over 4 years ago. While I'm sure this is mostly due to my camera hardware, if you do have a newer camera capable of taking advantage of this card's extra speed, why would you want to settle for just 2GB? This is a semi-pointless product - Just go for a card with larger capacity.
This is the second one of these DVD players that we have ordered within only six months! The first one just stopped working all together. Would not read a DVD at all. The second one arrived and the front will not stayed closed. In order to play a movie we have to tape it closed with a strong piece of packaging tape. The DVD player is not worth the hassle of having to return or exchange it through the mail. For the time being we will put up with the tape and buy a better quality DVD player when this one stops working.
A really good product. The software installs easily and works well. I've paired my phone, my wife's phone, and my Motorola H500 headset without a problem. Distance is good as I can go anywhere in my house without losing connection. It's great because I can simply unplug it, I hear 2 dings and my USB is free for whatever else I may need to plug in. I can plug it in as needed without a reboot and I've not had a single issue with it yet. My only dissapointment is that it feels a bit flimsy, almost as if you could squeeze it and it would split open. It also should have some sort of cap for further protection and possibly a case or something to keep it from getting lost. It's still a winner in my book and I'm quite pleased with it.
Exactly what it is - brand new, batteries are fresh - exactly the same as the ones I originally lost.
This is a slick little item that will store around 500, high quality MP3/WMA files. It is straight forward to use - just sync it up with Windows Media player and you are all set to go. the battery last a really long time. I can play for 12+ hours on a single charge. We do a lot of road trips and use this as our on board player.It is a well made, rugged player and the screen has great resolution. The wheel is a bit small as are the buttons, but I can certainly live with it.The only down side is that Windows Media player can be a bit clunky with copy-protected songs. I have stopped using downloaded files altogether as half the time they will not sync up with this unit. This is not a design flaw of SanDisk's but rather a Windows issue in my opinion. I would give this 5 stars if it had its own software management system that was better than Windows Media player, but it does not.
The description says this case has enough space for an extra battery and memory card and that is not the case.
Was worried that the 9x series chip from NVidia might not fit this, but it fit my NVidia 9500 GS video card easily. The built in fan was really loud and kept making awful noises. It came with an HP Pavilion Elite PC. I have two of these machines and both of the video card fans were really loud. After installing the cooler they now actually run almost 10C cooler, and even under full load are almost silent compared the the beasts that were on the cards before.Instructions are pretty simple. Look at the diagrams and take them one step at a time. Thermal paste was included in the box, so that is another plus to me.
LOVED the price, but I was a little bit disappointed with the sound quality... I don't know if its just me being used to using a HDMI cable for everything, but otherwise everything else is PERFECTO. Works perfectly with my XBOX. WHO NEEDS TURTLE BEACHES~ This is good enough! Came in exactly 3 days.^^
and there still isn't too much to complain about. Granted, I had a few occasions where I've used a Cannon 5D Mark II and it blew my baby out of the water but I feel comparing the two is just unfair.One of the things that needs to be understood about the D200 is that it is designed to shoot images for editing in RAW. If you do not want to take the time to do minor sharpening and edits in Adobe RAW this probably isn't for you. Of course I have the same complaint as everyone else thats ever used this. The noise is awful. Forget about shooting anything over ISO 400. If you find yourself shooting mainly in studios or with location lighting this should not be an issue.
Haven't had any issues with this yet. I bought this to use in my JVC Everio Camcorder, and it works perfectly. I also plan to use this when I buy a new digital camera, so having 2 gigs of space will benefit me later on as well. I don't really have much else to say about it, because it does its job just fine. Those of you who are wary of buying something because it's "cheap," shouldn't worry about that with this. Kingston is a good brand for memory cards, ram, etc.
This one-time technophile has probably become closer to a technophobe as technology has raced ahead faster than I could keep up. That said, I saw the handwriting on the wall and realized an mp3-mp4 player was in my future but dreaded making it a reality since I didn't even know where to begin to compare features and specs. It didn't help when an abortive first attempt to acquire one (from a vendor in no way connected with Amazon) turned into a disaster resulting in a return and a refund. The Sansa View 8 GB model was my second try to enter the world of mp3-mp4 players and, given my track record, I approached it with considerable trepidation.Explaining how I came to purchase this item is probably the longest part of the story and this review. Since the player arrived, I have been pleased and delighted with everything it does and can do, how it does it, and how easy it is to utilize the various functions. The old clich&eacute; comes to mind: "Even a child could do it;" that probably explains why I've been able to figure it out. Remarkably, I've discovered that it can perform certain functions that aren't even listed among its capabilities and that are either unknown or unadvertised by the manufacturer, a company with which I had previously had an outstanding customer service experience already.As good and delightful as the device itself is, there have been a few hiccups along the way. The specs in the listing, when I ordered it, indicated it has a removable (and, I would assume, replaceable battery); it does not. The battery, a rechargeable, is built-in. The "quick start" guide/owners' manual that accompanied the device was less than worthless. Not only were diagrams mislabeled, but after reading it I couldn't even figure out how to turn it on or off. A call to tech support also started out with a surprise: the model I had purchased is a "legacy" (i.e.: older model) product no longer supported by the "800" number tech support line. Fortunately, the customer service representative took pity on me and answered all my questions to at least get me started (another kudo to SanDisk's excellent customer service). There is, however, a much superior (although not perfect) thirty-one page owners' manual accessible on-line.I've deliberately omitted ratings in two specific categories: battery life and "coolness." I haven't had it long enough to have any idea how long the battery life will be and, when it comes to "coolness," even I am aware that I am past the age where I could ever be considered a credible rater of what is "cool" and what isn't. Having said that, I am utterly happy and pleased with the device whose heft alone (not to imply its heavy - it's not - but it has a substantial feel to it) implies quality, solid, and - I hope - long lasting construction and quality. If I had to purchase another one, I'd purchase this same model in a heartbeat. Overall, I'd give the device itself a five star-plus rating.I couldn't possibly be more pleased with this purchase.
Tiffen is one of the top brands for filters and putting this on my canon 60d already saved my $500 lens! Crisp and clear and protective
It is a little device, but works really good.Battery life good, size good, weight good, not a bad thing to say.
Wow! I needed this great storage with my new camera. It makes such a difference not to be worrying about how many pictures you can take!
Two reasons I bought this: 1. To move all my computers behind a router so I wouldn't have to leave one on all the time; and 2. to be able to handle inbound FTP connections to my FTP server. The router functioned acceptably for basic functions (easy to configure, etc.), but inbound FTP connections would consistently fail after transfering a few thousand bytes. Each failure would require that the router be reset.This item is probably OK for most people, but it couldn't handle the one primary thing that I needed, hence the low rating. It's now running as a replacement for my old hub (also a LinkSys) which has an overheating problem. You'd think I'd learn...
We are all drowning in data and looking for a tool that will help. I have tried many different tools and programs but overall this seems to work. The CyberPad enables me to keep all of my notes based on folder names and pages. Folders are from A to Z and the pages 1 to 99. So I can have 26 topics and 99 inputs in each one. I think that will cover me for some time to come. I do a lot of consulting and project work. So going back and forth to one document on the pad is great.Reading the reviews of others has helped me a lot in being able to use this product without any problems. First read the instructions which say to install the software. That way the hardware is found and usable. There were several notes about the use of the usb termination into the CyberPad. Knowing that is an issue I have a long usb cable attached to my desktop on my desk that is easy to install to the unit, the case can get in the way. The EverNote Software alone (Beta Version2) is worth the price of the pad. I have been a big user of MS OneNote but think that EverNote alone is worth the price of CyberPad.
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. :)
I bought this item to connect the component out of my cable box to the VGA input on my BenQ projector. Worked great! Now I can watch HDTV on my 180" screen! Great price for an item that works and served the purpose well.
So I won't bore you with a full review since there's hundreds of those on here already. But I felt the need to give this thing the feedback it deserves. Although it looks like a gimmicky device with it's UFO shape, it definitely does its job. I can't comment on battery life yet because I haven't had it long enough, but it seems to be lasting a long time. I use the remote transmitter to control a receiver that's in my garage from the back yard. 99% of the time, from ANY point on the property, it works as if I'm in direct line-of-sight of the receiver. Every button on my Sony remote works fine. That extra 1% is that it will miss the occasional keypress, but it's only happened once so far and is not really a big deal. I've used it through an exterior wall at distances of up to 50 feet without a hiccup. I highly recommend it to anyone in a similar situation as mine, since I can vouch for how well it works in this scenario. Great product! It's still amazing to me how it works, and works so well!
For years I've been one of those that said a $10 set of headphones/earbuds is just as good as any other... I'll be the first to admit I was way wrong. These may not be the latest model, but going from a pair of skullcandys I bought at wall mart to these is like going from a Honda civic to a Cadillac. My fav band is tool, been listening to them for years and I am hearing things in the songs when using these headphones that I never heard before.The build quality is good, again comparing them to previous cans I've owned there is no comparison. The earcups are well padded, oblong shape that cover my ears well. I guess I would say the size is average, if you have big ears they might not fit well. The headband is also well padded and is comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I use mine at work 8 hours a day.The cord is a little long for my taste, but a couple of xip ties and its any length i want.I'm not audiophile, I cant tell you about muddy lows or tinny highs, I can however tell you that these sound better than any headphones I have personally owned.....ever.
This mobile office is a fraction of the cost of others I have researched. The case is well organized. The side pocket for my laptop is fantastic for someone who travels. The compartment in the middle is big enough to take a couple of days clothes with me for overnight trips. The bag came on time and in great condition.
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.
I experienced a similar problem to that described by psfindc . I have over 6000 songs in my Netgear database. The issue I was having is that a portion of my database (song titles beginning with the letters R through U) were not showing up in the Netgear MP101 display. I contacted Netgear also, and in my case downloading the new firmware did resolve the issue. I'm now up to 7000 songs without issue.
When I bought this headset I was prepared to be disappointed and prepared to accept it based on the low price. I already had a VTech cordless phone so I went ahead. I have been pleasantly suprised and pleased with this headset. It works fine and fits my ears as it does my wife's. I got it for her initially as she wanted to be able to talk on the phone whilst doing other things. I now use it too and I'll probably get one for work.
Maybe I am missing something, but why would someone pay more for another card with the same specs?This card is everything I expected at a fraction of the cost of other cards.
We have brought this on a two week vacation to Bora Bora and packed many batteries because everyone said that batteries didn't really last. We found that we only replaced the batteries a few times! One new set of batteries lasted for 24+ hours. The sound was good, it was small, very portable, and we are really happy with our purchase. We would definitely recommend it.
I tried a cheaper cable directly from China. I ended up with a lot of static in the picture. The new cable (just as long as the old one) is much higher quality, and not much more $. If you need a long one and don't want to spend monster cash on it, this should do... works for me.
I bought two of these to use in my Canon XSi and I ordered both of them with Amazon's frustration-free packaging, which is a wonderful idea. I thought the price was reasonable even though they were more expensive with the new packaging, and they both seem to be good cards. Both worked upon arrival and I formatted and used both without a problem. I was hesitant at first to purchase them because I didn't recognize the brand. I have always purchased memory cards from Kingston and SanDisk. These seem to be fine and they were cheaper than the other brands.
I have two Logitech G7 mice on two different computers. These are great mice when they work. Unfortunately, I have had both go bad (at different times) where the mouse produces a double click instead of a single click. I tried basic troubleshooting steps where I reinstalled the software, removed the battery and clicked on the buttons for 5 minutes to drain the power from the device, but this did not help. I also connected a wired mouse for a few days and found that the problem disappeared indicating the problem was with the mouse. I contacted Logitech about replacing the mouse and found their support to be poor. They indicated that I had to ship back the old mouse, which I understand. However, they wanted me to pay for shipping this product back to them. When I asked whether this policy applies in California, where we have stronger consumer protection laws, Logitech disconnected the line on me. I was respectful during the entire conversation and just wanted confirmation that this policy applied to consumers in California.I am unhappy with my purchase since I paid good money for this device and had the device fail me in about 1 year. I am more disappointed that their support team was rude.It appears that a lot of people are happy with this mouse, but I wanted people to know the quality of support they will receive when they contact Logitech for any problems.I found other people having the same problem with the double click issue. Google "logitech double click g7" and you will find other people with the same problem.
This is a fine filter, it protects my glass nicely. Good quality and does the job. I would recommend it.
I ride mountain bikes, turn the music up and go. They don't pop out of the ear, even when I fall. They do the job well and sound great! not a 5 because there are just better earphones out there.
I ditched the headphones and got Sony MDR-AS20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers. Between the two of these, I can tune in to my local NPR station and go out on the farm all day with the radio in my pocket. Since I'm not usually listening to music, I can't give an informed opinion about that. But 1) the radio has nice analog tuning that stays in place; 2) it weighs next to nothing; 3) sound is good and clear; and 4) with these headphones (also very inexpensive), I do not have to worry about fiddling with the headphones or the radio while I am doing things. It all just stays put.
i have had it for 1 year and it play good and does not skip and i will be using it for the frist time in my car so i dont no how it will sound but i hop it will sound good
First, let me provide a bit of background. I have been a computer nut for about 25 years. I started banging out Basic programs on the original Commodor PET in elementary school. Since then, I have suffered the irresitable compulsion to purchase every &quot;next great computer&quot; offered. I have been through TRS-80s, Ataris, Amigas, Apples, and of course, many ubiquitous &quot;PCs.&quot;I had strayed from Apple since owning a Color Classic in 1993 until 2001. At that time, the new Apple Cube caught my eye, as well as the beta version of OS X. I love the FreeBSD operating system, and was very excited about running a Unix distribution on a well-integrated consumer desktop. Alas, I must admit I was disappointed. The original OSX was far to slow for any reasonable work. Worse yet, it lacked the support to allow me to do simple tasks &quot;what do you mean I can't play DVDs and my printer isn't supported?!?!&quot; Nevertheless, I decided to try to stick with it. I sold the Cube and bought a DP 533 and 17 Studio display. Better performance, but still many nagging problems doing things that were a snap on a garden variety PC. I sold the DP 533, and bought two more PCs in the following two years.My last system was a AMD XP 2800+, DVD-R, 1 GB of ram and a 19&quot; LCD. Performance was satisfactory expect for three things (1) the system was unacceptably loud for my home office, (2) it was nearly impossible to create a decent DVD despite trying a number of software packages (I have a two year-old daughter and new son on the way--lots of video), and (3) I HATE WINDOWS. The system required constant tweaking and chasing down glitches.Finally, I broke down, sold the PC and bought a 20&quot; iMac. Unlike my experience two years ago, I am happy to report that Apple has got it right. The system works as advertised. The machine is quiet, well designed, and beautiful (had to mention that in any discussion of a mac). As a bonus, the system came with a suite of applications that cover almost every common task, often much more smoothly then their Windows counterparts. (Quicken, AppleWorks,iTunes, iPhoto, iEtc...) Add to that the huge collection of open source unix-based software available for free and you will find you need to buy very little additional software.While I was concerned about the speed of a 1.25GHZ G4 vs. my PC juggernaut, this was unwarranted. I am sure in pure processing speed, my new mac is not as fast. However, I have no complaints about speed and responsiveness when editing video, developing java applications on Netbeans, or playing the occasional game. The large screen makes it easy to juggle many windows, and Safari offers the best web browsing experience I have seen to date. I would recommend that you order your iMac with the 160GB drive and at least 512MB of memory for best performance.I find the 20&quot; iMac to provide a very enjoyable overall computing experience. One caveat -- I would make sure your essential applications and peripherals will work with the machine. There are still some voids in hardware support, but not nearly what it was two years ago. Check out Apple's excellent web site for more information. If the 20&quot; iMac fits the bill in that regard, go for it, it is an excellent machine.
This is a very quick review since I have only just received this camera. I have been comparing it to several other brands and so far am very pleased with many of its features. I wanted to offer some help out there for anyone like me who is looking for a digital camera that also shoots video that is compatible with iMovie '08. I'm a mac user and log all my video with iMovie, but so many cameras use video and/or audio compression that iMovie will not recognize. I'm in the film business, have used Sony, Canon and Casio and am very picky about my cameras, but so far so good with this one...Pros so far:Great photos outdoors or with decent lighting.Able to shoot 3:2 aspect ratioGreat video and able to shoot in 16x9 modeWorks with iMovie '08Decent controlsGreat LCD (and the ability to use a digital adjustment for high angle shots)wide 28mm10x zoomCons so far:Low light photos not great, but I have yet to properly play with the right adjustmentsMicrophone quality seems poor so far, very muddled and not crispDoesn't appear to work with standard mini-usb, only Panasonic's version that came with it (unless I haven't figured this out yet)
From all the great reviews I was so excited to receive these in the mail. Having an older pair of over the ear headphones I was expecting a major improvement. The headphones are of great quality in construction and looks. They do stay in the ear well whilst running. For me they really fell short in the most important sound department. They are distinctly tinny in their sound reproduction. I had to turn the bass way up to get an acceptable sound overall sound. I hope they loosen up as I use them more but I may be going back to my old pair. These were a disappointment for me.
Thus far I have really enjoyed this camera. I just got pictures back from the photo lab that I downloaded the images to and they turned out fantastic. I haven't learned how to work all the bells and whistles yet, but I will. As a matter of fact the school district that I work for has also purchased 2 of these cameras as well. The zoom capabilities is what first drew me to the camera, because I wanted to be able to take closer pictures of my son playing high school basketball this year. I would encourage prospective buyers to look further into all the specs before purchasing any camera and then give this one a try. I'm sold on it!
I've had the product for a few weeks now and it does it job well. I especially like the ability to dim the clock face light and control the alarm volume. It took a little while to read thru the manual and figure it all out, but it is fairly intuitive. I wish it had the capability to set multiple alarm times using the same alarm type. Overall I'm happy with it.
I bought a couple of these recently from a retailer who shall be nameless. They are low cost and seem to have reasonable quality. I wouldn't bet that their surge suppression is very effective - I just want something that provides more plugs. The plug head rotates so you can use these with the top or bottom plug of a two plug outlet, unlike most power strips - normally if you plug into the top plug socket, the head and cord of the strip blocks the bottom plug socket. Because this head rotates and the head is quite small, you can rotate the cord so it doesn't cover the bottom socket. Also if you need to run a cable vertically up a wall, this will allow you to do that without any trouble.The only downside to this device is that all the plug sockets on the strip are aligned in the same direction. So if you have a lot of "wall warts" with the bulk of the device *below* the electrical prings, then you'll run out of space rapidly with this device. There are solutions to that and lots of power strips have this problem, but I thought I would mention it..
This is a very good drive at an inexpensive price. I have installed this drive a few days ago and I have put it to the test reading, writing, and erasing from over 75 disks with no problems. This is basically just a replacement for an existing drive in your computer. There are no instructions, ribbon cables or software shipped with the drive. Windows will install a generic driver for the drive and if you are building a computer, ribbon cables are easy to purchase. This drive was very easy to install and I did not have to configure IRQ's or change any CMOS settings. I recommend this drive to anyone with a failed floppy drive reguardless of computer skills.
I have a rebel XTi and it is a wonderful camera but for my college design class it is not particularly handy for getting from one place to another, especially to photograph process work in class everyday. So naturally I came straight here to buy this one because of excellent ship timing and good customer service. I'm a electronics sales person at a large office supplier and had previously sold this camera not only to other people but to myself figuratively as well. I had seen it in action in the store previously and wanted one myself. I love it, have had it for 3 or 4 weeks no problems with functionality at all. The screen got scuffed a bit but that's to be expected and doesn't necessarily degrade my opinion of the camera, especially because its mostly my fault. Fits in my pocket great too, good for Friday nights and such. Its a little slow in red eye mode but that's easily fixed by changing it out of that mode. Love the screen size. Excellent camera, buy it.
This compact, extremely well designed and light weight wide angle lens should have been designated an L series lens. For all of the small sensor digital SLR cameras, this lens cannot be beat. It is fast, quiet, accurate and has an internal focusing system. When equipped with the 77mm UV filter, this lens is protected against dust and seals it from most of the rain showers one encounters in most photographic situations. My recommendation is to purchase a high quality filter as the optics of this lens deserves the best.I use the 16-35mm f2.8 on the full frame 5D. For the occasions where a lighter, smaller camera is needed, the Rebel XTs, XTi, for example, the same range can be covered using the 10-22mm EF-S. The 20D, 30D, 40D, also, with their 1.6 sensor, will cover the same range when using the 10-22mm EF-S lens. It should be noted that the 10-22 lens is not compatible with the full frame cameras.Some images obtained from this lens have, on occasions, rivaled images using the 16-35mm f2.8 with the 5D. No lens will be 100% perfect and you will learn through experience, that each lens will have strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what the lens is capable of and your skill as a photographer will always be the varying factors.For the serious photographer, or an aspiring one, like myself, the super wide angle lens is a must have! I purchased this lens and its lens hood through Amazon. Like the other many products I have purchased through Amazon, both the service and product has been exemplary.The 10-22 EF-S lens is truly a remarkable lens. One of Canon's finest in my opinion. If you are wanting a super wide lens, look no further as this one is by far the very best out there.
I was looking for a TV under $300 with a flat screen and this more that met my expectations. Great quality, great sound and great looking. It barely fit in my entertainment center so make sure to measure before you buy but I would definatley recommend this to anyone who wants a resonably priced flat screen of this size. No problems, no complaints! I am completely satisfied!
Bought this ram here, service was fast and efficient. My pc is a custom built,with an intel 8400 core 2 duo cpu, with the dg35ec mobo, running xp home, if anyone cares. THis ram is 1.8 v which is very important according to the intel service guy I contacted on the phone. This ram installed easy, booted up no prob, and the machine runs like a raped ape! Huge difference. Now lets see if the rebate goes thru and I get paid.
I purchased this item to increase the reception on the inno when it wasn't on the docking station. The reception was no better with these headphones than with the earbud ones that came with the inno.
I recently purchased a Canon SX10 IS camera. I wanted 16gb flash memory for it. First I purchased a PQI 16gb sdhc card. This card failed to write and was unreliable. I then purchased the Trancend 16gb sdhc. This card works flawlessly. Pictures and movies are written very quickly to the flash. I have been using a transcend 4gb micro SD to speedup Vista on my notebook.
This fit well and fills the void left from removal of the stock CD player. I would suggest that after inserting this pocket most of the way in, put the dash cover on and push it the rest of the way in with that. That will ensure a tight fit with no space between the pocket and dash cover.
This is my 3rd Olympus digital camera. This is my favorite so far. One older 2.5MP Olympus camera just didn't have the picture quality I wanted although it was very well made. I owned the Olympus C4040 which was a great camera. I was going to settle for the C4040. It took awesome pictures and was also built well. Unfortunately I had a situation which required more money then I had and the C4040 had to go! Now I have the C5060 and it's a keeper. Once again it is well made and takes great photos. I bought it based on a Steves Digicam Review. I read reviews here after I bought it and actually got concerned that I made a mistake. People talking about malfunctions and poor battery life? UH OH! Well, I have waited a couple of months and took alot of pictures before I wrote this and so far I have had no problems. The battery lasts quite a long time which is great. Even using the flash and the lcd for a long time didn't drain the battery too quickly at all. ebay has alternate Japanese batteries for much less than the Olympus battery so extra batteries are no problem. The button layout is great. One thing I noticed right away was the evolution of Olympus digital cameras. This camera is well thought out and I could see the details they improved upon over the years. I recommend this camera highly! I imagine that some of the cameras purchased toward the beginning of their manufacturing run, had a higher degree of faults. Usually these problems are worked out and it seems this could be the case with the 5060.
My player was 32 Days old and it Died. It will not Start. When I turn it on it just sits at the initilize screen and will not go any further.
Don't waste your money like me. It's a horrible product. Not user friendly and difficult to understand manual, even the software is a piece of junk.
Awesome Camera.I bought this for our honeymoon and it was awesome and still is. I was between this one and the similar 1000, but this turned out to be the better camera for sure (a close friend has the 1000).Not one thing I do not like about this camera.. great for point-and-shoot but also some nice goodies for doing manual stuff.Seriously everyone who took our picture for us always said it was an awesome camera when they would hand it back to us.
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.
As most people suggest, it's quite and good looking.It also help my computer cool down very well.
I was able to connect my Windows98 PC and a Sun Ultra 5 running Solaris 8 in about 2 minutes and 15 minutes respectively.Remember to telnet to the modem: telnet 192.168.0.1 and change the default password, once you've got all you comps. up and running. Various models of Netgear routers have the same USername and password combos.For Sun Ultra series - if you're having config issues - on Solaris 8:go to: /usr/sbinexecute: sys-unconfigReboot.The system will ask you a bunch of questions. Just keep the IP address of your router handy. That's all you need. Keep answering the questions and you'll be networked in no time.Give your Sun box an IP like 192.168.0.2 or .3 or whatever is unused. For example if you have a Windows box on the network already hooked up - give the Solaris box a +1 IP addy.The CD that comes along with it is junk and the 'foldable' manual page is not too great either. The Netgear site FAQ will tell you to refer to the User Manual on many occasions. It does not EXIST... So don't waste your time. But the product itself is super simple to use.
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
Brevity is the soul of wit. Powermacs are by nature a little USB light.Compatibility is not an issue, It's powered, so every device gets enough juice without drawing anything from the machine itself. It's built solidly and takes up no space. Cable management is simplified. It's plug and play on every Mac I've installed on on.
bought it to use with win7 as a booster on my netbook. works great.
These headphones are soooooooo good. I'm not being biased, but I have had all headphones A-Z, sennheisers, denons, shure, Audio Technica, these are the best headphones I've ever listened to for under 100$. These sound like 500$ literally.Some may say, o the bass sucks, well the bass is freaking amazing and clear and high quality. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT DISTORTED BOOMING BASS, DO NOT BUY THESE if you like the following: Skullcandies, Beats by Dre, and bose. These headphones weren't meant to have so much bass that they suck.Everything from the frequency spectrum is perfect, its ridiculous how good it is, and somewhat irritating its better than some of my 500$ headphones haha. Clear everything, it never getrs exhausting or hurts your ears from to bright mids or highs, everything is just right.Okay these are open headphones, without music they block out no sound whatsoever. With music they do block out sound, but they also release sound, but not as much as people would have you believe, the amount it releases is not that bad.I suggest getting a Fiio E5 amp with these (20$) they make these all the better. Also if your a gamer, these are great gaming headphones, you can clearly hear in all directions where the people are. Suggest you get a Turtle Beach DSS (78$) if you want to do that, it turns these into 7.1 surround sound headphones.P.S. THEY ARE SO COMFORTABLE ITS RIDICULOUS HAHA!!!!! XD
I use this as a backup VHF for my sloop. The quality is excellent, especailly voice quality both sending and recieving. Battery life is fantastic. I like to keep mine in my pocket and use it as needed instead of reaching for the regular VHF mike on my boats's primary VHF. Squelch is automatic and this feature really works well. Good way to get NOAA weather reports too. Buy one or two, just remember it is not a 'survival' radio, it can't be submerged (You could put it in a waterproof bag though).
I like this converter. I can plug my Laptop into it while in the car, and be productive all day long. I don't have to worry about my laptop battery dying or having to wait for my PC to boot when I need info.
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.
Bought unit Jan. 2004 at a local, independent electronics store. By July, DVDs started freezing during play. In next month problem worsened. Tried every trick imaginable with FF, RW, Stop, Info, Disc Menu, Menu, On/Off, Open/Close. Sometimes it would start working. In early August, discs froze at 10,30,9,3, etc.minutes, pixeled out, would NOT load at any point in Play process, and I got message "This disc is unplayable" several times with NEW, clean, unscuffed, unscratched discs. Machine was still on warranty(lucky me). It only took one week for repair and UPS transit but it cost me $13. Solution to problem was "REPLACED MOTOR FEED ASS'Y" and the Defect Code was "Load--Load/Unload/Eject Malfunction" and the Repair Code was "Part Replaced--Electrical." Defect Type was "MJ", whatever that is. Many reviews I've read of this unit describe the same problem I had. I have yet to play the repaired unit to see if it actually works. I heard that some electronics stores will look for "deals" at their distributors on machines that have a BAD repair rate (lots of malfunctions, repair needed), buy them very cheap, and re-sell them at "discount" prices knowing they are probably going to malfunction. I feel this happened to me. BTW, the price I paid, $150 for a machine the store owner said usually sells at $230, is the SAME price Samsung sells it for on their website. Capitalism at work. I'll follow up on this review.
Thought it would be more powerful. Subtle bass changes when you turn the control knobs.
I have truly been enjoying this. The radio recording feature was the reason I bought this and its works great, also the abillity to add more GB's with the Micro SD card is perfect.
It works. It holds a charge. It charges in the same charger that came with the camera. Good buy for the money. The only thing that could still be a problem in the future is if it dies before its time.
The antenna came in excellent condition and works fine it was a good buyand a fine product
Its RAM, can't say much about it. The package was easy to get into and instructions were there for help. Crucial is a nice name brand so you can trust it and it did speed my PC up.
After reading so many reviews from different sites not to mention all the personal reviews, I decided to purchase the camera.I received it today and took 40 pics: indoor and outdoor, during different times of the day, being very still and just casually holding it. Only 5 out of the 40 pics came out bad b/c they were taken indoors in the early evening. All my other pics came out great! I guess I was expecting so little I can't get over how cool this camera is.If your considering buying this camera you have to know what it is for and that you can't compare the picture quality to a Nikon 3 megapixel. Everyone who complains about the camera didn't do their homework before purchasing it and was expecting something its not.- It's not for indoor use although with decent lighting pics come out fine- It's not for printing out pics on your inkjet- It's not for someone who can't take the time to be relatively still...really you don't have to be THAT still!- It's for FUN! Carry it to the park or baseball game... Email the pics you take (use the lower setting)
Cool product if you own & use a Digimemo ... protects the unit when transporting and stores extra styli and batteries.
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.
I've had this percolator about two months. We like it so well we are purchasing another one for our vacation home. Here are the pros and cons:Pros:Nice looking, easy to clean, makes HOT coffee that stays hot, flavor is fresh and clean, not burnt and muddy like you get in a drip coffee maker. Nice smell throughout the kitchen when it is brewing, and it brews very quickly.Cons:No "sneak a cup" while brewing (although it brews fast so that's not a big deal); no automatic shut off (although it is easy enough to purchase a timer plug that you can plug it into that can regulate shut off time). But the biggest problem for us is that it is impossible to brew more than 6 cups of really strong coffee. The basket is simply too small to be able to hold enough grounds to make strong coffee. The way we deal with this is just to brew six cups at a time, which is fine for two people because the cups are actual 8-oz cups, not 6-oz like the drip coffee makers. So we each get three full cups in the morning, which is all we need. But if you wanted to brew more than 6 cups, it will not be strong. This is the reason I gave it only 4 stars, otherwise I would give it 5.For us we never have a problem with grounds leaking into the coffee. We use percolator-grind coffee; any finer and it will leak out (you cannot buy off-the-shelf bags of coffee, you either need to grind the beans at the store with their machine set to percolator grind or go to Starbucks or Peets and ask them to grind it at that level). We use a regular basket paper filter, we just poke a hole in the middle of it and it works fine, no need to buy the more expensive filters that come with the pot. But again, you cannot overfill the basket trying to get stronger coffee.
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.
I have always used ATI video products for all my very high end gaming systems. Usually I have retired cards after many years of service. This card worked fantastic for a month then after playing a game for several long hours (outputing to my HDTV and an LCD monitor) the card made a popping sound and shorted out. My power supply shut down my system. My system is ok and I am using my old ATI 9800 card again. The x800 lost two coils off the board and luckly the high end power supply I used in my system saved any further damage. Not a safe product.
Memorex recordable media is consistently trashed by Internet gurus. I've never understood the hatred, as my own experience has been just the opposite.I've been through several spindles of Memorex CD-Rs in the past three years. I've burned one single coaster to date, and that wasn't the fault of the disc--it was me, attempting a direct CD to CD-R copy, which resulted in a buffer underrun error.I've had no problems with Memorex CD-Rs, either during burning or reading. Discs burned in late 2001 are still intact and read beautifully on my system.Amazon's wonderful price only makes the brand more attractive. I know where I'm heading the next time that more are needed--and I just tipped off a friend a few minutes ago.
I have had a Sansa e260 for a couple years and it finally died for the most part. Not due to quality, but rather my harsh work enviroment and it being dropped on concrete quite a few times over it's lifetime. I just purchased a new one from Amazon and the only noticeable change from the one I had is the firmware. I am so happy with this player that I just ordered my wife one as well, which now makes a total of 3 units altogether. I would easily recommend this for MP3 music. Easy to use, not bloated with features nobody will ever use etc. etc.
This product is very nice to have if you don't want to use your computer to charge your Ipod or are on vacation and don't have access to a computer. I use mine all the time and just hook up to the computer to update my Ipod.
I love my Visor Prism. It is fast and beautiful. I bought an Visor Slipper from E&amp;B Cases in order to carry it around with me. the battery lasts a long time before I have to recharge it. Pros: The screen and the speed. I read reviews that stated that color pics are grainy. but this is not true. If the pic is grainy on your PC monitor it will look the same on your Visor Prism even if the pic is 16 bit. The pics that I took with a Olympus Digital Camera look fantastic on the Prism's display screen using alblum to go. The springboard modules available gives this handheld a big edge over the PocketPC. Which is one of the reasons that I bought the Prism. The Palm OS has so many hundreds of programs available . Windows CE only gives you a stripped version of Pocket Word and Excel, Internet Explorer and an Ebook reader and MP3 player. I can get all that and more with the Handspring Prism. Cons: I wish the my Prism had a louder internal speaker, but I know there will be modules developed to deal with this. I would look forward to a portable TV springboard module.
I was using a proxy server for my home DSL - this is much better, simplier and relatively easy to install.My ping went down to 40 from 110 so I can use the rail gun in quake3 on the internet.I have set up a proxy server so this is a breeze for me... has a built in web server... seems to work better with IE as a browser than Netscape.If you have no experience seting up a router or proxy and NAT. This will be only a little painful only because of your misconceptions on how internet protocols work. But if you try for a while it will work.I did not need to talk to the help desk so can't say much about customer service.Enjoy
Unit is excellent and beautiful! Works best on USB port and also works on self powered hub or computer powered USB port. Smooth and steady--just great!
Wow, a remote Internet tuner and more! I originally purchased the iRhythm remote tuner so I could play Internet radio from my stereo. Little did I realize that I could do so much more with this little gadget. The set up was fairly simple after a brief bout with static, and the output was much better than touted in some of the reviews here.There were only a few shortcomings. First, the documentation shows where to plug cables, and describes the buttons and features, but falls short when explaining how to get rid of static and get a clear signal. It mentions pushing a recessed button in the base unit, and moving the receiver around a bit, but that did not work for me. In addition, about 10%+ volume reduction is experienced when using the iRhythm tuner. Furthermore, the software setup was a bit confusing with the update screens showing up for Windows and Real Player without clear guidance as to how to proceed. Finally, the iM Band guide printed on the back of the portable tuner does not align with the correct bands. All of these problems are definitely fixable as follows:1. Static. There may be cases where you encounter static, just as you would with a 900 MHz cordless telephone. No big deal. On the receiver, there is a dial marked "Tuner". This is not a radio station tuner, but a signal tuner. Just turn the dial until you get the clearest signal possible - just like you had to do before digital tuning on FM/AM radio. Second, there is a volume dial on the receiver as well. Just don't turn the thing up full blast. Back it down a notch from max and you will be fine. The signal is clear and crisp.2. If you were to plug speakers into your pc directly, the signal would be about 10%+ louder. No biggie, just increase the volume on your PC sound card. If this doesn't give you the wall-shattering volume you desire, just purchase a an amplifier and plug that into the pc before plugging into the base unit.3. The software set up pops up with a few windows showing you that you may need to update Real Player or maybe some other windows part. If these come up, just go ahead and update the Windows software. With Real One Player, if you have the basic version (read: free), the message will pop up. I just went to the web site and made sure I was selecting the free player, not the Real One Premium player. Once this was done, I continued through the messaging with no other events.4. So the iM Band Guide isn't up to date. The guide is correct in the software. Just retype the thing and print it on a big shipping label and stick it on the back of the portable tuner. What do you expect for [the price]?Here is the good stuff. Not only can I listen to Internet radio through my stereo speakers, I can listen through my high-end headphones as well. It also works with my higher-end pc speaker system that is located in another room. The headphone option works great for late night activities when others are sleeping, or in the office when I need to move around a bit but don't want to listen to all the noise around me. The receiver works off of batteries or a/c, as well as has a nifty belt clip so I can stay connected just as if I had a tiny MP3 player with a huge amount of memory, since I'm pulling from my pc. It's easy to move from room to room as well.Another bonus is that this unit not only works as a wireless Internet radio tuner, but it also works with anything I want to output through my pc. This means that if I am subscribed to other music services, I can access those as well (although I don't have remote tuning ability). I can play mp3 files, cd's, or even audio books through audible.com. I can use the premium pc output devices, mixers, equalizers, and sound enhancers, and they go through the system just great!I'm extremely happy with my decision and am even debating getting one for the office so I'm not porting the hardware back and forth. I like a device that is simple and functional. The iRhythm Wireless tuner is just that and more.
I purchased this adapter so that I could use some filters that I had for another camera. I undersood that they would not work as well as the size filter that was required, but, I wanted to use what I already had, since I had a number of the smaller filters. With this understanding, I was happy to get the results that I did. Also, the fit well and are easy to use.
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.
It's a handy light to have in your backpack.Pros:Bright light, solid constructionCons:no on/off switch
What a piece of junk!!! $20 sony's are superior. Honestly I was expecting something very good but these were just were too nasaling giving off nothing but highs void of any bass. I spent a bit more and got some Shure's. Much superior in total range and much more true in sound. God I was really blown away with how big of a pile of junk these ended up performing.
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.
This fanAntec USB-Powered Notebook Cooleris the best laptop fan you can get in the market because I have tried at least different brands but they were either too noisy or broke after a few months. I have had this product for 4 years with any noise. You just have to make sure that you clean it because it will be dusty because it takes some of the laptop dust. The best solution to clean it is Air Cans that you can find here on Amazon, online website or your local stores. This is a great buy and you won't regret this purchase!
I'm not about to spend 400 dollars on a radar detector anymore. I loved my Valentine One because it simply worked well. But it is too expensive. Anyway this one works great. The only flaw is the silver top. Why not keep it black? When I look into the windshield I see two radar detectors...the regular one and the reflection. That is a bit picky I guess. I really like that I can adjust the brightness of the display. Iery user friendly.
I like this camera for its form factor. I researched many cameras at local stores except this one, but ended up buying this online.When it arrived I was shocked to see how tiny it was. This is the "baby" of all cameras size-wise. Never seen anything like this in premium brands.I bought it for my little sister who wanted a tiny and no-hassle camera. And she got more than what she had asked for.I gave it 4 stars only because it is kind of inferior in quality of prints as compared to Canon. I wanted to buy A75 (which BTW is just fabulous!), but decided against it for the single most important factor for me - SIZE. Canons take 4 AA batteries and are hence larger and heavier. If you have no problems with a little more bigger camera go for a Canon A75.But if you are looking for a compact power house for easy use go for this.The other bad thing about Canon A series cameras is they have far too many settings and modes. Not very good for novice users who just like to take good pictures straight away. This camera is A+++ in this matter. Right out of the box ready to go and doesnt scare anybody with a huge settings dial.There are more pros than cons definitely though. The only cons as far as I am concerned are:- Close ups and Macros in indoor lighting are not very great. Mind you, outdoors and sport pics are GREAT though! Just the indoors bother me a bit.- Flash takes loooooong time to re-charge, so you will be disappointed when you want to take fast snaps.- Battery life could be better.
We bought this for wedding photography. Looking at past review it seems there was an issue with the plastic tabs that hold the batteries. Not sure if Canon upgraded those but the tabs I have are each 6 millimeters (1/2 inch) thick and it seems it would take a lot to break one of them. The overall construction seems rather sturdy and I don't think it would break if dropped. But that's really not an issue as everything fits nicely into a padded pouch that can be strapped to your belt, or carried in a bag at your side. If you drop it (while in that pouch) from 10 feet onto concrete there would be no damage.Other than those issues everyone seems to agree on the increased recycle performance and shoot times of your speedlites because of this product. That's what it was made for, if you are reading this then buy it. It works, and it's sturdy.
When I first got this battery, it would go over two hours on a full charge, which was better than the two-year-old Apple battery. Four months later, it's down to an hour and a half. Further, the battery health according to iStat is 83%; it took the original battery 2 years for the battery health to get that low. I don't think that the savings from getting this battery instead of a replacement from Apple were worth the drop in quality.The battery fits in place fairly well, although it's not quite flush with the case ( ~ 1 mm difference)
After having doused a Camedia 2000 Camera in a river in the Venezuelan jungles of the Amazon, I decided to go for the top of the line Olympus Camedia C-4040. Took it to Turkey and shot over 1000 pictures at low and medium resolution. Came home and projected them on a 3 ft. by four foot screen and everyone was amazed. I am absolutely fascinated by this camera. Color rendition is excellent, and battery life exceeds expectations, especially if flash is not used. You really don't need it in many situations since the camera behaves marvelously in low light situations. Also, Windows handles the transfers without any problem for quick viewing and picture rotations. The manual modes are good for the overly serious photographer but for those just a notch under "professional" that want first class pictures and know how to take them, the programmed mode will take care of all the technical details for you magnificently. I only wish I could attach a fisheye lens to the otherwise complete digital camera. This is a camera for the discriminating photographer.
wow, great keyboard , wether your using it for gaming or home or office use, great lighting , u can see THRU the keys and see the letters and numbers, unlike any other keyboard out there,BUT, DO NOT PURCHASE FROM ** ANTONLINE**,they take and extremely long time to ship , reguardless of what they say on thier site, took 13 days to receive my item and most of thier items are not returnable or refundable, check for yourselves, but we won't do buisness with this store again, ty ANNIEANGELWELLS
This connector rocks! It's noticeably better than the old mini to RCA connector I was using when hooked up to my onkyo receiver. Definitely worth the few extra $.
I got the HD-A1 last week as a business investment--I write multimedia books and do a lot with video. (To be honest, I probably would have waited to get for a second generation HD DVD player if I wasn't employed to research multimedia.) But if you're a die-hard High Definition (HD) video fan, then I would get this unit *if*:1) You have an HDTV unit with an HDMI input. Last year, I bought a Sony BRAVIA 40" LCD, and it features an HDMI input. HDMI is the one of the latest input technologies that is digitally uncompressed (no analog signal) straight into the HDTV unit. Many devices now feature HDMI outputs, such as my Comcast HD DVR (made by Motorola). If you don't have a TV with an HDMI input, then I'd probably not get this model because the standard definition DVD signal can not be "upconverted" to an HD signal unless you have HDMI.2) You get the latest firmware. Several home theater online forums have posted links to the first firmware update for the Toshiba HD-A1, and it solved a lot of issues for a lot of people. For me, it fixed an audio signal problem with DTS on my Sony AV receiver. Prior to that firmware update, I noticed an audio glitch on the center channel while watching HD DVD's such as Jarhead or The Chronicles of Riddick.3) You don't mind being a bit of a guinea pig, and you are patient. This unit is very slow compared to regular DVD players. When you first turn it on from standby, it can take about 1 minute to go through the boot cycle (the unit is essentially a computer--it has a Pentium 4 processor with 1GB of RAM!), and an additional wait time (around 30 seconds) to load an HD DVD disc. Once the disc has loaded, though, it's smooth sailing.I'm a little unnerved that the audio CD player functionality isn't more comprehensive. This unit has an ethernet port to connect to your home network and the Internet--why can't album information display when I pop in a new audio CD? It just displays a generic "CD PLAYER" title at the top of your TV screen (if it's turn on) when you insert an audio CD. Seems to be a huge waste of processing power to just display that title.The unit's look also harkens back to the days of the first VHS VCR's that hit the market in the early 80's. I mean, seriously, this thing is huge compared to today's technology like an Xbox 360 or a slim DVD player. I have a feeling that Toshiba is making this unit much bigger than it needs to be so that Americans think they're getting something for their money. Maybe that's just the wannabe Canadian in me talking. But, I honestly don't think the internal hardware needs all of that room to function properly.At the end of the day, though, it's currently the most affordable way to get the _best_ HD picture on your brand new HDTV. The picture is way better than the HD picture quality I get from Comcast with HBO HD. I have yet to see any compression artifacts show up when watching fast paced action scenes. If you love watching movies at home and have the budget to buy this piece of equipment, I think you'll be happy with the results.
Tending to be more of an old school type, I really had not thought much about purchasing a GPS navigation system for travel. Paper maps were good enough, but with a big trip coming up, I decided to do some research on GPS units. I settled on the Garmin nuvi 360, as it had the functionality and features I would utilize the most. Prices have come down quite a bit, so it was quite nice to get the unit for just under $300.I was amazed how user friendly the unit is with its colorful touch screen and menu system. I programmed in the stops along the way for the trip, had it look for restaurants and hotels, and even had it synched to my cell phone via BlueTooth within a matter of minutes, less than 30 minutes tops. The one thing I did notice driving around town locally was that the unit prefers main roads, and does not always plan the shortest most efficient route. But, it factors in the route changes while driving and recalculates quickly when making a deviation. Awsome unit at a terrific price!
Nikon stopped making their UV filters, so I had to buy a B + W. It fits, what else can I say.
This case is minimalistic -- yes, size is a nice fit, but it's a lot softer case than you'd expect -- and bullet-proof nylon is better protection given the sensitive touch screen. This also gets weaker over time -- and gets more and more flimsy -- there's just not much to it, other than size. I recommend "The Sherpa" Swissgear, Medium Camera Case by WENGER -- didn't see it on Amazon's site (and they carry a bunch of WENGER products), but they should get it -- it's great for cameras as well, but is perfect for my Tom Tom ONE 3rd Gen -- and isn't flush against the inside edges on the sides, like most -- and doesn't shift at all. I paid $13.99 locally for it and tested about 20 bags/cases in the store until settling on that one. The best case for these is one with hard case and soft, cushion for face -- even one where the face never touched a surface would be perfect -- and for $25 (list price for this unit), you'd think TomTom would do it right. If they put time and effort into this design, I'd spend $30 or more. Also, the Sherpa has a nice belt strap that some people mentioned was a plus.Hope that's helpful. I think I've spent about 10 hours or more testing Garmin, TomTom's, etc. -- and definitely don't want to risk damage to your unit.Please note that my goal for the case is to take it with me on trips -- not carry it day to day, from car to car, so that may influence your decision.
I originally purchased this to work with my D50... But when I got rid of that and upgraded to my D80, it became useless... Now I need to purchase an even more expensive Capture NX just to make it work with my new camera.A good product if it works with your camera. It was nice that it included both a Mac AND a Windows version on the CD.
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.
This product works as advertised. It works fine walking around as long as you aren't facing due north with your body blocking the signal. I love the remote when it is in the cradle inside and I have it hooked up to my speaker system as well. I have not yet run into any problems with the hard drive being too small either.
I listened to this subwoofer today in a high-end audio shop and I agree this thing is a bit slow on the response and overly boomy without much definition. It's very heavy on bass, but the overtones are excessive, which might lend themselves to bass-heavy rap music and movies, but for anyone interested in crisp full-frequency music reproduction, this is not the subwoofer to get. There is a noticeable delay in the response of this unit, and its dynamic range seems to be either all bass or nothing... there's very little in-between.This is a good example of how Klipsch has lost its reputation. They used to produce their products in Hope, Arkansas. Now, like many "U.S. companies" they contract this crap out to China -- and it sounds like it.
great little accessory to own, allows you to use larger mm filter on a smaller mm lens, hence the name "step down". light weight all metal construction with highly visible markings on the edge, added bonus came in manufactures box that reads lifetime guarantee. quick shipping well packaged
This product is very reliable and stable. I haven't got any problem in burning process so far.
As some others have said the speaker system has great bass range but the higher range is a little empty. The speaks can be played very loud without a lot of distortion. My Hamon/Kardon computer speakers have better overall sound quality. For the price the T24 speaker system is not a bad buy but I will probably look at something with a better overall sound quality in the near future.Sonic Impact T24 Portable iPod Speaker System
I'd always heard great things about numark products, so I decided to roll the dice on the PT01, a big mistake. The good, is that it is a light weight truly portable turntable. The built in speaker provides pretty good sound for being a small speaker. Why the 1 star? b/c the player is poorly constructed. The shiny top piece is poorly glued on, and pops up rubbing against the record while its playing. This causes the record to wobble and creates a very poor sound. I had to put a weight on the player to keep the piece from popping up in order for it to play properly. Little to say I will be staying away from numark products, and I highly recommend that anyone in the market for a player such as this look else where.
do not buy this keyboard it is terrible it loses connectivity every thirty seconds and you have to lift it up to get it back this is because the sender is placed in a very poor position which is underneath and toward the lower end of the keyboard instead of at the top - the mouse is ok but nothing really special hence the one star even though the thumb buttons are in a very awkward position - the keyboard though = avoid it at all costs
I'm very impressed with this alarm clock! I needed something with dual alarms and that worked with my iPhone, this works perfectly! The only downside is that unless you set your phone to Airplane Mode or turn off automatic mail downloads sometimes you'll get a short burst of loud feedback through the speakers... Not the greatest thing in the middle of the might, but a small compromise. Also, there's only one alarm option for both alarms - either radio or iphone/buzzer (buzzer if the iPhone is not connected). It would be nice if you could choose for the individual alarms. Other than that, it works perfect. The speakers are loud and clear enough for personal use (rocking out when getting ready for work, but not for a party), the dimmer option is really nice and I love that it came with a remote! Highly recommended!
It works very well. It's nice to be able to listen to CD's in my car without getting a whole new stereo system installed. My only problem is that the CD player will turn off every once in a while when the power cord is bent. This happens rarely, but it's enough to be a little annoying. Other than that, it's a very nice product. No skipping, easy to use and a fair price.
I was trying to put mp3 files on this SanDisk 256mb SD disk, however, I got several delay write error/warning and then my card becomes unreadable. I can't format it, I can't read it. It's DEAD!! This is the second time that I have problem with the card. I am getting it replaced again!!This card is easily break, not very stable. Don't waste your money.
I am an artist who has been using my ipod with small computer speakers. The Bose SoundDock fills the room with my favorite music and allows me to choose my playlists with the remote. I love it!
The Vector 955 is sensitive yet in autoscan mode will not pick up many non-critical "x" band false signals. The alerts are loud enough to hear over a loud playing stereo. This unit is a very good value.
Canon PSC-1000 "Leather" Case feels more like cardboard and barely holds the camera. The magnetic snap is so weak it will not really hold the stiff flap closed. The design of the case is too small for the camera, which barely fits...too tight to accomodate the strap ...either off the side, or through the (under-sized) hole in the flap! That hole is useless anyway since it complicates getting the camera in and out of the case. I always left the strap out the side under the flap with the soft leather case for my old SD400 Canon.Canon should redesign the case with better leather and alittle more room under the flap!
Do not buy this camara.It looks atractive but it has big problems with the LCD becoming blank when you are about to recored.There is a big class action against Sony.A lot of people have these problems with this camara including me.
No problems so far. The program accompanying the product is quite useful and also easy to use.
this was meant to replace my lost ipod shuffle cable but it is not flat near where it fits into the computer. so it isn't flush and computer does not recognize my ipod. back to square one. don't buy this.
If you are buying a UV filter, this is a great choice..............solid build, quality worth every penny!! You can pay more for others, but why would you when this one is so affordable
I spent about an hour and a half last night debating between the Sony T1 5 MP and the Canon Power Shot A95.I'm sure my friend and I drove the poor sales clerk crazy - but he was very patient and we examined each extensively.I walked into the store primarily considering three cameras -- the Nikon CoolPix 5200, the Cybershot DSCP 100, and the Canon A95. Going in I'd done a lot of research and found the A95's reputation is outstanding. But Sony's general reputation -- and especially on the Cybershot DSCP 100 -- is outstanding too.The store was out of the Nikon, and since it had been the camera I was least impressed with after reading the reviews, I didn't worry about it too much. The DSCP 100 had all the right numbers and features, but didn't feel right to me for some reason. Maybe the shape threw me off? Honestly, I'm not sure. But the vibe wasn't right and so I asked to see the A95.By this time, the clerk and I had started chatting, and he pulled out the T1. Honestly, I had not come across the T1 in my research, so when the store clerk pulled out this little gem from behind the counter, I was blown away.The thing is tiny. And oh-so-beautiful. The LCD screen on the back is almost the same size as the screen on my Treo 600 -- on other words, huge. The camera felt great in my hands. And a Zeiss lens -- wow. That's top quality there. As soon as I touched it, I began lusting after this mystery camera. But was it any good?But let me digress. The A95 is solid. Just pure solid. Nice quality. Good build. Picture quality looks good. Screen is ... well, small -- especially compared to the T1. The A95 is physically a much larger camera -- though surprisingly, the weight felt about the same as the T1. Controls seemed intuitive and it's got lots of settings to play around with, but that don't get in the way of taking a simple snap shot.But the T1 has the sex appeal. So I kept going back to it. Without reviews, I was flying a little blind, but the fit and finish felt good. And, did I mention the sex appeal?But as I kept looking, practicality began creeping into the deliberations. For instance, the T1 uses a Sony-proprietary battery and memory system. The A95 uses AA batteries and SD memory.There's no way of easily protecting the T1's super-large (and super fragile) LCD screen. The A95's LCD flips around so that the screen is protected by the camera body.The T1 has no view finder and no way to take pictures if you aren't using the LCD. The A95 can be used with or without the LCD (which increases battery life).The T1 has a 3x optical zoom. The A95 has a 3x optical zoom, coupled with a digital zoom.The T1 has no tripod mount. The A95 does."Weighing" in favor of the T1 are the A95's larger size, smaller screen, and the "cool" factor of the T1.As I played with both cameras (until the store just about closed), I noted a couple of other things about the T1 in the back of my mind. It wasn't until I read many of the reviews here that these perceptions began to crystallize.Holding the T1 steady is a major issue. (With the A95 I was able to take handheld low-light, no-flash pictures with minimal blurring.) The flash on the T1 was ho-hum. And despite the large LCD screen, telling which images were crisp and which were blurry was a major challenge with the T1. Really, the only way to tell would be to download the images to your computer before deciding which pictures are keepers and which are deleters.In the end, I listened to my wallet and my brain. I bought the A95. I needed reliability and quality more than glamour and glitz. The SD storage cards are about half the price as the Sony cards -- and that issue of the proprietary batteries is a big one.So far so good -- picture quality on the A95 looks good, although I can tell that I'm going to have to learn to use the different "scene" settings in order to get the best out of the camera. Even so, the A95 is easy to use. (It even fit perfectly in a cheap generic camera case!) I'll have to post again as I get to know my new camera better.Hopefully you'll find this review of use. In the end -- both cameras are keepers in my opinion. Which one you pick is probably more a matter of personal preference than anything else. Good luck to everyone in picking out the right camera!
It was in amazing condition. It was brand new. I told a lot of people about the product and where I got it. I gave it to someone as a gift. They were very happy with it.
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 am so happy so far my choice, It could be added some basic functions like; automatically shuffle CD and mp3 players list (although you can program the list), sound could be more powerful. except these issues I believe this is the top choice where you can get all in a single box.
We bought two pairs. I really love the sound quality and the over the ear design of these (for comfort and blocking a little of the ambient noise).However, the cords lasted two trips because they shorted out (sat on, yanked, whatever). It's not the kind of wire you can fix by twisting back together and taping it.I have sat on, twisted, pulled, washed, and overall abused my "adult" headphones and have had no problems, so why would they make a "kids" product with flimsy cords?
I've had custom molded earplugs in the past, and the ER6i. They're both equally good but in different ways. The Etymotic ER6i wins when you take in the cost - custom molded plugs run around $300! They fit under the helmet well and seal out most of the wind noise so you can hear your music.For the price, you can't beat them.
A previous reviewer noted the lack of bass response in the ER-6i's, and he's probably right that if you're someone who cranks the bass on your home stereo you're likely to be disappointed in these phones.If like me, however, you like a clean, flat frequency response - you will LOVE the ER-6i's. I'm a composer and recording studio owner and I work all day in front of industry standard studio monitor speakers. In recording sessions I use the best professional headphones. So my standards are pretty high, even when listening to compressed MP3's and AAC's on my iPod. I WAS using the Sony Fontopias, and liked them pretty well, even though the bass was too exaggerated for my taste. (If you're an aforementioned bass lover, you'll probably prefer the Sony's.) I just received a pair of the ER-6i's for a Christmas present, and I am in earbud heaven. To me, the bass response is clean and natural (despite Etymotic's accentuation of the low frequencies vs. the ER-6's.) More importantly, the mids and highs are clean and un-hyped. When it comes to music I've composed, arranged and produced - I KNOW what it's supposed to sound like. For in-ear phones, these reflect my mixes better than anything I've heard so far.I like ER-6i's SO much, in fact, I suspect I'll even use them for work when I want to shut out the outside world and have nothing but the music inside my head.Bravo, Etymotic! I may even start saving up for a pair of those ER-4's!Fred StoryCharlotte, North Carolina
Of the flash drives I have, this one is my favorite.It is a reliable, exceptionally high-speed and high-capacity flash drive, featuring up to 30 MB/s (200X) data transfer rate and containing up to 2GB data storage. Measuring at just 1.65" x 0.8" not only is Petito ideal for transporting data, digital images, and presentations, it is also perfect for you to carrying on a keychain or necklace. It is also water, shock, dust proof.However, it may available for less elsewhere online.
I thought I would go the route of creating inserts and labels and all that mumbo jumbo for all my dvds and cd's and put them in cases and buy a wire rack to store all my dvd's on display so I would be able to find what I was looking for faster.. well long story short I am back to the simple method.. they are in sleeves and in a shoebox and somes in cd cases the zipper kind because these cases here are junk, I counted 34 that was busted up I dont know if it was from shipping or what but these things just suck and I will never buy again. I'll continue to store my disks in the sleeves or binder.
I've always had cheap surround sound systems. Usually i'll get one as a gift for xmas or something, over the coarse of a year it'll break just in time for someone to get me another cheapie the following xmas. Well, I finally invested a healthy sum of money into a 61 inch DLP televesion, so I figured... what better to go with my new TV then another cheapie surround sound system! (but this time I would buy it). My previous system had a couple busted speakers, so it wasn't worth much. I had limited funds because I spent so much cash on the TV, so I ended up buying this.I believe people are being too critical about this system. People seem to expect a flagship quality system when they buy a system that costs less then 1/2 as much as a decent receiver alone.I saw this system at Best Buy for a mere $150.00. Perfect. They had a model on the floor so I gave it a listen, was impressed and decided to buy it. I was happy that it came with an actual receiver rather then a crappy DVD combo type of deal (experience shows me that these always go faulty).Setup was a snap, much easier then i'm used to thanks to the handy mic that comes with the system that helps your receiver automatically calibrate your speaker settings. I was happy with what I heard at the store, but I was blown away when I heard this in my own home (no sound pollution, like at the store). For a $150.00 system this sounds great! The audio is mostly clean, bass is pulse-pounding, mids and highs are good. So how does it compare to the $6,000.00 high end system my buddy has? Well, obviously not even close.Here's what you can expect with this system:The sound is mostly clean. The mids and highs are good, but someone seeking perfection may be a bit disappointed. Don't expect eye-blinking highs and super-rich mids. The bass is surprisingly powerful, but at higher volumes you will get "bass belching". The bass does thump pretty well but this bass module is passive so you wont get those strong soul-shaking bass thumps that you hear in high end systems. Worth mentioning is the form-factor of this system, well the speakers anyways. The speakers are nice and small, making this system discrete. The speakers have a nice feel to them, they don't feel like super cheap speakers. The receiver isn't as attractive because it's quite large and lacks substance because the buttons are very tiny - there's a lot of empty space.So there are some issues with this system, why did I give it 5 stars? Well, first off, these issues are to be expected. One reviewer said that sony cut corners, I say - duh! Of course if you're going to build a complete 5.1 surround system including a receiver and price it around $150.00 then you're going to cut corners. Anyways, it deserves 5 stars because this is the best cheapie 5.1 system i've ever owned. I went in expecting crud and ended up with something that actually sounds pretty darn good! My movies are very immersive and my music sounds pretty good. That's all I need right now.
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
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.
Small, compact and sturdythis meets every need I have for a portable hard drive
This projector is a great value for the money. I am very pleased with it as it fits my needs well. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the picture was and how easy it was to use.
INTROAs a wedding photographer, it is important for me to have a wide angle lens with a wide aperture for those post-wedding reception photos in (usually) poorly lit reception halls. Over the past few years I have worked almost exclusively with this lens as my wide angle on a 5D and 1Ds-MkII, and I am absolutely in love with it.PROS- Sturdy L Series Design- Fast to focus, almost always accurate- Wide aperture, perfect for low-light situations- Image quality is excellentCONS- As with most wide-angles, lens flare is an issue- Relatively heavy for a wide angle- Mild vignetting on full frameAs I believe another reviewer mentioned, this really is ideal for the wedding photographer shooting full frame. Getting down low in front of a church makes for VERY powerful bridal portraits, and you can get the entire bridal party on the dance-floor without breaking a sweat. I rarely use this for portraits (for obvious reasons), but it is very handy for the formals where you have to two four-generation families into one shot!COMMENT ON SOFTNESS:I have on the rare occasion experienced some of the softness that other reviewers have mentioned beyond 20-24mm, but not near at the same frequency. I have not had the pleasure of shooting with the previous edition, so maybe I'm spoiled by not having that to contrast.OVERALLThere really isn't anything on that market that comes close to this lens, and I think that explains the slightly elevated price. As difficult as it is to drop the cash on this lens, the results more than make up for it every time! Highly recommended for wedding photographers!
I got these with the Pepsi Stuff promotion. I was looking for something a bit different than the earbuds I'd been using with my ipod. See, I listen to a lot of podcasts, and some of them are so soft I can barely hear them. The earbuds just didn't cut it. With these, I don't even have to turn the volume up, I can hear everything perfectly.When listening to music, I can hear in clarity I never heard before. The bass is perfect, there is no "tinny" sound, it's like listening to my favorite music for the first time. The Annie Lennox song from the last Lord of the Rings movie has never sounded better, and that includes listening to it in the theater.I keep them at my desk at work, and it couldn't be better. First, the sound of course. Second, the cord is like 10 feet long. I am not chained to my computer when listening to audio from there, and I can get up and do things without moving the ipod or computer. That's awesome. Plus, they fit comfortably over my ears.The best part? They drown out the noise of the clucking gossipers in the office. Peace and quite, plus my favorite tunes and podcasts. It's like heaven on my ears.
Its being about 2-3 months now of usage and have had no issues at all so I have no complaints, just be aware all cassete players will make noise at top volume when there is no music playing (you don't expect it to be like CD quality), I think this adapter should be one of the quitest.
Even though website and box claim Vista compatible, the drivers and software shipped with the all-in-one are NOT Vista and will not work or load on a Vista machine. You can print, copy and fax, but NOT scan. I am told that you can request drivers "in a few weeks".
excellent sound systemfeel like theater sound system
I should have checked the Amazon reviews before buying this junk. The worst media I ever had. Burned 5 coasters in a row. The media is actually made by CMC Magnetics, TDK just puts their name on it. CMC is notorious for making junk media. Can't believe TDK would put their name on a terrible product. I took this junk back for a refund and got Fuji. You have to watch out for the CMC Magnetics junk, a lot of comapnies are using them like Memorex and Philips
I bought this card for my dual 1G mirrored door Mac G4 (OS 10.4.9) and my new Apple iPod 80G classic. It works fine except most of the time I have to restart my Mac in order to mount my iPod to charge or sync with my iTune. This is a known problem with many USB2 card and G4 and older Mac.
The ad was not clear that this screws onto the end of the factory zoom lens with a reducing adaptor but that was OK once I tried it out. It does fisheye and wide angle as you zoom. It shoots about 180 degrees from 1 foot away. Clear sharp images. Does not darken the image.
Cables to go offers all your cable needs and ships their products out quickly. I found the price to be very competitive.
I can't believe how expensive these are on here! I bought one at Aldi, same band and color, for $25! I've even seen these at Wal-Mart, Fleet Farm, Shopko... all major stores for roughly $20. Go to the store and save yourself $50! It is a great radio but I wouldn't pay this much for one.
Mine was delivered a couple of days ago, shipping carton in good condition, and the subwoofer in perfect operational and cosmetic condition (no blemishes on the cabinet, grille unbroken).I purchased this Polk PSW505 to replace a Definitive Technologies 10" 250W sub in my living room system. The DefTech sub is still performing brilliantly after more than 7 years, but I relocated it to another system in which a 14-year-old Infinity sub had finally given up the ghost.I connected the PSW505 to my living room system using my Yamaha receiver's subwoofer output, then ran the receiver's microphone-driven speaker system calibration routine (YPAO). Yamaha recommends setting the sub's volume control to about 50%, and its crossover frequency to maximum. The calibration process adjusts the signal volume to each speaker (including the sub) to balance the system based on the position of the microphone, and adjusts the cutoff frequency of the signal sent to the sub (effectively replacing the sub's crossover frequency control). When I ran the calibration, I initially got an error on the output volume of the subwoofer. So I manually adjusted its volume setting downward (to about 35%), then when I reran the calibration, all was well. To me, this just speaks (in very positive terms) to the output power of the sub.The end result is a very smooth and pleasing extension of the low end of audible frequencies. I haven't listened to it enough to determine how it compares to the sub it replaced, and it's still in its break-in period, but my initial impression is that it's at least as good as the DefTech, which is no slouch by any means.
This cardIntel PWLA8391GT PRO/1000 GT PCI Network Adapterwas dead on arrival. Very irritating, but it happens. Pitched it in the trash. Now I have to figure out a suitable alternative and hope for better results.
OK, this product is great for the reviewer who said "exclaims how wonderful and amazing it is every time he uses it" Somehow I think that person works for the manufacturer.This product is large enough for almost any laptop, and yes, it probably cools them off if you actually hold your laptop on your lap (who really does that? come on, really now)But I have a Dell XPS (generation 1) which runs HOT. It runs so hot, that it repeatedly shuts down. Blue Screen. Dell even replaced my heatsink, fans, and taught me how to keep it dust free (better airflow).This product only delayed the inevitable crash though, and here's the major flaw. The fans SUCK from the bottom, and EXHAUST at the back. Dells also SUCK air at the bottom, so this did pull heat away and spit it out the back (Dell also spits out the back) but by sucking from the bottom IT MADE THE DELL FANS COMPETE FOR AIRFLOW.If you play Warcraft III or other older game, do not buy a Dell, and no amount of cooling fans will save you (perma-save you). Gaming is just too much for most laptops. Unless you work in the artic, then you won't need extra cooling fans anyway.What they need to do is allow the fans in the cooling pad to be reversible and speed-control. There should be a HIGH setting, or HIGHER and the fans should pop out and be reversible. Plain and simple. To avoid taking air in the back (where the laptops spit it out) the intake should be from the sides, or controlable.BOTTOM LINE : IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS INTAKE FROM THE BOTTOM, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. IT IS NOT A SOLUTION, BUT MERELY A DELAY.
The keyboard rocks. The angles are awesome and no connection issues so far. It also handles my speed typing very well.All Pro's .... exceptOnly Con - the space bar is louder then I would like it to be. So much so that I won't use it if my 14 month old is asleep for the night.Mouse - got it because it was a set and I needed one and didn't want to make a trip to the store. I should have. Its very heavy, to the point where it effects the able to slide around. The two main click buttons are also very loud as well.
I bought this for my son as he got a new HP 17&#34; laptop for Christmas that did not fit in his current school backpack. The quality seems nice with sturdy straps and seems. Only time will tell if it holds up to daily school use. The laptop barely fits in the padded leave, but, it zips just fine. However, there's a Velcro tab on the sleeve that is completely useless since it doesn't come close to fitting over the end of the laptop (maybe if it was a 15&#34;). I will try to update this review as to its wear when school ends.
In all fairness, I am rating this very poorly out of the frustration of having received a faulty product that had been returned to Amazon from a previous buyer.I received mine yesterday and was very elated, after having waited for awhile to receive it and it was not only non-functioning, but it was an item that had been returned by some else, because it was faulty: everything is written in Chinese and when I attempted to change the language setting, nothing worked, I checked the existing folders on the computer and they were all filled w/malware... And here's the kicker: I found the receipt from the previous customer when I went to retrieve my own receipt to explain my situation to Customer Service.Customer service was super-helpful and Amazon should be thanking them for the efforts that they make, yet there's no substitution for the inconvenience that has resulted, due to this error. I really wanted to use and enjoy this product in a timely manner. There are no guarantees that I will be able to do so and my mid-terms are approaching.
I have had this popper for a long time, and lately have not been able to find the power cups in my local hardware store. I was so happy to find them here on amazon! Great popper! In my microwave, I use the 80% power setting and let it go for about 4 minutes. I use either white or yellow organic popcorn that I buy at the local co-op. If I'm trying to be healthy, I'll put a teaspoon or less of oil in with the popcorn, and then just sprinkle with salt after popping. If I'm feeling decadent, I'll put real melted butter on after popping. yum.
I only use the switcher in manual mode and I can't get it to work with half of my devices. It works with my Comcast DVR and my Roku box but it *doesn't* work with my AppleTV and my new Toshiba Blu-ray player. For the price, I expect the unit to be able to work with all of my devices. I do not recommend this device.
I could not get this device to work properly in client mode, despite many years experience setting up wired and wireless networks. (My router is a D-Link Gamefuel wireless G.) It would frequently lose its settings for no apparent reason, and I'd be forced to reset the device to factory settings and start all over again. Also, it does not appear to support AppleTalk over wireless. This is the first purchase that I've returned to Amazon in 10 years.
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.
The quality of these cables is excellent, I would recommend them to anyone interested in a good quality cable. I've purchased cables in the past from "Cables to Go" and they've always worked with no problems. On this purchase which was a USB 3 foot and 6 foot cables, the shorter cable was much smaller than the 6 foot in diameter. I'm not sure why this is but it works fine.
With a simple load (D70, 17-35mm, 35-70mm, a flash), the bag cannot be swung around easily. There is no flexibility advantage. And yet, the bag does not provide sufficient support. My back hurts at the end of the day because the bag has only strap and thus thus load is not distributed evenly, skewing it to one side. In my trip, my daughter and I eventually took turns to carry the bag. She complained too and she is no wimp -- a captain in her water polo team in high school.
Excellent heavy duty speaker wire. Commonly called "zip wire", it is a heavy guage copper stranded wire.
I bought these to put retracting ethernet cables on our conference table incase the wireless network went down, and they worked great!
The price was excellent. it is one of those things you can alway use when you have and iPod and your car stereo does not have the require interface to charge it. works great!! Thank you very much.
good extension for the money i used it to extend a molex connection to a display unit for my pc i was mounting to my desk so i needed a longer molex connection to do it this did the trick worked perfect if i ever need another will buy again! no problems at all!
Had for a few days and returned it. Picture quality was good but the Toshiba HD-A2 with SD discs is better. Plus you can play HD-DVD with the Toshiba. I have no use for the other formats that the Oppo plays: SACD, DVD-Audio, PAL, and DivX. The price on the Oppo and the Toshiba is the same. In fact, the Toshiba is cheaper considering you get 8 HD-DVDs from Amazon and Toshiba when ordering any Toshiba HD player. You do the math. Oppo is overpriced and overrated. "Plays as well as players costing 2X or 3X," is outdated and misleading. It doesn't play better than the Toshiba, doesn't play HD-DVDs, no free HD-DVDs, and they both cost the same.
This is a very good, high quality and well insulated HDMI cable. My picture looks flawless with my PS3 Blu-Ray Player and Panasonic Viera 1080p Plasma TV.
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.
Very pleased with the transaction. Delevery was prompt, product as described. Price was very good.I was very fortunate I was able to replace a defective unit with a new one same model, thank you Amazon.com
I was one of the unlucky v4 owners. I had the router facing the wall to make it easier to pull the power and reset it, which I was doing constantly (3 hours of uptime was the best I could get). I always had to do a reset to start the day. It wouldn't even work as a wired, pass-through router. Finally, I searched the web and found out that I had LOTS of company. I replaced it with the equivalent Netgear router, which after a week has never required to be reset. I run Windows XP Pro and ZoneAlarm firewall, so don't believe those excuses, either. Amazon should really allow negative stars - 1 is WAY too generous.
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.
Have had this printer about 15 months. It worked fine for the first twelve months, now out of warranty and, depite many, many attempts at changing cartridges, cleaning and re-aligning print heads, I can only get magenta to print out stripey. Driving me nuts! Spent 20 on new cartridges three days ago (because I hadn't used the printer for a while) and still no luck.Can't get to UK Tech Support page, so no help there.Shall I get it repaired or ditch it for something better?
Takes great photos if you can figure out how to use the camera. The directions are incomprehensible at least for me who is not a techie person.
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 bought these headphones because I often watch Netflix movies on my laptop, and also am suffering from a little bit of hearing loss. I read the reviews on here, and decided to give these a try. I already had a pair of similar headphones from Radioshack - they probably cost more, in fact, but using them, I still had trouble hearing some of the movies. The other headphones are supposed to have "volume control", too, but I never found it helpful, really - it basically just seemed to go from mute to loudest, and the loudest wasn't enough. I've also gone through several other types of headphones, but none of them helped me hear the things I wanted to hear all that much, thus the purchase of the ones with "volume control".I tried these headphones out as soon as I received them, and there was a noticeable difference in sound quality and volume. The volume control actually does control the volume, too! They are much, much clearer in sound, and I've now watched several movies with them, and had no problem at all with hearing the dialogue. I've tried them side-by-side with my old ones, and there's no doubt that the sound quality is better on these - better, clearer, crisper, and even louder when I need them to be. I've found that with the better sound quality, I don't need more volume.I was expecting to pay a lot more for headphones that would actually help me, but after reading the reviews on here, I'm glad I decided to give these a try. I don't find the volume control difficult to use at all - it's actually quite easy for me.I didn't think I really needed the long cord, but it just might come in handy - these headphones are so good I'm going to start using them when I watch TV late at night - I usually have the volume up quite high, and I probably wake my tenants at times - these headphones will solve that, too.I can say for a fact that for me, these headphones have been a minor miracle. I didn't think I would ever find something that would allow me to hear ALL the dialogue from the movies I watch - I was used to missing parts here and there. Now I no longer have to settle for that, which makes me VERY happy! I can't recommend these highly enough to anyone who has the same problem I have, or just to anyone who's looking for a quality set of headphones at a very good price!
I bought this set for a trip that took me to Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Korea. Worked perfectly with my Kindle, Blackberry, and dual wattage curling iron. Would definitely recommend to others.
My computer is almost 7 years old and still works great thanks, in part, to this memory. Easy to install and quality made.
Very easy to operate. The TC-30 works perfectly with my system eliminating 7 remotes. It took a small minute learning how to access the different functions associatied with the individual remotes but, was a snap.
For the price, you can't go wrong with this Generation 1 optic. I've used it in near to total darkness and the visual imagery is very clear. Using this device, you can detect small animals to large objects with ease and the clarity has impressed me. It is true that Generation 2-3 optics offer greater clarity and range, but you will also have to spend at least $1000.00 to get these results. For most people, the Night Owl 5X monocular will more than meet desired expectations. I highly recommend this product.
works perfectly and 8gb yay! nice extra space for my eee pc :) works with camera 2. def worth the money :)
We found this item to be an excellent choice. The laptop stays cool and the angle is just right. We would recomment the stand to anyone needing a support for their laptop.
I purchased the same product 6 months ago for my bedroom and when I found it very handy, very good sound output and reasonable price, I purchased the second one for my office.
I've had many pairs of headphones in my life, from expensive to the cheapest I could find but I don't think any of them sounded as bad as these do. There is almost no bass response and highs sound tinny and cheap. I am sending them back, which because I don't like them amazon says it is not their fault so they are charging me $5.50 for the return. And to add insult to injury, I see now that amazon has lowered the price on them by 5 dollars from what it was 3 weeks ago when I ordered. What a waste of time and money. If you are looking for inexpensive headphones, check walmart for Koss, they're about the same price and if you decide you don't like them, walmart won't stick you for 5 bucks to return them.
this can definitely help, if your trying to pirate your neighbor's unsecure link or on the road; just pull up into any shopping area (one with a Starbucks would usually do), but just remember that this is usually unsecure, meaning that someone can tap in (like a phone call). It is kind of fragile if you have rough hands. It does not fold up, so it will be a challenge for constant moves. Easy to install, and the LEDS show the signal strength, as you can see by pointing the dish at various locations and angles. But cannot install on Linux OS (popular with some netbooks). Just install the driver on the CD. For the more advanced, you can check out the features on the user friendly screen that let you switch to different WEP keys, MAC filters, Xmt power, tran/rec rates, frag and RTS/CTS thresholds and more. It can also be used with your AP to boost your signal if you WANT your neighbors to access your network (if they're paying you???).
Great deal for the money; has an unusual number of connecting wires. Grey color blends with my flooring color better than does white or beige.
Every time, I used this microphone and heard nice modulation from my friends.It is has big gain and good frequency response and I like red color devil designing.I recommend this microphone for HAM radio mobile.
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.
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.
This was exactly what I was looking for in order to connect my laptop to my home network. It was a white box so I wasn't sure to get it, but the price was too good to pass up. It ended up working out flawlessly with easy installation and it continues to work perfectly. I was very glad that Amazon lists white box items that can save a lot of money.Linksys WPC54G-WB Wireless-G Notebook Adapter White Box
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
The primary reason I bought this was because my Panasonic Lumic DMC-FH20 does full HD video. The 2GB card that it came with just wasn't cutting it since that was only about 8.5 minutes of video. Now I can shoot well over an hour. Or 7000+ pictures @ 5mp. :) This is a great price for a great class rating of 6. If you're planning on doing video this is what you need. It is recommended that you get a class 6 or higher for shooting video. Thanks Amazon!
I use headsets when I exercise - just plug in my ipod and go. My last headset purchase was in 2004. When it came to a new one, I wanted quality, price, ease of use, comfort, and ... did I mention price?The price on this set is certainly right for my purposes. The lightweight design loops around my neck and under my bicycle helmet. It appears durable. And as far as the great sound, I didn't expect a concert hall for that purchase price but the sound quality was excellent . Now I can continue to use my tunes to take my mind away from my pain.
I recently decided it was time to retire my trusty (but antiquated) handheld GPS, and I replaced it with a Magellan eXplorist 500. I don't yet have the optional detailed mapping software, so this is a review of just the base unit and the included software. I should also mention that this review is based on firmware 5.1.61, the latest available as of May 2005. Future firmware releases may add more features, but I advise all gadget buyers not to rely on such updates. Buy your toys for what they do today, not what they might do tomorrow!Like most good GPS's these days, the eXplorist 500 includes basic street map data for the US and Canada. It probably won't include the street you live on, but it should have your freeways, highways, major surface streets, and points of interest such as airports. This basic map data takes up about half of the eXplorist's 16MB of built-in memory. The remaining memory can be used for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. If you happen to have Magellan's MapSend software, you can also download detailed street-level or topo maps. (But as I mentioned, I don't have this yet, so I can't review what it adds to the eXplorist 500.)The approximately 8MB of free memory in the eXplorist 500 will hold a huge amount of waypoints, routes, and tracks. If all you care about is simple waypoint storage and navigation, you won't need anything else. However, the available memory is pretty meager for adding detailed map data. Don't panic, though: you can add a standard, inexpensive Secure Digital card to your eXplorist 500. No proprietary memory cards to worry about!You can even attach the eXplorist to your computer's USB port and browse the built-in memory and SD card just like a USB storage device. This is very nice, though I should mention that you need to install a driver to connect to the unit, and you must use the included charge/USB cable. This strange cable actually screws on to the GPS--the eXplorist is water-resistant, so they could not put standard mini USB or power ports on it.On to the physical features... The first thing you notice is the size. The eXplorist 500 is small, though thicker than you might expect. That's OK though, it fits your hand well, and it holds a battery with a claimed 17 hour life. My own informal test got me about 15 hours with the backlight on minimum, which I'd call close enough.The next thing you notice is the screen. I haven't found the actual pixel dimensions listed in any of the specs; I would estimate it at 240x320. Whatever the value is, it is adequate. The screen is very bright and sharp, though limited to 16 colors. Compare that figure to a PDA and it sounds bad, but in practice I have found that it's enough to present a clear and readable map, which is what counts. You aren't looking at photos on this thing.The controls are a joystick with built-in button, a surrounding array of 7 smaller buttons, and power and lighting controls on the sides. The buttons feel sturdy and work fine--they are all you could ask for.The GPS receiver is definitely a cut above the one I bought a few years ago. It can pick up a signal in my house, where my older GPS could not. Thick trees can still confuse it though, but I'd expect that from any GPS.As for the software: the first thing I'll comment on is the speed of map scrolling and redraw. I'll call it adequate, but not impressive. The map display itself is pretty standard, though highly legible. As you'd expect, you can move the cursor around to select points of interest or create waypoints.The map can be full screen, or you can display two data fields with it: choose from bearing, distance to next waypoint, speed, heading, ETA, time to next waypoint, time to end of route, off course warning, direction, elevation, time, date, accuracy, average speed, and maximum speed. (The off course and destination events have an optional audible alarm.)Besides the map, you have a fairly ordinary GPS status screen, trip computer (no customizable data fields), and bearing display (with 2 customizable fields, same as the map).The included software provides for only the most basic data management. You can move waypoints, tracks, and routes in or out of the GPS. If you have some detailed map data, perhaps from a web purchase, you can add that to the unit too. (I presume that if you purchase Magellan MapSend software, it will have its own interface for adding a chunk of map data to the unit, or creating waypoints and routes.)Magellan has also included GPS features and desktop software specifically for those interested in geocaching. The bottom line is that these features are useful, but could use improvement.The desktop component, Magellan Geocache Manager, lets you open .GPX, .LOC and .GEO files and load them into your eXplorist 500. Geocaching.com lets you download cache coordinates as .LOC files, so this is an easy way to get geocaches into your eXplorist's memory. This software is serviceable, but it could be better, especially when you have multiple .LOC files to import.On the eXplorist, geocaches are filed in their own points of interest category, so you can choose not to display them. There is a special info screen for caches, showing data from the .LOC file: cache ID, owner, type, location, date placed, date last found, difficulty, hint, and terrain. (Note that the free .LOC downloads from geocaching.com do not contain all of this information. You need to be a paid member there to get more than just the basic data on a cache.) This information is nice to have, but long text runs off the right side of the screen, an unfortunate bug.Hopefully future software updates will improve the geocaching features, but this is a good start. Overall the eXplorist 500 is a very nice unit, with the battery life and bright screen continuing to be impressive.
I purchased this laptop cooler to use with a Toshiba Tecra. I like the fact that the fans are enclosed - Can use on my lap if I want to. The fans blow the air away from the laptop - it works well at cooling it. Have had no problems with overheating since I started using it. Since I replaced the original hard drive with a much larger one, the laptop would overheat and lock up, but this cooler appears to have solved the problem. In fact, I have not heard the laptop fans run nearly as hard as they used to when the original hard drive was installed.There seems to be a controversy over which way cooling fans should run - blow into the laptop or away from it. I was concerned because my laptop draws air from the bottom and vents to the side. There appears to be no problem with using this cooler that draws air from the bottom and away from the laptop. I read (and the person was probably right) that when you blow air into the laptop, you will also blow dirt into it. That is why I went with this one, that blows air away from the laptop.My complaints are:1. Yes the top is aluminum, but everything else is plastic.2. The 3 usb ports on my laptop are side by side with the power cord at one end and the network cable at the other end. Yes it has a pass through USB port so theoretically you do not loose a port. However, the cable connecting the port to the fan is at a right angle to the pass through port and makes one of my usb ports inacessible.3. The pass through port is only good for very low power devices.4. At first, due to using two of my usb ports, I installed the cooler on a powered usb hub. I discovered that it caused the laptop to continue running instead of hibernating.If your configuration of usb ports is similar to mine, I would suggest getting a short usb cable extender to use so you don't lose access to the second port.The fan is fairly quiet. Could be better, could be a lot worse.There are rubber feet that can be installed to lift the laptop up and provide more air space between the fan and the laptop. The feet are 11 inches apart. I would suggest your laptop be at least 13 inches on the base so that it doesn't slide off.Not sure why the previous review stated that they had trouble installing it. There are 4 rubber feet to stick in the holes and then plug into the usb port. Not rocket science.
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 the third MP3 player I have owned. I had a 128MB Nike/Phillips for about 3.5 years before it finally kicked the bucket. I replaced that with a 8GB Creative Zen Microphoto. The ZMP was nice but I really wanted something that would be better for running/lifting/biking.I was deciding between this and the Creative Zen Stone which was slighly cheaper at the time. I ended up going with the ipod because of the metal casing and the built in clip. I have really enjoyed the purchase and would definately buy another one if this ever broke.PROS:- Size: it is small enough that it doesn't take up much room and you definately don't notice the weight at all. At the same time, it is big enough that the buttons are easy to find without having to lookdown or "search around" with your fingers.- Clip: I had armbands for both my Nike ZMP players which I wasn't to wild about. Armbands arn't bad if you are running or biking, but they can be a annoying when you are doing upper body lifts. The clip eliminates this problem.- Memory: I find 1GB to be the perfect size. You can fit 200-250 songs which keep me entertained for a couple battery lives before I feel like switching them and giving myself something else to listen to.- Build: The metal case is very nice looking and quite strong as well. I have dropped this sucker more than I would like to admit and it has never been a problem. Heck, I even dropped it into a sink full of water and it still works perfectly.CONS:- Shuffle. I don't know if it just me but it seems like I will hear some songs about 4 or 5 times before I hear some other ones. Not a big deal at all, don't let it discourage you from purchasing this, but if it were more balanced I would be even happier.
I love this Speaker i also but the onkyo 509 and if you haven't lookedinto whats out there yet, Dont worry this is a very good sub, I work hard for what i have and this is worth every pissed off customer i had to deal with to earn this. I looked at every sub from 500.00 down and this was the pick, the one i started at.Pros: Very solid buildattractive designfits perfect under end tableExcellent literature and packegingshort break in period (aprox. 20 hours)the on call option works as designeddeep rich sound ( havnt been passed 50% volpre out option and internal crossoverthings to remember when setting let it run for at least 20 hours before finale placement, set in deferent seats before u decide to leave it in a position&lt;I have nothing bad to say a got ths in dec. and have'nt actually turned it off yet, gotta love auto detect feature!!I didnt buy this for one or the other kind of listening i use it for everything and even though I dont usually listen to big bass genres , This sub will flat knock the breath out of you if you take the time to set it up Right. And give it time to loosen up everytime i hear it i think it sound a little better.
This coupler slips on easily, grips securely, works perfectly, and is a good match aesthetically for my black cables.Jim
I ordered this product and it only took about two days to get to me. On top of that, they've upgraded the product from class 6 to class 10 for no fee at all. I actually got this for my friend on her birthday since she kept hinting that she needed a memory card. I talked to her recently and she says she's grateful that she has it. Transferring the files from the memory card to her laptop didn't take very long. And for the price that I bought this memory card...SO WORTH IT. :)
I bought this sub earlier this year cos I needed something to really rock my house. After reading all the great reviews I decided to take the plunge. I was not disappointed. This big boy rocks!!! I will definitely recommend without any reservation ( except if you live in an apt or condo).
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.
Is a nice sound but difficult to put on ear
Have you ever wanted to be free of cords and having a mouse that is free from interferences, yet can still be accurate enough to use in fast paced first person shooter games? That was what I wanted, but having sat in on many LANs where people had mice interfering with each other turned me straight off. Then of course a mouse goes into sleep mode when you don't use it right away and has a 1/2 second delay upon waking up. Not the G7! This guy is on and moving when you touch your mouse. Accuracy is great and the ability to turn down the precision when flying helicopters or sniping the enemy is great.How long do the batteries last? They last a good amount of time, but it really doesn't matter. This mouse comes with 2 and a charger. The mouse lets you know when it is running low and you can change the battery on the fly. It always makes me feel like throwing a new clip in a pistol when I change batteries, I actually look forward to it.Need a gaming mouse sans cords here it is! The size is a touch bigger than I like, but I can always use my wired Razer Diamondback if I want. Between the two I am set.
I purchased the Eton Blackout Buddy primarily as an emergency flashlight when the electricity goes out and also as a backup flashlight. I found out that it has little to no illumination. I am very dissapointed. For me it turned out to be a waste of money because it not like buying something at a store where it is easy to take it back.
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.
Made in China and just what you would expect as far as optical quality. Waste of $40.
I probably got my hands on one of the first-shipped 998's this year. I was going to get the 997 but there's some added functionality that the 998 provides (and it's shiny-new). I've had it set up running 7.1 surround with my new JBL SCS300-7 for about a week now.Sound: Sound is great, but now quite as loud as I expected. I'm not sure if that's the speakers or the AMP though...but when I'm watching a movie and want it 'movie-theatre loud' I turn the AMP all the way up to max. Other that that, it's a huge improvement over my older SONY amp. It decodes all the new surround standards such as 96/48 and Neo6. Given that most DVDs I have are 5.1 it seems a bit like overkill in retrospect.Options/Configuration: If you're not familiar with setting up surround systems then be careful with this one. If you don't know what AFD, PCM, etc. mean then you're going to do a lot of head-scratching. It took me a while to figure out how to make the stereo decode (or emulate) surround in 5.1 or better. (Hint: hit that AFD button a couple times).The 998 has lots of connectivity options - 2 component INs, 5 optical/2 digital INs, along with s-video, composite, and a zillion plain audio INs. Also included is the option to assign different inputs to different things (i.e. video 1 can use the optical in labeled SA-CD). This is great - but the assignments are limited to their orig. listing and video 1/2. You can't, I've discovered, swap the digital DVD IN to TV or assign the TV optical in to DVD. Bummer. Granted, I could use Video 1 for my TV...but my OCD-ism wouldn't like that. One great feature is the upconversion from composite or s-video to component. This means that you can hook up everything - DVD, cable, satalite radio, VCR, ipod, CD, xbox, PS2, etc. to the stereo and run only a single cable (hopefully composite) to your TV.The on-screen setup is much easier than using the display on the AMP - another reason I chose the 998. The universal remote looks nice (and has a learning function) but i'm sticking with my universal touch-screen SONY remote from a previous system.Overall, I'm very happy with the DE998 despite a few minor shortcomings. If you're just looking for basic 7.1 then go a few steps down sony's 2005 line to the 898, 798 or 698. If you want a great reciever to switch all you audio AND video inputs then this is the one and you can't possibly beat the price.
This is a pretty simple review. The Cat6 works great, it's fast and reliable. With that said, it is a 1 foot cable so if you're not connecting to 2 devices that are either back to back or right on top of each other get the 3ft cord. Pretty simple
This device does not display when connected to Linux box. Customer support was not very helpful, and could not resolve the issue. Sending item back.
I bought this so that I could use a set of nice headphones with my PS3. Because the PS3 does not have an audio in port for 3.5mm jack, I was forced to find another solution. This works beautifully. I simply connect it to the USB port and plug the mic jack into the dongle - and the audio jack into my television - and I have a great gaming experience with chat. So, if you have a PS3 and some PC headphones, this is a cheap fix to make them work for you. The price is low, but it works - shipping was much faster than they estimated for me (I might have been lucky, so don't bank on that).
Other than the Gold Ltd. Edition Technics turntable, this is the one to make any dj the envy of the block. Expanded pitch adjustable features, braking adjustment settings, and long lasting led illuminator lights and increased anti-skating make this absolutely a spectacular analog machine/ dj instrument. Quality build is superb and built to outlast anything out there in the competitive market... The ONLY minor mistake not used in really completing the whole package is a lack of a key adjust control. Basically, with a key adjust you can speed up or slow down the beats or the music without vocalists sounding like chipmunks, or Barry White speaking in slow motion ! Key adjust just changes the speed of the music and vocals, not the pitch or tune...This is just a small bonus feature that would have been nice to have; Denon and another company name have already done this for their brand of DJ turntables...
I had to purchase and return no less than FIVE digital microscopes off the web before I finally discovered the Celestron 44104.Specimens look sharp with plenty of range from 40x up to 500x. Celestron sells additional eyepieces that work with this scope that expand that range even further. With two light sources to choose from (Electric LED or a conventional Mirror) you really have all the bases covered when it comes to lighting your specimen. I also purchased theCelestron Digital Microscope Imagerwhich replaces the standard eye piece with a high quality USB webcam that plugs into your computer. The optical quality is identical (excellent) to the standard optics and when paired with a quality webcam software application such as EVOcam for Macintosh you can not only view your subject with ease from your computer monitor, you can save and share the images or even create time-lapse movies etc.The scope's base and support arm are made of cast metal with a quality powder coated finish. All the various focus and stage movement controls/gears are also quality metal parts and oil damped which gives the device a very solid and professional feel. These days, with most things we buy falling far short of our expectations, this product is a satisfying exception to that rule, delivering far more quality than I had been expecting for the price I paid. I have used $500.00 scopes in biology labs that felt less stable and quality built than this Celestron microscope!My one and only gripe is that Celestron didn't think to include a couple of BLANK specimen slides for use with our own specimens! Instead, 5 prepared slides are included in this package. In a pinch, these can be used for other materials if you place your own specimen on either side of the permanent subject afixed to the center of the slide, but that isn't the same thing.We ended up going withMICROSCOPE SLIDES 72/pk 1x3", 1mmandGlass Microscope Cover Slips - 100/ BoxBottom line... We couldn't be more pleased with this microscope, especially when it is paired with Celestron's incredibly affordable and spectacular digital imager! With Amazon's fantastic return policy, you really have nothing to loose. Buy a 44104 and give it a test drive! I am pretty sure you will be as impressed as I am, especially if you pick up the imager with it! Take it from someone who bought and returned no less than FIVE scopes before discovering the 44104, you will be hard pressed to find a better value even up to the $500.00 range.
My (older) laptop was starting to overheat to the point of actually shutting itself off now and then! It was making the computer run slowly as well. Since I got this cooling pad, things have been working perfectly. The pad keeps the computer nice and cool, and it's been running smoothly once again.
yup, wrong battery doesnt fit the canon s100.. sure would be nice if the description was corrected. wasted money and a pain to return.
Overall it does what it is supposed to do: play music. The sound quality is neither bad or exceptional and a few issues with the device may crop up. I received this product during the holidays of `06 and I've already had to replace the earphones twice--which already, regardless were taken care of and treated carefully. The volume doesn't go up very high and music can be difficult or impossible to hear in public places--stores, on the street, and rather quiet places where people are just talking normally. Scratches will develop on the face of the plastic shell over time, it's unavoidable, and will obstruct the view of the screen to an extent.The software is pretty basic, albeit a little difficult to use.Using the player itself can become a hassle. I have yet to figure out how to manage and rename songs, or for that matter find them. The player has its own ideas about organization and titles. At times it resembles trying to find a needle in a haystack, particularly if you want a certain song. The alphabetical listing is odd. If you add full albums, I've found that it will add numbers in front of the titles and therefore get shuffled around in a nonsensical manner.Finding an artist presents itself with its own problems. Often one artist will be split with 2+ names and the songs will be scattered under all of them--making you check all of them for whatever song or playlist you want.The deletion is done on the computer as is the sorting--if you can find a way to manage it. The recorder on the machine is unforgiving with mistakes. If you record something and later realize that you have an emergency lecture or whatnot, you're out of luck if you already have the space filled. It doesn't seem to matter much anyway--you need to be under supreme conditions to catch anything clearly. Radio clarity however is quite nice and I tend to use it more than listen to the 400+ songs housed there.In regards to the pictures...the screen is so small that it's completely worthless and space wasting to house them to view. Transferring files however and you won't have a problem.The worst aspect of this product however is the battery life. One AAA battery and at best you have a few hours of power for the player. The rate it goes through them is phenomenal. I've found I've even spent roughly $30 in batteries during a month--almost the price of the player itself. It truly is terrible. 15 hours of power is an absurdly exaggerated claim. So unless you can afford hundreds of batteries, the player is quite worthless owning. The amount spent on the AAAs will quickly become more expensive than a more pricely player---which might be wise to get instead of this, if price is an issue.But for its credit--It does play songs and I have yet for a song to skip, even when jogging. The color screen is nice and I'd assume the 2GB is attractive and eyecatching for something this cheap. And yes, the capability is a plus. But the player has been poorly designed, thought out, and is quite frankly a time and money sucker. So please be warned and think out the decision before investing in one of these.
I am so happy with my Brother MFC8500. I've printed 250 page, two-sided, workbooks for classes I teach. They come out sharp, and fast. I've used the fax, the scanner, and the copier functions too. It is easy, reliable, and reasonably priced. What more could you want?
Thanks to all the reviews posted. Read them to avoid any pitfalls during installation. It worked. Got my MP101 2 days ago (a steal deal for 49.99 after rebates). [...]. Downloaded everything needed (Client-Server Software and Firmware). Then proceeded to install it with my home theater. After 2 reboots it connected with my Netgear Router 802.11b, i believe MR814. And it worked. No problems. Turned it off-on-off-on. Rebooted to see if any problems. Found it to connect to the network almost always on the 2nd reboot. Once connected, it stays connected throughout the day until the PC is rebooted or MP101 is turned off. Boot time is less than a minute when it connects. Also love the Media Server software. I think it is awsome.(i have not tried or researched any other media server software's on the market). All in all i like it. It pulls MP3, WMA. Once you upgrade the firmware(highly recommended) it starts to pull WAV and a few others too. The remote is very nicely laid out. It can pull audio by Playlist, Genre, Album, Artists, tracks etc. That is powerful. It does not pull video as it is not supposed to. It delivers. So far so good. Down the road, i may try it with Netgear's Super G router to see if it works. Till then....enjoy the purchase.
this is a good product. helps keep tom safe n clean. wish it'd a come with tom..it should...
If you are NOT a Computer GURU, as most of these reviews are from- Forget about it! You cannot just Plug in , follow instructions and BAM! you have security wireless camera. I Have been trying for 3 days to get Mine working. I Have a BRAND NEW router Wirless G with speed booster, and I Have been on PHONE for 3 days with LYNKYS for MANY HOURS, trying to Get it to Work.Nothing wrong with Camera, just has to Be configured correctly and if you dont have 3 days and MANY HOURS&lt; to deal with this- DONT BUY IT! Lyskys now says My NEw router is Broken, not allowing the PORT to OPEN to View Camera from remote Location. I Can see it fine at the LOCATION but not Remotely. Today Im going to attempt to SWAP out my Routers Exchange one from home with One at Office) to see if will Work!, If it DOES NOT - Then Im returning the Camera for a REFUND... Lyksys told me to hook it up "wired" and it will work Fine. BUT I BOUGHT It to BE WIRELESS. Where My Cable/router is in my office is NOT where I Need the CAMERA... Deafeats Whole Purpose! So Far NOT IMPRESSED... You may want to BUY ONE that is Not so COMPLICATEDUPDATE: I Swapped the router's STIll would not work to allow me to veiw remotely. So it was NOT the routers PROBLEM, and the camera did WORK,Although not remotely, so It is a PROGRAMING ISSUE. I WARN you dont buy this product unless You Know IP's , and port Numbers and all that other stuff you HAVE to KNOW to get this to work. I SENT IT BACK for a REFUND
I bought these for my studio. Was expecting an adequate set of phones, but found them to perform far above the price range. Comfortable, excellent dynamics including clear highs and firm bass, and quiet with minimum bleed. I highly recommend them. Professional studio phones at a home studio price.
a similar cable like 50 cents hdmi doing the same only if you see a monster cable in the store do you buy a electronic the specialist who selling asking you, you supoust to buy because you cant receive a good reception that fair if it not trufh ...dot spend money look in amazon .com you buing for 10 dollars maybe the same monster cable
I have purchased this mouse for two reasons:1) I like Microsoft mice2) I needed to replace my old wireless mouse (non-bluetooth).The bluetooth adapter seems to be compatible to other devices in general. I successfully use the adapter to connect to my BlackBerry and to my Motorola headset. It works simply fine.The box includes a CD - you should discard it. Download the driver from the Microsoft site and everything will be fine.This mouse is big, and I expected that, as I use it at home and I need it to fill my hand. When I'm traveling, I carry the Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 - which is smaller and offer presentation buttons.It's smooth (smoother than the previous MS Mouse I had), precise, has an on-off button, so you can save your battery without depending on weird standby modes as in other brands. It also includes a base for recharging. I typically leave it in the base at night every two-three days.
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.
The battery pack works fine, and is installed in my unit after a bit of jerry rigging. Make sure you have the NEW version of the XS 1500, not an older one, or this won't fit out of the box.I purchased this model for my APC Back+UPS XS 1500; which is what the product description says it fits. My XS 1500 is several years old (purchased it at Circuit City back in the day), and apparently APC has kept the same name as the older models, but changed the design of the battery packs.The issue is that in the older XS 1500, the two batteries that make up the pack are side-to-side, with the terminals at the top of each unit on the same plane. With the version shipping with this product purchase it's the same two batteries, but instead of side-to-side, they are top-end-to-top-end and held together with binding cover.It only took a few minutes to disassemble the thing as received and put it together (with strong electrical tap binding the two batteries together) in a manner that fit the older unit. Once inserted and connected, it charged right up and my UPS is actually a UPS again.Overall not a big issue for someone with just a little bit of tech saavy...but also not something the average user would want to deal with.
It has absolutely no front end filters. All the noise existing around penetrates it. In the result, it receives noise, not signal. Strong chugging when you try to scan with the side tuning wheel.Strangely enough, Sony takes off production decent world band models, but keeps making this kind of overpriced trash.It would be a barely acceptable value at $30-$40, not at its current price. Buy instead incomparably better radios from Degen/Kaito, models 1102 and 1103. 1103 has an electronic needle scale blowing away that of SW40, and it is a competently engineered and very well finished radio. Its tuning works almost as smooth as that of an analog receiver. It also costs less than a half of SW40.
This remote extender is everything they say. I have mine set in the basement for a cable box; I am able to access the box now from anywhere in the house - I have (3) TVs - and (1) cable box. Works great.
A MUST HAVE FOR THE NIKON D80 OR ANY OTHER QUALITY DSLR.....THIS CARD WRITES SO FAST.......I CAN TAKE MULTIPLE SHOTS VERY RAPIDLY IF I NEED TO..........I"M LOOKING FORWARD TO TAKING IT ALONG ON MY NEXT CRUISE VACATION
This was exactly the blank mini cd-r i was looking for.It is the perfectly round cdr and NOT the odd shaped "card" cd.The top of CD is shiny, which is perfect for writing or adding mini labels, we use the labels from the dymo label maker.The 100pack comes does not come with a spindle, it is just packed in thick plastic.I will upload a picture of the open package.
I really wanted to get a new laptop bag that would hold a 15 inch notebook. It does hold it but outside the padded compartment dedicated for the laptop. So my recommendation for anyone who has 15 inch just buy different one this bag is particularly good for someone who has less than 15 notebook. Overall this bag is well made and it has excellent compartments for all your other extra gadgets.
As you can tell from the other reviews, this is an awesome lens. It is one of my favorites, if not my favorite, when outside of a small room setting. It can reach out and it can move close. This glass makes you look better than you are. Its versatility is unsurpassed when on the go, at the beach, on a hike, in the mountains or riding on a safari. Great versatile lens.
I bought an HP Pavillion zt1230, and had so many performance and hardware issues that I bought this Sony just 4 months later! I use it mostly at home, and take it with me on vacation: I'm not someone who travels constantly with it for work. I surf the Web with it, do graphics and web design, play video games, and edit home photos. Even while running several large graphics programs at once, the memory is never a problem, and it handles my husband's fastest video games like Warcraft III. With the HP, his game is jerky, and there wasn't enough memory for me to use Front Page and Photo Shop at the same time.It's extremely sturdy, whereas the HP was not. I have three children, ages 11, 2 and 5 months, and a husband who thinks that banging on the buttons will make it work faster! My HP had three different keys pop off, and the mouse USB port busted the first week. This Sony has been dropped, banged on and spit up in (my baby actually spit up all over the keys without hurting it).The battery life isn't what it claims to be, but then none of them are, are they?! Mine lasts about 1.5 hours, and charges back up quickly.The large screen on this is a dream! I will say that this is a large laptop, and might not be the best choice if you travel constantly with it strapped to your back. It's large, much heavier than my HP, and the power supply for it is huge! However, I think that part of the reason it weighs more than the HP is because it's built much more solidly. It still fits into my backpack-style laptop bag easily, and the size and weight aren't a problem in the least for my needs.The processor on this thing is a screamer! I've never had a computer boot up and shut down as fast as this one in my life! And for once I finally have a computer that can actually let me see the benefits of having Broadband Internet-my other 3 computers didn't let me see much improvement in speed.The keyboard is nicely laid out, with nice, clicky buttons.The touchpad is nice, because it's not as freakishly sensitive as my other one was; the HP, if you even brushed against it in the slightest, it would register as a mouse left-click. I also like the fact that this has an ACTUAL scroll bar at the bottom, instead of a "touchpad scrollbar". It's much easier to use when my husband steals my laptop mouse than the other one was.My favorite feature about this laptop has been the Memory Stick drive! I have both a Sony digital still camera and a Sony digital video camera, and when I want to load photos and mpegs onto my computer, I just pop the stick into the side of it: No cords, nothing! The fact that it's that convenient now motivates me to do it more often than I was before.If I had to find a drawback to this computer, I'd say it's the fan. There's an intake vent underneath,in the middle, and it's flush with the bottom of the computer, so it occassionally overheats. Using the two little elevating pegs on the underside in the back raises it up a smidge and keeps this from happening.Overall, if you want quality, power, and versatility, I just don't see how you can beat this without going into the [$] range. I paid dearly for straying from Sony with that last laptop, and it won't happen again!
I use it as protection of lens. I bought it because it's popular on-line, own it for 3 months, works fine all the time.
The Hot Link Pro was not compatible with the Motorola VIP 1225 HD DVR that was recently installed by ATT Uverse. It seemed to control everything else just fine, but there was absolutely no response from the VIP 1225. That leads me to believe that Hot Link Pro can't reproduce a high enough frequency signal or something. I'm familiar with interference and saturation in IR systems, but with those problems you usually see SOME response. In those cases the device responds a little (maybe the wrong thing happens, or something only happens intermittently), but in this case, the device didn't respond ever while all other devices were working fine.
it has worked so well with my laptop i could not believe how easy it was`to install it. it is a product i will recommend to anyone
This product was at my address within just a few days and in great condition.
Being able to play my ipod through my stereo has been wonderful. I will probably not replace my cd player once it bites the dust because of this cable.
this is amazing! You can write and it recognizes it and converts it to text. I wrote this whole review with the tablet. great if you like to draw or design games. great price and surprisingly great quality! when using in Photoshop-it recognizes how much pressure is applied and is great for shading. I think thatS about it. ha.
I have two of these - one at work and one at home. I am a professional designer and this is a pro tool. Fits my small hands great and works very well cordless.
considing the price, it is a very good webcam. it is easy to install and use, though earphone is not very clearly.
I've had other digital cameras but this is the first one I've had problems with. I started getting a Zoom lens error shortly after I bought it but it would clear if I turned it off then back on. It is now unusable as the lens can not be retracted at all. It lasted 18 months.
This player is great I did not do the update because i didn't need it. it only skips under hard shaking even then it has 120 sec ESP protection. it plays all of my mp3s perfectly.I Walk around with it in my hand alot for two days now and no skipping.I haven't tried it with audio cds though. i am not sure about that. With MP3 cds this thing is great. The price is also great.unless your looking for the best mp3 cdplayer The SP90 is the best choice for 99 dollars
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!
Everything went great. I'm very happy with the purchase and delivery.
I received the forge 256 mb for christmas, and I was at first excited about using the player. The design is sleek and modern, and the player seemed to abound with many useful features.Setting it up, I found it easy to use, with a very intuitive interface and setup. It was able to easily integrate with a 1 GB sd memory card I bought, and I was able to successfully fill it up to its maximum capacity.Unfortunately, success was only temporary. The radio tuner is completely useless. The unit was not able to pick up the strongest station in my area, and I live in a major metropolitan area. As such, the fm record feature is completely worthless. The whole player is made of a cheap plastic, the chrome ring being only cosmetic. The player will load songs fine. But when actual use is attempted, the slightest bump will cause the player to shut down. Booting up again, the rio logo dislays, only for the unit to shut down again. Apparently it has something to do with the battery compartment design. It's slightly to large, and a little plastic piece on the positive end prevents a proper connection. It gets stuck in a shut-down mode, and an internal settings-saving battery will keep it in this mode, even if the AAA battery is removed. The stopwatch is okay, but the small buttons make it difficult to use.The shortcomings of this product are a result of the physical design of the hardware itself. No patch, firmware upgrade, or settings change will ever fix these flaws. Within a few weeks, the Rio Forge 256 mb will be reduced to paperweight, though it could possibly find use as A FREAKING HOCKEY PUCK! I am very disapointed in Rio, and will tell anyone to stay as far away from this product as they possibly can. I am hoping that I can return it, but I've already wasted at least $60 bucks on a sd card I have no use for.If you're looking for flash-based players, there are plenty of others on the market. Unforunately, the Rios are the only prominent ones I can find with an sd expansion slot. Maybe another player, like the cali or chiba would work. I haven't tried those, but I can tell you that iriver has an excellent line of products. I've boughten both an Ihp-140 hard-drive player and one of their mp3-cd players. Both of these function flawlessly. Their flash-based players are more compact, although they do not have expanasion slots. Ultimately, if 128, 256, or 512 mb is enough for you, go with the iriver (or wait and see what the flash-based ipod is like). If you need more and still still need the shock-resistance of a completely solid-state device, go with an alternative rio model. (Just be sure to read the reviews BEFORE YOU BUY OR START USING.) If I had read the other reviews, I would have returned the Rio Forge before I even opened the box.
Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000 40" 1080p LCD HDTVThe product arrived in good condition in a timely manner. It has performed to date as well as advertised.
We just got these cameras in the store and they are amazing. Everyone enjoys the LCD screen on the back. Instead of the typical fixed LCD it has a swivel one much like your Camcorder. It pops out so you can have it hang to the side, or you can flip it over to take pictures of yourself and your family if you don't have a cameraman handy. It can also flip back into the body to function just like previous LCD screens. Amazing innovation in digital camera's. Overall nice camera from Canon.
I think every lens which takes front-mounted filters should have a UV filter like this permanently fitted. It doesn't make a difference to the light, but it's excellent protection - if something hits (or even just scratches) the end of my lens, I'd much rather replace a $10-$20 filter than a $360 lens (which is what I've got this one attached to). Even getting a lens repaired (if you're lucky and that's even possible) is more expensive than just replacing a filter.The only exception to this general rule is for really cheap lenses - it's hardly worth buying a $20 filter to protect a $100 lens like the (excellent and highly recommended) 50mm f/1.8, for instance.
I have been told that this external charger will charge the battery much faster than the AC adapter will that comes with the camera. I find nothing more frustrating than being &quot;dead in the water&quot; without power. If you have not yet purchased the DC4800, you may wish to consider purchasing it and the Kodak Lithium Ion Battery and Charger as part of the &quot;internet bundle&quot;. I have been watching newpaper ads for the month prior to Christmas and find to be the best value available.I will probably buy the Kodak DC4800 today. It is my top choice after exhaustive research. I appreciate the insight that other reviewers have given me. If you haven't read the reviews, you are missing out.
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.
Save your money and just cut the end out of a newspaper bag. This was flimsy and no more that a thin plasic tube with a drawstring. Awkward to use as well.
I figured I would put my two cents in on this baby. I bought the Toshiba at the local Best Buy two years ago to get into the HDTV game at a reasonable price. Since then I've gotten a Westinghouse 32"LCD for our finished basement room. But you know what? This TV is still our primary one. If you were to compare HD picture versus HD picture between the two, the LCD would probably edge it out slightly.But that's not to say the HD on the Toshiba is bad. Far from it - it looks fantastic! You need to set the picture quality to one you like. I concur with what someone else said - "movie" is way too dark. Sports is pretty good. You also need to fart around with the color, tint, balance, etc. to get the most out of it. But when you do it's worth it - an amazing picture.One area where this kind of TV beat the LCD is in the televising of just a plain old digital signal. For as good as HD looks on an LCD, the regular 480p digital signals just look a little bit "off" to me. But on the Toshiba the colors look vibrant and everything really "pops" alot better.I feel bad for the people that have had bad experiences with this TV. But if you look at the best, top of the line Sony, you'll find similar reviews of what a piece of junk it is because of X, Y and Z. Personally I think all TV's are being made to be "disposable" these days, but that's just my opinion.You could do worse than this CRT HDTV from Toshiba. The only real drawback in my book is the size. It's a behemoth. Don't plan on moving it too much once you have it where you want it. But for me, after two years, so far so good. I have a Time Warner HD box plugged into it via HDMI and it looks wonderful.
I don't own this camera, so in fact this isn't a review. I'm just getting my voice on the record so Olympus can know my major concerns,and why I WON'T be upgrading from my C-5050 despite the major improvement in camera startup and response time.1. Get rid of the proprietary battery. Reap your profits in repeat busines, not in milking each customer for all their worth.2. Give us the fast 1.8 lens found on the C-5050. This one's a no-brainer.3. Get the build quality right. I've seen too many reviews here and elsewhere warning of multiple returns for defective cameras.4. Make extension lens attachments standard. You don't have to include the lens, fine, but don't make me buy an extra part when you can build it in for practically nothing.'Nuff said!
This is my all time favorite printer. It was also my fastest. I have not purchased a printer in the past two years since mine died. I wish they would bring it back! I had no problems with it until an 1 inch action figure fell into it while it was printing. Otherwise, it is well missed.:0(
I got this product as a gift over a year ago, and in that time I have never gotten a speeding ticket. The Cobra not only detects radar in front of you, behind you and on overpasses, but it works around bends. You will always know if there is a cop with radar near you and with plenty of time to slow down. I like to drive about 10 to 15 mph over the speed limit, and let me tell you this device has saved me numerous times. I can't live without it.
Very high quality. Worth spending a little more to get somkething made really well. 300$ iPod worth $25 case.
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.
We really like this camera! It's a WHOLE lot better than our previous one, which ran off 4 AA batteries, and ran THROUGH so many AA batteries so quickly that we can't even guess how many $$ that wasted. This Optio camera uses very nice rechargable batteries that cost $5 each through Ebay (don't buy them here on Amazon... ouch!) We've got 3 batteries and are getting two more so that we never even have to worry about power while on a long trip. (The really handy travel charger is also awesome... get it on Ebay for just a few bucks.)The startup time and shutter speed are very fast, so catching quick pictures is finally possible for us. (My wife no longer threatens to go back to film after using this camera!) Our last camera would take so long to focus that we never got the candid shots we wanted.The one and only thing that's even a slight problem with this camera is the power button being next to the shutter button. (What clueless engineer thought THAT would be good??) However, now that we've used it a lot, we never hit the button by accident.All other features of the camera are great. With a 1 GB memory card, we've never ever run out of memory space, even with taking lots of short videos and many many pictures on medium quality.Great camera, worth every cent. Buy the accessories on Ebay and you'll find that getting everything you need is not very expensive at all. (Actually, we bought the camera on Ebay too, but these reviews are great here on Amazon. Thanks, Amazon!)
Bought this from Circuit City when it was new. It has been the most hassle of any PC I have owned including a self-built windows ME machine...this one has been the one to finally convince me to go with Apple after my whole life on PCs...stay away...
Between the battery that the camera comes with and this extra one, I never run out of power. The bag has storage places for extra batteries, tapes and memory sticks. With the size of my Sony trv-350 camcorder I'm even able to fit my Nikon digital camera in the same bag!
I purchased my 500 in September, it's now January and it has never worked correctly at all. It would say that I am in Russia, then lock up (I live in NJ USA). The first time that I sent it it, my expense, Magellan support sent it back to me within 24 hours; and it was not fixed. It still said that I was in Russia and would lock up. The second time that I sent it to them, they sent me a shipping label via email. They had it in their paws for about 2 weeks. It came back said that I was in Peru and then lock up. I have an old Lowrance and never had a problem receiving a signal, it always locked on to my location (albeit a little slow), and it worked.I've been trying to get a new shipping label for this piece of junck now for one month. First they said that they sent it to me via email, but they said that because I have anti-spyware sw on my pc that my Outlook is rejecting the label. But, I use web based email. Then they said that they will send a label to me via regular mail. It's been two and a half weeks and I have not yet received that label. They told me that they sent it out 3 days before Christmas and that I didn't receive the label because of the delays in mail due to Christmas and New Year's. But it's now January. Who knows, maybe I'll be lucky and receive the label before 2008.It's clear to me that they have no intention of fixing this piece of junk. It was a mistake to buy it; don't you make the same mistake.
really like the sub for the discounted price.had a broken grill like most peoplehowever the Great people @ polk will be sending me a new one.{ call them }the sub is clean and powerful.also the subwoofer will get better as it breaks in.
I received this camera as a gift in June 2003 and used it maybe 10 times over the course of a year. Then all of a sudden the "EASY" APS loading dock started to get very fussy. After about a month of playing to get the film loaded, the camera stoppped letting the film out of the compartment! It's broke and I can't get it working! I took it to the Camera Shop and they said it would cost $110.00 to fix it! Forget it! I'm going back to 35MM - the film is cheaper and it cost a lot less to get developed. How much easier was the APS after all?
We bought this Garmin last month before a long trip from FL to VT with stops in Ashville, NC, Long Island, NY, Yorktown Heights, NY and CT. It never failed to get us where we wanted to go. (New York traffic is tough.)The screen is small and hard to see if in direct sunlight, but I, as navigator and not driving, often handheld it when crucial turns were coming up. It came with every attachment you will need and we set it up right out of the box.Very pleased with this unit and would certainly recommend it.
I buy these cables for work and have found them to be completely reliable and easy to plug/unplug. Recommended.
Pro:- Recording quality on the DVDR-15/17 was much better than expected (using DirecTV) on settings up to 6 hrs (8 hrs was worse than VHS).- Multiple input/output formats.- Slim silver caseCon:- Reliability poor. After 40 days (right after they began replaying ALL the Farscape episodes), the system refused to recognize ANY disc - blank or commercial in any format (prerecorded DVD/DVD+R/CD). Technical support was prompt & immediately gave me an RMA so I could send it away for service (shipping on my dime).- Menu is not intuitive.We'll see how the turnaround is & whether the problem returns.
I was using an old pentium 3 laptop for work and needed to communicate with bluetooth printer, mouse and numeric keypad. This made it possible and has 30 foot range as well. Great item!
A couple of major issues with these earbuds, but I'm only going to address the most signicant, which is that the earphones are useless unless you plan to use them while sitting completely still. No movement at all. Don't even breathe.I just got mine yesterday and tried them out at the gym today. After I put them on I walked a few feet and then paused. Thwok, thwok, thwok...what the?? The slight tapping of the wire against my shirt as I walked was loud, distracting and makes the earphones essentially worthless for active use. Unless you like to hear, thwok, thwok, thwok..I would go on, but as far as I'm concerned, that's all you need to know. Unless you plan to stop breathing while using your new earbuds, do not buy these.
Instructions says it works with Mac but it doesn't. No drivers; not even on manufacturer site. Tried the headset and it is absolute junk. Can't say anything more about the base unit as I never got that far.
It may appear to be damning with faint praise, but "it appears to work as advertised" seems to be high praise for DVD writers. I hope to amend this review after I have more experience with the product.
The card is an SDHC and I ordered it because I need an SD card
I have the 971, and I had a problem. I just called Oppo, and they are going to fix the machine for free with free FedEx shipping both ways. The 971 works great, but I think I'm going to get this 970 also -- because of the SACD capability (for "Dark Side Of The Moon," natch).The picture is fantastic, and you don't need any converter for 5.1 surround. Just get a couple of old amps, a powered sub, and a small studio monitor (powered) for the center.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE BUYING FROM THIS COMPANY. The products are poor, the repairs are poorer and the customer service is non existant. They will not refund anything, even if your product dies twice in the first 9 weeks.
I got this 2 weeks ago to replace my old VCR and add a new DVD. I am not a handy man and by looking at set up menu and it took me less than 1/2 hour to set it all up. Menu option is so user friendly. I run so many DVDs &amp; VCRs and it is fine so far with no problem. I have no HDTV so the progressive scan I have no comment. Love this and I am highly recommend this DVD/VCR combo.
Easy to use and takes great pictures.
The Nuvi 360 is better than I had expected! It gives good directions and enough lead time to be prepared to get off at the correct exit. If you don't have a need for a hands free phone, you would be better served with the Nuvi 350. Exact same item without the blackberry capability.
i recently bought this cam with in the last week. since my previous cam had broke, i was pleasantly surprised by the wide range of motion you can do with the cam as well as with the hi resolution picture it produces. my friends agree that for such a low price it is really user friendly as well a great buy. all in all, this cam is a great buy.
No issues with this cord, definitely a great buy. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase this again if I ever need an additional cable.
Bought this for my digital camera and very happy with it, and the price was low.
I've been using this camera for a year, and continues to surprise. I recommend Ken Rockwell's WEB page on this camera to optimize settings; example color saturation setting. I recently viewed a tv program of a professional outdoor cameraman, looking carefully for the camera he used. It was a Nikon D1x, sporting 5.5 megapixels. Though not to confuse the D70s with the D1x, it does imply something about the megapixel hyperbole. I personally like RAW (some don't), and with Capture NX, is a great complement to the D70s. The manual mode (for me) is sometimes frustrating using the kit lens in getting the focus perfect; am considering a viewfinder adaptor to improve this aspect.
Great in portability and looks, but severely lacking in Image quality.What good is a camera that fails in its primary role of capturing the precious moments of your life?It's a cool looking gadget, but albeit a useless one. I've owned 5 digital cameras and this one wins the WORST BANG for the BUCK award.If, however, the price came down... it would be an entirely different matter...
I purchased this car power splitting device and it works, just not very well. It does not come with a fuse, so if there is a power overload (and yes, I had one), then this product will start to melt until it blows out the fuse in your car. So spend a little extra money and pick up a splitter with a fuse in it.
In an effort to be fair about these binos we must keep in mind that these are giant binos. The tripod mount works well and is a sliding mount requiring less effort to snug down than my 25 x 100 Celestron I am comparing these to. At lower power these do compare well in edge to edge clarity. The narrow field of view was expected as I was ordering a zoom bino. Here is where the comparison ends.I suppose all giant zooms on the market are made in China, like these. The left diopeter adjustment is so sloppy even bymping these with your eye socket takes them out of focus. Out of the box the barrels are not aligned properly. And it illudes me how $300 binoculars could be sold with such a sloppy focusing mechinism. I would really value these at more like $150.Reality dictates that these are really about my only option for a low zoom power (reasonable, useful) 80mm bino. Rather than sending these back I will keep these for the following reasons.I think I can make modifications to the focuser and diopter to make these reasonably useful.I can make the needed corrections to the alignment of the 2 barrels.The zoom capabilties and optics are acceptable and reasonably good for the price range.
I have now decided that this is the last HP product I ever buy. Terrible software, doesn't work as it should. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
Although the camara is easy to use, the software is difficult. Additionally, battery time is &lt; 2 hours of consistent use (alkaline). The USB software for downloading is difficult to use.You can only save to A drive, or a CD. I would like to save it to my ZIP disc (D-drive) so I can use less discs and port it to my other computers which have Zips. The accessories are expensive... I also don't like the fact that you have to print out the manual (105 pages) or read it on CD. For practice use and to learn how to use the camara, you must print it out. My PC won't recognize the USB port for this camara (and there is nothing wrong with the USB port) so I can only use it with my desk top. The "on-line" help is helpless. The Toshiba company places you in a "loop" for Q and A (ie: "here are the most asked questions and answers")!
I purchased this adapter so I could attach a keyboard or powered external hard drive to a rooted Nook Color running CM7.2. It works like a charm. Just plug in the Nook USB charging cord to one side of the coupler and the keyboard or hdd to the other side while in USB host mode and you are in business. The seller (LTdash LLC) far exceeded my expectations. I ordered this part on Friday evening and received it Monday morning in my normal USPS delivery. Considering this was a $1.19 part with free shipping and that it had to travel from New Jersey to Indiana to get to me, the speed was very surprising. This seller has shown that they want more of my business by their quality service and they shall receive it. Five stars all-around.
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!
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.
Great variety of alarm options, and nice looking too. One low note: the nature sounds are rather unnatural sounding.
Bought this drive to directly replace the original. Did the job perfectly. The drive works very well and should last another 10 years.
I have been using the PS113 for over two years now and it works well. With the latest firmware upgrades made available on the netgear web site, performance has improved and I'm happier with it that I was initially. I would recommend the unit, but suggest checking the netgear site to make sure that your printers are on the compability list before buying.
The radio is efficient and easy to use. I use the TV channels for sports when the sports are not being broadcast on TV. The sound is good. I like the ease of portability. It's good for when the power goes out due to weather, too. All-in-all I'm glad I purchased it!
I wanted to look into this system, but was not provided any information. What does it do, what comes in the &quot;package&quot;, how many watts are the speakers...etc.
I purchased these to replace an older pair of Sony MDR-W14L that I have had for years and they are good. The wider headband at the top defiantly helps them stay in place much better than the MDR-W14L pair did but I have to agree with others that the volume slider just ruins the sound when it is turned up the whole way. It also seems slightly more muffled compared to the older MDR-W14L. Now both of these factors may depend on what device they are plugged into but I found that positioning the slider in the middle or just over and then using the devices volume adjustment works the best.
This product is too good for nobody to review. This capture card is the best. After trying tons of capture cards, this is the only one that WON'T crash nor capture the audio out of synch. It's perfect. And, the software is amazing. It's simple and edits very well. Buy this, it's perfect!! After bad experiences with other capture cards, I thought I would never be able to get a good capture card. So, I gave up. Since people knew I wanted a good capture card badly, they gave me this as a gift. I thought I was going to be disappointed again, so I didn't have high hopes. However, once I started capturing, I couldn't believe it was perfect. It even has a magnificant built-in encoder. It's great!
For the price this is a decent LCD, it looks nice, has a good picture, excellent variety of inputs but it also has a lousy remote and at least one major flaw that ruins it for me. The LT32HVE, and it seems all the LCDs from Syntax, lacks a zoom function to make 4:3 letterboxed sources fill the screen, ie anything shown widescreen on SD cable or broadcast TV as well as some DVDs, VHS and VCDs. You either have to watch with bars on all 4 sides of the picture or stretch the picture to fit the width, leaving the bars top and bottom unchanged and distorting the image. Also, the Olevia logo is very bright blue when the TV is off so it's not good for in a bedroom, unless you like sleeping with a night light.
When it comes to ink for my R1800 photo printer, I am concerned with the quality of the images I print. The Epson yellow 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
this cute mouse looks great with my sony vaio, and even though it costs more than other mice, seeing my desk without all the cables, and keeping my USB ports free, it's totally worth it. i'm not even a techie or someone that has to have the latest, but in this case, the latest works for me! the mouse works fine, and has the option to turn off or on to conserve the battery.
This external drive packs a lot of punch despite its small size.I bought it to store my ever growing collection of music and photos.Here is a list of things that I like about it:+ No external power needed. That means no hassle of wires around your PC/laptop.+ It worked well with my macbook without the need for any reformatting. Just plug and use.+ Its black color looks great with my white macbook+ Extraordinary speeds, especially with mac.+ Sleek and compact. I can carry it in my pocket too.+ Tough and shiny black exterior+ Again, looks great with my white macbook :)I would suggest that one should buy a small case too along with this drive to protect its shell from scratches.
I shopped around for bluetooth keyboards for my Cingular 8125 (Cingular's variant of the HTC Wizard smartphone). In the end, I was divided between the Think Outside keyboard and this one. What sold me on this one was the price (1/3 less at the time) and the fact that it has number keys.I needed this for note-taking in both class and business meetings. However, it proved utterly useless and frustrating for any purpose.The main culprit was the key action. This keyboard would force you to hold down a key with all of your strength for it to register. I am a very fast typist, so this killed it for me. Not only was I being forced to single-finger hunt and peck in order to apply enough force to trigger the key, applying the pressure was literally starting to hurt my hands. After about half an hour of struggling to take notes in class, I just gave up and went back to using the thumbboard of my 8125.At first I thought it was something I was doing. I downloaded new drivers, reinstalled software, changed batteries, etc. Nothing worked.It's a real shame, because the keyboard is otherwise very nice. The keys are of a good size, it has number keys, the build quality is good, the pull-out detachable stand is very nicely done, the software works well, and the folded size is perfect. With my phone on my hip and this in the knee pocket of my cargo pants, I had a complete portable office (at least I thought I did).Unfortunately, it's simply a return at this point. I'm going to spring for the Think Outside keyboard instead. I'd rather lose the numbers than lose the feeling in my fingers...
The Verbatim 8.5 GB 8X dual layer stock was perfect for my projects (that exceeded normal disk capacity). They worked flawlessly during numerous DVD burns, with no bad disk burning experiences. I would definitely recommend them!
This is really a great set of shelves. Even without screwing the support strap to the wall, it's incredibly sturdy. The only thing that keeps it from getting five stars is that when you load it up with DVDs (especially boxed sets) you can only fit six shelves on it. The only way to get all eight on there is if you're using it for casettes or CDs. But that's a problem common to this style of shelves from Atlantic (the five shelf set can only fit four shelves if you put DVDs on it).
Do not buy this....I agree with other reviews
I just received this camera and could not be happier. I did tons of research before buying, and this one is definitely the one for me! My knowledge of electronics is average, and I am having tons of fun with this. Here's what I like about the camera:- It's Small & very thin (And although it's small, it feels suprisingly sturdy)- Stylish & attractive- Large LCD screen (2.5 inches)- Many different shooting modes (Has settings for indoor, outdoor, kids & pets, foliage, etc.)- Transferring pictures from the camera to the computer is a breeze- And most importantly, it takes beautiful, clear pictures, and is fun to use!I am thrilled with this camera. The only thing is that the 16MB memory card it comes with is a little ridiculous, considering that it can only hold a few (6 or 7 at the most) pictures on it. I did know when I was buying that the card is very small, so I ordered a 2gig card in addition. I just thought I'd include that for anyone who did not know. Also, I recommend purchasing a spare battery to have on hand since the camera doesn't have a constant battery life reminder on the screen (the battery life meter only pops up on the screen when there is 1/3 of the battery life left)If you are looking for the features I mentioned in the list above, then I say go get this camera, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.UPDATE 7/20: I just returned from a 10-day trip to Greece and this camera held up very very nicely. I took 600+ pictures that turned out fantastic and the camera was very easy to travel with. This was my first real test for the camera's performance and it passed with flying colors!
I use this product for running outdoors. Works great. Fits nicely, doesn't fall and it is waterproof.
This camera is easy to use and a perfect camera for my teen daughter.
I bought three of these players for our triplets 5th birthday. I picked the DVD7377 model because it was cheap (especially important X 3!) and it could play Divx from an SD or USB source. My triplets have a tendancy to scratch up their DVDs, so this was a big deal to me. I needed a replacement for the DVD player in the van, which they broke. This way I could stop listening to the arguments over what DVD they were going to play if everyone had their own unit.My wife and I did a lot of research before buying this unit. We have generally had better survival rates out of Sony products for DVDs, but Sony does not make a unit that can play Divx, and they blew our birthday money budget anyway.I have to admit it took A LOT of playing around to get a movie converted into a format this thing was happy with. This is not as straight forward as putting a movie on an Ipod. I will now let you in on a big secret: Convert to a specialized AVI size of 480X240, or as close to that as you can get. That is the pixel size of the screen, and custom AVIs in this size look great! There are several free converters on the web that can do this successfully for you, but the one I found that worked best for me is Any Video Converter version 2.7.5 from MPlayer. Most of my videos are in IPod format of M4V or MP4, with a few WMVs, and this converted everything to a custom 480X272 AVI file in one batch process, and the results are as good as a DVD on this player.I figure that inside of 2 months at least one (or all) of the players will have taken one drop or hit to many and have their laser so far out of alignment they will not play a DVD (assuming the DVDs last that long). At this point I have my SD cards as a fallback.One last caution - this will only use standard SD cards, meaining 2GB is the largest card you can get. Not the end of the world, at least they are dirt cheap. I have been using a 16gb USB stick with no problem, but I am hesitant to use the USB stick with the kids. I am prety sure they will snap it off in the unit since it sticks out the side.I was a litte worried about my kids figuring out how to use the unit by themselves, but I need not have worried. Kids these days pick up electronics by osmosis. We also have two older teenagers with various IPods. They are jealos of these Coby's and want one now for themselves to use on the bus with band trips.This unit is not an IPod buster, but it does get the job done cheaply and with a decent sized picture.
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 have had this switch for many years, and recently it has been cutting out. I have a desktop PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Samsung HDTV connected to it now, and often when I turn my computer off then back on, the switch does not work until I unplug it and plug it back in.I realize the device is positively ancient, but this should not happen.
My wife Jennifer Tysinger and I both have these. They are great and easy to use. Battery life is good, songs are easy to transfer. We love the easy fill option, and the auto compression option.
Worked out perfectly. We had a SONY portable CD / Radio and we lost the plug. This plus works great and will safe us from using batteries.
Item had one feature not working that was not mentioned in listing. Seller offered to refund money but I decided to keep it.
I purchased these speakers a month ago,and I have to say I'm very, very impressed. The sound you get through these speakers(I paired mine with the pioneer VSX-819H-K receiver, which is awesome too) is just GREAT. Watching Transformers 2 on this in Blu-Ray sounded literally like you were right there. The sound stays true wether the volume is low or loud, never any static or anything. I went from a 1 year old Samsung HTIB granted, but this system is darn near perfect for the price. I gave the ease of use 4 stars only because the mounts were a little tricky (I bought the matching stands, didnt wall mount them). But that still only took 30 minutes or so nothing too bad. All in all, this is a very solid speaker system. Highly reccomend these guys.
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.
After getting this pad I thought that the size and simplicity could not be effective however after taking it out on the road and using this for a week either it's me or this thing is really working. My laptop used to function more sporadic and at the end of a seminar day it would be hot, hot, hot. Now when the day is done after using the Cooler Pad the laptop is not only cool to the touch it also functions more efficiently. Just like a car...the cooler you keep the components the better it functions.
This is a super fast USB thumb drive. It's much faster at reading and writing than my SanDisk Cruzer Mini. Don't be fooled by other brands that claim "up to 480 Mbps read/write speed." That's the theoretical speed of the USB2.0 bus. The real speed of the device is dictated by the electronics inside: the speed of the flash memory chip itself and the speed of the interface chip that shuttles data between the USB bus and the flash chip. Still, with the possible exception of the Lexar Lightning drive, this is the fastest thumb drive around.Mac users: want to make your thumb drive even faster? Use the Disk Utility to reformat the drive as "MacOS Extended (Journaled)." Since you're converting it to a Mac-only format, you won't be able to use it on a PC. But large data transfers will be about 20-30 times faster. No kidding! Copying 130MB to the drive would have taken nearly 30 minutes with it formatted for the PC. The time was reduced to less than a minute when it was formatted specifically for Mac. This trick works for ANY thumb drive.Previous reviews say that extending and retracting the USB connector is difficult. But mine is silky smooth. SanDisk has apparently improved the mechanism in the past few months.
Problem #1: Audacity software that was supposed to be included in the purchase price never was.Problem #2: AC powerpak adapter went bad after just a few months. You cannot replace it any other way but to get one from Numark, as univeral AC adapters DO NOT WORK for this product.Problem #3: When they finally sent a new AC adapter after nearly a MONTH of going back and worth with Numark's customer service people, who never seemed to be available, they finally sent a replacement. Sure, it works, but the player now spins LPs at nearly twice the speed it should, even when I adjusted the pitch control to it's lowest setting. So, I had to pay nearly $30 in shipping to send the entire player halfway across the country. No updates on it's status whatsoever, and a month later (now more than 2 months of not having a player), I am still waiting for a replacement or a repaired unit.To say I am not pleased is a bit understating the problem. The company is slow to respond, if you can get them to respond at all. As I understand it, the new units, under the product name ION, are only backed for 3 months instead of a year. To say the least, I would steer clear of any products marketed under either the Numark or ION brands.
One of the cars didn't work at all, but shipping too expensive to reurn.Disappointing christmas gift.
Love the tactile feedback of the keys and the illumination in total darkness is incredible and adjustable! (I prefer the purple, then blue, and lastly, red). If you have a wife like mine, this keyboard is for you... 8-) Best investment I have made in sometime.
The Speck MacBook Pro Red case is a great way to inexpensively change the look of the macbook pro and protect it from scratches which the MBP so easily gets. I have gotten nothing but compliments when people see my computer in red. It does add a little bit of thickness and weight to the computer, but it is negligble. If I had to criticize the product, the one problem is that when opening the notebook, the case now doesn't open as fully as it does without the case on, but it is hardly noticeable.
I bought this product thinking that "vault", as in the industry standard use of the word, meant that the data stored on it would be encrypted. It doesn't encrypt the data. It only compresses it; but guess what? If you lose it, it has the compression software right on it, so anyone can uncompress the files.To top it off, there isn't a strap or even a loop that you could attach a lanyard or strap. Stupid me, I thought one would come in the pack, or at least the product would have a loop.Don't be deceived.
It is a great product. Solid and sturdy. I am using it for my Asus Transformer and it works pretty well. Very rugged design and the springs that are used are very powerful so the tablet for sure will never follow out. Also has soft plastic covers for the clamps so it won't scratch my tablet up.Only bad thing is that if there is no tension on the expandable clamp, it will rattle around.
My husband purchased this camera for me for my birthday last year. His Aunt and Uncle had one and we thought it was simply amazing. Since our purchase, we've help several of our friends and family members buy the same camera through Amazon. Actually, we've bought 4 other ones besides the one that my husband bought me for my birthday. I highly recommend this camera to everyone. It's small, has many neat features, and the quality of the pictures is the best I've ever seen from any digital camera. Don't just take my word for it, buy one and see for yourself. It's very affordable.(best feature)
This is just the headphone splitter we have been looking for! We travel lots and when we want to watch a movie or listen to music, it is so convenient to have the Griffin SmartShare Headphone Splitter--we can watch the same movie and have our individual volume! It saves money 'cause we only have to "buy" one movie/tv screen on the flight! My husband likes volume louder and I'm a low volume person, so these have been perfect for our needs. Our order came in a very timely manner so we could celebrate Valentine's day flying to Seattle and watching and hearing the inflight movie!
very satisfied good purchase all went well quick shipment and arrived on time.will definitely purchase more from this vendor.recommend doing business.
I have had two different BEFW11S4s and both devices crashed within 6 minutes (diagnostic light would go on and stay on). All tech support could tell me was that the motherboard was bad and they would send me a new one. I have had very bad luck with Linksys access points. I run a very plain three computer network. Linksys could not explain why their devices would not work. I would recommend a different name brand.
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!!!!
I am so glad that I was able to find the Philips Noise-Canceling Headphone at such a great price. This is my second one. The first was stolen. I had paid almost $150 for it. This one cost less than $100. Yeah! I was very please with the price and the prompt delivery. Thank you. Amazon.com ROCKS!
I have had 2 wired Microsoft ergonomic keyboaards, whichhhdfd iIi love, but this wireless keyboard is the most worthless and frustrating thing I have ever had. I killed the mouse, which froze up continually, so the most satisfaction I got from the set was to dismantle it and throw it in the trash. I am leaving my tyupos in tthhis review to showce owhat a piece off crap this keyboard is-- i am using it tto write thhis rereview--see how wEL IT WORKS? Microsoft support was no support, I have changed the batteries in it many times, it freezes up and intermittently just stops working or adds multiple letters. I would love to trade it in forra;wired version-- but I may just have to destroy it out of frustration and throw it away. Do NOT waste your money on this set.It just stops working FOR atime and then starts again. i will NEVER have one again. It took overr 20 minutess to type this.,
Crossover 3-Way 8 Ohm 800/4,500 Hz 200WI bought two of these to replace the cheapy resistor/condenser "crossover" in my floor speakers. Phenomenal! The speakers were good to begin with but these brought a sense of "presence" to the speakers -- it made you really feel like you were there. Can't say enough positive. I'm going to get a couple more for my brother-in-law. Well worth the price and very easy to install.
After we connected it to our laptop, the laptop doesn't shut down by itself due to overheat. The cooler works as we expected.
This HDMI switcher doesn't quite perform like you'd hope. We hooked it up to our new Pioneer 5010FD with a 15ft HDMI cable and used another 15ft HDMI cable to hook it up to our PS3 at 1080p. It would not display ANY picture when set to that. We tried another 8ft cable and got a picture at 1080p, but white dots would appear and disappear at random, ruining the picture. We couldn't get any 1080p picture when using the switcher with a 6ft cable and our Xbox 360 running at 1080p. I finally tried it with an upconverting DVD player running at 1080i and got a picture just fine. Be very wary with the lengths of your cables if you plan on using this device at 1080p.
this modern convienence is the bomb, nothing but props.It is fast, clear, the words are very clear and concise.excellent update from the web feature and you can upload as many vehicles as you want. Nuvi Rocks!
If you want an amp to power two sets of speakers, and choose which one you want, this switch is for you.That would be called a "speaker selector" switch.If you want to drive one set of speakers from two differewnt amps and choose between the two, this switch is not for you.As others have mentioned, it only switches the +R and +L with the minuses all in common.Unlike some other power systems, the minus is not "ground". It would not be good to tie the R- to R- on two different amps.What you want is a called a "Source Selector" switch
Arrived before expected date. Exactly what was ordered, for price advertised, no problems. What else can you ask for ? I would buy from this distributer again.
Tivo is unbelievable! Being able to pause live TV has changed my life. No more missing half a show because the phone rings, or someone is at the door. The record quality(although I've only tried at best quality)is excellent, and you can't tell the difference from live TV or Tivo! The on screen guides making recording as simple as can be, and finding a show has never been easier than with the search feature. The automatic recording needs work(I watch Law and Order, so it thinks that I would like a 1927 Charlie Chaplin Movie) but with the automatic software upgrades I'm sure this will become more functional. This is really an amazing product, and I haven't turned my VCR on since I bought it.
This is not a good product, as it did not work in my apartment, despite trying everything possible, as per the instructions in the box. I already have a netgear wireless router and a DSL Cable modem. The range extender did not function , and infact it made the original internet wireless signal strength deteriorate.i would not recommend buying this product.
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.
Hmm not sure how to rate a cable, but it does the job. Seems sturdy.
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.
As do many of us, I bought a product based on the faith I'd gained from experience with other products (many) I'd purchased from Linksys. Only not to be told that Linksys doesnt own or maintain the firmware. Based upon that info alone, I'd have gone a different direction. Use the Linksys standard router and the basic TA that ATT gives you with their service. The Linksys router firmware that ATT has licenced, is not up-to-date with the current 802.11g firmware that Linksys has rev'd... and most likely will not ever be.I have frequent lock ups...there appear to be many bugs in the router software, or at least the admin component. The current IP list (DHCP active) is rarely fully correct...the wireless list is practically never correct... The router seems to be running much slower than the standard Linksys g 4port router...and ugh the list goes on. It works..but if I now see why most stores have pulled this product off their shelves...or perhaps its Linksys that told them to.
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.
I bought my floor model HD-A1 9/4 (Rex Store closing :( ) and have used it to enjoy 20 DVDs - both HD and regular. I am amazed at the picture quality for both, but especially the HDs. I have seen Blue Ray demos in Best Buy, Sears, etc., and the picture quality cannot compete with the HD-A1. While this may change in the future, for now, HD kicks BR butt. "Sound and Vison" magazine had a detailed article on the Toshiba DVD players, and can also be referenced on their web site.The HD-A1 is a pc, so slowness in turning on and off, stopping play, etc. is tolerable for me. I would guess that will improve with future software and hardware updates. It is neat that I can update the software by plugging my HD-A1 into my DSL - quick and easy, or Toshiba will send these to you on disk.Remote is not user friendly as functions of keys are hard for my eyes to see, and it is not lit.HD-DVD selection is getting better, but not being able to see films from other than Universal and Paramount studios is crazy. SONY is responsible for this (remember the Beta vs VHS war)?? Hopefully this will also change.Amazon has great selection and best prices I've seen, especially if you opt for their 10% off option. Used HD DVDs are also becoming more available here.If you like HD quality TV shows, you'll love HD DVDs and this player from Toshiba.
... ... 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 read a ton of reviews of these headphones from professional sites and from Amazon reviewers. I was very hesitant to buy these because of the price, being worried about the bass response, which seems to be one of the largest complaints about the Shure E2cs.When I first tried to fit them in, they hurt my ears and wouldn't stay in. I was kind of upset, but decided not to give up on them. I messed with the different attachments, trying the cords over my ears, under my ears, behind my head, in front of my head. Finally I got the right fit.THE SOUND:When they weren't fitting correctly, the sound was horrible. It sounded like a 2-inch speaker playing out of a tin can.However, when I did get them to fit correctly, making sure I had the correct headphone in the correct ear, the sound was wonderful.I also have had the Sony Fontopia EX71SL headphones. I was disappointed with the Sony's bass. The fit was nice, they blocked sound fairly well, but the bass was nonexistent. With the Shure E2Cs, however, the bass is excellent. The sound is as good as any headphones I've tried AND they block out outside noise perfectly.I am impressed with the bass response. I was sure it was going to be at least the quality of the Sony Fontopias, or worse. Nevertheless, it turns out that the Shure headphones actually have excellent bass response. The key is purely in getting the correct fit.The highs and mids are also very impressive. They aren't washed out or scratchy at high volume, and have an extremely clear sound.PRICE:This is the reason I give them 4 stars and not 5. From a Marketplace seller I got these headphones for around $75, which is still outrageous for a pair of earphones.The results are wonderful, but it seems that Shure could get the price of its lower model headphones down were they to sell more units.MUSIC:Here are some bands I have tried these headphones with and enjoyed every minute of the diapason.LagWagon, Tool, 311, Santana, Hooverphonic, Massive Attack, Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin (Wanton Song--I have never heard the snap of that snare drum so clear without these headphones), Van Morrison, Bouncing Souls, Boston Pops (classical is great with these, you really hear the full spectrum [diapason]), Donovan, Eric Clapton, Groove Armada, HIM....You get the idea. The list goes on and on. It's all good.OVERALL:Shure has a 2-year warranty that, from what I've read of others, sounds very reputable.The sound is excellent. Good bass response, good highs and mids. The fit is uncomfortable until you get used to it. In order to get them to fit right, you have to be willing to work with them for a short while and find what works for your ears. Sometimes the attachments can actually plug your ears completely and block out the sound of even the headphones, which is really uncomfortable, but slight movements can remedy this easily.Overall, I am satisfied. I would recommend these headphones to anyone who can afford them.**UPDATE -- 1 year later**Still good. In fact, I would change the vote to a 5 now. The sound and quality are both spectacular. I got used to the fit within a week and never had a problem with it again.I've also had to exchange a pair. Unfortunately, it was my fault, but the housing for the wire split and separated, leaving the wire exposed. I sent them back to Shure, which was a fairly easy process, and Shure sent me a brand new pair, no questions asked. I was very impressed.So rest assured that the expense is covered well by the 2-year warranty.
I have to admit that this is the first Digital Voice Recorder I've ever owned so I am not an experienced reviewer. I did some research prior to purchasing it and pretty much decided this was the one I would start with based on price and features. While I would have preferred one a bit smaller, I'm really happy with this recorder. I have a pretty small hand and it almost fits into my palm. It does everything I need it to do. It has three "folders". I use one for making quick reminders, etc (that will be deleted later) for myself, the second for gift ideas for others, and the third for secret shopping.I've used all three of the quality settings and prefer to use the best one as it picks up GREAT even in noisy areas. That makes the time to record less, but I don't use it for lectures or anything like that and have yet to fill it up (even when my 7-year-old nephew got his hands on it and recorded himself singing songs and telling stories during a road trip). I think in a quiet classroom you should be able to still get pretty good quality on the medium setting and prolong the time some.I got very lucky and found the very one I wanted, clearanced out at Target when they updated the packaging for this model, so I got it for an amazing price of $20. MORE than worth the price I paid. The only thing now is that now I REALLY would like to have the PC model that plugs into your computer (VN 240 PC) so you can save your recordings. Now that my niece and nephew have played with it, I want to save some of what they said to play for them when they "grow up". However, that model runs a bit more than I was prepared to pay, so for the money, this one is awesome.I recommend this model if you are looking for an affordable but quality digital recorder that doesn't have to be "spy sized" or connect to your PC. I'm very happy with it myself.
Read my review on the Nikon 5200 - I compared the 2 and the SOny has much better color.. The Nikon was miserable..I like the P100 so far very much
so far its been an awesome detector,if police are running radar it picks them up,even over hills!when i was lookin i checked the reviews,and this one was the one they picked for a very good price with a few options,i'm very pleased with it!
Bought these at a 20 low price which raised questions for me after hearing their performance.Significantly less bass than earbuds 1/3rd the list price of these.The narrow, in-ear, design reduces base performance over cheaper, wider diaphrams, and that might have been a factor.I would not recommend these if you are looking for good, full-range responseI returned them to the vendor, but was still out shipping both ways, alas.
Based on the mixed reviews I thought I'd give it a shot. Plugged it into my laptop (didn't work) and my desktop (didn't work). It transmitted the video but if your computer doesn't output NTSC - don't waist your time with this. Good thing it was so cheap. The quality of the cable does seem pretty good so if you know your computer will definitely work with this, this is for you.
I needed to add a few feet to my webcam to place it on my flat panel. As always Belkin did the job with no visible loss of quality.
This garmin suction cup mount replaces my old on the dash mount. The on the dash mount used to slide on tight corners or right after I would clean the dash. The suction cup doesn't move at all, until you want it to. It handles all the tight corners and numerous bumps in the road. It swivels and turns and goes up and down, when you want to manipulate it to the right position, but locked it all down and the thing does not move. Perfect, so far. I'll see how the speaker holds up this time.
this is a very very good camera. it's great zoom is very very useful. Voice commenting is also a great feature. Good quality pictures and movies also make this camera great. I will soon get a link and i think the webcam function will great. There is only four problems.1. In low light the screens are black, in general you can guess but it still is annoying2. There is no mode for capturing action, which makes it blurry3. Similar to problem two, the camera has quite a delay before a picture is taken.4. This problem hasn't happened to my camera but it has happened to others, zoom error. It makes me kind of nervous it will happen to mine.In general if you want a cheap camera with good picures, good zoom, and some cool functions this is for you. But if you want to take a lot of action pictures or night pictures check out another camera.
I really liked this webcam when I had XP on my desktop. Sadly, Creative has decided not to develop drivers to enable Vista compatibility, and believe me, this camera wont run on Vista. Too bad they decided to go the route of forcing people to buy a new camera (hopefully theirs). I wont be one of them.
I get a lot of comments on this camera. It is really all my family needs in terms of megapixals and is small enough to fit into our pockets.
The printer came with software that printed only a test page. I cleverly traced the problem across the web disucssion boards and downloaded new drivers from the hp site. That allowed me to print an image -- but only in normal mode. A call to HP techs and several tests later(and new cartridges installed -- at my expense) showed the machine had a firmware problem. Needs replacement. They can send me a new one or I can return to the store. I opted for store return. It's time for you to guess -- did I get another of the same printer? Hmmm...you guessed right.
This is the worst product ever. It didn't work from the first minute I got it. Whoever makes this should be ashamed and if I can find them I will tell them. Philco as a company does not showing up in searches and Philips Electronics does not show this as one of their products. I have the option of returning it for 24.95 for handling IN ADDITION TO PAYING THE POSTAGE. It is GARBAGE.
I installed this cartridge in my older HP 4+, hit print for a 60 page document and left the room. The document pages printed out gray. When I open the toner door - there was toner all over the place! I ended up tossing printer, cartridge and all the paper left in the drawer. I rate this zero stars.
Great sounding and comfortable to wear headset, can't be beaten for the price. Use them for casual listening and audio production. Only quibble I have is the amount of plastic in the construction, but a more durable material most certainly would be out of my price range.
I think that any time you use a converter, you usually lose some quality. I was not expecting to lose this much though. I only used this for a couple of days and gave up because the quality of the image was so bad. I think it's just the nature of the product. A composite cable does not carry the same quality signal as s-video and trying to down-convert the signal is futile.
I was recently in a situation where I needed to reach a signal that was just barely out of range. After struggling with several different adapters that I own I went and acquired the Dish Adapter. The software installed easily with no problem. I tried it with two different computers. I was able to attach to signals that previously I could see but not reach or previously not even see.From now on this device is going with me when I travel, particularly when camping. A lot of RV parks offer a wireless link, but many times it is very hard to connect to. I think this device will be just the solution I am looking for.It worked better than my internal adapter, and better than an external adapter that I had. The software gives you a good reading on the strength of nearby signals.I wonder whether the reviewers who were negative were using the same device.
When I first used the adapter I was a little nervous at first because my camera doesn't fit flat onto the dock...but it hasn't impaired its work ability. It works just as if it weren't there. This is a much cheaper way to go verses buying a whole new printer. It clips on easily for my one camera and comes off easily so I can fit my other camera onto the dock. Makes the printer very versatile.
This is a blue, heavy duty RCA cable. Works great. I am very happy with it.
Since you have to protect your investment anyway, why not do it with something that has a high &quot;cool&quot; factor. I bought this for a college grad who loved it.
This frame was bought to replace a cheapie that died prematurely. What a difference! This one has a very crisp image, with impressive brightness, especially as compared to the one it replaced.Setup was very simple - my 9 year old daughter set it up when I had my back turned. There are enough options for presentation, memory, etc. to satisfy certainly the vast majority of folks. One thing I really liked was that this device accepts compact flash memory (my old one didn't), and I had lots of it laying around from the early days of digital photography.So far, this is an excellent frame - well worth the money.
There are not many accessories for the Sansa MP3 player (which is a great by by the way). But this docking station does a great job of producing good sound quality form a small and portable form factor.
I purchased these to use for my 4x6 acrylic stamp sets for scrapbooking. Helps me to easily locate the stamp set that I need for a project. Saves space by putting them in a 3-ring binder.
I used this on my new 105 lens for D90. It fit perfectly. I have used Tiffen filters before and this is one is just as good as any of theirs. I strongly recommend it.
I bought these specifically for using on a 7-day cruise. Had I paid any more than $45, AND if there was anything better out there, I'd be sending them back.The range sucks. You can't communicate from Carlos & Charlies to the Forum shops in Cozumel. You can't talk between the gym and the outdoor pool bar on Rhapsody. If it's quiet, you can talk between the Casino and the theater or between the Solarium and cabin 7574.The sound sucks. With ANY background sound you can't hear the speaker. With no background sound, you can't hear the speaker unless the talker is exactly 12.72 inches from his/her unit when speaking.The battery life sucks. It won't last all day.The charger sucks. Even with the charge light lit, it sometimes doesn't charge.The red screen lighting sucks. It's too dim to see unless the moon is NOT out.Other than that - when it's very quiet and the other party is only around the corner they're not bad!
Let me first echo what just about every other personal and professional reviewer has said about this lens. "This is probably the sharpest lens in my bag or that I've used." Yes it is sharp, I mean very sharp. This Sigma 70mm macro out resolves my 12mp Nikon d90 easily. My computer screen and d90,(nice screen), usually pix-elate and fall apart long before the detail that this lens resolves. Any shortcoming in image quality is mostly attributed to user error. I have used and sold many macro lenses. Some highly regarded, some not so much. (Please see my Nikon 85mm 3.5 VR DX review, (an excellent lens) for a list of macro's I've used)This sigma 70mm however, pics up that extra bit of detail that few lenses I've used if any can pick up. No doubt, some of the Ziess or higher end glass is probably better but in this price category maybe not. This lens is very sharp at 2.8 and by that I mean it is consistently usable! I've tried a few lenses that have reputations for being sharp wide open but really it turned out they were not. The Sigma 70 macro is particularly good on smaller format cameras due to the almost lack of veiling/fall-off due to use of lenses sweet spot. This lens is usable at f/2.8 for nice sharpness and smooth transitions (Good for portrait and close-ups). I stop to f/4-f/5.6, to clean up any aberration in high contrast situations (mostly in corners) and to sharpen up corners a bit and increase depth of field. Also stopping down increases contrast and brightness a touch but that is about it.So why four stars? Because I could not give 4.5 stars and while this lens is very sharp wide open, it doesn't stop down as far as Nikon macro lenses, which is important for depth of field in macro photography. The sharpness of this lens past f/5.6 falls off a little and at f/11- f/16 less gradual. I know this is physics and diffraction but I feel in close ranges perhaps other macro lenses surpass this one stopped down. This may or may not be true or it may be a result of such great sharpness wide-open. Also I've heard on DX cameras that this lens slightly over exposes and on my d90 I think I can confirm this. In many situation I actually like this because wide open my images are sharp, smooth and bright which makes it look very crisp, especially at smaller prints! However, because of a slight tendency to over expose I just keep my eye on the meter in bright lighting. Hey wait minute, I always have to keep an eye on my camera meter anyway as it always seems to need a slight -0.3 compensation (d60, d200, d90) anyway.I also gave four stars because while I do think that the build quality is nice and solid and has a very good quality feel, the auto focus is a bit noisy and mine rattles a bit near the lens element when fully extended using AF. I am not sure if this is normal, it sounds as if there is a cheap UV filter attached and is shaking due to the AF motor. I Don't know, but the focus is accurate, the view-finder never shakes and it only rattles a bit is when fully extended out to near 1:1. I gloved up and checked the front element and retention ring and all was tight with no wobble or looseness so maybe this is normal.Anyway, despite a few handling quirks, this lens feels very good in use. I sometimes like Sigma EX lenses and the way they feel and sometimes I don't. This 70mm macro I do. It has a nice smooth feel, is solid and has a nice weight to it and also a very handy mounting ring (like Tokina 100mm macro). This Sigma focuses accurately on my d90 and also has a nice smooth manual focus feel for an AF lens. Which by the way, is only one button (Nikon) or lever to switch to manual focus. I know this is not as good as AF-S, but at least it's not a lever on the camera body and a goofy button on the lens too!Overall the Sigma 70mm 2,8 macro is a fantastic macro lens, the working distance is a bit close (approx. 3-4 inches from front of lens) and won't allow built-in flash coverage at or near 1:1. Despite this the lens is still definitely worth a look. I think it is a great outdoor, hiking and travel lens that is a lot of fun for close-ups and macros as well as portraits due to its 105mm focal length on APS-C type crop cameras. This Sigma is also good for distant objects as well. The detail it resolves at all distances or magnifications and apertures really is impressive!I try to review from a balanced perspective based on my actual user experience in the field. I try to be as accurate as possible because like you, I value all reviews and the bits of different information I can gather here and there to help me find what I am looking for!Hopefully I've been helpful to you!!
After reading other reviews I purchased the 4400F and have been pleased. I especially like the color quality as I purchased the scanner for digitizing artwork (watercolors, colored pencil, sketches) for photoshop manipulation. I also like the cover design which has a hinge that allows for thicker objects or books. I haven't been able to use the "easy" buttons on the front but haven't given it much time or study either.
Ordered this to maintain steering wheel controls on my Ford F-150 with after market stereo. I did the installation myself, it was a breeze. The product is a bit pricey (compared to alternatives) but I can tell you hands down this baby works, no issues, super easy to install. The included instructions are very comprehensive.
I have a G4 running OS X 10.2.5Scan Quality: [not good]. Alright, it's OK if you want to post the files on a website, or email them. But that's it. All scans had a jpeg-esque fuzziness at all color edges (when I scanned as a TIFF or directly into Photoshop). Even at high dpi, such as 2400x2400, the distortion was still visible. Only by down-sampling those high dpi images to about 600dpi would it look descent, but then I should have bought a super-cheap 600dpi scanner! And, despite HP's lack of disclosing this information, the scanner is NOT CAPABLE OF 48-BIT SCANS ON A MAC! Even if you have Photoshop! I didn't see this statement ANYWHERE except on the actual product box. Not on their website or anyone else's. Not even in the User's manual. Only 24-bit scanning. And the OCR software is useless. Basically got gibberish from a page of clean text.Printing: Was decent, and fast (compared to my old one anyway).Software: Two words sum it up: Bloaded, and [not good]. First I installed the software off the CD. It worked fine at first, although very cumbersome to get around in. There were about a dozen different applications for different purposes. Several times, my psc2110 froze up when I was trying to change the default scanner settings through the software. I had to turn off the psc2110, and restart my computer each time. I downloaded the updated software from HP's website. It was a 45MB file (I hope you have broadband!) and it didn't fix any of my problems. What does it need 45MB for??? There were dozens of commands referenced in the users manual that weren't available on the Mac version... although the users manual wasn't even helpful enough to say that.
This is my first product from Sennheiser. I am very much impressed with the sound quality, especially the bass and the mid frequency response. I am not a audiophile but I can safely say that for this price, this product is a very good deal. Even though it couldn't cover my large ears fully it is comfortable. The only disadvantage I found was that there is some sound leakage at higher volumes.
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.
This is the second product that the seller sent me. The first router was faulty (verified by Linksys), so I mailed it back (I paid for return mailing charges). The seller sent me a second product. Again, it didn't work (verified by Linksys). I'm not sure if they just laughed and sent the exact same router back to me, or if all of the products they got from Cisco are bad. I again have to pay to mail it back. I will be requesting a full refund. I will never use this seller again.
Targus products speak for themselves, with the lifetime warranty against falling apart, reviews that say this case is flimsy haven't looked at many other cases. This case is ideal for organising store bought DVDs with the covers occupying the opposite side of the page (one side is for the disc, the other is rectangular for storing DVD covers).Also for archiving to CD or DVD-Rs the comprtment for the DVD covers is ideal fo slipping in a listing of the contents in a CD or DVD archive.Very well made poroduct and this type of sleeve is the kindest to your DVD media.
I received this frame as a gift in 2007 and just recently decided to make use of it. After seeing the quality of the images and the horribly grainy/lined display I assumed it was a relatively cheap frame. Most photos are taken in a 4:3 display format and while this frame does support that (unlike some), you are of course left with a photo in the middle of the frame with two black sides to form it's square. While that's "working as expected" it seems there'd be an alternative. Sure you could use some photo editing software to crop your photos into a 16:9 format but most users want to just pop in an SD car or a USB drive and go... not have to edit the pictures first.Additionally, the location of the slot for a USB drive is located on the bottom, so unless you have a drive that is about a half inch long total, you're not going to be able to sit the frame flat while using it.The only "plus" to this frame is it's ability to support video and music, a nice touch for those wanting a mini-television. Me I just want a good quality frame for my desk at work to display images of my family for me as my work day continues.[...]
I ordered my Samsung DLP and am closing in on the arrival date. I am surprised by the slackness of Eagle's customer service. Quick, minimum detailed answers to my important questions, seems like they just wanna hang up the phone and not hear from you more than once. Plus I've been told twice already that my package arrived at the Boston dock (I live in Cambridge, MA) so I was very excited to receive the package early. This morning I called to schedule a time for them to deliver and they said It hasn't gotten off the truck, (which goes against what the other employees said, a BIG headache). I was specifically told by more than one employee that I should call this morning, and now some clown says it still hasn't been scanned as arrived? !HORRIBLE SERIVCE! (Just a note they give a big attitude over the phone that gets annoying, the TV is a $2000 overall purchase, I deserve to get some respect as their customer) Anyways I just had to write a separate review for Eagle delivery because I know the TV will be GREAT! (Amazon should use another service, UPS was great with the table I purchased for the TV).
I was shocked when I heard it. It fills my large family room with full-throated sound: clear highs and rumbling bass. Piano music sounds like some one is sitting at my piano, pipe organ shakes the walls! It puts my Logitech Pure Fi to shame. The remote is confusing, but the wonderful sound makes it a great bargain anyway. I bought another for work.
No this is not the best set money can buy. But it is a very functional, compact and lightweight set for a great price. Easy to stow, slips right into the bug out bag. Exactly what I needed.
Very nice sounding system, only distorts at higher end volumes. SFX feature seems to really be just a bass boost.
We have had this printer for about a year and a half. It was a bit touchy at first in terms of jamming the paper from the feed slot. Now it reports a jam constantly when there is none. We tried new paper from a freshly opened ream, different brands of paper, and nothing seems to get it to feed properly.While the ink cartridges are separate for each color, sometimes it reports that a certain color is empty when there is still a lot of ink you can see in the cartridge.The cleaning process is very time consuming (and ink consuming).Another negative is that it is not network ready. As more of us have home networks with routers, this feature is increasingly important.This puppy's headed for the junk pile. We just bought an HP 7410. (The Fortune 500 company that I work for only uses HP printers in the office areas. Update 8/23/09 - now they use some Lexmark printers also.)Not recommended.
Most chargers require two cells to be used in it. This charges one cell individually. This allows you to peak each cell and really get a full charge.The functions are easily selected for charge and discharge modes, with clear enough LCD screen.I have this 8 cell and another 4 cell charger of the same type. Both work great.
The HP 1000 is the best I have tried and I have tried quite a few. The HP 1000 has out printed them all and it is quiet and fast unless you are printing in the best mode for great photos and the wait is well worth it. If you are looking for a very good printer the HP 1000 is the one.
I received the tri colored one and the black one. They work fantastic. Although my dad says that they are good for 10 years. I know that is a lie.I am very glad that you have this business because it saved my life. Without a computer up and running and working around here life is dead. Thanks so much for sending me these applications. Have a nice day. Plus keep up the good work.
For surge protectors for your laptop, look no further. Their $25K warranty/protection coverage should a surge get through to destroy your computer is amazing, and quite reliable. This alone should make the selling point here. But it is also compact, very effective, protects your laptop with voltage currents of Europe and the US, and offers line protection for any wired connections to your unit. Amazing, simple, and fantastic warranty. Oh, and if the thing ever fails due to a surge, call them up, and they will send a free replacement. I am on my second one, provided free....
Picture resolution is very poor after pics are transferred to the computer. Shutter delay is way too long to catch intended pic.
I got this as a gift for a friend. cannot believe such a small thing can hold 200+ songs. It doesn't come along a charger and this a negative since this friend wants to charge her ipod with the electrical outlet.
i thought i was saving money when i went and bought my sennheisers from the amazon trusted seller for $20 instead of $60. They broke within a week. I then got online, did some research and found out that the market is flooded with fake sennheisers cx300. Definitely do not buy them off eBay, where they can go for as little as 99 cents (with a $15 shipping charge). the second ones i got, directly from amazon seem real, since they havent broken down yet.As far as sound, they beat Sony fontopia in my opinion. In other words- great bass, and overall sound response. They isolate outside noise almost completely, so you cannot tell if you are singing along, or just in your head (could be a problem in public places).Chord design should be Y-shape instead of U-shape, but that can be fixes with some tape.Overall, very nice product.
We now have many digital photographs and this photo frame is an excellent way to display them. We use a USB drive to hold the photos. The frame gives an excellent image and reads the USB drive without a hitch. A good way to show off your digital images. Very well pleased with the frame.
This device does not work properly, price is not a bargain and cant transfer big files so its just sitting there.
Don't waste your money on this cable! It is not a dual-link cable, and does not work at all with a dual link video card and monitor. I didn't get a chance to try it, until after the return deadline had expired, and it's not worth paying to return it. Beware!
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.
I bit the bullet and moved from XP to Win 2000 with this device. It did not perform well at all under XP -- for example none of the software modules work under XP and the driver seems inefficient. Under 2000 the software works and the printer is engaged faster. I also went with the cable rather than the parallel port and it seems to transmit data faster. I went from being ready to return it to now feeling like it was a good purchase. The printer, after page 1, is quite fast. I recommend downloading both drivers from the Brother website for Win 2000.
I've had this subwoofer about a month, and it is just now getting broken in. I just purchased an Ampwedge (see my review) from Amazon to angle it upwards into the room. It also brings the bass in tighter and more controlled by isolating it from my carpeted floor. I can actually turn it up to 75% now for teeth rattling clear bass. This is a great sub for the money and really woke my home theater up.
We are very very pleased with this floor lamp. It is very attractive, well made and sturdy. I was able to put it together in just a few minutes. We needed a reading lamp for a wicker settee in the bedroom plus a place to sit reading glasses, TV remote, book, etc. This floor lamp with table fits the bill perfectly and stylishly.
The ink is fine, but it is very expensive for the quantity. A general criticism rather than for this specific product hence still giving it 5 stars.
I waited and waited to buy a HDTV (Plasma or LCD). I finally pulled the trigger when I saw this model come out in the last month. It has the key features for me: 1080p, 42", enough HDMI's, a good name brand, etc.. all for $1,500. Best Buy (local store) had it in stock and sold it to me for $1,200. This is a steal. I consider it an amazing purchase. My wait paid off. This TV is so good my wife is excited I bought it.I highly recommend this TV. 1080p, a gorgeous case, decent speakers, beautiful colors and deep blacks, SD card was a nice "extra", etc... everything on my checklist was covered. But most of all, I am blown away by the quality of the images; from analog standard def all the way to Blue Ray 1080p. Great, Great, Great.
It does what it's supposed to do and it does it well. Fits perfectly and the casing is high quality.
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.
This is a good strap. I use it on a Nikon D60 and it may be overkill.The card pockets are convenient if you want carry extra cards or a Nikon remote but otherwise inhibit your ability to slide the strap smoothly if you carry over the neck and shoulder. Minor inconvenience. So, if you don't need the pockets and have a light camera a lighter strap would work as well. Very comfortable and the pockets could be cut off if you really don't like them. When used as intended the ends of the neoprene padding tend to snag on cotton clothing. It would work better if some nylon cloth was sown over the ends to prevent this. So, I use the strap with the neoprene padding up which lets it slide up my shoulder better. I believe this backwards from its intended design but, it works better for me and the neoprene still distributes pressure. Allows all day carry with comfort.
I've had my Brother QL-570 label printer for a couple of years, and love it for ease of use. Granted, there is a shameful (on the part of the manufacturer) waste of paper, but it is cost-efficient for me. As another reviewer mentioned, the excess can be used to seal envelopes.....However,.....the last cartridge (1/2" continuous) I received (from Amazon) barely sticks to itself, let alone other surfaces. I still print the labels (for neatness sake), but have to anchor them down with tape. I hope this cartridge came from a bad batch, rather than a change in manufacturing. I'm glad I only ordered one, this time.
The material that Marware used to construct this case is as impressive as the ipod itself. I have dropped it a couple of times and the case protected my mini and nothing happened to it. This is worth buying and is a good investment to protect the best personal audio player on the planet.
nice equipment for large cars and suvs really nice view, the night vision is very good, easy to install, im glad i bought this item, thanks
This is a great little card for the Canon G9 and Canon S3 IS. It is a fast card for pictures (RAW + JPG mode on my Canon G9) and can handle full resolution video on both cameras with no problems. The 4GB size is great as I very rarely find myself running out of space during shoots with this size of this card.
I've used HP Printers and cartridges for the past 8 yrs and have experienced no problems with them. I have had software compatibility problems with certain xerox printers.Specifically, the HP brand cartridges have given no problems. I have not counted the actual pages to the cartridge, but based on the printing I do(payrolls/reports/accounting), I would say you can expect the output to be as indicated. I have found the X- cartridge to be more cost effective than the non X-.
I have a HP 6310 that I purchased less than 2 years ago. It started clunking and clanging about a week ago and now it shows the infamous "Reset Power" indicator, basically meaning that it's toast. My last printer was a LaserJet all-in-one which basically died the same way with the head setting, resetting, and reseting again until it gives up and declares some message indicator a fatal error. After buying HP printers for 20 years now, I'm now done with HP and moving on to another brand. Perhaps Brother. Stay away from these printers. If you have any doubts just Google "HP 6310 Reset Power" and witness the dozens of people who have this problem and discussing how HP is saying there is no pattern here or need for a recall. If HP is not going to stand behind their products, then why should you ?
I got the agp type XFX GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 TV DVI video card and this thing is awsome. It brings your graphics to life. No slow downs, flicker or trouble of any kind. I've had other video cards before but this thing kicks all their butts. The price was very good (only around $60.00) and I've heard that it is actually better than cards 3 or 4 times the price and I believe it. I would highly recommend it! I needed agp for my needs at the time and it works great but it also comes available in pci express so if you have one of these slots all i can say is go for it since its like 8X's faster than agp. I hope that GeForce does not discontinue this card or will atleast continue to use the formula they used to make it!
Since HP failed to test a 2 GB SD card for its iPaq rx 1950, I purchased this 1 GB for it. It works very well and has expanded the storage capacity of the iPaq. I've also tested it on a digital camera and it works equally well there.
The handcuffs that actually came are completely different from the picture. They are those ones with those little levers that double lock the cuffs. I am disappointed because these are not the ones from the picture. They are basically good quality black toycuffs without the little lever that unlocks them. Stick to Smith & Wesson or Peerless.
This is a great value! I cannot find single or dual pack ink cartridges at this price anywhere else. I love my Canon MP830 printer and the cartridges on Amazon keep me printing at a great price. I print between 2000 to 4000 pages a month.
I recently bought the MFC-9700 after having two years of great service from the earlier MFC-9600. In that time and approx 18,000 pages later without a single problem I bought the second unit (9700) which is Windows ME friendly whereas the (9600) was not and have no regret except the price has come down since I purchased. If you are a small business owner or for home use this is a real workhorse and the cost of operation is incredibly low, 6000 copy's on a toner that costs less than $70.00 is amazing. It is not color capable however... I could not be happier with this product unless Brother would happen to read this review and send me a free toner.
Granted, it doesn't have a great many bells and whistles. If you must have an equalizer, this isn't it. But if you want a simpler machine, without 20 options you'll never use, this may be it.
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!
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.
The cat 5 connection on my high end motherboard (MSI 790GX-G-65) died.I used this adapter to get the LAN going again on my machine.
We've had this unit for about a year and a half. I agree with the complaints regarding trying to get a disc OUT. I finally figured out the pushing STOP button twice would do it.My biggest problem is getting DISC ERROR when inserting a DVD or CD. This is happening with increasing frequency - probably about half of the DVDs we rent will not play at all. And many of my CDs ,which are in very good condition will not play either.The Owner's Manual is useless in troubleshooting this problem, as it doesn't bother to mention it. I suspect it will have to go into the shop.I will not buy another Toshiba product, based on our experience with this unit.
I needed this cable because i was adding a second hard drive to my desktop. It's been a few weeks now and I have not had any problems so far.
I am an amateur photographer, taking pictures as my hobby. I purchased this product last month and it has never left my Nikon D90 18-105mm lens. I have several other lens that I put on top of it without affecting / moving it. It is easy to clean (I bought the lens pen kit) and it does not even need frequent cleaning at all.It does not change anything on the picture captured. This is only for protection of your lens. I would rather spend $50 on a lens filter like this than hundred of $ if my lens attachment glass gets scratches or marks.How does it compare with other clear filters like Opteka? It is sturdier and just looks more well-built when I compared it (my friend has an Opteka).Great investment and I highly recommend it!
Extremely pleased with the Epson T5570 Ink and Paper pack. It is priced at a point that makes it worthwhile to produce good results at home. Having just purchased a scanner that also does fine scans of my 35mm slides, I am now able to produce good 4X6 prints of my favorites. If the archival quality claims are anywhere close to the truth, this has great value.
This is my first handheld. I absolutely love it. The hotsync worked perfect with my computer without a hitch. It is light, convenient and very easy to use!!! The stylus is very thin and a little uncomfortable to hold, but I wound up buying a stylus that was pen-like and fits in my case perfectly and works with the clie with no problem. The photo feature is really cool too. It is not the best quality,but hey, when you a need a camera quickly, just snap a quick photo with the clie. It is easy to use, you can store photos on the handheld or use a memory stick and it's very convenient! My tasks, contacts and calendar sync quickly and easily with Microsoft Outlook. I don't think it will work with Express, but you may want to research that. I do all of my work on the computer and then sync it to the clie and boom, there's all the info! This is a great choice for a first time handheld...
Does as it says on the tin... Hasn't compromised the quality of the optics on my 70-200mm in any noticeable way so far. The slim frame is nice- it almost disappears once screwed on. Paying extra for multi coated is worth it when I compare it to my other UV filters
These earbuds are probably fine for some people, but I just can't do it anymore. The sound is marginally better than the earbuds that came with my 30G iPod, but they are just too uncomfortable. I am a big wuss when it comes to comfort, but I guess I shouldn't have expected much for $[...]. And they also made this wierd popping sound when I walk with them sometimes and have a hiss when the volume is low. If you're not worried about comfort as much and just want some cheap earbuds, these will probably be fine. If you're like me and prefer comfort, look elsewhere.
I bought the e2c's after being on sony in-ear's for several years. Let me just say: I despise these earbuds. They sound only "ok," and are infuriating when trying to get them to stay in my ears. The sony in-ear MDX series were small enough so the little ear flap thing held them in: not so with the e2c's. Due to the sound driver mostly being outside the ear, they need to have a wire wrapped around the ear, rather than just hanging straight down. When I'm jogging or just working out I need to press the stupid things in every two seconds. I have tried all of items in the "fit kit" and it is more a problem of the stupid driver being too large and at an angle OUTSIDE of the ear. Summary: these ear buds have rendered me incoherent with rage more than pretty much anything else in my life thus far. If they let you return ear buds these would have gone back in about 10 minutes.
This is an amusing toy when you have excellent line of sight connectivity but it is not practical for any sort of serious use. Even in ideal circumstances the screen often just goes blank.The configuration utility did not run properly on my computer (new) so I had to configure it manually which would have been unpleasant for someone not knowledgable about computers.
The ink works well for the most part but sometimes it comes out a little faded
This was just really cute and was a big hit at Christmas. Goes perfectly with his Disney Toy Story Slumber Duffle Bag
After around a year of moderate use, LEDs began failing. Now, after 16 months, with 3 of 8 LEDs out the light is of marginal utility. Kensington Tech Support says LEDs can't be replaced, and I need to replace entire unit. I'm replacing it with an identical unit because my credit card provides additional year to unit's original one-year warranty. Otherwise I would not buy same light again.Kensington 33120 FlyLight USB 2.0 Notebook Light (PC/Mac)
I was getting little or no signal out on my porch, where with the nice weather I wanted to try working on my Dell laptop. I could not get email most of the time, and terminal sessions or web site loads would often time out. (10 feet away, inside the house, the signal is fine.) All of this is on the same (ground) floor as my BEFW11S4 wireless router. A friend bought this booster to get the signal to his daughter's 2nd floor bedroom, but it did not help. It may have also toasted the router. He was unable to return it, so he gave it to me to try.I only got a marginal improvement - connections now just barely hang on, but are so slow as to be useless on the porch. Hope it does not toast my unit (my friend's hired expert said there were reliability problems with the Linksys equipment - high failure rate).
We just received this cooler today and it works very well. It is quiet, sturdy and comes with a 3 year warranty. This cools our laptop much better than the Targus. The price is right too.
Excellent VCR performance, but best of all EASY to program for recording while you away. Besides the usual instant REC button, there is a push/turn button on the front panel that will allow simple programing without turning on the TV or VCR and without going into complicated menues. I bought several of these units for elderly family members who simply could not master recording TV programs while away. In today's market VCR's are available for half the price, but this idiot proof feature is worth every penny!
I too have been waiting for the price to come down on MiniDV camcorders. So when I saw this deal I thought it was time to upgrade from my old Sony ccd-trv16 8mm. Unlike many other people, the main thing I am looking for in a camcorder is great video quality. I couldn't care less about all the other bells and whistles. I used both video cameras to film the same scenes indoors with all the lights turned on and the shades open (from what I've read MiniDv's need lots of light). To my amazement the 8mm had a much better image. The colors were vibrant on the Sony. The colors on the Sharp VLNZ105U were washed out and the skin tones were greyish. I returned it and will probably look at a higher end Sony. The lesson I learned is that it doesn't matter what format the video is stored (MiniDV, Hi8, 8mm) if the optics are not up to par, you will not get a good image. I guess you get what you pay for.
Greetings all!I'm going to try to make this review as taught and concise as possible.What you may like:- These headphones are ridiculous bass reproducers.- Bang for the buck if you enjoy music with an almost exaggerated bass response.- Works well for lower quality recordings. Doesn't exaggerate artifacts in lesser quality files.- Exceptional for iProducts (iPhone,iPad, etc...) or any other portable devices.- Practically isolates you from the world, at half volume on an iPod, you could have a baby crying next to you and audibly not hear the child!What you may not like:- Tiny and shrill Mids/Highs (if you want something phenomenal thats in-ear with this respect, check outKlipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Enhanced Bass Noise-Isolating Headphones)- Not for the audio purist that enjoys softer music genres, since the bass (ALTHOUGH POWERFUL) is quite muddy and splashes out any/all clarity from more precise recordings.- Durability is questionable, due to connections and small cable.- Bass is a bit muddy, not very precise, but altogether like-able.In Summation:- You get a heck of a lot of headphone for the money, since the overall listening experience is quite enjoyable if you dig bass. The main reason for the 5 stars.- These most definitely reproduce more bass, with great extensions, than any of my $100+ headphones.- If you're a bass fanatic, look no further.- Not the best for clarity or precision, but overall, you're getting amazing sound from a relatively inexpensive headphone.GET A PAIR, YOU WON'T BE SORRY. (unless you like classical music)Thanks for your time!
I bought theNike + iPod Sport Kit, at the Apple Store on a whim, thinking I could just slip the sensor under my shoelaces. This worked for a while, but was less than elegant. The sensor would slip around and, once in a while, find its way out, even after switching the way I tied my shoes to "zipper Lacing" (look it up).A good friend recommended I give this pouch a try. At less than $10, there was really no reason not to.The pouch itself is clearly finely made, with durable, elastic materials and a night tight fit.As for accurasy, initial reports were less accurate than when I had it inside my shoe. So I put a little thought and testing into it, and now it's working flawlessly!Things to keep in mind when using the pouch:1) Make sure the sensor is inserted correctly (so it's oriented right-way-up when attached).2) Place it as far down your laces as you can. The closer to your toes, the flatter the top of your shoe, which makes for more accurate readings.3) MAKE SURE that it's TIGHTLY attached to your laces. The sensor works by measuring the amount of force you step with, which is measured as shock. If it's just floppin' around on there, much of the shock will be absorbed, resulting in incorrect measurements. Really crank it down when velcro'ing it on, as though it's a part of your shoe, and you'll get the best results.And the best part? I don't have to buy new, expensive shoes to house the transmitter! =D
This is a very nice product considering the price you are paying. The rechargable battery is a good feature, battery life will last for about 3-4 hours at full volume, FM radio and aux input are also nice add-ons. The volume is enough for a closed room, but it won't be enough for an outdoors party.
Is this the correct card for to add data such as MP3s to a Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS?
This Audio Y cable has high quality and is sufficiently long to allow flexible equipment arrangement. I compared its fidelity to another more expense cable that I have and found no audible difference.
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.
This is a very good player. It is easy to use and download music. It holds a week's worth of music. The playback quality is excellent. I have two small issues with this unit. First I would like it to play the music in the order that I want. The player chooses the order of the music that is played (alphabetically, random, genre). It will not play them in the order that I want them played. The second issue being; I would like to increase the volume. When I plug it into my car stereo, the volume is low. I have to increase the stereo's volume a lot to match that of CD's. With the headphones on it is plenty loud. These issues are not enough to keep me from recommending this unit or purchasing another in the future.
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
This is a 'must have' software if you hike, bike and recreate outdoors. The software interface takes a bit of getting use to, but once mastered it provides simple navigation and a lot of information. I do a lot of mountain biking in Northern California and this software lets you 'preview' a trail by mapping it (you draw a line on the trail) and the software then calculates distance travelled and the cumulative vertical ascent. This is very helpful in determining how long a ride will take, and how much physical exertion will be required. It also helps you to track your condition level - as you get in better shape you will be able to do more vertical in less time ...Once you have created a route you can send it (via e-mail) to friends, or post it on the Topo website to share with others. Other neat features are a 3 dimensional viewing package (sold separately fo $20) and the ablity to send waypoints to handheld GPS units.There really aren't any 'cons' to the software. Some things you should be aware of though are that Garmin (maker of many handheld GPS units) promotes its own topographical software. This is a pain because Garmin only allows you to send waypoints form the 'Topo' software and you can't upload the detailed maps into the handheld GPS unit. I own an Extrex Vista and the inability to load maps without buying the Garmin software is an irratant. The only other comment is that some of the maps in the software are dated so they don't always show the latest information in terms of roads and buildings. This you just get used to. Similar to other posts - When hiking or biking in remote areas don't rely on a handheld GPS exclusively, bring a printed map, and have some familiarity with a compass and know generally the area into which you are going - also let other people know where you are going (send an e-mail of your route ...). This is common sense that will save a lot of headache.Overall this software is 'a good thing' and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy spending time outside, and it is particularly good for the mountain biking community.
I've not had any problems with this card at all and it has been used rather aggressively the past few days. Of course, I may encounter issues in the future, but to speak of the transfer rate, it is really quick. My photos are ready almost as soon as the shutter is done. I have had no hiccups whatsoever when shooting full HD in a Sanyo Mini HD Camcorder. Crystal clear and not a single image blur due to writing speeds.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:It depends on your laptop and definition of cooling, November 26, 2005Reviewer: RONAK SHAH (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviewsi saw too many discrepancies in the reviews so i decided to write a review on it.description of the cooler:there is nothing new about this notebool cooler. in a glance its just a casing with 2 fans in it. however the device is actually more than that. the fans blow room temperature air into the base of the laptop. the hot air is then blown out from the same fans to the BACK side of the cooler and the right side in a way that it is blown straight. the notebook sits directly on the aluminum plate on top of the cooler which serves as a heatsink. the fan is not loud at all when on high and its is quieter on low mode. the fan is more audible if there is silence in the room. it has 4 feet on the back that help with air circulation. the fan cord is portable and is stored in a compartment on the bottom of the device. the fan is powered through the usb port. the cables plug serves as a little hub and replaces the used usb port for a new one. it also has a cool blue led on it. the design is sturdy and the quality is good.compatibility with your notebook:it very well depends on the notebooks design as well to get this device to perform well. you just cant blame the cooler. it will perform very well if your computer has a fan on the bottom of the laptop. that will increase the air circulation inside the notebook. it will still work well if your computer has only fans that blow out air from the sides. just dont expect it to bring down the temperature in 3 minutes. because the notebook cooler draws power through the usb port, the motherboard gets heated up. infact on one of my notebook, the notebook kept getting hotter thank normal due to the notebook cooler!cooling performace:the word 'cooling' in any cooling system doesnt really imply that it will chill your computer. computers performance starts declining as temperature goes upward than 35 c. with extended continous usage the temperature will go up. the cooler slows doen the process of heating and trys to keep the temperature as cool as possible with the fans and heatsink. dont expect your laptop temperature to go down to 10 c.bottom line:the notebook cooler does exactly what its supposed to do under ratiional expectations: keep your computer at normal temperature. also depends on your notebooks design. i would say it is worth to get it if you can get it for $20 or less.pros:-usb port replacement-weight-noise in noremal conditions is relatively low-performance-build quality and stylingcons:-compatiblity with some notebook designs-noise when there is silence in room could be annoying for others. doesnt bother me though.-the low-high switch is inconveniently placed.
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?
Bought this for my europe trip in September 2012. This was the perfect length (camera hit my belly button) and I'm 5'5". It never bothered my neck and was comfortable. At times, I even wrapped the long cord arround my wrist instead. It was very convenient to be able to detach the camera and not have to take this off my neck or wrist.
The sound is crystal clear, the bass is strong, and all this even when you're only at half volume. these are going to save my ears from going deaf: instead of having to turn up the volume to max to compete with the sound of the plane, train or auto, i can keep the volume always in the middle with all other sounds blocked out. completely worth the upgrade over my old fontopias.
I own two of these, and had no problems getting vpn up and rolling, but after 1.5 years, I've had both units fail within a month of one another (both just started blinking warning - fried - both in different locations in the us), and fell in with linksys's absolute crap-poor technical support. I ended up finding it a better use of my time just to dump these units and replace them than deal with linksys's absolutely insanely bad indian technical support.Here's the hard part. I replaced the first unit, and it fried to. So, I'm out 450 bucks, and then I call technical support, and they won't support the older units even though I have just purchased a new one, and want to charge me $35 bucks because one of the 2 units I'm trying to get vpn working with is "out of warranty" even though the one I'm trying to configure it brand new! What the heck? Not to mention the level of technical competency of the people I was on the phone with was next to nothing (total script readers), and they wouldn't listen to common sense - oh, and I got disconnected all the time.As a VERY long time customer (almost from their inception), I'm never buying another product from them. They've made some very bad business choices, and their support and product quality has dropped to third world levels. I can't believe this is a Cisco company - they should be ashamed of their acquisition.Do yourself a favor. Run away from Linksys.
I have purchased 6 packages of these to make DVDs of home movies for my parents, kids, nieces, and nephews. I have a Pioneer DVD recorder and can only use DVD-RAM and DVD-R and these are by far the best price on the market and I've had no problems using them with my DVD recorder and the DVDs come out looking great, plus the dual jewel cases are wonderful and great space savers. For the money I'd say these can't be beat!!
This inexpensive rain sleeve is perfect to keep on hand just in case. It worked best with a large lens, a bit too much plastic for a small lens. Much better option than wrapping a bag around your camera. This is not a heavy duty long lasting rain sleeve. This inexpensive 2 pack performs as promised and each sleeve lasted for several outings. Light weight and takes up very little room so easy to stash in your bag so you are always prepared for an unexpected shower. It is perfect for it's intended purpose and I would recommend this product, but note if you are looking for a heavy duty long lasting cover this is not what you want.
Its a GREAT harddrive on its own, but the price really .... I could have bought a 100GB hard drive for less, but amazon.com always gave me the packge, so i bought it here. Its quiet, not like it matters, now my computer lods almost 3 times as fast. And the size is nice and comfy. Should last about 6yrs if you dont try to save space, if ya do well...... A long time..... The 7200rpm makes it NICE! However, the biggest drawback was installing it. Getting it hooked up was easy. I just copied EVERYTHING on my old 10GB hard drive, to the new 40GB hard drive, and it took about an hour, well just do it in the morning, and when your home from work, it should be done ;)
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 immediately ordered a case for my Palm and wanted one that could double as a wallet. This case is almost perfect. Your palm fits in the right side (there is a slot for it) and the function buttons are exposed. My only complaint about this is you have to press around to hit the power button as that is not exposed. To the left of the palm is a large elastic that is big enough and intended for holding a tube of lipstick. Handy if you are a woman that wears it. Then there is a flap with six card slots but it starts to get bulky if you actually put six cards in there. All the way to the left is a mirror (useful if you carry the above mentioned lipstick). There are "pockets" where the credit card insert is attached where you could probably stuff some dollars but what I do is put cash and receipts between the mirror and credit card pocket. It stays there pretty well. So if you carry very few cards (less than 6) and not a lot of cash then you are fine. You'll need a separate change purse but that's not a big deal. All in all I really like the case. It has a wrist strap too so it's easy to just grab and go.
I was expecting a crappy little radio when I bought this, but it has proven itself to be a sensitive radio with good audio... I also like the fact that the AC cord is built in and no ac adapter is needed. Worth the price!
Buying the cooling system for my laptop was the BEST investment I could have made. It's lightweight, durable, VERY quiet (I have never even heard it while it's on!) plugs into an adapter on your computer and then gives u another USB to connect into it, and it works well. I no longer get burned after a few minutes of having my laptop on. It keeps my legs cool, the laptop cool - which makes it work faster and it doesn't shut off while I use it because of overheating. It even fits into my laptop case for when I take my computer places. I take it everywhere the laptop goes and can't see myself without it.
This is a solidly built product that does a fine job of holding the GPS firmly in place while driving. The suction cup has demonstrated its tenacity in holding fast to my windshield -- it does such a nice job that it can be a little tricky to pull off. I'm very pleased with this purchase, as well as my Nuvi 370 (that attaches to this car mount).
This toner is very easy to install and doesn't leak ink. It is compatible to my Samsung ML-1210 as well as Lexmark E-210. Very reasonable price for such a good toner.
Received this from my in laws for Christmas and just busted it out today for the first time. My first time using it; so I will stick to first impressions only. Incredibly easy to put together and coffee was done rather quickly. I have no clue why people spend a fortune on coffee makers that produce in my opinion, sub-par results. I don't have any 8oz coffee cups so I was only able to make about 2 1/2 full cups in my regular mug. This guy is perfect for when you are flying solo. The coffee it produces is ridiculously good....in fact if this were capable of generating enough for both my wife and I to have every morning, there is a distinct possibility that I would have been overtaken by the urge to completely ditch our 12 cup auto-drip. While there is something inherently cool about stovetop percolators(which we own also), this one takes the guesswork out to let you know when its ready for consumption. If you are looking for volume, just go with the twelve cup. PS> This was done with basic whole bean coffee from ALDI which runs approx $5.00 per bag. Be sure to grind on the percolator setting(coarse grind)if you aren't using a filter.
Normally I've been really happy with Monster products. They're usually more expensive than the competitors but better quality too. This speaker selector is an exception. There's not really much to it but the wire connections on the back really suck - especially if you're using 12ga or 14GA wire. I can't get the connections to stay in place if I move the unit at all - really frustrating. I don't know why they didn't design it to use with their own crimp terminals like I have on everything else. If you want my advice, look for something else. I'm returning this item, my first ever return after many years of Amazon shopping.
I'm very very content of this product. The white balance set with "ExpoImaging ExpoDisc 77mm Digital White Balance Filter - Neutral" is awesome. Of course it is better that the automatic WB setting, and even better that any manual setting. With this item should be measured the light, so this measuring is much better that any measuring of reflected light from any white or gray object. Simple perfect.
The product is easy to use and works great. my only complaint is I purchase this for my brother who I see once a month and when I opened up the package there was 2 units in there much to my surprise because I only ordered. So on monday I went to amazon.com to return it which then I found out you have to print a page and I was on my phone so I could not. So 2 day at my work I went to print a page on Amazon now it is exceeded the return policy. I was charged to separate transactions but I only made 1 I don't see how this can be a buyer's fault. It looks like I will have my credit card agency dispute the charge. Unless someone from amazon can fix it soon.
I called Garmin tech support yesterday (10/17), did wait about 15 minutes to speak to someone. I called in the morning so it wasn't a long wait. Since my nuvi is still under warranty (1 year warranty) I requested a RMA for a replacement suction cup mount. The tech asked how it had failed -- mine also had melted to the windshield so I had to rip it off -- and responded like he was very familiar with the problem. He also mentioned the rubber material of the original design was defective and that they had a new rubber material design and would send me a new one. I didn't have to pay for it and should get here in 7-10 days.
[[ASIN:B0002IHP58 NETGEAR XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge]Wireless to Squeezebox unsatisfactory due to heavy interference in NY apartment life. Everyone has a network, routers, etc.Squeezebox Tech suggested going Ethernet to insure connectivity. Went to Amazon to find Ethernet bridge with a wall-plugged unit. Given essential technology of wall-plugged units, felt used one would work just as well as new one. Plugged in two units, saved a lot of money and now have great sound from Squeezebox inputting constant stream of Internet music to receiver 35 feet and two rooms away from Netgear WPN824 router.
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!
I bought this player 2 months ago at walmart and I returned it quickly. Everytime I would play a video the screen would freeze. I bought me a Zune instead. I havent had any complaints about my Zune.
I had struggled with holding a key and money and ID on long runs and races, resorting to tying keys in shoelaces and looking for shorts with zippered pockets or even zipper compartment socks. The Tune Belt was the answer. I have to admit, I don't use it for an MP3 player. I keep my driver's license and registration and money (needed for driving alone to races and not stuff you want to leave in the car) and a bag of GU chomps in the main compartment, and one house key and one car key in the small inner zippered compartment. The material is lightweight and wicks moisture quickly, and I forget I'm even wearing it. The belt is adjustable and fits perfectly on the hip without slipping. It is a perfect product for carrying the essentials on a half marathon or longer.
I planned to use this withmy Xbox 360 for christmas, so I tried it out with my Wii for now.I bought this off of Points2Shop: ([...]). When i got this in the mail and plugged it in, it sounded TERRIBLE!!!! The sound was really tinny. It wasn't the headphones because I was using really good $150 headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M50s). I will probably end up returning this.As for my Xbox 360, I found a much better way to play using headphones. I ended up hooking the audio from the AV cable into the back of my amp and used the 1/4" headphone adapter, was able to tune down the treble a little bit, sounded way better.If sound quality isn't a major problem for you, go ahead. If your expecting to play video games with excellent sound quality, like me, this is NOT for you. Cheap, but horrible sound quality.UPDATE: I just called this morning and they refunded me already, didn't even have to send it back. 2 Star Product, 5 Star Customer Service.
We have three of the little things. Purchased in April 2008. Used extensively in Canon SD 870 IS, Canon Rebel XSi cameras and Zumo 550 GPS.No problems as of this time. All three units are working as advertised.Update October 2010: All units still work great!Update November 2012: Units are now installed as W7 "ReadyBoost" chips in laptop and pc card readers. Continue to function fine.
To be honest, I really did not need these headphones because I own 2 sets of Sony Studio Headphones purchased over 12 years ago. I am so glad I did get these because the sound quality is so much more than expected. The reviews I have read were correct. These are so much better that the $220 Sony's I have. The FULL Sound is great, the seperation is fantastic, and the fit is very comfortable. I highly recomment these to all. As a matter of fact, I just watched the Disney 'A Christmas Carol' with these HD555's on and it was like being in my own movie theatre.
Using the keyboard to type this and in limited lighting.... No trouble finding the keys and it switches easily between colors. I like my blue and granddaughter likes the purple..Keys have a good, solid feel. The base stays where it's supposed to be even when I get banging away with a heavy hand. I will probably have to order another soon for my granddaughter.....oh crap, my wife is looking at it.......no, stay away....it's mine...............don't disconnect me. I won't be able to finish this rev
The printer does what it is designed to do - Print text and simple graphic labels on 2 rectangular areas (top and bottom) of a CD or DVD.The print quality is good provided that you use the right kind of CD/DVD. As most of the reviewers have pointed out, you must use media with smooth shiny areas for the label. The CD does not have to be totally blank. It just needs to have enough smooth surface for your label to print on it. Disk with matted surface is not going to work. I use the SONY CD-R and the TDK DVD+R with good results. Both of them have manufacture's logo on the surface but they also have plenty of smooth blank areas for top and bottom labels.The easiest way to explore the printer's features is to use the Disc Printer software (download the latest version from Casio's website). One of the things that the software allows you to do is to import a Windows Media Playlist (.asx) file. Once the file is imported, the software can automatically creates labels for all the song titles in your playlist. I have tried that feature and it works great.
The 18 inch cables work perfectly. No retainer clips on these which I like.
There is no doubt that in general, this item works as advertised but with one minor annoyance. The IR Emitter, (used when you want to hide the main remote extender so it doesn't have a straight IR shot at your component equipment) is not very sensitive and you must find the exact spot in front of the IR signal receiver in your stereo equipment. It has to be precisely placed in order for it to work. The only other question is how long the rechargeable battery lasts, because changing it is always a minor disturbance. Time will tell.
Individual volume control allows my wife and I to enjoy movies together on airplane flights. Very handy, doesn't take up much room, works well. I would recommend.
The description in amazon's web page says it is a AM/FM/DVD reveiver.....But it doesn't play DVDs...I complained but Amazon told me to write to the dealer...and guess: silence....no reply at all. People at amazon should check since..it is the same model I ordered but the information was wrong on amazon's page
With the newer cameras you need to have more space . . . this works great! Would order again, was shipped quickly and arrived right on time! Thanks!
I bought this item for my home theater syatem. It performs well and give a lifelike definition on ordinary tv's. I won't recommend it though because the pins are feebly constructed and bend easily. Yesterday I removed the cables for cleaning and the pins broke...and I am very careful!DO NOT BUY!
If you have more than one electronic component for your home entertainment needs, then you need a Logitech Universal Remote!I'm guessing that if you are the one who set up your home entertainment system you have gotten a call from your spouse or significant other. During this call, their voice likely sounded extremely frustrated and their question may have sounded a lot like this: "All I want to do is watch my favourite show, how in the %!&$ do I work this stuff?!"While you may be savvy enough to set the TV to "Input 1", the receiver to "Video 2" and so on, your loved ones find it infuriating. Trust me on this one.The answer is a Harmony Universal Remote from Logitech.These remotes take the complicated combinations of inputs & outputs and reduce them to a simple one-touch button like "Watch TV". When the user pushes the button, the remote takes care of turning on the appropriate devices and setting each one to the right inputs. It really is that easy.Now for the usual questions...Q: "How does the remote know what settings to use?"A: This will take a little of your time, but it is EASY. You will spend about a half an hour setting up the remote the *first time* you use it. The easy-to-use software loads on your PC and asks you what gear you own and what your configuration is like.Q: "What do you do when it doesn't work?"A: Every now and again you will hit the "activity" you want but maybe the sound doesn't come on. There is a convenient HELP button on the remote that will ask you a short series of questions. All you do is answer a few "Yes or No" questions and it will fix the problem 99% of the time.Q: What if I don't want to spend $300 on a remote?A: If the price for the Harmony 1000 is a little high for you tastes, then look at one of these:Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote ControlorLogitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control.The 890 is essentially the 1000, but with a smaller display and shaped like a "normal" remote. The 880 is the 890 without the RF feature included in both the 1000 and 890. The RF feature allows you to control your gear without direct line of sight- behind a cabinet door for example. Bear in mind the RF feature requires an RF Extender:Logitech Harmony RF Wireless ExtenderIn conclusion, this product is so amazingly useful that I think everyone should own one. Any issues others may describe are insignificant next to the benefits you will reap.My wife, who just doesn't understand our A/V system at all, got acclimated to this remote in about 45 seconds. Since purchasing the remote I have never had to answer one of those "How do I work this thing?" calls.Do yourself and your loved ones a favour and buy this remote right now.
I received this product and its wonderful. I love the slow brew and excellent taste it creates. Easy to clean and maintain. I suggest you purchase the filters to have a smooth and clear cup of coffee.
I bought this clamp mount for hunting use. It works great as long as you're wanting a still position with no panning capabilities. Otherwise very helpful to use when no other options available for camera mounting or tripod.
Laser cartridge gives satisfactory use given the cost. I get about 3200 copies per toner cartridge.
Perfectly charging in less than 2 hours. Universal electricity, US or Europe. No need the Sync Adapter to charge your Zen. Highly recommended!
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've had two copies of this lens. The second copy is very sharp with no micro adjust on my 5D2, and it's also great on my T3i.
Great buy for the price! Apart from the price, the product quality is also great. Definitely recommend to buy.
Fits and slides in perfectly coming in at a major price discount. Its been working great so far, just make sure you keep the wires secure and out of the way when putting it in.
Have owned these now for a year and a half and I have to say they have proven themselves on multiple occasions.First off, the 'fit kit' that comes with them has NINE different shapes and sizes of earpeices, so chances are that they will fit you. I personally prefer the black flexible earpieces, as they don't put too much pressure on your ears like the clear ones do. The foam ones are nice too but they are very tedious to put in and wear out very quickly.These are great for any situation where ambient noise is an issue. I haven't yet encountered a situation wher I have had to turn my ipod above about 60% volume to be able to clearly hear my music.The best feature of all though is the superb sound quality compared with the cheap white earbuds that come with the ipod. The sound is very clear and has a very full range, unlike the cheap ones which are almost all midrange tones. These definitely have a very full bass range, but not overpowering. After I got these, I started noticing new parts of my music that I never had before (subtle basslines, background vocals, etc.) My musical experience has definitely been enhanced.I have abused these earbuds to no end. I pretty much threw out the case and just leave them wrapped around my ipod in coat pockets, backpacks, etc. The worst thing that has happened so far is that one of the rubber earpieces fell off while I was on the bus, but it was about time to change them anyways. Very durable.Overall, the initial cost is high, but these are definitely worth the extra cost for the durability alone (I probably would have gone through 3 cheap sets by now). The only reason I would tell someone not to buy these is that they block out ALL noise (including phones in the office and oncoming traffic), while cheap earbuds allow most of this noise to come through.
I have three of these. The blue one just stopped working for no apparent reason. I've changed the batteries but no change. Also I hate that the on button is soooo sensitive!!! Sometimes it gets turned on accidently. I guess that's the price you pay for the price you pay...I do wish I knew what was wrong with the blue one.
When I purchased my Canon HF S200 camcorder, Amazon advertized wrong size UV Filter. I orderd it, and when I found it was the wrong size, I sent it back. Please save everyone money by linking the proper size filter with the item purchased. This is Amazon's fault, not the fault of the seller, I think.
Received the Olevia, extremely well packed. Had the picture up and running in five minutes. Not a dead pixel in the bunch. The display in HD mode is fabulous, playback from DVD (after setting the DVd to output in 16:9 mode) is flawless. Quite a bargain for the price, considering others are twice to three times as expensive for the same item.The manual is primitive, but, with a little bit of ingenuity and trying different options on your cable box and dvd player, you will be amazed by the quality of the display.
I wish I'd read the reviews on here and at epinions BEFORE I bought it. VHS tape got stuck the very first time I used it. DVD would start to record and then say "loading". It wouldn't read JPEG files. Before this I've never had a problem with JVC but I don't know how they could have let this one get out to the stores. This bad of a product could destroy their reputation. I took it back and switched it for a Toshiba D-VR4. I havent had trouble with it...so far anyway
I got my camera attached to a tripod and I place it in strategic locations about the house as the family is moving about doing their thing. I take short clips at various locations for editing later and I am able to film as many clips as I like without worrying about running down the batteries, which last a little over an hour without this.The cord itself is a tiny bit awkward due to its length, but that's not really a problem given the huge benefit it provides. And the block is very light so it is easy to carry if you need to move the camera to a different outlet.
Love this case. Fits well in my purse and protects my TomTom very well. Great buy.
I have had this remote control for a little over a month now and it has never consistently worked properly. It would not switch to the correct inputs and it would give a low battery error even though it was charged overnight. My e-mails to Logitech support were never acknowledged and considering the cost of this thing, I expected a lot more from them. When I finally got a hold of someone on the phone, they "found a problem" with my account that apparently explained why I never got an e-mail back from them. The support person I spoke to on the phone was helpful though and the remote seemed to be working afterwards. Two days later, it wasn't. Again, no answer to my e-mail.I have found it easier to go back to multiple remotes than to experience the frustration I have with trying to get this over-priced piece of hardware to work.To those of you who decide to buy it, I wish you better luck than I have had.
I am using this product for research purposes and so far it has worked very well. I have not analyzed the interviews it has produced, but from the reviews I have done they seemed to be pretty clear.
Just plug it in, tune your radio and the transmitter to the same frequency and your off and running. Now, if they could only add a voice activated remote control.
Difficult to operateDVD player is OK at the price but remote is not good and quality of sound is not up to the other DVD players priced in $ 30 range.It is playing all the formats but sometimes makes noise.
Item is good for indoor shoot but not good for out door shoot as it is light weight.Worth the money.
I've had this mp3 player for a few months now and really like it. It's very lightweight, easy to use (I saw from the reviews here to format it before attempting to add music - that's the only thing that would've been unclear from the instructions), good sound quality. The battery really does last a long time if all you're doing is listening to music, which is mainly what I do. I'm very satisfied with my non-conformist (ie non-ipod) mp3 player! Saved myself a little money and don't look like everyone else out there.
Very lightweight and great appearance. Mine has worked fine without gliches! Matter of fact.....I was so impressed I bought 2 more! Thank you for the great deal!
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 bought this tv based on all the reviews here online and would say that the tv matches perfectly to what the other reviews claim. As far as i can tell everything works perfectly. I won't bother going into a ton of detail because it seems everyone else did a great job explaining everything. Once I knew I wanted this tv I called around to local distributers to find the lowest price. Some local stores claimed that they would match any price, however they would not match the amazon price... it's that low! I received my order exactly 7 business days from purchase. I would suggest to anyone that buys this tv to call the shipping company once you see the tv has arrived in your local area, and make a delivery appointment, this will get your tv in a couple of days sooner because the company won't bother calling you until 1-2 days after they get it in. All in all this tv by far has the BEST bang for the buck, and preforms just as well as any $3,000+ tv.Enjoy!
It is inexpensive, but the quality is bad. The connector to iPod was broken during the first time use. Not recommended.
This cooler is one of the best buys that I have done, works perfectly and keeps the temperature of the CPU low.Exelent product.Thermaltake Jungle 512 CL-P0037 Cooler for Intel LGA775 Prescott FMB2
Seeing as how the package contained NO information at all really & any usual internet search (Atleast as of a few days ago) was all foreign based & no real information.These will work without the 2x Batteries however they won't have their special bass & Vibration etc... - Was wondering for a few days where the batteries would go. Was a little weary about pulling on the Ear pieces (Only possible battery spots) - You have to give the Left Ear piece (Same side as the Volume control & On/Off switch) a bit of a Twist & then it'll come right off. Insert the 2x AAA batteries & Enjoy!
First, let me say that these do not block all sound. Secondly, let me say that there are the best headsets I've bought yet and I've bought about 5. They worked really well on my last flight, I could actually hear on the plane without too much outside noise. I will be buying my kids a set, they are really pretty good.
Sandisk has some screwy problem with these and other SD cards.Not many readers will see it or read it.Even the SANDISK reader can't read it!It could be that Sandisk went down the drain as a quality product or these and other Sandisk labeled cards are fakes.I have NO proof just make an assumption that it could happen!Ya know, the cheapest No-Name brands work just fine for me, everytime and it's half price or less.This is the last time I ever buy any SD card from Sandisk..
This unit could have been so helpful to my Mom who has low vision. After I carefully read the instructions and followed all of their tips, this unit was just impossible to program. We tried for several hours but it could not distinguish between different names and continually dialed the wrong parties. What a shame. I am forced to return this item.
If you need to reach out and get that distant picture, this is the one for you. If you want to spend another $100 you could have the stabilizer model. Great addition to your 18 to 55 lens!
I bought this for my husband for our anniversary gift and he loves it! I'm very happy with this piece of equipment and would recommend it for anyone who has a lot of DVD's and wants to make their life easier!
I was trying to find a better printer than our old inkjets (812 and 842C) with duplexing and cost-effective printing. I seriously looked at a couple of laser printers (HP 2605dn and 3600dn) but I spoke with the person who refills our inkjet cartridges and he recommended this one instead (I thought he might be just trying to keep the business, but it is what he said it is). The print heads and ink cartridges are separate, so they can be replaced individually. It is less expensive, has a lower cost per page, and is actually way faster than the others I looked at.It was very easy to set up, it is very fast, and the duplexer works great. Worth every penny. It is a little larger than I thought, and it has some pretty serious side motion because of the print heads sliding back and forth, so it needs to be on a firm surface (I have a high printer stand that moves a little). Most people probably wouldn't even notice. The duplexer sticks out the back so it needs about 4 or 5 inches or so extra behind it. A little noisy when printing, but typical for inkjets.I like it!Update 10/05/09. Well, I used to like it. It just quit working all of a sudden. I don't think they make it anymore which is a good thing. I paid about two hundred for it and it only worked for a year and a half. Looked around and finally settled on an Officejet Pro 8500 wireless which so far is working fine. We'll see what happens.
I bought this one few months back for my Toshiba laptop.......the case is quite strong thou a lill small for my 15&quot; Toshiba Satellite.....but on the other side this bag is quite strong and sturdy...and is compact too....if u r thinking that u can also put ur files n other documents in the case itself along with ur laptop then this is not the bag for u.....Pros: Very Strong, Good Quality fabric n zippers, Water Proof, Very Light and just the right size, Smart looking tooCons: Wont recommend for 15&quot; Laptops, wont carry ur books or big files....overall i think this a very good bag for its price.
I love my Canoscan 4400F. I bought it back when I was using Windows XP, and I have it on a Windows 64 bit system now and is still going strong and working well after six years. The only negative thing I have to say is that in Windows 7 64-bit, I must tell the "Toolbox" each time I open the software where to store the temporary scan files or I get an error message (I think it was "Not Enough Memory") if I try to scan. It has to do with the change in Windows Explorer, how the My Documents menu tree changed from XP to how it is arranged in Windows 7. Just open the "Settings" menu in the Canoscan Toolbox and use the browse button to pick any folder (My Documents, or My Pictures, but anywhere, really) to store the temporary files and the scanner will work.I have always been impressed as to how easy this scanner is to set up, connect and use. As of this writing, Canon still provides drivers and software on their website to support this device. If you don't have your original installation disk, you can download the device driver, toolbox software, Abode color support software. I found everything I needed. On at least one site (after a quick search on Google, using "install Canoscan 4400F?" as the search term), I located an additional download for 64 bit systems that might possibly handle the issue I mention above. The site indicated the additional file would help the scanner "communicate better" with 64-bit systems.This scanner is a simple yet elegant workhorse that should be more than sufficient for the needs of any average user.
I ordered 3 of these cords for the length. After plugging them in repeatedly to different devices, I found that the computer rarely recognized the device. I tried with all 3 cords. One cord would recognize the device about 1 in 3 tries, but they are shoddy at best. The best part for me is that the expiration for the return of the cords was 4 days ago, so I'm stuck with them now. At least I have 45 feet of twine now...
I bought this for my daughter last year for Christmas. Great buy and sounds great. My daughter is pleased.
I love the weight and how small it is but the cap is CLEAR meaning the minute you sit it down it disappears. As a matter of fact i can't find the cap NOW!! The drive is fast, i haven't had any problems to date. You will misplace your cap though, but its cheap so why not buy. The updated version changes the cap color and style. Find out for your self!
Recently ordered a Belkin-F8V1027 Wireless Phone Jack. The packing slip indicated Belkin, the product box indicated Belkin, the actual product was a Phonex PX-441. Same unit? Hard to say.Specifically ordered the Belkin because of the caller ID feature. It did not work. Phonex' website indicated that the the base unit needed to be a Rev 4: I received a Rev 3. Regardless, the unit does not work as advertised.
I have purchased Verbatim discs from Sam's club for years. They recently changed to Memorex wwhich have a long reputation as junk. I tried them and they lived down to their rep. I ordered several 50 paks of these Verbatims from Amazon. It was a big mistake. They are from Taiwan, not Japan or Singapore. I have tried four discs and three have been coasters. They record and finalize as you would expect, but freeze up on playback. They should be avoided. I suspect that Verbatim has now farmed production of them out to some inferior manufacturer and this is the result. Over the years the only disc I have found to be consistantly top of the line is TYuden from Japan. They have to be purchased mail order and they cost alittle more, at about 50 cents each, but are worth it. Avoid the heartache and wasted titme of bad discs.
Be forewarned if you intend to purchase this camera new or used. It comes with drivers for Windows 98 but none are available for Windows XP. I do not know if the drivers work with any other versions of Windows.
Pricey, but awesome. I use them primarily for motorcycling and the sound isolation is first rate, and they are very small so getting a snug full face helmet on without dislodging them is pretty straightforward. No problems so far, but I'm afraid of snagging the wires and damaging them as they appear a bit frail.
Wow this probably the best cooler out there, i swear the airplane kind noise was gone after i installed CNPS 9500 LED, the installation was much easier than what i thoguht. and the last good thing about this cooler is ULTRA QUIET~~~!!!!! I really recommend this. also fast shipment~!
What a piece of junk - I would have given it 0 stars but that wasn't an option. I bought these for my son for Christmas - he used them twice and they quit working. I called Motorola for assistance and they told me to do a couple of things (like change the batteries), none of which worked, and they weren't helpful at all. Spend a few extra bucks and get another brand and type.
The fan is great in its design but not so great in its longevity. After only two months, the cooling pad is already starting to make death sounds. Within a week, I'm sure I'll be back on Amazon.com trying to find a replacement. Perhaps it's just this unit.If it weren't for the short life, I'd give the pad a 4 out of 5 stars. The blue light it emits while plugged in is extremely bright and annoying, and there is no "off" setting or switch - you have to unplug it when you don't want to have it on). The size and shape, though, are great. I could use either laptop - a large and small one - without worrying about whether the fan could cool it or hold it comfortably.
Absolutely love it! Great sound when playing from my iPod as well as great reception when I'm listening to the radio. It's so lightweight, slim and easy to move from room to room. Wish I had bought it sooner.
Do not buy this printer.This printer is just what you want if you like to have junk sitting on your shelf. Today I was printing envelopes. Out of 97 envelopes, 46 had sections with blank patches. I might as well do it all by hand.This printer would have been pretty good back in 1900. It double feeds paper all the time. If you try to print front and back--have fun. It might take you 1hr for 20 sheets and 5 wasted pages. No good. Oh and by the way this printer is sloooooooooooooooooooooooww like very, very slow. A Canon may drink ink, but this printer is worse. I bought this over a month ago and haven't used it too much. Just had to change out the black ink tank. My Canon which I sadly got rid of after 3 yrs would go through a tank every 2 months, maybe and that was with constant use. My Canon was getting old and the Photo quality was deteriorating some so I got this epson. I was looking for something that would print better pictures and save on ink. It isn't even worth printing pictures with. The pictures take about a day to dry and the quality isn't near good.NEVER BUY AN EPSON
I ordered this item from this company and did not received all that was promised. It said that it had a charger and there was none and a case and they did not send any. I do not recommend this company or this item.
Arrived as expected, and give the phone a great long life, everything you'd expect from an Energizer product, and priced great to match!
I was looking to buy a digital camera to replace my SLR but was short on funds. I needed a camera that had very good telephoto capabilities and would also allow me to take clear, sharp close up shots. From reading reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 seemed to fill my needs and was reasonably priced. The reviews were excellent for this product and I was therefore confident with my purchase from Amazon.com.I am from the United Kingdom and am currently here in Tucson, Arizona spending a few months with my wife who lives here. I was able to get the 'S' version (silver finish) for around $[...] cheaper than I would have been able to on Amazon.UK, so I was really pleased.The camera arrived on time and I am delighted with it and have used it for taking a variety of shots in and around Tucson.I would recommend this camera to anyone. The zoom is excellent and the image stabilisation works a treat.I will need to get an adaptor when I get home that will allow me to charge the battery through UK mains, but that shouldn't be a problem.
I have not received this item or any information on this order being at the post office. Today is a holiday and I will check the post office again tomorrow. As of this date Jan. 15, 2007 I have not received this item or any information on this item.I understand that it was suppose to be delivered to the post office before Christmas but I have received no information from the post office on this item.
Great Camera so far. Easy to use with lots of great features. I would recommend this camera to purchase.
The usb power connection came lose after 2-months, and the rubber pegs always fall out. I'm using it right now, and 2 of the pegs are missing, and my laptop is sliding around, so I'm looking for a new cooler. Also the price is way too high for such a cheap product.
I read many user reviews and some "official" ones about the Sony 11-18mm lens, many of which were negative. Despite these reviews, I went ahead and bought the lens (through Amazon.com). I have had it for a few weeks now, have taken several hundred pictures with it, and I really love the results. It produces sharp images in my opinion and the super wide angle pictures are awesome. To me, it is well built. Whoever is reading this review, stop reading it, stop reading "official" lens ratings and resolution test results on the Sony 11-18mm super wide angle zoom lens and go get one, and you will not be disappointed. Note: I have been a photo hobbyist since 1968 and have owned and used many 35mm cameras, developed my own slides etc. I went digital about 5 years ago and have no plans of going back to film. I have owned the Sony A100 DSLR for less than a year and love it. It has tons of features that I like and use. The Sony 11-18mm super wide is a great addition to my digital photographic system.
This is a great price for a filter. It appears to be glass and protects well. Hasn't scratched so far. I would recommend it instead of the very high prices some stores charge.
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.
I threw it away. What a rip-off.All kinds of glare and reflections coming from this *very* cheap piece of glass. I had to re-shoot a lot of stuff because of my choice to use this filter. The amount of glare it picks up is ridiculous. It was my fault for buying it. I knew it had to be terrible at this price.If you have any doubt, buy one and find out for yourself.This product is 100% snake oil. Buy a good filter or use your lens cap if you want to protect your lens. Tiffen = Trash.I would rate it 0/5 if allowed.-Mike
Usefull UV filter to protect 70-200 mm lens against any demage or risks. As expected and no more any comments.
i am disappointed in this printer for the way it handles feeding the paper. It jams, or puts through many blank pages, or refuses to work at all if the paper tray has too much (seemingly a normal amount) of paper in it.My husband worked as a printer technician for Hewlett Packard, but even he can't get it to improve its performance. Every time I try to use it, I have to call him to get it to work at all, and even then the pages are not printed well (half a page on one sheet of paper, the other part on a different sheet, for example.)When I was asked by email to rate this printer, I hadn't yet used it so was not able to express these faults. I haven't saved the packing materials with which to return it. I can't afford to buy a better one.
great quality and good service. I don't expect the refurbished product has this such good quality, just like new. I will continuously order more in the future.
These are really comfortable, even for marathon lengths. I've used them for 4 hours at a time with my iPod.
I've ran hundreds of miles with my previous set and was very happy with how they felt and sat during all the motion. When they finally went out, I just wanted another pair to replace them with. Have been very happy with them all along.
I have been using this for a while now and it has been great. I really like that you can change the speed of the fan. I would gladly recommend this product to anyone
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and he LOVED it. It's my personal favorite as well, I will never spend so much on myself but as a gift to other people, it's fine. Nevertheless, I get to try it on too! The rubbery cap makes it comfortable in the earhole. Sound quality, needless to describe, it is awesome! I have never tried any other big brands though, however, from cheap deals like the usual Apple earphones or any default earphones from my MP3 etc, it is like a thousand times better. You immediately feel the change and for this amount that I willingly spend, it is worth it!
Product is solid and does a great job with protection. all plugs and buttons are accessible easily. Only thing is the casing is rather thick and no longer fits into any docks without removing the shell first.
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
This receiver is just about perfect, and when Denon came out with the AVR5800 they did achieve perfection. This receiver packs 140 watts per channel, every Dolby decoding mode known to God, Ray Dolby and man, a clean, ergonomically sound interface (no Tokyo Light Show as in other receivers and a pertty decent learning remote.The only thing I don't like about this receiver is the fact that it does not do high bandwidth (HDTV) component video switching and the tuner stage is pretty weak. But if you want fantastic, solidly built, expandable A/V gear then Denon is the place to go.
This product came straight to me in a matter of only days. It was brand new in the box and free of defects. I am very satisfied with this product and seller
I have owned this DVD player for about a year now. I was impressed when I had it hooked up to my older sony rear projection tv and was running it at 720p. I just recently purchased a sony bravia 60" tv and am running now at 1080p. It is the most incredible picture. The difference between this and either hd or blu-ray can only be negligible at best. I highly, highly, highly recommend this player. On top of amazing picture quality, this machine has been able to play everything I've put into it. It plays almost every format that is out there and it has region free encoding. One thing to note, my dvd player did not come with a comprehensive set of instructions, but the manual is in pdf format online. After perusing it there I was really able to fine tune the machine to perform exactly as I wanted it to. Also, the hdmi cable that comes with the oppo player has had no connectivity or picture quality issues.
This ATI X1950 in the cross fire configuration is super fast. The only thing I had to do was go on line and download drivers for Windows Vista. Otherwise the instillation went smooth and everything work the first time. I am enjoying the speed with my microsoft flight simulator. Graphics are great and smooth.
This product is structurally well designed, however, the internal diameter of the upper pole that attaches to the monitor is 1.25 inches, which is less than the width of any VGA cable we have been able to find to this point. So, there is no way to utilize the cable management hole that is provided when using a VGA cable; since this is a monitor stand, it would seem important. Its as if the manufacturer never actually fully tested their design. I contacted the manufacturer and asked them to recommend a VGA cable for use. The responded with the following:"Thank you for contacting Peerless Industries. I contacted our engineering team and after testing with the cables, it has been found that the VGA cable will not work with this. The tubing is not large enough to accommodate the plug."So I would only recommend this product if you plan on having your vga cable exposed.
As a regular customer of &quot;Tea &amp; Sympathy&quot; I found it a great joy to get behind the scenes and find out what really goes on in the tiny space which I have grown to love so much. The story told by author Anita Naughton is always full of enjoyable stories and comical situations that the girls frequently find themselves in.The recipes that Nicola Perry has at long last revealaed are easy to follow and produce great results.All in all a great idea for any Anglophile or budding Jamie Oliver.
I purchased my laptop about a week after this model came out. I immediately swapped out a 256 stick of memory for a 1GB that I purchased online (as this laptop only has 2 slots). I can't say I experienced a HUGE performance difference, but I do notice that it gets less bogged down when I have 3 or more programs open that hog system resources.Processing Performance: Boots up most programs in a flash. Processing power is all relative to your usage, but I use this for web development (MX Studio) and there are no hiccups in performance.Screen: The screen was the kicker. I have not seen a laptop screen so bright which comes in handy when I am viewing with ambient daylight. It is crystal clear and a joy to work with spreadsheets and graphic manipulation programs alike.Form Factor: Very thin and well balanced.Keyboard: Excellent keys. 2nd only to my MacAlly IceKey that I use with my PC (that I have used). There is a slight wiggle about the keys in their upright position that is better that most keyboards I've used. It has a soft travel, not as crisp as mac/certain IBM notebooks I've used. Still more than acceptable performance.Speakers: The only major downfall of this laptop. The sound is average to slightly below, but volume sucks. The location of the speakers (above keyboard) is not such a good idea when it seems as thought the speakers are aimed toward outerspace. The stereo imaging is lacking as a result. If you are a music enthusiast, this is a hard call. Either get some good headphones, external speakers, or find another solution. My 1999 Dell had the speakers on the sides and were aimed toward the user which created great stereo imagery and the tiny speakers were crystal clear. With all the attention to detail the Japanese are notorious for, I'm surprised this got overlooked. Good for your occasional background music nevertheless.Build Quality: On par for a 1k laptop. Nothing to beat up, but will do well without any droppage.Wifi: Excellent range/performance. Discard the preinstalled Sony junk software and use the built-in windows utility.Mouse: Do yourself a favor and buy a wireless notebook mouse for $20. Well worth it. I am proficient on touchpad, but I'ts inevitably cumbersome for most programs.Everything else: Pretty much not worth mentioning. Everything else is trivial to me and works well for what it does.Overall Recommendation: Although they could have thrown in an integrated webcam, this is an excellent value for a laptop on the cheap. If you are an audiophile, go look at this at Circuit City and evaulate from there. Don't expect this machine to last 5 years with normal wear and tear, but do expect to be dazzled by the bang for your buck value. Stay away from the XBRITE-ECO which is in the model below this as it only has half the lumens (screen brightness).
I'm a professional photographer and I bought this camera as a constant carry around. It has seen duty underwater to shallow depths, at several fire scenes (I'm also a volunteer fireman), and in our generally wet weather. In those respects it performed admirably. The only fault I found was that flash photos were often marred by halos throughout the photo.However, sometime on Christmas the LCD was broken. The camera was inside my jacket pocket, in a case, and at some point during the day it received an impact hard enough to break the LCD. The camera shows no scratches of a hard impact, and the outer plastic cover of the LCD isn't harmed. But when turned on, you can see hairline cracks in the LCD that radiate from what appears to be the point of impact. What harmed it I don't know, but I'm surprised that with it in a case it was able to be broken. It can still take pictures but without the LCD you can't change functions or modes, or even frame your photos since there isn't an optical viewfinder. I'm still debating whether it's worth $169 dollars to repair a camera I paid $250 for.
Looked at a number of different solutions - but the Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster system did the trick perfectly.We had invested in a new bookcase/cabinet for our den. We have a very simple white cabinet with solid wood doors. To operate the DVR, Amplifier, and DVD/CD player/recorder we use to open the door. This of course is unsightly.Looking at various solutions, I needed a solution that could work with all of my equipment - fit in my tight space - and have a very small footprint on the counter top with my Samsung 27" LCD Television. The Hot Link Pro did this very well, with the infrared sensor coming with a velcro fastener to attach simply and the infrared distributors feeding up to 6 separate devices.The installation was simple, easy to understand, and worked. The feedback mechanism is great to let you know that the device is receiving a signal from the remotes.I would highly recommend the Hot Link Pro to anyone who needs to distribute infrared remote signals to a device in a cabinet or hard to reach place.
I bought this kit with my first telescope, so I was naturally obsessed with magnification like most beginners. So yes, it's true that magnification isn't everything, but it is nice to have the option available all in one case. The filters will take me some time to figure out how to use, but once again, at least I have them. The case is well made and has room for extra items like the eyepiece that comes with the scope and even the red-dot spotting scope fits. All in all, a lot of stuff for a reasonable price.
Saw somebody using this a year ago, loved it at first sight, bought it and never looked back. It's really compact, but has a relatively huge LCD. Almost the whole back is LCD, no wasted space for the bevel. So small, it lives in the briefcase phone pocket and I'm never without it. Recently it got crushed and after looking at a few others, ended up buying it all over again. The BestShot modes make picture setup easy.
Both ear buds broke apart, connected only by the thin wire carrying the signal, within three weeks. Normal use, inserted and removed from ears.Hope you have better luck. Earbuds looked great, sounded great.
I needed single stereo patch cables, and these were easily split apart. They are a high quality rubberized cable that is durable and flexible but does not tangle. The colors (orange and grey) do not make sense to me, but they are easily differentiated. I would buy again.
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.
Abhorrent machine. Paper jams from day one even after calls to support. The Brother printer I have (TN-420) is just fine so why can't their fax feed paper as well.
It took me about 5 minutes to set up the card (installing, configuring, etc.), and another 5 to set up the wireless router. Everything went as smooth as could be, and I was surfing the net at high speed while walking around my house in under 15 minutes. I'm figuring most complaints stem from someone who might have missed a step or two. Though technical know-how would help, it's not rocket science....true plug-n-play here, folks. (I run a Pentium 300/128Mb RAM laptop with WinME).
The product was exactly as described, arrived in a timely manner, and functions as expected. No complaints at all.
Product arrived on time and installation was easy. So far it appears to be working, but we can't tell until we get another lightning storm.
Great buy and worked as expected, although the seller took far longer than indicated to ship the product.
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.
Am I an audiophile? No, definitely not. A good ear for music in all forms and genres? Absolutely. But Bollywood music, that category in the musical world that boasts a song for every moood, is the permanent resident of my auditory system. And to enhance my experience even further, I went and bought these expensive in-ear earphones with sound isolation features having previously not spent more than $50 on any kind of headphones. Lets get the good stuff out of the way.A snug fitting device that on account of fitting well in your ears shuts out out all ambient sound. Yup...waiting for some more, no Sir there isn't any. A tight comfortable fit is the best thing about this and one would expect that if he shelled out a couple hundred bucks.But the sound, the reason they are selling in this market is largely deplorable. I love bollywood music, melodious tunes juxtaposed with throbbing thumps and pulsating percussion. However this earphone couldn't catch any of that. It was on some other wavelength, a frequency beyond humans. The sound was so tinny that my ears hurt within 15 minutes of playing. I felt Tin Woodman from Oz had come visiting. The earphone rendered my music listening experience dull and painful. Yes the middle range and high notes were markedly clear but with the absence of bass, the character of the music was lost. Upsetting, distressing even.Some of you might argue that you just heard one kind of music. Nope, I did try a myriad of genres but for the price I paid, I was short-changed. So don't be so sure about Shure. The price tag might lead you to believe that the sound matches up but it doesn't and like me I don't want consumers to lament their decision.
I am very pleased with this radar detector. It was a gift for my husband and he loves it! Delivered very quickly and it was easy to set up and use.
I purchased this as a gift for my son for Christmas. He loves it! It arrived quickly and in great condition. He says the sound is great.
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!!!
Hey guys! I just wanted to let you know that this is not the best deal for your money. If you are able to get this thing for $20 buck then I would suggest it, but It is definitely not worth $45. I soon discovered that you could receive better performance for cheaper if you purchase the Hyper 212 coolermaster HEatsink. If you purchase the hyper 212 and pay an extra $4 for another 120mm fan then you get to a grand total of about $27! And with this Hyper 212 plus an extra 120mm fan, you will receive performance that is almost 6-7 degrees Celsius cooler than the Zalman for cheaper!!!!! Only the Hyper 212 may not fit inside your case, and this is where the ZAlman may win. IF you have a tiny case and want to pay $20 more for a smaller, less efficient fan then go for the ZAlman. Overall, this product is just not priced effectively.
I researched, looked at & listened to a several brands before I settled on the Harman Kardon HKTS-18. The Bose Acoustimass 10 was equal quality but priced ridiculously high ($999). The Bose Acoustimass 6 was certainly a step down, but amazingly still priced about double what I paid for the HKTS-18. The Harman Kardon speakers arrived in less than a week and in perfect condition. Without a doubt the best sounding setup I have ever had. I couldn't be happier.
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 bought this radio and brought it to Brazil where I tested it with a 13.8VDC power supply rated at 20A continuos. While overloading my power supply it was putting out no more than 1 W, regardless of SWR (I tested with an antenna tuner at 1.1:1 and bypassing the tuner at 2:1 with similar results).Inittially, it would just lit the overload led at the power supply. In a few minutes it made the power supply protection circuit shut it down.I disconnected the Cobra (CB) and connected a Yaesu and trasnmitted for 3 minutes at 75W FM (2 meters) and the power supply was just happy, no signals of overload, just the expected heat.I wonder if this was just a defective unit that passed through quality control or if this is what you can expect from this product/price??I would not bother trying to return it to Amazon since shipping from Brazil back to the US would not be worth it.. lost money and learned a lesson, the hard way.
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.
We had a four-year old "B" wireless/router in which the "wireless" part gave out. I spent hours trying to get a new, major-brand "G" wireless/router to work. So --- I then tried this Netgear Powerline system. The kit has two pieces, each about the size of a nitelite. The home station piece plugs a wall electric socket by our PC and we use a cable to your old router. The distant Powerline transmitter worked *anywhere* in our house, including our garage which I worried was on a separate circuit. The whole thing took THREE MINUTES!(1) If you want to install security features, use the CD software. I have the impression these little transmitters with no visible antenna are not real strong and probably won't be detectable outside your house. But use your own judgment.(2) The two-piece kit is pricier than most standalone wireless routers base stations. But since it only takes a second to move the remote unit from say, living room to backyard, you get strong internet anywhere in a few seconds. Our old base station never really covered our (modest) house nor into the back deck. This solves that problem in a flash.(3) Would have bought this a couple years ago if I realize how easy it sets up and how it instantly solved our round-the-house access issues.(4) You might find different parts of your house are on different 'circuits.' We have an old house with add-ons and an outside garage and yet for us, everything was found to be on "one circuit" from the viewpoint of the Powerline.
I had the Coby CV-191 previous to these headphones and have demoed both the Sennheiser PXC-300 and AKG K81DJ. Out of the four, I would say these headphones sounded the worst to me. Every song I played sounded significantly muddier than usual, and my ears are not especially keen. That in itself would have stopped me from buying it in the first place, but this product is packed with more disappointments.I don't think these headphones were designed to be worn in public because they are a tad goofy-looking. The thick ear cups make them stick out far from the head and the angled hinges seem to be designed for keeping the ear cups tight on your head, definitely not for aesthetics. Even then, they squeeze your head tight so that it does hurt. I also do not have a wide head. I don't think full-size headphones are supposed to do that. None of the other ones I tried were as uncomfortable as these.The noise canceling does add a hiss, though it does reduce an impressive amount of droning noises. I would definitely enjoy using this feature if the headphones weren't so crappy as a whole.
recorded several DVD's.(My own footage) Purpose was to later rip them to the Computer (Yade, MactheRipper etc.) None work properly.Almost seems as the unit writes something onto the DVD's that prevent ripping.Hence: Garbage
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.
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 decided to get back to a set of phones after quite a few years without so I checked with a higher end audio dealer that I have done some business with and been happy with his suggestions. Although Walter doesn't carry headphones, his first recommendation was Sennheiser. He was right. The HD-555 was on sale at Amazon for an attractive price and their specs met my needs.Hooked into the headphone amplifer of my Cary SLI-80 they sounded good right out of the box. After about 30 hours on them, they opened up to great. Highs are crisp & clean, but not harsh or grating. The mids are also extremely good and the bass is substantial and clean.The open ear design allows me to keep track of my surroundings without intrusion of irrelevant sounds.
Purchased these because the label is blank/white. Unfortunately every disc I've burned from this spindle has run into playback errors on multiple DVD players. This never happened with my prior blank DVDs. I read some reviews talking about bad discs floating out there. I must have gotten one of the bad batches (aka coasters).
This is the only product review i have ever written. I bought these headphones for my three year old daughter and they fit and work perfectly. They are comfortable, the right size for her head and the sound quality it great. the other day the headphones got tangled and caught on something and i pulled too hard to try and get them free. i pulled so hard the wire pulled out of one of the connector pieces. i had read about the lifetime warranty so called kidz gear directly. Aside from the fact that someone picked up the phone immediately, the man was incredibly helpful and very efficiently looked up my amazon purchase from over a year ago (i only had to give him my email address) and told me that he was sending a replacement pair out for free and that i would receive them within a few days. i have nothing but great things to say about this product and company.
Ordered three of these memory cards which were used in three separate devices (digital camcorder, DSLR, laptop). All three cards died within a week of usage. Lost all my videos and photos. Amazon + ButterflyPhoto refused to compensate for or replace the defective cards! BUYER BEWARE!
I bought these headphones to take to my gym. They are the best I have ever used. The sound quality is superb and you can't beat the price. I would definitely recommend them
This was my upgrade from the 50mm 1.8. The colors are so juicy and the autofocus is so slick. I am super happy with the images I've been able to create with this lens...just wish I had a full frame body to go with it! :)
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
Finally. Just what I've been looking for, a simple device to send music to my stereo in the next room. No fancy display, just a few simple controls. I pluggged it in and had it working in 5 minutes. Everything else I've seen is wildly over priced.
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.
The quality of these discs is dubious as I have made at least 1 "coaster" out of each box of 3 (I have bought 6 boxes). The error from the drive is a media error. I have used the Verbatim discs (dual layer & others) before & out of 6 discs got 1 bad burn which could have been operator error as it was one of the first discs I burned with the new drive. Unfortunately "Memorex" isnt a manufacturer anyomore (my dad worked there ages ago when they actually made products branded "Memorex" - reel to reel tape, etc.) but it is simply a name that has been purchased by another entity, such as the great names Marantz, Bell & Howell, etc. etc. These discs arent on the "recomended" list from my drive maker so I am partially to blame for the failed discs - always check the drive makers list before buying especially if your using them for data backup as I was trying to do.
These headphones are great. They have a fuller dynamic range than most other brands with less distortion. They have very good clarity in the high's and mid's. As with many high performing headphones, they require a lot of power and many portable electronic sources may not provide enough power. I had to use a receiver with my old Discman to reduce distortion at high volumes. With my newer Discman, I didn't have to use the receiver any more.
I bought this keyboard to compliment my new gaming rig, which is loaded with blue LEDS. It is a perfect match. My station would not be complete without it.Back Lighting- Awesome.Key Spacing- Great.Wrist Rest- Very Nice.
This item is wonderful for running all my A/V gear. It does what I need it to and is easy to figure out and work with.
This lens is unbelievable! Definitely one of the greatest photography purchases I've made so far. The images are incredibly sharp. This is my go-to lens when I need reliable quality. Don't hesitate to make the purchase- it's worth the money.
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.
I'm impressed. Compared to my old 21&quot; monitor, the Diamond Plus 200 takes up less space, has a larger viewable area, and gives a much crisper image. The difference is immediately apparent. Let's give some measurements: The old one took up 20.25&quot; front to back. This one takes up about 18.5&quot; front to back. Screen size on the old monitor: 14.5&quot; x 11.5&quot;. Screen size on the Diamond Plus 200: 16.25&quot; x 12.25&quot;. Nice! My screen resolution is at 1600x1200, and the fonts look just as big as they did on 1280x1024 before. If I want to go with small fonts, this monitor goes up to 1920x1440, and things are still readable! In summary, I highly recommend this monitor.
I own a Macbook that tends to get very hot with prolonged use so I've bought enough laptop coolers to know that this is the best one in its price range. Sure, it would probably get beaten by $60 laptop coolers, but for a third of the cost, it really does do its job. This will be the second one I've purchased -- only because in the process of moving, I lost the little USB cord that you need for it to operate with your laptop.
I bought this item about a month ago. I have been very pleased with it. It has good sound and I have not experienced the noise that some other reviewers have written about. My only complaint is that the radio is difficult to remove from the slot and takes some effort. I liked this enough that we replaced our old (CD quit working) shelf stereo system with this. I actually have two - one for work and one for home.
I am a mid day sleeper and fairly easy to wake up due to noise and light. For me having a good pair of ear plugs and a mask are very important.I used to be able to find this particular brand in stores but it seems that it's only locally carried by a few stores and the price point is a bit unreasonable for the small amount that you get. Case price for these were the main selling point to me.Overall these are nice soft earplugs, I have pet chickens and an annoying rooster that likes to crow at all hours of the day and night and I cant hear him at all through these, I think that the decibel level is just right for them as well to tune out the kids when they are playing Xbox when I need to get some sleep 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 bought this based on a lot of enthusiastic reviews. Both my husband and I were very disappointed. We could never get the corn to pop thoroughly and the mess from the oil was a pain to clean. I know how to follow instructions and following them gave us either burned corn or many unpopped kernels.At the best, it was the equivalent of any microwave air popped corn - same as eating styrofoam. I don't want fake butter taste but to taste like anything, some oil needs to be involved so the sprinkle on ingredients like salt or flavoring will stick and not just fall to the bottom.The reason we tried this was because almost all the bagged corn now has transfat on the ingredient list. Very disappointing.
This is the first time I have tried the Extreme III cards. I always used Ultra IIs and was happy. But these cards are definitely faster. I have one in my Vista laptop and it does make a difference using it as Ram Boost. And the one in my S5IS camera doesn't make the camera any faster than the Ultra IIs but download to the computer is definitely faster. For the price difference with the IIs, I'll take the IIIs anytime.
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.
Received changer a few weeks ago & anxiously started loading my store bought DVDs. Followed the directions, but found that it would not capture the info or picture from the discs. Entered about 40 manually with a computer keyboard & all seemed OK.Started playing differant discs & found sub titles on all movies. Tried eliminating through disc set up & the changer with no avail. Called Sony support & after an hour of tinkering, they said the software was defective & it should be returned.Sony informed me that if the changer was without power for half an hour, that ALL info would be lost & have to be reentered! Any idea how long it would take to enter info for 400 discs manually? They suggested a UPS for back up power. What a great solution for a $300 SONY product.Once thet get it right & have permanent memory without band aids, it may be a typical Sony product.The discs fit very loosely in the carousel, so that if you want to relocate the unit...or maybe think about using it in a motor home, the discs can fall out very easily. Am returning to Amazon & they inform me that it will no longer be available from them, but perhaps other vendors.
I purchased a BEFSR41 in December 2000. To date I have yet been able to talk with a rep at linksys technical service. If I do succeed at getting through voice mail an operator takes my name and number and tells me that a tech person will return my call. To date, nobody has ever returned my calls. The unit works but locks up every 30 minutes when used with internet tunneling s/w. Uploaded 1.37 and problem still exists. Not a good experience.
the Plantronics DSP 400 USA foldable Stero Headset and Software is a great high quality microphone that gives very low base noise when using it to record. It is foldable so travels well. I also found the seller to be very prompt in shipping the microphone.
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 ...
It's very difficult to find a free frequency in Canada. The sound is not clean, there is always a background sound. Good luck to find a way to place the RocketFM. If you move the wire or the RocketFM around the computer, the sound is good or very bad.
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 bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and wanted to make sure it was compatiable with his phone and worked before writing a review.It has worked great, the product was exactly as described and the price was the best I could find on the internet (and significantly better than what I can find locally). Excellent service! He has been using it in his phone to play mp3s and it has worked just as expected. Thank you.
If I had to pick only one lens to own this would be the one. It is a bit heavy to lug around compared to the f/4 but well worth the extra weight for the IS and the wider aperture. Great for covering large parties and sporting events.
As with any Extreme III SD card you are paying a premium above most other cards of the same size on the market. That said, if your SD card using device (in my case a digital camera) can take advantage of fast cards then you will appreciate the decrease in time needed to store photos and also download them to a host PC. I noticed an appreciable improvement in speed in myCanon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.
Never thought much of Canon printers, but picked up this one to use with a Powershot. I hooked it up to the 'puter anyway and installed the drivers/software, and that was completely painless, which surprised me (my backup machine; Win 98SE, eek!).Then I connected the cam, pushed the "print" button and printed a picture straight from it - in about 30 seconds. It dropped into the paper tray, and right after that, my jaw dropped. Brilliant colors, sharp print, just like from the drugstore. Simply lovely. It also operates perfectly from the computer, handling whatever you throw at it without blinking. The colors are bright and the black is deep and crisp.Two ways to feed paper; individual ink tanks; sensible, unobtrusive design - and it's quiet enough for a spy.This printer will make you smile.
Everything was great until it started losing channels. I would be watching a program and the channel would just disappear. The only way to get the channel back was to do a full scan and it would only last for 15 minutes or so before it would disappear again. Nice product if it was reliable.
I have been using these for over a year, and have never had a problem. I wish everything "just worked" like these do. Of course, their throughput is usually only around 5 Mbps, but this is more than enough for my (and most people's) needs right now.
The Opteka Battery Pack Grip for the Nikon D70 & D70s did not live up to the quality that I was expecting. I was disappointed in the very plastic feel to the interior battery tray. The locking mechanism of the battery compartment did not lock with a very assuring solid "click". Once in, the battery tray had too much movement in my opinion. I guess I'm just too use to the quality that comes with every Nikon item I owe. Don't understand why Nikon never made a battery motor drive for the D70 & D70s!!
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.
Bought this so I could get my Pioneer AVH-P5700DVD to work in my 1992 Toyota Camry XLE. I discovered when removing the factory radio that the standard harness wouldn't work (because of factory amp). I then went to search online for an adapter. Found this one, bought it and works great. Installation was easy. All I had to do was plug the RCA plugs into the stereo and crimp the power, ground, and amp on wires.
"We'll schedule service for your product through our network of over 25,000 providers.""Nationwide service is available from more than 25,000 prescreened service professionals."Don't believe it! If they truly have 25000 service professionals to work on your machine, they must be sitting in the same room since you have to ship your machine to them. I just got off the phone setting up service on my machine which requires me to wait for a shipping box to come so that I can pack it up and ship my machine to them. I specifically bought this plan because they emphasized nationwide service and I have had a bad experience with having to ship a computer for service. When I asked about their description of 25000 service professionals nationwide the reply was "Oh, that doesn't apply to laptops. Sorry for the inconvenience." Hello? The name of the plan is 3-Year Service Plan for Notebook Computers. Is a laptop somehow not a notebook?I feel this product listing was an out and out lie. Don't buy it!UPDATE: According to Micro Medics online progress app, diagnostics were done on Tuesday when it arrived. The next progress was on Friday when an estimate was sent to N.E.W. On Monday I got a call informing me it would cost $795 and that N.E.W. would not cover it. They said it wasn't covered due to physical damage to the bottom case and liquid spillage damage to the logic board. Neither of these existed when it left my hands and neither company would provide the pictures they said they have of said damage. I refused to pay for repairing damage that wasn't there and told them to ship the machine back. I am anxious to see what they have done to make this damage happen but they have shipped it the slowest way possible to inconvenience me even more. I will be pursuing this further. I wish the other negative reviews here had been posted before my purchase to warn me off. Stay away.
Set it up with the newest yamaha and wow what a punch! Movies will never be the same! Rumbles the couch and really makes you feel the movie, not even half way turned up!
These are a great price and I find them to be the most comfortable to work out in with the best sound. They fit well and are great for smaller sized ears.
The writing was painful, the dialogue abolutely awful, and the plot got "too perfect" after a while. However, the basic premise is wonderful and the idea of all the characters is good. It really could make a wonderful movie - especially now that we all have renewed awareness of the process involved in choosing a new Pope. I'm guessing most production companies don't want to take a risk on films about religion, which is why Mel Gibson had to finance The Passion of the Christ on his own.
The Red Sox won the world Series and I watched every moment on my new Toshiba Regaza 32" HDLCD/DVD TV!I am legally blind, but I can see a quality image. I am also in an electric chair with MS, but I didn't want to have to sit up close. I shopped online for about three months, read many, many reviews and narowed my choice to Toshiba. As the purchase date got closer, I called multiple vendors in the OKC metro area, shopping price and delivery/set-up options. Nothing avaiable could compete with the choices from Amazon.As the Sox appeared to be going to the AlCS playoffs, I began to fear missing a game. My dad was "Babe Ruth's batboy and while I waited my whole life for the 2004 victory, I didn't think I'd live to see a second championship. Oklahoma is not Red Sox nation, but as a card carrying member, I was determined to participate fully.When it bame clear that I would save hundreds of dollars by buying online, I took the plunge and called in the order to avoid many possible misunderstanding. I also elected to spend $12.00 more to buy direct from Amazon in order to get free delivery and assure a wrinkle free purchase in case I didn't think the value equaled the price. I think the Amazon tool of clicking "talk to a live person is great! I got a call-back in less than 60 seconds, twice! The TV was delivered free and unpacked by "White Glove FedEX" ahead of the promised date and only 5 days later! Because of being able to track the delivery online, I had scheduled my cable provider to come 2 hours after unpacking and the setup was completed at no additional cost.I am so thrilled with the quality and service that I have decided to replace my bedroom TV with another Toshiba from Amazon.I didn't expect the perks of 'stretch and 2 zoom levels" that HD service includes. What a great way to watch reruns of impossible catches! The investment in my Toshiba and monthly HD service has given me new options to participate in life. Thank you Amazon and Toshiba.
After doing some research, especially on www.ilounge.com, I decided the XtremeMac Airplay Transmitter would be easier to use than its predecessor the iTrip. I've been using Airplay regularly at home and in my car, it's worked very well. It is important to find a clear channel and as other reviewers note, not turn your iPod up beyound 75% volume. I don't live in a congested area, so I can't say how it will work there, but give Airplay a try!
the light is brite, but the arm is too short and will not stay up when bent into position.
The unit I purchased would lock up the screen. Garmin did not provide any solution. Thanks to Amazon, they were very professional and offered a replacement of the product. They were very prompt in shipping the replacement even before they received the defective unit back. Thanks to Amazon.com
I'm not going to make this a drama movie.the Good: for basic radio its a good piece of hardware, cool design, your desktop will look nice.Cons: 1. It doesnt let you know what song is being played2. I wish I could use it with Windows Media Player or winamp or any other software.
Shure makes quality products. I've gone a ton of headphones. These are my first pair of high end headphones I've ever gotten. I've gone through ipod in ear headphones, sony in ear headphones, etc. Those headphones probably lasted me a month or two at the most for one reason or another. I've had these headphones for about 3 months now and they've shown very little wear and tear, and I take these headphones to the gym with me 5 times a week.The sound quality on these headphones are amazing. With the sound isolation that the ear buds provide, the sound gets to your ear clearly and it sounds great. I love the fact that I don't have to crank the volume up to hear my music either. You'll hear your music just fine at volumes lower that you would use with other standard headphones. You may want to consider bumping up the bit rate of the songs your listening to with these headphones if you're using a portable audio/video player, because the higher bitrate makes a noticable difference with these headphones.The white plastic hear buds take some getting used to but they fit comfortablely now. They take some getting used to.The only downside that I see from this product is the fact that they isolate sound so well, when someone's talking to you, you cant hear a word their saying some times. Not really a big downside but may be to some people.
I wanted a simple tripod for travel. It didn't need to be big but had to be light and compact. This little tripod is perfect for my canon G10 camera. It's not unstable as another reviewer claimed. My only wish is for a quick connect. My other only wish is for a level. I imagine though that all the other wishes adds weight so maybe it's good the way it is . . .
Bought this because my previous Walkman died after many good years of service. Nothing lasts forever and my old one took many a bump and drop. So I approximated this model would be a good replacement. I was right. It's a nice heir to the line of Sports Walkman's. Like the clasp, the lap counter is a nice feather and the mega bass really helps with the right music. This is a fine product. You will not be disapponted.
Great productI'm ordering another,I couldn't find a case for my Sony Cyber-shot so I used this and its perfect.
I'm not an audiophile. I just love music and want to enjoy it as much as possible and I believe these IEM's were designed to do just that.I live in NJ and commute to NYC like so many others and so decided I needed some entertainment on the way to and from work so I decided to finally purchase a portable mp3 player. After some research, decided on the Sony Walkman NWZ-A818. The IPOD and the Zen had bigger storage, yes, but I mainly chose Sony because of many reviews, stating it sounded better. I don't know how it compares to other mp3 players but I've been very satisfied with it so far and the stock in-ear phones that came with it sound VERY good! I also live an active lifestyle so I've been pretty much taking it everywhere with me.After spending countless hours on the web and forums, looking for an IEM upgrade, I stumbled upon UE Triple Fi Pro... I immediately fell in love with it and wanted to have it NOW, then saw the price and almost fell off my chair. After all, my mp3 player cost LESS than these and I just couldn't justify spending over $300 for them but after seeing how everyone praised them, I had to have it.I've had these for about a week now and I'm pretty satisfied. When I put them on for the 1st time, I was kind of disappointed because although they sounded excellent, since my stock Sony phones were very good, I couldn't really tell the difference, the sound was definitely more defined and louder but it didn't justify the cost vs benefit, not to mention it was kind of uncomfortable. This was also my experience with the Sony so I thought my ears just had to get used to them. I have small ears so I swapped the medium tips with small and it still had pretty good seal and was more tolerable. The longer I used them, the more comfortable they got and as of today, just a week later, I can't even tell they're in my ear. I can't sleep with them because I tend to toss and turn and lay on my side but as far as comfort goes, it's definitely do-able now.Bass, treble and mids are all good, no complaints. As I mentioned before, they're louder than the stock phones (and MUCH better isolation) so instead of having the volume up 1/2 way, I now have it at 1/3. They came with storage box and extra tips and accessories so that's a plus. The wire is thick, replaceable and doesn't tangle as much. I've already had random people stop me on the street and ask if these are indeed THE triple fi pro's and pay complements which is always nice. I know after using these for a while longer, I'll have more things to comment on so I'll try and update this review. I agree with those who said you can hear stuff you've never heard before and that they sound better with high quality formats.The last person that stopped me on the street knew a lot about these and said he recently got a pair as well and saw at least 4-5 others within the last week who had UE's. It was an upgrade for his UE-5 Pro's and also mentioned I should look into getting shorter tips which supposedly do a better job isolating and a lot more comfortable so I might look into that in the future but I'm already getting used to these so it's not a priority. Overall, I'm very satisfied with these IEM's!Just remember, life is all about the felt presence of immediate experience (RIP Terence McKenna) and once you experience sound with these, there is no turning back.
Read the reviews before you buy this. The tv DOES have a horrible problem with the remote. I tried standing two feet back, didn't work. You must place the remote less then 1 foot away for it to be used.The picture on my 25" tv that is 8 years old is better than this piece of junk. Don't waste your money. Don't be frugal like me and think you can get a deal on this thing because you're better off buying something else
Sound is very good for the size of these speakers. Installed in an Alfa convertible and with wind noise music needs to be loud, very little distortion.
This is a lot easier than trying to "rig" your flash with plastic and rubber bands or in my case saran wrap. This diffuser fits my SB600 perfectly. I leave it on all the time and never take it off. For the price I could not pass it up.
I'm a photo geek on a budget and have been frustrated with macro for some time. I just don't have the bucks to buy a digital macro for my Olympus E-3. I've tried using older Olympus and Canon glass with adapters but though they enlarge the image it has been very difficult capturing manual focus (back focusing issues and old eyes). Plus when you stop down the lens for a narrower depth of field it is VERY hard to see enough to focus, for anyone.Though screw on macro lenses are notorious for distortion, whereas achromatic multi-element lenses, though not as good as macro primes, do get much better results, but you can spend hundreds of dollars on those. For twenty bucks this Opteka product is an amazing value. Solid and well built, even comes in a nice little case. It is fast with no light lost (something that extension tubes and doublers suffer from)- I can even us the AF to capture macro (not just close-up but real macro) shots where you can see the facets of the bug's eyes.If you are interested in macro and on a budget (or even not on a budget) get this lens. It can't be beat.
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...
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.
you made need to run screen spanning doctor if you want anything other than mirroring. after running that, i was able to extend my desktop from the built in 17" 1440x900 screen on the imac to a separate 21" 1680x1050 monitor. i have so much more room to breath now.
This works great for sharing the music. I use this device all the time we are out with my friends. Volume control doesn't turn off the music completely but serves the purpose. Highly recommended.
They are only good for flat surface, deeper recess sockets in Subaru will not work.
We have had same experience as other reviewers - after about a year of reliable service, the machine jams constantly. We are at the point where we throw away 3 crinkled, jammed pieces of paper before we get one decent copy. Very expensive and unproductive. I think I'm going to try a Dell 1815n or Canon MF4690. Dissapointing as my previous experience with Brother machine was great.
I bought this router brand new at Compusa and within four weeks, it stopped working completely. It took four phone calls and six emails to Linksys to get a return authorization number and then another several weeks to get the router back.The new router has worked fine for over a year which is why I didn't give it just one star. Additionally, the manual had no information on setup on a Mac and they do not offer Macintosh tech support. If you own a Mac or value good customer service, I would not recommend this router.
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.
This little thing got a lot of features packed up in there. It's a great recorder. The only complaint I have is that it picks up cell phone signals and it records a buzzing sound whenever something's coming in, or going out through your phone. Making it extremely annoying, and it's difficult to listen to the recording that way. Other than that, it's a great product. Just make sure you place it nowhere near a cell phone.
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 bought these because I work in a kitchen and like to listen when I work and the problem with the bose in ear headphones I was using is that they were not durable and did not stay in your ear. Also I believe the 'straight plug' instead a right angle like these damaged my audio port on my phone. These headphone are durable and stay in your ear. However, I sacrificed audio quality when I switched to these. The in ear bud part of these headphone is to large to sit in my ear properly, and I don't have small ears. Maybe it's not intended to because it does make the ear sore after wearing for an hour or so. Anyways for the price it's a steal. 5 stars.
Cheap constructed, not really believable and the holder loses its stickiness quickly so you either super glue it or it will fall again.I only liked the fact that you can replace the batteries and I use the reusable ones. But after it fell the last time, I got sick of it and don't even use it anymore. Don't waste your money.
This adapter provided a clean solution for my DIY project to install an HD radio kit in my car. Most car audio head units (mine included) do not have the capability to deactivate the internal AM/FM tuner after installing a compatible HD radio kit. Installing a HD radio kit requires use of the vehicle antenna--the problem is there is one antenna connection and two tuners. This kit readily enables you to have both tuners working. There are several reasons why: (1) avoids the "dead" source on your head unit (static noise), (2) enables one to compare station and tuner quality (internal AM/FM vs. the HD unit), (3) avoids "...there's something wrong with your radio" when someone else drives your vehicle, and (4) allow you to go back to regular AM/FM on your favorite station because sometimes the regular (non HD) audio may sound better than the HD version depending on the CODEC being used by the radio station. Depending on your area radio stations, HD radio can sound anywhere from near CD quality to very bad MP3 sound. The Metra 40-UV44 adapter let's you enjoy the best of both worlds and is one I consider a must have adapter if your car audio system does not allow you to deactivate the internal tuner.
I don't know how the camera will hold up in the long run but we just got back from Las Vegas and the photos that were taken with this camera were just beautiful. Extremely sharp, great (hand held) night photos, colours were great. We are extremely pleased with the results and hope the camera will be with us for a long time.
I am very happy with this product and the service that came with it thank you very much for this purchase.
I bought these because I read they were a great value for the price. The sound on these earbuds was a huge improvement from the white Apple buds I was using. My brother's dog then ate them so I ordered another pair which subsequently broke. Within a few months, the earbuds wouldn't deliver stereo sound. I had to mess around with the plug to get it to sound right. After getting tired of pinching the plug, I ordered a 3rd pair, figuring these had somehow gotten damaged. The same thing happened within a month..The Vmoda buds have good sound but you get what you pay for, as they won't last.
We found these speaker stands to be attractive, well designed, well made, easy to assemble, and sturdy; yet inexpensive. These stands adequately support the front speakers for our Yamaha NS-AP6500BL home theater speaker package. We endorse other reviewers positive comments. In addition, all screw holes in our stands were properly sized and recessed (unless you attach them upside down). The plastic wire covers were easy to install provided you first attach the base, then bend the covers into the slots at one end and slide them down toward the base, maintaining the bend as you go. We do not find the appearance of these plastic covers to be objectionable. The wire covers will easily accommodate 12 gauge speaker wires, but you will have to use a drill to enlarge the hole in the top plate, then find higher cushioned feet to set the speaker on so that thicker wire can pass beneath the speaker. Alternatively, you can route thicker wire out of the top of the wire cover behind the top plate and directly to the speaker terminals.The downside. The stands were not well packed. Fortunately, however, they arrived undamaged. At this same time, we ordered two identical 36" inch Sanus stands in the same packaging from another company. The box for the 36" stands was mishandled in transit and the corners of both base plates were cracked or broken; the box was retaped, apparently by the shipper. The seller had no replacement parts and instead offered a $20 partial refund, or a full refund upon return of the damaged stands. This takes too much time and hassle. Who has time to fill out the paperwork, repack, and return such items? Not us. Like other reviewers, we decided to make the best of a bad deal and got out a black marker to cover the broken corners as best we could. Sellers of Sanus should (1) obtain access to replacement parts for such purposes, (2) stop selling these stands until the manufacturer packs them adequately, or (3) sellers (and Amazon) need to find shipping companies other than UPS and Federal Express, neither of whom could give a s**t. Poor packaging is the reason for four stars instead of five.
I;ve got a lot of slides from my younger days. Then technology advanced. No more film...just digital ones and zeros. So, what do you do with hundreds of old slides? Especially when your old slide projector bites the dust. You find a new one on Amazon...and all is well.
Although the settings need to be done by combining 2 buttons sometimes, it seems not easy for you. But the most important thing of a digital camera is its picture quality, Nikon offers the best, if I have more money I would like to have a Nikon 5700. If I won a jackpot, I will have a Nikon's best camera :-)Hi, Look at the photographers in sports arena, what they are using, most of them use Nikon, they are professionals, right?
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.
This is an easy to-use-iron for those who find the electric cord a senseless intrusion.It is so much better than those irons with the retractable cords... as they often get 'stuck' rewinding back into the iron.I first saw iron this while visiting a friend who said: It's the BEST invention EVER!.She irons A LOT and said it has been totally reliable.After trying her iron I totally agree.I'm 'hooked'... and I bought my own about a month ago.For short ironing 'breaks' it rests in its charging cradle by the side of the ironing board...Easy storage too... because there's no cord to get tangled or caught in other things.I recommend it highly!Enjoy...
Purchased it for $182 here. It worked until the battery died. Recharged it and left on cradle for a week and it doesn't work anymore. It turns on but the LCD touch buttons don't "click" anymore. Power button doesn't turn off unit. Cant access any menu via panel. Updating firmware to v5.0.0 and reseating battery didn't help.
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
The ExpoDisc is worth every penny. I'm glad I didn't waste my money on the cheap knockoffs because I know I would have eventually bought the ExpoDisc in the end. The ExpoDisc is pretty easy to use and saves a lot of time in post processing because the colors from the photographs using the ExpoDisc are accurate.The only thing about the ExpoDisc is that it requires a few seconds for set up. If you are shooting in one location for multiple shots it works great. If you are running around shooting kids in the park in various lighting conditions I would suggest leaving your camera on auto white balance. You will not have the time to set a custom white balance running around.That being said, the ExpoDisc works as advertised. You get accurate colors and it saves you time. The built quality is excellent and it comes with a nice carrying pouch. A great tool for any photographer.
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....
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.
I love this thing. My wife got it for me for Christmas and I think it is the best. I love the Bluetooth capability it has my phonebook off my phone and I can call anything I look up. My wife is a little jealous of (Jill) becasue I listen to her (GPS) rather than my wife but it gets us there. Also the arrival time feature is dead on. Love it.
We purchased this product after reading the positive reviews to use with our Sing Star Pop game.IT DOES NOT WORK WITH IT!!!! The game will not recognize the microphone. Now we are stuck with a microphone and game, neither of which will work. No separate microphones are available for purchase with the singstar game. Don't waste your money on purchasing this product!
This Adapter is perfect for a gaming setup, with the two outputs on this for sega and nintendo you are able to have both of them plugged in at the same time so one power adapter for 2 pieces of equipment. Good delivery speed, very light weight product. Works just fine on my SNES and Genesis model 1.
ABSOLUTELY, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DO NOT BUY THIS PILE OF GARBAGE. Sorry to shout, but I've never had so much frustration over any company's products like I do with Linksys (with the exception of Microsoft's useless networking hardware). This card often fails to see any active networks, and, if by chance it does happen to see a network, and, by luck you actually connect to one, then don't expect to stay connected. Buy the Netgear or D-Link adapters instead. Those companies aren't dedicated to mediocrity like Linksys and Microsoft.
I purchased this camera for producing professional video. At first I was really not sure as this is a type style (DVHD Mini) recorder. Its features are extensive and the quality of the glass is just flat outstanding! Ease of use is somewhat difficult at first. Understanding the plethora of settings in this camera are a challenge but the benefits outweigh the learning curve. This unit is heavy and large be ready for it. A very heavy duty tripod is highly recommended. Don't skimp in this area. The audio mixing capabilities for gain adjustments can be operated manually or full auto for the duel XLR mic ports. This unit also has built in ND filters for condition changes in the field. But I think one of the main features I purchased this unit for was the ability for skin detail function color and range tone adjustments in the camera.There are a few draw backs with this unit; stock batteries just don't make it. My recommendation for an addition here is an Anton Bauer battery system. They are expensive but well worth the investment. Finally I would also recommend a DTE recorder which will record directly from your camera by-passing the need for tape and record digitally to the DTE hard drive. Recommend the Focus FireStore DR-HD100 which is specifically designed for this specific camera and works flawlessly. This is a real time saver in post-production.If you are looking for a great professional video camera with great results you cannot go wrong here.
I bought this item with great expectation of sitting out on my back patio with my laptop, surfing the web unincumbered by wires and modems. This after two months of trying, has turned out to be nothing but a fantasy. Not only is the system difficult to install, but I find that my DSL provider will not support any router that isnt supplied by them and therefore this whole system is now unusable. So beware consumer. Check with your provider to see if they can support the new hardware youre buying.
This is definitely fast enough for the Canon SD camera I use with it. The pictures transfer over to the card very fast and it holds a ton of images at 8GB. I've used Sandisk, Kingston, and all the higher end "models", but this Class 6 ranks right up there with all the others - at a fraction of the cost.
I had high hopes for these headphones. I have tried many different models and thought these might fit the bill. First of all the materials are of poor quality. The screws that hold the bud portion of the headphone began to rust (too cheap to use stainless screws). Shortly after the rusting issue that sound quality deteriorated. I have never run in the rain with these, but like most people I sweat when I run. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone!
I recieved the disk drive way before promised. It plugged into USB port and has been working perfectly since. I highly recommend this product and Amazon as a source.
I live in a remote area of IL and have a problem with radio reception from stations that primarily serve the Chicago area. My expectation was that the RadioShark2 would be able to receive radio signals better than any of my current radios. Unfortunately, the reception I receive from the RadioShark2 is not as good as many of the standard radios I currently use even with the optional use antenna wire attached. I would not recommend this product if improved reception is desired.
These earphones are so comfortable and lightweight that I cannot tell I have them in my ears. The sound is superb, much better than any other earphones I have tried. I am very pleased. My only regret is that I did not purchase them sooner. Just call me a "happy camper."
Left earbud snapped as I took it out of the packaging. The amount of strength I put into taking it out was equivalent to opening a fortune cookie. I didn't want to bother with the warranty as I needed them right away so I just scotched taped it back together.I bought these because they were cheap, I like big bass, and they came in a cool color (rocket red).BEWARE: if you plan to buy these, they most likely won't last very long due to durability issues.
Great mouse, comfortable, appealing.Only one problem is that it didnt work on my semi reflective keyboard tray, however it worked perfectly when I put it on a mouse bad.A great basic Optical Mouse, no cleaning!!
I just use this as a protection layer for my expensive lens.I do not observe any reduction of picture quality. Well worth the price as it prevents scratches from daily use.
This is the one! It's not easy finding your favorite photo paper when the product has been changed. My older version of this "HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy 4x6", with tab" was a 10ml in weight; this is a 9ml and I worried about that. I can't tell the difference in the weight of the paper at all. And side by side photos of the same subject tells the tale . . no difference in quality of the print at all. Just Beautiful!! The folks having problems with the tab are NOT allowing the paper to dry. I wait exactly 5 min for the photo to be completely dry, bend the tab backward, then bend the tab forward and when I pull, it practically pops off in my hand. Perfect separation and a perfect print every single time. Love it when it works and when it's simple!!!
I use these for music only they look cute AND they work great--play fine in my ford focus..love these id recommend them to my pals
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.
What can I say about a GPS that does a little bit of everything?It's really a handy little gadget and I'm very pleased with my purchase.And it doesn't have any of those "glitches" you'd expect with a reconditioned piece of electronic equipment!Elizabeth
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.
It works. It's low speed, so it's compatible with older devices, like a Palm Treo 650p.
It fit in the dash just like it should. It replaced the broken cd player and now I have a nice storage area for my IPhone, sunglasses and and mp3 player cables
Received the memory card quickly and in brand new pkging...used it for a trip to Europe and it indeed held all the images/videos my heart desired!
I was originally looking to get aCanon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, for the focal length and glass speed. Taking into consideration that my 40D has a FOVCF of 1.6, I opted to get the EF 16-35mm f/2.8 -- the equivalent focal length is close enough to what I was looking for. I don't regret making that decision at all. This is an awesome lens.
Ordered and Ethernet Adaptor. Received my order in less than a week. Simple hook up of units (2 required). Worked as advertised. This is my third order from Amazon, and I have been very pleased with the service. I will be purchasing more items from Amazon.
I can confirm what most everyone else has written about this model subwoofer--the Polk Audio PSW505. It sounds great as long as you position it in the right spot. It may take a little experimenting for proper positioning and adjusting of the sub's volume control so as to avoid excessive boominess and still get a great low end to your movie soundtracks. But once that is accomplished, it'll sound great. Cosmetically, it is attractive, well-built, and solidly constructed. It is heavy, of course, as many 12-inch subs are. This is my first Polk product and had no second thoughts about purchasing this subwoofer since Polk is a very reputable speaker manufacturer. This unit replaces a JBL Venue Sub-12 (which also sounded great) which unfortunately had a malfunctioning amp (was getting static & a high-frequency whistle intermittently and later searched the internet only to find out JBL subs were prone to amps catching on fire--or at the very least having faulty capacitors). I decommissioned the JBL sub before anything major happened like a fried main board or an amp fire. So I went for the Polk sub which cosmetically matches my seven JBL speakers and sounds fine with them. I also got a good price on this sub. Good unit. I didn't test the sub with music since I watch far more movies than listen to music. I can't remember the last time I played music on my home theater system. But with movies, the Polk rocks!
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!
Once things are set up, it works great with two caveats. (1) Occasional freezes, which are fixed by disconnecting the battery and immediately reconnecting it. There should be a reset button, and even better, the software/firmware shouldn't do this, because this is not a general purpose computer, but one that has a very limited purpose. (2) One of our TVs was not known to the database, and so I had to teach all its commands to the remote, which was easily done. But the problem is with switching inputs. This can only be done by cycling through them all, and I can't tell the remote what the cycle is. Thus, when switching devices, it frequently gets the wrong device and I have to use the Help-feature that keeps switching devices until the correct one is selected.The product lost one rating star due to issues setting it up. Part of the problem was me: I regularly misunderstood/interpreted what the setup software was doing. Once I understood this, I have been able to make detail changes easily. But initially I spent 8 hours instead of the 30 minutes or so that is advertised.
I plan on buying more I am a big fan of the subs that Pyle make I will be needing an amp pretty seen look out Pyle audio here I come please don't disappoint me
This is a trusty & basic gizmo that will allow you to connect up to 4 audio/video composite (RCA) devices. Then choose any of the 4 with the press of the button for the output signal.
This product is a case of reality actually meeting expectations. I plugged in the cable and it worked. The length and quality add value as well. Spending more than this on an hdmi cable for regular use doesn't make sense.
I got this keyboard for my boyfriend for Christmas and he absolutely loves it. It is a quality keyboard and the backlight feature is awesome. I would say the only downside is the red backlight, which neither of us like. It's alright though, because there is still blue and purple!
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.
Well, not necessarily the vendor. It worked fine for about 2-3 months. Now, though it's still readable, I get corrupt files A LOT. I knew the price was too good to be true.
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.
Seemingly good camera for the price. Once you start using it, you notice all the deficiencies. I also have a Sony 1.3 MP digital and this Olympus 2 MP is not any better definition than the Sony. The instructions, especially how to download the pictures into your PC are the worst I have seen. Hard to follow even for a degreed engineer like myself. Figure out why the SHQ mode at 1600x1208 pixels takes twice as much memory in the Smart Card as the HQ setting at 1600x1200 pixels. My suggestion: Spend a few more bucks and get a real camera. This one is for the birds.
I have made a bunch of copies of my cds to use in my car so I don't ruin the original discs. They seem to work pretty well. Some of the older cars wont play burned cds that well just fyi.
My employees can now handle the lengthy interviews they are required to make and even have a better sound quality than the handset they normally used. I may buy more.
I was previously using a cheap pair of ear buds which were a bit too big for my small ears and would leave my ears feeling sore. I was hesitant to purchase these because of the price tag, but after just two weeks, I feel the price well worth it. I've found the sound quality to be excellent - I mainly listen to country, various types of rock, and classical. I have the volume level at the lowest level on my handheld and it is more than sufficient to both hear the music clearly and block out most background noise. I was worried it would work too well blocking noise out, but I feel safe wearing them when I am walking as I can still hear enough of the traffic noise with the volume turned down to remain aware of my surroundings. I suffer from tinnitus and noise sensitivity, but I haven't had any problems with these earphones (so far.) I was also concerned that even the "small" fitting would be too big for my ears, but they're a perfect fit. I tried the small foam fitting but didn't care for that at all. I keep my ears pretty clean, so I haven't had any trouble in regards to ear wax. That's a total non-issue to me. I would highly recommend these ear phones and believe they are well worth the money. I hope to be using these many years from now.
This item is a POS &lt;-that acronym, in this instance, does not refer to Point of Sale, (which, thankfully, was Wal-Mart,with its liberal return policy) but means Piece of Shinola. I so wish I had read the reviews here before purchase.Or before all those futile "on-hold" phone calls to Thompson (no service "Customer Service" 800# )Or before I dismantled, re-packaged, drove back to WM (the Thompson folks had directed me to their local "authorized repair," telling me it was not eligible for replacement, local repair declined involvement, WM was happy to give me replacement,) go home, connect Unit #2. Same "Freeze Up!" I played this frustrating game because I wanted to go get a 2d recording device, so that I could immediately take in 3 programs at a time. Never Mind!DANGER WILL ROBINSON! The RCA dog and puppy laid a big doo-doo this time. Better choice:Buy another one like my main unit - wait for order of Go Video VR 2940 from QVC. Sure, one must wait for delivery, but at least it will work when you get it!/TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer
Good product. It works great using a computer on the 2nd floor and hooking up to the surroud sound on the 1st floor. It does, however, have some compatability issues with the new winamp. I had to roll back to the later version in order to use all of the features on the remote.
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.
This was a very hard to find item at my office supply stores. They just want to carry their own brand.
I was not happy with the purchase. It did not work. The old saying is true, "If it looks to good to be true, then it probably isn't". The purchase price plus shipping was less than the cost to return.
This is a piece of junk and the description is misleading. The cable is so thin (about the thickness of a thin earphone cable) that I'm confident it could be cut with a pair of scissors. Or maybe you could just bend the wire (it's not really a cable) back and forth until it broke. I have another MicroSaver that has a real cable and would not even consider using this one to secure my laptop. And, to make things worse, the packaging is designed so you can't even tell how thin the wire is until you open the package.
I am very satisfied with the lens, good optics, even on edges of the image. However, the lens are pretty heavy, it is hard to use it from the hand. But with a monopod I took nice animal photos from great distance.Zoom lock is a nice feature if you carry the camera over your shoulder. It keeps the set "short" (no unintended extension if lens are looking down)
It's inexpensive and it works. If you're looking for something with lots of features, this isn't the product for you. But if you just want an inexpenxive USB based KVM switch this one is it.
I really needed an adapter like this. I kept doing research and all I could find is Female aux/Male Rca but never both female. Now I have loud sound for my ps3 using this to hook it up to my sony speakers.
The connector did not meet expectations: simply put, the sound coming from the headphones with the connector used, is extremely low, whereas with the same headphones without a connector, the sound is decent. Look elsewhere.
I have this connected to my receiver from router which is in the next room. As it is long enough, it works good.
It is good to be able to get a battery for your older but wonderful Blackberry and this was a very good price, and I did not have to wait for it forever. I was very pleased to say the least.
For the price this is hard to beat and after exchanging the first set which was defective (Amazon made it painless), it has been flawless. I have this in my new Panasonic Lumix TS-1 waterproof camera and it's great to have space for those HD videos especially when you're on vacation and don't have time to upload everything to your computer.
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
Since installing Netgear's MR814v2 as a wireless router, I've had nothing but problems one after another. Only thing I wanted to do was to connect my desktop with Win 200-pro and a laptop with XP through the router, but I contined to have problems of getting cut off from the connection (on the laptop). Their tech supports were actually nice -- though normally 30min hold before reaching them, yet after trying everything, i.e., downgrading my cordless phone to 900mHz from 2.4GHz, disconnecting any RF units like wireless mouse, stereo, and upgrading firmware etc., etc., I finally decided to ditch the Netgear and got Linksys.This version 4 works absolutely great with no interruption in connections, stronger signal than Netgear, and less than 5 min to reach their tech support.Although the appearance of the system is much less attractgive than that of Netgear, as long as I can go on-line smoothly from my laptop, I think I can live with that.I am not saying Netgear makes bad products. It didn't work for me, but Linksys does.
We've had this iron for almost 3 years and have been very happy with it. But this past week, it went flaky for a day (wouldn't heat up at all or wouldn't let us change the settings from low to med to high, etc.) and then stopped working all together. The indicator light just stays on "off" no matter what we do. I'm pretty sure most of the other irons I've owned in the past 25 years have mostly not lasted much more than 5 years on average (we probably average about 2 hours of ironing a week). But they did all lasted about 5 years. So I'm not pleased that this one, which is appreciably more expensive than similar corded versions, has died after under 3 years of moderate use.We did love it while it worked, but I'm not sure what I'm going to buy now.
First off, this case also fits 5400/5500 series: I'm using it with my new HP iPaq 5555. It fits like a glove! It is lined with some kind of space age material that feels like soft rubbery felt. The case, although super light, acts like a layer of armor around the device, but is compact enough that the whole wrapped pocket PC can be placed inside the supplied iPaq beltloop case. It's a super deal at the quoted price!
Bought this a few weeks ago to replace an HP DeskJet (still worked but slow). I have been very pleased with it so far. Installed it on an XP system without any problems. As with most USB devices, be sure to follow the directions when installing. We use it primarily as a printer and also make copies. Copy quality is good and you can easily select fast, normal or best quality and copy in black/white or color - all from the devices control panel. Note that the 2110 does not have a sheet feeder. Also, remember to get a USB cable since one isn't included in the box.If you're doing a lot of scanning, I'd suggest getting separate products. I've experimented a little with the scanner but gave up and used my Epson Perfection 1640 Office (a great scanner) instead which is faster, has a legal size bed and has a sheet feeder. If you're doing much OCR, you'll want to get a program like TextBridge Pro (under $) or if you're really serious, OmniPage Pro (around $).I've been very impressed with the print quality - particularly on photos. I also have an Epson C80 and this printer does a much better job when printing on premium glossy photo paper. I purchased an optional photo cartridge (replaces the black cartridge) and printed some photos in 6 color - excellent quality - the dark areas of the photos are more natural and skin tones are better.Several reviews have said the printer is loud - I would disagree. It does periodically "adjust" itself but it's not noisy. Paper feed is reasonably quite (much quieter than my Epson C80). I would probably turn it off at night if it was in my bedroom though.The reviewer who said you can't put a used cartridge back in the printer is wrong. I did it today when using the photo cartridge without a problem. Perhaps he didn't get the cartridges back in correctly.Few suggestions for improvement:Separate tanks for the color ink cartridges (it uses a single 3 color cartridge and a black cartridge which can be temporarily replaced with a 3 color photo cartridge). We have printed several hundred color and black/white pages and haven't replaced a cartridge yet - although, for the last 4 days, it has been warning that the color cartridge is low. More accurate ink indicators would be nice.In typical HP fashion, it only holds about 50 sheets of paper.In summary, for printing and copying, I would buy this again without hesitation.
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.
Ordered this product on 04-11-10. Received it on 10-05-10. Nearly 6 months later! Ad shows the HP box and indicates that product is the "Original HP LaserJet" cartridge. When box arrived it was found to contain knockoff Chinese rebuilt laser toner cartridges. Called Amazon for return authorization. Agent immediately credited my charge card but only for the cost of the items. She said that was the only amount showing. I have record of $30 for shipping & handling charges on my original order paperwork.Agent is forwarding return address label for purchase. It will be interesting to see if I get nicked for $30 shipping charges for a bait and switch order.
I have used this brand before.HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q8061A#ABA)Reliable as printer, copier and fax machine.
Heat was not an issue with theLenovo U330 13.3-Inch IdeaPad (2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD Drive, Vista Premium) Black, but the pain in my middle back was. I was hunching over to use the laptop, but this stand has solved the problem. I can sit straight up and type comfortably using the lowest position. The U330 fits perfectly and none of the ports or CD drive are blocked.
This is perfect for the photos and negatives that need to be organized so pictures can be looked at easily.
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 already had a few speakers in my boat (18 foot open bow) but wasn't satisfied as I couldn't hear the music clearly while at speed... I bought a set of these Alpine SPR-M7-- 7" speakers and my mind is blown! Very clear, even at upwards of 50mph! And super loud when I want them to be. Also, my existing speakers are Sony 6 1/2 marine speakers, and they are dwarfed by these in every facet... sound quality is amazing, and the bass they create is enough to ripple my drink while on the boat! I would HIGHLY recommend these speakers and will be switching my other Sony's out for more Alpine's ASAP!
I received my HP 5200 yesterday, and with a bit of labor (It is a very heavy printer) placed it into my home office area. The printed documentation is sparse, so you'll need to browse the PDF manual located on the CD. I quickly found what I needed: how to set the output to Pro Resolution, the highest, and how to insert large 11"X17" paper stock; the 5200 has a front manual load tray above the enclosed bottom paper tray. Within minutes I had installed the drivers and hooked up the machine, opened a file in Adobe Illustrator I had designed especially for 11X17, and selected the 5200 in the Printer Menu. I hit Print, and ZIP!, less than a second later the full 11X17 flew out of the 5200! And the print is incredible; the text was exceptionally crisp and the black art image was super rich and extremely sharp. Exactly what I was hoping for, and expecting for what I paid.As an illustrator I plan on using this printer to set up graphic novel pages of text, art and frames, which I'll then print out to pencil on and ink final art. Then I'll scan on my Epson GT 15000 11X17 for publishing. HP says to expect printing of 10,000 pages on a single toner cartridge, but I expect less using 11X17 Bristol card stock. That's still a lot of printing from one cartridge. I highly recommend this product if you are creating graphic art or architectural projects.
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!
The package says it can provide up to 500 ma to each port. It has 7 ports so it ought to be able to provide a total of 3500 ma. The included AC power adapter is rated at 2amps (2000 ma) max. So it cannot meet its advertised specs. After two attempts to get satisfaction through their customer service, they didn't even understand my point. I didn't want to return it because I like the styling, but it goes back!
The Hoya UV Multi Coated Glass Filter is a first class piece of glass. Hoya quality shows in this multicoated filter. The quality shows in the photos.
I ordered this lamp as a replacement for a Cyclops bulb. The picture made it appear to be the correct bulb. When it came in, it looked NOTHING like the bulb in the product page. Instead it is a retrofit replacement for the bulb pictured. This is totally useless to me.
J. A. Brony here,This device does exactly what it should. Great 4 Channel Stereo modulator. Setting channels is a little tricky but once you get the hang of it, no problem. Provides clean noise free channels of video of your choice on cable channels. Image is clear, crisp as well as the stereo audio, a major requirement for my needs. The only gotcha(my own fault for not RTFM) was that if you use the provided Composite to S-Video adapters on the input you must also use them on the loop thru output. It is also advisable to use a low pass filter to rid your system of cable company slag to ensure clean channels to modulate onto. ie; LPF-600I purchased both from Parts Express, an Amazon marketplace vendor, and I'm very pleased all around.J. A. Brony, over and out...
I tried a cheaper illuminated keyboard from another company and AS ALWAYS I wasted my money. ARGGG! This Saitek is the real deal. It is heavy, well constructed and has three different light settings to suit your needs / tastes.I write quite a bit as a pastor and use the keyboard to type at night with out the need for overhead light in the room. You can call it "green" if you want to. I call it cool and soothing to think and write in the near dark using the glow of my keyboard.Also, I'm one of those old guys who plays FPS (UT2004). It is a very very good gamer board.
Certain that I have always been right, yet unable to prove this to the faulty and selective recollection of others, I ordered this product to prove the accuracy of my past assertations and assurances. Having recorded every important conversation for the past two weeks with this very handy device, I have decided to tout this product as "bunches of fun" rather than a useful tool because, it turns out, video lies about the past, too.
estan muy bien y cumple con lo requerimientos que queria para mi impresora muchas gracias por la atencion me gusta
I ordered one of these from Amazon just over a year ago. Within 2 months, 2 of the LEDs stopped working. They both affected the dim setting, making it too dim to be useful, while the bright setting was still too bright. Since the item was outside of Amazon's exchange timeframe, I went to Kensington and got a replacement. The replacement worked fine for about 6 months, when the first LED went out. A second one went out shortly thereafter. Now last week, another LED malfunction... one of the LEDs has now started flashing, which is very distracting. I expect it to go out completely sooner or later.I've had Kensington products in the past and have been pleased with them. But the FlyLight is too poorly constructed and unreliable to recommend.
For the price, these are excellent. They are made of thin plastic and bendable. The clear plastic cover is also a thin easily torn gauge. I wouldn't leave them around for a toddler to rough up. They are perfect for slimming down a DVD collection. They hold on to the DVD tenaciously. Closure snap is weak, but adequate. That said, they aren't the product in which you would want to put anything you're selling that you want to represent yourself with. For professional use, keep shopping. For personal use, to hold DVDs that sit on the shelf most of their life with an occasional viewing, the build is for that mission and the price is right.
If you use Skype or other voice-over-internet telephone services, this headset is the way to go. It uses a USB plug instead of the usual audio input. This eliminates the echo that is a problem with many headsets. Having headphones on both ears makes for clear reception and comfort. Highly recommended.
I got this lens to fill the gap at the ultra wide angle on the 40D. After researching this lens and the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, I decided to go with the Canon 10-22. I saw the reviews that states the Tokina is the sharpest UWA zoom lens for Canon crop sensors right now, but I felt its zoom range was too limiting. After using the Canon 10-22 for a few weeks, here are my thoughts about the pros and cons.First, the things I like about this lens. It is light with decent build quality, just shy of L quality. However, attaching a good UV filter should be sufficient to keep out most dust. The common 77mm filter size is also convenient. It has exceptional color and contrast. Center sharpness is very good and distortions are relatively low for this type of lens. USM makes focusing fast and quiet. It is compatible with Canon's DPP software for easily correcting distortion and CA.Now for the negatives. Some chromatic aberrations are present when shooting high contrast areas at the wide end, although DPP is really good at removing most of it. Sharpness falls off as you move away from the center. Edges are a bit too soft for my taste. As mentioned earlier, build quality is decent but does not match L lens quality, which is disappointing considering the high price.All-in-all, a good, fun lens that should allow you to be more creative.
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.
These are far and away the best earplugs I have used, and this is the best price around. If you have Amazon Prime, so much the better. Highly recommended.
This is a great lens for the price. I am a beginner and I loved my camera before and now with this lens it's perfect, I get some nice close ups now. I recommend this lens.
I have a TV inside and a satellite dish outside. I needed a cable that could be flattened to fit through my patio door. This item is perfect. My patio door can still close and my cable doesn't get bent.
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!
The radio was shipped the same day i've ordered,got it in good working condition. I had the same radio about 15 years ago and broke a knob,and was looking to find one similar for years, until now. The sound is better than before, but i missed the variable tone control that i had on the old one.But I'm very happy to have it back.
I have used a 30 of the disks so far and only about 60% of the disks actually worked.
Unit arrived as new??? but the maps were four updates old and Garmin called the unit as refurbished because the maps had been accessed on the unit in 2008? I am sending the unit back because I purchased thinking it was new and it was possibly a refurb. Amazon states in their listings that they sell so many GPS that the maps should not be old, but four updates old? I don't know what goes here but something is strange.This is an excellent GPS and if new well worth the money, but not worth it if refurbished.
The data side recorded my DVD just fine, but the LightScribe image was fuzzy. I burned the exact same image (with the exact same drive) on a sample LightSribe CD from HP and it was sharp with better contrast.
I am very happy that I can utilize all six speakers of my factory Pathfinder Bose system. This was a very good operation with good connectors and plenty of wire. I would recommend this for anyone that wants to upgrade to a new stereo with MP3 capability and keep the use of your tweeters on the windsheild pillions.
MY OLD KODAK 6340 USED A SERIES 6000 DOCK FOR TRANSFERRING PHOTOS TO THE COMPUTER AND ALSO DID A TERRIFIC JOB OF CHARGING THE BATTERIES. I BOUGHT A NEW KODAK Z812 CAMERA AND WAS TOLD THAT I'D NEED THE D-22 ADAPTER FOR THE 6000 DOCK. SINCE THE STORE DIDN'T HV THE ADAPTERS IN STOCK, I ORDERED IT ON THE INTERNET. THE DARN THING DOESN'T FIT THE 6000 DOCK AND IS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. SINCE I ORDERED IT ON THE INTERNET, IF I WANT TO RETURN IT I'LL HV TO PAY THE SHIPPING. I'M PISSED ABT THIS, TO SAY THE LEAST.
The price per print of ink jet printers is simply expensive, especially when you consider the fact that the process is probably not even close to being archival quality. Yet for most they will suffice. It is commonly believed that if you want archival you should either use silver emmulsion (what you will get if you have your prints traditionally developed by a photo lab - even a one hour lab) or dye sublimation. All that being said, this ink and the printers they go into do a very good job. I've been very impressed. I don't think there is a huge difference over the last generation, but if you want the newer printers you have to make the switch to the newer ink. Good news is that it works with the current crop of paper.What is great about this ink cartdridge is that in the canon printers it is the cartridge mostly used for black print, while the other black cartridge is used for photo prints. This keeps your cost of printing regular text a little cheaper.Buying on Amazon isn't much cheaper than other options, but if you are signed up for Amazon Prime, it is increadibly easy to buy them and have them delievered very quickly (two days).
I received this as a gift, and it seemed alright at first, but after trying it out I have hardly used the system at all. My iPod (2nd gen touch) doesn't charge while plugged in, which I can deal with. But my biggest issue is that no matter how hard I try I cannot adjust the audio to how I would like it to sound. I've played with the bass and sub as well as the equalizers on my iPod and I still do not get any results that I would deem satisfactory. Honestly I get better sound from a cheap portable dock. So on my shelf it sits collecting dust, as I save up for something a bit better. If sound quality is important for you, I highly recommend giving this system a try before you purchase.
it was shipped to me in one day. great bag. better than i expected. i thought it was going to be a big bulky bag. but its not. its very slim but still holds a lot. and i mean a lot of stuff.
I just purchased this item from Amazon a few weeks ago and I love it.It was easy to set up (I am running XP home on a Dell P4). The best part is that I didn't have to load the included software to get it to work.Simply plug in receiver, turn on your PC, turn on the mouse and push the connect button on both devices. Then it worked!!!!!I highly recommend. In response to the other reviews indicating &quot;hard&quot; to push buttons, they are A LITTLE stiff but not an issue.Todd.
Try the Jbuds version of this.The retractable gimmick is better on paper than in use.
This otherwise excellent product has one major deficiency. You can not order the tracks using the MP3 track number. You can only order tracks alphabetically, randomly, or with a playlist.I own a number of CDs such as musicals that must be played in the original track order which is part of the MP3 file tag information. Can you image watching the scenes of a DVD movie only in random or alphabetical order? Why should I be forced to create a playlist or hack up the filename just to force this product to play the tracks in the correct order when the information necessary to do so is already in the MP3 file?ARCHOS customer support has been unwilling to even consider this as a defect in their product, suggesting instead that I solve their problem by prepending the MP3 filename with the track number!
"This Belkin cable, arrived promptly, nicely packaged and in good order. Thus far, this well priced/well made product is functioning and performing well. Belkin provides a "Lifetime" product warranty for this cable, should this cable ever "fail," which is a great benefit. I would highly recommend this Belkin product, without reservations."
The batteries are super and work fine. Shipment was fast and price was very reasonable.
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!
I used this speaker cable to connect two rear speakers in a 7.1 system. The cable was sufficient to meet my needs, and the sound quality was comparable to the Onkyo cables I had for other speakers, i.e., great! There is absolutely no need to buy expensive speaker cables when the differences in sound between them and basic cables is virtually indistinguishable. I'm completely satisfied with my purchase here.
It's hard to write a scathing review of a product everyone else seems to like and not come off as a snob.The way these headphones isolate outside noises is commendable. With these properly inserted into my ear canals, I was able to browse a noisy store and I could hear nothing but my music. It was actually quite surreal.What wasn't so surreal was the modest quality of the sound pouring into my brain. I suppose if you are comparing these with the awful, awful iPod earpods, just about anything will seem great in comparison. But regardless of the kind of music you listen to, you will (or should) notice the complete lack of any bass response. Sure, you can turn on your Bass Expander on your digital audio player (iPod, whatever) but all that does is create this kind of muddy "fake" bass that sounds atrocious. I listen to rap, classical, techno, Blues, and a lot of country and all of my music just sounded flat.I had moved to these from my ancient Koss KSC-25. The Koss were not as accurate in the mid-range as the SE210's, but at least the Koss *had* low-range response (bass).Let me be the first to recommend some alternatives that don't just best the SE210's, they outright *embarass* the Shures. For a fraction of the cost of the SE210's you can purchase some Sennheiser PX 100 headhpones. For $45 you can buy these and I guarantee you they sound better than anything in the Shure line as well as most any headphone you could buy at a retailer like Best Buy.If you don't like the dorky old-school looks of the PX100, there are the Koss KSC75's that employ earclips. These will set you back a whopping $16 right here at Amazon. Not as good as the PX 100's, but they have a nice warm, full sound that the SE210's simply cannot produce.And if you're a runner or a gym rat like me, don't worry about either of my 2 suggestions. Both have snug fits and will NOT fall off.Finally, with the PX100 or KSC75's, you don't have to deal with the moronic cabling system employed here by Shure. Let me see hands of everyone who would rather have two cables that come apart rather than just one cable?Yep, I thought so.
This is awful. It runs alright maybe 10 minutes before it starts dropping out. I want to throw it across the room. Got it at a closing sale 50% off. Still too much money.
Do Not Buy This! unless you are dying to balance ripped cds, with new cds to rip, and downloaded music on the same Sony software, it flat out sucks. I spend no less than an hour trying to put songs on it, and SonicStage is so bad. I wish I could just use Windows Media Player, but even after the file conversion software upgrade, I'm still looking to sell this and buy something different. looks are great, which is what prompted me to buy this, but it's function over fashion dear! Another example of Sony over-engineering and over-designing something simple.
Easy to use, very nicely made, we searched high and low and read all the reviews on dozens of websites on receivers. We are very happy we purchased this.
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.
Great product and love using it! I have had it for about 2 months and have not had any technical problems with it.
I have been using my i705 for 3-4 months. Initially, there were glitches between AOLIM and Palm.net that left users disconnected. They seem to have been resolved. If you travel to heavily or even moderately populated areas, and if you have a need for instant text only communications, then this device is sufficient to meet your needs. If you travel to the same geographic areas frequently, check the coverage map at their website to see if you will have coverage before purchasing.If you deal with huge file attachments, this will not help much. I travel the country in my line of work and the travel experience has been great! I can easily send an email from a remote (not near internet connection with laptop) location and get answers back much quicker.I do find the Palm.net service to be pricey ($40 monthly currently if you select the lowest priced unlimited option). If you intend to use the AOL Instant messenger services, it can eat up your available time/bankdwidth at the lower rate and then you end up paying a higher per unit fee.If the mono color display doesn't bother you, then you will be happy. I use a Compaq iPAQ as my other device for travel, but the i705 is mainly for communications.
I got this for my mom to use with her new Sansa. She wanted something simple that she could carry from room to room with her while doing housework. It's perfect! I have little plug-in speakers for mine that work great, but this product has the benefit of being all one piece so it's very compact and easy to move around. Great sound, and it's nice that the speakers work with batteries or a cord. Highly recommended! Even though I have decent portable speakers, I might have to get myself one, too.
I use this for my numark mixtrack, and it works fine.But you can tell it was constructed poorly.Won't last long, but it will get the job done.
I am not an idiot -- this is simple to use ... however .. it leaks .. everywhere. Do not waste your money ....
I decided to get another compact flash card from SimpleTech since I liked how my other one performed with my digital camera. I'll probably get some more so I can have digital photo albums of the different events and places I go to. It really helps to get the compact flash reader as well... I can download all my pictures to my computer really fast!! The reader is Amazon's number B0000633DT.
you need a good lense filter for your lense and this is a good one.
I ordered these binoculars as a hoped-for improvement to a pair of $100 binoculars I have used several years for birding. These are absolutely the best value I could expect for the dollar spent. They are easy to grasp, easy to use with glasses, as well as being sharp and clear. I could not ask for better and would recommend them to anyone needing binoculars for moderate use.
I bought this for my Brother Labeler. Came in really fast even though i didn't pay extra for the fast shipping. It fitted perfectly, I am really happy with this product.
I bought a pair of these yesterday and just flew across the country wearing them today. Yes, the ear cups are big and they got a little bit warm over time, but which earphones don't? I have also used the Bose 2's and 3's a lot and can draw comparisons. I think the Bose feel great OVER the ear, not ON the ear (as in model style). These Senn 350's are so large they make you feel like a littl kid wearing your dad's headphones! But whereas the Bose sound seems to accentuate the treble sounds at the expense of others, the Senn's seems to bring a stronger midrangem with the treble response good as well. Adjusting the EQ on my ipod, I got some stronger base too. Being an acoustiv guitar player and familiar with all the differences between one guitar and another, as well as the terminology used to descrive the differences in guitar shapes, woods, etc., I would say the Senn's are more airy headphones. Seem to be a more mature way to produce the sound rather than jamming it in your ear.The noise cancelling and cup coverage over the ear muted out everything except for a crying baby. No conversations heard. In fact, I played my volume lower than I think I ever had. When I took them off after almost five hours in the air, I was literally quite shocked at all the cabin noise I did not hear while wearing them. It really lessened my flying fatigue level.I think a great invention would be headphones that have a cooling mechanism in the foam which touches the ear, as all headsets get warm after a while. Hell, car seats are now cooled! How about it, headphone manufacturers?
If you want to protect your lens that is. The easiest way to protect your investment because if it calls the filter will absorb most of the impact.
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.
I've had the adapter for the last 5 months - and it's dead. It was very useful to power a GPS and phone charger until it started to overheat and fill the cabin with a white smoke !!I've used it with the same two devices all along - so doesn't seems to be any change in voltage or anything, but something that went wrong over time.Giving it two-stars instead of one because, even though it almost caught on fire, it didn't damage both devices connected...
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
Apparently, if you check for updates and actually UPDATE the ONE XL, you'll corrupt the OS due to the update being older than the shipped version. Red circle with a white X = DEAD. No reset, no downloads available to correct, no customer service on weekends, after normal business hours, no coherent on-line support.This is a very promising device. When I initiallly opened the box and turned it on, it found my location, I saved it as "HOME" and spent an hour or so entering other "FAVORITES" - typing in addresses and saving the sites for an upcoming trip. It seemed quite easy and the touch screen is acceptibly intuitive.TomTom Home software, as noted in comment 13, is buggy and cluncky and the backup option - which should have saved my bacon since I did back it up first while it was working, didn't fix the problem - it did back up the initial installation, but the device still will not work.I will give TomTom another chance if they ever respond (it's Sat morning, I received the device on Fri - so no support 'till Monday, apparently).If you don't need to do anything but take it out and begin your travels, the device works as advertised.But I'd be VERRRRY careful about updates or downloads - especially during non-business hours.very frustrating.
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.
Energy Saving Smart Strip With Autoswitching Technology and Fax/Modem Surge Protection #SCG4Very easy to use, saved money the first month.
I bought these to put in my truck thinking I didn't need anything great just something that makes noise. BIG mistake, these sound terrible. they are being run by a kenwood deck pushing 22 watts rms, more than plenty. They sound like you put them at the end of a cave, hollow and muffled. you can crank them up real high, but they dont sound any better, just louder. Then there is the lack of quality, the tweets are part of a surround along the outside. They are barely attached by a minimal amount of glue that releases when it gets slightly warm. dont waste your money on these, at any price they are a rip off.Follow up, after ordering new speakers i tore these apart to get a good look at the real problem. these say they are a 3 way speaker, not true, the tweets are fake. the wire runs up to the "tweets" and just ends there. DO NOT BUY THESE!!!!
Its a little pricey for the product but hey its cordless. I think it should have been in 45-49 range. The cordless function works well but it looses heat very quickly and you have to keep it on the charging station very oftenly. Also while ironing cotton cloths you must press the iron hard to get rid of washing machine wrinkles. There are three different steam settings low med and high but you can not use it without the high setting. I like the design, cordless function and the carrying case so I didnt mind paying 57 bucks.
Dis one, she no good mon. Last mebe, what? 3 monts zall. I buy 3 but don buy no mo.
Received the item without a problem, a very quick ship. Installed into its new home without a probelm.The placement of board is very good and makes it very easy to access all wires. The menu was a little complicated to get through but instructions were clear and step by step.Very good picture after a short warm up period. Sound could have more deapth but once attached to surround system, its great.
In a word: Wow. Installed in minutes. Configured in minutes. All totaled, less than an hour, and most of that was running and organizing the cables into the back of a cabinet where it is installed. This replaces a WebRamp dial-on-demand device, so my premise wiring was already in place. I'm thoroughly impressed; it couldn't be easier to share the broadband connection.
I love these headphones. First of all, I like the in-ear noise cancelling earbuds over the full headphone nosie cancelling models because I travel alot and it much easier to pack these little guys. In-ear may not be for everyone but once they are in I don't feel them all. These also sound great. Just as good if not better than the more expensive models from Shure and Etymotic. I've had them all so I know what I am talking about. My only complaint - and its minor - is they can be hard to get out of your ears sometimes. Seems like they are not as long or the as well designed as the ER-4S. Other than that, they do a great job blocking out background noise and filling your head with music, movie, whatever you are listening to. If you've never tried noise canceling headphones of any kind on a plane, you won't believe the difference.
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.
Did not work at all work with my computer! Gave it to a friend, and it worked all of 4 days before he started having trouble with dropped calls, echo, etc. Would not recommend this product for any reason !
I am really happy with the camara, but i still have o too much experience with it....i like it a lot!!!!!!!!!!
The flash works, but only if you only want to take a few shots. I used the best possible batteries in this flash and only got 5 or 6 continuous shots before having to replace the batteries. Not good if you are shooting a wedding or something else where it is important to catch all the action without having to stop and replace the batteries. I returned mine.
Used this to extend my subwoofer wire. the first one i tried pushed no sound through it to the sub. swapped it out for the other one and works perfectly. only needed on so not a big deal.
Nothing worse than getting in my car and realizing that I need to charge my Ipod, glad to have the car charger. My only complaint is that I haven't figure out how to retract the cord once it has been pulled out for use, other than that it was worth every penny I paid for it.
I did extensive research before selecting the SD600, and I am thrilled with my purchase. This camera is tiny (smaller than my iPod) and lightweight, but still takes incredible pictures. The screen is much larger than my friends' cameras, and it has all the extra settings that the average person needs to take great photos is all kinds of conditions. I have not had any bad or blurry pictures with it yet. I am thrilled with this camera and would recommend it to everyone.
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.
I've had no trouble at all with this case -- it seems to work perfectly. It attaches snugly to the laces, so the Nike+ sensor doesn't flop around, which would (I assume) cause inaccuracy. One nice thing about this approach is that if you don't change shoes after your walk or run, it's very easy to just pop out the sensor so it doesn't use up its battery while you're walking around during the day. It's also easy to move the sensor to a different pair of shoes if you want to let someone else use it.
I gave this as a gift to my 80 year old mother. I had created a slide show with a lifetime of pictures for her. I created everything on my PC and then copied it onto a SD card. I have some old 256MB cards that aren't large enough for my new camera, but were perfect for this.I bought a different model but returned it because it wouldn't handle the photo orientation very well. It cropped many of the pictures instead of turning them. The picture quality also was more grainy. This frame was in the store alongside all the others, and it really stood out with superior picture quality.I took my card with me back to the store, and we tried it in this frame. I needed something that is VERY EASY to use. My mother has trouble with technology and never used a computer. I didn't want her to be intimidated by it. This frame worked perfectly!! It handled the transitions beautifully and managed the orientation flawlessly.I didn't even use the software that came with it. I'll simply use my card reader and plug the card into it. I wouldn't waste my money on the wi-fi model.I had created a couple of photo album collages as well for her slideshow. I saved the album pages as jpegs, and they worked perfectly as I hoped they would. She was so pleased with this gift of a lifetime of memories. My 256MB card held about 100 photos (I use 'fine' quality so my files are large). The entire family enjoyed the walk down memory lane, and we had a great time reminiscing.This is the most beautiful gift I could have given her, and it's easy for her to use. We plan to give this as a gift to other members of our family this Christmas.
2 years old, and still going strong! No issues at all. Fantastic picture, and with the integrated stand, really looks nice. It had the nicest picture of all the DLP sets in the store when I bought it.
These headphones didn't fit me well. I was unhappy with the product and stopped using them. I went to the local store today and bought a different set to replace those.
Works OK except for:1. If you press play from the start of a playlist, the system will automatically play all songs in the playlist, as desired. However, if you want to start a song that is somewhere within a playlist, it will play that one song ONLY, and you manually have to play the next song, and the next song, and so on. Really poor design here.2. When adding songs to the playlists, it appears that there is an incompatibility with music that is also used by iTunes. When you add music to the Creative Labs organizer, you loose all the of embedded mp3 data in iTunes.... information like artist, title, genre, etc.3. Songs have a longer-than-expected delay before playing. This often makes me question whether I pressed play correctly, or whether the system missed my Play command.
This Linksys Router has some very nice features to it. What I really like is the web based prefrences area to change settings. And, if you already had a cable hookup before you bought this router, you can change the MAC address so you don't have to call your ISP saying you changed hardware devices (Don't worry, the manual will explain that).But, My first I bought kept freezing up. Returned it and got and new one, which worked just fine.
this is obviously WHY ITS THE CHEAPEST WEBCAM ON AMAZON. almost all of the time i turn it on and its green so i have to go change the settings on it (which take about 10 or 15 minutes to get where its the best but its never good) and when i turn it on it boots me or a couple minutes or seconds later the computer boots) and at night its so dark you cant see your face. all that can be changed by going to the setting/ prefences but it only helps a little bit. THIS IS A WASTE OF $MONEY$!!!!!!! DONT BUY THIS IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A CAM
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.
This is a good alternative to "ear buds". These headphones stay in place but are still small enough to slip in your pocket or purse!
Was sent a usb to mini usb cable. I ordered a canon cord not a mini usb that I have ten of at home the canon xa 10 uses a special cord if you need a canon cord call canon trust me on this onetook me 30 min on the phone to have canon track down this cord for me
After first conection device was working good ,after 4 -th conections was dead!!I plugged into system, the device just keeps clicking clicking clicking amounting to nothing, wont mount to system.eThese things are cheap, sleek and cute looking but I would not trust them with any important data.I lost all my data!!STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT!SAVE YOUR MONEY and don't give it to companies such as this.Outside looking good inside big piece of junk!!
These are my favorite in-ear headphones! Here's why:When inserted in the ear they lower ambient noise almost as much as the earplugs I use at work (they lower noise by 40db). Because of that I've never had to turn my mp3 player up over 3 (out of 10). Even at low volume the sound these things produce is fantastic. For the size and price you get superb bass and great highs and mids as well.I listen to jungle, D&B;, and dubstep with these, as well as NPR (talk radio). All sound equally good.I have small-ish ears. Using the smallest silicon buds, these headphones fit securely in my ears with minimal fatigue after several hours of use.I will be purchasing another set of these when the time comes.
My son loves this grill. He enjoys the sounds it makes and the storage space in the bottom. He loves pretending to grill when his daddy is grilling.
If you are buying a UV filter, this is a great choice..............solid build, quality worth every penny!! You can pay more for others, but why would you when this one is so affordable
Rarely do I purchase any product that so delights me that I feel compelled to write the manufacturer about it. The KLH PSW8-100 is one such product. In an effort not to disparage the products of three other well known companies whose subwoofers I also tried, all of which were considerably more expensive, I can only say that for the money, I could not be happier with this product. The minor problem noted by others regarding the auto-detect switch is true but it is easily eliminated, as suggested, by setting the switch to the &quot;ON&quot; position. It is also true that the base does not appear to kick in until your receiver's volume is set to a moderate level; however, I paired this subwoofer with 4 of KLH's extremely affordable 970A's and found it blends beautifully with them. The sound they deliver together is surprisingly warm and rich across the entire sound spectrum for both movies and music and I can not imagine being any more satisfied if I'd paid ten times as much for my system. The volume and crossover controls, which are quite sensitive, the relatively small footprint of the unit, its speaker and input connections, and its solid overall build quality make the PSW8-100 a tremendous value and a pleasure to recommend to others.
It works okay. It's nice and small. The only issue I have is software recognizing the unit.
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 tempted by the larger 12" Advent subwoofer but Yamaha has been in both the consumer and pro music audio biz for a long time. The Advent which is not servo controlled is likely to be less accurate for that reason alone.I don't use the Yamaha subwoofer for home audio. Instead I use it as a bass enhancer for my excellent (but bass-shy) Roland AC-60 stereo acoustic guitar/vocal amp. It matches well.Even though the Yamaha subwoofer is downward firing, it has an integrated wood base (unlike some other subwoofers), so it can be used in carpetted environments without sucking up all that bass energy.For use with the Roland AC-60, I ensure that the phase switch is set to "reverse" and that the subwoofer is at a 30 degree angle from the side wall. From the very handy FRONT PANEL CONTROLS, I set the bass button to "music", the high cut to "11:30" and volume to "12:00".For smaller music venues, there is no sense in killing yourself with heavy PA speakers when you can get better sound with the more flexible combination of the Roland AC-60 and the Yamaha YST-SW215 subwoofer.
I found this when looking for something small to push me over $25 for free shipping, as it was fulfilled by Amazon when I bought it. Nothing great, but not bad either. Even though the description didn't say so, the picture clearly shows a standard CR2032 3V lithium coin battery, used in computers and other devices all over. Sure enough, that's what I received. Not as cheap at buying a multi-pack online, but definitely cheaper than buying a single CR2032 at most retail stores.
I have been a Garmin e-trex Vista C user for a few years. I recently purchased the GPS 60cx, a far superior product. I use the handhelds mostly for cycling. I am an avid mountain bike and road cyclist. For planning road cycling trips, the GPS 60 CX is a must have tool. Great at planning trips and the larger screen, faster response time, as well increased memory make it a superior tool compared to the Vista C. I am planning a self-contained bicycled tour this fall starting in Oneonta, NY along the Delaware River south through NY, PA, & NJ with the final destination being South Jersey. The 60CX is capable of carrying all the maps, routes & waypoints needed for the trip.I'll still use the vista C for mountain biking where its small size and power is sufficient for exploring trails in the Million acres of the pinelands South Jersey where I live!
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.
Headphones are worth for the price and i would recommend to anyone who is looking for a headphones which can simulate bose surround speakers.
I only needed the suction cup window bracket, but could not find just that alone. So I ordered this set. The ball at the end of the suction arm is too large to attach to the bracket that attaches to the GPS - and came with the set. However it did fit the bracket that I had already, so my goal was reached. If you need both parts I would not use this vendor. They seem to mix-match parts without confirming a good fit. I am giving it one star even though I can use the suction arm - just to give a warning to others who may expect a set to fit properly.
Had the headset since 2004. I really like it because of the leather like cushioned ear pads. makes it feel more expensive that it really is. But the mic just stopped working in 2005. so don't know what's up with that. wish i can get more of them. they were really good for the price. worth it.
The picture quality was good, but the TV stopped working after 2 weeks. I should have sent it back when I found out it wouldn't work with any other remote. My emails to Jensen went unanswered. After spending money on a universal remote to control it and my cable box, it stopped working totally. Stay away from this unit, unless you want to spend money on an extra remote, and then have it fail on you.
I bought the XFX GeForce 6200 as an upgrade for a Emachine with onboard video(8 megs of video memory). It installed easily and quickly. It worked for three weeks, then just quit. I contacted XFX and wwas directed to their return department. After the normal "make sure it is the card", I was given a return authorization. I received an email after they received the returned card telling me the card had failed their testing. I received a replacement card with four days. One added plus to all this is XFX has a "lifetime" warranty. Not only am I covered, but if I should sell my computer, the next owner will be covered also, for as long as the card is registered.
I got these speakers thinking that they would be average but, I was wrong. These are so good for the money, there's no sound distortion. High quality sound for the 40 bucks!
canon got it right with these binos. image quality is crisp and clear. focus ring is ergonomic, smooth and quick. eye relief is great, especially if you wear glasses or sunglasses. binos are light weight and easy to carry. image stabilization is an incredible feature and i love it on these binos. i was worried the image stabilization feature would consume batteries but it doesn't. great set of general purpose optics for bird watching, target shooting, sporting events, you won't be dissappointed. i use these binos much more than i ever imagined.
THIS CAMERA HAS ALOT FOR BEING SO SMALL. I LOVE IT!! GREAT PICTURES AND EVERYTHING IS EASY TO USE.
It really help to protect you psp, my son is 8 and sometimes he plays wild, but now I am no worry about that.
Great small camera. Takes good pictures. Large viewing screen. Fits in your pocket. Love it!
I'm a bit of a fanatic about my Thinkpad laptop, and one of my chief concerns has always been how to reduce the heat level. I can't say enough about this Antic cooler. I tried brand after brand, but nothing has stood the test of time like it has. Its been going on two years now, and despite heavy use on a daily basis, it shows no signs of slowing down (knock on wood). It reduces the temperature on my T60 by about 5 degrees, and makes the palmrest cool to the touch after hours of steady use.The only area of concern is the USB chord, which is not the most sturdy, particularly where it attaches to the cooler. You just have to be careful with it, that's all. With a modicum of car, this maintenance-free product will last for a long, long time and will add years on to your laptops life.Highly recommended.
I purchased the Flip Video after reading about it in a local paper. It has been great fun taking video of life events we never would have captured if we had to carry our bigger camera. It is so small and light weight, it is easily carried in my purse. The video quality is remarkable, even in dimly-lit situations. The zoom takes some practice. Very good sound quality. I had no trouble downloading the clips to my Mac. The 60 minute version allows more video time away from a computer for down-loading.
This is a phenomenal product. Two years ago we paid over $800+ for a camcorder when our two year old was first born. We no longer use the camcorder and have exclusively used the Flip Video. It is by far the most practical in terms of size and at the same time provides a great quality picture. Best of all, posting videos online is a breeze and its a bargain!
I'm not much of a techy person, but knew I wanted a portable sysytem to listen to IPOD tunes with friends when recently renting a villa in Italy. As I previously purchased the Bose player for home use a year ago, I wanted something smaller, less expensive, while maintaining good sound. This Altec Lansing system arrived the night before our trip, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. Frankly, this is the my 1st time offering a review, and it's only because I can enthusiastically endorse everything positive I read on amazon before purchasing the unit........it easily fit in carry-on luggage, and the sound was excellent. Now I'm enjoying tunes in the office....this product is excellent!
My first digital camera was a 3 megapixel sony and it took great pics but lacked a good zoom. This camera has it all!
vga will not convert to componet video. I tried to connect a computer to a tv using this cord. The cord would not work so I took it to Best Buy Geek Squad, they tried it on their equipment and it would not work either. They said it was unlikely this cord would be able to transfer a vga signal to a componet video input on a tv. I wasted my money on this.
This player seems like it has all the features one would want - and it certainly has all that I need, but there is a major bug in it. When using the upconversion, dvds often stop for up to 30 seconds in the middle of a scene and then continue playing. It has happened on both players that I have owned (on the second after I returned the first) I will be replacing this with one that is less buggy.
This is a very hard to find product, and this is one of the better priced ones out there. The competition that I found required at least a purchase of two. So it was nice not to have to buy more than one when I didn't need more than one.
I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox, and I just installed a DDIN cd player in place of my factory cd player. I was not happy when I learned I had to buy an expensive harness when changing because of GM... but in order to keep door chimes and what not, I had to. This was WAY cheaper than at other stores, actually, $100 cheaper! for the SAME thing! Very happy when we got all the wires spliced and connected and it worked! Whew! The ONLY thing I don't like about it is the "speaker box" I guess... it's what makes the door chimes now... and we had to mount it inside the dash behind the CD player. Not what I expected. Honestly, I haven't paid much mind to see if it's working right because I've been too busy playing with my new CD player. I'm happy with Metra. Everything I bought to help install my new cd player is from Metra, and its working like a charm! I'd give this 5 stars if they integrated a better way to mount the little speaker box, but other than that, plug and go! Easy!
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'm a little vague on how the "upconverting" capabilities of my TV (3 yr old SONY 32in CRT HD) interact with the output of this DVD player. However, what I can say definitively is that the combination is superb, and has given new life to my DVD collection.I have zero interest in replacing my DVD collection with blue ray/HDDVD, and with this player, I have no reason to.I'm still experimenting with the settings after having it for about a month, but I'm enjoying it too much to worry about getting it "perfect"
It's perfect, and I love the black, I bought my Mom the silver one. I bought a SanDisk 4gb with cardreader at Costco for $33.00, then I went back to Amazon and bought the PSC-55 I think it's called, the case by itself. IMO you don't need the extra battery package, unless you are some passionate picture 24/7 click click guy that can't charge because he/she is far away from an outlet.
I received this as a Christmas gift. I intended to put the antenna in one room and the radio in another. When I first connected everything, all of the components were in the same room. The signal faded in and out. I tried moving the antenna but nothing changed. I tried all of the positions on the switch on the back of the transmitter unit. Still didn't help. I called Delphi support who told me to send the unit back. I did. I received it back and it still has the same problem. The transmitter and receiver are in teh same room no more than 12 feet apart in direct line of sight with each other and the signal still fades. If I hook the antenna directly to the radio it works great. I highly recommend that you don't throw away your receipt if you but one of these units!
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.
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.
It makes HOT and good coffee. If you're used to the modern coffee maker, you'll have to learn how to wait for it to be ready, but it is SO worth it! Will buy another for my boyfriend so I don't have to cart mine around with me.
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 have had the c-5060 for almost a year and am very happy with the camera. The wide-angle lens is great for landscape photos. I find that the amount of post-processing I need to do with photos from this camera is minimal. Sharpness is always good right off the camera. It also handles contrasty scenes very well and doesn't overexpose as much as other cameras I have owned.
One that works as advertised: Decent fidelity; fully flexible tuning; solid build; decent aesthetics; charges iPod; lit display.Weakness (otherwise 5 stars): Probably inherent in the technology: Can't crank volume up to achieve clear loudness equal to CD in player.Summary: I've got a pile of wannabes in my trash- don't hesitate: buy this and be done!
Its cheap and does the job. I noticed few smudges (like water mist) and thought they were bubbles, even though I followed the instructions carefully. I left the psp under a table lamp for few hrs and the smudges were gone! It fits perfectly without any bubbles. Recommended.
Overall Im satisfied with the product and the seller. The GPS unit arrived on time. The directions were clear and the text-to-message feature help. I didnt encounter any problem with the bluetooth functionality either. My only complaint is the battery life. I fully charge the unit and drove from Philly to Boston, and the GPS died down before I got there. Luckily I brought the car charger.
This SD card works great for the price although it is a bit slow compared to other more name brand (and also more expensive) cards. I can still record video onto this card perfectly fine though with my digital camera and would not hesitate to buy this one again.
Instead,going to radioshack or somewhere else and waste money,buy this product for cheaper price and save money on tax and gas!it's unbelivebly fast.
I purchased the Da-Lite 50 so that I could advance my PowerPoint Slides via the computer rather than the link between my projector and the computer. Now the computer doesn't need to be within three feet of the projector.I am a happy camper!!!
This is a really solid item, does everything we need it to do. However, we did have some difficulty getting it to work with our keyboard. There really weren't any instructions & since we couldn't e-mail for help because of not being able to connect our keyboard it took quite a bit of doing & a call to our computer guy to try get it to work for us.Overall, though, after getting it finally hooked up it is GREAT.The only complaint I have about the actual use of the mouse is it feels a little awkward in my hand, not as smooth as our previous Logitech, just some getting used to.
Cheap price cheap item, little rubber stoppers keep falling out all the time it is hard to move your laptop using this item, as for the cooling part it works, it is just very unconvienent to store and use!
I purchased one of these drives to help me migrate from one computer to another and then to store digital video files for editing purposes. The problem is the drive freezes up from time to time. To get it working again requires a complete power down of the system and a reboot. This can be a real pain when you are working on a 90 minute MiniDV project.
Hmmm. This system insisted I rate this "toy". Oh well...After noting the comments about damaged contents and the quality of the cases I decided to order anyway (and am happy I did).Delivery: Very fastCondition: Although I have not inspected each case I did check some from each corner of the box and some randomly selected from the rest. I've not found any damaged. So far, so good.Product: These cases are not, nor did I expect, the same sturdiness of "studio" cases. However, they will be subjected to only nominal open/close usage so are perfect for me.Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase, particularly considering price, product and delivery.
Item was received in good condition and was installedwithout any problems.This item is a basic AM/FM receiver and serves the purposefor which it was bought.It compliments other Sony units that are connected.
Not much to this review, but I have a bunch of nice Nikon pro lenses (like theNikon 17-55mm f/2.8G AF-S DXand theNikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II), and a few cheaper lenses I use for walkaround and when vacationing. So, instead of buying two sets of mediocre filters, I've purchased great B+W/Hoya filters at 77mm, and I simply screw this step-up ring into my cheaper walkaround lenses.Works great so far with the following lenses (that I've tested):Nikon 18-35mm AF Zoom,Nikon 18-105mm DX VR,Nikon 18-70mm DX.
Works as advertised---cleans up the wiring nicely. Well worth the money spent on this product.
This product has been absolutely useless.. totally not happy with its performance. I give this product an F- for a grade
The remote has great potential, but Logitech's bad software design causes this product to be a failure in the consumer market.I work in IT and had a very difficult time with the software for this remote. I spent over 4 hours on the phone with Logitech support over three evenings attempting to program this remote befor first use.The software requirements are not practical for the average household. It will not work if you access the network via wireless network or are hardwired behind a router, have virus software installed or a firewall enabled as it requires a direct connection with a Logitech server for it to download information to program the remote. There are no options for local install of remote libraries for loading directly from a home PC on a typical home network.Great potential, but be prepared to be highly frustrated and spend many hours on the technical support line and/or customer support boards. Many users had better information posted on the forums than the 1st level support.
I've got a Garmin Edge (GPS) which is really intended for bikes and only comes with bike mounts. While Garmin makes a ForeRunner series (designed for joggers) which looks identical and designed to be worn, the mounts are not compatible (I wrote to Garmin & they verified it wont work). I wanted to be able to 'wear' my Edge. I geo-tag photos, which means I need a wearable GPS to track where I am when I shoot a photo (the time-stamps from the GPS track are matched to the time-stamps on the photos and that's how the software figures out where I was when a photo was taken.) I had done some searching for something that would let me 'wear' my Edge and wasn't having much luck.I have an old iPod Mini and it occurred to me that the Edge computer is just about the same size... not exact, but pretty close. The fact that the compartment is made out of neoprene, which is stretchy, means it should be forgiving enough to account for the minor differences.Turns out it's perfect! When I put the Edge inside this armband, it looks like it was made for it!
This card is exactly as advertised and is a snap to install. Don't be too worried about reports of breaking off the dongle as that can happen to any PCMCIA NIC that uses one. (If your not careful :-) Your only other option is to use one that does not need a dongle, but they tend to be very costly.
I bought them to replace my Koss headphones which just simply make my ears and head sweat. These don't sound as good as the Koss, but they're ok, and much lighter. Have to wait until summer to find out how they handle the heat.
This frame combines great features with a low price. With 800x600 resolution, it produces sharper images than most other frames, that are also reasonably bright. It has built-in audio to play a soundtrack to your slideshow, or videos with audio (the speakers aren't great, but this isn't intended to be an audiophile device). Overall, this unit is a great value, and I rate it excellent on that basis.That's not to say that it's perfect. Here are some criticisms:- While you can choose from the included white or black frames, both of them are clearly plastic. I'd prefer real wood, or at least a way that the device could be mounted to a standard wood frame.- You can store music to accompany your slideshow, which is great. You can also choose to play a single selection repeatedly, or everything on your card. But you cannot have playlists, nor even tell it to repeat only the songs contained in a given folder. It's all, one, or none.- I've put all the content onto one 1GB SD card, and it's the only storage device in the unit. Every time the unit starts up, it asks if it should play from the SD card. Since that's the only installed storage device, a friendly device should choose it automatically. Indeed, I wish that when I turn it on, it would just jump right into slideshow mode.
This headset is very durable and strong. I been using it for few years for now, and i bought a second one for my wife to use it too. the only downside with it is the volume control and the mute switch, they break up very quickly. But for the price you paid, the quality is superior and the cord length is great
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 use this knife almost daily in my kitchen, and it feels like an extension of my own arm. It balances perfect in my hand, and it's sharp and sturdy. The handle never slips in my hand. It's versatile, too, but it's especially useful for cutting smaller things that require greater maneuverability than a larger chef's knife would allow. I purchased it after reading the positive reviews in Cook's Illustrated, and they were spot-on.
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 have used the unit for several weeks. It does what you expect from a GPS. I have not had it direct me off on a 'why did it direct me here?" route.Possibly a little slow to lock onto the satellites unless it is positioned correctly, but once it has a clear signal it works and does so very well.The menus are easy and only take a few minutes to learn all of the options.
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..
Well, I purchased it after reading and watching the video on line here, Great Video.Super easy unit, plug it in and it loaded and installed all the items I plugged into it. Thats It !~ I purchased it to see if the power of the USB would be greater then the standard USB on the computer. No sure, This is the reason, I have Magic Jack as my home phone system now, 20 bucks a year ! All calls free. All my phones are powered phones except two of them, So I wanted to see if the power out of the USB stack would provide more power to ring the two standard phones I have. No luck. Ones only 25 ft away from the computer and the other is out in the shed, 125 ft away. They both do a weak ding when the phones ring, I'll live with it. Otherwise I give it 10 of 10. Any questions about the magic Jack, feel free to ask me.
The item was a fantastic value, and I mean fantastic. Way below anyone elses sale price. My only complaint was that the shipper missed the ship date by about a week. That wasn't good.Otherwise, way to go Amazon and Beach Camera for a great value. Thanks.
the product was everything that I expected it has great sound and was well worth the price iwould recommend this product
This product is unreliable at best. Works a few weeksthen the transmitter you put in your remote controlin place of one of the batteries...dies.DO NOT BUY
Use it for my Optoma battery projector and it works like a charm....very useful! I've also used it for my small pocket camera.
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.
I had originally planned on purchasing the Sony SRF-M80, but didn't due to the bad reviews. I assumed that when this model came out, they would have fixed the flaws....wrong! I can only get one FM station with a fair signal, all other stations are very staticky. I thought this would be a great radio to use at the gym, but this is not the case, as anytime the headphone connector is touched, the radio crackles. This is going back to Sony!
Since I'm using this card with a camcorder, this review centers around how well it fares with regard to video-making.At 13Mpbs bitrate (MPEG-4 H.264/AVC), this card can hold 1 hour 24 minutes video. It's much more expensive than a MiniDV tape, but it transfers to a computer faster than real-time. According to SDHC Class 6 spec (6MBytes/s), that is approximately 3.6x. Using SanDisk MobileMate SD+ reader, I could get 20MBytes/s for reading, which is about 12x real-time.Unfortunately, since the camcorder uses FAT32 filesystem to store data on the memory card, it can only record up to 4GB per video, so continuous shooting can only run up to 42 minutes.Unlike MiniDV, memory cards like this one have no magnetic or mechanical problems, and it's pretty reliable. Since there is no mechanical parts, it's possible to operate camera in complete silence. The memory card's non-linear access capability also makes it easy to sort and browse through video footage.I have two of these cards: one of which I've used since November 2007, with the other one I bought a month later. I've been using both of them without a problem.
I bought same one from newegg for $27 dollar. Burn all with NEC 2500a.Just order 4 packes.Plays also in my old dvd palyersCheck for 50 pack DVD+R for thirty five dollar free ship
Having just returned from Europe from London &amp; Paris, I found the Palm Pak useful when combined with another paper guide (but it was still cooler :).The Apps--------- CitySync was a useful subset of the Lonely Planet guides, but it was far from exhaustive. The basics (practical information) were very useful and well written, but the other recommendations as far and food and entertainment were concerned was limited. The search feature was useful, though.- CityTime was very nice looking and useful (I'm sure others have reviewed this software)- SmallTalk, the local phrases software was neat too. SmallTalk used icons that allowed you to use pictures to communicate the information you wanted to in the language of your choice.- CurCalc was not nearly as intuitive (to me) as the freeware Currency program.- Time Book, Time Place, and Time Travel were confusing, and I did not use them at all.The Good--------- You can use your Palm and not look like a tourist with a big book.- Information is useful and to the point (with stores' hours, phone numbers, and other useful advice). - It's coolThe Bad-------- A little annoying that most apps always load from the card when you start the software (except for CitySync).- The maps of the cities were totally useless (even on an m505)... If you've never been to the city before, you'd be totally confused and have to rely on paper maps.- Interestingly, there was no manual included (just a bunch of warranty information), so some software was not easy to use, which was frustrating.Conclusion----------Basically, CitySync, CityTime, and SmallTalk are quite useful apps (CitySync especially when combined with another book), and I'd recommend the PalmPak.
If you're shooting with 77MM glass, this is a MUST HAVE in your bag. Excellent quality as you would expect from B&W, and provides the &#34;wow, that's a really nice photo&#34; quality to your shots. Don't waste your money on anything else, especially Canon filters; it's one thing they've never gotten right...
This lens is top notch. PROS: GREAT OPTICAL QUALITY! No blurring around the edges and DOES NOT take away from HD quality. CONS: IT'S HEAVY! This lens weighs about the same as the my Canon HV30 - so if you plan on using with a steady cam set up - beware that it may be too heavy to balance correctly!
I wanted to replace a 35 year old Marantz 1060 amplifier that had started blowing fuses. I got this thing and set it up and played a record and it sounded like Clapton was singing down inside a big can with a clothespin clamped to his nose. I was stunned. I could get Eric to sing really loud, but he couldn't take off the clothespin or get too far up out of the can. I found a local guy who diagnosed and fixed my Marantz for less than $80. I gave it one star because you can plug it in and turn it on.
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 bought this in 12/05. within a 2 month timeframe a pixel had gone bad. after literally hours of time on the phone with hourly employees and supervisors i was forced to ship back at my cost. brand new and I am paying for this. Oh well I sucked it up and shipped it back for the $15. Upon return of the item it had a washed out appearance in the cornmer of the screen that had the bad pixel. The bad pixel still existed, even though they informed me they fixed it. After being on hold for 40 minutes, Jason informed me they have a 4 pixel policy in the warranty. I searched my copy up and down and it says nothing about this "4 pixel policy". He outright refused to accept it back for repair!!! It has been the most absurd runaround i have gotten from any big company, and i have gotten many run arounds. These people absolutely will not stand behind their product.
Excellent product, performs as advertised. Very fast. Love the packaging - no need for scissors, Exacto knives or razor blades to open package.
I bought these as a Christmas present for someone after owning the Sennheiser HD580 and HD600 for years, both of legendary sound quality. I A/B-d these with several other headphones in this price range, including the Bose Triport and, given enough power, these sounded the best, although of course they are not as good as the HD580 and HD600, which have a more balanced sonic spectrum. The balance seems to be in the favor of the bass end, but not the really low bass: instead, somewhere in the 50-60 Hz range. It isn't annoying, however, and after a while your ears just get used to it, and they really are a pleasure to listen to, having the same open and airy sound of the HD580 and the HD600. For the money, I think they are an excellent value, provided you already own a headphone amplifier.This latter point brings up the main issue I have with these headphones. Frankly, I am puzzled by the claims of some reviewers that these headphones can be fully appreciated without a headphone amplifier. I thought my HD-600s were inefficient! But these HD570's are by far the most inefficient headphones I have ever sampled and require far more power than any portable CD player is capable of delivering that I've ever used. Even my two console CD players (no slouches either: a Harman Kardon 720 and a Philips CDC 751) have to be turned up all the way for full concert volume, and when that happens the bass just falls apart and swamps the high end in mud, as obviously the tiny amplifiers in these CD players are being over-modulated. This could explain the reports in various reviews below that these headphones have a muddy sound. However, plugging these into my Musical Fidelity X-Cans headphone amplifier, a revelation takes place: the base firms up, the mid-range becomes silky smooth and the treble bursts to life. Suddenly the HD570's become very musical and a pleasure to listen to for long periods of time.It seems a little weird to manufacture headphones in a mid-price range that require an expensive headphone amplifier to produce excellent sound. Anyone going to the lengths of purchasing a headphone amplifier is going to be looking at premium headphone performance, and because the frequency response rises in the bass area, these don't quite reach those airy heights. However, to break them in, I listened to them for eight solid hours through my headphone amp. The fact that this was not fatiguing in the least speaks to their very smooth, distortion-free sound, as well as the sheer physical comfort of the phones themselves enveloping my tender ears all these hours.In summary, I would not give the HD570's as a Christmas present to anyone who intends to listen to music directly plugged into a CD player. So what am I recommending these for? Well, these are a present for my 94 year old mother-in-law who likes to blast one of our TVs to high heaven when she visits us two or three times a year for a couple months duration each visit. This constant racket emanating from the TV is extremely annoying to the rest of the household. So my presents to her are these headphones and a nice, new, Panasonic flat-screen 27" TV (which stays on the premises) with a headphone jack on the front. Now she can blast herself into oblivion for all I care.I tested these headphones both on the TV I bought for her and on a 20" Toshiba with a front headphone jack. Surprisingly, both TVs had enough "umph" to drive these highly inefficient headphones to far beyond tolerable listening levels (just like my Musical Fidelity headphone amp is capable of doing). So that's what I'd recommend these headphones for, which is a rather limited market, I would think.What also makes these phones ideal for the hard-of-hearing television viewer is that they are extremely lightweight and so comfortable that after a while you don't even notice that you're wearing them: ideal for the 94 year old, half-deaf mother-in-law glued to the tube. They also have a 10 foot cord, which makes them ideal for watching a 27" TV.Speaking of the cord, I would be wary of the robustness of this cord. At one time, Sennheiser was notorious for having a fragile cord that easily became shorted out when repeatedly tugged upon at the connection. This problem has been solved for the HD580 and the HD600, but I'm not so sure it has been solved for the HD570. The sample in the store was partially shorted out and to hear stereo you had to push laterally on the connector near the phones. Obviously, this connector did not withstand the rough and tumble of a store demo, so to be on the safe side treat the connection gently.
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.
The included software has issues.The versions on the CD that comes with the package will NOT work with Windows 2000. You have to get the latest versions off of their website to get this to work.The included TV sofware caches 1-2 seconds to the hard drive and plays back from that. This renders it nearly impossible to play console video games on it and also causes severe playback issues if you have a slow hard drive, like I do.My biggest issue is that the audio and video get out of sink very easily. If I watch TV in full screen mode, then the audio and video will get out of sink within a couple of minutes. This should not happen, no matter how slow my hard drive is.It is easy to use to record programs, and the recording is excelent, but that just doesn't make up for software that doesn't even play the TV right.
This is a Hi-capacity camcorder that delivers on its promise. I film a lot of lacrosse games and I normally have at least half of the battery power left after 50 minutes of filming.
I just got this router and it works great. Hooking it up and installation was a cinch and I have no problems whatsoever. I only use it for my PC, PS2, and my Xbox but everything works fine. I can play Madden online while my brother plays the Xbox online and my wife shops on the internet with the PC at the same time. It's great. I truly recomend it for you gamers out there who tired of hooking and unhooking your cable modem to and from your PS2's and Xbox's. Also the price can't be beat! GET IT NOW!!
Just bought one of these nifty thingys and I love it. Gotta love technology!!!
For as much as I hated the Saitek PK24 Eclipse III Wired Keyboard I love the Saitek II.I bought 2 of them in case Saitek ever thinks of discontinuing the II for their load of crap III.
These worked as advertised. Easy to install and easily supported my Energy 5.1 Classic speaker set. Used the spindles directly to screw into the speakers. I would buy these again.
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.
This router is from 2006. I was having trouble with the software and called Cisco and they told me from the model number it was old equipment and not supported anymore. I am shocked that Amazon would have this on their website for sell. I did return it and Amazon refunded the full amount including the shipping. Go to Ciscos web site to review the latest models.
Guys, the lens you are showing is NOT the DCR-FE180PRO !You are showing a completely different lens!
I purchased this camera not too long ago. The quality of the pictures is great, the controls are conveniently located and the menu commands are very easy to use. The battery life is OK but not outstanding, a spare battery is a must. I used with a 32 MB memory stick, plenty for all your needs even working at the highest picture quality level (about 40 shots). Overall a very good product. The battery charger is very bulky,this is why I do not give it 5 stars.Jose Lopez
Many people are deciding between this lens and the 50mm 1.4 lens. If you like bokeh and portrait, I would highly recommend this lens. It is as sharp if not better than 50mm 1.4. But it definitely has better bokeh. Many people get zoom lens like me when they start shooting. Eventually, we will figure out 85mm f/1.8 prime lens is a mush-have because you will notice the huge difference in terms of both sharpness and bokeh.
Pros:1. The components are super easy to set up. They actually work on the first try.2. The product concept is fantastic. Use the electrical wires inside the walls to extend a wireless connection anywhere in the house.3. The signal was excellent.Cons:1. The price is outrageous. The retail price is $150+.2. The two wall units get very hot. Netgear can solve this problem by putting in electrical fans, but it does not want to spend the extra $10.3. Because of the heat, the life expectancy is very short. According to reviews by consumers, the range is between a year to 14 months - just after the warranty ends. On this matter, I was lucky. Mine died after 1.5 hours, and I received a refund.
I read many reviews here before I purchased my Linksys BEFSR41 4-port router. The positive consensus was earned. My router installed easily and was successfully configured quickly to my cable modem. The instructions, especially the quick-instructions, are easy to follow. The router has worked with two different cable modems (I have changed high speed ISPs since I bought my Linksys router) and has successfully allowed me to simultaneously work on the internet with my desktop PC using Windows 98 and my laptop using Windows NT 4.0. The hardware installation was like hooking up a new telephone, and the software installation, if you call it that (more like configuration) was almost like shopping here at Amazon. The product is small, efficient and very reasonably priced. I am glad I have it and am able to use it. And thus far, ableit after only 2 weeks, I have had no problems.
The picture does not show the toner cartridge! This is the picture for the cartridge receptor, which is separate from the toner.The toner cartridge works as expected. The 2500 sheet capacity is a bit disappointing.
I've had about every Microsoft Mouse that exists. I found that this one just did not fit my hand properly. It's been the first Microsoft or Logitech mouse that I can say I didn't like how it felt. I didn't get much further into using it or getting an impression about the other features because it was such a bad fit for me I ended up sending it back.There are lots of very positive reviews here for it, so it must be right for some people. I just wasn't one of them.
I had picked up a pair of the powered noise-cancelling headphones but they were miserable (Turle Beach, I think) and worthless. I went ahead and brought them back and bought these for the same money and they are fantastic! I leave them in even without the music on because they block out outside noise but are still comfortable enough to leave in. I've had them for less than a day now, but the sound quality is good (I'm no audiophile though) and I know I'm going to love them.One minor drawback is that the chord carries vibrations (like those caused by rubbing against my clothes) right up to my ear. They aren't lout or problematic though. That and I have to get used to hearing myself breathing and maybe even thinking now...
I have been a big fan of Logitech innovation for years and when I was told they were coming out with a cordless laser with hot swappable batteries I was really looking forward to it.Well, I finally bought one via Amazon and have used it for several months. It is awesome. I used to hate swapping batteries on my old mouse (diNovo bluetooth) and the hot swap batteries on this are quick and easy - no batteries doors!The feel/accuracy are up to par as expected, and the one thing I really like which I did not think was going to be a feature I cared about is the sensitivity adjustment buttons on the mouse. I development software and occassionally get time to play games. So when I play games I turn up the sensitivity, when developing I turn it down a level. It's pretty cool.Recommended!
I figured a product based on two other working Linksys products (WAP11 and BEFSR41) would be stable...wrong. Keep in mind that the BEFW11S4 has just been released. It is a first generation product, and these units are the first off the production line. I spent four nights trying to configure it. Now, I'm a Network Administrator for a medium-size enterprise, and I'm no stranger to routers and wireless bridges.I could get the unit to run for wired connnections, but with lock-ups after it had sat idle. But forget about wireless. I tried with a WPC11 card in a Win2k laptop and a WUSB11 on a Win98SE PC. No go. I could get the NICs to link at various strengths, but any attempt to pass data would send the BEFW11S4 into fits. It would loop through its diagnostics, and finally stop all wireless communications. In fact, the WLAN light would go out, even though its interface page still said that wireless was enabled. I tried factory default settings and several custom configurations.I was able to find both a WAP11 and a BEFSR41 on sale locally, and with Linksys rebates, they were only $40 more than the single BEFW11S4. I got the seperate units working perfectly within a hour.If your thinking of buying this unit, forget it for now. Look for deals on the seperate units (after all, the BEFSR41 is already in its second generation, it says &quot;v.2&quot; on the box). If you already have the BEFW11S4 and are having problems, you could wait for a firmware upgrade--who knows when that might come out. But, obviously, many poeple are having the same trouble so Linksys &quot;should&quot; be aware. Let me say, Linksys may blame Compaq, but it's the BEFW11S4 that is buggy.
I recently purchased this DVD Player because everyone in the neighborhood said it was &quot;the one to get&quot; I beg to differ. The picture is great, but the sound is very low, and everytime you stop, pause or skip a constant subtitle starts running, and you have to keep pushing buttons to shut it off, very big inconvienence. Other thern that, it is a very slick looking machine, but I'm still not to sure about the quality.
First, this unit has a very cool design. The electric motor that opens and closes the CD door is cool, but the button to activate it is on top - that's OK. But the first thing the motor does is move the CD door up, then open. So your finger is in the way if you don't move it out of the way as soon as you press the button.Lots of little buttons and controls, but too complicated. Some controls are on the back-too inconvenient. Admittedly, they are not used often, but still, you have to pick it up to reset certain things- like turn on or shut off GraduWake feature. Volume buttons too small. Shut off button too small, but it is on the end of the row (good). Nice placement and size for snooze. Clock radios need a variable brightness adjust and not just a high/low. I like total darkness in my bedroom while sleeping and this thing is just too bright. My wife complains about it too.I have had this unit for about a year. It worked great for 4-5 months and then the CD system completely failed. I bought it to have the CD feature. That's just plain shoddy quality. Especially for a unit at this mid-range price point.Now I'm in the market for a replacement. I'll think twice before buying RCA.
In terms of audio, Cowon in general and particularly the Cowon D2 is one of the three best audio players in 2007, with the Sony and the iRiver.Far ahead compared to the iPods.And with a 52 hours autonomy...I use it ~2 hours a day and charge it once a month !I like to have radio FM as well.
It really is hard to beat the price of this product, and I have been using mine for over a year without too many problems, but there are some problems for which a good price cannot compensate. Reliability is very important to me in determining the value of any recording device, and this one is not very trustworthy. Recording stops if there is dust on the lens (you won't know until after recording starts, so if you're expecting to come home and watch the show you missed, guess what?), if it thinks the dvd-r is dirty, or if it's just not feeling up to snuff that day.Picture quality is key. The D-KR2 is okay over a composite connection, but it is red and green and that's pretty much it over a component cable. At least that's how it looks on my lcd tv. Maybe it's okay on something else.You can't just make extra copies of your home movies or edit them on your computer. This puppy copy-protects your memories. I'm not kidding. So don't toss those Hi-8's. You will need them again the next time you want to make a dvd from the content.I've ordered another dvd-recorder with a hard disk drive. It may not be much better than this, but at least once I load my home movies, I can burn an extra copy for my Mom. It's her family, too, after all.
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.
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF OLYMPUS TECH SUPPORT. HOWEVER AFTER RECEIVING THE PRODUCT I AM NOW TOLD BY THEM THAT THEY DO NOT SUPPORT WINDOWS VISTA. I HAD TO BUY A NEW CAMERA TO DOWN LOAD PHOTOS INTO MY COMPUTER. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE USING VISTA S.W.
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!
I've had my Canon i560 for just over seven years now. It's been through six moves. It's been dropped. It's been stepped on. It's been spilled on. I got mad at it once for not responding (this only happened once btw) and I pulled the ink cartridge along it's track in a manner that I was convinced I broke it by the sound it made. Nope. It just dusted itself off, reset and did whatever it needed to do.I purchased this printer because of the black ink PPM speed and I've never regreted it. I'm sure there are faster ones out there now but I don't care. Sure, some of the pieces have snapped off but I really don't take care of my things very well and the fact that it's lasted this long is amazing to me. I've gone through two laptops and three computers with this thing and it lives to tell about it.That's all
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 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.
This was my first experience with a digital camera. This camera makes me wonder how I ever lived without one! It is so easy to use and takes EXCELLENT pictures. There are 3 settings on it, depending on the quality of picture you'd like to take (I haven't even tried the best quality setting because I've been happy with the middle of the road setting). The only downside I have found so far is the amount of battery power this thing uses, but I think that is true of all digital cameras.Perfect for a first time digital camera user!
I got my Panasonic SL-SX280 at an electronics store about a year ago. It was on sale for $29.99. I consider it a very good buy.The sound is great and the controls are easy to use. The manual is complete and explains everything well. It is definitely "joggable" as I use it for my daily walks and jogs and have never experienced a problem.There are only two drawbacks. It does use up the batteries very quickly and when they are low I get a message "No disc" even though I have one in there. Every time I get that, I know it is time to change the batteries. Also, the big headphones are a little cumbersome and I switched them out for a pair of earbuds. But for those two items, I would have given it five stars.All in all, this is an excellent portable CD player and I have been very pleased with my purchase.
There is still stock left, perhaps a year's supply on the market, but after that- it's GONE forever. Polaroid stopped making the film months ago. Apparently, in rsponse to the fact that their patent expired, so Fuji is selling their Instax instant cameras, which are MUCH higher quality and better film resolution. I guess Polaroid rightfully decided they couldn't compete, so they threw in the towel. The fact they are still selling the cameras is dubious indeed.
WHAT A GREAT PRICE FAST TO SHIP WILL PASS THEM ON TO OTHERS I WILL BE BACK TO BUY MORE
I have owned this for years and years and use it 6-7 times a week. If you want delicious, no-fat, healthy popcorn, do yourself a favor and buy this gem. The inserts are easily available online. I just buy 7 packages at once and they last me a year or so. One disk lasts 30-40 pops. I love this thing!
I like this player a lot. The video quality isn't the best available but it is good. I think this is a great bargain for the price compared to other mp3 players. I recommend.
The default password mentioned in the instruction book which comes with this product gives the INCORRECT code of 2001. The CORRECT, permanent, hard-coded, will-always-work password is 3308. The problem is that the default for the parental lock is ON. And there are many movies you cannot watch without unlocking the parental lock. Then, when you look up how to turn it off in the instructions, the wrong code is given. After calling tech support I learned that this was a mistake in the instructions and that the correct default code is 3308.
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.
Small part, but I buy them to have the right fitting on my lenses, often bought used. Good vendors carry smaller items like these.
My two cents:- I got this to replace the Rocketfish 67mm filter I had bought for my Nikon D90 with from Bestbuy which had a AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. The Rocketfish filter for some reason seemed to tax the autofocus system (it seemed to have a harder time getting the AF lock). Without the Rocketfish filter the D90 was able to focus pretty decisively. With the BW filter I was wary of facing the same issue, but was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the AF worked just fine, no issues like I had with the Rocketfish 67mm filter. Not only that, the pictures seemed to appear a lot sharper as well. Again I don't know if this could be because I got a bad Rocketfish filter, all I know is I am returning it and staying put with B+W. To paraphrase the sentiments of the reviewers before me - "Don't be penny wise and pound foolish".
This product was easy to use, Opened the package, started it and it was ready to go. I purchased it for me because my husband always made fun of me getting lost all the time. But he borrowed it and now cant get it back....
these headphone are more substantial than they look online and a bit heavier than they would make you believe. That said I like the fit is good the sound is good, I would definitely recommend them.
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.
I like this thing more and more the more I listen to it. I wish it came with a remote though. Perfect for travel or even moving from room to room. Again, I love these.
As most vets, daily ironing has been instilled in us and I've been ironing daily 30 years (something I don't enjoy). This Panasonic cordless iron rocks! And it works faithfully! I can't believe how this cordless iron's performance (in terms of power, steam) can stay up with the corded irons. Using this iron doesn't require an 'adjustment' in one's ironing method. Just cradle as you're repositioning the fabric and you'll do fine. Reliability is topnotch. After 13 months of daily use, I've had no problems. The unit is well built and feels quality. My request to the owner is to use nothing but distilled water at all times. I do and I've never had a problem with calcium buildup and clogging. Just purchase a $.99 gallon of distilled water, an empty 8oz water bottle which to fill the unit with. The gallon of distilled will last 3-6 months.
Upgraded a new Toshiba notebook to 2GB. Seems to work just as advertised. Good product, well packaged, at a good price.
I bought this for my kitchen, replacing a portable CD player. I absolutely love it. The sound it great. There's a little static with the radio, but I'm still working out the bugs. I'm considering buying one for my son for his birthday.
Great inexpensive apple mouse, won't disappoint. Works like the original my computer came with, no complaints.
Update 7/2009:I don't believe that I am still using the W1. After 5 years and thousands of pictures, this Sony still works like new. No problem no nothing at all. I've upgraded to a Nikon D40 but I am still using the Sony very often. The D40 is just too big and heavy. The picture from the Sony is still very good. The color from the Sony is very good. Just make sure you have the flash turned on at all time and condition, the picture will come out sharp and clean. One big problem I have noticed over the years is that the picture from the Sony (when set to 5.1MP) is not 3:2 This is a big problem when I take the memory card to print at Costco. Costco chop the pictures from the top and bottom because the pictures are square at 5.1MP; not 3:2. If you are planning to print the pictures, make sure you set the Sony to "3:2"; not "5.1MP".I have been playing with this camera for 2 days.The speed is amazing. I can keep shooting and shooting with very fast shutter speed. I turn the camera on and I can take picture right away. There is virtually no waiting from shoot to shoot.The camera is small but has a nice weight; and have a pretty good grip.It is very easy to learn and use.Compared the picture quality with my 3.1M Kodak, the DSC-W1 takes much better picture. My Kodak is pretty good but this Sony is awesome!And they cost the same. The store has $40 off with this Sony. What a deal.The AE Illuminator is great. I took a picture of my flower out side in complete darkness. The picture came out sharp and bright.But taking picture in door is very tricky. If the flash doesn't come on when taking picture in door, the picture is very fuzzy most of the time even the room has enough light (enough light to tell the camera not to use the flash). But if I force the flash to turn on (even the room is bright enough), the picture comes out very sharp. Never has this problem with my Kodak. My Kodak can take very good picture in any condition except where it is very dark.May be the len doesn't let enough light to pass through. Basically, in any condition (in door or out door; from dusk to dawn), if the flash doesn't come on, the pictures are usually dark and fuzzy.2 AA Alkaline lasts about 30 minutes. So, make sure you have enough batteries with you. The rechargable that comes with the camera lasts a whole lot longer. Sony gives me 20% discount after I register the camera in their website. So, I will be getting the starter kit that comes with extra batteries.Using Memory Stick doesn't bother me since there is always something new every year. And copying pictures to my computer is very fast. I can just copy the pictures to my Compact Flash memory and take the CF to the store for the prints.The only bad thing is the software. It has no usefull feature but to let you copy and view the pictures from the camera. I can easily copy the pictures to my computer without the software since XP sees the camera as a disk drive; or you can set the USB mode to on-line camera mode (PTP) and XP sees it as a camera.Overall, one of the best point-and-shoot camera. Just make sure you turn on the flash at ALL TIME. And trash the 32meg memory stick that comes with the camera and get at least a 256meg memory stick pro.
I have a Canon EOS Rebel SLR Digital Camera with all the quality and flexibility that this sort of camera entails...but for being able to take family pictures w/o sacrificing all manual control, the 4200 is it. The price, 4MP, auto redeye reduction, optical zoom, light-weight and small size make it the handiest pocket camera (that can still give you nice picture quality) I have even seen. One word of advice, as with any digital camera, you need a FAST memory card like the Sandisk Ultra II, if you don't want to w**a**i**t between shots.
I have never posted a review on here but I wanted to share with everyone how pleased I am with this device.I am so amazed on how well this works. I am sitting 50 feet from the extender that is in a closet and it works great with NO ISSUES. I have not tried it at a further range yet but I have no need to. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a remote extender.don't forget to look at the optional; multiple RF cord if you have more than one component to control from your remote, it to works great.
I grew up tuning a crystal radio set. I remember when FM made its appearance and I couldn't afford to buy a receiver. Then came transistors; things got cheaper and more portable. Radios and I go back to the years of cereal box serials. Now my wife bought me this radio for Christmas. The reception is no better than my old table set and navigating the buttons is all but impossible. I even broke down and read the instructions! Well, good luck with that. The font is microscopic and the illustrations undecipherable. There is an "alarm" system standard on this model which keeps shutting off the sound at frequent intervals. Putting in the settings has not been accomplished in several months. The antenna reach doesn't seem to improve reception. Trying to increase volume somehow changes the band width. Frankly, for my simple needs I see no advantage over a yard sale box radio.
Primula tea sets are both beautiful and tasty. The clear pot allows you to see the bulb unfold into a beautiful flower. The Jasmine tea is delicious. I enjoy making tea for my friends. They enjoy the fascinating unfolding of the flower and taste of the tea. Thank you.
Since most digital SLR cameras tend to squeeze the average wide-angle lens until it basically becomes useless in tight quarters, the Canon 16-35mm f2.8 goes a long way toward solving that problem. Even at 16mm, the lens performs admirably, and the auto-focus mechanism is fast, silent and flawless. Yes, it's expensive, but a couple of picture sales will pay for it.
The backpack quickly worn out within weeks though using the HP laptop it is made for. After refund period is passed with Amazon.com, I contacted HP. HP's 1800 number was a joke for their laptop, operators didn't know what they are doing, and transferred me more then 15 times and more, I got disconnected 7 times. They are saying, its under limited warranty for 12 month, but their is no portal for doing so, so what's the point. I'd really appreciated if HP or Amazon.com can quickly contact me and solve this problem with me asap!HP RU350AA Backpack Case for 17.0-Inch Notebooks
The description mentions that this adapter will work with certain docks for transfering pictures from the camera to your computer. However, the description FAILS to mention that this adapter, once installed on your existing dock, WILL NOT charge the camera batteries. What a waste! I'll be returning mine asap.
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.
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 just received it today as I was on my way out. I had my laptop with me so I set it up in the car while I was getting gas. This is gps is very small but the screen is very very clear. The voice is as well. It was real easy setting up, and I programmed my home address right away. I have it on the left side of my windshield and I love it!I highly recommend this product, and the price is great.I also received it two days after placing the order which is super fast!
It's easy to set up, but then just sits there. No connectivity. No errors. No help or instructions. It askes you to type in addresses in places that do not exist and gives errors to the default settings.It should not be called easy to use.
I bought this GPS for my Dad over a year ago. My Dad loves it!! It is always on point. My Dad also tried "tricking" it by going different ways, and it took him right back to his original course. My Dad and Step-Mom live in Washington and travel all over to California, New Mexico,Utah, Vegas, and Tahoe, and they never get lost or lose a signal. They type in their destination and they are on their way. They also like how there are alot of different "points of intrest" they find while traveling. They love their "Sally" (that's what they call it).
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.
I do not have any issue with the product. All pieces are working so far (more than half year), especially when I found out many similar products come with much higher prices.
I bought the above KVM based on the excellent reviews it has on the site. I was very impressed with the unit's size (it sits in the stand for my LCD monitor) and also the compactness of the cables included.I run two PCs, one runs Windows XP and the other runs Mac OS X 10.4. The KVM shared my keyboard perfectly between the two without issue.However, I did find two problems that may be deal breakers for some people.Firstly, the video from the machine running OSX appeared to be blurry when I connected the KVM. To remedy this, I had to take the refresh rate setting down from 75Mhz to 60Mhz, which means my monitor is not using it's full refresh rate. Windows was already set to 60Mhz and was very clear.Secondly, the mouse I tried to use with the KVM was a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer. The mouse didn't power up at all when I connected it, but another basic two button optical mouse I have did. Trendnet's website for the KVM states that it "supports Microsoft Intellimouse", but after e-mailing their support department, it appears that the Explorer model of the Intellimouse range is not supported by the KVM. This now means that I'm having to downgrade from my five button mouse to a normal two button mouse.These two issues aside, the compact size of the unit, the quality of the video and the fact that it doesn't need an external power supply means that I can highly recommend this product!
I used one of these for a year or so, before giving it to my mother when I upgraded to the wireless version; it's worked fine the whole time, and now my very non-technical parents have a home network.To respond specifically to the comment titled &quot;Works great -- as long as you dont host anything&quot; from May 9, 2002: this router does indeed support multiple computers while enabling you to host a web site; mine's been doing exactly that for a year or so. The documentation states that you have to disable DHCP to enable port forwarding, but I've found this to be incorrect: you can still forward to a specific local IP address, if you've given that particular machine a static IP. I just picked a particular address for my Linux server (e.g. 192.168.0.100), and forward port 80 to it; the other machines can still get their addresses via DHCP. Even if it were true that you had to disable DHCP to do port forwarding, this doesn't mean you can't support multiple machines - you can always assign static IP addresses to your machines. This is easy: just make them up, as long as they're in the local subnet range (by default, 192.168.0.xx, where xx is from 1 to 255 - I suggest starting at 100 to avoid conflict with DHCP), and set that address in your computer's network settings. Pick different ones for each computer, of course.I suspect that the &quot;you must disable DHCP&quot; business has more to do with keeping people from getting themselves in trouble by setting up port forwarding to dynamically assigned addresses.
When you hear Sony, you know it is the brand name in electronic. This radio is the cheapest price in all Sony radios, but it has good reception in both AM and FM. Very simple to operate without a manual. The nice things are: stereo sound in FM, separate power switch with the volume rotary switch so you don't have to ajust the volume level everytime you use it, no digital display or LED tuning would make the battery last longer, headphones are ok to use to produce some bass level better than those earplugs. Compare to other brands for this price range ($14.99), none of them has the stereo FM like Sony does. SONY, "Like no others".I bought mine from a local K-Mart Store for 14.99 + tax.
After being in an auto accident I could no longer cradle the phone to my ear. I was hesitant on getting this headset, but am glad I did. The sound quality is great, and I love that it's compact design. Sometimes my voice comes across a bit soft so I have to adjust the mic a few times. All in all I'm so glad I chose this particular headset.
works great for my HP21 cartridge. no need to drill holes. no need to tape or glue after filling. just carefully peel back the label on the top of the cartridge to find open fill hole. fill, then fold back top label to seal. works great.only wish they included a trick for getting the HP software to reset the ink level (it still thinks it's empty). not a big deal, just refill when the print quality starts to change...the gauge isn't accurate anyway
I bought this switch for an experimental raspberry pi (RP) cluster. Because the RP only has 10/100 ethernet, this guy fits the bill perfectly. It is very small (about 5x4x1.5 inches) and does exactly what a switch should do, and nothing more.
Bought for my new camera, a LUMIX GH1. I'm an inexperienced DSLR user, this fits the bill for cost and size. I've had ONE time that I was taking HD video (mind you not the highest setting) and the camera said it couldn't write to the card. Wasn't happy about that, but only one time. For the price paid, I don't htink I can complain too much.One thing I'll have to look into is that I've had an error on one computer saying that the card was locked, when it wasn't. Not sure what's up w/ that. Will need to look into. For the price, can't complain. You get what you pay for.
The disc is fine, however, it would be nice if at least paper jackets were included for storage of used discs. Robert...
I got this system at Walmart 4 years ago for $189.00, when I was 15. My parents hated it. They would constantly complain that it was shaking the house too much and that they could never have peace and quiet when I was listening to music. Needless to say, I thought that was awesome! I keep seeing all these people complain on here that the shipping for warranty repair is so much and blah blah blah. But why do you think that is? It honestly scares me when a company's repair service is so smooth and easy because obviously they have to deal with their products breaking down more often. I've had this thing for freaking four years and it works exactly the same as the first time it powered on. My friends love it too. Actually, my best friend got one after listening to mine and his has been working the same way for three years. It's a quality product. Each 125 watt speaker contains a tweeter, a 4 in woofer, and a 4 in subwoofer. In addition there is a separate 150 watt subwoofer. If you like to blast your music like I do, get this Sony. The bass is incredible, and what I really like is that the mids and treble are crystal clear and the sound all mixes together perfectly. There are 8 preset eq's, and you can make 3 of your own. I use the aux input every day for my computer, video games, and dvds. There is incredibly low distortion as well. Turn the system up to 22 or 23 out of 30 on any mode and your ears will bleed to the powerful, tight sound. Also important to note: The subwoofer connection to the stereo is regular RCA, so you could get an RCA Y-adapter and hook up another powered subwoofer to the system. It would be absolute murder, but I've thought about it and the stereo ampifier could handle it. I dont know, you just have to listen to this system and play with it to get the full effect. It's five stars without a doubt.
Since I'm a touch typist, I really needed the numeric keypad. I also did not want to lose the wireless aspect so I couldn't go with the mac keyboard. This keyboard works very well. My only complaint is that it looses its connectivity after a period of no use and sometimes it is very difficult to reconnect.I would recommend this keyboard however to anyone that requires wireless with the number pad.
This is a great product. It worked perfectly right out of the box, and its portability is a real plus. It's more expensive than plain GPS units, but it has the Bluetooth capability, which I wanted, so I can go hands-free on my cell phone right from the GPS unit. My only caution is to be sure your cell phone is compatible with the GPS, as not all of them are. I had to buy a new cell phone!
I bought this primarily to record my thoughts while I was out and about and am very disappointed with the voice recording quality. It is hollow and sounds like I have a lisp.Anyhow, I wasn't too disappointed with the audio playback quality, but that may be because my expectations had been significantly diminished by the time I evaluated that part of the player.I would recommend that you save your money and look at something else.
I bought a couple of these for use with my MacBook Pro at home and at the office.Two fans under the perforated aluminum top draw air through the holes and out a vent on one side of the unit.PROs:* Helps keep good cooling airflow under notebook* 4 snap-in corner standoffs keep notebook elevated* Two fan speed settings* Integrated storage compartment for USB power cord* Large non-slip rubber pad feetCONs:* USB power cord only* Can't reverse directions of fans' airflow (which would be better for the MacBook Pro)
I really like the lighted keyboard but have had a hard time getting used to the "standard" keyboard as I was used to using the Microsoft ergonomic keyboard which spreads the typing angle.
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!
I was generally happy with these earphones until recently, when the left earbud gave out only a couple months after purchase. Sennheiser is covering them under warranty, but I don't know if this will be an ongoing problem (Sennheiser at least has a generous 2 year warranty).The earbuds themselves are of good quality. Not being an audiophile, I can't comment extensively on sound quality, but to my ears they sound good and they do a good job of blocking outside noise, which is why I purchased them over cheaper buds. Noise transmitted through the chords is a mild nuisance in very quiet environments, but it's not an issue in noisier situations which is where I am most often using them.
I got this remote thinking it could simplify the myriad of devices I have hooked up in my 2 room home A/V system. It certainly is easy enough to setup and configure to perform the functions you need, but overall I'm not sure I like it and think that maybe I would have been better off with one of the other logitech remotes.Here are my issues:Responsiveness... with the remote being touch screen it has a bunch of different screens it can give you to work with, but it just doesn't seem snappy enough. When you click an option button it seems to take it a moment or two to move to the new screen (and being someone that memorizes key sequences on my keyboard, that kind of delay annoys me because I sit there hovering with my finger ready to punch the next button).Unnessecary dialogs... there are a bunch of dialogs that the remote presents that tell you stuff like 'the remote is now configured to watch tv' which are great the first time you use the remote, but are just annoying after the first two or three times. The issue I have is that after I tell the remote I want to watch TV, I have to click OK twice before I can get to the TV controls. Since the whole remote is software, it seems like they ought to give you a way to turn those silly things off, but Ihave yet to find the way to do it.Form factor... I like the idea of a touch screen that is infinitely configurable; however some of the very common buttons should remain real buttons. Logitech was smart enough to keep volume and the arrow buttons as real buttons, but the key ones they didn't include are the play, pause, and FF buttons that I use all the time while watching DVDs or DVR. The problem I've found with having those commonly used buttons on the touch screen is that you end up having to look at the remote to position your finger over the right button and then when you are waiting to hit play at the right moment at the end of a commercial break, you end up either looking at the remote and missing the end of the commercials or you are looking at the TV and end up missing the button or hitting the wrong one. You might not think so but that really reduces the ease of use of this remote and is the primary reason I might be switching mine out for one of the other logitech models. And while I'm on the topic, it bugs me that you can't configure which button is the center button the remote (the one that is easiest to hit).Freeze ups... This has happened a few different times in the first couple of months that I've owned this remote. It will get stuck on a screen and won't do anything: won't change screens, won't send button press, and even the hard buttons don't do anything. The only fix I've found for it was to either set it back in the cradle to make it go back to idle mode; or to take the battery out completely and put it back in. Since I'm a software guy by trade, I know it's hard to write perfect software, but when you sell me a device that is supposed to be an appliance like a remote or a phone, I expect it to not have these types of problems.All in all, I think this is a decent product and will definitely help you control a complex system (and will look cool doing it), but when it comes down to it I think it lacks some of the key things that would take it from being a decent product to an excellent one. As I said before, next time I would be inclined to purchase one of the other logitech remotes that is more traditional in form factor and would hopefully avoid some of the other problems as well.
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.
I assume it's doing it's job 'cause everything plugged into it works fine. If the components performed better after installing this then I would be worried but since everything is status quo, then I'm happy.
My IPAQ cradle stopped working after 2 months. The only way I can synchronize my IPAQ is to manulally hold the IPAQ in the cradle and tip it forward. I have to unplug the power from the cradle and plug it directly into the IPAQ to charge the device.Mecahnically, the cradle design simple dosen't cut it.
I needed a new router, and chose this as the best combination of price, functionallity, and as usual, great Amazon service.It has been working very well, and has made my internet much faster.
We've been on the WRVS4400N for over two years. In the beginning the box was a bit flaky. It did sieze once but certainly not a lot. We figured it was firware on the modem so had the cable company update the modem firware (rebooting does it too) and after about 3 reboots of the firmware on the modem, the router has been stable, mostly.Over the years it has degraded WAN performance once. After suffering for a while with reboots, blogs, and helpdesks, the answer was a firware update. Wireless is not an issue. It is configured for local WPA2/PSK and also has a secondary WAP also configed but on a different SSID with WPA/PSK.As for SPI, our network of 1 PC, 2 SANs, 4 laptops, 4 wireless phones, 2 wireless tables, and a video server remain clean. Is it perfect, no but it is better than others we've worked with.Cisco is NOT heading in the right direction regarding stable releases but this device has been a good investment.-RJ
I purchased the RP114 router in Sept. 2001 and had problems setting it up. I called customer service and was talking with a rep. in minutes. She took me step by step thru the whole process of setting up the router. I'm not a computer expert by any means and she knew it by her easy to follow instruction. Was this great service a fluke? In Dec. 2001 we got a new cable system provider. While trying to access 192.168.0.1 I got an error message, so it was off to customer service again. This time the rep. had me going in no time flat. I've read reviews about Netgears customer service being bad but have not seen it. A great product with great customer service.
You have to stick the microphone down your throat before it will recognize any sound. Unfortunately I threw away the box and receipt for this mic so it can't be returned.
I bought this about a month ago and so far it is still working. I initially bought this because I wanted something cheap with a right angle and that is exactly what I got. It was cheap, it works, and it looks exactly as the picture so for me it deserves 4 stars because it met my expectations.
This was a gift for my daughter who wanted to replace her $5.00 walmart headphones because wen she was in an online meting her voice level would unexpectedly drop. I purchased the Koss headphones for her from Amazon, she was very disappointed and frustrated with this Koss product - why? They had no mute button and when she used theseKoss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headsetwith her computer the settings of sound and speech were all adversely affected. Unfortunately she became so frustrated with these headphones that she threw them on the ground and they broke - in addition - she had thrown out the packaging so I cannot return them for a refund. Very disappointed!!
I had this card for over a year and it's been good so far. I like Kingston a bit better but this card is pretty good too.
I bought this radio to listen to AM stations at sporting events. I needed to replace a different radio that had horrible reception and chose this one based on the reviews. The reception with this radio was remarkably better. It is lightweight and compact. The negatives are the headphones that come with it are a waste, and the tuning dial is a little small and can still get knocked out of place (wish there was a lock or a digital tuner). But it's still an excellent radio for the price.
Producto de Excelente Calidad y Aspecto.Quizas el Unico detalle es que debi haberlo comprado de mayor capacidad. :)
I purchased a set of these because of my current set of Shure E3 earphones that I currently use for motorcycling and in home music listening have worked out great. My plan was to purchase the E2c's and utilize them for running. The fit on these is very similar to the E3, it takes some getting use to, but once you get the proper fit, you will never bother with outside the ear headphones again. Sound quality is good, though not as dynamic as the E3 which give more bass and crisper sound. Unfortunately I discovered that the earphones are horrible for running. Any and all pounding movements of your feet and body are transferred into your ear canal, so as you run and listen to music you are constantly bothered by a booming/pounding sound. Though awful for running, I still use these for yardwork where there is a need to insulate the sound of the lawn mower. These work great for such work. Overall, not bad for around $99, just not mean't to be used for running.
As a former radio DJ, I've used dozens of professional and consumer-grade headphones. The ATs are very lightweight, with flat response and excellent isolation at a killer price. They don't over-hype the bass, and that's critical in the vocal range. If you want thump-thump ear-candy find another pair of cans. One niggling detail is the 1/4" jack provided. It works great for most pro audio applications, but I had to make a pigtail adapter to use my portable audio devices. Some may prefer to solder on another connector, but that's easy and worth the effort.
For the amount of cons I have, you'd think I hate this notebook. Quite the opposite. This is my third notebook, (fourth if you count a 286 laptop), all different brands, and by far this is my favorite notebook computer.Pros: Just look at the feature list as this notebook has just about everything you want. Great keyboard. Impressive screen resolution. Good battery life. Standby really works. DVD CD-RW Playback is great. Fast. Ok for multi-media editing.Cons: Cosmetic Lights look cool for about 5 minutes. Surprised by no InfraRed - that's my biggest complaint as I really need to backup my Nokia phone thru an IR port. No floppy - didn't notice for a week. Screen view angles - must view screen head-on. Probably typical of notebooks, but I had to buy a new IEEE 1394 cable as the port size is 4 pin, not 6 pin like a desktop. Fair speaker quality. WiFi cuts battery life in half. WiFi range is about 1/2 that of an external USB Linksys adapter. I turn on &amp; off WiFi button with USB plugging in - too close together. Big and heavey computer, this is no toy. Wish it was XP Professional. Built in mic is poor, certainly can't use speech recognition. Included non premium version of MusicMatch software asks you for a handout everytime you try and close the program.I'd buy it again, aside from missing IR, no regrets.
There is no LCD TV you will find at a lower price. I did many, many searches. It's more than a couple hundred dollars below anything you find in the retail stores or the internet and that is even without the $[...] rebate I received. I wasn't sure at first about buying the product because it was so cheap and was a brand I wasn't familiar with. After a lot of research, I found some other customer reviews and they were all good also. So, I went ahead and made the purchase. I have had the TV for about a month or more now and it's still working great!. It has a great picture for movies. I use it mostly for playing XBox. I have also connected it to my computer with the DVI connector but a standard VGA will work too. It displays at 1280x768 for my computer. This was the only TV i found at 26" that could do that and not even my 55" wide-screen TV I have at home can do that. All others just display at 640x480 and who wants that... I even connected my cable TV to it, so it would work great also as a regular TV. Then I also connected both the cable tv and computer and had both my computer and cable TV up at the same time. Either just full screen, split screen or PIP. It works awesome! Well I have already recommended this TV to my friends and a couple of them are in the process of purchasing the TV. So, I would have to say I am very, very satisified with this product.
I bought 2 of these 8 months ago. One for me the other for the wife. It does a pretty good job of cooling the aluminum top is durable and transfers heat well. The cord is the problem it is messing up on both I need to sit very still or it will stop. I really only use high speed but it is quiet. I am going to try another brand cooler for 30 bucks it is worth a try. Plus I will still have this one if all else fails.
Takes me back to a better place in time. I thought good, HOT coffee was a thing of the past! My family was delighted and charmed with the flavor and HEAT when they last visited. My 24 year old granddaughter didn't even know what a percolator was! Looks good. Smells good. Taste good. I'm so glad to be back in the "BREWED" coffee 'business' and away from that luke warm, dripped stuff. Yummy, yummy!
It wouldn't read some cards that were put into it. Took forever to load up the drive with the card in it. And even deleted info off of one drive by itself. Don't buy--spend a little more and get a better one.
Buy a 16 GB and don't worry about the capacity. This is more than I need but it was a good value.
I got sick of skullcandys breaking on me all the time and thought I should upgrade. I am so happy I did. These headphones are amazing. I hear things in songs that I've never heard even when I've listened to said songs hundreds of times. One thing I have noticed is that I have to play with the equalizer in iTunes on certain types of songs to make them sound right. I do not think this is a fault of the headphones but rather an issue with how iTunes defaults all songs to a flat equalizer setting. Once I change the setting the songs really come alive with these headphones.They are very comfortable even when wearing glasses. My ears do not get very hot either. These are NOT noise canceling headphones so there is some sound leakage. I bought these for home use so that wasn't an issue for me.The one thing I would change about them if I could is the plug. The regular headphone plug for most computers and MP3 players is included but as an adapter. I would have preferred it be the other way around, with the larger plug as the adapter. Because the smaller plug has to fit over the larger one this makes using these headphones with an MP3 player a little more awkward since the adapter part of the plug is very thick (about half an inch in diameter) compared to most current MP3 players. Because of this I could not plug the headphones all the way in my iPod nano with the case still on it. Also with the adapter on, the total plug area is about 3.5 inches long, which could make it awkward when using an MP3 player that you'd want to put in a pocket. The area where the cord goes into the plug is very well protected from harsh bends unlike my last headphones. The cord is very long, however I have left it wrapped up the way it came since I only use them with my laptop and do not need a lot of length.In the end, I would definitely buy these again knowing what I know now. For my uses they are pretty much perfect.
Four years ago I bought my daughter a Canon digital camera from Amazon for a gift. I got her this 4 GB memory card, the Transcend 4 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card with Card Reader TS4GSDHC6-S5W, and the Duracell Mobile Charger With 2AA Pre Charged Rechargeable Nimh Batteries CEF23DX2 to go with it. Later, I got a few more 4-packs of AA rechargeables. Four years later, after much hard use, everything is still working together perfectly. I can't tell you how many times she has downloaded everything, including videos, to her computer and re-used the memory cards, but she only has the two cards and just keeps using them over and over. My daughter is very satisfied with the performance of this memory card. At $5 less than what I paid for it, I would say that the price is very good too. IMHO, good performance and good price makes this worth buying.
This pedal provides the attack I've been missing in my setup. It doesn't produce sexy effects, like a wah or flanger - as it wasn't inteded to do so. It provides depth in my tone and more punch than I had before. All this without altering the original sound coming from my guitar. It also levels out the noise level to eliminate akward level changes when playing. And it also adds some sustain. It added some noise (louder hiss) to my setup, but not too bad compared to the noise I've had already (i've read the hiss depends on your power setup/chain). I keep both knobs at the 1 o'clock positions.This pedal did exactly what I wanted it to do. I'm playing with more confidence. This should've been my first pedal. (I play a Fender Strat and play for hobby).
We bought 2 pairs of radios and 2 charger kits. Nothing in the instructions warns against deep-cycling the batteries. I fully charged all 4 batteries the first time, then left the radios on until the batteries were fully discharged. Three out of four of the batteries would not recharge. I hope they'll replace the batteries, but still, we'll have to remember not to leave a radio on in a coat pocket or something.UPDATE: I talked to Midland Tech Service. They sent replacement batteries but also suggested that I remove the old batteries for 15 minutes to allow the radios to re-set. The "bad" batteries then accepted a charge. A cute trick, but I had to call Midland to get it.
My experience with the HP 6310 was a disaster. After installing/uninstalling for 7 days, I could not get this printer to work correctly. I spent many hours with HP email support. They would send directions to complete on the 4th day that they sent me on the 1st day !I am by no means a stranger to computers, so if you are, beware this printer....
I was a bit wary buying this product, since I am a bit of a networking newbie. If you are setting up for @Home dynamic IP service with a cable modem, save yourself some headaches and follow the directions below:(Windows 2000)1. Before hooking this thing up, go the the start menu, type in &quot;command&quot;. Enter ipconfig /all at the prompt and get the local domain name (it will look something like xxx.xx.home.com). This will be the &quot;Domain&quot; name.2. Get your computer name, this will become the &quot;Host&quot; name.3. Hook everything up and access the router in the browser.4. Enter the above 2 values into the Host and Domain boxes on the setup page (leave everything else alone).5. Go to the Status page, make sure the WAN IP address has an IP address other than 0.0.0.0. If not, then click DHCP renew and check again.6. Shutdown the computer, then power down the cable modem (don't skip this step!).7. Start up the computer, this should get you going. (Don't forget, you may have to disable any firewall software you have, check with the manufacturer).Everything seems to work fine, wireless access is working good. (Router is upstairs, other PC is downstairs).
I picked one of these up a few months ago for $13 when Griffin was clearing them out. Also have a Freecom MusicPal and OmniFi DMS-1 for side-by-side comparisons.To add considerably to the signal strength and lower the noise, google for "rocketfm linux mod", and you'll find a very simple way to extend the unit's too-short antenna (just requires a bit of soldering skill).Now, the sound quality and noise floor can't compare to the WiFi-connected MusicPal or DMS-1, but when the volume level of your player is tweaked just right, you can approach the quality of a commercial FM broadcast.A big advantage to the RocketFM over the other two devices is that you just need an FM radio at the recieving end. If you've ever tried synchronizing a couple of media players in different rooms, you'll appreciate that it isn't even an issue with the RockeFM - all your FM radios will be in sync automatically.I use mine primarily for broadcasting to the back yard. Just need a high-quality battery-powered FM radio, and I'm set for the weekend. I use a "green", low-power Linux thin client at the transmitter end, running Audacity. Once the frequency is set to an open frequency on Windows, it will stay set without power, so it can be moved to the Linux box.
Just purchased and tested the Transcend SDHC 8GB memory card in a Sanyo Xacti camcorder and in a Nikon D80. The chip worked fine in both.Don't forget to format your new chip in the device. Only takes a second.
The more I use my TZ3, the less I like it. I cannot take a picture on a nice sunny day without having vertical lines across the horizon. This renders the image useless. Pictures taken using the flash are either totally washed out or they are underexposed. Quality of images taken with low light levels are also poor. This leaves a limited range of lighting conditions where a decent image can be taken.Based on my experiences I would not recommend this camera. There are many positive reviews on Amazon so perhaps my camera is simply defective. I have contacted Panasonic and they will not help me because my camera is out of warranty.We have several older digital cameras including a Kodak and a Canon and they do not exhibit the problems that I have encountered with the TZ3 so I know that what I am experiencing is not normal for digital cameras.I'm at the point where I will soon pitch this camera into the garbage and buy a new camera. However, I doubt that it will be a Panasonic Lumix.
I am very happy with this iron. Every thing about it appeals to me. It does the job a corded iron does and it does it well. I would recommend this product.
Very pleased with the player in terms of sound and build quality. The menu system is easy to navigate and the player interfaces with Windows Media Player nicely. The only issues encountered were related to music licenses, not the player. Highly recommended.
This is my first Etymotic. I have 2 others in ear headphones that , for me , sounds better than this ER6i, one is a Creative that came with my Zen X-Fi and other is a Razer M100. Was sincerely expecting more from this specialy considering the price...
THIS REMOTE HAS DEFECTS AND BUGS I DIDNT LISTENTEN TO THE REVIEWS AND BOUGHT IT ANYWAYS, AFTER SPEAKING WITH TECH SUPPORT NO ONE COULD SOLVE ANYTHING SPEND 3 HRS ON THE PHONE FOR A REMOTE TO END RESULT OF NOTHING. I SENT THE REMOTE BACK TO AMAZON. BOTTOM LINE IF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOUR SELF A HEADACHE DONT GET THIS REMOTE!!!!!
So far, this meter is holding up to it's reputation. Would not do studio work without it.
After researching so many mp3 players, and reading reviews, I finally decided on this one. I made a great choice. I love that it is light weight, I can put it in my purse comfortably and that it is easy to manuever.The bad part is that I still do not know how to turn off a song. I have to power off Sandisk to stop the music. Also, when I am loading the music from my computer to the player, it keeps loading all the music, not only the certian ones I want to hear. I am still going to play with it and hopefully will be able to figure it out soon.I do highly reccommend this player to anyone who is buying their first mp3 player. It is worth the price.
I am living in Japan and have my Slinbox hooked up in the States to a DVR. It's awesome! It was easy to set up and works better than I expected.
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!
This is a *very* cool unit, but good luck if you need any technical support. My Linksys arrived from Amazon yesterday, and although the simple things were easy to configure, I have a slightly more complicated question for technical support. I spent 20 minutes on hold on day-1, with my call answered by an &quot;operator&quot;. No call back, so I tried again on day-2. 2.5 *HOURS* on hold, then finally another &quot;operator&quot;, who promised a priority response. 7 hours later I tried again, with a promise for a call back within 30 minutes. Guess what, it's been another 2 hours. Apparently the big sticker on the box which advertises &quot;24x7 Support!&quot; is the amount of time it takes to get a human.
I have had this for over a year, and it just works great. It is easy to upgrade when new software updates are available (which often add optional services to allow or disallow - like Netmeeting calling). So far it just runs. It is very flexible and has always passed any firewall test that shows up on the Internet. It has a sophisticated user manual that describes how it works, and what options you can do to control access to your home/small office network. In the newsgroups, comp.security.firewalls, it is very highly reguarded. For a home system it is pricy, but you do get what you pay for. I know of people who started with cheaper routers and decided to move up to this. It is simply a very useful device that works.
Call me shallow, but I have a very cool home theater system here at home. I have one piece of advice for TiVo: fire whoever is designing your unit! It looks like some 1960's Jetson box with a cyclops eye---make that eyeSORE. Although I thought it might look ok and get lost between my other equuipment, it stuck out like a sore thumb in my cabinet.I know I sound like some loser who doesn't care about WHAT the box does--but I do. And it worked fine (although it took me two days to get their customer service to get back to me). Bottom line-I have no gripes with how it worked. It does very cool things like pause live shows.And there was one other thing that pissed me off--the monthly fee deal that I wasn't told about at the store! Why not just be up front about it? The customer is going to find out eventually.When I realized that I had to kick out $10 a month, that was the straw that broke the camel back.After it was all over, I went online a bought a ReplayTV. Totally cool box, works flawlessly and doesn't cost me anything but the price I paid.
I am a Service Engineer in the Inkjet printing field and I need magnification of ink dots, laid down by the Printer to make adjustments and alignments. This little Might, has a great ambient light source from the clear plastic, for the viewer and 15x magnification is more than what our specs call for, which propelled my ability to a higher level. Far exceeded my expectations. I even accidently dropped it from about 3ft. and it did not break, fairly durable, I think.I would highly recommend this product for the Inkjet World and even for the Photography industry.
I bought this darkroom bag purely for respooling film and it's perfect...small, but big enough to change film comfortably, great price.
This screen is awsome! I got the 120 in size and it was easy to put together and better than that.. The quality of the picture is phenomenal!
Well, the selling feature of 10x optical zoom had me hooked. Unfortunately, the picture quality was terrible(not just the zoom pix). I had a Kodak for 4 years and it took MUCH better pix. My daughter's Olympus had great pix of the same events that I took with the Panasonic. I returned it after using it at a weekend basketball tourney; I purchased a Cannon A710 as a deparation purchase the night before I left for a big trip and was thrilled with the pix quality and features.
It fit my truck with a little creative rigging and looks great. I bought it for the extra features that this stereo had that others even more expensive didn't have.
This adaptor simply converts a 1/4" to an XLR. It works with balanced or unbalanced cables.A very good product I would recommend it to anyone that is in need of the item[...]
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.
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.
The HD931 is packed full of the standard and not so standard features that cause it to stick out from all the rest. The first very obvious feature is the high definition output. The user gets to choose what format they want to output to their TV (as long as the high definition cable is used and is supported by the TV being used). They can choose from one of three modes to output; 480p, 720p or 1080i. The 480p is not an exceptional mode for output as it is slightly less quality than that of the analog signals, but for those who prefer digital signals at low resolutions, here it is...(more on this: @ bytesector.com)
Can't go wrong for the price of these. Stock up while you can. Well worth the price for the quantity you get. Thanks, Amazon.com Will not find it any cheaper than here. The quality of the CDs is good, too. May find a bad one, but it's like that in all large quantity of blank cds. Well worth it!!
Do not buy this adapter if you intend to use it with the iPod. The sound quality is very poor.
While this filter is priced in the basement...its durability is solid and the images I get with these filters on my lens are crystal. Why pay $150 for a UV filter. Buy this one and pick up a spare 50mm 1.8.
I like the smaller size, since my hands are on the small side. I use this with my desktop computer, mostly to navigate the web and play casual games. I'm buying a second one now, so that when this one wears out, I'll have another one to use.Random mousing tip: I wear a sports sweatband while mousing to cover the bone where the palm and wrist meet, that gets sore resting on the desk or mouse pad. I never mouse without it now - it makes it sooo much more comfortable.
great sound, amazing sound quality from a compact devics . Could probably use a base & treble function but great out of the boxgreat features,USB, ipod, CD & remote work greatpoor radio reception- my last kmart boombox had much better FM reception . You would think that a company that has the capibility to put out such a high quality device could do better in the radio reception area. I'm experimenting with a dipole external anntennaoverall excellent buy for the $$
My soon to be three year old LOVES these headphones and insists on wearing them in the car as he watches his DVD. Okay with me....I get to listen to the radio and crack up at how he now talks to the movie since he is in his own little world wearing these!!!! Highly recommend.....although I've only had them for a week.Kidz Gear Headphones
Very handy device for on the water and the trail. Easy to set up and easy to use. Durable and easy to read screen.Garmin products rock
Great little camcorder. Very easy to use, and I love that it lets you automatically make movies with a soundtrack, transitions, & all from your videos.I had bought Pure Digital's earlier Point & Shoot version for my 14-year old daughter's birthday (Pure Digital PSV-351 30 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder), but admit I've been using it as much as she has, so finally broke down and got one myself. I also appreciate that it makes it easy to upload videos to YouTube (a great new feature), so now my videos can live in infamy next to hers. This camcorder makes even this geezer feel like a tech superhero.Highly recommended.
This replacement unit was installed in less than five minutes.The sound quality is on par with the original unit it replaced.Price, delivery time and packaging were first rate.
Great mobility, sound is very good even though bass sometimes is way too heavy, but overall is an excelent value.
I bought this camera in May 2003. I selected it because was cheap, the partnership between Panasonic and the famous Leica sound reliable, and the resolution was enough to print 10x15[cm]photo. All meet expectation.SD card memory (buy minimum 256Mb)and AA battery are good options when you travel in remote areas or for many days. The colors are very natural and the battery charger is good. The menu include option to disable the digital zoom and the compressed color mode. Tks! :)The bad: dark photos if lack of light. Film mode has low resolution and is limited to 15 sec. No case included.
Attractive, seemingly good quality material construction, easy-to-operate controls. It doesn't produce enough heat to be of much use.
I've had the headphones for a little over a month now and I have to say that they're really starting to grow on me. I had always worn the older style, completely over the ear headphones, until switching to the smaller "inner ear" plug type of headphones a few years back and it took me a long while to get used to the switch. Similarly, it took me a while to get used to these. At first, I found the fit within my ear a bit uncomfortable and didn't think that they delivered the same punch that the inner headphones delivered. After a month of continuous use, I find these so much more comfortable than the inner ear ones and have gotten completely used to the sound. (Though, I haven't gone back to compare again to the inner ear type.) I no long have to adjust the ear phones as I'm jogging, or laying back on the bench or even walking around the gym for that matter!Ultimately, these do what they're supposed to, which is provide a comfortable set of headphones to use when working out. The headphones seem to be put together pretty good and are sturdy. The fact that they only use one cable allows me to do just wrap it behind me and alleviates the problem I had with other headphones of always getting the cable caught when doing curls, for instance. The sound is good and I found that it I shift the headphones higher up on my head, I can even do exercises on the bench without the band digging into the back of my head. The funky, fluorescent green color is a plus too.Overall a great purchase for the money. I highly recommend them!
The Digilux is a real value and wonderful camera for both the digital novice to the seasoned camera buff. In my opinion the most important thing in any camera is the lens, and in the Digilux has the legendary Summicron. I've had other several other cameras both digital and 35mm and this lens is a must buy. When matched with Panasonic electronics, we end up with the best of both worlds - the clear eye and great electronic brains. From an over all value perspective, the Digilux while not inexpensive, is in my opinion a real &quot;value buy&quot;.I do reccomend that anyone buying this camera be prepared to invest several hours reading the manual. In order to unlock the massive potential of the camera, one must plow through the manual initially and over time. The investment is worth it to unlock the amazing things this camera can do (too numerous to list).Lastly I'd invest in a USB card reader, buy an extra flash card and keep this beautiful camera (it feels great in your hands) protected with a good case, otherwise enjoy!
Bought this for my 87 year old parents. They love it! It's a no-brainer!It plugs into their existing phone line without even interfering with incoming calls. Takes 5 minutes to set up and the company has an excellent support system. My parents get no spam! It acts like a fax machine but prints everything in beautiful color printer quality. Three times each day it calls a local number, downloads any e-mails people have sent, and prints them out in full color. All they have to do is pick up the sheets of paper and read them! Now they feel connected! Couldn't be happier with this product!
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.
... well, just about. But I've tried the Palm, the palm-sized CE devices and handhelds, in brands ranging from LG to Casiopeia. Nothing beats the HP 680. I particularly like the pocket Excel and Word, as well as the power features that pocket Outlook provides. The Palm minimalists can have their glorified daybook. I'll choose a true computer like the 680 anyday. Buy this product!
Sennheiser HD-555 Audiophile HeadphonesThese heaphones surpass all my expectations, if you have a high quality soundcard-stereo you'll be amazed.They renew all my old music I can hear instruments and details I never knew existed in the old recordings, as they break in they just keep getting better.the only weakness is bass, although it is'nt loud it is by far more detailed. you can follow ever note on the bass guitar so I guess that makes up for it.Buy these! if you've never owned a high end set of headphones they will blow you away, and remember it takes 100 hours of use for them to break in.
Cable was better then I expected. Its pretty stout and I would buy this again for sure. Need it buy it, you can't go wrong here.
This screen protector is impossible to install. I have installed MULTIPLE other screen protectors on cell phones, cameras, ipods, etc. My husband and I worked for over 2 hours and still couldn't install the screen protector without a number of large bubbles...that was with the help of lint free cloths, a reasonably dust free room, compressed air container and BoxWave's recommended scotch tape. It was VERY frustrating. I contacted the company for help and their answer was to install in a dust free environment, like the shower. Really? The worst news, the screen protector can't be returned after installation has been attempted. I can NOT recommend this product. It was a waste of money.
Works well and has the feature if having a key lock rather than a tumbler, so no combination to remember.
I am very impressed with this mp3 player. Being technically challenged,I had to have my niece help me learn to download songs, but most peoplecould do this on their own.I am also very pleased with Amazon's price. Walmart's price was $50.00more!
This extender works as advertized. The only problem I have had is that the adhesive on the small bulb that attaches to the surface of an electronic device's infra red receptor does not adhere well and must be taped. Also the customer service is unresponsive to questions.
This is a cute little gadget. It certainly does not replace a standard camera, but it is fun. The main reason for my entry is to advise viewers that Yes, it does work with the Palm VIIx.I contacted Kodak an they would only say it worked with the VII. But, I took a chance and picked up one at a very minimal cost- and I'm glad I did. The photos appear much better once you upload them on your computer.
I was just lucky enough to aquire a new logitech marble mouse. It rules! The speed of the trackball blows everything else out of the water! It is also superaccurate and smooth in response. I would reccomend this product to anyone who is tired of being frustrated by cheap malfunctioning standard issue mice. This is the coolest upgrade I have made for under $100 ever! period.
This took me about 5 or 10 minutes to attach and set up and solved a silly problem of having to go into the closet to made DVD selections. I can press "play" from the kitchen, the living room, anywhere! (My 3-yr old likes to watch not only the same Blues Clues DVD over & over, but the same "Paper Hats" episode over and over).The extender comes with an extra rechargable battery that recharges in the receiver base unit so you never go without (only the remaining regular batteries will need to be replaced as normal). Mine is inside a closet, inside a cabinet with the doors closed. I can go anywhere in my 2100 sf house and restart Blues Clues. I am ordering more of these today so I can keep the doors to my living room entertainment cabinet closed. No more doors hanging open and looking at all the components stacked up. Yay!
SanDisk is the best hands down. Their Extreme lines are even better if that's possible and as a working pro, I never use anything else.A year ago, I forgot that I'd left one in my pants pocket. I then proceeded to wash and dry my pants with the card inside. I was mortified to find it after the fact and even more stunned that the card was fine and all the images inside were fine.
I get peace of mind from knowing that my lenses have an extra layer of protection. I'd much rather replace the $10 filter than the lenses that cost much more.
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.
my daughter received her gift with glee and was listening to songs within minutes. the only minor negative was that the controls wer a little less easy to use than the ipod she had before. A good choice, and expandable in memory to boot.
This Router (like most of their products) is the product ofa company founded on widespread mediocrity.As a Network security Engineer, and even more importantly,the guy that many people try to keep up with technologicallyI have to say that D-Link has successfully embedded themselvesin the technology market. They are the company to buy from ifyou don't mind paying an average price for below averagequality.If you want a real broadband router try Linksys they costabout the same but are better overall. I think D-Link needsto narrow their product range and put more effort intotheir product quality as they seem to be spread too thin.
I am a big fan of B+W products. I had bought one filter earlier and was very impressed with its built quality. So without much thinking and research I just went for this one for my 18-200MM Canon lens.I must say B+W didn't disappoint me this time too. It is clear as crystal and protects my lens without degrading the pic quality.
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!
The keyboard is very soft and supple. It's not a "loud" keyboard in that even if you slam the keys they make very little noise. The spacebar is kind of stubborn but I presume this is due to me needing to get used to it.The mouse, however, just absolutely SUCKS. The shape is odd the placement of the thumb buttons is pretty uncomfortable. The mousewheel is gummy and rigid - thus you'd better hope you don't use it too often or you'll find yourself with a very muscular wheel finger in a short time.Also, using this on Ubuntu Maverick and ALL the special keys except the zoom keys were instantly recognized and fully functional.
This card does what it's supposed to do, and is very fast. No complaints, and the price is certainly right.
Great product for a great price. It is a little noisy but really moves the air under my laptop. We bought it to replace one we had that hardly moved any air to cool.
This iPod sensor holder looks so much better on my shoes than the huge Shoe Wallet I was using before. The only problem is that when I used it, my accuracy rate fell into an unacceptable range. I did a three mile run and it only registered 1.5 miles. I tried recalibrating, but the iPod couldn't read the sensor enough to register that I had gone ANY distance, much less 400 meters.The second I put the sensor back into the Shoe Wallet, my accuracy rate was right back to normal. The Sport Sensor is gathering dust in a drawer now...
used this a couple times so far, works just like OEM just A LOT cheaper... highly recommend
The product was delivered quickly and was just as it was described in the add. I am pleased with this product.
I purchased this subwoofer from OneCall Electronics for a substantial discount. I bought it to upgrade from the Polk PSW125, which I found to be anemic.I'm pushing this sub with an older Onkyo receiver. I love clean music and high quality sound, and this sub does not disappoint. The base is clear and I often have to turn the sub volume down because it is too much in my 18' x 20' living room. I occasionally go outside to make sure I'm not disturbing my neighbors and on more than one occasion I've turn the sub down because I could tell it was reaching my neighbor's house approximately 30 feet away (and THAT from a living room partially underground!).I believe the sound from the sub became better as it "broke in" over several months. I don't believe my ears are playing tricks on me: I definitely noticed a cleaner sound and greater amplitude.This is most definitely an upgrade from the PSW125, and was actually cheaper than the PSW125 I bought on Amazon. No regrets.
I have used this suction cup for over 1 year now. This product works great. You may want to consider buying an additional cradle for the GPS. This way you can move just the GPS between two cars.
I decided to try these earphones out after having used Etymotic ear plugs for more than a year for my jamming sessions (drums and amps in a small room). I already knew how well they blocked out sound and that they would fit me perfectly (it would seem some people won't find them comfortable). As advertised, their clarity is stunning although the soundstage seems rather limited and the bass lacking. If you're a fan of bass heavy music, look somewhere else. Overall, it's good value.
Received product quicker than expected. Hooked it up and works great, just like I needed it to. This will save me space and allow me to work from one location.
Out of the box, the device does not work. It freezes in the midst of the effort to communicate with GPS satellites and establish time and location. Tried it about 20 times all of the ways that the documentation specified. Meade support is only available during business hours (when I am working, not playing with cool gadgets). One must have a return number obtained from Meade before sending it back. Great concept. Horrible execution.
I wanted the shortest cable for the setting to connect a backfire antenna to a Wireless Access Point. The shortest I could use to shelter the WAP and put the antenna in the right position was this cable. The connections fit great, and there appears to be no loss of signal. I've set the WAPs to the lowest power output and saw no difference in connection. This cable is an integral part of the whole setup and does an excellent job. It definitely made me look good to my endusers. I would use TrendNet antenna cables every time.
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.
This first effort from Creative Labs in wireless music technology is not perfect, but it's pretty damn good.Setup was easy, and I found the music ripping, storage and server software very easy and intuitive to use. You can't use uncompressed audio files, but I found WMA files (Windows Media) at 160Kb/s to be virtually indistinguishable from the original CD audio and FAR superior to MP3 - regardless of the data rate used.In short:- Sound quality: This was my biggest concern, since I was connecting the server to a very high-end audio system in my living room. Happy to say that the sound is simply outstanding. In fact, I did a test by comparing my (expensive) CD player - against the same track playing through the server/receiver via WIFI into my sound system. I synced the two up via trial and error and then had my son switch back and forth without telling me which was which. I was FULLY expecting to hear at least some difference between the two sources - especially since the server was using compressed audio and a wireless connection to the amplifier, but I was very happy to find that I simply could not tell which was which. At that point I knew I'd feel good about ripping my entire CD collection (over 1000 discs) onto the server.- Operation: Once you're wired up and ready to go, using the remote control is extremely easy. Despite earlier reports about very sluggish response between the remote and the server, it seems that most if not all of those problems were addressed in the latest software/firmware update. There is a delay from the time you press PLAY to the time the track begins, but it's usually never more than four seconds (it appears that the server caches about one minutes worth of the track into memory before it begins to play - which would account for the delay. Obviously this is done in case the receiver loses contact with the server(PC) and gives it time to re-establish a connection).I must say, even though my WIFI transmitter is on one side of my house - and the receiver is on the other (3000sq/ft home), the receiver has never once hiccupped or made any strange noises. This is a real plus, since I listen to my music very loud and I was concerned that any &quot;thumps&quot; or &quot;pops&quot; coming out of the receiver would blow my speakers.- Shortcomings: The &quot;RF&quot; remote needs more range than the 20 or so feet I'm getting in my home. I may try to find a way to attach some kind of antenna to the receiver to help boost the range.Fast forwarding and rewinding through a track is next to useless, since the audio is muted during such operations.I wish there was a way to tell the server when certain tracks should be played up against each other with no delay between them. For example, a LIVE concert may have track markers, but it's really intended to play continuously without any breaks between the tracks. This is really annoying, though my ipod does exactly the same thing.Overall, I'm very pleased with the system. I dedicated an older 1GHz PC running XP-Pro as my music server. Once I loaded all the CD's onto it, I programmed the BIOS to kick the PC &quot;on&quot; at 6AM every morning so I can grab the remote from my beside table and start playing music right away!
I have a 50 ft HDMI cable connecting my Comcast DVR to a projector on another room. I am using this extender to send the RF signal and control the DVR from the other room, which is outside the line of sight of the DVR and across 2 walls. Works as expected. I am very pleased.You will have to do some experimentation at first as to where to position the saucer. Mine is to the side of the DVR pointing towards the DVR. I am not using the infrared cable extender - don't even know what that's for... Sometimes I have to repress the device buttons for the remote to work, but overall, works very well. Definitely recommend this if you have a setup similar to mine.
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!
works great with dragon Dragon NaturallySpeaking Home 12.0, makes the program work better then without. works without program as well.
These are supposedly "Noise Cancelling" earphones but they achieve this only with extra padding around the earpiece which create a very tight fit in the ear. You can get used to the fit but the sound is a bit tinny and not worth the ear discomfort. I would save my money here and go for the real thing next time.
Color laser jet 4500 has consistently been dependable with good color rendition and nice crisp fonts. The printer was easy to install and works well in a network situation. At first I was worried about the cost of color printing and concerned about having to replace the color cartriges frequently. Constant color cartrige replacement is why I hated the ink jet printer. I am over 8,000 pages, most with color pictures and only now am I replacing the drum and the black cartrige. The only negative I have is the excessive warm up time. Good printer
Pros:1. Extremely durable - I accidentally put mine through the wash @ the laundromat triple washer yesterday. took it apart (front, back, battery, MB/LCD, and uSD card) and put it on my cable box overnight to dry. Put it together a little while ago, works fine!!! Even still has a half-full battery!2. Bright lcd (still) - easy to read even in bright sun.3. Long battery life - better than my old iPod Mini.4. Works well with Kubuntu 10.04 w/Rhythmbox. Also worked fine w/Win XP Pro WMP 10.5. Better sound quality than my iPod.6. Voice recorder/FM RadioCons:1. Only takes up to a 2GB std uSD card (non-HD).2. Small buttons/touchy controls. The buttons are close to the wheel, so if you're not careful, you can move the wheel when you go to push the buttons, getting unexpected results (Go to select "albums" and get "artists" instead, etc.).Other thoughts: I've owned the unit about 2 years. The front panel of the unit is actually separate from the lcd screen. It's fairly thick, so as long as nothing hits it too hard, the lcd screen should be ok. There was a review I read in which the writer complained of the lack of durability of the lcd screen. She said she bought 2 of these media players, and that shortly after giving them to her kid(s), the lcd screens "broke" after "normal use". Yeah right...
I have had the Panasonic DMR-E80H for 9 months now and have successfully organized my media collection creating a total of 44 DVD's doing about 3 a day and three DVD RAM's! I am sorry to hear of all the trouble other people are having and hope they get things settled soon!I did read somewhere that the instructional manual was difficult to understand and in places it is a bit on the complicated side but for the most part I got it out of the box, set up and burning my first DVD in a matter of an hour! I knew I couldn't record one channel while watching another for I have DISH network and could never do that before so no biggie! Same with copying a DVD that is write protected. I figure I will either buy the DVD or record what I can.I have finalized my DVD's and have given a few to friends and they can play then on their units with no trouble. As for the media I was sold a 10 pk of Memorex DVD-R so that is what I look for or of course Panasonic DVD-R and both gave a fantastic picture in playback though I will mention the 6 hr mode gets a touch choppy looking so I stick with 1, 2 or 4 hour modes!I will be using the hard drive very soon for I have made a few DVD RAMS and am eager to test them out to see how fast they will copy to a DVD-R blank!An interesting tidbit! I have a friend over in England and he also owns a Panasonic DVD player and I sent him a DVD and didn't finalize it and he was able to play it but not finalize it of course! Alas, when he returned the favor my machine didn't recognize the DVD!I have noticed that a new Panasonic DVD recorder is out with a larger hard drive and 200$ less that the DMR-E80H. It would be interesting to hear a bit of feedback for when this unit gives out I will go for a Panasonic again
I first purchased this RAM for my son's computer (Compaq Presario Media Center SR2050NX). I was upgrading his computer from 512MB of RAM (which came installed with the system) to 2GB.While installing them, I did find they were what you might call a "tight fit". You may need to press very firmly for them to slide into place.However, one they were installed, the computer started up and it ran beautifully. A few weeks after we upgraded my son's RAM, I ordered these same sticks of RAM again and upgraded my fathers computer as well (he has them same make and model), and the instillation went just as smoothly.It has been several months now and both computers are working perfectly and there have been no errors or problems. I highly recommend this RAM if it compatible with your computer and you looking to upgrade for a good price.For anyone having difficulty understanding what size/kind of RAM is compatible with your computer, I would suggest trying the Crucial Memory Advisor Tool at the Crucial website.
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.
I haven't gotten the pictures developed yet but the ease of operation, manual and everything I can think about is great. I am a beginer photographer and expect great results with this camera. I would recommend it to anyone who is tired of the point and shoot game. For a few dollars more I feel like I own a real camera!
I will begin by saying I cannot believe the poor quality of the previous reviews, simply atrocious. On to what I hope will be helpful to others.If you have a Canon Powershot, chances are you will be fine just using the battery. I bought a second battery so that I don't have to worry about running out of power while I'm shooting photographs.In contrast, I purchased the ACK-500 for my S410 so that I can shoot long films and a high volume of photos without wasting the battery. It is important to realize that the Canon NB-1LH battery has 400-500 charge/discharge cycles (third-party batteries have even fewer).For most people the number of cycles isn't a big deal. But say you want to shoot 6 hours of film in a single location or you are shooting a ton of flash photos from a single location - doing all this using batteries would become tedious and you'd quickly use up your battery's effective life. With the AC Adapter Kit you can go indefintely, as long as you're connected to a power source of some sort.The kit comes with a little rectangle that looks like the battery but feels lighter. You put it in the same spot as the battery, then you plug in the AC adapter and run the power cable to the faux-battery (that's what the rubber cover on the battery slot is all about). Setup is a piece of cake and it works exactly as advertised.The kit is great for some people; I would suggest you buy your camera and use it for awhile. Try to think about how you use the camera and what you want to use it for and then make your purchase.
This camera takes great pictures and I enjoy using it. I still cannot believe it was so inexpensive. If you use the flash on the camera alot, it eats up the batteries pretty fast. But without the flash it lasts for quite awhile. The picture quality is great but when you zoom in at the highest level, the picture becomes fuzzy. Overall I enjoy owning this camera and it's perfect for taking pictures for fun and to email to friends.
is just the best card ever.. cant wait to get a second one to use both at the same time.. (SLI)
There are a few different storefronts selling these here at Amazon, but SuperMediaStore takes extra care in it's packaging. I've read reviews where people got their cases and they were damaged, weakened, and/or warped. SuperMediaStore sent these to me in perfect condition - not one even slightly damaged piece in the set. As such, there are no bad things to say about these cases. They are the most space-efficient size out there - 7mm, and Americopy makes them as durable as the thicker 9mm cases from other brands. The disc clips and the case-locking clips are all top quality and not flimsy and loose like other brands I've tried. They aren't tough enough for carrying them around all the time, but if you want to archive a large amount of discs at home for any reason, then these are perfect.
This is goin to be short and sweet. I love this camera. The camera was delivered to me in perfect working order and takes great photos. Would definitely recommend.
ordered this with the digital camera (point and shoot).No issues for the camera in recognizing the card. Will recommend for buying.
After listening to all sorts of music with the SA5000 and comparing it to a few good selections from Sennheiser (5xx) and Shure (840), I can come to only one conclusion: Balanced, accurate and pleasing. There was a review here that said the S5000 isn't suitable for classical pieces. That person is either tone-deaf, or just deaf:-) He was reasoning that fast attack is the reason for that. I think he's reading too much into how compressors work without understanding the application. The fast response of the SA5000 gives it the edge in all genres of music because it can capture it more accurately. Not because it "releases" too fast:-)) This is just hilarious. If you want mud in your ear, get a Bose and think you got great stuff, whereas, in reality, you get overboosted bass.For soprano voices and complex music, the SA5000 are the best headphones money can buy in this price range. For great female vocals, it is as good as it gets. Try them with Eva Cassidy or even Whitney Houston, and see I mean. If you want your music colored, with boomy lows, then get an equalizer to adjust it to suit your tastes. The purpose of a headphone is to deliver what's been recorded as accurately as possible. If you want to modify that, then you need the right tools. For mixing and studio work, don't walk, run and get a pair of SA5000s. You will have the precision tool for any kind of music you are dealing with. Then get a pair of radically different cans, like the Ultrasones (perhaps Pro 2900s or even the lower end units) to get a second opinion on your mix. This will cover 90% of the "critical" listening you must do to get your mix right and work out the kinks. Then play it thru the iPod, also with IEMS, to get an idea what everyone else will hear from your work. You can safely ignore the "amazing" detail some audiohead experts put into their reviews on the net. It's mostly nonsense, as shown over and over again.If you don't have the right gear in your signal chain, from the source, DAC, thru the amp, the cable and headphones to your ears, then the weakest link theory applies. In many cases, the weakest link is unfortunately the listener who has been exposed to too loud and too bassy audio since early teens. But you need each link in the chain to be up to the task. No point in listening low bit-rate mp3s with great equipment. It will only make it sound worse. I tried some youtube audio with the SA5000s, they sounded horrible. Not because the SA5000 has "fast attack and release", because the source is junk. Sony simply makes that more obvious than other more flattering cans.For non-critical listening, that is, you are not trying to fix the mix, there are many choices that will sound pleasing. Sennheiser makes some decent ones. You can ignore the fake experts who claim HD650 is slow. IMHO, some people are just tone-deaf and no amount of technical mumbo-jumbo can cure that. The Sennheiser 5xx and 6xx lines are well-balanced in tone across the spectrum, just a little tighter soundstage and you get used to that. BTW, HD595 is on sale for $149 on Amazon. It's a bargain for what you get out of them. Not everyone can afford $1499 HD800s, and frankly don't need them. On the other hand, some people like the overpriced Grados.As for negatives for the Sony, it's in the implementation. The cable is not detachable. The headband will hurt some heads. The leather wrapped around the metal pieces that go over that head is too thin. It needs more padding.
I've been using this remorefor one month now to control a FHP-4200MP Pioneer Double-DIN Radio/Cass/CD installed at about the 2 o'clock position on the steering wheel of my Toyota Camry XLE It works well and is very convenient. No interuptions regardless of driving conditions. Actually it works as well as the original "card" type remote accompaning the head unit.
This is one of the very best multiplayer for the price. The picture quality is almost (very close) on par with other players that cost 5x. I have Denon 3930ci. The Oppo picture quality is just amazing. BUT you need to use 1080p Monitor and use Oppo at its full resolution up convert to 1080p, to appreciate this wonderful player. You'll see what I am talking about.BE very careful with the DVD media (source), Oppo and 1080P monitors will shows all the flaws of those badly made DVDs (old movies) with no mercy. If you have a very good source, such as DVD that was recorded using Pro Hi Definition cameras (usually printed on the back label), then this player will shine, and very close to Blue ray picture from PS3. However, this is not true HD by any means.For the sound, forget the analog(RCA) channel, it is terrible. Obviously, it is not designed for super HQ audio (not audiophile grade quality), to reduce cost. Use Toslink (Fiber optic) link to the external processor (Receivers) to get the better sound. Then, the quality of the audio depends on the D/A (digital to analog) converter processor of the receiver. Get the D/A 192khz/24 sampling capable converter or receiver. Oppo is capable to produce signal up to 192/24 sampling on audio digital output channel. Other option, you can use HDMI capable Receiver to simplify the HI Performance audio /video cabling.Put some weight on top of the player (Small sand bags) tweak to reduce case vibration, you'll see more details on the picture and sound, it is a very cheap and effective tweak. It is a known tweak in high end audiophile world.BTW, "Pro" quality calibration is a MUST for both the monitor and the Oppo, to get the best result. This also apply for most (or All) Hi Def capable devices.This is the best player for the buck, for people who are waiting for the winner of Blu ray vs HD dvd format war, want to keep their precious DVD collections, and to get the best from available HQ DVD movies.Free HQ HDMI cables (not the cheap one), that is another bonus. No need to spend extra megabucks for monster cable. Digital is digital. Just get more HQ dvd movies, and enjoy.
It fits in the rack and has plenty of sockets! Nice. It works without issues, so far. Been in service aout 1 year now.
This headset is has amazing sound and the mic filters out all background sound. I've used it for everything from gaming to pc to pc calls. My brother bought his own after watching me use it. Its an awesome product for the price.
I tried using it for my cable TV and it just plain hardly ever worked. Bad quality. I gave up and just leave the closet door open to change the channel.
Nowhere did the ad for this printer cartridge state that it was refurbished or that it was low capacity.
I wanted something small that I could toss in my bag and be on my way. This was a perfect fit for my super slim Nikon Coolpix S3000. All of the other bags I tried in the store were too big for it and it would bounce around inside. This was a good fit, and it seems durable enough for everyday use. I like the zipper pouch for extra SD cards, and there is another small compartment where you could fit an extra battery maybe. The belt loop is sewn in place (no velcro there) and I really like the color - it's a nice shade of blue.
For the price the headsets can not be beat, I bought them because I do not like the way the smaller headsets feel on my ears.These fit perfect and the sound quality is very good
The Prism was my first PDA purchase.The Good: The color screen sure looks snazzy, and the system basics are easy to figure out.The Bad: Where is the paper manual??? You would think Handspring could &quot;spring&quot; for the extra paper and give me a print manual. How cheap can they be? I don't want to have to connect online to tech support everytime I have a specific question about some nuance of my PDA! And, when I'm on the road, I've needed a manual several times to figure out some things about the prism. I guess this PDA will help me manage my time eventually, but Handspring sure is making me waste a lot of it initially by having me &quot;hunt&quot; for info.In contrast, my brother bought a TRGpro, and they provided him with a 268-page manual.
Holds the camera, looks very nice. The magnet used for closure is much better than velcro or other methods. A very nice case.
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.
Really well described product that I was worried of ordering online without actually seeing the quality. Belkin is a quality name so felt confident about the purchase. Very good quality surge protector and love the flat head so it can be tucked into a tight area behind a television.
6.56 ft. of Extra THICK cable that sounds great with...Full coverage shielding24K Gold contacts(Not sure they are solid gold. Plugs are usually gold plated.)Low loss Nitrogen Injected Dielectric InsulationDual conductors twisted in a special helical configuration(Does Not say oxygen free)Tough yet flexible jacketIn a Factory Sealed Package!!Notes:These do have those plugs that look like they can be stiff, tight, and troublesome, but they DO plug in and unplug Easily! and fit snug (just right).It was silly of Monster to specify these for iTV. They plug into Any RCA Jacks and work exactly the same as any other stereo audio cables (of the same quality).I got these for $3.99 and FREE Shipping (w Amazon Prime)
Received this product in good condition. Works as expected. Keeps my lap top cooler. My only problem with this product is that the fans are all placed near the back of the cooler. There is 3 fans but I wish the 3nd fan was places a bit more to the front. Over all a good deal. All metal construction won't fall apart. Easily repaired if needed.Update 11-30-12I don't regret purchasing this unit one bit. It is working flawlessly. I am glad i chose a metal cooler rather than one of the ultra cheap plastic coolers. This unit also has an off switch, so if you don't want to leave it run when your computer is at idle you can toggle it off, and then turn it back on when you need it.
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.
I've seen the same size product for a lot more money. I use my camera in my business and this Flash Card is reliable and works very well.
This is the best buy for anyone who's on a budget, looking for a high quality Mp3 player. It is easy to use and set up with ample memory, even for the most eclectic tastes in music. I have everything from Heavy metal to Jazz on mine. The battery life is a little short, but they are rechargeable so it really doesn't matter. Although it is a little bigger than other players, it is light and cheaper. The sound quality is just as good as CD's (if not better) and no songs can get messed up because of greasy fingers, like with CD's. However, when the battery is running extrememly low and you're kinda running &quot;on fumes&quot; then the songs begin to skip, but they really don't get messed up at all, unless the battery is more than like 3/4 empty.
Delivery was fast and the Netbook arrived in excellent condition. The computer performed flawlessly. The interface is great for this type of machine. It is easy for a novice to learn and anyone with computer experience will enjoy the layout. The internet connection was easy to make and with a little practice, the small keyboard proved to be less of a problem than some writers indicated. The Ubuntu OS is transparent and easy to use. The full office suite and all the extra utilities are a plus for this size computer.Overall, I rate this as a great buy and give it 5 stars.
Excellent product, works without any driver or especial software. I have used this drive on windows (2000,xp, vista) and Linux (RedHat), with zero problems, just plug and play. For backups you can use the software that comes with the drive (windows only) and does not need installation, this software uses strong compression and can backup bookmarks, email and your data, of course.
Fast access, lightweight and easy to travel with. Wish it was 7200 RPM but it works for me today! Cannot beat the price that I got it for...and free shipping!
I bought this memory for my very old 2003 Dell Dimension and it worked perfectly. It was well packaged and arrived in a timely manner. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this seller again. Just be sure you know the "exact" memory you need for your computer.
THE SIGNAL WAS TOO WEAK TO BE HEARD BY THE RADIO ON ANY FREQUENCY.GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.
I bought this card to pair up with the new Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and the picture quality is VERY scratchy, BUT i dont know whether to attribute it to this card, my video card, the decoder software or the drivers. To get a sense of what i'm talking about, its like watching a medium quality 600x480 mpeg full screen on a 1280x1024 resolution. you can see all the artifacts around the moving objects. it's watchable - just not what i expected. I should mention that Hauppauge tech support was very friendly and easy to reach.
I have had this speaker system for 7 years. That is a long time to ask for electronics to last, even longer for a pretty cheap set of speakers to still sound good. Amazingly enough, this set has withstood my gaming, turning it up to max while cleaning house, and even my two children snagging and pulling on the wires.Of course, there are some downsides that come with the cost. There are no controls for treble and bass. Oh well, I use the equalizer on my sound card software. The biggest downside is the proprietary connections for the speakers. When one finally dies, that will be it for the system. However, I plan on getting many more years of use out of these.Just like the manufacturer states these are great speakers for 5.1 surround sound gaming. If you are looking for something more for movies or music, you might want to look elsewhere.
I bought these because ear buds won't stay in my ears. They are super light and flexible, so that they don't crack if they get bent a bit. I also found them tolerable to sleep in, although less comfortable for that than padded headphones. The only complaint is the volume control, which is so tiny it's hard to use and impossible to set accurately. I have given up on using it, and next time will replace these with the version without the volume control.
The motion sensor is not very sensitive...about 3 inches. After an hour the LCD turns off. There is no way to disable the auto-turn off feature. I found, that once off it was forgotten. That's a lot of money for a blank picture frame to never be looked at. It needs to stay on - to draw attention so people will &quot;ooh&quot; and &quot;ah&quot; at it.Customer support claimes there is no way to disable it. So I sent it back.
As long as you follow the instructions and load the driver CD before connecting the adaptor, it works great.Only snag I had was my Norton Antivirus s/w prevented the installation without supplying any warnings. Turned off the antivirus s/w, it loaded up and works great!No problems uploading/downloading files to my Moto phone, even when it was in the next room.
I wanted to purchase a SanDisk for an upcoming trip to make sure I have plenty of memory for photos. After doing some research I purchased from this company because of the great price. I also got fast delivery time. I have tried the disk - works fine in my camera. Great company, would definitely do business with them again.
These headphones are pretty well built and the reason I give it 4 stars as there is hardly too much of a difference in sound quality between these and the cheaper PX-100's. The highs arent as airy and open as the lower end Grados I tried though the bass was much better. The supplied hook to park your headphones when not in use is good too. So my hunt for the perfect headphones in this price range continues...
The 90 degree SATA HD connection is the best solution for areas of limited cable space. I use them in all of my computers and also my Windows Home Servers (3).
Worth the price $$. Great build quality and optical glass. Don't buy the cheap ones and you'll see a difference.
This is a nice pack for those of us with the Canon mini printer. I purchased from Amazon because I haven't had any luck finding these in local stores. Provides plenty of prints and the quality is excellent.
Im not an audiophile and i also have impaired hearing in my right ear but let me tell you these headphones are a great buy. I love them and i use them for everything, my computer, ipod, travel, etc... and they also sound amazing. These cans do take awhile to burn in so if your not impressed immediately, use them for a while (id say like 50 hours) then decide if you truly like them or not. One thing that i was extremely curious about at first about these cans were the leakage. I have to say its not as bad as people say it is. If its complete silence, say if your playing games at night and dont want to wake up your girlfriend, it is audible if your listening at a decent volume(above 50%) you will be heard. As for traveling on the train, i keep it around 50% on my ipod and its barely audible to other people. These are fantastic cans and since its only around 100 now a days, you have to at least give it a shot because of the price alone.
Bought it, installed it, worked once, and crashed my computer 5 times before I had to restore to earlier backup to even get it to boot. Junk
I use this card with a Canon PowerShot SD4000IS. It's been working fantastically! Lots of space and when I use the continuous burst mode on the camera (when a series of photos is taken in seconds), the card has absolutely no problem keeping up with each new photograph. Nice!
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE AUTO MASSAGE TOOL.,IT HAS WEIGHT AND STRONG MECHANICAL ACTION.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR MUSCLE WORK.
I was so excited to find this cord at a great price! The shipping was so fast and the cord works great and was exactly what I needed
These are some great multi-purpose cans - especially for this price. Their power draw is acceptable and allows them to be run by portable devices without too much strain. Physically, they are well made and quite comfortable. The 555's are certainly an 'open' design so you can expect a good amount of leakage with the benefit being more accurate sound reproduction.Perceived sound quality will largely depend on how much of an audiophile you are and you favorite music genres. The bass is rolled off a bit and isn't artifically boosted like many cheaper cans. The high end extends a bit farther and provides a nice response.In comparison to the Bose Wave music system (not cans but may be useful for some people) I found that the Bose had a better bass response while the 555's had a more natural rendition of high frequencies.While bad is subjective, I would posit that the bass response isn't bad per se; many users are simply accustomed to lower end systems which artifically boost bass levels. This can always be replicated on your system/receiver if you like the effect.I would say these are probably the best price to performance set of cans you can buy. If you're looking for uber-performance you should be looking at a significantly higher price point. For most people these cans will come as a very pleasant surprise.
I was shocked just to find batteries for such an old phone and this one was cheap and a great product!
Since this item arrived it has improved my workflow beyond belief. I use it both for stills and video white balance checking and so far it has never let me down. Any photographer using digital really should consider getting one. Using RAW (or JPEG with the free plug in) the results are fast, consistant and reliable. I only wish there was a distributer here in the UK!
Case is very attactive and fits the camera great. However it is not very practical. It has no additional storage for extra batteries or memory cards. It does not serve my needs. If all you want is camera protection it is fine.
AS PROMISED THE PICTURE IS FANTASTIC. IT TAKES A WHILE UNTILL IT LOADS UP HOWEVER I DO NOT FIND THAT TO BE BOTHERSOME. YOU DO NEED A HDMI JACK ON YOUR TV OR IT WILL NOT OPERATE. THE ONLY NEGATIVE IS THE REMOTE WHICH I REALLY FIND DIFFICULT TO SEE AND UNTILL YOU START TO MEMORIZE THE BUTTONS ITS TROUBLING. BUYING FROM AMAZON WAS A BREEZE AND SAVED ME A TIDY SUM AND SUBSEQUENTLY A PURCHASED A VIDEO RECEIVER! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
After having people tell me yes I can put a protective lens on my Olympus E-PL1 and others saying no way, I want out on a limb and ordered this one. It fits perfectly. Now I can take pictures without worrying about scratching the lens.
Just bought one of these a few days ago for a big photo scanning project. After having a few installation problems (the plug and play detected that the scanner was a new device, but it couldn't find the installation files on the CD for some reasion, so I had to install it through the &quot;Add Hardware&quot; control panel. Not a big deal, though.)I was a little worried about the quality of the TWAIN driver before I started using it - I've owned an Epson Stylus Photo printer before, and while the quality of the harware is second to none, the software is some of the buggiest and unreliable I've ever used. I must say, however, that the Epson software team did a great job on the TWAIN software - no problems whatsoever, and the automatic pre-scan function when you first connect via TWAIN is a nice little timesaver.As for the scanner itself, I am extremely impressed by the quality and quickness of this thing. Compared to my old UMAX Astra scanner (a great product, by the way), this thing just blows the UMAX away! I am continually amazed how quickly it scans, and I've noticed no problems with the scans themselves (except for matte finish photos, which my other scanner had an even bigger problem with - I guess the light from the scanner reflects in a haphazard pattern, which causes the photos to look like they have a lot of dust on them. The descreening function helps a lot with this, though).Overall a great scanner, and well worth the money.
[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.
Do not let the mediocre spects(contrast 200:1, brightness 150 Cd/m^2) fool you into thinking that this is a cheapo display. Chances are that you will adjust (or use the auto adjust option on the machine) to a less than max values for brightness and contrast. Effectively one should not even notice the narrow range of it's features....Unless of course you had your friend over and read the spects out of the box (I doubt that many people can tell whether brightness is at 120 or 300 Cd/m^2 just from looking at the screen).Running at 1024 X 768 is fine (equivalent to 17 inch CRT without stress). To try to run at higher resolution (1280 X 1024) makes no sense in 14 nor in 15 inch CRTs and barely acceptable in a 17 inch, so why do it in a 14 inch LCD?The viewing angles are more limited vertically. Horizontally, two or three(really close friends or relatives)people should not have any problem seeing the content in the screen...unless there is a big difference in height.In short, at around 160 dollars (after rebate and taxes) is this the best thing you can get. There are no competitors in this range.
It is perfect to carry the laptop on trips, not for a daily use is you do not need to carry lot of things.
I bought this camera about a month ago. It depends what you are looking for in a camera. I wanted one that would be strictly for shooting people like a professional. It has a lot of features that I don't exactly need, but turned out to really enjoy. It takes absolutely excellent photos of animals. I tested it out at a dog park, catching greyhounds running full speed. It froze their action. What I don't like is the way it shoots people. Once you figure the zoom out, it is so clear, that it's unflattering. It's sort of like not the ultra expensive professional camera, and not the point and shoot simple camera. I would definitely recommend it if you want a sharp camera that does a wide variety of shots. It even has a twilight mode that you can shoot when it is near dark.
I purchased this DVD player to replace an old SONY DVD player that was VERY outdated. I'm not sure if the difference in the newer DVD players has me impressed or this bad boy is just the cr&egrave;me of the crop. The features on this DVD player are in-line with today's modern DVD players. The DIVX and SACD built-in features are nice to have for those of you that run across multiple DVD formats within your media library. The instructions were easy to read and follow, the remote could use some enhancing, but who doesn't have a universal remote these days anyway?The most impressive thing about this player is the quality of the picture. I have a Toshiba HD DLP television and the picture is better than anything I have seen to date. It's crisp, clear, and just loosk great. I am still working out some of the setup for my surround sound stereo system but the audio quality seems up to par so far. Lastly, I purchased the black version and this piece of equipment has to be one of the best looking that I have seen. The blue LED display has a very modern and sleek look to it, and the height of the player is just what I needed, it's REAL skinny!If you are looking for a quality, high-end DVD player that looks good, I would highly consider this DVD player. I've had it for about 3 months now and experienced no issues and my TV was already set for 16:9 resolution, so I just plugged it in and was ready to go.
How can you dare showing on Amazon Polaroid 600 Platinum picture when I received the regular 600 Polaroid. Shame on you, never again! I am in Toronto and it would cost me too much money to send them back. It cost me more with shipping and handling and brokage fee than the actual product. Please Amazon get rid of this company or tell them to put the actual picture of the product they sell. What a disappointment! Too bad I cannot rate -zero.
i received this product today so obviously i dont have a lot of use out of it just yet. but then again, i dont usually leave reviews. i'd like to say the quality of this item exceeded my expectations so far. it's actually a piece of metal with three little fans, seemingly the kind you'd find in the back of the desktop enclosure.i've been debating for a while to get a cooler since my powerbook g4 gets pretty darn hot. but so far, my computer's been running for a good 1.5 hours and it is COOL. not warm, but the same temperature it would be if it were OFF. i am amazed.the first thing i noticed when i took it out of the box (which looked like it was from china) was that it was metal. it's not plastic, but pretty sturdy.the second thing is that it has rubber grommets that hold the computer up without scratching it, and so it doesnt contact the bottom.the third... it is QUIET. when you plug it into the usb and flick the on switch, it's so much quieter than the mac's internal fan.i hope it lasts. it seems like it was worth the money. it's funny, but i'd hate to think what it would be like to receive a plastic cooler. or a cooler with only ONE fan. this one has three! it has plenty of room to channel air through. i did plenty of reading of the other coolers.i can think of one downside, however, and it is that the design doesnt accomodate on-the-lap usage. it's built to sit on your desk. oh well. no problem.i gave it 4 stars because i havent put in an endurance test. i figured 4 stars is fair! so far i recommend this product. check out the two pictures i've uploaded. they're the ones that don't look ver professional. but i hope you get the idea.EDIT 2/23/09: the middle fan stopped working, but i dunno if it's because i kept moving it around and broke it myself or because it's a jenky product. :P
-My dad purchased this amp in 2005 to power his new Bose Acoustimass 5 system he got back then. The amp always seemed high end to me. He gave the amp to me for my birthday in 2008 since he wasn't using it. He purchased a Bose 3-2-1 GS system which had its own Amp. His loss in my opinion since this thing sounds great. I had an old 2 channel Sherwood Amp before this one. It was very simple (stereo only, only RCA jacks)and sounded good. The Denon though sounds much better especially once I hooked it up using a Toslink cable. I use it as my music/home theater amp now in my apartment and couldn't be happier. Its only flaw is that its old enough not to have HDMI. Still it sounds very good and has plenty of features to adjust to your liking. Can decode most of the standard 5.1/6.1 surround sound formats except the new loss less HD ones. I have to bit stream DTS/Dolby Digital through the toslink to get all the channels to work [due to toslink/coaxial cable bandwidth limitation], which means the sound is compressed, but I really don't notice the loss in quality. I keep reading that Denon amps have a warm sound to them [mid range is rich/pronounced]. This seems to be true and I like this quality that the amp adds to music. Everything simply sounds great and it will still be a long while before I replace this beauty.[My speakers are: Bose 301 Fronts, JBL Balboa Center, Bose Acoustimass 5 rear {same ones I talked about in the beginning of the review ^_-}.][Note: I am not a Bose fan boy, I just happen to have Bose speakers because that is what my family has given to me in the past. Someday I will buy different speakers but for now I am content with what I have.]
This bag is a good size for rolling one roll of film on a spool, but any more then that and you'll wish you had a larger bag. The zipper gets hung up on the material on the inner bag.
Administrate through a browser, set up a firewall, create a DMZ, direct incoming connections, supports VPNs - what more could you ask for? I heartily recommend this product.
i can hardly wait for a re-fill kit for this product as the cost is somewhat high.
First mp3 product I have owned. I would purchase this product again. The only drawback was that the instruction manual did not come with this product, but it was easy enough to figure out how it operated. I also had a relative who helped with the operation.
I looked at quite a few hubs before purchasing this one. I'm happy to have a quality hub that's powered. I use this primarily to extend all of my devices, as my workstation is a bit far away from my desk. It sits in my IKEA Galant desk cable manager, but is awesome. It powers my Logitech Illuminated Keyboard, Razer Imperator Mouse, Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 receiver, and Nexus One phone without any issue at all. It's smaller than I thought it would be, but that's only an advantage in my mind. The base detaches, allowing the device to lay down flat on its back. The lights are nice and bright, if you're into gaming rigs and flashy lights, this hub is for you.
I was surprised to receive this keyboard and find that it didn't connect to my new Windows notebook computer. It has a PS2 connection, not USB or any other type connection that my notebook accepts. I went back and looked at the description and I don't see anywhere currently where it states what connector it has. Buyer beware!
Hi,This speaker changed the sound concept on my computer. I was using a pair of 20 years old speaker with no amfi. :) (I am cheap:PNow, I've discovered all my mp3s again..I you are not a music guru, this speaker is more than enough for you. + Excellent sound+ cheap+ nice remote+ headphone jack+ logitech- to reach bass control is hardhighly recommended!!
I have done a lot of research on HDTV, cables, and HD-DVDs. I picked a dlp because of its stability, reliability, and beautiful screen. I recieved my TV in a reasonable amount of time, 8 business days, although i had 5 days standard shipping. You can't believe how light this TV is. When i first hooked it up, i thought the TV or cables were bad. Standard cable looks worse on this TV than my old 480i cable tv. But the HD cable and DVDs look awesome. My couch sits about 7 feet from the TV so i thought 56" would be too big even though i read 6.6 ft is optimal to take advantage of the 1080p resolution. Well, i am confirming it is not too close. Perfect!! I am afraid i am going to have to buy a bigger tv in my next house.Overall i would give the TV 5 stars and cable TV 3 stars. It may be worth it to wait until more HD channels come out and you can buy a HD-DVD or blue-ray at a reasonable price and they fix their technology. Regular DVDs look 5x better but looking back, i probably should have waited until the cable for TVs and DVDs caught up to the actual TV's technology.
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.
It's almost what I was looking for. My only complaint is that I had to trim the bottom section in the back in order for the screen to open without pushing against it. I didn't have it installed five minutes and one of the clips used to hold the bottom section in place snapped because of it. Still, it won't open all the way. I'd recommend it, just keep in mind that you'll want to trim it.
If you're buying this, like me, you're having a hard time justifying the extra expense of a B&W and figure, "maybe later I'll get one." After the expense of the camera kit and extras, I had a hard time spending the extra money. And it's fine. It does what it should, it is good glass and after shooting a full holiday weekend I'm very happy with it. The B&Ws are probably better. I've heard it's one of those things you don't get, till you get it. But for the price this is a great little filter. Fit fine on my 14-42mm Olympus kit lens and does the job it's designed for. I would definitely recommend. If you have the extra money for the B&M, go for it, but you won't be disappointed with this. Not for 1/4 the price.
The ZOE DVXL met and exceeded my every expectation. It's a little more expensive than the other controllers I looked at so, I took a chance trying to keep in mind that you usually get what you pay for. This product certainly was worth every penny I paid and I will be purchasing a second unit when I build our next rig for my wife.Power: No batteries are required as it uses your camera's power via the interface cable. This thing really is ready out-of-the-box.My first test drive: I just received mine a couple of days ago. I went out and taped a local hockey game for a test drive and boy, what a difference this controller makes!!! To state the obvious, if you have a tripod with dual pan handles AND if you've been a one-armed-pan-handle-bandit while doing the reach-around-to-operate-your-zoom-and-focus; the ergonomic comfort this device adds to your shooting experience makes it an absolute MUST for your rig. This device indeed adds the luxury of firmly controlling your camera with both hands on the pan handles. It is a very new and comfortable experience for those who've been, in essence, working with one-hand tied behind their back. Besides your right arm getting tired from having to reach around your camera for basic operations, working in this fashion can actually cause undue mechanical stress on your camera and tripod. This may not seem like much of an issue but I have actually ruined a series of cheaper tripods over time operating this way. No more worries on that front because this device is designed to be mounted exactly where these controls should be -- the tripod handle!The Buttons: The middle button (record/pause) and the right button (zoom/focus) are most important to me. The one thing that I would ask for if I were in a design meeting with Bebob is: All three buttons (especially the two mentioned above) could be improved with a stronger tactile feel and perhaps making them a smidge larger/taller. The LEDs are nice and very bright but when you are shooting live action a camera op's attention must in the viewfinder, not the control device. Even if the camera has a status icon in its viewfinder, the operator needs to focus through those icons and on the action. You need the ability to FEEL these buttons. Your eye balls are already in sensory overload with most modern video cameras. I'm sure I'll eventually get used to the lack of feel with these buttons (I hope). This is my experience as a sports videographer and should not impact your decision in purchasing this device. It is a very fine and a very well-engineered component that does exactly what it supposed to do very well.The zoom/focus rate can be controlled by a wheel built-in to the right side of the device. The action on the wheel is very fluid and it is continuously variable as it sends commands to your camera throughout its range.&lt;opinion>Complaints about the zoom being too fast on the slow end of the scale: If your camera's built-in rocker control cannot achieve this, why would you expect an external controller to do any better? I don't believe there's any "bit" stealing going on between the controller and the camera. Reviews of all the other controllers I looked at all feature this-zoom-is-still-too-fast, coupled with the, slight-delay-in-executing-commands, compaint. I've not "noticed" this behavior with my rig. I completely understand both problem spaces. There are times when I do shoot the occasional interview where I wish my camera's zoom would allow me to push and pull hypnotically slow for effect -- but I can't reasonably expect an external controller to make the internal servo motor in my camera perform any better than it was designed to perform. This is prosumer and you get what you pay for at this and any other level of the market.&lt;/opinion>The rocker switch for controlling zoom and focus is large. It is mechanically spring-loaded returning to center while maintaining your last zoom/focus command.The attaching mechanism: Didn't see any photos from that angle anywhere so, that was a mystery.KISS (keep it simple stupid) rules the day here. It is very simple to attach this device to your tripod handle.There are two long threaded bolts each permanently attached to their respective sides of the device. I would estimate their length to be about 4-5 inches. There is a free sliding metal latch-like clamp which is V shaped in the middle. One side of the clamp is permanently anchored to the left bolt while the other side is an open latch. There are two nicely large wheel nuts that ride the two threaded bolts. These two large wheel nuts are really nice and hold the clamp in place on your tripod. Once you install this on your tripod the first time, you'll adjust both the left and right wheel nuts, thereafter; you'll just be messing with the right wheel nut, the nut on the opened side or latch side of the clamp. It's very simple and best of all, quick teardown in less than 1 second! I leave my controller with my camera and NOT the tripod... I don't treat my tripod as delicately as I do my video camera so, no need in placing the controller in any potential harms way.Controller mode switch: The underside of the controller contains a mode switch. Two modes are available:"L" - LANC (Sony and Canon)"X" - Panasonic (DVX + HVX + HMC)Note to Panasonic users: The owner's manual states, "There is no function of the LEDs in the DVX/HVX/HMC Mode!"The cord: One of the things that I was not very attracted to when I was making my purchase of this controller was the fact that it has a spiral cord. Having been a child of the 70's and 80's, I was completely over old analog phone days with the knotted up cords we had with our telephones back then. I was also concerned that I would not like the fact that this cord is permanently attached to the device. I also questioned the length of the cord. In my case, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the length -- it's perfect and with room to spare thanks to it's spiral design. And also thanks to the spiral design, I don't have wires dangling all over my rig waiting for me or someone else to trip over them. I still don't like the fact that it's permanently attached but I'll get over it I'm sure. I'm well past teens now so, I don't think I'll have to worry about twirling this cord through my fingers in long conversations with the current girlfriend resulting in the eventual knotting over time.I love this device and I highly recommend it to anyone with a two handled tripod who does long video shoots where going handheld is impossible.
Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)This digital camera has exceeded my expectations. The screen is large and easy to view. This camera is family friendly since my 5 and 7 year old grandkids have taken great pictures that are in focus. Because the camera is small I can carry it in my purse and have it accessible.
I've only had this one day but, so far so good. It definately seems worth the money. Additionally, a friend of mine own's an i-home clock radio (which is similar) and I like this one better. It has two alarms (so you can set a buzzer or radio backup if you forget your ipod or just have two different times a day your alarm goes off!) which is a very nice feature. The remote doesn't seem to work fine enough. Also, it's nicer lookign than the i-home.My only complaint, so far, is that the nano adaptor does not fit my nano. I do nto know if this is because I have a "new" nano, but it should fit or they shoudl offer one that does.
These headphones are just fine for the average runner.Sound quality: Lows are great but highs are definitely missing. For $20 you get what you pay for here.Fit: They do put a bit of pressure on the ears, but after a few runs, I have forgotten about them.Cord: It coils - I didn't get this from the pics and reviews, but it is almost like a telephone cord, but with much larger loops - this keeps the cord from bouncing all over the place - a great feature!Ambient Sound: These do occlude the ears more than other out-of-the-ear headsets so you do miss some ambient "traffic sounds". I guess this is good or bad depending on how badly you want to hear cars before they hit you...Quality: So far, so good (two weeks ownership). Feel well made and solid.I gave them 4 mainly because I couldn't justify a 5 with the sound quality. However, you are getting what you pay for - frankly this is a very good value - I bet you would have to pay 10 bucks more from another brand to get the same audio quality. I also bet if you spend another 10 bucks for the next model up you'll get the highs that these are missing.--UPDATE-- I've loved these headphones for 2 years, but they finally bit the dust. One ear failed. On the one hand, I got two years of heavy, sweaty, rainy use out of them. On the other hand, I've had a few other headphones that lasted much longer through similar abuse. I pulled apart the headphones in a last ditch effort save them. The speaker housing was caked with corrosion and perhaps... 2 years of dried sweat and ear wax! The culprit was a hair-thin copper wire between the main line and the coil (irreparable because I had pulled apart the diaphragm to get to it). Now, while it seems like 2 years of use isn't bad, I could clearly see how the housing was very "open" to the elements. Perhaps if Sennheiser had used some rubber or otherwise sealed off the speaker compartment, these would still be working.
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-...
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.
Panaflows are known for thier longevity and quiet operation. I was shocked at how quiet the fan is and how much air it moves! There aren't many fans on the market that are quiet, well priced, live long, and move high CFM. I've read reviews of the Panaflow brand and have heard stories of them last 7 - 10 years without getting louder or failing. Remember these have been available for a very long time, used mainly for industrial use.
This item worked great in our cell phones. Makes it easy to transfer photos to the computer.
I pre-ordered this binocular/camera gizmo a few months before it was available, anxious for its release. I got it a few months late, but here are my thoughts. While it's certainly a great idea spotting that unusual bird and snapping a close up photo of it. Unfortunately this particular product is one of those made by the same people who design tippy, shallow beverage holders for cars. Just a little more thinking on the part of the designer would lead to a drink holder that will hold a beverage upright in a moving vehicle. Similar problems with the Meade binocular here. For example: the camera runs by batteries which the instructions recommend you remove each time after you use the camera. Better design would include an on-off switch. Would you buy a battery operated radio if you had to remove the battery after each use?I returned this product for refund, though I do look forward to future revisions. :)
Great buy. Price is right. I wear these ear plugs when jogging. They stay in place and provide really good sound.
I got these for my Gibson Les Paul Axcess and they are great! Very light, precise and smooth. Great feel and awesome look! They have "Grover" embedded on the back because actually Grover manufactures those and many other "machinery" for Gibson and for quite a long time. They are Original items so you can buy them with no fear at all. I strongly recommend to be careful with the original machine heads you want to replace (number of screws) on your Les Paul. You don't want to add another hole there or leave 4 holes uncovered because it would really make a Les Paul beauty look very bad. Mine luckily had Grover regular machine heads, and they have 1 screw so they fit like a glove on my guitar. Would be a great choice if you buy these.
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.
These were exactly what I needed to use on my Cell phone with the tiny keyboard and address book. AND I got 3 for the price of one. Very Good Deal.
It is easy to set up and use. This allowed me to setup a wireless extension for my remote control stereo. I set it up in the garage where my outdoor stereo is and have a great range of use enven when the eye is not visible. It works very well and I highly recommend this product.
FOR PRO ATHLETESVERY ERGONOMIC.BEST SOUND QUALITY.BEST FIT!LAST ONE HAD A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE RIGHT EAR AFTER 2 YEARS.MAYBE BECAUSE IT GOT STRESSED SOMEWHERE.OTHERWISE IT IS THE BEST.NEVER HAD PROBLEM WITH SWEAT DRIPPING ON IT.SO IM GUESSING ITS RESISTANT TO THAT TOO
Excellent bass reproduction on movies. I have not used it on music very much yet, but initial impression is that it does well on bass instruments in tunes where these have been mixed in well. I have a fairly large room (~20'x18') where I have placed the sub woofer and the unit provides more than adequate power for the room.
I thought my printer was just getting old because of the quality of the print outs that had smudges and streaks but it turns out it was just the cartridge. When I installed this toner cartridge, it printed finer quality than, honestly, I've ever seen come out of my printer (a printer I've had for nearly 10 years, I might add). Fantastic quality at a super price.
The best thing I can say about Linksys is their personal support team. They were very helpful when it came to replacing my router which was defective fresh out of the box.... except for the part where I had to pay for the shipping. A year later I wanted to do some advanced stuff like port forwarding and and connecting to my computer remotely. Boy was it a pain to get port forwarding working! In fact I never got it to work so I thought I might need a firmware upgrade. Well this is a huge problem with Linksys! Somehow I got linked to the BEFW11S4 v2/3 firmware upgrade page and did not notice. In my own erroneous fashion I went ahead and installed the wrong firmware, and what is worse is the software has no versioning checking! So I erroneously fried my router. This wrong version even made it such that you cannot set back to factory settings! So I am putting that all behind me and buying a netgear. Be careful when dealing with linksys, I hope you don't get burnt doing firmware upgrades.
Discs work well in an iMac, using 10.6. We'll see how long they last.
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.
I love the style of this case (with a pouch to carry extra battery pack and compact flash disc), however, the velcro latch on the side of the case lost it's &quot;sticking power&quot; after 2 months of use. While I don't believe the camera will fall out of the side that the latch covers, it is still worrysome that it does not hold tight.
There was some mixed reviews for these boxes, so I was a little hesitant to order. When I got them I was very pleased. They were sturdier than I thought they would be. They snapped together in seconds and worked perfectly in the space I needed them for.
I got my Replay TV 20/20 a month ago and would not want to watch TV without it now. I have never tried TiVo so can't directly compare them, the reason I went with Replay was that I don't like the ideas of paying a monthly fee, having my TV watching habits tracked and possibly linked to my name, and having a device that tries to guess what I want to see. I prefer the Replay's idea of giving it keywords to look for.While I thought the live pause would be the most attactive feature, I find I like the on-screen program guide and the extreme ease of scheduling and watching a recording even more.While I've seen several complaints about picture quality, the picture looks fine to me in standard mode, although not quite as good as a direct connection. My biggest complaint is that the picture is not as bright when going through Replay, but adjusting the TV fixes this.I had no significant problems setting it up or using it. The on-screen menus and remote are fine.With all that said, I do have problems with it:Most bothersome, the picture sometimes blacks out for a second or so. I understand this is a common problem.It would be REALLY nice to have a progress indicator for recorded and paused shows.It would be equally nice to be able to search the program listings for a show or actor, without having to set up a &quot;theme channel&quot; and wait to see what gets recorded.It doesn't turn on my cable box if it's off when a recording begins. The Replay knows if there's no signal, so there's no reason it couldn't do this.So far, it's crashed once, mysteriously deleted a recorded show once, and lost all the program listings once. All were quickly and easily corrected (except the lost show), but that's still a high failure rate.I'd highly recommend this product to techno and/or TV addicts like myself. Others might want to wait a year or so until more of the bugs have been worked out. Either way I think it's such a great idea, in a few years personal video recorders will be &quot;must-have&quot; items, like a VCR.
I thought it was only fair to write a review to comment on this remote.Like many people, I was slightly apprehensive to buy this remote even with the great recent deal here on Amazon for the 1000 & RF extender combo. I already had an 880, but really wanted a remote that had a nice touch screen and worked with radio frequency (RF), so I didn't have to worry about my kids holding the remote still while pointing it at all the various devices.If you look at many of these reviews, they are either older ones or recent reviews where people have HAD the remotes for a long period of time. There was a software/firmware update which came out in early February which has taken care of many or all of the issues presented, specifically, the remote pairing with the RF extender, the need to repair if the power goes out, etc.The touchscreen itself has been fine, it also makes use nicely of some hard buttons. The RF extender and IR blasters work well, and the unit is totally customizable to work with your components. I had a small amount of difficulty with getting one macro to work, so I called Logitech and had the best technical support experience I have ever had. Problem was solved with a friendly and knowledgable attitude.Bottom line, if you can get this on sale again, snap it up quickly with the RF extender (if needed), update the software/firmware when you first set it up, and you will be very happy.I have previously owned the Logitech Harmony 880 and several different models of $200-$400 remotes from the Home Theater Master line, and this is definitely a well made, well though out remote. It certainly sounds like previous purchasers got a bad deal as Logitech didn't have all the bugs out, but purchasers at this point are getting a fine model.
This is an excellent product,good brand name and a familiatity with this type of product. It will go to good use!!! Thank you Amazon!
I have 3 issues with this headphones:1. Uncomfortable to wear.2. Bad reception.3. Plastic bracing broke.
Excellent price and fast shipping. I ordered 6 of these on the last order. Thanks Amazon,Joan
This product, created in 2005, and using WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software, is basically obsolete (hence the cheap price) with current computers. It supposedly works with Windows XP and earlier versions (I wouldn't know; I have Vista), but it most definitely does not work with Vista. I spent 6 hours downloading drivers, reinstalling software, searching help blogs, etc., before I finally found a web site that told me quite clearly what the seller should have made abundantly clear: this does not run on Vista.
Seeing some reviews here puzzled me first.The batteries FIRST do need a full charge. Once charged even on NiCADs you should let them run all the way down as new charges only charge as high as the last time. One more reason to chage them fully.Seeing high cost basis is not great so thats why I shop here to comapre and save.Who likes paying a higher price for what your able to get for less when you read , compare then share.
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.
I purchase the Linksys WPC11 Wireless Network PC Card a few weeks ago; this is the second wireless network PC card that I have owned. In all, I must say that I am happier with this network card than my first wireless network card.I am thoroughly satisfied with the stability of the connection and its throughput. In my previous experience with wireless network cards, I had difficulty connecting through walls, and the further I got from the wireless access point my bandwidth dropped markedly. Although I do find that obstacles between my new Linksys card, and the wireless access point does slow my connection minimally, I have not noticed difficulty maintaining a connection. For this I am ecstatic!One thing that I did have trouble with was installing this card. Although I am no networking genius, I do have multiple high-end computing certifications in both networking and programming. Before installing this card, I skimmed through the installation guide and then proceeded to install the PC card and drivers. Following the directions to the T, bad move, caused me to install the wrong driver on my system (Win2K on an HP Pavilion laptop). It was easy for me to solve the installation issue, but I had to reboot my machine, which made the entire process that much longer.In all, I am satisfied with the Linksys WPC11 Wireless Network PC Card's performance, but less than satisfied with the ease of its installation. I definitely recommend this product, but again, watch out for installation troubles. Hope this helps, and good luck.
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.
Works as advertised, I needed longer range and it provided, easy setup, stable connection.
I just purchased one of these clock radios and really like it. You can put a cd in and wake to the track of the cd you want to hear, plus with the two separate alarms, you can set the second alarm to sound with a ramp up tone in case you wouldn't wake up to the music. Great sound for a compact system. Directions are easy to follow, just read them and program the buttons with ease. Plus it also comes with a nature cd with lots of different sounds such as birds and stream sounds. I am thinking of purchasing a second radio for my other room. It can also be programmed with the nap setting to wake you up after so many minutes, and a sleep setting to let you fall asleep to the radio or cd, then it will turn of after the time you set it. Just press a button and a motorized door opens up to insert cd then closes. Dimmer switch on the back to adjust the brightness of the display. Great little system.
I like this very much as it serves dual purpose.To listen to songs as well as hands free to make and receive calls.
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.
I recently purchased a new nano for my fiancee, and one of the e260 for myself. My thought was that I wanted to buy her a nice expensive unit, and I would settle for the less expensive unit. However, it turns out that the e260 is way better than the Nano. I'll break down why, and to be fair there is a couple of things also listed that the Nano does better.THINGS THAT e260 DOES BETTER THAN NANO:1.) e260 can do more- You can play video on the e260 - great for little vacation clips from your camera.2.) e260 screen is bigger, more colorful and brighter3.) e260 battery is replaceble, no need to throw your unit away when the battery dies (since apple ipod would charge too much to send it in and get battery etc).4.) Price per Storage ratio. Nano cost $175 for 2GB, e260 was $140 for 4GB (prices at my purchase time) Thats TWICE AS MUCH for LESS MONEY.5.) e260 is more scratch and break resistant. Built better.6.) e260 has an FM TUNER, you can listen to radio!7.) You cannot use a coupon or coupon code on any Apple products at any store anywhere, you can with e260.8.) e260 has memory card slot, yes you can add even more storage and/or move stuff off/on with a little micro-sd card.9.) Battery charge - you get at least a couple of hours more from full charge out of the e260.10.) Drag and drop your music onto the unit, no need for management software. This means the unit can also be used as a file storage device like a USB drive.THINGS THAT NANO DOES BETTER THAN e260:1.) Nano is slightly thinner.2.) Nano has more accessories on the market, its hard to find them for e260.3.) The scroll wheel of e260 is mechanical, the nano scroll is sort of touch based. Some prefer the mechanical, but the touch based is prefered by me.Its no contest for me, I will never buy IPOD again, you just do not get what you pay for. Really, if there was an IPOD Nano out there with the same features as the e260 and same storage space, apple would charge over $500 for it.
This was a great purchase. I have owned this product for three years and have no complaints. Quickly powers your devices.
I bought this for a trip this summer. I tested out one of the rainsleeves already and it holds up well. It does exactly what the item is described to do. It keeps the water out and off your equipment.
The Canon 85mm 1.8 is one heck of a lens for the money. It's razor sharp, including when it's wide open, and costs a fraction of the price of the 1.4 Canon or Sigma lenses with little loss of speed. The ultrasonic motor is silent and focuses fast and this lens is surprisingly light for a 1.8. On top of that it produces beautiful creamy bokeh. Buy it fast before Canon updates this older model and dramatically raises the price. Other than adding adding IS, which is not all that critical for a 1.8 lens, there is little Canon can do to improve this incredible performer.
Install the hardware but ensure you down load the most current drivers athttp://www.hauppauge.com/pages/support/support_pvr150.htmlWorks like a charm under XP Pro. Don't be concerned about the Media Center instructions, this works under Pro just fine.
THIS IS THE LAST TOSHIBA I'll ever purchase.Toshiba "Customer Support" is useless and tells me there is nothing they can do because it's out of warranty. They said I can either repair it myself and bare the cost or can it--Completely worthless.Purchased this almost 2 years ago AFTER doing extensive research. At the time, the reviews were good but then again the TV was new so people weren't having the problems that many of us are experiencing now.Four days ago the screen went black after a brief flash of the input mode screen upon each attempted start-up. At first, we thought it was maybe just a loose cable, but after putting in a DVD and getting a similar result we came to the conclusion that it was the TV itself. We are still in disbelief that such a new TV would go bad so quickly. The repair shop said it would cost about $200 to fix, which may not sound like much but since we paid around $749 less than two years ago we're a little bent about it.So, if you are considering this TV or any other Toshiba...I would highly recommend looking at other brands instead.
I just purchased a few of these and it was disappointing that it was half the price of what I paid for the whole unit with a couple of these. Overall, it works as described so I only docked it 1 star for the price.
I am a single woman and I live on the ground floor of a condo building. I've got some hearing loss, and even though my 2 dogs would alert me if someone came in while I was asleep, I love having this alarm for extra security during the warm weather months when I crack the window for air. It is LOUD--loud enough for someone who has mild-moderate hearing loss to hear it! It doesn't go off for very long, but it gets the point across.
Great capacity and you can take one photo after another very quickly. Great item.
This is what you get from Sony. Stop complaining about how there isn't enough bass from these headphones. What do you expect... as much bass as you get from 2" tweeters ya idiots? These are quality headphones and I recommend them for just listening or running with the team because they'll never fall off! There's nothing more frustrating than those earbuds that fall out of your ears just sitting in the car! MUST BUY! The price is right!
This is a replacement pen for my Intuos Platinum and it is as comfortable as the original. I had ordered a slim (Classic) pen as replacement but found it uncomfortable. This has a larger grip and I can use it for hours with no discomfort whatsoever.
Best picture we have seen. Have it for three months now and couldn't be happier. Best price anywhere was Amazon and free shipping was great. Had it in 10 days and they set it up on TV stand.
It did nothing when i plugged it into my ipod and computer. Does not Work. Do not waste your dollar. Buy a lottery ticket instead!
Just what I needed to replace the teeny keyboard received with my MAC. Easy to hook up and my MAC recognized it right away.
I've had a slew of uninspiring 19 inch conventional televisions, so this Sony 27 inch is practically perfect in size, picture quality, and function. No, this is no HDTV and when viewing cable and tv shows, you can easily see more graininess and lines than an HDTV if you do a direct comparison, but for a conventional TV, it still is the best that I have seen.The picture is sharp, clear, and lively when you sit close and from afar. Colors are saturated, but not overly so- the result is pleasing to my eyes and I enjoy watching it. The biggest feature in my mind is the 16:9 mode. This mode allows the TV to use all of its resolution for widescreen viewing, making it a mini 25-26&quot; widescreen. In this mode, I cannot see any lines and the picture is clean and vivid. Watching widescreen DVDs in this mode is so rich and clean- I cannot describe it- I swear it is close to HDTV, but in tiny form, but the clarity and resolution are still very high- Finding Nemo is very sharp and there are no lines visible to my eyes.There are some downsides that I have noticed- Even though this is a flatscreen, the glass has some distortions and lines are not perfectly straight. This is normal in all tubed TVs. Also, for this basic model, the 16:9 mode is activated in a menu so it takes like five button presses to get to turn it on. The sound quality is improved, but you still need a surround system to get full sound. As another reviewer has said, to turn off the TV sound (to use your own surround sound), you have to go through a menu. I think the more expensive versions have direct buttons for these features.Dudes, you know how important a TV is when you get home and just want to veg- HDTV is great, but costly and not really ready for anything other than basic TV channels and DVDs. If you are watching regular non HDTV channels on an HDTV, you will need a 34&quot; widescreen to get the same conventional 27&quot; picture. For the price, I'd rather get this TV now and wait for HDTV when it matures (in about 2006). The 27 inch TV is perfect for a small apartment or a large bedroom. At a viewing distance of 6-7 feet, it feels intimate, but not &quot;large.&quot; This TV is the cream of the crop in its class and provides entertainment without digging a large HDTV hole in your wallet.
Great Price, works as it should. It allows you to place a keyboard or mouse farther than the original cable allows.
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my 16 year old daughter so she could listen to her IPod via the speakers. It looks great, but she was unable to raise/lower the volume either by the remote or by using the controls directly on the speaker unit itself. When the IPod was placed in the docking station it came out so low that she could hardly hear it. Nothing she did could adjust the audio level.Just in case there was an issue with her IPod we had a friend of hers bring her IPod over and the results were the same.The best part of this item was Amazon's return policy. No hassle or fuss and she's looking at another system to use her IPod with.
Does what it is supposed to, no scratches so far. Pull out is nice for DVD's in the car.
One of the few products I've purchased that worked seamlessly with WindowsXP.
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'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.
I am very happy with this purchase. I have been using this transcription kit for one week and have had no problems at all. Installation and setup were a breeze, and it does exactly what I want it to do: play .wav files through a USB connection, start/stop with foot pedals, can slow down or speed up the speed of the .wav file. I give it five stars with absolutely no reservation, and I'm very glad I purchased it in spite of some of the previous negative reviews.
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!
This product works great! I read some of the negative statements and was a little reluctant to purchase it...but when I came across it at BJ's for $89 (after rebate) I figured I'd give it a try. Some of the negatives I've read was that you could only print on top and bottom of the cd or dvd...NOT TRUE!! Use your heads people. If you wish to print on the left or right middle of the cd (eg: a compact disc logo) simply import the graphic you want to use...rotate it so that after it prints the logo will be upright when the disc is turned to the left or right....then simply print on the top and bottom of the disc keeping the logo to the left or right depending on which side you want it. It's very easy to do. The templates and print options included in the software gives you almost unlimited options...you just need to use your head. After searching the net i was able to find cartriges in bundles of ten for $58. (5.80 a cartridge) @20 CDs per cartridge the cost is a mere 29 cents per cd or dvd. Not bad considering the professional results. You can also mix colors (not on the same line) if you're patient enough to print one line, change cartridge, then print another line. The unit needs a fairly smooth surface for best results...and quite frankly..the bare silver cd's look the best, even though it print on Memorex DVDs that are not completly smooth and have the memorex logo on them. Don't condem a product because you fail to follow directions. The Casio CW-75 does what it advertises and does it well...if you shop around it's cost effective..and if you have some patience and foresight you can get this to print almost any label you want on any part of the disc. Great Job Casio.
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)
After a great deal of research, I decided to purchase a DI-714 for my home network. Unfortunately, when it arrived, it did not live up to the promises made in its behalf.I run Linux on most of my computers, and therefore, wanted a wireless broadband router compatible with Linux. For whatever reason, the DI-714 would only allow me to access its administratiive functions via a Windows computer. I need to clone the MAC address of my network card to the router in order to connect to my cable modem. Here again, the DI-714 failed to &quot;remember&quot; the new MAC address. I eventually found out that my unit wouldn't even allow me to change the admin password.The last straw broke when I found out that, rather than the advertised wireless range of 300 feet, I could only get about 3 feet of wireless range of any kind. Even after upgrading to the latest firmware version (that actually worked, I was surprised.) these problems remained. I eventually returned my DI-714 and bought a newer D-Link DI-614+. The DI-614+ does everything that the 714 couldn't, or wouldn't, except allowing a backup modem connection (the 614+ lacks that feature.) In all other respects, the DI-614+ is superior to the 714. Its wireless connection is capable of 22 Mbps, its firewall is much more advanced than the 714's firewall, and it allows filtering of individual websites or keywords for &quot;parental control.&quot; If your looking for a wireless broadband router, get the 614+ and steer clear of the DI-714, you'll be pleased that you did!
I have had the e310 for about a month, a Palm convert. No major complaints so far. Compact size, decent battery life, nice screen. Great price with rebate. Would love to have a CF slot, but for me not worth the ... extra [money]. The directional keypad is pretty (inexpensive), certainly no good for games. I've had very few lockups or crashes and have only run into one compatibility issue with a medical product called PediSuite. Otherwise I have had no problems. Sound quality of mp3's is very good with headphones, although the battery life is a little short for this to be useful for anything but an occasional song to pass time.
[...] 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.
This product is easy to use. Install software, plug into usb port, attach cameras and your'e ready to go. I didn't want an expensive dvr system and this was perfect.
I purchased the Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator Earphones beacuse I had several upcoming flights. I had flown with the factory Ipod earphones with the Ipod at full volume and could still barely haer. With the ER6i, I actually had the volume as low as possible on the airplane and could still hear the music with great clarity. These earphones are a great buy for anyone who travels
I fish on a sandpit that has some silt. I've tried the NorCross Hawkeye F33P and couldn't get a depth reading no matter what the sensitivity it was set at. I can hear the telltale sensor clicking which is an indication its working. It does give readings from a 5 gallon bucket that are incorrect as the manual says it will. It appears to be working. I've tried to return it to Amazon but I get an error which I can't correct to get return instructions. Luckily my old Heathkit fish spotter still works. The F33P can't compete with 40 yr old technology of the Heathkit. Last time a looked you get one of these on ebay for $15. Glad this thing worked for other people...but as far as I'm concerned it's junk and I'll give any future purchases with Amazon more consideration because it's hard to get hold of a real person. I found one number on the internet but I think it's a phishing deal (866-216-1072). Once you give them your email and password you're s______.I found NorCross is more than willing to work with you but their suggestions didn't help. Other people had experienced problems getting the F33P to work with silted lake bottoms so I returned it to Amazon. (The manufacturer said the F33P had worked in many lake conditions and thought it might be defective but said I could only get a refund from Amazon if they didn't fix the problem. I only had 30 days with that option.) After finding out the reason I couldn't clear an error on quantity was that parts of the Amazon return page do not show up when ActiveX components are disbled, I was able get the necessary return labels etc. There really was no way to tell the whole page wasn't showing up just an unclearable error...I guess I'll start looking for another light weight fish finder...
These are great headphones for the active person. I use them all the time when exercising or doing yard work. They have been accidentally pulled off my head quite a few times and have not broke and the wires have not torn. The sound quality is not bad but it isn't perfect. You shouldn't be getting these headphones anyways if you wanted perfect since that's not what they are meant for. The only improvement I would give these headphones is an optional clothing attachment on the wire so that the wire doesn't flop around when you are doing things. I jury-rigged a safety pin with a twist tie on the wire so I could pin it to my shirt and that seems to work fine. They worked so well for me I bought my wife a set for when she works out and she liked them a lot.
It is everything as advertised. More importantly, it supports IPSec now. I can use it for VPN. Simple to use, easy to configure, and yet so cheap. It comes with proxy, DHCP and firewall plus 4 10/100 full-duplex switched ports. A must have for DSL or cable modem users. I strongly recommend it.
Upon recieving this unit I noticed that the case appeared to be sealed. I was going to purchase a seprate battery so I had a backup when not near AC power or a computer.Any battery replacement has to be done by the factory. This is a horrible alternative and puts this unit at the bottom of my list.Who wants to send in a device to the factory for something this simple. Unless you are willing to put up with not having your unit for a period of time, paying shipping, paying the service charge, and not having a backup on hand, do not buy this.
I would strongly advise against purchasing this item. I just bought one and spent nearly five hours trying to get it working. That includes 1.5 hours on the phone with a Linksys representative. When he said I had to reformat my hard drive, I terminated that conversation.Then I tried email support. After following two or three links they sent me, which essentially had me repeat what I had done over the phone, I gave up.Then I got a call from Linksys and spent another 45 minutes with a representative. In the end he said he couldn't make it work on my computer and I should return the item.I have used this same computer with a "generic" USB wifi stick for over a year. After the representative gave up, I borrowed a D-Link wifi and installed it without any problem.
the trv19 is the lowest priced camcorder in the trv19/22/33 family. still, this is a camcorder that has a very nice feature set.pros:- compact design, light weight.- larger size CCD should provides better low-light performance.- miniDV media is widely supported.- great connectivity options: firewire, USB, S-video, headphone, mic input, etc.- carl zeiss lens.- 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 can only record stills at 640 x 480 on tape; memory stick not supported!- 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.- black and white viewfinder.- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.if you're looking for a camcorder and still capability is not important, this camcorder should be on your short list. if you want still capability, skip this camcorder and consider the trv33, pc-105, or the panasonic gs70 (top pick for me).i myself have a dedicated digital camera to complement my camcorder but i still want still capability of at least 1 megapixel. you just never know when you might need to take a still picture and you've left your digital camera back in the car/hotel room/house. capturing still pics on DV tape just does not cut it unless all you want to do is post it on the web. if you want to print out your picture, you'll be disappointed.all in all, the trv19 is a nice camcorder. just don't expect it to do what it wasn't designed to. cheers.
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.
This GPS navigation system from Garmin is the best I have ever tried or used. it has alot of features that you'd never imagine something that small could have that much equiped. with the bluetooth connectivity where you can pickup calls and use the built in speakers just made it for me. over all, worth every penny.
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.
It is a very nice backpack there is a lot of space there; three(+) compartment, all your papers, your laptop and lunch can be there without touching each other. Two things that I do not like and do not make this backpak the perfect one for me. 1. I would prefer to have a water bottle holder instead of one of the pocket on the side(specially in Florida), using the backpack I saw that I needed it. 2. The front pocket is big enough to put anything in it but it is kind of separate from the backpack so it is always a problem to take it from the lockers because it always get stuck and you have to be very careful to no damage it.Overall this is a very nice backpack.
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 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.
I used this in a Canon SD1300IS. The size allows for a large amout of clear pictures.
i bought this camera for its size, battery life, and mp4 movie recording. on those fronts, it doesn't disappoint at all. it's incredibly pocketable, without totally sacrificing on features. in fact the feature set is pretty amazing. you can read editorial reviews for that... but here's a summary of pros and cons for me:proscompactness (extremely pocketable, even in tighter-fitting jeans)battery life, i didn't really push it to the limits so i don't know what those limits are (i never ran out of battery though)movie shooting, super easy to use and the anti-shake helps mitigate the small movements your hand makesconslow light shooting... low light photo performance is not very goodthe wrist strap is too short to wear on my wrist while shooting (i'm a 6' male), given the position of its attachment to the camera.macro range is limited to like 6", which isn't so greata lot of people complain about the image quality (i thought was very good in brightly lit conditions), but if you're a hardcore photographer, i don't think you will be placing high priorities on compactness, since you probably have lots of other photo equipment you carry, so such people probably won't be reading this review anyway.having said all that, i found a great deal on casio's z850 and returned my s600. z850 has better macro and better low light shooting. i miss the s600 quite a bit though, and i find that the thicker z850 is not as great a fit in a jeans pocket. i would have been happy keeping the s600.
An excellent inexpensive (not cheap) printer. Being a techno-idiot, I need stuff that knows what it's doing. It was the first program download into our first, recently purchased computer. (A Dell laptop.) It was incredibly easy; the large, poster-sized instruction page was simple and walked me through the set-up.The first printing was an excercize of terror. It wasn't exactly noisy, it just made strange sounds. The result was astonishing for a $100 dollar printer: 16 pages of text intersparsed with small color photos, printed on some old typing paper that was laying around. The next task, the tiny diamond-point print on a tax form, came out perfectly.We haven't tried photocopying yet, but for what we've asked from it so far and for its price, this little printer does the job.
This littel card holds so much junk, Don't know if i will ever fill it up and it is so fast!!! WOW I ordered 2, picture any one, Thanks.
Not top-of-the-line, but in the birding world top-of-the-line starts at around $1,500 U.S. However, if you are looking for well constructed glasses that you can take anywhere into the field I would get these.Great especially for beginning birders and wildlife observers on a tight budget. I also have a pair of Leupold WindRiver Pinnacles, and another pair of Leupold Olympics and although they cost more, especially the Pinnacles, they are not quite as sharp as the Ranger SRTs. Construction-wise the SRT is made like a tank, and you won't worry about dings and dust.I actually bought a pair of SRT's for my son to use in his college field work, and regrettably did a simple focus and sharpness comparison (the business card taped to a distant wall test) to my Leupold's. Fortunately, I got the Leupold's at an aggressive sale price so it didn't hurt as much, but if you paid list, you could spend twice as much and not get as good as the SRT.
This is a light weight hikers pod, doesn't work well with a heavy slr or heavy large camera, but it is the rave for the small lightweight digital cameras....... it's all the pod you need for a small lightweight videocam or digicam. Works great.
About 9 months ago, I discovered the sport of Geocaching. I started out with a Magellan Explorist 200, and was amazed at how well a small device could track your position and find remote locations.Soon I was ready to move up to a more sophisticated GPSr with connectivity to my computer to load the waypoints, etc. A fellow geocacher recommended the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx as one of the best available - so I ordered one in April 2006.From the start I was not impressed with the tracking stability with the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. The display "walks" while you are standing still. Sure, most GPSr's will do this to some extent, but the 60CSx goes nuts. I upgraded my firmware on the Garmin 60CSx a couple times, the last time as recently as Dec 2006 - with no improvement. It does work, but you will get a bit more exercise finding a cache when you are chasing around and around trying to zero in on your target.I need basic functionality, not marginal performance with lots and lots of bells and whistles. I need a handheld GPSr to find caches, and I occasionally use it to find an address.So I bought a Magellan Explorist 500. I was ready to sell the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx, but first I had to be sure of the performance differences. I tried my Garmin 60CSx and a Magellan Explorist 500 side by side while Geocaching. I tried it in the open and under a thick, dense canopy of trees. Both picked up a good signal under these conditions and led me to within 30 feet of the target cache, but the 60CSx started dancing me around the cache - while the Explorist 500 pointed me straight at the cache and was accurate within 4 feet!! The Explorist was consistent and didn't "walk" very much- and was much more stable. The result was spending a lot less time shrub hunting and more time finding caches.I have scrutinized the performance of my Explorist daily while caching in the last couple of weeks, and it has consistently performed amazingly well! Sure the computer software is not as intuitive as it could be, but I figured it out - and so will you. The bottom line is how well the GPSr performs in the field.Garmin can brag about the sensitivity of the 60CSx, but Magellan has had the same or better sensitivity for several years. Garmin just has a much better marketing department - a lesson that Magellan could learn.Compare with other GPSr units if you like before you buy the Explorist 500, but I already have. I compared one of the top portable Garmin products with the much less expensive Magellan Explorist 500 and was very surprised at the results. So, do yourself a favor by getting the Explorist. You won't be sorry.
I sent this back the very same day, I thought it was a retractable cord earbud. It may be a good product but it wasn't what i was looking for
I did a lot of research before purchasing a wireless router and this seemed to be the best option for me. It sounded simple to install and I don't have a complicated system: One desktop and one labtop with compatible OS, one multi-function printer and one cable modem.Well, I'm not a techie, but I'm by no means a novice. AND, this was just impossible for me to install. It ws impossible for my boyfriend to install. The manual, CD and web site did not help. Linksys' Customer Service was appalling. They passed the buck on to any/every other source (ISP, hardware vendor, etc.), who passed it on in return. We finally had to have a friend who works in IT come and install it, and even HE had issues.We finally got it set up and ironed out the (MANY!) kinks that developed when we installed the free firewall.Now, I have to say that it's fantastic. I can take the laptop upstairs, outside, etc. and the internet/printing connection is still really fast. My system is virtually &quot;invisible&quot; to outside sources thanks to a great firewall. It's great to be able to share files. It's a lot cheaper and much more convenient than other options I'd investigated.Bottom-line, I'd recommend this product IF you know what you're doing (or can pay/cajole someone with IT experience to set it up for you). If you don't, I'd look elsewhere.
Great LCD monitor. Even works well on an old analog video cardat lower than native resolutions.
After downloading Windows SP3, my dvd-rom drive no longer worked. I spent hours online with an "expert" from Microsoft trying to fix the problem. My time is worth more so I splurged and purchased the Targus DVD/CD-ROM drive. I plugged it into the usb port and it was ready for use! I had read one of the other reviews on Amazon (a one star review) that said the tray was flimsy. The tray on my internal drive is flimsy too so I figured how bad could it be? To my surprise, this product is well made and feels very solid. The tray is better quality than my internal DVD drive. Don't even hesitate to buy this product. You'll be happy you did. By the way, I'm still working with Microsoft on fixing my problem. They even admit that it has nothing to do with my hardware.
The best KVM switch for the money. It is no frills (i.e., VGA connection- no DVI, no audio input, video, etc) However, if you want to share a keyboard, mouse, and monitor between two machines, this switch will make you more than happy.
I got this for my birthday 2 weeks and 1 year ago (just outside the warranty period). Luckily for me, it was a gift, so I didn't have to pay for this piece of fine craftmanship. Anyway, after over an hour of tearing this thing apart, I finally found the bulb. Can you believe it? The problem is, as it has already been stated in older comments, the bulb is not replaceable. It's actually attached to a circuitry board (the one that is below the sticky cover) on the bottom side. It is easy enough to take off, so why can't they send a replacement part? Why do they have you send it back in? My theory is that they receive your scanner back at their factory, and then they switch out the old part with a new one, put it in a brand new box, and resell it. Talk about a way to make a profit. It's too bad that the geniuses behind this plan didn't think about how mad their customers would get about it. I will never use Microtek again, as long as I live.
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.
This is a commodity we purchase frequently. We gave up on the false illusion of saving money by using refurbished cartridges because of poor quality image results. We now only buy new HP toner cartridges in retail packaging. This vendor had a good price and shipped on-time. The box that arrived looked exactly like the picture and the toner cartridge was brand new.
I received this item with a dual core AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2GHz "Windsor" CPU instead of the advertised single core 3500+. There was no indication of this on the box or any of the documentation, hence a free "bonus". Your experience may differ, but I was gratified by the unexpected value.This computer is quite small, strikingly so considering it resembles a full sized personal computer on the inside. The motherboard provides a PCI slot (albeit, a low profile one) and the case accommodates full sized drives. Almost all possibilities for upgrade have already been utilized. There remains one more free RAM slot permitting a recommended upgrade to 1GB. I chose to replace the PCI modem occupying the sole slot with a dedicated graphics card. The onboard nVidia 6150LE GPU is somewhat lacking in performance capabilities, and it steals onboard RAM. The DVD drive provides all currently available mainstream recording functionality, and the 200GB hard drive is connected to the system via SATA. I had some initial concern due to the CPU's cooling solution. The CPU carries a passive heatsink with an 80MM fan slightly above it, mounted to a plastic carrier inside the case. This may have the effect of blowing hot air all over the surface of the motherboard. However, in practice the system does not get very warm at all, probably due to the low-power high-efficiency version of the 90nm Windsor core used.This system has many integrated functions that consumers expect to find in modern desktop computers. Internal memory card readers, 802.11g wireless adapter, and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 are all part of the included package. Curiously though, a system billed as a Media Center such as this happens to lack a TV tuner. The documentation suggests adding this as an external device due to the lack of internal space. The 802.11g wireless adapter requires an antenna (provided) be sticky-taped onto the computer externally. The included mouse is of the roller ball variety (as opposed to a more modern optical version). Speakers are not part of the package. All of these are things to be aware of when planning a place for this computer in your home.Upon first boot-up the user is confronted with many messages and there are several possibly unwanted applications that have been preloaded to the hard disk. Hewlett-Packard does not include an OEM Windows installation CD with this system. This prevents a clean install of the operating system only. The utility software onboard offers the opportunity to create a 3 DVD restore set, however this is only used for a full system restore back to original condition and not for installing Microsoft Windows alone.This computer is labeled as Windows Vista Capable. After a full re-installation from a prerelease version of Windows Vista, performance on this PC is well above satisfactory. The Vista System Experience index reaches nearly a 5 in every category except for gaming graphics. This computer would be ideal for fulfilling possible uses as a media playback device, personal productivity machine, or Internet browsing workhorse. Its small size lends well to small, confined spaces, although the user should be sure to provide plenty of adequate ventilation. Overall I give this system 4 out of 5 stars due to excellence in its intended purpose despite missing features or items many might consider essential.
I bought this item along with the Belkin Protective Screen Overlays for iPod 5G, 5.5G (Clear). I placed the overlay onto the front of my 30gb video iPod, and placed the iPod inside the case. As I don't use belt clips I simply discarded it and cut the knob off the back of the case. As I don't carry my Ipod in my hand over hard surfaces I don't worry about dropping it and the case coming open. I carry it in a pocket. The reason I bought this case is because the screen protector in my Speck rubberized case would no longer stay in place. This was a perfect solution for me. My only initial concern was that the case is so satiny smooth that it would be easy to slip out of my hand, but like I said, I don't handle it over hard surfaces, and I handle it very deliberately. I've never, ever dropped it, and I've had it for a few years now. However, as I write this review, I notice that the wrong picture is now displayed for this item. That needs to be fixed, Amazon.
I had been waiting for the Zaurus for months - the idea of having a full computer in the form factor of a PDA was just too tempting...I got one as soon as they were available, and I was immediately taken by it. The unit is sleek, light, fast (for a PDA) and does all you would expect from a PDA - and much more.The most obvious innovation is the little keyboard available by sliding the bottom cover of the unit. Especially for the novice that has little experience with handwriting recognition that by itself is an enormous boon.Everything else about the unit is really excellent: the cradle, the software, the screen, the performance in general.Writing software for the Zaurus is easy, and there are a number of developers writing software and sharing it. In general, the Zaurus has been accepted very favorably by the open source community, so that you are likely to enjoy more freedom of choice in software than you would have with other PDAs.The only real downside I found was the synchronization software developed by Trolltech and Intellisynch. I had real problems getting both to do their job, with Trolltech's Qtopia desktop personal not working at all (I was told it was a version mismatch with my setup - am I expected to fix that?) and Intellisynch's software generating lots of duplicate entries in calendar and contact list.Unfortunately, neither software is open-sourced, so that it might take a long time to get a version that really works for me.All in all: great unit, let's hope the desktop software is developed in the same direction.
I just love this little camera. I've always loved things in miniature and this lovely little thing takes wonderful pics.
This is worthless, do not purchase. I bought this since my I-Pod FM device crapped out and didn't feel like dropping $50 on a new one. I have a CD player with FM that works fine, but is a bit bulky so I wanted something smaller. This is not it. Reception sucks and I don't think a single station comes through. Not worth the effort and cost to return either. You have been warned!!!
I am very pleased with the photos I've taken with the camera. The main reason I purchased the camera was that it has a 10X optical zoom,which I was unable to find in other cameras this size. The photos are clear, and the camera is easy to use. My only complaint is in regard to taking motion pictures with the camera. After taking some home movies, I was unable to play them back on the computer, and I was unable to burn them to a disc. After a number of hours on the phone with both Dell and Panasonic Customer Service, I was informed by the Panasonic Customer Service employee that the camera is not compatible with Windows Vista. I don't recall reading this prior to purchasing the camera, and it never occurred to me that compatibility would be an issue. I was finally able to burn the motion pictures to a disc by copying the files so the movies were ultimately burned as individual files, not as a continuous motion picture as I had hoped for. When I attempted to use the Windows DVD Maker and Movie Maker programs, I got error messages. I am hoping that as Microsoft continues to make upgrades to Vista,this compatibility issue will be resolved. Therefore, I would highly recommend the camera for taking high-quality photos, but if you want to make movies, it might be wise to buy a camcorder.
I have had these binoculars for over 5 years and they still are as new. Amazing quality, Canon optics are top-notch. These binoculars are a must for all my trips.
I did some reading beforehand, but this device was easy to set up for broadband connection sharing and hot sync. Here's what I was using:* Windows PC, SP I* Cable Modem* Verizon Treo 650I found the instructions for "Reverse DUN" on the Palm Addict web site. I won't duplicate step by step instructions here, but this is what it takes at a high level:* Install BT Adaptor* Cange PC's LAN settings to be shared* Pair Treo and PC* Configure new BT trusted device on Treo* Switch Treo to use new BT connection for network* Have PC allow Treo to connect* Fire up Blazer and go!This is set up under the "Network" profile. You have to run the wizzard twice - once for what service the computer will provide and once for specifying that the Treo will be using the service. The wizzard makes it very easy to accomplish this.I have read where it is recommended that you set up network sharing prior to hot sync. I don't know that this is a hard requirement, but I did it this way with no problem.Setting up hot sync afterward was easy as the Treo bluetooth set up actually guides you through this quite well. I did notice that performing hot sync this way is considerably slower.So, after all was said and done, I'm sitting downstairs in the living room surfing the wireless web while using the broadband internet connection on my PC upstairs. Here's the best part - the only cost to surf this way is the one-time price of the Linksys adaptor.
Haven't had any problems with any of the items in bundle. The case is awesome to handle, and the electrical components work fine. Not to mention, this entire bundle was cheaper than buying just the Creative Labs wall charger.
earphones are of very poor quality and I will not use them because they sound very scratchy and very hard to hear out of, very poor all around.
This is a very good cleaner. It is very easy to use and doesn't require very much. Just spray a bit on and wipe down with the cloth. It is very quick.
The remote extender allowed me to move our cable box, stereo receiver, dvd player and other controls in an existing closet completely out of sight. Installation was ridiculously simple and the unit works flawlessly with our Brighthouse "cable box". Some of the others reviews stated a problem with the cable control box and I noted in the instructions a switch on the receiver to change frequency but I didn't even have to mess with that! I simply charged the included battery and popped it in. I am thinking of picking up another one just so I can hide more equipment for installations upstairs.
Very good weather radio that does exactly what it's supposed to do. My only complaint is you can't program specific events you want to be alerted to. This radio alerts all warnings and even watches in the programmed area. If you only want to be alerted to tornado warnings, you must step up to the WR-300. I think Midland should be more clear on this in their product description.
I purchased this product, and I'm overall very satisfied with it. I purchased this model with the intention of pairing it's 1080p output and standard DVD-upconversion with my Sony KDS-50A2000. My intention was to get a DVD player that would allow me to enjoy my Standard-DVD movies on my HDTV until the new HD Video format war is decided.The picture quality of the Oppo DV-918HD is noticeably better than my older Samsung progressive scan DVD/VHS combo player. This is especially noticeable in opening credit graphics, which were best described as "furry" before. However, after plugging the HDMI output into the TV and an optical Toslink cable into my receiver I was perplexed to see that I was getting a 2-channel mixdown of the 5.1 audio.After searching the manual for any clues I found a little note, "Due to copy-control restrictions and bandwidth limitation, full resolution audio output from DVD-audio or SACD cannot be sent through the coaxial or optical digital audio output." The upshot is if you do not have an AV receiver that has HDMI input/output you will have to run the multichannel analog outputs from the DV-981HD into the multichannel input on your receiver to get the full 5.1 audio signal. After connecting the analog connectors I was able to enjoy the full 5.1 audio signal, but setting the receiver to multichannel bypasses any of the special surround modes offered, annoying but not a deal killer.
I love my Digimemo and this leather case is a perfect fit to protect the notepad and keep my other information together.
This product was terrible!! Wouldn't charge, wasn't compatible with my computer as it stated it was. Sent it back for full refund.
I bought this antenna to replace a Terk tower antenna I had in my office that wasn't able to pick up AM stations very well. It turned out that I was MUCH better off with the tower. This thing didn't pick the AM stations well at all. I immediately returned this thing and went back to the tower.
If I'd had any idea that they'd rigged this printer to be *completely unable to print* when even one of their 4 separate ink cartridges (3 color, 1 "black") is out of ink, I would never have purchased the printer, and I'm now forced to waste all kinds of ink in order to dispose of the equipment (likely through a window).Seeing here how many other people are indignant about the same issue, it amazes me that Epson won't revise their software to reverse their transparently immoral method of fully securing your cash. The tech on the phone explained to me that the reason it can't even print in greyscale or black if one of the colors is out of ink is that it can't make a "true black" without all the colors. I explained that whether or not my document was of truest black print quality was of little importance to me since I was attempting to print homework crucial for inclusion/consideration in my final grade. College credits aren't cheap, but Epson is.I am MORE than sure that they are in a position to revise their printer drivers to accomplish what we all expected to be available -- printing regardless of the availability of every single color -- since the way they have it rigged NOW is what is non-standard, and surely layered onto the product. What I actually expected when I called, was that they would have a back door built in, something they could talk me through utilizing so that I could get my document printed, and not lose points on my grade. Really, my life shouldn't be so directly affected by such a cheeseball and unnecessary tactic, as to lose GPA points by not being able to have my homework delivered at the appointed time, when I'm looking right at a working printer with plenty of ink that could have done the job perfectly well. I was truly stunned to discover their awful truth. Epson surely has its priorities in order, and customers are nowhere near the top of the list.I will absolutely refuse to ever buy another Epson product, on behalf of myself or of any business with which I am or will be affiliated in the future. I will not reward bad behavior, and this is blatant abuse of innocent consumers. Innocent of tactics that could not possibly have been foreseen, and cannot possibly be justified. Absolutely parasitic.
I've used many different earbuds. These last at least a few months and have decent bass response for $10. I keep buying them over and over again over the years as I've found nothing in this price range that compares to the durability and sound quality.
The package arrived on time. I already used during Winter holidays and could store more than 1,500 photos and still had space for more.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MODEL. Even grabs satelites in garages & under bridges. Easy to set up, brite, good volume. Can stick it lo on the windshield without blocking traffic. Amazon's price beat the big box stores by hundreds.
This is the fastest card yet as of March 28, 2005. Using the data collected at: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.asp in the CF Database. I was able to make a more informed decision. I had my heart set on the Hitachi Microdrive 3GB when initially purchasing my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 350D. However, after reviewing the results of the write speed tests, I immediately switched to the San Disc Extreme III. For my camera write speed using this CF is 4.888MB/sec JPEG and 6.263MB/sec RAW compared to the Hitachi Microdrive 6GB 3.466MB/sec JPEG and 4.584MB/sec RAW. Check out Rob Galbraith site to help sift through the confusion of which CF Card to purchase for your camera
It works great in my 10mp digital camera. Amazing that my first pc had an 10gb hard drive, and here is 8gigs the size of a postage stamp.It works, and I haven't encountered any corrupt images yet.
Excellent MP4 Player. I was more than happy with it. It arrived quickly too.
my friend was using this amp on his two 10" square kickers and it worked fine but by the time i hooked it up on my rockford fosgate which are two 12" p3 the amp worked for about 5min then went bad it couldnt handle the rms and the watts so the amp went bad and made my system sound bad so this is good amp for smalls low power subs.
I am a casual user of audio equipment. We have 3 IPODs in our home (one for each family member, my wife, my daughter and myself). Because this product has recharging capability, we take turns recharging our IPODs; however, we also have charging cords in other rooms.What attracted me to this product was the simple design: This is a sound dock that your IPOD fits into. Volume, power, play and advance song/replay song can be controlled with a small remote control. The base of the unit has a button for increasing or decreasing volume.Construction is solid, heavy in weight (adding to stability) and a piano gloss black finish. Although this unit is portable, it is not practical to travel with this system. The external transformer is a bit of a negative which adds even more weight to the unit.Sound quality is great for a compact set of speakers with a powerful base. There are no adjustments for parameters, such as treble, bass, mid-range frequencies. Your only option to adjust any sound parameters is to make adjustments within your IPOD.Limitations: There is no way to navigate through the menu system utilizing the remote control.VERDICT:Aside from its minor flaws, this is a great system for listening to your IPOD without taking a lot of space.Highly recommend this product.
My HDTV only has one HDMI port. I now have my PS3, XBOX360, and my HD-Cable all plugged into this handy unit. It works great. No need for a remote because it switches for you. I have found that you don't even actually have to shut off a device and turn on the other one. For instance, I have my Xbox360 on and running. When I turn on my PS3, the switch automatically brings the PS3 up on the screen. When I turn the PS3 off, it goes back to the 360.
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 doesn't work. I read the reviews, decided to take a chance because of the low price and now I'm regretting it. Don't make my mistake, go for a more reliable charger at a little extra expense.
the sound was fantastic and the noise reduction is top notch. Perfect for drowning out the crappy music they play in the gym. They is a little maintanece involved to keep them clean, but its worth it. My only real complaint is that the cord is a little too long.
Highly recommended! Not a floater yet (gone through 30). Well worth the price. I have shopped everywhere, and nothing came close to this one.
Watch out if you buy the mouse 6000. The wheel on my mouse has gotten progressively harder to turn over the year I have been using it.I finally tried cleaning/lubricating the wheel with eyeglass cleaner and BreakFree CLP. It helps for a minute, then it is back to dragging.I believe the wheel is rubbing on something in the housing. The wheel tries to do too much: tilts to side and depresses for clicks. I have two cheeper models which are a pleasure to use compared to this one. For $70.00 bucks I should not be looking to replace it.Ken
this product freeze my computer sometime. after i remove it never freeze my computer again. the video card heats up a lot.
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.
...On 3/31/07...I purchased a Toshiba 37HLV66 37" LCD TV from RitzCamera through Amazon. I never received this purchase. When I contacted RitzCamera, after two phone calls and two emails they would not honor this sale. I didn't expect this when dealing with Two Reputable Company's. "Very Disappointed Customer"...
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.
A little bit pricey but you have the pay the price of your own lack of care....As good as the original.
Installation was very easy. We are using the projector mostly to display our satellite TV signal. The image is very sharp, edge to edge. We use the low power setting for the projector bulb and it is more than enough even in daylight. Our projector is only about 9 feet from the window shade we mounted to the natural pine wall and this gives us the equivalant of an 84 inch TV. Lets see if you can beat that for just $700. My only concern is that the adjustable image size was not as good as I had hoped for and I had no choice but a 72 inch window shade because that was just about the minimum magnification at 9 feet. But it is awesome to be "buried" in the scenes. To me, this is the only way to go for big screen TV. Now, if only the bulb lasts.
Just plug it in, put the cord next to the IR equipment you want to control insert the battery transmitter in your remote and that's it.Can transmit a signal from any where in the house to the device being controlled. The Remote Control Extender does freeze on occasion when trying to flip through channels meaning "it doesn't work" but this is a small inconvenience. A little pricey compared to others on the market but it works & has a button on bottom of unit to make it even more sensitive
I bought these blades to replace the more expensive blades for my Alto's 45. Alto's blades are $31 per pack of 100. These fit perfectly.
Previous reviews mentioned that this notebook cooler didn't work well for using on the lap. This is true for the old one (I had one myself). But if you buy one now as I recently did, you'll notice that the new design has already solved the problem: the air flow is from sides of the cooler now. So don't hestitate to buy one, if you are concern about the problem using it on the lap. It's no longer a problem with the new design!
Great, Computer, Small, Compact, Fast, I Added Memory Up To The Max And It Really Zooms.Would Be A Five Star Item If It Had A Major Graphics Card
Great printer in every way except one: I have to run a nozzle cleaning every time I try to print. ...
do not buy this case the camera will not fit in the case i order two and both are same. camera dose not fit in the case once you push hard it will go but it will not come out as easier.
I just replaced an ageing VCR with this unit, very happy with the DVD features (ie. Ezview zoom) and the VCR performance is quite good. If you want one unit that has the flexibility of DVD, VCR, MP3, etc., you can't go to wrong for the price. Features like being able to use the VCR to record TV or Line input while watching a DVD is very handy.In response to some of the negative reviews:&quot;Beware the Red Screen&quot;I also experience the red tint when using the component connection to my Toshiba TV. This was corrected by going in to the DVD menu and changing the alternate connection to &quot;Component, Interlaced&quot;. As soon as the menu option was change the red tint went away.&quot;VHS not working from S-video connection&quot;It's not made to, the unit only has quasi-SVHS play back not full SVHS playback. VHS output is only available on the RF and the composite video connections.
I have bought this router a month ago (july 03) from amazon.The current version is version 4.It is horrible. My biggest problem with it is that itconstantly DROPS connections. Any file larger than severalmegs is dropped half way through. Same for big web pages.Open terminals die after 2 minutes of disuse, etc, etc, etcBut, hey - dont take my word for it, read "hundreds of others...>Oh, and their tech support is utterly knowledgeless.Keep away.
I have read that customer service is bad and I have had good experience with it. I had a Visor Prism before purchasing this Neo and the plastic case broke after a fall. I ordered an advance replacement when I called in and explained the problem I had (yes I said I broke it by dropping it). They charged me $... for a replacement which they express shipped the next day. If you think about it FedExing a 2 lb box must cost close to $... and the unit I recieved was refurbed but pristine. This made me a very happy customer. I parted ways with my Prism when a coworker traded it for a brand new iPaq 3765 with 64MB Ram and Pocket PC 2002. It is now a month later and I just bought the Neo because for work nothing beats Palm OS and for me Handspring Customer service is the best. When I had a Palm III I had to pay close to $... to get a replacement when the glass cracked in my back pocket and it was a ... refurbished unit. And when my Palm V got the digitizer syndrome I had to pay to get it replaced as well. The Neo has the necesary memory and I have yet to find a more practical expansion than springboard!!!
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
It works well for me and I'd recommend it to anyone who needs extra USB ports.
I had a Belkin USB hub hooked up to my Airport Extreme for the purpose of connecting a 2-bay HDD enclosure and a printer. Even though it was a powered USB hub, the drives would not show up on my network. I read a review of the Belkin that said that problem is common - it simply doesn't have the power to support certain devices. So I bought this. I plugged everything in and there they were - all five drives (two hard disks partioned into a total of five drives). Works as advertised, and looks good, too.
I bought this burner to replace my old 16X burner which was also TDK. I decided to go with TDK again. After I opened the box and read the instructions I installed this with no problems at all (the only thing that might give you a problem are the jumpers). TDK included everything you would need plus more. They even included two CD-Rs and a CD-RW along with a marker to label your cds. The performance is great. I can burn a full 700 MB CD in under 3 minutes now. Great value and performance overall.
The Tiffen UV Protector Filter is a good investment to safeguard your expensive, and fragile, camera or video lenses. I have learned the hard (and expensive) way that every camera lens should have a protective filter. The 30.5mm filter is made for the small lenses on video cameras, such as myJVC Everio GZ-HM200 Dual SD High-Def Camcorder (Black).The filter does not affect auto-focus or change the lighting on the camera; it only protects the lens from UV exposure and physical damage. It is an inexpensive bit of insurance to buy a little piece of mindHIGHLY Recommended!
Sounds really nice and does not easily skip. Really great high fidelity reproduction of music. No splatter or distortion of high notes which is common with off-brand models. The one annoying feature is the loud double and triple beeps injected into the audio channel when you press the pause, play, forward, back buttons, and worse, continuously repeating loud beeps when paused. It is unpleasant and needless, and means you can't pause to talk to someone or listen to something without taking your headphones off.
This security system is super easy to install, set up, and start using. Since its wireless- You can change the position of the cameras whenever you want without hassle. Very easy- plug the receiver into the av inputs of the tv.I was so pleased with this item, I bought a second set.
I have tried many digital cameras such as Olympus Camedia-s C4000 and C5000, Sony P-150, Kodak DX4530, Konica G600 seeking the low light performing camera to be able take photos in museums and in low light. All the above cameras performed poorly in such conditions (many lost pictures!). The first camera that give a good performance was Fuji F11 (not available in the US). Following that experience I bought Fuji F30 and I am very satisfied with the results. And the camera is small. It could be even better with more controls and ability to display a histogram. An optical viewfinder will help in some situations, such as full sun shooting (the LCD is hard to see, but this is the case for all cameras). But my main interest was the low light capability and thus I am giving it 5 stars.
Glad I read the other reviews. The SDHC cards in the local stores were NOT usually class 6, which supports the video function on my new Panasonic digital camera. I'm not a tech weeny, but it seems to work very well on my first test runs.
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.
Cons:-Middle-click does not work, it is basically broken design and hard to click-Buttons will stop working if there's 3 1/2 or more space from the mouse and receiver.-A little longPros:-Ergonomic-Responsive-Multiple buttons that are easy to re-program (makes up for bad middle-click)-Good battery life-Invisible optic is nice and doesn't distract people when using it in public-Looks nice
They are perfect to add to the DVD books. I only gave it 4 stars because I wish they would offer more quantities for a reduced price.
This is my fourth purchase of this case, and the room saved from eliminating jewel cases is amazing. The only thing I'd change is to add a bit more "volume" capacity for each disc, to include booklets.
This is excellent photo paper. I have created hundreds of perfect quality photos on this paper. It is better paper than many professional photo developers use. I am very highly satisfied.
I've had my camera for almost and year and I will admit I have not even looked at the manual. My husband encouraged me to buy this camera because he was issued one by his employer and we could share information and some things like memory sticks etc.My biggest gripe about the camera is the delay in taking some pictures. It's mostly an indoor problem. In low lighting situations it has over a 4 second delay. With three year olds that's too long! I miss my shot almost 70% of the time! Sometimes it takes so long I'll move the camera to see if it's on or in the right selection and then the camera goes off taking a blurred picture of the ceiling. Other people who have used my camera had the same problem.I can't make comments about the picture quality because I'm really behind in printing my pictures.
I picked up these headphones for $39.99 refurbished at a local computer store here in Toronto (Canada Computers). I've been looking for a pair of noise canceling headphones that I could use in the office, on the subway, etc. for literally hours at a time.I think that these strike a great balance between price and quality. Very well built and they come with a great case with an airline adapter, stereo jack, and 3.5 mm jack. The removable headphone cable is a great idea too. Even better is that the earpieces fold flat, making it easier to put these headphones in my work bag.Sounds quality is great, for music, podcasts, movies, etc. Fit is AWESOME ... these are the most comfortable headphones that I've EVER used. I've got a big head (seriously), and have returned many headphones because they didn't fit my head properly. I'll keeping these! But I'll never wear them to the gym ... I'm afraid of sweat interfering with the electronics.If I was paying $179.00 for this, I might have just gone whole hog and gone for the Bose. But for the price I couldn't say no!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ... but hunt for the best price that you can.
before you buy it go to their customer services or support in their website. They have no customer services or support at all if your TomTom get broken under warranty (and it will happen) there will be no way to fix it cause nobody will replay your email. So, good product, bad company. Try to call to any of the telephones. There will be no replay...ever!!!
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.
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.
We purchased this product to replace a line of sight/IR extender. We have a flat screen TV mounted over the fireplace and stored the components in a cabinet in the basement of our home. The IR extender functioned but you had to be within in 5-6 feet of the unit, and it didn't work from all areas of the room and required a great deal of "clicking" to get the unit to respond - often with delays in the transmission.The Next Generation Control Extender couldn't work any better or install any easier. We installed the battery/transmitter units in the Satellite remote control and the DVD remote control and placed the flying saucer unit in the closet with our components. It worked immediately. The usability of the product is fantastic - the response is instant - no delays and with the RF signal no need to point at a receiver. This absolutely has the functionality we'd hoped. We purchased an extra battery for the DVD remote so that we could have the extra battery charging in the unit as suggested. This manufacturer has thought of everything. We did not use the emitter cords - these were not necessary in our installation with the positioning of the components in the closet. Agree with the positive reviews here.. works great, installs easily - its the perfect solution.
This product is exactly what I expected. It's perfect for outdoor bbq's. The sound is great. It comes with different attachments for all kinds of ipods. We can even hook our shuffle up to it. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive alternative to Bose speakers for their ipod.
This is the greatest thing in the world! I absolutly love it. My parents can be on the computer and my brothers and I can be online talking to our friends in every part of our house! Thanx Motorola
To be honest, I have not had a chance to use this yet, but I am really looking forward to it. I have been (in my spare time) reading the directions, and installing the disc on my computer. The holiday's kept me to busy to spend the time I wanted in learning how to use it properly.I am not that good at mechanical things, so I am taking my time to learn how to operate it, and use on the computer.
This camera has great features and functionality, is a breeze to use in terms of learning it (as my wife can attest to... although it may take some time), and it's so simple to transfer files/print to a canon printer. I purchased this with the Pixma ip4200 printer, and it was well worth it!The only downside I'd point out, which was a real bummer for my wife and I and is the reason I only gave 4 stars is that the flash is very slow to bounce back (so-to-speak). I recently got her a new 7.x MP Canon Powershot SD1000, which is similarly a snap-and-go camera, and the flash is a bit quicker at rejuvenating. However for the money, this drawback is truly minor, unless you're planning to really take tons of quick photos... and even then, I believe with these cameras you can set 3 shots at a time (although you should double check).
My 1st time writing a review ever. I feel this system deserves a review. This is my 1st Bose system. After having a cheaper $400 surround sound, all I have to say about BOSE is WOW. My old one doesn't come close. Love it!
Disc were of very good quality, were priced very reasonable, were just as described, arrived on time, and worked great.
The product works just fine, charged up my wife's Ipod on our honeymoon for the flights. No complaints.
This is truly an awsome headphone!!!! I have finally found the Rolls Royce of headphones without a doubt.
Absolutely gorgeous. Only thing, though is that the tea is really weak for the 10+ minutes it takes to bloom. But, that's easily fixed by throwing another bag of tea into the pot. At least it makes for a good entertainment while having tea with a few friends. Never tried it on a stove. I always poured boiled water into it to be safe.
I was concerned because my laptop was getting so warm. Then there were news releases about batteries getting overheated. My laptop is relatively new and I didn't want to lose it before I even began to learn about it. I ordered the cooler as sort of insurance. It works great! I'll admit the blue light was a surprise, but I can live with it.
This cartridge is a good one, and fits my Epson printer perfectly.
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.
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 noticed some people are unhappy with the lack of installation instructions, but when you buy a peice of performance hardware like this, you should know what your doing.. I had no problems installing this beast, no mroe than a good 10 minutes of cleaning and rearranging. I would actually be more leary if it was any easier. Also, it came with just enough thermal paste to apply. I personally wanted to use a little more, but i may have been a bit over zealous, and the amount that is included is just enough.It runs Very quiet, and keeps my CPU running quite cool, enough to overclock (although, i have a performance cooling case, on top of this fan.) and the blue LED is pretty omnious.my ONLY Gripe, would have to be the adjustable fan speed attachment. I originally installed it, only to remove it minutes later. I thought it would be unique to have a little turn knob to control the fan speed, but it prevents my BIOS and any of my third party programs from effecting the fan speed, which isnt a serious issue, but its very anoyying that my BIOS freak out evey boot up, and i have to okay the fact that it couldnt communicate with the fan. However, as soon as i removed this attachment, i had absolutley no problems.All in all, im 100% pleased with my purchase, it was exactly what i needed. Its quiet, its well built, performs well, and looks nice. If it gives me any problems in the foture, ill be sure to remember to come edit this review, otherwise, 5/5.
Bought this product as a gift, and was very pleased. The rechargeable battery and remote control are great functions.
I got this printer from my church which had it for about 3-5 years in a room locked up, never used. I asked the pastor what was the story of the printer and he said to me that it was bought from a garage sale many years ago. When I did a printing test on the printer and found our it was a color laser printer, I asked him if it was still okay with him for me to take it home. He said it was okay and I have not had any problems with it at all. I highly recommend it and the ink can be bought at eBay for an excellent, affordable price.
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.
I got this case free with a Canon camera I purchased. Knowing you can buy a similar case at Marshalls or Ross for 3 bucks, I wouldn't buy this for the $8 or $10 they were asking... but the case itself is just fine. There's a pocket for your camera, and two pockets for other stuff (battery and storage card?)Overall, it's a great case, and I'm pleased with it.
up conversion is great, only named 1\3 of the disc's that I loaded. what would really make this product great would be an Ethernet connection.
Comfortable and easy to use, has the perfect size and includes accounting tools to do my job easier ... Easy to transport... I loved it from the beginning....
All I can say is WOW! This little player is incredible. The controls are easy to use, the sound is beyond belief and the storage is very dynamic. The only thing I didn't like were the headphones that were included. They sound great, but it seems as though they were tested in elephant ear holes. Way too big for my ears. I picked up some wrap-around earphones for running and use the included ones for quality (no movement) listening. I did about 10 hours of research before buying this player. I compared it with the iRiver 390 512mb and decided this was a better deal, design and a lot more intuitive.
These performed flawlessly in my stand-alone CD recorder (Sony CDR 765) when a couple of other name-brand discs produced only coasters.
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 what I was looking for, It works very good, It has several playing modes, it is small. But I was noticed a problem in the LCD screen in the last days.
I bought this camcorder and when we played it back on our TV the picture was extremely grainy, like a clear layer of sandpaper. Our old VHS-C took MUCH BETTER pictures than this one did and it's 9 years old. I went to a local TV/video store and asked them to help me test it out and no matter if we used mine or one they had of the same brand it was awful on their TV's too. If this is the way the new digital technology is going to be I'm going back to VHS-C. I bought a different brand in hopes of getting something better and it does the same thing. That is the JVC GR-D270u....I'll be returning this one as well. In the $300-$400 price range we should be getting something better than the old technology shouldn't we?
This MP3 player is the best! I listen 2 it all the time when i get a chance. U should use wall mart music store 2 download all of your songs. .88 each!!!!!
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.
Bought this for my son and daughter-in-law who are snap-happy (of course!) with their first baby. This printer does a better job producing prints for scrap-booking and card-making than their general-purpose ink-jet printer.
you cannon convert dixv files. just to let people know, it's a great player anyways...
This has to be the most configurable, smooth and fast DSL modem I have ever used, hands down. I have a multiple address block from my ISP, and they only seem to have instructions for a couple of modems that aren't even being manufactured currently. I am using this with FastQ over a Qwest line, and it works perfectly. I had to follow the instructions for PPPoE, but use PPPoA for the actual connection to setup the multiple IP block, since they only showed instructions for PPPoE... Wasn't difficult at all, and far easier than the terminal scripts for the other modems I've setup in the past.This is now my dsl modem of choice for small business, and home business clients. Anyone that needs a better grade of dsl modem, this is it. It is a bit more pricey than some other modems, and some of the software options are paid upgrades.Mine is setup as a gateway to a hardware firewall, so I wasn't lookup for UPnP or the like. There are a lot of options for services and port forwarding, and the setup is pretty straight forward.
I bought a Logitech 250 to replace my Ipevo USB Skype phone. I was surprised that it was such a dramatic improvement. Others say my voice is much louder and clearer, and a problem I had been having with my voice suddenly getting too quiet for others to hear went away right away. In addition, it requires no drivers: plug and play on winXP, easy to find and control in Skype. These are also WONDERFULLY COMFORTABLE. One drawback worth mentioning is that one does not hear their own voice as you would on a phone, so that you do have to adjust to speaking at a normal volume and just assuming every word is getting through. It takes an adjustment to get used to this.Incidentally, I recommended the 250 to a friend, but the store he went to was out of them so he got a 350. He's very frustrated, as the mute button on the headphones is very sensitive and very easy to trigger, which happens regularly during our conversations. He's anxious to get rid of it and get the 250 as soon as possible. For Skyping, at least, the volume control of the 350 is superfluous, as is the mute button, since one can hit Mute on the screen at any time.
I like headphones/earphones a lot. I already own a Shure SE535, Shure SR440 and a Klipsch S4A. The current cowon is my second after X5 which I enjoyed for a long time before it stopped connecting with computers properly. I went with C2 and wanted to get a different headphones.I am much more happy than expected. 181 thumps bass really good. I will say this is better than SR440 when it comes to bass. I like bass. I am enjoying this purchage for almost a week now and I am still happy.Only problem I would say is the fit. It feels like someone is holding your head tight. Some may find it uncomfortable. Not me :)
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.
I just so happened to need a new pair of headphones for work and was lucky enough to catch these when they were being sold as a lightning deal. All I can say is... WOW. I wish I would have known about these before because I would have bought them in a heartbeat, even for the normal Amazon price!They are extremely comfortable which is important for me because I have them on most of the day and most importantly they sound amazing. It sounds like I just dropped 80 bucks on a pair of headphones but these were under 20! Can't recommend them enough, especially for people on a budget. You will not be disappointed in these!
Lowepro CompuTrekker Plus AW Camera Backpack (Black)I was looking for a bag that would hold it all and this bag has lived up to it. I have had it for a few months and it has held up very well. The cost was lower than that of other equal bags and its simple color and design help keep people from noticing the bag. It has a pocket for every thing in the front section from pen folders, business card holder, key fob, etc. I am 6'5" 250LBS so the weight of the bag is not an issue, although when I took it out of the box I was like wow this is big. If you are a small person with a weak back get something with wheels.
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!
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 am waiting for your firm to ship my stuff for almost 3 days. So far, it haven't been ship yet and you note on your webpage that it usually shipped with in 24 hours. What's happening with your website.
About a year ago I purchased the HP3005dn (refurbished) from Amazon.Com. When I received the printer there wasn't a power cord in the box. I contacted them via email and one was promptly sent out. However, I was never able to get the printer to work. I sent the printer to the shop and was told (after a $60 diagnosis charge) that the formatting board was bad. I contacted Amazon's supplier, and asked if I could send the printer in for them to "fix" and offered to pay for the shipping both ways. I was told that they could send me a formatting board and a tech would "walk" me through the installation. I agreed and received the board (after another $35+ charge for the board)shortly thereafter. I installed the board and it worked for about 2 minutes and again does not work. I called the tech and again asked if I could send it back and again offered to pay the shipping. To date I have not had any resolution of my problem and the tech does not take or return my calls. I have always been leary of ordering anything via the internet and this experience has illustrated why. I will never order anything via Amazon or the internet again.
Sold by Ottie and Fufilled by Amazon.Uniden Cordless Phone Battery (TL26402)This is the second purchase for this part number. They state that they are made by GE and the part numbers are the same, but they do not look anything like the first ones and unlike the first batch, these DO NOT state on the wrapper that they are made by GE as the first ones did even though the seller claims that they are made by GE. I repurchased the item because I was very pleased with their performance the first time, the first ones lasted over 3 years. The second batch appears to NOT be made by GE as was the case with the first batch I purchased and the quality is no where near the quality of the first batteries I purchased. The first ones lasted over 3 years. I am HOPING that these will last a year but I am already having my doubts. It has been just over a month and the batteries are already losing a LOT of steam. They all of a sudden go from 2 bars of strength, out of a possible 3, to totally DEAD. With the first batch that were made by GE and all other batteries I have bought for my phone, when they would get low on power(1 bar) my phone would ALWAYS beep and flash LOW BATTERY. With this batch, NOT ONE of them does this. Every one will go from 2 bars of power to COMPLETELY DEAD within seconds WITH NO BEEP OR LOW BATTERY WARNING and my call disconnects EVERY TIME. If you bought these before and were happy, DO NOT think that another purchase will give you the same satisfaction. Who ever is making them now, the quality control is TERRIBLE.
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!
Everything looks Ok except that I cannot use the botton corner of the screen to use or touch with the pilot because do not work .Seem that the screen must be replaced. How can I have my money back?
Received the Jensen 20&quot; today. Eventually got it all hooked up, but no picture. I'm the second reviewer to receive this set new with a bad picture tube. The sound worked, but it was rather muddy sounding. I gave it 2 stars because it looks good just sitting turned off. Don't waste your time on this.
I purchased a set of Bose headphones about a year ago and that's about how long they lasted. One day I put them on and the left speaker would not work. I paid well over $100 for them. The Technica set is great. They are much more comfortable on my head and the sound is nice considering the price tag. I am still afraid to really kick up the volume for fear of blowing a speaker. I use them every day on my treadmill. Would recommend this product.
This product works perfectly. The only improvement I would suggest is a flat plug to minimize wall space behind cabinets.
You know, I was skeptical about spending this much for earphones but really couldn't stomach the price tag from the big guys either. After I found the right fit for my ears, these are so much worth their value! It takes a little getting used to since they are very sensitive to movement around the cords but that goes away after a couple of days of use. All in all, great sound, great comfort all for a great value!
The map was just flat wrong!!! And it would repeat the same thing over and over. I would suggest for the money you get a cheaper one. I now have the Garmin 270 and it's working fabulous!
I was surprised at the slightly larger size (wallet size) pocket radio. Yes this is the old school version of a walkman radio but the sound (without the ear phones included) is wonderful if not excellent!Yes, its made of plastic but Sony never lets you down. Like others in here, its hard to believe that Sony still makes good quality at this price point!
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.
Gave me a bit of a scare at first, the tab key was missing but then I found it in the bottom of the boxLEDs are nice, keys are quiet and overall good keyboardmoney well spent..
I ordered three of these CD players for our Sunday School classes so we could play the CDs that are part of the curriculum. The players work very well and their portability is a real plus. The only negative I've noticed is the limited amount of volume they have when played without an ear piece.
They aren't super high-quality, but for the price it will get the job done. Packaging and condition upon arrival were acceptable.
I threw this in with a larger order I made because of the nice price of the protector. When I received the protector, I was pleased with the quality and the wipe it came with. There are not any instructions provided, but the installation seemed pretty straightforward. The screen itself is nice and robust. I wiped the screen, peeled the step one indicator tab, and lined the protector up with the screen. It doesn't fit! It is way too large for the screen. The screen on the PSP is inset slightly. This screen protector does not fit inside and the edges bump up to the outside of the screen making it impossible to fully seal. Horrible product and totally unuseable unless you want to try to cut and modify it!Don't waste your money
This little guy is a diamond in the rough. I was looking at units from JVC and Panasonic for nearly twice the price. I sent back the $300 JVC since its 7 disk carrosel wouldn't shuffle disks or MP3 files.The 5131 will not shuffle its 3 three disks but it will shuffle all music tracks, MP3's, or Jpeg images on the disk it is playing. Its pretty slick, you can create your own family album of Jpeg files and this unit will play it back in a slide show mode. I can pop in a disk with 150 MP3's and start it playing without even turning on the TV.It does play DVD movies as expected and as mentioned in other reviews, the remote and user interface could be improved....
Well, I searched around a bit, and also took a look at friends cams in their homes and other friends output of their cams online.The problem with most webcams is that they really are horrible, but since they are very inexpensive, many people get tricked into buyin the cheapest one, I mean, a cam is a cam right? Wrong.Most cams offer poor lighting features, poor color, lousy picture, and their software is lame at best.This cam worked immediately out of the box, has great software and within minutes, you can send a link to a friend and they can see you like that!The software included, gives you the option to turn your PC into a video server, which in these days of broadband, is a great option.You can also set up a motion detector feature, so that when you are away, if anything moves within the camera range it can do several things with the image. One, it can save the image(s) to disk, or email the picture to a selected email account, or upload it to a web page.I found all of these options worked well, except the upload part. There was limited documentation on how this worked, but I tried it with a FrontPage website, no luck. Tried it via FTP, no luck. I did manage to get it to upload to an AOL web account (members AOL space) which is fine for my needs. I may have not set it up correctly for the other features, but it was fairly basic: FTP username, pass and location, so I am not sure how I could screw that up.The camera adapts well to low light, and with a little tweaking, you could probably get a clear picture under candle light :)I must say, I was very impressed with this product, and it just goes to show, that if you do enough research on your purchase, you have a great chance of being satisfied with it. The reviews for this cam, helped greatly in my final decision to purchase the cam.A++
LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! Easy to carry ... easy to use in Photoshop. Shipping was FAST TOO!!
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 travel a lot on business and needed a device to free me from working in one place. The AirPlus works great on all continents.Another plus, is around my office when I get visitors who need to check their Emails. Again the AirPlus works great and I manage to share my connection.SET UP note: I use the AirPlus as an access point. The initial setting is tricky especially if the default on your PC is to aquire an IP address automatically (Dynamic IP). You need to set a fixed IP for your PC in the range 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254 EXCEPT 192.168.0.30 which is that of the AirPlus. Once you finish the configuration with a fixed IP and with a wired connection to the AirPlus, you can switch back to dynamic IP and wireless.
This universal kit is for a discontinued Xact model. I purchased 3 of them in the past 5 years for around $20 each. If you have the old XS01UK unit, DO NOT invest any more money as they fail after a year or so. Spend the money on a newer model and accessories.
Installed effortlessly. Works great. Gives me storage for those Family movies I'm trying to get organized. I have many files over 4 gigabytes in size.
This is a beautiful frame, but it pretty much stops there. The LCD is bright with great contrast, but the vertical lines forced me to return the product. I like the frame so much I hoped that my first one was flawed, but after I exchanged it, it turns out to just be a poor quality LCD. Disappointed, I would have expected better quality from Kodak.
Bought two of these caller IDs and am very pleased. They store a large number of previous callers numbers and the display is large. It uses 3 AA batteries and they last about six months. Would buy this Caller ID agian.
I wanted a high quality filter for my Canon L lens. This is my second B&W filter and I'm very satisfied with it. Will buy this brand again without hesitation.
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.Sound reproduction was good for what consumers pay. Weak or totally absent low and high end frequencies, but decent enough to enjoy for casual listening. Cord was ridiculously short (about 3') for most places of use so I had to buy an extension. The quality is comparable to most other Logicrap computer peripherals. I would not recommend this purchase.
this card is not only ample for my 10 MP camera, but is so fast that i am taking faster shots- response time to record the image is 2 photos per second on my canon powershot sx10is. Also can record 30FPS video withaudio at 720P resolution without lag time or stuttering. don't buy anything less than this hew speed card, this one is rated as "6" whereas the $40 sandisk ultra is raated "4" but is slower. you will definitely notice a difference in recording speed and therefore speed up your camera. its also good for about 1.5 hours video at 720P!
These are way too heavy on the bass. I was expecting them to be bass heavy, but not at such of an expense to the rest of the spectrum; especally because of the good reviews here. There are entire parts of songs I can barely hear that normally stand out. Perhaps others are correcting with an equalizer, a true sign of bad earphones. Either that or people don't know what good earphones should sound like.For now I'll keep my Zune premium earphone which are so much better than these and use these for the gym.
If you need more to add a computer to your house and don't want to pay for another cable connection this is the way to go. Don't buy a hub as it will not assign a unique IP address (at least that is what I was told). This thing worked like a charm!
I was so dissapointed with this camera! I purchased a Sony Cybershot 3 years ago and, it had been such a great camera, I automatically thought this newer model would be great. Almost every picture I took was either blurry or the light areas of the picture were blown out! As an experienced Cybershot user, I tried all settings to fix the problem, but no luck. Terrible for capturing a child's first steps, as the description says. Would not recommend.
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.
We bought these for our 3 year old twins for our road trip from WI to FL. They wore them to listen to the pen readers, ipods and DVD's. They fit on the kids great!! I love that they cams with an attachment so that they can't turn them on too loud.
I love this mp3 player! It has all of the things anyone will love. It has things an ipod will not have. The FM radio is great. With an ipod you have to buy FM channels, but the sansa mp3 player has everything! Everyday I am finding new things on my mp3 player. This mp3 player holds up to one thousand songs. I think this should be the number 1 seller instead of an ipod.
This is the best tablet for first time users. It has a perfect size. You don't need more.
I wanted to use this card with a digital picture frame. It can not be read in my Belkin card reader. Can not be opened or formatted. It works okay in my Kodak camera but I didn't really want to install the camera software if I didn't have to since I have the card reader.
These headphones are the best I have ever tried. There is only one thing to keep in mind about these. With no seal, you have no bass and clarity. With a correct seal, it is the most amazing musical experience you'll ever have. I have read all of the reviews and the reason why people don't like them is because either a) they are not doing it right or b) thier ears are not shaped for these headphones to work which isn't thier fault of course. 6 STARS!!!
Ultralink UL -0521 /4P Gold Compression- Fit Banana Plug are awesome, working excellent. And the price is very good. I love it.Thanks.
I was not looking for a monster power supply... just something that could carry ther weight... and this is it... it is modular... has 8 satas... 4 on one connector and 4 on the next... 8pin cpu power and much more... nice green fan in it too... and read up about rail fusion... this power supply has that technology.
I Bought this for my dell Laptop (17 in.) and it works great. I can really tell the difference in temperature. It is very silent and what I like the most is that it has three green LED lights that indicate when the fans are on, I ASSUME that if any of the three fans stops working, the light will go off. I WOULD BUY A SECOND ONE IF I NEED IT.
Product is fantastic. Setup is a breeze, switching simple. One hiccup where the unit did not see both pc's (hence the 4 instead of 5 stars), but a reboot of both systems cleared that. If a quick easy solution is needed, this fits the bill.
Bought this watch a couple years ago and it was the best money I spent in years. It is by far the best watch I ever owned. Although bigger than most watches I ever had, its hardly noticable. Very light weight and durable. Besides the name that has worn off and some minor unnoticable scratches it still looks brandnew. Two years running and the bat is still going strong. Only downfall of this watch is the alarm is too soft and it only holds one time. I travel a lot and would like to have at least two time zones to keep. Great watch and will buy another again.
This cheap little plastic camera is a great toy. Tired of worrying about what f-stop. what lens, that you just need that 80-210 zoom, how many mega pixels or frames per second? Just pick up this camera.It really makes you think about the shot, not about the gear. Get back to the fun side of photography and be creative.This kit is worth it, includes film, batteries, a book to give you ideas and a manual.
The SV811 does its primary task of displaying jpg images well. If that is all you want, then fine.However, none of its other features are without flaw. Do not buy it for them.* mp3 playing interface is awkward. Speakers are tinny.* Most videos will not play properly. It is designed to play videos taken from still cameras-- but several formats from still cameras do not play well. If you want to encode video for it, try VCD format. Nothing else has worked for me. With VCD, it badly needs a deinterlacer. The video is not good.* Failed to recognize a new SD high capacity external card (an old standard capacity card was fine).* File transfer function failed.* I upgraded to new firmware-- and functionality became worse.
I think this is a product whit more details and I found thisis a spezial price for all photografy.
The introduction of any new technology usually will cost you an arm and a leg. The "war" between the competing HD Formats, HD-DVD and Blu Ray (who thought of that name!?) is being played out as we speak and that has led to dramatic price reductions that give the buyer tremendous value much sooner than in the past. The XA2 is living proof of that - it's picture quality is phenomenal and above anything that enthusiasts were paying thousands of dollars for a few years ago with standard definition DVD players. In fact the XA2's lower priced cousin, the HDA2 which sells for quite a bit less will handily beat those players. Enthusiasts who value build quality and a nice piece of technology overall though will be drawn to the XA2. Additionally it has amazing upconversion capabilities with its Reon processor as for the forseeable future SD-DVD's will still be quite prominent in the viewers library. In summary the XA2 is an amazing bargain and jump into HD formats for those who have been enjoying HD Broadcasts for years.
I've been looking at the IH5 from Ihome for months. After reading reviews, I put off buying it hoping ihome or another company would improve on it. I looks like the makers of iluv looked at the reviews and took them to heart in designing the I177. Where the IH5's display could light up a room, the I177 has an adjustable display, including a completely dark setting. Where some complained that the IH5's wake volume was too loud, you can set the wake volume on the I177. Where the IH5's remote was optional, the I177's remote was included standard. The sound is very good for a clock radio. All in all, I'm very satisfied with this purchase and spent $25 less than what I would've spent on the IH5. Glad I waited.The only negative I noticed was that the ipod insert didn't fit my 5G ipod. In the manual, it mentions that this is subject to availability, which I've heard can take a while. Fortunately, the insert that came with my ipod fit perfectly. Problem solved. So for those waiting, you can order it from apple if iluv is backed up.
I can never leave this printer alone when faxing with the feeder, or printing. Jams on both ends, so much I wanted to pitch this thing out of the window! Has suddenly decided not to scan anymore manually. I have to set it up to scan now from the computer for it to work. I have seen some great print quality from hp, and am considering a move today!
It works ok at the football game pretty good reception, but that's about it. Headset does not let you hear very well in loud areas.
For the price, you can't beat this sub. I was initially hesitant as this model has been discontinued; rest assured you will not be disappointed. Very happy with the purchase; hits the lows without issue and can blow the roof off if you so desire.
I bought this router for a small business network as an upgrade mainly for the gigabit switch and added security features. It is very simple, a workgroup p2p consisting of 8 computers. When I set everything up it worked fine for about an hour when it started dropping the wireless connection. After a while I decided to disable the n-draft connection. This made no difference. It would either drop the Internet connection or drop the connection period. I upgraded the firmware as well. The browser interface is slow and would even hang sometimes. Whats even more disturbing is that even the wired clients could not always access the network and even when they could, there was lag. This is using a gigabit connection. After working with it for a week I came to the conclusion that it is defective and returned it. Like the other person here mentioned, it is noisy...it emits a near ultrasonic like noise which can be really annoying if you're near it for even a short time. As soon as I hooked up my old router (Gigabyte B49G), my network was rock solid again.
I purchased this tripod to use with a Creative Labs Pocket Camcorder. The camera is very light, so this stand works perfectly!! It may not be for you if you have a heavy camera, but great for my camcorder.
If you are reading this wondering wether or not to get these i would highly suggest you get them! I switched to these headphones from my origional ipod headphones which were terrible. Once i got these i instantly recognized the difference, their simply great. They are worth every penny, the only downside about them is you can start to tell that your mp3's are not all quality sound, but the headphones are suberb i would reccomend them to anyone looking to buy a pair of noise canceling headphones in a small package.
I've been buying D-Link products for many years. Years ago, when they first hit the scene it was because of their cut-rate prices on network cards and hubs.As their reputation for reliable products grew, so did my trust, and I started to buy their products regardless of price. As such, when I needed a Firewire card, I went with D-Link because of their reputation for reliability.As far as I'm concerned, the best support advice I can give you is to check for compatibility before you purchase. If you are running a version of Windows that is not listed in the description, check with D-Link's website in advace to see if they have an updated driver. If you can't find the driver before the purchase, look for another card.In my case, the card was directly supported by my version of Windows, so there was no trouble getting it to run. It used the built-in Microsoft driver.
Had a lot of problems with the first generation firmware. I believe part of it was also my using Windows Media 11 (which was on Beta stage when I purchased this in October). Windows media 11/ MTV Urge wouldn't always bring up the player to sync. I would have to reformat the player using Samsung Media Studio 5 to have WMP 11 see the player. I recently updated the player's firmware to 1.27 (released Nov 11, 2006) and it seems to be working fine now. Having used firewire transfers on iPods, I find this USB transfer/sync to be really slow. Now, the good things about this player are its durability, attractiveness, well-designed user interface and excellent sound quality. It has more features than I need or use--such as voice recorder, FM player, video player,and (Adobe/Macromedia) Flash-based games. All in all, this is a great player for someone looking for a small MP3 player capable of playing subscription music.
If you're not fussy about the color you can pick the V-Mode Bass Freq up for less then $20. I use mine at the gym and they are great for rock/hiphop/R&B type music. Great bass and acceptable highs and mid range. My first pair lasted about 2 years before the wire connection gave out and I could only hear out of one bud. I also have a pair of Denon earbuds that I paid $150 for. I prefer the sound of the Denons for jazz/folk/classical but I had the same connectivity break down. Fortunately it happened within the one year warrantly period but then the same thing happened to the replacement pair within about the same time frame. Denon customer service was great and did not hesitate to send a replacement pair. The current (3rd) pair is now just beyond the one year warranty so time will tell. I did purchase a case for those and I wrapped a piece of electrical tape around that cyclinder port to perhaps reinforce it a bit. I think that regardless of manufacturer and price, that point where the cord feeds into that cyclinder port piece that you plug into your device is susceptible to twisting and bending especially if you use them to exercise. And then you cram them into your gym bad or back pack. As far as I am concerned they are disposable and $20 or so for a year or two isn't bad. If they go before that they are covered under warranty. It's a waste to spend hours researching on the internet and then paying more. How long they last is based more on use and luck and sound quality is subjective
I have had this for over a year and it is great. I am a big move buff and I love re-watching movies over and over again and again. lots of settings and displays to keep you busy. if you have a extra computer keyboard you can plug it in (helps to speed up the labbling time.
We used only one of the plug on our trip. It was nice to have the set in case we needed the others.
It was a choice between its less expensive cousin of the same size (around $86 on Amazon) and this one. Since this projector screen will be handled by many people, I thought that it would be wiser to invest into something sturdier. And that's what I got.It's very well constructed. For example, once set up, the screen does not move or sway at all because of the folding sturdy tripod legs. The instruction sheet is a bit outdated but you don't have to be an engineer to figure it out. I still gave it the highest rating because I was impressed with the manufacturer's tech support: I chatted on line with them and got my question resolved in no time at all.I'll close with an anecdote. It was shipped in a very sturdy box. When opened, the metal casing for the screen has a big dent. Clearly, that probably happened at the factory. I returned it to Amazon: a pick-up was arranged and a replacement was sent out very quickly. It came just two days after I was notified that they received the returned merchandise.A very satisfied customer.
I love this Nike sensor pouch. I have tried another brand, and for whatever reason, those pouches really skewed my mileage. Using this pouch, my sensor is dead-on accurate!
This works just as described. As long as flash i-red beams see eachother it works fine... But radio controlled flash is much better
Don't get me wrong this is an excellent little tri-pod and for the price you can't beat it. The problem is this sight. I purchased a pico pocket projector for my son for Christmas and this sight leads you to believe this tripod fits the projector. It does not. The male screw at the top of the tripod is around 3/16 an inch and the female receiver hole on the projector is.... well I'm not sure but it's alot smaller. Just looking at it you say no way. So I use it for my digital camera. It just stunk my kid didn't have a tripod for the projector on Christmas.
Judging from other reviews, you may get a set that works. Mine did not. The USB cord doesn't work, the car charger is not recognized by my ipod, and the wall charger kept falling out of the wall.When you spend less than $[...], returning the item is more work than it's worth. Just know that the item you get may or may not work. When orderding off of the internet for convenience, I like to know that I have better odds of getting what I need to work the first time.
I was looking for a good laptop stand for my mom, because her computer overheated once and she uses rolls of quarters to keep it up. I saw this one and it had pretty great reviews so i sprung for it. She loved it! She has bought 4 more for all of her friends' children that have laptops! Although this product was supposed to include a USB outlet or something, I didn't have a problem with it not being there. It holds up her Toshiba Laptop nicely and it doesn't have a problem overheating anymore! And it also is a great angle to type; my wrists don't hurt anymore. Thank a lot!The worst part is that this item is only $24.99 and you would need $25.00 to qualify for free shipping. So I felt that it really sucked that I had to pick something else [to buy] just so I could get free shipping which I would've qualified for if the price was just 1 penny more. I could've paid for shipping (probably $5.95) but if i could get another item for that $5.95, why not?But all in all, the product itself is great!
The product is as described and it has withstood the more than average wear and tear. Perfect for dorm rooms etc.
Yes this camera takes great pictures in low light, capturing subjects and background alike. As well, it does beautifully outdoors. It seems to have rave reviews but I didn't find the quality of pictures to my standard. I like crisp, clean, and sharp photographs. I found these to be a bit fuzzy and dull. While it has nice features, I expected better and was highly disappointed in the pictures themselves. They aren't bad if you just want average pictures, but if you are expecting nice clear images, you may want to be sure to try one out first. They look ok when you playback on the camera too, but not as well on the computer or printed out.
I would like to correct a bit of misinformation in my first review of this product. In order to scan the folder inventory you must first set the tv-dvd selector to disc exploror position. you must then push the enter folder button which will bring up the titles you have entered in the folder. By pushing the up or down arrows and holding them down you can scan at the rate of 100 titles every 40-45 seconds. I don't know if this is recommended but it ddoes speed up the selection process.
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!!!!
Was very easy to get a home network going especially with the CD. I was up and running in a matter of minutes without rewiring my home for other computer use for my children.
This is only my 2nd digi cam(the first was a dinosaur that I later sold at a yard sale). This has some excellent features, especially for the price range. There are various settings you can use, depending on the surrounding environment(e.g. setting for snow landscapes) You can have the flash or not, if you prefer. You can actually take the zoom up to 6X(despite what the title says) There are various size/print/resolution settings-I currently have mine set on a level that gets me over 700 3x5 prints(using a 1Gb DuoStick. I would recommend this to anybody wanting to save some $ versus some of those digi cams in the 14-17Mp range (even at 7.2 Mp, the images are crystal clear)
this is the second off camera shoe that we purchased in two years. This one has already quit working and its only August 10th. I hope it still has some warranty.
It is a great card, lots of space for tons of pictures. Good quality, but expensive. I found it cheaper after I bout it here, lol. Good for videos with HD quality.
I bought these to back up some material on the computer, but now the computer won't let me do it.
I am using four Polk Audio RTi4 (side and surround) with a pair of RTi12 (front floor standing), CSi5 (center), PSW505 (subwoofer) for an overall 7.1 surround sound system. This is an amazing setup and timbre matched for overall fantastic sound and equivalent tonal characteristics, i.e. as similar sounds travel from one speaker to another the tone of the sound will not be altered as it moves.For surround sound setups or bookshelf speakers matched with a subwoofer, the Polk Audio RTi4 is a fantastic speaker vs the RTi6. The RTi4's 5.25" driver produces better imaging, sounds more detailed, and the midrange is slightly more focused. Also, the RTi4 sounds more muscial while the tweeter sounded nearly identical.I liked the dimensions of the RTi4 better: it is smaller and more compact yet produced great sound. The specifications between the RTi4 and RTi6 are close, but from the specifications it would seem that the RTi6 will get you even more mid-bass and a little more low end frequency as well. But if you are using a subwoofer that may not be a big factor.Complimenting the RTi4's with a great subwoofer crossed over at 80 Hz will fill the bottom end well. With the RTi6 you're only gaining a bit of bass extension (10 Hz). Again, with a subwoofer that bass extension will be negated.Also, if you are price sensitive the RTi4's are about $100 less than the RTi6's per pair.
I'll start off by saying that I am NOT a video/home theater guy. I'm an audio guide. A basic, two-channel, stereo audio guy. So when my beloved 25-year-old Yamaha stereo receiver died not too long ago, I was heartbroken. In this day of receivers with mega bells and whistles and video inputs and outputs, I feared that I wouldn't be able to find a basic two-channel receiver to replace my Yamaha. I was wrong. After doing several hours of research online, I discovered that the Onkyo TX-8522 was the receiver for me. And I was thrilled to find out that I could get it from Amazon.com. When the receiver was delivered, I was still a bit fearful that the new receiver wouldn't come close to the quality of my old receiver. But I was wrong again. From the moment I took the Onkyo out of the box, I could tell it was a quality built product. After hooking it up to my classic JBL speakers, Harman Kardon equalizer, and Sony CD player, I was excited to power it up. And when I did? Wow...was I pleased! The sound of the Onkyo is great, whether I'm listening to CDs, the radio, or piping music through it from my computer's iTunes library via my Airport Express/AirTunes hookup. The power it kicks out is impressive, too. I like to listen to my music pretty loud, and I have yet to have the volume knob anywhere near the halfway point. I should note, too, that the TX-8522's radio reception is fabulous. Both FM and AM stations come in loud and clear. This was a pleasant surprise, considering my Yamaha's radio reception was lousy. All in all, this receiver is top-notch. It has just enough features to satisfy me, the diehard audio guy. And none of the over-the-top bells and whistles that I just don't need. The remote is pretty handy, too. If you're looking for a basic two-channel stereo receiver that sounds great, I highly recommend the Onkyo TX-8522. It really is a nice piece of audio equipment!
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 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.
Accurate and well worth the money. Only cons is that the visual alerts are somewhat small and not very helpful. The audible alert should have more different tones for different types of radar and a better visual alert to accompany it - overall it is well worth the $70 I paid for it
Snuffy's Outhouse went above and beyond the call of customer service. When I mentioned in an email to Gary that the camera is used on the job on ranches far from the ranch house where there are NO amenities, Gary searched for and found a car charger and sent it at no extra charge. As pictures from "the day of" can not be repeated, to have that back up in case a battery needs charging on-site, is huge. Thanks so much, Gary!
Fantastic price and the quality I've come to expect from all HP products
Rented this lens for a trip to New Mexico (didn't hav3 $2000 under the mattress). I was going to shoot a friends wedding and a few days of camping in the high scrub desert of Bandelier National Monument, NM. I knew I needed something versatile for the wedding. As it seems with most wedding, I had very little idea of the lighting situations I would be dealing with. From sunrise shots the day of to the full ceremony and reception, this lens worked flawlessly. The huge aperture, great focal range, and lighting quick USM focus handled every situation. Following the wedding, the lens took a camping trip and continued it's great performance. The build quality is amazing and the optics are superb. The only "cons", that are just innate aspects of the lens really, are that it is quit heavy and with the low end of 70mm on a 1.6 cropped sensor, you are shooting more like 116mm. So, judge your distance carefully. On this trip, all I needed to carry was this lens and the 35mm f2 (plus medium and 35mm format film). The combination was great for all the challenges encountered.
I love Sony and was disappointed that I couldn't find the yellow sports headphones to replace the one's I wore out. Amazon saved the day with these and they are GREAT! Better than the previous pair - super comfortable and great sound! I would highly recommend them to anyone!
I don't know why the majority of you people are whinning about the Sony VCR. I currently own the SLV-N51 and that is the best VCR I have ever owned. I have owned it for over 6 years now and never had a problem with it. So, negative joes, I dare you to be positive for once in your life. Look at the bright side of things, smile, life is sweet!!! And too short to complain. You can atract more people with honey than sour stuff.
I love this lens on my D300. It is 52.5mm on a 1.5x crop factor camera and gives great colors and contrast. I prefer this lens over the 50mm f/1.8, and it is sharp and focuses fast. This lens has a 7 blade aperture and is able to produce a nice bokeh.
This product worked for about a week then the mic stopped working. We love the mic but I took it to several places and they say there is a short in the mic. I ended up buying another mic locally. I was very disappointed with this purchase. I think the mic was not the mic that goes with the playstation. I think it was a clone.
Sony has the final word in audio at this point in time. I have 5 hours 20 min of audio (actually prayers) on my minidisk player right now. It has changed my life. I purchased a very high quality neoprene belt holder from Best Buy for the unit and it works perfectly -I wear it all day and no one notices.Battery time is phenomenal. I use rechargeable batteries and replace the SINGLE double A battery only once every three days. Praise God! A CD portable player would suck batteries in half a day (I've had four or five). Also, doing your prayers is not an easy activity, and when you have to switch a CD or replace a battery, that's usually where you leave off and go do something else.The software DOES NOT WORK. It works if you do not care what order you put your tracks in. For example, I drag and drop a track onto my playlist and sometimes it puts it at the bottom but most of the time it puts it on top. That means you have to drag your favorite song on last. So put worst to best. But that wont work because a small portion will drag and drop anywhere sometimes last.The worst part is when you move the tracks. You'd think you could just drag a track to the position you want -especially since a black line appears showing where it would land -but no, it often times yanks back to where it was, but strangely one space above where it was. So if a track is twenty tracks down and you drag it up you will find it rebounds back to 19 tracks down, then 18, then 17 etc. Now, when you do finally get the track in the right place everything above it is fine, but below it changes. So if 36 tracks are fine except the 34th track needs to be in the 7th place, everything from 1-7 will be fine, but everything after 7 will get juggled around -its insane -I have spent hours trying to get playlists right -its absolutely crazy!!!My fix was to create a new folder in my Sound Forge program folder (Sound Forge is a piece of software that came with my Sound Blaster sound card that records music from various sources and allows you to cut and paste etc. within a piece of music). I copy my music files and then paste them into my new folder -lets say "playlist 1" thus I leave the original music in tact and have a manipulateable copy which I can rename with a number in front of. So in my "playlist 1" folder I rename each track with 1-9 in the order I want. Then I make a second folder called "playlist 2" for tracks 10-99 because windows alphabetizes by first letter and puts #10 after #1.Now, DO NOT FORGET that you will never be able to change the format you put a track into unless you change its name. I accidently recorded once in LP2 instead of LP4 and my CD was only half as long. I even uninstalled all sony programs off my hard drive and scoured all my folders and when I reinstalled the tracks still came up "optimized in LP2" So I was getting CDs with LP2s and LP4s on them. My above playlist folder fix ends the problem.The software loads automatically without any choices before during or after -it just loads and askes you to agree to contracts about 10 or 11 times -who knows what all the software it loads are? I have found one horrible thing thus far. I found it because Norton Internet Security claimed it was trying to access the internet (I blocked it). My computer was crashing every time I clicked any personal file I wanted to open in Word, Excel, Photoshop, Sound Forge, and my computer was going so slow I couldn't stand it.All such trouble went away after I uninstalled this mostrous Webhancer garbage that claims in its documentation that it silently sends over the internet the users habits and patterns to a central database.I am not the type to take the effort to SUE SONY, but someone will since this unsolicited software is silently installed on the users computer without any choice whatsoever (there is no choose the software you wish to load option at any point -just "I accept this agreement" buttons a dozen times"). It then silently relays personal information to who knows where and it hurts productivity by slowing down your computer. Since the Minidisk player can accept a microphone and record 5hrs 20min of voice at CD quality, many executives, professinals and inevitably, lawyers will start using it.
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.
THIS PRODUCT GETS A -5 stars from me!If ever you paid attention to a user review, PLEASE read and believe these! If only I had come to this site BEFORE going to the store and purchasing this piece of trash! I could have saved the gas (y'all know it's high) and trouble. Like the others, I brought it because it was on 'sale'. When I got situated and tried to operate the junk, it kept SPINNING, fast, then slow, then fast, then stop. NEVER once did the menu come up so I could play the movie! After it spun for like 3 minutes, it gave the disc sign with a ? mark! How in the world could it not read the BRAND NEW DVD's I had just purchased? No folks, they were authentic, not bootlegs and this piece of trash wouldn't read them. Well, after trying to find a website for CyberHELL to see if this was a defect,(to no avail)I came here to Target.com to see if others had trouble. And you see what I see. I can't believe Target is selling this crap!The only thing good I can say about me purchasing this junk is it gave me the initiative to post a review and SAVE YOU the hassle of going through the same thing. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM! If you have money and gas to waste, sponsor one of those unfortunate kids you see late at night on the infomercial!
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.
I was thinking about the fact that we had this tv for over 6 years and it is still in perfect working order. I am very happy with the picture and sound quality of this television compared to any tv from the past. The only reason for only giving four stars is due to the extreme weight and size of the tv compared to the new LCD tv's.
I've been using the USB hub for about a month. It's working exactly as I expected. The lights probably are a bit bright if you're sleeping in the same room, so you'll want to turn it off in that case (or cover the lights somehow - some electrical tape might work).
The S230 is fantastic. The quality of the images shows that Canon put a lot of quality into this little camera. There are many wannabes now, but Canon created this product line. More than pixels are the electronics and quality of the lens. Forget any 'digital zoom' features as useless. The only thing I wish for is the ability to save files in other than JPG format -- RAW would be very handy.
I bought this to hold a Zoom H4n. The recorder weighs in at a pretty hefty 9.8 ounces and probably rounds out at about ten when I use a windscreen with it. It's still holds it off of a desk with no problem and allows a little flexibility with the direction of the onboard microphones. I can aim the recorder about thirty degrees up or down without worrying of it tipping over. It's quite durable, I expect the threads and rest of the tripod to last a while. There isn't much more to say about it, though. It works well and costs less than a pint of Ben and Jerry's.
I got my card overnight when I bought 2 day shipping which was a plus.I also think this is the cheapest one on amazon because I searched for one and came across this one which was 39.99 from someone who had it fulfilled by amazon. I'm a big amazon buyer so I try to buy anything that's prime eligible.
I have had zero problems with this and Windows XP. The sound is great and I have no interference with anything else. It should be noted that this does not work at all with Vista or Windows 7, so it is somewhat obsolete.
Oppo has lived up to the hype for this guy!I bought it after reading the passionate and raving reviews AND because I wanted a region free, upscaling DVD player that would play all kinds of formats to accompany my new big flat panel TV.It's slick, sleek, smart, and so competent... I'm really impressed.I have been in love since I turned it on and the discs I play look so great!Older movies and even copied stuff looks sharper and richer on my big tv using this player.I haven't put it to the test with all my own formats yet but I'm confident that it will hold up.Don't spend $75 on a cheap player - OPPO is the way to go!
The PR-14-S-KIT is packaged to give the user the most value and peace-of-mind in functionality and reliability and we offer free pre-purchase consultation to evaluate compatability with your specific computer or server configuration. Now that's customer service!
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.
Works great with Dragon or anything else you want to use it with. Make sure that you have the mic close to your mouth so that it can pick up on your voice!
My wife ordered these for our 16-month old to use on a transcontinental flight. Our little guy is a little on the small size for his age so we were concerned that these might be a too big, but to our delight they fit very well. They also worked well with our iPad. The sound limiting function worked well and the headphones seem to be a decent quality.
I bought this to take with me to hotels on trips, it works great! High quality sound and plenty loud for a single room. I got an old 5 volt wall adapter and it worked that way as well.One thing is I had new batteries in it and used it on my trip then came home and plugged it in to the adapter and used it that way for a couple of days in my bedroom. When I unplugged it after only a couple of days on the wall adapter the batteries were dead? So now I know to pull one battery when I am using at home.I am very happy with these speakers.
Put in lithium batteries as alkaline does not work well in cold. So far this fishfinder does its job.
To echo what is said about the new release SIGMA lenses - WOW.Canon look out. I was shopping for a new toy for XMAS and settled on the CANON 14mm F2.8L lens. It was very nice but for the price hard to justify. I asked for an eval of the Canon and this, the Sigma alternative at 1/3rd the price. Head to head testing of the lenses on my Canon EOS 50 (ELAN) using ISO 200 film resulted in the Sigma producing a crisper image with better definition and colour saturation. Both lenses have a little &quot;flattening&quot; of the image at the edges as they try to compensate for curvature but the Sigma in my opinion is closer to true. Neither lens had any trouble Auto-Focusing during the day (Canon felt a little faster). The Sigma was a little unsure of itself on when I went for a night/bulb exposure of the starscape. Switched to Manual, set for infinity and away we went. My only other issue with the Sigma is the lens hood is not quite big enough where the Canon is spot on. Still you have to be looking really hard for faults to find them.Tooling around with the lens has been lots of fun. I had never considered using the lens for indoors shots but it is magic. Architecture photography is going to be a new thing for me I think.
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.
We've had this digital frame for a couple of weeks now and couldn't be more pleased. We got a good deal on it with a rebate, so the value was particularly attractive. We have a 4 MB SD card in it with around 400 photos. It does have the black bar on the sides but that's not a big deal to us. I may eventually try to resize photos on another card to fit the full screen, but I don't consider that to be an urgent project. Friends who have dropped by have really been impressed with it.I have not tried to hook it up directly to a PC and doubt I will. I can make any changes I want to directly to the card (check out the IOGEAR Universal Memory Drive Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Memory Card Reader/Writer on Amazon; it's great!)The screen size is great for the price, the frame looks very tasteful, and it delivers on performance. I have noticed that the picture quality is a direct delivery of what you put into it. Photos taken on a higher end camera look better than those taken on a lower end camera (no surprise, but the lower end shots do seem to look more "lower end" on this device than on a PC or a print).I recommend this digital frame.
This was a gift. Yay me! It's really fun. No, it isn't the easiest lens in the world but, that's alright. Photography should be fun and challenging shouldn't it? Yep, it should.- It's a great big hunk of glass. A little expensive. Not bad if it's a gift though:) It's also a bit heavy. Doesn't bother me. I really like it and can't wait to get some snowflake pics. Anyway, if you buy it you know what you're getting yourself into. I think you'll like it:)
I love the thinner design of this Stylus. It is much easier to pinpoint what you want to pinpoint and not hit other words, boxes, apps etc. It easily fits into a pocket on my cover which is convenient.I would buy again and recommend this product to friends. My 2 1/2 year old grandchild loved using it with the matching game I downloaded for her. Great product.
This issue was entirely my own doing - I'm sure the ram itself is fine, but when I searched for "pc2700 sodimm 1gb" this item [...] came up 3rd on the list with only the ram speed as part of the description - it is actually PC2-5300, not pc2700.Be wary when searching - not all the results match your searches. I was in a rush, but now have to wait to get the correct part until after my next payday.
I thought these would be perfect for night at the theatre, but they didn't work well at all. I was thankful they could be returned.
I wanted to give the VX2025WM a full five-star rating, but there are a few things just serious enough to knock that last star off -- at least in my personal opinion.You've likely read most of the reviews here already along with all of the specs on the 2025, but there are a couple of more glaring omissions in both thusfar. First, nowhere in the specs -- even on Viewsonic's own website -- can I find the specification for dot pitch. A couple of reviews have mentioned a very slight (and typical) LCD "graininess." Expanding 1680x1050 out to 20-inches will naturally have this effect, but a "fatter" dot pitch will accentuate it even more. I think the 2025 has a fatter-than-average pitch and that's why Viewsonic fails to mention it -- anywhere. I do not believe this is an accidental omission. [REVISION: I have since learned that the 2025 uses the same/similar panel (there may be manufacturing variations) as Dxll's new 2007FPW, that would mean a DP of .258, which is quite respectable] However, this "graininess" is by no means obtrusive or even noticeable unless you have 20/2 vision or work with your face plastered to the screen. The second issue is backlight bleed. I have two 2025's running in a dual-display configuration from a Quadro FX 1300 dual DVI adapter (PC). When configuring the displays one of them is definitely brighter (hotter) than the other at identical settings (contrast, brightness, etc) and suffers more from backlight bleed, though this only shows up on dark/black backgrounds like when booting or shutting down. This implies that there may be noticeable (but tolerable) variation between units. I purchased both of mine at the same time from the same vendor and both have close serial numbers. It's a non-factor when using the displays in Windows. Colors are vibrant and uniform.I don't play games and I have a big TV to watch movies on, so I don't do that on my computer either. My computer is all about work and playing around on the internet at 1:00am writing Amazon reviews (grin) -- for which the VX2025WM is exceptionally well suited. Text and graphics display with exceptional clarity and legibility. Colors are vivid, editing in Photoshop is a dream, Word, Excel and other Office apps will find ample real estate to have all your menus open along with your documents, and with dual displays I can edit in Photoshop and Dreamweaver simultaneously with room left over. It was a choice between a single 24" 1920x1200 LCD or two of these. Doing the math the choice was simple. Dual 2025's offers clear productivity advantages that a single 24" display simply can not match.The other cons have already been mentioned by others: No height or rotate adjustment (a Viewsonic trademark), speakers are strictly for "business audio" purposes only (what did you expect? Never intended to use them myself), in a dual config the bezels mean over two inches of division between displays. Relatively minor issues, but all totaled they provide enough reason to withhold that final star. For the money however there is simply nothing out there that can compete -- period.
Following recommendations that stated the n&uuml;vi 350 was the best for the price, I visited Best Buy with a gift card from my kids for Christmas. Best Buy was not willing to match prices with anything on line and could not come within $50 of the online price for the 350. So, surfing the web, I came across the n&uuml;vi 360 on sale at Amazon. The price for the 360 was still less than what I could get for the 350 at Best Buy! The upgrade included Bluetooth for hands free calling. But, I read that it did not work with somebody's Blackberry (that's what I have). Figuring that I would probably have the n&uuml;vi longer than the Blackberry, I went ahead with the purchase. Glad I did. My version of the Blackberry seamlessly connected to the unit, uploading the phone list, and allowing the hands free operation. You can scroll the list, tap a number, and you're connected. I had read that the speaker was weak and the user had to grab their phones to hear the caller. Perhaps they were in a noisy SUV. In my Outback, which has a noisy environment, I found the speaker adequate. I also read that the units sometimes tell you of an upcoming turn too late. Not so with this n&uuml;vi. It seems to take into account speed and warns me in plenty of time to prepare for the turn.The first time I used it, I did so on a familiar trip out of town. Coming out of a store enroute, I found I had a near flat tire (slow leak) and needed assistance. Had I called AAA I would have waited hours and lost much time. I tapped the n&uuml;vi's button for Service Stations and found that I had passed the nearest one 4 miles back. Tapping once again, it lead me right to the station's front door! I lost about a half hour in travel time overall. In time and cost, I feel it nearly paid for itself the first time out! Just an aside, using the unit, I discovered that my car's speedometer reads about 4 mph over my actual speed! A number of nice features.The unit is almost self explanatory. Pretty intuitive. It does, however, have some features that require a little knowledge--such as tapping certain parts of the screen produce certain information.The reason for the 4 stars versus 5 stars is not any fault of this specific product. GPS units, in general, need to clarify the input of their directions. For one, after laughing at a relative who headed in the wrong direction for nearly an hour before realizing that she must have punched in something incorrectly, I caught myself in a similar situation the first time I actually relied on the unit without previous knowledge of the area. It is very easy to redirect your intentions while touching or moving the unit and inadvertently touching the screen. Secondly, I find that many of the fine details, like when you are maneuvering near your destination, are incorrect. It is amazing that all of these streets are cataloged in the maps. But, many smaller streets, ramps, etc. have been added or changed (in the last 5 years) and the unit's maps have not kept up. It would be nice if user's had a way to help update the map info with a third party verification system.Overall, having fun with my n&uuml;vi.
I would've given no stars but apparently that isn't an option. I bought this amp a few months ago, and it performed adequate, so I figured I would keep it instead of pony up more dough to get another one. And then randomly it stopped working. After two months of usage I could no longer turn my stereo on loud enough to hear it. It would continually shut off. So I asked to return it, and they complied, and now that I have shipped it back to them, I am only getting a partial refund. This is a joke. I would never buy any electrical equipment from this seller ever!
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.
Works perfectly! It arrived in a timely fashion and was exactly as described. I would recommend this product to anyone in need of an adapter.
don't bother with this. As mentioned before, the rubber from the cup melted onto the windshield. It took forever for me to get the darn thing off the windshield. After getting it off, I still had to used a razor blade to get the rest of the black rubber off the glass. And there is still a slight black circle there. This happened in April in Michigan.I will admit, before it melted, the location and flexibilty of the mount was great.
This was a great present for my 9 year old's birthday! I know it will be perfect when we explore the world of microbiology! Very simple to navigate and yet complex enough to work well for our needs. Previous product reviews were right on target!
I just got this TV and I have to say...wow. I dont even have my HDMI cables yet and I am already amazed by the picture. I played the HD version of RV staring Robin William (ya, dumb movie but allot of scenic sceens of the rocky mountains) via on-demand cable and was amazed by the picture! I am using a surround sound sytem but I did check out the sound from the TV speakers and they are very nice for TV speakers. Would be hard to beat. Ecellent TV for and exellent price.Add: I do notice a slight "black grass" on dark scenes (in the middle at the bottom). It is slight and easy for me to ignore, but I do wish it wasnt there.
...in photo labs you must buy this, it works great, I have it in my office at work and its really cool!
What a wonderful pair of binoculars! The binocular market is saturated with a plethora of cheap binoculars, and all too often their cheapness nags at you while using them. However, this pair is really special. For so little money, you get an extremely-accurate pair of binoculars that have great focusing ability and commendable optics. When looking at the specs, however, it is hard to tell how much you will enjoy using them - but after using this frequently for astronomy, bird-watching, and general fun, I have found these to be wonderfully comfortable to hold, easy on the eyes and nose, and not too heavy and not too light (too light isn't a good thing - you can't stabilize them). Highly recommended!
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!
I love my Zaurus, and have a few words ...:1.) There's ALWAYS room for another OS. Competition keeps the industry alive. Look at the consumer computer OS market (no competition) vs the console gaming market (TONS of competition). The consumer OS market seems stagnant compared to the lively and highly competative console gaming market.2.) Sharp is targetting high end users (Business professionals are NOT high end users) who desire the complete customization that comes with having an open system, plus the ease of JAVA development for customized applications. IT directors who need to get into their system from anywhere at any time, businesses which need data access over a large area where terminals are impractical, etc.3.) Yes, Java, but no, not a PDA. They never meant this Zaurus to be "just another PDA". See my previous point as to why Java on the Zaurus is a good thing, and why it's not "just another PDA".4.) If they took any more time to develop Linux and OSX sync, the product would have been delayed even further-- a self-defeating plan. One of the advantages of appealing to the OSS community is if they didn't develop it, someone else defintely will. Yes, this is a cheesy easy way out, but it also ensures that the application will be written that is useful to those who use it.5.) Yes, it's a first release. A ... good first release at that. There is a lack of software currently available for it, but it is growing at an astonishing rate. Even before official release, companies like The Kompany and Handango had software ready to go-- not to mention the entire OSS community who is hyped about the system creating free alternative software (and even a completely repackaged operating system) for it.
My husband and I had been looking at this remote for awhile, and while we didn't really think close to $500 for a remote was reasonable we were able to purchase one for under $250 by waiting for a deal. We love the feel of the remote, and now that it is programmed it really eliminates the 27 remotes we had previously.That being said... If you have dialup, be prepared for some serious frustration on setup. We ended up taking the remote and the laptop to our local Borders to use the high speed wireless. Firmware, etc was over 50MB which would have taken us DAYS to do at home. Also, if you go in and change settings or add activities, you'll need an internet conncetion as well. If you do have a high speed conncetion, then it goes much easier and faster.Overall, I am thrilled with this remote. Even though setup required us to drive a couple miles up the road, every component we had was in the database - even our older ones, and we love that we can program in our favorite channels on our Dish DVR. If you are looking for a great truly "universal" remote, I highly reccomend this one... just maybe look for those great deals since it is a tad pricey.
This is a great machine for the price. The screen is a good size and the picture quality is good even when viewed from the side. The small overall size, even with the battery attached (the battery effectively doubles the thickness) makes it very portable. It also comes with a couple of accessories not found with the more expensive machines, like a car adapter as well as a 110 plug, and a splitter that allows you to plug 2 sets of headphones in. The sound is the only place were this machine falls short. The sound is okay at best with the built in speakers, but any background noise makes it nearly impossible to hear anything from them even with the volume all the way up. Not surprising since due to the size of the player the speakers are only a little bigger then headphone speakers, but with headphones or portable plug-in speakers the sound is superb. Besides the sound the only 2 complaints are that you can not control the volume with the remote and that the power switch is too easily turned on by accident (do not travel with the battery attached or you will find you have no charge when it comes time to watch a movie). The battery lasts 3.5 to 4 hours, long enough for 2 short movies or 1 long one. So if you are looking not to spend a fortune, nothing else come close in in the under $300 range.
I'm liking it so far. Glad I can take the guesswork out of my exposures.Only thing I want to warn (and I haven't spent time to see if there's a work around): there's no shutter between 60 and 30 to choose. I shoot at a 50 shutter speed pretty much all the time (video), and it's not a huge deal to compensate for it, but I wish I had the choice. Didn't see any mention of it (wouldn't matter much to a photographer) so I figured I'd point it out.Otherwise it's cool. Definitely feels plastic and not built like a tank, but I mean... it's a light meter. It's fine.
The sound is great, but it's just too fragile to use lets say.. while moving. I bought two pairs of the V-Moda Freqs and gave one to my friend and used one myself. The one I used lost sound in the left ear in less than 6 days of use. My friend used his at his home and the right side just fell apart, although he was able to put it back together, the quality of the build just doesn't justify the price tag. My Older pair of JVC Marshmellows took some actual beatings and still works as fine as the day I opened it, These won't even last if you take good care of them.
I bought this camcorder at the end of September in 2004.This was my first camcorder and my first MiniDV. Since I never had a camcorder before, the small convenient size of the camcorder and tapes just blew me away. It also brings attention to those curious and unfamiliar with MiniDVs.This camcorder performed great the first couple of months. Here are a few Pros and Cons I noticed while I used this camera:Pros:- Powerful built in mic. You can make the audio pick up noise as you zoom in.- Clear and bright outdoor picture. In good lighting, the colors were quite accurate.- Colored view finder.- Take pictures while recording and doesn't disturb your recording.- Firewire port for video editing.- Changing tape is a breeze since it's on top.- Backlight button is very useful under lowlight.- Comes with a remote control great to use if you're recording yourself or want to do a prank without being caught. (Not that I've done this...)Cons:- Grany picture in low-light- Hard to control from shaking if you use more then 14x zoom- Digital pictures come out dark- Limited WarrantyLike I said before, it was great for the first few months, but then on January, things started going downhill with this camcorder:After uploading video into my computer, I rewinded the tape I've watched several times before. I pushed play and suddenly the video and audio started to skip. I checked my other tapes to see if it was just the tape that went bad, but now all of them were acting up. I looked at the tape and noticed that the camera was marking the film strip. I bought a head cleaner, but that did nothing to improve.I called Panasonic and they said it was probably something wrong with the head. They told me to send it to a certified camcorder repair shop (I live in Florida and the closest was in Tennessee). So I packed it up, sent it over there. They looked at it and told me that it would cost around $159 to get it fix (the warranty didn't cover it). So, I paid to get it repaired. A few weeks later, I got it back.When I turn it on, at first it acted just the same. I was furious. Though I kept recording and it soon stopped for a month or two.Now, however, the video sometimes shows these lines that go up and down and last for a minute. It shows up on all my tapes either at the beginning or in the middle of a used tape.Also, I went out of state last saturday, and during the whole trip my cassette would constantly jam and request to be restarted almost every time I turn it on or changed modes.In conclusion, I ask that if you have just purchase this camcorder, register it and buy the extended warranty.If you are thinking of buying this camera, don't. It's been a nightmare and I'm so dissapointed I've waisted $450 (cost) + $159 of repairs that did little to help it.Despite the problems, I still use it but for events with little importance that I don't mind having the video skip.
I ordered an image transfer kit for an HP printer. The item arrived in 1 day - just in time to be installedwhen the printer sent a message that it was time to change the part. The printer would not continue printinguntil this part was changed - so thanks to Amazon, I had it right away! As usual, the price was unbeatable!
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 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 got this lens for my daughter. She wanted to get closer, without the weight of a zoom lens. A very good value for the money.
I use this to charge my Zen Vision M 30. No problems so far.
I bought a new computer with Windows Vista and the the Zio reader that came with the camera didn't work. After talking with on Olympus rep, he suggested buying this product. After working with it for half a day, it became obvious that it doesn't work with Windows Vista. So I sent it back. I had to pay shipping which was expensive. If anyone buys one used and finds an xD card in it, it's mine - I forgot to take it out before I sent the thing back!
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.
Not much to really say about the product... it works as intended and was a reasonable cost.
This is the 1st HD TV that I have owned, but I did a lot of research on which one to buy. For the price, this one is a steal. It picks up the broadcast HD chanels over an antenna and they look better than cable on my cousins flat screen LCD. I had a section of burnt out pixels on my original TV, and Sony support was great. They sent a replacement and packed out the old one. I would recommend this to anyone.
I bought this filter to keep sand and dust out of my Sigma 20mm 1:1.18 EX DG Aspherical lens. It does a great job of that and has slightly improved the clarity of full sunlight shots to boot.I'd buy a Tiffen lens filter again in a heartbeat.
This hdmi outlet DID NOT come with the flexible shafts in the rear. One port was also non functional. Piece of junk.
I purchased this camera as a present for one of my daughters. She is crazy about it, the color and finish is just what you would expect from a Ferrari inspired idea. Total top shelf all the way. The packaging will blow you away. The camera does not have a viewfinder just a very large screen.The quality is stunning, but given Olympus and Ferrari that was to be expected. You do have to be careful to keep the lens clean. It is covered, but none the less it is very easy to smudge. as far as tech details it is not very different than any other camera in this class. But...if you want to make a different kind of statement...YES this will do it!
Amazon offered the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens bundled with the TiffenUV Protection Filter, for my Nikon 3100. Since the filter was supposed to be for the Sigma lens, (58mm) I was expecting a 58mm filter and not a 52mm. Since I failed to pay attention, obviously the filter is too small. I need to have a 58mm. I know, it was not a big investment, but if it does not fit ... it does not fit.
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.
Dont waste the money.Used multiple times on two different units, did NOTHING to either......DON'T BOTHER.
There is a lot of static when playing my iPod Touch. It was very annoying. I am returning.
The price was great,And delivery was quick. Sony charges 40 bucks for this same cable. I recommend this to any Sony owner since you cant use universal cords on their equipment.
Great tool for my college bound son and daughter, I told them when I gave it them, "Now you can always find your way home". It was a very emotional moment, as they all are when your children leave for college and parts unknown.
Having owned several PDA's, I was a bit skeptical about the Visor, primarily due to the price. Was it worth the extra cash for the color? Answer is absolutely. First of all, don't even consider getting a non-Palm operating system. Windows CE is garbage, and their new OS has virtually no software. Palm OS has tons of free software, simple to download. The Visor is slim for a color screen, and holds a ton of info. with the 8mb. In addition, it is simple to sync with your computer, just press a button and it's done in about 20 seconds. Even a moron couldn't foul up this one. The Visor keeps me organized, has my entire Rolodex in it, etc. The one thing I would advise is to seriously consider getting a collapsable keyboard (Targus makes a nice one) which you can &quot;dock&quot; your Visor on and type away on a full-size keyboard. It's great for entering alot of info when you are away from a computer or your docking module. Anyhow, you can't go wrong with the Visor. Built by the folks who started the Palm company, this is a true improvement on Palm's products. And, with the ability to add products and attach more memory, this one is the best for future expansion. Who knows what the next product may be that Handspring decides to make available for the expansion port? The possibilities are endless. Buy it now, unless you can't afford it, then save up and buy it. Don't buy a cheap competitor--you'll regret it.
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.
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.
This product protects my lens from dust, as I am also teaching my 8 year old son to take pictures, also protects it from fingerprints
First, a caveat. This is my first GPS of this type (I have a Garvin hand-held for hiking.) That said, I love this unit. I just completed a 4500 mile three week trip from Kentucky to Colorado and Utah and back, and then from Kentucky to Washington DC and back. The unit worked flawlessly. Very accurate and very convenient. I used the "bean bag" mount which I find very suitable. Unlike some reviews I've read I had no trouble with it sliding on the dash. But then I usually don't take curves at 90 mph.I was amazed at the accuracy and completeness of the information. The unit works hard to keep you on track. If you leave the route for any reason--even to get gas or a sandwich, it immediately recalculates and provides directions to get you back on track. Its library of data is extensive, accurate and useful. At times I was not sure my Nuvi was giving me good information, but in all 4500 miles it did not fail me once. The turn by turn directions with accurate street names and accompanying printed directions are greatWhen I ordered it I was concerned that the screen size might be too small. I did not find that a problem at all, and very much like the smaller size because I can just clip it off the mount and slip it in my pocket when I leave the car. The screen is big enough and "Miss Nuvi's" voice is pleasant and clear.One message I have for Garvin, though. The software was obviously written by a golf fanatic. At one point in the middle of Kansas the screen showed four golf courses within ten miles. There was seldom a time when at least one golf course was not on the screen. But they do not show rest stops or medical facilities. Now I like to play a round of golf occasionally, but when I'm driving down the Interstate I typically need rest areas with a whole lot more urgency than I need golf courses. I see no need to have golf courses scrolling down the screen almost constantly at the expense of more practical and universaly sought sites. Rest areas and medical facilities are not listed in the "places" library either, but golf courses are. I find that strange and annoying. Surely in Nuvi's six million attractions library there's room for something as universally appreciated as rest areas.But the convenience and accuracy of the Nuvi outweighs the inconveniences of too many golf courses and not enough pit stops. I highly recommend it. It will get you there.
I expected this product to be original Nokia charger as shown in the picture. Once received i found out that its a cheap product that is being made in china.
I was a little worried when I read the reviews saying that these headphones are "overpressured." When these headphones are put on correctly, they are not overpressured and they are toatlly comfy. I can run and run with these babies on and they don't bother me. I love the color and the position of the wire that runs up to the. With my ipod shuffle, this set is a dream for an active person.
This case has enough compartments to hold all my paperwork as well as other incidentals to carry me through the day. It rolls effortlessly and is very sturdy. I like the removeable carrying case for my computer. I like it a lot. Great Value!!
It's a real shame that one has to go out and buy these suction cups after spending several hundred dollars on the Nuvi. Yet, the cubs quickly become fused to the windshield (no matter what season), and if removed often, they quickly lose their stick. Thus, if you want to move the Nuvi between cars (the only advantage over having a built-in GPS system), then you must buy extra cups for each car. I found Garmin impossible to contact!
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 really adamant to get an IPOD as my digital music player. I've been wanting it for quite sometimes. Then the news on IPOD problems with its battery start popping everywhere on the net. This made me rethink my decision on getting an IPOD.Here's my plus points on getting an IPOD:1. Music Quality2. Design3. User InterfaceThe Minus Point:1. Defective battery2. Concern about the battery lifespan after prolong use3. Battery life when playing music non-stop made this player not really desirable for long international travel.As you can see most of the concern is with the battery. Granted you can have apple replace the battery for free after a lot of people voice their concern to apple. If you are going overseas with your IPOD - this battery problem is moot point for an expensive player such as IPOD. The battery puke, you are screwed.So then I searched for an alternative. And I found this MPIO FL100 512MB. After looking at the spec and it's design I decide just to take a plunge and just get it.After using it for a few days. Here are my impressions on it:1. This thing is small!2. Did I mention Small? And quite sleek looking.3. Have a SD/MMC slot- you can add more storage on it! which is a plus.4. USB V1.1 - should've been USB2.0 but doesnt really bother me. The download speed is quite good.5. Sound quality is on par with IPOD - but then again my ears is not audiophile ears6. Battery - only need 1 AAA for about 11hrs of playtime - the manufacturer stated it can play up to 14hrs on single battery- but I guess it depends on the battery itself. It's much better than IPOD since if the battery runs out - just toss it away. I especially hate the mini ipod - if the battery dies - that mini ipod become an expensive paper weight.7. Support under windowsXP is very good. I can just use windows media player9 to download the musics.8. User interface is not as bad as I thought it would be. It's quite intuitive.9. Come with an earphones, leather case, cd-rom for the software, handstrap, battery included, usb cable and user guide.
...then it probably is.I bought this machine to use as a stand alone copier, eventhough it functions as a printer, fax, and scanner as well.No where did it say that it REQUIRES the computer to beturned on and connected in order to make copies.In addition, it takes a huge amount of system resources anda whopping 100 MB of hard drive space to install the software.As a matter of fact, I was unable to install the software(despite having installed countless other peripherals,including several all-in-ones) without requesting technicalsupport.The technical support number is unavailable in thedocumentation, and once found, the only tech support forthis machine is a toll number! The technical support repI spoke to was less than helpful and laughed at my machine,which exceeds the minimum specifications on the box, becauseit was less than he considered optimal. He told me that Iwould have to stop running all of my other software in orderto make this machine run. (I have 128 MB of RAM!)Users of all-in-one machines, it seems, would often beusers who do not have the latest and greates computers. Ifthey did, why wouldn't they just buy the latest and greatestprinter and scanner? This kind of deprecation by technicalsupport is unacceptable!I have each of the pieces that this machine offers exceptthe copier. At this point, I think I would be better off totry to get an inexpensive copier than to try another all-in-one.But, there's one thing I know for sure. Of the thousands ofdollars I spend each year on computer equipment and peripherals,not one more dime will ever go to Lexmark!
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.
I bought this for my wife and it has made her happy from Day One. It has the perfect amount of memory for her and offers some bells and whistles far above similarly priced MP3 players. I highly recommend this player for its ease of use and outstanding features.
I am a fan of Sennheiser. I bought a number of Sennheiser for myself and my kids over years. I own a HD-280 Pro, HD-570, PX-100, and MX-400, in addition to HD-555.HD-555 is supposed to be the next generation for HD-570, but falls short of the standard HD-570 established. First, the sound quality. They are similar but HD-570 is slightly more efficient. They are both open air by design. So not being able to isolate environment noise is not a flaw but by your own choice. HD-280 Pro seals up better but you don't get the quality of openess. The resolution of different music instruments and voices is amazing. You can hear new sounds from a familiar recording. Second comfort. It is comfortable in general but becomes too warm over your ears after longer wearing. HD-570 is definitely more comfortable. The ear cups are smaller than those of the HD-570 too. Third, build quality. It is very durable after two years of use. But I whish it also had the removable cord as HD-570. Lastly, the appearance. It is subjective but in my opinion HD-555 wins in the coolness department.I am not regreting buying HD-555. But I am a little disappointed at the lack of improvement over HD-570, and the hype on it.
This is a nightmare! It won't DO ANYTHING WITHOUT INK. I mean, it won't SCAN. The ink is sooo expensive. It is a HOG! Constant error messages regarding ink. The black ink tank alone was $20.75 (multiply that by 5 for all the cartridges). Don't buy this printer. Go with HP, or something else, anything else!
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 think this product is very good. I'm also pleased with the efficiency of placing an order, and also the quick delivery of this product. Thank you Amazon, and thank you for caring about my purchase!
I've purchased several Belkin cables and they always seem to be well made. Only problem with this particular cable is that it is not USB 2.0 which I didn't realize when I bought it. I had intended to attach it to another cable which I purchased at the same time. According to the instructions, it is not advisable.The mistake was completely mine. I just didn't think to check for USB 2.0 when I purchased it.
[Apart from minor issues like stability of the "weighted" base, this hub has been such a consistent, heavy-duty performer, while holding its price point (just short of 30) for exactly 4 years, that I've had to award it 5 stars (and order the identical model for my wife). But just in the last 2 months the hub has been behaving completely opposite to expectations. It goes totally dead with my hard drives, telling me that they're drawing too much power and therefore the hub is shutting them down until I remove them. But even when the hub is naked with the exception of a tiny flash drive, it remains dead, dark and non-communicative. It comes back to life only when I disconnect the AC power and rely on nothing more than the power supplied by the USB ports. That's fine, but not what I need with my 1TB (and bigger) hard drives, which until now had been showing on my computer's desktop with each start-up. I'm about to call a rep in order to get an idea of what's going on and whether there's a fix (could it be Apple's latest update to OSX? I'll be back pending further info.]I realized I needed a 7-port hub and checked out the D-Link, Kensington, Belkin--the usual suspects. Then I chanced upon this unlikely contender, looking more like a jukebox in Amazon's picture than a hub. I was intrigued by the off-beat design and noticed that the price was competitive (though a couple of the others are presently offering rebates, a free flylight, and other sweeteners). Now that I'm looking at the CyberPower USB port "in person," I can provide a few initial impressions:1. It's a lot smaller than the picture might imply. Compactness is nice, but you also want a hub that will stay put and that allows sufficient space between adjacent plugs.2. Although the hub is designed for either vertical or horizontal use, the added and welcome weight of the detachable base makes vertical use the more sensible option. Otherwise, you've got a lightweight (and fairly generic) loaded-up plug which could easily move around, dislodging the USB mini-plug (a necessary evil except for small cameras) at one end of every USB 2.0 cable.3. It seems to handle my equipment off of the USB power supplied by the computer, but I still breathe easier using the included AC power adapter. (To the manufacturer's credit, it's one of the slimmer, lighter wall-warts that I've seen.)4. The flash drive mount is practical (but not unique). Now I can finally use that old Sandisk thumb drive that formerly was taking up the space of two USB ports.5. The individual port lights are on all the time and, unlike most hubs, are not indicative of the presence or absence of a USB device.In conclusion, it's a reliable performer and a convenient as well as eye-catching device--providing you go for the vertical look. If I were to suggest one design improvement, it would be to "fatten up" the tower so that it would be wide enough to permit horizontal insertion of USB devices with the hub in vertical position. Doing so would assure unforced accommodation of all your USB plugs, even the most space-devouring ones. Biggest "gripe": the vertical design is not real stable. The hub is easily dislodged from the base and bounces around quite a bit. If I had to do it over, I'd look at the heavy, dome-shaped Kensington.[Revaluation after almost 3 years: I tried the Kensington. It was no more stable but less reliable. So I returned to the CyberPower, but without the base or vertical position. I velcroed its back side to the wooden surface behind my desktop machine, with printer and two 500GB storage drives inputted to the rear, one USB cable from the front side to the USB of my iMac, and a flash drive connected to the top side of the hub. Absolutely no problems. This item continues to rise in both popularity and price because it's so good. Should it ever fail, I doubt there's any other hub available that could surpass it. Forget the "cuteness" factor; this thing is all business.][4 years later: This "off brand" hub continues to be an Amazon best-seller while hubs like the Kensington "round mound" have fallen off the map, so this one is a proven winner. Only lately I've had some difficulty with getting it to recognize really large (1TB) hard drives. Before condemning the drive, I going to try some different cables and maybe a call to the manufacturer. Otherwise, the next step up would be either a 3.0 USB hub or a hub with dedicated switches, permitting you to assign just the power-draining devices to the AC-powered inputs while allowing the other devices (iPods, mouse receivers, flash drives, printers, etc.) to run sheerly on USB power.]
These headphones were the perfect fit for our 18 month old to use on his first flight! We plugged them into our MP3 player so he could hear his favorite music. They adjusted to fit his head well and are very padded around the ears for extra comfort. I also really liked the volume control on the cord of the headphones to better adjust the sound. All around a great product.
Without this, I would have to have cut and spliced wiring in my 2006 Honda Odyssey (with DVD and Navigation) to install my new Parrot bluetooth device. This made it simply plug and play. The hardest part is figuring out what to do with the excess wiring from this device and the bluetooth kit. For me, I put the bluetooth "brain" (small box) and most of the excess wiring up behind the navigation screen where there's more room and just ran the connection wiring down to the radio area (where there is NO excess room). If you're wondering whether you really need a vehicle specific wiring harness and plan on a "do it yourself" installation, save yourself some frustration and go with the harness.
It worked just I as expected non issues at all...it just worked I would recommend this vendor for this unit.
The Logitech headset works great and the noise-cancellation is sweeeeeeeetttt!! It helps my podcast, the My Toledo Podcast, to sound very professional and really, really good. I recommend this item to everyone.
I purchased this all-in-one machine today. It works great w/printing, copying, and scanning. My scanned pictures turned out clear and rich in color.
Unless your drive has a separate power source this USB cable is good only for data transfer. It will not power a 2.5 inch drive alone. It should be advertised as such.
My experience has been basically the same as Rick's - I've spent hours with 2 of these things trying to get them to work. In XP, every once in a while if I jump through enough hoops I can get it recognized. But take it out once and it's back to square one. Oddly enough it actually plays when I plug it into a WinMe copmuter, every time.I wouldn't wish one of these on anyone. I have a 128 MB KingMax I bought to tide me over until I got the Cruzer working (ha!) and still use it every day. It is recognized instantly in every (WinMe and up computer) I plug it into.
Would recommend this flash meter to anyone that shoot with studio strobes.Also a great meter to have to meter flash with ambient light.
I just bought theManfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Releaseand it fits perfectly inside the monopod's carrying case.This'll be just right for my DSLR, but now I'm looking for a light-duty pan/tilt head for myBenro A2970F Versatile Tripod with Aluminum Flip Lock Legs-- preferably, a head that uses the same Quick-Release Plates as the 234RC.My Sony DCR-SR100 Camcorder weighs only about 1.5 pounds. So if anyone has any good suggestions, I'd really appreciate it.Keep in mind, I'm looking for something that will do the trick with the Benro Tripod, AND something which uses the same Quick-Release Plates as the 234RC, this way I'll have the (quick) option of using the monopod for my DSLR, as well as for the camcorder.Happy shooting!
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!
You know, I think there's a sort of gulf of knowledge between those who are "in the know" with respect to AV equipment and those who aren't, and the reviews for this product certainly reflect that. Some people can't stop praising the thing long enough to consider whether their commentary is going to be useful to a potential customer while others seem to be overflowing with acrimony at the fact that this device did not, in fact, change their life on a deep, meaningful, metaphysical level and they are still filled with all of their previous hurt and ennui, and with cable reception that's no better, to boot. That being the case, I'll direct my attention towards trying to explain under what circumstances you would want to buy this device and when you probably wouldn't.The basic question is, "Does the splitter do what it's advertised to?" The answer to that is a resounding yes. This splitter is miles above and away from anything your cable technician installed in your home. It will lose significantly less signal strength than the terrible metal-plated signal leaks you may or may not have sitting in your attic right now. If you need a low-loss splitter, this is the one you should buy. I have several of them distributed throughout my house, supporting my utterly insane wiring scheme, and they're performing brilliantly.The question, then, for the lay person, is why anybody would need a device like this. Let me stress - if you are not watching HDTV, you DO NOT NEED THIS DEVICE. Save your money and buy a lower end splitter. The reason why you need a high signal ceiling (2GHz is 33%-100% higher than what you get on a typical four-way coaxial splitter from your cable company) is to let as much data travel through the pipe as possible, and if you're just watching regular old standard definition television, you're not going to see any appreciable gain from this splitter over any other decent model with a lower ceiling or a slightly higher loss rate.Moreover, if you're having trouble with your reception, this item is not necessarily the obvious answer to your problem. Specifically, this splitter will do nothing - absolutely nothing - if your house and devices are not wired with RG-6 coaxial cable (as opposed to RG-59, which most older homes would have). This splitter will do nothing to fix a signal that's already degraded by the time it gets to it. The only reason you should buy this device at all is as a component in a general wiring strategy involving high quality coaxial cable (easily purchased from MonoPrice) and maybe some signal boosters.For the enthusiast, then, I will say that this item does everything that it's supposed to, does it well, and, so far as I have been able to tell, does it at roughly average price. For the average reader, however, before buying this item and expecting it to solve all your problems, and to avoid a reaction like some of that of the negative reviewers here, make sure to educate yourself on all the down-and-dirty details of cable wiring and make sure that this splitter is the real solution to your problem.
I did a lot of research on a lot of bags, backpacks and messenger bags. For the price this is a great bag. My Toshiba 355 with the 17" screen fit perfect in the padded slot that has a velcro strap to keep it in place. This backpack also has two other compartments for books and ect. Plenty of pockets, compartments and extras. Lot of backpack for a small price.
Believe it or not the "usb sync and charge" cables will NOT charge your axim! I found this out the hard way, by buying a couple ("sync and charge") cables thinking that there must have been a problem with the one I bought. Later, I found out that the electrical current pull required to charge the axim exceeds the USB current rating available from a typical USB port... so you must have a plug-in charger.I bought this product because the dell sync cradle was just too bulky to stash in my travel bag...(and the sync calbles did not charge)... but with this charger (plus the sync cable) its a compact package when travelling.The charger is very small, well made, has a status indicator light, and the prongs fold back for storage. The thing is a little pricey (I paid $20) but its unlikely you will find anything better suited.
This is an excellent telescope for the beginner at a very good price, from an excellent company. The optics are exceptional for this price range and construction quality is first rate. You will need to add more eyepieces and filters to maximize its capability.
I bought if on the day after thanksgiving. It was so cheap...under $90. I think it's a good digital camera with the good price. I only need to post some pictures on the internet, send some photos to my family, and get some photos to send out. You would like it if you only need this digital camera for fun and not for something so professional. I took about 20-25 pictures and then the batteries dead. No problem...I went to the store and bought a battery charger and also rechargable batteries. I was going to buy Fuji FinePix $299 but my husband didn't want me to spend alot of money. I was so sad but after I tried this vivitar camera I felt alot better. I was looking at Vivatar cameras before. The prices were too cheap, so I didn't buy any of them. Now, I realized that it's ok if I would buy a cheap one. You'll like it if you want to buy a digital camerca that is cheap and pretty good in quality of the pictures.I bought a 64MB memory card at $29.99 at target ( it was on sale ).You might get a 128 MB one if you want to take more pictures.
Perfect for what i ordered it for, now able to use my Turtle Beach X12 headset to its full capabilities with my toshiba laptop best $2.14 ever spent
I am new to this product, never had a palm pilot before, works great, the instructions are a little vague. Don't understand how to work the addit, I have tried to download the addit to my computer but the website is down or something. And the palm keeps telling me I need to hot sync to get addit products. Oh well hopefully it will work someday. Otherwise I like it alot. I really love the calendar, that will come in handy for keeping track of my appointments for my business.
I have two PC's, one a Pentium II/333 and another Pentium 4/1.5, both running XP. They live about 45 feet apart with a floor and three walls separating them. I bought this contraption and the new wireless Linksys USB receiver thingmabob and had my 1st attempt at a home network up and running with one hour. (I felt like a hero!) I'm not the most savy when it comes to home PC'ing but I can usually hold my own, however, I would guess that having XP on both machines seemed to make it easier for me than it could have been, but this was my first experience, so I'm just guessing here. The ONLY problem I had was that I forgot to temporarily disable my personal firewall during installation and that kept the base from configuring at all. Once I realized I needed to pop that off things, again continued without hiccups of any sort. I'd say that unless your home is HUGE then you'll be just fine with this. My upstairs signal has never been less than excellent. I love this product!!!
Not sure what to say... delivery was good, but the product itself... not sure whose fault it is that I still have not installed this freakin' thing so it actually works: seller's or producer's! TRENDNET customer service is horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!DO not EVER buy their product. I am trying to fix this hardware with them for over three weeks, and the only I got is over more than 10 new case #, working with 1st level technicians who do not know what they are actually doing, but are reading printed directions. they made me do the same thing I did myself twice before that- installing the driver - even first time computer user would know to do that, but they read directions and made me wait for more than 5 minutes for more than 20 times, sometimes three time during one phone call. 2nd level technicians does the same thing, and 3 level that suppose to call me more than 72 hours ago, and I still haven't received a call from them. Device still does not work!!! After I called them again to ask why they are not calling me back, they told me to send an e-mail to [...] or something like that!!!!!!! come on!!!!+ the phone number of the customer service in the booklet is not correct. they tell you to do some stupid things that does not work as well, so I needed to search for the correct number!and the tone of the voice of some technicians was so pretentious, like we, customers, are the dummiest idiots ever, but they are the ones that are reading directions! =)
I bought these to put in my Suzuki Samurai along with a set of Boss marine 6.5" speakers and a Shark motorcycle 6" sub. My main objective in this vehicle is to get an acceptable sound without spending a lot of money because of the nature of off-roading and leaving the roof off. Amazingly these tweeters bring out the highs extremely well. After reading some other reviews I had some concern but after I installed them I realized that because of how well they bring out the highs it is extremely important that you tune things appropriately because they do not have any kind of crossover/filter built in. Overall, these things are just absolutely amazing for the price.
I used the original battery that came with my camera for 5 years. Eventually it used to die after 5-6 pictures...This one is Canon original, I was able to use it on five different occasions and take dozens of photos before charging again. And 5 minutes of charging gave it lots of juice. HIGHLY recommended. Worth the high price, and you probably won't find it cheaper then Amazon.
A cheap product but does the job as long as you don't try to compare it with a Lee filter etc though. Having said that, I cannot see anything wrong with the images made using this filter on my D200. So for me its great!!!
Got it primarily for the rescue software. It comes on a mini-disk. Important factoid for anyone who has a slot loading cd-drive. I called the company when I realized I could not use the provided mini-disc because of said type of drive. SanDisk offered to burn the software onto a cd-rom and sent it to me free of charge. As they should. The software was super easy to use. Saved a precious movie file that I'd accidentally deleted. Great service on the part of SanDisk.
I purchased a Bose Dock for my Daughter and it is very good but did not last long with her abuse. I tried an Altec Lansing inMotion system and the sound just did not live up to my standards. The iRhythms A-303 was my next, and final, purchase. It has great sound and volume if you want volume. The Bass, Mid-Range and Treble are all there and crystal clear. It makes the iPod sound impressive to anyone who has never heard an iPod.The structure appears to be solid. Save your money, buy this and you will never want another docking speaker system.
Remember when a digital camera cost a king's ransom and it looked like everything was made out of lego blocks? This little marvel is a demonstration of how far digital cameras have advanced in the last few years. ...Summary: Overall, a great camera in a small package. My new favorite toy, no contest. Pros - small, very stylish, good picture quality, good features (even takes video clips). Cons - no case, supplied 16MB card too small, no case, cradle is USB only, did I mention no case?
I paid 14 dollars for a 2gb card....awesome
Technics 1200s are unquestionably the best turntables available. They have extremely high torque and amazingly steady tabletops rendering them almost unskippable. With good needles you should not have a jump number one on unscratched wax. Wether you want to DJ, learn, have fun, or just plain listen to high quality music on wax the twelve hundered is the absolute top of the line.
The sound is really great, but there is one problem with this headphones they keep falling from my ears no matter what rubber caps (they come with 3 different sizes) I used. The design flaw makes them unusable for me.
The speakers provide quality sound! This was an extra speaker to add to my system.
Got this item a while ago for when my friends and I convoy up to Cali. Not overly powerful, but good enough to reduce the area of the reception to just us. And that's all I really needed. Easy to install, nice quality. Good buy.
I bought this item for my husband, he is very happy with it, the only thing he complained about is the length, he wished it was a bit longer.. otherwise good product, good value.
(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.
I chose this router on the recommendation of several friends, and have not been disappointed. This is possibly the easiest-installing piece of networking hardware I have encountered. The enclosed CD steps you through hooking up the cables, and configures both the router and your computers to work. It literally took me under ten minutes to go from opening the box to a working network connection. If you're looking to share a cable connection among computers, this is just the thing to get.
I've just set this card up with twoSeagate ST307504FPA1E3-RK FreeAgent Pro 750 GB USB/eSATA/FireWire400 External Hard Drives - it installed under Windows Vista Ultimate on an Everex laptop without needing the driver CD - as RAID 0. I then took those drives to an older Compaq desktop I use as a file server, running XP Pro, hooked the two drives up to its Sabrent PCI 2 port RAID eSATA controller, which runs different firmware and drivers, and Windows Drive Manager, when told to import the foreign format, recognized the striped array, and set it up correctly, even maintaining the drive letter I had assigned. The Drive Managers in XP Pro and Vista Ultimate appear to be fully RAID conversant, at least with regard to RAID levels 0,1, and 10, and the format created by the SIIG PC Express card is standardized enough that it is portable between different versions of Windows. I am still restoring a backup onto the array, will leave another comment if I run into any "issues", but so far it is more compatible than I expected it to be. I am mightily impressed - and this card is blisteringly fast, to boot, faster than the Sabrent PCI card. The SIIG adapter is able to handle two drives separately, as well, and need not be used under RAID. I am also getting the impression that both the SIIG and the Sabrent (which comes without firmware loaded, by the way) are able to recognize drive 0 (primary, for the purpose of this review) and drive 1 regardless of which port they are attached to. That is very good news in that it is generally very easy to mess up a striped array - one table error, and your data is unrecoverable.
I bought this mouse in 2007, so I've had it for 5 years. I think I got it for $30 back in the day. It literally JUST died, which is why I'm on Amazon looking for other mice to buy. It's be a great, trusty mouse. The battery life lasts forever. I think I only changed it a few times in the whole time I've had it. I've traveled with it and threw it in my laptop back wherever I went. I love the two buttons that you can use to go back and forth on a page. The only only down side is the USB wireless receiver. It's not super huge, but it's pretty big compared to the little tiny ones they make today. It can get in the way of other things sometimes. If it weren't for that, I'd totally buy this mouse again.
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.
The cartridge works fine, and the colors are good. I have a six-year old printer. The cartidge arrived quick as well. I'm happy.
Best product for Internet Caffes that offers VoIP. We plan to bye it ASAP.
Not up to my expectation, the sound was not clear and hard to understand, head piece was uncomfortable to wear. for the price I expected more!
Fits perfect on our canon lenses. Fits kit 18-55 and 70-300 lenses. Ships in hard protective case with foam inside.
This bag is perfect. Roomy, easy to wheel, handel moves up and down easily, roomy side pockets, great price...couldn't be happier
Kodak EasyShare V803 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Cosmic Blue)This camera is easy to use and has suited my purposes very well so far. I am not really worried about the technical details and I think that the V803 is a very good snapshot/point and shoot camera.
Within ten minutes of getting this home and plugged into a Sony Vaio PCG-F370 laptop Running Mandrake Linux 8.2, I was up and running. Mandrake Control Center was able to recognize and use a wizard to configure. This is after finding almost no specific documentation on using almost any wireless nic under GNU/Linux.Linksys and other strong consumer market oriented manufacturers would do well to begin strongly supporting Linux very soon.
The memory module would not physically plug into my iBook G4 (1 gHz 2004 14" model). Something on the bottom side would not allow the left side (short side) fit into the slot ... it tried for a while but no luck. Too bad because it was a great price.
I would highly recommend the IRiver Clix (1st generation as I haven't tried generation 2). After doing much research and discovering the IRiver was rated higher by CR magazine, I selected that one. It has a large viewing screen, great color, games, etc that I use frequently. I have noticed the games seem to drain the battery life a little more than the music. Battery life is still excellent. The two semi-negative features(which I don't really care about) is that the FM feature only picks up a few channels and that there is no shuffle capability. You are either searching by artist, album, genre, or song (which is alphabetical). There is, however, the option to download playlists which is nice. One negaitve that I did care about was that the availability of the product or accessories for it were pretty much limited to online (IRiver has a website but I found the same products on Amazon for cheaper)I would also recommend purchasing the IRiver FM Transmitter to use the player in your car. It is so convenient and affordable. Pick up a silicon case and protecter sheet while you are at it cause you won't find them in stores either. Hope you enjoy it as much as I am!
So far, I haven't gotten it to work, but that may be because this computer has that Microsoft Vista crap on it. My other computer had XP and I had a previous version of this installed and it worked fine, but that computer has been in for repairs for a while. The recorder itself works, but the program where you can copy recordings onto the computer doesn't.
Not a good start for a replacement battery. I'm going to contact APC to see what can be done. The Original battery lasted 3 years.
This product was so useful that I purchased a second one. I have a large garage filled with tools but having the most used ones handy in the house is so convienient.
One word describes this product; "JUNK"!I bought three pair of these phones in the Montego Bay airport duty free electronics store on Dec 31/06. One pair broke as soon as I put them on my head in the departure lounge. I hadn't even plugged them into my ipod yet and the left ear cup snapped off.I got them replaced right away before my flight left. That pair snapped the right ear cup off about two weeks later. My one son's pair broke on the flight home - the right ear cup snapped off after just two hours of listening. (My other son got his pair stolen at the airport which is not Coby's fault, but they are probably broken by now too)All three pair of CV191 are broken and in the trash. STAY AWAY from this headphone. The sound quality is actually very good ... but the integrity of the phones is junk. They are very very cheaply made.Thankfully Coby replaced two of the three phones at no charge with the CV-192. These seem to be built much better and sound just as good.
I don't understand all the negative reviews. I have so many memory cards and I've never had one problem. We have them in 3 cell phones, GPS, 4 Cameras (Digital SLR to pocket cameras), camcorders, digital picture frames and I am sure there are a few more I am not thinking of. This is my third "class 6" card and like all of the others it works great. I bought this card for a new Panasonic Lumix camera. The price was the best anywhere (by far), the shipping was fast, etc., etc., etc. 100% satisfied with Amazon, Transcend, the seller and the card.
I purchased he Canon IS 10x30 binos for my wife a couple of Christmas' ago and since then they have been used, weekly, for daytime and astronomy purposes. I use them for quick views of the night sky and daytime for observing wildlife during trips upstate - or in the back yard. Excellent build quality, optics and image stabliization (that really works well) for only $300 dollars! The soft case is well padded and fits the binos like a glove. The 2-AA batteries don't last a long time under continued use, so we keep a 4 pack in the case as backup.The optics are made so well that the sharpness and brightness are equal to other quality name brand 7 x 50 binos that I own.Highly recommended little binos that pack a BIG punch for the bucks.
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.
I've been holding off getting a small and lightweight MP3 player for use at the gym and riding my bike (not in traffic). After looking at the reviews and at this unit in a store. It is everything said. It is a much more solid case and button arrangement than most of the other brands. It feels solid, yet still light weight. The sound is great. The earbuds are fair. I did some more critical listening with my Sony MDR-V6 headphones and the sound is really good on this unit, very low noise and good crisp sound.128MB puts about two or 2.5 typical CDs ripped to 128K MP3 format. Enough for a typical workout for me. Takes about 90 to 120 seconds to download a full load of 128M music to the device.FM is really good, pulls in lots of stations compared to my other portable FM radios. Just about as good as my car radio at this job.I haven't tried to record anything (voice or radio) yet nor have I used the memory expansion slot for MMC or SD cards.I think the only question you should ask is do I want a bit more storage, if so get another card to put in it or go right to the 256M model.Enjoy!
So many small, inexpensive radios are just junk. We have a local FM station whose signal is so weak that most radios won't pick it up. When I needed a new radio, I went around to local shops trying several on that station. This is the only one I found that brought in a strong signal. It has good tone quality as well. The weather broadcast is fair but the TV stations come in strong.
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.
Product is easy to hook up. Picture quality is excellent. Vendor shipped product within 24 hours.
This the first 'big' lens I've purchased in my 8 years of learning to get good photographs of subjects I enjoy. It seems to fulfill the need to have the ability to capture subjects well at a distance. I bought it to help get good shots of softball players. Since I play on a team, I am able to be on the field during play consequently wish I'd purchased Canon's Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens instead. This lens (24-70) would have given me that little bit more distance ability than the f/2.8 17-55 mm I normally use. Looking at the photo's metadata taken with the 70-200 mm lens I find most interesting, I see where 95% are taken at 70 mm. I need to say that only about 300 images have been captured with the 70-200 mm, I'm sure as time passes I should be able to learn to use it much better. (For what ever it's worth - most photos taken with the 17-55 mm lens mounted on a Canon 40D were taken at the 40-50 mm settings. The reason for four instead of five stars is mostly the weight.)
Returned the Sony DVPCX995V 400-Disc DVD Mega Changer/Player because it skipped scenes on many of my dvd's. I could put the dvd in another player and it would play fine.I liked the organization of my movies and would repurchase this player if Sony worked out the bugs!
I just got this as a x-mas gift from my wife, very nice from her but she obviously does not have the knowledge to know that this is not a real x-fi card, creative should stop ripping people off and hopefully sued for this, this is false advertising of a product that really is an audigy 2 with software emulation to make for those "x-fi like" enhancements, there's no real hardware acceleration going on here, we will be returnig the card asap as it is not much different from my old audigy 2, i'm also ditching all creative products from now on and i suggest you do the same, they're driver support and customer service is terrible and phone tech support is all outsourced to india and other countries, AVOID. if you are shopping for a sound card i strongly suggest any HT OMEGA either the striker 7.1 or CLARO line are pretty smoking true high fidelity cards, i built a pc recently with a striker 7.1 and im not exagerating when i say that the difference was dramatic and i never thought my speakers where capable of reproducing such an amazing accurate sound (a set of old Klipsch 2.1), it was like going from Black & White to COLOR, the overall component quality is much better too.
Bought it well over a year ago and it is still going strong without any problems. I have a pretty dusty area too, so pretty robust.
Let me start by saying I have the ER-6i. My co-worker and I did a switch one day, swapped headphones, using our own earbuds. While I love the ER-6i's and think for any audiophile who enjoys crisp sounds, any Etymotics are worth the money. However, compared to my 6i's the 4p's have a FAR SUPERIOR sound quality... crisper bass that avoids the artificial sound that plagues many lesser quality ear buds (6i's, Sony's). Fabulous headphones.Noise cancellation is amazing, as well. For those who claim the sound quality is no different than Apple headphones, or other standard issue earbuds, the problem is not the headphones but people's ability to follow instructions. They've got to sit in your ear properly...and it takes some time getting used to.I plan on upgrading over the next six months.My ONLY complaint - why'd Etymotic make the earbuds WHITE?!? I mean c'mon...ear wax is brown... and having something in your ear for prolonged periods of time (anything over an hour) is going to cause natural ear wax production - your ear is trying to rid itself of the disturbance. WHITE??!! C'mon guys! :)
I have had this mouse for about a month, use it for several hours each day as I work from home. Works great and was up and running within minutes. Highly recommended.
When I shopped for a camera, I had 3 things in mind:a) Cost b) Ease of use c) Quality. My thoughts on howOlympus D-100 rates:Cost: If you are a beginner looking for a low cost digital camera, this is the one for you. If you are looking to broaden your horizons in photography, go for the olympus D100. I purchased this for $129(new). I even got an additional 16MB smart card -- free! I would say any price under $150 is a good price for this camera. I rate it 5 STARS for the price.Ease of Use: Okay , it comes with a software and all..But on reading the software manual, i found that this camera is not supported by the software. Then upon playing with the USB stuff, i found that it is a auto-detected by the PC. Hence this obviates the need for software. I have Win2000 Professional edition on my PC. To make things easy for people reading the review, i want to state in simple terms how to transfer pictures:1) Attach the USB to the USB card in your PC. The other end goes to your camera.2) Now start your PC.3) Windows will detect the USB and open up a drive for you. (In my case it was G: drive).4) Now open "windows explorer".5)Click on "my computer".6) Click on G:7) This will show a folder for your camera. Once you open the folder you see your pictures.8) Transfer the pictures or upload them on the Web and enjoy!This is a very simple process and I would rate it 4 STARS for ease of use.Picture quality: True the quality is not as good as a 4.1MP but it is good enough. This drop in quality is only observed when you zoom in your pictures...But like i mentioned before, it is good enough for a 1.3MP camera. I would rate it 3 STARS for picture quality.And finally my thoughts on power drain...I think this is to be expected from almost all cameras. This is not confined to this camera alone. Hopefully , there will be clk gating technology(or better clk gating if they already have it) in the days to come.Hope this review was helpful to you..I hope you have made up your mind whether to go for this camera or not.
I wanted to replace the headphones that came with my iPod so I decided to try these thinking they would be an improvement(sound quality). I've read pretty good reviews so I figured why not. Unfortunately I was pretty disappointed in their overall sound quality. The headphones that came with my iPod sounded way better than these. Yes, the bass response was slightly better but I went back to the ones that came with my iPod. I'm pretty picky when it comes to sound quality so I make sure the songs I load onto my iPod are high quality. If you're like me I wouldn't waste your $ on these.
What can you say? It's a Y cable that allows you to split your keyboard/mouse port on your laptop so you can connect both a keyboard and a mouse at the same time. I use it on my Compaq Evo N610c with no problems. Cheaper than a docking station and works great.
I am really impressed with this little thing! I bought it and wasn't expecting much because of the price but it is really good deal!You won't get the best picture quality ever but it is more than enough if you just want have video conferences or talk and see your family.I strongly recommend it!
I HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH TV NOT TURNING ON, AFTER HAVING PURCHASE A YEAR AGO. FOR ALMOST YEAR IT WORKED GREAT !!TRIED ALL SOLUTIONS GIVEN TO ME, AMAZON WAS HELPFUL WITH CONTACT INFO. IT TOOK ABOUT 2 WEEKS TRYING TO GET SERVICE, WHEN SAMSUNG COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM, IT WAS RESOLVED BY OFFERING TO SEND ME NEW REPLACEMENT, THIS YEARS MODEL. I AM COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH SERVICE.
I'm using these in a 1 bedroom apartment. It's well worth the $39.99 I paid for it. It's IR wireless so it's not going to work through walls and needs clear line of site. This is actually better for me since I have neighbors that are just a wall away. There are some complaints I've read about it having background noise like hissing, etc. Here are a couple tips that will help you get the most out of these headsets:1. Set the base (transmitter) high like on top of the TV. The base will balance well even on top of an LCD flat-screen TV.2. Once you plug base into whatever device, turn the volume way up (e.g., on the TV). This eliminates the hissing noise that people complain about. The idea is not to have to turn the volume way up on the wireless headphones, but have it do as little works as possible since its what is battery powered. Whatever the main device is should be doing the work. The weaker the signal (low volume) transmitting through the IR transmitter, the more hissing and background noise it will produce. Give it a strong signal (more volume) and the cleaner the transmission.Just remember before unplugging the device from the TV that you need to turn the volume way down to normal operating levels or your ears may get a brief shock.
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 purchased one of these radios about ten years ago. It was very inexpensive and was exactly what I was looking for. I was able to pick up AM stations over 1,000 miles away at night and also some very weak FM college stations. I used it every day for ten years until I started picking up static on the AM band. I had probably worn out the analog tuning capacitor. One other thing, the one AA battery it takes will last for about 150 hours which is really incredible. I was very happy to see that Sony is still making the exact same product ten years later. You can't improve on something that is perfect.
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.
My mother loves this. It's incredibly small and yet it is so easy to use. It's not too small for big hands.
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!
Ordered two of these as gifts - expected to easily be able to transfer pictures from my computer to frame since it was advertised as coming with a USB port adapter. Not so. The adaptor included is not a USB standard size but for a flash file. Also, one of the two boxes arrived with no adaptor at all.
I just bought this set for my bedroom. For short [$$$] it's great. The color is great, and the sound is too. And with 2 sets of a/v outlets, it was easy to set-up my dvd, and vhs.
Like so many things they were great till they not longer worked. I was always very careful with these because I had never spent that much on earphones. They lasted a year and then one side no longer worked. I wouldn't spend that much on this brand again.
Given the short life of the battery included with my Sony DCR-TRV38 camcorder, I wanted an affordable battery with better hold. This battery fits my camera, and offers sigificant run time over the standard battery. Of course, it does stick out a bit more, but the sliding eye piece extends enough to clear this extra depth. I recently used this battery on a vacation and I went through two tapes and still show two dots (out of four) on the built-in charge indicator. My original battery would expire before one tape could be completed. I charge this battery with the camera's built-in charger. A quick charger would be useful. This is a great battery for my needs.
Price was very good with speedy delivery. Would cost about 10 times as much at a RS store
i bought this bag because it was one of the few slim styles that would fit my dell insiron e1705 and not make my meager wallet explode into dust. the construction is clean and of good quality and the styling is very nice. there is a removable sleeve holder for a few cd's or dvd's which is a nice touch. prepare to haul your battery around by hand, though, because this bag is meant for your laptop and that's about all. "slim" ain't no joke.
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.
No problems here with this cable.Be sure to follow the typical USB device installation sequence. (1) Install driver first. (2) Then plug in cable to PC (Windows should detect the driver and install the device). (3) Plug it into your serial device.I'm using this cable to connect my Windows 7 64-bit laptop to a tune module for my car. Cable shows up as COM4 in Windows. I select COM4 in my car monitoring software and I am talking to my car. No issues.
Not bad, I returned the 20.00 charger(2 batteries only)to Circuit City and this one works great...
The memory card works perfectly. When ordering, appreciated the photo showing the card size ratio to a hand. I was able to determine it was the right size for my camera. Thanks. Improvement needed in shipping. This itty-bitty card was U.S. Mailed in a box too large for my rural mailbox, causing me to drive 15 miles to wait in a long line to pick up my package. Downsize packaging, please.
The filter is decent. I paid only $3 with free shipping so im not expecting much out of this filter. I bought it for protection and it does that perfectly. Not the best for night shots obviously but overall a good buy.
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.
Excellent quality! Very satisfied. A must have for any mobile professional. However, gave it 4 stars because it stops working properly after prolonged use due to overheating (expectable for such a tight packed electronics). So, handle and treat it accordingly (don't block the vent holes, give it a chance to cool down periodically). Thank you Amazon for a great deal and blazing fast shipment too!
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!
First of all, I love the camera when it works. Short on features and not digital quality, but top of the line picture quality for 8mm. Has clear, white whites and sharp picture. It's also very easy to use.However, after just 4 months of use, the camera started not keeping a charge. I discovered the problem to be that the camera would go into play mode on it's own from the off position and drain the battery. (Switch remains locked in the off position, but camera is on and able to play tapes)I was also unable to charge the battery for the same reason.(Battery will not charge while in play mode even though plugged in)The Sony warranty had expired (They have a very short warranty period) but I had purchased an extended warranty so my camera was relpaced.Now, my replacement camera is exibiting the same problem. I would greatly discourage buying this camera... this problem renders the camera virtually useless.I have discovered this is a known problem on other Sony Handycams...
This cup fit right in. I had no problems with installing it thanks to the easy to follow instructions.Read first, install, no worries!
This is a great mouse for notebooks and I would recommend it to anyone. The on/off switch helps save battery life and the response is great. Works within 6 to 7 feet from the receiver.
I read this editorial right after placing the order, and some negative comments here got me little worry about possible poor performance. After having all set up, it works great! Signal is strong all over my fairly decent size house, and never fell below 48%. Perhaps previous versions card had poor performance, as mine is Version 3.0. I am using Linksys Wireless 4-Port as base as well.
This item came quickly and that was much appreciated but the my need wasn't met with it. I needed it for a pair of stereo headphones to be connected to an Xbox controller. It just wasn't a snug enough fit and continued to become loose rendering the item useless.
This may be an entry level project with a relatively low resolution compared to the more expensive projectors, but with the DCDi and quality colour and contrast it fills the 93" screen I have with great detail.Setup is quick and easy as I have to keep it in the cupboard away from the children when not in use.The pixel box effect can be reduced substantialy by setting the focus a little soft. I found that small text became even easier to read with the soft focus.Unless you want to spend a lot more money, it's hard to go past this projector.
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 was a little resistant to buy this keybord protector because I felt it would be bad to type. However, after my husband dropped a full cup of hot coffee onto his work computer keyboard and it cost a fortune to repair (in Brazil), I decided to give it a try. I am definitely pleased with it since it really protects from grease, dirt and dust. Gladly, I never dropped any liquids on my computer, so I can't say whether it would resist.The clear keyboard protector is at first a little weird looking, but you easily get used to it, since it's got many advantages. Once you get used to the feel of it, it will seem like it is not even there. It really is easy to wash, dry and place it on the keyboard.I strongly recommend it!
Item was cheap and worked for a good 2 weeks then broke on me.... What do you expect for a cheap item, but then again I would expect an item to last longer than 2 weeks.... its a freaking sound card for goodness sakes.... but its my fault you get what you pay for.... pay cheap get CRAP!
I have numerous Linksys products. They have awesome products, and the best tech support I have ever used!! Their products last for years, and if you ever have a problem (with all my items only ever had one)Linksys customer service is unrivaled!!
Buyers watch out for private sellersThere are a lot of private sellers trying to rip you off .prices look cheap when you send the money you wont get the product or your money back.Look for the specific items that scammers try to do:1. Look at the seller's id they look like some what irrelevant. Example (amazon_cheap)(Sony_Amazon)2. Look at the sellers rating it says just launched because the sellers like to create many e mails as they can.3. In the sellers comments they will say like "please contact me before buying. Otherwise I won't send you the item".4. When you send the e mail to them they will say "we are a small company in Romania or UK or Spain trying to evolve to sell outside the country". They will say send money through western union. When I get the money you will get the notebooks with in 2 business days.5. They will send detailed sellers address where to send the money western union (Spain). I said "I know the address in Spain can I come and pay to that address" he said "I will do only through online" this is cheater.When you send money through western union you won't get your money back.Escrow and Amazon secure payment are the trusted payment.I got an e mail from a seller he said "I will get transaction only through Amazon secure payment. I thought he was good seller. Next e mail he wrote "tell me your complete address I will forward the address to Amazon" I gave him my address .With in 1 day I got a e mail from "Amazon secure payment" from address looked like it was from Amazon, but when I clicked on reply the to address said "(something@yahoo.com) it was not a e mail from Amazon in that message it said Amazon wants you to make payment through western union. I wrote the email to Amazon they said we will not allow any one to pay through Amazon these are fake e mails trying to rip peoples money.
I was looking for a convienent way to speak with colleagues and clients from my home office without being tied down to my desk. I have a Panasonic cordless phone and decided to stick with the same brand.This KX-TCA98 seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately, the over-the-ear option does not allow for use of the enclosed padded &quot;ear muff&quot; - instead, a plastic ring fits behind your ear and a hard plastic speaker enclosure sits directly against your ear ... it's the only way it works, trust me. This arrangement is OK but isn't very comfortable. Also, when used like this, the sound volume is much lower than listening through the telephone itself (yes, even with the volume on headset and phone both up).The headband wear option utilizes the &quot;ear muff&quot; and offers acceptable sound quality, loudness, and comfort against the ear. Unfortunately again, a compromise in the headband option reveals itself in the mirror ... one side lays flat and snug against your head while the speaker and microphone side push the headband out and away from your head so far that it looks absolutely ridiculous! (Hopefully you work alone)The in-line volume and mute features work well.In hindsight, I should have bought a headset-only model which probably fits better, has a better ear muff, sounds better and looks less hodgepodge. Just to top it off - the packaging is sooo difficult to open (even when carefully cut) that it is destroyed in the process - negating any possibility for exchange!The morale: Don't try to be everything to everyone, just be really good at something.
I had never ordered a light over the internet before and this came in such a small box I was worried something was missing. But everything was there and everything went together great ! The lamp shade has wire inserts that make it like a regular lampshade. The table is a perfect height and it fits in a small corner perfectly --very pleased with my purchase !
This will be a short review, because the V-MODA Earbuds I purchased from Amazon are nothing short of AWESOME. I use them specifically to do cardio in a noisy healthclub atmosphere, and let me tell you, all you can hear is your music and little else. Great sound from a really great pair of earbuds. If you're looking for a set of earbuds that are not really expensive to drown out all that annoying background noise, (along with annoying people) these are for you! :)-"Super" Dave, North Huntingdon, PA
Works as advertised. My ThinkPad laptop was locking up due to overheating. Since getting this notebook cooler a month ago, no more problems. It keeps the laptop nice and cool, and is whisper quiet - I don't even notice it. Highly recommended.
I bought these headphones primarily for use in my office: my cubicle is close to a heavily used conference room and I have a boss who insists on strolling around the office whistling, the sound of which actually causes me physical discomfort. I'll admit that I was unimpressed when I first tried these headphones: the sound felt duller than that on my original iPod earphones and I did not get a feeling that these really reduced any outside noise. However, I first tried these sitting in my bedroom at home... the next day I tried them out in my office and began to feel differently. I put on my music when I came in and did not even realize that a meeting had started in the nearby conference room. When I listened hard, I could hear *some* talking, but it was very muffled and distant-sounding - not even close to the auditory terrorism I was used to. I also found I didn't have to crank the volume on the subway to hear my music over the noise from the train; while the register on these is lower than on other headphones, these have a great bass response, which blocks outside noise because the sound is all-around fuller. I also like the length/shape of the cord and find the soft silicone buds to be very comfortable.My only main gripe about these is that, for a retail price of nearly $40, I'd expect the sound quality to be a *tad* higher from the get-go - like I said, I've gotten accustomed to the way these work, but I guess I was expecting a little more outright quality, you know? Still, these have helped tremendously in my quest for not feeling quite so encroached upon by the office din.
Asus local couldn't fix my old board as they said no chipset and other are available.So I had to find a used one. No found in Korea here.Asus always disappointed me , but users and customer's of it always make me happy.With this mobo, I could give another life to my pc.Thanks for your high-speed shipping, actully in a week eventhough between Pacific.
I bought this device to convert my approximately 20 year old Betamax analog tape collection to DVD. I am using it in stand alone mode with Sony DVD+R discs. The recordings are in sp mode and look identical to the original tapes. Playback works fine in the four DVD players I have tried them in. The manual is detailed enough and does require some study to learn the various setting possibilities in order to get optimum performance. I monitor the recording using the RF out connector on the tape player, hooking it up to a 12 inch TV. It was also helpful to experiment with an older DVD+RW disc that does not play very well on my players but that is probably because it was one of the first DVD+RW discs made available for home use. Updating the firmware from the Sony web site using a PC connection was also very easy. The burner is apparently a Sony 720 variant model. Disc recording does stop and return to "ready" mode if there are gaps in your recorded material but you can simply back up the tape to where you want to restart the recording and press record again to work through this minor issue.
I used this for my laptop on a long trip. I thought it worked very well and the only negetive would be when the radio was turned off you could hear the fan running (annoying my husband). The fan noise didn't bother me at all.
If you want a good, cheap, dependable, lightweight walkman type AM/FM - this one's a must have. I bought mine a few months ago-use everyday for about 3 hours - no problem. Good signal strength, long single AA battery life, and acceptable sound quality. As previous reviewers noted, headphones are junk - mine lasted a few weeks before one channel died - replaced with a $7.99 "upgrade". A simple Walkman is hard to find in these days of the iPod - grab a few of these before they become extinct.
Now a days technology gadgets are made with really cheap materials, that get scratched easely, this Skin Case adjusts perfectly to the phone.I RECOMMEND !!!!!
All I can say, IS; There is NO better 'color/picture' quality for ANY!{period!},ANY!, HDTV than Sony!.That is a fact.There are 4 different picture frames you can set to fit your veiwing source ; DVD, "WideZoom','Normal','Zoom', and 'Standard', depending on the DVD /VHS/WHATEVER!,your watching... Connection is an ease, and I DO recommend S VIDEO cable, or heavier cable..You will LOVE this set!; Picture Quality above all!, but also ease of set-up, built in surround, and last note. It is rated #2 BEST ,{out of 36 monitors tested! for 40 inch sets} in 'Consumer Reports'. {I'm sure that will make some 'nastys' grumble! :}Just buy it.!!!!!!!!! God Bless
Bought this printer several months ago. I'm so angry I'm writing a review about it. We have laptops running xp and vista. Vista can never see it, we have to reinstall anytime we need to print from that machine. It comes with two cd's for drivers, one for XP and one for vista. I bought it because of the network capabilities, but it hardly ever works. I would almost rather get a decent printer and just share the printer on the network then fight with this every time we need to do something. Pay a few extra bucks and get an upgrade. I'm so done with HP.
This is a very good all-around lens. When you consider price, image quality, and its range of uses via the zoom range available, it's hard to beat.The image quality is hit or miss. Mostly, it's just average or slightly above average. Again, though, I recommend this lens mainly because it's flexible in its zoom range, not terribly expensive, has USM focusing, and takes respectable though not superb pictures. That's a pretty good package of offerings if you want one lens to do a lot of different things within an attractive zoom range of 28-105.Of course, if you have an APS size sensor, as opposed to a full-size sensor, those zoom ranges are effectively 44 - 168mm. So, be aware that your "wide" end of 28 is not so wide.
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 was disappointed again, the quality of the color ink refills just doesn't not come up to pare..............
My purchase of this particular receiver was based on a recommendation given to me by a relative. He loved his and I bought mine on his recommendation. So far I have been quite happy with it. It is my first XM radio experience so I have nothing to judge it against. But it seems to me to do what it is supposed to do and it is simple to use. My only complaint is that it takes about ten seconds for it to power up and start playing. But that is probably normal aquiring the satellite, etc.I'm happy with it.
Purchased my CyberShot as the first Digital camera ever owned and I **LOVE** it! Very good quality pictures, the ability to take up to a 1GIGABYTE memory stick, easy to use.The Multi-Point focusing system means my pictures are always in focus which is a great feature. I bought the camera as an &quot;Open Box&quot; special at Circuit City for only $149.95 with regular price of $189.95, I consider it an absoloute bargain and it even included rechargable batteries, and a charger! I woudl have no hesitation in reccommending this camera to anyone!!
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 tried this SD card in several computers. It does not recognize the SD. I called the manufacture and they suggested buying a card reader to plug into my computer. So make sure to include the card reader in your purchase price.
So far, very good, easy to set up product. Detects radar without much interference and detects it EARLY. We'll see what happens when it gets to 120 degrees here.
This case is pretty good. I have been using him for about 3 months now and I am very satisfied with it. I sperfectly if you want a hard case with storage for 2 SD or MMC cards. Provides good protection and is light, very light. It uses a clever push and click mechanism to lock your PDA into the case. The only drawback is when you pushes a card into your Tungsten the downward force sometimes unlocks your PDA and it might fall out. Be aware of that. Also I heard reports of people who claim that the PDA falls out of the case when it falls [onto] the floor. I expect that this could happen. Beside these comments the protection this case provides is great, eg you can use your PDA as an mp3 and out it into your jeans back pocket or just throw your PDA in your case/bag without consideration. As whith a lot of case the price is a bit steep, but your Tungsten if worth it.Conclusion: great case, good protection if you know how to use it.
The positives:These phones have excellent sound fidelity.They are quite energetically efficient. Not as much as my in-ear buds, but not very far off, either. Even my laptop can get painfully loud with them on. (Not tht listen there, but it's true.)They are quite light and work very well at blocking sound from without.The attention to detail in the design shows throughout. There are bumps to give a texture on the left side on the connector below the slide, which is great for tracking which side is which in the dark. There was even a 1/4" adapter in my box.The negatives:The headphones seal your ears quite well, which leads to the need to pop them off to let sweat out from time to time.The ear cups are of a fixed size and shape which is just a touch too small for my ears. They apply a slight pressure that can become irritating over time.Fixing these problems would create some of its own, and both are solved by taking them off periodically.All told, they are an excellent value. Very high quality headphones at a reasonable price.
Excellent performance and value for the price. I was hesitant at first but worries disappeared after the first 10 burns.
It's probably too early to do a review as this power supply has been in service for only a few days, but so far, so good. If I wait a year, which would reveal more about the quality of this product, it probably wouldn't matter as by then it'll no longer be available.Anyway, the computer in which this supply was installed is the one being used now for composing this review, so that answers the big question-- "does it work?".. Certainly.To give the reader a better perspective for why I bought this power supply, I'll list the goodies in the computer which this supply is powering up:Intel D850EMV2 mobo, circa, 2002 (850 chipset).Intel Pentium 4 Northwood CPU, 478 pin ZIF 1.8 MHz512mb main memory.GeForce 3 Ti-200 Leadtek graphics, 128mb onboard memory.Ridiculous Creative Audigy SE sound card, with the worst softwarepackage you can imagine.Various modems, too many to keep track of.TDK 32 x 10 x 40 CD burner.Mitsumi floppy drive.3 each, Hitachi Deskstar hard drives.(60gb boot, plus a pair of 120gb drives as backups).The technical info available here at Amazon doesn't come close to being adequate so before I took the plunge, I went to the StarTech dot com website to check on the details, and they do provide good info for their various supplies. If you do go to the mfgr website, watch out on the model numbers. There's another model number VERY CLOSE to this one, the ATX2POWER450 (this model I'm reviewing is the ATX2PW450PRO), whereas the other supply does NOT have the 4 pin Pentium 4 CPU connector ("P4 ATX MALE 12V PLUG"), nor does it have a ball bearing fan, and only 2 SATA connectors. Sure, it's less money, but trying to save money this way seems more like trying to save time by unplugging the clock.As noted above, my old Pentium 4 CPU requires the P4 ATX MALE 12V PLUG, with the pair of yellow and pair of black leads, terminating in a small square connector. I understand more recent mobo's + CPU's don't require this arrangement. This supply has this connector, so all the P4 users will get what they need here.As for users with AMD processors, there are some setups that will also benefit from the above noted 4 pin, Pentium 4 CPU connector. One example I know of with absolute certainty is the FoxConn MCP61SM2MA mobo, which is used by eMachines in their W-3644 low power, low performance computer, which is powered by an AMD LE-1200 CPU. For Internet work, and mild DVD burning, where all you're doing is copying disks, etc, this machine does a great job, but you can't run Flight Simulator with a computer like this. But it's easy on the electric meter as the LE-1200 is a 45 watt CPU, a big energy savings over time compared to running one of the new dual or quad core CPU's. Why suck all those electrons just to surf the Net?Anyway, this FoxConn MCP61SM2MA mobo in the W-3644 has the square 4 pin Pentium 4 connector, just like in my old Intel box. This was something of a revelation for me as I didn't know any AMD- based mobo's used the Intel P4 CPU connector. Thus, AMD fans will benefit from this feature, but remember, it's only included on this ATX2PW450PRO model (NOT with the ATX2POWER450 model). Almost makes one feel the mfgr's like to make it EASY to get the model numbers mixed up. GrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrMy case is a Chief Tech, one of the tall ones, with dual hard drive cages, and 4 bays for optical drives at the top, so it's big. As a result, a power supply with shortie leads would be a problem. This supply has ample length on all their leads, not too long, not too short.If you recall earlier, I said I'm using an old GeForce 3 Ti-200 graphics card. Most techno-geeks reading this will know that's an AGP card. But fear those who need PCI Express support. You got a PCI Express slot on your newer mobo? Great, this supply has a separate power lead, 6 wires terminating in the 6 pin PCI-Express connector, ready to plug in to your power hungry GeForce GT-230 card (75 watts, GT-220 pulls 58 watts). However, since this is only a 450 watt supply, I sure wouldn't recommend using it with something like a GeForce GTS-240, 250 or 260 as these cards really pull the electrons. (120, 145 + 200 watts respectively). But it's your choice.Another nice feature about this supply is it has a sufficient number of old fashioned 4 pin molex connectors, plus it has 4 SATA connectors, split up into 2 separate strands, with 2 SATA connectors on each. And they are plenty long, with generous spacing between the individual connectors.The above characteristics make this a nice pick as it has features a more contemporary computer must have. New mobo's just don't support the old stuff; SATA is a must, PCI Express is a MUST, and this supply provides both.But it also has what is needed to rescue an old machine. But I sure would not recommend this for the dual core or quad core user. Time was, 450 watts was a lot of power supply, and it still is, if your CPU draws 55 watts, like the Pentium 4 Northwood. The computer this StarTech is now powering used to have an Enermax 350 watt supply. That's the one that blew up 2 months ago, but it lasted 8 years so this 450 watt'er ought to do at least as well, or let's hope so.Oh, forgot. The MAIN POWER CONNECTOR. Rather important stuff, no? This supply is configured to work with either 20 pin or 24 pin mobo main power connectors. My old Intel board is 20, so here's what you do: look closely at the main power connector and you'll see its 24 pin out of the box, but there is a little break-away tab after the first 20 pins. Just grab this rascal with thumb and fingers and snap it sharply sideways. One side breaks away immediately. I had to get a single edge razor blade to cut free the other side, but that's very easy to do. Just be careful with that blade not to cut any wires. Now you can push off to the side these unneeded 4 wires and plug in your 20 pins to the mobo socket.But if you have a newer board, you will need all 24 pins, and this supply has 'em, so you'll be in business either way.The supply also has an ON-OFF switch above the A/C power receptacle. There are situations where this is nice to have and the techno-geeks will understand what I mean. It also has dual input, 120 vs 240VAC.I think I saw something somewhere that said this supply has DUAL FANS. That is NOT TRUE. It has but one fan, in the rear, but it is BALL BEARING, and that will outlast the cheapies any old day.Noise??? It's pretty quiet. My 3 spinning hard drives make more noise than the power supply fan. Granted, this is subjective territory. What one computer junkie claims is quiet, the next chap will say is noisy. What ya gonna do-- call the Ghostbusters I suppose. Personally, I think it's very quiet. But I'm getting old, and maybe don't hear so well anymore.Hardware. Save your screws and lockwashers when you remove the old supply as there is no hardware in here.But they do give you a new power cord, plus a sheet of paper with buffoon-oriented instructions on how to install it that any geek worth his moxie already knows and won't need. No phone number for the Ghostbusters however.So all in all, it's a good purchase, or it will be if it keeps working for a few years. It's been under load for just a few days. Time will tell.Hope this helps someone.jwMissouri Curmudgeon, qrt
Had to send them back for repair TWICE because they would shut off if turned up. 1` year later? Does it againTHESE ARE COMPLETE TRASH DO NOT BUY!
Always had a problem with paper labels, but with LightScribe, it's much better. Of course, you need computer capability.
I totally agree with the other review that this radio is extremely poor. Unfortunately, I did not read the other review until after I purchased the SRF-M85V and tried it out, first outside and then at the gym. Granted, radio reception inside gym facilities are the poorest you will find given the interferences, but this product failed to pick up most stations in my city and gave poor reception for the ones it did pick up while I was walking outside. My old Sony Walkman still performs beautifully in this area. In the gym? Forget it...absolutely no reception on the SRF-M85V! I too ended up gathering the packaging materials and returning this radio ASAP.I opted for a Jensen SAB55 armband radio that gives wonderful reception outside and decent reception in the gym. The weight of the Jensen radio is acceptable for walking. The Jensen armband, however, is barely tolerable. I have not tried running with it. I give Sony credit on the armband...it's great. However, if I cannot get reception, what's the use???Also, in between the Sony SRF-M85V and the Jensen, I tried the Sony SFR-M37V radio. The Jensen still gives me the best reception of the three at about half the cost of the M85V.
I like the product nice my main concern that while exercise the ear headphone should stay. This product worked very well
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.
These are great additions to any SATA-based PC. Very good build quality though shorter cables would have been nice. You always get a decent product from Cables To Go.
I knew my expectations shouldn't be set that high for a lower priced VCR, but the poor playback quality and even poorer recording quality was way below my already low expectations. I tried several different combination of VHS tapes and recording speeds, including premium high grade tapes, but got the same poor results from recordings; fuzzy, blurred, dark, and even audio was sub-par. Playback of retail tapes while not as bad as the ones I recorded were the worst I have seen from any VCR. I thought perhaps the unit had a factory defect, but upon reading these other reviews I see that it is most likely not the case. The other complaint I have of this unit is the rewind and forward mode is very annoyingly loud. It also lacks VRC+ and s-video input/outputs. I really expected more from Sony. I am returning this unit pronto and doing my homework before purchasing another VCR.
I purchased this remote to replace the Sony RM-AV1000. The Sony Remote has an lcd screen but no color, and no images, also has no sub menus. The Harmony 1000 has everything. You program it by connecting it to your computer, All you do to program it is select from a menu of choices what brand and model # your Tv is, And all other components, Receiver, DVD, Cd, VCR. Cable box, Dish Box. Also tell it from a drop down menu of choices how each device is connected. DVI, HDMI, RCA, Coaxial, Optical. It automatically adds the features that your old hand held remote had, Including sub-menus. The best part for me, since I've gotten older and my eyes are not as good as they use to be, It's all pictures. I don't need reading glasses as I did with the Sony remote. The Harmony 1000 is all touch screen. You do have hard buttons, for volume, mute. channel up or down. I rarely use these. I have my favorite channels programed in. If you like Fox News, theres a picture for it. you like A&E theres a picture for it. Just about any channel out there, theres a picture for it. you only need to tell it what channel it is on. Once your done programming. It will tell you to unplug it from the computer and go try it out. You may need some fine tuning, things I forgot to tell it or add in. There are no AA or AAA batteries to replace. The remote has its own charging base. and the remote tells you when its time to charge it. One last note. I turned the remote sound off. (mute remote) I didn't need it to make a sound everytime I touched a button on the screen.
sounded great ..for a few days..Now it stopped working..NOT just 1 ear..BOTH !!.. I plugged in the 2.00 earphones I bought on a flight on Jet Blue ..They sound great !!. I am sooooo disappointed that I had paid 58.00 for a pair of cans that didnt last longer than a 2 dollar pair of earpieces from an airline..This is at least a little better than the last piece of crap I bought..That was a Sennheiser.. wire broke in less that 3 days..THAT was a piece of CRAP !! Maybe I should go to radio shack...... Can anyone recommend decent headphones that wont sound like crap,or have a flimsy wire that will tangle and break??
Very fast shipping and reasonably priced. Works great but I had to modify connector box to get the longer extensions through. I would buy again.
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.
Having a 17" laptop (Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705), most cooling pads on the market don't quite fit. Many of them are designed for 15" or so sized laptops, so a 17" widescreen laptop will of course have couple inches hanging outside of the pad surface. So does this pad.But this one is just perfect. No doubt about it.Why? It almost seems like it was built for the 9400. Because the 9400 has two vents, one on the top left corner and another on the top right corner(one for CPU and the other for GPU since I have GeForce Go 7900 GS which has an extra fan). The vents have openings both on top (the keyboard side) and on the buttom which draw air and blow out the back side (next to the power coard, VGA video out, ethernet slot, etc).As I've mentioned, this pad is for 15" laptops, so if I align the pad with the center of the laptop, there will be approximately 1" margin on each sides hanging outside the pad. But this way the buttom side of the two vent openings are actually elevated in mid-air, which is a perfect spot for air to move freely upwards.You might wonder, then the 3 fans on the pad don't really help anymore? Actually they help tramendously. Because the SODIMM RAM slots of the Inspiron are located in the dead center of the buttom of the laptop, where hot air gather and not much cool air is circulating. So the location of the 3 fans on the pad basically blows away any and all accumulated hot air.With the help of the cooling pad, the temperatures on the CPU, GPU, and memory chips can drop almost 40, 35, 20 degrees Fahrenheit respectively when running a demanding task (such as playing BattleField 2 at highest resolution).The other reviews provided on this page pretty much covered all the great design details and features of the cooling pad. However I do want to point out that the company actually changed the USB cord part to make it removable (perhaps it saw the review below?), and now it's just perfect.If I must complain about something, then I would say the fact that it has such a long and descriptive name (or lack therof) is quite annoying. Oh and the box that it comes in is kinda ugly.But for a mere 20 dollars, give your laptop a good pad on the buttom.
Firstly, this is a great device. Secondly, this device needs to be reviewed in context. Of course this is not a Valentine, it is only $140! With that said, it's a great buy for the price. I've had the device for 3 months now (Using on 2011 Camaro). I have it hard-wired and that has made a big difference, no more cord. I would recommend hardwiring it. That was 10 for the wire and 35 for the install. Overall, my confidence in speeding has risen. I now average about 13 MPH over the limit. The warnings come with enough time to slow down, but the driver has to be paying attention. There are a great amount of false alarms, but these are low level warnings and you come to learn them. Laser warnings are awesome as are Ka band. I like this device a lot! So glad I bought it.
I bought one of these years ago at an electronics store. Couldn't find them in any stores recently, but located them on Amazon. They use to be available in a variety of colors, but all I could find now is black. If you have less than 33 discs that you want to protect, this is the ticket. Don't buy it for the lock, because it could be picked by a 6-year-old.
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
I have 4 of these to use with my ipac and also my mp3 player which they are full of all my music and are interchangeable with both units.
I use headphone on average 20 hours per week while working-out or working around the house. So, they tend to get sweaty and dirty.For this reason, I can't really use the expensive ones from Bose or Sennheiser even though they offer best comfort and sound. So, I looked for budget variety and settled on Sony MDR-J10 for the last several years.The initial reason I tried them first was that they have ear-hooks. I don't like headphones with foam cushions and just earbuds don't stay in place. There are many headphones with ear hooks. I picked Sony because I like many products from them.The fit and comfort are excellent but there are two real surprising things about this product.For the price, the sound is excellent including decent bass. By no means I am an audiophile. But I have a $15K 7-channel home-theatre sound system. So, I know a little bit about sound quality. I listen to AM radio to heavy-metal. My MP3 songs are not the standard whimpy MP3s. I amplify volume on all of them with an utility. J10 has no problem handling from opera to heavy-metal.The second surprise is noise isolation. This is not even mentioned in the literature. I use the J10 when mowing lawn, vaccuming carpet etc. I have to turn up volume a little bit but they work well even in such conditions.The only time I had to replace them is because I am not careful with the wires. Occassionally the wires get caught onto objects like chairs, door-knobs etc. and become disconnected from the ear buds. So, one or both earbuds stop working. Even then they last at least a couple of years.For the reasons mentioned above, this is a tremendous value at $10 and willing to pay even $25. I worry so much that Sony will stop making them, I keep several spares on hand.Lastly, I wanted to see if there are other budget products with better sound. I just tried KOSS KSC75 ($15) that received good reviews on Amazon. I gave KSC75 3 stars.
I use this card in my digital camera...it stores over 600 pics, which is more than enough for me.
This is the best upconverting DVD player out there. I've compared it directly to the Oppo 981HD and SD DVDs played on the XA2 look even better. In fact, ones that are mastered well look almost HD quality. Of course HD-DVDs will always look better and have more visual 'pop' but this player does a great job on SD ones too. In fact, sometimes I forget that I'm even viewing a SD DVD.Compared to other HD-DVD and Blu-ray players, this one beats them all. HD-DVDs look and sound amazingly stunning and the picture quality exceeds Blu-ray players costing twice as much.Another benefit of the HD-XA2 is that is has 5.1 direct audio outputs. If you don't have a receiver that can do HDMI, this is the only way you will be able to get the HD audio (either Dolby Digital Plus or TrueHD). Hooking any HD-DVD player via the optical audio only downconverts the audio to either DTS or Dolby Digital. But using the 5.1 direct audio (6 RCA cables) means that the player decodes the DD+ or TrueHD audio track and directly outputs it lossless, to your receiver. That way you can take advantage of the better audio on HD-DVDs. Hooking it up via HDMI will accomplish this as well but only now are HDMI capable receivers starting to hit the market and most people with existing receivers probably don't have HDMI. I'm very happy with my current receiver and don't see myself replacing it with an HDMI capable one any time soon, yet with the 5.1 direct inputs, I can still enjoy the HD audio.The HD-XA2 is very well built, the case has a nice metal construction and the transport seems very robust. My only complaint with the unit (and why I'm not giving it 5 stars) is that the fan on it is slightly too loud. If it was just a little quieter I think it would be ideal but as is, during very quiet scenes in movies, I can hear it running. That said, I would not let this dissuade you from gaining purchase of this DVD player. And if you have a large collection of SD DVDs, you will not be dissapointed playing them on this player.
Same as everyone else. Wanted the equipment hidden in our cabinet behind solid doors.. very simple hookup..(thank's to the person who suggesting using painters tape to temporarily place the IR sensors on the equipment until I found the IR "eye").. everything was done in about 15 minutes and works flawlessly.
This are a ton cheaper than Canon OEM and they seem to work fine....so far - I need to use a bit longer to see if they have as long as life as original Canon batteries.
It needs to be just a little bit larger so I can fit an extra ink cartridge, photo paper, and the three cords I need to hook it up to my PC and plug it in to an electrical outlet. The printer itself does fit snugly into it's compartment,though.
I too wanted a filter for my Panasonic TM700 and decided to buy this one and see what the quality was like. I am extremely happy with it - build quality is excellent and (as far as I can tell) glass is top quality. I have used cheaper filters on my DSLR, and they are OK but I think from now on I will spend the extra money.
Great sounding sub for a modest home theater/listening area. The sound is smooth but powerful given the relatively small enclosure. Will it's volume break windows? Probably not. But then if you value your hearing you wouldn't want this one! Yamaha incorporated some pretty spiffy technology into it. If you're looking for a sub that smoothly blends into your "sonic environment" this might be the one. The front mounted controls are a great convenience feature-only wish the cutoff and volume knobs were a little larger and more substantial. Easy and straight forward hookup for either speaker or line level. Might hook up another-one for each stereo channel! This sub's a winner!
I added 2 of these units to my wireless network. One for my Access point and one for my neighbor behind me. He is acting as a repeater off of my network and he's approx 400 feet away! We are getting pings back and forth anywhere between 2ms to 5ms and the connection has been solid for a few weeks! I don't even have either of these in a window. Mine is behind my TV on the outside wall facing him, and his is at the opposite side of the house from me! So it's traveling through his entire structure. We were able to get connections without the WSB24 but both units were in the window and his unit was in the window on the wall closet to my house. Any movement from this and it lost signal. If you are doing anything like this buy it!!
After searching many types "coolers" for my MacBookPro - this was my selection. 100% satisfied and so is my Mac.
The name Pyro is synonymous with quick and simple Firewire connection, and the PCI 64 card is as fast and easy as it gets. OHCI-Compliant and Avid-Approved, with an arms-length list of tested compatible software, the PCI 64 will welcome pretty much anything you've got with a Firewire cable with open arms.It'll take longer to read this review than to install the card - insert it into an open slot on your motherboard and you're done. No hassling with drivers or silly bundled trial software, just turn on your computer. It'll recognize the PCI 64 and you're ready to go. Three Firewire ports are provided, and with some creative connecting the card will handle up to 63 devices at once.In short, anything Firewire, anything that utilizes Firewire, and however much of it you have is covered with this single simple card. Five burning stars for ADS' truly plug-n'-play achievement.
This product works with minor glitches. I live in the metropolitan area, so most of the channels do not work. I was able to find one or two frequencies that worked the most. I also noticed that the volume on my mp3 player seemed to attribute the sound quality factor. Do not try to either maximize or minimize the volume setting. Trying to set your MP3 volume somewhere in the middle or simply find the best volume to work around.The static problem wasn't apparent until I played some podcasts that only carried "voices." Listening to music through the transmitter has been pleasant.
great product. I am planning to buy one more filter to use with my other lense.
I am NOT a techie and know nothing about frequencies and hertz etc. What I DO know is that I've owned these earphones for 5 years now and they are by far the best I've tried amongst the Philips, Sony, Sennheiser etc. I balked a little at the price when I first bought them, but after using them on the flight home to visit my folks back in the UK and hearing (or not hearing as the case may be) the excellent noise cancelling qualities (they kept that pesky plane engine drone right out), I quickly realised I had a great pair of phones. They create a seal which keeps the noise out rather than canceling it with some kind of electronic gadgetry. I even managed to get some sleep on the plane which NEVER happened before. You seriously cannot hear a THING from the outside.They also come with replacement ear filters and you can order these on line so really, you have a pair of earphones for life. My only niggle is that I have had a few problems with the replacement filters in that the ones I've had don't seem to last very long. Anyone else had this problem?? Maybe I'm not inserting them correctly.The sound for me is clear and rich (my tastes include 1970s New York Mambo, The Avett brothers, opera, The Smiths, ska, reggae and Dvorak and it all sounds GREAT!) and the buds are comfortable and STAY PUT! My husband was always complaining that none of the buds he'd tried ever stayed in his ears and they all hurt. I bought him a pair of Etymotics and he hasn't looked back since. There's also a useful little clip to attach to your collar etc to eliminate any tugging if you're running etc.These earphones are highly recommended; they are a quality product. If you're sick of replacing your cheaper buds every few months, pay a little extra and get these. You won't be sorry.
I too had all the problems mentioned with the Amp. Mine failed within the first year. I sent it back for service. It worked for a while and then failed again ... this time outside of warranty. It sounded good when it was working. I'm considering purchasing an aftermarket amp from a 3rd party to get it running again. I wouldn't pay too much for one of these due to the frequent failure rate.
The glue stick was shipped completely dried up. I didn't realize this until after I had opened it and thrown out the packaging. Don't know if I got a bum stick, but it was completely useless!
You must need to check if you pioneer car stereo have and infrared receiver, it dependes the quality, for my pioneer P4000 it didn't work correctly, so you need to put the remote front the car stereo, and has a bad reception when is attached in its base.
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.
no complaints so far (owned ~2 months), I usually just use it at my desk, so can't say if it's extreamly rugged or not to take running or other conditions where the cord might get pulled on.
the insert pages are great. they seem to be made very strong. i would buy these again.
This is a perfect addition to my apartment. Sleek and modern-looking, the material does not get dirty easily. The on-off button is well located in the back where it is harder to accidentally hit it. Good length cord and appreciate the rotating plug.
We just purchased this camera today, so we still have a lot to learn about the bells and whistles.So easy to use... just point and click. We were also told it eats batteries (and purchased a pricey battery recharging kit) but I've been fooling around with it for hours and it's still running off of the genereic batteries it came with (only 2 AAA's.)Very detailed, crisp pics, vivid color, and amazing indoor quality, even without the flash.I wasn't expecting it to be this good!!!
I bought this camera before I went to a wedding in San Francisco, and the pictures I took were really good. I posted them on ofoto so my friends could buy them and several purchased them b/c they turned out so well. I compared to my 35mm picts, and you can not tell the difference. As far as what one reviewer said about it being blurry when you take close-ups or pet portraits (I take a ton of pictures of my dog), and the thing is, what you have to do is push the left arrow key and the little tulip sign comes up on the bottom of the LCD screen, and then you tap the picture-taking button lightly until the green focus light comes on and it then focuses extremely well and very distinctly on the object you are shooting (a portarit or whatever you are focusing on).Whenever I make a big purchase i do a TON of research, and I read every review I could google about this camera and was very impressed with everything reviewers had to say and agree completely w/99% of what they said (always have to leave 1% for any discrepencies). The only thing I was originally skeptical about was the battery life since it uses NIMH rechargables or double AA, but my NIMH ones that the camera comes with lasted a long time, only had to charge once during my whole vacation, and I wanted to try the new Energizer lithium double AA's - (created especially for digitals) and they are AWESOME. I have used my camera over and over again since I bought the new lithium double AA's and have not had to change them once, and there is no negative usage shown on the battery indicator on the camera. I actually love the ability to interchange w/double AA batteries because it is so inconvenient to be stranded w/o a charged battery when you are on vacation and wonderful to be able to slip in double AA's from the drug store.I really love this camera...another good product from SONY...it is small enough to fit into your purse or even your jacket pocket when you go skiing. I think it is the perfect camera and is a better choice than the Canon S400 or S500 - I bought the Canon S400 and exchanged later for this one...and I am very glad I did. You will be happy w/your purchase...take this from someone who is very hard to please. Not much more you can ask for from a point and shoot camera, but this one also gives you the chance to grow from a beginner photographer b/c of its manual feature, and optional ad-ons (telephoto & wideangle lenses). If you don't want to be bothered w/any of the extras and want to remain on the beginner end of things w/no hassles and simple point and shoot features...SONY again makes this possible w/this camera. You won't be sorry and can't really go wrong with the SONY DSC-W1.
I had this tv in a cabin that I stayed in for several days while my wife was at a wedding. It hooked right into the dish tv and had a good picture for watching all of the college football games that were on. Durabrand is the old Lennoxx company, and I believe these tv's are made in malaysia for a very large nationwide chain store. These usually runs around 150 dollars new, amazon is competative. I believe the one I used was stereo, but it did not have an S video input, and the DVD/VCR combo was hooked up through the Coaxial RF. It has a front and back AV input. Check the product specifications below. It also has relatively attractive look to it, a silver and black layout with decent curves. Either way, it is a realatively good value, and got me through a potentially boring time with flying colors. I think you will get ample enjoyment as well
I spent a lot of time deciding whether to buy an iluv, iboom, iblast, ihome...you name it, I've condisered it. I went with the iluv because it had the most pro's over con's. Yes, the remote does not work very far away, but the display is great. It has 3 adjustable dimmers, plus a completly dark mode. Two seperate alarm settings, in case you have 2 people that need to wake at different times. The only thing I would change is that the display (time, date, radio station) is only viewable while the unit is plugged in. Even if you have the 2 double A batteries in the system, it will only stay lit while its plugged in. The instructions say the batteries are for storm back up. Also, the volume has to be at a minumun of 10 on the alarm. Its not to to loud, but I like to wake up to it a little bit quiter. No biggie. If you loose the remote (which is VERY tiny, probably the length of a middle finger and the thickness of a toothbrush) the function buttons are located on the unit, which is always a good thing. Other than these few and minor imperfections, it is a wonderful unit for the money and I would definatly recommend it.
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 bought this to replace my 3-year-old Epson 260 - the 260 was finicky about ink cartridges and they were expensive, this and the cartridges did not last very long. The 1400 has proved to be ink efficient and authentic Epson cartridges are available in OEM packaging at about half the cost of the retail boxed cartridges. My main use of this printer is for printing on CD/DVD media and the 1400 is so superior to the 260 I highly recommend this printer if your use of it is for the CD/DVD media printing.
Out of the box, ours would not hold a Sony battery in place in order to charge. One would have to physically press it against the charger in order for it to make contact. Even if the contacts worked, the tabs to hold the battery in place would not hold the battery when it was plugged vertically into the wall. I don't even think wrapping it in tape would work since the tape would relax and the contact would be lost.
This player epitomizes Sony's clunky proprietary style. From the 93-page user manual to the breath-takingly awful SonicStage software, it is difficult to enjoy this device.I purchased the player specifically for the "music pacer" function and was supremely disappointed to discover that it does not match your running cadence with a like-tempo song - that would be far too cool ... instead, this piece merely decides whether you are running or walking and then opens your pre-defined playlist of "running" songs or "walking" songs ... stupid.
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 excellent experience with this card. Because this SD card is 1 GB in the near future there will be other cards with more storage capacity and it will not be able to fit in to our needs. This is why it is "an excellent choice for the meanwhile"
Using this to share my (cable modem) internet connection between my computer and xbox 360. works fine.
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.
I bought the 2000P based on online recommendations and have been severely disappointed. It was delivered with a hardware problem of the magnet on the ribbon cable had come loose and prevented the scan head from moving. Now it sometimes it will recognize the scanner, other times it hangs the system with a &quot;descriptive&quot; error of 00000000h. I even downloaded the newest driver software...not help. I have yet to get a response back from the online support email. Bummer!
Every fax machine we've ever owned had the same problem; they wouldn't feed outgoing faxes or they would stick together and all go through at once. One day I asked a fellow businessperson about this and she recommended this particular unit so we tried it. As far as feeding copies or faxes we've found it to be terrific. We don't really use it as a printer, but sometimes as a copier. It works fine. The nagging problem with it is the "start" button: you have to press it just so or it doesn't work. There's just a certain spot on the button you have to hit, or nothing happens no matter how many times you press. Annoying.
Note that this package has only one adapter. You need at least two adapters for them to be useful. I own three of these.The configuration of my third adapter took me all of 5 mins. I am currently using it as I type.Pros:Very easily to configure.Very reliable.Low latency and high bandwidth. This is reliable enough for my gaming: Warcraft 3, World of Warcraft.Cons:Very expensive.I may buy one more. I really like these adapters.
To start with the delivery came sooner than expected, it was everything that was described. I installed the memory card and now I have more memory than i need(for now).
They are certainly better than the earbuds that come with the iPod, but not top quality either. However, for the price, they are the best value. Good sound quality and decent price = worth trying!
I bought this television and it broke in less than 90 days. The manufacturer has not been very helpful in sending someone out to repair it as stated in the warranty. After two weeks, I'm still waiting and have little confidence that this will be resolved soon.When the television worked properly, it had a nice picture and good sound but that doesn't mean much now that I can't even watch it.Do your homework - check the reputation of the manufacturer before you make your buying decision. Unfortunately, I didn't check until it was too late. This company has an unsatisfactory rating with the BBB for the very reasons that I've indicated.
I've only had the case for several weeks but I've used it at a lake and it's awesome. The pictures come out clear and you have access to all of the cameras features (buttons) which is a huge step up from things I've used in the past.Update: I've been using this for nearly 4 years now and it still works flawlessly every time. I highly recommend this product.
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.
Despite what some of the customer reviews at Amazon say about this product, I feel as though I would really miss having it - I don't know how I ever coped without it!! It's absolutely fantastic - everything I wanted and more. The sound quality is great, the bass options really make a difference, and even the headphones included in the box are very good quality (which is unusual for bundled headphones, I'm sure you'll agree.) It's easy to use, and the navigation system allows you to search for other tracks while you listen. The remote control is very handy, and trust me - you can bounce off the walls and the music will never skip. I have tested listening while running and other alike activities, because in my experience a lot of personal CD players are hopeless and often skip at the slightest tap, but not this baby. I have found no faults so far and I highly doubt I will. Another great advantage is that the firmware is upgradable through Rio's website. I upgraded mine as soon as I got it, and that was easy too. All in all, the RioVolt is an excellent machine and well worth the money. (...)
This subwoofer is a great product but much to my dimay, they have stopped shipping the subwoofer as a standalone product. Which does most of the mac users no good since the iMac's and eMac's come with the small speakers already. Now there are no options to buy a subwoofer with out additional speakers. Thanks alot...;(
What else can I say? It is inexpensive and it charges the iPod without the computer. Great for the road trips.
I got the 1GB xD card, but didn't realize it would not be compatible with my Olympus camera. Nothing on the packaging or in the description made me think I needed to check with my camera manufacturer (Olympus). Turned out that I opened it and it would not work. THEN, I called Olympus and found out that my camera can't take anything larger than a 512 MB card. SO, check with the camera manufacturer before ordering and OPENING this item. You can't return it after it's been opened!
I have had this monitor for well over a year and without exception has performed very well. Colors, images, display are very easy for system usage.
I thought it worked as advertised. The price was excellent. I have an Energy Micro surround set and the screws were too large to fit in the keyhole for the speakers. After a modification it worked fine and does not looked rigged. I think for a few cents more they could have provided 2-3 screw size options to resolve this issue. The profile is nice and not too bulky or large. The arm that extends from the base is not that long therefore this would not be a unit suitable for mounting from a ceiling, wall only.
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.
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.
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.
I bought this unit last year. It worked great for 1 week and then fried itself. Contacted the merchant and he sent me another. Again, worked great for a week and then fried itself. The merchant than sent me another brand, I haven't had any problems since.
Will definitely buy from again. Great service, prompt delivery, product just as expected. Great seller!
I was looking to upgrade my headphones from my old JVC. I bought this headphones after reviewing serveral different models. I was little skeptical about purchasing headphones with only 40mm driver unit, however I was immediately blown away by its music reproducing capability after using it shortly. I would list pros and cons style to review this headphones.Pros: 1)Wider Dynamic Range, 8Hz to 25KHz,2)104dB/mW sensitivity,3)8.2ft cord length, another 8.2ft of extension cord included (total cord length is 16.4 ft),4)Stereo mini jack to Stereo mini plug adapter included,5)Sound Mode select switch allows reproduction of the sound to give appropriate sound effect (music or movie).6)High power neodymium magnetCons: 1)Bulky,2)Only 16.4ft cord length (including extension cord),3)No storage case,Overall, at the price Amazon.com is selling it, it is a very nice bargain. I have found few websites, selling this model for $60 while at Amazon, I found it for $38.
I have had this label machine for at least 8 years and it still works, the label tape is great and last a long time. Get 2 tapes because once you start organizing and labeling you will not stop.
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.
I love this headset. I recently had an online conference, it sounded like I was in the same room as the speaker. I have not had a lot of experience with the mic yet, but I love the headset!
I wanted a case that would protect my RoadMate 700/760 but that wouldn't add bulk to my already-overcrowded travel bag. This hit the mark. While there is one side that seems slightly more rigid than the other, I had hoped for one side to actually be hard to protect the screen from the million other gadgets in my bag. Had they done that, it would have gotten 5 stars.
The Karaoke games for the PS2 are incredibly fun. We play them with the kids; we play them with adults. We just love them! We totally crack up when we play.Unfortunately the microphones short out very quickly (within days) and we are very careful with them.We are going on our 6th PS2 USB microphone. If the games were not so much fun, I would not keep buying these horrendously made mic's.We tried to use the Sing Star mic's with the Karaoke games but they are not compatible.Logitech needs to wake up and wire these things properly.
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.
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.
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.
I bought 2 of these prior to a two-week trip to Alaska for use in a Canon Powershot S5 IS camera. They worked great - no issues and seemed to be just as fast as my camera.Bought a additional two cards prior to a tri-continental trip. So I have four of these in total and have almost filled up all of them. No issues were experienced. Very happy with the purchase, especially the price! Bought all of them directly from Amazon rather than the other retailers.Bought a memory card reader at the same time since my printer doesn't read SDHC (most older devices won't read SDHC).
I have to say after the first try the coffee came out wonderful. Love that it doubles as a thermos too so coffee stays nice and hot.I was concerned when I read about coffee grounds escaping into the coffee-- on first try I used the paper filters that came with it and I didn't experience this problem.My only recommendation would be to use 2 tablespoons coffee grounds per 6oz of filtered water.Thanks Presto!!
Iomega ZIP 100 Drive Parallel PortThis device has been in use since the mid-1990s. It allows both storage and transfer since it works on any parallel port, which should be defined as "bi-directional" or "EPP". For best results, you should run the "Parallel Port Accelerator" program when the unit is connected. Computers have a limit on the number of IDE devices, and desktop computers have a limited number of bays. The disks are easily replaced to provide vast storage within the 100Mb limit. This device must be connected when all power is off, like with a parallel port printer. Backing up a small amount of data is not a problem, but large amount of data files will run slowly. The fastest transfer is with an internal IDE ZIP device.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. Most printers will operate from the printer port on this unit. The manual offers suggestions if this doesn't work.Parallel Port drives have their drive letter(s) assigned after the hard drive. Another Parallel Port unit can be connected to the first ("daisy chaining"). This changes the drive letter(s) assigned to CD-roms. A USB drive has its drive letter assigned after the CD-rom drive letter(s). Both units have been proven useful over time. 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 it works for 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.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.If your system does not recognize your used parallel port drive (Add New Hardware Wizard), select the hardware from the list: "SCSI controllers", "Iomega", "Iomega Parallel Port Interface", then "Finish".
I have been a Windows systems engineer for a while now but I just recently purchased a Sylvania netbook with Ubuntu 8.04 installed. I have worked very little with Linux before and was very apprehensive about this OS. I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised with the ease of use and availability of applications to meet the users needs. I am glad I made the decision to buy this netbook. It does just about anything that my Windows laptop does. The only thing that I am not happy with is the fact that you can not upgrade the RAM.
Completely agree with Lee. As it is the 8800 is a slow camera. Adding the strange contraption makes it almost useless in all except very bright conditions.Skip this product and save up for a new camera instead.
Great headset, I own 3 of them, Home office and cell - wired, not the blue thingy - does not hang on your ear, (for me that is an asset!
This device works really well. It keeps my laptop cool as a cucumber! The only thing I don't like is that is does not turn off when my computer goes to sleep and it ran the battery down over night.Also I must have missed it in the other reviews, but the USB power plug has a nice pass through feature.
I got this case for a more portable version of a carrier for my SLR (the backpack bag is not always ideal). The price was great. I looked at some other brands, and they were all $10-15 more. I ended up getting the bag partly because it matched my camera. It was a great purchase. It's not going to hold the charger or any other accessories of any size, but that's not why I bought it. The nylon is nice and durable feeling. The velcro and zipper closure feel solid. The strap is the only potential upgrade, but for the price I wasn't expecting an ergo padded strap. Great buy.
I've owned this printer for over a year and it has given me nothing but problems. Not sure where to start.You have to run the head cleaner ALL the time. If it sits idle for a week or more it will spit out bad quality, misaligned prints. You have to always run the head cleaner to get anything decent. and this uses up ink. INK!!! I have spend HUNDREDS in ink on this thing. It is amazing, I feel like I just do a few prints and suddenly it is blinking and wants ink again. It goes thru it SO fast. I might be able to live with it but it is always printing out BAD PRINTS!Currently it is printing magenta and blue lines over everything I print. No idea why. Have run all the diagnostic tools in the print utility and I can't fix it. Not to mention it prints black smudges all over everything. This is a regular occurrence. I hate this **** printer. I'm at wits end and about to call Epson and try to get my money back for this thing.STAY AWAYupdate - now the printer is creating horrible pink and blue lines over every print. run the head cleaner over and over and still the same thing. replace ink cartridges, nothing. epson tech support gets us no where. disaster. we are buying a new printer, never again an epson.
I had my Fuji Finepix for 6 months before I set it down to answer the phone one day and came back to it a few minutes later and the power would no longer turn on. No problem, I'm thinking - Its under warranty. I took it in for repair and one month later I was told that the camera had had water damage and the motherboard was fried and the warranty was voided and it could not be repaired.First of all, there was no water damage. I had used it outside earlier that day for about three minutes when it had been lightly snowing. A couple of flakes of snow hit this thing and its fried? What a piece of crap! My old digital camera, an Olympus, had had an entire cup of water accidentally spilled on it - to the point where it had water inside the screen for a week, and is STILL working 3 years later.Its OK because I never liked this camera anyway - it was 3 years newer than my Olympus, but was less sensitive to light and took blurry pictures, (even outside in full daylight!) which my Olympus never did. I was always frustrated with it and this gives me the perfect excuse to buy another brand - I'm just very upset that I lost all the money I paid for it 6 months in!
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
There is a reason for so many 5 star reviews. Tried all the IR/RF solutions with mixed results, non of which were optimal, some of which just didn't work and I could not return - because I had opened it? - very limited distance (3' - 10') from the remote to tranmitter which might be OK for some - the Pyramid worked great if that limitation was OK. I had everything close, just behind a cabinet, so I just needed the booster. This was the easiest, most straight forward electronic setup I have ever experienced and works just as I had hoped 3 weeks ago when I started this quest. 5 minute setup. Limitations on all systems exist and are not listed on some - for my perfect universal remote, this has a 20' remote-to-transmitter limitation, and seemingly no angle limitation so that is a 20' radius. Also some of that may be my particular remote limitation. Thoughtful functionality design that works with my requirements.
Great gaming mouse. After using this for a while, I can't go back to a standard scroll mouse.
I wanted an iPod stereo player that I could put in the kitchen that wouldn't take up too much space, and this is perfect. It works well with my iPod classic and the FM radio sounds good too. I liked it so much that I got a second one for my husband to use at work.
I love this camera; it is small(I mean small),lightweight, fun and takes good pictures with the price and size in mind. There were some MAJOR bad things though. First their is no LCD, no zoom, and noremovable memory medium. The idea is great and it does look great, plus I was able to get it for $$$. The major thing that you have to keep in mind is that you shouldn't compare this $$$ camera with a $$$ camera becuase that what this camera is all about; ...and small. While others are sure much nicer, none compare with this one when you factor in looks, price, size, and straight-forward design. And oh yeah, I am not a Logitech Sales Rep.
i love this item it was just like the picture i will be ordering form these guys again real soon
I ordered this memory card to be used on a trip to Central America. It worked while I was down there and once I arrived home, I (luckily!) was able to download most of the photos to my computer before the card began to have problems. After trying multiple avenues to try and read the pictures on the card or even to delete or clear the images from the card neither my computer nor my camera are able to read anything on the card. Corruption errors or reformatting requests pop up when I insert it into the computer.By the time I had taken my trip I was at the 30 day mark of when I purchased the card. Lesson learned for me - I won't buy a transcend again nor will I buy it online - too difficult to try and return or get a different version to replace it.
These mounts will support the Definitive ProCinema 60 speakers using the 1/4 20 mounting hole in the back. As other reviews stated, the hardware provided is cheap. I used my own screws and put them direct into the studs.You need to tighten the mount if it droops. I just kept rotating the speaker until it was in the position I wanted and it was on there tight. I was careful not to force them too far.
I have owned three external drives over the years, each had it's pro's &amp;con's.With this new line of d2 external FW drives, I believe LaCie has doneeverything right.There are no cooling fans, so they are quiet. You do not have to plug it in and unplug it, when you are not using it, the blue power indicator is also an on/ off switch.I chose the 80 gig because it is ample for my needs.You do, however have many size options from which to choose.I can't think of anything I would change on this drive and I bought it based on the high quality of the terrific LaCie d2 CD-RW.In my view these are two great products.j.nomograms
This card is like an NFL linebacker ... BIG & FAST!Has worked as advertised in the several weeks I have used it. I'm glad that I have it since my Lumix point and shoot is capable of shooting Hi-Def movies which, of course, take a large bite out of a card's capacity.The time required to transfer the photos and movies out of my card and into the computer seems to be less, but I never did a timed comparison.I recommend this card.
Seems to have a fairly good grip, and the bendy arm is sturdy and firm in any position. Used for a baby video monitor.
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.
The ear buds that came with my nano were crap! Not only was the sound not great, but they hurt my ears and were always falling out. These are a tad confusing at first...as far as how to put them into your ears... but not for long. The sound is really quite good and I can do mindless work around the house without distraction from others. Vaccuming is noiselesss! Be warned; people can and will sneak up on you, dont wear them when you need to have your wits about you.the only things that I would change:* the cord over the ear thing is hokey, it seems like there must be a better way to deal... but in order to keep them small I guess not* I dont care for the way it plugs into my i pod, it seems like that would be something to really work on, the plug and the connector/cord comes out at a right angle and is kind of bulky and not flexible plugged into something so very smallother than those petty things, I am really impressed
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.
I purchased the extender or I'd not be a happy camper. The Carrier Belt was about 12 inches too short stretched out. I weigh 240lbs and am about 6' tall. So, I'm round but the belt w/o the extender didn't have a chance. I would not have any other type of carrier as the only thing that would have made the carrier a bit better would have been an opening to run controls w/o removing from the carrier. If you do the Itune sign-in you can built your playlist on Apple's Genius. But you have to give credit card info and I'm not so inclined. Well built, protective of your ipod and has room for your earbuds, cable and batteries if you wish. The velcro cover is very convenient.I like it a lot![Warning] You'll need to go down to the local gym and get someone to put the iPod into this carrier as it was a 15 minute ordeal to get holes lined, etc. Not sure if you have small arms that it is quite as nifty? Not sure it would stay on, however not a problem for me.
Only works with Windows media player for transfersNot easy to workBad sound (IAudio is better)
This is a great television, you can read the CNET review for that information. I just want to comment on the purchasing process with amazon.com, which was great.I chose free shipping, and it was handled by Eagle delivery company. Having never heard of them before I was a bit skeptical, but everything turned out fine. I ordered on a Sunday and received it a week and a half later on a Wednesday. I tracked the order online and once it got to my city I called Eagle to set up a delivery time. They gave me a 4 hour delivery window and called an hour before they got there, as I requested.So anyone that might be a bit hesitant to order such a large piece of equipment, don't be. Save yourself some money and get it here.
Customer reviews helped me make this my choice for sending a new TV to my Dad. He was thrilled with the quality of the picture -extremely clear- and good colors. The integrated DVD player and Video are a big plus too. Delivery was extremely fast and the product arrived in good condition.
The price is right for the ink and it last me a long time from the time that I receive it to the next time that I need ink.
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.
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.
This was a great unit when it came out, but now it's just WAY over-priced.Mine just died after 2 years, and I'd only used it about 15-20 times. Sony wants me to pay more than $500 for a flat-fee repair. Unbelievable.Do a search online -- the error message I got was really common, and MANY people got the same $500 assessment.I'll never buy Sony again.
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!
This is a really nice cover, well made and thoughtfylly designed. It may fit the Sony PRS 500 but I don't have one so I can't say. DO NOT BUY this case for the Sony PRS 505. It fits nicely but covers essential controls. The case cannot reasonably be modified to fit without interfering with the operation of the reader - the PRS 505.
I bought this product used for $54.00 and I am more than satisfied. They work great when used on full moon nights. I really enjoy this product.
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...
This connector allows both the HD video AND the 5.1 sound to be transferred through the same HDMI cable.I use it to connect a PC with an nVidia Geforce 9600GT (made by PNY) to my receiver and further to my living room LCD.It works just fine. For 5 bucks, go for it, there is no reason to waste time looking for something else.
This product was a perfect fet for my 4 yr old. At first I was worried he wouldn't wear it because he doesn't even like hats but once he tried it on and figured out he could control the volume (he doenst like loud noises) he wouldn't take it off! This one was for his preschool class but I'm going to pick up another one for his dvd player in the car!
It is very well made case. Purchased it for Sony Vaio 15.4" LT but it didnt fit, but most 15.4" should since Vaio's are wider. It has great padding and plenty of pockets for magazines, books, papers and all the needed accesories such as power adapter, mouse & cables and whole lot more. Its very stylish looking and compact yet expandable!
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....
The sound is OK but the best part of these headphones is that they stay on and are comfortable while running.
It said for an etrex whichn I have but it wes the wrong one
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 bought these to connect to my laptop when I do presentations that require sound. They fit in a tiny case that slips into my suitcase easily. Connect via USB to Win7 with no setup. Sound quality and features are EXCELLENT in a medium size room. If the listeners will be more than 25 feet from the speakers, I had to turn the volume up to the point where it distorts. As a result I use professional speakers in a large room and these in a medium room. They stand up vertically on a table using built in fold out stands which are great. they require no power cord. Only one plug to USB(from one of the speakers . . . the two are connected by a cord).
It's an honestly priced SDHC card- very inexpensive but it does what any class 6 must do.My only problem is that a past 4 GB card I got off eBay about a year ago (for twice the price of this 8 GB card on Amazon) in new state stopped working, after about 6000 photos. Apparently these things last long though, so it likely was just a fluke. Also, the label may start to peel off if you don't insert/remove with special care.But overall excellent product, better than just "bang for the buck".
i bought this camera for my sister who is obsessed with coach purses. she cant thank me enough. if buying for a female, definantly purchase coach carrying case. This camera is so tiny!!! its a great gift for any age over 13
i just bought the 1GB memory card off of ebay for $10 + $18 s&h.; When I received it, the memory card was obviously counterfeit. (there was no serial number anywhere) I wanted to use it with my new canon 550, but it couldn't be read by my computer. I emailed the seller and he said I could return it, and get a refund only for my $10! Forget it! The shipping costs alone to hong kong would be more than what I'd get refunded...and not so he can sell it to another unknowing buyer.Buyer beware of counterfeits! I should have went with amazon and paid only $1 more and have the guarantee of a superior product....never again.
This machine is everything I want in a single machine and easily fits in my home office. Great quality! However, this machine will not scan if you have an AMD processor found in high-end Compaqs such as mine. So beware of that since the company does not mention that in any literature.
I've been very happy with the camera. I've been wanting to go digital for quite some time, and my primary cameras in the past have been SLR. I LOVE the menu screen on this camera, where it gives you pop up word descriptions for each choice on your menu. I'm thinking of recommending this camera to my folks (who are NOT real literate when it comes to electronics.) Icons will mean nothing to them and it's very helpful to see actual words describe the functions.The only negative is I miss having the preset setting for fast action pictures like my SLR has (the little "running man" icon). The super-steady shot feature works great for shots where your subject is already standing still, but EVERY picture I've taken where there is motion comes out blurred. I hope this feature hasn't been permanently removed from Sony's line, as I've seen other cameras of theirs that have it. I wish this one did.Overall I'm very happy with my purchase, you can't beat a Sony digital!
These are the best noise cancelling headphones I have ever owned. Excellent sound quality and noise canceling ability and great volume.
i like this belt..holds my 80gb ipod perfectly while i am working out..not once did it feel like it is in my way...and i love the fact that if i wanted to skip a song while working out, i just quickly can put my hand on the outside of the cover and click next...without stopping the treadmill or losing my step...i think if i had an armband, i would have to have more coordination to do stuff like that...
I love these headphones for running or just casual listening. They are the perfect headphone in my opinion. Loud and clear bass, good quality sound. They never fall off while running or even come loose, they fit my ears perfectly. I would recommend these to anyone, anytime.
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.
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 was originally worried after I bought it, and a bit skeptical to say the least...however, after a lot of rubbing and polishing on my black 30G video iPod, it took out the majority of my scratches, and made others that didn't go away less recognizable. I reccommend it if you really want to clean up your iPod, especially with minor scratches.
SONICblue has proved once again that they are the masters of digital audio devices with the Rio Volt. Unlike the Nomad and similar devices which hold 16-64 MB of MP3s, WMAs, etc, the Rio Volt holds a whole 650-700 MB worth of data, burned to a CD. This ranges from 7.5 to 18 hours of MP3 music, or 15 to 36 hours of WMA music. The first refers to the best bitrate (quality) and the latter refers to a sub-CD (think cassette) bitrate.The Rio Volt seems to last forever on a mere two AA batteries, at least 10 - 12 hours in my experience. The backlit LED screen is great for navigating through the directories of music you burn. Unlike other MP3CD players, the Rio Volt reads from the ID3 tag of the track, thus, the track name and artist appear, scrolling accross the LED. The innovative &quot;Navi&quot; feature allows you to go through the directories and subdirectories on the burned CD.Also unlike some MP3CD players, the Rio Volt allows CD-R or CD-R/W media. The accompaning remote control is very useful, and the headphones and system produce rich, loud, clear sound. Also, two CDs shipped with the package provide useful burning tools for your computer, such as the excellent Adaptec DirectCD. The Rio Volt supports MP3 and WMA formats as well as playing normal CDs. It has never skipped for me, and I have tested it roughly. When playing a digitally-encoded CD that you have burned, the player takes about 20 seconds to load its O/S.Finally, the O/S is upgradeable, so, when new digital audio formats arrive, the Rio Volt will be able to use them. The final touch is a nice pleather (maybe leather) carrying case.A note of warning: the Rio Volt does not come with a Car Kit AC adapter, nor a Cassette Adapter. Also, you need to burn the CDs; the Rio Volt is not a CD-R/W drive too (duh). All in all, the Rio Volt is amazing, especially for the competitive price!
I had a pair of Aiwa behind-the-neck headphones and they've been getting beaten down the past ten years. Finally, I stumbled across these hideous green Sennheisers, and they are a perfect replacement. Where the Aiwa was slick plastic, these are tacky, making them less likely to slide away. The cord is single-side and combined, so I can avoid that ridiculous stethoscope look. Long cord, too, so I can tuck the iPod in a front pant pocket and not concern myself with running out of cord space. Sound is very good, but my hearing is not what it once was so take my auditory findings with a grain of salt. The sound was clear, precise, and loud, easily driven by my iPod Classic 160. I wholly recommend this to people who move around a bit and need sound to stay put, as well as folks who don't care what color the headphones are, and dislike the cannula-style headphones of others.-C
I needed a 2.5 to 3.5 headphone jack adapter and couldn't find one anywhere except Amazon. I found just what I needed for a great bargin so I went for it. It arrived in good shipping materials and packaged nicely. And the best part it works as expected, great.
I've had this lens for about a year and have been very pleased with it. I spent a good bit of time traveling around Europe with this lens as the primary work horse and was very happy with the results. The auto focusing is very quick and quiet, produces a good quality picture, and is an overall good value for the price. Those interested in purchasing filters for the lens for protection or other effects should get a 58mm filter. It's certainly not on the level of a professional grade lens but provides a good step up from a basic kit lens.
Another great product by Sony...the Toyota of electronics...for 159.00 plus Free shipping!!!!! what a deal, surround sound is outstanding and fairly easy to set up...with a little help from the manual, you'll be up and running in no time...buy it, and enjoy.
I bought this to replace a missing charging cord for my ipod shuffle, however when I plugged it into my computer and connected it to the shuffle, it did not charge. I'm not sure what purpose it is supposed to serve, but I had to go to the Apple store to purchase a new one.
Very convenient and the quality of the video is alot better than I expected.Im very happy with my purchase
Easy to set up. Older home with thick walls limits usable distance. No interference. No problems. Looks good. Good support from Linksys.
Not only does it take awesome photos but this camera is great for short MPEG movies. I copy them right off the CD to my hard drive and then import into Windows Movie Maker for editing. The movies have better quality than my TRV27 Sony Camcorder.
The value of this microcosmic wonder is funny and/or amazing/extraordinary in theory though that is cannot be proved through scientific evidence of that particular nature. A very flashy piece that fills one with joy and promotes the taking of pictures in many scenerios. I would also like to note that this camera is a lovely item to play catch with if you are into baseball games and such. I would \would not purchase this crafty piece of merchandise because it might trick you into a deceitful act of trickery and/or mischief\thievery of some sort.
When will I learn ... generic cables rarely work.This one did not work... right out of the box. Tried 3 different TVs, and two different laptops.Boo on this vendor!
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.
The filter keeps the lens from scratching, the price was good and it shipped amazingly quick just before Christmas. I would suggest investing in one of these to protect your lens!
I've looked at aftermarket laptop coolers that are just plastic risers on a swivle base. They cost 20 or more for the plastic contraption. I have a friend in the office that has one for his laptop and he swears it works. The concept was simple. It raises the base so that more air circulation is possible. For me, I couldn't see myself spending twenty dollars on something I could use stacked post-its or 1/2 inch book to do (place underneath the laptop on the back edge so it raises the back of the laptop). I tried using a couple post its and for a while it seemed to help a little. But when ever my computer became hard drive intensive, because I was compiling a program or doing lots queries on HUGE databases, my fan would turn on. Since my friend had the platic platform, I decided to get something else to do the same thing. Something that would do a better job. At first, I thought about building one of my own, but I knew that I would have little time to devote to it... so I took my basic design and checked to see if there were any that already existed. That's when I found this Antec Laptop cooler.I read about it and was convinced that this would work. But I didn't want to spend forty bucks on something that may not work. So I waited. Then my fiancee had some laptop trouble of her own. Her laptop was older and worse than mine. Her fan would refuse to turn on and would overheat and cause a shut down. Well, if this wasn't the time to go to her rescue, then I don't know when that would be. So I put an order in. When it arrived, I tried it out on my laptop while hers was being fixed (for a hard drive problem). I noticed that my fan never turned on when I did the usual queries that worked my drive hard. My laptop fan is behind the machine. The hard drive is underneath and there is a vent with no fan there. And it seems to solve my issues. So when she got her laptop back, I gave her the cooler as a gift. She has noticed that on her older toshiba that the base is no where near as hot as it use to get. It just gets warm. She is happy with it now. I still think she should get another laptop, but that is a different story. After a couple weeks, I started missing the cooler. So I bought another one from Amazon.I'm still happy with it. It does cool the base of my laptop and gives me the peace of mind that it will extend the life of my machine considerably. Which is worth the price I paid. It met my needs and hers.
I bought this because I wanted to improve the resolution on my Samsung 52 inch LCD 1080p HDTV which I was using as a second monitor. Dramatic improvement over the S-Video connection which I was using. Bought a DVI-HDMI adapter and connected to the HDMI1 port on my TV. A very cost-effective solution to my problem.
The PalmGlove meets my expectations. I needed something to keep the &quot;pilot&quot;, not only protected, but also visible. The sleek and slim design for portability also makes it easy for me to leave behind when attending the multitude of meetings I have scheduled; now, it's too noticeable to miss. The internal stylus holder appears to be well made, preventing it from slipping out accidentally. The small pockets are good for business cards or a spare key. The zipper and outer shell are well made; overall I am happy with this purchase. The only thing that seemed to be missing were &quot;instructions/recommendations&quot; - I don't know if the PalmGlove is water resistant, sandproof - and I'm not going to test it on purpose. Also, I'm not sure if the intent is to have the cover removed when the &quot;pilot&quot; is stored in the PalmGlove. If so, then I lose my graffiti cheat sheet. If you use alarms, be sure to turn them up to their highest setting since the PalmGlove muffles the sound. Overall, it's a good purchase.
Shooting in RAW + JPEG takes up a TON of space... I was swapping between 1, 2, and 4 gig cards over weekend trips and shoots and this simplifies it to one card!Seems to run just as fast as my other more expensive (SanDisk, etc) cards both in the camera or in my laptop. And for the price? VERY hard to beat!
I love my 10-22. It's one of the main reasons I still have my 40D and haven't gone strictly full-frame.It gets insanely wide, and can make for some humorous pictures when focusing an inch away from someone's nose (and still photographing their ears & the background).great lens, great quality glass (it's L-quality glass, if i remember correctly ... canon just won't give L-classification to EF-S lenses)
I have bought these and the Bose earphones and I perfer these. The Shure earphones do a much better job of blocking out noise. I use these on the subway during my daily commute and it drowns out most of the noise on the train.
This product is a great value and works great. Excellent and fast service
This cartridge prints extremely sharp color pictures, especially when using photo quality paper. I've had some pictures I scanned in with my HP 6200 and then printed on an HP 895 CSE that people couldn't believe were photographic enlargements!The only issue is that the cartridge doesn't last long printing pictures!
My husband said this cable was perfect for what he needed! I don't really know much about it, but my husband was pleased with it!!!
I bought this unit from Amazon because it was so favorably reviewed. It works great but none of the reviewers mentioned that the display size is too small, too dim to read from 6 feet away so their excellent remote is worthless. the model 600 unit has the same problem. If you think you can sit across even a small room and use the remote and read the display you are in a coma. I have excellent eyes and can't do it nor can any member of my family. I have to get up and go over to the unit with the remote in my hand to find out what disc is playing and what track. Another lauded feature is text display. If you have a CD that has that feature the unit shows the artist etc. Great idea except you cant read it. To make it hurt even more I have 15ish year old 5 disc Sony that has large LED display and it is lit brightly that I have no trouble seeing from 20 feet away. I rest my case.
There really isn't anything better. Granted, Audiophiles will always find something lacking with budget goods, but again, for the money, you won't be disappointed. Good sound, sturdy build, all around a good product.
I purchased my Toshiba e310 and the Casio be300 approximately a month ago. The delivery services of Amazon.com were exemplary. The machines arrived one day prior to the designated delivery date, in perfect condition, and have delivered the level of service advertised by their manufacturers and Amazon.com. Not having a prior history of internet purchasing of items in excess of $10.00, this was a very pleasant experience.I am using the Toshiba for personal and business purposes. I have downloaded several programs and ebooks from the internet to enhance the programming bundled on the machines at the factory, stored several of my powerpoint training presentations (planning to replace my laptop projection presentation in 2003) and a repertoire of eclectic musical selections on the ScanDisk SD storage card, and discovered that, despite the negative articles I have read, the Toshiba handles the ScanDisk SD storage cards very well. Additionally, Toshiba provided a CD that contained additional programs and a host of (no additional cost) electronic books (for your reading pleasure).The Casio is being used by my son (a college freshman). He indicates that he is very pleased with its capabilities and performance.After extensive researching to determine the appropriate PDA and operating system, I am very happy that I finally selected the Toshiba and the Casio. I heartily recommend the small, but powerful, system to those interested in the superior (and reasonably priced) business, personal, and entertainment capabilities.
I bought this filter to protect my new Tokina 12-24 wide angle lens on my Nikon D50. Hoping that this would be somewhat thin, I went ahead and bought it because you can't beat the price. At 12mm there is significant vignette. It disappears at 13mm. So if you're shooting digital at 12mm or less, this would not be the filter for you. I also considered the canon 77mm sharp cut filter for $8 more. From what I've read, it sounds like that filter would work better on a wide angle lens. Now I'm regretting it. Otherwise, this would have been an excellent buy, and still is, as long at you're shooting mid range focal lengths.
Much needed. The camera is very slim and easy to drop. Since the display screen doesn't have a protective covering, dropping it may cause the screen to become severely scratched.
What can you say about a lens cap? It works. Its sturdy. End of story.
This lens, in its limited EF-S mount, could have been more than it is, simply by either improving the mecanical construction ( re-release it as an 'L' lens ) and/or lowering the price. As it stands, the mount restricks its use to an APS-C camera; if one upgrades to a full size sensor, this lens becomes immediately unusable.In its present form, the mecanical construction ( for Canon ) could be better, as the weight seems to primarily due to the optics, in that the construction materials appear to inculde an inordinate amount of plastic. Also, the lens hood - needed in a zoom or prime lens of this angle of view - is NOT included for the price, neither for that matter is the lens case. Both are available, but as separate purchases.Optically, this lens is not at all bad, sharp across the field ONCE it is closed down 1-1/2 to 2 f/stops; but, again, for the price, it could be better.Overall, the lens rates 3-1/2 to 4 stars, because for the price, it could be better.
This is extremely handy for laptop users that wish to have their sound projected from their speaker set instead of the internal speakers. I had to adjust the buffering in order to acheive a pleasing static free sound but once that was done I could not have been happier with my purchase. I have a new laptop on order that will be shipping with Windows Vista. As of right now I am unable to find drivers to support Windows Vista so I am anxiously awaiting those.
I love this difuser. IT is specially made for my 600 flash and it gives out great coverage (Very smooth). not cheaply made either.
Good product. Very economical. Highly recommend having a UV filiter to protect your lens glass from damage. Tiffen filters are very good quality.
We purchased this item about 8 months ago and now it is completely broken. The TV no longer works and the speakerphone never worked properly. They only offer a 90 day warranty so... out of luck! I suggest waiting until the technology is better or getting an extended warranty if you can. Wish I had...
I bought this unit to add to the Polk Monitor 70 towers I have and it does not dissappoint. It is connected to a Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K receiver and it provides nothing but solid sound. I'd buy again if my neighbors don't shoot me first.
Excellent picture quality in good lighting. The colors are bright & vivid with good contrast. I was pleased with picture quality on indoor shots as long as there was reasonable lighting. It exceeded my expectations based on the reviewer's comments about low light issues. I don't expect to shoot in the dark anyway. The Optical Image Stabilization worked very well. The camcorder was much easier to handle than I expected with it being so small. You can take a snap shot while shooting video. The snapshot shutter button is right next to the zoom slider so it is convenient to do both at the same time without shaking the video. Controls are well placed and easy to use. It has many excellent features but it takes a little time to learn to use them, especially since the manual is so poor. Panasonic would do their customers, and themselves, a great service by hiring an expert to develop their end user manuals. My product came through OneCall and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this camcorder.
Works great. I am about to buy a second one to use at home. Saves me the trouble of having to transcribe long passages from textbooks or other material into my documents.
I was a little weary before getting this. I chose the cassette adapter over an FM transmitter after reading several reviews of both. We bought the cassette adapter as part of the Belkin Accessory Kit and tried it in the parking lot right after it was bought. I was very very surprised at the great sound it had. I was very surprised that I had read bad reviews of this because it sounds really quite great. On a scale of 1-10 I would have to rate it a very high 9. Definitely give this a try!
The C20 scanning pen has far exceeded my expectations - if you are considering one I highly recomend this product.I am currently studying law and the ability to condense lenghty law books into readable notes is essential. The C 20 scanning pen has been of tremendous assistance and saved me a great deal of time.The product was easy to use out of the box and the accuracy rate is astounding. I had been using dragonspeech 10 to try to condense my reading but this product is far faster and much more accurate.The acccuracy is around 95 - 96 % and it is really a very impressive product.If you need to scan text to your P.C. this is the tool. This is my first review - I didn't buy the product on Amazon but the reviews here were key to my purchasing the product so I wanted to help other prospective purchasers who may be researching here.Again great product.
I thought I had already reviewed this item, but guess I haven't. Bought this over 5 years ago. Not even sure if they still make this bag. But one of the screws on the handle came out, rendering the handle useless. Noticed that this had a lifetime warranty, so I called Wenger expecting to entertain some foreign workers as they give me the runaround. What a surprise when I immediately got hold of someone fluent in English, she told me to send a pic or two of the damage to an email address. I did that in less than 10 minutes. Expected to wait a week or so, but within 10 minutes I got a call. Was told that they were sending me a new bag at no cost to me! It showed up in less than a week. Now the replacement bag is over 4 years old and has been fantastic. I live in a remote area where I work, but have a house 200 miles away. I go there every weekend, and this bag is my travel bag. It gets LOTS of use and abuse, and the replacement has never had a problem. Anyone need one of these with a loose handle?
I was amazed on the quality of this! Perfect tripod!The material used was of good quality.I would recommend this product to anyone!
I have been using this recorder for about a month and a half and I will agree to all the positive posts about it. I am simply thrilled to have it, it basically changed the way I watch TV. I will not repeat the positive comments which have already been made, I will try to answer a couple of problems people faced.1) Memorex DVDs: Memorex DVD-R comes in two forms, on is a 10 pack in a round spindle box and the other is 4 pack in a larger rectangular shaped box. The latter one has the words &quot;For Home DVD Recorders&quot; written on it, and this is the one that works on this recorder NOT the former. Unnowingly I purchased the 10 pack spindle box variety and the recorder failed to recognize the media. I think this variety is for DVD writers on PCs. I also recorder on TDK brand DVD-Rs that I bought from COSTCO and they worked fine. Note that the TDK discs come in spindle box but work fine.2) Copyright protection - I never had any problem in recording movies from cable and broadcast channels, I recorded from allmost all of them except premium channels like HBO/Showtime about which I can't comment.
a nice piece of electronics. provides alot of options has alot of power. no draw backs of which i am aware at this time.
I bought this as a reward to myself for finishing my master's degree. It sits in my cubicle, and I mostly play classical music from CDs on it, listening using headphones during the main part of the day, then switching to speakers late in the day when those who might object to my tastes have left. (I might not have bought it had I reazlied I was going to be moved to a cubicle - at the time I was in an office I shared with someone who was hardly ever there.) I haven't really tried cranking the volume up (since the speakers are right there in my cubicle), but the sound is fine, and it's handy to have the option of sticking in a cassette (I still have a few of those) or even my iPod (the wave of the future?).Anyhow, it has good sound, is easy to use, and hasn't failed me so far. I'm very happy with it.
WOW!!! I looked FOREVER to find a camera that takes quick pics and high quality. This is actually my first digital camera b/c I couldn't find a camera that had a fast enough shutter speed to catch my kids in action. Seriously!!! I DROVE EVERY EMPLOYEE CRAZY trying out every camera they had. Finally, I narrowed down my search to the TZ-3 and have been trying it out for a couple weeks- LOVE IT!!! After looking all over the web and every store - I stole it on Amazon. Got the best deal- with FREE shipping. Saved atleast a 100 bucks! Big FAN. Thanks!
I know the CX300s are great earbuds. My problem has always been the fit of the earpieces to maximize sound quality. In search of replacement earbuds I came across these. $2 sounded like a deal. The only problem was the $5 shipping, which to my understanding, is not the seller's fault. The earbuds came within a few days in a plain envelope with a couple stamps on it.Inside were just the two black rubber earpieces. No case, instructions, nothing (but that wasn't a big deal).Upon trying these babies out with the CX300, I'm pleased to say that this is a great product for those looking for. Getting the pieces to fit snugly wasn't a struggle whatsoever. The bass is deeper than what the standard earpieces gave, however a tad bit of high end is lost, but the perfect fit still makes it worth it.I recommend making this quick tiny investment in order to brings loads of improved listening pleasure to your current in-ear headphones.
I really like the product and enjoy listening to the tunes on it. Works great.
I live in Venezuela and i am a DJ i have 2 Wallet of 256 CD both full and are very good with humedity and dirt .. is the BESt Buy
I've gone through tons of earbuds of different brands at different price ranges. I really like V-Moda: 1. The medium size silcone buds fit in my ear perfectly. They are soft and confortable (better than Sony's). So, they can stay in my ears for a long time. 2. The price, I think, is really good. It seems like most of the decent (but not ridiculously overpriced)earbuds are now priced around 100 USD--like Bose Triport in-ear, SONY MDR-EX90LP,V-Moda Vibe 3. Bass Freqs are also surprisingly really loud (not just because the fit into my ears and block the ambient sound out). Even at high volumes, I am surprised that bass, mids and highs of (128 kbps MP3 files) remain undistorted. My complaint is that the bass is not well balanced for all kinds of music. I feel the bass is too loud and somewhat overpowers the mids. The highs aren't as crisp as I would have liked. That said, considering for the price that I paid for these, I am not sure if there are anything out there in the same price range that are significantly better than the Bass Freqs. I'd like to try the VModa Vibes but they cost twice as much. I'm very happy with the Bass Freqs.
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.
I like the tuner, it's a little slow at recieving the info for the guide, But all in all I'm extremely happy.
Most of the keys stick, hard to use, not worth the money, would like to return to Amazon but would not allowed.
This product did not work with any of the ipods I own. I bought it to use in the car to play my ipods, but it did not work. I did not return it because it was priced low enough that it would not be worth the hassle. I do not even know where the item is now.
I got this printer to replace a noisy and ink-hungry Lexmark, and I couldn't be happier with it. Even thought it's only a four color printer, it prints beautiful photos VERY quickly... a 4x6 comes out in less than 45 seconds, and the quality is excellent. Text is very good, too, although I'd definitely recommend using good quality coated inkjet paper for general printing -- unlike the Epson Durabrite inks, the Canon inks don't fare so well on cheap paper.More important to me is the fact that it works spendidly with Mac OS X 10.3. Canon only officially supports Mac OS X 10.2.x, but I've had no problems with 10.3. Even the bundled software works well, although I still prefer iPhoto for cataloging and printing photos. Finally, although there's no special tray for 4x6 photo paper (like the i860 and i960), I've found the process of loading and printing on different paper sizes (including envelopes) to be exceptionally easy; thus far, I haven't accidentally printed anything with the wrong orientation or margins.
I bought these headphones two years ago, and they're still in great condition. One time after an early morning run at a local park, they didn't make it all the way into the car and were left dangling from the driver's side door, bouncing along the pavement in the rain as I drove blissfully home. So besides a little wear and tear, I'd say these things are holding up pretty darn well.Points off for comfort because they hurt my ears after an hour or so, but my ears are kinda small, so maybe it's just me.
This player was worth the money, We use it on long trips to keep our kids quiet. Only problem is player wont start when its hanging vertically. Still very Happy on the purchase
Basically owned these for 3 months when the plastic covering on the cables began to crack, not only making them uncomfortable but then eventually the audio began dropping out. I think part of it is even caused by the travel case they supply. Just comes down to some engineer or product manager picking the wrong cable supplier probably just because it was .01 of a cent cheaper than some decent cable.Drivers were good. They're not the best in the world but they're good enough for listening to Mp3s and also make flying a bit more bearable.Shure's service also sucks since you need to mail it to them and in an email they said that the cable deterioration whilst being a known issue is likely my fault, so not to expect them to cover costs. Just makes you feel that it's not worth paying the premium when your mp3 player is edging closer to the same price.
A safe place to save important pictures that can be lost on flash drives and backups and easier than storing on CD
Great strap that makes me confident about my asset hanging from my neck and/or shoulder. It's much more comfortable than a stock Nikon strap, and it is much better for someone > 6 ft. to wear slung over neck and shoulder. It detaches with nylon quick buckles, making going from strapped to strapless quick and simple.
I only buy B+W filters and this filter is one of my favorites to protect my favorite glass. You can't go wrong with B+W
I have used the DYMO Labeling Tape for quite a while, it works. I have used it to identify soaps in a shower, no direct water but moisture is present and they have not come off. The labels I have put on drawers and boxes in my garage and tool shed 4 years ago are still as bright and have not loosened in over 5 years. The cost of these tapes were half of what I would have paid at the office store where I purchased a two labelers for my grandsons.
After doing some online research I settled on these headphones over the comparable Bose or Shure pairs and so far I'm glad I did. While they feel a bit uncomfortable at first (they go very deep into your ear and seal up airtight) you quickly get used to them. It's worth noting that they also come with several different tips to accomadate all ear sizes. The sound quality is superb, giving you the full range of sound in excellent sharpness and clarity. While a little more bass would be nice but some tweaking of the equalizer made it acceptable. Overall for the price you can't go wrong.
These speakers are excellent for what they are. Most USB powered speakers require two cables, one for the USB power and one to plug into the sound input of the computer. This one sends the sound information over the USB cable; great for transportability. It is basically a midrange speakers, which is true for most computer speakers, and does not have a tweeter, which is true for all but the most expensive computer speakers (I consider most computer speakers horrible since they have not brightness, which is OK for games, but not for music). Most laptops have horrible speakers, which are small and do not provide much sound. This fixes the problem. I can now hear the sound from the computer even in noisier environments. This speaker also extends to give much better separation along with making it more compact.
After researching and testing many different earbuds to replace the OEM earphones on my Samsumg T9, I bought the CX-300's for 3 reasons. 1. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 515's that I have found to be excellent quality budget headphones for home theatre use. 2. Good reviews from many sources (C-net, CC website, amazon, etc.) 3. An excellent price, on sale at Amazon for less than $40 delivered to door.The CX-300's are small and light and once set up with appropriate sized earplugs, the sound isolation is excellent. (I have 3 young grandchildren living with us at present and can block out their sounds of playing and TV w/o difficulty during my afternoon snooze.) The comfort level is very high and I can wear them for hours at a time w/o discomfort. The cabling seems to be a bit wimpy, some people have claimed noice transfer through the cables, I have not experienced it yet, however, I am not running while wearing them.As far as sound quality is concerned, the Senns were a compromise somewhat. There are better sounding earbuds out there, but all are in the $100 plus level, too rich for my blood. (My Samsung T9 was only $85)The buds have excellent bass response. The mids seem a bit muddy at times, especially with some blues numbers (the bass seems to overwhelm the mids, can be compensated for somewhat with the T9's EQ). Treble is pretty well reproduced, but can sound slightly tinny at times (possibly more related to the quality of the MP3 recording). One thing that is essential is to allow the CX-300's time to break in, sound got better over a period of 10-15 hours. My beefs are picky, for $40 these Sennheiser CX-300's are a great bargain.Overall I would have paid $50.00 and still felt I got a good deal with these CX-300's. I cannot comment on durability as I have only had the Senns for a short time, however, my previous experience with Sennheiser products has been a positive one. I believe that if you are looking for a good quality budget set of earbuds you can't go wrong with the Sennheiser CX-300's and can recommend them to anyone on a budget, but not happy with their OEM earphones.
I already bought this 8GB SD card and is working very fast. I tested in my Nikon D80 and have more than 2300 shots available. I also own a 2Gb Transcend 150x SD memory card. This brand is emerging with high quality products.This is the lowest price I found for a memory card of this category. I also heard very good comments from other friends who have this product in their Nikons.
About 18 months ago, purchased the Z40 for my teenage daughter.It's a great little camera with a long battery life. Last month the lens jammed in the open position. Called Casio and would cost $200 to repair. Did a little research and found Casio has a problem with lenses jamming. Turns out the camera will accidently turn on in your pocket or purse and the lens cannot fully extend. These cheap plastic rings break and the camera is useless. I have just begun to fight and have even found a lawyer who is gathering info for a possible class action suit.If you are going to buy this camera, get the optional insurance. You will get the camera repaired for free but it could takes months. Good luck!
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.
After 2 years of use it was time to replace my Bionaire fan, even though I still love the fan, "cricket" noise has got to go.So, I bought the Soleus Air ST-2010R Tower Fan after reading the reviews and it appeared to be even better than the Bionaire BT45RC-UC, which we currently have 4 of in our office. Wow - big mistake! There is no comparison - the Bionaire is a much better product - hence, you get what you pay for!I received the Soleus yesterday and have already packed it back up to return. I didn't have to wait 2 years for the "cricket" noise to appear, Jiminy came with the fan, along with a few other weird noises, too. Air flow is extremely poor when compared to the Bionaire. With the Soleus on high speed, I could barely feel the breeze 8 feet away. It didn't even move papers around on my desk unlike the Bionaire which I have to keep on low or medium to avoid paper blowouts.Having said this, I'm going to go order myself another Bionaire!
I had been having trouble with multiple uses of my Memorex DA RW, but these work great, even with a 5+ year old unit.
Excellent build quality. The photographs it produces are really nice. Certainley does not replace a camera with more movement, but a good addition to my 35mm kit.
Excellent shipping time, price, product. I am definitely going to keep ordering my ink from Go-DPS. A+
The APC SmartUPS is a great back-up solution for individuals that want more than battery back-up. The serial or USB interface allows for detailed reports on voltage variability and other measurements. Plus, if you have many SmartUPS's, they can be centrally monitored via APCs free software (up to 5 UPS).
Really like this pot-makes great coffee. Fast too. Kind of hard (for me anyway) to see the cup numbers inside the pot for filling.Other thing is its made in China, so who knows how long its gonna last? So far (couple months), so good.
I am fortunate to be able to "test drive" different brand cards on my digital camera, and SimpleTech is the best brand in my opinion. I don't think there's such a thing as a perfect product, but the price matches the performance of this 1 gb card, so I'm giving it 5 stars. This is a very dependable card; and none of my SimpleTech cards have ever failed on me.
Pros: Color. Good angle of view. quality video. mud and water resistant.cons: works only for kenwood DVDsOverall: very Good product
Have to admit that I wondered just how good something like this could be - I mean, earphones after all... so I took the risk and pushed the boat out and bought the triple.fi 10 just to see really.I cannot believe how good these sound, how alive the soundstage is, how crisp and clear the top end is and how natural the balance. I listen to a lot of large orchestral works, jazz, and other stuff all over the map. I have auditioned new systems in excess of $50k and nothing came close to the experience of closing your eyes with these things in.399 might seem a little pricy to pay for earphones, but they are very well put together with a great little case. For me, they were a bargain, because they helped me put off the next stereo system upgrade and that would have been another $25k!Simply incredible.Simon
Been using it for a month now. Its paired with a Canon EOS Lens 18-55m kit lens for a Canon T1i. Over 500 shots with it and it works flawlessly
Having owned a competitors plasma in the past, I must say the AKAI definitely outshines it. I went a local retailer and compared picture quality. The AKAI stood out to a point where I thought it might even be high definition. The picture is extremely bright and clear and I am very happy with my purchase.
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!
this is fantastic- it immediatly blew me away with the excellent sound quality. it holds up to 3 cd's so you don't have to get up and change them. one of the best pieces out there for the price
This has been a very bad experience. No camera and no word. I bought another camera through amazon from another seller and unable to cancel this order. Thank you amazon for allowing cancel after 30 days............ROD Bigelow
Before I got this lens, I was worrying about the weight because many reviewers claims that this lens is very heavy (> 1 kg). It will be a pain if you carry it arround your neck for more than half an hour.In fact, this is not true if you have a quality strap (with gelpad) for your camera. I am an active hiker and I have no problem to carry this lens around my neck.I am using this strap and I highly recommend:OP/TECH 37012 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black)
The WD Passport 120gb drive serves as a handy tool for quick data transfer. The best feature in this drive when compared with the larger capacity 320+gb drives is that this unit is powered-up simply via the USB cord. This helps tremendously since one needn't look for an extra power outlet during travel, office use, etc.Pros: 1. The device combines high storage capacity and compactness with great ease-of-use. It doubles as a high-capacity USB flash drive!2. The USB cord is small and handy, to be used for quick transfer and removal.3. Quick hassle-free setup/ disconnection.4. Reliable Storage drive, WD brand warranty.Cons: 1. The Passport comes with 5400 RPM speed and 2MB cache. Hence Read/ Writes are comparatively slower (when compared to MyBook Premium, etc.)2. This isn't a unit for long and continuous connections with your system (or for mounting permanently on your network as a database storehouse), since there is no heat dissipating fan, etc.3. The top cover does get a bit of scratches but its not a big issue.
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
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.
What can I say. It is a UV filter. And it also protects my new Nikon lens. A good product to a very reasonable cost!
I have about 5 mice right now. Two of the Razors, and multiple Logitech versions. While I like the way the G5 feels for most day to day activities the most the G7 is my mouse of choice for FPS games.
The Pioneer X-pando jumbo magnetic photo album is more than a photoalbum. It's more like a scrape book. We put pictures, airline tickets, titles, foreign money, maps, tokens, cards, along with the pictures. This makes our album more fun to look at. For example for our trip to Washington DC we put parts of the map to the National Zoo along with the pictures we took there and for our honeymoon we put things like our airline tickets, some foreign money, and even a flat shell we found on the beach! The other benefit is they are expandable. you just add the refills (they say they are unlimited but really you can only add about maybe 4-5 refills per album). The albums may be a little more expensive but are worth it. We highly recommend them (we have 7 of them!)
Let's face it, you buy these things BECAUSE they break easy.I bought 30 of these, and only ONE was cracked... and it wasmailed T-H-O-U-S-A-N-D-S of miles to my location in GERMANY.I'd say that THAT is an exceptionally good percentage of accep-tability.Rock on!Rock out!
I've been using this monitor for several years now. I've never had a problem with it. I've noticed that over the last few months the display has gotten a bit dark but this monitor is now about 7 yrs old so I'm still very pleased with it.
As is normal magnification = tube focal lenght / eyepiece focal length. You can see from the simple equation that this will give you good magnification, and it is a little more forgiving that a 4mm, and has a better magnification than a a larger eye piece. Being the standard 1.25&quot; means that this eyepiece can be used by many telescopes, but keep in mind what it is designed for. I would say use this for zooming in to what you want to see close, but keep a larger mm eyepiece handy for just general panning around.
Huh?!?!?!?! I don't get all the negative reviews from so many others about this product. I've had this monitor for over a year and I absolutely LOVE IT! Now I don't know what kind of video card and connection others are using but I am using an ATI 9800 Pro and have the monitor hooked into the DVI Digital Output instead of the standard VGA which is analog. I don't think that really matters though - I mean hooked my Xbox 360 up to the standard VGA port a little while ago and the picture was awesome.I'm not discounting anyone else's opinion of the product by any means because maybe theirs came from a bad batch or something, but just so others can hear a positive review from someone that has been very happy with their purchase for a while now! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the speakers on the monitor are a little weak, but that's really to be expected isn't it...
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.
After reading up reviews on avs forum, I had to try out this screen. It makes the image sharper and more defined. Definitely an improvement from offwhite wall screen. Though this screen is gray because of the glass bead it reflects and has significant gains.
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.
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!
This is a great GPS with convenient features and access to everything. The only feature I would like this one to have is the qwerty keyboard and also the external volume control. But in order to use the BT feature, one need to check on the Garmin's website, before buying, if the phone is compatible or not.
I managed to sync with WMP ONCE before neither my laptop or desktop would recognize the device. I spent hours trying to fix the problem until the e260 suddenly and completely died. I sent it to Sansa but I don't expect any help . . .
works for installing Win 7 on a computer. Gotta love amazon. Walmart wanted $75 for a hp branded similar product. gotta love amazon.
When the unit arrived, I unpacked it to find the selector knob simply fell off in my hand. It wasn't even attached to the body of the unit. When I tried to fix it, low and behold it's the wrong size knob for the box. The threads on the knob don't even match the threads used on the body of the unit. There's no way that this knob could ever be used with the product. The manufacturer simply threw a switch in the package that they knew would never work for the customer.At first, I thought maybe the place that sold me the unit had taken the correct knob so I ordered another from another vendor and it arrived in the same state!As consumers we have to let manufacturers and vendors know that blatant bad practices and companies that have no regard for their customers are simply not acceptable in this day and age.I will say though, that aside from the bad knob, the unit does perform well and as advertised. If you don't mind just holding on to the thin knob post, it is usable.
i ordered this and then everyone was saying this was a bad choice and my system was gonna sound awful but now it hits amazing and its deff the loudest sub i ever heard, it runninf it off a 1600 watt pyamid artic amp
Easy to use, quick to set up, and solves the pile of equipment problem.This is an incredible product!
The product washes out on close pictures and is dark on far pictures. The camera's built in flash works much better.Digipower doesn't answer email, I have yet to talk with a live person on their 866 number.
The maps on this unit are from 2004 and 2005. There is no update available for them. Consequently the GPS is constantly showing your position in the middle of a farm field or telling you to drive off a cliff. The Canadian maps are all off by at least 1000 yards, so even when you're on an existing road it doesn't know where you are. The manufacturer has been promising an update since 2007 and it has not and most likely will not ever show up. So unless you have money you want to throw away, don't even think about buying this item. 0 stars!
Excellent sound quality - very good bass response. Sound may be a bit unbalanced so you'll want some sort of equalization on your player to adjust the spectrum to your liking (I use them with an iPod nano on Acoustic equalization). Fits well - no problem maintaining position in my ear even during strenuous activity. Strain reliefs are a bit long but not prohibitively. Excellent performance for the price. Have to wait to see about durability.
I have this great product and the graphics are great! It prints at a good speed and is as easy as 123 to use. I love the nifty litle case for the cartages too. Please buy this and thank me later.
Bought in December of 2006 and still working great 2 years and counting. I shoot 200 to 400 shots on the average per month. This is my primary battery backup for my Rebel XT battery. Made in ChinaPros:- Cost 1/3 the price compared with the original brand.- Original Canon battery cost more than 3 times but does not give you 3 times as much picture shots.- Sits perfect on the camera- Both batteries are still working perfectly so I cannot comment on which is more durable than the other.-Fast chargingCons:- Does not last as long as the rating suggests.
Upon receiving this item, I was ready in ten minutes. One of the easier thing in my life to do. Of course I managed to get my feathers ruffled when I forgot to plug the HDMI into the HD-DVD player and nothing happened. Got my 50" TV three years ago and at that time I did not need more than the one HDMI that came installed on the set. Times changed and this product worked great. The two blue LED's on top make a great nightlight also, great bonus!
When I received this case the package stated that it was compatible with the SD1100 IS. However, it is a very tight fit, and then the magnetic clasp would not hold. Plus the case will definitely not close with the wrist strap attached to the camera. This renders it useless. I returned the item.
Any photographer who has the money to purchase a lens with a professional 77mm filter size can afford better than this uncoated Tiffen filter. I'm skeptical by nature, so I wanted to see for myself whether coated glass was really necessary. I purchased this Tiffen filter and used it on two different lenses and found that in almost every single photograph in which there was a light source, I found two smaller ghost images of the light source elsewhere in the photo. This uncoated glass really knows how to make lens flare POP (even if it's not the lens that's flaring...)! I sent mine back, with the biggest loss being my time and Christmas photographs of family that would have otherwise been very nice.What made the two little ghosts appear on the Tiffen? Light as faint as Christmas tree lights, table lamps, incandescent overhead bulbs, etc. You name it, basically.How do I know this was due to the UV filter and not my lenses? When I saw some pretty nasty flare, I just unscrewed the Tiffen filter and voila, my flare disappeared.Le flare est morte. Vive le flare!Seriously, spend just a bit more and get a good, coated (on both sides) filter; picky people like myself will gladly spend a little more and get a coated filter by Hoya or B+W, among others. The Tiffen is fine if you only shoot in the shade without any relatively bright lights; otherwise, my advice is to look elsewhere.
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Dont u just hate when u lose something as important as a stylus? I was walkinkg around tapping on my touch screen with a pen, or my finger... This pack is great cuz not only did it resolve my problem, i have two (2) more solutions for my next 2 problems.
I find that scanner works as good as the Visioneer Strob X200 with out the complicated heavy power supply (that does not work in countries that are not 110 volt powered, Most of the rest of the world). This is a great feature for world travelers. The soft ware could be better, but is ok.
Well what can I say....I got a very good piece of machinery.I hope i don't experience any problems like all the others,but i can play dvd after dvd and it just keeps on going.You might not want to use the battery, for me that is a hassle anyway. I don't mind using a/c power up.....or powercord for car. I use mine at work and i really kill time.For me this was a very good deal.Sorry for anybody that cannot enjoy this product.I use it everyday and no problems.................just don't use the battery pack and you should be fine. If i have anything go wrong with it i will be sure to write you guys back with more comments. I GOTTA GO NOW AND WATCH A MOVIE. BYE
This refill system works terrific for me, as I use quite a bit in my business. Big savings is always a plus
This product comes up as an accessory for the Tungsten E. It is not. I am sure it is good for the ones mentioned just don't buy it for your Tungsten E.
I've seen some reviews of Treo styli where folks say they don't fit right, but these fit the 650 perfectly. They have a pen inside when you unscrew the tip of the stylus, which works fine, not that I use it all that much, it's just my emergency pen. Impressed our business manager when there were contracts to sign, and the pen we were using dried up, and I reached into my pocket, pulled out the treo, pulled the stylus, unscrewed the tip, and started signing again.
This is a very good item and is cheaper than others in the list.
Definitely better than typical stock earphones, especially for the two dollars I spent buying them. The sound is clear and the bass is nice and smooth..
we purchased this TV in 1999 and have used it daily since. we have moved 10 times, and have never had to even adjust the screen. perfect picture every time
Using all four outputs on this switch - everything sounds great. All outbound wiring is 16ga and inbound is 14ga. Didn't try any wires larger than that, so not sure how easy they would be able to plug into the spring loaded connectors. Good quality build & construction. Great for the price and good power handling rating (I have an older Pio 130W receiver I am using with this).
I purchased this popper as a replacement to the glass microwave popper after that one broke. Have had it for about 2 weeks and am really liking it. Only drawback is you have to use a concentrator, which you have to replace after several uses. Trying to cut down on the amount of disposable items I use so not pleased at all with that. But, popper works great even without oil so I can control what goes in my food.Works fast and pops almost all the kernels.
I even called my provider to help install this thing, but still It will not send signals to a computer that is onky 40 ft away. I wasted my money.
it does what they said multi coating is very good and build quality is very good i love it i would recommend it
We've had my 7-year-old daughter's portable DVD player since July '04 and it works fine. It gets pretty regular use, mostly using the power cord or the car adapter. We get several hours of playing time with the battery. You do have to follow the directions and remove the battery when you're not using it or the charge will drain. The sound volume through the speakers is okay, but the quality isn't great. Much better through headphones, which is usually how she uses it anyway.
I bought the sandisk floppy disk adaptor for my smartmedia and was pleasantly surprised to find out that it can transfer large-ish files between computers. Then I found out it uses expensive batteries ... and eats them up quickly - and, much worse, it only works on smartmedia cards up to 32 megs. Very disappointed.
I usually have this inside my backpack so I appreciate its nice small size. It's a little snug on a couple of my lenses but I don't mind that too much. The front pouch is big enough to fit a lens pen, usb cable and any other small accessories you may want to carry. My camera is a Canon XS which is one of the smaller DSLRs out there. If you have a bigger camera, this probably wouldn't be a good bag for you.
Monster cable, do I need to say more.Purchased for professional video transfer and it does exactly what it is supposed to and very well I might add.
The Canon Powershot Elph SD600 is an awesome, compact piece of machinery. I bought the SD300 two years ago, and this one has a MUCH bigger LCD display, as well as more fun features! My husband has been playing with it and reading the manuel for the past two weeks, and he's STILL finding new things to do! We carried the SD300 all over Europe in 2005, and by the end of the trip we had 356 QUALITY pictures stored on the SD card. I love not having to change film, not having to use the LCD display unless we want to (saves on battery life), and being able to carry it around in a small pouch or pocket! I would recommend this camera to anyone!
WHAT A GREAT PRICE FAST TO SHIP WILL PASS THEM ON TO OTHERS I WILL BE BACK TO BUY MORE
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.
I bought this about a week ago and am sad to say I am returning, dont get me wrong its quiet, easy to install, and looks nice,adequete for the average user but not exactly what an overclocker is probably looking for.For overclockers your going to want something with a bit more power thats for sure.
This DVD player is gorgeous! I use it with my Samsung 50" Widescreen HDTV. I've been using Netflix, and sometimes the DVD's are scratched. My old DVD player would just stop and refuse to play. This DVD continues, crunching through the scratches until it can get to a part and play normally again. And it was so easy to connect to my TV! I can immediately tell the difference in audio/visual clarity. The price is right for this DVD player.ALERT***ALERT***ALERT This is not a player that plays HDTV DVD's. It plays regular DVD's and makes them look better.
Nice basic system. Disappointed it did not have auto-reverse for the cassette player, which was the main purpose in buying the system.
The performance of this unit is good; however, the dish and its base do not fold into an easily transportable shape (it must remain open), and it appears that it could be easily broken in transit. I use this unit with laptop to pickup hard to reach signals when I am working, which it does well. The inability to transport this unit safely in a bag is the only real downside.
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 was hesitant about spending a lot of money on headphones, but let me tell you. They are worth every penny. The velour earpads and open-air construction allow your ears to breath. These headphones are so lightweight you can forget you're wearing them. Also, you can wear them for hours and your neck won't get tired. They are so light that I was a bit fearful at first of treating them rough, but I've learned it's okay to toss them around. I throw them down on my desk all the time. I've run over the extra-long cord with my desk chair about a million times and I've even accidentally yanked the cord out of the headphones by stepping on it and standing up... no damage. They are still as good as new.My ONLY gripe is that I think I look a little silly wearing them because they stick out so much. These are not compact, but they sound amazing and are super-comfortable.Keep in mind before you buy these: they are open air headphones and therefore you will not be blocking out all the sound from around you. You will still be able to hear stuff, so don't expect total silence when you put them on. In fact if I'm wearing them and the music is off, I can hear almost as well as when I'm not wearing them at all.
No complaints about the sound or looks here. Both are of course amazing. My one problem with the iSub however is it's USB interface. Because of this, certain things do not work as expected. Pluging in headphones will not mute the subwoofer, and neither will pressing the mute button on the keyboard. To turn off the iSub I have to unplug it, or go specifically mute it in the system preferences. This is extremely annoying to me, as I often hit the mute button to answer phone calls, and plug in headphones so I can continue listening to music when my roommates are studying or going to bed.The problem is listed in apples support webpage as this:Symptom : You connect headphones to your computer, but the iSub speaker's volume does not mute as you may expect.Solution : The iSub is a subwoofer-type speaker designed to be used in conjunction with a pair of speakers. Your computer does not distinguish between analog headphones and analog speakers when you connect either to the computer's analog sound output port. Therefore it is the correct behavior for the iSub not to be muted. The iSub is muted if you connect USB headphones. Alternatively, disconnect the iSub when you do not wish to hear it.I own the PowerMac Dual 867 running 10.2.4. My iSub is working alongside the apple pro speakers. If this problem may annoy you as well I would suggest looking at the JBL Creature Speakers.
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 got this item after a snag with the USPS because they messed up.lol Everything was packed nice and safe. I am looking forward to use these tapes. Thank you :D I'll buy again.
This is a really good product, durable, fits great in all kind of shoes. I totally recommend it for your nike sensor.
I was looking for a moderately priced audio interconnect cables for my Mackie 8" Studio Monitor speakers. Since the cost of each speaker only ran $250, I certainly didn't want to use my high-end cables which cost $800 a pair (and this was the entry level of Synergistic Research).After 200 hours of break-in period, I was stunned to hear how bad these cables sounded. The G-Snakes are brighter than a standard cheap cable, which at first gives the impression of more clarity; but upon comparing them to several priced point cables, I found the G-Snakes to have a major loss in detail, dynamics, reverb, and worst off, I could hear a nasty smearing of instrumentations. For the record, the comparison cables were a $6 Radio Shack, $25 Monster Interlink 250, $80 Monster M850i and for a high-end reference the Synergistic Research Alpha Sterlings.The most important aspect of a good cable is getting the vocals to sound realistic and distinct from the backtrack. The G-Snakes flattened vocals to the same plane as the other musical instruments creating a more 2-dimensional sound. An example of that came from listening to K.D. Lang's version of Hallelujah. At the 1:44 mark, her voice dynamics increases greatly becoming bigger than life. This was superbly captured by the two high-end cables with complete clarity and beautiful detail; while the cheaper cables were darker in sound quality, they didn't smear or flatten Lang's voice as the G-Snakes did.Vocals weren't the only issue. The loss of reverb and dynamics amazed me. John Mayer's Continuum CD sounded dead relative to the other cables tested. When Mayer solo's on his Stratocaster, the expected Fender tonal dynamics had been lost with the G-Snakes.While my G-Snakes are being sent back to Amazon, this exercise gave me a higher regard for the Monster Cable M850i which had been in my home theater system. While most audiophiles would agree that Monster Cables have an elevated bass and upper mid-range frequencies, which are not suitable for true high-end sound systems; these characteristics are perfect for listening to movies. When T-Rex stomps on the ground, I want the floor to shake, and that it does with the Monster M850i. When the M850i cables were hooked up to my smaller speakers, the vocals were breathtaking with great clarity and detail; and the bass boost from the Monster cables made the small speakers sound much bigger. Now that was something I could happily live with.
Stylish, as advertised. Has all the necessary "bells and whistles."
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 found it easy to use, with very good sound for the size. Love the carrying case too!
I have many different ESata wires and this is one of the best. Not flimsy like most others and long enough to be useful. You won't find anything better for the price.
Thinking this was *not* one of the off-brand companies, I felt it would be safe to order this and actually get what was advertised. I have some speaker wire made by "American Bass". Now I doubt they are the same company.The "10ga" power and ground wire are actually 12ga wire in a 10ga jacket.Blue remote and speaker wire are literally hair thin. I didn't even know wire this thin actually existed. Talk about cutting corners and ripping off the customer.Fuse holder is also 12ga wire. RCAs and connectors seem okay.Still sitting here debating if I should return it because of false advertising.
I was surprised that the sound quality was excellent. No feed back, no distortion at all.A whole lot better then trying to listen to blue tooth with the background interference. Received in excellent condition as promised.
I am very fussy about headsets for my land line phones and find very few acceptable. I currently have three Plantronics headsets and this is the latest one. All are great, but this is the best so far at less than half the cost of the last one. I have this one on a Vtech phone with the volume on the headset at the lowest level and the volume on the Vtech at the lowest setting and everything is loud and clear for me and for person I am speaking to... on land lines and wireless phones. It is very comfortable to wear unlike the other two Plantronics I own. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED at twice the price.
I design and develop software, so I sit in front of the computer for 8 hours a day. I was using a 17&quot; CRT that was past its prime. Upgraded to this VX700 as I already had a Viewsonic CRT as my home monitor and knew they made nice monitors. I can't speak highly enough about this monitor. I have the brightness set at 1/2, and it's as bright as day - you would be able to see the image easily if you were outside, and it's only halfway up. The built in speakers are lousy, but the picture is bright and vibrant. Can't comment on the response time (for gamers) as that doesn't apply to me. Also, the people who complain that it's blurry - make sure you turn off XP's &quot;cleartype&quot; enhancement for flat panels which seems to make them all look lousy - any negative reviews you've seen are most likely from someone who didn't know to change that setting.
This memory card handles HD video from my Panasonic Lumix camera. The quality is great, and it is fast enough for the videos.
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.
The only thing I really don't like about these headphones are the LONG LONG LONG LONG LONG cords. Sound quality is comparable to an 80$ pair of headphones I had, and this one is 4x as less. Get it.
Love this pot, quick and easy perk coffee pot, makes a great HOT pot of coffee fast. guest were impressed too, what a fancy pot. 8 )
I purchased this card to record a wedding video on my panasonic hd camcorder. I can't tell the difference between this card and the panasonic sdhc card that I purchased. Except for the lower price.
Very versatile, stylish, easy-to-use camera! I used several rolls of my 2-month daughter basically in the portrait mode and I found them very good (w/flash or without it). But more impressive pictures have been done outdoors with 28mm focus. They a really great! The images are sharp, clear, a full of depth. Before I used 35mm fixed Olympus Stylus and my manual Minolta XG-7. This IS-20 QD camera has a lot more to offer for for the beginner and experienced photographer!
I think this product is great because it had great sound reception, and is best priced for the dollars spent on it. Only drawbacks for me are the "hard to understand directions" which seem to be a little in ept for very young or non-technical users, and probably the length of the cord which is rather long for a woman and sometimes get caught in doorways and abruptly falls out of your ears.
This camera is such a pleasure to use. In freezing cold or searing heat -which we have a lot of in this area - it keeps cranking out the pictures. I also have a couple of digital cameras, but when I want a picture without having to deal with settings and other distractions, this is the camera I use. Love it!
I ordered this tip as a replacement for the one I already had, which had broken. It only took a few days to arrive, which was great because it was my only means of charging without using my computer. I plugged it in right away when it arrived, and it was working fine. The next day, it broke. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe it didn't fit good enough in my iPod Touch? Maybe the material wasn't sturdy? I really don't know, but I treated it fine, always used the things on the sides to take it out, never left it on the floor... And it just broke. I plugged it in the second day and it broke. It's still technically usable, as it does charge and connect to the iPod if I move it around a bit, but then if I stop holding it stops charging. It didn't cost enough for me to worry about sending back, and since I still have the iGo wall plug-in and my original USB cable that came with the iPod, I guess I'll just use that.
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 don't know how I lived before a GPS, it is amazing, compact, and so much more accurate than internet directions.
I put my stereo cabinet and multiple amps in an upstairs closet and ran speaker wire through the walls down to the den. Using this extender my remote will control my system perfectly from downstairs, no hitches. Funny how occasionally someone comes up with a new concept for a product that noone's ever tried before...that actually works.
Pay heed to the review below titled "Volume control is practically meaningless".I had wanted to split my PC speakers and a pair of headphones out of aSoundBlaster card without having to swap the plugs.By the description of the product, I would have thought that "Individual Volume Control" meant from 0 to 100 (with 0 being completly off). The controls here are more like 90 to 100.
These tweeters are a waste. with the crossovers they produced high pitched distortion, without they sound better but still have a bad static sound. Only had 25 watts RMS ran to them.
Printing, initially okay. Resolution, so-so. By far, the biggest disappointment is the scanner. I tried scanning a 7 page document...several times. It retains only the last page. To send the document via scanned document, I would have had to scan each page - 7 attachments for 1 document. I don't think so.
This watch does everything listed in the description. I purchased it for my brother as I had already purchased a Core watch for myself, but this Vector has all the same functions minus the depth meter. Since he and I will mainly be using them for climbing and sports, he does not require a depth meter. It has a very well-visible screen, unlike some of the other Suunto watches that have the reverse screens. I would highly recommend this watch for any skier, climber, or hiker. My brother has also gone pretty deep in the ocean with it which has caused no problems.
Pros: Very good video.Cons: Sound quality is not very good.We are using several of those units for telecommuters. It is excellent to have visual conferencing capability... however frequently we disable the sound and use (Polycom) phones for voice in the US. The sound for some strange reason works fine for intercontinental connections. Adding external microphone can be helpful in some cases.
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 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.
I love it I am in the process of putting my CD's in categories first. Copying favorites onto my IPod and next organizing into alphabetical order with in the categories. Making it easier to find what you want. You can play in any order, repeat if you want and shuffle any or all for variety. No need for storage cabinets they are all in the changer. It is great!SANDY SLC, UT [ASIN:B00004RDL5 Pioneer PD-F1009 301-Disc Changer]]
anyone who want's to hookup there Xbox 360 to PC Monitor i suggest you buy this great item to switch from one to another without having to unhook and hookup all the time. i thank you Amazon.com for this great product.
I've owned this unit for 6 months, and already have 2 problems (which have yet to be resolved).My unit developed a stripe on one edge of the picture area, when playing 3:4 aspect images, broadcast or video. It does not appear in wide-screen mode.And then - after only 6 months - the unit started SQUEALING like a high-pitched CHAINSAW at boot-up, and later randomly during use.Complaint aside, the image quality - from DVD, widescreen - is really great. And the sound from the set itself is far better than most. But it can't be enjoyed when the unit is trash otherwise.Other things to consider:The construction of the unit is all plastic and feals flimsy.The remote is slow to respond to channel changes.The vertical viewing range is limited. (The horizontal is ok.)My $300 normal TV worked for 10 years without a problem. Now, for $3000, I get only 6 months. Ridiculous!And I've called the service department 3 times without any real person ever picking up the phone!I believe the product was released before its time.If you're considering purchase this, I would wait. There are other technologies that look better. Or get a DLP after the bugs are worked out. And you may want to select a company with actual service and support to back them up.
This rapid charger saves so much time. I use my ipod for so many things and when it needs charging, I don't want to wait 4 hours--since I'm always on the go in my power wheelchair.Thanks, Anna
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."
When it comes to ink for my R1800 photo printer, I am concerned with the quality of the images I print. The Epson gloss optimizer 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
This was my first tablet and I planned on using to for graphic designing.When it first arrived, I expected the tablet at the top. Instead, I got a much smaller tablet with a smaller screen. It certainly is portable and thin. Thing is, it feels cheap. It's plastic and the actual mechanics are visible from behind (not that it's hideous to see, there's no wires). I can live with it though since it looks cute :PAnyway, installation was easy but the guide is useless since it shows diagrams of a whole nother tablet and software.The pen is sort of hard to use because sometimes I click a button on accident. The battery is complicatedly simple: you slide the pen, place the battery, and slide the pen back along the groove. Make sure not to twist it or it'll break and you'd have to buy another tablet (the pens aren't sold separately). As mentioned before, take out the batteries at night or place the pen horizontally so the nub isn't pressed on. If it's pressed, the battery is used and will run out.The screen is small but easy enough to use. There's a little flap for the diagram (which you can remove but shouldn't because it shows where the shortcuts are on your tablet's screen) which you can lift, place a photo, and trace. It's sort of hard to trace as long as you move your photo and it's small. You'll see what I mean when you try it. It really is pressure sensitive, it makes my sketches look like I drew them on paper.I forgot, the packaging is similar to Wacom's. BUT it is made of cheap material. But it doesn't matter since you're not going to use the box to draw!In all, I love this tablet. It could use a better presentation, though. Like a removable USB, a no-battery pen, different material for the tablet, more comfortable pen, and stuff like that. I definitely recommend this to people who can't afford a Wacom because it is the exact same thing but less fancy-looking.
This remote control extender is awesome. I have my Tivo in a closed cabinet in another room and needed a solution. I though I was going to have to spend at least a hundred dollars and run a wire.This was so easy to set up. This is a great product I highly recommend.
Great sound from a compact center channel. Looks funny mounted on a wall, but then again sound is not about looks!! Silver color is ugly!!
I have to say I'm pretty disappointed with the Garmin GPS Navi. I would often lose satellite reception driving through the streets of SF and end up dazed and confused trying to follow it's erratic directions. Not to say that having a GPS system isn't at times a life-saver, my Garmin was not something I would want to heavily depend on.On top of the poor reception and long route calculating time, the Garmin does not hold up to the test of time. I drove down to LA two weeks ago and it literally just "died" an hour into my trip. It shut down and no matter how I tried to resuscitate some life back into it, it refused to turn back on. The screen did a weird blinking thing, perhaps to show me that it was trying but knew things were beyond hope. Sadly, the warranty ran out the month before and now I have to chuck it and replace it with a new one.
Because of the storage space we can take pics & several minutes of video without running out of space. Also, the card goes directly into the computer for faster downloads.
unbelivabley easy to setup..almost plug and play....great picture and sound....very nice feature set.
Multi-coated lenses help reduce reflections off the filter glass, something this doesn't have. It is almost guaranteed to detract from any image where a strong light source (sun, street lights, Full moon, etc) is in front of the plane of the camera. it will protect your lens at the cost of your shots. Better to look for a multi-coated lens. Pretty easy to find for less than 20 in 52mm thread.
works great, pretty loud. aux input has been useful but you have to buy your own cord, and remote is handy. battery that came with the remote didn't work and i had to buy a new one which was kind of a pain. overall pretty great, but not perfect.
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.
I bought this B+W lens filter in same transaction with the Canon 6D with the 24-105mm f/4L lens kit. I love the camera and the lens. However, the B+W UV filter appears used. I say this because the lens came very dirty (still haven't got all dust/hair or markings off it), also there is normally tape or a seal to close the items factory blue box up with to show that it hasn't been opened before, it did NOT have that. At first I was just so happy that the the $2,800.00 + portion of my order was in excellent and new condition, that I was going to let the $70.00 portion of my order slide a bit. But that's not right, I paid a premium expecting new and I deserve to get it as a paying customer.Update: Within 30 minutes of writing an email to Amazon - I just got word that they are shipping me a new replacement filter. That is fantastic Customer Service!!!!I now couldn't be happier with my experience.Thank you Amazon!
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
Excellent item can't go wrong with a name like Samsung. Watched many Bluray dvds and gives an excellent picture being that I also watch it on a Samsung High Definition TV. Am very satisfied with both produts the bluray Dvd player and the High Def TV. Beautiful picture and sound.
This cheap little radio worked at least as well as all the fancy units I saw at a recent speech by the Dalai Lama, where we used local FM for real-time translations. Sound was clear, battery life was excellent, ease of use was good, except that the tuner is so small that precise tuning is a challenge. A beggar in South India is now enjoying a good little radio I felt happy to give away after spending so little on it. Very lightweight.
Note: The following review was written the same week as my receipt of the unit. Since then, maybe 2 months now, we've used the unit enough for me to temper my comments. Additionally, a fellow reviewer, Saltydog, explained how to "direct access" any disk on this machine via the remote control. (Thanks a million...your info cleared up my biggest concern!) That was a major concern of mine, and points to my comments about the instruction manual, which I maintain was not written in "simple user terms" and without a "Quick Start Reference Sheet", or some documentation that hits the most obvious functions that most people would go to immediately after purchase.Given all that......I would have to add that although no machine is perfect, and given that this box actually manages 400 media disks with a price under $300, it remains my "Best Value" for a mega-disk player. Of course, Sony benefits from the fact that there are no other machines that I'm aware of on the consumer market that address this level of entertainment disk management.---------My original review--------------This is tough. I owned the 300 disk player and don't remember the slow access and such. But then, all I had were CD's. I've had this machine for 3 days and am rating it only for the its ability to accept 400 DVD's or CD's. I couldn't find anything else on the market that would do that. Apart from that feat, I was sorely dissappointed with the "automatic reading" of disks and loading their contents into the Explorer program, and then out to a TV screen. That feature, called "Load", just doesn't work above recognizing about 10% or so of my disk inventory. I have to agree with everyone else that it's best to create a hardcopy inventory sheet with locations and other info. Don't rely on the machine's program to work as promised. All of the negatives that you read, as I have done in these reviews, is reasonably accurate. While it's beyond my imagination that Sony would crank out a consumer product that so poorly meets its own advertised functionality, I have to remind myself that all I really wanted was somewhere to stash my huge "Bossa Nova" and Brasilian music collection. Beyond that, I won't expect anything more. Although I'm not happy about the Explorer issues, as that feature, were it to work, would make this device better than a 5 star.........although I forgot........you can't simply punch in a disk location on the remote and go directly to a disk! (Oh crude!!!) I'm back to ".....if only the Explorer worked and also you could access random disks easier." And come to think of it, I forgot..........the instruction manual was written by someone who has poor communication skills! (Maybe they don't leave their cubicle for lunch; get out in the fresh air, mingle with others of their kind?) They (Sony) don't use regular terms and phrases in the manual, like, "If you want the machine to randomly play tracks from random disks, then just do this..." Nothing on the remote was intuitive for me, except the "On-Off." Advanced degrees in electronics, software design, horticulture or auto repair won't prepare you for their manual! In fact, if you have a technical background in electronics, you may be hindered! Well.....other than that, why did I give this unit a 4? Because it gives me a place to stash all my music. (I guess I said that before I started gripping, right?)
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.
Overall the player is well made and I haven't had much trouble with it. One thing to watchout for if you use Windows Media Player 11 to rip your CD's, be careful when you select the format that you use. The player doesn't like wma(lossless). I use Windows Media Audio and haven't had any problems syncing the files to the player.
I finally jumped into Hi-def after watching the Super Bowl at a friend's house AND getting a bonus check from work the same week (and who really needs to save for retirement, right?).After doing a fair bit of research and talking to others whose opinions I trust, I decided on plasma, then narrowed my search between a few mfrs (including Panasonic and Samsung). I then ended up buying from Amazon, whose price was about 25% lower than Best Buy and other big box retailers in the area.The TV was delivered about a week and a half later by Eagle, Amazon's shipper for these things. Several days earlier than originally promised, but Eagle's tracking is kind of shoddy. Also, they only deliver in my area on Tuesday or Thursday and couldn't give me a better delivery window than 6-hours. Not sure about you, but I can't really afford to be out of the office for six hours to get a TV delivered. When the guy showed up, I had to help him take it off the truck, since he was missing his partner (it said on the form that two people were needed for the job). Check out other message boards to see more about others' complaints re: Eagle.I inspected to see if it was damaged in shipping (it wasn't). The guy leaves, I hook up the cable box, turn it on for the first time and...The top half of the screen isn't displaying properly. Apparently, these things have a controller board for the top half and another for the bottom half. Panasonic has GREAT service, though, and today, four days after I called them, technicians came out, looked at the set and reseated a connection to the controller board that wasn't snapped in all the way. CLIP! Problem solved.I love the picture, the colors, being able to see so much more than my old 27" tube TV. The HD channels on cable look amazing, the Xbox 360 looks phenomenal, and, with the great built-in stereo speakers and multitude of connection options built in, was able to clean up that area by getting rid of the stereo component I used to use to keep it all together.Amazon gets an A for price and assortment.Panasonic gets an A for the TV picture and features; a C for quality control (that loose connection should have been caught before leaving the factory); an A for service after the sale.Eagle gets a D (I'd give them an F, but they got it here and in one piece).
The reality of WiFi is that just about everyone I know is not getting as solid a signal as they'd like. I've been frustrated by dead spots in the house, and I'm sure we've all done strange &quot;rain dances&quot; with our notebooks, cables, antennas, etc. to try to improve the signal.However, my WiFi network did not seem as zippy as my Ethernet when using our cable modem, even though the bandwidth of both networks dwarfs the cable modem. Well, instantly after installing the booster, I got noticeably better response in a room where the signal used to be so weak that Linksys' own utility would show no signal strength (even though I could surf from there).The WSB24 is trivial to install (180 seconds and that was because I didn't know you had to push the cable onto the connector pretty firmly). If you were a LinkSys pioneer and bought the early access points, you owe it to yourself to upgrade with this booster.
Great product at a great price - what on earth is there not to love about this? Nothing, that's what!
After I put the new Magenta Cartridge into my printer, the reds looked faded on the test prints. I removed the cartridge, cleaned the area, gave the cartridge a good shake, and put it back into the printer. No change - still faded reds. I'm very disappointed. I purchased the HP cartridge specifically so this would not happen (after reading the reviews of cheaper re-manufactured units). Now I have to ask for and wait on a replacement ... if I can get one. Lesson learned - if you're going to pay full price anyway, buy from a local supplier.
just like others have said, the crackling / gain / overdrive distortion on this thing is AWFUL... Better than no sound, but not by much.Pay a bit more for the 7.1 version. I ordered both and it sounds crystal clear.
I bought the SD600 because I needed a small and reliable camera to take with me to the Himalayas in February. Originally, I was going to buy a higher end SLR camera for this trip but decided the bulk and worry behind carrying a camera like that would not be worth it. This being said, let me talk about how happy I am with the quality and color of the SD600.First off, in proper situations, the color and brightness of the SD600 are far superior to all other small digital camera's I tried. When I am getting photos printed, I still have to do some small adjustments in photoshop most of the time, but that's only really nitpicky.The SD600 also has a view finder, which is great for traveling and general shooting because all LCD screens on the back of cameras can get washed out by the sun, making them very hard to see. Although the view finder is not great, it still helps drastically and is a important and fast dieing feature in a camera.One of my only complaints is quality of the flash. But, this isn't a fault unique to the SD600. Because of the physically tiny size of the flash in the SD600, it is hard for it to get as even, wide and distant spread as I would like.My only other complaint (besides the price), is that the LCD screen on the back doesn't seem to show true colors perfectly. Pictures taken with a flash often look a little washed and it's hard to see small blurs in low light pictures.Even with these two complaints, I would still recommend this camera. It is easy to use, takes surprisingly great pictures and movies and is so physically small you could take it anywhere, effortlessly. My use for it is travel, but I couldn't really pick a better small digital for everyday use.
All I can say, is HOLY-COW! This lens is outstanding! I use it for portraits, shoot basketball games, and pretty much anything decently close to me. I have a few other lenses if I need to bring in a shot further, or I need a more wide angle. By and far, though, this lens stays on my camera more than most of my other lenses combined.
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.
Great item worked without any problems, just remember if you have premium sound to connect rca's to keep the factory amp. Even thought a week later I by passed it.
I needed a cable to connect my camcorder to my DVD recorder and this works great. Fast delivery, and works as advertised. ++++
First I want to thank everyone that posted a review on this product because they led me to purchase one. I have a DirecTv receiver in our bonus room above the garage that operates one TV in the bonus room as well as one in the garage below.It worked well for years using the original silver receiver that had an RF antenna so I could operate either TV by aiming the remote at the TV.Well after I was forced to upgrade to the "new and improved black receiver" the remote would only operate the upstairs TV if I pointed it directly at the receiver(which was not near the TV)and of course would not operate the downstairs TV at all.Trying to run wired transmitters to the receiver would have been very difficult so I was looking for a wireless and I found this one.When I first tried it I could not get it to work. However, I found that I had to reprogram the remote to clear all previous settings through the DirecTv menu. That resets the remote to the IR setting.After that it worked perfectly. I could walk anywhere in the upstairs room and it worked every time.I went downstairs in the garage and again it worked perfectly.The only problem was that I needed another transmitter for the garage remote control so I did not have to take the upstairs remote downstairs.So again thanks to the Amazon customer reviews I did not make a mistake.If you need to buy an additional battery, transmitter,and AA plastic sleeve ($15.75)be sure to check if the flying saucer that you bought is the 433 MHZ or the 418 so you buy a matching transmitter.The blue labeled ones are for the 433 and the red labeled ones are for the 418 MHZ.Once I received my additional 433 transmitter and battery,reprogrammed the other DirecTv remote I was in business (had to spin the transmitter slightly in the battery compartment to improve the signal).Thank you again to all reviewers!
Beware of the reviewer &quot;A PC Hardware Fan from Las Cruces, NM&quot; who wrote &quot;Keep shopping for something else!&quot; This person writes that &quot;[The computer] automatically shut down at least twelve times in two days.&quot; And this person wrote the review on August 23, 2003. Now, call me crazy, but doesn't that sound suspiciously like the symptoms of the Blaster Worm that was making it's way around the world right around the time that this person wrote the review? I do believe this this reviewer had accidentally downloaded the blaster worm and then blamed the computer. That is ignorant and misleading. If you are not going to choose this computer, that's all well and good, just don't do it on the basis of that review.
Having an earlier HDVT with no receiver this is a must have for me. It gets great reception and supports the 1080 resolution well. The menus are easy to use and it works flawlessly. I would recommend this unit.
When i bought this product i was a little worried about the product performance, but once the system started playing the sound that came trough the speakers was incredible, the bass filled out the complete living room, beleive me this system has everything the big guys have and even more...
The HDMI connector is held to the face plate with very small screws. During installation, the HDMI cable in the rear hits the back of the electrical box and when you try to make the face plate flush the face plate threads can break unless you are very careful. Once broken you can not order just the face plate, you need buy a complete wall plate.
I wanted a Sleeve for replacing my laptop carry case which was pretty bulky and heavy so that I can put it to my backpack. My laptop is Dell Inspiron 600m (14inch - not widescreen)and this fits nice and snug, which means there is no more extra width space and 1-2inch length space. If you need quick taking it out/ putting it back like at airport security, you might want to start doing so before your turn.
This router is excellent. Ease of setup and plenty of configurable options, make this an excellent buy. Make sure that the Firmware is upto date and some configuration is required for specialist reasons. But for true Plug &amp; Play (not pray) this can't be beat!!!
It's very convenient to charge my 550C Street Pilot in my home and not have the cigarette lighter adapter hanging down when I want to disconnect the unit to leave the car, and take it with me, The only problem that I have is that my unit doesn't seen to stay charged by itself for more than an hour, not the 8 hours that I had expected. Also, I don't know how long it actually takes to charge it fully with this A/C adapter. I got tired of waiting on hold for over 25 minutes to talk to a Garmin rep and finally hung up. I do carry the cigarette lighter adapter with me just in case.
I bought this amp because I wanted to save a little money. Not only is the power overrated, but each channel bleeds over into the other channels. When I hook up just one RCA connector, I can hear the music in all of the speakers.My (50Wx4 peak) Pioneer head unit alone sounds better than this amp. Don't buy it. I plan to audition a JBL or Rockford Fosgate.
I like the vtech better than my bluetooth. The bluetooth picks up too much background sound. When I tried out the vtech, I was supprised that I could hear my friend clearly and he could hear me without the background static.
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.
I got this pretty much just to use for a bluetooth remote I got for free that only recharges via an expresscard slot. It works well with this device! My only issue with it is, I personally would like it a lot more if it had an LED light or something just to tell me it's connecting and working properly. Besides that, I have no problems with it. It's made of metal, so it's a little more durable than some plastic thing too.
Amazingly this wide-angle attachment/converter provides a cystal clear capture. When you open the box you realize this is a large 'chunk' of glass ... one's first reaction might be: "there is no way this thick lens can do high-definition". I was pleasantly surprise with my first HD video captures (and still photos too). The Canon lens proved to be valuable on wide shots that I otherwise would have not been able to take. As others have said, it is heavy! The lens throws the center of gravity off on feel for camera, but I use a pistol grip and manage this nicely. A plus you might consider too ... it gives the camera a semi-pro look.
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...
The Bose SoundDock is as advertised. I compared it with a number of other speaker systems, and it was hands down the clearest sound of any, and it will fill any room in your house.The one that came closest was the Apple hifi system. It actually builds in a sub-woofer which does give it more bass response. However, unless you listen to a lot of hip-hop or techno, I think the overall sound of the Bose is superior.The size makes it easy to place in any room, (I use mine in the kitchen) but it has enough weight that I don't feel like it will fall over with an accidental bump. (a good thing for me!)Obviously, the price is pretty high. However, I have been impressed with Bose for years (I have an Acoustic Wave Machine from 1989 that still works great), and if rich, clear, true sound if important to you then I would go with the SoundDock.
After using telephoto lenses it was hard for me to go back to standard photos. Friends and family photograph better when the camera isn't &quot;in their face.&quot; Still, manual telephotos are cumbersome. Too many right moments lost. This camera solved my problems. I'm online here because I'm having to shop for a new Olympus iS-20. The one I had is missing!
Well constructed bag that easily fits my Dell Latitude D620 (14.1" screen) with more than enough room for power cord, paperwork, book, water bottle, and other things I usually put in my purse. I was worried this bag would be too big - a lot of laptop bags are bulky and just look too big for me (I'm a scrawny 5'4") but it's perfect. Not too small for a guy to carry either. Professional enough to carry from the coffee shop to work. It has held up well through 2 months of traveling - still looks great. The lightly padded shoulder strap was nice when I weighed the bag down with lots of books and magazines. It also comes with a stability strap so the bag stays in place when worn across your chest - great for when you're biking around town. Ordered it from Amazon/Beach Camera with standard shipping and received it 3 days later!
compare to the price, this mp 3 is the best I've had. it has every function I need.
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.
This is a must have for your IPAQ. A bit large, (the reason for the four stars) but it opens a whole new world of use for your IPAQ.
I am compelled to write this review because this particular drive was simply plugged in for two months with one 20kB file on it while we waited to update our systems. This morning, I noticed the power light was orange and the drive smelled "hot". I attempted to turn it off and, after the power button had no effect, I unplugged it. Upon repowering, the drive began clicking and groaning indicating a faulty drive. Truly unbelievable! We've decided to replace this "green" solution with an actual backup server PC which draws 400W. Thanks a lot, Maxtor.
There must be an error in the pricing of this card.No Geforce 3 series card is worth more than 50 bucks.Even brand new.Maybe the decimal point was misplaced...
It works good for its design purpose. But just think carefully where you are going to put it before buying it. I dont have much problem cause I simply paste it on top of my machine. But you dont like an extra bulky on top of yours, you'd better have a better idea for where to put it. It will just be nonsense to put it inside the box, cause you'll gonna to open it every time you want to change the fan speed.
This knife is one of the most useful in my kitchen. I replaced a Wusthof, that I could never keep sharp, with this knife. I am very pleased with both the price and the way it handles. It is holding an edge quite well. I will consider replacing my entire set of Wusthof blades with Victorinox in the future.
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.
Got what I wanted when I wanted it and I do not like having to use a minimum number of words
I have a Belkin Pre-N network at my house and liked the specs on the new Linksys product (WMP300N PCI adapter and the WRVS4400n router and access point) for my office. Out of the box nothing worked. An upgrade to .13 firmware in the router at least got it working. Speeds are impressive, but as many others have noted, the system hangs up at random times driving users to distraction. I returned the product and reinstalled my Cat 6 cables.Once Linksys gets the bugs out I'll try them again, but they released this product without enough testing, in my opinion. This is a classic example of buyer beware.
I've owned this printer/scanner/copier for about a year now. I bought it right before the ones with the memory card slots hit the market. I would have waited for the ones with the card slots, if I knew they were coming, but I have no other regrets about this printer.I bought it to scan magazines and the like for eBay, and it does a wonderful job at that--very nice photos, very nice colors. I've also just recently started using it as a photo printer...I replaced the black cartridge with the HP 58 Photo cartridge...and that along with the HP Tri-Color cartridge makes BEAUTIFUL pictures on Kodak Ultima paper! As you might know, All-In-One machines are not suppose to be great at photo printing; and for some reason HP printers seem to be regarded as not as good as Canon or Epson, by everyone except Consumer Report magazine; but if these photo prints could be any better, I don't know how. I'm using the Kodak EasyShare software for printing, not the HP software. (And the Kodak software instantly recognized the printer, and controlled it flawlessly.)There is lots of HP software included. It's funny, though, it never comes up by itself except when I hit the print button in my task bar. The XP wizard comes up when I go to MY PICTURES which is what I want anyway. MY sister's HP photo scanner always brings up the HP software, however, when she goes to MY PICTURES. I did have installation problems at first, but I'm sure that was my mistake; I had only owned a computer for about a month before I got this HP. I believe I had to uninstall the software and reinstall it.Printing copies of papers is also simple. I'll just exchange the photo cartridge for the black one when I do that again. (The HP photo cartridge came with a holder to put your unused cartridge in, so it won't dry out.)Just watch out for paper jams! I've only had one, but I pulled the paper out in a hard manner, and a plastic part came undone from inside the printer! It holds the white plastic lines in place, and thus my cartridges could no longer move. I went to HP Support, and got online help. The person even let me send an e-mail picture of the part and the inside of the machine! But they suggested I take it in to repair, and not try to fix it myself. They gave me a Radio Shack address, within 5 minutes of my home. I asked what if they said I had to pay, even though the machine was less than a year old; HP Support told me to e-mail them if that happened, and they would set up the repair with the Radio Shack. I ended up, though, just figuring out how to snap the piece back in myself...take it, along with the white plastic lines, BEHIND the metal lines, and just snap it back on the back. My printer has worked perfectly since that time.Thus, I'm quite happy with this useful HP All-In-One and quite happy with HP Support.
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.
We use these Verbatim DVD+R discs all the time and have not once had a problem. These discs are high quality, and we recommend them for anyone authoring DVD's.
This product died right away when I installed it. Started smoking and everything. Returned it and got a refund.
I have not had a chance to use all the features. I am satisfied with the money I paid for it. It does not seem to print as fast as it stated in ad,but all in all, I am pleased with it, as most Hp products.
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.
I liked that these cables didn't have the big, unnecessary dock that the stock Apple ones have, but their quality is very poor. I ordered two for use at work and on my laptop. They arrived quickly, but neither one works reliably. 90% of the time when I use these cables, I get an error about the USB hub drawing too much current, or Windows can't recognize the USB device. If I use my original cradle, I never have a problem. And since the price to shipping rate ratio is so high, it's not even worth returning them to the seller. If the cables would have worked, this would be a great product. Other people have had success though, so I guess it's just a crap shoot whether it will work for you. Buy at your own risk.
What was I thinking when I bought these $3.16 headphones!!?! they suck big time!!! I'm planning to burn them along with all the evidence of the purchase.. look for better quality headphones somewhere else
I bought this router a week ago and love it. I have a desktop computer and a notebook that i wanted to network as well as share an internet connection. This was up and running in about 5 minutes. It is truely plug and play. Now my desktop can be in Linux and surfing the net while my notebook is in XP doing the exact same thing. The one thing i could never find while researching this product was if all or one main computer need to be turned on in order for the others to gain internet access. Well the answer is no! My notebook gets online just fine without my main pc being turned on. If you are like me with no networking skills and have more that one pc...this one is for you.
At the time I bought it it was the fastest and the greatest. Now it is still wonderful.
Easy to use right out-of-the-box! Good battery life and great size. I've used it locally and long distances and it has always gotten me there, although sometimes it doesn't take the shortest route. If I was asked what needs to be improved on the 360 it would be to update the POI's...It has some places that are no longer open and doesn't have newer establishments. #2 - the bluetooth is not worth the extra $50. The voice quality and volume are low.IMOHO...Get the 350...you'll have a great little GPS unit and save $50!
I bought this from the local Best Buy for $1099.99 with a three year service contract for $249.99. I had to wait for a few days for a new shipment, so evidently these models are selling well. It seems like a good idea to buy from a local store so if it does need service you can carry it in rather than trust it to the mail. In the two weeeks I've had it I've tried out many applications and ran all the diagnostics I could find. There have been no problems so far. DVD movies are beautiful with this display but just remember to tilt it almost to the vertical so you are looking at it at 90 degrees.The initial version of AOL that loads is 9.0 but without the security edition features; don't worry though it will quickly upgrade itself. Likewise the Widows XP latest upgrades will install themselves automatically in short order. All in all, I am completely satisfied so far.
My husband shopped (forever)to put together our home theater system &amp; these are our front speakers (the other speakers are JBL also). We both enjoy watching movies, but I REALLY enjoy cranking up the tunes! THESE SPEAKERS ARE GREAT!Most men don't shop with the focus and stamina that my husband does(which can be trying at times) but in this case I'm glad he did! These speakers really handle &quot;his&quot; movies and &quot;my&quot; music better than I expected. The nice thing is I don't have some MONSTER floor speakers in my living room to deal with.I just tell him &quot;you did good and we don't NEED anything else, honey&quot;.
The battery came efficiently in the package with no problems. I put it in my remote and everything worked right away.
Great sound and easy to use. Just what I was looking for. Works well while walking. Even in the case, easy to use buttons. Have not replaced original ear buds - they seem fine. I am very satisfied.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, this is a great little stereo plus woofer system.
I used this for the first time sitting fifty feet away from the dais in a wine seminar, picked up every word loud and clear. Even picture function better than I expected. This vendor, outlet, had the recorder to me in two days. Once owned a more complex Olympus with so many folders, menus and options to set that it was annoying. You could get a nose bleed reading the manual - this one I didn't even have to look at the manual. This is all you need! 1 1/8 inches wide, 4 1/2 long, about 5/8 of an inch thick. Nice size speaker for playback. USB and software easiest transfer I've encountered especially compared to software for Kodak Digital cameras. An absolute steal at this price from Outlet. It pays to compare available vendors as price can vary widely.
This worked perfectly for a 2006 Scion XB! (YES, you do have to break off tabs that are for the xA or tC, it took me a while to figure that out and be comfortable with it).
This was a great purchase. I was able to purchase both black and color ink for our printer and it was so cost effective.
I bought this camera with the intension of receiving a great HD Camera. I was a little unsure about this purcahse because I did not know a lot about the model. But after doing some reserch i found that it had all the feature I was looking for. I must say that the service from the seller is exceptional and quite efficient. They even included extra batteries which came in handy at the times when I needed them. I am truley happy and contented with this purchased and would advise others to use this company's servies. JVC has alway been my favorite barand, a matter of fact I use no other brand of camera, they are univeral and serve their purpose in the class of camera they fall into. I quality of the video I capture was high enough to put out High res picture and top class PVs.This was a awesome buy.
THis DESTROYED my iPod! BE forewarned, this product has destroyed many iPods and instead of buying it, you might try tossing your pod in the garbage disposal. The customer service smells of fish as well.
...and I'm sure I'll wear em in and the ear padding will soften up, but I hate when the ear parts turn freely! specifically: if you can spin em, so when they fall on the floor they lie flat. it's akward. next time I might go back to my old sonys or I'll duck tape these and see how that goes
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.
* Wearing it correctly is the key to get your value of this great handphone. If you stick it correctly to your ear, its surprisingly comfortable. More comfortable than regular ear bud, also more comfortable than my noise cancelling sony headphones. I wear this for my comute, an hour each way, every day and never feel any fatigue.Your ear might feel a bit sore the first couple of time you wear this, but it should never hurt.Its not as comfortable as sennheiser open air headphones though. With sennheiser you can wear it literally all day(but its not noise blocking and huge).* Also wearing it correctly is very, very important to get a good sound from this earphone. At least it does as good or better job than sony mdr-nc20 in blocking/cancelling noise. When it comes to sound quality its no contest, the sony sounds like crap compared to E3c.* Overall I'm very happy with my purchase. Its perfect for train comute or air travel. Excellent noise blocking and very compact. Now I can enjoy chamber music during my train comute. Using iPod original bud, the train noise will pretty much drown all the music noise.Here's how I stick the earphone to get a good seal, as always YMMV.* Orient the earphone so it will have the cables pointing down* Lightly stick it to your ears and twist it in until its in the position like in the photo* Message in the earphone to get a good seal. Use your feelling when you messaging it in. Remember a correctly installed earphone should feel comfortable and doesn't hurt your ear.
I received the iPod charger today and tried it out. The pieces are lightweight and seem flimsy, which is not unexpected since the product was so inexpensive. So far it works well though. The retractable cable is very handy.
This case was suggested for the Nikon L19 I ordered through Amazon. The case was too small and now I have paid for a case that I cannot use.
I have (2) 500gigs, (1) 200 gig - all Lacie Drives. The first 500 gig crashed and I lost everything. Luckily it was still uner a 1 year warranty and I got a new one. Unforutnatly, they erased everything and couldn't recover any data. I've heard that some of their earlier versions of the 500 gig drives did this but should be fixed. Do yourself a favor, if you value your data, go with 2 drives and back them up nightly. It's a piece of mind that's worth the price. Since that drive crashed, my other drives seem to work great. I've also tried other drives...like a Maxtor 1TB drive that I spent almost $900 on about a year ago. That drive crashed and was replaced with a new one...which just crashed again. Unfortunately, It's no longer covered under warranty. Again...BACK UP YOUR BACK UP!!!! It's the only way you'll have piece of mind.
It's nice and reliable unit. Easy to be operated!I have one for 10 years, never had a problem!I love it!
Finding Your Core is one of four new functional fitness workouts from the Tracie Long Training (TLT) group. The concept of functional fitness means that the exercises are designed to mimic the movements you perform in "real" life, often by emphasizing balance and other core-strengthening moves. In Finding Your Core, a stability ball is used (along with several sets of weights), which serves to challenge both your core and your balance during every exercise. This makes for a workout that is unique, varied, challenging, and fun all at the same time. The instructor is Susan Harris, from Firm Volume 1 fame--you would never believe that it's 20 years and several children later! As with all of the TLT workouts, Susan works out with two companions, Lauren, who is showing modified versions of the exercises, and Ann, who does some more challenging moves.Susan begins the workout with s 6-minute warmup using the stability ball. I found her a bit difficult to follow here, as she quickly moves the ball overhead and side-to-side without always noting directional changes in advance. The warmup also includes dips, knee lifts, and a very nice segment of dynamic stretches using the ball. The first strength exercise involves sitting on the ball holding weights and not quite lifting of the ball in a squat while doing tricep kickbacks; Susan then adds in the first of many great shoulder/back exercises with a scaption pinch. Moving to lying on the ball in a bridge position, you'll do a pelvic tuck--be sure to follow Susan's great form pointers here!--a chest press, both moves together, and then leg lifts.Coming back to a standing position, you'll squeeze the ball between your calves, you'll work your upper body by pressing your arms out to the corners of the room with a torso rotation. Next comes a series of shoulder/back work that I loved: first you'll do a 1-arm row, then you'll lie pelvis-down on the ball for a unique shoulder rotation/sweep move. Transitioning to lying sideways over the ball, you'll first work your hips wiht some leg lifts/knee ins, then work your obliques with side crunches (I found it difficult to find a good position here, as my ball kept sliding around). Going back to the upper body, you'll do push-ups with your thighs resting on the ball and then a row/triceps kickbacks series with your chest on the ball. Again returning to standing, Susan leads you through another unique shoulder move: you rest one hand on the ball and move the other arm straight out, up, and back, rotating the thumb up. Resting your shoulders on the ball, you do more upper body work with triceps extensions and lat pullovers. Then, resting your weights on your hips, you'll do some glute presses (again, listen to Susan's form tips!) before completing the side-lying series on the opposite side.Next comes a rather tricky move: standing with one toe balanced on the ball at your side, you'll push that leg out while doing a 1-leg squat in the standing leg. You have to follow Susan's instructions carefully here, but if you push the ball slightly forward as she suggests, you shouldn't have any problems with this move, and you'll really feel it in your glutes; Susan eventually adds in an overhead press. Next, you'll lie with your lower back on the ball for some transverse abdominal crunches--again, I found Susan's form pointers to be extremely helpful. You'll also do some upper body work with bicep curls and passing a weight from side-to-side. After completing another set of crunches, you'll finish with the 1-legged squat series on the other side.For the final standing series, you'll again hold the ball between your calves for some postural work (a move that Tracie called an "A-frame" in her previous series of TLP workouts). Additional shoulder/back work comes in the form of front and side raises here. Next, you'll do some targeted core work by kneeling, resting your hands on the ball, and rolling out to an elbow plank position. Then, rolling forward so that your forearms are on the floor, you'll work your glutes with leg lifts, leg flutters, and in-and-out beats. Moving to lying on your back, you'll place your heels on the ball, roll up into a bridge position, and then roll the ball in and out to work your hamstrings. Although this is basically a simple move, coming this late in the workout--you may not realize it, but your legs are already quite fatigued--made it extremely challenging, especially when Susan keeps the legs rolled in for a heel-toe variation. After this tough work comes a well-deserved 6-minute stretch. Staying in a lying position and resting your calves on the ball, you'll begin with a simple twist, then stretch both the hamstrings and the IT band. Sitting on the ball, you'll do a seated twist and a seated forward bend, and then Susan finishes with some nice lat and side stretches, bringing the total workout time in at 49 minutes.Overall, I enjoyed this workout very much, especially all of the wonderful, unique shoulder work. Sometimes I find using a stability ball frustrating, as I'm unable to get my form quite right, but with only one minor exception (noted above), I thought Susan gave really excellent tips here which allowed me to make adjustments which served to improve my form. Out of the 4 TLT workouts, I think that FYC is probably the easiest, and yet it was still quite challenging--not to mention fun, too! My only (small) complaint was that the music was often so low as to be practically inaudible. Also, there is no chapter menu, but the workout IS chaptered, so you can use your skip button to move around if necessary. I would definitely recommend this workout to intermediate level and above exercisers who are looking to incorporate some fun yet challengnig functional fitness work into their routines.
cartridges work just as well, but are cheaper than when you buy them in the store!
Our company has several of these xb3000 expansion bases. So far none have failed and are working great after having them for over 2 years. It makes life easy with using one cable that connects into your HP Pavilion or Compaq Presario laptop. I would recommend this base over the generic bases due to all the ports, speakers, etc that is included.Please note that not all HP Pavilions have the required expansion port on the side of your Pavilion laptop. The port is usually located on the left side of the machine near the VGA monitor port and the RJ45 port.If you have an HP laptop that fits this criteria and are looking for a great docking station...then you can't go wrong with this!
This is a nice lightweight tripod from Sony. Stable and well built. I have used it with both still and video cameras without any problems. It would be nice if it came with a travel bag of some sort.
I'll be honest, I don't necessarily use this product for its advertised use, but it has protected my more expensive lense from scratches or bangs without affecting the quality.
I had seen this used to conceal wires in the racks at Best Buy and set out to find some for my home theater. I believe the true purpose is to protect wires from heat and accidental abrasions in automotive applications. I used it to cover the cable snake from the wall to my A/V equipment rack. It is very effective with a professional look.
One information is that if you go to tigerdirect.com, you will see $50 mail in rebate information. You may use it to make it around $52. I just received yesterday, and found that it is a great product; size of woofer is a little bit big, but design and remote controler is so nice and pretty. sound? well, expect as you can. You will never regret at around $50!
Very disappointed. Glass slides around within enclosure and appears to have defects on edges of glass. Will try to return, but it was so cheap, I expect I will eat the loss if they give me much hassle trying to retun.
I got the Sony T1 for a gift and needed a case for it. I have several other cameras and have found that I rarely use the case it comes with, they are either too bulky or it is just too much of a hassel taking it in and out of the case to use. This one is PERFECT. I do not have to worry about scratching the camera if I put it in my purse or pocket. It fits the camera just perfect and does not make it too bulky. The best thing is you never have to remove it from the case unless you are going to use it with the cradle. I will probably never use the tripod feature so that part doesn't make any diffence to me but I do like the clear plastic window on the back. The plastic window does not distort or cloud the viewing area and you can operate all the buttons very easily. My viewing area will never get scratched as I will probably put this in my jean pocket most of the time. It will also prevent the camera from getting dirty or dusty. This case also gives the very small camera alittle more substance and I don't feel like I might drop it. I also found a couple of times when I used it without the case I accidently opened the battery compartment, this will prevent that. All around this is a great case and I am really glad that I have a case that I will use all the time. I would recommend this to everyone especially those of us that aren't always that careful with our cameras.
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.
these cables offer excellent value and incredible picture quality.monster brand cables are a joke its all hype and nothing more i compared these cable with the ones that came with my dvd player then with monster cables.i noticed the colors are more vibrant and sharp and do indeed offer a higher resolution with the master series cable's.then i tried the monster cable and noticed the picture was a little darker.then the basic cheap metal tipped s-video cable that came with the player it was also dark a little bit darker than the monster cables.in conclusion the the master series cable that acoustic research offers are by far better than monster 1000 ultra line up.the only way to get close to what the cable offers is to buy the expensive Z300 lineup which still *might* offer the same quality.the cables are reasonbly priced and the performance cant be beat unless your using CANARE cable's.cables were tested on 65 inch home theatre tv.
I used this cable as part of a set-up hooking a PC to a TV using a splitter/extender. This combined monitor and audio cable was very convenient, appears to be well made, and produced a high quality signal. Another reviewer mentioned that the length of the audio tail might be short in some applications which may be true. It was more than adequate for the PC and splitter/extender I had to connect to.
This is a very nice box. I have a 1300w sub in it and it sounds great. it is a little big but it works better than others I have tried.
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.
Love the speakers. My granddaughter wanted a big stereo system in her bedroom but since her room is so small, that was not feasible. I purchased the speakers hopeing it would satisfy her need to listen to her favorite songs without taking up so much space. She loves the sound and no longer asks for the larger system. She also loves the fact she can just fold it up and stick it in her overnight bag when staying with friends. My only complaint now is she turns it up so loud, it drowns out anything I may be listening to in another room.After hearing how much she enjoyed the gift, I also purchased two more for my other grandchildren.
WAN port died after a year. Technical support was terrible.
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 .
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 love the amount of space this SanDisk has. It provides great flexibility not having to download pictures all the time.
Despite what the product description says, the product I received DOES NOT have a DVI connector. I am returning it, as this is specifically what I bought it for.
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.
I have two other lenses (17-85 EF-S IS and 70-300 EFS IS) which cover the 85mm focal length, but they are f4.5 at the fastest. I wanted less depth of field and the bokeh for which this lens is known.I'm extremely happy with this lens. It's just gorgeous, closest thing to my 90mm Leica Summicron I've used. I use it primarily for portraits. It focuses quickly and is very sharp when used with my crop camera. Amazon is also terrific, I make all my major camera purchases here.
My lovely and talented wife of 22 years unfortunately snores quite robustly, and I found I could not sleep in the same room, which was not good for our relationship. I listen to audio books every night going to sleep, both to relax and to block out as much as possible of my wife's alter ego.I have purchased and tried out a half-dozen sets of both "noise isolation" and "active noise canceling" ear phones, attempting to find a way to cohabit in peace, with little success until I popped for the ER6i's. It took a while to adjust to them, but, wow, they DO WORK! Hurrah!The sound quality is very good, they are comfortable to wear with my head on a pillow (not so with headphones) and block out very nearly everything. With the volume on my mp3 player at zero, I hear only my own breathing. With the volume at 20%, I enjoy a good book until falling asleep. In peace and quiet. With my wife by my side.Cheaper and more effective than counseling!
I am a great fan of Logitech and have been using their mice and webcams for years. Unfortunately, the V320 froze on my desktop twice (after one replacement). The excellent tech rep determined I had done everything right. Finally I asked him to let me have a proven "workhorse" mouse and he sent me a V200. That model works like dream! Logitech has one of the best customer services around.
after i got my headphones in the mail i tried them out and i was disappointed by the poor quality of sound. i had bought $3 earphones from a retail store a few months earlier that had better sound quality. but thats not the worst part. after about 10 uses the left ear bud completely died.i would give this a 0 star rating for how bad i got ripped off but i cant. im here to try to stop other customers from getting screwed like i did.
Was great to be able to order this labeling tape at such a good price and get a number at once - they are often not in stock in the stores.
I had this for about a month now, and I'm reasonably happy with it. The picture is good; I can't see any degradation even though I've got 6' hdmi cables on each side of the switch. I already had them, thought I'd give them a try, and it's working out fine. My only complaint is that while it'll automatically switch to my DVD, it won't automatically switch back to the DVR box, no matter how I fuss with it. However, that's a minor inconvenience for me, so I'm still pretty happy with the unit. The price was great, and I simply only switch from the DVR to the DVD infrequently. The switch is definitely handier than switching the inputs on the plasma.
(just a note, this was my sister's review because she wanted to write it (: )I'm only 14 years old and I'm able to follow the directions and do it easily. THIS is how easy it is.There really is no mess, I only got a speck of black ink on my finger. I just printed something right now too, and it came out crispy clear.Here's some tips if you buy it:When the ink is filling up, shake it around a bit, because it helps to get the ink going down into the cartridge. You should visually see BUBBLES that form on the top. Shake it lightly to get rid of the bubbles, and check to see if more bubbles form: which means it's still filling. Give it a good 15 minutes, not 10, because it took me longer than that.P.S. This thing comes WITH ink, which I didn't know about! This is a GREAT buy. A cartridge would have cost me 25$. But this ALONE cost me 20 dollars with shipping, and it came to my door the NEXT day I ordered. When I use this again, it will cover its costs more than 2x.PLEASE, do yourself a favor and get this, don't have any doubts about it, because I did. But not anymore, since everything's working fine and I'm saving money!
The cases might have been great had they arrived in one piece. Unfortunately great care was not taken in packaging the cases. They were put in a box 2 to 3 times too big and bounced around during shipping. The items were returned and I will stick to buying the cases off the shelf.
Considering our use of the product it has worked flawlessly and up to expectation. The cameras produce quality video, perfect for capturing "at the moment" clips of life happenings. Such freedom enables the editing in of various clips to enhance any video project. They could also be used for families on vacation or for a special event. With no tapes or recorders necessary simply plug the camera into your computer, copy and paste the video clips and you are ready to share them. How cool is that!
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.
doesnt work, do not buy this! piece of crap...you have to move it around till it works and hold it there...waste of money
I don't review very often, but felt compelled to do so here. The one I have works great: pretty good battery life.Looks great with my Sony vaio: matches perfect. The modern design and bluetooth technology make the mouse very mobile and comfortable to use.BUY IT!
I love these headphones. The sound quality is amazing, it allows you to be taken away into the music without having to destroy your eardrums by cranking it too loud, although feel free to, these can handle it. I was kind of hesitant to spend $50 on a pair of headphones, but consumer reports said that these were some of the best valued headphone out there, so I figured i'd splurge. I am so glad I did. The definition, specifically the bass is amazing, you dont get the feeling that by blasting your music that the headphones are going to break anytime soon, and even if they did, they would be covered by an amazing 2 year warranty. Few drawbacks though, but still minor. First, The headphones don't really stay in your ear securely, a slight brush might send these from your ears. Second, I couldn't really find an earbud to work with my ears, the M one worked okay, but none really fit perfectly. And the chord length, although generous, might be not quite enough if you want to keep your MP3 player in your pants pocket. These headphones do give surprisingly good sound blocking when you wear them. I wore these in a crowded high school, and with volume on half way on my iPod, I could barely hear any of the people around me, only the music. I would highly recommend this product for anyone looking for a great value earbuds.
If you travel alot this will come in very handy. I've had no problems with mine.
Don't waste your time or money. I've been such a Logitech fan that they commissioned a PR company to write a story on how I use their ioPen to design products. They would not want to publish my feelings about the illogically-designed user-unfriendly Harmony 1,000; the single worse product execution I've ever seen. I wanted a single controller for my my Samsung LN 4665F flat screen, DirecTV HD-DVR, Toshiba HD-XA2KN, Sony BDP-S and Bose Cinemate. All I got was 4 hours of fruitless-frustration. In the end, the Harmony could not do half of what DirecTV HD DVR controller could do.Barry
I am extremely pleased with this case. It is so light weight and easy to use. The lap top fit perfectly in it and it's a great way to take it with you without adding much bulk or weight and protect it at the same time.
These earphones are not as pictured, so they cannot be used by me. I would return them if there was a way to do it.
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.
Had a big problem with buzzing when playing mp3s on my computer through my stereo tried one from radio shack got rid of the buzz, but lowered and muffled the sound.This one gave me great clear sound with no buzz.
No amount of elbow grease would restore my screen to 'as new'. Not even one scractch. Very dissapointed and feel this was a waste of money and time. Alas I think it is too late to get a refund.
Greatly speeds photo editing. Using the pen takes a few minutes getting used to but with a bit of practice, it becomes much more accurate than using a mouse and helps prevent the repetitive stress issues of using a mouse on large numbers of photos.This would be a five star product if not for a problem with the drivers which require them to be reinstalled every time I reboot. If I didn't like the tablet so much, I'd have returned it when this problem couldn't be resolved. There are many references to driver issues on the net, I'm not the only one with problems.But all in all, the Wacom Intuos3 is a pretty cool product.
Great product and a super price. Downloaded the driver/software from D-Linkfor a Vista 32 bit machine and was up and running in less than 10 minutesThe most difficult part was unpacking the unit from the bubble pack. Sound quality is excellent. Very simple to use either dialling from a phone or from the Skype interface. Not sure why others are having problems, just make sure you download the updated driver from D-Link and you should be good to go. [...].
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.
I bought it 1.5 years ago,just when I came to LA and had no idea about the city...this item is awesome,never had problems with it,went to Las Vegas with it and never had any issues...except one that have been mentioned here,it does take several minutes to connect to satellite when its not connected to the power plug...otherwise its great,has attractions, hotels,parking,shops,gas stations etc...what else you need?!
The floppies work just fine for storing data with vintage music gear like the Yamaha EX5 or Akai S-series samplers. The only negative is that Sony is kind of stingy with the labels - they are only half size.Considering the price of SmartMedia cards these days, I'm tempted to buy a few boxes both for my own future use and as an investment. There is a lot of 1990s-eara music gear that relies on floppy disks. Workstations, samplers, grooveboxes/sequencers, etc.
Installation was simple, but this device has not worked consistently well from the outset. Signal is OK but once or twice a week it simply quits working, forcing us to unplug and plug it back into the USB port. We put up with that inconvenience for several months until it quit working altogether. Do yourself a favor and find another product (as we are trying to do now).
I bought one of these cases 2 years ago (a black one), but recently (about 2 months ago) the clip on it broke. I was so impressed on the durability and protection it offers I bought a red one (figured I'd mix it up a little). I'm rough on things sometimes and between deployments and every day use the plastic screen cover scratches, but hey it's better than scratching my ipod!
Half of the problems with any computer are user related. I obtained this laptop after the previous owner thrashed it. She had a 65w adapter on a min 75w system. Fried the HDD & battery. She broke the clip in the cd-rom drive and broke the DC Jack.After I obtained it, I bought the proper OEM 75w adapter, changed the optical drive to a CD-RW/DVD-Rom combo drive, doubled the RAM, added a new 80GB HDD, and replaced the thermal compound with Artic Silver 5.The DC jack is EASILY replaced. Three solder points and its released. I bought an OEM jack for $2 and this machine has been glorius ever since. $145 in parts and upgrades and this machine easily runs vista beautifully however it runs XP Professional now and has run three distrobutions of linux. The linux setup out of the box detected all hardware properly and works great (if you are a stage 5 user).The RAM is expandable to 1GB, optical can upgrade to a DVD Burner and the Processor using AMD's CPU_ID program is capable of 1.4GHz.Don't let someone else's mishandling of the laptop sway you from buying a great piece of equipment. A laptop isn't indestructible nor will they ever be.I love mine, and take it with me everywhere!
I made a spice rack, I am a Chef with many spices all over the place but now all in one place and it looks so cool.
I used to own a regular 4MP Samsung digi camera. It was pretty good. I even won first place in photography contest using it. I bought this one for more control over things and for this price this camera is AMAZING. I've taken many shots and I'm impressed. You have to know how the settings work. This is an SLR but digital. I love it. It's light weight. Amazing zoom quality. I have yet to master it fully but I've bought many accessories for it and I'm excited to win yet many more contests and compare to expensive Nikons and Minoltas this one is a diamond. Durable and nice LCD screen as well as long lasting Lithium-Ion battery.
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?
This is an excellent addition for the Nikon 5700 camera. It adds little depth but it provides a great protective area to prevent lens damage. Size has minimal increase for the protection provided. Also it helps greatly in sunny conditions where the angle of the sun may affect the photo light settings.
The process of finding earbuds that looked like the right buy to me was a long and slow process. I finally settled on the er6i and am very happy with my decision. I was hesitant to make my purchase because of some negative aspects I read in some of the reviews and is what I am going to address in my review.First off, I like my music loud. With these earbuds my rock-out level is about 30% of my iPod Touch's volume meter. This is a decrease from 60% max volume from my previous earbuds. When I talk about music quality and volume in my review, please take into account that I am listening at what I consider ear-poppingly loud music at only 30% of an iPod's max volume.--What other reviewers said--"You can hear the cables loudly when they brush against clothing.""You can't hear the music over your breathing."While these in-ear canal earbuds do amplify the above sounds, the problem is overblown. In the case of breathing sounds, I have to make a VERY loud hum to create a volume that approaches 1/2 of the music volume. A nearly inaudible breathing sound can be heard in -silent- parts of music. However, I do not use these earbuds to workout with because when you have them in you cannot hear ANY external sounds. I believe this is an extreme hazard in an outside jogging or inside gym environment. I simulated heavy breathing and some in-place jogging for the review, and can report that the breathing is still nearly inaudible as are heavy footsteps.The reported cable issue is also overblown. If knocked around violently, the cables do create some dull popping sounds, but the problem is only in the first 6" of cable if used properly. The earbuds come with an included shirt clip that I'm assuming many reviewers have removed. The shirt clip keeps the cable from jostling and acts as an anchor for vibrations. Without the shirt clip, rustling sounds occur frequently and the created sounds are distracting. With the shirt clip rustling sounds are infrequent (unless you are a head-banger) and very little of the cable will actually cause sound to be created."The earbuds don't fit into my ears.""The earbuds hurt my ears.""I cannot get the earbuds out once they are in my ear!""The earbuds broke just by trying to get them out of my ears.""I cannot get a proper seal most of the time or at all."Again, I believe these problems are caused by inproper usage of the supplied equipment. However, I believe Etymotic's own instructions have caused these problems for other reviewers. After having the earbuds for a few days and experiencing some of the above problems myself, I decided to try alternative methods for inserting the earbuds. As can be seen from the pictures, the earbuds are tapered. This means that unless your ear canal is smaller than the smallest part of the taper or larger than the largest part of the taper then the earbuds will fit you. But Etymotic's way of inserting the earbuds causes problems. They inform you to pull up on your ear as you insert the earbud. This makes your ear canal larger, and thus you insert the earbud too far into the canal. Instead, you should just slowly insert the earbud without any distortion of the ear canal until the tapered earbud is just snug in your ear canal. I cannot urge enough to do this slowly, you must feel out the direction of your ear canal and insert the earbud straight into that direction, just jamming it in any way will not create the perfect seel. Getting them in just right is much easier than it sounds, slipping in the earbuds slowly gives you ample time to feel your way in.This insertion method solves many problems. First of all, it is much more comfortable to insert, wear and remove the earbuds. Since the earbuds are not as deep in your ear canal, the taper is not putting nearly as much pressure and thus not causing any painful feeling. Since you aren't deforming the shape of your ear canal while inserting, it is much easier to create a perfect seal, since I started using this method I've had a 100% success rate of getting a perfect seal. Removing the earbuds is also much easier because they are not jammed into your ear canal, thus the amount of force needed to remove them is less and the earbud has a little bit more protruding from the ear to get a hold of to remove it. Since it is easier to remove, I have very little fear that I will damage the earbud trying to remove it as other reviewers have."The er6i's amount of bass disappoints me."Not everyone likes the same bass, much less quantity of bass. To keep it simple, I think there are two groups of bass lovers. The first are those who like a strong "pop" and then the others who like "sloppy rumble." In my experience, bass producing equipment either does one or the other well but the other poorly. My own tastes fit into the strong "pop" category because I believe most of the artists I listen to create music for such bass (Radiohead, NIN, Flaming Lips, etc). The er6i does a magnificent job producing that strong "pop" cleanly and loudly. These earbuds create the strongest and cleanest "pop" I have ever heard from such tiny instruments. That said, they do not do a very good "sloppy rumble." So do some soul searching and figure out what category you fit into.
Well I just love my Tom Tom on my Treo 650. Works great. Only got me lost ONCE. I was headed to Sixe Flags Great Adventure (in NJ). Used the POI instead of entering the address. It took me to Cherry Hill NJ!!! But its always dead on when I enter the address. If they update the POI, then I would give it 5 stars. Also the GPS reciever should give battery level to the PDA so that you don't have to guess if you have enough juice for the trip.
Etymotic ER 4-P: Excellant upgrade from the ER6i. Better fit in the ear canal. Flat, studio response. Easy to pick out each instrument and vocals. Hardware is tougher and stronger than the ER-6i's I owned previously. Also comes with more replacement accessories. Customer service at the manufacturer is top notch. They explained the difference in sound qualities. U.S. company. U.S. support.
Other than simply recording on this camcorder you have to be a professional videographer to use the other features. Most importantly, unless you have a Sony VAIO computer DO NOT BUY THIS CAMCORDER!!! You cannot transfer video to a DVD unless you have that computer. It's ridiculous! What are you supposed to do transfer to a VHS that's being totally phased out?! Hopefully this review will save someone some money since I wasted mine!!
Terrific product. I recently bought one on eBay and I love it. I read a lot of the reviews here to help make the decision and found them very helpful. It hooks up very easily with Windows Media Player and is simple to use. I tried out a lot of programs to transfer DVDs and I found the best one to be the CloneDVD Mobile program. I have been transferring a lot of my DVD collection to a format of 320x240 and vary the size of the file to around 700MB. I've also put a lot of the videos I have downloaded from the web on the the PMC. Like people have said, the best thing to do is just set it to transfer and just go to bed. I don't understand the complaint about it not having a kickstand for easier viewing, the carrying case can also double as a kickstand, so problem solved.I highly recommend the PMC, after reading the reviews here, I was left unsure at just how good the picture quality was...would it be grainy? pixelated? not sharp enough? All my worries vanished when I watched the first video, amazing quality, crystal clear, sharp, and very impressive.Do some research like I did, go to creative.com and look at the PMC, read reviews on this site or at CNET.com. CNET even has a video clip showing the PMC. PCWorld.com has some good reviews.
Well, I can't help but notice everyone is having problems with this printer. I want to say that I didn't experience a bit of troubles when installing it on my computer. I used USB to try and scrape a little extra performance out of it. At first it was connected directly to my pc but even after purchasing a usb hub, and disconnecting and connecting it all of the time, it still works flawlessly with no driver problems.The reason why I gave it four stars is because of the envelope feed. I noticed that it did pull one 4x6 picture through a little crooked. It didn't jam though. To anyone experiencing jams with the 8 1/2x11 paper, try adding more paper (at least 25% full). Other than that, This printer is outstanding. Combined with the Sony Cybershot (DSC-S30) set at 1024x768 resolution and using the incredible HPPhotoRet 3-pass technology, You can't even tell that the print out's didn't come from a Photo Shop. It is AMAZING. High quality print outs do tend to take about 2-3 minutes but it is well worth the wait for a full page printout.
I'm a user of Bell Atlantic's PPPoE DSL. I had a hard time getting software NAT's to work to share my internet connection at home, and when I saw that Linksys was providing support for PPPoE DSL (all Bell Atlantic DSL is PPPoE, Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) I had to get this.Be sure to install the firmware update for this hub before using it. You can get the firmware at [their website]. That will update your router with better support of PPPoE.If you have DSL or cable, get this product! It's easy to configure, all of the settings are done via a web browser. It's got port forwarding so you can have all web requests from outside your LAN go to one IP, all FTP to another internal IP, etc.Highly recommended! This one's a keeper!
I don't have much to compare them to as I haven't bought much besides these as far as headphones go. But it's pretty decent. Sometimes I don't like the sound separation between music and voice (speaking, singing/instruments). I was rapping for about a year and I mostly used these for my home studio. Honestly it wasn't SUPER great, but it was ok for $50. I still use them for regular listening and they aren't bad. Probably a lot better stuff out there for more money though.
If you're like me, you probably bought this player for one reason only - its DVI output.So let's talk about that first. The good news - DVI output probably does improve picture quality if you're outputting in native resolution to a 'digital' type display unit - ie, a plasma screen, or a projector if it used DLP/LCD technology. But if you're outputting to an analog device (ie rear projection or normal tv) then the improvement is much less noticeable. I have a brand new Philips 60" rear proj tv and don't really see much difference in the DVI feed at all.So if that is the 'good news', what about the bad news? Lots, I'm afraid. The biggest problem is that the remote has buttons that do double duty as both fast forward and also as skip to next track, in a manner that is very clumsy and hard to get right. For all intents and purposes, fast forwarding is impossible with this unit. Skipping to the next track is reasonably easy, but if you want to just fast forward a little bit, forget about it. That is a major negative.The remote also seems to have very limited range, and much of the time I'm having to press buttons repeatedly to get the set to 'hear' the remote. Nasty.There are other minor negatives as well - for example, there's no way you can get a display of total time on the disc or remaining time to go, but these are minor points.In summary, this unit is woefully underfeatured and very user unfriendly. I'm returning mine. Unless you have a plasma screen or LCD/DLP projector, you won't notice much difference in quality with the DVI output. Although I haven't tried one, it seems that probably the Bravo D1 is a better choice if you must have DVI now.
I have had this printer for year now and it performs flawlessly. It does not print as fast as higher end, networked printers but its speed is satisfactory for a one person operation or even for a small group of people. The ony thing that I added was additional memory and I have to admit, it did not speed up the printing that much for documents with large file sized illustrations. If you buy memory, get the better brands. I recommend this printer to others.
First,these phones are great but I want them in black.Now if you don't get a good ear seal they will sound horrible.The treble is silky,the mids are natural and the bass is tight,well defined and deep.I should know bass,I'm a bass player of 40 years and it's like being at a live show.Amazon sells these for $73 with nextday shipping.Get yours NOW.They take a while to get used to and might hurt your ears but deal with it because at this price,it's the best deal out there.The sound quality is amazing.My sony 71s are history.Enjoy from Bassin J.
Microwave popcorn is soooo much cheaper now and with a dab of real butter instead of all that seasoning it is much more "authentic". I have been using it for a few years, and find that I can usually get maybe 4 pops per concentrator, but they are incredibly inexpensive and available at Wal-Mart or here on Amazon.
I was skeptical about the claims this product was making, but it definitely was an excellent purchase. The assembly was painless and I was making popcorn just 90 seconds after I opened the box. I have a junky old microwave (no turntable and questionable wattage), but the popcorn was great, even with generic kernels. Another reviewer said the paper plate on the bottom sometimes accidentally slides out-of-place, but there are actually little ridges to hold it in place. I'm on my third bowl of popcorn and I can't see anything wrong with the design. Simple operation a child could do.
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!
This unit did not work at all with my Windows XP.All I got was a blue screen and and warning not to continue with installation.Returned it the next day and did receive a timely refund.
Very versatile to use because of its many features. Easy to use in basic point and shoot mode. Difficult to aim accurately outdoors in bright light because display is washed-out by background light.
I received the MPIO as a gift with a full cd loaded, so it was 1 month before I had to figure out the software install. I work for a computer company, it should've taken me 2 hours to get it to work. when I was ready to download music it took 3 HOURS For just 20 songs! The software would not recognize the MP3 was pluged in, or the info already on it (would not play certain songs), and the best part... the program would not respond. I don't know if it's not compatible with XP, but manual said it is. And there are no patches either. I found the only way to make it work was constantly unplugging the USB connection. By the time I finished I wanted to throw it away!! It should not be THAT complicated!
Why would anyone NOT pay for the peace of mind that the lens won't get scratched, cracked, dusty? The filter doesn't mar picture quality at all and I am very happy with the purchase - for all of my lenses!
It is very simple to install and use, almost just plug in and install a software. And no much difference between cable data transfer rate. Much better than I thought.
I am very pleased with my purchase of a Tom Tom GPS. It was shipped as promised and arrived in a timely fashion. The GPS worked excellent right out of the box as advertised.
I purchased the Canon IS1300 camera and it came with a Transcend disk. I can take pictures on it, But I cannot read it with either of my top of the line Sony computers (desktop or laptop), and I cannot read it with my recently purchased Samsumg DVD player or any of my other devices. I asked for a replacement, and Amazon was very good about that, but it is still crap. I havw had trouble with Transcend devices over the years, I was an R&D; computer scientist for 40 years. They are crap.DO NOT BUY.
Fully satisfied with the memory card. Have not tried transferring files from it yet, but it works great so far. Loved that fact that I didn't have to hack my way through hard-to-open packaging to get to it.
I bought this device after some research. What I wanted to do was to tune in our wonderful local classical radio station (KQAC) and stream it around the house to my Logitech Squeezebox devices and computers. Linux recognizes the audio part of the device "out-of-the-box" and there's a simple program available to set the tuning. It took maybe 10 minutes to get it set up such that my Linux server is streaming the radio onto my local network (using darkice and icecast2). Here in Portland, OR radio reception on the device is very good - maybe not quite up to my Denon TU-1500, but vastly superior to the low-bandwidth stream available on the internet. Be aware, the device does have an antenna-port and an included antenna (length of wire) and it *does* make a difference to the reception.I can't speak to the included software since I haven't even tried it out under either Windows or Mac OSX, but for what I wanted it to do, it works perfectly.
Convenient when you have two computers and one monitor. Good for when you buy a new computer and are in the transition.
these things break to easy.but have to have them so i buy one a year
I'm extremely disappointed with this product: After installing it and its software on my iMac, I went to System Preferences to set it up and got the message: "You cannot open RocketFM Preferences because it does not work on an Intel-based Mac." Thanks a lot Griffen!
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.
This camara is a garbage. I bought one and thought it was malfunctioning. I asked for other and found out that that's the way it is. The pictures are very bad, they are useless. Only the web cam works but its resolution is very very bad. I haven't bother to check its video recording capabilities because I suppose it won't be to my expectation. What bothers me the most is that the PC-cam center software that it brings has two sample pictures that have very good resolution. So it swindles to to think that you can take pictures like those using this camara when in fact you can't. I think Creative is taking us as fools including these pictures. I will never buy any product from this company.
I needed a new magazine for my Lexus SUV. For some reason, the pull out pieces you put the CDs in were missing. As every Lexus owner knows, almost any work done on them, you have to go to a Lexus dealership and the closest one in my area is 45 minutes away and apparently they are very busy because I can't get ahold of them. So I thought let's check on Amazon.I bought this and it works perfectly. Who knows what Lexus would have charged. I was afraid I'd have to replace the entire system.Super cheap, totally satisfied I can finally listen to my CDs. I wish the inserts didn't pull all the way out but that's a petty complaint. Recognized magazine and CDs immediately including CDs burnt from my computer.Highly recommend. Can't beat this for under $25. Totally made my week.
I bought this so that I could use my headphones and it broke within a week. If I could do it again I would save my $2 and get a $5 adapter somewhere else. It never really fit flush into my USB port, that allowed it to flex and fall apart.
Plugged it in and had a bit of trouble getting it to connect to the laptop. I am using a usb wireless adapter that I got from compusa. The new firmware just happen to deal specifically with that manufacturer. I installed the new firmware and Presto...Had excellent connection through out the house.
This gizmo works very well. It's only design flaw is that it has very short battery life. As well as this player works, I can't justify using it simply due to the sheer volume of AA batteries it eats up. If you have a cigarrette lighter adapter, it's great for long car rides.If you buy it, consider also purchasing a rechargeable battery kit. It's something you should own ANYWAY! Also, Rio now makes a newer version of this player that uses a built-in, rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Buyer beware - I purchased this product as a birthday gift for my mom, but it WOULD NOT work with her iPod Nano even when tested in different vehicles on different stations. Seemed to work fine with my iPod Mini though - makes me wonder if the tuner is too old to work with the newer generation of Nano's.
I purchased this SD card for extra memory on my Wii, & now I have more than enough storage capacity to hold over 200 downloadable games easily! couldn't ask for more.
Fast SD card at low cost - works perfect - high speed - perfect for video camera's
This card did not work for me, and it appears I'm not alone.The box identifies that this card is Mac and PC compatible. It did not work correctly on my Mac G4, and most of the comments here saying the card did work appear to only be on a PC and only with certain peripherals.The card could provide power to devices, enough to turn on my iPod, for example, but not enough to charge it. The card also could not link to my iPod, USB drive, or digital camera for moving data. Further, my computer suffered countless freezes while the card was installed: I believe this is an issue with card preventing the computer from properly going into sleep mode.The card does not seat well in the slot, due to poor machining tolerances. This may be part of the problem with it's functioning, but I believe it is also a chipset issue. Try at your own risk, especially if you have a Mac or large drives to connect (camera, USB drive, external hard drive, iPod). After I threw this out, I realized the Belkin for a few dollars more is a much better deal.
B+W products are very nice, I don't see much of an image degredation when I use them. I would recommend this brand over the other brands if you are using good glass
The first time I put these in my ears I said WOW! And I have been saying WOW ever since. The sound is incredible and puts to shame the earbuds that came with my Ipod. Bass is not as strong, but more true to the orginal intent of the music. Clear and clean with decent sound isolation. Don't waste another moment listening with your original plugs, get these!
... not much to say. I use these filter as more of a lens protector than anything. Once on the lens I do not remove it.Works very well in that capacity, good solid feel to the filter.
I am using the ER-6is with my iPod. I primarily purchased them to get the benefit of their noise isolation capability on long flights, but have been very happy with their audio prformance.As other reviewers have stated you must get them properly seated in your ear. I have been using the flanged plugs, and I have no problems in getting a good seal. It helps to moisten the flanges before you insert them. With the flanges properly inserted, you can still make out the flight attendant asking what you want to drink, but once the music is on all you here is beautiful sound. The crying baby in the row in fornt of you will not be a problem.The sound quality is incredible. I am hearing detail in my music that I never heard before. I do not feel that they are to bright or lack bass. The bass is much tighter than on the standard iPod buds. I notice more harmonic content on guitars and violins than with other ear buds. Its as if a layer of haze has been lifted off of my music collection.I debated a long time before buying the ER-6i. I wish I did it sooner.
Great dvd player to start out with! Even though I'm a man and refuse to read the direction to anything, this was the easiest to hook up.... plug it in, connect it to your vcr, press the open button, and put in a dvd.... that easy. And yes this does play vcds.... an improtant note I couldn't find anywhere....
I was slightly reluctant to buy this item after reading a few bad reviews on Amazon but I bought it and I'm glad I did. Other consumer report sites rated it high and I do also. It's a great unit and came with no problems. It picks up radars long before they're in view. Make sure you have the unit parallel with the ground to work best. No need to unplug it when you leave your vehicle...it senses a low voltage and turns itself off after a moment when it senses the car is turned off then it turns on when you restart the ignition. It also muffles its alerts after a few beeps so you don't have to reach up and turn it down if you're conversing. Great features in a great product.
I have used these hubs for several years and they all work great! No problems at all. Very Reliable. Whenever I need another hub, I just get one of these! I currently have four and will be getting another one today. No problems at all!
This printer has printhead problems. My first S530D couldn't even pass the first print test page diagnostic procedure. The black text printed fine at the beginning but faded to nothing by the end of the page. Doing a printhead cleaning solved the problem but only for that session. After a few hours of inactivity, the problem appeared again. This printer was brand new and right out of the box. Exchanging the printer for another brand new one did not solve the problem completely. The new printer passed the print test but the faded black ink problem resurfaced after several weeks of inactivity. Again, a printhead cleaning solved the problem but a user shouldn't have to do this before each print job. Inks shouldn't dry out and clog the printheads in that short a time (if that's what the problem is). When it works, it works great but it's a pain the do a printhead cleaning almost all the time in order to get good text output. The problem seems to be only with the black ink. Canon support is useless BTW.
Over the years I have had many receivers and amps some I thought were great at the time but there was something that I wished they would have or do to enhance a sound I wanted. This is the first that to date gives me whatever the sound is I'm looking for, so all I can't say is at last YESSSS!!!
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
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.
First one arrived and the cd player was locked. Thought it had been jostled in shippig so returned it while ordering a replacement. Second arrived [very quickly thanks to Amazon] and nothing worked other than the clock. Not the sound, not the tuner, not the cd player...nothing. Amazon has great customer service but this item is pure junk. Save you money and buy something else.
I did not purchase this item through Amazon, but will venture a review.When received (April 08) the tripod had a damaged mounting plate; this was not the fault of the vendor or the shipping process, it was obviously defective from the manufacturer. The vendor (B&H; photo) replaced the damaged piece at no cost. I rarely use a tripod (hand held and monopod are my preferred styles) but I have a shoot coming up in a couple of days that requires a tripod. I decided to do a test setup before venturing to the shooting site - and the bolt that secures the vertical slide snapped completely off with the bolt end remaining in the tripod socket. This was not a case of overtightening - I was in the process of loosening the bolt when it snapped. No tools were used, it was "finger loosen" only. It appears that the bolt may have crystalized. The tripod will have to be sent back to the U.S. service provider (Manfrotto) for repairs. I had to purchase a replacement tripod (Manfrotto XL190B) from my local camera store.The features of the Gitzo are very nice and it is very stable; I've had no problems with the tripod legs in my (admittedly) limited usage of the tripod. However bolts should NOT break off of tripods - that's an easy way to do serious damage to the mounted camera and/or lens; it is absolutely unacceptable for such a thing to occur. The entire reason for having a tripod is stability and security.That being the case I cannot recommend this particular product. Of course it is very possible that I got a "lemon" and that the vast majority of the units are fine. The fact remains, however, that tripods MUST be dependable 100% of the time, and quality control at the manufacturer must be monitored very closely.
Good quality product with very nice packaging. Using it regularly for the last 2 months without issue.
I bought two of these for my wife and I for our recent trip to Turkey. They worked fine for our phones and Ipods. The receptacle for the USA style plug was very tight on one the units and was difficult to unplug, but doable. The other one was easy. Both of them worked fine otherwise although they're pretty heavy in your luggage.
I've owned this monitor for a couple of weeks now and I'm very satisfied so far. The picture quality is stunning - no dead pixels, great color, high brightness, etc. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the monitor responds sluggishly to the remote control. Since the unit does not have a built in TV tuner, the remote control really doesn't need numbered buttons either but it has them anyway. There have also been a couple of instances where the monitor did not pick up the input signals and stayed in standby (dark) mode. However, I haven't seen it do this after I decided not to turn the monitor off but just let it go into sleep mode by itself. If you get one, I think you'll be very happy, especially at the recently reduced price.
I am a LONG TIME pc user and pc gamer.I wanted this for a1. tv2. pc gaming monitor3. xbox gaming monitor4. dvd veiwing device.Here is how I rate this monitor on these four levels on a scale of 1 to 5:1. tv = 22. pc gaming monitor = 23. xbox = 14. dvd = 3The ghosting for normal operations is almost too much to live with. I returned this item just so you know. The rca inputs gave me only black and white images. This could have been because my monitor was defective. I am not sure.Ghosting during gaming was very bad. Worse than that was it's lack of good brightness control.This is not for gamers.
I recently bought a new Celestron Nexstar 4SE telescope and this eyepiece accessory kit. Much to my disappointment, the eyepieces in this kit did not fit very well into the eyepiece holder of the telescope, and when cold (nights in Colorado are 25-45F), the eyepieces did not fit at all.Celestron customer service was horrible and did not pay attention to my problem and did not follow up by email as promised. When I called a second time, they had no clue about the construction of the eyepieces and no thoughts about how to fix this problem. Amazon replaced the kit (Thank you Amazon!), but the replacements did not fit either. I'm returning that kit too. I finally bought a kit from Meade (3 eyepieces and a moon filter) that fit properly and are very easy to use.To be fair, if these eyepieces fit your telescope then they are a tremendous value (hence the rating of 2 stars rather than 1). The Meade kit is a worse value, but because they work in my nice new scope, they are the best for anyone using a Nexstar 4SE.
It works fine and doesn't eat much battery life. A fine product for the price point. Could not be easier to use. My qualms are that the low light setting could be lower, and the beam spread could be a little wider. For LEDs it gives an impressively focused beam. Maybe a little too much.
The beauty of this charger is that it is 110/220v compatable, so with the appropriate international connector you can charge your batteries on European voltage. I have used two of these with the plug adapters and have kept four sets of batteries charged overnight for two olympus cameras giving a day plus of batteries available for each. Very few cheap US chargers offer this multi voltage compatability. Lots cheaper than multiple voltage convertors. If you plan on traveling internationally, this charger is a must!
I wanted to take agility pictures of my friends dog, and had trouble getting a picture of dogs going over jumps. I would have to click the picture before the dog got to the jump. Sometimes it worked but most of the time I ended up with an empty jump. I wanted a fast lens, and looked to see what the photographers at the trial were using for their terrific agility shots. They all had this lens, every last one of them. Then I wondered if the lens would work for me, a senior who was a bit afraid to spend so much money on a lense. I finally got it as a long awaited present to myself. It was everything I wanted. Not only were the dogs captured going over the jump, but also in front, over, and landing. The pictures are wonderful. I love this lens. The only problem is it is heavy, but I guess that just comes with the quality of the lens. I've had the lens for quite sometime, and people think I actually know how to take pictures. This lens will makes pictures that make you look like you know how to take pictures. Even if you are a novice. One day I'm going to take a photography class, but in the meantime it's all the lens and I love using it for pictures of the grandkids. After having this lens and loving it, I recently bought another Canon lens that is its equal at a shorter distance, and between the two of them I have so much fun taking beautiful pictures. People have even started asking me if I'm a professional. Heck no, far from it, I don't even know much about lenses but I can read and view what is being used by people taking pictures I like, so I thought I would share this with anyone looking for a lens that makes great picture even if you hardly know what you are doing. Just know it will wear you out to lug it all day around a theme park, and it doesn't fit in your pocket, but it does make fantastic photos.
I've owned a lot of printers - inexpensive Lexmarks to $1500+ Epsons - and this little printer is my all time favorite. Here's why I think it will be yours...1) Price of printer - incredibly low price, that won't make you kick yourself when a better printer comes out.2) Price of materials - this is a HUGE advantage in the long run; the ink carts are about half the price of some other printers.3) Photo quality output - everyone who sees the print quality is blown away. It's very photographic from any decent digital camera.4) Built in multiformat card reader - save a USB cable, it reads everything.5) Print without the computer - I've been at the in-laws and made prints in the car (with a power adaptor) of pictures I'd raken five minutes earlier.6) Great text printing - it's not just a photo printer, it's a regular old printer type printer, too. Fast, high quality.7) Actually good bundled software - the software that many manufactuers include is often a joke, but not so here. Easy Photo Print and Easy Web Print are both useful, well done pieces of software that I use all the time.8) Lots of paper choices - Canon has a full line of photo paper.I've had friends see photos from this printer, ask me a few questions, and go and buy one right away. It's a tremendous addition to anyone's computer / digital photography toybox.
Great because it prints in b/w or color. And has all extra features of copying faxing, reducing copies, etc. and is super quiet.The only one on the market that is quiet which is good for a home or office environment.
i've been playing with my c-2000 zoom for about 3 weeks and have been happy with the results. i had previously been using a toshiba pdr-m1 and the olympus just blows it away. the only gripe i have is that the lens cap falls off if you forget to remove it before powering on. the last time this happened the cap fell into a ditch. trying to find a replacement is like trying to find the holy grail as the size of the cap is unique to this model (41 mm i believe). invest in a 'cap keeper' for about 2 bucks. battery life is fine as long as you minimize use of the lcd. radio shack sells a small NiMH/NiCad recharger with 4 AA nickel MH batteries for $20...another worthwhile accessory.
First problem: THIS ONLY WORKS WITH THE MAGIC PAPER !That's right, after the 60 pages of paper that ship with the pen run out, you have to buy special paper (80 sheets for $10, plus about $6 S/H, which works out to $0.20 cents per page).The pen does not digitize anything you write on regular paper. So this really is the gift that "keeps on giving"... Personally, I require far more flexibility than being forced into using certain specialty paperstock - exceptionally expensive paperstock at that. Where I'm from, we'd call this a scam.Beyond that, I was unimpressed with the ergonomics of the pen. It's fatter than most big marker pens, so it was difficult for me to write with - it felt awkward and my handwriting simply didn't flow well.If you must have this sort of product, I'm sure it will work quite well for you. I have no comments to make on how it functioned on a technical level. For me, the pre-conditions were a deal-breaker. This was one holiday gift I sent back in a hurry.
The craftsmanship is great and the performance exceeded my expectations. Don't waste your time with the cheap filters, for great shots and clear pictures use B+W.
Inserting this card in my new Minolta Dimage 7i (digital camera), I get an &quot;Unable to use card&quot; error. The card is evidently incompatible with the 7i. Others have had the same experience. See the digital camera forums.Check the compatibility chart at minoltausa.com before you buy!
Great product and value. Works like a charm. Just as good as the bigger name brands!
These discs are flat-out-hands-down The Real Thing.I bought a 50 disc spindle of these last year in a local store because the price was too good to pass up. They burned fine at top speed and down to 2x. Since, I recieved a 100 disc spindle for Christmas (I have a large 600+ CD collection to backup) and bought 2 more 50s and the only "coasters" I've made were my own durned fault. I bought a 30 and a 50 of Memorex and four of those refused to burn. I should have known better from my experiences with their tape products.I've made audio, data and SVCDs. I even used a few to back up some old freeware that is no longer extant anywhere but private archives and freed up hard disc space in the bargain. That's high praise indeed! I've successfully overburned a couple to 82 minutes(equiv.) packing on audio books ripped to mp3 for trips.Never have I had a problem with a CD-ROM or DVD or CD audio player reading these. Anecdote? I have a CD that my 12 year old Discman refuses to play anymore. I ripped it with Exact Audio Copy, burned it with Nero and that 12 year old Discman happily plays that new disc all the way through without a glitch. That saved me the cost of the spindle right there.The busiest discs are still in fine condition through many, many trips in and out of the CD sleeve. (Maxells seem to have a surface made of gelatin, they scratch so easily.)Complaints? Well... The K-Hypermedia logo takes up all of the top half of the disc so if you want to write comments, you'd better be brief or be willing to put in the time (and money) to make your own labels. That's it.Conclusion: I use TDK mainly because they are easier to find, but I don't hesitate to buy these because they are no-name and neither should you.
these speakers r great. i use them on my pc and they sound awesome. I love the wired remote, that feature wouldn't be as good if u were usin them on a tv but since i'm usin them on my pc its an awesome feature. they sound great with all my games and music. The bass is really good too. Get these speakers if u want good quality speakers at a great price.
Upgraded from a previous Sony primarily for the HDMI inputs. This is one of the few receivers that actually will pass audio via the HDMI cable without paying $[...] I run a PS3, HD cable box and DVD through this using HDMI no problems.I spent the better part of a month researching units and was not bias towards Sony in my selection. I went to the Circuit City and Best Buy stores as well as a home theatre centric store in Columbus, OH just to hear everything that was out there. Each place, I was told Onkyo was the best for my price point and I had to have a 7 channel surround system. listening to a demo, I feel the 7 channel surround system is a scam to sell more speakers so that was out. The Onkyo, Denon and Pioneer units did not pass audio through the HDMI interface at the midrange unit level. All these units also only had two HDMI inputs vs. the Sony at three.I also recommend not using the auto configuration with the mic as your basis to judge the unit on sound quality. While you can use it as a baseline, you will need to tweak it.My only complaint is that there is on on-screen programming, you need to step up to the next model for that. This unit is still fairly easy to setup via the menu on the unit. It just takes a little time to read through the manual and walk them.Overall, I am happy with this unit and for $[...] with three HDMI inputs and audio passthru, this is a bargan.
I shopped 'til I dropped for an inexpensive 2.3 megapixel camerabalancing cost to features and settled on this one. I was not disappointed. The good first, accurate fleshtones,ease of use,choice of resolutions, flash otions (low light,delayed,etc.) and lighting types (incandescent compensation,flourescent etc.),viewfinder/lcd ability,self-timer,and close-up option.The whines: no optical zoom (at this price I was not all that concerned only used for scenery shots), the ready led is too close to the viewfinder (blinding in low light),have to switch the batteries quick or lose day/date.Not alot of complaints considering the price of other comparable nodels (kodak ~same price but with less resolution options),canon, olympus, nikon, hp, etc. all of which were pricey by comparison (...), I took this camera on vacation and got good use including taking some total darkness shots with the delayed flash which lit the subjects beautifully, the resolution allows for prints which are photo/framing grade with no real adjustment. The optical zoom would have been useful for subjects which were more than 50 yds. away but you can zoom in your software and get close without sacrificing the quality up to that point.Overall a great buy for the price.Gordon
Why pay [...] bucks at circuit city when you can get these fantastic HDMI cable for a mere fraction of the cost!
The Nuvi 360 is a great unit for the money. The only problem I am having is entering favorite locations, it keeps reverting back to my home location for some reason. Otherwise it is a great traveling companion.
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.
While the one star review is true, I believe the reviewer was a bit too harsh. I like these speakers for their portable audio uses as intended. Perhaps at $30 he felt he paid too much and might be right. You can find these speakers cheaper, (i've seen them as low as $15). I paid $30 a long time ago and have used them a lot. I can use them with my solar powered rechargeable AA's on river trips, (but I actually use them only in my backyard as yet ;-)The sound is perfectly adequate for the speakers that they are. If the lone star reviewer expected better audio quality, he should certainly have thought ahead to buy more expensive computer speakers as suggested but they won't come battery powered like these!I simply love having fully portable speakers for my CD and radio devices as well as for my laptop. I like them for what they were intended and I will happily bump up the star value on this product.Enjoy!
Need RMA to return this is a NTSC "analog" TV tuner (the FCC to shut down their analog transmitters in 2009.). The Specifications & Description needs to be updated. It is printed on the back "TV System: NTSC" This is worthless..
Terrible. It's huge, I feel like I should be treking accross the himalayas with some native named Pakash... unbelievable. not to mention that IT DOESN'T WORK. I have 4 GB of songs on it and the damn thing frezes everytime I want to listen to my Incubus. WTF. DO NOT BUY. BUY A WORKING PRODUCT.
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 bought this filter to use when shooting color infrared film. It is a wonderful product. The filter is crystal clear, zero imperfections.
I used this on my Panasonic camcorder. I don't notice any negative effects. Seems just fine.
Besides all the good everyone else has said abut this hub, I would like to also point out it is one of the FEW hubs that has a power adapter big enough (3.6A) to supply 500ma to each device. Most other hubs I have tried in this class include a puny 2-2.5a power supply. And yes it works with Linux.
I had bought this camera thinking I was making a well researched decision. However, once I started taking pictures witht the intent on printing them I quickly realized I was wrong! The quality of pictures taht this camera takes is awful and definiately not printable!
While this basic filter, does physically protect your lens for cheap... I warn you that when I put it on my 50mm f/1.4, *every* picture (99% use in low light) that contained a light source had light flashes/reflections - which completely went away when I removed this filter.I haven't tried with a coated filter yet, but I don't usually shoot in harsh conditions (ie. sandy, misty, etc...), I will likely leave a filter off my 50mm lens when shooting.UPDATE: it got annoying screwing the filter on/off, so now it just sits in my bag. I can only imagine using it in adverse conditions (windy, mistly, etc...) - for now will use a lens hood.
I purchased this item at the same time a purchased a great power strip. This is an excellent cable, and I highly recommend this item. Great quality and value.
The Tiffen 77mm UV Protector works great as a lens protector and keeping some UV out.
I got these pc speakers yesterday -- for the price, you just can't beat 'em. I did a lot of shopping around and comparing, and finally settled on these after reading a ton of positive online reviews. My fears were that they would either be 'tinny' sounding (too much high end / treble), or would have too much bass with the sub-woofer. Well, I can tell you that my fears have been replaced with pure joy. These speakers have a better sound than my stereo system. They sound very big, and very expensive. The woofer is adjustable (great feature), and even with the woofer set to about level '2', they have a lot of bass / low-end. Not too much, mind you - but enough to really add a lot to the music, which is primarily what I'm using these for. The system also has a wired remote (another great feature), so that you don't have to reach all over the place to adjust the volume, or turn them off. I expected that these would sound 'good', but not great for the price. They sound EXCELLENT, and the price has nothing to do with it. Do yourself a favor - treat yourself to these speakers. You will not regret it!!
I like these because the sound is clear and the headset is comfortable. Prefer the type of ear pieces they use on this instead of the vinyl. Much better.
I'm a bit of an audiophile and I was disappointed in the MP101, it lacks digital outputs and doesn't support any lossless compression formats (I've got tracks in FLAC, WAV, AIFF and now Apple's new Lossless format). The software is a joke and the product was really hard to set up. Plus, the LCD display was hard to read at a distance.While the MP101 is a bit cheaper, it's a poor imitation of the product that I ended up with, which was Squeezebox. It's got both optical and coax digital outputs, supports tons of audio formats including uncompressed, automatically imports from iTunes (so my playlists on my iPod are the same on my stereo).
This case is a must have for the Canon digital camera. It provides just the right amount of protection without adding too much bulk. The camera fits in snugly and is easy to remove. The only thing that I find strange is the cutout in the flap for the camera's lanyard. If you feed the lanyard through the flap, then when you take the camera out of the case you have to pull the lanyard back out too. Kind of defeats the purpose. But overall, I would buy again.
I bought 6 of these in a rush, as the first picture clearly shows a Targus laptop lock (or a darn close match).I should have looked at the other 2 pictures... as only the MIDDLE picture is accurate. The last one is a KEY (!!!) lock with a black-plastic covered cable. I'm amazed that this vendor would dare show pictures of 3 completely different locks presumably representing what you are buying. The one you get smells of machine oil and is cheaply built - probably $3.00 in Chinatown. I'm extremely disappointed, as now I need to return them and repurchase good ones.
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...
I was so excited on Christmas morning when I got a new Camcorder, It was my daughters first Christmas where she would be able to open her own presents, and the camera was not what I expected, it was very grainy and did not focus very well. In a low lit room you could not make out who were recording, I was trying to video people in the room and if there were two or more people in the shot it would only try to focus (and not very well) on one person.I will be returning this camera and hopefully getting a better one)
I've tried every combination I can think of to get my off-camera flash to sync with my on-camera flash---to no avail. This hot-shoe was not the magic bullet. I just ordered a PC cord with hopes for better results. I have a Canon markII 5D, so if there are any suggestions let me know.
I have been using this set for a couple of months now. Overall I like this set the best. At first the fit of them hurt my ears but I have gotten used to them now. They stay in my ears good during my workout which is a moderate walk that sometimes breaks into a jog. There is a clip that you can attach to your shirt to keep the wire out of your way.
This is a very nice keyboard. I bought this keyboard based on an incorrect picture that was previously displayed. It looks like they've fixed it, so i am revising this review.I needed a keyboard that is a little smaller than the apple usb keyboard, to make room for my mouse on my keyboard/mouse tray. I was considering buying the apple bluetooth one, the logitec bluetooth keyboard, and this one. I chose this one thinking it would be a little smaller (about 2-3 inches narrower) and still have the keypad - just enough to satisfy my space needs.Turns out it's even a little wider than my apple usb keyboard, so i returned it and ordered the apple bluetooth keyboard; i'll just make-do without the keypad.&lt;Note> someone pointed out the product dimensions - they look accurate, so get out your tape measurer if space is a concern :)I typed this review with the macally BTKey and have to say it has a very nice feel. Keys are good, and it feels well-made. Someone mentioned the lack of dedicated function keys to control media and such; I see this as well, and do not see a way to alternate the function keys ('fn' key). There is a blank key over to the right of the right-hand control key, which is a mystery to me. I have not figured out what that is for, but it doesn't act as that 'fn' function key. The user's guide is a small pamphlet that basically only tells you how to pair it to your mac with bluetooth; which is pretty simple really - only necessary for those who've never done bluetooth pairing... there is no mention of the function keys or the mystery/unlabeled key.I'm giving it 4 stars only due to the function keys issue - otherwise it is a great keyboard if you don't use those function keys much and are looking for the full keyboard seen in the second picture.
Too easy to remove and replace.Replacements fully charged overnight and the UPs unit was fully functional.I like this rather than disposal of the unit.Swapping out the battery pack was quicker and lower cost.
I agree with most other reviewers. I bought this a while ago - but repeated frustrations with trying to play any kind of MP3 disc and FM led me to write this.The only thing its good for is playing regular CD's. That too, it takes a long time to read a disc before it can play.- MP3 Disks 'die' after a song or two. It either overheats or the memory runs out. Ive tried this at 128 kbps and lower recordings and none work.- The FM tuner's volume fluctuates and it keeps losing the presets, even when connected.- Remote is useless since you need to get real close to the machine to read the display.The only use I got out of this: I bought this for our newborns nursery and discovered that the remote also worked for the crib mobile ( which came with a remote). In the end, a 70 buck crib mobile remote...
I received the DPF-1411 as a gift. It started acting up on the first loading of photos. The honchos at Westinghouse have no shame. They have no qualms about ruining the name of an all-american prestigious company by contracting with a substandard chinese manufacturer, skipping QC wholeheartedly, refusing to provide technical support (obviously, since the product is hopeless), but who cares, since all that counts is to sell. Believe me, at that rate, they will not sell for long, and those guys will just add up to the lines of unemployed know-it-alls.Westinghouse 14.1-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame
perfect protector and no effect on the lens like if there is nothing attached on it.its glass is very good and no scratches have effected it even I hold my camera without the cover of the lens while I move around shooting pics
Yes it costs more than other brands, but it plays the old 78s I got from my dad, and it plays them about as flawlessly as I could have hoped for, in records that are over 50 years old. I do not use it for any of the dj features nor have I tried to hook it up to my computer, but it is nice to know I can try to copy records to my hard drive and make .mp3s, whenever I have time. heck, I hardly have time to write a review.This turntable was worth it for me, for the 78 speed.
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.
OK, I did a ton of research on these items, and this was the one.I looked at :Creative Audio Video - did not like that it replaces your soundcard.Turtle Beach - I liked that it is internal, but heard terrible things about it.AND ... most of all, *** I wanted something that can do AUDIO as well as VIDEO ***. Most of these type of devices out there only do Video, this does BOTH, and is designed to do both.Install was a piece of cake, software was a piece of cake (ULead took a bit of learning, but not that bad).Also gave ADS customer service the test 'before I purchased' as well as 'after', and BOTH times, I got someone quick and knowledgeable.Great product. Thanks ADS ...Oh, by the way ... the negative (and this has nothing to do with the product ... but the computer you hook into ...)Any of these AUDIO VIDEO devices are CPU hogs. I have a 2.0ghz AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core, and this was peaking at 80% CPU. I feel bad for those fools that are running PII, PIII, even PIV. This type of product NEEDS CPU. If you have anything less than the best, I suggest you look at upgrading your whole system, as you will have problems with this type of unit.
Good solid quality and does what is it supposed to do. All metal construction. 6 more words to do ha!
The biggest advantage of the earphones are its size and weight: small and light. The best place and occasion to use them are when one's sitting down in a flight. Its noise reducing capability is as good as some of the better noise cancellation headphones I have used. I also use it during my daily walk. It cuts down the ambient noise but I can hear my own foot steps, which is somehow enhanced by the way the earphones are wore. The base on the phones is not as good as the original earphones with the iPod when one listens to relatively quiet music in a quiet place. Overall I think this product is still the best compromise among noise-reducing effect, size, and weight.Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
I've paid a lot more for the individual pieces of this combo only to have them break and not work well. This has everything you need for synching and charging. Should be included with every treo purchase!!!
I love this camera a lot! However, the only thing that I dislike about it is that, it doesn't have an optical view finder. I find it difficult to take shots outdoors when it's very bright. I could hardly see what is in the monitor. The glare of the outdoor light reflects on to the screen w/c limits or reduces the clarity of the screen. I had to guess and hope that I capture the image I want to shoot. You can try using your hands to create shade so you can at least have a decent view of the object. But despite of this minor issue, I would still have to say that this is by far the best camera I've ever had. Excellent!
works perfectly for sending pre-encoded dolby digital from my x-fi sound card to my reciever. Used a MONO phono (rca) to miniplug to connect it to the sound card (2.99 at radioshak).
We bought this charger to charge our Sony-brand original NP-BG1 battery. The charger probably charges more than one type of battery because it features 2 casings that snap into the bigger charger. The smaller casing fit the NP-BG1 and it charged our battery just fine. This charger also works overseas with 220V electrical outlets, as we were charging it in Singapore. It's pretty compact so easy for travel.
Works with my Pentax *ist Ds. And you can attach it to the camera's shoulder strap.
I bought this initially to use as a standard USB Hub since my laptops only have 2 USB ports. Works flawlessly as such but one other thing I noted that is awesome! I have been looking for a multiport USB Charger Adapter for all my USB charged devices like my phones, gadgets and such but suddenly realized that since this unit comes with its own AC wall adapter...even when your laptop is powered off, the USB Hub is on from its own AC power and charges all my devices!I looked everywhere but only found apple style usb wall chargers that plugged in one usb at a time...ugh. Recently saw one that offered 2 plug in slots but was like $30. With this USB Hub/USB Charger, now I can charge 7 USB devices at once, without requiring my laptop! Love it!
Am just replacing a couple of these I've had since 2004. Never had a problem with them sticking well; after all these years, the elastic lost it's elasticity!
These really are great sounding headphones, but there are cracks in the plastic that are creeping further into the frame. It looks like it will eventually break. And of course, it would have been nice to have a 1/8" jack with a slim 1/4" adapter. I would even buy the adapter separately. Sennheiser, are you listening???!!!
I've had an iPod for quite a while, but no way to listen to the music in my car. I have an older factory-installed CD player, so cassette adapters were out, and the unit doesn't have a line-in. I heard terrible things about portable FM transmitters from pretty much everyone I spoke with, but with a couple of long road trips planned I decided to bite the bullet and try the Transpod. I am very pleasantly surprised.The unit combines a car cradle, a charger, and an FM transmitter in one. There's a short arm that plugs into the car's lighter port, an optional extension arm, and a cradle for the iPod with tuner buttons for the transmitter (along with a backlit LCD - nice touch) on the face.The FM performance is very good. I have tried the Transpod in both rural and urban areas and the signal comes through my radio clean and clear. The unit has four presets, but except for a longer trip to another city I have not needed to change stations at all so far.The Transpod has a line out port on the side, so if I ever upgrade my stereo or purchase a new car I can use that option without having to buy a new cradle and charger. The unit plays music through the data port (it came with an adapter for the iPod mini, and a foam backing for the new, slimmer models - no idea if it fits the Nano) so volume is controlled through the car stereo only.A couple of minor complaints. On the first Transpod I bought, one of the tuner buttons broke. I was able to exchange it with the retailer. No problems with the replacement. Also, a hard bump can jar the charger loose in the lighter port on my car, and sometimes requires a jiggle to reset it. When it loses power it shuts off completely and the sudden burst of static is jarring.Still, I'm very satisfied with the Transpod.
This was the best price for a replacement battery. It arrived precharged and ready to go. The shipping was fast and the whole transaction very easy. Thanks!
I have been using the Sony MDR-SA5000 ever since it came out several years ago, and have been using it ever since. During that time I have compared this headphone against many other headphones in its price class, namely Sennheiser HD600, HD650, Beyerdynamic DT880, Sony MDR-CD3000 (now discontinued). To my ears, the Sony MDR-SA5000 trounces all those other headphones in terms of speed, agility and dynamic extension, although the now discontinued Sony MDR-CD3000 does come close. When you hear the Sony MDR-SA5000 side by side with the Sennheiser HD600 and HD650, the Sony makes you feel like you are listening to open, airy electrostatic speakers, while the sennheisers make you feel like you are listening to typical veiled boxed speakers. I have heard Sennheiser has made some major changes in their new flagship HD800 headphone. But the Sennheiser HD800 costs over four times as much as the Sony MDR-SA5000. Until the Sennheiser HD800 comes down in price from its stratospheric price level, I am sticking with my Sony MDR-SA5000.And last but not the least, in order to get the maximum enjoyment out of this headphone, you have to use it with a quality headphone amp. I am using the Sony with a Benchmark DAC1, which is both a headphone amp and a DAC.
This product was shipped and received quickly and in good shape. The product works easily and as described. The only downside is high-res photos look blurry. Low-res actually work better.
You will need this much capacity if you want to take lots of pictures with your DSLR camera.
So this is very easy to use, user friendly, and very reliable. It's packed with features like the mp3 player, audiobook player, bluetooth functionality, etc. You can download different types of vehicles to be reflected on your screen. You can choose the voice dialect,in terms of someone from a different country, whether they're male or female, etc....I use this around town and take it with me on out of town trips as well. It's the best. I can find where I need to go without needing maps, calling information or stopping for info. I also love that when it locates where you're looking for, it displays the address and the telephone number, so you never need to use the yellow pages, or dial 411 when needing to call a business. This product is awesome, filled with numerous features and worth the investment.
Use this on Canon T2I instead of usual UV filter. I believe it cuts UV better and sharpens image than usual UV filter without making noticeable color shift. Skin tones in northern climates need slight warming anyway. Just a suggestion, I recommend this filter even though costs more than cheap UV filters.
Works great for plugging in my earphones into my electronic drum set. No audio issues at all and great sound quality
I've had a filter on every lens I've ever used for 30 years, but lately was considering others' advice about another piece of glass in front." I've never dropped a lens or a body, never had damage a filter might have saved, so I was really on the fence. Balancing that was a new $1500 lens. I purchased this, it arrived in pristine sealed condition, I cleaned with a lens chamois anyway.Then I put on VR, placed an aerosol can 15 feet away in dim kitchen light, took a shot without filter at 3200 ISO and put on the filter. The shot WITH the filter had better color, better contrast, and NO LOSS of sharpness reading ridiculously small lettering. Bear in mind this is tiny print at full zoom, available light, 3200 ISO, hand held. 2 identical shots and I prefer the one WITH this B+W filter. Needless to say it'll be on there all the time and since I anticipate using this lens (Nikon 70-200/f4) in clubs, with drinks, beer, crowds, smoke etc etc... even if it had slight sharpness falloff I'd probably still go with it. As it turns out I could tell NO difference except color seemed crisper and if anything micro print was actually slightly sharper.Thank you B+W & Amazon :)
This was one of the best CRT monitors I used. Good resolution and real good picture quality. Fast refresh rate. Dual input modes. It has everything you would need in a good monitor
My expectation, based on Elgato's claims, was that this product would allow me to burn DVDs of comparable visual quality to commercial ones. When I first began using the product I wrote to Elgato to ask why the picture looked poor, and they expressly said it was "DVD quality." I guess that doesn't mean what I think it means because, even at the highest quality, the final output looks poor when burned with Toast. The picture is laden with compression artifacts. My estimate is that a Wonder DVD looks inferior to an average VHS tape.Why is that the case? Getting answers to that question or any other from tech support -- which is only available online -- is dicey. The techs are cordial but the responses are often unclear. One of them told me that I might be happier with another, more expensive, Elgato product if I wanted a better quality picture. Why do I need to spend more money if Wonder offers the elusive "DVD quality"? Again I could make no sense of the explanation. Perhaps the higher priced product streams more data, but there is no clear explanation on the company's website. It would be nice to ask directly, but Elgato doesn't even have a voice line for sales. I find it immensely frustrating to deal with a company whose tech support response is next-day, and whose answers are then often not on point.If you want visually mediocre DVDs this product will give them to you. It works and it is easy to operate. You just don't want to set your expectation too high, as I did.Update: Elgato has subsequently told me that the model 200 will not produce a better picture than Wonder on higher end Macs, one of which I have, so this is the best they have to offer.Further update: As of Sep 05 the product has new software problems. The screen goes white intermittently during a recording, and sometimes the recording hiccups. Elgato acknowledges and claims to be working on white screen issue.One more update: I've purchased a component DVD recorder that is connected to a TV. The quality of recordings made on that device at SP and XP settings are FAR superior to the "DVD quality" produced by EyeTV Wonder.
We purchased this television in January 2006 and the lamp went out within the first 3 months. Now the $2000 set, at 2 1/2 years old, has a problem with the light engine and color wheel. I have no picture sometimes with off an on screen with distorted colors and a loud grinding noise from the set. I am told it will cost around $700 to fix. I did not expect television like this to only last a couple of years. When I contacted Toshiba their customer service basically says too bad for consumers with the bad luck of purchasing their poor quality, unreliable product. I do not plan to give Toshiba another dime. I understand there may be a class action for some models on the lamp issue.
I bought this radio for the AM, it picks up the station fairley well cobsidering I am on the fring of the stations range. Would be better if it were digital. Thus, the 4 stars.
didn't fit the antenna lead from a 1993 BMW 325ISMetra 40-EU10 VW /BMW/Euro Car to Male Motorola Vehicle Antenna Adapter
i strongly do not recommend this item. it may looked sleek& stylish, and etc.. but it has one problem. no flash!!i took about 52 pictures during my thx giving break.. with it's flash disability. 90% of all my pictures were like black!!!! do not be lured by it's "Auto Brite" utility.. it's doesn't help at all.... pay ...more and get...cameras with flash!!!
every so often you buy a product so useful you have to write a review.this is NOT one of those products. it will not work with my new samsung blu-ray player, unfortunately i am now outside my return window.i have bought several terk products over the years.NEVER AGAIN!
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 really liked this briefcase when I bought it in September 2009. It protected my 15" MacBook Pro very well, and in spite of its slim appearance was able to carry many extras. But by May 2010, both zippers had broken, rendering the case completely useless. I'm tempted to buy another one because it was so good, but not going to keep "renting" them for 8 months at a time. Sorry, but can't recommend.
I must say, these impressed me. I love great sound to match great music. Of my vast headphone and earbud collection, these are among my favorite. The highs are crisp, the mids are full, and the bass is deep and rich. Much better than the Bose I spent $100 on. Pretty comfortable considering the expected intrusiveness of canal earbuds.My only complaint would be the springy chord. It gets pretty annoying unless you run it under your shirt or something.
Wish the feet are bigger, more like square shape instead of round to givethe rack more stability. Otherwise , a nice looking rack.
I've decided to go old school and print everything in black & white, and greyscale. People appreciate old school and the old days!
i love this camera. even in the simple mode takes excellent pictures. i've noticed a lot of my friends who research cameras like I did also have this camera
I bought this thinking I was gonna be able to listen to my Sirius radio inside my house(which we all know satellite reception sucks inside buildings) and this definitely wasn't any different. I had to use it literally by the window and at certain angles. Stressed out about it I gave up and just started using my phone and plugged it in to this system and I can't believe my ears! I love the way this system sounds with my mp3's, or with my Sirius App, and my Pandora App. The bass is amazing! Love using it in the shower or in the kitchen. For the same price or less of any other portable speakers I got this big portable speaker system that I love! So if you're planning on using this for Satellite radio buy it if you're planning on using it outdoors or you can be like me and use any other source of audio and plug it in to this. So glad I bought it for the price I paid. :-) Thanks Amazon!
Easy installation but wildly overstated in the &quot;boost&quot; dimension. A/B (with, without) the &quot;boost&quot; in my environment shows at most 10-15% extension of the diameter of a useable signal. A near neighbor has found precisely the same &quot;boost&quot; in his environment. Both environments are typical, multi-room, multi-level suburban homes. Buyer beware.
ordered this printer on wednesday, received saturday. tested it out after easy installation of ink tanks and downloading software, which was easy to follow the instructions. used in combination with my canon A75, I'm impressed with how great a photographer I turned out to be. (joke). the pictures are sharp, colorful, and I look forward to lots of creative fun in my future wanderings around town. purchased new for $45 plus s/h. wow! from your seller Xinning. he is very helpful and great to deal with.
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 bought the EOS 7 from japan, the original EOS 7, without the elan branding.THe pictures are amazingly sharp and perfectly light balanced.I have a matching Tamron 28-200 mm lens for this, as well as a used 50mm fixed focal length canon lens. I find this to be a good balance of lenses.the 50mm lens allows shooting in extreme low light. imagine taking photos without a tripod or flash, with just room lighting.The camera is heavy enough not to shake too much when you press the shutter button.You can safely pass up the eye controlled focus, its a gimmick, your almost never use it.
The title sums it up. I had tried a couple other powered USB hubs that worked fine with PC but not Mac. This one adds all the ports I will need for a while.
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.
Wow. I bought this head back in January 1996. It has been a great head that has lasted through at least 5 camera and plenty of abuse. I would highly recommend it.
The product did function and is misrepresented as having a standard size card 'adapter' that mates the 'mini' card to the larger format. This adapter is not provided and I bought it because of that adapter. It comes with an adapter to mate the mini card to USB, which is not what was pictured.
As with all of Canon's L lenses, this helps you get an extra in your photographs. Better contrast, better colors than cheaper lenses.Combine it with the 1.4x extender and you won't have to get the 70-300mm DO lens anymore, except for the 70mm end perhaps.The only downsize is the size of the lens; it attracts attention somewhat, which the 70-300mm DO does far less.
I looked at the buyers also bought and amazon suggestions. This battery came up on both. So, I figured it would be a good idea....you know how bad it sucks to lose battery life.Well, It came as promised with my total order. I looked at the 2 ....damn thing doesnt fit my camera. NOW why is everyone buying these with there FZ-40? And why did AMAZON suggest it?Amazon will only replace the same battery...so, Im kind of screwed.Maybe a good production...dunno and really dont care....can only use soemthing different.
I have this system set up to control my TIVO for viewing in the bedroom. It has about 3 feet and one wall between them, and it works about 10% of the time. I would not recommend this product.
This loupe is an excellent, low cost item that I use this in my hobby of coin collecting.I highly recommend this product.
This is well-matched to the needs of the Panasonic LX3. It integrates well with the camera. It is bulky, but it is difficult to see how a smaller unit could work well. Flash angle is adequate to cover the 24mm-equivalent wide angle of the LX3. One issue is batteries. Panasonic recommends alkalines or Ni-MH recharageables, but this results in short battery life and long recharge cycles. I use Energizer Ulitimate Lithium batteries which seem much more practical. At 200 ISO and f2.0 aperture the flash can reach out 50 feet for wide angle shots or 70 feet for normal angle shots. For most of my shots I use it in bounce mode, often with a bounce card, and have no trouble illuminating subjects more than 30 feet away.
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.
I bought this lens as a general use lense when I picked up my Canon A2e several years ago. This is the lens that has lived on that camera for 99% of the time.While this is no pro lens, for the money, you can't beat it. It's great for indoors, family shots, tight facials of the children or pets, and landscapes. it has enough flexability to take the average photographer where you want to go.For the digital SLR cameras with the smaller sensors, the 28mm wide end may be limiting, I don't know (yet), but for 35mm film, this baby is wonderful for the money!
Just got this Notebook for 3 days. It has problems maintaining it's wireless connection. I tried it on 2 different wireless access points (Netgear and SkyHawk) and Vaio drops the connection every 5 mins. I'm literally 4 feet from my access point, and it still drops. All my other wireless connection works fine and the Dell Notebook works fine. I called Vaio Support and they're useless. They first said that my warranty expired??? and then proceed to say that I purchased it from an unauthorized seller (Amazon). After I resolved that issue, they start to blame the wireless access point. That's a total BS, because my other wireless devices would be affected if it was the access point. Also, I used the Vaio on 2 access points! How can that happen to 2 different access points???Aside from being small, light weight, excellent battery life, and slick design; this one sucks without the support. I will be returning mine back to Amazon and stick with Dell. They offer better support and quality. I strongly recommend another small notebook and avoid Sony!!!
I have had nothing but problems with this router. I just got it today and it works except when you need to forward ports for games and other applications. I absolutely need to be able to forward ports! So, basically this router became useless to me!. Once you forward ports it starts a disconnect cycle every 5-10 minutes. Turn off port forwarding and the problem goes away.There are a ton of people that have this exact same problem on the Linksys official forums. There has been no official response from Linksys on this issue and there has not been a firmware update for about a year now. It seems to me that Linksys is not willing to fix these problems that countless people have been begging to be fixed. I will return this and probably get a D-Link seeing as a ton of people that have problems with this router switch to a D-Link and have a much better experience.
This digital picture frame was very easy to use. I had it loaded from my PC and cycling pictures in about 15 minutes. I priced it at my local discount superstore, and saved about $30 buying it from Amazon.
I've owned and used the RCA Scenium DVR for several years so switching to the Sony was a bit of an adjustment.The Sony is not quite as intuitive and takes a while to learn how it works. So far the Sony hasn't "glitched" on me (which is my only disappointment with the RCA Scenium which has malfunctioned every once in a while ever since we first bought it).Channel management is "poor" and slightly confusing with the Sony (an issue I didn't have with the RCA because it didn't pick up HD / Antenna channels in addition to our cable channels).The Sony is harder to "one touch" record whatever you happen to be watching. Otherwise, once you get used to using the "TV Guide" system it works well and in many respects is a *lot* easier to use.The layout of the buttons on the remote is poor. With the RCA all the time I'd be hitting "Fast Forward" and then "Play". The button layout of the Sony remote makes this a bit tricky. Reaching the pause, play and fast forward buttons and then going to the channel up down buttons requires moving your hand (clumsy).Give the Sony a bit of time and you'll fall in love with it. Once familiar with how it works you'll grow to appreciate the intelligent design Sony has built in. (odd quirks like Fast Forward at 30x speed and then hitting play results in an intelligent "rewind" to compensate for slow human reaction times)I still find the "TV Guide" system very clumsy. In many respects it's great but it takes "learning" to effectively use it and checking "tomorrow" is difficult/clumsy.Also Sony's tech support is clueless! Online support did not know ANYTHING about the device and gave incorrect advice and suggestions. E-mail support only said "use online support or call our phone support". Terrible!If you accidentally enter the wrong cable service (poorly identified by numbers) do NOT follow tech support's advice to unplug it and wait over night to start from scratch. If you are clever you can find the place in the (poorly worded) menus to select different cable listings.It's quite annoying that upon first plugging it in or unplugging (to move and change your physical setup) results in the Sony going "stupid" and a potentially *long* wait until it receives the correct time (and starts getting the programming info downloaded).Probably the only real feature I miss from the RCA Scenium is the ability to just press a single button to start recording (which fails often on the RCA) and then hitting "stop" when you are done recording. The Sony wants to do it far more "intelligently" (and sometimes I don't like my electronics trying to outguess what I want to do).This review may sound negative overall, but really the Sony is a great device. And having a DVR is wonderful. A DVR is the single greatest and most appreciated device in our entire house.
As a graphic designer, I'm ALWAYS skeptical of anything that claims to be able to do &quot;everything&quot;...Initially, I was in the market for a new scanner - I thumbed through some recent issues of MacWorld to try and find something decent and reasonably priced. I then stumbled upon a review for the RX500, because I also wanted to replace my clunky HP Deskjet- which was no good at printing photos, and it couldn't even do text that well either! Why was I keeping this thing?!I went to CompUSA with the RX500 in mind, and there happened to be an EPSON rep. there, coincidentally in the process of selling an RX600 to someone else. Well, this person was ranting and raving over how great this printer was, and my wife and I just happened to overhear it. You married guys know how important it is to have the wife's blessing, don't you? Well, a couple of photo demonstrations and some copy tests, and we were walking out the door with an RX600 of our own!I only gave it four stars, because I'm just way too critical of any photos &amp; color prints that don't turn out perfect. But that's my profession, not a reflection on the product. I should have my wife write the review, because she's absolutely *thrilled* with the prospects of scanning &amp; printing old negatives &amp; slides, and printing directly from the camera's memory stick- no need for the nitpicky husband and his crazy Photoshop...
This DVD player is a good one for people that want no extras. Just put the disk in and play for a normal exceptional movie experience. But if you want the high quality great DVD watching this is not for you. Personally my system has the sound feed faster than the video feed. I don't know if it's just the system or my surround system. Personally this DVD is not worth more than about [money]. With today's market for DVD players it's just not worth [money]. You can get a good JVC or Toshiba for around [money].
I sell real estate and recently purchased a Canon HG10 video camera. In producing home videos, it was important to capture a larger viewing image. The WD-H43 Wide Angle Converter worked perfectly. It grabs a significantly larger viewing area so I'm able to capture floor to ceiling shots providing a more professional look to the video. The lens itself is heavy, but it is a testament to the quality of the lens. The size and shape make it useful to hold during video production and I find it provides more stability to the shot. I doubt I will ever take it off.
These are solid little buggers with a nice thick cord and hard plastic transducer housing. Shure could stand to include rubber sleves that are yet one size smaller than the ones included, but I manage a decent fit despite my apparently small, shallow ear canals.The freq response is limited, very mid-rangey with a sharp drop-off on the high- and low-ends. As stage monitors, these are probably briliant. For Hi-Fi listening, these leave a lot to be desired-despite the claims on the packaging. Shure doesn't even publish freq response specs for these, so you know they're hiding something.I compared these to an $8.00 pair of Teac standard earbuds, and the difference was astonishing- clear, airy highs and enough bass to satisfy my orchestral music needs. These Shure's had none of that, a trade-off, I suppose, for the sturdy construction and noise isolation aspects.
I am very happy with these cables and the sound and video they deliver. I only have one complaint which is the cables are very tight when pushed onto the rca jacks for the audio. When you try to pull them off they are difficult to pull off because they grip the rca posts so tightly. This condition may get better as they are used more.
I ordered these cat5 cables for my hotel to offer the guests. These were more affordable than any from retailers, shipping was prompt, and they all work well. What more can I say? I am VERY satisfied and highly recommend this vendor
I bought this case for a decent price, and it arrived within 3 or 4 days.Packaged with the case and a landyard (much better than the prepackaged one that came with the sansa itself), the iClear for the Sansa e200 seemed promising.PROS:Placing it on is a breeze. It snaps shut securely, and can be taken off easily with a twist at the bottom corners with a coin.This case allows full access to all the buttons, the USB and MicroSD slot, the HOLD key, and the REC button.The buttons near surrounding the scrollwheel is a tad harder to press, but is manageable once you get used to it.The iClear is secure; your Sansa won't "shake" in the case. the iClear is literally perfectly shaped to the e200, so all you joggers and atheletes out there can manage with this case. (All though I'd recommend the armband cases if you want to run often with the E200.)CONS:The only major flaw is that, in my case, the case actually puts a bit of pressure on the areas near the screen.. There are discernible "dents" that can be described as "water bubbles." Although this pressure does not appear to harm the screen, it gives a "depressed" look on the sansa.Another problem is that dust CAN get between the case and the sansa from the bottom of the case especially, as it does not have a sturdy seal. However, this flaw is bearable and only people who are sensitive to fingerprints and dust specks on the sansa will be bothered.Overall, the iClear for the Sansa E200 is a good buy, with some negligible flaws. If you're looking for a good-looking case that serves its purpose at a good price, pick this one.
Mr Cobb, you obviously got a defective unit. I've stated this before and I'll say it again: the DMR-E80H does EXACTLY what it is advertised to do. I have burned more than 70 Memorex DVD-R discs, NEVER had a failure, and those discs work in all DVD players I've tried (and I am just a normal home user, I don't work for Panasonic :)I cannot comment on the quality of Panasonic's customer support, but your remarks like &quot;should never have been marketed&quot; and &quot;run don't walk from this loser&quot; are simply way off the mark. I am systematically transferring about 300 hours of home video to DVD-R using my DMR-E80, and it works very, very well. Forget about doing this on a PC, if there IS a technology that's not ready to be marketed, it's video capturing and DVD authoring using a home computer - the Panasonic, on the other hand, effortlessly breezes through this process.After doing a little research on the Web, I believe the DMR-80H is the best-selling of the current breed of DVD recorders available on the market, and I'm not surprised: it really is an excellent product. Mr Cobb, I hope you get your unit replaced or fixed, you'll find that it beats anything else available to amateur home video enthusiasts out there today. Good luck.
Given that you do have something to anchor the lock down with the product is great. The product seems to be very durable and works seamlessly with the lock-slot built into laptops and other electronics. There have been times that it took more time that preferred to get the lock either locked or unlocked but never have I ever had an issue where i was unable to get the the electronic device. All in all i think that it is worth the buy and that there aren't any prevalent flaws in this security device.
First off, the Holga is awesome. Its shots are really in a class of its own. I've done both personal and editorial work with this camera - and its images are fantastic. They have real character, great color, and a romantic feel. It is, hands-down, my favorite 120 camera.The package has really great content. The "Mes Vacances Avec Holga" photo book is loaded with beautifully printed shots. The instructions are indispensable, and the tape, film, and batteries are certainly useful. If you're new to Holga, or buying this as a gift, it's a wonderful package.Things like taping the sides, shoving cardboard under the film roll, and mod'ing the camera are all part of the charm. Ultimately, the Holga is a dead-simple piece of machinery. Play with it and experiment. If you want a serious and complicated 120 camera, there are plenty of used and new choices out there.If you want a simple one that takes amazing photos like nothing else, get the Holga.
I originally wrote a positive review for this product but now after having owned a few of these for over a year (with frequent use) I can report a very different side to these filters that many users will not notice until some time has elapsed.First I would like to mention that I am particular about my photography equipment and take steps to keep them clean. These filters were purchased with the intent to keep expensive lenses from getting covered in dust or damaged in regular use.These UV filters (and presumably others) work fine initially, but there is something the many positive reviews do not mention - these things are dust MAGNETS.That's right. I don't know what it is about these filters, but once you take your lens cap off you're going to have bits of dust and other airborne contaminants landing on there and getting stuck.A few specks of dust on the lens itself is no big deal - it will not even show in your photos, but the dust that sticks to these filters WILL show up on your photos if your photos have any kind of light areas.If you take a picture of the sky and do not have a perfectly clean B+W UV Haze filter, you will see black spots on the final exposure.I have tried to clean these using cotton cloth, microfiber and even methanol with no luck. By contrast I can keep my lenses clean with a simple puff of air or a wipe with microfiber. Even if there is some dust on my lens it does not show up in the photo as it does when it's stuck on the UV filter.The quality of the glass that these UV filters are made from is also questionable. When I hold the filter up to a light, I can see many imperfections in the glass that appear as frosting. These imperfections are in the glass itself and cannot be cleaned. I have several of these filters and all of them exhibit the same flaws.UV filters do not provide any benefit photographically as digital cameras are not susceptible to the coloration issues that UV light had on film.UV filters can and do diminish the quality of your photos by placing inferior glass in front of your lens. It's a catch-22 -- you paid good money for a lens to take nice photos, only to hamper it by sticking a filter in front of it. With this filter on your lens, every photo you take is like no different than shooting through a window. Contrast and fine detail both suffer.These UV filters will cause "ghosts" and other optical anomalies at certain angles that you will not experience if you remove the filter.In the end it's your call if you think it's worth the extra money to make your camera take worse pictures under the false notion that the UV filter offers some kind of "protection". Let's face it - if you drop your lens, the possibility for breaking it will not be reduced by having a UV filter on the front.UV filters DO NOT keep your lens clean because they themselves attract dust and dirt, in addition to being optically inferior to the glass used in the lens, so the net result is a photo that would have been better with no filter at all.Save your money for something more useful like another lens, a good flash or a quality bag to carry your gear. These filters are a WASTE OF MONEY.
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.
Ok, I'll be honest. This is a decent set of 2.0 speakers (no subwoofer), and would be a good buy if they sold for $29.95 (or even $49.95). But they don't. And that's the problem.For $100 there are MUCH better products on the market. (I've done A/B comparisons with most of them, so I'm not just blowing smoke). Yes, most of them are 2.1 systems and come with a subwoofer. But a decent 2.1 system is no harder to set up than these speakers, and the sub - which just sits on the floor under the computer desk - is a non-issue.There are plenty of people who are happy to pay what Bose is asking for these speakers, and will never realize they're paying $50 just for the Bose brand. (Which is pretty funny because when you talk to REAL audiophiles, the Bose brand stands for overpriced products, lots of hype, tons of marketing money, and mediocre audio quality - across the board).
The Canon CanoScan LiDE 30 Scanner is a very nice little Scanner. I would recommend it to anyone.I did quite a bit of research on scanners before purchasing. Including reading nearly all of the reviews here on Amazon. My old scanner is still working but I recently purchased a new computer and it came with Windows XP. From what I read, there were quite a few people who experienced problems with XP regarding compatability with certain brands of of scanners on the market. Especially the brand my old scanner is.Canon CanoScan LiDE 30 Scanner installed like a breeze. Pay attention to the fact that the stickers on the scanner direct you to load the software first. This is important as XP will select drivers that are not quite correct, if you do.The scans are slow on my computer but not all that slow. Besides, I'm not that important that I can't wait 30 seconds for a scan. The scan speed is not that important to me so I won't be messing with my computer's BIOS regarding USB 2.The scans on the Canon CanoScan LiDE 30 Scanner are very good though. The bundled OCR software "OmniPage SE" is terrific. I have the full version OmniPage v10, and this comes real close to it in performance.The CIS method of scanning requires that the page you are copying be abolutely flat against the glass. I did a couple from a magazine and the page sort of raised up a bit, resulting in a blur. Once I pressed the page flat to the glass, no problem.I did not install the other bundled graphic software included with the Canon CanoScan LiDE 30 Scanner, because I have Photo Shop, Paint Shop Pro and Adobe Elements on my computer already. The bundled software is a good reprentation of graphic enhancement software, though.This little scanner works. Buy it....
Being slightly paranoid about losing data, I have had tape backups for both desktops and servers for years. As my software business grew, I kept adding servers and hard drives, and then the backups went to two, then three, and more tapes. As tape capacity increased, hard drive capacity increased faster. I finally started looking at robotic tape libraries as an investment rather than an incredibly expensive luxury and decided to take the plunge. In the end, the SuperLoader3 was the right choice at the right price. I stuck with proven LTO-2 technology in a compromise between capacity and cost. This year I added a second magazine to increase the capacity to 16 tapes. Integration with BackupExec 10d is seamless and the UltraSCSI interface is fast. I also recommend the Symantec LiveState image backup software. You can't pull an image directly off tape, but keeping images on your backup tapes is true belt and suspenders security. Management of the SuperLoader 3 is easy through a web interface or the controls on the device. I recommend getting a fire safe if you intend to keep backups on site, but for the truly paranoid, keep some backup copies off site as well. In a business that makes money selling time, spending your time rebuilding lost software and data or pulling tapes in an out is not a good use of your time. The investment has proven itself in several recoveries over the last year on desktops and servers, and while I use disk-to-disk backup as well, the tape backups have been invaluable.
I am not an audio expert, but I am extremely pleased with the Polk RTi4 high performance bookshelf speakers. They came promptly and had excellent packaging. I actually got them to improve on the sound coming from my Sony TV. There is a dramatic improvement. I am using a high end amplifier with no surround sound. The voices are very clear and the music is excellent. There is adequate base for me but some might want a separate subwoofer. The highs are very clean, nice for classical and casual music. I recommend them highly.
Since Amazon offered this filter for free with theNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasI figured "why not". But just a few random shots taken from the living room sofa showed the prominent bizarre green reflections mentioned in the other reviews. Even though they are most obvious in high-contrast situations (bright lights in a dim room), the same reflections must certainly exist in normally-lit situations, reducing image contrast even if no specific reflected objects are visible. For that reason, the only times I'd ever put this filter on my lens would be for throwaway shots (trying out camera features) or shooting in dirty environments (potential for dust or water spray).The image artifacts are so severe it makes you wonder if this was actually designed as a special effects filter with a reflection-enhancing coating. I can't imagine why a reputable company would put their name on this product - although the filter feels solidly built with metal and glass (not polycarbonate) construction, it's optical performance is atrocious.
A95 is an excellent choice for a 5MP digital camera on it own. But Canon has fully redesigned the Powershot A series to make it lighter (uses only 2 AA batteries now), smaller and with 4x optical zoom in A510/A520. Its a tough choice between A520 and A95 now.Pro's,1. Very good image quality.2. 5 MP and 3x optical zoom (A520 is the new 4MP/4X version).3. Priced right, unlike some overpriced digicams out there.4. Works on normal AA batteries (buy rechargeable ones for extra life and lower cost), unlike expensive & hard-to-find propreitary batteries.5. The menu on the Canon cameras is light years ahead of most other manufacturer's. Lots of manual options and scene modes.6. Battery and SD card doors seem to be of above average quality.7. LCD screen is bright and fluid.8. Uses standard SD cards, unlike propretary memory cards like Memory Stick or xD card.9. Can attach extra lenses if one buys the adaptor for it.10. Actual LCD screen looks nicely protected below a plastic plate.11. Flip out LCD for hard-to-shoot shots.12. Better build quality, IMO, than newer A510/A520.Con's,1. The camera is very thick & bulky (uses 4AA batteries).2. Only 3x optical zoom, compared to 4x on newer A series.3. Doesn't have that cool-ness like iPod or Elph series.4. Weak flash and redeye remain an issue, a compromise for small overall size.You gotta spend more money to buy Elph series for more pocketability & style. This will be replaced with smaller, lighter 5MP/4x A series camera soon.However if you find this for an attractive price, go ahead. You can't go wrong with Canon. Just check out the top sellers list right here on Amazon!
It's quick and accurate. Looks good too. The only set back is that it doesn't have a roll key.
I found this radio very easy to set-up and program. I bought it so I wouldn't have to be concerned about a tornado approaching - especially at night. I set it for my immediate county and since there hasn't been any tornadic activity, I can only hope I have set it correctly. If not . . . .
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.
This product worked flawlesly straight out of the box. Knowing local "back roads", its ability to recalcullate the route based on route changes in-route is amazing.On two occasions the system informed me that I was arriving "at my location on the right" when it was actially "on the left". Ohter than that, I am extremely satisfied with the product.
If you have a dell dimension 4400 like me, this is the only way you can have an up-to-date computer. It was so good, I bought 2!
First, I have been using this mouse for "gaming" for over a year. I play intense 1st person shooters, that said, this mouse have Never failed me in the time that I have owned it. I love this mouse for everything I do on my computer, apps or gaming. I like the feel of a cordless mouse, it also came with 2 batteries and a charger. you always have a spare that with a quick flick of a button you can change batteries in a couple of seconds, literally (also has battery level light on top). The feel is just right for me, not 2 heavy or 2 light, movement is great due to the slick "feet", the grip is just right, and you can make adjustments on the "fly." I have put this mouse through "gaming hell" and it keeps coming back for more. If I do manage to frag it somehow, I will not hesitate to order another, immediately of course and after an appropriate moment of silence ^-^
Used the MC35TECH in my office at low volume. Very pleased with this unit for first two years: great sound, terrific reception. However, after the power unit on my receiver died I learned that Onkyo does not sell the components of this system as replacement parts. The only way to replace the receiver is to buy an entire new system. So I sent in to Onkyo Service Center. Long story but $200 spent and 3 weeks later the unit is still not repaired and now I am looking at buying an entirely new system. I've been a long-time fan of Onkyo and have several Onkyo systems but after this experience I'm not sure I will buy another Onkyo.
Not too much to say, and nothing negative: A UPS needs to supply power when your main line fails. This works, lets you know that it's working, and provides the time needed to gracefully shutdown your system. All the other extras beyond that are wonderful, but this is what it's really for and this UPS has handled that just the way it should.
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.
I have this (E828), E737 (only available in Middle East), and PSP earphonesthese 3 employ SAME speaker (and same sound, too)sounds is amazing, even beats my top-of-the-line earphone E888 (have clearer treble, bass is barely same)ONLY minus of this model, it uses Y-style cable, I think necklace should be better (the cable rests behind your neck when not wearing)also, grey-silver color makes it cheap feeling, I'd prefer it's PYSC style (avail with multi-color)besides the cable style and color, it's a great earphones
Ok, so this is only the second headset I've used but thats besides the point. I am very pleased with this headset it has great sound quality and for it's price I don't think it can be beating. About the only thing I wish it had was volume control built into the cord other wise I am totally pleased with this headset. I can't not recommend this headset enough fro people loing to get the most bang out of their buck.
WOW! This TV is fantastic. Easy to setup, lightest TV I'd ever owned, great picture...and the best thing of all...a super suprise:We get all the local channels in HD through our rabbit ears. Amazing! We were gunna get digital cable but no need to now! The best stuff is on the local channels anyhow. We had no idea that the local channels were broadcast in HD for free.The good news about HD channels you either get a perfect picture or no picture at all (unlike analog channels)This TV also allows you to pull local channels in from an antenna and still pull in other channels with cable.--update: This is a great TV, it only has 720, not full HD. It takes a little time to warm up to full brightness nowadays. I have become a fan of Samsung and may get one of their newer LCD panels next...
very goodgoodand so expensive and hard ha...usefull ..matching auranote inter amp b&w; cm1 bookself speakerand aura polo-s wooper.sound good, clear, vnd
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.
So, I bought this Opp DVD player for the same reason most of you are reading the reviews, the up-converting! However, I also bought it because it had a lot of great music related functions, and I listen to a lot of 5.1 DVD audio! Well, I was very surprised to find out that you cannot run DVD audio directly out to your home theater system in digital form (i.e. SPDIF etc.). You have to use old fashion RCA cables to make that happen. The manual says that they cannot offer this due to copyright restrictions . . . What? This makes no sense to me as you can burn DVD's, but not play true digital audio? Weird. Anyway, if DVD audio is not a major concern for you, then this is an excellent DVD player to buy!
It's "crucial" memory. It works just fine. Just wish I could have gotten it from Newegg. It would have been here in about half the time.
This is great. I now have three of the stands and now my wife wants one for herselfe at school.
This is an awesome product. I have purchased and returned others that look sturdy and efficient on the package only to find the product is cheap plastic. Not this one. The dual powered fan keeps my MacBook cool. And the metal base plate is well contructed. And I love the fact that the USB port plug has its own port so you don't lose a slot for other USB peripherals. I highly recommend this Antec notebook cooler--stay COOL!!Shelda L. Hudson, RN, BSNContinuing Education Instructional Systems SupervisorAustin, TX
I wanted this camera basically because of its small size- I never take a camera out w/ me anymore as, being a guy, I have no where to put one other than my jeans pockets!This camera fits perfectly in your pocket- and takes high quality photos..the best shot feature is really cool and will help non-experts to take great shots!The only downside to this camera is that it is not as flexible as I would want it to be manually- I love photography and would like to customize the shutter speed/ISO setting/etc. more. For example, you can only manually drop the ISO to 800 speed- but in the Best Shot Indoor dim light mode the ISO goes past 1000 (I forget exactly what)- why can't I set the camera to that manually??The Best Shot auto mode also does weird things, which somehow take very good photos-- for example the camera seems to love ISO 100- even indoors and in indirect light...I would think 400 would be a standard setting? Whatever it does w/ the color balance, etc. seems to work though, as the pics still come out nice.I also dont get why I can't take non-blurry pics w/ faster shutter and film speeds manually even while using the same settings that the Best Shot mode does...unless I set the camera to Best Shot Sports mode, which adjusts everything for you.One more thing- this camera is hard to keep stable due to its small size..tough taking non-blurry pics in dim light sometimes.Do I wish this camera was more flexible? Yeah, but thats a lot to ask for somethign this tiny and for under $300... overall a great all-around camera that you will actually take with you!
These headphones are great. They give outstanding audio and comfort. They make everything soung crystal clear.
I have only been into digital SLR photography for a few months now but I have found this lens to be an excellent value and would highly recommend it to others. Due to the large aperture of this lens (f/1.4) I am able to take excellent photographs in very low light conditions with fairly low shutter speeds which avoids most blurring of shots due to movement of the subjects (this is the reason I purchased an f/1.4 lens). The lens focuses very quickly in most situations (it seems to be better than the kit lenses that came with my Olympus E-Volt 510 DSLR). I also like the true mechanical manual focus on this lens over the Olympus kit lens's motor driven manual focus.
I purchased this case for my Canon Powershot A495. It is a perfect fit with some extra room for batteries. It appears to be well made and provides good protection for my new camera.
I have purchased several B+W filters of various types and sizes. After reading many reviews and deciding that I should have a quality filter to use on a very expensive new lens, I cringed when I ordered my first B+W polarizing filter. Just as many past reviews have stated, B+W is quality all of the way. I consider myself an advanced amateur and I can certainly see the difference in my scenic photos when using these filters. I have since given away all of my other filters (couldn't sell them) and will use B+W filters exclusively. Well worth the cost.
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.
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.
When I first got this card, I thought all my white balance problems were fixed. However, as I used it for a few months, it became clear that it is not a dummy-proof solution.It is imperative that you get a shot of the card in exactly the same lighting conditions as the picture you want to adjust in post-processing. This can be a challenge if you're outside with your kids and you're poking in and out of buildings and the trees are casting deep shadows in an otherwise sunny day. You'd potentially have to get many card exposures for all the various light settings you encounter throughout the day. The immediate surroundings have a large effect, as well. Take the same sunny conditions, and pictures on a grass field will have a different tint than ones taken on parking lot or on a brick road.I also noticed that chromatic noise skewed my post-processing attempts when I used my software's water-dropper tool. If I happened to pick a pixel that was actually a blurp of chromatic noise, then the WB got terribly skewed. So, I'd either have arbitrarily pick a pixel that looked grey to me or smooth the results with chromatic noise reduction. Best results are had with well-exposed, low-ISO pictures where the card shows up as a uniform, solid grey with as little noise as possible.Though with the caveats above, I highly recommend this card. It's easy to carry and is a better WB solution than relying on in-camera settings or eyeballing it in post-processing (which works, too, if you can get the hang of it). Remember to constantly take shots of the card and using the lowest ISO and you should get accurate results in post-processing.
I was very excited to find these for the price with a plus of free shipping with Amazon Prime (I buy at least 5 times a month from Amazon, so it's worth it). I re-sell DVD's and like to replace the cases so there clean and fresh! I've been paying double so I was absolutely ecstatic to cut my cost in half! Even with the word PREMIUM in the title I knew for the price, I would be getting a low-end product but I was willing to give them a try. They are perfect EXCEPT for one problem. THEY LITERALLY STINK! I can't really describe it but to me it's like a burnt plastic smell with sour notes! My daughter said it smells like pee! This is disappointing. Maybe it's just the batch I received. I'm trying to air them so maybe it will dissipate and be tolerable!
No hassle, you barely know it's there, and it does the job very well. The one annoying thing is the BRIGHT blue light on the side. Holy crap that thing is little but mighty. I keep meaning to put some duct tape over it...
THIS IS THE BEST COMPUTER CABLE LOCK!Bought one 2 years ago, and just bought two more. Had trouble finding it again for awhile, but it was worth the wait.Retractible, compact, with inside storage of parts. Large easy-to-read dials for the combination lock. Intuitive buttons to operate cable release/retractor and lock. Unique design makes it instantly recognizable. While other locks are boring and mundane, this DEFCON1 is a highly functional conversation piece.
The I-TView DV enables one to watch movies captured on the computer screen on one's TV and record to VHS. The DV model works with the Emac, the older "Gold" model works with the 2001 little blue imac as well as the Emac. Amazing!
I purchased these headphones to use with an iPod. I am often in noisy environments and found that the standard iPod earbuds let through too much ambient noise, so that I had to turn up the volume to potentially damaging levels to hear. The Etymotics, properly inserted, both sounded good and substantially reduced the ambient noise.HOWEVER, their construction is poor. I have had 3 pairs - the first I purchased, the second were a warranty replacement after the first pair broke, and the third pair were purchased after the second pair also broke. Now the third pair has also broken. In each case, the wires attached to the 3.5mm audio plug loosened so that one channel of audio was lost. I see other reviewers have had the same problem. With all of them, the shirt clip broke as well.
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.
They sound good, but the rubber cushions keep falling off. You can't wear them with out the cushions. Only the small ones fit my ears, so now I have to find extra cushions and buy those.
This is a fine filter, it protects my glass nicely. Good quality and does the job. I would recommend it.
I also, thought that Panasonic still made quality. We were all wrong. Just out of warranty the motor quit (HO7 error) as have MANY,MANY others. I checked the google search and this problem runs through most of their product line. Bye bye Panny; hello Sony.
This is about my 7th one!! I would buy it again and again. It gets used everyday and does a great job. We need a new one every year plus. Very reasonable! Gets so much use that I am very satisfied with its lifespan. Works fabulously in the microwave!!
This was a great deal and the shipping was a nice bonus because it was free. I will be sure to buy with Amazon every chance I get.
Just to express my dissatisfaction on the product. The description of the product on the amazon site didnt specifically mention that the macro fisheye lens are semi-macro. I emailed the supplier about this and I didnt get any reply.
This item arrived on time. I bought it as a gift and my friend loved it. I am definitely going to by more of these for gifts as well as one for myself!
I bought this w/ the USB Wireless Adapter. I have a home computer wired to the router and use the USB adapter for my work laptop. I have to say the set-up was very easy for the laptop and was as simple as following the directions. I have access anywhere in my house with my latop. I am now considering by the wireless nic card for my desktop. It is nice when the technology really works.
I am used to the good quality Case Logic CD cases, so when I got one of these, logically, I was very disapointed. For starters the Cd case dosen't even stay open. Its like there is an elastic trying to close it while I am trying to find the right Cd amongst the flimsy little sleves that fall out of the case all the time. To top it all off they are individual, which means it is twice as hard to find the right cd. Can you imagine trying to find one cd in a messy stack of 72? The corners of the inside sleves are made of plastic that feels like it is sharp on the corners. The &quot;Spiral&quot; they are on doesnt do its job which is supposed to make it easy to flip through the sleves. When I try to flip one, it always pulls a few more with it. then pops back to where it was. This is a very frustrating Cd case. I would not recomend it. Go with Case Logic. In my opinion they are the best. Thank you for taking your time to read this. I hope it will help you choose the right Cd case.
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).
Fit Perfectly, charges up and lasts long, would buy again.Was shipped fast arrived in just a couple of days, thanks.
I've had my headset for 2 years and it's worked great. I use it to listen to music an play games. Today it dropped about three feet and the left earphone broke off completely. I'll be looking for another headset and may get this one but I wish it were a little tougher.
As you can expected from Panasonic's 3ccd camcorder the video has a very good color quality (as the 3ccd promised), although the resolution of 320000 pixels is not very high compared to the regular (not 3ccd) 1000$-1800$ digital camcorders the video sharpens is quiet good. To get the best quality Indoor you need strong lights around the objects. The optical picture stabilizer that you can expect from camcorder in this price is missing and instead you get a digital stabilizer that I prefer to don't use. For a long time recording (more than 1 hour) you need more or high capacity batteries or at least use the viewfinder instead of the lcd display. The disappointment is from the stills quality. The pictures are blurred; maybe captures the stiles with a firewire will give a better results. To my opinion if you are looking for a high quality video this is the best you can buy in these price levels. If you want high quality stiles from your camcorder you have to make a compromise, leave this camera and try the other regular (not 3ccd) camcorders, or make a little more effort and buy the Sony trv900
Works very well with our Lumix as a protective filter. It makes us more comfortable when using the camera.
This was one of the best purchases i ever did, though i guess its overpriced at >25$ ,it is certainly worth its price. I have been using it for the past year and it has been functioning flawlessly. This is simply one of the best notebook coolers around. Remember this takes in air, instead of blowing out air. it is very logical and it does cool my laptop immediately. I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting a decent , well built laptop cooler. I previously owned two laptop coolers which used to die in 2-3 months, now this one is living for a long long time. Worth my investment.------------------Adding update : 3/19/2011 - Still works flawlessly and as silent as it was originally (the last i reviewed was april 2010)
The best value wireless network hub/router for SOHO. Most buyers will have little problem getting it set up and working. A few buyers will have significant software conflicts or radio frequency reception problems and may want to return the unit.A few suggestions:1) This is not only a wireless router but also a four port hub. All desktops that can be easily wired to the hub should use a cable instead of a wireless connection (less expensive and faster). If you need more than four wired connections you can easily "uplink" this unit to an inexpensive 8 - 24 port linksys hub.2) Consider purchasing the USB wireless network adapter for desktop computers. The USB unit can be repositioned for best reception.3) Download the latest software/firmware from linksys.com before you begin installation. The CD that comes with the product will almost certainly be outdated.4) If you do not currently have a home network, remember that this device not only provides internet sharing but also full network access. (Your wireless laptop in your bedroom can print on the printer in your home office and access files on your child's PC). You probably will want to understand a little about windows security before turning on file and print sharing on individual PCs.5) "Out of the box" this product has wireless encryption turned off. This default allows anyone within range of the unit to access your internet connection and possibly your home network. While this setup is the easiest way to initially set up the unit, most people will want to turn on 64 bit encryption (You provide a key to each remote connection). 128 bit encryption is now also available but slows down connection speed.This device has many of features and great functionality for the price. Relatively inexperienced computers users will probably get it working without too much pain, while more technical users will find enough tweaks to keep them happy.
I highly recommend this filter to protect your front lens element, I have owned two of these since 2009 and have not had any problems with scratching. The glass in this filter is top notch, when the glass is clean you cannot even seen the glass unless you hold it at a very steep angle, it just looks like a black ring so it does not impact your pictures. It does seem to collect dust fairly fast but since I have had this on all of my lenses since I purchased them I can't tell if the lens collects dirt as fast. The only problems that I have with it in fact is that the lens still seems to get dust collecting on it even with this filter always and if you tighten this on very hard it can sometimes be very hard to get off but that is so it will not fall off. In may of 2011 my camera(a 5d with battery grip and flash) fell off my 3 1/2 foot desk at work onto the floor and landed strait onto the front of the lens. The filter glass broke and the brass ring bent and jammed onto the camera lens, I tried for days to get it off and could not so I took it to a Canon repair station. I waited for 15 min and they got the ring off and check the lens with their camera and said everything looked fine. It may have been a pain when it broke but if this was not on my camera i would have broken the front element on my lens, it may seem overpriced but I will gladly keep one of these on every one of my lenses just to protect them.
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
1st one ordered, worked once, and then died on me. Said there was a dvd in the player (when there wasn't) and wouldn't work. Amazon sent a replacement and the new one works great! I love it, and it has a great picture. I'm not a techy but deep down I think I was hoping for more. I was told this was the best company to buy an upconverter for, so I did. I like the product, and my replacement works great, but I think I did expect a jaw droping experience. Was it worth the money? I don't know.
First of all, the product that was shipped to my house was not the product in the picture. Next, when i plugged into the phone, only one ear worked. I dont recommend this product to anyone. It was cheap but i would rather spend a little more and get a good value product.
I bought at least six sets of different brands and models of headphones, with the idea of compairing them and selling the ones I did not want. I ended up keeping two or three for work and home and car of different brands. These are one of the keepers. I use them all the time. Had them about 1.5 years. They still sound great. I did lose the silicon ear ring. It comes with extra of different sizes. I ended up buying a bag of spare ear rings.
I know, this is a cheaper camera. We're all trying to save these days. Still... this one is really bad.The design: cheapy. Sorry, I couldn't come up with another word for it.When my daughter went up to adjust it on the laptop, the base broke like it was made of sugar.The video quality is really poor - both pixelized and choppy. So you basically can't use it other than as a talking head, and even then, IF you're not moving your head, your mouth, or breathing, then you *may* get a recognizable image...For this price range, it's not the worse, but frankly, it's not doing very much for you. For $39.99, you can get an IPEVO POV webcam, that'll have much higher resolution, better frames per seconds (30fps, standard on all chat services), solid design so you aren't afraid it'll fall apart within 1 week, and you can hand it off to your kids to show grandma the dog without fearing for your $30...Overall, very disappointing, even for that price.
This is the only all in one printer I have ever owned and I bought it in 2004. The scanner part of the unit is good and works well for negatives and slides. The printer's color matching ability is good. The scanner refuses to work on any level if the ink is out and this is why I gave it a low review. Also, the ink cartridges don't last long and will ask to be replaced when there is enough ink for 3 or 4 more documents. Also, you don't have the option to print just black and white, they say this is because it keeps the color ink fresh. Also, the card reader doesn't read sdmc cards over 1mb. Overall, I am unsatisfied with this printer and wish I would have bought something better for this kind of money.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband. He really likes it! He says it works great.
Shiped fast and progammed great. Love being able to open door from outside when I need to. I love it
Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Blue (2nd Generation)Product was just great, plays nice and easy to load...
This Subwoofer has a nice high output wattage. It has not only a volume knob but also a knob to adjust the crossover frequency to between 25-200 so you can adjust where the subwoofer kicks in. And it also has a standby mode it goes into when not getting a signal. The Onkyo is also more powerful and has legs attached vs the Yahama which sits on rubber pads, the kind you stick on. The only thing the Onkyo does not have are that the Yamaha has are the speaker wire inputs. ...for just a little more money you can get a subwoofer with more features. I am using this subwoofer with my samsung 46-Inch 1080p LCD TV with Integrated Sound . The sub has a good reliable sound once you find the right volume, and really compliments the TV's 10 speaker 5.1 sound bar. The only controls you have however are an on/off switch, a volume knob and a high/low switch that I think changes the switch over frequency. It does have an rca input plus speaker wire inputs which is nice so you can easily integrate it with a TV like mine or a traditional Home Theater Receiver. The finish is nice and looks classy and the unit is heavy, due to the magnet in the speaker and its well built. It comes with a pad of rubber stickers to put on the bottom that kind of struck me as cheap yet it works okay.
Easy to set-up, wireless products. My only issue is that F2 is set for "Undo" instead of "Rename." You can disable the key, but I haven't been able to find a way to use F2 for "Rename" Other than this small issue, this is a great pairing!
ESTE ES BUENO PORQUE ES pLUG AND pLAY Y PARA PASAR VIDEOS Y FOTOS CON SU SOFTWARE QUE SE PUEDE BAJAR DESDE SU SITIO WEB ES FACIL, DEBES TENER EN CUENTA DE POSEER LOS MP3 CON BUENO idTAGS PARA QUE QUE LOS PUEDA ORGANIZAR ES BUENO !!!!
Great graphics, easy to install, outstanding pics. Once I got it, opened the box, 15 mins later, I have it installed and running and I was very pleased. My games, pics, websites, and programs are sharper and like I said the graphics are great. HIGHLY reccomend this product to anyone looking to upgrade their graphics card.
it did not work. waiting for LaCie to call me, very disapointed. i just hope my system does not crash prior to saving it on a hard drive
item received better then expected. kids are having a great time recording and viewing themselves on computer and tv. definitely recommend as a low cost , fun video recorder
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.
Overall, I got exactly what was advertised and exactly what I wanted. I had to play around with the settings at first, any GPS takes some getting used to. I'd recommend.
I read many reviews before purchasing an FM transmitter for my ipod nano prior to a road trip, particularly after hearing horror stories from friends. I am very satisfied with this product. It worked just fine in many major cities throughout the US and Canada and even better through the rural areas. On average, I'd have to change the station about a half dozen times for every 12 hours on the road. The signal was very strong. I'd have to rate it so highly because considering the nature of the product (you're in a moving vehicle, trying to find an empty frequency channel in a world filled with them), it worked surprisingly well. I would definitely recommend this transmitter.A tip that worked for me: Try using stations with soft static as opposed to loud static.
To set up my motorcycle haul trailer I wanted the RV batteries to have plenty of terminal tie ins. This device did the trick.
I bought this to use when surfing the Internet with the plasma TV. Our couch is about 20 feet away, and it works perfectly. When holding the keyboard by the sides, your fingers naturally curl over buttons that substitute for mouse controls, while your right thumb rests on the trackball. I guess in that sense it is more of a right-handed device.Even though I've never been a fan of trackballs, this one works great. In combination with the other controls (scroll on the left, primary click on the right, etc.), it makes the device an excellent replacement for both a keyboard and mouse.I connected a small USB extender cable to the back of the computer so I could place the computer behind the TV out of sight, and have the USB transceiver in front. It would probably work fine plugged directly into the USB port, I just wanted to make it easier on the device.The keys are slightly closer than normal, but I don't have huge hands, so it's no problem. I think the smaller footprint is worth it.Great device. Recommended. I would buy it again.The wife likes it enough now that she uses it more than I do.
The camera is not of the quality it was touted to be by the seller. I knew it wasn't new, but selected it from the available model of similar price and advertised quality. I understand buying sight unseen is a roll of the dice, but this was snakeeyes.The seller must have known about the poor quality of the camera.It has more than just fair wear and tear. It has dents and scratches exceeding the description.Normal expectation is that the camera would come with at least a limited operating chip. It had none.The battery is also defective, retaining a charge for only five pictures. I was able to cannibalize the chip from my old camera and utilize the battery from that, but the battery/chip slot is not secure. It appears ready to break.All in all, it should be replaced by the seller.
I have owned this since 2001. I used it for my bathroom. Never had any issues with it. I used all the features except the alarm. CD player just finally gave out after a power surge 2007. Other features still work.
Wow, for 10 bucks, these things are great. They are pretty comfortable and the sound is hard to believe for the price.
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!
Needed to get my mom and dad's old iMac which is still running OSX 10.3 connected to our wireless network. I researched a ton of products online and finally chose this one. It works well. Good range and connectivity.The software that the adapter comes with, however, sucks. Doesn't seem to work at all. I came upon this link in my research, though, and it provides steps for getting it working like a charm: http://torley.com/how-i-got-my-wireless-g-usb-adapter-working-with-a-macRun through those steps, download the drivers and software directly from Ralink, and you're set.
Keep computer cool, rise you computer in a good viewing angle. I like it the only thing i don't like about it is the stuff that hold the laptop in place block the place where you put your headphone in. It bad and bother me alot. If you head phone jack on the side of the computer then it wonderfull. wish the maker who made it change the design.
Just plugged it into my Mac and off it went. Couldn't be easier! No drivers to install under OS X, just 100% plug and play.
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 my MuVo music player to cut the grass. They effectively block much of the noise from my gas weedeater, backpack leaf blower and mower. The E2's are not cheap, but not really expensive either. I like them so much I have the E5's on my christmas list. I'd better be a really good boy...
gave it as a gift, they were very pleased with the product and are still using it - great for the price
I owned an older version of this camera (cannon digital elph 3.0 megapixels) that I loved so I upgraded to this one. I love it! I don't have any complaints, my pictures print out beautifully! I highly recommend this camera!
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If you are using a digital camera, you gotta have it. The Extreme series memory cards are FAST! If you had to wait for your camera to process your picture it could very well be your card!No more waiting for the card with the Extreme series memory cards!I have a Cannon SD850 and the D30. I use the Extreme cards in both!
I bought these headphone to listen to music and block out chatter at work. The most important factor for me when deciding which headphones to buy was comfort. I have had these headphone for about 7 months now and they're great. They are ultra-comfortable and I can keep them on for the greater part of the day without even realizing that I have them on. The only negative thing that I have to say about this set is that they are not very effective at preventing sound from leaking out. So if you like to listen to your music at a really high volume, people around you will be disrupted. Other than that, these headphones work really well (sound quality is great) and [the cost], are a great deal.
So far so good, Bluetooth needed updating through the Garmin website but was easy to do. Quick download all was needed.
No firmware upgrades yet available as of 3/19/05. The expert that I chatted with on Linksys was a smug loser who asked me questions like, is it plugged in? After answering his ridiculous questions and explaining the same thing 15 times he finally told me that I should get my router replaced...sounds like the wrong advice, since many people have the same problems. I am guessing with a new unit I will have the same issues. Internet connection will drop out periodically. Until they recall it or update the firmware. Will a firmware upgrade fix the issue? Maybe. When will it arrive?? I will probably be taking mine back. Might give AT&T one more attempt to keep me as a customer by calling their help line. But they may go the way of my former Lingo service.
Excellent and Great Price!! We love itJay MittalDoctoral CandidateUniversity of Cincinnati
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.
A flash memory card should just work, and always work. That's what this has done for me over the last year and a half. I chose this size because it could be easily backed up to one blank DVD, and two 4GB cards gives me redundancy over 1 8GB card. I use it in a Canon SLR, and sometimes in a portable card reader or a built-in reader on a computer. I have had no issues of any kind. Money well spent.
I recommend.Very cheap with high magnification
This is the original, so works fine. Only problem is that it's not as cheap as some of the knock-offs.
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.
top product. very trim packaging which is totally GREEN and recommended these days. fast response, excellent and I will keep buying more of these.
Excelente Televisor!!!, Altamente Recomendado, f&aacute;cil de instalar, buena calidad de imagen, el men&uacute; muy completo y f&aacute;cil de usar. El Dvd incorporado ahorra mucho espacio, que l&aacute;stima que no soporte el formato HD-DVD.
It is green ink. It fits in my Canon printer. No problems. I guess that it is the very best green ink for my printer because it is the only green ink for my printer.Hmmm. I guess it is also the very worst green ink as well, there being no other option.So, I have chosen to accentuate the positive.
I had a wireless keyboard and mouse and I had to replace it due to spilling some water on the keyboard. I replaced it with this one and I have not one regret. Everything is right at your fingertips. You can access the calculator and all and the ergonomic split is a plus that was a must for me. I love it!!
Considering its small size, this unit puts out some pretty good sound included a good level of bass. Although its not meant to lead an outdoor party, it is great for a small gathering, out at the beach, or in the backyard while you work in the garden. I love that it can easily store my iPod as well, making it a nice single unit to carry around (assuming its been charged!). After charging, I've never had it die on me and I've been outside for a few hours with music playing the whole time. The rugged case is also great. It feels very sturdy and the case wont likely ever become scratched or damaged because of its tough exterior material. All in all, a good buy considering the quality of the build AND ESPECIALLY the awesome sound.
It's a little shaky but it definitely serves its purpose, it holds as many dvd cases as it's states, I will be honest, for the appearance and structure I wish it was cheaper. But in reality it doesn't get better than this for the price, compared to the rest of racks in this website.
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 am not a network or IT guru, by any means. I had friends at work that had set up home networks, so I figured I could do it. I basically wanted to be able to share my cable modem/internet access, I spent some time researching what I needed to do, and I almost bought the wireless model, until I saw some bad reviews that pinged its range. I was expecting to have to spend several hours setting up the network, but that was wrong. I am running Windows ME on a new P4, and Win 95 on an old P100. I followed the directions for hooking up the cables, ran the home network wizard on Win ME, made a setup disk and ran the setup disk on the old machine, and PRESTO I am networked. There are features available in the Linksys that I have not used yet, like filtering other computers from the internet, which should be useful when the kids get older. I had one instance where I lost the network/internet, but it was not a Linksys problem, just my ISP, and I had to remove the network and reinstall after I screwed around with all the settings.
1. Because it's made by Canon, and since they are a world leader in optics technology and have been making high quality cameras for 60 years, you can be sure they know what they are doing (and they do).2. Because it's one of, if not the best, cameras you can find in it's category and price range and seriously, I looked around and fussed about cameras for months before I finally bought this one.3. Because you can just slip this elegant little marvel of technology in your shirt pocket or jeans and go to that party and snap you and your friends making memories of yourselves with the slightest of ease. No heavy, bulky, protruding, swinging equipment to lug around or worry about. No potentially embarrassing bulges. It's just that comfortable to take with you anywhere.4. Because the image quality of this camera would satisfy most professionals in most ordinary situations, never mind the average user...who is just going to end up taking normal, point and shoot shots of friends/ family/house/apartment/dog/car 90% of the time anyway. Even though it's not completely manual (shutter speed and aperture control would be nice...hint, hint Canon) it does have plenty of functions you can play with (like a black & white mode and more). Remember: the most important part of any camera is the lens and this one is top notch, so no worries. Anyway taking clever, cool, artsy pictures has almost nothing to do with the camera (you can do that with a box, a pinhole, and some film) so freaking out over megapixels is mostly useless unless you're really going to blow up living-room size prints of that birthday cake. The 7.1 megapixels that this baby has is way more than most snappers will ever need or use. Video is surprisingly good and honestly something I really didn't expect in a fairly low priced camera.5. Because the huge 3 inch LCD screen is super-cool and that's what tipped the balance for me between this camera and all the other Elphs (no regrets). Believe me, all your friends and relatives are going to be ooohing and awwwing over it. The display even moves as you tilt it to accommodate those full-body vertical shots (everybody, and I mean everybody, comments on that little super-attention-to-detail feature).The only negatives I can find after 3 months of using this camera (thought I worked for Canon didn't ya?) is that the flash lag (the amount of time it takes for the flash to go off in low-light situations after you press the shutter) is a tad longer than I like (about 1 to 2 seconds longer than desirable) and the red-eye reduction doesn't seem to do the job it's supposed to very well (although you can fix red-eye right in the camera). Get on it Canon.Despite the negatives, overall I figure this camera is one of those rare, satisfying purchases a person can make these days.
This is by far the best protection on the market for your palm. It is very lite, very strong, and looks sleek. I have had mine for over six months now and am very glad I bought it. I carry my palm in my back pocket regularly and have never had a problem. The clasp could have been engineered a little better but it works well.
This is the last epson I will have die on me, never again after the fourth one was only a month old and on its first ink change.What happens:You run out of ink and replace a cartridge. This causes a nozzle cleaning cycle to run. Nozzles that were working FINE before are now CLOGGED because epson cant figure out how to purge their ink properly. They get gummed up.Epson's solution? Run another cleaning cycle - which makes the problem WORSE! They can only be fixed by a technician via complicated disassembly that costs more in labor than the darned printer is worth.This is my second dead epson in one month. They print amazing when they print right but that isn't often enough for the price.Never again, Epson...never again.
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 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.
Purchased this after losing the lens cap to my D3000. Wasn't sure if it would fit the standard 18-55mm lens supplied in my camera kit since there was no lens cap part # in my original paperwork. However, Nikon assured me the LC-52 lens cap will fit most standard lens in the 50mm family. Arrived in 2 days & fit perfectly. Very satisfied with the purchase.
I love the size! I wanted a camera I could throw into my pocket or purse for anytime photos with good quality results. I am very happy with it. Although the big talk now is about image stablizers which this does not have. The battery does last a long time which is a big plus.
Really easy to use and very quick with data transfer. Nice looking, and it's helpful that there's a slider, rather than a cap. It was also top-rated recently on cnet, where they have a video of it being run over by a car (it cracked, but still worked). It's also helpful to have the easy-to-use, included password/encryption software available for personal info.
I really enjoy the recharging speed and long battery life that the Canon CPE3 Compact Battery Pack gives my Speedlite 580EX. I like the differnt options on how to carry the battery pack. I prefer wearing it in the horizontal position on my pants belt. Wearing it in the horizontal position doesn't interfere with sitting or kneeling. I would have given it a 5 star rating if the internal battery pack magazine was built with a more sturdy plastic.
Plain and simple. I wasn't concerned about the limited capacity, but i wish I could have more easily determined that this thing didn't work on the touch. Right away the device indicated an error on the screen "this device is not compatible.It must be returned.
When it works it's marvelous. Unfortunately it is a huge source of frustration. The big problem is in the &quot;hot-sync&quot; function. I have installed the software on four seperate computers, with three different operating systems. They all react the same way: within a short time when a &quot;hot sync&quot; is performed you get a &quot;Fatal Alert&quot; error on the Palm. Sometime a reset will clear it sometimes it won't. Sometimes you have to do a hard reset and lose your data. Their customer support is off-shore and the language problem is overwhelming. One-half hour on the phone just to get a Service Request number. When it came back it was exactly the same. The software has to be reinstalled regularly on the PC to keep it working right. I have reinstalled the PC software over a DOZEN times on four different computers just to make sure my data is safe and functionable. The software is MISERABLE!! Get a Sony.
I have used the Presto 12-cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker for years. This is my fourth one. It is by far the best coffee maker I have ever used. The best thing I like about it is that it makes piping hot, delicious tasting coffee. I plan to always have one on hand to use.
I was searching the whole internet to find reviews on a most sharp lens to mount on my K-5 Pentax. Someone said it must be the SIGMA 70 or the Tamron 90 and when I got to www.photozone.de I looked in all possible lens for specs..rating and found this as the best in under $1500. On that site you have to see this lens in Canon body mount section;It is splendid indeed/ there is absolutely no complain about sharpness and the bokeh is fabulous; however there is a draw back in autofocus if not limited.
Believe me, I had an iaudio before but I thought the Sony HD3 was nicer looking, so I purchased it for 300 dollars. The software was SUCH a hassle, I ended up giving it to my boyfriend and purchasing another iaudio. In terms of software this was the worst. I consider myself technologically savvy, but this was the worst. It took me 3 days (with the computer on day and night) to upload 5,000 songs into the player where in my iaudio it took me less than 10 MINUTES. And once you transfer all your music it doesn't allow you to transfer the songs to a new computer (I gave away my old - but still relatively new flat screen computer and found out I could not transfer songs from the device to my new one). Horrible service as well. Website very inconsistent and software crashes ALL the time. Don't say you weren't warned. Not worth it, no matter how sleek the player looks (and it is beautiful to watch and to hold). There is nothing worse. For an entire week I couldn't download sonicstage, and I was following all of the directions. Please, stay away, far far away. They should really be ashamed of themselves for releasing such horrible software.
I purchased these 2-way radios because of the reasonable price and numerous features. I tested them by giving one to my seven year old at a party 1.7 miles from our house. It was easy to find a clear frequency with all the subchannels. The VOX feature made them easy for her to use. (Sometimes younger children have trouble remembering to hold or let go of the talk button.) I was able to lock in the channel we were on, so it could not accidentally be changed. I also really like that the radios are water resistant because I will not have to worry about them getting wet if it should start to rain. This is a great set of radios.
Then again though, the cost to fix a Mac mini without it is astronomical. I GUARENTEE that ANY repair you need will wind up costing significantly more.The simple fact that this unit is as small and compact as it is makes it extremely difficult and pricey to work on. You'd be doing yourself a favor to pick this up and let Apple take care of it.The REAL value here is that AppleCare also covers any questions you might have regarding the software that's included on the unit (OS X, iLife, etc). That's an invaluable service on a unit that was designed to switch people over from a windows based system.
This review is for the updated model, IC-510012-S2 that has replaced IC-510012. Turned off "on board sound" in bios (this must be done). Installed board. Power up computer. Put in CD. Run Set up. Plug in speakers (non-powered, will switch to powered later). Using just 2 speakers. DONE!! Worked first time. For a $16 board this is more then I expected. The software controls are top notch for a board this price. Multi band equalizer has user configurations or several custom modes. Room environment has 3 settings. A little adjusting and I'm set. 10 times better then my on board sound. This went in a new computer with Windows 7.
Lost my original & Amazon had the best price! Found my old one after this one was delivered, now I have a spare.
Very happy with this card for my 10 mega-pixel Panasonic camera as well as the 2gb 150x Transcend card too. Thememstore shipped quick, as promised, thanks.
I believe I already sent in a response. I have not used it except to try it out and it worked fine.
Abosolutely Amazing...I was skeptical at first but this pen really does what it says. Very useful for studying. This pen is very user friendly and easy to set-up. You won't be disappointed. A must have for anyone who likes taking down notes.
BOUGHT THIS CAMERA FOR MY DAUGHTER. SHE REALLY ENJOYS IT. SIMPLE TO USE AND THE QUALITY OF PICTURES IS GREAT.
I purchased this item a few days ago . When I tried to get it work, it did not work at all. Not at all.The player does not use common AA or AAA batteries, but instead has permanently-attached rechargeable battery. In my case, there was a problem with the battery inside (I called Samsung Customer Service and found this out after going through their instructions and such). The battery did not get charged at all, so it was completely unusable.I hope Samsung gives more attention to product details for future products...If you are looking for some other decent MP3 players, check out "Samsung YP-30S 64 MB Digital Audio Player and Voice Recorder." I used the model about three years ago, and it is very durable, resistant to scratches and shocks, as it is made of metal cover. Very high durability.iRiver's iFP models are awesome as well, but it has somewhat less durability, as it is made of plastic. You can drop it multiple times and it will still be ok, however. Computer software-wise, iRiver is the best - it's got the easiest program to use.
A few months ago I started to Upgrade my camera gear but like most of us my funds do not allow me to buy the #1 Grade gear. So I started looking at 3ed party gear; my instructor at the school I'm taking for Photography says not to buy 3ed Party but only First Class Stuff from Nikon "you see I shot Nikon and the camera I up-graded to was REFURBISHED Nikon D7000. But I found a guy on YouTube that gave product reviews on Tamron Lens and that sparked my interest. I had thought about buying Sigma Lens,but they started to go up in price since more people started to buy them. But for me Tamron stuck in my brain and I'm glad they did. This was my first Tamron lens and even though it's not pro grade it's still a Great Lens. One thing that impressed me before I even bought the lens was the fact of it[s ability to Fully Function on a Full Frame camera instead of losing Picture Quality. I have not used it on a full frame due to not owning one yet LOL but when I took the lens out of the box I was surprised at the size and at the quality of its build.When I put this lens on my D7000 I couldn't believe how much better it was than my 50-200mm f/4-5.6 Nikon lens "that died" I'm still in Morning boo hoo boo hoo LOL. The Tamron takes far clearer Photo's and the BoKa is "Creamy" as they say "I need to come up with a Man's word for that Creamy sounds a little Funny! I am no expert but I plan to be one someday soon, I'm 54 and starting life over after cancer, but I've learned from my Mother that you never give up even when things look their worse. What that has to do with lens "Nothing" LOL but maybe it will help someone who's having to start life over also. Not having money to buy First Class lens does not stop a person from being what the want to be come, I want to be a Photographer and Tamron lens, with their great quality and lower prices are helping me do so. As "Forest Gump" would say "That's all I got to say about that".
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.
An earlier posting was incorrect by stating that the user will pay more for this printer because it has a separate toner cartridge and drum. The fact of the matter is that some printers have intergrated the toner and drum and others have two separate units. If you calculate the cost of this printer over 20k pages you will find it is much cheaper to operate than most of the competition regardless of the separate drum. Just because the drum is separate doesn't mean it's more expensive to operate. The bottom line is that a "careful shopper" should look at the initial cost and the ongoing cost of each printer and compare them for the best value.
I found these speakers while looking for some speakers to compliment my Saitek 2 Illuminated keyboard. The speakers they replaced were some old Vaio speakers from my old computer. The speakers themselves look cool, and the sound they produce is decent when compared to my older computer speakers. the sub is on the boomy/bloomy side. I had an Altec xa3001 before, and I think that that sub sounded a bit better. For the fun stuff. In a dark room, these speakers do exactly what you want them to do...Glow, the multicolor effect is cool, the "beat" detect olny kicks in at high volume. Specs are:Satellite: 6 watts RMSSub 17 watts RMS40 hz-20khz
Even after being careful with this DVD player it stopped working after only a few months. It started with the cigarette adapter going then the unit itself would smell funny and over heat! It finally stopped working all together.Haven't heard back from the warranty department yet.
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.
I think these are intended to be single-use rain covers, but i've managed to use my first one quite a few times before it started ripping. It works great. Just slide off the eye cup, insert your camera into the bag, line the small hole in the back up with the viewfinder, slide the hole in the bag over the rails for the eye cup, and then slide the eye cup back on. In my opinion, if you use a lens hood and then cinch the drawstrings on the bag around the hood it works absolutely fabulously. I'm nowhere near as reluctant to shoot in the rain now. Got some great photos in the Columbia River Gorge and Portland area during a number of rainy days. Great product!
This is the only brand that has successfully burned DL DVDs for me. I have generated them successfully in DVD Studio Pro, Nero and Alcohol_120%. All (and I do mean ALL) other brands of DVD DL media have failed me time and time again. I had thought it was my drive, but figured I'd try the Verbatim brand before trying a new drive. I'm glad I did! Every burn has worked since the switch!For what it's worth, my media stack was made in Singapore.
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.
When I buy these I generally get them for $3 each and buy them five at a time. They last a few months and then die. The weakness is the connection of the wire to the headset. It is weak and eventually fails. But they work fine until they fail.
If you are thinking about getting these, don't, because they cannot be beat in this price range. When doing research I kept going back to these and the Ultimate Ears super fi 5 pros but ultimately went with these because of the smaller size and supposed more comfortable feel. I am glad I went with these because they are 1. cheaper 2. newer 3. Don't look like frankenstein headphones like UE 4. have a better fit kit.The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is because I have a hard time finding the right volume with my mp3 player which falls between volume 2(too quiet) and volume 3(slightly too loud). But that could just be me. Hope this helps!
product was good and unused. Only packaging was missing and who want that anyway. Otherwise the product was great and met my expectations.
This was a birthday gift for my mother. She couldn't be happier! It takes awesome pictures!! The quality is impeccable.
Son lo mejor que nunca he comprado!!! olvidense de latencias ustedes no se van a dar cuenta de eso, estas memorias en dual channel son bestiales para todo tipo de procesamiento, es mas estoy q me compro un par mas...
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 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.
This device is very simple to use. It comes with the cables to connect two computers in order to share the peripherals. Very pleased thus far!
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 are very nice, with a smooth finish that's not itchy, and good noise reduction. I've used the green ones, orange ones, yellow ones, solid rubber ones of various designs, and these work the best for me. I roll them tight and put them in as far as they'll go (until I can taste 'em!) for the quietest results. Good for working around engines, motorcycling, sleeping in cheap hotels, etc. If you're really into saving money, you can run these through the washer in the pocket of your jeans and they'll come out looking like new. After a couple washes, they don't compress properly, though, so there's a limit.One thing to keep in mind is that they expand faster when they're warm, so if they're warm when you roll them, they'll likely expand before you can get them into your ear, making them difficult to put in and severely limiting their effectiveness.Something else I've found, which applies to other soft foam earplugs as well, is that you can use scissors to cut these down to a shorter length if they tend to fall out while you're sleeping. Just be careful to make sure you can still get a hold of them to pull them out!
Not the greatest sounding speaker system, lacks bass, sounds like a transitor radio. Also very overpriced for this item, very small and simple unit with not allot of options, but seeing not many units like this are available for Sansa they are sticking it to you. If you really want one you must consider the additional sub woofer as an option.
This light works really well in a couple of different applications. Of course there is the obvious one. It does work well for lighting up my computer keyboard in the dark thereby reducing eyestrain. I have a plug charger for my i-pod and the plug happens to be right next to the bed, so it works well for late night reading as well. My only complaint about it is that the weight makes it a little wobbly.
I bought this in May for my birthday and took it out to the coast with my friends and family. We had a really great time with it and it worked well as a starter scope. I'm not sure I would see much reason to upgrade as I'm not much of an enthusiast. Great to settle basic desires. It wasn't too difficult to assemble and I was able to do it in about an hour.
This printer printed the best quality photos I could have imagined. For a few days, test print after test print was great.Once the novelty wore off, I set the printer aside until I needed it, about two weeks later.At that point, the printer was ruined. The print heads were permanently clogged, and no amount of clean cycles, new ink cartridges, and alcohol pads and q-tips could help it.This is absolutely the last Epson I will buy.
I have purchased two of these, and I feel like an idiot. I was told that the new version is supposed to work. BS. I did my homework, checked for compatibility and bought this and a stereo bluetooth device. Both were Bluetooth v1.2, A2DP, and 0000 or 1234 passcode compatible. Neither have worked. I have even tacked down friends with compatible bluetooth devices with no success. I give this 1 stars (because I can't choose 0). Good luck with the companies tech support = voicemail. No reviews = bad product (usually).
My Bluetooth adapter was intended to facilitate synchronization between Nokia handset and PC, using Nokia's PC Suite software.The installation was trouble free. The phone is visible to the PC anywhere within a 30 foot radius.Nokia PC Suite does not play well with McAfee Host Intrusion firewall and IPS. I must manually disable both of these via the McAfee console.
Much has been said about how poorly this lens performs since it is not multi-coated, but that is the least of its problems. The lens I received is very poorly constructed. The glass does not sit tightly within the metal frame; it moves and rattles around. I would never install this on a lens a care about, and I certainly will never consider another Tiffen filter. Fortunately, I did not pay for this filter (it was free with a new Canon lens) and thanks to the reviews I had the good sense to order a more expensive mutli-coated filter at the time I bought my lens. I'll keep this one around in case I ever want to try some type of 'risky' shot where I'm likely to end up damaging the filter.
I agree with all the other reviews of this item. Exactly right for the price. I use it primarily to listed to books on tape that can't be gotten on CD, and it does the job perfectly.
First off, I have to commend Sony for a well designed piece of equipment. Even still, this PDA is not without its flaws:1. It's bigger than the Palm VIIx I had, go figure!2. It is slightly heavier than it looks. Looks can be decieving indeed!3. The CF slot on the bottom only accepts the Sony Wireless LAN card, I would have very much liked to use an IBM Microdrive in this (I know my battery life would suffer, but that's another issue).And the most glaring flaw of all (this is what cost this unit the fifth star)...*Absolutely no* Macintosh support! What's up with that?All that aside, this is hands down the best Palm based PDA out there. Obviously, Palm could stand to learn a few things from Sony.
Flashing lights look like a real alarm. Batteries lasting much longer than expected. Gives peace of mind.
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.
These binoculars are fine for birding but not great. They are a tad too heavy and a tad too big. They also came with a cheesy (i.e. low quality) neck strap and the case came with NO strap at all. Ended up having to knot the strap to keep it from sliding through the tabs on the binoculars. Also, plastic lens protectors are not user friendly. But...the binoculars are still pretty nice -- sturdy, clear, easy to use. And, so far, fog proof.
This is by far the best remote keyboard I've had, and the built-in track-ball mouse makes it so I only have one "remote control" for my computer-based entertainment center. The keyboard has always been responsive, and when it goes to sleep after being idle, just one click wakes the keyboard (and computer if it's in sleep mode) up. The only possible complaint I have so is that something on it is too sensitive, possibly the track-ball, in that if I move the keyboard around before it goes idle, it can wake up the computer I just put to sleep. However, simply putting the keyboard down where I plan to store it before I click on "sleep" fixes that.
UPDATE:After one year of use, the box just stopped working. I called customer service at Terk and they did nothing about it. I will never buy any Terk Products again. I know it was resonable at the time, but in the long run it does not last longer than one year. I would pass on this product and buy a better brand.
The Harmony 1000 is Logitech's answer to some of the more spendy touch-panel programmable remotes. There is a lot to like here, but the Harmony 1000 has a few flaws that keep it from being perfect.Setup of the remote is as easy as the other products in the Harmony line. Setup is done through Logitech's PC or Mac-based setup utility, which is then synced with the remote through a USB cable. The setup software has wizards that take you through the most basic setup functions, but tweaking the settings takes a little bit more effort. Unfortunately, the UI is a bit clunky, and it can be hard to find the commands you're looking for.Once the remote is set up, it generally works pretty well. The touch screen is colorful and responsive. Some may not appreciate the lack of tactile feedback, so if you're accustomed to remotes with hard buttons, the 1000 takes a bit of getting used to. One complaint is that the buttons' hotspots tend to be along the bottom of the button, and sometimes pressing anywhere above the bottom border will activate an adjacent button. Again, this takes a bit of getting used to, but it's pretty intuitive after a while.The two biggest problems with the 1000 are its power and stability. The IR signal is woefully underpowered, and more or less requires a direct line of sight to register with your home theater components. In particular, the unit has a problem powering an Xbox 360 on and off, though it works pretty well for system navigation once the 360 is on.Also, the remote is prone to locking up, requiring removing and replacing the battery to hard reset it. This tends to happen when the remote doesn't seat well in the charging station, and makes intermittent contact with the charging leads. The remote will go to sleep on the station when this happens, but when you try to use it next, the soft buttons don't respond.All in all, the 1000 is a solid product that is just one firmware update from being excellent.
I run a photo studio from my garage and I need equipment that I can rely on; Everything I had heard about the 1200 is true, from the fast USB setup to the excellent twain driver. Scans are fast and accurate. The only drawback that I ran across was the scanner not being compatible with my copy of Windows 2000 RC2, I had to go back to Windows 98. When you conbine the Epson Perfection 1200 and a printer like my Epson stylus photo 750, you will no longer need to go back to Eckerds for reprints.
I heard about speed being a problem and some off-brands not working as expected. In my cannon the speed seems to not be a factor and I can take shots pretty fast.Overall I would recommend this and Amazon and stay away form Ebay for this type of electronics.
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 purchased this micro SD card back in 2007 for my Samsung SCH-U900 &#34;Flip Shot&#34; phone. For the two years I used the phone, I had no problems with the SD card.
I bought this camera for my Daughter. In college she took a photography class. She wanted a camera (digital) that she could manually control. She is very happy with this camera.
I spent about an hour of my life I'll never get back trying to make this HDD work for my laptop with XP. You probably know the drill, plug it in this way, then that, reboot with it plugged in, and without, reboot while singing Christmas carols or facing west ....Only after I wrote LaCie tech support did I learn that this model is formatted for a Mac. Reformatting didn't take long, once they sent me the instructions. Nowhere on the website or setup did they say this. The LaCie support response was that they never claimed that it supported both Mac and PC.On the LaCie website they tell potential buyers of this device you "simply plug it into just about any computer anywhere..." except something as exotic as one running XP.For customer service, I give LaCie an "F"
These are fantastic ear phones for travel. Be aware the sound suppression effect is similar to using ear plugs, so if there's no sound playing you will hear yourself eat, breathe, move about etc.I bought my set four years ago and just now as I was changing the filters I noticed the little plastic end that holds the filter has cracked. It's not the end of the world as the ear pieces go over this part and will hold everything together. I thought I would jump online to see if the price had come down and perhaps just buy a new set. But they're 50% MORE EXPENSIVE! Exact same model. What's that all about?
They sounded bad right out of the box. I figured it'll be Ok for the money I payed for it. But in 3 days they started producing terrible static I couldn't stop.It's hard to expect anything good from 20-dollar speakers. So here are bad parts:Charger dock is useless. Subwoofer produces very muffed and unclean bass. Speakers sound very cheap too. Whoever came up with terrible design idea of permanently attaching charging station to a subwoofer with a wire needs to have his head examined. I needed to move 200-pound table to get it set up.Big, big disappointment. I expected much better product from Logitech.
I purchased this battery as a spare for my JVC Everio camcorder, but it was too large for my camcorder. And no receipt or return policy was provided in the package, there appears to be no way of returning it and getting a refund. I would highly encourage anyone to only purchase this battery if the number on the battery itself matches the information provided by the seller. Because in this case I wasted $15 (between the cost of the battery and the shipping), which was partly my own fault for assuming that as the battery was advertised for Everio camcorders that it would fit, but partly the sellers fault for not providing more information in the listing.I do think if you know for sure that this battery will fit that it's a good buy if you don't mind waiting a week or two to receive it.
I originally had a DG800, which only had HDMI passthru. When I purchased a Blu-Ray player, I decided to upgrade to take advantage of fewer cables. I purchased a DG810, which had upgraded HDMI capability, but alas no audio and the video was a disaster. Called Sony tech support, assuming I had done something wrong. First they said it wouldn't handle my TV, as it had DVI connecter. However, when I pointed out that it worked on 800 and supported per their manuals, they agreed it wasn't the problem with the video Still no audio. Next they insisted it was my cable, that I couldn't use the $80 Monster, but I had to go all the way to the $120 cable. OK, what the heck. Still no audio. Now they pass me to 2nd level support and I go through pretty much the whole sequence again. Solution is send it in and they will fix it, might take a few weeks. That's a non-starter as I just purchased it. So, back to the store I go to do an exchange. Circuit City tells me they are out of 810's and they are being discontinued by Sony. OK, option is to pay another $80 and get the 910. Back home and hook it up. Picture is great. Still no audio. Now I'm really ticked off. Get on the web and find out from non-Sony posting that this is a common problem. One poor guy had to exchange his 4 times, before he got one that worked. Then HDMI audio quit after 6 weeks! This AV reciver provides good sound and works fine if don't use the HDMI inputs for sound and stay away from Sony support, they are either incompetent of dishonest.
Love that the filter housing is made of brass & not aluminum. Machining is excellent, lens coating is the best, & performs great.
I bought this 3 months ago along with the ever so popular Onkyo SR605. All I can say after 3 months of usage is that I could not have spent my money on a better looking and performing system in this price range.The set up was a breeze and the sound quality is superb. You have to realize that as much as the receiver does its part in processing sounds, its the speaker system in the end that delivers them! Buying the right combination of speaker system & receiver is extremely important.I compared Polk, Infinity & HK speaker systems and found that HK in addition to its incredible design and looks, also delivers a superlative listening experience.The only negative I can think of is that the speaker cables are black which makes it difficult to hide along the edges of the carpet!Also suggest buying banana plugs from monoprice.com !Spend a little extra to buy Black Lacquer stands that go well with this HTFS-2B, especially for your rear speakers.
This filter is not ideal for the 17-40 mm canon lens as it hits the original lens when its fully extended. better not buy this.
It works in my computer flash slot, but doesnt work in my pocket pc, bad HD memory
I order the XA2 from Amazon on June 21 and it was shipped by Electronica Direct and arrived on July 3. I replaced a Toshiba A1 which I moved to our summer home. I arrived back from our summer home July 24 and installed the XA2 on July 25. The unit is defective. It freezes about every 20 minutes. I cantacted Electronica Direct through the Amazon web site on July 27. They have informed me that their return policy is from 7 to 14 days depending on the product. I was not aware of this since I ordered the XA2 from the Amazon Web site. Electronica expects me to deal with Toshiba to get the "NEW" unit repaired! I am dealing with Amazon in an attempt to get a working unit or a refund. The bottom line is I have 560 dollars tied up and Amazon is telling me I will get and answer by August 13 on what Amazon will do. BEWARE If you by through Amazon and Amazon ships through one of their Partners you do not know what the partners terms and conditions are. By the way I love my Toshiba A1 and the XA2 is better when it is working.
It is a great game and I love the microphone,too. Me and my sister play all the time.
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 bought this to back up data and its size is perfect. The 120GB capacity is useful for a drive of this size too. Its as fast as I need. I do handle it carefully though as it can scratch easilly
I got this 10 years ago in college, and still use it periodically when I don't want the noise of my air-popper, which I love as well. This item makes fast microwave popcorn without the greasy microwave bag. I get to controll what goes on the popcorn. Just a brilliant little item. must have for college kids.
I received the item in a very short amount of time - good service that way. Unfortunetly for me, the TV only worked some of the time, seemed like it had a short or something - it was electronically challenged! Anyway, Discount Jungle sent me a postage paid return label and are supposedly sending me a new one, and I am hopeful that the new one will work all of the time! I loved it when it worked!
I have never had a problem with mine falling off. I bought a replacement simply because my son put it somewhere in the house and it is a mystery where.I've knocked my camera, bumped it and the cap never falls off. This new one in fact clicks on tighter than the original that came with the camera. Either way, neither falls off. easy to put on and take off quickly too. 10 bucks shipped, not bad.
I'm using this cable between two gigabit switches in two different floors. It allow full bandwidth when copying big files from one pc to another. Good choice at unexpensive price!
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.
Although I saw a few derogatory reviews on this product, I told myself "well, perhaps I should buy this so I can write my OWN derogatory review". One complaint told of the inability of the lamp to illuminate the entire computer keyboard. This is somewhat true. The lamp, however it is positioned, indeed shoots light to a particular area, but the light does spill over to rest of the keyboard. I have an ASUS laptop that has black keys with dark gold lettering and the keys are somewhat hard to see even in the daylight.So, I found the lamp to work very well. And, as the manufacturer says, "90 seconds of battery power per hour of use", which simply means you won't even notice the drain on your battery (unless of course your laptop battery only lasts for 90 seconds and even then the amount the lamp uses with be small). I'm thinking about buying another one for other laptop.
i had to replace my original iPod Shuffle earbuds which were falling apart. and frankly those were a real "pain" in my ear. they were hard & uncomfortable in my ears & when i first had them, they actually bruised my inner ears! i googled for a replacement set of earbuds & came across these highly recommended "v-moda's" much to my surprise, they are absolutely fantastic! i should've replaced my old ones with these loooong time ago. i never knew what i was missing. they are ultra comfortable, with 3 choices (sizes) for these soft earbud covers which are the absolute reasons why they are so comfortable right out of the box. and the sound quality is absolutely amazing! i would recommend these to everyone who wants the ultimate comfort,sound quality & noise-cancelling ability. the last one being one of the qualifications that was very important for my search since i ride the cta blueline to work & wanted a set of earbuds that had the same noise-cancelling feature as did my original iPod did. and as any train-riding person knows, there's a LOT of noise to deal with in that environment. i rate this 5 bells out of 5! and at this price, i'd give it 10 bells out of 5! more bang for the buck!
It works, the z22 fits well, and it has credit card space. However they should made a "men" case, without the mirror so you could have more space for something else, or make it thinner. Kinda hard to press the on/off button.
I bought this specifically to set up a vpn because the netgear routers I have apparently have bugs in the vpn software that have not been fixed. Cisco, one would think, makes a pretty good product. It came with old firmware so I went to their site and downloaded and flashed the latest firmware to start off on the right foot. So, IE won't look at it because it doesn't like the certificate. Firefox and Chrome will log in (after warning) and although you can see and operate the navigation structure, there is no content so you can't do anything with it. Searching for answers to this problem reveals hundreds of angry and frustrated posts about this product - something I should have done before purchasing it. Fortunately I bought it from Amazon so as soon as I finish typing this it gets boxed up and back it goes. The search for a decent small business VPN router continues but it won't be with Cisco that's for sure.
Some reviewers seem to delight in writing negative reviews...but not me! I'd much rather tell everyone about some really cool product being offered at a great price. Unfortunately, that's not the case this time, so I'll be brief.On unpacking this product, the first thing I discovered was that the 'shock mount' springs were missing; more than reason enough to return it...which I did...but hardly reason enough to write a review! Of much greater import here is just how poorly made this stand really is. I guess when Westcott labeled this a 'medium weight' stand, they meant it might support both a Sunpak shoe-mount flash AND a Lumiquest pocket bounce attachment. That is, as long as there isn't much of a breeze! You certainly won't be mounting Alien Bee studio strobes to this thing...well, at least not more than once!So forget this toy! For another $20 you can get the venerable Photoflex LS-2214*, which is a vastly superior product. I've had a couple of them for over 20 years, which I used with heavy White Lightning studio monolights, both indoors and out. And after all this time, they're both still like new, so I'm buying a couple more. To me, "peace of mind" and confidence in a proven product are worth a few bucks more; don't you agree?*Photoflex LS2214 Medium Weight 8ft Stand
The good:. The IS works amazingly well.. The The battery life is good. Pair of alkaline batteries outlived 4 days of yellowstone national park(probably >10 hrs total?).. The visibility is sharp, crisp and bright. (daylight). 30 mm is optimum. Never felt light deprived.. Animal and bird watching (300 to 400 feet max?). The build quality feels good.The bad:. I would have liked some more magnification. maybe 20x ,but then its not the fault of the binoculars.. If you want to see celestial bodies then this is not for you. No astronomy. You will see moon and its craters clearly and thats about it. I would have loved to see a bigger moon, but then its just a 10x.. Pricey. You will feel the pain. But after using it for a while you will know its worth it.If I had the money I would go with canon 18 X 50 IS. Go for extended warranty IS might give future problems.
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
Reset DLL's in the Spool Folder:1. As you turn on the computer start pressing the F8 key to get into the Safe Mode boot menu.2. Choose Safe Mode.3. Choose your Operating System.4. On boot menu choose Administrator.5. When system boots click yes to "Windows is running in safe mode".6. Right click your start button and choose Explorer.7. Find and click on the Windows Folder.8. Find and click on the System32 Folder.9. Find and click on the Spool Folder.10. Find and click on the Drivers Folder.11. Find and click on the W32X86 Folder.12. Find and click on the 3 Folder.13. Located on the right side of screen find the files named Unidrv.DLL and Unidrvui.DLL.14. Highlight both files and rename the two files to Unidrv.old and Unidrvui.old.15. Back on the left hand side of the screen locate the Driver Cache Folder under the Windows Folder.16. Click on the I386 Folder.17. Double click the file named SP2.Cab.18. Locate the files Unidrv.DLL and Unidrvui.DLL.19. Right click on the first file and choose Extract.20. Direct the extraction to the following foldersC:\Windows\System32\Spool\Drivers\W32X86\3 and then click extract the file.21. Repeat Step 20 for the other file
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.
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.
Re; PalmOne P10961U Mini Cradle USBSorry, but it is just a USB PALM cradle. It works, I'm using it and the price was good.
I don't know what everyone is talking about about weak pins. Maybe there not being carefull or got a defective unit but I have never had a problem. No idea how you would break s-video pins when your just pushing them straight in and pulling them straight out.
This charger kit is so versitile, from USB to car, it does it all and more. The retractible cord is really nice. Never will you be untangling cords. We love it!
Pros:- very tiny- light, less than a pack of gum, unobtrusive- works well with external mike, purchased separtely- good life on batteriesCons:- tiny little buttons- internal mike picks up background noise easily- probably want to carry in a hard case, like a small eye glasses case
I bought this tv from CC and had high hope for it. A $350 Sony 27&quot; flat screen? what a steal right?Well.. maybe...if you have a big house or bad hearing..The high pitched noise from the back of the tv is so annoying, i never felt happier turning OFF the tv! its like a better version of nails on blackboard... i have to exchange it to another tv thats not as good graphic wise as the Sony.What a shame, i love everything else about this tv..
After a lot of research on compact cameras I decided to purchase the Fuji F30. The main factors that led me to this camera were 1) the impressive performance in low light conditions, with photos taken at ISP settings of 800 (and to a lesser degree 1600) actually being useable 2) much better performance with red eye than a lot of the competition. The camera has not disappointed. The picture quality is great. I like my colors a little more saturated and there is a setting that allows for the colors to more closely resembles those that you would get with high end fujichrome color slide film. As expected red eye performance is excellent, but you should still expect to get some redness. It is still much better than the demon eyes I have experienced with other compacts. Low light performance (without a flash) was also as expected. One thing to note however is that you really need a tripod to take good pictures sans flash as shaky hands lead to blurring. Overall I am extremely pleased with this camera and would recommend it to anyone.
I just had a run-in with Maxtor. After purchasing their drive, it failed within 6 months. I was then told that I would be charged a MINIMUM of $700. Data recovery, you see, is apparently not covered by the warranty. If you attempt to recover it anywhere else, since they have to open the drive to do it, you're no longer under the warranty.I was then told by them that I should never rely upon one backup unit. THE POINT WAS THAT IT WAS THE BACKUP UNIT! For such an expensive item, I think I deserve more service.
The user above had a great review. I bought this system after researching home theaters for quite some time. I decided on this one because of the price ([...] rebate at the store I purchased this). The receiver does not have an S-Video input, which was a little disappointing since I don't have a HDTV. As the other user noted, this system does not have the ability to adjust the tones, which is shocking. I also found this system very buggy. In fact, I'm returning mine for a new one today. After only 2 weeks of having this, when powering up the system there is a machine grinding noise that only goes away after powering down the system and restarting it. Also, I've noticed a high pitch ring from certain dvds in the receiver (not through the speakers). The remote seems buggy also. You have the option to control the receiver or TV with the remote. At times, it just won't work (no lights display when pressing buttons). You need to reselect either TV or RECEIVER to get it working again. It also is lacking the feature to return to the previous station you were viewing. This system is average at best, if that.
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.
This is a solid cable, it feels hefty, the monitor and supported resolutions are easily detected. The gold ends are a nice touch. Video quality is as good as the shorter manufacturers cables I replaced with this.
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!
With our increasingly wireless world, you don't have to worry about your G4s falling behind. This Airport card is easy to install (instructions can be found in the product manual), fast enough to watch youtube and other simple online videos (things like Hulu are still questionable, though), and affordable.We put one in our 1 GHz iMac G4 PPC (the dome ones with the screen on a stalk) and it consistently outperforms our Toshiba laptop (2.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, running Windows Vista) on our home network.
Beautiful sound, very good for the money. It looks beautiful too. This radio has one minor flaw: It can use the 120V power outlet in the house, which is absolutely unnecessary for me and most other people. This feature not only increases the price, but also the weight and the size of the radio as it has to hold a transformer and the circuit that turns AC to filtered DC power.
Was advertised on Amazon at $244 with a 2-week delay in shipping; I ordered it then. When the price went up to $269, Amazon cancelled my order. It's still available cheaper than this in stores, so scout around. I did, and I love mine. Slightly less-enthused about Amazon.
Perfect for people like my daughter who like to record their favorite shows to watch after work at night. With up to 8 hours on a tape, you can get quite a few shows on one tape (of course I don't recommend recording on slow speeds if you want to keep a quality recording.)A perfect solution for those who don't want the expense of Tivo or similar devices.
This tv is great with awesome picture and sound i highly recommend it to anyone :)
I was diappointed with this item. It is so much easier to use a shoe that is compatible with the sensor instead of using this pouch. Once you calibrate the sensor to the Nike shoe, you have to calibrate it again if you are going to use the sensor case instead. It's a bother having to calibrate it every time you are going to change shoes. I would stick with a Nike shoe. The Air Pegasus is an excellent shoe for long distances.
Great unit(s).Has worked absolutely flawlessly for several years. Replace batteries probably every 6 months or so.Great product at a good price.
This hooks directly into your head unit (if its not Kenwood you need an adapter) and stores either 10 or 20 gigs, depending on the cartridge. It also has voice prompts so that when you scroll through all your music, it talks to you and tells you which cd you're on. You just hook the cartrige to your computer, download your music, and pop the cartridge back into the car unit. It's the easiest was to play MP3s in your car.
I have been waiting to get a GPS for a long time and was debating to get a plug in for my cell phone or buy a GPS unit itself. Finally, I got Garmin Nuvi 360 and I am really happy with it. Garmin knows what they are doing and is a great unit.* Pros- Reads out street names (will really help when driving in downtowns with streets close by)- Play MP3 audio- Bluetooth* Cons- None noticied so farLet me tell you why I think this is good -After waiting and debating for a GPS, finally I bought Megallan before going on a trip to Wisonsin. I was not really happy with it and had issues while setting it up and was shutting down on me. It could be just that unit. Next day morning, I returned and got a harmon Kardon before hitting the road. I used it to my trip and I am not impressed with it. They really have old data and sometimes it tells you to merge on to highways from no where. I should say I was lost while GPS was onboard. Anyways, then I went and got Garmin and worked like a charm :)
This is my second Canon digital elph camera. Both were great cameras. Recently upgraded to the S500. About 6 months later I get the dreaded E18 error. I searched the Internet and found numerous people having problems. When I determined the problem to be the lens not fully extending I decided to give it a tug. It clicked and the camera came on, ready to take pictures. Turning it off and on produced the E18 again. While turning it on I gave it a nice little bump on the side (where the USB connector is) and the lens popped out on its own. No problems since.Its a nice compact and light camera and takes great photos and videos. Only complaint (other than E18) is the limit of 30-second videos on 640x480 mode. I've got a 512MB compact flash card, I should be able to take as much footage as I have memory in one take.
I have tried a wide range of headphones over the past year in an effort to find some that I can live with when running (I clock 20-30 miles a week), using an elliptical trainer, and/or weight lifting (10+ h a week). I wear eye glasses and have had a hard time with ear buds (either too large for my ears or too small and ill fitting so they fall out) or traditional over-the-head headphones (slide off when running). I found out about the Sony MDR-J10 headphones through the reviews posted here on Amazon and decided to give them a try.I won't tell you that these are going to give you awesome sound. The sound is tinny as other reviewers have already noted so if you want true symphonic sound keep on looking. However, if you want a set of headphones that fit, won't hurt your ears (either inside or outside) even if you wear them for hours, and won't fall off your head, these are the headphones for you! Well worth the $10 investment.Update: I have now used these headphones for about six months. They have really stood up well to daily use. Best investment I ever made in headphones!
I purchased the previous model M80v 3 times as I wore it out with daily use 10 hr a day @ work they lasted about 1 1/2 years to 3. This is honestly a piece of crap! I am working at the same office & same area. Many of my radio channels don't come in & some of the TV channels aren't clear; before all TV channels were crystal clear & only a few of my radio channels didn't come in clearly. While walking on the street the same, most of my radio or Tv channels come through with static. I went online with Sony, the help was truly poor, go to this website & do this ... didn't work. The small changes like 1 AAA battery instead of 2 may be part of the problem. A friend purchased it also & sent it back. I'm hoping Sony will change this Walkman up quickly. Again please don't waste your $$ on this version it's Sony's worst Walkman.
Wireless technology has allowed me to easily access the Internet at home, my office, and a local cafe. When I drive out of town and need to check e-mail, I can often find a free &quot;hot spot&quot; where I can get my mail.The Linksys product has proven easy to install and configure. I've used it for both cable modem and ADSL services. With ADSL, the unit automatically dials, so you don't need any &quot;dialer&quot; software on your PC.Should you get this model, or the faster &quot;G&quot; version? Although the &quot;G&quot; wireless standard is faster, the 11 Megabit speed offered by this &quot;B&quot; router is 5 to 10 times faster than a cable modem or ADSL Interent connection - a &quot;G&quot; router won't make your Internet connection faster. The higher speed will only help when transferring large files locally.As far as security, cable modem technology and the Internet itself are insecure networks. The best way to secure yourself is to ensure that you don't share any files on your home computers, except while briefly copying files. Secondly, firewall software such as ZoneAlarm can further block intrusions. Many home users, including myself, leave the encryption features turned off, so that others can easily share the Internet connection.Overall, this product ROCKS, and has made computing far more versatile and convenient for me.
I'm an amateur and all I can say about this camera is that &quot;I love it&quot;, couldn't ask for a better piece of equipment. Intuitive and easy to operate. I bought filters and love the results of my images even more. True high noise at ISO 200/400, tough to get quick response on the action shots, but that's about it, this camera delivers alot of performance and quality photos. Worth every penny paid! I'm glad I waited for this one!
Buy the sunpak brand filters. Tiffen filters will not fully tighten down on my Canon xsi.
I bought a 25 pack of Ridata DVD+R media for my DVD+R/RW drive. I tried to record two discs and created two coasters. The same content was written without any problems on to a (even cheaper)Yamakawa DVD+R media and on to a TDK DVD+R media with out any problem. I have a HP 200j DVD writer built in on my HP PC. This is the first time ever I was unsuccessful in creating a copy because of the DVD media. I don't know if it is a comaptibily. I am afraid I am going to create 25 coasters for use all around the house.
i ordered this item from a month ago never got it people dont buy anything from them its a rip off amazon please cancell these people from ur site
It's a nice producto, almost perfect for my camera. I'd only change the size, a little bigger to keep the cable.But I'm happy with it.
Not a good value since the gummy part that holds the keeper to the cap is only good for about three weeks. If you own a Nikon you know this won't work since the lens caps for this camera can behave like they belong in a space program. If you do not get them right on the camera they can pop off and launch themselves into the stratosphere. I almost took out a friends eye with one of the lens caps. Please NIkon put a little hole someplace on the lens so we can attach our leashes.
Bought this for use on my kayak. Works awesome as a depth finder. It's not a high end model but for the price, it's hard to beat. I recommend getting some rechargeable batteries for it too. I do wish the cord was not so long though.
This was perfect for my b&w 13lb rear speakers.. very adjustable, solid, sturdy, and mount well to my plaster board ceiling with appropriate anchors.
After a little over a year, my PEG-TJ27 is useless. I had to return it to SONY support within 2 months due to screen issues...and that alone was a nightmare trying to get it fixed. The latest is my battery died and I cannot recharge it. I plug it into the cables, and it comes on for about 10 seconds then shuts down and the recharge light is off...will not recharge...so if you are considering purchasing this (or any SONY PDA for that matter) I suggest you run the other way...
I Agree with "Great Prints", PictureMate produces top quality prints at about half the price of its competitors. Look at the price of the refill packs for the competition and pay attention to the number of prints per box, you will find that they cost between 50 and 60 cents per prints. That is where your true cost, and true savings accrue. PictureMate is 29 cents per print. The quality, as always from Epson is Outstanding. One thing that I noticed is that the default setting causes a photo to print in 8 to 9 minutes. If you go into the Print Settings and uncheck the "Enhance Fine Details" Checkbox, the PictureMate will produce a fantastic, beautiful, and durable print in about 2 to 3 minutes, which is acceptable.In response to another reviewer about selecting prints, I agree that it is not easy to select prints when printing from card, I either remember the number or you can use most cameras to mark images for printing in camera. I too print from computer and this is definitely the way to go.
I mostly use this for my Ipod at work. It is user friendly and I like the design as it does not take up a lot of space on my desk. For the money, I do think the buttons on top could be a little sturdier. Radio reception is not the best. For the size of the product the sound quality is pretty good. I like it, but if I were to buy something else like this, I probably would do a little more shopping around. I think you could do better for the money.
I ended up buying four of these MP3 players. I originally bought them for my children for Christmas. Then my husband said he would be interested in one, so I bought him one also. They were all so happy with them that my husband suggested I get one for myself and I did. We all really like them. I love the fact that I don't have to carry around all the cds anymore and once I got used to how it works I just love it. My version even though they say they are the same thing are different than the other three but either way we like all the features they have.
Excellent case camera on hold so long that I eventually cancelled Anyone want a great case??
I used this camera on a 408 mile hike from Lake Tahoe to Mt Whitney and all my pictures turned out great. On top of that, I passed 2 other people who were unrelated who both claimed to have dropped their Olympus Stylus into streams. They both said that the camera continued working even after being submerged in water briefly.In addition, when I arrived on the summit of Whitney, there were two professional photographers up there who had carried like 50lbs of photography gear. They both said that they owned Olympus Stylus cameras for carrying in their cars and spur-of-the-moment occasions. They said they chose that camera because of the good optics that Olympus makes.We have retired our stylus in favor of a new Olympus Camedia 3040 zoom, but we still use the Stylus when we need two cameras. It still takes good pics.
I've had my TravelDrive for about a year and a half and it has worked well so far. I've had only occassional problems with it. Three or four times it has said that it "cannot be removed at this time" and the built-in software doesn't work to remove it. In that case, I just wait until I shut down the computer and when the power to the TravelDrive is out I take it out. Other than that, it has been good to me.
Have owned this one for 2 years now. It is my main computer.Pros:-Great display, But (see Cons)-Very Good Wireless Antenna Reception-ReliableCons:-Graphics not as strong as I had hoped. I tried playing "Republic Commandos" and "Call of Duty 2". Both were very choppy and slow on this laptop, even with everything shut down. I wasn't expecting it to be a "killer" gaming rig, but I thought with a P4 HT, Radeon 9000, and 1+GHz Ram - it would do a better job.-Poor Battery life, well under 2 hours. Haven't watched a movie totally on battery power yet, but will need an extra battery.-No Bluetooth. I would rather have it built-in than occupy the ONE PCMCIA slot all the time. I have a Palm T/X and that's how I sync.-Only one PCMCIA slot.-Only allows 1 Gig of Ram.Overall, I am happy with it. But next laptop, I'll look at the graphics a little harder (I didn't have a lot of time to research before buying this one).
These are a good pair of ear buds, and for the price they are great. They sound just as good as my $100 Sony's which ended up falling apart. Don't know about the durability yet seeing how I just got them, but they sound terrific.
All around great scanner. It's super thin and small and because it's USB bus powered there's only one cable. Scan quality is quite good, though the scans could be a little faster...speed is only average compared to other scanners I've used in the price range. Drivers work fine with Mac OS X 10.2.The thing I like best, though, is the LED illumination. No bulky flourescent lamp that has to turn on and off and can burn out. Very sweet.
I love to play Halo on this thing, the quality of the video is almost as good as my 50 inch LCD, but with the convenience of being able to play much larger sized video!Also, very lightweight, small and portable therefore making it very practical for presentations when I'm on the road.
I have not had a chance to use it yet. The first one received had a rattle in it so it was exchanged for another. This process went very well except I am out the postage for the return. Like I stated, I have not hooked the second one up yet.Thank you
DVD players should last a few years at least. With light usage (3-4 times per week at most) this Toshiba died after less than a year. I am so annoyed that I have to go through the warranty process for such a cheap piece of merchandise. Getting "bad" disc, tried unplugging and reset and got another 1 hour play out of it, now nothing again and it won't reset. Thanks for the landfill, Toshiba.
After few months, the USB cable stopped working because its cheap quality. Dont buy it as its not durable.
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.
I use this in my DELL X1 as external storage for my music and it works perfectly. No complaints here.
You dont have to be a Professional photographer to take advantage of this great product .. A must have for SLR User ! The bracket is well constructed. My opinion its will protect your camera in case you bang or brop the camera by mistake ... less damage then not having it .. your flash with be Accessible in two direction . its one of a kind ! no one makes it but " The Reporter " price is fixed for years showing that its a ONE OF A KIND ! Edgar "Latin Lenz "
The Panasonic Palm-corder series are all excellent values. I looked into various models and chose the PV-L550 because it is affordable and has the LCD display (with a built in speaker). At first I didn't think I'd need the LCD display, but now I love it! This model comes with a 2 hour battery, recharger, VHS adapter/playpack and shoulder strap. The lower models don't have the LCD display but do have a color viewfinder and the higher cost models have larger LCD displays, remote controls and other neat bells and whistles. The playback both on LCD display and the the TV are very clear. The motion sensor came in handy when I wanted to see which dog was causing havoc in the living room. The prices on all the models vary greatly from store to store and from website to website, so do some serious cost comparison before purchasing. The price variation I saw was over $100! I also purchased an extra 3 hour battery directly from Panasonic.com because I video tape a lot of weekend sports activities and often don't have time to recharge the battery. Overall, a great value!
So I'm not a data speed mocha latte wired places to go meetings to keep expenses to track corporate techno junkie. I am however your average over-stressed over-committed everyday person and I really like my new Neo (Red! So cool). Admittedly I'm getting to know it slowly but everything I've seen so far pleases me with only minor considerations. I intend to use this to keep me from missing appointments and events so the feature I wanted most was an audible reminder to keep me on track. This wasn't available on other similarly priced PDA's. I needed a better way to keep all my personal contacts in one neat place so I'd rather that the address entry page didn't list business pertinent entries first but it's not that big a minus. Graffiti ability is great and only took minor adjustments in my writing style, besides there's an on screen keyboard that covers everything you might want to type. At first I didn't think the expenses app would be a big hitter but now I see it will be helpful in tracking my antique glass purchases and since I buy all my elder mother's meds this will help for insurance purposes. The touch screen is much easier to use than I'd imagined and the buttons are placed to make manuevering thoughout the system very easy. I feel very satisfied with the quality and versatility of this product and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't necessisarily need business applications....
I don't know what the negative reviews are talking about! My receiver is connected to my Motorola DVR HD box via HDMI, PS3 via HDMI, and then output to my Sony Bravia LCD (setup was easy and 5 punches on the provided remote). I have sound coming out of my surround sound speakers and my speakers on my TV, not sure why others are having problems with this. It is definatly a Sony! My JBL floorstanding speakers sound great and can't wait to finish my system off with the rest of my surround sound speakers in the future.
It took about 10 minutes to assemble. No need to read the instructions, it's pretty obvious. It functions perfectly for DVDs as I am using it for, and you do have one shelf left over if you store all DVDs on it. If you store CDs, then you will have room for the final shelf. No problems with shelves sliding down, and no wobbling. Excellent shelving for DVDs.
This battery is got to cause more frustration than anything. IMPORTANT to find a battery that will be good for the day not just for less than 40 pictures, thats if your taking them in a row. Shop around for something better if you want to live a little longer.
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....
You can't beat this affordable mic. It's not the best sounding mic on the market for vocals, but it works on all types of musical instruments, such as amps, drums, horns, etc. And most importantly, it can take a lot of punishment on the road or the stage from dampness or being accidentally dropped.
I've been an XM fan for almost two years now, starting with a Delphi unit hooked up to my home stereo, which was later transferred to a Belkin boombox for bedroom use after I received a Polk Isonic standalone unit for Christmas to use in our living room. Both units are used daily without problems.The only thing remaining was to have some sort of portable unit I might use on my daily walks. I purchased a Pioneer Inno (thru Amazon) two or three weeks ago and I'm absolutely delighted with it.First, a caveat...You will find reception a bit "quirky" in that the signal will drop in and out at various times without a clear reason for it. I live in a metropolitan area, and there are terrestrial repeaters about, so if anything my experience should be better than someone who lives in less populated areas, I believe. Don't purchase this expecting the signal to be as accessible as any local radio station. I attribute this to the nature of satellite radio, not to any shortcoming of the Inno. It was frustrating at first, but I got the hang of routing my walking path in such a way that the signal was usually available (avoiding tree-lined sidewalks, for example).Having said that, I believe the Inno is on a par with the Ipod as an example of superb consumer technology. The unit has a wonderfully solid "feel" and sound that is every bit as good as I hoped it would be.The ability to record XM channels or songs and listen back anytime you want is marvelous. I cannot tell from the sound that I am listening to a recording and not a "live" XM signal. Recording my favorite music channel for a couple hours every night while the unit is charging allows me to play it back anytime I wish through the day no matter where I'm located (in that respect, it IS possible to listen to XM around the house any time you wish, as long as you have it recorded in advance--and this is a piece of cake. Just set it to record Channel xx every night from 2 to 5 AM and you're all set).The screen interface is beautiful, and the outstanding documentation allows you to use the unit in all its functions immediately once it is fully charged. I wish Polk Isonic had spent some time studying the Pioneer documentation to learn how to write a lucid, easy-to-follow user manual. It is as good as any I've seen for any consumer electronic device.I spent another $22 or so for a Belkin armband holder for the unit, and I'm glad I did. It happens that I don't strap it to my arm very often because I'm always changing channels and moving the unit around for better reception, but the armband serves as a very convenient handle for the unit.Congratulations to Pioneer for engineering a wonderfully solid unit that does everything it should. If I had to give up two of my XM receivers and keep just one, the Inno would be the one I'd keep.
I'm replacing a mid-range pair from another major manufacturer. Absolutely no comparison! And the price from Amazon made this binocular a real bargain. Thank you.
I have an 80 gig Ipod and I used this product for the last few months. The armband worked pretty well, especially compared with most of the crappy (and more expensive) products that seem to be all that is available for those of us with larger ipods. I have no complaints except that after many weeks of running long distance with it, the velcro band broke off flinging my lovely ipod into the road. I wish I had broken it doing bicep curls or something so I could at least feel like a badarse. That being said, it is very functional and is so darn cheap that I am ordering another one.
DVD-U9 plugs right into the eeepc 701's power button; it extends the 701's two hours to at least six hours of video watching and/or computing.
Highly recommand Parts Express!!! I order the cable by using a normal mail which should take 5 days, but Parts Express only use 3 days to delivery. Product is a Belkin Made, Cat 6, packed in an nice and clean official hard plastic Belkin packaging with the wing flaps on each side of the connector tab, 50FT Cable just like described!!!The cable is thicker than normal cat 5 cable, and it had a better anti-fold capability. I did the real test. If you use door to crush both cable. The normal cat 5 cable will have an obvious unrecovered sign on the plastic tegmen. And this will make the cable turn into half size at the folded part than other part. The first time this situation happens, I am really scared if it will broke the cable(fortunately, not). The folded part will turn loose like almost disconnected.Accidently, the same situation happened again on this Belkin cat 6 cable. But this time, to my surprise, it almost did nothing on the cable, no folded sign, no turning thinner, no turning loose!!!!!!!!!!!!!(No need to risk doing this test by yourself again, after all, cable is used to transfer data but not folded by door.....)Clearly, Belkin use a better material for its plastic tegmen and makes the cable stronger also better quality than other product!!!!!!!!I also bought the same thing from another seller, but they sent me wrong cheaper product, very disappointed. So, Choose Parts Express!!!
After much research, we decided to purchase the Samsung HL-S5687W. We are so glad we did. The picture quality is amazing. We did not purchase the HD cable, and instead have just been using our old S-Video cable, and see no decrease in the quality from doing so. Our over-all experience with Amazon was great as well. The tv was delivered on-time with absolutely no problems at all.
I've had this baby for 3 years, 3 years of heavy-duty gaming. I spilled coffee, tea and beer on it, mashed the ASDW keys and the spacebar to the pulp but they still work! Soft to type and very quiet. The 3-phase backlight was something revolutionary when it just came out, now just about everybody does it. The only reason why I'm retiring it now is I got myself a new gaming rig with programmable Saitek Cyborg keyboard and I love it too!
For the price I was skeptical if this would be a good product or not. But it was easy to plug in and unplug and the picture was great, not problems at all. I saw other 6 feet coaxial cables in stores for 10 bucks so I'm glad I got this instead. Good product, I'm very happy with it.
This filter is cheap compare to the name branded, but it does the work, I didn't expected profesional quality, but I am not a profesional, so if you want profesional results go for the ones that cost $100+.
This works fine in my wife's car, not so well in mine. It was a good buy, so she can keep her phone charged.
The Escort Passport GT2 is a powerful tool and a fun toy, especially considering it's low price and ease of use. It is useful for analyzing vehicle performance as well as honing your driving skills. It has lot's of display modes to show G forces as well as 0-60 times and more. You just suction cup it to the windshield, plug it into the cig lighter and go.
This unit I picked up after I sold my Samsung R120. Because it was not a household-name brand like Sony, Pioneer, etc. you would think that it's not as good as the others. If you think that, you'd be pleasantly surprised.While this unit doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a more expensive recorder, it will accept all different formats of DVD, from the +-R, +-RW, or the Dual Layer +R discs. If you have a choice in formats, go for the +RW. For one, the unit will allow you to erase certain titles that you recorded (which is good if you're recording TV shows) and reuse the disc space later with the +RW..... and you don't need to finalize the +RW discs so once you're done recording, just hit Eject and pop it in your portable DVD player.It has no front display on it and it's white, so it may clash with your entertainment setup, but it makes up for it in terms of usability. It has VCR +, which is OK for one time recordings. Divx playback is also a big plus and it supports Divx On-Demand.The sound-sync is also fairly good. It drifts only slightly but it's not as out-of-sync as some DVD recorders out there.All in all, I'd highly recommend this model for those who are looking for a simple DVD recorder to quickly record shows on from a Tivo or from CableTV. It's small, compact, and while the user interface looks a little dated, it gives you enough options and is easy to navigate through that most people won't even need to use the manual to get started.
I use Extreme III SD card with CANON S5IS. For me it works very well. It is a little faster than a regular SD when shooting, but definetelly VERY fast when downloading on PC. It transferes hundreds of pics (standard resolution) in seconds. It is a good product. Maybe overpriced for some, but it was worth it for me.
The hub works fine, the only problem is a very high pitch ringing noise coming from the unit constantly!!! I can't use the hub due to the mind numbing noise. Very disappointed because the design was very appealing and it works well.
I first saw these cd holders on one of those organization shows on television, but looked for them in vain in office supply stores. They are so much nicer than the soft (cloth)cd albums because they can be placed on a shelf within easy reach. The three separate albums are great for separating music by genre - no more flipping through a huge cd album to look for your favorites. Plus the whole thing is really nice quality. The case that holds the three albums is leather-like in look and very sturdy. A great buy.
This is a junky looking unit, from a design standpoint and it has an awful smell.Their tech support said the product and the software is "Mac-compatible" but it will not work with a standalone Mac (at least the auto shutdown software will not work).Mac users be warned.(Edit) - it should be pointed out that the hardware DOES work with Mac, but the more advanced software management tools that are sold as a feature of the device require a PC with different software installed on the same Network. You CAN use the OSX built-in UPS management software, but not the software that automatically closes programs, etc. But it DOES smell terrible, compared to the device I bought as a replacement.
i dont know what got into me, that I actually looked up this relic from Jurrasic Age... i have had this drive and its faster Zip Plus 100 for ages now. i acquired the first of them 12 or so years ago, before the USB ever was an option. haven't really used them much the last 5 or so years, but still have them. i know that a 100MB is nothing now a days, when everything is in TetraBytes and so, but back then, given the capasity of my laptop was merely 500 MB, take away the space for OS and MSOffice, not really much to work on. thats why I loved these drives. Plus the fact that I was doing My Bach.Comp.Engr in those days, and worked with computers all over the place, the portability was outstanding. pLUG and Play... from one machine to an other to an other. well till the USB took over the place of the Parallel port, which is not any longer a 'Standard' but an 'Optional' assessory.but still, out of sentimental reasons I guess ..... I still have them, and a currently trying to figure a way to hook it up to my domestic network.and by the way, as I was loking at some of the old reviews, i notice people mention the 120mb SuperDisk, that was to take over the place of the regular 3.5" floppy disk.... i have one of those drives too, but never really got to use it cuz of the incompatibility ....
I just purchased this player and I have to say that I love it. The sound is excellent, the battery life is excellent, the fact that the battery is replacable is excellent, and finally the price, $200 cheaper than the 40gb Ipod, is excellent. The only thing the Ipod has over the Nomad is the style, size, and ease of use. The Nomad is not ugly, it is not that big, it comfortably fits in my pocet, or heavy, and the controls are not hard to get used to. So far I have no complaints and I recommend this to anyone who wants quality over appearance, also anyone who wants a harddrive based mp3 player and wants to pay next to nothing. I only have one question, when I add tracks to my Nomad, via Nomad Explorer, they are automatically put in alphebetical order, rather than album order. Is this possible to fix, if so how, if not does Notmad Explorer from Red Chair Software do this? I would like album order for my live albums and was just wondering. Thank you very much, and go out and get yourself a Nomad!
This item stopped working within 3 days. I sent it back, but Beach Camera could not guarantee my money back. I got some San Disk Extreme 3 8GB cards instead. I would not bother with this, though the price is right, according to the reviews, it has about a 20% chance of failure, and nonrecovery of photos. The SanDisk cards come with a lifetime warrenty and recovery software. Just spend a little extra and get the good cards.
I have been meaning to get a tripod for a long time. As I was about to place my order, I decided that then was the time to get one. I was on a budget with Xmas shopping, so I decided to get this $2.75 mini tripod. All I needed was a tripod to sit on my desk, but I wasn't so sure how such a cheap product would be. It arrived in the mail earlier today, and I'm glad I chose this one.This mini tripod has no crappy feeling materials or sharp edges. I like that it has a little bit of rubber around the top of the mount where the tripod touches your camera. The feet grip well to my wooden desk. The legs bend out and back to their original position easily. It has a nifty clip for your pocket or case. I was surprised about how easy it is to attach and detach from my camera. I like its compact size, and I don't know why people have complained about that in the reviews when the dimensions are listed in the description. This tripod is stable with my Canon PowerShot. I consider this tripod almost perfect. The only thing that bothers me is that it smells like a hardware store. At least it serves its purpose well, at an excellent price.
This was worth every penny almost 2 years now and these speakers still run brand new. I use this system in conjunction with a HK AVR 354 and I have to tell you any time I watch Blu Ray movie with TrueHD audio I'm still amazed by the sound quality til this day. Although larger speakers are always better for audio systems, but the set of speakers these come with outperform most speakers in the market today(within the same dimensions). The subwoofer is excellent it keeps most the the low frequencies within the room.
I found this product very easy to setup and easily installed. For the money I couldn't find anything that came as close. My only complaint is the lack of manual support for advanced features and the fact that it did not come with a CAT5 cable.
Loved the way these looked so I bought two of these mice--one to keep next to the laptop in the kitchen and the other to put next to the desktop for times when I brought the laptop in the office. After 6 months of not very heavy use, Mouse #1 committed suicide. Mouse #2 works sporadically with connection issues whether with my sony laptop or imac. Now I think this is a very overpriced gadgety product. Plain vanilla travel mice and cordless types work fine and are more comfortable to hold onto. Although sleek and showy, this mouse hurts the hand if you are a power user doing work. There is more cramping than with a curved top and sides standard type mouse.
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.
The skin fits well and both chargers work perfectly (so far!) Also, I was impressed with their extremely fast shipping. I ordered it on Friday and had it by Tuesday, with Monday being a postal holiday! Wow! The skin is more flexible than I expected, but it stays in place nicely while allowing all the controls to be used normally. The belt clip is a little weird, but I probably won't use it anyway. I really like not having to carry the Vision:M's dongle around to charge it, now I can leave the dongle with it's USB cable and not worry about losing it. An excellent deal!
I'm very happy with this cable - came in a labeled zip-top baggie, and is very heavy and secure feeling. Connectors are secure and the anti-snag bits are much less intrusive than the "cover-all"/bubble kind that are on other cables. These don't make the release button any harder to push than without.
my five year old loves it and has been playing it every day since we got it.it's not too loud.We hooked it up to an amplifier and it was louder althoughthe sound quality was still just ok. One little plastic tab broke off the lidthe first day but it still works fine and stays on. We LoVE it.
Since I still have a single HP 97 color ink cartridge yet unused, I bought the single pack HP 96 black ink cartridge as a spare as I always keep a spare on hand. I usually buy the twin pack from Amazon and never experienced any problem with HP products. No complaint from me whatsoever. Thank you for providing great service.
I guess you get what you pay for. These discs are THE MOST prone to scratch that I have ever seen. Print lightscribe well, but good luck keeping you data readable.
Let me start by saying that I was originally overwhelmed by the number of digital voice recorders and the different features. As I began to study the market I soon realized that selecting the right recorder would not be easy. I eventually developed a list of the top features that I wanted in a recorder.The most important feature was that the recorder must be compatible with Dragon Naturally Speaking. Fortunately, many of the Olympus recorders are not only compatible but excel in that area. The WS-331 has not yet been certified by Nuance (the maker of Dragon), but the lower models have been. Recognizing that the 331 is both a new model and a much improved version I knew that success of the lower models would be a good indicator. As an example, the WS-320 as well as the 300 offer excellent service for voice recognition.Building on compatibility I also knew that I would need a recorder that was easy to use. While other recorders provide feature rich controls the attraction to the Olympus was part simplicity and convenience. The main function buttons are located on the right side of the recorder. This is the traditional location for the record, stop, and play buttons. For some something as simple as location of main buttons would seem trivial; however, for me it was a question of function over form.The Olympus also provides a clear, though small, LED screen. Of course, given the overall size of this recorder a larger screen would be both out of proportion and make the recorder harder to use. I have found so far that I actually do not look at the screen that often, so screen size is less material than I originally thought. Even with a relatively small screen the information given to the user is clear and concise.The size of this recorder is simply amazing. Even with a battery the recorder weighs just a few ounces. While the recorder can be easily carried in a shirt pocket I have found that it is especially convenient when carried in one of the smallest cell phone belt pouches. The Olympus is about half the size of a Blackberry or small PDA. It is thinner than most small cell phones, and will fit easily on a belt or in a purse.One of the top attractions to this recorder is the size of the memory. At 2GB there is plenty of room to store just about anything I can dictate. As an author of several books and dozens of articles I find that using the recorder is a valuable tool which has increased my productivity. I am no longer anchored to a computer keyboard when I write; now I can write anywhere I can take my recorder.In fact, this review was recorded using the Olympus and then transcribed by Dragon. I actually found the error rate to be lower using the recorded file than when I use Dragon live. This has less to do with the voice recognition software than it does with the quality of the recording. I find that by recording I actually write better, and that my speech is clearer which means that my error rate drops.Another significant feature of this recorder is the direct USB connection. The recorder comes with a short USB cable which can be easily used when access to the USB port is restricted. Fortunately my computer has several USB ports on the front, so I can connect the Olympus directly to the computer.About the only negative to this is that the recorder now sticks out on front of the computer, and if the computer were positioned in a high traffic area it might create a hazard from being run into (hazard for the recorder, that is).The recorder appears to be made mostly of plastic. Some might find this to be a negative but for me it helps explain the lack of weight. The light weight of the recorder is certainly an advantage, and I don't believe the plastic is a true issue. The overall quality of workmanship is very high.Files are easily transferred from the Olympus to the computer just as they would be from a flash drive. The first time I plugged the Olympus into the USB port the computer immediately recognized the recorder. This is a real advantage, especially when transferring files to a new computer. As an example, I can easily use the recorder on both my home computer and laptop without installing special software. Likewise, I can take the recorder to my office where it is compatible with any computer using as USB port. Other recorders have a proprietary system that requires the use of special software, and that is simply too inconvenient given today's market and needs.Files on the Olympus are stored in the WMA format. The recorder also plays music files in both the WMA and MP3 format. Having such large storage capacity also means that I can download music files to the recorder and still have plenty of room to make new recordings.There are many other features which make this a great recorder, that space simply won't allow me to detail each of them. If you are looking for a great recorder to use with voice recognition software then I highly recommend this recorder. This is also a great tool for recording lectures, or conversations, and many other matters.
If you are looking for a 30-plus inch LCD with a DVD player that upconverts standard 480i DVDs to near HD clarity, this TV offers the most bang for the buck. The picture is stunningly clear and the processor speed is impressive. Also, the internal antenna does a great job of picking up local HD networks. Speaker volume is perfect for the bedroom environment. The sleek black exterior is very fasion foward and the remote is easy to use.The only drawback is that after turning off the TV, the internal menu options that were selected earlier do not remain. It is like the TV has no memory for your preferences. So every time I turn it on, I have to select "wide-screen" AGAIN if I decide to watch an HD channel. Other than that, the set is perfect.
The Kodak Easyshare Z7590 is the third we have purchased for the newsroom of a small daily newspaper. It is small enough to go anywhere with you yet has a "heft" that makes you feel you are holding an actual camera rather than a plastic toy. All three cameras have been extremely reliable, holding up under daily use by a number of different photographers, some gentle and others not-so-gentle. With a 10x zoom it is capable of going out and getting that distant shot. Has acceptable speed for most sporting events and at 5 mp produces an image with enough resolution for all our needs. Flawlessly connects to all our computers (Mac with OS 10.2). Battery life is always a factor, and the Easyshare battery life is great! This is a perfect first camera for the amateur, casual photographer or anyone who does not absolutely have to produce a poster-size plus image.
Didn't get it by choice. PSU on my dads emachines went bad so they replaced it with this thing. Expensive and a POS. Tended to shut the emachines off randomly and in the end probably destroyed it. The Logisys 550 (really 500) black for $20 I had success on another machine and suggested that to him. Only Logisys bucks the trend of light weight monster machines. Hardcore metal on the allied, but thats about it. Thing didn't last a year. Logisys put it in in 2004 still running. Course we just tossed the emachines (not the hard drive, not the smartest idea. I destroyed the drive thanks to a torx set and a sharp object, kept the PSU, Floppy and the modem. but everything else went bye bye.
i went to best buys to purchase a product such as this. they almost laughed me out of the store. i said to myself, check amazon. i did. i no longer wanted the digital radio i had because i had to keep buying batteries. and i could not get any am stations. well i came across this sony. i read the reviews on it and decided to buy it. i can honestly say that it has surpassed my expectations. i use it only at work. i have to use a single ear peice. i work in a large building. i hook it to my bra and only the wire shows. anyway, it works so well. it gets better reception than the digital one i had, AND it gets am stations and gets them very well. it uses 1 aa battery,and it lasts over 3 weeks. it is wonderful. i love it. get it you won't be sorry. and i received it in 2 days. thanks amazon and the company i got it from. excellent product. it is exactally what i wanted.
Frustrating remote to say the least. It constantly "forgets" how to control the components and even to send the signals. The remote locks up quite a bit which requires the remote to be shut down and plugged into the computer to reprogram. Not worth the money by a far shot.
These cables to Go 6 ft. usb. work very well with the printer I got for my son. They were delivered when promised.
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!
What a camera! It has many options - timer, red eye reduction, slow sync shutter (for night shots), date imprinting, panorama mode, infinity, wide-area, and close-up focus, and more! The 120 mm zoom is greater than most other cameras in its class. Nikon's ED lens technology produces sharp, brilliant photos. You can just point and shoot or use the focus, flash, and zoom options.
This bag is perfect for the Nikon Coolpix L series cameras. It is so compact, but has room for a memory card and an extra set of batteries. It has a shoulder strap or can be conveniently strapped to your belt. It is just perfect if you want protection and a compact size!
This item is easy to use and makes wonderfully fresh-tasting, healthy popcorn in minutes.I use it without oil (instead spritzing on some oil with an oil mister after I put it in the bowl). This way the popcorn popper stays clean and the paper insert lasts for months of regular use.You will actually taste the popcorn instead of a bunch of fake butter seasoning! Highly recommended.
The Slingbox Pro does an excellent job of streaming video from multiple sources (Tivo's, cable boxes, or satellite tuners, for example) to any internet-connected computer, anywhere in the world. If you have access to a fast internet connection, you'll be amazed at the quality of the picture and the sound.Two issues:1) The primary, defining feature of the PRO verison of the Slingbox is its ability to "sling" high-definition video across the internet to your laptop. It's unfortunate that the folks at Sling Media:- saw fit to design the box to use a proprietary cable instead of the industry-standard HDMI cable that all HD component owners know and use, and- failed to include their proprietary cable in the box with the Pro. When I buy a product for its PRO features, I shouldn't have to go back out and scavenge for a rare, $50.00 cable in order to use those features. This was a terrible oversight.2) Be aware that you will not be able to use the Slingbox unless you:- can plug it directly into your home network router, or- purchase a $50-$90 wireless Ethernet "bridge," or- purchase Slingbox's bizarre and expensive hardware solution for connecting the Slingbox to your router over your electrical wiring.A PRO-level, premium product should be able to see and use a wireless home network connection, right out of the box; a trip back to the store to buy more hardware shouldn't be necessary.The core product is great, and works better than advertised ... but this PRO package lacks what any pro would expect to find in the box. Be aware that, in addition to the Slingbox Pro, you'll need to buy:- a home network router (if you don't already have one),- a wireless G network bridge or the Slingbox networking product (if you don't have your router near your television), and- a proprietary video cable (if you want to "sling" HD programming).
This product was a gift for my grandson, he has really put it to good use.We have all enjoyed it very much...Will do business again.
Hi, I got this product and to be honest. This is exactly what I expected, after using it for days and many many hours, I was afraid my ears were going to be as hot as never before, but that did not happen. Very comfortable
I bought this radio after reading several reviews. I was looking for an Portable FM radio that would pick up NPR stations in a fringe area. The reviews said this radio would pull in signals that other radios could not get. Based on this information, I bought one of these radios and was extremely disappointed. It had no better reception than any of the offbrand radios I had purchased before. The sound was somewhat "tinny" and the best thing I could say about it is that it is very light. A few days after I got this radio, I found a much older Sony Walkman at a garage sale for 50 cents, that out performs this radio hands down. Don't waste your money expecting this to do any better job than any other 15 dollar radio. It's "impressive" reviews are all hype......
When I first got it, I thought that it might be for the 60 GB version. It is WAY too big to be 'secure'. The player could easily fall out and it because its loose and thin...it does nothing for absorbing shock if it falls. Get a leather case instead, better padding and fits better!
I bought this card to replace the native audio card built into my ASUS motherboard.The reason I chose Creative was the great experience I had with their earlier sound card the "Audigy MP3". I would like to have purchased a new "Audigy MP3" card but I trusted Creative Soundblaster to provide a product of equal or better sound quality and ease of use.My main complaint is the fact that in order to record through the new card on to my audio recording-editing application needed to turn OFF my monitor speakers audio amplifier. A means tp control the analog audio level coming off the line out plug is not controllable independently of the digital wav record level feeding Adobe Audition and or Sound Forge or the other lesser audio recording aps I use in my restoration work. That caused me to uninstall and remove the Creative Soundblaster X-FI Extreme PCI card and revert to the onboard audio of the ASUS motherboard.I would have reused the old Soundblaster Audigy MP3 card but it died some years ago.More complete printed instructions and a working support group to call on would be nice. But I guess there is no need for excellence in service and support any more.Tom
Logitech mouse fits comfortably in your hand and very easy to use. I would recommend to anyone.
Quality wall jack with extensions on back to make an abrupt turn up the wall. If you are using these, you are doing what I am doing and running HDMI through the walls to a projector or another room. I cannot recommend highly enough the HDMI cables from stsi. The 22 awg CL2 HDMI cables are monsters. 50 footers weigh about 5 pounds and the picture shows no difference from a 5 foot standard cable. If you are putting together a home theater room, check all my reviews because I think I have a truck reserved just for me from all the packages I get from Amazon lately. I am running 7.1 speakers, projector, subs, and multiple tvs from one location through the attic to different jacks. I will review them as I get them hooked up.
My almost 5-year-old received these for Christmas (at my request) from his aunt so he would stop trying to steal my husband's pair of (much) more expensive headphones. For a month and a half, they worked wonderfully and seemed very sturdy. Then, suddenly, for no apparent reason, sound no longer comes through the headphones. When plugged into my laptop to play a game, the sound stops emitting from the computer speakers, but does not come through the headphones. Very sad day here for my little man. :(
I spent a while looking for a good VPN router. They seem to be really hard to find. I don't know if it's because they are generally difficult for the average user to set up and use or if all of the consumer-grade VPN routers really are such low quality. I've been very disappointed with Linksys products in the past, and I wasn't really considering Linksys from the beginning. But I looked around at several sites with user comments on various VPN routers, and the Linksys RV042 was the first one I found that had more positive reviews than negative reviews.It's more expensive, to be sure, but I think it has been worth the money. I have had absolutely no trouble with it in the first month that I've had it. Setting up a VPN seems to be a fairly complicated affair for the uninitiated, and I don't know how this one compares with any other. I bought VPN Tracker from Equinux Software (I'm using a MacBook) to use as the VPN client. They provided step-by-step instructions for setting up the router and the software, and it has all worked very well.Speed seems to be good. Download speed (router to remote client) was close to the advertised speed of my cable service, so the router doesn't appear to be slowing things down that way. I haven't had a really good test of upload (remote client to router) speed yet, but the files I have uploaded moved pretty quickly.One thing that really surprised (and pleased) me was an unadvertised feature: secure (https) remote management. Other routers, specifically from NetGear, advertise this feature, but Linksys did not. I knew that remote management was possible, but I didn't know I could connect via secure http until I started setting it up. That was a nice surprise! Of course, if you've got a VPN set up, you can manage the router "locally" through the VPN. But if you're not using a VPN, it's nice to be able to get into the router management knowing that your user name and password are secure. The only limitation on the secure remote management is that you can't change the management port like you can with the "unsecure" remote management. They don't really tell you that, and it took me a few minutes to figure it out. But that's a small thing.
These cables do it all- they cable, they stay right where I put them, they even watch the house for me while I'm out and about selling fresh produce and s***.
The thing works really good. It's stupid because the vents are on the bottom but i just put 4 nuts under each screw so it sits half an inch above my box so it wont over heat as much. Powers both of my 700w JL Audio Subs and I dont want to turn the amp half way up because it rattles my whole pickup. I use a 4 gauge DB Link amp kit and works great. And the amp actually looks pretty cool too. Definatly worth the money, i had been looking for a cheap amp for a couple weeks and decided on this one. Great buy
Just got this little made in China jem in the mail!To be honest this is "NOT" what it says it is.IT IS A "ELECTRONIC MINI POCKET SCALE" (SEE BOX)that can measure up to 50g.Yea it will measure your stylus pressure but you would never know that from the box or the lack of Stylus Gauge instructions provided. The scale instructions are very crudely written and not helpful.
Verbatim DVDs are great, durable DVDs. I keep coming back and back for more and have had VERY few coasters. They're extremely durable--and for a dollar a piece who can complain.
I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE TIMERS and they both completely quite working after 2 months in the summer. They were protected from the elements and were not abused in any sort of way. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THE Yardworks Two Zone Water Timer to anyone. Very Disappointed Gardener
Sirius Satellite Radio is the way to go! This is a fantastic receiver as well. I am very impressed with the FM modulator. In my house, the signal reaches every radio in the house (upstairs and downstairs!) Also, I bring it to work and anyone who wants to listen in the office, can just tune into the FM channel I have set. I have not had any trouble with static.For the reviewer who did have static, the problem is probably interference from the FM channel selected. Just set the receiver to a different FM channel and the problem should be solved.Overall, the signal reception is great as well. There are actually only two or three places in my house that I can get signal. However, the home antenna cord is long enough to reach just about anywhere I want to place the receiver. I do drop signal for about 20 seconds every once in a while. I've heard that this happens when the satellite is in in motion. In my car, I have been able to get a signal everywhere. Not one drop.All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend Sirius Satellite Radio and this receiver.
Thanks I got my purchase and every thing is OK.The only matter was the delivering time, too long, but I know that this doesn't depends on you.
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.
My old Canon Ink Jet broke down last month so I purchased an Epson Photo Stylus 820. First I noticed that it refused to print blank pages. I was trying to print a double sided document and the Epson kept skipping blank sheets so that page 12 was on the back of page 7.But perhaps there is a way to fix that and I just couldn't find it. The fatal error is that it wants me to feed it money to continue printing.I just got off the phone with Epson technical support who told me the printer cannot print unless you have a color cartridge and the printer thinks it has ink in it. Even if you only want to print text in black the printer demands a new color cartridge. My old Canon would let me print black only and would print well beyond what it thought was empty.However, the Epson is too smart or too greedy to let me do that. The color cartridge still appears to have ink but the printer claims it doesn't and won't let me print.This printer is headed for the trash can where it belongs.
I've owned by C-8080 for over a year. Several months ago, I bought a Canon Rebel XT DSLR. The XT gets better resolution, focuses and stores faster, has a broader dynamic range, and slays the C8080 in medium and low light hands down. Add an image stabilized lens to the XT, and performance-wise, the C8080 gets left in dust accross the board.But I still often I pack the C-8080 and leave the XT at home. In good light or when using flash, the C8080 takes great pictures, with very respectable resolution and clean, bright, vibrant Olympus style colors. It boasts a lens with one of the widest front diameters of all the digicams on the market (and thus captures more light), and the quality of the glass is superb. Raw mode storage is slow, but the results can be wonderful---you can sqeeze one more level of resolution and color depth from raw. Comparable pictures shot with my XT would blow up to bigger size, but the C-8080 is more than adequate for the typical 8-1/2X11's that I print at home. The C-8080 can produce fine prints in many cases at 13X19.While not "compact," the C-8080 is a tidy, convenient, sturdy tool that is suitable for the serious photgrapher. The 28-140 mm is too short for field sports, but it's great for indoor people shots, landscapes, and the majority of common shooting situations. Autofocus is generally "fast enough." The dual memory card format offers a convenient way to organize pictures and immense storage capacity. I like the tilting viewfinder. The control layout is a bit complex, but you learn to maneuver it. It offers more precise control over shutter speed, aperture, and ISO than most digital cameras; ISO choices are, for example, 50, 64, 80, 100, 125, etc., instead of the more standard 50, 100, 200, etc. This means, among other things, when you haven't got enough light for ISO 100, you might not need to drop to ISO 200 where you will pick up more noise; instead, maybe you can capture the shot at ISO 160. Noise is typically not an issue until you are pushing ISO 200.I wish the C-8080 offered image stabilization. I wish it did better in dim light. I wish it zoomed out to 200mm or better. But it is an easy camera to pack and operate, and in many, many situations, it does more than well enough. This is useful, quality gear that was built to last a long time.
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.
Have good sound and are comfortable for my grandson to wear. He's only two but keeps them on while riding in car to listen to music. Like the long cord.
Audiophile Sennheiser headphones in this price range are very competitive with other brands' pricier models. They will require a break-in period of around 150 hours at moderate volumes, and it will enable them to provide good bass response. Break in your headphones, regardless of what you read about this process being "anecdotal" (what is 150 hours going to hurt?)I have tested these on my receiver, my ipod, several headphone amplifiers, both of my guitar amps, a bass amp at Guitar Center (Yes, I got funny looks on that one), my TV, and my laptop. They have a warm sound when compared to Gracos or AKGs. You will be limited by using a compressed format if you plan on using these strictly for an mp3 player or mp3 CD. Don't spend the money if it will primarily be used for this.If you use a lossless format, these will definitely bring out the best in music and movies. Each instrument is clear and distinguishable. Subtle inflections and timbre are more easily noticed, which can add to the emotion of any piece. I think you'll be pleased with your purchase.
This is my first digital camera and I bought it after becoming interested in birding and checking out the cost of good optical telephoto lenses. The optical zoom to 380 mm gives great results and I think that this is largely due to the stabilization. One of the strengths of a digital camera is that if in doubt you go ahead and take the picture because you can always erase it. I've taken quite a few pictures that I would have never tried because of motion and been very impressed with the clarity. When the zoom is pushed between 380 mm and 1000 mm the quality drops so my impression is that this is really a 380 mm lens that crops to make the picture sized for 1000 mm. The manual is not clear on this. Still, the zoom is impressive as are the multitude of options. If you are interested in a digital zoom camera I don't think that you could do better. If you don't care about the zoom then you probably should get a cheaper camera with slightly better resolution. The camera is surprisingly light and has a good feel and at the basic setting is very easy to use. I would recommend the 64 mb card as well and an extra set of rechargable batterys.
I have had this radio for about a month and it has worked well. We have had several strong storms and the radio has come on every time. The one thing you will want to do is set the county codes for your area or else it will go off a lot more than you want. This is easy to do. I have mine set for my county and the four around it.
This fits great for my new mackbook pro 15.4". I had ordered the larger size and it was way too big (and they sent the wrong design). This is perfect! Highly recommend it:)
Right out of the box this thing works great. No fuss or setting up just turn it on. Extra long cable is really nice.
We have this printer at my office, actually the 4500DS but it looks exactly the same as this. Not sure what the differences may be. I HATE THIS PRINTER. No matter what I do, how many times I program every single aspect of it, what settings I choose when I send a job to print, it just does whatever it wants. I want it to print on the letterhead in tray one, it prints on the legal in tray three. I finally take the legal out of tray three and it won't print anything at all. So I put letterhead in tray three, and hope it prints out of tray one or three. But now it prints on the plain paper in tray two. I've called IT up to look at it and they can't figure it out either. I waste so much time and paper with this stupid horrible machine. This printer is like the nightmare fax machine on Office Space. Don't waste your money; buy anything else.
This seemed like a reasonable buy for simple printing projects.The first problem was that my HP computer had trouble recognizing the software. Once I sorted through that problem, when it came time to print the test page, the paper jammed. After 10 attempts and 10 paper jams, I returned, exchanged, thinking I received a defective one, and the next printer did the same thing. I recommend NOT wasting your time and money on this low quality, cheaply made piece of junk.
I have quite a collection of digital cameras due to my fiance's photography. I really like my Elph and I use it quite a bit, though I have a smaller camera made by Casio that I tend to use more often. I've been able to use this camera quite a lot and rarely had bad pictures. It works fairly well, though I agree with many other reviewers in that the 2x optical zoom is somewhat disappointing.Like most cameras I've bought, it comes with a teeny card (16MB I think). I have several 256MB and 512MB cards that I use - you can hardly fit anything on a 16MB card! I wish the camera companies would start selling their cameras with better cards, but that's getting off the topic.This camera is easy to use and probably best for taking outdoor shots, or shots in good lighting. It's not meant for taking shots in low light, and the flash isn't the best out there. The movie mode on this camera is GREAT, and easy to transfer from the card to your computer.The batteries last a decent amount of time, and its quick to charge. Overall, a great camera - especially for beginners who are not quite sure how to use a digital camera! There are better out there, but it is a solid camera and definitely a good buy.
This is one of the best products which i have ever used. Amazon.com has delivered on time.
I have no idea if this is a good UV protector or not since when i bought my camera from Amazon it recommended I purchase this as well but it doesn't fit the lens that came with my camera... teach me to assume Amazon recommends stuff that would be useful.
I bought one of these drives since it had a good capacity, nice design, and both FireWire and USB 2.0 ports. However, both the FireWire ports were completely dead--the drive didn't respond at all when I plugged it into my Mac, nor did it show up on the desktop. The USB port worked OK, but it was pretty slow (FireWire is faster than USB for large data transfers), so I exchanged this drive for another of the same model, thinking the odds that two drives would both have malfunctioning ports would be pretty slim.I was wrong. The second My Book Premium that I bought had the exact same problem as the first (other online reviews I've seen also allude to defective batches of My Books). At this point, I gave up and bought a different hard drive.
I was pleased with my order and how fast I got it I will order more in the futer
Well made, reasonably priced and plenty of room to use as amount of equipt. increases.
I've used this printer for years and it has never given me any problems. Ink prices aren't too bad. It has settings to change the amount of ink used and speed to print. On its quickest speed, it will print a one page document in just a few seconds.
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.
The right product arrived when it was supposed to in perfect working condition.What more could you ask for, eh?
I bought a set of used ones, but they were much cheaper than buying new. Had my doubts, but shouldn't have worried. Works great and the subwoofer is plenty powerful for personal use.
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!
Use this to connect my Hauppage HD PVR which is across the room and came with a short cable, also is a cheaper alternative to stores like Best Buy and Radio Shack.
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.
Wacom Intuos3 4 x 6-Inch Wide Format Pen Tablet (PTZ431W)I think the tablet and pen are a perfect desk size, it's so much easier to be precise with a pen rather then a mouse. I think the mouse that comes with it is far better than previous versions but I still prefer the one button apple wireless mouse as far as usabilty goes.
If you're looking to become a movie director then this camera will be a serious disappointment, but if you want a small lightweight camera with an LCD display to capture shorter home movies, little kid's birthday parties and that sort of thing then this camera is a great cost effective solution.You'll need to make sure there's plenty of light or you won't get a good picture. On the other hand it does well in bright sunlight when other similar cameras would fail.With the cheap price in mind, this camera is a great value. You can get it for the same price that many digital cameras (that don't do video) go for.Back to product page
This camera takes very high quality photographs. I originally bought this camera as a gift, but have subsequently borrowed it and used it for my own trip. I'm not sure if a cheaper camera could produce such vibrant and high quality pictures, but I seriously question whether a more expensize one would. I was originally concerned that the zoom would not be enough, and I'll say that the zoom isn't too dramatic, but it is a nice feature. But the quality of indoor, outdoor, landscape, close-up, etc is really quite surprising. The camera has been to Asia and Europe and back, owned for over two years and still produces great pictures. When looking for a camera for myself, it's difficult to even think of buying an Olympus with more zoom. More zoom may be a trade off for better pictures. How much zoom do you really need? Lots of features, some I use, others I don't find useful. Again, the quality is astounding, very durable, no complaints.
I have been searching all over for a printer like this one. I really needed an all-in-one printer because I do alot of things on the computer. The cost is another thing. I found that at [local store]you can get this printer for [money]. This price was good since to buy all the seperate things this machine has, you would spend a fortune buying a seperate fax,copier,printer, and scanner. The printing speed is also very fast which is helpful. This is a great printer also for people who don't have alot of space to put a printer. alot of other all-in-one printers are big and bulky. That is why I like is nice small compact design. Even though it is small, this printer gets the job done. I think this is the best all-in-one printer on the market today. If you go all over the internet looking for more information on this printer, every time you will see that this printer is simply the best.
Comfortable head phones with good sound. My son is very happy with it. I have no complaints and would definately recommend to my friends.
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!!!
I purchased this battery on November 30, 2009, and I wanted to review it after a little time had passed. Two months later, it is going strong.From the start, the battery worked well and had a good battery life. I bought this battery and a battery for my G4 iBook from the same seller: BrilliantStore. The cost of both was less than a single new battery from Apple, and I haven't been disappointed with either of them.Will this battery last another couple of years (like the original Apple batteries did)? Or will it conk out sooner, thereby vindicating the more expensive Apple-made replacement? Or could it last even longer?Only time will tell.
The card works perfectly. It's fast so I can store high quality video from my camera. When I plug it into my computer videos and pictures are easy to transfer. Excellent product especially for the price. If your looking for a mmc/sd card for your camera this is an excellent choice. This product is not an sd card because an sd card has the little lock mechanism on the side, however I do not get the point of the lock. To me, there is no use for it. This is a mmc (multi-media card) which will work exactly the same in any mmc/sd slot. Definately a good value
I bought this shower radio from Linens n Things. The CD player used the batteries up very quickly. The sound quality was not very good. After 7 months the radio would not work. The CD player also stopped working.
I am very satisfied with my home network and it is exceeding my expectations. I wanted to set up a small home network for two PC's in a two story townhouse condominium. High speed access is provided by cable modem and I have an HP Officejet K80 connected to a USB port on a Windows 98 desktop PC. My other PC is a Dell notebook running Windows 2000.After reading numerous Amazon customer reviews on wireless routers and adapters, I decided to buy the following:Router - Linksys Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL router (BEFW11S4 v.2)Wireless network adapter - Netgear MA401 802.11b Wireless PC card10/100 Lan card - Linksys LNE100TX 10/100 Lan cardTotal Cost - about $210I chose the router because Linksys seemed to have less problems than other brands. I chose the Netgear wireless PCMCIA adapter because users reported excellent signal strength over varying distances and it had a built-in antenna. I also didn't want to use my one USB port on the notebook for a network adapter. The Linksys 10/100 Lan card was just a great buy for under $20.Setup was relatively straightforward. I installed the 10/100 Lan card first into my desktop PC and then connected it to the cable modem just to make sure the card worked properly. Next, I followed the quick start instructions for connecting the router to the cable modem and to the desktop PC. Then I used the setup wizard on the CD to guide me on configuring the router. At one point during the router configuration, I had to power off and on the cable modem before the router detected the Internet. Once it did, it automatically picked up the information it needed to configure the router with my ISP's assigned addresses. Note: the network patch cable that came with the Linksys router is only about a foot long, so you may want to get a longer one.Once I verified the desktop was accessing the Internet through the router, I setup the Netgear wireless PCMCIA card for my Dell notebook. Again, I just followed the setup instructions and it connected to the router without any problems. I placed my notebook PC on the first floor of my condo and the Netgear utility program showed the signal strength and link quality at 100% or Excellent. The router is on the second floor approximately 30 feet away and about 3 feet off the floor.Once I set up file and print sharing on the desktop PC, I was able to print easily from my notebook to the HP Officejet K80 connected to my desktop. The only quibble here is that the desktop PC has to be on for the remote printing to work. I may invest in a Linksys Etherfast Wireless USB Print Server (about $80) if it gets too inconvenient.The last thing I did was read the Router's user's guide to set up the WEP security for 64 bit encryption. I used a passphrase for both the Linksys router and Netgear wireless adapter and it worked without a hitch. I also changed the router's web-based utility default password for additional security.All in all, I found the setup to be straight-forward and I did not need to talk to any technical support people. Every product I purchased lived up to the reviews that I had read, so I hope this review will help someone, too.
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!!!!
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.
What can you say about an extension wire? I connected it to my JVC home kit and it worked. 27 bucks is a little steep though for a wire.
This is the 2nd of the series I get.For the price (on sale every once in a while for &lt; $20) image quality is great, and camera mount is great too.Not for travelers as it doesn't really fold, but great otherwise.The headset is nice but when I have a video meeting with my parents I need a microphone, as all of the family is there and a headset just doesn't cut it in those situations.
Excellent graphic card for that price. I install it on my old machine (Athlon XP+ 1700) and works perfect !!!. It runs very well the new games (Oblivion, Neverwinter Nights 2, Resident Evil 4). I could run Oblivion and NWN2 with almost all the graphics details !!!...Forget the Geforce FX Series !!!
I don't use this mouse for gaming like it was advertised. I use it for drafting and 3D modeling programs. I have no complaints about the use and performance of this product. This is the first cordless or laser mouse that I have used and don't have much to compare it to. The two interchangeable batteries is very useful: when one goes dead just pop it out and put in a fresh one. I'd definately recommend this mouse to anyone!
Sound quality is very good and they do have noise canceling properties. Would definitely buy again.
This is my second go-round with this Sony model - but the first one worked well for quite a few months - with the usual dropping of the device 10 or more times before it began to malfunction. G-protection is the bomb and I am using the EQ this time for even better sound quality enjoyment. Nice price on a great product.
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 LOVE this RIO. This is the MP3 for people who just want to be able to listen to some music without having to watch videos, take pictures, etc. Can't imagine why I would ever WANT to download 10,000 songs! I have over 100 songs on this and still have space for more. You can listen to songs by title, artist, album, genre, etc. Very sturdy. Great for the gym or for walking outdoors. Love the armband holder. I would highly recommend this for people who don't need any "frills."
I have had this TV for about 5 months now and have used most of its features. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. The picture and audio are very good. I had a Superbowl party and all my friends watched the game on this TV and very were all quite happy. My only complaints so far are:1) The TV takes some time (around 10-12 secs) to start up. I wish it booted faster2) The remote control is not compatible with my Comcast DVR; so i need to use 2 remotesGiven the low price of the TV, I am happy to live with the above mentioned shortcomings. Ofcourse, you know this is not a "top of the line" TV. But if you looking for good quality for an affordable price, you would like this TV
Absolutely excellent camera. Very easy to use, particularly because of the rotation button for different settings on the top of the camera. Very good battery life. Display is excellent, even with direct sunlight hitting it. Very light and compact. I have really enjoyed using it and found it easy to get to know.
This is the best way to take your ipod to the gym - handsfree and no pockets needed, no clips, no bulky thing on your arm. I also like that I can take the earbuds out and just leave them dangling and quickly get them back on without having to untangle everything.
The best product all in one for printing scanning and more. Even to intruduce the all types of memory cards.Thxs
This was my first experience with Amazon.com; it is misfortunate that my experience was not good one. January of 2010 I bought from you a HP inkjet print cartridge #15 black. Receiving the cartridge the expiration date was April of 2004. I am returning the cartridge to you unopened. I want a complete refund including shipping cost.
I bought these off Amazon for $10 to use as my back up headphones for exercising. My pair may have been defective, but the product did not stay in my ears even with the wrap around addition. The volume was not great, especially if you are using them for running in a congested area. I would spend 10 more dollars and get the pair ofSennheiser PMX70 Sport Line Stereo Neckband Headphonesfeatured on Amazon for just under $20. The Sony are a little more durable because they have bendable parts (I broke my first pair of Sennheiser's by jamming them into my gym bag each day), but the Sennheiser offers a way better sound and feel.
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!
This is my first GPS and I love it. I was going to buy a bigger one since I was afraid of not being able to see it clearly, but that was not an issue.ProsEasy to useClear screensGo battery lifeEasy to updateConsThe voices could be slightly louder ( I have hearing Issues), but if the radio is off I can hear the directions clearly.
I had previously written reviews in early/mid July for this product. At that time I was impressed with the product but was having problems (may or may not have been related to my use of DSL and/or PPPoE with my ISP).I have since upgraded to v1.36 of the firmware and am happy to report that I am no longer experiencing problems. My Linux machine automatically PINGs an IP address every five minutes - this is logged and I am no longer seeing outages.So overall I give the product 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great product, but unfortunately I feel Linksys should have tested/discovered the PPPoE problems in advance. The documentation for the product could also be enhanced/improved.Peter
I purchased this camera to work with my Kenwood deck. Its an excellent camera that has three little wires. Because this unit was going into a Tacoma, I had to split the wires and put in a waterproof connector at the tailgate. After doing this, I tested it and it still works very well.Money well spent.
The car charger is fine but the retractable cord stopped extending the second time i used it. Got what I paid for.
If you don't want to spend $100 for bose, this is your buy for comfort and quality, not tomention the sound is great compared to apple standard earbuds. Great for running or walking.
These are the best headphones for running. I have had so much trouble finding earphones that fit my ears properly, and these are super comfy and the sound is awesome!
This is my first LCD monitor. I read everything I could get, preparing for the buy. I noted the downgrading of several reports because of the viewing angle. I disregarded them because how many people normally sit in front of a computer? When installed I checked viewing from side to side and can't understand what the fuss is about.The price is good, installation was a snap, no dead pixels, sharp, true picture, fast refresh rate. Absence of audio in & output is no handicap to anyone with audio already in place and contributes to the low price.IMHO a Best Buy.Howard BrowneWilliamsburg, VA
Batteries were shipped quickly and received them within a week. One battery was bad and SVAT replaced it. Very satisfied with product.
Nice addition to my SanDisk Sansa E270. Great Sound! Very Attractive!
I bought this DVD player for a family road trip from Texas to Florida. This thing made the 14 hour drive much more bearable and kept our daughter entertained for hours. The sound and picture quality are consistent with what you'd expect out of a sub-$100 portable DVD player and the product is durable enough. I love that it came with a car charger, wall charger, and AV cables - and I did watch a movie using the SD card slot - excellent playback and battery life when watching movies on SD or USB, and DVD battery playback on battery is fine as well. This is a good product for the price.
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
For home use, the best miniDV tape is the cheapest one.
This is a great little printer for the price. I have a laptop hooked up as well as a desktop and the printer is great for both. I am very pleased with my purchase
the only concern is that i think it should include two film masks so that one could be loaded while the other is processing
I ordered this pair of headphones with microphone so I could talk to my teammates while playing multiplayer games online while using the Roger Wilco software. The set works alright for this purpose. The microphone picks up my voice fairly well. However, attaching the mic to the headset was somewhat difficult, and I thought I would break it in the process (very tight fit & cheap plastic.) As for the sound quality, it is adaquate for online gaming, however, they they don't put out very much bass at all. A cheap $... pair of headphones can be purchased at any electronics store which will produce a bit better sound quality (but no microphone.)
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 placed this just under my TV inside the armoire. I used the fiberoptic connections and this thing really works great. What a huge difference between the TV alone and with this speaker. The sound literally is thrown at you and you do get a surround sound effect. I will say it is likely not as good as true surround speakers but this product will not let you down.
First of all, let me say that I am very picky about keyboards. I like a tactile feel and even like a mechanical key-click. This puts me in the minority, I know. Having said that, though, I admit to really liking this Microsoft Office keyboard (for the most part). The alpha section feels really nice. It's high-quality, and even though it's a bit soft for my touch, the keys have a very positive feel to them. I wouldn't call it mushy.I like the roller bar to the left, which lets you scroll up and down the way a wheel mouse typically does. I also like having "Back" and "Forward" buttons over there on the left side. I haven't gotten the knack for using the "Cut," "Copy," and "Paste" buttons yet, however.The extra buttons across the top are very handy... especially useful is the "Mail" button, which (on my machine) brings up Outlook Express.Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product. Unlike the other reviewer, however, I have to say I DON'T like the oversized delete key. It makes that whole section of the keyboard feel strange and unnatural to me. (Take a close look at the section of the keyboard where the "Home," "End," and "Page Up" "Page Down" keys are located and you'll see what I'm talking about.) Make sure you are willing to adjust to this before you purchase this keyboard.Additionally, I would have appreciated some USB ports. A friend of mine got the Microsoft Internet keyboard, and if I had it to do over again, so would I.Still, if you're heavy into MS Office... this is the one to beat!I give it 4 stars... not 5, but only because of that "Delete" key weirdness. Overall, it's a dandy!
I have windows Vista. The description of this product is Vista Certified. I went to the HP website and using their live help feature asked if the P2015 printer worked with Vista. Absolutely they said. They lied. I purchased it and tried to use the CD to load the drivers. The install program would not work. I tried to install the HP software "toolbox". That too does not work with Vista. No where does HP advise purchasers that to use the printer one must download the drivers from their web site NOT the CD. The printer works fine (its okay, not great, maybe a 3) but to have the manufacture simply mislead consumers regarding its use is unforgivable. I am familiar with HP downloads as I have several hp products so I knew where to get the drivers. But to ship this product as Vista certified and to just ignore the fact that the software is not compatible is criminal.
The tapes are new and so far work very well. Glad to get them as they are harder to find now in stores!
I bought these at the same time as a pair of JVC HAF120B and a pair of TDK BP-100s and of the 3, these are by far the best. The JVC are the worst.I was pleasantly surprised by the low end especially.The case is only moderately more convenient than winding them yourself, but it's a fine thing.
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!
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.
I've been using this drive with my MacBook, PowerMac and Dell laptop for about four months. It has worked flawlessly, just plug and go. I use it on the go with the MacBook, for my iTunes library, and for backing up large work files from the PowerMac and the Dell. It's small, flat and very easy to carry in the pockets of most computer bags.
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.
These cables were perfect for the connection of my new printer to my computer. They offer plenty of length. And you can't beat the price $9.99. It would cost you $19.99 or more at Best Buy or Circuit City for the same cable which does the same as any other cable. Would definately purchase again it the need arises.
The Tripp Lite Isobar 6 looks more like it would be at home in an industrial environment than a home theatre. Tripp Lite needs to modernize the design. On the plus side, it appears to be well-made. But then again, I wish I had shopped a little more carefully. You can find the same features for half the price.
I love it. It fits perfectly and was under 2.00 w free shipping..Im so happy with my purchase!! buy this! its awesome!!
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...
Works just as I expected. Amazon product description is accurate and picture was most helpful in determining that this was the product I needed. Price was about what I expected.
this is a great product. if you are looking at this, you already know the benefits of a lens hood. if you don't know why, just buy it, because as you learn more, you will find out you will need it.
Disgusting! Good luck getting service or support under warranty! I'm out my $100 bucks and stuck with a worthless [unit]. It worked fine for about 4 months then started getting digital garbage patches flickering on the screen. It happens with all DVDs. I guess they have their reasons for only giving their measley 3 month warranty, they know the unit is junk! This was a Christmas gift for my father, very disappointed. Highly recommend NOT buying this item.
Poor display quality with annoying flickering and blured texts.Also, why having the trouble for an monitor installation CD?
This is a fabulous heating pad and even better price! I use it a lot with the foam insert that you wet so you have moist heat, and this really makes a difference to me; I have Fibromyalgia so I have aches and pains constantly. I've used it all over for sore muscles and joints, back, shoulders, legs, anywhere! and it stays in place well with the included strap. There are pricier heating pads that I am sure are great, but this one is awesome for the price! The only downfall to me is that the foam insert is kinda awkward getting in, but it's not that big of a deal to me. Highly recommending this one!
I don't know what lense or video camera they used to make the promotional videos but I believe that it was the Flip High Definition which wasn't offered by Amazon at the time that I bought the Flip Ultra.Unlike the fantastic shots of the fireworks in the promotionals,The videos that I'm getting are grainy andany movement (especially of mouths)further than about ten feet is distorted.The picture and sound quality within about eight feet is good.I bought because of the video presentations made in the ads; in my opinion it was a bait and switch.
Pro: Really like the slim design. Recieved the cases very quickly.Con: Cases crack and break easily, mainly at the hinges. Three out of 100 cases arrived broken and unusable.
Sturdy product, but didn't work with my Toshiba Satellite L870 laptop. Due to the laptop's height and the less-than-I-needed height of the 2 little tabs at the bottom of the stand, my laptop slipped off the stand.
Absolutely horrible!! After installing and unistalling several times, I finally took it back to the store. Brought new one home..after two more times installing and reinstalling, got it working or so I thought. Prints when it wants to, not real good photo print quality, ok text documents. The software that comes with the printer sounds like a nice idea but more than half the time the pictures stop downloading (even with very small sizes and quantity) I will never purchase from hp again
This mouse is a PERFECT companion to your notebook. Its wireless range is excellent and the optical sensor is flawless. There is an On/Off switch on the mouse that I found particularly convenient so it doesn't bleed the 2 AA batteries while you're not using it. I love the included nylon carrying-pouch that holds the mouse and the small USB receiver.This is a great deal, folks. If you're looking for an optical mouse for your notebook, this is the one!
I bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it. No matter what car we drive we can have XM with us so it's perfect. Kind of pricey but its totally worth it.
Card failed after the fourth time out in the field shooting during a camera write sequence, fortunately I only lost a few shots. I'll stick with San disk or Kingston from now on, cheap does not cut-it when you lose a one take only photo.
I've been using this (probably a much earlier version)'for 4 years and I never had a problem with it.Unfortunately I dropped it on the floor for quite a few times (can't remember how many times tho, around 10? ) and after the last time I dropped it, the battery is half-broken. The mp3 is still working good, just the battery life is reduced to only 1 hour, it used to be much much longer. I think things like this do happen to batteries( same thing happened to the battery of my laptop), so I don't think it's the problem with the quality of the product.All in all, I'm very satisfied with this product.ps: the one I have is actually 4G.
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.
We needed this to attach headphones to a gaming device and it worked. My son is so happy that it worked!
This cable was exactly what I desired at a price that was far lower than the usual and nearby office supply stores. Excellent value!
This is a decent, functional product. Very straight forward and worked just fine after I connected a 15' HDMI cable to the back of this through my wall to my television and a 3' HDMI cable from the plate to my receiver.Very clean finish. Would recommend this to anyone needing this type of product.
It's a great digital camera w/ AWESOME zoom. The screen on the back is big. Lot's of great features. I don't like that it's a tad on the heavy side and that you can't zoom in & out when you are recording a video but other than that it's a great camera. It's nice that it comes w/ a battery charger too. I got tired of buying cameras that ate up my AA batteries. I recommend this baby.
I've had this router/switch for a couple of months and it does the job. Very easy setup for Mac (although I had to call tech support, as the manual only addresses PCs). The device serves my computer, Netflix Roku player and Xbox console. One time the signal stopped and I had to unplug/plug in the device to reset it. Then I found out there's a reset button in the back of the router. A friend said it's not unusual to do an occasional reset. But that was the only one so far.
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 would like to be able to write a review on the MP3 player but I've never been able to install it on my computer. I have contacted Creative Customer Service email at least 4 times - spoke to a representative on the phone once - sent the unit back to Creative for their examination and received a new (or rebuilt) unit that I'm still not able to install on my computer. I continue to get error messages when I try to install it. Unfortunately, I bought the player from Amazon so Creative cannot give me a refund and Amazon requires it to be returned in its original packaging (of course the original packaging is a sealed plastic container that you have to open with a knife or scissors). I'm not sure if the Creative ZEN V Plus MP3 player is good or not since I've never been able to install it.
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.
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 .
Originally got a BUILT sleeve for my 13" macbook pro, but once i got a hard case for it, unfortunately it did not fit in the sleeve anymore so i decided to buy another one in a bigger size. This case fits my 13" macbook pro with the case on, yet it is a little roomy. Although it is roomy i rather this then not having a sleeve. Super fast shipping and an overall great buy! Looks great, too.
I bought two of these from two different locations. I bought one for my office and it worked so well out of the gate that I went and immediately bought another for home.Within the first several months, the first one self-destructed at the hardware level.Within 6-9 months, the second one flaked out at the software level.Worse, I called HP tech support and they claim the ethernet connectivity does not support switches!
Excellent product, does exactly what is says.I wish I knew of it a few years ago when I spent about $600+ on a RF product, special remote and professional programming of the remote.This is the only product one needs when you have the electronic equipment out of sight and want it controlled by the remote control.
Since I travel with my computer in a backpack, this sleeve has been an excellent product. My computer is protected from unexpected bumps and scratches. It is very well constructed.
I love my DX6490, I did so much research before buying it to go on holiday a few months ago. I am a rubbish photographer, but get great shots, my brother-in-law is a good one and gets awesome shots. It took a couple of days of slightly blurred pictures before I got a handle on how to use the camera, so I'd reccommend buying it a week or so before the big event! I also struggle with the zoom when it is right out, but am stunned by the results when I manage to get past the shake. I think that next time I'll go for a smaller zoom. The macro is fantastic. My inside shots became really good once I got into the habit of putting up the flash! I get frustrated by the fact that the manual is on disk, as I usually need to read it when I am away from my computer, but this would be my biggest gripe.I now have hundreds of photos on my computer and can never decide which to use on my desktop, they all look really good.
ultra tiny, excellent over all image quality, great for point-and-shooters. also some nice features for semi-advanced users. takes very good videos. i got a second battery and a 512meg card, cost an extra $...,however,you will never need anything extra for day trips. two batteries and that size card will keep almost anyone content for days on end. in my experience the battery will last for about 120 pictures,with the LCD,and a handful of videos.what most don't mention is this camera comes with the built in ability to stitch together multiple images to great a panned image. you can stich as many photos as you wish. maybe a large scene won't fit in the cameras lens but you don't want to zoom out because it will include some unwated feature? zoom in and take 2 pictures rather than one and the computer software will stitch the photos together flawlessly. you can also do 180/360 degree pan of a scene.gripes:the zoom is tiny,but its to be expected for this cameras size.the full res videos are a tease, they are only up to 30 seconds long. if the camera had the ability to record streaming video right to the compact flash i wouldn't even need my camcorder anymore!get a compact flash card reader, the USB cable and software is a bit cumbersome for more advanced computer users.**side note for the gentlemen who dislikes the lag between pressing the shutter button and the actual photo taking.**read the manual,it will explain in detail this process. press the button half way,the camera adjusts all the settings automatically to the suroundings(lighting,focus,flash,shutter speed/aperature,ISO,etc),when its ready,it lets you know. then you may take the photo by fully depressing the button.
This is worth the money. The cordless factor is excellent for use with laptops. Keep in mind, though, that the base unit has a cord, (it is not one of those ones that looks like a USB key) which may become annoying if you want to pick up your laptop and go without disconnecting your mouse. Also, since this uses 2 AA batteries, it is heavier than the average mouse. I like this, but it does take some getting used to. The backwards/forwards thumb buttons work great for surfing the web, and the scroll wheel works better than others as it is smooth, not jerky. Truthfully, the side-scrolling feature is pretty useless for most people, but if you work with large picture files and high resolution images, it is extremely helpful. All 5 buttons are easy to assign and change around. Finally, I have had absolutely no problems with the connection, though several other reviewers have complained about this. All in all, an excellent buy, especially for laptops.
We needed one these in our office. We already had a number of digital units but one partner still prefers the tape style. The recorder came with decent faux leather case, a wired microphone and wrist strap. Sometimes old technology is still better.
This thing plays anything you throw at it. It plays my SVCD's (Main reason for purchase) without hesitation. My old player (Sampo 620) plays SVCD but is VERY picky about it (sometimes it will play -- others not; on the same disc!). The 5131 also plays JPG files &amp; Kodak photoCD, mp3's and has a 3-disc changer for us lazy types. The only feature I wish it had was progressive scan but I'm sure by the time I need that for a HDTV (Don't have one yet), the progressive models will be lesser in price.
This iron is very nice. It is lightweight, heats up quickly and holds the heat well. Although I hate to iron, this product makes it far less of a chore than a regular corded iron. I highly recommend it!
This is a great printer. We are an architecture firm, and purchased it because it handles 12x18 paper (for half-sized drawings to scale). This printer has proven to be extraordinary at handling the marketing materials, permitting us to print on heavy weight cardstock through the rear flat feed option. Also, when you need to shoot out a 100 page document in a hurry, set this on the fast normal setting, and it simply flies through the job (the draft setting, while still faster, actually shoots the paper onto the floor). We analyzed the per sheet cost, and it works out to less than 3 cents a sheet for the color ink (presentation type) stuff we do, which is competitive. I really do wish I could get a larger paper tray or additional paper trays for the printer though.I do agree with the other reviewer about the duplexing - it really isn't reliable, but I have yet to find an inkjet that handles duplexing well. While I wish we could save more trees, we just print single side for now.
First of all, a little Amazon 101 - review the PRODUCT, not the service or the vendor. Giving out 1-star ratings because you had a shipping issue or because some third party (like Fender) didn't get you the right model is unfortunate, but it has nothing to do with the product itself. All you do is create the impression that this is a poorly-designed product, when exactly the opposite is the case.I have a Fender 5-way in my loaded pickguard as part of a Squier upgrade. Beware that traditional Strats are 1 3/4" thick, where as many Bullets and Affinity Strats are slightly less than that. As such, you might have the bottom of this switch hitting the inside of the guitar. You might need to either live with this or shave/sand out a portion of the interior if that's the case.But the switch itself works great and, really, is quite inexpensive relative to its importance!
I bought this about 6 months ago and it has been so useful! I no longer need to pay for developing rolls and rolls of films! I'm the type of photographer who would be glad if 5 photos (out of 36) turned out to be ... presentable. Not that I'm THAT bad a photographer but let's say my standards are high.So you can see why buying this camera has been great. I don't have to hide or throw away hundreds of photos, I just delete them on the spot and take it again. The Finepix 2300 has a LCD screen that's big enough to see details and just small enough for the camera to be palm-sized. Even in a slightly dim room without flash, the captured image is still clear and bright. Of course, with the flash, the image looks much better.Another excellent plus point of the camera is the macro function. I took a close-up shot of a flower that my wife planted and she loved the shot! Looks very professionally taken.However, the 8MB memory card supplied with the camera is sadly not sufficient if you want to take pictures in maximum resolution (1600 x 1200). It can only store 19 images of that size. I bought a 32MB memory card and now I can store up to 79 images before transferring them to my laptop. I bought it for about $40 (in Singapore).One problem I have is the appearance of what seems to be mold or dust on the inside of the lens (as I tried real hard to get them off). They only appear when the flash gets thrown back towards you (that is, if the background is made of glass or mirrors). Got to get it clean (it's still under warranty). Other than this minor problem, I'm very satisfied with the Fujifilm FinePix 2300.And no, I don't work for Fujifilm.Cheers.
my last camera was a fuji s5000, very good, buy my new sony dsc h1 is amazing
It does what they advertise, protects the unit. Pros: Well made Cons: Buy a bag that carries everything. If you plan on moving the GPS from car to car you will need a bag to carry the external antenna (optional), the windshield mount and power cable.
I wasn't thrilled by this unit from the first, but accepted it.Then the display got screwed up and would only display the number, not the name.Now the display isn't working at all.
Just witnessed what's been in the media of late, that e-sellers increase an item's price when a potential buyer returns to view the item. In my case, it was the third view.Needless to say, no purchase.Consumer beware!!
I'm sure this item would have received a 5 star rating if I had used it; I have found Samsung products to be very good. I did not use this item because of the additional charge it would have added to my XM Satellite Radio Subscription. I already am paying costs for two radios. I purchased this item to have more portable capabilities, but I did not want to incur an additional charge on my XM account. Consequently, I returned the product without using it.
In addition to being a circular polarizer, appropriate for use on autofocusing cameras, this one has a highly grip-friendly TEXTURE. Polarizers must be rotated while on the lens, and this texture make a simple thing like rotating the filter EASY instead of frustrating!The filter is well multi-coated and does not produce reflections - so it will not weaken the optical performance of the lens.I will seek out (at Amazon) Sigma brand filters in the future, and recommend them.
Bought the first one from Sam's. Couldn't turn off the movie captions. Took it back, got another. Deja vu all over again. And most buttons on both were either over-sensitive or unresponsive. It would make a fair monitor for a security system as it did have a 'video in' connect. But twice burned....? Zero stars is better!
I have been using DVI-I cables for my desktop to my 22in LCD. It was pretty good quality and a lot better than regular d-sub. I read that DVI-D cables were recommended for my monitor and for my graphics card in my manuals. I looked around a bit on amazon and found this cable. There was an immediate difference in picture quality and resolution when I plugged this cable in.If you have a monitor 22" and larger and do not use HDMI, get these cables because you cannot beat the price for the quality.
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.
Just got these. Tried them once here's the initial feelings:- with a quality signal you will hear stuff you didn't hear before in your music..in a good way- I will be finding a way to reinforce the connection between the cable and each earbud unit as it seems that a good tug on the wire may break that connection. tiny bit of duct tape should be ok- using the triple flange rubber tips the sound isolation is very very good.- with the triple flange tips you have to find the few spots where the hole that the sound comes through is not blocked by the skin in your ear. In other words that hole has to be lined up with your eardrum and slight position movements can point it in the wrong direction and the sound drops out as if the earbud is not working. This may be an issue when resting your head to the side as in an airline seat..it may cause the earbud to shift slightly.Overall quite pleased for the price but the real test will be on an airplane. I've heard the foam inserts are really the best option for isolation so may try those.FYI I am using this with a Cowon iAudio7 which by most accounts has a very high quality sound reproduction even in basic quality mp3 rates.
Sony DVPCX995V 400-Disc DVD Mega Changer/PlayerMine has been working just fine. I really like it. It makes looking at all of my DVD's so much simplier. Yes I wish it loaded differently. I wish I could just plug in the number and away it goes. But still I enjoy this product very much. Thankyou
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.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.Amazon's deal gets even better when Super Saver Shipping is available.
These headphones are exactly what I'd expect from a company that's known as the pinnacle of audio/media products and technology. My first thought was I know these are B&O;, but can a set of earphones be worth $160? After a scroll through a few gig of music, I can immediately say yes. The sound reproduction and clarity of detail is nothing short of amazing. I have a home system that consists of all Harman Kardon, JBL, Boston Acoustics, and some older Carver components, so I consider myself a mid-level audiophile. I still was able to clearly and distinctly hear things in many of my favorite songs that I've never heard before. I'm talking about entire guitar riffs, back-up instruments I've never heard, artists fingers sliding up and down the guitar-string ridges between every chord and note, echos through the studio, the ability to "hear" the different locations the artists were from the microphones while recording each track of the song. I've never heard this detail with $K's worth of home equipment. I must say that I wasn't "sold" at first when I put them on. Then I read a little about how the ear canal needs to be "sealed" off for air pressure to reproduce the lower end, and therefore recommended using foam covers when applicable for a better seal on ear-buds. Bingo!!! Wow, did they just come to life!!! I'll recommend these all day long. They are exactly what B&O; is all about. Style, performance, and commitment to life-like audio reproduction 2nd to none. It's a shame there are many counterfeits out there and that many people unfamiliar with Bang & Olufsen are going to buy on price and end up with a poor quality, blah sounding, way over-priced set of Chinese "look-a-likes" and never know what they're really missing out on. If you want a stunning set of earphones, spend the money for the real deal from a reliable source and know what you're getting. If you truly enjoy music for it's details, clarity, and life-like reproduction they just can't be beat.P.S. If you are looking for ear-jewelry with bass pounding performance, listen to a lot of heavy bass techno, then these are not for you. You can totally hear the difference between an actual instrument and electronic reproduction sounds. Lesser quality compressed MP3's really give up the ghost in what they've sacrificed for their size too. I had to delete some of my music and rip higher quality larger files to do these and my ears justice. (I put these through their paces with everything from CSN&Y;, Doobies, Skynyrd, Segar to 80's Pop, Rock, and Hair-metal, on up through Nickelback, Limp Bizkit, Korn, and Dave Mathews. I think that's a pretty eclectic mix, and they performed phenomenally well with all these styles).
Its hard to locate stand-alone caller-id boxes these days; and this one is one that would be somewhat run of the mill a few years ago. It comes with an included AC adaptor, and will run on batteries, but I bought it because of the AC adaptor. I hate putting batteries in these things. The display is pleny visible enough and has adjustable contrast in case you view it from a weird angle and its not visible enough.
Before a trip to Europe I thought it would be a good idea to get a second 2GB memory card for my Powershot S80 (8 megapixels). 2GB sounds like a lot, but hi-res photos eat up a decent amount of memory, as does XGA video (1024 x 768, 15 fps). I compared this against my other card (a PNY 2GB 130x), and both could handle a 30 second video with very little post processing lag.
This is my first gps it has around 13-14 years in my own, it's a excelent gps fishing and hiking.Pros:LighweightFits very well in my handUses AA batteries instead of rechargeable ones, so if you ran out of batteries but you can use rechargeable ones.The batteries compartment is water proofWhen the unit gets warm and you are in a open area it will take less than three minutes to the gps to track your positionEasy to useCons:Maybe in cold weather it will take a little bit of time to acquire enough satellites to track your positionIf there are no enough satellites you will lose the info about your actual position.NOTE: This GPS is designed to be used with maps and it has two options for the maps: WGS84 and NAD27 (fabric configuration). For the coordinates you have three options: 1 deg/mins,deg/mins/secs and UTM (Universal Transverce Mercator). For the north refence you have two options: magnetic or true (geografic). Speed units you have three options: Knots MPH and KPH, when you select the MPH option distance and velocity units will be imperial, in KPH will be metric units and Knots will be in nautic miles (speed and velocity).You can use the gps without an active route, in the batteries compartment there's a screw with a small loop which you can use to hand a strap to hold your GPS while you are walking or use to hang it.
When I was thinking about buying the Hot Link Pro I contacted the Hot Link Tech Support person and was so impressed with her knowledge of the products, guidance in selecting the right model for my situation, and overall great customer service that I purchased the Hot Link Pro the next day. I installed the unit in under thirty minutes and it is performing just as advertised. The product description lists the size as 9"x7"x3". This is the size of the packaging not the unit! The IR booster unit is actually about 3"x2"x1.5"! It is being used with a 46" LCD Samsung TV, DirecTV satellite box and BluRay DVD player and works exactly as I hoped it would.
Sturdy, well designed, breathing filter in top of case, most who see it want one like it.
My filter came in from Adorama in perfect condition and brand new looking. No movement of the glass and no scratches or other signs of use as mentioned in some earlier reviews. The glass is pristine and, in addition to giving me protection for the lens on my Panasonic FZ18, it appears to add some clarity and sharpness to the pictures, especially in bright light. I am not a pro photographer by any means, just an enthusiast. This filter gives me the protection I desire at a lower price point. Adorama's shipping and product was great!
We bought our camera in December to capture our son's first Christmas. It was super easy to use right out of the box. We have been very pleased with its performance in both still shot and video/recording mode. The 'best shot' feature is really cool, especially the "high sensitivity setting" which takes very sharp, clear indoor pictures. One of the reviews that I read (prior to purchase) noted that because the camera is so small and user friendly, you tend to carry it more often and take more pictures... I totally agree!! We never leave the house without it. Plus, the camera has great battery life-- I think we charge it maybe once every couple of weeks. The Casio Exilim was one of our smartest purchases. I would totally buy another one.If I had to choose a con, it would be that the picture gets a little grainy on close ups in the video/recording mode.
The lot I received had no visible imperfections. Compared to the old batch (4x) I had been using, these are much faster to write, which is a nice upgrade. Verbatum remains a reliable brand for me.I always update reviews if the situation changes. If I have any problems, I will update this review.Four stars means "I like it". I reserve five stars for products that exceed expectations. These work fine and live up to my expectations, but do not exceed them.
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.
Even though most of the reviews were good, I was still skeptical about this little extender when I ordered it. I've got to say I was pleasantly surprised when I received it. I opened it up, plugged it in, and replaced one of the batteries in my remote with the battery/transmitter and had it working in under two minutes!I actually wasn't sure if it would work where I placed the base station. I set the base station on an end table about four feet away, at about a 45 angle, and about a foot above my satellite receiver. Well, as stated above, it worked with no problem.The bottom of the base station not only has a charger slot for the included spare mini AAA NiMH rechargeable battery/transmitter, but also has a slot for charging a spare rechargeable AA, so you've always got charged batteries available. My remote uses AA batteries, so I haven't tried the slot with a AAA to see if it will charge a AAA.This remote control extender is simple and straightforward in both set up and use and I had no problems. The one drawback I can see is if someone couldn't figure out how to set it up or had problems. The documentation is not well written and seems confusing. Fortunately, I had it set up and working before I read the documentation.
I love this model. I've been using it for years. I have a very small head so most headsets just don't fit.Not only does this fit, it is light enough that I can wear it for any length of time. As others have pointed out, the cord is far too long. I hate ear cups and prefer to be able to hear the world around me in case the cat/kid decides to get into something.However, this product has a lifespan of only 6 months. I have replaced it every six months without fail for 4 years because the earphones start getting static in them or just shorts out and stops working. Whether this is because of shoddy wiring or just a low quality product I have no idea, but for me there is no substitute.
I picked one of these remotes on sale at my local Future Shop on spec, since I can return it within 30 days for a full refund.Since I hadn't done any research, I cannot fault Apple for my lack of enthusiasm for this remote.I do not own an iPod Universal Dock, since I have the Denon Dock with my A/V Receiver, and an older iPod Dock without IR capability already.My G5 PowerMac doesn't have embedded IR receiving capability that I am aware of either. Why wasn't IR functionalty included with the newer iPods either? Some grand oversights IMO!Apparently, the big plus that some reviewers are claiming is the ability to interface with Front Row sofware. Wowser, wowser, wowser!!! Well I have a couple of Microsoft USB Media Mice (discontinued I believe, but maybe still avaialable on eBay or elsewhere) which have many buttons that interface with any Mac application by configuring an inexpensive and excellent shareware program, USB Overdrive. I'm sure there are comparable USB mice that can be used for this purpose.http://www.usboverdrive.com/USBOverdrive/News.htmlUSB Overdrive is certainly not restricted to Front Row by any means. I can do almost anything remotely, including iTunes and DVD Player operation from 20 feet or so. I've used it to watch DVD movies on my Powerbook, but of course the Apple Remote can do this right?!The Apple Remote buys me nothing without the Universal Dock, which is overpriced anyway. The whole concept of operating such a small portable device like an iPod is flawed IMO, since one cannot see what one is doing and what is left is to merely skip fwd and rev based on no visible feedback and adjust volume or mute. If you're close enough to see where you are you don't require a remote anyway! To somewhat lesser extent this also applies to a desktop computer, since wireless mice have been available for quite a while now.However it can be picked up cheaply and looks cool I suppose. I might be taking mine back, even though it could be useful for a future Mac in my life. I wonder why it didn't include some mousing capability? Now THAT would have been novel and sellable!!MR
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.
Fits perfect on this canon camera, protect it but it doesnt increase the size of it as the regular cases
The istD is Pentax's first serious entry into the digital market. Pentax are the people who came up with the K-1000, the no-frills manual camera which was so popular among students and artists. When one thinks of a name brand camera, Nikon and Canon are probably the first names to come to mind. Pentax is the underdog in 35mm, now a serious competitor in the digital world.The CCD (digital film) is identical to that used in the Nikon D100. The istD accepts all manual focus and automatic focus Pentax lenses. Focal lengths are a bit different - so, if you have a 50mm &quot;normal&quot; Pentax lens, now you will have a 75mm lens when connected to this body.I plugged in a CF card from my E-10 and all the photos I took showed up in the istD. No drivers or special software required for the USB cable - just plug the camera into a Windows OS and a harddrive appears with your photos on it.If you are familiar with Pentax's Hyper-Program mode, you have it here again. Pentax is wonderful for tweak-ability. In &quot;green&quot; mode, you can set the program line to favor DOF or shutter speed. Hyper-Program mode allows you to tweak either the shutter or aperture. And, a totally manual mode is available.There are three user-customizable banks of special tweaks, such as taking a picture before the flash full charges (option) or changing the action of a few of the buttons. In addition to a full bank of pre-set WB settings, there are three custom white balance settings which may be set using a greycard or piece of white paper. And, the viewfinder is loaded with indicators and a bar display light meter.The best feature which made me say &quot;wow&quot; was the autofocus. Not only will the camera autofocus, but it flashes a red dot to show you what it is focusing on. You can manually select the focus point, or just override everything and put the focus dead center. If you don't like the red dot overlay, even that can be tweaked off.It's fast. I took a few frames in rapid succession and was not left wanting for something faster. Of the most frustrating features of the Olympus E-10 was trying to fire off another frame - so many missed photos. Not the Pentax. When you need that little extra burst of speed, it's pretty quick.The camera is also surprisingly light and small. The more common settings are off the program dial, such as ISO, image compression, and pixel depth. Other settings, such as sharpness, contrast, and color saturation are quickly accessed though the menu. The camera turns on fast and ready to fire. Matrix metering, center weighted metering, and spot metering all available. PC socket for external flash plus a hot shoe. Manual, automatic, and predictive continuous autofocus.And, of course, the images are clear and crisp. It accepts up to a 1gig CF card or microdrive. A single connector provides USB and video out. If you want the LCD display on while the video output is used, well - that's a tweakable setting as well.
Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler- the item is exactly what my son wanted and more. He was very pleased and uses it constantly. He especially likes the USB port :-)
I own this from couple of months, its easy to carry.sound quality is no great, but not bad either.
what is not to like? once you get over the sonic stage software,it is great.those who complain are just apple lovers.i have 4 ipods and still love this sony best.i have so far gotten 31 hours on a single charge.it does everything sony says it will and i find it is really easy to navigate,especially if you have an external drive full of music.i currently have 30gb of music on my external and all you have to do is click on the song you want on your sony mp3 and it instantly downloads it on your player.just takes a little longer than an ipod.get over it.if apple never existed,you would love it.how important are you that you can'tspend another nano second to download a selection.all in all i completely love it,although i do still use my shuffles,nano's and 30gb's on occassion,if i could only pick one,it would be my sony nw-s205f
product was labeled 'like new', but it should have been labeled 'like crap' ... it wasn't even all there, missing the bass speaker, and it had discolorations all over it, rock band stickers on it, corners of speakers broken off, front grating for speakers caved in, looked like a 10 year old owned it....this guy has already stated it was 'a mistake', and doesn't even want the merchandise back [because it is not worth the price to ship] and yet i now have a complaint going through Amazon.com to get my money back, because he just kept stalling and flaking me off, even still... said he sent it to the wrong address even, once....never....EVER.... order something from this 'person'...what a joke.Update: received check for original amount, minus a $13 dollar 'Amazon.com transaction fee',...but at least it is resolved, finally... i intend to withdraw the complaint, just as soon as the check clears.
The best ipod case for under $5! Everything fits snug and it looks very cool! The only thing that i would warn people is that the case heats up really freakin hot when inside the car on a hot day. Other than that, A+ product for the price
I saw that some people had negative things to say about these but so far they are good. I've had them for about to 2 or 3 months now. They are not very loud but that's okay. Once I figured out how to properly put them on my ears they stay still.
Only time will tell how good this is. It appears to be an out of the box Lexmark high capacity refill. If it is, the price was very good.
It's a great filter, but I ended up returning it because my lens cap wouldn't close properly with this thing on. The low-profile design just didn't work well with my Canon 10-22mm lens.
This works perfectly from by Boston acoustics clock radio. It was a pain to reach where it plugged into the wall when I wanted to move it, so now I just have a spare cord. Great!
My daughter needed this right away for her musical theater lessons (voice). It was a make/model specifically requested by her teacher. When I found it here on Amazon, I ordered it, and the reseller waas very quick to respond to the order (email), and he shipped it out immediately. My daughter received it on time in another city, and confirmed that her lesson went well, and the device worked flawlessly.
Considering that the SM57 was introduced to the world in 1967, a year after the Shure SM58LC Shure SM58 Vocal Microphone, I guess the 58 gets Batman status, relegating the 57 to that of Robin. But that's not really a fair assessment considering the 57 and 58 were developed at the same time, and except for the 58's acoustic foam lined cage pop screen, the two mics are identical electrically.The SM (Studio Microphone) 57 was designed to begin it's life in a recording studio, as a dynamic microphone used to mic the ever increasing volume of rock and roll amplifiers, drum kits, etc. In that capacity, it had no use for the pop screen of it's cousin the SM58, still one of the most sold vocal mics in the world to this day. So the SM57 slimmed down and even though it's still a fine vocal mic, you'll see it used mostly mic'ing instruments, which it excels at.One of it's long time and most important roles has been the official podium mic for the White House. A pair of SM57's is always seen on various White House podiums for press conferences and there is even a VIP bundled kitShure SM57 VIP Dual Microphone Kityou can buy for this exact type of use.The SM57 is an extremely rugged mic, built to tough standards and can take lots of road abuse. That's one of the things that makes it popular with touring bands and sound companies. And on top of that, it's just a great sounding mic for the price.There is a Performer SeriesShure Beta 57A Microphonethat looks very similar to the SM57 but the Beta 57 has a different mic capsule and transformer and sounds different. So make sure you try before you buy.Bottom line is the Shure SM57 is one tough road mic that sounds awesome and is not overly priced. A best value for sound companies, home studio recordists and touring musicians.
(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.
This cable is long, it's strong, and its down to get the friction on. I really couldn't ask for anything more in a bunch of wires wrapped together in plastic.
I have both the Logitech microphone and the rebranded "Konami" version of the same microphone that comes bundled with Karaoke Revolution American Idol edition. They work great so far, but I've only had them for a week, and am a bit scared of the seemingly high failure rates of the mics after a few weeks/months. We'll just have to wait and see!These mics are a bit lighter and cheaper feeling than the SingStar mics (which are not compatible with Karaoke Revolution). The cords are super long, which is pretty nice if you want to move around. I keep them wrapped up when everyone's just sitting on the couch to play. Oh, and just for kicks, I plugged in the mic into my iMac. It detected immediately as a Logitech USB Microphone and it works great!
I have had this puppy for 2+ years. It works flawlessly!!!Sometimes I plug dual 4inch cathodes into the converter provided, then hook up this 15 inch badboy to a standard converter. I'm grateful for the compatibility since it's fun to have the option of switching things up. This one has a three setting switch for ON/OFF/SOUND ACTIVATED on the PCI bracket. Even cooler, there's a knob for sound reaction sensitivity. (Maximum sensitivity, if you are talking it will probably light up. Minimum sensitivity, you have to be purposely loud to get it to flash.)Actually, if you place the 'mic' in a perfect spot which receives clear sounds/reverberations, it will flash a lot.The product does exactly what it should, it's easy to install and highly visible even if you happen to use a case with no windows. (Cracks will be illuminated, etc...) In fact, the product performs so admirably, I can't even think of anything else to say!Grab one if it's around 6 bucks.
It worked great. Plugged it in and the operating system recognized it and it work perfect. No problems.
The Canon S500 5MP camera is everything you can hope: small, easy to use, reliable, great pictures, and cool. You can truly put it in your pocket and take it anywhere. As with most digital cameras, it could be faster in taking the picture from the time the shutter button is pressed, but the S500 is better than most. The battery life and battery life indicator could both be improved.
This cable is NOT available in any store in our area so BIG thanks to Amazon for making unusual items like this readily available to everyone everywhere. Keyboard cables are too short and this was exactly what I wanted. Being tipical Belkin quality is obvious immediately & it works perfect. Does not have that flatspot to plug into tower like the keyboard does so I marked the missing pin space with a majic marker on the cord to make finding the proper alignment easy to find when you want to plug it in again.
I wanted this for air popping. With the metal base attached and with or without the cardboard liner, this popper consistantly burned the popcorn. One time the popped corn caught fire! I guess it is only designed for use with a little oil, but that's not I wanted it for. I use the clear plastic bowl now, but the metal base went into the recycle bin!
My only gripe is the RCA connectors do not offer enough clamping friction/resistance on the socket and can easily be (inadvertently) pulled out of the socket. I took some pliers and tweaked the external ring to be slightly oval shaped to help out the problem.Otherwise, the cable seams to be of reasonable quality. Picture looks just fine though it using 1080i and 720p HDTV signals.
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.
Easy to attach, great performance! I use it with a FireWire 800 card in a MediaCenter PC and I stream videos from it, haven't seen any problems.
I am very pleased with this product. I noticed that it made my player a bit heavier, but that is not a big deal. The bottom line is my player is protected.
I loved my 5060 until the menu system failed the second time. Just a year after repair and three years of ownership. Dissapointing reliability performance. I don't yet understand how long a digital camera should last. My expectation is 5 years without issues for cameras above $300. That may be unrealistic. I don't love Olympus anymore and poor servcie from a long standing company can not be tolerated by consumers. I will not buy another Olympus until they have proven to be loyal to me and you.
the Sto-Fen OM600 Omni-Bounce Diffuser is light, durable, simple piece of plastic that fits nicely over my flash.although not as nice as the professional white umbrellas, this gives a slightly similar effect for a tiny fraction of the cost.
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!
First why is it a great DVD player. Well the upconversion chip that is built into this unit is like nothing I've ever seen. I have this unit hooked up to a sony KDL-46XBR2 TV which is a native 1080P and the upconversion is amazing. Blacks are pretty good and you don't see the normal artifacting that most upconverters show. My Foroujda was great, this is better.The HD-DVD part is the best on the market. I still don't think it's the best. Why? Well it takes for ever to turn the thing on, it's not bad as the HD-XA1 which took a few days to boot up, but it's not like a normal DVD player. Picture quality is the same as my BluRay player so basically it is great. Can't complain. What I don't like are two things:a. The remote sux. It's not very intuitive to use.b. the HDMI output will not output bitstream versions of Dolby Digital Plus, True HD and DTS-HD. I'm hoping that since this unit has a HDMI1.3a output they will fix this with the next firmware upgrade. I know that hte 24Frame output will be available soon, but the butstream I think is more important.Overall, it's a great player, if you can afford it and have the time, you may want to wait for the Onkyo 805, which is a supped up version of the XA2, otherwise buy this one.
$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.
I really wanted to like this product. I have been waiting a long time to buy it, and finally decided to spend the money on this system instead of an "economy" model. I have no complaints about the music sound... it lives up to the Bose name and the hype in that regard... very big sound from a very small speaker. But, one MAJOR issue is a hissing noise that the dock makes when it is off. I bought the dock for my bedroom, which is quiet, and whenever the dock is off and the ipod inside it, a very annoying high-pitch hissing sound emanates from the speaker. It almost sounds like crickets. I called Bose support, which was pretty responsive, and they did have information confirming that this noise is normal, which surprised me coming from a company that prides itself on superior sound. I thought that such aural nuisances would not be acceptable in their products. If you plan to put this system in a somewhat-loud room, it will probably work for you, but if your situation is more like mine, I don't recommend it at all.
I bought this card for my daughter's Olympus C-5000 DC. According to specs, C-5000 model would not take more than 512MB. But I went ahead and inserted it in. It works like a charm. It's awesome product. The only cons is I had to pay $0.00 for shipping.
After a bit of getting used to, this is a great keyboard and the price isn't bad at all. It was easy to put into computer. And easy to use tutorial
what can i say a best lens deserve a best filter amazingly built package was good one hung ups for me is they don't provide a cloth for it to clean. i got amazingly crisp pics ...but i guess not due to this bec. i got a best lens ...it does interfere with the lens ....amazing...mabuhay
This switch is built like a tank and running just fine, unlike the part it replaces. It's nice having something reliable, when other components of my Internet access are suspect.
Great sharp system. Long battery duration important for long flights - but sound/volume is limited, so get sharp clear headphones.
Most people that buy this say it won't last long and quits working. Well that is due to not being broke in correctly. You need to use it for around a month at no more than 1/2 power or without an amp. This will make sure it works great for at least 1 year
While version 1 (WG111v1) works with later versions of TiVo, Version 2 has not compatibility whatsoever. To make matters worse, it is impossible to tell which version you got until you open the friggin box and look -- which is totally ludicrous. Bait and Switch, people, Bait and Switch.
I was looking for something to fit in my Dodge Ram (4dr). I did not want to put subs in the cargo area and take out the cargo tray that the truck has. I was looking for something that would fit under the front seats.After looking at all the kinds of set ups and what would fit this was the ideal choice. I placed it under the passenger seat. It didn't look like anything at first. But after it was put in, it did surprise me on the sound. It was just what I needed.. I wasn't looking to rattle windows or shake doors off.. It is just right for the job. It does ROCK!!!
Let's get the obvious out of the way: Brenthaven is generally in a class by itself when it comes to laptop bags. Consistently better built and more thoughtfully designed than Targus and other brands you often see used by "corporate types", this bag is no exception.I liked it so much I bought two. One for my 13" MacBook and another for my 15" MacBook Pro. To start, the cushioning around the "laptop container" area inside the bag is extremely well designed. Snug, and padded completely on all sides, including the top (by a split, fold-in foam "bridge" that closes when you zip the bag shut). The foam padding is the good stuff; dense and quickly retains its shape. Maybe .5"-.66" thick and is encased throughout in silver nylon so you can't tear it or dislodge it by accident. I always feel like if I accidentally drop the bag, my laptop is going ot be totally fine. It's a great piece of mind to have.Secondly, the front pocket has plenty of room for a large AC power back and cord, mini-drives, DVI cords, pens, and even a Wacom Stylus. My only complaint is the mini-drive "slots" are pretty narrow / a tight fit. The back pocket has a perfect slot for your wacom tablet, and also a spare for notepads, books or other flat-shaped items.The outer construction and stitching is near-perfect, and to top it all of, it's a full featured bag, with a comfy strap, that is *light* on your shoulders / arms. IMO this is the best bag you can buy for your MacBook or Mac Book Pro. If you are considering the "Sleeve" model, please be aware that you *cannot* fit your AC power pack into that case. It's more designed for college students who want to take their laptops around without a backpack but who do everything on one charge each day.
Please check to see if your camera is compatible with the PRO stick. My camera will take a Sony memory stick but not a Sony memory stick PRO. Too bad I opened the package before I figured that out. This might be great storage, but if you don't have a compatible product, you won't be using any of it.
It generally works perfect. Some times I get hung up on and it lot of static. It might not be the D-Link. If you understand how Skype works through someone elses PC, you have to wonder. The only complaints were it was difficult to install. Don't use the software it comes with, download new code from D-Link. Next, the volume is much higher, and my desk phone can't lower the volume. It is a great product and a great idea!
The WUSB54GS description on Amazon does NOT indicate which OS the wireless bridge works with. Only AFTER I received it, did I notice the carton indicates that it would NOT work with Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I confirmed this with a Linksys technician. He suggested, and I bought, the Linksys WUSB600N which costs more, but works fine.
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.
I use this card with my 5D Mark II for mostly wedding shoots. There are a couple of instances every wedding where I need a quick burst of shots to be sure I get the perfect picture. This card doesn't slow me down, as far as I have noticed. The buffer built into the 5DM2 is 13 or 14 deep when shooting RAW, and that's more than enough for me, to be honest. I get 16 shots in burst before the lag catches up to me, after which it takes about 1 second between shots.I know the "most helpful" review claims that this card can't keep up, but that has not been my experience whatsoever. If you need to shoot a burst for more than a few seconds, sure, you might need a faster card, but I can't think of many instances where more than a few seconds of burst are needed. If you truly need an extra 2 seconds worth of buffer, feel free to buy a card that's more than twice the price. If you need it, you need it. If you don't need it, save yourself a wad of cash and buy this card.
Just opened the package and set it up in under 2 minutes. Great.Had one blip! The keyboard was in Number mode (as if the fn key was always depressed). The piece of paper manual did not help. The tech support # on box was non responsive (during business hours). Checked online and found this resolution:When I install my keyboard the alternate keys appear on my screen instead of the default letters.You must hold down the FN key on your keyboard and the NUMLOCK/INSERT key simultaneously (1 time) to go back to the default letters on your keyboard.I still give it a 5-star since it is now working as expected. I hope they have a working # (or don't bother publishing it) and a FAQ sheet (which is on their website).
Overall system is good. But there are several limitations - some of which are mentioned in other reviews. One problem is that if you want to receive fax to pdf, you must also connect the printer by USB to a computer - you can't just have a standalone network/ethernet set up. And if you connect the printer to a computer by USB, you can't have that same computer be part of the scan to group over the network (you can only have that computer be configured to scan to by USB). There are other little problems - quirks with the software. But overall I think it's a decent system.
All three chargers, great price, and the cord even has a auto roll up device. Amesome!
A little pricey, but it does a good job protecting my DSLR body & lens while traveling. You will need one for each camera part. It could easily be used for other fragile items as well.
Arrived quickly and was just as expected. Easy company to work with and good selection of products. Definitely would do business again...
Gomadic brand USB data cables are the best! It does not overheat and charges my phone quickly.
The Soundmatters Mainstage really packs a lot of sound punch in a small package. The Mainstage gave me more than I expected and really came to life with the addition of a sub woofer. I was looking for something that would provide rich full sound with a small footprint the Mainstage fits the bill. The Mainstage doesn't give the 5.1 surround experience but I have found that to be over rated anyway. Hard to beat for the price.
this is a great ups, uninterruptable power supply. The installation is very simple, and for the price this thing sure packs a punch with withstanding a lightning shock! also the long run time.Most computer systems will be able to fit in the 325/585VA rating limits, mine did with an amd athlon 1.5ghz, 14 inch monitor, zip drive, wireless lan, 400watt powersupply, and could fit more! 3 battery backed up ports are surely enough for what u need, and u can add a surge strip to the surge protected outlets if there arent enough for all ur peripherals, as long as you stay below 10 amps total, which would be very hard to go over!i never have to worry about replacing my computer if this thing fails , because of the [money amount] warrenty! of course my data would be gone, but hey, at least they'll cover for all the equipment.During a power outage the ups automatically switches to battery, in 3milliseconds i believe, and the unit will beep an annoying beep, when this happens. when battery begins to get low the beeping gets faster, and the software that came with this should begin to shutdown and save files when battery gets low, or if u'v specified a time from when the battery kicks in to poweroff.the cord that plugs into the wall for this thing is very special! its flat, so dont worry about couches or something in front of it, plus the cord shoots out from an angle out of the socket, so it doesnt go straight down blocking a bottom socket if u have one.this is a great buy and you wont regret the protection it provides your system, you can even test it after the 4-8 hour charging time!
The linksys works great as a router and I dont even notice a slowdown in speed as I have in other routers but the problem is the firewall options dont work that well and you cannot send anything via ftp or anyother way of sending besides attaching via e-mail. So if you think you can handle that(I have) then it is the best. Otherwise you might want to consider something else
After about two weeks owning these, they started shocking me when I would run. Maybe I'm especially sweaty, but these are supposed to be sporty headphones, right?Anyway, I threw them away. Thankfully it wasn't much money wasted.
There is an excellent scientific review on a polish website, Lenstips, testing 17 different UV filters, using both a spectrometer and photographic tests. This Tiffen filter is bottom of the 17 tested - it has virtually no impact on UV radiation and actually reduces light transmission by 3% on some wavelengths - not only is it a waste of money, it reduces image quality. On my Pentax lens, images tend to be over-exposed and of lower contrast. Draw your own conclusions.
I'm a CD buyer by heart, and MP3 players are just toys for me when I'm traveling or my wife is working out. This MP3 player has so far done it all for me. It holds around 500 mp3's, and I prefer to use the MP3 file format exclusively. All of my mp3's have worked so far, wheather I have made them, or downloaded them from a sharesite. The sound is not that bad, I didn't expect much from the sound, but I'm pleasently surprised. The customizable equalizer works reasonably well. Even if this player does have issues, I purchased the extended warranty for 2 years, replacement garunteed under normal use conditions, so i'll keep replacing it with the same or equivelent. This is on sale at a big chain store this week, worth picking up for a travel unit, but not as the be all, end all of an avid MP3 downloader user.Only con-this did not come with an armband, but it's not to expensive to pick up a clip/band. Worth a shot, I think you will like it. It is on sale at a big chain store this week (9-10-9/16 2006) for 90 dollars. not bad. I even had a coupon
I keep buying these because they're cheap, sound fine, and I keep misplacing or damaging them. They are easy on, easy off, sweat tolerant and pull off your ears easily when they get tangled during activities or at the gym. Since they're $8 you don't have to worry about them.Sound quality is ok and they let sound through when biking or at the gym.
Really, I didn't have to do anything special to get this to work. Popped it in my camera, and it just did what it was supposed to. The vendor it's coming from has great communication about when it shipped and included a tracking number so I could check in on the progress of travel. That earns a good review from me.
After a lot of research which card to buy for my Canon T2i, I went with this one. You can't go wrong.
For $16, I assumed that these were four pairs. You know, the way that every other plug manufacturer displays the number of plugs. Will not be using this manufacturer again.
I have a 10 megapixel camera, so it can take a while to store all that information and I have had no problems, even when shooting in cont. mode. I bought an 8 gig card from another manuf., claiming to be the new SD-HD card (which is slightly thicker). My camera says its an 8 GB, but whoa, is it slow in comparison to my SanDisk. Hey, I knew if it's too good to be true (price wise), then it is too good to be true - but I bought it anyways - shoulda just bought me another Extreme III.
The previous owner of the GPS lost the mount (idiot). I cleaned all the PB&J smears and sneeze spots from the GPS and gave it to her for Christmas. Great move, now she always asks before putting a caller through.
Tiffen filters use cheap, optically low-grade "GREEN" glass. Get a Hoya UV filter. It's only $6 more.
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.
I really wanted to like this amp - because it's cheap...But unfortunately I found the bass to be unnaturally overblown and loose sounding - I particularly like a clean and tight sounding bass, which this certainly wasn't.My unit had HiFi Tuning fuses added for what it's worth.I am now using a Denon PMA2000IVR which is light years ahead of the Onkyo.
I did lots of research as to what type of TV (plasma, rear projection, etc)is best in the HDTV world. For the space in my house, I needed a TV less than 40 inches so was fairly limited b/w smaller Plasmas and larger LCD's.I looked at the Sharp, but was willing to go with the Olevia due to the # of favorable user reviews I found. There are a couple of 'expert reviews' that don't recommend Olevia (Cnet), but there were some very favorable recommendations (extremetech http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1642839,00.asp gave it an 8/10)I received the TV in fine shape - excellent packing. I was shocked to have it up and running within 5 minutes and looking great - I expected it would take much longer. I had Comcast upgrade to the HD service and Hi-def looks awesome on the TV. The old analog channels are passable, not great...but I'm hoping most the programming will move hi-def.Hope this helps in your search.
I purchased mine from Amazon.com. As a long time devotee to SLR camera's I wanted a compact camera with many of the features of an SLR, including a telephoto capability, but without the size and weight. I found the Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 80 with panarama an excellent substitute, especially when weight and/or convenience is a consideration. The standard and panarama photos have been of excellent quality. The camera adapts to different light conditions quite well, providing a clear picture, even in lower light. Olympus recommends ASA 400 film, but I found ASA 200 to do quite well. You do have the ability to override the flash and the autofocus when you need to, which is a plus for those who like that feature in a true SLR camera. The ability to carry the camera in a shirt pocket has meant that I have taken pictures on hikes, birding with friends, in museums and any other place where a larger camera would have been more of a hinderance, than a help. Definitely recommend it as a good buy.
Worst item I have ever purchased from Amazon! Gave it one star so you didnt think i forgot to rate it. I make photo cards all the time and thought I'd try something other than the tape rollers. That was a mistake. Right out of the package it was like trying to glue with a chunk of hard plastic. Not even sticky at all. I emptied the glue stick all the way and even the last possible section was bone dry.They got one thing right... its acid free. Glue free too. Maybe it worked the day it was made in China but stay away from this junk, crap, total waste of time and money. There... I feel better now.
Good product, at a reasonable price. I paid Amazon $95 with free shipping. It works well on airplane trips on a battery. It also works well as a connected DVD player in our bedroom (connected to our TV), where we watch movies only occasionally. Nice touch is the included remote control (credit card size). Excellent quality picture, sound could be a little bit louder.
I LOVE these headphones. I'm not an audiophile nor do I know much about the very specific details of audio components but I can tell you they just sound fantastic. I'm on my third set and have used the Bass Freq series for over 6 years now. I've grown so used to these, that nothing else sounds good.Here is why I love them so much:1. Sound Quality: GREAT for electronic music or any other music that has good bass. Most of my music is electronic, which includes deep bass lines, and these headphones make all of it sound simply fantastic. There is a good amount of 'thump' (sorry, for lack of a better term!) which I really like. In fact, I own a much more expensive set of Sennheiser HD series headphones that I use for recording music and playback but I've since stopped using them for playback. Simply put, my music just sounds better on these!2. Price/ Colors: I have owned the Bling Bling Black, Platinum White and Rocker Red (current pair) and the most I've paid was around $20 for the Platinum White set. I would definitely drop another $20 for the White set again considering how much I like the Bass Freq series but I decided to change it up and get other colors! The Rocker Red ($10) is definitely cool, not too bright and not too dull and really, has become my favorite so far. Oh and the Platinum White pair goes nicely with Apple Products, if you care about that aspect!3. Comfort: Each set with 3 different sizes of gel cushions, so you can pick the one that fits most comfortably in your ear cavity as well as provides the most insulation from outside noise. I don't exactly know what material they're made of but they're soft and do not irritate my ear at all. If you're really worried about sound isolation, these aren't the best but for the price, they do a pretty awesome job. The wire is long enough to thread through my clothing without pulling or discomfort.4. Reliability: Even though these headphones are made of plastic material, they hold up extremely well. My previous two sets lasted really long, but both broke due to carelessness on my behalf! I subject these headphones to around 25 hours of use on average per week and they have lasted me longer than any other headphones I've tried in the past. When they break, I simply get another pair from Amazon (where else!) because I can't do without them!All in all, I cannot say enough, you just have to try them. For the price, they're definitely the best bang for the buck. I've told friends and family to try these and they're hooked onto them as well. The only minor drawback is that after many, many months of use and abuse, the gel cushions do get a bit loose and tend to fall off if they get yanked around in your bag or pocket. However, each set comes with three pairs, so just use another set and they will work fine :) V-Moda's website also has replacement cushions if you really can't do without your particular size!
My wife often jokes that I don't put enough thought into the gifts I buy for her. I surprised her for her birthday with breakfast in bed and the feature was the glass pot with a blooming flower inside. She hadnt seen one before and thought that alot more had gone into it then just me dropping something into boiling water.I've since had my mom and sister add it to their "GIFTS TO GET ME" list...thanks to the Primula gift set I now know what to get them for Mothers day.We use it alot. The kids love it. We actually made iced tea for a recent bbq. We used the glass insert to infuse citrus into tea, it now has us wondering what other flavor combinations would taste good.
I have tried all kinds of headphones, from the painful to rather annoying Earbuds(tm) to normal headphones, and behind the ear headphones (my favorite). This is not just an average run of the mill internet telephony headphone with bad sound to make up for in cost, the sound performance is actually rather good. The design is worth mention as it doesnt make you uneasy about having headphones, theres a trigger for turning off and on the microphone, lowering and highering the volume, and a nice 8 foot long coord for a bit more mobility. Lets not forget its main feature, the microphone, I found the microphone to have almost crystal clear sound (if there is such a thing), so i had to test it on Dialpad(tm). The performance was excellent but that was due to my high speed cable connection. The sound clarity, according to my friend, was of normal quality you would expect on a average call. Overall, this is one of the rare products I actually give a 5 star on, if you need a good performance headphone + microphone, and great design with a cool look, buy the Labtec Axis-002 NOW!
I've had this camera for almost 2 years now, and have never regretted it. I paid about $300 for it from Staples in late 2005. I bought a 512MB card, and recently I bought a 1GB card, and I have never had it lag at all even when recording long videos...and the cards aren't even 'high speed' cards.The only drawback I can think of it that this Z730 does not take very good low-light pictures without flash. I know, that seems like an obvious thing to say, but it has a scene mode for "Distant scenery at night", which does not use the flash, but it still gives blurry, grainy photos. Night pictures WITH flash turn out great, you can't even tell it's night in most cases.I usually use the "Auto" setting. After MUCH experimenting, I find that this setting seems to be the best for me, though it will sometimes under-expose some shots (darker than they should be), but that's easily corrected with most computers' photo software...I happen to use Windows Vista's stock photo viewer, which has nice "fixing" tools. In most cases, you do not need to doctor the photos at all, the Auto setting really takes the guess work out of it. Using the scene mode "Beach" on extremely bright days works wonders too, it allows the camera to keep a high exposure setting, without automatically reducing light like it would on Auto.The pictures have very lifelike color, and when you know how to use the flower (close-up) and mountain (distant landscape) buttons on the top of the camera, you can create excellent photos like the pros. It has a self-timer, to take a family shot with you in it too. It even has a feature that takes several quick pictures in one second, for things like fireworks, lightning, or the bat hitting the baseball. Scenarios where you don't know the exact moment you're looking for.The camera is VERY user-friendly. You can be a total electronics novice and still understand this camera's features. It actually explains on-screen what each icon (symbol) stands for, so there's no guessing.You can customize every avenue of this camera too. For instance -you can turn the display screen off, in case you're hunting or something and want to remain incognito...it has an old-fashioned optical viewfinder for just such scenarios too. You can set the color mode to b&w;, sepia, low color, natural color, or high color for creating special pictures. You can set the date to display on your pictures or not, you can have the camera make a couple different sounds when you take the shot, or have it be silent. Best of all, the camera lets you know BEFORE you take the picture if it's correctly in focus with a steady green light near the optical viewfinder for OK, or a flashing red light for when something's not quite right. And the focus brackets on the screen allow you to see what the camera will be focusing on in the picture, so you don't find out later your wife's face is blurry yet the tree 30 yards behind her is crisp and clear!All in all, this camera is a powerful little bundle that wants to be your friend. You may be able to luck out and find a new one on eBay for around $100-150, if so snag it up before it's too late. Put it this way, if mine breaks or gets stolen, I will without fail buy this exact same camera for a replacement without thinking twice. You will not be disappointed.
First, I want to say that I respect LinkSys, they make wonderful network products, and this is truly a great product. Now, the sobering news is if you have Windows98 SE, you really do not need to spend all the money on this product. Win98SE comes with an Internet Sharing driver. You install this driver on one PC you designate as an 'Internet Router', and also install an additional network card on that machine. A good LinkSys network card retails for around $20. You plug your cable modem / DSL modem 10Bt connector into card 1. You can simply connect a second computer to card 2 by using a standard 10bt cable. If you need more than 2 computers to share the internet connection, then a small 8-port hub can be had for under $50, and you plug card 2 into one of the ports on that hub. Simple as that. All computers see the network. The requirement of some cable modems that need to be connected only to a NIC (they require a MAC address) is satisfied here as well. The designated &quot;Internet Router&quot; PC becomes your firewall and all PC's use the same IP address. Only the &quot;Internet Router&quot; PC needs to have Win98SE. The software generates an install disk that you load only once on the other PC's in your network which can be Win95 or Win98 machines. This enables internet sharing on them.
This product performs as well as I expected and the price was superb.
I bought a SimpleTech CompactFalsh card of 256Mb to use with my digital camera (Minolta DiMAGE 7i) but it does not work ! The card works fine on my PC, but there is a compatibility problem with the digital cam. I guess SimpleTech must be aware of the problem since their tech support e-mailed me that they would post a patch on their website as soon as they would find one, but of course I had no clue of the compatibility issue before buying the card, so I hope this might help some potential buyers...
I hesitated to purchase the cradle since the reviews seemed to be so mixed. But, I'm glad I bought it. Such a great deal compared to buying it from PalmOne.It connects to my Palm with a very positive click. I feel much more secure having my Tungsten C in this cradle. The original cradle didn't hold it as securely, and sometimes I almost dropped my PDA putting it in, as I thought it was locked in, but it wasn't, and almost slid out heading for the floor...doah! Not with this cradle. It holds it very securely.I like the blue-white glow; it helps me to remember to turn off my surge protector.It holds the PDA at an angle closer to vertical than the original cradle. I like this too, as the old cradle had it laying back too far, and causing glare on the screen. Not a problem with this new cradle.My only gripe is that it's so light that you really need two hands to connect PDA, remove PDA and hotsync. You need to hold down the base with your other hand to keep it from sliding across the desk. It has rubber on the bottom, but it's not enough to keep it from sliding.This is the cradle that should have come with my PDA.
I use this recorder for two things: recording college lectures and music lessons. It does a superb job with either voice or music. I have a cheaper recorder that also does a 'good enough' job, but the recordings on this one are fantastic quality. Easy to use. Buy it if you need a small recording device.
I used the notebook card to add a 2.0 USB port to my Gateway notebook in order to clone my harddrive to a larger new harddrive. The directions were easy to follow; however, the driver disk sent with the product was out of date, so my computer defaulted to the slower USB 1.1 drivers internal to my computer. I had to contact Belkin to locate updated drivers. Once I did, the USB 2.0 card worked as advertised. I would recommend the product. It came with an instruction manual and a driver disk. The manual had a contact number for Belkin support.
Buy a lens, buy a filter, a small investment to protect the lens. UV filter is always good to have.
This battery would not charge with the Panasonic charger for the Lumix DMC-FZ35, as it was purported to do. It was worthless.
New in box...same as would be purchased at an Office Depot or any supply place ...except the Amazon purchase was at least $10 cheaper than other retail merchants and received in a couple of days....
As a big fan of last years d-ne320 psyc model, I noticed this years 2006 model the 330 had one main advantage, 15mW headphone output. What is this you might ask? Well most portable cd players made nowadays use weak amps rated around 5mW to 10mW, I dont know why but I'd guess to either lessen cost or prevent lawsuits of ppl claiming it damaged their hearing. Although 15mW wont damage anything as long as your safe. Anyways, it plays all my mp3s I throw at it, quick access to files, comes with remote w/ volume control, lasts 22+ hours with a music cd, 30+ with mp3 cd all with ONE AA battery! Plays atrac3 files, which I dont care for, I prefer LAME mp3. And little ear bud earphones. Sound and bass doesnt distort at high volumes, due to 15mW amplifier. It has a customizable 3band equalizer, how many cd players do you know have that feature?? It also has preset EQ settings. Shock resistance is good, and searching for mp3 files is fairly easy. Bass Boost is there, however its kind of annoying going through the menu to turn it on or off, I prefer a button on the player. Paid 59.99 for last years model, this year paid 44.99 for the 330 and I feel the 330 is better. Why do I give it 5 stars, I think for $50 this is one of the better portable cd players you'll find in stores and online.Features: 3-band EQ, anti-shock, remote control w/ volume, 15mW headphone output, mp3 and atrac3plus file playback, playlist support, one battery lasts a long time. 3v ac adapter input (not included) timer for auto-shutoff, and moreCons: bass boost and EQ settings are hidden in the menu, with no backlit display its hard to change without light to see what your doing.
I'm very happy with the feel and look of this keyboard. I heard complaints about the print wearing off the keys, but I've read that the manufacturer will replace any keys that have that problem.
This cooler runs so quietly, you won't even know it's there, except that your notebook stays COOL. I love it! The holes in it are rough around the edges, and I'm wary of getting cut if not careful, but that's nothing serious. Item was as specified, and quick delivery made it a great steal!Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler
The HP camera is very easy to use and takes great pictures, its small enough to carry comfortable but does not feel fragile
Perfect for carrying your laptop (15.4 Macbook with skin is very tight fit), AC adapter, mouse, portable HD and thin file/book. For those who don't carry only laptop and essentials than I thin k it's perfect bag, but if you want to carry extra book 1" or thicker than I wouldn't recommend it.I think it's very well made. laptop compartment is very well protected and front and back pocket to carry mos of your essential stuff.
Wow... this is an easy fix that most people would love to know. I have been a wireless user almost from day one and at all times LINKSYS has been my best choice.I have been reading articles and problems all along and up until last month, I never had any problems. But funny enough, like the most user I started to have the same disconnection problem all of a sudden for no reason at all. I had this machine for almost a year now.I have tried everything that was "said and heard", asked linksys support 4-5 times on the same day for over a week but no luck.It would just drop connection and would pick it up after 3-4 hours or sometimes longer or shorter. Power on and off, all types of current or previous firmware upgrades would not fix the thing. But NOW it is working just fine for over 3 weeks no problems. I have around my house 7 different wireless devices working (all neighbors) most of the time. I thought it was one of them that was causing the problem but not so.FIX :1. make sure you backup your configuration to your PC (must learn that)2. while power is ON press and hold reset switch at the back for almost 90 seconds3. while pressing and holding disconnect the power with your third hand (!) and keep holding for another 30 sec4. while pressing and holding reconnect the power back again and keep reset switch pressed at all times5. wait another 60 or 90 seconds while power is on and reset button pressed6. no you can let go the reset switch7. connect to your BEFW11S4 using 192.168.1.1 and your password is again back to the original "admin"8. once you are connected, restore from your backup (step 1)9. never experience disconnection problems again (I hope)Note: This is technical food:_ After programming the EPROM that is on the mainboard, linksys manufacturers must do a hard reset on the device. That will clear the stack buffer and some registers. But it looks like they don't do that and even you switch off the thing, stacks don't get initialized and cause stack overflow (DHCP is most likely). Machine will still pump packets out but packets are all messed up you can not connect. Well, if you don't have the problem, you or someone must have pressed reset more than 60 secs at some stage. It doesn't matter what firmware you use, HARD RESET is a must after programming the EPROM.
Purchased this product in conjunction with a Samsung Nexus 50. It allows me to take the small tuner module to record on the Nexus or to work on this dock with my XM-ready Yamaha home theater receiver. Turns out I didn't even need to mount the antenna in a window or outside facing South. It works with a decent signal level located inside a cabinet on the south wall of my house, picking up sufficient signal levels through the cabinet and the outside wall of my house!!! I just used the tuner display of signal strength and moved it around till I found a good signal, avoiding the need to buy an extention cable, drilling a hole through the wall and mounting it outside.
I burn a lot of CDs, so you can imagine, I go through 50 a month, and mostly audio CDs.And I was a believer that all CD-Rs are the same. The CDs seemed fine until I got a bit over half way through and the last 15-20 CD-Rs in this batch would not play back on my CD players. I thought it was my drive and I just got a batch of Maxell and everything is fine again.A real let-down, so basically 15 of the CDs in this batch would not play back! I've never had an experience like this before, POS!
I'm not sure if my copy of the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC HSM lens had the "front-focus" problem that one reads about all over the web, but I did find that about 10% of the shots I took with it were insufficiently focused. (I ended up returning it to Amazon for a full refund. Kudos Amazon!).My shots were taken in low light (e.g. inside a church for a choral concert), but that's a major reason one buys an f1.4 lens in the first place. All shots were with my Nikon D40, which may not have the world's greatest A/F system.I really liked the look and build quality of the lens. I also appreciated that it came with a hood and case. I just felt the 10% misfocus rate was too high.Also, I wasn't that thrilled with the effective 45mm focal length. I may want something a little longer. I would give Sigma products another try in the future.
OK, so I live in Alaska, and I'm not used to traffic or lots of highways. The NUVI saved time, headaches and gasoline! Wow...it is great and I'm going to order another one for my other car. I have a Prius with full navigation; yeh, right....Toyota claims that they do not have the software for Alaska yet, so after spending $600 on the upgrade NAV package, I had to buy a Garmin. If you don't have some sort of GPS and you travel, these days, you are a fool not to have one. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! Very easy to operate...I never read the book on it, as it is very user friendly. Highly recommend.
The HP ScanJet 5590 Digital Flatbed Scanner is hands down the best scanner on the market today. I had three scanners that I threw away unhesitatingly when I saw the scan quality of the 5590. It has reproduced photos with better quality than the originals. Scanning photos, slides, reflective artwork and film strips all in one. Bravo to HP for such a fine product.
The turntable feels cheap and flimsy, especially the stylus. It would not play large LPs properly because of uneven platter. Tried to have Numark/Ion stand by their warranty, but they would not respond to email in a timely manner or respond by phone. If you google Numark support, it seems many people have this problem. I will not purchase another Numark or Ion product, and I strongly encourage you not to do so either. Try the Vestax Handy Trax portable turntable instead.
Received earbuds in early May 2008. Near the end of June, only one earpiece would work, or they would not work at all. I only used these casually while at work, so it's not possible they were worn down or otherwise blown out. I have tried my husband'sSkullcandy Smokin' Buds Ink'd Earphones - Redearbuds and, while not as comfortable, I'd rather buy a product that will last longer than 60 days. I would say the sound is comparable or slightly better than Skull Candy.
After demoing a bunch of dvd players I was accustomed to the on screen setups. I found Oppo's setup detailed for my tastes and user friendly. I have had no problems playing dvd's, cd's, mp3 discs, and mpeg discs.
Everyone has aleady said what needed to be said except that the camera (as fast as a rocket that it is) slowes down a lot on flash photography after battery is half empty (remember half empty is not empty yet). With a fresh charge flashes are ready in no time but after %50 of battery charge, it will take 3-5 seconds for the flash to recharge. I think that could be imporved. Other than that I think it is an AMAZING camera. Oh yes and my other personal wish: Add a stitch option to take pictures and connect them together easily (just like Canons)
The only reason for one star is that item is actually a 12-13 inch Sleeve. There is a difference. I thought I had found a Built 12-Inch Sleeve but I was fooled by a false and incorrect advertisement. This item is still being falsely advertised.Amazon - I have already brought this to your notice. Do you read these reviews?If you read this please acknowledge with one word &#34;read&#34;. If you do not acknowledge I will ignore all further review requests.Why review if they are not being read.
Great Audio Quality!Minor Buzzing when Audio is turned up on bad headphones (ipod headphones)But my main headphones (Sennheiser HD202)had no problems!The installation is a bit difficult.I am Running Windows 7; (pro 32bit) and even though windows installed the drivers for meI had to sit through 8 driver downloads..(2 min)the Set up is a bit difficult too you must go into sound options and change the volume on a different switch then the normal one (Windows 7)But over all it's worth the trouble for the low price!All you REALLY have to do is plug it in; and wait for windows to download/install the drives;and windows should automatically switch to it. and you should hear audio from it!it's when you want to adjust it, is when it get's a bit tricky.(I am using a Dell Vostro 1310 {the headphone port SPLIT %P )
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.
I received the replacement tv remote controls sooner than expected. Brand new in original packaging. Great value.
If you love headaches, stress, ulcers, or otherwise hate your life get this freaking printer. This by far is the worst printer I have ever used. Will not feed documents correctly, uses ink like small children drink sodas, and fails to reproduce color accurately. I would not wish this printer on anyone.
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
I have owned my View for a month and I love it even more than when I first got it. I will tell you about all the complications I have had, how I overcame them, and why this player rocks my world.The View is small, like the nano and provides equally excellent sound, photo/video quality. It comes in 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32GB, but trumps the iPod with its memory expansion slot which allows you to add up to an additional 16GB of data for just the memory card's price. Be aware however that it only takes microSD chips, which for most people needs an adapter, but an 8GB card can be bought for $20 with an adapter, so it still isn't bad.Upon receiving my sansa view, I knew instantly that it would be prone to scratches and fingerprints, especially since the screen and the player itself are one, so I recommend buying at least a screen protector. The material of the player is more similar to the first generation iPod nano, which doesn't feel as cheap as the new generations of iPod. The face of the player is easy to clean with a soft cloth (like those glasses ones). When it comes to the design, I like the View over the iPod because the back of the View is a very comfortable soft rubber grip that doesn't attract ugly fingerprints and isn't cold to the touch, and the menu wheel actually turns, which just feels good when you use it (you'll understand...)When it comes to their interface, I'd say they're very much alike. The menus are self explanatory, and both have their pros and cons about their menus. One notable thing about the View is that you can choose your background color on the View's menu screen, which to me isn't very important, but when I'm bored it's one more thing for me to play with.Now, the controls. After using the iPod for so long, it took a bit of time to adjust to the View. For example, when using the iPod, you simply press the up key to go back one step in the menu no matter what you are doing, but whenever I press the up key while something is playing on the View, it will play/pause it. If you press left or right on either players, it will go backward or forward in the track list. So then that leaves the down button, which on the iPod pauses or plays what you are playing, and on the View gives you the song/video/photo menu (it adjusts to whatever you're doing) and from there you are able to get back to the music list. What will really spin your head about the View though is that when you're not on the "now playing" screen, you use the left/right buttons to navigate the menus...so it keeps your mind sharp. So sometimes, it's one more click than necessary to navigate the View, but once you're used to it, there really is no difference. Plus, whenever I'm lost in the controls, I simply hit the handy home button and start over again.One cool feature from the View which doesn't exist on the iPod is its voice recording. I am in college and I use this feature to record lectures, or simply to punk friends. The sound quality from the recording is amazing, and unlike other recorders, it doesn't alter the voice being recorded. Also, if you are listening to the radio on the View (yes, it has an FM receiver), you can record what you are listening to, which is pretty cool also. For me, voice recording and radio are the most used applications on my View, and maybe that's because I've never had an mp3 player with those options. Whenever I'm like "darn, why do I love all the songs on my View? I want something to compare it to so I don't get used to all this good music", I simply switch to the radio.When it comes to battery life, I would hands down give the award to the Sansa View. I've never had an iPod whose battery lasted over four hours on one charge. The View can last me a whole week without recharging, as long as if I control its volume, backlight, and be sure to turn it off when I'm not using it. I use my View for at least 2 hours everyday. But one thing about these players' battery is that it all depends on your luck or willingness to ask. Lithium Ion Batteries will die when its time comes, so when you purchase one, you can rely on luck to get a fresh battery, or you can ask them how long this player has been sitting on the shelf. Of course, if you're buying from Amazon, you won't have that option. Therefore, I bought my player from Best Buy.Now, to the most important part of this player: actually getting music/photos/videos on there. Let me tell you, there is nothing simpler for the View. Plug your View into the computer (be sure you switch its USB mode to MSC, or it won't let you do anything but charge), and drag and drop your files into the correct folder. If you know how to use an USB, you'll have no problem with putting music on your View. Also, the SUPER BEST part is that you don't need another program like iTunes on your computer to do it. I almost cried (in joy) at its simplicity and how much time this feature has saved me. Also, one very good feature in the View is its ability to delete songs from the player itself. So if you decide that you've outgrown one of your songs and you never want to hear it on your View again, you don't have to go to the computer to delete it, you can do it right then and there wherever you are.Other stuff:The View will bookmark your podcasts and audiobooks as long as if you don't switch to another podcast or audiobook in between pausing it and going back to it. There is also video bookmarking.For the best sound quality, I strongly recommend you adjust the EQ settings and get new earbuds.There is a hold button, power button (which I find more convenient than iPod's "push and hold the play button for 3 seconds" way of turning off the player), memory expansion slot, and allows you to reset your player in times of freezingThere is a power saver option that will turn off your player automatically if it's not doing anything for a set amount of time that you choose - however I found out that turning off your player is still the smarter option if you are not going to be using it for a while.You can adjust how long the backlight stays on, and of course, the shorter you set it, the longer your battery will last on that chargeYou can find the shuffle/repeat options on the music menu or the settings menuThere is a slideshow option for photos, and you can even tag a song on itThere is a quick list option called "music go" and "photo go"Charging takes about 3 hours if your battery is lowThere is a "refresh" screen after you disconnect your View from the computer, but it only last for a couple seconds - it's updating your music, and it will still do it even if you don't change anythingYou won't be able to listen to music, or do anything on your View while it is chargingWhen you're viewing photos and videos, you will have to turn your view horizontally, but Sandisk had you in mind when creating this player, so the button functions will automatically shift places so that up is still up, down is still down, left and right are still left and right when it's being used sideways...i really like this feature, lessens the confusionTips for optimizing your View's potential:1. Before you even attempt to use your View, download the free firmware from the sansa website. This will solve the freezing and charging problems.2. Charge your battery to full before using it for the first time, and NEVER let it completely run out from that point on- that is the quickest way to kill your Lithium Ion Battery3. If you watch videos, download their free photo/video media converter. It's not as much of a pain as everyone makes it out to be. Just be patient, you don't have to stare at it while it's working =), go eat or something4. Get an AC adapter, it will speed up your charge and provide a more complete charge. When I use USB charging, the battery hops around after a couple hours, which kinda drove me crazy, because then I didn't know when I actually needed to charge the thing.5. If at first you can't view your photos, go to more>settings/options>system settings>display>TV out>off, if you still can't see them, try using the media converter6. LOVE IT!I hope this review helped. I'm still learning about my View, but I pretty much got all the features I frequently use down, and I hope it will be the same for you!
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.
Love the product. Was just what I needed after dropping my cassette player 3x's on one of my walks. Very well made.
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As a former 2/75th Ranger, I found these radios to be satisfactory for what they are. I only use it when I need to be able to speak to the wife while we're working on projects (no, I don't make her transmit properly over the net, but I do tie it off to her body ...lol), but these SX800R radios allow me to talk to her across a city block (approx 200-300m) in downtown Las Vegas. That means trees, homes, apartments, townhouses and a shopping center in between us... just not as loud and with static/white/pink noise. That's downright impressive for a walkie-talkie "toy" radio. There were no battery failures/issues. Follow the directions and DON'T turn them on for the first 16 hours of charging... a problem for most, I'd bet. The belt clips are fine, no breakages there either. There is a lanyard hole for you to tie them off, so that's a non-issue as well. If I have a gripe, it's not to do with the radio, but the need for an accessory mic and earpiece, as it's a PITA having to hold the radio up like a walkie talkie to receive and transmit because my hands are usually full. Personally, I'll fix that issue with a QUALITY throat-mic (whisper mic for the hooahs) and acoustic ear tube setup... or maybe the secret service hand-mic setup. I digress, but overall, after reading all the reviews of the prior Motorola FRS/GMRS online, I'm satisfied with the SX800R, especially the price... almost free, considering my other options. -RLTW
What can I say that the title doesn't already? D-Link is on top of there game with this product. Simple and to the point directions make setting up this device as easy as 1-2-3! I bought this device for my wife, as she travels a great deal. She is absolutely in love with it now! The wireless freedom in her hotel room more than makes up for the price. Not to mention when she must attend company conferences where she has a roommate. Now there is no scheduling broadband access. Simply plug the DWL-G730AP in and both her and her roommate are connected via the hotel broadband! The bottom line is that I have been in the IT industry for quite a few years now. The security of this device and its performance are phenomenal! I'm not quite sure why the first reviewer had such a bad time with his device, as the firmware is still at 1.0, which is what the device intially shipped with. Maybe he simply encountered quite a bit of wireless interference, or maybe he just happened to get a defective one? What I can vouch for is the one that my wife and I currently use, works beyond belief! Congrats D-Link on a phenomenal product!
I don't understand why people are giving poor ratings to this radio. It's a grave injustice. I listen to the radio a lot, both AM and FM. I buy a new walkman type about once a year. My last one was a Panasonic RF-SW70. I like the Sony SRF-M85V better. The Panasonic is a good radio but complicated to use. I had to get the manual out every time I wanted to save a station into memory. The Sony is so easy to use I didn't even have to use the manual at all from the get-go. Other reviewers say the reception is bad. Huh?? I get good reception on both AM, FM, and TV. I wonder if those other reviewers had the DX-Local switch set wrong. (It should be on DX for almost all applications). I can't get any weatherband stations but from what I understand they don't broadcast all the time in urban areas. The radio has the typical high quality SONY look and feel. I am very happy with it.
hello,since i was installing another computer to my router, i needed a specific length to fit my needs. cables to go had the closest length to what i actually needed. this 35 foot length allowed me to run the cord around my office and hide it in cord covers. it also allowed me to save a little extra length at each end, so if i needed to move the computer, there was plenty of wiggle room. great product, delivery and easy connection.
HOW MANY HOURS DO THE BATTERIES LAST FOR????????plz disreguard the 1 star rating... it was to draw attention to your eye. i personally never saw this cd player before. for all i know, it could be rated 100 stars
Well, since using HP remanufactured never works out, the next best thing is to get a discount genuine!
Just received a pair of the Altec Lansing IM716 from Amazon. Here are my initial impressions:Packaging:The headphones came in a very simple styrofoam box. Can't say it was the most attractive package, but hey, it much easier to open than the sharp plastic packaging which has become the norm as of late. Inside the box were the headphones, a plastic carrying case, 2 triflanges (already installed), 2 foam tips, a pair of filters, and a filter changing tool. The included instructions were fairly straight forward enough for the first time user of IEMs. There was also a voucher included for a free pair of etymotic earplugs. Although the website given on the voucher is either down or non-existant as I got a 404 error each time I tried.The Headphones:Design:Fairly well built, although I am suspect of the inline volume control. The clip included on volume control is of very little use. It looks basically like the metal clip you find on some pen caps. The headphones themselves are very lightweight. The included triflange tips insert very easily in the ears and isolate from the outside world just as well if not better than the Shure E2C and E3C.Sound:The Altecs are some of the clearest headphones that I have ever listened to. Maybe it might be because I have grown used to the rolled off highs of the E2C and E3C, but I was amazed when listening to some smooth jazz saxophone solos. Small details were heard for the very first time.The headphone actually contains a small switch on the inline volume control that allows the listener to switch between HD and Bass modes. I can honestly say that there is a distinct difference between each. The HD mode gives a flat sound, lows aren't overpowering nor are the highs. Great when listening to classical and jazz. One thing to note is that the HD mode sounds even better when the headphones are amped. The use of an Onkyo receiver brought out the lowend as well created a much more full sound. These headphones need some power behind them in order to shine. Whereas I only needed about a level 10 volume on my Creative Zen touch when listening to the Shures, I needed about a 15 in order to reach the same level of loudness on the Altecs.The Bass mode does exactly as it advertises. It increases the level of the low end considerably without muddying. Great when listening to Rap and R&B.; This creates a much more "fun" sound, if you will. Bass seemed much tighter and cleaner through the Altecs than the E3Cs. When comparing loudness of the low-end, it was pretty comparable with the E2Cs, although the Altecs were not as muddy.Microphonics can be a problem with these headphones though. I have a feeling this is an issue that may bother some more than others though. The noise that is transmitted through the cord and to the ear is more prominent in the altecs than in either of the shures. This is probably due to the volume control. Not a huge annoyance, but it's noticeable.Conclusion:These are a great pair of IEMs for the price. I only wish I had a pair of ER4s or ER4P to compare them to. I can appreciate the sound of these headphones even at low volumes which is something I could have never said about my E2C's. Although the microphonics can be an issue, the great sound coming out of the IM716 will quickly make you forget about it. Remember, you are pretty much getting two headphones in one as the switch creates two different personalities. I recommend these as an alternative to look at if you're in the market for a headphone in this price range.
This is the older model. Bought 2 of these refurbished a couple of years ago, they both lasted at least 2 years until the screens began failing after having dropped them a few times. Software was easy to use and I was impressed how solid and durable these players were, they have a hard steel back.The current Amazon price is way too high for this model, but you can get the newer model for a good price. The SanDisk Sansa mp3 players seem to be one of the most popular players.
for such small speakers the pH 44 is a good quality all around Tweeter its highs can be heard throughout the room
Since switching from Windows 98 to 2000, things haven't been easy trying to get a scanner hooked up. This LiDE 30 was a breeze, worked the first time, no need to download useless drivers. It has a self-adjusting top for scanning thicker items, like a book; 3 easy to understand and use buttons; it's compact, which I really like. I have scanned my art work and some photographs, both are clear and of good quality. The software allows for plenty of options. This should satisfy most needs and then some.
At first I thought the disks worked just fine. Then after a few disks they stopped reading well, and started to fail completely. Had the return window not expired I would have sent them back. I've had memorex disks before so this would be the first time they have ever let me down.
Works great and takes excellent pictures. Movies are a bit shaky because it is hard to hold such a tiny camera still. Small size makes it easy to take on trips, but screen is as large as on much bigger cameras.Amazon's price was the lowest that I've seen anywhere, and shipping was very quick.
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..
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.
YOU CAN SEE HOW ARE THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS ANYCOM DEVICE. THE FOLLOWING WAS TAKEN FROM THE ANYCOM FORUM:slyra77GuestJENS: which BETA USB UPDATE SOFTWARE and which UPDATE FIRMWARE?on: November 27, 2007, 07:05:02 PM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Jens:I have downloaded and installed, for my ANYCOM 250, the BETA SOFTWARE 6.1.0.1900, also have downloaded and installed the FIRMWARE (FLASH) 2.1.224.5.. My OS is VISTA HOME PREMIUM.Today I have seen in your thread an addendum which says: Beta is no longer available, we will post a new build of BTW 6.1.0 in the next weeks. What is the meaning of this: Does the update 6.1.0.1900 is not working as was expected by you? is it out of order? may I have to uninstall right now the 6.1.0.1900? please advise what is the problem.Another observation: I also have seen in the other thread that you have a newest FIRMWARE UPDATE the 2.1.224.6What is the meaning of this: May I have to uninstall the Firmware 2.1.224.5 and install the 2.1.224.6?Why do not place a new thread explaining both changes: regarding the USB SOFTWARE AND THE FIRMWARE?Your help will be greatly appreciated.With kind regards,Last Edit: November 27, 2007, 07:16:50 PM by slyra77 Loggedredial_flashJr. MemberPosts: 65Re: JENS: which BETA USB UPDATE SOFTWARE and which UPDATE FIRMWARE?Reply #1 on: November 28, 2007, 01:10:22 PM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wow! You find Caps Lock key on your keyboardthe explanations about firmware is in firmware thread on first pageit contain same firmware and address the problems described in firmware threadbeta software is a beta software so you install it on your on risk and you take all risks that this software may cause you.Loggedslyra77GuestRe: JENS: which BETA USB UPDATE SOFTWARE and which UPDATE FIRMWARE?Reply #2 on: November 28, 2007, 05:28:33 PM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------redial_flash :For your answer I can figure out that you do not have seen this site in the thread which says: You can download the Update at http://service.anycom.com/get.phpusb=firmware. When you go to this site you will see that there is not anymore the firmware (FLASH) 2.1.224.5 intead you will find only the version 2.1.224.6, in view of my confusion (which still have) regarding a request that I have made with all the respect of the case, I believe I should receive from you and everybody who answer in this forum a serious answer. Why disapeared the version 2.1.224.5?Regarding the Beta I want to tell you that it is not the way to handle a support site or forum. If their is an add or new update, a new thread explaining the problems should appear in this site for all the individuals with similar or no problems.I am new in this forum but very old for you and with a lot of experience in the field. I know very well what is a BETA SOFTWARE and it must be handle and posted by the developer in a very nice manner.Please see other support sites with Beta Software: The beta software is almost the final version with a few potential or minor problems. If their is another BETA, WHY IN THE SITE OF THIS ANYCOM FORUM IS NOT ANYMORE THE VERSION 6.1.0.1900. Have you check if the version in question is still there? Why not? any comments?As a client or as an owner of an Anycom 250 and member of this forum I need an explanation in order to see what to do with my configuration. I am not asking more than all other software support sites are doing with their customers or members of the forum. We need more respect when any person answer. Repeat, please see other forum sites.The problem here is that all we are having to fast and easy answers.Please see this thread or review appeared in AMAZON regarding the ANYCOM FORUM, by the way I am also an Engineer (A system Engineer from Georgia Tech):3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:A Good one to avoid, July 13, 2007By Harrison K. Clark - See all my reviewsI'd read about all the problems people have with bluetooth and thought as an electrical engineer I could make it work. Wrong. A very frustrating experience. Anycom seemed to get the best reviews and comments in the forums, but if this is as good as it gets, forget bluetooth. It's a 10 year-old technology that is not yet ready for the public. It's click-intensive, the terminology is very different from windows (same techie words used with different meanings, etc.). And this is just bluetooth. The Anycom product comes with very little help and terse confusing instructions. When I got the USB-250 it had been out quite a while but still the Windows software and the firmware in the unit were both far out of date and very immature. The software and firmware were being updated monthly with fixes that should have been done before the fist unit ever went out the door. It took multiple upgrades over several months (each requiring a full uninstall and a complete re-install) of the software and several firmware updates before my high-end Plantronics headset/mic would work with the anycom USB-250 ..... and then it didn't work because the USB-250 stopped working following the last firmware install. The install went fine and the software recognizes the unit but can't make it work. It took a number of emails over two weeks to get Anycom to agree to give me an RMA number.My biggest complaint is that Anycom's customer service consists of their forums. You have to sort through thousands of forum entries to find someone that had a similar problem then read through other user's comments and finally find a response from an Anycom employee to get the information you are looking for. Even then it's in broken English and not easy to follow. If it's a new problem you start a new thread and hope someone can help. Just searching the forums can take hours even with the forum search routine.My first recommendation is to avoid bluetooth if you can. I have one mouse that is bluetooth and one that is a proprietary wireless interface. The proprietary one required nothing more than plugging it in. It works perfectly. If I change batteries, I'm instantly back to work. If the batteries die or I get out of range on the bluetooth one, I'm in for 5 or 10 minutes of fiddling to get the mouse working again. This usually requires a computer re-start, but I have found a process that requires 14 mouse clicks (using the laptop built-in pad) to get the bluetooth mouse working again). It's a tedious process that is hard to memorize given the strange use of words among the bluetooth crowd. Help other customers find the most helpful reviewsWas this review helpful to you? Report this | PermalinkCommentI THINK THAT ALL WE NEED A MORE SERIOUS ANSWERS FROM THE FORUM. VERY FRUSTRATING WITH THE SUPPORT ANYCOM FORUM.I REPEAT WHAT MARCUS TULIUS CICERON SAID: I AM NOT ASHAMED TO CONFESS I AM IGNORANT WHAT I DO NOT KNOW.With my best regards,Last Edit: November 28, 2007, 07:31:36 PM by slyra77 Loggedredial_flashJr. MemberPosts: 65Re: JENS: which BETA USB UPDATE SOFTWARE and which UPDATE FIRMWARE?Reply #3 on: November 29, 2007, 11:40:29 AM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Caps Lock key still hang in on position did you really think that somebody will read 3 pages of bold and caps locked emotions?Did you have any problems with your BT? if is please describe it.take a look in thread http://forum.anycom.com/index.php?topic=1938.0 to see that is new in 2.1.224.6by the way 2.1.224.6 is the version of installer not the version of firmwarefirmware version did not changedi think all software supported in the manner "AS IS" so no support or responsibility on it.Loggedslyra77GuestRe: JENS: which BETA USB UPDATE SOFTWARE and which UPDATE FIRMWARE?Reply #4 on: November 29, 2007, 03:53:28 PM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------redial flash :AQUILA NON CAPIT MUSCASRegards,LoggedJensAdministratorHero MemberPosts: 1652Re: JENS: which BETA USB UPDATE SOFTWARE and which UPDATE FIRMWARE?Reply #5 on: Today at 02:59:15 PM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------You should allways use latest RELEASE Version. The BTW 6.1.0 was removed due to the issues reported.For Firmware the v2.1.224.6 includes improvements for the Flash procedure when used on Windows 2000/XP and also allows you to downgrade the Firmware on these systems. The Firmware in v2.1.224.5 and v2.1.224.6 is exactly the same.Logged--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jens WiessnerANYCOM TechnologiesTechnical Supportsupport-eu@anycom.comDO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THE ANYCOM USB BLUETOOTH ADAPTER.
Had to buy a new video card for my Dimension 8300 because the old one would not display graphics any longer.Didn't want to break the bank on an old computer so i picked this card up at amazon for $41.The reviews i read were accurate as this is a pretty good card for the money.It displays the higher screen resolutions of todays flat panel monitors and the few games that we play run much smoother now.I'm so thrilled with the performance boost i went out and bought 2gb of memory to really supercharge my aging Dell.
I've had two pairs of these ear buds and the cumulative amount time they lasted was maybe 8 months. The first pair stopped working after approximately 2 months, so I purchased some cheap sennheisers (sp?) to replace them. These sennheisers had horrible sound. I don't recall the model number, but they cost somewhere in the same neighborhood as the V Moda Bass buds. The sennheisers lasted maybe the better part of a year, so I decided to try a second pair of the V Modas because I did like the "bassiness" I got from them and thought maybe it was just bud luck the first pair crapped out so quickly.This time around, the ear buds themselves would come apart exposing the internal wiring for no good reason other than I walked, sat down, breathed, or blinked my eyes with them in my ears. This occurred very soon after purchase and got on my nerves a little bit. Fortunately, they could be popped back together without much fuss and I was back on my way rocking out. After a few short months, sound from the right bud starting cutting in and out very slightly, which is exactly what my first pair did, so I knew they were more of the "slowly fade away" approach to life as opposed to the whole "blaze of glory" idea.Now, here I am with yet another pair of broken V Moda Bass earbuds writing this review to give everyone out there considering these fair warning of what you may be getting yourself into. I use my ipod and buds almost exclusively at work because I do love music almost as much as tuning out work interference (picture Ron Livingston as Peter Gibbons from Office Space if he had had an iPod back in 1999) and do a fair amount of sitting down, getting up, and walking around with the ipod in my front pocket with the bud cord attached. I mean, what can I really expect from a $20-something pair of V Modas anyway? Not much apparently. I've considered investing in a high-end pair, but must concede that unbeknownst to me, I am somehow so rough on these poor buds, that they have no other choice than to die a slow, painful death. The sound quality seems fine; there is definitely ample bass, but build quality is low, so if you choose these buds be gentle on them and maybe they will last more than 6 months for you!
For the price, I feel this is one of the best digital cameras you can buy. nothing wrong with it and it works great.
I'm really happy with this remote extender. Worked exactly as described and I had it set up in just a couple minutes. Could not be easier. All other remote extenders have something you attach to the remote or you have to have some kind of receiver sitting out. The battery solution is so smart. I used this on my Comcast remote and works perfectly. The price was also comparable to other products and the Amazon price for this exact product was the best I found.
Good television&lt; the one i originally purchased was refurbished, and quickly noticed some problems, however i contacted Olevia and they set up an exchange in no time. The one i received from them works great, and from what i can tell was new. I'm happy all around. I don't have HD broadcasting, so i use my HDTV mostly with my PS3, blu-ray movies included. and as far as picture and sound goes, its very good. especially for the price.UPDATE: 4 years later and it still works well.
The gpx KCL8806DT under counter 7 in. lcd tv is a very poorly made product. After buying 2 units the tv failed on both after 2 weeks of use. Save your time and money buy something with better quality.
First if you actually own this printer you will know that it can use 9 types of ink, BUT it can only use 8 at a time. So to Mr./Miss one star rating down there.... it only uses 8 inks at a time and you have to switch back and forth from matte/photo ink if you want to print on those two types of paper.Next Continuous ink systems are just as expensive because in the end the hassle the can and will cause will ultimately cost you the consumer MONEY.FINALLY choose a "compatible ink" if you want to. You will find that the quality is what you pay for.If you want QUALITY archival prints, the stick with epson until someone makes something that is not only compatible but BETTER.
Why does one purchase a 12" notebook? To make it easier to carry. For that reason, one needs something to protect it AND transport it within another bag (carry-on, briefcase, backpack, etc) WITHOUT adding bulk. This Sleeve fits the bill, and I can pack it in my large camera bag, taking it to remote areas without worry. Note that this is dedicated to the 12" Powerbook. Purchasers must note that this IS a sleeve; it is ONLY for the Powerbook and no peripherals.
There is a note in small print that this product doesn't receive TV stations. Unfortunately, I missed this note. I sent this to my Mother, so she could carry the baseball game around with her, but it's not fit for this purpose. The seller will take the radio back, with a 20% cut in his favour, but it isn't worth having, if you want to hear the game in the kitchen. Beware.
I couldn't pass up this purchase 200.00 dollars at the time , for this subreally great buy look at the specs. 300 watts rms , 460 total wattsand freq. response 23hz -160 hz . Psw505 has great bass clear sound !
Much like the 055XPROB tripod I bought with it this head is also very heavy duty. Outside of its weight there isn't anything I've found not to like. It is old school in the sense that you have three levers to control the motion instead of the newer ball heads. I have loaded on my Nikon D80, a 70-300mm lens and a SB-600 flash and it is not stressed at all. Some people have complained about the quick release but I have not found it to be a problem. You just need to pull the release trigger before you try to engage it. Probably could be improved but I wouldn't let it stop you if you like this style of release mechanism.
The cabling was rather large but the overall design was nice. The cable actually feels like something as opposed to other flimsy sets.As for the quality, I'm not sure that it would make much of a difference but I don't have anything to complain about.
Just want to let everyone that this machine works with both dynamic IP and fixed IP accounts with Verizon DSL in the NY/NJ area.With dynamic IP, I do encounter the occassional hiccup where I do have to disconnect the connection on the admin page and reconnect to re-establish connection. On a fixed IP account, the throughput was significantly higher and a lot smoother (for streaming audio/video).Make sure to check back with Linksys for the constant firmware update.
When I first got this, I just loved it. To me, it was perfect all around. It fitted perfectly, he looked perfected and all of that. I never knew that it used 2.5 mm headphones, so that kinda sucked for me. But when I tried to get my music on it, it took me a while just to get 5 songs on it because I use iTunes. Other then that, it was good.Wait, also, now it has been around 3 weeks since I brought this and now, when I plug in my headphones, I cant hear my music and when I do hear it, it sounds like crap and I don't know if it's the headphone or the watch itself. I don't want to return it because I don't know whats wrong. Hopefully it's just the headphones.
I needed a phone outlet to hook up a Dish TV DVR box. I tried the one traditional one that uses the outlet wires as the phone line. It took a little work but I got the two units to connect and get a green light on both. However whenever I tried to make a call over the connection either with a phone or the box, the connection got cut. This happened repeatedly. I tried different outlets without anything else on them and still had a problem.I bought the DualJack and hooked it up, it worked immediately with no need to reset or move anything. The diagnostic connection came through as OK immediately. This is a great product that cost the same as the other hook-up without any of the hassle, plus it simply works! What more can you ask for?
My husband had a Garmin GPS which he used for vacation travel and hiking, but I could never take the time to figure out how to use the thing, so I printed out my step-by-step instructions from Maps & Streets or Mapquest. And I have to admit that I put myself in danger more than once trying to read the next turns while driving. My husband likes his gadgits, so when his Garmin went kaput, he went into hyper research mode. He bought the TomTom even though his Mr. Fixit buddy repaired the Garmin. He loved the pre-loaded maps and the long battery life. He downloaded his own POI data and when he was messing around with it, he contacted user support and received good technical support within a day.I wasn't happy he bought another GPS when I wasn't thrilled with the first one, but I let him have his toy...I was converted when we had to go to a wedding of a distant relative in the NYC area. It routed us the same as Maps and Streets, but without any effort. We easily were routed to restaurants and gas stations along the way. We stayed at a secluded state campground and it even had the campground's "roads" in its database!When we came back home, several bridges were washed out from severe rain, and we easily re-routed to avoid the closed roads. Just be careful not to use the "shortest route" feature in rural areas, because you may need a 4X4!We also let our friends borrow it for a few days while they were visiting from out of town. They were skeptics too, until they used it. They know what their getting for Christmas this year!This thing is so easy to use right out of the box. I really like the feature of letting you know what turns are coming up and that it calibrates when to tell you and at what volume depending on your speed.I highly recommend this for the Mr. Gadgits and the people like me who just wants it to be easy to use right out of the box.BJ
These laptops were never meant to run Vista, and it shows.There are numerous fora on the Internet that are filled with people who bought various Toshiba A135 models and then began tearing their hair out. Adding more ram makes little difference. What DOES make a huge difference is to rip out Vista and install XP!I bought two of the single-processor A135 models in May and threw in XPpro. What a difference! Before, the units were mired in molasses; afterwards, they are very fast and wonderfully fluid. Don't expect to get any help from Toshiba, however. But if you use Google you will find various packages of drivers that make these machines perfectly functional in XP.So with a little bit of sleuthing I have two very quick laptops that cost me $400 each. Sweet.
Received them just as I expected and were delivered timely and in good condition. These disks work where others seem to fail. Good Job!
I have tried the re manufactured Black 21 ink. the quality is poor.HP has a very reliable product that give a nice clean, sharp and smudge free finish.I will stick with HP all the way.
I when to walmart to get this but here was cheaper and free delivery, I'm happy with the sub enclosure.
It does what it should with no problems. I am satisfied with my purchase. Buying this online saved be a run to the store.
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.
I have a Pentax K-30 Camera, and just purchased the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR lens. I was looking for a good filter to protect my new lens. The 49mm B&W Filter screwed right on perfectly, and my lens cap goes right on to this just great. So far it seems it is easy to keep clean, and I have not noticed any smudging. To me the picture quality seems the same indoors, and I am hoping with the UV Haze protection it will help with my outdoor shots. I just ordered the 52mm filter to protect my Pentax 18-55mm lens.
I was concerned over the fragility of this product....but my eight year old is able to use it,after being instructed to handle it with care...I download audiobooks for her and she loves the recording function.Thus she uses it as a diary as well.It was a little hard to figure out,but now we got it down.I-pods are much easier, but then also a much higher priced items...
This was relatively simple, I needed MiniDV tapes for my Panasonic PV-GS80 camcorder and these fit the bill.
A small investment to protect your expensive camera. It is a tight fit for the camera with the 28-135 mm lens attached, but it does fit. The case is a two piece which allows you to easily unsnap the front cover-part of the case to take pictures, leaving the bottom portion of the case which is attached to the tripod mount of the camera via a thumb screw. The only complaint is that you need to remove the bottom portion of the case to replace the battery or CF disk.
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.
Essential if you're going to be using theTRENDnet 9dBi Indoor/Outdoor Directional Antenna TEW-AO09D (Blue)Be sure to get theTRENDnet RP-TNC to RP-SMA Adapter TEW-AMBAif you're going to be connecting to the external antenna port of most wireless routers.
Been using this for about a month now in my Nikon D40x. Works fine and is noticably faster in writing the photo to the card than the 1 meg card that came with the camera.
My son loves this -- it works great and was an awesome value !!!
Excellent camera for anything but low light! Excellent results with the movie mode, which has sound. It will also playback movies with sound. can also replace a camcorder. I have had this camera for almost 2 years. 6X optical zoom is handy.
These headphones were exactly what I needed. They never fall out, but easy to put on and take off. The sound is great, and it even has a little bit of a bass hit to it. I can wear them for hours without pain.If the plug at the end of the headphone cord twists, there is some static, so I wouldn't advise running. Of course, it may just be my set. I wear a beanie, or warm cap, when I listen with these headphones, and that makes them uncomfortable after an extended period of time. But other than that, I can't even tell they're there.
Solid Performer, great copies, and long life. Also found the best price through Amazon and delivery time is excellent. I'll definitely purchase another one!
I have only had the oppertunity to test this item for ice fishing, but from what i have seen its awsome.The see thru ICE option is incredible and very impressive.A little bit of water on the ice from a cup or bottle and your looking straight thru 3 feet of ice at the fish.Very nice size,portable.The sonar cable plugs in to the unit extremely hard so once its plugged in leave it there.Only complaint is that any large object on the bottom shows up as 3 diff sixe rocks,small/medium/Large,even if its a junked car,lol,shows as a Rock,or a tree trunk snag shows as a rock.Other then that i give it a 5 but for crappy bottom imagery i give it 4 out of 5
I am completely satisfied with the Panasonic Cordless Iron. Heats up FAST and, duh, it's cordless. No more getting shirt sleeves caught in the cord. No more maneuvering around the cord when you iron tablecloths. Take the iron where you need it.The three settings of low med and high are just fine (who ever guesses the difference between rayon and nylon? There is a printed guide on the iron to tell you which settings correspond to the type of fabric)You do have to set it on the charger to keep it hot, but you set the iron down to move the clothes anyway, so even an ironing session of an hour of linen shirts and pants I didn't find a loss of temperature.
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.
Although the unit was very pricey, this is the perfect fit for my '01 Navigator and it matches the interior perfectly.
I recently got married and my wife has as many cd's as I do. We each have over 500 cd's. We have 3 400 disc cd changers. We have no idea what cd is where.This "system" from Creative is EXACTLY what we needed. This thing is just so much fun and so easy to use it's unbelievable. I converted ALL of our cd's to the MP3 format using the included software. The included software is top notch and allows you to edit EVERYTHING before AND after you rip the cd's.Installation was a snap...I downloaded the latest firmware and software via the Creative web site. Everything works perfectly and works quickly too...No lag here!!The remote kicks butt!! It's perfect. Of course in the future a larger Color display with cd artwork would be nice, but for the first release this is just too cool!!I have NEVER written any kind of review. I am so INCEREDIBLY happy with this item that I am submitting this review. BUY THIS!!! You will be so happy!!!!!!!!!I know have 3 400 disc changers for sale!! Anyone interested??
The product arrived quickly and in perfect conditions. Fits my camera as announced (PowerShot SD110) and love the feeling of unlimitedness with all this space!
I bought this camera at $300 for my web-based business. The deciding factor was it's ability to write directly to floppy disks which saves time and memory downloading to my laptop computer. The advantage of this camera is it's versatility in picture storage. The typical memory card is also available.The picture quality is excellent for a 2 megapixal camera. It meets and exceeds the requirements for photo-editing for web content. Using photoshop 7.0 is simple with imports from disk on this camera which saves me using hard drive space for stages in production.The disadvantage to this camera is it's size and weight. I took it on my most recent visit to Europe and felt that I needed a pullman bag just to accomadate my camera. I originally thought that it's size would be outweighed (no pun intended) by it's advantage of floppy format, thereby saving the need to buy expensive memory cards. It doesn't however. I bought a small digital camera with higher pixel ability for travel which suit my needs much better. I would recommend this for anyone who wants 35 mm quality. Taking my laptop is as easy as taking the mavica.Again, if your usage is web based, the mavica cannot be beat. I would reconsider if you want an easy camera for travel/everyday pictures. The size and print quality is not feasible.--Kathryn White-Fidram
I'm only sorry that I had not purchased this tripod sooner. Versatile, easy to manage and not as heavy as I thought it might be. Handles everything from my holga to my monorail 4x5's. I highly recommend it!!!
Bought as Christmas present. We are first time GPS users and were a bit wary--from the time it was unwrapped it has been immediately functional-super easy to use. We do alot of garage/estate sales, plan to use it for that. It was purely plug in to car cigarette lighter install- we bought a beanbag type accessory for a mount as works better in our car situation. We just love using it--just hope we do not become too dependent--GO Home feature is fun and very reassuring--Love it
If you have limited space you might like these, but I thought they sounded poor for such a respected name. I replaced them with Acoustech speakers and enjoying the best sound ever.
I would recommend the verbatim brand to others looking for good quality DVD's and DVD DL's. I have good experiences burning dvds with very few issues, and have been using verbatim discs for a few years now.Did come across one issue when burning with these discs. Because of the amount of data and time to burn, when the computer went to sleep the process would be canceled leaving a faulty disc. resolved simple but turning off sleep while burning.
it does what it says......My neulion cable box is connected to two tvs in two separate rooms. i needed to control the cable box from both rooms. It certainly did the trick. I would say the range is about 50 ft. If the Extender is on the same floor and the rooms are close together it would work. but if its on a different floor you might want to look for something more stronger.
Works as advertised. It is a good accessory for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens. Worth the few extra dollars.
We have yet to have a Sony that is reliable and works appropriately. This one is a Sony PIECE O' CRAP as usual. Should have learned our lesson with the first one but no, we had to get this one, and we've been SORRY since. When it does actually write the information to disc, the disc usually skips during playback. If it does write the information to disc, it will NOT finalize the disc, will, thus, corrupt the disc, and then eject with DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED OR WRITTEN! There is no meaningful way to clean it; in fact, manual states DON'T CLEAN so after only 60 days, the machine is UNUSABLE as a DVD recorder and unreliable as a DVD player. Sony remedies to NUMEROUS errors? Turn it off, don't operate in humidity, unplug it completely and wait and wait and try again, don't operate when too cold, don't operate when too hold. When trying to transfer home VHS to DVD, will stop every 2 minutes creating another title. If you want ours, it will be in on top of our garbage can this Thursday trash pickup!
Exactly what I needed. Well constructed. Very pleased. It is quite large, so less suitable for portability but I plan to use it mainly at home and serves my needs well. Might get another smaller one for road shows.
Would like to hear your reviews as to the 4000's Internet (surfing) capaticities.How does it handle web pages? How do web sites *look* on a TV screen? Text, pictures, etc?
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.
Our DVDs arrived on time and the quality is great. In the past, we've had problems with another brand of disc that did not record. So far, we have not had any problems with these. JERS
We wanted an inexpensive reading lamp that would sit quietly next to a living room chair without fuss or muss. The lamp was fairly easy to assemble. I did not appreciate the sticky label that was attached to the top of the little circular table because the glue left a sticky residue that I have not been able to remove with ordinary cleaners. Aside from that problem, the lamp works.
Met all my expectations. Have used it for the past few months. Love the pull out tank that can be filled with ease while the iron is heating up. Also love the cover that you can put while the iron is out. Loved the hassle free packing and shipping from Amazon.
Nice looking cable.The snagless construction looks and works great. Achieves gigabit speeds as it is supposed to, measures approx. 14 feet with solid construction.
This is SUCH a good camera. I bought it but someone dropped it in water and it broke, so the guy bought me a Canon camera. I just sold it and bought this one again, because it is sooo incomparable. This camera is so user-friendly and takes such great quality photos! I had no problem at all with the seller - the camera came really quickly and in great condition. I'm so happy with this purchase!
I bought this product in the past from a Dept. Store (that has decided not to carry this product any longer), and have always been pleased with it. The locking vault is very versatile, and is constructed very well. I am very hard on my products, and this one definitely can withstand a LOT of damage. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone. Don't purchase it for the "locking" mechanism however (which is why the 4 stars only), as mentioned by others, it is very flimsy and cheap like used on a diary. If you don't need to particularly make it "secure"... you will LOVE it!
These did not work out for me at all :(I know I have smallish ears, but I didn't think they were *that* abnormal... ;)I needed a new set of headphones for when I go out running. I like the kind that hooks over the ear, because I find that they stay put better than the little knobby ones. I got these because I really liked the color =P and because I trust Sony as a brand.Unfortunately, these didn't fit my ears at all. The plastic is pretty hard and had some rough edges, so I was afraid I was hurting my earlobe when I tried to put them on. Once they were on, I bounced up and down a few times, and that's when they just fell off. That's no good, I wanted to take these on longer (bouncier) runs!I ended up getting a pair of Phillips headphones instead.
I bought this along with Dragon Naturally speaking Premium. I did not realize that Dragon came with a headset. This is very very comfortable and much much better than the one that comes with Dragon Naturally speaking Premium.
Out of the box, easy set-up - less than 1 hour and you are up and running. Strong signal - even on your back yard while watching your little one. Nothing about this product is complicated and instructions are easy to follow. There is 1 800 number FREE if you need help with it. This is product for you if you are looking for wireless network or just to go on line and play games. Great product straight out of the box.
I have had nothing but trouble with my camera, and what's worse, when I sent my camera back, they lost it! I can no longer get hold of them on the phone. I see the house of cards starting to tumble. Caveat Emptor!
Great price and you can't be the space available on a 1 GB!
I have one in pink and there was an issue getting the cam to work (there's a fix for that you have to download on sylvania's website) and the sound isn't that great. Also, i have heard some complaints about the wireless, which is a little buggy but not horrible. If you just need something to surf the web with, IM people, write papers and whatnot, it's great because of how cheap and ultra-portable it is. Overall a good deal, and I've been using ubuntu for a year before i got it, so no surprise it works great on the meso netbook.
The item was as they said. Service was great and they were helpful.
I use this lens with a D50. This lens captures great photos of my granddaughter and her team playing Fast Pitch softball. The D50 is set to take continuous shots of action on the field. Very few of the photos are blurred due to the AF ability. 98% of the photos taken are suitable for printing on quality photo paper.
This stand is wonderful. I didn't have issues with the internal springs although I don't force the stand down on top of them either. I use them as a bounce for when I'm packing up. They are very lightweight but don't swing when I place my lighting units ontop. I use either novatron strobe heads or mith vector hot lamp units.I would say these collapse to about 38 inches. Even if I collapsed them all the way with the springs compressed the stand would not fit into my novatron case which is 36 inches long. So I had to pick up a carrying bag but I had to get one anyway for portable backdrop stands & pole.But they area great stand for the price. I luv them.
I bought this camera with the Pyle PLTS77DU 7-Inch Touchscreen Monitor. I also reviewed that, which has a lot of the same info as this..I installed the unit myself in a Mitsubishi galant 2003. It was surprisingly easy, even though I only had basic wiring skills. I also installed a back up camera at the same time. The toughest part of the installation is running wire from the trunk to the dash underneath the trim. The dash installation was a breeze, just search YouTube for installation videos.The camera only works in Aux mode. I tried connecting to the "rear view in" connection but then no video comes through at all. I use the "aux video in" connection and switch to the rear view manually, which really bugs me. I gave this unit 2 / 5 stars because I only bought the touch screen to go hand in hand with a rear view camera. Since both products are made by Pyle, I would expect for it to work flawlessly. Instead, The camera works when I put the car in reverse and switch the dash to aux but I think the video should automatically come up on my screen like all the other dash/camera combos.The camera isn't as wide of an angle as other rear view cameras out there but in my opinion, it looks fine. I bought it primarily for the purpose of backing up into my garage, and it works beautifully for that purpose. The night vision is neat. People glow in the dark. It's a $20 camera so you can't expect it to be Hollywood quality. For the money, I am extraordinarily happy with this unit, minus the issue with automatically displaying the camera feed.Help me get the camera to pop up automatically and this unit gets 5 stars!!!!
Problem one: I spent money to by the synch for Outlook, but the function doesn't work. Either I get a communication error on the Rolodex, or the I am told to press an &quot;RX&quot; button on the organizer, a button which doesn't exist as far as I am concerned. THe Instruction Manual gives no information about how to synch and the software that comes with the cable to allow sychronization has no help option.Worthless
I installed this in a motorhome. We had some initial problems which turned out to be where I installed the inside antenna. Wilson sent me new amplifier and a new antenna at no charge and worked well with me to solve my problems. The tech department was very responsive and very knowledgeable.
Buying this camera was a total mistake. I had it for 3 months and it started using batteries, $36.00 worth in two days. I returned it to Sigma on December 10th and kept calling them. They told me they were too busy to look at my camera and call back at the end of January. I called again and was told the manager would call me, he never called. I then sent an email and they never responded. I went out of town for the weekend and came home and my camera had been left on the porch for 4 days in the cold and rain. I have never seen such poor customer service. Not quite sure about the camera yet because I wasn't able to use it very long.
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.
This transaction was handled in a professional and timely manner. The products work as advertised. Great!
Great product... works fine and very comfortable design to feet all.I am glad I have it now.
This is my second Kodak EasyShare digital camera. I purchased this model primarily for its 10x optical zoom. It took me a bit to get used to the EVF though. I shot over 200 photos while on vacation in Maine and the battery held up fine. I did purchase an extra battery to have on hand when I need it. I am learning how to use all the other options and have taken some incredible photos.
This is the perfect film for black and white photography. This film is very flexible in that it can be used for both general purpose photography as well as action photography. It captures the perfect balance of light, shadows, and contrast. This film is high in quality and thus produces quality negatives and photographs.
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.
If you need archaic hardware, like we do, this will fill your needs nicely, at a good price. We are happy.
We bought this at a wholesale warehouse store b/c we were in need and it was cheap. Big mistake. It worked okay for the first couple of months, and then things just randomly and inconsistently stopped working on it. Sometimes moving the plugs around helped, but ultimately we replaced it with a much better model from another company and have had way better results!
The photo's don't do it justice! The pink quilting is extremely rich looking, and inside is lined in a gorgeous satin, with the words "Mango Tango" decorating the fabric. Tons of space inside for my new toshiba 15.4 laptop, many compartments and a bonus of a satin drawstring bag for your cords, wireless mouse, etc... It's beautifully constructed and well worth the $.
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.
I purchased this lamp as a replacement a few months ago.The first problem was the fit and function. I had a hard time getting it to line up with the screws on the TV during installation. Last week the bulb EXPLODED in my TV. There were glass shards everywhere. I do not know if there is damage to my TV because I have not found a replacement bulb yet. DO NOT BUY IT!!!
I've gone through many sets of headphones and many disappointments, after reading about seemingly endless amounts of headphones online I came upon these. One week later I received these in the mail and was amazed by the quality in sound and the OUTSTANDING bass levels. Deep and clear sounds only from the Bass Freq's of V-Moda. If your like me you like your music loud, these can take any amount of power without flaws. Also another big concern with ear buds is the material used on the part that's in your ear. V-Moda uses a very soft but insulating material that completely blocks outside noises while remaining comfortable in your ear for hours. True customer review.~Kurtis~
This lens has replaced my stock 18-55mm lens on the Canon Digital Rebel. The lens is very sharp for the photos I take (close-ups as well as longer distance pictures). One "negative" - the lens is a little heavier than the stock lens which came with the camera. Not a real problem though. One difference - the manual focus ring is to the rear whereas the stock manual focus ring is in the front. The motor is extremely quiet and quick! Am extremely pleased that I purchased this lens and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
DO NOT pay attention to the ad copy promising knucklehead bass. These are the headphones that you need if you want to -avoid- knucklehead bass.My acquisition of these was the culmination of a long painful search for clear, smooth, nonhyped headphones for vocal work, from tracking a singer to listening to the radio.For these purposes, the HD201 is excellent, extraordinary, and unique. Any other headphones you'll find will have painfully annoying bass boosts and often ear-frying treble. These HD201s are clean, clear, and perfect for anything that is voice-oriented, and almost nothing else is. In fact, they remind me a bit of the RE20 radio announcer's microphone sort of sound.The construction and initial impression of the sound is a bit cheapish, but once your ears and the phones get accustomed to each other, you will be rewarded with very excellent vocal performance.
My daughter requested this from Santa. She loves it. She has had so much fun listening to music and audio books. We homeschool, so I load audio books and lessons onto the player for her to listen to and it is a fun way for her to get in a lesson. The online world seems to be lots of fun for her too. Educationally, earning money and not running out or planning for a certian product for your Barbie Girl online is good experience for future budgeting. The little clothes and items that snap on and off are easy for her to munipulate. The only complaint has to do with the ear buds. They broke at the base/plug after a week. My daughter was either pulling them in and out of the player with too much force OR they were poorly made. She has replaced them and has had no problems with the other ear buds. I love the fact that the box it comes in turns into a storage case for all the little snap on features, the cd and other extras so everything stays in one place and nothing gets lost as some of the snap on features are tiny. Overall, this has been a wonderful toy for my 9 year old.
I just open it and it doesn't work. The remote doesn't work.And it doesn't open. But the power comes on. I'm going to go return now..
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 bought this to run my home network. I do video over cat5e in all my rooms and this unit performs flawlessly. Good price, well built and comes with the brackets to rack mount (which I did).
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.
After using the ipod earphones, these are much more comfortable and don't hurt my ears. The sound quality is excellent and the fit is comfortable. I'm still trying to find the best earpiece for my ears. Three different earpieces are included. But so far (3 weeks) I'm very happy. I don't find that these earphones filter outside noise as much as I'd like for them but I didn't want to pay the price for that feature.
I had been looking for an iPod based alarm clock with lit digits against a black background for a while before finding the iTone. (I have vision problems and black digits against a lit background is very difficult for me to read.) Unfortunatly, I have had to return both of the units I bought because of the awful hum that is heard whenever the playing music from any source (iPod/AM/FM all have it.)
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!
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.
These are genuine Canon ink tanks WITH the computer chip included.That is VERY important as I have no interest in trying to remove the chip from my old tanks and stick it on a cheap refill.These work perfectly, and come at a great price.As usual, I am very happy with my Amazon purchase!
Attach it to your camera, and I can assure you, you will take pictures with it. I'm not exactly sure what else to say. Buy it if you want it.
My reception was so-so until I purchased this 50 ft. extension and moved the antenna outside. Now it's great!! This is a needed accessory for any Sirius owner. At $19.95 it was a terrific buy. Why the major price hike in this product? It now may be cheaper to go to your local electronics store to purchase this extension.
The umbrella works as it should and gives great results. Be careful with the collapsing portion as it is a little flimsy. With careful use it should last me quite a while.
I love this paper. It really, really does come out good. I love the printer that I am using with this paper and everything about it. I have never had a problem running out of ink before paper, and I have never had a problem with the paper getting "stuck" or anything. I know some people are stuck on the price, but as far as I'm concerned, it is worth it. When I think of the money I have put in printer ink and toner before I got this pack with it included, I could cry. When looking at the price, just remember you get what you pay for.Margaret
I am typing this in my basement, about 12 ft below and 15 feet east of the router/booster. I used to get no signal here most of the time (before connecting the booster). Now I am getting a solid 46/50% on Signal Strength and Link Quality. The meters are pegged up to about 10 ft away! I'm getting 1500/250 on Speakeasy.net's bandwidth test.
I got the camera as a gift, so I can't really return it, or I would. I'm not a very good at technology, and the manual that came with the camera did not help me one bit. I'm used to a manual zoom, I do not like the &amp;amp;quot;smart zoom.&amp;amp;quot; Also when I take a picture, the LCD screen goes black. So the 2-3 seconds that it takes the camera to take a picture, I don't even know what I'm taking a picture of! The memory card that comes with it, only holds 11 picures. All of the accessories for the camera are way too expensive......
Amazing speakers. Use them at parties. They aren't going to "blow the windows out" but they'll impress your friends and family. The portability is a fantastic plus for such small, powerful speakers.
Great USB cable - much cheaper that in the computer stores. Have used 6', 10' and 15' cable length, all with gold tips.
I know some reviewers are saying currently these cables are not Cables to Go. That MAY be the case if it's fulfilled by amazon or sold by somebody else or something, I have no idea. However, on December 3 I ordered these ones when they were sold and shipped by Amazon and today arrived the legitimate Cat 6 network cable, branded Cables To go.
I bought this receiver to solve a problem I was having with my Mitsubishi wd-52631. The TV has a great picture, but on some stations the audio that I port to an A/V receiver through the digital output of the TV is flakey. It cuts in and out. This is with a nearly 100 percent signal on TV.This is were the Samsung DTBH260F comes in. I use a HDMI cable to send video to the Mitsubishi TV and an optical cable to send audio to my Yamaha receiver. The results are simply stunning. The audio gets decoded into 5.1 surround sound by the Yamaha A/V receiver and the video is at least as good if not better than the Mitsubishi's tuner.As other reviewer's have noted, the remote is the weak link. This is of no concern to me because I use a Harmony 890 remote. If you are having problems with the tuner in your HDTV or just need a great little Hi Def tuner buy this one. You won't be disappointed if you use a HDMI cable for video and an optical cable for audio!
This is just as good as Hoya filters, and really can't tell them apart; its truly a Multi-coated filter. Compared it to the Hoya Multi-coated one I have its identical.
Although the product is not costly but adding shipping charges makes it costlier than others. I cancelled my purchase because of this readon. You may end up not using this charger at all if you have a laptop
For those who have non-computer type devices which copies music, data, or other types of media on blank CD's, These are highly recommended. I have one of those recorders that makes CD's from (don't laugh) actual vinyl LP's. and the only kind of blank CD it will accept are these "All Purpose CD's" made by Fujifilm. I used to be able to buy them at Frys Electronics, but no longer available there. Thank goodness I can still buy them on Amazon.com. So yes I do highly recommend this product.
I only have one amp in my house with enough output to make good volume levels on these. However, with that, it rocks. These may not be your noise isolation set for beboppin' around with your mp3 player.
I've own a Olympus C-40zoom for 2 years and I do like it a lot, the only problem I have with it the the sloooooow startup time, looooong wait between shoot to shoot, so I put in on eBay and ready for my next one. I've tried 4 different cameras (Leica D-Lux, Casio Z3, Olympus D-560, Fuji F700) and finally this is THE one. SUPER fast start up, quick charge from shoot to shoot. Very easy to operate and excellent picture quality. to be honesy I don't know and don't have &quot;expectation&quot; for what the Super CCD SR sensor will do, but I know the output is definitely satisfy what I am looking for. A little bit expensive, but metal body gives it a high quality feeling. Over all, good camera and does deliver what I need.
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 purchased this graphics tablet to work with my Asus EeePc about 2 weeks ago. It is pretty bare bones but works wonderfully under Windows XP. The only downside I see is that the pen requires a battery (which is included) which will eventually need replacing. However, there are tips in the manual for extending the life of the battery, the most important of which is to never rest the pen nib down. The nib acts as a switch so when it is pressed, it draws power from the battery.Understandably, a Wacom tablet does not have this limitation and there are low-priced Wacom tablets available. However, I am so far very happy with this purchase and works as advertised.
I bought this to use for Ubuntu Linux (9.10). I had another 7.1 surround sound usb audio adapter which I cracked when I rolled my chair into it.I bought another one of those from another amazon reseller & it came DOA.So I bought two of these adapters. They work with Ubuntu out of the box, but they were horribly distorted with one set of speakers I had.They sound Fantastic with my headphones & sound okay with another set of speakers I have. I messed around with the Alsa Mixer & config files.I didn't have any luck.I didn't use it with Windows, so I can't tell you how it works with that.Next time I'll spend the extra $5 for the other USB adapter.
...I bought a Sony D-E221 cd player with it and the headphones give excellent sound. They are also quite comfortable. They look good and match the colour of my portable cd player, too. So, my advice is: If you can afford it, go for it!
THis unit does not play sacds. Otherwise, it seems to be a wonderful dvd changer. I've only had it for one day so my opinion may change. But it does not play sacds and sony does not have this unit listed on their website. I spoke with sony and they said that the unit is only 6 weeks old so maybe they will get around to putting it on their website.
This is the best iron i have ever gotten. it's very well made and has a stylish look with the cover on it , i like the cover because it protects it from dust and dirt flying around.And it works fantastic !!!! the sole plate is stainless steel i believe and is easy to clean off the starch spray if you use it . it also has a feature where you can hold it upright and give your hanging clothes a "blast" of steam !!! i just love this iron and if you want a new iron , this is the one to get !!!!!!Laura Q.
I kept blowing the amp in my Infinity sub so decided to replace it instead of having it repaired again. The Polk sub has a larger amp and produces much more deeper, tighter bass than my Infinity or my Advent subs combined. I am a new Polk fan and am thrilled with the quality of product for the price paid. You just can't go wrong with this level of quality. Using this with my Polk tower speakers makes a complete soundstage for movies that I just didn't have with the old system. I am thrilled with Polk quality and the ease of purchasing from aAmazon.
Excellent item, that work perfectly and i can use that with my two ipod in my house and in my car also charger resolve the problem off discharged battery in the ipod
I really liked this frame, the price was great, it was easy to set up, and the picture quality was very good.
Chargers work fine, retractable cable broke on first use - poor design cheap plastic. Not worth the return shipping cost.
Not a bad case for the product. You may have to concentrate on the buttons that you need to move around but it does protect the case very well.
Customer service by e-mail was unable to provide useful information on how to use this product with a G3 Powerbook running OS 8.6. I was told that a required extension is &quot;Toast USB Iomega Bridge,&quot; which doesn't come with the software supplied. The online person at Iomega sent me to Adaptec for an upgrade (Toast 413 OEM) which I installed but which didn't enable me to copy anything. He then brushed me off with the suggestion that I check whether my media (which I had told him had been supplied by Iomega) was compatible with the product. When I asked whether we shouldn't be tracking down a source for the missing extension, I was told to refer further inquires to the phone line--which is so backed up as to be virtually useless.
I just received the player in the mail today. I went to turn it on, and the clicking sound you get while scrolling just started going on its own. It would NEVER stop scrolling. I formatted/updated about 3 times, no help there. I also checked google and meizume along with all of the other forums, and they said it was a hardware defect.
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 rate the system as excellent. I might rate it as outstanding if I were familiar with all other systems that perform the same purpose. I have an extensive Audio/visual system and have found that universal remotes cannot fill all my needs or that adjustment/tuning is always in doubt. On the other hand, you have to get up and open your cabinet to have direct visual contact with whatever system(s) you want to use. The Hot Lint Pro system takes all those issues away and with all the necessary remotes at hand I am able to use any part or combinations of my system with ease and reliability. It is remarkably easy to install and is not obvious to the eye. This is a system that simplifies and is unobtrusive.
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
I received this item from Amazon in three days, and was up and running in about 30 minutes. That includes one direct connect desktop, and two wireless laptops. I had the cable modem connected to my desktop, and wanted to add high speed capability to the two laptops. My neighbor has a similar setup that I wanted to duplicate.I followed the easy to understand instructions included, and was all networked in no time. I think a previous review stated that it takes longer to unpack the items than to connect everything. This is about right.I have used Linksys products before, and am very happy. Bottom line, you will be very pleased too. You will wonder why you waited so long.
So I wanted a USB Flash drive that would allow me to transfer files quickly between a PowerBook G4 and G5 and a windows PC not on the same network.I tested this drive out as a work friend had one and it worked perfectly moving files. Sadly I needed in a hurry so went to CompUSA where thy only had the 1GB version for the same price the 2GB is being sold on Amazon.What can u do.
For those who may want to buy a CD recorder simply to record a whole CD, this may be a good choice, but for anyone wanting to customize, selecting tracks from different recordings to make a CD, this machine was simply impossible. It took me back to many years ago, approximately 1999, to the days of making tapes for friends. I had to sit by the machine and hit a pause or stop button to end the recording. It also would not allow the fast recording of single tracks. This was in contrast to being able to select a track for recording, walking away, and returning to find the recorder waiting for my next track selection that I had with a Phillips that unfortunately broke within months of my purchase, leading me to buy this model. So, for those who want control, to make compilation disks, this is definately not the machine. I find it hard to believe a basic recorder like this costs this much money. I wonder if there is a good reliable machine out there.
Fantastic quality and performance but I'm going through a color ink cartridge every two weeks in moderate usage that I could normally go a couple of months with my old HP 830c. You should factor this cost into your budget.Noah
Being a retired person and not knowing about these things as young people do, I checked around and found that "Links" Router's and adapter's are the way to go. I found that are very good but the "Start up disk" for the router and the adapter did not work on my computer as I could not configure using the disk, I had to set it to manual setting and go where no amateur should go, it took a little time and now I know more then I wanted to know about these thing's. Working great and yes it was worth the time to manual configure, on the router disk make sure also download the "Linksys Easy Advisor" make's set up mush easier.(after you read it twice) Also helpful for the adapter.
I bought this product 4/13/2006It was excellent before I found the picture is anamorphicIf we see "anamorphic wide screen movie" at a 4:3 screen, the shape is perfectly anamorphic.( if you don't select 4:3 letterbox)but even in the wide mode at 16:9 it still little too much anamorphic-If you watch carefully the screen; human face looks longer than the standard and circle looks ellipseAfter I saw this It border me; I could not watch the movie- I tried several different movies but same result.I went to best buy, circuit city and comp usa, and tried all 10.2" portable dvd players- maybe you don't believe it -all 10.2" screen dvd players had same anamorphic problems- philips, polaroid, initial, insignia, . etc- I think all companys are from same lcd panel company.I have returned 5 players -1. polaroid,($289)-low contrast, 2. panasonic($399)-do not have AV input, 3. insignia($339)-10'2-anamorphic problem, 4. toshiba($289)-not clear dark picture and av input image is terrible, and 5. philips($399 anamorphic problems.finally I bought a Durrabrand 8.5" player(179) at wall mart- picture is not progressive but very high contrast and very clear and realistic and not anamorphic and AV input image is also good- it is just like Panasonic quality + AV input- even little samller screen the 10.2" but Now I am very satisfied of the product. I am also disappointed of the famous brand. -Panasonic, specially toshiba, and company of 10.2 inch.if you don't mind the anamorphic - you can buy Philips, or any chipper 10.2" but - I don't recommend itif you don't mind AV input buy panasonic
Looking for a replacement for old Plantronic headset, so decided to stick with the brand... chose the over-ear headset, and not comfortable. Ear loop seems too thick for comfortable wear. Agree with other that for short period of time, OK... longer (hours), not good.While sound quality was generally good (tested on a call to a cell phone), but noise suppression doesn't work well: picked up background typing, even on a quiet keyboard. Even my 5 year old Plantronic did a better job at background noise suppression. Returning it...
I've had a pair of these for at least 6 months. I absolutely love them!! The sound clarity and range is astounding. They are very comfortable and light weight. I wear mine for hours at a time at work and they never become too heavy or irritate my head or ears (and I have a large head and ears) The ear pieces cover over the entire ear.. This is a must to shut out the noise of a very noisy office environment.They are very well constructed & sturdy.This is one of the best purchases I've made in years... at a price that can't beat. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about these!I highly recommend these. If other products were made of this quality at this low a price.. The world would be a better place!
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.
I use this in my bedroom and it is in a cabinet out of site and use it to control my cable box.I suggest to use the remote wire and tape it to the unit that you want to control so there isn't a problem if it gets bumped or moved.Once i figured out to to tape on the remote wire it has worked perfectly and it is so much better than the other junk out there.
I use this card as a back-up hard drive on my laptop (Asus Eee PC) when travelling. It works flawlessly and I've had no problems so far. A great product.
This thing vibrates my whole house. I am using it in my theater room in my basement. I barely have to turn it up to get the great sound I need.
We have an old stereo system and wanted a cheap way to hook in our IPOD, this was simple and cheap and the sound is great.
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.
because it cannot be attached to it. The description says it is compatible with the Tungsten series, and the other review saying that it was not compatible with Tungsten E was not there when I placed my order. I hope I won't have to pay the return postage ...
Works great. Does what a mouse should. I like to sit back and surf without wires. Highly recommend
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.
Panasonic DMC-TZ3 - "Far Exceeds Expectations." What a great camera! I have owned several cameras and the DMC-TZ3 is hands down the "best value" in digital cameras. It works extremely well on every level: Simplicity of operation for those of us who are not software engineers or techy nerds. Award-winning German made "Leica lens." Yes, the very same optical lens manufacturer world-renowned in the field of precision-quality optics for microscopes used in leading hospitals and laboratories througout the world. There is not a better lens in microscopy or camera optics than a Leica lens.Indeed, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is no ordinary digital zoom camera. The DMC-TZ3 has a built-in "wide angle" 28mm starting point! So, now you can capture a really wide field of vision whether you're taking a picture in the living room, theater, or outdoors. Having an "on-board" wide angle lens is a BIG deal. Also, the DMC-TZ3 Lumix camera, with Leica optical zoom lens, has a telephoto reach of a whooping 10X "optical" super zoom. Now, you have the same level of clarity at a distant point that you have with close-up shots. One camera and one incredible lens does it all. DMC-TZ3 is really the ultimate "bridge camera" between a point-and-shoot and SLR. No lens hassles, just simple fun and great world-class photography.Mega-pixels are important to a certain extent, but the lens is of equal importance. DMC-TZ3 Lumix 7.2MP camera with proprietery Venus III sensor and Leica lens is the perfect balance of mega-pixels and optics. The 3" high resolution LCD display makes "on-board" picture/movie playback a viewing pleasure. Build quality is solid and camera balance is about on the bulls eye. Not so light or thin that you are likely to drop it, and just enough weight to instill confidence that you have a "real camera" in your hand, not a toy. In fact, the DMC-TZ3 will feel anatomically correct for most adult hands. Nice hand grip and dedicated spot to put your thumb to maintain operator control, and minimize "camera-drop" syndrome. I absolutely love this camera. Happiness = Reality - Expectations.Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
This SDHC card rocks!! Great price for extreme speed and capacity. Works great in my Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera at burst speeds. Pictures download fast on computer.
Great sound for the price. I live in an apartment and it only took a few days for nieghbors to complain about noise. The sub-woofer shakes all my walls!! Great clear sound with the Onkyo SR805 reciever I hooked them up to.
What can you say about a card. it works. I have not had a dead one yet. I have over 10 of these and they are all working fine. Multiple cameras, multiple vendors. Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, Kodak, and some generic picture frames and MP3 players.They work.
I bought this filter after owning a number of other filters, both uncoated and multicoated. When I took this filter out of the packaging, I could tell it was exceptionally well-made. The glass is clean and the case is metal. I will not buy another brand of filter anymore.
I bought this item because of all the other reviews. I don't know where the other customers are using their radio, but here in So. Calif (L.A. area) this radio does NOT pick up or stay tuned to stations. Since it's digital, when it loses a station, you get a LOUD blast of static/white noise. Went back to using the good old fashion analog radio with a real antena.
I got my rio volt today. The first thing i did was upgrade the firmare to the latest version (112fr) which is available at ftp://ftp.diamondmm.com/pub/rio/riovolt/ With the ability to play 150 songs on one cd and possibly more (will recognize up to 999 with firmware update), this player blows any other portable music device out of the water. I am very impressed with this unit. The major questions i had were sound quality and directCd compatability. The sound is enhanced by the EQ funtion which allows for five presets. The unit WILL READ DIRECTCD CDS, which really surprised me (the gap between tracks is longer though). As for other features... the navigation is very easy and the backlit display is great (except for the annoying dancer). 15 hour battery life (mp3 mode) allows you to actually play an entire cd of mp3s which, compared to 3 hours on previous mp3 cd players, is awesome. It displays artist and song title too! This unit will also recognize WMA files. The unit plays the tracks alphabetically unless you number the file with the number first. All in all this unit has very few, minor flaws. BUY IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT!
Better than any sleeping pill if you wake up easily. I started using it when I was working at night and sleeping during the day. Now I am back to day shift and use it at night. Only a fire alarm wakes me up. My wife uses it also and my snore does not bother her any more.
It does not hold the wires very tight. Because it was from monster cable, I suspect it was made this way on purpose so that you would buy their connectors. If I had it to do over again, I would have purchased a more universal product,next time I will read the fine print before ordering. For a $20.00 item it does the job adaquately.
I've been using them for movies (AVI &amp; SVCD) with excellent results. So far I've had no bad discs, no errors, and successful playback on 3 CD players as well as on my home video system's DVD player.
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!
But it is a noise canceling mic meant for use in a vehicle not for a base station.That means: your voice will be a bit tinnier sounding and you'll need to get right up on the mic, almost swallow it for it to work properly. Nothing odd there - functions as it should and cancels noise.
I bought this to take to college with me because of the reviews I read. I haven't gone to colleg yet but I already use it a lot. The lid lifts up to fit larger books, the scans are high quality (almost publication quality for artwork, etc.) It fits right in my laptop case because its so thin and about the same size as my laptop. I love it and would recomend for any college student to take to the library and avoid paying copying costs. Also since it doesn't require outside power its fantastic and it works great with my iBook computer. Thanks canon for a cheap, highquality, small, easy to use scanner!
second pair purchased-had to have another to replace lost set-really like them for workouts-stay in place and excellent sound quality
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.
The stars are for the Polk's packaging. Haven't had a chance to evaluate the quality of the product itself, but it came with a shattered plastic grill. The shipping box didn't have any damage at all. The problem is I waited for other components for my system to be purchased and now its past 30 days window to return the sub. I want to keep it, but I need a grill replacement. Any ideas what the best course of action should be? ThanksUpdate 12/23. Very pleasant experience with Polk customer service (the best I've had in a while. Got the replacement grill very promptly. Enjoying the sub for a couple of weeks now. Great product, love it. I'm changing my review to 5 stars
I purchased this camera because of the promise of great, portrait quality prints, sharp image, 2 foot focus, etc. and am soundly disappointed. The quality of the prints is TERRIBLE-- fuzzy, no detail, etc. (and I am not a perfectionist!!) It feels cheap, the paper is expensive-- which I could accept if the quality were slightly above average-- but I consider this a TOTAL waste of money.
It does nothing but protect the camera lens from dirt and scratches. That is what it is supposed to do. It seems to do it very well.
Cable arrived in just 4 days with the default shipping, came in good shape, and works fine.
the delivery was prompt and working as excepted. good value for money.
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 HAVE HAD THE CANON CP-200 FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS TO GO ALONG WITH MY CANON S400. THE PHOTO QUALITY IS VERY GOOD, BETTER THAN ANY INKJET PHOTO PRINTERS I'VE SEEN. THE DYE SUBLIMATION GIVES THE PHOTO A CLEAR, CRISP PICTURE THAT IS SMOOTH NEVER PIXELATED LIKE THE INKJET PHOTOS. THE QUALITY IS VERY CLOSE TO 35 MM FILM CAMERAS BUT NOT AS GOOD. IT IS CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ME TO GIVE UP THE FILM CAMERA FOR DIGITAL PHOTOS AND AGAIN IT IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE INKJETS.THE OPERATION IS SIMPLE IF YOU JUST WANT TO HOOK UP YOUR CAMERA DIRECTLY. IT IS A BIT MORE DIFFICULT TO USE THE INCLUDED SOFTWARE BECAUSE I HAD TO USE MY OWN PHOTO SOFTWARE TO EDIT THE PHOTOS AND THEN SEND THEM BACK TO THE CANON SOFTWARE TO PRINT. HOWEVER ONCE YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THAT THE CANON SOFTWARE EASILY GUIDES YOU THROUGH THE PRINT PROCESS. THE PAPER AND CARTRIDGE, SOLD TOGETHER ONLY, CAN BE BOUGHT AT ANY STORE(BEST BUY,CIRCUITCITY,OFFICE DEPOT,ETC.) FOR ABOUT 19.99 FOR 36 PICS. THE CARTRIDGE IS MADE EXACTLY FOR 36 PICS. THAT COMES TO ABOUT 55CENTS A PICTURE WHICH IS A BIT PRICEY COMPARED TO BRINGING YOUR MEMORY CARD IN TO GET DEVELOPED FOR ABOUT 29-39 CENTS A PHOTO. BUT IT PROVIDES CONVENIENCE AND THE ABILITY TO EDIT YOUR PHOTOS WHICH I FIND TO BE IMPORTANT.THE USB CABLE TO CONNECT THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER IS NOT INCLUDED SO YOU MAY WANT TO GET ONE. THE ONLY OTHER THING IS THE PHOTOS ARE NOT ACTUALLY 4 X 6 AFTER PRINTING AND TEARING OF THE TABS BUT THEY ARE 4 X 5 7/8. NOT A HUGE DIFFERENCE BUT NOTICEABLE NONETHELESS. ALL IN ALL I HAVE ENJOYED THE QUALITY AND CONVENIENCE OF THE PRINTER AND WOULD PURCHASE IT AGAIN. I DO FEEL THE PRICE OF THE PRINTER AND ESPECIALLY THE PAPER PACK SHOULD BE A BIT LOWER. I PAID $165 FOR THE PRINTER.
The machine was easy to set up but did not respond to included remote control, which differed from the manual illustration and instructions. Certain functions were not available on remote. Machine will not work with anything but Panasonic disks which happen to cost 2-6 times most other brands. Since I am planning to transfer literally hundreds of VHS tapes to CD-R, this just did not meet my needs. Finally, no matter which output on the machine I used, it never did show up on the TV except when the VHS was playing a tape through the DVD. So I am returning it and may try the Phillips which, even though it is more expensive, might be more what I want.
I purchased this battery as a replacement for my aging Sony PC-10 camcorder. I have two Sony batteries that are both cracked at the latch and will not stay on tight enough to maintain the connection. I consider this a design flaw in this camera, but Lenmar has provided a workaround to the issue by providing a working latch on the battery itself. I consider this worth the price alone since I have been repairing the old batteries with epoxy for a while now. The life of the battery is excellent and I would definitely purchase this product again.
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.
This works exactly as the description said it would, was very easy to set up. Wish I had bought one sooner.
Either they shipped the wrong cable or this cable does not work for my Nikon.
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).
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!!!
The product works as described. I just wish the wipe cloth was larger. I have a 50 in. plasma TV. It looks like this product was originally meant for computer monitors and ipods. I wish Monster would make a seperate product just for large TV's- include a larger bottle of solution and a large wipe.
I have a treo 650 and a treo 700p and this works great in them! The awesome thing is that now, with pocket tunes I can carry around 32 GIGs with me at all times! That's not quite all of my music but it's a very good portion. The only issue with this card is that it's a little slow, but what do you expect when you copy 28 gigs of music to a flash card?
I am replacing the previous model that is about worn out. The mouse is comfortable for my left hand, I constantly use the back and forward buttons to save time, the scroll wheel is responsive. Looked at many new models but this is still the best I have found.
Item perfect in every way. No reason to be upset about anything. These following words were added to get word count above the twenty or so words required in order to post this message.
I love these headphones and immediatly replaced my Ipod headphones with this set. I have now bought three sets of these and have recomended them to others. I find the sound quality good, the earphones comfortable, and the price is right.
Great product! Easy to use, independant once you save the pictures on the frame or a memory card. It is useful to reduce the size of your pictures. You can choose all the effects and transitions.Metal frame is useful as it doesn't scratch (the acrylic one is more sensible to scratches).A great gift also for parents, etc.
This adapter is great, IF you delete all remnants of the previous wireless card you used.I had an older Belkin USB 54 Mbs drive that died, and I had to search and delete all entries for it throughout the registry. With multiple logons for other family members, this was a big pain. A simple remove from the Control Panel was not good enough.Once clear of the registry, I could delete the Belkin software, and reap full advantage of this very good little card. Without the full cleanup, there was residual 54 Mbps control of the D-Link card. Made no sense, but the D-Link behaved like the dying Belkin until I did that.
This unit is fairly basic, though it's price is, too, so I can't be too harsh. First, it's smaller than the photo indicates, which is good. No, it doesn't come with a power supply other than a usb cable to your computer, but I have a few cell phone chargers that work fine, no big deal. If you feel it's worth paying $50 for the alternative with a power supply, that's up to you, but adding a cell phone charger to this unit will run you less anyways.I have my Fuze running to some powered computer speakers, and I will periodically swap the output jack to my laptop to listen to files on my computer that aren't worth transferring to my portable. From experience, pulling the headphone jack in and out will eventually cause issues in portable players, and the original purpose of buying this dock was to reduce the chances of premature damage, i.e. a loose jack connection. I'd rather wear out the jack on an $11 dock.The minor issue I have with it is that on portable players with FM radio functionality, the FM antenna is generally your headphone cord. Since this unit doesn't use the headphone jack (only uses the data slot), my radio reception is noticeably lacking when docked. Unfortunately I use my portable more for a radio than for mp3s, so I don't know that I intend to use the dock all that much (if at all). At $11 with shipping, it's not worth the trouble to box up and return, so I'll try to find some use for it. If I didn't rely on the FM radio, I'd be happy with it at this price, that's why I think it still merits 4 stars.
I got this bag today and it already has proven more than useful. It's got so many handy pockets and places to hide things, like the side pocket that can fit half my hand (I had to test the size), or my cell phone, perfectly! My favourite part is the headphone jack in the front of the bag, so I can plug my mp3 player into my car without having to take it out of the bag. The whole thing is built great, and the cushioned back makes it even better since it's so comfortable.
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.
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.
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 coffee pot is great but I recommend using the Melitta Percolator Coffee Filters. The coffee is hot!
Excellent product. I had it out of the box and operational within minutes. The quality is excellent and every function works flawlessly.There is a quick set-up guide that is easy to follow without having to read all the instructions in the manual(yes, I am a man and no I don't read instructions!) I use this for a home business and it is exactly what I was looking for. I had used earlier models at work for years with no problems but this is a Cadillac compared to the earlier models. It fits either serial or USB ports although neither cord is included. Not a big deal if you have a spare, but if you order it,want to go up right away and don't have an extra, purchase a cord beforehand. Overall, a great unit!
Just ordered two of these stands last week, and they came in yesterday. When I opened the boxes, both of them were broken in the same spot. The part where the leg spreaders attach to the bottom of the center support is made of plastic, and both were broken. One was completely broken, thus giving no support to the legs at all, and the other was cracked, and on the verge of completely breaking. Apparently the plastic used is very brittle. The only thing I can imagine as a cause would be somebody dropping the boxes on their end, causing the center column to slide down and push against the plastic mount, causing it to crack. Well, needless to say I was quite disappointed. But, instead of going through the hassle and added shipping expense that comes with returning a defective product, I just decided to use some epoxy to glue the plastic mount pieces back together on the completely broken one, and reinforce the cracked plastic on the other one. So far, it looks like it will hold, but I can assure you these will be the last ones I ever buy. I guess the old saying, "you get what you pay for" really holds true in this case. My gut was telling me $39 for a 10' air cushioned light stand was too good to be true. I should have listened to my gut. Save yourself the money, and look elsewhere for a light stand. Judging by the quality of the Photoflex umbrella adaptors I bought, I will probably buy their stands as well.
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.
Decent product for running. They were a bit tight (squeezing my head) when I first got them, but I heated the plastic a bit and stretched it out a little, so that they were more comfortable. Sweat tends to drip into the ear piece a bit and distort/muffle the sound, but this happens on all other earbud products I 've used when excercing. They ride well on my head when I run, and the wire on one side only is nice. Overall, good product.
This replacement raises the battery counter on the camera to estimations in minutes that are off the scale. I have never drained it to the point of needing a recharge. Very happy.
I purchased one of these drives a year ago and it has worked well so I bought another one 6 months ago. Within a couple of weeks it began being very noisy and it got noisier each week so I send it back to Seagate. The replacement was noisy from day one on start up but would get quiet after a minute or two so I kept using it. Two weeks late it failed and I lost about 160GB of video. I called Seagate and requested that they do data recovery free of charge and send me a different model. The answer was an unconditional NO to both requests. Just for the fun of it I send in the failed drive and received a replacement two days ago. This morning on start up it was making the by now familiar mechanical noise. I won't bother to send this one back since by now not only did I spend the $200 plus for the drive but an additional approximately $60 to ship the three defective units back and at best they would just send me another one that would fail.
I had a sporadic error with this card and I know other photographers who have had the same problem.Although the preview image appears fine in the camera when you download the card to a computer the high res files are scrambled. I went back to using extreme iii 4gb cards which work well.
I have exactly the same problem after use of less than 3 months. HP sent me a replacement unit which also broke down after a month. It was same formatter issue both times. I'm terribly disappointed with this product. Not something that I expect with HP's reputation. It was a charm while it worked but terribly unreliable. Phone support while helpful was a nightmare to navigate through. I had to repeat my problems to 4 different people and stay on the line for over an hour. I'm demanding a refund.After checking the online forums, this formatter problem seem to be very common among the P2015. HP shouldn't have sold the printers knowing that.I would have put zero star if I could.
This product works as advertised. It took me less than an hour to set up the router, cable modem and the two PC's. Configuring the router is easy as long as you have the latest firmware drivers.My children and I are now sharing the same broadband connection with no noticeable effect on each other's PC. I use two 10/100 NIC cards so my LAN runs at 100Mhz (using a CAT-5 cable).Keep in mind that this product is not for novice users. If you do not have any knowledge of networking at all, this can become painful to set up. I suggest to have someone who understands how networks work to configure everything for you.
I've purchased many cases for our university advisors to take on the road and this case is excellent. IT is very sturdy and very large, having room to pack a great deal of brochures and their computer as well.
This camera is the best camera i have ever owned. I love the picture quality, even though there is no image stabilization, you would never know. I love the fast shutter, and all the different camera features, such as the 3.0 lcd screen, camera functions, and ease of use. The only problem (not really a problem) is the lens. When cutting it on or off, it makes an annerving noise, but i have learned that every camera never has a smooth extending lens, and thats pure cosmetic. :)5 STARS!!!Cant wait to take this with me on my vacation!
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.
We now have three of the K850 printers in use, one with a built in print server, second paper tray, and duplexer. So far, the printers have proved to be reliable, fast, and comparatively inexpensive to operate. Power on, pre-print, and post-print noise may be objectionable to users who are located close to the printer.Capable of using the same HP 10 black and HP 11 individual color ink cartridges, as well as replacement print heads as the HP Business Ink Jet 1100d and HP Business Ink Jet 1200d, the K850 shares the same low, per page operating cost as the 1100d and 1200d printers. Full page color photographs print in roughly 32 seconds, with a roughly eight second delay prior to the start of printing; similar prints from other printers may require from one to five minutes to print the same full page color photograph. White horizontal lines were present in the full page color photograph, possibly indicating that one or two of the nozzles in the print heads, shipped with the new printer, are defective.The printer handles paper sizes up to 13" x 19", so it easily handles B size (tabloid, 11" x 17") paper commonly used for small engineering prints and foldable newsletters. The printer software installs without problem, although a reboot will likely be required. For network capable K850 printers, the software install automatically finds K850 printers on the network, and adds a "HP Standard TCP/IP Port" to the computer configuration for communication with the printer. For non-network capable K850 printers, both USB and parallel port connections are supported.Positives:* Uses ink that is compatible with other printer models, helping to keep operating costs down.* Fast printing for full page color, and even faster black printing with spot color.* Large format color printing, which is helpful for quick generation of engineering prints.* Nearly idiot proof print cartridge replacement - light turns on to indicate the color that needs to be replaced, printing stops automatically, user replaces ink cartridge, and printing continues.* Separate ink cartridges and print heads means less aligning of print cartridges/heads after ink cartridge replacement, larger capacity ink cartridges, and lower operating cost.Negatives:* Minimal install of HP software from the CD requires at least 100MB.* Low capacity HP 13 print cartridges ship with the printer.* Power-on, pre-print, and post-print noise, just like the Business Ink Jet 1100d and 1200d. However, there is very little noise produced while printing.* Cheap plastic cover over the print cartridges, similar to that used on the 1200d.* Large footprint.
Nice photo paper. This is a reorder of this brand and line of glossy photo paper. Only odd thing is that the sheets are actually slightly shy of the 4&#34; x 6&#34; dimension it advertises, but they work fine for my needs.
I was sure hoping for a lot more!The PC input was the first thing that attracted me to this unit. I thought, Hey, I could use this as a second monitor and switch over to watch TV when needed. What could be better? Plus, this was an open-box unit that I got for hundreds less than the retail price so I snatched it up thinking, How bad could it be? Well to quote Elaine on Seinfeld, "Oh, it be!"The picture quality is the real issue (sound isn't an issue because you can always use computer speakers to improve that). In order to make viewing even tolerable you need to place it about 6 feet away from your eyeballs. So that makes using it as a computer monitor a useless proposition. Move it closer and the fuzziness will drive you crazy.Basically, it's a product that would have been quite acceptable 5 years ago, but with today's technology it's really disappointing. So here's a word of advice: Don't do what I did - buy on impulse. Instead, head out to your local electronics store and make sure you're totally satisfied with the picture quality before purchasing. If purchasing a unit with PC input, plug in a laptop and make sure you're happy with the image. Once you find the model you like, head back to the Web and shop wisely. Not following my own advice has probably cost me more than $100 in shipping return costs. Good luck!
This by far is one of the best mp3 players that I have come across. At the price offered and the features that it has it definitely knocks out the competition from ipod and zune. Though it doesn't have as much space as the largest ipod, you can get by on the few gigs that it allows you.
Tried to transfer the pictures from my nokia phone to my PC. It would connect but will drop in a few second. Never get this to work!!!!Don't know about other device! It may work better!
As a novice camera user and mom to 3 mobile boys, I wanted a camera had the ease of digital but the ability to "get the shot" while my kids were playing sports. This camera meets and exceeds my needs and expectations for the price. It has a burst mode that I used during baseball games that could get the entire pitch sequence of a player. It catches the little nuances like the dust being kicked up yet can focus on the player. My friend who spent 900.00 on a camera and knows more than me, actually preferred my camera! A great value~
I just want to share my experience with this lens. I love this lens so much. Ive been using it since last October and the quality and sharpness of the pictures is so impressive. I got Canon 135 F2 and Fisheye Nikon and 70 200 F2.8 Nikon but this is my favorate of all. So bright and sharp. Don't look back get this if you like quality prints, this lens is the best of its class.
This is a kewl case nice color I dropped my phone and nothing happened nothing broke I'm definitely going to buy another case.
I was able to get a download hotfix from MS that corrected the XP problem with recognizing the Transcend 8G SDHC card and it is now working just fine in my XP based Eee. I'm a happy guy. The issue all along was not the Transcend card but XP support for any SDHC larger than 4G. Now I can't change the number of stars for this product or publish a new review. I will give it 5 stars.
About one year ago I purchased my first mP3 player. It held only about 15 Songs, you couldn't see what your were playing or shuffle songs. However It was a huge step from a CD player which would usually skip and you had to constantly change CD's. After a while I decided to get an iPod mini. Not only did everyone else have one at the time but they looked really cool. It has been about 3 mo. since I've had my iPod and it has been the best thing ever. A long battery life, perfect quality of songs and incredibly easy to use. It holds an incredible amount of music and also features games, address book, and alarm. The fact that you can categorize songs but genre, artist and album puts the icing on the cake. Now you may think it is a little pricey being over 150 dollars. But in reality for the number of songs it holds and the incredible features it has, IT IS THE BEST DEAL EVER!
This 16 gig SDHC card worked flawlessly for about a year. Suddenly, it failed. I downloaded special software to save the pics (over 1,500). After saving the photos, I was unable to reformat the card so I could use it again. Tried camera, two different PCs, Windows formatting, special SD card formatting software, FAT 32, exFAT -- nothing worked. It did it's job for a year, but now it's useless.
The first Sandisk was under warranty when it crashed. Since I've had the replacement, I've dealt with continual frustration trying to get the software and the system to function as it should. An internal sound issue has occured where neither the headphones or DLO FM transmitter work. Tech Support only says there is nothing they can do. DO NOT BUY SANDISK. There are much better products available on the market.
I bought router this a while ago and never hooked it up. After I bought a new Dell laptop, I decided to give it a try. WHAT A DISASTER! The "CD that automatically detects and configures all necessary settings" did not work. I spent over 60 minutes with tech support and even they could not help me set it up! Do yourself a favor - if the CD does not work RETURN the router or trash it immediately. The technical problems are a nightmare. Someone needs to sue these guys for what is claimed on the box.I can't believe one review that claimed they did not even need to run the setup CD to get it to work. That guy ought to play the lottery!I lost eight hours of my time. - Trash it.
Great monitor for price. Would be great if it had 2 HDMI connectors instead of one
The small size of the IM510 may be misleading. The sound is clean and sharp and suitable for those who are not after a heavy bass. It works well with the Sansa MP3 - both clip+ and the Fuze. The Jazz records (guitar+hammond organ or tenor+organ+guitar, or tenor+piano+guitar combos), I play on the MP3 sound great with the speaker. Highy recommended.
Neither the company who sold me the ear phones through Amazon or Etymotic Research would let me return these headphones. These headphones did not improve the quality of the sound, and actually sounded worse than the regular iPod headphones. I do not recommend these headphones for the price at all.
This is the second sansa I have. The other has lasted 4 years with very few problems. It started acting up so I got a bigger one. It is much cheaper than an IPOD and more reliable. My nephew has had 3 IPODs in the same time frame. If you are just interested in music as I am just get the sansa.
I thought the package was supposed to contain two SD cards, but there was only one. What is the deal?
This is my second camera ....to the sony i once had that broke down ( which was only less than 2 years old ) I was skeptial at first with cannon ! but i reliaze this camera takes amazing pictures without a fuss ....this camera is the best investment yet !! Camera is slim and is AMAZING =)
I ordered these from amazon to work out with, having used an old school headphone pair from the dollar store up until then. These are NOT comfortable for me, they slip out of my ears, and the actual buds are turned toward the front of your ears when you put them on rather than inward, which is horrible and at least to me leads to only hearing the treble end of what you are listening to and no bass, which gives me a headache. These were an epic fail for me. Looks like I'll be going back to my dollar store phones until I can find a better pair...
There is no need for a long descriptive review. In one short sentence: these are the best music headphones on the planet. I haven't tried ALL of the headphones on the planet, but of the ones I've tried and had (many for hundreds of dollars), these Sony MDR-SA5000 are the best without a doubt. I really doubt there is any set of headphones on the planet that could rival the sound quality of these. If you know of one, prove me wrong. That's all! ;)
Easy to install, works like a charm, good reception, the power on/off is really handy. If I have to be picky, the clicking sound is a bit too loud for me deep into the late night.
The camera takes good pictures as long as you have a steady hand. Some pictures come out dark and some shadows on pictures. This camera's randomly broke after about 1 year and I did not drop the camera. I bought a Sony PDA and the same thing happened to that lcd - randomly broke - has a crack across the front. Of course, Sony said it was my fault and that I must have done something to it and refused to honor the warranty on that PDA. Since the camera was out of warranty, I knew there was nothing they were going to do. So if you want a decent camera with lousy customer service to support it - go for it! But if you want a great company to support their products, look somewhere else. I am not buying anymore Sony products - I have lost the love for Sony! Beware!
I just had this dvd player for four week and I play 13 dvd movie on it and it's work great I had no problem with it.The picture is crystal clear and sharp,the sound is good too.The remote is easy to use to program the machine and I'm happy about it.BUT! there no DOLBY DIGITAL&amp;DTS DECODED but it has a VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND in this machine is a good thing to have. I don't know what gonna happen for the next 12 month when I use this Panasonic A120.Hope this DVD player doesn't screw up!
This unit has worked great with any computer attached to it. Delivery was prompt. The 2 longer cables are great for setting up a computer off the workbench.
My wife has a full P4 widescreen laptop that was shutting down after extended periods of use. I don't have any 'hard specs' on temperature differences, but when using this cooler, the laptop no longer shuts down from heat. Also is now cool to the touch, when before it would be very warm in the left handrest area. The wider dimensions of this cooler also work well with the extended dimensions of her laptop computer. Another plus is the pass through usb power connector.
The earphones have a good sound. The sound response is balanced across the low through high frequencies. For the price it is a very good buy.
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.
Do not buy this keyboard. I bought it last year because I liked the feel of my Sony Vaio laptop keyboard and wanted something similar for my desktop PC.However, this keyboard is not comfortable to type on. The keys paradoxically too soft most of the time but will jam if you hit them on a corner. The ergonomic curve touted by the manufacturer does nothing for comfort.If you want a slim laptop-like keyboard, get the "Precision Squared Fashion Keyboard" (google search for it). It is the PC version of the Macally Icekey keyboard and is much more comfortable and well as being full sized.
Vivo en Ecuador, lo compr&eacute; hace un a&ntilde;o y funcionaba bien, pero el cable usb retractil ya no funciona, debe ser porque se lo usaba bastante seguido, incluso para conectar el ipod al stereo del carro y tambien para la PC, pero el resto de accesiorios est&aacute;n bien todav&iacute;a.
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!
Bought these to use for video games on PS3. They sound great when hooked up directly to my receiver, and sound even better when I use them with my Astro Mixamp.
This is a good little radio. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because of a couple of quirks, but overall I am very satisfied with my Inno.Pros:The Inno is very user-friendly.It has a clear screen and easy-to-use controls.PC setup is a snap, even for technophobic folks.You can tag or bookmark a song that is playing as a favorite, and then later buy a copy from Napster or another music service. That is useful since I can never remember artist names.The home kit (included) and car kit (separate) are easy to install (disclaimer: I had my car kit professionally installed since Subaru electronics are a bit complex). The car kit does not include an FM Modulator, which I recommend. I bought the entire setup - Inno with home kit, car kit, FM Modulator, and installation - for just over $400, a reasonable price for a good radio.Cons:The "record song" function cuts off the last bit of the song, sometimes by a barely noticeable bit but other times by as much as a full second. I don't know if this is an issue with the Inno or with the XM broadcast signal.The Napster software does not display the name of the song when I download recordings (if it does, I can't figure out how to see it). It only displays the start and stop time of the recording, which I find to be really goofy and useless information.The unit MUST be plugged into an antenna in order to get good reception. That is not a problem when I use my Inno at home or in the car, but it is a problem when I want to listen to it while exercising. The built-in antenna does not pick up a consistent signal. Belkin makes antenna headphones for the Inno, but the headphones are of poor quality and are painful to wear (mine caused major chafing in my ears and then crapped out after 2 weeks. Others report the same problems).Overall, the Inno is a great product. I use mine every day.
This is one of the best filters that I've used. In fact I am buying my 2nd one for my 28-300 lens. There is no glare unless you're shooting in obvious sun facing conditions. I bought several filters which I ended up returning due to how much glare and hallow on the shots. Tested on the same positions with and without the filters. This BW is outstanding. Performs as if the lens was without filter at all preserving the image quality intended by the lens manufacturer
I've had this reader for a couple of months now and it is terrific! After reading a previous comment about it's inability to read 128MB sticks (just after I ordered a couple) I tested them with the reader and everything worked great for me.
This scanner produces superior scans compared to other scanners in it's class. It is a little on the slow side, but the scans are worth the wait. Extremely easy to use with options to turn off auto-scanning or scanning manually from other programs like Photoshop. The slide adapter produces exceptional printable scans from pos. or neg. film. My scanner has no dust at all under the glass.
I've owned a Samsung 40 inch LCD TV for a little over a week now. When I viewed my first DVD through a standard Sony DVD player, I was immediately disappointed with the picture. The image would sometimes pixilated around the edges, especially during fast movement. Well, my friend told me about "upconvering" DVD players which would upgrade them image from standard definition to near HDTV quality. Until about a week ago I did not even know that "upconvering" DVD players even existed, and I was immediately skeptical. Conventional wisdom tells us that the image can never be better than the original source material. Well, I'm happy to say that I was wrong.After a little research I decided to forego the retail stores and order an Oppo DV-981HD online, because the buzz surrounding these machines is so overwhelmingly positive. The buzz is well deserved. The picture quality is simply breathtaking. First, I put in my highest quality DVD, Revenge of the Sith, and I was totally blown away. The explosions are more vibrant. I can see particles that were not visible before. Every little mole and bead of sweat is clearly visible on Ewan MacGregor's face. There is absolutely no pixilation on fast action scenes. Now, my HDTV service is not hooked up yet, so its impossible for me to make a fair comparison between this and real HDTV, but I can't imagine the picture quality being much better.I also tested my lowest quality DVD, which is a film of an airshow which I shot with a digital camera at 640 x 480 and only 15 FPS. Even this low resolution picture looked great on the Oppo, while on a traditional DVD player the image is so pixilated that its virtually unwatchable.If you have an HDTV, you're going to want one of these. I've invested literally thousands on my DVD collection over the last 10 years. Who wants to start all over and start replacing your favorite discs with HD versions of the same films? Not I. The Oppo DV-981HD solves this problem. Now I can watch all my favorite movies in the best picture quality possible without another sizeable investment.If you go on the company's website, they'll show you how to make it region free. It even will convert PAL to NTSC, and vise versa. If the picture quality weren't already enough of a selling point, it will also play any disc made anywhere in the world.Update: I had to try a DVD from another region to make sure it worked as Oppo states it would, so I bought a Rory Gallagher DVD on Amazon.uk that's not available in the U.S. (PAL, region 2). It played without a hitch. This is great. Now I can buy and watch DVDs that would not normally be available in the U.S. market. I've already ordered "Azumi 2" and "Conan the Destroyer Special Edition". And "Pans Labyrinth", which is only now hitting U.S. theatres, will be available on UK DVD next month. This alone makes this DVD player worth the price, in my opinion.
These are basic and simple to use. My only wish is that they could articulate more, providing more options for mounting and directing the speakers. Other than that, they are a good option for setting up a home theatre.
What's to say about this. It is a genuine Epson cartridge that saved me a longish trip to computer store. Recommended.
I ordered the 1' cable, but received the 3' cable instead. Not a big deal. The cables worked just fine, connecting my home theater components to an ethernet hub. This was a great price and I'd buy again without hesitation.
This replaced a Sony Cybershot, an Agfa ePhoto, and a Panasonic Superdisk camera. The best camera I've owned yet with it's optical zoom.The memory door can be a little hard to open, so I have to carry a quarter with me, but with a 128 Mb card that's not often.
I bought these about a year ago to replace a pair of ten year old Sonys that I had worn into retirement.I'm not an audiophile. I don't spend tons of money on stereo systems making sure that everything is just perfect. I am concerned about being a member of a generation with the potential to go deaf at an early age, and I wanted a pair of headphones that would prevent sound leakage and hopefully encourage me to turn the sound down.I like them. It does take a bit to get used to a new pair of headphones, and I found these made the treble a bit hissy. I don't turn my bass up. I have noticed instruments and sound effects more clearly in various songs that I hadn't before, which I found really interesting.These are lightweight, but the cushioning is good and the rubber doesn't come off on the back of my ears like the others did. They aren't preventative of outside sound, but definitely keep the sound inside the cans.My only complaint is that the cord seems like it could be more substantial for such an expensive piece of equipment. It isn't flimsy, but it's surprising that they didn't make these with a telephone cord like connection.
I've had this switch for almost exactly 6 months now and it's just failed utterly on me this morning.My setup is:1 desktop machine (Alienware) with two monitors (Syncmaster 226BW and SyncMaster 2343BWX)1 Dell Lattitude E6410 with a port replicatorI don't like using laptop keyboards or the eraserhead or trackpad pointer devices. I'm a mouse and full-sized keyboard kind of guy.The laptop travels with me to and from work so I can have a consistent platform as my primary workstation.I used the TK-207K to share the 226BW between the laptop and the Alienware along with a proper keyboard and mouse. This has always presented a minor issue where, each time I replace the laptop into the port replicator and switch to it, the resolution on the monitor is ALWAYS incorrect with no correct option to select from. I always need to log onto the laptop and then PULL THE VIDEO PLUG out of the back of the port replicator and then plug it back in. After this the computer recognizes that the resolution is incorrect and allows me to select the right resolution. The monitor that I use at work has exactly the same native resolution so there is something a little odd here. Once this is done I'm good until the next time I remove the laptop.This morning I was working on my Alienware machine when the keyboard and mouse just stopped responding and the computer threw up a message indicating that it did not recognize a USB device.Several restarts later and after swapping out keyboards I come to the conclusion that the TK-207K is no longer of this world...I am not going to try to get a replacement as others have done. I'm sure TRENDnet will probably honor their warranty but frankly I prefer my stuff to work the first time and work right.I'm going to look for another solution. Until then I will have an extra monitor on my desktop and two keyboards and two mice.
I gave these to my 15 year-old nephew for his birthday and he absolutely raves about them. He said these earbuds produced "awesome" sound quality and are very comfortable.
This surge protector is a great way to stop the parasitic drain from the many gadgets most of us have in our homes without having to actually unplug them. I also use one to control several different landscape lighting zones that were previously plugged into the same outlet on the porch.
This is one of the worst products I have ever been stuck with. Don't bother. You waste your time pulling down upgrades from the web site. Tech support was a joke. I did get it to read memory sticks, but forget video. RUN AWAY!!
My wife went in to purchase a Sony DSC-P92 and was told Oh yes you can return this camera no problem. A week later after I received it for my birthday I told her to return it because I didnt know about their return policy And did not want to get burned down the road. When she went into return it they said sorry its a 15% restocking fee and just would not give in at all even though the sale guy said we could return it. I guess he was right we could return it but he forgot to mention the small detail of the RESTOCKING FEE. So we decided to just keep it thank-you very much(not). Now 4 months later the LCD screen does not have a picture and now I'm being told, to bad its out of our 90 day return policy. So now here is my advice. Find out for yourself in writing what the return policy is so you don't get burned like I did. And buy your product somewhere else because they stick in these young salesmen that only want to make a sale. And tell you what you want to hear just to make a sale.
These are the worst I have ever heard. Harsh high end, tiny sounding. Horrible. I can't even listen to them long enough to say any more, it's that bad. Can't believe they cost so much.
I have owned a pair of 555's for about a month. I think of them as a "guilty pleasure" as I find myself wearing them around the house even when the rest of the family is home.I have to respectfully disagree with others that have mentioned that these sound fine without an amp. Maybe I am guilty of having "hippy ears" but I am using a relatively inexpensive amp ($40) and the difference is like night and day.I have been out of the high end audio equipment market for quite some time but feel these are well worth the money. I also own HD 212 pro's and for roughly twice the price it was money well spent to pick up the 555's.Pros - Very comfortableGreat sound although I am glad I have a customizable equalizer on my mp3 player for adjustment purposes. In my opinion they are a little flat sounding at my mp3's normal settings.Cons - Open design, not recommended for use in public at the risk of getting the stink eye from people that are not into your selection of music ! I recommend the HD212 pro's for use outside of the houseConnectors are a little on the bulky sideIf you can get these for under $100 don't think twice about picking em up
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.
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!
I simply cannot believe how cheap these suckers are.I would easily throw down another 20 for another pair of these. I've had them since September, and I've yet to experience any problem with them. Volume is a little low, but I don't blast it anyways so its cool by me.
No failure yet. Transfer rate between takes is acceptable but is hard to tell if it is the card or my camera.
I love these speakers. they are great. i am using them in my KLH model 23 boxes because i blew the original woofers. the boxes aren,t ported and they still hit hard. they fill my small room with sound.they are being ran at 90 watts peak per speaker. i would recoment these to anyone who is not using them as strait subwoofers.
Wall charger works fine, but I also could not get the car charger to work. Not worth the trouble to return it.
I purchased then returned this product. The main reason was because it didn't seem to efficiently draw air through the moist wick filter. The tip of the filter dries up. The air seems to travel on the outside of the filter before its expelled out of the top. In addition, the fan is extremely loud on high, so you can't run it a max capacity during the night. (Med and low were ok but it didn't seem to generate enough humidity) The "scent pad" quickly wore out and is not very functional. Looking at the humidifier straight as pictured on this site, the air is channeled left and right. it is not 360 degrees. There are better humidifiers on the market.
you can get a remote at Tivoli site but I don't think you need it...cd players are just for show anyway.
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 have used this a lot. I left a few photos in the direct sun light just inside a non UV filtering window for over a year with no noticable fading !! Great color and the prints dry very fast. I usually get over 140 prints out of the ink cartarage. I tried HP paper from Sam's. It came out of my Epson Picture Mate sticky and foggy.
I bought these for two reasons. My original Apple ear buds are not very comfortable and have little noise cancelling ability. My son-in-law is a professional concert musician. He recommended the Etymotic Research line of products. I purchased this as a mid-level product. I fly many times every year. I love the noise cancelling aspect. Perhaps slightly more might be possible but I have noticed how much more relaxing it is to when using these to block out the roar of the airplane. I sometimes have them in my ears when I am sleeping. The sound is a huge step up from the Apple ear buds. Overall I am very satisfied.
This drive is very easy to use on any computer, but even easier on an HP with the Media drive bay.
The rubbers fell off the ear pieces within a few days and i couldn't reapply them so that they would stay. The sound quality is so-so
I installed this radio in a remote area in Fiji as part of a Peace Corps house that my son lives in. It is powered by a car battery that is recharged by a thin film solar array. It draws little power and covers a good portion of the east end of Vanua Levu.
Although it's hard to complain for the price, the adapter's 6.3mm input doesn't provide a very tight fit for my audio headphones (same problem on 2 different headphone sets I own). In fact I only receive mono sound output unless I delicately wiggle the headphone jack within the adapter a bit until I hear it come through in stereo. And when the sound does come in stereo it's quite hollow and lacking the richness and depth I know my headphones normally produce. At the end of the day, notwithstanding it was only a few dollars spent, it was also a few dollars wasted and I now need to go looking again for another (better quality) adapter as this one is pretty unusable.
so the drive looks nice and the web frontend is acceptabe... But what's up with the failure rate? In a week's time it will have been one year since I originally bought the MSS2, with two 500 GB disks. Since then I have had three replacements, (and they upgraded my disk size to stop me shouting) and a few days it broke, yet again. and all they tell me is that I can send it in for a replacement, AGAIN. Piece of .... I think I'll just sell the drives individually on eBay, without the box, because I think the drives still work...DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, DON'T TAKE IT IF IT'S FREE!
I purchased this popper as a gift for someone who did not like the taste of air popped popcorn and who wanted to control the amount of oil used. This popper is just wonderful. It makes the perfect amount for 2 people and the taste is just great. I also purchased flavorings (kettle corn, parm cheese, ranch and chili) and they added a great touch for something a little different than just salt. I ended up buying another one of these to be used as a Christmas gift because this one worked out so well.
I had this for about 3 years. It worked well for my 17" HP Inspiron laptop. I especially liked all the different pockets, side pockets, etc. It was very easy to use for travel (I was traveling by plan every week for work) and I could easily access all the spaces as needed (during security at airport for example). I finally got rid of it when I got rid of the laptop. Additionally, the right strap padding was getting shredded, though this was the only breakdown of the bag that I had in that three years. It would have have gotten a 5 star rating if not for the shred.I will note that for a couple of years, I was lugging 2 laptops at the same time in this bag (1 15 and 1 17")
I have pretty much tried all the ways to make coffee, from the French Press to a high end Bunn, and just about everything in between. Gotta tell you.....none is better than this!! It just makes a 'beautiful' cup of java.Even the manufacturer recommends using a paper filter and I found this to be true as well. Melitta has some quality filters but I would not use the one that folds over the grounds....to me, it was very awkward and I do not understand why you need a part of the paper filter hanging over top of the grounds???For me, coarse grinding produced the best coffee, and of course, I use quality spring water.
This SD memory card works great, is the fastest one I have ever owned!!I love 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.
My daughter uses this lock at college. She has found that it is very easy to lock and unlock her laptop, and is very secure and sturdy. I highly recommend this lock to anyone who wants to keep their laptop secure.
The little joystick that is used to scroll through the menus is too delicate and breaks under regular use. I used my fingernails to scroll through the menu while jogging and it broke. Now I can't scroll down.
I originally had left a bad review for HP electronics who I bought this item from,,,but after a ph conversation, he fixed the issue I would improve my review to 5 stars reg. the seller
I was surprised by the cost and the size, but the sound quality is pretty decent for these speakers.
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
I started out trying to use a WPC54GS with my Sony Vaio, but it never successfully connected to the internet using WEP encryption.The signal range on this card is at least as good as on the WPC54GS, maybe better.The only reason this product gets 4 instead of 5 stars is that I tried installing the latest drivers from the Linksys website. Everything seemed OK until it was time to reboot the computer, at which point startup failed. I had to reinstall Win98 (unfortunately not an unusual occurrence, recently).If you buy this product, I strongly recommend using the bundled CD-ROM to install it. A later attempt to update the driver revealed that the online version was the same as the one on the CD-ROM.
I love this headphone.PROS:- The sound quality is great,- it is relatively robust- Not expensive- Water resistant- Stays firm during running and workoutCONS:- No Case- Since, it does not completely goes into the ears, people around you can hear the sound.
I've owned a number of HP printers, and I've loved every one but this one. The biggest problem is constant carriage jams (usually easily fixed by pushing the OK button), and fairly frequent paper jams. The top of the machine is poorly aligned, and I have to fiddle with it to close it every time I open it to deal with those carriage and paper jams. When it prints, the printing is of good quality.Printing envelopes is a real hassle, and the envelopes jam frequently - my old HP printer did envelopes like a charm. The scanner and fax functions work well, and it's nice to have a network connection for this all-in-one.I have the impression the newer HP printers are made much more cheaply than the old ones were, because I'm starting to have problems with newer HP printers at work.I own HP stock and I hate to say this, but the most recent printers I've bought have been from Canon.-Joe-
Got this and several other chargers for my daughters ipod shuffle when she broke hers. They offered several different ones so I tried them all and they all work great.
Daughter loved it for Christmas worked perfectly.Remember to download proper drivers before installing the product.Read the reviews thoroughly and 9 out of 10 people cant be wrong.
I like this product. It doesn't always take the place of good common sense, but I'd say 98% of the time I thought the directions were excellent. Also liked the audiblebooks.com feature; good way to download books and listen while you're driving. Would purchase again.
Why pay $300 to look like a tallywacker. These $30 ear muffs keep my ears warm and provide me with musical pleasure while at work.
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.
The V-moda people have out-done themselves. These earbuds offer great bass and also have very clear mids and highs. i am extremely happy with this product and strongly suggest this product to everyone with an ipod!
This camera tripod does what it says it does. It's small but, yet sturdy and controllable. Has a suction cup at the bottom for more stability as well. My Fuji film s8000 fits perfect on it and hold it just like it suppose to. No problem with this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a small but sturdy camera tripod.
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 the 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.
This item is advertised as 1.3 MP. Very misleading. When you measure pixels the TRUE measurement is the CMOS sensor resolution. For this camera, the CMOS sensor resolution is ONLY .35 MP. Yes, that is right -- .35 --. The 1.3 MP this camera markets on the outside of the box is INTERPOLATED pixelization -- this is an algorithimic method of "blowing up" or "magnifying" the image -- often making the image look very pixelated. For a small pocket sized inexpensive digital camera with TRUE CMOS sensor resolution, look to the Aiptek PenCam SD 1.3-Megapixel Digital Camera. This is actually cheaper priced, allows you to take video, and has a memory expansion slot. By the way, if your batteries run out, you can replace them -- unlike with the Logitech which comes with rechargeables BUILT IN -- guess you have to throw the camera away when it stops holding a charge?!
It wouldn't read my Toshiba external drives, but my ugly ac powered Belkin could. When I plugged in my USB wireless card, it started fine but eventually lost internet connection. Was good for two printers, mouse. Looks Pretty though.
Absolutely solved my remote clutter in the house. Saves me a lot of time looking for the remote that controls the dvd player, blue ray player, stereo, Xbox and Wii console! My husband thanks me everytime he uses it.
I had the Tp-1a for less than a year. The sound was decent, but then they stopped working completely one day. I treated them with care, I mean who wouldn't they are Bose... the wiring by the headphone jack is very delicate and becomes flimsy, my guess is the wiring got messed up down there, but anyway yeah who wants a pair of headphones that can't even last a year..
These were fine for a short while. When cranked with Dead Boys, Johnny Thunders, Floyd or whatever they frazzeled and are now in the garbage can.
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 right 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 at maximum quality (TIFF) 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!ONE NOTE: Viewing 'unfinazlied' CDs on a Windows PC only works if you have DirectCD installed, which is an application that comes bundled with pretty much any CD burner on the market. 'Finalized' CDs are readable pretty much everywhere.
Revieved this cord 2 days after ordering for my ps3. Exactly as described. Its a 120v 7a cord. Runs my ps3 perfectly fine and is snug in the outlet receptacle! I did have to shave a little off to fit in the ps3 as I'm sure this cord wasn't designed exaclty for it but its the same specifications as the ps3 cord!
I purchased this as a gift for Father's Day and damn it was a hit..great balance of price and functionality.
It definitely gets the job done! 14inch Notebook fits perfectly as well as one book and a binder! Wish it could hold more and I wish that this could transform into a backpack and the it really would be perfect!
For my wife's birthday, I got her a purple Ipod Shuffle (1 gb) and gave her my Grado SR 60 headphones for stationary listening (the stock ear buds are for on the go--we do need something better, though). She loves the Shuffle. It is tiny, clips on to a shirt pocket or collar, and holds a lot of tunes. As many are now eschewing full length CD's for downloaded singles, one can pick just the songs that one desires. Nice. In an informal survey in one of my classes, almost all of my students preferred downloading what songs they wanted and had pretty much stopped purchasing regular cds. I still buy cds--regular and SACD--but I'm used to buying albums, not singles (okay, when I was a kid, I used to buy 45's).The Ipod shuffle is easy to use. It is highly portable and small. The sound is adequate. One could use a headphone amplifier and better headphones, but that just takes away from the portability. The Shuffle sounds pretty good with Grado SR 60 cans (but they are big and the cord is rather too robust). Anyway, my wife is happy (and thus, so am I).You can't go wrong with the Ipod Shuffle. It looks good, sounds good, and is easy to use. Now, I just wish that I had sprung for the 2 gb version. C'est la vie.
The Brother labeler this goes to has been terrific, both at work and at home. I use it to label all my file folders to keep bills straight, etc. The tape cartridges seem to last a fair amount of time, certainly longer than with any other labelers I've used. And the price on Amazon was the best I found anywhere.
I got this printer 5 years ago and its worked beautifully. I scanned over 5,000 slides and over 500 negatives and an untold number of photos. The quality is beautiful and its great having my photo library, of almost 60 years, backed up to digital format. I print out wonderful photos of them. The quality of the printed photos is wonderful.
This is the second player of this model I tried to go with my new plasma. The first quit after two weeks. After 8 months of misery, I can tell you this is this player is a real doozy. This player has finicky buttons and, as others have stated, it won't play if there's the tiniest smudge on disk.
This is probably the best wheeled computer bag I have ever purchased. Everything about it is quality and it looks very professional.
I cannot tell the difference in documents that I printed with Brother Brand cartridges and these by Eforcity. So far, the yield is good. I plan to purchase these again. It is refreshing in today's economic climate to get a good product AND save a considerable amount of money.
Purchased refurbished from DigitechDeals--I was very impressed with the quality of the product. Arrived quickly. Looks new. Came with last year's maps but was able to download new 2009 maps for free automatically. My only complaint is that I bought this particular model for the text-to-speech capability, and there is only one voice option for "American English." Other than that, I am very pleased. It seems to direct me in logical ways--no unnecessary U-turns, etc.
Great piece of machinery. Worked super right out of the box. Software easy to work with for a computer challenged person like me.Eventhough the program did not jive with the supplied book and instructions. I would like to delete some functions like it says I can in the book but it is not possible. Overall it's a great product. Speedy delivery also
It is better as it comes on a CD and the Graphics and play calling are great but the biggest pet peeve i have is you cannot save a game whikle playing and it is easy to hit a button and take your self off the game which like i said the game does not save games so if you are at 1:00 to go in the fourth quarter and you hit a wrong button you lose your game and must start over. EA is a cheap company that really should be held accountable for this garbage packaging No manual either have to download that. Way to expensive.
This is the first HP product that I was disappointed in. It jams frequently. I purchased two of these printers and after 2 years I had to throw them away.
Incredible.... I bought two products from this company and I got them together in a couple days with free shipping. This battery was too cheap to believe it would work, but I gave it shot anyway. Off the first full charge I gave it I am getting better longevity than the original battery at 1/20 the cost. I could not be happier with this company or its products.
Item arrived quickly, and in brand new condition. The mouse is a touch too responsive but other than that I have no complaints. The item was decently priced and does exactly what I ask of it.
A year and 10 days after purchase, there was a clunking noise as the CD changed, That was that: the mechanical arm that loads the CD into the player compartment broke. Instead of going the repair route, we are changing over to mp3 and lossless formatting. Consider the extended warranty if you really want this machine!
Installed on my MAC G4 without a hitch. Runs smoothly, does it all without any problems. I'm a teacher and this machine answers all my needs. I'll buy another one soon for my daughter.
I've had this camera just over a year (figures) and it has gone completely bonkers on me. Sometimes it works and other times it puts black lines across the screen making it useless. You never know when you turn it on whether it will work or not -- making it completely unreliable. Keep in mind that this camera was used almost entirely inside for my business, so it wasn't abused, dropped, thrown in the bottom of a purse, etc. It was treated very carefully and probably only shot about 2,000 pictures total.Frankly, I'm kind of glad it broke so that I have an excuse to replace it. Here's why:1. Takes beautiful still shots, but forget about any kind of action. It takes too long between shots to get good action. It also blurs nearly all the action shots I've ever taken, regardless of what mode it's in.2. The red-eye is aweful. It should do better.I doubt that I'll ever buy another Canon.
I ordered, it was shipped quickly and the product works. What more can you ask for.
This filter does exactly what it's supposed to do. No problems here. I can't see any good reason for spending more money on a step up ring.
This product does not fit a canon sd750. It was stated somewhere throughout the page, but it absolutely doesn't fit the camera
I used to have this fax machine at my former office and it was a great piece of office equipment. When I went to my present place of employment, they used the same fax machine and it worked splendidly for about three and a half years. Then it broke down and was replaced with the same model. Only this new machine was endlessly frustrating. When trying to fax something, it would invariably skew the paper and then jam. It could take fifteen minutes to do a simple 1 or 2 page fax job. After several months of trying to work with this machine, we changed it for a new copy of the same model, and guess what---we have the exact same problem! The new fax machine also skews and jams paper. I have no choice, having received 2 lemons in a row to conclude that this model has gone downhill in quality. Not recommended.
Obviously a terrific price, but since you usually get what you pay for I was a bit skeptical. I was also eager for a good deal and I know that Amazon stands behind its third-party sellers with an excellent buyer protection program. So I placed an order.The shipment arrived several days EARLIER than expected, with the right number of items, in the right color mix. Good so far.I was expecting the packaging to look pretty much like "real" cartridges, or for it to list my printer model. While the black cartridges did this, the color cartridges listed lots of models, but NOT mine. Also, the protective plastic cap looked very different. I had several worried moments until I unwrapped one cartridge, prepped it for installation, and compared it to the Canon cartridge from my printer. They were IDENTICAL!I popped the new cartridge into the printer and it worked beautifully. The inks mixed well, the color saturation was even, the hue was correct...it's a great cartridge, at a splendid price.I recommend these cartridges...and this vendor...with enthusiasm. Just don't be put off when the packages you get don't (at first) look like what you've been using.
Have tried so many earplugs in my time, and can say that these are hands-down the BEST earplugs on the market. When compared to Hearos/3M or any other brand, the difference in comfort is night and day.I typically use these for sleeping or travelling - works incredibly well and leaves me with the least amount of ear sore the next day. Noise isolation is also excellent and right up there with all other earplugs. Don't be fooled by the 33NRR ratings on other earplugs - the extra 1NRR doesn't make a real difference.The reason why these earplugs beat all others, is the material - it's made with a different type of foam than traditional earplugs, which results in less ear canal pressure. I also find the contoured shape of the ear plugs to be better than the standard cylindrical ones.Lastly, each pair of earplugs comes separately packaged so you can just throw them in your bag and go. The number of earplugs for the price also can't be beaten!
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 purchased a Kodak digital camera but decided to save money on the dock since I did not think it a big deal to plug in a USB cable to transfer my photos.What I did not realize is that the camera came with a NON-rechargable battery - the expensive proprietary sort. Kodak used to ship cameras with a rechargable, but not on my new DX4330.After some hunting around, I decided to buy the dock, mostly because it includes a rechargable battery. Amazon/UPS delivered the dock in record time - less time than advertised.The dock seems like a foolproof device. I plugged it into the power, into my PC, changed the batteries in my camera and I was away. No more worries about suddenly flat batteries.It works as advertised to upload and share photos, but I mainly brought it as a convenient battery charger.I think the item is expensive for what you get. Acessories is where Kodak must be making their profits.
I've been tempted to get a percolator for years, literally, and so after our Kitchenaid finally died (made the best coffee - SO sad!), I decided to give this guy a try. SO glad I did! If you've never had coffee made in anything other than plastic, buy one of these and see what your coffee is really supposed to taste like! It's super easy to use too - comes with filters and great directions. This takes no longer than a regular plastic coffee system, but brews it very hot, keeps it that way for as long as you'd like. Super easy to clean too, but not immersible. The cord is short to prohibit accidents and well, there's just nothing bad to say about this guy. SO,SO happy with this pot - my pumpkin spice coffee tastes so amazing in it that I can't wait to get up in the morning to brew a pot. Give this a try - believe me, you'll throw out that plastic coffee pot! HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!
this is a fantastic little battery. It costs a fraction of the original but charges up fast and lasts as long, if not longer than the original battery.
I liked the product they work fine no problems. Delivered promptly to the right address. First time user, would use again. Liked pric. Thank you, Amazon! DonUSA
Garmin is the best! the model is also a great upgrade from the 350... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
As far as I'm concerned this keyboard is complete and utter garbage. I've used cheap keyboards that come with new computers that are better than this. The space bar sticks all the time, and the responsiveness varies from one key to the next. As a result, letters get entered out of order, and the last letter of a word often ends up at the beginning of the next word. I'm a software developer so I type very fast and use lots of special characters. This thing just can't keep up with me.On the mouse, the back button is so far from the place where you rest your thumb, you basically have to stop what you're doing and carefully place your thumb in the right place to click back.I suppose as ergonomic devices go, the keyboard and mouse are OK, but if you have to type slowly and press harder on the keys all the ergonomic benefits go out the window. Bottom line: The design isn't bad, but the components are dirt cheap and make this keyboard a bad choice, especially for the price.
This item appeared dead on arrival; the initial self-test through PowerChute failed the battery. After some time, the self-test succeeded. I didn't experience this the last time I changed the battery, so I suspect the quality of this battery may not be as good.Please note that APC doesn't include the return label in the box, rather it is available on their website via[...]Old batteries less than 12 pounds can also be returned at any Staples store.
These lenses have colored rubber grips (green = 3mm wide angle, red = 8mm macro, blue = 12mm zoom tele) and threaded brass bodies, with fairly decent construction. The packaging for the lenses has 4 slots; one each for the 3, 8 and 12mm...and a large open space. The package insert proclaims, "New 25 mm Super Telephoto Lens Coming Soon! (Sold separately) There's even a space for it in this Lens Pack!"Several years later, there's still no 25mm lens available. Apparently, 3com sold the HomeConnect webcam line (now Digi's "Watchport/v") to Digi International before they had a chance to release the new lens. As of this writing, Digi hasn't come up with the 25mm, and probably won't. Ever. *sniffle*Summary: Decent lenses...for what they are. Clean image, minimal barrel distortion with the wide angle. I don't regret buying them.
I have rarely had such a pain-free setup experience with a computer peripheral. I had my desktop and laptop hooked up to the Internet via a cable broadband connection in about ten minutes, and without a single headache. It worked perfectly! (Keep in mind that you will need a networking cord for each computer you are attaching to the Linksys, as the router does not come with any.)
I have this speaker as my center speaker in a 5.1 surround home theater. It was easy to install and sounds great. It is made of plastic though so you need to be careful installing it. I surrounded mine with insulation to reduce the bass and it truly sounds better than the cinema. If I could do it again however, I would have gotten a single tweeter speaker for my center because the dual tweeter does not pivot. No complaints though, it still sounds great.
I got the bag within a few days of ordering. The design is very comfortable for a small fitting shoulder. The straps are design to fit nicely across the shoulder area. Its sturdy and very spacious.Nice bag
Easy install. Added additional speakers to stereo system. Hooked up 5.1 receiver. multi-room additions. Sound quality good. Small foot print.
I wanted a simple point and shoot camera since I have no experience with photography or digital cameras. I was very impressed with the simplicity of the camera and the quality of the pictures. Within 5 minutes of browsing the user manual, I was taking pictures that I would share with family and friends. Indoor and outdoor pictures look great. My only suggestion is to make sure you buy a picture card since the camera holds only a few images at a time.
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.
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 connected this from my PS3 to my vizio 32" and it works straight out of the box. I am not sure if the cable supports full 1080p? Anyone knows? Waiting to try it on my Panasonic AE1000U projector.
It seemed like I received the memory cards almost before finishing the order. It was unbelievably fast so I'm very happy with the service and the cards worked just fine although they seemed to get a little stuck the first time I put them into my Canon XSI. Still they've worked great.
Typical high quality Sony product. Lightweight, strong, easy to operate,and easy to carry. Wonderful tripod for small digital camera. Also use it as tripod for laser level around the house.Many kudus to Sony
I'm totally satisfied with the sound quality and comfort of these earphones. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another pair. They do a great job of blocking outside noise. Great price also.
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 dont know too much about networking, but this installation went very smooth. I have 2 computers and they both share one cable isp, very fast, very good and I'm very happy today!!!
They never delivered the product, so be careful of these guys to come through if buy from them
This was the perfect thing to buy for a long road trip. I bought it for my laptop but i was also able to plug anything into it and it worked wonderfully.
My iBook wasn't connecting well at all. Had to be really close to WiFi. Some other people said that here too.The antenna wasn't plugged in all the way. It snaps in more tightly than you might expect.http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=564560&tstart;=712I snapped it in, and now I'm back on the web. Yay!
I saw there were problems with the aspect ratio. 3 reviews below me says that the picture looks stretched. There's a solution for this and mine may not be the only solution.My computer was set to 1024x768. When looking at DVD's through my computer or videos through Media Player or Divx the picture looked stretched. I finally found the Olivia help and told them about this. They say that many movies come in wider than the screen. I knew this but I was looking at a TV source and knew that this could not be wider than HDTV standard.I looked around and finally found that answer in a site about a software program that lets you change the resolution from what Windows gives you. I did not use the program. I found that to get the correct resolution from your computer you need that (powerstrip progam) only for the 27" monitor.The fix for the 30" monitor is easy. Change your settings to 1280 x 760 (760 always remains the same). I changed from 1028 to 1280 and now movies and everything else from my computer do not look stretched.However, the fonts are a bit difficult to view at this setting so if I'm reading I leave the setting at 1024. I also found that with Divx Viewer I can stretch the picture to the correct size (But not with windows media 10. It may be possible with Windows Media 9)I also found what a lot of people have said. Standard TV, especially with the mediocre Comcast signal I received, doesn't look good. In fact HDTV magnifies any errors.I've seen some HD videos through my computer through VGA cable that looked very good.There are lots of connections on the back. I've done some "research on the DVI cable and there's not much information. I can accept that it gives a better signal than the RCA cables (white red and yellow old technology). What I can't figure out is if it's better than VGA. What I've learned is that DVI is supposed to be better because you don't have to convert the signal in the computer from digital to analogue and then change that same signal back to digital for the LCD monitor. If it's digital from the computer the DVI cable will render directly from the digital signal. I do not know if DVI is better than any of the other cables (component especially). If I get one I'll try to update reviews.If you need more help with the stretching problem, go to the Powerstrip forums. They may have the answer. I found that I did not have to download the Powerstrip program but if you have a 27" TV and you are using it from a computer, you may need PoweStrip. However Microsoft may also have a program to render 1024 x 720 or whatever the best resolution is. The problem is that, from what I heard, Windows XP does not come with 720 as a vertical resolution and this is what the 27" monitor needs.So far I am happy with this. I gave it 4 out 5 because Syntax does not handle this stretching (aspect ration) problem, although it doesn't seem that difficult.I would highly recommend that you also consider getting a wireless keyboard. I do not have one yet, but the monitor is very bright and overwhelming if you sit 6" away (This is as it should be) I plan on getting a wireless keyboard and mouse to control windows media player etc... Like a very expensive remote control... I plan on getting DVI cable and maybe component cables (though I may not need them if I get DVI)...I also will get a simple signal splitter. My computer already comes with a TV tuner. I need to split that signal so that I can also feed the Olevia TV with the cable signal...I believe that this is a better TV than a computer monitor. I find that sometimes there are not enough pixels to render text. A coma like this "," is only two pixels. Not a big deal. I think I still like the fact that I can be 3 to 6 feet away and still read it.There is also a program called TrueType from Microsoft. You can look it up and understand the technology easily enough from their website. You can also click "turn on" TrueType and you won't be able to tell the difference on a standard monitor. However on the Olevia LCD you will immediately see the difference. However, I think TrueType only comes wit Windows XP. Those with older operating systems may need to download a special program from MS. However, TrueType only does about a 10%-20% improvement, so if you do not have XP, it may not be worth getting TrueType.For those of you who haven't bought this yet, be careful with the tracking system on Amazon. It's very bad. My Olivia arrived here last Wednesday. The tracking system at Amazon either said "We do not have information right now" or "Leaving xxx on date XXX". The problem was that it was not leaving. It had already arrived and I had missed the phone call. So I had to schedule on Friday for Next Tuesday (6 days after it arrived). I looked at the Amazon tracking every day, and everyday it said the same: "no info" or "Left dock". I knew who their carrier was (Eagle) did a Google search for their web site. I was stymied for 3 days, until I finally found the site (there's many companies with the same name and this carrier has also changed websites so their empty website points you to the correct place). Their tracking system actually has the correct information!!!! It said it arrived at my local area and the exact date!!!! However this was not reflected on Amazon.When the Olevia arrived, the carriers were very nice and courteous and accommodating. My wife called and when I arrived they were waiting for me with the Olevia unpacked and ready to be connected. I turned it on, on the floor, plugged the cable on after disconnecting it from my regular TV, tried picture in picture. I signed the paperwork. The movers were very nice and were even going to take the packaging but we chose to keep it.The Olevia only comes with a VGA cable (I downloaded the instruction book weeks ago and it tells you what it comes with). I chose to use that one rather than the one I had. It's a simple matter to connect the cable from the computer to the Olevia....New edit. It took me about 4 days but I finally fixed the video. I am using this with a computer only so far. with 1280 x 768 My ati RADEON 9200 would not render text well. (You should use that resolution for movies to have the right aspect ratio). The solution, and mind you there may be other solutions, was to use the powerstrip program. I changed all their setting to the reccomended setting, but not untill I set the Frequency to 80.00 did the text become perfect. If you are having a wigly screen when used as a computer monitor, do a search for powerstrip, and look to their forums. You may also be able to do something by changing the setting on your video driver some other way, but I wasn't able to.
This printer gulps through ink and when you run out, you cannot print anything else until the cartridge is replaced. The scan quality is marginal at best. Receipts and other non-traditional media are problematic for this scanner. Online support for this Epson model on their website has not been available or 'down' the last 2 times that I have tried to access it. I just replaced my black cartridge and the printer only printed in color. Basically, I need to buy a new printer and it won't be an Epson!
I've had it for a while now, and still can't get any HD programming. Never have been able to get the on-screen menu to come up on my Sony Trinitron XBR Wega 40 inch HD-ready TV. The manual didn't come with any instructions to program the Samsung remote. The only thing I can do with it is turn on/off the receiver, and that's not easy. Gotta be up close and press hard to do that.I've got basic cable from Comcast, and a DVD/VHS player hooked up to my TV, in addition to the stereo receiver. I've wasted a lot of time and the Samsung HD receiver hasn't got me anywhere. If nothing else I think the manual wasn't as detailed as it could be. I don't know what to do now...again, with it turned on I can flip the channels and there isn't anything in HD. I bought this because I didn't want to be forced into buying the Comcast digital package, and rent their HD receiver too.
First of all let me say that this is one of the best cameras I have owned till date. I am really happy with the picture quality, the features that the camera has and the ease of use. My first digital camera was a nikon. A great camera indeed, but it had problems in low light. The pictures invariably would be hazy in low light and had a shutter lag of close to two seconds. It did take very good pictures though.With a baby on the way, I wanted to be prepared with a camera that did not have any shutterlag and that really took great pictures. My wife suggested looking at sony. However, the high prices of the memory stick kept me away from sony.I tried casio... very poorly built cameras, average picture quality, weak flashI tried Panasonic..Good picture quality ..sometimes, antishake technology that does not work..very very high noise, patches of brilliance but not consistent with picture quality..i really got a high end panasonic lumiz DMC FZ7...and expected above average picture especially with the Leica lens..I wanted soo badly to like this camera..Only if the camera performed what the company advertises..sadly the camera falls short on performance all aroundAfter all that hassle, I finally decided to try sony and have to say since the time that I picked up the camera, I have been in love. The camera is made like a tank..literally..it feels soo solid. Press the power button and the camera is ready to shoot pictures in less than a second. It also has a very good size 2.5 inch screen. The focus is instantenous and pictures are crisp and sharp. The colors are soo bright.The marco mode is also amazing!!!Another advantage of this camera is that it uses AA batteries.the video quality is also very goodI love the camera!!!!
Ok, I just wanted to take this opportunity to say that I bought this printer back in 2004. It was a lower-mid-range printer at the time If I recall - not the cheapest on the market, but not up among the most expensive either. I bought it because I'd had good experiences with canon printers in the past, because the price was right, because it had 4 ink containers instead of just 1 (meaning 1 could run out and be replaced, without having to replace all of them, and the printer will still work (though with weird colours) if 1 ran out).I've now used this printer for 10 years - it's 2012 - I've used it, I've abused it - I've printed out hundreds of full-colour leaflets - I've printed out high quality photos for my wall - and loads and loads of other things - scores of documents - some light desk top publishing. And it just keeps ticking.Ink isn't that expensive, but your image quality could go down if you buy the really cheap off-brand replacement cartridges. I've noticed recently that my photos have had the "washed out" look to them, and I'm sure it's because of some really cheap ink I recently bought - because just before I replaced a cartridge, the pictures were sharp and bright as usual.I'm also convinced that picture quality goes up when you use canon branded photo paper. There's an obvious quality difference between high/normal quality settings. Similarly, you want to ensure you set the printer for the sort of paper you're using. This does depend on the job you're doing. For instance. If I'm using shiny leaflet paper to print out mostly text, I often tell it that I'm using normal paper, as telling it I'm using photo paper results in text that is easily smudged and takes a while to dry when printed.Once in a while, say after a really intensive print job, I've had to go in with a dozen cotton-buds and clean the rollers and other ink-touching surfaces inside to keep my printouts clean, and also clean the print heads - this is good practise from time to time I think with any printer.Ok.. it's a bit loud, it makes my bookshelf wobble considerably when it's working, it's not got anything fancy on it like wireless connectivity, or SD card slots. But it will take whatever sort of paper, of whatever sort of thickness you like, without complaint or jamming.Only now, after 10 years, am I starting to think that maybe I'd like something with a few more bells and whistles.. the wifi thing especially sounds good to me, also, my old scanner (also a canon) - though it works flawlessly, is not supported by windows 7 - so I need to hook it up to an old computer to use it. So I'm thinking of getting an all-in-one option - but what to get? And what if what I get isn't as reliable as the old i560? What if the ink costs me so much more that I end up using old 'Betsy' here anyway, thus wasting my money on new fangled gadgets? Life is full of very hard choices - what would you do?
Was easy to install, however for the sound to work from the HD TV, I have to turn on both input devices.
If you have a lot of peripherals, this is what you're looking for: a healthy amount of spaces, several large enough to make room for the oversized computer cables. Instructions were in several languages, but with simple trial and error, you'll be able to figure this out. Compact and portable.
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.
This filter is a bit expensive, but worth every penny. I purchased this filter for the Canon 50mm f1.4 lense on my Rebel XT. It creates wonderful dark blue skys. I uploaded two sample images as examples.
This is the best thing I have purchased in years! I get to control what oil is used and how much of it! It can also be used without oil at all. Its tastes great, batch after batch. The little inserts lasts a long time too. I use one for oil and one for without oil. I'm on my 8th bowl of the oiled one and its still working fine though the user guide state I should change it around the 9th time. You will be happy with this one.
Very good product. I have a long history with good experience with that product line.If you have a new Canon IS1400, you may find some compatibility issues, unless the card is defective in a weird way (unlikely).
I bought it to replace an old HP Photosmart R607 (which took low quality pictures inside or outside). The 3" screen is great compared to the 1.5" that I used to have.It doesn't have a viewfinder, but neither do many of the newer model cameras out there anyways. I didn't make much use the viewfinder on the Photosmart.The flash is really bright; I'd much rather prefer to brighten up the pictures in Photoshop or some other photo editing software. So I think I'll just keep the flash on forced off.It's a great camera, people shouldn't expect DSLR quality out of a P&S;.
I bought this one to run in the Miami Marathon... They're so comfortable, you don't have to worry if they get wet and the sound is really nice!I have another Senheiser, but not for running, and I really recommend this brand.
not recommended for women. too heavy and bulky. great space, but not lady like at all. try the targus laptop blacktop case with dome protection. same space lightweight more appealing look and style. I'm very pleased with this one instead.
I bought these speakers to have a little better sound in a machinery room that I work out in. Before I used it in that workout room, I tried them in my bedroom for about a week. I was happy with them until one speaker stopped working if I had the sound turned down on the provided volume control. The speaker worked only when the sound was turned all the way up and when it was turned up both speakers you could hear static. Maybe mine was defective, but I am not going to recommend this. Spend a little bit more for something the same size.
Rather than buying this combo, just buy HP21 and HP22 separately and save more than $2. Besides, when sold separately, these are qualified for free shipping at Amazon.
edit: After 2 years, its now a piece of junk. One day, I turned the TV on and every things looked green. The picture adjustment setting numbers are stuck at random numbers and I can only move them 1 or 2 clicks from there. Called customer support in 2008, first time since 2006, and got no help from the front line rep. Got passed to a supervisor, which got my hopes up. But basically, I got the hatchet man. The guy didnt care. He wanted to sell me a BOARD, without knowing what model my TV was. For $ 212 dollars, no guarantees that my TV would be fixed, and NO REFUNDS. I was also told to look for my own technician. I asked "what if that didn't fix my TV"? His answer in brief was that it was my problem. Will never buy an off brand TV ever again. And especially, not OLEVIA. I saw in the newspaper that this company was in the brink of bankruptcy. I guess there is nothing to expect here. It was good while it lasted. Now its just a nightmare.
I haven't had to use it yet on my new laptop but, I'm glad to have this tool for exspansion at such a great price=-)
I am able to hook up to wireless networks without installing any software; a great boon since my IT Department at work will not provide computers with Wi-Fi or allow users to install software.This works great almost all the time. You have to initially configure the travel router so DHCP server is on, then reboot the computer so it gets its IP address assigned from the travel router. Once you do this switch router modes and after the router reboots you can set up your connection to the wireless network. This part works very well. Sometimes, the computer will not get the address from the travel router and I have to retry. While a little inconvient sometimes, this is still a great solution if your laptop does not have Wi-Fi and you do not want to install any software. Unlike other "gaming" routers this one is powered off a USB port so it is as portable as the computer you connect it to.Buy some velcro with adhesive backing so you can secure the travel router to the top of your laptop so you have one less loose item to worry about.
product came defective. exchanged it and am in the process of returning second item (which I believe to be the very one I returned) because it too is defective. (legs don't go into notches evenly on both sides so stand wobbles when using laptop)
I've used this 16GB SDHC card as extra storage for my HP Mini, which has a 16GB SSD instead of a large regular hard drive. Effectively, this doubles my storage for cheap, and the card is plenty fast enough for accessing documents and music. I've had it for about 6 months, have it full of music, keep it in my Mini all of the time, and haven't had any problems yet.Amazon's frustration-free packaging is nice too.
In my tamron 70-200 creates a very unpleasant effect on the grass slightly out of focus. View this picture: [...]
Few Days after purchase it developed malfunction. After turning on it displays a message and screen shuts off.Do not buy this camera
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..
The shoped was safe with this seller and the product is in perfect condition.
This GPS has it all and it is extremely user friendly. Great battery life and excellent options. It is a keeper!
I bought this when I had a PCI Graphics G4 Macintosh (Yikes!), and the software was a stone B!tch to get installed. The installer kept crashing under OS 10.3. I eventually was able to figure out which software application was crashing, and was able to manually install it off the CD. After that, everything worked fine. The software still will not support faxing from within OS 10.x, you have to save the file, and then open up Preview to send the fax.Overall, this is a great all-in-one. The scans are excellent, the scan speed is quick, and the software is good, although the default to Auto mode is really irritating until you manage to switch it off.The print quality is what I come to expect from Epson. This printer cleans itself less frequently than my old Stylus Photo 780, and is quieter, more stable, better in general.I haven't played around with digital photo capacity/slide scanning, being new to the digital photo field. Overall I am satisfied with the purchase, though I wish their software was better.
I agree with all other submitted reviews, these headphones do not lie. They let you know the real face of the sound. It means you hear every little bit of flaw it the music.Other than that, the phones produces flat response. No sign of overworked bass or shrieky highs, very professional indeed.Built is somewhat decent with adequate cushioning. Nothing fancy about the design. It's not the lightest headphones in the world, but it's one of the most comfortable I've ever had on.Don't get this headphones if you're planning to use this for mp3s on crappy bitrates, it will hurt your ear.Get this phones if you're serious about sound.
This camera has a serious design flaw. You need to really push down on the button to shoot a picture. Because of this, the camera tends to move when you press the button, and the result is a blurry picture. I would definitely not recommend this camera.
I haven't experience any of the issues the others have. I've had 3 250 GB LaCie d2 drives and they've all been great. I use them heavily for video editing and pushing 10-20 GB files. No problems.The only issue I ever had was with an old Mac and the 500 GB LaCie drive ... probably a FireWire issue. I've had much better luck with LaCie than Mercury. One note of caution for people who have had issues: software upgrades and firmware issues are very common, especially with Firewire, and I've gotten into the habit of always shutting down before adding a drive and unmounting a drive before removing it, even though Firewire is hot-swappable, I've had external FW devices blow up trying to hot-swap.I'm a fan of LaCie. It could look like a baked potato and I'd still use it.
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.
So far so good. I've only had this item for a short while, and appreciate the warranty. I had another notebook cooler which wore out within a short time. The Antec seems to be doing the job and making my Dell 1100 Inspiron (noted for running very hot) run better. My only complaint would be that in order to turn it OFF, I have to unplug it from the laptop, thus trying to find the plug-in location each time. I run my computer on hibernation often, and as long as it's not turned OFF, the cooler runs ... which is why I'm afraid my last one (not Antec) wore out so quickly. It does have 2 speeds and the lower speed seems to work fine, and isn't too noisy.
I've had expensive coffeemakers, but none of them makes coffee as good as this percolator. It brews quickly and cleans easily. The coffee is piping hot, and it's still hot even after adding cold milk. I enjoy strong, rich flavor, and this machine delivers. The Melita disk filters work well. You may still have a few grinds left at the bottom of the pot, but it's a small inconvenience for the great tasting coffee you'll get.
they make you install software for this item and i simply never got the drive to show up on my MAC desktop, ever, after installation. it didn't ever show up beforehand and neither after so i returned the entire package. wouldn't waste your time with this - by SanDisk brand.
It's actually a 500mm f/8 with a 2x teleconverter, bringing it to 1000mm f/16.That said, it's a great prime lens and for the money I doubt you'll find a better value. You should definitely use it on a tripod; the smallest amount of handshake results in a much larger blurred image when using this lens either at 500 or 1000 (and it's noticeable TTL as well).Terrific long shots during the day, good for the moon due its brightness.
This bluethooth mouse connected once, normally, and has yet to work again! I would expect that Sony's products would work together, but my new VIAO with Vista won't see it no matter what you try. Sony support is beyond awful, so it's a cluster.Maybe bluetooh's day will come for peripherals, but for now my $20 radio mouse works perfectly every time. I am sure this is a Vista compatibility issue, so hopefully they'll patch it one of these days. In the near term, save your money
This thing works great. The only thing I could see improving it would be the addition of an ipod remote so you don't have to open the door to choose a track. A minor gripe considering we generally just hit the shuffle button and let the thing play all day.It comes with a bunch of adapters for different models but it looks like the new ones (Nano 3rd gen and iPod touch) are not supported. Maybe by the time you read this they will be.
Was delivered a litte late but the product is great. The finish is better than the picture shows. Has a variable (dimming) switch and a weighted base. This is not a cheap lamp. Buy it, you'll like it.
Ok so this item is the same as original T665. The only thing that is different is that it's a limited edition orange color. I think that this just ads little bit of personality to this PDA. But let's get to the performance of the item. It is a fast PDA. Nothing supersonic but it gets the job done. It nicely syncs with my Outlook and keeps track of about 1000 emails. Phone book software can be little more graphically enhanced but it does the job as well. Battery life is not the greatest one but solutions are available out there that can make your life easier. I do not use this PDA for games or MP3s. I use it for work. I'm a programmer and I work as an EMT in my spare time. I use this organizer in the field noting down patient assessments or looking up medical terminology and in the office I use it to keep track of my schedule, time, expenses, email and contacts. Very useful software that comes with this unit is World Clock. I saw a version of this software being used with old Psion organizers. It allows you to set different alarms for different days with different times. I love it. Simple application yet very useful. Comes with load of extra software that will satisfy every user out there. Another nice this is that I have a Sony digital camera and sometime I view the pictures I took right on my Clie.Few things that may change your mind about this product that I found out after purchase:- MP3s need special memory stick. You can't use standard blue one you have to use one called Magic Gate memory stick.- Stylus is small and tiny. When on the run it's hard to operate.- Battery becomes concern if you use it a lot. I have a mobile charge unit for my car so I'm doing fine with that- There are special new hard cases available for this unit. They are GREAT! but in order to sync you need to keep taking your Clie out of them which is a hassle. I guess they were design so you go out and buy new sync cable.- Screen is much better than anything I expected. Yet I smacked a protector on it just in case.- Controls are small. For people with big hands it may be small hassle.As you can see I'm not pushing this product to the limits. I'm just using it everyday over and over again and I find it very reliable. Also I like the limited edition orange version because it stands out and if I lose it it's easier to spot.
Package arrived early and in new condition as listed. Very easy to work with! Thank you!
It works fine. Recognition foftware works fine. You will be happy untill...1. You realize that you need digital paper TM that cost a lot of money. They rip you off on consumables.2. You bring it to work and see the reaction of your colleagues (male and female). It is too big for a pen. It's design and size is way too risque and resemble a... Here is the kicker - it vibrates when you make a check mark (finish page). After you see the looks when they hear that...
I purchased this charger back in 2006 when the price was about a dollar. There are better products out now for better prices, but for me this charger has worked great. I use this exclusively for my ipod touch 1st gen. However, it does not work on the iPhone 3GS thus I'm taking away one star. Even with all the traveling I do domestically and internationally (to Canada) and the bumps and bruises this charger has endured, it still has worked great after 5 years.
Before purchasing this device we had a weak WI-FI signal using a D-link airport card. With the Hawking Hi-Gain USB Wireless-G dish adapter our signal strength was much improved and more reliable.
I've owned the camera for about seven months now and can find nothing to criticize. I initially bought it thinking I'd carry it with me everywhere, but it's a little too big to do that. I do carry it with me frequently, though. I love the image quality and simplicity. I have no issues with my 8x10 pictures. I'm just delighted with this camera.
I bought one of these for my digital camera, as well as 2 others made by the camera's manufacturer. This battery only lasted 3 months before it stopped accepting a full charge. It rapidly declined to the point that it only lasted about 10 minutes in the camera. After another 6 months, it is dead entirely. Meanwhile, the brand name batteries, which got much more use, are still going strong after 3 years.
This is a great tripod for the money, Its well built, the finish is nice and its sturdy.
Great earbuds for an even better price. For anyone who enjoys quality earbuds with a convenient carrying case, this set is for you!
May work well in homes with wood or sheetrock internal walls but in homes with block work, "NO WAY", I could not get the remote to work 55 feet away in the bedroom. Tried it closer with less walls and it was still intermittent. NOT for cement/block wall houses.Am now trying another type/brand from a client, will update this if possible.
I bought these for a dollar something when they were grouped together with antoher product. Don't bother. They are bulky. They are sitting in a drawer right now. Apple makes a much better adapter.
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.
I love this camera!!! This was recommended to me by my neighbor who is a professional photographer. It takes great pics and short movies and has wonderful features including, but not limited to, a pet and kids mode. This means that it snaps the picture right away and it is not blurred. If you want a great camera at a great price this is it!
Seems ok as a basic strap for camcorder. My canon optura s1 did not come with the strap, it works fine with it. It has metallic clip missing that keeps the ends from dangling. My nikon camera strap has this clip. Looks like cannon wants you to pay extra bucks for these features.
This is a great item if you use your GPS in a vehicle as I do. Just stick it to your dash and Viola, your GPS unit is secure/easily accessible and and be viewed when needed.
These earphones are one of the best in ear headphones I know, and they're great!!!
I first had a LOT of trouble getting this to be read by my computer. I did search after search for how to fix the trouble, because I didn't want to RMA it. So, I found lots of info, none of it worked. Then, I had a stroke of genius, and plugged it into a different USB port (out the back of the PC instead of the front ports) and it worked!! Another symptom of age on my soon to be replaced PC, all my trouble for 2 days was because my front USB ports don't work anymore. So, I guess I'll throw that out there, try a different USB if all else fails.That aside, here are my comments:I like the LCD screen. I bought the travel accessory, which I HIGHLY recommend getting. It came with a small plastic cover to help keep the LCD screen from getting scratched. The big travel pouch is awesome as is the snug 'leather' protector. GET this accessory, IMO.The radio is a definite PLUS over other MP3 players, as is the price. It gets decent reception; in my office I have a hard time getting radios to come in clearly, this works almost as good as my desk top radio (but not quite).The ear phones that it came with hurt my ears, I need a smaller, more comfortable pair.The volume control is interesting, it has a 'normal' volume and 'maximum' volume setting, and I at 1st thought that was terrible, as it didn't give much control. But they are just MASTER volume settings, rotating the spin dial gives you actual volume control.4GB is going to work really well for me. Especially with the expansion slot for additional music.Using the Media converter is fine for pictures and video, and is totally not needed for music.After uploading music to the device it takes a moment to restart and update its library. Not a big deal.Creating playlists within the device is cumbersome, but you can use your own from windows media player if you have to have playlists. Not a big deal to me, as right now all I do is put it on Shuffle mode, and play all.I have not found any way to do any file management (such as delete) within the player itself, you have to use a computer for that.OVERALL very happy with it. Shipping was awesome, used the free saver shipping, and it STILL came within a few days.
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!!
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 ordered this due to the right angled connectors. My GPU heatsink is covering one of the SATA ports on my motherboard, making it difficult for me to utilize my last remaining port. Initially, CiTi Electronics (the seller from which I ordered) shipped me the wrong type of cable, just a standard cable with no right angled connectors. I e-mailed the customer service, got a prompt response from "Jay" and was told that they will ship me the correct type of cable immediately at no extra cost, also allowing me to keep the original SATA cable that I received. 5/5 for their customer service.As for the cable itself (the original one that was shipped to me), I'm using it in a Cooler Master HAF 922 just to test if it works. It's plenty lengthy (18 inches), and able to be routed around the side panel of my case for easy cable management. It feels sturdy but flexible and hasn't given me any problems as of yet. It performs just as well as the SATA cable that I got from Best Buy with a $20 gift card. This is 1/5 the price after shipping, and they perform identically. My WD Caviar Black HDD is still getting around a 115 MB/s read/write rate, which is excellent. If you do order this cable, which you should if you'd rather spend $4 than $20, I'd recommend using CiTi Electronics due to their quick (less than 24 hour response) customer service.
it must help, my SATA drive doesn't overheat as often, but it doesn't feel like much air coming out of the fans. However, it fit in my case when a drive-mounted fan will not, so I'm happy.
The two things I noticed right away about these headphones is the excellent carrying case that comes with them and how comfortable they are. They fold flat in the case and will be great for travel. I like the fact that you can wear them without the cord attached if you just want the noise-canceling feature on. I actually wear these over foam earplugs that I wear in my ears (I have a very noisy household that makes it hard to study!) They are comfortable for long periods of time and not bulky. I would recommend them. *****
This printer is so hot! I like the gray design because it looks very sleek and stylish. The picture quality though is the best thing about this printer! The quality is amazing and so clear, by far the best I have ever seen from any photo printer! The past reviewers are right, some of the pictures far exceed the quality found in photo shops. I would definitely recommnend this buy for anyone. Especially with the $70 rebate you can recieve if you buy a powershot digital camera! I love this printer, it is truly the best one i've ever had!
Just received my Sony DVD305 a few days ago and am extremely satisfied. I have put this camera through the ringers, from Black and White, to Sepia, to Still Images, to Super Night Shots and I firmly believe this is the best camcorder I've ever owned! I was particularly impressed with the small size, yet the image stablizer really controls any shaking. The still images are fantastic for a 1 Mega Pixel camera.You cannot go wrong with this camera, not to mention it was over $150.00 cheaper on Amazon than getting it from Best Buy, Circuity City, or Ultimate Electronics!
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.
This product deserves a five, but since I only had it for a short time. I did not want to jump the gun. It connects greatly with my Plantronics 510 headset, my Palm TX and with my Razr phone; which pretty much is all the bluetooth enabled devices I currently own. It has made me wonder what else can I add to my system that supports bluetooth. So far I had no problems with it interfereing with my Wifi network, which is a good thing. I read that bluetooth can cause collisions when data is transmitted over a wifi network, as both wifi and bluetooth use the same frequency range, but while wifi listens before tansmitting, bluetooth does not. However, this is a bluetooth 2.0 device which suppose to work better within a Wifi network, however my other devices are not bluetooth 2. Yet everything works well.Thus I can safely say this is a good product, and works flawlessly and safely in a mixed wireless environment.
Well its a great Video Card, good one.Easy installing, no problems.and also a great deliver! nothing wrong.
I play about 3x per week and have a 16 hdc.I played wound Titleist balls for years and years until they got too expensive - about the time two and three piece balls got real popular.So I started searching for a different ball that felt and played like those wound Titleist's. I played lots of different balls, expensive and less so. Then I found Ti-Tech Beta Ti's at WalMart for less than 50 cents a ball. Although they didn't have quite the feel, they were pretty close. To me, they felt a lot softer than most 2 & 3 piece balls. They also were every bit as long and straight and I got about the same spin as the Titleist's.Well my area WalMarts stopped carrying the Ti-Tech's so I stumbled across these In-Tech Beta Ti's here on Amazon. These In-Tech's and WalMart's Ti-Tech's are the same exact ball with slightly different markings... and they're a little bit cheaper, probably because of the packaging as the Ti-Tech's came in sleeves. Since I found these here, I'm a happy camper... or happy golfer.Beginners to experienced players should look into these balls. They are a great value and a bargain at the same time.
I have bought these many times because of the price and comfort. They stay on well when I run, which is the most important quality for me. The sound is crisp and clear. The only negative comment is that I have to replace them about every 6 months, but I use them a lot, so it is understandable.
I bought this cable to use with a camera battery charger when I bought a camera second hand and the owner forgot to include it when it was shipped. They were good enough to credit me with $10 and it was easy to find one here on Amazon. Safe both of us some hassle and everything works as it should. Good to know these are available in the event that you loose or forget one on the road. In fact, this might be one of this things to keep an extra of tucked in the camera bag for the travelling photographer. You never know when you'll need a backup!
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.
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.
best mouse i have ever bought. the price is a little steep but it is worth the money if your into computer gaming. i play css and i could feel the difference the second i started playing. i had an old microsoft intellmouse and i loved that thing to death but this blows it out of the water. i am a logitech believer now.
This arrived in a timely manner and in the condition promised. It was a gift for my wife, and she enjoys using it. Very easy to understand and navigate. My only wish is that I had paid attention to the fact it has no internal battery. Other than that, it is excellent.
I was looking for a way to run my iPod through the FM radio on a bareboat charter catamaran. The Kensington unit's operation was intuitively obvious and the audio quality better than expected. A small percentage of tracks on my iPod apparently have overly high levels that resulted in audible distortion (what electric guitar players would call "overdrive"), but for the most part the audio was fine. In the noisier RF environment back here in DC, the Kensington delivers noticeable hiss, but to be fair I haven't spent a lot of time trying different channel combinations yet. Not as good as a direct connection, but better than being stuck with the local FM radio offerings.
Works well in burners as well as the source disc in the duplicators. Better compatibility than MAM or Falcon archival products.
This is a handy little gadget that is a perfect gift for anyone in the country - including yourself. We ordered one for Christmas last year for everyone on our list. It has EVERY THING you'll need in various weather conditions.alienface
I like a lot of the bells and whistles of this digital camera and feel that most of them work great!The only drawback I've discovered with this camera is that a small amount of the digital pictures taken appear blurry or out of focus, which I find frustrating! My previous digital camera, which I owned for 3-4 years had a few of these types of pictures but far less of them than the Casio Exilim EX-S600. I thought the anti-shake feature on this Casio Exilim EX-S600 would help prevent the blurry pictures from happening at all.
OEM Lexmark product. Cheaper buying online than going to the local store. Less hassle. Fast delivery. What more could you ask for ?
I give it a 4 stars mainly because of the price,the problem I'm having with this CD wallet is the zipper,it get caught with the sides when I'm trying to close it in a hurry.
My brand new Monitor...less than 6 months old...starts smoking and spitting sparks...then little flames come out of the top....If I was not home...I am sure my house would have caught fire.So...I send this thing back...it cost me 82.00 to have it packaged and shipped by UPS (Viewsonic won't pay me back)Viewsonic will replace it...but...since they don't have one in stock...I have to wait. All the resellers have plenty in stock but the factory is out?I have been waiting over 3 weeks now.Also I have to call them to get this information. I would think after they promise a 5 day turnaround once they recieved the old on...they would at least give me an e-mail to explain the delay.If I was not so impressed with the product (when its not on fire)...I would tell everyone to stay away from this company.
This is a good unit for the price.Pluses:- Great display, large and clear- Not too bright too sleep next to- Nature sounds surprizingly useful to wake up to- Separate volume for "sleep" mode so you can go to sleep at low volume and wake up to a higher volume.- You pick the station to wake to for the radio alarm so you wake to that station regardless of what you were listening to last.- Digital tuner- Time is displayed and alarm (tone only) works when power is out.- CompactMinuses:- One strong local signal drowns out other FM stations.- Doesn't pull in distant stations.- Sound is as expected for a small radio.
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.
YES THIS BATTERY FIT JUST GREAT .IT WORKS GREAT. I LOVE HOW IT HOLDS A LONG CHARGE. THE BATTERY DOES EVERTHING I WANT IT TO .I AM PLEASED ..
for the price I paid this product is excellent. Not flashy or anything it just gets the job done.
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.
I have owned this camera for about 1.5 years now, and haven't had any problems with it. It has a very fast reponse from turned off to picture taking time, and that is one reason I like it. Also, it gives a very rich and clear photo under the proper conditions. I love it for taking pics of the kids. The only lacking I find is it's power in zooming and no image stabilization. OTOH camers with higher zoom are usually much larger, so it's a tradeoff. I find it's not sufficient to sit in my seat and try to take photos of the kids on stage because they will be out of focus and not zoomed in enough.The LCD has a protective cover over it that makes it kind of shiny/gloss, the screen is one of the largest I've seen (I think 2"), which is nice. Also no lens cover makes it easy to use and not lose anything.It seemed to use up alkaline batteries so fast it was kind of stunning, but the rechargable type are great, last a long time.The xD cards are expensive, but gradually coming down in price. They are so small!Other reviews here also good to read.
This is not worth your time. They are not easy to keep in the case and the earbuds are rather uncomfortable. A good idea but poor execution.
This thing has poor instructions. Never could get it to work. Finally gave it away.
My parents have used the Presto Stainless Steel Coffee Makers for as long as I can remember. They are very satisfied with this product. I purchased this one for them as the one they were using during my last visit was beginning to show signs of age. It was a good surprise for my Mom....and as we all know....when mama's happy...the whole world has a bright and sunny day ! Thanks for the quality of this product! It has earned a 5 star rating from my family!
I've done a ton of research for expandable and rugged sport mp3 players out there. I looked at the Motorola DAP025, the Rio Cali Sport, and even the non-functional RCA Lyra. I stopped at the C100 because I believe it to the be best in it's class.I've jogged, shot hoops, did lawnwork, laid down pavestone, and washed my car with this thing strapped on. I've given it more than a few bumps and it continues ticking. The rubberized exterior really makes it feel like it will take some abuse. On the flipside, the rubber is starting to be scuffed up and not because of my abuse. It is starting to become worn because of rubbing by taking it in and out of the armband.POOLING SONGS TOGETHER IS POSSIBLE. They way you do this is to navigate to the root which is above the internal and external memory and press play. It combines all of your files together in one large playlist. That's it. Good luck navigating through it though.Do yourself a favor and buy a good card reader to transfer files. It is considerably slower to transfer files via the player. I assume they didn't include a highspeed writing device on the device. It makes me wonder what's the point of having a USB 2.0 device when it can't take advantage of the available speed.There is one major thing to keep in mind about this device which is to watch out about SD compatibility. This player is VERY picky about SD cards. I have a Kingmax 60X SD card that will not work properly and others have had problems with Transend 60x card as well.The only way to get the card to work with my card is to have the card out of the player, turn the device on, then after boot-up, insert the card to have it read. Just don't expect it to work after you restart the player. It will display "no music" after a 30sec-2min pause. I went out and bought myself a cheap and ugly IMPACT card (wal-mart brand) and it worked perfectly. At first I thought it was the card, but others have experienced the same issue.It took me 2 weeks of emailing creative tech support before they would even acknowledge the problem. I have been told they would look into it, but I'm not holding my breath at this point. I personally think it has something to do with high-speed cards. I recommend you get an SD from a local store with a good return policy in case it doesn't work.The Good: Feels very rugged; Easy-to-use controls; Large and bright backlight; Decent settings; Sounds great; Better than expected earphones; Truly Plug n' Play and Drag n' Drop = No software needed;The Bad: Picky about the SD cards it will accept; Can't create a play by genre, artist, or anything else an ID3 tag might provide; Only 256MB onboard memory; Transferring files seems slow; Can't navigate to other songs when the stopwatch is on;CONCLUSION: Despite some minor points, it is still far better than everything else out there. This would truly be the ultimate player if Creative updates the C100's firmware to fix it's SD compatibility issue and provide ID3 support.
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.
This HP paper is good. The 5 megapixel photos that I print from my HP Photosmart 7960 come out very well on this paper except for one thing. The little metal rollers that are inside most HP printers leave little dots that are visible on your photos (more visible with darker pictures). After calling HP about this, they said you need to get Premium PLUS photo paper and that the premium plus paper will correct the problem. If you don't mind having little white dots on your photos, then this paper is amazing. If you do mind then go with the Premium Plus.
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.
The date of expiration of the cartridges was very next. They conquer to the following month of receiving them. It is something very unjust. Considering that alone you use 1 soon after and the other one much later.
I believe in competition but I tried a refilled cartridge and although the quality was fine it didn't last as long. Weighing that against the slightly lower price of the refills I think the originals are the way to go. Epson makes good printers and has been eclipsed by HP over the years. However I think you can still get more for your money by buying from the underdog.
A couple of inches roomier in depth would allow for a more agile access to the camera and its strap. You do have to fiddle to accommodate nikon's strap. I frecuently end up carrying the camera without any protection at all. It is OK for tranportation , storage and protection from impact . I might try a case that allows me to operate the camera witout a complete removal from its case.
It does what it's supposed to. Protects the lens element from dust and scratches. I have no complaints and I see little reason to spend any more money on a filter. It does add another element which can increase flare when shooting directly into light sources, but even more expensive filters do this. Just take it off when this causes a problem (probably pretty rare for most people).
This camera rocks!! The battery last forever and the quality of the pictures are amazing!!It is a good purchase.
Used this a couple times immediately after receiving. I used it with Coconut Oil and it made some of the best popcorn I've ever had. Will be using this very frequently.
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?
after getting a laser mouse, i won't be going back to optical any time soon... this baby works virtually on ANY surface, flat, round, rough, or even glass... i'm not much of a computer gamer, so i can't really give the feedback on that, but i must say that the extra battery it comes with is a great convenience... it's a quick switch compared to those that utilizes AA batteries...overall, i've had great experience with the mouse thus far (bought two because of it) and it's a recommended buy from me...
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?
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.
Why did the old battery swell up and stop working? I dunno. But since the camera uses this battery, I am up and running after a quick delivery.
There should be a Zero Catagory for this review. The Router did not work at all. It just sat there and blinked at me. I had to go to Wal-Mart and bought one cheaper and one that works great. Did not return router as my dogs chewed up the box it came in, but if you actually read this and want to do something about it, please let me know. I certainly will not buy anything else from you if you do not.Virginia H St Pierre
I bought this for my sister-in-law, she needed an inexpensive USB wireless adapter for her TiVo. It is not supported by TiVo, that was our fault for not checking. However, her apartment features free WiFi for it's residents, so I hooked it up to her desktop computer running Windows XP. It worked for about 4-6 weeks. Now, it just sits with the software interface saying "scanning", but will not connect to the network. She has a laptop (with built-in WiFi adapter) that connects to the same network whilst sitting right next to the desktop.I tried reinstalling, completely removing the Netgear software and reinstalling, even a system restore to before it was installed (and then a reinstall). I tried the USB adapter on her laptop (Windows 7) and my laptop (Mac OS X 10.6). Nothing worked.I then called tech support. After 4 elevations of the issue, the best they could tell me was that it was a problem with the wireless signal, not the Netgear adapter. They actually implied that I was lying when I mentioned that two laptops (her Windows 7 machine and my Mac) were sitting on the same desk and connecting with good signal strength. And they refused to honor the warranty.Based on this experience, I will avoid Netgear products in the future.
the tv work just fin in every sense, but the dvd fail to read most dads especially copies but still great product
This is great tool for professional photographers. I recommend that if you like your photos with a warm tone, or if you normally use the cloudy white balance setting on your digital slr, that you invest a hundred dollars in this product. It works for both jpeg and raw files, it's quick as 1,2,3 and unlike a grey card or a Whibal (if you don't know what that is, then you're not a professional but an extreme hobbyist and probably wouldn't get the most out of the Expodisc anyway.) you don't have to go into Photoshop or Nikon View or some other editing software and correct every picture using the target shot as a reference.
Actually, I bought it for a protection of my lens. I think it should be good and worthy to owning it for your expensive lens.
A basic protection item you should have. Does not appear to be multi-coated, as the more expensive Hoya filters are, but clearly worth it. Fits the Nikon 18-55mm ED perfectly and allows the Nikon lens hood to fit well.
After two days of installing uninstalling, upgrading the BIOS and spending untold time with the online support, I finally threw in the towel and returned the unit. Could never get the scanner to communicate properly with the computer. Scanner refused to function, although the printer and copier worked fine. Very frustrating experience. I will not buy HP again.
It's a little bigger than the previous version, but it's still as amazing as ever. The 35mm Summicron is a lens you never get tired of. This is the one lens you can live with if you could only have one. To me, it is the "normal" lens for all 35mm rangefinders. How good is it? I think all the other reviews have said it all.The only thing that flops with buying this lens is the square lens hood. It won't click into place. I mean, it will fit, but the four retractable tabs won't reach the groove that they're supposed to go into. So if you pull on the lens hood, it will just slide right off. The lens hood supplied with this 35mm Summicron is the same lens hood for the 28mm Elmarit. And this same lens hood will fit perfectly on the 4th version 35mm Summicron; but not this current version. I know, we're not buying a lens hood, we're buying the lens. So when you shop for a filter, pick up a lens hood while you're at it.
Read the reviews and thought I was making a good buy.Had problems getting the scanner up and running on Vista, had to spend 45 minutes with Canon to get to the point it is now.When you want to scan a doc for email, it will only let you scan and send one doc per email. So if you have 20 pics, you have to send 20 emails.The PDF function does not function.Oh well, at least I have a copier out of it.Would I take my money back for it?? YES in a New York second!!
I love these earphones! Deep bass and play great with the Sandisk M250! Arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
I just started college fall 2010, and this bag looked like it would work for me, and it did! I had LOTS of heavy books and it held them all very well, plus it has lots of different compartments that I love! It also came with a pencil holder which I use all the time too, I'm really happy I bought it!
It makes portions of white paper black thereby showing sometimes graphic or explicit images and text.Save your old cartridge and refill it for the next time, you can get 2-3 refills out of the empties before the cartridge dies and needs a proper rebuild.
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.
Many of the problems that are being mentioned have to do with the server that netgear provides with the package. Don't bother to use the CD. Don't even bother to download the new version from the netgear website because it has issues.The MP101 is a client that supports the UPNP protocol for streaming music. You can use any other software that can be installed as a server as long as it supports the UPNP. Two good examples are TwonkyMedia and Windows Media Player 11.Specifically, windows media player 11 (that comes with Vista) has a built-in UPNP server. So when you have both the MP101 and the Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 on, the WMP will recognize the client and start streaming music to it. Then you go to the MP101 and acccept the WMP11 as a server. The interface is much better that the default server that netgear provides, since you can instantly see now whatever you have imported in the WMP library, including the fact that you can browse the music directories directly!Users with Windows XP can also download WMP11 to enjoy these features.Given this setup, I connected the MP101 wired to my router and using WMP11 I never had any problems browsing and playing my music. It also worked perfectly with my Rhapsody account.
This is my first digital camera. Have already taken about 200 shots in 2 days or so. Beats a film-type camera for sure. Can take a picture and see it as soon as downloaded.Pros:1) It's small and light in weight.2) Macro feature is nice.3) Also the self-timer3) Software installs easily.4) Once you find the right screen buttons to push...downloading the photos is quick and easy.5) Software has a &quot;Panorama&quot; feature for &quot;stitching&quot; several photos together.6) Video mode is nice...frame rate is slow though. No previous experience here.6) After 200 photos, the battery is still showing a full charge (not too many flash shots though).Cons:1) When the camera is first turned on, you need to push 3 buttons to get to the place where you can take non-flash pictures. Would prefer that this was the first option instead.2) Probably need Win98SE installed or access to a Win98SE CD for a file that is needed?3) Resolution could be better, but unless you take a picture of something with a lot of sharp, straight edges....it takes pretty good pictures.Note: To &quot;install&quot; the strap, you simply push the thin end (string end) thru one of the 2 openings near the battery cover...this end will appear out of the other opening and can then be looped. Instructions were poor here.Conclusion: Having fun...hope it lasts. The camera and the fun.
I purchased this head set to replace an earlier model that broke after 5 or 6 years. This is practically identical, except the head band appears to be stronger and maybe a bit lighter.The Amazon description is not complete - it has at least 10 feet of cord, a volume control, and an on-off switch.The shipper said it would take 7 or more business days to deliver, but I received the head set in 3 days, and at a very reasonable price.
Card never worked.Neither my camcorder nor Windows computer could ever format it. Save your money. Buy another card.
We are older, we have hundreds of "Old Time Radio Tapes" We listen to them when we go to bed, believe it or not it helps us sleep as it takes our minds off the every day things. I have looked and looked for this item in the stores and unable to find them as they do wear out.I was more than delighted to find them on Amazon, thank you, thank you!!!!I should have stated that it is small and we can take it to bed with us, we love it!!!
Is there really any better deal out there for a 7.1 speaker package?? I think not! Not only are these speakers ultra-affordable but they are of excellent quality as well. I hooked them up to my Onkyo 605 receiver and the sound quality was immediately evident. I played Resistance: Fall of Man on my PS3 (which is 7.1 capable) and it was amazing! The "wall of sound" effect in my living room was awesome. It literally felt like I was in the game. I then put the movie Speed (blu-ray) on and it was again amazing. The level of sound coming from the surround speakers was what I was most impressed with. I guarantee there is NO better deal out there on this same type of system. Sure you can fork over $1000+ for a premium system but honestly, who needs to do that?
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!
Quality of this filter is very good and the images I took on Kauai came out very nice with it.
Transaction went smoothly, with no problems.Would use their services again.MV
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.
I do enjoy listening to all my music on the ER6i earphones. Though they are relatively expensive compared to headphones you can buy at most local electronics retailers, the sound quality is well beyond anything I have heard before (I go through about 4 different sets every 12 months). The low frequencies don't hit as hard as I might want them to, but they still sound great.
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! :-)
exellent for a expence party lan network . since every port is a different game and consola to play, but worthy. xbox best hud network device and every xbox player can not live without it it also work fine on pc
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!).
I bought this TV because of the good review about the image quality and the price on Amazon was one of the best out there.The delivery was supposed to be between 7 and 10 days in home, EAGLE was the company. After I bought the TV I started to check where the TV was with the tracking number.The TV was going to be delivered form Dallas to LA. After 4 days Amazon tracking page shows me that the TV still was on Dallas, and in EAGLE web page the tracking number did not exist, at the 5th day I received a call from EAGLE to schedule an appointment to deliver the TV home. I got the TV at the 6th day at home.Really happy with the delivery time, but tracking doesn't get update often on Amazon and looks like on EAGLE web page you can not track items from Amazon.After I power on the TV and put a good signal the first thing I noticed is that the image was concave on the left and right of the image, no much, may be half of a inch, really bother when you watch TV because it is not a square or rectangle image, also the blue color on the left half of the TV was out of convergence, the next day I called 1-800-SAMSUNG the give me a phone number and a transaction number and told me that in the next 72hs somebody was going to call me to schedule a service for the TV or I could call to speed up the process.I wait 68hs and I called, I had to explain the problem to a lady which put me on-hold for 10 minutes, she reply that everyone was busy that somebody was going to call me back, I told her I'll wait, I was on hold for about 15minutes, and one guy picked up, I told about why I was calling and the guy was really rude telling me that the 72hs didn't finish, (Yes, sure like if they were going to call me in the next 4hs), anyway I told my transaction numbers and the guy keeps his rude voice scheduling a service for 8 days later, like they were doing a favor to repair a brand new TV.Now I have to wait 8 days more to someone comes to repair the TV, already 11 days from the day my TV was in home, I can see SAMSUNG uses third-party companies for the service and for the way the threat me in the service I'm sure I'll keep having problem with these guys and they won't come or reschedule or something like that.I bought a new TV pay $1900 and not only I can't see a good image but also I have to deal with service and rude people.So, because still is inside the first 30 days I decided to return the TV and avoid problems.SAMSUNG should choose better the companies they use to repair theirs TVs, especially when it is a brand new sale.Amazon - 5 startsEAGLE delivery - 4 1/2 starts (they should update the tracking status more often)TV Image Quality (when is working) - 4 stars1-800-SAMSUNG service - 1 starBasically I'm returning the TV because I had a preview what was going to happen when I have to repair or change the LAMP, that it will happen because DLPs TV the LAMP burns every 2-4 years.
Bought this mount to use on my polaris 4-wheeler, It holds and works great.Wish it had more movement.
I just got this scanner and had it working in about 10 minutes from taking it out of the box. It scans BW images at great resolution, magazines look pretty good too. Photographs come out about 90% of perfect.One neat thing - this scanner comes with a stand to position it vertically, thus saving you precious desk space. It is powered via USB, no AC adapter needed. You can scan single-sheet documents and books as the lid lifts up as to not break the spines of your books.The software this scanner comes with is pretty complete and works on the first try (at least on WinXP), however, as always, I'd recommend a more robust photo imaging program, e.g. Adobe PhotoShop.The price is right and the quality is great. What a great product!
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.
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.
The camera case work very good with my Nikon Coolpix L1 camera if you carry no extra batteries. If you carry extra batteries and an extra scancard it becomes very difficult getting the camera in and out of the case.
Typically the loudest thing in your PC is the CPU fan. When I set about to make my PC quiet for the living room the CPU fan had to go. Enter the CNPS9500, a truly outstanding product from Zalman.I attached this fan to an external power supply for testing and was amazed at the mass of air being pushed through the heatsink blades while there was nearly no noise at all. Comparatively my Intel heatsink fan that came with my P4 HT screams like a jet engine. More realistically it sounds rather like a dust buster set on low. Regardless that amount of constant noise can become grating.The installation was very simple on my ASUS P4P800 Motherboard. The heatsink is a bit heavy so I was prepared for the worst. Apparently on some AMD boards you must install a support plate on the opposite side of the motherboard which almost certainly means removing the board from the PC case. Fortunately for me th CNPS9500 attaches to the standard heatsink brace found on motherboards for socket 478.Cooling appears to work well. My CPU does operate at roughly the same temperature as before. Perhaps on a few occasions the temperature is down by a few degrees. I would imagine that the sheer size of this cooler would appeal to overclockers because the heat dissipation probably has enormous potential.A not-so-obvious benefit of the CNPS950 in most PC cases is that the fan is oriented perpindicular to the motherboard so it will help blow air toward the rear exhaust fan or out through vents.I purchased a Zalman VF700 for my video card at the same time as the CNPS9500. The two Zalman heatsinks are finely crafted and look like they meet some exacting tolerances. Both of them are very quiet and made me realize how loud the fan on my power supply is now that it's not being drowned out by my old CPU fan.Some of the edges are a little sharp. I think it isn't from poor manufacturing but rather because the blades are fairly thin and there are many of them, smoothing them individually would be an expensive process I'm sure.Nearly a perfect product. Before purchase check the dimensions and verify that you have enough room in your PC for the CNPS9500. Also consider that some motherboards will require you to access the area of the board behind the CPU making it likely you will need to remove the board from your PC to install this heatsink.It may also be heavy enough to wreck a poorly constructed motherboard.
Highly recommend UNLESS you use your ipod to exercise. I ignored the comment about the short cord in the previous review but this turned out to be a much bigger pain then I realized. If you use an armband, you HAVE to use the extension and the cord is heavy & bulky. I switched to my husbands V-Moda's & was in heaven. Perfect cord length, lightweight, great sound (although not as crisp) but at half the price a bargain. Something to consider if the length/bulkiness of the cord might be a problem for you.
Product met all expectations. It should provide safe access to GPS while sailing. Have it mounted in cockpit next to hatch.
~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.~
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...
I've been rather please with the quality of this stereo so far. I've had it about a month. I needed something with good FM reception (so I could get my favorite radio station) and a cd player. I didn't care that it has a five-cd changer.The FM reception is excellent - it has a great antenna. I was impressed with the design, perhaps because I've only had boom boxes before. There are separate AM and FM antennas. There is a physical reason for doing this and no stereo with a single antenna will ever be able to do as well as two separate antennas. The ideal antenna will fit an integer multiple of half of a wavelenth of the radio wave. AM and FM bands have dramatically different wavelengths so no single antenna will be able to recieve both well. My favorite radio station, which has a weak signal in my apartment, comes in clearly with no static on this stereo. (The stereo must also have some noise filter because the different antennas alone can't explain the difference.)The sound quality is also good. The speakers resonate well and the sound projects into the room better than other radios I have. I still haven't gotten complaints from the neighbors though - it appears to project the sound out into the room instead of creating mechanical vibrations (what neighbors complain about.) I have not yet turned it up to full volume and I don't dare do that in an apartment. (I may, right before I move out, to get back at that one neighbor who complains about the noise when I have people over playing board games. Put the speakers face down on the floor, try to find a song with the resonant frequency of the floor...)The remote is nice, and the 5 cd changer is convenient. No problems reading cds. It plays with good sound quality. I haven't tried the tape deck or playing mp3s.I'm certain there are fancier, more expensive stereos but this is a fine stereo for the price.
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.
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 had one of these before but the USB cable frayed. Not through a fault of the product more of my own mishandling. In fact I liked it so much that's why I bought it again. The price was pretty good. It's quiet and has a speed selection switch and seems to keep the laptop cool for my purposes. This new one has a bright blue LED that I don't remember having on my old one. I just face that side towards the wall, otherwise it is kind of distracting to others sitting on the couch if it faces the room. Overall a decent product.
I really like this Lap Top Cooling Pad. Works Great & Shipping was Supper Fast. In the past I have Purchase Cheep ones That didn't work well & didn't last. This one cost more & seems like it works a lot better. Like they say you get what you pay for.
I have 2 sets of these units and they work great. I have the receiver in a downstairs room and the transmitter upstairs about 30 - 50 ft away. it goes through walls. You need to be sure the receiver has a clean site of view to the component you are trying to control. You may also need to move the antenna up or down to get a better signal. It seems the closer the receiver and transmitter are the lower tha antenna should be. I use these units for controlling my audio reciever located on the second floor that drives speakers around my home and on the patio. I also use it to control a cable box DVR. I highly recommend this. For the price it's great.
Our old HP 882C finally started acting up. Checked the PC Magazine top 10 and bought the I550. So simple to set up. Put the CD in and in minutes set up on the Windows XP machine. Then just as fast set up on the Windows 98 machine, then as a network printer shared between them.I like the "inexpensive" refills. Yes, the output tray is a little flimsy but so far no problems.
seems to hold securely as I have used it without problems on a snowmobile, which is a torture test for sure
Our computers are old and have few ports that are located in the back. This works great for all our extra USB cords that don't fit. Plus, I don't have to crawl under the table and reach behind the computer to get a cord out. This sits nicely on my desk and charges my Ipod and sansa.
Throw out your disc racks. this will hold most music AND dvd libraries. easy to navigate the menus. the only drawback that I can find is that when you power up this unit, it automatically starts the last disc you played. This blocks access to menus until the disc loads completely, then you have to hit STOP. Then you are free to navigate
Like others I have had Brother products which I was happy with. Thankfully Brother has discontinued this model.1. ADF snags multiple sheets causing major jams. Have to feed 1 sheet at a time, which is a problem for large files2. Ink dries out quickly, cartridges need replacing very often even if you don't use it a lot3. Scanning quality poor4. Printing quality poor5. Of the three years I've had mine I've gotten a total of three hours genuine work out of it. The rest of the time it sits on the shelf wanting to be feed new ink which, as someone mentioned, nothing will function if it's out of ink, or with some other error code on the cp. BTW, Ink is expensive ($15 per cartridge x 3 cartridges+ $25 black).
good camera and good price. I can see probably 30' in the dark and if I put a light at 60' I can see something too, like something is moving. Very nice colors during the day time
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!
No complaints with this product! It works great for what we are using it for!!
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.
This is actually my second Maha PowerEx charger. My first one died after 3 years of use, not due to a manufacturing problem, but because my boys thought it would be fun to see if it would float. (No it wasn't plugged in. I always unplug it after I'm done charging.) Needless to say, this one is kept at my photography studio where little fingers can't get it! LOL In replacing it, I didn't hesitate to purchase another Maha charger. They are well made, and perform beyond expectations. I had several Energizer batteries that would no longer take or hold a charge in the standard charger I had been using. I ran them through the conditioning cycle of the Maha charger, and they now work great again. This charger is a faster one than my previous one, which is wonderful for prepping for weddings where I use quite a few batteries for my camera flashes. These chargers are worth every cent you spend on them, and then some. :-)
I wanted something more than a point and shoot. I seriously considered the Nikon D40 but in the end this camera does everything I want it to do. The optics are first class. The user interface is the best I have seen in any DC I have used so far. Build quality is excellent and the zoom is simply amazing. The ability to shoot raw was a big factor for me and you usually have to spend a lot more money to get this feature. The comparable Canon and Sony feel cheap by comparison.
I tested only color cartrige. I'm glad. I will test black cartrige later when my old catrige will empty. I was amazing the price!
Performs as intended. That is after I spent a lot of time cleaning it. I will add that the filter wasn't scratched, just dirty w/water spots.
Without a doubt, the WORST printer I have ever owned. Within two months of purchase the screen went completely blank. This problem does not seem too uncommon; display models at Best Buy and Office Depot were similarly not working. This printer eats ink like there is no tomorrow. A full supply of six inks, retailing for about $88.00 (including tax), lasts, on average, about 10 weeks. Further more, despite being advertised as an "All-In-One," it does not include a fax machine.
When I was deciding to purchase this printer I looked at the horror stories in these product reviews and figured that most of them were from older hardware incompatibilities and/or novice computer users, and that I wouldn't have as many problems. I'm sorry to say that, that was not the case.I'm a computer software/hardware quality assurance specialist for a large southren California company. I have an AMD K7 800 mhz system with 256 meg RAM. And connected the printer with the USB connection. My once stable computer was prone to lock-ups and page fault errors immediately after installing the "Photo Smart" software. So I immediately went to the web page and upgraded to the most current version (1.3.1.19). Things got alittle more stable, but still locked up on a regular basis. Then when looking for the other problems that I was having, HP support had the unmitigated gall to infer that 256 meg wasn't enough memory on the machine......After going thru a few packs of photo paper and the stingy (smallest they make) ink cartridges that came with the printer, I regained my computer stability and found some "secrets" that will allow me to bypass the errors in the horribly coded and error prone "PhotoSmart" software. Let me pass them on:1. Disable the "sounds" in the "PhotoSmart" software. It causes page faults on most systems.2. In the "win.ini" comment out (with a ; in the first character) for the "run=hpfsched". (Disabling this restablized the computer.)3. When you want to print a page of photos. Create the page, save the page and SHUTDOWN the "PhotoSmart" software. Then restart "PhotoSmart" and reopen the page you just created. The page will then print successfully, but not if you don't follow this exact sequence.Come on HP, you can do better than this !
Hard to beat this for the price. The ear pieces are a little small,but on the whole, I like the headset.
This is the best lens cap keeper that I have came across. I purchased 2 awhile ago and saw that it was a small piece of foam with a little adhesive and didn't think much of it. What ever adhesive they use it works exceedingly well. I haven't had one come unstuck yet out of the 3 I have! I just disconnect the lens cap and let it go. The string is even long enough to go on my 300mm telephoto lens and put the elastic barrel strap to the back of the lens. Don't think, just buy this!
This is the worst product I have ever bought. It never would record anything, so I thought due to it's price, at least it would reliably play movies. It won't even do that.
I am very impressed with this dvd player.Excellent vidio and very good sound even through the tv speakers.Very good and easy to understand manuel comes with it. A definate buy for this item.
Well after a year now or so.. This LCD is very prone to Image Persistence.. I mean very PRONE.. Windows XP background left up for as little as 40 mins and poof it's there until you run a pure white screen for about 12 hours or so.. Westinghouse Support was NIL, ZILTCH, NADA or as I choose to use, "Terrible". They suggested to unplug it for up to six months?!Original Review Below:I got this when it was about $500 less than the current price now.. Whatan excellent deal.Firstly I use this exclusively as a monitor running 1920x1080 on a GeForce Nvidia 8800. It's super slick. I can even play BF2142 and Counter Strike which looks amazing.However more importantly it's on my Adobe Production Studio machine and using Premiere and After Effects this is amazing. If your still on a 20" or 24" LCD Wide Screen, upgrade now. Running 1920x1080 small text is not an issue anymore.Highly recommend a tilt wall mount.However if your looking for TV, in my opinion my Samsung 50" DLP displays a nicer HD Picture, but then again I haven't viewed anything in 1080p and this LCD is 1080p.I had one single little issue, there is a pixel that can't display black in the very top top edge. Other than that. It's great.After it's all said and done. As Monitor A++, 5 Stars.
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.
My Daughter needed a Large capacity memory card. This fit the bill. So far, it is all we need it to be. Very pleased with the price and the quality.
I bought this for my Mother-in-Law and she loves it. It gets stations in that she couldn't get on her other radio. She doesn't like alot of gadgets so this was perfect for her.
I purchased an HD-A1 2 weeks ago along with Pitch Black, Chronicles of Riddick, and Serenity. The player I bought had 1.2 firmware, so immediately updated the firmware via download to 1.4. No issues at all with playback of HD-DVD's or upconversion of DVD's via HDMI with my Pioneer Elite PRO-730HD RPTV. The Pio doesn't have an HDMI input so I connected via an HDMI to DVI cable without a problem. I've since watched all of the movies purchased and all had EXCELLENT video and audio. I've also watched many standard DVD's through the player and the upconversion feature worked flawlessly and produced a much better image than my previously used DVD player over component.I had previously compared the Samsung Blu-Ray player with the HD-A1 HD-DVD player and there was no comparison with the picture quality - HD-DVD produces a better picture at a lower cost. I would not hesitate to make this purchase again.
I should have done his earlier, instead of playing around with cheaper headphones, or badly built products like Sennhauser.I've got an ASUS sound card, mainly for gaming, which has its own console, and this headphone set goes incredibly well with it.
... Until I saw this printer and realised I could have everything that the magicolor had in A3+. This really is a workhorse of a printer. Consumables are reasonable for an office printer and it's great to have not only separate ink tanks for each colour but also separate print heads for each colour also. The duplexing is great. It will print on 300gm card and also prints up to 3mm from the edge of the page (I have an edge bleed design on my stationary design and now print all my own). The final win is the 250 page second tray and the upcoming addition of an HP sheet feed scanner which converts my system into a full-color/duplex/A3+ photocopier/faxer. Brilliant
Bought this to replace one for mt PS3, that my puppy chewed up, and this i\s as good as anything that was supplied with the original equipment!I highly Reccommend!
Hard to find something different to say regarding most purchases. They either are as described and great-or you will let everyone know not to purchase-this one is great!
This solved a problem for me, in a very simple and inexpensive way. I was using a DVD player to display a video DVD on a projector, using composite video connections (RCA banana plugs -- yellow for video, red and white for stereo audio), and I wanted to drive my speakers separately, and not use the projector's audio.
Received my IM600 a couple of days back. I hope that qualifies me as a reviewer.Here's what I like about it (in no particular order)*** Great sound quality. Note: I'm no audio expert.It plays loud even at 10. I think the sound lacks bass a bit. I plan to explore Sub woofer options.*** PortabilityThis thing is light and folds up nicely. Has a rechargeable battery that charges the unit pretty quickly (under 3 hrs). This is going to serve me as my traveling sound system.*** Charges & Syncs iPod through the dock.*** It has a nice little remote control and it works.*** I have successfully connected it to my notebook. Note: Aux cable is not included in the package.*** Add to it FM, ESS, USB port.Its too early to dislike anything. So far so good. Will update my review if I find something wrong.Oh that reminds me. Altec has not tagged various dock adapters with appropriate iPod versions. You can find tips on how to replace adapters in the discussion forum below.Another one. I wish I could access iPod menus using the remote. (too much for a &lt; $100 system may be).All in all I'm happy. Go get one for yourself.BTW I have iPod mini.
Overall, this is a nice system. The controls are not as intuitive as with other players; so if you hand this to someone else, they'll fumble with it for a little bit. The sound quality is very good if you replace the supplied buds. Battery life is adequate. Screen resolution is fine for most purposes. I would say that the average camera's LCD does a better job of displaying photos than the Gmini.The issues I had was in getting the device to sync to my PC using Windows Media Player. It would copy some songs, and then freeze in the middle of the next. Disconnecting and reconnecting the device would help sometimes (but would leave multiple copies of the song on the Gmini occasionally). Other times, it remained hung at that song. Archos customer service suggested it was an issue with the USB and that I should upgrade my chipset firmware. This was strange, considering other devices have no problems syncing.On my own, I found that if i configured the Gmini as a hard drive, instead of a Windows device, the sync worked perfectly. It appeared to sync slower, but at least it was reliable.The other issue I noticed was that the song/artist names that were used in the Gmini was different from that shown in WMP. For example, it would preface the song name with the track number (those downloaded from Yahoo! music). Other times, it would refer to the artist as "Various Artists" when the artist name was correctly shown in WMP. Deleting the song from the Gmini, updating the tag data and re-syncing fixed these issues. However, it would be nice if the data was identical to WMP without the extra work.Also, this is one of the few devices that displays the control screen on the TV, and not just the media. However, the lack of a remote doesn't make this very useful.To wrap up, this is a nice device with the given limitations. I would still recommend it.
I followed the simple instructions in the user's guide, and was up and running in no time at all. Setup was much easier than I anticipated. I can't tell you if Linksys has good customer support because I've had no need to call them. The product works as advertised.
Ordering was a breeze. He acknowledged when he got my order, then told me when he would be shipping it. He then followed-up with an e-mail telling me when it had shipped. Very easy to deal with; very professional; great follow-up. I would buy from him again.
This cable was used not new as described, very disappointed with this supplier sending used cables. Will not order again from them!
Great product, exactly what I was looking for. Keeps your Ipod Nano fully protected, even the wheel has a plastic covering over it. The case has an opening at the bottom so you can plug into you computer with out having to take the whole case off like previous cases i have had. The belt clip allows you clip it on and then spin/turn you ipod in a different direction so it is not jabbing you in the side. Overall great product for the price.
For the new 3rd Gen iPod touch, this package containing the wall and travel chargers was a great product to own. It freed us from using a PC/Laptop to charge the iPod.The sync cable on it's own though sometimes acted funny when being used for sync. I presume this is being caused by some loose connection. The original sync cable works fine though. I won't complain -- I just keep the sync cable from this package always attached to the wall charger and use the original sync cable when I connect the iPod with the Laptop / PC.
I can't believe the card, I had to find out the hard way it doesn't work with any of my devices and my camera, laptop w/card reader and stand alone card reader are all less than 2 years old and it doesn't work with any of them. The right up implied that it would work with relatively newer devices, but didn't define newer as being something bought in the past 2 months!!!!!! Just a waste of money.
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.
I have been a Mastermixer for a quarter of a century.To get to the bottom line this is a must item. No other turntable will do!!!!!
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.
It's good! But I found it's not so cheap comparing with CX300B, which is the same quality but the color is different.
These a great headphones! I've been most impressed by the clarity, and how smooth and pleasing everything sounds. I have been using Sennheiser CX300 in-ear buds and Sennheiser HD202 headphones previously, so these are my comparison. When I got the CX300 and HD202, I was already excited at the new things I was hearing in the same songs, and again I am picking up even more things that I had never heard before with the HD555. Lows, mids, highs all sound very clear. Actually a lot of the mids my previous headphones I didn't hear that much. With the HD202 I use a treble booster, but I don't need any EQ with these headphones. I didn't do any burn-in time or anything like that, just put the headphones on and off I went. I did not do any mods to the HD555, and I don't have an amp. While the bass is not as strong as the HD202, it's more than adequate--it still has a punch when it comes in, just not as much as the HD202. Overall with the clarity I feel like I'm listening to them play in my home, instead of listening to a recording.These are OPEN headphones, and part of what what compelled me to leave this review is to counter all the 1 and 2 star reviews who complained about them being open... it's quite clear in the product description. The openness is quite refreshing to me when compared to closed headphones and in-ear buds, but I guess you can't really take these to the library. They are physically quite big, so I guess I wouldn't take them to the library anyways. In my own home though, I have really enjoyed these headphones and I'm re-listening to all the music I have because i feel like I'm re-experiencing all my favorite music with these on.Maybe later I'll try the HD555->HD595 mod or get a headphone amp, but for now I'm 100% satisfied with these headphones.
This player is still the undisputed champ of Hi-def players! I like it so much I picked up a second XA2. Just make sure you update the firmware to version 2.7, which will give you the ability to bitstream all the audio formats to your audio receiver and also provides stunning 1080p 24fps playback.BTW, that last poster should try a standard DVD lens cleaner if they keep getting disc unreadable error codes (I would hope they tried that, but the post didn't make mention). A simple Google search will reveal that the quality control on these units is very good. In fact, the only real issue that some people talk about is fan noise, which I've never heard on my two XA2's...that may be because my units are not enclosed within cabinets and thus don't get very hot.
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$).
Update, rating dropped three stars. This laptop is now a doorstop. It overheated due to the large CPU and poor ventilation, and fried. It's now practically worthless, but it's just a dual core who would want one? It's, not a core 2 duo, which is a different thing. The dual core is a 32-bit CPU and the core2duo is 64-bit. My main desktop PC now is a Phenom2-x6 and it is zippy. Anyhow, look on, this laptop is too much of a heartbreak. Get an refurbished iPad if you want something more useful.IF you search google for "Toshiba Sucks" you will find my video about problems with Vista on this laptop. Toshiba does not offer anything out of Vista support (which was the reason for the video, the hardware is excellent even though) for this laptop, although you might be able to obtain XP drivers for it, I had some sort of periodic stall in feedback with the laptop in XP which meant there was some hardware that wasn't getting serviced properly.I ended up switching to Ubuntu Linux, and I've had a much better experience. I watch video podcasts on the laptop, I've run a webserver on it, I've installed a SSH daemon to permit me to do web development on it from another machine because I find it hard to develop on the "TV" now.. In fact now I'm looking how to enable the second VGA port for a dual head display, if that is even possible. I download mp3's from Amazon, I've got Windows MAME running in Wine.. I download videos from my digital camera, play them back and convert to OGG format with Oggconvert and upload to youtube. I'd say about 40 of the videos I uploaded to my youtube account were directly uploaded from this laptop.Things I don't like about the laptop:1. Built-in Wireless is not very strong, I ended up buying a Dynex PCMCIA card to augment the the signal to my router (about 100ft away, not typical).2. Keyboard is short, Tab key is the size of a normal key and the capslock is a bit bigger, so you have to be cognizant of where the pinky finger is hitting.3. Core Duo processor is a dual core, but it is not 64-bit as the Core 2 Duo and Pentium D's.. So if you have Vista, it's the sucky 32-bit cousin, not the rewritten 64-bit version of Vista.4. One PCMCIA slot, not two like a thinkpad would have.5. Touch pad a little hard to get used to from a velocity sensitive nub, I'm a thinkpad user too.6. Two button support on the pad, not third button.. If you use blender 3D, you will miss that third button.7. Power button is on the keyboard, which should probably be on sides, to avoid accidental hit.8. There is the 512MB pre-installed problem, if you are running Vista, but Ubuntu doesn't have any memory problems at 512MB.. My memory is currently at well 519MB utilization, but I'm running firefox and Miro and a apache web server, so.. Xubuntu and Puppy Linux can work in less than 128MB of space, and I believe this laptop will boot from a USB device, haven't tried it.9. Glossy Screen supposedly reduces glare, but you can see yourself when it is pitch-black.. Unless you are a narcissistic, this is not good feature, next time I'm getting a diffused matte screen.Things I like:DVD-R, yes DVD-R it will burn DVD's, fairly easy to install Linux alternatives, Vista was not hard to deinstall. 4 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and Wireless, Ubuntu recognizes both on startup, and gives me the option to either use the dynex and internal and shows the levels of connectivity for both wireless connections on a drop-down as well as choice of encryption level for connection.Perfect dimension for watching 16:9 movies and HD content. Volume dial on the front of the laptop, makes it easy to adjust the volume. Ubuntu almost supports this dial, Gutsy Gibbon (7.10) supported the front dial, but did not distinguish the speakers, however Hardy will, if you have the headphones connected on startup, don't ask me why. Ubuntu shows the speaker/volume when adjusting the dial, center-screen. Don't know about hibernation since I leave the laptop always on.Best to get a laptop cooler, because this runs very hot. And if you run Ubuntu, rip the Vista sticker off and replace with a Ubuntu foil stick on. I downgraded to Ubuntu because Vista was a memory and resource hog, and could not configure filezilla and other software I use to do PHP programming.PS- I store videos from Miro like ABC, NBC and CBS video podcasts, as well as "Stupid Videos" on an external Seagate 0.5 Terrabyte, 80GB is not enough if you plan to watch video podcasts on this.
This Television is fantastic. It is a great TV or monitor. I had no problem setting up this display for both. It is easy to use and the picture quality is good. For the price, I don't think you can find a better product. I would suggest this to anyone who needs a small TV or a huge display for their computer.
Works great for 1 year then it started locking up. I think it is something electronic because both the lights blink like crazy then it starts spiting out paper with some symbols on it. have to unplug it to stop it. Let me know if you want one I will send you mine.
1 GB provides more than enough space to store hundreds of photos at my 3.2-Megapixel campera's best quality setting.
small in size but works well. Not for scracthing whatsoever!!! don't even try it! Quality Portable turntables are hard to find, and while i wouldn't call this one durable or well-built, it still performs very well. don't crank the volume too often it will blow the speAker
I just bought this tripod to replace my aging targus.... let's say i was mildly unimpressed. This tripod is not what it is cracked up to be... after reading reviews i decided its sounded great, and after shopping around it seemed a really good deal (especially on sale!) So when i opened my package i was disspointed not because of tis looks or weight (it is indeed fairly light for the sturdiness it provides) but it was made of mostly plastic. My old targus was almost completely metal disregarding the head, but i realized this tripod is extremely sturdy for a cheap plastic tripod, something my targus seemed to have failed at. Overall its a great product if you can overlook its build material. Works great...= ] Also, this does indeed work with slr cameras and such (I use it with my sony A700 and it does just fine)
Please stay away from this DVD player! I was attracted to its price, progressive scan, and included case that turns into a car converter, but the good things ended there.I had two of these units (I exchanged one after one day of use) and neither even came close to working properly. The battery does not hold a charge (and removing it every time it is not in use is a major pain), the sound and video was often out of synch, black and flickering screen, and poor quality buttons that are unresponsive.It's unfortunate that this player has such terrible build quality because it does have a very nice picture for the price. The list of problems and issues make it impossible for me to reccomend it to anyone though.
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.
My case came extremely fast and was exactly as it was detailed on the site. In fresh packaging and all. Very happy with them.
I coveted this lens when I first looked it, but didn't have the four-digit $$$$. But when Amazon offered it at a mid-three-digit price, Santa Claus had my order faster than Rudolph on a busy night.Holds edges squarer (less round) than I expected letting me use "not much" Perspective correction in Photoshop.
Best batteries on the market do require an 8 cell pro recharger! It's a great charger and I actually own several.
I have found the Presto percolator to beexactly as advertised. It keeps the coffee at the same recommended temperature for coffee brewing of 200 degress for hours.
I can't bring myself to give a 5-star rating to anything but these speakers are about as close as it gets. Excellent sound clarity, highs and lows, with no distortion noted at any volume level. They truly make for an enjoyful listening experience.
I can't imagine a worse printer than the Epson Stylus Photo 820. My first black ink cartridge lasted for less than 20 pages of text. Now, on my second cartridge (which are very expensive) which is fresh from the box, the text is too light and streaky as if the ink is about to run out. The quality of photos on pricey photo paper is good, but not extraordinary. Avoid this printer. You get what you pay for.
I was a bit reluctant on buying this camera as there were not many reviews on internet about this product. But I must say that it is simply the best in its class.The low light shots are the best I have seen as compared to my friends' cameras like kodak, canon, and even sony's other versions. I have tried different settings for shutter speed, aperture settings and all, and it is a good learning camera for novice and intermediate level photographers like me. There are a lot of options to try.However I am not very much convinced with the macro mode. You cannot simultaneously zoom 12X and be very close to the subject at the same time. May be the conversion lenses in the market are there for this purpose only.I would have loved if sony had provided me with the screen protector for the camera. The screen is big and more prone to handprints and scratches!Overall I would like to recommend this camera to ama-pro level photographers. By the way I got this camera for $405 at Amazon.com, that was a very good deal in my gold box!!
Like the style, color and size.Holds my 15 in HP perfectly. Also has enough space for a few books and battery.I would definitely recommend it to someone.Haven't used it long to know how durable it is however for the price i won't mind getting 3-4 years out of it.
I've had this product since July, and it works great. I live in an apartment in New York City, and cutting walls open for ethernet wires is incredibly expensive, and messy. This is an excellent solution if you dont want to wire your house. If you want to stream video from one comp to another, i would recommend the 54G router, because it is compatible with 802.11b as well. But for the price, it is excellent. I have a win 95 and another 98 desktop with pci cards, and an xp laptop with the pcmcia card. They all work great. My only two beefs are,1. You need an extra ethernet cable to set it up and to enable wireless, as well as the patience of moving it to where it will go, if you dont have a laptop with an ethernet port.2. I live in a pre-war apartment with plaster-of-paris and cement walls, and that really takes away from the signal. You have to play with the antennas, but eventually, you can get good signal everywhere. I dont think it's the product's fault, it is the walls in my apartment.Overall, get this product if it is for sharing internet.
This Walkman plays my original tapes perfectly, I'm truly and deeply satisfied with this product and I highly recommend it. Peace and keep rocking in the free world.
excelent services and procduct 100% satisfythe midland it's a excelent equipment, I do not have complaints, I have not even proven it in big distances, until now I have proven it in distances of 500 meters (4 or 5 bolcks)and has worked perfect.
The worst, all-coasters, batch of junk I have ever tried to use....three machines burned them and all with tons of read errors. Good luck to you if you buy these....
this is a great deal and shipping was fast!I use it in my Zen mp3 player;works good.
I ordered this product from ANTOnline, and never received it. Their customer service department just blew me off. I suggest you order products from one of the many other vendors in the Amazon marketplace.
This is the best popcorn maker I have ever used. It only takes 3 minutes in my microwave and the popcorn tastes great.
I had never heard of Kingston memory cards, but the low price hooked me in. After all, this is a simple device that not much can go wrong with. Either it stores your data or it doesn't, right? Anyway, I have had no problems with this card in my Fujifilm digital camera. I will most likely buy another one to use as a spare just in case I load up the one already in the camera (I usually shoot at a high resolution). Anyway, good card, good price. WHat else is there to say?
This backpack was very nice and exactly what I had hoped it would be. I had to return it but only because it was too small for me (I'm 5'11" and it fit me awkward). The return was an easy and painless procedure. If I was a few inches shorter I most definitely would have kept it. I still gave 5 stars because its not the sellers or products fault that it was too small for me.
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!
Whether using a VOIP such as skype or playing a multiplayer game online, the microphone works great, and I can set it anywhere on my desk. I'm told the sound is very clear.
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.
Softens the flash as expected. Fits snug and stays put on my SB-600. No issues with it falling off no matter what angle or how many times I move my flash around. Highly recommend.
Not a lot of inside pockets. But great to carry your camera, one lens and a few accessories.Nicely padded
I'm fairly new to astronomy, but I expected better quality when I purchased this eyepiece kit from Celestron. After reading some of the reviews here, I was convinced that these were going to be some decent eyepieces and filters. This kit may be alright for some, but I found them lacking in quality of fit and build and would not recommend them to anyone who has the desire to use the high-power eyepieces (9x, 6x, 4x, etc). I bought these because of the low price tag, and for the most part, I regret not just buying one or two better quality eyepieces from Televue. The filters were really "cheap" too.
Nice piece indeed. Operation simple, easy to understand. Good to see details of each battery saparatedly. Cons so far: Power supply is as huge (and heavier) as charger itself! Even tough, as a summary, I do recommend it if you deal with AA/AAA batteries only.
For those looking for a replacement to your Tivo or other PVR, keep looking. On paper the unit has the right details. Dual NTSC and single ATSC tuners, beautiful quiet case, large storage, wireless keyboard/mouse.But after three units, horrible tech support from HP and Compusa, and being asked a a couple of dozen times "Are you sure you are hooking up the cables right?", I just returned my unit for a refund.The Windows Media Center interface is very nice looking and the HD output of live or recorded TV is unbelievable - really excellent looking, can't tell it is being recorded - but a push of the pause button confirms it.I really wanted to keep this system, but lack of basic RCA (red/white) sound output and system crashes (which caused missed recordings) told me this is still a computer and not a reliable device to record and playback my TV.If the unit cost $500, then maybe I would put up with it major flaws, but at over $1500 I will wait or give my money the service providers who offer DVR's.
bought this camera as a replacement for my aged olympus 1.3 Meg...also bought it as an introductory camera for underwater photography (of course I had to buy a case as well ;-), the underwater mode does a pretty decent jobI must say I've not been disappointed so far, easy to use, compact and pretty good battery lifetime...and of course very good pictures!strongly recommended
Great camera for my teenage daughter. She wanted the panasonic lumix after seeing the quality of pics I get from my lumix. She and I are very pleased.
I got this item when it was on sale for about half price and I'm glad I didn't get it prior to. I got this one over all the others based on the reviews it had and the excellent detail that others put into their observations and experiences with it. I will say though that I wish it had a way to permanently deter it from trying to use a particular route. Living on a military base, they've all closed down most of the exits it once had for free use but the system doesn't realize this. Other than that, I haven't had any issues with it. I'm happy with the purchase.
This is a wonderful keyboard--the Excel keys on the number pad are the best.
Generally, I like the Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 enough that I bought a couple for my parents and my aunt and uncle.Moreover, through an accident, I discovered that it is quite robust. Soon after purchasing my own n&uuml;vi, I took it with me for an unanticipated swim. I'll spare you the embarrassing details. But water obviously penetrated the inside of the device; water was visible behind the screen. I let it sit for a few days while I pondered what to do. A couple weeks later, I decided that, having little to lose, I would bake it. Yes, you read that correctly. I put it in my oven on the lowest temperature possible, 170F, for an hour or so. Water remained behind the display, but progress was apparent. I repeated this process a few times, when my scheduled allowed, until no more water was visible behind the display ... and then maybe one more time for good measure. After charging the device for a couple hours, I turned it on ... and ... IT WORKS.Why don't I give it 5 stars? Hmmm ... the smallish display does not really bother me. I find that I look at the map very little. While navigating, the audible signals are of primary value. I do, however, think that the user interface (software) leaves a bit to be desired.
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.
I had no problems setting up the unit. I carefully read all the instructions and followed them precisely. I carefully configured the MP101 WEB settings and ZoneAlarm port settings. The unit connected to my wirless router with no problems. I then went out to the Netgear support site and updated all the software for the Media Server and MP101 Unit.The problem is not with the hardware (i.e. MP101) but with the Netgear Media Server software. This comes with 50 pre-selected radio stations. Also a one-time fee of $19.95 unlocks additional radio stations using 1234radio.com which is linked up with the Netgear media server. Although this may give you more stations, "specific" stations might not be available even though it may be streaming on the web.Hoever, there are additional Media Server software on the net including, ShoutCast (using WimAmp), MusicMatch, and TonkyVison (http://www.twonkyvision.de/) which can be customized for individual needs.
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 chose the 4400F after my CanoScan 8400F experienced a "sensor malfunction" that rendered it useless after only 18 months of service. After using the 4400F in my classroom (I teach multimedia and web design classes), I went ahead and replaced the dead 8400F with the 4400F for my own personal use. The results are tremendous. Set up and installation (out of the box) took no more than 30 minutes; I tested a plain copy scan to PDF file and a photograph scanned in through Photoshop. Results were spectacular.The software provided is easy to learn (even for a novice), although the OCR software is lacking. If, however, you are looking for a scanner to archive photographs from paper prints, slides, or negatives, this is a great choice at an unbeatable price. It also delivers tremendous copies of print material sent directly to your printer or saved directly as Acrobat files.I've owned and used many different makes and models of scanners. Canon by far delivers the goods. Lightweight, easy to operate, a snap to set up, and it produces remarkable replicas of whatever you scan. You can't go wrong with this model, particularly if you are looking for a scanner in the $100 range for photography purposes.
I also own a pair of Medusa 5.1 surround headphones, and as luck will have it, they both share the same 9 pin DIN connector, and both share the same wiring, thus interchangeable, which really makes for a great comparison.Comfort: Medusa 5.1. I have never had a pair of headphones that were so comfortable as the Medusa 5.1. Now, the Turtle Beach aren't that bad, but they do have a noticeable snug factor over the Medusa, so after a few hours just a minor shift on the Turtle Beach and it's fine. The Ear cup size on Turtle Beach is smaller than that of the Medusa, so larger ear folks might want to lean towards Medusa.Sound: Turtle Beach. Bass is far better, fidelity is better. Best way to explain it, is that the Medusa's are a bit more 'muted' than the Turtle Beach. Having great bass again is well worth these.Microphone: Tie: Both microphones have done well. The detachable microphone for Turtle Beach is more of a novelty for me, I never plan on taking it off. Neither, however, have a Mute button on the microphone. A small button on the boom so you can Mute your voice would be great, especially when you just need those few moments of silence to yourself.Design: Tie. The Medusa requires a large clunkly amplifier to rest on your desk, the Turtle Beach uses a slim in-line amp. I personally like the design of the Medusa Better, but at night, who cares....Final thoughts:To me it's a tie. If I want the heavy bass on clear sound, I connect my Turtle Beach. If I plan for a marathon of gaming, I grab the Medusas. Both are excellent, and since they share the same DIN connectors and wiring, interchangeable, except for the Mic. Medusa kept the microphone a seperate connector, Turtle Beach integrated it into the 9 pin connector. Not a big deal, just leave an extra connector to the microphone when swapping out headsets.
Worked fine until just past the one-year warranty's expiration, when it just died. Wouldn't turn on, nothing. An expensive mistake that I won't make again.
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!!
The instructions and setup are very straightforward for anyone who knows how to use a stud finder and drill. I cancelled the retailer's installation after getting this from Amazon and saved $400 to spend on other toys. The unit is solid and works well on my 32" Sony Bravia.
I like this camera case. It protects well and my camera fits easily. The strap hole is a little difficult to fit, but is easy to keep the camera safely in the case without threaded through.
Works well and as expected. Sound quality is decent and controls are easy to use.The one flaw is that you cannot set the alarm volume below 10 when it can definitely play below 10. I'll prob buy another cd alarm clock just so I can wake up to quieter music.
I own one of these that I bought from a local brick and mortar chain, and bought another one from an Amazon seller here. The one from the 3rd party Amazon seller was counterfeit. Very similar in appearance, but it did not have a volume switch. The sound quality of both the microphone and the ear piece was greatly inferior to my real Plantronics one. The plastic is also of cheaper quality causing the fit to be uncomfortable. Plantronics makes a similar headset, the M220, without the volume switch but it has a blue inset in the panel, not grey. If you receive one that does not have a volume switch, it is a fake product as Plantronics does not make this headset in grey without this switch.But if you do get the real one, it's a great headset.
Ive been big into the HD scene for a few years now, and never payed much attention to audio. I was always fine with television speakers, partially because I felt overwhelmed with the endless speaker/reciever combinations possible. I finally decided to get this surround sound speaker system, and boy have I been missing out!!I paired these HKTS-18 with the Onkyo TX-SR606 reciever, and couldn't be happier.I really have no point of reference, but what I can tell you is that these speakers rock! Not only do they look great, but the sound from the satelites is CRYSTAL clear. And the subwoofer is literally earth rattling. Lucky my condo has decently insulated walls/floors, but if you have thin walls, I'd be careful not to turn this puppy up too high.I purchased one pair of the harman kardon stands for my front speakers, and purchased a generic set of stands for the rear channels. Everything looks great, and people now think I'm some sort of audio-phile, partially because I take pride in my setup, but also because they here the high-quality sound these speakers put out.
Very dissatisfied with the product. Thought they were made of much better quality. You get what you pay for in life.
Great memory! 8 GBs boosted my HP m9040n Memory & Processor Windows Index from ~5.6 to 7.1 while running Windows 7 64-bit OS. No issues with overheating.
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 have four of these speakers on my deck and they give all the great sound I (or the neighbors) want. Definitely recommend for outdoor listening.
Now that I have owned this tuner for over a month and have gotten used to it, I thought it was a good time to writ a review.I use it to get over-the-air local stations and live in an urban setting with tall buildings, with lots of interfernce from every direction. Most of the stations are a couple of miles from me. With a roof top antenna I can get all of the DC/MD/VA stations, without dropouts.Here are some of the things I noticed about the DTB-H260F (SAMSUNG reps please take note):PROS:- The main strenght in my opinion is much improved reception. It performs great in my urban environment and handles multipath reception issues very well. It locks into all channels, even at 2-3 bars (20-30%) signal strength without any dropouts. Reception with my previous Samsung tuner SIR-T451 was so-so but I would have to rotate the antenna frequently to get all the channels because of interference and multipath issues. With the 260 no need to use a rotator.- Faster channel changes. It works a little different than the 451. For surfing it does not lock in the signal for each channel until you stop at the channel, so you can quickly scan over all the channels that you don't want. The 451 wouldn't let you proceed to the next channel until it locked in taking 2-3 sec to get thru each channel. With the 260, when you stop at the channel you want it takes only 1-2 sec to lock in.- Lets you go thru all the screens in the menu guide easily, whereas with the 451 wouldn't let you change the channels until you exited the menu guide, and if your reception was weak it would not go thru the menu easily.- Great picture same as the 451- Good price- Nice and smallCONS:- When turned on, it takes almost 12 seconds to boot and show a display. Why does it take soooooooooooo long? Is everyone else's like this??? If so, Samsung please fix this, it shouldn't take any electronic device more than 4 seconds to turn on, ideally it should take &lt;1 sec.- Picture locked up once, but turning it on and off fixed it.- Has anyone noticed how warm this box gets? I measured the temperature and in a 70 degree F room, the unit would get to 104 degrees on top and about 107 degrees inside the bottom holes. Can this thing last at these temperatures for 5-10 years? I splurged on the 5 year[...] Circuit City extended warranty just in case.- The signal strengths tend to be about 20% lower as compared to the 451 based on the signal strength display, but since it locks into the station without any dropouts this is not an issue. I wonder if this will decrease the channel availability for those people who are very far from a station tower (>80 miles)?- No way to input the date or time. Hence, when I set it to accept Daylight Savings Time the time display for the East coast was incorrect.- The blue LED power light next to the power button looks cheap. Samsung should get rid of it and put a circular LED light around the power button for a clean look.- Why is there a small black dot on the center lower faceplate? I assume it's for the IR remote, but why is it angled up? Samsung should put it on upper faceplate where it would blend in with the black background for a cleaner look.- Samsung remote seems sluggish, it's not always responsive to the commands when pushed. Using a universal remote works better. I guess Samsung doesn't expect most people to use the original remote.- One last item that I've read about the 260 is that it is not compatible with older TVs using composite input, because it won't display the setup menu guide. This is where the 451 shines it worked on all TVs in my house no matter whatever input used.
Bought this for my new desktop and loved it at first. Then due to taking care of my elderly father it sat unused (but boxed) for about a year. When I went to hook it back up, there must have been a dozen keys that didn't work anymore.The mouse (also stored inactive for the same amount of time) still works fine, but that was an awfully expensive keyboard to get 2 or 3 months of light use out of.
Costly but well worth it. Won't ruin your paper and actually very cost effective because, unlike Epson knock offs, these things don't break.
I have some very expensive Sennhesier headphones but use these more. The low cost is mind boggling, the sound is great and they are very comfortable.
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!
Excellent product. Wireless will change your computing experience as much as DSL did compared to dial up. Had the wired BSFR41 for two years and loved it but can't believe I didn't switch to this product sooner. The mobility is incredible. Have a home office on the lower (basement) level. Two wired and two wireless PC's connected to it. Consistently get &quot;green&quot; (highest level) reception on wireless laptop from two floors up above the router. Flawless VPN connections to corporate office as well. Added benefit of instant connections between my computers by using router to set up a LAN. Check the front of the box to be sure you are buying the newest version. I've seen both the original unit and the new version 2.5 on the same shelf at major stores. Difference is probably just upgraded firmware but why not be sure. I like to tinker so I've installed and uninstalled this unit several times, moving it around the house and trying a variety of computer configurations. Always works great. Decided to take the next step and go to a unit with a built in print server. Can't find the Linksys one locally so purchased Siemens which has the added advantage of three ports over Linksys's one port model. Simple set up and works great! Wireless surfing, printing and VPN connections from anywhere in the house! I'm sure the Linksys would be the same but haven't had a chance to try it. Did find Siemens tech support (called just to see how good they were) to be very quick (consistently under 5 minutes) while wait times at Linksys were always 10 minutes and more. Fortunately neither product required tech support for immediate installation - just to fix things I messed up as I goofed around experimenting with different configurations, settings and computers. If you use a printer (doesn't everyone?) you really should consider a unit that has a built in print server so every computer can share the printer.
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.
Am I the only one who got the impression from the box, that you could watch movies from any iPod on this monitor? Yes, I have an iPod synched to my computer to watch movies, but what about my roommates and friends who are not synched to the computer. I thought they could also watch movies from my screen. Boy was I wrong! Get a quality monitor and forget about the iPod dock.
This is a great tuner card....does everything i want it to do....No problems what so ever.
I got these because they were the cheapest around the ear earphones for running. They are the cheapest because the sound is really tinny. It is a bit like sitting next to that guy on the subway with leaky earphones. They do work, and if they fit better for you maybe they're ok. Or, if you are listening to an audiobook.
If you have MAC, you will not have any problems with this hub. It works superb with my mac pro 2010. I am going to buy one more
I bought this after having trouble with paper feed on the HP5L and HP Laser multifunction. I am happy to report the paper feed works great on this unit!I found the 8500MFC to be easy to install, and have had no compatibility problems. The printing, copying and fax functions have worked flawlessly. I have a stand alone scanner so have not used the scan function.I like the way the unit is normally powered down in &quot;sleep&quot; mode, yet comes up quickly when needed.Unlike the HP model I got rid of, this unit delivers as promised.
Had the printer a month. Started getting a white sheet down the side. The photoconductor unit is causing it but on EVERY site, EVERY sheet, it claims that the photoconductor unit is good for 15,0000 impressions, of which we got 3,000. When you bring this up to Ricoh, you know the whole routine... "Oh, that 15,000 impressions is based on old surveys using only 5% of the whole page covered in ink." Ricoh must think people print out entire sheets of black.Anyway. We bought the machine in February. We stopped using it in March because of the white streak. It's now April and Ricoh still has no idea when they can ship me out a photoconductor unit. They feel no responsibility because the unit is a "consumable" part and we can go out and get one if we really need it. So says Will, Brad, Larry and whoever else works at their service department.So this is what I'm deducing after using Ricoh, Getstaettners and Laniers. You are much better off getting one of their subsidiary printers (like getstaettners or Laniers) because it's a third party who will be servicing your units, not Ricoh itself.
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.
Excellent glass, bit heavy which you will get used to. Very sharp pictures good for portraits and closeups.
I made the mistake of only reading the reviews for the crossover GPS unit and missed the ones here.I live in Baltimore and have the same problem the unit appears to be getting signal but the only message it ever comes back with is 'no traffic events detected'. I was on a trip to San Francisco last week and it did work there. So it seems to only work in certain cities.The tech support said I was the first to report such a problem? I guess they have no record of all these other reviewers problems (or maybe it was just a lie - nah tech support would never lie would they?)
This is my first LCD monitor. Previously, I used a highly rated 17" Iiyama monitor. After using this LCD monitor for some time I find that I don't miss my CRT based monitor at all. The images and video performance of this monitor are just great. Other then the fact that I have a widescreen and more real estate, I forget I am viewing another monitor. The picture is quite comparable to the CRT. I popped in my Superbit Spiderman DVD to check out the performance and it looked very good, at least I was pleased. I found the default resolution of 1680x1050 a bit too high for text viewing so I settled on 1280x1024. There are quite a number of supported resolutions.I debated on whether on not to go to widescreen for my computer, and now I'm glad I did. Most programs take advantage of the widescreen. Excel charts span the entire width and many Web sites will also stretch to fill the entire width so you don't have to scroll so much to read the text. Outlook fills the entire screen as well letting you see more of those verbose e-mails. You can open a window to what would be full screen on a standard aspect ratio monitor, and then open other windows and cascade them side by side. Vertically splitting windows allows you to see more of each window. I don't think I'd go back to the 3X4 aspect ratio.
This is our absolute favorite printer as it is a true workhorse. I bought this printer based on my computer savvy daughter's recommendation and she was right. This computer has stood the test of time as being reliable not only for performance but also in durability.What I love most is the option of using the optional duplex add-on to print out back-to-back copies. The duplexer and printer do a fine job of making clearly printed double-sided copies.She's still going strong after almost six years of daily home use.Highly recommend.
If you are considering a Vaio laptop, please take heed of the negative reviews on here and consider another brand. Just two months ago, the touchpad on my fiancee's Vaio randomly stopped working one night. Since we typically use a mouse, we deactivated the pad and went about our business. About 2 weeks ago, her laptop started getting into the habit of taking 1 1/2-2 hours to boot up, and now will not boot up whatsoever. Luckily, she bought the extended warranty, so hopefully the service won't be as bad as what others have experienced.My parents have also had tremendous trouble with their Vaio laptop. About 6 months ago, the motherboard crashed...conveniently 1 month after the 1-year warranty expired. Sony refused to help at all and made them pay for a recovery disk, since they said that my parents should've executed the "back up and restore" function when they started their laptop up the very first day. After being out of commission for over a month, they got it back and it seemed to be running fine until last week when the harddrive crashed on them. Their friend and her sister, both who have Vaio laptops, also had similar problems with their computers.Sony has obviously taken the eye of the ball when it comes to Quality Control the past couple of years, and should be ashamed of the product they are putting out.
I own an Onkyo TX-SV646 & a Yamaha R-V905 A/V Receiver. The Onkyo is a Pro Logic Receiver only. The Yamaha has Dolby Digital & Pro Logic.No DTS or Pro Logic II. I bought the Sherwood RD-6108 that has Dolby Digital,DTS & Pro Logic II... The sound quality is just as good as the 2 high-ends that I own. I can't believe it!! I use small JBL speaker in my bedroom with an 8"JBL POWERED sub. The Sherwood has a nice natural sound coming out of the JBL's. Amazing how clean it is!!Sherwood is a brand to reckon with. The remote is [weak],but I bought a Sony RM-VL900 remote.This remote is truly amazing. It is smarter than the human brain! I think it's a great buy. NOW,Back to the Sherwood, I really love having Pro Logic II & DTS.Pro Logic II & DTS are amazing!! I watched Pearl Harbor & Planet of the Apes in DTS & both sound AWESOME!!!! This Sherwood sounds better than my Yamaha 905(with Pro Logic II & DTS). My PS2 is my DVD player & it never sounded better. I soon will get a REAL DVD PLAYER,but for now it will work fine.Next for me to buy is a nice JVC 20 inch I'Art.People you must read to set it up right. I think it was EZ.This unit is like a baby HK.
Oh, how I wish I would have read all the reviews before buying this thing. I had a terrible time getting it to connect with my router, but eventually got it to work. I noticed the device ran quite hot (within in minutes of being plugged in), but foolishly ignored it. I left it on for 24 hours and came back to find my hard drive *and* motherboard blown. I can't pin it on Netgear's device, but it sure seems odd to me. After getting a new hard drive and a new motherboard, I am looking elsewhere to find a wireless Internet adapter. Save your $12.00! My little purchase cost me over $200.00, huge data loss, and a ton of time to reinstall it all.
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 wish to thank Targus and Amazon. I went cheap and bought the TargusTXL617 17 XL Back pack. It was about $18 dollars cheaper and I'm atrying to save pennies (aren't we all?).After traveling less than one week with the Targus, the flap clip brokeand had a problem with the main zipper (workmanship).Amazon refunded the entire cost, so I order the Black premium.Boy, am I glad.The workman ship is a heck of a lot better!The straps are a whole lot sturdier and WAY more comfortable. This is anunderstatement!Here's the rub, a friend has the same model Targus, but it was well overa year old, they went cheap on the newer model and the workmanship haschanged for the worst. I based my original purchase on the older model(with same model number) because of HIS experience and recommendation.He also agreed, the newer version was lower quality and they removedsome cool features.He's now eyeing the ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Backpack, even thoughhis Targus is still in good shape (guilt maybe).Never owned a Mobile Edge before, but the saying "you get what you payfor" has hit me hard (in a good way).The Premium also has better protection than the Targus.I knew the Premium has more padding from reviews, but I thought itwould have a lot less space because of this. I'm darned stoked to beproven wrong.I can still fit a Pavilion DV7-2xxx (17.3") into a Caselogic PLS-17Sleeve with the Power Supply/mouse into the padded backpack holder!The HP DV7 is 16.2 x 10.9" and with added bulk of the sleeve, P/S &Mouse in the zippered sleeve pocket, it fit like a glove. Tight enoughto not need the Velcro strap, but can still slide the lappy in and outeasy.Thanks to Mobile Edge's competition, my investment in Premium Backpackhas made me a happy camper. It will also hold a whole bunch of techgear, and all the cables in one neat package.I do not work for Mobile Edge or been fired by Targus.
I really like this camera a lot. It's ability to shrug off inclement weather is a godsend when kayaking and the small size allows me to take it anywhere, anytime. The macro setting allows you to get within an inch of your subject--as long as you don't need the flash--which is great for well lit subjects. The one limitation, and it's been mentioned by others here, is that you have to be very careful about focusing on your subject. The camera really seems to like to focus on errant spots.
I found this product to be just what the doctor ordered for allowing clients on my LAN to access the internet through a single cable modem.The physical set-up took about five minutes and the initial software set-up took about ten minutes. Had I not needed Laplink access to one of the computers on the LAN, the default settings would have been sufficient. Changing the settings is easy, through a browser window, to which access can be limited through customizable passwords. A basic understanding of networking principals is helpful but the onscreen help answered all of my questions. I didn't need any telephone or email tech support, so I can't comment on the quality of Linksys' tech support.In full firewall mode the computers on the LAN are virtually invisable to outsiders, yet fully available to the other LAN clients (according to your Windows sharing settings). You can also allow one or more computers on the LAN to open ports to the internet by using Linksys' &quot;DMZ&quot; function, and the administrator can easily monitor the connections to ensure that clients are getting access.I gave up on the software solutions, such as Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing. They were too finicky and conflicted with the cable arrangement at my office building. With the Linksys Router there is no need to configure a second ethernet card in the connected computer or set the client TCP/IP numbers, unless you want to. The Router acts as the WAN connected computer and provides the router backbone for four direct connected clients. Additional clients can be added by connecting additional switches or hubs to the router, for up to over 200 clients.I didn't do a lot of comparison testing, but I read quite a few reviews and the reviews seem to be true, the Linksys product is easy and quick and probably the best for the money.
Good thumping for a low budget price. Have with 120" movie theatre and this does all it needs to to shake the house.
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.
Excellent Desktop microphone highly recommend if you don't wanna use a headset. Has decent quality and noise cancelling.
I don't use the backlight much, though it looks neat at night when the lights are out. The keyboard itself is very nice, with a comfortable feel. It's well reviewed, and for good reason.
I've been using this mouse for a couple of weeks, and though I was initially reluctant to spend money on a Microsoft hardware product, I've been very impressed. The wireless link (it's RF, not infrared, so it doesn't require line-of-sight to the receiver) is flawless, the optical system works well on just about any surface except glass, the wheel is very smooth and the tilt feature and two side thumb buttons are convenient and speed up up navigation. It's a pretty large mouse, which is good because I have pretty large hands, and the rubberized sidesare good for gripping.They claim the battery life is excellent. I haven't had it long enough to confirm or deny this, but the software has a battery indicator and mine's still reading full.My only complaint is that the "wheel button" (pressing down on the wheel instead of rotating it) is set by default to switch active application (like hitting Alt-Tab once) which is weird, since I use Mozilla and I'm used to using the wheel button for open-link-in-new-window. Setting it to "AutoScroll" in the MS Mouse software changes it back to the default functionality.Also, I wonder, have mouse manufacturers forgotten about left-handed people completely? Used to be that mice were symmetrical, and you could put it to the left of the keyboard, reverse the left and right buttons and use it left-handed. This mouse, like most new models out there, is designed for the right hand and does not come in a left-handed version. I'm trying this with my left hand, just to see what it's like, and it's not good - completely the wrong shape and the thumb buttons are useless. Lefties, I feel for you, your minority status makes ergonomics harder and it's not really offset by the increased likelihood that baseball teams will want you in their bullpens. I know I wouldn't want to be mousing lefty even with a normal mouse so you probably don't enjoy doing it righty. Try the more basic Microsoft "Wireless Optical Mouse" which is symmetrical, has the tilt wheel but doesn't have the thumb buttons, and you can use the software to reverse the left and right buttons.
For my job it is necessary to use two computers. This KVM switch makes it easy to go from computer to computer with the mouse and keyboard.
There are flash meters that are more expensive and meters that are less expensive but overall this meter has the most bang for the buck. The meter is very easy to use and versatile in its applications of ambient and flash light sources.The only caveat that I can think of is if you do not get the internal remote transmitter at time of purchase, then make sure if you do order a one that it is the proper type for the meter you have. There are a couple of different models for use in various countries. Make sure you get the version meter and transmitter required in your country.I would recommend this meter to any serious photographer whether amateur or pro. Camera internal exposure meters are good and getting better but can still be fooled by the environment they are in. An incident meter such as the Sekonic L-358 takes a much more accurate reading of the light falling on the subject.
I don't own these, though they are on my wish list as replacements in case I blow my current planar tweeters. They will sound GREAT. I own two sets of speakers with this type of tweeter, infinities from the 80's and a set I built my self. I still use both because I haven't found a set of speakers that sound better, despite listening to some very expensive speakers including Legacy's. I have a set of Definitive Technology BP2002 for movies because I couldn't find appropriate surround speakers to match my other two sets, but I only use them for movies because they can't match the sound of my older speakers. I keep the older speakers right next to the DTs and use them for music.
No problems. Unit was purchased to cover an 18-mm Nikon DX lens. No shadows or vignette at any lens opening. (Note that a DX lens has a narrower viewing angle than an FX lens -- don't know if the FX would be covered or not)
It was rubbish, I bought it from somewhere else and it failed to work for me, I tryed cleaning it but it still didn't work.I sent it back to get a replacement AND I still coulden't get it to work, I might just have been my P.C but I don't think that, that was the case.
the cowon d2 is really super!!!!! the sound is so amazing. i really think this is the best little mp3 out there.
The iRiver H10 is a great media player. I had a Samsung flash player previously and it broke just a few months after I recieved it. This one however has stood up to the test of time. I have had it close to a year now with no problems. I have the 5GB model. It's the perfect amount of space it fits my whole music collection with room to spare. Getting it all set up the first time was a little confusing because the "manual" they send isn't much to go off of. But soon I realized how simple it really was. Now it takes only a matter of seconds to sync music to it. Getting playlists onto the devise was the hardest part, but a quick consulting of the online manual cleared that up for me. Now I have no problems with the device. Just wish they made some more accesories. ipod seems to dominate this market. Theres no reason why a great player such as this shouldn't have more accesories to choose from. All in all if your thinking about purchasing a quality mp3 player choose the iRiver H10. I use it all the time. Long trips (fair battery life) short trips, when I'm mowing the lawn (in combination with good earphones you don't even hear the lawn mower) and just any other time I need good music. It really is a good player. It feels durable in your hand. Has survived a few rather large falls for me. Definatly buy this product. You won't be disappointed.
7 feet, just to warn you all, unless you know for sure that the things you're connecting are gonna be close, could be a little tight, especially if you're going around a desk or something.Looking for cables? Go with Belkin, go with snagless. You'll save yourself a lot of grief.
WORKED GREAT--JUST PLUGGED IT IN TO PANASONIC LUMIX DIG. STILL CAMERA AND STARTED TO USE MOVIE FUNCTION
It is very chic and small. The good thing is you just connect your device to your computer with USB drive and it starts working with out plugging it to an power point.
bought this so i could use a different camera with the dock i already had, worked the way it should
I used this card reader twice. I will never use it again! I would give it 0 or negative stars if I could!!The first time I used it, I was able to download my pictures and they appeared fine, but I didn't download all of my pictures from my card. I put the card back in my camera and the camera wanted to format it or shut off. I put the card back in the card reader and it didn't recognize the card. I lost those pictures.The second time I used it I put the card in the reader and downloaded two copies of my pictures (just in case). Half of those pictures are messed up, either the bottom portion of the picture is missing, or the bottom portion of the picture is skewed off center while the rest of the picture is fine. Almost immediatly after downloading the pictures my computer became unstable and I had to restart. Again when I put the card in the camera it wanted to reformat it.Don't waste your money and time with this junk!
I love this product. Beginning my daughter's first winter, she has been highly susceptible to seasonal nose bleeds. This humidifier has been a life-saver. The only down sides are that the fan and other internal parts are difficult to clean, and replacement wicking filters have been extremely difficult to locate. I know the latter has been an issue for many who use this product. However, I have found an online source who still carries the filters-- The Kaz Store. They're reasonable and timely.
I don't know what compelled me to buy this. It's quite thin but the pattern is absolutely hideous. When I take my laptop around nothing screams "NERD GAMER" like this keyboard.It was a pretty thin keyboard for its time and lasted several years. It got bent once slightly on accident and the edges began to crack at the bend and scratch my wrist. Corners also began peeling up from the foam, but again this was after about 2 years of constant use (hello WoW).It worked well and a while for what I paid for.
Bought this item because it was listed as "HP 41 Tricolor Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging" It arrived in a plain white container and not an HP retail box. Installed it in the HP printer and is does not work.Save your money
ok so i got this player its great..everything about it is great but...the videos...i didnt get a converter cd with the one that i bought...and i dont wanna buy one..trying to put videos in this is hard...none works...and it has avi video on it...but when i put in avi videos they dont work....WTF?!
Transcend's memory has never done me wrong. I've got some that are a few years old and are still working. This card does everything it says it does. It is a true class 6. I've wasted my time and money on memory cards from eBay that turned out to be fakes. Amazon had an unbeatable price and fast shipping.
I have an iPhone and I recently got this audio system. It works well with my iPhone, and is a great overall system. When I plug my phone into the iM600 my phone asks if I want to go into Airplane Mode -- this is usually what I do. You can't receive calls or texts, but you don't get any speaker interference. If you want to be able to take calls, you'll get some speaker interference occasionally, but it's not too terrible. It also charges my phone at night which is quite handy.
This router/AP is the best value out there. I installed and configured it in 3 minutes on my win2000 desktop using the CD that basically configured the router for me based on my cable/modem and connection to Cox cable. I spent another 2 minutes configuring my laptop using the Linksys WPC11. Then I took the laptop to the basement (other end of the house, several 40 years old plaster walls away) and used the wireless configuration utility of WPC11 to show an "excellent" link quality and signal strength! Then I started moving around the yard (0.75 acre lot) and walked all the way to the mailbox and still was surfing at high speed! :) It showed 100% link strength all over the 1st floor of the house(rambler). No problems, installed 2 computers in 5 minutes, it costs only ...and WPC11 ... Plus it looks great and has a small footprint. It was my first networking experience and Linksys hooked me as a loyal customer for life. Later on I decided to share my printer between the desktop and the laptop and the Linksys web site had a link explaining exactly what to do for both my win2000 desktop and my win98 laptop. Impressive!! Took 5 minutes to setup file and printer sharing. Also I added WEP 128 bit encryption for security in 1 minute. This review is for version 2 of the Wireless router/Access point and version 3 of the WPC11 card. I was so impressed I decided to write this first review of my life to share my wonderful experience :):):) Thank you Linksys!
These headphone sound great, but they are FAR TOO FRAGILE and break all the time. I've had mine for 3 months and in that time I've had to replace the earphone components 4 times! (They come with 6 replacements if that tells you how often you can anticipate these headphone failing.)Now I'm out of replacements, am in Asia where I can't easily get any, and have a 22 hour noisy flight tomorrow and a pair of $300 headphones that only work in 1 ear.
If you own a Toshiba, do not buy this. Toshiba's SDIO slot is propriatary and will NOT work with the SanDisk WiFi cards. Toshiba has told me on the phone that the Socket card will work (however socket does not make a card with the memory.That being said...Instalation was easy, and when I had a problem, SanDisk's support was outstanding. I am giving it a 5 becuase of this.
I have tried several lenses on my rebel xt and all though I love my 50 1.4 for single portraits, this lens is amazing. Super sharp, and has replaced my tamron 17-50mm as my walk around lens. I do care that it doesn't zoom but when I have to decide sharpness over zoom, sharpness always wins.
appropriate and economic no longer story with one printe to its measurement then to the few days, God its last steps, but the economy this difficult one and I create is an alternative to save, thanks.
Overall I am glad I purchased this device - others in my company are interested in it as well. This is a nice "all-in-one" device - computer/tablet, camera, (small enough to be a) PDA, media player; but it excels at none of these tasks. It IS a very cool device that most people can't believe is a full blown computer.Some usability thoughts:- You definitely have to look at the keyboard AND screen when typing.- Since it is touch screen and not an actual "tablet" screen, the handwriting and other tablet functions are hard to use. But it is intuitive to just "touch" the screen to click on buttons, etc.- The magnification function is fairly useless, so I remaped the buttons to "back" and "mute". Plus I set the middle mouse button to "stick Scrolling". Now web pages are quite nice to navigate (at only 600px high, you need to scroll web pages quite a bit).- Battery life is pretty much as advertised when on the optimized setting - frequent sleeping and hibernating will help. I get almost 5 hours of actual useage with the extended battery.- It fits fine into a cargo type pockets, not so well if you are wearing tight clothes, and a little heavy to hang off a belt unless it is pretty snug.- It has OK/average speed running Vista, even with the "Aero" interface - similar to my 2 year old laptop. Probably would be zippier running XP.Pros- Hardware/special function buttons can be customized fairly well.- While keyboard has very little tactile feedback, it is very comprehensive. Only needs a Shift key on the right side to be complete.- Fingerprint reader is VERY helpful for logging in to Windows, web sites, email... no need to use keyboard then! :)- It is portable enough to have with you "almost" all of the time.- Solid state disk doesn't seem to slow down when it is "getting full", and no need to defrag (SHOULDN'T defrag, since SSD has limited # writes).- The overall "feel" is very good - seems quite solid and robust, well built.- Hi-res screen makes icons/pictures look really sharp.Cons- Hi-res screen makes icons/text really small. (I was able to make it pretty useable with Vista's large fonts - and you can disable this on individual programs that don't work well with large fonts!)- Couldn't get Bluetooth to work with my older PDA.- I will have to get a firewire DVD drive if I need to change/reinstall the OS.- The quality of the two cameras is average (and lo res), and you have to remember to check the "focus switch" (near or far), as well as allow about 5 seconds between pictures, or 5-10 seconds for video capture to start (and about 30 seconds for camera application to actually load and be ready).- As a PDA, it takes a long time to start up (basically same as a laptop). From hibernate it is about 30 seconds to logon. From sleep it is only about 3-5 seconds.- And yes, lots of extra junk installed, although some appear to be utilities and tools for various functions of the device - I am unclear how much (apart from the obvious apps) I can uninstall. I was able to clear off enough that I could install Office 2007 Enterprise and a few other utilities, and still have 7 GB free (+1 GB for hibernate file).It would probably be perfect if it had a 64GB SSD HD, 2 GB RAM, a discrete graphics chip, Core Duo CPU, higher res camera (with optical zoom), and some faster way to boot up. But I suppose it would be $4000+ then (of course that is close to what I paid for my first PC back in the day...). Something to look forward to in a few years, if this type of device can stick around. For today, I think this is pretty good, if a little expensve.
I haven't used this for anything other than hooking it up to my Asus RT-N16 running TomatoUSB firmware to that I could run an MPD server, and it works absolutely great. It takes a little bit of Linux knowledge, but it's absolutely worth it. Totally worth the couple dollars I spent on this thing. I can't comment on Windows or anything else, though.I gave it a 4 in sound quality, because while I don't notice any real problems, I'm sure it's not hi-fi.
Just bought this today, along with the PCMCIA laptop card and I couldn't be happier. Am laying in bed typing this review now that I've been freed from sitting in the home office. The installation was almost flawless -- the router set up worked pretty much as plug and play. My only difficulty came in getting the laptop to receive the reception from the base. I called the toll free Linksys #, had to wait about 15 minutes on hold, but the rep was fantastic and had me fixed up in less than 5 minutes. The reception in the house has been more than adequate and the freedom of going wireless and still having access to files on my desktop is fantastic.Pros:* Fast and easy installation* Toll free customer service* Great price/value ratioCons:* Guides could have been more updated, but they were adequate
This is a great handgrip giving extra balace to the camera on long shooting sessions, a must have if you have large hands.
JUST GOT IT, A WEEK EARLY THAT WAS COOL! SET IT UP IN 15 AND MY TRIAL SCANS ARE PERFECT. LEARNING MY WAY AROUND THE ABUNDANT SOFTWARE NOW. BEST OF ALL, IT COMES WITH A ONE YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY FROM CANON AT NO EXTRA COST. LET ME PLAY AROUND WITH IT, THEN WRITE ANOTHER REVIEW.
I picked this up to protect the lens and innards of myCanon VIXIA HFS10. Even though it has an automatic lens cap (a shutter that opens when you turn on the camera), there's still a chance of getting dirt and other debris both on the lens and in and around the lens casing. It's much easier to keep this clean than to get in to the actual lens and clean it.Anyhow, this seems to be solidly built. It screws in easily, and is, as far as I can tell, perfectly clear. Just what I needed.If you do pick this up for use with the HFS10, it's probably also worth ordering aCanon E-58U 58mm Snap-On Accessory Lens Cap, to minimize the need to wipe this off every time you pull it out of the case.
I just bought this as a birthday present and my friend loved it.The set-up was pretty easy. I uploaded pics and mp3 music file from my laptop to the SD drive and it immediately worked on plugging in.Resolution is a bit on the downside but for the price..must say the colors and pics are quite decent and it looks good too.The only issue is the pics get cropped but probably by choosing the ratio setting that can be resolved..I did not try that out. Overall a great buy for gifting somebody and good value for the price.
I just received this tv today and was simply amazed. In my opinion there are four things that make this an excellent buy:1. Easy setup. The tv comes factory mounted on the stand. Cable hook ups are well located and easy to get to.2. Auto language and channel set up. When you first turn on the tv, it prompts you for your choice of language. Then it automatically selects all your cable channels.3. The remote is very high quality, not like other manufacterers who supply cheap remotes with their sets.4. Picture quality. Right out of the box, the picture is amazing. Bright colors, excellent blacks, very sharp picture (this is without using the HD). Almost unlimited viewing angles too!I have seen or bought several lcd tv's, and without question, this is the best of the bunch. I would definitely recommend this tv.
Very easy to use. Cheaper than the IPOD. Does not require a media player to use the device.
The Slik Carbon tripod has the main ingredients right: it is light, sturdy with a heavy camera/lens, and easy to setup. Who could ask for more?
My laptop kept getting too hot and either running very slowly or turning itself off so I bought this stand...and all I can say is it is a fantastic product! My computer stays cool now and I have not had any further propblems with it. The height of the stand is adjustable and it holds the computer in place and it stays put on the desk too....I couldn't be more satisfied...it's built like a tank and the price is great as well.
Loud, low bass .... long cable. I love it.I could recommend to anyone. Good for sport. Need volume rocker. Pretty light for ears.
When I first purchased the pouch for the Magellan, I balked at the $14 sticker price. It seemed like a lot of money for a GPS case. I'm glad I bought it now.I live in sunny (hot) Southern California, and it just isn't practical to leave the GPS mounted on my windshield all day. The GPS either gets too hot to even touch or I'm in an area where I don't want the thing mounted there for all the world to see. The pouch keeps the GPS from being banged around if I stash it under my car seat or in the glove box. Since it has a touch screen, you really do need it covered to avoid any damage.
By the way, Amazon ships this (brand new from the manufacturer) in a cardboard envelope instead of the hard to open plastic tombs that they normally come in. Very environmental and easy to open!
No thrills. Just a good patch cable. No problems. Works as expected. Good for connecting switch with a router or otherwise closely located equipment.
If you use (or want to use) the scroll wheel, don't buy this mouse.The general shape and design is good. Reasonably comfortable and usable for left and right handers.The signal range is poor. If I put the receiver on the other side of my small desk, movement is erratic. You really need to have it within a foot or two.The scroll wheel is terrible. You feel a click every time you scroll the wheel up or down, but every third or forth click isn't registered on the computer. Using the scroll wheel as a middle mouse button is also terrible. When I try to use it to middle click on a link inside my web browser to open the page in a new tab, it sometimes scrolls the page up or down instead of registering the click. I don't have this problem with other mice, so I suspect it's related to the problem with the scrolling.Many others here have the same problems. I can't recommend this mouse.
I have used several kvm's before and the trendnet was the easiest to setup and use. I had purchased this one before but I fried it connecting some equipment to it. So I needed to replace it and I only looked at this same device.
I really, really like this little player! It's so much fun. I really like the sound, and compared to other earbuds that come standard with players, these are a very nice set that deliver exceptional sound quality. While there are a lot of button combos you could make use of (and get confused by), you really only need to remember just a few for everyday functions, so it's a snap to learn to use. My only problem was installing the software that went with it. It didn't seem to be functional. I have MusicMatch Jukebox, and it took over the functionality, as far as I can tell, automatically. It works great with Windows Media Player--it was recognized right away and synced right off the bat. If you have RealPlayer, 10.5 with Harmony recognizes it, too (if you use RealPlayer, definitely upgrade--free--to w/Harmony before you try install a new device through RealPlayer). All very easy to use, so I don't think I'm missing a thing. I wish I had more $$$ so that I could buy one for everyone in the family--that's how much I like it.
I bought the Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 30Gb around the start of the new year. By mid May, the player would get hung on the EAX Soound screen and wouldn't fully turn on. Since it was only about a month out of its warrenty, they would not help with a costumer service line or anything, but I had to send an email to the company. Well, after much hassel and faulty instructions about how to "update my firmware" I ended up having to send my product into the company in TEXAS so they could fix it. Now, not only was it a problem because I couldn't listen to my music anymore, but I also had to pay a hefty $40 fee just to return it, and if there was more to the problem than just my firmware, I would have to pay another $40! About three weeks later, they sent back a refurbished 40Gb player that works just fine, but now I have the task of uploading almost 25Gb of music back on. Speaking for myself, they were not helpful what so ever, the warrenty sucked and should have been extended so things like this don't happen, and they tried to buy me off with a bigger player.One a side note, this player is HUGE! I know you are getting alot of memory and all, but this is in no way sleek or descrete. I can't fit it into any of my pockets or just carry it around because it it bigger than my hand! It may not look so big in pictures, but don't be fooled!
At first I was skeptical. Firgerprint reader at this price?I took a chance and am very pleased. The fingerprint reader alone is worth the price, let alone the addition of the wireless optical mouse.The fingerprint reader works really well. It's easy to make it remember your accounts and passwords. It's also very fast. No more frustrations in trying to keep up with an ever increasing number of passwords.
I purchased this VCR in December, 2006. Since then, there has been an intermittant problem with the timer record function. I never know if a show I set it to record will actually be recorded. When I contacted Sony regarding warranty repair, they informed me that I had to send it to Laredo, TX on my dime, and it would cost $29.95 to get it repaired under warranty! Or actually not repaired, but exchanged for a refurbished unit. BUT, they informed me that there were no SLV-N900 models available for the exchange, and they would contact me AFTER I SENT THE UNIT IN to discuss "alternative models available".
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.
I purchased this for a new Mac Mini. I do not like the key action, the key noise and the cheap feel of the keyboard. I shall return it to Amazon.Pros: works as it should right out of the box. Special feature keys (volume control, mute, disk eject, power-off) are handy.Cons: noisy keys, keyboard feels cheap, key travel is shallow and lacks the quality feel and quiet of every other Mac and Windows keyboard I use at home and work.Verdict: Try any keyboard before you purchase. If you dislike a cheap feel, noisy keys or a shallow mechanical key action, you will be dissatisfied with this keyboard.
I've had this for a month or so and I love it. I've heard other people saying that theirs froze up. This happened to me too, but I'm assuming this is just one of those 1 in 100,000 things. Also, the first time this happened, I located the reset hole, which was very easy, but you can find it in the instruction manual if you are having trouble. If you stick a pin in and poke around for a minute, you'll find the actual button. you'll know because if you press it, it will feel like a button. Other than that, its very nice. It works beautifully with Yahoo! Music Unlimited. The controls are easy to use, once you get used to them. I'm not saying it's hard, its just remembering that for options, you hold down the back button. There's nothing really to complain about, except its very hard to find video for it, not that you would want to, considering the screen size. Unlike iPods, it's easy to remove fingerprints and it doesn't scratch easily(but I still put it in the case just to be sure). If I had the choice, I would definately pick this over an iPod. My friend bought an iPod and now he is seething with jealousy. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE HE DID! DON'T PICK THE LOSER COMPANY, PICK CREATIVE!
I just love it! I am glad I purchased the slimline, more line a pencil rather than a fat ball point pen in diameter. Also like the snap in tool so you can't lose it easily.
I had this TV for 1 year 1 month and now it will not turn on. It had very good reviews and I got a killer deal on it but now it doesn't work. I woke up this morning and hit the power only to have it flash 7 times at me. By doing an internet search for "panasonic power light flash" you can find that 7 flashes mean that internal boards need to be replaced. The manufacturer warranty is only 1 year so I find it convenient that this happened on month outside the warranty. If you buy this TV I hope you also buy the extended warranty that some places offer.
I'm not going to go into details, but all p55 motherboards, nvidia and AMD chipset motherboards do not use the USB that is compatible with a Ps3 version of the Madcatz Tournament edition joystick. You can pretty much buy any VIA-chipset expansion card, but I chose this one because it has a good amount of ports.Installation was ezmode and worked fine out of the box for my Win7 x64 PC. 5/5 stars@amasero
The Kids loved them both. Begain using the day they arrived. Replacements as the a thief has the old one's!
If you want a multi-CD changer drive/player for your home (separate component) stereo system, this is a good choice. Mine works flawlessly and has good sound qualities. It closely matches my older (non-JVC) RCVR/AMP unit in size and looks. It is not portable though and takes up a fair amount of cabinet space but for the money, this is a good deal IMHO.
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 just picked this item up for my 30 G Video iPOD. The kids can watch the TV shows and both hear out loud without wearing ear buds or fighting who gets to hold it. I picked this item up at Target today for 1/2 off on Clearance. It was only $74.99 VS the $149.99 that was advertised as the regular price. I was thrilled. Its great and I strongly recommend this to anyone. I would pay full price ANY DAY!
Got this computer 3 days ago and can't praise it enough. I'd had a host of horrible experiences with older Compaq laptops at work and was more than a little nervous about this one...but I needn't have worried. Everything worked right out of the box. Battery life is exactly as other reviews depict it....3-4 hours, though I haven't watched an entire DVD on battery. CDs burn fast and reliably. DVDs look wonderful. Wireless connection is flawless from 20 feet and from 100 feet; I haven't tried from further away. The keyboard feels nice and solid. The touchpad scroller is an excellent feature. The display is outstanding. And while I wouldn't call the thing blazingly fast, it's more than satisfactory (and I'm pretty picky). I suppose the sound is okay, at least compared with other laptops I've heard, but face it...until they figure out a way to flatten out and miniaturize a subwoofer, a good set of headphones is a good investment.Okay, nothing is perfect, so here are the few little things that rattle my type-A: the indicator lights, in their plastic housing on the front of the machine, seem kind of kitschy, bordering on &quot;too much&quot;. Read the one-page inserts in the box and then scratch your head trying to figure out what's up with the software that isn't quite as installed as HP says it is (example: the utility for the Intel wireless card). The latch feels chincy and the seal between upper and lower halves is tighter on one side than the other on my machine....but not glaringly so.I haven't had the chance to evaluate tech support and sincerely hope I don't have to. I also can't address the issue of games. I got out of that world a long time ago.All in all, I would give it 4.5 stars....but they won't let me do that here and only God bats 1.000! Still, I recommend it wholeheartedly. Compaq has a winner with this line.
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
I purchased a pair of BIC DV84's to replace a pair of 30+ years old AR8's (Acoustic Research). I believe in large speakers with strong magnet for good bass. I was hesitant at first to replace the 10" bass speaker with the smaller 8" bass speaker. However with two bass speakers in the DV84, the effective area of the bass speakers in the DV84 is actually 1.28 times that in the AR8.It was a pleasant surprise to find how great the sound is for the DV84. My receiver is the Onkyo HT-R520 1000W 6.1 system. The sound was so great that I didn't bother to hook-up the surround sound speakers that come with the receiver. The stereo DV84 speakers fill the room easily with sound bouncing back from the walls. The tweeter is also great and carries the mid range frequency well. The DV84 is a tall speaker but does not take up too much floor space. Also it does not have protruding foots like many tower speakers, which I like for even lesser floor space.The construction is also very solid. Even at high volume, I can hardly feel any vibrations by the touch. The casing is made out of particle boards and is quite heavy. It is not fancy but does the job. At about the same price as I paid for the AR8 30+ years ago, the DV84 is a bargain. I am glad I bought the BIC instead of the Polk Audio, which I considered at one time.
ordered this battery to replace the spare main battery for my Dell X30. Battery was received in a very timely fashion and dropped right in my Dell. It took charge within the expected time frame and has proven very satisfactory.
GREAT ! multimedia device that can do more then just about every other device I've seen out there & at a very low price [Under $100 on sale.]. Where else can you get a quality, reliable multimedia device that can play MP3, FM radio[Worked great even in South America.], Voice recorder, Cool Games, Display photos & text, transfer from & to other devices AND HAS A MINI SD SLOT TO ADD ADDITIONAL MEMORY MAKING IT UNLIMITED FOR MUSIC, PHOTOS, ETC. Screen is bright & easy to see. The only two minor gripes I have with this device is that the connections to device are a bit small & you must be gentle when making USB connection & the only way I'm aware of to charge this device is using the USB connection which can be a problem when you're on the road with no PC to connect to.For under $100 you just can't beat this & you get good support from one of the best large Memory companies around. Three cheers for KINGSTON !
FINALLY I found some reliable rewritable DVD media. After a lot of erases and rewrites, I never had any problems with this stuff. This media works great with the DVD Recorder and DVD burner I own. Whatever Maxell did, they got it right. If you want some DVD+RW discs that wont die after 3 months, this is the stuff to get. I see these at Walmart for a very low price
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.
First of all, I have to warn you that I am not an audiophile. I can't tell you whether this headphone has better base than some other headphone. But I can tell you a little about the experience I had with this headphone:Comfort (3/5): Overall, the headphone goes over my head and ear rather nicely. You can also make adjustments to fit your head size. One thing I don't particularly like about this headphone is that it covers your entire ear like earmuffs and after a while, it can make your ears hot and sweaty. You definitely won't want to wear these on a hot day.Sound (4/5): I really can't complain. It's better than your average $20 or even $40 headphones, so overall very good.Durability (5/5): I've had this headphone for 5 years now. I've had other in-ear headphones, but they haven't lasted. This one hasn't given up on me and hasn't given me any problems.Aesthetics (2/5): I have to admit that this is one ugly headphone. I don't use it outside of home. with thick, long wires and ugly looking muffs, I would say buy something else if you want something that looks good.
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!
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.
This product was received in a very timely manner and it saved me many hours of having to hard wire my house. The speed of the card while surfing the web is excellent. I would buy this product again if I needed to. It works great in my eMac computer that I bought in 2005.
This is by the worst HP product I've ever owned. I can wait until the cartidge run dry and I can scrap it. Noisy, slow, constantly jams. The process to replace ink has to be done all the time and involves a lot of hassle - alignment and scanning and so on. I've had it work right. Run from this one.
We are trying to ship this product back so we can get refund and are not having any luck contacting the seller. We would like some helpwith this.
i have encountered the same problems as everyone else with the brand new protector. the others are very helpful in how to break it in. and now it works fine. i just need to work on the usb connection opening.
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.
The film doesn't work. I've tried numerous times and not a single image comes out instead I get a smear of grey ink.. I'm not sure if the person I purchase this from kept the film in the appropriate room temperature. Bottom line a waste of money.
I use these speakers daily at work. They are excellent for the size and price. My only minor complaint is that the speakers can slightly distort if I have my Ipod volume to high combined with the speaker volume at a high level, it's an easy fix to lower one of the volume levels. I would rec. these to anyone.
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This product stopped working within a week of arrival. The wall adapter, the car adapter, and the actual cord each failed. I'll be contacting the manufacturer for a replacement, although it's probably not worth it given the price keeps dropping... pretty soon it will be free. DO NOT ORDER this product--spend a little extra and get something that actually works!
This is a great recorder, but the capacity is somewhat limited. The other reviewers are right that the lowest quality setting is almost unusable. There, is, however, a DW-180 model that is not that much more expensive. I assume Amazon will get it sooner or later (if they don't have it already). The best feature of this recorder, aside from its small size, is the automatic date and time-stamp feature. A lot of recorders have this, but then again a lot don't. It really makes all the difference.
I needed this to finally hook up the sound of my PS3 to my stereo and use the video cord in my projector. Got a male to male audio cord to complete the connection and works great! thanks
Purchased this item based on description on amazon page.It said it had the temperature sensor,which it did not.Called to get the right one with temperature sensor I was sent the same one again.Finally I gave up and said I would send both in for credit,they said fine.I then had to call up to get a credit on my discover card,they originally sent me a email saying my credit was denied.I was told I should of sent both items back in seperate packages,but originally I was told to send original item back with replacement item.I am still waiting for credit.In the mean time through my own research I ordered item xnt 9 20 t-that has the temp sensor.Customer service was no help.
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!
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 use this SanDisk SDSDB-1024-A10 1 GB Secure Digital Card for my digital camera; I have a Canon A 620 Power Shot; which is 7.1 Mega pixels. I can store (shoot) 515 pictures of the highest quality, on the card. So far its excellent, no problems at all; speed seems good, Picture quality and reliability excellent. I have Video capability on the camera ,but I don't use it, I have a Mini DV camcorder I use for shooting Video. So I can't commit on video storage on the card. I have one other 1 Gig Card, from SanDisk-slighty higer quality, and with these two cards, its all I need for vacations, family pics etc.,
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.
Don't know why this product only has a two star rating. It has worked great for me. I've got a satelite with TiVO and have piped the output to both the upstairs and downstairs in my house. I have used this device to control the TiVO from both extremes with no problems. I can't say as I've separated them by two floors. . .. but anyway. . the thing works for me.Don't be afraid to buy it and try it.Also . . I was impressed with how far away the emmitter could be from the components you are trying to control. I'd say I've got it a good 14 feet away and it works great.
this was a very helpful kit but the USB Retractable Hotsync Cable broke the 1st time i used it and made my ipod flash on and off rapidly.
I knew ahead of time I was going to require something to protect my camcorder lens when I was planning on going to such places as waterfalls and highly sun-lit areas. The lens protects not only from sun-damage but also from water and/or dirt particles from entering the opening of the camera. I highly recommend this product...but I also recommend getting lens tissues for you will be needing them to wipe this cover. If you have dirt or water marks on the lens it is certainly doing its job. The tissues will ensure you will be able to use the lens filter for a long long time.
I have read the Reviews. Alot of People have been saying that the Headphones Hurt there Ears. Well I have the Headphones and have found out that they are Tight on the Ears. But if you take the Headset and Bend the Head Strap. This will loosen up the Pressure on your Ears. They did hurt while Watching a 30 Minute Program. But since I Bent the Head Strap the Pressure has been taken off. I can now watch movies for long periods of time without any ear problems. The Sound quality is great and response is also great. Put the Base Station as High as you can get it. It will also help with the response and the Sound Quality. I would have rated it as 5 Stars but with the Tightness of the Headphones I rated it 4 Stars.
I don't know about the rest of you but these headphones sounded awful and became very uncomfortable. I do not reccomend them to anyone!
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.
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.
The other reviews will tell you all you need to know, so I'll try to fit in some other stuff. It's an amazing all-around performer.It's great in low-light, but I did notice something. About six of the pixels are "hot" meaning they show up either red or some other noticeable color in certain photos... primarily in low-light situations with the aperture wide-open. It's super-easy to fix using Photoshop or some other editing program, so not a big deal.Battery life is amazing. I've left it sitting for months and still had enough for a regular day of shooting (a couple hundred photos) with plenty of battery to spare. In fact, I bought an extra battery just in case, but I've never had to use it.On the D200, the rubber grips become loose over time. Nikon USA sells the rubber grips separately for about thirty bucks (1f998-074 Grip)(1f99-073 Front)(1f99-075 Rear). I bought my D200 used and the first thing I wanted to do was replace the grips... but after using it a bit and noticing that the looseness didn't affect usage at all, I decided to save the grips for when I sold the camera.10.2 Megapixels are all I need... I never thought that the resolution needed to be better. My opinion might change if I used any of my photos in a format bigger than 8 x 10.My camera has about 30,000 shutter actuations, and the shutter is supposed to last 100,000 or more. I'll update this if the shutter should fail before then.So, in short, I love this camera and I won't upgrade until Nikon comes out with something that is significantly better!
My purpose in buying this device was to transfer my edited digital home videos from camcorder to DVD disks via the firewire connection. It would invariably require several tries to get the recorder to recognize my camera. Much patience required. When I succeeded in making a transfer to a DVD disk, the sound was not synchronized with the video picture. The sound lagged a bit. Not so bad when you have music and scenery, but when someone is talking, as in an interview, it's disconcerting to the viewer. The device has been increasingly temperamental, and has finally refused to function. I am comforted in the thought that there are other poor souls sharing my frustration. Yeh, I get the "LOADING" signal too.
If you looking to get this for your ipod. Do not purchase it. this not going to work, it seem like the same wire from the 99 cent store.
Can't believe it's only 13.99. It's big and comfortable, and the software is automatically installed in WinXP. I like the color too.
Great eye loupe feels well made, fits good in the eye socket, smooth plastic housing. Some people complained about the optic, but after using a cheaper eye loupe the Dunegan on amazon big difference worth the extra $5-6, great clarity. comes with nice pouch holder also for storing, nice feature I think.
This is a great tower I don't know why anybody else wasn't happy with it:1. Size - If you buy two towers they come with special connectors so that between your two minidisc towers it holds 75 minidiscs. They are ten dollars each so twenty dollars for a 75 minidisc tower thats better than any cd tower so I don't know why the other critics were upset.2. Minidisc cases - I have no idea what-so-ever why you would throw out your little minidisc cases that come with the minidiscs... it's just common sense.
This piece is not that I want her ... There is old piece version ..this not commensurate with my camera ( D5 ii Mrak 2).Now I am the loser Many money efficient without charge.
This Tiffen filter is optically great, however the glass is actually loose in the frame of the filter ring, and rattles back and forth whenever the camera is moved. I ultimately used a small sliver of cardboard to wedge it into place, obviously cut thin enough not to show up in pictures. Product is NOT recommended.
Best price I could find anywhere and super fast shipping! First digital I have owned, being a "die hard film guy", so I don't know a lot about a digital except there is a lot of features! Too many for me. Takes great photos and I especially love the black and white capabilities. The software that comes with the camera is excellent as well.
I purchased Icom VHFs many times and I recommended them to my colleague also because I was sure of their exeellent quality and preformance. And I have never heard any complaint regarding thier quality and performance.Icom VHF gave me and my colleageu full satisfaction.
This is an excellent filter that protected my nikon 18-200mm lens when I dropped the camera onto a concrete floor at a busy subway station in Kyoto. The camera fell with lens facing the floor and smashed the lens cap into the B&W filter, cracking the filter into 10 different shards. However, once I took the filter off, my nikon 18-200mm lens was not damaged and there was not a single scratch on it. I use that lens for the rest of the trip without any problem at all. I will be buying a replacement B&W filter since it's an excellent insurance for expensive lens.
Bought my first FS105 on 5/28/2012 from Amazon. It died several days later. That time, Amazon replaced it including return postage on 6/7/2012. OK, I expect a dud once in awhile. However, this morning, 9/23/2012, less than 4 months later, the replacement died. Completely. Disappointed in the NETGEAR brand. Please be aware that in keeping with the instructions, it is not in direct sunlight, not near a heater or heat source, and is in an open area where it gets plenty of ventilation and is climate controlled. It sits flat on a table, nothing on top or under it to heat up. So I can't think of anything that I have done to cause the problem. It was good while it lasted. I didn't overwork it; I simply wanted to connect my laptop and my desktop to my DSL Ethernet connection. The laptop is always connected; the desktop only occasionally. Last night it was working fine, this morning, nada. Amazon's solution is for me to pay return postage, and they will issue a "partial" refund in an unnamed amount. I suspect that the partial refund won't even cover the cost of return postage. Guess some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed! I sent email "feedback" to NETGEAR, since they don't provide any other options on their website. Their web forms would not accept a phone call or support, don't know why. I don't have high hopes for any assistance from them. Just wanted to let potential buyers aware of my bad experience. Lots of folks seem happy with this product, but I wonder how many of them will feel the same after 6 months or a year. Good luck everyone!Update: 9/28/2012 I emailed NETGEAR about a week ago and explained what happened with their product, asking what recourse I had. I got 7(SEVEN!) emails back, stating that they had received my email and/or it was "referred" to such and such a department for handling. Then I got one expressing sorrow that my claim had been handled badly (Gee, I didn't see that they had handled it at all!) and would I fill out a survey so they could improve for their customers! What about helping this one!? The seventh email was a REMINDER to fill out the survey. Give me a break! Guess I just have to laugh. Draw your own conclusions.
Less than two years old and this CD changer is skipping and giving me constant disc errors. I should have bought a Sony. American made crap, purchase from foreign manufacturers who actually have PRIDE in their product.
My experience with Tiffen has been mixed. Tiffen used to make quality filters, but since it was bought a few years ago by an outfit called Topspin they started cutting corners and quit multi-coating their filters, so like this UV filter, they will cause ghosting & reflections on your pictures. They protect your lens OK, but if your pix turn out bad, what's the point?
I use it for my Lumix TZ and ZS3 cameras. It is durable, dependable, and a good fit with these cameras. In particular, the bag is padded, but not overly-so. The front pocket is large enough for extra memory cards or a lens cloth, but not really large enough for a spare battery. The selling detail for me is the belt attachment, which is really solid. Its loop can be undone to be placed around a belt (rather than needing to be slid on from an end) and it includes both a hook-and-loop fastener as well as a secondary snap...very secure. I had thought I would prefer something other than a zipper for the main compartment closure, but I'm actually very happy with the zipper. My only concern is that it isn't waterproof. When it rains, the camera goes into the pack or into a jacket pocket.
I bought these head phones for running and other than occasionally pulling them out on accident they have never fallen out on their own. Great buy for the price.
We bought the headphones for a car trip we were taking with our 3 year old. They fit perfect and she loves them. They adjusted easily to fit her head and the cord is long enough to reach our DVD plug-in. I also like that they keep the volume from getting too loud in her little ears. But the best thing is that she wore them without complaint. I am recommending them to friends.
Today's date is Jun 7, 2006 but I will pretend I am writing this review in Jun 2007. If you read the reviews of any epson printer product made in the past 4 years you will know that they clog, so as I am writting this review in 2007 my once well rounded epson rx620 inks heads have clogged. I am out of the warranty period. I cannot find a 800 number for epson. They have told me that I need to run a head cleaning, so I go out and buy some inks for 60 dollars, then I run the cleaning and still nothing happens, the printer still prints out blank pages. They say to run it again and again which I do. They have told me I need to purchase a new one (they offer me a discount off 10 dollars of their latest one) or have this one repaired. PEOPLE..... DO NOT BUY EPSON PRINTERS learn your lesson!
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.
Wife needed a small camera for "short notice" shots of our toddler doing funny things during the day. This camera certainly fits the bill. Point and shoot with sensible options for file sizes and formats. The movie files are actually as good as what we have (in terms of short clips) with our JVC Everio and perfect for quick uploads to Revver and YouTube. The one hang-up I have about this model (and perhaps it's just the camera I got) is the sliding door for the battery and SD card slot feels loose, even when it's snapped shut. Not sure if it's a design flaw, but it bugs me if I'm holding the camera for a long time - I feel like the cover might snap if I press too hard along the bottom of the camera. Other than that, this is a great camera at a great price and I would buy another one if we needed one.
Excellent no hastle setup. I'm compelled to write this review because this product is so good that it deserves the positive press. Excellent. Don 't hesitate on this one.
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.
Setup was easy, even with a mix of new and 10 year old A/V equipment. Operation is straightforward. The remote does exactly what I expected it to do -- turn the correct devices on and off, with the proper settings, depending on the activity I select.
Works great. Easy to use and keeps her better informed. She loves receiving photos of grandkids and great grandkids.
I was pleasantaly surprised when I got these frames! Very nice! great quality and arrived sooner than I thought!
This is still a great camera. Nikon pioneered some features that others have followed. I like to use of add-on lenses for the CoolPix; too bad this feature has not been continued.
Shipment arrived exactly when promised! Great service, expecially for this great price.The toner cartridge was a real Samsung cartridge, not a 3rd Party manufacturer or refilled cartridge.
Works great, not difficult to clean and makes great coffee. Yes without filters there is a few grounds in the bottom, but we are using regular ground coffee. Coffee is hot and delicious what more could you ask for
I have this set. I actually have the base one with 2 expandables. I love it, works well. I have an apartment with only 1 good jack. So this helps me to have a phone in just about every room. You can even replace them on the others handset with no problems.
Originally I just wanted a keyboard with back lighted keys. The Eclipse II model is a major improvement, unlike the Eclipse I, this keyboard had a solid construction. A heavier weight paired with rubber anti-slip pads insures the keyboard will not move under use. The keys are another nice feature, they have a good tactile feel and response. I highly recommend this keyboard for gamers.
Second Canon we've owned, you'll be very happy if you decide on this. Quick shipping by Amazon and a great low price.
Absolute garbage, I dont know why all these reviews are trying to make this usable, the clear binary answer without gray area of "If you do this" nonsense, is save your money buy a FM transmitter with a dedicated power supply not USB powered. I tried this with a old G4 Mac Mini, barely had enough signal to my mp3/fm headphones to listen to it in the same room it was in. If I left the room, static. Im trying the WholeHouse Transmitter next, hopefully it will reach the entire house, basement, garage where I need it most. This one is so weak, it only transmits to the room its in PERIOD, your mp3 player with FM wont pick this up at all once you leave the room its in. If your gonna only use it in that room you might as well just get a extension cord and headphones and skip transmitting it and just directly plug into the computer itself. Terrible product, but look at it and ask yourself , Where is the antenna? its sealed inside that little mp3 player size case. looks cool but barely works at all.
rilli a goody goody camera i luuuv it soo much.
The bag itself is adequate and great given the price. My only dislikes are the shoulder strap begin to narrow and the hooks that connect the strap to the bag are made of plastic. Otherwise it serves its purpose quite well. I even have room for an extra battery as well as another compartment for a cell phone or ipod. Good for roaming the city.
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.
My only issue with this purchase has nothing to do with the actual TV but with the seller. Their return policy was a little questionable and unreasonable. I realize that Amazon uses third party sellers to get the best price for their customers, but more has to be done to ensure that the return policies of these third party sellers is more in-line with Amazon's own return policies.
For any interested potential buyers of the Samsung LED 1080 DLP HDTV, I could not be happier with the purchase. If you do your research you will find that this new model is the "State of the Art" in projection TV's with the LED technology. This particular model was not available in stores in my area. So after searching the net I located the new model on Amazon with a price that was less than the older out of date models in local stores. It sounded too good to be true and since I had never dealt with Amazon I was somewhat skeptical, to say the least. To make a long story short the transaction with Amazon was simple, the delivery was ahead of schedule and the final product exceeded my expectations in picture quality and my expectations were very high. This technolgy allows for a good picture on shows that are not High Definiton, not to mention the great picture on the HD broadcast or movies. Very pleased with Amazon and Samsung LED.
Have had only for 3 months with no major problems so far. The only glitch is the lack of a view finder, so framing a shot in bright sunlight is not easy to do as you can't see the image in the LCD screen too clearly. Same as many other cameras of this type.
I bought this player about 8 months ago and loved the picture quality. Even though the ultra-slow disc loading time was very annoying, the unit worked nicely and I was happy with it.Until last week.Last week it started freezing up at various intervals. Then it started saying "No Disc" when I try to play my DVDs. After a few retries of powering off and on, the disc would play, albeit with skips. Now it has stopped responding completely. It just says "No disc found" or something like that and refuses to play.I am a buyer and not a renter of DVD movies. I keep all my discs in a clean and pristine condition. So the discs are not faulty. I have a backup Cyberhome player, and the discs play fine in that player. The funny thing is that my cheap Cyberhome player has lasted longer than my $150 Sony, and is still going strong (maybe because I use it very sparingly).This is my 3rd Sony DVD player. The first 2 went kaput also, but they lasted 3 to 4 years each, at least. The DVP-NC85H has gone belly up in a mere 8 month period.I think I have given Sony enough chances. I will never again buy a Sony product.
It works exactly like a memory card should work. No reason to pay high prices when you get get this this cheap. Amazing.
This item works well. However after 4 hours it quit. I think the mike is broken. They tell me I will have to ship it back to them on my dime.For the price I paid for the item I am disappointed.
I purchased this bag after looking at literally hundreds. It's great I don't regreat my purchase at all. the bag hold all of my college textbooks, notebooks, pens etc. and all of my papers as well. The era bag holds my computer and there is still room for a little more. The handle at least on mine is solid and I have no complaints there. the wheels are also solid. I am o the road 100% of the time for work and I go to school full time online. this bag is great. I can hold my gear for work in it as well. and we drive around the country in pickups as well as flying. It fits everywhere and keeps my stuff safe. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. As a result of this bag I now have a full Wenger luggage set as well as a Wenger wallet. I also bought my wife the Potomac, which is a smaller version of the Patriot.
I bought my RX600 in June of 2004. About a month ago the LCD screen went blank rendering some of its functions near useless.This unit is used as a light office printer (not used heavily). While its photo scanning and printing functions are very good, the fact that a necessary feature such as the LCD is prone to so many failures (Google "Epson RX600 LCD" and see!) lends this printer unacceptable.I contacted Epson soon after the problem occurred and was told to send it to a repair center 2 states away or to return it to Epson for a discount on a new printer. I don't think so.
I recently bought a Skype headset which plugs directly into my PC's sound card (Mic. and Headphone ports). Unfortunately, my sound card is failing and it distorts calls and make conversations impossible. I looked for a plug and play sound card on the web, and this came up. I read the reviews, and decided to risk it for a dollar. I ordered from Buyincoins, and received the sound card pictured, except that the case was a darker blue.I plugged it in, and it worked.I still use my built-in sound card with my speakers, but use this for Skype all the time. It works great! Definitely worth the price I paid for it!
This headset is a great device, but the ear phone part can hurt a little after a sustained time of use. Anyway, I would recommend this to anybody.
I am very impressed by this lcd. Clear picture and easy set up.I am very happy.
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.
It doesn't fit exactly into my iBook... but I knew that was possible from reading other reviews. Works great anyway.
I loved this receiver but soon after buying it a crackle showed up in the speakers and I couldn't figure out why until last night...It was interference from the FM antenna! If you have this receiver and there is a crackle in the speakers in any of it's modes, it is because the FM antenna interferes with the speaker signal. Unplug the antenna and the crackle will go away, plug it back in whenever you want to listen to the radio. It's that simple.
I have one and love it from the very first day!!! Its reliable and great, the only not-so-great thing is that the charger is only for the computer and you have to get a different charger if the computer one doesnt suit you. Its tough as nails! I could sit on it and it wouldn't break!!! (not that I'm going to)Beautiful too. Great sound system and the earphones aren't so bad. The Nano shouldn't have replaced these great products. It has only 14 hours worth of music while the mini has 18! I heard that the Nano breaks easily or from alot of use while the mini can last a very long time, the Nano smudges easily and from I can see the most twisted of these products. Even though the Nano's teeny-tiny the mini is close. The Nano is just slightly slimmer and defected. I'm not trying to kill the Nano with rude comments but just trying to compare to help you make the right choice is your intrested. At least the mini comes with one battery life left so you'll have to charge it earbuds are good too. You don't really need a case for the mini since it doesn't smudge (except for the screen but you shouldn't be stupid enough to do that) Overall great product and Apple was terribly wrong to take it off the market now they're selling leftovers which is terribly sad! So hurry and get one before they run out!
Best quality photos, image stabilization, lcd 3.0, videos 640x480 with sound, supports SDHC, small, slim, all these stuff for a very cheap price. I recommend it.
I bought this percolator based on the enthusiastic reviews at this website and others. I will say this: when it works, it makes a great cup of coffee that is hot (better than drip makers) and tasty. The problem is the temperamental perc tube. The book advises that if the tube is not "perfectly" placed in the well, the unit will not start perc'ing. We had no problems the first month of daily use, but then we noted we'd have to reposition the stand-up perc tube a few times (no real rhyme or reason to the technique) to get it going. Finally it just wouldn't work (at just 2 mos after purchase.) We cleaned it, scrubbed it, etc, no use. We contacted Presto and they told us to mail it to a repair center, which we did. It came back with a note, "cleaned it inside and out, works great." We got 2 pots of coffee out of it before it started up the same way. Some mornings no problem, other mornings takes 4-5 tries. Believe me, we've standardized our technique, but no use!While this pot was at the repair place, I bought a Farberware 12-cup percolator. The coffee it brews is not quite as hot, but it's close, and it works every time. I note the Farberware pot has a tube well that's all one piece of metal (no seam), so that could be the difference.I say, just go with the Farberware model PK1200ss! Got it for $69.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, also same price at Macy's.
What can I say... It's a a 1/4 to RCA cable I bought to connect my USB recording interface to my Laptop. It works fine...
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.
This is the second Toshiba DVD player I've owned. The first broke after 2 years. This one broke in less than 1 year. If you are even considering purchasing a Toshiba I would strongly suggest getting an extended warranty as they break quickly.
Works great. Large number of options for actually attaching the speakers to the mounts. Easy to install with the flat panel TV already attached to the wall mount. Note, however, that this unit works only as a part of the Omnimount system.
Did not realize they were located in Hong Kong! Order was lost, but refunded my $! It was a cheap price, but way to far from me lol
I print a lot of 4x6 size for my work. I buy more paper separately and the cartridge last longer than what is on the box. I can extend to many packages of paper. If you are interested in purchasing a good portable printer, this is the one for the price.
This is one hell of a unit. I have had it for 3months now and suffice it to say it has everything you could ever ask for. For example, if you decide to adjust the sound settings, watch out, you might rip your speakers or are you into satelite radios...it is Sirius and XM radio ready. Navigation is superb and as far as I am concerned, it is on par with my 2007 Yukon navigation system. I have watched full lenght movies on the screen with front passengers and connected video monitors on the headrests for rear passengers. There are so much more to this unit; bluetooth, MP3/ZUNE/IPOD adapter, 13million POI etcI love it and will buy another if I ever have to.
The tungsten T2 is not perfect but it is good enough that I rely upon it. The software set up can be somewhat confusing. I recommend getting the latest software and downloading it. You get a better desktop. Keep disks because if you want to add some of the optional features such as reading photographs, you need the disks. I upgraded from my zire 31 (which I purchased new and it does have a faster processor) because I wanted the voice recorder. The voice recorder works most of the time but I frequently do need to do a soft reset to get it to work. Have not figured out any rhyme or reason. I have used the voice recorder to connect to my Dragon NaturallySpeaking-I dictate into the palm pilot and it transcribes into my Dragon NaturallySpeaking. The quality of the transfer is pretty low-I probably have 80 to 90% accuracy which may sound good on paper but one mistake in 10 is a lot of mistakes in a document. The tungsten T2 is not completely reliable but with backups onto my desktop it is a very valuable tool. The processor is sufficiently slow that if you are searching for things in the desktop using the find mode, you must disable searching through the documents or it will take all day. These units are sufficiently old that you can find decent used ones for less than $100. I recently connected a foldable keyboard which works nicely (no batteries or infrared-connects through the hot synchronization). I was tempted to get a T5 until I read about all the negative reviews. I will stay with what I have.
Good quality cable, ends are securely connected through rubber boots. Keeps the weather out. One downside, the cable is LMR-200 and not LMR-240. A little bigger cable would have less loss but at 26ft its not too much of an issue.
I bought this so I could pair a Bluetooth headset with it for use with Skype. I use XP Pro on my laptop. During installation the MS driver got installed instead of the Linksys one on the CD (not sure how - I *think* it's a bug but maybe I did something wrong). Nothing worked correctly, but the symptoms and error message gave NO clue. Finally a call to Linksys tech support identified the problem (took the senior tech support guy 45 minutes to figure it out) and I got the right driver installed. Once the adapter was working correctly there were still a few problem getting the headset working right, but that wasn't Linksys problem. Headset documnentation is still 100% oriented toward operation with bluetooth enabled handsets, so it took a little work. Now I'm a relatively happy campler - sound is acceptable but not great, the effective distance is 15-20 feet.
Handspring's Visor NEO is just one of dozens of PDA's on the market. Basically, if you are looking for a good serviceable PDA, the Visor NEO is just about as good a choice as any PDA out there.Here are some product highlights:1. It has everything you need. All the standard PDA features you've come to love and expect are here: calendar, address book, to-do list, notepad, tools and utilities, expandable hardware, downloadable software, beaming, HotSync software for your PIM software (Outlook, PalmDesktop, etc).2. Black and white screen.3. 8 MB ramDrawbacks:1. Black-white screen. While Handspring PDAs have bigger screens than their Palm competitors, if you use your PDA frequently you'll eventually suffer from what I call "old-school" Gameboy syndrome as you'll probably rack up the optometrist visits due to all the squinting because of the black and white screen.2. Needs batteries. As this PDA does not come with lithium batteries (which are rechargeable and in most cell phones) you'll need to occasionally replace your AAA Energizers every few months when they die out.In a nutshell, the Visor NEO is just as good as about any other PDA. If you are on a budget, at about $$$ this is the cheapest and most serviceable solution out there for your needs. The Visor NEO is good, but not great.The one advantage the Visor NEO (and all Handspring PDAs) have over their Palm competitors are its larger screens. They are easier to read than Palms because of this.Overall, the Visor NEO is a solid, if slightly flawed product. It's the cheapest, but still very much serviceable, PDA solution out there. If you need more out of you PDA, consider the higher models.Mildly Recommended
This device appears to work in that it makes the iPad think that it is being charged in full-charge mode. The iPad is NOT being charged in full-charge mode, however. This device simply does not function at all, at least not on the iPad 2. When plugged in, the iPad will show as charging but the device does not provide for or allow any additional power so the iPad just charges in trickle just like it would without this adapter. All that this thing does is change the charging icon on the display. It does nothing else whatsoever. The other reviewers are simply being fooled into thinking that this device is doing something just because it fools an Apple device into thinking that it is connected to a high-power USB port. They also do not know that an Apple device DOES charge with normal USB connections (without this adapter) even though the display shows "Not Charging". Just plug an iPad into a normal USB port and leave it overnight. Does it charge? Of course it does. It just charges in trickle mode and this adapter does NOT CHANGE THAT. All it does is flip a bit to make the iPad think that it is connected to a high-power USB port. It does NOTHING else.As an added bonus, this adapter will not allow syncing. Know why? Because it is using the data line to give a signal to the "Apple device" line to fool the Apple device into thinking that it is connected to a "high power" USB source. All that is cable does is literally cross-connect one wire. Cables are copper wire, people. They are not "magic".This thing is useless. For all of those reviewers who think that this thing actually works....I have a bridge in Brooklyn that I can sell you.....
This laptop stand is a hit in our home.I'll be ordering another! It is the solutionwe needed to keep the laptop battery cool.It's easy to use and the type of stand we needed.
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.
Great Prompt delivery, great cables. I added powerline broadband via my powerlines throughout my house and used these cables to go from the untis that have four connectors to my devices and end points, it rocks, I get over 50 mb in my power plugs now, bitchinBondomatic
I have no idea how it might work. I can't get it to work, and my time has value. Printed documentation is a single page for a different model. The CD has info for several models, none of which are the one I bought, and the online stuff is a joke. (How effing difficult or expensive would it have been to add instructions to the CD -or put them online for that matter.)Unless you enjoy wasting you time puzzling out how to install / use things, buy another company's product(s). This one is going back for a refund.
No complaints, just wish I would have waited to get a bigger GB and the prices are much lower now.
Given its stability, the excellent quality, and so on I couldn't ask for a better monitor for the price. I've had it for over a year and it works great.
What can I say about this scanner except that it is absolutely a GODSEND. I was using a flatbed, also from Canon but it was too bulky and SLOW as molasses. The DR-2580C might be expensive, but well worth the cost. When I got this, I was really skeptical, but don't be fooled by it's compact size! This thing scans so quickly and saved me hours of scanning documents (I work in tax preparation and I scan hundreds of financial documents). Included was Adobe Acrobat 7 standard which in itself costs $200. This was a very good investment. It has already payed for itself in a matter of days. Use this scanner with adobe acrobat to create pdfs and you are in business. The feeder takes pages quickly. Highly recommended.
This is my third HP Three in one for my home office in 6 years . I predict about a 2 year life with daily small office tasks . The quality of print is very good, the scanning feature is handy but rather slow. Faxing speed is OK for an occasional fax. With technology changing so fast, it is best to consider this type of machine as disposable . Spending three times as much may procure a longer lasting machine but the technology would be outdated before the machine expired.
I got my i550 printer more than 3 years ago and never had any problem with it; the printing is as clear as it was from day one [maintenance helps]. Although "old tech." by today standard, I highly recommend it for home use. I will not part with mine until it dies on me. Long live the "i550".
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
Gave this to my daughter for christmas and she LOVES it. Very nice camera. Very easy to use. Love the rechargable battery.If I needed one I would get this one.Highly recommend this. I did purchase a bigger memory card.
Since using the cartridge it has preformed flawlessly in my LaserJet 1100. I won't hesitate to purchase another and recommend this to anyone.
I like this mouse. It worked right out of the box with no more than 3 minutes unpack and setup time. The receiver plugged right into my keyboard. Really like the fit--not too small or too large. Downloaded the software for the extra features, no problems. Great price...thanks, Amazon.
I have own many digital cameras and canon is the best when it come to cameras, I have never been disappointed yet!!I tried to stay in the $200 range and bought a Kodak, Nikon, Sony, Fuji 1st and the pictures either lacked color, definition, most of all were just very disappointing. I returned them all and finally spent a little more and got a Canon A95 for $325 and the pictures were wonderful, never disappointed.My A95 is now going on 4 years old, Nothing wrong with it I just wanted to upgraded, and this time I stuck with canon and got the SD600 Elph mainly for its size!! Surprisingly the SD600 cost less then my A95 did and has more MPs. and it takes better pictures then my A95 did, glad I upgraded.But the best thing I like about the SD600 is the Color Accent option!! You zoom in on your child's face skin tone, snap the picture and there face will have all its color but everything behind them is black and white. You don't have to mess with a computer to get the technique. Also snapping picture using Snow and Foliage option gives your pictures wonderful COLOR!! I think some people have dislike for the camera because they never try the other option the camera has.Also no one else has mention this in their reviews either. With Canon digitals you can plug it right to a printer (skip the computer) and print your pictures right out at home. I have never had to download any software to print picture off my 2 canon cameras. I just plug my canon right to my KODAK!!!!! Printer (Yes different brand printer form my camera and it works) then push the print BUTTON ON THE CAMERA, and the picture comes right out on the printer without using a computer. So Easy to use another reason I like canon over other digtials I have tried.
works awesome. took a few test shots due to bad weather, those came out outstanding. then when i finally got to put it to use it blew away my 50mm 1.4, my new go-to lens
It's a good idea... and frankly, I'm amazed that it works at all. The little battery transmitter is ingenious and I have no idea how it is senses what infra-red signals are being sent out of the remote. So that part is very cool. But for me it just didn't seem to work well. It worked about half the time.I have a Home Theater Master 500 remote in which it worked sometimes, but not consistently enough to be worth the effort. I also tried it in the FIOS-supplied remote. It worked a little better in that one but still not consistently. I could be using the remote for maybe 10 keystrokes, all working just fine. Then I'd change to a different key and no response. I'd hit the key four or five times still with no response and then I'd try aiming the remote different places or covering the remote's infrared emitter with my hand - which usually, but not always, fixed the problem. My assessment from that is: When the component receiving the signals (i.e. your cable box, dvd player, audio receiver, tv, etc) gets infrared from both your hand-held remote AND the Next Generation extender, it somehow cancels out. I can see by the indicator lights that the Next Generation is receiving the FM, then sending out the infrared, so I know it's working. But then the cable box, for instance, does not respond. I tried numerous locations for the extender, close to the components, far from and using the little direct-eye emitter (all of which, by the way, was not appreciated by my wife. She disliked the look of a visible "gadget" flashing a red light)I suppose I could put tape over the infrared emitter on the remote so the components never receive signal directly from the remote, but I don't want to do that. And even when I blocked the infrared from the remote, the performance was still a little inconsistent. So overall, this extender does not work for me. It seems that if you are going to use one remote for out-of-room control of your AV and another remote for in-room control, it would be golden. But since I use one remote that I would expect to work both close to and far from the components, the problems outweight the benefits. But I have to admit, it was nice to be able to control the kid's TV volume in the living room from the kitchen! (when it worked).
viewing angle is terrible and there is a DOT ON THE SCREEN THAT IS VERY DISTRACTING. do not get this
This is a very nice case. Rigid, and well made leather. Note: this case is NOT intended to completely seal your camera -- no ziper. The design is more rigid and also allows you to unsnap a strap to fasten the case to your belt -- very cool. The other strap snaps open the top where the F10 slides in and out. When attached to your belt, its really easy to quickly get the camera in and out for rapid access and the snap securely protects the camera. It works similar to a cell phone!You will need to add the small camera cord that comes with the F10 to the camera -- this makes it easy to pull it out of the case.Very happy with this case.
THIS CARD WORK WITH WINDOWS VISTA, BUT ITS FEATURES DOESN'T WORK, YOU CAN'T HAVE ALL POWER OF THIS CARD IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS VISTA. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WASTE YOUR MONEY, DON'T BUY THIS CARD.
The best quality Polariser I have used in my 20 years as a pro photographer. I did get slight vignetting at 24mm on my 24-105mm canon lens if I used it on top of my UV filter. Removing the UV filter took care of that. Very smooth rotation. Vital filter for anyone shooting outdoors.
I purchased these earbuds for my iPod, which I use when commuting to work and working out on the treadmill. They worked great...for the first three months. One day, the right earbud stopped working altogether. Only then did I go back and look at all the one-star reviews by other users and saw that other disappointed customers experienced the same exact defect.I read on the seller's profile that defective items could only be returned within 30 days of purchase, so I am out of luck. Would not recommend this item.
Cable did not work. I verified the problem by using a known good cable. After notifying them, they issued me a refund.
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.
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.
This card is a really really good deal. I went to the supermarket and they were trying to sell 2GB cards for $15. I bought this 8GB card from Amazon for my underwater digital camera, and was able to use the highest pixel settings. I could save my pics with really good resolution. My camera, which normally would have taken around 200 pictures was able to take over 600+! (I don't actually know the maximum that my camera can hold because for my entire week long trip, I never once had to change my memory card. I felt bad for my poor friend who had to keep switching out her 2GB cards.The price Amazon offers for this card (currently approx $25 with free shipping is totally worth it.)
I've had this scanner for about 4 months now and it has been great. It was easy to install. Had it up and running in about 10 minutes. It's not very noisy and it scans fast, even at the higher resolution settings.The scanner comes with software, but in my past experience, these usually do not work well for me so I don't use them. I use Photoshop, Corel, etc to work on the scans but for those that do not have these type of programs the software that comes with the scanner should be fine. There are several options for the scans. You can choose the "mode" you want to use, such as color or gray scale. Then resolution settings, and file type and were to send the file when you are done. These are a few of the options and they are easy to find and use. The scans are clean and fast.The reason I did not give this 5 stars are for 2 reasons. 1) the scanning lamp takes forever to warm up when it hasn't been used for awhile. But, once it is, the scans are fast. 2) the hinge to the lid is somewhat of a concern. It has a "breakaway" type of hinge for when you scan things like books. It's a nice feature but it is made of plastic and it takes a little getting use to when opening the lid - to keep it together. This 2 things are minor issues and no reason not to buy this machine.This is a great little machine. And for the price, I don't think you'll find a better machine. I would recommend this machine to anyone looking for a good all around scanner.
I bought a laptop that just happened to have the LightScribe label feature included, so I had to give it a try. I have used approximately 30 of the 50 discs so far and every single one has recorded the audio/data files without a problem and the LightScribe labels have printed out perfectly. Months later, my first printed discs are as clear and crisp as the day they were created -- even the ones that are stored in paper sleeves in my car. When it's time to reorder, I will choose Verbatim again.
I used iGuidance 1.0 for the Pocket PC for over 4 years before I got the Garmin n&uuml;vi 360. I loved the iGuidance but the Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 blew me away!Accuracy--------The n&uuml;vi is very accurate; it has yet to fail to bring me to my destination. However, I've encountered a few instances where an address or road wasn't in the n&uuml;vi database - and I have the most current (2009) maps. In such cases, your best bet would be to simply enter an adjacent or nearby location into the n&uuml;vi.Directions----------The software lets you know how far ahead your next turn is when you're within between about .1 to .5 miles. It says something like "In .1 miles, turn left onto Broadway" and a few hundred feet before your turn, it omits the information on the distance before your turn and simply says "Turn left onto Broadway." I wish it used feet instead of miles when specifying distances .2 mile (1056 ft) or less but it's a minor complaint.The software gives you the directions for two successive turns that are very close together (say, 300 feet apart) all at once to make sure you have ample time to respond to the second turn that immediately follows the first. For example, "Take exit 70, then keep left", or "Turn right, then immediately turn left."However, it may occasionally notify you of a turn a little late, which results in you missing the turn. Thankfully, this doesn't happen very often. If you do miss a turn, however, the software recalculates a new route very quickly (within a couple of seconds)!Auto-Off/Resume Function------------------------My Garmin is a permanent fixture in my car. I leave the car adapter permanently hooked up to the unit. What I really love about it is it automatically turns off when the external power supply is lost. What this translates to is whenever I turn off my car engine, the unit automatically shuts itself off. When I start my car, the unit automatically fires back up. It gets better - it remembers your set destination when it turns back on and resumes giving you directions to your destination. This feature is handy for when I need to fill up on gas midway to a destination. After I'm done filling up my tank, I start my car, at which point the GPS unit fires back up and immediately resumes giving me directions to my destination. Very cool! This makes the Garmin n&uuml;vi the perfect In-Car GPS solution!Data Entry----------The keys for entering addresses into the n&uuml;vi are arranged alphabetically from A-Z, not in a QWERTY format. Personally, I find the tedium of having to hunt for letters in the A-Z format a real inconvenience and annoyance!Lock It-------You can lock your n&uuml;vi with a 4-digit PIN. The package comes with 2 decals that state that your GPS unit is secured with a security code to deter would-be thieves from stealing the unit.Text-To-Speech--------------The text to speech still sounds like it comes from a synthesized voice but it's perfectly intelligible.Multi-Point Routing-------------------Even though Multi-Point Routing is NOT an intended feature on the n&uuml;vi 360, it doesn't mean the n&uuml;vi isn't _capable_ of Multi-Point Routing. Here's how it's accomplished: Say, you want to go from point A to point D via point B and point C.(i) You want to first set the destination to point D.(ii) Then, once again, you set the destination a second time, this time to point C. You will receive the following prompt from the software asking "Insert as via point?", which essentially means: Do you want to overwrite the destination you've set in step (i), i.e. the point D destination or do you want to go to point D VIA point C. Answer YES.(iii) Yet again, set the destination a third time to point B. Answer YES when prompted whether you want to "Insert as via point?"There you have it, the n&uuml;vi is going to take you from point A to point D VIA points B and C. It's a clumsy roundabout way of getting the n&uuml;vi 360 to do Multi-Point Routing, but it can be done.Nice Extras------------ SD card SlotSince the unit can serve as an MP3 Player and a photo viewer, it has an SD card slot allows you to load mp3 and photos (JPEG) onto the unit.- MP3 PlayerThe MP3 Player is very basic. It has shuffle and repeat track/playlist. The unit will only read mp3 files in the root directory of the SD card; it will not read mp3 files that are in a folder. It will, however, read playlist (pls) files, which can have their source from one or more folders / sub folders. There are other limitations to the mp3 player:(i) you cannot delete tracks(ii) you cannot arrange/edit your playlistsTo edit/delete your tracks or playlists, you will need to do so in your computer, mobile device, or music device.- Picture ViewerYou can load your photos via the SD card slot and view it on the screen.- Bluetooth Phone HookupI'm, unfortunately, still using a cell phone that's doesn't have Bluetooth (it's one of those antiquated phones reminiscent of the cell phones from the 90's) so I'm unable to test this feature. But I'm able to tell you it's a feature that allows you to hook up your phone to the GPS unit via Bluetooth so you can use the GPS unit as a handsfree console. Now, that's pretty nifty.Conclusion----------The Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 is a very affordable In-Car GPS Solution. Apart from the cumbersome interface (A-Z keys) for entering your destination, I really don't have very much else to complain about it. Highly recommended!
I've just received it yesterday and the light for the headset goes off after 10-15 seconds. I've checked the contacts for headset were connected to the charger correctly. I've read the manual (yeah, believe or not). Unfortunately the unit will not charge. I went to Logitech website (yeah, first thing I should do before, but...) and, surprise... it is a known issue for two users. I'm wondering if they also bought it through Amazon.com. I was unable to find out if Logitech answered their questions.DON'T BUY IT IF YOU CAN'T TEST IT BEFORE, in other words: Don't buy it here, in Amazon.com
Very impressed with the ease of setup &amp; the outstanding performance. In conjunction with the WPC11 Wireless PC Card, I had a Laptop with WIN2000 and a Desktop with WINMe sharing a high speed cable internet connection in about 2 hours -- with no prior networking experience. Built-in security protocols are a bit more complex to fully deploy, but even their default is far better protection than nothing at all (for an always-on internet connection).
I purhcased this unit from Best Buy. I had a few problems installing the CDRW on Win98SE, but after a quick call to Archos tech support, they solved the problem. (I had the power plugged in to the audio out jack! DOH!). Since then I have burned 100's of CD's. I had read this was a poor choice for CDRW's but I really do not see what the problem is, unless others just had a hard time installing the drivers for it. All I know is I love mine. Thanks Archos.
This is a really great portable Ipod player. It has great sound and is perfect for outside on your deck or patio as well as anywhere in the house. We take it camping with us. Everything is stored inside. Just zip it up and go. It's hard to believe something so small could work so well.
I have had a TV in the kitchen for a long time, but it had a smaller screen and yet took up more room than this one that folds up when not in use. I received a GPX that looks very similar to this, but it worked for only an hour before it died. We took it back and got this one. Better features and picture plus a DVD player for the same price! We have used it for 3 months and still love it. Even the radio works well, which isn't always the case in these types of units. It does take it a few seconds to come on, but after that, switching between channels is normal.Sound is very good for the type of unit that it is. I like the attention to detail, like the magnetic remote and the swival screen. It is very compact and has a sleek appearance. I highly recommend it.
I'm so happy to find a good deal on HP cartridges. All of my printers are HP & I love their products but it's hard to find cartridges for a reasonable price. I found it here so needless to say, I'll be back!
If you need a cheap video card, this one will work fine. Keep in mind it's not designed to work with Windows 7, but it does, so long as you allow Windows 7 to install it's own drivers. DO NOT use the attached Driver CD. It worked fine on my Dell Dimension 3000 but only had two video resolutions available, 1024x768 and 600x800. If that's all you need this card will work out ok. If you need greater resolutions than this, buy a better card. My other Dell 3000 has a NVDIA PCI card and it's 100% better but costs considerably more. Good luck.
The 8GB card works exactly as promised. The speed and capacity are just fine. No complaints whatever. Good price and good card.
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.
I am a videographer and have purchased 4 of these drives over time. I'm done with LaCie. Two failed after a year and the two remaining are failing now, clicking and clacking and regularly unmounting themselves. They look great! ... designed by a famous guy, but what's inside should last longer than a year!LaCie knows it, and didn't want to look at my failed drives at all. After all, they outlasted the warantee, and that was all that was needed for them.I ended up with some from Mercury (Elite Firewire 800 Pro). They are about the same price, don't look near as good, and work great!Respectfully submitted
I purchased my Nuvi 360 six weeks ago and I have to say without a doubt it's one of the most useful purchases I have ever made. I absolutely hate driving in a car but since I purchased the Nuvi 360 I have found I can't wait to drive somewhere....anywhere! The accuracy of the Nuvi has been close to perfect. The directions have been perfect. I travel every week and one of the many reasons I love this product is I can easily pack the Nuvi in my luggage and then attach it in the rental car at the city I am going to. This is a huge advantage to buying a new car with a navigation system preinstalled as you are forced to leave the preinstalled unit in the car. Also, updating a preinstalled system is not as simple as the Nuvi. If you do purchase a Nuvi, I highly suggest connecting the Nuvi to the sound system in your car as the speaker is small in the Nuvi and while I had no problem hearing the voice prompts through the small speaker, the MP3 sounds very weak unless it is going through a more powerful sound system. Also, the voice prompts sound a lot better through your radio/sound system. If you have a newer car you should have an auxiliary plug/outlet somewhere on your radio and all you need to do is go to Radio Shack and buy the cable that one end plugs into the auxiliary outlet of your sound system and the other end plugs into the outlet on the Nuvi. One other praise I will give the Nuvi is it actually is very secure when attached to your windshield with the included suction device. I have never had much luck with suction devices as far as really attaching a unit to my windshield and staying in place for more than 2 minutes. With my Nuvi it stays firmly in place until I remove it. I did purchase an after market device that is made for the Nuvi that fits into one of my cup holders on a stand and makes the Nuvi alittle more accessible when I am driving. One thing I wish Garmin had included with the Nuvi was an attachment to hold the Nuvi on my belt at times when I am carrying it while traveling or when I want to use the Nuvi when walking in a large city. This is a great product and well worth the money. You won't regret buying it....I promise!
The setup was quite easy and it works quite well.
[...]Pros: A good camera for all users. Good picture quality and easy to transfer to your PC (if you use software other than whats provided).Megapixels. 4.0!Movies!!! Record movies in quicktime .avi format! A+ (no sound though)It's a good name brand, with great reviews in computer magazines and on many electronic sites. A sturdy quality camera worth buying (for the right price).It gets four stars for a couple of reasons...Cons: The software it comes with isn't really user friendly. I thought picassa [...] was much easier and had more features.Next, some of the features are spelled out in the user manual. For extreme up close pictures, like you would do for selling items on online, the up close function isn't spelled out... you have to play with your camera to figure it out. (If you buy it, there's a circle button with 4 arrows in it, push it to the right for up close pics).Also, the zoom isn't as good as it could be... 2.8X telescopic (good quality), plus another 5X digital (which is poor quality). But unless you're a professional photographer, this should do for the average joe.Lastly, if you're not carefull, you'll lose battery life quickly. It's easy to set it down and forget it, and it goes into a standby mode which still uses battery life. If you forget, it may cost you battery life.Overall: The con's really are minor compared to the cost to quality benefit you get from this camera... it has more megapixels than many higher cost competitors, but it sacrifices in the zoom, 2.8X.This is a great camera for anyone to have, great for users of all levels.
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.
In such a small body, has 12x Zoom!!!Very light weight, a bit buggy tocarry (not fit in your pocket)But crisp image and easy AFIf you looking for ZoomZoomI'll recommend this productsAlso Made in Japan but not other country
I had bought this for my first ipad (4th Gen) and it is still working after almost 6 years and serving my 2 ipod classic i havent tried it my latest devices as they are incompatible for charging
I never received this item. Apparently the company had a problem with someone hacking into their computer system and tampering with orders. I found this out after multiple emails to the company. However, they stated that customers should receive their merchandise shipping confirmation within 1-2 days. I never received this by the beginning of January, and as this was a Christmas present, I called to cancel the order.
Great DVD player for the price. A good player to have with HDTV since the upconversion brings out the best in DVDs. Bought this based on other reviews and Amazon was the only place I could find it. Local stores didn't carry the OPPO. Service from Amazon was excellent as always.
I bought this unit when I was going on a trip in novmber 2002 and it has been playing non stop ever since. I use it in car for audio books and short of a resume feature this unit kicks ass. I found the slower you record your CD's the better performance you have with this unit.I plan on buying another in case this one craps out.
Have a Comcast HD DVR box and an Oppo DVD player connected. Was really looking forward to smart switching, but the Auto-Switching does not work, always stays on input 1 even if I start with both devices turned off and then turn source #2 on. Does not matter which device is on #1 and #2. Manual switching works fine, but I only bought this for the auto-switching. It will only auto-switch to #2 if I actually pull the power cord or the HDMI cable from the device on #1.
Great little bundle for the person on the go & needs to charge their iPod. I never have to worry because no matter where I am I can plug in & charge. Great for business travelers & busy Moms everywhere.
Easy to set up but that is the only success I had. The caller's first 5 words are nothing but static followed by crystal clear recorded words for about 5 seconds and then their voice fades to nothing. Two machines with identical problems - I'm not trying again. I do not recommend this product.
I used to have my antenna setting on a window sill in my house and I only received reception 8 hours a day. Ever since I purchased this extension cable and mounted the antenna on the outside of my house I always get reception. Install was a breeze and for $20 you can't go wrong.
Have owned this system for 3 years, still sounds awesome. The walls shake while watching movies with effects soundtracks. Amazing how the sound comes from the little speakers, which my wife loves because they replaced much bigger speakers with prior system. I have to say, I experienced the same problems as other reviewers initially. Popping noise and then shutting down. Found out that if any of the wires are exposed, will cause a short out of system. In my case it was the existing speaker wires had one small finishing nail thru them(hidden behind trim)which caused problem. Rewired and have had no problems since. My prior system was run through a top of the line Pioneer AV tuner that never had any problems. Like I said, system is very delicate but great sound.
I am very pleased with this scanner. Its super easy to install and use and produces terrific scanned images. The photocopy aspect is excellent, too, and just right for my needs at home. I definitely recommend the CanoScan 4400F.
Very cheaply made. Seems to work okay, although wire is small and flimsy. Would not recommend for use by children.
I bought this for a IMac G5. It took less than 5 minutes to install (open computer case, plug antenna cable into card, slide card in slot, close case, power up). All that was left was to insert setup CD and about 1 minute later my existing wireless network was recognized and available. Reception of the wireless signal appears to be slightly stronger than what I get with my Dell laptop and its card however I have no accurate way to measure.It does exactly what I bought it for which was hassle free access to my network.
I'd say this is better than Microsoft's two other corded optical mice. It's definitely easier to pick up than the Explorer mouse, and who needs those side buttons anyway? The cursor on my screen never jumps or gets stuck anymore, which is important for me because I play a lot of multiplayer first person shooters. Additionally, this mouse can be used by both lefties and righties; Microsoft's other optical mice can only be used by right handed people. If you're looking for an optical mouse, don't look any further than Microsoft's Wheel Mouse Optical.Oh, and just a reminder - I felt that the wheel scroll was a little bit light, but some people prefer this. Personally, I like stiffer wheels.
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 was very hesitant to buy this product, but went ahead anyway. I received product and found out that this product works very well and is easy to setup. I really can't say anything bad about using this product. It works fine from the master bedroom that is about 50ft away from the Remote Control Extender. Battery life is really good and it seems like a month between changing the rechargeable battery. I really enjoy that I did not have to buy a another receiver from DirecTV.
Having experimented with a wide variety of headphones and headphone styles, I decided to try out wrap around earbuds. After trying out inner earbuds, the wrap around style feels completely different, in a good way. Working in a small office setting I am allowed to listen to music while I work as long as it's through the privacy of headphones. A long day at work with headphones on must be accompanied with comfortable earbuds, something that inner ear buds simply were not providing me with.The Sony wrap around earbuds work well for what I need: good audio quality, comfortable, and durable. The added bonus of gripping the ear snugly makes it almost impossible for me to accidentally lose the headphones while doing physical activities while wearing them. Whereas with standard earbuds, moving boxes around usually resulted in me having to reposition the earbuds in my ears every few minutes, as the bending and lifting would cause the earbuds to pop right out of my ears.The earbuds are still small enough to fit in my pocket while I'm not using them, and are very comfortable and durable during my long days at work that include constant lifting and moving around. For the price, the audio quality, and the comfort, I highly recommend the Sony Non-slip wrap around earbuds.
read the reviews, did the research, took a chance and purchased through amazon and their affiliates. It was a wonderful experience. No hard sell for anything like you would find if you purchased from some of those other sites. About the only down side is the screen reflects a muted shine from a light that the prior TV (panasonic plasma)did not reflect.
I'm very pleased with this item. It's small but ohh so helpful!
I've used four of these mice on my home and work PCs for the past 3 years. I have also installed more than 10 of these for other co-workers over the years. They are reliable and comfortable from what everyone tells me. The battery usually lasts for 5-6months of regular work use. The tracking works well for all types of office desks- mouse pad or not. For under $15 shipped, these are well worth the money. This is a basic mouse- no bells/whistles. Just reliable and comfortable.
I like this case very much, and think the inside web pocket for an extra battery and memory card, is very good. Price was fair, but it is too bad that shipping charges (ground UPS) were 60% of the cost of the case.
June 2004: I bought this camera literally on the way to the airport for my summer trip in Europe. In four days time, I took hundreds of photos. But then the camera inexplicably locked up on me & would not let me close the lens - I tried replacing the batteries - nothing worked - the lens was frozen in the open position. Whatever made the lens lock-up - also corrupted the SD disk & none of the digital photos on the disk were retrievable. I lost all my photos! The next day, I overnighted the camera back to my parents so they could return it to the store within the 10-day return policy. Thinking it was some defect in that individual S-40 camera, they bought me another S40 (b/c I loved the small camera size) & they shipped the new S40 to me. So 3 days after I get my SECOND "new" S-40, it does the same exact lock-up & won't let me close the lens. This second lock-up involved: a different "new" S-40, a different SD card & different rechargable batteries - all the factors were different from the 1st lockup w/ the 1st S-40 camera. Again, the lockup of the lens corrupted the SD card and I could not retrieve my photos & lost them all. Frustrated & with no way to get any tech support, I simply packed the useless $300 camera in my suitcase & still haven't touched it since. I never dropped either S-40 - both of which were actively working only for about 3-4 days each. For 2 different S-40 cameras to have the same exact defect in two completely different situations - it has to be a manufacturing defect. I certainly never mistreated either of the cameras. I'm appalled to read other people's reviews that have had the exact same trouble that I just described & Pentax is not fixing their cameras under the under the warranty policy. I have yet to act on the warranty, and it sounds like it's going to be a royal hassle. Do not buy a Pentax Optio S40 digital camera - I will avoid buying any Pentax camera in the future.
I have been using for almost 2 years without any problems. Small business setting with Win XP, Vista and 7. Keep my firmware up to date. It is easy to configure, navigate the settings and great wireless coverage in 802.11n, no problems with VPN.
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.
Stopped working after 5 copies - had to go to Staples to get a new one for $45. Didn't know how to send it back.
True 16X magnification. The lenses are very sensitive to light and will blur the image when light reflects on them, even indirectly. But overall a good value given the very low prize
I still can't figure out how this product does what it does, but it clearly does it. I had a simple application (putting a digital TV adapter in a cabinet with a solid door) and I was looking for a simple way to get those IR control codes through the door. The product was easy to set up (only one option to play with) and worked the first time. I just wish someone would tell me how the transmitter they bury in the battery compartment of my remote can intercept the IR signals coming out of the IR transmitter on the outside of the remote.
We purchased this for a vacation. It didn't even last 2 hours. We exchanged it at a Radio Shack for another of the same. Mistake. We've had pretty much every problem imaginable: no picture, no sound, won't read discs, delayed sound, battery life nonexistent, bad picture, all of which have been sporadic. The last straw was the power jack in the back of the unit failed. We haven't used the unit much since our vacation in August and the warranty ran out two weeks prior to the power jack problem. Cyberhome wants over $99 for labor and $5 for parts--and they would cover the cost of parts IF they decided the unit was not abused (it wasn't). We have contacted them and to say the customer service is bad is an understatement. They totally blew us off. DO NOT support Cyberhome in any way. VERY BAD!!!!!
I bought the 12 cup model twice. The coffee is hot and quick and superb. I made the mistake of washing the first one with automatic dishwasher liquid and it affected the flavor. Won't do that to this model. I like this coffee machine so much that I bought it in a six cup model as well for when it's just me.
I also have an iPod Mini which is about 2 1/2 years old but that is now full. I bought the Sansa because I use a Windows PC most of the time and it is easier to transfer songs as it requires no additional software installation. No problems so far and the sound quality is very good.
Full featured VHF. Works great. Nice big display and emergency call feature. Can't beat this little radio for 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.
The filter arrive quickly (Amazon Prime) and was in perfect condition. Put it on my new Canon 24-105mm IS USM lens and it will stay there for years. Interestingly, I have a friend who was attending an expensive photography class and the instruction was going on about how you really don't need a filter on your lens. The class went out for a field shoot, someone bumped my friend, the camera dropped and the filter cracked but saved the lens. Canon also says a filter completes the weather sealing on the lens. I've heard all I need to hear about why a filter isn't necessary. I put good quality filters on all my lenses and B&W makes very good quality filters.
This was the first bass headphones i bought. Most say the bass sound great but less then a month the left ear bud stop working. I would not recommend buying V-MODA ear phones if your looking for everyday use of ear buds.
I used 10 of them, and they all works well! I'm glad to get 50 CDs in such a good price and they can burn well!
Bravo!!!!!!!! Came are promised brand new in box. Works great with the home theatre and 1080 plasma TV. All the forums recommended this particular model and they were right.
When I first got the Sansa e260 I was disappointed and would easily rate it 1 star. It uses a database to hold "song titles" and "albums" which doesn't work well if you're a classical musical junky. I don't wish to listen to "songs" by themselves such as the second movement of Beethoven Symphony #5 so this thing was a potential disaster. Then I discovered the open source free Rockbox software for the Sansa. Wow! What a difference some firmware makes. Now "albums" are the directory title, such as Beethoven Symphony 5, and when you select a directory it plays all the music in the directory. It also fixes the USB charging mode so that now the player controls work while hooked to USB. It also has a car mode that recognizes when the ignition switch is turned off which will pause the player, sort of like a GPS does. There are many, many improvements too numerous to mention that make this MP3 player a wonderful experience to own. It does everything I could ever want in a player. The micro SD expansion slot is a huge plus. I can have different categories of music on little memory cards and swap it out for a different listening mood. As shipped, the e260 only takes 2gb cards but after installing Rockbox it will take the larger 4gb and up micro SDHC cards.The player hardware is of course rock solid with great sound and long battery life but the firmware it comes with is almost an afterthought. What was Sandisk thinking? A few mouse clicks to replace the firmware however brings this device up to a 5 star rating. I am so glad I bought this player now.
I've had this card for almost a year and it's still working great. Currently using it in my Blackberry Curve 8330 and haven't had any problems. Can't beat the price either!
I'm able to record not only to the speakers, but I can hook a mircphone and do the same. Very functional - you'll find yourself easily using this when needed. Sony did good here!! Audio outlet and handle also are beneficial. Be sure not put volume too high when recording cause you may hear static/air in the background but not that much.
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.
There's not much to say about cables, the molded ends are well designed for bending stress relief and being snagless, and the cables are well made at a very good price from this seller.
I've been using the Canon PowerShot SD600 for a few months now. It is a really good camera. The photos are great and the feature for short movies has been very useful. The photos are very easy to download with Canon's software. The camera is small enough that it easily fits into pockets. I have recommended the camera to a number of friends.
This product arrived in a timely manner, contained treats, and is a great bargain. Thanks!!!
Good features:(1) Awesome design; tiny, seemed sturdy, easy to fit in any pocket(2) Large LCD screen(3) Long-run battery(4) Wonderful video function (I even don't need to buy a camcorder!)(5) Acceptable/good quality of picture, especially outdoor.Bad features:(1) No TRUE manual setting; you can not adjust the aperture or the speed. It is simply a point-and-shoot camera. DON'T expect more options from this camera(2) Photos taken indoor without flash exhibit skewed colorI would recommend this camera to those who just want a take-around pocket camera and don't want to know more about and deal with photographic terminology.
The Vantec NexStar GX 3.5 USB External Hard Drive Enclosure is all that was advertised. Easy to install you hard drive and the built-in USB 2. Hub is really a plus. Works really well and the internal fan helps to keep the Hard Drive cool.
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.
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.
I chose to buy this device based on the good review from other people who purchased it before. I took it out to a lake on a boat and it works very well. It gives the depth of the location and under water structure if it exists, or weed bed when it is present. When the fish swims by, it can let you know the depth of the fish just swimming by. After I observed the pattern of the fish depth, I set the hook/worm at the right depth and immediately we caught 1 striped bass and 2 rainbow trouts within 20 minutes, each worm caught a fish. The device really helps a lot, more than I can image. In the past when we went fishing in a lake (w/o this device) without knowing where the fish is and just relying on "guessing", we would not have such a luck. With anout $50 at Amazon, this is a must have item if you plan to go boat-fishing on a lake. It will save you lots of try-and-error time and save you the frustration.
this is a great laptop case. I use it every day to carry my laptop back and forth to class when I put my laptop in my book bag.
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!
I bought this to connect a mac desktop to our wireless network.Although it states on the box it is 'mac compatible' what it neglects to mention is that the driver provided on the installation disk will not work with mac os. I attempt to download the driver from the netgear site from another computer and then I am informed that this is provided by a 3rd party for an additional 15 dollars.I will be returning this to the store today.
I think that the Visor Prism is more better than the Palm IIIc because the Visor Prism is upgadable with a 8MB Springboard Module. I think that ist is more useful because it has more programs such as city time. If you were on a business trip I think that the City Time on the Visor Prism would be useful. I think that the Visor Prism is also better because it has more accesories to it such as a camera, an MP3 player, a wireless modem, and e.t.c. Of course although the Visor Prisms size is larger than the Palm IIIc. When I first used the Visor Prism the battery was running out of power pretty fast although. I think that Handspring lied about the Visor Prisms' battery power. Handspring said that the Visor Prisms' power lasts for 2 week and up to 6 more hours with full charge. When I first used the Visor Prism the battery only lasted for about 6-10 hours. Overall I would give this 4 stars.
The description says that this product has a "patented T-bar locking mechanism that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebook and computer devices", yet it did not fit my Dell Latitude. Checking the online manual I finally found the list of products it is supposed to fit (VERY difficult to find on the Kensington web site, which kept forwarding me to the company's UK site). My Dell model was listed there. The Customer Service rep I spoke with told me that it would fit my model BUT I had to buy an adapter piece. The product description clearly states that it fits my laptop - no mention of an adaptor. After going round and round with the rep, who was clearly reading from a canned script and did not seem to comprehend the difference between the written description and what he was telling me, I gave up and said I would buy the adapter but that I needed it right away. No dice. He said they could not expedite it (even at my expense) and it would take 7-10 business days. I was leaving for Europe in two days. The product is unusable and the customer "service" was useless. I was able to pick up a similar product at the airport before departing; it worked fine and cost half as much. I will NEVER buy a Kensington product again.
I bought this cable to interface a PC with an S-Video output to a VCR with a composite video input. I was really disappointed. The picture had bands of interference in it. I thought this might be due to the computer, so I tried using the cable to go from an S-Video output of a DVD player back to the the same VCR. The picture *was* better, but you could still see faint intereference bands, espeically if the picture was more white than black. I finally bought a shielded RCA cable to see if the RCA cable was picking up the interference; still no help.It's not like this adapter doesn't work. But it doesn't work well.
these are the greates earpieces i ever seen as far as sound and confort and ill probably never buy a diferent one, the only problem is that ive had at leat 5 they rarely last more than 8 month and its always the same problem the left speaker just quits but besides that they are awesome
My smaller Gateway laptop was running really HOT! I had a board between me and my lap, but it wasn't doing the job. This laptop cooler (on low) has kept my laptop cool. What an incredible difference! I am amazed and so pleased. It does the job and is practically silent.This device was easy -- take out of packaging/plug in one cord/place laptop on top of device. Presto-end of overheating laptop problem!I do not know how well this would cool a much larger laptop (my laptop's "footprint" is 12-1/2" X 9", which is just about the size of this device).If I had another laptop, I'd buy another of these devices in a heartbeat!
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.
I got this to add another network port to a media server. Essentially I just needed a network port to receive a video signal from a network device in my house. This works perfectly. I installed it in the computer and Windows 7 (64 bit) had it already working, right after boot. My computer already had a Realtek based network card, so it just used that driver. The adapter works great and being PCI installed with no problem on my computer. It has been working receiving 1080P TV signal feed non stop and has had no problem. For around ten dollars, this is a great card, being Gigabit and not Fast ethernet it is a great buy and works perfectly!In the end this card works perfectly! It is super cheap and even at its price point it is Gigabit (usually in this price range you only find Fast Ethernet). I am very happy with this and if I need another PCI network adapter I will definitely get this one!
This harness is decent, but it may not always be accurate as far as pins 9-16 go (1-8 are speaker and seem fairly universal). Double check other sources if you aren't sure what different pins do in your car. Also, you might need to buy 2 of these, that way you have a spare to fill out a few of the empty holes. This harness doesn't seem to give much thought to your can+/- and mute where applicable, so there aren't any cables going in. Sure you could splice/tap your OEM harness, but then what was the point in buying this?Anyway, a decent product, but you need to know what you're doing, and in some applications, this is a bit incomplete.
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.
As the person stated above, it only fits accessories if they are WITHIN the camera!!Because there is only space for the camera body- nothing else. It's very frustrating. I really need to find a different case.Plus, the leather is really hard and plasticky.
This is a great camera for beginners and those that do not have money to burn.
After about 3 months things started going down hill really fast. After leaving it in the car on a summer day something went wrong with the with the power saver. I'd charge it over night and the next morning it would be dead. I'd listen to it for 5 minutes, turn it off, then turn it back on and it would be at half power. Recently the screen broke. That just gave me a good reason to get rid of it.Trust me, keep looking.
My daughter recieved this player as a Christmas gift in 2004. She used it maybe 4 time in 2 weeks then it quite playing, no preview screen, no sound, no nothing, and on top of that the DVD door latch broke when i was trying to figure out what was wrong.Wish I would have read some of the reviews on this product before we purchased it.I recently traded it in on a Magnavox MPD720 picture is better and has all the same accessories and functions as the Polaroid and then some, cost is a little more ($239.00) but you probably get what you pay for.
Great and Fast Service. I had no chance to try the card jet. Looks perfect.
This disk is excellent value. Setting it up is easy. I use it for nightly backup of my PC.Note that 40GB is slightly limited for many users. Maybe consider buying a larger model.
These headphones are perfect! I hated earbuds but I got these ([$$$], definitely a deal, I got the blue ones) and they fit well. They are also comfortable and the sound quality is great! I have a lot of headphones but these are surely my favorite.
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.
There's some piece of mind in being in the car with TomTom. But always check your address. I live in Boston, and when I found Museum of Fine Arts as a pre-programmed destination, I chose it and set off to the galleries. But alas, it led me on some bizarre itinerary that I tried calmly to trust. It is, after all, a GPS. When I ended up on some back road in the middle of a Boston suburb and TomTom announced "You have reached your destination," I was less than pleased. It turns out that the MFA has a mailing address on that road. Well, TomTom, if you have this museum as a pre-programmed destination, the least you could do is make sure it's correct!! How frusterating! I've learned my lesson: I'll always enter an address, and never a point of interest again.
This has been a GREAT multi function fax, scanner, printer, copier. Connects to a computer via USB cable. Helped us reduce the amount of paper files. Made doing business very simple.
This coffeepot is by far one of the best i have owned. It makes a great cup of coffee and is mistake proof. When the coffee is ready the light comes on. No guessing, just a great cup of coffee. It is quiet and fast. I owned my first one for about 5 years. I am now on my second one and would not buy any other make than the presto 12 cup electric pot.
I did a lot of research and decided on this receiver. I wanted a receiver with 3 HDMI inputs. I noticed that a lot of the cheaper 'HDMI' enabled receivers don't decode the audio signal through the HDMI cable and require a separate digital audio cable. With this receiver I can connect components with just an HDMI cable. I also didn't see the need to have video up-conversion. I connected the receiver to my TV with one HDMI cable and one set of component video cables. The auto calibration system worked well, accurately determining the speaker distances to the listener. The receiver sounds great.I had some trouble when I tried to set it up to use the Bravia sync to control my Sony Blu-ray player. Something happened and the receiver wouldn't decode audio signals correctly. I had to do a factory settings reset to get it to work properly again. It could have been my fault, but if that is the case, then the process for this should be easier to do. The instructions had no troubleshooting that related to the problem I created.Overall - I don't think you can find a better receiver for the price.
I purchased this product one year ago this month. As I recall, I was pretty satisfied with the product while it worked -- until October. I sent it back -- had to pay big shipping costs to do so -- & still haven't received it back from the manufacturer. I did get an email about a month later that they were having trouble getting parts & it would be delayed. 3 months later, no receiver.This receiver was my first to receive digital signals, so I was pretty impressed when I first used it. Hook up was simple & the free Hi Def digital picture was great! Has intuitive on screen menu & on screen channel guide. Menus were self explanatory.Occassionally, the unit would 'lock up'. I would have to unplug it, repower it & would work fine. Like I said, after 10 months, it wouldn't display anything at all after it powered on.I noticed another user's unit lasted past the one year warranty -- So I would say you're taking your chances.Communication from Samsung & the big delay getting the/another unit back has me rating their customer service a "D".
Since drip coffee makers have dominated for so long, I wondered how I'd like going back to the old tried and true, percolater system. But I'm happy to report, I'm pleased with my percolater and see no difference in flavor quality from my former drip machines. This 100% stainless steel pot will probably last longer than I will, & I am extremely satisfied with it.
Using it with Lumix GF-1Never had an issue with stability yet. One of the 3 legs isn't as snappy as the others though.
Excellent, each component works as designed and the price is comparatively low.When my remote is loaded with the transmitter and the IR saucer is close by the entertainment system, everything works. Through walls, and 40 to 50 feet away.Excellent value thus far, and since it is brand new, I hope it lasts.
I use these speaker for surrounds in my 5.1 Home Theater system, they are paired with JBL E30 front satellites, JBL E C35 center, JBL E 250P sub, and a Yamaha RX-V767 AV receiver/amp.Great highs - treble is detailed, clear and crisp, midbass is punchy for 4" woolfer, and the midrange is clear and clean; imaging is also good. I have a JBL E250 sub and have not listened to these on their own (full range) so I don't know about bass response/output.I bought these to match (timbre) the rest of JBL Northridge E speakers in my 5.1 surround system and becuase of the off-white color to make them blend in more with walls/celling, plus they come with mounting hardware. These make great surround sound speakers if you have other JBL speakers or not.Bottom line - These speakers sound good, look good (indoors or out), and are easy to mount. A great buy.
I bought this card for my brand new Kodak 1012IS. Immediately after getting it, I opened the brand new sealed package, and card was recognized. Over 2500 pics, High Definition video was recorded instantly, super fast, amazing. I can't believe what a deal I got. Thank you so much Amazon and Beach Camera for such awesome products for such low price. May God continue to bless and prosper companies like these.If you are looking for great card, this card will leave you with extra money to go and enjoy a great dinner!It works,and it works fast, Period.
Easily viewble on standard black with white lettered keyboards. Stickers have not moved nor have the Char rubbed off. Bought for a Korean Exchange Student we have staying with us. If you have a White keyboard I would get the clear with red as yellow will be harder to view. They were easy to apply as they come per the keyboard layout with the key they need applied to under each sticker.
I don't know what all the folks who gave bad reviews of this incredible monitor were doing. I can only assume that they didn't know how to adjust the audio controls on their pc's to match and enhance the sound on the montitor. My sound is incredibly perfect ... for listening AT THE COMPUTER. The monitor sound will not be able to be a substitute for a stereo when having a party, but it's sound richness is great. I am a BOSE person, so I do know what "good" sound is.I agree with JoeW ... " I use the dock to sync and manage. The song files are already on the computer. Why wear out the iPod, when you can listen to the exact same material from your computer? As a sync dock, it's a very nice convenience."I love all the bells and whistles ! Drives, ports, card readers etc. The unit was truly Plug & Play. Very easy !One tip: If your computer is faraway, you will need a USB extension wire.On a scale of 1 - 10, this baby is a 10. If you are buying this beauty for someone you love ... they will not be disappointed, and they will love you for it.p.s. To be honest, I don't play GAMES on it, so all graphics are great for me.
Easy to use, quick on screen directions and changes.The camera makes some disturbing sounds out of the box, they can be disabled from the menu and I would suggest turning them all off.When first turned on the focusing parts move out and makes a small noise.This is the second camera of this model - the first one the battery had to be returned (that takes a while).Normal for a commodity electronic item, mass production will always have lemons and QC problems.A bit slow... shutter, response and refresh all a bit slow, but what I would expect at this price.
I replaced a perfectly fine USB hub with this one because I heard it would maintain power to my devices even when my PC was off. That is what I want because I use my laptop as a desktop, and I would like to still be able to charge my iPhone without plugging in the laptop. It's a perfectly fine USB hub in other regards, if a bit bright.To re-iterate, this hub WILL NOT charge your devices unless your PC or laptop is also powered on.
I've had the device for a few weeks now and have tried everything from faxing, printing and scanning. Scanned both color photo's to documents -- all without a hitch.Having had a HP Laserjet 3150 prior, this is definitely a quality machine for the price bracket it's in.Ink is also in separate containers, thus reducing you long-term costs vs. some other mfgs that put all the colors into a single container which has to be replaced as soon as any color runs out.Quality of the print is good --- its not laser, but the quality is defintely above average.
I've had mine for a while now. For this price, the product is reasonably durable. Not the best one I've had but I'm satisfied enough. It's not reusable though, so once you applied it, you won't be able to remove it and apply it to another device.
I purchased this hood for my Canon f/1.8 50mm lens as the Canon hood is expensive and had received shaky reviews. This hood does it's job, but is annoying to screw onto the filter threads and doesn't allow the lens to be capped while the hood is in place.
Left it on the window sill for a few days until I needed it and it worked perfectly. A little slower to charge up the Kindle than if I had plugged the Kindle into the wall but the Solio will be great while traveling, during a power outage, or when I'm camping in the woods. Funny little instruction sheet with almost no writing and lots of pictures. Once I mastered the art of deciphering the pictures, it worked well for powering my original Kindle. FYI, I had to purchase a special connector tip for the Kindle 1; I believe that one of the tips that came with the Solio would have worked for the Kindle 2. No matter because Solio has ba-jillions of tips on their website for almost every phone and device.
After getting used to putting them in my ears, I am quite pleased with the sound quality. It is more treble than base, which I like because I listen to podcasts. I don't like the little sticky you have to apply over the earpiece to block ear wax from getting in. they should have attached a small metal mesh there instead. The rubber cups are comfortable but a little hard to get off and on to clean.
I took this camera out the box, excited about my new toy, only to find that it didn't work. I chagred the battery for hours-- 5 or 6 HOURS!-- but no dice. I ended up wasting the better part of a weekend trying to figure this out; read the maual, looked stuff up on the Web, etc. Turns out Casio shipped me a completely dead battery that no amount of charging of fiddling would fix. VERY aggravating. Their customer service line was very bureaucratic and not very helpful or sympathetic either. They wanted me to write a letter saying what's wrong, ship it their warehouse (at my expense), and then they would supposedly send me a good battery.Luckily-- and the only good part of this story-- the vendor was J&R;, in NYC. I just went to their store and exchanged it for another camera (a Pansonic), no questions asked, no hassle. Conclusion: Casio sucks, J&R; rocks!
We live in Hawaii, and love being in the ocean. This camera housing works flawlessly. You can access every control for the camera from the outside. The photos are brilliant, and it has not leaked one time. Framing photos was a bit tricky to get familiar with, but I imagine that would be the case for anything 'underwater.' Once we got the hang of zooming in and out, the rest was magic. It works in and out of the water, so it also protects the camera against dirt, sand, and the elements. We don't go to the beach (or pool) without it.
Bought this to try a mirror style lens and it hooked up great without any problems. Looking for to trying it on a spotting scope in the future! Great value!
its hard to find the audio adapter in the store in your area. some area charge you for alot because your buying the quality name, but this 3.5mm Stereo Splitter Audio Adapter, 6inch (female stereo to female rca) its affordable price to buy this. when i used on my ps3 hook it up with logitech X-140 2.0 speaker the sound is superior and crispier
We got it for our mom's birthday. She LOVES it! Her favorites are the Weather 'channel' and email. Pretty simple to use. Although it can't handle all attachments, it suits most of the mail she gets! Pretty cool to know how to dress for the day!Hopefully they will add more scheduling options. I think it would be nice to have email checked more than channels... I think most of the channels are boring myself. But, it's not mine. :)
The best iron I ever hadI am soooooo happy. Its compact. No cord to twist around my iron and a handy place to rest iron while turningfabric
This is a fantastic camera - I've had mine for over 12 months and have taken over 3000 pictures with it. Never a problem and seldom a bad shot.Don't listen to people grumbling about battery life. Spend a couple of dollars more and buy two sets of AA size Ni-Cad rechargable batteries (8 in all) plus a charger, and you'll never think about the cost of batteries again. The carry case even comes with elastic holders to carry the batteries in.Great camera. I recommend it.
It works well. It was a little taller than my old one and I had to bend the metal contacts over to fit it in my guitar, but that was pretty easy.
This was the first GPS navigator that I've owned, I've had it for about 18 months now and I'll probably use it for another 4-5 years before I upgrade. I researched this a lot before I bought, comparing it to TomTom and Magellen's offerings. At the time they just didn't seem to have the feature set or map capabilities that Nuvi 360 had. That may have changed.I keep discovering more nice operational features every time I take it on a long trip. Mostly by accident, although I've surfed some GPS forums and found a few nice bits of info.Pros:1. Very good display, but my next will be bigger. Still I'd want the replacement to fit in my shirt pocket nearly as nicely as Nuvi does.2. Works very well with BlueTooth on my Blackberry Curve AFTER Garmin released the bug fix for it. No distortion. I use this a lot more than I thought I would.3. MP3 player is nice, but I've only used it on one trip where I was trying to reduce the amount of individual devices I was taking.4. Locking suction cup window mount works the best of any I've ever used. Only fallen off the windshield twice in over 12,000 highway miles.5. Touch screen works well, even with my "fat fingers".6. I like that it's smart enough to know what time the sun rises and sets and changes the display colors from day to night, although it's not smart enough to know when it's crossed timezones and reset the clock or arrival time.7. I like being able to download free "points of interest" from POI-factory.com and install them using Garmin's free downloadable software.8. The ability to plug in an SD card to expand the memory has come in handy more than once. My SD card currently has a half dozen family photos and some MP3's.9. Relatively inexpensive map updates. Two hundred for the very expensive Alpine OEM Navi that came in my 2005 Honda Pilot. I'll never update the Pilot!Cons:1. All text-to-speech navigators have this problem, it has no etiquette when it comes to announcing directions! :) She just blurts them out no matter what else is going on at the time and tries to talk over the human beings in the car. This is typically met with the rowdier passengers asking "What's the b***** saying now???" And I haven't found any quick way to get her to repeat what she just said.2. Some maps are badly out of date. In 1983 a huge mudslide wiped out part of Highway 6 near Thistle, Utah. Twenty-five years later (!) Nuvi still thinks it's there and recalculates over and over as you drive the "new" two mile stretch. Also, there was supposed to be an Arby's in a very empty field near Cheyenne, Wyoming.3. No way to teach it a shortcut.4. I think some speed limits have been changed on I-90 in New York since Nuvi got updated. This summer I was traveling 5-10 mph faster than the posted 65 Mph speed limit and Nuvi kept adding time to my final arrival time. This didn't happen anywhere else. Usually my arrival time decreased.5. It would be nice to be able to select what 6 things are displayed on the page that shows Overall Avg, Moving Avg, Max Speed, etc. I flip back and forth between it and the map page to see how much distance I have left vs projected arrival time.6. I wish there was an option to show you just gas/food/lodging, etc. that are close to your projected forward path only, and not include the places you passed 2 miles back. Someday I might want to turn around and drive back 19 miles to a McDonalds, :) but mostly I want to know where the next one is coming up.7. I wish the keyboard screen was QWERTY instead of ABCDE.All in all it's been a good little helper and better than 98% of the time it gets us where we want to go in the most efficient manner.[...].
I bought this card 1 month ago for my camera and it works perfect. There has been no glitches or issues with the space being used. The disk was packaged well and true to its model number it worked with my camera flawless. The camera is in constant use and everytime Ive gone to get my pictures developed the machines have read my SanDisk card perfectly
Sorry but just really don't care for this style although it does seem to hold the ipod classic fine. Just bulky on my waist. Will look for something else.
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.
I purchased the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout for my son for his birthday and he absolutely loves it. I have a Nikon compact 800 laser rangefinder that I thought was best small package laser rangefinder available, that is until I saw the Pro Scout.I still like the Nikon, but the Pro Scout works equally well, with just slightly less range capability. The big plus for the Pro Scout is it's size. It is about half or less the size and weight of the Nikon (or Bushnell) 800 compact and comes with a pouch that when it's on your belt you almost don't notice it's there.If I didn't already have the Nikon, I would buy a Pro Scout for myself in a minute.
I was a little skeptical about ordering this online, but I am very pleased with the results. The shipping was fast, the TV rocks, and I couldn't be happier. There have been a couple of marginal reviews about the screen but I spent some time adjuting it and have no problems now. With all bigscreens it is vital that you adjust the picture settings out of the box. I think the people who have rated this lower have not spent enough time tinkering with the picture (Vader looks awesome!). For $1500 delivered this is a great TV and I highly recommend it.
I bought this coffee maker based on some of the reviews that it is stainless steel. Well, I can tell that the inner side of the vessel is stainless steel and the compartment where you put your coffee, the same goes for the inner bottom surface except for the middle part of the floor. The color changed or it may have been different from the beginning but I haven't noticed. I wipe it with a napkin and try to smell any rust but I haven't smelled any yet. I just wished that this thumb sized piece was made of a better material. Otherwise, I use it everyday and it works perfectly fine.
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.
I bought this for my macbook and I absolutely love it. I wish there were more options of colors, but I'm happy with orange. It's durable and I'm comfortable bringing my laptop with me anywhere I go. =)
JVC XL-FZ258BK 5-CD ChangerGood sturdy, reliable CD changer for the money. As advertised. Buttons on remote are a little small for large fingers.
I just bought an iPhone 4 last week and ordered this adapter. It does not charge or play music through my system.
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.
I have these in a 5.1 setup as the Surround speakers just above ear level on either side of my couch. The sound they output is tremendous.
my mother loves her camera. so finding the film was good for my budget. it was exactly what i wanted. thanks!
Great to carry your Tomtom in when you go shopping, Pop it in the case and put the strap on your wrist. It is a good idea to take your Tomtom out of you car when not in use. Take the Suction cup attachment off the windshield and wipe the inside of your windshield (so you don't leave a ring) as thieves will notice a suction cup attachment or the suction cup ring on the windshield and break into your car to look for your navigation (or radar)system. Hide the suction mount out of sight when not in use.
Top of the video screen slurs.Battery barely lasts for 1 movieScreen active for music CD play.Over all, the product should beavoided.
I purchased the rio forge before reading all the negative customer reviews and I just hoped it wasn't all true. I had no problems at all getting started and it's only downfall was that the clip didn't hold the player in place when I went for my first run. Luckily, the headphone jack is a very tight fit (you have to be sure to push it in all the way) and so my player didn't go far. I fixed this problem by just putting a rubberband around the whole arm band, at the location of the clip. No more worries there. I decided to risk it and try to upgrade the memory, even though many people have had problems with their players after that. It was one of the main reasons that I wanted this player. Well I went for the 1 GB SD card, Sandisk, which after a great deal and rebate, was affordable. When I first loaded a couple more songs (I had filled up the 256 MB already) it seemed to work fine so I downloaded a couple of cd's and then tried to put them in their own playlist. Well this threw the player for a loop and it locked up tighter than a drum. The only way to stop it was to remove the battery. I was ready to throw in the towel and then remembered that there was a reformatting procedure on the disk that came with it (also a FULL manual for the forge) and I tried it. That seemed to fix the problem right away and I went back and loaded it up, going well into my new memory card and so far so good. I even have 4 different play lists and it seems to have everything in order and be fully operational. I'll hope for good things at this point, as I'm still quite skeptical, but right now it's performing very well for me.
This unit worked fine the first two times I used this (about and hour or so ea session) but when I tried to use it the 3rd time....nothing! This was a refurbished unit I bought so I guess I get what I pay for but this will be returned.
just what I needed for my mum and dad for them to be safer in the house. Both have mobility issues - so this gives them some peace of mind
This case is awesome. It lets you view and access easily every part of the ipod, including use of the wheel. It's like the cover isn't there but you can see it is. The only poroblem is it doesn't come with instructions to let you know you need to remove the inside padding for the 80 gig ipod's. At first I thought it didn't fit but by accident the inside padding got caught on the case and I figured out that, duh!, you need to remove it and it fits so tight now. I hope the other person that wanted to return their's finds this out. The belt clip acts like a prop to watch your ipod without it being flat. Over all I really love this product. The best thing is, for the first time I found an ipod accessory under $20.00. Amazing!
Having owned a canon a40(nice camera but only 2 mega-pixel),I bought a canon a75 and was fairly happy with it until itwas stolen. Now I bought the Canon A95, and it's a big improvement on the A75, much clearer pictures, better color saturation in the pictures, better build quality, and a few more mega-pixels which is nice for croppingpictures. So I my humble opion I would recommend this camerawithout reservation. And those looking at the A75 I would recommend spending the extra money for this model.
I searched Amazon for a new battery for the date and time on my digital camera and found this one. After I ordered the battery my old battery started workig again, so, I have not had a chance to use the new battery yet. It's always good to have an extra on hand as they can go out at a time when you really need them. This company shipped extra fast.
I was worried that toting my SLR around would be a lot more cumbersome than taking my point-and-shoot, but the compactness of this bag makes it much easier to carry than I thought it would. It has just enough room for the camera and the lens it came with, plus the charger and a spare battery, and probably a couple of spare memory cards.
I have used these before and they work quite well. Cordless phones often lose their battery power, and the Lenmar is a good replacement brand.
This radio sounds great! It is easy to use, but there are a few things that could use some tweeking. #1 The display is too bright even on the lowest setting, #2 The volume and tuning dials are flat and very hard to turn (at least on my unit) #3 The volume to which you wake with the radio is too loud with no ability to make it lower than a 10 on the volume scale. I did have a problem with the "wake to" function. It would not change. It was sent back to the manufacturer. I am awaiting a repair or replacement. I really did like the unit. The above mentioned glitches I can live with for the sound quality and the price as long as the problem is fixed.
Ordered this cable for providing line out audio from my 3rd gen Ipod Touch to my headphone amp with RCA L/R inputs. No luck. No sound. Called cablestogo and they confirmed that this cable is not the right product.
Great starter digital camera. Takes good pictures. Like everything else, take time to learn how to use the camera setting. Good battery life if you don't use the flash too much. I recommend rechargeable batteries. I would buy this camera again.
I was really struggling to juggle USB devices on my computer. This makes it a no brainer. It worked rigth out of the box and all of my USB devices stay connected all the time. I no longer have to pick between my webcam and external hard drive!
I used this to boost reception in a small wireless 802.11b network set up in a duplex (about 2200 sq feet total, 2 stories, wood-lathe-plaster construction).Initially I set up a Linksys BEFW11S4 Cable/DSL Wireless Router, and was getting only fair reception at the periphery, about 50 feet through walls from the BEFW11S4. The WSB24 installation took less than 60 seconds It sits on top of the router -- same footprint. The signal strength improved to good to excellent at the periphery. Eight computers, both Macs &amp; PCs, have excellent internet connections through a single router and DSL interface.PRO: Small footprint, works as advertised, easy &amp; fast to install.CON: Cost, another power brick, it probably won't boost reception through walls with high interference if you don't have some reception to start with (see Tip #2, below).Tip # 1, for router placement: Place the router as high as possible in your room or structure--it will significantly improve signal strength.Tip # 2, It's a two-way street: The wireless adapter in each computer acts as a transmitter back to the wireless router. Poor placement of the computer or antenna results in poor reception, even with a signal booster like the WSB24. Try repositioning the computer, or get a Wireless USB Adapter (like the Linksys WUSB11), which can be placed closer to the wireless router because of its USB cable. For poor reception on a laptop with an internal wireless card, replace it with a PC slot wireless card. The antenna extends out of the PC card slot for less interference. In my experience, the best is the Cisco Aironet 350, which has 100mW of transmit power (the average laptop card has 30mW) and a diversity antenna, which aligns to the router in any postion.
I bought this and another brand 120mm fan. This thing is pretty quiet I have it hooked up to my fan controller an can turn it full blast and I cant hear it at all compared to my grfx card fan. also much quieter than the other 120 I bought at the same time. if your looking for a quiet fan this is it. and decently priced. only thing is how long will it last? Hopefully forever...
Work great and very sturdy for our four year old! They were the only ones i could find with an audio limiter. Love them for the ds & leap pad!
This is a great solution for those who wish to clear electronic equipment out of sight. I moved a very noisy equipment in to a cabinet in our garage (downstairs). Setup took only 2 minutes and it worked flawlessly. I had to buy an mono audio extension cable to use with the infrared eye piece (as I was suggested by the manufacturer when I called them). I strongly recommend it.
I haven't installed it yet, but the quality appears to be excellent. I would buy again, if I need another one.
Superb headphones these ER-4P's - beautiful sound isolation and a perfectly balanced tone and sound quality that provides depth and clarity. I owned the Shure E2C headphones prior to these (actually I still own them - problem is the rubber over the wire has split and the actual wires are open to the elements so I thought I'll keep those and use them at the gym and get myself a new even nicer pair of cans - problem with the Shure's is that the wire flexes and fatigues at the same point due to the bending of it behing the ear and then combine that with the terrible case where you wrap the phones which causes even more stress and its no wonder the rubber covering the wiring eventually gave out - as thick as they were!).Well on to these Ety's - they are awesome! The Shures sounded good - but these Ety's seem to have quite a bit more dynamic range - the Shure's sounded excellent after using standard Ipod or Sony headphones but now these headphones are making the Shure's sound a little flat and lacking in the treble and mid end. The bass is excellent and just the right amount when the EQ of your machine is kept flat and the headphones have a superb balance as far as tonality.Subtle details are even easier to hear with these than with the E2's. Overall, the sound quality of these things is superb and so is the noise isolation. In fact - these seem to cancel out more noise than the E2's which I thought were excellent but these are truly better. Also a very important point is that these headphones are comfortable! The E2's were good with the foam tips but man oh man was the flange tip uncomfortable! It was actually capable of scarring your ear! They were hard and uncomfortable so you can imagine what a pleasant surprise it was to find that the soft triple flanged tips are very comfortable with the Ety's as are the foam tips. They also block out a lot of external noise. The only issue I have is that indeed the cables do cause a microphone effect but the supplies clip is quite useful for keeping the cords from danling much - the E2's were less prone to this mic effect but they also didnt seal as well as these Ety's - especially with the flange tips. Overall - these are brilliant headphones and at a price that is now much more affordable than the $300 they are supposed to retail for they are superb value for money too. Do yourself a favor and pick up a pair of these - you will not be dissapointed - your music will literally come alive and you will appreciate the comfortable isolation these headphones provide. Lastly, the presentation is also superb, you get a box with all the accesories, a carrying case, extra foam and flange tips, etc. All in all these are the best headphones you can buy in the under $300 category.
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 since it was offered as a package and it works as advertised.
The price was right, the headset is very sturdy. Not one of those flimsy space-aged jobs. But I will say the sound is a little foggy, just a touch. Its noticeable but not so unpleasant that you'd be cranking the volume up to hear. All in all a decent little headset.
Love this. Easy to use. Makes organizing my photos so easy. Great delivery. Excellent price. I would definitely buy more of these if I needed them.
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.
I recently bought a 42" widescreen HD LCD TV.I thought that my 1 year old progressive scan Onkyo DVD player would look amazing, how dissapointed I was. The new TV simply highlighted all the flaws, pixelation, blurring etc. After some research and after being scared away by the HD DVD versus Blu-ray war that is taking place, I discovered upconverting players, I read the reviews here on this site and researched other sites. The outlay was relatively small and I was prepared to wait in line for the player. I ordered it on Monday Feb 12th and it arrived two days later!This affordable DVD player has made me feel that my purchase of an HD TV was worthwhile. Believe me, upconverting is the way to go, the picture quality is sensational. Google it, read the reviews it's all true.The HDMI cable comes with the player, it plugs straight into the TV's HDMI port, I used an optical connection (not included) to my Onkyo digital receiver, couldn't be simpler! I can't tell the difference between the Onkyo and the Oppo in the surround sound department, bloody great!In conclusion, I feel like I've dodged this HD war. Once word gets out about upconverting players, I wouldn't be surprised if many more people will opt to take advantage of this technology. Thank you to all those before me who wrote a review here and helped me with this decision.
The charger I purchased was just what I needed. But I should have bought one that can plug in the usb as well as the wall
Dont buy it from amazon.... you can get it from the apple for for like 149.
We bought this card to use for a trip so we wouldn't have to use 4 different memory cards and the capacity suited us well for the trip. The problem came about when I tried to get photos off of the memory card and successfully got 30 or so pictures off before I started getting an error message and I couldn't copy my photos to my computer. I took the card out of my computer and re-inserted to fix the problem and when I opened the file, all of our photos were gone! I ended up having to pay another $40 for a program to get the pictures back. This will be going in the trash can and I'll be going back to Sandisk cards from now on.
Umm, it's an SDHC card, it has 8GB of capacity. Oh get the Amazon Frustration Free packaging it's so nice. I got two cards the same day, one with and one without. Took me forever to get into that blister pack!No I don't work for Amazon, (though if they'd like to offer me a job I'm graduating with a BA in Communications in May '09 :D )
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.
Game settings that choked my old card (GeForce FX5950 Ultra 256MB) to 5fps now go at tolerable 20fps with this card, while my computer's 3DMark05 score with the old card was 1262 (LOL!) and flew up to 5457 when the BFG GeForce 7800 was swapped into the system. With the old card, my comp was in the basement at the 9th percentile among 277,000+ systems tested, and went to the 57th percentile overall. It was in the top 10% of P4 systems. Basically, the GeForce 7800 took my old system as high as an AGP/P4 system can go.No compatability issues so far (3 weeks of use) on 15 or so games. I'm pleased that I can run games such as Oblivion, Guild Wars, Eve, and FlightSim at detail settings that are satisfying.BFG recommends a minimum of 400 watts power, which is exactly what I have. No problems feeding the GeForce 7800 even though I have plenty of other stuff running.I was hesitant at first as to whether or not I should sink more money into my 5 y.o. system, but now I'm glad I made the purchase. My comp is viable once again for mainstream gaming.(My system: 400W PSU, 2.8GHz P4, crappy Intel MoBo, 4GB RAM, 2 SATA HDs w/fans, 2 optical drives, 3 case fans, Win XP Pro/SP3).
Purchased this filter for protection and because it was a great deal. I've had "accidents" before and wanted to give my lens that extra protection it deserves. It is on the lens and works fine. So far no problems. I will buy another.
This was my very first foray into the world of networking and other than a little impatience with my own learning curve it was easy.The walk-through html-based setup program worked well, once the fog lifted from my brain. It was relatively intuitive and easy to understand.I did not have to use the telephone customer service. It's only been in service a short time so I can't speak to durability, but it just sits there blinking occasionally, and more importantly, working.... It's easier than you'd find on windows. No surprise there but it's a worthwhile read.The Linksys router is a nice, inexpensive piece of gear and worth the money.
worked great for me. Connects my laptop to a USB hub that i have set up close to my couch so I can use my TV as a giant monitor.
Why they even sell cameras with a 16MB memory card is beyond me as it is good for less than 20 pictures of poor quality - put at least a 128 and give the buyer a bit more picture capacity. 1GB gives me more than enough memory to take 100's of pictures at the highest quality. I can take as many pictures as necessary, review them and save only the best still having room for 100's more. Don't buy anything less than 1Gig, the price differential between smaller sizes and the 1Gig is not worth it.
We needed a new iron and given the good reviews decided to buy this model.The charge doesn't last long enough to complete a short ironing session.Steam is very weak like if it wasn't there at all.I hate to return products, but my wife refused to use it after trying it a couple of times.Bottom line: if you want good results with your ironing I'd stay away from this model.
I love this massager. When I first saw this many years back, I always wanted one but it was very pricey then. The best one is the Deluxe massager which has many more massage heads.Worth it. I bought this as a gift for someone and now notice that when they use it, the handle sounds like it is going to break off. I'm a little concerned. I use it as I should and give it a rest so as not to overheat. Not much more simple than that. Think this one is defective. Others are ok.I'm curious to see if Thumper has had any issues with this one. I love this as it massages DEEP into the tissues.This is great for just one person. A lot of stores have knock-off versions that I don't really care for. I saw one at Brookstone and really disliked it. It's like, why not give Thumper credit for their idea!If you are an athlete, consider getting this version or the deluxe version as you will probably have this for some time. Deluxe is like $90 more and you will most likely put it on plastic so do it!You can use both for one person. You just have to place this right. Check out Thumper's official website. It shows some cartoon guy laying back on pillows with the deluxe massager "thumping" away, eh? They're Canadian!Enjoy!
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.
I recently sold my Canon S30. While it was an EXCELLENT camera, I still found myself wanting a more compact design. It wasn't difficult to decide upon the S230 from the Digital ELPH line of camera's once they had a 3.2MP version.I'll say this, everything about this camera is top notch. If your looking for a high quality, well built camera that easily fits in your pocket, look no further.Only bad thing I can think of is the rubber door that covers the proprietary connection port on the side of the camera. It seems pretty flimsy and eventually with enough opening and closing may just wear off. It's a very thin piece of rubber. Other then that, that's all I can think of.You can try and knock the flash or the weak optical zoom, but if you consider the size of camera your working with I'd say they are more then adequate. If you need a lot of flash power, or a big zoom lense, look for another camera.
I have owned this unit for almost two years and have had no problems. We bought it for a long family vacation and it works great. Airplane and car trips, no problem. The battery life could be longer, but we usually get at least two kids movies before recharging.
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
if you like USB2 and external burners, don't have the internal slots available or just need an additional burner, this is a flawless unit. Plextor has always been a 1st tier name in CD burning...I've never had any issues with this drive...
I wish I could say that the product worked well but the nozzles jammed, the ink quality is less than poor and I don't recommend buying an off brand ink if you do quality work. Go for the manufacturers brand. But the HP machine is a stinker and I found the Epson replacement to be a much better and higher quality item.
Good solid fat RCA cables. Great for replacing thin cables that come with electronics.These are not used as my primary rca cables on amp and CD player. They only connect my equalizer and cassette player which are rarely used, so I can't comment on audio improvement. But they sounded good when I tested when playing a tape.
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 bought this tripod to take hiking with me and it does that job better than anything I have ever seen.Folded this tripod is absolutely tiny and very light. It looks and feels like a toy. But extended this pod is nearly as tall as a full sized pod weighing 4 times as much. With the legs fully extended they are a bit flexible, but nothing too bad and more than stiff enough for shots as slow as 1 second, even slower on a calm day.I use this tripod with a Nikon N50 which weighs 3 1/2 pounds with lens. Not the heaviest setup in the world, but certainly not light. This tripod supports this weight, even in vertical orientation very well, better even than my old full sized tripod.The ball head is fantastic. Unlocked it is very fluid, giving complete freedom to frame the shot however you see fit, once locked that camera stays exactly where I put it, no creep or movement whatsoever.This tripod does not have any built in spirit level but with the ball head such would be useless anyway as the ball head can move in any direction relative to the legs. I would recommend a camera mounted level, such as one that attaches to the hot shoe, if alignment with the horizon and such are important to your shot.While hiking I just leave the tripod attached to my camera, collapse the legs, and carry the whole thing on my neck strap with one hand to keep the camera from swinging around, the same as I do when I have no tripod at all.The included carry bag is well made, and the bottom is double layered, but the strap is a bit too short for me to put over my shoulder, but I have carried it on my belt using the strap as a big belt loop, which works well enough. It's certainly a great place to store the pod and keeps it protected from scratches and small dings when no in use.This tripod would easily fit in any backpack with tons of room to spare, or even in a medium to large multi compartment camera bag. I have even carried it in my coat pocket.In conclusion, this tripod is well worth the money and certainly not a flimsy toy.
Keyboard with mouse is excellent package. Ergonomic design eases wrist stress. Mouse is the correct size and curve to fit my hand.
Since I travel full-time, enjoying my music, dvd, and game library is a balance between speaker performance and the hassle of committing luggage space. I chose to give the Sonic Impact SI-5 Gen2s a try after reading the reviews on this and other sites. The benefits of the extremely small size, almost no weight and NO POWER BRICK of any kind were my deciding factors. Sure, they do not offer the same frequency response of the Bose or other high-end speakers, but they compares quite favorably with other small-form traditional speakers not using a sub-woofer. I was surprised at the sound quality. Everything from Ozzy to classical and films to playing Halo sounds pretty awesome. I don't know of any signal to noise ratio rating, but I don't hear any hissing at a normal distance even with the volume significantly loud.A previous review stated that playing with the EQ was essential. I agree, though it was a simple 30 second process with the Windows Media Player. The music actually seemed distorted without adjusting the EQ. I was quite disappointed with the speakers out of the box, but the EQ took care of the problem very simply.You're not going to throw any parties with these speakers, but they are loud enough to get the guests in the next hotel room calling the front desk. Also, with the volume up and holding the speaker face-up, a dime dances like crazy, nearly flipping over (that's probably not endorsed by the manufacturer). They do move some air.You can't beat these for balancing size, weight, performance and price. I and my travelling crew compare notes on portable computer accessories and have used Bose, Yamaha, Creative Labs, and other speakers in the past. The afore-mentioned balance of features these speakers offer is going to sell quite a few to the people I work with.Note: The SI-5 Gen1 (around $20) require battery power or purchase of an AC/DC power adapter or USB power cable. The SI-5 Gen2 of this review (around $30) include the USB power cable or will run off battery power. The package, however, has a missprint stating that the USB cable is not included. You can see it through the clear plastic package. Fear not.
THIS IS A VERY NICE MACHINE.IT IS LIGHT AND PORTABLE,AND GETS ALMOST 6 HOURS ON A BATERY CHARGE,WITH THE BRIGHTNESS SET TO LOW.THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR MACHINES TO THIS WITH MORE POWER,BUT THIS WORKS FOR ME AS A SECOND MACHINE.
This is the first watch of this kind that I ever owned. I will say that once you get to know it, you will truly be amazed at the many functions that no other watch company can even come close to doing.
I bought this case after reading a lot of the reviews, so my expectations were adjusted accordingly. It is exactly what I want, a streamlined protective leather case that is compact and still allows me to slip the whole package into a pocket, etc. As many reviews have said, it will not hold anything but the camera itself. I did not want or need extra storage in the case, so I am happy with it.
This case is a good snug fit with an SD1200IS. It has one near-fatal and surprising flaw.Canon supplies a lanyard with all the SD camaeras. That lanyard is looped through a bushing on the camera body for easy carry.The lanyard has a largish joint where the thin cord that loops to the camera bushing in joined to the much thicker cord that makes up most of the lanyard.The camera case has a hole to accept the lanyard. Unfortunately, the hole is too small to let the joint of the lanyard pass through it without a struggle. So you either don't use the hole or struggle with the joint every time you want to use the camera.Really dumb design on the part of Canon. I mean REALLY dumb. Makes the case nearly useless except for storage.
This cable is connected from my Wii to my projector. The video quality and sound quality are just as good as any other cable I have used, whether 3, 6, or 9 feet. I'm happy with my purchase, and the price was very good.
I have my sattelite and xbox360 hooked to it. It automatically switches to the Xbox as soon as I turn it on. As soon as it is cut off it switches back to the sattelite. Picture quality and sound is as good as if it was hooked directly to the tv.
This kit contained everything that I needed to have a tech install a new mount for my movable XM radio in another truck. It came complete, and quickly, so I had everything that I needed.
Printer was shipped and arrived within two days. Plugged it in and ran like a champ.
I've been using this monitor for about 3 years now, with no problems. It originally had one bunk pixel, but it corrected itself after a bit of use. I'm an avid gamer, and watch dvds regularly using this monitor, and I have to say it performs great.
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.
WHEN I DID A SEARCH FOR THIS VIDEO CARD YOUR SITE CAME UP AS A SUPPLIER. I ORDERED THE CARD AND WHEN I RECEIVED IT REALIZED IT WAS THE WRONG PART. THE DIFFERENCE WAS AN ADAPTER FOR THE SMALL FORM FACTOR PC. THE THING IS ONCE I GOT THE CORRECT PART FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER IT WOULD NOT LOAD THE SOFTWARE THAT CAME WITH THE PART. FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY THAT YOU NEED TO READ THE REVIEWS PRIOR TO PURCHASING. THIS CARD IS BAD NEWS NO MATTER WHICH TYPE YOU BUY. AMAZON LET ME RETURN THE PART WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. AGAIN, DO YOUR RESEARCH PRIOR TO BUYING!
I bought the 120gb model and had a good experience for about 1month. After a month, the device is no longer recognized by my computer, or any other computers for that matter. I have only 20gbs of info on the drive, but it was very valuable information to me. Now I am SOL...looking for a replacement, but facing the sorry fact that I lost my info. How sad of an experience this has been. Live and learn I guess.P.S. There were many posts on tech forums with the same complaints and issues...this is not the first and only occurence.
The Ethernet port on an old macbook I had was damaged which wasn't a big deal at the time because I connected via WiFi all the time. Ended up upgrading and storing away the MacBook until I decided to dig it out of storage and turn it into a Minecraft Server. Over WiFi we would experienced a few lag spikes so i ordered this to connect it over Ethernet. The thing works exactly as I expected. Handled the connection of 12 people just fine. The minecraft server itself however running on a Mac left much to be desired, so I loaded up XP on Bootcamp and gave it a go again. Connection is amazing with 15 people connected just as if I was running it through the actual Ethernet port.I also tried it on my Win 7 laptop just for fun. Worked perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone who had a bum Ethernet jack on their computer or laptop, or someone just looking for a USB to Ethernet. Fine product with a fine price.
lightscribe capable is what made me purchase these and it was a good choice. good quality sound and play back. the picture on the cd that you choose will come out gold like the cd color not in the color of the picture so be careful about the details of the picture, but other than that very pleased with the purchase.
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.
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.
This should work perfectly if what you need is a converter from "Mini-Optical" to "TOSLINK Optical."The description is misleading, saying it's for a 3.5mm stereo audio cord.
This is my first filter from this brand and I know it will not be my last! Up until now I have been buying cheap filters from Best Buy since it is just to protect my lens. This is my first experience with a *good* filter and right from the box you can feel and see the difference! The filter is heavy, the glass is thicker but still incredibly clear, the mount is solid and goes on and off my lens easily without sticking or wiggling. It *feels* well made. Holding this in one hand and one of the cheap ones from Best Buy in the other and you can definitely feel a difference in weight and materials. I got this for my 70-300mm lens but will definitely look at replacing the rest of my filters with this brand over the next few months. They are more expensive but you definitely get what you pay for!
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 have bought this DVD player in April 2004 and it wasn't playing right from the next day. I figured out that the tray wasn't closing right, so I had fixed the problem myself. Then the remote stopped working. I have replaced the battery, but still didn't help. So, I contacted the customer service and they informed me that a replacement will be sent to me in couple of day. One week, no response at all. I contacted three times and never had a response and they keep telling me it will be sent on priority. They have never sent the remote replacement even after 5 months.I WILL NEVER BUY POLAROID products. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM.
I have many B+w filters and this is one of them sick on my 16-35mm f2.8. Difficult to see the difference between with and without the filter.
Nothing is more disappointing than things that don't work. Especially when said products are supposed to be a flagship product from a major manufacturer. Especially when you really depend on the thing for your small business. Especially when you can't get any reasonable level of support from the producer.The HP PSC 2410 is a sexy little machine to be sure and it comes with great accolades and attributes; "It slices, it dices... and wait, if you act now, it'll bust out a six course meal at the press of a button..." Well, for months I gotta say this baby did not disappoint. It kicked out copies and prints and faxes and pretty good quality pix, all straight out of the box. But now? A couple of years into the relationship? I guess the honeymoon is over. Maybe we've just gotten too used to one another but even when I try all the sweet-talk in the world, I can hardly get ANY action these days from this thing. She just sits in the corner and makes funny noises and flashes incomprehensible hour-glass signals on her screen.What have I done wrong? Did she see me and my "other" girlfriend at some point? Did she get mad that I let the dog into the office on a rainy day? Feel abused by having to print out yet another copy of my kids Peace To All The World essay? Whatever it is, I am SORRY. I just want her to work again. I just want to make a copy or print a simple document.I've changed the cartridges, I've cleaned things, turned them off and on, pressed and held any number of buttons. Uninstalled, reinstalled drivers. I've danced, sworn, swooned.... nothing will bring this machine out of its funk. Well, in a few days she'll work again. For no apparent reason. I know, it's just our cycle now-a-days.But ohhh, how cool it would be if our friends at HP had anything helpful to suggest when I call with questions. I've done all that they've asked. Twice. I've begged and pleaded. I thought, maybe it's just me. But then I look up "hp psc 2410 printer problems" online and I see that these very issues are incredibly widespread. People all around have serious problems with the machine and little to no help from HP.This sucks. I'm calling a psychic next.
I have had this camera for about two weeks now and i have to admit when i first got it i was a little afraid that it wasnt going to live up to the standards of the camera i was replacing it with. My old camera was really bulky so that is why i purchased this cybershot. It fits just about anywhere and i love how lightweight it is also. Perfect for travel!My old digital camera didnt have all these fancy features that this sony offers which is probably why most users arent getting the perfect photos on the first try. Its been two weeks and i have discovered exactly how to get the quality photos i am used to. Now that i know how to use the features properly i am extremely happy with my purchase. While there are many things that might contribute to the grainy photo issue that i have read from other reviewers, i think one solution might be to lower the photo size settings to the 4x7/5x7 setting (unless you are wanting to print out something larger).Overall, very happy with this product.
Essh. Don't buy this router. I'm pretty sure it has such a high rating because people don't give it enough time. A friend recommended this router to me Sept 02. The first router I received had loads of white noise. Living in NYC means cramped apartments, and my computer(s) are in my bedroom. Was impossible to sleep w/ it plugged in. So, I complained and got a second shipped (as my friend's had no audible noise). Same white noise.I was fed up but needed a router so, hoping for the best, just lived w/ it and unplugged the router every night. Lately though, after having the router for less than a year, my cable (RR) connection started dropping. Bypass the router, everything's fine, connect the router, connection drops. This morning, plug in the router and nada. It's dead, no pwr lights. For what it's worth, my friend's router also died two weeks ago.I'd seriously stay away from this manufacturer.
I am not one to get new &quot;gagets&quot; uy wife insisted that I try this since we were going to the pacific rim. I have spent nearly 15 years traveling in the Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney route and thought I new it all.Well, With this card I was able to find shops, eating establishments that I never new about. Thank you Palm for getting me On track.
Got this for my Roku. I have it connected to my TV with an HDMI cable, but my TV speakers are junk. So I used the RCA cables my Roku came with and this cable to run the Roku's audio signal to my computer speakers with sub woofer. What a difference! The cable is good quality. Does not seem flimsy or cheap and everything connected nice and tight. No complaints!
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.
For anyone new to audiophile headphones, you may be surprised to learn that Sennheiser is THE name in the audiophile headphone business, and have been for some time now.In case evidence would help you:1)Ask the pros - HD600s are popular in serious studio recording, where sound quality is all-important.2)More expensive is not necessarily better - other companies use their names or unnecessary and expensive materials to bump up the price....3)Sennheiser is interested in "true sound", and, accordingly, puts into their products the right materials and excellent acoustical engineering. Everything in the 555s is for sound quality and comfort and durability. (Some headphones use wooden shells, fancy materials, and other such gimmicky things...that's just plain stupidity if you consider the sound, but it gets buyers that don't know audiophile headphones.)4)Open vs closed - sound is vibrations. The air needs to vibrate if you want good sound. Closed headphones may help cut out noise in some situations, but it will dampen the sound in all situations. (Sennheiser's audiophile line are all open.)5)Look at the stats! - the stats alone are better than most...the 555s are, essentially, standard for audiophile headphones...595s, 600s, and 650s are better, but other brands have a tough time matching even some of the lower ones, such as the 515s.6)Noise cancelling vs pure quality - I have tried Bose noise cancelling headphones, which attempt to advertise good quality, but in fact, the noise-cancelling mechanism calls for the "closed" type and, furthermore, functions by running a sort of noise-dampening frequency, which, sadly but inevitably, dampens the sound (and puts pressure on your ears). Nice feature for noisy situations. However, audiophiles typically seek out a quiet place to listen. (Although in my experience, 555s sound so much better I prefer not having noise-cancelling over lesser quality.)7)Great entry level - as above, these are the standard within Sennheiser's line of audiophile headphones. Even so, if you are just moving up to this quality level, you would be surprised how clear the music is, how suddenly you can hear the details you have been missing...in comparison, ordinary headphones or other companies' headphones simply sound trashy - the pitches may be there and the general sound is there, but no tones, no flavor, no character, no spirit. You'll be surprised how much you have been missing.8)Sound reflection - just as Bose uses sound reflection in its speaker systems, Sennheiser uses such technology to create a more real experience...thus, they work great for movies too. Instead of having half the orchestra on one ear and the other half on the other, it will seem more like you are actually in a concert hall. (Although, at this price level it still won't be perfect...still, it will be better than the vast majority.)9)Sennheiser is legendary - Do you know what the world's best headphones are called? Try Sennheiser Orpheus. They were a limited edition, only 300 were made, and are reportedly absolutely surreal. (The Orpheus, being so rare, is not very available...the best price I have seen is $12,000, and that is IF they are for sale.) The 555s follow in grand footsteps.Now, a few points of advice if you get serious with audiophile headphones and get 555s or better:1)To use them to their fullest, try to use them through good hardware... (iPods and mp3 players are pretty good, but if you want to go all out you could get amps, etc.)2)Healthy volume is 70 decibels or less (about 70% of the max volume on 555s)...and, sound quality is generally better if you don't force them all the way up. (Finding a quiet environment helps.)3)enjoy
This printer cord is a regular USB 2 printer cable. It works just you'd expect from a similar product anywhere. What makes it so outstanding is the price. Even with shipping it was less than half the cost of the exact same cable in the stores. Half! I am very pleased with it and other purchases I have made through Amazon. I always check Amazon first.
I bought this item in April 2009 and have been on line with their support at least 5 different times for an hour at a time. It prints and then it doesn't print. It is a nusance. It takes two minutes to warm up to print a single page.
I won the ReplayTV in the Amazon.com sweepstakes and after the initial disappointment of not being able to configure the product properly, am pretty much happy with it. It is very conveninent to program it and forget about it...it will record your favourite shows/movies with the push of a button and viewing it later it very easy too..push a couple of buttons. The most amazing thing is that it categorizes the movies and shows into zones like Action, Comedy, and so on.But like eveything else, this too has its limitations... - Standard recording option shall give you 20 hours of record time but the quality of the recording is passable and NOT great - Customer service is really bad. I had problems setting up the system initially and had to figure it out myself what was wrong. Even now, after a couple of months, the channel listing for my area is wrong - You cannot record one show while recording another,if you use a cable box, even if you use a cable splitter. - The channel listing it retrieves from the network is wrong so you cannot record shows aired on about 15 channels.( This is true for Hudson, MA for CableVision, I do not know about other areas)For its sheer convenience and ability to pause real/live TV it deserves 4 stars, but for the problems it would have had 5 stars
This device solves the problem with the limited number of USB ports on our iMAC and the number of devices that need to be connected. This helps us not to have to plug/unplug everytime work has to be done.
This card works good. The software is kinda buggy. It monitors the conection and if i go out side it says i have no signal but i am still connected to the internet at full speed. Other then the software problem this is a good card.
The eyepieces alone are easily worth the price. The barlow lens, planetary filters, and lockable aluminum case just make a great deal even greater. Normally, Celestron only offers this deal if you also purcahse a Celestron telescope. If you're in need of some good eyepieces and accessories consider this set. You won't be disappointed!
I bought one of these for myself several months ago. It is a bargain for the price. Got a second one for my daughter this Christmas
SanDisk Cruzer Titanium is very a really solid, fast cle USB with a very large advantage: the software SanDisk CruzerLock that more. Easy A to use, reliable. I strongly recommend it has all
I recently got a laptop a couple weeks ago, and while I'm starting to get used to the touchpad, let's just face it. To get more out of the pc, you need a mouse, a touchpad won't cut it. It was getting really hard to any of the games I have on here. So, I looked around for a week or two. I needed a wireless mouse, since the mouse would actually be about 4 inches away from the usb port, I didn't want that huge wire. But it seemed that all wireless mice made for notebooks were just way too tiny, for about the same price. So, today I went out to the store with some money, and I was just going to buy one right then. After trying them all out, for about this money, this was the best choice.This mouse is about the size of a normal desktop mouse, its very comfortable to hold for a long time. Extremely easy to install. Just put in a battery, plug in the usb receiver, wait a little bit, windows will install it within a few seconds, and you're good to go. To get the extra buttons working you'll need the software. Although that's also a very simple process. I'm very glad I bought this mouse, and would recommend it to anyone.
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.
The picture quality is excellent. Only problem so far has been photographing children playing in a gymnasium with no flash. Even "Kids and Pets" setting can keep this sharp.
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?
We were looking for a cheaper TV. I searched online and made a list of 3-4 possibilities and checked them out at my local Best Buy. This won the contest hands-down. Not only is the TV packed with many features, but the built-in DVD player just makes the decision more than easy.Picture quality is great. Ghosting isn't evident, but can be seen easily in 24 fps video. In fact, that's my only real complaint, but it isn't a big one, so don't put a lot of weight on that, ok? Additionally, even though the screen is 16:9 aspect ratio, playing 4:3 at 'normal' aspect ratio still looks good, and there's a button on the remote to 'stretch' out 4:3 images to fit the screen without losing any of the image. It's a very handy feature that's easy to use. Close Captioning is also available at a single touch of a button, which is better than most TVs out there.Using the HDMI input is a breeze, and the image quality is great and crisp when using it. However, please heed the warning in the manual and DO NOT connect your PC to the HDMI input. There's an analog D-SUB connector specifically for your PC.The DVD player is easy to use. The only complaint I have about the DVD player is that it has a slow load time. But image decoding is good, and I haven't run into a problem with playback yet. In fact, one REALLY STRONG point this unit has in its favor is that it plays DivX files. If you download movies on your PC and burn them to CD-Rs, this will play them, and plays them really well. Also, as per standard, the DVD player also plays audio CDs, mp3s, photo CDs, etc etc etc. All these work well.Audio is also good. If you don't connect the audio outputs to a separate audio system, you might be a little disappointed with the low volume from the built-in speakers. I wasn't disappointed, as I do care about my eardrums. But otherwise, it works just fine.My wife complains that switching channels is slow. After she pointed it out, I agree that it's slower than other TVs, especially any Sony model. But it doesn't bother me, I'm not the kind of guy that tries to see how many channels I can scan through in 30 seconds, because I know exactly what I want to watch and when it's on.For this price, this TV/DVD combo is an unbeatable deal.
I got one of these a few days after they came out. Initially it worked fine, but its performance has slowly degraded over time with it taking longer and longer to respond to menu choices and button clicks. Now it randomly decides it won't play discs or will abort in the middle of playing! Warranty repair is expensive - keep your receipt.
Anyone looking to purchase their first PDA should consider the Toshiba e310. It's every bit as slim and light as any Palm device on the market.Its bright color screen is very visible indoors and outdoors. Colors do seem a bit washed out, but that's the only complaint I have about this machine.Toshiba included a very nice sync cradle to hold the e310 up for you to see and your co-workers to be jealous of. And believe me your co-workers will stop and look. This handheld has a very sharp look to it.MP3 playback through headphones sounds wonderful and plenty loud. The included SD slot allows you to add memory expansion cards for all your data, applications and/or music.Anyone who doesn't need network connectivity from a handheld and wants a solid device that will work hard and play hard will be very satisfied with the Toshiba e310!
Well this was my 1st dvd burner I have bought, I installed it to a Compaq Presario 5420US and it worked without ANY issues! The Roxio software 6 works very well. I know some people are like Nero vs Roxio. Personally I never had issues with Roxio and I would say it is one of the better ones to use. This burner will do as it says and burn in about 8-15 mins. It takes a tad long when doing data cds however. (15-20 mins) Which isnt that bad considering losing 4.5 GB of your data would be sad to lose.. DVD playback works extremly well also.One MAJOR plus about this unit.. it came to me as RPC1 !!! This unit is able to be RPC1 via firmware, however it seems that Amazon.com ships them out already as RPC1. RPC1 means that you can play any region dvd disc from around the world and not just USA.I would recommend this unit to anyone who wishes to start out with a great unit that has support and a long line of good feedback for. Hope you enjoy it as well.
I already have the previous version of this camera (model WVC11B) up and running on my network and like it a great deal. This model refused to allow me to connect unless I was on my network. From outside using my WAN address and port assigned to the camera the camera rejected the connection. I know I had everything set up correctly because I was replacing the WVC11B and knew what I was doing. I contacted LinkSys and they told me to return the unit. I have read that this issue has happened to others so I suspect there is a bug in the Firmware. There is a new firmware version available now (version 2.07) however LinkSys Support can't tell me what issues were resolved with this version and the release notes are too low level to be able to tell if my problem was resolved. Since I already returned the device I couldn't just install the new firmware and find out.
As a professional DJ, I learned the hard way that it s__ks to lose your boughten cd collection or worse yet to have discs stolen when people say "hey, can I look over your collection?" Being the nice guy that I am, and very naive at times, I try to see the best in people and that is a recipe for getting ripped off about 95% of the time.SO--when I decided to make up my own mixes and forgo the suitcases of cds in their respective cases, I wanted something easy to label and easy on the pocketbook--but also a media that would play and last. This is it--VERBATIM is what it says it is, and I will always buy this product. Don't fool around with imitations, these guys are the real deal and they work fine in my iMac and Gemini system. (and no, I don't have a digital deck yet for the DJ biz, I love CDs too much to switch over).
Works pretty good.. Easy to store away for a rainy day.. I would definitely recommend it to anybody who likes to be prepared for any situations that may pop up... Worth the price all day.....
I must say that the sound quality is very impressive. The audio is very crisp and natural. Most of the other headphones I tried are just bassy and muddy. Because of that, it may take you a little while to get use to the sound. I've been using Sony for the past 6 years, i must say that i'm incredibly disappointed with Sony's inferior sound quality (MDR-700, who would have thought)I do however disagree with the editorial review about the limited high frequencies: 20kHz is more than enough, as a matter of fact people who could hear at this frequency should consider themselves very lucky. headphones that could output mid-20kHz range wouldn't make a difference to most people, as the majority wouldn't pick up anything at those frequencies anyway.So the high-frequency response of these headphones is not all that limited, in my opinion, its just about right :-)
This is a good sleek little device with clear directions. The device conveneintly fits inside the shirt or trouser pocket and has all that you could ask for in a GPS. The negatives are: BlueTooth Audio is not very clear and I have had an instance when it has taken me through longer/slower routes. The next time around it did take me through the shorter route, but I am still puzzled about why it took me through the longer route that one time.
My in glass car antenna broke and the only way to fix it was a new window since the antenna is between the glass on my car. Got a Metra on glass antenna and this to make it so it will reach the back of my radio. Reception is great and the quality of the cable was good as well. I always get worried because stuff like this that is made in China can run from good quality all they way to right in the trash but the quality of this was good.
This product is exactly what I was looking for. It works great on my Acer laptop.
I like zoom lenses. I have a 100-400L that I use all the time. I had no idea that I would like wide-angle lenses so much as well!This lens is WIDE. Even on the crop factor cameras that it is designed for, it is still pretty wide compared to anything I was used to before.It is great for landscapes and at 22mm is usable as a 35mm type everyday lens on a crop factor sensor camera.The effects you can get by using the 10mm side of the lens are extremely interesting and the landscape shots are also very useful.I even have a picture of an underground waterfall (Ruby Falls) that I took handheld with 1/8th of a second exposure that is sharp and crisp because of the short focal length.Construction and quality are excellent and I consider this a must-have lens in my kit for my EF-S cameras.
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
Just as I expected. Outstanding Canon quality as always. Amazon service is always terrific!
I purchased this tea pot for my adult granddaughter. She loves it and is enjoying using the teas that blossom in the middle of the teas pot. I would purchase it again for someone else.
Very solid construction compared to Hoya filters that I've owned previously. And with the multi coat I cannot detect any artifacts or picture degradation. Used on lenses on a beach trip and worked quite well. Not the cheapest by a long shot, but you get what you pay for.
No Problems- received exactly what I was promised and way before the scheduled time. Will definitely use again!
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.
This Wireless mouse is great. Several reason are:1. G7 Has no lag in performance. I use several wireless devices at home even WIFI and other wireless devices.2. With the USB charger, you don't have worries recharging the batteries to and AC outlet especially if your using it with a laptop. You can use the laptops battery or powersource to charge the batteries on the G73. You can change the report rate from 125 to 500 which is awsome4. Adjust resolution sensitivity from 400dpi to 2000dpi on the fly5. LED indicator on the G7 automatically switches from current sensitivity resolution to power level to show current status6. Large frictionless pads on the bottom for gliding affect for sensitive movement (buy a WOWPAD as a mouse pad for optimal sensitivity)7. If you do alot of Photoshop editing.....I highly recommend this to graphic artistsAs a final note, This is the best Mouse in the market. I also have the Logitech Revolution which is only at 800dpi. Only 1 problem I have with the G7. I'm using Windows Vista Premium which supports document Flip. G7 Doesn't configure to use the neat document switching capabilities. The Revolution supports this button configuration. These are the best high quality mice on the Market by far. No device can match the G7 and Revolution.
These headphones are great. I found them to be very comfortable and also portable. They don't slip and the sound quality is loud and clear. The bass leaves something to be desired, but that is normal for headphones in this price range. They still have the best bass of all similar headphones I've tried. They can go very loud without leakage and are great for almost any purpose.
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 bought this to clean my laptop screen....works great! I also used it on my Video iPod and it took out the scratches. You really don't have to use that much, so the two bottles will last quite a while. I highly recommend this.
Some of the key features that brot me to this camera: 10x zoom, wide-angle 28mm starting point, compact size, Leica lens. Many other features such as the high-angle option for the LCD, allowing you to hold the camera over your head, proved very useful on our recent trip to France. It took wonderful, vivid fotos - 280 of them - on that trip, it performed beautifully, was easy and quick to operate - I loved it!The lithium battery did run down thru the day from frequent open-close cycles as the camera would shut itself down between periods of inactivity. But I bought a spare battery for only $11 before we left so that was not a problem.The battery was the only caution I would make with this camera. The flexibility offered by the zoom range, and the wonderful portability of its size, made this a perfect travel companion for me [as the TZ - Travel Zoom - designation apparently intended].Bravo, Panasonic!
I have a Mac; while it is correct that the Netgear RP614 comes only with PC-based documentation, it will work just with a Mac if you know how to set everything up (or, in my case, know somebody who knows and is willing to help). One bit of advice, though: if you are using this router with a Mac, do NOT try running the Setup Wizard; it get confused and will mess up your settings. In my case, Setup Wizard went into an endless loop attempt and I had to exit the built-in router page. Then none of my previously working web sites would load; turns out that the confused Setup Wizard ended up turning on all of the day/time access block controls. Once I figured this out it was easy enough to turn them all off, but a weird effect.So far the router's working okay (it has been in use for about a week). Hard to believe that these Amazon.com ratings are for the same device; they seem to be mostly either five stars or one star. I'll go with two stars, mainly because of the unsatisfactory treatment I got from Netgear when I tried to register my purchase. No follow-up e-mail with a log-in password ever showed up, and the log-in e-mail was not in my spam folder, either. When I tried to re-register the Netgear site wouldn't let me use my home e-mail, saying it was taken. When I tried to register using my work e-mail, it wouldn't let me complete the process saying that the serial number I provided was already taken. So I never was able to log into my Netgear registration account, to confirm my data. Trying to call Netgear was an exercise in frustration, and yes, it's true that they won't talk to you if you won't first provide a credit card number for them to charge. So I would give Netgear an "F" for its customer service. But so far the RP614 appears to be doing what a router should, even though I have a Mac.
I have no issues with these headphones - they are comfortable and I have worn them for a few hours at a time with no problems. They have a rich sound and meet all of my expectations. They were delivered promptly. Great value for money. Although they were bought used through Amazon, they were in as new condition when delivered.
There is nothing especially important to say about this cartridge. They do their job flawlessly.I use it in my BROTHER model PT-70Brother PT-70 Personal Handheld Labeler with special time & date functionIt works well, lasts long, and provides quality labels.And the price is much better on Amazon.Hope this helps you!
Holds 1300 pics from my 10mp camera. Class 6 so its plenty fast. See little or no difference from a class 4 I have, but this cost the same.Only problem Ihad was the camera came about 4 days BEFORE the card. So I had a new camera, and no card for it.. One of the little things I missed in the travel brochure.
I got these for various use with an iPod, computers, and a Kindle. Just received them today, so my review here has no information on durability.The midrange and highs are very good indeed, and the bass is at least good. Most audiophiles know that you typically have to sacrifice a little "loudness" (not really the right term) for accuracy in reproduction at the speaker or headphone, and I think that accounts for the complaint that these things aren't that loud. They're not. But they're accurate, and they're plenty loud enough for me.They're also quite comfy, and as others have noted, they well insulate you from outside noise. I wouldn't want to go on a crowded NYC sidewalk wearing these, but at night in bed, I won't complain about noises around the house, and my wife won't complain about the tinny noise from open phones or buds that could keep her awake. Build quality seems good, and they came with a converter to plug it into 1/4" converter. Sennheiser didn't have to do that. Why did they? I'd guess they want customers using this product everywhere, and that shows confidence in the product.For $20, an excellent choice.
Found this as a practical alternative to going out and buying a new auto stereo system for my older car. Plays right through the speakers and I am very pleased with it!
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!
This work for ipod iphone for and this else every you lattop. This very cheap to and i used it every day when i get home from school. you must get and ohter people said about this is wrong.
These are comfortable headphones with a USB connection, sound quality is good. I wish I would have realized that there is an advantage to having separate mic and speaker connections into my computer so I could use it just as a microphone for Skype, while using my regular speakers to listen.
Good quality, decent price, does what it is supposed to: helps cut haze and protects your lens.
this is such a great camera. not only do the pictures come out really clear but it works like a regular web cam too! especially for my laptop, the camera is so small that i can do anything i want with it!
Great product, easy to use, intuitive and helpful right out of the box. most impressive was how easy it was to find the nearest gas station, or restaurant while traveling. The only thing I wasn't 100% happy with, was that the battery life could be better. The write ups said to expect about 8 hours, I got just better than half that. I've not yet used the bluetooth feature.
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 totally LOVE my new stereo. Not only did it arrive at my house super fast, the owner's manual made it incredibly easy to set up the system. The sound output is great, I have no complaints. I haven't been able to figure out how to make the dimmer on the display work yet, doesn't seem to do anything when I follow the instructions in the manual. Still, even if that feature never works, I'd buy this baby again in a second. I seriously doubt I would've found such a great deal at a store, and in fact some friends bought the same unit for $150 more. I was hesitant buying a stereo system online, but the candid customer reviews made it less intimidating, and I'm grateful for that extra service that Amazon.com has here. Thanks so much you guys!
These are great! The local radio shops wanted $36.00 for these! I saved a lot of money and they fit and perform perfect. I needed these for my satellite radio adapter.
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.
Needed a laptop bag when I got my new laptop about 2-3 years ago now (I know I'm kind of late on reviewing this) and found this, a very affordable case that came with the Lowepro name. Here I am 2-3 years later and the bag looks like new and I've put it through the ringer, to say the least. The only thing that has started to go is the rubber around the small handle, but everything else still looks like new. The orange interior isn't the greatest, but really isn't that bad, considering how much I paid for it and the high quality.
I've been doing professional audio engineering and mixing for quite sometime and was looking for a solution that would fit my lesser home studio budget as opposed to the commercial studios that I used to work at from time to time. I would recommend these headphones to anyone looking for a great pair of monitoring/mixing headphones!They also do a decent job for recording artist that would like to monitor the track while laying down some vocals. The only reason I didn't give these headphones a 5 star review is because I did notice some bleeding (sound coming from the headphones even when worn) at relatively medium sound levels. I don't think that they were made for monitoring while recording though.The build is very solid, the frequency response is great, and they're pretty durable. I've dropped them a few times on my glass work desk and nearly cracked the glass! So if you're looking for a great pair of headphones to make some music with, dj, or to use as a last effort defense then I'd def recommend these boys!
I had a pair of these for about 2 years and used them constantly. I did end up abusing them a bit and had the busted one of the earbuds. I immediately purchased another pair, they're just that great! They block out more outside noise than most of those gigantic headphones, and they fit in you pocket! The audio quality of these earbuds is phenomenal and you'll notice you hear little details and nuances in the music that you had never noticed before. The price may be a little steep for some but if you really want high quality sound purchase these earbuds.
i bought these headphones for my 3 year old. I wanted to provide him with safe earphones that would not potentially damage his hearing. I assumed that since these are marketed to kids that they would also be safe for kids. Unfortunately, these headphones exceed OSHA's safety recommendations of 85dB threshold. I'm going to return them and I'll be sure to research better next time prior to buying. Why on earth would they market these for kids?!
This car mp3 is very nice, but i had a problem, the tuner search in odd numbers.elas, it is great.
Although I always read the reviews and especially those with detailed comparisons to other products, it is seldom that I feel the need to add my two cents to what is already well covered. The AT40s demanded a review because they are one of the best items that I have ever purchased, period. I didn't expect much because at my age with moderate hearing loss and high frequency rolloff from 2k hz, there isn't much hope that one set of headphones can be distinguished from another set. Wow, I was proven totally wrong about that and thankfully I am enjoying my music again and hearing subtle sounds that I thought were gone forever. I feel that I really am hearing again and the music (mostly classical) has depth and a real sound stage and I can hear the instruments cleanly. These phones brought back the magic!I used a cheapo wireless headset for the TV to view Netflix DVD's because I couldn't understand the dialog and it helped; however, the AT 40's bring back the full spectrum of missing sounds (noted by the captions of door squeaks, birds, clock ticking, etc)and I am thrilled. I now need to filter the faint 120 hz from the TV sound output to the headphone amp.Note for those needing to understand the nature of hard-of-hearing people is that increasing the loudness only helps a little and makes everyone else suffer, whereas increasing the fidelity at the ear brings CLARITY and real enjoyment. The greatest gift to anyone with hearing loss like me is a natural and clear set of headphones like the ATHM40FS. Note that a quality headphone amp is an important adjunct for these phones to perform at their best.
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.
We first used the HP PhotoSmart" Camera in Volunteer Disaster Relief Work after Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. This is an exceptional product. The ease of use and the photo high resolution quality is awesome. The camera is compact and extremely easy to use. Functionality superior. We have traveled overseas and locally with this camera being packed, jostled and thrown about...it just takes the licks and keeps operating. It was moist damaged in Guatemalan Jungle quickly dried and continued to operate. A convenient feature is it uses "AA" batteries (lithium best)which means you can easily use batteries for emergency..especially when you do not have time or access to "recharge" rechargeables...Awesome, just purchase another one after 6 plus years continuous use! Solid value.
After years of getting mixed result from multi-function receivers, I have decided to try a dedicated stereo amp to see if the music really sounds better. There are many brands out there but the real choice (testing the equipment) is quite limited. Since my favorite mid price brand (Harman Kardon) does not offer much in the integrated amp area, the focus shifted to another popular and easily available name -Onkyo. The A-9555 got pretty good marks, but there was very little information on its A-5VL successor available in September 2009. Thanks to generous return policy I got both models and tested them with two sets of headphones - Denon AHD 2000 and Sennheiser HD 800.Staring with the newer A-5VL model, the moment I turned up the volume knob there was the "WOW" factor. I have never before experienced that excellent sound quality from a mid priced amp and instantly felt this is something to hold on to. However, after a while I have noticed that that the sound does have that sharp digital quality different from the "tube-like" softness and warmth I was looking for and found in its predecessor.Thus, the A-9555 is a real winner here - sonically more realistic, with a wider sound stage and twice the (Watt) power coming at a lower price tag. I can honestly recommend this amp to anyone looking to boost the CD sound without spending thousands of your hard earned dollars.Both receivers have very good headphone output, but they really lack quality phono input. A Vinyl record played with Technics 1200MK2 sounded no different than a CD.****UPDATE******Just got a second unit for my office. After several months of listening to A-9555 I am absolutely confident there is no other brand that comes even close in this price range. Combined with the DX7555 cd player it brings the listening experience to a totally different level. Though still not as good as vinyl it comes very close.
The booster made a very loud high-pitch noise. I could hear it clearly when standing 10 feet away from it and four feet from a full-size refrigerator -- while the refrigerator was running!I initially contacted Hawking technical support but quickly realized that the technician had no idea what the product was. He made suggestions that would require circuit board level changes. He was obviously reading a technical troubleshooting manual and had no clue what the customer could adjust. Don't waste your time here.I then contacted customer service and, after a few email exchanges about the problem, they authorized a replacement. The replacement came reasonably quickly and it is MUCH quieter but still makes some noise (acceptable if you are not within three feet of it).There are two reasons that I did not give the product 5 stars. First, the noise generated by the first one and, second, the amount of signal boost is a bit disappointing. My receiver is about 50 feet from the antenna and the improvement only got me to three bars (from two). Sufficient for my needs but I would have expected a bit more...
My wonderful thoughtful son bought this for me for my birthday knowing how much I enjoy photographing my grandchildren. I hooked the frame up to my PC and tried using a 32 MB compact flash card in it unsuccessfully - I couldn't view the photos I loaded.Since I wasn't certain if I'd ever used the smaller card before, I decided to try a 2GB card from my camera instead. The frame seemed to download the photos I selected from my computer okay, but when I tried to view them nothing happened. Then I put the card into a high speed card reader and realized every one of the files on the card had been corrupted, even though the files on my computer are fine. Moreover, I haven't been able to delete the corrupted files from the card and neither card will work in my camera any longer.To Sharper Image's credit, when I called them and explained what happened they agreed to issue a refund to my son for the full amount, including shipping and tax. Nevertheless, I'm still out the cost of two CF cards (about $60) if I can't figure out how to salvage them, so I'm still a little bitter toward the manufacturers. I guess all I can do now is warn others.
Never had an issue after buying these. They are fast and work great unlike cheaper cards at the time. If I needed more I'd still get these.
Go to their website and try to download a Vista driver. Good luck. Go to their installation troubleshooting webpage and look for Vista help. You won't find it.This printer worked fine with XP, but it won't work with Vista. Online support is terrible. Buy it at your own risk.I'm rapidly souring on Hewlett-Packard. Their one-time reputation for quality is eroding fast.
My parents purchased this camera for me recently for an early Christmas present. I was researching the 'net to find which digital camera I wanted. I wanted something compactable, affordable, that took very clear pictures with some features that would be fun to play with. After much research I decided on the canon sd600 and I was glad I did. The canon has so many features, for instance the Color accent feature that enables you to pick a color to accent and leave the background black and white, this feature would have to be my favorite. I have found the clarity on these pictures to be outstanding. It takes great pictures no matter what the conditions. If it is cloudy, sunny, or even pitch dark it will adjust to take a great picture. The only problem (which I am sure is of my own fault) is whenever I put the camera in digital macro mode and try to take pictures they almost always turn out to be blurry. But, overall, this is a great camera because it is small and takes great pictures with plenty of other features for those who wish to make their pictures unique. Highly recommended!!
I love mine. You definitely need to be a person that doesn't mind ear buds, but if you are these are great! The noise reduction is excellent, and they fit inside motorcycle helmet well.And I use them to monitor my edirol R09 while taping live music and it works together AWESOME!
works flawlessly, speeds up my computer noticeablely.helps with multimedia production programs that I use on a DELL 600m
This card had poor software/drivers. While it did provide sound, it was barely usable as the card picked up a lot of internal noise (beeping and buzzing sounds). I ended up trashing it and purchased one that was only a little more expensive but much higher quality.Unless you are really on a tight budget it's not worth your time.
I researched cable nomenclature prior to order to ensure I ordered what I needed. Cable received was exactly what I needed. Arrived on time and was in excellent condition. Works great!!!!!!
Got this fan to replace a noisy fan in my Dell 8200. It is a decent good quality fan but... I thought that it would be very quiet at the slowest manual speed but it wasn't. The problem is that it vibrates and the Dell fan enclosure amplifies the vabration and the noise at the pitch that is very uncomfortable. I had to return it because it ended up being noisier than the original Dell fan. Another problem with this fan is that the cable is very short barely enough to reach the motherboard.
Great Tripod, is ideal for camcorders, but I use with my H9 DSC and works perfectly. very reliable and very light!
Here are some of the pros:- Good quality picture- Easy to use- Easy to connect to PC- Pocket size- Bigger/wider screenCons:- Havent found one yet ;)
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.
Its a nice sleeve and was thicker then I thought. Fits my 15.4" Dell good.
The Nikon 8008s is a camera that was before it's time when it was released, and is still ahead of it's game. If not for the wide acceptance of digital SLR's, this camera would still be going VERY strong. It has a max shutter speed of 1/8000th of a second (what can't you capture with those speeds), super quite focusing drive, quick response from the photographers touch, and that typically nikon smooth shutter. You won't find a better camera out there!Don't just take my word for it, read all about it at dcResource(d>o>t)com
I would recommend this product to anyone who want to buy a stong camera case for their camera. I bought this case and it fits my sony mini camera perfect it even have pockets to carry and extra battery and adaptor it work well for me.
My husband and I looked at reviews and digital cameras for almost a year before I finally just bought this camera. I have had it for almost 2 months now, and I haven't picked up our regular camera since. The menu is easy to surf and the quality of the pics is very good. I like to take pictures of the birds visiting our backdeck, and the zoom lens lets me get right up to them. The only drawback that I see for this camera is the pause before the actual shot is taken. That took a bit of getting used to. I have 5 year old daughters who have learned to hold their smile for a brief second more before relaxing. I have taken lots of pictures of butterflies, birds, zoo animals and children with this camera, and I have been very happy with the results. It is especially nice to have a camera where you can view the picture right after taking it, and see if you need another shot.I would definitely recommend getting a larger memory card. I got a good deal on a 64 mb card on Amazon[.com] when I purchased our camera, and it has plenty of room for us. I would also recommend buying rechargeable batteries and charger. We got a 1 hour charger that is great.Have fun picture taking!
This Video Card is the best that i `ve got !!!! Fantastic !!!
The player itself is pretty reliable. Good anti-skip. Headphones went out about 6 months after I got it. Worked fine until I dropped it. D'oh!
I like to take pictures, and my husband wanted a camcorder, so when we saw this at Wal*Mart for under $100 we thought we'd give it a try. I've been using it as my main camera for a little over a year and it isn't too bad for just family photos. The camcorder is fun to play with, and I sometimes use the MP3 player. It was worth the money.However, eventually you are going to want a better camera. Indoor shots all come out slightly dark and yellow. But don't expect to get a better camera for this price. I am looking at $300-500 for the quality I really want.I am trying to decide if I will give this camera to my 8yo daughter when I am done with it. She's a budding photographer and she will enjoy taking videos, but honestly I think the camera she has now is better quality than this one!
This is a really terrific product, but I am extremely dismayed right now because the hinge for opening/closing the print cartridge area has broken for no obvious reason. I did not drop it, nor put anything heavy on it. It simply won't close properly anymore, and the printer refuses to work! There is nothing wrong with the printing function, but because I'm too mechanically inept to fix the hinge, it appears I am going to have to purchase a new printer. What else am I going to do? Get Geeks on Call to come look at it? I have been trying to find a friend to fix what appears to be a simple problem, but no luck yet.Please, HP, do not neglect simple things like hinge design! I NEVER abused this printer, and I cannot afford this hit to my budget.
The cartridges arrives in pristine condition in the required timeframe as stated by the seller. Quality is excellent and service is excellent.
The v-mode bass has low sound performance and low design durability. Cheap is the correct word to describle these buds. Any star above 1 has to be fake or someone that is completely tone deaf. I paid $8.88 and this amount is too much. How could any respectable audio company consider these as a worthy audio product? Their comparison for good audio must be a 4k hz land line phone or 2 tin cans. In today's age our society can't waste our time on such a waste stream product. 1 star at $8.88 is an appropriate rating.
This would have to be the best digital audio player I have ever used. As soon as I got it I upgraded to the most recent firmware version (1.13) which has many new features.Pros:1. MP3 and standard audio CDs supported2. Full versions of Adaptec EZCD Creator 4 and DirectCD included.3. Supports DirectCD enabled disks (see below)4. In-line remote5. No skipping6. No data cables.Con:1. 25 sec before song is played during startup. (This is normal for all MP3 CD players)I have always had all my MP3 songs stored on a DirectCD enabled disk and now I can listen to them anywhere. DirectCD support is not included in most players and I have not even noticed it in the RioVolt manual. All the user needs to do is enable standard CR-ROM compatibility before using it in the RioVolt. When you want to add more songs just re-enable DirectCD on you computer.Don't forget to upgrade to the most recent firmware version. The version that comes pre-installed on the RioVolt only supports 48 songs and does not have a resume mode. The most recent version supports up to 999 songs plus it includes many other options.BEST PLAYER EVER-Scottziffbam@yahoo.com
I like this printer a lot. I use a PC with 32-bit Vista and it was easy to install. Copies are somewhat awkward to make and the scanner stopped working after about 2 years of continuous use, but the laser printing is fast and reliable. I have replaced the drum once in 3 years, which was not cheap. All said, I will probably buy another Brother printer, but not a MFC.
Bought this just weeks before a two-week road trip, and had to learn in a hurry. Camera is a step up from my Nikon Cool Pix. Optical viewfinder is a must-have. Camera comes with bonus stuff - cords, card, batteries & charger, although the card is too small. Recommend buying an additional 1G card, a camera case, and at least 2 more pair of NIMH batteries. On active shoots, batteries only lasted 4 hours. Camera has more options than Cool Pix and additional lenses are available. Good stabilization. Have not tried video yet.
I liked this lens a lot and I used it extensively on my XT for the past year, shooting over 2000 images with it. Comparing it with L lenses like the 16-35mm and 17-40mm, however, could point out a few flaws. This lens,- Should require post-processing or in-camera processing to churn out sharp images- Is soft on the edges- Has less saturated colorsI have upgraded to a 5D and replaced this lens with a 17-40mm. The 10-22mm costs just as much as the 17-40mm but not as sharp. Therefore, I could only give it a 4 star.
I sent it back to manufacturer.I am still looking for a GOOD coffee maker. Also decent coffee which is even harder to find.
Not much to say other than this product protects the lense on my new Panasonic Camera ZMC-28.....Fit perfect and has threads for addition add ons....
I purchased this last December, harboring moderately high hopes of enjoying a decent middle-of-the-road graphics card. It proved to be faster than my previous card, but it fell rather short of its supposed capabilities. Moreover, after approximately three months of running the card with the default factory settings, it died, upon which only software rendering (extremely slow) was possible. I returned the card to ATI under the warranty, whereupon I received a replacement card with accompanying documentation indicating the other was defective.Hmm...well it was brand new in the sealed box when I bought it, but I guess stuff happens. I've since come across a number of people and reviews who've had very similar problems with this card, and thus, the evidence seems to suggest an ATI quality control problem. ATI has seemingly allowed a great number of these cards to hit the market...which is somewhat disturbing, considering the purchase price. Perhaps I think in overly idealistic terms, but I'd expect a company to publicly own up to something like this rather than playing it off like it was a one-in-a-thousand fluke. But then I suppose that addressing each defective card one-by-one probably is more financially prudent for the company.ATI's customer service definitely leaves much to be desired, and it's skimpy at best. They offer one lousy month of free telephone support on their products. Afterwards, it's either pay-per-minute, per-incident, or you're reduced to automated, often useless assistance via ATI's &quot;Customer Care&quot; center on their web site. They offer no individual e-mail support, at least none that is readily apparent, if even available at all. Their site provides forms for submitting preformulated questions and problems to which you will receive an auto-reply to via e-mail -- most of these answers can already be found on their site. Hence, their web-based support is not really support at all, but a mirage for those too stupid or lazy to find the solution on their own. If you have a specific question or problem about your card, don't expect it to get answered if its not already in their FAQs or common technical issues.More importantly than the faulty card, ATI's customer service efforts, or rather, the lack thereof, are enough to make me go to the competition. Give me a company that lives up to the definition of customer service.Good-bye A-T-I.
I bought this cooler among several others, and I found it to be the worst of 5 different coolers in my performance testing. I found that this product resulted in a thermal resistance of approximately 1 Kelvin/Watt. Typical values for coolers in the same price range are .4 to .6 K/w, depending on the technology used. Despite the product description, this will not effectively cool your components. There are better budget VGA coolers out there, and if you are looking to overclock, don't even think about buying this product.
Battery was as pictured and shipped very quickly. My old iBook battery was not allowing me to be mobile with my laptop because it only worked when connected to the charger. As soon as I would unplug it, my computer would shut off!! This replacement battery was charged 100% out of the box and worked immediately. I am now able to walk around with my laptop without always having it connected to the wall. Great for the cost and has already made a huge difference in my "laptop life." I highly recommend.
This pouch switches easily between my outdoor running shoes and my gym shoes. Readings have been very accurate with my Nike+. Its a well made product that is very durable. This is the kind of thing that should have been included with Nike+ to begin with.
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.
It is a very good product. Works great with my new All in one printer. Shipping was decent enough.
Terrible product, after a few weeks of use.It is slow, and certainly not running at Class 6 speed. I have Class 2 old cards that run circles around it.Tends to lose files as well.Cannot recommend it.
I use it to hook-up my PC to the AV receiver.It works well and it connects well to both ends.It does the job for a good price.
I wore them recently at a lan party. They are pretty heavy and my ears felt sweaty in about 15 minutes. Other gamers had better fitting models by other companies. I'm thinking of trading up to a set of LTB's, they fit alot better and sounded better too. - Sorry.
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!!!
Does exactly what it said on the label no complaints delived on time as well happy all round.
C-2000 is my second Olympus digital camera, the first one being a D-600L. I was was very happy with it, got many high resolution pictures with an excellent color reproduction. I got my C-2000 because I wanted the next generation features in a smaller package. C-2000 preserves the high quality of the optical 3X zoom subsystem, while making it smaller. I like the new 1600 by 1200 pixel resolution, since I print a lot of 5x7 and 8x10 pictures. The color reproduction is excellent, as good as a 35mm film. The new electronics in the camera is impressive: much more memory, faster processor, more sensitive CCD. Now, I am able to take multiple pictures in a burst mode, a useful feature when there is a lot of action. I delete the frames I don't need at the later time. Also, the time between taking single pictures is much shorter, especially if flash is not used. The new CCD makes it much easier to take pictures in the low light conditions. A lot of digital cameras have difficulties auto-focussing in these situations. I also like the new feature of being able to play the slide show directly to the TV through a video output on the camera. It is great for parties, especially with kids. They like to see themselves on the TV, only minutes after the picture is taken. I got the 32MB SmartMedia memory card. The included 8MB card is OK, but the capacity is insufficient for high-res pictures. (Make sure you get SmartMedia, not the incompatible Compact Flash. Some Web sites don't know the difference!). This memory stores 64 pictures in the 1600x1200 high quality mode, or 32 pictures in the 1600x1200 super high quality mode (JPEG compression of higher quality, but requires more storage). I find both to be excellent, but prefer SHQ mode for 8x10 printing. I got the USB Smart Media reader. It transfers the content from the memory card to the PC much faster than the serial port or a floppy adapter. You notice the difference when you transfer 32MB worth of pictures! An improvement needed: the C-2000 needs separate buttons for some commonly used controls, such as flash, focussing style, macro mode etc. It is much harder to go through a menu to get to change some of these settings. D-600L used to have this feature. Overall, I am very pleased with the C-2000. I recommend it highly.
I now buy nothing but Kensington mice and trackballs. They are built well and have superior drivers. The Orbit is a great entry level trackball I got for my son's Mac Mini. I use Expert Mice on my three Macs (1 home, 2 at work). The orbit gets 4 stars only because the Kensington Expert mouse is so much better.Add in a no questions asked 5 year warranty and you have no worries.My only complaint about Kensington? no bluetooth yet.
I am a decent golfer ( ~ 18 handicap ) This ball plays very well. At the 36 ball price, it is a great value. They are not pro v 1s, but have a decent feel.
I enjoy having a cartridge ink quick at my disposal . The cost is very economical. I will buy again.
Hey...I have had a couple ViewSonic monitors and never had a bad one. Sharp clear picture which has a decent refresh rate so nothing jerky about this one.Buy with confidence....
It arrives in three days. But the card is a little slow when I modify the picture on the caramera.
I got a Nikon laser rangefinder for Chrisymas and it had an 8x magnification. I found this to be to powerful for golf.I could not hold it steady on the flag.The 6x magnification on the Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout was much better. Also it is very compact and stores easily in my golf cart. The price from Amazon was well below I could find anywhere else.
I finally got the D200 after being on a waiting list for more than three months. It was worth the wait! I loved my D70, but with 10 megapixels and basically the guts of a much more expensive D2x, the D200 is a dream.There are a gazillion possible settings, but right out of the box, you can start shooting with the defaults and get great images. The default exposures, color saturation, and contrast are noticeably improved over the D70, although I still have (and expect) to edit the photos in Photoshop. That's no problem - I would rather do it with the powerful Photoshop software than let the camera's firmware do it.This camera has a really solid feel about it. It's a bit heavier than the D70, but with all the added features, that's acceptable.With a price tag of $1700, the D200 is a bargain for serious amateurs and professionals.
While I am extremely happy with the quality of the TV the $100 rebate (one reason for ordering it through Amazon) restrictions did not coincide with typical shipping dates (rebate had to be postmarked *before* I got the tv even though I bought it in the right time frame!). And I *just* received the "product and warranty registration" card returned to me in the mail stating "return to sender, attempted - not known, unable to forward". Now keep in mind that the warranty card came *in the box* pre-addressed to Syntax out in "City of Industry, CA". So I have to try to track this down today to ensure they honor the date of my submission on the 1 year warranty!!!
I have a lot of Digitial Cameras and a large capacity memory card is a must to me.I used it on my little buddy, FX-100 and it works perfectly. Image process speed is fast, almost no lag between shots.When tested on my laptop's card reader, it does what it should be, transfer images @ 5.98mb/sA great buy for the price, I don't regret for the purchase!
I've got to ditto the other reviewers who had communication problems and inconsistencies. Some of the prints were gorgeous, and some of them had completely dropped colors. Sometimes it would not print text, unless I had just run the nozzle cleaner utility, and then not again ten minutes later. A brand new cartridge did the same thing. Sometimes, as others have noted, it stops halfway through and ejects the paper. I haven't got to the point of gauging the ink usage...it's going back!
I bought this for my laptop, because the mic jack for my laptop would pick up the sound of the computer running, and I would get blips when recording.NOW!The headphone part of it fried out maybe 2 weeks into having it, but for the recording aspect, the use of the mic jack is still working.I do NOT recommend this for headphone use, but for recording, this is an excellent item.
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.
The cables arrived in great condition and in very fast time. The package was easy to open. Thank you very much.
My ipod video 30gb was skipping on some video podcasts and a thorough disk checking showed some problems with the drive, so I replaced it with an 80 GB Toshiba MK8025GAL and replaced the battery with this while I was at it (and to get the tools).Opening the case was easy, just watch the video and follow the instructions. Caveat: the cables and connectors are *tiny*. I'm very comfortable opening up computers and playing with components. Make sure you are also, and that you have a well lit place to work on your ipod. If you're not, I'd recommend trying any of the many places that will do this for you for relatively cheaply.The hardest part about replacing the battery was prying the old battery off the case. Once I got that out of the way, it took a few tries to get the battery cable back in the connector solidly, but no major issues.On the hard drive, the only hard part was with the cables. Getting it off the old drive, onto the new drive, and then reconnected to the main board took some finagling. But once it was done, put it all back together, plugged it in, and did a restore of my ipod software and everything's going great. I now have an 80GB video ipod in the slimmer 30GB case, with an even longer life battery (not to mention the new drive has the same performance with lower power consumption0. The key when buying a replacement hard drive for this is making sure you get a 1.8" 5mm high drive - an 8mm high drive won't fit.Giving 4 stars since I want to wait a few months and see how the battery holds up.
When I first received this bag I thought it came without the backpack straps but they are neatly tucked inside the bag. It is a really cute bag. It is very sturdy, has a lot of compartments and padded nicely throughout. It's absolutely perfect! The width of my computer is 13.1" and it fits perfectly in this bag. I wouldn't recommend this for larger screen sizes. When I place a ruler down in the bag the the depth of the bag measures 13 1/2" from the bottom of the bag to the zipper on top. The bag width in the main computer pouch is 11 1/2" from left to right so if you have a smaller notebook screen, it's absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this bag! The computer pouch is wide enough inside to fit a computer and a handful of paper or folders and there's also a whole other side for more stuff plus the flap on the front for pens and cards and miscellaneous thin things. The phone pouch fits 2 Razr cell phones perfectly so it's big enough for a phone and an iPod or a thin width PDA. It's amazing how much room this small bag has!
This cartridge, from this outlet, cranked out 369 best color prints and 53 more on a refill. Better than any I bought at Wal Mart.
I wanted to give this little black and blue plastic box a chance to blow up, shoot sparks, melt, and otherwise fizzle and die on me. I bought it used off of someone, have never been any good with Windows networking, and was trying to link my XP machine with my wife's 98 SE machine- AKA my archnemesis. All I had was the box, the AC adapter, and a prayer. This thing had every reason not to work and I would not have been surprised if it never became more than a paperweight to me.But it didn't! The little box fired right up when I first plugged it in and easily brought the cable modem connection to both computers. Actually making the computers see each other on the network was harder than making the Linksys box do its job. I couldn't believe it! Days later this thing is still going strong! We both download large files at the same time, play online games against each other over the network and together on the Internet, and it has yet to skip a beat.For some people things just don't work, but no product works for 100% of the customers all of the time. I'm one of those people who reads reviews and skips to all of the bad ones so I can fret about a purchase. I did that here and was nervous about the whole thing. But take it from me when I say this little beauty is incredibly easy to use and worked great with little effort from me, and unless you have some strange extenuating circumstances it should work great for you as well. Have fun, and don't forget to buy the extra network cable!
had a hard time trying 2 find this item locally and at my warehouse club. nice that i found this item at a resonable price. thx
So far so good, no problems. Not terribly fast, but plenty of room for MP3's.
While I read most people either have the cord break at the cups or the plastic piece holding the cups mine actually freyed off at the stereo plug.The problem is the cord is simply too long, I used rubberbands to make the cord shorter but it'd still get caught on everything even though the cord was ran inside my shirt instead of outside. It took plenty of tugs and pulls before the end finally gave in.Yes they are pricey but the sound is excellent. If they'd make one with a shorter cord I'd gladly buy another set..but until then I'm not spending so much on head phones.
The product will not hold a charge. Will not charge the flash on my camera. This time it's going back.
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.
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.
I first bought the Belkin Tune-Tie and loved them except they were always letting go of the cord. They were designed so that the insert slot was not tight enough to hold the cord. All three of the Belkin Tune-Ties fell off and were lost. So I tried the Smartwraps instead. They are much better! Where you insert the cord is much tighter. They have never unravelled. At this rate, a 3-pack will last me years. This is an inexpensive gift to yourself or someone else. Makes it much easier to keep the cord to MP3 players, etc. from getting in the way, tangled, snagged or cut. Yes, I did cut a headphone cord when I was pruning a tree and didn't notice that the Belkin Tune-Tie had unravelled once again, letting the cord dangle in the path of the shears. These Smartwraps would never do that. Definitely buy these and not the Belkin onesBelkin 3-Pack TuneTie for iPod/MP3 Player Earbuds (Green, Blue, Orange)
I am using this keyboard with Windows Vista. The backlit keys are wonderful when I am working in natural light and the day gets late.I have one problem. When Vista goes into hibernate mode, the keyboard goes dark, which is okay. Then I hit the SHIFT key on my keyboard and Vista wakes back up. Once Vista wakes up, my mouse always works, but about one time in ten the keyboard fails to light up again and nothing I type is seen by Vista. I have rebooted to fix this.Minor detail - I personally prefer a smaller keyboard, which would fit better on the keyboard pull-out of my desk, but I know that some people prefer the big keyboards.
By far the sharpest knife we have (and we have some pricey knives....) and what a steal! I really like the 6" length because I feel like I have more control over it (especially since this one is sooooo sharp!).
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.
i brought these after reading all the good reviews thinking it would be an upgrade from the sony ex71sl at half the price of these.the earpieces in comparison to the sonys are bulky, not very comfortable and your forever fiddling around trying to get the best seal and comfortable fit. i could live with all that if the sound lived up to the hype and it doesnt in fact it was the first thing i noticed because its equalised totally flat.and i realised that after i had read somewhere that these are dj monitoring headphones that they started taking home and shure made them in to a commercial headphone, and monitoring headphones are designed as a reference to sound flat and transparent so to producer can make tracks that sound good through lots of speaker systems.as a result they sound flat and lifeless, as a amature music producer and musician myself, i wouldnt want to listen to my music through these, it sounds much better through the sony ex71's which have increased bass and treble, in fact in a blind test im sure most people would say the sonys sound alot better.thats why i sold them, and after side by side tests to the sonys i have not regret at all, i just hope u dont believe the hype around these things. the sonys in comparison were also alot cheaper, have a socket so they can either have a long or short lead and are alot more comforable, infact probably the most comfortable u can get.anyway the shures do have thicker and more substantial wires and the sound isolation is noticably better, although that does come at the price of having somehting the size of a sofa in your ear.
"I do not like things on my head, but I like my new ear phones. (Kidz gear) They fit me. They are comfortable and I can hear everything really good. That's all."
I recently purchased cable modem service. The plan from day one was to share the modem on our in home intranet(LAN). We tried various software solutions and they just didn't work properly. We bought the Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router and what a delight. Just following the Quick Installation guide, and in twenty minutes we were sharing the modem, and it is very quick.
I bought this hub from Amazon and it worked for about 5 minutes before it started unmounting and remounting my external hard drives. I unplugged it to see if that would fix it but when I plugged it back in, none of my peripherals worked. I then tried to troubleshoot it but nothing worked. I returned it to Amazon for a full refund (including shipping.) I then came across this same hub (but in black) at Toys R Us of all places on clearance for $9.98! I had to give it another try, and this time it didn't disapoint. I love the two top ports for thumb drives and my iPod when I sync it. And having the other ports in the back just makes much more sense than having all of your peripherals' wires showing. This is a pretty darn good USB hub.
I compared the Linksys, Netgear and D-Link products ... and bought the D-Link 704-P because it had the lowest price. Given my experience ... I would do the same again. I might tell a non-technical person to stay away from this but from what I've heard the other products that compete with this one are not that much better in terms of their documentation and ease of use. I'm a Computer Consultant, very familiar with networking, securiy, TCP/IP, etc. Overall I've been happy ... however there are some areas that need improvement, mostly around documentation.DOCUMENTATION/SUPPORT - The Quick Reference Guide (the only written documentation) needs some work. It is not very intuitive and I think difficult to understand for a non-technical person. The User Guide (on the CD or Website) goes one step further ... but still leaves me starving for more technical details. Their support web site doesn't help much more than the User Guide to answer my questions. I haven't tried to call their tech support yet as my router is working fine and I only have questions to satisfy my curiosity at this point.ROUTER/SWITCH - This works fine. I basically plugged it in to my cable modem (AOL Cable Service provided by Road Runner) and it worked fine. I didn't have to clone the MAC address although that functionality is available if needed. DSL (PPPoE) compatibility is also available. The 10/100 LED for each port, shows if you have a 10mbit or a 100mbit connection (if it's lit you have 100mbit, if it's not lit you have a 10mbit). I haven't found this documented anywhere clearly, but verified after experimenting.PRINT SERVER - My multifunction printer is not compatible .. no big deal for me. Check the compatibility list (on their website) before buying if this is important to you.SECURITY - No security system is 100% fool-proof, however that is no excuse for not having security. If you have Cablemodem/DSL and no other security, get a Router with NAT or at least some firewall software to protect your PC. The NAT feature on this router requires no configuration ... most people don't even need to understand it. It provides a good base level of security although I recommend using something like Zone Alarm (free download off web) as well. The combination of those two things should provide sufficient security for most people, assuming you have a clean system to start (i.e. no viruses or trojan horses). It would be nice if this router had some logging capability both to provide auditability (for better security) and also to aid troubleshooting those applications that require complex TCP/IP connections. What I really wanted was a Router with NAT, Stateful Inspection and Intrusion Detection .. but I couldn't justify spending another $100 for that.RELIABILITY - No problems (keep in mind this is my only experience with D-Link and I've only had the device for about 1 month).DESIGN - Nice design, aesthetically pleasing. No moving parts, just keep it away from heat and any interference.
After two months, my Ipaq cradle stopped working. The alignment of the Pocket PC is such that it does not line up with the cradle, so in order to sync with my computer, I have to manually tilt the IPAQ forward in the cradle. In order to charge it, I have to plug eht power directly into the IPAQ.Mechanically, this is a very poor design.
This was my second purchase of a TomTom ONE XL because I liked the first one so much that when my boy moved to Bakersfield, CA and needed a GPS navigator, I gave him mine and immediately ordered another one.The simplicity of use was the main reason that I liked it, and the larger screen is a bonus.
I use it at work to listen to talk radio during the morning. Love it, works great. I did not want a I pod, etc, just wanted to listen to my shows on regular FM radio with my ear phones. Perfect for my use.Deb
My very old Sony MDR-V6 gave up the ghost after 12 years of hard core use. After so many years of listening to the old girl I must say I'm fairly biased against anything else at this point. Despite this, I bought the HD555s just to try something new. I'm glad I did, there are some really great reasons to own these headphones. First, they are SO much more comfortable than the MDR. The cushions are soft, the headset is a factor of two or three times lighter and the ergonomics are fantastic. As far as sound goes, the mids are very clear and well represented in relation to the highs and lows. In fact, the overall clarity is really great and I suspect will only get better as the drivers get broken in. The sound is bright, (maybe a little too much so if you're not into that sort of thing,) and crisp with surprising depth.Overall, when comparing them to the MDRs, these headphones are geared towards a more sophisticated listening, favoring sound quality over power. The MDRs on the other hand can handle some pretty harsh lows while driving the mids and highs without problem. In the end, it depends on what kind of listening you do.
The camera came in exactly the condition specified. Shipped quickly, no problems so far!
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.
Size does matters!I love this sub. Sounds great, and it doesnt sound so loud out my car.When set all the way up, I get an awesome hairdo!Worth every penny!
I've had jump drives previously and was always losing the covers. This retractable model is great and the large blue light when the pc has accessed it is a plus too.
No complaints. Fit my 15-inch Toughbook just fine, if a bit loosely (I think a true widescreen would fit better)
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 tested other IR extenders from various stores like Radio Shack, and this item works great. I have a Harmony 550 universal remote and the two are a perfect combination. It took me a few minutes to determine which battery slot was best for maximum performance, but when I did the product works flawless.
I had done some research and decided to buy a new camera. While the camera is not the important part of this review, its the whole reason for it.Ibought the camera and this memory card was recomended to me so I bought it... BAD idea! I used this BRAND NEW card in my BRAND NEW camera to take pictures of my second daughters birth. We took about 400 photos and the card didnt respond when hooked up to the computer. So I took it to the camera store $80.00 later only 1/3 of the pictures could be rendered from their "special software". To make a long story short, if you get a good deal on a camera PAY EXTRA for a good card it will save you headache.
A very nice device. The SD upscaling through the Reon chip is very good on my Samsung 4254 plasma. I have a direct connection via HDMI, no receiver...yet.Why 4 stars, and not 5, because:- I'm running the September firmware update (v2.5), but I still see annoying lip-sync drift. I have done side-by-side comparisons with the same disc on the PS3, and there are no sync issues on the Sony.- The remote has poor ergonomics. A big slab with a huge array of similarly shaped buttons. Not a big deal, but I expect better from Toshiba.I'm looking forward to the next firmware update, and hope that it fixes the lip-sync issue.Update:I applied the November update (version 2.7), and the audio lip-sync issues I had before have been fixed.
I have had the TK 207 for about a year. I had the switch working a PC with Vista Ultimate and a PC with Windows XP Home Edition, both doing fine for quite a while. A couple of months ago I got a great price on a loaded Dell with Windows 7 OS, and then the trouble started. The PC with Vista Ultimate still works great when I use the button for that computer. The button which used to bring up the PC with XP, now shows a blank screen when I select the PC with Windows 7, even though the computer ON light suggests the monitor signal should be there. I have had this problem repeatedly, to the point that I'm looking for a different switch - if there is a better one out there. I have been thinking that maybe the TK 207 has gone bad. In reading other reviews, it appears that there are problems with this switch. (My computers are all on a home network which includes 2 printers, 4 PCs total, and one iMac. Everything is working fine, including the networked 1TB external backup drive which is constantly backing 3 computers up.)
Like some earlier positive reviews, I like the performance of this player when it's new and working. But the construction of this thing is barely acceptable. In my case, the left hinge &quot;exploded&quot; while closing the screen - it snapped apart and a small screw fell out. I am very careful and cautious with my stuff and this unit was not stressed in any way.I sent the unit back under warranty (5 months old - maybe 10 uses) and WaCA/Petters did eventually send a new unit, but it took 2 months and 3 phone calls. I have no expectation of long-term satisfaction from the new player.Overall this has been a learning experience. No more disposable Polaroid electronics for me. You are advised to look elsewhere.
Nice small drive, used to backup & transport data, came with all necessary cables and though they are a bit short they worked just fine. I'm sick of drives having transformers - this unit uses bus power. I simply backup to it then bring just the drive home without having to carry unnecessary cables. Not the fastest thing out there but I don't edit video to it. Also makes a convenient external drive for backing up photos when shooting on location, just plug it up to my laptop with a firewire cable and download to it.
This item made its way into the trash can very quickly... The directions were terrible and we couldn't get the dumb thing to work. I guess you get what you pay for and I'll have to spend a little more money to get something that actually works.
I've had the Nuvi 360 for a couple of weeks now and has really performed fantastically. From finding us places to eat and sleep in Hawaii (Oahu) and correctly navigating me to about 15 different addesses as I was checking out houses in the Southern California area, the unit has provided incredibly detailed and timely driving directions and even tells you which side of exit ramps to bear to, so that you can accurately go east/west or north/south as the case may be. The FIND function is good for finding things nearby your location, but don't count on it to take the place of the yellow-pages. Though there are POI's stored on it and it easily locates some of the more frequently visited establishments, this real worth of this device is not in finding you the nearest restaurant you're in the mood for, but navigating you to that destination given an address or intersection. You will do yourself a favor if you always have an address or intersection, as you can not find a single road with the Nuvi--so a little prior planning will go a long way.I got the 2GB SD card with it, but just know that it is totally unnecessary. You don't need it for navigation or restaurant storage--in fact the country, language and Fodor's guides are all on separate and special SD cards. If you get one, it will only be to store photos or MP3's. If you're using this as your sound system however, perhaps you should be putting the money somewhere else first, before getting yourself a Navigator :O)The included cigarrette-lighter plug works out nicely when you keep it plugged in all the time. It automatically turns the unit on when you turn the keys in the ignition and shuts down in 15 seconds when you leave the automobile. If you choose not to use the Nuvi while driving however, it simply charges the Nuvi for later battery use, for instance, if you wanted to take it biking or on a walk (yes, it has navigational settings for both!).The visitbility is fine and the suction-mount is terrific, so there's no permanent commitment necessary. The only problem with the obvious windshield mount of the device is that once you link it with your Bluetooth phone and try to talk through it, your face is so far away from the front of your windshield that people on the other end can barely hear you and it's a tossup of how well you hear them (forget about it if you have a sunroof or convertible top down). For the difference in price between the 350 and 360, I wish I had forgotten about the Blue Tooth option and just went with the 350. Enough people seem to have other hands-free devices these days that having "another" one, that only works in your car, is really not worth your while.Apart from the Bluetooth glitch, the Nuvi is one of the greatest devices I have ever owned and I think has payed for itself in uselessness, just this past week. And I don't think driving to a new location and asking it to show you driving distances to everything "nearby" will ever get old :O) I love it!
In less than 5 days, 6-7 alphabet keys gave up. Microsoft to replace the keyboard. No-headache customer service. Microsoft mentioned that this keyboard set has ONLY 90 days replacement warranty.Mouse is definitely the worst mouse I ever owned. It is painful to use the mouse. I have large hands. But, I am having to hyperextend my wrist to use the mouse - very uncomfortable. Microsoft explains how to use mouse; if you follow that guideline, your range-of-motion would be severely limited. Keeping a 1 inch thick wrist support (a book) allows me to use mouse without any problem and with enhanced (normal) range-of-motion. A $20 Logitech mouse out-performs this MS piece of junk any day.By the way, basic functions of the keyboard and mouse work with Linux (Ubuntu, Linux Mint) without any manual configuration. I have not tested all functions on linux though.
I am an amateur photographer in Florida, and this camera gets incredible wildlife shots and adjusts to all light conditions with excellent color. Saving photos on CDs is SO much better than dealing with memory sticks that only hold a few photos, as I can get 170 shots on a CD at the HIGHEST RESOLTUION, and the CDs are cheap too. It comes with a CD adapter that lets you slip it into your CD drive, but frankly, the adapter is a pain as you have to put the CD in it JUST SO. I use the USB port it comes with instead, and it is much faster. The camera is a little bulkier than most, but it is so well designed, I don't care. The is the first camera I am in love with!
My hobby is lampworking so I have to label hundreds of 1/4 inch round glass rods...these little labels are the perfect answer.
I love these headphones... except that my ears are too tiny for them and they have caused sores... the ear part is too large... but trial and error in headphones is needed...I loved the sound quality and the fit otherwise... and the color is good and for once the cord is just the right length...
It works well, a little pricier than some other models but hopefully its quiet operation and longevity will make up for it.
The Transcend - Flash memory card - 4 GB - Class 6 - SDHC is a GREAT product!!! Sent by return mail by HiTech Market.It is too bad Amazon.com's shipping policy imposed $8.00 shipping charges for a product small enough to put into a first class envelope and mail for just $0.41 (yes 41 cents)!
These are some of the best ear buds that I have used ever. Even compared to the Bose in ear, I believe these can easily beat out or even compare to the higher priced brand(s). If you are a bass enthusiast these are perfect even if you are not, and just looking for great sound these are even better. I seriously can not express just how great these earbuds are their just good, my second pair (they are not water proof, my first pair I used at the coast) But, when I was in the market I did all the research to see if anything new or better my dad had purchased the Bose and I listened to them and felt that the V Moda were just as superior as I stated earlier. Their really that good.
We bought this for our 11 year old son. It is perfect for him.It has the features he wants and I'm not too worried about it getting beat up. For the price, it is worth it.
The cleaner itself is not simply a liquid. It's thicker, not quite like a gel, but somewhere in between. I sprayed my screen a couple of times (it did not run down the screen) and then used the microfiber cloth to clean. My screen looks the best it's ever looked. I previously would use a slightly damp washcloth, but that would leave streaks. No such problems with iClean. Highly recommended.
Contrary to the experience of another reviewer, dust was not at all a noteworthy problem in my unit. The vast majority of the dust specks I have scanned were above the glass and on the pictures scanned. Users must be careful to clear these areas of dust prior to scanning. I found a dust-removal (anti-static) spray helpful in this regard. The extremely few specks of dust under the glass were no more numerous than in a more expensive ScanJet I have used many times at my workplace.The image quality in the scans is tremendous compared to other scanners I have seen. The texture of the photographic paper is clearly visible in higher resolutions, for example. The colors are also more true to the original image than in the other scanners I have experienced recently. The film-scanning attachment is a great deal at this price-point. I have used this unit quite a bit to scan photos and slides at resolutions up to 1200dpi, and I have been very pleased with the results.
Perfect for indoor shots whether it be sports or weddings. Only takes a few seconds to snap on, take a snap shot of the light source and Bam! perfect custom white balance. A little on the pricy side but well worth the money.
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.
the only problems i have with this remote are that it does not work with my sony cdr/cd player recorder, deck A plays cd's and the remote works with that deck, but deck B records cd's and the remote will not work with it. also this remote has no drivers or upgrade support for windows vista when you try to program the remote. thank goodness for my old pc that still uses windows xp. all in all im happy with my purchase.
Title pretty much says it all. It's an SD card. It stores data. (I use it in a Kodak Zi6 pocket cam.) Haven't had any data loss, eventhough I've used the cam a lot. Would definitely buy again. The big plus is the frustration free packaging!!! I no longer have to struggle with scissors, scraping my fingers & ending up with sore fingers by the time I get the thing out! YAY for frustration free packaging!!!
I use this bag for work, it's great! My Chiropractor told me to stop carrier my computer, which I did allot and get a rolling bag, reading some of the reviews and shopping around I decided on the Patriot. I have not one regret! It does everything I need it to, I carry my two cameras, my Flip, my consulting notebooks and yes even my laptop. I recommend this bag highly.
Transcend 8GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD Class 6)couldnt find local anywhere near price very happy
This booster only works if you change the 2/3 battery every day. After trying every location and position possible, I discarded it and bought the Microsmith Hot-Link. It doesn't try to switch IR to RF and then back again to IR. Too Mickey Mouse!
bought as xmas present for my teenage daughter, worked 2 days - then stopped - reloaded software twice, worked 2 days then stopped could not be re-started, very disappointing for a new Creative player to fail in a few days.my refurbished, scratched, dropped several times over apple nano has never failed once, no wonder Apple dominates the market.
These connection adapters are smaller than the ones available at radio shack. the wire is thinner and the plugs are smaller but other than that it will still work....
Before I order this SDHC card, I am not sure if it will work on my Dell Axim X51V (flashed with wm6.0). It turns out the card works great. It's even faster than my previous SanDisk SD card(Ultra II).To use this card on a laptop computer running Windows XP, you may need to download a patch from Microsoft.By the way, some cheap SDHC card reader will have problem with the card. I bought a cheap multi-function card reader (including SDHC capacity) from ebay. The reader sometimes corrupt the data on the card.
I have had this monitor for about a month. It installed nicely on both a PC and a MAC Powerbook. The display is crisp and bright. It is a "squarish" design - I no longer have it here, since my son took it to college, so I cannot give you accurate dimensions. I also have a 15" LCD and an iMAC G5 17" 2 gig and it was much better than the 15" noname (the useable area was also worth upgrading to the 17", it was a substantial increase) and almost as good as the iMAC. It was well packed (and easy to repack) and although the monitor does not move vertically, the degrees of freedom of the tilt compensated a bit for the lack of vertical movement. As Jerry Pournelle would say for all you old school BYTE readers, "highly recommended" -- especially for the price!
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.
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).
Howard Leight LL1 earplugs are great and the best earplugs I think you can buy. I have a somewhat small head and other earplugs are too large and hurt my ears. They rub the inside my ear, creating sores which are hard to heal (and then I cannot use ear plugs when I need them). I have used the Howard Leight LL1 earplugs in the past, but when the last pair got lost, I tried several other brands found at drug stores. All were a pain to wear (no pun intended!). I finally thought why not check on Amazon for the Howard Leight LL1 earplugs? I was excited to find them and I ordered a large quantity. Since I ordered and have more earplugs than I will ever need, I am sharing my earplugs with others and no matter the shape or size of their ears, all agree these are the best ear plugs they have ever used. (PS, you can order them in small quantities as well as large and for use on the job, they also can be ordered with a cord to help keep the user from losing them).
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!!!
I bought the black version over the summer.It kept up at the beach,the pool, bbqs, fireworks, dinner with friends...Its one of the best cameras ive ever bought. One of my friends got the same thing because of how much Ive raved about it..and with this new low price i think ill get one for my father-in-law...Btw, protect the screen at all costs..it truly is the life of the camera.
This product lived up to my expectations. I read the directions carefully and it worked great. At first I thought the cartridge had not filled up because the ink level did not seem to go down in the refill. A pleasant surprise! Not only did it fill, but there is lots left for more, and it prints beautifully. Finally, I am free from the tyranny of expensive ink!
This lamp goes beyond the price we payed for it. It's construction is excellent and it's assembly was muy facile! The delivery was much sooner than we expected !
Am very pleased with this card. The price is the best I could find anywhere. I use it in my new cannon camcorder. Have transferred a movie to dvd and it came out great. I would highly recommend this card!
The five stars that I used to rate this product is because of the value they represent, not because they're the greatest speaker to fit in a wall. I am using them as secondary main speakers, and they do the job very well. To a big degree, getting them mounted in the right place at the right height in a room with decent accoustics is key, and arguably as important as the speakers themselves. They were also pretty easy to install. I bought a hand saw that was made specifically for cutting drywall for about $4, which worked fine. The templates to cut the holes were easy to use too. I would be very surprised if anyone ordered these speakers, installed them as they were supposed to, and did not like them.
I am always *amazed* by the high quality of Japanese products. From the design and packaging to help documentation, everything is superbly done. The Zoom 80 is no exception. Small,elegant and of the highest quality for the price. Thoughtful details such as the satisfying click when opening/closing the cover, to the chrome accents embedded below clear plastic and the compact, user friendly design make this a sure winner for any occasion...oh and it also takes excellent pictures!
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.
I purchased the Logitech X-240 system for my office computer about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier with it. With my small business the budget is tight when it comes to 'extras' but I got more than I expected with this computer sound system. The little sub produces good deep bass and the overall sound reproduction is also very good. I paid a little under $40 for the system and I can't imagine getting a better system for anything under $80. I do wish it had bass and tremble controls and a little more flexibility in the wiring, but for under $40 with this level of sound quality I can't really complain. For the money I love this system.
I have done quite an extensive comparison research on the net before I finalized my decession on purchasing this camera. I just came back from Europe from a 2 weeks' vacation and this camera serve me well. Although it is larger than other digital camera, but it still fit comfortably well in my jean or pant's pocket. And because it is larger, it fit well in my hand to take a more stable picture. I just love the 10x Optical Stabilized Zoom. It let me capture some great pictures otherwise I would not have been able to. It is a good investment for the money.
Lexar cards don't work in Panasonic SD Audio devices. I couldn't understand why it wouldn't work since SD is supposed to be pretty standard. I called Panasonic and they said that Lexar and Kodak cards are so low in quality and slow to write that they won't work with the the SD Audio format.No problems using other brands like Sandisk, Panasonic, Kingmax, etc.
I purchased this to set my wife up with a corded phone in a temporary office location. It was simple to setup, just plug one unit in the wall by a phone jack and plug the phone line in. Plug the other one near where you need the phone and plug in your phone. Easy! It worked immediately and I cannot tell the difference in line quality from being plugged directly in the phone jack. I made this selection after reading many reviews and this prodcut seemed the most stable and reliable. A little more expensive but I would say well worth it.
Had some issues as I needed it to connect to a device other than a PC to program it remotely. Tech support was GREAT & spent many hours with me to configure it properly.Will purchase it again.
Was very easy to set up. I am very happy with it, except for one thing. I have spent a lot of time making sure that all the folders from one artist are all in one folder. The Netgear software was able to seperate them. So now when I look up the by the artist there might be four diffrent folders with the same musician.
Had to buy this for my aftermarket stereo in my bug. My reception is worse now... Not sure if it's the adapter or what.
This product is very good. I have bought other brands and I am most satisfied with the Epson brand.You don't have to wait for the pictures to dry and the pictures come out very clear.
I ordered the e280 through Amazon and their vendor sent me the VIEW by mistake. I had the option of returning or keeping it and decided to keep it for the bigger screen, ability to show long videos/movies, and longer-lasting battery.Some people are concerned because the battery cannot be replaced, but I have a half-dozen devices going back 5-6 years with lithium batteries and they are still going strong, so it is not a concern for me. If you are still worried, get the 2-year replacement policy.As soon as I got the Sansa, I hooked it up to my PC and used a file manager to pick out and copy 1000 of my favorite MP3s to the Sansa, then I used the Sansa Media Converter to copy over several dozen pictures and several dozen music videos. Even though I had 1.5GB left after copying the MP3s, I put the pictures and videos on theSandisk 4GB MicroSDHC Memory Cardthat I got through Amazon for about $18. This leaves me plenty of space to add more MP3s, record speech, and record FM radio music. I had no problem with any of this, and watching videos on the VIEW is really cool. Now I can show my friends my favorite photographs and YouTube clips.[Update: An SDHC card causes the battery time on a full charge to drop from 30+ hours to under 7 hours. Since I don't put MP3s on the card, I just leave the card out until I want to see pictures or videos, but if you have more than 8GB of MP3s, you're better off buying the 16GB version of the View.]When I thought I was getting the e280, I ordered aMaximo SAN-360 Car FM Transmitter & Charger. One reason I never realized I had been sent the VIEW rather than the e280 is that the SAN-360 works great with the VIEW, but they do not list the VIEW as a supported player. It connects via the data port rather than the earplug port, which must give it a better signal. So the e200s and the VIEW must have the same (or very similar) data ports.I had to return the case I got for the smaller e280. (The too-small case is what tipped me that I had the wrong thing.) So I've ordered theClip On Crystal Case w/ Belt Clip for SanDisk Sansa View, Clear. Some kind of a case is a necessity.The FM receiver is a nice feature. In my gym, the TVs are tuned to different FM frequencies and the treadmills, etc., have receivers on them to plug headsets into, but they are a pain to change channels on and have a lot of static. It's nice to hit the preset frequencies on the VIEW and listen to the different TV channels, even if I'm not at a treadmill.The ability to record voice memos was another big selling point for me.The Powers That Be are working on a VIEW version of Rockbox, so keep Googling for that.
I hesitated quite abit before buying these as I've got a big head (about 6-7inches wide) and I was worried that the fit would be tight or uncomfortable. However regular earbuds that i used while running just kept falling off or started 'losing sound' due to sweat and i finally decided to give this a try.It's the BEST $36.88 I've ever spent on headphones. They sound good enough, they really stay on and they are comfortable enough for my 60min runs. BUY NOW!
This is my 2nd Omni-Bounce that I have purchased. It does a great job of creating a nice even flash that eliminates harsh shadows. Be sure to order the exact model for your flash since it is easy to get confused on exactly what flash each model fits. I believe this is a must have device for improving photos when using flash.
I have a new iMac and my wife has a MacBook Pro. I used to use a PC running Windows. I no longer needed the PC for anything except we still had my wife's old Mac Powerbook 1400. The only access to occasionally obtaining information remaining on the Powerbook (no USB etc.) was by using its floppy drive. The PC had a floppy drive but the new Macs did not, and I want to get rid of the PC. The LaCie USB Floppy Disk drive now allow us to retrieve Powerbook data directly to our newer Macs. Bye bye PC.
The usefulness of this screen protector is twofold. Firstly, yes it is perfect for protecting the LCD panel. It fits nearly perfectly into the recessed space and is easy to install. It is also less susceptible to showing fingerprints which would otherwise make the screen hard to see. Secondly, it does a nice job of cutting down the glare on the screen which is important on the TX5 since it is primarily driven by touchscreen menus.
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.
Owned a set for over 2 years now. One day saw this unit here on Amazon with a poor rating on it. The guy got it damaged in delivery, got his money back - no big deal. But nothing is menioned about the sound of this set. I love it. It is definitely a great attempt to improve on the sound quality and design of your conventional PC speakers. Built-in top drivers are larger and are delivering a deeper sound on the bass end. Combined with the good treble from front twitters it sounds very impressive. In addition - it was a smart idea to position a cpl drivers facing upwards. This really fills the room with sound. It is not just beaming it in your face but rather covers the whole room. Good design, good sound. I am a fan of iceTECH now.
The Buffalo Terastation Pro advertises support for Active Directory. Unfortunately, it seems the Buffalo Tech rushed the product to market before the engineering people could get AD support stable. So, Active Directory support is 90% broken.First, I received my 1.0TB terastation in August 2006. The device arrived without any AD support at all. I had to download and install firmware that supported AD. This was the first sign that something is wrong. Buffalo had released a product to manufacturing that didn't include its most valuable feature.Scond, you need to enter Domain Admin credentials to get the Terastation to connect to a Windows AD. This is normal. However, if the unit is power cycled, then you must delete it from the console on your domain controller, and join it to the AD again with administrator credentials. The unit should cache non-admin credentials, but it doesn't. This is a security problem, since the device always carries around admin credentials. It is also a usability problem, since any time it's rebooted AD must be disabled and reenabled over and over again.Third, in a large AD environment (more than 999 user/group objects), the unit crashes when retrieving the list of user/group objects for the purpose of organizing permissions. This is not just a limit on the number of objects in a domain, but in a whole forest. This makes the AD support totally useless for an environment at any mid or large-business. If you have more than 1000 things in your AD forest, then AD has no chance of working at all.This NAS box works ok for home use, but be very cautious about buying it for its AD support.
I have owned many VCRs, this one worked for almost 2 months.It was only used in a bedroom, never used to record only play.for some reason now the picture does not project clear. The sound comes through but the picture is fuzzy. Its not the tracking or channel. Cannot figure out the problem. I have tried to disconnect and reconnect but still the same results. I would like to return this but no longer have the box.
I have had these a little under a month now and so far so good. I love the design because I have a lot of things that were running up my electric bill just by being plugged in. I can now easily turn off what I am not using without having to mess with unplugging everything.
This unit suffers from the probles ALL HP notebooks.The reciever which you connect the power to is a peace of junk.It is made from brittle plastic designed to break if it comes under too much stress.Good idea, but stupid implementation!You have to replace the WHOLE system board if it breaks! HP wants $600 for a new system board! When I told HP parts that, they said "Oh let me transfer you to sales!"Yea right!I took it to a local shop for someone to replace the broken reciever and they told me that HP is the worst about the power recievers!Never buy an HP! &lt;delete>&lt;delete>&lt;delete>&lt;delete> Always buy an HP! Want to buy mine? Cheap?
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 bought this armband and case for my Apple iPod nano (Product) Red. It's the really small iPod with a metal shell and it has rounded edges, which makes it a 2nd generation nano. So, if you're looking for a case and an armband for working out (as I was) then this is the right product! The case fits perfectly and has the slits in the back to fit the armband or even a belt if you want. I searched high and low for something like this and was extremely pleased when I received such a high quality product for such a cheap price. You won't be disappointed in this one!
the sud is being just with at 1200watt amp right now.sound allot beter then a 12 and pounds!!! the best sounding woofer ive heard and looks sick!!!!
Great switch at a great price. I've mounted it on the wall behind my TV and never have to think about it. It switches sources easily enough. Thanks to other reviewers, I've adjusted my Harmony remote to power off my other devices in the correct order and it works like a dream.One word of advice: Mount it somewhere that it's blocked from view. It has the brightest blue LEDs I've ever seen on a home component. :)Definitely recommended!
Purchased the Nuvi 250 at a reduced price at Amazon. Can't beat the price for the functions. Make sure to purchase the Nuvi model with the USB computer connection so you can later install updated maps. They go for around $65. Since I live in the North East US, maps of Canada come in handy. Used it in Toronto, works like a charm. The menu is simple and straight forward. Locating a satellite and calculating the route may initially take a little time but once locked, the system is accurate and dependable. Saved money by not needing additional functions like MP3, etc.
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.
People who think these are great earphones must be severely hearing impaired. The highs are nice & crisp but there's absolutely no bass & they will not stay in my ears. Three guys at work tried them & all agree they are over-priced crap.On the plus side, they seem to be well made & the cord is thicker than any of the other headphones I own.
I had hoped this drive would provide cheap backup for a variety of files without the time and annoyance of cutting CDs or using other removable media.It has instead proven to be unreliable and unstable. I've lost data, had it freeze up my system, had it cause conflicts with other firewire devices, and had it corrupt files and/or misplace parts of the file structure. The drive has so many problems that I connect it only when absolutely necessary.The transfer speed is terrible, so much so that using a "find" utility to locate a file on the drive is unbearably long, always resulting in an error.It may seem like a lot of storage for little money, but what is the value if it consistently loses data and crashes your system? Pay a little more and get something more reliable, it will be worth it.
I had ordered Sony VGPBMS33, however I received Sony VGPBMS55, Its just similar .. Kind of brother .. Same look and design, however its just glossy finish on top instead of dull finish. Rest is best, I was able to setup this mouse very easily with my Sony VAIO VGN-CR320 laptop. Its gr8 to have a bluetooth mouse with my sony Laptop, Every time I switch on the mouse it auto connect just about in 5 secs. Works best on every surface, I most of the time use it on my bed on bed sheet. Very smooth working, So far never happen to get a chance to change battery .. However it looks good battery life.Only Problem : For mans rather with big hands people its bit tough initially as mouse not comfy in terms of width and for long use you might feel little pain in center part of your palm. Else I would love to have such a beautifully designed product from Sony.You can trust it.
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
I generally use this to record videos and it has a &#34;S&#34; video input into the recorder which is the best video picture you can get in the analog style cables.
We have the Victorinox chef's and the paring knife and this is the one I like and use the most of the three, though it does get edged out by some of my non-Victorinox knives. I like its lightness and it is easy to use.I would not describe it as a chef's knife, however, but as a utility knife; the blade is too narrow for serious chopping jobs though it is fine for slicing or small jobs. This is probably the knife that gets the second most use in my house when I am preparing salads and fruit, because it's at the right size for most jobs without being too heavy. I use a Wusthof 5" santoku a bit more often, because its wider blade is better for chopping but it's still light and agile. I usually only pull out a real chef's knife for longer cooking sessions when I'm going to be working my way through more food than you find in a salad, so those two knives probably get more use than anything else. It requires more honing than the Wusthof to keep a good edge, but it isn't bad.Anyhow, I'm pleasantly surprised that I like this knife as much as I do. If I could only bring one knife with me on car trips, this would be the one. It is a good all-purpose size, though if I anticipate heavy cooking on the trip I'd probably want to take something bigger as well as a paring knife. But that's three knives now. At its price it wouldn't be a major tragedy if it got lost, but it would be oh so much better than the dull hunks of tin one normally finds in vacation rental kitchens.
for the price was simply the best deal. Works well with my camcorder (9Mbs) to record video directly to flash memory. Only recommendation is if you wanted to put it directly to your computer to download upload you might need a new card reader, not all of them work with the 32 GB cards.
They sent me a kodak camera battery, aside from that I gave them one star because it got to my house on time.
Nice looking, great sound, good headset, anti-skip works great. I walk everyday and this unit bounces inside my coat pocket or backpack without a skip. Sometimes I jog a little - still no problem.However - the designers didn't use it like I do: It needs a belt clip - geez, pretty basic - or at least a carrier of some sort.AND, the control button array is on top and I've found it will turn on if bumped when setting my backpack down. The result is a battery drain.Finally, the headset plug goes into the side of the unit ruining the narrow width and sleek design. It won't slide into most pockets as a result. They should put the protruding plug along the front or back edge, not the widest, side edge.
Pros:Great fit.Reasonable price.SturdyCons:Need to max out the volume on my laptop.VERY long cord (can be a Pro the way you look at it)Unlike most reviewers, I find the fit to be really comfortable. Unless you have a huge head, I think you'll be okay.I am happy with the purchase.
PROs: The design is compact and sleek. The menu structure is easy to follow. Sound quality is good.CONs: While the Inno has a built-in FM Modulator, this feature is only available on the menu when docked in the "optional" Car Kit (for $50+). Additionally, as far as I can tell, it is not compatible with i-tunes (only Napster).
I've started up a small newsletter recently that has some complex layouts and lots of hi-res graphics, but also a lot of small text. The history of consumer-grade printers has been that to get the clean text, you have to give up the good photo output, and vice/versa. This printer throws all that away. It does it all. In fact, the text is so sharp my printouts were better than the commercial printer I had run it off.Its also a very attractive unit. People always say "is that a printer?" Not that it matters that much, but it does look cool.Bottom line: if you need top-notch quality in both photos and text, and have the [money], do it. If you're just printing your everyday text docs and/or photos, you can get everything you need in a cheaper model.
I really like this device. I got oe for myself, my wife and my daughter.
I LOST MY CORD TO MY NIKON S4300 CAMERA. I ORDER IT CAME FAST AND IT FITS MY CAMERA PERFECTLY. I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS, :)
Easy setup, I received this package and was eagerto install. Sharring a printer. One thing to mention it does require on regular printer cable and TWO male to male cables to hook two pc's up to one printer. So order an extra cable with it. Easy set up again, didn't have to install any HW for the printer. Seems to take jobs very fast.
It's so easy to setup a caveman can do it. Simply plug and play no configuration. With 8 devices plugged into it we get around 15 Mb download and 4-5 Mb upload on our Frontier FIOS 20/5 service during normal business hours and near maximum speed after hours.
Why does anyone buy a clear filter like this in the first place. The answer is obvious, to protect the lens. That is all this is for, buy it, use it, protect your lens. Nuff said.
This is my first pair of IS Binoculars. They work as advertised, the image is nice and clear and when using the IS feature everything is rock solid. I would recommend this item to anyone who is buying their first pair of IS Binoculars.
Did exactly what it was suposed to. Converted S-video to rca. A very important need today as so many newer tvs no longer suport s-video.
Much cheaper than genuine Lexmark cartridge. Not much else to say about, its a toner cartridge :D .It works.
I read David Pogue's review of the Flip in the NYT and that clinched it for me, particularly at Amazon's price. I know the rechargeable model is now out, which may explain the deep discount. Don't shy away from the battery operated model, however; it's not like early digital cameras that ate through batteries rapidly. It is as easy to use as smart guys like Pogue claim. I love it, my wife loves it, my kids love it. The image quality is only good but having something this small and easy to use makes up for a lot.
The Canon PGI-9 photo black ink tank (1034B002)arrived fairly fast(~5 days?)and was the exact genuine product for my PIXMA MX7600 printer. My problem, however, was that the back cover of my owner's guide showed the wrong sequence for the ink tanks, so I ordered PGI-9 photo black instead of PGI-7 black (which I was out of). Now I will have to place another order for the correct one. In the future, I will take the info from my printer, not the manual's cover! I would reorder through same company, though.
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've been using my inverter, problem-free, for several weeks. I keep it in my work bag, and use it to power a laptop when I'm on the go. I bought this after reading the reviews, so I knew to expect fan noise. It's sort of like having your car A/C on. Other than that, I can't think of anything negative to say about it. You plug it in and it works. Pretty simple.
I hunt, we explore, and just while the kids are outside playing in the neighborhood the 4 radios I purchased help us to remain in contact. The range seems adequate in our neighborhood for the kids to go play and stay in communication and in the woods these radios really show their stuff.I highly recomend these radios to anyone with similar needs.
A very nice product that works as advertised. All performance was as advertised and it was delivered on time. I can recommend it.
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 have to laugh at the comment about the "wires passing through if your not careful". THAT is the whole point of these. Either with the EZ RJ45 tool or a simple blade, the idea is to pass the wires trough and cut off the excess to ensure a proper and quick connection. You don't have to mess around with cutting wires to length and can make sure they are in the proper order and seated by examining the excess wire. It guarantees a proper wiring pattern...every time.Anyway, I have been installing A/V and communications professionally for 10 years and these are the best you can get, IMO.Plus, they work with both stranded and solid wire. How can you beat that?
This has been a great product. I was able to use it the day it came in the mail. Easy set up, just charge and go. I still need to set up my bluetooth and want to learn more about some of the other features. Also, this garmin saved me a lot of time when doing some last minute Christmas shopping. I was looking for a specific DVD set box and the first 2 stores were sold out. So I typed the store name and my Garmin pulled up 10 more stores, with addresses, phone numbers and how many miles they were from my current location. I was able to call each store one-by-one to see if they had it in stock and finally found one that had just gotten one returned. So this thing saved me money, because I didn't have to call information. It's like having a compact phone book with you at all times. My only gripe is that the directions have wanted to take me the long way around and if I had not known where I was, I would have been taken the direction with more lights and more traffic. Since this is still new, I will reserve judgement for now. Maybe if I download the latest map software, it will help. We shall see. But overall, I have been very happy.
I read a couple of reviews that said this battery didn't fit in their machine properly. It fit mine just fine. Another said the outer case was plastic or something. I found the brushed aluminum matched my computer perfectly. Someone else said it didn't charge properly. I was indeed worried about that...Instructions somewhere say to let it discharge fully one time. I didn't intend to-- I plugged the thing in but it wouldn't charge. I'd leave it plugged in to charge, and every few hours I'd check on it, but the battery just ran down, even while the computer was asleep and plugged in, until it was dead. Just being lazy, I left it plugged in overnight, with a new battery and a new charger, while I finally decided the problem must be my DC Input Module. In the morning, I went to pack up my dead computer and for kicks, opened it one last time-- and it was fully charged! Been working great ever since. I guess my lesson was... give it a chance.
I am very happy with the dvd player, but one problem I do have is the fact that in the title you put SACD, but in sony's website it lists this player as not able to play DVDA and SACD. Besides that im happy
This laptop is very user friendly, and has a lot of unique capabilities. The screen is thin, and wide for a fantastic crisp looking screen display; however, the price is the biggest downfall of this product. (...)
I have tried the gadget before i bought it, so I knew its performance.It is about time that Canon replace or renovate the look and functionality of this equipment.The best for the users would be to just integrate it into the camera body, but this probably doesn't fit with the way Canon is making their mony, so...
This replaces the original cap that was lost while photographing nature in the forest. It is exactly what I wanted. Made of quality materials. Very satisfied!
I needed a cable to connect my Blu-Ray Player to my Router.It was 35 feet from my Player to my Router.The cable works great and I've used it several times to download video data from the Internet to my Player.I've purchased from Cables To Go before and have always been well satisfied with my purchases.
Well I am currently writing this review with this keyboard for which the review is being written for. So that should give you some indication as to what my thoughts on it are. I personally enjoy this keyboard a lot. I work at a IT Help Desk 9 hours a day and am always typing and using my mouse. And so for me it works perfectly.Also growing up I was a horrible typer because I never used the correct fingers to type the correct keys. But now I can type lighting fast and without looking, because for some reason this keyboard just fits to your hands. The zoom feature is awesome. I also love the music volume control on the top, this come in handy quite often. I have not set up the "My Favorite" buttons yet, but I assume they work just as well as everything else.Now for the negatives.. (well only 1 negative.) My hand does not exactly fit where it is supposed to on the mouse. I guess I have a big hand I would assume. But where your thumb is supposed to go it just does not fit that well because it makes my other fingers go past the left/right click buttons, like they hang off the edge. So all I do is hold the mouse with the balls of my fingers on the buttons and then my thumb goes on the outer rim (below where it is supposed to). Look at the pictures and you'll understand.All in all this keyboard and mouse are amazing. I have tested the range yet but from my understanding work perfectly from 1-5 feet. Because that is all I have done. I also love the little transmitter/receiver. Its not a big bulky one like like old keyboards/mice used to have.Please note: I am using Windows 7 Professional 64-bit edition, and everything is compatible.
I'm happy with it, actually I'm gonna buy another one, good job sony.
BUYER BEWARE! I HAVE HAD TWO OF THESE OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. BOTH WORKED FINE FOR 10 MONTHS AND THEN WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLLED MODE OF CHANGING FROM ONE DISC TO THE NEXT CONTINUOUSLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE TO TURN OFF THE UNIT RESULTING IN YOUR ENTIRE DVD COLLECTION BEING DESTROYED. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS POLICY NOR SONY AS I CHECKED INTO THIS. THANKFULLY A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY WAS THERE BOTH TIMES TO UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE THE DVD'S WERE SCRATCHED BEYOND REPAIR.DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!!!
I'm gonna make this short and simple.This is a great lens ... though not an everyday lens. This lens is made to create art. Get it in their face ... push it up tight to long, vast lines ... try to create situations with this lens ... distort objects.
This camera has been an incredible find! I didn't have a lot of money in my budget but we desperately wanted a camera for the vacations we were about to take. Keep in mind, it is only my wife and I going on the trips. The zoom feature, which is nice when you have kids so you can see their bright faces, isn't that powerful....so you have to be standing close to the action. But otherwise, it is an amazing picture and sound quality. So small it fits in the pocket and can be whipped out in a hurry and ready for action before the action is over! We took it to Costa Rica and I made a great video out of the 50 minutes worth of material we shot. Plus you can make pictures from the frames of video. Not too shabby. I sent one video to my parents using the software and the video didn't loose any quality being sent through email. I can't say enough about the camera. The best part is, it uses 2 double A batteries. I HATE CARRYING CHARGERS! Perfect camera in may opinion!
I have been using the ety's er4p for five days and my first impression was this weird and cheap looking in ears.but don't under estimate these in ears,they produce very good sound.they are perfect for classical music,new age,pop,almost all of the genres.i've listened carefully to them and i can say that they are very accurate,detailed,clear sounding in ears.i've let my friends tried on them and they were amazed by the sound quality.previously using apple's buds and when you listen to these ety's,they reveal a whole lot more of details.especially the bass on pop genre songs,you can hear a synth bass sound on the ety's instead of the apple's buds,they sounded basically bass,with little or no chacteristics.it takes time getting used to the sound,but after awhile,you will be used to it.i would certainly recommend getting these ety's er4 series.
these speakers are great and small too. very good sound for its size. i love it but its not big enough for me.
First off, this product is absolutely great. There are just a few minor defects but nothing major and I have lived through these and actually think there helpful.Cons:The light is bright. But I have come to think of it as my night light. It is helpful when I wake up in the middle of the night and it helps me not bump into things. Also it is not like the light is so bright when you go to sleep you can see the light with your eyes closed. It's totally not an issue.The wheels are a fun idea but if you unplug your alarm clock for any reason it's kind of a pain in the ass to wheel it all the way back to the time and alarm. It's not very practical but again just a minor thing. And really after you plug it in, why would you unplug it. It does have an emergency backup if you don't want to go through the trouble if say a power outage happens, you can put batteries in it that way it can store and save the time until the power goes back on. Problem Solved.Pros:Sound is awesome. It sounds like a surround sound system. When I listen to my music I feel like I have a concert in my house, it is amazing.Dual Alarm Clock feature so you can enable two different times for the alarm clock to go off. Helpful for those with partners.Alarm clock can go off to your Ipod, radio, or a basic alarm. I choose my ipod which if you turn it to what you want to listen to the night before, that's what you'll hear in the morning. Easy, peasy.Remote Control is very handy for when the alarm clock goes off. I don't need to roll over to the side where the alarm is I can just get the remote off the nightstand and shut it off.The volume people say is loud at 10 but I do not find that to be true. An alarm is meant to be loud and wake you up. I put it to about 20 and I'm good.Ipod dock didn't fit my nano but if you kept the white thing when you bought your ipod you can put that on top and it fits perfectly so now I can listen to all my fav songs on my ipod.So all in all I would recommend this product to my friends, enemies, and anyone in between that would listen :) I love my new alarm clock and I can't see how I've lived without it.
I do not like this item. It is more than appropriate for a 10 year old. I like the fact that it had a soduku game in it, but, you can not use the stylo with it! The organizer is ok, but I mainly needed an organizer for my work and college schedules, and I had to put them in as appointments because the only options were "Appointments" and "To Do Tasks." It seems a little odd to me. I would never have paid $29.99 for it. It is only worth like $10. I returned mine. My advice is not to buy it.
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.
Well packaged and delivered in 4 days. I needed some kind of Radio frequency transmitter to access the TWC box in a different room. RF Remotes looked expensive and thought this would be a great alternative. This extender comes with everything you will need and you can keep one of the rechargebale batteries in the UFO so it is ready to go when the other battery runs out of juice. It took less than 5 minutes to set up but it says to wait 24 hours for the batteries to charge. I live in a townhouse community with alot of people around me so I did notice the first night while I was watching TV and waiting for the batteries to charge that my TWC guide came up and someone changed my channel. That is how powerful this thing is. So I did have to change my UFO to setting A and the sensor no longer picks up other peoples signals.There is no delay at all when I schroll through the guide, change channels, or fast forward through DVR material. I cant speak for the longevity of the product but so far I have been extremely happy and would recommend this product.
I bought this drive because my laptop's hard drive failed and I thought I'd be able to install windows on it, but I couldn't figure it out. I already have 3 other external drives with over 150GB each, so this drive was not all that useful to me. I figured, since I can't use it for a primary drive, that I'd use it for flash drive purposes. The greatest thing about this drive is that it's so small that it can fit easily in your pocket or book bag and can hold 40GB. Most flash drives hold 4GB at most. It's great for storing my projects and other files that I need to be portable. The best part is that it doesn't need external power (for PC...needs AC adapter for Mac I guess).
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.
I have had this dvd player for approximately 2 years and have had nothing but trouble. First of all, it doesn't effectively play mp3 cd's. Secondly, a few months ago, my sound quit working right through my receiver, you couldn't hear any voices (although you could hear the background music way too well). Then, my video wasn't working and all I got was black and white video, but then the sound worked fine. Now, neither sound nor video work. Ok, so I got this wonderful idea to call Tech Support. All the guy there did was repeat the same 5-step routine with me for 20 minutes. By the way, tech support is really located in Hong Kong (Oritron is not a US brand). Overall, I would not recommend this dvd player to anyone.
This is an awesome camera for the price and I didn't have an issue with the batteries as I use rechargeables. Alkalines on any digital will be done in hours. For those who complain about battery life, switch to NiMH.I think you also have to be careful to select the proper battery mode: alkaline or NiMH.In all, I am very satisfied.
It seems many reviewers confuse the term "flat response" with a flat sound. A flat response is an accurate response that appears as a flat line on a graphic analyzer. These headphones sound accurate and not at all flat. What that means is that what you hear with these is nearly identical, on a scope, to the signal coming from your music source, with no added bass, mids, or treble. You can easily adjust that 'accurate' response with an equalizer, or using your receivers' tone controls. With any good 'Monitor" headphone you start off with what the music's producer intended for you to hear, and if you need more of something you can add it.I have compared these to the ATH M35 and the ATH M50, and I like these a little better. I initially liked the M35 and M50 better, but after using the three over several weeks with many different amps and receivers, and with dozens of different types of music, I find I can make more of my music sound great working with the M40fs. All three give a clear and spacious sound when the source is good.I believe the M50 is a little hyped right now, and will soon begin coming down in price, just as the M40fs did a few years back.
My wife wanted it to record talk AM radio and it does it perfectly. The timer record feature performs flawlessly. The programming on this little unit was done extremely well. It is easy to use and understand. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a digital recorder. By the way, I still have not found another one that records AM radio.
This item is great ! I was able to record from my old tapes to mp3, and then burn them to cd. I love listening to my favorite AM talk shows. I listen to local news. There is no FM news stations I know of in Los Angeles. I can jog with it, work out, and listen to my favorite songs. I love the USB charger plug that comes with it. I do not have to hook it to my computer.
This bag is pretty nice. Its as good as promised. Looks clean and elegant. However, I found 2 negative points with this bag.1) Its bit heavy compared to other bags. If this is not a problem for you thats fine. But check the weight before buying it2) The zip is only for the middle compartment. The 1st and 3rd compartments are not zip protected. This can't be clearly seen in the pics.
Doesn't quite fill a room very well. At low volume it sounds fairly decent, but when it's cranked up a little the sound is very tinny and is hard to listen to. There is no adjustment for bass and treble frequency levels so you're stuck with what is offered.
It was my first GPS device and simply love it. Unlike many more expensive models, that take a lot of time to learn to use, this could not be easier to learn to use. Garmin and other companies could learn something when it comes to ease of use from this device. could not be any easier to use. Only drawback is the data is a little dated, so new and rerouted roads do not show up. Also wish it had a remote, but for the price, you can't beat it.
UPDATE: 2011 Apr 10I've updated my rating on this bag. It's alright...far from ideal. I've almost completely gone away from this thing for anything other than an overnight trip. The "business" compartment of it is completely useless if you're carrying clothes in it. You can't get much of anything in there other than 1 composition book or legal pad, and when you do, don't try and get anything more than a pen and your ID in the front organizer.The handle is flimsy, doesn't even compare to the handle on my travel pro, and it gets stuck in one position too often. The zippers also tend to get stuck.Overall, this thing is not built to last. I give it about 6 more months worth of use before something catastrophic happens.The only real bonus to this bag is that it does fit under the seat on almost any aircraft...some of the smaller overhead bins are a bit tricky (the Embraer RJs, the CRJs are good to go)*** Original Review ***Perfect, no. Pretty good...yes. I have a 15.4" Sony Vaio, and yes, it fits in the computer slide in/out area even though the website says it does not. The slide in/out for the computer is padded, which is a nice bonus, but that does take up some room in the bag. Without the laptop in the bag, it will tip forward if it's loaded down in the front 2 pockets.I can get 2 nights of clothes in this bag (with the laptop), but not an additional pair of shoes if you're going to work out at the hotel elliptical. The middle pocket is slightly smaller than I'd like, but you can get a record book, folders / legal pads, and 1qt liquid bags in there. The front pocket has a place for an ipod/PDA and business cards and pens.The biggest selling feature for me is that it will fit under the seat on a CRJ. Since I live in a city which is a "commuter" airport, this is very nice since I don't have to gate check the bag. I also like that it opens up like a suitcase to access the clothes.The handle doesn't have the best feel to it, but it has not failed me yet, and it's sturdy enough to hand a jacket or coat on. The zippers are also a little on the flimsy side compared to other bags.I was torn between this bag and the POTOMAC by swiss gear...The Potomac looks like it can hold more "business" essential stuff (papers, pens, files and junk), but this one has more "cargo" room for clothes. Ultimately, I think I chose correctly. Only time will tell.MY biggest complaint over the last 3 trips is the zipper getting stuck on the computer slide in area and I wish the middle pocket was 1/2" wider. Other than that, I have been zipping through the airports.
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.
I purchased these disks and have no issues. I've burned through 50 of them and am on my second set of 50, with no problems, not one! I would definitely purchase these again.
The previous Switch fried itself. Cost was fair and installation easy.
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!
The product is the most complete navigation system I have (and I have quite a few!)The Good: The voice system is the cleanest I have heard and the display easy to see. Routing is simple (do all of your routing prior to travel!) stops can be re-arranged and a 'completed' annotation can be performed as stops are completed.The Bad: The blue tooth does not appear to link with the lifedrive consistently (I am still trying to figure this out)Voice does not work on life drive, It works on Sony Clie TH55 and Toshiba PPC E740 w/BT accessory card.Overall, a good system to have on the road.
This mini Sunpak 2003 Pocket Tripod is adorable and functional. Arrived on time. The product is not top quality, but it is listed at the right price. I would purchase this product again and I recommend it.
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 bought this card to use in my home-made OTA (over-the-air) DVR. I needed the half-height card and it worked fine. I'm using it in a slim (desktop case) Dell GX240. The DVI output is great hooked up to my HD TV. No complaints.
Clearly the strength of this LCD monitor is it's high resolution 1920 x 1080 (1080p) screen plus its many input connections. The weakeness of this monitor is the lack of a built-in tuner and the reports of occasional "on-off" lockups. I've read the lockups require the power to be turned off then on. I've had no such problems after nearly a month. My firmware is version 1.16. I have a cable box connected via DVI-1, a Samsung set top ATSC DTV tuner connected via HDMI, a Panasonic 1080i DVD player connected via DVI-2 and my laptop connected via VGA. I've also experimented with the 2 component RGB inputs with good results for 1080i. I even used the S-Video connection for 480i. Toggling between all the inputs is easy with no issues. The remote is a bit cheesy and somewhat directional. The OSD menu is just good enough. The picture quality is superb, natural vivid colors and extremely detailed. I've found no dead pixels which is amazing considering there are about 2 million of them. The built-in 10w/ch stereo sound system with 10/w subwoofer is better than average. Everything I throw at this monitor looks good. It even upscales 480i quite well. All flat screens have some issues if you dig deep enough. Many do not have enough connections. LCD screens are really monitors with built-in tuners and computer processors controlled by software, fairly complex devices. For the money, this monitor beats anything in its price class and well beyond.
The hardest part about installing and configuring my home network was getting my Cat5 cables from the PC upstairs to the router, Cable modem, and PC downstairs! After I got that done, I was on the internet surfing in less than 10 minutes. The Quick Installation guide was all I needed, mainly for configuring the router. The default settings work just fine. This is excellent for the newbie networker!
I got the DVD player yesterday... it is Incredibly light, very compact and looks very expensive and unique!
this was a great piece of equipment to add to a system. i installed it as a custom monitor in the dash and relocated the radio and DVD player. the picture quality is great, the installation is a breeze, and the supplied materials are very sufficient. my only complaint(and i have myself partly to blame)is that the plastic around the monitor itself is very brittle. to remove the monitor from the trim bezel, you have to slip a thin piece of metal between the trim and the monitor. i pushed a little too hard and cracked the plastic casing on the monitor. the customer service was terrible. i wound up taking the plastic trim off, glueing it back together and repainting beacuse i could not get anyone who knew anything to sell me a replacement trim. but other than that, it has been working great!
I have owned Canon before and like the cameras. I bought the 600 because of the price and the $40.00 discount for opening a credit card. I looked at the Canon 450 and the 700, but felt this was a better deal on price to features.I had occation to contact Canon about the automatic aperature (seem to be always on 2.8) but, Chris, the tech, gave me a reasonable explanation and noted my concern. It was a good experience talking with Canon Support, which is rare these days.I would buy another Canon
I am now on my 4th purchase of this product. It works great! Put all your components out of sight, attach the sensors, plug it in and you're good to go. Never had any problems. Only one complaint is that the sensor eye cable was too short for one installation I had. It is only 6' and I really needed an extra foot or two. Love this product, wish they made a simpler version to control just one device (the DirecTV box).In fact, they should just cut a deal and build it into the DTV box to begin with.
Love it and i used it for my church music ...The sound so clear and blocked the nosiy back ground.Thanks
Hiya. I'm an advanced amateur who started out a few years ago with the D70. It served me well. I even won and placed in some contests and a picture I took was used on a poster for one of the most famous parks in Japan. I'm not trying to be pompous; just letting you know how well the D70 has served me and also let you know that I know a little bit about photography.I love the D70. I never sold it when I got the D200. It's my backup camera now. The D70 is great, but nowhere near the camera that the D200 is. I can't believe how much camera I got for such a little price. I can make a fairly extreme crop in ACR and still end up with the same size file that the D70 would give me without a crop. Still, this isn't the main reason that I purchased this camera. If I just wanted extra megapixels, I would have bought the D80.Where this camera shines is in its layout and design. Of course the performance and picture quality are excellent. But what I love is how all of the major adjustments that are made have dedicated buttons or switches. It allows me to change settings without taking my eye from the viewfinder. I also love the fact that the ISO is displayed in the viewfinder. I know that the next generations will have better high ISO output, maybe better dynamic range, more this, faster that... That's how it goes. Cameras have quite a bit in common with computers in how they become "old technology" not long after they're released.The technology will advance, but I know this camera will be in my bag for many years to come. When I bought this, I promised myself that I would not even think about buying a new body for another 5 years. It was an easy promise to make and will be an easy promise to keep. If you enjoy the art and process of photography, be good to yourself. Get the D200.
I originally bought the iLuv transmitter over others because the transmitter ran off the iPod's battery and wasn't solely reliant on the car's electrical system to be used. Since my car currently has an issue with the electrical system (the lighter/plugs don't work) I pretty much wasted my money buying this new version since it cannot be powered off the iPod itself. I don't know why iLuv changed what I considered a unique and useful part of their product to be just like everyone else, but I am thoroughly disappointed to have wasted 34 bucks on it.
TV has a nice picture and works great. For the price it's a great buy.
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.
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.
I'm going through a stack well maybe just 10 a day right now. I am converting my VHS tapes to DVD's to save space and preserve them. Have not had a coaster yet and have used this brand for years way back when it was cassettes.What more can I say they are top quality at a great price.
There is an Automatic Snooze sensor in the front of this clock radio which automatically turns off the alarm and puts it in snooze mode if it senses ANY motion within 2 feet of the front of it, which is totally ridiculous. Just the motion of my body moving on the bed to the response of the alarm immediately turned off the alarm within seconds and put it in snooze mode. I exchanged the first one, thinking it was defective when this happened the first night I used it, then it immediately happened again on the second one, so I contacted Emerson customer service who confirmed that this a flaw in the design and is a known issue. I returned it, waste of money - I need the alarm to stay on for more than 5 SECONDS! I suggest you stay away from it, or be prepared to return it.
Like so many others, we have the dreaded "disk error". Like so many others, the unit has had minimal use. Like so many others, I am so sorry I bought a BOSE. As one other mentioned, I feel like getting the sledge hammer. I paid $1100. Be warned.
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.
the usb light works very well--gives the needed light to the keyboard allowing a limited vision person the needed light to see the keys.
There are two things i dislike about the One 600 ultra. Other than that.....I think it is a great value for the money.First off....why have a self timer......and not include a socket on the bottom of the camera to put it on a tripod??....The Polaroid One had the tripod socket feature...and i miss it very much on this camera.Secondly...i dislike the fact that there is no way to turn off the flash. There are times (like taking pictures of Christmas lights) that you only want ambient light included in your pictures.
This is advertised and pictured as an arm to mount a monitor, for instance to a desk. What I liked about it was having 4 joints instead of the usual 3. It says it includes a "monitor mount". What it has is a screw - so you can screw in a camera. I cannot find any adapter - for instance a VESA100 adapter with a screw-in. So how can you actually put a monitor on this???? In the picture it has 2 black rectangles beneath the monitor. I don't know what those are - but they were not included. The one page 'instructions' that come with it point to the last joint with the screw as the monitor mount. Sell it for what it is a camera mount.
I bought this player because I needed a device that can play SACD and DVD-A, both high resolution audio formats. I'm planning to buy a HDTV someday so the video specifications are a plus for me, but this review goes for the audio only.I had a Phillips SACD player that gave me an extraordinary service for 3 years and I thought that my SACD discs couldn't sound better in other player... but I was wrong!I'm using the same amplifier and speakers set with this OPPO player and let me tell you: It sounds better! every SACD sounds incredible! and the DVD-A are amazing! I was a little dissapointed with the 5.1 mixes of the Depeche Mode SACDs (The european versions of course, the american are cd-only discs), I thought that they lack ambience, separation and punch. But when I listened in my new OPPO... WOW! I can't wait to hear the Genesis SACDs!Another great characteristic of this player is the continue effort from the manufacturer to improve it every day, that is that you can improve its capabilities by upgrading the firmware every time that OPPO publishes a new version on their website. I did it once so far (it's really easy) and I'm planning to do it again when they resolve some issues with the display info of the discs, which is a little dissapointing now but they promised to make it better. Originally my player (one of the second batch I guess) played SACDs with a gap between tracks, I upgraded the firmware via their website, and voila! the problem is solved!If you want a great SACD & DVD-A player, don't hesitate.
I purchased this sound card when building a new computer for my son to take to college with him. The installation of this card was very easy and went smoothly. After purchasing a 5.1 surround sound speaker set and plugging it into the card we began watching a few DVDs. I was very impressed with the quality of the sound and the channel seperation. Playing games with this card definitely enhances gameplay and game enjoyment. I told a few friend of mine about the card and they came over to hear for themselves. Each one said that the sound produced was better than any surround sound system they had heard. I highly recommend this card for anyone wishing to upgrade their computer sound system, or building a new system. For the price and the features this card can't be beat.
Overall, I like the looks of the mount but there are a few issues with this product.First, the mounting screws are of poor quality. I drilled pilot holes into my joists as instructed and proceeded to use the included screws. The heads stripped on every one of them before they were completely drilled into the joists. Now, both of my speaker mounts sit just slightly below ceiling level. Luckily, you can't tell by looking from ground level but it is definitely noticeable when making position adjustments as they rock back and forth when adjusting. Heaven forbid I ever have to take them down. I'm not sure what I'm going to do to get the stripped screws out of the joists.Secondly, several sections in the instructions show mounting options using a ball attached to the speaker mounting plate, which looks similar to the ball attached to the ceiling mount. There are no speaker mounting balls included with these mounts. Those would have been nice as it would have allowed for greater flexibility in positioning speaker direction after mounting.Lastly, I didn't realize that there is no type of cable management with these mounts. That would have made a much cleaner looking install.For ~$27 per mount and based on the reviews, I expected more.
THese speakers are completely worth the $40 price tag. The sub is a lot smaller than I thought it would be, its about the size of half my size 13 shoe box. But then again, its louder than I expected it to be after seeing how small it is. If you're just after some good sound, nothing super loud, then these are perfect. If you want the bass to slap then it's just not enough.The speakers are as good as anything I've heard. Rich low and mid tones, maybe a little shy on the higher notes, but they sound really good and get pretty loud too.I'd buy these again in a second. Super easy to set up. The dock thing is pretty cool, and everything works really well.***Update***I bought these speakers my freshman year of college, and have used them probably 4 hours a day on average since they came out of the box. Surprisingly (and much to my satisfaction) they still have the same sound they had 3 years ago. I'm super impressed by the quality. There are definitely louder systems out there, but I don't think they'd be allowed in my apartment complex haha. Dope speakers. Incredible value.
this card works great and since it was under 10 bucks it was even better... what would u choose this for under 10 or another that does the same thing for over 60
This product was virtually useless. It charged feebly for a week or so, then couldn't sustain a charge for more than 10 minutes (after charging all day in direct sunlight). I use it as a paperweight now. It is a brilliant concept, but don't waste your money.
I have a hard time believing their claim of 8 dB gain, for a parabolic dish to properly focus the received signal and to have reasonable gain it needs to be much larger than this, about 10 wavelengths in diameter. At 2.4 GHz a wavelength is just below 5 inches of diameter, how can this thing act like a dish should if it is below ONE wavelength? The moment I took a look at this units photo I knew it was a scam, trying to make people believe it is a real parabolic antenna, it isn't. It might have some gain, maybe even 8 dBi of gain but at 2.4 Ghz you can easily get more gain than that from a simple whip antenna. Look for one here on Amazon, they sell for as little as ten dollars and have +9 dBi of gain and 15 inches tall, more gain than this toy.
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.
The adapter works just like it should. Signal quality is fine with no noise or other issues.
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 just returned from a photo trip to Yosemite and am thrilled with the results. The 10MM gives you a unique perspective...I almost feel like I'm cheating. I've attached a couple of photos that will demonstrate some of its potential (photos are located with the listing). I was using a Canon D7
Note: I bought these when they were a gold box deal for less than $10, but believe me, they are worth the regular price.I really like these earbuds, they block out most noise around you (aside from really loud things, like cars) and the sound quality is excellent. I have recommended these to other people who like to listen to music while they workout, be outside, on a crowded bus...these things will block out all annoying sounds and people. They fit comfortably in your ear and do not shake loose or fall out like those other annoying earbuds (like the kind you get with an iPod).The price is good, they come in a nice assortment of colors, I really cannot recommended these enough!
We bought this for our 12-year old in December 2005 and just threw it out after taking 0 acceptable photos with it. We already have 2 other digital cameras in the house and have used them extensively for two years so this was not a user problem.1. 2 crucial buttons fell off in one month. We used a paper clip instead.2. All photos we've taken have been orange-cast, dark, and blurry.3. The on-off switch is malfunctioning. It's almost impossible to turn the camera off, which means the batteries run down quickly.4. The user manual has no information on how to correct image problems. We have yet to find any on-line help.5. Buttons on the camera are tiny and hard to use. Button functions are extremely difficult to figure out unless you have the manual on your knee. Not an intuitive design at all.We had high hopes for this camera and bought it because of a few good reviews and the camera's sleek design.Don't waste your money on this.
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 batteries were extremely difficult to put into the unit, there being very little &quot;slack&quot; or room for the batteries to fit into their component.I bought the unit for my girlfriend for Christmas. How embrassing then, when I found out the unit stopped working the very next day after she got it!
I ordered the Next Generation Remote Control Extender and then the Cables To Go 40430 Remote Control Repeater kit for my AT&T cisco u-verse DVR. None of them worked, had to return them both, hats off to amazon for simplifying the return process. I couldn't figure out why they weren't working. I finally found out it had something to do with the frequency and ordered the hot link, it is slightly more expensive than the other two. It was simple to setup. The receiver is without a doubt the most sensitive receiver I've ever seen. It's almost shocking to see the sensitivity of the receiver. I would definitely recommend this product. It works
They work in my Brother P-Touch, and create clean, professional labels that stay stuck to what you stick them to. What's not to like?
Beware--- they shipped me a v5 version of this product that isfour years old. It has known security issues, there are no updateddrivers, and the signal strength on one of Linksys's own G-routersis very low where other G-adapters have excellent signal. Insist onknowing the version number of the product, and, look it up beforepurchasing.
There's plenty of cheaper media but Verbatim never gives me a coaster. I heartily endorse this product to serious backup users.
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 have a Fuji S2 which I bought on July 15th, 2003. The main logic board failed the first week of Jan. 04Jack Appletonjack.appleton@msa.hinet.net
These speakers were the original in our seadoo boat. after too much salt water and direct water they fell apart. But they sounded great and lasted 4 years under those harsh conditions so we bought the same ones. we plan to take a little better care of them this time so they last 10+ years. these speakers can get pretty loud if you want to crank them up too. the sound is still crisp at high volumes. we crank them up while we are sitting on the beach and they still sound clear. gotta love music.
Great product. Altec-Lansing and others make larger units, each with bigger sound, but they are just too clunky and heavy to be really portable. This one folds into the size of a paperback, sets up in a second and gives nice sound. I'm an audiobook addict, so I have one plugged in in the kitchen and another on batteries that I can carry around the house with me, throw in a suitcase for trips, etc. The remote control is very handy as well.
[...]this display is a artistic and functional value.For those looking to ease eye strain, lower power consumption, regain valuable desk space, or just plain get a cool clear plastic display to match their Cube or graphite or "QuickSilver" G4, this is a great choice.If you have been waiting for the price of LCDs to drop before getting on the bandwagon, it's time to get off.At 1024 x 768, the screen real estate is admittedly a little small, and with OS X, that cramped style is exacerbated, but if this fits your budget, by all means go for it.[...]17", by all means trade-up to that.
I bought 2 of these for my 4 and 6 year old boys for vacation trip.I was surprised that both of boys liked wearing them to play with their Leappads on a plane.They are very easy to adjust. Great quality.I am pettite female and I was able to use it as well.Another feature I liked the sound control that it was easy to use for a child.
Just bought it and used it in areas unknown to me - both on the interstate and in the boonies.The spoken directions were not clear EXACTLY where to exit - sometimes saying "Exit ahead "- but not "Exit Here". Sometimes it becamme clear that "ahead" meant the next exit and sometimes it didn't. That was really frustrating.In the boonies - it actually was better and clearer what the prompt meant.Not sure if the extra 1/2 inch of screen was worth the extra $100.
Now, I love these headphones. For approximately 20 dollars, these headphones are probably some of the best for value that you are going to find. The sound quality is insanely good (for the cost), and is comparable with some headphones in the $35-$55 range (better sound than some Bose's, in my opinion). Now, I use these headphones for video editing in my studio, as well as listening to music when just walking around the town. For editing, they are great, but for walking, the cable is just TOO long! I basically have to wind the cable through my belt loop so I don't catch it on anything. Other than that, these are great headphones. My only other complaint is that they are not extremely padded and, therefore, do not stay on the head quite as well as some other headphones of this style.Pros:Great sound for the priceComfortableMulti-purposedCons:Cable is too longCould use more padding, I recommend Audio-Technica ATH-PRO5, only about 20 dollars more, much better sound, much more support, but this is only if you are very serious about editing and such...
I saw this new camera and fell in love with the large screen. I mean how many times can you look at a 1 inch screen and figure out if you want to keep the pic? The large screen is the best I've seen. It's a bit pricey but worth the money. It's thin enough to keep in my pocket. Only problem is that they don't sell anything to protect your camera if it's bouncing around in your pocket. Get a 1 Gig card and you can keep on shooting. It makes a very nice picture, even on the fly. The playback of the flies are FAST, FAST, FAST!!!
Produces very high quality prints quickly and easily. Ink will last more than 100 sheets, which makes cost per print attractive, and cheaper than advertised by Epson.
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 is probably the worst computer-related product I have ever encountered. Many hours of my life have been sucked away trying to get this thing to burn a CD. The instructions for setting it up and installing the drives and related software are none too clear. After working my way through this maze I did finally have some initial success, but the drive quickly became fickle, eventually accepting only gold colored Maxell CD-Rs (Iomega's advice for the repeated errors and wasted, half-burned CD's was to try a different brand of CD-R, but refused to suggest which brand might actually work). These only worked if I first "tricked" the drive by inserting a TDK CD-R, getting the error message, and then sneaking in one of the Maxells. Admittedly I have burned probably a hundred or so CD's since I worked this method out, but the fact that I have had to go throught this absurd routine each and every time makes the whole thing that much more insulting. I've had it for a year and a half now; just yesterday it finally died. The green light stopped flashing, a strange and tortured squeal emanates from its malevolent innards . . . I will enjoy putting it out of its misery . . . and my own.
I found everything I was looking for. Reasonable price, high quality sound, enough power to shake the room. Highly recommended.
I was frantic and nearly hysterical when I returned to the states from Tanzania and realized that I had left my US adaptor for my Palm Pilot in Tanzania. All my contacts, all my dates and calendars sat in a state of half battery life. I first went to my trusty Office Depot, and then to travel companies--no African (or British) to US adaptors. I scoured the Amazon spaces for a power adaptor that reversed to US, and finally found this one, the wonpro WA-5 Universal Power Adaptor Converting UK, EU and believe it or not Tanzania, to US. Euphoria! If I had gotten the more frequent notice that I have been receiving from Amazon lately--"We apologize but this product is no longer available. You will not be billed for this item", I would have hung myself from a tree. Instead, Eurika, I now have a charged Palm Pilot at all times and I am free again. It works great!
For a relatively straightforward wireless network, this device works well and is a good value. Set-up was fairly simple and I had no trouble getting the device to sync up with my DSL modem. Range was about as expected although, depending on where you locate the access point, it's not going to be as far as indicated on the product packaging. I hooked up a Linksys signal booster with this access point, and now have good coverage throughout the house and even outside on my laptop. For my purposes, 802.11b works fine and the technology is at a price point where it makes little sense to wait if a wireless network is something you've been thinking about trying out.
I've used Transcend SD cards in the past with mixed results. This particular card had a complete loss of data & formatting several times in my Canon XSi, which was of course very frustrating because I lost all my pictures. Fortunately it failed early in the shoot and I switched to a much higher-quality PNY SDHC card, which has always been reliable, but had I been shooting with live subjects it would have been quite embarassing. My only option, unfortunately, is to return the card under warranty to Transcend for a replacement. The problem there is that I don't really want a replacement, but that's what I get for buying a cheap card. I'll have to use it somewhere non-critical.
Its a great fan in the beginning but it does not last past 1 month before it burns itself out if its used constantly. I have tried 3 different ones and the same thing happens. Stock up on them.
I bought this card because it is advertised as being windows vista certified and so that i could also play my video game consoles through the my computer moniter. When i got it and tried to install the software and drivers the only thning that would install was the remote wonder software, which is lovely seeing as it doesnt come with the remote.now, i am used to things not working with vista, so i proceeded to go diging on the internet for the drivers, i was able to find the drivers after about 2 days of searching on ati's website.after finding the drivers i attempted to use the opensource VLC media player(which has never failed me before) and after fighting the card for several hours i was finaly able to get the software to recognize the card's existance. once i finaly got VLC to work with the card, the video quality was horrible and there was a 3 second delay on the video, making the using the menus on my verizon settop box annoying and making playing video games through the RCA ports impossible.once i concedeed that i could not make VLC work, i tried using VirtualDUB (also opensource) and could not make it work at all. (I later realized that this was due to the fact that ATI now Uses WDM instaed of VfW)after that i did what i always save to my last resort, and contacted ATI.their first response was a computer generated list of suggestions that the average consumer may not know to try, but i had already attempted.their second response after i let them know there response was unhelpful was an email informing me that what i wanted to do was immposible without giving me a reason or explination.IF IT CANNOT BE DONE DO NOT ADVERTISE IT AS VISTA CERTIFIED.well, after buying another card for my computer from hauppage(which worked) i decided to put this card in my freinds XP computer, assuming it would work with the OS it was designed for.big supprise, it didn't work.i tried installing the software from the install CD, it would not install anything other than the remote software. i even tried manualy installing each component and it would not work.after that i was so pissed at ATI that i gave up. i am going to throw this card in the trash. i will never buy another product from ATI again.
This has a 100 mm air input fan on the bottom and a 80 mm output on the side. However neither are ball bearing and both have failed within 2 weeks of each other after about 1 year of use - about 3000 hours, not even close to the advertised 50,000 MTBF. On the positive side, both failures led to overheating and the power supply did auto-shutdown without additional damage.
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.
This is a hands-down good quality camera for the price. I keep it in my pocket and use it as a supplement to the stories I write as out outdoor writer.One thing it needs, however--other than a waterproof model--is some sun shade so it's possible to see the screen in bright sunlight. On a boat in the ocean it's impossible to see anything in the screen. Come up with a cheap snap-on Polarized lens or something that allows seeing the screen in bright sunlight.And pay a few extra bucks to get the 1 hour version instead of the half hour one.
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.
The green 11 filter helps mostly for lightening dark green foilage (brush, grass, etc) against a dark background. It will pass more green and attenuate red/orange and blue tending to darken the sky.For forensic documentation, alot of glow phosphors are green - such as a spectrum analyzer or tritium tubes. This filter helps to highlight the green emissions from those phosphors against the background. The camera can be changed to B&W; mode or left in color depending on the intent of the shot.With a bulb exposure tracks left by a green laser pointer are highlighted and show up almost as handwriting (with practice this can make unique shots). When using the green pointers for night sky exposures, the green filter aids in showing the beam pointing to a star especially against the dark sky.
I sold my Visor Deluxe when this gem came out. It is worth every penny and more. The color makes any application a pleasure. I also bought the Omnisky Wireless Modem and the Good Technology music player. They are outstanding products also. The color screen is so much easier on the eyes. If you are considering buying a PDA, choose the Prism. It shines above any others on the market.
I bought this for a great price and it is worth its weight in GOLD!! SO easy to use, it was ready to go in about 2 minutes.So easy, my 11 yr old could have done it. The screen is very big and very easy to see.Don't waste your money getting a better and better unit. This one is awesome.
The item arrived in advance of target date. Worked right out of the box. Have not set up the blue tooth with phone...Very useful.. clear verbal direction. Meets all my expectations...
So I scratched the heck out of my brand new Pantech Pursuit 2. So after a mild freak out, found this product and for $12 decided to give it a try (after verifying that it was safe for touch screen phones). I have been buffing for probably an hour and a half now and have already notice the big/deep scratches I have on my phone were slowly going away (even one that I am now fairly sure is a small crack faded a bit). So I think this is a great product for scratch emergencies like mine, it just takes some time. As long as you set aside about 3 hours (depending on how many scratches you have) I give it 2 thumbs up!
I bought this case along with an SD1100 camera, as the description states that it is made for it. BUT, while the camera fits, the magnetic closure is either very weak or poorly designed as it always wants to flop open. I would've have thought that the Canon case would be of a better build quality. Now I know it's not. I would not recommend this item.
Out of the box, it worked as advertised. I had no problem in setting it up. I'm using it to provide Internet access through a cable modem to three computers in my home. Works great!
I've owned a pair of Leica 10x binoculars and have always been very happy with their superb optics and excellent quality. My only problem was that at 10x magnification, I was unable to keep them perfectly steady when viewing something - a problem I figured I'd just have to live with. Then I was in my local camera shop and saw a pair of Canon 10x30IS binoculars on display. I thought I'd try them just to see how close they came to my Leica's in optical quality. Boy, was I surprised! Not only were the optics very good, but with the image stabilization turned on they blew my Leica 10x away! I could see so much more detail, with less eye strain and in a lightweight package. I bought them on the spot, and sold my Leica 10x to a friend - the Canon 10x30IS is my one and only choice for a 10x binocular now!
Easy to use, good features, and easy to carry. The camera has good picture quality and uploads on the computer easily. Functions are very understable and anyone can use it.
I had purchased one filter with my new camera- $60. It was an unnecessary expense, as Tiffen does the same job for a fraction of the cost. I'm very happy with thi purchase
Great indoor antenna. Have an old Sirius car radio that I now use in my office. I can sit this on the window seal and it works perfect!
The filter works well, it's very slim and is easy to adjust. It's a little hard focusing manually while using it; and in cold weather it can get stuck on the lens. If that happens putting a rubberband around it to provide a better grip will do the trick. I use it with my 18 mm lens and have never noticed any vignetting on the photos I take with it, although there is usually a little bit of a bluish cast to the photos. That however, is faint.
I have had this printer for about a month. It was very easy to setup on our small school network, I assigned it a fixed IP address to make it easier to find and install on the 10 computers. I used the HP network installation utility to create an install program that each of the Windows XP and Windows 2000 pc's could use to load/install and make the default print driver. Very straight forward. (I set it up to default to double sided printing to save paper).I downloaded the Vista PCL6 driver directly from HP and used that driver on our 4 Vista pc's.I estimate we will be printing a couple 1000 sheets a month. I choose this printer for a several reasons:- Past experience with HP higher end printers (my work uses them by the dozens).- Ability to Duplex print (double-sided).- Heavier duty than most of the 'bundled' printers that come with a new PC. This LaserJet can easily handle our printing load.- Paper tray holds a full ream of paper (500 sheets)! We should not have half full reams laying around.- Fairly fast printing. Although using the duplex mode takes about 2.5 times the time to make a single sided print. Estimate the first page in less than 10 seconds, then if single sided, a print every 2-3 seconds. In duplex mode, the page comes out about half way and then pauses for a couple seconds and it is pulled back into the printer and then is ejected out with the back side printed on. Takes about 6-7 seconds to print both sides of a page. (These are normal word processing documents without large graphics).- Built in networking, the Jet-direct embedded print server is very easy to manage with a web interface. Also very easy to check on usage and toner level. Very good status and usage information, telling how many of which size paper and if single sided or double sided, error messages or paper jam logs etc. (So far no paper jambs or errors!).- Had a $450 instant rebate which cut the cost in half, very good value for the money. Picked it up locally for the same price as Amazon had. Didn't have to wait for shipping and it was a sales tax-exempt purchase.- Amazon had one of the best prices for the genuine HP toner kit, so I bought the toner from Amazon. You do get what you pay for, so compare the P3005dn to other printers in the same price range. This was a better deal than the HP P2015x.- Printer came with one of the HP Q7551A toner kits ($110 value). This toner should last 6500 pages (the fuller Q7551X cost almost twice as much and gives double the number of pages). Double sided printing counts as 2 pages.This was a good purchase for my school. I will write another review after we have used it for several months, maybe after the first toner change so I can state the number of copies we got.
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.
I've never bothered to review a product. After purchasing items, I never feel strongly enough about them. But I had to come back here and report on how good this remote control extender is.I have a TV in my kitchen but the cable box is located about 20 feet away in our den. I didn't want to ruin the nice clean look of the LCD mounted on a flexible arm to be cluttered by a cable box. So I hid the box in an entertainment center that is not in the direct line of sight of of the kitchen TV.I purchased a Terk remote extender and it worked on the same principle as this one. It uses a special battery that has a transmitter built into it. You put that battery into the remote and the transmitter magically extends the signal of the remote. Like most remotes, my cable box remote works on a IR (Infrared) signal. IR requires direct line of sight. You must point the remote at the cable box. The remote extender, however, converts the signal from IR to RF (radio freuqency) and RF signals do not require direct line of sight. The signal gets picked up whereever you point the remote.The Terk worked okay but not great. About two weeks ago, it stopped working for no apparent reason. I took it back to the store where I bought it and they told me Terk discontinued the model. So I did a search on and found the Next generation remote extender, which costs about $60 less than the Terk. I was skeptical, even after reading all the rave reviews because I figured people from the company post these reviews. (I'm from New York and jaded, I guess.)The remote arrived a couple of days after I ordere it. It took me about 10 minutes to hook up. You simply put the flying saucer-like receiver where you it's convenient. In my case, since the cable box is on and inside cabinet behind a door of the entertainment center cabinet, I placed the flying saucer o the back of a shelf about 78 inches off the floor--so you cannot see when standing up. I placed an emitter on the front of the cable box.The emitter is a litle light bulb attache to a wire. The wire gets plugged into the back of the flying saucer reeciver. When you press the remote, the RF signal gets picked up by the flying saucer. The emitter then lights up in front. Since the emitter sticks on the front of the cable box--in the same spot where the signals gets picked up if you point the remote directly ast the cable box--the cable box changes channels and peforms all of the other remote functions.This product works great. It has far better reception than the Terk. It is hidden on shelf out of the way. The channles change faster than ever. I spent the last 20 minutes writing this because the company deserves the recognition so it can sell a lot of these things.
It not only makes great coffee in a short amount of time, but it keeps it HOT all the while it is plugged in, not like other coffee makers that let your coffee cool down. It's also quality made. Also makes a great gift.Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker
I have a four computer home network so I was out of ports on my router. Then I bought a Sony Blu-Ray player that has an internet connection available. The best solution was to buy a network switch. When I received the switch I hooked it up to my router, plugged my computers into it, and I was done. There were no hassles at all. Less than 5 minutes and I was done.
bought this to extend the reach of my headphones for late night movie watching. Works great, no issues, easy to use, and does not stick together too strong. Like that it keeps the cords together, but can unplug without straining the cords. Mega cheap price, arrived a day early than expected.
I know you have your white collar corporate excuses for shipping the essential cable...don't we spend enough in shipping? I mean really...always out for that dollar!
the wide screen distored the images.. I did not like it at all, had to send it back. I was charged a restocking fee, plus $20. shipping to return it.. I am out $50. and still no Monitor.. What a jip.
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.
Starting grad school last year, i found that owning a USB key is as important as inhaling a cup of coffee in the morning. Without it, i'm disoriented and work definitely goes slower...At the start, i had a 128kb key of a different brand and some of my friends had Cruzer Micros. I liked them instantly because of their tiny size and the option to add color savers so that they didn't get mixed up. This year, i decided it was seriously time to upgrade so i got the 1GB micro retractable cruzer. My thoughts? Mixed...The size of this new cruzer is comparably small, maybe not AS small but still tiny compared to the rest, which is great. The 1GB space is also pretty great (esp after having a 128kb a year ago), and its not too expensive at all. The case design however leaves something to be desired, and the U3 program...? well first things first.The old cruzer's case is silver with a seemingly sturdy design and a cap to top em off. This one, with no cap but a retractable design seems a little flimsier than the last which isn't comforting when your important files are stored on it. But the retractable design is sweet because no worries of a lost cap. HOWEVER, the flaw in the retract-design is that there isn't ANYTHING that covers the usb port when its not in use. I assumed, before buying it online, that when you retracted into the not-in-use position, a small cover would flip from the inside and cover the opening so that dust, small particles, water or whatever couldn't get in easily. Not so. When retracted, the USB port is still visible and open to the elements. Not something i'm happy about since the point of a cap/cover is to protect from stuff, and the point of retraction is to not have to worry about the cap or cover. So really, the key point of retractable covers is missed.Now onto the contentious U3 program. Do i love it or hate it? Neither - i don't really care about it. BUT, here's the thing, this USB key doesn't just go into my computer, it goes into other ones as well - and THOSE people HATE the program. In giving my micro to someone else to grab one of their files, it takes a minute longer than it should because it starts loading up the U3 program. People who don't own a micro freak out because this foreign thing is telling them they need to restart their computer for this new program (which they didn't ask for) which is trying to load up for the first time. Not a crowd pleaser.So because a simple file tranfer takes longer and because not everyone wants the U3 program loaded automatically onto their computer, i figured it'd be better just to uninstall it. Easy? Just as the above reviews said, not so much.All in all, i don't like the U3 program but that site about got rid of it in a quick minute. I like the 1GB of space on a very small-sized USB key, but my new cruzer micro 'key' won't hang off a keychain anymore because its way too easy for the elements to enter the port thanks to the retractable-but-not-replacing-a-cap design of late.
This is my first experience on digital camera. All I had to do was plug the reader cable into my computer, insert the mobile mini SD memory card in and transer all the pictures. It also reads for my finance's SM cards. The price was just under $10.00. Can't beat that.
i couldn't sleep with this thing in my room...display was too bright and could not be adjusted...also, why would they not put bass/treble buttons on this radio...and its way too bass heavy (and i love bass!)...i often listen to talk radio in the morning...couldn't understand what was being said through this radio...just a low rumble that resembled a voiceit is definitely a nice looking radio; unfortunately the plastic housing and buttons feel really cheapi ended up returning this for the boston acoustics horizon solo...this radio is exactly what i had hoped the eaton would be...i highly recommend!
A purchase that was a good investment, however if you are on a budget and want correct white balance, a greycard would be more handy.
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.
Works fine so far with our weather alerts...the true test will come in our hurricane season in FL. thru Nov..
I use this to connect my laptop to my television. I've only used the audio cable, not the video cable. It works great...for the price.
It is good to use. I think the Tex-to-Speech is very useful. It can tell you the name of the street. Recalculating is quick. The battery last long. I did not try the blue tooth yet. The accuracy is great. It can find me not on the road when I walking on the side of the road.
This thing works great, and sounds great! Bose isn't kidding when they say they make music sound the way it is supposed to sound. Everything that comes out of these speakers is rich and full and you can hear all different ranges of the spectrum and nuances in the music. For example when listening to Jack Johnson, I can hear everything in the song equally well - the lows of the beat, the mids of his voice and the highs of the symbols or even when he runs his fingers up the strings of the guitar. Bose also has some way of not making things distort - everything sounds the same when it is turned way down as it does when it is turned way up. I also love the remote. Many sound docks don't offer this and I can't imagine not being able to advance to the next song or turn up the volume without getting up out of my lazy-boy chair. The only reason why I gave this thing 4 stars instead of 5 is because at this price point one can probably find some in-the-box component system that can be hooked up to an iPod and provide much louder music that would be more adequate to play, say, at a large party with a crowd that likes heavier rock or techno music. This would definitely fall short in such a setting, however you have to remember that at its size, such a comparison would be like comparing apples to oranges. Speaking of its size, overall I love the quality of sound that comes out of something this small. It definitely packs a lot of punch. Bass is always there when it's supposed to be and sound reproduction is accurate. Definitely a good buy, esp. at the discounted price. This will certainly be enjoyed for many years to come.
Unlike rival products that look similar, this one is just the right size.Also, the legs do not develop bend "memory" so that they are easy to manipulate into different bends and then straighten them out again so you can use it has a handle.It's the perfect size for my hand and makes it easy to hold my small video camera very steady with one hand.
The Amazon.com price was way lower than we could buy locally, and it fits our old phone. It works great, so what more can you ask for?
Works as well as advertised - I've been taking great photos and having no problems!
Difficult to use and there are no guidelines as to what aperture or focal length create optimal results.
I bought this memory to increase my computer's speed for a game my brother has. Before, it was going very slow. I decided to maximize the amount of memory my computer could handle. I heard that memory did not always work, so I was hoping that it would work. Now that it is installed, the computer runs fast, and everything works great. I would recommend this type of memory to anyone who needed some. Also, make sure your computer supports that type of memory before buying it. Some types won't work on different computers.
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.
Easy to install. The fact you can position it to recieve the best signal is a real plus. I had a antena that stuck out back of computer, and didi not like it.
The photo showing this adapter is of an older version. The functional specs are the same. The new version is just as solidly constructed, and the USB cord is permanently attached now, which I consider a better design compared to the older version. The cord can't get separated from the adapter and lost - or accidentally pulled out of the adapter. The RJ-45 ethernet port is solid and seating/locking of an ethernet cable in it is positive - it's not going to fall out unless the plug on your ethernet cable is broken (and that's your own cable problem, not the adapter's port).Plugged it into the USB ports on a couple different computers. Both WinXP SP2 (32-bit) and WinXP /x64 SP2 (64-bit - aka 2003 Server /x64) recognized and loaded the drivers for it without any hassle or having to install drivers. Older versions of Windows (e.g. Win98 and possibly WinME) would require driver installation for it - these kinds of things didn't exist (nor did their chipsets) when those O/S's were created. Gave it 5 stars because this is about as easy as it gets - true Plug 'n Play in WinXP - and mechanically well constructed. You do have to configure your new ethernet port, but you'd have to do that regardless of what kind of network adapter you installed.
I had been looking for a MP3 player that was inexpensive, had plenty of storage space, and used AA or AAA batteries. The T10 filled all of this and I found it on sale. The interface is fairly easy to use though not the easiest to change folders while running or fast walking. That is not a major issue for me but it might be someone else that likes to use lots of folders to store their groups/genres of music. Another issue was getting used to the rounded back. It doesn't sit flat against your body when it hangs from the included lanyard. I wish they would have included an armband holder in addition or instead of the lanyard. Overall I have been pleased with my purchase and the battery life of a AA is superb.
Sometimes you win. sometimes you lose. I've had good ones and bad ones. You are taking your chances. But they do refund them if bad. Thing is sometimes I buy a lot at one time and by the time I get to the bad one, it's been over 30 days and they hesitate to refund.
This cable has worked great as a replacement male-to-male for my laptop cooler. It is long enough to reach both sides of my computer and the cable is reinforced on the outside well--I don't feel like the cord is overly stiff or overly floppy. Has worked great!
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....
purchased this for my 9 month old for our plane ride to play white notice because on previous plane trips he would wake up whenever the captain would come on the loudspeaker (so frustrating!) They fit his 9 month old head and they seemed pretty comfy, worked perfect for our purpose!
High quality filter, effectively protects the lens from dust, fingerprints, and scratching...consider it cheap insurance for your lens.
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!!!
I Ordered 2 units for my laptops. They have been working great to keep my machines about 5C cooler. They are nice and quiet. They are not, however, made of aluminum. They are made of a bent sheet of steel painted silver(check with a magnet)I still recommend this product. Its good for the price. Be sure to pay attention to the width of the unit, if you have a wide computer this may not be the best idea.Also the unit is made in china, the English on the box that it comes in is really bad and kind of funny to read.
Product is no longer supported. Can't transfer music using Windows media player or Real Networks player. Shame, I liked it.
This is the only other FireWire base camera for the Mac or PC. Great Picture and comes with removable stand.FIRE-I DIG CAM F/HOME/OFFICE MONITOR/2X FIREWIRE 6PIN/30FPS MAC ( 2035 )
My 6-year-old is so excited about her new Barbie Girl. And I've had lots of fun with it, too. You should have seen her eyes light up when she heard the first song that we downloaded. One minor, but nice, feature is that there is a Barbie song already on the player, which comes partially charged. We had a long day of errands before we could get home to download music, but she listened contentedly to the existing Barbie song over and over. I'm not sure about the headphones yet. There are three sizes of interchangable cushions for the ears, but at this point even the smallest ones aren't keeping them in her ears well. She's very petite. Maybe she just needs to get used to them.One major disappointment for me is that the Barbie Girl is not compatible with music downloaded from the iTunes store or WMA files protected with DRM. I've only dealt with the iPod before. Maybe that's common for mp3 players? I don't know.We've tried to do the online stuff, but children really need to be able to read and write (type) fluently before they can truly enjoy making friends. Right now I have to sit with her and read what others are saying and then type her responses. She absolutely loves the "making friends" part of the website, but I won't be able to help her with it everyday like I did today. Maybe it will encourage her to get serious about learning to read so she can do it on her own. She also has fun decorating her room and dressing up. With the Barbie Girl mp3 player she has access to much more furniture, clothing, and accessories.I think it is educational as an introduction to related technology. We've already used several terms that she will need to know. . . USB port, username, password, log in, transfer files, etc. I don't know how durable the toy is, as we just got it today. It seems to be well made.
This CD player has all the features I was looking for, sounds great, and was an excellent value!
In the description it says it has "64 pin din type connection for ultimate performance" but they don't tell the IMPORTANT FACT that it is for SATA I drives (1.5Gbps). My drives are SATA III (6.0Gbps). If you are going to using drives that you have had for more than 5 years go ahead and get this. I lost 75% of my transfer speed because they were too lazy to note the transfer speed that is on the box when they typed up the product description.
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.
I was skeptical about buying one of these but it turned out great!!! The pictures come up so brilliant. It even does a slide show for you as well so it's cool not having to take the frame apart to changes pictures. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that it didn't have a storage card with it. We had to buy one separately. We couldn't use our digital camera memory card for some reason.
Well I bought the SHN9500 for a trip to China on a whim without research and I am very surprised. Now they are not $300 Bose devices with crisp sound and low bass with nice noise cancelling but they are very good for the low price. Just like the first reviewer if you turn off the NC function and crank up the volume the sound quality is excellent, I use them with my ipod with the EQ settings on "Treble Booster" which brings out the "hidden" clarity. However when you turn on the NC the sound is compressed and dampened, not in a horrible way but flattened. This is fine for plane trips as the back ground noise even with expensive devices is not perfect and clarity is still lost. Overall good buy for the money, no hesitation in recommending, very comfortable on the ear is also a big added bonus .. !
We have a lot of laptops, and I have purchased one of these for each of them. One arrived DOA, but Amazon was great about the replacement. None of the others have had any problems, two of them have been in daily use for more than a year.Cons: The bottom door (which does nothing critical, but covers a compartment you can use to store the cord) has a flimsy catch; on most of our units it won't stay on by itself, but a little tape fixes this. I just leave the door off on mine, and pack the little cord with my other USB cords that I travel with, it takes an extra second or two only. Maybe you'll be lucky and get one of the 20% where the door works.Pros-- Quiet! very quiet. And you can see the results--or we can; with Linux Ubuntu on many of our laptops, we can monitor the hard drives' temperatures. Without the Antec on the largest screen laptop (an HP Pavillion Entertainment model), the hard drive temp will go up to 130 degrees F. With the Antec on, the same unit stays between 85 and 90 degrees. Hey, you can't do that with Windows! On most smaller laptops the difference is less, 10 to 20 degrees only, but I can't help but think that this will extend the hard drive life no matter what OS you use.
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.
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")
OK, no discussions about whether Microsoft is a monopoly or not (they are), whether they stifle competition (they do) or whether they act in the best interest of the consumer (they don't).Based on the above sentence, you can imagine, how painful it is for me to give Microsoft a high rating and praise their innovation, but they truly deserve it with the Office Keyboard.It is appropriate that Microsoft is the most innovative in those markets in which they face heavy competition. They were the first company to come out with the optical mouse (although Logitech quickly one upped them with a wireless optical mouse), and the first to add new features to the boring old keyboard.The Office Keyboard won't be for everyone, and will be less useful if you don't use Microsoft Office. However, it has some great new features that will be useful to anyone, be it in the office or at home.The keyboard is organized into three sections: 1) a traditional keyboard layout in the center, function buttons across the top, and navigation buttons on the left.The main keyboard is the standard 101-key device with one noticeable change. The entire top row of keys has been remapped by Microsoft. This includes F1-F12, the ever popular Scroll Lock, and the Print Screen button. They concluded that no one ever uses the function keys that often, so replaced them with Microsoft Office functions. This makes a great deal of sense for F3-F12, which the average user has no use for, and Microsoft has wisely kept the F1 key as "Help", which leaves F2, in my opinion, as the big troublemaker. Frequent Excel users will have gotten used to using F2 for in cell editing, but now that key goes to the "Office Home" web page. However, most of the changes are refreshing, and for programmers (and Excel Macro wizards), the addition of "(", ")", and "=" above the Number pad is a welcome addition.The top of the keyboard includes some convenient shortcuts, the majority of which you most likely won't use, and are ready to be "remapped". Microsoft allows you to take most of the custom keys on the keyboard and set them to any application or one of many pre-defined functions. However, it is very nice to be able to open the Calculator, Explorer, and Outlook with a touch of a button. You can also control your computer's volume and enter "Suspend" mode from the same row of keys.The biggest improvement is that navigation area to the left of the main keyboard. Capitalizing on the scrolling mouse idea, Microsoft has added a scroll wheel about an inch in width to the direct left of the "Tab" key. This is a great way to scroll through a web page, and is much faster instead of using the mouse scroll button when you are typing. Additionally, the navigation area allows you to move backwards and forwards in web pages, switch between all open applications, and cut, copy, or paste a selection.All in all this is a terrific keyboard, much as it pains me to admit it. :) However, it is the perfect testimonial for Microsoft's lack of innovation; they are at their best when they face competition. The one weakness that I would give this keyboard, is the bias toward Microsoft functionality (surprise!). Do I really care about visiting the Office Home page? Probably not, so Microsoft does need to work on making the assignment of keys more customizable. If there was also a LCD display with the new function of a remapped key that would also be helpful, as visitors to your computer are going to wonder why F1 does open "Help" as it says on the key, if you remapped the button.
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.
ear buds hurt your ears and sound terrible. but they do pick up a good signal.
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.
I was traveling & while in Japan, my hotel room was equipped with this iron. Loved it. When I got home, I immediately ordered it. So nice not to deal with the cord & while you adjust your clothing to iron, place it back into the base & continues to stay hot!
This card works fine. Just push it into the PCI slot and boot the computer and you're done. With Win XP you won't even need the included drivers disc..... it'll install the card automatically.Good card for a good price.
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 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 flash memory card. Use it in my digital camera. Has capability to store loads of pictures within your camera without having to delete any or change cards for a very long time.
I was impressed with the charger for about 1 month---than it stopped charging the NiMh batteries it came with. I took it back to Best Buy only to find that ALL of the Rapid Chargers on thier shelf did not work either. A sales person and I tested them all, hoping I would be able to exchange my broken one with one that worked.It was more disappointing after calling Kodak ---they were unable to replace it or get my money back. I thought purchasing a Kodak was a smart decision, however, they did not stand behind their product which was very disappointing.
This is an excellent product. It reproduces superior sound for a unit this size. I am impressed and would recommend this product to anyone looking for a portable ipod speaker system.
I usually don't reveiw products but I felt badly that the Labtec Webcam was getting such a bad rap. In fairness, the negative points first:-yes, you do practically have to weight it down as it's so light that it doesnt seem to want to aim where you want it to without a fight (the manual focus is tedious at best).-Labtec's technical support is absolutely dreadful, I had better luck trying everything on my own. (Took me about a half an hour to get it to run properly)-The picture quality is average at best, I only use mine for netmeeting, I wouldnt recommend hoping to take any print quality photos with it.That being said, it's a fifteen dollar webcam, and as long as you only plan on using it for visual communication online or meduim quality photo/video, it's an amazing bargin. If you want high quality and are willing to shell out over a hundred dollars, more power to you. I, however, am quite satisfied with the functional and economical version. I've been running mine for months and haven't had a problem yet, I'm completely satisfied.
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.
I had this hub for about 5 months, and it worked great. A little under powered, but it did what I needed.Unfortunately I learned the hard way that this hub is not hardened against current surges. Not long after I got it I went back home for a winter break off from college, and packed a all my computer stuff in a suitcase, padded with shirts and socks. Still, one of my satellite hard drives was damaged somehow. When I set up my computer infrastructure, an error I'd never seen before popped up on my screen, saying that a usb device was drawing too much current. Before I had a chance to start yanking cords, the hub started sparking, and promptly caught fire. I managed to yank the hub's cable, saved my computer, but all my satellite drives, along with a about $1000 of movies, music, and files, were fried. The disks wouldn't even spin up.Bottom line: This is a great hub, but it is not hardened to handle power surges. Also the vertical design makes it easier for flame to propagate. I will say this, those sparks were a shade of green more beautiful than any other my eyes has ever beheld.
For the pricing of these cameras I expected a little better picture. The overall picture is good, Night vision alright, but when it comes to details you can not even read a car plate 10 ft away. The motion sensor in this carmera works good also. I did try the lower priced camera(One Step Down) and did not like the picture at all. I wired and ran 8 cameras to my main computer using a Q-See PCI-E Card. After reseachering, to my amazement, that for the money this setup/cameras works good for home or business.
Works great on my verizon wifi. But warning the instructions are very weak. When you look at the instructions it makes it look like you plug it into your computers wifi antenna vice the router, but on the box you can see the example of it being attached to the router. But so far my 1 and 2 bar locations in my house are now 4 and 5 bars... netflix and xbox signals seem stronger... haven't played enough to determine if that's improved the performance overall. but the signal strength appears higher.
Lots of pretty LEDs that indicate nothing. I plugged a Blue Tooth adaptor, an apple Iphone,a wireless mouse, and a wireless keyboard. Worked fine for six weeks then in the middle of the workday got an error message from windows that a device driver could not be located. I found a wired mouse and keyboard and tried to reinstall it various ways but it was fried.
I use this lock for my windows laptops. Following its instructions, I got familiar quick with locking and unlocking. Its 1/4 inch cable gives you a good sense of security. When it's not in use, you can roll it and tied it up by an attached plastic strip, then put it into your laptop bag. It's a good product.
I'm going to review all colors for our HP Printer right here. They are expensive, but we NEVER have problems with them and wouldn't consider anything but the real HP laser cartridges.
I purchased this battery as a back up to the Panasonic version (you should always have back up battery pack for a digital camera). I can hardly tell the difference in battery life per charge between the Panasonic and Lenmar. I might be able to get a few more pictures from the Panasonic, but for the price compared to the Panasonic brand, it's a no-brainer. I've been using the same Lenmar battery for 3 years now and it's still holding it long charge. I highly recommend it as a back up pack.
The Belkin F3U133-16 Pro Series USB 2.0 A/B Cable (16 feet/5 meters) is longer than the normal maximum cable length. At first I was skeptical about this, but I connected it from my laptop to a multifuction copier/printer/fax, and it worked perfectly every time I printed. Allowed me to put the computer on one desk while the printer is on another across the room.Due to electromagnetic induction and data speed requirements, I think the USB standard's normal maximum cable length is roughly about 5-6 feet or so, but this cable seems to defy the all the odds. I'm amazed at the quality.
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.
For myself, it came down to a few important items. First, LCD was not going to be adequate given the problems with watching highspeed programs like sports or action movies. Secondly, I needed a screen that was capable of producing an excellent picture both in HD and on non-HD. Finaly I wanted to buy from a corporation that had an outstanding reputation and produced excellent products. With that said, this plasma television has been all of this and more. I am extremely impressed by this product. The picture is outstanding on non-HD, and it is exceptional on HD. I have a PS3 and the 1080p picture is surreal. The clarity of the picture and the sound is excellent and I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an new flat-pannel television. Being the only 42in 1080p plasma on the market singles this product out, but after owning the item and observing it's capabilities, it definetely lives up to it's hype.
If one day you have a problem with an HP product, you can throw it away. I bought a HP 360 LX handheld PC two years ago. It is the old version of the new Jornada. The stylus system went crazy, and I sent it to HP to repair. Well, they want to charge me more than the price of a new one! I have tried to complain to HP. It was a waste of time. They could not care less about customers. I am now about to buy another Palmtop (not HP, of course). I have talked to many electronic stores, and they all say that HP palmtops are not reliable, and break down easily. They also say that HP is very arrogant and never helps its customers. NEVER BUY AN HP PRODUCT!
Canon PSC-1000 Deluxe Grey Leather Case for the Canon SD1000 Digital CameraAs advertised. Sturdy but not combersome. Good color.
exactly what i expected, good for travel, strong and easy to use, and relatively cheap!
I am very happy witht he CD changer. I can hold up to 300 CD and plays them in order. I like the ease of loading.
I purchased this enclosure one month ago, I am now purchasing another. Was easy to set up. The only problem I had was the screws were small and my hands didn't want to work. No problem with unit plugged it in and everything was there in my old 250gb hard drive. I am now purchasing another one for my 320gb drive. For the money good deal. Some of the other ones I looked at were more money.
though the material may seem fragile, theses earbuds definately deliver, the bass on them are so sick, but it also has good sound quality on my non-rap songs, though id assume theyre not as effective.
At the time of this review, I am currently on my third pair of these headphones. Obviously, I love the sound and the fit. I've had some expensive headphones in the past and these rank right up there. You can certainly count on Sony for quality sound. Where these fall short is in the lifespan department. They will last you about a year. Then one of the two earbuds will lose presence or quit working altogether. But since these are so inexpensive and deliver such a stellar sound, they're definitely worth an annual investment.
I have had my Everio Camcorder for 1 week. During that time I have been getting familiar with its great features and accompanying software by taking short clips of the surrounding area. I am completely satisfied, and would recommend the GZMG77 to anyone. The Zoom is super, videos are very sharp and clear. It is very easy to use, just read and follow ALL the instructions. Great value for the dollar. I will write another review in about 6 months.
I previously owned the retractable AV cable which at the beginning was convenient but the wire casings were so thin that one pull on the cord instead of the head and its in the trash. This cable is solid, it provides excellent contact points with the best picture and sound clarity available without gold plating. As for the claim that the the connector creates a tight fit to the mp3 player, that is a GOOD thing. The last thing you want is a loose connection causing wear on the mp3 data port and giving you a bad picture. This is without a doubt, the best AV cable for your Zen.
What can I say? It's a pretty straight forward dvd player, nothing fancy, but plays my DVDs just fine! No complaints.
I've had these Shure E2c's for a year and love them. I use the large foam ends. They fit my ear the best and sound the best in my opinion. The foam, while not as good looking as the other ends, provides better bass response than the others. I also like that the cord wraps behind the ears and is out of the way when I'm working out. The cord is also pretty thick. Much thicker than the cord on the Etymotic ER6i. I bought my wife a set a couple days ago when they were Gold Boxed for $39.99, which is like stealing them. I paid $80 for my first set. Maybe in the future I'll step-up the E3's or E4's.
This was an affordable purchase and very useful. I have used it on both PCs and Macs. No software to download. The battery life was great considering I used it 2-3 times a week. Very useful gadget! I recommend it highly given the price and features...especially the built in laser pointer.
This memory card has tons of storage and has worked flawlessly in my Panasonic digital camera. I recommend this item.
I bought this for my grandson who tells me he really loves it. He likes the ways it looks and fits onto his dresser when he stacks the speakers. He especially likes the cool blue light when he goes to bed. I cannot give any review on the quality of the speakers, though.
it works- it scans documents.. I dont use it for pics but documents only for now. It does what it needs to do
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 was going to build my own laptop cooler out of a sheet-cake pan and copier cooling fans, but then I discovered this ready-made one on Amazon. After looking at 10 or so laptop coolers, I decided on this one as it was made better than the others - aluminum vs plastic, and had three fans. I just got this from the UPS man about an hour ago and already the computer is cooler to the touch.Now that the daytime temperatures are in the 80s, my Dell Latitude D531 used get so hot that it would shut off by itself. Now it's running nice and cool! The 17 inch cord might be a problem for some, but it's fine for my use as I have 2 USB ports on my Dell. I am using one for the cooler, and the other for my 7 port USB hub. The cooler is slanted, and tilts the computer up about 1 inches so the keyboard is easier to type on. The three fans run so quiet that you can barely hear them.I got a good chuckle out of the Features and Benefits paragraph on the box as it was obviously written by a person whose first language isn't English. (This cooler is made in China) :-))
I am using it with a plug in mini plug to the pod on a Bose Computer Sound System. It works beautifully.(Thanks Amazon for the upgraded shipping.) This unit's heft shows heritage of design along the lines of expensive car deluxe CD players. Size is perfect and sits inconspicuously on my small bookcase. The fluorescent display is great,no way it could be improved. The player loads and plays the disk automatically.Slick. The remote is a coup d'etat of just the right size and easy to read symbols. Important, else you would be hard pressed to see and fumble for the function keys on the unit if you are not eagle eyed.(This is an industry design thing that aint never going to go way) Summary: I think Tivoli put their money and value in this one. And recommend it,even if you don't use it w the Tivoli radio. The 12 Volt option is one I may explore. That would mean getting a back seat amp to the rear of my VW wagen. But it remains possible,so that is a design plus for this company. Hats off to Tivoli, my garden spot for small discrete audio gear...with minimum of glitz and faddishness. GS
My husband loves it. It was a Christmas gift to replace his other crappy one that died. Great subwoofer!
Cheap protector for my camcorder. Stops dust, debris and bugs getting on my lens. Much easier to clean than trying to mess around with the lens. Would buy again if needed. It does not seem to effect any issue with the recorded image that I can see.
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.
I bought this camera as a gift for my beautiful and very pregnant wife. She wanted a camera with a nice zoom to take pictures of our baby who is expected to arrive any day now. I've had Olympus cameras in the past that worked great and was excited to get this one for her. Sadly, this camera ruined 5 rolls of film. It doesn't load or advance film correctly. We sent it back and the baby will probably be here before we get a replacement camera!
it was easy to find on the website, delivery seemed long.. but it was usual speed, and the product came in perfect condition.
I bought this to link my cable router to my bluray player for streaming video. Works great, seems to be a high quality cable.
I recently purchased this notebook computer from one of Gateway's retailers. What a nice looking computer. Its been a month and a half, and it makes a great paper weight. A very expensive paper weight.I am a computer technician, so most software and minor hardware problems I could easily fix. There is no guarantee in life, and luckily my retailer is perfectly willing to take the system back, of course, Gateway will not. I have spend countless hours on the phone with Gateway tech support, waiting only for them to send me a drivers and applications recovery cd. My only problem was a minor driver problem, which can easily be fixed. since I was not able to make a recovery cd myself, as its on the hard drive, and my dvd burner drivers were the problem. I was able to convince them to send me a new one, with no fee, luckily. Its now been several weeks. I called back a few days ago to find out where my cd was, since I expected a "reputable" company like Gateway to send me this cd rush delivery. after speaking to 4 different techs, who continually lied to me, i found out that there is a backorder of these recovery dvds, and that other people have been waiting 3 weeks longer than I have. I still have no answer as to when I am to expect my drivers. and of course, they do not put them online.Gateway, Im sure, is fine if their product works, but dont expect to get any help from them. read all of the horrible reviews on the internet of gateway support. they'll all agree with me and tell some interesting stories of how they were also mistreated (to say the least) by Gateway's customer service agents.
Product picture depicted 12 foot 75 Ohm cable with PUSH-ON F Connectors, Screw Connectors on the cable was what was delivered. I could have gotten that from ANY local store. THANKS!!!!
I bought this DVD player in late September while waiting for the Sony model to come out. While it outputs a very good signal (I have an HDMI connection to a LCD HDTV), the dvd player itself if often a big pain. I generally have to push a button about three times, holding down the button for a second each time, before the dvd notices and responds. This is true for both the box itself and the remote. Also the remote has a very narrow acceptance angle. It clearly mentions on the box that this player comes with a HDMI cord. While it has been a good player, I intend to return mine and buy Sony's version once it is available. Overall it is good quality, its about $100 cheaper than Sony's, but the response to controls leaves much to be desired.
I got the charger for my boyfriend for Christmas and he loved the idea immediately; however, the plugs that it comes with don't work with most of his little gadgets and the extras that I purchased didn't work with his Samsung phone and DS lite. He does love using this for his ipod and I can use it for my Nokia phone. Call customer service to discuss the extra plugs before purchasing so that you know exactly what you're getting. Good luck!
The glossy paper when making prints creates great dark blacks & very white whites, and if you're taking a photography class and plan on using many sheets, I would highly recommend buying a larger package rather than a bunch of small ones. You'll save money that way too!
The Headphone was defective, i.e., was only Mono even though it is spec'd as a stereo (& I believe it is that - based on others' usage) ... so returned ... am going to try others before coming back to this one.
I SOMETIMES USE MY BLU RAY PLAYER OUTSIDE WITH MY PROJECTOR, AND NEEDED AN EXTRA POWER CORD SO I DON'T HAVE TO FISH IT IN AND OUT OF MY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. KIND OF LIGHT DUTY BUT FITS MY NEEDS...
We have bought several of these cards and have found them to work very well as flash memory for our mp3 / audio book reader device. This last purchase was a little disappointing because the cards did not include the small plastic case which protects the card when not in use. They continue to perform ok but I expect it is just a matter of time when the card not in use will be damaged because of the lack of protection. If you can get one with the case, I think it would serve most flash card uses extremely well.
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.
I purchased 2 of these for our daughters. One works okay and the other one doesn't!! It only worked for a few days. I have yet to see how the customer service of this company will work.
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.
this SD card has so many uses, I've plugged it to my camera, PS3, and USB car adapter and have been able to effortlessly transfer, RIP, and play music and videos(even full 2+ hour movies). You can't beat the cost at all.
This was delivered quickly and was as advertised. The Quality of picture was better then I thought it would be!
If you have a Canon Powershot for more than a couple of weeks (and use it) you will inevitably come to the conclusion that you need a second battery. I have the S410 and the battery indicator only comes on when you have around 4 flash photos worth of power remaining. Then you're out of luck until the battery is recharged. If you have a spare you can go on shooting until the other is recharged. It's a win-win situation and worth the price. My brother-in-law has an earlier powershot and has experimented with non-canon batteries and his conclusion is that it is worth the premium to buy canon's battery. My recommendation: get an extra battery and go with Canon. Plus if something goes wrong you can call up Canon and not worry about voided warranties and what not. You will not regret this purchase.
If you own one of Casio's Disc Title Printers (my latest is the K85) you need this or you arent printing anything. These are sold for abot $20/3 pack or individually. I have found that I get about 40 titles per cartridge. Colors are black, red, green, blue.
This unit is GREAT for laptop and also Desktops! With the One Touch OS backup/files makes it easy with the One Touch button and software provided!1 Second for files backed up and 3 seconds for OS! Also has power-off feature after backup is complete.You can also boot from Hard Drive for recovering the whole drive!Supports up to 2TB.
I am well satisfied with this product, as well as, with the customer technical support.My most BASIC PURCHASE CRITERIA were: A. Range of 540KHz to 29,999KHz + FM: 88,000KHz to 108,000KHz B. SSB, C. Scanner, D. 100+ station memory, E. Power options for A/C, D/C, & Batteries (including battery power indicator), F. External antenna jack.Product funtionality CONCLUSION: I have had the KA 1103 now for 5 days and have verified that IT DOES AT LEAST ALL OF THE ABOVE.Customer technical support CONCLUSION: EXCELLENT. Why? -FIRST OF ALL when I called I was able to immediately speak with a 'live human being,' and, he spoke/conversed 'intelligibly.'SECONDLY, the reason I needed to call at all was because the functional capabilities of the KA 1103 is so wide and deep that it actually exceeds the descriptiveness of the users' manual (Yes, a fair criticism would be that the manual should be enhanced.) A gentleman by the name of Kelly (spoke with him 3 times) provided rapid and exact answers.On one of those three questions he researched it and called me back with the correct answer within 1 hour even though I had explained that I would be glad to wait as much as 24 hours.He took time to walk me through the solution by phone. I would not have been able to figure it out had he not.ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS:(1) Be aware that while the full range of the KA 1103 is, actually, 100KHz to 29,999KHz + 76,000KHz to 108,000KHz, it only auto scans without manual key intervention from 520KHz to 21,950KHz + 76,000KHz to 108,000KHz. Below 520 and from 21,950 to 29,999 requires keying in the desired frequency. It will then auto scan from that point. To increase access speed in these ranges one is able to key in memorize presets and then dial up and down thru the presets.(2) On the website, at the time of this writing, the product under "Specifications" is reported as - "MW(AM) range of 520-1710 MHz" &lt; see 4th bullet line item from the top. This is a typo. Lee at Kaito has advised me that that is being corrected to read "MW(AM)520-1710 KHz."April 15, 2010 UPDATE: Based upon my satisfaction level, I just purchased a 2nd Kaito 1103.July 18, 2011 ADDENDUM: There is a Yahoo (dot) Groups (dot) com for this radio entitled "DE1103." Looks like about 1100 members. 'No worries' about it being a big time consumer/I get only about 1 message per week, but is an in depth source of user information should you develop that level of involvement/interest in 'shortwave listening' with your prosective Kaito 1103 purchase.
I have tried noise cancelling headphones before purchasing this one. This still works better as far as eliminating outside noise is concern; and sound quality is good too.The only problem, or should I say, issue, is that it takes some effort to put them on properly; and it will never be as convenient as putting on a regular pair of headphones. If you like to, or need to, constantly removing and putting them on, then you are better off with noise cancelling headphones.
Love the Epson printer and being able to get the ink and photo paper in same package for a good price.
We purchased 2 of these for our 22 month old and 3 year old just before our trip to Hawaii. Our 3 year old loved these. They fit perfectly on her. Love how easily you can adjust the size. Amazing that it fits our own adult big heads too! Love the sound limiter too - we don't have a limiter for our Odyssey van, and we've found that our daughter tends to play with the volume and make it way too loud. This limiter gave us peace of mind that she wouldn't lose her hearing! The length of the cord was great too - very long. Our 22 month old didn't like having the headphones on her head, but I'm guessing she'll wear them as she gets older. Overall, very happy with this purchase. Definitely made the airplane ride easier for us!
CD player skips. Check Onkyo web page, most reviews posted there have same comment. Also CD unit way too deep to use as bookshelf system. Wasted almost $60 in shipping. Bought TEAC mini last Christmas as gift, much more satisfied.
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.
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.
I bought an LX Pro 45-179-194 Single monitor arm in 2006 for my 19" LCD. I bought a 22" in 2008 and put that on the arm and left the 19" on the desk. The LX Pro performed like a champ. It lets you put the monitor in almost any position and keeps it there.I just bought the LX Pro Dual Arm 45-179-195 and am just as impressed as I was the first time. This model comes with a laptop mounting option if you want to use a monitor/laptop configuration instead of a dual monitor config.I bought this model instead of the LX Pro Dual Side by Side because this model uses the same sized vertical pole as the single arm model. The vertical pole allows you to mount one arm higher that the other for what I think is a more flexible configuration.I give the installation 4 stars because it can take a little adjusting of the set screws to set the tension levels for smooth movement with solid position. Don't let this scare you becasue it is not that big of a deal. The tension adjustment design is part of what makes these monitor mounts work so well.The construction of these mounts is rock solid. You won't be afraid of moving them around. With the dual mount I chose to use the gromet mount as recommended by Ergotron. The instructions do say the clamp mount is acceptable it the arms will not be moved more the 180 degrees appart. It was not big deal to use the gromet mount. It took two minutes to modify the mounting pole and another minute to drill a 3/8 inch hole thru the top of my desk. You can use the cable hole in the desk if you don't want to drill. The cable hole was not in the right place for me so I opted for drilling.This is an excellent product. You get your moneys worth.
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.
Anyone using this ink knows how expensive it is - yuck. However, am very glad to find it on Amazon where it always arrives on time!
The 340DX is an excellent travel tripod. This is the AMT and not the Able - the only discernable difference is just the metallic rather than black finish. My purchase was through Adorama which meant it was enroute quickly and well-packed (as expected).Adorama has product ratings on their site with more detailed specs for this product - I'd suggest going over there to review any camera products if Amazon is lacking. I've included a stat readout at the end of this review for your information. NOTE: The manual included indicates it only bears approximately 6 pounds although specs list 8. I wouldn't put 8 pounds on the unit w/ the included panhead. The difference may be due to the included panhead's max load? I'm not sure.Legs[...]The legs have very simple outward locking mechanisms (no smashed fingers) and can extend close to horizontal. The legs lock in 3 outward angle positions but nothing in between. The center column can supposedly be altered so it is shorter to get very low to the ground. I haven't tried it and don't plan to - haven't had a reason to do this so I can't attest to its performance in this area.Foam-padded upper legs are nice. Rubberized leg tips are okay - not gimballed, no spikes or any other all-terrain features.HeightThe unit is a bit short (remember, portable) and probably inadequate for taller individuals: 4 feet, legs extended, column down, not including head/mount. The unit comes close to 5 feet tall with the included panhead and a viewvinder may be 61 to 64 inches with camera mounted. A very slight extension of the center column puts the unit at eye level for most people around 5'6 and is very steady/solid. I can state that if you are close to 6 feet in height *and* don't like to hunch that this is a poor choice for you.WeightI wouldn't call it heavy but I won't call it light: 4.5 pounds or so w/ the panhead. I'd classify it as a solid travel tripod. I have a much lighter tripod but I'd call it crap - unstable, cheap plastic, P&S; use only. Carbonfiber is slick (no pun intended) but manufacturers often design them heavier than the alloy tripods - defeats one of the major purposes of carbon fiber and it doesn't help they're insanely expensive. I'd tote this Slik on a trail with my other 15 pounds of camera equipment but everyone's opinion on "light" is relative.Mount/PanheadThe included panhead is "average" and buying the unit w/o the legs doesn't fetch much of a price difference so I'll take it. The panhead does well to get anyone started as it is all metal except the handle grips (uses a high-quality plastic like on screwdrivers). A pro would go ape#### but they shouldn't be considering this w/o already owning several respectable ballheads. The unit bears my 5 pounds of equipment (XSi/450D, battery grip, 150-500 Sigma) without issue - impressive for the price. A bit of drift on tightening but forgivable. Panhead movement isn't the smoothest but once again, adequate. The quick release lever isn't the greatest either as it requires a small push into the plate when attaching (for me to be confident my camera is locked). Higher quality quick-releases make a "snicket" sound with no follow-up on attachment.The horizontal panning lever needs to be unscrewed for proper storage in a bag and can be screwed into the back of the vertical adjustment lever so you don't lose it. Thoughtful.I'll ditch the panhead later when I set aside $[...] for a good ballhead pistol-type grip but this serves well enough for now.Other Notable ItemsNo carry bag. I have one already so not a loss to me. I wouldn't considering buying a bag unless you have a specific reason for wanting one.This unit easily attaches to the back of my Lowepro Flipside 300 - almost as if it was made to be carried on that pack.No bubble levels.340DX SpecsHead Type 3-Way Pan HeadTripod Head Mount Thread Size: 3/8 & 1/4"Quick Release YesTripod Material A.M.T Super titanium alloy legsMax Height with extended column 57.9" / 147 cmMax Height with closed column 45.7" / 116 cmCenter Column Type SlidingColumn Sections OneCenter Brace NoMinimum Height 18.1" / 46 cmFolded Length 19.3" / 49 cmLeg Sections FourLeg Lock Type Flip leverMax Load Capacity 8.8 lbs.Weight 3.5 lb / 1.58 kgWarranty Slik 3 Year
Beautiful cover, great quality, it looks like a nice case for a second camera, the magnetic clap is a very nice touch.
I love the picture coming from the unit as well as the upscaling capabilities. At random times do the unit seems to lock up and needs to be powered off and on again. I downloaded the latest firmware, but have not installed it (might be at current version already). Hopefully this corrects the problem. The two main features about the unit I dont like is that movies dont automatically start. You have to press play for it to begin the DVD. I also dont like the remote control. Its not the most user friendly, nor does it light up. However, after comparing this unit to the Sony, I like this unit better.I also forgot to mention, that if you want to use the audio associated with the movie, then change the audio settings to bitstream; your receiver (if using one) should automatically change the audio format.
I'm so upset that I paid 70 bucks for it...it's not worth it. There are not enough features, the voice record doesn't work, and you can only capture images when they are standing still. You cannot catch anythign while it is in action or else the picture will come out blurry. Every time I took a pic with it, I had to adjust the lighting on my computer. The price is ridiculous and I would recommending everyone to save their money.
My rating is a factor of price paid and performance of product. I paid [...]for this boombox from Amazon.com and seriously doubt if there's another product in the marketplace that provides the sound quality at that price.
I bought this product originally for a new cord, eventually i used the wall charger since my other I had lost over at a friends house. When I used the wall charger, I heard a hiss then a pop. Before I could pull my ipod off, it was dead. The dammed wall charger that I never used had fried my Ipod touch. I called the company and I kept getting voice mail. If you cherish your ipod and other electronics, do not buy this item.
I have been a firm believer in the Digimax line since they were first introduced. I have owned both the Digimax 201 and Digimax S600 and I loved both of those cameras, however, the S800 more than exceeded my expectations. I use this camera for photographing handmade items that I sell on Ebay and it captures details exquisitely. I also use the S800 to photograph family events that come up and it has worked well in many situations, even those that were held inside or had particularly dark settings. I'd recommend the S800 to anyone who is looking for an easy to use, effective camera.I haven't found any problems with this camera.
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.
I have owned this modem since it was released. I bought it so I could access my AOL Mail when I was honeymooning in Maui. This thing crashes your Handspring one out of five uses. I have only been able to restore from the backup module I own successfully after a lockup once. Sometimes a soft reset will work, but usually you end up doing a hard reset.The bonus is you can go snorkeling, shopping, and worry about you email when you get back home.This is too pricey a module for the performance you get. Support from Xircom is virtually non-existent. They have yet to tell me what applications they do support with this modem.
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.
My main purpose in writing this review is to let customers know that this viewcam works with Macintosh computers. You must have iMovie and a firewire cable (not just USB). With the firewire, the movie you record on the DV tape is transferred right into iMovie for cool editing. It was easy even for a computer-idiot like me.Using the viewcam is easy, and the best part is the compact size. It looks just like a big digital camera, so no-one knows that you are actually filming. We use this to capture moments in our baby daughter's day-to-day life, and it works great (especially because you can so easily edit out repetitive sceens on your computer). Just remember to buy DV tapes, it does not come with any and you can't record movies without one installed. Enjoy!
I just purchased this item. It was being sold by a different company for $40 more. So, the $190 is an excellent buy.Disappointed in the fact that it weighs more than the Amazon specs say and is bigger than expected. It is NOT 6LB. The product sheet I have doesn't say how much it weighs, but the outer dimensions are 14.5w x 15d x 21.5h. Only other disappointment is that the daypack that is included is not cushioned. It will work good for putting other things in it such as clothes, food, etc. and straping it to the back of the photo trekker for a nice dayhike. (but the pack is heavy remember)If you want to keep ALL your camera equipment in one spot and don't mind the weight this is the perfect product for you.Oh, lifetime warranty is a plus.
I bought this printer over two years ago for my office. It has been printing fine, but is a very slow printer. It takes a good two or three minutes just to warm up. Canon support was good to help when I had an issue with it last year when it was still under warranty. I would recommend finding a newer model, and still sticking with Canon since I've had better experiences with them than HP. HP seems to install a lot of unneeded software on your computer.
I've had this player for nearly three years now.At first it was fantastic, good features, nice scanning, contrast, etc.But after about the 2nd year the player has started to refuse to play certain DVDs. The disks are not damaged in anyway, are Region 1 and not imports. They also play on our other player perfectly.Sometimes they will work, but in certain areas they will act as if scratched, with picture breakup and sometimes freezing. The player itself will even on oocasion inform us that the disk can not be played or that there is no disk, or that the disk is not valid for this region.So while it was great value for money at first, the longevity is somewhat limited. Since its discontinued now, I suppose it doesn't really matter too much, but now I have to find a new player :o(
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've used flash drives from Sandisk, Lexar, Kingston and others. This one has the advantage of rugged case and not having to worry about losing the cap to it. I don't know if this one will survive the wash like my Sandisk Cruzer Micro, but I hope that I don't have to find out.I like the sliding feature, and although some have written concern about the USB port retracting, I haven't experienced that yet. All in all, a good, solid flash drive.
Just get my lens protection filter from Tiffen, nice product very good for the price, I ordered one for my nikon 70-300mm, and 105mm and for my nikon 35mm..
left no streaks, works nicely, if your lookin for a product along these lines, you can't go wrong with this one
I just want to clarify that iRIVER has some of the best tech support I've ever experienced. I noticed in the review below that the reviewer says it isn't great yet he had never experienced it.I called today- just to make sure it hadn't changed. I even called during their lunch time and I was through the phone menus and had answers to my two questions in 5:21 seconds. I can't even make it through that average phone tree in that amount of time. And then I got a follow up email just to make sure that I was happy. They also use an online tracking system for open issues. I had another awesome experience with them when I bought my first player back in 2003 and I've never looked back. I've since purchase for myself or others 5 additional devices.I LOVE having an alternative to the iPODism that seems to be taking over the world.
it works perfectly except that it doesnt plug in properly in the back USB port in my comp. but with a USB extention cable, it works fine. id recommend this product, but if it doesnt work in the back USB port, be ready to shell out another 5-10 bucks on a USB extention cable.
this adapter is easy to install and saved me tons of money since i did not have to purchase a new monitor or the official, overpriced, Apple licensed adapter
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.
I just dont know if its my computer but every now and then it looses signal with my comp. and i have disconnect it and start all over again
It died and happen to be repaired with in a week, I'm just using filter now. fow wos wodd wsnmd
Perfect for Sigma 10-20mm wide lens.not the best on in the mkt,but good enough quality for its price.
I love this camera!!!!I had it for 3 years and than it suddenly died =( it can't focus anymore and all pics getting fuzzy so I decided to get another one JUST LIKE THAT!! it's easy to use, it has all options that simple users need!!
I got these just for running. They might not have the best sound quality but they can take a beating. I have had these over 6 months and they still work like the first day. I just stuff them everyday into my gym bag and forget about them until the next day. When these give out I will definitely buy again.
I almost bought this remote used from 10 twelve until a lack of return policy worried me. I asked seller if cable & software come with answer was no. That renders remote useless unless you can get these from sony note remote no longer sold by sony.Seller lowered price but situation still the same
Looked around alot read alot of reviews and this tv was my pick and i love it.
this is exactly what i was looking for. I just wish the company would change the backing so it's easier to peel off.
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.
I bought a Magellan Meridian Color recently, its basemap is fairly accurate but only have major freeways and roadways. So I check on their website and bought the MapSend Streets and Destinations for USA, along with SD memory.After load up the SF BayArea region, I found streets and POI are off by a few hundred feet in most area, so it's totally useless and defeat the purpose to have detail map. I wrote an email to Magellan technical support, and here is the reply:"Hi!We are currently evaluating different mapping data sources for near future updates. Our current plan is to provide map database updates over the course of next year. We are also working on a program that will allow current owners to obtain the update at a reduced cost.Thank You."If the map inaccuracies are up to a few hundred feet is a known problem, they should provide any of the following:1. refund the buyers who find it's useless2. publish the data, so people know there is such a problem3. provide a free upgrade to the accurate mapI felt like being cheated by a well known vendor with such poor quality software. Shame on the MapSend S&D; USA software product!
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.
High quality pictures, good macro mode shots, good adjustment for indoor/outdoor. Nice features, would like some more manual features like adjustable exposure timing, etc. Besides that, it does take some of the best point and shoot pictures I've seen.
HP printer doesn't recognize the cartridge. Had to replace all cartridges with new ones over $80 to make it work again.
and the netgear smart wizard is easy to use and informativeafter finding several other networks in my neighborhood with the wizard, I quickly moved mine to WEP. Worked 1st time easily.No need to be a wireless or network wizard to use effectively. Very please with the product, and the old (lower) price.
Mine lasted three days. After one leg fell off, I gave up. I couldn't waste my time with crazy glue. I was better off buying a good mini-tripod. And you'd be too. Sure it's cheap. But how much will it cost if you have your camera mounted on this thing and everything falls to the ground?
I ORDERED THIS PRODUCT WHICH IT SAYS BELKIN USB CABLE...WHEN I GOT IT IT WAS A SIGNAL POINT USB CABLE WITH A CHEAP LABEL STUCK ONTOP THAT SAYS BELKIN.THE PROBLEM IS THAT THEY ARE SELLING YOU A NAME BRAND LIKE BELKIN AND GETTING A CHEAPER BRAND LIKE SIGNAL POINT WHICH COSTS LESS IF YOU WERE TO ORDER IT UNDER THAT NAME. IM GOING TO LET BELKIN KNOW WHAT THEY ARE SELLING CAUSE THAT IS COPYRIGHT INFRINGMENT.THEY ARE RIPPING PEOPLE OFF THAT DONT KNOW ANY BETTER.
Unless this thing is defective, it doesn't work at all. My finger touching the terminal screws picks up better than the antenna. Plus, it works better with the power pack disconnected than it does with it connected. Junk.
Needed to run an extension into another room and needed 25 ft. I was really timid about the product because of the price, but Wow. The cable is really nice and durable, of good quality, and has no problems delivering a low signal this distance at all. Great job on this one. Thanks!
The Tune Belt allows me to enjoy my cassette tapes while walking and running. I was delighted to find Amazon.com carries it. I desprately needed the belt to replace a worn-out one.
Product was delivered quickly and it was exactly what I had ordered. Very happy with purchase.
I bought an open box 7.1 system for under $200! It is powered by an Onkyo TX-SR508 AV receiver. I love it! Great sound, easy setup and an incredible bargain. I did buy better speaker wire and banana plugs for installation.
We've had this printer for almost 2 years. The scanner works great I can't complain about that. The ink is expensive and if you try to refill the cartriges the printer prints out lines and does weird stuff. The paper feeder is horrible. It can't sense where the paper is very good and just makes a really loud noise until you move the paper to a perfect spot. This printer is annoying.
Works well with 8 dbi antenna and 1 watt transciever.Low loss along the cable but it is only 6 feet long.....
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.
These headphones are the best set of headphones for their price on the market. I'm on my 5th set now. To be honest I've had one pair that broke after 6 months, but the others have all lasted over a year. For $10 though its definitely worth it. You forget they're in your ear after the first 10 seconds because they're so comfortable, and they're perfect for using while running and working out. They WILL NOT FALL OUT! Promise. And my favorite part about them is if you want to stop listening to your music for a second to talk to someone or listen to the actual world, you can just pop them out and they'll hang comfortably over the top of your ear. Not like ipod headphones that you have to hold in your hand or try to awkwardly dangle around your ear. AKA these are the best headphones ever. BUY THEM!
This thing is absolutely amazing! I currently have two computers hooked up to it, NT Server and a dual boot Windows ME/Linux box. Everything just works! I has a built-in firewall, so you don't have to worry about security too much. You can do port forwarding with ease (for instance, I forwarded port 80 to my server machine so that IIS will always get www request for web pages).A limitation:You can only forward 10 or so ports, so if you play online games requiring more open ports than this (i.e., Age of Empires/Age of Kings) you'll have to put the computer you're playing the game in the &quot;DMZ&quot; (basically allows full internet access, which isn't so hot as far as security is concerned).
I am rating these speakers 5 stars because of the sound they produce for only 50 bucks! I am very pleased with these speakers. I have also noticed that the ipod craze is still among us. If you don't want to spend the imoney for an ihome to plug your ipod into, Logitech has designed these speakers to cradle your ipod for playing and charging your as well as being what they should be COMPUTER SPEAKERS!! I have found these speakers to be perfect for my laptop setup, as well as use with my ipod. I recommend these speakers to anyone looking for a nice set of speakers with a great bass sound for a great price!
A caveat to begin: these were a big upgrade for me. I have another pair of Sennheiser circumaural headphones, but I have not owned any other IEMs. I wasn't really even aware of IEMs as an idea until a friend of mine I was flying with had a pair of Klipsch Images and let me try them out. After some research, I chose these on the basis of the Amazon reviews on basic physics that a triple driver should allow for more detail at all frequencies.I spent a lot of time thinking about whether it was worth spending the money for these (as opposed to, say, Klipsch custom-2s or UE Super.fis). I haven't actually listened to either of those two, and I would be very interested in comparing them. But based upon my experience so far with the triple.fis, I have no regrets.I have had these for a week. I feel like I purchased an entirely new sense of hearing. Almost every recording has new tonalities and details that were never there before: from the carefully constructed fuzz of Billy Corgan's guitars to the tone of Janos Starker's cello to the many carefully overlaid samples of the Chemical Brothers to . . . well, pretty much everything I own I feel like I am rediscovering as I listen with these. It's as if there had been a layer of audio mud between me and the music before that was cleaned away, or I had some aural version of cataracts removed. It is sometimes hard to do other things while listening to music with these -- the music has so much presence that I just want to stop and listen.Bass is fat and huge but it does not at all get in the way of other tones. I am listening to Depeche Mode as a write. I feel like my pants should be shaking from the bass, but it also seems like Dave Gahan is singing right in front of me.The "medium" single-flange silicone tips work perfectly for my ears, and getting a good seal has been easy. I tried the double-flanges but they were just a little too far in my ear, and did not make any difference in the sound. I have worn them for multiple (like eight?) hours at a time without any discomfort. For the first five minutes the idea of the over-the-ear cord seemed a little strange, but it keeps them in place without really being noticeable. The cord has the right amount of stiffness that it keeps the shape of the wrap when you take them off, which makes it easy to plunk them back on.So, anyway, if you're on the fence about these, I'd say go for it. I think they are one of the most amazing objects I own.Update 3-26-08: I had an issue that the connection between the wire and the earpiece just wasn't quite right and would partly cut out now and again. I called up the number on the UE website. An actual real live person answered. She gave me an RMA, I sent it back in, and I had a new set in a week. Kinda wish I hadn't had the problem at all, but at least they had good support.Update 2-6-10: I had to send them back a second time because of sound cutting out in July 2008, but they haven't presented a problem since then (so about a year and a half). And had to buy a new cord maybe six months ago ($25 incl. shipping). Still amazing, like plugging the sound signal straight into your mind, would buy again.
My experience was as follows: Ordered cable, received it promptly. Tested it, but it did not work connecting my Mac to my projector. So, I emailed Cmple and they offered to refund my purchase upon return, as they did not have the Star-Tech cable in stock any longer. Since Cmple is in Brooklyn (where I live), I returned the cable in person. The attendant offered to exchange the cable. "But they said you are out of the Star-Tech cable." And he said "This is the same cable as you got." At which point I realized, THEY HAD NOT SENT ME A STAR-TECH CABLE. It was a cheap knock-off that is not compatible with my system (which is why I bought a Star-Tech cable, because it is!)He did not attempt to apologize for sending me the wrong cable, he merely offered a refund - in cash. I insisted that he would have to refund in the appropriate process through my Amazon account. His reply, "Oh I thought this would be easier for you." Well, all said and done, they handled everything including my refund with some efficiency. But not acknowledging their error, and ultimately, I feel, trying to trick me, I wouldn't recommend them at all. Star-Tech cables cost $99. These discounted imitators are too good to be true.Ordering from Star-Tech now!
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.
I love this memory card! I use it with my Kodak Z712 and I haven't had any problems with it. It holds tons of pictures so I don't have to worry about uploading them to my computer all the time.
I have had this unit for a while now, and it works great. I have loaded 15 MP3 CD's in it, so I have over 300h of music. Some say it's a bit slow to load (20-30sec), but if you're home chillin, what's the rush? 30 sec of silence is golden :).Navigating is ok, but I have an issue with the fact that while playing MP3 cd's to play a particular song you have to start playing the folder, then and only then you can view the titles in that folder. Plus, unit doensn't play MP3 DVD's.
My network adapter died a sudden death so I purchased this Intel as a replacement. It was easy to install and when I booted up it connected me to the internet with ease and no delay. Can't ask for more. It did exactly what I needed and what is was designed to do. I highly recommend this item.
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!}
For me, ReplayTV was a much better deal and a much better product thatn TiVo. I have seen both in action, and chose ReplayTV over TiVo for several reasons:1. NO MONTHLY SERVICE FEE! It *really* sucks when you get nickle-and-dime'd to death by companies. One purchase, that's all!2. MORE UNOBTRUSIVE UI. TiVo makes you &quot;use TiVO&quot; when doing *anything*. ReplayTV seems more like an enhancement to my viewing. It stays out of the way until I need it.3. FREEDOM TO *CHOOSE*, NOT LED LIKE A LEMMING. I really don't like a computer telling me what it thinks I want to watch, thank you very much. ReplayTV is like having a search engine for your TV! I can search for shows that *I* want to watch, not just settle for shows TiVo *thinks* I want to watch. It's very liberating! Stop filling my hard drive with () you think I want, and fill it with the cool stuff *I* choose to watch!4. STABILITY! My ReplayTV box has never crashed and does exactly what it says it will do. I have read more TiVo crash stories than I care to remember.5. FEATURES HERE AND NOW. Sure, there is a nice sized list of &quot;wish&quot; features that many ReplayTV owners would like, but if you look at the corresponding &quot;wish list&quot; for TiVo owners, many of the features are already in ReplayTV! &quot;Wait until v2.0&quot; they say. BAH! ReplayTV is already at rev 2, and rev 3 is in the works.
These earphones are far and away better than any provided with any mp3 player. They also are much more comfortable and stable for active lifestyles. The foam inserts are for me the most comfortable to wear on a daily basis.Give these simple in ear earphones a try.
The Sony SRF 59 has incredible long distance reception for such a small device. I live in North Jersey and have no trouble listening to clear AM reception from Toronto, Canada, Detroit, Chicago, Nashville, or St Louis. I am on my second one and recently brought three more just to have as spares in case they ever stop making this radio. It is truly the best portable, one-battery, high - reception radio there is. It is hard to even find a small AM-FM unit with a rotary tuner (most are digital) which is essentail for fine tuning.
This camera takes great pictures and I love the size and the feel of it. It does not have image stabilization, which I am not happy about, but it does have everything else I was looking for. The 3 inch LCD screen is a nice feature.
I have used this model and its larger versions for many years. It has never failed. It is simply the best design in its class and lasts a long time.
I bought the ER6i based on the recommendation by a friend. Several colleagues had bought these too and were very happy with the earphones. I was disappointed with the sound quality at first and struggled a bit to figure out the right set of eartips. I requested samples of the small form eartips directly from Etymotics and now the earphones work perfectly. They certainly block out surrounding sound and you only have to turn on the volume to the desired level. They are light weight and easy to carry around.It would be nice if the set came with a adaptor for the airplane.
I bought this in July just got around to writing a review.Have taken it traveling and found is as compact as I wanted those cameras that are too small are not practical.I added a 512mb sd card have found I cannot fill the card easily fits 350 pictures the battery is great even when using the flash The pictures are clear and crisp I recommend this to anyone novice or pro
this is the second Vicks humidifier I have waisted my money on. from day one out of the box they leak, the mechanics break within a year and sometimes they decide to shut off for no reason or you need to bang on them to get them started. yes, they give you a waranty but who the hell has the time to deal with sending this thing back to the manufactuer and why should you have to?There are pleanty of companies that make good humidifiers. Vicks should stick to what it does well. Cough drops
It is a good case, with side flaps to keep out rain and sand, unlike some of the cheaper aftermarket cases. Included is a ID tag holder on the inside, which I never see on the aftermarket cases.When I need another battery, I'll probably get this kit.
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, ...)
I currently own one pair as part of my A/V system and will be purchasing another pair as soon as I have the dough so that I will have 360 degress of total, blissful sound. These speakers as surrounds really bring any movie to full and rich life, and they also sound great when playing cd's. You can't go wrong by purchasing a pair of these speakers, the price is great and as others have stated you would have to spend much more to find as good or better speakers than these.
This is nice and high quality bag. very spacious and can be used to keep Laptop of any size along with lot of extra space for other stuff!
I purchased an older clackey type Lexmark keyboard, but it didn't include the right connector to my computer. After searching the net, Amazon had the best deal. Does the job.
Got this Rolodex stand for my laptop really cheap ($20 including Shipping).Not very heavy, wood bottom is nice on lap. Holes for the swinging flap are good for laptop cooling. All in all, very good product.Don't expect much from the cable holder etc., but as a laptop stand, this is a very good option.
We bought this to use on a canon sd600 and it opens up the functionality in wonders. Great card and fast transfer rates what else could you expect! Perfect!
I have owned the Z730 a couple of months. It has strengths and weaknesses. The instruction manual is extensive but often does not answer the question that I have. This is annoying and asking questions on the Kodak.com Z730 web site is difficult as I often get answers not pertaining to the question. The image quality is mixed and somewhat disappointing though this may be my fault and perhaps with further experience the quality will improve. I tend to spend a lot of time on my photo program correcting underexposure.On the positive side, the camera is easy to handle and many of the settings are easy to change. The screen and view finder are good., Review and delete are easy. The overall quality and finish of the camera appear good. I would suggest a spare battery but battery life is not a major problem. The nicest and probably an outstanding feature is the absence of lag when you push the shutter. Unlike all the other digital cameras I have used, photo opportunities are not missed with the object (particularly a child) exiting the frame while I am waiting for the shutter to eventually fire.. This camera does not have any more shutter lag than a film camera and has a nice shutter noise like a film camera.
The picture quality is great but if you're interested in the zoom feature, look somewhere else. The camera does not even zoom to what you can see with your naked eye.
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.
I would have given this product a 5/5, but it emits a very annoying high-pitched noise. The solution? Wrap it up in towel and shove it under your desk!
This unit is comical - really. Imagine a "hi fi" turntable that doesn't allow you to install another cartridge. Imagine a "hi fi" turntable that doesn't have a tonearm with a counter balance weight and anti-skate control. Aren't these "basic features"? This thing is a glorified "close and play" made of cheap plastic. Denon should be ashamed of itself for putting it's name on such a low end product. And by the way, the sound quality is equally lame. I guess you get what you pay for, but I expected a decent level of quality from a unit with Denon's name on it. Seriously, this unit isn't worth more than $50. You would be better off buying something used. I didn't do my homework on this unit, and I got burned. Thanks, Denon.
This is a great product. I wish I had not waited so long to purchase it. You must be aware that it only works with L type batteries. I though that it would work with P or M types, which is what I have for 2 Sony camcorders. I had to then purchase an L battery (NP-F970). My old camcorder that uses P batteries is able to charge L batteries as well. Do your homework with the batteries.
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.
B + W or the highest level Hoya filters are on dozens of our lenses. Except for super wide angles that don't have actual threads you'd by foolish not to add the very best UV filters you can buy.These are certainly in that category.They've saved many a front element over the years.Prior to digital I always used Skylights but now UVs are the only option.To paraphrase a common shoe brand: just do it.
I have never been able to wear ear buds because they pop out of my ears. I guess they are made for the average male. The V-MODA earbuds come with three different attachments; one being small. I can not only keep them in my ear but enjoy the great sound that I am getting from the quality. And other people in my family can still borrow them....if I let them!!!
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.
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 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 used to go into the large stores and pick up the assortment of colors for my inkjet printer. Got really tired of having left over colors so started ordering here. Love getting just two of whatever color I need (almost always black) and not having to search. Just plain easier.
This lens hood is everything I hoped it would be. The quality is excellent: it even has a felted inside surface to reduce reflection, and it's made in Japan. When combined with the 28-135mm canon USM lens, however, there is some usability annoyance. If you have the hood "stowed" (clipped on pointing toward the camera body), you can't adjust the zoom. When the hood is in its proper position, you can't easily take off the stock lens cap! If only canon provided center-pinch lens caps with their lenses...
The lens produces very nice pictures. The focus is very fast with a little noise (could be ignored). The body quality is much better than 50mm/1.8, similar to 50mm/1.4. It stays on my D80 almost all the time.
I bought my Palm Vx to beep at me so I won't miss appointments. For this to work, I have to carry it with me at all times. With the Palm slim leather case I could carry my handheld in most shirt pockets, but I don't always wear shirts with pockets. I usually wear a belt, but the Palm belt case is awkward to use (you must remove the Palm from the case to use it, leaving it completely unprotected from the inevitable clumsy drop) and not terribly stylish. So, after a friend told me that the belt case made me &quot;look like an even bigger geek than usual,&quot; I bought the Rhinoskin molded hardcase.This case is rigid enough to let me carry my Palm in my back pocket, even with jeans. Although I try to avoid &quot;plopping down&quot; on the floor or hard benches, it does not interfere with normal sitting at my desk or in a car. It adds only minimal bulk to the Palm, being only slightly larger than the Palm with its provided flap. And it LOOKS cool (although it might look even nicer with an internal hinge design).Like others have noted, it IS difficult to remove the stylus without lifting the Palm, a design flaw made even more frustrating by its obviousness. ... Its smooth surface makes it tricky to open; I'm thinking about knurling the sides of the case near the clasp to correct this. And, although the edges ARE a bit uneven, it would be hard to make a more &quot;finished&quot; edge without using a thicker material and adding bulk to the case. I have no trouble using the cradle while the case is attached; I just prop the cradle on a small box (save your AC transformer box for this purpose). Since I keep it in my back pocket most of the time, I have not yet had any trouble with the case getting scratched.Design plusses include the high rigidity, low added bulk, and sleek styling that I've already discussed. The silo mounting pin holds the Palm very securely, and the neoprene lining is thick enough to keep the Palm from rattling in the case. When properly installed, the Palm is spaced slightly away from all sides of the case, which also provides some shock protection. Finally, the clasp is simple and functions well.I'll give it five stars when they fix the stylus access problem and lower the price by ($-$)
did not work with my camera, and it was listed in the site that it did suported :(
This frame is of superior quality construction. It is made of real metal, not just a plastic with a metalic finish. The resolution quality is very high. I purchased another brand frame and returned it due to the low picture quality once I owned this one. The only feature I would like Philips to add would be a motion detection option. Great product!
You can find UV filters that cost a lot less than this one, but read the reviews for the bargain-basement filters and you'll find stories of flares, ghosting, and other optical problems. Some of the really cheap ones are not even well-constructed, which defeats their main purpose of providing protection to your lens. I bought this filter because I already owned the same one that I keep on a different lens, and I don't like to swap out filters every time I swap a lens.This filter is rock solid and has great build quality. In the three years I have used the one I already owned, it never caused any distortions or exhibited any optical problems. It's even more expensive than the Nikon UV filter of the same size, but I still paid the extra money to get a filter that I knew was well-made and reliable.
I had to buy a new one, and I chose another brand (Logitech) this time.There is no On/Off button, so the batteries run out if you don't take them out (I think the buttons are pressed during transportation). Now the battery contacts are not functioning properly.And I had the same problem described in a recent review: "I'll click three or four times and nothing happens. Then, I'll click and the slides go in fast forward until the end. It's quite embarrassing to be giving a professional presentation and have this happen."
Works great. Projects a nice field of light and the on/off switch is a much appreciated feature that other units typically don't have. Much, much better than other USB lights that only have one LED.
I got this for college, as a heavy backpack and my back aren't exactly friends...I absolutely love this case! It is so durable and sturdy, absolutely no problems with it. I use the back (overnight) part for my folders, laptop in the laptop part, textbooks in the divided section, and my odds and ends in the front, leaving my hands free to hold my coat and the handle, or just the handle and enjoy having my back free of pain from even 'light' schoolbooks. I've seen other students with other wheelie bags and have seen mine maintain it's condition throughout the semester (yes, there have been times when I haven't exactly been kind to it)while theirs have started to fall apart. I have had comments on its size (sure, compared to those other bags it is large, but I don't find it overly so), I just smiled to myself 'cause at least I don't have to try stuffing my things in, there's plenty of space. We were worried about the cost at first, but after what I've seen of the other bags, I can justify paying the extra to get this bag. I would highly recommend this to anyone!!
I bought this iluv for the baby's room. It works great, good sound and easy to operate. The only thing is that the remote does not work that great from an angle.
If you are like me and like to back up all your DVDs onto DVD, then these would be the ones to get if you have the highest standard for video and audio quality. I know they are pricier than the cheaper Magnavox variety, but in this case, you really do get what you pay for. Part of the reason that the Verbatims are more expensive than all the other brands is because they make sure that their burning DVD and CD media are up to the exact standards of the film and recording industries, so that makes them more costly to produce. However, rest assured that every copy that you make with these will be the most faithful recreation you can make. Color resolution and video quality are on par with what you expect when you purchase a DVD from a retailer. Doing a side by side comparison between my purchased copy and my burned backup, I could find NO DISCERNIBLE DIFFERENCE. If you are like me and have the highest standards for your media, than this is the best and only choice for you. Everything else is a waste of money by comparison (and I have spent years trying every brand out there). You won't be disappointed.
I just recently received this camera and let me tell you, it is a FABULOUS camera for a beginner like me. All the other reviews I've read has helped me alot in choosing this camera. I didn't want to spend a lot and I didn't and I also didn't have to give up on quality either. Yes, the optical zoom part might be a factor later but, hey this camera does the job for me.
It takes great pictures, has an lcd screen, and flash. For it's price it's a bargain! If your just buying a digital camera for the first time, get this one!
First thing first, this CDRW doesn't come with Roxio EasyCD software (like the sale title suggested). It uses Nero software. (more on that later)The reason I purchase this CDRW is because it comes with the largest buffer cache in the market (8MB total). The result is fast and smooth writing. The installation was smooth with Windows XP. The drive was regonized right away. With Win98, I had to install a driver (I have dual-boot).Nero works better than Roxio on copying CD. I was using Roxio, but it gave me a overburn error. After installed Nero, copying was a blast. The best thing I like about Nero is it would keep burnning even if there is a error, Roxio would just simply stop and pop the disk. Of course, Nero's interface is left to be desired.Roxio's DirectCD is supported. However, you can NOT make "full format" fo CD-RW disks (as for the so many other CDRW drives out there.) You can still use "quick format." You can finish the format by take the CD out and put it back in serveral times.The writing speed is very fast. Actually it wouldn't never get to 52x, since most blank CD out there only support up to 48x. Besides that, when copying, writing speed also depends on how fast the original data is read in. If you have slow CD-ROM, or slow hard drive, then you propable won't get a fast writing result. There are some other factors needed to be take in too. On my computer, copying a full 650MB CD take about 4:10 minutes.The design is very simple. One big button functions as close/open, and as light indicator -- red light when writing, green when read. There is also a earphone plug and volume control.Beware this CDRW is very loud. I can even hear it in another room...In all:Speed: 5Design: 4Software: 4Noise: 3Support: n/a...
I bought those for my boyfriend for his ipod. I tried them too and when you put them on you don't hear anyhting anymore. So nice. Very small and design.Love them. A definitely must-have for your Ipod.
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 bought the Altec Langsing inMotion for the mini ipod about 1.5 years ago and am very satisfied with the with the sound quality it produces for the compact size. Unfortantely, the inMotion for the mini ipod only works with the mini and shuffle and since I just purchased the 80gig 5.5 Generation Ipod so I purchased the IM3C (I got it in black) as well. The IM3C arrived today and Im listening to it right now. First off, its not a Bose quality system and that is not what Im looking for in a portable audio system. I like something I bring (carry on) when I travel on vacation and for business. I dont check luggage (have the 311 down to a science) and this fits nicely into my laptop bag or backpack. It had to be small, compact-my #1 and #2 decision factors. It sounds great so far and no complaints. I purchased mine on Ebay for $66 brand new. Comes with a remote control (which I probably wont use) and every adapter for different countries. It comes with a small carrying case as well. Has volume up and down right on front with a power on/off next to the volume. I wish it had the plastic covering case like the my one for the mini ipod has but its not a big deal.Overall, if your looking for nice, compact, good quality sound portable unit, the IM3C is a good bang for the buck. Great for sitting at the desk, out in the back yard, hotel, beach, in the garage, bathroom, or where ever you like listening music. Im only using these examples because thats where I have used it.My girfriend bought me the JBL Onstadge 2 for Xmas but it was too bulky so I returned it and got the IM3C (got a $130 gift card from Best Buy and bought the IM3C on Ebay for $66. Made out good!!)I give it a 5 star because it met all my expectations I was looking for with this purchase.
I purchased this unit for international travel, along with the extra map cards. The GPS has so far worked flawlessly, even picking up a signal inside my house. I immediately muted the annoying voice feature, as a quick glance will tell me when there's an upcoming turn. Being familiar with the iPhone map feature, I have to say the interface on the Garmin is rather clunky - this is my first GPS unit and I'm surprised the interfaces have not been refined by now. For one thing, the keyboard does not have the usual QWERTY layout but instead is laid out in aphabetical order. Entering street names is a chore, especially coupled with the fact that you always have to start by spelling the name of the city, every single time - a simple option to select either the previously searched city or better yet the city you are currently located in seems like a no-brainer.Also the menu navigation can get pretty involved, for instance you might be trying to lookup a destination but before finishing you need to quickly refer back to the map, you have to press 'Back' about 5 times - a 'Home' button would be nice.The points of interest database is a mixed bag, I've found restaurants in there that have been out of business for 7 years. I consider the POI database an added feature and not really central to navigation, especially having an iPhone which is superior in that respect. Also trying to search the database sometimes results in an hourglass for quite a while, to the point we have given up waiting. Perhaps the database could be indexed better.Also the printed guide that comes with the unit covers the bare minimum, the Amazon product page was actually more useful.But overall for the price this has been a fantastic investment, making travel in unfamiliar cities efficient and pleasurable.Word to the wise, there is a reason for the warning displayed on boot up, it is VERY easy to get caught up in what's going on with the GPS and rear-end someone. Train your passenger/navigator to use it, or if driving alone, get everything setup before getting on the road.
These headphones came recommended from a friend. Unfortunately, I wanted to use them for running and they are clearly not for that. They fall out very easily, even when you do the whole "pull up on your ear and jam into your ear canal" thing.They even feel loose when sitting at a computer, which is disappointing.The case/wire-wrap is a joke.The sound quality is nice, though - much better than cheap headphones as you can actually hear some bass and low frequencies.
The Casio Exilim s600 is my first digital camera, and I think it's great. Although the LCD screen may only be over 80,000 mpxls, it works for me. The real selling point for me was how compact it is. This camera really can fit into your pocket, although I do have to periodically check on it to make sure I didn't press the 'on' button, which would make the lense protrude.Pros:-VERY small-->about half an inch thick.-nice 2.2 inch LCD screen-good picture quality, (see cons)-easy to use buttons conveniently placed-I didn't have to read the manual to figure out how to work it-the video feature can carry up to 2 hours of good footage-the 'best shot' features are nice. (e.g. sports, night scene, flower, text, portrait)-won't scratch-takes pictures very quickly-has a certain 'wow' factor that gets you a lot of attention.Cons:-might feel like you are going to drop it-the lense sticks out (unlike the sony cybershot)-no viewfinder..but you wouldn't need it anyways.-you need a 1gb of storage if you want to fit a lot of photos+video-pictures don't turn out very sharp-I'm personally not too keen on the software they give you [photoloader, photohands]-pricy for a point and shootThat's just my opinion; hopefully you can draw your own conclusion based on this and other reviews. Thanks!
Bought 2, one for the den and one for the bedroom, Incredible picture and easy to use. Remote could be better but with all the remote combo's on the market who cares. 1080p? who needs it. Great deal at 1999.00 each. should have bought 4 more for the rest of the house.
Being that I always use Sandisk Flash Cards I love this one. I have until recently used Ultra II cards exclusively and now use the Sandisk 2 Gig Extreme III cards. They read and write twice as fast as the other cards I was using. Very nice to shoot consecutive shots more quickly. Very competitive pricing and the best in lifetime warrenty's!Why 2 Gig? They are now priced so that you can afford them. You get your entire vacation on one card...or not...and if you take any video with your camera you have the opritunity to take a longer film for not much more money. Robert F Hauser
Amazon was great about refunding my money from these 'TWO" defective units.Customer service understands very little English from India. The units burned up with the defective Magellan DC power adapter. No one at Magellan could explain or give any tech support on the power output of the DC adapter due to their language " PROBLEMS " via email or over the phone after four calls and at least six emails. I will never buy any product from Magellan again !!
I'll say right off the bat that I'm a fan of Sony's slick design and neat products. That said, I thought this would be a big step up from my old-school Sony DVP-FX1 DVD portable. However, I ended up re-gifting it and sticking with my PSP/iPod for portable video.Speaking of the PSP, the DVE-7000S's screen has a similar resolution (480x234 vs 480x272 for the PSP). On a 7" screen, the video and menus look more pixelated and grainy due to the low pixel density. If you see a demo model, just check out the on-screen displays to see what I mean. They're not crisp and clear, the text appears muddy, for lack of a better term. The screen is nice and bright and has good contrast, though there was some blurring apparent during fast action scenes.The two headphone jacks are nice when you want to share the movie with someone, but they're both on the left side of the portable, which led to some problems with the person sitting on the right because their headphone cord wasn't long enough to reach around. A better design would have been to put one on each side. Headphones are the only way besides the speaker dock (more below) to get sound out of the unit, because it has no built-in speakers.Battery life is adequate, and I got about two and a half to three hours of usage. One thing to note is that the lithium-ion battery is embedded in the machine, which means you can't carry extra batteries and swap if you're running low on juice.With most DVD portables on the market using a folding clamshell design, it was interesting to see Sony go with a one-piece format. By going with this design, the screen isn't protected from dirt and scratches as a regular clamshell would. A small kickstand foot folds out of the back of the player to support it during viewing if you choose, though it seemed a lot less stable than just a regular clamshell player. I've uploaded a photo above, you can see how a 1.5lb+ device leaning back on a one-sided tiny little foot isn't exactly confidence-inspiring.A nifty feature is that with the input options, you can use the player as a video monitor of sorts. The video quality isn't all too great, but in a pinch, it's not a bad option. The speaker dock included with the player was also a nice addition. The sound is good from such small speakers, and the dock also serves to charge the player.The disc-playing performance is fine for the most part, though things can be a little sluggish booting up and during navigation. I also ran into a couple of movies where the DVD layer change caused a pause noticeably longer than on a regular deck. I guess that's the tradeoff for getting a portable, but you'd think they would have had it ironed out by now.I wanted to love this sleek new player, but there was always one thing or another that bothered me about it. If you check my past reviews it's clear that I like Sony products, but this one definitely had a half-baked feel to it in many ways.
I DO NOT GIVE THIS BABY HARD BUMPS SO CANNOT HELP THERE . GOOD SOUND .GOOD VALUE. GET AC ADAPTER. EASY USE. ONE BATTERY IDEA GREAT . CONTROLS COULD BE PLAINER. IF THIS DOESN'T HELP GO TO RETAIL SHOP.
This UV filter does the job it's supposed to. Protects my expensive L lens and reduces haze. I usually spend more money on polarizers and other filters. The build quality and multicoating make this the best choice as a decent, not too expensive, lens accessory.
This is one high-quality filter. I was really surprised by the physical weight. I saw the weight in the description, but it still feels heavier than expected. That being said, this is by far the best filter I own and it compliments my Tamron 18-270mm travel lens quite well. I am so impressed with this 62mm B+W that I just purchased a 55mm filter for one of my other lenses. Until now I have only used Quantaray Pro filters and have never had an issue with them. However, there are no longer stores near my area that carry them. I am very glad I purchased this B+W filter and highly recommend it.
I have been a HP laser printer since de mid 80s. Over a year ago I switch to Brother because of the added features this printer had as standard. The automatic duplex printing is a great feature and I am hooked on it. The price tag is fantastic. HP cannot even come close in quality and features let alone price.
Not only did it not work but it also destroyed my operating system. I have a Windows 98 operating system and I installed the software that comes along with the camera without any instructions and the PC I was using for 5 years, quit loading Windows 98. This is the worst web cam someone ever developed. I bought it thinking it was a good deal in the goldbox offer but it ruined my Operating system.My recommendation to you is DO NOT BUY THIS USELESS WEBCAM.
I got this camera as a gift from my company last Christmas, and it was an ok starter camera to fool around with. However, I went on a trip to South America and saw some incredible things-but the camera did a below average job capturing the pictures. A lot of the pictures were HEAVILY pixilated, so I went and got a better camera.Save your money, and buy a higher resolution camera-they can be found at or near the same price point. You will probably regret it if you don't buy a 3.3 meg camera to start with.
This camera is amazing! i did A LOT of research before purchasing a new digital camera and i absolutely love this camera! the quality of the pictures is amazing and it has so many awesome features. you will not be disappointed!!
I got the headphones quick and without any problems. They are comfortable to wear for several hours at one time.
If you burn CDs and want an easy way to play them on your stereo or car or just directly into your brain via some headphones, this is a perfect toy for you. Not only can you play CDRs but also CDRWs which basically means you can record then re record your favorite MP3 for any mood your in. I'll bet you couldn't sit through all the music you could record on a single CDR or CDRW. We're talking about 10 hours of solid music you program. You could, just as an example, put all five Police Albums on a single disc and drive to San Diego from San Francisco and listen to them all.The sound is digital quality with phat bass and crystal clear highs. The unit even features several equalization pre sets to further fine tune the sound you like or compensate for a less than adequate car stereo. I used the car adapter and plugged this into my car tape deck and can't see why I'd haul 7 or 8 CDs when I could just rip those onto one disc and have weeks of commute music for any mood I'd be in. Rock sounds awesome and Jazz even better.Best present I got this season!!!
Echoing the woes of previous reviewers, I add the story of my experience with this DVD player. I bought it as part of a home theater package with the TX-SR600 receiver and speakers. The receiver and speakers have worked fine, but this DVD player stopped working after 14 months of extremely light use (1 DVD or CD played a week or less). This DVD player now gives a &quot;disc error&quot; for any CD or DVD I put in. I'll have to add this one to the growing cemetary for Onkyo DVD players as the 1 year warranty is over and it will probably cost more to fix it than get a new DVD player from another company.
I have two laptops. This works perfectly for my 15" LCD IBM Thinkpad. The 17" HP laptop is simply just too big for it.It works well, I can feel my entire laptop cooling down. My wrist resting on the laptop doesn't feel warm anymore. The blue neon light looks cool too.You also won't lose an USB port because the USB cable that comes with this let's you plug another USB device to it. USB powered so no power cables needed.
Based on research I purchased this item with the main intent to protect my lens on my D7000. Also didn't want to reduce image quality with cheap glass. Construction is high quality. Would buy from this manufacturer again.
I could have gotten the same cartridge direct from DYMO but they were way more expensive. Very happy with this product. Fast shipping too!
The very first DVD player I bought was Sony's very first 5 Disc DVD changer back in 1998. It was an excellent player, but as the technology improved, it could no longer keep up. I upgraded to a single disc Sony which could handle DTS, and later to another single disc player which could handle progressive video. But I always missed the convenience of a 5 disc changer after having been spoiled by one at the start. At about one-third the price of that original DVD changer, this player has all the features of those previous upgrades and more while retaining the familiar functionality of my first player. It produces an excellent picture, has lots of tweakable settings, has more outputs, and is also very stylish looking.I do have a couple of nits, though. My original DVD changer had buttons on the remote which allowed me to jump directly to whichever disc I wanted. With this one, I have to press a Disc Skip button to cycle through all the discs until I reach the one I want. The front of the player does have direct access buttons, though. I wish I still had my old remote control as I'm sure it would work with this unit to restore that remote functionality.Second, the upscaling through HDMI produces a great image, but not really any better than leaving the image at 720x480p. In fact, upscaling will sometimes magnify some interlacing artifacts visible in the picture. It's also unfortunate that while connected through HDMI, progressive scan cannot be turned off. This shouldn't be an issue most of the time, but there are some video sources that might look better with it turned off. Progressive settings can only be changed on the unit itself and not through the remote, but they cannot be turned off when connected through HDMI.One last thing about the HDMI connection. There can sometimes be a noticeable audio sync issue when using HDMI connections and digital TVs. This is not a problem with the player, but with the way HDMI is currently implemented. This player has an audio-sync adjustment feature which should compensate for the problem. However, the audio-sync adjustment doesn't work if the player is connected to a receiver via its optical digital outputs. Since I need to have mine connected this way in order to enjoy 5.1 sound, the audio-sync adjustment feature is useless here. And that's a shame. By the way, there should be no audio-sync issues if the player is connected via component, s-video, or composite outputs.There's also a minor thing I've found about all my Sony DVD players that I haven't liked. They are unable to correctly display Time Remaining on certain discs, or more commonly on the special features (documentaries, etc.) on certain discs. I also have a cheapo Philips player which has no problems displaying Time Remaining on those things (even on the menu). It's an improvement I'd really like to see implemented on future players.Now, despite the complaints I've listed above, don't get me wrong. This is still an excellent player and I really love it. I happily recommend it to anyone considering purchasing it. It really is a great value and it performs very well in most instances, and I feel it's the best DVD player I've ever owned. It's just not quite perfect. In all likelihood, it's also the last DVD player I'll ever own as I'll probably be buying a BluRay or other HD player in a couple of years when that format war is over. But this is a great player to hold me over until then.
Had the cable shipped along with new HP printer and spare print cartridge. In a world of $4 gasoline this was almost too simple. Just open the box, connect the cables and away we go. If only the rest of the world were this simple
Quality ink cartridges at a very good price.I've never had a bad product from HP. Cartridges last a long time.
This product is very good especially for lazy people because you don't even have to move to adjust the volume or change the song playing on your mac!!! It's wonderful! All my friends are jealous that their pc's don't have remotes!!!!
I work as a medical transcriptionist and I could not live without these headphones. They produce a fantastic voice quality that is VERY clear and allows me to hear words that I have missed with other headphones that I have tried. As far as comfort, they take some getting used to at first if you are new to wearing ear buds, but once you get used to them, they are comfortable to wear for an 8-hour shift. I have been using these for 2 years now and will be buying more for when these wear out. If you are a transcriptionist or in school to become one, get these.
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.
Great product! Definitely buy it. Looks great and works great. Sound quality is amazing. Color looks sporty and cool! A good product from Sony.
8GB is always good but it was not compatible with my just inserting it in my SD slot on laptop or computer so had to transfer my images through usb which sucks.
To reiterate the above, it works flawlessly for me, and is very sturdy. I appreciate a nice box, and that it is. I think I paid an extra $10 or so for the nice box, and I feel good about it.
I bought this last year, and it works just great! I especially love the fast shooter of 3200 as the maximum. With this feature, I could easily catch those wonderful moments of my husband playing basketball with his buddies.I hope there would be another good deal as good as the price I bought last year because I happened to crashed it and it could not work any more...
These cables are definitely worth the money. My 27" TV had cheap A/V wires hooking up the cable box to the television. When I bought a new 32" TV I couldn't understand why the picture quality was inferior to the older tv that we had. Well it turned out to be the cheap cables that we were using. The 32" tv showed the imperfections much more than the 27" tv. But after we got these cables wow was the picture clearer and the colors more vibrant. If you don't have an S-video port or component cables, I definitely suggest going with these high quality A/V cables from monster.
I bought this PDA after researching similar models, namely the Palm m105 and the Sony CLIE. The display on the Visor Neo is bigger and sharper than the Palm's and it takes little effort to push the buttons. As far as expandibity goes, no handheld comes close to matching the myriad of different expansion modules available for the Visor. In addition to being hipper looking than other PDAs, it's very lightweight and fits easily in my jeans pocket.The other factor affecting my decision to purchase the Visor Neo model was that it runs on AAA batteries. They don't tell you this when you buy your handheld, but most handhelds that use rechargable lithium ion batteries need to sent back to the manufacturer after about 2 years to have the battery replaced. This little service can cost $$$, almost what you'd paid for the PDA itself! I use Rayovac rechargable alkalines in my Visor Neo which I can reuse up to 50 times. It can easily go over a month without needing to replace the batteries. Even if you use regular disposable batteries, it's still cheaper in the long run.Only downside I can think of is that the backlight isn't very useful unless you're working in total darkness and the OS isn't upgradable. Also, the screen can scratch easily so make sure you cover it with a thin piece of clear vinyl (available at fabric stores). Overall, this is a fabulous unit for the price and I'd recommend it anyone looking for a reasonably priced PDA.
This battery came brand new, sealed in package. I took it out of the package and the voltage was around 3.3 volts. I use it in my digital camera and definitely WOULD buy and recommend this product again.
Ok, this item was referred to me by a friend. I'm not a Linksysemployee or shareholder or anything. (I'm just a network guy with animpartial opinion.) Anyway, I saw that it was a dhcp server AND client, router, firewall, switched hub and allowed for the cascading of hubs in support of 253 users: All for $158! Here's what it takes to set it up. 1. Unpack the item and shut down your computers. (Well, I guess you could do a release/renew to just get a new IP address from the router.) 2. Unplug your systems from your hub or whatever and plug them into the Linksys router. You can probably also use a crossover cable to connect your existing hub right to the &quot;uplink&quot; port on the back. (Which is how you can cascade hubs to get up to 253 users. Amazing.) 3. Anyway, power up your computers and be sure they are using DHCP. 4. That's all I did.You simply open a browser window and go to http://192.168.1.1 and there you have a nice browser window to configure the details.Anyway, check it out. It's cheap and easy to use. =D
I hooked up this camera to my iMac DV, connected it to the Firewire conneciton, turned on the computer and everything worked great the first time out. I was able to create, edit, and produce a Web film in less than a day.
I bought this for my husband, but I'm the navigator. This proved to be priceless during a recent trip in a rainstorm. The voice warning us of upcoming turns, and then the turns themselves were godsends. We would never have made it to the address, in the dark, out in the middle of nowhere. The nuvi 360 has some flaws, e.g., it doesn't have new subdivisions entered, even those that are a year old. Correcting mistakes should be easier. A printed manual should come with the unit instead of just the DVD manual. But the voice telling us to turn tops any downsides to this product.
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It says on the box that it plays most mp4 and avi formats.. What a joke. All videos I tried to put on it did NOT work at all or the sound was really off. I was really upset by that. The picture quality is good and the sound (when it works) is nice as well. It also generates alot of heat for such a little device but oh well.
Have been using these cartridges for years and this was a very convenient way to order and receive exactly what I wanted.
Don't put cheap glass on expensive glass. Spend the extra money and get a good quality solid feelings filter like this one. Would recommend this brand to anyone.
I could not make any other headphone/headset work for me while excercising. They all jiggled, wiggled or just fell out/off my ears. I love to run (half marathoner), but not exceptionally fast. I'm 6'5" and 210. I do not glide across the ground. I needed something solid, unmoving and comfortable. The PMX70 provides it all. I cannot tell good sound quality from great, so I do not comment on the technical sound component of these headphones. They sound great to me. The single cord with clip also eliminates almost all of the "swinging wire" issues I used to have with other headphones.
After six weeks of reading reviews like this and doing a little research, I decided to scrap my Intel hub and purchase the Linksys WAP w/Cable/DSL 4Port Router and Linksys Wireless PC Cards. Actually it was a Christmas gift from my wife...lucky me. Anyway, I had a desktop and two laptops that I wanted to link together and share my cable modem with. Setup was relatively easy and only took about 30 minutes. I decided to simply plug my desktop into one of the ports rather than make it wireless since I had no plans on moving it around regularly, which saved my wife about $150. I opted for 128 bit signal encryption and enabled the DHCP server so that all three of my computers could share Internet access off of one IP address. The system is working terrific. I have a 2400 Sq. Ft. one level home and have no problems with range or speed. Even outside on the back patio the signal strength is still excellent. Linksys may need to upgrade their signal monitor though, because even when it says that there is no signal, I can still surf the web and transfer files between computers with great speed. Most cable modem users will never see speeds above 1.5MBPS anyway, which is actually very fast, so the fact that Linksys only estimates speeds of about 11MBPS up to 30 feet should be a moot point. Unless you regularly transfer huge files between computers and have something like a T3 line, then you will likely never see a loss in speed. Most people who purchase this system simply for the capability of being mobile with their laptops should be pleased with the speed of their Internet connection just about anywhere around their house. Also, with my laptops and desktops being assigned IP addresses from my Linksys DHCP Server rather than from my service provider, they can't be scanned or pinged by outside intruders, which makes them invulnerable to little hacker kiddies. The router itself has an effective built-in firewall of sorts, and the firmware utility that allows you to configure your router through your web browser is also excellent and easy to use. Although I have not tested any other wireless products such as this, I see no reason for anything more than what Linksys delivers in this system. I have absolutely no complaints and am more than satisfied with this product. The only other thing Linksys may need to improve on is the spelling in their online manuals and instruction sheets. Who writes those things anyway?
I have had the Rhomba now for about 8 months and I am very happy with it. There was a problem after about 3 months but after some intense convosations with creative's customer support and online assitance I upgraded the firmware and have had no problems.It can hold enough wma for my needs. It is small enough to go running with (the reason I chose it in the first place). I have a couple of issues with it which would not have stopped me buying it. but may be of concen.Power&#62; power display on the screen bares little relation to the power held in the unit. It never appears to go below about 60% power but has run dry several times. I would (in restrospect) have prefered to have a battery powered as if you don' have a PC around with a USB port, you can be kinda stuck. perhaps someone will come up with a power supply cable which goes straight to a USB conector from an AC source (with whatever voltage they need)radio &#62; when this works it is great.. sadly to get it to work i need to heavily flick the unit a few times. OK not best practace!But as I said do have a small MP3 player which works with WMA and is easy to use I have been very happy with this unit.
LOVE THIS CARRY BAG! SMALL, LOTS OF ZIPPERED STORAGE AREAS, VELCRO POCKETS, AND DID I SAY COMPACT. MY PANASONIC HD CAMCORDER FITS PERFECTLY, AS WELL AS THE ACCESSORIES!
The built and fit are great. You can feel the difference in quality compared to other filters. Highly recommended .
Mark knopfler uses very few pedals and this is one of em. Incredible sustain and boost. Makes my thin rig sound more expressive. Makes my solid state sound like a tube.
Although I bought this at a good price, it definitely has its drawbacks. IF you choose to purchase this GPS, PLEASE, by all means, use the TomTom Home software (included with the GPS) to BACK-UP THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR GPS!! That was the 1st thing that I did. Secondly, I updated the Maps to the most current - good idea, right? Well, when I was done doing that, I suddenly ONLY had the default Guam map loaded. Although TomTom Home said that the US/Canada map was on the GPS, IT COULD NO LONGER BE ACCESSED ON THE GPS. This is where the Back-up came into play - I restored the GPS to its 1st settings, and suddenly the US and Canada existed again. Because of the fact I lost 2+ hours only to get back to where I started at when I opened the GPS, I'm wary of updating anything else on it. To me, that decreases its usability and integrity, hence my 1-star rating. Everything else on it seems to work fine, but that 1 LARGE drawback could've cost me the GPS and made it an expensive paperweight.1/5/9 Update: Having used this GPS heavily for our holiday trip, usability was Great! Re-routing and time estimation was accurate and quick, and the basic functions are all easily usable with minimal touches. Two nice additions would be 1) the ability to save routes for future use, and 2) trip stats. Besides the initial "bump in the road", so far, so good!
Great product! Don't waste your time waiting for Amazon to fulfill your order - buy direct from OneCall.
I searched a long time for a player that would play ALL audiobook formats and finally found this one. It plays Audible and all the free books from the library as well as any other sources I have been able to find such as podcasts and free university lectures. I have tried a Rio, Ipod, Creative Zen and a Zune. None of them have been able to handle the number of different formats as effortlessly as the D2. The touch screen is great. You can lock out the screen to carry it in a pocket and it has a long battery life. Sound quality is great. It will pick up where you left off on Audible type material. For other formats that don't bookmark automatically, it will start at the beginning of the chapter you were on and you touch the slide to move a cursor to where you left off. So much easier than fast forwarding to where you were. This is just the best MP3 for audiobook people- oh and it will play music too:)
Replaced a ~3000-hr lamp in a Panasonic AX-200U projector. Clear installation instructions were included. Nice quality as well.
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.
I can't speak for those people who have had problems with this card. All I can speak to is my own experience. Installation on my Compaq Presario was a snap. It worked with no problems except that sometime the connection can't be detected and then the computer has to be reset, but I can't prove this is the computer's fault.Jason
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!
love watching the flowers bloom...such a hit with kids and adults alike...who can resist watching the flower and the wonderful tea
If you are thinking about this product for Vista or Windows 7 you won't have a chance - XP is your only choice - trust me, I spent hours trying to get it to work :( However, if you have an old idle XP machine, the software installs there with no worries or hassle. I installed the latest Skype, installed the DLink software and everything worked as expected. I have an idle PC that is now my home phone system using skype - I went ahead and bought the dial in number for skype and it works great. First home phone I've had in several years actually...
This is a gorgeous card that works as advertised. It has a lot of pros and some little things to improve with just a little effort from Hauppauge. For Argentinian buyers, like me: it supports PAL-N !!! PVR-350 also does, but take care because there are other models like PVR-150, 250MCE, 350MCE and 500 that don't fully support PAL-N. Check with Hauppauge representative before buying: they gave me great support.1) Installation: it took just 10 minutes. After that I had everything running. Unfortunately for that moment I hadn't the fix to support PAL-N, otherwise it would have been 100% perfect.2) NTSC / PAL-M / PAL-N and other tuner formats: just in case check with Hauppauge about the right support for every format. It seems that "NTSC" cards advertised in Hauppauge's site support NTSC / PAL-M / PAL-N, at least PVR-250 (980) and PVR-350 (990). Other models may not support those norms. However Hauppauge's site offer "PAL cards": it seems that most of them are designed for Europe, supporting PAL-C/D/E/F/G/I etc, but not PAL-N.After asking Hauppauge about PAL-N support, because the user's manual posted in Amazon refers that you can select the different tuner formats in the respective checkbox, they sent me the solution: a small file with some special values for a record in the registry. It was very very simple and I think I could have been included in the box... anyway, it worked perfect !!! After applying that I could support PAL-N directly from the TV-cable signal. I haven't tested the PAL-N support from S-Video or RCA jacks but I think it should work perfectly.3) Win-TV-Schedule: this is a flexible software that allows you to schedule all the shows you want to record. This is by far more flexible that any VCR and puts your PC at almost the same level that a Tivo. This software provides you a very easy way of having scheduled all your shows (one time show, daily, weekly, sequences of shows, etc). Things to improve: if your machine reboots, for instance due to a blackout or power outage while you are not at home, and you don't have any automatic logon (for security reasons, for instance) you'll miss the scheduled programs because the software needs that a given user has been logged on. Surely there is a possible configuration on Windows to do that but I haven't spent too much time on it yet.Another interesting feature to add: you can select the format or "quality level" of the file to be recorded from the WinTV software. WinTV-Schedule uses that format but it is not possible to select specific formats for specific shows unless you change them manually just before starting the show. Anyway this software is very easy to use and provides a lot of flexibility to record your shows.4) remote control: after some minutes of using WinTV without it, as if your PC were a TV you'll miss something. That's the time to install the remote control. After that all the stuff works more easily. This remote control is a very good accessory that doesn't seem to be necessary until you use it. Remember that PVR-250's remote control only works to control the card, it doesn't work as a remote control of some "set-top box" in "blaster" mode like, for instance, PVR-150's one.5) MPEG encoder: you can record shows with consuming horsepower from your CPU !! It really works and very very good. This card doesn't provide a hardware decoder, so to watch your shows once recorded you will use horsepower from your CPU. If you are looking for a card with hardware decoder too you should try PVR-350.6) Hauppauge provided me great support by email and they were opened to some suggestions. Thanks to them I could fix the PAL-N support. After this good experience I'm considering to buy another piece of tech from Hauppauge: the MVP player. That is a good companion of my PVR-250.Summary: everything works as advertised, but once you have it everything working you feel that this is a great product.Take your time to study the differences between the different Hauppauge cards. If you are from Brazil, where PAL-M is the standard, I think you should follow the same suggestions for PAL-N: identify the models that really support it and verify with somebody or Hauppauge before buying it.Remember:- PVR-250 and PVR-350 support PAL-N. PVR-150 apparentely doesn't fully support it, but it has a blaster remote control to handle external boxes like a satellite box.- PVR-350 also provides a hardware MPEG decoder, not just the encoder like PVR-250 and 150.- It seems that MCE variations usually don't support PAL-N. Check it with Hauppauge.- In Amazon, PVR-250 model 980 (my card) shows the image of 975's box and viceversa. Model 975 is the PVR-250 MCE edition.Hope this review has been useful to you.Mariano from Argentina.
I searched for 3 months for a new camera. Read CNET reviews, read forums, checked reviews. Needless to say, it confused me. I love photography, and I own a web development company, so I wanted something that would produce nice images.Well this nice little camera did so much more than I expected! As of yet, several months later, I still don't understand all of the settings - however, just using the basic auto features, I've taken great images of sunsets, cloudy days and more. Shortly after I bought the camera, I went on a trip to a place I'd never been, so I took waaay too many photos. One of the best things was the video setting. I just turned it to the video camera picture and hit the start button. When I got home, I had hours of video which I was able to add effects to and music, thus making my own video! All without reading the book and using the included software!! Wow!The other great thing that I love about the camera is the disc space. I had a 512M card and I could not fill it each day of vacation, including tons of video!What sold me on this camera and made me buy it, was some of the photos I saw people take with it - nighttime skylines of San Francisco with no enhancements, just the offered settings - that was fabulous.So, if you're looking for a fantastic camera with a nice little price, this is the one! The other models that are popular only seem to be offering a higher price and a much tinier case. If you're used to regular cameras, this is plenty small enough - easy to handle, easy to see screen (that flips upside down so you can take pics of yourself) - and no accidentally hitting the wrong button! Great!
buy it for my panasonic 20mm F1.7, It work fine. and buy a 37mm filter for olympus 45mm F1.8, this UV filter just has the black color, hope it has silver just like my 45mm lens.
The product works as advertised. I am in the office bus for about 1.5 hours everyday. In Bangalore the roads are extremely noisy and my office bus' engine can be heard loud inside the bus as well.With the purchase of these earphone I am now able to listen to my iPod at half the volume I used to listen to on the same roads.Some folks have complained about the sounds coming from the earphone wires tapping against you (happens when the bus ride is sometimes bumpy, during a workout, running etc.). Again the solution some folks have suggested (wrapping the cords around the back of your ears) works perfectly to avoid these sounds!It works perfectly even when used in the volvo buses as well that have a distinct humming sound that is heard inside the bus as well.
Pros:Small and portable, large capacity, nice screen options (backround options), 7 EQ modes + Custom 5-band EQ, xtra bass option, smart volume option, date and time, lots of play back option(ie, DJ mode, most popular, playlists, etc), screen is crystal clear, slide show feature (for photos), attractive styling/design and lots of playback options (Shuffle, repeat, Album of the day, track once, etc).Cons:Can't play music while in photo mode, owner's manual not helpful at all, the earphone buds that come with it is very bulky, hurts and doesn't fit well in ear, The calendar feature is useless (it can only sync with Outlook Express), battery life is about 8 hrs non stop, controls are very sensitive (minor problem). The major thing I wish this had is password protection. I don't know if other mp3 players have this feature or not, but this doesn't and I really wish it did.
I am a very light sleeper. I used to wake up with anxiety attacks at night because I would hear a noise and not know what it was. I bought several pairs of these earplugs at the grocery store. The only store I could buy them from suddenly quit selling them. I came to [...] with hope of finding these wonderful earplugs. I found a great company that sold them in bulk, I am guessing for industrial use. I love having this huge box of earplugs on hand so that I know I don't have to worry about missing any sleep. I have packets of these earplugs every where, in my car, in my purse,in our luggage, and in my night stand. These earplugs are a life saver. I can't hear the noises that keep me awake at night but I can still hear my alarm in the morning and the smoke alarms, if I need to. I love these earplugs and I feel like I can't live without them!
I had the same problem with this DVD player and another Sony DVD player, that cost twice as much. They both seemed ok at first but started skipping after just a month or two use, and it became progressively worse. First just a skip or two, it made me think maybe the DVD was scratched. Then, would freeze up and skip certain scenes. Finally it got to where it wouldn't play any DVD I own all the way through, and wouldn't even recognize certain DVDs- it would just keep spinning and saying &amp;quot;No disc&amp;quot;.We bought 2 $99 Panasonic DVD players and threw away the Sonys, and to my surprise, the Panasonic ones have been playing perfectly for over a year now, NO skips or other defect or quality problems. I recommend Panasonic DVD players as being the best, and advise anyone to stay away from the overpriced Sonys.Read up some other reviews and see for yourself.
I bought this product because I was looking for the most options and the lowest price in an MP3 player. The radio gets great reception. The photos are clear and colorful. The record function is easy to use and high quality. The mp3 files are easy to organize and navigate, and the sound quality is great. This player can handle a variety of music file formats, and it works with any computer I plug it into (I have to change its USB function for some). The only weakness that I have found is in the video function. While the Sansa plays 15-60 second video clips with ease, I have had no success loading longer videos onto this player. I never expected to sit and watch movies on it, but I hoped to load a few tv shows. I recommend this player.
Actually I ordered this thinking it was for my phone but unfortunately it was not. The GREAT thing was that it came very early. When I realized I could not use it I contacted the seller with no problems. They told me to return it, my money was quickly refunded. I have been ordering from Amazon over 6 years and never had a problem that was not corrected to my satisfaction. The seller was Bookworm.
This alarm clock was a life saver. It is very reliable and easy to use. The display is very bright and lets yousee the time even when you're half awake. It lets you put in batteries so you won't oversleep when there's a power outage which was what saved me in last month's power outage. It also has excellent reception for radio which was great in my apt which has trouble receiving TV and cell phone signals. I would enthusiastically recommend this clock to college students who tend to not want to wake up.
Nice BIG picture! The menu is not user friendly but after trial and error I was able to figure it out. The instructions were't the best either.
After shopping for subwoofers and finding most in the $200-$400 range, I jumped on this one. It is easy to hook up, has several options, and useful adjustment controls. My only complaint is that the &quot;auto-off&quot; function makes a noise through the speaker - but I'm not usually nearby when it happens, so I don't notice it often.
I purchased this Ipod player for my daughter's birthday. It has decent sound and is easy to setup. The manual wasn't clear about how to select the song that plays on the alarm, but she figured that out fairly quickly.
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.
(...) 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!!!!!
I have had my pc pro cam for almost 3 yrs now. It has fallen off my pc many times and still is working like a charm!!! It has a great picture quality and everyone compliments on how clear the picture is. I truly believe that this is best cam that I have come across in the web cam world, and everyone else who views my cam says the same also. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking of buying a cam.
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.
I have plenty of SD cards and the Sandisk Ultra III is one of the fastest around. When tested with my Nikon D80 against the Sandisk Ultra II version (and other 80x SD cards), the Ultra III was about twice as fast in being able to clear the camera's internal buffer. This may be a factor if you do lots of burst mode shooting.That being said, I also have a Transcend 2GB 150x SD card and it is just as fast and reliable as the Sandisk Ultra III for about half the price. So if you want speed on a budget, get the Transcend. If you must have Sandisk, then this is the card to get.
Took the suggestion of Amazon and bought this filter for the Canon 50mm f1.8 since the price was cheap. I will never make the mistake of buying a cheap filter again. Unlike other filters I have, the threads were not very good and had trouble getting the filter on the lens. When it was on, don't shoot in low light because it will ruin every photo. I have these green glowing spots on each shot, the internal reflection is not acceptable even on a $75 lens. Sorry Tiffen, I'm going back to Hoya, haven't had this problem on other lenses with their filters.Next time I will take the advice of amazon but look for better quality items. Live and learn, at least it was only $10 I am out cause it will be too much work to try and return it.
Very pleased with the EGS-1. The yardage shown on my unit was about 3 yard off, can't beat that. Read the yardage, picked the club and hit the green or missed by about 5 yards. For me at age 70 very happy.
If you haven't bought this frame yet, don't buy it. Look elsewhere.I got this as a gift and was determined to make it work. If you set the aspect ratio to 4:3 then your pictures will display properly, but won't fill up the screen. The default is 16:9 which stretches the photos and distorts them.The trick is to distort (compress) them so that look ok when stretched. Using a photo editing tool, select a 1000 by 500 pixel portion of your photo. Then change the image properties to 700 by 500. The key is to uncheck the "maintain aspect ratio" box. On your PC, your photo will now look squished. But when loaded to the frame it now look fine.I used the editor that came with my Canon camera, but you can download the free IrfanView to do it.
I can't believe some people complain about the compatibility here.It simply means they complain about themselves buying things without any research.Don't listen to those careless and irresponsible people.This memory is a decent product with good price.
A little pricey, but worth it. It is hard to find a CD Clock radio with digital tuning, decent sound quality and a large display clock. The clock display is actually LED, and much easier to read than LCD. Sound quality is good, better than most clock radios, stereo or mono, but certainly not as good as a Bose, CSW or Kloss. Some things miss the mark as other reviewers mention, gentle wake (alarm fades up slowly when it first goes off) would be a nice touch, and alarm 2 is buzzer only - a big fowl on Panasonic's part. Overall, a very good product with a few flaws, but after spending weeks looking, buying and returning other brands, I'll stick with this.
Up to 2.5 Hours.Games and sound play well too.For the money it is worth it, I have not seen any problems related to this laptop.
Perfect for getting to my sales calls without wasting gas and time trying to navigate from directions or trying to read your mapquest while driving!Just don't order the car charger it comes with it.... :)
I just received this for Xmas and it is fantastic. The paper instructions included in the package were OK to follow, but a novice with electronic gadgets may find it hard to follow. Putting in the CD auto starts the tutorial but you must go directly to the CD file tree and double click on the manual to upload the s/w to the PC. The only other thing that may throw a novice is the fact that the instructions (manual from CD and paper version) do not tell you if you need to 'save' before entering out of the s/w program. Rest assured, you do not have to save...you click on the picture, drag it, drop it and it saves automatically. Slick and easy to get the hang of. I loved it so much, I'm going to get it for my Mom.
There is a Battery store near my house so last year I went there to purchase a store brand product to replace my APC battery. While the price was half of the APC brand product it only lasted one year as opposed to four on my last APC brand pack.In the future I won't be purchasing anything less than APC brand batteries for my UPSs. The low price ended up costing me more and the inconvenience of replacing more often just makes a bad situation worse.
I wish I had read the reviews here before buying these headphones. They are very uncomfortable, there is tons of static (even at close range), and they are made of cheap plastic. I bought these for my husband and was so embarrassed afterward because he was trying hard to pretend that they were okay, but I kept seeing him adjust the earpieces and get up to adjust the signal, play with the autotune, etc. He finally admitted that they weren't very good so I gave them a shot and wholeheartedly agreed. We wasted our money, but maybe smart consumers who use the reviews will be spared our fate.
Worked great for about two months but it recently stopped working. Checked the fuse and changed wires still nothing, green light was on the entire time so guessing it was an internal problem. Had it hooked to 1 12' inch pioneer. For the price it's almost not worth it, better to put 20 bucks into a Better one.
Easy kit to use... I think the instructions could be a bit more clear, but they definitely aren't so vague that you can't understand them. Just go slow and take your time, don't break off the wrong tabs. Take a second to.familiarize yourself with the mounting points in your car before you start snapping them off the kit.
The Duets feature on Karaoke Revolution: COuntry makes the second microphone a necessity! It is a great upgrade to this fantastic party game!
Black ink is usually the first ink to go in your printer. This twin pack saves money and these are authentic Canon brand inks. My documents come out nicely and the ink does not smear. Highly recommend. I am using this with a Canon Pixma MP 780 and love the results.
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.
I have used this router at various hotels, and it worked flawlessly. It's small, and easy to pack. I highly recommend it.
If only it was as easy as the instructions say it is. Unfortunately it is not.This first time out of the box it took me 20 minutes to get it to work. I was thinking about returning it. But after a few more tries it worked just great. A really good strong signal not much static at all.However that was the last time it performed at that level since then nothing but problems. I have found that if you hold the unit right up to the dials of the car radio the signal comes in great. However that makes driving a little difficult if you are by yourself and I don't think a passenger would have much fun holding it there either.The signal in general is not very stong unless the unit itself is very close to the radio. I've tried several different ways to get the unit as close as possible to the radio but so far I've not come up with a very workable solution. I'm thinking I might try a suction cup. As for the sound itself I usually get a great deal of static and every once in a while (depending on where I'm driving) I suddenly get an actual radio station.One more thing I'm going to try is driving out in a more rural area. I live in Washington, DC and there might just be too many stations on the air in the city.I did not expect to get crystal clear sound but I think the unit should perform better than it does.I've done some additional research on other types of iPod transmitters and none of them seem to have a very good reputation. Seems to me that the technology is not quite there yet.
I've compared the OEM toner cartridge to the discount refill types and the OEM wins hands down. I print a newsletter for our local club and it's easy to see how much better the photos and graphics are printed. And the price from Amazon is only a couple of dollars more than the 'half-priced' refillers.
Received in good condition. Had it for 3 month. It work fine. Prints fast and cheaper to run. Number of pages per cartridge is good. But noisy.
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...
This is the latest and greatest as of 02/2004. Hardware and software works just fine right out of the box even with the cheap Memorex media (DVD-R 4X) some have complained about. It was not necessary to download updates for the burner or the Roxio software. The only setup problem I had was getting the burner to run in DMA mode. The cure for this was in the BIOS setup, I had to turn on the appropriate device for the IDE channel I was installed to. I have only burned 1 DVD so far and it played on my Toshiba SD-3755 (about 3 years old). My computer is a new Dell 8300 with a 2.8G processor, 1G ram, and a 120G hard drive. Dell only ships with a DVD+R burner and DVD+R's will not play on my Toshiba so I bought this.
When you buy something from Amazon, they give you this little idea section that says "customers that bought this. Also bought that" Well, I took their advice and got this item, it was the wrong size for my camera. So either the customer that bought that item and their camera screwed up or amazon messed up. BTW, I have had this happened 2 other times so i think it is amazon being very confused! BTW when you try and return it be prepared for amazon to make you pay s&h; cause they say "It isn't our fault".Maybe they should get the recommendation section fixed or start taking responsibility for suggesting something wrong.I never buy anything in the suggested area!
I bought a Sony CMT-CP100 over five years ago, and if I were given the opportunity, I would do it again.The styling, first off, is simply beautiful. The curving silver front harks back to the good old analog days while maintaining a highly technological feel. The vertical CD prism display makes your CD look like it is playing vertically. This is a really neat looking feature and it allows you to see what disc you have inside. The CD is illuminated inside the player, so it looks really neat at night. Later models in this series have abandoned the prism display, probably because the cost of manufacturing was too high.Secondly, the sound. I couldn't be happier with it. My father has two very expensive Infinity standing speakers in our living room. These speakers most likely cost $300 USD or more, yet the smaller speakers of the CMT-CP100 deliver even clearer, crisper sound with much less distortion, even on the bass. Speaking of bass, the CP100 gives extremely clear and groovy bass when the Dynamic Sound System is turned on. Distortion is practically nonexistent even at high amplitudes. There are seperate bass and treble controls, enabling one to enhance the music to his liking. This is a rare treat when it comes to shelf systems.There is an excellent tape deck with CD-syncing features, auto-reverse, and timed recording (so you can automatically record all of your favorite radio shows). The European version (not sure about the American version) supports CD-Text. There are 30 radio presets available-10 for AM and 20 for FM.The remote control is very handy and batteries should last for at least two years. The signal from the remote is extremely far-reaching, so you can point it just about anywhere and the signal will nearly always reach the stereo, even if you point the remote away from it. The remote also enables certain functions such as sleep timer, daily timer, and mono/stereo options for radio tuning.The system has only one minor drawback. It is over a foot long from front to back, so it may not fit on all shelves.Overall, I highly recommend this system, and I truly suspect that if you purchase one it will last you at least fifteen years.
This is an awesome MP3! I researched MP3's extensively prior to purchasing. I originally purchased the Zen Micro for my son for his birthday and had to have one for myself, so I purchased a 2nd one. It is very user friendly and easy to maneuver, even for an old gal like me. The color screen is a plus with excellent quality color. The touchpad seems a little sensitive initially, but both my son and I adapted quickly. The size and weight is just right and can be easily carried in a purse or pocket. I would recommend the leather case with the belt clip for running, walking, etc. And the adaptor is an easy way to recharge without having to hook up to computer and much faster recharge. Overall, this is a great player and I would not hesitate to buy another one.
This 2-in-1 device is brilliant. Kudos! It is really a bargain because if you have to buy these things independently, they will cost a lot more. I am very pleased with the quality and reliability of this digital transmitter and auto charger and highly recommend it.
This is the best improvemnt to your system. Runs silent, unreal diffrence in comparison to standard CPU cooler. The temperature droped by 10c and is stable around 32c even when running heavy programs like 3D CAD and many open windows on four monitors. CPU with Zalman CNPS9500 LED will last much longer.State of the art technology. It has copper heat pipes and all copper heatsink. (Others use aluminum heatsink.) Copper is a better heat conductor thats why this Zalman is the best cooler. Copper is expensive, so it will cost more.Installation requires some technical skills. I am not computer guy, but managed to install it without any problem. Just a warning, you need to remove the matherboard to install this cooler. This is a major task, if you did not do it before.My system is ASUS P5GD1 motherboard, P4 HT, full tower case. This cooler is larger than standartd one and it is not easy to fit all in. Smaller case would have a problem.I considered Zalman Typhon and it is a monster that would not fit in the case.
It is a replacement for my lost one. It is comfortable for the eye when using the viewfinder.
I have owned this unit for six months. Everything was fine until I built a new PC and attempted to set the PPPoE for the new PC. After accessing the Setup Menu and making the necessary changes, everytime I hit "Save" I would get the logon/password window, and couldn't get past it.Multiple calls to Linksys Tech Support were routed to India, where I was repeatedly instucted to uselessly reset the modem. Finally, they told me to RMA the unit. I was not happy when I discovered I was required to pay for the return shipping of the suspect unit, even though my unit was still under warranty.The replacement unit arrived and I wired it up: SAME PROBLEM. Infuriated, I called again. The guy who answered listened to my description of the problem said "I know how to fix that", and had me make one change in Windows: VOILA, it worked.Now I had to return the unnecessary replacement router, again, on my nickel. When I expressed my frustration with all the previous CS reps who didn't know the solution, here's the really funny part: He asked me "Were you talking to India?" Yes, I said, and he replied, "The Indians are all idiots. We're in the Philippines. Next time you have a problem, make sure you're talking to the Philippines."Well, there you have it: The Third World at war with itself for America's hearts and minds. Linksys corporate should be proud. SHEEEEESH!
This makes a modest difference in the heat my Dell Laptop builds up, increasing the time until the fans on the laptop turn on by 30-50%. However, Antec decided to use small, high rpm, fans with cheap bearings- meaning that this thing is much much louder than the supposed 25 decibels that is claimed. (More like 50-60).I wouldn't buy this again.
I went from a regular 4 port Linksys router to a wireless one. The setup was nearly the same. Fast and easy. I have a wireless adapter in my laptop and get great speed on the net. Don't notice a difference to speak of. Well worth the money.
Considering these are averaging around $12-20 on amazon they really are super cheap. Also for that price they provide the deepest bass of any earbud I've ever heard under $80. The main problem is they just dont last. Over the last 4 years I've gone thru probably 5 pairs of these things. So yes less than 12 months average life span and I use these exclusively at the gym. So they get maybe 5-6 hours use per week and after lets call it 40 weeks they are done, usually one ear bud shorts out due to weak wiring. Now Im not saying after 200-300 hours use they stop. No. Im sure part of it is that I dont take pristine care of them. That is wrapping them around my mp3 player and throwing them in my bag at the gym when Im done. However, no matter how careful I am the longest pair maybe lasted a year and a few months and the shortest maybe 6-7 months. Why do I keep coming back? Honestly the sound is that good. They usually qualify for free shipping if you get two pair and exceed the $25 price point total. Thats what I just did. I got two for like $26. I figure that should last me a good 18 months and for the sound quality I figure its worth $1.50 a month. Besides at $13 a pair and even now buying a total of 6-7 pair Im still not at the price of one pair from Bose or Dre.Might seem like a lot of criticism for a 4 star overall rating. As long as any prospective buyer has their eyes open and expects these to last just a year I do recommend these. If you like Bass, which I do especially when working out at the gym, these cannot be beat. I wish they lasted twice as long even if they doubled the price. As is I think I found the solution; just buy two pair at a time.
I was so happy with the first DVD I played - then the second and every next DVD would not load. The player has never left my kitchen table - no chance for abuse. I sure hope I can return it - it was expensice!
I got an Ipod Touch for Christmas and the headphones that came with it are crappy.I started a long search for good sounding headphones at a reasonable price. I was willing to spend up to $[...]. I wanted in ear headphones that would stay in because I go mountain biking and the Ipod original headphones kept of falling out. I can't use my over the ear, over the head earphone, because I wear a helmet on these rides.I looked at V-moda Vibe, Bose TriPort, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure SE110, JBL Reference 220, Sennheiser CX300, and a few other ones. Pretty much all of the above mentioned headphones had good as well as bad reviews. I mainly focused on the bad reviews to see the flaws and see if that would turn me off.I somehow stumbled upon these V-Moda Bass Freq. At first I was reluctant on getting them. I though ohh it's just another pair of cheap headphones. I read all the 1 star reviews, and then some good reviews. Then I found out that these were [...] editor's choice in october 2006. Read some more reviews, and decided I'll give them a try.I got the black ones to match my ipod. I read a lot of reviewers complaining about the packaging and back part of the headphones coming/braking off when taking them out. I was careful about it and everything was fine. Then for about 5 minutes I played around with the silicone inserts/plugs. Found the ones that fit and sounded the best, and have been using them ever since. I love these headphones, and I recommend them to everybody I know.These headphones haven't fallen out of my ear on my bike rides yet, and I don't think they will. The bass is good, and the highs are pretty crisp and clear.I listen to Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, House, and all sorts of Electronic, Music. And it all sounds good with these. Plus for $[...] it's a great deal. When my pair wears out, I'll most likely just order another one.
As a satisfied owner of a Tivoli Model One and Three, I needed a good excuse to purchase the Eton Sound 100. One of Amazon's "Lightning Deals" and the coming of Christmas gave me the excuse. I didn't even plan on trying the radio out since it's a gift, and the objections of some of the reviewers--to an illuminated display or a "plastic-looking" cabinet-- struck me as of little to no consequence. But curiosity got the best of me, so I did the side by side, Eton Sound 100 vs. Tivoli Model One and Three comparison. My findings--Sensitivity: The Tivoli pulled in my favorite fringe FM stations (60 miles out) more effectively than the Eton--clear, no static, no fiddling with the radio or its little "hang-tail" antenna required. The Eton definitely required extension of the antenna to get an equally clear signal. Also, I noticed that it was extremely sensitive to my physical touch, using my body as a kind of antenna. When I walked away from the radio, the static resumed. AM was another story. The Eton out-scored the Tivoli in selecting and holding on to the AM stations in the Chicago-Milwaukee area.Sound: I experimented with speaking voice from FM broadcasts and music from a Panasonic CD player. The Eton has more bass "volume" than the Tivoli (which isn't exactly lacking in that department), registering a pronounced, even dramatic resonance when the bass player suddenly dropped to his lowest string. It's also a slightly more "mellow" sound, reducing by a slight margin the hissing of sibilant consonants or the highs of sizzling ride cymbals. But suddenly making the switch to the Tivoli Model One made me realize why I'm so fond of this radio, which is practically the identical size of the Eton 100. The sound of the Tivoli is simply more natural, with greater life and presence. (On both the Eton and Model One, I could advance the gain all the way and achieve ample loudness with no distortion, rattles, buzzes.)Clock-radio: My wife's pet peeve with the Model Three is that she can't set two alarms, the first to radio and the second to a buzzer; my problem with the Model Three is that it's on a 12-hour cycle, and beeps every afternoon when I'm the only person in the house. Hence, a decided advantage in this department to the Eton Sound 100 (though my wife's problem is probably best addressed by a Boston Acoustics Receptor, which I have yet to try).Bear in mind that comparing high-end radios so close in quality and price is necessarily a highly subjective, personal experience, with variables ranging from the individual's musical preferences to the weather outside to the end of the room or side of the bed the radio is on, and even two comparable radios can disagree about which side best accommodates their needs.These aren't recommendations--just one reviewer's conclusions: If you don't care about the clock radio, remote control and absence of pre-sets, it's the Tivoli Model One for my money--decisively. If you want a good-sounding, high-end clock radio with remote, presets, and at 50-100 bucks less than the Tivol Model Three with its problematic alarm, it's the Eton 100. And if AM is still part of your life, it's the Eton 100. A final detail worth mentioning: both the Eton 100 and Model Three come with fairly generous-sized wall warts (AC adaptors); the spartan Model One does not.Addendum: At the risk of offending the Eton fans (or maybe it's my breath), I've had a chance to spend some time with the Boston Acoustics Receptor clock radio and found it preferable to both the Tivoli 3 and Eton 100. More compact than either (no wall wart accompanying it), 2 truly independent alarms, a beautifully conceived tuning dial (no poking at little buttons or hunting with a manual tuner), and competitive (at the least) sound and reception. I still have the Eton Sound 100 and a recipient who would prefer the Eton Ipod Dock model (priced considerably higher than what I paid for the Sound 100). The answer, I'm hoping, will be a universal iPod dock made by Belkin and going for about 40 bucks. Admittedly it's not a stylistic or color match, but if it's functional, close enough.)
This is an AMAZING product!!! It took me 2 min to open the box, 1 min to put batteries for charge. And few hours later i was enjoying this magical device. I was trying to understand they way it works, how without coding you can use it with ANY remote controls, but i still have no clue.The BEST part is that its works like magic!!I am very happy with the purchase!!
I purchased the product in March 2010. I was regularly running with this headphone connected to my ipod for 4 months. My left headphone has stopped now stopped working. It's comfortable but not to be used for work-outs.
I bought this to distribute the power from myPower Acoustik PC1.0F 1.5 Farad Digital Power Capacitorto my 2 amps. It was easy to install and adds a nice clean look to my install. I have not experienced any shorts or lost of power connection.
I bought these speakers because of the really low price and ... going on. I was and am still very surprised at the quality and sound from these things! Granted, I am using them as my rear channels in my home theatre, but still they are well built and when I did a seperate test during setup they sounded great. They certainly perform their needed function as rears beautifully. I would recommend these to anyone looking for easy to mount (wall, ceiling, whereever) and quality budget speakers. I have not and will not be using these outdoors, so I can't comment on that aspect of their performance.
Excellent so far, very usable. I would buy a few more of these just to have as backups. Definitely would do business with them again.
I used these on a recent transatlantic flight. The noise cancelling is really excellent!. I cannot compare its effectiveness to high-end Bose-style pairs, but it proved good enough for me! The sound quality is good but not excellent, which is of course completely adequate for the kind of use you will make of a noise-canelling headset.The batteries last for very long too.The only drawback is that some noises in the plane made the headphones create a rythmic hissing at some points during the flight.Overall I highly recommend this pair. They have a very good quality for the price!
I just saw the price from the seller. $ 700.00!!!!!!!!! 5 months ago I paid $279.00 My next system has to have a 5 cd player!
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 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.
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.
Excellent product for those who still have data on floppy discs.USB makes it sweet.Nu'ff Said.
I tried the Bose IE's and returned them that very day because there was no improvement over the cheap KOSS Plugs that I had and they cost me 10x as much. Tried my roommates Sony MDR 51s... and those sounded muddy. Tried my old Panasonic headphones that came with an old portable CD Player... sounded fine but a lot of exterior noise leaks in. Got these babies, and the sound is great. Those complaining that it lacks mids and highs should A) Not shove them in too deep, B) check the Bitrate of your files... and C) check your ears for hearing loss (the high frequencies are the first to go)... These have definition and power. The bass sounds great. CNET gave them a good review, and I think its pretty accurate. I'm definitely pleased with these, except for their wires. I can see that these wires won't stand up to too much abuse. If you are running or walking, the wires probably will be fine. If you run the risk of falling down a lot (board sports) then these might not be for you.
I am a med student and we listen to our lectures online after class is over... these things were good for the first 2 months and then they started falling apart. The part near the ear starts pealing off and exposing the wires. Many of my friends had to get replacements as well since many had these. Becareful.
Not an Energizer battery - FALSE ADVERTISING! Some generic battery - BEWARE! Ordered two batteries, paid for separate shipping, sent both in the same package and pocketed the shipping fee.
I used to be a big fan of Sony's vertical in-ear headphones. 10 years ago, they were the best thing on the market for their price. To make the long story short, Sony simply doesn't make them like they used to any more. None of Sony's current vertical in-ear headphones are worth buying unless you get them for free. Save yourself money and frustration, and buy yourself a pair of Koss Portapro's for about $30. You will get exceptionally good sound quality, portability, and lifetime warranty (compared to Sony's 90 day).Long Story: Around year 2000, I bought a set of Sony MDR-A34 vertical in-ear headphones. The build quality and comfort were phenomenal. Sound quality was much better than that of any headphones that came bundled with portable electronics (including Sony's own Walkman players and radios), and these headphones could take some serious abuse. Around year 2005 or so, I accidentally snapped the cable of my A34, and bought another set of them. The new set was just as good and lasted until year 2010 when I finally lost them. Unfortunately, Sony discontinued the A34 series around year 2007. So my choices were now W24V and the A35L. I was averse to buying the A35L because every second reviewer claims that the headband snaps broken on the first use. So I bought the W24V instead.Before even using these headphones, I was really disappointed when I saw the thin, flimsy plastic headband. The thing provided relatively little pressure to support the headphones on my head. Given the $25 price, these headphones look surprisingly cheap.Sound quality is also pretty sad. The A34 used to have 15mm drivers, but the W24V have 13mm drivers. Compared to the old MDR-A34, I can tell that W24V offer more detailed sound and volume, but bass is completely gone. All-in-all, I was convinced that what I got with W24V is equivalent to your typical under-ten-dollar department store cheapies. However, even that rating was too premature and optimistic. After one month of light use, the left side driver stopped working. This appears to be a common issue with all Sony's current vertical headphones. I highly recommend one to get a set of Koss Portapros instead. You will be surprised how much headphones you get for so little money, and forget about Sony's cheap stuff.
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 have used this iron for about two weeks and am very satisfied with it. I have needed to change my habits a little. I need to always put it back on the base when I am moving the item I am ironing so the iron stays heated. Being free of an electrical cord is very nice. Being able to remove the water refill container is very handy. The stainless steel soleplate makes it glide over the material.
Don't know how I got through two semesters without it. it's great. easy to use and I carry it right on my keychain.
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.
these are awesome. they fit and work so great, i decided why not get a huge box and start giving them out at events I go to!
BargainCell Rapid Travel Charger for iPodThese were cheap (90c) and although there were some mixed reviews I decided to buy three - for me and my children. One was dead on arrival (DOA). When either of the others were plugged into my iPod Touch it started doing strange things - turned on even if powered down and I couldn't turn it off even with the hard on/off button, the touch control didn't work and the screen display randomly zoomed in and out and sideways. The chargers also created loud interference with radios in our house. I'm concerned that if I continue to use them they may damage my iPod. With shipping and handling they actually cost $11.64 for three, but it would have been easier, less hassle and safer to just take my money and throw it in the bin.
I got these to replace the factory tweeters if the door of my Ford fusion.I am happy with them they have improved the sound quality in the car considerably they a a bit louder than the factory tweets but the sound quality is higher I have not noticed any undesirable sound from them thus far (installed for about two weeks now) the only reason they don't get a Five star is because I had to modify the mounting hardware to make them fit inside the factory location...but that's just me I like the system to be low profile and not hanging out on the dash or sticking off the door panel.Over all worth the money.
I have bought these before and find them great for storing RAW files from my camera. They may not be fast enough for video, but they are as fast as my 5D MkII can shoot individual shots. Videographers seem to like the faster read/write of the Extreme Compact Flash cards. Since Solid State memory is getting less expensive I can fill them up with RAW files and use them for storing the originals. They are much sturdier than Hard Drives. I can get about 660 RAW images on each card at 25MG per image. I did have one fail one me when I pulled the card out without turning off the camera. Jeez! Did that hurt or what? Fortunately I had other images from the same subjects so not all was lost.On the negative side they are small and can get lost if dropped into a pocket. So get card storage to hold them. That is pretty inexpensive as well. If you get a 6 card holder for them it would be equal to a 326 MG HD. You can get a 300 MG HD for pretty cheap, but I have had too many fail on me. So save yourself the heartache.
I've had my Panasonic 42" PZ700U for about a week now, so this is an early review.I do NOT have a hi-def dvd player yet, so I can't comment on that. But, I do have an Oppo upconverting 1080p player, and my dvd's look amazing! The skin tones and the black levels are incredible. I am very happy with that so far. And if my regular dvd's look that good, I can't wait to see how fantastic hi-def will look on this tv.I also don't have digital or hi-def cable, but the tv's QAM tuner brings in the broadcast hi-def channels nicely. It took me a while to experiment with the settings, but as I'm learning more about it I'm enjoying the pictures more. But even the standard def network channels look way better than I ever expected them too. That made me really happy! But based on my upconversion dvd pictures, I can only imagine how fantastic true hi-def dvd's will look once I do that!I like the remote, and the menus seem easy enough to navigate. And the sound on this tv is really great. I don't have my audio system yet, so I'm just using the tv sound. Pretty darn good. I was watching Pirates of the Caribbean and commenting on how impressive the sound was coming just from the tv.Overall, I just don't think I could have done better for the price. I paid 1,400 from Amazon, and the shipping was free and fast. No problems. If you can even find these tv's in stock in the stores, I haven't found one for less than 1,799 on sale. Best Buy had them for 1,999. So the price is great from Amazon. I love the set, and I'm impressed by how big it is in my living room. When you see them in the stores, they don't seem as big as when they're actually sitting in your room. I love it. I can't imagine getting a better tv for anywhere close to this price. Great job...All the good reviews are accurate. I spent weeks looking all around, reading crap-loads of reviews and finally settled on this one. So glad I did. And by the way, I have no problems with any reflections in my dark living room. No sweat. It looks great.
These cables carry a signal fine but not pleased with the very stiff rubber covering. Have to really bend and twist them to reach certain angles. The connectors are also too tight and non-adjustable. I had to use a little extra force to join them to electronic devices and afraid they will cause damage if I had to take them off someday.
looks good, but has only 2Watt power. Way less then build in laptop speakers..complete waste of money and technology, but looks good though.
This little stereo has some serious UMPH to it! The sound quality is awesome. Good quality all around & so easy to use. I almost really didn't need the booklet except for the real special features (like sleep mode). My favourite is the music port. Plug in my IPod & all my music is right there at hand if I don't have the CD available. The sound from my IPod is direct & not a bit distorted. I can control the volume either directly from the IPod or from the unit itself. And let's not forget the handy remote! Have the system sitting across the room from you? No problem! You can switch from any mode, change to any station, preset a station, play a CD, play a tape, or play your MP3 player. All at the touch of your fingers. The system has a very classy look to it too, so it's great for the office. Plus with it's size....it'll hardly be noticeable (or so I've been told by fellow co-workers). I highly recommend this product! I've had this unit for 3 months now, in use daily for 10 hours a day doing various tasks & have not had any problems (other than operator error). :) I know, 3 months doesn't sound like long, but I have a tendancy to find equipment that can't handle what I give it & break down quickly. Not the case here! A definite must have!
The newer model doesn't seem to have kept runners in mind, with the non clip-on design and the volume control on the headset. Not only does it force you to keep the apple headset, but it also takes on sweat and shorts out quickly and easily. This model is perfect for runners.
Nice Subwoofer for the money. No complaints. Delivery was standard and only took 2 days. What more could I ask for.
I'm usually very sketchy about buying 3rd party lenses, but this lens was an exception. After using this lens under low light conditions, I have to admit that this lens is VERY sharp in the center while the corners tend to be soft. I found some user opinions complaining about images not being sharp enough at wide open apertures. My other sharp primes (50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8) get softer and softer around the edges as the aperture is bigger and bigger. Same goes for this lens. In normal light conditions, this lens is as sharp as some of my best prime lenses. In low light conditions, I found image results to be sharp at f/1.8 and beyond. Definitely a fast lens. The autofocus is a little funny, but overall, I find it very difficult to take this prime lens off my D80. I highly recommend it!
Once you get started everything is great. It is just convenient and easy to use.
This digital picture frame is great! It was easy to set-up and get pictures on display.The "Milk" frame is very nice as well - A good color as I was not interested in a stark white color.Definitely recommend this product.
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.
Fast shipping and item works with my 2007 Subaru. I was a little sceptical at first, didn't know if it would fit my year make and modle but it did and I'm very happy with the product.
This product was as described and is great on my lens which I use everyday. Low profile and an extra safety net for my lens.
With today's 'Newer' PC's they'v\e gotten rid of of the a:\ Floppy Drives and replaced them with higher capacity, Optical (CD Rom) Drives. This may save space (H/W) on the PC's but many of us 'old-timers' still use and prefer the economical Floppie Disks. I still use and prefer at times the Floppie Disks too.Thank you for providing this external floppie drive that meets my expectations.
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.
I purchased these binoculars for a recent trip overseas. I wanted something lightweight, easy to pack and carry and yet be able to see things at a distance. hands down these were the ticket! They are easy to hold and can see clearly for a decent distance.
Hi I order this kit and the image did not mach what I got and it does not fit!!
My first impression when i got it was, "oooohhhh can i carry it..." Its really that huge and heavy to carry in pocket. The screen was really big and clear. Built in speakers are wonderful and headset is really good when compared to other products headphones. Navigation is easy. You could sort songs by title, album, genere, etc..... Could see photo slide show while hearing music.It has a bit of learning curve and could be little difficult to people who dont know much about Windows Media Player 10. Will work only with your computer and if you want to use it in your friends PC you have to install software, which is really a big annoyance and this really lacks that feature. More than everything the manual hardly has anything. I would give rating of zero for manual.carry case can't be put in your belt and this device cant even be carried in your pockets. so need strong arm or a good waist pouch to carry this.Pros: Big screen, Good built in speakers, good headphones, battery life is good. Video playback, supports most of the file formats.Cons: Manual is not at all helpful. You might know better than what is in manual. No inter operability, can't connect to others pc without installation, Bulky, Big, No easy to use for everyone.If you are not good in creating libraries with Windows Media player and if you would want to connect to your friends PC then you may want to think twice.If you are looking for something to carry in your pocket then you may want to look into other products.
I bought this unit because of the rave reviews at many IPOD accessory sites. One thing that is awesome on this unit but is hidden is the ability to tune to 87.9FM. In most areas that frequency is unused and crystal clear buy most transmitters only tune down to 88.1. The trick is hold the two right preset buttons down and with your other hand (yes this takes two hands) press the tuner past 107.9. It will now go to 87.5 and 6,7,8,9 and then on to 88.1.
I never had a chance to truly try this product as it was received from the vendor (GALACTICS) damaged and it's replacement was ALSO damaged and not via shipping!! This item was not available through Targus directly so, i can only assume that the problem was with the seller and not Targus itself. At any rate, it was an overall painful and prolonged experience BUT it was eventually resolved to my satisfaction (money refunded, etc.). I would not recommend buying this product through amazon.com. It is available at "brick and mortar" stores. Do your homework before getting this from here, trust me!!!
This is a great product from a NAME BRAND company.Works with MacBook flawlessly. Of course, no audio. But we all new that ;)You'll also need an HDMI-M to HDMI-M cable if your connecting to an HDMI source. Well worth the $$.
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.
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.
I bought this based on a Consumer Reports recommendation. I haven't explored it thoroughly yet, but I am enjoying the FM radio right now.Accessories are expensive (i.e., a case w/velcro armband cost $20.00)
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.
I put this on my 50mm 1.8. It cost me around five bucks. I had been very happy with it until one day I suspected that all the ghosting, glares, and reflections of light sources on some photos might come from this filter. I do an experiment with a light source, a lamp, in the photo. Yes, the refection is in the photo. I can even see the reflection through viewfinder. I then swap it with a HOYA HMC. The refection is gone. The reflection for sure is not there if I don't put any filter on. This filter does protect my lens well. But the whole purpose of the lens is to take quality pictures, not to be cherished behind a glass.Tiffen filters of different sizes have been Amazon best sellers. Yes, they fit well. The build quality is good. But you will be very sorry when you finally find that it is the cause of the glares, ghosting, and reflections. I believe Tiffen has coated versions. But I didn't try them.The problem is not on the quality of the filters. They are simply not coated. But if I have to be mindful about what it might harm my photos when I take them in certain situations, I cannot use them.I know B+W has good filters, but they are expensive. I have been having good luck with HOYA HMC. It is around twenty dollar range. Very affordable. So my suggestion is dump this filter and go with that one.
This helped me clear up so much clutter from cases and cases! A great buy, and the red is a great color! It shipped with awesome speed!
This product is fine for the use that I intend. I still record to VHS occasionally, but my old tapes are starting to disintegrate. It was time for new ones.
Software that runs this printer makes MSDOS look like Apple Snow Leopard. I'm presently trying to print one lousy paragraph from Text Edit. The printer has a 10 minute Hissy Fit Light Show, spits out 20 sheets of blank paper, then jams halfway through the paragraph.An absolutely Epic Failure of a machine.
It was great they had it stock and they immediately sent it out to us Nikon didn't have it in stock
Needed a lot more range to reach the WiFi hotspot at our resort and this really did the trick. We must be 800-900 feet from the source and we get an acceptable signal that let's us hook up without having to go outside and close the distance. We can take it with us and use it as we travel too.
This hub works without electricity. I have all my stuff connect : scanner, inkjet printer, photo printer, external hard drive and it's very fast. It doesn't take place, it's discret and finally it's cute with the colorful lights.
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.
Love this sub. Hits hard and accurate with music and my movies. Going to buy another one and put in a different corner.
I wanted a power strip with individual buttons that would stop energy-hogging devices without me manually unplugging them.LIKED:- The 7 individual switches.DISLIKED:- None.OVERALL- Makes a good basic power strip. The individual switches are nice convenience.
I had a Zalman VF900-Cu cooler from Newegg attached to my ATI X1950XT a few years ago(don't you just love video card manufacturers' nomenclature?) and it worked beautifully before I sold it. Picked up a used 8600GT at a computer gaming cafe moving sale recently and it ended up having a bad fan. I ordered another VF900-Cu for the 8600GT. I had to offset the mounts by one hole but it did fit. Temps are holding steady at around 40C idle and 52C load. Ambient room temp was around 21C (around 70F).The load applied was a heavy dose of Starcraft 2 on Medium/Low settings for about 2 hours.It has been a week.Oh, Arctic Silver 5 was used for thermal paste.Good OC Potential if you choose to do so.
A fraction of the price compared to whats available at a brick and mortar store. My music system was not recognizing any CDs at all. One spin of this disk in my system and all is well.. works like a charm
After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit fearful about trying to open my iPod, but my experience was rather good. I think the key is to follow the directions on the included CD very carefully. Don't use the tools to try to pry the case open, you don't seem to need to twist the tool at all. Based on my replacement experience, if you follow the video carefully, it works well. As explained in the video, the key seems to be to push the opening tool into the seam of the iPod while sliding the tool up and down along one of the sides (this shown on the video, and I know it doesn't seem to make sense, but it works). Keep sliding the tool up and down the seam on one side while applying slightly more and more pressure to the tool forcing it slightly further into the iPod. Eventually, you will see a gap of about 1/16" open up on the side after having worked the tool into the iPod (don't twist or pry with the tool though, just push it into the iPod while sliding it up and down). It took be about 10 or so times of sliding the tool along one of the edges to open the gap up wide enough. Once you open one side up about 1/16", slide the tool around one of the top corners. There are some connectors along the bottom, so do that last to avoid damaging them. Once you get one side and the top open, slide the tool around the other top corner to the side opposite the one you started with. That side should open up easily. Once the two sides and top are open, the bottom opens easily, and viola its open. The rest of the installation is easy.
I bought this AP to bridge to the Belkin Pre N router which I like alot. It didn't work! After an hour trying to set it up with no sucess, I read the fine print in the manual which says it only bridges to another F5D7130 and an older Belkin router. It's worthless to me. Back it goes!
If you're looking for an simple switch to expand your network to GB speed, then this is the way to go. I've bought 3 of these switches already and they all work perfectly.**Amazon says that people usually bundle this switch with the Trendnet 4U rack mount, but I don't recommend doing so.**This switch comes with the brackets to mount it on a rack, but if you screw up the switch on this rack, there will be no space to plug in the power cord behind it. You will either have to get a power cord with the 90 degree angle plug, or get another rack. Using that rack will force you to bend the power cable when screwing it down....which u don't want to do.Overall, I am very satisfied with this switch and would definitely purchase again if the need arises.
This is an excellent quality power block for dividing incoming audio power to multiple amplifiers. In my opinion, this type of block with a ring terminal input for incoming power is the most positive, secure type of item to use. For my incoming wire, I used a 2 gauge battery wire which was properly crimped into a solid copper, tin coated ring terminal, with the wire soldered into the terminal as well. Very positive attachment. I re-wired the system in my truck as I had upgraded to multiple SQ amplifiers. This item worked perfectly, with very secure fitting of all wires.
A little cumbersome to use since the controls dangle outside the case, but I expected that. The limitation is that it does not turn a fan off but just reduces the speed to about 50%. One fan only drops speed to about 80%. These reductions do decrease fan noise a bit.
The meade DS90 has very good optics compare to other named telescope. This is a refractor and the refractor has been known of its sharp and clear image on papers but meade proved that action is louder then just talk. The electronic system is really suburb. If you are the begginer or intermidiate user then I will recommand an autostar, the filter set and 2.5x powermat (barlow) to see the galaxies, nebula and planets in full datail. Just keep in mind that you should not exceed its recommanded power which is from my point of view is 150x. You can find magnification by multiplying the aparture of telescope in inches by 50x. This one is 90mm so it will be 3.55&quot;. The best way to view planet and galaxies is between 80x to 120x. ENJOY.
I have had plenty of experience with powered subwoofers for home theaters. This is by far one of my best purchases, especially for $200. I was a little skeptical about the reviews that I have seen with people having bad experiences with the speaker humming and all of a sudden it stopped working on them. I have to say that I am very fortunate to not experience that with this subwoofer.I immediately hooked this up to my home theater system and I have it in a corner of the room. My living room is fairly large at 30x24 and I have taken the time to adjust the sound perfectly. This thing puts out very low frequencies and I can literally feel the rumble and bass. I highly recommend using a high quality subwoofer cable for this woofer. I personally used a Mediabridge cable and would recommend it to everyone.This speaker kicks butt on everything that I have thrown at it on music, movies, and games. I would recommend breaking it in before you go hard on it because the bass is pretty stiff and punchy but maybe after about 100 - 200 hours of use I would then recommend cranking it up a bit more. I personally have mine at 4 notches up and have it hooked up to the LFE port which uses the crossover from the stereo receiver.Warning!! If you aren't use to bass and can not stand very low volumes, this sub may not be for you. But if you are I would recommend to get 1 or 2 of these for you 7.2 or 9.2 home theater set up and enjoy the performance :)
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.
This company completely misrepresented their product. This is not an 'Original JP LaserJet 03A Black Print Cartridge in Retail Pkg" as advertised. Its a 3rd-party copy made in China. What a waste of time ordering and waiting for a product that is needed. We will NEVER do business with this company again. Surely many other customers have experience similar circumstances with this company as we. Thanks for listening.
If you have lots of CD's or DVD's to keep secure, this is the case you need to get. I love the fact that you can see all your CD's or DVD's easily without it getting scratched.
Not one burned out pixel. Clear and bright. I like it.
Cowon D2 4GB Portable Media Player with 2.5" Screen D2-4096BL (Black)I wanted this primarily for photos to carry in my purse and it is great. Nice size viewing screen and very sharp, clear picture. Videos are great also.Just drag & drop pictures from My Pictures to the Cowon in Windows Explorer. As a bonus it is great for music downloads also. Great sound. I love it.
This thing is complete garbage! I had reservations on buying a no name brand player in the first place, and was considering the Sony equivalent. I decided on this one because of the good reviews, and it was cheaper than the Sony. Boy am I ever sorry about going with this one! First off, the battery never worked, so it had to be plugged in at all times. After about 90 days, it just died completely. It is very hard to find any warranty information on this thing, but it is 90 days. Coincidence!? I don't think so. That is about how long the manufacturer expects this thing to last, and this one stuck to the plan. I bought a Sony at Costco to replace the $100 I lost on this piece of sh**! Don't waste your money and buy this!!
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!
This product is represents one of the reasons I do not like shopping online or by mail order. The price point it attractive but if there is an issue with the product the cost of return precludes the returning of the product.In short this was the worst purchase I ever made and if I could return it and recover my investment I would. I bought the set so that my wife could communicate with me from the bedroom to the basement (one floor immediately below the bedroom) where my office is. It simply does not work. If I plug it in across the room or in the hall bath next door to the bedroom works great!So this product needs a caption that says it is severely limited by the house wiring. Terrible!
I'd been using this MS for around a year, they offer an accurate sound, without any interference
I used this product in conjunction with the eTrex Vista unit, on a recent vacation to the UK. Traveling by train, I used the product mainly to navigate on foot in the various cities I visited. I found the pre-programmed waypoints of tourist sites, train stations, and even London tube stops, to be extremely accurate. As for the accuracy of the waypoints I uploaded by street address, it varied bit, but was still good enough to easily get me where I needed to go. My only real disappointment was with the granularity of the mapping data, as it is selected for upload. For the purposes of this feature, the country is divided into large sections, and I had cases where to get one city, I had to upload a large section containing several megabytes of data I wouldn't use. This of course tied up precious memory that kept me from uploading the data for other cities. Still, I found this to be a workable limitation since I could use the PC based maps to preprogram routes and waypoints for all the places I knew I would want to visit, regardless of their map section.All things considered, this product greatly enhanced my vacation. Saving me the frustration of burying my head in maps, and hunting for the elusive European street sign, this product virtually eliminated one of the biggest headaches of what is meant to be a relaxing time.
This is a nice little scanner. It is small, scans nicely, easy to install and use... I have Vista, and it wasn't really any problem to install the software. i can't speak about the software b/c I don't use it much (I import into Photoshop), but it looks pretty simple to use. The push buttons are a breeze to use. I use this for my small business as my primary scanner and it works nicely. Good value overall...
If you have a point and shoot camera, either still or video, this is a handy little tripod. It's priced well at about $5.00 and sure beats trying to get the right angle by just placing the camera on an available surface.I use it for shooting videos too.
Works very good since I bought it over 1+ year ago. It's lightweight plastic, you have to hold it to keep it still while inserting a card. Used the SD and Compact flash slots-- no problems and always works. I'm buying a 2nd one soon for a backup-- when something finally works, I don't feel like starting over again with a new product (and possibly new problems).
This product was sent in a timely manner, the company proved to be one of the best, in my opinion, I have ever dealth with online. I am a native New Yorker, the company is from New York, (Brooklyn) I received terrific service from them. Leave it to the New Yorkers!!!
I received this via USPS from Square Deal recordings. I am happy with the product overall. None of the cases were broken. As a matter of fact, it looked like Square Deals took extra time to put extra-corrugated box wrapping around the standard box, to ensure the contents were not damaged upon opening. Thank you for the extra care taken in wrapping, but at the same time, the shipping to Alaska took nearly three weeks total. This was for a project due before the product arrived. So, not too happy with the shipping time but overall happy with the product.Why four-stars, not five? Well, the problems I have with the case is the center button which releases the disk is side-tab attached, and it is not easy to either pop in the disk nor to pop it out. One has to sort of use the finger-nail method to detach the disk. And the inner part of the case has the DVD logo on it, which probably isn't a big deal, but if the disk you are promoting is a CD or a Blu-Ray, you might not appreciate the logo. Other than that the plastic case feels light but well made, the clear cover is tight to the case but not "sticky" and the case itself opens and closes with appropriate ease.
For my first &quot;serious&quot; camera, I do not believe I could have chosen better than the Rebel 2000. This camera is so appealing because it is light-weight, easy to use, offers enough photographic options to please a more demanding photographer without offering too many to confuse a new photographer, and has a built in flash. Without much knowledge of cameras to base quality of photos taken on, I can say that this is a great starter camera. There is much room to grow from this camera, as Canon offers many up grades. You can be as automatic or as manual as you chose. Photography amateurs looking for a camera, this is it!
The Nuvi 360 is great and has showed me faster routes on my day to day drives. Little bit of an issue with the battery when it is on the brightest setting, but that can be fixed by diming it a little. Other than that it is fantastic and much cheaper to buy on Amazon than at Best Buy or places like that.
bought this when I went back to school and was having a lot of wrist and hand pain. I have a damaged right hand that is not that flexible. This keyboard with the angle that it has has helped immensely. I would recommend it for anyone that does a lot of work on computer. The mouse is also easy to use as it sits higher and has a natural feel to it.
I purchased my unit shorly after the first of the year. I have my computer (via the DVI), as well as direct cable, my HDTV cable box, my VCR and my DVD all connected simultaneously. Am very pleased with the performance regardless of which device I am using. The HDTV is simply stunning. The only drawback I can think of is that I can't have progressive DVD input if I have HDTV as well. Although small price to pay for a device that does so much.Cheers.
We were able to unplug out phone line from the phone company outside on their box, and then plug this into a phone jack and make all phones in the house live for skype! AWESOME!!!
I was looking for a cheap USB 2 card to add slots to my computer. With so many devices now using USB connections I ran out of room on the back of my computer and hated resorting to ones on the side of my tower. Card installed easily and works great. For the price I don't think you can beat it.
These headphones can be slightly uncomfortable around the ears. Sometimes the part that loops behind the head is too bulky to sit comfortably while leaning on headrests or to fit under hoodies.I've had these headphones for about 4 months and the sound quality is waning. i can only hear from one earpiece most of the time.So basically, go for a higher quality, more comfortable item!
This is the best little camera I've ever had. It takes good photos on auto in most conditions. It starts up very quickly, allowing you a much better chance of capturing the moment than most cameras. It fits well in a pocket. It has held up to four years of very hard and heavy use, been dropped many times, travelled third-world, and been used by a 5-year-old (durability thanks to the metal -not plastic- housing. Videos and photos are good quality - remember, it IS a point & shoot. Zoom is more than I need.We've managed to break the battery door, but found a cheap replacement online. About 4 months ago the camera suddenly refused to focus, and spit out an error. There was an awful clicking/grinding sound, and I was sure that an internal gear was stripped due to abuse. With nothing to lose, I opened it up (not a feat for the faint of heart) and discovered that a screw used to mount the drive motor for the lens mechanism had come loose. I tightened the screw, and the camera has functioned flawlessly since.I would purchase another with no hesitation.
I have yet to use the MP3 or photo function, but have used everything else. I have been extremely pleased with this-I have yet to look at any directions or a manual. I was able to pull it out of the box, turn it on and go. The interface is extremely logical and easy to navigate (no pun intended). It has guided me throughout California and Chicago easily.The bluetooth works well, though for sound quality it can't compete with bluetooth routed through a cars' stereo. It works well in a pinch though, especially in rental cars.4 stars instead of 5 because the battery life is questionable. Keep the car charger handy. I haven't had it long enough to give an "average", but it's certainly going to be less than 5 hours. I'm also a little concerned that the maps need to be updated-but that's laziness on my part-I'm sure if I contacted Garmin I could get an update if one is available.There are a million nav choices out there-so far I think I made the right choice.
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 sell these any longer. Very unhappy.
I should have bought this cover right when I had bought my camera! Unfortunately for me, I finally decided to order this AFTER my LCD screen started to show scratches (shame on me). Thus, I do not want the scratches to increase or get worse....At first, I was kind of skeptic about paying $10 ($8 including shipping -- yes, I'm cheap) for some plastic!? (well... not just some plain plastic, of course... it is scratch resistant.) But I figured, $10 is nothing to protect an expensive ($300+) camera.Another thing I was worried about was how it would look on the camera: It fit nicely, and adding this cover made me feel like I got a brand new camera again. Moreover, it somewhat adds an illusion of the LCD screen looking bigger because of the two black sides on the cover, perhaps. The cover really doesn't add much bulk; and it is not too thin either, so there's really not much to worry about an object penetrating through to the LCD screen.Adding the cover was actually quite simple, but trying to read the instruction was like reading how to build a rocket! It was confusing and frustrating for me. (I didn't know which adhesive it was referring to... etc.) All it really is, is it sticks on to the camera using a double sided sticky (the pink one!). It sticks VERY firmly.Now, this goes for picky people like me: trying to not get any dust when first putting the cover on may be an annoyance. But after it is securely put on, dust shouldn't be able to get in -- it's that secure! (not your ordinary sticky on a sticker).The cover also comes with 10 strips of sticky (1 strip is long enough to use for both sides), so you can basically remove and put the cover back on again 9 times once you put it on (or possibly more if the sticky still sticks after removing); good to have in case dust does somehow get in and it bothers you.Overall, I am happy with the purchase. If you keep the camera in your pocket all the time (especially the Canon SD cameras), you might want to consider protecting the LCD screen!Some extra info:A lot of people seem to be saying the LCD screen on the Canon SD camera is fragile and break easily; well... LCD screens shouldn't be pressed against hard in the first place. It stands for LCD for a reason - Liquid Crystal Display. It's sensitive. Some digital cameras might have a CRT screen (like in Television) display, which might be a bit more durable (hiding behind another layer of screen), but LCD screens have far better image quality.Update: It's been almost a year since I've bought the cover; the cover has never fallen off (the strip really does stick well!) and no scratches either!
I bought mine almost 2 years ago and it still performs flawlessly. I espeically like the small size, light weight, and the durable and attractive aluminum housing. The lens is very good and the controls are easy to master. Oh, and it takes great pictures! This is the camera I pack when I'm hiking at 14,000 feet or when I want a small camera with me on vacation. I own a Nikon F100 SLR with a couple rather large and heavy f2.8 lenses but for most of my snap shots I just use the Fuji.
I got a pricy Carver amp and Tanvoy speakers a few years but held off on a subwoofer because of the expense. I didn't think a cheap speaker would be worth buying and I didn't want to spend the money for a audiophile-quality subwoofer. In the mad rush of after Thanksgiving sales, I saw this speaker and decided to take a chance. I am not sorry in the least. The speaker puts out a lot of sound for the size & price. It doesn't rattle the windows or vibrate things off the shelf but it adds that much needed depth in the low frequencies to my system. The controls made it easy to set the frequency cut off and volume to blend in well with my other speakers. It has a power-down feature which fortunately has a sensitivity switch because I found that in the default position, it wouldn't kick back on at low volumes even when it would clearly have made a difference. That was easily adjusted. It still powers down when not needed but not as readily. It has a movie/music switch which, for the life of me, I couldn't discern a difference. I wish they had explained how it worked so I could better determine if I could just leave it in one position or the other. Switching it back and forth for one or the other is an irritant especially when I can't detect a difference.
Purchased this as a back-up battery for a month long trip to middle east. When fully charged it lasted for days longer than the original battery that came with the camera. It's terrific. Very pleased and highly recommended. Pricing was fantastic compared to brand name.
I have been using Howard Leight Earplugs for a few years and love them. They help me with sleep. For the most part they keep most sounds out and stay in all night. I have tried every earplug on the market these are the best for me.
I bought 3 of these for my IPOD Shuffle. It was advertized that it would work. Not even close. None of them work. A waste of my $ AND time!
I was looking for a dvd player that would be able to handle upcoming technology and not break the bank. I did lots of internet research on sites like consumer reports. This player was given excellent reviews by every site and was in the top 5 dvd players out there. A great player!
Not the greatest CD player (lacking some control options), but it makes a fine DVD player. Progressive scan, wide range of outputs, reads a variety of media, etc, etc. Almost everything one would expect from a model in this pricerange.No buyer's remorse here.
I bought this because it had more bells and whistles than a similarly priced iPod. What I didn't realize that none of the things I wanted to listen to (podcasts mostly) were on iTunes--which won't work with anything but an iPod.Argh! This has been the most frustrating purchase I've made in a long time. It looks really nice but it can't actually play the kind of thing I want to listen to.
I bought this tape player with a very specific purpose in mind. I am a criminal defense attorney and the majority of the recordings provided to us by the court or the prosecution come on tapes. I needed something to play the tapes in my office and occasionally in court. It had to be compact enough to fit in my briefcase, loud enough and clear enough to play in court, and had to have a counter so I could key sections of a transcript to a tape and easily locate the bits I wanted to play during a hearing. This little machine was cheap, and it does all that.I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because of one small issue. If you use headphones it only plays through one ear. Not a big deal, except it means headphones do nothing to improve the sound quality of a poor recording.
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.
One of the best books that I have ever read! I can't say enough good things about &quot;Callisto!&quot; No sci-fi collection could be complete without at least one of Carter's books, and this one is magnificent.
Awesome! That is the word to describe this camera for the price. I found it extremely easy to use and it takes fantastic pictures. I liked all the features and was very surprised at the quality of my first role of film.
Works like it should. Many (or most) don't if you have a DSL phone line. Forget Radio Shack's, GE's and RCA's.
I Checked out ebay and local stores, but could not find a better price. I was very happy with this product Kensington is a perfect fit for my notebook computer. I feel safe and sure as I live with other people, I go to college so its good to feel my computer is safe.
Looks NiceNoisyDrips water other than outlet.cannot set timeMfg. called - not helpfulInstructions have false info.104 deg F. comes out of front60 deg F. comes out of rearI will try to heat my office with it this winter,
Cheap and reliable, installation was easy and my Asus laptop read it with out any problems. I would recommend a definite buy... go for it....
I've had the panasonic dmr-e80h for 3 months and have used it extensively (several hours every day: recording, editing,archiving,collecting more and more dvds). I enjoy it quite a bit and have mostly praise for its features and functions.I have a couple of points of criticism. One is regarding editing. The 'shorten segment' feature does not allow for precise framecuts. Adding from 1 to 7 additional frames usually does the trick;yet this haphasard way of editing is somewhat frustrating and notalways satisfactory. The 'play list' has more precision, yet lacksthe 'high speed' feature (I must add that I am pleased with the home videos that I recently edited).My second point is a bit more distressing. One two occasions, I had spent the whole day recording/editing/archiving and the hdd...crashed. I could not access anything I had recorded and the newly recorded material was routinely erased . Following the 'recover' instruction (issued when an error is detected) did not reactivate my files.Read through everything in the manual concerning similar problems - could not find anything on hdd crash, spent a few hours trying everything that came to mind - and finally decided to format the hdd. Yes, friends and neighbours,the dreaded formatfunction erased everything on the hdd but - joy of joys - everyhing came back to normal afterwards. I've learnt since then - especially after the second crash - not to overwork the hddand to archive quickly anything I wish to keep.I suppose crashes are inevitable on any hdd. It's just good to prepared for them! All in all, I am satisfied with my hdd/dvd recorder.
The procudt was as advertised, at a reasonable price, and delivered in a timely manner.
If you own a bluetooth enabled phone, this is a MUST-HAVE accessory! I've owned this for two weeks and here's my experience w/it so far.Installation was a snap! I am using Windows XP SP1. I downloaded the latest drivers from Linksys website and during the install process, it prompted me to plug in the dongle, then it finished and was up and working! That easy! I've read about others having driver problems w/other lesser name brands (Belkin, etc) but Linksys truly does live up to its name. I've also installed drivers on my laptop so I now have a Bluetooth enabled laptop also! It's easy switching the dongle from desktop to laptop because of the USB connector. Pairing w/my Sony Ericsson T610, I now have wireless internet access on my laptop anywhere I can get a signal on my cell phone!Syncing w/Outlook is much faster than through IRDA and sending pictures/ringtones/games to and from the phone is a lot more convenient too because it doesn't require line of sight the way IRDA does.The specs claim 100m but you've gotta remember that's unobstructed. I live in a 2800sq ft home w/two floors and this unit still picked up a weak to fair signal from one end of my house to the other. I would get strong signals from about 3/4's of the distance or closer.You can probably save $10-15 going w/a generic or lesser name brand but full driver support from generics may be a hit-and-miss game. To me, paying a bit extra for fully compliant driver support and no installation headaches is certainly worth it! Plus, it looks cool and has that antenna for better range.
When I finally decided to get the Panasonic DMR-E50K DVD Player/Recorder, I hoped it would be able to record all our analog camcorder videos and allow editing. No, it wouldn't, but the recordings off digital cable and our camcorder have been excellent, even at the EP speed. At first, I crammed 3 movies on each DVD-r disk, but sometimes I noticed pixelation and jagged edges to curved objects, so I now record the first movie in LP mode, and the second in FP mode for maximum clarity.Using the cheaper DVD-r media produced mixed results. It's better to stick with Panasonic, Memorex, or Verbatim media. My wife loves to record their dances on the DVD-RAM disks, then I discovered that I couldn't copy chapters from her RAM disks on my computer to make masters. However, redchevyman, another reviewer had the solution I needed. Get a cheap Panasonic DVD player capable of playing DVD-RAM disks and record them to DVD-r disks. Then take them to your computer for final editing and production of high quality home-produced DVDs. I found DVD Wizard Pro and Pinnacle/Sonic the answer to most of my needs for making and copying DVDs.But, my growing library of DVD movies recorded from digital cable is my greatest video joy. The results compare to the professionally produced DVDs. The Panasonic recorder is up to the task, and thanks to redchevyman, I know how to remove commercials from those great SCIFI channel productions and elsewhere. However, the commercial skip button works well, or fast forward on the player.For its price, this recorder cannot be beat. I only wish there were any easier way to enter titles of movies recorded than the telephone keypad method.
I'm so used to a 5 button mouse that I don't think I could work my computer without it anymore. They are hard to find. I arrived it perfect condition and quickly. Thank you Amazon.......
There are a lot of things I like about this clock. It is a lovely clock if you like waking gently to nature sounds and if you want the flexibility of being able to set different alarms for different days. But unfortunately there are a couple of basic design flaws that interfere with the clock's main purpose of waking me up on time.The good stuff:--I like the nature sounds, especially the ocean one and the one with the chimes. (The forest and brook ones have too many frogs).--I like that it's so easy to set different alarms for weekdays and weekends.--The day and date also show on the front screen, which is nice.--The clock is nice looking and doesn't look cheap.--The volume is adjustable. Not all clocks have this feature.The bad stuff:--The display is too bright and yellow. Most clocks have colored numbers on a dark background, but this one has black numbers on yellow. It glows so brightly that it bothers me when I'm trying to sleep unless I turn it toward the wall. So, of course, most of the time I can't see what time it is.--And here's the big problem that outweighs everything else...the buttons are arranged in a really stupid way. The button that turns the alarm completely off is right next to the snooze button and sits a little higher, so that it's easy to hit the wrong button by mistake. 45 minutes later, I wake up in a panic wondering why the alarm never went off again.--The other problem, just as bad, is that the volume dial is on the top of the back of the clock, in exactly the spot where your fingers naturally hit if you are grabbing for the clock in the dark. When trying to hit snooze, I kept grabbing for the clock and accidentally turning the alarm volume down so low that I couldn't hear it. It took several mishaps before I understood why I kept waking up late, even though the alarm was on.I finally stuck a glob of sticky-tack over the volume dial, and that helped. But I can't cover over the off button. I'm a very groggy waker, and I need a clock that I don't keep turning off by accident before I'm awake enough to know what I'm doing. Even though I love all the other features of this clock, I can't trust it to wake me up. I never use it without another clock set as a backup.
I decided to take what I thought would be a gamble on the Samsung name because of what I'd read about this product and it's low price. I'm glad I did. I have a 50-inch Sony Wega projection HDTV, and the two sets are comparable in picture quality, with the edge going to the Samsung because of the incredible blacks. The sound is superb. The only drawback, and it is a bothersome one, is that the flat, shiny surface reflects most all of the room's light, usually in a slight 'ghost-like' haze near the center of the picture. The only solution is to watch in total darkness. Pity this one flaw or I'd say this is a near perfect TV. I'd rate it a 4 out of 5, but a 5 when watching in total darkness.
I just got this case and I really like it. It fits my MacBook perfectly(it is not too tight or too loose), and I love the fact that it has a white cloth-like interior. All the other sleeves I was looking at were black or colored inside, and I was afraid they would stain my white MacBook. I also like the material, as it is not flimsy, but not too bulky. I definitely recommend it!
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.
Chances are none of these will work. Don't waste your money on memorex like I did! Try Verbatim instead, they work every time. Nothing more frustrating than watching discs fail one after another after another! I will never buy memorex discs again!!
Excellent product. I can feel the quality right away once I opened the box. I used different product before, but this one looks way more better, very solid. I wish I bought this in the first time. The design and the materials are excellent, can not wait to leave a comments for this product. Thanks for the coments made by others that lead me to purchase this product.
No problems with this ink except it's expensive for the amount one gets. Don't replace the cartridge when the warning comes on that the ink supply is low. There is considerable ink remaining at that point. I keep using the cartridge until what I'm printing shows that the ink really is running out.
Fine. And fast. The wire is sheilded well and just as good as wire at way higher prices! I would definetely purchasr again.
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.
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).
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
I purchaced this mp3 about 6 months ago. I have not downloaded music so I can't respond to thoes who have had problems with the software. I use mine for audiobooks and absolutely love it!! My husband bought one a few months after I did and loves his too. I have never had any problems with this player and have used it daily since I purchased it.I liked it so much I also purchased another one for a Christmas gift!Great player!
The Samsung BD-P1200 is a Blu-ray disc player. Blu-ray discs display a high definition video picture which you will need a high definition TV to take advantage of. I use a Toshiba 62" DLP which is a few years old and will display HD but not up to 1080p, I set the BD-P1200 to output 1080i. Depending on what you read, some professionals say there isn't much noticeable difference between the 1080i and 1080p. The BD-P1200 is capable of outputting 1080p, the highest resolution available at this point. It will also do 1080i & 720p HD. You choose the output in the set up menu. The BD-P1200 not only will play your existing DVD collection but it will upconvert it to one of the higher video outputs to make them look better than ever. Samsung uses one of the best upconverting chips on the market for this job. My BD-P1200 replaced my Denon 1600 DVD player. With the Denon I used Progressive Scan 480p output via component connections. I used the HDMI connection from the BD-P1200. It should be noted that using HDMI is the only way you can take advantage of the upconverting feature of the BD-P1200, and this is a feature you want to use. My 1600 sold new a few years back at about $449.00 and has a rep of being a fine DVD player. However, when playing standard DVD through the BD-P1200 the picture quality is improved noticeably.Alright, let's talk Blu-ray. When viewing an actual Blu-ray disc the picture is stunning. You will notice a greater depth to the picture and more fine detail, crisp and vivid. Even with upconverting a standard DVD, Blu-ray goes to the next level higher. So being able to buy this unit for around the same price as the Denon it replaced, got me off the fence to jump into high definition movies.Let's talk audio. The Samsung provides a 5.1 analog output. This is the very best way to take advantage of the Blu-ray's uncompressed audio. Blu-ray has much more storage capacity so they don't have to compress the audio which will allow Blu-ray to sound even better than standard DVD. I use the optical, or Toslink, output. Blu-ray discs contain the core Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, so, good news, these units are compatible with any existing equipment you own with the Dolby Digital and DTS decoder. Even with using the digital audio output of the BD-P1200 you will notice better sound but the very best will come from the analog outputs which will output full uncompressed audio signal and if you stick with analog outs you don't have to worry about having the latest decoders in your receiver or compatibility problems. Blu-ray discs will include new audio formats which the BD-P1200 is lacking some of them.The BD-P1200 I wouldn't say is over built but it has a sturdy feel to it, much more than your average DVD player, and smooth operation. My Denon was actually slower than a earlier Sony I had before it. The BD-P1200 loads a disc almost as fast as my Denon and on some remote functions, like chapter skip, the BD-P1200 is faster. So on this 2nd generation player Samsung has overcome some of the criticisms of Blu-ray being slow. I like the slim remote and the buttons have a useable lay out. The buttons are different sizes and some have textures to help with using in the dark or dim light. I had no problem setting the unit up using the on screen menu. The manual was better than most I've read and includes illustrations.In conclusion, I am very happy with the BD-P1200. I feel like I did get a $599.00 unit at a great price. I mean to say it is worth it's original retail price. This is a good buy if you've been waiting for prices to drop. To recap, you can easily use the BD-P1200 with existing audio surround equipment, it will play your current DVD's, Blu-ray rentals are available through Netflix or Blockbuster, so you can enjoy high definition home theater right now in your own home.I haven't compared a lot on line but Amazon's prices on the Blu-ray discs are considerably cheaper than my local mass merchant electronics stores.
I bought TomTom Go 300 one month ago and I don't go to mapquest any more.I works fine as you open the box and connect power.Howerver, during the day time, it is kinda hard to see it and I think it depends onwhere you put it.I installed it on Toyota Sienna and the minivan has deeper winshield so it was far fromthe driver seat.I manage to put it on the dash board right beside the air condition fan, it got much better.Overall, it worth the money.
I have the player plugged into a set of powered speakers and use it to play mp3 cd's. Because mp3's take up so much less space than standard cd audio files, I can fit almost 8 hrs worth of music on one cd. When I'm home all I have to do is to fire up the player, set it to random and I can listen as long I want.
I bought this for my daughter and she loves it.It's nice! compact in size, every function included and it takes great photos! Better than my over expensive camera I bought last year. Makes me want to trade mine in.
After receiving this product, I was quite amazed at how great of an item it actually is. yeah, its roughly 20 bucks but worth every penny. I just got it today and put it on my 28-135mm IS lens and it fits perfectly! The fuzz on the inside i'm guessing is supposed to catch dust particles etc.All in all, great product! Canon is the way to go!
Just like other Amazon reviewers, we really enjoyed this camera for the first ten months of ownership at which time it broke. I contacted Fuji and they responded with artificial surprise at my complaint and stated that they'd never heard of such a malfuction with the F700. At that time, I began doing some simple online research and found HUNDREDS of consumers who had identical experiences. The camera still functions but the images are completely distorted by a pattern of purple, black, and white bars. Several reviewers exclaimed that they were told by some independent repair shops that the problem is very common to Fuji and 'not worth fixing'. I will be very unlikely to buy another Fuji product, EVER.
This product does what it says works great I have 4 monitors running off of this device. About to hook up two more monitors to it.
I have seen no signs of the super quick wear to the keys some reviews spoke of. On the contrary after using this keyboard for more than a month I appreciate its durability (cat has unnatural attraction to it as a place to sleep). The keyboard itself has a very nice solid feel. The keys have a orange peel look and feel, and so if you cannot stand any kind of texture you might find this annoying...or you might not, its a very light textural feel. I happen to like it as it gives a bit of textural feedback to go with what I think of as a mid weight keypress resistance. My mom who was a typist at one time (she learned on manual typewriter then used an electronic then a computer) thinks it has a harder keypress than her computers basic keyboard, but her current keyboard is at least 8 years old and very well broken in.The grippy feet and the weight keep it very stable. The black areas of the keyboard are a bit greyed out from a combination of oils off of my hands, cat fur and dust from a desert environment. The black has a bit of a tendency to show scratch marks...but that is true for any shiny black surface that will happen.The only minor quibble I have is that while the light intensity can be adjusted (and stays adjusted) when you change the LED color will reset to default blue when you restart or turn your computer off. Overall there is absolutely no question that I love the thing.
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.
This is a great unit for the joggers out there...It has CD-RW/CD-R capability A jogger case a remote and get this! 105 HOURS OF PLAYBACKincredibleand to top it off it has the patented NO skip systembuy this!
I have owned a bunch of notebook cooling pads. This one works the best at keeping the notebook cool. I'm buying a second one to replace the Targus one I bought, which only works moderately well. The Antec cooling pad keeps both my Dell and MacBook cold - not cool - to the touch.
Had one before for this camera and I broke it by accident. Was happy I found this one at the price it was. They are way overpriced but this one came in with good pricing and fast delivery. It works well so I am very pleased with it and the dealer.
I did not buy this particular model camera, but I did buy a similar model not sold by here, but I want to do all I can to get the word out to NEVER BUY A PRODUCT FROM D-LINK! The camera I bought came with the wrong cable, so I couldn't connect the camera to my computer. It was a USB cable, and although one end fit into my computer, the other end would not fit into the camera (it was like trying to put a round peg in a square hole). When you call D-link, the only representatives I could talk to were from the sales department. I would call technica; support and would hold for 15 minutes. Then their phone system would transfer me to a voice mail and tell me to leave a message. I left several, and no-one ever returned my call. When I considered simply returning the product, I tried to contact the RMA department. However, I was put on hold there as well, and subsequently transfered to the voice mail again. I finally called the sales department, and they were extremely rude to me, and at one point hung up on me when I ask them not to transfer me to the technical support because I knew no one would answer. Finally, I tried calling their alleged "complaints department", but I got the voice-mail box of a manager who never called me back from a previous message I left! Our capitalist system should drive this company out of business, because it's post-sales service of products is HORRIBLE!
Some ages ago, I had bought model MDR-828 earbuds in a store because of its low price. After many years of use, one earbud stopped working which left me having to buy a new pair of earbuds. I was delighted to see that the same model of earbuds was available for purchase, at the same low price.The winding case seems like more trouble than it's worth, so that gets placed in the trash. The length of the wire is definitely long enough to comfortably have your media player in a pocket, but is not excessively long. My old pair has a soft, grip feeling to it, but the one in the review is smooth - I like the soft touch better.The fit of the earbud is without fault. Without the foam cover, the headphone still stays in your ear but is somewhat precarious and could fall out. The included earbud covers are what hold it firmly and painlessly in place. The earbuds are pretty light at 3.2g each and with the cover on, it's comfortable enough to forget you are wearing them.Sound quality is good enough that this could sell for twice the price. The highs come through well and don't sound muffled (as compared to the earbuds that come with the iPod and iPhone), there is a port behind the speaker to assist with the response in the low ranges. It provides decent sound in general.From the outside, build quality appears to be good. The connector has a relief, and the silver accents on the outside of the earbud seem pretty firmly attached.Even though I would recommend this earbud model, use it myself, and love it, the cheaper feel of the cable is disappointing and that leaves it with a 4/5 star review. These are the best earbuds I have ever used.
I love this Dock. I am not super techno savvy and this was plug and play. It works great and now I can play all my music through my entire house. It is also small and not at all offensive to leave sitting out all the time. Buy it!
bought a sirius radio for my touring bike,found i needed more vol. to listen to my isasus helmet speakers.i purchaced this product.attached to bottom of radio with velcro. plugged it in.to my set and my wifes.to date its stiil on the same aaaa bat.this thing puts out like you were in front of greatful dead concert.
I have had a black ipod video for about 6 months now, and those things scratch very easily. after 3 months, my LCD screen was engulfed in scratches. (which was mostly my fault considering i dropped it many times without any protection on my ipod lol)Anyways i bought another brand of scratch remover which didnt work at all!!!! Just before i was about to give up i came along to this product, iDrops. i was a little skeptical at first, but i read the good reviews and thought i would give it a try. I was surprisengly satisfied on how it removed my most obvious scratches on my ipod. But im gonna be honest, like the other people said before me, it requires lots of patience and time....However it is well worth it. I reccomend it for anyone who owns an ipod, or laptop or even cell phone..i used it on the screen of my pink razr, and it worked just as good.
It's cheap....and it's CHEAP! When I've tried to use it (in 2 different cars with a iphone 4) I get the same message: "charging is not supported with this accessory" That's pretty key considering it is a charger!UGH! and its not even worth returning it.
Fits well in my DSLR. This is great to give me some good exposure shots! Great buy, and definitely worth it.
After the SD400, we pucrhased two SD600's for the teanagers. Best camera. Excellent. Highly recommend.
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.
Tried using this to play my ps2 on my lcd screen, but didn't work. Set up was PS2 using component cable -> receiver -> lcd screen. I probably didn't set it up correctly or it wasn't meant to be used this way so I do not blame the cables.
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 is definitely one of the best MP3 players out there. I researched for about four weeks before deciding on the sansa e260. I think it's better than the iPod nano. The 4 gb sansa costs about the same as the 2 gb nano.Writing music and videos is extremely easy if you have Windows Media Player, I didn't even read the instructions.The buttons are a bit hard to press but that's not anything major.I have about 200 songs, 4 episodes of Family Guy, and an entire movie on it and still have room left over.The video quality also is pretty good.
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.
So far, so good. The boys both got one for Christmas and have just loved it. No problems so far and now we just have to teach them that certain things cannot get filmed.
I bought this LX7 mouse for work. It is so HUGE it makes my wrist ache! It's 1.5" thick. For the most part it works fine, but a few times a day, it will just not move at all or the buttons won't work. I thought it was the surface I am using it on, so I bought a mouse pad. It still does the same thing. Maybe it's interferring with some other electronic at work? I'm pitching this and getting a Kensington.
It was a very good purchase, I fell so comfortable with the SD card I bought. I thing it was a cheaper then buy a USB device.
Great extension cable I use with some of my electronics on the go. Great product, typical Monster quality, at a not so Monster price, surprisingly.
I haven't used all of the items yet, but if they all work okay, it is a great deal for the money. I gave them to my daughter with her new ipod and she was thrilled.
I've been using these headphones for the past 6 months over a wide range of applications. Watching movies/TV, listening to classical, rock and POP songs etc. I am very happy with the way the Headphones sound in all these settings. When watching movies/TV I can hear the direction of where the sounds are originating from and when listening to music I can enjoy all the individual instruments that are playing. I know there are better headphones out there for a lot more money but this is by far the best value for what you get.
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.
As someone who can appreciate high quality sound, this unit provides high quality indeed. Way above average sound. Sounds as good as a pair of $40-$50 earbuds. Almost a perfect unit. Only a couple of nitpicky comments. The volume control on the top is a bit of a pain. This is a very minor issue to keep things in perspective. When pushing the (+) or (-) sign to control the volume, the buttons need to be pushed down with some force. A light tap won't do. The only other issue is that a Sansa that is in any kind of case may not properly fit on the docking station. My Sansa is in a plastic case that will fit on the docking station to charge but will not play. Of course the unit also comes with a AUX cable so I simply attach my Sansa that way.I recommend this 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!
This is a great product. A friend of mine messed up a connection in my laptop which affected my cooling fan. My computer kept over-heating and turning off. This was frustrating. I read some of the reviews and was scared cause one complained about the blue light and another about the short cord. WELL...the blue light is not that bad, and as for the comment on the short cord....all you have to do is turn it around. The USB connector is for the left side. If you have a laptop like mine (with the USB on the right) simply turn the cooler around. No need for an extension. TRUST ME!
The pictures taken on SHQ mode were exceptional for $... less than the other black camera on the market. I would suggest getting the 128MEG Smart memory card, rechargable batteries,camera bag and the AC adapter as taking pictures at this resolution you get only about 60 shots of high quality pictures. I printed a sample shot of my daughter on my Epson 740 printer, using plain photocopy ( Xerox ) paper at 720dpi and was amazed with the clarity and color of the picture. One big problem was getting my computer to recognize the USB port and the camera, a tougher task than I had anticipated, thinking that all the necessary info was on the installation software. I had been trying to download my pictures to the computer but it would not link up. Olympus America has a website that helped me out of my jam thank-you Olympus America!!!
Tiffen has long been a name known for quality filters. Of the lower-priced filters, they are probably the best.
A move in the "write" direction but this product falls short with two crucially absent functionalities... it does not have innate handwriting recognition capabilities and you can only use special paper to take your notes. The former is just shortsightedness (regardless of the manufacturer's claims) that might be correctable with third party desktop applications, but the later is simply inexcusable, pushing its profile and flexibility beyond the convenience of a traditional PDA. Almost, but not quite Logitech. Keep trying though!
This is my back-up battery for my canon rebel xt. It works fine as a backup. Thebattery seems to fits well in my camera, and I seem to have similar performance asthe Canon OEM.
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 watched two movies with this thing, and after that it simply refused to work. My Charlie's Angels DVD got stuck in the player and I had to get a screwdriver and pry it open. Horrible quality. Movies would play half-way through and then the picture would break up, and it would say &quot;disc error&quot;. I would then play the same part perfectly on another player. There is no front display, either! Don't buy this play. If you want a good player, try the RCA RC5215P. I've had it for two months with no problems.
I have ordered 5 of these, they do require some assembly but go together with little effort. I've never tried it on the floor, mounted on the wall they work like a charm and hold quite a bit.
i didn't have any problems with this at all. there are a couple of important notes in the manual. like don't use it if it's plugged into and a/c outlet. that sort of thing may have caused problems for others, creating a malfunction. Or they just got a lemmon. anythings possible. mine works grrrreat!
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.
It's so light and comfortable.It's the best notebook backpack ever I known
This is a great christmas gift, my husband is quite happy with his gift. I feel this is a high quality product and would recommend it to friends.
No so good functionality, inferior performancesoftware was no good, a lot installation problems, dont'n worked under Vista Home Primium 64 bits.
Does exactly what it is designed for. Covers a large selection of media card types. I highly recommend this card reader.
September 24th, 2010. It's my 19th birthday, and with me being addicted to having quality headphones, I instantly decided to blow half the money I just received on headphones. I'm on Amazon looking up many types of headphones, and I found these for 1/3 of their original cost. "WOW! Amazing deal! Buy now!!!".....Four days later, I realized I didn't get exactly what I wanted. These are STUDIO headphones....in other words, not meant for my little iPod that can't push out a lot of sound, or my Macbook which can push out a little more. They're also not meant to be heavy in bass like my JVC headphones that I got for $20. I was thinking, "Lower bass response = me feeling A LOT more bass!!! :D". I was wrong. Instead of feeling like my ears are attached to.....ahem....I got headphones that expose EVERYTHING!I seriously can't believe a mistake turned into something I'll never live without. I went from headphones that were LOUD and punchy to headphones that aren't as loud, but are so amazingly clear....you just have to hear for yourself. I've played some songs over 100 times, and the first time playing them through these headphones made me realize, "I never heard THAT part of the song, before". And the funny thing is, sometimes I won't like the new sound I heard. The bass....I can't find the words to explain it. Like I said before, you don't FEEL it...but at the same time, you kind of do because of how amazingly clear these headphones are. With my JVC headphones, I couldn't understand what some of the songs were saying. Not a problem with these. Even mumbles in some rap songs are understood....which is good and bad. Good because I know what they're talking about. Bad because I now realized a song I used to like is talking about the same thing another rapper said five seconds ago. My techno songs (Hardstyle, Hardcore, Jump, House, Trance) come...alive, with these. Instead of being drowned out by bass, I hear the melody I love so much along with the bass that was forced into my ears by the JVC headphones.Please note that I would be what some consider a basshead. I LOVE bass. The harder, the louder, the better....sometimes. But even these headphones made me want to avoid those "FEEL THE BASSSS!!!!" headphones because they're not crisp and clean like these. Just a perfect balance of everything you could ever imagine coming from music............now I'm eager to see if I can find anything better. But for the price I paid for them off here ($56!!!!), why wouldn't you buy these?OH! Another thing. Remember, for those that aren't headphone gurus, you're going to need to buy an adapter. You'll want a male-to-female adapter if you want to use these with an MP3 player or computer.***UPDATE***3/6/11I recently played these headphones while listening to music through Virtual DJ. And I gotta say, before when I said the bass wasn't exactly "punchy"....it really is once you find something do deliver the power the headphone needs to deliver such bass. I'm guessing there's an obvious reason as to why these were terminated into a 1/4" plug and not a 1/8" plug that goes into your iPod. I was also thinking of selling these because my adapter keeps bending to a point where it won't stay in my Macbook if I move around too much (I have a history of breaking headphones....ask my mother), but after constantly going back and forth with these and my JVC headphones ($20 everywhere with a response of 12 - 22KHz), I have no idea why I ever thought I would sell these........ever. They are THAT AMAZING. And the best part about me turing the volume WAAAAAY up is they STILL did not distort......again, amazing. I can't imagine too many headphones being better than these, and I'm pretty confident Dr. Dre doesn't have anything on these.***UPDATE***12/3/11This is just to provide more information to help others and to make it so they don't have to read the comment section.Your iPod, laptop, and anything else with a 1/8" plug will NOT bring the best out of these. For those that don't understand, a 1/8" plug is the same size as the headphone jack on you iPod, and a 1/4" is one you would see on something like a stereo or a center console for a home theater system. If you have purchased headphones (not earbuds) before, the big adapter that usually comes with them is a 1/4" plug. Remember, these headphones are terminated into a 1/4" plug, meaning that you would need an adapter to use them on most of your appliances with an audio-out port, and to get the very best out of them, you will need an amplifier to go along with them. If you're looking for a pair of headphones to record music with, or to enjoy your home theater system without disturbing your neighborhood, these should do just fine. But if you're not willing to spend the extra money to use them with almost anything else, look elsewhere.****UPDATE****09/30/12It's been a while since I wrote this review, but I also have learned A LOT more about headphones since I last wrote it. These headphones are reference headphones. If you're the type of person that loves to hear EVERYTHING your lossless file has to offer, or how horrible 128-bitrate music really sounds, these are for you. If you're looking for anything else, don't waste your money on these headphones. I still have them two years later, but I no longer use them because I wanted more "colorful" (bass-heavy) headphones. I still like having headphones that are unforgiving when it comes to music.
I can't complain about the product since I only paid $49.99 at Overstock(Sorry Amazon) and for an extra $6 I was able to get a 2 year extended warranty. Bought one for my daughter and my husband. I have yet to give it to them as I am waiting for Christmas, but I know they will both be thrilled. It is a great gift for a 10 yr old and a 38 yr old! I knew my 10 yr old would not need a player that was more than 256mb but my husband might. I am pleased that you can use an SD card to expand the memory. Since I already have some of those kicking around from other digital products, my husband will be all set!
I will admit, I was one of those people sitting on the fence about HD-DVD. I was an early supporter of Blu-Ray. I wanted to wait to compare the 2 formats. Im sorry I waited. I wished I would have bought this machine sooner. THE TRUE hi-def dvd player is here. Trust me. Do a lil research online and read about the problems that Sony is having with the Blu-Ray dual layer discs. Not to mention the horrible device Samsung released. The HD-A1 also upconverts your old dvd's to an amazing quality. At half the price of Blu-ray, and seeing the horrible mpeg 2 encoded Discs that Sony is passing off as hi-def, there was only one choice. Wonder why Sony keeps delaying it's own player now??? Buy it. Play it. Believe it.
I researched for several weeks before deciding on the Philips...and it turned out to be the best of any selections out there. It may be a bit more expensive, but certainly worth the ease of getting a start-up, and the the added features, especially an on-off timer, was really an added dimension over other digital frames.The Amazon price was reasonable, and it came in just a few days. I am pleased with the transaction, and of course, the great product!
I recently purchased a Panasonic Lumix ZS20 camera and wanted a case for it. Based on the camera case description, I thought the camera would fit this case.Alas! The camera is slightly too long. See my photos. Although the outer length looks like it is big enough, the camera just doesn't quite make it into the case. Other than that, the LowePro Ridge 10 case is a really good one. The outer pocket is big enough to hold two batteries and an extra SD card.The case comes with a nice long (and removable) strap, and it has a belt loop that is big enough for virtually any width belt. The loop is sewn shut, so no easy-on easy-off feature here. However, I am fine with that.Because the price was so low, I decided to keep the Ridge 10 case anyway. And I found an alternative case, the Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case, which fits the Lumix ZS20, and also has enough extra storage for two batteries and an SD card, too.Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case (Gray)
I have thoroughly enjoyed this camera. It makes sharing pictures with friends as you take them so much fun, and if the picture is poor, you can erase it and make another. I have experience with cameras for 50 years, and I know the technical stuff pretty well. This camera has the flexibility of a good SLR with a 35-105 zoom. I bought a cheaper Olympus without an optical zoom first. That camera was fun for a beginner, but a true optical zoom makes this a dream of a machine. Put a lens cap saver on, tuck the camera into a small waistpouch, and enjoy a quality camera with great portability. I take it everywhere. Also, get an AC adaptor and battery charger. The 32mg card holds over 60 photos in the compressed HQ. I love it! PCMagazine (Nov. 16, 1999) rates it higher than the Nikon Coolpix 950 for the serious photographer. Of course, the big plus is being able to manipulate the photo in an editing program like the included PhotoDeluxe or even better in Photoshop. I enjoy importing the pictures into a program like Printmaster and making montages of picture shoots. Just combine photos and text the same way you would in making a poster.
Read a lot about this product before buying. Many adjectives have been cottoned to this product.....like spine chilling base etc. So I wont waste your time by repeating those good stuff. I agree with the other reviewers; this is a beast alright. The base is what you would expect from a 12 inch sub. As others have mentioned, the base could indeed be quite overpowering, but with the right kind of equipment, you can control and synchronize the bass to perfection. No one has addressed this, so let me write a bit on that issue.A common problem when you are watching movies: During explosions you have to frantically reach for your remote to lower the volume. Because otherwise, your sub will bring your house down (and the PSW505 indeed will bring your house down!!) Now, thats fine and dandy, but then you have to pump up the volume again because now you cant hear anything from your center channel spkr. And this exercise has to be repeated n-number of times. Just to see what it does....I tried without any kind of synchronization. Yep, just what I expected, the bass was overpowering everything. So then whats the solution?This is connected to an Onkyo HT-RC370 receiver and is being used only for movies (a 5.1 set-up). This HT-receiver comes with Audyssey Multi EQ spkr calibration system. No big deal, almost all Onkyo receivers come with Audyssey. But with this one, "you can equalize the sub as well". So after the Audyssey setup, wow!!......set the Dynamic EQ Volume to "Medium/Heavy" depending on your room size and all problem solved. The Dynamic EQ Volume is meant to solve exactly the problem discussed above, but without killing the theater effect. Now I never reach for the remote during movies. So with the right kind of equipment the beast could be tamed. Finally, the hallmark of a good sub is how good it performs at low volume levels (i.e., when I am using the night viewing mode)......I am happy to report that the PSW505 does deliver at low volume levels as well. So to sum up ....this is a really good sub at $200 bucks.The system: This sub, Onkyo HT-RC370, Yamaha NS777 as fronts, Polk Audio CSiA4 center, Polk Audio FXiA4 surroundsSome have asked whether this could be used in apts./condos....."ABSOLUTELY".....if you have multichannel (including subwoofer)spkr. calibration system. Hope this helps. Thanks for reading.UPDATE 11/26/11This subwoofer is specifically designed for movies. Performance is superb on that end. However, for music, I find the bass not so tight. Again, it depends upon your personal tastes/preferences. For music, I do not use the HT receiver (to which the PSW505 is connected). However, I do listen to Pandora Internet Radio through my HT receiver because my stereo receiver (Yamaha R-S700) is not network capable. My stereo receiver is connected to a JBL ES250P subwoofer and that one does a much better job with music. Just my 2 cents. Thanks again for reading.
Hi recently got the 50-150. First copy front focus horribly, visible even viewed on screen (without zooming in). Second copy is near perfect. Focal point is just a bit towards the back end of DoF but it's ever so slight and it helps to blur the background so I don't mind. I think most people who think their lens is soft at 150 2.8 really have focus issues. Even mine that front focused, I noticed that the subject's eyes would be soft but the ring on her finger would be incredibly sharp to use an example. The lens is very sharp at 150 2.8 *IF* if focuses correctly. I wish Sigma would get their quality control together.Also, the min focus distance is 1m but that's for 50mm. At 150mm it will front focus at 1m and that is "normal" for this lens (that's just how it is). I find at 1.5m the focus is fine. Sometimes I like to shoot real tightly cropped portraits so I have to watch out for that so I'm not too close.If you want to try one, I strongly suggest ordering from a company with a very liberal return policy. Amazon is the best that I know of (and cheapest). Returning my first defective copy was a breeze with amazon and I didn't have to pay shipping charges.Finally, it's sure the 70-200 2.8 VR is sharper, however, it's twice the size, weight, and price. For me I prefer something I don't mind keeping in the camera bag, and I appreciate the wide end more than the long end especially for portraits.
I bought the DVPNS50P, the mid-level player of which this appear to be the replacement. I chose the Sony rather than a cheaper brand since I believed Sony to be reliable, and figured if I bought the cheaper brand, I would end up paying for it in the end.As is frequently reported in the comments, the player just up and quit, would simply show the start up screen, and the buttons stopped responding, a little over 30 days after I bought it.This is not the bad part. The bad part is the service. Sony says my product qualified for its "replacement"program, rather than repair, under the warranty. This means I had to ship it to somewhere in Texas, at my own expense -- they supposedly have a "discount" arrangement with the UPS store -- $20. They claim they've shipped it back to me, but I haven't received it yet. So far, it's been 17 days!
It's more expensive than some competing products but works much better. I was using another brand of passive balun and getting a weak signal. Switched to these and now picture is brighter and doesn't cut out. The tech at Knoll wasn't sure if it could do 1080p but I haven't gone over 1080i yet. Great product.
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
Convenient, simple to understand and use . So far dependable. A great way tostore and have ready to play all of my CD'S.An improvement would be if while playing one could remove and clean or add a CD. The unit stops playing when you try.
I have had this Kodak Charger for almost 2 years now. I liked it so well I went back and order another one for my daughter.I use mine to charge AA batteries for my Olympus and S series Canon digital cameras. My daughter recharges her C-Series Olympus camera and for re-charging battery operated toys for her twins. Between the two of us, we have 3 years experience using this model charger.We like it because it is so portable. Just fold in the AC prongs and toss it in your bag, purse, or coat pocket. No need to carry the charger, plus an AC adapter and cord with you. This charger easily fits in our camera bags.I have used the Kodak Rapid Charger to charge various batteries rated in power from 1600 to 2200 milliamps (mA) with no problem. It usually takes about 3 hours. What sold me was the portability and the trickle charge. With some battery chargers, you have to be sure to unplug it after so many hours before it overheats and becomes a fire hazard. The Kodak Rapid Charger can be plugged in and it will not overheat or overcharge the batteries. So, if I forget the batteries are charging it is no problem. I can unplug this charger "whenever". I especially appreciate that when I travel and can recharge the batteries in an afternoon or overnight in my hotel room. When I travel is when I am most distracted and not following my normal routine, so that is when I am most apt to forget that I have batteries charging. Not a problem with this charger. You can leave the charger plugged in indefinitely.This charger lights up with green lights when it is charging. When the batteries are charged, the lights go out, so it is easy to see when the batteries are fully charged. Even from across the room.Some folks have mentioned that the batteries fall out. I believe that is because when you plug this charger into a wall outlet, the batteries are in a vertical position in the charger. Gravity will tend to pull them out of the charger if the batteries are not firmly seated in the charger, or you slap the charger against the wall so hard, the batteries will bounce out of the charger. I have had this happen too. However, all I had to do is put the batteries the charger and gently insert the charger into the wall outlet. When I am in a hurry is when I have had the batteries fall out. Besides, I figured if I cannot gently insert this charger in the wall, I can always use a short extension cord so I can lay the charger in a horizontal position. However, that would mean I have to carry a cord around and I think that would defeat the portability of this charger though. I have found it is easier for me to slow down and put the charger gently into the wall so the batteries don't fall out.I highly recommend this battery charger.
I purchased this item through amazon's sponsored businesses in April of this year, and I am thoroughly satisfied. Truly. First, it IS a clock radio, and that is what I was looking for. Something for the bedroom. But the quality is pretty good, you could put it anywhere. The PH-DTA300 is light-weight, small enough, and feature rich (for a clock radio). And it plays and charges your ipod. The remote is cool and works well. I LOVE THIS THING.OK, now some of the details. But first, I apparently found this model just as it was being released as I went to the Fisher website and found this model there. It looked great to me and I was under the impression that the SA258 (also available at amazon from Fisher) was an older model. But the units look so similar it may be hard to know what makes them different. So as I was perusing amazon and came across this cryptic titled listing again, and to my surprise, still, there were no photos or details (as of today). So I was compelled to supply them..I did quite a bit of looking before settling on this Fisher. Some of the things I like, are - this has a real radio too. There is a wired FM antenna w/ good reception, a very good removable AM antenna included, with plugs for AUX IN and OUT on the back. Also accepts a battery underneath in case the power goes (and it always does..) The front LCD is easy to read and will turn off if you don't want that bright light shining while you sleep (I like this). The remote works just as it should, I use the remote all the time, especially when I'm listing to audio where I need to take notes and that pause button totally saves the day - it stops right where you want it and starts up again without having missed a thing, I rarely have to rewind, but with the remote that's easy to do too.Sound quality. Remember it IS a clock radio. But having said that, it's not a Bose (bucco bucks) but the sound is very good and actually much better than pretty much everything else I've listened to while shopping around.Dual alarms is great. Radio presets on the remote. The whole unit is really not big at all. It's fit where any other standard size clock radio would. Great sound - gets loud enough and is clear. As I said before, I love this thing. Couldn't be happier and SO glad I waited as I waded through the mass of poor quality ipod speaker systems to finally find this gem. It was under 100 bucks. For what it does, it's worth every penny.[the following I found at the fisher site]The programmable dual alarm can be set to your iPod, radio or buzzer. This compact unit delivers incredible sound and is optimized to provide rich bass performance through powerful, high-efficiency speakers and dual-tuned ports. In addition to great sound, iPod users can experience true convenience by charging your iPod overnight or while the iPod plays!* Recharge your iPOD while it plays* Stereo input & output jacks for portable players* Programmable dual alarm* Wake up to iPOD, radio or buzzer* AM/FM stereo digital tuner with 20 presets* Dual tuned speaker ports for rich bass* Included remote for iPod and AM/FM control* Backlit LCD display / 4-step LCD dimmer control* Convenient sleep & snooze modes* Clock battery Backup* Electronic volume control* Unit dimension 10.5" (W) x 3.4" (H) x 6.25" (D)
This printer rocks, I use it to print up brochures for my business, the duplex printing is the best feature IMHO. Quality is super for what I need. Must print photos on canon paper only trust me it is not worth using other papers. My secret is how to get the ink costs even lower on one of the best prices per photo printers out there. inkconnection.com sells a kit that will allow you to add external ink tanks to your printer that will let you print full 8x10 photos at the highest quality setting for pennies worth of ink. Be sure to print on Canon paper for best results. The setup includes all 4 colors and each color is equal to (I think) 8 or so cartridges. The setup is super easy and best of all IT WORKS!!!!. Highly recommended if you purchase the ip3000.
This is a very nice product. For what it does, it does it well. It is thin, for a color PDA, but if you are just looking for a color PDA, then I suggest buying a PocketPC, especially if you are going to spend that much money. PocketPC's don't cost too much more, and they offer many more sofware features as well as a beautiful color screen. My pick for PDA would either be the Compaq ipaq or the HP version. But don't get me wrong, this is still a nice product. The advantages are the rechargeable battery, the crisp display, and the expansion slot. Handspring is unique for the expansion slot, so if that is important to you (to turn your handspring into a cellphone, radio, give it storage, etc.) then I suggest getting the Handspring Prism. But otherwise, The PocketPC's are a better deal. -Matt
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 was looking for a low-profile cord (like the one on the picture) for my wall mounted TV, but a completely different cord was delivered.
I use this headset for my work at home job (I also have a full time job), and really, really like it. It's very non-invasive but does take some getting used to with your ear. I let it lightly rest on my ear. I do turn the volume up on my phone and can hear just fine. I really do like this headset and would recommend it!
I bought this card for several reasons:1) I have a 24" Widescreen2) I needed an upgrade from my ATI All-in-Wonder 9000Pro3) I didn't want to upgrade my motherboard (I have an AGP slot - no PCIE)...there's still a bit of life left to my PC.4) I wanted DVI-I connector for my flat panelA few things I really liked:1) It includes the Remote Wonder II (in the box was the remote control and the USB plug in for it)2) It includes various cables to connect RCA, Super VHS, to connect to the soundcard, to plug into the computer's power supply.A few things I didn't like:1) Everything worked great plug and play on my computer and with the included installation CD...however, when I downloaded the latest catalyst drivers from the ATI website to get the most up to date....my computer BLUE SCREENED HARD. It would not reboot no matter what I did...ultimately, I had to boot into safe mode, restore to a previous day and reinstall the drivers from the CD, something most of us hardcore gamers do but not something the average person is used to doing.2) Crashes with the MMC console, unhandled C++ exceptions, hangups on the TV etc.What I loved:1) I put in Deadly Shadows (an older game) and I have to say, the game ran super smooth and the detail is extremely good even with the 24" screen set at maximum resolution.2) The All in Wonder remote etc.What I hated:1) The bad drivers that bluescreened my computer2) The poor software.3) The investment needed to make the TV, DVD, Remote Wonder work.Overall, I'm very happy with this card purchase. You can tell that the guys at ATI pour their hearts out at making some of the best graphic processing units on the planet. You can also tell that their talent is not as focused when it comes to making software that works.A+++ to the hardware and GPU guysD- to the Software guys.The hardware guys carry this review...if the GPU weren't this good this card would've gotten 2 stars for bad software.Overall, if you're a gamer, want TV, and don't have PCIE, get this card but be aware you're going to have to muck around through the installation but at least we don't have to deal with IRQs.If you're an average user, exercise caution when trying to upgrade your software from ATI.
I liked the looks of the bag and it had been recommended as a fit for my new Canon PowerShot A3000IS 10 MP Digital Camera. Upon receipt the camera fit the main compartment but it was not easy zipping it closed. The small pocket on the front for extra battery or memory card while large enough under normal circumstance bulged significantly with anything in it. I have ended up just using the case as storage for the camera when at home.
Very pleased, the cord is very long, the ear muffs are big, sounds are crisp, it was a good buy!
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.
I bought this printer three years ago due to a price-tag glitch that made it unbelievably cheap--one of those cases where the manager said, "Alright - give him one, but fix that sticker IMMEDIATELY". I can't believe anyone paid anything close to retail for it and didn't take it back. Even I should have demanded a refund.First, it seldom ran right under Windows Me - the software that controlled it ran in the system tray and was annoying, popping up and shouting, "PRINTING STARTED!!!" at me in .WAV form if I didn't adjust the volume to minimum. Then, printing a page - at any resolution - would come close to bringing my system to its knees. I suppose I can blame some of that on the poor quality of Windows Me...but there's more.The Lexmark 1100 came along at a time when cartridge prices went up, often above the cost of the printer, and these cartridges were steep, even at Sam's Club. The fact that it burned through the ink faster than any printer I've owned - even at low quality draft - was not a good sign. In 6 months I spent about US$120 in ink (two cartridges) doing mostly normal printing and only a few photos. Then, one day, the 1100 just quit printing properly - random streaks of green and blobs of other colors would cover huge chunks of the page despite changing the cartridge and cleaning/aligning the print nozzle & print heads.As soon as I could afford to, I put it away and bought a new HP. The other day, I needed this unsellable thing and dragged it out again. It reminded me of the other problems inherent in the hardware. When you load a page, no matter how hard you try, it always jinks it to the left, then back to the right, zig-zagging it into place and increasing the chance your page will get mangled. Sometimes it'd auto-feed and not recognize that the page was loaded, requiring me to eject the page and try again. It also pulls two or even three sheets at a time, wasting paper and messing up the feed of the next page.Ever since owning this I've avoided Lexmark's products entirely. It's the most disappointing, poorly-built and badly-supported (sometimes you have to use the 1000 drivers to get it to work) piece of hardware this side of the CueCat.
This is a great waterproof hand-held VHF Radio to have in case of falling overboard or a back up to the primary VHF Radio. I have a 27 foot sail boat that I use on average once a week and have had the radio now for 2 years. I often sail alone and always have it strapped on just in case I end up going overboard. Because it does not float I gave it 4 out of 5 stars and I always use the lanyard to attach it to myself for that reason, for the price you can't beat it. I highly recommend this small piece of insurance while on the water.
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.
Overall I think this is a very good product. I cannot give it 5 becuase there are a few things that bug me.1- Battery life is short.2- It does not hold the mode you are in (so if you are in random and turn it off it does not start in that mode agian, a feature that is hard to find anyway so).3- The case it comes with is useless.4- Anti-shock is so-so. I use it at the Gym and it works great for everything but jogging. I got a gym belt for it and on 40sec anti skip normal audio CD's don't do very well. MP3's do ok. I have to take the belt off and hang it off the tredmill then it is fine.Over all though I am pleased I bought it.
Lowel Pro Pak, Pro-Light Kit with 250 watt Bulb, Lightstand & Accessories.What a great deal on a kit. The only thing that I can think of making it a bigger value would be to throw in a simple case of some kind for it. But you can tell just by handling the thing that it's a well-constructed piece of gear, light and versatile. Barn doors are great and even an adjustor to alter the beam of light. Good deal
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.
DO NOT BUY THIS EXTENDED "WARRANTY" I cannot get RepairTech on the phone. They do not answer emails within a reasonable time. You will not get any meaningful or timely response. The NJ State Attorney's General Office is well aware of this company. I wish I had Googled this company before I spent my money but I bought the policy without doing any research and I have nothing but a broken TV and further debt.
It is amazing how fast technology has changed in 7 years.Now 10MP cameras are almost the norm.Still, they got some things right back then, better than what we have now in certain aspects.The Sony 2.1 MP sensor in this was pretty sweet, and highly sensitive to infrared light.While I can't really recommend this camera for general use any more, slap on a R72 infrared filter and you have yourself and unmodified digicam capable of taking handheld infrared photos -- not long tripod exposures like most require today. If you are interested in IR, and find one of these cheap, it is well worth picking up for that alone! A sturdy, quality camera that is a bit slow, but still quite functional today, especially since it used CF card memory.
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.
Good price and easy to keep packed in my backpack ready for use. Be sure to spread the "feet" as wide as possible during windy conditions or your camera will take a tumble!
I bought these speakers to pair with my new Onkyo 705 and they sound great. When I'm ready to upgrade the quality of my speakers, these will make a great set for a second room.Note: they come with wall mounts, but I was looking to put them on stands. The Harman stands are great looking, but expensive. The stands I purchased with "universal" mounts were difficult to install, but did eventually work.
The Linksys Wireless 4-port Cable Router arrived from Amazon.com in just 4 days with ground UPS shipping (free shipping too!). My pc connected to the WAN port is running Windows XP and the laptop runs Windows 2000. I was able to install the router and one of the pc's (laptop) in under an hour! It was so easy to go thru the setup with the Installation Wizard along with the CD provided. I had no trouble with any portion of installing the router or the software. Worked like a dream. I have one more desktop pc to connect which is running Windows 98 (linksys wireless pci card) and can only hope it is as easy. The Linksys Instant Wireless series is very user friendly. Even a novice would have no trouble at all. Next on the list, the wireless print server! This is a really good product for the money.
Tried on several machines and didn't work. Properly the fault of my computer, but in any event, no luck for me.
I have used several different brands of USB HUB's with good and bad results. This Belkin USB HUB has produced as advertised and I am very satisfied with its function and value.
Easy to install and worked perfectly for what we needed. Extended out be 17" from the wall and is able to turn corners. I bought a different one before this and it was way too short even though it said 17". Bought this one and it was great. Recommended get it.
Worked Ok for about 13 months. The pic wasnt great before that either. So now a month after the warranty it flips out. The black "Polaroid" startup screen is now all red. The pictures is totally screwed, its kind of hard to explain what has happened to it, the resolution is screwed, pixelized garbage and the colors are way off. Called Polaroid and after talking to a guy there he said he has come to the end of his troubleshooting abilities and said I could send it back to Polaroid and they would SELL me another. Kinda funny, I entertained the notion to see how much they wanted to charge, they said they would call back with a price. A week later a guy calls at 2:00 PM wanting numbers on the back of the plasma. I am at work so cant do it. He said he would call back at 5:00 PM when I am off work, no call. Been a week and nothing. Long story short........Dont buy it.
I purchased this based on other reviews. What a disappointment!!!!!!!! The cd instillation didn't work so I contacted their award-winning support. Guess what??????? It STILL doesn't work. I guess I'll have to pay some tech person to try and figure things out. That of couse will be added to the cost of the router which will make it less a value than Cisco would have you believe. I can't understand why they can't make these things easier for the average Joe to connect and get running.
We're a small graphics agency and the generic 600x2400 scanner in a multifunction doesn't come close to cutting it for our needs with film or artwork. This was a great, inexpensive addition with 2400x9600 resolution. Would have bought a Brother if they'd had a similar standalone product, but Canon was a decent alternative with TWAIN and OCR.Software install's a little quirky if you're an experienced user and don't want to install the entire package. It will shut down (in WinXP), so you're left with no choice but to install it all. We're an Adobe shop and, frankly, don't need everything included...so, had to do an uninstall of some of the software. Just an annoyance, not a big deal.One exceptional plus is that we use it in conjunction with a Brother MFC-665cw and this is where TWAIN comes in. We can copy from the Canon by pressing ONE copy button and it automatically comes out the Brother. No further gymnastics necessary. It can't get much easier than that.The only inconvenience, as we use surge protector/power strips, is that Canon still uses a big ol' 1990s wallwort that covers a perfectly good outlet. I'd like to see them upgrade a bit to a standalone transformer like in the Pixma IP90 or Brother's machines.
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)
(...) Nothing other than bunch of color dots came after installing per manual. Tried with so called updated drivers and software, but no luck.Do I have to tell you installation instruction on their website was such a mess? Better look for something else. Returned mine to store!
I have this camera for about a year. I am happy with the quality of the pictures and the controls I have, and I like the large LCD display. I would have given the DX6490 5 stars if it is easier to turn ON and OFF. The ON/OFF function is on a small dial with the rest of the controls. The tiny handle used to turn the dial is not too easy to control, especially when I am in a hurry.
I like everything about this repeater. What is different about this unit than the others I've tried? This one works! It works always. It works perfectly. I integrated it with my wireless Harmony 900, and have had, for the first time, no issues whatever with reliability. Add to this the fact that support is superb, and you have an unbeatable product. I called Microsmith with a simple, pre-purchase question, and ended up talking to the company owner, who was more than happy to explain how the unit works, and why it is designed as it is. As a result, I had confidence in the unit before I even ordered it. After receipt, this confidence proved to be well founded.I have three Tivos, a Rotel receiver, a Pioneer plasma TV, a Cambridge Audio CD player, a Pioneer Blu-ray player and several other miscellaneous devices. The Rotel is particularly finicky when it comes to IR signals - the Hot Link is the only repeater that seems to work well with it.If you purchase this unit, I firmly believe you will be as pleased with it as I am.One last thing: The ribbon cables shown in the picture separate into individual cables. This is somewhat obvious, but just in case the photo confuses ...
This is a great product. It does just what i want. It has more features then I need, but I hope to be able to use them in the future.Just one note, be sure this is what you want. Sending TV across the internet you will not get the best picture.
One major purpose for an external hard drive is to back up the files you want to make sure you have in case your computer crashes. Well, mine did just that. Luckily, I had everything backed up on my Maxtor drive, right? Not quite. Some of the files that I had selected for backup were there, but where are the others? Somehow this unit picks and chooses which items it is actually going to backup, or at least it doesn't back up everything that I selected. And there is plenty of room on the drive. It is currently less than 50% of its capacity. I don't get it, but I would definitely NEVER buy ANY Maxtor product in the future.
Received radio in 2 days with Amazon Prime.I dumped head phones because I only listen to NPR talk.Works perfect with J Buds ear buds($5.99 Amazon Prime).Tuning tricky but once you have it there is no accidental slippage.No fade,no static.I have had at least 5 Sonys or Panasonics and this is the best yet.
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.
Ever since I got my first Walkman as a teen, I've used various incarnations of Sony's $30-range 30mm driver headphones. Even back then they had a well-balanced EQ and decent bass response, combining solid performance with near-disposable convenience and price. I was getting tired of the line in my hair from the regular headphones, and the ear-pinch syndrome of the "Street Style" sets, so I decided to try earbuds. These Sonys had the best specs, so I gave them a shot.If only they'd made these ages ago! Sony has somehow found a way to get 30mm performance from drivers almost half that size, and a quarter of the price. I had no idea earbuds, or anything for $7 for that matter, could sound so balanced and actually produce adequate bass.Granted, they're not studio monitors. The soundstage is still 30mm-limited, and they're a little high-midrange-y at high volume levels. But they respond beautifully to an EQ. Just when you think you're squeezing the most out of the little 828s, they willingly pump out a few extra notches of low end with a bass boost. For their size, the full sound is very impressive.Design-wise, convenience is the king with the 828s. The foam-ended earbud rests comfortably between your earflap and the bump over your ear canal (between your antihelix and tragus, for you trivia/anatomy folk), and isn't noticeable after a few moments. Falling asleep with them in is very easy (voice of experience), but they still fit snugly enough to allow a full range of movement, from walking to headbanging. Since they don't actually go into the ear canal and have a very tiny profile, they're very open/transparent. At modest volume levels, you're treated to the interesting experience of hearing your music balanced and clear, while still hearing everything around you at full volume.There's still room for improvement; the foam covers are difficult to get on the earbuds, and they come off easily if the bud gets caught on anything. And the wind case seems a little redundant, it'd be nice to see Sony offer these buds without the case, just to see how low the price could go.All in all, the 828s are $30 worth of sound for only seven bucks, with ease of use and openness that headphones will never match. Replace the cheap junk that came with your portable with these five-star winners from Sony.
I gave this camera to my daughter and she carries it everywhere she goes. She gives demontrations on how close she can get to an object and how clear the details are on the big screen. It is truly amazing. This camera is very hard to find because it sells out so quickly it is always on a waiting list. I was able to find one more for my other child and I want one for myself. If you see it buy it don't wait.
I also have a regular speed 2GB card and I can rapid fire about 20 frames before the card has to catch up. I tested the 133x up to 100 rapid fire frames with no delay. It probably could have kept going. But seriously, I can't imagine the need. I haven't noticed any differences otherwise. Maybe moving hundreds of pictures off the card is quicker, but I multi-tasked while I was copying, so I didn't notice. And how often are you moving hundreds of pics off the card?
I have been using earbuds and constantly pulling them out or catching them on something from the short cable. These are very nice headphones and have a long cable that allows me to move around and not pull the cord out. Comfortable and decent sound for the value. I recommend them if you want comfort and good quality sound.
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.The support issue is really bad. My recomendation is call them yourself before you buy the TV.Oh, and Good Luck!!!!
This item has still not been received. The seller keeps leaving off the Company name in the address so it can't be delivered. I have pointed this out explicitly twice to no avail. They have not answered my last email of over a week ago with a third request to use the correct address for shipment.
My co-worker and I have been considering buying an Archos for quite some time now. We considered the AV500, AV700, and whichever model was before the AV500. Until now, the prices were too high for us, but now the prices are in iPod and Creative territory, which made the decision a no-brainer. The toughest decision was whether I should get the 404, 504, or 604.What I like:- One reason I chose the 604 over the 504 was the size. The 504 is a little thicker, and I thought the 604 would also be too bulky, but I'm very pleased at how sleek the unit is.- The reason i chose the 604 over the smaller 404 is the 16:9 ratio. If you're getting an Archos, it probably means you watch a lot of video, so this is a must.- The screen is pretty nice, picture is vivid and colors bright. Decent in indirect sunlight, not really tested in direct sunlight.- The buttons were a little on the tough side to figure out (I don't read manuals) but once I learned the features, I really like the interface.- Fairly straightforward to get content onto the unit. Similar to the Creative players, in that you can open up the Archos as a folder and drag/drop, copy/paste, etc.- The DVR dock (sold separately) has several output choices - component, S-video, RCA. The new, "modular" aspect of the Archos allows this increase in features, and also the ability to buy the Archos at a lower price if you are not seeking DVR capability.- Overall, a stylish unit, and looks much better in person than in pictures.What I don't like:- The Archos seems to be much more limited in playable content than its close competitor, the Cowon A2. It turns out I have quite a few videos encoded with AC3 audio, and the Archos will not play this content (and apparently MP4 as well) without the purchase of their plug-in ($19.99)- No subtitle support. I watch a lot of Asian movies w/ subtitle files, and was not considering this when I purchased the Archos. Another advantage of the Cowon A2 is that it apparently has subtitle support.- Need to buy add-ons to use DVR functionality, as well as being able to charge through an AC outlet, but this could also be a plus for certain people who want to trim the extras and keep the price low.- Speakers are adequate at lower volumes, but lacking at high volume.- Picture can get a little blurry in fast action sequences.Overall, I am very pleased with the Archos 604 and my purchase was worth the wait. If my dislikes sound like I would rather have a Cowon A2, yes, I would, to be completely honest. But this is for specific reasons and does not diminish my impression of the Archos in any way. Another testimonial in favor of the Archos is the fact that my gf, who usually ignores me when I talk about my gadgets, told she might want to use the Archos if I end up getting the Cowon, and not to get rid of it yet.If you've been considering getting this, I would recommend the Archos, but also qualify the recommendation and strongly consider what your needs are first. If you are looking for DVR capability and playback to TV, I would go with the Archos. However, if you have are looking for a pure video player, consider the Cowon.As a last comment, I just noticed that someone tagged the Archos with "iPod". I'm not sure who would do this, but if you're even remotely considering the iPod video as an option against the Archos, I would say you don't belong here. Blunt, yes, but this is a product some would call an "iPod killer".UPDATE 12/20/06So I gave the Archos to my gf and got the Cowon A2 for myself and did a side-by-side comparison. Just going to list a few areas where one is better than the other.Archos - easier to use interface once you learn the buttons, loads videos quicker, scheduler for tv recording, a little slimmer but feels a little more solid, overall better for the typical userCowon - more flexibility in types of files playable and features, built in recording capability, built-in FM tuner and recorder, 'prettier' external design and menu, slightly more advanced menu interfaceTo confirm my earlier speculation, the Archos is probably a superior unit overall, but the Cowon might offer better features for users with particular needs and/or who are a little more technically and technologically savvy
Quite simply, these are a great option if you have lots of cd's to burn. I have bought more than 12 packs of these, more than 1200 discs burned and haven't come across one defective one yet. Awesome!
It did actually dial the ISP but i got an error each time.
I wish I had read all of the reviews here before I purchased this piece of junk. I never got it to work after spending two days of trying to get it to work. I am very computer savvy and all of the negative reviews on this site are true. I have tried all of the fixes mentioned and I have two video cards in this computer that are ATI's that I am happy with. This is so disappointing and a huge waste of time. The error message that keeps repeating is in regards to "ATIMMC.EXE". I even tried dowmnloading the latest drivers from their website after doing a system restore to clear the CD upload - didn't work - same crashing error messages. ATI must really not care about this product or else they would have found a fix. I have the latest technology on my new computer (Dell Dimension 8400 - 3.4 Ghz, 1 GB RAM). For those of you defending ATI after going through a mess of things to get it working - I say humbug. You shouldn't have to go through all of that with any product. The internet is full of stories about problems with this product - just do a search of the product name and read on. Don't say you weren't warned about this.
I hate it but have to have it. Not very user friendly I don't care what you read in the reviews. I carefully read directions but still have bubbles and the screen protector does not sit flush. You only get one try at it and if you don't get it right the first time you will always have problems. This a non-refundable item please read refunds rules or ask.
Did a bit of online research after reading another review regarding condensation problems. Please note thatcondensation seems to be a problem with any make, model and type of camera. This however doesn't seam to be as widespread as mentioned, and/or confined to one make.Below a link to someone that experienced the same problem with a Sony.http://www.digital-camera-reviews.info/html/digital-camera-reviews-2.cfm?Make=Sony&Model;=DSC%20S%2075Keep you camera in plastic bag when in hot and humid conditions, store it with silica and keep it out of water (obviously).
GREAT ALL IN ONE: XM Radio(I have the Skyfi2), MP3,CD,AM/FM Radio. Compact with plenty of electrical & antenna cording. Runs off batteries as well (CD & XM uses them fast). When using cord, recommend you remove the batteries, or at least open the compartment (to disconnect them), otherwise will run off battery power (even if plugged into house current).Comes with a remote, which I secured on top of one of the speakers with Velcro, this way it won't get lost. The cord/power source I have in a Crown Royal bag attached to the handle (so all are together).Mfg was easy to reach, answered all my questions,and helped me overcome my user error. Very friendly. Has a toll free# 877 463-3574.
Holy Mackeral! I just did a comparison test of the HWU8DD versus a RadioLabs "Wave RV" system. Both are simple USB plug-in Wi-Fi transceivers. I am in a neighborhood (Tempe Arizona) with a LOT of WiFi Activity. The HWU8DD can see 28 networks. The "Wave RV" sees just 8 networks. I also tested the directionality. I was skeptical when I received the HWU8DD because the dish is much smaller and lighter than I had visualized. (That's not all bad!) It is however quite directive. (Not so directive that you can't find the signals that it is not pointed toward however and that is good. Otherwise you would have a terrible time orienting the antenna.) I just calculated the theoretical gain of a 10 cm dish antenna at 2.4 GHz and it is 8.01 dBi IF the efficiency of the antenna is 100%. Typical efficiencies are 50% to 60% so I wonder if they are achieving the 8 dBi gain they imply they are getting. The software seems to be stable and work well. I bought two of these to use in the motorhome when we travel so that both my wife and I can get on the internet with our laptops from WiFi-equipped campgrounds. I am happy with the HWU8DD...
I like the fact that the interface was easy to figure out.The microphone does not seem to be strong enough to pick something like a college lecture, and I have had a lot of problems with creating playlists and having them show up on there and stay.
returned this as it did not work with time warner cable box atlanta 8300. I then bought the Xantech DL85K Dinky and it worked like a charm.Don't waste you time on this one if you have time warner box
We received this much quicker than expected, (less than a week). It went downstairs to the 'theater room' and hubby is now a very happy camper. Thanks!!!
If you like your ears and your earphones to be wet then i suggest you buy it otherwise, stay away the sound i think is wonderful, but it DOES NOT HAVE A MUTE BUTTON OR VOLUME CONTROL. I suggest buying the logitech clear comfort headset has everything you're looking for minus the wetness.
Works just fine. I probably should have just used white lamp wire and could have hidden it better around the room.
I did a lot of research before purchasing these in-ear headphones, and these seemed to be the best combination of sound, function, and price. I couldn't be happier with my purchase! I bought these primarily as a smaller alternative to my excellent Bose Triport headphones that I wouldn't mind using while running and they haven't disappointed. The sound isolation is very good, as is the bass response. I can sit in my room and not hear the rather loud dehumidifier outside my door, even with my door open. I have also found that I don't need to have the volume up very high in order to hear the music clearly- a plus for me! The only downside I've found so far is that I have to readjust the headphones every few minutes while running, as they tend to get pulled out from the cord flying around and as I start to sweat. Probably the only way to solve this would be to have loops over the ear, but that's not what I was looking for so I can't really complain.
At the time I bought my first HotLink Pro WAY back in 1999, it was really the only game in town for what I needed. I'd tried the Radio Shack repeaters, and they were . . . well . . . Radio Shack quality and reliability. Now there are copies and imitators on the market, but the Hot Link Pro is still king of the hill -- hands down. The original Hot Link had served me well for over seven years -- until a couple weeks ago when it just stopped working. I figured it had certainly paid its dues and simply ordered another one here at Amazon. But before I tossed the old one, I thought I'd give Marcus at Microsmith (the inventor and manufacturer) a call for the heck of it to see if it could be fixed for a reasonable charge. I could always use a spare. What happened? Marcus said to send it back and he'd replace it -- free of charge -- with a refurbished unit. After 7 years!!That should tell you something about both the product and the company.Your research should end here. This IS the IR unit to buy. Period.
bought this item and was going to be a Christmas gift but i went to shop to install it just to find out it wasn't working, probably the shipping damaged it!
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.
If TomTom's maps fail and you submit a bug report, the nice support site sends you to TeleAtlas's site which promptly CLOSES the support request. It took two requests before I realized I was being redirected away from TomTom's site.The real problem is not with the maps (which is a good thing), but with the mapping engine (determine how to find a point on a map). I submit the request to the main support group only to have those bozos close the request saying that the problem is with the map. At this point I don't care who is wrong since neither TomTom nor TeleAtlas will say who owns the mapping engine. This stupid device failed when I needed it the most, driving in New Jersey! The TomTom Go 300 cannot map roads that are broken, see bug submission below for more information.So, why two stars?- It fails when you need it- I could scroll around the working map and find the right street, but then I need to stop in an unsafe state .. er .. I mean place and use the device like it was my trusty AAA map.- Support does not read bug reports (I want that job with zero accountability please!)Does it work? Yes it does and it does work very well when you have a nice clean streets with a good map. It does take some time to find its GPS often, but its tolerable. It manages to lose signal with tree cover (seriously, I can still see the sky).Moral of this review: verify with an online map service BEFORE driving to unknown places. Defeats the prupose? No. TomTom Go 300 did find my way around some detours in NJ near Trenton and get me into the parking garage saving me time and frustration (the prupose of this device).Updates:After using TomTom Go 300 for a few months I have seen more problems than I care for. I have recommended everyone in my family to not buy TomTom products. The map for my area, King of Prussia, PA more than two years out of date. It got my dad lost going to a hotel which is 1.3 miles away from me.In some areas, you will fall off the map. The most annoying new feature is TomTom alterate route functions. I am headed to a fork in a road in the middle of nowhere. TomTom wants me to take the "long" way to my destination by switching from the State Route (meaning Route 1 or Route 66) that I'm on to the another State Route at the fork. The thing is, if I tell it not to take the other State Route, the damn device will tell me to turn around!! Once I pass the fork it keeps telling me to turn around. When I choose to re-run the routing software from where I am, it figures out a new route completely passing the road that I need to take. The road is on the TomTom map, but it won't take it until I get on to it. WHAT GIVES?Bug Report submitted to TomTom-------TomTom Go 300 v6.150The mapping engine is BROKEN. It cannot handle a road that is broken into several non-contiguous sections. The city, Pennsauken, gave several distinct streets the SAME name!Destination:3401 Cooper Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109If you map the destination on any Internet site and scroll around, you would see that:[...]All points map to real locations but are not on the same physical road. They are on different roads by the same name in the same city.The TomTomGo 300's map actually has these locations on it, but is UNABLE to map to anything but the first OCCURANCE of Cooper Ave: 7200 Cooper Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109Trying to find the intersection (cross street) of two streets Cooper Ave and Park Ave does not work even though the TomTom's map clearly shows that they do intersect. TomTom can only see the intersection of Cooper Ave and Derousse Ave.That area has several other streets, Sherman Ave for example, that are also non-contiguous.
I purchased this because I had one that I liked and wanted another. It has all the features I was looking for: full size (my big paws don't do well with the tiny notebook mice), an on/off switch on the bottom to preserve battery life, and bluetooth connection directly to my laptop without a separate dongle to plug in. It works equally well for right or left handed people.
In my opinion, I think this APEX player is the best bang for the buck. It does everything.. DVD, CD, VCD, CD-R, MP3, JPGS, and surprisingly MPGs... thats right just burn a CD full of your favorite MPG clips you've collected online and watch them on your TV set. A pleasant surprise I must say!APEX is hardly top-line though. Their products are made cheaply sometimes. Upon removing from the box, the front panel of my DVD tray fell off. Apparently not fastened onto the tray, but just "clipped" onto it. Easily fixed though. And the instructions should have more information in it. But aside from these little problems, I must say its hard to beat a player that has all the features crammed into this unit at this price. It also has: ZOOM, SLOW FWD/RV, FAST FWD/RV, SHUFFLE Play, and pretty much all other features always offered with most DVD players these days. But like I said you gotta love being able to view MPGs/JPGs, and listen to MP3s (you can even listen-in as you FFWD your favorite songs to a certain part of the song. something I have never heard on any MP3 player before this one, and believe me I tried a few).This is the Best bang for your Buck, if you don't care about BIG-NAME products.
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
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.
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.
I got this for use in my car. I hide my Ipod in between seats and the remote control takes over the commands. Easy to use and no problem for the Ipod to get the commands. The only con is that is hard to see the buttoms at night and hard to set tight in the wheel, otherwise, great product.
you need ink and photo paper to print pictures. This comes with ink and photo paper! I know how much ink is left by how many pages of paper are left - it works out nice. for photos. I don't know why anyone would want to read a review about photo ink and paper but amazon keeps sending emails prompting me to submit a review.
After having a terrible experience with a similarly priced mouse that I bought from a retail store I ordered the LX7 from Logitech and immediately threw the old mouse in the trash once I tried out the LX7 for a few days.The function of this mouse is perfect. The movement is smooth and accurate as are all of the buttons and the wheel.The size might be a bit small for some (I have pretty large hands) but I find it to be pretty comfortable still. It's nicely shaped and the rubberized sides give it a good grip.I haven't had to worry about any of the silly syncing procedures like I had with my old mouse and the wireless reception is 100% perfect (the mouse is about 2-3 feet away from the USB dongle, transmitting through the desk)I don't have a single complaint about this item, and for the price I'd be suprised if you could beat it.
I use this when working around the house, in the yard and at the gym. Stays in place very well and gives easy access to the control wheel of my IPOD. Has stood up to more than a year of heavy use and is still doing well for me.
This is a good card for the money. I use it in my Canon 850i I bought from Amazon and it works great.
i bought this mouse a few months back and it has been great to say the least. the receiver picks up your every movement precisely, it is a sturdy very well made mouse (have dropped it twice already on tile floor). the battery life is great, thanks to the auto-shutoff feature it has. Of course you also get the on/off switch. the case it comes with is also very high quality (although i use it to store my ipod, not the mouse). logitech is a great, reliable company and they have come through once again with this mouse. by the way i did try out the microsoft equivalent and not only did it feel very cheap, but it did not pick up my movement quite as nicely as the logitech. would definitely recommend!
The Kensington Slot Adapter Kit does NOT work with the Kensington ComboSaver Combination Portable Notebook Lock K64560US due to a design flaw. The K64560US is designed with a T-bar that inserts into the slot and then turns 90 degrees in a chamber behind the slot. It must be turned 90 degrees so that a pair of pins on each side of the T-bar can then be extended into the slot at the push of a button, keeping the T-bar from being de-rotated and removed. The pins are then locked into the extended position by turning the combination dials.However, the "Kensington Slot Adapter" sold by UNIVERSITY ACCESSORIES INC. has a bow-tie shaped chamber that allows the T-bar to be rotated only about 60 degrees, instead of the necessary 90 degrees. The pair of pins, which are 90 degrees to the T-bar, will not insert into the slot adapter, thus preventing the K64560US from locking, defeating the purpose of the adapter and the lock. Considering the design of the Kensington lock, it seems that the Kensington Slot Adapter is designed to NOT work with Kensington locks.
I've owned a 3rd generation iPod for quite a few years now and decided it was time to upgrade to something newer. The iPod Nano was one of my top choices, but then I found this item and decided to give it a try. It offered much more features (FM radio, voice recording, video, photos) for a lower price. The negative reviews and stories of it breaking soon after purchase made me wary, but I hoped they were just rare occurrences and got one anyways.1)MusicOne of the great features of the Sansa is that it allows you to drag and drop music files right into the drive in MSC mode and it'll find and play it after a restart. No need for iTunes or any other complicated jukebox program. If you would rather use a music program, it can be set to sync with a Windows Media Player library in MTP mode. I did notice that the only way to put user made playlists on the Sansa is to use Media Player and select a pre-made playlist in the sync options.When browsing through music, the typical options of searching through albums, artists, genre, or songs are available. One problem I found was that browsing through songs in a playlist slightly lags compared to browsing through other options. I like organizing my music in playlists so this bothered me.While listening, the repeat, shuffle, and equalizer options are only a few clicks away. One problem, however, is that you can't scroll to any place in the song. The available options are pause, skip, fast forward, and rewind. Similarly to the iPod, the scroll wheel becomes the volume control. The difference is that the Sansa resets the volume to 50 every time you turn off the player. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that, but hopefully it'll be fixed in a future firmware update.As for music quality, I was quite impressed with the sound. My music sounded as good if not better than my 3G iPod. For the record, all of my music is in mp3 format of 192 to 320kbps. The included earbuds are okay, I'm not a big fan of earbuds.2)RadioThe FM radio is a nice feature to have when you're tired with your music and want to hear something fresh. Reception from the Sansa isn't the best, but some stations still sound good if they have a strong signal. The player allows you to create your own presets or it can browse and make some for you. The ability to record radio is a nice addition for those times you want to remember a song you don't know the name to.3)VideoWatching video on a 1.8" screen might seem pointless, but I very surprised by the quality of video the Sansa produced. I first tried converting a seven minute, DivX encoded music video using the Sansa Media Converter, but the program crashed when loading the file. To remedy this, I first converted the file to MOV using a free encoder then used the Sansa program on the MOV file. The result was a 416x304 DivX file (131mb) to a 160x208 QuickTime movie (118mb). The final file is quite large considering it's about half in resolution and frames per second (29.97 to 15fps) as the original. Nonetheless, the video looked and sounded perfect compared to the original (just quite small). Being able to carry videos with you to watch whenever you want is certainly a cool factor. As with music, one grievance is the inability to scroll to any point in the video. The only controls available during playback are fast forward, rewind, pause, skip, and volume control.4)PhotosThe Media Converter can handle most picture formats and convert them to something friendly with the Sansa. I haven't tried adding photos of my own, but the sample photos look nice.5)Voice RecordingI tested the voice recording feature during lecture in one of my classes. I sat in the 9th row and the professor was using a mic. However, her voice still sounded muffled in the recording. The recorder does seem to be able to record voices at a close distance fairly well. Another drawback is that the output file is in 16bit wave format. Voice recording is a nice feature, but you shouldn't expect too much from it.6)StyleThe Sansa looks great, even better than the black iPod Nano in my opinion. The mechanical scroll wheel does feel a bit cheap, but I guess I'm just used to using the electrostatic touchpad of an iPod. The buttons are small if you have large hands and they are somewhat hard to press. I have to sometimes use the tip of my nails to press down. It would have been nice if the buttons were raised slightly higher, but it might ruin the Sansa's sleek look. The included pouch looks nice with the player and is certainly better than getting nothing. There is also an included lanyard that can be attached to the player. Finally, the screen is very bright and its colors vivid, even on the lowest brightness settings. Videos and photos look quite good on it despite the screen size.7)Other NotesI was able to get about 15 hours of use from my initial charge. It's less than the advertised amount, but came fairly close. Charging the battery does seem to be a bit of a hassle since it must be connected to a computer via USB. It would have been nice if they just included an adapter to let you charge with a wall outlet. Finally, more memory can be added with microSD cards, which is a cheaper alternative to upgrading to a model with more capacity.Overall, the Sansa is a great audio player with some nice features. There may be some bugs, but hopefully some of them can be fixed in future firmware updates. It may not have the fame of an iPod, but sells itself through its looks and functionality.PRO:Price (cheaper than iPod Nano for same amount of storage)Extras (FM radio, video, photo, voice recording)Drag and drop to add filesLooks greatMore memory can be addedCONS:Hard to press buttonsLag when browsing playlistNo included wall chargerVolume resets to 50 every time it's turned off
I ordered this speaker because I don't have much room about my TV and my THX center channel is way to large to fit in the space. The speaker does a good job all around.. no complaints.. I guess my only wish was it was 4 ohms not 8.. but all the new receivers (at least the higher end ones) have a microphone you place in the room and it calibrates the speakers.. so my 8ohm center (this speaker) gets adjusted so it matches the others.
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.
When enough stuff got spilled on my old one, I replaced it with a different brand and we hated it... Eventually, we bought this one as it is a good durable keyboard...
I had been looking for a while not wanting to get something that did not have base or sounds crackly when I am playing it loud. I like it loud!!! This little thing really is awesome!! And for the price really hard to beat. Enjoy
This is a very useful and reliable product for the money. I now have two of these, one at home and one at work.
Too bad it was a gift, not opened until the 30 day return-time had elapsed. Works when it feels like it, which is not often.
Small size is great! Purchased this camera to take pictures for afreinds wedding. Great pictures.Everyone is amazed by quality of the pictures. Love the choose of picture settings or using the best shot setting. Anti shake feature is great, no blurry pictures like my Kodak camera. Took over 200 pictures on 512 card. Just remember to recharge the battery, like I forgot to do before the reception.Had to use my old Kodak.Don't hesitate to by this camera. Highly recommend the EX-S600MP.Got the blue one. Catches people attention.
Once you take the picture the is camera incredibly slow and delayed in actually taking the picture. Unless you have a very patient target many times you will lose the moment or end up with a moving target due to this long delay. So slow I would never recommend this camera. Many times I end up taking moveis vs. pictures too, in error. I am absolutely NOT a professional, but do have common sense and it tells me this camera is no good for an average user. I purchased based on the positive reviews, but have to 100% disagree.
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.
I recently purchased the S500 and am a satisfied customer. It has a beautiful LCD screen, the optical zoom is top notch and even the quality of the movie mode is great by most standards. Picture quality is amazing, and it doesn't take a professional to figure it all out. Just point and click. At a price tag of $180, you can't really ask for more... the sound quality while shooting in movie mode is not the prettiest but what would you expect from a digital camera. Also, plan on buying rechargable batteries otherwise your going to make Duracell very rich. (as if thier not rich enough)...
After one year of usage the router starts to have problems. First it drops DSL connection. Then it only works for one pc with static IP and 10Mb after 2 hour conversation with their tech supporter. Then their supporter suggests me to upgrade firmware. Their tech supporter emailed me the firmware, but it can't be loaded to the router. Then the diag light starts to flash which indicates an unrecoverable software problem. Then they tell me the router is dead and if it's over 1 year warranty I will have to buy a better one.According to their tech supporter the firmware can be corrupted. After the corruption there's no reliable way to recover from it because firmware upgrade may not work anymore. I am not sure how their firmware (not hardware) can run into problem and why they don't have a good solution. By the end this is not a hardware problem. How come a software problem can be unrecoverable.So be prepared to run into problem.
iPod cases are all about the iPod you own and what you're looking for in a case. The "flip-top sleeve" is a velcro hinge that secures your iPod inside its case. It allows for perfect view of 100% of the screen and 100% access to the touch wheel, "hold" switch, audio jack, and iPod USB cable port. Please note that if you are looking for something durable, please look elsewhere. This is for extremely low impact environments, much the same as people in an office environment might need for their cell phone or PDA. Like I said, it's all about your needs and what you're looking for. Also, please read product descriptions carefully. From a few of the reviews I've seen here on Amazon, I half-expect to someday see a review for this product reading similar to the following: "I bought this so I could jog with my iPod only to discover that it had a belt clip and not an armband!" ... Please, people, read product decscriptions and reviews and look at pictures of the products while considering what your needs are before making a purchase.
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 purchased this for Valentines day 2007. It is 1 1/2 months later and the product is not working properly. You can hardly make the Ipod stay in the slot provided to play the music. I paid almost $100 for this item and it is poor to say the least
I bought the ipod shuffle and it was a great buy, if i needed another one i would purchase one from Amazon.com. It arrived quickly, and the price was excellant!!
I've tried all types of lightweight headphones and I have a very difficult time with finding a pair that will stay put without causing pain. For me, these work better than any other headphone design. Period.***** The reviews I've read that say they don't fit are exactly the opposite of what I experienced, so if you need a solution to a 'fitting' problem please try these for yourself. *****Sound is above average but not 5-star rating, but since they fit I would not own any others!
The Kensington MicroSaver retractable lock is a wonderful device for people who do not like big bulky pseudo-bicycle locks for their laptop. The unit is sturdy, light, and portable. The unit can fit in the palm of my hand. The unit comes with a retractable 4' steel cable. With a push of a button, the steel cable retracts back into the unit. I trust this lock because it is manufactured by a well known company.I do not understand why the most common complaint for this model/lock is due to the steel cord being so thin. To me, ANY laptop lock can be cut with a pair of bolt cutters. I do not see people in coffee houses, libraries, airports or college lounges walking around with bolt cutters. Do you? People fail to realize that a laptop lock is a deterrent & no laptop lock is 100% theft proof.If you are in search for a sturdy, light, and portable lock for your laptop, I highly recommend this product. It will help put your mind at ease as you step away from your laptop in a public setting.Enjoy in style!Pros:The unit is light and smallSturdy casing and cable wireProduct is made for everyday useFashionable way to lock up your laptopOffers great security at a affordable priceKey lockMade from a well known lock companyThe design of this product eliminates the tangle issue with full size locksCons:Sometimes you have to press the retractable button more than once to get the unit to retract completelyThe steel cord can be short for some wide end desksNo lock on the market is 100% theft proofUpdate: 3/31/11 - 9 months of use and the lock works great! I use it everyday.
Ok, folks, I decided to buy a Linksys Router and PC card.I live in a 1 bedroom apt and the range was simply terrible.I would think that the two items from the same company would have been exceptional, but it was not.After about 75 feet the network was unreachable with this card and companion router (access point).I took the card to work and had the same problems.I would suggest you look at another card.I returned mine.
HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One PrinterHP 6310 works well when it works! When problems arise, it will cost you money if out of warranty. At every turn, HP wants money for info and service the quality of which is questionable. Common problem seems to be flashing "reset power" and "camera" icon which are difficult if not impossible to overcome. I am at a point where I will have decide to pay for "service" the ultimate cost unknown or chuck it into the trash. I am leaning towards getting rid of it and replacing it with a highly rated EPSON.INK IS EXPENSIVE!
We easily set the dual device up in our Volkswagen Passat Wagon and it worked just fine when we plugged them in. A tab inside the device broke off when we changed the DVD and the master player would no longer recognize that their was a disk inside. We called customer service and had to wait on hold for over an hour. Even though we had only used the device one time, we were told we had to pack it up and ship it to a repair location--at our expense. No telling how long it would take for the repair either.
I was so excited about this product and tested it out on a hike. To my dismay, the unit would not work unless I held it horizontal. (So, why have a belt holder?) I wrote Diamond, and they replied that the behavior was normal and &quot;There is currently no way around this.&quot; It took customer support 3 days to get back to me with that. (A time frame Diamond also considers normal.) So either I have a bad unit or am just dealing with bad customer support. Either way, I recommend interested consumers wait until some of the quirks are worked out.
I love my Canon PS SD750! It takes wonderful clear pictures and the LCD screen is very large and clear for previewing your shots. The battery life is very good and charges quickly. SD cards are cheap these days and I recommend at least a 4 GB card. This camera is still made in Japan and the quality is phenomenal. My old Canon pocket camera lasted me 5 years with plenty of abuse and still works like a charm! You won't be disappointed.
I love my Minolta Camera and have learned that the best film for it is 800 Speed. It's just the best for indoor/outdoorand in low vision light shots. Whoever has an out-of-date camera get this film!
I bought a lense on Amazon and it was recommended that this filter be purchased with it - unfortunatly it doesn't fit the lense- I requested a refund and Amazon refunded my money.
I really like the way the look up on the wall, or I should say I like they way they blend into the wall and you don't even notice them till you turn up the volume. I opted for the white pair because they would blend into the white wall better than black ones. The rest of my stereo is black, but I was right to get the white ones. They were about 13$ more each IIRC, but it was worth every penny. My friend has Bose Cubes and when he came over he said he was jealous of the sound created. I looked at the Cubes, on Ebay but I did not want to pay a minimum of 130$ and come away with used speakers. I only paid 115$ for them which was nearly 35$ more than the black ones. But I would do it again in a heartbeat, they sound great as rear surrounds. And you don't really notice them unless you are really looking. I have a pretty beefy Sub woofer, and some nice Polk floor monitors, a sweet center channel all powered by a serious Denon receiver. I would definitely say you cant go wrong with the sound and appearance of these speakers.A word about the service here at Amazon. I have to say how impressed I am. I went and did the Amazon prime deal, try it free for 30 days...you know. So I did the two day shipping option and it was really cheap. I finished checking out at about 8 pm. EST and my speakers arrived at 3pm the next day! I looked and it appeared they came from AZ all the way to Indiana in about 20 hours! Wow. Super fast. I was really happy. I have bought quite a few things over the years here and there but have always been happy with the service at Amazon.
If the jack allowed the time and date to pass I'd rate it at five stars. For someonw who just wants an extention phone where there is no phone jack it would probably be fine. Although the jack does allow the name and number to show on the TV screen it does not allow information to pass through to the log. When I try to go back to find the time and date of a call is indicates all calls received Fiday, December 23 at 5:28 pm ragardless of actual time and date received. I tried to resolve the problem but everyone involved points the finger to someone else! I finally gave up! I should have done more research before my purchase.
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 just got this yamaha ystms50, and i think this system are the best,and i think ya should buy this system if ya dont got 1.
I bought one of these as a gift to put wedding pictures on. It looked GREAT with its high resolution, but we returned it becuase it had one broken pixel (which would really stand out on some pictures). The next one had a bowed screen out of the box and was obviously defective. Returning that one, the third had inaccessible on-board memory. Sorry to say we are giving up on this item. Too bad, as this would be a good item with the right quality control. I have little confidence that one of these would last even if you were lucky enough to get one that wasnt broken out of the box. Fortunately the retailer has accepted our returns with little headache. Glad I didnt mail order it...would have been a hassle.
Fine Picturebut buy a rechargeable two AA 2500 mah battery setup it takes like ~30 pics before it needs a new set.
after a few problems with the delivery of the item the staff contacted me and make it work, than You very much, I'll buy aggain with you for sure, see you soon!!!
I have an old Sony hi-8 camcorder that no longer works. Since I have many years of hi-8 recordings, I decided to move to digital-8 format. I purchased the TR530 from Circuit City. It played our old Hi-8 tapes very well.When I recorded my kids in a well-lit room, the picture quality was much worse than the old hi-8 tapes. It was unacceptably grainy. In bright sunlight, picture quality was okay, but certainly not any better than Hi-8.Since all reviews that I had read about the Sony digital-8 camcorders were good, I assumed that I had a defective camcorder.I took it back to Circuit City and they replaced it with no hassle. To my surprise, the new one had just as poor of performance as the previous one.I called Sony and they could not help me.I then took the camera into Circuit City to demonstrate its problem with the salesman who sold it to me. After connecting itto a large screen TV, he agreed that the picture quality was poor. He then connected a demo model up to the TV, and it, too, had an unacceptably grainy picture. The salesman was visibly embarressed.I returned the second camera for a full refund. (Circuit City gave me no hassle).My experience with Sony Digital-8 camcorders appears to be unique. Perhaps our local Circuit City received a batch of badcamcorders. I don't know.
I don't have a lot of desk space so I wanted to be able to use my keyboard while elevating my monitor, this is a great solution. 17 inch macbook pro is a big computer and this works without much movement while typing which is awesome. I can hide cables under it, and there is a place where you can actually dock cables on the back. I wasn't sure how sturdy this thing would be but so far so good.
This case has the rather critical drawback that our camera (EX-Z110) does not fit in it. The case is too small length-wise and the cover cannot be snapped shut. It is a nice looking leather case, but useless if you have this model (it may work fine for some of the other Exilim models).
This is a solid, aluminum, well built front panel. I bought two of these for two cases that built that needed front USB expansion. A lot of cases these day provide 2 USB, This is a great way to expand that. The ports are shielded and sockets are first class construction. THERE IS NO ANNOYING LED LIGHT, AND the 3.5" box located below my card reader, looks and works great. I didn't need the firewire E1394 socket, and ordered a plastic plug to cover it. A good many of these front panels are plastic and flimsy. You won't be sorry you bought the SilverStone FP32B.
I had the Degen 1103 for several years, and it has a been a good performer. Sensitive on all bands, so you can do some Dxing on it for weak signals. I must say, it does not match my old Radio Shack DX-440 I had from the 90's which was an exceptional performer on shortwave (though more expensive radio). The single sideband on the Degen 1103 is a bit narrow, so need to carefully tune in amateur radio signals. But, for the price still a darn good radio.
I bought this to replace my old one. I love Tom Tom. I have used Garmin and I find that this one is more user friendly.
I use the Sennheiser PMX70 headphones along with my Nike+ iPod while I run. The only problem I've had is the cord is too long since I use an arm band for my iPod. I've worn the headphones for over a year with the excess cord bunched up and dangling on my arm as I run. Recently, I decided to cut and splice the cord to make it shorter. Don't try this at home. It doesn't work. I thought it would be a matter of twisting the two ends of the wire together and slapping on a piece of electrical tape. Turns out there are 4 very thin color coded wires wrapped in fabric and reattaching is impossible. However, saying all that, I've been so impressed with the fit and function of the Sennheiser PMX70 headphones that I immediately went online and ordered another set.
I would like to join the ranks of statisfied customers who bought this device. It works exactly as advertised and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the issue with using a regular remote.
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.
This is the 10th tripod that I have purchased over the years, from a cheap Ambico to a professional video Bogen / Manfrotto (for my range spotting scope). This unit exceeded my expectations in terms of degrees of freedoms, construction quality, stability at full extension and ease of positioning. I have no trouble recommending this as an excellent, low cost tripod (in spite of it being a wee bit on the heavy side). It is a perfect mount for my wife's Canon El-pd1.
I ordered the Cornea MP704B 17&quot; LCD sight unseen. And after long reading and researching, I am thoroughly pleased with my decision. This is my first LCD monitor and I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a 17 incher. BTW, it replaced a 19&quot; CRT and this is so much less strain on my eyes and my desktop.
Not easy to put on but if you get it on right it protects very well.
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 !
I raved about this great printer for awhile. Woke up this morning and for no reason the LCD screen is gone, zap, zowie, outta here. I would only buy this printer if you think you will be able to live without the LCD later down the road.
I placed an order for an Ipod-touch charger , never received it , after a month called the Company (Bargain Cell) and they sent a replacement right-away.
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.
This is a well built adapter with good quality connectors. Works good for sending 1 signal 2 places, but does NOT send 2 signals to 1 place. Oh well, gambled and lost. But for a couple of bucks, it was worth the chance.
Great printer. Easy to set up. Very quite.
Unfortunatly for me this didnt fit my phone receiver because it was slanted so we switched to our other phone and it fit great.Works well.
I just needed something simple and longer tha what came with my dvd player......that didnt have an outrageous price tag. These work perfect and love the length. Exactly what I was looking for.
Pro. Lens quality and result, easy to use,Cons. A litlle heavy compared with other similarsVeredict. Worth the money
After reading the multiple reviews on this set of surround speakers and subwoofer, I decided to get them along with a new Sony STR-2010 receiver. I haven't had a surround system for about 10 years, and that one was a top of the line Kenwood system.When I connected everything and powered it up I absolutely couldn't wipe the smile off of my face! It sounds absolutely incredible in my living room. Even my 11 year old got excited when I hooked the XBox 360 up. It was priceless seeing him smile when it sounded like a missile shot right over his head and blew up onscreen.I absolutely have no regrets about this purchase, and would strongly recommend these to other people.The only surprise was the actual size of the speakers. They were larger than I expected, but I don't consider that to be a bad thing.
I was originally going to buy a corded mouse for $15 at Best Buy because it was cheap but they ran out. The Best Buy guy said the V320 was the next lowest mouse they had at the time at $30 and that it was a great deal. I didn't want to pay double the price not to mention having to buy batteries for it when it died. But I was in dire need of a new mouse and decided to buy it anyways.I'm glad I bought this mouse. The little micro reciever is great its small so its not in the way and it fits right into the mouse itself so I don't lose it when I pack it up. It doesn't waste as much battery as I thought it would. It says it lasts up to 6 months, I've had it for around 3 now and it seems it will last 6 months.I love that you can program the scroll button click. I set it on my mac to open expose, its a great tool. I had nothing bad to say about this. I feel like a dummy but maybe it'll help people. To install the batteries there's a button on the underside of the mouse were the micro receiver goes, just push it and the cover pops out.
This baby came with all the right moves: 1)easy to install, 2)easy to operate, 3)never lets me down. I might add, it also works flawlessly with the WET and my Playstation2. What else do you want, your router to be your girlfriend? Five stars.
I had no idea how small it was.. it's not tiny, but it's a lot smaller than my other tripod and Im just not sure how to use it at eye level. Other than that it's an awesome tripod and does exactly as it advertises. I would definitely reccommend it as long as you are not wanting a tall tripod.
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.
Since most of my photography is done indoors, this filter was purchased to protect my much more expensive lens from accidental scratching. The product comes in a nice plastic case with a foam insert, and mine was clean and clear upon arrival.It's also important that this filter is multi-coated... just like most nice lenses are. There's no reason to throw an uncoated junky filter in front of a nice lens with coating!
I bought the camera 18 months ago (June/02). It has broken down twice. The first time (under warranty)was unable to download pictures from the camera to the PC. The USB cable would not seat properly where it connected to the camera. In any event, I had to send the camera to the Edison repair facility. It took 2 months for the camera to get back to me - no charge except the cost of shipping. The camera broke down again in September 03 (out of warranty). This time, no power - simply stopped working. So, once again, off to Edison, NJ for repair. I'm still waiting for the estimate.Maybe I have a lemon. I like the camera when it's working - it just seems to be spending as much time in the shop as with me.
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.
I was looking long and hard for new 2.1 speakers and came across the Logitech Z2200. For the money, these speakers are very loud and can really kick the bass. The 200 Watt capacity paired with my Audigy 2 ZS sound card can really punch my MP3s to the next level. I love the large subwoofer and the sound from the satellites is very good. I love the wired control unit for its simple yet effective controls and the headphone jack for easy access for times when I want to jam with my headphones. All in all, a great set of speakers that can give you great sounds.
Canon printers are picky because they absolutely require genuine OEM Canon toner. That being said, Canon toner cartridges are solid, well manufactured, and work great! The only drawback is that Canon does not provide a shipping label in the box for recycling, you have to visit the Canon recycle site to print a label. HP on the other hand has an excellent recycling program that is easy to use. Otherwise Canon is great!
... After shopping around various stores and online retailers for a week of two, I found Amazon offered at the lowest price. ...It arrived a few days later, and I couldn't be more pleased!The satellite speakers in the towers are amazing. I don't know how such small speakers can be so powerful. The one downside I noticed was that the subwoofer is not as powerful as it could be (maybe it if it had it's own amplifier, Sony?).Overall, the system is awesome. It is extrememly easy to set up, even for those who have trouble with eletronics. The DVD player provides some of the crispest images I've ever seen. As a home theater system, I am hard pressed to see how it could do any better.
I ordered these earphones for my 5-1/2 year old. She loves them. The headstrap fits great and doesn't fall off when she dances around with them on. The leather on the ear piece is very comfortable. One downfall is that she sings really loud with the earphones on. She really likes the volume control on the earphones. It is much easier for her to use than the volume control on the ipod, dvd player, etc. We have had them for 3 days.
This drive failed on me at a critical moment in the field. I had only owned it for 6 months, and it was not used very intensively. It spent its short life in my laptop satchel and was never dropped or otherwise damaged.During a photo shoot, I tried to copy data from my full laptop hard drive to the Passport. The drive simply would not work. It was powered on and spinning but the computer could not see it or use it. After trying to get it working, it began making clicking noises and I determined it to be dead.I'd hate to think that being jostled in my bag was enough to cause this drive to fail. If that's the case, then it has serious durability issues.
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.
Camera takes beautiful pictures. Easy to operate. This is my first digital camera and it was easy to figure out.
I purchased this stick a few months earlier. When I opened the package it was completely dried out. I will not buy this product again.
I like it very much. It is very versatile and easy to use.
Bought this to push two 12"s. Way more than i needed. install was simple. This would drown 2 15"s easy. A real bang for your buck. Ive read other (unhappy) reviews and can honestly come to the conclusion that they couldn't have hooked their system up correctly otherwise they'd be as satisfied as me.
I bought this neat looking gizmo because I was going to run a TV cable back to the bedroom from the living room so I could eliminate another leased satellite box at 4.99 a month in the bedroom. I thought I found a better idea then running the wire back through the downstairs ceiling and I ordered the X-10 video extender which has a built in remote control extender as well. After I fiddled around with the X-10 remote extender for a couple of hours, I could not change anything at all using it. Even though it was sending the video portion back to the bedroom, the remote operation never worked. I got frustrated and decided to hook up this gadget to operate the remote portion and in a couple of minutes it was working perfectly in controlling the receiver in the living room from the bedroom. It's a very powerful transmitter that fits into any remote control that uses one or more of the AA or AAA batteries. Very,very simple. I will now order another one to control a downstairs receiver so I may change music stations from my outside patio so I don't have to run in and out anymore to flip stations.
Previously I had 1gb total memory in my laptop, since I run Photoshop and do a lot of design work, my computer was getting pretty slow. I bought 2 of the 1gb RAM for a total of 2gb now. It's much quicker!!
Most batteries store chemical energy that can be converted into electrical energy. Well, the CR2025 is no different. It is a battery.My key fob ran out of battery energy and I didn't have a spare CR2025 just sitting around, so I ordered this one. I put it in the fob where the old battery was because it is a battery. Then it worked like a battery, providing energy for my key fob.Again, it's a battery.It is also circular in shape. The bedding for the battery in my key fob is also circular, so it was a natural fit.It also has the make and model inscribed on it.Is is also metallic and silver, so it reflects sunlight.
I've had the SKS-HT540 speakers for about a week and am using them paired with an Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver to play movies from a Phillips DVP 5960 upscaling DVD player via HDMI and music from an older Sony 5 disc changer with stereo outputs as well as for video-gaming on an Xbox 360 via the optical output.The box these come in is gigantic, and you would think it's a small refrigerator, but that's good packing for shipping as they arrived completely undamaged. The size and wattage are the same as Onkyo represents them; the guy that claims the fronts are smaller than listed is way off base. The speaker wire that comes with them is crap as is to be expected (buy your own 16 AWG and you'll be fine); even the most expensive set ups don't come with nice wire, and most don't come with any wire so put a plus in the Onkyo box.I'm currently only using the front three speakers as well as one of the surrounds and the subwoofer, because I have a pair of 5" driver bookshelf speakers that are better voice matched as surrounds for 5.1 sound with the front three, I put the surround speaker in there as a 6th channel for 6.1. I'll say the surrounds are substantially weaker than the front three (my AVR set its cutoff at 120Hz vs. 80Hz for the front three and the sound that comes from it is noticeably thinner than the fronts and my other surrounds; this is reasonable since it's a 3 1/8" driver and .75 tweeter, and its sound would likely be less noticeable mixed in with the other four of its kind). The one other negative I can cite for the subwoofer is that it doesn't have a phase switch so if you find you're having trouble with resonance, you're going to have to place it differently.Those negatives aside, this speaker set is so much better than its price would indicate (I got it refurbished for $219 elsewhere online). The subwoofer puts out surprisingly tight bass and powerful LFE effects for movies. The front three speakers and subwoofer alone would be worth the money paid so the additional surrounds are bonuses in my mind. Movies are fantastic, surround imaging transitions are very smooth, highs and lows are equally well handled, and the subwoofer has more power than I can use in an apartment. I can feel the bass vibrating the furniture and occasionally creating a slight breeze in its direct line. My movie collection has come alive and I've started hunting down well mixed 5.1 sound tracks to audition (Master and Commander and Saving Private Ryan are great; The Indiana Jones Trilogy is nice; the X-Men movies are starting to seem better even with the weak writing of the last one).I had assumed that movies would be well handled, but that I would be sorely disappointed with music through these. I couldn't be more wrong. Varying back and forth between Prologic modes, direct handling, and stereo that allots below cutoff bass to the subwoofer I've been extraordinarily pleased with the sound on my favorite jazz (Coltrane's Blue Train; Miles Davis Kinda Blue; Getz & Gilberto; and some Woody Herman) bluegrass (Rounder Record's 25th anniversary 2 disc) and other variously chosen others that I hoped would tax the system and show its flaws (Dire Straits; Jethro Tull; Cyprus Hill; Grieg's Peer Gynt; Ray Charles the Atlantic Years). I've been playing these at half volume (for reference, I play movies and TV below half and my wife gets miffed), and it's like I'm in the studio or venue with the musicians. I've heard key chatter on the saxophones, Stan Getz's breathiness on his tracks, Joao Gilberto's voice wavering at the deep registers... the detail is phenomenal to me (granted I'd never label myself an audiophile). I'm discovering layers of information I'd never known was there in my CDs. The sound is warm and oddly sweet to my ears. I haven't found a passage or instrument that can make the front three stumble and I've tried hard. They do a very nice job at reproducing dialogue in movies and male voices as well (a weak spot for many smaller satellite packages with small drivers).In short...Pros-Excellent front three and subwoofer-Excellent music and movie reproduction (from these speakers)-Excellent dialogue reproduction (even male voices)-They look kind of pretty and are great in proportion to a 46" screen (I'll try and post a pic)-Surprisingly tight and powerful bass from the sub for its price-Astonishing price for all of this together (turnkey 7.1 ain't cheap anywhere)Cons:-Weak surrounds comparatively, but still as good or better than many other satellite systems-Thin wire included (but many don't even include wire so not much of a con)-Sub has no phasing switchIn total, I couldn't be more pleased or feel I got better value for my money. If you're looking for inexpensive entry into a 7.1 system as I was, you can't go wrong with this.
The capacity/price ratio of this card makes it pretty much unbeatable! My only complaint: Vista does not recognize it and there are no drivers available. This is not too much of a problem since I can download images through the camera although it would be nice to be able to plug the card directly into my laptop. It is fast enough to record video from my Canon SD790IS camera. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product.
these are the best headphone i've ever bought....i generally use em for music and playing games (only casually)....and they serve their purpose right.....quite comfy, though higher end sennheisers have more comfy padding......sound intensity same as higher end ones....quality is excellent....whatever's the different btwn these and higher end models is negligible.....long cord is handy....and finally, cheap!!
Product used to add a SATA drive to an old EDI motherboard and it all works great.
Got it for $50 bucks of MSRP at Office Depot. Love the 10X optical zoom. Takes great pictures outdoors. Decent indoor pics. Compared to the Canon S-50 that I had before, the speed in writing to memory is superb. Also like the switch to turn the camera on/off (instead of the clunky lens cover that always breaks on the S50).
I researched this laptop for quite a while before plunking down my hard earned ducets - so far it's lived up to my expectations (which were high).Criteria to chose this laptop:-Need a small, light, reasonably fast laptop for a great price.Do not choose this laptop if:-You need crazy battery life.-You can't adapt to a different keyboard layout.-You really need a 3GHz P4's speed.-You want a big screenPositives:-Price. Watch for rebates on this one. You can get it for a good chunk less than the retail if you're ready to purchase and can grab a week-long rebate deal. For the money you're getting a ton. Compared with small and lights from Gateway, IBM etc. you're doing it for half the price - and getting the same features.-Performance. The processor and HDD are fast (the latter being almost more important) and 512 MB of RAM is really great for photo/vid editing. Overall this much speed should last you for a long time. I'm looking for a good 5 years out of this thing.-Size. This thing is small. 4.3 pounds or something. It's almost the same size as a 12&quot; G4 Powerbook overall.-Screen. It's sharp and bright. So bright that I have it turned all the way down and it's still pretty darned bright.Negatives:-Avera-who? It helps if you're computer savvy and won't need Customer Support other than for a return for service.-Keyboard. Somebody covered this but basically it'll take a bit of rewiring. I love my home/end/pgup/pgdn keys so you either need to get used to pressing FN at the same time or remap your keys in software.-Battery. 2.5 hours is what I get - inching towards three if I have WLAN off and screen turned down. I think this is plenty of time - but then again my last laptop lasted 1 hour :)-Size. A positive and negative. It's impossible to have a light laptop that's got a large screen (well, for less than 2500 it is). So realize that you'll have less screen real estate than you might be used to. I moved from a 15.1 to this 12.1 and I'm OK.Non-issues:-Lack of a printer port - c'mon, buy a new printer. Don't worry about this.-Only one expansion slot - it's got 802.11G built in and 3 USB 2.0 jacks. I'm not sure that I'll ever have anything in the PCMCIA slot.Overall:If you're a student or professional in need of a portable computer then this is your absolute best bet. I would recommend this computer to anybody. Why not 5 stars? Well...nothing's perfect and the keyboard could conceivably bug some people. Would I buy it again? Yeah, I'm buying two more in a few months for my brothers.I hope this helps - take care!
I ordered these headphones through the Pepsi Points promotion. I'm usually somebody who goes by the saying you get what you pay for, so I wasn't expecting much from these headphones. I was actually very surprised and pleased with these headphones. They have very nice sound quality and are comfortable for me to wear. I don't always like wearing the earbuds so these are a nice change from that. If I can save up enough Pepsi Points to get another pair I will order them again in a heartbeat for other members of the family.
I am very happy with this scanner so far. Set up was very easy and I scanned my first picture in less than 15 minutes after taking it out of the box. My wife was worried about the amount of time it would take to scan but it scans photos in less than a minute. Great machine for the money. Quality is excellent. It even picks up fuss and dust, so you need to make sure whatever you are scanning is wiped off first.
Inexpensive and comfortable enough to wear all day at the range. These fit my ears, and my wifes much smaller ears with no trouble.
The TRENDnet USB to 10/100Mbps Adapter works precisely as described. I plugged it in, the drivers were automatically found and loaded, and network performance was equivalent to a direct RJ45 connection. The adapter is compact, which is important for how I use it. I have a Dell Studio 1555 laptop that I dock at the office, but the Studio does not have a docking station option. So by putting ALL my peripherals on a USB 2 hub I can plug in three connectors (power, HDMI external video, and one USB cable) to have everthing connected. I also run my audio through a Syba SD-CM-UAUD USB Stereo Audio Adapter. I have never had any performance problems. It's simple, and I won't buy a docking station again.
I have a massive record collection, and had continued buying records even after the Aiwa turntable I had stopped working. I saw this on Amazon and saw it was small, reasonably priced, and had a pitch control. Initially I played my 7" records on it, and it was just fine. Once I started playing my 12" records the trouble began. About halfway through any record I play the pitch begins to waver (subtly speeds up and slows down). I contacted Numark and told them about the problem. I got a response telling me I needed to buy a different needle to play 78 RPM records on the turntable. This was a confusing response as I hadn't even mentioned 78 RPM records in my e-mail (nor do I own any). So I write again and explain that my question wasn't answered. So then I'm told I should try to balance the arm properly. I write back again and say that I mentioned in BOTH my e-mails that the unit I was inquiring about was a PT-01, and this model has a pre-balanced (non-adjustable) arm. Numark wrote back "oh you're right, just return to dealer". Unfortunately it's too late for that, and Numark was NO help. Their customer service 'team' couldn't even be bothered to read e-mails and answer accordingly. Do not buy this unit, I wasted $100 and now I have to buy a new turntable. I assure you, it won't be a Numark!
Unfortunately, this unit does not serve the purpose for which I purchased it. Unlike a Tivo, you can not play a recording back until the entire recording is finished. In fact, you can't do anything while recording a radio program except listen to what is being recorded. You can't pause live radio. In fact, I can't find any way to stop a recording once it is started.Reviewing the other reviews, I ran across another missing feature which I haven't yet experienced myself: it does not "expire" older recordings to make way for new ones. Instead, it simply refuses to record the new program.The reception seems OK for stronger stations, but it would be nice if there was a model with some kind of super-quality tuner, if such a thing is possible in such a small package.
I picked these up at a closeout store locally and half expected to end up throwing these away. For the price, I was willing to take a chance. I am glad I did. You can look at them an tell they are cheaply made. I haven't folded them up fearing they might break at the hinges but the audio quality is better than any non noise-canceling set I have owned.
Getting a good keyboard is not easy, the ones provided with computers are lucky to last 12 months in my office. I've had 2 of the Eclipse II's. On both the finish below the space bar wore off within 3-6 months and on the one I used the most two keys failed within 18 months. The back light is nice but not really bright enough for my taste.I have since replaced with a Unicomp Model M, which for $69 is tremendous value as it is a fabulous keyboard. It is an old school keyboard like IBM made until the mid 90's(check out the review on [...]. It is available in with a traditional loud clicking mechanism or a quieter version. Tactile feedback is positive and you always know when you have adequately struck a key. Made in USA.
This has good, crisp sound at the HQ setting. The full range of the mic shows on a larger speaker if you dub it from the headphone jack. The mic is very sensitive (on high) and is able to pick up sounds near and far without over-amplifying the nearer ones.The sound quality is fair at the medium setting and almost unusable at the longest-play setting, so don't take the maximum rec time at face value with these units. I've yet to use all 45 minutes at HQ, so this is perfect for my mental note taking and to-do lists at home. People who record entire lectures or meetings might go with a pricier model and more memory unless they want to strain their hearing with the compressed modes.There are no worries about losing data if batteries die (flash memory) and battery life appears to live up to the 33 hour rating. It's still on &quot;full&quot; after 4 months if that can be trusted. The ergonomics seem clever and they did their best to keep the unit tiny. I think critics of the jog-pad just need more practice!One improvement might be a rougher gripping surface to prevent slippage. I dropped it once on a carpet from 3 feet but nothing happened. I also would like to see more than 100 messages allowed per folder (4 total folders) since I have no reason to use more than one at any given time.
My rear surround speakers were the Bose 161; I was looking to replace them so that I could move them to my front height position instead. The Fluance sounded like it would fit the bill and the price could not be beat. Plus they are a Bipolar type and well after reading a lot of positive reviews by others I decided that this would make a great addition to my overall sound performance. Wow for the price they performed the way I wanted a surround speaker to perform, and hey for the price I could have been taking a chance, but well it turned out to be a good chance, it is what I was looking for. With the Bipolar design the Fluance filled the rear surround field perfectly, and with the Bose 161 as front height speakers it worked out well also. I perfered the Bose at the front height position because of it's ability to be angled accordingly at the listener. As a 7.1 system this set up sounded fuller and very distinguished for it's separating afffects. Of course the center, the front main, and the sub-woofer have to be pretty good too inorder that the overall sound is fullfilled; which my system running off a Onkyo TN-608 receiver, two studio monitors with a 12" woofer as my front mains, a 12" sub by Bic, and a center speaker with dual 6" speakers also by Bic really complete the theatre sound arrangement that I was looking for. The Fluance work for my set up in my opinion.
My mother-inlaw needed a small easy to use cd player, she loves it. It was just what she needed and more, has great sound to.
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.
This cap makes it much simpler to protect your camera AND be ready to use the Cokin Filter System.
This is the perfect keyboard ( I know cuz I am typing on it right now ) I recommend if you like media boards.
Great sound, very portable. The adapters to use different model ipods are a bit awkward.
Great! So good, I bought one for my wife. Easy to use, great photos, good weight to hold, good zoom - a real "WOW!".
I bought this stereo for 199.99 at Best Buy. I am very happy with it. The sounds is so clear. You can hear every little &quot;sh,&quot; &quot;ck,&quot; &quot;cling,&quot; of the music with this stereo. The sounds are not blended. It is almost you can &quot;picture&quot; the sound because how clear it is.If you are a bass lover, party lover, dance lover, this stereo is good to go for your home party. Play it with your hip-hop music, you can feel the beat so increadible. I rate this stereo as perfect. All my friends who have heard it too say the same. I recommend this stereo. And the price, gosh dirt cheap for super best stereo like this.
This was the 3rd iSight that I bought. Not because the other ones were damaged, but because i bought one for my girlfriend and now one for my mom.I already tried some other cameras on Windows and Linux and non offered the quality of iSight.
Specifically bought this because it said it worked with the I-pod Shuffle. After a few agonizing hours of trying everything - including my teenager helping me - it was not compatable with our Shuffle (2nd generation, even!). It's a nice radio, but that's not the only thing I wanted it for.
Purchased the USB headset for use on Skype. I LOVE these headphones. It's great not having to crawl behind my computer to plug in a microphone and headphones. The headphones act as a sound card on your computer, which is great because I can switch between my desktop speakers and headset easily without having to unplug stuff. Great sound quality through the headphones and the microphone.
Just a couple of words on my speedlight. I'm still new to flash photography, but wanted something to help diffuse the light. I read about the Stofen Omni-Bounce in a few blogs and have seen many pros using it so thought if it's not to expensive I'll give it a go. I ran into a small issue because it turns out that the Omni-Bounce is moulded for specific speedlights and mine was not on the list. Having done a little research I found others who had the same speedlight and found that the Stofen Omni-Bounce unit for the Nikon SB600 (OM-600 flash diffuser) would fit my speedlight. Being it was quite inexpensive I took a chance and was not disappointed. It fits snugglely on the flash head and doesn't slip off even when carrying the camera with the flash pointed down.I don't have a softbox yet, or any other diffusers to compare it to, but I have taken some almost identical pictures of my daughter with the diffuser on and off, and I could definitely see a difference in the light. It wasn't harsh as it is with the bare bulb. And mind you I didn't have the bare bulb pointed directly at her, I had the bare bulb pointed straight up to the ceiling to bounce the flash with the reflector card pulled out to catch the highlights in her eyes. As I said I'm still learning about flash so maybe adjusting the flash exposure control would help, but I would still recommend the Omni-Bounce. For $10.99 (the price as of this posting) you can't go to far wrong. And in my case, it fit my third party speedlight.
I thought I did my homework, but nowhere on the box or Samsung's site does it say that you have to have HDCP on the other end of the DVI or it won't work. I have an awsome projector with DVI and the Samsung won't let the image through. Don't buy this unit until you've checked to see if whatever you're attaching it to supports HDCP. If not, you'll be stuck with an expensive progressive scan deck.
excellent product for my elderly father, but the cord is not long enough to each from tv to his chair
I have a Lumix FZ30 that I love. We purchased the TZ3A to have similar performance in a smaller camera. So far it has met all of our expectations. The menus and controls are great and the pictures we have taken are very high quality. I just love the image stabilization.
This is a pretty good little MP3 player, it is tiny. I kind of expected it to be larger, but it's really good none the less. It is so small you can conceal it in your palm. The sound quality is very good. I have not yet figured out how to get the music organized on it, but I haven't had a lot of time to play with it. I only have about 150 songs on it, so I don't know how many it will hold. This page shows that it comes with a leather case, but it really only comes with a plastic cover, which is perfectly fine with me. It is handy to have though, it protects the screen from scratches.
I've owned the Epson 1200, 1270 and now the 1400. I love the wide format printing capability as most of the images I print exceed 8x10. The quality of the prints from the 1400 is outstanding!! I don't sell my photo's, rather I use them for display in my workplace and I often make prints as gifts. If I were selling my prints I would give serious consideration to upgrading my printer, but for for me, the Epson 1400 provides the "best bang for the bucks." Something I haven't been able to do with my previous printers but can now do on my Epson 1400 is edge to edge printing and being able to print directly to CD/DVD's. Both of these features I use all the time. This is a GREAT printer and serves my needs perfectly!!!
I have learned the hard way that there are very few third party manufacturers of toners that are reliable. Tally is a real printer Manufacturing, company, and they are able to do proper testing and quality control of their products. They cost less than the OEM brand, but are at least as good.
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!
B&W has been a quality standard in photographic filters for a long time. The price here is good... don
It arrived in good condition befor I expected it and works great.
I have Windows XP and I was able to plug this item right in and it worked perfectly!!Crystal clear sound. Works well with most media players (I use Windows Media Player the most) Computer is located upstairs, stereo that I transmit the music to is downstairs. There is no static, only crystal clear sound. For the price, this item is an awesome deal!!
way to heavy to haul to europe and does not even help with US hair dryer or curling iron, we brought to Russia, and threw in the trash and left in Russia, what a pain it weights like 50lb., would not recommend, security even stopped us, not a good deal to bring.
I've been using this mouse for years with my laptop and when it wears out, I replace it with another one just the same. Some only last six months but most have lasted for at least a year, and my husband has found the same experience. The thing is that it is so easy to use when sitting in the living room with the laptop or when talking and giving demonstrations that it is more than worth it to keep replacing it. Besides, it's not like it costs big bucks! What do you want?I can't say that we've been overly careful with the mice either. We just cramm them in our laptop cases, or the dog licks one and knocks it off the footstool onto the floor, and the mouse lives on.
My Terastation is just over a year old. I have replaced two drives so far. last week it failed to power up. I have been trying to work with their tech service for over a week. They never have anyone available to talk to you. They do not answer e-mails. After trying for three days I finally got a tech on the phone by waiting over an hour. He said he would replace the unit. He needed to fill out some paperwork and would call me back in 10 minutes. Two days later I got ahold of someone in sales who said she did not know anything about it and there was no record of my call. Then the next day I got an e-mail form to fill out for an RMA. I did and two days ago and have been unable to reach anyone since. Their support is so bad I would never buy anything from them again.They have now told me that all they can do is sell me a new unit with drives. They do not sell empty boxes or power supplies.I bought a Infrant ReadyNAS empty box. They cost a bit more but are a much better company and do sell parts for their boxes.
This product listed as inkjet paper. It was photographic paper!I contacted Amazon, their answer was that , I took too long in contacting them. I relayed that it was only one day after receiving the paper. Beware the B.S. of Amazon!!!
I made mistake getting such a big & bulky case for small MiniDV Sony camcorder HC26. This case can take any big size old camcorders (like old Sony Hi8), so if you are looking for your new camcorder this definately is a bad choice.
I bought this CD changer to replace an older version that, after years of excellent service, finally refused to recognise the presence of a CD. So far, it is as reliable in service and quality as its predecesor. I recommend it.
I use this Hard Drive as a back up for my mac and works perfectly.
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 my second stand. I now have one at home and one at work. It keeps the computer cool and at a good angle to protect my neck and back and also works well for my hands. I also use it to put my sewing machine on for the same reasons.
The cables were shipped fast, and work as they are ment to. I have nothing bad to say about these cables. They either work or they don't, so far they are perfect, this was a good size for me to help with cable management, the right angle was also nice plugged into the motherboard. Was a much cleaner looking plug in system.
Even though these are not the "top of the line" Plossls, close inspection shows they didn't skip on the necessary steps that go into a quality eyepiece. The casings are metal and do not in any way feel like plastic as other reviews may imply. The internal filter threads are darkened to minimize unwanted reflections. The optic elements themselves, along with being fully anti-reflection coated, are edge-blackened, a step most 'cheap' eyepieces ignore and another way to reduce internal reflections and light loss. Like any eyepiece, care must be taken when removing filters not to loosen the casing as they are designed to come apart. This is not a sign of poor craftsmanship, just thread it back on until snug. Far better Plossls do exist, but if you're looking to get your first set of 1.25" eyepieces this is the way to do it.
From the second day I got this, I had a problem where if I slid the port thing all the way into the case (as you're supposed to be able to do to protect it), it got stuck. I had to jam something into the end while sliding the button to make it come back out. Then the end bent and the case cracked open under the tiniest strain (after I'd owned it for ~1 month). It was ridiculous. I have had Sandisk products before and have been happy. In terms of speed, storage, etc., this one has been great, but since it is basically destroyed after 2 months, it isn't much good to me. Titanium is a total misnomer!!
I am a fan of Sansa players, as they frequently have expansion slots for microSD cards. It's a cheap way to add more memory. Some of them are picky about brand, and seem to prefer SanDisk microSD. Conspiracy? Sansa firmware can only use 2GB of flash, but rockbox (see below) is up to 8GB or 16GB; I don't remember which. Bigger than any microSD I own, for sure.I am not entirely convinced by the ring-style interface. Still getting used to that.Other pro: large screen area given the size of the player. FM and ability to record from it. Built-in place to attach a lanyard. Tasteful design, obviously influenced by iPod. Don't have to use iTunes! Yay!Other cons: proprietary USB connector (boo!); should be miniUSB. Back cover is screwed down; don't know if the battery is replaceable. On my c2xx Sansa player there is a battery cover for easy accessibility.Sansa firmware is generally capable but v1 e2xx players will enter an entirely new level of functionality and customizability with rockbox (rockbox dot org). You'll be able to play flac, ogg, etc, and be able to play video without using that Sansa media conversion monstrosity. Truly useful multi-bookmarking features are a godsend for audiobook and podcasters that hop around instead of listening to one thing at a time. Almost like a tivo; stop any file whereever you want and restart it later.Note: v1 players have firmware that starts out 01.xxxxxx. The v2 players (03.xxxxx, oddly enough)will also run rockbox but that version isn't 100% yet.
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.
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.
great budget sub. bought two of them and put them in a ported box with 1 ft per sub tuned to 37 hertz. these slam hard. givin them each 300 watts at 2 ohms from a soundstream 600 watt 2 channel rubicon amp on a jvc headunit and these things shake my blazer pretty hard. i got 122.4 decibels peak at the dash. great buy. just dont overpower and make sure to check the dustcap. i had the 15 inch version of these before and the dustcap tends to come loose and rattle. i just put some super glue on mine and sealed it back down. no big deal. very satisfied.
I don't really have anything of great significance to add to the reviews of this product that others haven't already said, more thoroughly and/or eliquently than I could......but AMAZON keeps popping up "Survey" boxes on my screen, so what the hell, i'll shut'em up and respond. This little stereo is BIG on quality sound, and i mean really big. 180 watts pumping out all of this clean, rich, un-distorted music ..... well, it's EXactly what i was looking for. A small unit that basically fits anywhere, while giving you high-quality HiFi. I couldn't ask for more, for $130. The ONLY criticism i can levy on this unit is that i wish the speaker wires were 12" to 16" longer on each side, for greater separation. The "noise" that some complain about when the CD mechanics are operating is of no concern to me .... it comes and goes quickly; it's just 'doing its thing.' The remote is a nice feature too .... i wish i could open and close the CD changer with it though. This is just small potatoes; the product is a GREAT BIG BUY ! Simple, attractive, practical .... WITH GREAT SOUND. Way to go, Panasonic. (I just hope it keeps working for a long time...)
I've used my Sony HVR-Z1U HDV camcorder in some very extreme conditions, and it it comes through on a regular basis. I shot Hurricane Katrina video footage during the storm (for StormStock) in driving 100 mph rain. At that time, I had purchased and was using a rain coat for the camera. It never failed. Previously, in Hurricane Dennis, the unit failed in the rain, without the coat. The screen went black. I dried it off with a hand dryer and it came back to life to be called back into action with Katrina.My HVR-Z1U has shot hurricane video, tornadoes, lightning, and other storm footage, often in the rain and dust. And, it keeps on going.The unit prefers mid-range lighting. It can shoot good footage if you give it that.Sony can improve this unit by adding SDI to output to HDCAM. I'd also like to see true 24P added and maybe variable frame rates.This camera is just a couple options away from being a professional system.Martin LisiusPrairie Pictures, Inc.
You can use this instead of a cheap yellow tagged video cable for a component with composite video out. I have an ancient laserdisc player with only red/white/yellow analog outputs, and this really helps get the best picture for those times I'm getting nostalgic and watch an old laserdisc video.....I'm using a couple more for digital audio interconnects, and you can't beat the sound. It's definitely an improvement over what I was using previously (Monster cables of different generations).
Works flawlessly out of the box just as it should. I was up and networked with three computers in less than 1/2 hour. Two computers on XP one on ME. Great product.
I have had this camera since the day after Thanksgiving. I work with digital photos and am pleased with the high res size. For what I paid, I got what I expected; nice point and shoot pictures that can be printed at 8x10 and smaller. I would not recommend a digital zoom if you are a person that expects to do a lot zooming- choose optical zoom. I would highly recommend this camera for simple photography/printing needs.
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.
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 rated this case as I did only because it does not allow easy access to the on button only but other than that rating the case is a satisfactory purchase, it looks and feels like real leather and is well made, it has a slight leathery smell to it which is dissipating since I received it, I would highly recommend this product for protecting your Sansa e260 player and for the price you can't beat it for protecting your player it also has a great feature for protecting your players screen which is a very nice feature that no other cases have on those you have to purchase screen protectors separately which would make your player accessories more expensive so this was very nice to have on this case, I am happy with my purchase
If u are thinking of getting an ipod or ipod mini, don't get those. Get this it has a color screen (good quality)it plays MP4 and mp3 this means u can watch movies and other video look at pictures, and much much more! This is also much smaller that either of the ipods.
Great machine. Very comprable to Sony RioVolt. I think it is even better. Pine was the orriginaotor of Mp3 cd players. Only down side is huge battery waste. Get one tody!
Ever since I purchased the IM3, time and time again I have been pleasantly surprised by the sound coming from these tiny speakers. They don't sound tiny at all. I have an HP 17inch laptop. The sound coming from the IM3 is leagues better than my laptop's built in speakers.Of course you have to keep everything in perspective. These are portable speakers, you can't compare them to desktop systems that come with larger woofers and a sub. The IM3 make great portable speakers I can take anywhere.
Excellent sound from this 2 lb. "on the go" sound system. I bought it to use on a vacation to St. Thomas. Lightweight for the carry on and beachbag. 7 hour battery life that recharges easily. I now use it wherever I go around the house and on the deck. I used to plug my ipod into my AVR using the red/white audio jacks. The sound from this unit sounds much better than the AVR plug in. I am still amzed at the sound quality. Nice find!
One of the main support rods was, where the standing pegs are inserted, was drilled too big. Unit will not stand properly.
These CDs are are manufactured for stand-alone CD Recorders not for CD &quot;burners&quot; in computers. The stand-alone units will not accept computer discs, but computers will accept both. The CD-R Music (or audio) cost more because they are taxed by the RIAA to compensate artists for piracy. Computer discs do not have that tax, and are therefore cheaper. The quality of the discs differs from brand to brand, and results vary from brand to brand and CD Player to CD Player. I would not buy these CDs for a computer burner, it's not as cost effective as other CDs for computers. I do, however, reccomend the Memorex CD-Rs with the white labels over other brands. These seem to have fewer problems in car CD players and older cd players.
this stereo is awesome! great sound, great look, it provides evreything you need in bookshelf stereo!
I bought this card when I discovered that my old AirPort card was not compatible with the new G4 Powerbook I bought, and after a month of using it under my own conditions (a medium-sized apartment with extremely thick and dense walls, an old AirPort base station, a frequent user of public Wi-Fi areas), my verdict is an unexcited thumbs up.Using the older base station, the only performance difference I've noticed compared to the older non-Extreme card on my other computer is a slightly stronger signal when I'm close but several thick marble walls away from the base station -- in itself not enough to warrant an expensive upgrade. The card is smaller, which I assume gives Apple a little more space inside the computer to pack in other features, but may also be an excuse for forcing users to upgrade from the older card as I did. It is a heck of a lot easier to install than the older version, which required some special tools and a lot of patience.But, really, such an analysis is moot. There is no Apple computer in the world that can use both the older non-Extreme card and this Extreme AirPort card, so if you have a model that is compatible with this Extreme card and you want wireless access, this is your only choice.And in the end, my lack of excitement about how card works is probably the thing to get most excited about. Installation is snap, and the backwards compatibility -- not guaranteed with all Apple products -- with older base stations is built in. Once everything's in place, getting up and running is effortless to an extreme that our Windows cousins will find tough to fathom.
I had been looking for a good cutter that would give me straight cuts and not tear the paper or chipboard I was cutting I do believe I found it with the Rotatrim. Only regret was not purchasing the larger one but the 15" will serve the purpose for now.
The bottom line: If you have $3-400 to spend on a portable player, the Personal Media Center is the gold standard and the Zen is a great choice. A great but pricey companion for audio and video, durable enough for kids with room for everyone's favorite content.The details: I've been using the Zen Portable Media Center ("PMC") for a few months now and have found this product to be a solid performer. The Zen is roughly the size of a VHS tape or a large PDA (remember the Newton?). It fit nicely into one of the slots of my laptop bag (which I suspect was designed for a large laptop battery) and the folding leather case flips up into a stand when seated on a table or lap.The first thing you notice is - if you own a Windows XP Media Center Edition ("MCE") PC - the UI on the PMC is the same which I svery straight forward with simple scrolling selections for video, photos and music. The toggle controls on the left were responsive and quickly let me thumb up and down the selections. The audio volume controls on the right are a little small but easy to access and because they require solid contact are not accidentally bumped. And the audio/video playback controls on the right side are easy to understand and use, as we quickly were able to navigate through video clips: a quick press of the button skips ahead several seconds, while holding the controls down quickly fast forwards or rewinds through content.Content is loaded on to the PMC via Windows Media Player 10 (WMP). Unlike other reports, I've had no problem getting content loaded. The software via WMP 10 is user friendly and fast - I found that conversions of files on my Media Center PC were happening at about 1/4 to 1/3 faster than real time (where a 1-hr show - edited to 42-44 minutes - was encoded in about 30 minutes). Once you assemble play lists of audio and video, you press the "sync" button and walk away... I set up a bunch of files to be loaded the night before a plane trip and found that all of the files successfully converted and loaded to the PMC.Keep in mind the conversion time: files recorded on a MCE PC must be down converted to the screen size and resolution of the PMC - this takes time. But the resulting quality is very good: I converted several shows, cartoons and movies without any noticeable video artifacts and excellent audio. Some people have noted that conversion can take about the same amount of time as the play time of the show - this seems to be impacted by your PC's processor speed, so I found that although it was no speed demon, it worked fine.On the operations side, the ultimate test is how quickly my young kids get up to speed: within a few minutes they were happily watching (and rewinding and watching again their favorite parts) from their favorite cartoons. My kids had no trouble holding it and watching it between the two of them, using a headphone splitter to accommodate both of them. An added bonus is the AV out on the PMC which connects to a supplied mini-plug cable that splits to separate AV RCA plugs: at the hotel, the kids (and parents!) were thankful that they could watch their favorite shows on the hotel room TV which (thankfully) had RCA inputs. Quality issues were noted on live action movies (as the resolution is lower than on MCE content) but very good for cartoons.As for loading DVD movies, this is covered in other posts. For the purposes of playing back movies I recorded on my MCE, the movies looked and played fine. And `though some complain about smudges on the screen, I found it was fine and cleaned up easily with a damp cloth.Operational controls are strong, with good fast-forward and rewind functions: if you pause a movie and return to it later, you can pick up where you left off (a nice feature). Battery life was great: I was able to run for six hours with no noticeable issues. (Note that on the first charge, you have to charge the battery overnight, and set a little switch inside the battery compartment - instructions are clear on this. Overall the Zen PMC is high quality with great design and very good manufacturing, resulting in a strong product that should last a while. The slightly padded case enabled it to survive several floor drops (and Creative offers an after-sale extended warranty that covers bumps and bangs).Pros: Great quality TFT screen, video playback, battery life, super UI, good bundled software and strong manufacturing and designCons: Screen smudges and no support for SD cards as on newer units.
I have bought several of these for all my lenses! One of my lens I had dropped over a year ago but I dropped it with the camera attached so the lens actually got damaged from all the force and weight. However, I dropped another pair of lens on New Year's Eve (camera not attached) and the filter cracked. I was so scared that the lens got damaged as well but turns out, only the filter was damaged and the lens were fine! What a relief and I am so grateful I put down a few bucks for this filter. Had I not, I would have been spending probably two hundred dollars on a new set of lens. THANK YOU TIFFEN 58MM UV PROTECTION FILTER FOR SAVING MY LENS! They are super easy to attach too! I love 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!
I bought this camera for a friend and I have just tested it with few photoes. The photoes look very good!
I am using this memory card in my video camera and it works great. Videos transfer great and the quality is very good. No problems to report.
2+ years: No complaints other than it is a 4:3 aspect ratio...TV is a solid performer with a great picture!1.5 year mark: TV still going strong...no problems with convergence as I have heard many complain about it with the Apex sets. DVD's still look great. It was a good purchase at the time...Almost Month 12: TV is going strong. I have not had any problems from this set. DVD's still look incredible on this set...Convergence is rock solid and has not budged...great value for the money I spent on it...overall I am satisified with this TV.Week Nine: TV going strong and providing an excellent picture...I only wish it were 16:9 aspect ratio...other than that, I am satisfied.Week Three: Going on week three of ownership and I got the progressive scan Sony DVD hooked to the Apex Unit and all I have to say is the picture is movie theater quality or better. The TV faithfully reproduces what you would see in the theater and in some cases better. My one gripe would be that the picture is a little brighter but, then I have been watching direct view tv's for my entire life. I watched "Rockstar" on DVD this weekend and was very impressed with the picture quality. Once again I see a negative review of the TV and wonder if they purchased it through mail order, which I STRONGLY don't recommend. I suggest you go to the store and see what you are buying as I did. I repeat again that I would never buy a big screen tv via mail order...you are just asking for trouble in my opinion.Week One: I got my tv hooked up yesterday and must say that I am impressed with the analog cable signal. The non-progressive scan DVD's look great through an S-video connection. I am upgrading that to a progressive scan player today and will have an additional comment about it later for you. All I can say is I know Apex is low end electronics and not something I would normally buy considering I use Cambridge Audio Works speakers but, for the money I paid on this TV I got a good deal. I bought mine at Sears after having them price match Wal-Mart's price. I also sprang for the two year warranty from Sears just in case. Honestly, I would never buy a projection screen TV through mail order like the others did and I certainly would not jump at an "extreme" deal that some advertise because you are probably getting a refurb unit...same goes for buying something like this at Fingerhut or Heartland...the prices are so great because you are getting a refurb unit or scratch and dent unit. Frankly, a purchase like this should not be bought online or through mail order retailers...just my opinion.Pre-Purchase comments: I'd like to state that I went to Sears today and looked at the Apex GB43HD09 and was impressed with the picture it provides using a standard analog signal like cable tv. I would also like to comment on the others here that have slammed the Apex set. In all instances they have complained about a part breaking or going out...If they had these units shipped to them, I can see where they might experience such a problem...has anyone ever seen UPS ship things? A safe bet would be to pick the item up in person at the local store, like I intend on doing. That way, I know what I get and I know how it was handled in transit to my house. For the money, this TV is a good bargain.One final note is that Apex uses many components found in Sony and Toshiba TV sets...in fact the menuing system is identical. They all get parts from Changhong Electronics.
AWESOME keyboardat first i waz all WHY DID I JUST SPEND (BLANK) ON A KEYBOARD , then i saw it and waz Glad i did.PROS: can REALLY see it at night,3 different colors, DIMMER knob(mines alwayz on full,lol)Big letters,Quite.CONS: non at all , but that could just be me,lol I LOVE THIS THING.BETTER REVIEW IN A WEEK/month ( youtube . com / audiogod9000 )oh yeah and i have had this Keyboard for about 1month already AND NO PROBLEM AT ALL-audiogod9000
You think you won't need the wall anchor but this shelf is very heavy. It feels very sturdy and looks very sturdy. The feet broke on mine after being up a few days and the whole thing came crashing down. It's an amazing shelf but it might just be a little too high. I am dreading the aftermath of having to check all 450 dvds that were on it to make sure that I didn't lose anything in the fall out. It took a few hours to clean up the mess it caused and a steel shelf will do some damage in to anything that is in it's path sadly. Luckily I was not where I normally am which is directly in front of it. My chair has seen better days now though, as I have to start my search for a new one. The shelf is great and does look wonderful. I have a 2nd one on the way and hopefully it will work great alongside the other one. Luckily I had a few extra shelves to fill in the gaps of the ones that got mangled when it collapsed. Some people say the feet trick works and you have it tilted against the wall. The feet on mine for some reason just snapped and that was that. Like I said do the safe thing and use the wall anchors that are included. I have every intention of setting it back up and trying again.
Simply amazing,awsome have had unit for 4 months very happy thank you samsung.winner
says its a large bag well its not compared to targus drifter II or targus city gear. its has very few pockets and those are small as well.if you have lots of pc equipment like hdd power cords for them your gonna end up dumping it all into one section of the bag, not really organized if you ask me.but on the pro side it is well constructed and looks durable.if you just need it for laptop and a mouse and its own power cord. and some folders/files/mags, ect.....but for a traveler with lots of pc stuff i dont recommend it.
This cable completely changed a new, small TV's picture with better color and resolution. The difference was so major we switched all our televisions to Monster. If you get cable ... get Monster.
The bag is very basic but the sunpak tripod we purchased fit perfect. The bag is a heavy duty material which is nice. It is not to big where the tripod slides but not hard to put it in the bag. The handle is a little strange because it is kind of too big to hand carry but not big enough for the shoulder. Not a deal breaker.
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.
This mouse pad was the perfect inexpensive kind I was looking for my purpose. I am planning on buying a couple more, to put underneath some desk items, like staplers, easy way to dress up a desk with some color.
Previously, I purchased the Radio Shack Remote Control Extenders and I hated it. The Hot Link Pro Remote Control Booster fixed all the things wrong with the old system. It is easy to setup, easy to use and very, very sensitive. I have experienced only one glitch. It is so sensitive that during the first two minutes after I turn on my 42" HD TV the TV over rides the IR signal. This goes away quickly and I'm sure it may have more to do with where I've located the receiver. I highly recommend this product.
It is very easy to transfer VHS tapes to DVD-R disks with this unit, insert a blank DVD-R disk, start the tape, and hit the "dubbing" button, that's all. That's the good part. The bad part is that it broke after only 1 month of relatively light use. The VCR motor began making loud grinding noises and nothing would play, including DVDs. Kudos to BB, though, they "fixed" it in only 2 weeks. The unit has worked since (2 months or so), but one time it did make the grinding noises, so I am wary. Also, the picture quality is average to poor on DVD playback compared to my Panasonic CP-72S, so I keep the Panny hooked up also for playback use. By poor picture quality I mean the colors are weaker and you can see jagged edges on diagonal lines. It is certainly watchable, just not as good as 90% of players out there. In conclusion, not a bad buy for what I paid (less than half of list), use it only for VHS transfers and it is probably ok. Keep in mind LG is the old "Goldstar" brand, low end c**p mostly, but they have been successful in improving their quality and image somewhat, but apparently not on this one. If I had to pay full price, I'd consider spending a bit more and getting a better unit.Update: January 4, 2007: unit has same problem again, motor grinds continuously. Stellar Best Buy customer service refused to provide me a refurbished or replacement unit. Given the issues and poor video quality, into the garbage it goes...
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.
I bought this item for a Christmas present to me after having a friend's percolator coffee and have been very happy. I bought filters as well after reading many reviews, and it is true that you need filters in order to not get grinds in your coffee. It is really easy to use and I went from not making very good coffee (via coffee presses and drip coffee pots) to making coffee people actually like to drink! It seems the reviews are correct and percolators are the best tasting coffee.
I had the luck of finding this CD player/radio tuner on sale at roughly a third of its suggested retail price, and I'd say it was a steal, and I would have even paid as much as half of its retail price and still say it was a steal.The player looks gorgeous and sounds wonderful. I have been using Sony products for years, so for me it was very easy to program. Extra features like the MD link are nice to have too, although I do not know if I will ever use them.Why this product did not get five stars: the digital radio tuner is just average compared to other tuners I have heard, even Sony's own. However, it is very difficult to get good radio reception where I live so I am not too upset about that. Also, the remote control feels flimsy and cheap. I would have gladly paid a few extra dollars for a good remote.
I was very pleased to hear this unit after I received it. It was much better than expected and I was truly amazed that I could get this much sound for the price. It far surpasses the sound that I compared to some of it's riveils. Great value!
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 purchased this card about 6 months ago. I had no difficulties setting it up, but on the other hand I have a lot of computer experience. However, I believe that even with limited computer experience one can set this card up pretty easily. Windows installers are rather self-explanatory nowadays, and LinkSys' installation guide is decent.Even post-install the card works pretty well. However, I have been having a problem with the card occasionally not being able to connect to my LinkSys wireless router. This happens once every 5-6 laptops start-ups/stand-by resumes. Once I go into card properties and change the Transmit Speed, from say 'Full Auto' to '11MB' it finds the router and all is well. But this keeps happening over and over again. It becomes very annoying after a month or two. I am using the card with a Toshiba Tecra 8100 laptop, running Win2k, with all the latest patches, etc. The card driver is the newest available.With the on-network/off-network problem regularly coming up and annoying me, I would not purchase this card again. However, I don't know whether other brands like D-Link would work any better, but just maybe it would. So try other brands instead, especially if you have a Toshiba Tecra 8100.
Bought these speakers from amazon. It was the cheapest a few months ago and it still seems to be. These speakers have a great sound quality. I love the bass especially when playing games or watching movies with loud explosions. I am not a music enthusiast though, but when I do listen to music they do there jobs well. These speakers are really small and I would recommend them to anyone who doesn't have any room for 5 or 7 speakers, but would want quality speakers.
This coffee pot makes great coffee and it is really hot. Just what I wanted.
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 $...
I've wanted a MP3 player for awhile and to be honest I hadn't even heard of the Chiba but I stumbled onto a Chiba 256 for $65 with no shipping charges on Ebay (thanks Rick) so naturally I couldn't pass it up.It didn't come with headphones or the cord or the clip but for that price who cares!I don't listen to anything less than 128 kbps music and I prefer hard rock and classic rock.I paired it with both $10 Sonys and the nicer MDREX71's and while the sound quality is good it could definately use more power.Personally I'd rather have it be slightly bigger and take 2 AAA's if it would give it more volume.As it is I find myself on 30 (max volume) all too often and what's worse is I'm occasionally reaching for the "up" volume button only to find its as up as it will go.If you dont care about loud music you will love it but if you like it loud you'll wish the Chiba was more powerful.I really notice it when I listen to the same music files on the computer which obviously has more power.On the computer my Sony MDREX71's sound unbelievable, on the Chiba they sound merely good.Other than the volume issue (a rather big issue for me, I'm glad I didn't pay the full $140 for the Chiba.) and the fact you need the Rio Music Manager software (not such a big deal but a minor annoyance) it is an amazing little device.Everyone that's seen mine has been impressed. And personally I'd rather have this with an extra 512MB card than a more delicate and less reliable hard drive based player.One last thing I bought the premium MDREX71 Sony headphones for the chiba and my old $10 Wal Mart Sonys actually sound slightly louder in the chiba. The 71's have zero distortion and do sound better but only slighty on the chiba.Do the same headphone comparison on something with some power and the 71's blow the cheapies away.All in all the Chiba is a cool piece of tech gear.If I was buying it full price though I think I'd opt for the Cali 256 instead. Maybe even an IRiver product if they were louder than the Rio stuff.(A day later )I used the Chiba today walking the dog and my ears were fresh meaning I hadn't listened to any music.I must say it is louder than I gave it credit for.Also it is dependent on the album for instance I noticed my Rob Zombie CD is pretty loud whereas my Scorpions CD's were a fair amount quieter.To be honest it probably is loud enough for most users although I'd still like a little more volume.To be fair it does sound better than I originally thought it would.All in all a pretty darn cool piece of gear.UPDATE 8/20/04I've been using the Chiba for a few months now and I must say I was overly harsh in complaining about the lack of volume.It is too quiet with some files but with others it rocks...so I guess it isn't so much the player as the file that dictates how loud it is.I still think it could use a touch more volume but it isn't as bad as I made it seem earlier.I sure do love mine and would buy another in a second.I'd be a crying you know what if it broke...that tells you how good of a product it is!My only other gripe has been resolved as well. I didn't really care for the RIO software...I wished I could use the windows media player.Well one day I got an automatic update message and viola...I could use the Windows media player that I was used to.Now I really don't have any complaints except for a minor one...the FM reception could be better, but that is a minor quibble.I am VERY impressed overall.Now I'm waiting for the successor to the RIO Karma to come out.Even when I have it though I'm sure I'll still use my beloved little Chiba alot!I'd give it a 9 out of 10.I'd be perfect with better FM reception and a touch more volume.
I bought a Buslink Mp3 player in a Datavision Store in NY (Datavision is a big reseller, listed in Buslink page).The unit sound volume is weak, but this is not the problem. After just 3 months of use the unit wont play mp3 anymore, the screen went crazy every time I start it, and then froze. I contacted Buslink to got a replacement but I got THE WORST SUPPORT, INDIFERENCE AND BAD ATTENTION from they, particulary from Ivan Smith, customer support. Walk away from Buslink. They cannot replace the unit without the invoice from Datavision, they do not honor your waste , confidence nor preference. Stay away from Buslink, a unit that lasted only 3 months and they wont replace. I REPEAT, THE WORST QUALITY AND SUPPORT I GOT IN TONS OF PURCHASES. DONT BUY ANYTHING FROM BUSLINK
I bought the Simpletech 64 MB compact flash card and was instantly impressed with the added storage capabilities. It's inexpensive and definately worth the added functionality to use with digital cameras, PDA's and MP3 players!
Speed is a big theme of the marketing, and sure enough you can get off a burst of shots at a startling speed. With a Lexar 32x card, I can shoot 640x480 30fps until the card fills - at 2MB/sec, this doesn't take long, but you get stunningly good output for such a small device. (320x240 is still nice, and only 500k/s, or almost 10 minutes on a 256M card.)Note also that although it doesn't have a tripod mount, you can make it very stable by shooting with it folded flat - I've gotten some excellent driving shots simply by setting it leather-side-down on my dashboard. Being able to mount real 28mm filters (with the included, unfortunately plastic, ring adaptor) is nice, and I've used that with lenses too (with some care - the manual recommends against it, the adaptor isn't really meant to support the weight of the camera or a large lens.)It also really is shirt-pocketable, a key to taking shots Right Now. Also it doesn't skimp on buttons, there's not nearly as much &quot;menu/mode walking&quot; as on some other cameras.Finally, the rotation feels *very* solid, with a click at +90/0/-90 degrees (though you can go past that in both directions, good for both overhead and low-angle shots.)
The construction is fine but my Sharp Aquos 40" has 16" on center Mounting holes (16"x16") and this simply doesn't fit. The max on this unit, while not specified, appears to be about 9.5" High by maybe 12" wide.To bad critical information like this is not supplied.I'm returning and next time will call/EMAIL the manufacturer to get the critical dimensions for mounting rather than rely on the screen size.
Serial ports are getting rare and hard to come buy on the average computer. So we converted our serial cables at our Survey office to USB. This works quite well though some archaic systems will insist on talking directly to the serial COM port which won't work. However using hyper terminal worked just fine for downloading data off HP48gx
This was purchased as a gift. My dad loves it, now he can hook up his IPod and blast his favorite oldies w/out having to be "plugged in" via headphones.
I'll only buy HP brand due to more than a handful of poor substitutes(problems only when printing photos). This is a great deal when there is a free S&H offer.
I like the product and it fits the screen quite well. However, there are "dimples" in each of the corners that make the screen look bad. I emailed to ask about the "dimples" and here was their response:"According to the Engineering Department, all the screen protectors for the Canon PowerShot SD630 have "dimples" on the corners, as this is how they are cut from the factory. Therefore, it is not a defective unit.If the screen protector is not pulled off and on frequently, I am quite confident that dust and link particles will not be trapped under there."I would definitely try another product if I were you as the dimples are quite annoying and I do not understand why they are there.-Mike
These were a Gold Box special (making room for the new models, I suppose). In the context of the low price, these were an outstanding deal. The build quality, performance and versatility (3 styles of in-ear forms) is significantly better than my Sony earbuds. I'm not a musician, and I don't need the incremental performance of $500 headphones/earbuds. But at $40, the Shure E2c sound is remarkable.
this product is one of the best i have found in ages and works to my satisfaction and i would recommend fuji products to all my friends and relatives
We've had our Presto microwave popper for over 10 years and it's worked perfect everytime. We've moved a few times, so we've used it with 3 different microwaves and all worked fine with the popper. A few years ago, I found the inserts online really cheap and bought a ton of them, so I'm set for quite awhile. I suggest googling them and I bet you'll be able to easily find them if interested.The popcorn is always fluffy and yummy. It's never burnt the popcorn and nearly all of the kernels pop. I read the reviews of those who gave 1 star just to see how anyone could not like this product and I think they're adding too much popcorn. Some even said they used oil, which I don't think is at all recommended by the maker of the product. We wash the bowl in the dishwasher everytime and it's held up great over the last decade. We've also mistakenly washed the base in the dishwasher (instructions say not to) and experienced no problems.
Don't buy it. Like another person who posted on 12/25, I've found that the buttons do not work. For instance, when I press the &quot;&gt;&gt;|&quot; button that is supposed to advance to the next track, it goes into repeat mode. When I hit that same button again, it begins to cycle through all of the other modes (e.g. shuffle, etc.). Same goes for the other buttons. I'm unable to stop the disc using the Stop button. To stop it, I have to open the player. It's pretty maddening.
This is one of the best devices I've ever bought. I've saved $$$ over the past few years popping my own kernels and adding what I like. I can use my own healthy oils, add or not add salt, sprinkle on cheese, or do whatever.The popper cups may annoy some but I usually get a months' worth of use from each so I've been having good luck in my microwave.
I have never had an ink cartridge change my life in so many ways. This ink cartridge is amazing! Not only does it allow my printer to print but it prints an amazing baby blue!I recommend this ink cartridge to anyone who needs to print. It leaves one feeling wonderfully. IT as if angels themselves came down in this ink cartridge. I sincerely hope you buy one even if you don't have a printer. It will change your life!
I've had this camera for about five years. In general I really like it.Let me start with the downsides first. Like most small-sensor cameras there is a LOT of noise at high ASA. And by high, I mean 200 and above. So I leave mine on ASA 100 all the time. The result is that outdoors, or indoors with good light everything is wonderful. But low light... very long exposures so have a tripod ready and hope your subject isn't moving.The autofocus is very poor in low light; it hunts back and forth and often can't find proper focus. Manual focus in low light is tough too. In good light it focuses properly but is a bit slower than newer cameras, which can be an issue if your subject is moving.Another weakness is the long delay between pushing the shutter release and when it takes the photo. You can minimize this a bit by pushing the button half way, which will initiate the focusing and exposure setting. Then when you push it the rest of the way it is fairly responsive.Aside from these drawbacks, this camera is wonderful. I love the way it feels in my hands, I love the flexibility it gives me, I love the ability to shoot in RAW, and the ability to put the camera in jpeg mode but switch to RAW for individual shots after you take them (you have a few seconds to do this).I love the way the camera feels in my hands; the controls feel very natural to me and it is easy to change settings as needed from shot to shot. It hangs nicely from the neck strap and battery life is pretty good.I LOVE the articulating screen; it makes it very easy when shooting from very high or low angles, which improve many photos. It also works great for shooting candid shots of people; you can put the camera at your belt and compose/take photos without your subjects realizing you are taking their photo.The image quality is excellent in good light. The scenic photos I've taken with this camera are quite sharp, and 28-200 zoom range is perfect. So for travel photography I think this is a perfect camera; much smaller, lighter and easier to carry than an SLR with lenses, and for most travel shots the image quality is comparable.Compared to the images from my A-series point/shoot cameras, the Pro1 is hugely better. It is sharper, the color saturation is better, the blacks seem blacker and the whites seem whiter.I have not had any problems with dirt in the lens or on the sensor although some have reported this problem. If you do a lot of photography in dusty/dirty environments beware of this.I wish Canon had continued to evolve this camera to improve the low-light and autofocus systems, but they have not.There was a firmware upgrade in late 2004 that significantly improved the camera in many ways; be sure your Pro1 has the upgrade. You can do it yourself easily; see the Canon site for info. Also take camera reviews prior to 2005 with a few grains of salt as the firmware upgrade really made this a much better camera.
I bought this lens 2 months ago, and since then it has rarely been detached from my camera. I do a lot of portraiture, and it works great for nearly all situations. It's fast and sharp. I love it.
These are headphones fit nicely on my ear and the reason I got them is because the headphones that plug inside of your ear falls out when I do jogging. So these are prefect for exercise since it stays on. The audio is decent. So overall the price is well worth it.
these are pretty good, and they have pretty good bass, it seems to work better as they are "broken in". and fit is very important, a little off, and there is like no bass at all. now, this is no logitech z2300, but its still very good bass, and the highs still sounds pretty good, mids are ok too
I absolutely am in love with my Saitek lit keyboard. I can't believe I never knew keyboards that light up even existed. I am on the computer a lot at night or on days when it's cloudy and dark outside. I used to struggle to see the keys since my keyboard sits on a slide out shelf under my desk. That problem evaporated the second I plugged in my Saitek Eclipse II. The plug and play worked like a charm on my HP Desktop with Windows Vista. I was up and running instantly and what a delight it has been. If you have ever strained to see the letters on your keyboard, you won't go wrong purchasing this one. You'll be glad you did! The letter names are cut out so the light actually glows up through the name on the key. A touch of a button allows you to choose three colors, purple, red, or blue. Blue is my favorite, but the purple lights up really bright for the darkest of times. The keyboard is responsive to my touch. Overall, this is a gem and I wish I'd known about it years ago. I will never again go back to an unlit keyboard.
My ipod charger worked fine for about 3 weeks, then all of a sudden it stopped working and that is that. Nothing much more to say except you might be better off investing in a better quality and therefore more expensive product.
I had the first version of the RYW, and this one is 100 percent better. With a rechareable battery, 1 Gig of SD memory and the internal memory, you can record about 40 hours of your favorite radio programs. I'm a road warrior about 10 days a month and take this with me to listen to my favorite radio programs (The Ticket..Dunham and Miller 1310/104.1 that I don't have time to listen to when I'm at home. The best part is you can fast forward past the parts you don't especially like. I use mine mostly in the car and use an RF adapter to play through the car's FM radio. Some gadgets you use a few times and then goes in a drawer, this one gets consistent use.
Does what I need it to do. A little hard to get the tiny Sony card out, but I don't know what I'd do without it.
I bought this scanner when I was in high school... Now I've almost graduated college. And it still works. It's been battered, traveled around the world since I'm an artist and I draw alot... and it still works.It's really simple and easy to use. Sometimes the colors don't exactly scan right (yellowish tint to it) but I never really scanned in too many colored art works so I didn't have that much issue with it.I KNOW this scanner does not have a Windows 7 driver available. However, I don't even know how, but I got it to work on my computer with Windows 7. (I think you need to reinstall it after you installed the vista driver... Just follow the directions windows 7 tells you about compatability issues. It'll ask to do a reinstallation of the scanner, so just follow that. I was worried I would have to reconnect this scanner to another computer with XP but it's workin!
I bought this mouse to use with my laptop. I bought both last year. I'm really happy with the performance of this mouse. I use the mouse in my living room chair and it works great on the arm of the chair. The battery low warning light is nice and the style is comfortable.I wish it was a bit bigger and more ergonomic but since everyone has different preferences, your experience might be different. Overall I'm very pleased.
We bought 3 sets for our kids for vacation. High quality and easily adjustable. No problems at all. Highly recommended!
Great sound...stays on your head during jogging workout---best quality you get what you pay for---highly recommended.
I bought this camera for my daughter, who is going to college as a visual art major, and it works beautifully for her purposes! Many of the extra features are very useful and the quality is excellent. I chose this for her because I have been using a Powershot A40 for a number of years now and I have been very happy with it. I highly recommend this product!
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.
I'll keep it short and sweet: you buy cheap, you get cheap. I only purchased the 1100 Jetprinter as my Epson Stylus Color IIs died on me and I needed something immediately to print a report for school. What a waste of hard-earned money: don't even waste your time comparing this product to other printers, go with an HP or Canon instead. With the 1100, I experienced frequent paper jams, especially with size 10 envelopes, and it went through ink faster than my Epson Stylus Color IIs or my Lexmark z23. Drop this bugger and run for the hills!
Not one bad thing about this, very good keyboard. Lots of manual features and options. Very user friendly in my mind.
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.
We bought these for our two year old (now three) for a 6 hour plane flight. She's a very picky child about touching things and doesn't like how some things feel against her skin. These headphones she loves though. They are clearly very comfortable as shes asks to wear them and will do so without complaint for an entire 90 min movie. They are very adjustable (we got a 2nd set for our 18 month old). We love that there is a way to limit how high the volume can go since the 3 year old has figured out that control knob. They're compact and durable having lived through 3 trans-Pacific flights. Well worth the money!!
I was a little nervous buying the MP704 since I had never heard of Cornea Systems and haven't bought any medium-sized ticket items on-line before. But I needed a new monitor and wanted to try an LCD. So after much research and price comparing, I decided on this 17 inch model. It doesn't have lots of bells and whistles, but I didn't want any - just a quality display. And that is exactly what I got. The combination of the base price plus the rebate plus the deal on shipping from Amazon was the ultimate decision maker. It had decent reviews too, so I was relatively confident in my choice. I received it on time with good packaging. I had a little confusion with loading the driver, but that's likely because my PC is about 5 years old. After a few minutes it was loaded and I was on my way. The manual adjustments are a bit of a pain, but the "auto" feature works great. I couldn't be happier with the quality of the display. It's darn near perfect! I chose black just because that's my preference which made the screen seem almost too bright. But that was easily fixed. I toned down the contrast and brightness a bit from what was "automatically" selected. I highly recommend the MP704. It's definitely worth it as probably are any size of their LCD's.
Buy it for keeping in touch with my relatives inside large shopping centers when I am travelling, it works just fine!
I like the new Tiffen filters as the quality is much improved, the frames are smaller, and the glass is certainly good enough that it doesn't negatively affect the lens performance. I see no difference in use between these USA made filters and the Japanese filters costing three times as much, and you can't say that very often.
My wife and I used the FR300 during the week-long Queens blackout this past summer and this little radio delivered. One 2 minute winding lasted for an hour on medium volume. The cell phone charger is cool, but it takes a lot of winding. The light is good in a pinch, but not particularly useful.
This product does the job of protecting an expensive camera lense. What else can be said?
I bought this over 2 years ago now and it's still a great purchase. It's relatively easy to install (once I found the documentation for my car that told me which wire is the speed sensor wire and found a found a path through my car's dash).The hard drive is great, because it holds the maps so you don't have to use a separate maps DVD. There is also about 20 GB of space for your own MP3's. I figure the hard drive will be the first thing to go...but so far it is going strong.Copying music to the hard drive....UGH. From a DVD, it takes about 2-3 minutes to copy 1 albums worth of MP3s from a DVD This doesn't seem like a long time, but when you want to copy 5 GB of MP3s, that means about two hours. A long time to sit in the car pushing buttons. Make sure they are properly tagged and in separate folders by Artist/Album).I haven't bothered to encode MP3s from audio CD's (well, I did it once and it was painfully slow - about 15 minutes to copy a 60 minute album). When you encode from Audio CD, the artist and song names are just random junk unless you take the time to fix it. If the CD has CD-Text, then the song names will show up properly, but in my experience most commercial audio CD's do not have CD-Text.MP3s played from the Hard drive do not auto resume from the previous song position after turning your car on. MP3s played from Disc or Ipod adapter DO resume correctly. HOWEVER, if the 4 GB DVD is full on MP3s, it takes about 30-40 seconds for the stereo to enumerate all the tracks and start playback. Sound quality is decent and their is a full EQ with factory and user definable levels.There are a ton of features on this thing but one drawback is that you can't use more than one external connector at a time. In other words, you can use the bluetooth adapter OR the ipod adapter OR the Aux adapter OR the XM adapter. Changing the adapters requires pulling the stereo out and switch it...not a trivial thing.Also, I would not recommend the ipod adapter. Yes it is capable of charging the ipod (sometimes) but it is not compatible with some of the newer ipods, in particular it does not work with my 1st gen ipod touch or my iphone 3G. It did work with my ipod 5th gen video charging and playback (until that was stolen). HOWEVER a major drawback of the ipod adapter is you HAVE to use the interface on the stereo which is AWFUL if you have more than 50 or so songs on your ipod (especially if they aren't tagged properly by artist album). With that in mind I would recommend the KS-U58 adapter which has just a 3.5 mm stereo jack (headphone mini) which can interface with any mp3 player. It is a lot cheaper than the ipod adapter. No it will not charge, but when your friend rides along and they want to listen to their ipod it is a PAIN to teach them how to use the stereo's interface, so the standard 3.5 mm adapter lets them use the ipod's interface.I have not used the bluetooh or XM adapters.The navigation is very good in my experience (mostly navigating in the Boston/New England area - City, suburbs, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut). Re-routing works flawlessly, and the paths are pretty good (if only it could be configured to ignore Fenway on gameday!) It only says generic street names (e.g. "Continue on Ninety-three North" or "Make a left on U-S twenty-eight", it will not say "Harvard Street" or "Commonwealth Ave". For some reason the accuracy of the roundabout directions surprises me, it will say "Take the 3rd exit at the traffic circle" which is impressive.The speed sensor wire has come loose two times in two years. Navigation will not work AT ALL without the speed sensor wire. It was relatively easy to pop the hood and re-clamp the connector. I'm sure if I'd had it professionally installed, they would have done a better job than I of securing the connection.No touchscreen or voice commands, if those are deal breakers for you, but honestly I'm am SOOO glad I have this instead of a Tom-Tom or Garmin. It doesn't take up a power outlet, less concerned about it being stolen (detachable faceplate FTW), and it's always there when I need it, and it has a MP3 hard drive built in. I bought it for Music and Navigation and couldn't be happier...the purpose of a review is to be critical and point out flaws that others may have a problem with. I consider the unit's flaws to be minor so I think this stereo is great after-market option that rivals the newer factory installed in dash units in features (if not screen size).
My 3 year old used this for hours and hours. We absolutely loved this DVD player. We took it on trips. My 3 year old watched his own movie when we were watching something he didn't like. Sometimes I'd hook it up and let him watch a movie in his bed before going to sleep. We LOVED how portable, and light and easy it was to use. But only a year and a half after buying it brand new, the display picture went out on it. My Electrical Engineer husband couldn't even fix it and he can fix anything. We spent $150 and now its broke. I'm not spending that much again on a DVD player. Get a cheaper one.
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.
After reading many reviews about alarms, and settling on Malem because it seemed to be a quality product, we picked the recordable version to get our six-year-old son excited about using it. We saw improvement almost immediately (staying consistently drier after two nights), and the improvement continued. After a few weeks there was virtually no wetting. I had worried it might be different when he took off the alarm, but he hasn't worn it for weeks. We used the combination of the alarm and random tones. The recordable message wasn't loud enough in the beginning to wake him up.
This is my first digital camera, and I have no regrets. It's a damn fine point-and-shoot with very intuitive controls and can be used virtually right out of the box (just charge the battery a bit). The video capture feature is just fine; afterall, if you wanted a video camera, you would have purchased one. I considered the Sony DSC-T1, but with Sony's proprietary memory requirements, the cost/benefit just didn't add up. The S500 is a sturdy camera, and should satisfy the casual photo enthusiast for quite some time. The included software is also user-friendly and easy to use.My Canon Elan 7E and Canon Elph 2 kept me content for quite some time. With hundreds if not thousands of dollars spent on photo-processing however, it was simply time to get into the digital age.For accessories, you'll want to get a case for it (such as the PSC-50) as it only comes with a wrist strap. In addition, consider purchasing a larger CF card (256MB or 512MB... I purchased the SanDisk Ultra II 256MB). Once you buy a card, you'll be able to use it in digital SLRs if you go that route; the included 32MB card will quickly run out of space if you are taking full resolution photos.Anyone interested in taking the leap into digital photography and wanting unbiased reviews should take a look at Steve's Digicams at www.steves-digicams.com.Choosing a digital camera is very much a function of lifestyle. If you are used to SLRs and like being able to bring multiple lenses for special photography opportunities, then consider the Digital Rebel or EOS 10D; you won't find better cameras on the market. If however, you want a compact camera that you can easily take anywhere, consider the S500 as a happy travel partner to capture those moments, and never process film again!
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.
It works barely okay for me the first 2 months. I linked it with 2 computers, one's upstairs, one's downstairs (only 80 ft apart). During those two months. 25% of the time, the computer that is not directly connected to my cable modem does not detect the network at all. after 2 months, it totally down. But when I used this phoneline kits to link 2 PCs side by side, it's working fine. I tried to contact 3com, they don't know why so far. I purcharsed phoneline kit for a reason.
I bought an Aiwa product and experienced very poor quality. The stereo cuts out at higher volumes. Also the CD player is already broken after 2 years. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. I was attracted to the good sound and even better price, it looks like I got what I paid for. Bad product components from inadequate power supply to poor quality of moving parts even worse customer support. There is no reason a piece of electronics should fail after two years.
After using the YP-T9 for about 7 months, the battary would no longer accept a charge. Called Samsung for help and they asked for the serial #. Unfortunately the # is on a small label on the back of the unit, where it will easily wear off! No #, no warranty! They told me I could send it in and pay about $120 + shipping out of my own pocket to fix the problem. Gee, the unit itself only cost about $100. I also have one of their 50" widescreen DLP TVs and when I had a problem with hooking it up to my DVR using a HDMI cable, they immediatly blamed the problem on the DVR and told me to just use one of the other types of input cable. The HDMI input capability was one of the reasons I bought this unit! THEY JUST DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AND HONOR THEIR WARRANTIES!!!
The HP Printing Mailbox was very easy to set up and establish the account for. Amazon delivered the product 4-5 days after I ordered it, which was also much appreciated, but I have always been pleased with Amazon's delivery service. I purchased the HP Printing Mailbox for my father, who is in his 80's and has never learned to operate the computer he has had for several years. The Mailbox was the perfect solution for him to receive e-mails, photos, etc. from family and friends with no effort on his part and with no spam. We are very pleased with it and recommend it for others who have family members who either do not have a computer or cannot operate the computer they have.
Great deal! One of the cheaper converters selling, and worth every penny. I use mine to connect the my ipaq to my laptop, since my laptop didn't come with a RS232 (COM, or Serial) port. It fully functions in Linux; it's detected as Vendor=067b ProdID=2303, which means the Vendor is Prolific, and it's the model 2303, so all you have to do is compile the pl2303 module, and modprobe it. :-)
If you're skeptical about the bass on these, don't be and just buy them. Also looked online and made sure these were not fakes. I'm a huge bass junkie and I can honestly say I'm fully satisfied with the bass on these earbuds, best out of my many many pairs of earbuds before.
one fits in my treo my wife uses the other one for her touch phone and i have an extra in case i loose one you cant beat that with a bat
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.
Bought this for my Nikon D40. Very fast, sharp wide open, and perfect focal length for me for indoor shots. For the cost, its can't be a bad buy.
This one is working perfectly so far with the new driver. I have Win XP-SP3 but don't have any issue. In my opinion the key is to use the new driver from D-Link website in place of the driver, shipped in the CD along with this. Highly recommended.
Many people just straight bomb on this thing without a second thought. I just bought this from Sears for $80.00 a week ago after reading some of the bad reviews on this site. I figured that as my CD collection grew( Yeah, I still buy those things), I could just buy a player with a larger amount of space. Besides, the space, the bean comes with an FM radio, a pop-out USB connector, and 50 hours of battery life. But before I just go and tell you why you shouldn't listen to some of the negative reviews on this, I'm gonna clear up a few things:1)The USB cover on this thing is NOT flimsy. You have to push the cover all the way back and then the USB connector will pop out. When you're done using the Bean at the computer, you disconnect it, and push the USB back into the Bean and push the cover on it. I can't believe I almost didn't buy this because of the amount of people saying the USB was flimsy.2)The Beans construction isn't as bad as people make it out to be. The 5-way D-Pad does not feel like it's flimsy. In fact it's built extremely close to the bean itself, so the D-Pad feels like a button, not a joystick.3)The Bean can take a fall. I'm 5'11 and I dropped the thing on my carpet in my room and the thing works just fine.When people say that things are flimsy, they usually mean that didn't use the thing like it's meant to be used.With those out of the way, I'll tell you about the software. Sonicstage is just as easy to use as Creative Mediasource or the Windows Media Player software. The people who say that Sonicstage is hard to use are the people who say things like "My camera is defective. I dropped it on the ground and it's lens is messed up." The only thing wrong with the software is that you can't change screens when ripping music and it's a little slow. However, you could just not run any applications while you use Sonicstage. You shouldn't really be on the computer putting music on a player for more than 10-15 minutes anyway.This thing does what it's supposed to very well. I can liten to my music in smaller formats without compromising (that much) sound quality.I listen to alot of old school hip hop like Ready To Die, Reasonable Doubt,Illmatic, and some new stuff to even things out. (Just copped the new Busta Rhymes CD. If you plan on buying it,go ahead. It's right up there with ELE, The Coming,When Disaster Strikes,and Anarchy.) I've charged the battery last week and the battery meter still reads full. The Bean might not win any trend setting awards, but it's still worth having if you only have 345 songs.
I owned several scanners before and this one is of good quality and value.
I OWN THE DVD PLAYER RC5225P AND I THINK IT IS A VERY EXCELLENT DVD PLAYER IVE OWNED IT FOR 3 WEEKS AND IT HAS PLAYED GREAT SO FAR I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE.
I've never owned a camcorder before, so I have nothing to compare this to. But, it's been an overall good experience for me. The &quot;quick start&quot; in the manual had me shooting movies and stills in no time.**** You'll need to spend another $150 if you want to download movies to your computer - read more below ****The digital stills are amazing high quality. I had been warned that camcorders don't take very good stills, but these are pretty darn good. I was quickly able to download them to my computer over USB.The movies are pretty good, and the image stabilization works like a champ. I'm not smart enough to take advantage of some of the more advanced features, but the zoom is smooth and keeps focus fairly well.Now, about the software: Of course, you'll need to install their USB driver in order to download from the SD card, but the rest of the software is worthless. Don't bother with the ArcSoft software. With the USB connection, you can treat the camera like a removable disk drive and just copy over the pictures. After that, just use your favorite image viewer like IrfanView.Maybe I'm just an ignorant newbie, but I expected to have everything I needed to download movies from the tape. This isn't the case. First of all, the download is over Firewire so you'll need to buy a Firewire card for your computer and a Firewire cable (if the card doesn't come with a cable). I got one for $50 from Adaptec.On top of that, you'll also have to buy software to handle the download (the software shipped with the camcorder doesn't support this). You have several options here, and each package comes with its own set of editing tools. I spent $100 for Pinnacle Studio 9, but you have other options, too.Finally, you need a computer with the horsepower to support the editing tools - and there are some pretty high-end requirements here. You'll need plenty of memory, a fairly fast processor, and a hard drive that can write fast enough to keep up with the tape.
I read the review that Amazon put out for this box. I have one at home (the 14 hour model) and find that I now become impatient with people whose TV's don't have these features. I must take issue, however, with the warning that it will only back up 7 seconds when using the replay option. What they mean to say is that it backs up 7 seconds each time you hit the button. I've had times when I backed up over 30 minutes to catch the start of Law and Order (though I used the rewind feature to back up that far). This is a great product, and the price reduction is amazing (I paid around $1000 for my 14 hour model).
The Transcend 4GB Class 6 card is great for video. My camera shoots 720p and the card has no problems handling the data. I had tried a store brand that said class 6 and the best that one could handle was 800X480. I'll take the Transcend for its Class 6 throughput and reliability.
It is working and it is cheap and it was easy to install. Now I can make VoIP call with my BT headset. Imagine that: making long distance or even international call, hand free, and free while moving around the house.The product has Broadcom chip inside so I expect the quality will be good for a long time.
I am always confident when I buy from Opteka and this filter lives up to my expectations. Good glare reduction at a reasonable price. What more can you ask?
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.
I love the styling and the nice features of the V505's but Sony should issue a recall to fix the touchpad's. I'm an IT professional and I've dealt with 100's of laptops. The V505 series has the worst touchpad I've ever seen. I personally own a V505AX and I can attest to the horrors of the touchpad's from the series. Very poor, less then useless... I wish I could find the time to send it back.Steve MSan Francisco, CA
I have tried multiple types of ear plugs and have found these to be the best. I am able to sleep through the night without hearing a sound! The seller was great! Very quick shipping and wonderful price!
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.
This is a great IR repeater system, it was easy to configure and it works well. I especially like the matrix feature that allows you to associate one receiver to one flasher. You have to be careful with some of the sensors, specifically the ceiling unit it does not have a wide or long range. The table top sensor works great.
The TomTom is super, It has really come in handy with my work. I go toout of the way places and it get me right to the door.
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.
Why didn't I notice this when I bought it? Those little round pad feet are not able to stabilize this media rack. (Thankfully I'm using this for VHS storage while I go through and either digitize them or throw them out).Oh yes, this will go on a carpeted floor. Better stability possible on a hardwood floor I'll bet.The rack comes with a part that is supposed to be used to anchor it to the wall by drilling a hole in the wallboard! What if I don't want to drill a hole in my wallboard every time I move this thing? Is creating and including that part really so much easier than making the bottom of the legs wide enough to provide genuine stability? I would not recommend this rack if you have little ones who like to climb on things. (Perhaps if youare a handyman you can create a stable base yourself, but isn't the reason why people like us buy products like this is because we are not handy?)I'm so thankful that this was cheap, useable, and can find a second life later maybe as a shoe rack or some other kind of "thing holder".
Got these speakers to go with an onkyo 616. was shocked by the bad rep bose has for these speakers with mentions of the woofer being a 'midwoofer'. i couldnt be more pleased with the amount of bass the woofer produces and ive been a musician for 20 years. sure you can get equally good jamo or klipsch speakers for much cheaper but as far as satellite speakers go these deliver great sound for their size. annoying that the speaker mounts are not included though and they cost 30$ a piece.
Haven't used a percolator before, but recently had some and i had to have one. This met all my expectations. Could not believe how hot the coffee is and the pot keeps it hot for as long as you have it plugged in. The taste is amazing even with cheap grounds. You can not even compare a drip maker with these percolators. I would purchase this again in a heartbeat.
I've had this unit for just 7 months and it quite working, giving a H-07 error. Panasonic customer service recommends that I send it in (at my cost) to a repair depot in California where a tech will work on it for $90/hour.Given the shipping and repair costs is not worth it to me to repair and I'll be getting a new DVD player. Any brand except Panasonic.
These headphones work great for the price. They definitely sound better than the headphones that came with my ipod, and I can listen to music on the subway without going deaf.
Simple, 25' long, quality ends, great price, can't ask for anything else. This fiber optic cable lets me control an IR remote between two rooms. It is a cheap way to use a television in one room and control it from another.
the product arrived and it said for W 30GB but when I put it on my unit it was too big so I sent it back to the seller for exchange and up to now I never heard a reply so I don't know what's going on.
I've used a lot of printers, inlcuding HP, Lexmark, Kyocera, Xerox, Epson, and so on. Out of all of them I have to say I got the best long-term performance from the HPs.This particular machine is meant for the small/home office light duty work like everyday printing, a fax or two each day, etc. For that task it performs marvelously well at a very reasonable price. If you are planning a larger workload you'll want to look to a larger model.I use all four features regularly, here is how I would rate each one:Printing: The meat and potatoes of any all-in-one machine, this printer is no slouch. I've always had great quality, be it documents or photos. Ink usage is conservative (read: I don't spend a lot on ink). I haven't had any issues in a little over a year of daily use.Faxing: Faxing out is quick and easy using the buttons on the faceplate. I usually stick to black and white but this unit will do colour fax. Incoming faxes can be either printed directly or stored to memory for printing when you're ready. I find this feature handy because I can do away with spam faxes by deleting any incoming faxes I was not expecting.Scanning: While I scan some pictures, most of my scanning relates to electronic backup of paper documents. Scan quality is excellent, however I do have a small complaint. Using the scan-to button on the faceplate sometimes auto-crops documents that include pictures, which can be frustrating. Instead of using the faceplate button, I just launch the software and scan that way. The software interface is very easy to use, so this doesn't really amount to any lost time.Copying: Copies look great, whether scanned from the glass or the sheet feeder. (The feeder, by the way, is NOT prone to jamming) Copying is fast once it gets going, but the time-to-first-page-out is a little long.As for networking support, I have the printer networked using its built-in ethernet jack. Setup was a cinch- you just pop the setup CD (or download the setup file from HP) into each computer you want to use, follow the prompts and you're up and running in no time.My only other general complaint about this machine is that the input/output tray design is a little flimsy. It hasn't broken, it just gets knocked out easily so you'll want to position the printer where the tray will not be bumped.On the whole I am extremely pleased with my purchase. For the price, you will not find a better all around deal.
I won't even thry after-market cartridges because the quality of Epson ink is superior to all other types of ink. The pictures are of photo shop print quality!!!
Boy for the price this is a great purchase. The rack mount UPS's I have are so deep they almost hit the wall. Getting to the plugs is a real issue especially when you have multiple stacked units. This item gets the plugs within easy reach and really reduces frustration when working within the rack.I highly recommend this product.
This item works as advertised. No problems with it - worth the purchase price. :-)
I love this little gadget! I received my factory refurbished from DigiDeals yesterday, it works beautifully and was only US$27.00 (+US$7.99 S/H) - US$34.99 total; not bad at all! I already knew and loved the device prior to this purchase, there is another in my home and a third gifted to my grandparents; both were purchased new but my refurbished lacks nothing in appearance or quality. The model has been a hit with my entire family for its ease to use (understood by my young 5 and 8 yr. old cousins as 85 and 95 yrs. young grandparents), compact size, trusted Sony name (our Sony televisions and radios have lasted over 10 yrs. each), great sound (my grandmother is hard of hearing and raves about it, honest) and all the features we need - no more, no less!As I stated earlier, this is a great product but only if it's what you are looking for: something compact and portable, simple and easy to use, with great sound, at an affordable to play your music on. It has a sleep feature which I enjoy because I like falling asleep to music but not waking in the middle of the night to it or wasting energy when I won't benefit from its sound. If you are looking for the latest features technology can offer or a 5 disc tray, this is not the radio for you. It is mainly output and little input, does not include a microphone jack but comes with a headphone jack and allows cassette recording; none of these do I mind because in my 24 yrs. of life I have never used a microphone jack on my radios, for the rare occasions I want to record a voice cassette I still have an old tape recorder from the early 90 which works just fine (think back to Felicity) and a digital and micro tape recorder. I cannot comment on battery life because I have never used his feature, for this I prefer something even more compact and portable such as my mobile phone.I have read complaints that some units are unable to read home-recorded CDs, none of our three units (two of them purchased about a year ago) have this issue so I guess it was already addressed by the manufacturer. As with everything, my advice is know what you want and purchase wisely, learn about what you're about to buy and make sure it meets your needs; I cannot stress this enough. Have fun shopping and enjoy your music folks, anywhere you listen to it. :o)
I've wanted a wide angle lens for a long time, and let me tell you this was worth the wait. While it is pricy, I don't regret paying what I did for it. It's just an amazing piece of glass. It comes with a nice pouch to protect it will pull strings at the top and can work well as a walk around lens.I use it on a Canon 5DMII and I've even done some great video shooting with it. When it's wide, it's very wide. I have not noticed the same softness that others are talking about.I've added a few photos that I shot with this to this page.
I have had the Nuvi 360 for over 3 years and I love it more now than when I first purchased it. I normally do not write reviews, but when a company gets something right, you want to let people know. I do not want to rehash everything that has already been said. I just purchased the 2009 Garmin map update for North America. Some people may not need the map update, the older maps seem to do the trick most of the time. The old roads are normally still going to be their. But I travel a lot for my company, so I need to find newer business addresses. Anyway the update was flawless and the update also includes a updated POI list. When I use to go out of town on a business trip, I would always dread looking on mapquest or a regular map to find something. Finding a business is half the battle for me. When I arrive in another city, I set the Hotel I am staying in as a favorite place. I know I can just take off in any direction and have confidence it can get me back to where I need to be. A lot of times, I will just ride around with no address inputted in my Garmin. So, when I get tired of looking around, the hotel if just a couple of pushes away on the Garmin. It is now closing in on 2009, I see alot of cars now having other GPS units that are not Garmins. I guess they do not know how easy a Garmin is to use. The Garmin 360 had trouble with the bluetooth conecting to my phone when I first purchaed it. But they quickly came out with a firmware update that fixed the problem.
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.
It is good and nice. If you want a simple mp3 player and want to use it while travelling or working, ipod shuffle is a best choice. Its hook is useful for me as i use it when i am in gym.
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.
This remote extender works great. I have it located in my shop and control TV's in my family room and kitchen. Great product.
Another good replacememt when you lose the adaptor that comes with the Zen
This camera is a good all around "family" camera. This is the second one we have purchased. One for the kids, one for us!
Although I purchased this for my 17" laptop (which it could not accomodate)I kept it for another computer. It is a bit thinner than I expected but adequately cushions, as long as you don't drop it! It has a nice sleek feel and the zipper is easy to operate and durable.
I got this because my big screen had lines in it. I was told this was due to electric interference in the signal? Long story short, it didn't fix the lines in my TV, but, now I have a lovely new hunk of hardware sitting in my floor by the TV. The TV has powered on without fail over the course of a year. Other than that all I can say is that it looks way more efficient at doing whatever it is that surge protectors do. I feel way more confident in this thing because it is black and bulky and a lot heavier than the standard protector. I will update this review in the case that my house is hit by lightning and my TV is the sole electronic survivor.
THE GOOD: Compact size - works well as intended.THE BAD: Seems like I never have enough of these - they should sell them in a multi-packOVERALL: worthwhile purchase, would recommend to others.
I've had my E80 for one week and I'm addicted! My old SVHS machine is gone and my wife and I are recording shows on the hard disk drive (HDD) and letting them buffer a little before watching them while they record, so we can pause, stop and skip commercials. The stand-alone "Tivo" aspect of this machine was the primary selling point for me and we are now using it fully.One nice feature is the ability to set it to record a daily or weekly show and then record over the previous one each time. My wife watches "Wheel of Fortune" and I watch "The Daily Show" pretty regularly, so those are now set to record every day -- but they don't accumulate on the hard drive. There is always just one of each on there -- the last ones that ran.I had been concerned about video reproduction on our 48" rear projection TV screen. But the SP setting on the E80 delivers an excellent picture, better than my old SVHS. The top XP setting is even better -- pretty much indistinguishable from the original signal. I used high-speed dubbing to move one program from the HDD to a DVD-ram disk. It took 8 minutes to dub a 30-minute program and I had no problems following instructions from the manual.We have played a few DVD movies and the video and sound reproduction are excellent, better than my old Sony DVD player. The first movie I played was my usual "test" scene -- the "Battle of Carthage" from "Gladiator" with lots of light and dark contrast and loud, widely-separated DTS audio. Superb!The manual is fairly straightforward, as those things go, and I found the setup to be uncomplicated. I did not find the disclaimers in the manual about things that might conceivably happen (but probably won't) to be ...disconcerting .... The way I read it, the warning about the possibility of a "disk becoming unusable" if you get a power failure during recording refers more to DVD disks than the HDD. In general, I find that remotes could be better designed and this one is no exception. I would make it larger with larger buttons and make it work from a greater side-angle but that is nit-picking.Some of the specs I have seen listed for this machine contain inaccuracies. There are accurate specs for it on the Panasonic website. People with camcorders should know that the E80 does not have a digital input. It does have one optical digital output to run audio to your receiver. The optical cable does not come with the unit, btw.Judging from one week in, this is fine machine and I already love it dearly.
I bought this a few weeks ago to use with my cardo S-2 bluetooth headphones and it's great! It was easy to install (I think I downloaded the newest software from anycom's site) and it's easy to use. The time it takes from putting the chip into my usb slot, to hearing stereo music & lectures from windows media player on my headphones takes less than a minute. 5/5!
I have a Recoton TV575 and get wonderful reception...I also have a Recoton TV200 which does a poorer job. I do wish the design was less chunky...it's a bit much sitting on top of the TV. Hope you get a shipment soon.
This is a great case for my Coolpix S600. It has an easy open/close function that allows for the camera strap to be exposed for easy carry on the wrist. Perfectly sized to secure the camera and the faux-velvet lining acts as a polisher each time the camera is taken out or put back in. I'm very pleased.
Really Cheaply made and didn't work for me found another adapter that did so it was the adapters fault, but what would you expect for the price.
The Transcend SD card is fast and the 8GB is more than enough space for all my photos.
This is a fantastic Camera! Camera has a huge 2.5 " screen and motion sensory is in real time (no choppy delay when looking at the screen). It's VERY easy to use. Even though this camera is now old for the industry standards it takes Beautiful pictures. No need to mess with USB ports or downloads. Pictures save directly on the disk in the camera.
I had been looking for one of these. Glad I checked amazon. The product is great and the price too.
I purchased one of these to share my Road Runner cable modem connection among the computers in my home. It only took a couple minutes to replace my 10Mbit hub with this router. The 10/100 switch in this thing was a dramatic speed boost from my hub and the NAT (Network Address Translation) used to share the Internet works flawlessly and is simpler, more flexible and configurable than Windows 98SE's Internet Connection Sharing. Not only do you get the 10/100 switch and NAT, but you get a basic IP firewall which greatly helps protect your computers from intruders on the Internet. Regarding the comment from someone wanting two DMZ hosts, you cannot have two DMZ hosts with one IP address.
This is a great subwoofer. It brings out the lows my previous 8" z2300 couldn't.This works great for movies and music ranging from classical, to pop, to rock, and jazz.Plus I have it set lower than halfway and it can still rattle the doors/walls/windows/etc.I have it paired with some Polk Monitor Speakers, and it sounds great.I don't think the neighbors will like me after getting this sub.300w is more than enough especially in an enclosed space.This is worth the money.Mine came with the grill in perfect condition.
Excellent. Fast. Great color. A flash that actually stands a chance of getting a good indoor photo. An f2.8 lens that does not constantly rely on the flash. On/Off in a heartbeat. A real battery. What a display! I love it. I learned about it here: [...]Richard ClarkPalo Alto, CA
Had this TV for 14 months and now its dead. Panasonic won't help, this is a common problem with the TV
Our family loved the remote at first, but after a couple weeks the remote becomes more of a hassle than it is helpful. It seems to lose it's programming or just decides not to turn equipment off and on in the proper sequence. If you reprogram it, it will work great for a bit longer, but then starts getting retarded again. We have switched back to the original remotes now.
They're cables, they do their job well, There that's it, ha! i used all three theres!
very easy to operate for first time users and not over priced. would buy it again. no regrets.
Can't beat getting this LED DLP HDTV from Amazon for only $1330 with free shipping and no sale tax! I was amazed that a regular indoor antenna picked up 7 HD channels that are 45 miles away down below in LA, CA.Playing game on this TV with my PS2 (w/ component cable) is great! I did not see any ghosting or anything. It got tons of connector ports.I love watching my local HD channel like NBC thru 1080i. It is like looking thru a real window. Everything is sharp and 3D looking on 1080i. I can't watch till I get a Blu-ray player to test out 1080P.I would highly recommend getting this TV if they are still available now. It been discounted around March of this year I think. I will post some picture up too.
I bought the 110 package also at Best Buy last Thanksgivingday. As I have experienced so far, these discs work wellwith my computer and cd-player. I think it is good quality.Several friends of mine also use this brand CD-Rs and think it isok.
I bought this as a gift for my grandson. I wanted a sturdy yet powerful microscope that he could use all through high school even. I believe I found it!! This microscope has a metal body and is hefty. It is well worth the cost. This is a powerful microscope that will follow him through high school and maybe even into college. It also came with many accessories..slides and tubes and an instruction booklet that was very informative. Overall...most excellent!!
I read a lot about the warranty issues that other buyers had. So I contacted Beltronics BEFORE I bought the unit from Amazon. Beltronics was very vague about what constituted an "Authorized" re-seller. Buying from "Amazon" was OK but re-sellers that also sold via Amazon were not. So, I bought the unit from Amazon and thought it was all OK. When the unit arrived I sent an e-mail to Beltronics with the model, serial number, price and seller "Amazon" and asked them to validate my warranty. No one at Beltronics would validate my warranty. They didn't keep track of the serial numbers and they need a copy of my sales receipt. After 6 e-mails, just as many phone calls and sending a copy of my sales receipt, they would NOT validate my warranty. More than one Beltronics employee told me that I probably DIDN'T have a valid warranty. I finally had to take a screen capture of the sale screen from the website that showed that I actually purchased the unit from Amazon for the Director of Sales to OK my warranty (and he wasn't happy about it, saying that the price I paid was below the agreed upon pricing with Amazon).I went with Beltronics because the last unit I had was reasonably priced and worked great for over 10 years before it displayed a calibration error. I read good reviews about the Beltronics V955 and the price was right.Had I known that Beltronics was going to have "issues" with standing behind their products I might have bought another brand (although it should be noted that Escort and Beltronics are made in the same factory and service work is done in the same shop). How difficult is it for a manufacturer to warranty their products with known valid serial numbers? If they made a quality product, it shouldn't matter to which distributor they sold the unit for them to warranty their quality and workmanship. I hope that their concern over who sells the product is not due to some lower quality units being shoved out the door at discount prices to unwitting distributors. It kind of makes you wonder why Beltronics is so picky about warrantying the product that they produce.5 months of ownership and so far so good. The Customer Service/Warranty fiasco during the first 30 days of ownership was not a pleasant beginning to what is hopefully a long and trouble-free relationship.
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.
we bought these a few years ago for our kids in the back seat. We have taken them to 6 or 7 different countries as we travel a lot and they have been great. Keeping in mind that they are for kids in the backseat or in the hotel they are really good for the price. We did have to replace a set of cables, but otherwise with the headphones on, everyone is happy. I have to recommend these as good, backseat video screens. We are very satisfied. I do wish I could figure out how to unlock the zones as we have a number of foreign DVDs that won't work
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.
Really enjoying this lens on my D80. As other reviews have pointed out, very short minimum focusing distance (~10 inches), solid (plastic) build, sharp at f/2 and even sharper beyond, and pretty decent bokeh. "Normal" (~50mm equivalent) on a DX body, and as a bonus, FX-compatible (full-frame) for the future...Pretty much the same size lens as the 50mm/1.8.
This is the first time I ever bought and installed a hard drive and it was very easy. So far, I am very happy.
I bought this camera with high hopes as it was recommended by Consumer Reports. I have had very mixed results. Using the camera is easy. No problems there. However, as soon as I am done with a disc the problems begin. First of all, I have had 4 out of 12 discs not finalize correctly. This causes the DVD to NOT be copyable. Basically, if my DVD ever scratches or gets lost, my video is gone forever. Big problem.I just videotaped my daughter's first birthday. Got 27 minutes into it, when the DVD gave me an error message and the disc is officially done. I can't ever get this video back.In summary, if you are willing to lose your most precious memories every so often, and don't mind not having a back up copy..this camera is great. Otherwise, you might want to shop with some other vendor.
Bought this product to help with FM signal in rural PA. This product was exactly as described and quickly solved our weak signal strength issue. Good product.
It's all there around my neck nothing to loose nothing to tangle with great sounding hear buds...
I bought one of these for myself and one for my 10 yr old. SUPER easy to download songs w/ media player and I am usually not able to figure those things out! Does NOT hold a lot of songs (maybe 20??) but just enough for us. Very durable so far, uses 1 AAA battery, comes w/ decent earphones. My 4 yr old has drug mine around and has yet to ruin it:) A great price, and I don't have to worry if it gets stolen on the school bus.
This radio picks up stations very well and is plenty loud enough for my workplace and i also like that it has good bass as most radios can't put out bass very well. The only thing i don't like is the cord storage is awkward so i just wrap the cord around the radio which is quick and easy for me.
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 is a great jump drive. I am a college student and I use it all the time to transport files from computers on campus to home and back. I've had it for about two years and it takes a beating in my backpack, but still works perfectly. It doesn't take long to download, copy or delete files with it either. It's also small enough that I can plug it into one of two USB ports next to eachother and the other port is still free for whatever else I might want to plug into it.
it works and does not affect the workings of my macro lens . It goes on lens and allows for staking with no problems.
I would not recommend ordering this product or from this vendor (PC Universe). I ordered this keyboard and it is for a Spanish keyboard. When I wrote to PC Universe to return it they said I should have checked this UPC on their website to see that it is in SPANISH before ordering and therefore it isn't their problem. I returned the keyboard to them for a refund (fingers crossed they will give me the full refund - since all their emails to me gave me the impression that I'll be lucky if I do) and I am out the shipping costs to me and for the return (to return it, it was $10 alone).
Installed it on the bumper of my 2002 GMC Envoy; No drilling on my truck. It worked perfectly when I finally connected the power source (red wire), grounded it (black wire), and connected the RCA cable to my new DVD/Video/TV dashboard unit. No installation instructions were included in the package; although I found a manual online. Now I enjoy rear viewing from my vehicle while I am backing up my SUV from the garage. Viewing clear during the day, but partially unclear at night. Bottom line -glad I purchased it.
I bought this based on the reviews I read for this product compared to reviews for other products. This one seemed to be higher rated. I do notice static in between songs and during the quiet parts of slower songs. There are times that I can tell it is being affected by driving around and maybe "losing" the channel (which is funny, cuz there's nothing to lose). I probably should find a different channel, but most of the time it works just fine. I never listened to the radio before this anyway, and I got sick of changing discs. This is perfect for me. I drive a Durango that has a plug-in in the armrest, so no wires. It is perfect because no one knows it's in there and I can leave it when I run into the store. The only (very minor) problem is that I forget to shut it off when I shut off the car. That'll just take time to get used to.
Verbatim owns, I have burned close to 500 of them and not 1 coaster. They are expensive but well worth the extra cost. Not just paying for a name, paying for quality.
I'll never buy Transcend again. It took about 30 photos of my vacation before malfunctioning and rendering itself useless. Unfortunately, I had thrown away the packaging so was unable to return the product. Lesson learned. Hope others can learn from my experience.
After looking at all the local stores I decided to purchase this unit online...and i'm glad I did !! I haven't yet explored the HD capabilities yet, but with digital cable...it looks spectacular!! As some of the other reviews state, the soundcan be a little lacking at times, but actually some of the preset eq's help out a lot....i would have to say this is one of the best LCD tv's on the market for the money.
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.
Heard all the good things about the product and just got DSL and purchased it to share the connection. It worked great for connections and when I decided to put a web server it began to act flakey. (Locking up and such) a new patch to the firmware fixed everthing. It has good documentation so a person with minimal computer skills (they know the difference between RAM and hard drive space) can get it running or know someone who can help. 4 stars because of the flakey firmware.
i got this for my point and shoot camera because it was cheap. It just works all the time. I take about 200shots a week. after using for about a little more than a year. i am very happy about the price and performance.
I've been absolutely happy with these earphones since day one. I use them with my iPod on the el almost every day. They have excellent sound quality. Bass could be a little stronger, but they are clear as a bell overall. I hear things in songs that I never noticed with any other earphone or speaker. They fit snugly and isolate the sound quite well, so I don't feel like I'm going deaf just trying to hear a song. The only downside is that you don't hear people when they try to talk to you while wearing them.
What can I say, this is a cheap pro's microphone. Every studio should have one, and its versatility and toughness are legendary. Most mics are great for some things and lousy for others, but this mic is basically good for everything, and will outperform even very expensive ones if you know what you're listening for. Not universal, but pretty close.
This is not the "last last" Sound Isolating Earphones from Shure, but if you are in a plane or in a noise place, its a perfect earphone to isolate you from the world.Make a test: Play some music with your Shure SE210 and try to hear some else speaking. It's funny, you can not do that.
First let me point out that I ordered this as a low profile card, some reviews say it comes with both brackets and mine did not. Not a problem for me and the seller doesn't claim it does but if your going to buy it based of the reviews that say it does, I wouldn't.Now, as for the actual card. It's a gig pci card. I tested it in both windows and linux and it worked great. It primarily get's used in a windows 7 64 box and get's used more than most. So far, not a single glitch. I will be buying more and would highly recommend it, especially for the price!!
It is perfect and I only payed 2.50 for it! Its cheap, easy to use, and its simple, gets the job done. Buy it!
This one is really necessary to protect the costly lenses which we have on the camera..Easy to fix and fit....Highly recommend this product....
Worked nicely for the first week, had hardware issues but dealing with manufacture to get them replace was rather pleasant. Would buy from this manufacture again without a doubt.
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.
Was very disappointed to find that I had to spend $100 a year to look at my photo's, mostly because it is not mentioned anywhere in the listing on Amazon. Sent it back without even plugging it in...
It was ordered, it arrived, it worked. No big deal unless it did not arrive or did not work. Nothing Earth shattering about it. The constant harrassment to leave a review gets to be a big pain in the nether regions, though.
Not much to say, other than the product works as its supposed to. Only issue I had was with Lynksys router software installed as well as another networking software that came with my desktop. The two were fighting over which should decide the network. After I uninstalled one, everything worked great.
I finally took the plunge into HD after resisting a long time. I didn't see how the TV experience could improve THAT much, but what a surprise! I had two regular Sony Wegas prior to the HD so I was pretty familiar with the quality of the set. The Wega 34 HD is nothing short of fantastic! Programming that I watched for years in regular format now became something new! Viewing a simple football game puts you right into the action with stunning clarity and sound. Things you missed before now come alive and though this set is extremely heavy and somewhat bulky, compared to plasma sets, the quality of picture and sound far outweigh this minor downside. At $1,000 it was one of my smartest investments.
I bought one of these units several years ago and sent it back. It sounded pretty good but my $120 boombox ( I think it was a Magnavox ) sounded just about as good as this. I was really disappointed after all the hype in the Bose AD. I had a couple of friends listen to it before I sent it back just to make sure I was giving it a fair chance. Like me they thought it sounded slightly better than my old boom box but not worth the $1,064 I paid at that time. That was several years ago so maybe they have improved ( but so have the $120 systems ) I would say go listen to one of these in person before you spend this kind of money. I think the Wave radio sounds good as well but it should be about $100 to $150 not $500!
First off..... I didn't buy my Logitech mouse trackball from amazon, I wish I had because I paid more for mine in an &quot;office/computer&quot; store. I started with a mouse, well alot of mouses... then switched to a trackball.. then had to keep replacing it due to the rubber insides falling apart. This trackball is the best on the market! It has outlasted all the other mouse/trackballs I have used... and it still works great. Since it uses sensors instead of rubber you don't have to worry about it falling apart. Once my friends started coming over and using my trackball they all went out and bought one too... it is a must have! Like I said... I paid more for mine then what it is offered for here... but I would pay as much for it again in a heartbeat.... what a deal!
Before I proceed with the review, I want to advise everyone considering buying this lens to ponder your macro-photography skills. This lens requires that you know a great deal about what you're doing.To begin, I'll talk about the focusing -- or rather lack-there-of. This lens doesn't focus like a traditional lens. No. Instead, you have to set it to the reproduction ratio you want to use, and then focus on your subject by moving the lens back and forth. True, you could move the 'focusing ring' to focus on the subject, but by doing so you will be altering your reproduction ratio -- not to mention the lens itself moves in and out, which could scare away living subjects. Again, that was just a word of caution.Moving on now, the lens itself is very heavy. It comes standard with a tripod ring -- a big indicator the lens is one heavy beast. When you zoom the lens in or out, the front element moves. If you zoom all the way in -- at 5x reproduction ratio -- the lens doubles in size. Alas, this is the only problem I have had when using this lens. When you're using 5:1 reproduction ratio, it's very hard to use a standard wireless flash. Managing the lens' weight and flash placement can get tricky. Canon sells a flash system specifically designed for this lens, but it's rather bulky and expensive. Instead I bought a Neewer Slave Flash, and used the bracket from that to support my regular flash.Aside from the problems with weight and size, this lens is amazing. It takes stunningly detailed pictures. The choice of reproduction ratio is what distinguishes this lens from any other macro lens. The build quality is also quite good, but definitely not 'L' series quality.This is the king of macro lenses at this point in time, but only if you know how to use it.
- - - It's very good and it was as described. If you buy you will not regret! - - -
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.
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've been a longstanding Linksys customer. Linksys has clearly manufactured a garbage product in that this device is NOT compatible with the devices it states as compatible. As stated in other reviews here, you have to have specific releases of the Wireless Router in order for it to work.I ordered this device and went home on lunch to hook it up. When doing so my wireless signal went to zero. I disconnected and reconnected it twice thinking I must have done something wrong. Lo, after calling their technical support and verifying my information, this product is not compatible. Shame on Linksys.If I could I would give this product zero stars as Linksys has made no effort to state the limited compatibility. The phone rep cheerfully told me to &quot;Take it back to the store.&quot; Nice strategy, Linksys.Hello Dlink!
I read the reviews for this cd player and most gave it a total thumbs up. I am very happy with its performance...it's quick to change tracks which was my primary qualification. So far no issues ... I have nothing bad to say about it.
The good: make your own great popcorn in a dishwasher safe appliance, with the convenience of microwave popcorn and none of the transfats of prepackaged microwave popcorn. We have an old style popcorn popper that would do the same, but I really love being able to throw this into the dishwasher every few uses.The bad: must purchase the "power concentrators" which last maybe 15 uses. Still, all things considered, I'd buy this again!
I shoot video with my 60D and 5D and I cannot imagine how many lens caps I would have misplaced without this capkeeper. It's relatively simple with an elastic loop on one side connected to an adhesive "button" on the other. The elastic loops goes around the lens itself and the adhesive "button" sticks to the lens cap so your cap is always near your lens. I don't have to stick each lens cap into my pockets or my bags any more; I can just reach for the cap and stick it back on the end of the lens without taking my eye off my monitor. The elastic is quite stretchy too so I can fit it around my largest lens (70-200mm F2.8L II IS USM) easily.
I had the previous card without the 256 mb memory . This card works very good.Installation - with no problem and with zero config as promised by the wifi founders.Range - I had it working in 120 ft !! amazing !One can download file into the memory while the trans/recv is working - something I thought was impossible .the stream works very fast and the pages are downloading as fast as the device can open them . i use hp 1930.Very good work from the sandisk boys
I am an Apple fan who recommends most of their products to friends and family, but I think they put way too much emphasis on the ascetics for this gorgeous piece of crap.PROS:Totally mod, Innovative, Vogue, Trendsetting, Flashy, Elegant, Sophisticated, Suave.If it were a car, it would be incredibly aerodynamic!CONS:The no-button-pivot-point is easy to accidentally click, especially if you have something on your desk that you might bump it into, e.g. eMac, because bumping even the side of the mouse will click it. It's basically one big clumpy button .No right click button is a step backwards. Having to click while holding control should not be necessary, and I get a little sad every time I have to do it. Is this 80's?!Everyone has been dragging something, when their mouse is nearing an object (emac, keyboard, ect) on their desk, well, in the less cool, non-innovative days you could simply hold down your left click button, pick up your mouse, and continue dragging, not losing your spot. This problem is probably pops up the most while using Photoshop and you're lassoing something and are running out of actual desk space with your mouse and you have to re lasso, which is why you decide to write a review on Amazon. With the new super shiny Apple mouse, there is no button to hold down, you have to squeeze the sides and try to make it THINK that it is still on your desk. And I'm pretty sure it CAN think, seeing as it's so cutting edge.This sure was therapeutic!You would be better off buying a USB optical mouse with a left and right click, even though you won't be able to hang with the in-crowd.
I don't know if reviewing this is necessary, but here goes!It worked at expected. Everything fix well, and it looks like my stereo came stock in my 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi. I got a compliment a few days ago saying just that. Lol Anyway, if you don't know if you should buy this...just do it. It shipped quickly, and got to my house fast.Enough said. It just worked. ;)
although it came a few days later than expected, it was still a reasonable amount of time. It fits and works as expected.
This carrying case worked well for me until I jumped in my car and the case caught on the door frame and the belt clip ripped right off of it, causing my iPod to fall to the pavement. It turns out the clip isn't fastened on all that securely.
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.
He likes it. Now he can have as many 8x10s of our daughter as he wants regardless of available wall space. It was a slam dunk!
Purchased a replacement battery before an it did not work. This is an actual to shiva battery and it works awesome. Thank you.
This is a quality product. The light is strong and evenly distributed, and while it's bright enough to aide whatever work you're doing with it, it doesn't blind you in the process ;)One very, very small complaint is that the folding wire stand is attached loosely, making it rather flimsy and somewhat distracting if you pick up the box to move to a different work space. Not a big deal for most customers, I'm sure :)Delivery was faster than I expected, especially since the manufacturer is in the U.S. and I'm currently in Canada.All in all, I'm pleased to recommend this item to anyone and everyone :D
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.
I had purchased two of these before from actual stores (Best Buy and Circuit City) but this was cheaper, easier, and more convenient. In both cases with the stores they only had display units and had to ship new ones to me anyway. As a somewhat rare and premium electronic I understand why the stores don't stock it but it only made it less convenient and that is the only advantage a physical store has- the convenience of instant acquisition.
Got these from Amazon a few days ago and I gotta say I'm happy. My HD 202's broke (one headphone stopped working. The headphones kept getting tugged off my head by the uber long cord so eventually something disconnected.) and I bought a pair of Sony v150's but I missed my old phones. Since it was my fault that the 202's broke Sennheiser was still fine in my book so I looked to them again for good budget headphones. I remembered the 201's from the last time I looked for headphones and they seemed to fit the bill. In my eyes they're even better than the 202's because they surround the whole ear whereas the 202's would sit on part of my ear. I of course enjoy the closed design because of the noise isolation quality, not quite as good it seems in the 201's but certainly better than open phones. Remember though that you get a better sound with open phones so if you care about that don't go with closed phones. I'm not an audiophile myself so these headphones sound perfect to me. Not quite as much bass as the 202's, I think, but really I can't tell the difference. They look and feel solid, you might say they look and feel cheap since they're made of hard plastic but I like the words "solid" and "rugged" better. Padding on top is cool, but I didn't need padding on the top with the V150's so I'm not sure if it's needed on the 201's. I could wear these all day. The ear padding isn't as thick it seems as the 202's, but the material seems stronger. It could very well be the same stuff but the cushions are certainly firmer; as they might as well be since the phones aren't intended to sit on the ear like the 202's. My only complaint is the thickness of the cord. It's a thin, really long, cord. The length can be a cool trait and might be a selling point for some people but if these headphones start getting tugged off my head and the cord breaks I might have to pass on Sennheisers until I feel like investing some money in one of their higher end pairs. The cord just feels and looks fragile. By comparison the Sony V150 cord looks much better.V150's are hooked up to my keyboard piano and these 201's are staying with my laptop. Really a truly great pair of budget headphones.
Excellent card.Recommendation: A+Pros: Large, secure, and fastCons: You pay for the large, secure, and the fast!Opinion: Ok, here's the deal. I bought two of them when a bought my canon s3, because for a heavy duty camera like that, you can't bother with cheap, slow, "ecconomical" trash. I found these cards to be everything as described (there was one note, not really a problem. Just remember that ALL cards are set at an estimated value. What i mean is that this card is rated a 2gb, but is actually 1.8gb. All cards are like this, but just take note). If you are willing to pay, you will be satisfied.Conclusion: If you can justify the price, buy it!
For the sound that comes out of these speakers im truly blown away. It sounds like I have a movie theater in my house now. Abosolute best tech buy for me of the entire year. Bought these at bestbuy for $120 more PER speaker, plugged them in and was BLOWN away. Went online to puchase ANOTHER pair as a gift and saw them on Amazon for $120 cheaper PER SPEAKER. Returned mine to best buy and bought 2 of these AND THE center and SAVED $50 I LOVE YOU AMAZON!!!
Not the one that fix,y camera and end of not being able to use it did return the merchandise to the store
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.
Installed this router to have good coverage, security and VPN. It does all with very little set up. It has an option to upgrade the firmware and you should as the newer firmware make the VPN work much better.
Used with aCanon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras, and works pretty well. Best conditions would likely be early morning or early evening as afternoon sunshine, even with clouds, is too much light for this filter to lessen.
I bought this "filter" as a lens protector and it serves its purpose. For some illumination conditions though it can introduce some flare since it's not coated.
Our other digital camera (panasonic FZ) was stolen and I wanted to get another camera as a replacement. The FZ was way to bulky for me to take out on my job so I wanted something a little smaller but with decent zoom capabilities. The Olympus 750 has hit the mark dead on. With its CCD shift stabililation the shots come out perfect everytime. The zoom works nicely and with the digital zoom you can really get some good shots from far away. The only complaint I have with the camera is that if you are out in sunlight it is very difficult to see the LCD. You just have to point and shoot and hope you got the shot. I have taken pics in the sport mode and have gotten some excellent action shots. The on screen menu is very good. Definately a keeper by a long shot.
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.
Solid construction and all the basics. Easy set up for the most part (I had trouble only with setting up the safety stop). The optics are fine for home use, and it's easy to use. The small set of prepared slides was a very nice surprise.Only two things would make it a little more user-friendly: coarse and fine focus adjustments on the same dial (similar to the stage adjustment), and a switch on the light source.Overall I would definitely recommend this for the hobbyist; it's a great value for the price.
Don't mistake this for photo print paper. Light weight, similar to regular copy paper. Might be ok for fliers but not heavy enough for photo prints.
Imagine if you could pop out your harddrive and take it to work, then install it in your office machine and rock and roll? With Iomega zip drives, you have the perfect marriage between convenience of a floppy and disk space of a harddrive. The parallel port device can easily fit in your purse or briefcase to take to any PC with a parallel port- and hook up. I have Win311. So, it works great with DOS, Win95, Win98 and so forth.
I got this sound card as a gift and it is great! Installation went smoothly and the sound is great on the CA-4100 4.1 surround sound speakers.
I had high hopes for this laptop fan, as I'd been sorely disappointed by a previous attempt to keep my Powerbook from burning through my lap; that try ended only 30-some days later with an apparent short in the USB wiring. I thought I'd try again with this model, having decent reviews, a great price and interesting design. Boy, was I wrong.Dead. Right out of the box. Well, to be fair, ONE of the fans worked. I received it on a Wednesday, it was promptly back on UPS' truck by Friday. I even tried to 'deal with it' for a day, see if the single fan and the design would keep the laptop even remotely cool. No such luck. Bye-bye Antec.Oh, and the blue power light others have mentioned WAS kinda bright, but I didn't find myself bothered too much, even in a completely dark bedroom. The flatness of its design wasn't thrilling me either, as I was accustomed to at least some incline so the wrists don't ache after a couple hours.By the time I printed out the RMA for this piece of junk, I'd already decided to give the whole laptop fan ONE more try, this time with aKinamax FAN-NTP3 Business Notebook Cooler Pad with 3 Built-in 60mm Fans for Laptopswhich works beautifully! It has a little incline and the THREE fans are doing wonders for my laptop (even keeping my knees cold!);actually, I'm kind of glad the Antec didn't work, otherwise I never would have tried the BETTER laptop fan.
I had 3 copies of this lens. None of them were focusing correctly. Most of time it will front focus by 1 inch. It's kinda random, hit or miss. It's probably okay for many people but I am spoiled by other good prime lenses. Even when it was in focus, it wasn't sharp enough for me. You get what you paid for. It may work in certain situations like shooting in extremely low light. If you are picky about sharpness and image quality, stay away.
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 product just does not work. I've ordered three different models, ranging from the basic RF30 to the RF40 and none of them are worth the plastic they ship in.First of all, the battery on the watch display lasts for about one day's worth of fishing, and they cost about $6-$8 to replace. In terms of their abilityi to find fish, it cannot distinguish between a school of small feeder fish, and when I say small, I mean tiny and a 10lb bass. I actually watched fish ranging from 2-15 lbs, swimming directly under the sensor and it would not alert me to their presence. I cannot believe that Hummingbird can get away with actually marketing this product. It's trash!
To qualify, I'm avowed Linux bigot, but not a techie like so many are. I use linux in day to day production business. This device is the first I've seen to deliver a clean interface and all the mainstream functionality that is needed. What's more, if I want to improve on it, I can. That is the promise and value of open systems. Compared to CE, which will likely bloat and need more power to grow, this one is likely to merely improve. I would like to see more applications, however: time management, contact management, general information managment. Very clean, very fast, and I love the keyboard.
I bought this subwoofer to complement a surround set of Polk speakers I purchased in the mid 90's. This subwoofer has added so much to the sound that I already enjoyed. Movies are so much richer. Music has so many more deep low layers that can be enjoyed with this subwoofer. Really glad to have upgraded the sound system with this!
We had an old computer that didn't have enough slots left for a sound card. This was the perfect fix. I just plugged it in and voila! Music! It works well with Win98 for those who are still in the dark ages, like me.
First off, if you are looking for a pair of headphones that delivers powerful bass, strong pitch, and incredible sound... YOU WILL BE PAYING AT THE MINIMUM $50.00! I must say these headphones are pretty decent for being under 20 dollars. Recently my 50 dollar Koss headphones got destroyed. So naturally I wanted to save a buck and try these out.Pros:Very comfortablelong cordclear soundinexpensiveCons:lacks bass-the bass is present, it just isn't powerful enough for meSOUND VOLUME!!!-I have my pc's volume turned all the way up! Itunes is all the way up, and I still would like it to be louder...-Once I go back to my apartment I'll see if it can withstand the noises of my roommates.Overall, the 201's deliver a clean crisp sound. Just lacks a little bass and some power! A good buy for headphones under 20 big ones...Cheers!
I bought this product last week, needing a good sound system for my living room area but not wanting to invest in a full surround system. The sound quality is great, and it works / charges with my old-school ipod. However, my girlfriend just bought a new ipod Nano--it does NOT charge the new ipods, although it still plays music from them. Just beware...
My fifteen year old budding artist loves this light box. She has really been able to develop her skills by practicing the styles of her favorite artists, and she has been able to duplicate her own art work with better accuracy for animation. She especially likes being able to use the light box either on her lap, a flat surface or tilted with the stand. It's bright enough to shine through magazine and heavy papers, and was a great deal for the price!
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.
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.
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.
I purchased the HP Printing Mailbox for my 83 yr. old mother. We have the service set to check her mailbox and print the contents twice a day. She lives alone and "lives" to see what has been sent to her by the "authorized" senders (family, and friends). She says she feels like there are family and friends "in the house with her". The mailbox is simple in its ease of maintenance. Paper and ink cartridge are easy to change. A great system for families to be able to email their elders that have no computers!
This product is the greatest. It can print, scan, copy. And it looks great with my black desktop. I love the LCD screen.
I bought it 6 years ago. Still works like a charm. It turned out to be very wise small investment.Helps person who forgets to charge camcorder frequently...
I am very pleased with the iM600. It has an excellent sound. My ipod docks fine in the holder. I was afraid it would fall out after reading all the reviews, but I have never had a problem.
It took some time to get it, but when I got my purchase I was really pleased with it. It's small, sleak and stores a lot and it's fairly fast too.
I haven't had any problems with this memory card so far. It was a great deal.
A friend and client of mine picked up one of these specifically to have me build out a multi-boot Linux stick for him which would have contained Ubuntu 12.04, BackTrack5, and Tails-OS.The disc remained packaged until I showed up to do the build, after the owner had received the device the day before.I started the install of Ubuntu 12.04 while I was onsite at the owner's house. The installation, which would have normally taken about 15 to 20 minutes (tops) on any reasonably fast flash drive, ended up taking about 3.5 hours to complete. Since it was getting late into the night by that point, I shut it all down as soon as the initial installation completed and took the device home with me, where I have a full computer lab.About a week went by, and I got back to the project. First, I fired up a system with no hard drive, just a DVD drive and a motherboard with USB ports and enough processing horsepower to get things done. I booted up on a copy of Gparted (newest release), and started up a resize job against the single Ext3 partition I had initially created during the Ubuntu install. The resize *should* have taken about 2 minutes, but instead it took nearly 2 hours.Next, I booted up the same system on a freshly burned ISO of BackTrack5-R2 (Digital Forensics; Gnome desktop), and one it was booted, I started it's install sequence. It should have taken 30 to 40 minutes at most, but instead it took nearly 5 hours. Since this was the 2nd Linux partition and OS installed onto the disc (2 of 3 Ext3 partitions now in use), I took shutdown and took the stick to another system I have to perform the update of the grub-bootloader from a more comfortable workspace... my den. After nearly 2 reboots, and nearly 3 hours of waiting for the installed Ubuntu OS to become ready, I had to go to bed to be up for work in the morning. The next morning, the OS was loaded, so rather than going straight into updating the grub-bootloader installation, I ran system updates against the Ubuntu install and figured I'd just update grub when I got home. I stopped in at lunch and found the updates were still going... the download was only about 150MB... it shouldn't take that long even on a slow disc. I let it continue and went back to work. A few hours later, I headed home for the evening to find the desktop session was frozen, but I was able to switch to TTY2 (CTRL+ALT+F2). Lo and behold, the stdout logging was throwing errors like crazy, saying the hub had gone offline.I rebooted, several times, and finally got my Zotac Zbox ID41-Plus's root USB hub working again. Meanwhile, I tested the drive on a few other machines, and each one showed errors. Keep in mind that this drive has now had about 16 hours worth of use.I took the original machine with no hard drive, fired it up on Gparted and luckily I was able to get the disc to appear. I wiped out all of the partitions, replaced the meta-data/MBR with a fresh signature, and then created a FAT32 partition that consumes the entire disc. It would read again, and write, so I then pulled down a few benchmarking utilities and ran a few tests against this drive.Would you believe it actually said it was reading at 16MBps and writing at 8MBps? No worries... I didn't believe it either. By this point, I was so disgusted with these drives that I texted the owner and told him that if it had been me that had bought this stick that I would have been fightin'-mad, and would have hunted down the seller to break a few bones for my troubles.Look, not to put anyone off... but I've got over 27 years of IT experience, and when I shop for any technical device, I perform extensive research up-front to make sure that either (a) I can mod it, or (b) it'll at least work with multiple operating systems dependably. These Centon USB drives are the worst excuse for a USB drive that I've even seen... and I've seen a lot, since afterall in my day job, we have over 3000 clients, and most of them use USB drives of some sort or another.The best drives I've used, barring none, have been Sandisk. They're fast, dependable, and have no extra garbage on the disc to keep me from modifying the device to run Linux natively as if it were installed on a full blown solid state drive.(oh, and before someone fills your head full of dung, don't believe the hype regarding running full OS installs from flash drives. You actually do get about the same reliability as what you would get from any SATA or IDE drive. Just, don't use a swap partition, and don't use the drives on systems with less than 2GB of ram, so that the system will run mostly real-time from memory.)Anyways, that said, if someone were to offer to give me one of these, I'd probably smack 'em!
I just bought it and it has been working well without any breakage that other customers have suggested. It matches my need and it's cheap.Update on 02/18/12So after being used for a few times, the plastic screw head has been worn off and it no longer screws into my camcorder. Big disappointment!
Looks great, works great! Great buy! This was purchased to add addition storage space to a desktop machine at our facility.
Was a great fit for my nikon d40, case has protection for the camera without being bulky and hard to transport. Was great for hiking!
I got a 25 pack of these dual layer media on sale and over half of them have read errors.DVDS freeze and skip making them useless.Never again
I bought this afew weeks ago for my stuffy nose and really love it. The 3 speed machine is just perfect. No mist comes out. The design is great. It makes a fan noise depending on the setting but, it helps me to sleep. Would recommend to anyone looking to by a cool mist humidifier.
As with all Lowepro cases I've used exceptional quality meets great functionality to serve a purpose.For this case a small pda style cell phone or camera goes onto a belt or is slung over shoulder with ease.From a technical standpoint the materials are very good for durability and looks also inside is well padded to protect items.For storage of tech a large inner pocket and a small sd card or bluetooth on folds on front.I highly recommend this case for any similar item or task.
Out of 40, 12 duds...33% not usable...Hopefully will not have some that later will not read.I expected better of Sony. If this experience improves,will post another review.
Background:I've owned several in-ear headphones ranging from Sennheiser CX-300-Bs to JLab J4 Rugged Metals (all replaced because one ear dies out). I have also tried on at least 40 different types of headphones (friends, classmates) both in-ear and over. I listen to music constantly (at least 3-4 hours a day) and I listen to almost every genre (except country).Sound Quality:I am by no means an audiophile and probably could not even tell the differences between the sound quality of the 555s and my previous in-ear headphones (in terms of treble, bass, etc). They just seem better. In more comparative terms the 555s are definitely much better than the average $100-200 headphones and may even be comparable to some high end $200-300 headphones.What I can definitively comment on is the amazing clarity these headphones provide. I had previously never tried open headphones but they feel much more natural than all my previous headphones and allow for you to hear sounds around you. The fact you can hear sound around you increases how good these headphones in a somewhat counter-intuitive way 1) with all my previous headphones the fact I could not hear anything around me became troublesome when people tried to get my attention 2) the fact that the sound is SO clear despite all the sound around you makes it feel super natural, I have sometimes forgotten that I am even wearing headphones, it is as if the sound is just originating from somewhere around my ear.Appearance:These headphones look so nice. Very stylish with any outfit.Comfort:Extremely comfortable. I have a big head and bigger ears yet these headphones are still so comfortable, I've even worn them as earmuffs.Side note: MAKE SURE to do the mod which removes the unnecessary foam padding and essentially makes them 595s (I am not responsible for any damage done). Link: [...]
Great design, simple and sounds good. I have an ipod nano 4th generation and it doesn't support the charge function. Since the charging function was the main reason I bought this I'm a bit disappointed but for basic playing and space saving it is great.
I've been taking digital photos for the past 6 years and waiting to replace my coolpix 1MP (It cost a small fortune 6 years ago). I just couldn't wait any longer and did my research only to realize the digital camera I really wanted (basically an SLR)is still way out of my price range.I decided to look for a compact camera I would use even if I had that great camera. One for keeping with me at all times. It needed to be small compact and sturdy. I have a tendancy to drop things. Online I did my research and I took a friends Kodak on vacation. While the Kodak was easy to use it has an odd way of compressing memory and the display is not the best so I ruled those out. In the end the S230 fit the bill. Then I get on here only to read about red eye problems...back to do more research. I found a site with reviews and photos taken for comparison. Sony's DSC-P9 (4MP) was the best option I came up with but I couldn't get past the soft look to the photos. The Fuji camera's had alot of noise that was visible on screen. (It doesn't show up when you print the photos.) The Sony had it's share share of noise also. The Canon's photos were sharp and clear with little visible noise. I believe even better than some higher MP models. So I decided I could put up with fixing the red eye.Best choice I could have made. This camera is wonderful. It is small, well made and has easy to use buttons. The features are set up in a logical manner that make them simple to remember. The screen is excellent. The camera does have some weight to it even though it is so small. I find this to be useful when I'm trying to hold the camera steady to take low light photos. The camera is quick to turn on and is ready to shoot within seconds. There are not long delays while it waits to change modes either.There is still the issue with red eye if you are not at the same level and angle with the subject. (And it's alarming) But the software included is super easy to use and takes care of the problem better than the Adobe softwares I've used in the past. The pictures download fast and are stored in folders by the date taken. Perfect for sequencing pictures of the kids.The battery life is excellent but when the warning light comes on you've only got about 60 seconds to take that last picture. The battery takes 2 hours to charge from empty. The charger fits directly into the outlet and stores flat. (No cords!) The extras you'll need (Including a reader so you won't waste battery life on downloads) will add a third or a forth to the cost of this camera. The movies are fun and easy to send to family. There are also some manual picture taking features that are useful to get good pictures in low light without the flash.I've had the camera for 2 weeks and I really can't say enough about the quality.
I sold my Klipsch Promedia 4.1 system because it took up too much space (I live on a boat). These TDK speakers sound even better! I can't believe the quality of sound from the flat speakers and the extraordinary bass response from the subwoofer. I'm glad I went with the 150 system instead of the lower powered options. Worth every penny.
I have been using this drive for three months now. I plugged it into my Mac G5 and it has been flawless. No driver or software was needed. It just started working, and has never stopped. I routinely transfer large files (> 30 gigs.) with out a hitch. Fire Wire 800 is super fast and the drive is nearly silent. I'm not sure what more I could ask from a hard drive. In a word, it has been perfect. Sorry, to hear the all the problems from Windows useres. It almost sounds as if this drive was engineered with Macs in mind.
I love this router!I've been online since the days of acoustic couplers and alligator clips, and now I have a cable modem connection in my home -- for business as well as pleasure, as I telecommute. Trying to keep my kids off my work computer has been a challenge -- they like the high-speed connection, and I don't blame them.I bought this router to see if it would solve the problem. I have a desktop PC, a laptop PC and two iMacs. Using the &quot;quick start&quot; directions, I set this router up and plugged everything in. Amazingly, after enabling TCP/IP on the iMacs, everything worked perfectly...first time! The laptop has a USB&gt;ethernet connecter rather than a straight ethernet card, and even *that* machine worked well, with minimal fiddling around.I'm thrilled, the kids are thrilled... Worth every dime...! I was ready to pay someone to come out to the house and run cable.
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.)
I purchased this RAM memory to replace the small amount of memory that came standard with my older computer (2007). What an improvement! It instantly stopped my computer from freezing and made everything work faster. I can now have multiple programs open with no noticeable slowing. It works perfectly and was very easy to change.
This cable did exactly what I wanted and it worked the way I wanted it to. I have my tv and computer hooked together so I can stream movies.
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.
These looked cool for those walks around the block, and the price was right. But that's as good as it gets. They may not bring down the neighborhood, but they bring down the once-proud name of Sony. Not only is the sound of music sharp, tinny, and bass-deprived, but the pin never seems to lodge securely in my player, leading to distortion and the cutting out of sound in one of the headphones.My wife recently purchased a comparable pair of Brookstones at the airport. They cost three times more, but they sound at least three times better.
I love this bag. I have a Canon XSI and a 13" MacBook and they fit quite nicely with a power cord, zoom lens and kit lens in the designated spots. I like the look and feel of the bag, it seems to have adequate padding to protect my gear.The only warning that I would give with this bag is that the compartment for the SLR body is a little tight. I can fit my XSI with either the kit lens or my 50mm, but it is tight. The XSI is a relatively small body and fits rather snugly into the compartment. If you have a larger camera you might consider a different bag. If you are looking for a comfortable bag for your 13" laptop and smaller DSLR, this is the bag for you. I am very happy with it.
I have been wandering the world for6 years. Andy the HoboTraveler.comI am on my second Mavica with 3.5 disk.The reason is the 10 Optical Zoom andthe 3.5 disk. This is the perfect camerafor making webpages while traveling.I can buy the disk in any underdevelopedcountry and use in an internet cafe.The 3.5 disk drive is a little fragile andyou should wait and not take photos too fastor you will damage the floppy.I have taken about 5000 photos with this camera.I use this camera to post the page or links tomy travel newslette. ...
This speaker is not about music... and anyone wanting a speaker like this for music needs to look elsewhere (if such a thing even exists). Where this speaker excels is audio... podcasts, audio books and video. I have an iPod Touch, and this speaker works great for items in those three categories. I really love to be able to listen to audio books without headphones, and the speaker even fits in perfectly with the iPod Touch when the unit is turned sideways for video. A wonderful bonus is that this unit (and it's the only one I could find with this feature) requires NO batteries! It gets its power from the iPod.Highly recommended for podcast, audio book and video listeners...
this amp can be extremely loud if i have the right setup. i have two boss chaos exxtreme 12 inch 1400 watt subs both bridged at 2 ohms and at first when i hooked it up and turned it up the fuses would blow in seconds so i upd the fuses untill they quit blowing, which it quit at 25 amp. one prob i had with this amp is that it wasnt very powerfull at all untill i got my boss 2 farad capicitor and i had to get a bigger battery. let me tell you this thing hits with the right setup my whole trunk comes up off the car when the bass hits and the doors flex too. i will be posting a video on here and youtube soon to proove it but like i said without the right setup this thing is crap
Before buying the wireless mouse, I had a regular Intellimouse Explorer. I loved the way it fit my hand and operated, but the cord would be a nuisance so I decided to try the wireless model. It is even better! The tilt wheel allows scrolling vertically &amp; horizontally. The mouse fits comfortably in my hand and the software allows a lot of convenient customization. It's a great mouse, I would recommend it to anyone.
this thing is a BEAST. I've dropped, gone climbing with it, bounced it off rocks, and it keeps trucking. Pictures are crisp and effortless. Sure it's heavy, but it has to be in order to be so awesome. I don't care if you think filters degrade quality, get a FILTER for this lens, or you will likely scratch the front element.There is some flare issues (there will be with this wide a lens!), and I wish the hood was a little better at shading it, but I think it may be impossible to make the hood bigger with the lens being so wide. Always leave the hood on, by the way. If you are really good, you can get you non-photo taking hand just out of shot and block most of the flare with it.
Connected a Comcast cable modem to 3 Windows XP systems. Took 15 min. to configure the router and the 3 WinXP systems using web and XP tools. It has been running with no problems for 2 months now.
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.
TDK CDs are excellent quality. For those who don't know, always look for the word 'certified' when buying recording media. It's a sign that every disc will be perfect, no problems with errors in recording. Considering that and the fact that you're getting 5 cases thrown in (relatively soft, sturdy plastic - unlike brittle, fragile jewel cases) makes this a good deal. No having to deal with loose CDs and a worthless spindle.
Just a little advice. You don't ever need to pay up for Monster products. If you feel like overpaying, go with Belkin or one of the other good brands. Monster is grossly overpriced.
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.
This adapter (D-Link DPH-50U) allows me use Skype while walking around the house with a cordless phone. [...]In case if you wonder (like I did); you don't need any paid service from Skype to use it. Just the plain old-fashioned free talk with other free Skype users and this thing works perfect. With any cordless phone hooked up to the adapter, you don't have to sit by the computer while talking with your friends from distant parts of the planet Earth.Because so many complained about the driver, I used a driver downloaded directly from D-Link's support website instead of the provided mini CD and it works perfect with Windows XP SP3. I haven't tried it with Vista; I don't even like Vista (* - my rating for Vista).EDIT: My mention of what I paid for the adapter was censored out by Amazon from this review. This never happened before and must be some sort of new policy. The adapter was a dozen b.u.c.k.s. Had I given more, or much more than that, then my expectations from the gadget and my star rating could have been different.
I bought this camera for my parents as a gift. They love it! Much easier to use than they expected. This is their first digital camera, and they are having a blast with it. They can stick it in their pocket or purse, and are pleased with the look of the pictures when printed.
It's a simple sleeve to hold your notebook; I use this and a padded Tucano bag to protect the notebook; the only minor gripe is that it has "grown hair" in certain psrts as the material got scraped when taking the notebook in and out.
The Geforce3 is my second GeForce video card. Both of them have performed excellent and have run the best games out there without any bugs (except for when the drivers became outdated). I made up my mind to purchase this video card shortly after I purchased the game "Morrowind", which was pushing my 2-year old, 32 MB Geforce2 to the limit, and then some. I was playing the game on moderate settings, and it was slowing down, becoming choppy sometimes. After I installed the GF3 (which was a snap), the game ran like a dream, with all of its beautiful environments and fantastic animation."Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast" is another game that I own which really pushes your video card to the limit. It too, looks great with this video card. I don't own "Grand Theft Auto 3", but I have read that it is another game that a card like the GF3 was made for. You can bet that we'll be seeing more and more games like this coming out. The point is, if you love great-looking games, then you'll want to grab this video card. If you are upgrading from an older card, then you will notice a difference in performance right away, even after you crank up the video settings a couple of notches.
I was pleasantly surprised when the Celestron 44104 arrived. I have not used a microscope since high school biology. I had always wanted to have a microscope, but could never justify the cost. This year, while purchasing presents for others, I decided to buy this for me.I am glad I did. This instrument is a good quality 'heavy' type of device and comes with the electric illumination device. Funny, I did well with just the included mirror light up the slides.To save money, check out the Celestron 44102. As near as I can tell, that is this model minus = 12.5x eye piece, blue filter, and the AC light thing.Ken
I am really happy with the quality and comfort of these earphones. They work great while wearing a motorcycle helmet - even though after a few hours they make my ears a little sore. That is probably due to my ridiculously small ear canals and not the earphones themselves (even my custom ear plugs make my ears hurt). My husband bought a pair, and so did a few of our friends. We're all very happy with them. They come with several different sized rubber and foam plug options as well as a very nice, small carrying case. I really like the fact that they isolate outside sound so well - a must on my very noisy motorcycle. I use the smallest rubber plugs and I noticed they seal even better if you follow the manufacturer's recommendation and make them a little wet before inserting them. Kind of feels a little gross at first - not unlike getting a wet willy from some creepy, weird uncle, but it's effective nonetheless. My only complaint is the clip - it's largely useless when hauling down the road with the wind tugging at the wires. Overall, an awesome product. If I ever lose this pair, I'll most definitely buy a replacement set. Prices can range from 72 - 135 bucks, so shop around.
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.
By Far The Best Web Came on the market. It cost a bit more but so worth it Hands down I have yet to find a web cam that comes close to the isight. Fast set up trueplug and play Clear video and audio.
This product may be nearing the end of its product cycle as it seems the price has come down considerably over the past year and may be replaced with a newer model. You must consider that this is an entry level or starter piece of equipment if you are looking for something of true audiophile quality. For the average listener and then some, the Sony STR-DE197 can be an especially good buy at these lowered prices seen at many retailers.Just about all of the functions you need to fully enjoy this receiver are located on the front panel, as they should be. Some budget models of other brands rely on the remote control for many functions and without the remote you loose a lot of control. Not so with this Sony. The direct access for selecting stations, in addition to the memory and manual tuning control is a welcome plus. The bass boost function is helpful for retaining a full bodied sound when listening under lowered volume conditions or with less efficient speakers.Sensitivity and selectivity of the FM tuner is quite good for a unit in this price range. Multiplex filtering is very good and on a local lower power college station that I regularly listen to , this unit rivals the reception of one of my other receivers I bought for $500 ! AM reception is respectable for a unit in this price range along with the suppied antenna. You must consider however with the increasing amount of AM Radio interference generating devices found in homes and businesses these days a more substantial antenna may be required for best possible reception on AM.Audio Amplifier output power ratings can. at times, be very misleading and overemphasized. The actual figures stated are only part of the equation for determining the usefullness of the output power of just about any amplifier. This unit is " rated " at 100 watts per channel. What is not mentioned is what kind of input signal was used and for what time duration the amplifier was operated at full power output. You could blast a 100 Watt per Channel signal at a certain tone frequency ( not necessarily music or voice ) for a short amount of time with no ill effect. However if you think this amplifier is going to give you stadium or dance club power for very long, I seriously doubt it. From a practical standpoint I would say at best you could possibly crank 40 to 60 watts per channel out of this amplifier without too much difficulty for voice and music when used with the specified 8 ohm speaker load. The convection cooled output transistor heat sink used in this unit dictates that not much more power per channel can be dissapaited over longer periods of time. Convection cooling is another factor that should be taken into consideration. There should be no restriction of the air flow through the sides and top cover openings such as stacking other components on the top of this receiver. At a moderate listening level you can feel the heat eminating out of the top cover which is normal. Double this if you are using two sets of speakers at the same time for insuring all of the performance and reliability designed into this unit.From a practical standpoint this reciever provides enough output power to satisfy a majority of listeners and can provide room filling volume with appropriate speakers. I have been test running this unit for 6 weeks using a pair of Eltax Liberty 5 floor standing speakers along with a pair of Eltax Liberty 3 book shelf speakers stacked on top of the floor standers. I have used this unit with either of the speaker pairs and at times both of the speaker pairs connected in paralell ( creating double the specified loading conditions ). AAdditionally I added a pair of Tannoy Mercury M2 speakers on the "B" speaker output connections and have run all three sets of speakers at the same time under " lowered " volume conditions ( background music ) with no ill effect or overload sensing by the amplifier.For the most part I have been listening to music from FM Radio, Compact Disc, Records from a turntable with outboard magnetic pre amp, and also output from a PC where I have hundreds of selections from 45 RPM records stored. I usually run the volume with the digital display volume indicator between 40 and 50 with the bass and treble set to max. At lower listening levels between 30 and 45 on the volume control indicator I have been using it with the bass boost.I have other budget model receivers that I have purchased that sold for a bit less than this Sony did when it was being marketed at suggested list price. Those do not have the overall sound quality or all of the features of this Sony STR-DE197. Now that this model is selling at a reduced price, if you are in the market for a full feature budget receiver I would not hseitate to recommend this to anyone. I am very pleased with its performance for the price.
I was very pleasantly surprised with how well the device works. To be able to just take the remote from room to room and not a transmitter is really great. I had a lot of problems with my old transmitter/receiver but this was just the ticket I was looking for.
This product has worked great with my 2Wire Gateway modem from AT&T; Yahoo.The real plus has been the USB connection so its not necessary to take off the desktop's back panel.The connection has been good, and I set it up in minutes.I tend to think that people who are having connection problems have a problem with their router, and not this device. I can see 50%+ networks from all over my neighborhood.
I purchased the Tri-pod screen to help demonstrate my software at trade shows. It does just what I need it to do.
Like so many that have commented, after owning this camera for about 15 months it stopped taking pictures. The monitor still works since I can view the old pictures on memory, but the camera will no longer capture a new picture. Avoid this camera!
Ever stopped and thought about how much you love your ipod? Sure you have. After a week of use, you'll begin to develop a similar fondness for these earphones. They block out all exterior noise, they're extremely comfortable, and the sound quality is supreme. These are the best earphones on the market - do yourself a favor and get them.
Purchased this 10/10/06 and it refuses to play any disc as of 10/9/07. The player has been well maintained and cleaned. Played well long enough to go past the warranty (funny, that). I'd rather pay more and have some decent longevity than buy one every year. I'll never buy Sony for dvd again.
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.
This camera is all I hoped for!! It's great!!!! Oh and the company was is terrific too.
I bought this cable to run inside the walls of my home. I didn't have any trouble pulling it through insulation or around studs. It has a sturdy connector which clicks solidly into place on most of my devices. Recommended.
Controls are well designed, sound quality is fine for a radio this small; a nice little radio for my desk (which is what I was looking for). My only complaint: raido reception isn't very good unless the headphones are plugged in (to serve as an FM antenna), undermining the nice-little-self-contained-package effect.
Was exactly what I needed, arrived in a somewhat timely fashion and I am completely satisfied.
Could not be happier with the TV. The shipping was no good though. The tracking # was no use and I had to track the shipper down. Once I called them they brought it the next day which was way late.
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
this little dealy-bob will get you connected in a tight space. It's a very well constructed cable, too. You'll like it.
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.
perfect, the one I had burned out. I love them, they work just fine. Will be ordering more to make changes with 2 other older ones I have.
I was a little skeptical given some of the reviews. But after receiving this item, I have to wonder just what the other reviewers were expecting from this item. The sound quality is great! It's compact enough to fit anywhere or to take with you.This is not a product you should by if you're looking to annoy your neighbors or rock a house party with. But for listening to your MP3 without having to use the headphones or playing through a FM stereo transmitter (which always distorts the sound quality a little), this is an EXCELLET option.I love this speaker!
This is an exceptional value for a UV filter. Excellent quality that is only found in more expensive filters.
A great way to obtain excellent long-scale 16 bit digital copies from 35mm film and slides. With a high-end camera like the Nikon D800 or equivalent and a good macro lens, the quality is better than one would get with many film scanners.
This item solved all my problems of not having a clear view in the viewfinder of my older Nokon SLR due to my eyesight. The eyepiece works excellent and the service was superb and affordable. Very happy with this purchase.
"Who is this really?" I demand. "Um, hello? I already told you, this is Lulu Dark...If you don't return my cell phone, you'll be sorry. So make it snappy." Who was this mysterious caller and why was she calling herself Lulu Dark? After a few long days, Lulu Dark was sick of searching for stolen purse, investigating the murder (she thinks) of Berlin Silver, and dealing with her "stalker" who seems to always be following Lulu. She then received a phone call from a person claiming to be Lulu Dark, which scares her even more. Then when her "stalker" finally confronts Lulu, she found that the "stalker" just wanted to return her lost purse, the one that started the whole investigation in the first place. After a few unproductive days, Lulu was spying and she saw her twin - a girl who looked and sounded exactly like Lulu, but Lulu was convinced the girl's real name was Hattie. Lulu believed that because when she searched Berlin Silver's (the dead girl) apartment, she found a necklace with the name "HATTIE" on it. In the end, Lulu solved the case by confronting "Lulu//Hattie." She discovered that Hattie had met Berlin on the train and they'd become friends, but that's when Hattie gave Berlin a pork rind, which Berlin was allergic to, so she immediately died. Hattie, who had always wanted to be rich and famous, threw Berlin into the river and stole her credit card and her identity. After Lulu uncovered this, Hattie was sent to a mental institution and Lulu and her two friends went roller skating. This novel was an excellently intriguing one that has twists, turns, and surprises, and would be enjoyed by people in grades 7 an up.The first thing that I liked a lot about this book was the fact that the plot pulls you into the novel and then twists and turns, which draws you into the book even more. For example, for a majority of the novel, Lulu seemed to have a "stalker" who she dubbed as Sally Hansen, and when "Sally" came up to Lulu, the reader thought "goodbye, Lulu!" Then the author surprised the reader by having "Sally" just give Lulu her purse back. Also the reader expected the novel to be over when Lulu decided that a boy named Alfy Romero murdered Berlin, but when Lulu wanted to go question him, she saw herself/Hattie already with Alfy! It also seems that Hattie murdered Berlin to steal her identity, but really Berlin died of an allergic reaction. The never dull plot kept me engaged in the book the whole time.Another element of this novel that made it enjoyable to read is how believable and realistic everything was. Lulu and her best friend, Charlie, started to like each other, which made the reader want to know more. That is something that often happens in real life, therefore making the book better than an unbelievable one. Lulu also had enemies, one especially named Rachel Buttersworth-Taylor. When she and Lulu fought or argued, it is very realistic because no one is friends with everyone, so it seemed real that Lulu had her friends and enemies. Lulu was also not prefect. She had a temper, which came out very often, and she talked before thinking. Since both of those were problems readers could relate to, Lulu seems like a real person.Lulu, Daisy, Charlie, and Hattie were just some of the many characters in this novel. The author made very character come alive, even if they only said one thing, mostly through words and actions. When "Sally Hansen" was described as wearing pink hot pants and gold stiletto heels, she was seen as dangerous and high fashioned through the reader's eyes. Lulu especially was a very well developed character through words, actions, and her sad background. Because her mom moved away and never listened to Lulu, the reader felt sad for Lulu and was on her side, so when "Sally" confronted Lulu, the reader was scared for her. When the reader discovered that Rachel's mom was an alcoholic, even though she was an enemy, the reader could not help feeling bad for her and mad with Lulu for making fun of Rachel's mom.In conclusion, this novel was filled with mystery, romance, and suspense. The main reason I recommended it, though, was because it was the perfect mystery. The author gave just enough clues to make the case solvable, but it wasn't too obvious, so the reader had to keep reading to discover what the answer was. Also, this novel had the perfect balance of mystery, action, love, and personality. I definitely recommend this wonderful novel to anyone 12 and up, especially girls.C. Chaudhury
Coming from Sony technology a few years old, the fine DSC-V1, I'm very happy with this 2006 effort. Built very well, the biggest step forward I think. Wakes up and shoots fast. Excellent LCD. I like the on screen animated mode indicating system, quite handy and helpful. Not quite the tech geek as yours truly, the wife really likes that feature a lot. Images are very good given the amount of glass involved, clear and bright. Sorry big spenders, but outside of higher cost, Canon's Elph line has got nothing on this camera. They'd better look out actually. Grab a 1 Gig Memory Stick Duo and lunch (heck, maybe dinner) with the savings.
The sub arrived with the outer frame for the front damaged. I paid $189 for it, but can only get my money back. Amazon has been good to me in the past, but in the return center it says that there are no more subs in stock, and I have to get my money back. But when I was looking for another sub, I found this one and there were 5 left. Real bummer. I guess it's from another seller. Like I said, Amazon has been good to me, so I will buy something else.
Works great. Just wish it came with more cleaning solution.Could not find this product in any stores locally. Thanks
This is one of the best tripods for small digital cameras around.Sturdy. Well built and light. Easy to setup. Head is easy to adjustbut rock steady.
I was never a fan of such earbud type of headphones and so should have stayed away but decided to try them since they advertised comfort from the different sized earpieces.Must say that they are comfortable from any of the other types of headphones I've had and sound is great too, but they still keep falling off. I bought them for working out, but they don't stay put. Also, I guess its supposed to be a good design but the right ear cord is bigger than the left, but I don't like that feature. The cord goes behind your neck and its annoying.Another annoying thing that, I, at least experience is that the headphones are so good at keeping noise out that you get this inside noise (like when you're under water). Not sure how to best explain this, but you can hear yourself chewing a piece of gum for example.So very good sound, but the cons outweight the pros.If you never liked these type of earbud headphones, don't bother.
I bought this camera new, and it is worth every penny. I've used it for photos for many websites, personal pix of family, friends and pets, and every picture turns out great. The multiple autofocus options, various settings for daytime, flash, night, sport and portrait photography make picture taking almost fool-proof. Plus, the video cam is great for those times when I just want to pick up a quick short video without hauling out the full-size video camera. The rechargeable battery lasts a long time between charges, so I can take tons of pictures without worrying about losing power. This workhorse lives up to the Kodak reputation.
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.
Bought this TV for after researching HDTV LCD's for several months. Was not even considering the Olevia brand until after the Consumer Reports Review came out on this model. The picture using an indoor cheap ($12) HDTV antenna is incredible. We live very close to the TV towers so we pickup all the over the air HDTV channels plus we are picking up SDTV channels we didn't even know were out there. Bought from Amazon as no one else carrys the 5 series yet. Local stores (Compusa, Circuit city) are still selling the 2-4 series and for more money?
My only complaint, albeit a small one, would be to have the speakers disengage from the unit for a stero effect.
I haven't filled it to capacity yet to see if it really is 8GB or not, but maybe that's the point. This is a HUGE card. I think if I went somewhere photogenic for a week's vacation (say, the Grand Canyon), I still wouldn't fill up this card.
I can't be more satisfied with this product. For a home network on a budget, this is exactly what I needed. Just keep in mind that this is a $... HOME product, not professional grade business equipment. I started to get a little worried at some of the reviews regarding ftp crc errors, but I just finished download about 680Mb worth of data at an average of 150kbps and had no problems. One of the things that may have helped was a firmware upgrade released last week to version 1.35.The setup on this box was also fairly easy. If you just take your time, and adapt the instructions to your particular cable/dsl ISP, then all should work ok. It took me less than an hour to get the router configured, the firmware upgraded (which clears the config), the router re-configured, web access, and mail sending/receiving. This was only for one computer, as now I have to spend today making cables and wiring up the rest of the rooms in my house.
1) These units have a general problem of losing all the title information occasionally. A google search will show this is a widespread problem.2) One year and three days since I purchased it mine died. It turns off again a few seconds after you turn it on. Sony want twenty dollars less than the new cost to repair it!Don't bother buying this piece of junk.
Noticeably better picture, via the HDMI connection than a previous Sony 5 Disc player we had (allthough that was very good). I really like how the home videos (HDD Sony Camcorder straight to DVD) would look and they are really good. I can't think of anything better for under $150.UPDATE!! This is terrible, SONY is terrible. Two times the display read "Tray Locked" and I couldn't fix it. Customer Service from SONY stinks to high heaven. I paid $30 to send it to Laredo, where it was "fixed" and after a month, again the "Tray Locked" I was on hold with customer support for 25 minutes and then an hour and nothing! I am done with all Sony products.
PROs: The Harmony 1000 appeared to be the right tool for the job in that it has both infra-red (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF) transmission. The range is excellent in that it covers enough of the house that it connects just fine. Using the Harmony 1000 is very straight forward.Logitech's Harmony phone support staff are absolutely EXCELLENT (they are located in the USA and they speak english - a real plus). The tech support people are a real product saver, (keep that speaker phone next to the computer, Harmony 1000, and RF Extender). Know ahead of time that the setup WILL take time; do NOT jump ahead of what the technician is telling you; do what he is telling you in the exact order he is telling you (it makes a difference).CONs: There is almost zero documentation with Harmony 1000, and the Harmony 1000 is NOT a simple set-up, nor is the setup straight forward. The software that comes with the device is Out-Of-Date, Do NOT install it, instead go to the website and download the current software (this will save you some time and frustration). That said, the firmware on mine was Out-Of-Date also and it too needed to be refreshed - this required me booting the Harmony 1000 into SAFE MODE and refreshing it. After the firmware refresh all software had to be reinstalled, (luckily the software settings are stored on Logitech's Harmony website so I did not need to do retype all that). The Harmony 1000 and the RF Extender software need to be set up TOGETHER (and no, you cannot put one on one USB port and one on another USB port - they have to use the same USB port and should use the same USB cable) - it is hook up the Harmony 1000 for a few minuts, then hook up the RF Extender for a few minutes, and repeat this about 5 times - when told to do so (therefore keep the RF Extender handy when you are setting up the Harmony 1000). Ensure the power adapter (of the RF Extender) is NOT plugged in while setting up the RF Extender - or the software installation will hang.Now that you have the Harmony 1000 setup, you need to setup the RF Extender (in addition to the setup you already did). The good part of this, is that this part of the setup is relatively simple (just telling the RF Extender which devices are plugged in off which port - A, B, C, or D). Do NOT plug the RF Extender into a power outlet until you need to test it (this causes the software to hang).That all said, I am glad I purchased this system, and it has been working well for me (it is getting better every day).RECOMMENDATION: Logitech needs to load the Harmony 1000 Manual into a PDF and post it on their website for download. The setup on this device is too complex to attempt without documentation. With a good manual I might still need to call tech support, but it would not be as long a call or as many calls.
The unit is just about all you need. Will do more than I want, at a price that is truely fair.
I bought this projector while I was stationed in Baghdad in the Spring of 2006 to play my PS2 games. I purchased it refurbished at 100 hours and 3300 hours later, it's still working like a charm. Sometimes I forget to clean the dust from the filter but that doesn't affect the play any.I mainly use it as a second monitor for my laptop through HDMI and at the time of my purchase, it was ahead of it's technology for price ratio. It is one of the best investments I've made and goes great with a bottom scissor Da-Lite projector screen.3 Thumbs up!
I returned this product shortly after purchasing at Walmart. It dvd tray was made of cheap plastic and hung out very loosely. I do not think the product is meant to last more a year at best if used often and gingerly. It plays divx files on cds very well, but had problems with divx files on dvds. It is
Before these, I was using the Audio-Technica ATH-A700s. Those things were absolute GARBAGE in comparison. The plug bent easily, causing the earpieces to short out. This, however, is very well made, very flexible, has a thick cord (though longer than I'd like it), the cord IS REPLACEABLE if something should happen to it, and these has the best sound quality I've ever experienced through headphones. They run fairly well off of my iPod or computer, though the iPod is set at a high volume to achieve this. I've ordered a headphone amp to help with that.Anyway, the openness is definitely a plus in this case. It sounds like you're surrounded by the music, as opposed to it vibrating through your skull. However, as another reviewer said, it doesn't leak as much as most people have claimed.My one wish is that the adapter was flexible. But, I'll live with it. If anything happens, I'll shell out for the Grado flexible adapter, but for now, it's fine.DON'T HESITATE. IF YOU CAN READ THIS, BUY IT *NOW*!!!!
I have AT&T; CallVantage and upgraded to this Linksys WRT54GP. The wireless router has all of the features as the other 802.11g Linksys router, but now has VOIP capability.If you are familiar with Linksys' other routers, this is a breeze to set up. If you are not, well you are in luck as this is pretty much plug and play. As soon as I connected my modem to this router, a minute later my phone rang indicating it was ready for use.My ISP gives me 384kbit upload speed. This is pretty standard for ISPs, and many give you even faster. My phone calls sound just as clear as when I was on my regular POTS line. When I talk to people on my CallVantage, they have no idea that I am using VOIP. The only time I ever get any disruption in service is if I am doing a very large upload, filling my upload bandwidth.I can't recommend VOIP enough. Unlimited calling for one low price, and AT&T; gives you plenty of features as part of their standard service. You no longer have to pay your local telephone company for each separate service (such as call waiting, caller ID, call forwarding, voice mail, etc). This is ALL included.The only drawback I have right now is that this router doesn't come with the service free of charge. Maybe that will change soon.
I had originally purchased the Nikon Action 7x35 set specifically for a trip to a beach resort that had some great scenery. My in-laws were with us and my father in-law absolutely fell in love with them. We all did. I gave them to him as a gift and purchased the Nikon Action Extreme 8x40 set for me. I believe these binoculars are much better than the Action 7x35's (Waterproof, Anti-Fog, etc), but what's outstanding is that they both are great. I actually bought the Extremes because while at the beach the ocean mist would fog the Action 7x35's No complaints on either one. I believe that if you go higher than 8x40's then you'll start to notice that any slight shivering of your hands makes it very hard to focus on targets. Weight and Size will also be an issue for higher magnification. For an enthusiast like me 8x40's seem to be the limit as far as magnification and weight for manual targeting. I assume that if you used a tripod, then higher magnifications would always be possible, but if you are just in the woods or on a bike trail looking at birds, trees, etc, then these are perfect.I'd recommend them. Anti-Fog is a must if you're at the beach, lake, waterpark with lots of mist.
this cooler is perfect for me. it keeps my laptop cool and is perfect for my needs. I highly recommend it.
While it would seem that the world is against HD-DVD, touting the merits of Blu-Ray Disc format and the almighty "1080p" difference, any owner or viewer of this player in action would immediately remove a shadow of a doubt as to the abilities of HD-DVD. For starters, the point of the move to high definition (720p/1080i/1080p) is to have improved picture quality, and the quality that the Toshiba HD-A1 outputs is remarkable. If you have a suitable display device, you will be hard-pressed not to notice a great improvement in the quality of the movies you see.If the concern lies that 1080i is incapable of equalling 1080p, ask yourself the following questions:1) Does my display device support 1080p input?2) Would I not consider buying an HD-DVD player that had 1080p output further along the road, as this would be my only HD-DVD purchase?If you said yes to both questions, then perhaps you would shrug off HD-DVD. But most likely we have all purchased more than one DVD player, and the future of HD-DVD will be 1080p. It is only the Toshiba which is limited by 1080i. But if your current display device cannot even support 1080p, then what's all the fuss about? The HD-A1 outputs an astonishing image (be sure to buy or rent Serenity, Chronicles of Riddick and Training Day) with astonishing sound quality to boot.If you're on the fence between Blu-Ray Disc and HD-DVD, read reviews online to find that most are dissatisfied with the current status of Blu-Ray. HD-DVD is available now at half the price with a larger catalog of movies, and if this ends up being the loser in the format war, you're out $500 instead of $1,000 (were it the other way). And in the mean time, you'll be enjoying one of the finest productions available.Enjoy HD-DVD!
This was a pretty neat printer. Shortly after we put it in service, the reset power error happened, with all the front panel lights flashing. Power off, power back on, and all is well. That generally lasted weeks. The printer did a generally good job. The copier too. The fax too.The scanner software stinks, allowing you to scan one page and then reboot your computer before doing the next.The longer we owned the unit, the power reset problem became more frequent. Now, today, after the unit is out of warranty, the power reset problem cannot be remedied. I cannot use the unit. Apparently, this is a common problem with these units. Search the web and see numerous others with the same issue.So far, HP has not been helpful, but I'll give them another week. Then I'll be buying a non-HP printer/copier/fax to replace this unit. It's got some engineering problems. Mine will end up in the landfill.
I could have gotten a new toner cartridge from the office supply house down the street but by waiting a week I saved over twenty dollars. (By the way, they suggested a week for delivery, I actually got it in three days). Would definitely buy from them again.
It's a cheap investment in helping protect my lens from fingerprints and dust. Because it is not coated its easier to clean and I won't worry about just wiping it with my shirt. The material used is fine but not well made compared to Hoya and B+W. The only drawback is I get ghosting when I shoot dim-indoor shots and if there's a light source. Beacuse or the price I highly recommend this product.
I was postponing the purchase of this lens for a few month looking at other numerous options. Some lenses provide better resolution and aperture such as Tokina 11-17, some wider angle such as Sigma 8-16 but they all come with their significant shortcomings. For example Tokina has unacceptable flaring and chromatic aberrations. Canon is the only lens that does not have serious show stopping disadvantages. The most significant drawback of this lens for me is its variable aperture but I can live with it. Besides being a dedicated wide angle it is also useful as a regular walk around lens. I often use it with Hoya regular hight polarizing filter and do not see any vingetting.
The main pro of this product is that it looks real enough. I wouldn't place it directly in view for a would-be robber to see because the person could tell it's not connected to the car's electrical system in any way (and is therefore fake). Thankfully my radio has been stolen already so I was able to place it inside where the hole is, just showing, and it looks like it could be attached to something.The con is the thing is garbage. Yes it is cheaply made, it's just alternates flashing lights. The battery life on this thing is ridiculous. Lasts about 3-4 days, roughly 8-10 hours per day on 2 AAA batteries. Not exactly what I was looking for. Oh well.
These discs are great. I'm relatively new to CD burning but I got myself up to speed quickly as I sell my own original music CDs. I bought a 50 pack of TDK at a local big box computer store and nearly every disc failed... what a waste of time, money and frustration! I kept thinking I was messing something up!Then I found that many mastering engineers prefer this brand. Then when I saw the price it was a no brainer! I love these discs... I'm nearly half way through this 100 pack and not one failure yet! Get them... you can't go wrong! Oh, I almost forgot... these seem to sound more detailed and richer than the few TDks that did work!
I used these without any problems in both Europe and Italy. I had no trouble with them falling out of the outlets or shorting out.
Since the Grandparents and GreatGrandparents live far from us, they can still see the kids.... It's way easy to use. So little and compact! The family loves getting the clips of the kids on a daily basis! I couldn't do it with out the flip video cam!!! It's just too easy!
I bought this product with some apprehension, after purchasing the newer model CDC-600 from another vendor and having it die on the third day. I bought this one due to reduced price at Amazon and because very few reviewers reported that theirs had died.Since Amazon re-sold this item after obtaining it from an outside source, they "fulfill" all the responsibilities such as returns. This gave me confidence, since Amazon stands by their sales.The unit arrived repackaged into a larger Amazon box, which was much too big. There was very little packing material in the larger box, so the item was basically loose in the box (although it was still contained within its factory box). The giant amazon box was partly crushed, and the factory box had been place upside down into the larger box. This made me concerned, since the unit is supposed to remain right-side-up during shipment. I could find no actual damage to the CD changer.I have done a two day burn-in (continuous play for 48 hours). It continues to perform as it should and the unit sounds great. If it continues to perform this way, I will be very pleased with it.I don't have any issues regarding removing or placing CDs in this unit, as some others have reported. It is convenient enough for me. No issues with the remote, either. The unit lacks a headphone jack, but I don't expect one for this price and have plenty of headphone capability through my preamp.I've got my fingers crossed on this one. If it doesn't skip, or fail to read discs; I will love it. Many of today's changers die an infant death during the first couple of months. My Clarion car unit has been working for 10 years in all types of conditions and over bumps, etc. I guess that home units must not be built to the same standards as car units.
These cameras work but are very low quality. The picture is fuzzy but you are able to see for the most part during the daytime. The nightvision does not work well at all, and none of the problems I have had are due to interference since I have my nanny cam receiver in the same location and get a chrystal clear picture with it.
This is an awesome drive. Extremely fast. Just bought a 2GB to go with my 1GB. Also has excellent security software(password protected access), free, see url below. Make sure you have the right model number! (it says for micro travel drive but runs on the travel drive too).Downside is you must have it installed on host computer to run it (I transport the security exe file on the old 'unsecured' travel drive.)But was is near total security worth?[..]
I've had this TV for almost 8 months and am as happy with it as I was the day it was set up. The picture is wonderful and the sound very pleasing. There is no pixelating from fast image movement. The frame is brushed metal and narrow enough that the set doesn't stick out. Very beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this TV again.My only regret is that I didn't buy the 46" which in retrospect would have fit the room well.
Installed this on a diesel truck. Works great. Unfortunately, the LCD remote goes through batteries fast. Plus, I had an issue where the LCD remote stopped working like expected. No worries. It comes with a second remote that has been going strong since Day 1. With remote start and easy installation, this was an excellent choice for my truck.
I replaced an OLDER pair of Advent Maestro floor standing speakers. Over the years the foam surrounds on the woofers disappeared completely so much so that when I gave them over to Goodwill, there was nothing holding the woofer to the magnet but the center mount!Normally, I fret, start, stop, and fidget with speakers. These are the most important parts of a stereo system. On the other hand, I have always had good luck (and longevity) with Sony.After comparing the price of these units with others in the same range on the market, I decided to take the plunge. They are great! They handle the nuances of a Mozart Sonata as well as the tub-thumping rips of my favorite country artists with no complaints. Some people 'might' find that these speakers are not flat. Fine. When listening to your favorite music, ratchet down the bass control from the 'flat' position.At this price, you cannot go wrong. These are wonderful speakers for the money.
I was looking for a camera that both my wife and I could use. She wanted something pretty, not too heavy, and easy to use. I wanted a camera that I could take a real picture with - not just quick snapshots. After lots and lots of research and testing - we settled on this camera. We have not been disappointed.The camera has a "simple mode" that my wife uses to take snaps. She loves it. Turn it on, zoom to the desired frame and snap away!I use the other settings that allow me to set just how I'd like light to be metered and color rendered.Aside from its outstanding lens, the LCD display, ease of use, and size and feel of the camera all stand out as superlative. It's small enough to fit in my wife's purse without complaint and feels comfortably solid and well-made.What I miss: the ability to set aperture and exposure manually. Those manual settings are not available - but one can manipulate the automatic settings to compensate a bit.Overall, this is a fantastic camera that strikes a great balance between my wife's desires for "cuteness" and ease - and my desire for real usability.
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.
Not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but it does work on the iPod Touch (gen 1)...i bought it since it was only $0.90 and added it to another order. I figured if it didn't work then I wasn't out anything, but it works great. I even use the car charger with my T-Mobile G1 (I checked the power rating to make sure it wouldn't harm the battery).Pro'sInexpensiveSolid constructionMulti-usesCon'smost units have 2 USB ports for multiple charging...this only has 1Enjoy
I bought this lens as a quality wide angle lens to use with my 20D for now. I bought the 20D when the camera was first released for track and cross country pictures when my boys were in high school along with a USM IS 70-200 lens and that worked great. Now that I no longer need a distance lens for speed in sometimes low light conditions I am buying what I consider an ideal lens set to be used for a 6D I plan to purchase when released for a full-frame package and this lens will fill in the bottom end. For use on the 20D the image quality is excellent from edge to edge but I have yet to try it on a full-frame camera so I can't speak for the entire area the lens is capable of. Since I've had great results with high quality Canon lenses, next up is a USM IS 28-70.
You can't use it, and why? Because the plug in makes a high pitch, high frequency noise, that will give you a head ache beyond belief. If it is plugged in, as a powered USB hub is needed to be, it will make this noise. Perhaps I got a defective unit, either way, I cannot use it.
I've had the Panasonic E80S for about 3 weeks now, and have had the opportunity to record over 50 programs and movies on it. I have it hooked up to a regular Toshiba 32 inch TV, using Directv (I also have a broadcast antenna), and a Panasonic VCR. I time shift about 50% of the stuff I watch on TV. Anyway, I have very few complaints with this unit so far. It has done just about everything I've asked of it. The unit records in 4 modes - XP, SP, LP, & EP. The XP mode records a picture which is virtually indistinguishable from the original, as far as I can see. The SP mode is nearly as good. The LP mode is probably good for most things, except maybe fast action like hockey or basketball, and probably gives you picture quality similar to SP on your VCR. The EP mode looks terrible and is useless, as far as I'm concerned, so I wouldn't use it. You can record approximately 17 hours worth of video on the hard drive using the XP mode, approximately 36 hours using the SP mode, 73 with the LP and 106 with EP (which I wouldn't use). A DVD will hold 1 hour in XP mode, 2 hours in SP mode, 4 hours in LP mode, and 6 hours in EP mode. This unit programs similar to a VCR, so if you can program a VCR, you should be able to program this unit. It has 3 line inputs, which also have S video, I believe, and also it has component video outputs, which I'll use when I upgrade to HDTV. The line inputs are labeled L1, L2, & L3, and then you cycle through your regular channels - in my case that would be channels 2, 3 (Directv), 4, 5, 9, 11, 30, & 50. I also have my Directv hooked up directly to L1, to try to get the best picture possible, using S video, and a pair of audio cables, and it does a very good job, in my opinion. The nice thing about this unit is that you can play something else you've recorded, while you're recording something else, and also can walk in, say 20 minutes late on something you're recording, and watch it from the beginning, without waiting for the entire program to record. I'm sure it has plenty of other features, which I've not had time to investigate yet.I was very pleased this past weekend, when I was able to copy a VCR VHS recording of an old holiday classic from the 1940's called "It Happened On Fifth Avenue" onto the hard drive of this unit, edit out the commercials, and make a DVD-R out of it. This VHS copy was 17 years old, & I was always worried that something would happen to it, and you can't buy a copy of it. IMO, it looked every bit as good as the original VHS recording, and maybe a little better (if that's possible). One of the drawbacks I see to this unit, is the speed of dubbing from hard drive to DVD-R. For instance, it took me approximately 51 minutes to dub the aformentioned movie to DVD-R, and the movie was 1 hour & 57 minutes long...and I haven't finalized it yet, which can take up to 15 minutes more. So, dubbing to DVD can be time consuming. The other drawback is that my Mintek 1600 dvd player in my bedroom, which plays a lot of different formats, won't recognize a DVD-R made on this machine, even after finalizing it. FYI, I just bought my brother a Panasonic S25 DVD player, and it plays the finalized DVD's fine. All in all though, it's just a great addition to my home video system. One final note, someone down below had asked if it recognizes channel 503 on Directv and no, it doesn't. You hook Directv up to one of your line inputs, and can see it on that input channel(L1, L2, L3). So, you have to set your Directv to the channel you want to record...that's probably the one "Pro" that Tivo has over this unit.
We were having trouble with conference calling on our desk speaker phone. We bought this and all parties are clear and loud enough for everyone to hear. Love this product!
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.
What is there to say about a memory card.. it works... is fast and does the job well... oh, and a great price...
I got tired of those silly dancing people on the LCD (I don't know why they put them there), so I decided to open up my SP-90 and put some black electrical tape over part of the LCD to hide those little boogers. well, I removed the screws and pulled out the ciruit board and guess what I discovered. Printed on the Board was &quot;IMP-100&quot;. Not only is it firmware upgradable, but it actually is a &quot;100&quot;. go figure!By the way, my surgery went fine! it looks good and I know longer have to look at those silly dancing people!
..this is good labeling tape.I've been using theBrother PT-70 labelerfor a while, and use the black-on-white labels as visual aids on electrical/data cabling connection points and to categorize the contents inside plastic storage containers.You don't really have a choice about the tape you use in any label maker; but this loads easily and stands up to the demands that come from occasional applications in demanding environments.Select with confidence for your PT-70/PT-90 labeler.
Two things I particularly like about this product. One: the choice of earbud sizes so one can actually get the best comfortable fit. Two: the convenient, innovative cord keeper which keeps the tangle out of the way yet provides easy use.
Did everything I needed it to do. Charged my iPod in the car while playing music simultaneously and it was cheap.
An excellent stylish addition to a portable lifestyle. 120GB for this price and size is a great deal, I enjoy it quite a bit.
Thoroughly pleased with my Harman Kardon HKTS-18 system. It sounds outstanding and looks very sharp. Just a few points on this well reviewed system:I'm using a Yamaha RX-V465 and they seem to be a great pairing.My room size is 18 x 16 and it fills the room without any problem. As other reviews have pointed out, I wouldn't use this system for a room much larger than 20 x 20. Also, I live in a condo/apt complex so these are perfect for the space conscious.I bought my system when Amazon had them at about $370 plus another $30-40 for shipping. At that price, I'm very pleased for what I got.I mounted my rear speakers. One of them into a stud, the other I used anchor screws (as recommended by the manual) into drywall. The mounting brackets are very awkwardly designed but ultimately serve their purpose and function fine (they allow the speaker to swivel). The speaker wire is threaded through a space next to where you screw the speaker into the mount. So the wires can be in the way without you being able to move them other then by wiggling the screw through. Tough to explain but perhaps you will get the pleasure of finding out. At best, a minute or two of frustration - I didn't feel it warranted docking a star. If you don't want to mount, there are matching stands.In conclusion, the HKTS-18 is an awesome system for its price and I would definitely recommend it.
I was looking for a bag to fit my Canon SX40 and also my S95. I originally purchased the Rezo 100 AW but had to return it. I hadn't thought it through that I needed to carry more than just the camera. Also need keys, change purse, cellphone and I thought I might want to take along the S95. I almost got the Rezo 170 but thought it was just a tad too large. The 160 is perfect. It's almost the same size as the 170, but not as high (and I didn't need the added height). I am thrilled with this bag. I've always been happy with Lowepro products and this one is no exception. If you are looking for a smallish bag with lots of storage room, this is the one for you.
I would "LIKE THE PAPER WORK FOR THE 2 YEAR REPLACEMENT PLAN" !THEN I WILL WRITE A REVIEW!!!
I bought two of these last Thanksgiving to go with Digital cameras I bought for my children and they are very happy with them so that is why I ordered myself one. I'm taking children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to Disney World and I plan on taking a lot of pictures. I have a 256MB that works just fine but I know I want to take more pics than it will hold. Plus the price is right. The same brand at other stores is 2 to 3 times the price.SanDisk SDSDB-1024-A10 1 GB Secure Digital Card (Retail Package)
I got this player for Christmas! it's great!Pros:color screenample music spacebackround colors rock!LOUD!easy to use and installlove the touchpad (even though ppl shun it)Cons:takes a long time to chargecan't view pics while playing musicOverall:I love it to death!!! Everything is great about and the instructions are very clear.
I purchased a VoiceStation 300 for my home office in order to do business conference calls, and had to return it no more than 10 days later. People on the other end couldn't hear me unless I was inches away from the speakers, and my voice was constantly breaking up because the unit was picking up ambient noise from the heating system in the room. I was very disappointed in the performance of this product.
I bought this one and very happy about it. It is fast and responsive but it has only 6gb usable space. not 8GB as adverstised
Granted it is just a simple filter but this filter helps protect my very expensive Canon L series glass and because it is multi coated it helps with reflective glare and haze that would otherwise ruin some very special memories. If you are not going to buy this particular filter, definately buy a multi coated filter. Why spend big bucks on quality glass and not take advantage of everything that expensive lens offers by going cheap on its protection, it is a no brainer in my mind.
My Epson R1800 has problems, but they aren't the fault of the inks as far as I know. When the printer works right, the prints print fast and they look great. The ink cartridges are possibly the easiest to load of any printer I have used.
Some bad experiences with the Escort 7500:First off, the 7500 does NOT have VG shielding. This is not a problem for most states and the odd Canadian province, but if you venture up to Canada, the OPP doesn't look too fondly upon radar/laser detectors...and your yankee plates!!!Secondly, the range was very poor. While staying in Missouri for a month, I brought my Bel and 7500 with me for the drive. Both were on my windshield. : ) The Bel picked out the cop just as I could percieve his headlights -- wide-set square lights, dark car, noisy detector...plenty of time to slow down. The 7500 didn't scream until I could see that it clearly was a Crown Vic...by then, it would be too late. Ok, so the road was windy and the sky was foggy. A few days later, while driving on a straight road with unlimited visibility, similar story...but this time there were some dips in the road. Bel started screaming about 2 miles before the cop was visible. Escort? Let's just say that it told me to look for trouble just as the cop was coming up the opposite side of same hill. Not good!The 7500 does have some good points. Laser detection far greater than the Bel 980's, and I found it easier to configure. The 8 tracking bars are good to watch as you have an idea of what's around.But, when compared to the K40($250 range + no ticket warranty) for laser detection, there is nothing to compare. The K40's radar detection ranged from slightly between that of the 980 and 7500 to slightly better than the 980.As for the Valentine 1 ($399), you get what you pay for. This is my all-time favorite. Sure, it lacks the neat gizmos such as SWS, but the main purpose is to avoid a speeding ticket.Ranked from best to worse:#1. Valentine 1 #2. K40 #3. Bel 980 #4. Escort 7500Happy motoring!
I bought this so I could hook up our ipod nano (3rd generation) to our stereo system. It works perfectly. We enjoy our ipod so much more now that we can listen to its music through our stereo.
I love this lens! I have three lenses, Canon 24-70 f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.4 and this amazing Canon 85 f/1.8. I have two camera bodies I shot with, Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon 7D. I use this lens mostly for personal use and it stays on my 5D mark II most of the time. It is great for taking pictures of my kids indoors and out. If you are debating between this and one of the 50mm(1.4 or 1.8), you should go with this lens! I hardly ever use my 50mm 1.4 and even debate on getting rid of it because I hardly use it. The Canon 85 f/1.8 is tack sharp and the bokeh is beautiful! I hope one day to upgrade to the f/1.2 because I am a huge fan of the Canon 85mm! I cant say enough about this lens other then stop reading all these reviews and just get it already! This lens has five stars for a reason!
I purchased this card for the single reason of improving game performance over my onboard sound. It has done that.However one fear I had came true when I went to install the card. Lack of advanced install instructions. I have sound outputs on my case that I would like to use however the install instructions do not give me any idea where to plug this in on the card. They lost a big point for that. Also most hardware people know that your onboard card needs to be disabled for maximum performance increases. This is also no where to be found.I am overall glad I bought this card but wish Creative would show a bit more of a professional edge with their documentation.
Hello,This is my first post. I did not purchase this set from Amazon.com. I've done much research before spending the big bucks this set requires. CNET.com rated this LCD tv a good buy. I know Sharp has two LC-32 tv. One with the integrated HDTV tuner and one without. I decided to get the one without because its cheaper and the service I ordered from VOOM.com already comes with one. so spending the extra money is not necessary. If you don't have an HDTV tuner, you might want to compare the cost of what your satellite/cable company will charge.The TV came well packaged and installation was very easy. I purchased a power protector in case of a power spike which was around $60.00 at staples.com. The product already comes with a one year warranty.Picture quality is excellent. For several months I debated on what type of TV to buy. But, when you compare an LCD with a plasma, there is no comparison. The blacks are blacker on the LCD and whites are whiter. The quality of the picture is a lot better. With an LCD you have a finer detail and a better picture.If you are planning on buying this tv, I recommend you go for it. Do your research, compare, read, visit web-sites and local stores. Not all LCD's are the same so check it out. You will definately enjoy this tv.
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.
Purchased these for cycling. They isolate the road noise very well which allows music to be played softley to preserve my hearing.I found these the best for my use of many, many tested.
OK, I bought a Creative Zen MicroPhoto 4gb because it was supposed to be compatible with Yahoo's music service. Plugged it into my laptop and could get it to register maybe 1 out of 10 times. I called their customer support and the guy wouldn't even give me the time of day, instead he emailed me useless information. I returned the product that day.Then I buy the Sansa e260 and guess what??? Same problem. After two frustrating days I realized their customer support WAS open on weekends so I called. The fellow was helpful and said my USB ports might not be generating enough power to run the device properly because I was using a laptop. Well, I unplugged my other USB devices and what do you know??? It works fine!OK, so I can't use my optical mouse and a couple other things while I'm synching music, but whatever. The player works, it looks cool and my problem was solved. If only the Creative support people had suggested something similar I bet that device would have worked just fine, also!!!
This worked really well. It was easy to solder wire on. The next one I buy I want something that does not need to be bolted in place.
This product came with no instructions. The color coded cable ends do not match the color codes on any of my television sets. I tried all combinations and could not obtain the right signal. I think this product is ment for some other type of device and not a television set.
I bought this for my Amazon Kindle and I notice the Kindle now seems to use up battery power much faster. If I let the Kindle sit unused for a few days the battery "fuel guage" icon is usually down by at least a third. I suppose it uses microamps of power even when the Kindle is turned off.Other than that, the card works fine. It shows up as a 3.7 Gb hard drive in Fedora 7 when I plug the Kindle into the USB port.
Before I got these, I had to turn the volume up to 7 or 8 on my Zune in the subway. I could not hear the lyrics when the subway went through some tunnels because of the squeal of the steel wheels. I tried a Philips SHN5500 Noise Canceling but it did not help. Boise was nice but bulky for daily use on a train. Once I got used to the "in canal" design of the ER6i-this took a few days--I found that I turned the volume down to 2 or 3 to listen to classical music most of the time. Rock I turn up the volume a little more, but since the music is now not having to compete with the outside cacophony of the subway, it always sounds nice and clear in my ear.For me there were four keys to getting these to work.First insert them like an earplug--no music--let them block the outside sound first. (They block about as much outside sound as foam ear plugs. Foam earplugs block about 29dB. A subway is about 95dB and a normal conversation is about 65dB. So cutting 30 dB off jet or subway noises is a big help, and that's even without the music.)Next loop the wire over the ear. The wire movement will transmit sound into your ear. Looping it over the ear stops this.Try the different ear tips until you find one that works for you. I use the 3-flange for daily subway use but find the foam more comfortable for longer air flights.Finally, be aware that these earphons do put you into your own little world and you can miss your subway stop if you do not keep visually checking on where you are. (Been there done that).
I just got one to use with my Adelphia PowerLink service and it works great.The new 1.30.5 firmware even lets you change the WAN-visible MAC address so you don't have to call your provider and get them to switch it (when I had tried a previous one and tried to get Adelphia to switch the MAC address, they got really upset at the thought of putting in such a device and wouldn't do it).I had it running in less than 5 minutes and both my Mac &amp; PC can now use the cable modem even at the same time.
I have to say this printer is leaps and bounds above others in its price range (...). I chose Canon because of prior experience. I started out with a BJ-10ex, BJC-6000 and now this one. I did some research and found that Epson is an ink hog and HP hasn't come close to the photo-quality of Canon and Epson. I did frown down on Epson for making a very loud printer compared to the Canon. Though I have to admit both make some noise when initially feeding the paper in. After that you can barely tell the Canon is printing until it spits it out.I did encounter one problem with attempting to print to the S630. Using Macromedia Fireworks, I tried printing a PNG graphics file but the printer took the paper and spit it right out with no trace of ink on the paper. I haven't made the call the Canon yet. I hope to get it resolved soon.If you decide on buy a printer and want to use another brand of paper don't forget to create a customize "form" before doing so. Just open up your printers folder(assuming you are using Windows) and select File | Server Properties or something very similar. You will then get a windows that lists all the different types of paper sizes and an option to create new ones. This is where you have to measure you paper and input the dimensions in. Do a test run using plain letter size paper and use that as your basis for making adjustments before you use that expensive paper.Unfortunately the poor soul(An electronis fan) who posted on Oct 27,2001 from Chicago, IL USA may not have known this and wasted time, money and patience trying to get it working on a different brand of paper. (...)
I am sorry to say after reading all the information and good responses on this item, I did order it. Yes, I loved the price!However, I had nothing but problems. It simply did not take good quality pictures and they certainly were not sharp as some others had posted.Maybe it needed to be calibrated but I don't want to go through the send it back and hope.On the plus side, I was extremely impressed with Amazon and the seller for their easy, no hassle return.Thank you so much,S.B.
I'm a Mac user, but I also have a Windows PC in my office. My workplace has over 1,000 employees and the majority of them are on Windows, while I am one of 3 people in the organization that consistently uses a Mac.I am sent files all the time via the Network GroupWare e-mail system. I never wanted to hook my Mac up through all the logging in and everything involved in a Novell system, so I never got the Mac version of the software to connect my Mac fully to the network.So, when someone sends me a file via GroupWise, I copy the attachment onto my ZIP disk and then eject that disk and put it in my Mac to work on the file. Not the most efficient way to go about things, but this 100MB Iomega ZIP drive hasn't failed me once in the past 4 years.Since the Mac OS can read both Mac and PC ZIP disks, I use PC formatted disks and move them back and forth from Windows (the Parallel drive) to Mac (the factory installed 250MB drive) all day long.ZIP disks can hold an equivalent of about 74 floppy disks and the speed is lightning fast when compared to floppies. My only gripe is that Iomega does not make these drives with an on/off switch... even if your computer is off for a week, you've got to unplug your ZIP drive if you don't want it to eat up electricity. Honestly, I doubt that a little ZIP drive that isn't spinning a disk uses more than a single kilowatt hour per month, but it's a waste nonetheless. This one gripe wasn't enough of a drawback to take a star away from the 5 star rating I'm giving this gizmo. It's dependable, it's fast and ZIP is an industry standard. Hats off to Iomega.
I orignally reviewed this product November 2008 and had the bag for several months at that time. So I have been using this bag for over 4 years now - wow! I am still transporting my trusty Cannon iP90v printer and I am on my third laptop - yeah the bag out lived two laptops! That is what made me realize how long I have had the bag. It is still in mint shape! This bag has been well worth the money, nothing on it has every broken, zippers are all still in good shape even though I sometimes over pack the bag with other office supplies, the material is not damaged at all only a few marks on it from wear and tear. If I needed another bag I would purchase this one all over again without hesitation and I would highly recommend this case for anyone else needing a rolling case for their gear.
I have been waiting for an affordable Nikon digital SLR on which I could use my older Nikon lenses (AI, Series E, etc.). I know, I could have spent thousands on a D2, but that would have been overkill for me. Suffice to say, the D200 is a joy to use. It is fast, solid, and intuitive. For those owners of Nikon film SLRs who are considering a D200, to me it "feels" just like a Nikon film SLR. I have previously owned several high-end digital point and shoot cameras, and the D200 blows them away in terms of its capabilities, the degree of control it offers, and the resulting quality of the pictures you can take with it. It has all the features an advanced amateur photographer could possibly want. I'll probably never even scratch the surface of all of its features, but its nice to know they're there if I want or need them. I highly recommend the D200 to anyone who, like me, has been waiting for the right digital SLR to come along.
Well, I'm quite impressed with the Linksys WSB24. I thought that the claims of up to 14 dBm signal boost by Linksys were probably for ideal conditions, but I'm seeing close to that in my home (about 12dBm). Be aware that I'm using this booster in conjunction with an early model WAP11 (version 1.1) which is known to be a little weak compared with later versions. My reason in purchasing this booster was to increase my wireless coverage to a deck in my back yard. Without the booster, I would get a weak signal about 60 feet from where I needed to be. After installing the booster, I get a fairly strong signal on the deck and probably could go out further if I needed. Some may say that the Linksys accesss point or router should by default have good range making the booster redundant, however, if you look at similar solutions by companies such as Cisco that have excellent range out of the box, the cost of these solutions is more than twice the cost of the Linksys AP/Router combined with the booster. I highly recommend this device, especially if you have an earlier model Linksys WAP11 or BEFW11S4.
I bought this Flash card for my Kindle 1 and it works fine. After I complete a book, I transfer it to the memory card to free up the Kindle's memory. I would recommend it. The price was good, too.
Works well in my old laptop.I have managed to over-heat two of these, be careful not to keep the notebook card in service longer than you absolutely have to, check it for overheating frequently and you will have a smart way to attach extra USB connections for a long time.
I had high hopes for this product to use with my TV, cable, VHS and DVD. Per the company's recommendation, the cable should be left hot to maintain settings and turning the TV on would control everything else. The first SCG4 product arced and left a burn spot. The company would not send me a new one until I returned the damaged one. Given a difficult "built-in" setup, I have to hire someone each time I need to install/dismantle the surge strip so I gave them my credit card to send another one so I could do the dismantle and reinstall in one service call and left everything off until it arrived. (One month later, I have confirmation that they recieved the original burnt unit but they still hold my credit card until they "have time" to look the unit over and see the burn mark for themselves.) The second unit also arced and the TV service tech helping me advised that the unit be disconnected entirely. I just went to get a new surge strip (with more joules) and will need to hire the tech again to install it. With what I have gone through so far, I will just eat the cost as a learning experience .
i bought these back in april, and had been using them the past 6 months. suddenly, salvation: no more loudspeakers screaming at me while waiting for muni (underground light rail in sf), no screaming babies, no smacking gum, suddenly blessedly and beautifully at peace.what finally made me break down and buy them was i'd been using a cheap pair of $20 sony style earphones, and realized i was turning the volume up incredibly high to drown out the outside world, and knew i'd damage my hearing if i didn't change that.i found the various black plastic and foam earpieces that shipped with the e2c to not fit right, but i will admit i didn't try that hard. i just settled with the foam, cuz they were easy, and fit perfectly. i got the reach up behind the ear, tug a bit motion down to 1-2 seconds, automatic.however, i'd go back and forth between these earphones while out and about, and over the ear padded headphones at home. not noticing much of a difference in sound quality between the two, i wondered whether the e2c was really all that.well, i got my chance to find out: i lost them this weekend. and i rummaged thru my bags at home, trying to find any pair of earphones, and was only able to find the ipod stock white ones.good gods, what a difference. sound coming out of the apple headphones are flat, no clarity, it's like listening to music coming out of a tin can. there is also no protection from the outside world, and quite often i can't hear the music from the earphones if a bus goes by, over the muni headphones start screaming. i'm suddenly realizing how crystal clear the e2c's were, and the music was much more alive.so now i know i HAVE to get a replacement, and i was really happy with the e2c's, but let me tell you why i'm hesitating:1) this is the absolute, most important, most major sticking point for me: the cord is WAY too long. it might be great for at home, but walking around, that cord literally is as tall as i am, thick, and when i wrap it around my ipod shuffle, the cord mass is almost twice as big as the shuffle. i wound up having to try various tricks to double up the cord, but usually just wind up bunching the unruly mass in my pocket.i definitely don't want to get earphones with a cord that long again. it defeats the whole purpose of getting tiny little mp3 players. shure should make a version with shorter cords; possibly they do, and i'm looking to see if so.2) the foam sleeves should be black. those things get grody fast, i mean, you're constantly pushing them in, pulling them out, and rolling them between your fingers. the foam sleeves are beige-colored, for some reason, and so the grime from your fingers shows up within 3 days, and you get very little wear from them. if they were black, there wouldn't be this problem. also, i did hear someone say that you can simply wash them yourself, but i found when i did that, the foam lost some of its resiliency, and didn't fill my ear as well.also, and i can't guarantee this, because i was going to really take a look at this, but then i lost them: it started to feel like the sound was diminishing in the right earbud. i have a really bad habit of slamming my electronic equipment around, and tossed these earbuds against hard desk surfaces many times, and i'm frankly surprised they lasted as long as they did. the cord, also, is very thick, and feels high quality, like nothing i could do would break it.so overall, would highly recommend, it's worth the price (especially given how i'd go thru a pair of cheap $20 earphones every 2 months before), but the too long cord is making me hesitate.
I used this memory card for my digital camera, and lost ALL the photos of my little baby's first Christmas!I'd used it for a couple of months with no problem, downloading pics to my computer time and time again. Then Christmas morning I go to turn on the camera, and WHAM! All pics lost! The card is now useless in all devices.I'm trying another brand. Please do not make the same mistake I did.
After reading many reviews at the AVS CRT forums I decided to buy this TV. It has been discontinued and the replacment model XBR 970 does not have the super fine picture tube, or fire wire.I was blown away when I saw it on the show room floor. One thing I noticed is they usally keep the CRTs away from the expensive high end Plasma and LCD TVs. After you see this TV you will know why. The PQ from this 34" CRT is simply breath taking. HD content is stunning! The fact that it comes with a Two Year Parts and Labor IN HOME WARRANTY really makes this TV a real bargin.One really nice feature is the built in iLink port aka 4-pin firewire. With this port you are able to hook the TV to your Mac and record Digital and HD content. Search for VirtualDVHS for more info. You will need to get a 4pin/6pin firewire cable and some free software from Apple SDK. I have not done this yet as I am waiting for my firewire cable but I am looking forward to playing back HD movie trailers From my Intel Imac to this TV.The only negative is it is Heavy! You will need at least two people to move it. Not a big deal really, when I think back how many times I needed to move my CRT TVs around in the last 20 years. For me it is a non issue. If your the type of person that moves every 6 months, you may want to reconsider.My last Sony XBR TV went 18 years with out a single issue. I Hope the KD34XBR960N will last me a long time. Since this TV is dicontinued there are some incredible bargins to be had so don't wait too long as this is trully one of the really great TVs out there and they are becoming scarce.
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.
This is a great card for a good price, how ever make sure your computer can read the card...and don't freak out if it can't. All you have to do is hook your camera up to the computer with a USB cable and put the card in the camera and it'll work.Came at the later end of the shipping prediction, but still on time.
This is the style coffee pot I have preferred for years. No plastic to taint the coffee. All Stainless Steel, and well built. Same brand and model as my last one which did very well for many years. This is actually a little nicer.
This product delivers exactly what I wanted!! Very clear, no static, at least not for me in my area! Couldn't ask for a better product..thanx Kensington!!
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.
We bought an Olevia because we moved and needed new TVs. We based it all on price since we were tight and figured we could always upgrade. We bought 2 32" for a deal when they were newly introduced.Recently, my lovely son hit it with a train and broke the screen. Again, now needing to replace a TV we went looking for a bargain, but thinking we wanted a 37" in that room instead. We bought a Vizio at our club. We are NOT happy and were spoiled with our Olevia! My husband and I didn't know much about HDTV or specs, but now we are learning since we just can't watch all those pixels without being distracted! We are going to return the Vizio and get a new Olevia.The only con with Olevia is their extended warranty. It was approximately $400 a year for a $600 television. This is what they call "throw away" TVs. It kills me, but in my case no one would fix the damage my son did. In any other situation, I would need that extended warranty. I can't very well afford a new TV every year!
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 looove these Sennheiser! Excellent quality for a great price. Very comfortable. These are the best headphones, regardless of price.
Much of the memory I purchase is from Corsair. I've never had any problems with their products whether it's the value or high-end memory. This product was fairly priced for quality ram. Installed in a desktop computer with a AMD Sempron running Vista Home Basic the additional memory made a very noticeable difference in performance over the stock 512Mb. Install took just a few moments on this particular computer no tools were needed, depending on the computer you may need a screwdriver. I also recommend using a anti-static wristband or other anti-static tool for the computer's safety. I highly recommend Corsair for any computer.
I bought this scanner as a replacement for my older Mustek 1200UB. I made a mistake and promply returned it for a refund. The quality was very nice, however, the scanner produced little horizontal lines all the way down the right side. This was unacceptable as I had bought the scanner to do a project where I'd be scanning lots and lots of old family photos for storage. I'm not trying to be too negative about this scanner, but the software was difficult to use as well. I'd set certain defaults and it would revert back to the originals even after I told it to default to my saved settings. I hated having to click on File, Import, Scanner every time I wanted to scan something in Photoshop. I wanted the scanning software to remain open and allow me to scan batches at a time. No, I had to re-open the software for every single scan, which meant having to wait for the splash screen to go away and then wait on the lamp to warm up. Needless to say, I'm back using my old Mustek. :(
Century Optics lenses are beyond compare-Every time that I use a Century Optics lens, the result is always staggering. Their lenses are by far the best prosumer lenses on the market, and I can not wait until I can add their trademark fisheye to my arsenal. This close-up filter/lens is great for high resolution shooting of very small and details subjects. With the diopter on my camera, I can almost touch the subject and still be in focus. It has allowed me to see the intricate details of carpet threads and the fascinating textures of flower pollen. A top-notch product from a top-notch manufacturer. You can not go wrong by purchasing any Century Optics product, and this item will not disappoint.
Did not work initially but with help of D-Link Support it n ow works according to spec. Neat device.
This is the fastet and easist product to use. I can plug all my memory sicks used in Clie and camera into my notebook without any wire. That's it!! Actually I have used a USB stick reader. but Sony PCMCIA Memory Stick Adapter is easier and faster than it I guess. Additionlly it is comportable to carry even in your pocket.
Like others, I've had the problem of the headphones working great for a few weeks. I think I know why reception goes bad and the check antenna message comes. The headphones and the charger are plugged into the same spot on the radio. I think that each time you unhook the antenna you destroy some of the connection and the antenna doesn't maintain contact with the radio. I've had to start holding the radio and squeezing the connection to keep reception.
I couldn't imagine how an iron could stay hot when you constantly were pulling it out of its cradle to use it. But it does. And the freedom of not having a cord to deal with is a huge plus. Other pluses: it heats quickly, looks great, and the clever plastic cover with handle enables you to immediately move it after use even though it's still hot. A winner.
I'm very disappointed that I could not get my C-Pen to work on any of three machines and two operating systems (Vista and W7). There isn't much of a support website if you have problems. The only option is to use email to someone in Sweden who essentially told me to do what was listed on the website. Maybe I just got a ban pen? I really wanted this to work. Now I've got to send it back.
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.
It's got "gold plated" connectors, it's pretty, and it adds a good 6-feet of VGA connectivity to a monitor. It sure works!
Got it very promptly, works as described.. I got to make the autoswitch work with my cable box, (when I turned the box on, the switch realized the input) but the bluray player wasn't compatible with the switch, so I still use it manual (requires to press a button) but it definitely does the job!
Sturdy carrying case and strong plastic lid makes me feel confident about this product's durability. The internal speaker does not go that loud and does not capture the full sound of vinyl, but attach this player to some real speakers and it sounds great. Don't pay more than $100 for one or you are getting ripped off.
Living in a rural area without cable or broadband and a pretty slow dial-up we decided to go with EVDO and this was the router that was recommended to my "engineer husband". Our internet connection has been somewhat unreliable and I'm not sure whether it is the router's fault, the cellphone tower's/satellite's fault or a combination of the two. But I do know that when we can't connect we have to unplug the router and plug it back in and search for wireless network. While I wouldn't depend on my review to make a decision on purchasing this router, I would add it to the mix of reviews about this router before making decision.
Works great in my Panasonic DMC FZ18. I have three. Can take many, many stills and movies.
I was concerned that this wouldn't work for me because I wanted to use my older model rear projection TV as the control device. One concern of mine was that the TV always seems to have a fan running to either keep the lamp cool or dust free and I wasn't sure that the strip would be able to sense that it was turned off. There is also a period (45 seconds or so) between turning off the TV and when it shuts off due to the lamp.I gave this strip a try because I was tired of having to reach behind the TV and shut the strip off manually, which also created a hassle in training others on how to use the system. After about ten minutes of testing and adjusting, I found that the strip actually works and detects that the TV is turned off as soon as the lamp has finished shutting down. It turns on the devices as expected as well. The strip controls a Wii, DVD player and Karaoke machine.
I have 2 of these remotes, in two vastly different vehicles. One is used ALL the time in my 2000 model Porsche 911. There is zero interference (Sunlight, glare, obstructions) when using this product. It is extremely useful, as all the main controls are at your fingertips, and response time is immediate.However; in my other vehicle, a 2005 Ford F-150 truck, the remote, and radio, are both susceptible to glare, direct sunlight and, in the remotes' case, an obstruction via the steering wheel. The remote works periodically, and sometimes requires me to shift the remote holder (which is strapped to the steering wheel), in order to get a good signal. I would not recommend this remote for use in a Ford F-150 truck.I purchased this remote based upon my experience with it in my 911. I shall keep the remote as a backup for my 911, as I cannot withstand the frustration of using it in the Ford truck.Tip: Read the reviews prior to purchase, to see if your vehicle has been "approved" by others.
So far, this has been working really well. I know people that have used others that have begun to fray and do not have very good sound. I suggest this one over the others most definitely!
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.
Works flawlessly with my Macbook Pro. Extremely fast with Firewire 800, elegant, and comes with a nice stand to keep it out of the way and natural-looking. Durable and built to last, not cheap and crappy. Overall an excellent buy for the amount of storage you're getting. Very highly recommended.
I love this little camcorder. It's easy to use and very portable. The picture quality is perfect, given good lighting conditions and the sound quality is outstanding. Why even bother with a digital camera when this little beauty does everything better and costs hundreds less.
I just cleaned my Macbook pro laptop screen with this product, and it instantly turned an entire row of pixels have turned white all the way across the screen, in the middle, essentially ruining the computer for the type of graphics work I do. I have waited and the pixels have not restored. I have an older LCD-type screen, not one of the new sealed polycarbonate ones. It's pretty clear that some liquid from the wipe has leached into the electronics and fried them in one spot. It was better when it was dirty. Hope somebody out there learns something from this...
I ordered these for travel. I discovered they were hard to stay on the ear. And only one worked; the other did not. Poor quality; expected more from the "sony" brand.
All I can say is it works great with the apple microfiber cloth. Trust me I tried other microfiber cloths and they suck! I don't know what apple uses to make there cloths but they work. Even without the drops.
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.
Without a USB connector or DC input, this connector guarantees that you'll drain the battery in your iPod. While there are many car chargers available for the iPod, they're useless to you because this device occupies the dock port.So forget this for road trips, long parties, or any other use that'll exceed the often-short life of an iPod charge.And remember that once you kill the iPod's battery, you'll have to wait hours for it to recharge.
I purchased these earbuds and no matter which sleeves i tried i could not get them to stay in. I tried all 3 types. Even the extremely cheap foam ones and nothing amazing happened. I could hear just about everything that was going on (OUTSIDE) of my headphones. Finally i got them to get a good seal but then every time i got them to seal it would put a painful pressure on my eardrum. Extremely uncomfortable. ALso the sound lacked bass. The highs were good but it sounded unnatural. I listen to classic rock, jazz, some punk, and a little blues. I returned these 2 days after purchasing them. I switched them for the JBL Reference 220's. Same idea with the in ear design but a lot more confortable to wear. They work great. The sound is crisp and clean plenty of bass for you bass lovers. You really dont even need to turn on a equalizer. JBL has been in the business for a long time now and know what they are doing. Also it comes with a nifty case with lots of cool adapters. I took these on a plane and they are amazing! Superb cancellation. I couldnt hear the jets roaring or anything. My suggestion. Get the JBL's a tad bit cheaper and better sound.
Looking for what i needed to hook up my PC to Tv was easy here on Amazon.And the price was far reasonable than at a brick store here in town even with shipping.Loved it !!
This a battery saver. I do alot of photography! I found that this is great to use in the home or at a place where the camera will be stationary. I use this when using my tripod!
Having been a user of Cross writing implements for a number of years I had no doubt this pen would live up to my expectations. And it did.
This scope is not a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:1. The objective is too small, only 76 mm, 3.0 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light necessary for even a beginning look at the universe. I suppose it is marginally adequate for the moon, but that is it. The planets will appear as very small disks. One will be able to see Saturn's rings, but the image will be very small. Forget it for deep sky objects, clusters, galaxies, etc.2. The mount is a cheap one and will frustrate rather than aid the viewing. A better mount is an equatorial mount which makes it much easier to track objects.3. The 4mm eyepiece is too powerful for this scope. The observer will find it hard to look through (very small eye opening), and will in most cases cause blurred images. The 20 mm eyepiece is the only functional eyepiece. The barlow is a 3x, which again is too powerful for this scope.Even for the low price, don't be enticed by this scope; it has too many flaws. Save your money for a larger scope with a better mount.Jim "Konedog" Koenig, astronomy buff
Sound great, but they are so heavy that they hurt my ears. Also, they are different sized than the E1s, E3s and E5s, so they take different foam sizes.Get the E3s.
This little son of a gun handled the weight of my DSLR(Nikon D80) when I needed it the most and resulted in some amazing picturesI dont see how this thing can get bad reviews, for 3 bucks you dont even get a Big Mac.
just buy them the sub thumps and the speakers are crystal clear and there is 3 eq modes on the remote that mostly ajust the bass and there is also a bass volume nob on the sub.Buy them they are so cheap they are awsome and if you want really good bass and dont want to spend alot of cash these are for you.
My RioVolt SP100 is nice, but the startup is slow, the display limited and the accommodation for presentation of spoken content limited.SonicBlue claims to support WMA files, but no note is made of the fact that it does not support the 6.5 Kbps WMA encoding rate. This encoding is excellent for audio books and it can achieve incredible file compression while maintaining useful reproduction. Other encoding rates are supported, but the one I want to use is not supported.The headphones supplied are worthless, the volume is not always adequate for use at the gym, the case supplied with the unit is a throw-away and the placement of the headphone cord jack is very curious.The unit does not support page marks. The unit is obviously targeted to music folks with no thought given to those of us who like spoken content.It has all these shortcomings, but I am back to buy another for my girlfriend. What's better?
I should have read these negative reviews. Mine just arrived. The tray opened and then it ceased to function like so many here. I was about to order a replacement and then I read these reviews so it is a refund for me, this unit is a loser.
I used the Expodisc the very night it arrived in the mail at an outdoor, nightime high school football game. I have taken images on this field at night before with acceptable images using my D200 and Sigma 70-200 2.8, but after using the Expodisc, discovered the colors in my images were noticeably cleaner and more accurate. I was very pleased. However, I tried it in a gym, one week later and had poor results. I resorted to my camera's auto WB, instead. I may not have performed the custom calibration correctly, though- I'll keep working with it.
I was seriously considering buying only an ESD wrist strap to do needed repairs on a laptop when I discovered this kit. The kit is priced significantly lower than most individual mats, has plenty of surface area, and even has some pockets for temporarily storing items as you work.
I've had this bag for about a year, and I use it more than my other bags. I only use a backpack if I know I'm going to have a safe place to put it down - which isn't that often. I do a lot of event photography and spend a lot of time outdoors, so it's essential that the bag be durable - and it is - so far, no seams coming out of place, or tears. It's fairly water resistant, so you don't have to worry very much about rain, though I doubt it would hold up well if the bag fell into water and you weren't immediately able to retrieve it - it's a good thing I have no personal experience with this yet!It's sufficiently well padded, perhaps about a half inch, and I don't take too many precautions when putting it down. It fits my 40D (no grip) with 24-70 lens perfectly. I store my extra CF cards in the inside top pouch, which is completely waterproof, and my other small essentials in the larger outside pouch, which can easier fit my cell phone, IDs, keys, and extra battery and charger.Actually, however, I usually use this bag precisely because I don't want it to carry around a camera body. The bag also fits my 70-200 2.8 IS and 50mm 1.4, but without the body attached. It's convenient to have one camera around my neck, and use to bag to quickly switch out lenses.If you're traveling in a region where you're afraid your gear might get stolen, this bag is also perfect. If you're not trying for some serious photography, take a single lens + body combo and keep it in the bag. You can use a wrist strap as an additional way to keep the camera attached to you at all times, and hold on the handle on the top. Obviously a bag this shape is holding a nice camera inside, but I doubt anyone would be able to grab it off your shoulder if you were also connected to it in two other places.I have prettier, more expensive bags, but not ones that are more useful.
Got these to complete my 7.2 system. Paired with RTI12 front's and RTI8 surrounds along with a csi5 center. Not sure how they would perform by themselves but they work well with my set up. Overall they have great sound and were easy to mount.
We ordered this for use with a netbook and it delivered all we had hoped for!
I got this item for someone in the family that wanted one as a christmas gift. Of course, I found out that it didn't work properly, it has bad reception and it's almost impossible to hear a clear signal. So, I have the gift back, ready to be sent back....too late. I'm stuck with it and now I need to buy another one. Not good! Not happy with this waste of money.
Barely cools my laptop. Is made of flimsy plastic. At least the USB cord is decently constructed, I guess.
This lens has a TON of reviews... so I'll stick to a short couple of lists/facts. These are all from my PERSONAL experience with my particular lens, and in no way is an attempt to regurgitate over used buzz words or other peoples "facts".What's hot?* Sharp Optics (Surprisingly so. Better than my Canon 28-135mm IS USM and Tamron 70-300mm at their best)* Full-time manual focus override* Super wide angle to ~almost~ "normal" on a ASP-C (cropped) sensor* Smooth operation, good fit and finish. Not a metal barrel, but still feels solid* Good contrast* Handles distortion VERY well when zoomed all the way out (though it's still there, as is to be expected from something that gets THIS wide)* Will hold it's value, even used* Good, minimal focus distanceWhat's not?* Chromatic aberration rears it's ugly head when wide open and kicking it around 10mm's. I hear it's better than most the other choices in this range, but it's still more than I'm a fan of. (This can be, mostly, compensated for by zooming in to about 12mm's, or stopping down a little more.)* Not "weather sealed". I personally haven't had any issues, but when I go hunting for an epic landscape shot, I shy away sometimes if the weather is particularly rainy because while my 7D can take it... my lens might not be so lucky.* Pricey* Won't stay with me if I go "Full Frame" (EF-S mount)* Without IS or F/2.8, it's usable, but not ideal for low-light shots with subject movement or no tripod. (Usable, but not ideal)Final Word:If you're running an ASP-C sized sensor on your Canon Rebel, xxD, or 7D and you're looking for "real" super wide angle shots, there aren't many choices to be had. BUT... when you have to pull the trigger, I highly recommend this lens and would purchase it again if I had too. If you do not need quite as wide a shot, as much usable range, shoot in lower light, and looking to save about $100... I'd go with a Tokina 11-16mm. I hear it's supposed to be pretty good as well... but I have no personal experience with it. You win some and lose some either way... but my final word is... the Canon 10-22mm is tough to beat. Buy it, be amazed. I know I was.
I bought this memory ram and was not working properly on my NX6325 HP notebook.
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
Blew through too much money getting here. If I had not, I could have bought the top of the line Shures which I already want. For the price, these are best in class. The little Sennheisers are great too, but the cables are very light compared to the Shures, the sound quality slipped a little, and the Shures had a more balanced tone. The 100 dollar Ultimate Ears are great; good cables and a near perfect high end, but were lacking in balance: mid range and bass were all to seek. Their $179 model had too much base, poor cables and were bulky. I've tried several others as well. In the price range these are IT! If you have to spend less get the Sennheisers. If you can spend more, look at the 4 or 5 hundred dollar range and stay away from the long thin shaped ones, (clear, but no warmth). This seemed true in all brands.
No complaints. Easily turns a line-of-site remote into an RF remote. The cable box is now relegated to basket, out of sight.
I use it to connect from my computer to the HDTV.Works great.No known problems.Use it.
Great travel companion. Wish I could answer the phone through the speakers otherwise a great incesrment. I.e. no cables to deal with
These earbuds sound great. The base seems to be a little weak, but I am still waiting to get time to play with them. Well worth the money, though. They put out high quality sound!
This is a great piece for lens protection. Never leave home without one on my camera lens. Worth the price given the cost of lenses. I have one on every lens and extras in my camera bags.
I am a heavy ipod listener and I use my headphones constantly. I like these headphones a lot because the sound is good. But after a just a few months the sound inevitably goes out on one side due to poor wiring. I am about to go on my fourth pair. I have already sent one pair back to the manufacturer, which they replaced, however the same thing is starting to happen again, and it's only been a couple months. Familiar with the problem, I have been extra careful to be gentle with the wire when using it. But alas, I can already hear the sound starting to go out in one ear. It's only a matter of time now before the sound cuts out altogether. This is really annoying because I think the sound quality is great, but I dont want to have to keep sending them back. For 30 bucks they should last a lot longer than 3-4 months. The 10 dollar sony's (MDR-W08L Headphones) I used to buy would last at least 6 months to a year before the same thing happened.
The first thing that struck me when I received these headphones was how lightweight they were. I wasn't even sure the box they came in had anything in it until I opened it up! I have to confess that my first impression was that I would not like these--they just didn't seem sturdy enough. But when I plugged them in and tried them out, I was really surprised by the sound quality as well as the comfort. The light weight certainly helps them be more comfortable, I believe. My only gripe (and it's a minor one) is that the cable connects directly to both earpieces rather than to just one (but you'd think I would have noticed that in the picture on the web site, eh?). I would have liked a little better sound isolation, too, but it's not bad. For the money, these headphones are an excellent choice.
It's hard to single out one flash memory card over others. They all do the same thing. All I can say is that this is a solid card and I've never had problems with it.
Seriously. I had to shove these little things so far into my ear to get any sort of bass response out of them that I thought I would lose them. Fortunately the wires held and I was able to get them out. Despite the vertigo after removing them, they worked great as Q-Tips. I've decided to return them as I don't need a $70 pair of Q-Tips.
October 2006 Update:I thought I owed this Lens review an update after shooting with it for almost a couple of years and having the pleasure of shooting with a variety of L Lenses: 70-200L, 16-35L, Fisheye, 50mm and the Kit lens. This is what I've found:1) Bar none, the best "portrait" lens I own. There's just something about this 85mm focal length + f/1.8 that brings out detail....faces have so much dimension with this lens, they look 3 dimensional. When I want to get shots of my daughter that amaze, I use this lens. When I look at my picture archive on my computer, I can easily spot the ones taken with this 85mm. My friends, some of which who don't know much about photography, pick pictures taken with this lens as their favorites - they ask wow how did you get that picture? I have a few blown up pictures to 16x20 and 11x14 of my daughter for my parents from this lens which are magnificent.2) I thought that when I bought my 70-200L I would never use my 85mm again, I was wrong. I routinely find myself putting on the 85mm and shooting pictures with it. Also, Its much lighter and less imposing than my 70-200L so when I just want amazing portraits, don't need the higher 200mm and don't want the weight, and want a real shallow depth of feel and out of focus backgrounds, I go for the 85mm.3) I also have a 16-35mm L which I use quite a bit for inside shots and panoramas which stays on my camera most of the time but there's just a special look to the longer mm rating that you get which makes portraits just work better with the 85mm - so when I take off the 16-35, I usually mount this 85mm.4) I really thought that between the 16-35mm L and the 70-200L, I'd never ever use the 85mm, I was wrong. There are wonderful advantages to this lens which make it a keeper for me....the construction on this lens has held up very well, after years it looks brand new. I do have a UV/Haze filter that I use as a protector I got from Amazon (about $25) - great value.There's allot to be said for a non "L" lens which consistently winds up on my camera when I own several "L"s which cover the mm of this lens. To me, its an L: built like an L, color and saturation comparable to an L It's my "L" lens that doesn't have a red stripe.Original Review:I bought a 20D recently with the 18-55mm kit lens and to start out I bought a 50mm f/1.8 lens which really got me interested in the faster f/stops to blur backgrounds and take pictures in lower light. My kit lens was not fast enough (hard to blur background and hard to take pictures in low light) and both the kit lens and 50mm lens did not have Ultrasonic which made me miss focus more often with moving targets.I looked quite a bit and found the 85mm f/1.8 lens. Although Amazon only had a few reviews, the photography forums I found were buzzing about how this lens should've been labeled an L lens. Pros might know why but 90% of the reviews I read said it was comparable to an L lens in quality and that it was very affordable.I bought this lens and I have to tell you, I was very impressed with it right from the start. On construction, its heavier than the kit lens and the plastic 50mm II lens. It has a metal mount and very solid construction. If you look through it you can see allot of glass which tells you it has a wide aperture and consequently its much heavier than the kit lens or 50mm lens. But...its heavy in a good way. It balances the camera and makes it look like a real camera.So what's good about this lens? For one, you can take great pictures in low light with the f/1.8. I photographed a stage play handheld with this lens and no flash (non allowed) and I got tremendous results. Ultrasonic helped with every picture in focus and all very sharp with vibrant colors, very nice saturation, and I used ISO 400 and I could even freeze the action on stage.As a portrait lens, it really can blow the backgrounds into a very nice buttery blokeh and with the Ultrasonic - I haven't missed focus once. Its also wonderful for inside pictures with no flash. The F/1.8 is really versatile.A few notes. If you're going to get a 70-200 L zoom lens, you might wind up not using this lens as much but for parties, its allot less intimidating than a big white lens. I hear this lens was designed a long time ago and not really designed for digital and that some strange effects can be seen with it on digitals. I have not gone looking nor experienced any of these. Its just a tremendous value at $350. I was not able to use this lens as a macro as it was not designed as such but I have thought of putting an extension tube on it to see what I get but haven't done so yet.Constructed Solid. Solid feel, smooth focusing ring, distance window, autofocus with a real Ring USM. Five Stars! Amazon shipped fast on this for me - Great store.
I've had my ER6i's for about a month now. First I used them with my iPod while pressure washing the house with a gas powered pressure washer. I had the volume set pretty low on my iPod so I wouldn't damage my hearing (I hate that ringing sound) and they did a pretty good job of muting the external racket. Actually the most annoying sound came from chewing gum. I just got home from a trip by air where I was anxious to give them a try. Normally I use an inexpensive, but effective set of noise cancelling headphones. I don't think these blocked or cancelled the noise quite as effectively but there were three advantages - 1) I could listen to music at a lower volume, 2) they were MUCH more comfortable than the headphones, and 3) they were much smaller and easier to carry in my fannypack. I found that even with the music playing I could hear when inflight announcements were made, though I couldn't hear them very clearly unless they happened when the song volume was low, such as between tracks. Overall, I'm very happy with the ER6i earphones, though they do not block as much outside noise as I had expected from some of the other reviews. Oh, one other down side - the cords seem to tangle much more easily than the standard iPod earphones.
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.
I use these with my game camera's comparable products cost 4 times the cost.very durable.
I don't know if this shoe cap is necessary but in my mind at least it keeps out drizzle from our NW weather and keeps me from possibility hurting the hot shoe. Very inexpensive peace of mind for me. It fits nice and snug.
Great system! Great sound! Very easy to use. I love the flip design and controls. Plays CDs very well and AM/FM sensitivity is great.I have the earlier XM Delph boombox but was always yearning to hear CDs and FM stations at times. This solves the problem.Thinking of getting another one.Very much recommended.
I first tried the Linksys 4 port Cable/DSL router, and it was such a peice of junk. It dropped my connection constantly, it needed to be reset daily in order to work. Linksys tech support was absolutely horribly, and the people there barely spoke english. IThe Linksys is also made of cheap plastic, not very durable at all, the Netgear router is metal, very sturdy. Amazon was awesome when i called them and told them the product was ..., and they accepted my return .... I then got the Netgear RT314, and wow, it has worked without issue for well over a year now, not one single glitch. Their tech support is very fast and generally very helpful, especially when I have contacted them about issues for things I was just trying to do, basically for using it to set up game and ftp servers and such. Excellent buy, don't look at any other company for routers. I am also using one of their Netork Hard drives, print servers, hub, and network cards, all have given me ZERO problems!
My Asus M2NPV-VM motherboard sees it but it doesn't work at all. I've read a lot of bad reviews and they say the same.
I haven't shot with a prime lens since my old 35mm film days, and I had forgotten how nice it is to have a really fast lens in the arsenal. I normally buy Nikor lenses, but was impressed by the great reviews for this Sigma lens, and discouraged by the reviews of the comparable Nikor lens. I bought the lens primarily for some anticipated low-light night situations that my f3.5 zoom lens isn't up to. So far, I've shot a number of tests in dim light conditions and am very satisified with the results. Of course, optical stabilization would be a nice addition, but for it's intended use, it works great.Overall, it feels very solid, it focuses quickly, and is reasonably sharp full open. Definitely a worthy addition to the zoom lenses.Note: shooting on a D300
I just purchased this battery pack so I would have an extra battery. So far, there areno issues and everything is as expected.
Lanzar tweeter, is a great value, and nice clean rich sound as the more top end ones would have it comes with everything you need for a clean install, with the right tools mine took about 30 minutes to install in the front...the mounting hardware is great gives you the option of mounting flush or angled...nice & rich in appearance. Crossovers included.
Purchased through Amazon, received a day later, excellent service at a great price (no shipping charge at the lowest price) from Cable Matters. No complaints.
This is a problem product. I wish I read the reviews before I purchased it. The thing doesn't turn on except when plugged in. Widespread issue with these. The design is nice and looks good quality but no worky. Picture quality is poor as well. If you buy one it may or may not work. If it does work when you buy it don't count on it working for any extended period of time. Now I have to go to the store and find another gift for my wife. Find another product!! Don't pull out the credit card for this item!!!
I just had a notebook stolen that was "locked" with this lock. The thief gave it a good yank, and the metal easily broke off. I suppose it may work as a deterrent, but don't fool yourself into thinking your computer can't be stolen.
These radios were a great purchase. We use them all the time. Our four year old son loves them and uses them to call his grandparents that live 3 miles away. We also use them for camping and when we go shopping (Dad has a habit of getting lost) There are some minor issues with breaking up during transmissions but overall a solid product that is used often (This was the second set we purchased with a charger and the third set total).
I bought a hard case for my new Canon 1000 camera and it is great. Really protects my camera while it is in my purse or pocket. I received the case when promised and am very pleased.
We took a trip t Europe this year and I was worried about using a 35mm since I could not preview photos on the spot. I bought the Nikon D200 and the Cannon D30. I wasnt sure which would be the best and planned on returning the one I was least happy with. I have had Nikons in the past and was very pleased with the ease and quality.When I received both cameras I took extensive pictures with both in the same areas and conditions. The ease of the Nikon was a huge plus and the easy trash button was much quicker than Canons. The color quality was so much better on the Nikon. I could not believe the difference. More lenses are available for the Nikon as well and they have better lense quality than Canon.For someone who wants ease with quality or is a professional this is the best camera on the market. I have used cameras for 15 years and still have much to learn with this camera.If you have the option GET THE NIKON!!!!!!
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.
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!!!
Great product have no complaint, it has a great sound and work grat with the ipod.
hi, this product is not accurately described. this is not a speaker connector. that is , if you wanted to replace your stock HOnda speakers, these would not allow you to easily plug in new speakers. the item for sale is the wiring harness that would plug into the head unit itself.I love the fact that Amazon carries everything, but it doesn't always work out. returned it no problem. gotta love Amazon
GREAT CAMERA. I BOUGHT IT FOR MY BROTHER OVERSEAS AND HE LOVES IT. NO PROBLEM
Its Great for an Ipod this Small, If you need to do exercise, this is the ipod for you.
This is a fairly heavy head and I would not want to be lugging it through the mountainous backwoods. However, if that is not your shtick then this could be perfect for you. Manfrotto doesn't have the cache of some other heads but it doesn't come with the insanely high price tag either. I am a little clumsy and I like levers as opposed to knobs. I also like having three levers as opposed to one knob. This is perfect for me. The motion is very smooth and I have no problems tracking birds in flight. The quick release plate works well. You can spend a lot more and get a lot less.
I've been using this for years and it's a very good quality product. I'm glad I chose this over the ridiculously priced Monster cables. I've gone through two HD TVs with this cable, just goes to show you how good it is.
I've owned this card for 1 1/2 years now. I've loved it! It installed easily. Was easy to set up. Works great. (no HD of course) About the only complaint is the software it comes with. WinTV2000 is just very basic. Works, but basic. I installed Beyond TV and realized how much WinTV2000 is lacking.This thing didn't come with the remote, but I didn't need it. I also like the idea of the AV inputs directly on the card, though I haven't used those yet. Ran great on my AMD64 3400+, 1GB RAM, integrated graphics (since upgraded to 7600GT to handle the HVR-950)Hauppauge is known for good tuners and this one doesn't disappoint. If you need HD you could combine this with the HVR-950 which I also own now.
This is a standard extension cable, make sure you know this is not a monitor cable prior to ordering. The construction is up to par, but you might find a longer VGA cable for a similar price if that is your goal.
Love the pad -- the only problem is trying to find refills for the pen -- these are not cheap or easy to find.
Item was exactly as described. Very happy with purchase. Quick shipping. LOVE using Amazon.com
I wish I had read the other reviews. I spent hours trying to figure out what was wrong with my IPaq, I now realize it was this darn cable. Now I have to go try to buy another cradle, I would not recommend buying this.
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.
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 purchased this to mount a plasma TV on the wall where I needed a longer cord. This one is of good quality and comparable to the original one that came with the 50" plasma. The connectors ends are well made and the cable of thick and well constructed. All at a great price.
Wanted this filter to protect my lens. Does that just fine.
I wish i could give it 10 stars...let me tell you, this bag is well constructed...excatly what i wanted..very comfortable...i have a 6lb laptop that i've been carrying around in a lighter bag than this one...and it felt heavier than when i'm carrying in this kensington - the kensington is heavier than the other bag.Its a great buy..
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.
I just got my HP C315xi today and I think it is a wonderful camera. It's very easy to use. You just plug in the batteries and you are good to go. The instruction manual is very easy to understand. This camera is sized the same as most regular cameras. I also recommend getting the Viking Compact Flash card of about 64 Mb which is a [good price]. This card will store a lot more pictures and will be greatly useful. The pictures taken cannot be matched by a manual camera but they are quite good and I am yet to get them printed out. The software provided is easy to use and does everything for you. You may want to get a case for the camera (hp does not include one) and also an adapter to save on the batteries when uploading pics to the computer if you like.This camera from HP is a very good buy. HP has excellent customer service and amazon is very prompt and efficient with the delivery. Overall your reading the review of a very pleased customer !
I have had this cooling pad for three years and it still looks and runs like it did when I bought it new. I would recomend it to anyone.
Only one review site mentions this problem (...) but now a lot of users are starting to see it. This camera's noise filtering causes pictures to look 'soft' or in my interpretation - slightly out of focus.In outdoor scenery shots it isn't very noticeable - the 5MP is able to give you a lot of detail especially in the area of the picture that is not your main subject (background trees, roofs, etc). However in portraits, or pictures of pets, the problem is VERY apparent.Going from a 1MP to a 2MP camera, the 2MP camera "wow'd" me. Going to this 5.1MP camera, I look at the pictures and say "eh?".I've tried what other people have suggested - set camera to manual or programmed mode, turned up sharpness, turned down contrast, set autofocus to center only - yet still pets, portraitshots are smooth. Facial features are ever so slightly blurred - detail is lost in the hair, contrast around the nose and eyes. It's like looking at a flat/matted picture!Do I think I got a bad one? No. There have been a few other owners on some of the digital camera discussion forums that at first said "No way, this camera is great!" only to come back later and say "Wait, I spoke too soon, there is an issue".Then there is the poor flash capabilities - not very powerful. Yes, a lot of compact digital cameras suffer from this but this camera seems especially bad. There's a user that took a bunch of indoor photos at their son's birthday part and every one was blurry - not one was printable!The camera is physically gorgeous. The LCD is HUGE and very nice and clear! The camera is very responsive, fast, WELL built, and a nice size, but the pictures don't live up to the "Carl Zeiss, 5.1MP" advertising!Don't be fooled by reviews that take pictures of posters and resolution charts - this camera does great with those items. Take a look at their portrait shots of live people and zoom in on the facial features. Compare that with another camera and you'll see the difference. Again, far away shots of scenery looks great. It's when you're doing closeup work of detailed items where the problem shows up.My W1 is going back this week. I'll bet in a year, Sony will address these problems and THAT camera will be fantastic.
This was easy to use, easy to interface to the music services and compatible with all Windows releases.The stock earbuds are better response than a lot of the commercial ones.The radio tuner, while usable, could be better in terms of clearly receiving the signals.
I bought the lens as part of a paired replacement from my EF35-350 lens and am very, very happy with it. I've currently used it mostly for indoor flash-less sports photography and it's been great. Nice high speed still photos that capture fast action cleanly and crisply. Autofocus has been fast and accurate. The wide aperture with long zoom makes for some very nice narrow dept-of-field facial pictures.One interesting note: when I ordered the lens from Amazon, the one I received had no lens hood. Luckily I knew that was supposed to be there and Amazon replaced the lens without question (great service!). Be sure to make sure the hood is present when you receive the lens.Strongly recommended!
I love it. I went to the camera store and actually took pictures of the same subject, with the same lighting, comparing 3 different Cameras and the Cannon Rebel focused the most consistently (granted, I only took 3 pictures with each camera but the other two didn't compare) and it has a wonderful flash that created the best flesh tones of the three cameras. I live in Seattle and the flash goes off a lot so good flash pictures are very important.
In an attempt to minimize trickle power loss, I began chaining power bars together so I could "switch off" a bar at a given time. Couldn't someone make a power bar/surge protector with individual switches? I wondered if such a product could exist.Wonder no more! The product works well and I have no problems switching the power on and off as needed. It's actually sorta carthartic to click a port off and stop the energy drain. It's not exactly a "pretty" product - and I can't simply tuck it away since I need to toggle the power on and off frequently (I got three cell phone adaptors plugged into this thing) and obviously, I wish there were a couple more centimeters between outlets to accomodate the dino-sized AC adapters nowadays... But still a five star product.
I purchased this camera- my first digital- not knowing what to expect. I am impressed by the fact that the screen can be turned to face you or to the one being photographed, and it can be turned in towards the camera itself, keeping it from being scratched. The features are awesome, and the photo quality- printed photos on plain everyday paper, and they were just incredible. My daughter's Sony doesn't even come close to this one! This is an amazing camera! I recommend it to anyone looking - a first time user, or someone replacing one.
This is an excellent multicoated filter. It is well made and fits my 18-200mm VR lens. My lens cap stays on the filter better than the lens itself!
First, when I received this item, I discovered that it does not, in fact, support 13.2 lbs. The product's own documentation says it only supports 8 lbs. Second, I found out after the fact that its threads are not designed for standard camera mount. I returned it as quickly as I could.
First lets start with the fact that i've owned a lot of headphones in my time, from the classic koss cans of the 70's to the over rated and over priced sennheisers of today. I have found the audio technica ATM-40FS headphones to be a first class set of cans for the dollars spent. At first i was somewhat disappointed with the overall bass responce and less then full sound quality. Truth is I was thinking of returning them and starting my search over again but, after hanging in with them for a while (about 20 hours or so) these headphones came to life. They are giving me exactly what i wanted,the real sound of my audio and nothing more. If what you need is a flat responce that lets you hear the details in your recordings then this is the set of cans your looking for. After breaking them in you will find that this might just be one of the best set of headphone you ever placed over your ears..
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.
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've used the iM3c for over a year have have liked its portability and reasonable sound (for its size). I've used it at home as a docking station, at work as a speaker system, and on frequent domestic and international trips in hotel rooms. The selection of electrical plugs is extremely handy on international trips. I ended up never using battery power.My iPod died and I bought a Nano (4th Gen) to replace it. As with many other devices I(including my car stereo), *the inMotion iM3c does not charge this model Nano.* It plays fine, but this incompatibility undermines the unit's usefulness for me.
We love the TV and the price was great onsale for 1399.00 plus free shipping. No complaints besides how long it took to be shipped. It took almost 2 weeks,but, the money savings was well worth the wait!!
Adding this speaker to my Model 3 Tivoli Clock Radion greatly improved the sound quality.
Lexmark must have sold this printer to Samsung. I noticed a Samsung ML-1430 at Best Buy and it looked exactly like my *Lexmark E210 (*no longer available from Lexmark), so I thought I would take a chance to see if the Samsung toner cartridge would work, I ordered one here. This Samsung Toner Cartridge is far superior to Lexmarks version, I noticed big improvements in both text and graphics immediatly, needless to say I am pleased and will be reordering this item. BTW: The Lexmark version of this toner is selling for about $81.00 at Office Depot.
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 have found the 360 easy to use and after 4 trips I am amazed. I have used the bluetooth and it works good. Have used the locations option to find a good place to eat - worked great. Would recommend the 360 for sure.
I'm in school, so I use my computer and printer on a daily basis sometimes, so being able to find a good deal on Amazon .com made my day. Thank you over and over again.ASmith
I am very pleased with the color and overall quality of this unit. The sound is excellent.Setup is a little tricky. I viewed the manual on CD, which came with the set. It could offer a little more explanation than it does. It took me about 15 minutes to set it up once I figured out the sequence of the programming.
I received this as a gift in January 2002, as a 2nd semester college freshman. I picked it because it was one of the cheaper ones, however, it turned out to be a very wise choice and very useful. It is small enough that I can put it in my shoulder back (not with heavy books though) and take it to school.I rarely used it until my desktop computer crashed and this little thing turned out to be a lifesaver for my homework. It may not be as fast (only have an Intel Celeron), but it can handle have 3 Word documents open, as well as the Internet.This also can double as an awesome DVD player at school or in the car. You just have to make sure that it is plugged in because the DVD will skip if the computer doesn't have a power source other than the battery to draw on.One think I wished this came with would be a 3.5 floppy disk drive because I don't like having to burn a CD just so I can work on my homework at home or on the computers at school.
This case can be used for several different small cameras. It fits perfectly around my Canon SD1000. Highly recommended!
I am not a professional (or even a devoted amateur) but I amazed by the bright, crisp, image offered by the Merlins. It's easy to focus and re-focus. Having owned a number of "economy" binculars I have to say the money was well spent on these. I can really see the difference. They have a nice rubberized finish and are very ergonomic.
I've done a LOT of research on this subject and I've concluded that these filters are the absolute best buy for this price range.Some will argue that filters affect the quality of the image overall. I have yet to see this happen after conducting my own tests using my favorite lenses. These filters do not adversely effect image quality. Maybe if you're a NatGeo photographer, you will notice a slight hint of ...something, but for most of us out here, there is no difference worth mentioning. Given that, why would you NOT protect your high priced lenses??
This product barely fit in my 3.5" drive bay, and scraped against the sides as I put it in. Moreover, it breaks down the USB cables into individual sets of pins for some reason (even though there's a standard format for internal USB connectors) and requires one motherboard connector for each front USB port. Again, each front port needs *its own* motherboard USB connector -- if you don't have four separate USB expansion connectors free on your board, don't bother.
I've been using this trackball for well over a year now and I have to say, next to my Microsoft contoured keyboard, it's the best &quot;upgrade&quot; I've made to my computer. It does take some getting used to and it does lack some features like the middle scrolling wheel and the like but I'm willing to give those up for the confort and ease of use of this mouse.Once you get used to it, this trackball just &quot;feels&quot; right under your hand and you have maximum control from just twitching your index and middle finger. I wouldn't suggest playing any video games with this but for common everyday use, you'll never go back to a standard mouse again.The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is that, unfortunately, it's kind of a pain to clean. Because it's not an optical mouse, you need to, on occasion, pop the ball out and clean the rollers and the teeny little red beads that hold the ball in place.... If you have extremely dry hands, I guess it's not that big of a deal but cleaning the gunk out CAN be an excersize in a bit of frustration. Essentially, you'll get to the point where you'll never get it completely clean. Just clean enough....But that complaint aside, this really is a great trackball, and though there's a holy war between the users of this type of trackball vs. the logitech type with the little ball on the thumb, in my opinion, after using both, this give you the maximum in control and confort for a really good price. If you're looking to get rid of that clunky mouse, at least give this one a chance. You just might like it.
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!
purchased primarily to protect my lenses -- seems to work great -- I purchased one for each of my lenses
Very nice Casio leather storage pouch for the Exlim camera. Nice quality.
Since I'm in a college, I'm very tight on my budget and didn't want to spend more than $30 on the headphone. I've tried many types of headphone/earphones around that price range and I can say this one is my absolute favorite among the ones I've tried.It is affordable and VERY comfortable. You don't get any pain you would get if you use the earbud type earphone. And if you own an iPod and you are suffering from the pain from the earbuds that came along, I recommand this earphone for everyone. I'd give 6 stars if it is available, seriously. :)
I have had this camera for a little over a month and i can honestly tell you this is the best camera i have ever owned. With automatic features like night,landscape and portrait modes,you will be shooting pictures for a while. It also has a great fully manual mode and an awesome light metering system. i love the fact that it can take pictures of fireworks at night and sunrise shots in the early morning. It is a good camera for both amateurs and proffesionals alike. The price range is very affordable, ranging from 300$ all the way to $700 depending on the lens options and extra excessories you buy for it, comparible to some fully manual cameras that cost in upwards of $2000 just for the camera body alone.personally the standard camera body and a 28-80 mm (USM)Ultrasonic motor is a good start and very good buy for the price. although i'm sure that amazon.com provides great products, i highly recommend going to proffesional camera stores and acually examining it w/ your own eyes.
After looking around for a tripod for digital landscape photography on a budget I decided to buy the Davis & Sanford Ranger, it is made by Tiffen and I have had good results from Tiffen filters in the past.The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was that the tripod was broken. One of the plastic parts connecting the legs to the center shaft was snapped due to a leg locking flap being left open and getting wedged in the weight hook. This was most likely a problem from the factory, not caused by the Amazon seller.The plastic used seems very cheap, breaks very easily and I expect, based on what I have seen so far that when I go hiking with this tripod I will encounter more problems with the weak plastic which for some reason is used in those areas of highest stress that need the strongest components.I would rather have a tripod with strong pivots and plastic legs than weak plastic pivots and nice aluminum legs.Like most things these days it's made in China.One positive to this tripod is the head with removable camera mount, it's nice to be able to remove my camera in seconds rather than mess around unscrewing it. The head also flips up to allow quick change to vertical format.Despite Tiffen providing a 10yr warranty on this tripod I decided that I would rather try to fix it myself than go through the hassle of shipping it back to them but so far have been unable to repair it to my satisfaction. I may give their customer service a try...
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.
Don't waste your money on these CD-RW discs. They don't work on all high speed labeled CD-RW drives. Won't work on (name brand) Creative Labs high speed CD-RW drive. Works some on NEC drive, but if you record music on them they &quot;lock up&quot; and and won't allow you to re-write the disk again, it just shows disk error when you try to erase it. I have had no problems with other brands of high speed CD-RW media from Yamaha or Imation.
Excellent multi media playerI love this player from the first look at it. I have got 4 months ago SanDisk Sansa 250 2GB for my daughter and I really like it. The only concern I have for it was the size of the memory 2GB. It is not big enough for a videos and movies. Therefore I have got Sansa 260 with 4GB this time. It all work nice and I am happy with the radio, video, music and record ability. Battery last for long time - I have tried to dry out the battery in order to trained after that with full charge and it took over 17 hours to exhausted it completely by playing music and radio. I have loaded a lot of pictures and about 1000 songs and my Spanish lessons with no problems. Performance so far is flawless. It is very good gadget for the price and in my opinion it is better than I-pods. Enjoy it
I only have this camera for under 2 years & now have battery problems. The camera no longer recognizes a charged battery. I put new ones in & can get 3 or 4 photos max til it dies. I have a charging dock that no longer charges. Very disappointing. My first HP was a 735 & it is still working great.
Others have described the problems well. I'm now sending my second device back for replacement.
This headphone sticks to your ear...love it! I was running with earbuds and they would pop out all the time. So irritating! These are fantastic. I don't even know they are there when I run. Sound quality is not super clear at times but it's good enough for me. Great buy for $8!
great size, perfect functionality, and it looks nice! what the heck are you waiting for? BUY IT! you wont regret it
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.
Excellent camera it has a very clear image also in night mode it is very useful, it comes with all the tools to install it by your self, very easy to use, excellent product, I try with a Sony Xav 60 and it was fully compatible...
Suited my application. Installed one behind A/V reciever and one behind wallmount TV. Ran a 25&#34; cable thru drywall. They were ok.
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.
Would you rather have something graze your lens - and then see scratches and regret not buying it? Nope ... not a good idea.
This is a great closeup macro for magnifications of 1-5x. It is a manual focus lens and takes skill and patience to use. At higher mags the light through the viewfinder is very dim (5x at F/16 camera setting is equivalent to F/96) so an external focusing assist light will be needed. Properly used the results are fantastic.
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.
We ordered 2 mics and they work great with the PS2!
For the money, this system is hard to beat. Great features. Excellent sound quality.
I always buy these headphones. I like the fact that they're comfortable, fit in my ear without having to squeeze anything, and stay put. I can hear outside noises, which makes me more comfortable wearing them at work, or while excersizing. My only complaint is that the wiring isn't very durable. I have to replace these about once a year with very regular use. But, for the price I can't complain. Good headphones.
I am a Pro Photographer who formerly used Medium Format. I wanted to get a digital SLR with better than film quality. The EOS 1Ds MK II is it!It is weather/dust resistant (to a point) when combined with Canon's "L" series lenses, and if you own this body, those lenses are a must-have. The controls are easier to master than I first thought. It is fast, no shutter lag and fast write to card. The colors and details in shadow/highlights are amazing! Truly a joy to hold!If you want the best, this is it.
I'd seen many glowing recommendations for this keyboard, and since I moved to a very dark part of the office, I decided to pick one up on impulse. I certainly don't regret the decision- it actually makes typing quite fun.The Eclipse 2 is clearly a well-built piece of hardware. It looks and feels solid and impressive, the backlight is attractive and functional (has 3 colors, if you feel like changing) and the keys are both quiet and have a very nice feel. It also has a detachable palm rest that serves the purpose well. About the only possible complaints I can see with the device are that the folding feet don't elevate it very high, and the lighting is not uniform across the board (seems largely centered on the main board, not much gets to the keypad). This hasn't bothered me overmuch.So, why not the top rating for it then? The main problem is pricing- the Eclipse 2 is nearly as expensive as a Logitech G15, which I also own and use at home. However, the G15 has a lot of additional functionality with its 18 programmable macro keys, supporting software, LCD, etc. My general opinion is as follows: the G15 is clearly better for a hardcore gamer or someone that uses a lot of macros. Its lighting is also a bit brighter, but it only has 2 brightness settings rather than the Eclipse's variable dimmer. It also has two USB ports built-in, which is somewhat useful (though the board eats up so much power they can barely run mice). The Eclipse is more compact and generally easier to move around. Its lighting looks cooler (the G15 only does blue) and the keys have a better feel. I would say it's better for everyday use and non-gaming activities like word processing.The only problem in that assessment is that I suspect most Eclipse buyers are gamers. Additionally, Logitech just put out the G11, which is pretty much the same cost as the Eclipse and has all the G15's functionality minus the LCD screen. I must admit, if the store I'd went to had stocked a G11 as well, I'd probably have gotten one. However, I still like this keyboard for office use, even if it might be a bit expensive and overkill for such purposes.
Great !!!This is my second unit other unit lasted 8 years before I shorted it out. With the in wall speaker and I hooked up my TV to the aux port#2 this is the Best. Great job Speakercaft
Purchased for amazon.com, i had these for 2-3 months. I used them for when i was walking around campus, working out, and sleeping (loud roommates). The sound is clear, great mid-highs but somewhat lacking in bass, it was there but just not as much as i liked. Isolation is great, you can't hear someone talking to you if you're listening to music even lightly (great for planes). The build construction is robust. After sleeping on them wrong i suppose, the cable cracked exposing the wire, i sent them in to Shure with the receipt (keep the receipt!) and they sent me a new pair within 2 weeks including shipping. I decided to get a different pair just because they kind of stick out of my ears when i wear them. They do stay well in the ears though and won't get pulled out because they wrap around. Recommended once you get use to them, you'll love them.
I bought this for my Canon 70-200 f2.8II... works perfectly. I didn't experience any vignetting like others complained. Very Satisfied with this product.
The cord is a bit short but long enough for my flash bracket. It seems to be substantial and has operated flawlessly so far. I have not used it extensively. My Vivitar flash bracket has no locking mechanism for the end that goes to the flash and there is the possibility it and the flash can slip off the bracket handle. The other end of the cord has a fastening mechanism as does my Cannon flash. I used a heavy rubber band to secure it. Buyers should be sure their flash bracket has a fastening screw mechanism. My flash bracket is excellent for my use but this is a concern. Cannon should consider adding this feature to their cords. I take thousands of photos a year and will have a better opinion of its ruggedness after a year of use.
Junk. I am beginning to believe that all these fancy looking aftermarket radios are junk.
this product was like new - no problems...i love it & would buy from them again with noworries
Oh My God! These headphones are the best I have ever had. They are so light-weighted you can hardly feel them over your head. If something happen to these, I am definitely going to purchase the same ones. ^-^
The camera case only fits the camera. No room for spair battery or memory card. It is also over priced for what you get. A poor choice on my part.
Worked like a charm on my recent trip down Chesapeake Bay...except did not find St Mary's College, neither St. Mary's City!Very handy concerning distance, time of arrival etc.Does not show North, but that's what we have the sun or the moon for...Love the big bright screen and day and night settings.
Ok I was going to write a long story about how I got here but who really cares.The bottom line is this unit completely rocks. I compared it to the Sony SXRDs and the JVC 1080P ILAs - both are 1080P displays but will not accept a 1080P signal. The picture is incredible - truely like an 8 megapixel photo in HD. Even Home Theater Mag rated its performace (96) higher than the Sony (94), JVC (92) and all the DLP (&lt; 90) units in its 2/2006 HDTV face off. But remember its a monitor not a TV so you'll need to either have a cable box, sat receiver, computer or external tuner. Actually this is one monitor which you can hook everything up to since it has 5 HD inputs. I've only found one weakness - sometimes when switching between sources it sometimes looses sinc and goes pink - but its easily fixed by switching again to another source and back.
Just bought another one of these so we would have enough room to video our new baby being born. The price was right and I've never had an issue with performance or reliability with them.
Touted to be a replacement for the battery of my hTC phone, it was not an exact match and therefore neither fit well nor provided charge for longer than a few hours. In the end I had to buy a new phone
"Best bang for the buck."That's the best way to describe the DDW-670. If you're on any kind of budget and can't afford a $900 Bose sytem, this one should do the trick for any room about 15'x15' or smaller. Just make sure you get to know the user's manual, position the speakers properly, and take advantage of the detailed tweaking you can do in the set-up menu.The only negative comments I've read about the '670 are mostly regarding the "weak" subwoofer and the lack of digital/optical inputs. I can't say that either one of those really swayed my decision on whether or not to buy. I personally only need 1 digital input, and the subwoofer seems to have plenty of kick for my taste. And if I ever change my mind about that, I can always upgrade to a powered subwoofer like the Sony SA-WM250.Be aware, I noticed that stores are starting to phase this product out. Just after I purchased it from Circuit City for $159, it disappeared completely from their website. Same with Crutchfield. Best Buy apparently still has it, listed at $179. So act fast if you really want one of these!
I first bought the clearstream 4, but decided decided to give this a try because it is unidirectional. Wow, 60 miles out and I can get 20 stations. Super easy to put together and light weight. I put this on my roof on a five foot pole with rg6 quad cable (50ft). No amplifier and the quality is great. I'm a little worried how it will hold up over time because it is light weight. I live in a valley with large trees around and I'm 56 miles from Boston and this works. I even get a VHF channel in a different direction! I paid $70 for the antenna, $25 for the cable, $16 for the mast, and $14 for the brackets. $125 total and no more cable bills!
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.
I love this sound card! Great MP3 audio...but skimpy on the software....easily better hardware than a sblive....need XP drivers though. I love this card...worth every dollar i spent on 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
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).
It's light weight, easy and quick to set up. I use it for my ipad (with the help of an iMount). I'd give it 5 stars except I wish it extended a bit taller. Otherwise I love it!
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.
Terrible product. Cuts in and out constantly as I walk. It's charged. That's not the problem. If I stand absolutely still and don't move it plays ok. But who stands absolutely still while listening to music? I got this so I could take a walk without having wires attached. I've gone back to my bose headset - wires and all.ALSO - Noise canceling when turned on creates a buzzing sound. It's the only device I had paired up and it created all kinds of noise when noise canceling was turned on.I got this as a free gift. I would never pay for this product.
This is a good supplement to the manufacturers warranty. It arrived almost a week later than the product for which I purchased it.
It is a great little device and very popular with our travelling engineers.
at 1200x800 resolution, this many computer monitors and televisions. I trust westinghouse because I do own a few different monitors by them and have had great luck with them. Honestly, you could buy a TV for this price, but for a picture frame this is the Mercedes. Great clear pictures, Multi-media card reader and self contained program so you don't have to hook up a computer or DVD player to play your pictures, just pop in a memory card (XD, MMS, SD, CF) card and watch. Easy to navagate menues as well. Also able to play Mpeg/mp3 files for multimedia slideshow or short movies. Check this out, it does cost more, but its nice, and the rotating mosiac feature is cool as well.
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 non-Samsung but comparable products but, again if the printing quality matters like on an official documents, it definitely is worth the price.
Amazon did ship the correct battery in the yellow cover. 5 Stars on that. So far the batteries work well in my Uniden phones. Can't really rate the longevity of the batteries yet because I have only had them a few weeks, but they are holding a charge well on a daily basis.
I tried this card on three different computers, two different cameras and with two different card readers. Did not work at all--locked up all the computers everytime. I have alot of SD cards, mostly Kingston and they all work. This is the first time I tried this brand (Transcend) and will never buy this brand again since all the Kingston cards have worked for me.
Sold and delivered as advertised THANK YOU. Seams to work OK I have not really used it and hope not to as it is a back up on my life boat.
After a little work setting it up, with special thanks to the helpfull linksys people, it works great. We use it to allow the grandparents to keep an eye on us, although it is a little strange to have someone watch you, the camera itself is great.
These headphones are durable, inexpensive, and sound great. The only downside is the design limits wearing them then putting your head on a pillow. These would sell like crazy if they offered less obtrusive colors.
I have been using the MAC wireless keyboard and looking to to full keyboard that is bluetooth. When I work at my dest I like the full size keyboard with numeric keypad and this keyboard has been adequate for my use.Although it's full size keyboard you won't find are the following (compare to MAC wireless keyboard)- itune play/pause button- itune forward/reverse button- screen brightness control...Shortcut keys are not the same especially for itunes. play/pause fast forward/reverse shortcut keys are active only if itune is active.Other than these issues I think it's pretty good.Oh one more thing: When I first started using MAC, I was frustrated that it didn't have PC delete and learned how to deal with MAC delete (PC back space) only. but now going back and forth with this keyboard and MBP keyboard, it's getting bit annoying... but I am sure I will get used to it.Update:keyboard keep loosing BT connection after keyboard has been inactive. sometime it connects by itself and sometime it takes long time (up to 20seconds). it's little frustrating to work with...I have retype after making BT connection. So I lowered to 2 stars from 3. I would not recommend this keyboard. I did not have this kind of problem with Mac wireless keyboard.Update 2 (9/28/2011)BT connection is taking longer and becoming more frequent.
it did not fit into the sky fi cradle as advertised. It was part of a package w/ antenna and cradle. it did not work on the cradle.
Very neat case. It fits snugly;is durable and attractive. Semi hard case offers reasonable protection to the camera inside. Would definitely recommend for the cybershot.
The only good thing about this bag is the size. It is able to hold a large laptop and a few text books plus a few other little things. What is a turn down is the lack of water resistance. In one single down poor, water leaked into the bag and caused damage to the contents. One test book is completely water logged and the others have large amounts of damage. The customer service stinks. When I filled out their little comment/warranty form online, a massage said a reply would be sent within 2 days. It took them 5. It's been 2 days since I have responded to the reply, which didn't address my issue, and I haven't heard word from them. Once I return the bag to the store, I will look to buy from another company with a similar size of bag.
I was worried that this was going to be old stock, but the expiration date is 2020. (It is currently 2011). I'm very happy with this purchase.
Ordered this item on 2/6/02, then noticed that it would not be shipped untill Feb.13,2002. This was very unacceptable, so I had to cancel this order and buy the item locally at a higher price.Very unsatisfactory I feel.
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.
It provides some UV protection, and best of all, protects the lens. Not too much more to say than that.
This HDMI cable rocks. I can really experience my HD collection on my new HDTV with this cable. And the price is simply amazing, even after shipping. I wonder how all the stores get away with similar cables for 10 times the price.
I brought it for the new S70, and it does indeed fit, very nicely. I haven't put any real wear and tear on the case, but it seems like it will hold up.
The filter that I received rattles like crazy!!!! I could imagine it interrupting a wonderful moment with its rattling obnoxious sounds when you move the camera around. Buy something else.
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.
I bought the camera as a gift for my adult daughter. She has been very happy with the clarity and color of the pictures she has taken. The camera is extremely easy to use. I found the best price through Amazon.
this plugs work great but are very pricey. may not be work the investment unless you are doing a lot of plugging and unplugging.
I don't believe I've ever seen better pricing and choice elsewhere, it's always Amazon first for name brands. I don't believe the knockoffs stand up to the original.
I bought this a year ago and it just stopped playing DVDs. It says it cannot read any DVD I have anymore...and it just started doing that in the middle of a movie. CD's still work. Of course w/ Sony's support it is cheaper to buy a new one than have one repaired.Shop for a better quality player.
Excellent sound quality and construction at a great price! Far better than a system I paid a lot more for 2 years earlier.
I love this product. It is VERY easy to use and update, along with the fact that it is lightweight and aesthetically pleasing.I switched to this product after my Sony Remote-commander finally starting acting finnicky after about 8 years!I really would recommend this product. The only issues that I'm having (and it could just be due to my own naevity) is that the remote must be used for EVERYTHING to stay up-to-date with the current situation of your home theater setup (what's on, what settings things are on, what's off).If you make a mistake, the process to rectify things is easy, but a little longer than it needs to be.Also, I haven't figured out how to pull up the "most-functionable" screen for each device, when you aren't currently using an "Activity"--Activities are the multi-device programmed activities, like "Watch TV"...if you need to turn the DVD player off or something, you can switch to that device's buttons, but the controller doesn't display the "most-funtionable" (most-used) buttons...it just has a list of different buttons...Off, On, 1, 2, 3, language, etc.I'm sure there is a way to work around this, though, and overall, this is a GREAT remote and was definitely worth the investment
We always get uv filters, primarily to act as protection for the lens itself. This one fits, so it does what we need.
I purchased this camera for my 15 year old son. He's really enjoying it. Make sure you purchase a CFmemory card for the extra storage. The good news is they work well and if the loses it were not out abunch of money and if it breaks we purchased the warranty.
When my old universal remote bit the dust, I went over to Best Buy and looked at the various remotes available. I then saw all the negative reviews of the Harmony line and was really scared to get one. Glad I ignored the negative reviews and got it.I am not sure why most people find the PC interface so difficult. I had absolutely no problem. You just have to go in with the knowledge that it is function based rather than device based. The software deals with all the nasty 'macros' behind the scenes to make everything work seamlessly. Setup was a breeze and it worked perfectly. It works much better than any other remote I ever had. Has no problem turning the correct devices on and off, switching inputs and seems to have all the important buttons working correctly.Only one device, a 400 disk Sony DVD player was not in their DB, but using the original remote it was able to figure out which codes to use. Very cool.I originally got a 550 Harmony but was so impressed with it that I bought the 1000 and gave the 550 to my wife to use. I found the 1000 easier to read without glasses than the 550.This is a great product and I would definitely buy it again. Amazon sells these remotes for 50% below Circuit City and Best Buy. Otherwise there was not way I could see spending $500 on this!
if you get what you expected that is great and if you get more than expected that will be even perfect ,thanks for shipping the product fast and great timing and good guilty . i really recommend any body to made purchase from that product .excellentthanks
I got the Antec Notebook Cooler to replace my old Targus Coolpad.The Antec is lightweight and durable, the faceplate is made up of aluminum which helps in the heat dissipation, while other chill pads are made of plastic. It is silent and really works well. The Antec allows you to control the speed of the fan (high or low). I especially like the way you can store the USB cable in the little storage compartment. It does what its meant to do.I highly recommend this product.
As in other reviews I found entering disc information less than easy. Then one day all entered info was gone. Re entered disc info again. Now after just 2 years, Mfg date Jan 2008, it won't read dvds. It still plays cds. I found some online forums and others are having the same issue. Something about the laser only lasting so many hrs and also a diode that goes out. Sony is no help big phone bank of "tech" people that read from a list of suggestions and then when they finally are convinced your unit can't be reset they offer you an exchange for $275 you pay shipping one way,and a 90 day warranty. refurbished, not new. The phone calls took hrs. I paid $300 new in Feb 08 for this,the price is up over $400 so I think I will go back to a single unit good quality (not Sony) unit. Think of all the calories I'll burn changing the discs. Next plan will be a server, all digital computer based.
I have had mine for the past 6 months. My initial impression was that this was an excellent deal, since I planned to use it for maintaining source files which could be transferred to unix servers on it.First the positive:You get 7.45GB formatted with fat32The USB2 transfer rates are goodNow the bad:Data integrity is hit or miss. Sometimes when I fill the drive to about 90%, I get a LOT of corrupted files/sectors, and I end up loosing data. The drive is essentially unusable unless you are willing to duplicate copy data onto the drive.For me, I won't be purchasing another one. I recommend the Kingston 8GB flash drive. No problems, no errors.
Shure E2c block out outside noise very thoroughly. Just make sure you take the time to try all the provided sleeves to find the most comfortable fit for inside your ear. Sound is great. They come with a cute little round zippered case, too.
I purchased this lens on a referral from a photographer in town. I am starting to shoot a lot of sports and never knew the huge difference that image stabilization would make. Shooting a football game with this lens was a pleasure. I put it on my Canon 30D and got some great shots. Just to see the difference I put my standard lens on and the shots were blurry of course. I HIGHLY reccommend this lens to anyone that shoots and needs the stabilization.
The camera is just perfect is Sony and the price is the best. Thanks Amazon you are great!
When purchasing a new item (such as headphones), I almost always check to see what the reviews on here say. Despite seeing that this particular set has a rather mediocre 3.5 stars, I decided to get this pair anyway. My main reason for doing so was that I liked the way they looked, and they seemed to provide a more "compact" fit. Boy was this a mistake. First of all, the sound quality just isn't anything special. Not like I was expecting for the price. I listen to a wide range of music and have been overall underwhelmed by the listening experience. However, this is something that I can live with. After all they provide decent sound and are comfortable and look good. The big problem (and the one that, after a year+ of owning these caused me to write this review), is that the build quality is simply poor. I have taken good care of these headphones, but the cord has fallen apart. I've done my best to keep it together with electrical tape, but now I only get sound from the left speaker since the cord has ripped too much.Just stay away. There are better options out there.
Easy to keep in the hand but poor ergonomics : buttons are difficult to operate, especially the one used to change manual settings. The startup button is hard to turn from off to on, I used a drop of glue to fix the small pin in the "on" position, and now the button turns more easily. Pictures on very close capture not to my expectations. Excellent pictures with little to quasi inexistent light on manual settings : the exposure can be set as long as 60 seconds! Video mode has almost no settings available, only a small zoom. Poor video quality with low light. Battery life could be better, especially when using LCD screen. The wide screen is very useful. I've never installed the software, only the driver (choose custom install), files transfer is fast enough. Use this camera as any other external device, drag & drop files, that's all. You will need a SD card and an extra battery when traveling without the charger. All in all, a good buy with some limitations.
Got this for a Fathers Day gift, he loves it!! Of course I had to take it out of the package and try it before we gave it to him, it was just as described. We could see in total darkness, the viewing field is somewhat small up close but it is sufficient to play around with. I could see my dog who was running down the yard, (about 300 or more feet)in total darkness. It is a fun binocular. My dad wanted one to see the wildlife at night at his home.
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.
I love love love love belkin products so this may be biased lol! but seriously belkin does have awesome products. with this mouse..since it needs 2-AAA batteries I always always forget to turn it off or replace the batterries. There's been a few time where the batterries leaked in the mouse...it was pretty messy but I jst cleaned it with alcohol n the mouse was working like new. unfortunately that mouse was stolen from me...I will surely purchase this product again.
I Had the same experience with the batteries as the first reviewer. Had to file a claim.
The Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast 4-Port Cable/DSL Router is one of the best broadband routers out there. This router/hub allows you to share your single internet connection provided by cable modem or DSL to multiple computers. Using the uplink port, you can stick in a hub and theoretically support up to 253 computers.This box contains 4 auto-sensing 10/100 ports. Installation is a snap and no software is needed. You plug in Internet provider's network cable (RJ45) into the WAN port and power it up. The box acts as a DHCP client and gets an IP address. Once that's done, you can plug in your other computers into the Linksys box and share the same connection. The router supports DHCP and acts as a DHCP server to your computer. It also uses NAT (Network Address Translation) that essentially makes up IP addresses internally and hides all of your computers behind the router. All your computers going out to the Internet appear as they are using the same IP address. This box also acts as a firewall blocking out all of your ports.The box even has a DMZ host option that allows one PC on your network to be exposed to the Internet, providing unrestricted two-way communication between a machine and an Internet service. You probably don't want to do that, but it's there if you need to.In a nutshell, the Etherfast Cable/DSL router is very simple to operate yet powerful and easy to manage using the web based admin app. A must buy if you need to share your Internet connection. I like the 4 port version so much, I just upgraded to the 8 port version. Great job Linksys.
Got this for my son in college. Now I get frequent photos and videos, cuz it's soooooo easy to use and plugs right into his Mac computer!!!
If you are not a computer person and just need a simple mouse pad this will do for its cheap price.
I did not want to spend a fortune on a tv but wanted something big. It looks fine, My cable stinks so when we watch cable tv it is not as clear as watching a dvd (non-proggresive scan). I added a cable amplifier FOR 25.00 dollars and the reception is much better. The remote is O.K, you need to program it for your player if you want to use it to control it with one remote. Once you get it out of the box you really need to read through the directions, especially for the remote. it has hookups in the front so its easy for the kids to play games without any other wiring. The sound is also very good and it it very easy to move around.
It ran pretty well until the earpiece broke. The customer service said that warranty does not cover it, blah..blah..The bad thing about it is that it's too bulky, and if anyone is looking for something portable, stay away. But for desktop use, I think the audio quality is pretty good.
It worked and did what I needed it to for about 2 days then the casing fell apart and now I don't recall what happened to it...
I had high expections of this mice but they never materialized. I tried to get this mouse to work with my new laptop but failed. The laptop recognized the transmitter but the mouse never connected. The user guide is very limited. Guess I shouldn't complain since I only paid $14.99. Guess I have to get a Logitech. I've tried another three of these but couldn't get them to work. I've given up on this product and plan to go with Logitech.
Wonderful coffee pot. There's nothing like the smell of coffee brewing and that happy perking sound to bring back pleasant childhood memories. The coffee is nice and hot (none of that lukewarm stuff), so even adding cream doesn't make it too cool. Sturdy and well made - nothing plastic to break or warp. Great pot.
Every brand of disk I have used for music has on occasion had skips in the playback. So far, even on my hyper sensitive system, this has not happened with these. I also like the fact that you can print closer to the center of the disk. So far I have also never had one of these disks fail completely. I cannot say that about any other brand and I have used a LOT of disks.
I recently came from using the G5, which is the wired version, more or less the same mouse otherwise. I was apprehensive about the wireless, as I wanted the best performance (mainly reports per second). This mouse performs just as well as the G5.I have heard complaints about the batteries. I don't find the complaint to have much merit - I have had my mouse on for 3-4 days now on the same battery, never turned off, and I have 2 bars remaining. Perhaps other users did not properly charge the new batteries for 8-12 hours initially?The weighting system on the G5 was ingenious, but you won't find it on the G7, since the battery tooks its place. Its still nice and solid though. So either way, I couldn't be happier.
I liked the concept that the engineers at Oppo, their only job is to make DVD players, so they'd better do it well.I think they succeeded with both this model and the '971.The audio and video quality is great, the operation is smooth and annoyance free. Best of all, this player handles all DVDs with ease. I have been using commercial and rented DVDs, as well as some copies I've made on my PC. With all of them, my other DVD players have skipped at one point or another, Not always consistently a bad DVD. By that I mean I can take it to another player and it will play some chapter fine that skipped or hung on the other machines. I'm tired of DVD players not being able to play a DVD all the way through.With the Oppo 970 I have yet to have a problem with any disks and I've had it for a month. That tells me that the optical pickup and decoding circuits and whatever error corrections they have programmed into the video processor must be working better than all the other brands of DVD players I have in house (about 5 others).
This littel card holds so much junk, Don't know if i will ever fill it up and it is so fast!!! WOW I ordered 2, picture any one, Thanks.
My uncle gave me this boombox as a gift when I was 13 years old (six years ago!) and is still working (ok, the casette decks doesn't work anymore but that don`t bothers me, because nowadays almost everybody is using only CD's). I was impressed by its powerful and clear sound, its ease of use and its excellent radio reception. But the fact that's the most impressive is its reliability and durability. It suffered ocassinal shocks (against the room's door) and worked overtime when we lent it with the bosses' children (they usually use it all the day along and sometimes all the night, so my parents decided no to lend it anymore) and it's still working! It reads the CD's very well, even if the have some scratches of fingerprints. The manual is well written and easy to understand. The bad is that when I try to tune an AM station, say 1520, I have to tune to 1521 or 1530 because doesn't jump every 5 Khz (that's strange), but it's a minor defect in a great appliance. With a very good sound, ease of use, durability and reliability, this is the best gift that my uncle has given me.
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.
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.
After using plain LightScribe disks to write on I was amazed at what a difference the colored ones made. After using a couple of them I doubt that I will ever go back to the plain ones.
I have several of these filters. They are good filters, but in time (several years), they can get tiny scratches if I'm not careful. The little ring that holds the glass to the metal ring has come loose on occasion, but I just tighten it and the problem goes away for several months. Keep in mind that I'm a professional photojournalist and I use my gear heavily (daily). I keep coming back to this filter because I keep buying new lenses. It works great in fog and dust. It works so well, that when I'm in a situation that I NEED to show the fog or dust, I must take the filter off because the filter cuts through so well. I would also recommend the Skylight filter too.
I've had this product for about a year now, and I finally had to pull the plug. I started having crashes on boot up, and my pc wouldn't wakeup from standby. After taking this product out of the loop, all problems went away. Microsoft drivers are not available for download, so I have to assume they haven't had an update to the drivers since this product was released. Also, the mouse also goes through batteries like butter. I tried using rechargeables; however the mouse started acting flaky, so I went back to using non-rechargeable batteries. Finally I gave up, and I returned to my old corded keyboard and mouse.
This product is great. The only problem we had was that our son stuck a ball in the sub-woofer, and there is no way to get it out. Quite silly, but annoying.
The surge protector connectors fit perfectly. The surge protector works, and I can use my laptop with it, but I can't say for sure if it REALLY works (which is why it only gets 4 out of 5). Hopefully I won't ever have to find out, but if it doesn't work, there is a $40,000 policy that comes with it to replace equipment and recover data if a surge does damage your equipment while the surge protector is in use. SAVE THE BOX AND RECEIPT in-case you ever have to make a claim.
I bought this model for my home network. It completely died and I can't get any decent service from Linksys.com. When I call them on the phone, all you get is some unintelligible operator with a heavy foreign accent who was obviously given that job to keep decent folk with legitimate complaints at bay. Unless you are into disposable routers, stay away from all things Linksys! Otherwise, I have a used one that I would like to sell.
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.
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.
This works very well to soften the light from your flash. The only downside has been that the extra weight pulls the flash unit down. I've had to use tape to keep the angle where I want it.
I will note that I don't often review even when feeling the effects of buyer's remorse, and especially not when a product works as expected, but my experience with this product has been so far beyond excellent that I felt obligated to inform those in the market for a product with this feature set.First of all, this product works as expected. That's what you're looking for, right? I sure can't argue with the functionality, and the product is well designed, so it comes highly recommended.Even though my configuration is less than ideal, I have been able to get the Hot-Link to work properly thanks to the outstanding efforts of the product's creator, Marcus. I cannot express enough gratitude for the level of customer support that he provided when I indicated I was experiencing issues. After using the contact form on the website, I received an email and a phone call from Marcus within the hour. I could only hope I was going to be speaking with someone who was relatively knowledgeable, but Marcus is the creator of this product and his experience is invaluable when troubleshooting installation issues. The fact that he was willing to call me on a Saturday evening and walk through troubleshooting with me to the point of 100% satisfaction and functionality speaks volumes about his dedication to the product and his customers. I am sure the other individuals that work alongside him are excellent as well, but my experience was fantastic and I was thoroughly impressed with this small company. They have been around forever and now I can see why.If you have any doubts about this product, just keep in mind that you aren't just buying the product when you purchase a Hot-Link. Microsmith is dedicated to ensuring a wonderful experience, and it is the reason that the company and the product is so successful. If you need an IR repeater, this is the ONLY solution.
I appreciate the compact size. The sound is amazing. I brought this to family gathering and everyone enjoyed being able to play music while playing table tennis.
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 :(
This is my second HDTV which can supports 1080P and I really happy with this purchase.My first 1080p HDTV was the 37" Sceptre bought from Cosco for $1.815 (including tax and shipping). I mainly used it as a monitor for my PC. Since my PC has an ATI HDTV pro turner card so I also can watch Hi-Def TV (free over the air).The 37" Sceptre is not bad but then I saw a deal from Bestbuy for this Westinghouse LVM-42W2 42" 1080p LCD HDTV for only $1,500 (1,585 with tax included, this deal last only for few hours), so I decided to return my 37" and got this one. I'm really happy that I've made this decision.Here is my experience with this TV:PRO:- Great design, very slim and light (even lighter and less bulkier than the 37" Sceptre)- Lots of inputs (2 DVI, 1 HDMI, 2 components, SVideo, Composite and VGA)- All ports are in the sides, So it's much easier to hook up your equipment to this TV- Hi-Def TV on this one look fantastic. As I mention I got HDTV through my ATI HDTV tuner card. Currently there're a lot of Hi-Def TV shows broadcast in my area (CSI Miami, CSI NewYork, Close to Home, Without the Trace... as a few)- Your digital pictures will look great on this monitor too- As a PC monitor with its native resolution of 1920x1080, you will have plenty of space to work with, the text is very sharp and clear. Currently I hook my PC to this one through an DVI port. I haven't try the HDMI but I guess the quality is very much the same.CON:- My first complain is the power port. For some reason, if you turn it off for few hours, you can not turn it on by using the remote control or by the power button, instead you must unplug the power cord and replug it again.- This is a monitor so it doesn't have a built-in HDTV tuner. It would be a problem if you intend to use it as a stand alone TV. But I don't care much about it since if I want other HD TV sources I will use the sattelite receiver or a set top box.In Conclusion, I'm really happy with this monitor and I think you will. It's a big bang for the bucks in comparison to Sony, Samsung or other brand name which would sell their TVs with the same specs for much higher price and don't even support 1080p.So if you want a multimedia motitor, you don't have to look anywhere else.
Narayan tells of a young Indian woman's quest for perfect love - in America. According to Gita's astrological chart, she will meet her perfect mate in March, 1984, while she is a graduate student in America.But one is boring, another has a girlfriend. Then along comes a poet, an American, sent by her aunt in India. Shy Gita, to whom dating is an unthinkable concept, pursues him as best she can, but he's not interested. Then perhaps it's the poet's professor friend who is the one. To find out Gita marries him. No, he's not the one.Now, too Americanized to settle down as a traditional Hindu wife, Gita finds a job teaching, enters into a telephone romance with an Americanized Indian man, fantasizes a practical romance. As each of Gita's romantic dreams unravels she loses a few of the scales from her eyes and dons a few more protective layers of American self-sufficiency.While Narayan's satire remains light-hearted, she doesn't flinch from explorations of loneliness, American-style loneliness specifically, and the friction between feminist goals and marriage roles. The novel ends on an upbeat note but Gita has not resolved her opposing desires for love and independence.
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.
excellent product. It does exactly what i purchased it for. Good quality. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good UV filter.
I bought it so that I could put a ton of mp3's on it, and use the Garmin 765T's mp3 player in shuffle mode.On a long trip, this gives me a "poor man's satellite radio", but I am the DJ!On a recent rip, I created a playlist in winamp, that included about 80% music and 20% comedy tracks. In shuffle mode, that generally works out to about 4 or 5 songs, then a short comedy break, and then back to songs.Works great for me.
I have not found anyone that makes a better cable for the money - great value!
I received mine for a college graduation present 10 years ago and it's still going strong even though I use it quite frequently. I can see how having to buy disposable inserts would sound annoying but it's really no big deal. They're cheap, they can be reused many times if you don't use oil, and at least in my area I can easily find them for sale in most department stores. The last time I bought them I stocked up and bought 15 packs of 8. This should be enough to last me for many years. When and if this one finally wears out, I will definately buy another.
I chose them to replace the pathetic excuse for earbuds that came with my iPod. These earbuds produce very good sound for the price. They also have a high sensitivity, which means I rarely have the volume half way up on my iPod, whereas with the iPod earbuds I had the volume almost all the way up. The earbuds are so sensitive, in fact, that you can hear a faint hiss from system noise of your iPod. Some users may find that to be bothersome, but it is barely noticeable when listening to music.The sound isolation is very good. I was able to listen to an audiobook on my iPod while mowing the lawn without turning up the volume more than half way.There have been some complaints of these earbuds lacking bass, and I simply disagree. I initially thought they lacked bass, but when I tried a smaller sleeve so that the earbud could go further into my ear canal, I found that the bass was very strong. If I may offer a suggestion, when trying the different types and sizes of sleeves, I would suggest starting with the smallest and working up. Obviously, it's good to use some common sense. The earbuds should fit snuggly yet comfortably in your ear canal; there is no need to jam the earbuds into your ears.
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!
The case fits the Canon SD1000 perfectly. While there is no room for extra battery or card, the case holds the camera snugly and safely. I have a 2GB card (I got on amazon.com for $27) so that is usually fine for me. If I need more than that, I am usually carrying another bag so I can put the extra card/battery in there.I was able to thread the camera strap through the slot without cutting the opening. The problem is that the plastic pieces on the strap have to be pushed through before you can pull the camera out. I think it's a small inconvenience.I have the burgundy case. It looks pretty snazzy and sleek! The magnet close is interesting too. Overall, I dig this case. I am pretty excited about it actually.
Amazon customers,Please beware! It is really sad that Amazon is unable to police up their own web site and allow some piece of mind and security when making purchases.I recently attempted to purchase a Sony Vaio A290 through Amazon, and at only $600.00 I knew this had to be too good to be true, and it was.After I made the purchase I contacted the seller at monetasgold@yahoo.com, who quickly replied and inform me that he was shipping from the UK (not in the United States as was listed) and he had to liquidate his inventory because he was going out of business, the price went up to $650, and to secure the purchase we would have to use a "third party" for the financial transaction.This is not an isolated case. I emailed 4 other people that was also selling the Vaio A290 on Amazon, and they all had very similar stories.Amazon needs to do a much better job in protecting their customers. I got lucky because I could see what was happening; however, it is easily understandable how a consumer could get robbed via this process.Good luck and be watchful, especially if you are purchasing from Amazon because they are providing a perfect cover for people to take advantage of us.
These are nice. The back is fully magnetic and lays flat on the fridge. They are better than the cheap ones from Walmart that only have two magnetic strips.
Thsi product does a very good job of making a copy of one image. That image can then be viewed on two(2) separate screens identically.
It's the only Am/Fm pocket radio out there that's worth the money!It's terrific!I've tried all the other ones!
I only read about 3/4 of this book. The characters and story line were so lame that I just lost interest. I didn't care about what happened to the characters. The situations were just too predictable. With a teenage boy moving into the Vatican, can zipping down the hall on a skateboard be far behind?
The 8GB card works exactly as promised. The speed and capacity are just fine. No complaints whatever. Good price and good card.
It's a cable, it connects two things well. The 'snagless' design is both effective and attractive, and the length was just right.
I purchased these headphones when I needed something to get me through the dorm life. I researched thoroughly and made my purchase with the intent on moving on to a better pair when I was not living on a college student budget.Fast forward eight years, and I'm still rocking the HD555s. I'm wearing them right now. They still feel amazingly comfortable to my radar dish ears and egg-shaped head. The sound is delightfully warm, with good bass response.These headphones have logged plenty of air miles, road miles, and even managed to go on a few audio tours. The plastic construction has managed to survive some fairly brutal conditions including many TSA checkpoints, many bus rides, and the dreaded "buried in my old Honda's back seat in Houston, Texas summer." Bumps, drops, bends, twists, and other rather abusive activities have been endured as well. The grey plastic which attaches the headband to the ear phones is cracked at the casting seam, but it's not deep or significantly weaker as far as I can tell.The cups are still upholstered, as is the band. The mesh has been cleaned a few times, but the relatively easy dis-assembly process has made that a breeze. I've never had an issue with the oversized plug, but I've been telling myself to buy a soft 1/8th adapter as long as I've had these cans.If you're looking for a fantastic sounding pair of headphones at a reasonable price that will endure for years, buy these.
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.
Fit well to my lens (m4/3, Olympus 14-42).Clean and clear, no harm to the picture.So far, so good.
I have had this printer for a year, and it has been nothing but grief. Maybe for a PC it works better, but the print drivers for mac are all horrible, and none of the functionality works. Sometimes I can set it up to print, but anytime the network is reconfigured, it takes me hours, literally hours, to get the right combination to get the printer re-hooked up.Samsung's support sucks, as do their drivers.do not buy this, you have been warned!
If the protection and versatility that this unit offers isn't enough, the EXTREMELY easy set up should be. I just followed the instructions included in the box and I was up and running. I have 3 machines running off my Cable internet connection. I couldn't be happier with this Linksys router.
I recently ordered this card as an accessory for my Acer Aspire One netbook PC. The card took a little while to ship, about 8 days, but that wasn't a big deal. The card has lots of space, and the read speeds are quite impressive. I mostly use it to run and store portable software, and it does a very good job at that.My only complaint is that when I first inserted the card into my PC it attempted to install some adware. The program was from a company called RelevantKnowledge, and they gather your information for market research purposes. Luckily my spyware software picked it up immediately,so I was able to delete it. Afterward I formatted the card, and now I'm happy as can be.
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.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GPS ALREADY IN YOUR PALM PILOT THIS SOFTWARE WON'T DO ANYTHING BUT GIVE YOU A HEADACHE. HOWEVER IF YOU HAVE A GPS I THINK IT WOULD BE OK. I ENDED UP SENDING IT BACK AND GOT THE ACTUAL TOM TOM NAVIGATOR. IT IS AWESOME! I WOULD RECOMMEND THE ACTUAL NAVIGATOR EQUIPMENT
This armband is great, though mine came used and did not come with the promised clear case, I still get a lot of use out of it. I use it for running, or when I just want hands-free music without disturbing everyone in my house- so that can be cooking, cleaning, kickboxing, whatever. The ipod never slips, and the armband is adjustable to my arm (pretty small, and let's face it- wimpy) to my 6 foot 7 rather large man's arm for things in the garage when he steals it to have hands free music. Really practical product. Sidenote- totally works with my Epic phone too.
In my opinion this is a necessary addition to the canon HV series. I've used it in extremely noisy situations and the directional audio is incredible. In my opinion, this completes the camera!!!! Buy one, you will not regret it!!!
Worked great for 4 or 5 years. Had original FS105, not FS105NA. Now only has power light. I think the heat sitting on top of my cable box killed it.
The service from the seller was perfect. Only time will tell if the product is good.
I'd deal w/this company again. Received my order with in 24hrs. Can't ask for more than that!
I bought these headphones because I had two major requirements: something compact that could be shoved in my pocket, and something that could block out all of the annoying people on my carpool. These headphones excel on both points.The noise-canceling of these headphones is amazing. I used to use airplane-style noise cancelers, but those are designed to weed out repetitive frequencies, such as airplane engines. The guy talking about Real Madrid's prospects without Beckham, however, you still heard loud and clear without pumping up your volume to boombox levels.These plugs actually sit in your ear canal. Even when my ipod battery has died, I can still pop these in and cancel out 80% of the ambient noise. Even at high volume, no one around can hear what you're playing unless you take them out of your ears. I play my music at about 60% volume, and at that level I'm literally unable to hear things people are saying directly to me. It's heaven.The only downside is that you're actually sticking it in your ear. Your morning commute might be a little weird if your ears are still wet from the shower, and wax does accumulate on the covers, so you'll need to clean them periodically. It took me a while to get used to actually popping something in my ear, but after about a week it was fine. The variety of covers these things come with is great; I was able to test a few different ones to get the ones that were most comfortable for me (the smallest rubber ones).The speaker is tiny, though, so don't expect Bose-quality lows or anything. That said, they are reasonably good for what you're getting, and I'll definitely buy another pair when I lose or trash these.
if you have a 60gb ipod photo. a lot of people went for the older im3 model without the c, and wind up with something that would not fit with the ipod photo. i had to call altec lansing to get the im3 and im3c issue straighten out.i am very pleased with the purchase. most of all, it is the portability. i bought this item with the intention to take it on the road. this thing even came with an universal charger, which is a nice thought, but unfortunately it is the worst kind of universal charger. the kind that you have to pop in different kinds of connecting heads, not a true all-in-one universal charger. still, it is better than none. i can accept this minor inconvenience.on a positive note, this speaker dock will charge and synchronize, so no need to take your regular dock and charger with you. sure, it doesn't have a s-video output, but chances are the tv in your hotel room won't have a s-video input for you to view your slide shows either.now, the sound. it's okay, as long as you don't try to jack up the volume. this is a small portable speaker. it won't give you the rich bass stereo sound. if that's what you want then get a pair of the large in-home speaker to use at home. in fact, you can get a decent pair for much less. for the price tag of this item, the sound just isn't up to par. it is the all purpose portability that makes this item worth while.all in all, highly recommended. btw, it is cheaper than the inmotion im3 that various third parties are selling through amazon. any wonder why amazon is no longer carrying the im3?
I purchased this for my tivo series 2. I plugged it in and it worked great. I like that it is smaller than the one that came with my tivo box too. Great item at a great price.
Despite the claims of 'And, this iPod compatible cable works with all iPods with a dock connector' this will not work with the iPod touch 2g. What a frustrating waste of time.
THIS ITEM IS A GREAT LOOK FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH IT CLOSED, BUT THE OVER ALL FIT ONCE YOU OPEN THE PHONE TO USE IT IS TERRIBLE.
I have purchased 5 of these items and they break after 5-6 months of street riding. I'm glad I had the fore thought of using the GPS strap to secure the unit to my handlebar or the GPS would have bounced on the concrete street. I really enjoy the GPS unit and the handlebar mount is a great idea --- I only wish it would not break for no reason!
i bought this about 6 months ago and it worked perfectly. the sound is clear and the bass is deep. but everything went out the window when the left ear bud broke. sounds keeps on cutting in and out. it could be just my luck that i got the 1 pair that didn't work after 6 months of infrequent use but that is not the case. i bought these for my brothers and they both experience the same problem: the left ear bud also stopped working. if this happened to all 3 of us than it must not be just our luck; it's the company's.what i suggest is to look at some other set of ear bud...
I really had my doubts but this stuff is AMAZING! I got it for my husbands new i580 cell phone (outside window had deep scratches). We were shocked at how well it worked. So we decided to try it on my husbands (who's an auto technician)severly scratched Snap On Modis scan tool.It worked great.It does take some time (we used cotton balls which worked great) but WELL worth the effort.And the bottle still looks full.Try it-you will not be disappointed!
If you don't feel the need to fit into the crowd and have an iPod - this is THE player for you. Very cool looking - kind of hard to see the display in sunlight but other than that its perfect! Very user friendly software - holds 700 songs - which is plenty unless you feel the overwhelming urge to carry your ENTIRE CD collection around with you at all times. I recommend getting different headphones than the ones that come with it - I chose Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia Headphones - they're awesome! Lightweight, comfortable, sound great!
I Have nearly the exact same laptop, mine instead has only 3 gigs Ram, and the Intel Core 2 Duo t9300 which is the newer penryn 45 nano meter processors, the processor in the displayed laptop is the 65nm cpu, smaller cpu's offer longer battery life by using less electricity, in using less electricity it produces less heat. Most Amd laptop processors are still 90nm cpu types.This and my laptop comes with the Nvidia 8400m GS with 256 megs dedicated vdram on 64 bit architecture so while it will run games like Gears of War it won't handle them as well as the Nvidia 8400m GT with 128 bit architecture. The laptop has a max resolution of 1280x800 via on scren display but using the graphics card Hdmi port you can get resolutions like 2560x1900, 1920x1080 etc.This laptop has 3 usb ports, a firewire port, lightscribe is amazing print pictures directly to your disc using supported media, Hdmi out, Vga out, S video out, 5 card reader (Does not support SDHC Sd cards) finger print reader for added security, built in webcam and microphone works wonderfully using provided cyberlink software, and comes with a media remote that fits into the express slot. Battery life is about 3+ hours with wi-fi on, be sure to discharge your battery fully a few times and charge fully so it can hold it's full charge. Quad wi-fi a,b,g,n plus bluetooth.Gorgeous white finish with silver finish keyboard and trackpad, the wide trackpad/mouse pad matches the widescreen look of the 15.4 inch display, the mouse pad is very responsive, the buttons are soft and easy to press, the keyboard is perfect and appears smaller than normal laptop keyboards. The touch sensitive media buttons offer quick media access, lower the volume, mute, pause rewind etc...The laptop is finished in a high gloss finish but surprisingly doesn't show finger prints much, using the provided microfiber cloth will remove any once visible, the screen is also a glossy finish and is very reflective to remedy this simply increase the screen brightness by holding fn and pressing f8, with the screen on maximum brightness any glare is gone, lower the screen brightness while in unlit rooms by holding fn and pressing f7.Vista Premium on this laptop is extremely fast, I have played both Gears of War and Resident Evil 4 on high settings very responsive, no poor frame rates, photo editing is wonderful as well as video editing, windows Media Center is wonderful again Vista has given me no issues and I love it, waiting to see what the SP1 update offers, you can get either the advertised laptop from amazon which is very similar to mine 100mghz faster cpu won't be noticeable but the lower heat and better efficiency my 45nm cpu offers makes me happy.The laptop is very thin, sleek well designed and light being a 15.4 inch screen, 250 gig hard drive offers amazing capacity and I already have several games on my hard drive as well as hundreds of pictures with about 1500 songs still 178 gigs left, I highly recommended this laptop and have been using mine bought from Hp for one month now only problem I encountered was when I left my 4 gig usb flashed drive plugged in and tried booting my laptop it froze simply removing the drive and restarting worked.
I never knew music from the computer could sound so good. I'm running WinXP with a brand name computer that has onboard sound. After installing the card, the onboard sound was automatically switched off. The 706 is very well made, looks solid and is actually thicker than a $$$ video card. You can tell just by the looks of it, it sounds exceptional.I've installed the standard drivers for WinXP off Philips' website and was up and running in no time. It took a while to reach the optimum, I hope, settings from the included utility and... wow! I'm amazed! I have the same 2.1 studio speakers in another room running a similar system but with another brand sound card that costs twice the money I've paid for the Philips and it doesn't sound as good. The 706 produces more true to life sounds, cleaner sounds. Very impressed with this product.
I am very satisfied with my purchase. I received my item sooner than I expected and so far I have used my discs and they have worked flawlessly. I appreciate the bargain buy. That is why I use Amazon!
No need to pay $$$ for other Co's over-priced connectors. Belkin gets the job done with multi-stranding, OFC and decent connectors.
I bought this to go into a camera. It works as I expected. Not much to say about it-a pretty good, standard memory card.
Just got done installing Rockbox on it and am loving it (the only real reason to get v1 over v2, at least for now). The "easy installer" on their site didn't work, but installing manually was a piece of cake. So basically for $40 you get a portable media player that handles pretty much any audio codec (including FLAC) with an FM radio tuner and a microphone to boot.You can uninstall it if you change your mind as well. Can't go wrong there. Just keep in mind that you can still boot up the Sandisk firmware/UI if you want to while Rockbox is in place.Another great feature with Rockbox on the e260 is that the player can read sdhc cards! You will not be able to write to an SDHC card via the USB method, but will have to get a separate card reader, load it up, THEN plug into the Rockbox'd sansa. Not much of a hassle considering the benefits.If you receive a v2, you might want to hang on to it as they are working on a port for that model. Otherwise, some like the v2 better and will trade. In any case, the refurbs are more often than not v1 still. If you don't care, perfect.You will have to buy multiple sd cards if you have a huge collection you have to take with you, as obviously this is not the highest storage capacity out there. My collection is fairly modest so I think I'll be fine (FLAC files are pretty big though). Also, the center blue ring control is more like a dial than being touch sensitive like an iPod. Therefore more moving parts.If bang for your buck is more of a concern than massive storage, then you will absolutely love this mp3 player.- Make sure to select the top USB option (MSC Mode) if you want to just drag and drop music to it without the need for any software (Watch and learn, Apple).- Enable view of hidden files and folders in XP or Vista as well (Important, google it), or you won't be able to see the all important "music" folder!
Started shooting digital last summer after many, many years of film,then Canon point and shoots. Have gotten heavy into primes. This is my second, with my first being the Canon EF85mm F1.8. The EF35mm F2.0 is a fantasic lense. I use both on my Rebel XTi. For folks who don't have "L" lense money (like me),the EF35mm F2.0 lense is a steal. If your shooting with a 1.6 cropped sensor, this is as close to a pure 50mm that you can get. Excellent contrast and extrememly sharp pictures. Excellent for low light, indoor shooting and group shots. Some reviewers complain about the buzzing sound when it searches to auto focus. Its really not a problem. You can opt to shoot manually and its quiet as a church mouse. Ounce for ounce, its one of the best out there. If you can find one, buy it. You won't be disappointed.
The "Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50) for Camcorders with the Advanced Access Shoe" is a great accessory for theCanon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom. It installs easily on the camera and automatically takes over for the built in microphone.The microphone has three options "Shotgun", "Stereo1", and "Stereo2". The "Shotgun" mode is used to capture forward sound only, while the two "Stereo" modes allow you to capture sounds from the side and, with "Stereo2", from the back. I typically leave it set on "Stereo1" since it seems to capture the ambiance of the scene without being flat.Highly recommended!
I have used Kodak cameras before and expected much better from this one.I have been having problems with the camera's shutter for months. After sending it to be repaired once, the camera would sometimes make a grinding noise and fail to turn on. It would often take several times to get the camera to power up, and I would sometimes miss picture opportunities.The camera was sent in to fix the powering on problem, and the problem has come back again.I would recommend saving a lot of time and postage and getting something else. This camera is a frustrating piece of junk--instead of capturing good moments, I've ended up being upset because my stupid camera still doesn't work.
This is only our 3rd coffeemaker in 20 years, and all have been a Presto. The only reason we have had to replace them is because of the cord breaking...have since learned to unplug at the wall instead of the coffeepot.
This is a great TV!!! tHE PRICE IS SUPER LOW AND YOU GET MORE THAN WHAT U PAY FOR. This TV GIVES U 3 INPUT JACKS TO HOOK UP, VCR'S, DVD PLAYERS, VIDEOGAME SYSTEMS AND MORE. THIS TV HAS EXCELLANT SOUND. I HAVE TO TURN ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 2 FOR THE VOLUME SO IT ISN;T LOUD. THIS IS ALSO MADE FOR A CHILD. iT GIVES U A PARENT LOCK TO LOCK ANY CHANNEL U DON'T WANT YOUR CHILDREN WATCHING WHEN YOUR NOT HOME. iF U DONT HAVE ANY KIDS U CAN TURN THE CHILD LOCK OFF. CIRCUIT CITY, THANKS SO MUCH FOR A GREAT TV!!!!!!!!
This is one of those "must gets" if you cherish your Micro 4/3 lens. Sadly, on the Olympus E-P1 it sticks out a bit, not really annoying, but since the 14-42mm lens on the E-P1 retracts so nicely, you'll immediately notice that the lens isn't as compact as it used to be.Still, better to have a small filter sticking out than damage your $300 lens.Quality of the filter is fine, but then again, there isn't much you can mess up on a UV filter.
By far the best filter you can get within it's price range.I own three sets of B+W UV MRC Filters and decided to go with Hoya cause it was half the price and got great reviews (even when compared to the B+W). I was not disappointed. Glass is just as clear as the B+W.I have a old Tiffen filter that I used on an old lens and it's night and day compared to this one. Both are at the same price range too.Doesn't get much better than this.
good product, protect the len of my new camera, used right away after recieved from ups. cheap.........
I purchased this bag for the Canon S5 IS. The camera fits perfectly for my camera. I received it today so I don't know how it will hold up in terms of build quality, but it seems solidly constructed.For what its worth, I think it is a perfect size for these ultra-zoom/big-zoom point and shoot cameras, however, I wouldn't try to put anything bigger in there -- its smaller than it looks (at least it did in my mind's eye) and well padded to boot. In my case, small / portable is good. For you it might not.Even though I can fit only the camera in the main case, I can fit batteries and flash cards in the other compartments (two side, one front). I think I will use the case to carry my camera and extra batteries/cards for both me and my g/f -- she can now just carry her compact P&S; without a own pouch.
For some reason this cable shows up when one searches Amazon for "micro USB" -- and from the angle the product shot was taken you can't see that the device-end of the cable is a big fat "printer type" USB connection. In the photo it looks flat and similar to other illustrations of micro USB cables. But it's not.I wasn't familiar enough with the USB connector designations to be suspicious. I've now learned that ALL sizes of USB device connectors (i.e. the end that you DON'T plug into your computer) are called "B", and you have to pay close attention to whether it's a plain "B" (like this cable, for printers, scanners, etc.), a "mini B" (and there may actually be two sizes of mini), or a "micro B" (what I needed for my cell phone).Live and learn. For less than five bucks each I'm not going to bother returning these -- they're perfectly good USB A/B cables, and you never know when you'll need an extra one, or a longer one. (At 10 feet these are longer than most -- handy for placing a printer a bit further away from your PC.) And when you suddenly realize you need one, you DON'T want to pay retail store prices for any cable!Country-of-origin note: made in China. (What did you expect?)
The ink arrived fine and as usual excellent quality. How about lowering the price please, I could then afford to use more ink.
I am thrilled with my new camera. I am still learning some of the more complex features, but I was very quickly able to pick it up an use it. A lot of it is almost intuitive. Probably the biggest plus in my opinion is the ease of control. The various buttons, joy stick, toggles, etc. are very easy to reach and to operate. Even early on I can remember which button does what and I haven't made too many mistakes. It is great.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. In fact, I advise against buying ANY Helio or VTech product. On top of selling a product that has yet to run properly in the two months that I've owned it, Helio's customer service and technical support is a travesty. They simply do not care if you are unhappy with their product and are not focused on improving your situation or making their customers happy. I am in the midst of sending scathing letters to the President, head of customer service and head of technical support demanding a full refund. Amazon.com should no longer carry these products.
[$$] gets you a long way when buying this hub. You just plug it in and use it, its very easy. Also, I was worried that when switching the position of my existing USB connections I would have to reinstall the drivers for them, however the computer, thanks to the hub recognised the changes by itself. I reccoomend it.
I wanted a dual purpose device with VCR and DVD capabilities. I especially wanted something that would record DVD's. I like the DVD features that are available. Personally, I am pleased with my purchase. The problem is getting my wife to fully utilize all of it's capabilites. She wants it very simple. She is just not into anything technical.
Worked like a charm. I had 2 rooms in my house that I recieved poor signal and dropped connection quite frequently. The booster was completely plug and play. Now I get great signal in both rooms and have not dropped a connection any.
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.
This is all I wanted for Christmas 2 years ago. Researched and thought this was the best buy in both quality and duribility. So I got it and have used it almost daily since then. Today, 2 years later it just quit; has no power at all. One issue I had with this recorder was it would not record some old VHS tapes that are copy protected. I was disappointed because I wanted to preserve these VHS tapes on DVD. This recorder can do just about everything, but I never did figure it all out before it quit! I consider myself pretty knowledgeable but the manual is confusing. Going to take my chances and buy a less expensive recorder and if it only lasts 1-2 years I won't be out as much money, but will have accomplished my goals.
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
The player is great. Probably one of the best I have used. I am having just two small issues. I can't seem to put my music into any kinds of categories and have it work. Also, can't figure out what is the best format for songs I load onto the player. Like mp3, or wav, or wma, etc. Other then that it works really well for me.Cowon D2 4GB Portable Media Player (Black)
This Linksys product certainly shines in my network. The WAP54a is a great access point for your wireless needs. Why choose it? Using the 802.11a wireless technology on the basically empty 5 GHz spectrum, the access point offers blazing speeds with NO interference. For me, all I had to do to get it going was hook up the power supply and connect the ethernet cable to the port on the back. For configuration purposes, you only have to type in the ip address provided and change a few settings. This is easily done with the guide also included. And when you hook up a wireless, 802.11a PC card, you can have high wireless speeds up to 328 feet indoors. I have recently purchased the product and could not be happier. It may seem a little pricey to some, but it certainly gives you anything you could possibly want from a WAP.
I'm probably like many of you -- I didn't know much about television audio but wanted something better than what came with the television. Initially, I was thinking about one of the Bose Cinemate products, but I realized after a little bit that DTS-HD Master Audio (the Blu-ray sound format) wasn't supported by this product (it supports solely DVD quality sound). Since I was planning to use my PS3 as my Blu-ray player and saw another review on here chastise the vocal quality with PS3's, I was pretty scared to make this purchase.I did end up buying this product and absolutely love it! If you are planning to use this with a PS3, make sure to go through the PS3 Sound options and enable all the sound formats. If you don't, it will be transmitting the sound at 44.1 KHz which won't sound very good. One of the other reviews said it sounded terrible with his "Harman Kardon AVR 154" receiver, but that is because the "Harman Kardon AVR 154" only supports sound formats such as DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital (which are all DVD sound formats). Basically, he was popping in a blu-ray and his receiver was doing its best to convert it down to DVD quality sound, so of course it is going to sound terrible! WHEN BUYING A RECEIVER, MAKE SURE IT SUPPORTS "DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO" IF YOU WANT TO PLAY BLU-RAY MOVIES WITH IT!I'm using the Bose Acoustimass 10 with an Onkyo TX-NR809, and boy is the sound incredible! My neighbors probably hate me (I live in a 650 square foot apartment and also recently bought a blender), but I'd definitely recommend this product! I've always played music through the tv speakers or through computer speakers, and the first thing that hit me is that there is a fair amount of lower frequency sounds that I was missing out on.A few tips that I have to pass along after my 3 months of tv audio research:1. I got my Bose Acoustimass 10 new for $899 instead of $999. I found out that sometimes between the hours of 11:30pm - 2am, the price on this Amazon site drops $100. If you aren't in a rush, wait a couple days and see if you can save $100 :)2. One of my biggest questions was what to do with the middle speaker? Most diagrams have it above the television nailed into the wall, but I live in an apartment and can't do that. The solution I used, after talking with a myriad of people, was to place the speaker on the television table-top (so it sits just below the tv) on a piece of black felt from Walmart. This solution worked for me!3. Pick a receiver with a low THD and higher power. The THD is a level of distortion, so the lower the percent the better. I heard from a representative at Best Buy, although I don't know if it is true, that the higher the Wattage of the receiver (90W, 135W, etc) the better you can hear vocals at lower sound levels. Again, I bought a Onkyo TX-NR809 and it has been great! I'd recommend buying either an Onkyo or a Dennon.4. Another concern I had was that I didn't want a massive cord going down the middle of my living room from the acoustimass module to the back speakers. The only HD solution that I found was the "Rocketfish HD Audio Starter Kit". Best Buy sells these for $200, but just buy it online and get it for substantially cheaper. You should be able to get it new for around $100 or a little less.5. I was debating between table-top and floor stands for the speakers. I went with the floor stands and would definitely recommend those as well. If you decide to go with floor stands, buy them on Amazon because they are about 50% off.6. The acoustimass module is deceivingly long -- make sure to do a few extra measurements :)I hope this review has helped answer some of your questions.
We had this product for more than 12 years and it began melting. Well it did last a long time and I can't complain. Therefore I was happy to see another online and I sent for it. It works just as well as the first one that we purchased over twelve years ago.
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.
I purchased this bracket hoping to mount a 2.5" laptop hard drive in a conventional 3.5" bay in a desktop case. Initially it looked like it was going to work perfectly, as it did in the pictures but when I began to attach the bracket to my hard drive it immediately became apparent that my hard drives screw holes were not lining up with the slots on the rails. the rails were simply not long enough to accommodate the hard drive in any way. They were essentially useless. The hard drive I was attempting to mount was not an off brand either, it was a Western Digital Scorpio Black WD1600BEKT 160GB 7200 RPM Internal Notebook Hard Drive. I am in Iraq now and the backets are at my girlfriends house or else I would measure and give the dimensions of the slots. I'm sorry this review isn't more helpful.
Easy to read screen and accurate directions. This units portability is a real plus when traveling and using rental cars. Plays MP3's but most folks would find the sound quality inadequate. Bluetooth phone connection is easy to set up and use but I get some complaints from people that I call that it breaks up on them. It even reads text messages to me! On balance a great feature and much safer than holding a cell phone. My previous GPS was a Magellan Roadmate 700. After a month of using the Garmin Nuvi 360 I think the Nuvi has several advantages although they are both competent devices.
The product never came. I paid more in the shipping than the actual product and it never arrived at my place. Very dissapointed.
I bought these headphones to use in the office so I could listen to music while working, but still hear others around me. Well, this set turned out to do the job perfectly. They sound incredible and I can still hear things around me. These headphones are comfortable, even if I wear them the entire day. While they don't look very sturdy, I must have dropped these off my desk at least 20 times onto a hardwood floor with no problems at all. The cord is extra long which is great since that means I can move around quite a bit without taking them off. In short, a really nice pair of headphones for a great price.
I have bought 2 of these items for my 2 cars, but it burns the batteries every time! It even burns the phone, sometimes.Ranieri
OK, it's hideous. Lets get that out of the way, if the iPod is some sort of status symbol for you, buy something else. You better be hardcore for your music, because you're not getting any clothes horse style action out of this utilitarian beast.OK, that being said, this Jeep is the future.MP3 watches were completely doomed -- they can't be charged much, they have no capacity, and who wants a wire snaking up their arm?But watches are easy to control by touch -- find wrist, touch it. This basically implements that, and only that, while the iPod itself stays clipped inside your jacket or on your belt.Do one thing; do it well.I've been using this for the last day -- actually bought a Ipod v4 instead of the video just so I could use this. (And, yes, that means I bought the iPod so I could try this.) OK. It's rad. You can pause the music without looking, as well as advance track or alter volume. I haven't yet tested this for snowboarding, but it does come with two different straps -- one specifically for going _outside_ your snowboarding jacket -- so it's at least trying to be built for this.I'll give five stars to the next redesign, when the buttons are a little bigger and it looks a little more like an iPod accessory. But seriously, for usability, this is utterly revolutionary. When Apple copies it -- and, oh yes they will -- people need to remember: Scosche got here first.
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!
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.
This Sigma filter is excellent quality and great value. I have a couple of other UV filters namely B+W UV 10 and Zeikos filters. The Zeikos is junk, a complete waste of money, no point putting one of these on a good lens as it will just ruin the shot with glare and reflections. The B+W was much more expensive than the Sigma and I found it was a dust magnet, incredibly difficult to clean and dust just seemed to stick to it.The Sigma filter however cleans well, hasn't scratched and provides great protection for my lens. It does exhibit some reflection in difficult conditions but much less than other filters.
I love this humidifier because my daughter kept a cold due to frequent changes in the weather. I keep her door cracked a little bit and turn this humidifier on high and the air in my daughter's room is never dry. She has less frequent nose running and nose congestion since we started using this humidifier and I like the low, gentle hum of the unit.
Notably brighter and hotter than the Krypton bulbs. Despite a shortened battery life, a definite improvement if you value candlepower.
My boyfriend is on 100% travel and purchased the slingbox to keep at my house so he could keep up with his shows on tivo and watch East coast football games when he is working in CA. It works amazing! He is considering buying another one just to hook up to a 400 disc DVD changer so his whole DVD library will be available no matter where he is in the world. Additionally, when he is gone we can also do dorked out things like watch Heroes together, me at home, him on his computer, that are actually really nice when you can't be with someone. Great picture, no lag time and super easy set up. Highly recommended.
I've been using these cartridges on my Epson Stylus Color 740 for months now without any problems. The print quality is excellent and these cartridges are so much cheaper than those manufactured by Epson!
I highly recommend the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600O product over the Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers. The rechargeable battery system on the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 actually works!...rechargeable battery system on Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers will not. Trust me...I went through 4....yes 4 purchases of the Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers...and returned them all for the same issue...the rechargeable battery system would not hold a charge. If you are going to always have the speakers plugged into an outlet then either will do...but if you want to true portability...then Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 is the ONLY way to go.
I've used these cases for years. They save a lot of space if you have a large cd collection. The only way you could possibly crack a cd is if you try to punch it into the case like a rabid monkey.
I bought this card so that I can listen to my music on my samsung SCH-u540 phone. I also wanted to transfer pictures from my phone to my PC. the verizon OS disables bluetooth OBEX, so you can forget about using that. you can buy a cable and software, but I think it costs more and it's phone specific. a microSD card is cheaper and ubiquitous.the card doesn't need to be formatted, but a directory structure needs to be created. If you go to tools->memory->save options, you can have the phone copy sounds, videos, and pictures to the memory card. it's either at this point or once you take a picture, that the directory structure is created for all items. when you take the microSD card back to your PC using a reader, you can drag your media files to the appropriate folder.enjoy your tunes without being forced to use VCAST!Note: my phone was purchased in April 07 and the manual states that it plays only WMA files only. I tried on my phone and it plays both MP3 and WMA.
I purchased a Westinghouse 37" 1080p monitor because I was very impressed with its ability to be used as both a high-res monitor for work but also an HDTV for play (with an Xbox 360). The product itself is pretty good--the picture is great, colors are wonderful.But if you have any kind of problem with this product, it is game over. Westinghouse Digital has no online support to speak of. I've sent numerous emails through their site and have received no responses over a month. I finally got in contact with a customer service agent through my extended warranty service and it turns out Westinghouse has NO LOCAL TECHNICIANS to even examine your machine. You have to ship it to them (at your cost) for them to examine, and they said it will take 6-8 weeks or more before they will get back to you. This policy is completely egregious--2 months time to fix a quickly depreciating machine and it costs the customer shipping?? Go with a real manufacturer with local repair technicians.
I have small ear canals apparently as every other ear plug I've tried is either very hard to insert fully or will start to hurt in a short time. These were in the ear plug box at work along with a few other types so eventually I grabbed a pair. I found they are very soft which makes inserting them very easy along with not causing any discomfort over long wearing times. Another big plus with actually fitting properly is the great noise attenuation. I ride a motorcycle every day to and from work and can notice a very large reduction in sound.
Works pretty nice, but the edges of the photo are dark like a bronzing affect. Otherwise is as good as advertised.
This adapter works awesome. Don't pay more money for other brands that do the same than this one. You know what I mean, right?
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.
This device is made of a very cheap and flimsy material. I no longer use it. I replaced this with a Belkin lap cooling product and I have never looked back.
used this on my canon efs 10-22. works well but gives very very slight chromatic aberrations on the widest angle sometimes. maybe should get the thin version.
Connects a Microsoft Natural 4000 keyboard and Logitech MX700 wireless mouse. I can power up either one of the PCs and the devices are automatically connected. Push button switching works great when both PCs are on.
I've been living with my Kaito 1103 for almost a year now. I work for an LPFM station, and reception is a problem in a lot of areas...for example, where I live. This 1103 beats every other portable I have (and I have dozens of them) by a wide margin.I only wish now that this same level of FM performance would be available in a smaller, AM/FM only pocket radio. I'd buy a bunch of them as gifts.Oh ya, the AM and SW work quite well also.David
I love this camera, you need to learn which setting to use for the type of environment...but once you know what one to use you are set
We have had every, I mean every type of coffee maker from small stove top percolators to the glass chemex coffee maker to different standard drip makers. This is by far the best. The coffee tastes great, never burnt tasting after being warmed for an hour or two, easy to clean, and easy to put together in the morning when I am tired and don't want to make coffee. Plus I love the charm of the old style, it reminds me of my Grandma making coffee.
This radar detector alert 2 seconds before the police was behind me signaling to stop... I got a speeding ticket. I haven't got a ticket in three years with a Cobra Radar Detector which was stolen from my car :(
This burner works like a CHAMP! I haven't had any problems with it yet, and I've had this for a few months now! I don't use it that often only because I don't wanna burn the thing out and be forced to buy another one. But overall I'm satisfied with my purchase, the only problem I had with the whole thing is the delivery method, SHOULDA USED UPS INSTEAD OF FEDEX. FedEx was playing around with a product I bought with my hard earned money, I was not pleased with that. Other than the delivery method I'm pleased with everything else!
WHAT AN ENJOYABLE WAY TO SEE YOUR PIX'S...AND THE PRICE IS RIGHT...PRINT THEM OUT WITH MY GRANDCHILD AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN.
This subwoofer is excellent and produces great sound effect. I have been using with my PanasonicPanasonic DMP-BDT210 Integrated-Wi-Fi 3D Blu-ray DVD Playerand it is just awesome.
*UPDATE*No OEM replacement batteries available! I contact Logitech customer support for where to find OEM replacement batteries, and the response was that batteries are not available since my remote has exceeded the 1 yr warrantee period. Searching online turned up only off-brand or questionable OEM replacements. You'll have to take your chances once your original battery starts reaching end-of-life.*END UPDATE*I will start by saying I only own one of these remotes, and am not a professional installer, perhaps I don't even qualify as a home enthusiast. I've organized my review into two parts HW & SW, though the vast majority of my comments are regarding the SW. This is a bit long, but that's mostly due to my emotional need to share my experience rather than a tremendous amount of substantial content! I'll summarize my main complaints in case my narrative is not so compelling1) not capacitive touch screen2) RF support only for RF extender, not for other home devices3) time consuming tedious process of updating PC SW and updating remote4) lack of common sense from customer support5) lack of documentation (online or hardcopy) for RF extender6) lack of intelligence regarding additional shut-down actions when switching tasks7) always need to be online in order to update config with PC8) logitech keeps all your programmed devices in their databaseOn the HW side the buttons and screen are fairly well laid out with room around the screen and buttons to hold the remote comfortable when using the hard-keys. However the touch screen is NOT capacitive and therefore soft-key presses require substantial pressure and are prone to mistakes for someone with slightly fat fingers. The charger has a slim profile, however it tends to take some fiddling to get the connection correct. The lack of Bluetooth support is well documented in the online description, however given the lack of capacitive touch-screen for the price I find the lack of BT a bit disappointing. Also RF support is limited ONLY TO RF EXTENDER. In spite of the online description that (at the time I purchased) said you can control lights, fans etc, the remote can not communicate with any RF device (for example most ceiling fans are controlled by RF including Hampton Bay). In fact my EXACT Hampton Bay model number was listed in their database, but even after configuring the lights as a device I could not control them. As a result I still need at least 4 remotes (BT, two ceiling fans/lights, and Harmony) to be accessible to control the devices in my media room.On the SW side I don't know where to begin. First off it is NOT an advantage that you can do "PC setup". The PC database is only accessible when you are connected to the internet, and Logitech also keeps in their database information about all the devices you have programmed into your remote. I'm not sure what this information could be used for, but worry there is some unnecessary risk of unscrupulous people with access to the database giving information about who/where high-priced A/V equipment could be accessible. It also makes me wonder what other kinds of usage data it may be compiling and storing with my account. They know what kind of cable box I have, my address, and therefore the complete channel line-up for my cable provider, and could in theory keep track of all of my cable viewing.The process of updating your activities, updating the remote, and testing is also quite time consuming. My projector requires two power-off signals and getting the timing right, and finding the right menu to add the extra power-off signal during activity shutdown was a bit tedious. Also tedious was the fact that the same additional shut-down sequence actions had to be added manually for every activity defined that included the projector. Finally, the remote is not completely successful understanding when you switch activities. Going from current activity "projector DVD" to "projector TV" turns off all devices from the first activity and turns on all devices for the new activity that aren't common to both, but doesn't recognize that the projector is the same device in the additional shut-down action so every switch ends up sending at least one power toggle signal to the projector. The only solution I can think of (which I have not tried yet) is to create special activities called power-up and power-down plus "a", "b" "switch a to b" and "switch b to a" etc. Considering how time conuming each experiment is, this is something that I'll tackle when I have a whole day to kill. Setting the timing for the video switching and re-detection of input channel for the projector took a few rounds of experimentation. Each cycle takes at least 5 minutes, perhaps more if you are trying to configure the RF extender also.Customer support was difficult to deal with. I took a week or two after the initial setup of "projector DVD" activity to tackle the "project TV" activity setup. When I tried to connect (remember I said you always have to be online when configuring) to my account I got an error. I was still within the window for phone support, so called. In spite of my explanation that it was working two weeks ago and now didn't, customer support insisted I disable my home wireless network, reconfigure both my laptop and my cable modem to create a direct connection, and also disable both firewall and virus protection on my laptop, BEFORE they would try to help me trouble-shoot. After all that they said "ok now download the latest version of the PC software" and guess what. It worked. I then had to reconfigure back my laptop, wireless home network, and guess what - it still worked. All I really needed to do was get latest version of the PC software.Lastly documentation on the RF extender is very poor - especially lacking instructions about how to pair with the remote. I actually considered sending it back because after several attempts initially I could not get it to pair. However I gave it one more try with the updated PC software and there was a new step in the PC configuration that explained how to force a retry of the pairing, and it worked v. nicely. I now can control the stereo/CD from just about anywhere in the house. That is very nice for remote listening, and may actually inspire me to set up a more efficient multi-room stereo configuration.Lastly there was a [...] rebate offered at the time I purchased the remote. I filled out the rebate and included the original (cardboard) UPC code in the envelope. However when my application was received I got an email for rebate tracking, and rebate status is "invalid - UPC missing." There was an explanation that there may be more than one UPC symbol on the package and please make sure you sent in the correct one(?!!?). I'm writing now before checking whether there actually is another UPC on the box, but it is on my to-do list when I get home tonight. If not then the UPC must have been lost/damaged in the mail, and I am out [...].In the end the only real advantage of this remote over my Marantz receiver remote is the graphical display and the RF extender. The marantz remote has programmable macros, learns all IR commands, and actually has has perhaps two less programmable soft-keys than the number of touch-buttons that can fit on the Harmony remote.[Update at home: UPC I sent in was absolutely the only one on the box. Rebate was therefore totally a scam, or I am completely screwed by lost/missing UPC or inability of rebate processor to scan heavy cardboard UPC][Additional complaints: the remote makes a high-pitched whine on the charging station until completely charged, and consistently hangs if the charging station is unplugged while the remote is in the cradle]
This is the first consumer audio/video product I've ever bought that will routinely freeze up so badly that not even the POWER ON switch will work. Yes, the device can screw itself up so that you have to unplug it to bring it back to life.I bought this device for two purposes: to record off Tivo and to make copies of DV tapes, generally using DVD-R disks. Tivo recording works OK - as long as you don't inadvertently try to record a show that's somehow copy protected. The unit puts up a banner warning about recording protected content. Then it freezes. Time to unplug.The DV tape connection is VERY unreliable. If I try to record more than 20 minutes at a time, the unit freezes again. And time to unplug again. It takes some fooling around to copy a tape, but the results can be good.The unit doesn't require you to finish a DVD-R disk in a single session - you can take it out and add more material later. In order to make the DVD-R readable you have to "finalize" it, and this is also an unreliable operation. About half the time I've "finalized" a DVD, the operation has failed.Un-finalized disks aren't a total loss - you can usually still play them in the unit itself. You just can't play the DVDs elsewhere or retrieve the video files on a computer. Like others, I have uneven luck playing finalized DVDs in other players.The unit supports "DVD RAM" media - some special version of rewritable DVD. Some functions, if they work at all, work best when using DVD RAM. This includes the DV tape connection. The downside is that none of my other DVD readers (computer based or AV product based) can read the things.Another reviewer noted that you have to connect this beast to an RF input. That's true, but only when first installing it (and only unplug the unit briefly when it freezes). It insists on scanning the channels on an RF connection (any will do) before it can convince itself that the customer has really finished setting it up. This is a 1990s VCR mentality that's obsolete in the time of Tivo.
I ordered an ac adapter for my camera and I was sent the wrong product. Mistakes happen, I realize this. The really bad part is customer support said that they could not send the correct part and, it will be several days to refund my money. Now I have no adapter, they have my money. I will never buy from compusa or amazon again. I have had problems with compusa before but this will be the last time I fall prey to such bad customer service. VERY UNHAPPY!!!
If you spend plenty of time in transit, and want to be able to enjoy your music, these are THE earphones to get ! (or if you have even more cash to burn, look for the higher priced Shure E3 & E5 earphones) At about $100, they are a great buy.It is much easier (and less tiring) to fly when you are wearing ear plugs. With these, you can have the sound eliminating effects of ear plugs, while being able to listen to music (or the in flight movie, DVD player or a Gameboy) in peace.The sound quality is great, and with the sound isolation, you really get to hear everything that is in the music (try listening to a live recording with these: you will hear all kinds of stuff that you never knew existed on the recording) !You can even sleep nicely, with some calming music in the background while you fly, ride the train, bus, or travel by car, since much of the background noise is blocked out.They also work great for workouts (since they sit in the ear, and don't really want to slip out), the beach and anywhere that you want to get away from everything around you and have some peace.If you're going to spend the money for an electronic toy to entertain you....nothing beats a great set of earphones that give you great sound; and block out the noise and distractions around you. These earphones do just that !I have been spoiled, and will never go back to a conventional ear bud or headphone again !
These are the best cheap headphones I've ever used. They're sturdy (though won't survive being sat on, so I had to buy a second pair much to my sorrow). The sound quality is quite good, the band is comfortable, and they fit snugly and don't make my ears hurt. They beat out anything I've tried under $70 and are, in my opinion, the perfect choice for the audiophile on a budget.
I chose this particular vcr because I had one just like it and got very good service from it. So when I seen this one on Amazon, and the rating, I decided to purchase it and as of now it is working very well. I am pleased with it.
This unit was a disappointment. Previously, I was using the Monster iCarPlay with my iPod 40GB (4th gen) and wanted an FM transmitter that did not also charge the battery all the time. I saw the Xtreme Airplay on the Apple iPod site (sorry Amazon!) and ordered it with misplaced confidence.It has a weak transmitter. Admittedly, in Houston we have a lot of FM stations, but even 12 inches from the car's antenna on an unconflicted frequency, there was static. Additionally, there was a whine audible through my speakers whenever the hard drive spooled up. Bizarre!To its credit, Apple customer service was fantastic. I reported the problems, and they replaced the unit by Fedex, and told me to keep the old one with their apologies. To my chagrin, the replacement had the exact same problems.The unit is well executed otherwise. The ability to select any FM frequency is great, and being powered by the iPod gives portability (e.g., using it in the house with a stereo).I now have two Airplay units in my glovebox, and am back to using the Monster iCarPlay.
I have had my pair of ER4P for so many years now that I don't remember when I got them (I'd say at least 4 years). I travel extensively, and they are the difference between a half way decent plane trip, or a horrible one. People have no idea the level of stress that is induced by a high level of noise gives you during a long airplane ride. I also use them nowadays all day at work.Apart from the audiophile quality of sound that so many reviewers have touched on, having had them for so many years, I am most impressed by how well they held up to the way I treated them over the years. The people who put them together should be very proud. It is just now that I see the black strip fraying in a couple of places on the long thick cord that goes to the plug into the music equipment. After this many years, there is no damage at all along the thinner cords that go to the actual headphones. Incredible! It must have something to do with the individual black casing and tight twisting of the wires. Whatever it is, they are far and away the most long-lasting headphones I ever had. There is also no drop-off in the quality of the sound.This is also the most costly headphones I ever had. I am so glad that they were proof that you get what you pay for, even though there is never a guarantee that you get such quality every time you pay a premium price. I'm glad to say that this is the case here.One caveat that people need to understand, is that in order to maintain the good sound, they need to once in a while replace the filters within the the headphones. These do not come cheap as for 4 filters they are about $11.50 + about $6 shipping. Since shipping is such a high percentage of the price, I would recommend getting a bunch of filters.
This is a great TV. But the fact is this is not a flatscreen. It is a black enhanced CRT tube. I became suspicious when I saw no markings on the box or any indications in the instructions that this is a flatscreen TV. I do not know how it works as a television but it works exceptionally well with X-Box video game system and I would suspect any other video game system as well. And though not being stereo and not having a S-video are drawbacks it is an exceptional TV for the price. The features are user friendly. Images are sharp and clear. However do not expect the sharpness and clarity of a pure flatscreen.
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 purchased this as I have been looking for voice recognition technology that actually works. It's from a small company but, they seem to really have things together. There are a lot of programs that claim to allow you to control your PC with voice commands but the Media Center works like it be was designed to work specifically with Windows XP Media Center. It works as advertised. So far with this software, I use voice commands to play and view all my MP3's photos, videos, even TV. I'm in the process of using it now for e-mail, IM, and, text messaging. It should especially help with text messaging and I hate to type.
The seller was correct in informing us that the HP C4191A cartridge they were selling was new but what they failed to mention was that it has been expired for almost 4 years. Maybe it would be fine if we tried it but we didn't want to take any chances and returned the product. I'm so hoping honesty returns to our world someday. Good Luck all.
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.
I bought this a while back when I started using Sirius Radio. I had a difficult time getting reception so I decided I would buy an extension cable. This works very well and allows you to leave it outside and not have to worry about bringing it back in. This cable is still in use and works well after over 5 years. I would recommend!
Panasonic does it again. I have always had good luck with Panasonic products. I owned a Phillips DVD recorder that created vertical sound bars across the screen. They were very faint but also very anoying. Phillips tried to fix the problem but had no success. I purchased the Panasonic DMR-ES46VS because it had all of the features I was looking for and the price was very good for a unit with all of the features. I have used the unit for 9 months and I love it. The picture and sound quality are great. I use the HDMI output to take advantage of the up converting. I would recommend this unit to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
This filter allows some nice creativity when shooting sunsets and sunrises. Good quality. Follow Bryan Peterson's ideas to use this filter.
When I saw the Nikon discontinued this cable I was like what are you supposed to do to use Nikon Camera Control software? I guess it isn't my problem since I got them for 1 cent each when I remember paying $20 each a little under a year ago.
This bag has held up for months now. I carry my laptop, extra power cord, data cables and adapters. It holds a decent amount of equipment. I am glad i got the bag.
Verbatim is a trusted and high quality brand name. I have preferred the brand for years. This works exactly as expected. I had no problems at all, no errors, no re-tries needed, and no coasters produced.
Why be held hostage to the higway robbery pricing of Big Box electronic stores for the indispensable cables to hook up your stuff?This USB a/b cable functions exactly as it should, is well manufactured and is reaonably priced.What more can you say?
I've been using this keyboard for several years now. I type for a living, live, real time and sometimes for an hour to two and a half hours straight. This keyboard has been a lifesaver!!! The unique key shape and low elevation of the keyboard are excellent and it encourages the correct hand position on the keyboard at all times. Plus, it's wireless with a wireless mouse, all you do is plug in the adapter, put in the rechargeable batteries, quickly install the software and you're ready to go in just minutes! Takes about two weeks to retrain your typing position but once you do, you'll never go back to a conventional keyboard - nicely priced and definitely worth a try!
I like this radar, I've been using Beltronics radars for a long time and they have never let me down yet!
This inexpensive point-and-shoot camera takes great pictures and is convenient to pack on trips. It's easy to load and runs on 2 AA batteries. The data option can be toggled on or off. The red-eye reduction feature isn't perfect, but the flash is adequate for work within 10-15 feet. The macro feature requires some practice to use effectively. Backlighting can be a problem, but generally speaking this camera is a great value and worth considering for good snapshots.
I ordered three ND filters at the same time. Two arrived in perfect condition, this one was clearly used. It had been very badly "cleaned" and was rattling around in the hard plastic package. I have no idea how well it works because I sent it back to Amazon immediately. When I get a replacement, I will post a review on the product rather than the condition of the product. I have been ordering from Amazon for years and this is the first time I have ever received anything that was in anything but pristine condition. Considering this was the most important of the three filters I bought, I am very disappointed.Amazon sent me a new filter and an RMA.Basic ND filter. I have stacked it with other ND filters to get even the brightest day dark enough for long exposures.Not much else to say other than the customer service is why I buy from Amazon.
There isn't much to say about Visiontek's Xtasy 6964 video card. It's fast, feature-packed, and one of the best implementations of NVIDIA's GeForce3 Ti500 chipset I've seen. It installs very easily in an AGP slot that supports 1.5 volt devices; you'll have to check your system documentation or motherboard manual to ensure compatibility. The lone CD contains the drivers although you can download the latest drivers from NVIDIA's web site or Visiontek's (28.32 as of this writing).In games the card is fast and throws up consistently fast frame rates. Some games don't run faster, rather they look smoother. And anti-aliasing is an option with this card; some reviewers don't think you can enable 4X anti-aliasing without sacrificing frame rates. The key is the processor speed along with the card; anything beyond 1GHz can handle anti-aliasing. Minimum requiremens call for a Pentium II or AMD K6-2 class processor, Windows 95 or higher, 64MB of RAM, a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and an AGP 2.0 slot (again it must support 1.5 volt devices).Even with the release of the GeForce4 family of video chipsets this card is still a great buy. Get it while supplies last!!
I bought a few different earphones on this site and these are the best ones. They stay put while running and fit great!
This device is cute and is engineered perfectly for the iPod. The sound quality I got was marginal at best. It depends on being able to find an unused frequency that is quiet. I found that a good frequency on one side of town would be noisy on the other side of town, and I was always changing channels trying to get and keep a good station.High marks for ergonomics, size and for the ability to generate ohs and ahhs. The underlying FM technology is problamatic. The power it's allowed to use for broadcast is weak and any strong FM station on a nearby band will overwhelm it.I found the same problem with the Transpod (a competiing product) which used an analog tuner instead of a digital tuner. The transpod was subject to drift, but you could - for 5 or 10 minutes, get pretty good sound by having a light touch on the dial.My recommendation - a cassette adapator.
Took it out of the package and left solid in my hands. Manufacturing was perfect. Looking through it, I could honestly almost not even tell it was a slab of glass between the metal ring. Extremely clear. Good price, you won't be sorry.
Bought this for my son after looking at a few in the stores.For the price, found this to be better than average.Much better sound than some of the cheaper ones, good picture.Swivel screen is very handy.The sensitivity to playing less than perfect DVD's is very good.
I now have been using this video card for 3 months and VERY satisfied and impressed. It handles all inputs equally well and I do use the DVI-I connection to my Sceptre 19" and the combo work great together. Fabulous graphics, software and features.
This is a good product for what you pay for. The reception is not going to be as good as a car radio but it's decent enough. I like to use this while I take public transportation to work but reception will be good/bad depending on your surroundings. If you haven't purchased a walkman at all, I recommend getting one (cheap, light weight, and very minimal battery usage). If you have one already, I'd advocate this only if you're unhappy with your previous walkman.
This was a waste of money, you can actually purchase a telephoto lens made my the same people that makes the lens for Kodak. I bought this lens, its too bulky, it makes your photos hazy and blurry. I would not recommend buying this.
The product worked -- marginally -- for a few weeks after I purchased it. I've had several dual-home routers, and the only thing this one has going for it is that the firmware is easier to use than most. However, when it stopped functioning (i.e., turned into a paperweight), their tech-support department wouldn't even pick up their phone. The only exception was on about my 10th call over a three-week period, when someone finally picked up and then slammed the phone back down without even saying hello. They also ignored RMA requests sent via email and fax. I'm not sure whether they're bankrupt or just without any customer service department, but what good is a warranty when no one will respond to your exchange/RMA requests? STAY AWAY!!!
I just purchased my second pair of these fantastic headphones. I've had the first pair for about 6 months & love them, so now I have a pair to leave @ work and another pair to keep @ home. They fit comfortably over my ears and I can literally leave them on all day with no trouble. (I listen to music at work and use them for gaming when I'm home.)I'm no expert, but these sure sound wonderful to me (better than anything I've had before to be honest) and the price is fantastic.I'm also fairly clumsy, (so durability is always a concern for me) and always end up pulling on a wire or dropping them etc. and they've held up wonderfully to my mistreatment. The connection wire is nice & long which works great for me since my computer is a good ways from where I sit. I'm 6'6" and I can stand up at my computer desk to reach for a snack & not have to worry about the wire being too short.There aren't many products that I would ever buy two of, but this is certainly one of them!
The W10 is a great Camera, we own 2 of them, my son dropped and broke the flash of our 1st one....so we bought another one. We take alot of photos at sporting events. It is great for those. Some of the indoor photos are grainy. But if there is light the indoors are nice too.I would recommend this camera if you go to the beach or on the boat or to the swimming pool the waterproof is great!!! The video on it is great to...Over all we love our W10.
This card works well - though I've never had to call Linksys support.One thing to be aware of is that 128-bit WEP encryption isn't.By which I mean WEP is _not_ equivalent security to wired. There is a flaw in the encryption model which is now well understood.(Search on Google for more information).If you use this card, use SSH or another secure protocol layer and use _only_ that to prevent passwords being grabbed. If youdon't understand what I just wrote, maybe wireless isn't yourbest option.If you beleive in 'community internet' and leave your access point unguarded for anyone passing by (or ten miles away with aPringles-can antenna) then fair play to you. Just be aware that what others do with your bandwidth will ultimately be your responsibility.
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.
This thing never has problems and its super simple to setup and use. I totally recommend it!
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.
Wayyy disappointing from the folks at Canon. The interface is made for morons...if you want configureable options, look elsewhere. Slow as all hell...think 5+ minutes for a "high quality" scan which is only roughly 220kb. I wanted a scanner, I bought a toy. If you are serious about scanning 35mm negitives or slides, this model isn't for you.
I bought this used for my husband. I don not believe he has gotten a chance to use it yet but I do know that it is exactly what he was looking for and I also know that it arrived in very nice condition. Very happy with this purchase...it arrived in a very timely manner and in better condition than was specified in the ad. :)
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!
i want this item but my mom and dad wont let me
It worked, I don't hear my sons music anymore, even though he has great taste in music. They work fine for the money, good sound, cancells outside noise, very comfortable.
I would like to have known before I ordered that The text to speech did not give the name of the street just before the turn.
The best way to keep your DVD collection safe and available. If you buy cases for 400-DVDs from any brand (Case Logic, etc.) you will spend more monery and you won't avoid the handling of each DVD to take it out from the case and put it in the DVD and viceversa. My children DVD collection is now in this DVD player and no more fingerprints and broken DVDs. Also just 10 broken/unusable DVD paid for this equipment.I have also my CD collection in two CD Jukeboxs from Sony and no more scratches or missing CDs.Again, the best way to keep your collection safe and available.
I have this kit for over a year and is happy with the results of the few rolls of film I shot. The body is extremely light for a SLR. The major criticism I have about the rebel 2000 body is in its manual mode setting. There's a dial on the right side of the camera top (where your index finger is) for changing f/stops or exposure time. While in manual mode, however, you have to press this little button on the camera back (right hand) to change aperture while the dial changes exposure time. I have very small hands but still find the button too small to get a good grip and located too far out to the side. If you are thinking of getting the kit, I would highly recommend buying the body and equip it with a much better lens such as the canon normal 50mm/f1.4 USM if you have the budget. It costs as much as the camera kit. The cheaper alternative would be the 50mm/f1.8 USM. Quality is similar except at larger apertures. I think a good normal lens would be a better starter kit than a low-range zoom.
I bought this card together with a LinkSys wireless access point to replace an older D-Link combination. Tried to install it on my laptop under Windows XP. The bottom line? After 16 hours of trying, multiple visits to the LinkSys website, multiple converasations with their tech support, installing new drivers, installing new firmware, attempting to reinstall it more than 10 times, I gave up. Reinstalled my old stuff and sent this thing back. The most aggravating part was tech support. All I got was &quot;you need new drivers&quot; even though the stuff was BRAND NEW. The install procedure in the manual is wrong (according to tech support). How can they sell stuff like this?
Sharing my experience with a recent purchase of velodyne vx-11Why i say poor product quality?1. Unit not working and faulty which means no quality assessment and checks2. Volume control knob connected in the ICs are not working which means potential sub standard material. Is this a common issue in china made products and patented in the US?3. Amp was found faulty yet this is a new product.Another example of poor QC check and poor components.Why I say bad service reputation?1. I was upfront when I placed the order that the product will be used in Singapore and even requested for 220 voltage product. My request was declined due to policy though they sell 220 voltage to the local dealer in sg.2. I placed the order and mentioned that I will use a step down power converter to make it work. I was not informed that the unit is not able to support power converter only later on when I reported that the product is not working.3. When I received the unit and found that it is not working, I felt they are not committed to help and was told that the warranty has been voided because the product was used outside US. I was informed that the unit is not able to support converter. They even mentioned shipping as possible cause of damage. Any service check will be my cost.4. Went to see a known service center and found that the problem is not due to the converter. Infact the internal components when the service staff open the sub has a 110 and 230 volts selection. The problem are not associated to shipping because they are internal parts.5. Requested technical team to call me or write some troubleshooting steps but no response.
I received this product on line. I plug it in and it works. I am happy with it. I would recommend it for other people.
Buying ink at any saving is a joy. Not having to go to the store even more of a pleasure.
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've been an A/V enthusiest most of my life. As one I never saw any point in spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars on equipment just to hook them up with thin unshielded "spaghetti wire". Even in short runs where signal loss will be minimal due to voltage drop, the interference even from the very A/V equipment that it's plugged into can cause hum and other distorsion. Then Monster hit the market and introduced their THX certified lines of cabling. They use heavy guage wire to preserve the low voltage singnal strength as well as copper and silver hybrids to further improve sound and video quality. Then they layer a strong jacket to block out EM radiation (everything from radio waves to elctromagnectic fields generated by power hungry equipment like TVs and home theater amps. Finally they protect your investment by adding a plastic webbed jacket around the cable preventing damaging kinks from occuring.I've been a believer since I did my own compairson more than 10 years ago. And this was in the pre-Amazon days when you needed to go to brick and morter stores to pay MSRP. I believed and still do that these cables are worth every penny. But now with Amazon and their low pricing you can purchase these at a fraction of the cost. In many cases less that $30. There is absolutly NO REASON not to own the best and get the most from your system these days.This cable series (Ultra THX) comes in 3 grades 600 (good), 800 (better), and 1000 (best). All inclunde 24K gold plated contacts and the spider jacket previously described. The main difference is in wire material. If I'm not mistaken 600 series uses high purity copper as it's conductor. 800 and 1000 add silver into the strands to improve signal drop and interferance issues. 800 contains roughly a 95/5% copper to silver ratio, while 1000 is closer to 90/10%. So especially in longer runs (3m/10ft or longer) use the copper/silver hybrids.
This is by FAR, Absolutely the biggest piece of CRAP radio I have ever bought. I went thru 5 of these before finally getting one that worked right. After 4 days it also quit. I took the loss and threw it in the trash. WOW, How the quality control of some brands are history. This USED to be a good brand,, with this kind of radio, your better off pulling along side of someone and just yelling at them, you will get better sound and at least they will hear you.Will NEVER buy another cobra brand again.. PURE JUNK!!!!
This lens measures up to my expectations. It is more expensive than some other lenses with similar zoom, but is more compact and produces really excellent photographs. It is my favorite all-around lens.Owing to the built-in antishake technology in the Sony Alpha 100, the lens can be zoomed to 300mm without a tripod in normal lighting.I do not plan to use this on a 35mm film camera (my old Minolta uses a different bayonet mount) but its nice to know it can be used on one.
I have a the 2nd generation iPod and it doesn't fit well for those. The older iPods are much smaller so it didn't stay in the connection. Whenever I hit a bump in the road, the iPod would come loose and I would have to hold it to hear my music.
Hello:After attempting numerous fixes and configurations to increase my wireless signal in a downstairs room (router is upstairs on other side of the house)and getting pretty frustrated, I tried this and it works great!I had several issues....a weak signal on my laptop in my family room (downstairs),a Tivo that didn't recognize any signal,the need for 802.11b compatibility (Tivo only recognizes that) andI have all Dell equipment (and it's usually pretty picky about what works with it, etc.).However, after reading the instructions and relatively easy setup (within 30 minutes) I now have an "excellent" 75% signal on my Tivo in my family room.I already had a wireless network configured with a Dell router and Dell network adaptor, but the problem was signal strength and this did the trick!Although the instructions are scant, it's pretty basic and does what it says it will do!
I ordered these on a friday night, and got them the following thursday. Can't beat 4 day shipping.These look very aesthetically pleasing. High gloss paint job, modern.As for the sound, well they sound great, especially for what you're paying. The Sub works great, and the speakers produce pretty accurate sound in my opinion.I did not try the wall mounting, i got the floor stands. I've heard the wall mounting kit that comes with this isn't so great.Over all, I'm glad i made this purchase, awesome sound. If this is the first time you're going to have a 5.1 system you're going to be blown away. Sometimes when I'm watching movies i actually look over my shoulder because i think someone's talking to me. Feels great!Also, another brand with good satellite speakers: JBL
Great sound form small box.Nice platform for tweaking.Good power needed.
My company has a very high requirement for this cell phone amplifier to keep in touch with our customers. We have two office buildings that are all metal and the cell phone signal will not allow us to use our cell phones even with the tower less than two miles away. Cell phones are the major communication line with our outside sales and owners of the company. We did have a minor problem with one that failed one day and that was a hectic day since you had to step outside to talk on the cell phone. The Wilson dealer that we bought the unit from handle the exchange very quickly and we where back up and running the next day. The units are also very helpful when we our primary phone line goes down to weather and have calls forward to our cells phones. Yes I would recommend this product for someone that requires a very good cell phone signal if you want to keep in touch with the outside world.
This was a great purchase for me. I've had it now for 1 1/2 yrs. The screen view is great. The down side is that I think the picture quality isn't as good as some of my friends cameras who don't have quite the zoom. Next time I purchase, I'll prob go with a little less zoom, higher quality for my point and shoot camera and then get a high grade professional camera for photography fun.
I bought this originally for my small-body Nikons (D40, D60 and D3000) and it's good for those, though roomier than it needs to be for these cameras. It is in fact a nice, snug fit for the D70s or D80 with the 18-55mm VR (or any shorter) lens. Just wrap the neckstrap loosely around the lens before putting the camera in and it fits fine. I also use it for a Panasonic FZ35, a much more compact camera. If you just put an FZ35 alone in this bag you'd have enough room left over for a ham sandwich, but the neat thing is you can put it in with its large lens hood attached -- very handy since the hood cannot be reversed on this camera. Then the bag is just the right size as to length, though still with extra room on the sides but that causes no problems.Made with the usual LowePro quality, and the flap opening from the near side is a really good idea. I liked it so much I bought a second one and may buy another one or two. Though I'm not likely to carry more than one at a time it's a good place to store a camera as well. I have a couple of larger size LowePro bags of this type that are useful when carrying a camera with a longer lens and/or larger body, such as the D200.
Perfect companion to the Nikon 18-55mm lens provided with the d40x I purchased. While the VR would be nice, I wasn't ready to drop an additional 2 bills. I bought mine used and have no regrets about this purchase.
Belkin always delivers outstandingly reliable cables. This cable works great for systems that do not have front access USB ports. Just plug it in the back panel and bring it up onto your desktop. No more struggling to reach behind the CPU to plug in your thumb drive.
So much of a difference when going from $5 ear buds to this in terms of sound quality. Makes a world of difference for me. I love it.
The title says French/English and people think it is different from English version. But it is not. I have been using the American-English accent without any problem. It is not as good as my Nuvi-350 but is really worth the price you pay.
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!
So, like other reviewers, I recommend not installing the drivers that come with the device. Instead, get the US Robotics driver.It installed easily and I was able to make phone calls via Skype. However, people I call hear horrible, horrible static from my end of the line. I can make Skype calls from the computer that I have the device connected to, and I don't get any unusual CPU or memory usage, so I'm fairly sure that it's not the computer's fault. I've tried multiple phones as well, to no avail.
Sansaview 8 GB doesnt support 8GB external MicroSd card even with the latest F/W.When plugging an 8Gb external microsd all the media from sd card is displayed twice in Sansaview. Forums have reported this problem in 2008 and this issues is still not fixed by Sansa even in the latest F/W.If you connect a 4Gb micro SD this issue goes away.If we remove the multiple listing of same items, I would love this player.The play button automaticaly aligns for landscape photo/video view. After I upgraded to latest F/W could see most of the videos, the firmware which came alongwith SansaView 1.01 could only play audio without showing the videos.To get the device upgraded need to connect in MSC mode which is not visible from the settings and the trick is to keep the "Previous" button pressed in "hold" mode while connecting the cable to laptop.
During my adolescence, I found my hypersensitivity to distracting noises at odds with my environment. I had family members who needed a constant source of noise, be it a television or radio, even at night while sleeping. Both sides made concessions in the ensuing dispute, but my need for silence had to be addressed by other measures. I tried many different brands of earplugs, foam and silicone, and found most of them to be too messy, too loud, or too painful after a few hours on account of my small ears.Finally, I found these Leight earplugs and I've worn them for the better part of a decade. They block out as much sound as possible while balancing long term comfort and price. Now that I deal with the noises of roommates and neighbors, I wear these every night and during study periods. When I had the time and inclination to attend rock concerts, I noticed that these earplugs preserved musical sound quality while attenuating harmful volumes. No more tinnitus days after a show. My trust in these earplugs is so great that I chose to wear them during the bar exam to maintain concentration.If you want good earplugs, do consider these Leights. They are individually wrapped so you can safely throw a handful in your bag and come in a cardboard dispenser box the size of my head. There are enough to last at least a year.
My old eMachines T1150 has no built-in NIC. Two cheap 10/100 NICs were not recognized by Solaris 10 x86 (actually, Solaris Nevada b69). I finally decide to buy the Intel PWLA8391GT PRO/1000 GT PCI NIC since I read it used the Solaris e1000g driver. Sure enough, it worked for me. My PC has a 1.3GHz Celeron, 384MB RAM, and two 40GB 5400 RPM disks, so the throughput on the NIC is probably limited by the hardware around it. Thought I'd pass this info along in case there are Solaris folks out there looking for compatible PCI NICs. I believe there's a PCIe version available too.
What an amazing product...I was concerned that it would not retain heat for long when ironing but that's not the case at all...It works perfectly fine at least when I ironing my trousers and shirts...worth the spend!
I bought this camera a year ago after a long line of Nikon ownership. First the F series (still have my F-3), then the 5400 point and shoot, The D-100, The D-70 and finally the D-200.Nikon's digital progression has been excellent and I must say that all of the Nikon digital camera bodies I have owned have held a reasonable value when upgrading to the next in the line.This body is everything that you would expect in a "pro-sumer" camera from them that incorporates features and benefits from their higher end pro models. If you like Nikon, you'll LOVE this camera.I have also converted most of my lenses to the D series and have been quite pleased. My only complaint about the D series lenses is that most are F 3.5-5.6 so they are not particularly "fast" lenses. They make up for it in their superb, distortion and chromatic abberation free quality. The bonus here --as you likely already know is that all of your old, manual lenses still fit and are fun to experiment with at their new effective focal lengths approximately 1.45x their original. (okay, I know I should dump my old F 2.0 20mm but I just can't even though I have the 12-24).I highly recommend this body!
These are among the worst sounding earphones I've heard. There's absolutely no bass. I listen to audiophile recordings which usually have good bass. When I listen to these earphones they sound like I'm listening to an old transister radio from the 60's. I bought these based on the rave reviews. Either people have no critical hearing or I have a defective pair. The cheap headphones that came with my ipod sound better.
Fairly flat, wide response. These headphones sound great, even stunning on good music sources. Sound isolation is exceptional, but this can be a problem if you need to hear something other than your music. Bass is wonderful, if they are fit properly.Fitting these takes some practice and patience. New owners of the Shure e2c need to understand exactly how to install them into their ears. There is a learning curve, but once one understands how they work, one will finally hear what all the hoopla is about.First, the black phone goes in your right ear, not the left (as the manual says). Second, the wires should be draped over the ear from behind so that the earphone is "upside down". Then, using the smallest soft ear fitting that fits snugly, screw the phone into the ear canal while gently pushing the earphone's body into the cavity in the outer ear. This makes for the best isolation, a huge bass increase, and the most comfort. It also reduces considerably noise microphonically transmitted through the wires from rubbing against your body or clothes. The reward is astounding sound, better than any ear bud I've heard and better than many full sized earphones of similar price.The down side? Well, these do take some getting used to. Some people won't like them shoved into their ear canal. They do exert pressure on the ear canal, even with the smallest soft rubber inserts (which is what I use). The most difficult tips for me was the foam inserts which require you to compress them before inserting them. It was hit and miss. The worst fit for me was the rather hard clear gels which just didn't fit my small ear canals. Practice makes perfect.Now, the only problem is that I'm now going to upgrade to the e3c's. I wish I had bought those first. But these e2c's are wonderful. I can't wait for my e3c's.The worst design feature is the rugged, but quite rather thick wires. It takes some regular use before the wire near the phones begins to naturally curl around the back of the ear. Once that happens, comfort is improved and the earphones are effectively invisible, especially if you have long hair.Highly recommended, except for those who might find the smaller, better, and much more expensive Shure e3c's a better value.I'm reserving the 5 star rating for the e3c's.
I got these a few weeks ago and they are a very good value for the money.
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...
Installed this radio in my 99 Ford Taurus. Great unit, and a very nice upgrade from my stock radio. Has lots of power, might have to upgrade my speakers to get the most out of this stereo. Looks really nice, and the detachable face is really nice to have so I never have to worry about it. Although the stereos with the mp3 plugin on the face are probably more convenient, the plug in adapter works just fine to and I liked being able to install it in a location that was easily accessible for me--they do give you plenty of wire. The cd player sounds great too. And for being under $70, it was a great deal. I had thought about getting a ipod converter for my car ($150), but I am SOOOO glad that I got this instead because now my stereo system sounds really good!
I only got another 10 feet of range from this booster. I bought this product with an expectation it would give me the last 25 feet to have the signal go through my house and onto the patio. Honestly, another 10 feet isn't worth the price.
After waiting a month to receive these labels, I found that the Dymo Labelwriter Trbo400 will not print with these labels because they do not have the black markings on the back of the label strip. The LabelWriter Turbo400 will only print on Dymo Labels with the black squares on the back. Not sure how to tell which Dymo labels have the squares or not, but these ones definitely do not!
I know these are a little on the expensive side, and I was a little hesitant on buying it. But I decided that the last thing that I wanted to do was go on a diving trip with a cheap disposable. So I sucked it up and bought this for my Canon SD1000. An absolutely great idea, because this case performed beautifully and allowed me to take some excellent photos of my scuba adventures. I would highly recommend this case, or any Canon case, to anyone.
I got this cameara because my son loaned me his 5mp sony cybershot camera when I went on vacation. I took wonderful pictures for the first time ever; no chopping off heads or missing what I wanted in the center of the picture. I do not use all the bells and whistles yet, but the point and shoot action is working just fine with the automatic setting. I am very happy with the product and recommend it to anyone who wants to take great pictures.
I purchased these for our office because another reviewer stated that they worked at 2560 X 1600. I'm not questioning their experience. However, it didn't work for us.We have ATI firepro V3750 video cards and just purchased five Dell U3011 monitors. Dell includes a 5' cable with these monitors but we ordered the Cables Unlimited at 10' so we could place the monitors a little further from the workstations. The Dell cables worked perfectly. However, when we tried using these longer cables we had all sorts of headaches. The end result is that we could not get the monitors to display at 2560 X 1600. They work fine up to 1920X1200 but beyond that the monitors would not sync or step up to the right resolution. I easily wasted four hours of my day troubleshooting this problem on two different workstations with six of these cables.I don't know if our problem is specific to the Dell monitors or the Firepro cards. It's possible the cables aren't to blame if other people are getting good results from them. But I suspect the cables themselves are flawed. At the very least, if you are using Dell U3011 monitors or have ATI 3750 FirePro video cards, you should probably use different cables.
I bought these a few months ago from Amazon to complete my home theater. I have Infinity Primus 362 fronts, Infinity beta C360 center, Infinity ES 250 bipile/dipoles surrounds and an Infinity SW-12 sub. All this powered by Onkyo TX-SR705 which is an awesome receiver. The 362s and the C360 speakers did take a few hours of playing to break in. The sound that I get from this set up is simply incredible. I looked at polks, JBLs and even B&W and the 362s sound just as good or better than speakes that cost twice as much. Dome tweeters are perfectly balanced and deliver crisp high end frequencies without being harsh, the biggest plus is the midrange which is usually the hardest working speaker. The mids are well defined which makes the dialogues very clear while watching a movie. I can turn the volume way up and they still sound extremely smooth. If you are a audio enthusiast (not an audiophile) you will need a sub to complement the low ends. The only tradeoff is in styling. These speakers won't win any beauty contest but they are not as bad looking as the predecessors (360s). If great sound takes precedence over good looks, go for these, you will not find a better speaker even if you are willing to pay twice the price of these.
Case quality and design is excellent but the glossy screen protectors have blotchy white spots, I had some boxwave anti glare protectors for my pda phone that worked perfect.This company is a touchy lot; I posted a positive review about their company in the feedback section but stated my reservations about the screen protector. Multiple emails and a phone call later I agreed to removed said feedback since in fairness I didn't bother installing the splotchy screen protector which they insist looses its spots when installed. It may very well be entirely transparent when installed but since I round filed the supplied screen protectors on sight of the glare and splotches I can not confirm this.Beyond this the case stands on its own merits and IMO an anti-glare screen protector is almost a requirement in this unit's intended environments.All considered still by far the best case for my GPSMAP 76CSX that I have seen. Only reason for the 4 stars is the pest factor.
I purchased this player hoping to use it as an MP3 playback device, replacing my CD player, in my home stereo cabinet. (I've recently ripped my entire CD collection and have put the files onto a 32GB USB stick.) Unfortunately, the user interface for MP3 playback is unusable for anything beyond a small number of files.- Coby's interface ignores filesystem hierarchy on the USB stick, so instead of allowing me to select one of the top-level directories I've created such as "classical" or "rock/pop" or "soundtracks", the Coby player simply scans the entire USB stick and presents me with a single list of several hundred subdirectories of MP3 files. No Coby, that's not how I ordered the files within the file system, and that's not how you should display them to me. Modern operating systems have understood the concept of "folders within folders" for 20 years now, but Coby's software doesn't.- The interface shows only the first 6-10 characters of each directory name.- There is no rapid-scroll feature or even an autorepeat when I hold down the remote's "down" button to choose a different directory (album). This means that if I want to play songs from the last album on the list, I'd have to press the down button on the remote hundreds of times.If you have a small number of MP3 files on a USB stick then this player is probably fine, but with the advent of USB flash up to 64GB, and soon even larger, it's simply not acceptable for a device that claims to support "MP3 and video playback off of external USB device" to not understand the basic concept of file hierarchy.
I've tried other front speakers and nothing seems to keep up with my rear 6x9's. When I installed these I could immediately hear the difference in quality, loud and not much distortion. I would recommend these to anyone but if you can fit them I would go with the 5.5 inch version. Either way you will not be disappointed
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!
While described as fitting the DiMage Xi, this case DOES NOT! If you own the DiMage Xi, you'll need the MC-DG100 - and it seems that this is MUCH harder to find.Just to note, I've seen the MC-DG100 in action and it's great! I can only image that the MC-DG200 performs just as well. It's just that the DiMage Xi will not fit into this case.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I just needed a simple bag for my Nikon D40, with the kit 18-55 lens, and this fit the bill perfectly. It's just padded enough without being too bulky, and has convenient little pockets for extra memory cards, lens cloths, etc.
Ordered these earphones because I had all kinds of issues with the ear buds that came with my iPod. Finally I can do my morning walking without having to adjust earpieces constantly. The sound is excellent for the casual listner.
The difference in quality is absolutely noticeable. I purchased this for protection. I shoot in harsh conditions and wanted to protect my investment. Being an amateur photographer I purchased a cheaper alternative when I first purchased my lens. I noticed light ghosting and attributed it to my photo taking skills.I happened to crack that filter and decided to do a bit more research before purchasing a replacement. ANYTHING you put in front of your lens will degrade your image. This filter really limits your ability to notice anything at all. I have no ghosting on my images now.If you spent good money for a body/lens why would you cheap out on something that might be in front of your lens for your pictures? Don't limit your photo taking potential for a few dollars. Its like slapping a cheap cool air intake on a Ferrari.
The original item I purchased from Amazon had a bad connection. It would fade in and out when turned on. They immediately sent out a replacement item and gave me a free shipping label to send the original one back. The second item worked like stated. When I get in my car, I put the Sandisk mp3 player in the transmitter/charger and turn it on. I have yet to have the song fade out because of the frequency. I have used the device over 100 miles from home without having to change the frequency. I am very please with the item. I would recommend it to anyone.
This cable was just what we needed. It was longer than what we needed but for some reason cheaper than the shorter one and worked perfectly!
I had a Geforce 4 video card in my computer that I purchased 5 years ago an made several upgrades to. Most recently, I upgraded the memory to 768 from 512, upgraded the processor to a 1.4 Pentium III, and upgraded the Video Card from a Geforce 4 420 to the this card.Installation went flawlessly under XP SP2. First, I downloaded the latest drivers for this card from the Nvidia website. I uninstalled the previous Nvidia drivers and utilities, rebooted the computer, shut it down, removed the old card, installed the new card, then ran the installation program for the drivers I had downloaded from the Nvidia website.This new card is fast and so far, stable and reliable. I've never had so easy an installation with a graphics card before.
I have never had an IPOD before and this little wonder fits just right around my neck during my work day. It is awesome!
I ordered this toner cartridge for my aging by reliable Hewlett Packard Laser Jet 6MP printer and the toner cartridge worked just fine. The price of the product was at least $20.00 less than what they were asking at a local Big Box office supply store. It was a good purchasing experience.
While a nice idea, what I didn't realize was this module won't load my Palm AFTER a hard reset. I still needed to hot synch to load the MemorySafe &quot;drivers&quot; before the Palm and the module will exchange data.I think it was a waste of money.
I can't believe I never knew about flowering teas before, but I came across them when Amazon was running a 4 for 3 promotion. I bought the teapot and assortment of flowering teas. When it arrived, I invited a couple friends over for tea, telling them that I was trying it out on them and didn't know how it would work. Well, it worked fantastic! We dropped in the tea ball and watched as it bloomed. After a few minutes, we poured the tea and enjoyed it immensely. After my friends left, I infused the pot several more times and poured the tea into a pitcher to use later for iced tea. This amounts to the tea being very inexpensive per serving!I am not a tea connoisseur, but I certainly enjoyed this tea very much. And my friends enjoyed it so much that I ordered another set to be sent to them as a gift! I don't think you can go wrong ordering this set for a gift or for personal enjoyment. Very beautiful and good quality!
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.
this machine did not last 6 months with us. It started skipping on DVDs, and the remote in NOT AT ALL intutitieve. I cannot recommend this at all. The VHS does still play, but it was expenseive for just that!
Awesome concept, however I live in an apartment that doesn't have any south facing windows, so I was unable to get a signal. I strongly advise against calling the XM radio help # from a phone that won't use up your cell phone minutes. Had to call them four different times, and all they did was read me the instruction manual, and tell me that if I don't have signal my radio won't work (I had clearly established that fact already). I recieved the radio for free because of a rebate, and didn't even intend on getting XM radio, but figured since the unit was free, and an MP3 player, to give it a try. I was going to break down and buy the $70 car kit but then I ran across the AGT sportscaster for $20, which came with a car kit. Since I can't use it in my house, I hook up the home base to the car kit, and at least I can use it that way. This ended up being a lot of work for something I wasn't sure I wanted in the first place. Haven't used the MP3 player yet, but napster does not seem the most user friendly. (I have the majority of my songs on Itunes)
Battey is great. Holds a charge longer that the OEM Dell. For less that half the $199 Dell price.
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.
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
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! =)
These headphones sound really good. They are a good fit for my four year old. The earpiece is really soft and the volume control doesn't allow her to turn it up too too loud. I only gave it four stars because I would have liked to have seen thicker wires or coated wires. I could see these becoming damaged with shorts if used unsupervised.
They are good quality, not great. They perform well, they are priced right. I don't know what else to say other than yes I would buy them again.
Canon makes the best stuff and now these are my favorite Binoculars. They work GREAT! I always see a lot of unsteadiness when I hold a pair of Binoculars for any period of time while zooming in as far as possible. These though have a button on them which engages a gyroscope (That's what the documentation says) of some sort and totally steadied the image. I walked around using them and they work GREAT! I have yet to try them aboard and boat of from a moving land vehicle, but as the Documentation also states there are apt to be problems with that sort of use. I totally recommend these as being Fantastic Binoculars. Canon always seems to cos more than other devices. I also own a few of their Cameras and Lenses, but you get what you pay for. I have come to like Canon products very much and plan on using their products in the future.
I bought this printer about a month ago because of the rebate and the fact that it has an automatic duplexing feature. At work I have the hp 2200 duplex printer that costs several hundred dollars more and at home I have an NEC laserjet (non-duplex) which I feel is poorly built and designed.I am glad I bought this printer because I don't see any difference between the print quality of the hp 2200 vs this printer. Although I haven't timed the printing, it seems the double-sided printing is faster on the brother. The only feature that I think hp has over this printer is the wireless printing, but that doesn't matter to me since I don't need it.Overall, I believe this is a great printer and a great value.
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.
I got it for my Nikon coolpix P2 and I must say that I'm really happy with my choice. The price for 1GB card was low and even though the shipment rate was annoying (around 8$) the company explained it well in their website by increasing the rate for low items bu then other things costs less, fact that didn't affected much on the total price. It was around 30$, just for compare, 512MB, costs arounfd the same price in stores. The shipment was quick. Recommended!
I purchased this item from a well known camera company based out of New York. I hear many people say they are happy with the built in camera exposure metering... or that they use their digital display screens on the camera to review a picture and make adjustments... using those "reasons" to justify why they don't go spending hundreds of dollars on a light meter such as this. Frankly, the price is a little painful. I'll give you that. But... the camera's built in metering won't meter flash, and the review screens are tiny and not always as trusty as you would think they should be! Recommendation and solution? Get a light meter. Better yet... get this light meter. Here's a couple of lists!What's hot:* Learning curve seems daunting when you pick it up, but is surprisingly easy to grasp within minutes.* Weather sealed. (Us it when the weather is less than ideal... it's okay!)* Excellent price for the what you get.* Flash metering, EV readings (Exposure value), and ambient light readings. (useful inside, outside, flash, % flash fill, and more)* Comes with a lumisphere AND lumigrid.* Comes with a carrying case and cord that can be used while in the case, or not.* Back-lit LCD is easy to read in the dark and turns on when it automatically detects the light level being low.* Has optional accessories to add later, including Spot attachments, a "mini" lumisphere (12mm), and a wireless transmitter for pocket-wizard integration.What's not:* Battery is not "standard" (IE: AA, AAA, etc). You'll have to hunt one down if it runs out. (I've heard they're easy to find, however, but I've not had to look for one yet personally)* Pocket wizard accessory isn't standard.* Great value, but $300ish bucks is still spendy to me.* No "real" pocket for the lumigrid when not in use (though while being stored, I can put it in the carrying case without too much worry).Overall... I was daunted by the task of learning to use the meter when I first opened the manual but it was literally only about 5-10 minutes later that, thanks to the ingenious way everything is laid out and you can see how your changes effect everything else in real time, I felt very comfortable taking readings and understanding what the meter was telling me. My wife gave me some funny looks as I took readings by her, then in the kitchen, then by a window, then outside, then back inside by a ceiling light... I couldn't help it! I was intrigued and facinated!If you're struggling with proper exposure using studio lights... wanting to check exposure for manual shots in any conditions (especially low light)... this unit is just too darn handy! I recommend this product.
This is an amazing tv, especially for the price. I paid $1500, but I got reimbersed the difference when it dropped to $1400. This is a great deal on a great tv. The picture on the tv is very clear, and looks especially incredible when showing bright and colorful images. The only flaw that I can really notice is when the tv is showing darker images, sometimes there seems to be a slight loss of detail. You can adjust the brightness and contrast, but you seem to have to choose between blacks that aren't quite as black or a slight loss of detail in the darker areas. Again, this is a very minor issue and only occurs in dark areas. Overall, the picture is very bright and colorful, and is easily visible in a bright room. Right now, I have it hooked up to an antenna which receives both HD and non HD channels as well as my Xbox 360. This tv does well with all types of these inputs. As for the sound, it seems perfectly fine, but I haven't cranked the volume up or anything. I'm not too worried about that because my roomate bought a high end sound system, which seems like something that should go along with any high end tv such as this. The complaint I mentioned earlier is not enough to bring this down to 4 stars, especially since it would cost probably twice as much to get a tv of a similar size that has a better contrast ratio (not to mention the LED lighting engine). I would highly recommend this tv for anyone who wants a big tv with a great picture without having to spend a lot of money.
I got so tired of black keyboards with keys I couldn't see. When I saw the Saitek lighted keyboard I decided to try it, and I love it. The action of the keys is just right. The light shines thru the letters and around the sides of the keyboard. There is a dial for changing the brightness and you have a choice of 3 colors....I prefer the blue. I liked this keyboard so much that I bought 3 for gifts and the recipients all like it as much as I do.
I bought this unit back in 2009 because the remote control unit for the High Definition Cable Box from our cable company was so bad that you literally couldn't change channels on the cable box from the couch maybe 10 feet away. The cable company sent a tech out with a new unit, but after finding out I'm an Electrical Engineer the tech said "I'll be honest with you, these units ALL do this, they just don't have good range"I found this Remote Control Extender after looking at so many other units that my eyes hurt... I had page after page of notes on various units (most much more expensive), and settled on this one, figuring I couldn't get hurt too badly at this price. It worked flawlessly! I immediately bought extra Transmitter/Battery-Combo Thingies (That's a technical name BTW ;) for several other remotes that go to other equipment in the entertainment center (DVD, BluRay, VCR, etc).. this unit has controlled them all with no problems, and no lag, for over 3 years!I recently bought a new house out in the country, and I ran extra HDMI lines from my Video Equipment in the living room (including the new cable box) into the Master Bedroom and up to the Wall-Mounted Flat Screen TV. I can lay in the bed at the far end of this sprawling house to watch TV and control the Cable Box, or BluRay player, or any of the other units in the living room, without even a stutter from their remotes... all I've had to do is buy the extra transmitter/battery thingies when I add a new remote to my overall system. The batteries in the small transmitters last 4-5 months between charges, and I keep extra batteries charging in the base unit so it's no big deal when it's time to swap out a battery.This unit is excellent.. Some folks say it doesn't work for them, but it works on everything I've ever tried to control with it, for over three years now, at two different houses. Many of my friends and family members have bought these over the years after seeing mine.
The sound quality is great, but i've been using them for about a month now and there have already been problems with the 2.5mm to 3.5mm connector. It seems to be loose at first so I had to wiggle it around when i plugged it into my computer or ipod to get a clear sound. The problem got worse progressively and I tried to force the connector so that it would go in straight, rather than at a curve, but unfortunately broke it. I fell as if this part of the product is poorly constructed. I ordered another connector for $2 so it wasnt that much of a hassle, it would just be nice to not have to worry about it though.All in all, sound quality is great though
As it says above, it's very strong and long enough for most needs. And it's only $4.67 including s&h. Just check your connector on your device - look for "mini B USB" on Google Images and compare to "micro USB" and "mini AB USB", which are not the same.
It's been 4 years now since I bought this, but it's still working out nicely. I've only used it to connect my Xbox to my 40" LCD TV, but it's been working out great for that.
I needed an inexpensive recorder for taking quick voice notes while out and about. This isn't an MP3 player or a digital recording but it fits the bill for what I was looking for, so I am happy with what I got.
I bought this scanner to replace my ageing Microtek Scanmaker E6 flatbed color scanner. The Microtek unit worked just fine after many years (6? 8? I can't remember!) but it was slow, required a big, clunky SCSI cable and adapter, and the software (TWAIN Drivers) was quite dated and still buggy. I knew they'd never update the drivers again, so I decided to get this Canon as a replacement.I've been using it for about 2 months now, just for scanning documents, and a few photos. The scan performance seems fine. It's definitely faster than the older scanner, and it did plug and play just fine.The software? UGH. Why do the Japanese seem to have a problem producing good-quality, functional, well-designed intuitive software? This isn't rocket science. It's just a driver, folks. The thing is riddled with stupid little annoyances that really detract from the otherwise pleasant experience. For example, each time you scan a page, it forgets the settings you just used, and starts again from the same set of defaults. You can save settings by name, but each time the driver starts up, you must reselect the group of settings you want. If you're scanning 10 pages, this gets old fast.The integration of the front panel buttons with the bundled software is equally quirky and annoying. And, some of the applications that would normally be quite useful, aren't, simply because they failed to actually ask any REAL WORLD USERS for feedback on their stupid user interface designs!All in all, a worthwhile purchase. Expect to be annoyed by the software, but you will find it useable. Canon, if you are listening, try beta testing your designs before shipping your product. A little bit of tweaking will go a long way towards making a better product. I'm sure that's how Apple does it.
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!!!
You get what you pay for. This one doesnt have that fuzz look after you put it on. I think a lot of people generally dont know how to put these on. You have to use a soft wet tissue. I use toilet paper. With one side wet and the other side kind of dry. You will wipe your psp screen till its clean of dust (to your liking of course). After that you measure where you want it position. Then you take off the no.1 label side and just drop it on. It does most of the work by itself. The other way is using the included squeegee and slowing work your way from one end to the other laying the protector on. So easy, and remember key thing you want the after wet effect so it goes on easy.
I use this mouse for screen-based trading, and it works great. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that it would be nice if the battery lasted a little bit longer. In general, I have to change the battery every day, but at least Logitech was good enough to include 2 batteries so you can use one while charging the other.All in all, a great mouse with excellent capabilities!
OK. Short review but to the point. The product *does* have some limitations and can be sensitive to direction you are pointing the remote at times. BUT, this has always been fixed by putting a fully charged battery in the remote. Overall, this product is FANTASTIC. We have our Blu-Ray player and cable TV box in a closet and control both of them from nearby rooms with the same unit. No line-of-sight needed! No ugly IR receiver next to the TV. Like the title says ... pure gold! Get 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!
I have this camera and love it! I live in the mountains and take a wide variety of pictures and this camera can handle them all. The panoramic and landscape functions are particularly helpful. I also like that the camera has a function that prevents you from taking pictures when the lighting isn't good enough (green light flashes)or the subject isn't in focus(red light flashes). Keeps you from having terrible pictures developed! It is compact and lightweight but still has a realy large zoom lens. Great camera for all occasions...
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.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-SpeechThis product was well worth the money and I could not be any more pleased with my purchase. I purchases this GPS to replace my TomTom 1 3rd ed. and so far it has been a very good investment. The Garmin picks up the signal faster and i can always count on accurate directions. Although there is some downfalls like how you cannot change the roads or avoid certian parts of a route like the TomTom lets you. I also just recently took a trip to Canada and had no trouble finding my way around with it. But overall this and all other nuvi's are great products and I highly recomend them to anyone looking to replace or find thier first GPS!
I bought this mouse about a month ago for my home theater PC, I sit about 5-7 feet from the computer and I had no problems with reception at all. My only complaint is that I can not figure out the tilt wheel, It seems like a really cool feature, but from what I have heard it is not fully integrated into Windows XP, so no blame to the mouse.
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.
Having been a photographer by hobby for 20+ years, I have to say that this is by far the best glass that I have ever shot with. To be succinct, if you are at least a "prosumer" Canon shooter, you shouldn't be without this lens. It has been versatile enough for me to shoot everything from a deceased soldier's burial to youth sports without being a disrupting influence. I've used it to shoot airshows (static displays) and news events. It is simply a must have for the Canon-carrying photojournalist.The mechanics of this "L" lens are solid and the focus is sharp and fast. It may be a little heavy for some but I've gotten used to it. It is an investment that will pay for itself many times over if you take the time to learn it and how to use it.If your wallet can bear it, then I say go for it. You won't regret it.
wife very happy with turn table the best one she has ever had,,assembled easily, arrive on time, and works as it is supposed to,,thanks
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.
I installed this remote for my neighbor who has AV components behind solid doors and it works great. We placed the IR receiver and confirmation LED behind the center speaker. The IR receiver is very sensitive and is able to pick up the signals from the remote even if we point the remote 90 degrees away from the receiver. I'm so impressed that I'm thinking of buying one for myself even though my components are behind glass doors.
Upgraded a Lenovo 3000 N100 (1.4 GHz) with this CPU (2.16 GHz). What a difference. Snappier keyboard and mouse response, better audio fidelity. Less waiting while booting and shutting down. This was like getting a new PC, without needing to migrate ANYTHING... Great supplier, great anti-static packaging. I bought refurbished on purpose (as opposed to used) as it SHOULD MEAN that the product has been removed from something and tested/verified working and then shipped to the buyer. It also means that the thermal compound was cleaned off before being tested and shipped. I can clearly say this was my experience and I am very happy. I had to buy some more thermal compound, but a very little goes a long way...
This item was very flimsy. It was very easily damaged. I had had it for about an hour when the clip completely broke off and rendered it useless. I do not recommend this item to anybody.
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 had this product a few years back and it was GREAT for the time period. It worked wonderfully and even had a radio option (unlike most electronics at the time). Now, since we are in 2011, this electronic might seem a bit outdated (along with the zune)- but still, I think the product was very efficient and i was very happy with it!
I just have to post words of love about this product - I got one 2 weeks ago, and it is AWESOME. It's really hard to get it to skip WITHOUT the anti-skip protection being on, the design is brilliantly thought out (example: automatic resume on all CDs so it goes back to the track you stopped it at, UNLESS you open the lid - it &quot;knows&quot; you've opened it and it'll start again at the beginning), I mean, this is one of the best products I own besides my Swiss Army Knife. One noticeable downside is that it doesn't have an independent line-out, so you'll just have to set the volume at your favorite level for routing it through an amplifier. However, that's about the only nit I've found to pick about this CD player. Oh yeah, just one more thing: TWENTY-HOUR BATTERY LIFE!
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.
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!
This item was a real piece of junk and it did not work when I received it DO NOT PURCHASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY THE REAL THING FROM APPLE.
Hated it, too bulky but that's a personal issue. Expected it to be more friendlier to the hand in regards to holding it. It is good for protection against drops, bumps, scratches, possibly even moisture.
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.
This items can be used when two discjockeys are working together.
These earphones are great once you find the right earsleeve fit. They are great at blocking outside noise and the sound is phenominal! Glad I bought em!
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
The canon powershot s70 is in my opinion the best point and shoot camera you can buy for the money. It has all the shooting modes that an SLR camera would have but in a slim compact design. Set the dial to the preset settings for different situations or tweak the more professional dial choices to get that perfect shot. Though if you are not on the up and up with digital cameras these settings may seem a bit overwhelming. With 7.1MP your pictures will come out extremely clear. Most point and shoot cameras only have 3x optical zoom, but this baby has 3.6x optical zoom. Though sometimes this doesn't get as close as one would want. Add-on's are easy to find at any store that carries the camera. I haven't had any need for an extra battery but I would recommend getting a 512MB compact flash II for even betting images. If you are thinking you need a camera that has a substantial zoom then I would not suggest buying the telephoto lens that can be bought as an accessory. If you want close up images you have to take the lens off then put it back on for the zoom feature. Over all, this camera is great for the everyday use for those who want all of the features of the professional SLR digital cameras. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a new digital camera.
the only problem with this video camera (and I do mean only problem) is that it wasn't the color I was expecting (grey all over instead of black accents). Other than that it is amazing. Granted, it doesn't take the greatest quality video, nor does it take night shots at all, but if you're going to buy a video camera for this price, you better not expect those things anyway. This camera is perfect for catching moments in your life and making fun little videos for fun.
Alright, so I have a Laptop with a 15.6" screen and if you include the bezel,it is 16" altogether. The item description states that it could fit 15.4" laptops. Heh, no! I place my laptop over it and I think, it's too small for my laptop. Nope, I place my laptop inside the bag and zip it up and there is this large pocket of air around the top and sides of the laptop. If you don't want your laptop sliding around in the bag and actually want to keep it safe, don't purchase this bag. I requested for a return, and soon it was authorized. So I'm all happy, ready to return this item. But Wait! The seller makes you pay for return postage. I bought this for about $5 with $5 shipping. If I pay $5 to ship it back, and they give me my $5 back, then I'm basically sending in the bag with a loss of $5. That means I won't have the bag or the money I paid for it. It's like I'm paying to get rid of it!. Forget that! I'd rather keep it and give it to someone who could use it.
This device is simply great. Incredible value for a GPS + Bluetooth device - paying $2000 for GPS and $250 for BT installed in car is lunacy in my book because this device is better and you can walk/bike with it as well. Paired easily with wife's LG and my SE. (the SE also uploaded the address book, LG did not). only 98.5% perfect because no device is, but this is the closest I have ever seen anything come to perfection... I can ramble on and on but the bottom line is - get this.Also - consider where you want to install this - we have it in the left bottom corner of windshield (where the registration sticker is - fits just right - the wide screen would have forced a higher mount...
These batteries are excellent. Bought three from CellTime came very promt. Had bought one from Radio Shack ( not the same brand ) cost as much for one as all three I bought from CellTime.
I used their blank CDs to archive some irreplaceable music 4 or 5 years ago. They now all start to become unplayable and the outer part of the discs are starting to turn brown. I used many brands and this is the only one that does that. I will not touch this brand to store any valuable material, be it CD or DVD or any future type of media.
I bought my HP 5P October 1995 and have only changed the cartridge once. The print test page shows 7,000 pages. Can't beat the price per page -- so far 2 cents per page.I suggest using economode to extend the life -- exspecially graphics intense prints which are just used for archiving.
Because this product had an intermittent buzzing drone coming from the speakers, we returned it. Amazon was nice about returning it. I wish the annoying sound hadn't been there because it was a wonderful product otherwise.
The Contax T3 is the best point'n'shoot in the world--the Leica Minilux is wonderful, but without external flash support (but it's wonderful lens is 1/2 step faster); the Rollei AFM 35 is the same thing but only 1/4 stop faster. Other special-production, top models from the likes of Minolta are OK, but the T3 is the real deal. Complementary products are the 28mm- and 21mm-lens models from Ricoh; for general use, though, the Contax T3, with its external TTL flash capability and best-in-class Zeiss T* lens, wins out.
The Epson Stylus Photo Printer 1400 was a breeze to set up. The colors are deep and clear. On b&w archive scanned photos, the richness was outstanding. Works great with Photoshop Elements. Great value for being able to print 11x17 borderless prints.
I am completely pleased with this mount. Perfect fit, easy to install, comes with everything needed for installation. Even the packaging is of high quality. I mounted mine upside down under a shelf, no problem. The Airport Extreme slides right in, a perfect fit. It fits my new Airport Extreme (version 5) just as well as the previous version.You will love this mount. Everything about it is high quality and easy to use.
Don't get me wrong, this camera takes great pictures. Very good quality even at the lowest setting. As everyone has said, the LCD is useless in low light, as well as the zoom function is akward unless you have rather small hands. BUT, here's the kicker, I have had the camera since Christmas, and today, I get ZOOM ERROR when zooming in to take a pic. I stop, and look at the camera and the lens seems to be crooked. So I tunr the camera off and when the lens is trying to retract it POPS OFF. I took it to Wolf Camera and they said it will have to be sent to Fuji....I would NOT reccomend this camera if you don't have time and money to hassle with repairs if the camera breaks.
Not much to say about a cable that works. Does its job, the price is right. Appears to be of good quality. Have not had it disconnect as at least one other reviewer wrote, but then I routed and secured it so that it wouldn't move.
I've had no problems at all with this device. The setup/adminstration is web-based and intuitive. Occasionally the router needs to be rebooted but I'm not sure if that is due to my DSL modem or the router.
I wasn't able to use this player through my Pioneer VSX-74TXVi AVR, would not pass video via HDMI. I believe this is a Pioneer receiver problem and not the players fault? Some people sent the receiver in for a firmware fix and it seemed to resolve this issue.The only way I could get the player to work was straight through to the display(HDMI), and it rendered a beautiful picture. I believe a fimware fix might be in order from Toshiba to fix this problem, until then, I'll keep my 1st generation XA1 that works just fine for now.From what I hear this is the best player to date, best SD upconversion thanks to the awesome REON chip inside, and the build quality is fantastic, anodized aluminum sides all the way around. The player is half the size of my XA1.I'm really in a small minority group having an HDMI issue, If you want the BEST HD DVD player, get this one for sure!
The Garmin Nuvi 360 replaced my Garmin 330 whose scren started, after 14 monthes, freezing. Rebooting didn't help. I viewed this misfortune as an excuse to buy a vastly improved product, with features I would have paid to enjoy. These features include a non-glare screen, which eliminates a great problem with the 330; voice recognition, which eliminates a measure of uncertainty in using the 330; bluetooth, which solves a serious problem I had when driving through "hands-free" states; shirt pocket size, making it easy to secure when making a few stops - it goes with me, in my pocket; the ease with which I can set a present location as a favorite, helps with places with vague addresses, like flea markets.While the only GPSs I've ever used are the 330 and the Nuvi 360, reviews seem to indicate that the 350 and 360 are superior to other products on the market. Highly recommended.
I purchased this screen with high hopes of being able to see my projection in medium light but I guess I should have looked at the viewing angle more closely.When they said that it was a 15 degree viewing angle I did not estimate how high my projector is off the ground.I guess I thought the high power would be better. It looks great if I stand on my couch.Otherwise it is like looking at someone else's laptop. Only buy if you like standing while watching a movie. Or you live in a galaxy without a sun.Guess my 1500 lumens sony projector wasnt enough. Might need a 8000 lumen theather digital projector for this.P.S. Amazon shipping is the best around.
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!
I love this thing. It's got all the gadgets you could ever want(nearly). I,m never without it when working on computers or P.A..
This is a great product - it is worth the little extra money to protect my lense. I recommend this investment.
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 love this back pack. It has a great look and feel. It is also has a lot of space and a very sturdy construction
So it has been over a year now, and not one single problem.I am using this as an over-the-air TV, a montor for DVD's, a monitor for HD DVD's, and a montor for my Xbox 360.It is all ran through a Yamaha Audio / Video controller, with Adcom amps front and rear, and Polk Audio Reference Speakers.In my area, I get about 10 over the air channels--Fox, ABC, NBC, OPB and some others I can't rememeber...The Plasma automatically adjusts for whatever signal you are receiving, whether it is 480p, 720p, or 1080i. If it gets a signal in 480 4:3, you will get black lines on the sides...as of today, I have not seen any indication of burn in.I am playing my Xbox 360 and watching HD DVD's in 1080i. The picture is absolutely amazing! Just amazing!I left the 'picture' on Panasonics default setup as 'vivid'. Then I turned down the contrast (picture) to 10, sharpness to -5, tint 0, color 0.I am using component in for both the 360 and the HD DVD.I would recommend this Plasma to anyone!
If you spend most of your day in front of a monitor, and if you want something that will make it easy to manipulate large images or multiple applications, you can't do better than this, IMHO. I run two monitors simultaneously, and run this one side by side with the old type, and there's no question that a second monitor--just like this one--is in my future. I have been happy with every Sony product I've purchased, and this monitor is no exception. The brightness and picture clarity is unsurpassed. We looked at a alot of monitors side by side, and this one won, hands down. I have not regretted the additional $$. Make sure you send in the rebate before the deadline runs out.
The Hot Link XL is as advertised. It works great for hiding AV equipment in a closet or cabinet. My application was to hit all my equipment in a closet directly behind the wall my plasma is mounted on. It works great. The "eye" is very sensitive. I have it mounted in the center, behind my plasma pointing up --yes completely hidden and out of sight. It must pick up the IR as it bounces off the wall or ceiling. I had to play around with the placement of the relay on my equipment, that only becasue I couldn't find the receiver eye on my equipment, but that only took 5 minutes and two people -- one to hold the relay in different positions and one to control the remote becasue they are in separate rooms. I didn't think the cables are cheap as some of thee other posts thought. It is much smaller than I thought.
This is about my fifth iron in 15 years, and I hope it'll stay awhile. In its first month, it's been easier to handle than corded irons, more reliable than a prior cordless, heats evenly and cleanly, doesn't drip (I don't have to mop up after I close the ironing board now!), stores nicely, and the reservoir works very well. It's a little slow to heat and cool for different fabrics, but tolerable, and to me the blinking-light/steady-light indicator is easy to use in recognizing it's ready to use. Way to go, Panasonic...!
its a cable, what can i really say about it, it works, so thats cool, ummm it was cheap, thats cool to. if u need a cable, buy this one, i guess,
Love this! I have an Alienware laptop. They're notorious for shutting down due to overheating due to the desktop processor in a laptop unit. After getting the Antec Notebook Cooler those shut downs have been much more rare. I've gone through a lot of coolers and this is the best!
Now I can store as many pictures and songs on my phone as I want. I love it!!!!
If you've got the $1k+ for the "other" Canon 35mm, go for it. Otherwise, this product is the ticket. Thirty-five mm is the equivalent of 50mm (the natural view) considering a form factor of 1.6. Get the hood. Its an expensive piece of plastic, but worth it. You'll protect your cheap plastic lens and look like a pro.bd
I purchased the Ilive boombox for my daughter for Christmas despite some of the negative reviews. She is 13 so the sound quality needed to be good but not just fantastic. Unfortunately the most important thing to a 13 year old is having the Ipod work correctly. The radio had lots of static, but then we couldn't get the Ipod Itouch (1st generation) to connect correctly. Every time we connected it, it made a beeping noise every few seconds while it was playing, and the screen kept blinking back and forth from a battery charging picture back to her screen saver picture. I purchased the Sony Docking Station for my mother for her birthday and she thinks that it is fantastic!! It is a bit more money, but I guess you get what you pay for!! I decided on this one for my daughter so that she could carry this one around the house while doing her chores, or bring it out by the pool in the summer. I should have stuck with the Sony for her as well!! I am in the process of trying to return this item for a full refund. Even if we could get it to work correctly it's not worth the headache!
This home dock is great. It is small out of the way and works perfectly. It has better sound quality the Siris. I actually stopped my Sirius subscription and changed over to XM. The sound is 100% better.
not a bad price so I bought 3.....they will make nice Christmas presents for the kids..should have waited because I found them cheaper elsewhere.for the same exact thing.
Having used the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX HSM lens for portrature and wildlife work in Costa Rica recently, I can highly recommend this lens. The lens is very strong and well built, extremely fast, silent, and sharp. There are times when the lens will hunt a little bit when focusing, but this is not enough of a problem to cause you to miss a shot or cause a problem. The ability to imediately manualy focus the lens without having to switch to manual focus is not only a great convenience, it is absolutely a necesity when photoghaphing wildlife in the jungle, or even through the brush or in a tree in your own backyard. If your camera should focus on the foreground clutter instead of the desired subject matter, all one has to do is to rotate the focusing ring to focus on the subject, and shoot. I have found this lens to be extremely sharp and acurate over the entire frame area. The F2.8 light gathering ability is excelent, alowing you to add the Sigma APO 2X EX teleconverter to have a fully auto 140-400 F5.6 lens as well for little more money. Using this combination as well I have noticed no decrease in sharpness of image quality, although focusing may be slightly slower. In continuous focus mode this combination still had no trouble keeping up with birds in flight, although a tripod would be highly recomended. A nice feature is the tripod mount which can be used to grip and hold the lens and camera while shooting, or in less than a second can be detatched from the lens if so prefered. The camera can also be rotated a full 360 degrees within the tripod mount instead of the stndard 90 degrees of most other brands of lenses. The lens comes complete with with end caps, a padded soft side storage case, and even a lens hood, specialy designed to eliminate vigneting- at no extra charge. Although normaly dedicated to Nikor lenses, after inspecting and using this lens I found it to be equal in quality and better designed (in my opnion) in some areas than the Nikor 80-200 F2.8 silent wave lens. It is also smaller and lighter than the Nikor lens, a big plus in all day use, in or out of the jungle. On top of everything else I was able to purchase the Sigma lens for...less than the Nikor lens. A great lens at a great price.
Great product, however I've found that some devices, when connected to the hub won't function properly. In particular, (ATTN DJ's) the serato scratch live hardware will not pass a signal when connected through the hub.All in all however, its a great piece of hardware, looks slick on my desk and hides a lot of ugly wires.(Another small note, the LED was red in the unit i received.)
I really want to like this printer. When it prints, the results are wonderful. The problem is, to say it's prone to jamming up is an understatement. NOTHING I can do can keep this this running. I spend my days hand feeding it pages.... and still having 10+ sheets get destroyed in the process. I'll never buy another HP product in my life.
I have mtx dual magnum 12s doin a 1000wattz. Dis amp pushes them hard witout them bein bridge. Only had it 4 2days drivin back in forth to work about 30mins and it doesnt get hot. Great product 4 da price!!!!!
Yep, this ink sure is black. Good black ink. How does one review black ink? It arrived in a timely manner but I found I could have gotten it cheaper through HP after the purchase. You live and learn.
The cables I received work as expected. No concerns no problems. This was the only place I was able to find these cables. I am glad to have found them with Amazon's help.
I upgraded from Xerox M940, what a change. No error messages, it actually works without a glitch. Double sided copying is wonderful, fast scanning and printing, document feeder is a big plus for multiple scans/copies.Two trays for different kinds of paper ( I loaded one with legal and one with letter size)The only conn is that if you turn it off, the computer will not wake it, so you have to manually turn it back on, but who cares... Got it at Office Max for $... Great deal. Big five stars.
THe radio works great....except the last 2 Sony walkman am/fm radios I have had you were able to CLIP onto your WAISTE band when exercising.....it was just a large CLIP thing....THIS new one has a different type that you HAVE to use a BELT with! and WHO uses a belt to work out ? I certainly dont.....so I am using a VERY LARGE safety pin thru the hole in the back and then I pin it onto my shorts....which has made a nice hole in the material of two pairs. Otherwise it is a great item!
The Canon EF-S 10-22mm ultra-wide zoom lens is an optical miracle - or at least so it seems to older photographers who had to carry several lenses to do what this one does and even then could get have the near perfection of edge to edge sharpness and (especially after RAW correction) low linear distortion.Many users will find that the EF-S 10-22 becomes one of their most used lenses. In some cases because it allows them to "get more in." But -- better yet! -- because it allows such interesting compositions with its great depth of field.Some have complained about the cost of this lens. But considering what it does and how well it does it that cost is really quite reasonable.Could it be better yet? Sometimes I have wished for a faster aperture. But considering what that would have done to the weight (and cost) of the lens the trade off is a good one. And although wide lenses allow for slow shutter speeds inherently, motion compensation would have been a nice addition to allow for even longer hand-held exposures.In summary: A super-sharp, moderately sized, zoom lens for Canon's 'small sensor' DSLRs with a very useable range of wide to ultra-wide focal lengths.
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!!
I am a basic point and shoot picture taker and previously owned a Kodak camera (Z730) which I really liked at the time, but after it had an accident I decided to go with the Canon 600. I wanted a more compact camera and after reading a lot of reviews here on Amazon, I thought I would give Canon a try over another Kodak. The Canon takes much better pictures than the Z730 - sharper, crisper, brighter. If you can afford to go with the Canon SD series cameras I don't think you'll be disappointed, I love mine. I will say that my husband has a Kodak Z740 at work that we have used a few times, and that camera also took beautiful pictures, so I don't necessarily think that all Kodak brands are inferior. Also I've taken video clips on the Canon which is nice to have and the video seem pretty good. Overall I have been very happy with the camera.
Works Great, Easy Setup, documentation is a little weak. Most people will have success with this product.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
Holds my Rebel T2i with kit lens, sturdy connection. Not like those little aluminum ones where the plastic breaks.Rubber feet smell like chemicals but that will go away just like my bulb duster did. Fits easily in my bag. Does not swivel though.
The switch shipped and arrived quickly. I'm using it as a hub, even though it is a switch, with a DSL connection in, and multiple ethernet connections out. One of them goes into my Netgear firewall/router appliance. All machines behind the firewall/router work just as well as they did before I installed the switch between the DSL modem and the router. Installation was a piece of cake. The firmware seems to work as advertised.
I purchase the wireless router for my home and i could say without a doubt, it is the best purchase i have ever made to go with my laostops.
I'm very satisfied with all the applications of my MP3. It meets all the needs and price is right.
I priced this cable at $27 at a local office supply store. I got it here for less than $9. Works well and was just what I needed.
I have an issue with regular earphones. The one at my left ear always slips out when I'm running so I had to search for an alternative. At first look this earphones look weird and I was wondering if they would fit nicely.And they do. They fit perfectly on the ears, they hold in place very well while I'm running and the sound quality is awesome.And for 9.99, it's definitely a bargain!
I got this for my wife to use with her Nike+. It works great and did not have to go buy another pair of $100+ sneakers just to use. Holds firmly in place. I bought a 2nd case and sensor for her to use at work. Both have done well with no issues.
Movies look great. Like the idea that I can put a whole box set of dvds and not have to get up to change it.
I purchased this camera when it initially was offered and loved the 7x optical as well as the stereo widescreen movie mode. I loved it so much I bought my daughter the same one as well a few months later.Well after 6 months of casual use I recieve the "Camera Stabilizer is not available" error message. The camera is dead after that. Calling customer center was a good experience; I returned the camera (at my expense) and they returned the camera with a service report indicating there were scratches on the camera (there were none) and that the lense assembly was replaced. Also the warranty would only be honored for 90 days. The turnaround time was very good - I think 2 weeks total.Well, next trip I took with the camera I took about 100 shots and now have the same error message. To boot, my daughters camera now has the same error message. So now I have two to return.This camera is very independable and I have been sickened by the fantastic pics I have missed when this thing decides to quit.I take very good care of this camera - ensuring it is always in its case and it has never been dropped or mishandled.STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMERA!!
We really like the ability to quickly scroll through the song titles using the blue circle.
Having lost my original Kindle that was no longer available, I chose the Paperwhite. While it has a few good features it doesn't compare to the original. I thought maybe I just had to get used to it but I've had it for a while now and really miss my old Kindle. The new one has nothing to hold on to. The frame is way too small so I am constantly touching the screen unintentionally. I really miss the keyboard. I used it a lot to recall formerly introduced characters or situations. Now when I use that drop-down touch function I lose my place in the book. So now I have to make a point of the location so I can go back there manually. I really like the lighted screen. But I would go back to the original in a heartbeat.
I've been using this receiver since mid-December. I have an indoor antenna, and an RCA 27V530T standard def tv. I've connected this receiver to my tv using both the s-video and the component cable (not at the same time). I don't have Cable so I was using rabbit ears to get locals. There has been a huge difference b/n tv before the receiver and after. Using the s-video connection, the picture looked great; 100x better than before. Not only the picture, but I was also getting several more channels than before. When I connected the receiver using the component cables, the difference was amazing. It's literally like I have DVDs of these channels (again I don't have a HDTV). There was also richer color using the component connections instead of the s-video connections. I'm getting FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, 5 different channels of PBS (including PBS HD), a couple of weather channels, and the two WB channels. I'm missing one local channel, but the channel is not worth trying to readjust my antenna, as it took a while to place the antenna in the perfect spot.The problems w/ this receiver are minor, and more annoying than anything else. For one this receiver does not have channel changing buttons on the front of the receiver. If I can't find the remote, I better hope the last channel I watched wasn't the weather channel, otherwise I'm out of luck. Another complaint I have is that I can't access the channel's signal strength directly; I have to go through the menus to view the signal. It doesn't seem like much of an issue, but hitting a button once is a lot easier than hitting "menu - right - right - enter - up - right" (and you have to do that everytime if you change the channel). There's also no sound to indicate whether your strengh is high or low (like the strengh meter on a Dish Network or DirecTV DBS receiver). The problem w/ these "little" issues is that I believe these are the same complaints that users of the previous generation of Samsung HD receivers had, yet Samsung hasn't addressed the issues. I believe these issues are the difference b/n this being a good receiver and a great receiver.All in all, I still think this receiver is a great buy. The receiver is not perfect, but the pros far outweigh the cons. Again, I don't have a HD tv, but I still used the component connections (not composite!!!) and get an EXCELLENT PICTURE.
I use windows vista which is supposedly compatible with both the headset and skype. The headset works great under all circumstances but for some reason whenever I attempt to use it with skype, it refuses to work. How did you guys manage to get it working with skype? :(
After about 6 hours of searching on the net, I decided to buy this TV for the bedroom, and it's worth it for the DVD alone. It saves all those cables and trying to find outlet space in the bedroom, something which is not usually a problem for a living room entertainment center. All of the features work as advertised, and the picture is sharp.My old TV received 2 channels (both of them NBC) with the help of an antennae booster, and this TV gets 11! Of course, 4 of them are in Spanish, but it still feels like a jump to cable.Do not be fooled by my VHF/UHF dependence into thinking that I am not tech-savvy. The reason I don't have cable is because I am usually busy on my computers and don't have much time for TV, other than listening to it in the background.I have, and do, recommend this TV to everyone in the market for a 20&quot; set.
I wish I had read other reviews before buying this product. The price looks great ($200), but it is you who pays in the end. Apparently, my dvd player lasted longer than most in these reviews (6 months), but I only used it 10-20 times. First the color picture started going black and white intermittantly, then the power supply started to fail, and finally it will no longer play discs of any kind. After contacting the company, I was told it is no longer under warranty, and guess what? The repair costs would be as much as replacing the player itself. I will never purchase another Polaroid product again!!! And I hope this review saves someone else money, time, and angish.
I had recieved an energy audit, and one of the recommendations was to get a couple "smart" power strips to cut down on phantom power draw from my laptop peripherals and stereo.The good:* supports lots of outlets* works great for some applications* can produce a noticeable energy savings.The bad:* very difficult to calibrate* sometimes "stutters" with equipment that takes variable power.I bought 2:The first I attached to my home theater setup, with my receiver as the master. This made sense-- the receiver can have a very high output, and you can't watch/listen to anything without the receiver being on. It took me a little while to figure out where everything should be plugged in. After that, you turn off the master on and off, while you adjust a dial on the side, to determine a threshold for when the switched outlets should be on or not. After playing with it for 3 days, I haven't gotten a good setting so the strip knows when the receiver is on. I've also tried plugging in the receiver and my HD projector... still no dice. I'll likely take out this "smart" power strip, and replace it with 2 "dumb" power strips, so I don't have to fiddle with the knobs every time I turn the stereo on/off. When this works, it should save around 120W of constant power.The second I attached to my laptop, printer, external monitor, USB hub, and flash card reader. This works better... most of the time. Mostly, when I turn on the laptop, it turns on (and keeps on) the peripherals. Sometimes I turn on the laptop, and the strip can't decide whether the laptop is on or not, and the external monitor is turned on, then off, then on... When this works, it saves around 80W of constant power-- about $6/month where i live.So... I wouldn't recommend it with a receiver as the master. A big TV might work. A home theater projector is a waste of time. a laptop will take calibration, but should work.
If you're looking for speakers to flood your patio with nice background sound without raising the ire of your neighbors, the Audio Source LS400's are a great choice. They are not the most powerful, but they provide excellent bacground music at a GREAT price.Our home builder offers these same products through their installer, at about twice the price!
The buttons take a little bit of force to snap together. Not an extreme amount of force, but enough that the container holds itself together quite well. For the price, I have no complaints. Storing Xbox 360 and PS3 games in this thing, and they fit perfectly.
The antenna and the rf to mini jack adapter aren't worth anything at all. Plugging in rabbit ears or even attaching to a large roof top antenna still left me with a poor picture, even though this line has been plenty to get a nice picture on other sets. Ultimately I had to run a powered inline signal amplifer to get a couple of channels to come in good, and a couple that are still barely acceptable. I think if you are not planning on hooking this thing to cable or satellite, save your money.
I've owned this receiver for three years now. I bought it to use as both an audio receiver and a video switcher. At first it was great, but after about 6 months I noticed some serious degradation in the picture quality - dark picture with serious horizontal waves. At first I thought it was poor cable reception or a problem with the television or cable connections, however I've traced the problem to the internal receiver. The sound quality is still fine. I've wired a work around that's acceptable, but defeats the purpose of buying a home theater receiver to handle all of the source selection. I'm sure Sony can come up with a better quality video switcher for a high end product.
Im very happy with this Filter.. it was a great deal and does just want it needed to do. Go Get one!
This is a great little rack mount - one space - and lots of outlets! Seems solid and looks sharp. Exactly what my little portable rack needed.
I have been using this little six cup Presto electric percolator for about ten months. It makes consistently good, hot coffee. It can also sit for a couple of hours without tasting old, it's very handy for making just one mug of coffee, and it's easy to clean. I was replacing a more expensive pot that soon made only warm coffee. I'm very glad I chose this one because I like my coffee hot.
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
I recently added the Sennheiser HD555,Sony MDR-V6, andSennheiser HD280 Proto my headphone collection. I have unintentionally amassed quite a collection of earphones and headphones. My sole purpose for the HD555 was to gain the best possible sound for watching television shows and DVD movies, while connected to my PC. Was the HD555 worth adding to my collection?PROS- Extremely comfortable- Fantastic sound, especially for video- Single-sided cord- Sweet value (buy 2!)- Good looking- User replaceable cord & pads- 50 ohms now, instead of 120, for better driving of portables and PC'sCONS- No case included- Lacks some bass- Replaceable parts crazy expensiveDespite my history of audio equipment ownership(Linn, NAD, Nakamichi, B&O;, etc.), I do not consider myself an audiophile or expert. I usually just go by what actual experts recommend and on occasion I will spend time sitting in a listening room comparing components. Despite my experience, I have paid very little attention to headphones, because until recently, I did not use them as frequently as speakers. I believe that I am guilty of frequently buying the wrong headphones. And I truly feel that many people are guilty of the same thing. I have come to the conclusion that my #1 priority in headphones is comfort, then sound quality at a close #2, with convenience being #3. I used to have the order completely backwards, which I now realize was a big mistake.COMFORTOf the 10 or so headphones I have owned (all under $100), the Sennheiser HD555 is the most comfortable pair I have ever worn. Compared to many full-sized headphones, they are light weight and the headband does not squish the top of my head. The velour earpads are the epitome of headphone comfort and will be hard for me to use any other earpads now. Eyeglass wearers will also find them comfortable. The pressure on my head and ears are fairly minimal, especially when compared to the closed HD280 Pro I had recently. The open HD555 also allows a bit of breathing as well so your ears won't sweat as much as closed cans. I can easily watch a couple of movies without fatigue. Remember, because these are open cans, they will leak sound out and you'll also hear outside noise. I wanted open headphones because I will use them in a quiet environment and can listen out for my wife and kids should they need my attention.SOUND QUALITYThe big mistake I have made in the past is thinking that sound quality trumped comfort. That is the reason I bought the HD280 Pro initially, despite all the comments about "vise grip" tightness. The HD555 is comfortable AND sound great. Anyone that tells you different is lying or have their nose's high in the clouds. Overall sound was very natural and detailed. I don't listen to music nearly as much as I used to but I do watch a lot of DVD's and videos on Hulu and Netflix streaming. The HD555 uses what Sennheiser refers to as a, "surround reflector", which they claim, "improves spatial sound characteristics." Believe it or not, it works. I also found music listening to be very enjoyable, but mostly for rock and other music that don't have heavy bass. Rap, techno, and trance sounded fine, but it wasn't nearly as fun to listen to as on my Sony MDR-V6, which has great bass, but is harsh in the highs. Despite the data sheet provided by Amazon.com, the HD555's are rated at 50 ohms of impedance. I believe they stopped production of the 120 ohm version around 2006. The 50 ohms are better for driving portables and PC's. There is also a lot of information on the Internet about modding these cans for arguably better sound. I personally like to keep my cans stock. Also remember to give them about 50-75 hours to break in. I've listed some of the materials I used to test the sound quality below. All source audio were Lame VBR encoded or FLAC encoded:Various Trance- DJ TiestoTristessa- Smashing PumpkinsSuddenly I See- KT TunstallEnter Sandman- MetallicaWithout Me- EminemEverything- Michael Bubl&eacute;The Way You Make Me Feel- Michael JacksonChains Of Love- ErasureHold On- Sarah McLachlanOmaha Beach scene in Saving Private RyanOpening scene in Star Trek (2009)CONVENIENCEConvenience to me really refers to how easy headphones are to use, store, and maintain. The single-sided cord is great to avoid messy tangles and general comfort, but they are also straight and not coiled. I personally prefer coiled because I use them in front of a computer. Coiled cords don't tangle and are easier to manage than non-coiled cables, but then again, these are audiophile headphones, not monitoring or DJ headphones. For those who use the HD555 with their actual home theater system, the straight cord is probably better to have. They do not fold up at all so an included pouch or case would have been nice for storage and travel. It is important to note that if you are looking at the HD555 for use with a portable, or in my case, a PC, that the cord terminates to a 1/4" headphone plug (the larger plug). It does come with a straight adapter to 3/8" plug (35mm small plug) but I highly recommend purchasing a flexible adapter to alleviate stress on the jack connector. Moreover, the headphone jack on my Logitech Z-2300 speakers would not take the included adapter because the overall size was too big. I could only plug it in directly to my sound card. I eventually purchased a flexible Grado adapter (which did not come with my Grado SR60). Lastly, the cord and earpads are user replaceable but holy mackerel are they expensive! The replacement parts are kind of hard to find as well. I would seriously rather buy a new pair of headphones than pay for the replacement parts, if for no other reason than to get another 2 years worth of warranty.SUMMARYIf I had to pick only one pair of headphones at the $100 or less price point, I would likely pick the Sennheiser HD555. The balance of comfort, sound quality and convenience, make them one of the better buys, in my opinion. I had the Grado SR60 for a few years but recently sold them because I tired of the way the ear cups attached to the headband. Unless you have specific reasons for looking at closed, monitoring or DJ headphones, I would steer clear of them no matter how good they sound. The Sennheiser HD555 is the best of all worlds in my opinion and I'm tempted to buy a 2nd pair just as backups. I enjoy them that much!
I thought my old pictures were sharp, but after using this lens, my old pictures don't look as sharp :). It does not matter if the lens is at 70mm or 200mm, it's just as sharp. At first the lens felt heavy, but after a few hundred shots, I got used to using it hand held like I did with my old feather weight lens. USE THE STRAP! USE THE STRAP! USE THE STRAP! Or prepare to drop everything. It can be held by hand, but I had a very close call when I first tried it :). This lens does come with the lens cap, lens hood, and a very big bag the size of a 2 liter bottle of coke by the way. lol :). I don't know why people ask me if I'm gay when I carry that bag...Despite the bag, this is a great lens. I shot birds, I shot cars, I shot houses, I saw a chicken the other day and shot that. I even shot the police.... @ 200mm lol :). Then, I looked up and shot the moon. I need to travel around the world to find more stuff to shoot!A guy asked me if this lens would zoom. "You see that fly on top of that truck over yonder?" I said. lol :)They don't call them Canon for nothing.
I've been using this product now for a few months and it does what it promises, stores a gig of data. I've had no problems with it.
Netgear always makes great products so I wasn't surprised the 5-port switches I received work as expected. Pricing was competitive and shipping was fast. Thanks.
I can't say for sure whether or not this filter does much for the photos. I live in Maui so have been getting a lot of vog which is why I bought this filter. I figured vog is similar to haze so the filter would be able to do the same light reflecting adjustments of air particles. My photos are clear but I'm not able to get the amount of saturation I was hoping for. I've also paired this with a B&W circular polarizing filter and the photos do come out slightly better. I wonder whether or not I could have obtained similar or better results without the filters during post-processing in GIMP (competitor to PhotoShop).
This is a perfect clock cd player for my daughter. Thank you for great customer service and for the fast delivery
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!
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.
I bought these and a set of the Shure e4c headphones. These are smaller but they sounded tinny on the high end. I ended up returning these and buying a second pair of the e4c for my wife.
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.
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
Most airlines have a 2.5mm Jack at your seat for TV and Music. Using this allows me to use my own head phones .
I run a small printing business from my house. I can use remanufactured inks and get my costs down to 30 cents for an 11X17 and sell the output for $1.30. That's cash in my pocket. I do and average of 200 11X17's per week. This printer puts money in my pocket and never fails! Heck I bought some rolled paper and cut it with a saw to 13&quot; width and print 50&quot; banners. This machine has become my printing partner. I can bring in $200 profit a week for hitting the print button and dropping the prints off... I'd say it's a good investment. By the way... I have five printers and have used about 150 different models from all manufactures of printers over the past 5 years (from working in retail selling them) and this printer is the most solid stable printer I've touched.
This product did not want to install. After the intitial attempt my computer crashed and I lost all my pictures and music library. It took me a while to restore my computer, delaying further attempts to install this product. I called the support team and they wanted money to help me configure my old system. I have installed this product before and it was no where near this difficult. I will never buy linksy products again.
I recently purchased this card for my Canon FS100, I only recently purchased the camera itself and this is the first card I have purchased for the camera, but so far it has worked well with my camera and I think this is a great product for the price.
I've owned this for a year and used it frequently with perfect functionality. It's very reliable and high quality so I fully recommend this product.
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.
The hinge design on this player sucks. There is one friction clutch on the left hinge, and just a guide on the right. As a result, the left hinge will spontaneously break leaving you with several hundred dollars worth of a paper weight.PIECE OF JUNK....DO NOT BUY!The engineers who designed that hinge are MORONS! (I hope they see this) I hope Polaroid fires you and I hope you suffer spontaneous breakage of products you spend your hard earned money on due to someone else's STUPID DESIGN.
I bought these binder insert pages along with a Bellagio Binder. The pages fit perfectly in that binder and hold CDs and DVDs. No issues of any kind.One very big plus to these insert pages: The disks load into the top of the pockets, not the side. A small flap folds down over the disk, holding it securely in place. These inserts do not allow disks to fall out as the side loading ones do.
I have the Magellan Meridian Platinum. The mount holds it securely. It comes with a rubber strip that provides some shock absorption. It has a nice crisp snap in and quick release for the GPS. I have over 100 miles riding with it on roads, bumpy bike trails and some off road. The mount has held solidly to the bike and held the GPS securely. Reception has been perefect. The mount does not interfere with operation.Main complain it the mount is done with long screws. Wish it had some quicker way to change to another bike. Might not be a good way to do it, but I still want it rather then spend another $25.
i searched for well over a month comparing lcd to plasma to find out the best quality for the picture quality and settled on SONY'S KDL-40W3000. when you plug this baby in for the first time and watch a blu-ray movie you will be blown away. i recommend trying BBC's series Planet Earth on blu-ray first. the colors are so vibrant and saturated, i thought i was looking through a glass window. the 16,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio really shows. it blows some plasma tv's ive seen at a much higher price away, really. don't settle for the KDL-40V2500. it doesn't compare. this has more then twice the contrast ratio, 24p true frame output and picture in picture. it does suffer from motion lag as most lcd do when it come to fast motion scenes but you don't really notice it unless the motion is horizontal and really fast. if you want to spend a few bucks more, i recommend getting the XBR4 or XBR5 series with 120 FRC. this will eliminate the horizontal motion lag. i wish i did LOL. very satified with this LCD. 5 OF 5 stars.
I just bought the Slingbox Pro and installed it. This is the first Slingbox device I have purchased or used. Setup was very easy and this thing was running great in no time flat. I used the Slingbox brand outlet router thingies. They work great as well and were easy to setup. I even downloaded the slingbox mobile player for my wifes Motorola Q and she can now view our tv from her mobile phone! We have it connected to our DVR unit and now she can view her saved showed whenever and wherever she wants. She travels a lot for work so this makes her very happy! Very happy.
This is a great camera. We were looking for a good quality camera that the average joe could easily figure out how to use. This is it. I had this camera set up and ready to use plus connected to the computer in less than five minutes. It is great to use anywhere because of all the different presets. Overall this is great family camera.
This is great unit with excellent customer support.I am hard of hearing and was having trouble with the closed captioning (cc) with the unit on some non-cc labeled disks.I email customer service and they responded in less than 12 hours.For those that like/depend on cc, this the response:"Closed Captioning requires that the video signal be analog, and that the signal be 480i (non-progressive).If you are using HDMI, then you will need to switch to the analog outputs. If you will be utilizing component, then you will need to set the output to 480i"Thank you OPPO, great product!
I am disappointed with the reception of this radio. I bought it so that I wouldn't have to use my expensive ipod as a simple FM radio, but after only a day I can see that I need to revert to the ipod. The station right here in town that my ipod picks up perfectly is mildly distorted, and it lost completely when I head over the mountain. The ipod never loses the signal. Bummer, as I bought this based on all the good reviews of its reception, but sadly my experience is quite the opposite.I'm still going to keep it for baseball games and maybe camping or beach days, but basically it doesn't perform it's sole function very well.
Please do not be discouraged by the negative remarks for this product and the WPC11 PC Card combination.I have no experience in networking computers (and I am not associated with Linksys) but it took an effortless 1:45 hours to put up a home network. Everything worked well. I can now lug my laptop to any point in the house and still surf the net at high speed and access my desktop computer's files.Just make sure to download the latest firmware and use &quot;infrastructure&quot; rather than &quot;ad hoc&quot; and you're on your way.Your range will vary depending on your environment, if you are near powerlines, 2.4GHz phones, brick walls, water pipes... etc, your range will diminish.
I lost a mini tripod exactly like this one and just had to get another one. This tripod is small and convenient to carry around in the camera case. I used it to take some wonderful night photos and fireworks photos. It works great anytime you need to use slow shutter speeds. It is also nice to take self or group photos that you want to be in. Because of the flexible legs, it works great on non-level, curved or uneven surfaces.
Dell laptops do not have the power at the USB to run this drive without the extra USB Power Booster Cable (not included) and at the additional cost of $18.56 (with Shipping and Handling) which would be great except it's been perpetually out of stock, so my very sleek looking Passport USB 2.0 Hard Drive sits unused and useless. Don't make the same mistake.
I bought these speakers to go with the Harmon Kardon AVR 347. The sound is fantastic. Very clear and crisp. I highly recommend purchasing the set.
Length:: 2:34 MinsDesigned to prevent stray light from entering the lens in order to keep unwanted glare from affecting your photographs. In addition to eliminating light flare it also will improve the protection of the lens from accidental impact. I like how the inside of the lens hood is covered with a felt like flocking material to eliminate reflection and scratches that could possibly reflect into the lens and photograph.The lens fits snuggly and feels secure. It will mount in the reverse mode but it does make the lens with the hood too big in diameter to fit into my lens bags. Mounting the lens hood backwards may let it fit into your camera bag easier depending on how much space it has.I like this lens cover a lot but I wish it would fit into my lens bags while on the lens so I didn't have to carry it separately. I have included a short video of the lens and how it looks on your camera and the size when compared to the lens bag. I hope it is helpful to you.Benefits:* Keeps your lens cleaner from wind-blown dust, rain or mist.* Shades the hood to reduce light flare, discoloration or hazy images caused by stray light.* Improves contrast and photographic image quality.* Pedal shape works effectively while reducing the added weight of the lens hood.* Protects your lens from accidental drops and bumps (in a limited manner).* Inside surface is coated with a mat velvet style flocking to eliminate reflection and reduce scratches that could be reflected into the lens.* The lens hood will mount backwards on the lens for storage.* The lens hood mounting is snug and tight on the lens.Cons:* Does add length to the lens (As expected) and makes it harder to store. (Adds 2 inches to the lens length)* Adds diameter to the lens so it does not fit into my large lens bags even when reverse mounted on the lens. (The lens hood is 3.9 inches in diameter)This is a very good product and I rate it 5 stars. I recommend it to you.
I had never owned a flat-screen tv before, so I decided to take a chance on this one. I am very glad I did. Picture is very crisp and clear, sound is excellent. And you can't beat the price. It was very easy to set up, and the remote is pretty well laid out. There was a high-pitch squeal that came out of the back of the set, but that went away after the first few minutes of use and never came back. The front is a silver color, so it might stick out a little from the rest of your furniture. I would definitely recommend this television, especially at its current price...
I bought these for my mother who's primary language is English so she could type in Korean. Great deal, transparent and yellow "Hangul" made this super easy for her to see. The decals go on easy and this was a perfect solution for her. Would totally recommend this to anyone.
the card is great. it works very well and is very fast. signal strength seems good but i havent gone far enough away to test it out. i had trouble with aoss but that doesnt matter because my connection is secure enough as it is
I own a Celestron NexStar SLT 130. I was looking for an eyepiece kit to expand beyond the two (9 mm and 25 mm) that came with the telescope. I have been very pleased with the kit. The eyepieces seem pretty good to me, though I am definitely on the amateur side of the spectrum. My only negative comment is that it would have been nice to not duplicate my existing 9 mm eyepiece (the kit comes with 4, 6, 9, 15 and 32 mm). However, I did know that it would be duplicated prior to purchasing, so it was my choice to do so.The filters also work well, though it would be nice if their little boxes came labeled on the outside. I ended up labeling them with a marker to make it easier to pick the right one. The included guide for using the filters was also helpful.The carrying case seems relatively sturdy with pretty good foam packaging inside.I would definitely recommend this purchase to others.
This is a fantastic camera that takes excellent pictures! I highly recommend it, with one caveat: the auto-focus is *really* slow. (Much slower than Canon point-and-shoot digicams, and much slower than Canon 35mm film SLRs.)
This is my favorite stylus. I definitely prefer a slim line. The point isn't as &#34;squishy&#34; as regular ones, so it takes a bit of getting used to it.
I had a 100 disk changer and found this to be the next evolution in listening enjoyment. I plugged it in, pushed a few buttons and started listening to my tracks all before I picked up the manual. Simple and effective. I haven't had one problem with the unit or the functions that were shipped with it. Great product and extremely inexpensive. Way-to-go Netgear!
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!
This is by far much better than the MS 6000. It has a light, yet firm feel and the movement is great for games. The clicking is very comfortable, the grip is good and clean-feeling. Overall, the best wireless mouse of the four that I have owned.
I have used this projector for my conf room for about 1 month now and it seems to work as expected. The cost was very competitive after the mail in rebate so I feel I made a successful purchase based on the cost. It blows out some strong heat so I hope that is normal and not a sign it is overloading itself. Overall I would recommend.
This is a marvelous printer. It's wireless! It can scan, copy, print, and fax with no problems. There are no flaws with this device. It does all that it says and then some. It prints fantastic photos. Speaking of photos the front camera usb makes printing pictures as easy as 1-2-3. You also have front facing memory card slots. You want a top of the line printer, then you should purchase the HP office jet 6310. It's December of 2011 and mine is still giving me good use. You won't be disappointed.
I put the color cartridge in my canon pixma ip 1700, it gave a message , insert cartridge., so i did , still wont work, put orig canon back in its fine, dont buy they dont work . says they are compatible , not ....they arent.
This is the perfect device to purchase to get started with working on Embedded Linux. It is a relatively inexpensive item compared to many reference boards for sale, and it runs uClinux, which has a very active developer community and support site.Actiontec itself is also open to people modifying these devices, and therefore may provide some developer tools some time in the future.A very exciting product!
I travel internationally several times a year. I bought this Converter because of the price and the product lightweight. At first, I was impressed because it did not sag when I plugged it in, like some of the heavy converters. I used it properly with my electronics and it lasted 1 week, then no longer worked. I am disappointed in the product and had to send it back.
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.
This is a very good product, has reception even in tunnels, convienient so you can place the receiver in your pocket or glove compartment in car, software is very simple and easy to use, easily able to travel with excellent view of surrounding areas, so far have tested and worked out greatly is the bluetooth gps with software and compactflash got better reception than with its natural software, pharos
It's hard to beleive that someone would produce a player as good as this and then require software that makes it almost impossible to use. You are required to use SonicStage to maintain files in the player. If you have used any other similar tool (iTunes, Windows Media Player) you will not beleive how cumbersome this this is. There is nothing inutative or easy about it. My only assumption is that the software department wanted to do everything they could to see an otherwise outstanding hardware offering fail.If your goal is to spend the better part of a day to load music and then never change anything then you would be hard pressed to find something better. If you want something dynamic that can be easily integrated into your daily routine then you would be better served looking elsewhere.
My husband and I used our new GPS on a trip from NC to Virginia. We were extatic how well it worked and how it made our trip much easier. It cut hours off of our trip.
I've been using this kit for about three weeks now and it delivers just fine. I've basically consolidated two very clunky adapters and a sync cable that took up about ~4x the amount of space in my briefcase into this very nice little package. I've also found that I can use the wall and auto charging bases to charge my iPod using my retractable iPod sync/charge cable (brilliant!) from another manufacturer.Knocked off one star because the construction on the wall outlet base is a little poor causing the USB plug to be improperly seated (easily fixed with a tug from a pair of needlenose pliers).
Like so many others, I have experienced LCD failure after warranty expiration of my Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Inkjet All-in-one. Seems like EPSON may have included a timer for these units to fail. Don't purchase EPSON!!!!
Received quickly. Good vendor.Good quality product.I always use a protective lense on my lenses. That is why I still have and are using lenses I purchesed in 1974, and they are like new.
I purchased this item (which included the wireless mouse and keyboard) very inexpensively last year, and even after 2 receivers, the wireless does not work. Admittedly, being able to have a docking station setup for the printer and separate speaker system and mouse is great, but the sheer size of the thing is a drawback as well. It is certainly not worth the price I see listed. You might want one for less than $100, but beware the wireless aspect. There are a lot of complaints about this product on various sites.
This filter came with my 70-200mm f/4L that I bought used from another photographer. Did not think much about the filter till one weekend I was at a soccer tourment and my camera bag fell out of the car not once but twice in a two day span. I have a Kata Rucksack, my gear sits on the bottom of the bag so if the bag drops there is a chance of gear damage. The first time the bag fell out of the back of my car nothing happened. The second time it fell out (husband didn't catch it in time), it fell just right where my lens was sitting. The only thing that was damaged was the filter, the lens was still in mint condition. When I took the filter off was impressed how thick the glass was and how much it weighed. Did some research and found out that they do this to insure the weight is on the filter and not on the glass. The two glasses have some distance from each other this way if your lens falls the filter will break and not the glass on the front of the lens. Which is exactly what happened for me. Have tried several filter brands and this one by far is the best way to go. Yes it maybe expensive but which would you rather replace the lens or just the filter?Will only be buying this brand for every lens I ever purchase in the future.
I tired of grabbing the Windex, shlepping for paper towel and cleaning my eyeglasses lenses so imagine how happy I was toagain find another great buy -- this cleaner on Amazon. You don't use that much on the lens cloth at all and yourlenses are very clear as a result.
I knew nothing about MP3 players except the last time I bought one it was so confusing I gave it to my teenage niece, who loved it. This one, once I had it charged is easy to use. I use it for listening to audio books while I knit or sew. I thought the software was a little confusing when I tried to download the first audio book to it but after reading the inst. again it was fine.
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 one of these to backup my ever growing collection of gross pictures and sounds that i've complied from days on the internet. i was impressed with the speed of data retrieval and storage, but the parallel port device has its drawbacks. namely, it doesn't play nice with my printer, so i can only have one of them hooked up at a time (i have a 720 series hp deskjet). and to add insult to injury, even iomega and hp are clueless as how to fix this. if you've got the space and knowhow, buy the internal drive and save your parallel port for your printer.
I thought I had decided on this system until I read your comments. Now, I'll keeping shopping.. Thank you
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.
I've always been a fan of Panasonic's Optical Image Stabilizers on their Lumix line of cameras. The DMC-FX12 was quite the steal at under $200. Very compact camera without sacrificing image quality (at least not too much). There have been testimonies stating that the images produced from the DMC-FX12 are soft, but you can fix that by changing the color mode to "vivid" and presto, sharper images. The only gripe I have with this compact performer is that anything from ISO 800 and higher provides very noisy images. Most of the low light shots I've taken (minus the flash with color mode set to 'natural') were acceptable, but quite noisy. This camera has a quality Leica lens which helps contribute to some crisp images. Other than that, the flash is decent and under normal lighting conditions, you get some pretty darn good images (the image stabilizer makes a huge difference). This is a point-and-shoot camera and people tend to expect SLR quality images from a point-and-shoot camera. I have yet to come across a p&s shooter that comes anywhere close to SLR quality. As for the DMC-FX12, it's compact, great for point-and-shoot casual shooting, and worth every penny. I was in debate of whether to get this shooter or the DMC-FX30 but I wasn't about to shell out another extra $100 for a difference of 7mm of focal length between the 2 shooters. I chose the DMC-FX12 due to price and the image quality.
I am an amateur who has been taking nature and action photographs with Nikon SLRs for many years. The light is often crummy and my subjects move about. I used an Olympus C-3000 for two years and immediately fell in love with the flat response of the CCD compared to film. However, that squinchy little rangefinder, and that long pause before the image is actually recorded.. I really found I needed a large bright through-the-lens viewfinder. However, I was surprised to find that even 3 megapixels was just fine for really sharp 8x10 images unless you had to crop aggressively.For me, the E-10 was just what I needed. 4 megapixels is fine for just about anything I would want to do. If you really think you need 5, spend $500 more on the E-20. Remember, however, that more pixels means more time to record, play back, or modify each image. The viewfinder is large and bright and the diopter correction is very positive. Eye relief is good enough to use glasses. Unlike an SLR, the viewfinder light comes from a beam splitter rather than a flip-up mirror. This raises the question of what the lens speed of F2 means, since the beam-splitter will steal some light. There is a built-in viewfinder cover so you won't get stray light coming in when you take remote shots. The lens is really nice and seemed to have very low flare. The built-in macro focusing feature gets you close enough for anything but documenting periodontal surgery.Understand, though, that this camera is big and heavy compared to most modern digital cameras. Nobody who grew up on SLRs will be surprised, but remember that you are going to have to lug this puppy around for several years. Despite its size and weight, it feels very comfortable, even for a lefty.The E-10 has most of the controls a good SLR would have and several more that are completely beyond a chemical camera. The combination of exposure correction, sharpness and contrast control, and image histogram display really help in those bad light situations.So, a pro might want more pixels and many amateurs will want something smaller and lighter. However, this camera very nicely fits a significant niche market.
This is a great jump in memory from the factory-provided 32MB card that came with my digital camera. For a novice digital photographer, I don't want to run out of memory when I am concentrating on taking pictures. Great product!
I was amazed with so many bad reviews. I have ordered this from amazon and using it for almost 6 months. I don't watch movies everyday but on weekends. So far this combo been great for me. No problems. Infact one DVD was rolling on my friends DVD but ran fine on mine (it was on region zero or something). It plays all formats of MP3 that I tried. One of the formats didn't work on my other sony DVD... amazing. Initially picture was not that clear then I change the cable that goes from combo to my TV (my TV does not have inputs), picture got clear. Thats the good thing I did. I use the cable came with the combo. I have no complain with this combo except that I agree remote buttons are too small.
My boyfriend doesn't run in Nike shoes, so I searched for an alternative method for him to use the Nike+ sensor. This is by far the best.The case wraps under, then over the laces, so there is no need to tie it into your laces as some of the other cases do. This makes it easy to take off and use the sensor with other shoes or to wear your shoes plain.The case holds the sensor steady and the reading is very accurate. The lower down on the shoe you can wear the senor, the better. There is no fear of it slipping out at all. The case is also pretty stylish. All black, with a silver "G". It's small also. I was concerned that it would be big and bulky, but this case is nither.For convenince and accuracy (and looks), I reccommend this case.
These are the best earphones ever! The sound quality is superb, as they block out most external noises. They are great for every day use and especially nice to take on plane rides. They are very comfortable for the most part, though they do leave my ear feeling a little itchy if I have them in for an extended period of time.
it took a little time to understand how it works with second tv but works great.
I've had no problems with this cord over the past month since I bought it.It does have little protective knobs over the tabs. (Hard to sqeeze but worth it)Packaging was sparse (a small plastic bag inside a mailing envelope) but sufficient.This product neither exceeded nor fell short of my expectations.
The sound is first rate. They sound just as good or better than earbuds twice the price.
I purchased the transcend 4gb with a camera. I had no Idea that 4 gb could hold that many pictures. I don't plan on filling it up before I download. that would probably take quit some time. I highly recommend it.
ordered 1 gd cards--sent 2 gd cards-how can they goof this up??-camera wont operate on 2 gd cards (dont buy cuddeback!!!!)
I like this dvd player and never had any problems with it. This was my all time buddy when ever I was in the hospital and Ive had it since it first came out in 2006. Its plugged up to my tv to watch movies like a regular dvd player while Im home. Yea I had few problems every bluemoon but nothing major. Everything worked great the whole time Ive had it until yesterday when it finally let go. It lasted waaaaay longer than my real dvd player I got as a gift the same yr (lasted yr & half) and it was name brand...
This product was exactly what i needed. It works great and the trasaction was great too. When purchasing memory be sure to check out the Mother Board Manufacturer's specs for recommended memeory. This way you minimize the chance of purchasing the wrong stuff.
This camera needs to go back to the drawing board. The motion sensing does not work when I used the IPview Lite program. I upgraded the firmware and used the latest version of the IPview Lite program(version 5). The ipview lite constantly freezes up after I activate the motion sensing. The quality of the picture is no better than the DCS 900W. I wasted my money and the camera is in storage with the rest of my junk.
Hello everybody, I bought this for my ipod changer and it worked just great. it immediately worked real cheap bought for a dollar or so.
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!
The product arrived when promised and well packaged. It fit perfectly and runs great. I am very pleased with this purchase.
The description says this case has enough space for an extra battery and memory card and that is not the case.
It is not the best UV filter you can buy, but definitely good value for the money.I have it mounted on my tokina 11-16/2.8 to protect my investment.So far I removed it only once when it was causing a flare that I did not want in the picture.Definitely a must have.
I don't know how it works, but it does the job with flying colors. I was concerned about interference with other wireless connections in my home (including multiple cordless phones, wireless internet, and a wireless alarm system) but try as I might could not cause any troubles. Hooray!
I bought the frame as a gift for my mother in-law. We played with all the features and found it easy to use. She has used it every day since Christmas (over a month) and has had no problems. The picture is not really "spectacular", but what do you expect from such a small screen. In all, we are very happy with it.
That is a very good SD memory card with 8gb of storage memory.I bought it to use on my EEEPC from ASUS expanding its memory to 12gb total. very good relation costxbenefits!
This is one of those instances when purchasing by price is a BIG MISTAKE. I have already exchanged this item FOUR times within 3 months; the battery takes hours to charge for less than 2 hours of viewing time; if you get 6 months out of this product before it dies, put it in the trash, cut your losses, and buy a SONY. My husband refers to this brand as Cybercrap. DON'T DO IT.
I have purchased these for a cheap comfortable headphones.. And it is exactly what I got.. I love them.. I should have bought 2 when I had the chance..
I debated buying this scanner for 2 weeks. I read all of the reviews over and over and finally decided that I just couldn't pass up such an economically priced scanner and still sleep at night. It made me sort of nervous what with the mixed reviews and several complaints of driver problems. I have the worst luck in the world, and if there is any possibility of things going out of whack- it will in all likelihood happen to me.I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. The price is more than reasonable and set up was a breeze. I was scanning within 5 minutes and have no complaints with the quality of them. I generally only use my scanner to upload pics to online photo albums for family and friends to view- so my requirements aren't as high as someone using in this in any sort of professional capacity. Nonetheless, I think they look great.The lack of a power cord and the ability to both store and use this already compact scanner on its side are just more bonuses. I honestly can't think of 1 bad thing to say about this scanner. Definitely worth the tiny price tag in my opinion!
I have used and reused these re-writable DVD disks and I fully expect that I will get the one thousand reuses that are advertised.
the router works but the wireless doesn't. awful manuals so don't buy this junk
My daughter bought this MP3 player a while ago. It has worked well, she is very happy with it.Several weeks ago I was taking wet clothes out of the washing machine and found her MP3 player in with the wet clothes. I did not enjoy telling my daughter that her MP3 player was probably toast. We let it dry for a few days and changed the battery and it still worked perfectly!We are very happy with it.
I replaced two tp-link 8 port gigabit switches with one of these 24 ports, it made the network a lot faster. Despite the gig interconnect between the old setup, the dlink switch is a much better solution.I look forward to this unit running for years :)
I have had this television for well over 2 years and to date I have NOT had any issues with it. It has been moved and shifted around numerous times due to me being in the military. The picture is great for 720p and my kids LOVE watching television and movies on it. Don't let all of the bad press and reviews get to you, this is a good buy. It's large but it's light and very easy to move.
Pretty nice. Way cheaper than name-brand ones at the store. I just gave it to my friend, in the end. But yeah, I prefer this than spending over $20 for the store ones.
For the price, you can't beat this filter. It is good quality and fits perfectly on the camera I bought it for. I wanted to get one to protect my lens and help with "blueing' on photos. It has worked out great. Don't expect professional quality however for the price.
I bought a pair of Shure E2c earphones as a present to myself for my birthday. I had recently bought a Zen Micro MP3 player and radio, and wanted something that would drown out all the ambient noise that surrounds us everyday, plus enhancing the quality of the music I want to listen to.I explained to the retail giant salesman that I wanted "all this to go away", waving my arms to indicate the store and all it's loud noise. He picked these off the shelf and told me my worries were over. I was a little skeptical as they cost quite a bit, but he said he himself bought a pair as soon as they came out. Either it was true or a great sales ploy. The guy on the check-out also said he had a pair of them and I would not regret it. They were both right.I was spending a lot of time in Home Depot and the like for house projects and it is great to slip these in and have all that `warehouse noise' just go away. Just you and your music; perfect. Only down side is that you have to pay more attention to your surroundings to avoid bumping into other people, and don't eat anything while you are wearing them lol.My other criterion was that I could wear them on a motorcycle with a helmet on. The out-the-box buds would catch on the helmet as I pulled it on and would fall out. No use. These are rounded on the outside and fit quite well into your ear-well so the helmet slides over the outside. You can also tuck the wires OVER your ears so they run down your back which also helps. I have worn these for several hours at a time with no great discomfort. I am using the rubber ear tips that came with it as I haven't had the time (or inclination) to try the other tips. Works great for me as is.
It's not often that a piece of electronics can be described as perfect but this is it. I purchased it and used it on a plane the next week. I had two rows of people asking to see it as they just couldn't believe it. Picture quality was suberb. I purchased it as a mobile DVR and player but plan to also keep a few movies on it.If I had to pick one flaw on it, it would be that the buttons do not have a backlight feature so that when it is dark, you can't see the buttons.You would not be disappointed with this product.
Received the card quickly. Was to use it for transferring slides to card using a Wolverine imager. Worked for the first 150 - 200 photo transfers then suddenly received 'Card Error' message. Other cards I have work fine in the machine. Message remains and cannot read / write to card. Wasted time recording images.
This product helped me get the most out of my computer. I am very glad that I upgraded my ram.
My uncle is a photographer, and he has made a lot of money with this little guy. I visited home this summer, and bought a Canon 40D (my first foray into SLR photography). He told me to give the Lensbaby a try. I must say my shots are nothing like his, but I do plan to get one sometime and give it a serious try.I could see someone buy this, and easily getting fed up with it. If you don't seem to get any good shots, just keep trying, and try different things. I'm sure if you bought this little guy, you're willing to give it a good try. Just don't give up on it.I will post a couple of pictures so you can see some first attempts. They're not great, but offer a lot of potential.
Had very short time - DVD just quit loading DVD's, getting an error message - tried compressed air and disk cleaner (they cost me $30) - called Sony - since out of warranty, they wanted $133 (includes shipping) to send me a refur unit - forget it. No more Sony for me.
Length:: 3:44 MinsUPDATE 11/14/11 TODAY I RECEIVED A NEW SWITCH PLATE COVER AT NO COST. THE CRITICAL PIECE THAT MOVES THE ACTUAL POWER SWITCH IS NOW TWICE AS THICK AS BEFORE! SO THIS SHOULD ADDRESS THE DESIGN FLAW THAT I DESCRIBED IN MY VIDEO. IT'S GREAT TO SEE A COMPANY FOLLOW UP WITH GOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE! THANK YOU THUMPER!IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR SWITCH PLATE NOT ENGAGING THE POWER SWITCH, CONTACT THUMPER CUSTOMER SUPPORT. THEY STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS! MY VIDEO WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO REPLACE THE PART.
I really liked this product a lot, besides the fact that it has a cheesy MTV logo on it, though it's black and sort of blends in. I take this on trips all the time! It's wonderful! It holds my player and my CD wallet, which is small.
All I can say is that it is reasonably priced, designed specifically for this camera, has space for another CF card and battery pack, and it even has a belt loop. What else could you ask for? Buy one!!!
What a wonderful deal and a great TV! The shipping company was right on time. They did take it out of the box but that's it. Luckily we have a geek friend who could hook it all up for us. We love it!
I don't know much about GPS units, but all I know is my husband has stopped calling me while on "some road", yelling obscenities, telling me to Google-map his where-abouts and give him directions back to the highway. That's all I need to know, and I am one happy wifey. The only issue I wanted to clarify is that it DOES come with a car charger, so you don't need the "Buy the Garmin + dash cushion + car charger = $" unless you'll be using it in 2 cars.It will take my husband a few months to get around to learning the cool stuff about it, but I'm sure it's user-friendly!Yay Garmin!Happy in Austin
Has anyone here received the 5 free hd dvd's?
This is a fraud. This item does NOT work with the Playstation 3. The Playstation 3 power cable has two rounded ends with the groove in the middle to fit into the same shape in the back of the PS3. This garbage being sold as compatible with the PS3 has one squared off end and a rounded end with a groove in the middle so it WON'T fit your PS3. DO NOT BUY FOR THE PS3.
I bought one of these BEFSR41 routers from Amazon in December, 2000 and it has been chugging away non-stop ever since.Originally, we had two computers hooked up to it, both running Windows98... now we have four on it; one with Win98, two with XP, and one with Vista... the router doesn't care - it just works - flawlessly. We have never done anything to it since we got it - it's probably the most trouble free electronic thing I have ever owned.I don't remember any details about configuring it, etc, (after all it was over six years ago) but anybody who can follow the instructions should have no trouble.It's a good deal!srs/mn
would like to know how new is this product. Does it have any scratches when u say its refurbished. What are the accessories that come with this prodcut. Basically how new does it looks.
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.
Love the way it looks AND how it performs. Very comfortable for my small hands, much better than the fancy wireless bluetooth (?) mouse that i got with the Mac laptop last year. Much more ergonomic; it is also more precise in its movement. Only problem is that it takes up one of the few whatever=it's-called ports on my machine. And that's not the fault of the mouse.
I needed a pair of headphones for my four year old to use with her leapster and shuffle on the airplane for a recent trip. Ear buds just didn't work for her, but these headphones did. Gret fit & sound quality for her!
well i got this mp3 player on May 15 2004. I had no problems except that sometimes when u delete a song the other songs wont show up so all you have to do is turn off the player and then its perfect again.The radio is great. if its not wave the headphone cord in all directions until you can pick up something.if you record from radio or voive it takes up only half as much mbs as a regular song. So far ive put 60 songs on it and i still have 30 megabites left. Id say that the only bad thing is that i need more megabytes than i have and i dont wanna mess with sd cards so ill think ill buy a creative labs zen touch with every thing this has but it has 20 gigs.
Don't buy because of the lack of warranty back-up. Mine worked for two months and the sub woofer went out. It has been over two months and counting for it to be repaired. Harmon does not send out parts in a timely manner, and at times doesn't have the parts to ship. Harmon won't respond to your emails for help either. It takes about three weeks for them to ship parts, and if it doesn't fix the problem, they make no effort to expedite the repair parts or help out. The local tech told me this is very common with Harmon. I have seen the emails back and forth from Harmon and it is dismaying. Stay away from Harmon products.
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.
Not all cables are created equal. This is good construction. Now, the price. I'm sure Cables 2 Go isn't going broke. They also are not bending you over to plug into your bank account.The trick is to pick what you need while ordering something else.
They're much better than in-the-ear phones for any intense activity and they sound good too.
I think that the manufacturer should have spent a little more material on the front &#34;bumpers&#34; which should prevent the laptop from sliding. They are slightly shorter than my laptop's bottom, causing it to slide down all the time. Every time I need to plug/unplug cords or USB devices, it slides down, and sometimes it slips by itself. Ten milimeters more would make it perfect. The way it is, I'll have to replace it soon.
I took a trip to Utah and Las Vegas. It holds tons of pictures. I took many pictures and it didn't fill up.
I bought this for my mother, who doesn't want any thing to do with a computer, and wanted a way to stay in touch with all her grandkids and her great grand kids. It has been great for her. She says now "I can't wait to get e-mail" for a 90 year old that's great.
So much negativity is written about buying expensive cable such as MonsterCable. I too have read that least expensive cable can work just as well. However, I have also read SO MUCH about have many people have returned those less expensive cables for simply not working well, or at all. All I can say - you get what you pay for and MonsterCable is super quality and not something you will ever have to return.
There already is a wealth of techy reviews on this Router and Wireless Acces Port. I'm going to focus briefly on why I think this product is the best.1) The software onboard the router is easy to configure, simple to use and solid (*never* has it gone down).2) The Wireless strength is pretty good (I use an ORiNOCO silver card with my laptop). I never lose signal in my apartment nor is it ever weak.3) LinkSys provides great documentation not only for the router but for Firmware updates that you'll need to get from their site. Some reviews here have commented on how impossible they are to reach by phone, but I followed the manual step by step and had no problems.4) The router provides security for wireless traffic as well as MAC authentication (you can key it only to accept your card) if you want your neighbors not to be able to tap in.5) The software logs in to your ISP for you and holds the connection alive, so you don't have to install any dialer, login, or PPPoE (PoET) software which tends to crash my machines.Overall, this router is an excellent purchase at a great price.
This is the smallest possible case for the G7/G9. The apex 60 aw is the next size bigger and just seems huge in comparison. If you don't want to carry accessories with your camera then the rezo 50 is perfect. It'll hold memory cards, I haven't attempted a 2nd battery but I think it'll fit cause the material stretches a bit.Just one thing - that annoying flap. Useless, except to show their logo. So I cut it off with scissors and now my case is even smaller. Now I just need to find something to attach to the remaining velcro spot. An american flag perhaps? (Just kidding)
This is an excellent SDHC card to have, fast and very reliable. I have used Transcend SD cards before and they are very efficient. Never had the problem of losing any data or pictures. FAIR WARNING THOUGH: MAKE SURE YOUR EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS OR IS COMPATIBLE WITH AN SDHC. READ YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE SWITCHING TO THIS CARD. If your equipment is ONLY compatible with REGULAR SD (not SDHC), just stick with SD. Otherwise you might find out the hard way like I did. I still gave this card a 5-star because the compatibility issues was my mistake. This was compatible with my newer camera but not the card reader in my laptop and my older cameras.
What can you say, it just does it's primary job of protecting your expensive lensGood filter at good price.
Using the ivtv packages and MythTV, I got this card running on my FC4 system in no time (well, little time). If you want Linux compatibility, Hauppage is definitely the way to go.Although it has only one tuner (I will upgrade at some point), you can't beat it on price.
this product was definitely plug and play (took less than 5 minutes to set-up) on both my mac and pc laptops, and it works pretty well with my Yamaha receiver. The sound quality is good enough for itunes, youtube, etc, but I wouldn't use it for programs that rely on truly excellent sound quality (I'm a recording musician). The biggest drawback is how easy it is to interfere with the signal, even my cat is able to cause loud static when he walks in front of the transmitter. Overall, it does what it's supposed to do, and is useful in getting yet another cord out of my life.
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 80 slide tray is so much easier to use than the 140. The slides don't jam at all.
When I saw the price I couldn't resist trying out these Sennheiser over-ear headphones. I have been very pleased overall with minimal gripes, given the price point.The sound is pretty darn good, they aren't a HD380 by any stretch but how could anyone expect that for a $20 headphone. The only time I found myself unpleased with the sound was listening to "Conditions of my Parole" by Puscifer. The sound became murky at high volumes where the Bayer Dynamics I am used to is far more crisp and organized! However, these headphones do sound great for the price.Noise cancellation is ok.Construction is plastic but feels strong.My biggest complaint is cord length which is very excessive! Get yourself a cord winder for $5 when you buy this headphone and you will enjoy them as much as I have!
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.
These speakers sound great. For the money (less than $100) they are one of the top rated pair of book shelf speakers you will find. This is a no-brainer!
I have a Windows XP system with two 19 inch monitors, one of which is a wide screen format. I also have a MacBook Pro with a 15 inch monitor. This device works wonderfully on both systems.My biggest concern when purchasing was whether the 4x6 inch format would be big enough for my needs. Well, it is. I think anything bigger would be cumbersome because my hand would have to move much more in sensitive drawing configurations.Having said that, this is not a particularly easy tool to master. It integrates with Adobe Illustrator perfectly, but the nature of the tools change when you go from a mouse to a tablet. Once mastered, I can see how this would speed up many drawing applications, but it takes a good deal of continuous practice to get it down.And the mouse that comes with this thing is practically useless. The 4x6 pad is way too small for the mouse to do anything useful on a wide screen. The mouse is just too big for the pad, and the mouse you are already using will work much better. Not a big deal, though, because no one buys a pad like this for its mouse.
People will try to tell you that the sm58 is a better vocal mic, it's not true. The sm58 is designed to enhance only the sounds that fall within a certain range (the vocal range as decided by shure). This mic accurately portrays both vocals, miked instruments, acoustic instruments, and even some drums. I say some because we haven't tried the bass drum, might work for that as well, or might be too much, I don't know. Regardless, for a versatile mic that will last you as long as you need it to, buy the sm57.
I bought this for my son as part of his gaming setup. It is working fine with his high end headphones and related console equipment. Glad I didn't pay crazy retail store prices for this.
The reception on the RadioShark2 is below average. I was not able to receive many stations which are within a 20-30 mile radius. When I did manage to receive stations, the sound quality was below average due to static noise. Overall, the device works for some stations, but for the most part, fails as a radio.
It works only some of the time. It's totally unpredicable and the picture on the tv screen rolls quite a bit. Not recommended.
EVERYTHING WENT GREAT FROM THE DELIVERY AND USE OF THE ZEN V. I WAS CONCERN THAT IT WAS A REFURNISH, IT WAS NEW WITH COMPLETE ACCESSORIES. HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE WOULD RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE. THE ONLY THING IS UPGRADE WITH THE PURCHASE OF NEW EARBUDS FOR BETTER SOUND
Since I have not yet used the product, all I can say was the service was and it appears to a legitimate Canon product.
I happen to love my new Shure E2c headphones especially with the soft foam inserts because I think the bass is better. I thought it was missing a little bass with the clear inserts and I bought a pair for my girlfriend and she did not like it with either insert. I kept her pair in case something happens to mine :)
nice looking small unit that I bought due to low price and previous good experience with an apex 1100-w. but with both s-video or component video hookups, some DVDs get the audio track a fraction of a second behind the video. (on best of mike myers and law and order - ci). other DVDs play o.k. can't seem to figure out anything to tweak to get things right.
I am a little disappointed with this product.I was expecting more than I got for the price.While they do reduce outside noise, it's only because they have to be jammed into your ear. Taking them out has me worried that the wires will eventually break from this. Overall sound of the music is very clear but the bass response is poor. I like the stock headphones that come with my Ipod better than these.
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.
Well It's been a couple weeks since I installed this device on my PC and it has run like a champ. I guess they have ironed out the driver bugs since it was released 2 years ago because it took no real effort to install. The manual is pretty useless though. The one hiccup I found while installing the device was getting the driver to connect with Skype. It turns out that you have to change Skype's audio settings before it will connect with the device. Nowhere in the manual is this explained and it resulted in about a half hour of wasted time. In the end that's no big deal but for someone not quite as tech savvy it could cause them to return the unit thinking it doesn't work. Another quirk in the software is that it mutes the wave volume control and turns down the master volume when a call is placed or received. It doesn't reset the volume after the call which requires you to manually reset them. It wouldn't be a big deal if it was just a master volume mute but having to constantly open and reconfigure the audio setting is a little annoying. A volume setting reset feature should be built into the driver. Without those problems this is a 5 star device. placing and receiving calls is as simple as picking up a standard phone and voice quality is comparable if not better than standard telephone calls. This is an excellent alternative to subscribing to landline phone service and will save you loads of money to boot!
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 got one of these bad boys and plugged in the ethernet and like it didn't work. I could load the admin page, but it took like minutes with frequent timeouts. Completely broke for sure. I returned it and then tried netgear, you know what, it ... too. If I turned off my wireless, had to restart the netgear to issue new DHCP addresses, wack. So I got the D-Link DI713 and it was truly 5 minute setup. Zero problems. Top of the line. Quality. ....Oh yeah, same price. Take my word for it, go D-Link.
i have a playstation3, an HD DVR cablebox, and an HD-DVD player. all have HDMI outputs and this Sony's 3 HDMI inputs fit exactly what i was looking for. the other functions are pretty standard affair. i'm happy with the purchase.
I use a Dell Latitude D510, which tends to heat up quickly and get the somewhat noisy internal fan going. The cooler has practically solved the problem. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
I find that the filter works good under many conditions such as in natural light and indoors and it appears sturdy enough to protect my expensive lens. However, when I shot images of a burning fire in my fireplace, I got several glare spots on my photos. I shot the fire from several different angles and with different apertures and the glares never dis appeared. Finally, I removed the filter and got great shots with no glare or distortion. Had I read other reviews on this product before buying, I never would have purchased this filter.
My husband loves these binos. He has owned other Bushnell wides but finds these even better than his old ones. Loves to watch football games with these, can see all 22 players on the field at once. Uses them also for spotting animals in the mountains.
Great gadget. The only reason I gave it four stars is that the battery life is pretty poor. I highly recommend buying a battery charger for this while on the road, especially if you plan on taking pictures or voice recording.
Sere breve, este CPU fan junto a una excelente pasta termica son insuperables! Es hermoso, su led te hace delirar y puedes variar a gusto su velocidad, pero ten encuenta, mayor velocidad significa mayor ruido de este sin duda alguna excelente CPU fan! el unico pero, cuando el polvo entra entre su extructura es incomodo, pero no imposible, limpiarlo. Temperatura promedio del CPU (un Q6600) 35 grados!
First off the bat let me tell you hat I have owned dozens of mice. I go through them pretty quick because I have big hands and exert alot of forse on my poor Mice. I also play a lot ...a very lot of games and gaming does destroy mice.The G& is excellent. Fits my hand beautifully and after 6+ hours of gaming I see no ill effects.I love the rechargability, NO MORE BATTERIES!!!!! This does leave me with 2 small problems though. I use laptops exclusively and the mouse requires connection to the USB outlet for the 2nd battery to be charged. I would prefer to have the battery wall charged. Secondly,the battery life is running around 6 hours. I know logitech claims much more time but it does not happen. The batteries are tiny, i don't know why they are not slightly larger so they last longer. This is a tiny problem, though, beside me, who else plays over six hours of gsames.Overall, I love this mouse. It is precise and very comfortable. Meets and exceeds my needs.
Have had this TV for over a year now and I still ooh and aah while watching football, or anything for that matter. We have a very open living room with tons of sunlight coming in and you can still see the picture perfectly. Recently tried hooking up my PC to the back which was really neat - it functions just like a world-class computer monitor - wish I could afford one for the office. Fantastic product.
- Great price- Great qualityCan't think of any negatives.
The Transcend TS8GSDHC6 8GB SDHC card is sold at a great price. My local Sams Club sells a 2GB SD card for 19.95. This seller has a better deal.I will be using this product in my Sanyo VPC HD100 camcorder to document the slopes and shores of Lake Tahoe.
First things first. These are not for kids who wanna listen to all their hardcore screamo death metal at earsplitting volumes. These are not for people who have a 1000 watt sub in their car. These are not for people who take music casually.These are for recording.I don't claim to be an expert on what good headphones sound like. I've never had the money to try some 500 dollar audiophile phones. I am a very active musician; I run a studio in my bedroom and my bands practice room. I've been recording in my bedroom for about four years. I use Adobe Audition 2 as my main recording software.The Audio-Technica ATH M40fs headphones are THE BEST headphones I have ever heard. I'm sure they're not the best in the world. They're just the best I've used, and I'm pretty sure they're the best for the price.With these headphones I can hear subtleties and nuances that I never believed possible. I can hear breath noise on the flute intro to Yanni's Deliverance. I can hear the bass on Dreamgirl by Dave Matthews without it beng muddy. I can hear the rumbling lows on the intro to The Battle from the Chronicles of Narnia Soundtrack. These headphones are not bassy, nor are they harsh on the mids, they're not overly trebly either. They are very flat as far as I can tell. I love that I can hear all the different parts to music without any of them being over-emphasized.The downfall to these phones is that they let you hear ALL of the flaws in your own music; it's kind of depressing. If you want to sound like an amazing pro musician just by buying a new pair of headphones...look elsewhere, if you want to hear your mistakes so you can improve, and don't wanna spend a month's paycheck...then these are for you.The thing that mainly attracted me to these headphones was the frequency range which was wider than the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's that I originally wanted. On top of that, the price was 40 dollars lower; hard to pass up.Another feature that makes these worth your while is the Field Replaceable parts. I don't know about you, but I don't have the money to buy a new set of headphones if my cable wears out.These have pretty good isolation. They won't block as much sound as earplugs but they block enough to keep your sound pretty pure.If you want to hear your music in a way that you never have then buy these headphones.
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 purchased this monitor to replace a Bose iPOD dock and was sorely disappointed. Great picture quality, but iPOD doc does not work. When you can get it to work the volume control is through an OSD in the monitor setup. The thumbwheel on the front only controls the base. I'm sending mine back.When I booted up with the monitor on and iPOD docked, Windows wanted to write over the iPOD thinking it was an improperly formatted drive.Shame on ViewSonic. I called ViewSonic and told them my problems and they said, "You can play iTunes." I told them my iTunes songs were on my hard drive, why do I need a docking station to play them, they didn't get it.Do NOT buy this monitor.
Perhaps this boombox is alright if you are only playing at "boom" volume levels, but for quieter moments you can hear annoying static interference through the speakers. Poorly designed circuitry I'd say -- perhaps poor wiring insulation or some form of feedback. Tried both my iTouch and my kid's Nano with similar disappointing results.
I'm running a Dell inspiron 6000 1.4 Ghz Processor with 512 MB RAM. The only time the program runs buggy is if I have 10 things going on at once. but that's because I have way too much crap on my computer. I've actually run this and Hip Hop 5 at the same time with no problems at all. All in all it's a pretty good program. Not sure how the recording studio is as I've never used it, but if you have Dance 5 and Techno 4 you can use those sounds in this program giving you a very good variety of sounds. The beat maker is pretty good, Hip Hop 5's has better sounding drums, but I like my drums to sound more real than not. Too bad you can't use more than one drum track that you've created in the groove maker without saving it as a wav. Unless I just haven't figured that part out yet. Check out myspace.com/thelostdivision the tracks on there were all made through Dance 6 with all of the samples from Techno 4 and Dance 5.
After my 1st purchase of Verbatim I knew I would never buy another brand again!I've burned & played these on many DVD player brands of different quality (dvd players ranging from $40-$200) & 5 different computers. All burn & play on the 1st try. Thanks Verbatim for such PERFECT disc's!! YOUR COMPANY IS GOD IN MY DVD WORLD!
It does what it's supposed to do. Threads perfectly and I've never had issues. I use it only for lens protection.
After a lot of on-line shopping for a HDMI cable, I was amazed to see how much some vendors are willing to charge for a 6' hunk of wire. Then, I found the StarTech HDMIMM6 cable for $2.11. No typo, folks... $2.11 for a new HDMI cable. I was skeptical, but I was willing to take the risk for the potential savings. With shipping, the total came to just over $7. To make a long story short, I received the cable in just a few days, and it worked flawlessly right out of the package.Now, I'm sure there are the purists among you that say there's no way you can buy a quality HDMI cable for $2, but when you consider how cheap wire is and how simple it is to build a cable on an assembly line, $2 isn't unreasonable. Heck, you can buy a Sony DVD player for under $75, so why not a cable for $2? Recent on-line reviews confirm that while the difference in quality between expensive and inexpensive cables can be measured with sophisticated electronic gear, the human eye can't detect those differences, so don't fall for the "high-price" hype.
The drive is pretty noisy when not in standby mode. So you'll want to tuck it away somewhere (near a network connection, of course).I've had mine for a couple of months now, and no problems. I haven't tried the print server option, nor have I daisy-chained another hard drive. The basic operation as a shared file server is working fine, however.Setting up the drive was extremely simple. You basically just plug it into your router or network switch. Build quality seems good, too.My main gripe with this drive is that, while advertised as "500 GB", it's actually only "465 GB". Out of the box, if you show the properties of the drive in Windows, this is what it says. This is how much you can store on the drive. 465 GB is equivalent to 500 billion bytes, but this is definitely not the same thing as 500 GB (1 KB = 1024 bytes, and so on). Maxtor knows this; they are in the business.
I have had this radio for a number of years, and use it while running. It is amazingly durable. After being soaked in sweat and dropped many times, it is still in near perfect working condition. It is the perfect size to hold in your hand. The controls are very manuevable on the run (I am a constant channel changer), and the batteries do seem to last forever. I do use it with different headphones, but the sound is good overall.I was so bummed when I recently lost mine. I searched unsuccessfully for a similar replacement and did not find anything. Glad I could get it here!
Have owned an ipod for several years, never used the ear buds which came with it because they were too uncomfortable. These earbuds come in three sizes and are very confortable. I can now use my ipod when working out.
Many people don't know that JVC has a long, successful history in high-end audio. My dad has a 20+ year old stereo amp that still has excellent sound, even compared to modern electronics. So it was not surprising to hear the excellent sound quality of the XV-S302SL DVD player. If you compare the quality of this unit with others in the same price range, I think you'll agree that the JVC is a very good value. Although the audio performance of the 302 might make you think you're using a more expensive player, the video is more typical of it's cost. Numerous, more expensive DVD players have better video performance than the 302.
I use this cable to power my Sharp projector in my backyard movie theater. Both ends fit snug like they're supposed to and the cable itself feels solid. Cant complain.
This is a fantastic monitor!It features both digital and analog inputs allowing you to use it with VGA or DVI-D outputs. You can use both at the same time and switch between them - great for sharing the monitor between a desktop and laptop.The ultra-thin frame makes it perfect for multi-displays as well.Web pages, Word/PDF documents are fantastic when the monitor is pivoted 90 degrees - you get a full page of readable text on a single screen - you'll never go back after tilting!I've used the panel via ATI RAGE (VGA), nVidia Quadro4 (DVI), and an IBM StinkPad 600E (VGA) and all are excellent. Now I just need to get another pair of these to complete the ultimate productivity desktop!...Highly recommended.
I have had no problems with these DVD DL's. I don't know how much more detail to leave other than I had no problems with burning or even a device reading them.
We used this USB extension cable to move the clutter off our computer desk and into the cabinet on top of the desk. It worked wonderfully! This cable simply gives your USB device a longer cord, so don't expect anything else from it. You really cannot beat this for the price!
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!
The idea is right but it leaves ugly air bubles and gets dirty just as easy as the glass screen.......and u dont really need it. Dont waste the S&H $$$ on this junk-
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.
This cassette carring belt is not only durable but also comfortable. Its great when I exercise or just go about my business without having to hold on to my player.
I just purchased this tv yesterday from Conns. They had the cheaper price, I paid $1599.99 for the 56". I am very happy with my purchase, the picture quality is so crisp and clear. The next step is for me to get my xbox 360 to play madden 07 how it deserves to be played.
Bought this to locate my printer a bit further than a 6' cable would allow. Works flawlessly! One of the best deals I've found.
We have been installing several VOIP installations per month, and most installations are rack mounted. These cyberpower Rack Mount power strips work great for our installs. It keeps everything neat in the rack, and makes the installation look professional. We have these installed for over a year and no issues so far.
I've purchased several of these for students to pass of band exercises. So far, no problems at all.
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!
I bought these primarily for listening to non-music on my iPod in noisy places (like the gym, restaurants, main street). I could previously hear well in these places only with the volume high, so thought I might better preserve my hearing by using isolation.For comfort & general isolation: these are surprisingly good. After trying many of the included earbuds, I liked the default ones best. The isolation is nearly complete - it's now much easier to ignore nearby conversations, oncoming traffic, and street thugs. The earbuds can be inserted loosely, iPod style if you don't want the isolation, but if you want isolation while you're walking, you'll probably have to wear them with each cord up-and-over the ear to prevent your listening experience being overwhelmed by the sounds of the cord stresses with each step (imagine tapping on a stethoscope). note to audiophagophiles: these will let you fully appreciate the sounds of chewing your food and gum.Hearing Protection: Audio is usually loud and clear around 20-30% of max volume setting on the iPod - by my amateur calculations, assuming this scale is logarithmic (which it seems to be), compared to listening at about 70% of max, listening at 25% is 120K times less intense in watts/meter (I'm not sure if there is much loss as sound hits the walls of the aural canal, but assuming so as a worst case, if the shure earbuds are 20mm from tympanum vs 28mm for the iPod buds, shure at 25% would still be 60K times lower than iPod at 70%).For sound quality: I eventually listened to music on these, and found the quality surprisingly impressive - clean and crisp, the sound is more like what you would expect from monitors than entertainment speakers.For travel: after logging a couple hundred thousand miles with the bose qc2, I never thought I'd find anything better, and maybe these aren't. It is very difficult to tell which is better at reducing perceived background noise, and for short trips I now leave bose at home. note: if you plan to listen to in-flight movies, you'd need to find some way to manually reduce the volume leading to the earphones - I find the plane's audio output unsettable to an acceptably low level.Durability: I hated the thought of having to carry around the ballistic nylon case in my pocket, and opted for a lower standard of care - usually just wrapping the earphones around my iPod and putting it my pocket. After a couple of months of getting tangled in keys, change, etc(?), I'm pleased to see them still unharmed. These are tough!
My 76 year old Universal Percolator finally started to show some wear on the inside and the coffee had turned less than pleasant so, I went looking for a replacement. After reading review after review, I settled on the Presto 6 Cup Perc. I am glad I did!! This is an awesome little coffee maker! It brews to the strength I like. It took a pot or two to figure out exactly the amount of coffee to use for my taste and the pot did the rest. I use regular size drip filters and get no grounds. If you choose not to use a filter, expect some grounds in the coffee, but not a deal breaker. Assembly isn't as bad as some of these reviews state. It just takes a little common sense to put the stem over the element on the bottom and pop the basket on. The lid will align it the rest of the way; as it is designed to do. The percolator always brews a smooth, aromatic cup. Remember to tweak a few times to get the exact amount of coffee that suits your taste and this little percolator will deliver.Overall: a fantastic, sturdy, easy to clean coffee maker at a steal of a price! I recommend this to all coffee lovers!
I had one of these and wanted to purchase a second to keep with my backpacking stuff. When looking for a second one on line I found there were many other models available. I decided to order a dozen different models to try them and make a decision. This model had by far the worst optical quality of all the models I tried, it was a definite step below the all the others available. If you're looking for something inexpensive and compact like this model try theCarson Close-Up Monoculars, it is similar in price and size and offers a much better image. Another good choice in this price range is theBRUNTON 8x22 mm Monocular - 81-00682. It is waterproof and has a very good image also. However, it is a bit larger and it's close up focus is only about 15 ft. If cost is no object, the hands down winner of my survey was theNikon 7x15 High Grade Monocular.
This remote is very easy to setup, all you need are the model numbers of the components you would like it to control and a USB connection to your computer. The color touch screen is very cool and works flawlessly. Very bright display and lighted buttons. It is actually easier to recognize the button icons in a dark environment rather than a lighted environment.The form factor is not single hand friendly. Although, it does feel good in both hands using your thumbs to press the buttons much like a game console controller. I find it works best for me if I set it on the arm of my chair or on my thigh and operate it with one hand. The volume and channel buttons are exactly opposite from any other remote I have used. I would have also liked a battery meter on the display rather than a warning when the battery gets low. These are just minor annoyances compared to the overall functionality of the remote.
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.
The adaptor is a bit heavy but connects securely. I have had no problems with it causing any static or any other unwanted noise.
I really love this product. I needed a few chargers and didn't want to pay for the apple one. They work great. Never a problem. I have had them over a year now. I bought 1 more for my boyfriend. Works for my 80GB classic and his 4gb mini.
After much research regarding both formats I decided to go with HD-DVD because of poor quality and lukewarm success of blu-ray, not to mention the "bonus" proce difference. Aside from the Pioneer demo (which is not indicative of real world performance) I hadn't seen too much from the blu-ray demos that looked a major step up from a good HD broadcast over Comcast...maybe a hair better. I was in no way prepared for what the Toshiba had in store for me though! WOW is this thing incredible! Start times are a hair slow, but the remote (while clunky) is the strongest in my arsenal. The true-hd audio us an appreciable upgrade from the best DTS SD-DVDs I have, and the picture is just unreal. Unless you have an HD-DVD player you have no idea how awesome your HDTV can look. I guarantee it. I just got done watching Troy, Aeon Flux, Seabiscuit, and Serenity, and I just can't belive the sharpness, color, and lack of any noticable blocks or digital artifacts. I could be convinced I was watching uncompressed HD video.SD-DVD playback is good, but I still don't think it beats my Panasonic DVD_S77 with the faroujda chip. It's good, but the edge goes to the Panny.Go ahead and get an HD-A1 before they are all gone and replaced with flimsier, less robust players. It isn't the sexiest, but it is chock full of DSPs, DACs, and other goodies that will make you feel warm. If you don't have an HDMI receiver, you have to get the A1 to hear uncompressed TrueHD audio. Coax and Optical don't have the bandwidth for it!
I installed these speakers last weekend and we love them. The sound is crystal clear with plenty of base.
The shuffle is great. I received it as a gift and intended to use it mainly while running. It has worked out perfectly - so lightweight - easy to adjust volume and to switch to next or previous selections. Music sounds fine to me although I am not an audiophile and while running am not focused on perfect sound. Earphones that come with the unit are fine.
When my trusty Pioneer amp died on me after nearly 10 years, I was pretty torn. I didn't need bass that hit hard enough to bounce things off of my car, but I also didn't want to go back to stock.Luckily, I found this on Amazon before wasting my money on some flea market junk.The amp itself is pretty basic. You have typical crossover options and gain -- nothing special there. I noticed this uses two 10A fuses instead of one 20A fuse. (Then again, the amp I'm replacing is really old, so maybe this isn't as uncommon as I thought)So, altogether pretty ho-hum, until I got it hooked up. I'm driving two Polk db12's in a bandpass box, and they sound like new speakers with this amp. The range seems to be great, if a little "hollow" compared to the Pioneer. But that aside, it's LOUD and I haven't encountered any overheating problems.Obviously, this isn't something you'll want to use as a foundation for a competition-grade system, but it's more than enough for a casual enthusiast. (And total overkill for people who don't have to good sense to use foam or Dynamat under their license plates... you know who you are...)
After 3 years of listening to my Dennon AVR890 and thinking it was an awesome system, I decided to finally purchase a better subwoofer. I placed the order on the 12th, standard shipping, and the sub was delivered at my house the next day (can you say WOW?). Down into the man cave I went, and happily hooked this new addition up. I set the Dennon as per the sub's instructions. At first I was very dissapointed, as the lows just weren't where they should have been. Before I started to panic, I looked at the back of the sub and realized I had the main power switch set to off.... ooops. As soon as I turned this thing on, at about 50% power, my system truly came to life. I made some adjustments, put in Dark Knight, and I have to say I am totally impressed. Then I put in Polar Express. The train sounded like it was in my basement with me! There is no distortion, the range is fine for me (I have Cerwin Vega 15s on the floor, matched with a very good center. Front heigh speakers are muts, as are the rear surrounds, which have 18 inch woofers, 5 inch mids, horn tweeters.)I have to say, the sub does have enough pressure to break windows. I am afraid to turn the system up past half, as the sub has not been broken in yet, but look forward to when I can.Great sub, unbeatable price.
One of the best earphones I had in a while. It had a good run of 5 months. It has amazing bass, and I highly recommend it
This seems to be a great solution to store important files, especially videos, safely. Was very easy-- no special formatting, just insert and use the iDVD product.
I needed headphones that would stay in my head while I was running and these do just that. Very happy with my purchase.
I have had these headphones for two months and have both great and terrible things to say. The overall sound quality is fantastic, you really cannot do better with ear buds for under $100. Deep, rich, and full of bass.However, the ear buds themselves have broken three times now. The right one broke came apart once, glued it back together (no actual effect on sound since it stayed wired together... just in two pieces), and then again with another glue session. The left bud just now broke for the first time. Again, this doesn't affect the sound quality at all, but it is extremely annoying and the glue makes them pretty unsightly.And in the past two weeks, the wire itself has gone a bit haywire. I can only get sound if the plug is positioned perfectly in any device. These buds are on the verge of total collapse!So I whole-heartedly recommend these to anyone, just don't make the mistake I did and throw the receipt out. Unless the ear buds are stored very carefully all of the time, they will break. Easily.
I am a novice photographer but this camera is far and away the best camera I have ever owned.
This is the second 22 inch ViewSonic monitor I purchased. This latest version included a built-in camera. The newest version has an improved look (all black including the stand)as well as better control buttons including the on and off switch. The screen is bright and clear and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend it.
I had 2 AIWA HP-X223 pairs previously. One was ruined by someone tying the cord in a very tight knot, the other still works, but my cat has chewed up the cord so I'm not sure how much longer it will last; I also just wanted an extra pair. These seemed pretty much equivalent.The AIWAs are better. They sound better, they were cheaper, they're more comfortable, and they block out sound better than the Sonys. Also, the cat doesn't seem to like this cord (and I like the extension). The Sonys are a pretty good replacement, and Awia doesn't exist anymore, so...
We bought two of these, one for each of our children. One has worked faultlessly, the other we returned and had replaced. The screen went bad after 2 weeks of use, the player said it was full after only 150 songs, and we could not get the video download to work at all. As for the replacement, we have not yet had it 2 weeks, but have already got more than 200 songs on it without any trouble. We haven't managed to get a video on to it yet, but haven't really had time to try hard. So, hopefully our problems came just through one random faulty unit. Apart from those issues, both children are loving it.
So far so good great saving, however do not know how long it will last.Will comment after several months of use . Have used about 2months
A few weeks ago I bought the Westinghouse 32w4hdr from a local store. It is the 32" LCD with integrated DVD. It is now proudly displayed on my bedroom wall on a cantilever mount.We watch a little bit of regular tv over cable, and picture is pretty good on that you can tell which channels do not broadcast in as high of quality as the others, but overall picture is pretty good. However after a recent storm the cable was degraded and this tv really showed the defects moreso than other tv's in the house. The cable has since been fixed and all is good. The majority of our watching habits on this TV are DVD's and the quality through the integrated DVD player is FANTASTIC. Granted it is not quite on par with the $5000 Pioneer PDP-5060 that an acquantance has in their home, but it is at least as good if not better (other than the black level) than my Hitachi 46" RPTV that I use for my main screen.The only real complaint i can think of is is a minor annoyance (although getting more perturbing every day) with the set. Every time I pop in a dvd it defaults to english subtitles. However, I am fortunate enough to still have my hearing and the movies I watch are in english to start with. It only takes a few steps to disable this through the menu on the TV but it woudl be much more convenient to simply have them off.Another thing to be aware of is if you wall mount it and angle it downwards be ready to catch the dvd when you hit the eject button. The slot load dvd player can eject with enough force to spit it out and onto the floor. Since our TV is mounted 10 ft up the wall it is angled down about 20-30 degrees to have a more direct line of sight to our bed, so that may contribute to it.Overall I am very pleased with the set and there is not much out there in the way of competition. Most combo units are 15-20" tv's and with as high up on the wall ours was, the 15" we started with was simply not big enough.
You can't go wrong with this! Great size, speed, & reiability. Remember this is SDHC so it won't work in just an old SD reader!
I absolutely love this camera. I take a lot of personal photos of friends, family, and sunsets ect.. and then frame them for my walls. I was paranoid to switch to a digital camera at first. I bought this camera when it first came out a year ago and if anything was to happen to it I would replace with the same one or possibly there new one.I also own a website for real estate rentals that I photo each and every room of the properties and display on the site. I have never been more impressed with a camera than this one. I was always an Olympus Fan and Kodak to me was bottom shelf for beginners. I am so glad I took the chance.It is easy to us for beginners, and easy to learn the more advanced steps. I have used it for Fireworks displays, (including Disney) with out a tripod in night mode and could not believe the results.For the down side I dont care for the software program they use. However, it is great for beginners to learn on and I do use it to keep my photos organized in albumns.I do most of my editing and so forth thru Adobe photo suite.If you are leary about this camera, dont be. My webmaster (who owns a $1000 Minolta) went and bought this camera after using mine for a day. We both have had photos purchased from us that were just look and shoot photos, spur of the moment shots.
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 ordered 3 fans at one time. All 3 are noisey and move no air. All in all, they are worthless.
I was a little uncertain when I purchased this as DLINK is a networking company and the product was just released. However, it works great. Sound is good. Scrap the cheap headphones it comes with though. Battery life is good. USB setup is a no-brainer and you are off and to the races. The unit is much lighter than expected(and the arcos model that I bought and returned). The screen is also a lot larger and better than the archos unit. I have taken the unit in my backpack cycling, on a motorcycle, in the car and carried while working out with no issues at all. 10GB for around $200 is finally here. My only minor gripe is that the play button isn't embedded enough and can sometimes be tapped through the carrying case. I would recommend this item though!!!
this is a great product, comes with screen protector, cloth to take dust off and squeege, although i ended up using edge of my debit card out of habit. simple to put on but i do recommend using a soap, get some no more tears baby soap on yourfinger and rub in mix water make sure your fingers are just a little soapy and rub on screen, then you can adjust screen location and all bubbles will be gone once squeege'd, and dried. wipe excess soap off of psp also, dont waste time or money on others get this one
I can never use any of the in-ear earphones (that come with most mp3 players, my ipods,iphones etc) as they fall off the ear in a few seconds. This is the first one that doesn't fall off.- excellent noise isolation- normal audio reproduction (not the best, but good enough for most people)- excellent fit for all types of ears!- nice packaging (the carrying case does have a spool that can cut through the wire, so be careful)
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.
I chose this product because of a positive review that was detailed in the amount of capacity in terms of how many pictures AND how minutes of video. While on vacation I took A LOT of pictures and quite a number of video clips. I wasn't disappointed and thankfully so. This vacation was absolutely unforgettable and I wanted pictures and videos to add to the memories. I also had no problem downloading them onto my computer. The pictures are of high quality, which much of that is due to my Canon SD790IS [[ASIN:B0011ZK6OS Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom]. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.
I bought this Bluetooth Macally keyboard to replace the one I had that was USB. I have a MacBook with an LG external monitor and don't like to type on the laptop keyboard. The MacBook only has 2 USB ports and I wanted to free one up. I specifically bought this one for the following reasons: 1) it had the numeric keypad to the side. I need that for work. 2) It was Bluetooth. 3) The price was better than all the other Bluetooth keyboards I looked at. It looks nice next to my white MacBook. As mentioned in other reviews it didn't work out of the box because I needed to download a driver. The Macally site didn't have a driver specifically for this keyboard so I downloaded the one for their bluetooth mice. It didn't work the first time so I had to do it again. Eventually I got it paired.As mentioned already, the downside to this keyboard is the set-up. It took me over 20 minutes to get it working. Occasionally there are double keystrokes but for me this is not a problem. I look at the monitor when I type and make plenty of other mistakes also. I'm quick at hitting the back key and moving on. Every time the computer is put to sleep and wakes up, the device needs a few seconds to reconnect. It isn't long but it is annoying. I don't need to do anything but wait those few seconds. There is a blue light that tells you the keyboard is pairing with the computer. The keyboard also has a low battery indicator. Mine started blinking after 6 weeks of use. I didn't turn the keyboard off during those first 6 weeks but I am now. The keyboard requires AAA batteries which means that I can't use rechargeable ones.If I had it do over I would still buy this keyboard. It meets my needs and I can deal with the little annoyances. I thought the price from Amazon was wonderful compared to other bluetooth keyboards that are known to work with MacBooks.
I did a lot of research before making this purchase...spent hours reading the pros and cons of a variety on MP3 players before deciding on the MPIO. It has not disappointed me. The unit is easy to use and holds a ton of songs. The WMA option was a big sell for me since I can get nearly double the number of songs loaded (as compared to mp3) Whether you import WMA or MP3 files, the sound quality even at 96kbps (which I use) is great. It has nice features like the ability to listen to FM radio, a lock which holds the buttons in place so a station or song doesn't change when you are biking or running. My only complaint is the manual is terrible and the headphones (earbuds) are very uncomfortable and should be tossed. The battery life so far has been ok...but you should keep spares with you. You won't get more than a couple of hours or so. Overall, great unit..I am very happy with it.
Probably the best online buy I've ever made. The camera does everything I'd ever want in a non-dslr camera and then some. Yes, there is some noise in low-light situations but, with a price under $250 including a 2 gig memory chip and a 35mm lens equivalent of 36mm-432mm, along with image stabilization and a Leica lens it's a winner all the way round. Best of all, it's lightweight! Just try carrying a DSLR with equivalent lenses all day long and you'll never regret the purchase. Too bad it's a discontinued model.
I originally bought the Panasonic RP-HJE50 in white and found them lacking in bass even with a good seal. The cord was also broken on it, so I returned them. For running I use a set of Koss Sportapros which have great sound on my iPod.I picked up a set of the Sony MDR-EX51 in pink and am very happy with them. The pink is not very pink it looks more like a metallic bronze. In fact the blue ones stand out more than the pink ones when you are wearing them.These earphones put out great bass which is similar to my Koss Sportapros. The trebles are good but can fizzle out at really high (unsafe)volumes. If I listen really hard I can hear slight early treble decay at mid-level volumes, but its a non-issue. These won't sound as good as over the ear headphones but I find that they are outstanding for their size.These have the uneven cord where the left side is a short cord and the right side is a long cord. They come with a small case which is a little hard to maneuver on the go but once you get used to it, you can get them in fast. They are very light with soft ear canal inserts. The Panasonics have softer ear canal inserts but the Sony ones are more than soft enough.You will notice that while wearing these you can hear yourself breathe, eat, and walk. Once you have music on that goes away to some degree. Overall I rate these as a very good buy. The sound is excellent especially if you like bass in your music or plan on using these with an iPod. If you like the Koss Sportapro or Portapro sound then these are the right earphones for you.
I have this MP3 payer for over a year. The sound quality is fantastic! Excellent product! I highly recommend it!
This is working well with my MacBook Pro... it reduces the temperature of the laptop below finger-burning hot. One problem is that the USB attachment will only go in the right-hand side of the laptop because it gets in the way of the power supply on the left-hand side. Not a huge deal.When I first plugged in the cooler, only one fan worked. It turned out the other fan had become jogged out of place during shipping and a firm push with a screwdriver was required to get it back in place. The first push had it working, but it made a nasty sound as it went around. The second push got it running smoothly. If the unit seems loud, or a fan doesn't seem to work, it's probably worth checking to see if the fan needs to be reseated.
i woulf give 5 stares but i wish they were gold plated other than that a great buy and unless you are a adio vedio file expert you cant tell so great but
i recently bought this to hook my sony vaio to my vizio tv. works awesome and has a vary clear picture.Havent had any problems with it so far. highly recommend it.
Bought this subwoofer to add to my 7.2 system. Short and sweet it has nice clean, rich, deep bass. Not boomy like other subs that sound rather hollow. I have only played about 5 hours of music on it at about 30% volume and I can tell its gonna be a nice sub once it has 25 plus hours on it. I would not hesitate to but this sub again. I also have a Sony SAW-3000 hooked up to my system and this one is noticeably better not to mention another 120 watts RMS power, and not as boomy. Has that feel to it you are looking for in quality bass. Buy it.
Dimensions for what I received are different. I paid for one-day shipping and it took four days just for it to ship. Then another two days from there before I actually received it (no missed deliveries)The material is a very thin and cheap plastic. The fan "grills" are also plastic, and they're very thin. It takes very little pressure (or a heavier laptop) to push the top into the fan, which makes an irritating sound and horribly reduces the performance. 3 fans or 50, it doesn't matter if they're not spinning.This is worse than the cooling pad I was replacing, which at least lasted for six months before breaking.Spend the extra $10 and get something else. This is absolutely horrible. I'm half tempted to return this and start a dispute for the transaction regarding this, as I paid extra for speedier shipping and did not get it at all. The quality of this Made in China product is not worth $20.As for how well it cools? It's made of plastic and has three small fans. There's nothing to actually do anything about a hot laptop bottom, and unless your hot spots are right where the fans are located then this is a completely useless product.Only reason I'm giving it a 1 is because it actually turns on.
Although I purchased this 1 1/2 years ago, I just started doing a TON of ironing. My husband has a new job traveling and I iron all his dress shirts (one a day)!This iron does not stay hot. Its like, do one sleeve, reheat the iron, do another sleeve, etc. It takes twice as long to iron as a regular corded iron. Nice idea, doesn't work out.Contacted Panasonic, they will not do a thing. I would have been happy with an exchange for a corded iron but no go. Buy.com also said it was past their warranty period (which I understand). I felt Panasonic should stand behind their products though. Very disappointing ;(
I had my eye on these binoculars for months now. When I saw them on sale at Amazon, I jumped. Amazon was only about $150.00 cheaper than a store I was planning to buy at. When they came, I couldn't believe how well the Image Stabilizer works. I remember my Dad's Binoculars as a kid. Man! Did the image look shakey! With Canon's I.S. technology, with a push of a well located button, the image stabilizes perfectly! These are great for watching wild life, birds, boats or in your neighbor's window (just kidding). I like them so much, I am saving up money now to buy the next higher up magnification for more intense bird wathcing at greater distances. I would highly recommend these sturdy, well engineered binoculars to anyone. They are EASILY worth every penny.
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.
Since this is my first MP3 player, I have nothing else to compare it to. That being said, all I have to say is that I love it! It's convenient to use and the sound is great. The only negative is that the advertisement for holding up to 1000 songs is misleading. I was only able to load a little over 400 songs. Had I known that I would have paid a little more for the 4GB player. Still it's a great player!
Thought I would have issues with DirecTV HR22-100 box but no issues worked as a charm so did it work with the Sony 55" 3D TV and BDV-E570 all equipment is behind the wall and fireplace but no issues with operating anything. I did order the eyes just incase but didnt really need to use it I am using the product in a blaster product.I am happy with the product it does exactly what I needed and I love the product.
Filter fits, additional cleaning gear supplied was very useful and a bonus. Quality glass and quality product. Like the package and would recommend it.
I have boxes and boxes of old slides that I either have to hold up to the light or drag out the slide projector to view them. My neighbor had this old scanner that viewed slides one at a time and it didn't even work correctly. I recently purchased the CanoScan and I love it. It does fine work and I can either make my own prints or put them on a disc or just keep them on the computer. It takes 4 slides at a time and it takes a little time for them to preview and scan, usually about 3 minutes per slide. I was a little disappointed on the flimsiness of the slide holder. It is made of a cheap plastic that seems as if it will break if you don't handle it carefully but all in all so far I am happy. The slides would surely have gone to waste if not for this scanner.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this model and I am very pleased. It is fast, light, has intuitive design, and I have had no issues with the keyboard (as had earlier model users). It does get warm, and I haven't tested the battery life which some have said to be less than they expected. But for the money I would buy this one all over again in a heartbeat.
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?
***addendum to the review below***After buing the EyeTV (which works great) Now that I know the system will run using the EyeTV software, this is probably a decent buy, but I'd make sure the cost of this plus the EyeTV software is less than that of just buying the EyeTV. Overall, I'm happy with my EyeTV.I read through lots of reviews but didn't figure the Elgato TV200 was worth it, even at $280. I got this one for $230 even though there more negative reviews. Good thing Amazon has a return policy.Here's the scoop.Very easy to install and set up. After that, things go downhill.I tried to transfer a movie from Laserdisk, but once it was done, I then edited it with the edit movie function and tried to save it to my hard drive and it said that I didn't have enough space on it even though I have over 100gigs free. So I saved the original to another drive. But once I moved the file, I was unable to edit it, because the program will only let you edit the original, unmoved file. Even though I renamed the file exactly, the program wouldn't let me edit it. Hence the only way to save it to disk was to not edit it. But I bought the thing to edit video.So instead of recording in mpeg-2, I went with the mpeg-4 format that I know can be edited in iMovie. So it does it, and then it takes 65 minutes (at good quality recording) to import on my 1.5Ghz powerbook. Horrible. Not only that, once I got done editing and burned to disk, the actual image quality is a lot worse than if it was a VCR tape on SLP. What's the point of burning it to disk if it looks like garbage?So I wouldn't advise buying this product unless you really don't care about editing what you record, or don't care about time constraints and quality of video from editing via iMovie.For me, I think I'll stick to importing things via firewire from a miniDV camcorder for my laserdisks and just use my trusty VCR for programs off the TV. Good luck.P.S. One thing I would say was the product support people were very attentive. They didn't solve the problem, but were always quick in returning every email I sent. They're in England though so the turnaround for the U.S. was usually a day.
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.
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.
Great product for mounting bookshelf speakers on the ceiling.Installation is simple and clear, though I personally used butterfly toggle bolts instead of the ones which are provided in the pack.The product is strong and feels resistant.I rated 4 stars on the features because once mounted, the speaker cannot be fully rotated. The speaker front falls and directs towards the floor when rotated in a 90 angle.And Amazon, fantastic as always, efficient, fast, no bad surprises.
This product looks and works great. Light weight, fast, silent, and sleek design. Does not heat up, powered by computer through USB 2.0, and comes ready to use. I have not tried the included software because I don't need it. I think it is superior in design to the Western Digital comparable drive, which I have, also. The similar Seagate model is heavier, larger, and the screws holding the case together tend to fall out. I am sold on the Lacie Mobile Drive and will surely buy another one to satisfy my growing need for video and audio file storage.
So hopefully that is good new. I do not always hear about things when they go bad but sometimes I might.
1. The left control key is in the wrong place, making it very frustrating to execute keyboard shortcuts like control-c, control-v for cut/paste.2. The touchpad is almost unuseable, with the cursor frequently jumping across the screen.3. The keyboard feels flimsy and cheap. In fact mine arrived with 2 keys that had fallen off in the mail and the springs underneath were nowhere to be found. I can put the keys back on, but they are useless without the springs.4. Adesso has appalling customer service. Don't expect your email to their service desk to be returned. Calling is not much better: twice, I waited the arrival of replacement springs, after customer service agents promised to send them to me. Its 3 months and I'm still waiting.
My company picked up $50 of the price of these, so I may be a bit biased, however these are consistently wearable headphones. Hours and hours of listening while working and they have always felt good to put on. Warm aural blankets to smother the chatter of an open office. The fact they come with a 1/2in plug is a bit annoying but everything else about them is sweet. Sound great to untrained ears, pieces played by Emmy Verhey are done full justice. Magnificent!
I wasn't sure whether to order the OEM pocket from online for a little more money or to save the money and get this off brand. We went with this one and it was a perfect fit. We used one in our 96 Suburban to fill in the CD player we removed and one in our 01 Yukon XL to replace the DVD player that was no longer needed.
This product did not work properly in my printer a HP PSC 950xi. I am waiting for a response to my request to return the four cartridges for a credit.
OK - so what do you expect for $35? (or in my case $20 online). I have it plugged into a notebook PC that is 5 feet from my stereo. I am streaming internet music constantly. The sound is not amazing - FM quality, and I am not always listening in stereo. But it is pretty damn good. I have another radio (not a good one) that is 20 feet away behind 1 wall, and that does not pick up the signal very well. I was going to buy a $300 internet music appliance because i wanted to be able to stream internet music into my living room (and my desktop is in another room). But this achieves my purpose, for a lot less, using a notebook PC that i keep in my living room anyway. I can still surf, etc with the notebook when the Rocket is plugged in, it just hangs off the side. OK, so this is not for the picky picky audiophile. But suits my needs for now just fine. But i have noted that it is not being displayed on the GRIFFIN website via a posted link - you have to search for it. Makes me think that they might be phasing this product out. so get it while you can. Oh, sometimes it does misbehave - i might have to plug, unplug, plug it in a couple of times for it to work. $20 vs $300. Portable. Does not need AC power. i don't play music/MP3 off of my desktop/server, but i could easily. What are you waiting for? i knocked off a star for the range and the need to plug/unplug/plug sometimes.
Had nothing but headaches with all other OS (XP/Vista), thought I'd try with Windows 7 and it works like a charm. It may be specific to my Dell Inspiron 1501, well worth the wait and frustration since I first bought it over 4 years ago. Just sold my 2nd unopened box of this project and hope it works for them as well.
Bought this after years of use. This can last a long time if you don't pull the wires when using it. Great quality and good for working out and blocks of little sounds. Worked great when I was on the plane.
Despite being a PC133 slot, this chip didn't work with my computer... when I put it in, the computer wouldn't boot, when removed, it booted fine... Other RAM works fine... I've used many Kingston products and this is the first time I had any problems...
If you look at the reviews people either give this 5 stars or 1 star. Sure it averages to 4 stars but this isn't a book or a movie, it's a piece of hardware and averages mean nothing. Be WARNED, if you buy this there is a 1 in 4 chance that your product will fail within a month of buying it. I filled up this card with 16gb of video without problems. Then when it was mounted on my PC it began the dying process. I ended up losing hours of HD video. Initially I had bought two of these cards and the second one died in the same way, though I was able to get the files off first. My Kingston brand SD cards are perfectly fine however. Take my advice, buy another brand that doesn't have a 25% fail rate.
I bought the RX620 when it was new just out two years ago and they were still playing ink cartridge games. I don't like the fact that you can't print if one of the cartridges is low....I don't like the fact that it often can't separate pages so it upchucks several...I don't like the fact that the price is about half what it was then....I don't like the fact that Epson support doesn't....I don't like the fact that I now have a message that no one apparently can explain about parts reaching the end of their useful life (after less than 2 years) and have to be replaced....I don't like the poor quality of the negative and slide scanning (which is why I bought it)--otherwise it's fine.
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.
Item stopped working after a couple of weeks. Other than that, it was fine. I would not recommend this product.
I'm now in the process of replacing my 2nd G7 mouse. I purchased my first about two years ago and it worked fine for the first 11 months when it developed the "double-click" problem. This is where a single left mouse click actually sends a double click to your computer. From reading online, it's a mechanical issue with the left click switch. Also from my research it appears this is a common problem with the G7s, though I've seen it happen in other Logitech mice as well.It was still within 12 months of purchase and the RMA went very smoothly, I was extremely impressed. They shipped me a replacement with almost no questions asked. Unfortunately 14 months later, I'm in the exact same situation as before. Left mouse button is sending double clicks. I have yet to hear back from Logitech if I'm able to get this one replaced too, but it's highly doubtful. Don't waste your money on a mouse that will last 1 year.On a lighter note though, this is by far the best feel of a mouse I have ever owned. I love the size and contours. There are a few extra buttons that, if you begin using them, are very handy. There are also not so many extra buttons you click them by accident. I'm also a big fan of the rechargeable battery system, very nice. In the beginning you'll see about 2-3 day battery life with moderate use. A year later I'm averaging about 1-1.5. I don't really mind though, it takes about 5s to swap them out and with setpoint installed you can have it alert you when the battery is low.All-in-all, I honestly think this is one of the best mice I've ever used. Unfortunately it seems like the mechanical design/parts are sub-par making it a very short-lived purchase.
This KVM performs well on switching between Windows, Mac and Linux plateforms. Very little delay on the switching. Also flashing LED to indicate the switching on the going is a good plus too.
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.
Bought with my digital camera. Got excellent price buying together. Going on a trip next month to San Diego and will be taking lots of pictures. Awesome........
The camera is easy to use and I would give it a great review except it broke once right before the end of the very short warranty period. I could not get any computer to recognize it. I tried three PCs and two laptops. Nada. I sent it in for warranty repair work. they sent it back saying nothing was wrong, enclosing a DVD of the video on the camcorder. A few months later -- and outside the warranty period -- and -- it is no longer working. Same problem as before. This thing is a dud.
This is a very poor product. Does not work consitently--oftern the coffee comes very week, even though I always use the same amount. Also, the bottom screws became very rusty after a few months of occaasional (not even daily) use.Do not buy this Presto percolator!
Do NOT waste your money. Tried the 4 stations (88.1, 88.3, 88.5 & 88.7) and all I received was hummmmmmmm, along with the muffled music from the IPOD itself. AHHHHHHHHH
This gg is awesomesauce! Bright and clean. Used for diy DOF adapter. Didnt have any issues focusing on the screen either. if only I could get the focal length correct... Would Highly wecomment dit. :D SMiley!! rofl.
After our Gateway adapter conked out after 6 years of use, we needed to replace it. We checked out Gateway's website and they wanted $60 for a replacement. I didn't want to pay this kind of money for it, so I went on Amazon to see if I had other options. Pretty quickly I found this adapter for only $20. I placed an order and received this adapter only 3 days later. It works as well as the original and for only 1/3 of the price. We have been using it for about six months now and have no complaints whatsoever. I highly recommend.
I have a Canon Rebel XTI and I really do love this remote. The only drawback is that unless I'm pointing at the camera a specific way, it doesn't work... and I mainly wanted my remote for self portraits so I need to learn to work with/around that. I haven't tried pointing it at the camera and drawing it away (since there is a 2 second delay) so maybe that'll work. Overall it's a good remote, very small and easy to use for a good price :)
I needed a second "VGA out" to feed a 25'cable to my flat screen so I could take advantage of movies that I could stream on my computer. Well this little baby was just what the Dr. ordered. No loss in resolution / picture quality at either end. Excellent quality and workmanship at a fair price!
I won this camera in a contest and now I'm kinda wishing I never had. Practically everything I've shot with this thing has turned out bad in some way or another. From the autofocus that can never decide what it wants to focus on, to the very poor image quality in slightly low lighting situations, to the camera recording glitches in the audio when I capture onto my computer. I know you may look at this thing and feel like the price is right, but I really suggest you just hold out a little while longer to save up a bit more and buy a Canon camera that's not gonna cause you these problems.
I bought this remote for my spouse. I knew it was a great product because I've had one for years. It really works and lasts a long time.
So far so good, no problems. Not terribly fast, but plenty of room for MP3's.
This is a great accessory for my ipod and Onkyo receiver. The RI remote works great and it sounds awesome. I'm using the 5G video ipod, and the S-video connection displays the video and photos on my TV. I wish it was able to display menu navigation on the TV as the ipod screen is hard to see from across the room. Also, it is tricky figuring out which remote buttons perform which function, but once that is learned it is a great item.
Bought this for the SD card by SanDisk I bought for my camera. According to the description, it should read the SD card I bought. Guess what, the SD card doesn't fit, and since I had to open the stupid plastic wrapper (so sharp it could seriously injure someone; Fort Knox should be so well-protected as this little card reader), I can't return it. If it will fit your card, contact me please! I'm looking for a swap!!
Just wanted to reiterate, the back light on the clock is very bright, nightlight like bright. The radio and remote both work well and overall I am satisfied with it but if I paid more (got on sale for $40), then I might be dissapointed.
The HP 21 Ink Cartridge twin pack was as expected, great quality. I always use new HP cartridges. They are reliable quality. I recommend them to anyone with an HP Printer.
I bought this cd player before reading reviews from other places saying that the sreen quit working after a while. I thought it was all good because it never happened until i got back onto the bus one day. Its gone, i took it apart and theres nothing you can do. ...
I got the UE 5 Pro earphones and was extremely happy. But then Ultimate Ears came out with the Triple.fi 10 Pro and I thought, if the 5 Pro sounds this good, this 10 Pro must be something special. Well, the 10 Pro is more than special. These are the most amazing music reproduction pieces I have ever heard. I am more than impressed and more than pleased. All of my music sounds better. All of my sources seem like they are new. And the UE service is truly wonderful. A company that others may want to emulate. Thank you UE for a truly outstanding product that "is" everything you said it would be.
Simply put, these headphones are very revealing. Don't purchase these if you plan on listening to low bit rate mp3's. These phones are for High Quality listening... If you are a producer like me, you will want to remaster all of your work to match the quality capable of these phones... MDR-SA5000's tell the truth! Sometimes the truth hurts. :)
Though it is much more expensive than a comparable flash drive with 512 MB of memory, you get what you pay for - stylish body, slide-out USB connector, fast read/write, and all in all great design.This is my first USB drive, and I didn't want one with a cap. It seemed impractical to me - it's one more piece to keep track of. This drive not only incorporates the USB connector into the body via the sliding action, but also protects it - though dust can get into it, it can't easily be broken off. Also, unless you don't use it for a year and the dust accumulates into an intolerably large glob, the dust can easily be blown out before you use it.The body is light, but feels sturdy. When it is plugged in, it glows blue, which I think is cool. My one complaint is that it is very (I repeat, very) difficult to get the key ring around the end - this is done so that it can be attached to a lanyard, or another keychain.Sandisk has done a great job! I would recommend this drive to anyone willing to make a small investment in a better drive. The difference in quality between this and Sandisk's other Cruzers is noticable.
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.
I'm very Happy that we still have ALtec Lansing. Always good sound quality. Go Altec!!!
I've had this keyboard for 3 years now, with heavy essay/video game usage. All of my keys still work great - though I do take care of it by cleaning it once a year. The lighting is pretty cool, though you only can choose between blue red and purple, which is good enough for me. You can control the intensity of the backlight, or turn it off altogether with a knob. The lighting is enough to type by in a dark room, but not so much that it lights up the whole area, which makes it nice if you share a room and need to type in the dark. Overall a very nice keyboard for a college student.
Pros: Great sound isolation. Comfortable when correctly fit.Cons: Actual sound, while good, does not compare to larger headphones of the price range.Let me start by saying what I think Shure has done right with these phones. First, they're selling a relatively cheap IEM that sounds... well, decent. I've found sound isolation for these phones to be excellent, even dangerous! (be careful when outside with these, emergency noise can be hard to hear).The flip side of the coin: Obviously Shure can't make perfect cheaper phones, otherwise how would they sell the e4c's? The e2c's soundwise are decent, but far from perfect. I own other headphones such as the Sennheiser hd580's, px100's (which are highly recommended... if you do not need phones of IEM form consider the px's) and there have been times when listening to certain music (different on each respectively) that I've said to myself, "Wow, this sounds fantastic". I have yet to experience that revelation with the Shures. I will not go so far as to call them bad, I find them soundwise to be simply average. Music on them is decent; enjoyable enough, it just isn't fantastic or even remotely remarkable. Except for extreme highs and lows, everything sounds pretty decent to me.Overall- 3.5 stars.The verdict: If you're looking for a cheap IEM or small phone fornoise blocking (great when exercising or on the go),consider these. If you are looking for phones for home/private listening, or do not mind sound leakage, there are better possibilities to consider.
Don't purchase this item. The negative reviews are spot on. These worked great for about 3 weeks. Then one side started cutting in and out. It will fade in on one side and then back out. It does it at random times. No pattern about it. I can run a half mile and it will start or sometimes I may be a couple miles into a run. It isn't just one side either. Both sides do it. Luckily, they haven't been doing it at the same time, that is until today. The last two miles of my run this morning were quiet. Both ear pieces decided to quit at the same time toady. So this cheap option may seem worth the risk, but its not. Just move on to something else.
After the first one these I had to return the day after I bought it, it would not read DVD's... The 2nd one the same thing happened only after using the unit once.. But we did not try to use it again within the 90 day return Target policy, so now we are stuck going through Cyberhome.. Target should definately pull this product.. and stand behind it for their customers... They would not exchange it for me because it was longer than 90 days..but my kids only use it on long car rides, and we hadn't taken any long rides.. so now, in our traveling time they are without it, because Target will not work with us.. Hopefully Cyberhome will do the right thing..
Very easy to put in place and turn on - works nicely. Sound is really nice and definately worth the $$$$. We purchased the main system and 2 speakers. We placed one speaker on the back deck of the house and the other in the front yard under a gazebo. Both speakers operated very easily with no interference noise etc. It is also nice that each separate speaker has a volume control so the listeners can adjust the sound volume based on their comfort rather than having to adjust the entire system.
Product seems to work. No problems with printouts after 2 or 3 weeks. Hope it stays that way!
Exactly as described and brand new in box. Installed it in my printer and worked like a charm, for a cheaper price. Will buy again.
This is a very nice compact camera and works great. The zoom is excellent. However, images in bright sunlight are very washed out.
What they don't tell you is that to make this work in any appreciable way without having to pull cables, crawl under your house, dig through drywall or otherwise destroy your house, you have to pay extra for a special wireless connector. Otherwise all the money you've spent for this widget is useless.Well, I've bought this Slingbox back in February, and it still sits in the box, unconnected. I can't make this thing work with the home network, no matter what. I've called customer support any number of times and gotten almost no help. This product is a gigantic waste of money.
This is a wonderful slide tray.I have a lot of slides to work withand will proccessing them in the computer.
I got this free with Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera.Stores a lot of photos and videos. Great buy!
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....
With "Nikon" on the product what would you expect except excellent quality and service. This lens lives up to its name.
I thought my expensive old Sony CD player was finished - it skipped and sound was not as good. Allsop restored the player to original good quality. I highly recommend this product.
Wanted the bluetooth capabilty with clarity for both incoming and outgoing..It's been great. Occasionally loose the phone bluetooth so I have to resync.Overall a great choice
The NETGEAR Powerline Network Bridge XE102 works perfectly. I have two of these devices, one for a desktop PC and the other for my laptop PC. I installed the unit for my laptop. I disabled my wireless connection and enabled my wired connection. The speed is 100.0 Mbps. Buy it and enjoy problem-free use. I have no regrets.PMN, Lawrenceville, NJ
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!!!
I just won the lotto, and I was torn either lease a 747, buy a couple Bugatti Veyrons or a really big house. Once I realized HP sold a printer for rich people like me I took a look at it and I was hooked. For 50,000,000 dollars sounds steep at first but its that good. So now I can live in a Aston Martin DB9 while I print out emails off my PDA. Thank you HP!
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.
Unlike the two or three cheap knock-offs I've purchased, this one actually continues to work after many hundreds of exposures. It's not flashy, but it does the job and does it extremely well.
What can I say- it's a CAT 5e cable and it works exactly as described- no problems. For people who can't deal with making our own cables- like me.
These are great speakers for the $$, but as you see above beware of some idiots selling only ONE for the price (as if they didnt know there should be two...retailers like that do no further biz with)I got mine on fleabay (AFTER clarifying that I was indeed bidding on TWO)and hooked em up to my "little" PM645 Harmon Kardon amp next to my girlfriends $1400 Bose "Lifestyle?"...THEY BLEW IT AWAY...LOLGREAT separation, if you watch placement of these and have a decent amp you'll need no sub...these do FINE...specs are realistic.DONT go for those trs and the like with the "suggested" retail price of $3498.00 selling for $129 bucks...they will literally hurt your ears...AR has been making loudspeakers since the early 50s and it SHOWS in these...I got mine (yes...a pair) for $139 plus ship and thanks to the "gorillas" at UPS they did indeed arrived "cosmetically challenged"...upside here is I'll probably get them FREE after I settle with them...if they are going to continue to damage goods they either need to get out of the loudspeaker transport biz, or continue to pay (and pay they will...ME...lol)So bottom line if you want a GOOD sounding loudspeaker for the price, you simply can't go wrong.IMPORTANT: PLEASE give these guys a chance to sing properly...GET A DECENT AMP...pay no attention to the specs of how much power, etc...it's quality that counts, and how that power is delievered! Suggest a HK645 like this one (buy them on fleabay for under $100) or early Yamaha, Onkyo, or Sansui...hook em up to a cheap amp you'll get cheap sound...Good Luck!
I was interested in this cable because of the extra length. Totally satisfied with my decision to purchase this unit.
I got these and the sound was so tinny and the highest volume level you could turn them up to was so low that I ended up throwing them away.
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.
you use light kit lens and dlsr and need something light and compact. If you have heavy glass or dslr get a more robust tripod. this was used backpacking into the Utah national parks and it held up ok but not very stable(wind) but then again I'm no Ansel Adams( view camera and wooded tripod legendary images) and so unlike him I chose to go light.Manfrotto makes good stuff and this is very good for what it is.
I've had several lower pixel count cameras from Kodak, HP, Sony and Agfa that ran about $... when new. The picture quality for this camera blows away the other brands, with a price that was similar. The price difference (only $.. more than some 2MP cameras) is insignificant compared to the quality improvement. The addition of movie and burst modes make this the current bargain of the 3MP camera market. While the Nikon 2100 mentioned in another review may compare in quality for screen viewing, larger prints (8.5" x 11", e.g.) will look better with the Sony DSCP32, at a lower price to boot.
I bought this as my last replacement cassette player as there are still some cassettes I needed to review and move music from. I have had it for almost two months and find it easy to use and it has a great sound quality (for cassettes). Well worth the price paid.
I've had my Toshiba laptop with 17-inch screen for more than four years, and I've only replaced the battery once. I run it on high-performance settings most of the time, which really sucks down the battery juice. This replacement battery has performed as well as can be expected under those conditions.
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'm not a big user of headphones, but I bought these to diagnose the source of some degredation of sound in my home stereo system. These headphones delivered a sound clear enough for me to determine that it was the receiver, and not the CD player or the speakers, that was causing the somewhat shrill sounds in the high end. Seemed worth the $[...] just to do that. I've ordered a new receiver from Amazon as a result.What I didn't expect was the comfort and high quality sound these things can deliver. Compared to headphones from my youth (40 years ago?), these sound much better and weigh practically nothing. I'm not surprised there has been progress in that many years, but I'm a little surprised how much better the value is (price vs. performance).Highly recommended for the occasional headphone user. If that's you, you won't be disappointed - [...] bucks well spent. Probably a very good choice for the more frequent user as well.
This dock makes it easy for me to recharge my batteries when I am away from home. It transfer pictures quickly and you need not be a rocket scientist to use this equipment. I would purchase it again if something happened to mine.
Of all the USB headsets I've tried, these are the best, and one of the cheaper ones too. The sound is great and I've even recorded music with these. I've used it on both PCs and Macs. The reason why I only give it 4 stars is because the plastic foam around the headset is quite painful after wearing the headphones for about an hour. It also makes it hard for your ears to breathe. Otherwise, a great pair of headsets. Better than a SONY USB headset that I recently bought for twice the price. Would reccommend this highly. (Also very durable - I carry it in my laptop bag everyday, to and from work).
Their isn't much you can say about a cord, but this one is well made, and it does what it is supposed to do. I have a keyboard, a Yamaha MM6 that I wanted to attach to my computer, so I can record through Cubase LE. I started tripping over the standard size cord, so I added this Belkin extension, and now it is safely tucked away. Sure beats having to replace the USB port in the computer from abuse. Belkin makes nice stuff, and this is one of those things that they make well. Highly recommended.
Good quality, stable RAM. what more can you ask for? Even overclocks nicely... and OCZ has great customer support. All in all I only buy OCZ now...
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.
I bought this scanner, barely used it, let it sit for a few months, and now it straight up wont work. It's landfill, Don't buy it.
Great camera bag. Fits the Canon Powershot XS 20 very nicely. Very well made. We love it.
The unit we got would not work with 2 computers Windows 7 or 8. The drivers would install, and the OS said it was there, but the light was off and it did nothing. The cable was short and the pen seemed poorly constructed. The documentation did not match the product in the box at all. All the pictures are different and it was all written for XP.After finding the Digipro manufacturer under another name I found that they do not support Windows 8 64 bit which is what most machines come with today. This product needs a revamp and QA.
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.
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
Everyone knows you should keep a UV filter on your lens in case of accidents. Hoya makes good filters at everyday prices. Very practical and affordable.
My home theater is in the family room in the basement. I have a small LCD in the kitchen upstairs that is connected via coax to the Tivo DVR in the home theater setup. I use a Harmony Universal remote downstairs. Using the Next Generation RF Extender I control the LCD with the Tivo remote. Took five minutes to set this up. (My AV guy wanted to sell me something that cost 5x more.)
I have taken about 1000 photos with this camera so far and am very pleased with it. I have had no trouble and it is very easy to use. I would recommend this camera.
The bud that goes in the ear is a hard plastic and hard to fit into the ear and unless you hold it closer to your ear it is hard to hear out of...although people can hear you clear.
Worked very well for a car CD player. Recommend several applications for max effect. Over all a good product.
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 TV is great. It has a beautiful picture. I was able to set this up by myself.
OKAY WHAT DO YOU EXPECT, IT'S SONY! IT'S RARE FOR SONY TO LET YOU DOWN. THEY ARE VERY COMFORTABLE, THEY GET VERY LOUD, AND I AM GLAD THAT I BOUGHT THEM. I WOULD SUGGEST THESE FOR ANYONE.
This thing works awesome. It was great to control my Media Center 360 running through my switch from the other room. Plus pretty cheap and it comes with 2 batteries, and built in charger, so you are never without.
This is an awful waste of money. Granted, I didn't spend much right away, but now, I am getting burned by their ink. Canon makes tiny cartridges that are almost always out of ink. On top of that, you have to buy a new print head every couple times you replace cartridges. I will never buy another Canon printer and do not wish for you to either. Buy an HP or something worthwhile.
When rating headphones, like most products, the rating really should depend on quality over cost. I see these CX-300 earbuds sell on Amazon anywhere from around $20 up $70. At $20 they are a great bargain, at $70 they really don't compete with the competition. Even at $50 there might be better choices. I'd say up to $40 these are worth it.The primary reason I purchased these earbuds was because when I fly, I had to turn the volume to the max on my standard issue iPod buds. Even at the highest volume when listening on an airplane, I could not hear the dialog in movies, and music was drowned out - not to mention the damage it was causing my ears. The CX-300 eliminated this problem. The rubber seal does a pretty decent job blocking the outside noise. When inserted snugly, I'd say about 80 to 90 percent of the outside noise is blocked, allowing me to watch movies and listen to music on an airplane at about half the volume required on the iPod buds, as well as allowing me to hear far more detail. They are not uncomfortable, but you're not going to forget they're in your ears.As far as the overall sound quality, it's decent but not great. Definitively superior to the iPod buds, and a bargain if you can pick them up for around $20, but nothing to write home about. For buds, the bass response is pretty good, mid-range is very good, but the high-end is average at best. I also have an earphone amplifier I can plug into my iPod. This helps with the bass, but I still get only mediocre response at the high-end, even with the EQ flatten out on the bottom and the top boosted. That said, they do sound pretty decent, but don't expect them to sound like a good pair of Etymotics or Shures. As other reviewers has noted, the cables are also a little noisy. My recommendation, if you don't need something to block outside noise, and don't want to spend $100 or more on buds, the over-the-ear type headphones generally produce better quality sound. If you need to block that outside noise, they're a good deal at at $40 or less.
The components which most affect -- by far -- the sound of your audio system are the speakers. And (except for electrostatic speakers costing thousands of dollars) the best sounding speakers currently available are those in the JBL studio series -- including the S38IIs. The S38IIs are superb sounding speakers with sweet, clean highs, a natual-sounding midrange, and clean, full bass. While they will handle lots of power, they sound great with moderately-powered amps and receivers. If for some reason you feel that you must have a larger woofer -- instead of the quite-adequate 8" woofer in the S38II -- I recommend the JBL S310II with a 10" woofer and the JBL S312II with a 12" woofer. But the vast majority of people should be quite pleased with the superb sound of the less-expensive S38IIs. Also the S38II speakers would make excellent rear speakers in a terrific-sounding JBL surround sound system.
This harness works great, but the instructions (or lack-thereof) seem geared more towards professional installers. Basically it just has a listing of the standardized wire colors. The product itself is great and I have no complaints about it.Installing this in my Civic EX Coupe (which has the "Premium Sound System") was not exactly straightforward. Here are some problems I ran into and how I (eventually) solved them.Issue 1. How do I connect the harness wires to the wires from your new head unit (ok, so this is a newbie question, but everyone has a first time)?After researching, there seem to be 2 reasonable ways to do this: soldering or wire crimps. I went with the crimps because, though I know how to solder, crimping is faster and more easily undone, if needed. I needed a crimp tool (I used one that is also a wire stripper/cutter) and the crimps themselves. I used the wire nut looking crimps (where both wires go into one end on the crimp), but I think "butt" crimps might make for a cleaner install.Issue 2. I hooked up everything as suggested by matching the colors/descriptions on the harness documentation with the colors/descriptions on the head unit documentation. I turned on the car and noticed 2 problems: the volume was way louder than it should be it sounded absolutely horrible. After some more research, I discovered this was because my car (with it's "Premium Sound System") has a factory amplifier (separate from the factory head unit). So basically, the signal was being amplified twice, hence the loudness and horrible sound. Basically there were two options: use the line level outputs from the HU to the factory amp, or use the speaker outputs from the HU and bypass the factory amp. The first was do-able with parts I had on hand, so I went with that. I cut 4 RCA connectors off of some old unused cables, wired them to the harness and plugged them into the RCA jacks on the back of my new HU (the line level jacks). After that, everything worked great.
This is a great product and has been working great for years. I did notice that the description says that it has a headphone jack. IT DOES NOT HAVE A HEADPHONE JACK. I wanted this for my desk, and we are required to have headphones, so no luck. Still a great product and I would recommend it to anyone.
PIECE OF GARBAGE PRINTER. Not bad in between problems and hassles. It's a challenge to change the print cartridges! They have to snap in just so. I just went to change my cartridge to finish up my Christmas project and the cheap plastic piece that holds the cartridge in snapped and broke off. Now I have no printer!!! Probably not even worth it to get fixed. Will NOT buy one from Dell. Their customer service is as bad as their products!
The sleeve is indeed too tight for the tablet, especially with the battery upgrade. I almost wondered if I was putting it in correctly at first. The flaps don't give adequate access to the ports on the side and are not centered over the ports either.The only way I would use this if I was going to ALWAYS use it in Tablet mode, which most people won't. Even then I don't know how useful it would be.
This card is fast and so far no problems. Using it in my Canon T1I dSLR camera. When shooting HD movie's you need to move a lot of data fast to avoid skips and pauses in action. I will never buy another SDHC card that is not Class 6 or above. You will find deals on Class 2 and Class 4 cards... and they may suffice for your needs. But I don't want to bottleneck my pictures or video because I wanted to save $5 on the card. I also have a 8 gig Class 6 Transcend SDHC card and so far have had no problems.
The CanoScan Lide 30 is a solid, inexpensive flatbed scanner. It works well with Windows, but don't consider buying it if you're looking for a solid, inexpensive flatbed scanner to be used with under OSX.The drivers provisioned by Canon are an insult to everything ever created by man, and are the digital equivalent of a broken sewage pipe leaking into your living room.Okay, so this is hyperbole, yes. Let me try again.The newest drivers are from 2008, are basically the same than the previous version from 2007, and even back then they were already outdated. The main desktop interface is an application called "CanoScan Toolbox X" which successfully manages to throw away years and years of UI design and even logic. It looks awful, it's unbelievably clunky, and most importantly, it barely works. After a lenghtly and confusing installation of both this "tool" and the actual drivers (which are even older than the tool) you'll basically have to jump through hoops if you want to scan anything. For example, if you want to use the scanner using Photoshop, you'll have to run PS in compatibility/Rosetta mode.Oh yeah.So, to sum up: it's a neat piece of hardware, but for your own sake, stay away from it if you're a Mac user.
I just bought one last week. Over the weekend I tried it from Middletown,NJ to Philadelphia Zoo. I expected it should guide me to Zoo using Major Highway. Instand, it guided me to destination through center of Philadelphia city(I do set option using interstate high way option). When I came back from Zoo, it guided me a very strange route to home. Although I did not get lost, I looked the map, it went with a traingle to bright me back.At that night, I read the manual again. I tried the route plan option. It can not show what route it is supposed to go. You can not review the route plan. I think any one can grap a map and points the much better route than this navigator. So, If you want to buy this navigator, I do not know it can really help you.
These Memorex CD marking pens work, but I prefer a finer point, these medium point pens are harder to use.
First when i bought it, there was many problems in dealing with it. like the directory tree surfing, play list, and resume feture. but when I upgraded it using Firmware 2.00, it's now a full functional magnificent Player....I like it !!!
I have used this mouse only for a couple of days. I had problems installing it on my notebook, it kept telling me there was a conflicting device. I soon found out it was the touchpad. It did not make sense to remove the touchpad driver? I did, then installed both drivers and it works now.One major things with this mouse is it has reception problems. The receiver needs to be really close. I eventually decided to exchange it with the wired version(explorer 3) because the wireless does not make sense, I have to carry around an extra unit(receiver) and I need to replace batteries. Also wired version costs significantly less. I prefer robustness over fanciness.The extra buttons on the left side is not very friendly. Side scrolling would be a plus with working spreadsheets etc...
A good price on the real Sony battery. Delivery was fast. Plugged it in, charged it, and now my camera is back to having the superb battery life it started with. Only complaint - it is pricey everywhere.
I have used Transcend products in the past and as in the past their 8GB SDHC Card lives up to what I expected. Totally reliable products!!!!
I bought this for my husband's birthday. He loves it! He takes it to work at his factory job every day! Radio, CD and tapes. All our era of music lol
this camcorder/camera is a very small one actually. i expect it to be bigger but it can fit almost anywhere!For me, a fourteen year old, it was a rather shock that i got to know how to use it as soon as i looked at it. You can find all the buttons easily and for something like us who love technology i suggest you buy it if you want to have a tiny thing. It's also easy to find with such a bright color. i got pink and love it!
I bought this 4 years ago, but yesterday the right side of the earphone stopped working. I've worn these daily at the gym, and they are fantastic. If you are looking for a gym-worthy earphones that can handle the motion and sweat for hours, then this one is for you. I've ran, cycled and kickboxed with these earphones and I've had no problem with it. Before this, I've tried 4 different earphones for the gym, and none of them would stay on my head. Since my old one has retired, I'm planning to order the same one and won't even bother with any other types/brand. Sound quality is really good (but then again, I'm not really an expert on sound bass etc).One disadvantage: They're a bit chunky; not foldable. And the length is a bit too long so I always have to wrap it around my mp3 player to shorten it (I'm 5'2" and the chord is 48" long from the plug to the tip of the earphones).
I bought this headphone because my in-ear headphones keep falling off at the gym. I wanted something cheap that would hang on the ear and wired. I received it today at work and have been using it all day long. It sits right out to the ear canal and I don't even notice it's there. I am going to get another set for the office and keep one in my gym bag.
When I read some of the other reviews, I was a bit concerned that I wouldn't get the "seal" that others were talking about, but I was happy to find out that the seal wasn't hard to achieve. With a little water (or spit - ewww!), it lubricates the earphones and they fit very snugly. They fit deeper into the ear than the Sony headphones I had. These are MUCH quieter when you get the seal. The volume doesn't have to be turned up nearly as high to to hear clearly. The sound is good on these, too. The main sell for me was to be able to block out noise around me (I live in New York City). You have to be a little bit more aware of your surroundings because they block out the noise so well, but it's nice to hear your music clearly and have your own soundtrack rather than fight the traffic noise or subway noise.
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.
Great product at a fraction of the normal in store price! Came the very next day. Would recommend to anyone! Great job!
I decided to go with the Sony bluetooth mouse to replace my Dell BT mouse which was interfering with my Dell PCs (Vista Home Premium) ability to go into stand by or hibernate. Basically, with the slightest movement on the floor or desk, the system would get out of it's standby/hibernate mode.With the Sony, everything works great. I need to click the click wheel to wake it up. I also find that the Sony is much more precise than the Dell and the quality of excellent as well.The dark and light grey color tone goes perfectly with my Dell Ultrasharp monitor, Dell Bluetooth keyboard, HP deskjet portable printer and Bose MusicMonitor speakers which are on the same desk.I also have a Sony Vaio T series notebook that is paired with this mouse and use it when the laptop is undocked from its home theatre set up mode.
Worked Great in my printer and lasted for quite along time. I have always purchased Brand Name Cartridges because they work better than the generic ones.
...and I love this thing. I know what some people said about it locking up, etc...but when I bought mine I was informated to dock my Zen regularly so I can pick up the latest upgrades for it. Duh!! Seems reasonable. I did buy the additional product warranty, anyway, and it's still cheaper than an Ipod! I love playing mine in my Jeep through the cassette adapter and then unplugging it once I get to work and listening to it more. The battery time is great. I was scared because I can mess up anything, but loading my songs from Napster and Yahoo was a BREEZE!!! Creating my playlist, super easy!! It is literally a drag and click process. I have over 700 songs and still have memory left! I can see that I will be passing mine on to my mom and buying one with 4G. (I bought a 2G) Again, it's still cheaper than an IPOD!!!! I really love this! (Oh, by the way, I sold my ipod, that locked up and cost way too much money and I could only use itunes with, on Ebay!) I don't regret my decision, at all!
I came across very good reviews on this unit from iLounge and decided to purchase the product and am very pleased that I did. The sound quality is extremely good, it's easy to use. It just works. I recommend it.
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.
My unit runs on the warm side, but the last reviewer must have had a defective unit. Mine has worked flawlessly for several months now.
This product made the camcorder I bought stop functioning. I returned it, but never heard anything back. No refund, no confirmation, no nothing.
This was one of my worse buys on Amazon. It came in the same box dusty dirty and the machine was bent like it was thrown in the box. What a pice of crap. Walmart has better. Never buy used crap again.
I bought 2 using for my Canon T1i camera. Both are broken during my trip. I am lucky that I downloaded my photos before they are broken, so I didn't lose any picture. I had to fall back to my original smaller capacity card that came with the camera. Do not buy.
These speakers are... downright incredible. After reading so many positive reviews I thought "Of course, I'll be the one to get a screwed up set". Man was I wrong. I woke the Friday after ordering these to the UPS guy dropping the box off at my door... which I didn't mind, I had been waiting anxiously for these to arrive all week. So after hauling the speaker box into my room I unpacked everything (I had trouble getting the damned heavy subwoofer out of the styrofoam) and went to work. After a few short minutes I had everything set up and positioned just right. I made sure to turn the sub and the volume down (after hooking up a car amp and almost blowing my eardrums I'm very careful about that now) and powered everything up. I went through a couple MP3s... nice nice, very clean sound. Not super detailed on the high end, but very crisp. I played with the sub woofer level (which is on the wired remote... which I *love*. My previous speakers I had to reach behind my sub to adjust this) and found that right in the middle was a good spot for it. Okay, good. Opened the volume control and upped the treble a little bit, helping to compensate for the slight lack thereof from the speakers. Fun!Okay, now time for some games.(...) This is my main purpose for the computer, thus the main purpose for the speakers. Nice, rich sound and clarity... good bass level. Correction... *VERY* good bass level considering you have the control at your fingertips. And the 8" speaker can more than handle you pushing it to the full of its abilities. In any first person shooter type game, or any MMORPG game, this speaker set more than does justice to the sounds of any game.I watched a demo movie to a game that's not released yet... and it filled me entire room with near theater quality sound and presence. This is, by far, the "most bang for your buck" purchase as far as speakers go. (...)
True video conferencing - the type that has been promised for years now really exists and is affordable for the common man (and woman). All you need is a firewire Mac (all new Macs for the past 4 years have shipped w/ firewire, but you can always install an after-market firewire PCI card if needed) running OS 10.2 or better, iChat/AV (Apple's software that comes free with OS 10.3 - &quot;Panther&quot;), and a broadband connection.There are many iChat related Web sites that contain databases of other iSight owners, so you can always find someone to chat with, even if none of your friends have Macs or broadband connections.The camera can also be used for Yahoo Chat, but Yahoo's software limits your video to snapshot slide shows. iChat/AV allows you to to have live streaming video and audio with full duplexing, so it's like you're on the phone.If you have a bad hair day, you can use the microphone only so you don't have to share the video. The lens cap is built-in, and with a simple twist of the lens, your camera is turned off.The camera is an elegant addition to your Mac goodies, although the mounting has much to be desired. Some third-party companies have come out with some excellent alternatives for mounting the iSight, however, if you don't have a laptop to clip it to and you don't want to &quot;stick&quot; it on your monitor.The camera is in full color and will automatically focus from about 1&quot; to infinity. My less than perfect rating is for two reasons - 1 being the aforementioned mounting options - tacky &quot;stick-on&quot; mounting isn't the choice for most and the laptop clip can be broken easily during transport. My biggest gripe is the white balancing of the camera. This might be eventually corrected w/ a new version of the iChat software, but for now, the color you see is not necessarily reflecting reality. I have my computer next to a window, so in the middle of a sunny day with my overhead light on, the color looks great. At night (no ambient sunlight) with an overhead light, the colors are grainy and flat.If you hold a white piece of paper next to your face while you look at yourself on the camera, the color suddenly corrects, but goes back to awful the minute you put the paper down.Traditional cameras with built-in light meters have an ability to &quot;spot meter&quot; and lock a light meter reading - Apple needs to put this option in with their next incarnation of iChat/AV. For now, I have 2 halogen desk lamps on either side of my monitor. When I chat w/ someone in the evening, I will turn on the hot white lights to illuminate my face so the other person doesn't think they're talking to Darth Vader or the Grim Reaper.I used it a couple of times for audio-only chats - the microphone quality is superb. I have chatted to people in Canada, Israel and Australia without a noticable delay or degredation in quality. If the other user is using a built-in microphone in lieu of an iSight, however, they will probably hear you well, but you may have a hard time hearing them.I have also used the camera for some video/audio chats with people from around the globe. There is a noticable 1 second time difference delay, but it is acceptable all things considered.As with all things Apple, this camera is quite an innovation. Beforehand, there was only one other firewire camera on the market and it did not allow for live streaming video. Thanks to Apple's iChat software, however, you can use some other cameras, but I would not recommend it. With the few failings of iSight, it is still the best there is - and considering what it does, it's well worth the price.
Does not block as much sound as I hoped...which was my main reason for purchasing.Earphones are comfortable (and I am picky).
The player itself is a fine product. However, through normal use, the player wouldn't play through the left speaker/headphone!!! Furthermore, contacting Digitalway is so painful (perhaps purposely?) that it doesn't seem like its worth the time. After 5 letters and e-mails, I just gave up. This makes the warranty useless. Afterall, how can you use it if the company won't even respond? So, buying this product is somewhat a gamble, and at $125, you might want to search for other products by other companies. Of course, if you have the cash to blow, you can just buy an iPod. At least the people at Apple are not crooks!
This notebook cooler definitely performs. I coordinated two seminars and had my laptop going for 8 to 10 hours a day. The Antec kept it running cool throughout the day. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the power connection. It appears to be on the flimsy side and I think it could be broken easily if you're not carefully.
I installed this receiver in my toy hauler to replace the cheap factory stereo and to double as a video player. I really enjoy using the iPod interface, but that is where the unit ends its positives.There are several negatives, but the main 2 I have had are the player can play everything promised except DVDs. It failed to read DVDs after about 6 months. The other issue I have is the menu for the fader. In order to display the fader control, you have to click through several menus. This is rediculous.This would be a great value and the sound is great, but without DVD playback, the 3.6" screen menus are a joke. I don't recommend this player at all.
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 bought these headphones because I planned on taking more trips out to California from JFK. They seem to be as good as those very expensive headphones, blocking out other noise. It is also safer for your hearing as it blocks out other noise, you don't need to put the volume on that high. I definitely recommend these.
Purchased the 4GB CF card last summer. So far so good. During continuous shooting burst on Canon 30D it may take a little while to write out the buffered pictures to the card. Otherwise it works.
I can't image being happier with a purchase. I even bought one for my daughter. It is great and a terrific value. It does everything we needed and more.
Great CPU cooler for my P4. It just fits on my Biostar P4 M900 mobo. Keeps the temps at a toasty cold 80 degrees F. The case had two other fans installed - I unplugged both and the CNPS 7000B kept airflow over the RAM and mobo chipset.This is the CPU Cooler to get if your mobo supports the listed sockets.
These headphones provide much better sound quality with the iPod than the stock headphones supplied by Apple. The noise reduction is very effective, so effective that it can actually be a problem in certain situations, such as when out walking.
I have had this cable for over a year and it has never given me any problems. For just under $6, you can't beat that.
Compared to a lot of products offering similar features, this switch is a bargain. It's a lot smaller than I thought it would be, which is fine when trying to save desk space. It hooks up very easily and is just as simple to use. I have 2 computers on my office desk, and have just removed a complete 2nd keyboard, mouse and monitor, saving me a great deal of space. Also, the inclusion of the 2 KVM cables is a terrific bargain to say the least.Very happy with the price, quality, and ease of use.
Impressed with the amount of battery life this has. I also like the Juice meter.
This cable does not convert an ATX power supply to be used with an AT motherboard. The AT 'block' connector is correct, but the other end has female connectors and cannot be mated with the female connectors on the end of the ATX power supply cables.
this pair of earphones are the best i have come across after spending money on 3 sony headphones (which dindt last), 1 phillips earphone, 2 creative labs, 2 ipod earphones, cant afford bose earphones. overall this earphones will gives headphone quality bass and still stay in your ears while workout. i loved it so much that it might be the reason i got ear-infection after plugging my ears with these earphone for a week, seriously.
I know this unit is "Ancient". Thought I'd put in my two-cents worth.This performed well for a few years. Guess I'm a curmudgeon for expecting things to last over 5 years (in some areas).Had to replace the cheap remote a few weeks ago. No sooner than I had the new remote, the whole receiver died.Tried their "troubleshooting" steps - no success. Seems there are far and few between places that even touch repairs on Onkyo. My local place won't answer te phone [...]. I want to talk to someone - forget Onkyo.Plus I read in reviewing a replacement that Onkyo has Major Problems with their HDMI and other aspects of their receivers.Bye Onkyo - I'm going back to Pioneer, who still has a good rating.
Replaced a 12" JBL Venue series subwoofer that literally caught on fire internally. Before that I thought the sub was very good to great sounding, but was uncomfortable with the safety factor after the fire. This Polk subwoofer meets or beats it in sound quality and I would say it beats it in the ability to transfer the rumble to the room. It seems tight and the rattle free, well built overall. Not quite as nice looking as the JBL, but who cares, it sits hidden in the corner of the room as most subwoofers do. The dark grille cloth helps it just disappear. Are there better subs out there? Of course, but at this price I doubt it. This is an outstanding buy at just under $200. I have heard subs in the $800 range that didn't perform any better so I am pleased. Amazon shipped quickly even with the super saver free shipping. Package was in perfect shape. Glad to have the boom back in my system.
This camera bag is just the right size for my Nikon Coolpix L2. Not a lot of room but a snug fit. The bag comes with a carrying strap. Inside pocket for a memory card. The bag also has a front pocket and a strip in the back so you can loop your belt through it. I have attached pictures. I'm glad I bought it. I'm taking a trip to the Carribean in a few months and find the compactness perfect. Who wants to carry a huge camera bag?
Got these speakers for use as rear surrounds and they were super easy to install and the sound is fantastic for the price.
I BOUGHT THIS PHOTO PAPER FROM ALL ELECTRONICS AND HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY ORDER I EMAILED THEM AND GOT VERY QUICK RESPONSE FROM MR. DANIEL STEPHENS AND JUSTICE WITH MY ORDER I AM VERY PLEASE WITH THIS PHOTO PAPER ITS OF GRATE QUALITY AND ALL ELECTRONICS HAD THE BEST PRICE ON THIS ITEM
This was our second attempt to find a CD clock radio with battery backup and dual alarms. Reception is great, and audio quality is consistently Panasonic (great!) The battery backup will retain the time during power outages (not just for two minutes like some of the other units), but the &quot;dual alarm&quot; feature is slightly deceiving. With this unit, you can choose (for each alarm) whether the left, right, or both speakers will be triggered by the alarm. Unfortunately, &quot;alarm 1&quot; is CD or radio (with frequency and volume preset as part of the alarm), but &quot;alarm 2&quot; is the buzzer only. Granted, it is a relatively pleasant buzzer. This is yet-another piece of consumer electronics that is just this close to perfect, lacking only a tiny bit of software to overcome an obvious shortcoming.
Works like a charm, the Wi-Fi sniffer in the software is definitely a big plus ! You can get details of the connection i.e. connection strength, AP name and etc. Worth every penny !
A basic wired remote cable. Nothing fancy. Doesn't use any batteries. So you never have to worry about it not working. A little expensive. Wish it had a coiled cord so it wouldn't shake the camera when putting it down.
I'm disappointed in this product because it is not as advertised in the description, on this page!Above states it is compatible with multiple mp3 players.On the box however, this is not mentioned, only listing IPODS.Interesting, how those who have older IPODS are having trouble, when the listing is entirely different!If I did have an IPOD, I still wouldn't keep this product. A phone call to the manufacturer revealed it will NOT CHARGE YOUR PLAYER, as promised above. What is the point of docking, with no charge?
If you're looking for software that will help you decide where to further invest your time and engery in discovering an era of Western Art, this two-volume set is perfect for that. It will give you a taste to want to know more. It allows you to quickly see a painting, a town, a year, or a period to discover if it is something you want to know more about, and if your about to travel its great to get a sense of the art of particular European town. The images are clear, and working in this software is very easy. You truly get your money's worth!
I am nicely surprised by the quality of this product. The sound quality is great, and once you experience the two-speaker stereo sound of this "clock radio", you'll never settle for the bad canned sound from those little one-speaker clock radios again. I have not, yet, found a single thing wrong with this, and I even splurged and bought another one for my kitchen instead of my initial plan of buying a compact stereo system.
Simply put - SIRIUS is the BEST!! the choices of music, the different formats, the sound quality is great... even the price is better then xm. I found xm to be quite monotonous!! xm was to middle of the road, you know how someone tries to stay safe and please the mainstream, but they end up pleasing NO one - thats xm! SIRIUS is by far the BEST. with SIRIUS what i love most is when I'm surprised by a song that I haven't heard in a long time and MOST times never before (and i'm in the music business)! Thats one of the things that sepreates them from xm - xm is very commercial in terms of playing standard humdrum music ( and i mean in all their formates, jazz, rock, pop even hiphop, imagine that standard hip hop), they aren't very diverse and to me that gets boring!! thats why i cancelled xm and sold the receiver, (which was a very troublesome process) But I'm free now and I'm here to say SIRIUS is great system! I'm thinking about giving one to my girlfriend for christmas if she's good....
I haven't had a chance to use the memory card yet so can't comment on that, since I'm waiting for my new camera--but I LOVE the new packaging!!!!! Thank you Amazon--it's greener and far less annoying to open--!
These budget priced binoculars are great for the money. As with all zoom optics you can't expect the same quality vision compared to fixed lens models. I reckon the optical quality at base 10x is excellent all the same and is quite good up to about 18x, but tails off up to max magnification of 30x. We already have a pair of Bushnell powerview 16x which my wife uses and I was quite surprised to find the Celestrons to be so close in optical quality.OK the downsides, not many but purple fringing (chromatic aberation) can be quite noticeable when viewing contrasty images. The plastic case is dead cheap and the lanyard is lirttle more than a shoelace. What can you expect for bucks? It's a steal.
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.
This keeps my lens as safe as possible without taking away from or adding to the picture. I brings the sharpness in and helps create some of my best shots.
This is one cool mouse! It is a joy to use.Pros:-Best aesetics a computer mouse has ever had! (except for maybe the wireless version of this mouse)-Really cool clicker.-Smooth, since its optical it works on most surfaces, even your pants!Cons:-It takes awhile to get used to the one button if you are coming from PCs to Macs. For people who don't use the right click, its probably easier.-No scrollwheel-Relatively short cable
The Bad* After owning the camera for roughly one month I noticed that half of the lens shield occasionally did not close. I was forced to take the camera back to Sam's Club to exchange it for an identical model.* The camera does not have a "hold" button and is very easy to accidentally turn on by pressing one of several buttons. Don't even think about carrying this camera around lose in your pocket or purse as it will turn on and attempt to extend its lens when you are least expecting it. If the lens cannot be fully extended, such as in a pocket, the camera will beep but will not attempt to retract the lens. You'll have to stop the car on the side of the highway and get out so that you can stand up to carefully wiggle the camera with partially extended lens out of your pocket. I had no problems keeping my previous digital camera in my pocket for years. You'll need to carry this camera inside a hard case or special camera bag. You might also get away with removing the batteries and placing the batteries back in later but this kind of work removes a lot of spontaneity from your photography.* The camera comes with a 256 MB SD card. The cost of the 256 MB SD card (as of the date of camera manufacture) is factored into the camera price. I already own a 1 GB SD card, a 256 MB SD card, and a 128 MB SD card. I resent having to pay for this 256 MB SD card which I will never use. Perhaps I could spend some time reselling the 256 MB SD card but it's hardly worth it and I wouldn't be able to return the camera if the lens cover ever acted up again.* The camera claims to work with up to a 1 GB SD card. As of May, 2006 you could purchase a 1 GB SD card online for $20 USD from Buy.com. Why won't my $300 camera accept more than $20 worth of memory at a time? At the time I purchased the camera I was intending to purchase a 4 GB SD card for it until I read the manual. I suppose I could spend $75 to buy 3 more 1 GB SD cards memory cards but I don't want to keep up with which ones I have used and which ones I haven't, swap them out in the middle of taking photos, tell my computer to download images four times instead of just one, etc, etc. I also feel that the stack of 1 GB SD cards will end up collecting dust (like my 128 MB card) a good 12-18 months before a single 4 GB SD card would.* To connect the camera to your USB port on your computer you need a special proprietary cord instead of one of the standard USB cords available locally. I use my camera for both business and personal purposes which means I have to keep dragging this special cord around between my home computer and work computer. Think of taking the cord back and forth as roughly a doubling of camera size. Of course I could shell out for an additional cord but I refuse to monetarily reward this sort of nonsense.* There is no way to enter personal information into the camera so that if an honest party discovered the camera they could contact you. The serial number is on an easily removed sticker and does not appear on any of the menu screens. If my camera was stolen, and I knew where it was, I don't think there is any way I would be able to prove it was "my camera" to the police.* When taking video the camera stops recording sound if the zoom feature is used for the duration of the time the lens is extending or retracting.* There is no "raw" uncompressed photo mode.* The camera does not have a viewfinder, which I would not mind except there is no way to turn off the screen to conserve battery life or increase stealth.* The camera image files names are numbered. When I purchased the camera I wanted to start my image numbers where my old camera left off but could not. When I exchanged the camera I was again forced to reset my image numbering scheme.The Good* Most importantly the camera is "8.1 mega pixels" with a cost of less than $300.00 and does not use proprietary or built-in batteries and memory. It runs well on two AA NiMH batteries and accepts standard SD Memory Cards. These attributes were the major deciding factors in my purchasing decision.* The camera captures sound and video, albeit only at VGA resolution (640x480).* Transferring files between the camera and Fedora Linux was effortless.A special note: This review contains a large number of "Bad" points in comparison to the number of "Good" points. Please do not let that fool you into thinking that I give the camera a poor overall review. On the contrary, I think the Samsung camera is MUCH better than the Sony POS that I have previous experience with and would highly recommend it to anyone giving it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
This fan so far has worked very well, and does not seem to have any trouble doing its job. It keeps my computer generally below 100 degrees which, is much better than my old fan, and this is on the low setting! I would recommend this fan and it's very much worth the price. The blue light might be annoying to some, but it makes a useful light when I'm walking around in the dark with my laptop, haha.
at first i had trouble getting this thing to work because i disabled the wireless control program on my laptop and after i enabled it it worked just fine.
This is my first pedal by mxr so I didn't know what to expect. I was very impressed by this compressor! Doesn't suck tone and doesn't make a lot of noise!
many say that this will hurt your macbook, unless you use it to go fishing, it will be fine. slight scratching may occur around the insertion site (giggle) but only if you aren't careful.
this is an awesome product, i have a Toshiba bought 4 years back, it had overheating problems as every laptop had at that time, i bought this cooler, works awesome, 90% problem solved by just buying this, highly recomended!!
My history with Sennheiser (skip "my histroy with Sennheiser" if you want to read the actual review.)I was doing my homework researching what are some great headphones with great bass response and to my finding at second place was Sennheiser HD555. I own 2 small earphones from Sennheiser MX series. One of them didn't last long. The extension wore and ripped just using it to go to school and listen to it I suppose couldn't handle the stress of me constantly using them. I really loved those earphones the bass was fantastic for how little they were. And there was no sound leakage yet very loud when you wear em'. The other earphones from Sennheiser worked fine and lasted even longer than the other one. I don't know what model it is but it looks like one of the Sennheiser MX series as well, but I find it odd that it also has "iriver" engraved on it. If any of you want to see the picture ask me and I'll upload it. Those earphones are also FANTASTIC (rare?) and if I can find another pair I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. However, today that extension cable wore off as well. I only get sound in the right side not the left side. If I mess around and move around the extension I get stereo sound from both left and right, but I stop moving it around it goes back to only sound in one ear. So sad.Sennheiser HD555 Review.Sound: 3.5/5Comfort: 5/5Looks: 3/5Bass: 1/5Sound:I expected better from Sennheiser HD555 especially something originally priced at $160. I bought it from Amazon for ~$86. And IMO, a waste of money. I wanted something to listen to for personal use at home and I knew they had great sound from my previous purchases of this brand. However, it did not do so great- disappointing. Also, the sound gets distorted if you have the volume all the way up. Most of the earphones I own if you do that doesn't distort. With HD555 all the booms from movies, high pitched sounds from music, whooshes and dynamic sounds gets all distorted and what I call "crackly." A huge downer cause I love my music at 100%. And that is annoying!Comfort:The only true fact about these earphones is their comfort. Enough said!Looks:They do look great. Looks like something that will give you great sound, crisp and awesome bass response. But not really- very mediocre.Bass:*sigh* the bass for these earphones are extremely pathetic. Even after modding it (search youtube) it has no effect. I am starting to wonder all these good reviews must be from people who work for Sennheiser. The bass isn't great, if you want great bass at a cheap price please and I mean please try out Sony's MDR-XB300. I bought these long time ago and yes there great but having high hopes Sennheiser HD555 would deliver better, its no match against Sony's MDRXB-300. It has bass you can hear that Sennheiser HD555 will absolutely NOT produce. Thus, you're missing out on a lot of low end frequencies from movies, music and games.Pros:Build solid, comfortable clear sound if you have the volume down, long extension cable which is nice IMO, gold plated and you are able to take this thing apart in case you need replacement for damaged parts. Does well with simple classical music and easy stuff to listen to.Cons:Rugged high volume distortion (most noticeable with movies- blu ray high end stuff) A big no-no for rock and heavy metal guys (even alternative just slightly.) If you know your bass very well and or have owned Sony MDRXB-300 you can easily tell you are missing out on a lot of bass. Clarity no, bass wise YES. For the money, wow.. you do better with spending ~$30 on Sony MDRXB300 or even KOSS's deep bass version. No I'm not advertising for Sony or KOSS but I own all of them and I compared them and the HD555 has nothing on them. My money down the drain.. I'll go back and use my Sony and KOSS earphones.For anyone who has no idea about bass and considering the contending price, these are well rounded earphones. Anyone looking for a great sets of earphones with both crisp and bass response, Sony and KOSS does a better job and for a cheaper price. For Sennheiser HD555 the bass in their MX series is far superior than these which is funny. Anyone who can spend the extra money to buy an audiophile earphones all power to you. From something under $100 these HD555 aren't it and other brands do better. My advice, invest some time searching other brands. The specs and reviews and my research impressed me the most. I'm no pro at audio but I know I love sound and how it is delivered through earphones. HD555 converted to 650 is still very mediocre- look elsewhere.
This cd changer is everything I expected, and at a reasonable price. Great product! I wholeheartedly recommend it to those who expect such excellence.
I purchased a Toshiba HDTV for $4500 in 2000 from Amazon.com. The tv went out this past June 2004. The authorized Toshiba repair site informed me that the the digital convergence board needed to repair the set was discontinued by Toshiba. Toshiba customer service told me they would do nothing to help me repair the set nor would they give me any consideration towards a new set. Think long and hard before purchasing an expensive set from Toshiba. They obviously do not care about their customers or their reputation.
I got the NB-1L battery when I bought my Canon Powershot S200, and I've since bought two extra batteries, one Canon (the battery reviewed), and one DigiPower equivalent.The original Canon batteries perform noticably better than the DigiPower battery, and they also stay fairly cool, as opposed to the DigiPower battery that gets dangerously hot during operation.I've had no problems running my Canon batteries, but the capacity is not all that impressive - hence the 3 batteries. An absolute minimum here would be two batteries for your camera.On my S200 with the LCS screen on, I can get somewhere between 75 and 150 pictures out of one fully charged battery. With the LCD screen off (only a 2 second preview after each picture), I can get around 200 (sometimes a few more) pictures out of one fully charged battery.I've been using my newest battery for about 10 months, and so far I haven't noticed any decrease in capacity. It appears to hold its charge very well for weeks at a time.I would probably have given it a 2 star rating if I took the general battery capacity into consideration, but since you don't have any real options to this general battery type, I'll give it an overall 5 star rating. It performs better than other brands for my camera, and I've been very happy with it in all aspects.I would also recommend that you to buy this battery and not a Canon equivalent from another manufacturer. This battery's worth the extra money!!!
Absolutely would buy no substitutes for my Epson printer. These archival quality colors make photos that last. The colors are clear and not muddy, and perform perfectly on the chosen papers.
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 :)
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!
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)
It's a pity that Polk retired this sub - I own one (since December 2010), and so far, the PSW 505 is one of the best sub woofers that I have listened to. The bass is quite rich, clear, crisp and deep. At 30% of the volume, I can literally feel the basement shake. (I have a "mostly Polk" 7.1 setup - CS20 center, TL-3 rear surrounds, left & right heights. My front left and rights are a pair of Sony SF 7000s and the whole setup is powered by a Pioneer VSX 1120K.)
I bought this water timer last month to handle critical watering of my garden while on vacation. It is difficult to be sure of correct setup as mentioned in other reviews, but I did verify operation before leaving on vacation. At some point, the timer completely quit working and no watering occurred at that point. Batteries were new, and all directions were followed. It is waste of money to buy this product. Worse, you can suffer damage to plants that did not get watered.
Great remote. It works great as a learning remote. It was able to learn all my remotes and all my devices even. The only problem I had was the touchscreen was a little sketchy. In this, I mean, you gotta really push down hard to actually "push" the button on the touch screen. but other than that, awesome remote.
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.
I replaced some Sure E-5s that had run their course. I'm very pleased with the fidelity of these. They aren't quite as sleek as the Sures, but they sound great.
I ordered this for my daughter for her Ipod for Christmas. After having it for about a week one speaker quit working. I contacted the seller and they were easy to work with to send a replacement. The replacement seems to be good so far. The style of speaker works well for my daughter. It is nothing fancy but it does the job.
The ink, and the printer it goes into, works ok. The problem is that the ink gets used up too quickly, so the lifetime cost of using this ink with an associated printer is VERY high. Even printing black text soaks up some of the other colors of ink. Buy a printer that uses this ink only if you have deep pockets.
The product works just as advertised. The size is great in that it can fit in a pocket. But you should have the accessory case, that I did buy. One complaint is that in order to register the product you have to do it online and through the device itself. That menas you need a "mini-usb" cable that is an accessory. I ordered it through Amazon with no problem. But it should come with the product. It cost about $10.00 from Amazon. I still have been unable to connect to Garmin with the cable and contacting support has been impossible..
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.
The system is easy to set up and sound is very good. Makes you feel you are in the theater.
No kidding, no making stuff up, these things have a high failure rate. In spite of the warnings in the other reviews I bought one of these a couple of months ago. It just died. Luckily, it is still under warranty but now I'm without a player while it's being repaired/replaced and I have no faith that it won't die again. I'm very disappointed in this product. It worked well when it worked but that's little consolation after it dies.
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 had just got done buying 2 sets of ink cartridges for the HP 5650 printer. Then my printer broke. Since HP didn't make it anymore I was in a pickle! Luckily I was able to order the printer through Amazon.com and it arrived in new condition and works fine. Thank you Amazon.com!
I got this Tiffen 52mm filter free because I had bought a Nikon 35mm lens. At first I thought this should be an awesome filter because it is made by a good company I heard about before, but there is reflection and flare in your picture when you take them. So, I decided to buy a different filter. I ended buying the sigma dg multi-coated filter. Just looking at the filter you can tell the difference in quality. When putting your finger in front of the sigma lens you can't even see the lens at all, but do the same thing in front of the Tiffen filter and the lens is very noticeable. I would recommend getting the Sigma filter. It only cost like $10 more for something of WAY higher quality in build, performance and size.PS. The metal edge of the lens even came a little scratched up, which wasn't the case with the Sigma
I ran this through my Honda CD player numerous times and it still skips. I finally gave up on it.
I bought this item in 05/06 and just now its developed a short in the right ear. My friends would always comment on how clear the audio sounds. I feel like I definitely got my moneys worth with this product, and will likely replace it with another Logitech headset.
I have had 4 of these hard drive in two different computer running in a Raid 0 array : " stripping " - to double up there performance and disc space for over 3 years now . Fisrt off if you only have one of these with all your applications running from it - and store all you other data on a second hard drive the Raptor still outperforms it's competion in every aspect of performance that you can test - Windows loads almost twice as fast , and "three times as fast when you use 2 of them", applications start up in the snap of a finger , and it reduces load times of any video game installed. Im talking about Windows going from a 1 and a half minute start up before with a single standard drive - to a 20 seconds start up after the 2 drives were instatlled. What I did was run 2 of these bad boys together to double the speed and space " 36gb x 2 = 70gb and 10,000rpm x 2 = 20,000rpm worth of reading and writting speed, I then had a third hard drive which was a maxtor 320gb as my storage and backup drive - this combo was killer - you get everything you need - super quick running programs , and tons of space. This is a top notch investment - you wont be sorry !!!
I've been using these for 18 months now with the very specific purpose of trying to block out the cacophony of noises that one finds at a dialysis clinic. You'd think the machine noises might be the worst, but, in reality, it's simply loud talking from staff and other patients, the televisions that are left on, and the occasional radio that is played. I don't want to hear any of it, and this probably makes me more demanding of my noise-canceling headphones than most. But I'm also incredulous that I need to spend $300 to get what I need. For $100, I thought I'd get superior noise-canceling compared to $50 Sony headphones I had been gifted. I don't find any significant difference in the noise-canceling ability of my $100 Philips versus my $50 Sony. They both fall far short of what I need.Many readers are probably thinking that I just don't know much about sound and how these products work. This is true. However, I can't imagine that these would be that helpful for any circumstance other than routine airplane or train noise. If someone is having a conversation three aisles down, you'll hear every word every time there's the smallest break in your music.I've been throwing these headphones in my laptop back for 18 months, and they're certainly durable. No problems there.I don't know how battery charging works on more expensive models, but on this Philips model, you don't get any warning that your battery is rundown. It's very easy to forget to turn it off, and then you find a few days later that your battery is dead. There must be an easy way to detect if the headphones are still in use or not and have an auto-turn-off function. Not with these.I'm ready to invest in a more robust solution.
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.
I love things that are wireless.I love split keyboard.That combination makes this keyboard quite exquisite.I would buy 10 more to store in-case anything bad happened to my keyboard.
I was pleased when i purchased this product. It worked as promised, and although it was slightly inconsistent in response, the only real issue was the battery had to be changed(it appeared) every few days. However after a month or so it's range is only about 10 feet,and will not go through walls. This is with a new regular battery and a freshly charged transmitter battery.Someday one of these products will work consistently, they all have problems.
Nice case but the back of the case needs a belt clip so you can easily clip it on or off your belt. It is a hassle to have to take your belt off to slide the case onto it if you want to carry it on your left side.
I bought this lens for shooting softball action in early evening, twilight, and night games. The autofocus is unbelievably quick and impressive. It's important to remember to set it to IS mode 2 during action. I forgot a few times and the images were not clear enough. The zoom ring is smooth and is conveniently placed. I chose this over the 80-300 mm because the 70-200 got better ratings regarding picture quality and it has the f/2.8. The range of 70-125 is great for infield and shallow outfield, but beyond that it needs to be on a tripod or monopod. I'm thinking of renting 100-400 to see if that works better for my needs. I've taken a few shots indoors of my dog and wasn't impressed -I'm sure it is due to my lack of skills and not the lens itself. I haven't learned to use a monopod so I've been hand holding it while attached to the Canon 40D. I don't think it's too heavy, but I've been getting flair-ups in my carpel tunnel pain the day after using this lens.
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.
When my e280 met an unfortunate end involving water, I had to purchase a new MP3 player. I was hoping I could just replace my trusty e280 with the same model, but apparently, no one carries it anymore, having been replaced with the View. After test-driving the Fuze month (hated it, but that's another story), I tried the View. It's like the e280's snotty little brother that doesn't want to cooperate!First, however, the good:*The View is lighter and thinner (though broader & wider) than the e280. Nice!*The screen is bigger - nice if you watch videos (I don't) or have photos (again, don't) on your MP3 player.Now the bad... (I know, only 2 good!)*The smooth wheel *should* be an improvement over the raised plastic wheel of the e280, but it's not. On both the Fuze and the View, after only a couple of weeks of use, the smooth scroll wheel started sticking, requiring two (and sometimes 3) fingers just to scroll. Not good.*Battery hog! I usually get less than 8 hours on this thing, listening only to music or audiobooks. My e280 would usually give me at least 1.5 days, usually 2-3, listening to the same.*Glitchy as all get out. It seems to hate drag & drop AND syncing with MediaMonkey or WinAmp. I do not use iTunes (worst software ev-er!), and very much prefer drag & drop, but I'll grudgingly agree to syncing if I have to. But bratty lil' View didn't really want either. It would accept my drag & drop, sure, but audiobooks could only be found in the Albums - not the Audiobook - folder. I triple-checked my ID3 tagging, tried syncing via both MM and WinAmp, but View stuck its tongue out at me and kept putting the files where it wanted to. Really not good.*Mike placement & recording both stink. I'm a freelance journalist and loved using my e280 to record interviews (much better sound quality than my old digital recorder, too). With the e280, I could hook it up to the lanyard and wear it around my neck as I interviewed in crowds; the mike was a the top by the lanyard setting. The View's mic is on the side, and there is no lanyard - bye-bye, on-the-fly recording! Playback of audio recordings picked up every movement of the player, which I imagine is due to the lighter weight of the View - but it couldn't pick up audio three feet away like the e280 did.*Rewind/FF is sketchy. It FF better than the Fuze - click once to go the next track, hold down to FF through the track - but not better than the e280. I foudn the View to FF/RW at about 5 secs per shot - no more, no less. The e280 would FF/RW more if you held it longer. (The Fuze FF/RW was a joke.)Last year, I purchased an iPod (I think it was Nano) and a few weeks later, they released the higher memory version for the same price. I returned the older model and got the newer, and was greatly disappointed with the "new" model - it lacked a lot of the useability of the old model (mostly that it didn't require me to use that bloated piece o' junk called iTunes, and the new one wouldn't even do drag & drop - I was forced to use said bloated software) and was not an improvement. Sad to say, my experience with the View (and the Fuze to a lesser degree) was much the same.I'll be returning the View and trying the Clip next. Despite its lack of a MicroSD slot, I'm hoping the Clip will give me back my Sansa joy. If not, I'm going to have get a refurb or eBay e280.
I ordered this receiver because of the price not necessarily because it was better than any of the others. However, this receiver has turned out to be wonderful. It's easy to set up and operate and the sound quality is exceptional. Would definitely make the same purchase again.
Bought this product for my digital camra and it holds alot of pictures and videos. Great product.
I bought this camera over three years ago and my partner also bought one. It has proved to be all that was promised.Simple to use, giving great photos and with the option of a 60 sec.movie, it covers every situation.Perhaps it's greatest factor for me is using floppy disks for memory. Always available, and in an emergency, they can be reused. Just a 3 1/2 floppy drive and no cables - what could be easier.Like many of your other reviewers, I just love this camera and hope it lasts forever!
I bought the card from Amazon.com and have used for several months. It is fast and stable.
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.
This product is just as pictured. Simple and no frills. It holds the Apple MacBook Pro perfectly in place and really helps with the overheating on the underside.I find it very stable while typing and leaning my hands on it. I would totally recommend this product, and it shipped really quickly!
I bought this video card because i dont have either PCI-E or AGP motherboard and was therefor stuck with the sucky Intel Intergrated Graphichs controler. Thats right it wasnt even a graphic card. i was unable to play many games i had. i ordered this and it arrived much faster than i thought. When it arrrived it was wonderful. it performed beypnd my expectations for a PCI card. I highly recommand this for a low cost, great performance card.
I am very happy that I bought these. I have been using them daily for over a month now. These are built pretty good quality and provide an exceptional sound quality. They are comfortable and have a good grip. The winding case in my opinion is pretty useless, and I do not use it at all. For the price, these are a very good buy and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
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.
The keyboard does take some getting used to, but I've used it before and I'm glad to have another one. I think it's good to switch keyboard styles. Variety helps to ease the aches from carpal tunnel, too. I've been able to avoid full-blown carpal tunnel syndrome by using all the ergonomic things I can find. And they really do help, a lot!The "natural" mouse is my absolute favorite mouse. I've used this style for many years now. As soon as I go back to a regular mouse, my hand, wrist and arm start aching again. With this mouse, the hand is more in a sideways position and it's so much more comfortable. If Microsoft ever stopped making this mouse, I would be very unhappy.This new set that I just received has a teeny little USB receiver that plugs into the port directly, so there is no wire to drag across the desk. I'm really glad they got rid of the wire. It's a small but nice improvement.I wish that Microsoft bundled the Natural Ergonomic mouse with their regular Comfort Curve keyboard, as well. I prefer to buy the bundled mouse and keyboard wireless Set so there is only one USB receiver. I'd like to see this Mouse available with other keyboards, for variety.
These speakers have great sound for the price. I agree with most of the comments posted prior regarding: Speaker wires, connector, and mount. I used my own cable/wire but wished I could have been able to use a banana connector for the speaker. I used the Sanus WMS-2 for the large speakers and the Sanus WMS-5 for the surround speakers. I had no difficulty mounting them.I am driving the speakers with a Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K. The speakers came up short when I let the Pioneer determine how to use them. However, by adjusting the db bias and crossover, I was able to get some pretty darn good performance out of the speakers.On a slightly negative note, I would be surprised if the sub-woofer really was capable of pushing 230 watts to the actual speaker. I wouldn't be surprised if Onkyo isn't referring to the amount of power draw from an 110v outlet. I have the speaker biased +15db and the rheostat on the back maxed.My home theater room is 23'3" x 15'7". The floor is carpeted and the room has a tray ceiling. The speakers are mounted per Dolby recommended height and position. The speakers are more than adequate for this room.Again, for the price, you're getting a heck of a deal.
The test for me was Star Wars Episode III. It looked terrible on 2 other DVD players I tried, but it looked fantastic on this one. Out of box, the picture was a little dark because it was set to Standard. I turned the black level on component and set the picture to Cinema 1, then it was outstanding on my Sony 46" Bravia. I also appreciate some the sound controls to control dynamic range. Used in combination with my receiver, I was able to hear dialog perfectly at a low level. I played several CDs and thought they sounded great. You may need to adjust the volume some, higher for DVD and lower for CD, but I think that is due to the audio recordings from the source. The only thing it seems to be missing is SACD, but I don't own any of those anyway.
just put in and it opens up for instant use no crazy program to go thru, awsome product for the price
Nat's isolation therapy review is dead on. Most of the people complaining about a lack of bass or other sound problems probably do not have a good seal in their ears. These headphones are not an iPod upgrade, they are an introduction into high fidelity audio.HOW TO GET A GOOD SEAL:First put the headphones in your ears but don't push them down in. You will notice a lack of bass and overall the sound quality will be unimpressive for the amount of money you just spent. When you get a good seal the difference will be night and day. The bass will be much stronger.Placing them in your ear is much easier with a little lubricant. Water works (don't use spit), but silicone based lubricants are also more recommended. Reach your opposite hand over your head and pull your ear up and away from your head. Open your jaw as if you were yawning. Hold the er6i so that the CABLE is pointing directly DOWNWARD. INSERT the er6i at an UPWARD ANGLE. As you insert, you will probably want to gently rotate the er6i back and forth. When it is inserted (deep) into your ear, check to make sure that where the cable comes out of the er6i, it is pointing directly downward.Depending on your ear, if you do not follow these steps correctly you may be able to obtain a good seal that produces more bass but still produces a harsh treble response, so it is important to do this correctly.Yes, it sounds very complex, but after you do it few times it becomes second nature. The sound quality is well worth it.
I use this case for short hikes. I also have a 75 AW toploader for longer lenses. These are great for hiking here in Montana since the weather can change in minutes. I shoot a lot of wildlife photos and I sometimes take these cases to protect my cameras from rain and dust.
Camera is very easy to use. The instructions or easy to read and apply. It is reasonablely priced and well worth the price. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good quality easy to use, inexpensive digital camera to be used at home taking personal; type pictures of family and friends.
I knew they were shitty to say the least, I even bought two to ensure that I will have a backup for if and WHen one breaks. To say the least, both expired within the course of a week. ( not counting weekends)Throw in a couple of extra dollars because with electronics, you're better off making one good purchase and not bothering with this ever again.
Unfortunately, the great idea here to combine pen and pen drive lacks, as a previous reviewer said, durability. My flash housing separated from the body of the pen and the actual pen portion stopped working months ago.. all in all a bit of a dissapointment
For the price, these headphones are hard to beat. If you're patient, you can get them via Amazon for 8 or 9 dollars. I've bought three pairs. One pair lasted only about one year, but the others are going strong. For the price, you can't go wrong.
I have had an older Quest for over 2 years. It was time to upgrade its maps for $75. Instead, I bought this 2nd one for little more than the cost of the new maps. Altho Amazon doesn't particular tell you so, Garmin will upgrade your unit to the latest software if the software comes out within the 1 year of free updates.My unit was still recorded in the Garmin system from its first sale (remember, this is refurbished) and I had to email their customer service to get the prior ownership record deleted so I could register it to me. They did, and I upgraded the unit to the new 2009 MapSource online with no trouble. I did have to contact Garmin a second time to get them to remove the old purchase date, but they did do so.I use this unit walking, on my motorcycle, in cars and even in the motorhome. It is extremely adaptable to any situation. The old one is now left on the motorcycle.Do not think that you can "share" the updated MapSource data. It only works on the new unit.
"THIS TRIPOD IS JUNK", "truly a useless product" ...some reviewers comment like these. I don't usually believe those comments with strong words. After 3 month of light use, I had become another looser of this awful product.Flip-lock system is far quicker, but I chose twist-lock system because of its clean look.I trusted its durability because of the brand name and its history.It has a quite high price so I expected to have more than decent quality.Followings are my story:[2 month later] After light uses of the tripod, first sign of problem had appeared.Symptom was a difficulties of locking or loosening the legs.It seemed to be jammed shims inside the legs.[3 mouth later] Broken white plastic(nylon?) shims came out.So I disassembled the legs to see the mechanism inside.White shims are paper thin and crispy so they don't have physical strength.Bad design and engineering.Even if you see positive reviews, those owner's tripods won't last long because of bad design and crappy materials. I must speak out for many innocent photographers who is seeking decent tripods. This is the one to loose your money and important shots.
I accidently came across this camera while searching for something else online. I was so impressed with the reviews I decided to purchase one. I wanted something compact, easy to use, and with quality video. The Flip Video delivers! It has been one of the best purchases I have made. It's so convenient and accessible. I took it on a recent trip and came back with some great video to share. I only wish it were readily available at major retailer's. It would certainly sell! I've shared it with many of my friends. I'm even thinking about purchasing some for Christmas!
I I read others reviews on this products after i bought it. So i was wondering if it would have the choks on it! To my surprise it does and it has an awesome mesh over the cable! Really awesome! now all i have to do is wait for my monitor to get here which i ordered 3 days before from another site! Oh... the shipping time is great! 2 days from order to delivery!
This has everything you need and expect in an all-in-one. It prints pretty quickly. I use this for my home office and extremely satisfied with all the functions. I am also impressed with the quality of photo printing. The only small problem is that you cannot stack too many pages at once, but not a real problem. I also like the easy layout buttons and display.
I was getting tired of the standard battery dying after just a couple of hours of use so I decided to splurge and buy the extended battery. The extra capacity makes a huge difference, so much so that I never run into low battery warnings in between regular charging of the unit.The added size of the extended battery makes for a great handle for holding the UX, and the added weight (which was my biggest concern before purchase) has not made it more difficult to hold it for extended periods.
when it records from line-in it also records from the mike at the same time, which is not what i wanted, it didn't say it was a karaoke recorder, returned it and got most of my money back.
Our family loves this Samsung 61 inch UltraSlim. The picture is wonderful, the size is perfect. We are 100 percent satisfied. We acutally were able to sit this UltraSlim on our fireplace mantel as it is slim enough to do so. The perfect colors it brings out is amazing. We felt the product lived up to its description and would not change a thing about it.
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
Love this product. This is the 3rd system I have ordered and will continue using it. One of the criteria I will use in purchasing a new printer - is there a Automatic Refill System for it. Very easy to use. Wish there were refills for my other 2 models of black ink cartridges. Recommend this product often.
The sound is fine...but:Zero noise reduction...ZERO! People on the other side of the room can hear what I'm listening and I can hear ALL sounds around.The $22 Senheiser headphones are way more comfortable AND reduce noise better.I'm a female (smaller dimensions than a men), and these headphones were making the joint of my jaw (Temporomandibular joint) hurt after 2 hours of use. NOT COMFY.I'm returning them, having to pay now aprox. 25 bucks in fees to get them credited...mmmmm.
There is just everything that really is hot when it comes to playing the songs from a MP3 Player. It is just about the hottest thing for all music lovers. Apple really does know a thing or two about that status. Since the Ipods were released, everybody around the world has been getting on the Ipod craze. More people are buying those Ipods for downloading tunes than getting music from your local record store right now. But for so many, considering on buying the Ipod in the regular form in just all but a bit too expensive for some. Well, for those the Mini Ipod is just the way to go.Apple's Mini Ipod is really everything your heart could definitely love in a MP3 Player, that the regular Ipod could carry. This version can accomidate as many as 1,000 different tracks that can be stored into the hard drive. The device is just as simple to operate as the regular Ipod, and is discreet to store anywhere. The Mini Ipod has also a few advantages as the regular Ipod. One of them is a longer battery life, that can playback 18 hours of life, six more that the regular Ipod features. It also has a very valuable electronic skip protection that lasts up to 30 minutes. It also comes in a variety of spectacular colors to fit your style like blue to hot pink. So that you can have a player that can possibly match the decor of your lifestyle.All in all, Apple's Mini Ipod is a very good quality item, for anyone who is just destined to be into MP3. I really would suggest this for anybody who wants a good MP3 player at a affordable price.Price: A 1/2-Quality: B+Sound: BEasy To Operate: B 1/2+Overall: B+
The DCS-950G has problems. I bought several hundred dollars worth of this camera and didn't find out until it was too late that the things freeze up or crash just about every other day. I've sent cameras back and had new ones returned to me and they all continue to freeze and don't work very good at all. I highly recommend that you stay far away from this product and not buy it at all. You will regret it. I've been through all the technical steps and even upgraded to the latest firmware 1.06 and now it won't even work with the included IPViewLite software after the firmware upgrade. The DCS-950G should be recalled by Dlink.
I just installed my second surround sound system in my house. I previously had put 5.1 in my bedroom and just this weekend put 7.1 in the family room. Both are powered by the Harman Kardon AVR-254 (which is awesome)Harman Kardon AVR-254 7x50W 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater. I bought this HKTS-15 speaker package because I wanted to have a matched system and thought that Harman speakers with Harman AVR should work well. Boy does it ever.First of all, I was skeptical that the tiny center channel speaker (dual 3.5 inch drivers) would be adequate. My other system uses the terrific Sony SS-CN5000 Dual 5.25 inch Center Channel SpeakerSony SS-CN5000 Dual 5.25" Center Channel Speakerand it really has great sound. But I have to say, the dialog out of the center channel with the HKTS 15 system sounds even better. We used just TV speakers before, where the dialog was often so muddy that we had to have the volume way up just to figure out what people were saying. Now the dialog is crystal clear and doesn't have to be so loud. Our AVR (and I am sure all of them do this) allows us to set volume levels on individual speakers so we set the center channel exactly where we wanted it for best dialog reproduction. Do not think this speaker is too small to give you the sound you are looking for.Secondly, the subwoofer is plenty powerful enough to shake things up. I watched the Balrog scene from LOTR I and the bass was wild. It is a downfiring subwoofer which means three sides are smooth (the back is full of connections, power cord, switches, etc.) so it kind of looks like a little table. It has a cool white light "dot" on the top to let you know it is powered up. It can be set to only come on when it gets a signal, so the light will let you know it is working (I leave mine on all the time, it doesn't really use much power).Third, the installation was pretty easy. People on here have complained about the brackets but I found that they worked really well. One thing, they are designed to work where the wires come right out of the wall behind the wall bracket. I didn't have that situation, mine came down from the ceiling molding. So I CAREFULLY drilled two holes in the top of each plastic bracket so I could still get the wires inside as shown in the instructions (versus coming in from the open back). I then threaded them up through the collar and was able to use the whole bracket as instructed and have the connections hidden by the mounting system. It looks terrific.Fourth, the speaker wire supplied is not in-wall grade wire so I would not use that speaker wire if you are going in wall or under carpet. But the included subwoofer wire is perfectly fine and color coded (purple) for idiot proof connecting. Subwoofer cables cost $20+ so having the included one is terrific. In wall speaker wire you can buy at home depot or Frys. Don't buy at BB or other electronics stores, as they will overcharge you.Fifth, as others have mentioned here, the speakers are gorgeous. Even my wife likes the look of them (and is glad I hid the wires behind the moulding). I couldn't be happier and am really glad that I chose these speakers.
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.
I purchased this to replace the exact same cartridge brand which is in my printer/scanner/copier. The original ink lasted 11 months with moderate use. It is the same brand as what I've just purchased.I anticipate it to last as long. Colors are crisp.
I love my i-Fusion speaker system. It is very portable and easy to manage. It packs well when traveling. The sound is great. I carry it with me in the car and use it while I am in a room at home. The case provides good protection for the iPod and accessories. As others have noted, the biggest negative is no storage for the charger plug for the system. It would also be nice to have a better hinge system when the case is open--it could use a little more stability. All in all though, it is a great little system and gives me a lot more use and enjoyment of my iPod.
This is a fantastic keyboard, I loved it so much I bought another one of these when my first one broke down on me. They are not fragile, I just had a few bad drops where the cable got tugged. As many reviewers have said, this keyboard is very durable. Being able to adjust the brightness and colors is pretty cool. My only complaint is that I wish the windows key was placed somewhere else *accidentally bumping that in games can be annoying* and that I wish the brightness could go about 50% higher.I've been using backlight keyboards for so many years now I can't live without them. Though I do love to play in the dark.
First off, these are chargers and cables for such purpose.They were not designed to be fancy or bling, they were designed for one purposeDeliver power to your iPod over and over again.In this regard they perform admirably and work exactly as intended. The extendale cable was very useful in a car trip where someone in the back seat needed to charge their iPod and listen at the same time.The plug to USB adapter I use at work to charge the iPod Nano my girlfriend has, and it can double duty as a USB charger for a cell phone that needs USBThe only let down was the cigarette lighter to USB adapter works but charges slower than I anticipated it would, it does work however.
I was looking at this player vs. an HP iPod... it was a tough call. I liked the high capacity of the iPods, but on the other hand -- I really can't listen to more than 6 or 8 solid hours of music anyway! Also, I was concerned about the proprietary batteries and hard disk on the iPod.I listen to MP3's while camping, so long battery life and easy to replace batteries were very high priorities. Easy loading capability (via USB Mass storage) and at least 4+ hours of music. I actually bought the 256K model first, and then gave that to my daughter who wanted an MP3 player and I upgraded to the 512K model. No regrets - I'm really pleased with this machine!Pro's:* Small size - I use the "necklace" attachment and wear it around my neck. It's easy to forget you are wearing it, and it's great while exercising or working around the house.* Excellent sound, and the headphones are very good* Built in FM radio* Uses a single AA battery that lasts a LONG time. I can go camping for a whole weekend and MAYBE have to take 1 spare battery. :)* Connects to the USB port and acts as just another disk, allowing drag and drop. This required a one time firmware upgrade from iRiver, downloaded via the web, but this was really easy and took only a few minutes.* Backlit screen when button pressed - easy to see in the dark.* Ability to record FM radio or voice with no additional accessories.* Good price - less than $200 in late 2004.* Sturdy and stylishCon's:* Ease of use - VERY confusing multiuse buttons. Once you have them memorized, it's OK, but count on referencing the manual MANY times* Small screen can be hard to read, ESPECIALLY at the default settings.* The arm band that comes with is not very intuitive to use or connect.* The small foam earphone covers come off easily and I haven't found replacements.If I needed lots of storage space and rarely used the player away from a power outlet, I would probably lean towards the iPod. But if you want a small sized, great sounding player that can play ~8 hours of music that runs on a standard battery, then this is a great one to get! Consider the 1G version as the prices come down...
First of all, this computer bag is ENORMOUS! I could have used it for a weekend bag. Far too big for anything I'll need. Second, the vendor charged by $21 for shipping. So beware, what they lose on the cheaper price, they make up on shipping -- don't be fooled. Third, return process was such a hassle, it was almost cheaper for me just to keep this beast and use it as luggage rather than for work. Buyer beware.
I found that the Creature speakers not only look great with my iMac G5, but also have amazing sound quality, certainly equal to that of any other computer speaker system and demonstratively better than most. The touch volume control on the right small speaker responds quickly and smoothly, and when used with the correct volume settings on the computer and music source, should satisfy any listener. The tone controls on the large bass speaker are convenient and functional. The system is a 5 star winner at a most attractive price. Read the operating instructions to learn how the volume control works, plug it in, and enjoy great music at any volume. You may find as I did that your computer offers different music settings for different types of music, all of which enhance the output of the speakers.
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.
After using this for a few days it seems to be a pos. When i restart my PC i have to unplug the device and stop the software to get it to work right. its annoying to dial a number, for a local number i have to dial: 001-555-555-5555* (yes you need to push the * key). The device also DOES NOT RING my phones, i emailed d-link but more then a week later and no response...Update:After using this device longer, it suddenly has started to ring my phones which is great.But recently when i unplug and plug the device back in my computer BSODs on me (Blue Screen Of Death - restarts).I wouldn't recommend this, and i would rate it a 1 star after using it longer but i cannot change that.Update2:Well after using non-dlink drivers it worked great for a while, it even rang the phones i had. Then it suddenly stopped working again...If you are looking for different drivers, i think some other reviewer had a link or model # to search for, i believe it was made by US Robotics.
Installed in less than a minute, and has been working perfectly.Quick install guide is small, but easy to follow, and clear. Sturdy end connect for cat-5.
I am still an amateur when it comes to putting sound systems together, but I must say I was a little surprised by this subwoofer. After looking around Amazon for a nice subwoofer to put into my system I came across Polk's. The price was right in my ball park and after reading other reviews seemed like it would provide enough bass for what I was looking for. I was wrong, this subwoofer puts out way more than the needed amount of bass. The bass can be heard from the second floor to the basement. With the adjustable knobs on the back however, you can keep the noise from upsetting the neighbors. For someone putting their first sound system together, I would recommend this product due to the price, bass output, and also how the subwoofer has three different ways it can be set up, making it compatible with almost any receiver.
I believe that the wildly different opinions about on this sub have to do with how people listen and what they want. I have the Model 2, and when I plugged the sub in, I really noticed a difference, but did not hear a "thump thump" intrusion. I prefer this. For those looking to hear a seperate base line, look elsewhere. I think that the sub is worth it and adds a great deal.For the record, when I plugged the sub into my Model 3 (clock radio) I knew I had to buy another one.I can see how for some this sub, and for that matter, the whole Tivoli line just will not cut it. I find that the Sub really adds to the clean warm and well balanced sound.
Targus TED001 is a great case! It holds my puter, portable HD, mouse and all accompanying wires, cords & adapters. Great Product for protection and convenience.
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.
It's a great DVD player except for weak output signals.I wanted to connect the output to my DVD recorder and TV, but it won'tsupport both. Had to buy separate audio and video amplifiers.
I was ready to buy this TV but, based on some of the comments re bowing of the picture, I decided I'd better double check. I had already seen one in a store and was generally impressed but this reviewer mentioned that the problem was particular obvious when there was a ticker on the bottom of the screen and the content playing when I first saw the TV had not included one so it's possible I missed the problem.This would be a showstopper for me, not merely because any perceptible distortion seems unreasonable for a TV costing over a $1000, but also because one of my main uses will be as a display for my Mac Mini HTPC which has an ever present set of icons at the bottom that would make the distortion obvious on a regular basis.I found a local store with a set of DLP TV's nicely arrayed by size and which were playing a sports news program that periodically showed tickers at the bottom. With no tickers, they all looked pretty similar and the Samsung's picture was quite good but, much to my chagrin, when the ticker came on, the Samsung did indeed appear to be distorted at the bottom of the screen. However, rather than being bowed, it was actually tilted to the left. Since the talking heads were not tilted, it was clear this was some type of nonlinear distortion predominantly affecting the very bottom part of the screen.None of the similar sized adjacent DLP TV's, which included Sony and Toshiba as well as the Samsung's 57" cousin, appeared to have this problem. The ticker at the bottom was completely straight on all of them.To make sure it wasn't my imagination, I actually went and measured it against the screen. The ticker was approximately 1" from the bottom bezel on the left and 1.5" on the right so it was, unfortunately, not my imagination.This was quite disappointing, not only because in every other respect, this TV appears to be a good value proposition, but also because I was especially looking forward to the slim depth. My entertainment center is only 17" deep and my current projection TV juts out over 5" from the front as would many of the Samsung's current competitors. This one would have fit nicely inside.All of the similar sized TV's surrounding the Samsung had deep cabinets. However, they did have a 65" Mitsubishi with a slim cabinet. Interestingly, the Mitsubishi (Mitsubishi WD-65733 65" 1080p DLP HDTV) was not initially playing the same sports news program but rather a demo HD loop made especially for them which looked rather washed out and had poor color accuracy leaving me rather unimpressed.I hadn't been much concerned since I wasn't looking at 65" TVs but once I started considering this as an alternative to the Samsung, I asked the sales person to switch it to show the same sports program. Instantly, the picture looked 100% better and rivaled the best of the other 50+" DLP TV's again showing how important the content is to any evaluation of a TV.There was also a very slight amount of distortion at the bottom but much less than the Samsung ( I'm beginning to think that the manufacturers have not quite yet worked out the kinks of these huge yet ultra-slim DLPs). However, I could live with this amount in exchange for the slim depth. Of course, this TV cost a few hundred dollars more than I would have paid for the Samsung, but, as compensation, I got a bigger screen.I would advise anyone interested in buying this TV, with concerns similar to mine, to see it in person and with the type of content that will show this problem, before making a buying decision.
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.
This thing works great.Right through the wall and into a closet.Noticed that it will not do both,the wireless and wired transmitting at the same time,but works well with out the wire
I installed these components in my Rav4 recently... These speakers are sweet!!! The tweets are not harsh at all for metal dooms and have crystal clear highs... The subs provide excellent midrange, very warm, and rich detailed sound... I really liked this set better than Polk MMC6500's or Diamond Audios... Friends say my car sounds better than Carnegie Hall...
Outer box's seal was opened, inside plastic box was cracked... looks ok thought.Looks like a returned item.Would have given 4-5 stars if not for the opened item.
I was looking for something affordable with good sound quality. I was sure i found it, but since i started the first track which was pretty heavy on bass I became very disappointed. Even koss ear buds are performing much better, both in terms of bass and in terms of clear sound. I felt like listening to stock honda civic speakers(those are horrible). Will have to return it. Maybe those are good for recording like some other people say, but I definitely can't find anything good about those. Changing for something better.
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.
I've been using this product for 5 years now and now they don't carry in stores anymore. They bass is great, It fit snuggly around the ear without crushing your brains. Great earphone, if not the best earphones on the market.
I had not problems installing and using this unit. I am running thicker speaker wire (12 gauge) and had not problems getting it to stay. The terminals could be a little beefier but it works fine. Now I can control my speakers separately.
Kingston has always made a quality product as far as I am concerned, even if it is a lower priced one. This is my third Kingston memory card and I have not had one fail me yet (knock on wood).
&quot;Belles Lettres&quot; is a wonderful, handy, writing tablet. The paper is thick and accepts roller ball ink very easily. I use a fountain pen and find that the ink flows readily onto the thick receptive paper. The tablet has handy elastic corner holders to keep the tablet closed when not in use. This is useful when storing other loose documents. I am a reporter and I use this tablet wherever I go.
A good brand. Can effectively protect the lens, than I ever use UV. Is worth buying! The price is right
I have a Pentax K-30 Camera, and just purchased the Pentax DA 50-200mm WR lens. I was looking for a good filter to protect my new lens. The 49mm B&W Filter screwed right on perfectly, and my lens cap goes right on to this just great. So far it seems it is easy to keep clean, and I have not noticed any smudging. To me the picture quality seems the same indoors, and I am hoping with the UV Haze protection it will help with my outdoor shots. I just ordered the 52mm filter to protect my Pentax 18-55mm lens.
My husband's dvd collection was spread across three different shelving units - this unit enabled me to consolidate most of the collection in an organized fashion. It was easy to assemble and lightweight enough to handle. The unit did have some issues - it appears to be slightly bent and leans to the side a little, but since I have it in a corner it is not a major issue.
LISTEN!DONT EVER EVER BUY THESE.I dont care how cheap SONY offers them for -- i have bought 2 pairs of these to wear while at work -- and in both instances, used or new --- the headphones send shocks into your ear lobes randomly.these are VERY DANGEROUS. SONY has refused to respond to my complaints for them.Do Not. Buy.
I ordered five batteries as replacements for the original phone batteries that were over 5 years old. The batteries I received last under 20 minutes of talk time. They are useless. Don't waste your money on these.
This dvd player has HDMI upconvert, but need major improvments.1st of all the remote sucks, it is hard to get the remote to connect with the player.2nd the response time is SLOW3rd it freezes from time to time while viewing a movie4th picture quality isn't as great as i was hoping on 1080i
Buen producto, muy buena calidad, guardo todas mis fotos en ella y tiene gran capacidad de almacenamiento y calidad, vendedor responsable, gracias.
I ordered a unit for my daughter to control her DirecTV receiver rom her bedroom. The unit seemed to work well initially so I ordered a second unit for my bedroom. Within a few days the first unit started to malfunction requiring constant relocation of the extender. Some days it works well other days it does not. The second unit for my room did not work at all. It would not control the Vizio LCD television at all. It worked off-and-on with the other equipment but eventually got be too much a pain so I boxed it up and threw it in the closet.For the money I would not recommend these units.
Canon A610 camera and Windows XP recognized this card instantly, and it's super fast!
Maybe you can make this thing work for your particular application, but it was pitiful for what I was trying to do. First off, let me point out one thing. If you're planning on using the little RF wires that hang in front of the InfraRed recievers on the front of your components, bear this in mind - when you stick those units in place, they block the receiver on the component from being able to receive an infrared signal. When they are in place, you can only tell your components what you want them to do thru the RF signal. That means you can't use the existing remote for any of your components, which of course means you have to trust that you'll be able to program every single function of those remotes into this unit. I happen to have DirectTV with Tivo as well as a fairly complicated Denon A/V unit. I cannot imagine trying to use this universal remote to control everything that the original remotes did and even if I thought the universal could do it, I wouldn't want to try to relearn all those functions on a new remote. I'm used to the layout of the DirectTV unit and I'm not about to start over again.That being said, you can still use the RF functionality without the hard wired RF transmitters. The MRF-100 will also receive the signal from the remote and transmit it wirelessly to your components. The problem is, you have to position the MRF right in front of the components a few feet away - not real convenient unless you want the thing sitting in the middle of your living room. If all your components are in a cabinet or something and the MRF is in there with them, that may work better, but if not you're out of luck.Now, all that aside, the remote will still not transmit to the MRF with any kind of consistency. It also will barely transmit thru walls or any other solid objects.All I wanted was something to control volume and maybe channels from various locations around the house and on the back porch. Without rendering my other remotes useless and/or requiring me to place the MRF in a ridiculous location, there was no chance of getting what I was after. Nice idea, but no dice.
I was told that this product would ship after Xmas; however I received on Dec. 24, 2008! This company offered and gave me FREE SHIPPING!Product is great, and does so much more that my ancient Garmin Street Pilot.The only problem that I have with the company I purchased from is that they would not allow me to use my PO Box to ship the product.I have no street mailbox. All shipments arriving at my street address are by UPS / FedEx / or USPS Express or Overnight.All regular mail / packages large and small are received at my PO Box!So I had to use my Street Address, believing it would arrive UPS / FedEx / or USPS Express or Overnight. Did It?Nope, since they mailed through the USPS and I had no street mailbox, it went straight to my post office. Why??Because thankfully, I live in a teeny, tiny town where the Post Office knows everyone.Had I lived in a larger city, even with their Free Shipping, my order would have been returned to the seller as undeliverable!All because the way the sellers set up their website, which will not allow the use of PO Boxes for product shipment.It's like this company is unaware that an amazing large number of COLD HARD CASH PAYING CONSUMERS utilize PO BOXES daily for not only small pieces of mail alone, but for much larger packages than those like my TOM TOM arrived in...
Solid, sharp and virtually distortion-free wide angle zoom for Sony Alpha. However, non-para-focal construction handicaps usability because of variable aperture. Come on Sony, surely you've got the resources to design a constant f/4 aperture wide-angle zoom at this price point.
The blue filter in b&w; digital photographs will accentuate the sky, reflections of the sky, and will lighten blue items. It will darken red / orange / green items, especially foilage or sunsets.With forensic photography, the blue helps to enhance florescing chemical reactions that give off blue light such as The reaction with 3-aminophthalhydrazide (luminol) - by accenting the glow from the reagent against the background it will be more pronounced in the photograph.Also I use them when shooting under blacklight, but orange can be used for a different effect.Finally filters can be stacked, normally no more than 2, to produce unique effects in B&W; exposure. Again, digital cameras allow instant review of the effect and re-takes on the spot if its not desired. There is lots of room for experimentation. Shooting during the blue hour when the night sky (around sunrise or sunset) is mostly blue can be enhanced with this filter.
I've owned these headphones for about 2-3 years now. I researched every set of headphones made knowing that the ones I first bought always fell out of me ears.I wear these on the treadmill, running outdoors, in the gym doing regular weight work and LOVE them. They've been shoved in my gym bag and are sweated on 5 days a week. They sound as good as they did on day one, never fall out, have not even faded.When (if) these ever break, I will be buying the same exact style again.
We replaced our old HP Officejet 6310 with a new one (the old lived a long and useful life; it was time), and we did it with Amazon because, as usual, the price was very right. Considering all its responsibilities, this printer takes up little space, and gets the job(s) done - simply enough for two folks who are not terribly adept at technology. Its only flaw - printing is somewhat slow. Other than that, we give it an A+ for quality, durability, and ease of use.
Mine's going back, here's why.In theory, it would be wonderful to replace a wired headset and a wired microphone with a single wireless component. Eliminating all the wires running around the desk would be wonderful. Adding telephone handset functionality to the mix would be even better. That's what I had in mind when I purchased this product. What I got was a bigger wiring mess than I had originally.Logitech provides a ludicrously short patch cord to connect the base unit to the telephone, and the telephone handset must be plugged into Logitech's base unit. That's some great engineering: The patch cord, the coiled handset cord, and the thin cable connecting the Logitech battery pack to the headset are necessarily all piled nearly on top of each other. The wires all immediately become hopelessly intertwined. The rechargable battery pack for the headset rests on top of the base unit. It pops out of its charging cradle at the slightest provocation. I've had to chase it over the side of the desk as it trailed handset and cables behind it. Wireless isn't supposed to be like this.The headset is a lousy replacement for even the cheapest headset. It produces faint, monaural sound, and is much worse than the telephone handset. The microphone, as far as I can tell, was defective on my unit. I had to literally yell into the microphone in order for it to even begin to register with XP's speech recogition software. After several hours of fooling with it, I was never able to find a setting that would allow it to be used. There's a micophone volume setting on the Logitech base unit. It had no noticable effect...I'll live with the two wires on the desk until someone comes up with a better solution.
I spent months going back and forth about what sort of iPod speakers I wanted. I chose this because it had the am/fm radio components, was also capable of playing my iPod and most importantly was the right price. I just took it out of the box today and I couldn't be happier! The sound is great and the dual alarms are just what I needed!
Great product for the price(Sub $10). Bought two of them for my extra old hard drives and they work great!
I really couldn't believe this when I plopped this sucker on my desk. I used to have an old 17&quot; monitor in this spot, and with this new 19&quot; monitor I suddenly had 6 more inches of deskspace!ViewSonic is one of the best monitor vendors in the business -- they're always pushing the envelope, yet keeping their reputation as a manufacturer of reliable equipment. With this monitor, you can run (your video card permitting) at 1600x1200 at 78Hz, which means you get top notch resolution at a pretty good refresh rate (i.e. no flicker).About the only drawbacks I can find are that it doesn't come with a built-in USB hub like some of the newer models do, and that there is a slight curvature to the tube. It's plenty flat enough, unless you're one of those types that has to have the perfectly flat screen. My mother, my sister, and I all have one of these PS790's, and we have absolutely zero complaints!
I have ordered this item and out of whole theater system I have received 5 speakers that come with it, but no DVD/VCR combo or remote controles.After talking to cust. service we have returned it back to AMAZON.I am rating it with one star, but it I had choice to I would of given 0 stars.
After several bad experiences with 13"TV VCR combos, but still needing a small unit I finally came across the Toshiba MW14F52. It not only has the VCR, but the added advantage of a DVD player as well. It has an excellent picture, and very good sound for such a small unit. It is avery high quality product. I have only had it a little over a month, but I fully expect it will prove to be as good over time as it now seems.My only possible complaint is that the DVD player only plays DVD-R discs, and not DVD+R as well, which would have been nice. I knew that before I bought it however, and it is not a big problem. (Added 3/3/07)- The manual says that only DVD-R discs will play in the machine, but I have found that it does play DVD+R discs once they have been finalized with no problem. It is a great little unit.
I needed/wanted this power supply to replace the "missing" one from my laptop. I have an Inspiron 5150.The unit I received is not exactly as pictured but is a Dell product and is working very well. It has an LED on it so you know it's got line-in power and the connector to the 5150 laptop is exactly right.The ratings are correct for this laptop.If you have a Dell Inspiron 5150, don't bother with 3rd party power supplys you are not likely to get the huge start-up wattage requirements the laptop requires from the supply.I'm happy with this unit!
Nice resolution, nice design.iSight is the best firewire webcam out there.My experience is the best as possible.
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.
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.
Maybe it's because I am a walking anachronism, but I have always prefered percolated over drip, press, or -God help me- esspresso. Having gone through years of various stove top (and firetop) aluminum and steel percolators, all of which did a fine, if somewhat uncontrollable job, this was my first electric percolator.When I first plugged it in, I was worried it wasn't working because the light didn't come on. Then I heard the percolation process start (music to my ears). The light comes on after the coffee is ready and it is just "warming". A fine investment, and a superior cup of brew.
I got my Nuvi 360, it worked well for a couple of weeks , but the sound (voice) went out and now all I have is the visual, then you realized how much you need the voice, specially when driving alone.I'm on a job with lots of driving and I have not time to return the Nuvi, so for now I hate the damm thing, I think that for this price the quality sould be better.So I'm very disapointted and I want my money back, don't buy it.alberto
This remote out of the box controlled my Sony DVD player. It did not however, control my Sony receiver. Nor could I program it to do so (yes, tried the Sony codes, and tries learning the code). I also couldn't get it to control my Scientific Atlanta cable box. I also couldn't get it to control my RCA VCR. I could get it to turn on/off my Phillips TV but it wouldn't do anything else (channels, volume, etc). There's no LED on this remote to let you know when you're doing anything which is also annoying. I guess you get what you pay for, but it would be nice if it at least worked.
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.
Purchased a Jornada 728 several weeks ago, this is my second PDA. I am very pleased with its quality and functionality. It does not replace a laptop but it is sure handy for checking mail, news, web sites, and does an amazing job with MP3 audio.My system includes a 128 compact flash card (installs into the bottom of the 728) and a Socket low power 802.11b wireless network card which installs into the PC Card slot by using a PC Card/Compact Flash adapter .... The CF wireless network card will not work in the CF compartment on the bottom on the 728 because when inserted you cannot close the lid covering & securing the CF device. The CF compartment on the bottom will only accept CF devices the size of memory cards.Even with the 802.11b card running I have yet to exhaust the battery. After 4 hours of computing it indicated charge remaining. Overall I am very pleased with the unit. I mostly use the PDA pointer for navigating web sites, but when needed the key board works pretty good (takes a little practice getting used to but you do use both hands the same as a normal keyboard).Instead of the Pocket PC 2002 operating system used by the newer 1/4 screen PDA's the 728 runs the Handheld PC 2000 Operating System (H/PC 2000). The H/PC operating system is not receiving the software support enjoyed by PPC 2002 devices. Consequently I had to purchase 3rd party MSN Messenger software ... and an NNTP news reader .... Also, there is no e-book reader available for it from Microsoft. The only other negative from my experience is it will not support streaming media from the Internet and no Real Audio player. I cannot listen to Internet Radio (not Windows Media or Real Audio). Lastly, I can't seem to get the VPN client to function correctly.On the plus side, the 1/2 VGA screen is very usable and I have had great success using it to surf Internet and for web based mail (both Exchange and Groupwise). It also handles SSL. The 728's big plus is it usability, very usable screen and keyboard, and very portable (I do carry it often in my pocket). Battery life is excellent and the Terminal Services client works 100%. The audio quality with MP3 is VERY impressive (using headphones) and for what it lacked in shipped software, I was able to find 3 rd party (minus some way to steam medial). It also does a good job as a network client. I am able to connect to Windows 2000 servers and transfer files the same as from a desktop.It does not have the functionality or software support of a laptop, but it is the next best thing!
This product looked like a great deal, but the car charger does not work at all. The shape/length of it does not fit into the outlet in the car properly so the Ipod will not charge/play. I would recommend buying these things individually and trying to get one that works!
I love these things. I typically listen to "downtempo" music like Kruder & Dorfmeister or Thievery Corporation, and these headphones don't disappoint. Great sound, incredible bass. The best part is how comfortable they are. They are large, but so soft on your head, you won't even notice them. They work fantastic with my Sansa e360 mp3 player as well.
Love my label maker and love these tapes, they work great and come in so many different colors. Recommend.
it is smallit has a 3inch huge lcdit has lots of shooting mods(my favorite is the one that keeps lens open for 15seconds and gets amazing pictures at night)and it is very cheapi am satisfied as customer who has hobby of taking pictures but doesn't want to carry huge cameras..by the way i bought 4gb kingston sdhc(this device supports sdhc cards)(Kingston 4GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Card (SD4/4GB)) and they seem to work well together it gets more than 1000 pictures in best quality
I don't know much about electronics so I am extremely happy with this product. I know I needed to save all those precious memories I have on old VHS tapes so instead of paying A Lot of money to have a professional transfer them to dvd I needed to do it myself. I found it extremely easy to do and the price was definetly worth it. Granted there are many other features I haven't even explored yet, but the main reason for my purchase was to transfer those tapes. The finalization was quick and easy and the playback was great. So in short I highly recommend this product. Good luck.
My Lexmark printer with certified cartridges suck ink so quickly I quit using it after my first cartridge purchase. This was my second Lexmark printer and it was worse than my first in ink usage. I will never buy Lexmark again. I am happy with my current Canon printer and may consider Brother or Epson in the future, but I have definitely crossed Lexmark and HP off the list for future printers. So the cartridge DID WORK, just be prepared to buy a hundred at a time if you do much printing.
This will be my 3rd trackball in three years. The design idea is nice, but not as functional as a desktop mouse. The rollerball jumps around, and is hard to select items. 3 years ago, I paid half the price as I paid recently, and I am very dissappointed. I will not buy this product again. They do not last, and they do not work well
worked well for a few days, now battery does not charge over 4 % gonna have to buy another batteryLAPTOP BATTERY APPLE IBOOK G4 14" A1062 A1080 M8665 M8416 M8416G/A M8416J
I bought this mp3 after much research and have been very pleased with it! It's super user-friendly (important to me) and holds a lot of songs with little effort. Downloading the songs were easy and effortless. I highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't want the restrictions of an iPod or who doesn't need to have a 5,000 song database. :-) I love it!!
Seems like a sturdy pair of cuffs. Exactly as explained. Came a little oily to protect from sea water during shipment which is easily taken care of by a quick soap water wash.Bought as a novelty gift, so could not comment on strength or other qualities.Great product.
Big lie.Not suitable over 20 watts.Big lie
Short and sweet, i bought a xact for my first radio,xr8 (wrong move)never again. the xact radio and the service was the same SORRY.I highly recommend the st2. never a minutes problem with this fine unit. Best regrads Jon Tabor in Norfolk Va.
Worked just fine when I first bought it but after about a week it suddenly stopped working Don't buy this product
This card works flawlessly. The plastic carry case the Sandisk SDIO cards come with is also very valuable.
When it worked, performance was outstanding. When it broke, I was left high and dry by LaCie. The machine was out of warranty, so repair by the Company was refused.As luck would have it, the device gave up the ghost two days after I retired and I had not had time to back-up to my home computer. In the meantime, the back-up on my previous work PC had been re-formatted.Data recovery from LaCie was also not not an option, however, their recommended source for data retrieval started at $500, minimum.LaCie was was nice enough to offer another device at a reducedprice:>(.....(Thanks for the great deal but no thanks).Lesson....back up importand data to more than one location, if possible, and let the buyer beware.
Simply put: Some of the BEST portable earphones out there, hands down. Great fit, perfect sound, high quality, durable... and the list goes on. Exactly what I was looking for in a portable set of noise-canceling earbuds. Enough said. Buy them. You'll be happy with them, especially at this price.
Very fast service. Excellent product. I will definately purchase from this retailer again. Thank you.
These binocs are one of the few options that vision impaired people have for field viewing. The wider viewing field allows the partly sighted to get at least part of the view. It has worked for me in viewing basketball, golf, and sight seeing - I see about 20% but at least I can see it close up.
Apple Extreme card makes our iMac connect to our wireless home network seamlessly. In fact, the iMac connects to the other 2 Windows-based PC's better than they connect to each other. Way to go, Apple!
I was a little worried about some of the reviews I saw for this, but in the end I bought two that work great. For the price, they couldn't be better, and the only drawback for me is color.I use this along with a 15' VGA M/M extension to connect my PC and my Sony Bravia 42" 120 Hz LCD TV. I had to play around a good deal with the settings on my computer in order to get things just right, but in the end it was totally worth it. I don't see any loss of picture quality that couldn't be tweaked by my PC or my TV.
I just got this lens about a month ago and let me say it is probably the best lens you can get for under 400. That is not to say that the under 400 dollar price tag makes it fall into a category with other lens of the same price, because this lens is leagues above most lens at this price. It feels easily as solid as the L glass that ive used, and is small and compact. The AF is super fast (ring type USM, I hate non ring type lens'), and with a 1.8 aperture, you can shoot in really low light. I just used this lens for a college hockey game (notoriously bad lighting) and was able to get some amazing captures. Just to put it in perspective, even a 70-200 f/2.8 would be almost unusable in that light. I was able to shoot as fast as 1/1000 at ISO 800 f/1.8. To be able to shoot with that fast of a shutter speed indoors is amazing. Plus, the 85 is built like a rock, it feels so solid. The first time you pick it up, I promise you will be surprised at how good it feels to hold, especially if you arent used to L glass.Be warned though, this is not a portrait lens! On a 1.6 crop body like the xti it is approx. equal to a 135mm on a full frame. that means you have to stand roughly 13 yards back from a subject to get their whole body into the picture. In a room this lens is very very tight. Shooting from the corner of a rink its perfect for net shots, shooting from the corner of a room doesnt work so well, and thats where you WILL find yourself trying to take people pictures. If you want a portrait go for the 50mm f/1.8 or f/1.4, or even a 35 f/2. But if you are looking for a fast low light sports or concert lens this is it! Some head and shoulder shots are doable, dont get me wrong, but if your main intent is portraits you will be disappointed (as an outdoor lens its fine since you always have enough room but for group shots you will have to stand far away). Otherwise I highly highly recommend this lens...for the price its a must have i feel. Also it has great bokeh!
I now have it over a month, and the product seem to work just fine. All bars lit up on computers all over the house. Just unscrew the existing antenna on wireless router and connect the provided cable between the two. No complaints so far.RD
I bought this for my wife last Christmas. She loved XM and was very happy with the idea of a portable that she could use in her car and in the house. Unfortunately, we had nothing but problems. Reception in the house was awful, so I connected it to my home stereo. This worked OK but managing the cradle, the antenna and another connection to our stereo was more trouble than it was worth. The Inno reception was equally weak in the car. You could not get a signal unless you held it up to the window. So I spent another $70 for the car kit. This worked for a while but we had to connect through the tape player and all the cables (one to charger, one to antenna and one to tape) were very annoying. I could have spent another $150 or so to have it professionally installed, but that kind of defeats the purpose of a handheld unit. After a week or so, the unit stopped working. It would not get any signal while in the cradle. I could not get service locally and had to call the Pioneer national service desk. We were told we need a new battery(?) and were sent another battery. The new battery did not help. I think this was just their standard response as the battery only comes with a 90 day warranty. After another couple weeks of frustration, she finally threw the Inno and all the cables in her glove compartment and we have not used it since.She loved XM and I may buy her a car receiver and have it installed correctly, but do not buy this product thinking you can take it anywhere and listen to XM. The reception is awful and it does not work very well in the cradle.
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 held out a long time on getting this white balance disc, but after seeing one in action, and its results I immediately picked one up before my next shoot. My only gripe is the disc is a bit cumbersome with the metal nub sticking out on the side for the loop cord. If it wasn't there (easily filed down), this would more easily fit on lenses that have hoods in place.That one gripe aside it's great.
I always order my HP Ink Jet Toner Cartidges from Amazon. The quality, service, and prices are always first rate, and exceeds purchasing Ink Jet Cartridges from a retail store.
Brought it for my moms for christmas and she loved it and the best thing about it it's cheap.
I have no reduction in quality on my Canon XSi. Quality of this filter was as promised-- you pay for what you get.
This works great with Windows XP Professional for me. I just use the XD slot. Much easier than having to read a card still in the camera. The instructions aren't great but this product is fairly intuitive to use.
I recommend this to anyone who loves the idea of a CD-mp3 player that's versatile, feature-rich and has great accessories.What makes this little guy so special? Well, other than having a backlit display with ID3 support, support for both variable-bitrate MP3 and WMA, coming bundled with a mini-version of Nero, flash-upgrade ready and pretty decent headphones when compared to the competition, the RipGo! is a portable CD burner!While burning at 4x (slow compared to modern CD-burners, even most portable ones), the RipGo! offers versatility that no other MP3 player in its price range can match. At work and just bought a new CD? Pop it into the CD player of your computer, convert the music to mp3 or wma and download it directly onto a new or partially-fully 8cm CDR via the included USB cable.The only real downside to this machine is the power issue. It uses a 6v 2amp power supply (that's 2000mA). Most DC adapters use between 500mA and 850mA, so in order to take this on the road, I had to buy a AC/DC inverter that could handle the amperage and just plug my AC adapter into it. The proprietary Lithium-Ion battery also takes about 3 hours to charge up from empty (not that bad if you charge it overnight or while listening and plugged into an AC outlet), but only lasts for 5 hours (that's 5 hours of plugging it in and letting it go without touching it and lighting up the back-lit display, I suspect. Kind of short for most mp3 cd players.I tend to use it plugged into a wall outlet.Pros:1. Size (4"X6")2. Included accessories (headphones that don't hurt, a slimline AC adapter, USB cable, 2 8cm CDRs and an installation disk with sample music and software.3. Flash-upgradable.4. It's a burner as well as a player.5. ID3 Support with foldername support for easy navigation.6. MP3, WMA and CD-Audio playback.7. Backlit display with contrast control.8. Random (Shuffle), Repeat & Equalizer settings.9. Set-up is a breeze with WinXP.Cons:1. Battery is proprietary. 5 hour life, 3 hour recharge.2. Power supply is needy. 6v 2000mA. Good luck finding accessories for the car.3. 8cm CD means fewer albums per disk, but I've been encoding my music as 64kb WMA using Windows Media Player and get good sound. It's also really hard to find good 8cm CD wallets. Amazon offers some good Case-Logic wallets and holders, but the one I decided on had to be to ordered direct from Case-Logic.
I wish I could say something special about Memorex's CD media in comparison to other brands I've bought and used, but I can't. They have all worked well. What I can say is that I bought this 50-Pack when it was on sale, it arrived quickly, and if it's ever on sale when I need more, I'll buy it again.
This machine has worked so well for me I can't even say. I've recommended it to everyone I help. I work at a genius bar. Works flawlessly with Windows and Macintosh for every function. Highly recommend.
I do allot of research on everything I buy and I read every review on the net prior to buying this. I almost went with a cheaper one that uses electrical wires in the walls vs. the cordless phone technology. Glad I bought the RTX jack! I am a work from home corporate recruiter and use my dual jack in my home office, which is a walk in closet with 2 printers, a monitor, cell phone, Hardwire phone, wireless broadband, fax machine, ups backup and lots and lots of cables and wires that should cause interference. I have zero issues with the signal quality and use RTX on conference calls to recruiting calls with out fail. In a nut shell this unit is great!
Very misleading photo. Shows GOLD colored connectors to mislead you into thinking that is what you are getting. That is not a photo of this product. This product has 3 ribs instead of 6 in the photo AND this product is not GOLD AND this product has slightly thinner wire. I wish I didn't buy 4 of these.
I like that these earbuds are small and have three different size ear canal cushions that you can change to adjust fit and comfort. But mostly I'm blown away by the sound quality at this price point. This is the best sound for this price.
Everytime I've purchased any Canon ink cartridge, and I've purchased well over a hundred bargain brand's and Canon's, I've been extremely pleased with:o no clogging,o quality print,o page count per cartridge printing,o every cartridge printing when installedThe only negative would be their high pricing, but I guess it proves the old axiom "you get what you pay for".
Great item extremely fast shipping. I am very happy with the product and will order from them again.
I have been pleased with the purchase. I recently purchased a new digital camera with much higher megapixels than the one I had been using and needed a SD card with more memory. With this 2GB card, I can take over 800 pictures or over 1 hour and a half of video. For the price, you can't go work.
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.
i am so pleased with this keyboard.it is the best keyboard i have ever used. i am a budding writer and have written quite a bit. the lighting is so nice looking. i can lie in bed and type easily seeing the keys with no light on to bother my wife. it is also quiet, and has a nice feel to the keys. they spring back just right for me. i have only had it a week. i just hope it last for a long time i love it so much.
Again, a great camera from Canon. I have bought 6-7 cameras - all canon for family and friends and they all turned out to be good. This one (SD750) - for my wife is my best buy. We have probably taken around 5000+ pics in the 1 yr we had this. We have shot in different regions, different climates and in difficult conditions - this camera has never failed. The camera also looks great. Would recommend this to everybody looking for a great value.
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.
What else would you like? I was looking for an all in one. This model has it all. Easy setup with multiple connections. Connected to my home theatre easily. The remote is handy and works my Sony TV. I really can't find anything wrong with it. Except I might get an extended warranty just in case in the future I ever have any problems.PS. The EZ-View feature is handy I can watch widescreen DVD's on my standard 4:3 27" TV.
This digital camera takes wonderful pictures &amp; its easy to use.I printed 4x6 pictures on the HP Photo Smart Printer &amp; they are better then pictures developed using a 35mm camera.....crystal clear. I would highly recommend this camera &amp; it is for sale at a good price.
The info was not clear as to the limitations of this printer. It accepts single sheet feeds only and not stacks and this is not realistically implemented on the printer. It is only suited for tractor feed paper.Networking is problematic and required the services of a computer technician who struggled for four hours to get it working.The printer as a hardware device seems OK, but the software is sub par. Also, in a mixed Mac-PC environment, it makes what is already a difficult situation, even more difficult to implement if you want one printer for the network.
Epson, Picture Mate Print Pack T5570 Twin Pack.I have been using my Picture Mate Personal Photo lab for the last 4 year. I Donated Photo's for our youth Fishing durby this last year and it was wonderful to have all the material I needed. It keeps it sharpness and prints come out perfect. Everyone was satified and we are doing it again this year. I have tried other paper with the Picture Mate ink and found it was not good. I ordered the Photo paper for Epson Picture Mate and have had no mess ups, no failures. This is A 1 Product.I will only buy Epson: Picture Mate Print Packs from now on. They Deserve High 5 and 10 gold star's.
It is OK if you have a direct cable/DSL connection and you don't have to wory about VPNs or web proxy servers settings in your browser.The technical support folks seems to know everything and walk you through any issues as if they are reading scripts; but you as a customer do NOT have access to such documentation!!First, I had trouble with getting connected to the Internet; after the tech support guy walked me through 10-15 steps it worked but he refused to repeat the steps for me to write down for future use! Bizzarre!!Second, I need to use a proxy server in my browser. Linksys won't work at all. Tech Support says Proxies are NOT supported.Third, my VPN never worked and tech support folks were actually asking me to go to my VPN provider to give me sensitive port and other info to get LinkSys to work.If you don't use proxies or don't use VPNs, then it is an OK product. Otherwise, there is NO documentation for the customer to use (although the support folks seem to have detailed troubleshooting instructions).
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!
My experience with pod type ear buds has been less than satisfactory. They don't stay put during a good work out and frankly the sound quality for the ear bud type is less than perfect unless you spend a bunch of money for a set that runs 4 times what I paid for these. Face it it is just easier and cheaper to produce base and mid range with a over the ear design. We are not talking about studio grade sound quality but far superior to the sub $50 buds.The S2 Sports have a good solid fit with a behind the head fit design. There are loops by the ear phones that fit like eyeglass temples behind your ears. They are not going anywhere.Good Sound, Good Fit, Great bang for the buck.
Unit performs well as an alarm clock radio with MP3 capabilities, however, has serious shortcomings for as an MP3 player. Bought two identical units for my daughter's new iPod nano's. Both iLuv units fail to charge these iPods - two clues confirm this - there's no charging icon on the iPods while the unit is docked, and the iPods eventually lose battery power while docked. Complicating this is the fact that none of the dock adapters match the iPod nano form. The dock adapter shipping with the iPod itself is the best match. Also, the volume cannot increased greater than 50% w/o significant distortion/crackling. Again, both iLuv units display similar characteristics with either iPod.Tech support claims the latest iTunes software comes with the latest iPod firmware updates which address these problems. Unfortunately, they are wrong as we have the latest software for both. Since then, they have offered to replace both units via an "rm" process.
I found the home/travel charger extremely useful. I don't have to worry about being able to access a computer to charge my Ipod, and I can watch videos while its plugged into an outlet so as not to drain the battery, only to have my Ipod die in the middle of a show.
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The filter arrived as promised and undamaged. It provides the needed protection of my lense and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. I highly recommend this lens filter and vendor.
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.
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%.
holy cow !! throw out the mr coffee drip pot. i have been searching for years to make a good cup of coffee at home and finally this is it. percolators have been around for years and the thought never even crossed my mind until i saw this pot on amazon.com.this pot is made of good quality stainless steel and the perfect size for one or two persons and the difference in the taste is night and day.i am sure with a name like presto whose company has been around for years this coffee pot will last forever.. i searched every where for a pot and saw it everywhere but not for the price i paid on amazon and i got free delivery.i find it very hard to beat amazons prices anywhere else and i dont have to leave home to shop and most times shipping is free..im hap hap happy with this percolator it works great and the coffee is goooood also.. i highly recommend this percolator...
I just received the panasonic sv-av30 5 days ago and I would just like to say that it holds up to 14 musics on a 64mb card with 4-5 minutes per song, the voice recorder is great it is able to recored voices up to 10 feet away, the picture is ok but if you use the zoom on the camera, when you upload the picture that you zoom in, it wout be that clear, i recomened not to zoom in on pictures you are going to take. The software that came with this is ok, it just has the basics, the mpeg4 video is ok, it's not that clear but able for you to recognize the person or thing. My final review is that it's GOOD not GREAT but GOOD this 4 in 1 camera, mp3 etc. is good if your on the go. You can bring it with you everywhere.....just in case something unexpected comes up while your walking or driving and you want to take a picture of it or want to record something.
Works as advertised. I love the sensitivity control. No complaints at all. I am using it for my computer setup, it is ideal for 3 or more items that you want to shutdown along with your computer.
Hey it's a 8 GB class six flash card that works well. No problems thus far, easy to get out of the box and it was cheap. Wins my vote.
it is better to use the regular mouse and keyboard than this device. it is cheap i know, but it will not deliver better accuracy than just your mouse.
I purchased the Sigma 150mm Macro lens after reading some stellar reviews on various websites (check out the MTF chart on [..]). After testing the lens myself for a couple of days, I will have to agree with the current consensus; this lens is incredible.For use as a general long-telephoto prime, you couldn't ask for more. Lens is sharp and clear from corner to corner. Autofocus is fast and accurate. Colors with this lens seem natural. I am shooting with a 12.3 MP camera (Nikon D5000#, and detail in the images is preserved until the point at which individual pixels are evident. This would be the perfect lens for those shooting with higher resolution sensors #15-24MP#, as the lens can certainly take advantage of the higher pixel count.Macro function on this lens is likewise incredible. You get a comfortable working distance with this lens #about 10" for minimum focus), so definately a good lens for bug hunting. Autofocus is a little iffy up close, but as others have said; You'll want to use manual focus for macro shots. This is especially true for this lens due to its extremely shallow depth of field (not a defect, just an unavoidable physical property of a long macro lens-- Telephoto= shallow DOF, Macro = Shallow DOF, Telephoto+Macro= really shallow DOF), even at smaller apertures. You will probably want to stop the camera down to about f/11 to f/22 for most macro shots in order to get most things in focus. For this reason, a tripod is pretty essential. A macro lens with a shorter focal length (such as the similarly well-reviewed Sigma 70mm macro- my next purchase)will have larger depth, but you sacrifice the longer working distance. Nothing's perfect.Fortunately, this is one of the few lenses that retains critical sharpness at smaller apertures, and works equally well wide open at f/2.8. Anyone who's taken the time to research this knows that it is a RARE lens that performs well across all available apertures. Even some of the best lenses out there rated at f/2.8 need to be stopped down to about 5.6 before focus is sharp and even across the field (the Sigma 150mm Macro is sharpest at f/8, but still outperforms most lenses at all apertures). With the Sigma 150mm Macro, f/2.8 is still unbelievably sharp, so you can shoot wide open without concern for loss of image quality. (*** note: the lens no longer has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 during close focus, but due to the depth-of-field issue I mentioned above, you really don't want it. This is a common characteristic of most macro lenses)Also of note: There is practically no distortion at all with this lens. The image remains flat throughout all apertures. As mentioned on Sigma's website, this lens is ideal for reproduction of documents or artwork. Chromatic aberration is minimal as well.There's no such thing as a perfect lens, but this one comes pretty close. Recommended without reservation or qualification.
I bought this product a while ago because im the type of person who doesnt like to carry a lot of cds with me and I thought this was a great idea. At first it was great, the idea of having 150+ songs on was cd was great. Altough there are people who say the anti-skip works, it really doesnt. I used it when I walked or when i rode my bike, but it skipped a lot. I know about the buffer thing, your suppose to wait a while so that the songs starts playing again, but it doesnt solve the problem, it still skips. In my opinion, get this produclt ONLY if you are the type of person who is gonna have it somewhere where its still, if you walk or jog, look for a different product.
I recently purchased and installed the Oppo 981HD DVD player in my home theater set up. The player was delivered in factory fresh condition and I received it within 2 days from Amazon. I connected the player to my Yamaha 661 surround sound receiver with the supplied HDMI cable. The video image was routed to my Panasonic 42" plasma. The set-up protocol was very easy and the instruction manual clear. After running several of my favorite DVD's I was astonished by the brilliance, clarity, definition and impact that this machine produced both visually and sonically. The Oppo lives up to its reputation and the accolades it has received in the professional media are very well deserved. The Oppo delivers a level of performance that cannot be found in a player in this price catagory. Hats off to Oppo for breaking the price / performance barrier!
works well with a 10 MP camera (PowerShot G7) - fits about 900 highest quality JPEGs. No problems shooting continuous video. You are much more likely to run out of battery power than space.
Think thrice before shelling out your hard earned money for this below-average DVD player with a poor-quality VCR built-in. Yes, you'll save space, but you'll save money by buying the DVD player and VCR separately, from namebrands like JVC and Panasonic and Sharp, instead of paying for a poorly made, offbrand combo like this one. Keep in mind that 1) if either DVD or VCR breaks, you are left without either when you send it in for repairs (a high probability given this manfacturer's poor reputation for quality; check Consumer Reports), and 2) you cannot copy DVD movies to VHS tapes. As some have pointed out the machine is quite noisy, esp. when playing DVD movies, and even in menu mode!
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.
If you like to do arts :& craft this is the best Photo Glue Stick Pen you should buy.
I purchased the Humminbird 580 from Amazon and the NAVIONICS SD card for my region. When I received the Humminbird I opened the SD card slot panel and found out the card slot was never installed on the circuit board. I called Humminbird to confirm this model should have the card slot; then I called Amazon and after 15 minutes of explaining what the problem was to a person that had absolutely no technical background a new Humminbird 580 was on the way. Guess what? Your right, the replacement Humminbird was also missing the SD card slot. The serial numbers for the two were 26 unit apart. So I returned both to Amazon and received a prompt refund. Other then the problem communicating with the Amazon help line I am zero dollars out, Amazon paid for all the postage so thanks Amazon for taking care of a lousy product coming from Humminbird.
In my opinon, this wall mount is not strong enough for a 46" TV, especially if you made a big investment in your TV!
So far this filter is great, I can't really any negative thing about it but it's well worth having it.
This works great for all the new guitar hero games with vocalist. Wireless would be nice, but cable is long enough for anywhere in the room.
I bought this based on the reviews in Amazon. Found it to be true. I am very HAPPY with the Webcam.
Hello All,I've been watching the world of HD as an observer for several years. There is really no test, no reviews, and no "ratings" that can determine what TV you think looks best. You really have to look and see the screen in person. Well I saw this one in Target and thought that it was unbelievable, even when sitting next to other HDTVs. So as the quintessential nerd that I am, I did a little internet research.I came upon all of these Amazon reviews which turned out to be the most accurate and objective. I'm not the type to give a product a positive rating to justify my own expense... it's a sunk cost.. here is my take:- The TV is easy to set up, the remote that many determined inadequate seemed perfect for me. I dislike deciphering a remote control. This one is easy to use and has shortcut buttons for the picture, format, and audio.- Regarding the speakers which many talked down, I think they work fine. Of course I have the TV in a relatively small space. However for a 37" TV and the recommended space the speakers sound awesome. I was a little disappointed as others have been with the fact that there are no "ordinary" RCA sound out jacks. I cut some in half and wired them up manually to the speaker outputs. It works fine as long as I don't overdrive the TV.- The picture and blue tint that people talk of... well adjust your screen! If you actually sit in front of this set and adjust it appropriately the picture is absolutely breathtaking! Seriously, for a grand, this TV is awesome, and comparable to sets that cost 3x as much.I called 8 different places until I found this set. I have no regrets regarding buying this set, money WELL spent. Magnavox hit this one outa the park...- Patrick
The item works great but using USPS for shipping is the worst. It took close to three weeks to get the item and even then the post office couldn't find the package. It took several calls and several days back and forth to finally locate the package.
This devise is really an incredible machine!Pro:1. It's so fast2. The display is way better than the m505's3. There is so much Software out there for Palm OS4. The Springboard Expansion slot, you can even upgrade with MultiMedia CardsCon:The only thing I have to say here is, that the case's color(Blue) goes off after a while, but because the background color is blue too, you don't see a difference.If you want to have a great PDA, take this, you will love it!!!
I researched and found that Monster updated the M1000 engenieering and design in 2006/2007 to these MkII iteration. From my experience, the word I can use is SUPERB. Balanced frequency range after a pair of weeks burned-in (YES, the burn-in phenomenon IS real). Highs were drowned and rolled off at first but clearly started to appear and shine after the burn-in period. The cable has a fast, precise response in it's sound. Percussions are tight and tactile. Plucked strings and voices are articulate, palpable, clean, and exquisite. Nuances in vocal and instrumental timbre/color are pleasantly rendered. I use a solid state HK amp and one set of these M1000i MkII as interconnects from my DVDA/SACD/CD HK spinner and another set as jumper cables between the pre-amp and main-in sections. Soundstage is broad-open and deep. Separation and instrument position is pin-point precise. I do not regret the price paid. I recently listened to Kimber cables costing ten times more on an Audio Research Tube Separates Rig, and the sound may be better, but only marginally, a VERY THIN MARGIN actually. A cable costing ten times the price of these WILL NOT sound ten times better, not even two times better. It's just paying four-figure prices for obsessive nit-picking. The audio world is much like the fashion world: full of snobbery and absurd prices from lots of companies. Oh, and NO COMPANY IS PAYING ME to write about these interconnects. Im just glad I found them and enjoy them daily.Happy listening.H. SocolovskyComposer and PhotographerMexico City
CyberPower CPH720P USB Hub, 7-Port, USB 2.0, 480Mbps, 1.1/2.0 Compatible, PC/MAC PlugNPlay - Lifetime Warranty
These speakers are perfect for a laptop. They have decent sound,& very compact. Good buy for the money.
I bought it like a month ago and the zip is already unstitched, and we haven't done anything wrong with it.Can we change it ? How can we do that ?
This printer is much faster than an older deskjet that I was previously using. The print quality is also very good. The printer was very easy to install using USB and the included software.The only slight disappointment is that the paper receiving "tray" appears to be an afterthought. Something to keep in mind if you are doing more than occasional printing.
I bought this piece of junk a week ago and all it ever does is drop the connection every 2-3 hours. I have had no luck with it under XP, whether using the Wireless Network Monitor software that comes with it or using XP Wireless configuration software. If you use the provided Linksys configuration software, not only does it still drop the connection, but it also locks up my computer to the point that CTRL-ALT-DEL won't even bring up the task manager and forces you to do a hard reset. I'm returning this piece of junk.
I am a litigation lawyer and I often have problems with accuracy of transcription of court proceedings made by local court stenographers. While English is the official court language in the Philippines, not all stenographers have the proficiency of a first language speaker. The ICD-P520 digital voice recorder has more than enough capacity to record even the longest court sessions which I download to my notebook for reference when correcting written transcripts and reviewing testimony. It is also quick, easy and convenient to make copies of the proceedings in MP3 format for my secretary and even the court stenographer. Clarity is very good but I would recommend an external omnidirectional microphone to pick up more detail. What I often use is a small bi-directional stereo microphone from a Walkman cassette recorder.
First of all I bought it knowing that the menu button does nothing with the Ipod Classic 80G, second I already had the Universal Dock when I bought it. Ok having that In mind the remote does what it is supposed to do, fast forward, rewind, play/pause, volume and that's it.It looks good and does what I need of it.
I ordered this pen after ordering the Pacific Blue faceplate cover for my Palm m100. While I am pleased with the performace of the pen, it still looks like a cheap, blue, plastic pen. I wish I had saved my money for something else. If you looking for a professional and stylish pen, best move on.
This mouse worked superbly for 18 month and has died. The USB port no longer recognized the device.
Got these for my wife, since the different earpieces allow a wide range of fit, for her petite ears. She loves them. I tried them with the larger ear pieces (for my big ears) and was also quite impressed. The sound quality and response are excellent, the fit is comfortable, and they also double as somewhat noise reducing. All in all, a bargain.
I was looking for a high speed lens to go with my 18-200 m/m zoom. This lens was chosen over the 1.4 Nikon. I think both will do a good job. But the Sigma 30 mm so far has been great.
I have a digital piano which I practice near where my wife watches TV, so I needed a set of headphones that blocked ambient sounds while providing me with good sound and were comfortable to wear for extended periods. These phones fit the bill exactly. After a while, I forget I'm wearing them while I play. My wife can listen to the TV at a comfortable (albeit moderately soft) volume and I can play undisturbed. They are a little warm to wear but not too much to object to. I get plenty of volume from the headphone output of the piano so that's not a problem either.My only concern for long-term use is stress on the cable where it connects to the phones. What I did is to make a small loop in the cable and tape the loop to the left earpiece so that if I pull on the cable by mistake, the stress is on the tape, not on the cable.Note that I have not used these to listen to recorded music; I prefer speakers for that. However, the sound of the piano is really beautiful through the phones and I really like them.
I purchased this item after reading the manufacturer's claims that it would work with all USB-2 ports and almost all SCSI-50 devices. Following the instructions (what few there were) and installing their drivers, the unit was NEVER recognized by my any of my XP-3 boxes. I specifically purchased this to interface a SCSI VXA tape backup unit with my laptop. After trying for over 2 hours to get the device recognized by my system, I called the "Help Desk" number listed in the box. There is NO help from the manufacturer of this product. I got a voice recording indicating the help desk person was busy at the moment and to leave a message and they would call back....never did....didn't really expect them to!Thinking I may have received a faulty unit, I contacted Amazon, and requested an exchange. The folks at Amazon were GREAT! They forwarded me a new unit while the original unit was in transit back to their warehouse. When the new unit arrived, it performed exactly like the first. I again tried in vain to contact the manufacturer's help desk and go the same lame voice recording about the folks being busy and I should leave a message....never have received a call back.I sent the unit back to Amazon with my thanks and a request for a refund which they promptly issued. Had I purchased this product from anywhere except Amazon, I believe I would have been out $115 for a worthless piece of junk. I have been involved with the installation and configuration of computer equipment, hardware, and software for almost 15 years now so I would consider myself almost an expert, rarely needing to seek the assistance of any support personnel. But when I did, we have been able to resolve the issues within about 30 minutes because I have already been through all the testing, configuration changes, checks, etc. that I know will have to be done to narrow down the problem. Had there been someone available to answer the phone at their help desk or had someone returned my call, as promised, things may have turned out differently.As it stands, I cannot recommend this piece of hardware to anyone.
I bought this product for it touted ability to remove scratches given enough time. Well I've spent 2.5 hours buffing two small areas with both microfiber cloths and q-tips, moderate to hard pressure across the scratches, and I will say the scratches are less prominent. However, the scratches are still just about as noticeable as before. The area with shallower scratches faded, but hasn't gone away by any means. The deep scratch looks the same. And yes, like other people have noted, it will take off the oleophobic coating making fingerprints stick on the screen very easily, should your screen have had such a coating before application. If anyone is wondering, I tried this on my Nokia Lumia 920. Maybe the Gorilla Glass is just resistant to this stuff.
VMware would not install on my Lenovo TS200v withvmkctl.HostCtlException: Unable to load module /usr/lib/vmware/vmkmod/vmfs3: FailureThe TS200v has an Intel PRO/1000 Ethernet onboard, but it is too new and VMware does not recognize it. I installed this old Intel PRO/1000 GT card and that allowed me to install VMware.
This switch can go on any router to add more ports to it. My venerable Cisco 678 has served me for 7 years of heavy use on one computer without so much as a hiccup. It is a "one-port router modem." I know that sounds like an oxymoron to most people but technically, having-more-than-one-service-port is not what defines a router. That's what defines a switch. A Router is a device with the electronic ability to "direct the flow of traffic" of data among many computers or devices. All "routers" (or "modem routers") on the market in recent memory have combined a switch and router in the same unit, or a switch, router, and modem in the same unit. But the classic Cisco 678 was a modem router with no switch, a one-computer device with the ability to expand to more computers by adding a switches. IMO, it'sone of the best modem-routers ever made. As switches are very simple devices, a good switch with this router will be a trouble free device. That's what I have now. The Cisco 678 originally retailed for a several hundred dollars, but you can still pick them up new or used for a song. The latest Cisco modem routers sold today have done nothing more than added a switch, along with more bells, whistles and complications. If you buy a Cisco 678, just make sure you have an original disk or copy of the "Commander for 67X Products" CD to set it up, and a management cable to configure it to your provider address/password. Management cables can even be made using a short piece of network cable, an old female 9-pin serial plug on a serial cable. A continuity tester would be helpful. Pinout Diagrams are somewhere on google and/or Cisco, and download a free copy of Zonealarm or other free firewall for each computer. The 678 user guide can be downloaded. The 678 goes up to 7 Mbs downlink. If that's fast enough, and you are willing to take the time and patience to set it up you'll never regret it.Forgot to mention. If you use the cisco 678 directly - without a switch - to only one computer, it requires a crossover ethernet cable, rather than a straight through cable, which is what most cables are. Of course, with the SD205, you have auto-sensing in the connections so you can use either kind of cable on any part of the system. You can run either a crossover or a straight-thru cable from the Cisco 678 to the SD205.And by the way, you'll never regret buying this SD205 switch.
Excellent filter for intended purpose. Well made with quality materials. You will not be disappointed with this product.
The only reason I bought this was because it was the only battery for my cordless phone that was shipped with Amazon Prime. Big mistake. Don't waste your money on this battery. It lasted about 9 months of decent charge. Now my phone beeps that the battery is low after 5 minutes of use, even after sitting on the charger all day.
This is such a great product! I am a member of Postcrossing, and receive a lot of big size cards. Regular photo albums don't suit me. These files are just perfect! I can fit any card in them. Each pocket can hold 2 cards. I put the files in a nice hard folder, and now enjoy my card collection. Highly recommend!
Purchased this bag so I could use it to carry my 17" Dell lap top to class. Its a snug fit for now. It may stretch a little bit (I hope) but the strap on the inside to secure the lap top will not fit around my 17" lap top... However, it will hold it securely inside the back pack.
I have a Panasonic GH2 that has a 2.5mm audio input. I hate it. The standard for most mics is 3.5mm, but Panasonic wants to make you buy their mics. Booo. This adapter is the solution. At first I bought a right angle adapter, but I noticed that the plug was loose sometimes because the 2.5mm input jack on the GH2 is pretty flimsy. I don't have that problem with this adapter. Works like a charm.
Two years ago, I got a DVD Player. One of the super cheap ones that you used to read about people being trampled whenever put on sale. I loved it, primarily because it was not a VCR. Soon after that, I invested in a DVD ROM for my computer. The quality of the DVD on a computer was drastically better both in audio and video. But a 21&quot; monitor just doesn't compare to a television - plus, after watching a movie at night and just wanting to get to sleep, turning off a computer is just too much. Might sound silly but actually try it a couple times. You'll agree.Each had their benifits, but this Sony DVD player bests both.It's sharpness and color was as good as the computer out of the box. However, there are four settings to tweak the color - so all of the sudden, the movie has the same tints, brightness, etc, as in a theatre. Furthermore, there is a setting to improve image quality: it's off by default, but can be adjusted to smooth the picture or increase sharpness, just like the gausian blur or edge enhance filters in photo editing software.I have not noticed a delay during layer switching - something that was painful on the old settop player.The audio out of the box is equivalant to the old settop box, and inferior to the computer just because of the computer's better speakers. However, this Sony player offers a number of virtual atmosphers. It features the normal 2 channel unedited mode as well as type Sony calls &quot;TVS Wide&quot;, which simulates multiple channels just like at a theatre. It still lacks huge bass (I don't have a subwoofer connected so your results may vary) but it is better. Also, there is a nighttime version of each method - it keeps things like dialoug at normal volume, but reduces the volume of loud events, like explosions. TVSWide Night is a delight to use.This Sony player actually lets you go frame-by-frame. This is possible with nearly every player, but with both the computer and the old DVD player, it was too difficult. WinDVD (software I used on my computer) didn't have a button I could find to do it, and the old player did, but it showed the distracting interlacing lines. Because of this player's picture smoothing, they disappear.Also, if you eject or turn off this player whilest playing, it automatically saves the position in the movie. It saves up to 6 movies, if I remember correctly. EG, put on a movie, eject it part way through, watch 6 more, the original movie's position is forgotten. But watch part of it, 4 more, and then return, it remembers. This was possible with the computer but wasn't automatic - and didn't exist on the old player at all.Even the extraneous details of the player as a player have settings. For instance, the front panel lights and display - the brightness of them is settable. So at night, you can have the movie playing with no LEDs at all.The remote is fairly nice. The most commonly used buttons - play, pause and stop, lie directly under your thumb. The navigation buttons are below, so you can simply roll your thumb down. The chapter controls, fast forward and reverse, and frame-by-frame controls are all an upward twist of the thumb away. But the subtitle, audio, angle buttons are all out of reach without repostioning your hand, as are are the menu buttons and the player's setting buttons. Its usable, and better than most remotes, but isn't going to win any awards.I don't have a Dolby stereo so I can't speak towards the multi-channel quality of sound.The one negative I've found is that I tried playing a video CD and it wasn't recognized. The manual does say it will play Video CDs.Overall, I'm very pleased with this player. It has replaced DVD player and relieved my computer of DVD playing responsibilities. It's not the cheapest DVD player (nor the most expensive by a _long_ shot) but it's very feature-filled, and the fine-tuned picture and audio settings alone make this worthwhile.
I'd been using these KVM switches to manage 16 servers across two racks for years and I have not replaced one yet. The main advantage of this is it is stackable or you can daisy-chain several of these to manage more than 8 servers. It works with most PS2 to USB cables or adapters so servers with only USB ports can still be connected and controlled using this KVM switch. Pressing a single button to toggle is frankly quite faster then looking up and searching for a right button corresponding to a port number which other KVM switches have. The only minor issue I experience very rarely is the loss of connection of mouse or keyboard after a power outage. It does not do it all the time but on those rare occassions, I have to unplug the console keyboard and mouse from the back of the primary kvm then plug them back in and that resolves the issue. I can do it hot without shutting down any server.
The keyboard is a little louder than I had hope but nothing near the worn keyboard that it replaced. The keys seems to feel durable and the multicolored options of back lighting are very cool. I can't really say anything about its durability at this time since I have only had it for a month. I can say that it seems to be working perfectly. Like other reviews it would have been nice if the lighting nob was actually a sound nob but its a minor complaint. I miss having specific buttons pre-programmed for opening certain programs like calculator. I understand this is programmable but I haven't even looked into it. Its not a concern. I would recommend this product. It feels great, looks sleek and makes typing the dark a dream.
item was received very quickly, it is a good sturdy cable and works just fine.
I am a retired IT Director with years of experience with Lexmark and HP mono lasers. Like the "bunny", the Lexmarks keep on working until Lexmark declines to issue drivers for a new operating system. A predecessor tried to save $ using 3rd party toners but ran up excessive repair costs. A policy change to "only genuine Lexmark toner" fixed that.AKA, the "Lexmark E250dn", this mono printer is networked at my home to XP, Vista and Win 7 machines. We also have a few color ink jets. The Lexmark 250dn is the default printer because its print is much crisper and its cost per page a fraction of any ink jet.I just installed my second toner cartridge. That means I obtained 15,134 pages from the factory plus one purchased cartridge. Divide $86 purchase toner by the page count. The realized cost of toner per page is $.006. OK, distorted by the initial freebie cartridge. The point is that I am realizing the advertised pages per cartridge and its cost is close to a penny per page. This model has adequate memory for fast high quality printing using PCL or PS3.I take issue with Lexmark on its firmware that they decline to repair. The replace toner light will come on less than half into the useable cartridge life. Ignore it. Monitor your page count instead and just shake the cartridge to redistribute its toner powder. When nearing your max count, order the Return Program version toner for its lower cost and you are recycling.
Do NOT be deceived by the title. The product you get is NOT made by Sima. It's actually done by Adorama. And here are the differences: (i) string is not as long as the original Sima piece (ii) instead of providing a solid disc at one end, the disc is actually covered by a sticker (iii) the sticker is hardly sticky. The general build is much poorer than the same thing from Sima.Do not be cheated by Adorama. In fact, it's better to buy from B&H; than Adorama.
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.
This camera is the best balance between the highest quality and easiest to use. If you want to be able to remember those family moments in high quality like you are still there, then get this camera for all those family memories.
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 like these headphones. Extra long cord along with an adapter plug makes these great sounding headphones a good value.
I purchased my Epson Stylus Photo 820 in February of 2002. Within a year I began to experience poor print quality. No amount of troubleshooting or head cleaning would fix the problems. In 2003 the machine began to have trouble grabbing paper, and by October it ceased to work at all. After some online research, I replaced it with a Canon.
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.
Works great! Exactly what I needed for my room. Running a connection through the e-sata to my computer and through usb to my ps3. (just not at the same time.)
The sound is great. Got them at the Gold Box price so it was well worth it. I have traveled some with them, but they are a little too bulky to do too much travel. So far, no performance issues.
This attachment prevents the high-voltage from blasting the camera. I have two that I purchased here. They're both great. No more worrying about disabling the camera. They work great although they are pretty pricy. But that's OK. And they work with wireless triggers too!
I own and use frequently two of Canon's best lenses, the Canon's 500 mm f4 IS and 300 mm f2.8 IS. Each of these lenses has an option that I did not originally purchase. I was shooting at the Rookery in Venice Florida, one of the nation's outstanding sites for photographing wading birds in their nests, when Tom Mangelson (Google his name) walked up and asked me how it was going. He asked, "...are you using Canon's drop in polarizing filter?" From my dumb-struck expression it was obvious to the Master of Wild life photography that I was someone in need of help. He said, "You should consider getting one. It will take you images to the next level." After Tom walked off, five of the photographers walked up to me and said, "Do you know who that was?" I showed them the card he had given me. "Tom Mangelson, no s**t!"I bought one for both lenses. Tom was right. Thanks Tom.[...]
The card arrived sooner than expected. I had received a very courteous email from the vendor that they had trouble with the last batch of cards and were forced to refuse the entire shipment from the manufacturer (the first time this had happened they explained). They give me the option of canceling my order or waiting for the next delivery, the option that I chose.To my surprise the card arrived within a few days. Within a few minutes I had the card installed (after I remembered to plug-in the little antenna cable) my network router recognized and I've had trouble-free internet access ever since.It took longer to research what card I needed (I have an odd bird, a G4 dual-processor, aka Mirror Finish) than the time involved ordering and installation. It couldn't have gone any smoother. BTW, it is so nice to be back on a MAC again at home, rather then fighting with a PC based piece of junk. I can't believe how irksome it is waiting for windows to really boot-up, bring up my desktop and then allow me simple internet access. With the PCs -- five minutes -- if I'm lucky. With the MAC, thirty seconds.
I bought this player in Sept. The first Blue Ray movie I bought was Fantastic 4. Well, it didn't play. I spent the next 1 hour returning the movie thinking it was bad only to find out the new one had the same problem. Spent the next 2 hours pouring over the manual figuring I had done something wrong. Next called Samsung support (on hold for nearly an hour,what a joke). All they could tell me was that they were aware of the problem but there was no fix and to check back with them. Well they did call me about 2 weeks later to inform me there was a firmware update to fix the problem. I tried to burn the update to a disk but it still wouldn't work. Called Samsung again (45 min on hold) This time they said they would send me a firmware update disk to correct the problem. Here it is almost 2 months later and no disk. I've been busy since then and forgot about the disk until today when I bought the new Pirates movie on Blue Ray, guess what? Didn't work. I called again (25 min of hold) only to find out they never sent the disk, they claimed they didn't have serial #. I was also told the disk would not solve the problem with Pirates and that their enginners are working on it. This is BS, I don't want to have to update my machine everytime a new movie comes out. I have requested refund. Let see how long that takes
I've been dreaming about this lens since long time, and finally I got it. It is exactly as mentioned on the website and all unboxing videos on the web. All original and brand new. Love it! I'm using this lens on canon 7D, eventhough this works better on full frame camera but it is awesome with one problem, builtin flash shadow can be seen during night shots or whenever you use 16mm with flash. How to solve this? Easy, by using external flash.
This is a great buy! $499 is a steal. I recently owned towers and was a bit skeptical about small speakers and component systems in general. I wanted a cleaner look and it was time for an upgrade. I paired these with a Pioneer Elite VSX-32 and I am blown away by the sound that fills my 20x24 bonus room. Whether its movies or music, simply awesome! The sub kicks out great bass, and the mids and highs blend nicely. The rears are powered and wired through Rocketfish. No problems on that end, I have heard horror stories but mine has worked great. By researching and reading reviews I found this set-up for about $900. I want to thank everyone for posting comments about these speakers and the receiver. You greatly assisted me in finding an awesome system without breaking my budget.Recommendation: The Pioneer Elite receivers are great, no complaints from me. I will say though they are a bit advanced and overwhelming to use, especially for begginers. If this is you I would recommend a different Pioneer receiver.
If you have quality glass, like the Canon L series, then you need quality filters. the B+W are made from ground optical glass, not a piece of plain glass like as you see in the tiffen and hoyas filters (even the expensive ones are still cheap grade glass). Only B+W and Heliopan put the time and $$ into making filters that are designed to be used with your quality lenses and not distort and reduce the optical quality of them. I have a Heliopan as well, and I prefer the B+W a little bit more as its a brass ring and not aluminum and thus does not bind up as easy, and thats important when you want to change filters quickly! If you use a cheap filter on a pro grade lens, you are wasting your money, on the lens and the filter as the filter just hurt your image quality, and thus you lowered the quality of your lens! In filters, like lenses, you get what you pay for!!!I shoot in all kinda of weather conditions, from sunny and warm, to windy and cold or snowy, and I have never had any major issues with any of my B+W filters acting up! I prefer the MRC, but even their entry level one is ground glass, so you still get a great quality filter at that price point.You need a UV filter on all your lenses, as it helps to protect your front element, as I have seen many lenses saved when bumped or dropped by the UV filter. If you are outdoors shooting or around kids or food at all, you have to have a UV filter no matter what! The B+W does not degrade your optical quality from a quality pro-series lens, like a Canon L Series, where a lower grade window glass filter would, like all the Tiffen, Hoys, etc. Even the Canon filters are not ground glass, and thus why I dont use them! Just be aware if you are using good filters, you can't blame a bad image or blurry shot on the glass or filter then, you will have to own up to actually taking a bad picture every once and a while... :)
This is exactly what I was looking for to play my MP3 player in my car. Use is dailyIt was very easy to use. Removed it from the box and just popped it into the cassette player in my car and turned on my MP3 player.
The HP 1012 printer I loved so much died last month.Without the replacement plan I got for THAT printer I would have been "up a crick" without a printer.I sent the broken printer back to the warranty company.Sent a copy of the warranty, copy of the Amazon printer receipt, explanation of problem.A few weeks later got a check in the mail for the cost of the old printer.That check paid for the new 1018 HP printer.So that's why I bought a warranty the second time for a new printer.If only the printers would last, eh. A lot less hassle.WARNING: Keep your receipt and Warranty in a safe place.I bet a lot of people can't find it when the time comes. I almost couldn't find mine.
I chose this camera over the S4/S4i due to the fact that it uses AA batteries. (I have rechargable batteries up the wazoo, thought that made the best sense...) Well, I've only had the camera for several days, and my initial impression is that battery life is poor. I did have lowered expectations about the power supply, and this camera failed to even meet those. I suppose I'll just have to live w/ the fact that I'll be changing batteries often. Otherwise, I really like the camera. It's built like a tank, really easy to navigate the menu systems, takes decent pictures, is only VERY slightly larger than the S4, and is priced 100 bucks below the competing Canon 4megapixed compact model. (although, due to numerous complaints about pentax quality control, I did pick up an extended warranty which kind of negated the price savings)UPDATE 6/6/04Either I got a lemon, or this camera is incredibly fussy about rechargable batteries. I can pull a set of freshly charged batteries out of my charger, put them in the camera, and the battery indicator is already yellow (low charge). I then repeat this procedure for all of my available batteries and most get the same result. I went out and purchased a set of 4 AA NiMH with 2100mAh capacity and two of the batteries work fine in the camera, and the other two get the same low charge indicator right after they've been charged. If it weren't for the fact thay I only bought this camera for casual use, I would toss it in the trash!!
Was pleased with service, quality and price. Delivery was timely. I would purchase again from these folks in a heartbeat.
B+W filters are the only choice for filters for me. The construction quality and they don't effect image quality like cheap filter make them worth the cost
Stream line, simple, very bright contrast. Saves tons of space in my cabinet. Great deal on a Great Product!
Great item. Protects your TomTom. Don't bother using the strap. Fits great in your pocket or breifacase.
Saved by the cables to go cord! Couldn't find the original cord and so had to buy a new one quickly. This one works great and was excellent value.
After having gone through 2 Farberware coffeepots within 4 years, I was skeptical about the quality of a much lesser priced perc pot. It's not the quality of the Farberware but, then again, the Farberware didn't last! It makes a good cup of coffee and the coffee stays hot. I'd definitely buy it again.
DON"T BUY IF:--You want to record from your VCR/Camcorder--You want it to work with Windows Media Center--You want to make personal vids with the recorded dataI purchased this product at Best Buy, expecting excellent results after a brillant review by one of those Geek Squad personnel. I should have known, he is a salesman, hence the sale. This product was a pain to install, the software took forever and even then it didn't run smoothly.There is little to no documentation to help set it up. Once it was finally set up the TV listings and recording features were activated -- sketchy at best. Out of the 3 programed one recorded. What is up with that?! The picture/sound quality is decent, and I do like the picture-in-picture capability. HOWEVER, the more programs you have running the larger in time delay there is between the sound and picture, NOT GOOD>On top of everything, the whole reason we purchased this card was to use our Windows Media Center "My TV" setting. Turns out Windows doesn't even recognize this product, AT ALL. I tried saving the video and opening it in WMC to manipulate the data... NADA. I called costomer service and checked out the website, this product is DISCONTINUED. So it's so going back!The only reason I gave it a star, is because you can watch tv... take pictures, and record --but only in this products software.
This radio receives my local weather station very clearly after proper channel tunning. The display is very large and easy to read, and it backlits automatically for a while after a botton is pressed, so the display can be read easily at night. It also has a digital time, date, and temperature display, and two alarm clocks. It also comes with rechargeable batteries and a charger, so there's no hidden battery cost.This radio is strictly a weather radio, which means it can't receive any other radio stations. It can't tell you the current weather or forcast up front: you have to keep listening to the local weather station broadcast until it got to the desired topic, which might take a few minutes. Also the button functions are not very intuitive, and it took me quite a while to get familiar with it.Overall, a must-have for outdoor people.
While perusing a number of reviews on different pieces of electronic equipment, I've noticed something that has bothered me quite a bit. Reviews of Sony equipment seem to only get worse and those of Coby equipment only get better. Unfortunately for Sony, these ever-worsening opinions seem justified. I purchased this S2 at a clearance price and I still feel as if I was cheated.The FM/AM reception on this thing is spotty at best. I catch a couple of FM stations fairly well, but the AM stations only seem to come in when I'm outside. As far as stations fading in and out, I do most of my cardio work on a VERY immobile elliptical, and the station still fades in and out. Also, the volume adjuster is set at a funky angle and my arm sometimes rubs it, making the volume go up and down. This occurs with the "hold" feature locked into position.It does pick up the channels in the gym on the television pretty good, though a couple of the stations have a persistent hissing noise in the background.The earbuds are very flimsy, and don't stay plugged into the radio that well. Also, it's pretty pointless to be able to store pre-set channels on a radio if it won't catch half of them.So, I don't suggest you purchase the S2 at regular, discounted, clearance or refurb price. Stick with something cheaper or break down and buy an MP3 player.Of special note is that I can not only justify the recent poor reviews of all things Sony, but I can back up the positive reviews of Coby equipment. I have a portable DVD player from them that cost less than half of the price of a similar player from Sony and I have yet to have a complaint about it. Kudos to Coby, they've won me over as a customer. Too bad, Sony, it looks like you've focused too much of your energies on video games and let the rest of your products slip in performance(but not price!!). You've lost a long-time customer.
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.
GREAT PRICEGREAT SOUNDGREAT BUYI was quite impressed, and am still impressed with these speakers, they're not super high quality so don't expect them to be, but they give you 5.1 surround sound with decent bass for a great price. I love creative products and these speakers remind me why.Wires on speakers are pretty cheap, might fray easily, but if you're planning to keep them relatively stationary, which you should because it's a large set of speakers, then you'll be just fine.5 out of 5highly recommended for low budget.
I love the sound it produces. The BIG thing that I didn't like was that in order to use this disc player there has to be something to run the sound thru. I had to go to a stereo store to find that out. I was able to run it thru my old stereo that would not play but one disc at a time anymore (the reason I bought the new one). If I had been unable to run it thru the old stereo, I would havee had to spend another 150.00 to make this disc player work! This &#34;little fact&#34; was not told.
WORKS GREAT! Even came with batteries. Performs well on any surface and turns itself off after twenty minutes of non use to save battery power. There's great tech supoort online and you can download additional functionality features.
If only I had known about this error before getting the camera! I received this error while on vacation several weeks ago and it rendered the camera useless. Do a search of the internet on this issue prior to purchasing. This issue has come up on several of Canon's point and shoot models and their is currently a class action lawsuit being investigated by a California based law firm.
I bought 2 sets of these (4 total speakers) two years ago to use as surround sound in my home. Sure it doesn't have the power of a nice set of box speakers, but that wasn't what I was wanting. I needed a nice set of in-wall speakers that would fade nicely into the background when not in use, but put out enough sound to fill the room when necessary. I've got a subwoofer for the bass, so no worries about the lows, and the highs work wonderfully. The wires attach with clips, so installation was a snap once I got my holes drilled.If I ever wire up sound for another room, these are the speakers I'm getting.
This is a cheap but OK cd player. The edges of the body are not so smooth, but the quality of the sound is nice. I will recommend this player to others.
I have a home office set up so that I can sometimes work from home. I was tired of having 3 different printers (laser, inkjet, inkjet with scanner and copier) and a fax machine. This nifty little guy replaced all four machines! It works wonderfully. The print quality is very good, better then I expected. For someone that uses it to print presentation materials, the occasional personal photos, send faxes, scan, and make copies, this machine is a great addition.I did have some trouble initially installing it to my pc. But I've heard it takes a little trouble in the begining for Windows XP's. Eitherway once the installation is fully complete (which I did by myself without any HP assistence, by just working at the kinks) it is good to go and a great asset. I've even used it to print business presentations materials already and they came out better then at my local Staples copy center.In my humble and not printer savvy opinion, I believe this is a great machine at a very good price for all the other machines it eliminates.
I just purchased the Archos 604 about 3weeks ago. So far so good. It interfaces very easily with the computer. Though I have not tried it using Windows Media 10 yet. I recommend at least buying the Archos Docking Adapter Kit (if you do not plan on using the Archos to record programs). It allows you to charge the unit without the computer and also allows you to connect it directly to your digital camera to transfer photos.The only negative that I have so far is that the volume, at its highlest level, is difficult to hear on an airplane. You may need some noise canceling headphones.
Great little stylus for my Kindle Fire. I'm a freak for keeping my Kindle Fire's screen smear-free and this stylus has been a great help. It doesn't weigh anything and works fine.
I bought this so I wouldn't have to have a 25 ft. cord going from the wall to my router in my dorm room. This cord is the perfect length, and I have not had any issues with it. Great price, fast and free shipping (with Amazon Prime, which students get one year free.)
These headphones are great. I recently bought 2 pairs of headphones for my 3 & 5 yr old to take on the plane and for long car trips. These are very sturdy and I love how each has their own volume control on the cord. They fold up nicely to for storage. I would recommend these to all!!!!
I work in the marine industry and wanted to spend the extra money for a high quality radio instead of the cheap $99 radios the company issues. I decided to go with this ICOM, what a mistake. I can barely receive transmissions from .5miles and sometimes less. The transmitting capabilities are fine but for the price it is a let down. For a weekend warrior its probably not bad. I switched back to my $99 Standard Horizon which blow this out of the water.Stay Classy.
I do all my work on a 60 GB laptop, and with all the writing, reviewing, web work, and digital photos I keep on the hard drive, a better-than-good backup system is a MUST.While worrying over this, I heard on "Website Wednesday" on the Steve and Johnnie show (WGN 720, Chicago) that their expert highly recommended their product. I did the research and agreed. Not only is this device small and handy, but it comes bundled with Retrospect software, which makes the back up process a breeze. It goes beyond the old copy/paste routine by intelligently recording new info and not overwriting old material that wasn't changed. This might not seem like a big deal until you consider that it means recovery will be a lot smoother, should--God forbid!--your system totally crash.*Knock on wood* I haven't had to use it in this capacity yet, but I have confidence in it. And with the compact design, it doesn't take much desk space. It can either lay flat or sit on its side in a handy little holder.It's quiet and unobtrusive, and you'll be glad you have it.**NOTE** In case of disaster, it's IMPERATIVE to have off-site storage. If you can afford a second unit, I'd recommend you keep a copy in safe deposit box storage. If not, look into online storage.Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer7/21/2006
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.
With a 3rd child on the way I was somewhat forced to go from my Escalade to a Suburban since my wife needed a new vehicle to support our growing family. Her Trailblazer just wasn't up to the task of holding 3 car seats. So, I volunteered to let her take my Escalade and we traded the Trailblazer off on a Suburban (Escalade is the Tahoe sized version). Anyway, none of that matters really except that my Escalade had the factory navigation system in it and the Suburban did not, which led me to my search.Background out of the way, my search landed me with the Garmin nuvi 350. Being a gadget guru I soon realized (even before it had arrived) that I made a mistake. Not because the 350 was a poor choice or inferior in quality, but because it was lacking Bluetooth technology. Having grown accustomed to this greatness I quickly purchased a 360 (only difference is Bluetooth capability) and put the 350 up for sale.EDITI stand corrected, it seems there is one more difference. The nuvi 350 supports up to a 2GB SD card while the nuvi 360 supports up to a 4GB SD card.I'm not a newcomer to GPS or even navigation systems, but I'm no expert either. What I've used in the past are devices such as paper maps, Garmin eTrex, Garmin 12, Lowrance iWay 350c, the factory nav of my Escalade and now the wonderful nuvi line. My thoughts on the nuvi versus anything I've used in the past are nothing but positive. Even on the rare occasion I think I find a flaw I soon realize why they did it that way and I'm in awe of it's mastery. One example I found when I was comparing side by side the nuvi to my factory navigation, I saw that the factory nav showed more street names when going down the highway I take to work daily. At first I was kind of bummed the nuvi wasn't up to this task, however what I realized is that the nuvi does show the street names at lower speeds. My personal preference soon changed to how the nuvi works. When going down the highway I don't need to know every street name which would quickly crowd my display, I only need to see the major exits which show up perfectly. It's small details like that which seem to separate the nuvi from anything else I've tried.It just works.Earlier I mentioned that I'm a gadget guru... well, part of this is having to mess with every feature and accessory. I haven't yet tried the traffic antenna as my area is not covered, however it's on my list anyway. What I have done however is hardwire the headphone jack to my Suburban's audio system and purchased the microphone (reviewed as well). This combination has greatly increased the value of my nuvi 360 to the point where I feel I have a solid hand free setup and golden navigation unit in one awesome package.I'm 100% sold on this model, and if I needed another navigation unit tomorrow I wouldn't hesitate in the least to buy another.Points of Interest database is excellent, using it is simple and efficient. Customization is minimal (other than the vehicles you can download), but I find I don't really want to customize it much. The only thing I wish it had was an option to set a default at startup, I always have to choose one of the options where it would be nice to just have it default to map view for example.Why 4 stars?It's rare that any product is 100% perfect, although the nuvi certainly comes close, and who knows... the more I use it the more I feel it may deserve a 5, I just know Garmin will amaze me with future releases and perhaps updated firmware that amaze me with an already unbeatable product at this level.Recommend?Most definitely.
I was looking for a dslr camera bag to keep my new Pentax K110D in until I find a more expansive bag/backpack. I would eventually like a Tamron or something along that line but for the price, I want to be able to browse until I find just the right one. This product suits the basic bag need well. It is not huge or fancy, just a good basic bag. It has one front pocket that will hold batteries, memory cards, etc. and one pocket in the "lid" that holds a lens cloth or other small item. It accommodates the stock lens that came on my camera but I don't think would fit a much longer lense. For the price, (which was very reasonable) I would buy this bag again.
Great product, provides a ton of input/output options for the price range.Component Video Out: The Component video output provides a way to hookup the unit to your TV and you will be able to watch IPod/Touch/Iphone videos on the big screen.Subwoofer Out: Connect the Altec Lansing subwoofer to add more options to your listening experienceUSB : The USB jack allows you to sync your ipod directly from your PC when charging from the UnitListening options include Aux Input/FM Receiver/IPod, Sound is great and better than the Klipsch unit that i bought (I returned it because of issues with the remote). Morover the rechargeable battery option allows you to use it without a power unit. However watch out for price fluctuations, I have seen the unit being sold for as low as 65% by Amazon.
I have a four year old dell computer and the battery just recently died out so I bought this one to replace it. So far, it has worked very well and it was half the price it would have been if I had purchased the same thing on the dell website.
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.
Tiffen 72mm UV Protection FilterThis filter both protects my lens and enhances picture quality at an unbelievably low price. Thank you!
Usually I use headphones for walking around or running and my last pair of headphones lasted me over a year with no problems. This pair failed within 3 months. The left earphone still works fine, but the right earphone has such little sound coming out of it that it is hard to tell it is even playing. This makes the headphones almost useless and really unpleasant to use. I've never had headphones fail so quickly and am really disappointed. My last pair of earphones was made by V-moda, and I loved them, so I bought these with high expectations. Don't buy these headphones if you expect them to last more than 3 months.
When I bought this lens for my Canon 450D, I did not do enough research about the poor quality of Sigma lenses. My suggestion is to take a look at Canon's 28mm EF and 35mm lens as possible alternatives to this lens. Like other reviewers my instance of this lens tends to focus in front of the subject I want and not on the subject. Thus, resulting in an out of focus/fuzzy picture. I've been forced to manually focus this lens if I desire my subject to be in focus. This really reduces the number of photos I can take per given amount of time and the situations where I can use this lens.
Costs too much, but works well. No alternatives, unfortunately (off-market brand I tried was worthless).
A good protective case. it fits perfectly the contour of the treo 680 not disturbing ordinary use or charge... but does not allow you to insert / remove memory card (only if you " modify it"). Very good value. If screen protection is requeried I'd rather buy an alluminium case as I did to my palm zire 72... THAT WOULD REALLY DISTURB ORDINARY USE AS A MOBILE PHONE.
Exactly what I needed to install my new car stereo in my Forester.The wires were slightly thicker than the wires to the new deck, which is good.The connector fit well into the vehicle harness, no problems.
Very happy with this purchase, though it could use a little handle to help pull it out of my backpack. This fits my Dell Vostro 1510 (15.4" widescreen) with a 9 cell baterry with a little extra room for a 7' ethernet cable.In another comment I read, there was a comment about the label sewn into the inside. Yes it is rough. Just make sure you but that to the back side of your laptop or take a seam ripper and remove it.
Plays all the file types you would want, good size and lightweight, built very solidly. All you need to do to play AVI or DivX is plug in your flash drive and the file list pops right up. My techno-phobic grandparents were able to manage it. Comes with AV cables, a pouch to mount it on a car headrest, car lighter adapter, ac adapter, and a set of very cheap and small headphones. Player plays well, picture is crisp, sound is clear. I only had 2 issues; there was a small scratch on the right side of the screen, just large enough to be noticable, and just large enough that once you notice it, you can't stop looking at it. The other problem is the headphones; as I said, cheap and small, so much so that they don't even come close to fitting a normal person, they seem designed for very small kids. If you're going to buy this player, and I do recommend it, be aware that you're probably going to have to invest in a decent pair of headphones as well. I paid $109 for the player and then spent $20 on a set of earbuds, which work perfectly, no background noise or scratching sound like with other players. I use it when working midnight shifts to kill time, if you're a traveler and want to use it on planes or commuter rails, you'll need to buy it a carrying case. Otherwise, it's great.
Use this in a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K. This will hold lot's of pictures (around 1,000) at full size and quality. Speed seems reasonable. No issues so far.
I was looking for a 5-terminal relay because I need the 87a terminal to switch something off versus switching it on. This is listed with a 5-wire harness and I foolishly thought it was a 5-terminal relay and it was not. I am sending it back.
This case has been fantastic! I definitely recommend it for everyone as it is very comfortable and makes it easy to carry a large camcorder with plenty of room for mikes, cables, and the always needed duct tape. It is much more comfortable to carry than my old hard case, and it looks so stylish to boot!
I was skeptical buying such a cheap unit. I have been pleasantly surprised. the picture is great and all the features work well.
Camera case is a perfect fit for my camera, good quality and easy to use.
Good wide angle converter with the Canon quality built in. It makes the camera somewhat front heavy because it weighs about the same as the entire camera.
I had difficulties geting it, but once i bought it in ebay, I though thir product was great!
These are wonderful because they adjust to fit a kids head but there is nothing small about the quality or sound. I love these things. They have lasted longer than any pair of headphones my kids have used.
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 bought a Logitech G11 just a few months ago and suddenly a group of alpha keys STOPPED working!!! So, I replaced the Logitech G11 with this Saitek Eclipse II. Saitek makes a MUCH BETTER KEYBOARD than Logitech!! The Eclipse II has better touch-feel on the keys, the illumination uses better lighting around the perimeter of the keys, and the entire unit is weighted for much better stability. Hands down, this one is the winner of my competition for an illuminated keyboard, and it even costs LESS than the Logi G11.
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
First off, the SB-16 is huge. It weighs 520 grams with 4 aa batteries. It's about the size and weight as the Nikon SB-900 and 910. There are several modes. Manual-full power manual. TTL-TTL with Nikon film cameras. It does NOT do TTL with digital SLRs. MD-"motor drive" mode. It fires at approx. 1/16 power(manual)to keep up with a motor drive. The secondary flash does NOT fire in MD mode(but it does in all other modes). A1 and A2 modes-non TTL auto. This mode is where you set the flash and camera to the same ISO and f stop. And the sensor on the front of the flash determines correct exposure. For example, at 100ISO, you select f/8 in A1 mode and f/4 in A2. At 200ISO, you select f/11 in A1 and f/5.6 in A2. I do not like the f stop choices. At 100ISO, the largest aperture you can shoot at is f/4. Many flashes allow f/2.8 or f/2, which I prefer. There's a round dial "computer" on the back(I think that's what they called it back then). It does not change settings, just lets you know the flash range when you rotate it to the proper position.It has 4 zoom settings-28mm, 35, 50 , and 85. If using it on a DX sized sensor camera, divide these numbers by 1.5. That means at 28, it should provide complete coverage with a 18-xxx zoom lens. If you need to use with a wider lens, there's a Nikon SW-7 wide angle adapter available. Then you can use it with a 24mm lens on FX/35mm bodies and 16mm lens on DX.The flash tilts up 90 degrees. It rotates 90 degrees to the right and 180 to the left. That's great for bouncing light off of white walls and ceilings. There's a secondary flash that always shoots forward, regardless of main flash head position. It's good to provide some fill light. But if your subject is close, about 8 feet or closer, the secondary flash will overpower the bounced light. There will be very little bounced light in the photo and it will look like direct flash. I remedied this by mounting a 1 stop neutral density gel over the secondary flash.Pros-Dirt cheap(used of course)compared to modern TTL flashes for today's digital cameras.Secondary flash(but does not fire in MD mode)Tilts and swivelsCan be adapted to Nikon F3's propietary shoe by changing the bottom moduleCan be used on just about any camera that has a hot shoe or PC socket in manual or A1 or A2 modesCons-HUGE and heavy, It dwarfs my SB-80DX and SB-800Auto modes have limited f stops availableOnly 2 power levels in manual mode with no secondary flash in 1/16 MD mode
The Slingbox Pro is a really cool toy. You will need an 100 BaseT network to watch within your home, and a minimum of 512 kbps upstream (minimum) at home and down stream where ever you want to watch it for internet viewing.Pros:1) Macintosh compatible.2) Easy setup. Plug in an ethernet cable, your video source(s), the infrared repeater (to control your device(s)) and power. Install the software on your computer, launch and follow the prompts. Total setup time 30 minutes or so.3) No need for a static IP. The Slingbox registers with their server and web clients check with the server to find the IP address to get to the box.4) Good web quality viewing. Note that I have a 2 mbps internet connection for my upstream which makes a BIG difference in the quality.5) Works great with DirecTV's HR-20 DVR and with Apple's AppleTV.6) Comes with Ethernet, S-Video, Compsite, audio, and Coaxial cables to hookup to your sources, so no running out to the store for more cables unless you want to hook up a high definition source. (See Cons below)7) Easy to reset. There is a reset button on the back that takes it to factory defaults and 5 minutes of software time to configure and you're back in business. This is great for those of us who like to play and then make a mess of the configuration.Cons:1) Even though there is an HDMI jack you cannot plug an HDMI device directly into it. You have to purchase the Media HD CableSling Media HD Connect Cable for Slingbox Pro ( HD200-100 )into the Slingbox Pros HDMI connection and then use RGB cables to receive or send HD video. This "cable" comes with good quality RGB and audio cables as well as a 4 device IR repeater cable.2) Only one connection of each type, RGB (with the above mentioned cable), S-Video, Composite Video and Coaxial (old style Cable TV)3) Only one computer can watch a Slingbox at a time.Notes:1 of the 4 I purchased had a bad infrared port that popped off inside. I replaced the box, and have not had any other issues.If you do not have a fairly new router, you will probably have to manually configure your router for watching the Slingbox across the web. Each Slingbox uses a single TCP port for access with the default starting at 5001. I changed mine to use 10001 to prevent overlap with other network traffic. You will also need to set the Slingbox to a static IP. All of this was pretty easy for me, but I have a lot of experience with this sort of stuff.I took 1 star off for the bad IR port and the HDMI cable issue.
We purchased this VCR for $79.99 on 5/30/04 and are trashing it today because it starting destroying tapes. I fails to release the actual tape portion of the cassette on eject, shredding the tape. BEWARE anyone using this for home viewing home videos with cassette adapters! We purchased a different Sony VCR two years earlier and it is still working.
I do a lot of kayaking and having a camera that is not only waterproof but small is important. I was drawn to the Optio W10 because of it's waterproof body, it's size, and it's ability to take TV quality video.After I bought the Optio W10 I kept finding new things that made me happy I decided on it. Like being able to set the video compression in both the 640p and 320p video settings. To fit the TV quality video on a SD card really needed that option. However, I was disappointed in the audio quality. It was kind of muffled, probably due to the waterproofing. But the quality of the video was excellent!Also as I was playing around with the functions I stumbled on a setting that has not been talked about. This camera has an interval shot option. Which means it can be set-up to shoot 0 to 24 hours from the time you hit the shutter and take a picture every 10 seconds to every 90 minutes for a maximum number of about 450 shots. In other words, you can set up the camera to shoot for almost an entire month capturing an image every 90 minutes. The camera shuts off in between shots to conserve the battery. This is a great feature that I have never seen in a consumer camera. True it is not for everyone, but for those who like to be creative and shoot time lapse photography, it is a great feature!The handling of the camera was a little difficult. It could use a little more grip in the front. The other thing that bothered me was the LCD screen cover. It was a bit difficult to view the screen in the sunlight. I think that the matte finish on the screen makes the light more diffused and causes the screen to look hazy. It is nice to have a 2.5 inch screen though!
Our previous 2 irons were Rowentas and the last one was very disappointing. This iron is awesome. Once you get used to setting it back into the charger instead of standing up as you would a plugged in model, there's nothing better.
I had bought a new head unit and boston acoustics speakers for my 2001 impala, and I was very disappointed, the speakers sounded like they were not up to the task (very little bass, and kick of a drum sounded like it was bottoming out the speaker), so I found this and figured, my deck is pretty high end, why not let it do the work... Wow.. The difference between running the sound off your deck and through that cheezy amp is night and day. I was not expecting this much of a difference, all my speakers sound great, put out the bass and clarity I expected from Boston, and I really cant say enough to how worth it this is. Only thing is on a 2001 impala, the front and rear are reversed, but the left and right are correct, this was fine with me, and I didnt switch wires because I can remember that if I want to adjust.But yeah, BUY THIS if you purchased an aftermarket deck, otherwise you are being cheated out of the sound you deserve.
the product is great..its a bit to big for the zen , but its a great product..if you have a zen m you must get this item. for the price you will be very please ...
I have a friend with this system. It is broken (produces no sound).I have heard similar Bose systems (I think the AM 5) and it produced a very thin sound where male voices sounded muffled. I believe that the tiny tiny speakers cannot produce enough bass to accurately reproduce voices (much less explosions etc).
I ordered two B+W filters from Amazon. They came in one shipment. Since they were small items, I took them with me for my oversea photography trip.When I opened the items, the 46 mm filter was obviously an used one with the metal rim scratched and discolored. As my return date would be over the deadline for return and I had to use the filters, I simply did not bother to return it. From the previous reviews written by other customers, it seemed that Amazon did ship used items from time to time. I would advise customers to carefully check expensive items they received carefully to avoid getting used items. Amazon should also be more careful checking the items before they ship.
Both canalphones sound great, though they have very different sounds (the ER6i have more distinct instrumentation but a "thinner" sound -- more like being at a live concert but one without excessive amplification of the sound). Most importantly, though, is fit. I bought both to figure out which one sounded better and found that such a concern wasn't determinative. For me, the ER6i just were more comfortable. I can wear them for hours (using the foam tips) without any discomfort whatsoever. That isn't true of the Shures. Even if I preferred the sound signature of the Shures it wouldn't matter if using them was uncomfortable. I believe this consideration is undervalued in most comparisons, perhaps because it isn't the type of thing that can be recommended to someone else given different ear shapes (just as could someone really tell you how well a pair of shoes would fit?). My advice would be to get both and try each for a week. You'll be able to tell the sound differences easily (presuming a good seal which is crucial). But, at the end of the day, comfort will likely be the deciding factor.
I spent a good 3 weeks reviewing TV's. I wanted good performance, size and loads features and I didn't want to pay too much.What I found was the Westinghouse 42w2. It had everything I wanted and at a good price. The Westinghouse is a full blown 1080p monitor, which accepts 1080p signals into any of the 4 DV inputs. (2x DVI's 1x HDMI and 1x VGA)It also has 2 PBY inputs which make it future proof.The picture is awesome, when watching HDTV tv (1080i) or watching a dvd on my upscalling Oppo dvd player (1080p) the picture looks awesome!The size is also great, 42 inches is perfect for a medium size apartment, and since we sit about 6-8 feet from the tv, the resolution and colors are astounding.I would recommend this tv over many other more expensive ones.
I'm a photographer and discharge AA batteries like crazy, especially with flash units. Until now I've just been using a La Crosse BC-9009 (older model of theLa Crosse BC1000), which is great, but it only charges 4 batteries at a time. Given that my camera grip uses 6 batteries, I really needed something that could charge at least 6 at a time if not more.So far so good with this thing. I've used it to recondition batteries (I suspect that the La Crosse probably does a better job at that) and charge them in both soft and fast modes (mostly soft). Batteries come out fully charged with no issues. So far I've tried Powerex, Imedion, Eneloop, and some old Energizers that were never very good to begin with. I've also charged AAAs and both AAs and AAAs at the same time with no issues. The recondition process that it uses also seems to be quite fast compared to the BC-9009, though that kind of makes me wonder if that's an indication that it isn't as thorough.One nice thing is that the controls are simple, just one button to put it in soft charge mode (it defaults to fast charge) and another button to put it in recondition mode. That speeds configuration a bit compared to smart chargers with lots of features like the BC-9009, and makes it easy enough to control that my mother could do it.I'm a little skeptical of the "soft charge" mode only being 2h long instead of longer, but perhaps this doesn't matter with the pulse charging technique that this uses. Normally in my BC-9009 I charge at 250mA if I'm not in a hurry, and it takes many hours. (Slow charging is supposed to be better for NiMH batteries long term.) So at 2h for the "soft" charge I'm not sure exactly how soft it is.I'm very happy with this thing at this point, though I've only been using it a few weeks, though I of course plan to keep the 4 battery BC-9009.
I ordered these speakers to replace large speakers I used in my bands where I was lead singer. The old speakers are still great but they stand five feet from the floor.These speakers arrived on time and were set up in just a few minutes. They are the back surrounds in a 9.2 set up.I would recommend these to anyone who wants a professional sounding Home Theater. When I set up a sixth Home Theater system, I will order these again. Lt. Robert T. Jeffcoat, Sr.
above our expectations - gave this as a gift to 14 yr old musical kid,he is loving it! durable, great sound, came as promised.
It was sold as a bundle with the Magellan 3050T. But, it was not even close to accepting the 3050T. It is also way over priced. For $[...], I would expect at least a "real" protective case/pouch (like those for digital camera) instead of a flimsy thin pouch that probably does nothing to protect any device from dropping, banging etc. Fortunately, Amazon.com has good return policy. I got prompt response and refund, including shipping charge.
I started out using a familiar brand of Double Layer Recordable media with AWFUL results. This is a brand a lot of stores like Office Depot and Staples love to sell. They were absolute crap! I would estimate 40% of the discs ended up as coasters due to burn errors and the successful burns I never fully trusted. I have yet to have a single burn error from the Verbatim discs. Verbatim Double Layers cost a bit more but are well worth the extra cost.
This is one of the better bargains for subwoofers. I specifically have this for my "Mitsubishi LT-46149 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Integrated Sound Projector". The `front-firing' simply means it pushes the bass out from the speaker instead of down. The advantage to this is it won't vibrate the floor as much. The sound is unaffected. It perfectly captures the sound of the bass guitar and drums with amazing clarity, but can be overwhelming when listening to a newscaster's voice. My room is only about 20 X 20 feet and I need to keep it turned lower; it's that powerful. There is some adjustment needed if you are using it for your TV and sound system. There are also separate speaker wire outputs on the back for surround systems, but I have found them unnecessary. Denon also makes a great subwoofer, but is somewhat more costly (its worth it).
but they are rather uncomfortable. First of all, the flexible head band/strap thing is very, very annoying. It takes me five minutes to figure out how to put it on. And when I DO get it on, the earpieces don't stay. If you are all about looking &quot;stylish,&quot; then please, purchase this item. But if you're into comfort and quality, don't buy them. It's just a waste of money, I assure you.
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
I bought these binoculars and they received very little use. The ring that you use to focus them broke. I sent them in for Warranty repair (had to pay shipping) included my warranty card and proof of purchase but was told that the only way that part could break is if they were dropped very hard. This never happened, they were treated gently and only lightly used, never dropped. There is not a scratch on them that would have happened if they were dropped. This is a moving plastic part that was obviously defective.Nikon is refusing to honor the warranty
I can't hear a thing with this headset..I turned every thing up..the headset, the phone, I guess I'm deafer than I thought. If you have any hearing issues at all this is not the headset to get folks. It is a nice looking set and easy to use but "what did you say?" seemed about all I could say.
Great product and reasonable price. I saved over than $500.00 (Sept 06)even on today's market price (Jan 2007). Good picture quality, ease of operation. The delivery was not too great, because all day windows of time, should improve it to 2 or 4 hours time.
The TrendNet TU2-ET100 adapter has a USB cable which plugs directly into any USB port on an Acer AC700 Chromebook, and another cable which plugs into the Ethernet port on any modem or router. This allows you to establish a hard-wired high-speed internet connection if you do not want to use WiFi or if it is not available. The TrendNet unit worked well for this purpose right out of the box. You can ignore the software disc which is included. This adapter is fully compatible with the Chromebook. I am using it right now to hard-wire my Chromebook to my router in order to have high-speed internet access without using WiFi.
This is a great overall camera! The optical zoom is adequate - not the best I have used but you can get other lenses. The super macro is awesome, the auto feature works great as do the manual override features. This is the first digital camera I have used that I felt was worthy of purchase.
So i'm bored at work so i discovered that i needed to review this item and i bought it a year ago and they still are going strong!!!
Firstly, this software is a resource hog and adds about 30 seconds to Media Center's start up. It also adds delays to Media Center's response time.Secondly, the bundled microphone has a range of no more than 50 cm and even in that range, is very poor.Also, the software's ability to handle a music library of more than 5000 tracks leaves a great deal to be desired.Finally, this software is not completely tied into the Media Center processes. For example, if you ask MCC to play a song, and use your remote to watch a recorded TV show, the music will continue to play over your TV. To stop the music, you need to either open Media Player and press stop, or play a different song from within Media Center using your remote.I have since uninstalled MCC but have not written it off. I will give it a go in the future following the purchase of a better quality microphone.
I'm kind of disappointed, the seams are coming apart at the zipper. I'm buying a new backpack, but not a Targus.
Just got my new Nikon Coolpix 5000 digital camera, but needed more picture storage capacity. So I checked all over the web for CompactFlash cards and found this 256MB CF card from SimpleTech and purchased it. I can now store hundreds of high megapixel pictures and this card is fast too! I am also looking at the FlashLink USB reader for this card from SimpleTech, STI-UCF100, as a better way to transfer the pictures from card to computer. Very happy with this product. It made my digital camera better!
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.
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.
I use this to convert audio mic stands to stands for small Nikon flash units. Simple, works well, cheap. Probably the best for the buck.
product appears to work just fine, except I haven't been able to get it to work in concjunction with my SKYPE phone service.
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!
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!
I LOVE this mp3 player i just got it about 20 minutes ago and i put a gig worth of mp3s on it in 20 minutes and it is goin great! I really recomend buying this.
I bought this bag with a little trepidation. I had been looking around for a bag to house my new HMC40 camcorder. Quickly I discovered, to my dismay, that camcorder bags can be very, very expensive. Then I came across this mid-sized gem, and placed my order. Over the course of the next four days that it took to arrive, I had nightmare visions of a massive case that would swallow up my shiny new camcorder, and slowly digest the expensive parts that snapped off from rolling around its giant cavity. That was not the case. This bag is PERFECT. Inside, the bright yellow innards have two small Velcro dividers (and one long one that runs the length of the bag) that I quickly switched around and now, well, I could not be happier. Like others have said, there is plenty of space left over for other camera paraphernalia. And oh yeah, I shopped around and purchased this bag for 35.98 (with shipping)!!!! Buy this bag, you WON'T regret it!UPDATE!! ...April 4, 2010. The only knock that I have on this bag, after spending more time with it, is that it doesn't have any zipper pockets. I would have liked to been able to store some of my gear (cables, tape, whatever) in a zipper pocket. That way if the bag happens to turn over, things don't fall out of their sectioned-off compartments and hit my camcorder. So there you go. The more you know.
It seems like a fraudulent ad to me. I ended up getting a remanufactured item when it clearly states on the ad that's an original Brother OEM. What a freaking waste of my time!!! Now, I have to scramble to get a replacement. NEVER AGAIN WITH THIS VENDOR - Vivamart!!!
This is the very best iron I have ever had. The sole plate is shiny and slippery. Heats up quickly and shuts itself off if it has not been used for 10 minutes. Definately worth the price. I bought one for eash of my daughters too and they love theirs too.
I bought this camara based on all the positive reviews. That was a mistake. Here are my complaints:1) Almost every photo taken with the self-timer come out blurry. I have tried it in every light setting, indoors and outdoors, and 90% of the pics are out of focus. Since I travel the world alone this camara has absolutely no value to me.2) The self timer has to be manually activated after every shot. This means that you physically have to pick up the camara after every shot if you want to repeat photos and re-set the self timer.3) There is no option for viewing photos taken with the self timer meaning that if you want to review your photos you have to pick up the camara, go to image review and then back to the photo shoot mode. Most digital camaras give you a 2 or 5 or 10 second review option.4) The camara on its short side is not level making it almost impossible to stand up the camara and take your own vertical pics with the self-timer.If you are a solo traveler like me and end up taking most of your own pics alone then this camara is not for you. I will be putting this Cybershot on Ebay and will be going back to Cannon which I had previously. I love Sony products but this product is definitely not up to their quality standards.
I had a contract with the government to doing inspection and documentation for storm drain manhole, and this device is work un-believable result for documentation.The video is crystal clear and the engineer so glad and happy to review the video.Jeff KamanawaeHilo, HI
I've been using my iPAQ for about a week now. I have had an Aero and a 3800 series iPAQ in the past. I will say that they have finally grown up. This product has all the niceties that I enjoy. I have the Bluetooth talking to my Sony Ericsson phone. This allows me to get out onto the Internet using the AT&T; GSM network which is a VERY nice feature for me. The 802.11 access is great at home or the office, but I don't surf the internet much on the device, mostly just Pocket Portals or pages formatted for the smaller screen. I am amazed at the number of sites that are formatted this way. Even Amazon! The screen is very bright and crisp, much easier to read than prior models. The Media Player is great and reallyNow for the complaint...The unit seems to have been slammed together in a hurry. The features are awesome but don't always play nice in the sandbox together. I have not seen the horrible slowness that others have complained about, but with all the apps I have loaded I can say that it's faster than my 3800 was. The reason I don't see it is perhaps the fact that I use the Itask manager to close the apps I'm finished with. One of the most infuriating things for me is the refusal of the Bluetooth and/or WLAN drivers to start due to lack of memory. The soft reset fixes the issue, but I would be curious to hear how much memory is required to start these. I have a LOT of free unit memory. All of the unit's shortcomings do not detract from the usefulness of the device for me. I think that HP has some bug fix releases they need to get started on though.Overall I'm very pleased with the device and would recommend it if you can deal with a few minor annoyances.
as pickkey, as i am in music, and the equipment i buy, this sub is the best in theclass.this sub rocks the house-period.
I replaced my DS-70 with DS-90.Images are now brighter and sharper than before.Here is what can you see with DS-90EC.Mercury-It's hardly to observe.When you catch it you can see it's moonlike phases.Venus-You can observe phases at any time.Nothing to see on the planet.Moon-WOW!Moon is plentiful of details.Every time you put your eye in the eyepiece you will see something new!Mars-The red planet is best observable during the oposition.Than you can see many details(including a polar cap).Jupiter-It's my favourite!On gas giant you can see up 7 cloud bands,two main equatorial belts and lot's of clouds.Of course,you can see the great red spot(GRS)and four galilean moons as starlike dots.You can often see a shadow of Jupiter's moon(s) on planet disk.GRS(And the other details)is much better observable when you are out of city(no light pollution).Saturn-Surely the most beautiful planet.You can easily see the rings and the Cassini divison.Up to three cloud bands are visible on the planet.You can also see up to five moons.Uranus-You can see a greenish disk without details.Some people said that they were see Miranda,Uranus largest moon,but I didn't.Neptun-Nothing specially.Just very,very small disk.Pluto-No chanse to see it.It's totally invisible.There are many other thigs to see: Comets,Double stars,Nebulae,Star clusters,galaxies......If you are a beginner this is the best telescope to start with.
My son has tried similar bamboo's and this one works much more easily than all. It does take practice, but my 3 year old uses the drawing tool fine.
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.
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 would like to start out by saying that Nikon D200 is the finest camera that I have ever owned. I started out my Nikon adventure with the Nikon N70 film camera. I then moved up to the Nikon Cool PIX 950 then 990. Neither of these cameras had removable lenses and were toys. A couple of yeas ago I moved up to the Nikon D100. This is a very fine camera, but is too complex for the average user.Out of the box the D200 has evolved in so many ways. Nikon has vastly simplified the camera user interface to where it makes sense. For instance, for general shooting the use can put the camera into the totally automatic shooting mode, "P." There are just four modes of operation. The first is, "P," which I just mentioned. The second it the aperture preferred, "A," mode. The next is the shutter preferred, "A," mode. The last is the total manual, "M," mode. All of these controls are right on the top of the camera by the right hand along with the E/V control and the two dials that control the aperture and shutter speed. On the other side are the controls for White Balance, ISO setting and Image Quality settings.I use my camera mostly for still life, but have lately been shooting people. In gatherings like picnics under shelters or in rental halls it is advisable to buy the Nikon SB-800 flash.My first test of this camera was taking some macro photos. I put a few of this on Flickr [...] to demonstrate the camera. These were taken with a Nikon Micro-Nikor 60mm lens and a Sigma 30-200 mm zoom. They are all hand held images and with poor outdoor lighting.I have been having difficulties in taking large objects with too little room to shoot. I got a Nikon 18 - 55 mm wide angle zoom which now allows this camera to capture thins like cars that are behind a rope in a single frame. I also want to take pictures of a brand new Victorian carousel in the area. I needed a wider angle to individually photograph each animal without the fence around it. This as well as other Nikon cameras magnify the image size by 1.5 times. My new 18-55 mm lens is actually 27 - 82.5 mm. This was also true for the D100.Ergonomically this is an excellent camera. I have extremely painful arthritis in my hands and fingers. I have just shot three events with this camera each even was from one and a half to three hours long. At the end of each shoot I never notice any extra pain from strain. I guess that they place all the dials and buttons in the correct place. I usually use the neck strap to carry the camera around my neck when shooting. I always hold the camera by my sit ready to shoot. It seams to have a very good balance / feel to it. I have not had a single pre-fire / miss-fire yet. However, I wish that they had put the lens mode selector in a different place. I have on two occasions moved the selector from single to manual. I do admit that I tens to gram more camera than I should. For my next test I am planning to try shooting through my microscope. My D100 works well with the microscope I believe that the D200 should work as well.I believe that Nikon has a real winner with the D200. In all the ways that I like to use a camera it is working out quite well. If you have had some experience with other type digitals it should be very easy to switch over. If you have lenses form other Nikon cameras you will find that you can still use them. If you want a camera that does nearly everything that the top of the line professional cameras can then this one is a real winner.
Easy to install and it works as advertised. Don't suspect I will need to use it but has a lifetime warranty to boot.
The more I use it the more tolerable it gets. I found it works great for canoeing will shoot right thru bottom of aluminum canoe with just a little water in the bottom. same with ice fishing thru the ice. Basically this unit works as a depth finder and will tell what structure the bottom is made of. If there are fish present the screen will only show a representation of fish and the depth of the fish, but doesn't actually show you haw many fish there are. When it shows lots of fish, you don't really know if its multiple fish or the same fish hanging around. The cord is also way too long for how I use it but is nice if you fish from shore and throw it out to where you're casting to. It works great for canoeing in BWCA if your lake isn't deeper that 100ft.
Cables arrived through US Mail about 4 days after order and were in perfect working condition...I have had good luck with buying cable from these folks.
Fabulous but discontinued, best for recharging cartidges where it is allowed like in my country
It's true that this is about half the price of the Canon battery. But when you consider that it's less than half the life, it's not really much of a deal. There is a great difference in battery quality among brands, as manufacturers can use less material to get a battery that holds less charge at a lower price. Some of these batteries come from disreputable Chinese sources, and they don't get even remotely near their rated storage capacity. It's an easy game to play given that most people don't have a rigorous way to test capacity. (It's also a little suspicious when the product literature and the battery case list a different capacity, but not surprising given that they are just making this all up.) I've tested off-brand batteries that were supposed to hold 900 mAh and only held 400 mAh. My guess is this battery would test similarly far off from its rated spec given how often I have to charge this.
The Ni-MH batts don't hold a charge over one minute, even after attempting to charge them for a week, removing about ten dollars retail value from my purchase. Tried to return just the batts, not allowed. Now using AA batts that will fail at inopportune times, not the point of a handheld radio.
Terrible for running. These 'non-slip' headphones slip right off to the point that you can't hear anything. Don't waste your money.
I also had trouble with "ghosts" - basically glare in photos taken with this filter. I never had that problem with other multi-coated products. I bought this filter for protection and to leave on all the time. It ruined most of the photos of my sister's wedding because there were light sources from every angle (flashes, indoor lights, etc). It was a huge disappointment. Actually you can see a very mild example of this in one of the submitted sample photos of a sunset by Kaushik Ghose "kghose". This is a mild form, mine were much worse. Unfortunately this lens filter is now worthless to me. So save your $10 and buy something that will actually work.
After 3 months of use, one of the earphones stopped delivering sound. I sent the set into customer service (overseas for me), and I was told that the Y connection was loose, however this wasn't covered by the warranty, however I could have a new pair for $74. I treated them very well, through normal use. Would suggest something more durable.
In theory it's a great gadget but it breaks so easily!We bought three of those for last Xmas and the three of them are now defective, one in the display, the other in the batteries compartment, the third gives and error while playing.The headset that comes with it hurts after 1 hr or so or wearing it.
Compared to standard ipod earphones, the bass is noticably poor, and the earphones sound tinny. I'm going to try some iBud earjams instead. On the positive side, they fit my ears well.
I have not been able to get this devise to work. It's directions seem fairly easy until you try to install and the devise won't work. There seems to be no way to contact anyone and they did not answer an e-mail message.RF-Link AVS-5811 5.8GHz Audio and Video Transmission System with IR Repeater
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.
The speaker seemed to be such a good deal that I couldn't pass them up going by the reviews . after only being installed in my suburban for less than two weeks the speakers are already blown and the initial sound quality before that's was not good . Save your money and find a better brand Sony,Pioneer, kenwood only like 20 dollars more.
While advertised as eight hours of play time, the player didn't make a two hour trip once in the three or four weeks we had it.Now just waiting to get the refund we've been notified we will receive so we can try something else, hopefully something that will live up to its advertisement this time.
I thought that the card was great and it was until it stopped working. The card is completely dead and I lost a lot of pictures. it didnt get wet or anything and now my camera nor my computer will read it. this made me very angry!
This product was obviouly released long before they had the bugs worked out. The product can create a viewable DVD about half the time. The other half of the time the recording just stops for no apparent reason, the DVD produced just hangs, or the DVD has unrecoverable loops in the video. Support from Sony is non-existent.The video capture features do not work right out of the box. The included Nero software was apparently never tested with the Sony VRD-VC20. It crashes and hangs with almost every use. Even after downloading the many, many, fixes required to get the video capture software to even recognize the Sony VRD-VC20, the Nero SW just hangs or crashes without warning. Even if you can get it to work for a couple minutes, it complains that the video you are attempting to record is "copy-protected". It seems to do this regardless of the video source. It tells me my wedding video and home movies are "copy-protected". It tells me that my TV signal is "copy-protected."Support for the Nero software is as bad as the non-existent support from Sony. The latest e-mail from Nero tells me that I should only be using their software with a "supported video capture card." Apparently Sony is shipping their VRD-VC20 with Nero even though Nero does not support their product! It shows.I've wasted an enormous amount of time trying to get this faulty product and its buggy SW to work. I've also produced about 15 "coasters", DVDs that are simply unuseable.It seems the only thing that the Sony VRD-VC20 can do correctly and consistently is to be a DVD burner for data. If you want a DVD burner for backing up data, this will work, but there are a whole lot of other much less expensive DVD burners that will do that too.I would not recommend this product or the Nero software to anyone. If you are foolish enough to get one of these, please make sure you have a way to return it and get something that actually works.
Main thing to think about with this. Most people buy a portable DVD player to be able to not plug it in.. well, this is a good price until you see that it does not come with a rechargable battery. Those cost extra.. So, make sure you know that before you buy!
This is the worst electronic device I have ever purchased, and I have bought plenty. I wanted something to play both cd's and mp3's. I bought it solely on price at Best Buy, because it had a [X] rebate. Best Buy told me to make a COPY of the UPC symbol to send in for the rebate, or my warranty would be voided with them. I did so. After waiting about six weeks, I got a notice from Sonic Blue saying that I couldn't get the rebate because I didn't send them the original.Even though they put you in this Catch-22 situation, it's a piece of crap. You can't find a cigarette lighter adapter that will work with it. When I finally MADE one, from a tip that fit and a plug with the right current/voltage, it would only work with CD's. MP3's wouldn't work at all.It has no backlight, so forget about using it in the dark, unless you're blind and used to feeling your way around.
I have struggled with this router for several months, and the same issues that I had from the beginning are still present today, even with upgraded firmware. I find this fine for general web-surfing, but it is basically impossible to use any messaging service or to make any sizable downloads. In other words, using this piece of equipment has crippled my internet capabilities. Avoid buying this product, and save yourself the headache.
When I got the Apple iPod Lanyard the earpieces hurt my ears and wouldn't stay in until I bought the Griffin Technology 4039-EJAM EarJam Earbud Sound Enhancing Covers. The combination worked beautifully: they stayed in my ears comfortably and the sound quality was great.When I saw these, I thought they'd be perfect and I'd be able to abadon my Griffin Earjam Earbuds. I was wrong. The sound quality is horrible (significantly lower volume) and they refuse to stay in my ears! Will be selling them.
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 unit, not for the DVD-RAM features, which are very good, but to transfer my video tapes to DVD's. I made 3 DVD-R's and none of them would play in any of my machines, my friends, or even a number of machines at Circuit City where I purchased the unit. The disks would play fine for 30 secs to a few minutes, then the picture would freeze as if I has pushed the "pause" button. Panasonic doesn't guarantee that the DVD disks you make will play on any other machine nor any future machine after the one you buy needs replacement. Buyer beware.
This thing is a piece of S**t i hate it. i wasted so much money try clarion eq746
over heated under pressure. at nomial wattage. really, just a waste of money. i would not get them again. dont buy them they break easily.
this was supposed to be compatible to my digital camcorder and when i received it i was very very disappointed. this was totally huge, i didn't even have to try to plug it in.
Nice player except the microSD card fails to be recognized anymore. The problem isn't the card (I've tried several), it IS the Player. The disappointing machine just fails to recognize that it even has a card slot. The expansion card slot is meaningless. And what with an appalling 90-DAY WARRANTY, you can see Sansa has little faith in their own products. It is really to be looked at as disposable. Get it really, REALLY cheap, or get something else. The rest of the machine operates fine and it pretty reasonably intuitive. But....but, the expansion card issue is a massive, strange failure. I wouldn't recommend this (or perhaps any SanDisk product. This just SHOULD NOT happen.
I had nothing but problems when installing this piece of software from the disc provided and the Brother website is next to worthless. I did eventually get the printer set up but continued to have conflicts with my other color printer. The 8440 would try to print everything weather I sent it to a different printer or not. And in addition to trying to print items that were not intended for it I guess it would try to use that printers driver and all that would come out is garbledey gook! After about a ream of paper I uninstalled/reinstalled the printer using the windows interface and driver only. Another thing that bugged me about the software is that it installs as an always-running service, which degrades performance and delays start-up time. I must say that hardware-wise I have not had any problems and the printing/scanning/fax functions are decent.
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.
After receiving the cartridges in the mail, the color gave out in a week with minimal use (the printer shows 85% of color remaining, and the black lasted just over a month with approx. 50% of the ink remaining.I could not recommend this company or its products from my experience.
Broke within 5 minutes of use. Split right down the middle and sent my flash tumbling. Completely useless. DO NOT BUY.Update: Canon is refusing to replace the cord stating: "please note The warranty does not cover physical or accidental damage."Update: After escalating to a supervisor at Canon they agreed to make an _exception_ and replaced the OC-E3 with a new one. Their default stance is physical damage is not covered. Unless you're willing to reinforce the OC-E3 in some way I wouldn't recommend trusting it with an expensive flash.Update: The replacement OC-E3 came. I disassembled it immediately, with the idea of filing it with epoxy to reinforce it, and discovered that one of the plastic posts was already broken.
Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather RadioSound was a bit static when listening in the factory work place. After purchasing this radio, I found out that it will stop working w/ the change to digital signal in June. The reason I purchased this was for the TV band in the first place. I have since returned this purchase.
I installed the lamp and turned on the projector. The lamp didn't work. It smelled like burning plastic immediately so I turned the projector off. When I tried to replace the lamp with my previous lamp (which was still working) I found that the lamp socket had melted in place and I couldn't remove it. I now have to send my projector for repairs and spend a lot of money just to be able to install my old lamp. This is totally unacceptable !!!!
It probably is a great camera case for the Canon SD1000, but this is NOT compatible with the SD1100. Be aware that Canon recommends the case, but I have brought this to there attention and they will be investigating.
You need plenty of light to use this camera to get even ok photos. I can't use this in half of my house because the photos come out to dark. the optinal flash gives everything a yellowish tint and takes forever to load. I use it to take pics of my toddler but by the time the pic is taken he has moved. its not very quick. I also noticed some sellers were selling it for $199. That seems extreme to me the average price is $120. I got it on sale for $80 and even that was to much. you can get a camera for around the same price with more megapixels save your money on this one
At first, I got it for christmas, and it was great, great sound and great all around. Then my first problem came, I couldn't download ANY songs off the conect store and the support team was no help what so ever. And then a couple days ago, I dropped it on the ground maybe a 2 foot drop and it will not turn on. So know I am going to buy a new mp3, and it won't be a bean!
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.
liked the product with the exception of color being grey not black, other than that loved the low price
Finally received my package,there was no packaging protecting it from damage. Of course, it arrived damaged and unusable. The deal is great, but if I can't use the product it really isn't worth having. Thank goodness, I had a gift card I used so I wasn't out any money! Will not return to this seller again.
I've had this machine for 2 weeks. I use it with a fairly new (1 year) Compaq laptop in a docking station. My first problem was with installation. It uninstalled itself every time I restarted my computer. HP customer service had to help me make adjustments to msconfig before I could get it to stay installed. Now it is installed,and it consistently freezes my computer when I am trying to print pages from Netscape Communicator, Winfax Pro or Adobe Acrobat. I have had to restart my computer 9 times in the last 48 hours because of failed printing. It holds the jobs in cue, and then when I cancel the jobs after waiting half an hour or so, it freezes my computer. It just now ate two sheets of Avery labels. It cannot handle more than one sheet of labels at a time. It grabs 3 or four. I had a cheap HP 4L that was great for labels. Printing is pretty slow. I haven't even really tried the scan features yet, but I don't think I will. I'll be too busy packing it up for its return trip to the retailer.I will say that all of the customer service people I've spoken to were very nice.
I received a smaller bulkier item rather than what is pictured it is not lengthy enough for the entire 3.5mm male to fit in the 3.5mm female. Will not buy from seller again...
First three in a row did not pass the data verification process. Trying to burn video results in dropped data somewhere in the middle of the burn. Tried two different computers. Same result. DON'T BUY THIS JUNK!!!
Monitor really isn't great. Two dead pixels out of the box. Built-in speakers are not great. It's 4 months. Still waiting for rebates cheque. If you need a real monitor, don't fall for the rebate like I did.
The cartridges arrived quickly, the colored cartridge worked fine, but the black one didn't work, so had to return; they offer to refund, so may try again later.
Just terrible. It's like trying to get two Panda bears in captivity to mate. If the planets aren't aligned properly, the temperature is too high , or if the Gods are angry it won't work. I did get it to work a couple of times by standing on one foot while rubbing my stomach. It's actually easier and quicker to run back and forth to change your settings. Good Luck!
It is Gigantic! The unit barely fits in a shirt pocket, and protrudes significantly.The receiver unit which mounts in the camera hotshoe, is 1/4 the size of the camera.I always prefer to purchase the Canon products, despite the higher price for accessories, but this was just too large to be practical.Coupled with the high cost, I chose to return it.It works perfectly, but unless you want the ability to daisy chain several of these units to extend the remote firing distance you might be better off with a lower cost, and smaller after market unit.I returned my unit, and purchasedCanon WFT-E3A Wireless File Transmitter for EOS-40DThe thought process was - if I'm going to use something large, it should provide far more capability. Very pleased with the WFT-E3A
The printer feeds paper inconsistently; the print is always crooked because of the uneven feed. You can not print any text with the lower quality of print because the text is garbled. I will return this printer, but unfortunately will be stuck with the ink cartridge that had to be purchased seperately.....
I should know buy now not to buy non oem items or ones that sell too cheap. 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 twenty . But I wouldn't buy again. 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.
these discs stink the scribing does not last on them unlike the non colored discssave your money
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 ordered two of these as Christmas gifts. The first one worked ok out of the box. The second one had a gray display when it was plugged in to the USB and would not power on at all when it wasn't on power from the USB cable.The Amazon return process was very easy.
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.
I had expected great things from these, considering the quality of the 201s. I couldn't wear these more than a few minutes without much ear discomfort. The ear piece didn't even cover the entire ear.The sound quality was about the same as cheap ear pods.
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?
This product worked well for the first 90 days. The highest setting was pretty loud. But at least it worked. After that the humidifier had a very poor efficiency. This is one of those items that you have to constantly replace.
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.
Wherever Amazon orders this product from -- never arrived for Christmas -- even when ordered 2 weeks before the holidays!
I bought this to share my internet with my neighbor. It claims up to 300 feet and our computers are probably only 100 ft. apart....TOPS! It didn't help one bit, so I will eat this and buy a different one. Disappointed, doesn't live up to its claims.
It is a nice product, but don't assume you will get the rebate without having to submit all your information more than once. If you use the rebate in calculating the cost, you are apt to be disappointed.
I thought this was to good to be true and I learned the hard way. Now if I want to know what a SUCKER looks like? Anyone who is stupid enough to buy this junk. Sharp, you got me once but rest assured you won't get me again. I will not buy any sharp product again.
I bought this product from Amazon in July because it seemed the solution to my problems, a very low wireless signal in my garage. I was prepared for the worst, i.e. that my powerline from my router wouldn't be on the same circuit as the outlet in my garage. Fortunately, they were.It took about 20 minutes to get everything working correctly. The instructions weren't the greatest but a little messing around and I suddenly had Excellent signal strength in my garage where I play multiplayer games online. The signal was constant and in the next six weeks remained strong, never weakening.The problem came in week six when the extender unit in the garage suddenly died. Only the Powerline light was lit -- the power light and Wireless connectivity green LEDs were permanently dark. Considering how hot the two units can get when constantly left on, it's not that surprising there might be some burn out risk. I believe this to be a design flaw.I went to the web and found a lot of people (I counted five) with accounts identical to mine. The units worked perfectly for 4-6 weeks then died. I suggest anybody buying these units after reading this post, keep the box for at least 3 months to make returning easier.When I called Tech Support at Netgear, my call was answered pretty quickly after navigating through the voicemail options. The first tech was from India, very friendly, but ran me through a predictable sequence of tests (reset this with a pin, take it out of the outlet, put it back in, "I believe you have a faulty unit"). My call was then elevated to an inexplicably hostile tech support person, also in India, who ran me through exactly the same tests before also concluding I had a faulty unit. Altogether, this wasted 45 minutes of my time.I was given 3 options:1) Return the unit at my own expense and Netgear would send me a replacement unit2) Pay $16.99 and Netgear would send me a new unit and I could box up my old unit and return it postage paid.3) Pay $27.99 and get an express version of #2.Now, I'm not usually very picky, but it annoyed me that I should have to do anything at my own expense when I'd paid $120 for the Netgear product and it failed within 6 weeks. I opted for the cheapest solution #1 then tried a different option, I bought a new wireless USB adapter from Linksys and turned off my old PCI card (which lamely was also Netgear) and am getting a constantly Very Good signal with it. It's not Excellent, but it's unlikely to burn out again in 6 weeks.I can't recommend this product anymore (I unfortunately persuaded a commuter friend to buy it and am hoping it doesn't burn out) or indeed any Netgear product after my experience with their goods, customer service or return policy.
What can I say. The description of the item and the picture were what I wanted but what was shipped was not. I wanted a Memory Stick Pro, and got a PRO DUO which is not the same thing. I contacted the seller and they abruptly said I got what I ordered. I contacted them again and gave them information that proved they were wrong, they did not respond. After I got Amazon involved they refunded what I had paid less shipping. I would not do Business with JoWoW. The product is great and will work for what I want with an adapter but was not what I wanted. I already had memory sticks and adapters.
This product is horrible. We own a Belkin and it works, unlike this wireless adapter. I thought I'd try this one since it's smaller and a bit less money, but it doesn't doesn't pick up any signal from our modem, and the modem is across the hall in the next room. In addition, I bought it from State Street Deals, and they won't let us return it because it's been opened. How else would we find out it doesn't work? Definitely NOT a great product, or merchant. I'd avoid both at any cost.
Not recommended. The clamp that locks the angle of the legs broke with very little use, and I was not able to repair it.
This is my second Kensington. Althought this model is "newer" than the other model I own (Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black), if you compare them side by side, this newer model will make you go a little crazy - it really pales in comparison in terms of ease of use (I'm using it with a 30GB Ipod 5.5 Video).The main flaw with this transmitter is that it just plain needs a lot of "tweaking" to get it to work. This means every time you power up your car and want to drive down the road while listening to your Ipod. Here's a literal comparison: OLDER MODEL (33199) - start car, wait 2 seconds for transmitter to kick in and override the FM frequency playing, hit "play" on the Ipod. THIS MODEL - start car, wait 6 seconds and I'm still hearing static as transmitter hasn't started operation, reach over and pick up Ipod, press buttens to cycle through the pre-saved frequencies to get to my last used frequency, still hear static, press the transmitter unit harder into the Ipod and press the cable into the unit itself to more firmly seat it, 2 seconds later the static goes away as the transmitter is now transmitting - this is 20 seconds after starting car, now I hit play and the Ipod starts working but the screen doesn't show what its playing, it just shows the main menu (explained below). If you weren't familiar with just how simple these things should be (model 33199), you might actually find this thing acceptable because it does a fair job as an actual transmitter, otherwise you would know that this current model is pretty much trash.Also, the blocky interface plugs into the docking section, which makes the Ipod harder to handle and makes the whole unit feel more fragile (that is, it's easy to torque the block, which is only connected with a docking interface, which makes me worried about damaging either the transmitter or the Ipod at the connection point).Worse, the device "controls" the Ipod, using the Ipod screen to read off frequencies. This control doesn't always "release" the Ipod to allow it to go back to the audio control screen, which means that if you want to fast forward or otherwise interact with the song, then you'll have to go through the menus and find the exact song / podcast you are currently listening to and click on it again to bring up the right screen (I kid you not).Finally, as mentioned above, the last-used frequency doesn't always activate when the unit is powered off then back on, you have to manually switch back to it, amazingly ridiculous. To boot, the "clear frequency scanner" is really gimmicky, providing only marginally good frequency choices, ones that prove poor after driving a little further down the road.None of these problems with the other unit I mentioned. My recommendation is that you STAY AWAY from this model and go with the Model 33199, much easier to use, flawless execution and a fairly strong transmitter.
I read the reviews that many have written about these cables but I thought they were just kidding and may be a one off thing. But turns out if you do not order from Amazon or any trusted third party you are going to get a knockoff. The item that i received was not from Cables To Go and was not Cat 6 cable either. I ordered for 2 14 Feet (Black Snugless Cables) from Amamax. I think I am going to pay more attention to the obvious reviews and then decide about products like this.Dont know why Amazon does not have a control on stuff like this.I have asked for a return hopefully it goes smoothly.
This is an OK bag, but like many of Lowepro's bags/packs, the zippers are awkward and stiff to use. Bought it for a new Lumix LX-5, which fits very well. But the main compartment sits back toward the belt clip (which is nicely designed), so you have to struggle a bit to unzip and extract the camera. I may return it and go with a case logic or some case that's easier to get in and out of. This has plenty of padding, so much that it adds a lot of bulk. I like protecting my camera, but this is a compact point and shoot, so making it bulky defeats the purpose. Too many of LPs products seem to be better for storage of the camera equipment rather than using it.
I purchased the 256 mb compactflash card to increase the number of photos I could take, however after inserting it into my Minolta Dimage 7i, it gives a message of "Unable to use card". I emailed Amazon with the results of my problem, and also asked if others had the same problem (they did not state there was any problem)and they promptly sent me another thinking I only had a bad compactflash. The SECOND one also gives the same message. I will be returning both. I have purchased another brand somewhere else and it works fine. So,If you own the Minolta Dimage 7i - save yourself some time and headaches in returning it - THIS WILL NOT WORK!
That's suck. Exactly 1 year and 20 days after the warranty date is expired, my battery said it's in poor condition can "only store 49% of its original full charge capacity......"Please stay away from Lenovo, customer services didn't helpful.
It doesn't work with HDTV stations, but it works perfectly fine with analog stations, which means it will be useless after June 12, 2009!
I bought my first Brother MFC at least 10 years ago. It was solid machine that lasted for years, and in fact is still a decent printer although the fax part no longer works.When it started to wear out, I bought my second MFC, which was an ok printer but didn't last as long as the first before it started to develop a lot of printing problems.So why did I then go ahead and buy a third Brother MFC? I guess it was just inertia -- I didn't really have time to reasearch all the different options. This one had a color scanner, flatbed copier, etc., so it seemed like a reasonable choice.I was happy with it first, but it is wearing out much more rapidly than the first 2 Brother machines I owned. It's easy to see why -- MFC #1 was a solidly built monster of a machine. This thing is pretty flimsy with lots of plastic parts where there used to be metal. The print quality is terrible, streaked and splotchy. It could be the drum, but based on my usage, I would expect the drum to still have a lot of life in it.I'm afraid I've come to the end of the line with Brother multifunction devices.
I have purchased many ink refills and this one turned out to be very disappointing. The ink dries up from the cartridge very quickly and it doesn't print full letters. It was a total waste of my money.
The bottom line is that this device is not reliable for Mac users. I had several Logitech web cams, that all work when plugged directly into the Mac together, but only one-at-a-time work when using this device even though they do all appear as recognized devices. For a powered hub this should work correctly, especially since USB is a standard.
Bought a 50 TDK-DL spindle. After 9 "failed to burns", I gave up. I thought something was wrong with my software or burner. Bought a small spindle of Verbatum online. First one burned perfectly and 5 more --so far without fail. I won't buy the TDK's again.
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;)
Alright so this thing really needs a warning label on it. "WILL FREEZE WHEN TRYING TO SKIP SONGS" This stupid contraption lead me in the end to just break it. It freezes up when I try and skip a song, I have to try and turn the damn thing off before I can even go to the main menu after I've used it for about a half hour. The battery life is great, really, but it's just not worth it when it's playing and it goes to the next song, but the screen says it's one minute into the last song previous it was playing. Basically, you can't skip the song if you wanted. Nice going Sansa, you made a piece of crap.
Avoid RCA DirecTV products like the plague. We bought a 3-room system and in just under a year one of the receivers died. On the advice of their customer service (who blamed the problem on DirecTV software) we waited to see if the problem cleared up. Then they told us it was out of warranty when we later asked for a replacement! RCA is junk and their service is arrogant and dishonorable.Had a Hughes system previously - worked flawlessly and had better guide and interfaces.
purchased a brand new unit and now I realize that it only works on windows XP!!!!!! Come on guys, you list this as a currently available product on your website and don't have drivers for Windows 7.Belkin should really send money back to all customers
I was thinking this had to be too good to be true and it was. The tripod is more like 48 inches tall fully expanded. It's flimsy and I would only use it for a travel tripod if I was desperate.I had high hopes and the product received is nothing like the product advertised.Save your money!
I did not recieve my items that I order I will not ever order from Amazon again I was aloyal buyer
I bought this switch in August 2012. It became loose last week and, when I had to open up my guitar to investigate, the gear mechanism completely fell apart even before I could unscrew it from the pick guard. Perhaps I got a bad one but it's disappointing since Fender is in the name.
I Bought the item expecting it to be the same one as in the picture, and therefore the same one as came in the camera new.Redtag town instead sent me a knock off battery. I definitely felt deceived. Classic bait & switch. I am going to return it as I have read too much about cheap knock off that don't hold a charge.
I may not have bought it from Amazon, but that does not give Vicks/Kaz any excuses. This was a horrible waste of $40. It seems really easy to use - I had it running 10 minutes after I took it out of the box. And yes, the air is definitely heavier and easier on my sinuses within the hour that I was running it on medium. But my poor poor carpet. Within an hour of running the humidifier, the tank was empty and my carpet was sopping. I figured it might have been my mistake, so I tried it again with half a tank, just in case. 30 minutes later, the baking tray I slid underneath was full and there was just an inch and a half of water in the tank. Shame on you, Vicks. I'm returning it once its dry - I don't even want to try a replacement.
This product is not working anymore. this think this is not Toshiba Genuine as the iteam was described before selling. I want my money back or replaced by new item......
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 was eagerly awaiting the release of this product. And I jumped and got this in May 05. My main intention was to convert all my home movies from MiniDV tapes to DVD. This product sounded ideal as it had the DV Link and the fact that I did not need a TV or a PC to constantly interface with it.When it arrived, I immediately got my MiniDV camcorder, plugged this unit in, popped in a blank DVD+R disk, plugged in the DV cable form my camcorder, hit record and it started recording. (Very simple no need to read the manual!) But after about two minutes, it paused recording. I was puzzled, and then after reading the user manual found that the unit pauses recording whenever there is a break in the actual recording. You have to manually hit the Record button again to resume recording. I did just that and it started to record only to pause again after 3 minutes and then again a countless number of times! By the time the 60 min. tape was complete, I was already frustrated! So much for my idea to leave it alone until it finishes recording.I called SONY support to inquire if there was a way to turn off this "feature" and was told that this was by design and there was no way around this! What were the SONY engineers thinking? Do they really think most people will finish recording a 60 min DV tape in one sitting and that too without any breaks? What good is this unit if I have to pay constant attention to make sure that the recording has not paused again! They fail to realize that if I had the time to constantly watch the recording, I would be better off with a regular DVD Recorder or a DVD+-RW drive on my PC which are much cheaper too!On day 2, I decided to return this unit. The lone DVD I burned, was ok, no complaints about that. So, if you do not mind the constant attention it needs then this is for you! If you have the time, I think you would be much better off with a PC & and DVD+-RW drive as you can get quite creative with that. As for me... my search goes on...
It is too bad that Creative did not finish the job they started.First of all, the instructions that come with the unit are absolutely horrible. You wonder why you have no sound on the unit. The instructions do not tell you that you have to go into the menu and TURN IT ON! Now why in the world would you even want to turn it off, and why did Creative deliver the unit with it turned off? Sadly, no one could answer that. Secondly, while the picture was quite sharp, the audio and video were completely out of synch. I installed this unit on THREE high end computers and every single one of them had the same problem, so I know it was not the computers or the graphics card. I emailed tech support AND I called them as well, and tech support told me yes, this was a problem with mismatching audio and video codecs, and there was nothing they could do. I find that there were at least 5 video codecs I could select, but no guidance was given as to which one would work with an equal number of audio codecs I could have selected.Sadly, I sent the unit back, since while the picture was good, and the audio was OK (after I got it turned on) I was unable to synch video and audio with any combination of video and audio codecs that I tried.So I sent it back. There is more to the story. I got another email from tech support telling me they could help me. I wrote back and said it was too late. They told me that if they had known what my problem was, they had a solution! I told them that I had contacted them twice, and that both email and live support had told me nothing could be done.So if you want, you can give this Webcam a try. If you can get the video/audio to synch, it will work well. I could not do it. Interestingly, I have a cheap Logitech Webcam which has exactly none of these problems, but the picture is clearly inferior to the Creative unit. At least, the audio and video synch well..........
I used this flash drive for a while and found it too slow and finger scan too unreliable. For some reasons finger scan is very flaky, sometimes it takes many swipes until it scans at least one of the fingers successfully. So very often I have to resort typing a password instead in popup window. If that's the case I'd rather use a software solution, like cryptosidekick, to make a secure vault out of any flash, which would be also significantly faster. This particular drive is extra slow, who knows why, it doesn't seem to do strong encryption, in fact, there is no information if it's secure at all. And the last thing, it doesn't work with Windows Vista, it shows unsecure partition, and that's it.
I've had my Clie TJ27 for 3 weeks and generally liked it. However, the glass cracked when I left it in my vehicle due to the heat (about 80 deg F) outside. Customer Service wasn't interested, claimed it had been abused because I left it in my vehicle and so not covered by the warranty! Also, the replacement glass was quoted at $130.Just note that Customer Service/Warranty don't count for much on this product, spare parts/repair costs are "over the top" and the glass is fragile.
I have had the same problem another reviewer mentioned. The tape will stop moving and the indicator flashes the icon for 'tape end' even though it's not at the end. This has happened to me both in recording and in playback. Then, when you try to eject it, it doesn't open all the way - it gets stuck midway so that you can't get the tape out, and you can't push the thing closed. The only way I've figured out how to move beyond this is to unplug and plug in the AC cord while you've got the camera turned on - sometimes SOMETIMES this works, until the next time it does it. Curiously, another camera I use at work, the TRV 58 (which is the same body but only HI 8, not digital) - has done the same thing to me.This is the second problem I've had with this camera. When I first bought it, the colors were strange. Reds were extreme and off. I had to take it to SONY twice before it started looking okay. The images have been pretty good since then.I used to be 'lucky' enough to have a SONY place near by that I could take it to. Now I'm asked to ship it a pay a lot just to have it looked at. Since then, I've bought a Canon ZR 60 that's pretty decent, but I don't love it. (Loading and unloading the cassette from underneath is a pain.) I'm envious of all the people who say how wonderful their camcorder is. The TRV 120 has been a pain since I got it.What really bothers me is that, once you've plunked down the money, you're stuck with what you've got. If there's a problem, you send it away and you're without a camcoder for awhile. Then when the problems recur, it's the same old story. There ought to be a lemon law for camcorders.
Easy setup, great at first. Then it started dropping connections and acting flaky. The problem was not my DSL provider (SBC), because a direct connection to my PC always works perfectly.Then, about three weeks after the warranty expired, it stopped transmitting any wireless signal.Thanks, LinkSys!
I did some research and found this out.PVC is BAD for cd's and dvd's. Degrades into acid and eats the discs over time, or in heat.Best deal to watch for deal on Targus 320cd case. The Targus, like Case Logic cases, use polypropelene sleeves - which don't decay and eat your discs. Polyethelyne sleeves are also good.The Velocity case however is EXCELLENT in all other aspects - I like the wide sleeves and the zipper allows for extra flexibility and not a tight annoying fit.Velocity if you hear this just stop using PVC and your case would be a 5 star!
I purchased a used set of these on ebay about three months ago and have regretted the decision. Yes, the system hisses constantly, even with the volume turned all the way down. while the hissing is barely noticible when you are using the system, it is really annoying in any quiet moments.Asside from that, these speakers are not well suited for music. The mid range frequency responce is almost non-existent. It really kills the sound of great recordings (like the Sgt. Pepper's album by the Beatles). Additionally, the bass responce from the sub is very inarticulate.If you can live with the constant hissing (and who can?) and you just want a speaker system for use with games, I would still recomend going with something better. I don't think that these are worth much more than you would pay for a cheap 2.0 speaker set.
I am impressed with the design and appearance of this Notebook Cooler, but unfortunately it just does not work. I have used iStat Pro to measure the temperature of my processors before and after using the cooler. No difference at all. Even after many hours the Cooler did nothing to reduce the temperature of my MacBook Pro. Very disappointed.
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.
It looks fine and doesn't hurt image quality much but it is a pain to clean. I use a lens pen which cleans my lens and my polarizer perfectly, but this filter gets light smudge marks all over it when I try to clean it. I don't really like how the glass is fit loosely in the metal ring either, so construction does not help. I would pass.
I bought a Casio Exilim EX-V7 camera about 2-3 years ago. I am very careful about how I handle the camera, etc. It worked just fine until a couple of weeks ago while I was on vacation in Costa Rica. The camera was standing up on a wood table and I accidentally knocked it over on its side. When I tried to use the camera I got an error message that said "camera stabilizer not available". I could not take pictures, even though I was still able to view and delete the photos already on the camera. I could also change settings, etc., but I could not take pictures. I immediately went on to the Casio support website and it said that if you get this error message you need to mail the camera into to a repair facility. So I called Casio tech support and they told me the same thing. But they could not tell me how much it would cost and they also said I would be responsible for the shipping costs both ways. I am assuming they have seen this error before and I believe they should have been able to provide at least an estimate over the phone. But regardless of the poor tech support from Casio, I feel that knocking the camera onto its side should never cause a fatal error like this!!! I did not drop the camera, I only knocked it on its side! What the @$#% !! I am seriously questioning the quality of this camera. In lieu of incurring what are likely to be high repair charges, I am going to "retire" this camera and purchase a new one of a different brand. So long Casio, hello Olympus!
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.
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 just received this item, used, and when I took it out of the box, the ink cartridge had broken and the whole item was covered in a blue slime. I put it back in the box and emailed the shipper. Hopefully they'll send me a call tag to have it picked up, and charge back my credit card. I don't know whether it works or not, but it shouldn't be shipped with the ink cartridge in the machine.
just like with movie dvds where reviews are not only about movie itself but about the dvd as product i am rating not as much the B+W filter as what i received from Amazon.The tiny box with filter was freely sliding in much bigger outer box. i think this is unacceptable for optical products. also i found big hair inside the filter under the ring which hints that it may be returned item.The filter itself seems ok, although i was getting some glare on pictures of the lamp despite multicoating and it was worse than without the filter. but i do a lot of travelling and take pictures when sand is flying around or from a car so will need some protection for the lense.
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 have had this dvd player for just over a year, but it spent over 8mths of that time in storage during my deployment. When I returned from deployment, it worked very well for about 6mths, but now it just keeps saying loading and will not play any dvds. I thought I was buying a quality product when I bought the Sony brand. From the other reviews I have read, it sounds like this player has about a 1 year lifespan. I will not buy another Sony.
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.
Acquired two of these 77mm filters. They arrived in unsealed cases, but this may be standard for Tiffen packaging. I don't know, but my Hoya filters (Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter) came sealed. These Tiffen filters were dirty and poorly packed inside their cases, with a brochure lying directly on the glass filter, looking used or at least re-packaged. There was a fine splatter pattern of something on both filters that required much cleaning, and even then, didn't come completely off.As others have pointed out here, being un-coated, the filters ghost or flair when a light source is in the frame. I did a number of tests with & without the filter installed to confirm this.The price is very attractive, but, as filters of this size usually are used on faster, higher quality and more expensive lenses, don't cut costs here. These two were for my two highest quality lenses and was foolish to order these, but thought I'd give them a try.They are going back tomorrow!
10 miles? I bought the 6510 at Costco. I had my doubts but I figured if they advertised 10 miles surely it would do at least a couple. But only if you are on the water or other flat plain. Why do you need one of these if you can see the person? They only work if you have a direct line of sight and that was only a mile or two at most. But get over a hill or within trees or houses and absolutely nothing! I lost my party!Pros - I liked the design and it was easy to use. The NOAA weather did work - if that's all you need. Fits in a pocket.Cons - DOES NOT WORK to keep track of your party. It takes 14 hours to recharge.The good reviews in here must work for Motorola. Mine are going back to the store.
There was some sort of screw up with the postal service and they claim the package was delivered, but I have yet to receive it and it's now been four weeks. I know the company I bought it from can't really do much because there end of the purchase was apparently technically fulfilled, but I have yet to receive the package and all they told me was it was marked as received and if someone stole it then thats a federal crime. So I'm now without a Polaroid camera and out like $20.
I had two of these. One lasted a year. the latest one lasted less than 60 day. Cannot recommend
While using the card on my canon T1i Rebel on vacation, the card had a sudden "crash". I was no longer able to use the card on my camera or view the files on my PC. Had lost all pictures.
I bought a DSC-P100 and in normal condition the battery is no longer than tree months.Now I have to pay US$ 45.00 for a new one.
this is the biggest piece of junk i've seen in my entire life.. the range of this is poor and the speed just suck. It's no fun at all.. this is the second time i've had a bad experience with a netgear product and from now on i'm avoiding it like plague.. what a waste of money and time.
It skips badly. This says it all for me as I was looking for a player that I could take around with me. That claimed skip protection is wrong.Thank you very much. I ended up returning this one and buying Phillips, which is much better in the skip department. Phillips does skip, but only if you forget to turn the skip protection on and shake it realy hard.
Like Mr. Sjoblom's review says, this device is not strong on longevity. I got mine in March, and it has completely stopped working (tried on multiple computers, various USB ports, the light won't come on and the ports can't identify the device, saying 'This device has malfunctioned').Worked great for a while, but it's toast now. Don't buy it if your computer will stay connected for long periods, it might well burn out.
I ordered a Transcend 8Gig SDHC card and I received a Lexar 4Gig SDHC instead...I live in Trinidad (West Indies), so returning is a bit of a problem. The HD videos take up a lot of memory.. I took a bunch of them at a Church Sports and family day a couple days ago and there is not a whole lot of room left for pics....I find this very distasteful and the customer service very poor in this regard to say the very least.
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.
This stereo sucks. I bought it when it first hit the market at Wal-Mart. That was mistake number one. Mistake number two, was assuming that just because it said it had 720 watts, that it had 720 watts. Ah, no it most certainly does not. I highly recommend saving up and buying a reciever and a power amp, and then adding components. But thats just my opinion, and take it how you want. BUT when spending $160 dollars at Wal-Mart for a stereo, just remember these two things; One: It ALWAYS looks better on the box, and Two: You get what you pay for.
This tiffen UV filter is one of the worst made ones on the market. The glass is not set inside the plastic frame because it spins when you clean it which leaves glass dust on the top of your lens. Don't buy this filter as you will need to spend more money to replace it!!!
This was very dissapointing! The attachments did not fit,they wouldn't allow the iPod to connect. If you put the iPod on it without the attachment and held it up to get connection,it still would not charge. Do not waste your time or money,go with an Apple Docking Station.
1)It won't work without the power adaptor. I've tried it on my Mac's OE usb ports and on a pci board. Both will drive any usb product I've ever plugged into them including power hungry products like speakers, except the Kensington Pocket Hub. The console log indicates it wants too much power. I've seen the same report on Apple's web site about this product.2)The cord is a bit over 3 feet long. Unless your usb ports (and ac) are nearby, don't expect to locate the hub anywhere convenient. Long mini usb cords are hard to find and expensive.
this case is the worst fitting case i have ever seen. you'd think sony would make a quality case that form fits the product it was designed for. i own the mp3 player it was designed for and the case as well. the case does not fit the player...it bulges all over the place and the openings for the volume control and the buttons on the back doesn't even line up with the buttons....like i said....walmart has plastic bags that better fits the player than this case.edit: maybe i got a bad batch? mine does bulge and makes pressing the buttons a hassle.
Certainly this speaker system looks great and it's wired remote is a nice touch. However, the bass that this unit produces drowns out the sound from the satelite speakers even at it's lowest setting. Why make this so bass heavy? I'm returning mine for something less violent.
I got this because of the reviews saying they would stay in place...well, i tried them for the first time 2 days ago and I spent most of the time putting them back in place than actually working out (just running and walking, nothing too crazy). They seem to be too big for me, not that my ears are tiny, but they definitely don't fit.Sound is just OK, you get what u paid for. I don't mind too much about the sound quality, but if it would only stay in place!!
I constantly get complaints that the person at the other end of the line can't hear me because the sound of my voice is so low. Otherwise, it is a great headset. Comfortable, good headphone, sunds clear and loud. Just the micraphone seems to have trouble. So I'm not using it.
I have returned two of these players in the past 2 weeks....Buy another brand. I was told by several store employees that Cyberhome DVD players were being returned frequently. HA! There was one in the return buggy ahead of mine.Don't waste your time on this player.
Bought this as a gift for my sister. It stopped playing DVD's within a month. Don't Buy!
I was disappointed in this product and quit using it after less than a week. Although the photo shows the screen as clear, the actual product has a (in this case) purple silicon skin over the screen, so the image is blurry and hard to read.
I bought this stereo online a few months ago, and right from the time that I took it out of the box, it has just been one problem after another. For starters, when playing a CD, there is a weird hiss that comes from the speakers, which gets louder and louder as the CD progresses. By the end of any CD, the sound is just as loud as the music itself. I brought the stereo to a repairman, and they said they had never heard of such a problem before, and were astounded.The second problem is that the Record Player spins too fast. Instead of 33 1/3 RPMS, I guess it to be somewhere around 36 RPMS. You wouldn't really notice it unless you're playing something you're really familiar with. Only then, do you realize how much faster the song is, and as a result, how much higher pitched it is. This is VERY annoying.Lastly, the cassette player makes a noise, like it's having trouble spinning the tape around.I was expecting great things from this stereo. Needless to say, I was totally disappointed when I got it. This thing does have good sound, but what's the point when you can't play anything from it?A note to any Canadians planning on buying this stereo, or anything from Teac: DON'T, unless you buy it in Canada. The warranty is only good for the country in which the stereo was purchased.
This cable is advertised as compatible with iPods and iPhones, and technically it is... but the design of the plug is such that it is too thick for use with any device enclosed in a case. I have an iFrogz case on my iPhone, which is not a particularly thick design, and the plug doesn't fit. I have the TomTom iPhone car kit, and again the plug doesn't fit, even without the case -- which is disappointing, because I purchased this shielded, 6' long cable exclusively to connect my iPhone to the audio input in my car while using the TomTom kit. Since most folks that I know who have iPhones also use a case, this cable is probably not a good choice.
After considering many of the reviews here and elsewhere, I bought this unit from a local independent hi fi retailer (I want to patronize local storefronts for as much as I can - though I am a heavy Amazon shopper for those things that are tough to get.) I returned it to them because of chronic skipping. They returned it to Yamaha, who said they repaired it, replacing the laser and the chipset. The skipping became a little less chronic: it would play perfect out-of-the-shrinkwrap CP's, but little else.Well, the last straw: I bought a mid level DAC, which handles flawlessly the optical output from my TV, and the USB input/streamed audio from my PC. From the Yamaha: crap. Skips portions of what's playing (on top of its skipping in the "usual" way.) I kept the analogue RCA outputs connected so I could compare the sound between the analogue and fiber: the analogue works at its usual intermittent pace - getting worse the further into a CD it gets; the fiber just randomly goes silent as it moves through the music tracks right from the start. Tried different Toslink cables and a different input on the DAC. No difference. Will think long and hard before buying any other Yamaha product. (Associated equipment: AVA preamp, Rotel amp, Emotiva DAC, home brewed speakers.)
Bought in July 2011 broke on January 2012 (6 months). They hug your head fairly tightly, but you get used to it. Mine, like a few others it seems, broke at the audio jack. I would keep it in a nylon waistband which kept pressure on the jack, which is probably what killed the connector.
Similar to the problems others have had, we've had not one but two RCD148s fail on us. The first one stopped playing CDs within a month or so, and we were able to exchange it for a new one. The second one lasted not quite a year before having the same problem. Even when they did work, MP3 playback was slow and unreliable.Given all of the problems, I'd highly recommend staying well away from this product. As for us, we won't be purchasing any more RCA products anymore.
I own a number of portable worldband radios some still working some not. After reading the reviews for this one I decided to give it a try.Reception ,discrimination and sound is good to very good; i.e. the electronics seem to work fine.Battery life, ergonomics, and "feel" for anything mechanical is mediocre to very poor. I found battery life (of the rechargeable batteries supplied with the radio) surprisingly short. The ergonomics remind me my early days in computers where one button would do everything provided you pressed another one before. The huge LCD that simulates the old style tuning is useless. Anything mechanical from the actual case, deploying the antenna, turning a knob, pushing a button or inserting a mini jack gives the impression that this will be the last time you do this and it would break or not work again. I'm sorry, but that's how I felt.My wife's verdict (she has used radios before both in the boat and out): unusable.My verdict: I would buy it if it was selling less than half the price.I did not return it because it uses 4 AA instead of the 6 AA that my other portables use (I can recharge 4 batteries at a time). Poor excuse but I'm lazy to return it.
I own this camera since about 2 years, but now I'm experiencing what seems to be a known issue with canon SD : Black spots on the lcd display (see [...]).It took great indoor pictures, above average outdoor pictures, I love the size but now this camera is useless as this black spot appears on pictures as well as on the LCD display or on VGA movies. Another weak point of this model is the battery life, after six month I couldn't get more than 80 pictures, now after 2 years, the battery can barely make 20 pictures, I guess I need spare battery. So in conclusion, I probably no longer choose a canon SD for my next digital point and shoo.
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.
1. The amazon.com description of this product says:"Compatible with all iPod models."2. The manual says, "Please make sure you are usingthe correct insert for your iPod and that it is properlydocked into i177. Failure to do so may cause damage toyour iPod." (Page 9)3. Their manual also says, bizarrely, "i177 comes withremovable dock adapters to ensure your iPod fits properlyin the dock on the top of the system. Due to new iPodmodels, new dock adapters are subjejct to availability." (Page4) (in other words, if you need a new dock adapter, you may not get one. I didn't.)4. I have written 2 requests to their support site, with noresponse at all, not even an acknowledgement that theyreceived my note.
Item is rather cheaply made and flimsy, but it does the job that is expected of it nonetheless.
I've used this product with an 802.11b Linksys Access Point for almost a year. My laptop would sometimes FREEZE such that I had to perform a hard reset (remove all power including battery) - very frustrating. It was easy to demonstrate this phenomenon by attempting to transfer a file larger than 200MB. Signal strength might effect frequency but FREEZEing still occurs at the best strength. In my opinion this product is not a practical network device. I've since returned to using ethernet cable 99% of the time. My advice is to spend more for products that work well (we use 802.11b at work - no problem) or wait for the technology to mature.
I use the radios for skiing - so far this is definitely the worst... I do have right expectations - I compare this radios to old Motorolas that were used for 5 miles radius... The radios plainly DO NOT WORK - often when you are RIGHT NEAR EACH OTHER...Also, with this type of the product one would expect a decent return policy - not a case with Amazon. Be aware - you may receive a VERY PARTIAL refund.
I have several RV042's and RV082's in use in our office and field sites. They are all being pulled out of service and replaced as we speak. I have used these for several years but have recently found a serious problem regarding the router not properly closing TCP sessions. I am running the latest firmware (4.2.1.02). The problem recently appeared when we updated one of our software apps. This particular app cares greatly about the integrity of the entire TCP connection. I spent several weeks running down the problem. It got to the point where I had to run simultaneous packet captures on BOTH sides of the router so I could see what was happening with these connections. In short, the RV082 was not closing the TCP connections properly in many cases.I posted the details of what I was seeing (including both packet captures) on the Cisco website. Nobody from Cisco provided any feedback specific to the problem I had detailed. All I got form Cisco was generic messages telling me to "Check my network cabling", "check for viruses", and a couple of other very generic shots in the dark. (These TCP communications problems were occuring over and over and in a very specific way - so its NOT a loose cable thank you!) To make matters worse, the Cisco reps asked me to "Please mark this question as answered so other people can take advantage of the solution"!I am a certified Novell and Microsoft Network Engineer. I spent a lot of time, energy, and resources to find this problem with the router. We have provided very detailed data to Cisco and asked some very direct questions. Additionally, this is not an insignificant problem. It is fairly widespread and easy to see with a packet capture. If you are running applications which don't care if the TCP connections are closed properly or not, you may never see this problem (without a packet analyzer). Unfortunately Cisco never even attempted to read or understand the details of what I had provided. They just wanted to mark the issue closed. Some companies choose to examine potential issues which are uncovered by customers - others don't seem to consider this information particularly valuable or useful. Based on the quality of tech support alone, we will not be buying any more Cisco products (SMB or otherwise).Before you buy this product (RV042 or RV082), or any Cisco SMB appliance, please be sure to visit their web site and take a spin through their "support" forums to see exactly what you can expect if you have a problem.We are replacing all our routers with a completely different solution. This has been very expensive for us and caused significant disruption of our business resources. We provided very detailed info to Cisco which could help repair their product and they chose to ignore it. Needless to say, anything else from Cisco is beyond consideration...
My laptop was overheating soo I decided to buy a fan, but it doesn't work. My laptop still overheats occasionally. It's pretty noisy when you set the fan to high performance. Also, it's really hard to clean the dust inside the fan. One thing is good about this is the appearance. Got to admit that it does look nice, but the quality is pretty bad.
I have owned this router for two months and it has crashed at least twice per week. Each time I have to reset the entire system and start from scratch. Linksys support has failed to identify or correct the problem after months of trying, yet they won't send me a different router. This is the second time I have written this review because it crashed in the middle of the first one!!! Read all of the reviews; I'm not the only one! Buy something else!
This review shouldn't really have any stars, good or bad; it's just to point out that this is a 2g shuffle cable (like it says in the name) and *does not work* for the newest 4g shuffles. A proper 4g plug is the tiniest bit different in length, and its contact areas are shifted. Maddening, but Apple's fault, not the product's.
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.
Loved 'em, blew my Sony's away in both sound quality and comfort. Maybe the cord was a hair too short, but that's better than being waaay too long.However, this Thursday the right ear just stopped working for no reason... I cleaned 'em off and inspected them for cuts - they're in perfect shape! My other Sennheiser headphones have worked great for years, but these are my first plug-style ones and I'm really annoyed. Especially since I got mine for $39.95 in February from Amazon (via 8th Street music) and now they are almost $70!If they repair/replace them I'll be fair and let you people know, but until then beware!UPDATE: Sennheiser repaired these for me quickly and for free! Great service, and my wife has been using them without incident ever since. I'd up the # of stars to 4 (since they're not nearly as good as the Shures I replaced them with), but I don't seem to be able to.
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 do not believe after buying a month ago from Target that this camera simple not working and bought again Amazon now and again it is not working. Problems with the video, a shorter easier to say-not works 90% of functionality.
I purchased the first Sony DVD/VCR combo and it worked great, for about 4 weeks. Then half way though a movie it started jumping from scene to scene before it froze up. I tried a couple of different disks but all I get in return are error messages. I received a replacement unit and on this one the DVD player only works on half of the disks I've tried. The other half I get &quot;can't read disk, clean disk, error&quot;, etc... These are the same disks that worked fine on my original unit until the crash that is, and they all work fine on my Marantz 6400. I really like the way the Sony 500P interfaced with my Wega TV but it seems like Sony is just interested in selling low quality DVD players
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...
I used this card in a digital camera. During a photo shoot, the card became unusable. After investigation it was determined the card had gone corrupt. The data on the card was also unable to be recovered. While this is a pretty good price for an SD card, "you get what you pay for."
I should have returned this as soon as I opened the box. Because when I pulled the package out of the box it was shipped in the box inside had been pretty trashed. But I figured nothing was actually missing so I'll give it a shot. The stand itself isn't a failure but if I was shopping again for a laptop stand I definitely wouldn't get this one. My biggest complaint is probably that the biggest reason I bought this stand was because of how other people raved about the cord keeper. It's a very simple design with a piece of rubber that slides into some slots on the back of the stand.... and doesn't stay there. The piece slides around/comes off way too easily and frankly is probably more trouble than it is worth. So if you like this stand because it has several height options, you might be happy with it. If you love the idea of a cord keeper on the stand, you, like myself, are probably going to be greatly disappointed by it.
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.
Got this thing for my girlfriend as a Christmas gift. Hooked everything up Christmas eve, she was so excited, then the DVD player didn't work. Won't read DVD's or CD's. Thanks for ruining her Christmas KLH! That is why I buy Sony only...learned my lesson on this one.
I thought I'd be smart and buy less expensive cartridges for my HP Color LaserJet. I thought that rather than buy a no-name, off-brand I'd go with Xerox thinking I could trust the quality. I was wrong on all counts. I bought the magenta and the yellow cartridges. The yellow cartridge I purchased is defective, but because I don't use the printer often (though when I do it's for very important, big jobs) I didn't realize the cartridge was not working properly until well after the return window had closed. Without proper yellow saturation, all of my documents, including those that are supposed to be plain black text are purple. Legal contracts in purple. Cute. Almost $90 for a defective cartridge. Not cute.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.
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?
Just so people know gateways plasma units are junk they break after a year and if ya want service on the unit it must be through gateway.So yer shiny new gateway plasma break down gateway gonna teall ya yea $250.00 trip charge $200 labor and $450.00 for the board =$900.00 not buying a gateway plasma PRICELESS
All those claims of improved reception are a joke. I plunked down over 20 dollars for a splitter that worked exactly like my 2.99 splitter. I guess I should have just taken it off and returned it but you all know what a pain that is. I'll have to chalk it up to experience.Bottom line: Don't believe everything you read. It's probably all just one scheme and sale pitch.
... Didn't expect a lot and got just that. For ocassional text printing it is fine when it works. Scanning is very slow and takes some work to get the best scans. BIG problem is garbled print with mixed up colors. bought 2 new over priced ink cartridges and ran all the setups, test and everything else they tell you to do to use up a lot of ink. Nothing worked to get useable print so I quit using up ink for nothing. The X75 is now collecting dust and I am back to my trusty HP printer and HP scanner. No I don't work for HP but I have been using the same printer for 5 years with no problems. Was hoping to get all the clutter off the desk with the XXX75...
NOTE: when i bought the manufacturer number listed was for a 10m HDMI to HDMI cable not the pictured HDMI to DVI .. i recieved a 1m HDMI to DVI cable ... i was refunded the price plus shipping ...$11-12 price is too low for a 10m ACCELL cable ..
I bought this to circumvent the limitations of iTunes -- which won't stream purchased music to my Roku Soundbridge -- and of the Soundbridge itself, which cannot decode absolutely all internet radio formats (but the situation is always improving).However, and as others have recently commented without downgrading their ratings, the logitech device disrupts my home WiFi network. Furthermore the software will not install under Vista.Basically this device is obsolete. Buy with caution because it has a very large range and could just as easily wreak havoc with a neighboring network.
Even at the low price, this TV managed to disappoint in all categories. The remote is a giant brick with all the important buttons hidden under a slider. The image quality was fuzzy and poor. The screen would glitch every once in a while for no apparent reason. Any white or bright area on the TV (even with the brightness turned down low) would cause a terrible BUZZING sound from inside the unit. Weighing in at 90 pounds, it was difficult to even rotate it a little by yourself.Let me put it this way -- I had the TV for about 2 months before someone broke into my office and stole it. I was actually happy to see it go.
I plugged this in my HP laptop to my sharp tv...display very very blurry. Tried to configure it but still would display the same. I have not used it at all. I tried a VGA cable and it worked totally fine.
Specifications stated that the board would work in my PC to connect my HP4000 but it did not. Returned for refund. Used a USB to parallel cable adapter instead. It was also less expensive than the board.
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.
This product is terrible! It broke my iphone now it doesn't turn on or charge!!! I have to get a new iphone because I used this product. Do not buy it! It didn't even fix the scratches. I'm so furious that it shorted out my iphone or did something to it because now it doesn't work!!!!!
All the people reviewing this sub have to be noobs and over exaggerating on how loud they are.Dont get me wrong this is not a bad subwoofer at all,but you're just paying for the name.The same performance can be had at a cheaper price from underground companies like Fi,DC Audio,AA etc.I personally would rather have my subs built on order than to have mass produced subs just sitting on shelves collecting dust.I've owned one of these when I first got into car audio and I thought they were loud,and sounded awesome,but as I got deeper into car audio I realized that these were'nt the cream of the crop.My Fi Q 12 outperforms the w7 12 in every way (SQ,andSPL)and got it for half the price.So before investing in this sub that puts out only 1k wrms (like seriously)for near 600 bucks just remember that there's better for the price.Save yourself some money and invest into the brands listed above you won't regret it.
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 ...
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 was sadden when this product didn't work for me. So I am returning it. Even though I went by what the manual said to do. I was in clear water, new batteries, and as prescribe to do. But never got a depth reading.
Failure rate was 1 out of every 5 out of a 25 pack. Do not buy these disks.
Keep restart when play VCD, freeze when play MP3.
The camera dock works fine for loading pictures on the computer, but after about a month it stopped recharging the battery pack.
its trash its not what it looks like in the picture i bought this after i bought one that stopped working after 15 mins then i buy this one and its the same thing its not the one u see in the picture.
When was the last time you had a digital clock which couldn't keep time? Here's your chance to get one! It loses several minutes a month.The display can only be read if you are looking head-on (e.g. no off angle visibility).This is probably ok as a radio, but not suitable for use as a clock or clock radio.Sound is OK.
I purchased this item 8 months ago for the purpose of using it while taking an extended train trip for Thanksgiving Holiday). I have used the product approximately five times since I bought it. I had experienced sensitive loading with the somewhat fragile lid on each use. While the quality of picture and sound was good, the unit no longer functions. This DVD player was handled and operated by just me (no children), never dropped and treated like all electronics should be, with upmost care. It worked on the last occassion and did not work the next. I did not purchase the extended warranty, Best Buy will not stand behind the purchase and judging by the comments on this site, its a waste of time to take the issue any further. I just wasted nearly $200 on a product that should not be on the market. My recommendation is to avoid both the product and the store, there are far too many other options. I only wish that the postings you see now were there prior to my purchase.
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!!!!!
This fan is terrible. Even after mounting it to the window, my room still didn't cool down. I was under the impression that this unit would bring cool air from the outside into my room. It only has two tiny fans underneath the mesh that barely produce any wind. I don't understand why anyone would think to give this to me as a birthday gift. I found a much better fan for 10 bucks at Walmart. Avoid!
Maybe I was unlucky but within a few weeks the power kept crashing off so I would just restart it. Then, last week it crashed off and would not restart. Just 4 beeps every time and I could hear the hard drive turning bu no display. Customer support was helpful via on-line chat and eventually said I should mail it back to HP (it's under 1 year warranty). Fine, except that I bought in in the USA and now I'm in UK.Now, getting on for 3 years later, I found that there's a serious issue with overheating causing failure. This combination of video card and processor is known to fail - I cannot recommend these laptops at all.Almost 4 years after purchase: To anyone thinking of buying an HP product - beware! I have since found out that there is a manufacturing defect in the nvidia chip which HP knows about. Literally thousands of people have complained on an HP forum but due to the size (and cost) of the problem HP refuse to make a recall.
I actually own the 110 model. After 18 months, it no longer reads disks PERIOD. Read the other reviews and avoid Panasonic.
I thought it was Universal as it's been advertised, but I was wrong. When I plug it on the wall a message shows that this device is not supported by ipod touch. I bought another one from Amazon, which looked similar as this one but a little bit expensive (~$10) and it worked. A good lesson: You Get What You Paid.
Received a Memory Stick Pro Duo instead of SD Card.Bottom of the box has bar code/label for B000FKKWVM SDSDX3-2048-901 applied over SDMSPDX3-2048-901 actually printed on box.
I'm a networking professional, this router is nothing but trouble. I had to constantly reboot the router as it would stop providing wireless service to my network. I had to disable most of the security services just to get it to work for more than 24 hours.Just a bad product, period.
Will try in someone else's car, but didn't work in mine. I don't know what the problem could be. :(
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.
Had my 310 less than a year. Battery will not charge up above 25% now. Called customer service for new battery purchase. They said you cannot buy a new battery. You must send it in for repair. Who can do that when they use this product for their work appts and clients etc. DO NOT BUY this product. It is absurd that the battery does not last longer than a year, BUT even worse that you cannot just replace it when it quits operating properly.
I'VE HAD MY AIWA FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS IT'S THE NSX V9000. PIECE OF JUNK. CD PLAYER QUIT AFTER 14 MONTHS. SPEAKER BLEW,SPEAKER BOX RATTLES. AT FIRST I WAS VERY HAPPY AND THEN JUST AFTER FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT. OOOOO BOY WATCH OUT REPAIR MAN'S DREAM! $$$$
I should have paid more attention to reviews that complained about poor bass response. What I didn't realize was that there would be essentially NO bass response. Totally unsatisfactory.
Could be I got the lemon and in general this radio works. I purchased it today and the thing is a major monsterous piece of crap. The speaker sound is muffled and fuzzy. The CD lid sluggish and after putting the cd in you can't get the lid to snap closed before the thing tries to start spinning. I made the purchase at a local store and will be returning it promptly first thing in the morning. Again, it is possible that I got the one bad apple out of an otherwise good barrel, but being an Emerson product....well...I just shoulda know better. :(
I just needed something with built in speakers to use as a training aid for piano lessons. For anyone else, don't even bother. The quality is poor...the player skips all over the place at the slightest vibration...the sound is poor. It's suiting my very limited need, but please look to another player for your own purchase.
I bought one of the XtraDrive for CompactFlash. Thought it is fast enough to copy my photos. Actually sometimes I wait more than ONE hour to copy 60 or 70 photos!!Beaware if you have greater expectations.
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.
After carefully opening the player, reading the entire instruction manual and following it to the letter, the player froze up. I can not accurately describe my anger. I bought this thing because reviews said it was the most customer friendly. If it didn't cost me $125, I would have run it over with my car. Do yourself a favor, avoid the Rhomba at all costs.
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 bought this a year and a half ago. Midway into using it the software program kept on freezing up and crashing. You would get a few songs on this thing, and then it would erase them while trying to add more. It isn't drag and drop, making it impossible to add songs without this faulty program.Don't get an mp3 from a company that cannot provide good support. All their firmware, etc. for this product does not work.I had to buy a new player. this one was terrible!
I specifically ordered the Hoya HMC filter. The Hamazon store tag says it is HMC, but the filter is not HMC. One can buy this on eBay for $10. Not happy with the experience. I submitted feedback to seller, but it was removed... hmmm is this an Amazon related store front??
I purchased this product at Walmart to use with our portable dvd players. The plug does not fit snuggly and falls out easily. The part that fits into the cigarette lighter is a great fit. It's the end that attaches to the dvd player that is the problem. I'll be exchaning it for another brand.
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.
Had this tv since 2006 and have been through 6 lamps in 5 years and Mitsubishi will not support this problem. They state a bulb is only warranted for 90 days. There customer support is horrible. They are like talking to a robot. I am currently looking for a replacement. Waste of money.
I had this printer for about two months before it started flaking out on me. I got it for [...] after rebate, and it's one of the worst purchases I have ever made.Don't get me wrong, it copies and scans wonderfully. But its primary function is to print - but it fails here.I depend on good ink quality for shipping labels, resumes, academic papers - and ink splotches started appearing, gaps on the printout that repeated head cleaning and maintenance could not fix. So much paper was wasted in between 'nozzle cleanings' that would, at first, temporarily fix it before I would have to clean the nozzle heads again 10 pages later. And each time it warns you 'that cleaning the heads uses up ink, are you sure you want to do this?' No, but I had to. All the time.Customer support was nonexistent, besides, I hadn't purchased a warranty - they were sure to remind me of that so they wouldn't have to lift a finger to help me after the 30 day guarantee.The software that comes with this printer is batty - on one of its 'good days' when it worked perfectly and printed great quality, abruptly it claimed that it was low on ink and would not print another page. There was no override for this, even though I knew there was about a half of a cartridge left.Then, after I replaced the half-empty ink cartridge with a fresh one, it prints out spatters and streaks everywhere. Stripes and gaps all over the paper. I clean the nozzle heads, which some times work. Three nozzle cleanings later, and it is saying that now the cartridge, which is brand new and 98% full, is now too low to print any more pages.With a term paper to turn in, I reached the end of my rope. Four months after I purchased this thing, innumerable blood pressure spikes from helpless frustration, wasted paper and ink, I am throwing it out where I'm pretty sure it started - the trash pile.I am never buying Epson again. Don't make my mistake and waste your money. Unless you want a printer for only 30 days, kind of like the disposable cameras of yore.
I purchased this because of reviews and claims of plug and play, specifically with Verizon Actiontec router. I was attempting to extend the range of my Verizon Fios network, as service is poor in parts of my home. Needless to say, I have attempted installation and reinstallation on several occasions. Not only did this product not work as advertised, the wifi range in my house actually decreased, and one wireless laptop could not connect at any range with the Hawking product.Disappointment is an understatement, and anyone looking at plug and play should be warned. After 30 days of many, many attempts to resolve, I have even missed the window to return product. To be fair, Verizon is not the easiest company to work with, and their standard MI-424 router is quite dated. However, Hawking has not been the Plug & Play Solution I expected.
I, like the other negative reviewer, purchased this item expecting it to be a REAL camp stove. I've just looked again at the ad and sure enough it does not state that this is a toy. Did any of you think that it might be appropriate to have mentioned that? I have no small children to give it to and considering what I got I never would have paid so much for a piece of plastic junk for a child.Thanks a lot. What was Bush's famous line about "Fool me once, etc."
This is my first digital camera. It takes great pictures. However, the sliding door is becoming more and more of a nuisance. Just about any contact with it causes the lens to close. Picture a group of smiling friends or relatives. As soon as you hit the shutter button, the camera turns itself off. Then you ask your friends to re-pose. You snap the shutter. Darn, the lens goes in again. You try again. The lens goes in again! Eventually, you succeed in taking a shot. Just about every important shot you want to take, you have to put up with this nuisance. Before long your friends don't want you taking their pictures with this camera; and you don't want to either. Well, I'm actually looking to buy a new camera and thought I'd share my experience with you. :-D.
Very slow access - can not reorg or compress disk.Took 2 hours to load 4 files totaling 2gb.Can't call Centon - gotta email them. They'll send you another .....
All of the pictures I take with the flash have lots of light spots on them. The company seemed well aware of this problem, and told me it is reflections of dust particles in the air - bull. I returned the camera and got another Fuji 2300, but it does the same thing. Don't buy this!
I was so excited to receive this product, I wanted a cheap replacement to make long distance calls, and I figured I could hook this device up, leave my computer on, and always have the ability to make a long distance call by simply picking up my phone.Boy was I wrong...Installation was a mess, and mind you I am a computer programmer for a living, so I'm very well acquainted with installing device drivers. The driver would install, but then I'd get an error saying it couldn't find my device. The "mini-cd" included with the package wouldn't even work in my CD-ROM, so I had to find drivers on the web. It took a lot of tinkering, but I finally got it working.Believe me, the device works, if you have just recently booted up your computer, and recently started skype. If you do anything out of the norm, like put your computer on standby, or hibernate it, the device and/or skype will stop working. Instead of simply being able to pick up your phone, you really end up having to reboot your computer to clear the "bugs" from the system. I tried everything I could to fix this problem, found programs to restart skype and this adapter every time I came back from standby, nothing ever seemed to work for too long.Bottom line, if you are fine being near your computer every time you make a call, by all means, buy it. However, if you are thinking you can set it up and forget it, you have another thing coming.
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...
When it arrived, it was rattling. My other lens filters did not rattle. I put it on and it still rattles, and the lens cap can't fit properly into the filter. I'm quite disappointed in the product and will be purchasing a different brand of filter for my lens.
First off, HDMI is a digital standard. ANY cable that allows the signal to be turned on and off (think light switch or telegraph) will work. You don't need special gold conductors etc. anymore than the telegraph operators of 1880 did!!Monster made its name decades ago selling better speaker cables to audiophiles willing to pony up big bucks. Even then, tests at very advanced labs showed that cheap lamp cord from the hardware store performed as well for 99.9% of listeners, but Monster prevailed. Good for them I guess as there's one born every minute you know.The bottom line is that a $2 HDMI cable will work just as well as this cable assuming no conductors are broken. Do a search on any AV forum for cheap cables and you will find a web site where you can buy 5-10 HDMI cables for this price and toss out any you feel aren't working for you.is binary. If the signal gets there it works. No fancy cables required EVER.
Not as durable as I would have liked. Suits its purpose but is &#34;loud&#34; when playing in the car. A good stop gap measure
Its sound, design really suck. Do not buy this item. There is no midrange sound, the buttons are cheap. It give sound it is ok but if you can call it as sound. If you are looking for a speaker system in this range buy Creative Inspire T3000. It is great. Never buy iy
Almost half of the lens wipes that I open are dry and completely useless. I will never purchase these again.
Bleck, bleck, bleck! Don't let this trackball sour you from the concept. Trackballs themselves are MUCH better and MUCH easier on your hands, wrists, and arms then regular mice, but this one is a real stinker.First off, it's FAR too heavy. The ball is mechanical, NOT optical, so it makes for slow, plodding, difficult motions. It's a chore to push your cursor across the screen and it really causes a lot of fatigue in your hands and fingers.Secondly, it's just not as comfortable as other, similar designed trackballs like the MUCH easier and OPTICAL Marble Mouse by Logitech. This one is just too wide in the base for me and the buttons were too far stretched apart. There wasn't any natural &quot;drapping&quot; of the hand on this design.Thirdly, it's WAY overpriced. For ten dollars less you can get an optical trackball which will give you a lot more percision with a lot less effort.For those who like this style, I highly recommend you opt for the Logitech Marble Mouse. At about $20, it's a much better value. I used one for about five years and noticed a GREAT reduction in wrist pain.For those wanting more options (such as scroll wheels and such), I would suggest the very well designed Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman. It's what I upgraded to after using the Marble Mouse for so many years. It does require a slight change in position of hand, but it stays away from those horridly uncomfortable thumb-wheel designs you see; you still use your fingers to roll the main ball around.Do yourself a favor and get a trackball. Just make sure it's an optical one instead of a mechanical one. You'll really be thankful you did and you'll notice improvement and relief from wrist/hand/arm pain.
Threads do not fit properly, if I bump it the filter falls off.
So many of us share the same symptoms. Sometimes I think I'm just unlucky, but the other comments convince me that Bose has a real problem with this item.
this seem like a good player when i bought it. when i got it from the company, the player didnt work, the cd manual disc was bent in half and nothing was good about it. maybe i should've bought it from someone else....
Its ok but unit wont fit in it with anny attachments, should be larger and cushioned
I bought this unit 3 days ago and sorry I did. it seems that it has a battery problem. I came home and charged the battery for 4 hours everything looked good. I watched a part of a movie and then put it away removing the battery as requested so i came back today and put the battery back in and turned it on and nothing I thought well maybe the battery just needs a charge. wrong again it seems there have been a few things written about this. At this point i have emailed them hoping they have a fix for this. I will update you.
This is really bad product with even worse driver. It never worked for me consistently for over a period of time. Every time I need to use it, I had to reinstall drivers. Even more problems with Skype4.0 and does not work with video Skype. Great concept but very poor execution. I gave 1 star because I could not give 0 starts. No wonder you can get it for less than [...] Not worth it.
My Canon G3, used a similar device, would renew the ION batteries. I am disappointed in Canon for putting out a camera that could only use batteries. Why have they fallen so far, that they cannot keep up the high standards that were once known to Canon buyers. This is very poor quality.
I got these @ Target for a very cheep price and really like the case. Keeps the wires neat in my purse so I could listen to my MP3 player anywhere. The sound quality was good for cheep ear buds. The only problem it that dont stay in my ears cuz thay are way too big for ear buds. They are alway falling out of my ears and it drives me crazy.
Very smple: two items1.) Does not pop-out of powershot G9 camera - memory card is stuck in the camera.2.) My other camer powershot SD550, does not recognize this memory card -- dont know whether it is the camera or the memory card..
I purchased this and it came very fast. I used it for my oldest Child's pre-K graduation. I took a 10minute video and when I went to retreive it from the camera, it was gone. I formatted the memory card as I was supposed to per the camera instructions. I then used a memory restorer that I had to purchase and it found it but it still can't play the file. Besides losing the video, everything else has worked and the capacity is excellent. If I could get back the video somehow I would give this 5 stars.
This is a peice of junk!! DVD worked only for 2 sec to go as far as saying no disc !! No customer support had to pay outof my pocket to send it for warranty at their only repair center in USSpend your money in some more reliable product.!!
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.
The IR receiver unit (the one you point your remote at) only has a 5 ft or so range, so you have to place it right by the remote you are holding. I bought one of these at best buy, exchaged it, and the other one did the same thing. Poor design. look elsewhere.
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've used Etymotics for close to three years now, first the ER6 and then these. The ER6s are extremely neutral and crisp sounding, very well balanced. If these were speakers, they'd be $500 for a pair. However, the sound quality has some issues: first, there really is no bass to speak of. The original ER6 had even less, but despite the prominent advertising, the I series adds not much at all. And I've tried the foam pads and the silicon flanges and taken all the approaches to get the "perfect seal" and even with the foam pads and a great "underwater" sounding seal, the bass is pitiful. I've even used a $200 portable headphone amp, and these sound about the same. Good for acoustic music, or if you don't really like to hear low frequencies.Next downside: these are high maintenance phones. You have to change these wee tiny filters in the tubes every few months or weeks depending on how much ear wax you produce. Otherwise your wax will clog the sound tube up and you will hear muted or no sound in one or both ears. To change the filter, you have to use a wee tiny tool and dig the old ones out and then insert the wee tiny new ones. If you think there is a good chance you might misplace the wee tiny tool or drop the wee tiny filter on the floor while changing them, you may as well just save yourself the aggravation and get another design of headphone. The filters cost $15 for 5 sets and can only be brought from the mfgr or specialty web sites.Besides the filters, you also have to clean the silicon clear plugs if you are using that style. These get all covered with wax and need to be cleaned with soap and warm water and then aired out before reattaching them. You can use foam plugs instead which do not need cleaning, but which do become hard and brittle pretty quickly. They also gradually get coated with wax, so you probably would like to clean them if you could, but you can't as they will never dry. Both ear plug types become worn out over time, the foam ones more quickly than the plastic. You can of course buy new ones, set of 6 at $15 a pop.Ultimately, with all the cleaning of plugs, fiddling around with your ears to get a good seal, buying and changing filters, etc these feel more like owning a pet than like having headphones. Final problem: with a good seal these block out ALL external sounds. So if you are jogging on a street or even commuting in a big city, use these at your own risk, as you will not hear car horns, sirens, explosions etc.Frankly, after my 36 months of high maintenance issues with these, I would still be tempted to almost recommend these for commuters and travelers even with their sound deficiencies, as the complete isolation works well in noisy places and the sound is very clear and neutral. Plus the price has gotten to the point where these are not so terrible a deal. But there's one final fact that puts the nail in the ER6's coffin.The real problem is that the market has moved on. Shures, Ultimate Ears, DJays, even Sennheiser all offer high quality canal phones that are sturdier than the Etys with their brittle thin wires, endless appetite for replacement parts, and hearing aid aesthetic. I now own the Shure SE210s and the UE FI 5 Pro, and both sound lots better than the ER6i, both are far more comfortable, and neither use filters. The design is more attractive, the sleeves last longer, and there is actually audible bass in each of the others. The plugs do not penetrate so unpleasantly deep into the ear canal, but give the same isolation with far fewer cleaning woes. Sure, they both cost more, but even the $70 Shure E2c and the $80 UE Fi 3 are better phones than the ER6i. Etymotic has not modernized their design and the Ety 6is, inadequate objectively, are even more inferior when compared to their competitors. The market has moved on and Etymotic is standing still. Their attempt at innovation is wireless Bluetooth canalphones that make you look like you have credit cards sticking out of your ears. (Why is that considered better than having a wire?) This company, once an innovator, is now old and tired, and IMO not long for the world. Smarter better funded competitors have caught up to them and surpassed them in every way.
I bought this camera (panasonic lumix) 2 years ago and its CCD is totally crashed now and shows nothing. Warranty of CCD is 6 month. So, if you want to use a camera for 6 month and ready to trash it, then I recommend you to buy this. The color is unrealistic(Canon was much better), CCD accepts images very slowly, so the camera makes a lot of motion blurs.AdvGood for 1 yearGood for outdoor with bright sunshine10x zoom with bad lensDisDo not work after 1 year (CCD Warranty is 6 month, Panasonic cannot guarantee their product no more than 6 month.)Do not use indoor or in cloudy weatherBad color quality and pixel quality(2MB quality, they may just interpolate the pixel values).
The Rhomba is cheaply made. Mine stopped working completely after about two months. Piece of garbage.
crashed my system, took four hours to install...unistall...install...unistall!HP, I love your products, but the software must of been designed on a friday, or a monday! BAD QUALITY!!!
Installation went without any hitches, as usual from creative. First thing I tried was Unreal. VERY nice, high quality image, but incredibly slow, compared to the VooDoo 2 I replaced. Next came GlQuake. Very bad. Particles were disgusting, and the weapon sank into the walls. Quake 2 was better visually, but incredibly slow. Same with half-life and kingpin. I returned the card and got a TNT2 Ultra ;)
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 don't even know where to begin with this thing - eats batteries, doesn't integrate well with the OS, limited Bluetooth implmentation that prevents using any other Bluetooth devices...need I go on.All in all, Microsoft struck out with this thing. Now, to make matter worse, an update for Vista has just knocked mine off and it appears that it may be permanent. Not willing to rebuild my computer from the groud up to get it back online.
Picks up next to nothing as far as signals go even with a digital converter. The ones that it does pick up are constantly breaking up and lagging. Basically a useless product unless you enjoy aggrevation. Only good thing about it is it fits antenna jack on TV perfectly. Too bad it doesn't work. That's kinda the major flaw...lol.
Totally useless, this is the third AV signal sender I have owned. This unit cannot send a signal without terrible breakdown in picture quality.
I got a pair of these when I first started in photography 2 years ago. They have been ok for most of that two year span, but today on a job, after I set up my Canon 580EX II atop of one of them, one of the 4 people I was photographing politely pointed out that the light stand pole had receded into the stand slightly.I felt like I had gone professionally impotent in front of the entire room.Apparently, one of the adjustment knobs that locks the extended pole in place, had just stopped being effective. How hard is it to manufacture a reliable screw?I recently replaced the cheap umbrella adaptors with adaptors from Manfrotto. I'm going to do the same with my two light stands.Save yourself the embarrassment and buy a good quality stand from the outset.
I purchased this at the same time that I purchased the NikonD40. This bag is a tight fit for this camera with the standard lens - if I get a longer lens at some point I will definitely need to get a new camera bag.
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'.
my husband bought me this camera about 3 yrs. ago and its time for a new one. This camera is good when you can get the batteries to work! first i used rechargables, didnt last, and now no batteries will work. doesnt last long..
I returned this item because the main button controller, a joystick type button, did not work, I barely got it to work right a few times, after trying repeatedly. Also, when (trying) to change settings in the menu, it crashed (it errored and had to be turned back on). I don't know if all units are like this, maybe just mine was defective/broken, but it seems like it was a bad design at any rate.
worked for a while but one of the legs broke out and I superglued it and it is fine again.
My original review is below. One of the ear buds has died. Disappointing.----I just received these, so this is not a long-term owner review, but I can say that I like the fit and quality of these headphones. The ear buds that you just push into your ear always fall out of my ears, so the vertical clip-in design is a must for me; these feel secure. The sound quality is fine.The only con for me thus far is: I bought these expecting a bright orange color. The color is more of a red-orange. This isn't a huge deal, but not what I was hoping for.
I purchased this memory for my Dell Inspiron because Dell recommended it after some thorough testing. As another reviewer stated this memory will not run without constantly rebooting the PC.I replaced my existing memory with this new memory because my PC was running slow and diagnostics showed my memory did not pass all the tests. After replacing the old memory with the Corsair memory, the PC wouldn't stay up for one minute before crashing and I was receiving Memory Management & Non Page Fault error messages with the blue screens. Curiously, the Corsair memory passed the diagnostic tests. Now that my old memory is back in my PC, I've not had one blue screen.
The top intersection of the arms and the center column is a plastic piece with tabs, one of which broke. Now the center column can slip out of place. Probably not worth making a warranty claim since labor is only covered for 90 days. Perhaps epoxy will do the trick.
the microphone did not work from the day i recieved it. I ordered this because of the great reviews it was getting. I now have a telex, USB digital microphone that is incredible, it was worth the money, so that is what i reccomend.
I bought this mouse because I wanted to get rid of my tethered one. This was not ergonomic for me at all and months later am still having some pain in my arm. I've now got a new mouse that specifically stated that it was ergonomic and that has certainly helped.The other issue I had was that I used this outside when it was mid 80 degrees and the batteries 'popped'. They actually started leaking battery fluid and had to be thrown out. I've not had that happen with my new mouse and my husband's non tethered mouse also has never done that.
This little player is really easy to use, and stores a lot more than I figured it would.It was a birthday present for my boyfriend, and unfortunately my one real complaint with it is that the media converter seems to be having trouble with Vista - but he's on a dial up connection on someone else's computer while his is out of commission - but music is really easy to put onto it, just plop them into the folder and there ya go.UPDATE: This product broke about a month after purhcase - and he didn't think to contact sandisk immediately, so by the time I'd found out and we called, they said there was nothing to be done about it...so don't expect longevity.
bought this as a present for someone - sound was so bad, and radio reception so poor, that I took it back to the store and replaced it with a Philips MCM530, admittedly a more expensive unit ($150 vs $100).- embarrasing.
The user guide for this device is pathetic. They don't even give you basic instructions on how to use Windows Media Player to synch with the device. Unless you use Windows Media Player, the device only has one play list. Anyway, I got it figured out now, no thanks to SanDisk.The device is ok. It's no iPod, but at least it's not proprietary--you can copy MP3s to it like a flash drive, but only after you set it to MSC mode (Settings > USB Mode > MSC). You only get one play list in the MSC mode. Someone got this for me as a gift; if I had researched it myself, I most likely would NOT have gotten it.
I bought this about 6 months ago. Now that I have installed Windows Vista on my computer, this webcam is a paperweight. Creative has decided NOT to provide a Windows Vista driver for this webcam. DO NOT BUY this if you plan to upgrade to Windows Vista.
I just want to have a recorder to copy the music teacher's assignment. And, this recorder does the job fine. The rewind button quit jump up on the first day I get this thing. I still keep it because I need one to do copy and I am too lazy to return it.
These headphones would be a great product for the price, if it wasn't for one BIG problem. The person who designed the cushions for the ears must've been a complete moron. Your ears will hurt after a few minutes of use. The way the spongy material is positioned doesn't protect your ear at all, and it's like wearing a metal vice right against your ears. Trust me - spend a few extra dollars and buy something you'll be satisfied with. I may be able to salvage this purchase, by adding some cushion material myself...
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.
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.
I've had two sets of these now and love em but cannot get them to last more than a couple of months. For the price maybe I shouldn't complain, but at $25.00 a pop I could have bought something else that would have posibly lasted longer. I do have a couple pair of higher priced earphohes that just are not as comfortable but they're over a year old and still work great. So my challange is to find something that is as comfortable and sounds as good so I'm back in the market looking at some other highly rated earphones.Maybe after a year their longevity has improved but...
The product never worked, so I had to try and exchange it or something. I lost on this deal
PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT BUY SHURE HEADPHONES. I GOT THESE AS A GIFT AND THE SOUND IN THE LEFT EAR WENT OUT AFTER 7 weeks OF SPORADIC USE. Their warranty is so ridiculous that they want to charge me $68 dollars plus shipping et al to repair them.The sound is not worth it for the price. PLease buy from another company. SHURE will rip you off fer sure.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with the many other negative reviews here, especially in regard to the long-term reliability of Memorex. I have burned many Memorex disks over the last 5-8 years, both regular density and the 8.4 gig dual layer, and the regular ones that are 3-5 years old or more are now showing a high rate of failure. I haven't had the DL disks as long to be able to say yet but I am monitoring them and will find out. But I regard the DLs as iffy also, although I'm trying them out because I can use the extra storage capacity. I just don't have any confidence in their reliability for more than a few years. If you check the discussion forums on the web and various blogs you will see Memorex's discussed time and time again in regard to their poor long-term reliability. This makes Memorex disks useless for long-term storage. Of course you get what you pay for and Memorex are basically cheap, consumer grade media. Ritek's were also considered of poor quality in the forums I read.On the other hand, the Verbatims and the Taiyo Yudens are quite reliable, although even the Verbatims are said to have slipped in recent years because they have licensed their technology to so many substandard off shore producers. If you can still find real Japanese made Verbatims they are probably okay. But if not, beware!So even if you don't experience a high initial burn failure rate, Memorex is highly questionable for long-term archiving, which is what I need, or at least 3-5 years. But they aren't even reliable for that, based on my experience and other people's experience which I have seen reported in various discussion groups. I give them two stars here instead of one because they might be okay for short term storage and if you absolutely need the cheapest, most economical media.Mitsui Advanced Media's dual gold/silver disks and also the Century disk, which is similar and developed by a partnership between Mitsubishi and Kodak, are quite good, but at over 2 bucks apiece they ought to be. For most purposes Taiyo Yuden is fine and theirs are around 36 cents a disk in packs of 100.The Century disks are the most expensive of all, but also, they are guaranteed to be from runs of less than 25,000 from the original glass master. Most companies don't replace the master until 500,000 presses. This also causes problems because the master after the first couple of hundred thousand isn't that accurate.Whichever media you decide to buy, caveat emptor because it's a mine field out there when it comes to purchasing decent media these days, one reason being because of all the fake brand name disks. I would just go with Taiyo Yuden. They are only made in Japan, but make sure you have real T-Y because of all the fakes. The real ones have a visible ring in the dye layer near the hub of the disks, which is said to be more expensive to manufacture and is harder to fake. Also, make sure the label on the package says it's from Japan, although that's not a certain criterion, but the extra little ring should be. Whichever media you choose, good luck!
The set up sucks. The length of the left ear bud is shorter than the right. Feels very uncomfortable.
THE CAMCORDER IT WAS NOT GOOD WIT WINDOWS VISTA AND WHEN I WANT TO RETURN THE PRODUCT THE SELLER DOESNT WANT TO RECIBE THE PRODUCT ONLY BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOX ALSO HE CALL ME TO DELETE THE OTHER FEEDBAK AND THE CLAIM THAT I PUT HIM DONT BUY TO USA CAMERA
My husband bought me the Sony Vaio FS742W for Christmas. I have been so disappointed.Good Points: Great screen!! the picture quality is amazing!!Bad Points:There must be something wrong with the operating system. I am running Windows XP Home. From the time I opened the box, this computer has had trouble managing the updates. For instance, Java would like to download updates, but my operating system freezes everytime in mid installation.Also, I bought the Windows Fun Pack with the extra games and screen savers, etc. Won't install...soooo frustrating!! Any other game that I have bought I have had to uninstall and do a system restore...no fun!!I don't know if it is the computer design or the operating system, but this computer has been trouble since the beginning!!When I called customer service, their only advice was for me to reinstall the operating system. HMMMM...thanks for the help..NOT!
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.
When I received this player last Christmas, I was thrilled with it. It had excellent sound quality, the capacity seemed to be more than ample, the FM tuner worked like a dream,and the controls were extremely easy to master.The only issue I had with the player for the first few months was that the screen would occasionally "ghost." I did discover that this could easily be fixed by buying a special screw driver and removing, then reinserting, the battery.Roughly six months later, however, the player became full and it took it fifteen minutes to load every time I turned the play off or on. I figured that this was not a big deal as I could easily buy a micro sd card for the expansion slot. Consulting the Sandisk website, I learned that any card should work--this was completely incorrect. After two weeks of my computer and the player not recognizing the new card, as well as numerous calls to customer service, my father realized that only 4 gig and less cards would work in the slot. I got a new card, and was finally able to use the player again. Due to a flaw in the firmware, however, I am unable to delete any songs from the player, though I've tried every "solution" the Sandisk customer service page recommended.Now, the death of my Sansa has finally come--the wheel has become inoperable. I am unable to make any selections from the menu, choose songs or albums, or even control the player's volume. Even the slightest movement of the play sends the wheel moving through two or three rotations.In short, I would gladly have kept my old Creative USB MP3 player had I known how terrible this player is.
I was wondering what everyone was complaining about after several months of trouble free usage. Well, mine died too now.
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!
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
This is slow to install, dificult to take anywhere, and slow to transfer info. Buy a USB connected ZIP or better yet, for this kind of money you should be able to get a CD-RW.
I ordered this item because it is advertised as suited for the Axim x30. It isn't. In fact, the packaging itself says X3. So I have now two completely useless batteries that I paid more in shipping for than they themselves cost.The line - Hitech - Replacement X1111 PDA battery for Dell Axim X3, X3i, X30 PDAsimply isn't true.
I bought this gadget in Nov 2006 as an alternative to the Nano. I wanted something small and also something that would work with Napster's On-the-go feature, which is not compatible with the iPod. Had it not been for this particular requirement I actually would have bought the iPod without hesitation.So, to be straight, I haven't liked this thing almost from the moment I purchased it. Partly due to design, partly due to reliability issues:1. Button design. The buttons around the wheel are very hard to press b/c they're depressed below the surface of the wheel, unless you jab it with your nail's end. If I want to rewind or fast-foward, my finger won't catch the button properly, even though it feels like it did, and when I release the button the track just skips to the beginning or end instead of rewinding/fast-forwarding... ANNOYING.2. Quality. In the last month, the center function button has been giving me problems and doesn't always respond to my press, as though it's sort of stuck. Poor mechanical design. I haven't dropped it or poured water on it... this is a result of simply having used it normally. If the button stops working, this thing will become totally useless... KILLER.3. Record button design. I never use the record feature, and who does?? But the HUGE button is prominently located on the upper left side, right where it's comfortable to hold your index and ring fingers as you curl them under the device. Particularly when I jog with it, my finger frequently accidentally hits this button and it STOPS playing the track and starts recording, which is ridiculous, but the worst part is...4. Record feature bug. ... recently, after I accidentally hit the record button, it won't STOP recording! I press all the buttons to try to make it stop and even try to shut it off, and nothing happens. It just keeps recording until all available space is used up, making it totally unusable for minutes at a time. KILLER.5. Dumb subscription synch feature. If you haven't synched it in a couple weeks and you use Napster On The Go, the licences will not have been renewed so you are asked to sync it again to update the licences - FINE, this is normal. But if I play an album that happens to need renewing, it will cycle through EVERY song and spend seconds on each one, flashing me a message to re-synch. OKAY, I GET IT. It won't let me cancel out of this annoying cycle until it's done going through every song in the album. 18 tracks on an album that aren't updated, and man, there's a 2 minutes of my time spent staring at my MP3 player wishing it would just stop. And the power button won't kill it. KILLER.6. Power button does too much but not what I want it to do. The power button is a multi-function button that takes you to various menus. But the bloody thing doesn't really do well what it should: turn the unit OFF promptly. It doesn't interrupt certain functions (read above) and seems to be a bit picky, esp b/c you have to hold it down for several seconds to get it to shut off. If you don't hold it down quite long enough and get impatient, you'll be taken to various menus instead of getting it to shut down. Not killer, but STUPID.So, in sum, the design and reliability of this thing have been sub-par by any standard. Although it plays music with nice audio quality, if I get annoyed with it every other time I use it and it prevents me from playing music, even for just a minute, it's garbage b/c it's not fulfilling its mission as a music player.On the plus side, the audio is quite nice - although the audio on the iPod is better, as the equalization is simply better. The video feature is really awesome. the screen is nice and bright, and synching video with the included converter is pretty easy. Photos display well, too. The recorder, I presume, works well but I never use it. I suppose it could be handy if you're looking for that feature.My conclusion is that this is a nice unit with good features and good ideas that make it a good contender to the iPod. But with so many little, simple flaws that inhibit my easily using it, which drive me crazy, and bigger reliability issues with buttons, I wouldn't go near it despite the attractive feature set.
This is just too small, it does fir great in a purse, but the legs don&#8217;t stay bent and it changes position on it&#8217;s own when setting up a picture, keep looking&#8230;
these cables i received are a cheap chinese knockoff. although they do work they are cheaply made and am wondering for how long. As the saying goes "you get what you pay for" but this is nothing less than false advertising.
This is a horrible product! First of all, the speakers are so small and the connecting wires so short, they should only be used with a computer (even though the instruction sheet indicates that they can be connected to other devices like TVs, DVD players, etc.). Secondly, they don't even work as 5.1 speakers with a computer! They act as basic stereo speakers with redundancy (i.e. center and rear channels just play the same audio as the front channels, and the subwoofer doesn't play anything at all). Thirdly, they were left in their semi-working state one morning and by that evening (that is, after work), they didn't even turn on!These speakers have literally nothing to warrant buying them. Certainly not for $50+!!
I bought this for my wife so she could have people sign her invoices on a Kindle Fire. The tip does not make a good connection and often you could not make a selection, or turn a page. I have a Bamboo for my iPad and it works much better.
I have owned a few gps and this the first one not to show what direction to turn until you are almost at the street your turning on. Even then you have to find it on the map as you approach. No icon to make this easy.I'm use to having an icon that shows what direction the next turn is. Working in big cities and not knowing what lane to be in is quite frustrating in bumper to bumper traffic. Finding out you have to cross 3 lanes in box truck at the last minute isn't much help. This is a basic feature found on every other gps I have seen or used. Why Garmin chose to leave this basic function out is bewildering.It does speak the direction, but even at max volume in my work truck its very hard to hear what direction was spoken. There is an icon you can push that will have the gps repeat the last direction. But I drive a bouncy box truck and trying to hit a small icon isn't that easy without taking your eyes off the road for to long a time.If you don't mind not knowing which direction your going to turn next, then everything else about this gps is pretty good.
This product is not what I was looking for.the selling point was that it had two video outputs.what they don't tell you is that they are seperate component outputs.pluschannel 1,2,3 only go to one outputmaking that part of my selector useless. i don't have hdmi tv'sthat leaves only channel 4, 5 for composite video output.i'm glad this was on sale. I would have been pissed if I paid$150.00 for this junkI was looking for a five channel a/v switch.i paid for a two channel :(
Sound quality is passable for the price, but right now I can hear a loud hissing (if I get close, it sounds like it might be picking up a radio station) and the speakers aren't even turned on. They're just plugged in. This product is defective right out of the box.I won't be buying from Altec-Lansing anymore. What kind of company ships a product that is so obviously broken? Do they even care?
For a small stand- it has the potential to be great in the field. My clients and I prefer to work outdoors and I found self wanting this type of stand for field work using small portable speedlights. The stand footprint is perfect enough for this type of lite duty. The weight is also perfect for an assistant to pick up and hold to create more dramatic looks. The height is also perfect for most field shooting. But I returned it because my stand arrived defective . The middle tube was stuck and was impossible to fully extend without breaking it. My close inspection revealed a design flaw in the knobs that lock the tubes in place. The knobs cause the tubes to misalighn and seize. I decide to not get it exchanged because I could tell this was a major design flaw for this item and would break with very little use. I decided to get the more expensive Claumet/manfroto stand. Because I wanted cheap, I got cheap quality. I spent slightly more to get a stand that is going to last me for years.
Easy to setup for surfing and email. But trying to get gaming going, specifically for Microsoft Allegiance, was a dismal failure. I think in part due to the limit of 10 ports you can open. Also, I was unable to get a behind the firewall static IP navigating out through the router. Moral is. Base usage, web surfing, email, certain games, its okay. Advanced usage, go for something like the umax ugate-3000. I sent the following to linksys, along with several other messages, but have no responses. ===== LinkSys BEFSR41 4Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is INCOMPATIBLE with Allegiance (I think).I have a cable modem run into a LinkSys 4 port cable modem router. Put my gaming machine into the 'dmz' and opened ports 28804 and 47624. Game drops me to the lobby (if I'm lucky) about 2 mins into a battle. I think the issues is I am unable to open the full range of ports (2300-2400) in the LinkSys configuration, as the linksys router will only let me open ten (yes, ten) ports.LinkSys support is less than useless.Game runs fine ( and is great fun ) over direct IP connection through cable modem-&gt;smc 10/100 hub.Moral of the story, if you want decent gaming, and want to use a router on your cable modem/dsl, get something like a umax ugate-3000, netgear, or webramp. Currently reevaluating router choice. If anyone is interested, I will let you know how it comes out. One LinkSys BEFSR41 4Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router for sale.
Ok, after getting yet another bruise on my knee after my Nuvi fallin down, I went online and ordered a dashboard friction mount. This Garmin Suction Cup that came with my Nuvi 350 works fine most of the time (90%?) if you put it properly. But when it falls it falls and this is not you want to be into when you are on the road.I got it falling many times in 2.5 years but I was reluctant to replace it because I felt that I just did not put it carefully enough on the windshield. But I believe that any kind of a car gps mount should be fool proof to begin with and this thing is not, which is not acceptable when one's security is at stake.
I'm very disappointed user since I bought it ~10 months ago. Before that I was happy with my old 3MP Sony DSC-S70 which I had for over 5 years before I did the upgrade.- My biggest complain is from the non-working Auto-Focus. Even in a day light you may get 50% of the pictures completely out-of-focus and useless. I get used to set Focus manually if I want to get pictures on Focus but is not very practical at least- On movie the camera is USELESS too, due to the constantly fluctuating Auto-Focus. A way around is to set the distance manually which is not what a movie is all about. What a shame for 5* Review I've read before I bought it 10 months ago- Zoom range is not practical. Don't have wide angle for close up and only 3x zoom is not enough.- In Standard (compressed) mode pictures are OK on a day light (saves space) but on a night shots are so compressed that you loose so many pixels and you can't zoom into. So who cares if it saves space and the picture is useless.- Flash recharge time is terribly slow besides that is so weak that you can't use it more than 2-3 feet away. I had to buy Sony HVLFSL1B External Slave Flash for ~ $73.76 which helped but you have to carry it too.- The CCD broke after 6 months while the camera was still under warranty and Sony fixed it. They replaced the lens too because they found it bad too. It took them almost a month to repair it.- even on a bright day, most of the pictures are little underexposed+ the only positive thing is the excellent battery life+ picture has good contrast and colorOverall I'm extremely disappointed and I'm looking for a replacement.I only don't how I can trust Camera review(s) since by the time I bought it, the camera had excellent (5*) reviews both from experts and users.I rate it with single (1*) and now (10 months later) I'm reading that other users have similar experience.I don't see a reason why anybody should buy this model :-(
Please note that the product is incorrectly labelled. They combined the name of two different products. This is a Pro1D Filter with DMC, not a Super HMC.
I've had a LaCie Big Disk Extreme for about 4 years now. For the first 2 years it was fine, then it started losing connectivity and shutting off. LaCie said it was a power supply problem (which I read about online as well, it's been a problem with this model) and replaced the power supply for free as a "one time courtesy". Six months later it started making strange sounds and losing connectivity regularly again. Customer service said it sounded like a power supply issue again, and would not replace the power supply for free again b/c I already got my "courtesy" free one. I bought a new one, and it didn't fix the problem. I haven't lost data yet, but I bought a new Western Digital drive and transferred everything to be safe. I no longer trust LaCie, and you shouldn't either. Backup drives are too important to have regular failures.
Umm yeah, unless you're used to carrying around a massive photo kit, I'll bet this will not seem like a small bag to you. Like other reviews have stated, it's so darn blocky, like a cooler, I can't imagine using it when I travel. It almost seems like this is really just designed to transport equipment (like on a plane and then into a hotel) but not necessarily to use in the field. Maybe it's me, but I was basically expecting a holster type bag with a little extra room for a flash, filter and other accessories. This is not that bag.
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!
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 saw that these were reviewed relatively well for inexpensive buds amongst a large group of people (and an older CNET article) so I decided to give them a shot. I came away unimpressed, even with the low price.I will say that for the price (which at this writing was $14), they sound just ok with certain things (like enhanced bass)but mostly worse than the standard iPod\iPhone headphones. The bass is definitely cranked up regardless of whatever "equalizer" setting you choose on your iPod, iPad, MP3 device, etc. What makes them seem so sub-par is the very dissapointing high and mid range quality. No matter what the source I chose to listen to (music, video, game, movie) the bass was overpowering and everything else sounded canned, muffled, tinny and generally underwhelming.Comfort and build are decent, but nothing to increase my rating.I dont consider myself an audiophile by any means but even with a low price, I cannot recommend these for people who like a decent sound to their buds. My only point of comparison are the buds included with my iPad and a pair of more expensive Sennheiser CX-300's which (even though it's an unfair comparison) sound like they cost hundreds of times more than these buds.
I got a four way switch instead of a five way. All the packaging said it was a five way so I assumed this was just a one time mix up but apparently this has happened to a few other people. I just kept it (the four ways are more expensive and I'm planning on buying a Tele anyway) but if you're looking for the five way switch it might be better to look elsewhere.
The printer comes with a printed set-up guide, but the installation and operations documents are all on the CD. Much of the set-up informaiton consists of cumbersome Flash animations. In this price range, it's reasonable to expect printed installation and operations manuals.After going through the installation process, my systems could not see the printer. I ran through standard trouble shooting procedures: re-installing, removing other devices, deleting preference files, etc, to no avail.I phoned HP support for the first time. (It ultimately took 5 phone calls and hours on the phone to resolve the problem.) On one call, I was transferred to 8 separate support people. Each went through the same script, insisting I answer the same questions ... HP must have an incredibly bad call center if they can't forward this information! Plus, the call center seems to be in India. I'm not going to complain about ooutsourcing support, but when a customer can't understand the operatoor's accent, that's a problem.On my fifth call, I finally got through to a VERY HELPFUL woman who spent a great deal of time on the phone trouble-shooting. She then had to go consult someone and call me back (which she did). Eventually, getting the printer running was pretty simple... but the steps we went through were totally undocumented.Once the printer was up and running, I found the print performance to be fine. Howeverm the HP "all-in-one" software has a complicated and non-standard interface. It also added itself to my auto-start folder.Given the very real cost of my time, this printer turned out to be far more expensive than I had planned for. I'm very disappointed with the documentation, support, and software usability, and I will avoid HP products in the future.
the thing i got was not what was pictured. it doesnt sit in the socket well.spend a few dollars and get something that's not garbage
I was so hopeful that this unit would be the one...Unfortunately, it's not. I've used several store-bought CDs in this player, and the supposed 40-second skip protection I've set it at is a joke. The minute it's in any position other than horizontal, it's skipping and going silent for long gaps. Also, the start-up seems to take a long time. As for the remote, I find the buttons to be poorly spaced, and the whole thing should be oriented differently for maximum ease of use.I miss my silly Sony Vaio Music Stick with no moving parts...
Wow. I am enraged right now at this godforsaken POS laptop "lock". Let me set the scene:I go into the library for a nice, long afternoon of studying. I don't feel comfortable leaving my laptop on the table whenever I go to the bathroom, so I bring this Targus Defcon CL along to secure my computer for whenever I'm not at the table. I connect it and get on with my studying. Come dinnertime, I feel it's time to go, so I put the combo in the lock and IT WON'T UNLOCK. WTF.I am getting frantic, thinking maybe I've gone insane and forgot the combo (which would be impossible since it's the digits of my freaking date of birth). Desperate, I Google "Targus Defcon CL won't open". Lo and behold, this exact same thing has happened to hundreds of other people!! The Amazon reviews alone are almost all about how the combo will randomly change on you! Now I'm trippin out, so I start Googling a way to open the piece of crap up without the combo. Luckily, engagdet.com did an article a few years ago about how easy it is to cut the cable or to decipher the combination of these things.I drive home to grab a strong set of wire cutters, and come back to cut the cable. Takes me about 10 minutes to cut through, with a 7" wire cutter (something a person can have in their pocket while you're away from your comp, spend 10 min, and be off with your laptop in their hands). Unfortunately, during that 10 min duration, someone reports me to the librarian because they think I'm trying to steal a laptop. I have to log in to the computer to prove that it's mine. Slightly embarrassing, but even he thought it was hilarious that the lock not only messed up my combo, but was pretty easy to cut through.SO, to recap, the reasons this is the WORST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER PURCHASED:1) IT WILL RANDOMLY CHANGE THE COMBO. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MORE CASES THAN NOT (Google it).2) The cable literally takes 5-10 minutes with a mediocre set of cutters to get through. Anyone can take your laptop if you are off in the bathroom or something for a bit.
I have owned this, along with the wireless notebook card, for 6 months. I was cruising the internet and sharing computers with ease (HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY), and months had gone by like dust in the wind. Then, it happened, the dust turned into a sand storm as if I were in the Mohabi Desert (translation - everything stopped working) I thought it might be my cable company, but this had not been the case. I tried the install process over and over an over, as if I were a musician trying to compose an award winning song. Finally, I gave up.Since people have showered this company with compliments about their incredulous products, I decided to give them a holler. Dialing with enthusiasm, I anticipated that an endearing women or man would answer my questions with hallowed response. ( Note to self, scratch that thought) The result, hours upon hours of being on hold as if I were "Waiting for Godot". (Note :This is for the wireless products) I even cooked dinner watched a movie and sang Soprano while on hold for help. Finally, I emailed them and they told me I could return the products as long as I had the receipt. Well , I threw those away in December. I emailed them back stating that if I can talk to your support, maybe we can work through this . Well, I am still "Waiting for Godot" ...
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.
I bought these things and returned them the next day. The sound quality although decent, is not as good as Labtec Axis-502 headphones, which are also half the price. My biggest problem with these things was how uncomfortable they were. the over the ears part is not padded and has a groove where the line that goes to the other side is located. This groove causes discomfort almost imediately. I suggest looking into other headsets.
After I tested it for 1 week it just was really hard to make it read DVDs or CDs, whatsoever... The sound quality is not good... Its being 10 months since I bought this one and it went just back to the original box and replaced it with a JVC MP3/WMA receiver... Way better choice!
Unfortunately, the piece that plugs in to the MP3 player snapped off. Good sound but wouldn't recommend them because of the design. Only had the headphones for a few weeks before I had to return them.
I purchased the Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast Cable/DSL Router, the Linksys 10/100 USB Network Adapter... , and the Linksys ProConnect USB 4-Port Hub. All three devices failed miserably.First, I install the 4-Port USB Hub. It appeared to have worked well; however, I was misled. The instruction booklet clearly stated that to preserve the power from your PC, plug in the adapter. That did not work at all. I had to remove the adapter from the hub and attach it to the USB port of my computer. This is what I found out. As long as I don't have more than one device attached to this hub, it runs well.Secondly, I installed and reinstall the Network Adapter over seven times because for some strange reason, my computer would lose this driver. Installation for this device was a headache. On two computers, I spent four straight hours. The installation consistently crashed my computer. After reinstalling and configuring the network, the darn thing actually decided to behave. I learned that before shutting down the computer, you must remove this adapter.Thirdly, I tried to install the router. After attaching the network cable to the modem and the router, the cable modem did not have access to the internet. Of course, I figure this would happen because I had to configure the router. Well, guess what, I could not configure the router because the cable modem no longer had internet access. I detached the cable modem and the router. At first, the cable modem could not gain internet access. After a while, it did. So I tried to work on the router one more time. What a waste of time. It did not work. I detached both devices, and from that point on, the cable modem could not connect to the internet.I call Linksys technical support and waited for over an hour and a half before I got a hold of a representative. I explained to the representative what had happened. At first, I thought he would be helpful, but that was also a waste of time. We could not connect to the internet. I explained to him that the cable modem was not connecting. He advised me to call the cable modem's manufacturer to resolve the problem. I informed the representative about a dozen times that the cable modem was working properly before I attached it to the router. After wasting another hour, I thanked the representative and hung up the phone.What I tried to do was remove the cable modem and reinstall it all over again. I could not do that at all. I went to the registry and removed all files associated with the modem. I used the file search feature to remove all files associated with the modem. I tried to reinstall it, and again, it failed. Now, I have to call the manufacturer and see if they can locate the problem.All I wanted to do was create a network of three computers to gain internet access. I thought it would be wise to invest on Linksys products because their prices were cheap. I wasted over nine hours on a Saturday to achieve this task, but instead ended up frustrated, bitter, and angry. You know what they say, you get what you pay for. I will never purchase another product from Linksys again.
This is a very strange camera. At first glance, it seems superb:- FAST! Ready to shoot moments after turning it on, fast autofocus!- Nice size!- Great battery life!- Big LCD screen!- Nice controls!- 640x480 30 fps video - super convenient!Almost perfect, until I snapped some pictures. They are OK when viewed as small images. But blow them up a little (not very much at all), and they're blurry as heck! My 6-year old 1 megapixel Agfa takes finer pictures!I've been shooting pictures using SLRs and digicams for more than 20 years, and have never before had a problem with blurred shots, except when expected (e.g., snapping moving objects or low-light conditions).When I saw how blurred the shots were, my first thought was to make an appointment with a neurologist to check for Parkinson's Disease. Fortunately, I see that others ar complaining of the same problem, and my wife swears that I don't have a tremor, so I'll pin the blame on the camera.After a few days of use, the camera has also started to crash: suddenly turns off for no reason, doesn't perform the shutdown sequence (retracting lens). Screen indicates that batteries are fully charged.Ugh!This one's going back!
I have a siliver one. It's very hard to do clicking and bad for people to need to use mouse for long time. After I used it for a day, my back, right arm and right hand figures started hurting.
I bought this DVD changer in October '07 and by July '08 it has started to die as described in other reviews. It takes forever to change chapters, it won't play legitimate disks I have recorded from tv, and it even refuses to play some store bought concert DVDs dropping back to the menu after a five minute stall. I refuse to have another Sony product in my home from this day on. There was a time Sony meant quality, but this is a heap of excrement! Add to that what Sony has done to people's computers with their copy protection malwear, I would say they are the lowest form of business out there and should be avoided at all costs!
From day one, there have been nothing but problems with this product. It skips on the higher tracks of every CD I have ever given it (including new ones), and the volume on the radio randomly goes quiet while playing. Purchase the Sony counterpart, not this.
The price is really great for the goods, but $.99 per pound (the item weighs 12 pounds) is highway robbery. That's another $12.00. This company also has a per item shipping rate of under $5.00. Why isn't that applied to this product?
Terrible picture quality when compared to the Q-See QSC48030 High Resolution Weatherproof CCD Camera w/100ft of Night Vision (Color). The one I received is on it way back for a refund, the QSC48030 has verygood night and day time picture quality and is worth the extra $$$'s.
Product does not work with Windows Vista. I opened a ticket with Griffin, Case: AFV-20522-844 on 26 Dec 2007. I received a prompt (automated) response with case number. The case asks if Griffin would offer a download update for Windows Vista... As of 12 Jan 2008, I have had no further contact by Griffin. I went to Griffin's website on 12 Jan and could find no way to inquire on my case, short of submitting another question.If/when Griffin responds, I will update this review.
I thought this TV would serve all our guest room needs.....seemed to have everything. And "Toshiba"....well, I was pretty excited!It arrived just fine in a sturdy, heavy-duty box...no signs of rough treatment.Inside ,though, the TV was cracked along the front/top. I thought, well, it's visible if it's beneath you...like on the floor where it sat, but maybe I can overlook that if I set it up on the tall table I had planned for it....that is IF it worked when I plugged it in. It didn't.The packers had to know it was cracked when they packed it in it's styrofoam and nice sturdy box and shipped it off.I think Toshiba should know about this problem...which doesn't make their company look very reputable to the consumer.Besides all that....If the set had been ok and had worked, the weight of the thing is un-manageable. It's about 80 lbs. and large.Amazon was very Honorable, as I had anticipated. Took a few days to set up a retrieval time and after about a week they had already emailed me with refund info. Amazon is great....I'll never stop shopping them.I do, however, hope they report this problem to Toshiba. The warehouse people need some adjustments!!Thanks for reading!!
Purchased this case thinking it would be good being a leather Canon product. Unfortunatley its a very poor case, the camera is a very tight fit, the magnet that holds it closed has zero strength. Also the case is very square with sharp pointy corners, so when i tried to get it in and out of my shorts pocket it was a pain. I ended up getting a Crumpler, really nice, and much better.
Garmin has a policy of allowing free updates for 60 days only on this product, but there is nothing on the package to warn of this. So when I figured out that it needed updating, it was past the date. I AM REALLY MAJORLY TICKED OFF AT GARMIN! I sat on hold for 35 minutes, got cut off, sat on hold for another 15 minutes, got transferred, sat on hold for another hour and then was told there was nothing they couldn't fix it.WARNING! LOOK FOR A DIFFERENT BRAND!
An alright printer till the control panel LCD died. All the same, can't seem to find a decent machine from anywhere. HP, Canon, Epson, they're all the same. Really bad printers.
Not sure what this is supposed to be used for, since it did not work for my intended purpose. I bought it to output the progressive output (RGB) from my DVD player to my video projector via VGA. the projector displayed; "input not recognized". Too bad, for I am left with the yellow composite video input.
I was fairly happy with this charger for a few weeks, although the user interface (and yes, it has one) is not intuitive - I had to read the manual to understand what its modes are and what the display is trying to say.Unfortunately, it died for no obvious reason after a few weeks. Called Maha tech support - they were helpful and sympathetic. Once we ran some diagnostics and they concluded it was really dead, they took my name & address and promised me a replacement unit.No replacement unit ever arrived - it's been > 1 month. Given that I can do other profitable things with my time, all I accomplished by calling them was to double the cost of a dead gadget.I think it is a decently-designed product, kudos for trying to innovate, cost-reduced to the point of being too delicate for its job, and backed by a flakey support system.
So..I'm new to Ipods and had to try hooking it up with an FM transmitter in my car to replace my trunk-mounted cd changer which died. Rather than replacing the changer for $500, the Ipod could be a great alternative. The car is a BMW with an excellent sound system.Based upon the reviews on this site, the 31999 was THE one to get. Better than other Kensingtons, better than other brands, etc. So I got one, plugged it in and it fired up like a charm. Setting to a station is a snap and, if you can find a channel without static, it connects seamlessly.But in the Boston area, it was hard to find an available frequency without static. Once I did, there was a constant hissing once the Ipod connected. Furthermore, if you can get past the hissing, the high end of the vocals slurred and distorted..."s"es sound like "esh"s, and it just wasn't enjoyable listening to poor audio.So, if you're a discriminating listener, and are looking for good audio quality, an FM connection with this device is not the way to go. And if this product is the best available in 11/07, perhaps the next generation of devices will be superior. But I bought the product to enjoy listening to music as I had before, and the problem is there's just too much audio quality lost in substituting an FM signal for a hard-wired cd changer.
The earhooks, although flexible, will not stay on my ears. One side is more firm than other but drives me crazy. I can't wait to get another set of earphones for commute and workout.
I bought this because it was a recommended accessory with the bower flash I bought but it doesn't fit, ergo, it is worthless to me. Amazon is usually the best experience one could have and I will always shop with them first but in this case, it would be ridiculous to return it (shipping would likely exceed value).
Do not buy this product. My first Maxtor failed after three months. The replacement was free but did not work due to a bum drive. The second replacement was free as well but the replacement should have been sent to Europe and the power supply is incompatible with US requirements. The service and product have been very poor. I would like a cash reimbursement for the postage and time spent on this. As well as a reimbursement to purchase a storage device from a different company.
I bought this as a gift for my husband since he loves teas. The idea of the flowering tea is nice and the flavors are fine. My main problem is with the pot. The lid just does not fit! It is deformed and constantly rattles and wobbles back and forth. It is as if the two pieces were not meant to go together. I intended to return it, but somehow lost the box. Now I am stuck with a malformed tea pot. I am sure sooner or later the lid will just fall off and break. If you want a flowering tea pot, look for a different one.
I was impressed with the packaging and "appearance" of quality. The shipper was very timely in getting my order out to me. When I received the item I plugged it into my stereo and DVD player. The quality of the product is very generic and was worthless. I received nothing but a distored signal coming through my speakers. I rechecked all the connections and made sure that they were all tight yet to no avail. I've been hooking up my own electronics for years. After the attempt I replugged my optical cable in and tossed the other one away. I did not contact the seller, I just thought it would be a waste of everyone's time and if a replacement was sent I would wind up with the same low quality product.
I bought this DVD player for my dorm room because it seemed like a great deal, and as a college student I obviously have a small budget. However, within a month of my purchase it began to skip, and eventually stopped reading DVD's completely. I suggest you shell out the extra money for a more reliable DVD player or else you will end up buying another DVD player anyways.
Was disappointed with this lens. Its ok but it didn't provide a big enough difference with a 2.8 for using in low light. I'm looking for something to use in low light and not have to use a flash at times. I compared against my 28-135 3.5-5.6 and 18-55 3.5-5.6, it just didn't make enough difference so I don' t feel the lens is worth the cost for that reason.
I purchased this card because I take a number of speed shots and, while my camera can hold them in memory for a period of time until they are written to disk, I periodically fill that memory as well. As a result I wanted to get a fast card compatible with my camera. The specs for class 4 memory cards go up to 15MB per second, while the ones for 6 cards go up to 20MBps. The packaging claims 16MBps meaning that this only barely gets into the class 6 range. This would be more than adequate for most things, but when I am taking pictures of my daughter's rugby team in sport mode, I want them to be written to the card as fast as possible, I know that the card speed is just one of a number of things that go into the actual write speed, but this is the one that I can easily change. Like I said, for most things, this card would be perfectly acceptable and the price is pretty good. It just wasn't what I wanted/needed.
These pens will write just fine on disks that don't have an unlabeled, mirror finish. On those disks, however, the black ink turns light gray as it dries. I did not try the other colors, but the other reviews are certainly discouraging. What types of disks have mirror finishes? I have two from different manufacturers, one of which is the archival quality, MAM-A 24K gold, the other being a generic disk from work.Unfortunately, the only reason I bought these pens was for use with the archival disks. After all, I've been using Sharpie markers on disks since the invention of the recordable CD, and I've had very, very few ever fail after passing an initial test. Since I was archiving a spare-time project that I had completed over 5 years, I wanted to do everything I could to preserve it -- thus the special disks (DvDs) and pens. I did find one pen that works on the mirror-finish disks:Archival Gold CD/DVD Safe Pen Solvent Free. These Archival Gold pens will occasionally have the same problem unless you scribble on a piece of paper first, which seems to make the ink flow better. (I tried that with the Memorex pens, and it didn't work.)BTW, when I'm writing on disks, I try to keep some Purell or equivalent alcohol-based hand sanitizer close by, along with some tissue. If you don't wait too long to apply it, Purell will remove markings from disks without a trace. When working with archival-quality disks, you might just want to use ethyl alcohol, since it is recommended by archival disk manufacturers. We can't forget that the name of the game here is to avoid depositing potentially damaging chemical residues on the disks!Don't shoot the messenger!Tim
Do not get this. Wow, for the price, you figured you can get a few years of use. I used this three times, shooting scenery and it fell apart on me. What a useless POS.
What a waste of a few bucks. I knew I bought an inexpensive filter but please, couldn't you just run a marker around the cut edges of the glass? The edges looked cheap and reflective. Don't make the same mistake, mine is aging in a drawer.
i purchased a kaito 1103 from amazon several months age after reading favorable reviews.this radio is the worst purchase i have ever made. after weeks of annoying intermittent on and offaudio the radio now cannot be turned on at all. the many other gripes i had with this radio such as poor selectivity and sensitivity are now immaterial.
This charger does not charge. I liked the design, but when I actually tried to charge my iPhone and iPod it does nothing other than give the appearance it's charging. I understand it was cheap, and may not have worked as quickly or lasted as long, but I would have thought it would have at least worked to some degree.
I've owned two of these hubs, neither work any longer. After about 8 months, the power supplies start to fail and the hubs become intermittant (some ports don't work), then they die completely. I won't be buying any more Belkin products.
I bought this particular dvd player for my son for Christmas. I thought it was a great deal but it turns out it wasn't so great. For one it will not play Disney DVDs and doesn't play all movie DVDs. It's kind of a hit and miss thing. Will it play or won't it. You are better off buying a known brand even if it costs more.
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.
Yes it fits on my Olympus FL-36, but it will slowly work its way off unless you cram it on and its still not a great fit. Its pretty cheap and works ok, though I would recommend you look for another one and spend a few extra bucks. You have an expensive SLR and a flash, another few dollars wont kill you. make sure you buy equally high quality (but often pretty cheap here on Amazon) accessories for your expensive camera.
It does the job but is very flimsy.The memory stick is inserted sideways and is not locked in place causing it to drop out with ease.The side slot also creates an awkward shape and at times can not be inserted in tight USB slots.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorVolume too low
I recently bought this camera through this website. After extensive research, I was won over by the other review here that tells of the ease of use with Macs iMovies because we were planning to purchase a new iMac. Well, the new computer is here and after several days of frustration I have learned that this camera will only import video to macs with OS X 10.1-10.3. Lo and Behold all new iMacs are loaded with OS X 10.4 and this Camera is totally unable to communicate. The folks at panasonic are alternatingly clueless and unhelpful after waiting on the phone around 20 min. and they don't plan on releasing and drivers to make this brand new model of camera compatible with the brand new model of operating system!!! I am at my wits end and out 800 bucks!!!!!
I loved the sound on these Etymotic earbuds, and their noise-canceling propoerties are second to none. The earbuds are comfortable, and other than a somewhat weak bass (even with a good earbud seal), the quality of sound for music and speech is fantastic. Unfortunately, almost exactly 1 year after buying these earbuds, one side's sound cut out. I sent them to Etymotic and they fixed a frayed wire in the Y-connector. Approximately one year later, the exact same thing happened. Once again, Etymotic fixed it under warranty. One year after that (now 3 years after purchase), the wire has frayed again. I don't know whether Eytmotic will fix it again, but this is annoying. It costs a fair amount to ship this back to the U.S. for repair yearly, and I am without my earbuds for 2-3 weeks. I think the problem lies with the weight of the Y-connector, which is covered under a thick plastic piece. Despite my keeping the earbuds in their case when not in use, and my use of the shirt clip (to hold the heaving Y-connector), this problem seems to recur yearly. Unfortunately, due to this issue, I can't recommend these earbuds despite their excellent sound and noise-canceling qualities.
We have owned this for around three years and finally can't take it anymore. I agree with the other reviewers that it is junk with all the same problems they expressed.
I've owned a number of printers, including an earlier HP Officejet all-in-one that lasted for years. This one, more expensive than a lot of printers I could have chosen, is a huge disappointment. Not only does it lack the handy feeder for envelopes (you have to unload and reload), it simply won't print them without jamming. I've tried putting in fewer, more, etc.Many labels and card stocks also jam, and those papers are expensive! About every 10th sheet it feeds in two to three sheets, printing a bit on each one. About every 100th sheet of regular paper it jams. No, I really don't think it's me. Have had no major probs with previous printers.Also it seems to eat ink. Will seriously think of getting something other than HP in future. I've had it about a year and can't wait for it to totally break down so I can replace it.
I live in Key West, FL so rarely make the 3hr drive to miami. I was up there at BrandSmartUSA and saw the Coby DVD R1100 (new version of the R1000) for $148 new. I had wanted one for some time so thought this was my chance. I got it home and got all hooked up, ready to see what recording quality was like....but never got that far since the DVD tray won't open! I tried resetting, turning off power, etc. I looked on their website for suggestions but nothing. I am not contacting customer service since they have inconvenient hours Mon-Fri only. I have to head back up to miami tomorrow so not passing up the chance to return it to miami so I can wait to talk to a tech next Mon that's going to want me to return it anyway.
My parents bought me this printer to use in college and ever since the first day I have used it, it has given me nothing but grief. First I had problems with the software, and then it printed everything in a green tint. It has also eaten paper, and currently, it won't print at all. On top of that, even when it does print it does so poorly. I know my parents wanted to get me a good quality photo printer to use for my school work, but this wasn't it. I plan on going right back to HP.
Huge disappointment. These earphones do not stay in the ear while exercising. It's not like I am doing anything enormously strenuous either, just simple walking or the occasional elliptical session. I'm constantly having to adjust the phones so they stay put, but they never do. Maybe I have misshapen ears, but these are terrible.
this ink is of really poor quality... my printer wont print without a line through the text and it wont print certain colors... green prints yellow, blue prints pink, etc etc... total waste of money... spend the extra money to get a real cartridge...
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.
This MP3 player has everything that people state, EXCELLENT sound quality, awesome song grouping (on the computer, kind of tedious if u try to do it on the player), photo storage capabilities (even though you can't listen to music while veiwing photos, which is really kinda dumb) and the best shuffle feature i've ever witnessed. Its just like what the other guy said, it picks the most listened genre and then shuffles into a song that is close by to that and mixes it in. I have almost my whole compt. library of songs on here and i can shuffle the entire list and i won't be disappointed. The earbuds are kinda odd, so i got some other ones from phillips, however the ones that come with the player aren't bad, they just tend to tangle real easily. The screen is great, shows the song, artist, and album (if you have all that info). You can even sync the player to Microsoft Media Player 11 and it'll make sure all your songs are updated with the proper media info and whatnot. Very good. The radio also is pretty decent as well, no problems there.Now the cons, DO NOT, i repeat, DO NOT UPDATE THIS PLAYER!!! Until creative comes out with a new patch, the updates WILL MESS UP YOUR PLAYER!!! Before I updated I went to the indoor track and ran like crazy with no problems. After I updated I WALKED to classes and the player would then stop and come up with the problem "rebuilding library". I'd wait for it to do this, and then play again, and it would then come up AGAIN and AGAIN. DO NOT UPDATE THIS PLAYER!!!The keypad is kinda sensitive but you can control that a bit, or just use the hold button which is what I do.Sometimes when i turned the player off it would turn on randomly, but that again was after I updated the thing. Like i said DO NOT UPDATE. They might state on their website that it will "make things run faster and better" or whatever. Yea thats true for when it works.All in all its a good player and i fully recommend.*Edit* 6/28/07I actually take back most of what I said...the player is good, if you want a CAR MP3 player. I actually regret not getting an Ipod over this, and if I could return this item for one I would do so in an instant. Like i said, it works great as a car MP3 player but I can't go running with this because it'll freeze up, and with all the Errors and other problems that have been popping up on this thing, It really isn't worth it....luckily I bought an extended warrenty with this so I was able to get my money back.
I bought a Seagate external hard drive to back up my office computer. After sixty days, the plug came loose on it and slid back inside the housing. I could not plug the USB cable into it. Seagate's reps insisted I return it, but it was full of customer information, including SS#'s and credit information, so I was not comfortable with that, especially after reading blogs where people who'd sent in defective units had received replacement rebuilt hard drives with other company's information still on them!!!!!I spoke to two Indian CSRs who kept telling me to erase it, and then return it. I could not for the life of me sense them into it that I could not plug it in TO erase it. Finally, an Indian manager (nearly impossible to understand, she had to keep spelling words for me so I'd know what she was saying!) took my number and said someone would call me back. No one did. Tried emailing them through the "contact us" email on their website. Guess what? It errors out. There is NO WAY to contact these people other than by phone, and that was a complete waste of an hour and a half on hold and struggling to understand CSRs. I have purchased many Seagate products in the past. Never again. Will stick with Western Digital in the future, if only to keep my blood pressure down. $109.99 for a two month old unit that had only been used five times (it's in rotation with others.) Just down the drain. sheesh!!!!!
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 give it one star due to the fact that they are far worse quality compared to very similarly priced HD 202. Maybe they look better and feel more comfortable, but the drivers are lower quality, and they are much higher impedance than most headphones are, resulting at much lower sound levels. What I find, I have to crank the computer volume to 100% and sometimes it is still not loud enough, especially for some youtube video clips where a person speaks softly.Buy HD 202, a far better option for about the same price. See my review on it as well.If Sennheiser would take 201 frame and put 202 drivers in it, that would be a far better option, and might be worth extra 10 bucks, but as is, 201 is considered junk in my opinion, having used several Sennheiser models including their true professional level units.Avoid this model.
although well hyped and styled the sound quality is poor. These should have been been labeled as 'NO BASS' earbuds. While they sound better than the Ipod buds (well anything would) the sound is tinny and lacks any hint of bass , period. Anyone would be better off with the Koss sparkplugs at 1/3 the cost
The FP1500 is what can only be described as pricey garbage. After returning two units, I have given up completely on anything manufactured by AudioVox. Even if the TVs actually worked correctly, the user guide is apparently written by someone with English as a third language, and also omits basic (and potentially useful) information. Their customer support personnel are surly, and less than helpful. Be forewarned: steer clear of AudioVox, and especially this LCD fiasco.
This recorder has good sound quality. However, it comes with version 7 of Dragon Naturally Speaking, instead of version 8, which has been on sale for over a year now. The new version is much more accurate; the old version produces a lot more errors, and correcting them is tedious and time-consuming. I would wait until Sony starts packaging the unit with the current software.
Monster Cable makes a lot of great cables. I think they are most known for their stereo cabling which is of much higher gauge than generic speaker cables, and they have great cables for the RCA in and out jacks as well. These are all ANALOG signals, and the extra quality can (and does) make a huge difference.On a digital connection, ambient interference is automatically filtered out. I don't own this item, but had to say I did in order to write a review. Cheap IEEE1394 cables are just as good. If you want to line the pockets of Monster Cable, replace that junky speaker cable you bought at Radio Shack!
This is NOT the standard magenta cartridge for a Canon MX7600 printer, as described. I'm going to be returning this one.
This iTem Isn't for removing scratces at all my white nano has suffered with scratches by using it but with the crome back of the ipod nano polished that good
I would also had not given this product any stars if I could. This is my second Toshiba SD-3980, both were given to me. The first one started with some problems when every time I inserted a DVD it said "the disc was incorrect." I finally got tired and trashed it. Later on though, a friend replaced my old one with one of the same model, and the process repeated itself. Don't fall for it. Stay away!
I always purchase HP printers, but this printer has caused me to switch to Canon and Samsung for my new printers. I use mostly black and white and actually purchased ANOTHER laser printer because this HP went through ink so quickly. I also print colored pages (about 10 pages per month--that's all!) and the color ink only lasts for 2-3 months. It has been a huge money pit. Save yourself some cash and get a better printer that doesn't go through ink as quickly.
I've had the X2 for roughly 14 months. The X2 was used for watching movies (about once every 2 weeks) and big sports event (NCAA/NFL finals.. etc). The unit worked up to about 1200 hrs, then the lamp blew. I was hoping to get to at least 1500 hrs before the lamp went out.Good picture quality for the price (799) but short lamp life (get extended warranty). Check other units first.
Everything worked great for five weeks until the stupid thing just stopped working in the middle of a song. I have never dropped it or overused it. I took great care of it, only using for 1-2 hours a day during my commute. I have not been able to turn it on since. It's totally dead. I contacted the manufacturer (after several calls and e-mails), and they sent me back to Amazon for a refund. They said, "Not our problem; you didn't buy from us. Contact Amazon." This product is #2 human waste in disguise. Buy it only if you enjoy throwing your money away.
I really, REALLY wanted to like this player. Hell I wanted to love it. For $500, you should love your purchase.The video and sound are stunning - really they are. The problem is the performance. DVDs and HD-DVDs alike would hang. Sometimes rebooting the player would work. Sometimes the video would hang and the audio would continue. Sometimes the player would just lock up hard and I'd have to power it off/on.This player is simply not ready for the real world. I've returned mine and I'm going back to my Sony upscaling DVD player until they can get this technology stable enough that it doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of a movie.I so wanted to like this player...
My issues with this device weren't related to it's compatibility with specific devices. The unit I got just simply didn't work. I hooked it up to the TV and then attached the DVR to port 1. The signal going to the TV would flash on and off every few seconds. After double checking all of the cable connections, I decided to try the other ports on the device.When I connected the DVR to port 2, the signal was flawless. When I tried port 3, it had the same issues as port 1. So I know it wasn't the DVR and it wasn't a cable issue. Only 1 of the 3 output ports functioned properly, so I'm returning the unit. Maybe the one I got just happened to be defective.
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.
I bought both KAS (Vicks) humidifiers V745A and rwm-975n and they both had the same problem. THEY LEAK WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR! One leaks from the cap, the other leaks no matter how you mount the water tank. A coincidence? No, KAS makes horrible humidifiers.
I have this printer for at home and also in my office. Both constantly have error messages for "Carriage Jam." There's no carriage jam. If I could, I would take a bat to the printer like in Office Space.
I purchased this to connect my Apple TV to my router. This product worked great but the problem is, is that it only worked for about 3 months and is now dead. I've tried plugging this into many different devices and the product still did not work so I decided to purchase a new CAT5e cable from Wal-Mart and it is working great (so far). I guess the saying still lives true, you get what you pay for, cheap cable, short shelf life.
This is the correct product but for some reason, it won't program to my car. I have the exact same one (but older) and it will unprogram and reprogram, but this remote won't work at all. Caution!
don't buy and if you bought and have not open, return it even if you loose 15% restocking fee.write at 4.3MB/srewrite the movie back to my desk top at 17.3MB/s ==> effectively the read speed.This is tooo slow of a write speed for such a big drive!!! at 32gb.
I would not recommend E2C's for people who prefer the Boom in their ear. Although really great response for High and Mid range frequencies, its the Low that is the killer. My Sony Fontopia (EX51) sounded better in Lows and its only 1/3rd price. The sound isolation was pretty good though. Another aspect was the lack of labeling on the sides, instead it is color coded. You have to remember which color goes where. But I guess you can get used to that. Overall my opinion is - I returned mine after a week of use.
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.
this battery charger charged my battery fast... for a while.then on a trip to thailand my battery suddenly stopped working, and this thing refused to charge it. i'm pretty sure the problem was this charger, and not the battery.
I purchased this over a year ago and have had the same problems from day-one. Setup takes some time and I spent several hours with Linksys tech support to get it working properly. Even after fine-tuning it, the wireless signal was faint at best. Today, I am having the same problems in a new and much smaller apartment. I would avoid this router.
I bought this SD memory around first days of December, is December 26th and the status of this stuff is "in Transit" I do not understand what that's really mean, but I think that I will never get it...
I bought the monitor, tried it but couldn't get a clear picture after trying a number of adjustments. I returned it, but the replacement was the same. Some of the lines seemed to not be displayed correctly - the bottom of the letters were slightly cut off. If I move the window up, then the line would appear correct (at a different position on the monitor), so it appears to be in the monitor, not in the image displayed. Also, there seemed to be a lot of inconsistent shadowing on characters. It gave me a headache even after trying it for a week or two. Bummer. The other ratings were high and the price was good.
This is the worst 5 in 1 machine ever made. This printer is not even on the Microsoft supported hardware list. Its horrible. It stops black printing completly if one of the other three color cartridges are empty. This 5 in 1 machine will do nothing, won't fax out, won't scan, if any ink cartridge is empty. A full replacement of all four cartidges will cost 2/3 of the original printer price. Cheap replacements ink cartridges will dry out the print head if not used often enough.
I bought this video card as a replacement for the original card, which fried itself, in my system (a 2003 Dell desk-top 8300, running Windows XP). Since my system is old, there were only a couple compatible video cards out there from which to choose, this Radeon X1550 card being one of them. (I'm using the AGP video card slot in my system.)Unfortunately, I must agree with the earlier reviewer in stating that this card blacks out my monitor display for 1-2 seconds every 5 minutes or so. One way around this issue seems to be to change the display settings to a lower display resolution (i.e. right-click on the desktop to change the display resolution setting).And also unfortunately, although this video card produces a very clear and crisp display at the highest resolution settings, the highest resolution settings also are when the blackouts occur. So I've set my screen resolution to one of the lowest possible settings just to avoid the annoyance of the screen blackouts, and it's working just fine that way (albeit at a lower screen resolution, which is rather annoying in itself).I didn't have much choice in compatible video cards due to the age of my system, so I am sort of stuck with this one. But if you do have a greater number of choices, I suggest you choose a different card than this one.
At first, I really liked this product, I used the firewire port exclusively until I found an eSATA PCI express card for my laptop.After a few months, a 500GB drive froze and was lost ... I accepted it as "one of those things" and bought another drive (different make). After a couple months, this also froze the exact same way.I used mine quite a bit on the road and to be fair, it's possible the power connection may have had something to do with it, but after $400 in lost drives, data and time, I went with Nexstar enclosures again which have been durable and now offer all 3 interfaces.PS: I recently bought a PCI express eSATA card and it's at least 3x faster than firewire in true data transfer rates ...
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.
It makes terrible squealing sounds particularly when first connecting. After that you can hear but the sound quality is terrible. And the fit is bad.
Everytime I try to charge my Ipaq it locks up. And, it does not charge it. I have tried the wall and the car charger. Both give the same results.
Connected the power supply to my Dell computer and then it proceeded to die within a few hours.The company wouldn't accept a return on the broken item.
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!
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!
I have been buying these before (from Microcenter). They are very cheap and I thought it was a very good deal. Particularly their 2600mAh for 4 for 5 bucks! But...Cons:-Of all the NiMh batteries I tried. This has the most number of failures. Some just dies. Some would hold very low charges after just a few cycles.-It is bigger in circumference compared to other batteries. Which will not fit some of my cameras and gadgets.-Exterior is made of paper and gets easily smashed, deformed.Pros:-Price. but for this kind of quality... not worth it.Also: With all the new low discharge batteries flooding the market (Eneloops, Rayovacs, Duracell, Kodak, etc.) There is no longer any reason to buy this kind of batteries. Even this company is now manufacturing their own Hybrio.
I purchased a 2Gb Extreme III SD Card, and it stores the images taken with my DSLR, but it does not display the files in my PC, through the Sandisk usb adapter. Therefore, I have to plug the camera directly to the PC. It is very inconvenient.
6 weeks after the 1 year warranty expired on my BEFSR41 version2, the product went into an irrecoverable state in which the WAN port wasn't active, the web gui wasn't reachable by LAN port, and the red diag light just stayed lit up (even after resets as instructed by support from Linksys). ...The solution ends up being the need to purchase another cable/dsl router. The D-link DI-704P will hopefully have a longer life (it already has better features, and a better price).Apart from the failure, the linksys is good (although missing a print server port).
This lock is absolutely a piece of crap. The lock reset after a few uses and was stuck in my computer. When I called the company, this is what they emailed me:SUGGESTION 1: Manual DecodingStart with 0000 and sequentially enter combinations until you find the proper combination. Remember to press the silver button after each number change. On average, it takes about 45 minutes to discover the code. While manual decoding may seem to be a time consuming option, it prevents damage to the notebook and allows the user to continue to use the DEFCON CL.SUGGESTION 2: Sawing off the DEFCON CLUsing a hacksaw with a metal cutting blade, saw through the plastic head and metal post as shown in the picture below. You can then unscrew the portion of the metal post that remains in your computer.I cut the cable with wire cables to make it portable again and then started at 0000. I finally stumbled upon my code. This lock is crap as is Targus's costumer service.
Case tore while removing it after only a few days of use. It necessary to remove the case if you want to do anything with the camera except take and watch pics/movies (i.e. charging or downloading) One plus is that I dropped the camera on the cement after the case had already ripped, and it definitley saved me from getting a scratch.
the speaker wire come very fast. However it doesn't come with the connector. I called the Amazon support, they send me another set of speaker wire, it still didn't come with the connector. You have not other choice either return the entire order or take the order without connector.
Range is very weak probably less than half a mile. Don't waste your money.
Yeah, 8 seconds, then a pop and nothing. You wouldn't think it would be hard to connect a wire between two points, but I guess it is. Since my home theater is now apart waiting for this cable, I guess I'm off to a brick and mortar store.
This unit is the same as the Emerson EWD2202 except for some minor cosmetic changes for obvious reasons. I also believe that this unit and the Emerson unit are actually manufactured by the Funai corporation.The remote control feels very cheap and has to be pointed directly at the unit to function. Also, the remote is overly large and is very uncomfortable to hold and operate as the buttons are small and placed in odd locations.Overall the unit itself seems to operate well and has played both DVD's and VHS tapes without difficulty. The unit also plays audio CD's and MP3 files well and even plays MP3 files located in sub-folders.
i got this item after about 10 days and then found that it was faulty. it was a recon unitbut still i would expect it to at lease work for a while. never buy again.
Do not buy if you have other wireless or cordless items. The mouse stops working because of interference and the battery life sucks. It can really get frustrating during the middle of a important situation and your battery dies/loses connection.
On a lot of message boards you will see people saying that approximately 2% of Panasonic plasmas built in the timeframe this one was manufactured have fatal flaws. Take a look for yourself, though. Ever seen a consumer product with so many people complaining about it dying on them? I bought mine in December of 2007 and certainly wasn't disappointed with the picture or sound quality. Too bad Panasonic put some very defective pieces into their power board. Mine first died in September of 2009 but (luckily) was still under extended warranty under my AMEX card. An authorized Panasonic service company replaced the P-Board ($650), and less than five months later the tv is once again dead -- the 10 blinking lights of death. No way would I pay out of my own pocket to get it fixed again. What's the over/under on it dying again in just a few months? I'll never buy a Panasonic again...
I bought one because it was reputed to have the best quality and picture. It has a good picture, but equal to the Infini 8" frame sold at Comp USA (also flawed quality) and it is very nicely built. Trouble was that when I loaded my Memory stick with about 80 ordinary JPEGs it would only recognize the pics sometimes, other times not. I had to repeatedly plug in the chip before it would recognize them, and it NEVER played them all the way through. It kept cycling back to the source selection screen when I tried to play them. A terribly frustrating exercize. Save the extra money and look for the Infini 10.4" frame. It has a pretty good picture but it plays first and every time no matter what. The 8" model has a picture equal to this Phillips (but I had to return both Infini 8" screens due to quality and software issues: remotes bad and software flawed in one.) All in all, Phillips needs to refine the tolerance of this device to files and chips and greatly simplify the functionality. I feel we should be able to plug in a loaded chip and just press play... that's all. Not this one! . I had no folders, no odd types of files, and still no luck (I tried folders too, to no avail) Sorry, it's NOT ready for prime time.
I purchased this item 2 years back. I have not used it much.Pros:Good sound quality and usability.Cons:The piece cannot be opened up. There are no screws etc.After a fall, the battery lid is troublesome to say the least. It refusesto close the lid.Given the amount spent and sony brand, I had hardly expected thistroublesome gadget.
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..
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.
it looks like a much nicer piece of AV equipment when compared to creatives after market av cable...however if purchasing for more than mere aesthetics, this may not be the cable of choice. Ive tried using it on two seperate zens with 2 seperate docking stations and the cord does not hold in place and video fades in and out sporadically. If the zen sits perfect it works as it should. Kind of a hassle. Looks nice though
Unfortunately, I didn't get 4x speed, and it's not such a great price for 2.4x dvds. I'm using a NEC 1100a DVD+RW drive. Of course, YMMV, but I'm returning them.
I bought this bag for traveling. It is not very comfortable, the shoulder straps feel like they are filled with packing paper, and compared to similar priced bags the material is cheap. It looks great and has plenty of storage. I was replacing a 5 year old Targus Port Bag. Due to the edition of roller gear on the new port bags I decided to go with another bag. For my needs, I should have gone with a different company. Also to note is that the storage is great however, a fully packed bag will not fit in the over head bin of a smaller jet airliner.
I received a great price on this from the vendor ($99) with free shipping.The design is extremely well thought out for use with a motorcycle, and it installed nicely with little difficulty.After installation, it tested out fine on the first two bike rides, but on the third use of the system, the display back light came on, but no text displays would appear.Using the installation manual and on line manufacturer's trouble shooting guide, I did repeated "restore to factory settings" to no avail.The Amazon vendor who sold it to me was great, providing free return shipping and a prompt full refund.
This product is nothing more than a splitter. The volume control maybe allows for a 30% adjustment of volume at most. You cannot bring the volume all the way down to 0 in either socket. The volume range for each seems to be maybe 70% to 100% of the volume from the device, which is not good.Perhaps I have a defective unit, I'm not sure. If this is how the product is designed, then I would look at another product unless you just need a simple splitter without any real volume control.
I upgraded from an earlier "Wireless Natural" keyboard and mouse set that I really liked. Microsoft's Mac support has always been a little off, but the new product is almost unusable (see below). Independent of that, the mouse has some kind of accuracy problem... (when was the last time you had to think about the "accuracy" of a mouse? You just sort of take that for granted these days that it will work). Details below.1) The (latest at the time of this writing 09/2010) IntelliType 7.1 software package that installs for it has completely broken mouse support. Instead of letting you select between the MS mouse "speed" and the system mouse "speed" it instead uses some product of the two that is nonetheless always too slow. I ended up having to turn both speeds to the max... but that seems to exaggerate the mouse accuracy issue.2) You cannot simply uninstall the Intellitype mouse driver and leave the keyboard driver... Even though they are separate pref panes on the Mac, if you remove the mouse driver the keyboard doesn't work. (Why?)3) I tried reverting to the older, 6.0 IntelliType software that my previous keyboard used... But then I can't use the forward/ back keys on the new keyboard for music control.4) As for the mouse accuracy issue - I did this experiment. I removed all of the MS drivers and just used the "plain" system controls. I have my old MS mouse and new MS mouse side by side. I opened photoshop and tried to draw a spiral with each... One looks like a spiral and the other looks like a spiral drawn by someone while bees were attacking him.The other thing that is really frustrating is that there really aren't any alternative ergo keyboard... I think MS must have some patents on them or something because even the Logitech keyboard appears to be manufactured by the same people (put them side by side) and has worse performance than the MS one.Finally, try going to look for a Microsoft support forum where you can ask about these issues... they don't seem to exist.Pat
There is no slidy, plastic clip to hold the earphones together like the stock ipod headphones. Oh well at least they have a lovely fit in my ears. Lovely until you turn on the music and find they are the worst sounding headphones you have ever owned. I tried ever EQ setting and music style looking for a reason to keep them.I threw them In the garbage can by day 3. I now have current generation apple headphones again and they are more comfortable and sound perfect.
I tried using this to display a power point presentation and it would not work at all. I tried it on 4 different TV's and it would even show up on two of them and the other two had a black and white static/blurry shadow of what was supposed to be there. Do not buy!!
Used this cable to hook up my plasma tv. It melted into 3 pieces and nearly destroyed my entertainment center. It was not kinked, pinched, or used improperly. It simply melted. The wire within is so thin that speaker wire would seem large compared to it. It is not capable of handling a tv!!
I was trying to replace my Kensington 'Expert Mouse&quot; (trackball)with this much cheaper Kensington &quot;Orbit&quot; Trackball. I loved the older Expert mouse, but I wore out one of the buttons. The smaller ball (@1.25in vs @2.75in) and the hesitation of the movement made me return this ball. I will probably get another &quot;Expert Mouse&quot;. I would like to find a optical trackball with a large trackball, but I am still looking.
This card is fine but $25 shipping and handling put me off this vendor.Have written twice and gotten no reply. Will appeal to Amazon.
It's to bad this unit has such a pitiful cd player,it can't track or play 99% of my cd's, but otherwiseit has a nice feature set. Each alarm can be set toeither alarm, radio, or cd. The alarm play time isadjustable up to 2 hours, and it has battery backup.There is even a new model with a remote control, butafter this one I wouldn't touch an RCA with a 10 footpole.
I have had the printer over a year now, bought it on Amazon.The printer itself is very good for what it is - although for photos without banding you usually have to put it in best mode which is pretty *.* slow. It is also slow - like about 1 page per minute on best text with duplexing on.BUT Hp played what I consider a real BS trick on buyers of this machine.They have a "smart chip" integrated on the cartridge which expires after a while even if the cartridge is still full. They also make it so you can not refill the cartridge.In aiding HP to sell you more they have an annoying integrated software that pops up and tries to order supplies for you on-line. - I imagine a corporate dream: suck em dry on demand.The duplexer is great on this and overall the quality is pretty good for text and photo.But I am tired of companies trying to be like vampires and suck us dry on the consumables.I paid more (almost double) for this printer than a consumer printer figuring that HP could make a fair profit on it and would not squeeze me on the consumables AND THERE WAS NO PRESALES MENTION OF THE BS "smart chip." NOT TOO SMART HP - YOU HAVE PROBABLY LOST A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE IF I CAN FIND AN ALTERNATIVE.Why can't some printer company make a good printer charge enough to make a profit on the printer itself, and not be greedy, and not sc_ew us on the consumables?I really, overall have to give it a 2. The printer itself is a 4 or 5 but the rest really drags it down and makes the whole experience a turn-off.
i tried to use it at home with my built in new microwave and flames will shoot out of the side of the microwave. so i turned it off and tried the popper at work in the small microwave and it worked ok. my kernels were small and chewy. i bought the gourmet stuff someone gave good reviews for.i took it home and flames came out again.i think my microwave detects the metal that is in teh base. anyone else with the same issue?we eat a ton of popcorn, really wish i could keep it.
box came with no inner packing and out of 100 cases 28 were broken and not able to use they were all just thrown in the box and manhandled and i read the other reviews and saw mostly all had the same problem and if i even see anything by this company (FantasyBuy) i will never order from them again even if the item is a penny
I was happy at first when I got this memory card but when my phone crashed the memory card was completely wiped out. I was ok with the memory card getting wiped out but when I tried re-formatting the card my phone, computer and laptop couldnt even read the card so I ended up throwing it away. I guess You really get what you pay for.
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.
I have a Samsung Blu-Ray player (BD-P1000) which I bough 3 months ago from Amazon. I also purchased the Blu-Ray Pirates of the Caribbean Blu-Ray disk. Guess what? The Samsung player won't play the disk - won't even load it.Before buying the BD-P1200, make sure it will play the disks you want. How will you know? I guess call Samsung.
We tried for several days to get the nero software to operate with our dell laptop. We updated, filled out forms, read the reviews to get hints - nothing worked. It would play the sound ok, but the picture was a bunch of colored lines - ie, no picture. It was a hassle and I finally returned it. The problem was the included nero software, not the hardware - go figure.
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.
From the beginning this printer was difficult to use. The driver with my imac had to be continuously reinstalled. (I use two other printers with no problems at all). If you don't clean the rollers regularly, the paper doesn't feed. But the worst of all was when I printed a CD, the met`al rollers left small marks. I emailed customer service and they responded with links on how to print CD's. Then they said they didn't understand. when I emailed back asking them what they did not understand they told me to take it to a repair center. No help, guidance or troubleshooting at all. In addition it says you are low on ink before you run out. The ink is ridiculously priced already - you would think they would be happy with the profit the're making already. I am through with epson for sure.
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.
Yes, it is easy to setup and you can have multiple machines sharing the same DSL or cable IP within 20 minutes. This would probably be a great router or gateway for the beginner. However, the troubleshooting and resolution of router failure is quite difficult. Expect to have intermittent problems with this router. It will suddenly lock up (although stating it's still connected to your modem) and the only resolution is to reboot the router. Furthermore, there aren't any logs that will help you determine why it failed. Although the whole router interface is web based, which I really like, I'm disappointed at the lack of features and especially the lack of logging on the incoming data.So far, I'm on my second router. I just came home one day and &quot;poof&quot; it was dead. After talking to tech support for some time, I didn't get the impression that Linksys has the upmost confidance in their product. However, Linksys didn't hesitate to replace it.In conclusion, if you're looking for a router that is easy to setup and will get your computers on the internet quickly, this is the product for you. But if you're looking for more and you're looking for stability, I would probably go with Netgear.
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.
I got this pair of headphones after owning a previous version which broke after 2 years. The sound quality was quite good on the first pair so I got another pair. Upon receiving this pair, the sound quality was not as good as the previous pair and after only six months they have already stopped working. I don't use them for any serious tasks, only listening to music on my laptop and on the bus, so I don't think I have worn them out.Despite the good sound quality, I have not been impressed by how quickly they wear out. I previously owned Sony in-ear headphones like these, with similar sound quality but they lasted my 4 years as opposed to 2 years and 6 months with the two pairs of these headphones I've owned.
Does not work AT ALL!!! too bad I cant go lower than a one star, if I received this free i would still feel ripped off
This printer prints very well but I wouldn't recommend it for the Macintosh OS (any Mac OS). I spent over 50 hours of troubleshooting and talking to their support team only to find out that this printer wouldn't print multiple digital camera pictures on a page using the network connnection. *I've been testing printers for the last 19 years.The printer prints fine using the USB port but that defeats the purpose of buying a printer with a built in network card. They wouldn't take it back. I tested it on 5 different Macs without success but support said they couldn't duplicate the problem.It works great on Windows XP.No more HP products for me, ever.
I bought this iron because I was starting a new internship and wanted to make sure I had nicely pressed clothes each day. Right after I got this iron, I tried to use it to affix some decals onto T-shirts for my kickball team T-shirts. The iron would not get hot enough to affix the decals, and the team ended up having to use someone else's iron. Then, I tried to use it to iron a silk shirt, and it would not get hot enough to do that, either. I realized it was perhaps malfunctioning, so I exchanged it for a replacement.The replacement arrived and it did a much better job of ironing my clothes. However, this iron still does not meet my needs. This is because I like to iron several items at once (like, all my clothes for the week). This iron has to be placed back on the charger frequently, and I feel like I am waiting around for it to reheat all the time. If I only wanted to iron one thing at a time, this iron would be fine.I do think the removable water tank is really nice. I also like the carrying case. But, ultimately, these pros do not outweigh the cons. I will go back to a corded iron that will stay hot long enough for me to iron multiple items.An additional note is that Amazon did a GREAT job of helping me rectify this problem. Their customer service is FAR superior to that of Panasonic.
This monitor never worked, all i saw was a black screen...piece of junk!
My house uses solar power and the power is inverted into normal 120 volt A/C house current. My inverter is an expensive one that delivers very clean power and is rated at 6000 watts.I have a 12,000 BTU air conditioner that runs on 120 volts that every time the compressor kicks on it makes my computer reset off and on. I'm either getting a voltage spike or brownout from the surge. The air conditioner is on it's own electrical branch separate from my computer.I bought this 600 watt Tripp Lite voltage regulator because it's suppose to be able to correct these kinds of problems but it has no effect. As soon as my air conditioner kicks on the Tripp Lite clicks and flashes it's lights like it's functioning but my computer still crashes. I have two computers and they both have the same problem. It appears the Tripp Lite is not fast or strong enough to make any difference. Very disappointing!
Looking at the reviews, the scores are either 1 or 5, meaning that this solution seems to work for half the people who try it and not at all for the other half. Add my experience to the "not work" column.To clarify, as my heading says, I DID NOT TRY TO CONNECT A COMPUTER TO A TV OR PROJECTOR. I tried to connect a DVD player with component outputs to a television with VGA input. The result was that only the green signal made it to the TV; none of the other color signals were there (pulling the other plugs out didn't even have an effect). I checked the outputs with other equipment and all was fine. This cord was the only thing wrong.Some folks are posting that you need a special kind of component output for this to work. If so, the specs should specify. Perhaps this is an issue with standards across hardware, but the onus would should be on the seller to make it clear what the customer is purchasing and with what it will or will not work.
If it were possible to give negative stars I would. I put disk in my computer and that was the last i have seen it run. The worst! the worst! the worst! I f you want to buy a new computer and looking for a good way to make it crash then by all means this is your best bet
Length:: 1:09 MinsWhat can I say, just google for samsung s800 stuck lens.This is a very low quality, fragile camera, I wouldnt recommend it.
This was my 4th Sony 5 disk player. If worked fine until I got LOCKED and the tray would not eject. Nothing on the Sony web site or suggested solutions from other sites would unlock the tray. My 10 year old Sony electronics still work fine but everything of theirs I have purchased recently has become worthless within months.
I purchased the Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones about two weeks ago at a great price from Ace Photo & Digital threw Amazon. The total cost of the earphones was around $74 after shipping (great deal). I read various reviews and could not understand why some people thought the E2c Earphones were amazing and others thought that they were a total rip off. I have purchased other products that have received mixed reviews on Amazon and found the negative reviews misleading. Unfortunately, the negative reviews for this product seem to be right.The day they arrived I opened up the box, took them out of their well designed packaging, and plugged them in to my stereo system. I hoped to be dazzled by the high fidelity I had read about from various reviewers, but what I heard sounded terrible. The bass response was none existent and even the mids and highs were flat. I called Shure to make sure I was not missing something, and all I was told was to try and use a different style of ear sleeve. To do so would ruin any chance I might have had to return the product to the seller, so my investigation ended there. Ace Photo & Digital were very nice and issued me a return authorization number even though it is not usually their policy to accept opened merchandise (-15% restocking fee).
I got the player quickly and was easy to transfer mp3 files...just plug it into the USB port, drag, and drop. Main Menu is somewhat cryptic, using abbreviations instead of words for each selection. The little selection nub worked okay but felt a little slippery. Display is bright and readable with a nice array of backlight colors to choose or cycle through. The unit uses a AAA battery instead of the more common rechargeable kind thru the USB port.The real irating part is the earphones. The phones themselves sounded marginal with little bass and are somewhat large in size. The REAL problem with them is that the cord insulation contains LEAD and thus poses a health hazard. I already own Christmas lights that have this problem, but those I handle once per year. But to have lead in a product that is to be handled daily is unacceptable. And since I had bought this for my daughter, for sure I will throw the earphones away and buy better, SAFER ones for her, if not send the unit back altogether.Why 2 stars and not 1? It's small but not too small, has a USB connection and includes a USB extension cable, nice looking and good display, and easy to use once you learn it. Instructions are simple (in them you see the lead warning). Will attempt to post a copy here when I get them scanned in.
Not much to say about such a simple device, other than it broke after a month of use plugged in without any movement.
This product didn't even work. I thought for the price it was a dream come true but its a useless peice of plastic. The return shipping and hassling isn't worth attempting to get less the 2 dollars of this crap back. I hope it works for you other fine folks looking for a deal but I don't think your gonna find it here.
Yes, the design is too large for normal ears, and there is no way to get these things comfortable. In addition, there is no volume control on these which is a real disadvantage on my Sync where the only settings are too darn quiet and way too loud. I am still searching for a better solution, but like others have said, Samsung has limited choices by using a proprietary plug. Too bad, because the phone itself is pretty good.
This item arrived on time. I ordered 2 since I lost previous cable and thought a spare would be a good idea. I tried to charge my ipod from computer port and wall outlet neither worked. These cables arrived today and neither worked. Not worth the headache of a return, just trying to save a fellow shopper from making the same mistake.
I should not expect a whole lot for the price, and what I got was a good flash drive but not much of a useful security feature. The thumb or finger print scan feature just has not been reliable. But it is a good flash drive for a low price.For security features, however, it just doesn't compare with my IronKey flash drives that I also purchased through Amazon. Cost a bit more, but very, very dependable features and reliable drives.
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.
When I saw this here it had a different description, It said that it had MP3 playback and a USB port. It has none of that. I can't return it because I ordered so that my mom got while he was on vacation on the States. I feel very disappointed with this.
I have a Sunpak 2003 it is a great little tripod for a point and shoot camera. I ordered one for my work from Sonic Sense. When I opened the package I realized I did not get a Sunpak 2003 I received a piece of junk. So as far as I'm concerned I give the tripod 4 stars and for Sonic Sense 0 stars.
I have only used this fax for about 2 months and it does a terrible job sending. I don't fax a lot, maybe 2-10 pages per day. It always jams and has trouble feeding my faxes through, irritating!!
The Kodak Max 4 2500 rechargeable batteries are the WORST I've ever used. I usually get the Kodak 2100's and they are great. I can take hundreds of pictures with just 1/4 battery use. With the 2500's (which I got free with a charger I bought), I take 9 pictures in my Kodak Easy Share camera on a full charge and it says "battery low". (And, this, with the picture size set to the smallest I can make it in the camera!) With the 2100's, I can take hundreds of pics, review them, crop them and I'm still good to go for more. Sorry ... but if this battery is supposed to be "MAX" and a better battery, it's not. The only thing that makes it "MAX" is the price. I don't know how it is in other electronics, but I would think that they would AT LEAST work well in a Kodak camera! But, sadly, they don't.
screen doesn't show the actual bottom, not designed to show individual fish(as stated in manual-then whats the point of the finder???) directions show that you need to fish between the boat and the floating sonar...but you cant do a cast/retrieve at that short a distance. this product is not worth the money.
It dies right after the Warranty expires. The power keeps blinking. Vonage technical support confirned a dead router. This is my first linksys equipment and will be my last.
Are you kidding me --- Two hundred dollars for a case? Go to TomTom's website, click on Products, then OneXL, then Accessories - it's also compatible with the TomTomOne --- pay twenty four dollars and ninety five cents (US) for this case. Duh!
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.
Bought this soundboard to upgrade a computer with a built in soundboard. This boards sound quality was worse than a.m. radio. It also made loud pops when the computer shut down. I removed the soundboard and went back to using the built in soundbard. I also put it in another computer to make sure that it was not conflicting with something. Same story for the second computer. Sent it back to Amazon for a refund.
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.
Although I received this stuff, this is non brand, not working for my digital camera (panasonic). I sent e-mails at several times for seller. I returned to this stuff for transcend company after I got RMA request from the company, I'm now try to exchsnge the stuff. I do not know whether my request is acceped or not. Because, basically, this stuff is "fake", not made by transcend. Please do not buy this stuff from chukwuking16 or Okoro Books as the buyer. The stuff will be send from Hong Kong.
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.
I originally bought this keyboard because it has lots ofbuttons to launch applications that I use a lot, change/mutespeaker volume, and switch between applications. The keyshave a soft, positive feel. What I did not anticipate washow a slight difference in the arrangement of the keys tothe right of the main section, compared to the &quot;standard&quot;layout, could really mess up my work. I have been using mynew keyboard for a month, and I STILL hit &quot;Home&quot; when I want&quot;End&quot;, &quot;End&quot; when I want &quot;Page Up&quot; etc. The one good thingabout the new arrangement is there is no &quot;Insert&quot; key - Iused constantly to hit that by mistake with my previouskeyboard. In retrospect, a better solution would be to allow&quot;Insert&quot; to be disabled.Another difference is that the group of four arrow keys areoffset to the left of their normal position.A couple of other gripes - The function keys are grouped inthrees rather than fours, which also leads to frequent mis-hits. Also, by default the F-lock is off, which means thefunction keys don't work as they would normally unless youremember to set the F-lock every time you boot up.Overall, I like the feel of this keyboard, and I love theadditional grey buttons at the top (fully reprogrammable),but I wish Microsoft hadn't messed with the layout of theother keys. Because that feels so alien to use, I am going totry another keyboard - maybe the Microsoft Internet Keyboardor one of the Logitech keyboards.
Unfortunately, Coby seems to carry no such thing as a durable CD player in its arsenal. We purchased this player a year ago and within a matter of months, itwas not working. We have the skeleton, and a not-so-great radio out of the bargain. I definitely don't recommend this player.
The quality of the lens is very poor. All in all it was what I expected. Later went on to buy a TCON by Olympus which was very good! Well at least I got a bag out of the deal.
I had a misunderstanding as to how photos were loaded into the frame. Having just bought a MP-3 player where I could transfer songs directly to the added external memory I assumed I could do the same thing with the photo frame...wrong. The frustrating part is the horrible Philips customer service. It took 3 different support people and a promise - never fulfilled - that I'd be called by a supervisior to locate a person who knew that I had to load the memory module separately to make the frame work. Sheeeesh. You can be certain I will never again buy Philips products simply because their customer support is so BAD.
It is hard to get a good fit, and it doesn't stay in during a long walk.
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.
Like a lot of folks, you assume the best when a product is as highly rated as this one. My wife was thrilled to be able to surf the web while I drove on a recent road trip.She was on her 13" Macbook and plugged into the power outlet of a 2009 Audi Q5. Everything worked great for maybe 5 minutes. Not sure what caused it to happen suddenly, but we notice she's not getting power anymore and all of the power outlets in the car won't work. I can only assume it was drawing too much power.I'd still love to be able to power our Macs in the car if anyone has a suggestion.
This machine allows you to set the day of the week and the year, but not the month or the day. This makes no sense. I have one of these; I hate it.
I called the 800 number for customer service center. The representative said that the machine does not print the total even though in the instructions it shows it printing. In the Easy 1-2-3 Set up it tells you how to switch the machine to begin printing the total, but the rep. said the machine does not print the total. Sorry about your luck.
You would think that a pair of headphones that cost almost $100 would last longer than a $10 pair, but apparently not. I've owned the ER6i's for only a few months now and they suddenly stopped working. No sound comes out of either earpiece except occasional sputtering. I've taken very good care of these headphones, handling them carefully, keeping them clean, and changing the filters, but I guess that wasn't good enough. I have a pair of $10 headphones that I bought almost 2 years ago and these still work just fine while the ER6i is totally useless after just a few months. Absolutely ridiculous.
The title says everything. Other reviews I have read explain my situation perfectly. It overheats and freezes much too frequently. I understand that an occasional lockup is to be expected, but this is ridiculous. It happens at least once a day.The 1.4 GHz Athlon is great... when it actually runs up to speed. I still like the AMD, but other hardware issues have plagued my Compaq.As we speak, my Compaq is in the hands of Best Buy. Thankfully I purchased the warranty, because the power supply completely broke and needs repairs.Heed the warning and do not buy a Compaq. Go Dell!Compaqs are cheap and unreliable.
I recently purchased a brand new Tungsten T2 at auction (the owner had bought but it on advice of his boss, but he never used it). The box was still sealed, and the screen still had the original factory screen protector on it. It was obvious that it had never been used.The T2 is a good unit, better quality display than my T1 that failed. However, Palm support, which has never been really great, has deteriorated further.They have obviously outsourced their support, and the call center has hired people who cannot understand the questions even if you speak slowly and clearly. He spent most of the time trying to find some reason to not grant me tech support, doubtless hoping that I'd agree to pay $25 for help. I explained that I was calling about a new Palm that had never been used. The call center person would not help me, claiming it could not be new because it went out of production three years ago. If he really doubted me, he could have checked records on the serial number that I gave him, and there would have been no record on support since it was new. But instead he continued to insist that I had to spend $25 to get help.When I argued with him on that point that the service should be provided for a new Palm regardless of when it was built he just hung up. I repeat, he just hung up.This isn't my first bad experience with their support. I think Palm now has a strategy of trying to make the Tech Support a profit center instead of a cost center.I'm stuck with Palm because all my data and applications are tied to its operating system. But I certainly cannot recommend it for anyone who has a choice to buy another product.
On receiving two of these Snap and Store I found that divider left insufficient room for DVD's in their cases and it holdes a much lower number than advertised when stacked in any other way. I would not buy this product again.
I bought these refurbished and they broke in the first week. One side stopped playing completely. I was extremely disappointed.
I rarely if ever buy a service contract for anything. Most service contracts are a waste of money!!! Technology is changing so fast... will you even want to bother trying to fix the item?? Will it be worth it??? Save your money for another product and you'll have another warranty with it.
I bought this basically as a dust protector, so I didn't expect much. However, I was seriously upset to find that pictures are ruined by the filter because of distortions and lines.
I have 4 other Lacie external hard drives ranging from 160 to 300 GB's. I've had no problem with any them. I even like they way they look! So when the need arose I got another one, the newly configured 250 GB 2d listed here at Amazon.I'm extremely disappointed in this drive because it won't go to sleep. My other Lacies all do, but this one goes to sleep for about 30 seconds and then wakes up again and stays awake unless my Mac G5 is shut down completely.I exchanged several emails with Lacie tech support and after trying several fixes (even running it on an older G4 Mac) I was eventually told to return the drive to Amazon. I did and they quickly sent me another (thank you Amazon). But alas, the new drive had exactly the same problem. I sent Lacie tech support an email saying I thought the new configuration (it has a different port arrangement on the back) has a design flaw. No response.So what, if it won't go to sleep? Well, with newer Macs (I'm not sure about PC's) you seldom shut down completely, you just put your MAC to sleep. Saves energy, screen life, and ware and tear on your hard drive (because they spin down). But since this new Lacie won't spin down in the sleep mode it will probably wear out faster and the failure of a hard drive and resulting data loss is certainly traumatic. That's why I gave this new Lacie 250 GB 2d a single star. It will jeopardize my hard drive contents, something any drive manufacturer should go out of their way to prevent.
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 bought this item about six months ago (Sept 2009). It barely last till the end of the year.The screen started turning redish in Dec 09 a due to some malfunction of the wire and by January it just stopped working altogether.
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.
It was just yesterday afternoon when I thought about writing a positive review of the DVE-7000S. I'd been happy with it as both a portable and a desktop player. It was while using it as a desktop player (on AC) when it just sort of popped, sizzled, and died. The smell of fried electronics wafted into the air when I opened the disc door. This happend without warning and for no apparant reason.It's about 75 days into the 90 Day full-warranty period, so I'll only be out the cost of shipping it to Sony to get a replacement (most likely a refurb). Be that as it may, however, it still calls into serious question both the quality of the engineering and of the manufacturing components of the DVE-7000S.
HD is bright and sharp on some channels, but show pixels on others. In sports close-ups are great, but the people in the stands are fuzzy and grass is also. Little improvement on just digital stations. It could be my cable, I am switching to Dish to hopefully get a sharper pic.Overall it is stil a good purchase with more HD coming all the time.
2 months later i receive my purchase, after i. contacted them many times. though, admittedly after i did get through they responded promptly.
Just opened to get ready for christmas and was disaapointed. No remote, as discribed, no instructions to get the pictures to fit "full" frame. RETURNING this frame. Went and got a similar frame for 10.00 more and just put the SD card in and I had to do nothing. A review below tells you how to size your photos, but what a hassle. This frame will be my first return to Amzaon after many purchases.
It won't stay connected for more than a few seconds to a Nokia 6600, either with the latest (11 month old) drivers from Linksys or with the drivers included in SP2 for WinXP. You also have to remove it and plug it back in between connection attempts.
These are great when you first purchase them, but I have had two pairs and each has stopped working after 3 months of use. I am a runner and need to use my headphones every day, but I do expect them to last over 3 months! They always look fine when they break, but stop playing sound. I would not recommend these to anyone.
I bought this printer because Consumer Reports rated it very high and it worked for two years then suddenly I got the blinking thing and there is no way (at least in the manual or in their website) you can fix it! What a total waste! I noticed that someone here had the same problem. To be fair though, the printing quality is pretty good.
Mine stopped working 10 days after purchase. This was 3 days into the 4 week trip that was my reason for buying it.Sony would not allow me to return the camera for a refund or a replacement. They required that I ship it to Precision Camera in CT for repair. Precision Camera diagnosed the problem quickly but estimates a 2 to 6 week wait for parts from Sony!!!!!!!!I called Sony and was told parts are not available because this is a new product. They reiterated that their corporate policy was "no refunds, no replacements". And they will not extend the warranty to cover my time without a camera!I thought Sony was a better company. No more Sony products for me.
Sub par product, after two months has develops a squeaking sound, looks like a child built it, and its not even strong enough for the computer fan to turn off. I only give it two stars because it still runs.
For me, one of the pins at the end of the cable broke the first time I tried to plug it in a jack. The pins are extremely fragile, so I don't think I would recommend this cable for longevity.
I bought this recently. It's easy to install but not useful much.My main purpose to buy this is to connect two monitors. But it have very limited ports. The one I use in my office have lot more ports than this one. It has only one VGA port,4 USB ports,1 for power and one more to connect mouse if no usb.
didn't work at all. Get the little cordless one instead (White - iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation USB Charger Adapter); that worked.
I've had the stock G2 battery since we bought it and have put many cycles on it. It's still going strong.I've put about 10 cycles on this thing and it won't even hold a charge overnight anymore.Spend the money and get the Canon real thing. Or buy 25 of these things.
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.
Soo...I have had this clock for about 4 or 5 months. Luckily I bought it with an employee discount so it wasn't too expensive. This piece of junk has pretty much nearly cost me my job. The alarm only works sometimes and I have tried everything to make sure it wasn't my error. (I even read the instructions- something I never do) I got a new job at the time I bought this and so far have overslept 3 times- something I never once did at my last job. The "nature sounds" sound like static on a phone and have a really horribly obvious loop. They are definitely lower quality than I had expected and my expectations were pretty low. Steer clear of this piece of junk! It may be worth mentioning my little Brother who is 16 has the same model and has had no problems with his, although, he doesn't depend on the alarm as much as I do with a full-time professional job. I recently replaced it with the Homedics Sound Spa Classic for the same price and I am very pleased. I would recommend looking at that.
There is a reason why Creative Labs doesn't want you to test a real working camera with the Creative Webcam Suite on it's web site and here is why...First off the Postives:- Great picture in good lighting.- Would be great for yahoo web camera instant messaging only. (yahoo is the only one supported by creative)The Negatives:- The Camera is blind as a bat in low light, even low light that humans can see fairly easily in.- WebCam Center - overpromises way under delivers.- Remote Monitoring Feature - You have to go through a round about way to monitor your camera. You have to have the creative suite open, then you have to connect to yahoo messenger. I can see why Creative did this, to save on money, but a web server address would be much, much better like some of the competition offer for free.- Motion Detection Feature (for home/business security) - Would work great if the camera was not blind as a bat in low light. You really think the theives are going to turn on all the lights so the camera can see them? Nope, so it won't detect them.Bottom line a good camera for basic video instant messaging. Horrible for remote viewing and for motion detection security.
i bought this on the 9-5-02 and havent recived shipping orderyet.is supposed to be shipped in 1 to 2 days what is going onthe money is been taken out of my bank and no email about shipping.
Mistake #1 I originally bought the combo so I could sync my pda since it's a bluetooth device, but MS doesn't include the required bluetooth profiles. Mistake #2 Even though the keyboard and mouse have great designs, the MS Bluetooth transceiver can not function properly with any other Bluetooth transceiver on the computer system. So buying a Bluetooth USB adapter from another company and installing it will not work (its either the Microsoft transceiver or a competing company or neither -- However, bluetooth profiles for the keyboard/mouse combo are not included with competing companies bluetooth usb adapters).Too make a long story short, at this time, a decision to have a bluetooth wireless keyboard/mouse combo or a different bluetooth usb adapter to allow syncing of pdas and other devices must be made. YOU CAN NOT HAVE BOTH. While installing both devices will work initially, eventually the wireless connection will be lost and more time will be spent unstalling and reinstalling the combo than actually using it. Mama Miah
I purchased this TV on January 14th, 2007, still have the receipt. It broke this morning, February 15, 2008. We are outside of the 1yr warranty by 1 month and a day. The TV, when I turn it on, has no picture and the blue power light just blinks. I searched google and found that many people are having the same problem.DO NOT BUY THIS TV!
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.
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.
This was a real waste of money! It only worked for a couple of weeks. The fan blades broke, the fans jammed and the cooler stopped working--total waste of money!
I love the size of this mouse. This is actually the second one I've had. However, they both ended up with the SAME problem, which is they double click when they aren't supposed to. It's incredibly frustrating. I will certainly not buy a third.
I read so many reviews praising these. Unfortunately, they do NOT live up to their hype. The adjustable ear pieces are a piece of junk. Further, you can obtain equal sound with several $10-$12 earphones. Save your money, don't consider these.
My changer also has had minimum use. However, recently I am unable to insert discs in the CD slots. I thought maybe a disc had gotten stuck inside, but the eject button just flashes and nothing comes out. The disc will go in half-way, then seems to hit something that prevents it going in all the way. I have looked on the Bose site to see if there is a troubleshooting area but all I find is a phone number to call. And we all know how much help that can be. Anyone else with this problem and a possible solution?
RF light shows that the RF is working but still will not fire my DirecTV receiver. The "eye" is placed directly in front of the receivers remote sensor.
Printer prints fast and great from the PC it is connected to, but when I shared the printer and installed on other computers in the network, it does not print from those PCs. The job gets queued on the "serving" PC but hangs in the queue. I have to restart the print spooler service so the job prints. Contacted HP and they said "We would like to inform you that this printer does not support network printing", I said, ok I know it doesn't support a network card but surely you can share it using windows file & print services and print to it from other PCs on the network. They said "No, we do not recommend sharing the printer through windows". What a joke. Who ever heard of a printer that couldn't be shared through windows. I still suspect their support personnel just don't what they're talking about and I'm sure I can get it to work by trying different drivers but to just come out and say that it doesn't support netowrk printing is lame.
I like the small and sleek look which I why I purchased this case. On the very first use, the belt strap broke. The belt strap is not constructed very well. It broke at a graduation and I didn't even know it until my husband told me he picked my camera off the ground. Very scary to think I could have also lost my camera too! Looks good but is made poor. I did call the company and they gave me credit back on my credit card. That was good customer service.
IF... I had written this review the first week that I had the television I would've given it five stars and told everybody how terrific the sound and picture were. Thank goodness I didn't do that.After several months the sound started dropping out periodically. Customer service told me they had never heard of this happening and that it was probably an antenna /over the air issue. Later, I would discover hundreds of customers have this problem.About nine or ten months later, the television developed a little white dot on the right hand side of the viewing area. A week later there were two. Within a month there were a dozen. A year later, the television is covered in thousands of white dots, rendering the television useless. Google Samsung white dots for more information, or look on YouTube, or Face Book...Needless to say, I have made numerous calls to customer service all of which (like thousands of others) have been fruitless. While Samsung knew theur television units were having defective (mirror) boards installed they continued to sell them, never recalled them, and now refuse to pay for the repairs on many models. These repairs include a $600-$700 part plus labor and travel time.One star is too high for a television that has had so many problems, a customer service department that spends more time making sure you aren't serviced, and a company that goes to such levels to NOT stand behind its products. I can't even describe the frustration.
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........
First the good. It's not entirely without merit. It cools my laptop fairly well, and it's quiet enough not to be a distraction.Now the bad. This laptop cooler is just a bit less flimsy than a potato chip, which it sort of resembles. To say that it has a frame is pushing it. It's a single piece of really thin and wobbly sheet metal with a few bends in it. The only thing holding it together is my laptop, which rests directly on the bent sheet metal, not the pads. It doesn't like to be set on a shallow incline, either, because my laptop starts sliding off of the cooler if the laptop is set at a comfortable typing angle. My laptop also overhangs the cooler by quite a bit, and I'm a bit disappointed that Amazon.com listed this as suitable for my 17" widescreen laptop.Designing a laptop cooler seems like it would be such an easy task. It's a shame there are so many poorly designed ones out there, like this one and the Targus, though for different reasons.
The first thing I'll say is that they are HUGE. I've had no problems fitting any of the headphones I have bought over the years in my ears. The iPod earbuds fit just fine, these are HUGE and don't fit my ear. It hurts to even put them in. Luckily I didn't have to worry about that because BOTH pairs were deffective right out of the box. Stay away from this crappy product and get something else for a couple more dollars.
It looked like a good idea. But, it comes with no speaker system and only a blinking LED connection. The LED isn't visible in bright sunlight. If you purchase the remote helmet accessory, the problem is the same. Works great at night, but not in the day unless you stick it in your eye. YOu also have 4 wires coming up your handle bars, more going to the rear, more to the front, and a ridiculous temperature sensor hanging there. Range is poor -- I can see most CHP units before or at the same time the gadget 'glows'. Messy, so universal in mounting gadgets that none of them are "great" for much more than Rube Goldberg setups. I have yet to see where you get the 'audio" accessory mentioned in the manual. Unfortunately, by the time you bend and shape things to mnout the three or four gadgets, adjust the wiring, and place the sensors -- it is no longer returnable.
I really liked this camera, but considering that it broke within the first six months, without being dropped and with no physical damage whatsoever. Furthermore, my experience got worse as SONY has refused to fix it or replace saying there's corrosion but not explaining what the damage was from or where in the camera it was found. The worst product and company I have ever had to deal with!!!
I purchased the Transend 8GB SDHC Card in the beginning of August. I put it in my digital camera and it seemed to be OK. I didn't need to use the camera until the end of September and when I turn on the camera, I get a card error. Reformatting does not help and since it is past the Amazon 30 day return period, it turns into a throw away. Moral, if you have money to throw away then buy this memory chip from Amazon.
Sorry but this cartridge does not work. It leaves dark smudges when printing. Disapointed and would like my money back or a replacement.Philippe
this is product looks like nice but if you are looking for a case who it protect your camera, like i was, in my opinian this it isn't the best choice.
Centon DataStick Pro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive DSP16GB-009 this type of device is useless also claims a free operating system error and does not work a waste of money and time, I'm from Venezuela's best to buy good brands and I do not recommend this product and return it or how bad they sell bad products quality.very very bad product.
This is a similar product to the NetVanta 2050 so the same warnings about endless upgrades adding to price and problems with the claims of the sales lit. vs. reality also apply.We chose the AdTran NetVanta 2050 because we were looking for a dedicated router/bridge that would act as a firewall and provide IPvSec VPN access to our Windows network from the Internet. First off, it can't work as a bridge, it's only a router.Secondly, the information on the AdTran Web site is at best misleading, or completely lacking, in such a way as to be misleading. For example, nowhere did it state that the unit does NOT come with VPN support, but that you need to purchase that separately, at about $170. This gets you a serial number which lets you download the "enhanced" firmware from their confusing Web site. So while the $260 price looked attractive, we ended up spending $430 to get firewall & VPN capabilities, and there's a lot of products out there that will do both out of the box for 1/3 or less the price.Even if you decide to get the VPN capabilities, you'll then need to buy a separate AdTran Windows VPN client at $125 per 5 users, because it won't work with the VPN facilities built into Windows. And that client will just get packets between your remote PC and internal network, it doesn't help you autheticate to a Windows domain, making it difficult for anyone but a Power User to access Windows-based resources.If you're willing to spend that much to buy two units to create a IPvSec VPN tunnel from one office location to another, this product would be fine, but again, there's better/cheaper products which will do same. But be warned that it only provides routing, not bridging, so if you're in a Windows environment, all it will do is share packets between two separate sites; you're stuck figuring out how to authenticate against separate Windows domains to access resources.As a firewall, it doesn't offer any features beyond what other, less-expensive routers offer. As a VPN remote-access unit, it's useless compared to a number of Linksys and Cisco products designed to do that. And after reading tech/sales claims as to what it can do, only to keep finding out you need to keep purchasing add-ons to get that functionality is insulting and unethical.Strengths:Not many. The Web-based configuration support is good, but no better than competitors' products. Its price is not competitive nor does it offer the functionality that's really needed in most situations. 10 years ago this would have been a great product, today it's a dinosaur.(sarcasm on)If you like wasting time, having to buy a lot of extras (and wait for them) and being really frustrated and unable to get anything working, then waiting around for hours for support call-backs, then this baby is for you. (sarcasm off)Weaknesses:To get all the functionality claimed in their sales information, you'll end up spending 2-4x the base price.If you upgrade the firmware, you'll have to reset it to Factory Defaults and reconfigure it to get it working.The VPN support for remote clients is simply the ability to route packets once you pay extra for their VPN firmware *and* however many lincenses for their VPN client software, and it still leaves you without an easy way to authenticate to Windows domains.Their support makes you jump through a lot of hoops to prove you own the product and whatever upgrades before they'll stick you on a list to wait around for a call-back Their Web site is practically useless and the documentation poor and misleading.After all our problem and calls/email to support, which was difficult, their "follow-up" on the support was to try and sell us three different "upgrade" and "support" services at a yearly fee! For a product that others make, you buy, plug in, and forget about. Support for a firewall/VPN router? Why? It should work or shouldn't.This is a 1990 product in a 2004 world run by a company whose sales/marketing department is 10x bigger than their engineering dept.Similar Products Used:Look at anything by Linksys, Cisco or 3Com, and you'll find something that actually does what it claims without having to spend 2-4x the money on "upgrades" which still leave you with a product that doesn't solve today's products.I'll avoid AdTran at all costs in the future. Stay away!
As others have noted, the minimum volume setting for the radio wake mode is too high - WAY too high for me. It's a deal killer. It's interesting to note that the instructions were edited with a piece of tape to indicate wake volume of "10 to 40" instead of "1 to 40" as originally printed.The two disks that are used for tuning, volume, and time setting are difficult to use and are just a bad idea.None of the supplied adapters worked with our nanos.
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).
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.
I just received this armband and it is not even close to what is shown in the picture. The item you receive is cheaper and would not fit all the mp3 players in this list, because the one I have is smaller (Toshiba MEU202) than the Sansa E series, it just barely fits in the one shipped. The one you receive does not have the full clear pouch, it only has a clear circle and the armband is not wide like the picture it is only 1 1/2 inch wide.
I have seen this turntable marketed under three brands so far. I picked one up under the Optimus (Radio Shack) line so my wife could play her somewhat thrashed records. I picked it up on clearance for 39.95 about seven years ago. At that price it did the job but I would not let it touch a quality Lp or it will be damaged upon being played. I am surprised Denon would put there name on this turntable it's a good way to lessen there reputation. The one difference between this one and mine is the platter on mine is plastic and this one is alloy. Other than that they are identical. If you have records in not so great shape and do not play often then this rig is ok even if a bit pricey for what you get.
The price you pay for ink is so high and they make it close to impossible to buy non oem tanks. Amazon seems to have the best price though and they make ordering easy.
the LED board went out on this my tv after a year or so. i replaced it myself (after doing extensive research) and the tv got messed up again a year later. now the problem was something else that was going to cost $250 so i junked th tv and bought something else
We use our printer for customers who occasionally come by to print. Everytime we turned it on, it kept on giving some error about replacing the ink. We bought brand new ink and it would still give us the error. We tried restarting it and we used its self-clean feature, and every once in a while it would work and then it would pop back up with the error message. I am so tired of trying to figure out what is wrong with it.
Of the 3 dozen or so of these cases I have used to date roughly half are shattered, fractured, busted, broke, unusable, and a sad commentary on Fellowes, Amazon, UPS, or all of the above. I want a 50% refund asap. I mean it.
I bought these, thinking that the CD-Rs would enhance the music, and a 30-pack was a great deal.Not really...First, I've had more burn failing than anything else. So, I've had many times when the CD would do only part of a CD I wanted to burn.Secondly, they have a hard time reading in my truck, and in some other CD-R compatible players.Thirdly, where is the album track thing, were you right the track, artist, and time. Almost every Music CD-R pack has this.Finally, and most importantly, they really don't work. They are supposed to boost and enchance the quality of the music (or that is I think they should), and I haven't seen any difference from normal CD-Rs from Maxell, TDK, and Samsung.Overall, try Maxell, TDK, and Samsung. Those seem to work perfectly fine for me, unless your burner can't handle these brands.
I purchased this filter for my Canon 10-22 lens on 6/9/12. First used on 6/25/12 in the California Redwoods and the snap ring popped out followed by the glass. No longer usable and the snap ring will not stay in. I would highly recommend a different brand until they fix this problem. There are many threads on the internet about these filters behaving similar to mine, self destructing for no reason.
I bought the PCTV Deluxe Tuner expecting it to be a decent upgrade from the PCTV USB2 Tuner I'd been using for a few years. I was wrong. Not only does it lag horribly in and out of non-capture mode, but most video settings are grayed. I run a pretty decent machine, capable of handling just about anything thrown at it short of Oblivion at high-end display. I run minimal applications in the background and keep my drivers up to date. After installing this catastrophy, I restarted as prompted, allowed the test to run, and was given a clean bill of health. I tried running my XBox 360 through it only to find a 7 second delay on average, and to top it off, the software shipped really hates having other windows dragged over it as it will freeze and crash. Also, it does not support the 16:9 aspect, even though some idiot left it in the video options. Extending the viewer but leaving the margins blackened is not "wide screen", genious. What baffles me most is the PCTV USB2 runs wonderfully, any aspect, an input, etc. including wide screen, this garbage does not, as it demands too much and gives so little. If this product works for you, that's fine, but I shouldn't have to build a system around garbage that's incapable of taking full advantage of USB 2.0's transfer rate. If you want a decent PC Tuner, go with the PCTV USB2or another manufacturer altogether. However, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
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 upset with this CD's beacuse from the 50 CD's only 25 worked perfectly while burning it, last time i bought TDK isntead and they worked perfectly for everything. DON'T BUT THIS! iT WILL GET YOU SO ANGRY WITH YOU AND WITH EVERYONE AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I couldn't get the thing to work, so I called support and they couldn't get it to work! So they had me call another support for $69 and they worked on it for 16 hours by remote. They crashed my PC and said sorry maybe next time.
The markers were dried up, but I was given an immediate refund, so I'm happy about that.
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!
The machine has worked great and has many advanced features that go above and beyond many other fax machines (in addition to its multifunction abilities). However, as soon as we registered the fax with Brother, we started getting a lot of junk faxes. We called Brother and they denied selling our information to marketers and said there is nothing they can do. However, we have had a fax number and other machines for quite some time without any problems. Now, we get junk faxes ringing at our home at 2:00 am and throughout the day (just days after registering this new machine with Brother).
Positives:1. Appealing design - the Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler (Pearl) looks very nice.2. Relatively quiet - you will hear the fans but they are not loud. I experienced no rattling or other noises from the fans.3. USB port is attached so that you do not lose the use of the port you plug the unit into.Negatives:1. This cooler sucks air down from under the notebook and passes it out the back and side of the cooler. Many notebooks vent from the bottom, sucking air up into the notebook and out the side or back. This cooler does not allow such notebooks to vent properly and may even stop the internal fan of the notebook (as it did mine). It is not designed in such a way that it can be turned over and there is not an option to change the direction of the fans.2. The side vent is on the right. This blows the vent air at your mouse hand if you are a righty and using an external mouse. If you turn the unit around to vent out the left, then the back vent is facing you.3. This isn't designed for lap use and requires that your notebook be on a table.4. I would like the option to plug this into the wall instead of my notebook without haveing to pay for a converter. A simple DC jack in the unit would be nice.
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.
If you know anything about routers, do not buy this one - it will drive you nuts. First, tech support will refuse to give you the simplest of information (the router IP address) without first registering your product online. If you have a complicated network setup, this can be a nightmare having to connect a computer directly to the router to optain a DHCP lease, get the IP address, then put it back into your existing setup.There is no documentation that comes with the router. The CD contains some pathetically dumbed down garbage, but mostly just useless diagrams.The router also utilizes what has to be the stupidest thing I've ever seen - a setup wizard with no option to skip or go directly to advanced setup. This setup wizard will check for an internet connection and fail out if none is detected. In other words, unless you're connected to the internet when setting up the router, you can't even SET UP the damn thing.In my opinion, something as mind-blowingly stupid is that is a severe product defect. It was returned within an hour of purchase.
I was ecstatic to find a combo TV/VCR/DVD in a 14" size. It was perfect for the stand in my bedroom. The picture was good and the sound was excellent. The only problem was IT NEVER WORKED AFTER 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!! I bought this TV in August and I have had it in the shop twice for the same problem. It worked fine the first two months but after that (coincidentally right before the warranty expired) it would just shut off for no reason. When I tried to turn it back on, nothing. It has now been in the shop for over 3 weeks and they still can't fix the problem. When I looked at this TV in one of the retail stores, the salesperson told me that there were a lot of problems with this TV but I figured maybe I would be lucky and have good luck. WRONG!! I should have listened but didn't and now I have a piece of junk. Buyers beware. Stick with the reliables like Sony and Panasonic. I've had my 27" Sony TV since 1994 and the picture is as beautiful as the first day I bought it. I just wish those companies made a combo tv/vcr/dvd.
got my FL100 256 mb last December 2003 from J&amp;R tru Amazon, installation is quite a breeze, I was quite happy with it at first - then last night - arrrg, I added 1 new song to my list and it froze, had to disconnect and connect the usb inorder for it to unfreeze - next was able to add the song and while transferring some song in order - it froze again!! Then it displayed error, so I had to reformat the internal memory - and now the power will not turn on - IT IS DEAD!! Whatever happened Digitalway??? I'll get an IPod next time!!
Received the product quickly, but can't get it to work. Can't find a dead radio station that will allow me to play the mp3 player.
I use earbuds a lot, and I bought 3 pairs. They worked fine, but each of mine broke by wires pulling out of the volume adjustment. It's true that I am very active with them (biking, working on home repairs while I listen), but the volume control is the weak point as far as durability goes, and they broke sooner than others I've tried.
The adapter works great, but the antenna is flimsy and broke in the first week that I had it.
I am sorry im not trying to be picky but i do not understand how this con be called a tea set a tea set includes glass ware and a sampling of tea.
Quite simply, the worst printer I have ever owned.- It drinks ink and the replacement cartridges are tiny and expensive.- I have to turn it off before I turn my computer on or it stops it booting up.- Hangs on copying and refuses to turn off.- Installed software gives regular annoying pop-up nags (last "update" nag was information about a camera recall...a camera I have never owned!?!).- Generally, a pain in the rear end to use with regular new quirks and 'adorable' little foibles which make it just plain annoying to own.Avoid this junk and opt for something less annoying. I've had it with HP personally and am currently researching other brands.
I received these as a Christmas gift. At first, they felt okay, but after a very short time, they started to really hurt my ears. They are not as padded as they appear. They don't adjust down quite small enough to fit well (maybe my head is just too small!). I got quite a bit of static and interference just turning my head-forget actually walking around! Had to constantly readjust the frequency. Overall, I found them to be more trouble than they are worth. I was disappointed and am returning them.
Be very careful when purchasing these Extreme IV 8.0GB "Sandisk" CF cards. I bought one that was also a counterfeit on here and after it failed and I lost all of my photos, I contacted the manufacturer only to find out that the card is counterfeit. I have many other Sandisk cards and could not tell the difference between the real cards and this fake one, so be very careful. I lost hundreds of photos from a trip I recently took that can never be replaced. I wouldn't risk it if I were you.
I was very disappointed in the Tomtom. I used it for a delivery job I had and at one point I was in front of the address and it told me I had 85 ft to go!I have used a Garmin before and would recommend that product over this one for accuracy as well as being more user friendly.
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again!
This product does not work properly. Unsupervised, the sheet feeder will almost always cause a paper jam.After four and a half months of light use, a message appeared saying "Back cover open", even though the back cover is closed. Because of this error message, the machine doesn't work any more. I am attempting to find a replacement.The machine works well otherwise, but there are many other printers that are far more efficient and reliable. Don't let favourable reviews fool you. There are basic design faults on this machine.
this was a defective unit, from the get go. When you removed the tab to use, it was attached to the eclectronic connnection on the bottom which ripped it and made the cartridge useless. Do not buy this from this vendor. I had to wait and then had to repay for a new on from a different vendor. U get what u pay for.
These chargers did not work at all. I bought one for myself and two for gifts. Buyer beware, DO NOT BUY.
I had nothing but problems with this product. The drivers do not install easily, I had to re-install them a couple of times. I even downloaded the newest drivers from their website. I tried to contact tech support that is supposed to be 24/7 according to the user's guide because I was having problems reading a 8 mb memory stick. They are only open during "regular business hours". I send them an e-mail and part of the reply was that the memory stick presently only reads up to a 64 mb memory stick. I tried to read a 32 mb memory stick and it destroyed the pictures. Luckily I could re-format the stick on my camera so it did not destroy the memory stick-just the pictures. So beware if you do want to purchase this product, that although it does not state this anywhere in the user guide or on their website, it will only read up to a 64 mb memory stick. And like I said, I could only get it to read an 8 mb stick, my 32 mb stick it wiped out. I can not recommend this memory reader...
Takes up to 3 minutes to acquire a signal even under clear sky. Sometimes navigation locks up for no reason. I do not like the user interface because once you are deep in the menu you have to back out one step at a time. The "STOP" button is at the exact position of the "BACK" button so I sometimes end up stopping the navigation when I just hit "BACK" once too many. No alternative way to sort POI's and Favorites.
my old sony 3 megapixels can do better than this one; the images were not clear and a lot noisy
It's my fault that I didn't look more closely, but this is not really an HD player. There are other, less expensive, true HD players out there. I returned mine.
My stereo broke after two months. It had played fine with no problems until one night a cd ended and as it went to change to the next disc I heard a loud cracking noise. Now the tray will not spin and no cd's will play. I had a great time getting over 265 cd's out of a tray that won't revolve. I would not recommend buying one of these although I did enjoy it for the time I had it. I basically paid $125 for each month I had it.
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 bought this with listening to audiobooks in mind. Even for this purpose, the unit is too quiet on most audiobooks, and where an audiobook is recorded hot (louder than normal), it distorts before a listenable volume unless it's just 18" or so from my ear.It's a nice concept, but you really need a battery-boosted unit, or a set of cheap powered PC speakers if you want to listen on the cheap.
Doesn't even fit the iBook perfectly and doesn't go in smoothly. The company tried to give me a refund if I didn't give them a bad rep. Don't buy from these corrupt people, they are selling cheap China made garbage.
After leaving this on my windshield for only 7 weeks I had to remove it with a razor blade. It had melted itself to the windshield. I live in Michigan, this definately shouldn't happen in these temps.
Imagine my disappointment when I was getting ready to plug my Kensington in for the first time, only to find that it didn't even fit into my car's cigarette lighter hole. I have a 1997 Toyota 4-Runner, and after reading the other reviews I found another person with a Honda who had a similar problem. There is nothing in the product description that would indicate this might be a problem.
I purchased this item with a 14dbi antenna and my Linksys wireless g network card has better rang. For some reason it is picky on which networks it likes. eventually it got hot some how and melted the casing. If you ask me this item should be under review by Hawking.
The first filter fell out of the frame when I opened the case. I returned it, with no problem and no cost, and the second one also fell apart upon opening the case. I also returned it, and received a full refund from the vendor, who acknowledged that they had to replace a number of these for the same problem.Poor quality item, don't buy one....
I looked at the box when it arrived and discovered a sticker that advertised drivers for Windows Vista.I went to their site and looked for drivers for Win7. I tried it directly on Win7 which failed to install a driver. I have wireless working on all my linux machines so I never thought to try this on any of my linux installations.The velcro tape fell off, which was OK. By then I had lost patience with the device and hope of finding a driver that worked on Win7. For the specific purpose for which this was bought, setting up a new gaming desktop, this was a failure. I dug out an old wireless from ALFA Networks, downloaded a driver through one of my laprops, moved it to the desktop with an SD card, and I have my gaming machine working.The Netgear? I wish I had thought to check for linux compatibility, but it has already been submitted for electronic recycling when I could have given it to a needy linux user.As an aside, since I had to submit serial number information to Netgear to search for a driver, they sent me a welcome to their list of registered users. I sent them a mail requesting removal, but no response. Netgear is a brand name I will remember, in order to avoid future issues.
This review is for Rev D, which is what I received. The speakerphone has very good sound quality, and I would rate the speakerphone capability as four or five stars. There was a "marketing" sticker pasted above the model number labeled "No Cell Phone Buzz." (It does not appear in the product photo or is mentioned in the description.) I interpreted that as it was immune to the irritating buzzing sound picked up by speakers from cell phones due to radio interference.Overall I gave it two stars because the speaker makes a hiss when the unit is off. I have a very quiet home office and the placement of the unit is in relative close proximity to me; I found the continuous hiss annoying and returned the unit. (Amazon makes returns very easy.) I am going to try the Voicestation 500. The hiss has been noted by other reviewers so it was not particular to my unit. If you are several feet away from the unit or are in a louder setting, you will probably not hear the hiss.Jan 16, 2010 Update: Voicestation 500 speaker also makes a hiss when unit is off.
I wish I had checked the reviews before ordering. I assumed that there would be a line-in to run my cable and VCR sound through the system. It appears to me that these systems keep getting recycle. The one I received had at least three layers of tape on the flaps from being returned, all the internal packaging was opened and the cables were all loose on the top of the box. I didn't get far enough to check out the speakers, I stopped when I confirmed my suspicion that no line-in was provided. Spend another $20-50 to get something better.
I have an "XM Ready" Yamaha tuner. In addition to the Dock and antenna (included in this item), you will need the actual MINI-TUNER! It won't work without the MINI-TUNER. Amazon is out of stock and does know whether or not they will receive more. I purchased one at [...]. I gave this one star because I still have not seen how it will perform until I can actually receive the signal. I will update the review when I receive the mini-tuner.
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.
This fan is good for a cheap price. I got it and it is flimsy. It .020 thk aluminum and it bows in the middle when you put your laptop.
I had these speakers about 2 weeks before one of the cable connectors went bad on the subwoofer. No repair available, so I had to take it to a local repair shop where I waited about 6 weeks because they had trouble getting parts.Now, the sub-woofer is blown.Don't buy them!
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.
I bought this for my Vista and upon first insertion into the cig. lighter it broke a small plastic tab inside the unit that prevents the side spring metal pieces (that are connected to GND when in the lighter hole) from coming in contact with a diode. This shorts the diode to ground and it blows the fuse. I rigged it to still work and had another one sent to me and I opened it and it looked fine, then I plugged it in and got a blown fuse. I opened it and the tab was broken. I then called Garmin directly and the tech support guy opened his up to look at what I was talking about. He said he had not had a problem and the company I got mine from must have gotten a bad batch. He has sent me one in the mail (no charge!) and I hope to have better luck with it. I also think this unit is a little expensive. I know it must have a regulator inside since the etrex series does not have an internal regulator(as the 12xl and many others have) but a [dollar amount] list price is ridiculous. The Garmin customer support is the best so I will give it 2 stars.
As others have pointed out, this is not a very reliable drive. It worked most of the time with my Windows machine but never with my Mac. Worst of all, I need a replacement power cord and the best Maxtor could do to help me was to say, "We do not have this item. See if you can find one on the internet."
just got the connectors today and apparently 2 pin speakon connectors will only work with 2 pin speakon cables... thanks for the heads up Parts Express..
I won't go over most of the problems discussed by other reviewers (software). Also I don't know if I got a unit that was build defective. I gave this unit 1 star because it kept locking up during normal use. I clipped the unit onto my belt using the supplied case. During an hour walk (not running) the unit locked up 3 times. I had to reset it, which sets it to back the RCA defaults. The unit sounded great, was about the right size, and I could have lived with other features that were not great, but the constant lock up when the unit is moved (if not moved it did not lock up) makes it useless in my opinion. Once again, I may have received a unit that was not up to specification. I hope so, because if so I would buy another unit.
"We have been involved with this product and the manufacturer, Southwest Windpower,from the mid 90's. Initially the manufacturer (Southwest Windpower) had pottedregulators inside the nifty cast aluminum housing on their 303 wind-machines.After installation the machine ran great (except for the unbelievable noisefrom the blades) for about 2 weeks until the uncooled regulator overheated andself destructed. We were living off the grid in a very remote part of Samoa at the time and literally depended on the output from our wind turbines and solarpanels. We had a lot of experience with older types of permanent magnet windgenerators and spruce (wood) blades. Our older Redwing generators never gave usany trouble except for the necessity to periodically replace the brushes. Southwest Windpower was contacted after our early debacle and this was the beginning of many overseas phone calls and 99 email correspondence over 4 years, fightingwith them to stand behind their product and do some actual real world testingof their product. These people had a great idea but the bugs were not workedout and we were their unwitting test subjects. Jay Yaeger, Dave Snowberg, SeanHickey, Andy Cruz: all Southwest Windpower muckety mucks get a big thumbs down for theirlack of followup and support. Initially Southwest Windpower was coerced by WestMarine (our vendor) into sending us replacement parts. Later after much wrangling we didmanage to have the company send us updated versions/replacement machines. After many,many hours of uncompensated troubleshooting, pulling wires, dismantling of ourinstallation, re-installation...etc. We installed these replacements and guess what : moreoverheating and failures. In one long distance telephone conversation with JayYaeger at Southwest Windpower I asked him if they did any wind tunnel testingto be certain these machines would stand up to hours and hours of continuous use. I askedif they did wind tunnel testing to check for vibration and blade noise. Theresponse was NO!!! He told me they were not set up to do this. Myinterpretation over the years: this company, as well intentioned as they maybe, are using us (the consumer) to test their product for them. Whilst they areusing their consumers to this end, they offer very poor support and excuses.Even West Marine's Dan Aulrum admitted that West Marine had problems with thisvendor supporting its customers. This is all, of course, a historical review ofthe product. It could very well be that this company has evolved (thanks to itsearly failures) and is now acting more responsibly. My advise to anyonepurchasing this product is to be certain you have the warranty parameters withyour vendor clearly delineated."
Yes, the lens is sharp, but this is pretty much the only positive thing. Speed is okay and okay, you have to consider the price...After using this lens for a while, I realized that the pictures are simply less vivid. Comparing pictures from this lens with other lenses on the same camera (D80) shows a clear difference - the pictures look merely washed out and have less vivid colors. Despite all adjustments and testing, the pictures appear of much less quality if compared in a slide show...Okay, the price is great but who wants to have second class pictures...For me - unusable and not (absolutely not) worth the money.During the first few weeks of usage, I was actually satisfied. It took some time to find out that the difference is in the color quality. I then did a test and compared pictures by putting them together in a slide show.If you have this lens, try it out and make this test - you will be disappointed - drastic difference...
I bought this to use in my 2004 Subaru Forester, and it had barely the power overcome the static on unused stations. Essentially, it was worthless so I returned it. If your stereo gives heavy static on unused stations, I don't think this will work for you either. On the plus side...nice design!
I have used thousands of these slim cases because of my video productions but this was the first time I tried the "Fellowes" brand because they were very economic - cheap. Well, they are certainly cheap alright. They break at the opening ends and I have been throwing away 50% or more and have concluded that it is simply junk and are in the end more expensive than the good and trustworthy brands. Besides the aggravation!!! I cannot use them for my work because it will ruin my good name. I rated it one star because it seems to be the minimum but frankly had zero stars in mind.Do yourself a favor and don't buy this poor product but buy a known brand.You will feel sorry after wards, believe me.
I have heard decent headphone before, and these are not even decent. I don't understand, it seems like the headphones are not being driven enough no matter what the source is, the volume is low, the bass is non existent and the clarity is so-so . Perhaps I am not amplifying them enough, but I seriously expected more out of these.
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.
I bought a sansa e280 for myself and have not encountered any troubles, so I decided to buy a View for my boyfriend. Right out of the box, the player would not turn on because the power button was stuck. We tried everything but nothing would happen. The customer service people could not turn it on also, so we exchanged that one. The next one we received at least turned on. We went home to charge it and then tried to start loading media on. Thats where trouble came. For video and pictures, you have to convert the file format by using the sansa downloadable converter. I was able to transfer photos with no problem but we never were able to get video on the player. We tried different files, different computers, and different people and nothing. My boyfriend spoke to the customer representatives and had no luck. I have transferred music, video, and photos to my sansa e280 with no problems, but this player has many problems.
Sound is good. After wearing them for one hour, my ears felt like they head spent a month at Guantanamo Bay. Ouch. Gents, if you wear a hat size 8 or larger, I would definitely pass on these headphones.
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.
Silly little thing doesn't work. I tried different batteries but it never worked. Maybe I got a bad one? Don't know. It works just fine in my trash can, with all of the other things I don't want. Good idea, but a waste of time.
Short and sweet, this TV is crap.Serious geometry problems, grainy picture. Check out more on the avsforum. If you do buy it, buy it locally and NOT from amazon so you can return it.
Some great game calling features like the game you would expect, but not as good as one might expect for the price.Pro:-Amazing play calling-Play your favorite team-Add the weather factor-Cool sound and voice overs... I was surprised and impressedCon:-Don't expect a manual with this classic adaptation. You'll need to download it to enjoy the advanced schemes and play calling.-There's no CD, so if the card gets zapped (like mine did) you'll lose it forever. Make the back up before you play!-Adverse weather options, like snow, are for the computer's benefit only. Don't expect a white playing field.Bottom line: not recommended. I did not have it very long (it crashed and I lost everything because there was no CD). I was surprised that the big box it came in was essentially empty. Looks like the manufacturer decided to go cheap and leave out the CD and manual, two items I would have appreciated as I needed them. If they had these, would have ranked 4 of 5 stars. Lack of snow and other stuff cost them the last, 5th star.
I bought the Logitech Cordless Desktop at Target set because I felt it would be nice to have a Keyboard and Mouse that do not tug if I get tangled wires. It is nice, after all. However, I found that this set is definately not the way to go if you play games or have any program where you may need to hold the moues button.After returning two of these sets already, the mouse seems fine after 5 days, but it soon starts to squeek louder and louder after you hold down the buttons. (Such as controlling your character on World of Warcraft, as in my case.) The noise is tolerable at first, but you find yourself soon surfing the internet and having this horrible mouse screach at you every time you click everywhere. While I am typing this review on this terrible product, I am taking this back tommorow and getting the Microsoft cordless keyboard and mouse set... $20 more, but you get what you pay for.I recommend a different product, or better yet, a completely different brand altogether. Logitech has let me down horribly.
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
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 recently purchased this camera because it seemed aesthetically pleasing in its design, seemed to have good basic features, and was low in price. After recieving the camera and playing around with it for a day, I promptly returned it. True, the camera was aesthically pleasing and lightweight/small. But that's really about all it has going for it. As was previously mentioned, this camera does not have an auto-focus feature. You must select between Portrait, Group, and Landscape modes for shooting. This is a small annoyance. The camera is absolutely horrible in low-light situations. And I know, all cameras are bad when there is little light. But this one is very bad. It casts everything it does pick up in a red tint. "Why not just use the flash?" you may ask. The flash on the camera is far too bright, even at a good distance from the subject, white-washing all the information in your photo. There is also no red-eye reduction, which seems to be a big problem with this flash. When you turn the camera on, the flash is off by default. when you turn the flash on, it takes the camera about 8 seconds before it's ready to take a picture (at this time a red LED blinks, and the screen shuts off, the camera is frozen for all intensive purposes). It takes another 8 seconds between every photo you take. Furthermore - a big problem - the camera uses two AAA batteries (Energizer brand included). This cuts down on weight and keeps the camera small, but i honestly got about 45 minutes out of the camera before it was out of juice. I was really surprised by this. I didn't even use the digital view-finder the whole time (and the regular view-finder is lacking anyway). Another worry is that there is no protection over the lens (technically there is plastic over the lens, but this can get scratched easily as well). The controls are also somewhat lacking. There is a small directional thumb control next to the LCD, but it is so stiff that you can't actually press your thumb in different directions. I had to actually dig my fingernail under it and then move my thumb in the direction I wanted. Obviously this camera has some problems.With the package, you get the camera, a CD with some (probably non-essential) software, 2 AAA batteries, USB cable, video cable, a carry pouch, and some documentation.Now that I've looked around more, I realize you can spend less than $30 more than you would pay for this camera, and can get a well-made camera by a big name brand at upwards of even 5 megapixels, with all the bells and whistles (like having audio in your videos, which this camera does not offer). I realize this camera is supposed to be marketed toward those who don't want to make a big investment or can't spend that much, but being a poor college student myself, I think you owe it to yourself to spend the extra $30 on a product by Kodak or Olympus that is more well-made, intuitive, and will last you a while and give you good quality images. This is, in fact, what a digital camera should do, isn't it?
I've had the nuvi 360 for about 2 years. It's worked fine until the past few months. I started getting a message "updating bluetooth firmware 0%". It gets stuck on 0% and doesn't update. I have the current firmware, have the 2011 maps (paid extra to Garmin for "lifetime updates" but can't get past this "firmware update" screen. I'm about to throw this away. I've spent a couple hours researching it to no avail. Garmin of course won't help because it is out of warranty. (Well, they'll help for a fee....). DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK... spend a little more and get better quality. I wish I'd read these reviews first. They mention that the threads on this filter are not well made... I put it on the camera and couldn't get it off. Took ten minutes to loosen it. I tried again...this time not tightening it. Same problem. It is in the trash. I wouldn't even give it away.
I was hoping to use this for my favorite talk radio station at 570 AM. Reception was completely unacceptable while a battery operated radio in the same spot was completely acceptable. I will be posting a photo soon. It's too bad because if it had decent reception it would have been a nice product (though I didn't really get a change to use the software because it's going back right away).
I really dislike these headphones... They are very tinny and scratchy. Also, they are very tight and hurt my ears - and I have a tiny head (I can wear child size hats), so I can't imagine how tight they must be on a person with a big head! I wish I never bought them.
The adapter came through fine but it didn't work. When I contacted HP support they were not helpful at all. I can't find where to get help for this product.
I just purchased this drive tonight. I thought it would be as simple as plugging in the drive, installing some utilities and start copying over files. Nope! Drive doesn't appear on the desktop, Disk Utility (I'm on a Mac, OS 10.3.9) doesn't recognize the drive.The blue light is flashing (I'm guessing it's suppose to be solid) and I can't even hear this baby hum. Is it super quiet, or is it dead? Hopefully Lacie support will get back to me before I return it to the store, but I doubt it. They don't even have a 1-800 number.What a pile of....
I got these because the traditional ear bud earphones never fit in my ear properly and were very uncomfortable. These fit extremely well and the sound was great. One day I started to experience a vibration in my ear and after weeks of experiencing this I realized it was caused by the earphones. I think because the earphone sits so much further into the ear, it's much harder on your eardrum. Maybe my ears are extremely sensitive but I'd still be very careful when using these.
The Adesso Cyberpad is great if you are still using Windows XP. I have been trying to get it to work with Windows 8. I downloaded the updated software from Adesso. The laptop sees the Cyberpad, but will not open the programs to use the Cyberpad. If you can get it to work with Windows 8 - send in a review. Please.
I could not get mine to work at all. It comes with an astonishingly large and complex instruction manual, one big enough to keep me busy for hours wondering if maybe I didn't do something right.
Can you belive this plastic ring costs $31 ?.
This camera id huge, and too heavy compare to the new opnes, this looks like a old stone, it is just ugle
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.
I looked up the cable for my Nikon Coolpix S3000 and it said this was the right one even if it wasn't in the list for this product. Ordered it and it doesn't work. I get an error when I plug it into the USB port. Now that I have read the 1 star reviews I see that ordering from this company is hit and miss. I guess I got the miss, but it was cheap so not worth trying to return (is that how this company makes money?). Will go elsewhere to get one that will work the first time.
i have a dell dimmension 3000, and i am very angered that i have a computer that is 1 year and 2 months old and it won't !ever! run windows vista, wanna know why, because dell decided to be ultra cheap and was the only company to not include an agp or pcie slot. thanks! there are no pci cards that are vista compatible. this also means that when dx10 flight sim x comes out i cannot run it. also the sound card i got this christmas has been discontinued, meaning that drivers for it as well will not be released on vista. hello, if i bought a video card 4 months ago and a soundcard less then a month ago, vista comes out in 8 days, it better be.this is a pci card, i bought it 4 months ago, it is not compatible. how dare they still be selling cards that are not compatible with an operating system 8 days before a release. why why why!!!!!!!???!?!?!?!?!
this thing was a piece of crap! I was very unhappy with this item, but it was so inexpensive I just chalked it up as a lesson learned. There are other solutions for getting more USB ports.
To my dismay, the paint chipped off on many letter keys after 2 weeks of owning the keyboard. If I type too quickly, the keys "lag", & often there's double letters, & caps seem non existent. The Mouse is too sensitive & when tapped accidentally with your hand or finger, it shifts pages. Overall, I'm disappointed with the keyboard & mouse.
the 4 GB card must be defective, I have a similiar 2 GB card that works fine so my system to read and write to these cards is not the problem. the card is defective.
This printer works great for a while, however, too many things to go wrong. If you need a printer/scanner for more than six months, you should look elsewhere.
If you're planning on using the wrist strap, this case is not for you. Furthermore, the clasp hardly closes with the camera inside it--way too snug. Sending back for return!
This is possibly the worst mouse I have ever been forced to use. Here's why:- The bottom isn't made from a material that slides very easily.- It's incredibly heavy further compounding the poor accuracy.- The way the laser tracks, moving the cursor along a horizontal line is impossible. It skews down when moving the mouse to the right and up when moving the mouse to the left.Onto the keyboard:- The keys are mushy when pressed- The keys wiggle around loosely- The size requires very long stretching of fingers to type.
BUYER BEWARE! I just got this DVD player and it doesn't work. It only worked long enough for it to tell me it can't read the discs. I am assuming it doesn't work because this DVD player is not initially produced to play all region DVDs!!!!!! There were notices on the RE-TAPED BOX and on the instruction booklet that read "This dvd player has been 'modified' by our 'expert' techinians to play all regions, please disregard the manual where it says this dvd player only plays region one". What a joke! I thought I was buying a DVD player meant for all regions. If I wanted a DVD player that was hacked by some computer geek in a basement, I would have went to EBAY!
I was not able to successfully use this adapter with Motorola blue tooth headphones. I was able to transfer files to and from a motorola cell phone. Kensington technical support is a waste of time. They do not know their product. I was repeatedly emailed the same instructions that come with the device. Which did not solve my problems.
Odds are, if you are looking at reviews for this television, you've got one and you're having problems with it.This happened to me, and after looking on the web, it looks like a number of bugs have been reported:1) The screen flashes blue, then goes black, but you can still hear audio. If you turn the unit off, the blue "standby" light still illuminates, but if you turn it on again, the screen is dead, or lights for a while and then goes dead.2) The TV goes dead: no sound, no picture, no standby3) Flickering of colors, etc.In my case, after 30 months of use, I got the first problem, where it would flicker and then go to a black screen, first when using a PS3 via DVI, and later with HDTV cable through the component cables. Needless to say, this was disappointing after paying 1.3k in November 2004. Up until this point, the picture and sound had been reliable and good, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one.It turns out that the root cause for issue (1) is the Darfon 144 LCD inverter, which generates power to light up the backlight. A number of manufacturers use this part and had the same bug. Based on research at yahoo groups, where there is a list called syntax_lcd, you can fix this by either (a) getting a new inverter board for a couple hundred, (b) removing and re-soldering the transformers to the board to fix bad solders, or (c) replacing a couple specific transistors that are testing poorly.Items 2 and 3 above are driven by a complete or partial failure of the power module. There are also other issues driven by a failure of the motherboard. The yahoo group forum does a good job listing and addressing the problems if you read through a couple hundred comments, you'll find your issue, as well as a few others.The group chats include a number of folks had luck with fixes for all three, and I plan to go down that path in a few weeks. Hopefully it will eke another couple of years of life out of the set, but this might be a good excuse to upgrade to a larger 1080p set.
This camera is terrible. I haven't noticed the blurriness, (I read all the bad reviews on this camera, to see if anyone else had my problem) but my problem with this camera is that when I go to take a picture, the wheel (thing to change the setting - what type of picture to take) spazzes out. Basically it is TOO sensitive and then I go back to look at the pictures I've taken and it's on a completely different setting (for example, I am supposed to be viewing the pictures I've taken, but it is in portrait mode or night vision).........it is screwed up!!!!!!!! Luckily it was a gift and I didn't spend money on it!
I have been using this product over the past month. I bought this for when I travel, but I have been testing the directions around where I live (within 100 miles) where I know the routes I should take already. It has caused me to have concern about using it on the road. About 50% of the time it has given me directions that made no sense and in one case was in the opposite direction from where I was headed. I now fear relying on this device when I travel to areas I am not knowledgeable. My experience with the Hertz rental car systems has been completely different. The Magellean systems also seems easier to use.The product comes with only a small pamphlet for user documentation. Very inadequate for such a complex device.Finally, this may have come with old map data. They advertise other North American maps on the web site for an additional charge of about $140. The web site description was inadequate for me to determine if the new maps would improve the device performance to justify the added cost. On the other hand, why didn't this system come with the latest maps? I wouldn't mind paying for upgrades down the road, but not right when I purchase it,Overall I find the Garmin Nuvi very disappointing and overrated.
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.
This is my first review on amazon after many years. This came in a generic plastic bag, the wire was very thin, unlike the picture, and says Belkin nowhere,. Looks like a bait and switch
If all you are trying to do is play a couple of CD's on here, you should be ok. I say should because the documentation is somewhat lacking, and is obviously a bad translation job. The web site also sufferes from the same problem. The manager program is exceeding slow to copy music to the device, and there are frequent issues if you simple copy to it using it as a removable disk. Also, it can only access another 512mb of external memory, which is not shown anywhere in any documentation.
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.
I've had OPDV971H HD for 2 years in conjunction with Sony Bravia LCD, worked very nicely. Now that I got a better quality Pioneer Plazma it is abvious that the player doesn't produce good picture quality. will be buying something new.
When I first purchased my battery backup, the original battery life was 3 years now I can barely get a year and and a half. Purchased this in April of 2010 now the replacement light is back on.
its an over ear/on ear mix and its bad. they press on your ears and are uncomfortable in less then a minute. i sent them back the same day. thanks amazon for not sticking me with a by product. i know they have been out for some time now but the sound is weak and cant get them loud enough to enjoy music or gaming.
Bought this vcr less than five months ago and it is already busted, though I have not used it more than ten times in that period. A real hunk of junk. Stay away from this product, unless if you are happy buying a new two hundred dollar vcr every five months. Obviously while parts are under warranty, the labor isn't after 90 days, so you would pay as much fixing it as to buy a new one. What a waste of money. I've had bad vcr's before, but this is by far the WORST.
It never worked and was difficult to return to them. Then they lost it! Still trying to get it resolved a month after I sent the item back to them.
I purchased this for our home office. The price was great, but the cable didn't work at all. We ended up purchasing another brand of cable and it worked perfectly. I recommend paying the extra money and getting a higher quality cable!
I have a toshiba laptop with Xp and I am on my third card this week? Yes, when I got my toshiba, it was perfect, flawless. It remained so until I went with the linksys wireless setup (b series wireless cable router 2.4). The linksys card works good for the first ten minutes. In the next 10 - 50 minutes, the system will lockup, and I have to take my battery out to reboot. All three have broken within the first two hours of operation. The laptop gets really hot and the card is even hotter. I have adjusted all settings to minimums, but this card just loves to overheat. I know of two other people that have had similar problems and went with the d-link 2.4 ghz. ...
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.
My daugter loves this toy but it won't work on the computer. But, she just loves the music. She just downloaded Baby, come back to me and say ok from Vannesa's hudgens music. she loves it!
I bought this because my children have lost their chargers and they are very expensive at Apple store. The description said, it will work on Shuffles they have. This thing is cheap and useless. It did not work.
Summing up: VERY short battery life, buggy software, recordings might fail at the last second of recording, very slow FFWD (fast forward),and lastly but most importantly:MPIO is NOT giving support. MPIO is... a farce.I strongly recommend iriver players. Iriver is a brand that has good worldwide support AND is far superior in quality and features. (iriver is Korea's nr. 1, MPIO is nr. 2 perhaps, but at a far, far, FAR distance!)
After reading the reviews for the ATH M40's - I (wrongly) thought it might be a nice replacement for my Bose AE 1 (around $90 prime). Oh dear - so wrong, on so many levels.I'm comparing the Bose AE 1 - used to be called the Triports (NOTE - not the newer AE2). The Bose are light, spacious, sound tight, comfortable. They are classics for lightweight (not canceling) headphones. The sound field is bright and expansive. Bass is there but not overpowering. The sound is fresh, not mushy.The ATH M40's are half the cost but NOT worth the savings. They are heavy, plasticy, too flimpsy (I hate the flexible ear-pieces). The cable is heavy and **OH NO, THEY DIDN'T** is capped with an old-school plug. AND THERES NO ADAPTER IN THE PACKAGE!. You are forced to buy it separately. All of which means that there is even more weight hanging from your jack or iPhone (in my case). The sound to me is more claustrophobic. Encased, the stereo effect isn't as open nor as bright. Its also hard to remember which is the left/right ear.So, I'm ordering one of the last AE1 Triports I can find here on Amazon. The ATH 40's will be returned, and the stupid plug adapter added to the dead-drawer.
Have tried to upgrade the maps on MULTIPLE units for family and have run into a different, serious problem in each case; once the update server was unavailable / overloaded for over a week (begging the question why when I purchase a DVD there should be a dependency on their server at all), and once the map update software was unable to detect the device was plugged in, even though windows (and the Garmin web site / plugin!) were both able to detect the presence of the device.Garmin support was not able to explain a resolution, and frustratingly did not pay attention to the details of my messages, asking me questions that were answered in the message, for example, if the unit was plugged in, tried on other computers, etc. As an IT professional, I can't recommend this product because of the REPEATED failure of Garmin to properly design a smooth upgrade process or provide proper support; the map updates are very expensive, and the lack attention to detail in the customer experience is shameful. The functioning of the unit itself, when maps are loaded, is fine.
I purchased the DVD player 10/09/2001 and have had problems ever since. The unit would play a DVD Vidio for about 30 to 45 minutes and stop with the image frozen on the screen, nothing could be done to correct the problem.The unit was in for repairs from 11/01/2001 until 11/27/2001, with the PC board assembly and pick up mechanism replaced. It worked OK for three months, and now the same problem is happening again.
I like this case, it's really nice and sleek. The only issue I have, well outside of the fact that the strap is difficult to push through the small opening, the magnetic closure seems to be missing, the closure looks like a screw and there's a magnet inside of the case. But I've only had it for a few hours and it looks like the magnetic base is creating a hole in the fabric of the case because of the screw which binds it.Is anyone else having this problem, or is this just a defective case?
Came in late and upon arriving did not work at all. I don't really care because it was just a dollar I spent on it, but I feel it should have at least worked to begin with!!
the unit is flimsy and written instructions were poor; sometimes it would charge my I touch and sometimes it would not. It had difficulty adapting between I touch and I pods and now, seems to have given up entirely (have had it for about a year). Sound quality was adequate.
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.
Very disappointed in these earbuds. Compared to the Apple buds I got with the Shuffle, these are very "tinny", lacking any bass at all. additionally, even the larger ear piece keeps falling out of my ears when I work out.
You may think this review is unfair, but please read the whole thing. I have owned 2 HP All-In-One Office Jet products. I am currently using the model 6310. I previously owned a model 5610. BOTH of these all-in-one products experienced FAX failures within the first year of use. I had each of these machines installed on a small network in my home (3 users) and installing it as a "networked" printer was easy. However, using all of the features was NOT. If you use the HP Solutions software EXCLUSIVELY to control the scanning from the remote computers, the scanning function works fine. But the TWAIN mode (as implemented by HP) sucks. I have several different programs (Corel Paint Shop Pro X and Serif Photo Plus X2 just to name two) and in each program the scanner either could NOT be activated or it only worked for a single scan and then I had to reset the All-In-One and/or restart the router for the network. The error message after the failure is an HP error message which leads me to believe HP has a problem with their software. But, I am getting off-track... sorry for that. If all you want is a network printer it works great and is easy to install. However, if you would like to send and receive faxes: BEWARE!There is some kind of physical design problem with the FAX. BOTH of these machines have some kind of mechanical problem with detecting dial-tone. The problem is the same in both. The error message says "FAX Failure." HP's tech support was virtually useless. In each case I spent over an hour working with them and the best they could do was tell me that the hardware had failed and to send the machine back in for repairs AT MY EXPENSE! Well, when the 5610 failed it was out of warranty, so I bought a brand new 6310. It worked well for a just under a year, then the "FAX Failure" started to appear, just as it did in the 5610. Once again, HP support recommended sending the unit in to get it repaired. In both cases the estimate for repair was greater than the price of a new machine. In both cases they offered to send me a "refurbished" machine for more than I could buy a surplus one on-line. It was easier for me to just of buy a dedicated FAX machine. I did and now I am happy. I am still using the 6310 as everything else still works and by re-filling my own ink cartridges I can print very inexpensively. However, I will NOT buy another HP All-In-One. Thank you for your time.
Sure it cools my computer for normal use, but it does not help with PC games.I bought it because Halo and Counterstrike overheated the computer. I STILL have these issues with this cooler running on high. Pretty disappointed.
I purchased this adapter to hot sync my Treo 700p with a Win2k system.It just doesn't work right:1. Installation instructions are poor and I had to reinstall the softwaretwice to get it working. I even upgraded to the latest software.2. Configuring the device to work with my Treo was very confusing. It tookme several attempts to get it working.3. I finally got it to work and performed a few syncs. I then removed thedevice (to take it home) and when I put it back into the computer andstarted it, The Treo would connect but would not sync. I rebooted thecomputer and sync started working again. This is NOT what I expected.4. I notified Anycom of the problems by e-mail. They did respond within24 hours but blamed it on the Treo which they have not tested with.This also is not what I expected.I am returning the device and will stick with the cable until I can findone that works correctly. If you have a Treo, stay away from this device.
I originally loved this camera.... small, light, good battery life, hi-res photos to work with. However, after using it for the last year, and taking over 2,100 photos with it (the camera keeps track) I have to say I'm extremely disappointed with it.Unless you're outdoors in VERY bright sunlight, or using the flash, forget about taking decent photos. I've held the camera solidly against a wall to take indoor photos without flash and all you get is a streaky mess. You can't control the apeture setting, and hence EVERY photo comes out blurry unless you are in bright, direct light.I spend a good 3-4 minutes with EVERY photo that DOES come out O.K. (not blurry) touching it up in photoshop. For whatever reason, the CCD is just not getting enough photons to take good, crisp, bright photos.Too bad, too, because in most other ways its a great camera.
This cable is a fake dual link DVI cable. Although it looks like the correct fitting the cable itself is too narrow for a Dual link cable and dose not support 2560x1600 resolution. Since its only $4 it isn't worth returning..... Should have known better!!! Don't waste your time!!!
Adapter not worth buying. I had the original dock that got lost. I bought this adapter but it doesn't work. This is simply an adapter docking plate. It's only a docking adapter plate that you use to put on your dock. If you lost your dock, then you're wasting your money buying this.
I also had a bad optical pick-up after 16 months and very light use. Repair costs $200. I called Panasonic and they don't admit to having any problems with this player. Obviously they are lying. I have purchased my last Panasonic product.
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
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.
At 10-15, image is fairly clear. Anymore zoom than that and you have to close i eye, otherwise image appears cross-eyed.
Hooked it up, but could never figure out how to scan my old negatives. Just packed away and a waste of money.
After 6 months they are falling apart. One of the earphones broke in half, so I have been listening out of one ear only. The second one is now full of static....I have had $10 earphones last longer! BTW, I only use them for about an hour a day, so definitely not a heavy user.Even before they started breaking down, I was dissatisfied with them. None of the earbuds fit - I have gone through all of them trying them for a few weeks at a time. The cord is too heavy so the earbuds keep falling out when I am walking or jogging. I spent most of the time getting frustrated and jamming them into my ear canals than actually enjoying the music. They are ok if you listen to them in bed or when you are not moving - which defeats the purpose, especially at the $70 price tag.Save your money, and try something else! I am about to find out how the warranty works...
I bought the SlingBox Pro, the extra cable for HD connectivity, the extra SlingLink to connect to the router in a different room, watched it at home, everything was perfect, great picture, got very excited.I set up the remote viewing, but while traveling I couldn't connect in 90% of the places.Than I spent another 2 months back and forth with customer support trying to set up remote viewing (while I was home, they claimed that everything is working fine, just to found out that it isn't when I traveled), finally they admitted that in everywhere that I would like to watch the sling out of my home network, I will need to contact the local system administrator to punch a hole in the Firewall (which they rarely do), and in many other cases even if there isn't any firewall I need to contact the 'SERVICE PROVIDER' e.g. comcast/verizon etc. to open whatever port that slingbox is using. Are you kidding me? Every time I want to watch an 1/2 hour show in a new location I need to spend 3 hours with costumer support in that location.SAVE YOUR MONEY.
Short battery life, sticky space bar, and the mouse feels horrible in my hand. I have the wired version at work, it also has space bar problems.
June 2, 2006I ordered this product expecting version 7 of the mapping program. This version was released last June and Shipped August almost 10 months ago. They sent Version 5, not even 6! the problem was with Amazon partner VannsSo now I have to wait until Monday to call Vanns or garmin and most likely have to do two installs + and pay for shipping on the disks to get my GPS to work. Even the picture on the web site shows a version 6 disk!UPDATE June 7.I contacted Vanns about the old software, they said they would get back to me, two days later thay have not. Contacted Garmin later that day, 40 minutes on hold (toll free), after which the tech support people were very helpfull! They two day shipped me out a full version 7 DVD disk that didn't require that I install the verion 5 disks first so installation was smooth. Everything is working well now. The gps is working great with the maps.Get a 1 GB MICRO SD with an adapter so you can write to the card directly rather than through the GPS it cuts the time by about 1/3 on a 1 GB card. The 128 card is nice but 1GB holds almost 2/3 of the US. 2GB when available will get it all.
I had nothing but problems with this product. The drivers do not install easily, I had to re-install them a couple of times. I even downloaded the newest drivers from their website. I tried to contact tech support that is supposed to be 24/7 according to the user's guide because I was having problems reading a 8 mb memory stick. They are only open during &quot;regular business hours&quot;. I send them an e-mail and part of the reply was that the memory stick presently only reads up to a 64 mb memory stick. I tried to read a 32 mb memory stick and it destroyed the pictures. Luckily I could re-format the stick on my camera so it did not destroy the memory stick-just the pictures. So beware if you do want to purchase this product, that although it does not state this anywhere in the user guide or on their website, it will only read up to a 64 mb memory stick. And like I said, I could only get it to read an 8 mb stick, my 32 mb stick it wiped out. I can not recommend this memory reader, I am returning it to Amazon.
My $200 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.
i got my radio quickly. there was NO hardware, NO manual. i will NOT order again.
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.
Frankly, I'm quite dissatisfied with the iM600 system. I was trying to use it with the new iPod nano (4th generation), but the unit *won't charge* the new iPod. Worse, the iPod will discharge very quickly if I leave it the dock! This "feature" makes the unit almost unusable for me.Additional flaw is that the remote won't work if you turn OFF the unit. That is, you cannot remotely turn the unit ON. Again, this "feature" almost defeats the benefit of having a remote control in the first place.
My wife got it new from Amazon in early December 2005. It worked okay for about two weeks (after quite unpleasant installation process) with Palm T3. The GPS unit then stopped working. It could not be turned on even it's fully charged.I filed the report on tomtom website three times and got no responses other than automatically generated ones. I was able to find the "support" phone number on its website on Jan 05, 2005, but that is a non-working phone number. I cannot find the phone number this time.I can understand that some products are defects but I expect the manufacturers to stand behind their products and provide replacement or repairments free of charge promptly. Therefore I'm not recommending this product.
I purchased two Kogi L9CH Flat-Panel 19" LCD monitors because the advertising on the Kogi website said that they were available with an optional DVI port.I ordered the optional DVI port and after receiving my monitors found they did not contain that port. Upon calling Kogi they informed me that DVI ports were not available on that monitor. After pointing out to them that their web site indicated they were, I was told they would be happy to ship me 1000 monitors with said port since they would have to be manufactured. I could not buy just two.Seems to me to be a little less than honest advertising.
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.
Receiver seemingly works when it wants to. Doesnt keep time. Runs extremely hot. Sounds pretty good when working. Maybe I just got a bad deck but I doubt it. Its just not a quality product.
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
This gateway is everything you imagined and more. As long as you take a couple advils, you might be fine. A couple of things to watch out for, you must have a high speed internet. The computer will go crazy on you if you lose connection or your modem or hub acts funny. Within the second day, I witness the blue screen of death. Second the YES network doesnt' work, they must be mets fans. Also, customer support was terrible, they told me to shutt off my machine and run a wizard to correct my problem, and then THEY HUNG UP ON ME! I don't think Windows XP technology is ready quite yet. Also, the great dvd burner and cd drive is LOUD, very annoying. We returned this great system, just give it time, because it is a dream system to have. You can really record your own dvds so create your own dvd series of such great shows.
We bought two sets last year for my kids. The quality and fit were perfect in our car. However, we took them on an airplane, and both sets quit working immediately. I didn't see where altitude was a problem anywhere, but apparently it is! Both sets quit permitting the lyrics of songs/movies to be heard, but you could still hear the music. I can't recommend buying this pair if their use is limited only to vehicles.
Although initially I was pleased with this drive, it has since failed -- dead and unrecoverable. Not what you want in a backup drive, huh? Other reports of other SmartDisk FireLite drives doing this as well have made me promise never to buy another product from this company.
I really don't get it how monster just gets away pricing their junk like this. I got this months ago to fix some loss issues. Saw this shiny think with overpriced tag, and thought it will resolve the issue. After using this the HD was creating problems, TVs in my other rooms were having huge issues with signal. Finally went back to comcast's splitter and all was well. They recommended not to use this. I totally agree. Nice gold plating though. Can be in a display cabinet. Not just this monster product, but so many of their products are simply overpriced when compared to the same quality (in some cases average than normal quality).
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.!
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.
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 bought this as part of a home theater system. I'm not an audiophile and don't watch TV, just a movie or two each week. I like the 5 disc carousel because it allows me to play about a week's worth of Christmas music from MP3s burned to discs. My old CD carousel won't do MP3s.The remote didn't work out of the box. Many functions are only available on the remote, so this isn't exactly a minor problem. I sent it back immediately.In return for my brand new DVD player, Sony sent me a "factory refurbished" unit...no other options. Now I first got a "factory refurbished" something back in the 1970s. That one was obviously broken before it was packaged for resale. I have NEVER had a "factory refurbished" unit that worked properly, and this DVD player was no exception.The used one they sent me worked about as badly as the new one. My ancient Panasonic was working fine, so I just hooked up the Sony to play said MP3s at Christmas. I eventually learned that the Panasonic does not like DVD-Rs very well, so I sent the Sony back for repair a second time. It came in two weeks ago. Absolutely no difference.I called Sony and they said they would send me a shipping label (it had cost me over $40 so far to ship a unitthat is retailing today for $110). A week later I called Sony and the guy said he would e-mail the shipping label "right now." I called back the next day, was put on hold, and then disconnected. When I finally got through, I would not let the guy off the phone until the label hit my e-mail inbox.I will wait for the unit to be returned (Sony's turnaround is quite good) and see if it works. I won't bother with it any more if it doesn't -- just not worth it. But I will certainly never buy another Sony product.Oh, by the way: the "universal remote" that came with the home theater system? It's defective, too. Operates the tuner/amp but cannot be programmed to operate anything else.Added later: I bought a Logitech Harmony universal remote and all my problems are solved. The Harmony covers all of the A/V equipment I own, even an ancient carousel CD player.
The short description of this item describes it as having a 1.2GHz processor and 1.25 G RAM. Only after proceeding to the checkout page is it possible to read a further description indicating 1.0GHz processor and 512Mb RAM.
Over most of the feature set, this model actually delivers what you'd expect out of an Alpine stereo. The problems start when you try to use the much-touted Glide Touch strip - and unfortunately, that's a deal-breaker. You can't operate the unit using only standard controls.The problems with the Glide Touch strip are twofold: first, the GlideTouch is infuriatingly slow for navigating large lists, such as, say, the list of artists or albums on your iPod; and second, the same tactile surface serves as both navigation tool and confirmation button. One bump and you're listening to Shakira instead of Skinny Puppy. And did I mention you have to then start at the top of the list and navigate from scratch? There are other problems as well, but the long and short is that there's really no saving this user experience; it renders the unit almost completely inoperable while driving.I wish the designers could see my wife trying to use this thing as a passenger; it can literally take ten or fifteen minutes to find an artist on my iPod that is locatable within seconds using the iPod itself. Usually, she gives up and switches to the radio.Did Alpine not do even the most basic of user testing? Shame upon all of us: on Alpine for releasing this monstrosity, on the salesperson who recommended it, and on me for being such a bad consumer that I bought it.
I was looking for a decent pair of headphones to wear while running and these were NOT it. Uncomfortable + loose + poor sound = unhappy customer.
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 owned several Maxtor external drives including OneTouch versions I and II, and they are all still alive and well after years of use. These drives are the first totally unreliable products I have ever owned from Maxtor (now Seagate).I bought my first one in January 2008, and it failed in March. I got that one replaced under warranty and bought a second unit to back up the data on the first. (What are the odds that you would have a second failure on a Maxtor or Seagate product?)I got the new drive first, and gradually transferred data to it. Then I installed the second drive and backed up the data I had created on the first. Then they both failed (with different error codes) today. My data AND backup are unreachable, so far. Now they are sending me two replacement units (which will make a total of 5 drives for 2). Based on MTBF calculations, these should run forever, right? If someone wants to give you one of these, take it but don't put any data on it you want to have available for very long.
I know I may sound a bit harsh, but I've (briefly) used both a Replay and the Philips/TiVo service, and I find TiVo to be the better model, hands-down.My biggest gripe has to do with the show selection process; Replay is extremely cumbersome when compared to TiVo. I'm not exaggerating when I say it took me almost ten times as long to select shows to record with Replay, versus the streamlined process which TiVo has.Second gripe? The remote control leaves much to be desired. Compared to TiVo, the remote is extremely cumbersome. Now, I understand that the remote is currently going through a re-design, but that will obviously take time.I also have concerns with playback quality and the number of purported recording hours. Yes, certain models claim 20-hour recording times, but that is at the lowest resolution, which gives a barely recognizable picture. At highest quality, the number of hours is severely limited. (Actually, TiVo does the same thing of promoting the number of LOW QUALITY hours that their units can record, but in a comparison of the two, at both low and highest settings, the quality of the TiVo picture was a little better).So in short, after spending some time with both units, I found Replay to be lacking. To reiterate what other reviwers said, I would probably have one if TiVo didn't exist. But it does, and its product and service is MUCH, MUCH BETTER THAN REPLAY.
This product is completely unusable, because the electrical transformer is louder than an old dot-matrix printer.
Unfortunately, the power cord on this unit is poorly designed. While the cord connects from the left side of the cooler, it is designed in such a way that the usb plug must be positioned so the cable enters from the right side (for a rear usb port). This puts undue twisting on the under-guaged cable. Mine frayed and broke within a couple months of use. Then just try to figure out how to get a replacement cord - good luck.
They're FAULTY and that's the word. I've tried to burn stuff on various PCs and laptops thinking MEMOREX can't go wrong but none of the places I was successful in burning even one CD - so the CDs are having a big big problem...
Having spent hundreds of dollars now on trying to make this gadget work--and the jury is still out--all I can say is, you are on YOUR OWN for installing and using this piece of equipment. The customer service kids read the manual to me over the phone, the manual I was holding in my own hand. The sales people gave me no information whatever about what is required to make this product work, that is, until after I'd bought it, with no possibility of returning it. Make sure you have a TV that accepts input, a wireless router that you can open ports to (not possible with the service I have), etc. I'm sure there will turn out to be just a few more things I don't know!So far, a real disaster.
I had my camera for 1 week and the batteries in it were brand new. To my dismay I went to use the camera after installing the batteries and reading the manual and the batteries were already dead. I have replaced the batteries and took about 8 pictures, now my memory card is full. I would expect to be able to get more than 8 pics on a memory card. Hind sight is 20/20.
DO NOT buy this if you have a Vista 64, Windows 7 64 or any 64-bit OS. Basically any computer manufactured in the last 2-3 years. D-Link stopped supporting this device and will not create drivers for any 64-bit OS. I have searched high and low and there is no way to get this to work on a modern computer. This was a great idea but was abandoned by the manufacture. I will not be buying any D-Link products in the future.
I cannot complain about how the RC-5 worked when it worked. It did its job as expected, but Canon's warranty is not a long one, and they are not into courtesy warranty. Sorry about that. I am more than happy with my Canon cameras, but I'm getting the Opteka RC-4 at half the price.
I installed the camera, and it works fine and has a good picture. My biggest gripe is with the software that came with the camera. If you install the camera webcenter software, it will launch repeatedly on its own and start filming and snapping photos automatically. If you uninstall the software and leave the drivers installed, you keep getting an error message from the windows image acquisition software. To get rid of this, you have to uninstall the drivers, which disables the camera. I'm not sure if my problems are typical, but I find them highly annoying. In this day of privacy concerns, I would have expected Creative not to introduce something that behaves so suspiciously.
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.
This camera is Junk! Bad pictures,very bad color and very grainy! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!
The Good:The bass is fantastic (a real nice rumble).Build quality top notch.Comfort needs work (although breaking them in by putting them on a vase all night works wonders)The Bad:In line amp is very noisy (and there is no real way around this)The 3D sound positioning is all but non existent. (deal breaker)Some of the channels were faint and not well matched; requiring a lot of fine tuning to make all the volumes level.You really have to crank the inline amp high to hear any detail in game. (Bad for your ears)Conclusion:While I thought these headphones would be unique by having all of the speakers for multiple channels, I have come to the conclusion that the basic principle is just not viable. Because of the proximity of the surround speakers in the headphones, there is no way for the ear to accurately interpret the direction of the sound.We only have two ears, and the brain interprets the direction of sound by the different pitch and timing of when the sounds hit the ear. What it really comes down to is that >>>anyone would be much better off just buying a good set of stereo headphones&lt;&lt;&lt; (like a pair of Sennheiser HD 485's) and hooking them up to a X-Fi sound card that has CMSS-3D to replicate surround sounds on headphones. What is the point of surround headphones that don't sound surroundish...
When i first got this camera about 5 months ago, i loved iti even liked the little videos. AFTER 5 MONTHS I KEEP GETTING BLURRY PHOTOS. NEXT TIME I'LL BUY A FUJI CAMERA.CATHERINE FABRIZIO
Doesn't matter how close the camera and it's remote base is, vision is always bad and constant distortion,. Wanted to return it but I had went on a oversea job, here wondering if it still could be return.
This is over priced JUNK!!. It is tiny and fragile and IT WILL NOT WORK OUTDOORS because the screen is washed out. I called to learn how to adjust it and I was told that it would not work outside and to send it back.I should have been told that it is for indoor use only before I wased my time on it.I was also only credited for the base price and not the shipping and taxThis product is TOTALLY USELESS!!!!!!!!Jim CrawfordCrawfor Aerial Photography, Inc.
My first complaint is that the tuning knob has two circular rows of little sharp dimples that eventually irritate your fingertip with their scrubbing actuation as you spin the dial (and you do this a LOT when searching). How about a nice smooth indented divet?Secondly, mine has an over-modulation or equalization problem with the audio. It is slightly distorted through the speaker, headphones and the line out jack even at low levels. This happens on full signal strength AM or shortwave signals. It needs an equalizer!!! It sounds like someone is talking too close into a microphone. FM sounds better but I bought this for listening to voice.Maybe I got a lemon, but I concur with all the minor complaints in the other reviews also. I'm looking for a new radio and found this one again, so I thought I would type this up now. I have had the radio for two years.
COBY PRODUCTS ARE GREAT FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS WHEN MOST PEOPLE WRITE A REVIEW. IT WILL NOT LAST MUCH LONGER AND THE COMPANY DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THE WARRANTY.
I typically don't review my purchases online unless I feel strongly about it in either a positive or a negative light.In this case, I feel it my civic duty to warn you not to even consider the SP90.I bought this because of the relatively low price (the MOJO was [amt] more at the time), Rio's affiliation with Diamond Multimedia (which is a very good company) and the fairly decent reviews it has received on this site. After providing 3 solid hours of performance, it totally quit on me and did not work afterwards. The CD (both MP3 and audio) would spin but the player would not recognize tracks or files and thus no music was produced.Pros1)Not many - even the case looks like a toy.2)low cost3)Headphones were fine although it felt like stuffing a jagged rock in your ears.Cons1)Eats batteries alive2)Skips continuously even when walking slowly3)No tactile feel to buttons4)Takes forever to find MP3 tracks5)CD spindle motor seems to have trouble in cold weather (rendering player useless)6)Stupid dancing men are a waste of batteries7)Case design is ugly - looks like something from the line of "My First Sony"I returned this player and ordered the TDK Mojo. The verdict is still out since I have not gotten it yet. But I expect it to give me better performance considering all the positive reviews it has gotten.
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.
It sounded like a great idea but I have used the SCG5 not SCG4 for several weeks now but have still not been able to get my hard-drives & speakers to turn on & off with my Mac G4 tower plugged in to the master outlet. I continue to adjust the sensitivity knob as instructed, but so far no luck. I may just have to turn it on & off manually.
This thing doesn't even work. What a waste of time and money! Now I have to go return it. I'll never buy another Memorex product again! I've had much better experiences with SanDisk brand card readers. I'm very disappointed with Memorex's low quality. Save yourself the hassle and don't buy Memorex products!
I have been using the Sony Walkman receivers for years, and am familiar with the product. Two major problems with this model:First, setting radio stations with this model (I need the instructions) is much more difficult than in the previous model (intuitive).Second, the reception is horrible.
I bought two of these cables to allow for the height of a standing desk. Worked great for 2x 22" single-link D-DVI monitors for a few months.I just updated to a dual-link-required 2560x1440 monitor and neither cable works. The dual-link D-DVI cable that came with the monitor works fine. I'm not sure if it's a length thing or if the manufacturer is just selling broken dual-link cables, but if you're specifically looking for dual-link D-DVI, beware.
The price is attractive but I had to put caller ID in this week so I could tell what phone number they were leaving. It records sound but they are not words I understand.
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.
I know how this lock is supposed to work and have gotten it to lock before, but it is so frustrating to use. I just spent 20 minutes wrestling with it, trying to get it to lock, with no success. Part of the lock is too loose to ensure that the lock securely locks the laptop. If you have a USB device plugged in, or if your laptop is angled such that it's facing you, the lock placement is awkward as well.
dont bay it its not working , it came an time but its not working with 3th G and 4th G i iPod Shaffel >
I bought the Olympus Camedia Brio D-100 in Oct 2002. Got it for about a hundred greens. Thought I had a landed an awesome deal, until the camera proved you get what you pay for.CONS:1. Battery eater: No rechargeable battery is good enough for it to last through 20pics. I couldn't leave batteries in it for a week - they would be run down in that time.2. Major issues with focus: The whole user interface with communicating when its ready to shoot is incredibly unreliable. I would switch it on, and wait for the green and amber lights to stabilize. They would sometimes, and not others. Even worse, they would and wouldn't on the same shot, with the same composition. Very frustrating.3. Unreliable save: I was never sure if it saved a pic. Sometimes I would press the button - but nothing. No indication on the camera what's wrong. Then I would have to close the cover, reopen it to switch it back on, and pray it will shoot this time - 50% chance. No indication of what's wrong. Using the LCD at the back is a pain too. Often it wouldn't have enough power left to let you browse through to see if it took pics alright.I could go on and on, but the sum total: very frustrating, unreliable camera, best take your money elsewhere. I don't care about bells and whistles, but one expects if its called a camera, it will take pictures. If its called a camera 100% of the time, it will take pics a 100% of the time!!As for mine,after missing some critical pics on a very important family occasion, and some more of household items while documenting before a relocation, I finally hit it against my tiled floor, broke it in a hundred pieces, drilled through it in various places, and am sending it to Olympus's HQ with a letter explaining what they should have done themselves that I had to PAY them to do!
The sound quality is terrible. I wanted to use this to make Skype calls, but it didn't work well. Unfortunately, I had to use a more expensive USB headset in the end.
This item did not work on my computer although the advertising stated it would. A waste of time and money.
This device can only download from Sony Connect Store which is closing March, 2008. After that, the device is useless. You can not use other online download sites but this device used a different format. I found many help sites with long instructions on how to convert a file, burn in on a cd, then...maybe you can download your PAID songs onto the device. I am not a computer buff. You can still play the songs already on the device and use the radio. But I purchased this item to download my personal music library. I have 3 of them. Not this one but the super one that was a 100.00. What a waste. YOu can return it and cant sell it. What a waste of money.
It is simply junk. Poor all the way around !! Threw it in the trash !
The detector is great, accurate and easy to use, when it works. I own this unit since 2008. In the first year it was repaired three times, for three different issues, under warranty. I asked Beltronics to provide a replacement unit, since this one seems quite problematic, but they refused. In 2010 the unit started with a fourth problem, intermittently turning itself off and on. This could be one bad unit, but others on amazon seem to have quality issues as well, and Beltronics did not replace it after three in-warranty repairs.
We found this frame impractical and have stopped using it. It's loaded with features, which makes it difficult to setup and use. Instead of just loading pictures, you have to assign and configure albums for your photos. Wish I could just load the pictures and enjoy them.
My pc could not recognize my printer with this cable. Had to purchase another cable elsewhere. Based on this and the packaging the cable came in, I am a bit dubious about its claim to be a Belkin.
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.
I bought this and a Seagate 250 HD. After about 9 months of me being lulled into a false sense of security (read this is NOT making backups!) the drive started the click of death. I was furious! I thought it was the drive. It made sense...the drive clicked so it must be that. After almost shelling out $1K I thought I would try the drive in another computer. The drive came up and had all of my data. I can only think that the power supply to the ULTRA diminished enough in voltage to cause the HD head not to be able to un-park or move correctly.As a precaution I will take advantage of the Seagate 5 year warranty and put the replacement drive in a different case.BTW: this drive was NOISEY!
Just be warned that this and any device that is branded with the PlaysforSure stuff is bound to Microsoft 4ever. If you ever decide to use an Apple or any other operating system Microsoft has decided not to allow this device to function anymore thereby forcing you to use their products.While there's nothing wrong with using products "designed" for Microsoft Windows just be aware that playsforsure means plays forsure in Windows only, and even then if Microsoft updates Windows will it still work?Be careful before spending your money!
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
I bought 3 pairs of these headphones for my kids for running. They do not stay in very well. They are too big for the ear.
This radio does not work for weather alerts. You don't know it doesnt work until you have bad weather, or on test day. The test did not work and then we had bad weather and Nothing!! It was one day after the 30 day return for amazon and they wont take it back even though it is defective. I feel somewhat let down by them.
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!!!
Did not work at all. The computer doesn't even acknowledge that the iPod is plunged into it. Not worth even a penny. Piece of trash.
VERY ATRACTIVE GREAT PRICEGREAT REVIEWSTHE TRUTH ISVERY SMALL VERY CHEAPLY MADENOT DURABLE AT ALL IVE HAD MINE FOR 2 WEEKS AND IT GIVES NO AIR OFF AT ALL IT LEAKS FROM THE SIDESPOOR CONSTRUCTION QUALITY PLEASE READ THIS AND LISTEN BECAUSE I READ ALL THE REVIEWS AND WAS HIGHLY ANTICIPATING THISNOW I NEED TO BUY ANOTHER ONE AND SPEND MORE MONEY JUST SO DISSAPOINTEDI AM USING IT AS A PLACE TO PUT CUPS ON MY DESK NOW FOR THAT IT WORKS PERFECTLYEPIC FAIL
I bought this camera thinking that it would be nice to have a little pocket-sized camera to carry around for spontaneous picture taking. I was expecting the photos to be low resolution and low quality considering the price and size of the camera. The quality of the photos was even worse than expected. They are so poor I can't imagine how you would be able to use them for any purpose. I also found that the battery life is too short and the image viewfinder doesn't match the actual image taken requiring you to mentally compensate. The worst offense, however, is that the software that comes with the unit is pathetic. There is also zero support for the camera on the Phillips web page. I recommend staying away from this camera.
Very disappointing! Although I am sure I get them to seal (I hear a pop when I pull them out) there is absolutely no bass with these. I even got the Etymotic special pad kit (ask them- you get it for free) but this did not help. From what I read from other reviews they do work with some ears, but do you really want to spend this much money if there is quite a good chance that they are unusable for you?
the rock speakers look great, but sometimes do not work, can not figure out why only work sometimes, very disappointed
I have 400 DVD's burned with JACKET_P folders on each and every one. Every one works with my Sony DVP-985 player. None of them work with the Sony DVP-995 Player.I also have the same 400 DVD disks burned with title/artist information on the disk. In my DVP-985, the title and artist is both picked up and displayed on the player.On the DVP-995 player THE TITLE IS THE ONLY THING THE "NEW" DISK EXPLORER CAN PICK UP. ALL MY ARTIST INFORMATION IS MISSING.Since both the JACKET_P folder and the Artist information work perfectly on all 400 disks in the Sony dvp-985 player I have used for 2 years, I conclude that when Sony re-designed the disk explorer in the DVP-995 player, THEY BROKE THE STANDARD RULES FOR READING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION WHICH THEY THEMSELVES CREATED WHEN THEY CREATED THE DVP-985 PLAYER.BEWARE! If you have a dvp-985 and hope to upgrade as I did, all your disk labeling work has been wasted. You must go through the exercise all over again and learn the new rules for JACKET_P and Disk title/artist information, then burn new disks using the new rules. Even then, I don't expect the disks to work correctly in both players.
this product didnt hold up to its expectations it blew up trying to add it to a system they r way under rated now they wont warranty the product way un happy with it
We purchased this item in December 2008. It is not worth the money. We have it programmed to turn on the TV, DVR and the AV receiver when we tap the "watch tv" function. 75% of the time it only turns on one of the 3 units. Same thing when we attempt to turn off all 3. It freezes up at least once a week and we have to go online to reset it. The option to talk to a customer service rep, if support is needed, is only free for the first few months. Also, the screen needs to be recalculated quite frequently-- otherwise the button you tap, may not be the one you wanted.
The TC 30 was my dream remote, since I had heard great things about the Harmony software and, in my opinion, Harman/Kardon can do no wrong design-wise. Of course, as a college student, the MSRP was not even feasible for me a remote control. Immediately following Christmas though, Amazon had it for about the price of a Harmony 550 in retail stores; I couldn't pass it up. This remote is essentially a Harmony 550 on steroids, with an extra pair of programmable buttons, a color LCD screen, rechargeable battery with dock, and tilt-sensor. It also looks incredible, especially the glossy black charging dock with blue LED.For the TC 30(and Harmony remotes in general), setup is both its greatest asset and biggest flaw. It is a breeze to add any (and I mean ANY) device from Harmony's extensive database for control and to set up activities. For example, with all devices off, I can press "Play Xbox 360" and my Aquos will turn on, change to a component input, my receiver will turn on to 'Game,' and my 360 will turn on. When everything is on, the remote will display programmable actions on the LCD screen, covering any device involved in the activity. I even have the Xbox A, B, X, and Y buttons mapped for browsing the media functions. In most instances, this is fantastic. My roommate literally could not even play DVDs before, but now all he has to do is push a single button. In some cases, though, everything doesn't work so smoothly, and the remote seems to turn some devices off instead of just leaving them on. Also, the response delay is often noticeably long, which can get annoying. These are probably user error on my part, but the setup is very sensitive in that regard and WILL take time to get perfect. Strangely, even though it uses the Harmony software, the remote uses a special Harman/Kardon interface that is not quite as functional as Logitech's web-based system. If you log into the Harmony site, it will redirect you to Harman/Kardon's homepage, which is completely worthless - I'm still trying to figure that one out. You can download and install the recent Harmony software, but Harman/Kardon reps instructed me not to (but it worked fine and had some more features).Speaking of customer service, my remote DID completely lock up on me one time as I was updating it with some new settings. An email to customer service was returned surprisingly quickly (less than six hours) and the solution worked immediately. It involved resetting the remote to factory settings, then simply re-updating the programming (everything is stored on their servers through your account). In all, a very painless experience. As far as the button layout goes, I prefer that of the "peanut-shaped" Harmony remotes, as the TC-30 (and Harmony 520/550) have some odd placements. At the same time, I like the rectangular shape better; be aware though that this remote is almost nine inches long and at times will require two hands to move between the number pad at the bottom and the LCD at the top. The backlighting is a nice blue color, but it doesn't shine through the white text of the buttons as well as it could. It's easiest to see in either complete darkness or full light, and can get hard to distinguish at times. If I can nitpick, I wish the record button had 'REC' in white letters instead of the traditional red circle. It's something you have to see to understand; it just isn't black, white, silver, or blue. The tilt sensor is a sweet feature and will save you from having to hit the "glow" button. You're going to need to see the LCD screen anyway, but you also want to save battery life, which is fantastic, as far as I can tell. I've been home from school for a week and a half now without charging and it still is going strong. The remote doesn't sit very securely in the dock, but I doubt that would really ever become an issue.EDIT 2/8/2011 (and reduction to two stars): I figured I would update my experience with the remote just in case anyone ever tried to pick one up second-hand - do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. I ultimately found that the delay in between registering my button presses made navigating any kind of cable guide incredibly frustrating, no matter which delay settings I used. The worst aspect of the remote, however, has been the complete lack of support from either H/K or Logitech. Despite "Harmony Technology" displayed on the back of the remote, logging into the Harmony support site sends me to... Harman/Kardon's main international corporate site. What? That forces me to use the software but, unfortunately, the latest version of the Harmony software that supports the TC30 is over three years old and doesn't support anything later than Windows XP. Attempting to run it in Windows 7 under Windows XP SP3 compatibility gave me a Java runtime error. I'm not sure if it's even worth busting out my six-year-old laptop to (probably) fail at a simple task it used to take minutes to do with a super-intuitive and easy web interface. To add insult to injury, the chrome lettering "Harman/Kardon" rubbed off of the remote after relatively minor usage, so my paperweight isn't even as attractive anymore. I have a Harman/Kardon receiver with which I have been very impressed, but the company's abandonment of this remote is a joke. At the very least, H/K could have paid Logitech to take over support (as I mentioned above, the TC30 is nearly identical to another remote that, I'm sure, still enjoys full support). I feel ripped off.
I cannot scan. I called technical support and I was told that I need to reinstall window XP professional. The problem was not fixed. I am still under warranty and I do not knwo if brother will take the machine back. I can see from the other reviews that I am not the only one with software problem.
The manual is confusing and GARBAGE! (1) Can't match the manual description and Sync software and what you see on PV-200 and Serial cable adaptor. For example, the manual does not describe sync procedure clearly. On the PV-200 no option for Sync. On software there is option for Sync between casio and pc. (2) No clear (matching) procedure described to send, receive, sync data between PV-200 and PC. The procedure does not clearly tell which button to press from where PV-200 screen or serial port or pc? (3) The adrress book is not compatible to excel or oher standard software for address. Or the procedure is not described. (4) Sometimes the Data-Sync works and sometimes does not. (5) Illuminator auto shut-off time cant be selected, it is fixed. (6) No direct icon for calculator. To use calculator three steps of key operations are required ! (7) Manual does not reflect what is seen on PV-200 screen (8) Search operation is case sensitive. If you are looking for stored data under name Kevin, and if you search for kevin, you get &quot;item not found&quot; mesage.
This player is incompatible with the DVI connector on my Sony 60&quot; rear projection LCD TV. Even though the Sony has a HDCP compliant DVI connector, the player just shows a freeze frame of snow which the manual states is caused by incompatibility. I would assume this is true for all Sony LCD TVs, but can't say for sure.
I have a client running 8 of these drives by La Cie and they have replaced 6 of them within 1 year of purchase. They are not designed to be left running 24/7 because they overheat. My client has lost years worth of data due to the failure rate. What's with using Firewire still anyway? Get a FN clue La Cie and put a fan inside and lose the firewire, fricken MAC lovers.
I was looking for an input device to use with a drafting/CAD program. I was expecting to use a pen to draw lines on a tablet. In other words, I wanted to put the pen on the pad, draw a line,lift the pen and the line stays put. This pad is too sophisticated to do do this. The cursor starts moving when the pen is in mid-air, before it touches the pad. This feature cannot be turned off. Thus, accuracy is impossible as the cursor won't stay where it is put. Thank you Amazon, for your hassle free return.
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 really loved this clock/radio/cd player, except for one fatal flaw: The display is SO BAD you can't see it unless you are right next to the clock. Looking at it in a store in bright light, it appears fine, but take it home and put it in a room, you'll notice that you can't see it from any distance, and it's worse when the room is dark. Useless unless you are satisfied having to walk up to the clock straight-on to see it.Unfortunately, this clock had some great controls. While it didn't set itself, you could sleep to nature sounds at a low volume, and wake to the radio at a louder volume. The ability to change the "sleep" volume while not affecting the "wake" volume is great. If you want to use the multiple alarm feature, be warned that one alarm ONLY plays the radio, and another alarm setting ONLY plays the CD, and the third ONLY plays the buzzer or nature sounds. But you can set the alarms to go off every day, or only M-F, or only weekends. The sound was ok, the radio reception was ok (I loved the digital tuning with presets too), the CD player was quiet, but the clock display was SO TERRIBLE, it had to go back. Now I am frustrated trying to find similar controls on a different clock/radio/cd. The Timex T608T looks similar to this one, and has a better display, but has none of the nice features I described above. Anyway, this one went back to the store, what good is a clock when you can't read the display...
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.
The PDWR6T speakers do not come with a 50W 70V transformer as advertised. This false specification is claimed on many web sites as well as on the box.Upon examination of the speakers, only a 30W transformer is used.Pyle Pro is very unresponsive to customer complaints. Even after being informed of this problem, they do not change their advertised specifications. The only option the customer has is to return the speakers at a loss of shipping costs. Not customer friendly.I would urge caution on trusting any specification from a Pyle productAmazon.com needs an easier way for customers to register complaints about false advertising from manufacturers.
It didn't work right out of the box. No now we're waiting for the vendor to decide what to do about this.
This computer bombs from the beginning of start up. There are no redeeming qualities. Please do not waste your time buying it or you will be sorry, very sorry that you purchased it. Slow to start up, slow processing, slow and painful in every way.
Be warned, the player will not play copy protected WMA files from subscription services such as Yahoo music and Walmart.I'm very disappointed and angry.
The guides that you put around your IPod don't fit! I have a Nano 5th gen, which is supposed to fit, but the slider that goes over the IPod while it's docked has the opening on the wrong side! So disappointing. When we tried to call the company, the number on the website was disconnected.
I bought this around December 2004. Initially I was happy about it because pricing was good for that time and it had several good reviews. Performance was very good in the beginning. After a few months, a problem started, everytime you are watching a bright scene (i.e. an explosion, a really white/bright scene like snow) the screen would turn to blue (like a computer). It would turn into a bluescreen until the bright scene ends (a few seconds usually). We tolerated this problem because it wasn't really that expensive to begin with and it was a slight inconvenience. Next problem is the black screen. Around October 2006, whenever we turn on the TV, the light would turn on (the blue led in front) and you would hear the audio but the screen would shut off. There would be sound, power and you would hear the humming sound indicating the device is on but no video. At first you could fix it by turning off the TV, then turning it on again a few times. It progressively got worse until turning it off and on didn't work anymore. Around early 2007 we gave it up for dead.
I had this TV in my daughter's room for less than 6 months when the VCR stopped working. Full warranty up after 90 days. Labor to fix is $80. There is NO way I would pay to have this fixed when the new ones cost around $100. The repair man who was referred by Sylvania told me this is not uncommon. He suggested I buy a new one and told me to stay away from Sylvania. His suggestion was Magnavox. So I'm off to buy one of those.
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.
I owned this keyboard for 3.5 years of daily use and loved it. I was very happy to see it still in production when I found it here on Amazon. After using the replacement for just over a month I must say I am wholly disappointed. The keys are spongy, do not always register key presses, and almost all of them squeak when pressed. The squeak is by far the most annoying. I would look elsewhere if considering this item after the date of this review.
What I thought I was buying was a pen desk set, not just a replacement pen. The item was incredibly over-priced for a pen! This is third negative experience on recent Ebay purchases.
I have no complaints about the frame's ease of use or picture quality, but the inability to randomly portray the pictures is a MAJOR drawback to me, and is a big disappointment. Had I known I would NOT have purchased this. What good is being able to put 2GB worth of pictures in the frame if EVERY TIME you turn it on you are faced with the same pictures in the same order? If you want to see picture #700 you might just want to leave it on all night and catch it when you get up.I also learned there is no need for the included Easy Share software. Just connect the frame via USB and transfer the photos.
This product is the the first Mp3 Player that I bought and it has turned me off from buying anything from creative again. As others have mentioned the headphone jack breaks quite easily, but not from rough use, it just breaks down. I barely had this thing a month before it started giving problems, and I only used it to go from home to work. This I guess is why people flock to the Ipod, cause you may not be able to replace the battery but it is damn sturdy. This is just a piece of junk
Never written a review before, but since this is the first product I've ever received that was DOA, I had to say something. How do you mess up something as simple as a power supply is beyond me. Didn't even want to deal with returning this piece of junk. It went right into the trash can.
Was truly impressed by the quality of the pictures. Was less impresed by the software in the printer to manage pictures and print - a bit confusing and slow. The ultimate disappointment was seeing how at times the paper gets jammed, which makes you lose precious ink and paper... Altogether I don't think I would recommend it...
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...
If you are considering purchasing this filter from Amazon make sure you check the specs of your camera for the correct size filter. The Amazon website has a recommendation for the wrong size filter to go with a Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Digital Camera. The filter looks like a quality product but unfortunately I could not use it and had to return it.
I bought this HD one year ago, I had tons of information like my personal files, also 3000 songs, 250 photos, including the last three digital photos I took to my Dad before he passed away, and all are gone. I could maybe forget the whole thing, but I can't have my photos back. I tried to solve the problem, paid money, did everything possible to see if someone could fix it...what a mistake, I can't believe it...
I own many Sony products and have generally been happy with them. This one does not make the list. It is difficult to use, with a very confusing user manual. I called Sony. The person was very courteous but not knowledgeable. I felt I was teaching him more than he was teaching me.Also, the company that sold it to me has no technical support at all, which I did not know, until after the fact. I should have read their policy first.
Was so happy when this arrived today, but when I looked inside, the little well at the bottom where the perc stem settles into looked very dull and dark. Like aluminum. I thought, no way, the reason to buy stainless steel is to avoid aluminum. So I called Presto's customer service who confirmed that indeed, the well is aluminum! Unbelievable! Have an order in for UPS pick-up tomorrow. Amazon BTW gets 10 stars for their excellent, painless, free return policy!
Plastic used is of very poor quality. Broke when taken out of package. Was able to glue back together. Sound quality for the price was good, however after a few months audio failed. Now looking for a more durable brand.
My camera fitted and the case looks OK, but after just a few uses the strap that allows attaching the case to a belt broke at the upper seams, without me noticing. I was lucky that my new camera survived the fall AND that somebody pointed out to me that I'd lost something...
I purchased mine 9 months ago and it worked perfectly for 7 months.Of course, now that it's out of warranty all sorts of problems have arisen. Primarily, it has a mind of it's own.While watching a program, the set tries to re-set itself and jumps from input to input for no reason whatsoever.I've read the manual four times and have contacted Sony all to no avail.Just have have a service tech come to my home is $70. Tack on what will surely be several hundred dollars for the repair (with no assurance that the problem will go away without 4 more visits, if at all) and I've decided to simply throw a $500 set in the garbage.For what it's worth, the picture on this set is fantastic. Especially with a DVD and component cables.I just think that for $500 I should have gotten a set with a warranty a lot longer than 90 days for labor.Never again will I touch a Sony product. I'm on my way to buy a Toshiba this afternoon.Buy this piece of junk at your own risk.
I received this camera as a gift in December of 2004. My sister had 1 step down and really loved it. She takes a lot of scenery pitures and the images were very sharp. It was fine for taking vacation photos. The pictures were very bright and clear.The problem is I now have a 9 month old little boy and I have very few good pictures of him. It takes so long to actually take the picture after you push the button you miss whatever it was you were trying to capture. I took 14 pictures of my son and his eyes were closed in every one of them. he focuses on the little orange light and closes his eyes right at the moment I take the photo. I called Canon's help line and they had me try several different settings - but still not great photos.My inlaws have a Kodak (that costs way less than the Canon) and it takes great picures. I hesitate to buy a new one because this camera was so expensive, but I would like to have some good pictures of my son.
Belkin sent this USB hub as a replacement for one that smelled like burning plastic after about a month of usage and was unusable. I'd rather take the $25 loss than risk burning my house down. They didn't manufacture the one I was getting rid of so they sent this as a replacement. I was excited and happy to get it and was pleased with which the way Belkin handled the warranty claim.Well this thing lasted seven months of mostly hassle free usage. And then all of a sudden some of my peripherals weren't showing up anymore but if I plugged them into another USB port they popped up. I tried troubleshooting seven ways of SUnday without success. This thing is kaput. I won't bother contacting Belkin again even though I'm pretty sure they'll replace. I have other USB hubs (most notably a cheapie GE one that I got on clearance for $7 3 years ago and still works!). So disappointed. This isn't the first Belkin item to disappoint me. I don't think I will likely purchase anymore Belkin products based on history of issues with the longevity. The life expectancy for their products is really sad.
I was excited to have a multi-function tool for my home office. The excitement wore off relatively quickly, though.1. When using as a copier, I get the same vertical black line on every copy...even when I clean it as directed.2. Have never been able to use as a scanner (&amp; yes, I'm very computer literate).3. Horizontal lines in color print no matter how many times I clean the print heads.No wonder why this didn't cost alot of $!
Panasonic replacement lamp by Panasonic. NO IT IS NOT!!!!!!This is a generic Chinese lamp sent by a company in Hong Kong.DO NOT BUY if you are looking for an OEM lamp.
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.
These really are a rip-off. I purchased them thinking that Bose headphones were high quality. A few months later, I purchased a refurbished pair of Sony earbuds for $8.99 from a Sony outlet store, just for the purpose of using while exercising. I ended up using them all the time. Their sound quality was better and they were more comfortable.$8.99 vs. $100+, ridiculous!!! The Sony ones only lasted me 18 months, but I could buy 10+ of them to make up for the cost of these horrible things. I gave them a chance, I really did; I've had them for 2 years now, but I finally just put them in the closet and decided never to use them again.Pros:*Good sound isolation - they do block out a lot of background noiseCons:*Poor sound quality - somewhat tinny sound with a lack of bass...lower quality than $8.99 Sony earbuds... baffled by this*Uncomfortable - they seem comfortable at FIRST, but after a while of having them on, they make your ears sweat a LOT and they are very tight on your head; just wearing them for more than 15 minutes gives me a headache*Cheap materials - if you have them you will know what I mean
I have been using the TomTom 3rd edition for more than a year so I decided to buy another TomTom for a second vehicle. I got the XL just for the extra size. As experienced TomTom used noticing the differences is a very simple fact, here my experience.Positives:- The widescreen is nice; you can see a bit more on the sides while driving.Negatives:- It is very heavy, if you mostly drive pavement then you should be fine but some bumps will get the GPS right on the floor.- The design is not optimum, is you closely see the picture, you will see that the actual screen is significantly smaller than the unit itself. There is a gray frame around the screen which is wasting precious space unnecessarily.- The volume changes up spontaneously. This may be a problem to this unit perhaps? I have read some other reviews about volume problems but my unit is unable to keep the volume stable (in fact I returned this unit because of this reason). The volume will go up or down when you are not expecting it.- The voices are not clear; my 3rd edition is significantly louder and clearer.- The brightness of the unit is miserable; the 3rd edition is also significantly brighter, comparing both units side-by-side, the 3rd edition offers an image that is brighter, sharper and very clear. The XL looks like an old worn out LCD monitor. Driving during daylight and wearing sun glasses you will have significant problems to visually identify details on the XL. That is not a problem I ever had with the 3rd edition (read my TomTom 3rd edition review if you want additional details).So as you can see, my XL was going back in no time. I'm willing to try the TomTom XL 330S for $100 bucks more but if I don't get convinced, I'll buy another 3rd edition, this last unit has a cost/performance that exceeds my expectations.Finally and besides the screen size, both units are identical. They catch signal quickly, the menus are almost the same with little differences but still all the options are basically the same. I have to rate it low because of all the problems I have found on it, I don't consider it a good purchase.
I bought 3 of these, was impressed with the first one we used. All 3 were the original HP 92A cartridges in a sealed factory box. I put in the 2nd cartridge and it had a major streak down the middle and the outlying text was faded. I double checked installation, cleaned, etc to no avail, the cartridge was not working and making a general mess on the paper. Tried the last "new" cartridge and it did the exact same thing. I was getting concerned that my printer was faulty at this point but put old cartridge back in and it printed correctly. I do not suggest buying these cartridges but if you must, check it out ASAP so you don't miss the return window like I did on the two I can't possibly use now. What a waste of money!
Wish I had read these reviews. Couldn't get it to work at all and the customer support (sic) was useless! Taking it back tomorrow
1 year old... 3 e18 errors 2 battery erros shipped back for service 4 times! search the net for e18 before you buy!
I had recently purchased a Panasonic KX-TGA cordless phone and got this headset for it. People I talked with on the phone said it sounded like I was under water and that the signal was faint. I tried it on my older VTech; same problem.
I have been using a GN Netcom 2.4GHz 9120-FLEX Wireless Headset with Noise-Canceling Flex Boom for the past couple of years and have been extremely impressed with the distance that I can travel from the base unit. I work in a large office building and the 9120 headset gets good reception from nearly one end of the building to the other. My biggest complaint with the 9120 is its size and weight. Wearing this large headset requires an over-the-head design, and the earpiece makes my ear rather hot because it covers the entire outside of the ear. The sound also produces a fair amount of echo, and callers have complained that my voice sounded somewhat quiet and thin. I was very excited to read positive reviews about the new Plantronics CS70. The newer DECT 6.0 technology has had my curiosity peaked for quite some time now and I decided that it was time for me to give this new technology a try with the Plantronics CS70/HL10 Wireless Headset and Lifter bundle.I have been using this new Plantronics headset now for about 6 weeks. Setup was a real breeze. Plantronics has really gone out of their way to provide easy to follow instructions and an automated dial-in support line that helps you to set your input and output settings for this headset. The headset is fairly light and comfortable, which allows me to wear it constantly for several hours without any discomfort. The incoming sound quality is simply outstanding, and callers have told me that my voice sounds very good. The answer/end call button is large and easy to operate, but the volume up and down buttons on the headset are a bit small and stiff to operate. This headset also comes with several earpieces; some of which are foam covered tips and others are a gel type. The headset charges quickly and provides several hours of talk-time. The lifter kit was easy to install and works flawlessly. I just wish that there was a mute function for the ringer pickup microphone on the lifter, as loud noises in my office tend to set off the ringer in my headset. The GN Netcom 9120 had this mute function, which really came in handy. The boom microphone on the headset has some adjustment but is not flexible, so it tends to sit far away from your mouth. I find that this allows a slight wind noise when I am walking while talking. Overall I would give this headset 4 stars, based on sound quality and design alone.Now, for the real reason behind my low overall score for this headset. Simply put, the range of this headset is extremely poor. While the 2.4GHz GN Netcom headset allowed me to walk from one end of the office building to the other, this Plantronics DECT 6.0 system barely lets me walk 50 feet from my office. If I am on the phone and want to walk to the closest kitchenette (roughly 45 feet from the base unit in my office), to fill my coffee pot with water, the call begins breaking up and the CS70 begins producing an "out of range" beeping sound in my ear. Seriously, I start losing my call when less than 50 feet from my desk! OK, I will admit that my office walls are constructed of cement blocks, which I'm sure is one reason for the poor signal quality, but come on, the 2.4GHz GN Netcom 9120 headset worked flawlessly in the same environment. Two weeks ago I ordered another one of these CS70/HL10 headset kits, just in case mine was defective. The results are pretty much identical, barely letting me walk out the door of my office before showing signs of signal disruption.I really, REALLY wanted this headset to work well. It is very comfortable to wear, has great sound quality, and has a rather high-tech look about it. However, the ridiculously poor signal quality makes this new Plantronics CS70 headset a real dissapointment. I have long been a loyal fan of their products, but unfortunately this DECT 6.0 headset does not meet the normal quality standards that the Plantronics name has been known for. It is with great distress that I have to give this product 2 stars, and I honestly cannot recommend it to anyone unless they plan to remain very close to the base unit. =o(
The cartridge was marked Imation and appears new, stamped "Made In China". Nicely packed, delivered quickly from Sima Stylin. Worked beautifully for the first couple of hundred or so pages, then started making dirty pages and leaving toner on its drum. This model cartridge (98A) must be hard to make/rebuild because it isn't the first one I've had this problem with. Well, it was inexpensive, I'll try again, wish me luck next time.
I'm with some of the other reviewers here.. I didn't really expect to get full range, but when testing in a suburban Virginia neighborhood I barely got 4 blocks (~ 3/4 mi). Unless you're on a lake they are pretty much useless.
I had 3 or 4 CD's with what I assumed to be minor scratches. I tried this product on two of them (so far) and both of them have actually gotten worse! I followed the directions to a Tee and even repeated the procedure three or four times, thinking I wasn't rubbing it in long enough or some such nonsense.One is a game and the other is a multimedia CD. The Multimedia CD was able to be played before but only one segment was unable to be played. Now the whole thing is having a problem loading and I am unable to see any of the program (It was the Insiders Guide to Episode I). Obviously this isn't good. The game is now completely unable to load. I'm extremely disappointed. I only wish sueing was an option...My guess is these scratches are unrepairable but why this would make the CD worse is beyond me. It seems they want you to buy their CD cleaning product in addition as this one seems to 'dirty' them up a tad. ;o)My advise would be to save your money or try another (more expensive) product. Luckily I only paid around 6 bucks!
Seriously, don't waste your time on this. Even at $3.45, you would not get your shipping refunded right? Not to mention you will have to pay for shipping to send it back.Aside from the terrible odor that does not go away, it does not work. I laughed when I read another review that talked about the smell...... even if it had kept the combination I set, which it did not, the spread apart locking mechanism does not hold. Lucky for me that I was able to pull it out of the hole sine the combination I set did not work. It requires a tool to set the combo and it is not intuitive or easy at all, though it seems like an easy enough process. Anyway I set the combo, it seemed to take, then I stuck it in the computer and set it. After that the combination would not open the lock.......Warning Will Robinson..... Warning, Warning, BAD, BAD, BAD NEWS!!!
I too have to agree with some of the reviews about this camera. After reading all the reviews I'm wondering if some of the cameras are lemons. When I use the auto mode the pictures come out dark and about 30% come out blurry. I have read the manual and tried different settings but nothing works. I would like to know if Sony is aware of this problem. I am disappointed with this camera. I would like to know if the others that wrote good reviews have taken a lot of shots in the auto mode?
I recently bought a Clie NX70V and was surprised to find the amount of technology in a small shell. The quality of MP3 player is very good at 128 Kbps compression. I liked many options for input, Grafitti short hand is very easy to master and it is easy to synchronize with my notebook running under Windows 2000 Pro. I like the organization of directories and files. Speed of CPU at 200 MHz is not surprizing since it is commonly seen in this type of high-end PDA such as HP-Jornada 728. Remote control is nice, though not really needed.Now what I do not like about this machine: The small on board memory limits the number of programs to run (16 MB for Clie vs 64 MB on Jornada 728). Battery life is short (2-3 hrs for Clie vs 14 - 28 hours of Jornada). Camera has no flash-- perhaps we we should not take pictures in the dark place. No MODEM connection-- I am not ready for wireless with this unit, not for now. I need a good dial-up-network connection with MODEM during my business trip. Music-- most obnoxious SonicStage uses Music drive which requrires you to register your music. It only accepts one type of MP3 and ATRAC3 format. (Sony will not allow playing WMA on Clie, though it supports on SonicStage.) I did not like it and removed it, but the registration trace cannot be removed from my PC. So, I converted all my WMA into MP3 and loaded in the memory stick music directory --- it plays very well. No serial connection--- I need one for my technical work in my lab. Afterall, this is an entertaiment PDA and not for a serious people? Perhaps Sony has an attitude problem. I use HP Jornada 728 for serious work.
As an engineer and sound designer I need compact head phones that will travel easy and allow me to mix or create on the go. I had been wary of earbuds but read some good reviews about this one, so I decided to give it a try. The sound is pretty clear, I will give them that, but that clarity doesn't overpower what's wrong with them. First, the bass is practically non-existant. I know its real hard to get a full bass out of small headphones, but this is why I bought the more expensive model. Second, the high-mids are a little shrill and overpowering. I tried doing some EQ work to get the sound to be where I wanted it, but they didn't respond very well at all - forget boosting the bass at all, the buds can't handle it and the overall sound will just distort. Third, once these things have been in your ears for more than 20 minutes, you'll start getting a headache. Wonderful.My advice? Look elsewhere for earbuds, or stick to over the ear. These are definitely not worth the price paid at all.
After lots of research I purchased this Samsung unit, and had a new cabinet built to hold it. After two weeks of operation it stopped working at all. After trying everything Samsung suggested in their manual, I called the Samsung Customer Service number provided. Although I live in Houston, Texas (the 4th largest city in the US) I was advised that Samsung has not arranged for any service provider in Houston and that the closest service is in a small town 75 miles north of Houston. According to the service rep, it will take up to 2 weeks to even get a call from the service provider, and then they will decide if they want to service it. If they do I was told to expect another 2 weeks for anything to happen. When I complained to the rep, he told me I didn't have it so bad because he had to wait 3 months once. Hardly encouraging. So, bottom line - its a nice unit and I enjoyed it for 2 weeks, but had I known about Samsung's lousy service system I would never have purchased this unit. Oh, and by the way, I also visited the Samsung Website to respond to a survery about this TV - I wrote it all out and hit the send button, and it took me to a page about Samsung Hard Drives - and when I hit the Submit Button for the review, a page popped up that reads "Page Not Found" - so, I am not even able to leave my complaint on the Samsung Website. There are lots of good TVs out there, there's simply no reason to pay big dollars for a product that you can't get decent service for. Choose something else. I'm feeling baited on this one.
The router's firmware corupted after two weeks of use. I bought it for [$$$] and found the firewall features not worth the money. When the firmware corrupted, linksys tech support said a lot of ummms and ahhhs and told me to take it back. My cat provided better support and seemed to have a higher technical background. I bought a D-link router that came with a print server for [$$] 60 bucks. It doesn't have a switch but for my uses I don't need one. My friend bought a linksys router and has returned his as the firmware corrupted shortly after he bought it. Buy a D-Link and buy a four port switch and you will be way better off than buying this cheesey little router. :)
amazon I WOULD LOOK INTO THIS ABIT A17 MOTHERBOARD I've been looking for one of those for months.the only one that I have seen sorry to say has been listed on ebay and everybody who winds up with it says its broken,now I,NOT TRYING ANYTHING...I just think you should think twice about listing that motherboard I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR MONTHS there only seems to be one around.I just dont want anyone to get stuck with a rare find that might be broken to start with.I send this message because I buy alot of stuff threw you and I have never been unhappy with the services you provide.
I am very dissatisfied. This box has 3 separate inputs, but only a single person can use it at a time. I have multiple people on a small LAN that would like to use this system. This is a waste for the money.
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).
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.
Product was advertised as NEW but it had been opened. With this type of paper it needs to be brand new to confirm that it hasn't been exposed to light. Had to ship back. Company refunded $$ but I had to pay shipping back.
Didn't have trouble w/ these until right now, I tried burning on CDs from pack of 5 that I bought this morning and none of them work!! I just submitted a warranty claim w/ memorex and am requesting a refund NOT replacement.I've also had problems w/ Memorex CDRWs of 12x and 24x speeds, especially the 24x speed. I have over five of them that recorded well initially but then couldn't open them ever w/ any computer. Lost a semester's worth of data!! Geez.
Bought this in November of 2009 and it died in March of 2010. Didn't actually quit, it just started giving the infamous "service required" message. From what I can find on the 'net, this usually means that the antenna has failed it's self calibration test and must be returned to Beltronics for adjustment; makes sense because the unit suddenly started running a "Self Cal" test every couple of days about two weeks prior to it failing, something it had never done before. It probably could be returned under warranty given it failed within four months except for the fact that Amazon is not an authorized seller and purchasing for a non-authorized seller voids it's 1 year warranty. I suspect the cost of returning the unit for repair is going to be prohibitively high; I have found postings on the net where the cost of this type repair was a flat rate $80.00, which is over 50% of what I paid for it. However when it was working, it really was very good at alerting in plenty of time to keep you out of trouble. My work commute is 47 miles one way and it saved me from a sure ticket at least twice in the four months it worked.I am now using a Whistler Pro 78 SE. I have found that it has almost exactly the same range on K band as the V955. I've tested this using one of those "Your Speed Is" signs that is permanently installed on the interstate I drive to work. The Whistler alerts at the same distance the V955 did as gauged by a nearby streetlight. I suspect it will do as well or better on Ka band. The Whistler also has a better warranty (3 year vs. 1 year) and as far as I know, buying from Amazon does not void it.
I bought the charger and charged batteries twice following its instruction for 15 hours. Then, the charger stopped working at all. I contacted Tech B's customer services several times through their website. They don't respond. The company's website only allows us to email them, and there is no info of their phone numbers. I strongly recommend you purchase other chargers, unless you want to burn some $10 extra.
I have a very early version of this router in my home network. I assume it is v1 because it has been in use for at least a decade, probably longer. It has been in use so long I honestly forget. That router has been rock solid all these years and I use the advanced UPnP and port range forwarding features. You would think the newer version would still be dependable..... sigh. Not so.I wanted a router for my mom's home network so I purchased version 4.3 of this router while I am visiting for the holidays. I read all the negative reviews about the router freezing and the need to cycle power frequently. I decided to give it a chance anyhow given the flawless history of the early version I have at home. Darn, don't waste your time and money like I did. The new version really is a PoS like so many reviewers before me have stated.It has been in use for a week now and it is going back to the store today. I have to cycle power every day, sometimes several times a day. I have never purchased anything but linksys hubs, switches, routers, modems and WAPs. Sad, this loyal customer must switch brands because the quality I have enjoyed in the past is no longer built into linksys products, at least this model for sure. I will try the D-Link DGL-4100 and hope I have better luck.
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).
the title says it all. Twin hard drives totaling 500GB produced immense amounts of heat. Drives cooked themselves in short order.Even my adding another cooling fan externally could not keep this from toasting itself in record time. No more of this design for external drives for me.
Works fine indoors but should have an optical view finder for outdoors!CANNOT SEE IMAGE IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT!!
I wanted to love this camera, but it was not to be. I researched for about a month and was sold on all of it's features; 5.1 mega pixels, 2.5&quot; LCD, loads of manuel controls and effects and the ability to attach telephoto and wide angle lens and filters. One problem, every picture I took over the course of 3 days was VERY soft/fuzzy. I tried adjusting all the manuel settings, nothing, just fuzzy pictures. I even did a picture for picture comparison with my old 2.0 megapixel Canon s100 and the Canon was sharper . I took the camera back and got a Canon Powershot A80, loads of features, attachable lens,$100 bucks less...GREAT pictures. One last thing, be careful who you buy from, I purchased from a company that likes to say their a 'best buy', and had a nightmarish time trying to return the sony, good luck!
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.
i keep getting the disk parameter exceeded error. everything i download wont work properly.it was a bad idea buying this.
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.
I purchased this router to replace an SMC Barricade NAT Router I have behind a Linksys wireless router for security. The wireless Linksys works very well. My connection drops now and then and I thought it might be the SMC because it's several years old and the BEFSR41 might be more compatible. The problem I had was that I couldn't get the password to reset no matter what I did. I followed the directions that came with the router and went on the web site to be sure I was doing it properly. Couldn't reset it to the factory settings and couldn't get access with the easy password I used to set it up. I think this one was just defective. My Linksys wireless works great all the time.
Well, I used to be a fan of Linksys. But it seems that more of their products are defective than good these days. I recommended linksys to a friend and he purchased one of their products. After hours on the phone with tech support, they declared it defective. He returned it and got another, same thing, defective. He returned that one and got a different brand which he got running in 5 minutes of setup. I was really surprised to hear of this. Then my router stopped working. I call tech support and after 2.5 hours, they declared it defective. They sent a new one which took 5 times longer than they promised, hence my entire network was inoperative for a week and a half. I called them everyday to check the shipping status, and everyday they claimed it shipped that day. It didn't. Very aggravating. The new one finally arrived and guess what? Also defective. I'm now waiting on the third which again, day after day, has not shipped out as promised.To make things more interesting, before I found out that the second replacement was faulty I ordered this product and Linksys's wireless print server from amazon for our other office. It just arrived and I have tried to get it running but the IP address is not the default and the reset won't change it back as it's supposed to. I can't connect to the internet (and I know what I'm doing). In addition, the unit gets so hot I can hardly touch it. I've been on hold for tech support for 40 minutes and I'm about to hang up. I intend to send all of the new linksys components I just purchased back and get a different brand. If I could trade in my old stuff, I would. When they work they are very good, but it seems to me that quality control doesn't exist and you have less than a 50% chance of getting a working product.
Just about the most awful CD player I've ever owned. The neat thing about mine is that none of the buttons (stop, play, fwd) do what you want. They randomly do whatever they feel like. Sometimes FWD will change the MODE, i have to hit the STOP button about 10 times to get it to stop, otherwise it ADVANCES the track. Eesh. I wish I had never bought this thing.
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.
2 cameras in 3 months. A stabilizer error appeared in both instances. Now, it looks as if I can't get my money back and I'm stuck with an unreliable camera. If you like calling 800 numbers to check the status of your repair, this is the camera for you.
The best thing about this package is the accessories. The CD player itself is temperamental and inadequate.The cassette adapter, stereo ear buds, and cigarette lighter plug do indeed allow listeners to play CDs while on the road. We bought the player to avoid running a battery-operated CD player while in the car. The plug powers the CD player, and the listener can use the earbuds to listen to something other than the music on the main stereo system. That part works fine.The problem is that the CD player is unreliable. It doesn't always play. It requires a firm bang with the fist to get it going.Other CD players we looked at in this round cost about $10 or $15. This one ran us $25. It would have been worth it if the cigarette lighter-power-adapter worked well with other cd players too. But it doesn't.A definite bust.
I tried this headset on several calls to friends, both with my cell phone and with my home phone. On every call, my friends complained that the sound was either horrible or painful. Nothing helped - talking softer or louder, moving the microphone boom - adjusting the volume - nothing. The sound on my end, the fit, and the comfort are all fair, but the abysmal quality of the H425's microphone makes the product worthless.
The filter looks fine, except for the fact that the seller shipped a 0.6 OD (2 stop) filter when i had ordered for a 0.9 (3 stop)filter. I got it shipped to my temporary US address, and somebody carried it back to India for me. Saw it today and was shocked! Guess there is no point in spending postage money to send back a $12 wrong item to the US. Will have to live with it. The seller was Digital Darkroom & Photography Inc (K&M Camera). Be careful with the seller in the future. The packet says it is a 0.9 OD filter, while on the filter it says it is a 0.6 OD filter. I think you will agree that i should believe the filter reading. What a waste of time and money! For the first time i have had such a bad experience at Amazon!
I purchased this item for my five year old son since he was always after my ipod. However, I don't believe this item to be easy to use at all. My music is imported on itunes and I could not convert the files to MP3 format. We also had a hard time trying to figure out how to use the buttons and features. The item has many features, but it takes some time to figure out. If you don't have MP3 or WAV files of music, I suggest sticking with the ipod. A shuffle costs about 79 bucks, but so much easier to use.
I bought a Wireless router and Wireless card WPC11 from Linksys. Router is working fine. But the PC card is a piece of junk. I have Windows 2000 on Toshiba laptop. Initially it didn't installed drivers. I tried for 10times without luck.Try to install drivers first and if it is not successful again double click the Newtork card in device manager and slect update driver. Don't select automatically select suitable driver. Select the other option &quot;Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver&quot; and in the next screen don't bother anything, just choose have disk and put the CD and select &quot;D:\wpc11\win2000&quot;. It worked for me this way. And the speed is also good. Support for the product is bad. Min 30min waiting time.
At our professional recording studio, we've been through 4 LaCie Big Disk 1 TB external hard drives since 2007. None has lasted more than about 6 months until the last one, which hung in there for a year. They're stored in a quiet and air-conditioned machine room, alongside PC workstations that have been running for years. Everything is UPS protected. Each drive eventually fails to the point that it just makes drive-hashing noises and doesn't show up at all on the computer. I've swapped power supplies, connector cables and computers (everything in the skimpy LaCie suppport web page). They're 0 in 4.They're fine until they die. Then they're doorstops. Caveat emptor!
Cord connecting the cooler and laptop broke within 3 weeks of use. Loved the design of the product and it acutally cooled my computer very well. However a broken piece of equipment isnt going to do me any good. Avoid this product even though it looks very nice. Dont be fooled people!
This information is all available from the US Govt. The trick is to have software that will display it easily and with no hassles. First some background before I get started. I became a programmer in 1970. My first computer was an Epson QX10, an 8 bit CP/M machine from the early 80's. The reason for giving you a peek at my background is what I have to say about this software. It is, without a doubt, the worst example ofprogramming I have encountered since owning my first PC. I could list the problems and their lack of attention to detail and their seemingly complete unconcern for bringing to market a product with all the loose ends tied and that has the primary purpose of making the program that is easy to set up and use but I have neither the time nor desire to present you with a multi-page review that would waste your time reading the details of bad programming practice. My advice is this; consider this your last choice when shopping for GPS compatible software. Let the buyer beware. Note: I was going to give it one star but decided to give it 2 since it does work. We have to save one star things that absolutely do not work.
Lexmark spent too much time and money trying to force customers to buy their grossly overpriced ink and forgot to build a good printer. Their own cartridges have to be cleaned weekly or they plug. The paper feed is a piece of junk. The on line service is no help. There is a reason they GIVE these printers away with complete systems. The 1100, the 1150, and the rest of the Lexmark lineup are total junk. Stay away!!!
I got the Canon A95 -- the camera is okay, really. I am mostly satisfied. Most shots are in focus and clear, but i think the examples taken by Amazon customers show the problem I am having. The colors seem washed out sometimes. My friend's camera (a newer model Kodak) seems to have richer, deeper colors. She was printing on a Kodak printer at home. Maybe I am too picky?? I may have the Canon checked at a local repair shop to see if they can make the colors more rich. Overall, I recommend a Canon for a digital camera.
I guess you get what you pay for. This item comes with a variety of adapters, none of which properly fit my Aspires (I have two of them). Every time I moved the cord would pull slightly putting the laptop to battery and then back to AC. After a while something broke and the tip of the adapter actually melted inside a laptop and it took a lot of effort to get it back out. While it looks like others have had success with this product, I found it to be complete garbage.
It switches fine, just as it's supposed to. I bought this switch at the same time I bought a new Samsung Blu-ray player. The player, when connected directly to the TV by HDMI, works beautifully, but when connected through this switch, presents a black image with static and audio that "lurches" forward. The switch, which has its own power source, apparently is feeding back into the player, causing it to malfunction. Whether it's the switch or the player that's at fault, who knows, but they don't seem to be compatible with each other. My other input source, a hi-def tuner, works okay with the Terk unit, but not the Samsung player. Rather disappointing.
I probably did not spend as much time as a lot of people researching a new HDTV however I quickly narrowed my search down to a couple. I was looking at Panasonic first but then I saw this Samsung at Amazon. I could not pass up the free shipping (even able to get free upgrade to Standard as others did) and the best price I could find for a big screen that could meet all my needs. Purchased on 21 January and it arrived 6 days later. Eagle brought it in the house hooked up and ensured it worked. I hooked up the TV to an HD Antenna and it blew me away. The picture was stunning, almost indescribably clear. Watched the Super Bowl in HD and could not believe it, almost better than being there. However, 30 minutes after the game ended the picture went out. After trying everything the manual describes in that situation still would not work and then the three LEDs on the front panel began to blink. According to the manual the only option is to get it serviced. This was my 6th day of owning it and I wasn't excited about having to service a brand new TV. Needless to say my confidence in the reliability of the set had disappeared. I admit I had read other reviews relating to this Samsung's reliability but assumed it was just a small minority. The next morning I called Samsung. They offered to try and repair the TV, but since it was only a week old I was worried that this was just foreshadowing of multiple problems to come. So I contacted Amazon to work out the return. Within 3 days Eagle returned, packaged it all up (I fortunately saved the box and all the packing materials). I then decided to go with the Sony 60in SXRD. The TV showed up last week and its awesome. Alot of reviews I'd read about the Sony was that the SD was worse than the Samsung. I would disagree, I think it's better.Overall, Amazon service was outstanding. They went out of their way to ensure my satisfaction and that is the main reason I went back to them for my purchase and will go back to them again.
Not worth the time, effort or expense. Would have been worth it if it worked half of the time. When the battery goes...apparently so does the memory of the system that you've installed this keyboard/mouse. Very frustrating. Currently used as a paperweight and reminder to check here before making a purchase such as this.
I went to Best Buy intending to buy a more expensive Toshiba portable DVD player. The associate convinced me to buy this Polaroid piece of junk. Bad choice. It looks great and works great at first. Give it a month or 2. I have returned 3 (!) of these things back to Polaroid because they break easily. I don't even take it anywhere on the road. It sits on a shelf in my room and still manages to break. Total piece of trash. Please do yourself a favor and buy a different brand, even if that means spending a few more bucks. It will be worth it. I guess Polaroid can't figure out moving pictures.
We bought this Saturday, installed easily, good sound. After a couple days I tried using the portable feature by installing batteries. Never got it to work despite using several sets of batteries. Now it won't work when I connect it back to electricity, just get a loud hum. Customer service is voice mail or email, never got a response. We are returning this for a refund after only four days.
When it worked it was fine. Naturally it lacked charging compatibility with newer iPods. Then one fine day it just died. No warning no oops just dead. The cable connecting to the iPod works. The cable connecting to the stereo works. The box is fried. No smoky smell, no sign of damage, no spills or dents. Knowing that no one would help, I opened it up, it's POORLY manufactured with some sort of plastic coating on the circuit board but not consistently, just splashed on to the surface on the top and bottom. I beleived (again past tense) that Apline made some of the finest audio equipment. No longer. Very disappointed in such a poorly manufactured product.
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.
This is $44 for a 1 ONE GB thumb drive???? I get these free all the time from suppliers.Don't waste your time or money.
I tried for a few hours to get the D-Link software to work properly with their hardware, but could not get anything going that was stable for more than 30 minutes. The driver has many issues with Skype, including crashing, leaving stray D-Link processes in memory, locking up, losing contact with Skype, etc.The driver will randomly crash, sometimes if you just pick up the attached phone and set it back down a few times. It doesn't take much. Also, the attached phone does not ring. I tried with two phones and even the most basic phone will not ring when a Skype call comes in.As for the forwarding feature, it is manual. There is no quick setting or time-based setting for auto-forwarding to say, a cell phone.Also, there are problems with D-Link's USB implementation in that it draws an illegal amount of power from the USB bus. Their little box really should have a power brick as my Adaptec USB card tells me it is drawing more than 500mA (and the Adaptec does not allow it). So I had to run it on a machine with really old USB ports that do not protect against power overdraw. Bad, bad, bad.The entire package feels like it was rushed to market without any real testing. I would wait for a few revisions on this one. Maybe in 6-12 months it will work better. That's how it goes for a lot of D-Link products. For example, it took until the 1.6 BIOS for my D-Link gaming router to be "solid". That was about 6 months. So unless you want to be an unpaid D-Link beta tester, I would pass on this thing for now. The idea is good, the implementation is not.
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.
This is the wrong battery for my Dell E1505. I need to see about exchanging it.
My deskjet used to work. Then my hard drive went out and HP replaced it. When they sent the CPU back, I had to take the back off because they didn't seat the modem back correctly. So after 4 hours with the HP phone support, we got it to work. Now the printer will not work. Some problem with XP and the drivers. I have spent more than 4 hours at this and still no luck. I suspect the USB is the problem. Now I have to go out and buy a parallel cable.
Great fit, good sound, but after a few weeks one of the earbuds stopped working. Not sure why, might not be a common problem.
Feh. This is one of the only cameras in the world that only works with Windows, not Macintosh.
I was looking for a replacement for my beat up 5-year old Kodak Easy Share digital camera that had gone through everything with me. I chose this Cybershot after extensive comparison with other equally slim digital cameras. Unfortunately, the more I use it, the more disappointed I am with its capabilities.The zoom is limited to 3x which really hurts your distance shots (i.e. my photos of a Pearl Jam concert didn't turn out, even when I was in the 15th row!). It's also not sharp in low light (probably because the flash has no range) and the shutter speed does not react fast enough for any action shot--very disappointing on a recent ski trip. The battery does not recharge on plug-in to a computer, and runs out after a weekend of taking pictures.I would highly suggest searching for a better camera for anyone considering this one!
When I received the package it was just a box with the cases. There was no protective packaging to prevent the cases from breaking. Now I have 20 cased that I cannot use due to them being broken beyond use. The others have worked perfectly.
If all you do is keep this unit sitting flat and don't carry it anywhere, then it can hold your cd/dvds. However, if you plan to carry it anywhere, even for a short distance, you will be completely disappointed at how everything will tumble around inside. Perhaps if you have enough discs to completely fill this case, then you might have better luck with keeping the hangers on its tracks. Then again, this case is quite weak, even though it looks tough in the photograph. At full capacity, not sure if it will hold the weight. I wouldn't be surprised if the handle pulls off or the thing simply implodes. You may think that at under $60, it seems like a great bargain. Don't be fooled! You may spend more time rearranging the sleeves or finding your discs on the airport carousel than enjoying your music or movies. I'm definitely sending it back.
I am very sorry I previously wrote a favorable review of this product. I have had nothing but troubles with mine, and I have had mine replaced by JVC TWICE, each AFTER they were sent in for repairs, but were not really repaired. My brother's also has troubles, but he has decided to live with it, given the fact that JVC has not been able to give me one that actually works properly. Yes, it plays the CDs, but most of the time, when I turn it on, the door opens on its own, and the carousel turns, and then the door closes again. During that time, it will not accept any commands. The second one had a more serious problem with the disc exchange feature. I WILL NEVER BUY A JVC PRODUCT AGAIN. Given my experience with 4 new, factory sealed players, ALL of which were defective, and given the fact that they were unable to actually repair anything when they attempted to do so, I think they must be the worst company I have ever had the misfortune of doing business with. Do not buy this.
I've ordered these headphones and was not too pleased. For the price I believe they are were well worth it, but I do a lot of recordings in my studio, and the headphones don't meet the criteria.
I upgraded from i860 to IP3000 rcently. I was glad to see its speed when printed B/W paper. After couple of days when i printed the photo. It was fast as compare to i860 but the quality was very poor. It is completly waste to put money in it for photo printer. Canon has degraded the quality here to boost the sale of ip4000 and ip5000 printers.Printer design seems good, B/W Printing quality and speed are good.I give 0 (1) star because its name is photo printer and it is not good in phto printing.
I was looking for an L-type plug with a female plug on the opposite end that would fit my PX100's. I wanted an L-type plug coming out of my player.For some reason Koss has replaced the L-type plug that evidently used to be in this package ( the package is fitted for an L-type ) with a straight plug.Obviously not what I thought I was getting. If you specifically want the L-type plug this is not it.
I bought this case, yet the clear pockets inside will scratch your PDA screen. Also it uses velcro to hold the PDA in place, not that stable of an idea. I returned it. I wanted it to protect my PDA not sratch it.
These set of tweeters are fine. The only reason i gave it a 2 star instead of a 5 is because, one of the tweeters blew out in just a matter of minutes. It was not turn up high, and the song did not even have much highs to begin with. Had the tweeter not gave i would have recommended this set to anyone in need of some crisp highs....
This unit is junk, plain and simple. I bought it, and after only a month of moderate use, the laser system on the DVD player went out, kaput. Samsung customer service was friendly, but the only thing they would do - I guess this is standard procedure for the junk electronics being made now - was to repackage it and send it off to a repair facility; at my own cost, of course. Based on what I've read in other reviews, apparently I'm not alone. I realize people tend to write only when they're not satisfied, but what happened is totally unacceptable. When the guy at Samsung customer support told me the laser was shot, his only comment was, "It happens." Apparently, even he knows they're junk. If I can stop only one person from buying this, then I consider this review a success...buy another brand; don't buy a Samsung.
I purchased this notebook based on reviews from Consumer Reports stating that it was a good computer for the money. I know that with every batch of products, there will be a few lemons, but I have had a ridiculous time with mine.Within one week of purchase, the operating system crashed (and by the way, Toshiba only has driver support for Vista, so if you want to install XP, good luck). I had to call customer service to have them send a recovery disk since it does not come with the computer. That was a hassle in and of itself. They said I had not registered the computer, although I had a printout of the email that I received thanking me for registering the computer.After talking with several people, and going back and forth with them, I finally received the disk. I reimaged the hard drive and reinstalled Windows, it began to crash again within a few days. Long story short--I have now sent it in for warranty repair THREE times and it is still not fixed. Not only that, if I had a dollar for every minute I spent on hold waiting to talk to their 'customer relations' people, I would have a big pile of money.My advice--if you are thinking about buying this laptop (or any Toshiba laptop, based on their technical support), I would think again.
Like the other reviewers, I have never gotten a single VCR to DVD dub to work. I have owned this for several years and the DVD player portion has worked OK. But now when I finally got around to use the record/dub features, it is useless. My Memorex -R 16x DVDs always give a "not a recordable disk" error. I tried a bunch and now give up.
Worked great for 30 days. Then inexplicably failed, on all my machines. This product should be pulled from shelves. What a waste of money.
It's too small and signal is too weak. The life of battery is too short.Not recomment to buy this. You can find some other model better quality.
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.
I bought my Canon A95 in November 2004. A little after 1 year just after the manufacturer's warranty expired, the infamous E18 error struck. I called the factory repair center to get a repair estimate, and they quoted $89 plus $8 shipping & handling. I bought the camera for $300 online, now it's going to cost me roughly 1/3 of its purchase cost to repair it. For all I know, it might break down again after the repair! The repair comes with 90-Day warranty period, but it COULD break again after 90 days.And then...There is an upgrade option. Canon offers a program where you can upgrade A95 for A610 for $125 plus $10 shipping and handling. This comes with only 6-month warranty. Again, it COULD be flawed with the same e18 error that could struck after warranty expires.I would really do extensive research before buying another CANON.
Long story short, I've owned a few D-Link products.. and all of them were low quality. I should have bought a different wireless adapter instead of this one.My main gripe is that it drops connection intermittently (probably up to 10 times per hour lately it seems).
Very poor bass even if you put it deep in your ear canal. You have to stay static to listen to music otherwise the rubbing noise of the thread and your clothes is so annoying and distracting. Definitely not suitable for listening while walking or exercising. Terrible product for such price.
For the rich, and uneducated person who believes that somehow Monster cable has magic wires, and therefore will pay 4 times the amount that they should cost! Don't waste your $$$.
Its a piece of junk. There is a lag between the picture and sound signals. If you are okay with that you may consider it and moreover, the picture quality is bad.
I am a security guard and bought the item for the multi-use functions. None of the items worked well and I would have been more happy if I had bought a radio tha had been smashed and an attempt was made to fix it with the American Duct Tape.Don't even think of buying this item unless you are rich and want to throw away your money. I have a bridge in Arizona you could buy that would give you better service.
Beware this EQ does not have a subwoofer output!! Seller is blaming Amazon for the mistake.
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 purchased this with the intention to be able to record shows, music, etc. and the reception was aweful. The only way this would work is if you live in a very rural area. Seeing as I live in the city I had hoped this would work out, but it never did. I'd have two bars of service and it would cut out, even while I was on the train platform. This needs to be a device that can really be used "anywhere." I sent it back and canceled my XM service after a week. Nice try Pioneer, but you just didn't give it the power to perform the way you say it should.
I was excited when I first got this item. I told everyone about it. It's real cheap and it worked great......for 3 charges. I used the car charger 3 times and it's gone bad. Its only costed me under $6 including shipping. But if you do the math, it's costed me $2 per usage. Not worth it.
This is the cheapest trash of the cameras that I've ever got as a gift. This can't even afford to be a video camera or take pictures easily. This trash shouln't be at a store at all. Period.
Just bought this remote and had it overnited to me. Charged it overnite (per instruction) and then went to program it using included software. What a @#&%@ nitemare. Took forever just to get the software upgrades and firmware upgrades on the remote and the IR extender. Towards the end of the remote software being upgraded my remote quits. Turns out that the battery was not charged.So 2 phone calls and one disconnect later Logitech tells me I have a defective battery (after being on the phone for 45 minutes.) Thanks logitech but I already knew that!!! Customer Service based in Canada and 5/21 is a holiday so have to wait until 5/22 for warranty department to send out new battery.I will say that in the charging cradle it works fine at least I can turn on my tv but due to the defective battery cant get my actions programmed into the remote. Having to leave it in the charging cradle defeats the purpose of the remote.Which is why I have a nice $400 coaster.
Given the product's title: VGA to Component Video, you would expect to be able to take this cable and connect the VGA plug on your computer to the Component inputs on your TV.Well that does not work at all. Some reviewers have stated that the cable works for other purposes. If so, great.However I ordered this cable based on the title, and it did not work at all for that purpose.It almost feels like fraud to state "Component Video" in the title, when in fact this cable is not outputting component video.
What a disappointment. I had an earlier version of the Walkman which allowed the user to pre-set stations in both AM and FM modes; this one does not have that feature. In addition, I cannot get ANY FM stations! I gave my older Walkman away thinking this one would be much better. What a disappointment. This machine is virtually unusable.
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.
Bought it for my Canon Powershot S100. Battery didn't even fit in the slot. Obviously, they have mislabeled this battery. Return.UPDATE: they seem to have changed the description to exclude my camera. Hopefully it will work for the ones listed.
I bought this camera a few weeks ago and have visited a bit around Europe to test it out. This camera is even worse than the most critical review I have read. If I could I would return it, but it's too late. I'm stuck with a camera that takes poor photos. And this wasn't a cheap camera.Here are the problems with it:-Anti-shake reduction works very poorly (compared to Sony T-series). Even moderate, normal hand shaking resulted in blurred photos despite the anti-shake reduction mode.-Colors are TERRIBLE. They are too dark on auto settings, but when I increase the EV, the colors are poor/washed out. Again, I have been taking photos side-by-side with a Sony T-10, and the color difference is amazing (poor on the Casio).-Menu navigation is TERRIBLE. It can take a long time to change basic things such as ISO, Macro, timer, etc. Basically the auto mode only lets you adjust the flash mode (which is at least user-friendly).-The manual modes are ok, but hardly intuitive to even a relatively experienced user (used to the auto settings in any case).-Annoying camera cradle. The camera docking station/voltage converter is the size of two or three rechargers. And it really doesn't offer any real advantages.Pros (not that many):-7 power zoom works great.... but how necessary is it?-SD card. A stupid point, but one of my complaints about the generally excellent Sony cameras is their memory sticks (when I have only SD's).-Nice, white light that can be used for indoor shoots and the camera.-Great size, especially considering the 7X zoom.In sum, despite some nice features and possibilities, the poor photo quality makes this camera a terrible buy. I give this product one of the lowest Amazon ratings I have ever given.
I have had several problems with this product. I listen to music while I sleep and if i ever get a text or a call on my cell phone regardless of the cell phone being on silent, the player picks up the frequency of the call and an extremely loud static noise comes from the speakers about five times louder then how the music is playing. The remote hardly works, it has to be almost directly in line with the receiver. The volume control is limited, the intervals at which it is controlled are large so the desired volume affect is difficult to attain if you want it playing extremely quiet. When it is playing loud also a slight buzz is heard. The springs that allow the player to become portable also wear out quickly so the player doesn't stand up after awhile without u holding it. The only reason i would ever recommend this is because it is cheaper then many other players. If you are looking for anything half decent, then this is the wrong one.
So, I bought two of these cards to use with my Canon T2i for HD video recording.Unfortunately, only one of these cards actually worked for HD video recording. That card worked really well. The other card, I figured, was a one-off defect since it was basically a normal SD card with the HD sticker slapped on it. It would record about 4 seconds of video then fail out because the data was coming to it too quickly. I took it back and got a replacement from Best Buy, took that one home to find that it had the exact same defect as the one I had just returned. Sure the card is still usable with the defect for taking photos, but so is a $5 card of the same size. I wanted this card for recording HD video, and for that it has proven entirely useless.Clearly, there's a reason that they're clearing these out at 1/3 of their original price, since it appears only 1/3 of them actually work as intended. Don't buy this card, get a more reliable one.
DLINK doesn't support vista 64 for this device. Also when making calls using your phone, you have to enter the country code (ex. 001 for US) and star (*) for voip. The device should be smart enough to detect that when there is no landline connected to it, it should always use VOIP.
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
For some reason the keyboard and mouse lose connectivity to the wireless receiver at random! When this happens, the problem persists until I restart the computer. It is super annoying and unexpected for such an expensive purchase. I am very unhappy with this product.
Bought this in Feb 2008 and worked fabulously until last week. Other than the amount of heat it put out, I felt that this was close to a top of the line plasma.I used all of cnet's suggested settings depending on whether I was watching television (cable box attached via HDMI) or movies/playing games (60G PS3 attached via HDMI) and it performed well.Last week the screen went red on startup, whether there were no inputs plugged in or not. With a signal from either the cable or PS3 the images were severly solarized red. I did my research, thought it might be one of the control panels or lvds cable (big difference in replacement price) and called panasonic. Since I'm off warranty and this is not a known problem, they directed me to authorized technicians.So I called geek squad. Geek squad thought it might be the digital board, but of course over the phone it's impossible to give an accurate diagnosis. Estimated repair costs would be $500 at least and two visits.The main problem with this for me is that even with the diagnosis, it's mostly a guess. Geek squad can swap out the board, but if that doesn't do it, you're paying for another part and another visit and (more importantly) more time I should be at work and not taking a day off to deal with this.With that analysis, I went straight to best buy's website. They have a recycling program to pick up your old television and recycle it responsibly. Bought myself a samsung un40b6000 and told myself the smaller carbon footprint is worth the less than optimal viewing at an angle.
I had this memory card for 2 days and it has already failed on me. It wasn't overused or abused. I took 3 pictures and 1 video, nothing else.
This set has a very nice picture, as others have noted viewsonic does not subscribe to the universal remote codes so my other remotes dont recognize the tv, you will have to purchase a universal remote with learning function to solve this problem.A bigger problem is turning this tv off while using the on-board tuner to view an HD channel. Once you try and turn the tv back on you get nothing and have to perform several steps which will take about 1-2 minutes on the clock to make it work.Customer support first claimed they sort of knew of the problem, then denied it and do not return calls despite saying they will.I have had several viewsonic monitors before but this TV is a disappointment.On the other hand if you dont plan to use the on board tuner you will be happy with the picture quality.
This product arrived and it never worked. The customer support for the is product is very good, but if the product is broken when you get it they can only do so much.
ORDERED TWO OF THESE. NEITHER ONE WORKED FOR MY DIRECT TV SYSTEM. BOUGHT A CHEAPER ONE AT RADIO SHACK AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY.
I received a Toshiba SD-3980-SU2 DVD player for Christmas 2005. I rarely used it. It died suddenly on 1/22/08 while playing a DVD. Now I get "bad" and "Incorrect Disc" messages whenever I try to load a CD or DVD. I can't even get the CD/DVD lens cleaner CD I bought (which someone recommended trying) to load and run.I just Googled my model and found a note for Owners of Toshiba SD-3980 and SD-K750 DVD players saying that units ending in -SU2 may stop playing discs due to a component part failure. It says to call Toshiba at 1-800-631-3811 for information on how to obtain a replacement unit.
Our Canon i560 broke after printing a few hundred pages. The printer light is blinking 6 times. I have searched Canon site for information and I am getting internal server errors on their web site. Their manual does not have any information about the problem. I purchased because the rating was so high here. But that sure has not been my experience. I'll go back to HP's printers!
I've had this TV for 2.5 years and had to spend over $665 in repairs. I bought the TV in July of 2007 and in April 2009 had to the power supply ($265) and in January the LED driver board needed to be replaced ($396). Buyer beware.
The card isn't very good and stores pictures too slowly, especialy as you start to fill up the memory. Also SimpleTech's customer support isn't too good. Not one person could tell me what the 'Error Application' message meant when using the Simple Tech CompactFlash Card Reader to get pictures from the card.Stay away from this company.
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.
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!
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.
I knew when ordering this item that it would not have great sound quality. The problem with this item is that there are so many other options around the same price that would sound FAR better.I ordered the system because it seemed like a slick solution. Unlike many other solutions, this product makes use of the Sansa's proprietary connector. After using it for a few days though, I now say "so what?" Using the proprietary connector instead of the headphone connection does 2 things as far as I can tell:1)You can connect a USB cable to the IM510 which will pass though to the Sansa player. Sounds like a great feature until you consider that you will probably NOT use this near your computer.2)The volume control is bypassed so you don't have to turn the volume all the way up as if you were connecting the headphone out jack to a stereo. Big whoop!The system is very nice looking though and very portable. I don't dislike it enough to return it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is looking for the best sound quality they could get in this size and price range.
This heating pad is large. Plus, it molds pretty easily in shape. The problem is, it takes a while to warm up and I'm one of those people who like their heating pads HOT. My husband, who doesn't take as warm of showers as I do, likes it, though. So, if you don't like it really hot and you have a fairly big area you want to get warm, this may be the pad for you!
I received a huger/sensor watch for xmas and no manual.I can't even figure out how to set the time.After extensive looking around on the internet,I could not find any information at all. I think Huger/Oregon Scientific/Whoever,Should have that information available to people like myself,THE CONSUMER.Thank You Very Much.Gary Litchfield.
This machine creates a beautiful print, but so many of it's components need to be replaced so often each print costs a fortune. If you call Ricoh they glibly state that it is just standard maintenance, even though none of the parts get even close to their stated life-span. We have found that the drums, CPU, and transfer belts, some costing $450 just for parts, barely reach their half-life. If you Google this machine you will find the web flooded with people having problemsBest to steer clear of Ricoh unless you've a trust fund and don't mind waiting for parts just to get a simple print.
I loved the look of this product. Unfortunately, the more CD's I put in the tower the more it tipped over. It is unable to handle the weight. Not very happy with it!
This is the first Amazon purchase (and I have made many) for which I am disappointed. This case was recommended by the Amazon site for the Nikon Coolpix L19 camera, but it is way too small. Camera will not fit in it. The case is too much trouble to return so has ended up being a waste of money.
I've a 17" custom made laptop. Is this even supposed to keep my laptop cooler? Cause it certainly isn't doing that job! It's very loud, and it just blows very little HOT air into it. My laptop is as hot as it was before I purchased this.What a waste of money! Oh, and did I mention LOUD?!!!
I thought this was a great deal and a great company that would have reliable products but was mistaken. Shortly after I received a new product from Amazon, it stopped working after a couple of days since I got it. Doesn't have functionality that you could get by paying a bit more and would highly recommend. Do not waste your money on this, if you are looking for something cheaper there are other ones that are better. I got a Nuvi 750 after this, which has been great so far.
i was so excited when i found these lanyard headphones had been marked down from $50 to 14.77...then i found out why..no matter what size ear cover you use they just don't stay in your ear!! i still like the idea of the ipod hanging around your neck, but i think i am going back to my original ear buds and might try a arm band...these were really disappointing ;-(
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.
It failed with in a month and a half. I didn't have a chance to back up the last 2 photoshoots and travel images I took and lost them. LaCie tells me it's my fault for not backing everything up. What's the point of their product then if they say it's going to fail anyway!? They include a disk in the box that says "data recovery" on it, then when you try to use it there is nothing about data recovery! Then they refer you to Drive Savers and it costs $4000.00 for data recovery!! I can't get by money back. So now they are going to "repair" it and send me the same bad product that I don't trust. I have no recourse.DON'T BUY LACIE!!
It's quite simple: The sound quality is abysmally bad. I like these clip-style earphones, and was quite happy with my previous pair (which I will be going back to), but decided to "splurge" and buy something that might be a bit more comfortable, since my previous pair pinches the lobes a bit.When I first put these in and listened to something, I thought I had somehow attached them wrong. The sound quality was so bad it was literally making me nauseous from the artificial perspective of two distant audio sources. I figured out that by fiddling with their position a bit, I could make the sound ALMOST tolerable. But for some reason I will never comprehend, the speakers face FORWARDS. So if your tragus isn't the perfect reflective instrument, the sound quality will be miserable. The speakers are fine in and of themselves, but their positioning makes the whole apparatus worthless.I guess if you have SONY-Approved(tm) Headphone Ears, these would work for you. Otherwise, make sure you buy something made for human ears.They are quite comfortable, but as the do not serve their design goal as earphones, there is no purpose in wearing them.
Skip this DVD Player and buy the Coby 224 instead. Usually the 224 can be found for under $30. It plays NTSC and Pal, and also has the codes to be a region free player. I have had mine over a year and love it. It is a small, solid little workhorse.
I bought this on sale at Staples for $99. It was a disaster.I have always bought HP printers because they have been so reliable and well designed. This unit seems to be the exception. It smears ink all over the page on printouts, even after multiple cleanings. Sometimes a 20 page print job takes 20 minutes, someimtes five minutes. I don't know if I just got a lemon or if HP tried to pack too much into a small unit and all the units are prone to defective output.On the plus side, I bought it for the scanner and the scanner semmed to work really well.
This product was a terrible disappointment! I ordered 2, but only 1 worked like it should. The other one wouldn't charge or turn on. I sent the defective one back twice and each time it came back defective, so I just got reimbursed. I bought it for my daughter for Christmas and she was really disappointed. A great idea if it would have worked.
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.
This product is great for outdoor parties and back yard get togethers and the beach of course. Plays through high efficiency speakers very well, low efficiency not as good. Drains batteries very quickly. You need "Energizers" re-chargeables don't hold up.
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}.
My Infinity BU-120 sub-woofer is dead. The amplifier S53AMI blew and from what I have been able to learn on the web this is not an uncommon problem. Infinity can't help me since the company that manufactures the S53AMI is no longer in business. I hope Infinity has learned a good lesson but I'm not going to buy from them or their parent company Harmon Kardon to find out.
There is NO technical support for this product. If it works, great; for me, it did not work. And, the instructions are confusing. It uses a cute 2/3-size AAA rechargeable battery, and the receiver includes a space to recharge this battery. But putting one battery in does not charge it. There is a second slot for a full-size AAA battery, and a yellow sticker saying "only put the provided battery here". So I placed the second provided 2/3-AAA battery (the only other provided battery) in the provided AAA transmitter sleeve (the only full-size AAA thing provided), and placed it in the second charging slot. This made the charger happy. However, when I tried to install the battery and transmitter in my remote control sender after a one-week charge, the Sony remote sender acted as if the battery were dead. It worked fine with two alkaline AA batteries, but would not operate with one AA battery and the provided 2/3-AAA battery (in the AAA transmitter sleeve, in the AA adapter sleeve, the instructed thing to do). So ... now what? There is no technical support phone number, and no technical support email address, and no support web site. I'm stuck. I'm also out the price of the useless device.
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.
If you want the capability of a RF remote, you are better off just paying the money for one. This device, while clever, is not reliable. It will work maybe every third time you hit the button. This becomes particularly annoying when, for example, you are watching a recorded show and cannot get your DVR to stop fast-forwarding because the remote won't register. The device receiver is in a cabinet less than 10 feet from the box, so distance is not the issue. I have also placed the blaster (which initially broke and had to be replaced at my expense) right over the IR receiver. Live and learn, I suppose.
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.
WATCH OUT!!!!....I bought this tv new. I had it two years and the thing just quit one day. I took it to a repairman and they told me the motherboard was out. It was not under warranty anymore and I would be better off to buy a new one. They could not get the tv to turn on. I took it home and took it apart myself to see if I could fix it. When I put it back together, I could get it to come on and act right for about 15 minutes or so. After that, it just freezes up and won't do anything. Be careful if you buy this tv! I won't buy another samsung.
From the moment I got this camera, I hated it! The photos mostly come out blurry. Every so often I may get a clear photo but that's few and far between! It automatically shuts off (to save battery life) but way to soon. Turning it back on takes up those precious seconds to get that great shot. I'm not sure if I just don't understand how to use the camera, even though I've read the instructions, or if it's the camera itself. Either way, my old HP worked much better than this camera! Don't waste your money.
I don't have enough time to list all the problems that I've had with this unit. I wouldn't have another one even it it was free.
I too had the issue of not getting good light.. ANY light out of this flash. I would do better holding a flash light over my head. In fact.. a Lighter would do too. It was my first External flash unit, so I thought maybe I just wasn't using it. I'm thinking that it might not be designed to work on DIGITAL cams. I have Canon 30D. I guess you get what you pay for. A good starter flash would be the Canon 430 ex. The 580 ex II is a better flash ( more light output, more features.) I have both now. The 430 is my back-up flash. Good units. Spend the $$. U'll be glad you did.
I was looking for a less expensive alternative to the BOSE noise canceling headsets and purchased recently the SHN9500 for a good price (20% instant rebate). I work with computers and the monotone noise of servers in the server room as well as the accumulation of computers on my desktop result in an increase of stress level over time. First I tested the Phillips at home, but I was not very satisfied. I was standing close to my ceiling fan but still could hear it pretty loud. I thought I'll give it a try at work and used it in the server room and my office. In the server room, it just lowered the noise level, but after I tested ear plugs I figured they cancel even more (and much cheaper). I tested them in my office where I have 2 desktops on my desk and one laptop. The noise of the fans and hard drives is already fairly quiet without the headset so I gave it a try and tested the headset. Again I was not very satisfied.The craftsmanship of the headset otherwise is great, it fits well on the head, is not to heavy and the looks are also nice. I did not test the sound quality though because for me the noise canceling is the main issue but I have to say the included cable is not very long. I tested once the BOSE Q3 of a friend of mine and it was dead silent (in my living room with running ceiling fans). I guess I'll return my SHN9500 and go directly for the real deal.
My first one arrived broken. A replacement came. It's OK, but the CD player engine makes too much hiss. And setting the time isn't intuitive.If I had it to do over again, I'd spend a little more and get something better.
I hope people who own a Canon Powershot S100 read these reviews because it most definitely does not fit! Now I will have to return it and purchase another one. Bummer. I wish the seller would fix the product description.
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.
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 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.
When compared to every other pair of earphones I have, including some $10 radio shack headphones, they sounded awful. Very little base, and almost like it was coming from a tin can. I've tried the headphones from multiple sources, if there is a trick to making these sound better, I missed it.
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.
Whatever ink they are using dries up if not used for a month or two and cartridge is unuseable.This does not happen with Factory cartridges. Seller said they would exchange but I am not willingto go through this again. I am going to stay with factory cartridges. A lesson learned I guess.
terrible product, the lens came and was loose, rattling, going to have to buy another one, different brand.
Bought the device in November 2005, and it worked well for three months. The retractable USB connector was an innovative idea and still worked relatively well even after a laptop wrestling match with Mom ended up knocking the drive against the wall while it was still plugged in and bent the tip a fraction as a result. I managed to get the keyring onto the back of the drive by prying the wire wider with my nails (yes, it pays to get down and dirty sometimes) so that it'd fit around the thick middle bridge protecting the keyring groove.And 512MB seemed like plenty of memory for a kid who uses his USB drive only for story manuscripts and homework assignments.However, problems arose about two weeks ago when I noticed that whenever I got home and took off my jacket, crackling noises would assault my ears like electric deathknells. Apparently, static electricity and flash drives don't mix, especially if said flash drive was coated in metal and happened to be hanging around my neck during the discharging process. This went on for another week or so as the drive began to hiccup and wheeze, and then a couple of days ago I achieved total hardware failure. The data's still on there; the driver's fried. I've tried the drive on several different home computers as well as school computers, all bearing the same horrendous result: "USB Device not recognized: One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it."Doesn't help that the good folks at SanDisk do not provide drivers to XP clients. Perhaps Plug and Play isn't as infallible as it seems...Don't fall for the Titanium's retractable glory and herculean strength. You'll want a device that will NOT lose functionality to a simple static spark, and I assume that you have enough wits about you to guard your data against circumstances that might bring your drive to bear with one-ton forces.
All this thing ever did was cut up my thumb when I ran it around the click wheel. I seriously cut my thumb on it 5 times before I got pissed and threw it away. WASTE OF MONEY
Bought this camera 12/2005. I was thrilled with this camera. But alas 15 months later the lcd started to go blank. By 18 months dead as a door nail. Contacted Canon. They said they were not aware of any ongoing problem with this model, but ,they would fix it for a starting fee of $99.00. This fee would be half of what I paid for it.
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.
Dn't waste your money on this product it is the worst scratch remover its garbage my galaxy note scratch no change
I wish I would have read the reviews first. This diffuser doesn't really fit snugly on the SB 600. I will keep since it will probably cost more to return it, but I will be looking for another one.
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.
Bad news. They flop off my head if I look down at all, which of course I do because I bought these to be mobile, and mobile means moving around! They feel like they're barely on my head; not very secure.
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.
Bought this product after reviewing several players, including the Apple version. Apple was too $$$ and some of the others couldn't play as many open formats as the Cowon. Bought mine refurbed from this site and it arrived in great shape. The device itself and it's capabilities are impossible to surpass, unless you could get one with a solid state (flash) drive with the same options for the same price (which you can''t).Cons: Gave it two stars mainly because of Cowon "support." I work in IT and over the past ten years I've spent thousands on all kinds of electronic gear from cell phones to laptops to media players. I do my research, so I rarely run into issues with hardware I buy, but Cowon support has been the most frustrating, annoying and difficult I have ever encountered. Ever.Major con is that my device never functioned properly at full USB 2.0 speeds, so moving pictures and video files from my PC to the device was impossibly slow. I tried this on several machines at home and at work. What made things even more painful was contacting Cowon USA support. Initial contact with them seemed to indicate they didn't believe me about my issue. My first email support contact was horribly unprofessional, disengenous and, basically, insulting. I responded that I expected better information/ troubleshooting for my three-month old device and the response I got back was even more unprofessional and insulting. My impression of their tech support is that it's run by a bunch of teenagers.I had to make three email attempts (their "live" chat/ tech support operates on PST, so it's useless to me, and there is no number to call during business hours) to get an RMA because my first two requests were ignored. I sent my device and waited three weeks without a response. I had to email them to find out "it's being worked on." Another week passed with no contact from them. I emailed them again to find out it's still being worked on and I'll be contacted when it's returned to me.Basically, if you have issues with this device be prepared to be disappointed with support. Inconvenienced hardly begins to explain it all. More than a month to repair a hard drive on a "like new" product? Without further explanation, I can only assume they're either swamped with defective devices or incredibly disorganized. In either case, beware. I only wish I had purchased a small, sleek device from one of their main competitors - the one and only time I had an issue with that product, I took it into one of their national stores, received excellent help and got a replacement in less than an hour. That's impressive.Cowon is not.Note: it's April and I got my refurbished Cowon A2 back from them. The USB transfer speeds were fixed, so I downloaded some content onto the drive. Looking forward to using this device at a family gathering this weekend. Several hours later I came back and the device won't boot up (again). Clicking noise coming from the device more than certainly indicates the drive is dead (again).
These have all the looks but no sound quality to back it up. Horrible. My kids Skullz headphones sound better for half the price.
Correct me if I am wrong.... Is this suppose to be a wireless LAN card? How come 1) it has Cat-5 cabling w/ RJ11 connectors. 2) Why there are a bunch of Modem standards (e.g. V.90, Flex56k etc)
The first one didn't work so we called the seller, who told us to call Sony to fix it. The next day I called and talked to a different person who said send it back for a replacement so we did. After two weeks with no word we emailed twice through Amazon with no replies. Finally we called the seller to see if they got it ok. A week after the call the replacement came with a little sticker telling us not to return it to them. This one records fuzzy and to eject a tape we have to manually open the little door. We've had really good luck with Amazon sellers in the past, but we won't buy from World Wide Distributors again.
Toner cartridge below standard. Ink remains on roller which ends up printing shadows on copies. Toner goes on too thick and smudges. This cartridge was a good price, but with shipping costs, it would have been worth it to have paid a little more and gotten better quality. Overall, definitely wouldn't try this vendor again.
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 think there are two types of reviews here...those who have used the printer for only a few weeks, and those who have had it several months or more. The opinion of this printer declines with age.This is the first Epson printer I've owned since the dot-matrix days. My last printer was an HP Ink-Jet, worked great for 6 years.The 820 was impressive at first. When it works, the quality is excellent.I have had it about six months now and the head constantly clogs. It typically takes more than one cycle of the head cleaning utility to clean out the head. I think I got 5 pictures out of my second color ink cartridge because I had to clean the heads so often! (and those five pictures were not at the highest resolution either!)The paper handling is less than stellar as well. It complains about paper jams that don't seem to exist and I end up turning the printer on and off several times to get it working again.And speaking about turning it on...it insists on going through 2 minutes worth of gyrations before it is ready to print.This is not the quality Epson product I remember.I am going back to HP!
I was shocked that that the 4 satellite speakers are dummies and are just for looks. I opened mine up wondering why there was no music or movement coming from those satellite speakers and found they are just cosmetic with no wiring. The base broke with several days. I didn't even bother returning these as they went straight into the trash. I and had bought 2 of these!
I bought this ink from Amazon because the last time when I bought cheaper refillable ink, it dried up quickly. SO i bought from Amazon as the product looked new. THe packaging was new, however the ink was old. I bought the ink in Sept 2010 and did not use daily. My printer reports that my ink is half full however it is dried up and doesn't print. It actually dried up a few months ago, and I am just now writing a reivew about the product. The details should say, product can not be guaranteed to contain fresh ink that will last its full life span.
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.
Given that this DVD player was priced at $30, I didn't expect it to impress me, but I did expect that it would work on a basic level. After initially plugging it in, the disc drawer would not open. After power cycling it a few times it did open, but would not recognize any of the discs I inserted. All were normal unscratched DVDs. After power cycling the unit a few more times it did eventually play a DVD properly, but it also demonstrated that it would never behave reliably and repeated plugging and unplugging would be the norm with this DVD player. I hope that all of Coby's entry level units are not this poor. I give it two stars only because this unit could be coaxed into operation with enough perseverance.
I find this software very difficult to use. Entering routes is not user friendly. Help section does not help much either. Sorry I purchased it.
I have had problems on top of problems with this unit.. i paid 32.00 the first time i sent it in , and they gave me a refurbished one in return, which was worse then the one i sent in for repair.. ONE PLUS IS THEY PAYED FOR THE SHIPPING THE SECOND TIME, AND STILL CAME BACK WITH TIMER PROBLEMS AND DISC ERRORS AND VOLUME PROBLEMS.. Never again will i try one of these dvd recorders again.. total junk
I bought my first Ergo Magic keyboard in 2001. It was wonderful and it is still working very well.I told this to my friend and he bought one in 2009. But it doesn't work well at all: frequently, he has to disconnect and re-connect the keyboard to the computer in order to make it work correctly (the keys get all mixed up).I thought that my friend's bad experience was an exception and I had to buy one for my second computer. I bought one in 2011 and it has the same problem, it was not an exception.The manufacturer didn't cooperate.So it's not a good product any more.
I bought this netbook for the operating system but was near impossible to install Skype on it. There are many software issues and after a long period of try and error, reading many forums, and finally with the help of a computer ingeniering I installed it. The keyboard is smaller than the Asus and the overall aspect looks crapy.
I bought this tv and it worked faithfully for 4 years to the date of its original purchase. It just stopped without warning. I am thankful for these reviews as I see that I am not the only one.
I am on my third drive now, thanks to the first two breaking. Sony sent me the 720UL as a replacement for my 710UL, but it's the same drive with the exception of some faster burn times and the 720UL doesn't support MAC OS.The Sony Service Center in Manning, IA gave me a huge runaround... first they agreed to pay for return shipping on the second defective drive. Then they called me back 2 hours later and refused to pay for the shipping. What a joke.Good drive when it works, but may god have mercy on you if it breaks after the return period.
My experience with this router was not good. Previously, I had a Linksys Wireless-B broadband router with my Motorola Surfboard cable modem. My wife's desktop is the only other computer that regularly taps into the network, besides my own which is co-located with the router and modem. The connectivity was very reliable, but I wanted a wired option. I decided to go with a Netgear powerline adapter and, primarily because others had recommended a Netgear router to ensure the best performance with the Netgear powerline adapter, I opted for this. However, the connectivity was extremely unreliable. After thorough troubleshooting of the entire setup with my cable company, it was clear that the router was the problem. I might get 1 or 2 days of uninterrupted activity before the router drops, and no amount of troubleshooting (powering off the devices in certain orders and disconnecting the coaxial from the cable modem, letting it time out, and reconnecting) seemed to work consistently. I've gone back to my wireless Linksys because I don't want the hassle -- I travel too much and my wife is taking online classes, so we can't afford the intermittent connectivity. I was also troubled that Netgear only offers free customer support for 3 months after purchase of the item. Not exactly consumer-oriented.
I was looking for an old driver and found that this is still for sale. I paid $1000 for this 1.5 years ago and if you know anything about computers, 1.5 years is oooooold. The DVD read/write cant read the new warhammer dvd game , even with the lastest updates. The video grapic nvidia doesnt have its own memory (only shared) and the list goes on. It is a socket 7 mother board. Better put this one out to pasture or sell it for its true outdated worth of about $350...not bad for surfing the net or editing home movies.
After one year of babying the camera, it suddenly has malfunctioning lens i.e. both zoom and focus. Cover would not close properly anymore. Makes loud buzzing noise when turned on, and lens does not glide smoothly. Now it drains fully charged high capacity nickle metal hydride batteries very quickly. The internal gears must be made of absolutely worthless material to go bad so quickly. The alternatives are not much better either as every manufacturer may well be using poor quality internal gears so they can keep selling a new one to customers every year or so. Good scheme for generating revenues. Is there collusion among manufacturers?
I purchased this product in Novembert 2008. It is now 8/2009, the ipod will not charge.
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!!!
After very little use of the CD player, I am finding that many of my CDs do not play at all while others will play for a short period of time, then stop. I suspedt there is something up with the tracking, but analysis and repair would cost more than it is worth to fix this. In addition, I find that the lack of battery backup is a significant shortcoming, as any brownout causes loss of the time and all presets. I no longer bother to preset stations. Even the microwave does not reset as often as this thing!
Well, I had used this Microsaver DS since I purchased it from Amazon in Sep., 2007.A week ago, while my laptop was locked to a chair in LeXXXX library, somebody unlocked it and left with my laptop. When this theft incident happened, I was in the bathroom (for 2 or 3 mins). I depended very much on this product, but it happened. I lost everything...I contacted Kensington, but I can't get much help from them even though its 1-yr warranty (theft coverage) was already expired.I'd like to remind you that somebody can unlock it if he/she has to.
As other reviewers, I have spent far too much time in system admin mode trying to get basic functionality to work. The latest firmware version (1.3.13.02-tm) has been applied and every recommended action has been taken such as restoring factory default, reconfiguring and restarting after firmware update. As of this firmware release, the unit does not properly fail over. Traffic is not re-routed when one WAN goes down. Then, when the service comes back the WAN is not used until after a reboot of the unit. Just to get basic 2-WAN bonding I had to disable Network Service Detection. Also, Internet access is periodically unavailable even if both WANs are connected and available.The user interface is clumsy and no monitoring statistics are available. The only diagnostic tool is a the system log. This goes in the trash as soon as my Peplink 20 arrives. For all practical purposes, this is essentially a single WAN router.
The tape I received is for a Data Tape head cleaner. Not a Video Head cleaner. I did not know that data tape is used anymore by anybody when you can get (Random Access) Disk Drives for 10 cents per Gig.I think the person who sold it to me has some left over supplies from the early 1990s and he think he saw the chance to get rid of some, so he jump to the order. The order was for a Sony V8 8mm tape head Cleaner. I thought the "V" in V8 was for Video
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.
We have owned an E550 since January 2005, and at first it was an incredible camera -- and still is, under the right lighting conditions. Indoor pictures taken away from windows where there is low contrast between items result in stunning pictures.Unfortunately, our first camera could not take a picture with any significant amount of sunlight present (not noticed much during the months of January, February and March). We just thought the few bad photos were a small price to pay for the good photos otherwise. The more pictures we took without a completely overcast sky, the more pictures we "lost" due to horizontal bands, streaks, or being so washed out such that almost everything is white with few discernable edges.We sent that camera in for repairs, and several weeks later we received a replacement (it had a different serial number on it) and it seemed to work better -- at first. After using this one for about 2 months, the auto mode again started screwing up outdoor photos and indoor photos with high contrast. I had managed to use the manual settings to get some good pictures for a while, and now even those are getting the banding effects.This makes two defective cameras that we've received. We haven't abused any of the cameras we've owned, and have had to go back to our several year old Olympus that still takes nice looking photos at 2.1 MP. In fact, it was only recently that we encountered the zoom sticking issue, which is surprisingly easy to cause.Maybe we've just been bitten by terrible luck, but we've lost too many photos and are again going to have to deal with returning our camera under warranty (want to just get our money back at this point as it takes about 6 weeks for the whole warranty process) to recommend this camera to anyone due to the quality issues we've encountered.
I hate to give these 1 star because they could have been much better:The band on these headphones is the worst piece of junk I have ever seen. Ok now that I got that out of my system.... I bought these in the main lobby of an airport. After passing through security and into the departure area I excitedly unpacked them so I could try them on the flite. They immediately broke when I tried to put them on. Fortunately the dealer had an outlet in the departures area so I got a replacement. I tried to put the second pair on very gently and they also broke. I didn't have enought time to return the second set because the plane was bording. The force it took to break them was equivalent to breaking a toothpick (very serious). I fixed them (with black electrical tape) and then rapped electrical tape around every joint and they are solid now. Electrically they are very good with great active noise cancelling and decent sound. I'm using Bose Quiet Comfort II's at work and these are about 80% of the Bose at 1/8th the cost. The sound is pleasant with a warm bass and transparent highs although a little brittle sounding. The Bose QC's have a cleaner sound and slightly better passive noise cancelling but the active noise cancelling is similar.It's to bad the Coby's are mechanically so bad. After reinforcing mine they're ok now and the band is much stiffer so they also have better passive noise cancelling (noise seal) but forget about adjustments and collapsability which didn't concern me anyway. I use them to listen to a small Sony FM radio while commuting on the buss instead of the Bose QC's from work. They have a detachable cord using standard mini-phone plugs which is great, they still work when the noice cancellation is turned off (the Bose don't) and they are super light and comfortable. If you buy them they will break!!! I give them a 4 for electrical performance and a 1 for mechanical quality.Unfortunately most people are not going to be happy repairing a broken product and they should NOT have to, so they would be better advised investing they're money in something else.
Unlike most of the people reviewing this camera, I was very disappointed with the results. After reading the Amazon reviews, I rushed to buy the Canon EOS Rebel 2000. I thought that even though I am not a professional photographer the camera would be simple and produce the professional results I wanted. To my surprise, after developing at least 6 rolls, ALL of the photos have been of poor quality. They are grainy looking. I am going to buy a regular old point and shoot because I do not want to continue to miss precious moments of my three children.
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 have been using this keyboard for about 8 months. The ergonomic design is perfect for using with a home theater PC. The trackball, mouse buttons, and scroll wheel are placed in smart locations and the design works really well for use in your lap with both hands. That being said, there are some issues with this keyboard that may sway you to look to other options.The wireless technology of this keyboard is a bit suspect. If you do not have line of sight from the keyboard to the USB receiver or are more than 6 feet away from the receiver, the connection breaks resulting in random missed keystrokes and button clicks. I am always proofreading text I write to make sure there were no missed letters. This is very frustrating.The build quality is also suspect as I had the keyboard fail after a few months of use. I have been using the replacement for about 4 months now with no problems.
My original six disc CD magazine worked perfectly. This one easily starts skipping and doesn't properly fit. I have to do a strange maneuver any time I want to get the CD magazine out of my car.
I didn't want to rate this flash so low, because I never got a chance to use it. It is not compatible with digital slr cameras, but I got it during my early stages of buying "everything" for my camera.The seller refunded me, and agreed that it should have been made clear that this flash is only for 35mm/non-digital slr cameras.If you were buying this flash for your digital slr, I just saved you time, and hear ache.
The headphones offered only a slight improvement in reception and were not significantly better in many areas. They are also uncomfortable to wear, heavy and inflexible. The bottom line is that I haven't used them in the past month.
This headset is not very comfortable it tends to fall off easily and if you need to use it for voice recognition it will not work very well. The stereo sound quality is good. The on off switch on the cord does not work all the time. If your looking for quality these are not the item!
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.
I bought this notebook. At first it seemed to me fabulousbut then I discovered it has hardware problems with thetouchpad like explained by other reviewers: touchpad clicking continuoslyon its own , going up, down etc..Sony should do something about this, as most of v505 ownershave this kind of problems !Also I found the case is of bad quality, just plastic.Don't trust pictures and go touch goods before buying.
I've had these for a couple of years and the sound for me is great, made me remember what my music should sound like. But the biggest complaint that I have is, and this is why I gave them 2 stars, that the cord on my right ear where it bends at the top, cracked in cold weather and I had to electrical tape them, then the next winter the left ear cracked and I have hade to do the same again, which makes for them being a bit uncomfortable on top of the ear. Plus if you where glasses the cord seems to not want to fit that great over your ears. I'm going to try the new version of the Bose earbuds and see if the review of those are true.
I great good technical reviews of this sound card. Apparently, the sound quality and range is very good, and Razer (a company of which I own a few products: mice, keyboard, headphones) tries to take care of their customers. But for the life of me, I could not get this sound care drivers to work without blue screen every time I tried to play a video game or watch a movie file.
As many reviews here have stated, these headphones are simply WAAAAYYYY too quiet. I've used them with my Sony home theater system, iTunes on my PC, on my iPhone, my son's iPod, and his keyboard. All sources are just super quiet with these headphones and you have to crank the volume all the way up just to have halfway decent volume. I'm not looking for ear-splitting volume but when you have to struggle just to hear dialogue or all the elements of a good piece of music, something's wrong.This is disappointing because these headphones are extremely comfortable. Too bad.
After a little over a year of use a circuit board, on this HT-920 home theater system, developed a small crack resulting in intermittent sound. This was the diagnosis of one of their certified repair centers. This system sat in the same place the whole time and was not moved. The repair center communicated it was a know issue with the poor design, with the external speaker connector being part of the board. This was not in warranty period and the replacement part is no longer available. The repair center thought Panasonic would replace subwoofer at no charge as they said Panasonic is aware of the issue and the new sub design has changed as a result. Did not happen. This is the second instance in the last 5 years where I've had an issue with a Panasonic home theater system and a know design issue. The other was with the HT-900 where a Panasonic engineer admitted the defect and they did replace that system.I also own a Boston acoustics (9 years) and Aiwa (15 years) with no issues. To Panasonic's credit I am very please with the 7 year old TV I own. I will not buy another home theater sound system from them and will think twice about purchasing other Panasonic products. This is unfortunate as I'm in the market for 2 LCD or Plasma 42" TVs and I've read allot of good thing about their plasma and LCD TVs.
I am returning this machine the day afer I purchased it. When printing/copying the paper starts to curl and jam up in the output tray after the 6th print. Eventually the majority of my copies end up on the floor. In addition, when printing legal size documents, paper gets jammed up in the machine. You have to open up the printer and correct it everytime.
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.
My daughter wanted this so bad for her birthday; we changed our minds and bought one for her. My husband is against Barbie software because of previous spyware problems with their software. My daughter never had a chance to play with it because of disc problems; it may have been scratched, but what do you expect when it comes packaged right up against hard plastic with no protective sleeve. The tech support was no help at all...the woman knew next to nothing about computers or the new product. The biggest laugh is when she told my husband....we're a toy company! So save your time and money, we returned this and bought her a Be-Bratz doll instead. It's half the price and all you need is a USB port; no disc to install! It's not an MP3 player, but she doesn't care, the web site is great. She always liked the Bratz dolls better anyway.
I bought this because Iam short on space and thought that one unit would solve my problem. Well it solved the space problem but this machine has been nothing but trouble since I bought it five months ago. First I had a difficult time getting it to accept the cable. I tried both types. Then intermitantly a few weeks at a time it would not stay connected, but I could solve it by unplugging the electrical cord, as explained in the manual. Then when it used up the cyan color I could not get it to except a new cartridge, ink would run allover. I tried several with no success. I started to examine down in the ink hole and could see a shinning object only in the cyan hole. I couldn't get it out, but it appeared to be a little round ball of sorts. I finally have had enough of this machine and went back to my Epson 660 printer and my Epson flat bed.
I was really excited about this product and thought I had finally bought the perfect gift for my husband. This was supposed to be his father's day gift, however, when he loaded the pictures onto the keychain, the pictures were so dark that you couldn't even see them. I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a defective keychain, but either way, we were both really disappointed. I would not recommend or buy this product again.
Second pair that has broken. I take care of them, but I think the chord is just too sensitive.
I was thrilled when I first installed my DI-704P last summer. Internet connection sharing is a breeze, and the print server was a great feature. I soon found, however, that Windows (98, 2000 and XP) would often fail when trying to print to either of my Canon printers (BJC-2100 and S750) using the print server. I had to reconfigure Windows to print directly to the printer, which causes the program doing the printing to hang until the printing is complete. Even at this setting, the print job will often fail, requiring a re-boot of the PC. I have better luck when I cycle the power on the printer JUST before sending the print job, but that really shouldn't be necessary.The firewall has recently began to give me problems, following a firmware update to version 2.70. I use Lotus Notes and an IBM AS400 Client emulator to access my company's VPN from home. Both programs worked flawlessly through the DI-704P until recently. Now, I have to physically bypass the router by re-plugging ethernet cables to get onto the VPN. I tried to configure the DMZ (which supposedly bypasses the firewall for one computer), but found that when I set a static IP address for the computer (as required by DMZ), I was unable to access the internet. Firewall settings are VERY spartan, and some seem to be completely ineffective even after several re-boots of the firewall and all client PCs. Overall, the management software for the DI-704P is severely lacking.Technical support is limited (almost non-existant), but that's par for the course these days. Their web site offers firmware downloads and a FAQ section, which is very sparse on meaningful information.I've set up several SMC and Netgear routers for my clients, and currently plan to replace this DI-704 with an SMC "SMC7008BR Cable/DSL Router with 8 Port Switch" (Amazon has a great price!).My recommendation? Bah - skip this product and look for comparable products from SMC or Netgear.
this transmitter worked well for a little while but it was cheap and broke for no reason. i pulled it out of the car adapter and it literally fell apart and couldn't be fixed. sort of a waste of money.
I just bought it and am already planning on returning it. Sure it may look nice and even comfortable, but it definitely wasn't comfortable for me. I probably won't even bother listening to the quality now that I hear it sucks up battery power.
Let me begin by saying that when these bad boys were fully functional, they were amazing. I'm no sound expert, but the bass was bumpin' (when I was listening to electronica and house like daft punk and justice), yet songs with a lot of treble (like"Last Nite" by the Strokes") sounded exceptional as well.That is... while these stupid things worked.Two months into buying them, I get them out of my pocket only to discover that the left earbud stopped working. I tried contacting V-Moda but gave up, cause I ended up losing the earphones haha.Seriously though, if you enjoy wasting 35 dollars on a product that will work well... for 2 months.. then go ahead.I am not alone in saying these things can and will break. Many other reviews here agree with me, so do yourself a favor music lovers. Look elsewhere and buy yourself another pair of more durable earphones. You deserve it.
I have had this unit for a little over a year, using it infrequently. It started having problems playing some tracks on even new CDs, and now it won't play anything.
Still haven't received my order yet because they sent it to somewhere in Washington, which would be fine if I didn't give a shipping address in Florida. After four days, I still have no response to my email from the third party seller, which is apparently located in rural Kazakhstan judging by what they charge to send it to you. Seven bucks for what must be among the smallest, lightest items on the entire Amazon site? Come on...
I bought this 6 hours ago and am packing it up to take it back to the store. I came in after turning on for 3 hours and my carpet was soaking wet. I tried one more time, this time fortunately I put a cooking pan underneath to catch any water. Once again, it leaked water everywhere. I read instructions again and I have done everything right. DO NOT BUY.
Spend your money on a worthwhile battery - I'm all for buying generic, but my Canon-made battery's still going strong after two years, whereas the Power2000-made battery conked out very quickly and now won't hold a charge at all...
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.
Well, it looks like these aren't sold by anyone anymore, but I thought I'd write this for posterity. I had these in a drawer for a few years. I just pulled them out and used them for a half hour call. When I was done, my wife asked me what was on my face. The speaker covers are literally disintegrating into sticky black dust.Otherwise, they're great!
For the two weeks I had use of it, it was a nice laptop, good design and features. I thought I was also buying Toshiba reliability, that was a joke.Of the six weeks I have had it the last four weeks it has been in for repair. They could not find the problem after I was watching a DVD and it started to stutter then shut down, and would not reboot. The repair center said that the cpu has been on back order, and have no eta for delivery. Called customer service and they will not replace the laptop as it has been over thirty days. The next call is to the state attorney general.
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.
We ordered four of these just in case a couple didn't work, well didn't really matter because none of them worked.
Merchant canceled order and yet is still selling same item. Unreliable merchant. Never gave reason for cancellation. Don't waste your time with them.
Ah, well. It worked well for a few months and then the exposed wires at the back connecting the on/off switch with the fans got snagged on something and broke. I guess I'll spend a little more on a more well-made one now.
I ordered these wipes to clean my pc and flat screen lcd's. Even the reviews seemed to rave about the lcd cleaning capability. To my suprise when i got the wipes, on the back is says "IMPORTANT: NOT FOR USE ON LCD & PLASMA TVS OR LAPTOP SCREENS" Enough said. I'll be returning these.
We purchased this percolator for an elderly person. It would never have worked for him. Too Heavy for him to lift. The lid snapped on way too hard. The basket's tube was very difficult to get set in position. The spring on the tube appeared unnecessary and awkward. For a younger person, it might be fine.However, Amazon.com refunded our money very quickly. They were great to work with. I will not hesitate to order through Amazon.com again. Easy, squeezy, lemon, pezy!
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.
There is static no matter which frequency I switch it to. And I've tried every single open one on the spectrum, with the antenna fully extended. Save your money and put it towards a better product.And don't leave the cigarette lighter plug in, even with the device disconnected, because it will drain your battery!
I agree with positive reviewers concerning the excellent precision and smooth performance of the G7, but if you spend a decent amount of time on the computer daily you will hate this mouse and Logitech. What will happen is that you will quickly tire of having to swap to the spare battery every day or every other day. What's worse is that you will soon realize that the G7's batteries are propriety and there's nothing you can do about it (i.e. buying more powerful batteries) short of returning the mouse. How Logitech can sell a premium mouse with no battery life is beyond me. I guess that's why they give you the spare battery that is always charged. That, however, is just a band aid covering a power hungry design that is a great annoyance.
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.
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.
I have purchased many Epson products over the years, and recommended them to others,however that will never happen again. The first RX600 screen died within the first few months.Epson replaced the product with a refurbished model, however the screen just died on this one, about one year after replacement. So,naturally, when I called Epson, they said my warranty was out and I would have to take it to a service center to be repaired. I asked the support person at Epson if this was a common problem and he said, "Not that I know of". His only suggestion at first was to plug the unit into another electrical outlet, because it may not be getting enough power. Where is Epson getting these people? I had already told him the unit powered up, just the LCD screen wasn't working. I am frequently asked for recommendation on technical products by business associates and office managers for large business concerns. I will definitely steer them away from Epson in the future.
The case never kept the iPAQ secure. The iPAQ would fall out of case all the time.
TV works fine, as does DVD. Six weeks after we bought it, the VCR unit didn't work. Wouldn't accept tapes. Sent it for repairs, gone two weeks. Got it back, worked fine for another few weeks. N ow it's broken again. And guess what? Panasonic says that, since it's over 90 days, the labor charges are our responsbility. We'll see about that.
I got a rather inexpensive pair (with shipping, it cost something around $8), and yet I still feel ripped off. The reason I was looking for new headphones was because the buds that I had were going in and out of working, and they fell out of my ear when I went to work out. These are fine for working out, but the sound quality really stinks. Also, when you turn the part that plugs into the MP3 device, it makes a fuzzy sound (another thing I was angry about with my current pair).I realize that I didn't buy high-quality headphones, but these are really quite bad. If you need over-the -ear headphones, look for them somewhere else, I'd say.
Bought Garmin 250W and used first time and found out I355 isn't on database. Garmin said oh well they were not informed of the road yet by the state. They said I can buy update in summer 2008. I feel like I bought something with out all the parts. The road was completed before I purchased and was under construction for 3 years. Now it'll cost me more money to update. I'd try Tom Tom or another before purchasing a Garmin. John Ulrich
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.
this case that this thing comes with is very weird its very very hard to get the thing in but it has holes that align up the the headphone jack usb port ac power place line out and the power switch and its kinda hard to press the buttons on the side either side of the face of the thing like thisX XX XThats kinda what it looks like the x's represent buttons theres more buttons than that but those are the annoying ones. You kinda have to push the plastic covering pretty hard because the plastic is tight because the case is too small the machine is too big the the buttons are on the like a curve. By the way it a bit hard to get it in the case too
Mine was bright and stable, until it started flickering a little over a year after I got it. It only had 250 out of a specified life of 2000 hours on it, but since it was out of warranty--which is based on time since purchase rather than hours powered on--I was just out $350 with no recourse. I've never had a lamp fail so early into its life without any support from the manufacturer.
If you have an NT machine, keep looking. I couldn't even get the configuration utility to load...
I put these speakers in my Dad's Chevy Suburban. The fit just fine and I had no problems there. They are not well matched to the stock Chevy radio. It takes almost full volume to get any audible response from these speakers (very inefficient!). I do not recommend them at all!
I loved the sound and the fit more than any other pair I've ever owned. They lack in bass but not a big deal to me. Loved them EXCEPT!!!! Within 6 months without fail the wires' insulation rots, gets brittle, and breaks. I've owned 3 pair because I like them so much, but without fail they short out. I'm nice to them too!! Sad because their fit design is SO GOOD! And sound isolation is the best I've experienced. If I was rich I'd just but 20 pair and go through them like toilet paper, but I'm not.VERY NICE..............SHORT LIFE.
I read the reviews and was impressed with Vista compatibility. I used it to connect to a Bluetooth headset for use with Skype. Install disk is useless, downloaded driver/software as recommended by others. Once working, the range was minimal, much static beyond 10 feet, so ok if sitting near desk. Biggest problem was the fact it crashed my laptop 3 times...I'm returning it.
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.
I just started getting into old time radio and was recommended this cd player. It was a disaster. It would play like one hour's worth of stuff and then start skipping and then not play any stuff at all. Tried like others here have said the musicmatch software(very good software though) and even increased the bitrate to hopefully improve play. The same thing happened and it didn't play alot of my collection. It was a disaster. After spending countless hours of frustration on this thing trying to make it work I brought it back to walmart and bought a sony mp3 boombox.I am in heaven with this new player. Sound is better. It doesn't have any skip problems. I listen to all the shows in my car on the way to work now and have none of the problems I had with this model. Save yourself the trouble and spend the extra $50 or so bucks and buy the sony model. You'll be glad you did.
If you want a product that leaks like a sieve, is louder than a jet engine, and does not throw water into the air, then this product is for you.
The stickers are fine and probably have some deterrent value, although they could be more imaginative as a "fake alarm" sticket. The leg light keeps falling off as the heat in the car causes the adhesive to melt. It keeps ending up on the floor.
I bought this hub under the impression that it would work with a Mac. It doesn't. I hooked it up to my PC laptop and the Mac laptop hoping to share the printer and mouse USBs that I always have to switch back and forth many times a day. The PC required a restart to recognize it, but once it did, it worked just fine other than a popup telling me that it would work faster if it was a USB 2.0 I was hooking it into. The Mac simply ignores that anything has been plugged in. The company tech support replied that Macs aren't supported and pointed me to their ULT-31806 which doesn't even come close to what I was hoping to use this for. I'm sending it back.
If you want a trouble free camera that isn't gonna be in the shop, buy something else. Our camera like this one broke last winter and we sent it into be repaired by Olympus. They fixed it for $ and sent it back to us. Takes great pictures, just never seems to be out of the shop. Look at Nikons and Canons for cameras without discounts on price. They don't need to discount because they are built better.
I have similar problems as described by someone here. I have to disconnect the router often to get on the internet. It would stop working suddenly. Also Netgears' customer service is pathetic. I have been using this router for 2 years now.
Immediately out of the packaging, the connections are loose. One wire needs to be wiggled for the stereo sound to work correctly.For the price, it's adequate, but I would suggest getting the next level of quality up from this one.
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.
Do NOT buy this monitor unless you are ready to purchase a new one after the 1-yr. warranty is up. Image looks decent during initial use, but monitor died on me exactly one year after purchase. Very cheap components and crappy speakers. The blue power-on LED on the font panel is extremely bright and distracting. I had to put tape over mine to block the light.
The Jensen MCP-150 is a piece of junk. Unless you are only ordering it for its radio function, my advice is for you to make sure you avoid purchasing it. I bought it because I was looking for a compact, inexpensive cassette player. But as soon as I took it out of the box and popped a tape in, I was very disappointed, because it played the cassette with what I would describe as an extremely "wavey" sound... constantly fluctuating up and down in tone and pitch. It sounded like what one might expect a cassette player to sound like if it were submerged in a bucket of water. I don't know how these companies expect to get any return customers when the products they manufacture don't even work properly.
I have been extremely disappointed by this scanner. I bought it new a few months ago, but found that little spots appear on scanned photos for 600dpi and higher. I've cleaned the scan bed and photos. The problem appears to be on the other side of the glass. To get half-way decent scans, you have to hunt for the area of the scan bed with the fewest marks. Cannon sent me a replacement (referb.) which has the same problem but to a lesser degree. A third scanner is supposedly on its way.The whole experience has been less than positive and makes me question Cannon's quality control process. It's highly unlikely I'll be purchasing another Canon scanner in the future.
The wifi antenna is very weak -- you have to go stand by the Linksys router for it to work. Non-portable. No value, high price... Useless. I played with it the first two days and now I have not turned it on in a month.
This network card does not work with Windows 7. I had problems when I installed it where it would drop network connections and performs slowly.Hopped onto Google and realized that MANY other folks were having problems as well. Very disappointed and now am scrambling to find something before Christmas.
I bought the camera through the mail. Turn on the camera and there are two dead pixels near the middle of the LCD screen. Took some pictures with 430EZ flash using TTL and all pictures are washed out white. Canon said it's compatible with the EZ series flash but apparently not the case.Mail order shop told me that I can't exchange it for another one because two dead pixels on LCD screen is not categorized as defective. I don't remember paying $1K for something like this. Called Canon and they said I have to mail it to their repair center to get it fix under warranty.So, I bought the camera and haven't use it yet and it's costing me another $30 to ship it to get the LCD replace. What kind of quality control is this for a $1K camera?
Compared to TomTom (any model) Garmins has very ugly and user-unfriendly interface. I personally tried nuvi and returned it.
My older Canon PowerShot SD200 ELPH camera did not recognize this media. Don't understand why. My laptop could read and write to this SD card.The camera reported the card was "locked" but it was not locked. I moved the slider to "Lock" and the camera reported the same thing. Moved the slider back and forth, same report.The laptop (HP DV8300) reported no problems. The media was formatted as FAT16. I tried reformatting to other types, no change in the camera.Very strange.
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.
Used to be a loyal sony customer as all me previous products were close to invincible. So I went out of my way to purchase a sony for my first camcorder. Took it home and turned it on... then it died on me. Yep right there and then, no abuse nothing, just died on me. The customer service apologized but didn't do much. To me I cannot fathom how sony is staying in business (i wish I read these reviews here first before I made my decision, as obviously they are going on a downhill trend as far as quality is concerned) with kind of quality. I will never buy another sony product again and will make sure no friends of mine make that mistake.DON'T BUY!!
I like the glossiness of the paper and the way the brochures look prior to being folded. All that flew right out the window when I tried to fold them into brochures. The scoring is not the best idea. When I tried folding one way, I wound up with ripped edges. When I tried folding the other way, I wound up with the middle of the brochure being too wide and not presenting correctly. In my opinion, there should not be any scoring at all. Would have been better if there were indentations in the paper without the actual scoring. The scoring causes the paper to tear too easily. I ended up wasting over half the box. The only reason the other half wasn't wasted was because I took extra time to fold each individual brochure in a completely different place than where it was originally scored. Waste of time, ink and money!! Will NOT purchase again!
Fortunately this item was quaranteed through AMAZON and I was able to get a full refund. The refund was not fast but was given eventually. Completely dissatisfied with product. Notably I have been the primary computer technical support for a local healthcare facility for the past 5 years. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I had to return it since it was the wrong battery for my camcorder. Roger Moore
Another China-made Cybershot S series, another disappointment.This is my 3rd Cybershot. The first - Japan-made S60 - was fantastic. The second - China-made S500 - was fantastic for the 9 months that it worked, and then the EV got messed up and any photo I took in any mode was overexposed. I had it sent back to the repair center, who replaced it with this China-made S650. Again, the EV is messed up from the get-go. Not bad enough to send it back, but a disappointment with almost every shot. It's not my settings since I've tried reverting to factory defaults without improvement. In fact, I find myself ending up using my Hungary-made 3.2MP Cybershot cellphone (Sony Ericsson K800i) to take better photos than this messed-up S650.I am coming to the conclusion that the China-made Cybershots can't do decent flash photography and the EV adjustment is very poor and faulty. Clearly I'll avoid the China-made Cybershots for my next purchase.Please don't hate on me for bashing China-made products here. I am consistently impressed by many of their products (eg. memory cards and flash drives), but Cybershots sadly aren't one of them.
I just got of the phone with Samsung earlier and my dvd/home theater is dead. My warranty expired 4 months ago. It is going to cost $150.00 to repair the unit, and I just paid a little over $250.00 when I bought it. It worked great until it died this weekend. All other tv components are plugged into the same surge protector and they work just fine. I bought this at the same time we bought a Samsung DLP tv. Samsung would not cut me any slack on the repair cost. I suggest you skip this product and buy something different. Next time we will probably skip buying any Samsung products.
The charger shows charge but battery doesn't hold it. I could not contact the manufacturer because it got mixed in with my 2 older batteries from the original camera and it was not fair for me to ask for replacement when I can;t prove which on was from seller.
This Handspring has 8MB, but no flash-ROM. The flash ROM is what allows you to upgrade the Palm operating system on the device.This is a major oversight in design in the rush to market. What good will this PDA be in 3 years when nothing is compatible anymore because your OS is outdated?Another major drawback, in my opinion, is the color screen. It's lousy. There's this funky grid that overlays the screen and makes things look pixellated. Once you see it you'll notice the grid every time you look at the device. Gives me a headache.The worst thing about the whole Prism is that it doesn't work with my machine. I've got a USB and I just can't get it to work and the manufacturer won't take it back. I'm really stuck with this thing and loathe it the longer it sits here.The technical support didn't fix the problem and kept referring me to someone else who never called me back. So if you like wasting your money, go ahead.
This is a PC133 SODIMM, there is an error on the Amazon info.It is NOT backwards compatible with PC100 notebooks. I tested it with several PC100 machines (HP Omnibook 4100, Compaq and Toshiba) and it does not work.
Did not fit! Although the reviews stated from others that it was perfect, it wasn'tFor our Cannon Rebel XLS
If you're looking for a basic monitor, this is a good choice. The picture is sharp and operation is color free. It's relatively inexpensive. But, you can likely find a more up-to-date option at the same or nearly the same price.The VA1903wb is not a good choice if you're looking for a second monitor or for an external monitor for a laptop. It lacks a DVI input port, a feature standard on current lcd displays, which may limit your ability to hook it up.Also, the stand that accompanies the monitor is, in a word: cheap. It's short and unadjustable, so if you're tall and using the monitor on a desk or table you may have to put a thick book or the like underneath it to bring it up to a comfprtable eye level. Worse, the monitor is incapable of being rotated to portrait/page display - there's simply no option to attach the stand in any but the standard landscape orientation.
Don't spend the money, even if it seems like a great bargain. It doesn't work. The video's are bad. The pics are always blurry. Trying to change the settings is very difficult because the "mouse" type button... like the nipple on the old IBM thinkpads... is very glitchy. Doesn't always do what you want it to. Never have I had a product that actually made it to the market and sold on shelves that performed so awefully.
First off everything looked good- my components could turn on and off but programing the specific keys the universal remote would not detect any of my original remotes. Customer service is terrible and I got some lame excuse- Sorry , we don't guarantee our "Universal" Remote is compatible! Huh? Go figure, then why do they call it a Universal Remote. Price wise great, but you get what you pay for these days. I returned mine.
I bought this camera after having one of the Mavicas for several years - thinking of course that Sony has improved upon their features and design. I was very very wrong.There are several things about this camera that make it seem cheap, and quite returnable:1. Battery: The batteries (rechargeable AA type) must be removed from the camera to be charged. This is the most cumbersome task for the price of this camera.2. Lenses: For any other lens you must use a large plastic ring that attaches not to the camera's lens but to the camera itself. Any type of wide angle lens (I've tried several) causes the edges of the so-called "adapter" to actually be in the photographs. This is a very useless and cheap ploy by sony to make this camera versatle. With the plastic ring and then with your desired lens it makes the camera look like a toy. This is not "my first Sony". It is quite an embarasing thing to see and use.3. Flash Recharge: The Mavica never had this problem. It takes about 7-10 seconds for the flash to recharge. This is - again - a very embarassing thing about this camera... to have your friends sit there and wait for that "spontaneous" snapshot kind of loses the moment when I'm watching the flash recharge indicator blink...blink...blink... Rediculous.4. Zoom: You can't zoom in movie mode. This is the dumbest thing about this camera. You can't zoom in movie mode? Touted with such a great zoom and... well, 'nuff said.My initial impression was that this camera would be a professional, high-quality, Sony product. However, due to the curious shortfalls of basic features I was very misslead by the hype over this camera. There are other issues: 50% of all photographs - even in good light or on a tripod - are out of focus.And, of course, there's the classic Sony snapshot delay. Those of you with Sony cameras will know exactly what I mean. You'd think that after 7-8 years of this that they would fix that. Nope. In fact, on this camera, it's worse. I can't tell you how many pictures of the ceiling or the floor or someones foot I have taken because of this. Dear Sony; Fix this problem.I feel sorry for Sony over this camera. It should be about $199 when you compare it to the features and design of competitor cameras. Glad I kept the box.P.S. I just heard that the DSC-F828 (their brand new 8mp camera) was suddenly discontinued with no explaination. Perhaps they are finally rethinking (or thinking about) their design and usefulness.
According to the Seagate/Maxtor website concerning this drive, "RAID 1 automatically mirrors a copy of your data for an extra level of security." As other reviewers have made clear, this is simply false advertising if you can't replace a faulty drive and rebuild the RAID data.In spite of this, I might have kept this drive around if it weren't for it's slow and ineffective software. After a couple of days of fiddling with it, I managed to get a shared folder set up on my Windows XP desktop machine and copied about 85GB of music files to it. I was also able to access the folder through my Windows Vista laptop, which I thought was great.Then "something happened" after a couple of days and I lost access to the shared folder through my desktop computer. This happened in spite of the fact that I hadn't installed any new software or changed my network configuration in any way. The Maxtor setup utility could see the drive and showed that the folder was mounted, but Windows couldn't access the drive and told me that the connection hadn't been restored.I tried remounting the folder and reinstalling the utility, but nothing helped. I tried looking at the support information on Seagate's website, but there's little to no help for this drive.I suppose I could have resolved this issue by calling Seagate support, but given the other limitations of this drive, I didn't think it was worth spending any more of my time on it.The final insult with this drive came when I uninstalled the software, and it seems to have also deleted or corrupted some necessary drivers on my computer. The system became very slow to boot and last night crashed with a driver problem. Fortunately I did a full backup the day before I uninstalled the software, and I'm restoring that now. After that, I'll see if I can remove that software in Safe Mode.This drive is small, quiet, and attractive. Too bad it has such dreadful support from Seagate. And, in my opinion, too bad Seagate bought Maxtor, which used to make good reliable drives.
This product was fairly inexpensive so I purchased it as a charger for my ipod in my new car. When I recieved the product it did not work...I plugged it in and the little red light flickered for a while and was not charging my ipod at all. They sent me a defective product. When I wrote to them to see if I could get my money back they told me to send the product back to them and they would refund me the money. The only problem is that I already had to pay to ship it to myself and then they wanted me to pay to ship it back. The combined shipping cost was more than the cost of the product itself. In the end I will never purchase something from this company again, it was a complete waste of my money and I will be aware of inexpensive products advertised on this website.
Very very upset that I can't return this WRONG Ink pack. When ordering printer, I also ordered the "suggested" ink as a back up. Well, by the time the printer ran out of ink and I went to put in the "suggested ink", low and behold "WRONG INK". Now, it"s too late to return.
Only good thing on these is the price for two. Too big for your ears and sound quality is bad. You get what you pay for.
This product is really not up to spec. It took a while to get it working at all and still does not properly display video on my secondary display.Would not recommend for buying unless you have identical displays
You may not want to buy this printer after reading this message: I've had this printer for just over 2 years and I was very happy with it. I've spent a lot of money buying the genuine HP ink. However, I got the "Reset Power" problem for which HP does not have a solution. You have to press the "On" button and have it restarted just to get the same problem. It happens so often that I can confidently say that it is virtually impossible to print at all. Please Google the words "HP6310 Reset Power" and you will see how many people have this problem for which there is no solution.
I bought this two weeks ago and looked forward to getting it. However I was very disappointed that it would not play my homemade movie collection. The only discs it would play are store bought movies. Everything else freezes up within minutes of starting. Picture quality was good and I thought the menus, remote, and general ease of use was fine, but that is besides the point if you can't watch your movie.
I gave a Cevia picture frame for the holidays and was appalled to find that the ONLY way to make it work was to pay Cevia an additional $60 EVERY year for the online privilege of transferring "MY" pictures to "MY" picture frame. I was very embarrassed to have given a Christmas present with such a duplicitous sales/service policy, and needless to say, it is already on its way back to Amazon.com accompanied with my scathing review. (The additional $60 Cevia tried to extort from this consumer has been reinvested into another bigger and better picture frame).I cannot express enough my disappointment with companies like Cevia's method of doing business, and I can only take some comfort in the knowledge that such greedy organizations will soon be put out of business by conscientious manufacturers that actually care about their customer's satisfaction.
Worked well for ~5 years (this is the model with the large power brick), then melted down and destroyed 8 batteries last night. Fortunately, I woke up to the hissing and popping sounds and disconnected the power before it burned my house down. I hope the newer model I have doesn't suffer the same fate.
When I purchased my Canon HF S200 camcorder, Amazon advertized wrong size UV Filter. I orderd it, and when I found it was the wrong size, I sent it back. Please save everyone money by linking the proper size filter with the item purchased. This is Amazon's fault, not the fault of the seller, I think.
So when I bought my Magellan Meredian GPS, I also wanted a bike mount to go along with it. Of course Amazon is only too willing to suggest thirty-six "if you bought.... try...." accesories.One of these was a GPS bike mount.Unfortunately I bought it.It looks like the pride of 1982 Soviet Design. Huge, kludgy, and ugly.It's more galling than that, though -- IT DOESN'T EVEN FIT THE MERIDIAN GPS. How can Amazon include it in the accessories list when it isn't even compatible!?Total waste of money. Even if it fit, I'd hate it. Amazon ripped me off. It will cost me more to return it to Amazon than I paid for it in the first place.
It's ok for the price i paid 150 but seems like cheaper stereo, buttons looks cheap, screen have just 2 color when you play something that's not dvd and you could not change images.The description says that play ipod videos with the cable, and appear on the display the name of the song, the only thing that appears is a blue screen with sound.Positivessounds good.good dvd quality.
The bag is self was very nice. Compartmentalized beautifully. The problem was the telescoping arm would not stay in the open position, kept closing up by itself. Plus the length of the arm/handle was not long enough for a 5'11" person. I returned this bag and found another swiss gear style with 41" handle/arm that works perfeclty.
I would hold off on buying this one ( Model BEFW11S4 V.2 )Anytime a cordless phone is used in the house it knocks out my wireless connection.Otherwise it works great when the cordless phone is not used.They do have a new version 5 Ghz.Too late for me,
I was really disappointed that I never received this warranty. For two weeks calling the seller asking "where is my stuff!". Their response was to call an 800 number that directed me back to amazon. It wasn't worth the headache so I quickly ask amazon for a refund and they did so right away. DON'T BUY THEIR WARRANTIES!! I hate to get the run around, especially for a simple document. I thank Amazon for their patience with me. As for N.E.W., avoid buying from them!! TRUST WHEN I TELL YOU!
I just returned the second one of this exact model. The first I had to replace after about 6 months as both of the shoulder straps were severely frayed and the partition between two of the sections was coming unstitched from the outer shell. The second I return after just one month as one of the shoulder straps was faulty and tended to fold/twist when worn. Perhaps I shouldn't have purchased this a second time, but I has such a difficult time finding a pack that fit my computer I went with this because I knew it would fit.
i wasn't expecting too much when i ordered this camera, but after i got it and took some pictures with it i now can say my webcam takes better pictures than this thing. it's really cool and small and techy, but man the resolution just isn't there. don't waste your money on this. spend 40 or 50 more and get a benq dc1500 or something semi-real.
There is nothing to be said about ipod minis and how fantastic they are. But where is the charger to go along with the ipod from this particular vendor!!! It's like selling someone a car without a steering wheel. This is the 3rd ipod I bought from Amazon and the first two came with a charger as you would expect! But this one, which I bought a s a mother's day gift came without one and makes it completely ungiftable. Yes yes the description does not include one, but come-on, it is only common sense that a charger should be included, when you pay the same price as one that would have it!!!
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 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.
Not since I read the first few novels of the Joshua series have I seen such Polyannaish plotting. An ex-priest, fulfilled husband and father (whose wife has conveniently died, making it easier to leave his home to become pope), common sense, salt-of-the-earth American and Christian, becomes pope. He hurriedly goes about solving (or at least presenting solutions to) some of the major issues facing the Catholic church today before he dies of a mysterious virus he contracts in Africa. Give me a break!The more you know about the Catholic church, the wiser you are to the issues, the closer you are to the inside, the more implausible - even ridiculous - the whole thing becomes. Not only do the details distract (the spelling of camerlengo) but they actually distort. Two &quot;cardinal&quot; points: contrary to the plot, a laymen can be elected pope and the children of an annulled marriage are legitimate. The theological issues of marriage and homosexuality cannot be resolved so simplistically either, although I do agree that the Church still hasn't found the answer yet, and how one integrates a married clergy with a celibate clergy is not even addressed in the book. (The solution of the Easter rite, I believe, is that only the celibates can advance to becoming bishops.)The obvious references to actual persons - Fr. Farrell as Andrew Greeley, to name just one egregious example - and the vindetta against career diplomats and the State Department brings the whole level of the book down significantly. I won't even comment on the portrayal of the pope's children or the dialogue. The only reason I gave it two stars is that the book does make a hopeful statement in the right direction while offering a light, if slightly tart, summer refreshment.
I bought this item from Acedepot at Amazon.com, and had a terrible experience:1. The item received was not the item we ordered2. Acedepot does not have all the items shown as "In stock"3. Poor Quality Control... some items appear to be broken on origin, yet they're sent out to customers4. You'll be forced to follow through closely in order to get them to refund you money backDealing with Acedepot was such a waste of time, I would never buy from them again.
Now using Microsoft XP but can't find a driver to bring it up past 98.
This drive has one of the highest failure rates of any modern HDD. The IBM hard drive fiasco from a little while ago is comparable. THe symptoms are an effectively dead drive after freezing and non-access to drive. Eventually the drive is completely non-functional. Do a google search and you will soon discover the huge numbers of OEM and end users who had to spend considerable time and energy pro-actively replacing huge installations of these ticking time-bombs of data-loss. Fujitsu has yet to acknowledge the problem.
I just want to warn people about the shady practices of XM Radio.You have to explicitly ask them to not include automatic renewal.If there is not indication of this (either approved or not approved), they will keep your credit card number and charge you without warning. When you try to cancel, they will be pretty nasty and sell at you like a used car salesman. Not the type of company I want to deal with. Their product should sell itself and if people cancel they should try to find out why.
CD case works ok..zipper doesnt open up all the way making the case to open only for like 100 degrees than 180 degrees..but the main problem is with their rebate...When I bought CD case, it was with $25 rebate, but they approved it for only $20..I have to call them several times regarding this, but everytime they said they will change it for me, but never did!! I just decided its not worth my time to haggle over it...supposedly my $20 check has been mailed last week...VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!Dont bet your dollars on getting your rebate money back!
I returned my first FLIP for a malfunction...AMAZON was wonderful...received a replacement with ease, but it also did not work properly. Now returned for a refund. Only good thing was great handling by AMAZON. I loved the FLIP, but the quality is lacking
Noise cancelling was ok. The sound quality was poor as if I had the treble turned way up. No bass response to speak of. Considered a waste of my money. Would not even want/use them for free.
I am used to a responsive camera. I owe a Canon Rebel XT and 30D, but bought this camera based on its reviews. This camera's response time is SLOW. The subject is standing still yet it still has a noticable lag in shooting. This results in mostly lousy shots. The subject blinks (even though I count 1-2-3). Mostly I shoot people. In summary, I have to delete 90% of my shots. Maybe its OK for scenery as the lens is sharp. I don't care how many pixels a sensor has. The camera has to be responsive. I would rate this one star at best. Save your money.
I've been using this camera for about 4 mos. already upgrading from a point/shoot olympus clamshell camera and was very much dissappointed with the quality of the pictures,. It definitely looks cool but the output was terrible, overexposure, dark backgrounds. I tried auto mode and manual mode. Can't say more but I am definitely not recommending this camera.
This switch takes about 10 seconds to switch from one computer to the next, this is unacceptably slow. Other KVM switches have no trouble switching in &lt;1sec, so if you're used to switching back and forth a lot, avoid this product.The hotkey feature only works part time between Windows XP boxes, sometimes you have to hit the key (double-scrl-lock) multiple times, which gets really annoying after several missed switches.Also, the hotkey switch only works one-way between a Linux and a Windows box (can't switch back to Windows, you have to use the button on the KVM switch), so this is a non-starter.The switch doesn't allow you to program a different hotkey, it's all burnt-in, take it or leave it.This junk goes right back to Amazon as we speak. Avoid this product, get something decent for a few dollars more if you use it on a regular basis!
This item read that it is in a retail package. An envelope with a upc sticker on the outside is not a retail package to me.
I never really liked this mp3 player. I have had it for about 1 year now. When I first got it worked but had some bugs. Songs not showing up in the playlist and minor things like that. As time went on it began to lock up on regular basis. I updated its firmware but it still crashes. I have around 100 songs on it and today added 4 more songs. When I plugged in the earphones the only songs on it were the 4 that I just added. I hooked it up to my computer to verify that the songs were really gone and they were. Tried both modes too. MTP and MSC. Enough is enough. I am done with it. This thing has never been dropped doesn't even have one scratch, or speck of dust on it. I will never buy anything from this company again. The only reason I am giving it 2 stars is because it kind of worked for 1 year.
The first one lasted a couple of months, then the batteries started leaking and it became unusable. I bought another one, it did the same thing after a couple of months and since then it has been working most of the time. Now this one suddenly stopped working too!Note that I used the same duracell batteries that came with it originally.Also note that the second one I bought had a mail in rebate offer which I never received.When it works it's good, but I certainly don't recommend it.
This armband radio is very poor quality and Sony should be ashamed of itself for putting a product like this on the market to carry it's name. The FM Tuner is terrible and can barely pickup local FM stations. Noisey hard to tune and program. Not user friendly at all and part of it the TV tuner will be useless after February 17, 2009. Sony wake up and make something better than this. If you like to workout or walk and listen to the radio don't buy this product.
This is a very handy item to have, a wall charger for an ipod (or similar device). Unfortunately I have owned two now and each one died after a couple of months of routine use. The workmanship is not very good at all. I have to end up using my usb port / ipod connector (not made by Griffin) to charge using my computer which is not a practical work solution, a cable which I have not had any problems with. Buy another product. You will not get your money's worth with this product.
Every other cd on my spindle has had an error when writing to disc. Maybe I just got a defective pack, but my trashcan is now full of unusable cds.If you need 50 cds, buy the 100 pack so you'll actually get them.
I purchased this item and it never really worked well in either of my car sockets. But i twisted and held it and in the end it worked ok. But i did notice it was poorly made and heading out on a long car trip, i noticed it had broke in two.I see now why the price has dropped so much.Thanks
We got this for our 5 year old daughter, a big batman fan, as a holiday gift. It was a huge letdown. The unit works, but it is very slow to take a picture- this makes it very un-kid- friendly.After two sets of batteries and 4 images, we realized that the thing was eating batteries when it wasn't even on! Unfortunately rechargable batteries (or removing the batteries when it is not in use) is not an option- the batter cover is flimsly attached by an electrical wire and requires a small screwdriver to access.I contacted the phone number printed on the device (good luck finding any real contact info in the supplied documentation). They listed to my problem and told me to write them a letter! I wrote the letter, including the info as instructed. Half a month went by- still no response. I called them today. I was told it takes 10 business days. I explain that it has been well over 10 business days including ample time for the letter to reach them and a response to get to me. Then I found out they can't help me- I need to write another letter. I asked to speak to a supervisor. The supervisor explained the same thing. I asked her to put herself in my shoes- what does this say about your company's support? She understood but was unable to help (the warehouse is responsible for this (!!!) not customer service. I asked to speak to her supervisor. That person wasn't around, but I could call back....I am going to contact DC/Warner about my disatisfaction with the licensee of their brand. This is a disgrace of a toy from a joke of a toy company. The only thing I think they manufacure, from reading these other reviews is a child's disappointment.
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 [...]
I have noticed that most of the reviews regarding this product are recent. I bought an AIWA system for my college age son. We both felt it was a great value for the money until one month past the warranty expiration when the CD changer quit working. A couple of months later, the tape deck went out. Everyone my son knows with an AIWA product has run into the same problem. My college age daughter reports the same. I tried contacting AIWA, but their web site does not even provide a way to send an e-mail. After an extended wait on their 800 number, I was told there was nothing they could do once a product was 3 months past warranty other than charge what I considered an exorbitant fee for repair. Bottomline: if well-cared for AIWA systems barely last more than a year, how great is the value?
This cable only looks like a dual link, in fact it is only single link, it does not work with a monitor at 2560x1440
This product was durable which was something I was looking for. I didn't crush the fans every time I picked it up, but that was ultimately irrelevant. Two months into using this product, I realized that it would never be able to cool my laptop which is sort of the whole point...Two stars for durability though!
I am a new to photography. My first tiffen uv filter came with a lens I bought. I was getting spot in my pictures. I later noticed the coating was coming of the filter. The second tiffen uv filter I bought with new lens. I was taking pictures of my christmas tree and getting red flares in my pictures when I did not have any red lights. I took of the filter and that got rid of the flare. Now I just spend more and buy B&W filters.
This printer worked fine for Windows ME, but once we upgraded to XP the printer started acting up. It would stop &amp; error out half way into a print job, and for photos it would dump so much ink on the paper that it would look horrible and embarrassing. However, we just upgraded to the Lexmark Z45, and it works WONDERFUL with XP. Just FYI for those Windows XP users looking for a printer.
The Garmin Nuvi 360 is a reasonably priced GPS with decent size with reasonable features for the price. As I searched the internet for a good price, the best price I was able to find at the time was about $150. And to be honest, if I had paid more, I would send it back. For only $150, I will keep it.This is our second GPS, so we have a degree of familiarity with a GPS's in general.Pro'sGreat user interface - easy to program, easy to save locationsBright displayFast responseGood windshield holderUser documentation is mediocreSo far it has determined where it is very quickly.Cons( many more than Pro's)On-Off switch is difficult to use-Basic programming - ie setting the time is not explained in User Guide and can't be programmed manually. You have to register and activate before it will take the time from the PC. But how can a user guide NOT explain how to set the time on a device?- User documentation does not explain that you have to register it before it will activate. If I had by passed the registration step, it would have been a frustrating experience trying to figure out how get to the maps...- Built in speaker volume on maximum is not loud enough. At highway speeds, the device's volume is tad higher than road noise. WHile it does have a connector for external speakers, why would we want external speakers for an after-market item?- Battery charging only occurs when the device is plugged in BUT POWERED OFF. This is not explained in the documentation, making you think the battery doesn't hold a charge.- Navigation- the default voice is very robotic, which is anything but state of the art for gear purchased in 2009- navigation directions around town are fine. However, the directions given for highway travel are extremely annoying and chatty. Many times when going a distance on a highway, the Garmin does not tell you to go 17 miles on Route 80 for example. Rather, it instructs you to go 2 miles to the next exit and then tells you to stay on the highway. Then it gives instructions to turn at the next exit and tells you to stay on the highway again. It could tell you that have 6 turns before you really come to the turn that will be the exit. Very counter-intuitive. If you had a friend giving directions like that, you would stop the car and make them get out of the car.- Programming addresses is good with some exceptions. For example, when trying to program 'Mount Arlington', it would NOT accept 'Mount' or 'Arlington'. However, by programming the street address it then shows the choices of towns include 'Mt. Arlington'. So it lacks the fundamental string matching logic to find key words. You just have to learn its eccentricities.
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?
Technics is by far the best name in the business. That is why these speakers surprised me. They are terrible!
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.
My tablet was working for about ten minutes before the pen just stopped working. I tried changing the battery, and then it worked for a bit longer before it stopped working again. So I changed the tip, right? Again, it worked for a short period time, and then stopped, AGAIN. Now it won't work at all. I'm not sure how this product got so many good reviews, you all must have reviewed right after getting it. I now understand why this product is so cheap, it has a pen that never works no matter what you do. The tablet is clearly connected to my laptop, but the pen doesn't do anything! Thanks for ripping me off twenty six dollars of my birthday money.
While the ReplayTV2020 is a great concept - it was too buggy for my taste. My unit had poor audio at every quality setting. After a number of phone calls and emails, i still don't know if a quality drop is normal, or if I had a bad unit. ReplayTV refused to exchange the unit because I had not bought it from them directly - fortunately Amazon is easier to deal with and has issued me an RA for a refund. In addition to the audio problems I found pixilation to be a problem at the standard and medium settings, and experienced a number of lock-ups. I also found the space management to be poor - it's basically up to the user to manage disk space. I would have lived with the glitches if the audio could have been straightened out. Guess I'll wait for the next generation.Dwight
I have this unit for 2 years and it has been barely adequate but not great like most Sony products. First, the buttons on the remote are still confusing to use after all of this time. Second the DVD will freeze up/skip on disks with a lot of compression or sound effects. Third, the remote doesn't work across the room unless you hold your mouth and wrist just right. Fourth, it has to think a few seconds about what to do when you push a remote button which makes you wonder if you were holding your mouth right. Finally, the last few months it has been going completely wacko on me by occasionally changing the time to some time in 2097, it loses or changes some of the recording times, and sometimes just forgets to come on at at its programmed time. I have always shopped Sony first but now I am starting to look elsewhere. It is time for a change. I would only recommend this to someone that I wanted to suffer at the hands of inferior engineering.
The quality of this mouse is not good. We bought two and they both broke within 8 months. The area where the cord connects to the USB piece ripped.
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?
Over the last few years I have purchased at least a dozen service plans from NEW Company. Like most companies that spread their wings and become giants in their industry, the first thing that goes is quality customer care. Depending on what call center is answering the 800 number, I have received too much misinformation and the all to common, "we don't have that product registered in your file." The second thing that happens is their rates go up.If one is buying any extended service plan via Amazon or any big box retailer, always download and print the warranty and READ it carefully. Do not rely on the old faded original receipt. Make copies of your receipts and keep them with your warranties. As a note, both Sam's Club & Walmart's extended service plans are under the NEW Company umbrella.In the 1990s this company walked on water and I would gladly rate all of their service plans 5 STARS. Scheduling service on products I owned was a breeze. Since 2005, its a 2 STAR crap shoot at best. Recently my computer monitor died. I called the company and they forwarded my submission to a 3rd party service tech. The tech concluded via telephone that my 14 month old monitor has indeed seen better days and authorized an immediate replacement. The replacement monitor arrived five days later via UPS. It was a reconditioned and much older monitor. It works but it is not a NEW product by any means.Upon consulting with a NEW Company rep I was informed that there is no promise that a new product would replace the old one. I looked over my contract and realized that is indeed something the legal gurus at the New Company fondly left out. It only promises replacement and repair.This company loses style points when it comes to extending your Service Plan. The call center cannot authorize extensions. The all too old promise is one of our service agents will call you shortly with an extension price quote. On average it takes 4-6 weeks for a representative to even let you know if the item's service plan can be extended. There is no guarantee that it will. I know this from personal experience.Amazon would be doing their customer base and particularly new customers a great service by posting the contracts online before you click the button to purchase. Surely with all the tekkies hanging around the office this would not be an impossible feat. READ THE CONTRACT
I purchased a custom computer and its internal antenae was faulty. Manufacturersent this as a repalcement. After installing the hardware, I was unable to get a sucessfullinstall from the CD. Further efforts led to hard drife crashes and now I am working hourswith tech support to reinstall Windows 7 on my systerm. I guess it could be problem with thedrive, as the computer has had numerous issues. But some other reviews also mention problems with installing thedrivers fromt he CD.. Instructions are inconsistent too, one says to install device first then CD, other says the opposite.Welcome to th modern age where your fortunate to find anything that works as i should out of the box.
Sadly, I must concur with the majority here... My Insignia lasted until late last year and then stopped playing any DVDs. I put it aside for a while and since I have 4 other DVD players, I let it sit. I tried it again in April, and amazingly it played for 2 months and then I started hearing whirring and grinding noises. I think that this is just a cheaply made unit that LG wouldn't even put it's name on. I have several other LG DVD players, one which has lasted over 5 years and another which is still playing very well for more than 3 years. I also have a 47" LG LCD which is working well. I guess we have to stick with the brand names... Into the trash it goes, unless I can find a new DVD drive to place inside. The problems as has been stated before is finding a way to mount the drive as the original drive has a non-standard plastic case with splayed mounts.
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.
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
If you look at the ratio of reviews, you'll note that it's the opposite of the bell-shaped curve: many 5 star reviews and many 1's. I don't recall ever seeing this schism before, but it exists for good reason. The camera takes lovely pictures, given enough light, maybe some of the best I've seen from a Point-and-Shoot... when it works. So if a reviewer's cam is still working, 5 stars make sense. But so many report the e18 lens error or, like mine, the dreaded black screen, that Canon needed to step up and handle these better. I sent mine in, and got the usual $107 quote to fix it out of warranty. Having read other reviews, I think I'll just let it slide, since even cameras that have been repaired continue to have problems.For me, it boils down to a company's integrity. With such a proliferation of complaints, Canon needed to own up to the problem. Instead, they're trying to reward their own lack of QC by earning more money on repair of an unreliable camera. They do offer to "upgrade" you to an A540, I believe it is, for "only" $100. The A540 lacks the swivel screen of the 610, which was why I bought my 610 in the first place, and has some of the same problems reported.Third strike is that, while most digicams mount on my Mac desktop when plugged in, the Canon requires software to download the pictures. Alas, "convenient" integrity, sloppy repairs and interface problems equal three strikes for Canon. I'll be looking elsewhere for a pocketable camera.*** A very pleasant postscript on the issue of integrity. ***I contacted Canon and, upon my polite request, they agreed to repair the camera "as a goodwill gesture." I had mentioned this site and the 25% of reviews indicating problems. They hastened to add that they utilize an internal database to track problems, and that these reviews played no part in their decision. In any case, I am grateful that Canon was willing to do the right thing in my case, and wanted to share that in the context of my previous remarks.
First the good news. I bought this router and installed it in my primary home. It ran like a charm off the bat and I felt extremely proud of my purchase.Now for the bad news. Based on my positive experience I went ahead and bought another router for my secondary home. It didn't work at all. All the right link lights were on but the browser could not begin to see the router. I reset the router multiple times, triple checked my computer's software settings, tried replacing every component other than the router (net card, cable, even computer). After hours of trying I gave up and decided maybe I didn't need Internet sharing in my secondary home.But wait, there's more. After 2 months, the router in my primary home stopped working. Cold. I tried everything but it was as dead as the other one. Same symptoms.So I tried Linksys product support. They took my name, didn't get back to me til a day later (great for those customers with mission-critical networks). Since I wasn't home I would have had to keep playing telephone tag with them, so I decided my time was better spent elsewhere.Based on my experience and other postings here, they have a very real QA and customer support problem. As another example, the setup wizard they ship on a floppy often fails to find your net card (happened to me on 2 computers.) They know about it; their recommended solution (as per their web site) is for you to not use the wizard and set up by hand. How about posting an updated wizard on their web site?I now use a Farallon FriendlyNet 3004 router and I am extremely happy with it. If it keeps it up I'll buy a second one just like it.
Would love to try this card out since I just ordered it however it doesn't come with the necessary mini sas -> x4 sata multilane 3ware breakout cable. Something to be aware of if you order this. Amazon sells the cable for about 18$.It would be nice if there was some indication that this was an OEM barebone card in the description.I'll update the review once the card is up and running.
I ordered this for my Kodak digital camera. The thing I didn't know is that this will not work in my camera. Why? Because not all cameras, including mine, will accept and recognize a 4GB card. So, before ordering your card, ensure that your camera will accept the size GB card that you order!
In the camera store that I work at, we rarely sell APS cameras now that their novelty has worn off and this is why:The frame size for APS film is LESS THAN HALF the size you get with 35mm film. This means that if you blow your pictures up, you will see much more of the grains. Also, there is a noticable difference even between using a 100 speed film (which you should give you the sharpest pictures) and the 200 speed film. The film quality is just bad and the selection is very limited.APS film is more expensive, and it also cost more to get developed. It is even more if you shoot panoramics. As far as the film goes, if you purchase the value packs you can get 6 rolls of 35mm film for the price you would pay for 3 rolls of the same speed of APS film in many stores.Instead of this camera, I suggest the Pentax IQzoom 130M. It has more than twice the zoom for LESS money! It also features an easy to use panorama mode if you like having that option. A 35mm camera is not hard to load, and the superior quality is well worth the 3 extra seconds it will take you to load film. You'll get more camera for your money and you'll be so much happier with your pictures.
I bought this router and spent almost two hours online with Linksys. After trying every sort of suggestion and speaking with three different tech support people who barely spoke English I finally understood that Linksys has "limited support for Macs." When I asked what "limited support" means, I was told "we are not trained to help people with a Mac. If you can borrow a windows PC we can help you". What a waste of time. I am sending the router back. Beware if you have a Mac.
I purchased this Walkman after my previous Sony Discman plunged to its death on one fateful night in December. OK, well, I actually dropped it-- but it was 3+ years old and had sustained many drops before. It was time for it to go, I suppose. Anyway, it was two days before Christmas and there wasn't much of a choice on store shelves, so I picked this up. I was thinking hey, it'll probably be a good little CD player, having owned two previous Sony ones. And I was wrong.The problem with this player is the fact that it brags on the package &quot;CD-R/CD-RW playback!&quot;, when in reality, it skips with nearly every brand of CD I threw at it, and no matter what type of software/computer burned the disc. It'll play the first few tracks fine, sometimes (albeit, rarely) even the whole CD.. but generally it starts skipping midway through the CD. It was a disappointment, because my old one played CD-R's perfectly, despite its age. It's a shame, because for the money it would have been decent. It has nice sound and some nice features-- but if you like to listen to your CD-Rs, this is not the most practical choice. In the end, I returned it and went for the Sony D-NE509 ATRAC3plus player. More expensive, but plays MUCH better.
I bought this thing because I lost a memory mod to a power surge. It worked fine at first but now it has no battery life. Recently the power went out and my computer shut off immediately - like it was not on a backup at all. Of course the alarm was still screaming but so what - my computer was already shut off without any warning. I had this thing for two years but I will be going with a different brand next time.
I want to tell you about my experience with Leica Binoculars. I purchased the Trinovid 10 X 42s back in the mid 90s for about $1,000.00. I thought they were the best binoculars I had ever owned. Last year, in November of 2003 the binoculars broke. I did not drop them or handle them any differently than I had the last 8 years of owning them. I always carried them in a specially padded backpack that I modified specifically for optics like my binoculars and cameras and such. I thought, no problem, they have a lifetime guarantee... So I thought.I went to the store where I had purchased them. They gave me the phone number to Leica-Camera Co. I called and got a recording telling me to write down the problem and where to send them, I did. A couple of weeks later I received a repair estimate in the mail for a bit over $400.00.I called them up and talked to a service rep. She told me that because I did not send in my warranty card when I purchased the binoculars they were not covered under the warranty. I told her I never send those things in because I understand they are a source for mailing lists which are sold and I get too much junk mail and spam as it is. Of course this did not sway her in the least. So I asked if I paid for the repair would I then be in their data base and therefore the binoculars would be covered should they break again. She told me, No; they would still not be covered. The repair would be warranted for 90 days and after that I would again be on my own.I declined their estimate and was told they would send them back the following week. After that I wrote a letter to Leica GM telling of the situation and asking that they step up to the plate and do the right thing... repair my expensive binoculars that I got based on a lifetime guarantee. This is the first time I have ever written a letter to a company official and not got a response. I heard nothing and 3 months went by. I thought, maybe they are not good communicators and maybe they have had them this long because they decided to fix them after all. I called them. I got a voicemail and asked about them. They never returned my call but about a week later they showed up in the mail. Still broken and useless.I will not buy any more Leica products and I thought I would pass on my experience for anyone thinking of buying their products to consider.
These are cheap discs, and you are bound to get bad burns for these. And absolutely do NOT try to burn xbox 360 games with these. Thank god for Amazon returns!
These headphones have been discontinued by Logitech. I purchased a pair of the black ones in January 2006 and the headband broke within a couple of weeks. Logitech sent me a new pair and I was very careful not to strain the headband but within a month they developed a crack on the headband and broke. Logitech sent me another pair claiming that the problem with the headband had been fixed, but once again these broke within a month. This time, when I spoke to customer service they informed me that the product has been discontinued (including the ones for ipod, mp3 and PC)because of the defective headband issue and that they will not be replacing the product(check the Logitech website and you'll see they have been removed). They have offered to give me a refund of the purchase price when I mail them back to them with my original receipt. I have to wait 6 to 8 weeks but at least I will get my money back. Other than the headband issue, the sound quality was great and I loved the headphones. But unless you want to wait 6 to 8 weeks for your money back, I suggest that you buy something else. I have decided to buy the new Creative SL3100 as a replacement. Hopefully I will have better luck with these
The case is ok for the G1, but ONLY if you do not use the adaptor. The case lid does not fit over the adaptor, so you have to attach/detach the adaptor constantly. I use the adaptor all the time for filters and additional lens. That's one of the great things about this camera. But, it's a problem with the case (or should I say the case is the problem).Another thing - I have to remove the case from the camera if I want to pop-out the compact flash card. I like to use an external card reader to load my pictures on the PC, and I have to unscrew the case from the camera to do this.When I tried loading the pictures directly from the camera to the PC using the included cable, I had to slightly remove (unscrew) the case to be able to open the plastic cover on the side to be able to attach the cable. The case butts up too close to the plastic cover for my fingers to be able to open it.The G1 is a fantastic camera, but disappointed with the case.
I don't know how a company could possibly mess up making a mousepad...but they did it. The LEDs beneath the pad melted the surface the mouse goes on (which is just a thin stuck-on piece of plastic). Now there is major deformation on the surface and the pad is useless. The worst mouse pad I have ever had happened to also be the most expensive.
Accuracy is dependent on holding the scope perfictly still. This would require a tri-pod and is not practical on the golf course. It was of no value to me and I returned it.
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
First pair lasted about 30 days, left channel stopped working. Got them replaced under warranty, worked fine for a while. I didn't use them for a few months, but when I did try to use them again, they were stone dead, Nothing, nada. They were never subjected to high volume or other abuse, they just quietly died in their sleep. Save your money, buy something else!
It is far from deluxe, the hard stuffing of one of the handles broke inside from the second time I used it, and now one of the handles is larger than the other,because it stretched, and it is uncomfortable to carry, I would not recommend this, it is not worth the money for the quality.
I have purchased four Linksys routers over the past four years - never has one lasted more than 12 months. My last worked for about five months until I had to reset it every few hours to keep an internet connection. I work from home, via the internet, so this is unacceptable to me. Despite the claims that Linksys is the best, I made the move to D-Link today - my speed doubled and hopefully it will last longer than the Linksys has.
It seems most of the sellers for this item are selling expired/old cartridges. Check the list of sellers and you can see their comments. There should be a separate amazon item listed for expired cartridges to weed them out from the legit new cartridges.I bought from BargainBound (the default seller at that time) and nowhere did I see anything about expiration date. Once I discovered it, they gladly took the item back. I just wish I had known beforehand.
seemed like it should be able to work - wasted untold hours - this is the second of the Harmony devices I have tried to no avail - it is not a panacea and both my wife and I decided it was not worth the effort! I gave it away.
Just died. None of the ports work with any device - computer doesn't recognize them. The lights must be there for looks because they still work, they don't tell if the port is working. Got a new hub, a Plugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub, plugged everything in and everything works fine.
There is essentially no sound amplification. The sound levels are barely different with the thing on as opposed to having it off. Sort of a "what were they thinking" product.
For me, headphones/earphones should do three things: 1) stay where I put them without me having to constantly adjust them, 2) sound good, and 3) either totally block out all ambient sounds or let me hear enough ambient sound to know when my wife is calling for me...or a truck is coming up behind me when I'm walking down the road.These earphones fail on all three counts.1) While the wrap-around concept is a good thought, it isn't well implemented. There is no way to accurately adjust the fit of the earpiece, it's fairly hard plastic so you have to really torque it to get it to change shape (i.e., not bounce back to exactly where you started from) and then you are just as likely to end up bending it much farther than you wanted as you are to have not bent it enough. They slide up and down the ear, rotate around the ear, the speaker gets pushed out of the ear (yaw, for all you pilots out there) and, just generally, don't stay where I put them.2) When you have the speakers in exactly the right position, they sound pretty good. Of course, see the above paragraph, and you'll see that the good sound doesn't last long. Once they move from that perfect sweet spot, the sound is muffled and tinny. The only way I could get them to sound good was to keep my fingers putting pressure on the tabs where the wire enters the speaker housing. But if you have to hold both hands to the sides of your head to get good sound out of your earphones, what's the point?3) The perfect location for these earpieces is, sadly, to have the speaker pushed so far into your ear that you might as well be wearing a regular pair of earbuds! (And given the size and shape of these speakers, that is not at all comfortable.) To get this best sound out of the speakers, you completely lose the ability to hear any ambient sounds...the biggest selling point of these earphones. If you relax the fit at all, not only do the speakers sound muffled and tinny, they easily get swamped by even regular noises going on around you.I have to be honest, I expected a lot more from something with the Sony name on it. These will end up in the box with the few other pair of "emergency" headphones...those I keep around just in case the good ones stop working.J.F.
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.
I bought this heating pad about a month ago and it did not get near as hot as I would like! It is so hard to find a good heating pad now, but I would NOT reccomend this one!
Buy the 51LP, those last longer, not sure about white ones, but my friend has a 51LP black one that he has used for a year now, I checked it out, the wires are better as in tougher and there's a plastic clasp holding the wires together instead of a sharp metal one that comes with this product, plus the wires for this product are not tough, instead they are nice and soft which is meaningless to me for earphones. I don't care if my earphones' wires are nice and soft, make them tough instead.
It broke in like two weeks! Getting it repared was a pain! The blue isnt very good and the sound quality of its terrible...i tried new headphones but it still didnt work well!
The Chromatic Aberration (purple fringing on bright objects) with this lens is just awful. Stop your lens down to f2 and take a photo of a brightly lit chrome faucet. Look closer. See it? Try stopping down to f5.6 or even f11. Sure it gets a little better, but it's still there.This lens is frustrating! I'm selling mine!
For a few bucks more you can get a decent 3 in 1 from HP that will probably work better than this. I thought it was cool that instead of one multi-colored print cartridge (cyan, yellow, & magenta) it had separate cart's, but the down side is that they don't hold much ink and when you run out of one color you are done printing until you replace it (i.e. if you're out of yellow, you can't print a black text document). There are 2 things that really bother me.1. I wanted to be able to scan a page of text and import it into a word processing program, but according to Epson's tech support, you can't do it unless you purchase additional 3rd party sofware...my old HP would scan into MS Word right out of the box.2. The fast print/low quality mode is SO fast and SO low quality that it's basically useless and I have to print even the most minor temporary prints in higher quality (using more ink which I have to replace more often).
The size is great. Perfect for a 5 year old, but the buzzing is not so good for a 5 year old and not good for her parents either! Wish I'd bought a different one all together!
I purchased this product in Febuary of 2008. I used an ipod that would no longer hold a charge without being placed in the docking position, everything was fine for 4 years. Then the unit just stopped working, no display no alarm no nothing. In the for end it cost me about $15.00 a year alarm service. Positive: The sound was decent and it charged the ipod. Negitives: It broke, the clock led lighting was like having a lighthouse in your bedroom.Remote control only worked if you were 6 inches from the unit. Oh ya it broke, did already say that?
The video outputs used with my vcr's is grainy, black and white.Updated review:I am using the other outputs now and I have color and a quality picture. Always try different outputs.
I brought this camera on Sept.25.2006.First, the power button does not function. Amazon replaced a new one quickly, No dault, Amazon had a good responding.by December, this camera was no need power button at all, the screenalways shows "one moment" or "remove usb cable" as long as put batteryin the chamber. I have to send it to repair center and pay the shipping fee. It is really sucks. You can imaging what this camera's futurecould be.
Summary:I purchased a pair of the V-Moda Bass Freq in Bling Bling Black in September 2007 and was initially very pleased with the product. Reviews that awarded praise for its booming bass (perhaps too booming for certain audiophiles) and overall good sound quality for the price ($30-40), compared to like products, were spot on.After owning multiple pairs of Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones with silicon fittings that would repeatedly fall off and get lost I was very happy to not experience that with my new V-Moda ear buds. I also felt that the V-Moda fittings were noticeably softer, and more comfortable when in my ears for long periods. They also did a much better job of blocking out noise than my previous Sony ear buds, and were clearly louder, which meant less need to turn up the volume on my iPod and waste battery. As someone who lives in NYC and takes the subway where this is a huge factor, as I would often have to jack up the volume to full to even hear music clearly (and I do not have hearing loss). So, it seemed like the perfect purchase, but that was to change much sooner than anyone could expect.One evening I was carrying the headphones in my jeans pocket (which does not come with a case, although who ever uses most of them anyway?), attached to, and wrapped around my iPod. I may have sat on them, but I am not heavy by any means, and I'd done that with previous ear buds without a problem. That was also the only place I could carry them, but it appears that was a big mistake. When I later went to take them out, I had noticed that one of the ear buds had broken in half, exposing the innards of the headphones and rendering them useless.I contacted V-Moda since it was under warranty, and they did replace the pair after I paid for the postage to ship them back the broken pair and explain what happened. The problem is that the replacement pair broke in the exact same way again within a month or so. At that point, I had enough, and didn't even bother trying to go through the whole process of trying to get them replaced by V-Moda. The only pro I got out of them was I was able to take the silicon fittings for the V-Moda ear buds and use them on my old Sony ear buds, which have lasted MUCH longer, and maintain the benefits I listed earlier about V-Moda's silicon fittings.So there you have it, the V-Moda Bass Freq is a fine product for the buck on the surface, but underneath, the quality of its construction is extraordinarily poor and may end up being a wasted purchase.
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.
This printer sucks! It started out working wonderfully. Then all of a sudden (after the third month in use) it started printing very slowly. Then it decided it wouldn't print at all unless I completely shut down my computer everytime. Something is wrong when you can only get 200 sheets of paper out of text only documents from the black ink cartridge. It also uses the color ink when it's not requested. I only needed the color ink a couple of times (not for pictures) and it went just as fast as the black. I used to love hp. They are now making garbage. I'm thinking of looking at the OKI brand. Don't waste your money on this one!
The (2) 4gb SD memory cards ordered have not been received and its been over 2 weeks ... unable to contact company or Amazon .. no response from emails --- probably a sham company ---- do not buy here !!!!
The sound is good, however I struggled since day one with the volume device and how it affected the sound. Half of the time the right speaker will not sound and there is a constant buzz that is difficult to take away. Really poor quality. I am very disappointed.
This earphone is a piece of junk. Do not even consider it. It was clearly not as pictured when I ordered it. Then a day later, the picture changed on Amazon -- AFTER I placed my order. Now there is not even a picture of the earpiece portion of the product.The company is even worse. I called customer service to return the item and they told me that they were not able to refund my money because I opened the package. How was I to know if they were what I wanted if I did not open the package? What a joke. I can't even give them one star, Amazon should be ashamed to sell from this retailer.
Yesterday we went and bought it at CVS, not on Amazon.1. On the highest setting it is VERY loud, on medium setting it's tolerable, but still noisy.2. We filled it and turned it on at 1:30 a.m. At 6:30 a.m. the tank was completely empty. Thankfully I had put the device on a cookie sheet, but unfortunately that wasn't enough to contain the mess. The piece of furniture and the carpet underneath were sopping wet.3. Good: The air was actually nice and moist, so it did help to moisten the air.I am, however, going to return the product and go with a different brand (plus ultrasonic) as originally intended since I'm not willing to go through this mess again.So, 4 stars for humidity, none for the mess.
I saw all the great comments and bought one. The picture is not nearly as clear as the one I have. Besides, I try to clip it to my flat monitor and it won't stay. The stand looks very fragile and won't work for me at all. I won't recommend this product.
I recently purchased (and returned) the in the ear headphones. I had trouble with them staying in my ear, they kept falling out. In order to get the sound everyone raves about, I had to jam the headphones way into my ear canal to the point it was uncomfortable. I realize the deficiency with this product may have more to do with the shape of my ear canal than Sony product design. These are not for everyone, I gather it's either a love it or hate it type deal. Unfortunately, in order to test them out you have to buy it (since they go so deep into the ear, its gross thinking about using anyone else's) - make sure you understand the return policy because the style may not be for you.
It worked a few times, but now it's dead. The electronics don't work, so all you get for paying the hefty price of $399 is a piece of inoperative plastic--might as well point a wood stick at the sky. I'm trying to see if Meade will take the inert product back and ship one that works.I got a replacement in May, Meade came through well--no customer hassles! Put batteries in carefully, in an hour two of the battery casings split cuz of an internal short that started to fry them--never had this on any other electronic instrument. Using top-notch batteries, not some off-brand. I sensed this issue because the battery cage got to be very warm, and I opened it up and here were these two (of four) split batteries. Perhaps the battery contacts aren't very robust so they can get moved around and either (a) not make contact, perhaps my original issue, or (b) short out so as to burn out the batteries and maybe set fire to wherever you store this.
I bought this as a gift and had to return it. It worked as long as it was plugged in but wouldn't even turn on otherwise, which defeats the purpose of it being a portable digital frame. Hopefully it was just a single faulty item, but I'm going to go with a different brand as a replacement.
Got the amp, installed it perfectly, got the sound great, setting only 25% power, enjoyed it a day, working perfectly, got in the car the next day and junk, power light kicks red no matter what I do. No help from Pyle, no fixes online, junk, piece of crap. I'm pi$$Ed that I wasted money on this. Don't buy this, instead call the company and tell them to stuff it. Claims it's an install problem and they won't fix it. If it was installed wrong and barely on and works 24 hours perfectly. Then the install was successful. Screw this hunk of crap and the company that sells it. Garbage!
filter is ok..I get a lot of reflection on the pics taken with flash or if bright lights are in the background( Christmas lights etc)
i have been having problems from day one. One of the biggest mistakes in my life was buying this TV.I purchased it from Westchester County NY, &quot;The Listenening Room&quot; in Scarsdale NY.
I read reviews (but not on usenet) about how great this router was - but when I started using it with my linux and windows 98SE boxes attached to an @home cable modem, I noticed that EVERY ftp download and every other image had checksum errors. Very odd - in my 20 years of BBS/Cerfnet/Internet experience, I had NEVER seen CRC corruption issues.The user experience was that ftp was COMPLETELY broken, and that every fifth image on a webpage would look like noise.Linksys has a firmware upgrade - and even after applying the thing, I still have connection refused issues and corrupt downloads that mysteriously go away when I take the router out of the picture. Terrible.I returned mine and got a NetGear router. Make sure you do some usenet research - or be prepared to take it back - this seems to be a common problem with this router - it even refers to the corruption problems in the &quot;Frequently Asked Questions&quot; that came with the thing. It tells you to use a different ftp client - hah! - as if that would fix their hardware issue! Oh well. Viva la competition.
I ordered this product looking for a faster media card for HD videos. This card is SLOWER than my 4 speed Sandisk card. Be careful of what you order. I strongly recommend staying with the big names for reliable memory cards, i.e. Sandisk, Kingston, Transcend, PNY etc.Regretfully, I didn't use the card for a few months so I couldn't return it.
The size is not that compact. Material looks cheap. The surface feels very hard. Not recommend this product.
A portable radio should be able to run on batteries for an extended length of time. If you are looking for a long-lasting run on batteries, the sony CFD-S01 is not for you! The best? The out-of-production sony CFS-B11!
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.
The Ultra Hydra is conceptually a great device. Water / weather resistant, cool looks, voice recorder and radio as well as music player, runs on regular AAA batteries not some expensive specialty battery...But, unfortunately, when I bought mine, and followed the instructions exactly, it had problems: it would only skip after it played the first track of music. It initially worked for voice recording but then that function also stopped working. I was treating the device like a gem, by the way, and I tried multiple times to follow through the instructions, etc.The menu system then stopped working, too.I had bought it from 'TD' and tried to post a review -- they never posted my review! (at least they were friendly and gave me my money back when I returned it).Buyer beware. The Hydra needs to be re-engineered, and THEN if it is really good quality, I will be among the first to buy it! but not now. I am very disappointed in the device.
A great small digital recorder except for 2 serious problems, plus 4 other problems:Problem 1, starting Recording is a complex failure prone processIt is difficult to start recording. First, you have to slide the Hold switch downward, wait for the operating system to initialize the system and do a system check, then watch for the standard display to appear. At least 50% of the time the Hold slide switch fails to operate, provides a momentary pulse, then the system has to shut down. So you repeat this process until the system check is completed. Now the unit is on, then on the right side you press a momentary switch firmly, since there's no feedback from the switch and observe the red light or the display to insure that the unit is recording. Then examine the recording meter display to see if there's any amplitude reading. If there's no noise in the room then tap the mic to observe any amplitude reading, if it's there then you're recording. Otherwise, press the record switch again, because you may not have pressed the Record switch firmly enough, or the momentary had a bounce and it's not recording, so just repeat this process until you get the unit recording. While this may really seem to stupid to believe, you can get relatively fast at it, if you have good lighting to examine the recorder, and repeat the process as needed, which should mean that you can get the recorder turned on in about 15 seconds.A simple small but well made slide switch at the upper right corner, that has three positions: STOP, PAUSE, RECORD is all I would ever need to control this recorder. For the Olympus engineers, Yes, this means no power-up switch called Hold. So when you slide the switch upward from Stop to Record, you both turn the recorder on and start recording immediately, you don't need to do a lengthy operating system initialization test, we can assume that nobody smashed the recorder with a sledge hammer.Problem 2, the Battery Meter doesn't workNow that you got the recorder turned on and recording, this doesn't mean that you be able to record anything, because you have no idea how much battery life is left. The tiny battery meter in the upper left corner of the screen only tells you if the battery is almost completely dead. So you could start recording something extremely relevant and discover that you recorded only the first minute of a one hour nightmare and you have no evidence to defend yourself from a legal attack by a predator later on, thanks to a nonfunctional battery meter design. So the only thing you can do is buy a lot of AAA batteries and through them away after every long recording. As a result you will spend more on batteries than on the recorder. Of course, a AA battery has about twice the capacity as a AAA battery, so the slightly larger AA battery would be a better choice in such a small recorder, even it had a slightly larger bulge over the battery area.Problem 3, the Time and Date is lost during a quick battery changeSince you have to repeatedly change batteries due to the lack of a functional battery meter, unfortunately you have to put in the time and date each time also, because no matter how quickly you insert the new battery, the time and date is scrambled, although other options are retained in memory without being lost during the battery change. This further means that if the battery goes dead during a long lecture that you can't just insert another battery and keep recording, because the system may require you to carefully reset the new date and time.Problem 4, the lettering on the display is too smallUnless you're 17 years old with 20/20 vision the lettering is too small to read and reinsert the Time and Date, which incidentally has to be done repeatedly. The screen size is OK, just the lettering is extra small, and there is room to increase the type size. How could this not be obvious?Problem 5, the internal mic is not as good as the external micsI would be glad to pay more money for a better quality microphone, that's built into the smallest recorder. When possible I do plug in the ME52 external directional mono microphone for better quality sound, although the internal mic is not all that bad. For voice recording I always record in the highest quality mono mode. An Omni-directional internal mic is naturally preferable to a directional microphone since we're not necessarily focused on the recording process or the orientation of the recorder.Problem 6, a bright red light is not always appropriateNaturally, you could put black tape on the bright red recording lights so that you don't advertise to any violent person that you are recording evidence of their assault, unless of course you're trying to get killed. Please don't treat us like idiot children because sadistic lawyers want to protect murders from being recorded. Right now recordings of O.J. Simpson's armed assault are being used in court, and the court recognizes that this may be the only way there will ever be any accuracy or justice in the court room.Apparently, the people who design, manufacture or sell such recorders don't actually use them, which is typical of most products, or they use them at a brightly lit table, just to see if the product works at all. Naturally, we would be interested in knowing if there's any similar small recorder with high quality recording capabilities and at least 1 GB of memory which solved at least the first 2 of these problems.
So it was an amazing television for my bedroom at first; although, I agree the sound design and the speaker system was not top quality. First I'd like to say that the picture was amazing and I had never been happier with a TV.....until the picture decided to drop to a low dark tint uncontrolably. There's nothing I can do to rectify this problem and it will not go away. Stupid me, didn't buy the warranty from the store; if you insist on buying theis television, BUY THE WARRANTY!
Simply put, the one I received arrived DEFECTIVE. It will not charge for anything. I called Logitech they are supposed to be sending me a new charger & stand but I am not even going to wait for that. It's going back to Amazon tomorrow morning. FYI It works very well with MAC & it does what it promises but something as simple as not charging is just NOT acceptable.
This mouse has poor accuracy and short battery duration. Sometimes it works fine, but most of the time the tracking is inaccurate, worst than a pad track. Also, throwing the mouse in a bag makes it transmit continuously (buttons pressed), and the batteries run empty soon (few days). I'd return it, but I let more than 30 days pass. I recommend you look for another solution. Finally, the transmitter sticks out of the USB port, and this makes it likely to break.
The case protects well from things from the outside, however, the stitches around the plastic covering over the screen scratch and scuff the player on the inside. I am sending it back and getting a different case. It is also very bulky.
I always used Panasonic and Technics consumer electronics and considered it reliable and high quality.This system is my worst Panasonic ever. I bought it from Circuit City.Talking of features, it is nice. Powerful sound (considering size), good radio reception, ability to play mp3 disks, nice remote.The problems began 2 days after expiration of 30-day return period. Right speaker stopped playing and was producing loud noise instead. Since it was too late to return the unit to the store, I had to take it to the warranty repair shop, where they fixed it in 8 days.Unfortunatly 2 weeks later the same problem returned and I had to take it to the same shop again. No surprise that 2 days after this second repair it broke for the 3rd time. Very frustrating experience.I am starting the negotiations with Panasonic and will try to get my money back
The movie quality is bad, but the photos that the camera prudes is more bad.There is a problem with the color and saturation.The camcorder is very convenes (DVD) but the camcorder is unreliable. My new camcorder has problems with the focus, after use of two weeks!
The problems with this player started on day two. The software has lag issues when trying to rate a song, or add one to the 'go list' or skipping tracks on shuffle. The Shuffle... its ghastly as well, this device has no virtual memory to keep it from playing the same songs over and over and over, I had the same tunes on it for roughly a month and never heard a few of them. Occaisionally, when plugged in, the screen would 'ghost' and freeze up, unable to turn it off you can only unscrew the back and manually take the battery out. It was probably by this improper but necessary shut off that a folder of songs were corrupted. Rogue folders simply named 'l' and 'r' started duplicating all over it, exclaiming to contain 4+ gigs of data in them apeice. They couldn't be deleted and I couldn't reformat the drive. The database is currently being refreshed, and has been for many hours without progress. The computer doesn't even recognize it anymore. It's officially dead after two months of a miserable short life.I bought this thing because it was cheap, my mistake, and I have learned from it. But also, I bought it because I wanted an alternative to the Ipod. Because I had feared the monopoly on mp3 players Apple might someday have, but after puting up with this garbage, I await the rapture.Not to say that Zune and Creative and Sony and maybe even a newer Sansa aren't worth a go, but definitely not this particular model.
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.
Be careful when you order this item! One of the pictures shown tells you it is not the actual item and shows a single battery, the other picture available shows a card of 5 batteries. They actually only send out ONE individual battery, not a card of five.
It wasn't until we opened four out of five of the packages that we discovered that the black plastic spindles in the jewel cases were all broken. Oh well, up against a deadline....
I received it in a timely manner, but cartridge doesn't print.
Perhaps it's defective but the zipper was hard to open/close. This bag may be all weather with its bells and whistles but it slows me down for taking pictures due to its zipper. I sent it back and I'm still looking for a decent bag for my LX-7.
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.
Per Gefen's technical support, this product only serves as a splitter. It does not work as a booster!! The statement on Amazon and their manual "Extends any DVI (Digital Video Interface) compliant device up to 1000 feet from the computer" is incorrect.
DON'T BE FOOLED! I read some mixed reviews , and still decided to go ahead with purchase - - Big mistake , these cd- r's state they are Music cds and will record on Digital Audio Recorders - but they will not! They will record on my laptop cd burner - so not a total waste of money. They are cheap , I suppose , however they are falsely advertised as Digital Audio Discs. SO BEWARE !
I bought the Hp Optical Mouse and after using it only 3 months, I developed pain and swelling in my wrist each time I used the HP mouse for only a few minutes of use. I never had a problem like this with any other mouse I've used so I had it checked and was told I had developed tendonitis. Amazingly after changing the mouse to a logitech optical mouse the pain and swelling stopped immediately. I called the Hp customer line thinking they would want to know the mouse design was flawed. Boy, was I wrong. My call was passed around to three different people and then they finally hung up on me. So I sent an email to the CEO, all I heard was he had passed my email to the appropriate department. Yeah right into his garbage can I'm sure.
I ordered this product with the hope of playing my ipod nano on my home stereo system. It arrived fairly quickly but failed to work with my 4th Generation Ipod Nano.
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.
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.
I bought theMaxell MC90 Dictation and Audio Cassette 90 Minute 6 Packlast month for recording a 3-day religious convention. The result? Only one tape worked. The rest totally wound off the one side of the tape. Like their video tapes Amazon obviously does not check the quality of the microcassette tapes they ship out. I no longer buy videos from them and I will make sure I won't be buying microcassette tapes on here. They really need to screen sellers more closely to make sure the products they are shipping will be good quality. The video tapes I got were not good quality and neither was this.
Ordered this product, when it was time to use it, the black ink was empty. could not return becuse of return time limit, do not order from this vender!!!
Can't seem to get any support from Kensington! In the booklet it says to download some award-winning software to make the Orbit Trackball enhanced. I go to the website and start to down load the software. but the software says it won't work on PS2 connected trackball and it won't work on the two button trackballs.... Other than that the booklet is great! So here they make a PS2 trackball with two buttons but their software, of course doesn't support their hardware. In fact I can't find this model on their website. The only one I can find is an optical trackball.... Go figure! I'm beginning to think this is a USA company run by foreign incompentents. To end this pathetic diatribe, I am unable to scroll text, or at least figure a way to do that function. You would figure a I/O device made today would support that important scroll function. Sorry I am unhappy with it, I tried to accept it into my computer family, but because of its non-support of functions I think I need, I'll make it go to the back of my mouse pad and stay there while I get a more capable trackball that will be accepted into my warm productive computer family. I hope this will teach the little bugger to come better prepared!
How did they come up with .5 lux for this camera? While it maybe true, the chip they use is rated at less than 5 lux which makes me wonder if this then became .5 lux by accident or if it really is .5 lux. I suspect you might get some image at .5 lux but it would probably be very poor. Has anyone has tried to verify this spec.?
these are the worst headphones i have ever seen i just got them they are meant for people with HUGE heads they are very uncomfortable with a wierd style that you cant see in the one picture
I LOVE THE SOUND BUT I HATE THE QUALITY. THESE HEADPHONES LAST ME 3 MONTH'S, IV BOUGHT THESE 4 TIMES BUT EVERY TIME THEY I BUY A NEW PAIR.I HATE THE BREAK DOWN, I HATE THE AMOUNT OF TIME THEY LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
I learned my lesson. I will never buy anything from apex again. I bought a 43in.Apex projection tv the second day the tv went to a double vision. I called the apex company,and they told me they were gonna find a technician. There's no techician in this area for apex tvs. They're suppose to send me a new tv in two weeks and i haven't recieved andthing yet it been four weeks now and no tv my next step is to go to 7 on your side and see if they can get anything accomplished.I received my tv on 9-2-2003.It wont let you rate the tv i rate it a 0 i had to put in 1
I can't speak to how well the product performs because mine was DOA. Customer Service was unable to do anything over the phone. Since it was purchased as a gift and I had time before Christmas, I opted for a different brand. Doesn't inspire confidence in their quality control when a unit fails to start up fresh out of the box.
this did not work with either of my ipod shuffles. boooooooo. i was very disappointed. very very very very bad.
Bought this for a friend only to find out in months time the batterydoesn't charge right!When I informed Amazon and the seller who sold it to me they refused to do anything about it.They suck don't trust them and get stuck with a malfunctioning I-pod.
I have the DIR-655 Extreme N Router and that has proven to be an excellent piece of kit. I bought it primarily because of the gigabit switching, but its 802.11g wireless performance has been excellent. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for this adapter.I recently re-arranged my house such that my main computer now has a wireless rather than wired connection to the router. I had initially been using an old USB wireless adapter I had kicking about, but decided to get this adapter to free up a USB port and to use the superior speed of 802.11N.The installation was pretty straight forward - I installed the card, switched on and installed the drivers. As soon as the install completed, I got a BSOD. I rebooted and this time I was able to connect, but the connection strengh was fluctuating between poor and very poor with frequent drops and reconnects. By comparison, the USB adapter was getting either very good or excellent. A speed test confirmed what the driver software was telling me - my transfer rate was no better than 3Mbps. Just to be clear, the router and computer are at the same height, no more than 10 feet apart and with a single chipboard wall in between.I played about with the router positioning and different settings (during which I had a couple more BSOD's). At best, by positioning the router right next to the computer, I managed to get the signal strengh up to 'good', but as soon as any kind of wall got in the way, it dropped off to poor and the transfer rate dropped off dramatically.All in all, this product has been a step backwards for me and its being RMA'd.
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.
I bought this product and even though the lighter componet worked well the wall plug in blew up my Ipod that I just purchased approx. one month ago. Normally I used either the computer or the lighter and now realized that when I used the wall plug in that it made a popping noise and I no longer have an Ipod. I have contacted the seller in hopes that they will do the right thing and replace it. Otherwise, if they don't then I am out a brand new Ipod that I had to save to get. If you value your IPod then do not buy this product.
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 was thrilled that I could save money on my phone bill, but this system is down every other week. When it is working, the line if very loud and noisy. I worry that we will have an emergency and be unable to call 911 because our Vonage is down AGAIN! Getting someone to help takes a long time, they are nice and very polite, but expect to spend several hours (at least) turning things on and off and checking your computer settings with the tech support every time it goes down. I wish I had stayed with AT&T. Getting my phone number transferred to Vonage was such an ordeal, I have not switched back to AT&T yet because I don't have the energy for the transfer drama.
I will let my pictures do the talking. The Belkin surge protector was plugged directly to the wall outlet. I bought it for the flat plug and was left in the same position since day 1. I do not think over-rotation is the issue. I will also contact Belkin as this is a safety concern.
I knew this was to cheap but this thing is junk. I have used Tiffen for years but this is just plain junk. If I taped a nickel to it and threw it away at least I could say I threw something away. As a matter of fact I think I will. On every lens I used it on all Canon L lenses the images were soft and it has a wierd glow coming from somewhere. Beats me but don't buy it. I gave it a one because I think you have to give it something.
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.
I am very particular about my music quality and I thought that buying thes sony headphones might be ok and possibly the only ones that stay in my ears. How wrong I was. They are uncomfortable and the quality of sound is apalling. Don't buy them.
The product seems ok - but it is hard to tell because one of the batteries was not working. Charging for 24+ hours resulted in nothing. Since it was the Christmas holiday, the company was closed until yesterday. I called, and after a little runaround, a new battery is now being sent to me. I will be able to tell more about the product when both radios are in working order.
Both keyboard and mouse were easy to install. Keyboard is a bit bulky but has a nice solid feel. The mouse, however, won't work on my desk -- which I'm guessing in because it's a bit shiny. My previous Logitech mouse worked great, and I find mousepads annoying. Not sure if I should just return it.
This thing worked for a very short period (a couple of weeks) and then stopped to react. I have cycled through all connectors and now after only a few months of use I have none of the connectors left still working. I would not recommend wasting money on this product.
I cannot rate this product because it was never received. I contacted the company but never received an answer. Amazon should remove this unethical company from their vendor list.Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6
Three days spent trying to install this printer...AND IS NOT OVER !!! No help from the first level HP support which told me just to reinstall from a clean machine (WOW)!I'm going to give back this non functional product to the producer...maybe asking to my lawyer how to do it.Of course I suggest you all to buy another thing !!!
Got this from Staples, unfortunately, it's *always* true that you get want you pay for.1) The unit is really slow, compared to Sony, Garmin, TomTom. Sometimes it lags behind your driving which can be frustrating *AND* dangerous. (Imagine, driving past an exit only to be told seconds later that you missed it and you started panicking.)2) It uses the TeleAtlas database which is inferior to the Navteq one. A lot of people have said that streets that are 5 years old can't be found in TeleAtlas but can be found on all the online mapping sites (Live, MSN, MapBlast, etc.) Many review sites also claim that TeleAtlas routes less efficiently than Navteq, and it's certainly been my experience as well.3) Ugly design. This almost looks like an Archos portable AV player I had a few years ago. Probably made by the same OEM. The design is really ugly, period. The button locations are annoying.4) The updated C310x, which is usually what's being sold in stores now, is actually *worse* than the original C310 in some aspects. For example, the C310 supports Outlook contacts import but not the new C310x. The C310 had 2GB of ROM storing the maps but the C310x only 1GB. This is probably why you see the new C310 advertised for $200 or less - it's got less "meat" than the old C310!The real deal killer for me are the slow processor and the TeleAtlas database. It's nice this has the new SiRF satellite receiver, but the use of an inferior database -- potentially sending you off-route -- is very disappointing.Of course, this now goes for $150-$200, so if you are willing to use it in conjunction with pre-trip planning with a major online mapping site (MapPoint, Local Live, etc.) you might like this for its affordability.
The card worked wonderfully for about 60-70 uses (a few hundred photos/videos) over the span of about 4 months, the card was doing its job and I was happy with it. Then unfortunately when we were on vacation with a full days worth of photos, videos and memories collected the card died ( the card was still in the camera and the camera was never opened). After trying everything that could be done in software I contacted Transcend and they offered to try and salvage the data by physically opening the card but whatever happened to the card made any data unrecoverable.Luckily I always download photos off the card when returning back to the hotel so the data lost was cut to just that one day. Makes me sort of wish cameras had 2 card slots, one of which could be used for data redundancy. In the 10+ years i've been using digital cameras this has happened twice now. That actually seems like a very low failure rate to me but when you only have one opportunity to get a shot any failure is a big deal. Canon / Nikon are you listening? Make that happen please : )
This is easy to use as most reviewers note, however, ours stopped working after a few months of use. Just won't come on anymore. Yes, we've put new batteries (lots of those when it worked) to no avail. We've since purchased a Sansa which we are currently happy with, but only had for two months. I'll write a review for that once we've determined that it's reliable.
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.
I purchased this product directly from HP to work with a supposedly compatible HP printer (Officejet 7310 All-in-One). After an hour of following instructions to the letter (twice), then over TWO HOURS on chat and phone with five different idiots who either intentionally or unintentionally refused to understand that a) this product exists, b) my printer is working correctly, c) I am not calling about my printer, and d) this product is NOT working, I finally gave up and have begun the process of returning the wireless upgrade kit. The customer support was ridiculous; the chat person wasted an hour (obviously trying to handle way too many customers at once) and never even got so far as to answer a single question or recommend a single action. The phone people passed me around for another hour and a half, never comprehending the problem, let alone even beginning any form of troubleshooting. I should have known I was in trouble when they couldn't even use a spellcheck on the user guide, but still, I so wanted to believe. The problem is that the Connection Manager refuses to connect to the printer, despite my having set the laptop less than two feet from the printer, changed channels, uninstalled & reinstalled the app and drivers, etc. It sounded good, but it's a real piss off to get such unbelieveably useless customer service from such a big company. In the time I've lost just dealing with this worthless product (at least, worthless for me), let alone the days probably taken off my life from the stress of dealing with their mentally challenged "support" reps, I hate to think how many times I could've just walked over and plugged the computer into the damn printer. :-/
Bought for a birthday gift, this radio has been relegated to storage. The literature packaged with the "short-wave radio" has information for use in almost every country on the globe except the U.S. Too expensive for use as an AM/FM radio, we already have several of those. Unless the manufacturers can come up with specific instructions for use in the "lower 48" I would not recommend this item.
Upon the first use it, took approx 800 photos and downloaded then all without trouble.the second time, I was had taken approx 300 photos and then after taking a shot my camera displayed "can not read card" I turn the camera off and on and the camera asked me if I wanted to format the card.I removed it from the camera scared I would losse my photos. Once Home I was unable to view the cards information on my PC (My PC also wanted to format the card) In the end I had to purchase a $40.00 recover card program to retrieve the lost photos (that worked luckily). So this memory card has cost a total of $68.00 and could only be used twice.I cant even reformat the card.PS. my Camera works fine with my old 4 Gb cards.
it stops working in the middle of use all the time. you have to keep it pluggud in to a usb port 80% of the time because the rechargable batteries don't hold a charge. this is not what i wanted in a wireless mouse. it stop working 4 times while i was writing this. need i say anymore?
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.
I have a coolpix 8800.The product information said the usb would fitmy camera but it did not.
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 unit itself is not bad, I guess. But it comes with Nero software, and I can't remember a time when Nero wasn't a peice of junk. I had hoped Nero had improved their crappy software when I bought this drive. But nope. Nero is just as crappy as always. Even when it says it has verified the written data, half of the files on DVD are marked as ready to be written. This is a major problem. And when you try to update the Nero software, good luck. Their update routine makes you jump through hoops, and if you don't follow the exact sequence, you'll be in trouble. I don't know why Nero has such a hard time making a quality product, but I also dont understand why DVD drive manufacturers cant do a better job themselves.
This sounds like other reviews on Amazon.com. After about six months of use, my recorder started losing the ability to recognize commercial DVDs. Then, it locked up while dubbing from HD to DVD-R, went into Recover, and made the disk useless--at $1.50 or so a pop. Then, it stopped working altogether.The repair place that Panasonic sent me to said that they couldn't get a new "deck" from Panasonic for about six weeks. I called Panasonic, got the part expedited, but, when the repair part was installed weeks later it turned out to be defective. That was weeks ago. New repair parts are still weeks out. The parts guy at the repair place told me that these things break constantly, specifically that they were released to the market before the technology was right. So, the Panasonic DMRs are piling up at the shop. It takes a long time to talk to someone at Panasonic (I'm on hold now and have been for about 20 minutes). The people I've talked to are nice but refuse to connect me to anyone above them and essentially are not permitted to do more than pass on the problem to their bosses. The most recent one even said this was my fault because I didn't call every few days to see if they had done anything about the part. When I told him that this was corporate responsibility, he just got evasive and continued to make it my fault.So, if you buy this, expect it to break, expect that there are no parts, expect to get the run around.I paid a lot of money for something that doesn't work and can't be fixed.Anyone for a class action lawsuite?
The seller was quick on delivery. However, the product was not compatible with my Video Camera. They quickly gave me a refund. I would buy from them again, making sure they have what I need.I was very satisfied with the service and professionalism they provided me.Thank you
I purchased the service warranty for a Palm PDA based on NEW's alleged promises and my prior experience with Palm's customer service. When my PDA failed, I called NEW for instructions. I was told to wait 3-5 business days for instructions. When they didn't call me back, I called again, was told "sorry" that they didn't input the tasking into the computer and to wait an additional 3-5 business days. Four days later, they call my home and let the phone ring a couple of times then hang up. I called them back (caller ID) and was told that they were unable to find a repair center and they were going to 'buy-out' my PDA and reimburse me for the full purchase price, to wait a week for the authorization, then 3-5 business days for the buy-out.Now a full thirty days after my PDA originally failed, they still have not called. I called them back, was told they had found a repair center approximately two weeks ago, but I wasn't informed of this. When asked about the 'buy-out', I was told again "sorry", and to take the unit to a repair center for a diagnostic. According to the repair center, after they diagnose the unit, they will request the parts from NEW (which they said will take 10-14 days for authorization).I have complained to Amazon regarding the lack of service on this service warranty, but was only told to submit a claim to N.E.W.Update: It is now 56 days from my first "service order" and N.E.W. finally sent me a check, however it is not for the full purchase price. The "service center" they found to repair my device guaranteed a 24 hour diagnostic. After close to 10 days I called them for a status. The digitizer was on order. Several days later, the local service company called to tell me that N.E.W. was going to replace my device. I got a call from N.E.W. a week later telling me to expect a check.Having an extended service warranty sounds good, but I have been two months without my PDA awaiting some action on their part, and when they did take action, it was not for the full purchase price as promised. If it is service you are desiring, please avoid this company.
I recently purchased this player, and assumed that I could download songs from iTunes onto the player. When the instructions that I followed from the manual on downloading from iTunes did not work, I attempted to call customer service, but always received a busy signal.I then sent an e-mail to customer support, for which they state that all customer inquiries are answered within 24 hours. About ten days after, I received this verbatim response from customer service:"escalate don't know that much about itunes! laura gestesRegards-"I have no idea what this means, but it certainly did not answer my question. I have since returned the player, and purchased an iPod. I suggest that you do so as well if you are in the market for a digital music player.
As others have stated on here, these are NOT coated, and WILL cause light reflections on your images. I ruined several great shots because of this filter. I just returned it, and will just spend real money on a B+W multi-coated filter. If you are just getting this as a lens protector, I'd recommend a lens hood instead.
Product installed & works good on my Dell Axium X50. Biggest problem is the maps. They are terrible. This thing thinks that the highway between San Antonio, Texas & Corpus Christi, Texas Is IH 10. It is really IH 37!! Any map shows that highway correctly. Some street addresses are off by as much as 4 blocks. I would not buy this product again!!
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...
I have been using this headset for a few months now as well as my officemate. The earpeice is not the most comfortable but is fine for short periods of time.The biggest complaint is that it picks up ALL noises. We have had multiple complaints that we can hear other people talking and even dogs barking in the neighborhood.
When I first plugged in the battery, the system profiler said it had 6200 mAH which was what I had expected as it's supposed to be an extended capacity battery. Naturally, I followed Apple's calibration guidelines, charged it up and kept it charged for two hours, then drained it down, keeping it down for five hours and then charge it back up again. Well, when the MacBook Pro is on this battery's power, it discharges at a rate between 4,000 and 5,000 mA while when it's on the original battery, it discharged at a rate of approximately 3,000 mA so this battery discharges much faster than expected. Also when the original battery is depleted, there's enough reserve power for the MacBook to enter deep sleep mode where it's state is saved onto the hard drive so that when I swap out the battery or get it onto wall power, it will come back up to the same state it was in when it went down but with this battery, it just dies without a chance to enter deep sleep mode. Also after the Apple calibration procedure, it no longer had 6200 mAH, rather it had 5988 mAH. OK, the Apple procedure is not the most thorough calibration procedure so for the next charge, I placed it on a commercial Lithium Ion battery conditioner designed for the MacBook Pro, now it has a maximum capacity of 5688 mAH. If it continues to loose capacity at this rate, it won't last more than a few months.
Sent back and bought a Case brand. Will only hold a 15&#34; or smaller. Good back pack otherwise, if you need smaller one.
The battery worked fine for the first few weeks and now less than 3 months later it holds absolutely no change. I was able to get my iBook to force the battery to charge and the system confirmed that the charge would last about 8 minutes.
Hey all -I'm not sure I get the positive reviews associated with this product. I guess it's not the worst thing I've ever bought but keep in mind a few things - FM reception seems very poor, in my area at least, compared to other radios. The buttons/switches are balky without a positive feel to them. Third, sound quality is mediocre in my opinion - granted it's a cheap plastic player, but man.... Last, if you're thinking about buying the accessory powered subwoofer (something that could potentially make a difference) - it's apparently no longer in production though it seemed to take AL customer service quite a while to figure that out. Overall, I'm not too thrilled. Probably won't pitch it in the trash, but maybe it'll go in the garage.
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.
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.
It works with SimpleTech STI-UCF100 Reader,but not with Minolta 7i. It says &quot;Unable to use card&quot;.Formating does not help.
I received two of these. Both of them did not work like they were instructed to. I bought this as a set (antenna, cradle, and the power cord as amazon suggested and said that it would work for the onyx). Well they were wrong! I am going to try and custom fit it in my self and see if I can replace the metal (power) piece in the cradle with the one on this power adapter, as they are the same size and should with if I try that.
Worked well until then. Expensive for such a short life! Now will take up space in landfill.
Bought for 88 Ford F150 Lariat and Pioneer stereo. The tabs didn't line up with the holes in the dash and then the dash trim would not fit on top of the bracket and the 1 Din Pioneer stereo didn't fit in the provided brackets (stereo was much too small). I would send back, but it's completely hacked up.I do not recommend this for any 87-92 Ford F150.
Provided no lightning protection to my brand new Mac Pro from a nearby strike. Installed exactly as instructed. Now down to just one ethernet port on this Mac.
I think I found more problems with my 5970 than there are letters in the word LEMON. Others here like theirs, but my experience over 3 weeks of daily use left me disgusted and angry. I owned a Toshiba multi-disc DVD changer for years, and adored it. Hoped this would be the same. But noooo.... 1. Firstly, it began halting, skipping and otherwise having trouble with rented DVDs. Then, it happened with 1-2 new DVDs I'd bought AND NEVER PLAYED BEFORE. IOW, pristine discs, no smudges or scratches of any kind. Finally, it halted and skipped on two CDs (not CD-Rs) in a row. That was a clear sign that it had problems. 2. The response to the remote was haphazard; it took several button presses to get action. Same problem using my old Toshiba remote, and a Yahama receiver universal remote, pointed right at the IR receive port from 5' away. It almost always took 2-3 presses of a button before the 5970 responded. I noticed the same problem with the front panel buttons, telling it to open up and let me change discs took repeated button presses, and some patience (!), before the tray would finally eject. I then read a review here on Amazon of the Toshiba SD-6915 (multi-disc) remarking on EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY annoying when you want to pause, or backtrack, or just find a spot. 3. Output to my HDTV via HDMI was problematic. (And the previous review is incorrect, you CAN find third party HDMI cables for &lt; $150, just look harder. Try Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, and stop going to Best Buy. Search for Acoustic Research, Philips and RCA HDMI cables. Cheapest I saw was $39.) 480p images had a clear and unmistakable green tint to darker, background areas. Not so with the 480p component video output. The 1080i images on my TV were pillow-cased something awful, and shifted to the side about 5% of the screen, but this COULD be my TV's fault. The Toshiba defaulted to 1080i on power on, regardless of the last mode used. I COULD NOT use the "upconversion" feature through component video out. :( 3. Unlike my previous Toshiba, and other DVD players, it would consistently "forget" the last play position when powering off. Even without any disc exchange. Sounds trivial, but try enjoying 1/2 a movie (or CD), then doing something else, and coming back to continue. Have to find your spot manually; irksome to say the least. 4. Audio out (TOS fiber optic digital) to my Yamaha receiver was always 2 channel, unless a DTS soundtrack was selected. The receiver decoded fine Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital just fine, but wasn't getting "5.1" channels from this player via digital. My replacement DVD player, a Yamaha, clearly sends 5.1 channels for Dolby Digital; in fact, for Dolby D 1-channel, 2-channel, 5.1-channel tracks, the receiver gets exactly that from the DVD player. Your mileage may vary for other players, my old PlayStation2 sends Dolby 2.0, Dolby 5.1, and DTS 5.1 from Peter Gabriel's PLAY DVD as 2-channel digital out. After seeing what a better DVD player does, I would not accept a DVD player that sends Dolby Digital 5.1 audio to the receiver as 2-channel. (To the nitpickers, YES, I had the player set for PCM out. The other option was not compatible with digital audio out. My Yamaha has a "LT/RT" output mode for digital-only output,... maybe that's a factor?) 5. I can't remember #5. But there was a fifth reason I sent it back. As if the previous 4 weren't enough! My suggestion? Try a Toshiba locally, then return it and buy it here. I'm still smarting at the $20 shipping expense of returning a bum unit.
The sound quality was good and the way this mp3 player operated when music was loaded into it was just fine, but trying to download the music into this device was a disaster! My advice would be pay a little more and go for the Ipod.
Oh but it worked just fine while under warranty - 3 months. Then all I get is black and white. Do you think my 3 kids want to watch black and white movies all the way to Florida? Buy something else. Oh yeah, when I call customer service they basically told me 'too bad, you are out of warranty. only thing we can do is replace it for $90.00' Uh, I don't think so...
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.
Somehow I broke the headphone jack in my laptop (so that it only plays out one earphone). Rather than buying a new headset, I bought this little thing, so I could plug my good headset in via USB.It did what it was supposed to do--the sound quality was not stellar, but I was mostly using it for conference calls so I didn't mind much. I did disable my internal sound card, but I still got background static once in awhile.Then, 20 days after I first installed it on my computer, it completely quit working. The red light stopped lighting up, and no sound would play. I tried it in three USB slots and two different computers, my husband even took it apart to see if something had come loose, but no dice. For two bucks I can't really complain, but since it only worked for 20 days, I'm going to suck it up and buy a USB headset now.
I've had the Harmony 1000 for less than a year, and it has been a disaster once I got over the "coolness" factor of having a big color LCD on my remote. To begin with, it stopped charging and after spending time with a customer service rep we managed to fix that by cleaning the charging connectors with rubbing alcohol. I've owned plenty of gadgets that required charging, and that was a first for me.Soon after that, it developed this ridiculously annoying habit of screwing up my inputs. For example, I'd go to raise the volume a little bit and the volume would keep right on rising after I took my finger off the button. Scaring everyone in the house to death, especially when it happened late at night. I'd have to jump off my couch and rush across the living room to turn the volume down manually. And I've got a pretty powerful setup, so turning the volume all the way on max could disturb the entire floor of my apartment.The third problem is that sometimes it'll take no input at all. I could push whatever I want, and the little "sending" icon wouldn't light. Forcing me to take out the battery and put it back in, then wait the minute and a half it takes to boot up. Cover the signal emitter, so I could push the corresponding button to whatever I was doing before the lockup (since it goes back to thinking everything is off) and then I could finally change the channel. This entire process can take up to 5 minutes.As of today, it's not recognizing the battery and won't turn on at all. Either the connectors need to be cleaned on the battery this time, or I don't know what. Frankly, I'm completely sick and tired of this thing.If it hadn't cost as much as it did, I would simply toss it in the trash and get a new one.
This cable wouldn't work with a new high res monitor I just purchased.But does work fine with an older flat panel that only requires a single link cable.
This product didn't do a thing for even the smallest scratch. I followed the directions and rubbed with drops for hours with no good results. I ended up going to Best Buy and getting zagg HD invisible shield which works great AND hides the scratch.
these are by far the worst headphones i have ever bought. I did not know they could make headphones whith such horrible sound quality. They also feel like they are made of cheap plastic. Definently not worth the $15 i paided for them.
This cd player seemed great for about the first 2 months. It cost about $.... Then it began to malfunction and broke down completely. I took it back and exchanged it for an identical replacement. That one just broke (only one month this time)... which is why im writing this review. What I learned is that I like using mp3s, but that you get what you pay for. This one doesn't make the grade.
This was my first MP3 player. I wanted something that I could use at the gym. The player was purchased at Walmart in late November and worked fine until April when I started to have trouble turning it on. After repeated problems, I noticed that the display kept reading "upgrader". When I contacted Rio support, I was told that I needed to download the latest update for the player from their site. Unfortunately, since the player was not functioning properly, the unit was not able to be recognized on any computer that I tried to install the update from. In other words, since it was "broke", it couldn't be fixed. The support desk said I could send it in for repair. Unfortunately they wanted to charge me more than what I paid for the player when it was new so that was not an option. If you're looking for a nice player that will last for about 4-5 months, this is for you. If you're like me and think these things should last more than that, look elsewhere. I will never buy another Rio product and have already ordered a new SanDisk player to replace this one. Hopefully it will last longer.
I knew these earphones would not be the best from Shure, but I expected a better sound compared to the original ones that came with the Apple video iPod. I tried to wear them as recommended, deep in the ear canal and all, and I couldn`t here any bass after a lot of pain trying to fit them. Two friends tried it and they also said the original iPod phones sound nicer. Unless my pair has a defect, I don`t recommend buying them.
Installed on Windows-NT laptop: Even with the link and signal strength reading &quot;excellent&quot; the best through-put I could get was 20KBytes/sec, even though the connection was supposedly 11Mbits/sec. Downloading the same large file from the same site using a Xircom card directly into the router gave 200KBytes/sec. So the 11Mbit/sec was meaningless. And this was with the laptop in the same room as the Linksys WAP11 access point. The bottom line is the configuration tools connection speed metrics don't really mean anything; the proof is in the actual download speeds.Installed on Windows 2000: On another Windows 2000-based laptop I could never get a connection no matter what I tried to do. I even tried to update the drivers, but they were already the latest.As a last resort I updated the WAP11 firmware from 1.4g to 1.4f. That was the critical mistake. After the firmware update went seemingly smoothly, when I started the configuration utility, I could see it had mangled all the pervious settings to the piont that some of the dropdown boxes (the one that selects the channel number in particular) no longer had any drop-down selections, so it was impossible to make any configuration changes, and who knows what actual values the box was actually using at that point. Needless to say, I didn't get any connectivity. After fiddling with it for another hour or so, I finally gave up and returned both the WAP11 and the WPC11.I was surprised this went so badly concidering the Linksys router I have has worked flawlessly and had an effortless install and configuration. The WAP11 at first seemed the same, until I was severly disappointed with the WPC11 performance, and finally the disasterous firmware upgrade. I no longer trust their products and the online help and documentation is cursory at best. I guess I'll check out Netgears products next.2 stars since there was at least poor performance on NT.
This product did not work in the two Moxi remotes I tested using both battery positions. It did work in the TV and DVD/VCR remotes I tried, but I wanted it for the Moxi. Unfortunately, the seller (not Amazon) does not accept returns on electronics.
This is one of the worst pieces of junk I have ever purchased. I've had it a few years and it never has worked right. The paper feeder carriage never quite fit in to the main printer and if you don't have it just right, it stops printing. Don't, I repeat DO NOT even consider this POS. Buy something else!
Hi There, I'm a skeptic but I tried the iDrops, they didn't work... basically I asked support and they were very helpful however all it does is clean the plastic it doesn't remove scratches very well. I used a 100% cotton cloth as recommended, it simply ended up putting more scratches on the screen. Don't bother, buy Novus Plastic Polish Kit, it works wonders and is much better. If you don't believe this review type iDrops MacWorld Review, they found the same thing. Don't waste your money this product is useless.
I tried to expand the music as far as the device would let me with the Mini SD card slot and it did not work. I have not used this device since.
I never used an in-ear headphone before and was excited to try, expecting ultimate sound experience and total silence.Now, I am not an audiophile and I am VERY pleased with all my headphones (Koss PortaPro,AKG K26PandSennheiser PX100), however, nothing prepared me to the horrible sound of these.It sounded tinny, it was unpleasant inside my ear and the bass was completely lacking. Maybe my ears are wrong or something but I found the experience really unpleasing.I'll stick to open/closed headphones from now on.
This device is cheap, it looks good in the picture but is poor quality. I have had nothing but trouble with it. It will not support playlist for songs stored on a SD card. The songs display the wrong artist when switching tracks. Sometimes it will not turn off or the menu will not come up. After several support calls and e-mails to Rio, I gave up, their technichians could not resolve the issue of the playlist. Spend your money instead on anything from Creative Labs, their stuff is always top quality and dependable.
I caution anyone from buying this product. I had it in my baby's room and one night my baby woke up crying. I went to see what was going on, and the room was a little smokey and had the smell of electrical wires burning. I quickly discovered that it was this unit and unplugged it immediately. Luckily it didn't become more serious than that. I have contacted RCA and made them aware of the occurrance but I caution anyone from buying this product.
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.
It worked great for 6 months then stopped working. Sounds like I should have read reviews here first!
This product warps the right and left sides of the image i.e. makes it curved. I wanted to be able to use my camera for wider angle shots, but in my opinion, this defect makes the video unusable. So I sent it back.
This unit was a complete waste of my money. I set it up, it worked fine for 1 day. We watched 2 dvds on it total. After that, the player made a harsh grinding noise and quit. It is now FUBAR. It powers up, but will not load or play any discs.On a seperate note, the remote that was included with this is very difficult to operate. You need to be right in front of the player, and press the button again and again for it to respond. I tried to program my universal remote to work with it, but the company is apparently too obscure to have codes that will work with universal remotes.Please don't waste your time and cash with this DVD player. It will probaby just encourage COBY to turn out more trash like this.
This adapter is no good. I bought it and it didn't work and unfortunately won't have it returned because I live outside the US and for $5, the hassle isn't worth it. I've tried using it with several different devices (printers, projectors, etc.) to isolate any faulty cable or device interface but in all cases IT DOES NOT WORK!!!
Purchased this flash drive at a military PX overseas since options are limited. I utilized this drive three times before it stopped working and my computer could not recognize it. What a waste of money. Avoid at all costs.
I had high hopes for a brand like HP, and have been soooo disappointed. Printing, scanning and copying are slow, ink runs out fast, paper is tricky to load, you must leave the machine on ALL THE TIME in order to receive faxes, rollers pull two pages at once to print (a lot of waste), It does make great looking copies, however.
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...
The product itself is great, but it came in a plain brown box that didn't even fit the telescope and with part of it sticking out of the box. There were no instructions and no star chart. After 3 months of dealing with this company and filing a complaint with Amazon I am still having trouble with them. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau and today will file another complaint with Amazon. I would never order from this company again.
I had the exact same problem!! After 2 years of moderate use, the CD changer has completely failed.This is a huge disappointment, since I saved a long time to buy this Bose system. Not worth the money.
This does not work at all. Tested it both ways. Product designed to project a Component Source to a VGA Monitor. Monitor reads a signal, but no picture comes out. Tested it on Monitor and TV. This means while a signal is present, the cable does nothing to output video. Made me waste $$$ on collaborating products too (which all worked perfectly). AVOID/DO NOT BUY. not worth the postage for a return.
This mount will not work as is. You must purchase a cradle for your GPS also. This was not described in the details. Now I must invest in additional items for it to work!
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.
Bought the battery, the shipping and delivery was fast, but the battery did not work with my Toshiba Satellite M35X-S149 laptop - could not be charged and the laptop power utility could not recognize it. Don't know if it was particular battery defect or some general problem with vendor.(The battery type and shape matches the original one).I'm returning it.1/17/2008: update:Got another one - comp did recognize it and charges it.Alex.
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.
When you have your Clie in the cradle the back light on the Clie's display flickers at a 60 hz rate. I cannot believe that's good for the Clie and since I'm very fond of my little PDA I'm NOT going to use this cradle. If I can't get it returned I'm going to junk it and buy the Sony cradle. I'll rest easier.
I may have given this 4 stars before; this is a revised version. After only a month or two it is too noisy. I will probably end up buying a different brand and throwing this away. I may be a rougher user than most, but I don't see what I could have done to create this grindy noise. I frequently fall asleep with my laptop sitting on my bed and this noise makes me nervous and would keep me from napping.At first use, this seemed excellent. But I have changed my mind.
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 have a 2005 Sylvania tv that we needed a new remote for, so I ordered one of these. Doesn't work at all, not one button on it. Waste of money...
Cheap, spray-painted plastic cabinet and poor picture quality. Sound was tinny and cheap. Picture exhibited ghosting effects due to slow panel speed. Should have spent a little more for a name brand. Customer service was practically non-existant.
This Item will NOT work with Windows Vista. Driver is not compatible.
Well, everyone was right. I take back anything good I ever said about this piece of crap. The item sucks, the customer service sucks and I'm taking it back today. Instead of calling it a &amp;quot;portable&amp;quot; DVD player, it should be called a &amp;quot;Disposable&amp;quot; DVD Player!!!! It worked beautiful for about a month. After that it's garbage, just like your money. DON'T BUY IT!!!!! You've been warned.
The ad and description clearly state that it includes both a receiver and transmitter. I received only a receiver. This is false advertising and is patently illegal. They ought to be ashamed of themrselves.
Is there any more of a blatent rip off of an IPOD then this....plus it's a tech. disaster.
I only had this product for a couple of months and then it started acting wierd that from day to day I didn't know whether it was going to work or not. It would just stop responding to remote commands. I would have to go to the base unit and remove the battery and then either replace the battery or just put it back into the unit for it to start working again. This started happening every day until I got tired of it and ordered a TiVo Slide Remote which works extremely well. I will never buy another NextGen product again.
I've been in the finance industry for nearly 10 years. Over the years I have always look for a business calculator that could handle every day finance calculations but provide ease of use. I have tried HPs and TIs but have always thought the key stokes necessary to do simple bond calcuations were somewhat tedious. When I read up on the Casio FC-200V I though my search had ended and thus purchased it. True enough this calculator with it's scroll through menus is very easy to use and logical and has perfomed every calculation that I have tried successfully.So why did I give it 2 stars? For the simple fact that in the normal calcuation mode it does not allow comas to seperate the 1,000s, 1,000,000, 1,000,000,000 and so on and so forth. For example if you key in one million the display reads 1000000 and not 1,000,000 which just about every calculator I have used does. Comas are used in the other calculator functions but not the basic calcuation mode? Why is this? It seems to me that Casio decided to be lazy and not allow for comas on the basic calculation mode. For this I will not use this calculator. For a business calculator with so much promis I was so disapointed. If anyone from Casio reads this please allow for comas on the basic calcuation mode, for I will buy that calcuator in a heartbeat. If you don't care about the comas I think this is the best calculator on the market.
I have bought so much on Amazon and have hardly left a bad review but these cables deserve one. The quality is shoddy.The Tips on both cables and at both ends have broken. Not well made. I was forced to start shaving and cutting the ends of the cables until I eventually gave up on them all together.I was fooled by the good price these are being sold for compared to their original selling price. They are not worth having at the reduced price.Since I bought these I have read that Monster Cable has bad durability and I can attest to that having owned these cables.There sound is okay for $35. Poor if I had spent over $100 for them. For the thickness of this cable you would assume they would be better because the cable is more industrial in look than pretty. I also couldn't hear much difference between the Monster THX 25 foot spool cable I bought for my surrounds and these cables. The other cable at least could be neatly hidden and has its uses.I would honestly buy a thinner neater cable that probably sounds better from another manufacturer.
I purchased the WD57731 from The Big Screen Store in August 2006. In November 2007 the light engine died. It took two weeks for the tech to come to the house to inform me that he couldn't fix it there. Two weeks later, I get a call informing me that the parts were backordered. The TV was not repaired until January 2008.Now, in September 2008, the TV won't even turn on. I've tried the unplug overnight trick and the reset button trick. I called for service three days ago, talked to a machine, no return call. I called again today, Tuesday, talked to a machine. Four hours later, still waiting for a return call. I agree with the post suggesting a class action suit. Is there a lemon law for TVs? By the way, I also called Mitsubishi customer service. I did speak to a person, but they were no help. They said to call them after the service is delivered. I guess my next stop is back to the Big Screen Store to discourage their customers.
I bought this based on the 2 reviews already published here. I live in a relatively rural area, but even so I couldn't get a decent signal with this product. It covers a wide range of frequencies and is very easy and convenient to use, but my music came through full of static even on frequenies that are nowhere near those of broadcast radio stations. I ended up returning this piece of junk and buying and installing a car stereo with an aux input--the only reliable way to get MP3 player tunes to play through your car receiver.
The SP100 has good features, and works pretty well but it not built very sturdy. While inside my padded case logic cd-carrier it fell down and broke. I have read other reviews where the same experience has happened to many other people. I just bought the Sony CD-MP3 player and it is a lot better, much more durable, and much better skip protection.
This product is worthless, does not record the number to call when the alarm triggers, just redial the last number you dial so you cant use it as a regular phone if you dont remember allways that, and worst of all... it does not work at all, as soon as you put the alarm on, the phone start dialing the number no matter what, sad thing for what could be a very good product.
The product OCR capabilities are very poor. If you intend to use the OCR feature only then do not buy the product. Very useful for drawings.
Don't waste your money, not only do these headphones look bad when you put them on, they are not made to fit and adult head. The flashing lights are annoying and they keep turning on by accident. Worst of all is the quality, I did not have mine for more that a month after they were already starting to sound bad. After 9 weeks I finally put them in the garbage where they belong because the sound quality had deteriorated too much and sound was only coming out of the right side.
I purchased this screen to replace another less expensive brand that broke after 3 years of use. Unfortunately first impressions are not good:1) The stop limits do not appear to be user adjustable so you need to stop the screen on the way down at exactly the right point manually. I'll find out more once I have the replacement screen (see item 3)2)the remote trigger circuit is poorly documented. Which doesn't matter since I can;t adjust the stop limits...3) The second time I lowered the screen it has broken, the screen will extend and stop but will not retract. A replacement is on the way.4) The relatively high gain of this screen (1.8) means the viewing angle is narrow not only horizontally but also vertically, The screen is clearer and brighter if slightly below eye height - not a natural position especially for ceiling mounted projectors.Overall: -1 stars. IT could go to 2+ if the replacement holds up and the stop limit can be set.Update: The second one had a defective remote control receiver. I managed to get the first one running again. The sensor switch which detects the screen is fully retracted (this also stuck on the replacement unit).Update: I'll still give this a "not recommended rating" based mainly on the non-user adjustable stop limit. I have to recommend the Elite Screen in this price class even though mine lasted only two years before the motor broke and Elite didn't have a replacement motor available and never made good on offering a discounted refurbished unit.
I was really happy after getting the software installed. It worked once... Then it would not lock again. At the store I saw another customer returning the exact same model...
Bough end of November 2012 mid February the thing is already broken. Doesn't save, doesn't re-format, it's not even worth sending it back because of the return policy wou be more expensive for me to send it back thatn to go to Wallmart and get one that wporks and if it doesn't they don't care and just give you one that does.
My printer is HP deskjet F380 all in one (Q8134A) uses code C9351AN and C9352AN but you sent CODE C93352AL and C9351AL your product have a small plastic portion that doesn't allow the cartridge fit properly in to the printer. I lost my money.
I've been using digital cameras since 1999 and before that I've used film for 25 years. This purchase was our 5th digital camera, previously we've has two Canons, a Nikon, and an Olympus. We were on vacation when our 4 year old Canon ELPH started to flake out and freeze up from time to time. After 10000+ pictures I can't complain.So we decided to check out some cameras at some shops. We played with Canons, Nikons, Fujis, and this Panasonic TZ3. Since we didn't have time to research a lot on the web (we were on vacation) we relied on hands on tests and salesperson information. We found this little shop that carried Panasonics and Fujis and the shop owner was a cool talkative guy. He suggested this particular camera and we played around with it a bunch in the shop, talked it over, and figured we'd give it a shot and we bought one. I especially liked the fact that it had Leica optics and overall it seemed quick and easy to use.Then we got out into the real world and started to take pictures of our kids, both inside and outside. We were shocked by the purled tinges to the skin tones and just the "off" colors, not subdued or too "punchy", but "off". We are Caucasian, and the pictures had botchy purple spots on our skin and gave my daughters' blonde hair a wicked red cast. I messed with the color settings and other settings, but couldn't get decent skin tones. I took around 60 pictures, being careful to make sure I was doing everything "right", but I couldn't get anything close to what I'd call realistic colors.We returned to the shop and the salesman printed out a couple pictures and they weren't as bad as on the screen, but still the skin tones looked washed out. He tried to say it was because of the poor light outside due to it being cloudy, and even told me I had a lot of purple in my face (?!?!). He also said I'd need to play with the White Balance to get good pictures (not true on all but the first digital camera I bought in 1999). I asked if it was the screen, or this particular camera and he said the camera was working fine. So I told him I couldn't use this camera and he fortunately refunded our money.Since we got home, I started doing some research and haven't found too many complaints on the web about this. But we've been going to a lot of cameras stores back here at home and every copy of this model seems to have this issue. I'm writing this to warn any others out there that might be thinking of this camera. If you like to take color pictures, especially of people, avoid this model.
the product came with a used box and the toner was either used or refill. printed out black spot on paper. and need to bought a different one locally works fine. its not my printer's problem.
and then it moves erratically, or will only go sideways...drives me nuts. I will get the Expert Mouse trackball. Wish they had an optic one
The cable attached to the adapter but would not charge my camera. The cable for my camera did not work.
The wall plate broke at the HDMI connection after connecting it for only the second time.
I already own the extremely small JVC GR-DVP3U and was looking for a good second camera. I needed something larger for more recreational use.. The features that caused me to buy this unit where the Sony name, large LCD and the fact that the digital8 format would allow me to still dubb and play my Hi8 and 8mm tapes. I took for granted that the images would be crystal clear and the capabilities would be as expected in 2002. Howver, I will be returning this camera within my alloted 30 days. The low light capabilities are non-existant. I tried filming in my living room with 3 lights on and the images were worse than my old 8mm Viewcam. Outside in bright light if operates fine. Still images are pathetic! This is not Sony's best work. look elsewhere.
for the first year it worked great, I formatted it into an NTFS format since it came in FAT32. It worked in regular usb2 speed, nothing over the top. and after about a year it started giving me an unreadable error, so each time I wanted to use it it asked me format the flash drive, which I kept doing over and over again in hope to see a change, but nothing happened, it kept giving me the same problem. and when it didnt, It was giving me the problem when I was trying to plug the flash drive on a different computer, so it was either only recognized on my PC, and not working on others, or unreadable on any PC at all (including mine). I've decided to stop using it, its a shame, I bought this when it was around $23.99 (16GB). Wont recommend it, very untrustworthy, luckily I backed up the data I had before the "unreadable error" began.
When purchased, this recorder would not set up properly. Calls to TIVO took over an hour to get through. So far no luck getting it to work
Don't get me wrong, I loved my sd600.... when it actually was working. Everything was going perfect with my camera. A week after my friend had the E16 lens error, I went to Sydney to go see the Blue mountains. I take one picture of the camp grounds, turn it off, then turn it on 20 minutes later to have this error come up and ruin my trip at sydney. Of course when you are in a place with breathtaking scenery, you are going be be bummed about not being able to capture those kodak moments.The E16 error is a common error known throughout canon cameras, and I only found out about it after my defect. It is not covered by the warranty because they think its misuse because particles like dust or sand can get in. THEN WHY GIVE A BEACH AUTO FEATURE, DO YOU WANT US TO BREAK OUR CAMERAS?!My question is, how come so many other brands of camera dont get the lens error as common as canon does. 2 of my friends have the same model and theirs broke as well. One shelled out 150 to get it repaired and the other just bought a new camera. Cameras in Australia are very expensive and I bought this before I came here. The camera costs about 200 US when I got it, and the closest replacement was 400AUD, which is about 340 to 350.All I have to say is, the camera is great during its life. But I weary of buying another canon for awhile. I rather go for a brand that may not have the best auto features like color swap and accent, but it at least works past 4 to 12 months. Even my minolta with a messed up lcd screen is still taking awesome pictures and I had it at the beach forever and this piece of crap dies in 3 months.Definitely staying away from canon, and it sucks cause i loved it when it was useful.
The sound quality and comfort are fine, but you can hear a loud thumping through the cord as it bounces on your body during a workout! Very odd. I have other headphones and have never had this problem before.
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.
Pros: hang it on your neck and you never need to worry ear buds fall on to floor.Cons: bad sound. muddy. no clarity, practically no base and treble, I don;t know why some other reviewers say it;s better than i-pod ear buds. It;s even worse than the ear buds came with my Creative 1Gb Nano mp3 player! I have Sennheiser PX100, which just about $20 more, has 10 times better sound. with $25, this pairs of ear buds definitely way overpriced. I guarantee you, you can find a pair of headphone with the same quality in walmart just under than $10. I suggest you to get Koss CS75, which as least is 5 times better sound, and half of the price. I was duped into buying MXL51 by the reputation of Sennheiser. Anyway, I mainly use this pair to listen to my lectures and some calming music at night, so it does nt matter. If you realy want to enjoy music, I highly recommand Sennheiser px100, the white version, you won;t be disappointed. stay away with MXL51
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.
do not buy. most of the time I spend HOURS trying to load music onto it and it freezes and wma doesn't play on it.
Sorry, but I cannot use the interface ... A very competitive price. Bur, I guess I am too used to using the simple Magelan & Garmin products. Sony I notice produce absolutely difficult user interface.I disconected it and reinstalled Magellan roadmate 700 ..Chris Williamson
An attempt to connect a computer to a TV without a TV input. The cable never worked and is not in my "Misc. Cables" box.
Got it as a gift- NO JOKE --watched a total of 3 movies on it before it conked out!! Absolute disappoinment. Even when it did work- the battery life barely made it through 1/2 a movie. Buy name brand.
The unit comes with the default setting that turns off the computer speakers with the Logitech unit installed. No mater what I do both remote and computer speakers will work at the same time. It is one or the other.I find this unaceptable. I whish I had returned it.To be fair the remote feature works just fine.
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.
I bought three of these cables and none of them is a true dual-link cable. I guess my first clue should have been the writing on the cable sheath itself which says "HDMI CABLE", not "Dual Link".Worst buying experience ever on Amazon - DO NOT BUY THESE CABLES - RUN AWAY.
I am not usually one to complain, but I wanted to warn other buyers about using Warehouse Deals.I purchased this product about 2 weeks ago from Amazon's company Warehouse Deals. I recieved it in the mail, but quickly realized the box was missing a crucial part--the joint that connects the actual GPS to the dashboard mount. Without this piece, there is no way to mount the item.I called Amazon and they DID give me a partial refund, although the woman was quick to point out that I should have understood what Warehouse Deals was before I ordered from them. This is a completely invalid point--YES, I was fine with buying something used, but it says in the listing the item contains ALL parts. The missing part made this item unusuable for anyone. Regardless, I ordered the correct part for $20.Recieved it in the mail a week ago, and was satisfied. Yesterday, in the middle of a drive in which I was completly relying on the GPS, it suddenly turned off. What I discovered was that the charger cord was broken, so it had been running on battery power and was now completely dead. Crucial pieces for the charger had just fallen off when I had opened the packaging--I later found several pieces lying around my house, as they had been scattered all over the place. Anyways, now I have had to order a new car charger for $20. Warehouse Deals refused to refund my money for this part, as they claimed I could not prove the item had come damaged.The point is--yes, my product now works--but it was a total hassle dealing with warehouse deals, as there were both missing and broken pieces. You are better off spending a little more money to buy a new product, and not having to deal with the myriad of problems associated with this company.
when i first got these on new years they were awesome. i was really careful with these. but after i accidentally dropped them once, they started to crackle on the bass. it's still usable though.
My 963 broke one week after I bought it. Though the warranty that came with my DVD player includes 90-day free exchange I was told by Philips costumer service that the player has to be repaired only. Well, when I received the "repaired" player from the Philips Factory Repair Center I found out that progressive scan didn't work. (It worked before the player was mailed to repair center). When I plugged the player to power outlet and touched it aluminum surface it gave me a mild electric shock.I figured that something went wrong at the repair center and that I wouldn't like to try to fix the player again.My attempts to exchange the player under the warranty have failed. Philips representatives told me that the warranty has been changed.&lt;
DESCRIPTION WAS A BIT MISLEADING - ASSUMED NO PROBLEM WITH USING A TOSHIBA HUB WITH MY A TOSHIBA LAPTOP.MY LAPTOP HAS 3 USB 2.0 PORTS BUT 2 CONNECTIONS ARE HARD TO USE-IN THE REAR. I WANTED TO USE THIS ITEM ON THE SIDE WHERE MY 3RD USB CONNECTION IS LOCATED.TRIED USING THIS ITEM BUT IT DID NOT WORK. TRIED TROUBLESHOOTING - NO LUCK. IT DID NOT EVEN WORK FOR USE FOR ONLY 1 USB DEVICE.I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED.I HAD AN OLDER EXPENSIVE HUB/DOCKING BAY THAT HAS SERIAL AND OTHER CONNECTIONS BUT ONLY 2 USB 2.0 CONNECTIONS. WENT BACK TO THE OLDER ONE AND IT WAS NOT EVEN A TOSHIBA BRAND LIKE MY LAPTOP.SINCE IT WAS NOT AN VERY EXPENSIVE ITEM,HELD ON TO IT AND WILL GIVE IT TO A FRIEND THAT CAN USE IT. MAYBE IT WORKS BETTER ON NON TOSIBA LAPTOPS.
7 out of the 25 disks would not write. I didnt much care for the product considering this factor.
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.
We use this in my home office about 8'x8'. This one produces stink smell like burning plastic, which make myself dizzy in about 2 foot from it, and my 5-years-old coughs. Noticed this one has a fan worsen the stink, my other HP ptr without fan smells not this bad. We did exchange for a new one from factory, but the problem still. I guess it is the design itself.Otherwise, this would be a great printer.
I bought this pair for running and was SOOOO annoyed that they would not stay in my ears. I tried all 3 different sizes, wedged them in, etc. Throughout my runs, I would have to hold them in. The only plus is the sound. I eventually splurged for the Bang and Olufsen...the best ever!!
The rotating front element of the lens dislodges out easily, leaving the user with an inner securing ring and two pieces of glass that can only be put together (if you are handy enough) in a clean, dustless room and some precision instruments. Unfortunately, once the dislodgement occurs, it will happen again. I do not know if this is a coincidence, but I previously owned a cheap hoya 72mm circular polarizer on my 28-125 canon lens and the front element just fell down the second day and the glass broke into pieces! Many of my friends who bought cheap hoya cir-polarizers over amazon have the same complaint.Perhaps the more expensive line of Hoya lenses are much better in terms of build quality, but I cannot recommend this product which will just leave you without a lens in the middle of your vacation.
Okay, they have corrected the photo now, so I really should not complain, but it was a hassle. They pictured a full set of cartridges and then only sent a yellow one, the only color that I did NOT need. And why pay so much for the cartridge when you get it for a few dollars less with free shipping direct from Amazon?
I bought this to replace the AVIVO feature that my ATI AIW 9800 video card had. I love that card but since my new motherboard is PCI-E I can't use it anymore. The 550 was a total disappointment.The auto-install on the CD only completely installs the Remote Wonder software, an accessory that's not even in the box. You have to get the "working" drivers off ATI's site and if you want to use Catalyst Media Center, you need to dig through the install CD and run it manually (...CMC/CMC/install.exe). The real annoyance is that after doing all that, CMC can't even connect to the card when you choose to watch TV. It just keeps looking for it and eventually crashes. I've tried using three other programs that work with WDM cards but none of them will connect to the card using cable or composite/s-video.After two days of this nonsense I've decided to return it and research the other capture cards. I've read that Hauppauge's image isn't as crisp as ATI's but at least they work.
Love these type of headphones.... But they are way too big for a womans ear.. They are huge and fall off if I turn my head. For bigger ears only. Sound quality decent.. if they stay in your ear long enough for you to hear them.
I purchased 3 cards from HDMIKing. None of them worked in my Canon HF10. I doubt the 3 cards I got were actually Class 6. One showed up as Class 3. I have another Transcend card I purchased a year ago from another store that does work in my Canon HF10. Looks like I got a bad batch. I have since purchased a Sandisk Extreme III SDHC card from Adorama and it works perfectly fine. I'll stick with Sandisk in the future.
I was initially very satisfied with this fan. Its lightweight and does its job in keeping a laptop cool. The sharp edges mean if you are going to actually use it on your lap, you might want to have a pillow or some other surface for it to rest on, but this is really no big deal.However, a mere month after I purchased the product, all three fans have gone dead for no apparent reason, making the fan nothing more than a useless piece of metal with jagged edges. $20 isn't going to get you a laptop fan that will last years - but I had certainly expected it to last longer than a mere month.
The solar charger took the charge beautifully but then would not charge the cell phone. I worked and worked at it but to no avail. Finally had to return the product.
This cooling pad is horrible. It keeps losing the connection when I'm not even touching the cord. Even when it works, it doesn't keep my computer very cool at all. Also, the box says it's supposed to come with a USB pass-through, and it isn't there.I will be returning this piece of garbage.
Received this amp in the mail and after seeing its cheap, flimsy construction, sent it right back to Amazon the same day. It probably weighs in at just under two pounds, and the cover is thin, clear plastic that rattled when I tapped it with my finger. You can't bridge it or do anything fancy with it. I think it's an amp designed for and by morons who would rather see pretty lights than actually have something that works and sounds good. Yuck.
This was a great machine until it died on us. We owned ours only one and half years when the system board (motherboard) died. Come to think of it, the internal wireless card stopped working after only one year. And to make matters worse, our only option was to send it to San Diego for repairs(per Sony). It wasn't worth it for us. Get the extended warranty.
The sound on this system is generally ok. Unfortunately as many people have written; this system is unnervingly loud! Not to mention that the back of the speakers do not have any sort of holes in them for mounting brackets (even though they include them!) so are we supposed to risk screwing our own holes and breaking the speaker to mount them properly? This is basically what I was told from KLH's support.The bottom line: if you like VERY loud speakers at the lowest volume, questionable support service and shoddy quality control and craftsmanship, these speakers are for you!
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.
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 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.
THE CARD IS 5 STARS BUT THE SUPPORT AND THE UPGRADE ON THE CATALIST SOFTWARE IS 1 STAR. IT'S JUST THAT SIMPLE IF YOU CAN GET LUCKY WITH THE CATALIST SOFTWARE AND IT DOESN'T MESS UP WHAT HAD BEEN WORKING FOR YOU THEN YOU'VE DONE SOMETHING ME AND 10 OTHERS I'VE TALKED WITH HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DO. GOOD LUCK!
Nah it ain't THAT stretchy. I wish I would have seen these reviews before I bought this!! I thought a 17" screen would need 17" of space. Not in the land of Body Glove, you only need 15.4" right?? NOPE! It ain't a workin!! Sending mine back.It's too big for my 15" screen too!
Very disappointed. Glass slides around within enclosure and appears to have defects on edges of glass. Will try to return, but it was so cheap, I expect I will eat the loss if they give me much hassle trying to retun.
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 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 bought this product hoping for a good product. However, it fails when reading the CD's. Always stopping to read any CD.
I can't attest to the sound of these speakers because I never got to use them. The orignial pair I ordered arrived damaged, as did the replacement pair. The factory packing is so poor that the probability of them withstanding shipment of any distance without damage seems remote. Amazon was very good about refunding my money, but this was a major hassle. Check with Amazon about packing before ordering.
The dual volume controls are a great idea. I love ear cover headphones, the wife likes ear-buds and the mismatched types meant volume levels were never right. This little cable solves the issue when two folks are sharing media. The issue I have is the input plug is not designed for even the lightest of tugging of the cable. The entire plug seems to start coming apart after just a bit of use.. If the input is redesigned, this would be a great device.
For around the same price, I recommend Plantronics, as the sound is much fuller and more immersive. These feel and sound like a cheap pair of headphones, and *even for the price* are not a good option.
I agree with others here who have commented that it does not work as advertised.Connecting PC -> RGB component on the TV or a AV receiver did not work.I get a ghosting image on the screen in either case.
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!!!
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After a lot of research I bought this unit rather than others from well known electronics brands, with a lot of trust and excitement. Mi RioVolt worked fine for a short while then started showing problems reading burnt CDs it used to play fine. I upgraded the Firmware to latest verion 2.10 and the probles worsened. After many hours of testing all conceivable settings and brand media wasted, (both CD-R and CD-RW) I contacted Tech support to get an answer that my unit was fine (how can they tell ?) and the problem was with the burner. Many hours and tests with burners later, my Rio does not work at all and am waiting for a reply from Rio.
I've owned this product for a few years now, and it recently just died - the ethernet switch portion is completely dead, which means no computer using ethernet can be attached to it, although the WAN connection still works (which still renders it useless).Perhaps my negative impressions are mostly due to me being an early adopter of this product. I found the docutmentation to be poorly written, and some features half-implemented (the firewall/Internet security portion of the product). I use a Mac, and the firmware upgrades only work using a PC (since I use Virtual PC, I was able to perform updates). I paid nearly $200 for the product, but now it costs a lot less. So is $200 a good deal for 2 years of performance? I'm not so sure.
I did not see the part about not compatible with L100 or L110 before I bought it. I have an L110 with larger lens.
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.
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!
Although I researched the item and got the correct part number, it does not fit the camera I have which is a Nikon Coolpix L5. This description did not list the L5 but other sites have. Nikon's site says this is the part number for the L5. The item is too large for the camera. So there is no replacement for the L5? Interesting.
The arm is way too weak to support the light at almost every angle so you wind up spending more time tweaking the arm then you do performing the task at hand...Enough said!
These are not anti glare. My wIfe and I have ipads I used these on her ipad but not mine since they are not anti glare as stated.
Kodak is usually a trustworthy name for photo related products. However, this frame does not deliver. As some of the other reviews indicate, I've had problems with the resolution on pictures when viewed on the frame. Actually, one of my biggest complaints is that the software doesn't have a randomize or shuffle feature for your pictures. I suppose this is my fault for not researching better but I figured it was so basic that every frame would have it, but this frame doesn't, so if you slip a 1 or 2 gig card in the frame you'll have to go through every single picture in order. Without random, instead of the nice surprise, "Oh, hey, remember that picture?" it becomes like sitting through a relative's boring vacation slideshow.
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.
I bought this camera, and unfortunately, I had to return it. It came with SEVERAL booklets, and one would just refer you to another. It was just too difficult to figure out. I'm a novice, and this was my first digital camera. I wanted something simple. I'm sure it's a very good camera for someone with digital camera experience, but this is NOT the camera for a first-time user.
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 bought this software because I am a grad student and I had to survey alpine sites around the state of Colorado. I thought it would be great. It was not. The biggest problem is that the maps are out of date. For example several hiking trails are missing. I drove up at least ten roads that had locked gates that were not on the map. Many roads are not labeled or not labeled correctly. It was good for putting waypoints in my GPS, but that is all it was good for.
This is a great little camera but the price here is INSANE. It's only $39.99 at Target.
I have yet to receive anything to indicate that i have purchased a 4year service plan. I am still awaiting this information. I should have been sent w/my product or before my product has arrived.I am not Satisfied because i have not received anything at all about my service plan. When you send me something i will be happyMs. Budhoo
I played around with this device for 4 hours, called tech support - waited 30 minutes, was then put on hold for another 10 minutes before I gave up.I've finally figured out how to get it to work in AP mode - Win XP.One of the things I figured out was that every time you moved the switch on the bottom of the dlink, you lose all your settings.1. Set the dlink to AP mode on the bottom of the unit.2. Connect the dlink to your laptop via ethernet cable.3. On your laptop - Ctrl Panel - Double click Local connections.Scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)4. Click on properties and change from "Obtain an IP address automatically" to "Use the following IP address - type in192.168.0.99 and Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0then click OK-OK.5. Open up your browser and type in 192.168.0.30type in "admin" for the name and since it doesn't have a defualt password, just click ok.6. Run the setup wizard and follow the prompts and then have the router save and restart.7. Disconnect the ethernet cable from the laptop and connect it to your regular router.8. On your laptop "view your wireless connections" and choose the one you just setup withe the dlink. Enter your security password.9 You should now be able to securely get to the internet.***********************************************************Client Mode is very complicated, but with the help of other Amazon reviews I figured out. Here's the process as best I can describe.CLIENT Mode - This is where you are connecting the 730AP Router wirelessly to the network and attaching it via Ethernet cable to your laptop. This is probably what I'll use most of the time when I travel.You first need to know the name of the wireless network you are going to connect to, what sort of encryption it uses, (if possible) and the password to get into the wireless network. The router setup will ask you these questions.You then need to setup the router to use those settings.(XP is what I use.)Control Panel - Network Settings - Lan Settings - Scroll down to TCP-IP - PropertiesChange it to read -192.168.0.99255.255.255.DNS Servers24.217.0.524.217.0.5(Note the DNS servers I use are Open DNS.)If you haven't already setup a password, use admin and no password.If you have already setup a new password, entire that at the prompt.When you go through the router setup, you need to know what type of encryption and the password for the wireless you are using.You will also have to "Search" for the wireless network - there may be more than one around and choose the correct one.When you haves setup the router, and it is rebooting, go back to Network Connections and change the Properties to:- Obtain and IP address automatically- Use the DNS Server addresses - 24.217.0.5That's THE Open DNS servers I use.Turn off the computer and reboot.It finally works !
I usually watch HD cable, but need to pick up some local over the air UHF digital channels. I have a Terk HDTVa antenna on one of my TVs that works pretty well, but needed another one that had a slightly more compact footprint. That is one of the reasons I decided to purchase the Philips MANT-410. The MANT-410 also had a built-in 45db amplifier, one of the stronger amplifiers available that comes with an antenna. After installing, the reception was pretty bad and I found out the amplifier was basically useless. I actually loss TV reception of UHF channels that I could receive when it was turned on and adjusting the gain levels didn't help. One of the rabbit ears also broke off at the base just above the swivel.
After 6 months I bought the Coby DVD player I started to have problems on playing the DVDs. Now after a year he doesn't work anymore.
The player itself is relatively nice, although considering how similar these flash players are, it's way on the expensive side.The real problem is how restrictive and difficult to use the software is. It's slow and is always nagging you to convert from one format to another. You can't move your music back and forth from the device easily. There are lots of media players out there and this is close to the worst. For that reason I would look for a player that doesn't use this Sony software.
I was very disappointed with this product. Put the router on the first machine and installed a wireless card on a PC in the basement. Everything was installed properly and there was no signal. Called technical support and was told that the signal could not go through the floor and a few walls.I put the wireless card in a laptop and was able to get full 11Mbps transmission while in the same room as the router. As soon as I left the room, the signal degraded. Little or no reception less than 50 ft from router, and definately no signal in the basement, less than 100 ft away.I truly do not recommend this product. Simply does not work as advertised. Great if you live in a small studio or one bedroom apartment, but in that case do you really need a wireless product.
When I first bought this, DVDs would freeze at times and the image would decay to pixels at times. I contacted Sony customer service and they said that it was due to finger prints or scratches on the DVDs. After I had the machine for about 2 to 3 months, the DVD player stopped reading DVDs completely. I again contacted customer service and they told me to ship it to Texas and that they would send me a refurbished machine for ninety dollars. Actually, ninety was the minimum cost for labor since the warranty only covered parts. It could cost more if any of the parts were not covered by the warranty. Considering the cost of the machine, this was not a good option. I am stuck, but I hope that others won't make the same mistake and buy this machine. Also, after I ran into problems, I looked on Amazon for reviews of similar Sony DVD players. Sure enough, others had the same problem.
This junk overheats then shuts down after a short use. For such expensive item this is unacceptable.A little read light comes on and then the massager does not work anymore until you unplug it and wait a long time to cool down. Then even if it starts, the cycle just repeats.I think you can guess where it was made.It is going back tomorrow, so I need to waste more money on the return shipping.
Garmin do not make this any more. All the European maps have been combimed into a single CD package.
When the chip is removed from the camera it cannot be downloaded by plugging it into the computer -- perhaps this is a Nikon thing -- proprietary so that their software must be used to download only via their software
I bought this card due to the price, I have never had any problems with an SD card before and I have had about ten. I had a problem with the card one time but I was just playing around with my camera. I formatted the card and it seemed to work fine. But then when I was taking pictures of something important, it did it again and I had to recover the pictures. I dont want to have to keep recovering the pictures or risk losing pictures I take. Definite Return. I have never posted a review before, but had to after this bad experience.
I was disappointed with the image resolution once I get over the hurdle of setting it up. Even worse is when the image capture component stopped working in less than 1 year. When I finally mananaged to get around to figure out what was really failing (why no video), it's past the 1 year warranty, and when contacting D-Link Customer Service/Support, I was told that my only option is to buy another (no repair possible). You think? I vow to NOT waste my time and money again with any D-Link product given such a rip-off experience.
This product came lacking cables and proper documentationI have tried over 18 times via email and phone to get the proper items from the companyThe cust support tells me to go to tech support and vice-versaThey answer emails with one line and their support team is obviously foreign with a poor understanding of thier own products as well as the english languageStay away from this company until they get their 'house in order
I like the way these headphones sound, and the isolation is nice on planes. BUT they broke in two separate areas within the first month.First, one of the little ear stems broke inserting the bud in my ear. A little crazy glue fixed it, but that's a pretty poor design.Then the headphone jack to my iPod developed a crackling sound that made it impossible to use. I travel a great deal for work and this was on a business trip, which left me without headphones for the rest of the trip.When I returned home, I sent the headphones back to Shure and waited ... and waited.Two months later, I emailed Shure to ask where they were and they explained they were replacing them with new ones and that for some reason the shipment order got lost in the shuffle. I got replacements three days later. I'm guessing if I didn't email they would still be sitting there.
This printer worked great at first, but in less than a year it wore out. Now it has several gaps or spaces between the characters that make blank lines across the page, with both the color and black ink. That makes the print quality unbearable, and I've been unable to get tech support to even respond. I've replaced the print head twice at $50.00 a head hoping that's all that was wrong, but with no change. I wouldn't want to have it repaired because it would probably cost more to fix than buying a new/better printer. I can't believe they want $... for it. It's not worth it.
I echo Travis' comments. It came with my Dell PC and took away over 3 Gigs of data (Source Code,Images Documents etc everything !!!) by crashing 1 and half year later. What a waste. Not even worth the single star.
This is a true waste of money. There are three small fans that run off the power from your laptop and the air circulation is barely felt. The body is simply two pieces of cheap plastic stuck together. If you sat on it, it would crack in two. It is flat and does not have any lever device to place your laptop at an angle. It is just a terrible disappointment. There are better devices out there. I'd recommend the "Xpad (Non-slip Laptop Cooler & Heatshield)" (which uses no fans) or the "Cooler Master NotePal Widescreen Notebook Cooler ( R9-NBC-AWAK )", which is a little more expensive, but more efficient.
this is no good. we have one set up, and the two computers are not even that far away. The one that is linked directly works fine, but every once and a while the other one (which is separated from the original by one floor and one room) cuts out a lot. It just stops receiving the signal. This can last a few minutes, or a few weeks, and there seems to be nothing you can really do to make work. Other than that, when it is working properly, it works great. It's very fast. If only it worked all the time, it would be great.
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.
i only get about 100 volts out of it at a full 12 volt charge. with engine running. not enough.
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!
I purchased the Epson Stylus Photo RX620 in July 2006. After running less than 200 copies the machine had ink all over the inside and on the paper feeder.Epson replaced this unit with a new unit. Trying to run 20 copies this unit also sprayed ink all over the inside of the unit and paper in the feeder.Epson replaced this unit with a "refurbished" unit which when unpacked had loose parts from the paper feeder. Unit was shipped without locking the scanner or installing the paper feeder properly.I purchased a new unit and two months later a had a used "refurbished" unit that would not feed paper.Not happy one bit with Epson Customer Service -- Jack
Don't buy this product. The DVD player dies after 6 months, staying stuck on the "Loading" screen whenever you try to play a DVD.I just wanted to express solidarity with all the other posters and help others avoid this piece.
I just received this unit and like it overall. However, as noted in other reviews it does not come with an AC adapter. I have been to several local electronics stores and they can not find an adapter with the right size plug to connect to the display. Nothing in the instruction manual. Called Amazon and they were of no help. I guess I'll just have to use batteries.
This cable has a horrendous design flaw. The cable is snagless, so there's a piece of white plastic that covers the little clear plastic pin that secures the cable once connected. The problem? You would assume this small plastic cover is made out if a flexible material, so it can be depressed when you need to unplug the cable right? Not rocket science, it's just a piece of flexible white plastic right? Guess what.... It isn't. The material it's made of is hard as a rock. Once the cable was plugged in, and I tried to depress this thing because I needed to unplug and reposition the cable, and this thing wouldn't budge at all. You press it so hard your fingertips hurt and IT WON'T BEND AT ALL. I even tried using pliers to no avail. Who designed this thing? Now, the cable is perpetually hooked onto the switch port I plugged it in and it simply can't be unplugged. I never imagined someone could mess up something as simple as a CAT6 cable but guess what. They managed to do so. The performance of the cable is pretty much what was expected in case your wondering. Just know that wherever you plug this cable, it will still remain, long after humans no longer inhabit the earth.
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.
Ordered the case for my Exilim Camera and the camera fits in the case but the top flap will not close. I read the comments on the case from other buyers and one said that the case won't close also. I guess I shouldn't have ordered it in the first place. Next time I'll listen to other peoples comments !!!!
I bought the 1600n - which was the earlier multi-function version.After four firmware upgrades I still get frequent print errors. The manual feed never aligns correctly. New ink ain't cheap.I would read some critical reviews before I ever buy a Dell printer again.
I hate it! It's messy, cords everywhere and the earbuds are very uncomfortable to my ears. Don't use it because I have bluetooth head set.
I was very disappointed in the earphones when the soft plastic tip became lodged in my ear. I wound up having to go to emergency to have it removed. The fact that they are not permanately attached to the earpiece makes them unsafe.
This USB is really slow for it's proposed USB 2.0. However, I bought it for $15 so I can't complain; the 2gb storage is stable and it works great.I recently bought a $8 Cruzer 2GB micro and it's blazingly fast compared to this usb. I will be using that one more from now on.One interesting thing to note is that this USB was actually really fast on a certain Dell computer at my school--I have no idea what made it compatible with that PC only. So this may be a compatibility issue (Euro/US?)The design is definitely pretty though; it has a sleek, flat elegance that makes it nice to look at. If time isn't a concern to you, then this may be the USB for you.
....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 ordered a replacement battery for my portable phone. The product sent to me was the wrong size and for a different company's phone. I emailed the company and received a single email asking for more information and have not heard back from them despite additional emails directly to them and separately through the Amazon mechanism for having received a wrong product.
This ac adapter came new with my HP R707 camera that I bought in Nov. 05. Just this week the adapter just quit working. I took it to Wolf camera and they told me that the adapter was not a genuine hp product and that it can ruin the internal wiring of the camera for charging purposes. I am right now trying to find out if the wiring has gone bad. Buy genuine products!
The product claims to be plug and play. While my computer recognized the new hardware immediately and the drivers were installed, I could not get the product to work. A call to the manufacturer yielded no results as they indicated it was probably a computer problem. I have since purchased a D-Link USB DSB-650TX ethernet adapter and installed with no problems. While the cost was higher, I'm up and running. That's worth the extra $$ to me
While these worked wonderfully for a few weeks, they soon started to have problems. Now in every Skype call, there are times where the microphone just stops working. While it can be fixed each time by fiddling withe the microphone wire, it's extremely frustrating since it can happen at any time. Furthermore, while Koss does offer a warranty, you have to pay the shipping to get the product to them, as well as $9 to get a new set shipped to you. I really don't think these are worth it.
I used this antenna with a boombox. It worked fine until a sliding patio door cut the wire in half. My problem here is the sliding door was not slammed shut or mishandled. The wire seemed awfully fragile to break the way it did. If you will be putting the antenna outside, make sure the wire will not be pinched by a door or window.
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.
I bought this accessory when I was new to photography (4-yrs ago) thinking I was getting a good deal, but boy was I wrong!!!This lens in not sharp at all, at any zoom level!! Focus is ok in super bright daylight, but is not sharp anywhere!!This has to be the worst lens I have ever owned!I bought it, used it, and sold it within a week!!!
This headset is terrible. The microphone portion constantly falls off of the earclip. The earclip is very uncomfortable on your ear. The microphone is so bad that no one can hear what you say. After trying to use this on a very important 6 hour teleconference, I ended up throwing it in the trash and just holding the phone to my ear. Don't buy this product.
I got this through my company's reward program to use in my car. It worked fine for a few months. Then it started to stop playing and I had to turn it back on again. Finally, it died completely. Of course the warranty is only 90 days. What a piece of junk!
I should have read these reviews *before* buying two of them, but luckily, I'm within the return period. THEY ARE GOING BACK!They randomly disappear, data gets corrupted...and to think I got these as a replacement for the infamous "toaster". Does anyone make a NAS that works?????Don't waste your time with these lemons.
I couldn't find the part to hook the adapter to my device. I went to radio shack and could't find it either.
Not sure its even PNY optima since it didn't come in their package and dosen't say on the module. In addition, I don't see any difference on speed since I added these modules.
So I get it... hardware is a tough issue. But after scouring the Seagate website and all the fluff... there was NOTHING that indicated they've seen my problem which is that the BIOS recognizes the drive correctly but Windoze XP can't see it. I installed a fresh version of Windows on an IDE drive just so I could get a UI but Windows isn't interested in the drive one bit. All the diagnostics just completely ignore the fact that the drive is there. Next time, it won't be Seagate.
For certain reasons, I cannot use Num Lock to switch between computers. The reason I bought this particular KVM switch was so I would not have to use the manual methods of switching - I have to switch manually. It would have been nice if I could choose which key is programmed for switching. The scroll lock method falls short as well. I have a Linux computer in my array. If I press scroll-lock, scroll-lock, 1 to take me to my Windows 7 computer on port 1, I am taken to my Linux computer on port 3 and cannot move from there except by manually selecting. The software supplied does not run on a Linux machine. I called customer support and they were of no help. I could have purchased a much cheaper device.
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
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.
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.
I had to return the printer as it would not print correctly. The paper kept getting stuck because it wasn't going through the printer right.
I bought the Epson 820 as my husband, daughter and sister have the Epson 600 and 640 and have been very happy with them. I wanted a printer to print photos, make cards etc. However, right from the start the 820 got clogged print heads and needs to be cleaned before it will print correctly. At first I thought it was because I was only using it every couple of weeks, but I found out this was not the case when I printed approximately 200 business cards (and of course it took me multiple cleanings before I could begin to print the business cards). All this should have cleaned out the print heads real good, but the next morning when I tried to print more business cards the color was all messed up (which wasted a whole sheet of my business card paper). I did a print nozzle check and the printer wasn't printing dark pink or light pink at all and the black was very streaked. After several print head cleanings and test patterns it finally started to print correctly again, but of course this wastes a lot of ink and should not be necessary to do. (You can buy generic cartridges on the Internet for a fraction of the name brand which helps with the cost, but the Epson still is an ink hog.) Also I have never owned a printer where each time I want to use it I have to print a test copy to make sure it isn't clogged rather than waste a sheet of photo paper, card paper, etc.My business printer (CANON 6000) recently began to wear out so I didn't even consider buying another Epson printer. I purchased the CANON 1850. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE CANON 1850 PRINTER!!! It is by far the quietest printer that I have witnessed, the quality of the print jobs is EXCELLENT, the print heads do not clog, and the ink cartridges are very large. (You can also buy generic ink cartridges for the Canon on the Internet for a fraction of the name brand.) The Canon 1850 uses separate ink cartridges and the cartridges are large.I used to think that Epson was a very high quality brand of printer, but after my experience with the Epson 820 I will stick with Canon printers. I have always used Canon printers with my business computer and I am real sorry that I bought the Epson 820 to use with my play computer.
This thing broke on me the 4th time I used it, it wouldnt turn on. Its nice that it has the USB and SD card slots, so you can see any pictures you take. I am surprised at the other reviews, I thought the screen quality was lousy. Wouldve sent it back, but didnt get around to it on time. Next time I am just getting something that plays DVDs, the SD slots are nice but not what you will be doing most of the time (at least me).
I bought one of these. Absolutely loved it. And then I dropped it and knocked it against the side of my hand. And the electronics went bonkers. And I couldn't turn it on/off, change the tuner, adjust the volume, etc. But I loved my little bean. The sound is crystal clear and the radio reception is superb. It's easy to handle and easy to recharge and who could ask for more? So I bought another one. Loved it too. And it's worked well for several months until yesterday. I dropped it. The electronics went bonkers. I can't turn it on/off, change the tuner, adjust the volume ... get the picture? It's just too fragile. I won't buy another one. Too bad.
Do not buy this unit from Sony. It worked fine for a few months and started showing all the problems others talked about - freezing, skipping, not reading etc. Called Sony and their warranty for this product is only for 90 days. They wanted $33 + shipping to repair this unit. I would rather spend that money to buy another DVD player from someone else.
Within the first month of owning this camera, complete with the Canon case designed for it, I had to send the camera in for service. I carried my camera in a computer backpack that was well paded, assuming the combination would adequately protect the camera. The 3rd time I used the camera I found the LCD to be cracked and non-functional.I had a similar experience with warranty service that another write up mentioned; problems are always the fault of users and standard $150 charge for repair. I spoke with warranty service and customer repair concerning the matter with a fairly callous response.Nice features and functions but very fragile piece of equipment in my mind.
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.
The Umax Astra 2000P seemed to work fine for more than a year. Then one day it started exhibiting a yellow band on scans. Umax offers a methode of resetting the scanner. Some time it works once but most of the time the yellow band won't go away entirely.I've seen where others have the same problem with no remedy. The downloadable driver upgrade is over 20 Megs.My long term impression is that Umax is run by someone from another universe. Their concept of service is really weird. Before you buy their products, peruse the web and see what others think. I won't buy from them ever again.
Did not come with all attachments as metion. Not happy with the product was delivery incomplete
I thought with this being a 5mp camera it would have great resolution....not true I have found. My pictures come out fuzzy, the coloring looks weird no matter what setting I have it on and I can't take pictures close up without catching a lot of glare. Also I can't take pictures in any kind of low lighted place. I think I actually got better pictures with my Kodak 2.1 MP camera.
I bought this because I needed a headset/microphone that was cordless and I didn't want to spend much money on it. Well, you get what you pay for... sound quality is not very good and it is hard to hear with this, even with the volume on the phone turned up. I actually had to push it further into my ear and hold it there with my fingers to hear well. Kinda defeats the purpose which is to be "hands free". It now sits in a desk drawer, unused. Ended up with the MX505 model at about $35.00 and like it!
The Wireless Range extender (WGXB102) did not work at all.Previously I used the NetGear bridge and access point, which didn't work.I have the Wireless Range N Max router, from NetGear.Only the electric LAN Range extenders worked. Basically, I couldhave purchased a cheap LAN router, because esentially I have thesame thing. I have a LAN cable connected to my wireless router, whichconnects to a LAN range extender. I purchased a NetGear LAN card formy other PC.If you are considering NetGear, I recommend just sticking with LANrouters/connections. There wireless does not seem up to spec. They alsodo not provide repeaters. NOTE: Only one Range N router supports wirelessaccess - bridge/access point connections).I wasted a lot of money using NetGear. Especially considering the USBadapter signals were terrible.*(The LAN extender is half of the WGX6102 (Non wireless part). Theydo sell this in pairs. I would highly recommend that, if you have wallsblocking the wireless routers.I really wouldn't recommend NetGear. They have limited repeater options.And there Range N Max does not support wireless - wireless access points.I had lots of difficulties with NetGear wireless, and I dohave walls separating different computers. I ended up usingthere LAN electical adapters.Bottom line, I would just use NetGear for LAN connections only.
I read the reviews here and still tried one at Costco. Beware! The reviews here are accurate! I plugged it in, put a brand new DVD in it, and the thing started making a sound like a circular saw and not reading the disk. I assumed the unit was off balance (never had this happen with a DVD player before, despite working in a pawnshop for 10 years and handling thousands of different DVD players). The balance problem ended up being remedied by placing a small object on the right side of the player. This unit seems to have been designed to be sitting on an absolute perfectly flat surface and since mine was very slightly uneven, it caused problems. Even after eliminating the buzz saw nice, the player froze several times through two different DVDs. It's going back to Costco tonight. Please do yourself a favor and consider a different player. It's a shame to see Toshiba DVD players turning sour like this....they used to make such great players for the money.
Don't buy this unit unless you don't mind that its TV tuner is MONO (NOT Stereo) and thus all the DVDs you make of TV shows with it will be in MONO, not stereo. Sadly, this is a problem that all of the lower-end Chinese home DVD recorders have -- and is not mentioned anywhere (you have to buy them, find out it's only a mono turner, and then return them). A shame because my favorite DVD *PLAYERS* are cheap Chinese ones.. but having a mono tuner is absolute stupidiy. I have six DVD players, a DVD recorder that's stereo (Sharp), and deal with Divx, multi-region discs, and DVD recording every day. Why would anyone bother with a DVD recorder with mono sound when a $39 HiFi VCR at least has stereo sound?In the home DVD recorder market, all the "off-brand" recorders I've tried (about 8 to date, from this one to GoVideo's) have mono tuners. If you buy a unit from a more well-known brand (Sony, Sharp, etc) you will get a stereo tuner, but will lose out on a bunch of features only found in off-brand recorders.But not having stereo sound is such a fault, it completely wipes out any of the other features a unit like this has (it'd be like saying "this DVD recorder does everything... oh but just so you know, it only records in black and white.") Who cares about divx or all-format recordings if all your recordings are going to be in Mono?Of course it will record in stereo if you're recording something from another source (say, copying an old VHS tape) and you use the inputs in back. But for something like that it's almost easier just to use the computer. The reason people buy home DVD recorders is that it's a way for them to record and save (SUPPOSEDLY in better quality than VHS) TV shows they like. Well gee, who wants to "upgrade" to MONO SOUND?It IS a shame all of these Chinese off-brand recorders seem to source their parts from the same place, and all have mono tuners. The other features on this player are great, and BestBuy had it for $89 the other week. But I immediately returned it as I don't consider "mono sound" from the TV an upgrade.Maybe one of these days they'll learn that in 2006, mono sound is not tolerable for a DVD recorder.
The concept is quite appealing: music anywhere in your house using your existing wi-fi set up. Imagine liberating 1000's of your mp3 files from your PC to your office or bedroom with a simple device. Who could resist? Unfortunately, I didn't. And I am living to regret it ever since.The idea is a great one but my experience with it has been nothing but horrid. First is the complicated set-up. I am a rather tech-savvy individual and the hoops you must jump thru to get it to even *think* about working are amazing. Software installs, firmware upgrades and configuration of your wireless network are painful and time consuming. Once you have got it up and running, random drop outs are common. A song is playing, you're jamming and *silence*... Nothing like singing R-E-S-P-E-C-T at the top of your lungs and then the music goes dead... Oops...Then there's the remote. It crashes constantly for starters. On the off chance it works, when you push a button, there is a 2-3 second pause before anything seems to happen. The system latency is even greater if you're using an external HD to store your music files, like I am. Believe me, it's not the HD speed as I've got one of the fastest external HD's in the land.Then there are our friends at Tech Support. So many calls and the same standard answers from that stupid script. The tried to tell me it was my router (my router's fine, I did a site survey for signal strength) then they told me it must be a conflict with another program. 2 hours on the phone and still nothing.Bottom line is nothing about this product works the way it should. It is extremely frustrating and you will waste way too much time trying to figure it out. My advice is wait for version 2.0 or until someone comes up with something better than this.And if you're already bought it and it's working for you, count your lucky stars!!! And call me. Please!?
The filter arrived on time with defects. The glass was OK. But there are deep scratches on the frame. Don't understand how something in that shape could be shipped.
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.
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.
I liked the camera while it worked. After 6 months and about 500 pictures, the images became very distorted. When I tried to get it fixed under the "Extended Warrentee", I was told that I would have to send it to the manufacturer as it was still under their original warrentee.After waiting for about 5 weeks, Pentax returned the camera unrepaired with a cryptic note saying: "... dirt or sand found on the battery/card cover which comprimised the camera's waterproof functions. Extensive water damage exceeds the price of a new Pentax product."There was no dirt/sand on the cover! And even if there was, it was supposed to be a waterproof AND dust proof camera. There was also a statement that I did not send a battery or flash card. I think they were just too lazy to get a battery and flash card to test the camera. I don't think they even bothered to test it.
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 was in the market to upgrade my Netgear RP114 router that I've had nearly two years (it works great, providing consistent service 24/7). I was so happy with how easy the RP114 had been to configure and use that I decided to go for another Netgear. I read some good reviews and decided to go for the Netgear RP614v2, which I ordered from Amazon.com. The price was great and they had the router to me in two days (it shipped from a Dallas suburb and I live in Dallas). The product was attractive compared to the old router and I really liked the stand that came with it which you can use to set the router upright, allowing for more space on my crowded desktop.Sadly to say, that was the good part of the experience. When I went to set up the router, the wizard stated that when properly configured the test button would cause the Netgear homepage to come up. I input the necessary info and hit the test button - nothing. I kept changing entries for 45 minutes before I decided to input the information as I did the first time, save it and exit the router, reboot the network and try accessing the Internet through Internet Explorer. Low and behold, up came my homepage!The router ran well for several hours, then began dropping the connection. At first I thought it might be problems with my ISP, but finally I gave in and reinstalled my old router. I was immediately able to access the Internet! I reviewed all my settings in the old router, then reinstalled the RP614v2 again. This time I never could get Internet access. I had to pull the router again and replace it with the RP114, which immediately gave me access to the Internet. At this point I contacted Amazon about returning the RP614, boxed it up, and it's on the way back for a refund.
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 would have loved to have done a video review of the Flip Classic, but my Flip stopped working only one month after I started using it. I only used it four or five times, in fact.What I liked: It's lightweight, simple, uses common AA batteries, and makes taking little videos easy.What I didn't like: The software is glitchy. The USB port is an accident waiting to happen--you really need to be very gentle and connect the camera via a USB cable. Also, after using the camera only four times, it just stopped working for no reason. It's not very rugged, apparently. I tried to turn it on today, and the Flip wouldn't power up. Well, it would get as far as displaying the logo screen and then it just went dead. I took the batteries out and put them back in, I tried brand new, fresh batteries, then new batteries of a different brand. Nothing. Dead Flip. Less than two months from when it came out of the package.Although customer service does meet their claim to respond to an email in under four hours, there was no explanation as to what might be causing the problem. I was able to plug the Flip into the computer and copy all of my videos, but it doesn't look like I'll be making new ones.After looking around online for information about my Flip, I found a lot of articles and discussions about Flip malfunctions. These cameras are just terribly plagued by defects and problems, including the one I bought. Mine went dead after four uses and gentle handling. I want my money back.
With these adapters I continually had problems getting a reliable good connection with my firewire hub. Not at all sure why.
Warning to all new users - do not purchase this model as Creative no longer support the device because of the release of their newest model the Zen Vision.Basically Creative have stated that they will not be doing any more software or firmware updates for the PMC Zen.As a user of this device (which has been working since I purchased - fingers crossed) i'm very disappointed in the way that creative is not taking care of it's exisiting userbase for this device.Again do not purchase...
Admittedly, I am a novice with higher end cameras, but the lack of a zoom feature makes this camera worthless in my view. I was unable to take any quality photos at the zoo except for closeups. Software is hideous. There is no reason to purchase this camera.
This product arrived very fast, but did not work for us. We are about 40 miles away from the Washington DC area. Perhaps it had to do with interference between us and the broadcast stations, but a cheap, old antenna did a much better job -- so we switched back. Also, the product arrived with evidence inside that it had been opened and perhaps installed elsewhere before we received it. It was missing one connector plug for the little wings. Nothing looked broken, however.
The adapter worked out of the box, then suddenly failed less than two months after purchase. You get what you pay for.
We bought these for a 1100 mile each way road trip for our 3 yr old son. He wore them part of one movie, said they were hurting his ears, and wouldn't wear them the rest of the trip...
I usually follow Consumer Report in everything I buy but decided to go off the beaten track this one time as I thought their choices were out-dated. I should have gone with their reviews. Maybe I don't know how to use this but I have never taken so many blurry pictures in my life. I have considered getting my old film camera out and using that again instead. I tried to take several pictures of my son goign down a little hill on his sled but none turned out, all blurry and/or too dark. I was very disappointed as we were visiting grandma and we don't get snow where we live so this was a one-time opporuntiy. I like being able to carry it in my purase at all times to take last minute shots but what good is it if they don't turn out. I'm constantly correcting them in Photo Shop and there is only so far you can go before they start looking grainy. Anyway had I not waited a year to really try it out I would have returned it and checked with Consumer Report to see what would be a good buy. I still may just give this to my 4-yr old son and get a better camera for me. We didn't get nearly as many good shots on our Disney vacation as I would have like. Like one other reviewer said it takes too long for the photo to take and you miss alot when you're taking pictures of children.
Cons1) No shuffle2) No Playlists3) Resarts AT THE FIRST SONG each time you turn it onThe combination of these 3 shortcomings means you listen to all the songs alphabetically, from thebeginning each time you turn it on :(4) Very slow file transfer (why no USB 2.0???)Pros1) Great sound2) Great controls3) Very small and light4) Very sharp lookingBottom Line:Would put up with it's shortcomings if it were half the price... she's goin' back!
Useless to make phone calls and expect it doesn't get you hung up! Customer support is equally lousy. I will be returning this product today. Before returning I wanted to jot down how it turned out to be for me. Will update soon If I get a working product.
I just purchased this radio and spent the 30-60 minutes setting it up so my family can be informed while I am at work. The first night there was bad weather, the radio made it's alert noise and then static. I figured it was not able to get a decent signal so I grabbed my portable weather radio to find a spot with a strong signal, and guess what... the radio was currently sitting in one of the spots that have a good strong signal. The speaker in my radio is blown! The radio is brand new and the speaker does NOT WORK!!! The speaker is a rather important part of a weather radio, since it alerts you to what kind of severe weather to expect. This is the first Midland radio I have ever bought, I always buy Oregon Scientific but this one was a good price and had nice advertised features... the ability to hear the broadcasts was not one of the features mentioned though. It is a good thing that I did not take this radio to school for use in my classroom, I would have some rather irate students right about now.
I just bought one of these for my Canon A590. Seeemed like a really good deal for a 4GB SDHC Class 6 card. Performed well for a few months then "BAM!" - all pictures were lost. Tried several image recovery tools and recovered about 40% of the media I had acquired over the past week. That's 60% of my "memories" I lost which are worth a lot more than this piece of trash. Put a little extra money in something you know is reliable. If anyone even mentions data loss in a review, stay away!
Be certain your camera is compatible with an "HC" memory card before ordering this product. It does not work in my 3 year old, 5 megapixel Minolta.
My friend let me borrow her Pentax S40. I used it for about 10 minutes on a fresh set of alkaline AA batteries. Then upon starting it up I got a "Battery Depleted" message on the LCD and then it shut off after about 1-2 seconds. I tried switching to other brand new batteries with the same results. I got on the net and researched "Pentax S40 Battery Depleted" and found many other people encountered the same problem, only no one found a solution and apparently there is no support from the company. One person said that it is a mechanical problem. Furthermore, there is no option for "factory reset" in the owner's manual.I have to conclude that this product is defective and the company needs to do a recall on it.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Pros-its been 2 weeks since Ive had it and it hasnt erased my dataCons-Must turn off computer to turn off harddrive-Sometimes isnt recognized by the computer-Inner ring is supposed to show how much space is left on the drive....it doesnt do that.-SUPPORT IS A JOKE. HAD TO CALL 6 TIMES IN 4 DAYS JUST TO BE PUT ON HOLD. I WAS ON HOLD FOR 20 MINUTES AND THE GUY WAS ANYTHING BUT HELPFUL.Bottom Line-I guess its not that bad, but I would recommend purchasing from another company, my luck with them has been anything but good. But the price is pretty reasonable, but just be careful if you decide to buy from WD.
I purchased this based on reviews. What I'm finding out is that lower priced zoom binoculars don't do zoom very well. This one zoomed with minimum effort but at the higher magnification was fuzzy on the edges and dim. Once you get above 10 power you can't hold it still enough. I obtained a return authorization and pre-paid UPS label without problem from Amazon. After a week of checking UPS managed to lose it and the local office wasn't at all helpful with how to claim. The outstanding customer service rep from Amazon took care of me in about 45 seconds.
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.
Like many other reviews here report, my SD-3980 lasted less than four months before breaking. It now refuses to play anything. Waste of money.
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 bought these for my ipod. the sound was good (i like bass). the fit was also good - comfortable with a good level of external noise blocked out. But ...the cord! i found it impossible to get used to the cord being short for one ear and long for the other. i kept yanking the short one out.also, the main cord is way too short to use by itself - unless you want to carry your mp in your shirt pocket or on your shoulder. and the extension cord that comes with it is way too long and not easy to handle.on top if it all, the main cord did not plug in securely into the extension cord - it kept falling out.i sent them back, went to radio shack and got a good-enough pair of in-ear phones for half the price.btw, be wary that some of the glowing reviews posted here for various products may be buzz generated by a new kind of marketing technique (see ny times article, 12/5/04) now being used by such firms as bzzagent (bzzagent.com).
I have been using the HP glossy TRIFOLD BROCHURE PAPER for inkjets for years. It was brilliant white, nice texture, clean, sharp folds and printed beautifully on fast-normal. It also matched my glossy business cards, perfectly. I just purchased a new box (which in itself was falling apart)that is now black with a gray illustration for "Zuccotto" on the front. The paper has a squeeky, gritty, sticky feel, the folds crack and are not clean but broken folds. The color is closer to an off-white. I am so disgusted with this that I am going to take it into every office supply store and show them the difference. If you buy it, look for the old blue box with an image of a green tri-fold brochure for "Lending Service" on the front. How can a company do this!!! If you have never used the HP tri-fold you may be impressed but, believe me when I say that it is a grossly inferior product compared to what they were producing within the past year.
I have had two of these items. In both cases the CD player has failed to work properly after about 2 weeks of use. I got so frustrated with this clock radio that I just gave up on the thing. The AM/FM part of the unit is OK and I like the dual wake feature. That is why I choose to rate the unit with one star rather than none. I do not recommend that you buy this unit.
Cheapest tv/vcr I've found on the market that will run in a car. The tv (sound) stops wrking after 2-3 road trips. I've gone through three already (first returned within 30 days, second returned and Sylvania fixed it for free, third just broke). Overall, it's a piece of junk.
I have a 27&quot; Panasonic TV, I'd sooner give up my mother (j/k Mom!) than part with it. But this lead me to buy the DVD-A120 DVD player and after less than a year it started refusing to play DVDs that worked fine before. Do NOT buy this product, it IS defective.
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.
A few months ago I was desperate and had a high fever with the flu, so I drove to my local 24hr CVS and bought one of these at full price. I used it every night for a week but after a couple nights of use I noticed that it started drenching my floor. I tried putting a tray and towels underneath it, but nothing works.If you look at the photo, the way it's designed is expertly flawed. The little slits at the bottom is where all the water comes out, because it will either flow or drip over the shallow barrier within. I just pulled it out tonight to use for a sinus infections, and spent the last hour cleaning up soaked carpet, trying to get this thing to work. It's a piece of useless junk, I have contacted the company for a refund. If you have this thing full of water already, DON'T MOVE IT. ALL of the water will spill out.
Caused blue screen of death on new Toshiba satellite laptop. Two hour's help from Belkin's telephone support failed to fix the problem. I returned it and bought the Toshiba docking station instead, which is what I should have bought in the first place.
I ordered two of these to protect two new Nikon lenses. Unfortunately the lenses were backordered and arrived so late that I never thought to test these filters out, now I can't return them. :(Price: ExcellentBuild Quality: Poor! The glass in both my filters slides around as if it's too small for the threaded metal ring.Image Quality: OK in even, soft lighting; Poor in the presence of any strong light source. Both produce green ghost images when shooting in bright natural light or strong light source in dark room (e.g. birthday candles).Verdict: If you've got a lens worth protecting, you surely want good images from it, too. Do yourself a favor, spend a couple bucks more and get a better filter. I ended up with a $15 Quantaray UV filter and get no ghosts when shooting in similar conditions.
We purchased this as a gift and it did not work, Amazon says they will refund 50-80%. Frustration free packaging means units that have already been opened and returned by others. First time Amazon has ripped me off but we have already started ordering everything elsewhere. Amazon made 20 or so bucks but will lose thousands a year in sales. If you purchase this card test it within 30 days as someone else is going to get my busted card just as someone else before me had this one. Never had a problem with SanDisk and will always pay the extra for the real thing. Bye Bye Transcend AND Amazon.
This item caused a failure of the computer in my 2006 Corvette. I plugged it in the cigarettelighter and five minutes later my dashboard lights went out as did all the computer functions. When I unplugged it all the functions returned. I would love to get rid of it but don't know how.
I ordered this 1GB SD card along with a memory card reader from Blue Proton. My orders were processed promptly, my money accepted and the orders both shipped. The SD card was given a tracking number by Amazon; the second product, the card reader, was not given tracking info.I was notified that both items were shipped, and then those items vanished into thin air.This memory card was tracked by the USPS shipping system and my post office insists that it was delivered. I'm certain that I was home that day and heard no postal deliverer and found no package at my door. So even with tracking info I could do nothing to recover my package, then, since the PO says it was delivered.The memory card reader, also from Blue Proton, was never delivered nor heard from again by the USPS.Contacted Blue Proton via Amazon twice for help; no reply both times from Blue Proton.Amazon did eventually refund the price of the SD card, minus shipping & handling.I wouldn't ever recommend Blue Proton as a vendor after such shabby treatment.
I asked for a double CD Jewel Case and got a triple. This is totally unsatisfactory to me and I like to know if I can get double CD Jewel cases from this source.Thank you.Karin Meier-Rottmann
I bought this to connect my phone and tablet directly and it just does not work. It's a piece of junk.
I've had 2 Canon's and both had the lens retraction problem. No more for me. They will offer to repair if the warranty is out for $99. Or, they will offer you a refurb for, in case, $150. Not good enough...no more Canon's.
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...
The battery worked only for 2 hours on the first recharge. After that the battery didn't work at all.
The 5-star reviews for the Stroboframe cold shoe are definitely accurate; that's a great cold shoe and you can feel confident putting any flash on it basically.THe problem is that this is NOT the SAME PRODUCT! This is a product being sold by Adorama Camera as Stroboframe but it is actually a Flashpoint (different brand - makes cheap knock-offs of lots of photography equipment). That's why the price is so low - because it's not the Stroboframe.I purchased one and discovered this apparent false advertising scheme when I received a Flashpoint cold shoe. I immediately contacted Adorama and requested a refund and paid return shipping as well as the correct product. It seems they will be issuing me a refund while "graciously" allowing me to keep the product ("graciously" in quotations because to pay for return shipping would cost them the same amount as I paid for the product, plus the re-stocking effort - so they're really just doing themselves a favor by "giving it to me"). What they should do is give me the Stroboframe cold shoe, which is what I purchased and what I need. But Adorama is not very good with customer service. As they adapt themselves more and more for the consumer market (as opposed to the pro market, like B&H; PHoto), they try to pull these types of schemes on unsuspecting consumers who "probably don't know any better".In any case, buy it for $6 if you choose to do so; just be aware you will receive a cheap knock-off, not the mighty, original Stroboframe cold shoe!
Well...pretty bad. If your built in flash works, stop there, you're ahead of the game. I have a digital rebel and this flash works terrible with it. It doesn't have the power to fill low light areas never mind using it to bounce off the ceiling. I tried all different settings and I just couldn't get it to work right. Don't waste your time.
After some very meticulous shopping I decided on the Shure E2c Earphones. My first problem was that the supplier shipped a different model with no real explanation for the difference or the spec difference between the units. My second problem was with the earphones themselves. Right out of the packaging I was disappointed to discover that only one channel worked. Almost nothing from the right channel unless I had the volume level at full and then it was only barely audible. I tried the earphones with various sound systems with same result. Called Shure and they told me to return them for a replacement set. This review will be continued. The left side seemed to sound just fine but I am concerned with Shure's quality control. How difficult can it be to verify sound coming from both channels in a set of earphones before you package them up in an impenetrable plastic shield? I expected more from such a renowned company.
Cheap, heavy, poorly designed, and those are the good points. It's a perfect stocking stuffer for someone you mildly dislike or for a child who needs a 512MB flash drive and a tiny pair of funky pliers.
This is my third backlit Saitek keyboard, and I'll give Saitek a "B" for sending one full set of keys, and three sets of specific keys when the letters blurred and then "disappeared." It's hard to articulate, but the letters just plain wear off. After the W, E, N, U, I, and H wore out for the third time, Saitek sent me a whole set and told me to install the new "board." That was too much trouble, so I've been picking them off one at a time and replacing them. Today, I replaced the B, C, U, and H. I have to admit that the E, W, and N have lasted longer.Second, the blue back lighting is difficult to read. I would think white or yellow would have been better. During the day, I turn off the backlight. At night, I really have to squint to see what keys are what. I'm not a touch typist, but with an old IBM typewriter, I can still do 65-70 wpm. And I've been typing for 50 years, so this should have been the dream keyboard. It isn't quite a nightmare, but it's no dream either.Am looking for a replacement. Suggestions welcome.
This is my third digital camera (I wore out the first two as I use a camera on almost a daily basis shooting images for an online ebay store). I purchased this one based on the rave reviews here. However, I have not had the same experience. The positives: This camera is easy to learn to use, it is lightweight and compact, it has lots of fun different features to play with. The negatives: With my old cameras I would take 200 -300 images at a time and maybe 2-3 would not be viewable. With this SP-320 at least 1 out of every 3-4 images is useless. It has gotten to the point that I have to check the image after every picture to make sure that it is ok. When taking the picture, it will look to be in focus, the camera snaps the picture and I think it is ok. However, when I click over to view the image I get an error message. I took my original camera back to the store because I thought it was just a flaw in that camera. This one has the exact same problem. I am getting ready to take this one back to the store since all the other reviews here seem to be ok. I am hoping that my store just got a bad batch of these things and the next one will be better. Another suggestion for this camera is to also purchase a battery re-charger because a set of batteries will only last about 200 images.
The following may be of interest if you are considering buying this remoteFrom me to Harmony Technical Support 11/26/2007 02:22 PMI got this remote today. I bought it based on my excellent experience with your wireless trackman products. Right now I'm inclined to return the remote immediately because the programming software is so limited. Comments on the web indicate that you plan to release some 'real' software soon. When is this release planned and can I get an advance copy of the new software? Or even better is there some way that I can program the unit without using this dummies interface? On the positive side the hardware looks good. Please get back to me as soon as possible.From Harmony Technical Support to me 11/26/2007 02:22 PMThis is an autoresponse message. We have received your support request and will be responding soon.From Harmony Technical Support to me 12/5/2007 11:54 AMThank you for your recent inquiry about your Harmony RemoteWe apologize for the delay getting back to you. At this time our support center has been experiencing an unprecedented amount of calls and emails due to the amount of new customers. This by no means makes your Email unimportant to us. Our agents are working as fast and efficiently as they can to respond to all the support requests that we receive.I'm sorry to hear your dissatisfaction with the Harmony Software. Our engineers are always working on releasing new software to better improve the customer experience. Unfortunately there is no advance copy of the Software that we can send you. Any changes you require you will have to do through our web based interface. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We appreciate any input and suggestions from our customer's. If there is anything you would like to see changed then please do not hesitate to let us know. We can forward the issue over to the appropriate department. It would take some time to evaluate the feasibility of such changes; as such, we appreciate your patience while we work to improve the customer experience at Harmony......From me to Harmony Technical Support 12/5/2007 12:19 PMThanks for the response. I ended up returning the remote and getting another brand. I suggest that you consider making your interfaces open so that 3rd parties can develop better programming tools.From Harmony Technical Support to me 12/5/2007 12:26 AMYour recent incident update was from an email address not associated with your account. In an effort to maintain the security of your information, we cannot update your incident using this email address....Well anyway I tried to help.
I just returned the unit for a full refund. After having my SanDisk for one week, it failed to read on more than one pc. Oddly, the unit had a burn like smell when I laid it to rest. Looks like Kingston will be getting my business instead. Oh well...
This is great padding, but the sections you get once you've got it all together are just too big. You actually need more dividers.
This thing died on me a month or so after I purchased it. The device would show that it was turned on but the screen stayed black. I tried resetting it, went online for support, called Philips, etc. to no avail.
First, UPS provids a really bad service to deliver. You'll never received the item until you volunteer drive to their management center to pick up. It took me two days for nothing arrival. Of course UPS first react was "sorry, I'm not sure your item is here".Second, the package I received is different from what I'd ordered. Description was showing there's PerSono Audio Control Center software, believe it or not, you won't see this when you receive the pack.
Its probably the nicest looking case for the Tungsten T2, but does not provide a great deal of protection or usefulness.The T2 snaps in giving you access to being able to expand it via the open top, but it does not always rest securely in the case and can fall out of position relatively easily. It also is not very functional. It holds 2 mmr cards backwards so you cannot see the title of the card and it does not offer any kind of storage space for headphones, business cards, or anything else. It also folds open but the cover does not bend all the way behind the back of the case, so it is a bit cumbersome to hold in one hand.
This multi-way charger seemed like a really awesome device from the get go: 3 in 1, really cheap, etc. However, it's also really cheaply made. The car charger part was really the only part I used and within two months, it got STUCK in my cigarette lighter!! I tried to pry the life out of it, with no luck. It's now stuck in there and now I can't plug anything else in it, other chargers, GPS, etc. I highly do NOT recommend this to anyone.
on Jan.6,2008 I bought my son a "Defcon CL" combo cable lock. I brought it home ,picked a combination and tried it 3 times and it worked all 3 times!! I then went and put it on my son's computer and guess what? I can't get it off. I guess it changed the combination on it's own. WONDERFUL!!!!I then read all the wonderful reviews about this lock. I hope there are people who will read this before they buy.
I've had this keyboard for 6 months and as of today the lights still work but that's it. All the keys are dead. I unplugged it, tried different usb ports, a different computer and restarted my computer hoping that I hadn't wasted my money. It still just lit up...taunting me. I guess on the bright side I got it on sale so I didn't get ripped off the entire amount.
I am not the world's smartest NOR dumbest when it comes to electronics but for the life of me, I cannot figure out why when I point the remote directly at the system and push PLAY, the system instead increases the sound... or when I push VOLUMN UP, the system begins to fast forward the DVD. I am pretty sure I have a freaked out lemon here since it even occasionally occurs when pushing the buttons on the unit itself. When I do get the remote "working" the way it should, I have not been able to get the sound to be anywhere close to what it should be. The rear speakers are exceptionally low and cannot be adjusted, so unless you want the entire system up full blast, the surround sound from behind is pointless (I know it shouldnt be as loud as the front, but again, I'm talking almost non-existant). I suppose in this day, Coby can use the excuse that it's only $100 but for me, I don't have spare $100 lying all over the place. For now, I am out the money and out the system and will have to be satisfied with the sound coming out of my tv.
Well, maybe buy if all you are doing is printing from Office. This printer uses a host based driver that doesn't work well with non-Office products. I am trying to print from a financial program and it won't work. I contacted HP and was told politely "too bad". With host based drives, if it doesn't work, you're just stuck.If you need it to be HP make sure it doesn't have a host based driver. The HP tech recommended a refurbed 2550 otherwise you'll have to go with the large printers starting with the 4700 series. One last time - stay away from anything with host based drivers.
I got zeikos filters for two of my lenses, and I'm very disappointed. I get a green ghosting whenever there is bright sun, or if I'm shooting into a light. Indoors it's okay, and it will protect my lens, but I'm going to have to take it off any time I'm shooting outside, which is a hassle and a pain, and not worth the money. If you're looking for high quality images, do not get this filter. I'm going to buy the Hoya UV filter as soon as I get the chance, it's worth the extra money, and I regret cheaping out on this one.
Using this card with the Linksys wireless cable/DSL router and access point, the best I could manage in my house was 40-50 ft. from the access point, practically useless. I returned the card and got an Orinoco Silver card for $90. It has about twice the range communicating with the same access point, and I can now use my laptop anywhere in the house. No compatibility problems either (I have Win2000 on both machines).Buy the Orinoco!
I can't believe that a company would send an expired item. Portable Guy was the company that sent me 2 HP 96 Large Black Ink Cartridges. They were already expired 3 months ago. And I don't accept explanations that they MAY be good for any time past the date. I have contacted the company and am waiting to see what they will do for me but this is no way to conduct legitimate business. I would never order from Portable Guy ever again. Even if they fix this it is an inconvenienceOriginal HP 96 Large Black Ink Cartridge in Retail PackagingI don't need to deal with.
I bought a pair of these for my mp3 player sound is really nice for the price, if you do not want to spend more than $200 for a headphone, these looks like a good alternative, so i bought another pair. The headphone itself has no issues the real issue is the plug, it poorly made my first pair the plug was literally pulled off the cable, just regular use for a couple of months. I was really disappointed, even cheaper Jvc of Philips are better build that these. I wrote a complain to the company, never got an answer. so I started to use my next pair, i was very careful this time, which was a little annoying for me. this time after 6 months it started to get no sound from left speaker, and a week after no sound at all in both speakers. when i move the plug i can get some noise, that make me believe it is the plug or the cable again. good headphones but do no buy it unleash you want a headphone for a couple of months and trow it away after that.
I purchased a set of ER6i in July and after three months the internal wires are now exposed at the plug. The black external casing at the joint with the plug has broken. This is a disappointment. I sent an email to Etymotic inquiring about a warranty replacement. I could not find warranty replacement information on Amazon even though I purchased from Amazon LLC.
The idea is wonderful but the window is too small to be useful. I have it, have pictures on it, but never show it to anyone. Trying to find the right light to illuminate a tiny picture was ridiculous. Easier to show a few pictures in my wallet.
The Promedias sound great for about the first year. After that, the power switch/volume pot goes bad.I wrote to Klipsch and asked about this, and they referred me to some third party company they said would fix this (not free.) I am not sure how much they would charge for this, but this is unacceptable. I have a nice set of paperweights now.I will not be buying Klipsch again.
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.
This filter causes lens flares/internal reflections when used on my Nikon AF-S 50mm 1.4G lens. It's unusable when I have a light source in a photo because it will have a green lens flare on it.I gave it two stars instead of one because it does it protects the lens from dust/damage.
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.
Everything seemed great until after 2 weeks use the device could no longer be turned on.
I bought this camera in 2007 because of the good Canon name and the beautiful three inch lcd. I took good care of it, kept in in a protective case at all times and never scratched nor dropped it. Everything was good until about 1 year and a half after purchase. Issue #1: The on/off button stopped working. It sucked, but I could live with it since the display button could also turn it off and on.But then shortly after, the zoom stopped working correctly. Issue #2: It would zoom in close up, but wouldnt zoom back out again. I would have to turn the camera off and turn it back on again to get the display back to normal. I lived with that too because if i turned the camera off, it would go back to its original distance.But now at January 2010,three years later, issue #3: the button to shoot a picture will not work at all. This happened out of nowhere, I still have never dropped the camera nor carried it without a protective case. The camera will not take a picture. I can still look at all the pictures on my SD card that I had taken in the past, but it no longer will take new pictures. Canon says they will fix it for $100, but with good cameras at $150 now, I would rather run to Best Buy and get one of those, instead of the hassle of mailing it in, paying $100, then waiting a few weeks to get it mailed back.In the end, there were good pictures when it was working, but in my experience with this camera, it stops working well quickly. It damages way too easily, all by itself. I wouldnt purchase this if I were you, but if you still decide to purchase it, I would highly suggest purchasing a plan that covers it over three years. It starts to break after the 1 year warranty and keeps on breaking.
just got these... I don't care about quality i am using them temporarily but get something else.there are other cheap headphones with better quality.
I bought this mouse about 5 months ago from CompUSA, and it just died in the last 2 days. It works for about 15 minutes and then dies intermittently. I strongly advise NOT buying this mouse.
This might be the best little gizmo ever created, but it arrived with no instructions for how to put it together or use it. I'm usually pretty good with technical stuff, but this thing leaves me scratching my head!
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.
I received this DVD/VCR combination for Christmas 2003. It worked fine until February 2004 at which time the picture froze up and then further attempts to play a DVD would result in &quot;Loading....Loading....Loading....&quot; but would never play the DVD. I called Samsung and was advised to bring the unit in to Sears for repair. After three weeks, Sears called to advise that it was ready for pickup. When I picked it up, they told me all it needed was a cleaning. I brought the unit home and on the second DVD we tried to watch it again froze up and no longer would read any DVD. I called Samsung again and they e-mailed me a shipping label, advising that if I sent the unit back they would replace it. I received the replacement and hooked it up....it has the same problem! It simply flashes &quot;Loading....loading...loading...&quot; and will not play any DVD. I called Samsung again and they suggested I bring the refurbished unit that they sent me back in for repair! Quite honestly, I want my money back and am totally unsatified with this product and am still dealing with the nightmare of trying to resolve it. In reading the past reviews, I see other problems similar to mine. I am not even sure if I can bring it back to Sears now since the new unit they sent me has &quot;REFURBISHED&quot; stamped on the box and they no longer carry this product. Samsung now wants me to send the unit back to them again, and I am trying like heck to just get my money back or a different new model. I am told that I will need to speak with a manager, but they can't seem to get one off the phone to speak with me and I am waiting for a call back. When I explained that a year is half over and my warranty is half expired, I wanted to know if I would get another 1 year warranty with the new unit and they are telling me no. Since the average life of this product seems to be about 6 months before it breaks, I am worried that it will happen again and I will be out of luck. I would suggest that you not buy this particular model. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS TO HOW SAMSUNG DEALS WITH THIS SITUATION AND WHETHER OR NOT THEY CAN RESOLVE THIS TO MY SATISFACTION.
Like a number of other reviewers I have experienced the same problem; I have to perform a deep nozzle clean for the black ink before EVERY print job. Once this is done, the output is exceptional, especially photos, but this cleaning wastes time, ink and paper. From the number of other reviewers who have experienced the exact same problem it is clearly not a fault with my particular unit, but a fundamental design flaw of this model. Be very wary.
The quality of picture was actually quite good, until the player stopped working altogether.I've had this 2 weeks. The first DVD I watched, the player kept freezing and had to be unplugged to unfreeze it. This did go away, but one week later, the system won't turn on at all.The sound quality was passable while it worked, but the satellite speakers barely added anything, and it took a lot of fiddling with the settings to get any sound out of the center or satellite speakers at all.All in all, you get what you pay for. It's a cheap and poorly constructed system that works ok at best, dies completely at worst.
This item worked for a year and then died completely. It only had light use and I would not recommend it to others.
I bought this even after the negative comments from many customers. So far, it is running fine. But one day, after about a month of purchase, the adapter started making loud cracking noise. I thought that was the end of its use. But it started working again by the end of my drive! It's working fine now, but I am not sure how long it will survive. So be aware of its problems before you decide to buy this :)
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.
It's a nicely made product that did exactly what I wanted it to. Unfortunately I apparently got a defective one, because it conked out after a few days of intermittent use. At the price, I might try another one on the assumption that I was just unlucky the last time.
First off, this mouse is not for people with big hands. If you have average or smallish hands, it should be fine though.The LX7 seems to work well enough, if you have the right kind of surface to mouse around on. It didn't track at all well on my wood grain desk or the keyboard/mouse shelf that sits under it. The cursor would move a tiny bit then stop, making it almost impossible to use. I have never had a problem getting optical mice to work on my desk, until now. It worked well enough with the mouse pad I tested it with, but a good mouse works on a variety of surfaces, not just mouse pads.
After reading all those excellent reviews and the $30 rebate convinced me to get this printer. On arrival I excitedly followed all the instructions, putting in the print head and color ink tanks. Installed the softwares and I proceed to make my 1st print, guess what the print head moved back and forth but only white paper spitted out. Nothing was printed. Called the Canon support who was very helpful. Walked me through and did a dozen deep cleaning and other dianostics. Still it doesn't print. What a piece of junk this is. Don't buy this printer is my advice. Now I have to send this back for replacement and its bulky too. The $30 rebate is just not worth the trouble.
I don't know if this is a chronic problem or if I'm just unlucky, but mine doesn't hold it's position--it just flops down sideways, rendering it more or less useless.
My teenage daughter bought this camera with money she had saved. It worked well for a few months and then quit. Every time you turn it on, it will stay on for a few seconds and then beep that the batteries are dead then turn itself off. This happens every time, even when the batteries are fresh out of the package. This camera was a waste of money.
By now, I guess that you already read a several reviews about this product and learned that once you buy this product it's doomed to show that 'bAd' message as a final breath of death.It happened to me too after ~4 months.So do the math and just don't buy it.BUT, for all of you who experienced exactly what I have and only after it died on you, you decided to check in Amazon, there's still hope!I called Toshiba's customer service and they were very nice (really). After a short explanation of the problem, which of course they were aware of, they asked me to ship them the product with some details and a photo copy of my receipt and said that I'll get a new 2006 model instead within 7-10 days.Although the 90 days of warranty have passed, that's exactly what happened.I got today the SD-3990 DVD player - kind of the next incarnation of the bAd-old SD-3980.Well, so far it works...for how long? who knows?So even if your warranty is out of date, I think it's worth the ~$15 of shipment to get a new DVD.Try it...
After about 7 months it won't stay off. When I turn it off it comes back on after a few moments. I have to pull the plug. I've had problems with it reading the right tracks also. It does look good and sound good for a small system though. Maybe I got a fluke as it seems like many others are OK with it. Take your chances and good luck.
I purchased 2 of these sleeves for the Dell Studio 17 inch laptops. This sleeve will not work as it is about in inch too short. Product is very nice quaility.
Bought the first drive, stopped working next day. Called Sony, after too much talking and 3 days I flashed it with the newer firmware. Worked for another week, then all kinds of strange thing started happening... won't read CDs sometimes, DVD others, then it all works, then it doesn't. Finally exchanged at the store, and it worked just passed the store's return/exchange day.Tried with Sony again and the drive works with Sony blanks DVDs, but won't read my regular CDs!!!!! I think Sony knows this is a LEMON!!! They were really not willing to help. Lost my money on this one....
This is surely one of the worst buy I have made in recent years. The sound is not great and, above all, it keeps cutting people before they finish their message, sometimes without even recording it! This is not clever if you want to keep your friends around! It is now in the trash can...
With 1080p LCDs and plasmas already available on the market right now, WHY would you still wanna buy this contraption?Just imagine having to haul this massive thing up and down the stairs in a few years from now!
These headphones hurt my ears. They press on the cartiledge in your ears.I gave these headphones away to a coworker. He used them once and gave them away again! The range is about 100 ft, but vs 2.4Ghz headphones, these breakup with static anytime they feel like it! So the range should be 5ft without breakup. I guarantee if you give these to someone you will find them in a closet one month later!
I bought this filter for my Panasonic Lumix LX-3 camera as part of a package deal that also included the Panasonic DMW-LW46 wide-angle conversion lens and associated DMW-LA4 adapter. It seemed like a good deal at the time. I should have read the multiple reviews that criticized the filter's unacceptable tendency to ruin photos with reflections. More to the point, it's completely useless to me. It only fits on the adapter tube, and the only time I would be using the adapter tube is when I'm using the wide-angle conversion lens mentioned above -- which is far too big for this filter.
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.
I had purchased this along with my 50mm f/1.8 mkII thinking that it would protect everything well and improve my photos. While it did do a good job protecting, everything thing else was horrible. First, with any picture I took that had a light source...that light source was reflected in green on the opposite side of my photo. Second, the filter got STUCK ON THE LENS. I had to have it professionally removed! If you don't mind the green reflection in your photos, then by all means purchase this. Otherwise...stay far away! It is not worth the $23.
The title says it all. The device kept disconnecting from the wireless network and had to be reset. Then D-Link stopped updating their drivers. Probably not going to go with D-Link in the future.
This is a waste of money - it will drop the line even with only one wan being used.0 stars
I did not find this product satisfactory because it requiresd the installation of Nero. I have a copy of Nero already installed, but it is a later edition than that contained in this product. To use the new product I would have to uninstall the later version which I would not do so I have not used this system. It's too bad it appears I just blew my money. TS
Nice design and it worked well for 2 years, then failed. Not what I would expect for a belkin product. Shopping for another maker next time.
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
the cards are ok but you send it to me in a huge cage and for that they charge me about $35 that is more than what i paid for the cards so that actually sucked and i don't think i'll buy this type of cards here again!
I ordered these hoping that the other reviews were being overly pessimistic. I was wrong. The other reviews are overly optimistic.The Pros:- They charge up and work as bluetooth headphones/headset.- They fold up nicely into a compact package.The Cons:- No noise canceling when wearing normally on your head.- They do not come with the advertised mini-USB cord to connect to my cell phone (the cord is a 3.5mm to mini-USB, and the headphone side needs the mini-USB)- They are really ugly on your head.- Musical performance is fair.Functionality:I bought these specifically for working in the server room and for the occasional flight on the turboprop commuter and cross-country flight. The noise in the server room is a lot like a commercial flight -- a constant white noise in the background focused in the mid-to-upper range. The bluetooth feature would have been great for the server room work as I walk around but would like to remain tethered to the laptop or cell phone without a cord. The goal of quieting the white noise is not accomplished with these headphones. The bluetooth feature works fine.If I press the headphones very tightly to my head, so tightly that it hurts, then the noise canceling is noticeable. Wearing the headset normally, the noise canceling has no effect.Acoustically, the headphones are fair. The bluetooth audio works fine. The sound is shallow in both corded and bluetooth mode, but slightly better in corded mode. Good audio quality is hard to achieve from an on-the-ear headphone, but this set does not come close to my other headphones costing just $20-30. There is basically no bass, and the high end is also quite limited.How they could be improved:If these headphones were assembled into a solid and well-sealed around-the-ear design, they might work quite well.Summary:Do not buy these headphones. If you want bluetooth headphones, spend the 100 bucks on a nice audiophile around-the-ear set, and they'll do an as good or better job of noise canceling by simply sealing your ears from surrounding noise. If you want inexpensive noise-canceling headphones, go with the Plane Quiet NC-6 or NC-7 at 30-50% less money. Or, for even better noise canceling, and costing just pennies, get some foam earplugs.
I recently bought this headset at a chain electronics store. First, a nonessential plastic cover was missing from the box, which only hurts aesthetically (you can see the awfully cheap plastic innards) but doesn't alter functionality. However, it definitely does hurt your ear and has way too low volume. I used to have hours-long calls with an around-the-head 'standard' handsfree but with this one my ears protest.Also be aware that it looks much cheaper and flimsier in real life than in the pictures. Yet, I must admit it's extremely lightweight and has a decent sound quality.
I was happy with the sound and the features of this thing, but it had two annoying attributes I couldn't get past, and I returned it. First, the display did not have a dim setting that was dim enough for sleeping. I had to turn the display to the off setting at night. Second, the display constantly scrolled the iLuv brand name and the features of the device, and there was no way to turn off the scrolling! I don't need an alarm clock with a constantly scrolling advertisement on it.
I must have a headset to use a phone longer than a couple minutes due to a health issue and am one who reads reviews prior to purchase. I did so with this M220C and will be going through the hassle of exchanging it for something else after trying it out for a week. After figuring out that you could pull the plastic ear clip off and put in on the other way for the left ear I was able to get it on my ear with minimal difficulty. I called several friends and family and have used it for hours and the response on the sound quality from their end was very good. (with switch set to high setting on unit) When comparing the sound volume alone to another headset I have used it was low but tolerable if I turned the Panasonic cordless phone's volume setting up to its highest setting. In general use I often found myself pushing the ear piece in closer to my ear canal to make sure I heard things more clearly and the kicker which sends it back is that as others have mentioned it really does pinch my normal size and shape ear with the clip/loop that holds it place. (holds in place nicely I might add)If the volume wasn't so low on the users end I might have just lived with it, but not with the pain on top of it. Off it will go.
I had this unit for about 2 years, and after playing a VCD for the first time, it lost it's mind. Lots of green and red blocks on the screen. After that, I get the (apparently famous) Insert Disk message, and it won't play anything (DVD, CD, VCD, etc). I expect my consumer electronics to last longer than 24 months.
Purchased cleaning tape to use on Quantum Ultrium LTO2. Could not get the tape to work. Our computer technician tried all available options. Finally decided that the product was defective. We are in the process of returning at this time. I would not recommend tapes from this manufacturer.
when this printer prints correctly the photo quality is ok- i never achieved anything stunning, but acceptable. "When" is the operative word here. From day 1 this printer (or the printer's software) did not function properly - i would say i had to print about 4 (expensive) sheets of paper (and corresponding ink) for every satisfactory result.within a year and a half, the nozzels clogged (i cleaned regularly) and the paper feed failed - again,not consistently - so you end up wasting lots of expensive paper. .Epson's ink is overpriced -this seemingly low price for the printer is a classic bait and switch.I am not a computer novice, a former IT mgr, and have worked with dozens of different color printers - this is by far the worst I have encountered.
If you have a DSL modem, I would think twice about getting this router. It works fine for intranet communications, but it is constantly dropping the connection with the DSL modem. Often when it does try to reconnect, it will say the LCP Negotiation has failed (whatever that means), and there is not sufficient documentation that explains why this problem occurs. After all, if you are buying this router, you should always have your connection on, and not have to worry about the LCP Negotiation. It doesn't &quot;just work,&quot; something I supposed I have gotten to used to using Macs.
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.
The only part of this box that may be MDF is the front mounting baffle. The reast is cheap low grade 5/8" particle board. It has a thin layer of poly fiberfill but it's not enough for any effect other than to conceal the cheap particle board back and sides. The listed dimentions are also incorrect as well. Not impressed, the marketing is misleading.
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 saw this burner in a store, entered my name for the give away and to my suprise I won! It works pretty good,but it cost a lot of money for what you get.
I have an extensive I.T. background, working helpdesk and tech support for various organizations over the last 5 years. I have installed and uninstalled hundreds of printers, mostly because it is usually so easy to do. In fact, I've *always* recommended HP products to all my clients because they are so simple, reliable, and essentially ubiquitous.Not so for this printer! I have spent, and this is no exaggeration, the better part of 5 work days on the phone with tech support *just trying to install the printer*. Whereas some people can install with no problem, when there is a problem, it is catastrophic. Installation issues include:* Having to install the drivers (all 450 MB of them) multiple times; according to their support site, HP tells you some machines require multiple installations before they work. WHAT?* An installation program that crashes with no error or warning. Suddenly, it's just gone, and nothing's actually been installed. Or, of course, there's my favorite: An error message that's simply a blank pop up window. Pretty tough to address that one.* An uninstall procedure that's 4-steps deep. That's right--you have to run their uninstaller FOUR TIMES, and each iteration takes longer than the last. Be prepared, if you call tech support, to uninstall OVER AND OVER AGAIN, and repeat the same process OVER AND OVER AGAIN.When you call a tech support line and their first idea to address why the install program doesn't work is to update the drivers for your USB ports on a machine that's only 6 months old, they're fishing for answers, but nothing's biting. AVOID THIS PRINTER AT ALL COSTS! Sure it's cheap, but that's because it doesn't work very well!!!!!!
After I finally got around to having this amp installed, I was pleased as punch to having a little bass in my trunk. It sounded decent, for the price, and filled out the low end nicely.Unfortunately, the success was short-lived. After the first day (and literally less than 4 hours of use) the amp stopped working. I checked to see what had happened and the two 10-amp fuses on the amp were both blown. Perhaps I had the levels turned up too high, so I can claim responsibility for blowing the fuses (even though I'd think the built-in protection circuit would trip before the fuses blew - which it didn't). [Note: I'm using this amp with the Pyle 12" 600W sub, which you'd think would be a tested match].So, I replaced the two fuses and expected to be back to normal. WRONG. Now when I turn on my radio with the volume on the lowest setting, the amp turns on for a second and then immediately goes into "protection mode" (the green light turns red). This means no sound from the amp. All of my other fuses are in-tact, but for some reason, the amp just won't stay out of protected mode.Given that it's broken so quickly, I'd say stay away.
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 a huge and disappointing piece of junk. i've bought tons of consumer electronics products, including some from cyberhome, but have never purchased a lower quality, cheap, chinsy product ever.read the reviews...do not buy this product.
In my opinion these are not very good speakers for the serious persuit of sound. Their cut out levels are way to low. They cringe at the very signal of bass. According to their supposed stats my reciever gave them less watts than sufficient yet they cut out constantly. The thing that gets me is the protection circuit cut out woofer output more than anything, like the highs could handle more than the woofer could. So if your serious about sound reproduction these are not for you.Thats all I have to say about that.
I bought this amp about two weeks ago. I installed it in a 2002 Saturn L Series. I have a Kenwood deck hooked up to it with one 10 inch 1000 watt Kenwood Subwoofer attached. You'd think that a 1400 watt amp would power a 1000 watt sub just fine right? Well it SHOULD go that way, HOWEVER, this particular amp overheats after about 25-30 minutes, even after i turned the bass boost all the way to minimum. Whats nice is that it does have an overheat safety feature built in which shuts the amp off if it is overheating, so youre amp doesn't get damaged. That is nice, but most amps have that these days, and it simply doesn't make up for the huge fault of the amp. My guess is that the actual rating on this amp should be about 800 Watts. Calling it a 1400 watt amp is a blatant lie by the manufacturing company. I'm not going to get into the specifics and argue over the fuses (being 10 amp fuses they DO seem kind of small for a 1400 watt amp tho). I'm not going to argue with anyone that disagrees with this. I'm speaking from literal experience. My sub kept cutting out on the way from work after about 25 minutes of driving. I got home, checked the amp and it was too hot to touch. This amp would be good if youre wiring some low watt subs or speakers or if youre putting in one 1000 watt sub and only plan to drive a maximum of about 20 minutes in the entire time you own the amp. So to put in short terms: The amp pounds the sub well, but overheats in a short amount of time. Use youre best judgment on whether you want this amp or not.
After a year's use of my JVC GR-AXM18U video camera, which was a gift from my husband's parents, I got the "Safeguard Mode" message that suggests you remove the battery and try again. After a lot of expense and trouble, including purchasing a new, bigger battery, I put the camera on the shelf for another year.Today is my little girl's third birthday, and I really wanted to use the camera to memorialize the event. So in desperation I did a google search for "jvc vhs camcorder safeguard mode message" and have spent a good half hour reading that everyone else in the world who owns a JVC camera has the same problem, and that there's no way to fix it. The best solution is tossing it in the trash and buying a new one.I just want to shout to the world that JVC is a defective brand, the company should be sued, and there is an online group attempting to do just that. As for me, I will NEVER buy anything from JVC again, and if I can save a few other buyers from the same disappointment and expense, then that's the best I can do with this situation.
I bought this for hiking/the gym/running. I hated this thing from the first use - the controls use a spinning wheel to navigate the menu, then push the wheel to click the menu option. It's not instinctive or simple. The wheel often over-shoots, and I have to press it harder over time to get it to work. Also, the volume isn't good on the loud side. I max out the player volume and the stereo I feed it through to have it be loud enough to work out (I work out at home).There are better models out there, with better user interface.
UPDATE 5/25/12:My new ZyWall USG 50 was functioning perfectly for a week, and tech support even answered e-mails. However, my cable modem went bad, so I cannot be 100% sure the the problems that I had were related to the RV042. Needless to say, the ZyWall has a superior interface, and I do appreciate at how they provide support, rather than a phone number that just disconnects you after you are on hold for some time, and a website for which it's not easy to simply send an e-mail to support with the S/N.I raised the review to 2 stars to indicate that the product might work, and given that it's the least expensive for what it claims to do.----------------------I just got the product today and spent way too much time trying to make the most basic functionality work. I am thoroughly puzzled as to why I cannot get the RV042 to recognize my cable ethernet connection, while it recognizes the dsl connection just fine. I tested the cable connection and it works fine connected directly to a laptop. The system summary page only shows 0.0.0.0 for the cable modem. The Release and Renew buttons are there when the wire is connected, so I know the router sees the wire. I even wasted lots of time upgrading to the latest firmware and resetting to factory settings, both of which just wasted lots of time. i then tried to open a support ticket with Cisco, but that is not easy, as I spend tons of time registering, and to enter a support ticket, I have to register again! and the system does not recognize me. It is amazing how much time this router has cost me. So right now, the router does not do anything more than my existing wireless router for me. If I can't get this feature to work, I'm returning this product.To make matters worse, I must have tried for 30 minutes to create a support account, and I finally just got this message:The Registration application is unable to process the registration request.We apologize for this inconvenience. Please attempt your registration again. If you continue to have registration problems, please contact the Registration Support Team via an email to web-help@cisco.com.Thank you,Registration Support Teamweb-help@cisco.comSo, I ordered a Netgear Dual Wan to see if that works any better. Scratch, going to try the "ZyXEL ZyWALL USG50 Internet Security Firewall with Dual-WAN, 4 Gigabit LAN/DMZ Ports, 5 IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, and 3G WAN Support".I found some tech support conversation that recommended lowering the MTU and disabling the SPI, and, arghhh....nothing. Just wasted more time.So I'm trying to call the special amazon toll free number (800) 814-0180. Just holding, holding, and then disconnected. Arghh....3 times!Next day, I try again. And it seems like unplugging the cable modem and unplugging the router, and making sure the MTU is manually set at 1492, and it gets an IP address, and the speed seems decent. It's not quite as fast as a direct connection to the cable modem (maybe 80%), but it's a fair bit faster than the DSL line. OK. I cancelled my order for the USG50 and give the cisco one a try.Then a couple days later, my Internet connection is again wonky! No matter what I do, I can't get the RV042 to recognize the cable modem. Several hours of trying to get it recognize it fails again, and the address never goes to anything other than 0.0.0.0.Sure, the problem could be my cable modem, or maybe there is some magical configuration needed.May 12, 2012Once I get the ZyWall USG50, I'll be able to compare it. Today, I tried not only turning off the cable modem but also unplugging the cable, and then I turned on the cable modem, waited for all lights to go green, and then connected the cable to the rv042, and it worked! Very puzzling. Note, I did not turn off the rv042. Also, it seems like the rv042 would definitely detect the cable when it displayed 0.0.0.0, but release and renew never did anything. Then, a day later, the rv042 again lost the cable connection again.May 20, 2012Dual wan has been working now for about 7 days. Does work fine when it works.
Just bought the C633 easyshare with the series 3 printer dock for my wife for Christmas. This camera is junk. First of all, the software kept giving me errors and had to reboot/reload software 3 times before it would function. 2nd, The camera will not take clear pics unless it is perfectly still, which i've only found can occur when placed on a table (unbelievable!). 3rd, the batteries died after 25 pictures. (these batteries came with the camera)So now, I have no good Christmas pitures, a crappy gift that has to be returned, and wait in lines to return it.Unless I have a total lemon camera,which I'll never find out unless i by another one..hmmm...I don't think so, it's junk, and i probably won't be buying another Kodak product for a while.Jon
I bought two headsets: one for my computer at work (Vista), one for home (XP). The microphone doesn't work on either. I guess that if I had slightly more advanced computer knowledge I could find a fix, but this should be plug and play, and it's anything but.In addition, the headset actually damaged (to be precise, destroyed) the USB port on one computer. It's as if it "ate" the pins of the USB port, making it unuseable.This was the most expensive type of headset in the store. What a terrible purchase.
I ordered 2 of these, and the first one works fine, delivering appropriate transfer rates.The second is either a defect or result of a poorly designed product, at the very least indicitive of a lack of Quality Control at the factory.These come with a rubber cover that goes on the end of the connector, and when the cable is placed in service the protective covers must be removed.On my second cable, the force required to pull off the cover, also separated the outer jacket from the connector, including the braided shielding inside which is there to provide chassis ground and subsequent EMI protection. This braided shield is clearly paper thin, now that it's become visible.It wasn't that the cover was on the connector tightly, no worse than the same type of cover one might find on a DVI or VGA connector. It's rather that the jacket apparently wasn't secured inside the connector's cowling where the joint is made.I only write this review to make people aware that at least in my case, this item has a 50% failure rate.
Of the 20 DVD's I rented or borrowed from friends, only 2 of them played properly. The other 18 had a wierd problem where the brightness of the picture would fade in and out. It did it while playing movies, while paused, and in the menus. I called JVC customer support to troubleshoot the problem and they informed me that it was a disk specific problem. Since 2 of the disks worked fine, it's not their fault and there's nothing they can do. These are DVDs that worked fine in other players. Any machine that can't play 90% of the DVD's I try is worthless...
I really only got it because I had no other choice. When it's working right, its fine; with good life and a handy indicator on the back to check power level. However, my first one went south after only 15 months, and now won't hold a charge for any significant amount of time. I now have three of these (including the original, which is good for like 30 minutes) to make sure I get the time I need on the computer. The power source went south not long after.
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.
This is a perfectly fine product, but if you have small ears (which I've never really considered before but am quickly learning that I do) they're not for you. The too big (for me) buds could have possibly been OK, but the wrap-around (which, again, on the right person is probably great) has so much pressure that it made the buds press into me.
I purchased the DLink 24 Port Switch as a Xmas present in October. Helping a family member set this up today I received a "network cable is unplugged" message on the computer. CD manual is almost no help as the switch is supposed to be plug-and-play auto-sensing. When I called DLink, after a very lengthy hold, I was told the switch was no longer supported. I was directed to the DLink pay for help line and once connected the service rep, after taking my money for the call, told me again that the product was not supported and that I should try and return it to the location of purchase. After a call to Amazon customer service I was told I could return the product but since it was beyond the 30 day period I would have to pay a 15-50% restocking fee. When I told them I had shopped early for this gift and only opened it 3 days after XMas for the first time...the representative could only parrot the company line...no exceptions. It took another long wait, and a chat with a supervisor, for Amazon to issue an RMA and issue me a full refund. This is my second disaster with DLink...never again!!!
Works ok. I just use it to listen to news radio--it can be hard to precisely tune am stations. I used to have the exact same one, but this time around, it seems cheaper in quality.After I bought it, I saw it cheaper at Bed Bath & Beyond (which didn't originally have it).
These are the worst sounding earphones I have ever heard. The sound is so irritating I can't use them. I tried them with my Ipod, 2 phones, & my Stiletto 2. This was the biggest waste of 60.00.
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.
Unlike the above desciples of this camera, I found it to be one of the most poorly designed cameras out there. I will agree the picture quality was better than others, but if you can't get the camera to consistently capture the subject, what good is picture quality. My beefs are these: The box states as big as Dallas that this is a 90 fps camera. However, the software only allows 60 fps. I will agree this is a smoother ride than most others, but if it says 90 fps, it should be 90 fps. Secondly, the stand/clip is useless, both on a monitor and on a laptop. It will not securely clamp and thus will not keep the camera positioned correctly in either case. I had to constantly reposition the camera as the clip yielded and the camera slipped away. (yes, the tripod screw is great, but who wants to carry a tripod around?). And finally, the microphone is substandard, the results of which are full of static and dropped words; this is true whether I'm 2 or 20 feet from the camera. I also found the sofware cumbersome and the setup process required two reboots of my computer. It would also have been nice if, like Microsoft's LifeCams, it could also capture audio only. If this is "the best camera made", I would say the industry has quite a way to go yet.
I wanted a Philips brand receiver because my TV, VCR, and DVD are all made by Philips. It is conveinent to have the remote work automatically without having to program it and I have always liked their products. BUT, I do not like this receiver. For those who do not know, there is a big difference between the different brands of DirecTv receivers.The guide displays on this model is inferior to those of other receivers I have used mainly the cheaper Hughes systems. Hughes is much more functional when it comes to searching the guides and setting your favorite channels. When viewing the 'Info' of a program, the Philips receiver displays the info over the main part of the screen, while Hughes displays the 'Info' over the top portion of the screen. It doesn't sound like much, but it is nice to be able to search for another show while still watching the one on the TV.Also when scrolling on the on-screen guide, Philips only displays the current program playing. Other receivers display the next hour or so worth of programming. This is really bad when searching for someting to watching at 10:27 because everything is almost over, and the Philips is only going to show you the program the is currently on, not what is also coming on afterwards. The only way to view what is about to come is to view the full-screen guide in which you can not view a program and view the full-screen guide at the same time.I have also used the a few RCA receivers. The receivers are not bad, but the remote is harder to operate than the Philips and Hughes remotes. The Hughes remote does light up making it very easy to operate in the dark. The Philips and RCA are not back lit.
I have a tablet that had a high speed Core2Duo processor and it run very hot. Bought the fan to cool the tablet for portable use. Nice design, Light and cools ok, but it is made cheap, low quality. The plug from the fan to the computer is specific to the unit (not usb to usb on other units) and it is in a spot that make it difficult to use with a tablet PC in tablet mode. Look for an fan that is made from aluminum and does not use a propritary plug.
The sound was awesome for the short time they lasted. Wire came away from ear bud.
I got this clock radio in February, 2005. I liked the size, the look, the fact that it had both the nature sounds and the digital radio tuner. As time went on, I came to rely more and more on the three different alarm functions. Even the nature sounds, which were at first less pleasant than I had hoped (why have a seagull--or is it a person yelling?--interrupting the sound of the tide?), grew on me over time.Well, here I am in December, and the clock radio has stopped working. The speakers produce no sound. And of course the warranty was only for 90 days, so, once I account for the cost of shipping, any repairs will probably end up costing me almost as much as the clock radio did in the first place (provided I can find my proof of purchase, which I may have discarded). If you read most of the other one-star reviews, you'll see that I'm not the only one who has had this problem. It's a defect any potential buyer should know about.My experience with this clock-radio is very different from my experience with the two Sonys I have owned and still own. One of those is almost 24 years old, and it's not in the best of shape, but it still works. The other is 10 years old, and it looks and works like new. It's too bad that this Timex turned out to be such a disappointment.
It's the second one I bought today....the first one froze when I was trying to do my first donwload...went back to Circuit City and got another one...the second one was even worse...never turned on! Tomorrow I'll go back to get an IPOD!
I love the way this camera looks and feels, the battery lasts for forever, the pictures come out all right (although you can't really do anything worthwhile close up). All of that is wasted because the program used to get the pictures onto my computer has had major problems, and I am unable to use the pictures I take.So what is the point of taking the pictures?I am actually boxing it up to ship it back tomorrow. Such a shame, it really is a pretty camera.
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.
I do not trust my Cables Unlimited 4-PORT USB 2.0 Mini Hub.The idea of the device is great: Plug four USB devices into one unit, then connect it into your computer via one line. It is simple to use.Just because an idea is good, and its use is simple does not mean it works. I have only my mouse and my printer plugged in the hub, and occasionally, one will become disconnected even while still plugged in. Likewise, my SanDisk USB thumb drive (which I love), would disconnect. With a mouse disconnecting, it is a hassle. With a thumb drive, with files being used live, it is intolerable. I no longer use my thumb drive with the Hub.I do not recommend the Cables Unlimited 4-PORT USB 2.0 Mini Hub.Anthony Trendleditor, HungarianBookstore.com
The processing of this order had a lot to be desired. At one stage it was canceled but now it arrives in the mail.Hopefully I will not need to use it.
I bought this TV to pick up Armed Forces Network signals at my base in Iraq (transmitted from ON the base, BTW), and all I get is a very poor picture and sound I can barely hear. The reception is worthless in my opinion, so I packaged it up and sent it to my son back home...thanks Axion, I had to go out and buy a regular TV for $99, which works perfectly with the enclosed rabbit ears.
This filter flares excessively and is unworthy of any optical system. All inventory should be recycled immediately. Once again you don't get what you don't pay for. The clear Nikon filter that I replaced this with functions very well.
I bought these to use when running, and they do fit on my ears (though they're a bit big) and stay in place. However, the sound on these is truly terrible. Tinny like an old fashioned AM radio. Very disappointing. And I don't think my expectations are too high. Comparing these to other $10 Sony headphones I've had (the kind with the earbuds that look like these, but with a headband instead of the around-the-ear clip), the sound is nowhere near as good.They get two stars for being cheap enough to be virtually disposable, but for listening to music these headphones border on unusable. Beware.
This drive was a good price, and it works as advertised, but the problem I have with it is that the cap does not snap on; it just slides on. I keep the traveldrive on my keychain in my pocket most of the time, and I lost the cap about a week after I got it. I still use it and carry it around without the cap because I paid for it, but if I had to do it again, I would get one with a snapping cap, even if it cost a little more.
We've had this for 2 or 3 months. I have never noticed any difference in the air unless I'm sitting right next to it breathing directly from the machine. Biggest problem is that the fan in the machine dries out it's own filter, water never makes it completely to the top. We have to physically flip the filter over to get it fully wet, and that's only for a few hours. It does this from the very beginning, even with a new filter. I can't recommend this at all. I had to give it 1 star, I guess that's because it is quiet.
This card installed properly and is recognized as a standard OHCI card by Windows XP Home SP2. My camcorder is also recognized by Windows in the control panel. I can control my JVC miniDV camcorder with it. FFwd, Rev, Play, Pause, Stop works. But I am unable to view or to capture video with it. I am using a Dell Dimension 3000 Celeron D 2.66GHz. I tried two different firewire cables, tried the card in two different PCI slots, tried all ports on the card one by one. Still no video in Windows Movie Maker or Nero7. Boot, re-boot, cycle power...The same camcorder works fine using same cable on a Compaq 5700T running Windows 98SE (PIII/500MHz)! Has built-in Firewire ports.I will spend more on a Firewire card next time.
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.
I did a considerable amount of on-line and a small amount of in-store research before I decided to give the NEO a try. It looked like it would be everything I needed in a PDA. I had heard about the 'fingerprint' problem, but I figured I'd be keeping it in a case, so no big deal. So I ordered it, it arrived, I put the batteries in, turned it on...and nothing happened. Tried 'resetting' (even though it hadn't been 'set' in the first place), nothing. Tried new batteries. You guessed it. Maybe I just got unlucky, but mine went right back in the box and on the next UPS truck out. Picked up a refurbished Palm IIIxe for about half the money I paid for the Neo and I've been delighted ever since. (The fact that the Palm doesn't absorb fingerprints like a sponge--unlike the Neo--helps things, too.)
I have no issue with cameta but this item is junk. buy canon!!!. it locked onto my 30d and would not release. the pin.spring bent and I had to destroy it to remove it. same thing with opteka flash unit, buy oem , just not even close to canon quality.
I'm a computer geek.I have been building/fixing computer since 1996I used various network adapters 3com, linksys, d-link, Airlink101, etcI was happy with my cheap airlink101 n card which i bought about 3 years ago,but I switched to D-link hoping to get some performace boost.Computer randomly crashes with it, and It have random lag problem.at first I thought it was memory or other problems.. but after long trouble shooting method, I realized it's the driver problem.by installing 3rd party driver, my problem has been solved, but I had to installed that manually.I have two of these, and one of them just died after about 1 month of use.I re-installed my cheapo Airlink101 n card and my PC is running great.Buggy software. stay away. these extreme-n card is extremely buggy!
constantly drops the connection with rogers 3mb service, i DO NOT recommend this product, the only SEMI-FIX is to upgrade the firmware and PRAY for the best. If you use this product for file-sharing, you will be disappointed, if not, you may get luck and it MIGHT work for you.
It did not work out of the box. I called Samsung customer service and their rep ran me through all of the diagnostics that I had already performed to determine that the component video connections were malfunctioning. After going over this for close to an hour --with primary and secondary support-- Samsung provided a ticket number and said the unit needed to be shipped out at my expense for warranty repair. I decided instead that I was done with Samsung and shipped it back to the vendor at my expense for refund on the purchase price. I lost shipping expenses, but Samsung lost a customer for what I consider to be buyer-beware treatment.
Saitek's Eclipse II is an updated version of the Eclipse illuminated keyboard. The original design was a decent keyboard with blue lighting, a 3 step brightener/dimmer and a better than average key touch. The Eclipse II improves on the basic design by having a much better wrist rest, and three colors of light: red, lavender and blue. It fails miserably, however, in actually having the keyboard being legible while lit. The original Eclipse's lighting, while not outstanding, was adequate enough to read the keys in low light. The Eclipse II, however, is virtually unreadable with the blue light, and the red and lavender lighting is not much better. The keys appear not to have been properly etched for the light to penetrate. Stick with the original if you want one, or step up, spend a little more, and get a Deck illuminated keyboard, which is what I did.
Although this microphone does work, I have to be right next to it. (~6 inches away, tops) Low sensitivity. Buy another one.
This router is nightmare. Out of the box the wireless would not come up, the web interface was very unresponsive. I tried to make it work. I upgraded the firmware to the latest version available on Cisco's site to no avail. I reset the configuration by using the reset switch to no avail. Router would lock-up while I was attempting to configure the router. Wireless never came up.I have set a large amount of networks with wireless APs and router and I have never had so much trouble with any device as I did with this "thing".After trying for an hour to have this POS configured I gave up put it back in it's box and sent it back to amazon.Bad product! Bad product Bad product! Stay away! You've been warned.
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'.
When I ran out of the wax guard sheet that came with my E2Cs, I foolishly thought Shure would send a new sheet of wax guards - essentially a tiny sheet of 10 stickers - at virtually no cost. While Amazon sells these at a cheaper price than some other outlets, I would still baulk at paying anything over a couple of dollars for these.I am going to take the suggestion of the previous reviewer and simply manage without wax guards from now on. If that doesn't work then I may even have to consider replacing, what are excellent headphones, with a pair that doesn't call for wax guards.
Take care, any Toshiba DVD player that is region free will not be replaced by Toshiba even if it goes wrong within a year. Toshiba will not handle any machines other than Region 1 and will tell you to contact the supplier for a replacement.
Don't be fooled by the enticing 6 megpixels that this camera offers. I'd been waiting along time to upgrade from my 3 MP Nikon Coolpix SQ as the prices of the higer resolution cameras continued to drop. What've I've discovered, however, is that there is so much sensor noise in the full resolution 6 MP images from this HP camera that the additional resolution is worthless. The images look absolutely horrible. My little Nikon SQ with it's lower resolution produces much sharper pictures at every image size. Do your homework and make sure that the sensor in the camera you're buying is a good one.
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.
I have had this keyboard for 4 months. I never did like the mouse so I didn't use it other than to verify its function. It worked, but lacked 100% every time precision that a cable-connected mouse has. The keyboard however, worked like a champ for about 3 months. Then for the last several weeks of its life I would have to re-initialize the transmitter/receiver. It would work fine for a day or two, then I would have to re-init again. Then finally it stopped even re-initializing. I did the normal troubleshooting, checked the batteries, connections, interference from other devices that transmit, etc. I believe it has bought the farm.
I used this device happily in my RV under Windows XP. It's not nearly as fragile as it looks and travels very safely in the padded box it arrived in.Using XP, it has great software that shows you both signal strength and signal quality for all available WiFi networks. Once connected, it has a series of blue lights on the base that indicate signal strength so you can fine tune the direction you aim it in. My only gripe was that it's hard to aim at low transmitters without shimming up the base (that, and the usual clueless tech support).It works best if you disable any internal WiFi card in Device Manager.All that goes out the window for Vista. No meters at all, the lights on the base never change --- ever, your WiFi connection will be lost periodically, and your browser will crash often.The people at Hawking have known about these problems for about two years. Why they haven't fixed them is a mystery to me since it's costing them many thousands of dollars in sales.
When I bought the product I had high hopes for what it would do. I am master's student trying to transcribe my interviews for my thesis. I wanted a product to take my recorder interviews and turn them into written word. This software does not do that. All the software does is allow for you speed up, stop and rewind a recording with your foot. This foot pedal somewhat eases the process but if you did not use a Sony IC recorder the software will not read anything that is not a .wav file. My recorder of course saves the audio files as .wma. So I then had to download conversion software!! The headphones provided with the software and foot pedal are of poor quality especially for the price the product costs. I ended up having to combine the transcription software with Dragon Naturally Speaking to transcribe my interview. It has been a big hassle. I would not recommend this item for if you are expecting a faster and more efficient process.
My 11 yr. old daughter bought this camera using her birthday money ... it broke within minutes! It was difficult to use and the shutter-button to take the pictures broke after 4 pictures! Definitely a waste of money!
I just never received the product and I don't know how to claim, don't have the option to make it
Item does not work, do not waste your money as I have done.
After 30 years of playing with sound gear, part of that as a professional sound technician, I can say this is the worst-sounding piece of recording equipment I have ever laid hands on, and I include in that assessment a vintage 1988 Casio SK-1 8-bit sampling mini-keyboard. With a half-decent external mic and recording on "High Quality," the level of warble and self-noise is almost bearable. Almost. I honestly don't know what kind of diabolical mind distributes a product this annoying for sale to paying customers. It should have been decked out in cartoon colors and given away for free in cereal boxes. But since RCA (whoever that storied brand name belongs to now) saw fit to go to market with this abomination, it will be the last RCA item I buy for a long time.I was wondering where to find the specs for this device, but then I realized no company in its right mind would publish them. It would be like publishing a picture of yourself committing murder.For $84, you can have the Olympus DS-2, a stereo digital voice recorder that sounds perfect and has a slick USB interface. Or for $5, you can go to a garage sale and get an old Radio Shack cassette recorder. Anything but this hideous noise box.
This GPS unit is out of memory out of the box! I won't dispute any of what was said above, but be aware that all the voice options, all the help, all the frills that come loaded on your XL when you pull it out of the package take up so much memory that you can't update you maps with them on the unit. They must be sacrificed in order to download and install any up-to-date maps. This was a great big deal breaker for me... my unit TomTom XL 330s went straight back to the store. The pity is that TomTom knows this and refuses to acknowledge their design flaw. Don't buy this unit.
I BOUGHT TWO OF THESE AND FOR SOME REASON I COULD NOT PROGRAM THEM LIKE I DID MY OLD KEYBOARD. I GAVE THEM TO MY TWO DAUGHTERS.
I used these for biking. They were ok for a few days, minimal wind noise, but the left side just stopped working after less than 4 hours of use.
This unit was installed on my Suburban. The installation facility (Mobile One) never got FM modulator to work which forced my kids to use either headphone or speakers on the Sony system itself.The screen is nice but we noticed the DVD player starting to skip or freezing up after 6 months. Sent the unit back to Sony for repair and so far after about 20 days, I have not received the system back from them. Sony definitely has poor repair facility with poor communication. They kept telling me that someone will call me back within 24 hours and I never received any type of reply back from them. I have spoken to their supervisor and so far no one has "authority" to do anything over there. Previosly, I had a problem with another Sony product and it took them three different times to fix the problem.I am beginning to think that Sony is not the company that I thought it was. I am actually looking for 40 or 50" TV for my living room and I decided not to look into Sony at all.This unit is nice when it works. However, I would advise you to purchase a portable DVD player with display unit which is around $300 to $400.
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.
We bought this during the winter when our bedroom became very dry during the night. We ran this for two days straight w/ no help. The only thing it did was cool the room -- the humidity did not increase. I too held onto the box &amp; will be returning it for another type of humidifier.
Has led me in the worng direction more than once and it has ALL the updates.
Although this camera has analog input it has no S-Video support. So the higher resolution is wasted in some situations. Also this camera does not have video output when there is input from Firewire as in most digitla editing systems. If you want a cheap usable camera, it's okay. If you want to integrate it into a firewire editing system or have an S-Video capable monitor, look elsewhere.
I'm definitely in the minority here.I had a C400 which suddenly stopped working (shutter stopped working). Unfortunately, I didn't find out about it until I had wasted several rolls of film. Luckily, the snapshots I took were replaceable. Still I expected more from Kodak.If the reviews here are any indication, you will have better luck than I did.
when your computer dyes & you lose all your music except for the bit on your ipod...you wont be able to transfer it to your new itunes library.& to those of you that say "no, you can" then why cant i? ive tried.before you tell me to go to: file > transfer purchases from ipodit wont do anything it will act like its doing it for 2 seconds tops. then stop & none of my songs are in my library.OR before you tell me to go to: my computer >ipodit only shows up for a few seconds, then gos away & if im able to click on it in those split seconds & get into it it shows no folders inside it what so ever,its empty apart from a text doc named "BOOTEX". & then it will close.((i am willing to change this review if anything changes. till then its crap,& dont waist your time)
When my husband tried to make a second batch, it created too much heat and burned out the thermostat in the microwave. The repair bill is nearly $200 for my GE Spacemaker "over the range" microwave.
I was once Panasonic's biggest supporter, always the first to suggest their products to those in quest for quality electronics. However after purchasing this DVD model, I can no longer. After one year of faithful service (coincidence that it's the same date the warranty expired?) the optical pickup went south on me, and now the player will only play 1/3 of my discs (and even then not very well). I picked this model because of its high reviews, so it was all the more shocking to me when I saw other reviews here about the same problem, but if your considering purchasing a Panasonic DVD player, be forewarned.
In the past 10 years of using numerous types of computer software this one has to be the worst. Even after reading the entire manual and troubleshooting tips from the website, I have spent hours trying to do things that are very simple in other software - such as simply saving a map that you have put an hour or two into creating. It is a very complicated and frustrating process. I'm sure I will finally figure it out, but I'll have to take detailed notes to be able to do it again!
Sound quality was ok. Read the reviews here first, and breezed by all of the 'Hurt my ear after a few hours'. Well, it hurt my ear also. The wife tried it and she said the same. Bought this months ago. Its in a drawer now.
Do not buy these if you like the music you listen to. That is, unless you typically listen to music from inside a tin can. Really, these do sound awful. The speakers are aligned goofy and I feel someone standing next to me can hear the music better than I can.These are also very uncomfortable. I bought these to use them while running, but the cheap earbuds that came with my iPod do a better job at staying in than these. Sure, they physically stay on my ears, but the little buds that actually go into the ear never stay in.Also, they're ugly. There's a goofy piece of plastic sticking out on each ear. Other models don't have this, so I see no reason why Sony modeled them like this.To top it all off, the plug doesn't connect to my iPod correctly. Anytime it moves the slightest bit, you hear painful distortion sounds. I've tested this with several other headphones and it only happens with these. So, unless you plan to sit still and never move, expect to hear more distortion than music.
very useless. very bad quality. software is very old and probably will not work with anything newer than windows 2000/xp
Drops connection at times. ipconfig /renew sometimes works to correct things. Most often, I have to reboot the computer or reboot my linksys access point. I do not recommend this adapter (or for that matter the base access point).
I bought this product and when I installed I realized that one of the module did not worked. I want to return it, and I do not know to whom I need to talk.!!!!!!
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.
Even after adding foam pads to these suckers, they're just horribly painful to have in my ear, even for a few seconds. I forced myself to endure the discomfort and try them out with my mp3 player, and aside from the physical pain, they actually sounded pretty decent. Not an incredible amount of bass, but they're pretty loud and accentuate the mid trebles a bunch. Sony used to make a similar all-black model to these that sounded great and weren't so physically oppressive to the ear. Unfortunately, my old ones stopped working so I tried these - what a mistake. So I guess if you're into an intense, pinch-like pain on the inside of your ears & mediocre sound quality, these headphones are the perfect match.
I just got the Kodak EasyShare Dock 6000, which came with this battery pack. I also followed Kodak's charging instructions (charge fully, discharge, charge fully, discharge, etc.) and still this battery would not hold a charge past 4 or 5 photos. It's junk! I am looking to see if another company makes a battery pack that can be used with this Dock. Till then, I will stick with CR-V3 lithium batteries.
Pros: This unit does everything I expected. I can hear the automated weather report, and it can be configured to listen to various weather stations. It can be used as an alarm clock. I assume it will turn on in an emergency but this is difficult to experiment with, the "test" only turns on the light, not the audio.Cons: The design of the unit makes it so that it cannot be placed close to the wall on a table because the power supply and antenna stick out a ways. The antenna cannot be placed at all useful angles because the "elbow" is located a little bit under the plastic housing, which makes it sit even farther from the wall because it cannot be oriented straight up. It seems to take 5-10 button presses to get anything done in the menu system. For example it has an alarm clock and you have to press: menu, up, select, up, select, menu to turn on/off the alarm clock. Setting the alarm time takes quite a few more steps. If they would have added a separate alarm clock button that controlled only the alarm clock functions it could have many fewer steps to get things done. Most other functions take as many or more steps to complete. I consider myself a gadget person. I can pick up most electronic gadgets and get around without a manual. This unit is fairly useable without the manual, but fairly annoying to set up.The single most annoying thing about this unit is the beeping when you press the buttons. It is pretty loud and cannot be adjusted or turned off. Maybe if it didn't beep so loud I wouldn't notice there were so many button presses to get things done.Edit: Now I've had this thing for several months. I can't find a good station for it to tune into. It keeps displaying "check reception", and there aren't that many channels to choose from. Maybe it needs to be in a different location in the house.
The product listing certainly implies that this is a charger for Fuji cameras (FUJI Finepix S6000fd S6000 S9100 S1 PRO S2 S20 S3 S3000 S304 S3100 S5000 S5100 S5200 FUJI DS-7 DX-10 DX-5 DX5 DX-7 DX-8 DX-9 MX-1200 MX-1400 MX-1500 MX-500 xia Ix10 xia iX100 FUJI FINEPIX E900 S9000 S9500 S5100 S3 S5000 S1 S2 S20 PRO S3000 S304 S5500 S602Z S70)In reality it simply charges AA batteries
I sent it back twice to get repaired, each time they called me saying there was nothing wrong with the camera, but they agreed the indoors pictures were noisy... I ended up returning it
i have called the seller two times, i need to send it back --i can not get it to work ,,i hope they take it back as i took it on a trip to nogales az with me ,,
This unit is difficult to tine the stations. And it is not sensitive enough to receive very many stations.I used it when I walked at our local city park which is located on a tall hill. Sitting in my car in the parking lot, the car radio picks up all of my favorite stations. When I am walking and using this radio I get nothing except stations fading in and out as I walk along, and when coming in, the stations are very weak.I thought about giving it to charity, but the idea of some poor kid trying to use this radio was jut too much. I put it into the cities &#34;Electronics Recycle&#34; system. Good Riddance!
Am I doing this wrong? These do not work for me. Anyone had this problem?
I ordered a Sony camera battery from Aqua Tech. Once charged up it would not hold a charge for more than 20 minutes. On closer inspection it is clear that the item I got does not meet size specifications for the real Sony battery and it has Chinese characters on the label. I was unable to photograph a college graduation because of this bogus battery. A new battery bought from a reliable vendor has worked fine for several weeks now. Do not trust this dealer.
We purchased this set of radios for a Christmas present, and based on the description provided...the impression is that "everything's included", right? Wrong. We did receive the radios, and the rechargeable batteries and chargers were in a seperate little box, but thrown in with the radios in the Amazon box. (Should have known something was not right when we saw that) We inserted the batteries, and then immediately tried to hook them up to the chargers, only to find out the chargers are NOT compatible with the radios. They don't fit! We called Midland directly to find out if we were doing something wrong...and they informed us that the chargers included with this set only work if you BUY MORE DEVICES TO PLUG THEM INTO!!! They also indicated that they can only assume that Amazon does not know this and is selling it all as a package. Unless you plan on going out and spending more money on another accessory, stay away from this particular "deal". Waste of money and time. Amazon did issue us a refund...so kudos to them for that--but more importantly I think they need to revise or remove this item as it is very deceiving.
4 months old and off to the Service center. The sub shut off so I used my back up sub. Same problem. Major pops out the sub channel. I would stay away from this one. When it worked it sounded real good.
I've had this cable for a little over a year now. I usually unplug the cable from the outlet and computer and store it in my desk by looping it to keep my office tidy. I suppose it's a combination of the plugging and unplugging and looping that now usually leads me to having to jiggle the plug around so I can get a better connectivity. The cable still works but if I move or adjust my laptop, I lose connectivity. I suppose for the price, this cable is alright.
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.
Not real impressed with this product. I chose it because of the Orville Redenbacher endorsement and the price was right.First, the popcorn is dry, bland and not very tasty. I've tried several brands of popcorn and even smothered it in butter or other flavorings. I've tried popping with very little oil and with the max amount. The feel and taste of the popcorn cooked in this popper is substandard and just not worth the effort.Second, the container has a ridged well in the bottom where this power cup disc is placed but oil will leak past the disc into this well which is very difficult to clean. The entire bowl stays greasy and no matter how much soap and hot water I use, it will not get squeaky clean.Third, the powercup discs claim that they can be used mutiple times and if you don't use oil to pop the popcorn, that disc IS reusable, but the popcorn is too dry and bland to pop oiless. When using even the smallest amount of oil, this paper disc becomes permeated with oil and even though they say you can just wipe it off, it still soaks in the oil and softens the paper and I'm not real fond of using a product that has had food residue on it for weeks. If you are using the bowl to eat from and have added any flavorings or butter, this furthers contaminates the disc. The discs are not too expensive in Walmart but on Amazon the price of S&H; alone makes this product very expensive to use and maintain if you use it several times a month. I'm looking at other poppers that don't require that I buy extra parts just to continue using it. This popper would be useless if they no longer made the concentrator discs. In order to start a batch of popcorn you have to insert the powercup into the bowl and make sure it's seated properly, then twist on the power base and make sure it's tight, then you can add your popcorn and oil before adding the lid. That's a lof of parts to find put together.Finally, when popping is done, be careful when removing the lid. There is a lot of steam and it is hot. The power base is extremely hot so be sure to remove it before using the bowl but also be aware that there is HOT oil in the well of the bowl so don't sit it on your lap or any heat sensitive surface.In summary, you get what you pay for. Personally I'm going for slightly higher priced initially but cheaper in the long run product such as theWest Bend 82306 Stir Crazy 6-Quart Popcorn Popper, Black. I haven't tried it but is has some great reviews. In the past, I've used theWhirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popperfor years. The kids loved taking turns with the handle and the popcorn is movie theatre good! I might just get both-the electric one for everyday use and the stove top one for camping, outside events and power outages (I live in hurricane country and it's hurricane season). But I won't buy another powercup. When I run out, all of this goes in the garbage.
I stopped buying Genuine Epson Ink, just way to much money. They say you are out of ink and will not print anymore. You replace it and shake the cartridges and hear there is still ink in them....
I got this because I wanted a quick way to charge up my iPod without having to have a computer nearby and dealing with the syncing, etc. This thing lasted a WEEK. I used it three times and never got to even try the car adapter. I tried other wires, other plugs. Just a big piece of junk. Do yourself a favor and just buy the one from Apple. It's made for it and it will last and last.
So i'm messy and disorganised a Palm Pilot (IIIe) is perfect for me. I do not buy animal products so this case seemed perfect. HA! imagine a thick piece of flexible rubber built so if it breaks there are no parts a child could eat. This makes it not only bulky, poorly designed, but in conflict with the actual purpose of owning a case. the top doesnt stay on unless its taped down and forget about dropping it as nothing is holding your palm down inside. besides all this, let me mention that the pieces are so crudely put together dont even think about having liquid near by - one spill would leak completly thru the case... I've not tested this theory, but logic states that liquid can go thru spaces like these. Save your money and effort and look elsewhere, a company should be ashamed to put out such a poorly designed product.
We bought four (4) with a mfg date of April 2003 and a purchase date of July 2003.Three (3) are dead and one is going (as of Sept 2005) --- all from the same cause! The backlight fluorescent lamps fail. If you buy theis monitor get an extended warranty for sure or don't buy them. I can be contacted for verification at Micro Perfect Corporation.Good Luck,Greg
I don't care if I paid $100 bucks or just a couple dollars. I didn't get my order and I'm wasting my time writting a complain and a review. If I were you stay away from this seller.
Leaves behind streaks. No matter how hard I try, I cannot use it on my computer display or HDTV without leaving streaks. Monster products are and always have been overpriced and have some of the worst customer service ever!!!I don't plan on purchasing this product or any Monster product again!!!For best results get an iCloth or a Libman Windex Cloth!!
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 picked this up with a music order for my 350d - big mistake. The class came chipped, scratched and smuged; Tiffen filters are of very poor quality.Do yourself a favor, like I did, and find your local camera supply store and pick up an optical grade filter for maybe, oh, 10 dollars more. This Tiffen one was so bad that the scratches made their way onto some shots and ruined an entire day of shooting.
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.
After using them for 1 month, and now they are giving me electric shocks... yes yes..electric shocks...its crazy.. I hate these earphones.. HOW can sony make a product and not test it well.Please dont buy these..
This company offers overpriced screens and is unresponsive and unfriendly to customers who have a problem. If you want a less expensive screen protector of simiilar quality, try Clarivue.
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.
this card works great until i upgraded to a AMD 64 bit prossessor with a MSI motherboard. Now it constantly flickers and freezes everytime i start a game. I also bought a 9550 thinking that the 9600 went bad and to my amazement it wasnt the card being bad. I will never buy another ATI product EVER AGAIN!! their CATALIST messed up my 9600 and same for the 9550!!
THIS IS A VERY GOOD CAMERA,ITS EASY TO USE AND UNDERSTAND.VERY EASY AND FAST TO PRINT PICTURES. ITS JUST A NUMBERONE CAMERA ALL THE WAY.
This card did not work in anything I own except for my laptop. Being a class 6 I hoped it would work in my car stereo (Phase Linear UV8020. I wouldn't recommend it unless you already knew it would work in your device!
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 have owned this unit for four months. I am still using it, including its Media Server functions. Software that comes with the unit is both buggy and feature-poor. If you are or can be using any other backup software (Norton, Acronis, etc.) you're better off doing your backups like that and then you don't have any use for Maxtor's excuse for software. Unit can be managed by accesing its interface via web by IP.My 2-star rating comed from the unit loosing all communication with network at least twice each week. It gives "The specified network name is no longer available" error when you try to access it and the ONLy way to fic it is to physically pull the plug. The power button does not work in this case. By the way, it is not very healthy for your hard drives to be hard-unplugged this way on routine basis. They need time to spin-down properly, which is why it is so upsetting that when you have no choice but to reboot, the only way to do that is by unplugging the drive.Will one of these days the drive remain inaccessible even after I unplug/replug it? Judging from posts here--very likely.If I had to buy a NAS again, I would go with Netgear's NAS.
A week after purchasing this keyboard (Saitek Eclipse II), the N key would randomly stop working. I popped off the key and found that the gel pad underneath the keys wasn't aligned correctly. I was able to stuff something under the bottom of the N key to get it to strike the pin correctly. Problem solved. Another week or so later, the shift keys would intermittently act as if they were being held down. This wasn't a big deal though as it didn't happen that often. A few days later I noticed that the entire number pad would stop responding for a few minutes at a time. Then the arrow keys randomly started going by themselves. Then I started losing LEDs. After that more keys stopped functioning like the N key did originally. After I had had the keyboard for about six weeks, I e-mailed the manufacturer. After waiting two weeks for a response, I sent them another e-mail. Waited another week. Sent another e-mail. No response. I tried calling but could never get through, their phone line just kept referring me back to the website, which would in turn say to e-mail them about defective products. I ended up just pulling out my old $15 Logitech keyboard and tossing this one in the closet where it will never see the light of day again. I really want to try the Saitek Eclipse III, especially considering it has some glowing reviews, but I just don't think I want to risk throwing away another $60.
I bought the Linksys WPC11 v3 card because I have a Linksys WAP Router. I tried to install it on my laptop, which runs Windows 2000, and, despite spending 3.5 hours on the phone with two different incompetent Linksys Techinical Support Associates, could never get it to work, even though the company claims its product is Windows 2000 compatible. Windows 2000 never even recognized the driver. The last thing their tech support person said to me was, "I don't think it's going to work on your computer."Then I bought a D-Link DWL-650+ at Office Depot for $... more, and, including solving a problem with the drivers being out of date, the very competent D-Link tech support and I got the card running within 1/2 hour.
I've owned this camera for 18 months now. Almost immediately, I noticed small, translucent spots on some pictures taken in certain lighting conditions. I looked at the lens under magnification (40x) and saw foreign matter on the inside of the lens. I contacted Fujifilm who told me to send it to them (prepaid of course). I enclosed a note for the technician explaining the problem, however, when the camera was returned 4 weeks later, it was in the same condition as when I sent it in, except the exterior of the camera had been cleaned by the Fujifilm technician. When I called Fujifilm about this, the supervisor told me these spots are a common occurance. He claims the lens is SO good, it will actually "see" dust on the exterior of the lens. He also told me it is impossible for dust or other foreign matter to be on the inside of the lens. I have a camera and dozens of pictures which disprove this "claim." The camera is ok for a point and shoot, but the warranty is worthless.
After receiving this scope .I read the instructions and understood them. The goto feature is not difficult to figure out.So I had no problems there. I have never been able to see any neb. or gal. Nothing but the usual boring venus and jupiter. The moon of course. This scope although expensive is no better than my dept. store telescope. What good is goto when you getthere there is nothing to see. Star test was excellent so it doesnt need collimation. DO NOT BUY ANY SCOPE WITH LESS THAN 8inches of apeture. And you can take that to the bank!!!
I just expected better from logitech. I think this because at louder volumes the system struggles, significantly.Also the ipod dock needs serious improvement. Its not really a dock rather a jenga game. Everytime i try to change a song, and i don't take my time, i end up knocking the ipod off the dock.
This scanner only lasted four montns before failing to perform. It only had a 90-day warranty so it pooped out just about one month after the end of the warranty. Their manual says you can't just throw them away because they contain mercury and lead so I took it back to Office Max, where I bought it, and told them to recycle it along with their other recyclable stuff. Won't every buy another HP product. Piece of junk!!!!
These are probably the most useless and uncomfortable pieces of dirt I've ever bought. And I paid the full 30 bucks for them at a NIke Store. They don't fit, there is no tension control, so they just flop around and I'm not sure who's ears they designed them to fit in, but they don't fit in mine or any one of my three friends that I had try them on. I sold them on ebay for 10 bucks to recoupe part of my cost. Lesson learned, NEVER buy headphones w/o trying them on first. The iPod ear buds, while pretty much useless also, are 100 percent better than these. DO NOT BUY these.
This device pulled in a weak signal in my house better than a wireless adapter with a typical stick antenna, but it did no better than the internal adapter in my IBM X40 laptop. I don't know what kind of antenna is in the X40, but it's pretty good. The signal registered 0 bar on the USB adapter, and barely one bar on both the Hawking device and on the X40's internal adapter. Too weak to be a reliable internet connection. The dish on the Hawking device is too small to really give you much of a boost unless you have a relatively bad adapter/antenna system to start with. In order to get that signal up to two bars (high enough to provide reliable performance), I had to use a large 2' by 3' 2.4 GHz dish antenna. The big dish antenna cost about the same as the Hawking device so the only real disadvantage to using one is that it takes up a lot of space. I connected it to the wireless adapter instead of the puny antenna it came with. Big 2.4 GHz antennas are readily available on the net. Just make sure your wireless adapter has a removable antenna and that you order the big dish antenna with the right connector for your adapter.
The company is big company so the product is so good and amazon the prise is good you must buy it.
Very frustrating to use. Doesn't like to connect to the computer on the first try. The software that allows you to operate it via the computer won't always launch. The unit sometimes has a hiccup and won't respond to a touch command, so when it wakes up after the second or third try, it does the command...you got it, three times. I bought it for the larger screen. But overall, it has not been an enjoyable thing to use. UPDATE: I gave up and threw it out. By this time, I didn't want to exchange it for the second time. I'm washing my hands of TomTom.
i disappointed about bass performance. Sound quality and clarity is good but basses are really bad.There isn't deep bass, just a clear and weak bass.i read all the instructions about how to put it into my ear for rich basses but it didn't work for me . You can hear all sound with good details tho. Beware bass lovers,stay away from this product.
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.
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.
After installing the sofware and trying out this webcam, it turned out to be a disappointment. The stream of picture from the webcam was fuzzy and didn't have much color. This was the first webcam purchase many years ago.
When the UV Lens arrived, the seal had been cut on the original package and their were finger prints and smudges on product. Clean up was possible but this was clearly a used item.
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.
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.
Impossible to adjust focus for both eyes at once. Left and right optical axes misregistered.Feels good in the hand. Doesn't feel cheap. Clear focus on each side individually. I think I would give them high marks if the optics weren't faulty. Requesting replacement.Also, "Two day" shipment took six days.
This is the second pair I've owned that have stopped working on one side. I thought perhaps it was user-error the first time, having caught my hand in the wire and yanked it a bit hard. But the second pair has gone the same way.Too bad, to. They seemed to stay in play under heavy activity (running, mountain trail hiking) better than others, but won't hold up over time.I got a good 8 months out of this last pair.
HAD TO CONTACT AMAZON BECAUSE SELLER NEVER SENT PRODUCT OR RESPONDED TO ANY EMAILS. SELLER SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF AMAZON
They fit fine, the sound was fine. But during my 3rd use, on the treadmill, they shocked my right ear. I thought it was my imagination so I kept going... and it did it again. I have since searched "shocked" in these reviews and guess what... I'm not the only one!! A definite DON'T BUY.
I have had the same problem with this unit. Loading mechanism malfunctions. Pioneer was no help. That's why they are slipping. They used to make great, reliable stereo equipment. Not anymore! Their customer service dept. stinks! This unit is noisy, records poorly and is not worth the money. STAY AWAY TILL PIONEER WAKES UP!
This is my third Apex and the only one I ever had trouble with. Some DVDs play in slow motion or jump to some part of the movie when inserted. It also has a hard time keeping video and audio in sync. If you pause it will be a second or two out of sync. You have to rewind and play it a couple of times to get it back. This problem is with DVDs, VCDs and SVCDs.
This is a cheap UV filter and if you are only using the 50mm f/1.8 lens to shoot indoor portraits, don't bother with this.
I received the product for Christmas and I have made about 10 DVDs on it. It worked ok, except I never figured out how to manually record from the VCR, I could only get it to dub the entire tape. The 3rd time I tried to watch a VHS tape in the machine it got stuck, I manually removed it. I assumed it was a problem with my tape. Then today 7/10/05 I wanted to go back and make another DVD. I haven't even turned the unit on in a month, but when I did it broke. The tape started to play then the screen went blank. The machine itself just flashes "loading" over and over. I tried 100 things to make it work and did get it to stop saying loading, only now the picture is not showing on the screen. Turned it off again and then "loading" came back up. DOH! This thing is bad, thank you JVC and Best Buy for ripping me off, I will never buy from either of your companies ever again!
It's Christmas season and I placed this order online four days ago only to get an e-mail today saying the order has been canceled. Amazon and its suppliers should not be saying "in stock" on items that apparently will not ship.
I was quite disappointed in this card. I own several Linksys products (Wireless Access Point, Cable/DSL Router, et al), which I am very happy with. However, this card was a disappointment. I had poor signal reception (and thus low/no access speeds). It finally quit working alogether after a couple months. I was expecting exceptional performance, based upon the specs. I had trouble just staying connected across the room from the WAP. I tried the card with other WAPs and had the same problems. I've had much better experiences with a couple of older Orinoco cards. Linksys's Wireless Access point is great, but pass on this card.
If you are planning to have control with Z-wave as logitech Harmony H1000 promotes, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM, it does not control Z-wave devices, too expensive for only audio / video devices control.
I believe these are good quality and I've owned Senheiser headphones before but I had to send these back. I got a hissing vibration sound in my left ear only in gamers DVD and other movies. It was not the loud clicking sound that means you have the bass up to high. The vibration sound was intermittent and I felt like something was loose. The only option was to get a refund from Amazon. I took the option to have UPS pick them up and I paid nothing. TIP: If you want UPS to pickup you better have the box waiting outside your door or be ready to chase them or they will just leave you a label and run.
It takes pretty good pictures but it's slower than Jake's dog. Press the shutter release after a lengthy auto focus and wait awhile for it to 'click'. Then wait some more while it saves the picture (it shows a message asking you if you want to delete it, a play to make you believe it's waiting on YOU.) The only plus I can think of right now is the 8X optical zoom.Now it doesn't want to do anything, pretty much. In the docking port it shows that it's on aux power and won't recharge the batteries. The lens comes out but a get a multitude of different actions: red light flashing, lcd screen won't come on, no battery charge indicator because the first screen won't stay on long enough, etc., etc. Even the diagnostic test (hold the flash button and turn on the camera) doesn't work anymore. I guess it's just a boat anchor now unless someone has a better suggestion.I think I'll just go top notch and buy a GOOD camera, like a Nikon D2x!!
received without a power supply or car adaptor, therefor the dvd player is completely unusable. no idea if it even works.
I've purchased two of these. The first one I used for quite a while and loved it until it just stopped transmitting one day. I purchased another and within just a few months it stopped transmitting too! I messed around with them both trying to see if there was a problem with my iPod or the station, but they just don't work. I love that it doesn't take batteries or require a cord, it's sleek and fits my mini perfectly, but I won't waste my money on another one just to have it quit in a few months time!
Love the finished product but too many kernels are left un-popped. My measurements are according to specifications yet, at least one quarter of the kernels are left whole, uncooked.
this product arrived deadamazon would not accept a return or refundthis policy is unacceptabledo not buy from this site
Despite reviews (of the 2port also) indicating some issues with slow DVI switching and buggy keyboard/mouse management and compatibility I decided to go ahead and try this product because there were a few reviews that indicated you could work around these issues. However, I have a good understanding of the mechanics involved here and read the manual thoroughly and still found the issues to be bad enough to make this product unusable with my current setup: a Dual Core G5, an Intel machine running windows, and/or linux and an Apple 23" Cinema Display. But what's of more concern is the fact that after a short period of usage and switching back and forth, it put the G5 into some sort of a race condition-the display wouldn't come back, the fan went into overdrive and wouldn't quit-and I had to force the machine down to prevent CPU damage. If youre using a similar setup to mine, be very careful with this product and make sure you're around while you test it out.Amongst the bugs in the core functionality, DVI switching can be excruciatingly slow when coming bacl to the G5, though it was snappy going back to the Intel box, which is contrary to what others reported. The way the switch handles keyboard/mouse management made this unusable for me. The G5 would work fine with the keyboard plugged into the usb peripheral connection in the back of the switch, and the mouse chained to the keyboard. The Intel machine would only work with the keyboard/mouse in their respective slots on the front. I am guessing this is because the ports in the back aren't active soon enough for the Intel hardware to find the keyboard/mouse. This might have to do with using GRUB as a boot loader also. Trying to get around this by plugging the keyboard into the keyboard port on the front and chaining the mouse won't work because the mouse HAS to be plugged into the mouse port since the switch is doing some mapping for the CPU. So if you have to go this way, make sure you have a very long mouse cable if your switch is not right next to your keyboard.
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.
Terrible. This unit has been trouble since it came out of the box...ten months after we purchased it, it stopped working altogether.
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).
Don't buy this product!! When I looked at the manual (which had every other word misspelled) I knew I was in trouble. It's not user friendly and the resolution is horrible. I'll never buy from this seller again.
I wouldn't get this PDA b/c the springboard modules are really &quot;infinitely expandable&quot; promises. Show me a decent springboard module you can plug into this. To date, the idea of expanding your PDA is great, but the modules haven't lived up to the promise. The Blackberry does a way better job of receiving wireless E-mail. Other MP3 players are better than any springboard mp3 player. The list goes on. That said, you're better off getting a different color PDA. Although the 65,000 colors is great, no one is going to get to look at great pictures on such a tiny screen. Also this PDA is big and clunky. While that may not be an issue for you now, it will be in the future. Over time, you want things to get smaller not bigger. The modules you can get are expensive and they don't really offer a whole lot. Plus when you outgrow the module it doesn't expand. Great idea, but poor execution.
...unless you want to type on a keyboard with the key designations worn away. Over time, all of the used keys wear so that the letters cannot be read. Also it looks crummy when the keys wear. You cannot get replacement keys from the manufacturer either. I tried. Not only were replacement keys not available, the girl "helping" me was a snippy little b---h. The keys are backlit and the lighting is uneven from the start. The keyboard is okay, if you don't mind the keys looking bad after use.
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.
I bought this basically as a dust protector, so I didn't expect much. However, I was seriously upset to find that pictures are ruined by the filter because of distortions and lines.
When I got my Canon SD750, I was so excited! I LOVED IT!! But then after 2 weeks, something went wrong. The screen randomly went black. The display worked, it would take a picture but come out black when reviewed. I tried to look for solutions on the internet but came up with nothing except a lot of similar complaints from a lot of other customers. They tried to get it fixed with the Canon warranty but was told to pay a fee. WTF? I charged the battery and it worked for a second then went black again. So I'm just gonna go back and return it for another brand. I really loved all of my pictures...
The day i got the nikon eg cp14 audio/video cable i tried it and it didn't work. I tried to contact the seller and no response. my # 314-337-1617 my address PO Box 38023 st. louis, mo. 63138 email: kenndaniels@juno.com all i want is a correct working cable!!!!!!!
This wire is not copper and its not 50 feet but it is 14 gauge. I believe one strand is copper clad while the other is just aluminum. 14 gauge copper clad speaker wire from RCA or Philips is a better buy because they are actually 50 feet and both strands are clad in copper and they are also cheaper in price. I would not buy this product again.
If you have more than one pda, palm, pocket pc or smartphone and travelplans limits the number of items you want to bring along, forget the idea that you can just use your bought tomtom software on any of those pda's at random. Nope, TomTom only allows you to use the software on the pda you activate it on. Customer support insinuated that otherwise the customer would only start to give illegal copies to all their friends and family. "that's not how we can do business", the only alternative is/was to buy separate software packages for each pda you use or plan to use. Smart thinking for a company who seems to like to insult the intellect of their buying public. Avoid this product until they figure out how to support buyers who pay legally for their software license.
No where did it say I had to have office for this to work. I have words but it still wont allow me to install. Office cost over a hundrend dollars to buy so i will have to spend more money to get the deal I got for dragon to work. Should have said that some where on your add and on the box.
Sony Cybershot DSC-W7 is another of the fine products this company provides to the public. Price is right, quality is impeccable and some of the latest technology is incorporated, especially the large screen in back. The camera works flauwlessly, the flash is powerful enough for most shots. For home use, parties, and any event in closed spaces it will be more than sufficient. I highly recomentd this camera as an all around precision instrument for hobbyists and even advanced photographers.
This is one of the worst monitors I've ever encountered. It is very blurry. It turned itself off then reappeared with the most horrible blurry screen I've ever seen! I rebooted my machine and it returned to normal.....only to do it again 20 minutes later!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS MONITOR! I am a computer professional....I have seen many monitors...this is by far the WORST.ALSO take not its not flat at all...Viewsonice put a flat piece of glass in front of the CURVED tube to FOOL you!
Server Supply is selling a Intel quad card as an NC340T PCI-X 1000T gigabit server adapter. I have purchased this card rom them and installed it in a Proliant DL380 G4 to prove that the HP driver does not load indicating that the card is not installed and the card does not have the HP stickers or branded chip on it. It is NOT the REAL thing!
I was very much on the fence about buying this product because of some of the reviews. But for $9.99 after rebate, I figured it was worth a try.I use Skype primarily for communicating with my out of state employer. I had a Logitech speakerphone that I used with Skype, but I really wanted to be able to use my wireless phones in the house so I didn't have to be at the computer during our entire conversations, and I didn't want to spend more than $40 for a solution at the moment.I didn't have any problems installing the drivers on Vista Ultimate (just download the latest drivers from the website and follow the instructions). I'm also NOT having any issues with the program crashing or hogging memory like others reported.I use a VoIP provider (similar to Vonage) as my primary phone service because it's always been better than my Skype service, and I was happy that this device works with it just like it's a regular phone service. This device has no problems so far with my VoIP service or the Skype service on Vista 32-bit. This product was a great deal!EDIT: Epic Fail. There are no drivers from D-link or any other third-party that will work with this device on 64-bit OSes like Vista or Win7 64-bit. D-link says this is an old product that will no longer be supported.
This is a great chip, besides the fact that 20% of my files kept being corrupted. This resulted in pictures being deleted daily from my study abroad trip. You cannot recover them once they are lost. Very disappointing. Not sure what the solution is.
I tried to get this to work with my BlackBerry Pearl. I could not get it to sync with Google Maps or the default Maps application. The phone would recognize the bluetooth connection but the applications would dump out with an error.I sent the Deluo back.
DISCLAIMER: Based on comments from other users, I've added this disclaimer to inform readers that this review is targeted at people who want to buy this pair for HOME THEATER use and who would be sitting 8ft-10ft away from their TV. If you're planning to purchase these headphones to listen to music, I don't think you'll benefit from reading this review.REVIEWThe HD555 is touted by Sennheiser as a pair of surround headphones for home cinema and musical use. Unfortunately, the 10 ft cord forces you to sit a maximum of 8 feet away from your TV. In this day and age of home cinemas, that's just simply not enough. In case you're wondering where the other 2 feet went in the 10 ft cord, they're needed to cover the distance from your receiver to the floor and from the floor to your head. I'm sure none of you want the cable to be suspended in mid-air and your loved ones tripping over them. Personally, I sit 9 ft away and the cord was too short and I was aware of that when I bought it.This product has been around for at least 4 years and a lot has changed in the home cinema. High Definition TV and gaming has become much more common in the past couple of years and the size of the TVs have increased from 36-inch CRTs to 70-inch+ projectors. Sennheiser has not updated this product in its lifespan at all. In reading many posts on websites, I noticed that many folks would have preferred a 5ft attached cord which would reduce the cord clutter and make the heaphones more portable along with a 10ft extension cord.Here's where the headphones lost 2 stars. When I realized that the cord was too short, I contacted Sennheiser to learn if I could purchase an extension cord. Well, apparently, Sennheiser's market research shows that there are very few people out there sitting on a couch more than 8ft away so they simply don't bother making extension cords. At first, I thought the rep was joking but as it turned out he was quite serious. You'd imagine being one of the largest headphone manufacturer, they would make an extension cord to accommodate their customers even if that if that item is not a profit maker. The lack of an extension cord also makes the headphones more vulnerable since a stretched cord is probably one of the leading cause of broken headphones - for the nonbelievers, please hold your cord in the air and then step on it and you'll see what I mean. The rep offered some links to popular headphone sites where I could do my own research on an extension cord that would retain the acoustic signature of the Sennheiser. After doing the research, I found that Grado offers a 15 ft extension cord which I purchased for an extra $40 plus S&H.; This pushed the price of this pair to the $150 territory (if I include my research time closer to HD600+).I own 3 other pairs of headphones (PXC-250, PC166, MX400) and I love their products. However, when a company fails to listen to the feedback from its customers and to provide all the necessary accessories for its products, I feel that it doesn't deserve our business and our loyalty.Auf wieder sehen, Herr Sennheiser!UPDATE 9-13-2008I appreciate the comments even if most of you disagree with me. I stand by the review and I added a disclaimer to let folks know that it's aimed at usage for home theater purposes in large rooms.
It serves it's purpose. Instruction to use this item is very unclear. I will definitely not purchase this item again.
I own this card and recently started having problems. When I called Sandisk and they have no stock to replace these cards. I am pretty ticked off at Sandisk. They should be able to replace this card under the three year warranty. They want me to return it and they will replace it with a 1 GB memory card, which is worthless as I really need the wifi portion, not the memory.Buyer beware.Note added 3/21/06...I have to give credit to Sandisk, after repeatedly calling (for six months) and escalating the problem, I did get a replacement. THANK YOU SANDISK! It was not the way it should have been in warranty position (6 months into a 3 year warranty). It was very much a hassle, but eventually worked out. Should hold me over until I purchase a new PDA with wireless built in. This is an excellent idea of combination unit, hope someone else picks up the idea.
I bought the 32 GB Centon Datastick a few months ago. After a week of use, I had to purchase a different USB drive. The Centon data stick destroyed several files and folders of school work I copied over, and consistently lost data. And that's after less than a week of use. Out of curiosity, about a month ago, I tried to copy a few megs worth of data. The files were, of course, hopelessly corrupt.I've never seen such an unreliable, failure prone piece of computer equipment. Please do not use this USB drive to try to transfer any important data, as the data will be destroyed. I have no idea why a company would release such a shoddy item onto the market place.
The coating is VERY easily scratched just by touching it when putting the lens cap on. No matter how good it is at filtering UV, the scratches and streaks are unfilterable. This may be inherent in the multicoating and not just blamable on the brand....not sure about that. Anyway, now I have to buy another and it won't be an HMC filter.
I bought this because it was a great price for the amount of drive space. I loaded it with, among other things, financial files such as Quicken backup files and a spreadsheet of credit card payments. It worked fine for a few weeks. Then last week in the middle of reconciling my Quicken file I got an error message that the drive could not be read. It took several minutes to recover the info. Today it happened again with a spreadsheet. If you want to save a few bucks in the short term, buy one of these. But it looks like I'll be shopping for another flash drive.
The batteries were completely over looked by Logitech. The mouse might function well but I can not get the batteries to last more then a day. I will not buy another G7.
I have Japanese brand circular polarizer filter for my previous owned lense and purchased this filter for my new lense. It was a great disappointment for me and I believe this filter is not worth its price.I have Canon 7D camera and my new lens is Canon 85 mm f 1.8 LensIt creates blue tint all over the photo which is annoying and disapponting.When I take out the filter or I apply Japanese filter there is no blue tint.This filter is ruining my photoes and I have finally decided not to use the filter at all. I am much happier with the result (without with this filter)Now I will purcase the same Japanese brand for my new lens as well.You can compare and see the blue tint from the RGB Histogram of camera, any photo taken via this filter has to pass software colour correction.Unfortunately I am overseas customer which I can not return this product and have to throw it in to waste bin.
Ok yeah so it was cheap.. however.. it is something that would be in a dollar store for a dollar. At least they give you two of them. And the string is good quality. But the bag... wow.. it is very cheap quality plastic.. like the title of my review says, it is a little bit thicker than a grocery store's plastic bag. I recommend paying a little more and getting a rain cover that is of a thicker material and not a plastic bag like this.I gave it two stars because there were two bags in the package not just one and it is ok for a lightweight carry around bag, just in case you have your camera out and it starts raining.
I loved the sound, they were pretty comfortable, but the clear plastic coating ripped and started coming off one of the earbuds after not too much use, which made that bud work only sporadically. If you're going to spend that kind of money on headphones, they should be better built. I had maybe 3 months of good use out of them before they broke.
Cartridge was completely inoperative. I need a replacement. The shippment took nearly a month but it was during Christmas Season.
Purchased this at Sam's. Used it for 13 months. Of course, at 13.5 months, the power supply fan stops working and it keeps shutting down. Spent a looong time on hold waiting for help from Panasonic. After they transferred me twice (= more hold time), I got someone on who faxed me a form to send in for repair. No offer to extend the warranty. They just made sure I knew I would pay for parts/labor. I will not buy future video equipment from Panasonic because of their phone support and failure rate.
This unit has more glitches than you can imagine, and liteon knows it and will not fix the problems. We spent an hour with tech support until the support person finally admitted it was a bad machine and she couldn't help us.Buy a panasonic. Ours works great.I will never buy a liteon product ever again. They just don't care about their customers.
Look at the picture closely. Can you see how the pins wrap and go straight back to 25 deg bend before disappearing inside?? This will ensure you have little or no connectivity. A co-worker purchased these and swore by them. After two hours of retipping, arguing, and overall hillarity to any bystandard- we used a different peanut. Yes we even repunched this one. This was a 30% failure rate in about 18 drops and we're not hourly thank g.., or we'd be fired.
I don't know why this product has Ogg Vorbis support, since it is almost impossible to use it with anything but Windows. Charging requires a running Windows system - not Mac, not Linux, not suspended - Windows with the screen open. Since it requires 5 hours for a full charge you end up running your computer overnight, so it takes a kilowatt hour of electricity to charge. Transferring files to and from the device requires Windows Media Player 10 or later - no drag and drop with this puppy. We don't want anybody using it to give away music. Battery life in real life is WAY over-rated. If you have to pause the audio occasionally to talk to people or answer the phone the battery life is on the order of 8 hours, about half that of a Cowon D2. I bought the unit for the OLED screen, hoping to watch video on it. No joy. I have not been able to transcode a video to run on it. I've tried Iriverter (written specifically for the Clix),Avidemux, ffmpeg, transcode, and mencoder without producing a video it will show. Since I own a Cowon D2, a Nokia N770, a Meizu M6, and a Chinese 3" Ebay special, and successfully converted videos for all of them, I think the problem is with the Clix. All in all, pretty disappointing after all the hype.
Folks,These reviews you are reading ARE CREDIBLE... I prayed they weren't after I'd already purchased...The story - Bought in November... PHENOMENAL!... I loved this thing, durable, crystal clear sound, never skipped... About mid December it began randomly shutting off. I thought bad battery... turns out BAD PRODUCT. This eventually became the norm - random shut offs in the middle of runs.. and for a 220lb guy trying to get back in shape, shutting off during runs is HELL! Eventually it died. Best Buy has agreed to accept the return (minus reciept) for store credit.HELL YES - I'm taking that deal and getting an Iriver (see Consumerreports.org review)
My experience is exactly similar to Brian O'Neil's. With truly minimal use, I am amazed that this product is now malfunctioning.
I should have taken heed to the reviews. This was to be a gift for my husband but it got here after Christmas so I figured that I would load pictures on it and give it to him for his birthday. Well, I'm so glad that it got here late because IT DOES NOT WORK! Pictures are dark, the back button doesn't work and it won't come on without the power source. Thanks to Amazon for easy returns because I have a feeling that I would never see my money again if I bought directly from TAO. And oh another thing, I have a sneaky suspicion that the positive reviews that this junk receives come directly from the TAO marketing team. Look into it Amazon!
I received a defective piece. So it didn't work at all. But regardless of that, I could just feel the cheap plastic material that its made off. It wouldn't have lasted much anyway. Returning it to the vendor.
I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this case, despite quality construction, is awkward to squeeze my Canon 20D into and offers no real protection from the elements. If it were $10 I wouldn't complain, but I just bought the Tamrac 5684 Digital SLR camera case for $10 LESS and that action has a badillion pockets and seals my SLR away in a shock absorbent foam vault. I'm about to return the case/cover above right now.
This bag has the perfect layout and assortment of partitions and compartments. The price was great IMO. BUT.....the telescoping handle doesn't stay up. You extend it, take a walk and the thing collapses as you walk along. The little spring-loaded buttons which are supposed to lock the sections don't hold - making it useless as a tote and too heavy as a briefcase. Too bad.
i decided to spend a bit more for quality reception. What a disappointment. The sound was not clear and it is so complicated to use. Bad choiceKaito KA1103 - Portable radio
This toner cartridge does not work with a Konica-Minolta Magicolor 2530dl. It fits in the carousel, but the printer doesn't recognize it. Also this is a re-manufactured item. That is not stated anywhere in the description. According the the manufacturer's website it can be returned for a full refund. I guess I'm about to find out.
I would have to agree with the other review. This radio would not pick up any stations. My old yellow analog Sony was much better. Look elsewhere.
I was really excited as this adapter arrived only to realize that this does not have 64-bit drivers for either Vista or XP professional. Worst part is that it does not have 32-bit drivers for Windows 2003 as well and the computers at my place are 64-bit except a lone computer that is 32-bit is Win2003. So this piece turned out to be absolutely useless. So before you buy, please check compatibility at http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DPH-50U. I had expected that at lease this basic compatibility information be put up by Amazon on their product description.The other bad part of this product is that it draws too much power from the USB port. It has a 500 mA current requirement from the USB port. So anywhere in the ad if its mentioned that you can talk from your laptop, that is too good to be true. It will drain off your laptop battery very quickly.Since this product never worked for me, I have nothing positive to write about it.
I bought this product for my fathers old laptop (with windows xp) since it didnt come with a wireless modem. I followed the instructions that came with the adapter, I downloaded the drivers it needed, but when the installation told me to plug in the adapter, the adapter wasn't recognized, i thought it was the old computer, so i tried it in my newer laptop with w7 but the same thing happened, finally i tried it with a desktop (with windows vista), and once again the adapter wasn't recognized.I spent about 3 to 4 hours trying to make it work.I will be returning this product asap and ask for my money back, i don't want a replacement because i wouldn't buy this thing again.
Does not support Windows XP and the setup program really (...) on Windows 2000. Other then that is ok. If you want one I have it on (...). Buying a DLink. DLink works with XP and installs in seconds.
Was not compatible with phone system in my home, so I had to return it. It should have been described better in Amazon literature...
I am not sure how this card got so many stars. Not only is this card so slow, also some computers don't even recognize this card. If you buy this card, make sure you are pepared to return it.
Bought this headset that was 'suggested" with Nuance Dragon speech recognition. 2 days later and it's in the trash already. One earpiece came apart when putting it down, and tiny wires detached. Poor construction, not that comfortable. And, the headset that comes free with Dragon seems to have slightly better recognition (can't be sure) and is more comfortable! Don't waste your money on this!!
Lets start by saying this lens comes with a number or adapter rings to mount on a long list of camera models that it purports to support. this product was NOT designed for the S9000 I bought it for, and identical issues have been confirmed with another similar (S9500) Fuji camera. The issues are fundemental design considerations, not defects which an exchange would rectify.Although this was listed as compatible with the Fuji FinePix S9000, and it came with an adapter ring to mount onto the fixed lens, the apeture opening is so small that removing the barrel-effect (visible tube in-between lenses visible if the focal point is off) requires a full zoom of the fixed lens . . . At which point you cannot see the barrel, but the lens still does not allow for correct focus at that zoom extent.This was a poor purchase, and I would not recommend to anyone. A smaller zoom with a larger aperture (or a physically larger housing to allow an additional 3X) would be a better choice for anyone. Avoid this for the FinePix S9000\S9100\S9500 at least, and consider the limitations for other models.
When you buy an extra hard drive you buy it for the piece of mind that you will be able to hold onto your most important data and information. After having my drive for more than a year it stopped working. I took it to a local computer shop where they told me that the hard drives are still working and that the controller has gone bad. I contacted Lacie to see about getting another controller but they told me that they do not sell the controllers and that I could have sent the drive back to them and they would have fixed it, but since we opened up the drive it is no longer covered under the warranty. Do you honestly think I would send a drive that contains some of my most important information to a huge company so some kid can fix my drive and have access to my most personal info.Now I am left with no other option but to wait until another identical drive goes on sale and then I have to fix it myself. Lacie is a terrible company and is on their way out of business. Consider buying something else or buy two lacies so that when one craps out you have another for parts.
I've only had the light for a day and I quickly snapped on the battery and it looks like a great light. BUT my review is for the bundle... don't do it!!a) The recommended NPF970 is gigantic!! As big as the light. It works and probably lasts a long time but it's really heavy and seems like overkill.b) The recommended battery charger DOES NOT fit the NPF970 battery. Such a hassle.You'll either have to return the battery or the charger so I recommend just getting everything individually. The NPF570 seems like it would be fine with this light.
I purchased this product hoping to use my headphones and other devices with my phone's MP3 player. The adapter failed miserably. I could not hear from both the right and left headphone speakers at the same time. The most confusing problem occurred when I plugged in my headphones into the phone with the adapter. My phone began to either redial or open a function. This adapter is not meant as a solution for the LG's new Chocolate phones.
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 returned this alarm clock for one main reason: the LED readability. Someone else mentioned this before, but the LED is meant to be viewed from above. The alarm does have settings for adjusting the brightness of the orange LED, the problem is that it's illuminated from top - down, and instead of the numbers being illuminated the background is illuminated in orange. So basically, if you try to read the time when you're looking up to the clock (i.e. if you're laying in bed at or below the level of the clock), it will be harder to read the time because the light (coming from top-down on the display) will interfere with your ability to distinguish the numbers. Very poorly designed, in my opinion.
Normally I review items before I buy but I made an impulse purchase yesterday and bought this popper. It was great on the first round of popcorn...made me wonder how I ever lived without one! Perfect...no sure there were 10 unpopped kernels.Round 2: Nothing. No popping. But wait, what is that odd smell? Is it the popper? The corn overheating bc it's not popping? Took it out, removed that batch, but another in. Smell became even stronger.So I checked reviews and found that somehow this popper is killing microwaves. Didn't try anything further as I am a pretty positive person, so I assumed I got a dud of a popper and would just return it.This morning I tried to make bacon in the microwave...nothing. It comes on but doesn't cook. And it started making a loud buzzing noise.Obviously the majority has had great luck with this little gadget, but it fried my microwave, which is under 2 years old. Back to Walmart today to return it and buy a new microwave.Thanks Presto.
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....
Item is useless! Pictures show USB ports, it has none. Reviews mention AC adaptor, it has none. Basically, you plug it into your laptop's USB port and it powers 2 fans. So that's one less USB port available and a big power drain if your laptop's not plugged in. This thing is useless to me.
Be very very careful when purchasing anything from Visioneer. I have owned a One Touch 9220 scanner for about 4 years, and just learned they will not support it, and there will be no drivers for Vista. Not only that, but because the scanner is out of production, I had to call a #@%^%& 900 number and PAY to find out I had been ripped off. Visioneer's level of corporate greed exceeds belief. If you ever think you might have to upgrade your computer, I would advise finding a company which supports its products.
This thing has been vaporware for as long as I can remember and now if it comes out this summer, it won't have near the options it should have. It doesn't have SMB support (windows directory sharing), it can't show GIF images, it has no Linux support, no FLAC support, no AAC support, no playlist support (i.e. m3u, asc, etc), no confirmed multiregion support (albeit someone will probably figure it out). It has some redeeming features like tv listings and games (who would want to play games on their tv anyway?). For the kind of money you'll have to pay for this thing (selling for $435 in the UK right now), the feature list falls quite short. Do yourself a favor and look into the competition (Zensonic z500) which provides (shipping internationally from AU or from US in July 2006) all the above support and more minus the TV listings (not that you'd use that anyway because you're really using this to watch time shifted programs from your server computer anyway right?).
The switch itself is fine. The problem is that too many components do not recognize it or that the switch doesn't recognize them, I don't know which. I wind up having to change the channel manually.
VERY poor reception, awkward arm band...wire gets in the way. Eats up batteries. Expect a crackling noise every 10 seconds or so along with the very poor reception. Looks like a great radio for a workout, but it isn't. Looks can be very deceiving. Not a product I would buy again or recommend.
As in the cases of some of the other one star reviews listed here, our TV arrived and didn't work. Instead of simply exchanging the TV for a new, working one or quickly sending someone to our home to fix it, Sharp has dragged us through weeks of their "standard reaction" to this situation. That included me personally driving the TV to a service provider. I have never experienced such poor customer service, especially on a $1000.00 item. When I contacted our local service repair company to get a status update today they told me they had requested the needed parts last week, but that Sharp has shipped them UPS ground. This will easily push us into a fifth or sixth week of waiting for the brand new TV we purchased over one month ago and paid extra to have shipped in two days. Sharp obviously has no desire to make their customers happy. This will without a doubt be the last Sharp product we purchase. We have been happy Amazon customer for many years, but our advice to anyone considering this TV is to pay extra and buy it at Best Buy. Then at least if it doesn't work you can simply exchange it for one that does.
This product is hard to set up, the instructions are graphical, and very vague. The TV doesn't work on all channels, even on a cable hookup. There is a squeal when the TV is on that never goes away. The mounting is very poorly engineered, with the cable hookup on the back, it makes the unit stick out forward of the cabinet. Overall it is a very poor product, and will be the last GPX product I will buy.
We purchased the camera along with (2) 4G SDHC cards for my wife to take with her on a European vacation with her sisters. Her pictures turned out great. A true point-and-click was what she wanted and the S730 didn't fail. That was, until she got home. I was taking some pictures and a little video when the low battery indicator started beeping and immediately shut-off with the lens still extended. I'm aware that these guys are power hogs, so I run with 2500 mAh rechargeables. So I replaced the batteries, push the power button, the screen lights up, I get three short beeps, and then shutdown. Over and over and over. Doing some research online I discover I'm not alone with this specific malfunction. The sad part is that I even suggested the camera to my mother and she too purchased one not long after us. She too has had the same problem. Figures, right? I was able to turn the mode dial on her camera to a different setting from when it malfunctioned and was able to revive it. I was all too excited to try this on my wife's camera. Especially considering I had let it sit for the last few months. Sadly, it didn't work for us. I did get it to come back on after MANY attempts while trying a multitude of possible secret techie button combinations, but it started malfunctioning again right away. I'm currently awaiting the return shipping information from the surprisingly quick and short service call to Samsung. Luckily, I had 2 weeks left on my 1-yr warranty. I will be sure to post a follow-up at a later date when I have more information.As always, buyer beware. This could just be a random glitch (bad parts from Malaysia, etc) which can happen to anyone. I hope this review helps.
Should never have gone with the cheap filter. There is too much lens flare/reflection. Taking pictures in front of a lit Christmas tree & the reflection off the filter is ridiculous. Might make a good coaster for an energy drink, but nothing more.
Terrible sound quality, the ipod is such a good sound qualityand this product disrespect this same very quality.It gets too much statics. Tried different channels some bettersome worse but never the quality even near to the radio sound.Better buy a cable to connect to the home stereo, quality is perfect and it is only US 7.00. Be away from this product!!
This is really cute and fits the player well, but as another reviewer stated the clip is poorly designed. It was so hard to get on and off, the silicon ripped.
Granted that this filter is as much as a beer at a cheap bar, but ultimately it is not fit to put on any lens. I got a few of them in different sizes for my lenses because I was trying to save money. I put the filters on and they were both flaring like crazy, ruining every shot. I had to take them off to be able to shoot. I would suggest that you spend the 30-50 dollars that a decent Hoya or B+W filter costs and make sure you get multicoated filters.
The radio reception is very poor. Cheaper and better to buy separate radio and headsets.
I can not believe how many had success with this. Mine was not sending any RF signal at all, sent it back. I had zero luck with it, going back to the trusty pyramids, much easier and they work. Do not know why I decided to try this. Me Bad.
I bought these earphones because I do a lot of cardio and my ears sometimes start hurting from having the earphones in my ear for an hour or more at a time and thought this would be a nice change. However, I could not get these earphones to stay securely on my ears while running or even doing stairmaster. They were the most fustrating earphones I have ever had in my life. I fought with them for about a month and right when I decided I couldn't do it any longer, the right one shorted out on me and they don't even work anymore. I wouldn't recommend these earphones to anyone!
sorry to say i had to send it to Toshiba service department due to high pitched whine when playing a dvd.for the price one would have hoped for a better product. john n...
This product is highly misrepresenting. I had owned a Pioneer CD-File(PD-F1007) for almost 15 years when it finally quit and decided to purchase another. This CD File's description stated that it was CD text compatible and a 'file' type carasoule. The model number was the same as my older model except the last digit was 2 numbers higher(PD-F1009). I automatically assumed that the model was a newer version and had equally or greater capabilities than my model. However, the description is misleading. The CD File would barely be viewed as text compatible. It only displays the name of the CD when the CD is played. Individual songs and artists are not displayed for each CD. Furthermore, the owner is EXPECTED to memorized where each of their 300 CDs are in the CD player. Really? Why was this even called a 'file'. Usually, when something is filed it has some kind of organizational ability. Additionally, comparing this to my 15 year old model, the older model had the capability of manually entering CD names and artists so its search feature could be used on any CD. With my older model I could find and play any CD quickly. This model is a guessing game, which leaves me feeling insulted.
After only a week the right ear stopped working randomly and I'd have to fiddle with the cord to get it to kick back in. I had these for less than a month when they dropped from the gym bench in the locker room on to the floor and literally shattered. Both ear pieces broke out of the band with only the wiring left holding them in. These are cheap and I would not recommend them, you can do better for cheaper.Sound quality was decent enough to not give them 1 star.
I always wanted to buy this machine.But it was a disappointment in time to see the photos.She has no differential photos to the light of day and night at times the flash is not triggered.Not when the picture comes out with the filter that you chose.I did not like and do not recommend.If you are looking for a fun buy the camera fisheye that you will not regret if
The company was nice enough to send two of these, but neither one worked on my laptop. They both had strange effect on the charging and the mouse pad. When I asked for a way to return, they basically said to just send it back. Of course they didn't provide any funds to do that. Finally they sent me a postage paid pdf. I wouldn't do this again and I still need an adapter for my laptop. Hopefully I will receive my money back.
It is difficult to hear with this headset. The earpiece doesn't fit well enough to push the speaker close enough. I end up holding the earpiece close to my ear so I can hear.
System developed a "popping" & "crackling" sound and would shut itself down.Tried changing cables,cleaning inside reciever, this did not help. Would work for maybe 10 mins and POP & Crack and shut itself down. Paid almost $1000.00 for something I can not use. Onkyo will not return emails. Extremely bad Customer Service!!
I didn't even bother to open the cable because when I opened the box the device had obviously been previously opened and/or used.
Problems with this Onkyo DVD Changer as all explained above. I can not power my unit on. Have hit power button one million times and have even hit on unit. Still no power. So therefore will not function. Have CD / DVD locked inside. Would not purchace this unit and now makes me think of never purchasing another Onkyo Changer ! Onkyo Service Dept. was no help ! Both have left a bad taste in my mouth . I would rate this Onkyo Changer and Onkyo Service Dept. with zero star !
This product has the potential to be tremendous, but due to poor packaging design the inside of the plastic was scratched. That absolutely ruins the iPod video experience, now that there is LCD glare exposing all the scratches.Also, there is a big 'rhigo-skin' logo on the front, which makes the case even that more distracting.I'm sure that it isn't polycarbonate because it scratches with my fingernail.What a letdown.P.S. if you are buying the 30GB version of this case, it will double the thickness of your setup.
I bought 2 cables like this. Neither one worked form day one. I got mad and went to Best buy and spent $30 for the same cable and now it's working. I do not advice anyone to buy it.
I never received this item from Amazon. Amazon website was telling this product is available . But I received an email from Amazon telling this item is no longer available and they cancelled the order
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....
This is a poorly designed product. The earbuds don't fit well, and to make things worse have a long rigid piece that is easily bumped.
I was trying to split the picture from my PC and use both my LCD monitor and LCD TV. I tried the inexpensive solution, but it did not work as i had hoped. I now believe i should have gotten a better video card with two sets of connections. While the product was not what i hoped for, the company was very accommodating. They inquired whether i was satified, and have made it easy for me ( though i haven't sent it back yet) to get a full refund.
I purchased the Eos system with the idea of finally being able to use my computer to play my itunes music collection wirelessly elsewhere in the house. I had read many reviews but was not prepared for the sound quality from the speakers. While I am not an audiophile, the lack of real low end quality made the music sound tiny. I listened to multiple different types of music and none were acceptable. I sent it back shortly after. I am low looking in to a Sonos system though am not happy about the price tag.
I bought this item and when I got it and tried to use it, it did not work.I know it only cost a few dollars, but I completely expected to work and be able to chare my Ipod Shuffle.
I had this for approximately 2 years. It worked fine for couple of months but suddenely started to activate the alarm without any disturbances. One day I left my laptop attached the alarm in my office for about half an hour. During this period, the alarm was activated and I was embarrased to face my office workers. This is without increasing the sensitivity of the alarm. I sent it back to Targus and they were nice enough to give me a new alarm. But after several months, it started the same problem.So, now I am afraid to use this security system with my laptop. But I did not face problems like changing the combination by its own. You can use it without the alarm activation (i.e: without batteries) but the cable is so thin, it is not recommended to protect any valubles.
AFTER SPENDING $ 500 BUCKS MY CAMERA STRAP CAME OFF AND THE ZOOM MOTOR BUSTED! I found out through the camera guy at Costco that they stopped selling them because " THEY R JUNK " IM NOT KIDDING THAT IS WHAT HE SAID.Now I don't agree but you get so much more from the 707 because it has biult in MEMORY ! as well as plenty of zoom, it is so much more durrable to( hard metal! not plastic shell) I picked one up in the box and I am verry happy w/ the results I get from the H.P. 707............BOTTOM LINE the 945 looks so much more like an s.l.r. but it's too bulky and cumbersome.........the 707 fits in your pocket too and so you don't have to lugg it around your neck lookin like a TOURIST !!!
Cisco Linksys WRVS4400N 4-Port Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPNAs the owner of an IT services company we frequently download large files. The version 1.1 of this router that we purchased would download a partial file and then stop due to bad code controlling the MTU. After calling Cisco support, who admitted being able to recreate the issue, they had no fix and basicly ceased to respond to any further request for support. Beyond that the router would disconnect from the internet frequently which required power cycling to get the router working again. One tech finally took ownership and allowed an RMA to be generated. The product was replaced with an older version 1.0 refurbished product which was poorly packed and was received damaged. I have now ordered a new NetGear to replace this junk. I wouldn't recommend Linksys or Cisco small business products for anyone needing quality equipment.
One thing that was never conveyed by the manufacturer on this product is that if you have any obstructions (e.g. trees) to the signal you can't get proper reception. Since there are a LOT of trees here (North Carolina) I can't pick up a signal strong enough to get online. I tried buying longer cables and still no luck. Disappointed isn't the half of it.
count me in with all those guys who think this is a fantastically made, mechanically durable unit with just the right touch and it's well laid out- and the paint starts wearing off in a few months. I'm on my second one in about 3-4 years. and currently 19 (NINETEEN! would you believe?) keys are unidentifiable. I've been getting by simply because of being able to ID their neighbors, but it's getting a bit tiresome now.My options are a new KBD (not another of these) OR I have considered buying a steel alphabet & number stamping kit in the 1/4" size (around $30)and heating them and making an impression in the keys. Unfortunately this leaves some guessing on the punctuation, so...I'm going to go low and give this product 2 stars, Saitek should have addressed this long ago, surely they realize this is a problem.
I have an Ipod nano 4gb. Took it to Yellowstone along with "Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod". The audio file quality had to be at its best (>128kbps?) to keep the unwanted noise down. At high volume there is a background buzz which you may not notice on freeway. I tried all the frequencies. The problems stated above were found on best frequencies.The frequency display LED is unreadable. Very narrow angle of view.To top it all the equipment would not charge my iPod. My not fully charged iPod died in 3 hrs. I am sending it back to Amazon for refund. It can possibly be a defective copy but I will not give it a second chance.They should come up with a Hi def FM transmitter.By the way, Amazon prime rocks.
I bought this card due to the price, I have never had any problems with an SD card before and I have had about ten. I had a problem with the card one time but I was just playing around with my camera. I formatted the card and it seemed to work fine. But then when I was taking pictures of something important, it did it again and I had to recover the pictures. I dont want to have to keep recovering the pictures or risk losing pictures I take. Definite Return. I have never posted a review before, but had to after this bad experience.
I bought 2 of these phones in April because of the Push to Talk feature.The speaker phone is almost impossible to hear. If you both say something at the same time it cuts out what the other person said. The ear volume is low, you have to push the phone into your ear and have to cut out all your background noise.The push to talk feature sucks. When you press the PTT button it doesn't work right away. First you get a message that says "keypad lock". Then you press it again and the message goes away. Then you gotta press it again for the PTT screen to come up and then press it again to alert the person. The PTT beeping is extremely loud. If you put the phone on vibrate the beeping sound is lower BUT so is the speaker volume. The PTT is not clear either. It sounds like the other person has the phone in their mouth and you keep having to repeat everything.The phone is hard to hold. It's constantly slipping out of my hand, luckily I haven't dropped it.The buttons on the side are touchy. I'm constantly bumping them when my phone is in my purse. I'm either accidently putting the phone on vibrate and missing calls or I hear that lady saying "say a command".The screen is hard to see if your in the sunlight. When I'm in the car and someone calls me I can barely see who it is and if I'm trying to make a call outside or send a text message then I strain to see the screen.There's just so many more minor things I don't like about it but I don't want to go on and on. Right now I'm stuck with these phones because I'm on a 2 year contract and it's long past the 30 day return policy.
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 purchased the intercom system to replace one I had for 10 years. It did not work.
Extremely easy to use, but that's the problem - my whole family, including kids, takes videos with this and we end up with hundreds of useless videos. Also, it does not "pause," so when you stop recording, then start again, it's another video. I have NO idea how to put them together into one big video. It's like the old-fashioned cameras with film, when you end up with a lot of useless pictures you keep anyway. We have some great moments in many of these videos, but can't figure out how to edit out the bad stuff.
The card came to me damaged and when I tryed to get a refound I had to pass through a lot of burocracy, I'll never buy anything from this people again...
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!
it is said that the case is for nikon coolpix S series. I bought both S710 and this case. However, the case does not fit the camera. it is a little small. when you put the camera in it, it is too tight and can not close.
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.
I have had this iron for over a year. This iron is okay if you only do light ironing This iron would be okay for someone whose clothes are mostly polyester or cotton-polyester blends and other light fabrics. However, if you iron heavier fabrics such as linen, it doesn't produce enough heat and steam to get the wrinkles out. As many others have mentioned, this iron doesn't retain the heat for very long and you have to return it to its base plate quite often. Also, if you sew, you need to have your iron on for hours. This iron shuts itself off after a few minutes of no ironing. The detachable water tank is a nuisance; an extra step which I would prefer not to have to take. I can see how this would be an advantage if you fill the water tank from your faucet, but, I live in a hard-water area so I still have to use distilled water and a pour spout.Pros: I have very small hands so the weight and size of an iron is important to me. This is the best part of this iron. Other niceties, but, not necessary, is it being cordless. All in all, I would not purchase this iron again. In fact, I'm searching for a new iron.
After trying to use this USB cable on multiple computers TO several different accessories, I've finally given up and determined that the cable just DOES NOT WORK. The signal just does not carry from the computer and is more-than-likely a result of a cheap product.
Great while it worked. Had it a few months. My wife carried it in her purse. Pulled it out to take a pic and the LCD screen was broken beneath the outer layer. Found many postings online of similar results. Not covered under warranty. Not recommended.
I've had this machine for less than 2 years and the duplexer failed. Now I can't find a replacement part for it. They have discontinued the printer and didn't bother stocking in parts necessary to support it.I'm a retired Army officer who is highly trained and experienced in logistics at the installation, state and theater of operations levels. If the Army ran it's replacement parts the way HP does, we'd all be speaking either German or Japanese now.Based on this level of 'support', I'm not buying another HP product ever again.....and I counsel others to be VERY CAREFUL about buying their products as well.
When it worked it didn't work well, the rest of the time it didn't work at all. It's in the trash now where it belongs (I got a DLO, which works perfectly so far).
I got mine from Dell and hated it since its VERY NOISY. Beware.Seagate Passport is much better and quieter. I am going to try to return mine.
THE SOFTWARE IS THE WORST EVER!!! To be honest I dont even know if the card is good or not because of the damn software!! Everything installed softly until Multimedia Center started installing...the installation process just closes itself right in the middle of it..I tried EVERYTHING!!! went on ATI website, uninstalled all my current ATI drivers and software and reinstalled the newer ones still NOTHING , called customer support i did EVERYTHING they mentioned and still Multimedia Center DOES NOT WORK!!! Unless you feel like staying up til 5am trying to get this stupid software to work I reccomend this to you! Please, PLEASE dont waste your $50 on this unless you have a good Radeon card...
Placed the order for this item and really looking forward to using it. I have the IBM Lenovo T-60 laptop and my existing docking station only had VGA output so was looking forward to having a DVI output. Did not expect that someone would do such a poor job of just throwing the docking station in a box with a couple of plastic air pillows and hope for the best. What was this vendor thinking? Transport these days is brutal and handling from either the UPS or FEDEX or the USPS is like having gorillas throw stuff around... you need to pack properly! I returned the item after seeing the key bent inhalf in the dock port lock. Did not even bother to take it out of the plactic wrap. Big disappointment.
Color and look was alright, but I had to return it since it was tight for the camera.
This unit broke the first time I plugged it in. The mini-USB port, which is used as the Root (the port that leads back to the PC), partially snapped off internally right off the bat. It would connect then disconnect repeatedly, before I realized what had happened. I'd call it cheap junk if it breaks that easy.
I took to heart the previous reviews, cautioning that one of the connectors was 90 degrees and pointing upwards. Exactly what I needed for my Dell. The cable I got had straight connectors on both ends! With a very sharp kink on the cable the cover closed with a push and the drive runs. However, I will not be surprised if the cable fails. My guess is a wrong cable was mailed. The cable is called on the shipping slip SATA18RA1 (RA=right angle?). The bag itself has only single marking (0.5 m = ca. 18 inches as advertised). There is no good way was the person pulling the order to know if it is an angled connector or not except to know the merchandise an look. I will see if I can return it, but at the price of the cable and cost of shipping and hassle, this seems hardly worth it. Even this review is costing me more time than is the cost of the cable. Still, I use other people's reviews, so I thought I would return the favor.
I thought I was getting a great deal for an MP3/CD player for my car. I didn't want anything expensive, but I wanted something that would last. This was not the deck to get.I've had it for less than three months. The player 'skips' on a brand new disc while sitting still (no bumps from driving). If the disc has the smallest scratch on it, the cd will skip (this doesn't matter if it is MP3 or CD). Also, the LCD has already gone out. There is no backlighting at all, so you can't read anything on the LCD.I'm extremely disappointed in this product and wouldn't recommend to anyone.
I have purchased two of these, one for an office computer and another for an older laptop, both of which had lost their onboard ethernet. They worked great, but both have quit in less than a year. I am trying another brand next time.
I bought this after a power surge during lightning storm fried my LAN card on my less than a year old computer running Windows 7. Also bought thePlugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Network RJ45 Adapter (ASIX AX88772 chipset)at the same time, just so I could see which worked better.The TRENDnet adapter that arrived is white, not blue (no biggie, but does not look like what is pictured). It kicks the internet connection off MANY TIMES throughout the day. I did install the drivers that came with the CD, and then updated them just to be sure it was current. Made no difference. Internet speed was MUCH slower than with the original LAN card.After it kicked the internet off again this morning, I plugged in the Plugable USB Ethernet Adapter mentioned above, and it worked *immediately* without even having to install the CD. Internet is twice as fast as it was with the TRENDnet adapter.TRENDnet is going back to Amazon for a refund. Would highly recommend buying the Plugable brand instead.
I received this product and it did not work. I have yet to receive an e-mail from the vendor and I would recommend that you warn others about this vendor.
Don't waste your money on this one! I've always used percolater coffeemakers and I'm a fan of the wonderful coffee they brew, however, my coffeemaker quit working and based on good reviews I decided to try this Presto coffemaker. I'm not impressed at all, in fact it makes terrible weak coffee. Right out of the box I noticed many negative things. The cord is way to short, the construction of the entire pot is made from very thin and cheaply constructed steel. The cheap-o basket lid which doesn't rest firmly on the basket allows the coffee grinds to spill over into the coffee maker. I know it's overflow, because the basket has super tiny holes that barely even lets water pass through, so I know grinds wouldn't. In fact, the holes are so small that they clog up everytime we've used it, and that's using specially ground coffee for percolators. I like a STRONG cup of coffee, so when I put enough coffee in the basket to get the right brew strength, grinds overflow the basket every single time. Yes, I've tried using the filters it came with, but the coffee turned out even weaker than before, so I had to pour that pot of coffee down the drain. So far I haven't been able to make a decent cup of coffee with this thing, it comes out super weak every time, no matter how I adjust the coffee to water ratio. My family and friends have always said that I make the best coffee they've ever had, and I have to say that I can make a great cup of coffee, so experience isn't the issue. I'm convinced that the basket is the entire culprit of the weak coffee it produces. So to anyone considering purchasing this coffemaker, I'd say definitely don't do it. To everyone who posted great reviews on this maker, all I can say is that they must love weak coffee. I feel I've wasted $40.00, and I'm definitely going to send this Presto Coffemaker back. Any recommendations out there for a really great high quality constructed percolater? preferrably one with some longevity of life.
I purchased a 52" Samsung Plasma TV and this BD-P1200 blu-ray player. Most manufacturers of any kind are only separated when you have a problem... they all know how to take your money, but when it comes to righting a wrong, there are BIG differences. Samsung is, without a doubt, THE WORST. I owned this player for about 2 months and had used it only a few times when it stopped working, at which time I called Samsung and was instructed to ship the unit to a repair facility AT MY EXPENSE! Samsung taught me that a warranty is only as good as the company that backs it up, and they were worthless in righting this wrong. In the first place, the unit was apparently defective from the factory but I had to pay shipping (cost me $40!) even though the repair was covered under warranty. Then the repair shop shipped the thing back to me via UPS, who LOST the unit, and did not contact me about it! I waited and waited and waited, and called UPS, and called UPS, and called UPS, and called Samsung, and called Samsung, and called Samsung. Get the idea? Amazon righted the wrong, but I will NEVER buy another Samsung ANYTHING!! Piece of junk with NO customer support!
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.
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.
Let me preface my statement that I ordered a Sony Bravia last year and all went well, the purchase, the delivery and the TV were all great. I recently purchased the Sharp Aquos and it turned out to be defective-no power, no picture, a pain - but I did receive a full refund but had to pay shipping- not so good.
This is a $10 speaker & this is exactly what you get. You can barely hear the music. It is probably a good speaker for your iPod if you work in cubicle hell, as you probably couldn't annoy your neighbors by your musical taste if you wanted to with this.
One sleeve covers the screen area; that's fine. The other covers the keypad; that's not so fine. It's embossed, but it covers the keys! Even if you can remember which letters are on which keys, the embossing is inivisible in low light, which is especially frustrating given that the keypad is backlit.I used a leather punch to cut holes in the embossed area and used a small sewing scissors to enlarge them. It's an ugly solution, but at least I can see the keypad now (until I find a case that works).The case is made of a rubber-like material, which sort of sticks to fabric, making it harder to get into or out of my pocket than a leather case would.
I purchased this headset for use at work while operating noisy heavy equipment and to get noise canceling while listenng to my mp3 player and still be able to hear my mobile phone ring. First of all the diameter of the ear phone is to small so with little movement they dont stay centered and let in noise. Also the wireless signal fades in and out when wearing MP3 player on my belt and my cellphone signal when in my front pants pocket fades in and out. When the phone is away from the belt or waist level the signal seems better. Another thing is the headphones stick out far from the head and the bright blue flashing light adds to the super nerd effect. Also the noise canceling when turned on raises the sound level of the music while canceling little noise. Noise canceling also creates a low level buzzing type noise. Another problem is the wireless audio transmitter battery lasts only 5.5 hours which doesnt last near all day at work. When sitting still with no signal fade the sound quality is good. When i couldnt use them for work i attempted to use them at home for watching T.V but there was a sound delay that made the dialoge and lips not sync. I think the idea wouod be awesome if it actually worked.
We purchased 2 of these cards last August, one to be used with a Nikon D40x, and one for a new Nikon D5000. The one being used in the D40x became unreadable within a few weeks, although we were able to recover the images with recovery software after much frustration and some expense in time and money. The one being used in the D5000 survived about a year, but just became unreadable as well. Fortunately, they were not critical pictures. Buy something else. I did, and I'll let you know how the SanDisk I just ordered works out....
Big expectations, poor results. The unit played audio CDs just fine (so it was working) and I was able to upgrade successfully to the 2.0 software. BUT it would not reliably play any MP3 CD-R I put in the unit (CD-Rs that worked just fine in multiple PCs / multiple CD-ROM drives).If there are more than 255 tracks it gets totally confused. I wasted several CD-Rs - burning them with 1, 10, 100 tracks - no luck. The unit would crash and reset continually.Had to return the unit - first return to eBay. Recommendation - try in a store before you buy.
I thought i was getting a bargain when i was purchasing this with SPI and NAT firewall for this price. Well it sounded too good to be true, which it was.At first it was flawless, had some bad ports that wouldnt open, than was losing the DHCP lease even after i assigned it my mac adress on the comcast account. On top of that, it will drop the lease every 1-2 days, which it shouldnt with MY MAC Address, and a power cycle every time. I hate power-cycling everytime i want it to work properly for another 1-2 days in order to repeat.I shoud of and now am going to push out the extra cash for a Linksys, which none of my friends or family have problems with, wireless or wired.It was good while it lasted though.
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!
My particular drive worked fine as general-purpose storage. It would play normally encoded CDs but not MP3 files that it recorded itself. (The MP3 files all conformed to the parameter restrictions in the manual.) I confirmed that the MP3-encoded CD itself was OK by taking it to a store that had a boombox that played MP3 CDs, and it played fine on that (so it wasn't operator error). I had expected better digital design or quality from a drive that is this expensive. Also the manual had only a medium correlation with the software on-screen menus. It had poor orientation to MP3 files and software choices. Only one of three people on the phone-line tech-support knew anything about the product & I don't think they had one physically with them. I am returning the drive for a refund.
Why do I get the feeling that some of these later reviews were written by Kensington people? The fact is, this light has some unique features that most USB lights don't, including an On/Off switch and two brightness levels. However, that doesn't come close to overcoming the drawbacks. First of all, the price is way too high for what you are getting. Also, the brightness difference between four and eight LEDs is negligible. But the biggest flaw in this light, by far, is that the flexible arm is not NEARLY strong enough to support the weight of the lamp. I have had to resort to clamping the arm to the side of my monitor, which is just plain ridiculous. For the price they are getting, they should have produced a more durable product.
I bought one - tried to add expansion card - it crashed. Returned it figuring it was a fluke. NOPE! Second one crashed too. I am using latest firmware (1.33) and have tried all of their suggested "fixes". What's worse - Rio appears to know they have a problem and continue to sell it without a solution.
i guess the sound is fine...but they are not comfortable and the CASE IS JUNK. it simply fell apart when i opened it and is made of really cheap plastic. avoid this.
It worked pretty well at first. But then I had to keep reinserting it into the USB port to get it to connect to the network. Finally, it just died altogether. What a waste of money.
I have been using the Linksys Wireless-B Notebook Adaptor for about six months. I never had the reception that Linksys advertised, but it sort of worked some of the time. I thought that I had to use a Linksys card with my Linksys router--it was my first wireless experience. Suddenly it stopped working. It indicated that it was transmitting, there was no internet connection (I still had a hardline connection). Then a few days later, it stopped indicating that it was connecting to the router/network either. Dead in the water. No help from any websites at all, and now from what I have read from other poor souls, the Wireless-B card just poops out suddenly. I wish I had a recommendation from a reliable source on what to buy, but I can tell you that Linksys will never have my business again.
This suction cup mount is absolutely horrible. I shouldn't say that...it's fantastic for about 3 weeks, then it's all down hill. Mine held great for about 3 weeks, then kept falling off with the sun pounding down on it. I cleaned the windshield and cleaned the suction cup, still falls off. Then yesterday my wife wanted to borrow it so I went to take it off my windshield and what do I find? The suction cup was literally glued to my windshield. It came off in pieces, and there's many stuck to the windshield still. Now of course it won't work at all. It isn't like I live in Nevada or something, where it's 110 degrees every day in the summer, to deteriorate the material (not that it should then either). This thing is made of some CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP material. Unbelievable. I've had my radar detector mounted on the windshield for 4 years. It's fallen off only a handful of times (maybe twice). So this thing gets 1 star. Only because I can't give it zero stars. It's too bad I can't find some other brand that makes one, because this thing is absolute JUNK and a waste of $$.
I bought this specifically because it had the CD player as well as the ipod dock and it was portable. It works great with the ipod (I use a touch). However, the cd player fails to read almost every CD I put into it. This includes store bought cd's. If you need a CD player on your unit, look elsewhere. This was definitely not worth the price and doesn't work well.
I tried two times to use this mount to hold my hand held Garmin unit on my 17' boats. I boat mostly on the bays of Long Island so chop and wakes are a fact of life. This mount could not stand up to those conditions, stripping out the angle adjustment twice. The adjusting area is insufficient for the size and weight of the Garmin 76 GPS. If you are looking for a mount for your Garmin 76 go straight to RAM Mounts and buy the components they sell to hold your GPS. It's probably more expensive than the Garmin but worth every penny.
this Home theater system is horrible. It produces a small band at the top of the picture that is blue in color and affects every scene. Furthermore, when you power the unit down, then go back to the DVD that is already loaded, the unit plays from the beginning and not from where you last left off from.Don't waste your money. Stick with the Sony Dream System line.
Lot's of static. Music is barely audible...Too late to return - so it's just laying around :-(NOT recommended.
Really bad quality, you get blurry photos, I had to use my 100-400 canon without it to get nice sharpen photos.It looses the sharpen on the enter of the image.If the seller can return my money back, I want it back, too expensive for something that's useless
I have tried two wireless routers to date with my IBM Thinkpad w/ Centrino wireless. My first, the Linksys BEFW11S4, never sustained a connection for longer than 30 seconds before dropping the connection, then re-establishing, then dropping, etc. Impossible to download large files, get booted off IM constantly, and took forever for simple websites to open. Linksys technical support even tried to dump me off to IBM technical support, but I just didn't buy it, considering my wireless connections have been fine elsewhere. I have also seen many websites offering this suggestion and that, tweaking the connection software, upgrading firmware, blah blah blah, but honestly, how hard does it have to be to get my wireless network up and running.The D-Link DI-614+ has since worked like a charm. Easy to setup. No dropped connections. Seems like it works fine with my Centrino.
Great idea but a terrible phone. It's impossible to read except if you are directly above the phone. Also the delete for removing calls from caller id didn't consistantly work. The lcd screen was too bright and hard to read if lowered.
Works great with Windows XP but is not recognized by Mac OS X (10.3.5) on iBook G4. The manual says it will but it doesn't. The service department at zio comfirmed it doesn't - I don't know why they have that in their manual then. Best Buy has USB card readers that work at half the price.
This card worked initially, but over 6 months it had more and more connection problems untill it just stopped working.
Honestly, i saw these on sale and thought that they would be decent speakers for the money. I use other things made by logitech like wireless mouses and i thought they would put the same effort into making good speakers. the sound quality ok and there is too much bass and almost no mid range and the highs are way too tinny. These speakers are just not good. the hum that starts when you turn them is annoying and it is horrible for the music. other than the annoying buzz sound the sound from playing songs is ok at best. im glad i now own the jbl creature II speakers and they are much better and are about 40 bucks. i own a macbook pro and the jbl's work much better. hopefully this review helped
Absolutely Terrible!... First, they do not stay in your ears like they claim to be designed for and second, all you can hear is the wind when running. I would highly recommend choosing a different product.
Ultra Pro 2 Pocket (5-by-7-inch Photos) Pages (100 Pages)not so good very deficit to find pictures that fit did not like it
This was sent to my granddaughter and she indicated that it arrived, but there was NO GLUE in the pen. Trying to send it back is kind of impossible as she lives in another town and is getting ready to move to Virginia where her husband will be based at Fort Lee..
I returned this thing the day after I bought it.I should of been clued in when I purchased it at the store, ALL the Transpod models had a little sticker on them advising them about the store's return policy. I thought it a little unusual at the time, but after listening to the thing I understand why now. I'm sure a lot of people had been returning this model.The sound quality was really bad. You have to turn your stereo WAY up to hear the music, and even then it sounds almost as bad as AM radio. I'll add that the files I was playing were 192Kbps aac encoded files so they're decent quality too.
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
I enjoyed using this Macally BTKey Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac. However, soon after I hooked it up (and the startup was fast and easy) - the "low battery" light started to flash. And whatever batteries I had in there, that light continued to flash. Other than that, all worked great. But as of this week, my Macally keyboard has bit the dust - absolutely no response. I suspect an issue with the battery connection/power supply. Very disappointed to say the least that this product is dead in 90 days.
This ink cartridge, also did not last long. It was about (5) small E-mails. I will not buy it again.Marla
This heatsink will not fit any regular consumer mainboards and from what I could find was made for a few select Tyan mainboards that do not have any capacitors around the 775 socket. It will fit your mainboard only if any of the components around the socket are flush with the socket (1-3mm) like surface mount. I was only able to find Tyan 775 mainboards that were like this that this heatsink would fit on. So if your thinking about building a 1U rackmount with a regular mainboard then forget about wedging this heatsink in. It will rest on top of your capacitors and will not make contact or proper contact with the CPU. Thermaltake website lack any motherboard compatibility lists so BUYER BEWARE.
Purchased HP photo paper, it is the worst paper ever! Photos always sticky to the touch, it never seems to dry. Didnt even care about how color or print quality was, couldnt get past tacky feeling. Stick with Canon or Epson, I mix and match Epson and Canon paper between all my printers and its QUALITY, DRY, EXCEPTIONAL PHOTOS each time! HP is a stinker for paper!
The battery grip is great and a good addition to a very good camera. My low rating is more for the supplier. The battery included is not a Pentax branded battery but an after market battery. The description leads you to think otherwise. The price would be good for the Pentax brand battery but is high for the battery you get.
I was given this stereo as a Christmas present. My cousin was given the same one. it worked great for the first couple of months. However my cousin said that hers stopped playing her cd's and then the sound started getting screwed up. about six months later my stereo would not play the music on my ipod even though i hadnt changed anything in the stereo or the ipod. Furthermore the radio reception sucks. If i were you look harder and find some thing better.
I am disappointed in this product's performance because the microphone's flexible stem is an inch or so 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 directly in front of me with an inch or so of &quot;breathing room.&quot; I often resort to switching from the headset to the handheld telephone midway through a conversation.
I bought these thinking that maybe Sennheiser's expertise would deliver in a small form factor but quite simply, these are worse than the ear buds that came with my i-pod. Returned the product.
transmitter audio quality is bad...people say it's hard to hear what I'm saying. Older motorola or newer uniden are much better.
Didnt even work for a hour without blowing up an was powered by 50&#8709; watts so i would not recommend this as a sub
The sound is good but the cord is unnecessarily long. Why is it so long? Not sure if I like them enough to use them. Maybe I'll give them to my mom.
The small HDT 101 from Motorola is a HDTV tuner that works entirelyin software and firmware. This software that does the decoding of thesignal is likely to be confused by certain broadcast signals,lock up, and not recover from the lockup, failing to load the firmwareever again. Motorola seems to have stopped supporting the designwith software fixes and updates, they have run out of replacementunits at this juncture, and if in warranty may offer you a refundfor your purchase price. A novel idea that did not work out. Avoid.
Happy with the order/process on the front end and initial quality was OK, but giving lamp failure error after 180 hours. Can't seem to get a response from seller, very frustrating... In reading through other reviews, sounds like this product is being dramatically misrepresented as new/OEM replacement when it isn't. Time to take some legal or better business bureau action? Amazon - have always been a fan, why are you letting this happen?!Follow-up, ordered again and this time came from Amazon directly, NOT Crawford Superstore. Was an OEM lamp, Crawford Superstore was clearly attempting to sell knock-off lamps as if they were OEM. And now not supporting take the piece of junk back.
This unit is great when it works, but reliability is a huge problem, and Linksys appears unwilling to stand behind its product when it continues to fail.
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....
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.
I purchased these headphones and they are terrible for running. The first time that I used them they didn't stay in my ears, and could barely hear my music. They have weak bass, and don't have a very good range. I bought some behind the neck ones instead, I am still waiting for them, but I know that those are of a higher quality than these.
I realize that it may be a bit my own fault that I did not know that my HP 17" laptop is actually a 17.3" laptop, but seeing as how all the HP 17" laptops I've seen are actually 17.3", I feel like HP is also a bit to blame for not creating a backpack that will comfortably fit it's own products in the specified size range.Otherwise, the bag is fine, but it really barely fits a 17.3" HP laptop and would therefore not offer much protection at all if the bag with laptop crammed in it were dropped.I would strongly recommend you go seek out bags for a 17.3" laptop if that's what you have.
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.
Bose cube speakers have a fundimental sound..the cubes contain a tiny speaker, essentially a tweeter, The subwoofer box contains a 5.5 inch woofer.. bass below 120 cycles is no directional, so the sub can be placed almost any where.. but the cubes only have a low frequency of 200 cucles leaving a big audio gap not covered..right in the middle of the speech range.....A 5.5 inch woofer can deliver low frequency when paired with a large amplifier.Usually 200 watts rms or more..Bose has never posted its amplifier power outputs...(top secret)If you play hiphop or rap and loud action moves the bose will sound fine...If you play true music look for a speaker with a minimum of a 4 inch woofer and a 8-10 inch subwoofer.(this eliminates the bose and sony cubes)..Yamaha, klipsch and onkyo still make some of the best systems and for not much more money
OUR HUB OVERHEATED AND MELTED AND WOULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE IF WE HAD NOT FOUND IT WHEN WE DID. WE BOUGHT IT 6 WEEKS BEFORE IT OVERHEATED AND THE ELECTRICAL CORD WAS PLUGGED IN AN OUTLET-----OUTLET WAS FINE----UNIT DEFECTIVE.
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.
What a frustrating product. I've had the picture frame for about a year, and I did try to research the best product. I hope this isn't the best. The frame comes with inadequate memory so you must add a memory card. The picture frame will format the card as FAT by default. That limits the number of pictures that can be stored to far below the capacity of the card. I got the dreaded error 0X80070052. Googling that error indicated that I needed to format the card in NTFS to be able to store more than about 150 pictures. It took more than 6 tries to format the card with NTFS.Copying pictures to the card is an exercise in futility. I wanted to copy about 300 pictures to a 1 GB card. After 4 hours of slow copying and two blue screen crashes of my main computer (an otherwise very stable system), I decided to donate the picture frame to the local charity resale shop. Maybe someone with too much time on their hands will buy it and make it work. For me, I'll wait until the electronic picture frame makers make a product worth buying.
Este disco es un atentado para la informaci&oacute;n, cuando quiere abrir lo hace y cuando se emperra no lo hace. Pide un user identication, user id y un password arbitrario. He perdido toda una pelicula por usar este disco, no lo recomiendo, ademas hay cero asistencia tecnica para ayudar a resolver el problema. No lo compre.
DONT EVEN THINK TO BUY THIS. ITS probably 20 times or even 30 times bigger than your ipod.
If you want a cheaper alternative use Saran Wrap. Why spend so much money just because it has an apple label on it?. My keyboard is nice and clean. When the saran wrap gets dirty just wrap it around again. May I add it's much more snug on the keyboard too!
The am/fm is fine but the radio is useless as a weather band radio. I received it as gift to be kept in my garage/shop area to be able to check weather reports before fishing trips. As a small craft boater weather reports are critical. The Weather band tuning is difficult(impossible) because of minute adjustments and faint reception. I have relegated it to musical use on the boat and beach where it works great. I don't know if that tv function works but I would not reccomend spending any money on this product under the guise of it being a weather radio.
I have had so many of these cassettes get eaten by the labelmaker that I will not use this machine or these cassettes anymore. Once the machine starts to eat the tape, there is no repair; the whole cassette is ruined. I have had new tapes get ruined practically right away. I am through with Brother labelling products. This is the second Brother labelmaker that I have had that has done this. These cassettes are so expensive, and then so many get ruined.
This drive is a waste of money. I have had it for almost a year and it was working fine. Then it started to have trouble spinning up and mounting. I went online to see if anyone else had problems and found others with the same complaints. It seems to be a power issue. The power adapter is not standard and not replaceable without sending back to LaCie. I'm ready to take it outside and take out my frustrations. Once I get it fixed I'll sell it on ebay.
The box works. Nothing bad, nothing great.I cannot find the universal remote code anywhere. So if you lose the remote, you're screwed.P.S. Does anyone know where to program their universal remote with the dtb-h260f code?
Please do not missunderstand the rating. The 2300 Magenta Toner 1.5 is an excellent product. Toner is high quality and performs well.BUT BUY THIS ITEM AND YOU ARE BEING ROBBED!!!The Konica/Minolta standard toner is only rated for 1500 pages at 5% coverage. (You usage will likey be a substancially lower page count if you are printing graphics on a regular basis, but we'll use their numbers for standard comparision purposes.) The HIGH capacity toner replacement cartridge is a far better buy. First at the listed price here on Amazon at: Konica Minolta 1710517-007 Magenta Toner Cartridge ASIN: B00006LHSZ, is more expensive at $120 vs $70. But the cartridge is rated at 4500 pages at 5% coverage. In other words 3 times the toner for about 67% of the cost, think of this as a buy two get one free sale. (And sorry Amazon, this cartridge can be found for as low as $105 (shipping inculded) on other sites giving you a savings of 50% (or more if using the Amazon price) ($105 vs $210).Remember that while Konica/Minolta makes a high quality product, you,the consumer, deserves better than this item. Do not settle for this underfilled, underperforming, overly priced &quot;standard&quot; product when the manufacturer offers a fully filled, exact same quality &quot;high capacity&quot; product at what amounts to a bargin price.
I thought it was my burner, then I tried other blanks from another case, and they work. I won't buy any of these ever again.
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.
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]
The quantity of of labels referenced in the ad was less than 50% of the labels in the item delivered. When the item, Glossy Labels were returned because the item delivered was not what was advertised, my purchase was refunded however the reason for the refund was described as customer error and I had to pay all the shipping expenses. Very disappointing experience with the Amazon system.
I bought this for the reason everyone bought it. It was on sale and you get more options for the money! The offer was too good to be true. First it would only spin the dvd. Then it wouldn't turn off. I bought it today and am returning it tomorrow. Spend the extra money. Your time and families happies is worth it. We are about to go on a trip. I can't imagine taking this piece of junk with us.
After reading some of these reviews I thought this would be the perfect last addition to my setup. The price is definitely right, but the old saying "you get what you pay for" certainly applies here. If you want to pump any significant bass through this box at a decent volume, it just can't handle it. Constant rattling and speaker 'splat' sounds are very noticable even at middle volumes. You are better off saving a few more dollars and finding some that can handle the load, and you'll save yourself the hassle of returning it once you realize it's shortcomings.
Don't spend your money on this product that is overpriced and useless...My camera is Canon EOS 5D for over $2500 and I have macro lens Canon 180mm for over $1600. With those lights from Tabletop the pictures are very dark and can not be used for professional jewelry photography. I had to rent lights in order to use the tent to make something better. Get just the tent and buy lights from elsewhere, the lights that come with the kit are very cheap and don't produce professional results. You need to do a lot of Photoshop in order to get something out of the pictures...Don't waste your money and time if you need quality professional jewelry photos. I am stuck with this kit, because the seller Tabletop refused to return the kit after I contacted them 5 days since I received the kit. They don't follow Amazon guidelines and once you buy something from them they don't return it. They should say that on their advertising that you CAN NOT RETURN anything bought from them. They are very slow in responding, shipping and not answering emails regarding returns.I would not do business with those dishonest guys !!!!!!!!!!!! Neither should you !!!
This is my first time ever using verbatims. I've used TDK, Memorex, Sony. Not once in my life have I ever burned a coaster that wasn't my fault. I burned these disks at 4x, I got the MKM-003. The very first disk I burned was a complete coaster. Making grinding noises and everything. I'm so pissed off I haven't even tried the other ones. This is the first and the last time I'm ever getting verbatim's "quality" disks. I'll save my money on TDK or Memorex. Thanks for the wonder first impression Verbatim. It will be our last.
Bose is a name to conjure with in the speaker business. This is the main reason I bought this Bose SoundDock.Unfortunately, after a year of erratic behavior (today -- no sound; tomorrow -- sound again, etc.), it simply stopped working. For no reason.I will not be buying a Bose product for some time. Buyer be warned.
This is the best of all possible monitors... the only problem is that it doesn't work all the time. Imagine my surprise to hook this up and to see the dazzling quality of the screen image. I was truly amazed. Then fifteen minutes later the screen goes dark, not even the Menu will come on, it's really dead. So, I turn it off and five minutes later it comes on again, still dazzling quality.After this cycle happening five times I called Sony and got right through quickly but this guy had to send me to a "monitor specialist". I WAITED ALMOST 2-HOURS and was told that the monitor was dead and that I had to ship to San Diego (from Boston) for evaluation and they would either fix it or send me another one. They wanted ME TO PAY FOR THE SHIPPING and then to wait two weeks for the return.I was ticked. I tried to argue that there was a difference between a monitor going bad after a few months and one being DOA. But, they didn't want to listen. I asked for a supervisor and this moron told me the same way and when I tried to argue my case HE HUNG UP ON ME.So, I guess I'll send it back. But, even though I probably have $10,000 worth of Sony products they have lost me for life. I don't think they care about the long term value of a customer.My suggestion is to buy it from a store where you can return it for another and not have to deal with the Sony sales prevention department.Bob
The first CE powered PDA that is worth it's salt should have the connectivity that goes along with it. This is teh weakest portion of the Jornada as its' pins recognizing the device are not strong enough for day to day usage. I have had to go back to the serial connection which appears sound to date.The product is exceptional otherwise and has very good ease of use.
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!
This screen protector went on with a whole bunch of bubbles that would not press out. A total waste of money.
I did not pay for my US Travel Card -- it was a free promotion from Office Depot when I purchased my Palm m505. And this is fortunate, since I would have been very upset if I would have paid for it. The information this card contains is very limited and is only for a very small number of cities -- and as far as I can tell, there is no way of adding/updating the information.If you need information about cities, I'd recommend going with the free Vindigo service instead.
My daughter received an off brand boombox for her 9th birthday. It skipped alot and wasn't usable so we exchanged it for this SONY that cost twice as much....it skips about twice as often. It'll barely play any CD's and is useless as a CD player. The radion works fine. This one is also going to be returned too....very disappointed after explaining to my wife and daughter that the SONY is better quality than others and should be worth twice the price. Totally unacceptable performance at almost any price point.
I can not see paying $179.00 for this when it does no more then a $49.00 converter box. So I sent it back
I am really disappointed in this product. Mine came and didn't keep a charge for more than a few days. Then is stopped recharging altogether after six uses over 3 months. A second battery also has the same problems that was ordered and shipped.
This product did not work out of the box. The manufacturer was no help. And to try to return this on Amazon is almost impossible. Amazon makes you go through hops to return items!!!!! I highly do not recommend this item and being my first time buying on Amazon, I don't recommend buying on Amazon.
At first I was thrilled with this mount- it is tons better than the one which came with the unit. I bought it in June and by September the suction cup no longer suctions to the windshield. I cannot understand how it would lose suction, but I tried everything.
I had the armband system for about a week and the rubber piece that holds the MP3 Player ripped. The rubber piece needs to be much more durable, especially if this product is expected to be used during exercise/cardio activities.
I know the price looks attractive, but keep looking. The Memorex MP3 Player worked for about 10 minutes, then gave up. It would not recognize any disks (Audio CD's, CR-R's or MP3 CD). Also, I noticed that during the brief time that it did work, the display was diffcult to read, and the loading time inbetween songs was SLOW. It's on it's way back to Amazon now. Spend a little more money and get something that will not break down as soon as you open the box.
I bought this UPS specifically because it has the ability to be accessed over the web to turn on and of. (Which it works and is great... Oh, BTW, you need to buy the SNMP web connect card too).I plugged it in an WhirrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! At first I thought it would go away. Called support, they said nope, always runs. Seriously It is way too loud for desk usage, only for data centers. Never seen anything like this.If you are going to buy this, make sure it is in a closet. It is NOT POSSIBLE to live with this extremely loud UPS.After being a customer of Amazon for MANY years, this is my first return. Guhhhhhh.
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.
This iPod boombox is small, lightweight and looks like a great solution for broadcasting your iPod through speakers. That's where it ends. I bought this and received it the day before a big neighborhood party at my house. I tested it out the day I received it and it worked fine. When I went to use it the next day (the day of the party), the music would keep cutting out at random times and wouldn't start up again unless I pressed Stop and then Play again.How frustrating! It would only play for 10-15 minutes at a time and then cut out completely. I even tested my iPod with my computer and a small set of portable speakers to see if my iPod was the problem - it wasn't! I'm hoping it's not too late to return this item - don't waste your money!
I was expecting this to be similar to my platronics bluetooth that I had for my work phone. This one is much longer, does not have a cushioned earbud, but rather just speaker that sits loosely on your ear. It does have a loop to go around the ear, but that alone does not seem sufficient to keep it secure. Minimal head movement causes the thing to fall off. I am not using it.
I purchased this for around 35 bucks at a CompUSA closing sale. It is lightweight, but the fans are kinda loud. One of the fans failed after about 6 months and the other one makes a sound like its dying ever so often.
Not enough volume to make this really a useful device. Although it is nice looking, and does not need batteries, the latter also proves to be its downfall, as any ambient noise in the room drowns out the output of the speakers. Not recommended.
Case is very attactive and fits the camera great. However it is not very practical. It has no additional storage for extra batteries or memory cards. It does not serve my needs. If all you want is camera protection it is fine.
I first took it out of the box and turned it on and the screen lit up with the company greeting. Then it went black and never turned on again.Returned it for an exchange.Received another unit and it faired better- for about a day. Then it too died on me. Sent it back for refund with a terse comment on the product.Forget this, you can do a lot better.
First off let me state for the record that I only buy Sony , but I have toadvise you against the purchase of the bean walkman. I purchased one in March 2006 and returned it September 2006, as I had purchased replacementinsurance and was able to return it because it broke. It is hard to turn off and the usb port cover always pops open, not to mention the headphonesalways pull out. The FM receiver is hard tune in the daylight as the screen is invisiable. Save your self the hassel!!!!!!
These tvs look great but are seriously defective. You can count on the TV breaking within 3-4 years. The color wheels will break and it's an expensive repair > $500. The lamp will also go in a couple of years for another repair.
I'm very disappointed with this product. I got it because my OTHER logitech mouse failed on me after less than 6 months of having it. The battery life is less than half of what the box falsely claims, and it becomes a harsh task to have to change it every other hour(YES I do turn the mouse off when I don't use it for several hours). It is too light and has an awkward feel to me. I had no problems until the first time it just stopped working for upwards of 10 to 15 seconds. I got this to play games, and to be playing away and your mouse to RANDOMLY disconnect and have zero response for several, seemingly long moments, it gets extremely annoying and product-ruining. I can't express how angry I am with this product, and it's the reassuring reason I'll never buy a wireless Logitech product again. I must have gotten two bad apples since the wireless Logitech mouse this one (failed to) replace also gave me bad issues.PROS:Handy battery gauge on the mouse, and easy to turn up and down sensitivity with the buttons.CONS:Very bad battery life.Disconnects VERY frequently, in which the mouse has zero response, happens every 3 minutes or so(I'm not exaggerating at all). I did look at the troubleshooting info and followed the instructions-- nothing worked. I always had the receiver less than 2 feet from the mouse, it still disconnected frequently.This is a bad product, I would recommend someone to incinerate this horrible product.
I received this printer as a gift. I thought it was a great idea to be able to take the printer to family functions, take a picture, and give it to the family right away! I only had the printer two years, with little use and many problems. The paper that is supplied with the ink kit began to jam. This became an expensive ordeal, considering I could simply take the digital images to a local store and have them printed for as low as 17 cents a copy. It does take up space in the suitcase, with carrying the printer/powercord/USB cable/ink paper and tray. I used it very little and it recently started to print on only one-half of the photo paper! I contacted Canon, after some basic cleaning and trouble shooting. Canon could not offer any further advice, except that I would need to send it in for repair. Since it was out of warranty, and not worth the time or money, it is now in the trash...
We purchased 15 of these switches. What they don't tell you is 3Com charges for updated firmware by requiring a pricey service contract. These switches also loose their config's very easily when adding/removing a switch from the stack and not everything is saved in their config when a power reset happens!! The stacking feature is a joke, it takes about 5-10 mins for the switch to begin normal operation after powering it up in a stack. They also have about 7 fans in the switch, which nearly all of the switches we originally bought had to be returned because of a fan eventually dying and the switch faulting.I was a huge fan of 3Com with their SuperStack II switches and those stacking features back in the day but these new ones are a complete joke and they must have skipped quality inspections since they downsized their company.
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.
Returned it to Amazon with no problems. Have a low profile HP system and could not install it because no low profile was included. They should state that there is no low profile bracket included.
Doesn't work.Ended up finding my original a week or so after I bought this one.Shuffle charges and connects to computer with the original cable but does not with this cable.
NOT the quality of previous panasonic VCR's. THis is my 3rd one, and tapes recorded in the others do NOT track well in this - there is always fuzz at bottom of screen, even with manual adjustment. Also, the so-called advertisement skip is NOT really that - it is just a 1 minute fast forward button - it is NOT automatic like in an earlier models. And, the fast forward button response is slow,making accurate stopping difficult.
I've wanted one of these things ever since they've been on the market so I finally bought one for myself, for my birthday. I watched a snipit of my Family Guy DVD to test it out and it looked good. I've watched a couple of DVDs, mostly special feature discs and the second half of Festival Express, in the two months that I've had it. Mostly it stayed in it's protective case, which oddly enough is quite well put together.Yesterday I put a Baby Einstein DVD in the player for my daughter and there was no color in the screen and it had a washed out look to boot. I tried unpluging it and pluging it back in, as the troubleshooting page in the manual says, to no avail. I tried several DVDs and no DVD. No change. The screen is washed out and black and white.The sound still works fine if that makes a difference.I called customer service this morning. I didn't have the receipt. The rep told me that in that case they could only go on that date of manufacture, which was June 2004 (4 months ago) and is outside of the 90-day parts and labor warranty.I've got a $200 paper weight. The sound working fine, notwithstanding.I took good, no great, care of this machine. When you get the kinds of failures that appear in these comments, it's part of the design. This is not just a bad product. It may be stamped with the Polaroid name (and to tell the truth that's a big part of the reason for buying this one) but the name is just licensed to whoever made it. Regardless of that fact, I will never touch anything stamped with Polaroid's name again..
It lasted one 5 dayts and picture went blue
We have two of these at the department I work. One started fogging over on the inside of the glass plate (impossible to clean), the other started having random streaks across scans that are always somewhere else (bad lamp?). On both, the lid broke off because the joints are cheap plastic. Basically, it looks like you're not supposed to use it frequently as a flatbed scanner. Don't buy this piece of junk!
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.
I Bought this item for my son for christmas almost 2 yrs ago. After many nights of me complaining about his alarm going off at all hours of the night,and telling him to read the directions so he can set it correctly. I have found that there is a ghost in his unit. I have checked his alarm settings for both of the alarms and they appear to be ok. His alarm went off from 11:30pm until 1:30 am last night when we finally unplugged it. Now that I have done some research it appears we are not the only ones with the ghost in there unit.If you do not have a problem being up all night due to the alarm picking and choosing what time it wants to go off then this is the unit for you.I personally would not recommend this item to anyone. I doubt I will purchase any other RCA items as I should have learned from the last items purchased they are no good.A disappointed customer
My review might not help anyone since for some reason this thing has many positive reviews. I can see this working for laptops with single, small fans.Otherwise ANY laptop with two fans, or a larger fan will get fried by this thing and actually overheat, not cool down. The air flow goes against the computer fans and causes them to compete for air, making them work harder and less able to remove heat. This "cooling" pad caused my big compaq laptop to continually shut down due to overheating. As soon as I stopped using it, everything was fine.The best cooling method honestly is just a small desk fan pointed in a direction that carries the cool air underneath the laptop so that it accelerates the removal of heat, simple, that's it.
Poor picture quality using a new 20 inch dell monitor.All other functions of this item were ok
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.
Linksys makes junk!!! Their routers are horrible. They go out all the time, when you try to access your settings (192.168.1.1.) it never works. And if you try to call for help they want to charge $29.00. The customer service is actually worse than the product they make.
I bought this camera for $630 december '05. I had always liked pentax and still enjoy many pics from my ME Super. For my first digital slr, of course I had to consider the pentax. I decided to buy it because of the interchangeable lenses.The pictures were nice and I was getting used to it.Then I attached a 60-300 lens that I used on my old ME Super. It would not come off. I figured these things sometime happen.I called pentax and the customer service person told me since the lens worked on my ME Super, to remove it would be covered under my warranty.I downloaded the forms and sent the camera off to Colorado.After I sent an inquiry, a person from pentax called me at home to explain that I should be able to understand that they couldn't warranty removing a lens that was not a pentax lens ! It was only a pentax mount.(?)I said I bought the camera because it accepted pentax mounts and I expected the camera to be able to release them. The lens worked on the camera, but just would not release.The pentax person told me the best he could do was to give me a coutesy discount. $22.50 off .Charges were $157. My shipping was $17.50.The warranty was useless, the camera is not worth the money, and I will not buy another pentax product again.(Thanks, amazon, for letting me vent.)
The sound was never that amazing but I put up with it, and then after about a month and a half one of them started the get fuzzy then eventually stopped working all together! Both of them ended up dead along with a broken chord after 2 months of using a useless device!
Don't waste your time or money on this product. I purchased two, and the adapter was not as pictured; it was much bulkier. Neither the jack nor the plug fit well. Worst still the connection was terrible in one and totally non-existent in the other. J U N K.
The set up was easy, and the sound quality was decent. Then it just stopped working within 2 weeks. Went to the Logitech website, but was unable to find a trace that this product ever existed. It's one thing that every product have a life cycle, it's another to deny the very existence of a product. You can tell the difference if you look at Logitech's website. What a shame.
I got a paper with letters on it, they won't come off sticky, they won't come off period..and how is this suppose to work?? no directions... thanks for the terrible reviews above...
Your are getting a piece of cloth glued to a block of wood and a bottle of distilled water for your money. THERE WERE NO NEEDLES INCLUDED!!! I called Crosley and they said they stopped including needles with this item a long time ago yet Amazon still advertises it and shows pictures of the three needles even though they are no longer included. Very deceptive.Amazon sent me a return shipment tag and promised to refund my money but it still took my time (and money) in bringing the package to the UPS store for the return.
This memory card does not appear to be compatible with Motorola V3m RAZR, K1m KRZR, or Motorola Phone Tools. When you insert this memory card, your phone will be able to find it, "TRANS-T Flash", in the "Phone Status" menu. But as soon as you connect the phone to your PC and start Motorola phone tools, Phone Tools can no longer find the phone and therefore cannot establish a connection with it now, even if it did so fine before. Then oddly, TRANS-T-Flash is no longer there in the phone menu. In addition, the screen on the phone now says "Invalid Battery" - very bizarre. Using your phone to reformat the memory card makes no difference.This memory card does not appear to be compatible with Vista either. I have a HP Paviliom Entertainment PC running Vista Home Premium with the latest updates installed. It has a built in media reader that has read every other media card I have(SDHC, Compact Flash)except this one without problems. When this memory card is plugged in, Vista tries to install a driver but can't find one and then instructs you "insert driver disc that comes with the device". But no driver disc comes with the memory card nor are there any instructions whatsoever in the package. Lexar's website offers no instructions either nor does it appear that there are any drivers to download for this card.This memory card may work with other phones but with the number of Motorola RAZRs and KRZRs out there and the number of HP PCs with built in card reader/writers out there, one would think that Lexar would have confirmed compatibility with them. But I appears they didn't.
These earbuds sound great if you don't mind holding them snug in your ears with your fingers. That's the only way I was able to get decent sound out of them. And that's after using all three avalible bud attachments.I have since returned them at a loss of about 15.00 dollars on shipping to and from. I am going back to my over the ear boise, a little bulky but excellent sound and no cord problems.SHELLBACKSEMPER FI
My player read CD-RWs for about three weeks, then all of a sudden it got picky and only wants to read CD-Rs! I tested the RWs in my portable boombox from Wal-mart that was like 10 bucks and the CD-RWs played perfectly! I bought this Walkman b/c I constantly change my playlists and you can do that as often as you want with rewriteable CDs. If the product doesn't do as it advertises --"plays both CD-Rs and RWs"-- it's worthless in my book. The radio is mediocre.Anyway, if you don't have a problem burning *permanent* discs or lugging around your portfolio of CDs, this thing is good enough, but you may as well buy a "regular" (non-fancy) portable CD player for half the price which does the same things as this $40 one! If you do mind and/or you change playlists as often as you change your socks, join the new millenium and buy an mp3 player instead. I love Sony, but they dropped the ball with this one. (I'm opting for the new pink mp3 Walkman Bean, just as cute, but more functional).
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!!)
The printing features are exceptional for a low end printer. The scanner has a more than adequate resolution. As a stand-alone fax it would also be good. But if you want to support faxing from your PC then I would not recomend this model. It will not allow you send a fax from your PC with a cover page. According to HP support, they had problems getting it to work correctly with Vista so they just dropped the capability completly. I don't know about you but when I am send a fax, it needs a cover sheet to make sure that it is routed correctly when it gets received on the other end. I suppose it would be ok if you call the person you are sneding the fax to and let them know that they need to stand by the fax machine and wait for your fax. Personaly I think that it sucks. Actually it depends on who you talk to at HP. Either they couldn't get get it to work or so many people complained that the default was to send a cover sheet and it was being sent when people didn't want to send it that they just dropped the capability. Either way, I bought one and after spending 15 hours with their support, they came back and said that it works the way they want it to and there was nothing to fix and I should go pound sand. I'll never buy another HP product again. Apparently they have adopted Compaqs support style.
I purchased this player last May. It is useless. It will not play many Blue-ray discs. It requirers a firmware update that the company is in no hurry to manufacture. My player will no long play any CDs. Support is a joke. The right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. They will not honor their warranty. I will never buy any other product that Samsung manufactures.
Great player for mp3s, but the FM tuner is worthless because you can't get any stations and the sound quality is poor.I also trashed 2 512mb sd cards trying to upgrade the memory.Called Rio support last June and told them. They said they would get back to me, and that there was a problem with memory cards and this unit. Still have not gotten back to me and it is January 2005 as of this writing.Don't buy this unit unless you are looking for an MP3 flash player ONLY and are willing to accept the limited memory that ships with the unit. You can't expect sd cards to work.I like the ease of use and the advantages of flash memory, also the arm band, which allows me to run with it and not have to worry about damaging a hard drive.
I've owned 2 Samsung TV's and they are absolutely the worst quality I've ever seen. Picture might be good for a year or two but then it's all down hill and Samsung customer service will not even acknowledge that you exist. Stick with Sony or Panasonic and you'll always be happy. Just a heads up from someone in the business!
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 know it might sound a little weird, but I just have to state my experience and opinon about this pair of earbuds. A very strange thing happened after three days of use. The left earbud kept electrically shocking me from time to time, though not very serious, it really annoyed me. I am not sure how this weird thing happened, but it might be due to the earphones' inability to handle the power of my mp3 player, so it sort of burned itself from the inside. Never had I expericed this kind of problem before with any type of earphones, cause I always maintain the volume at medium level and it is almost impossible for my mp3 player to create such an immense power that earphones cannot even handle. It is just probably SONY earphones' poor quality that has caused the problem and annoyance. Really can't count on cheap earphones like these.
I just finished putting 4 coats of paint on my center console thinking I'd be able to slide this dash kit in. To say the least, I'll be spending tomorrow's afternoon sanding the console down and paying double for a dash kit at a local audio shop. 2002 EP3.
Look at the ad. It says it has an FM radio. Someone even wrote a review stating how good the radio was. I did not get the unit that was advertised. Below is what Buy Accessories sent me telling me that the MP3 with the radio was $60-$70. Yet when I checked the ad again it still says that it has a radio. They never bothered to change the copy even though they have known about this for over one month.Ray,I am sorry, I was under the impression that you wanted a refund.I checked with my warehouse and the MP3 players with a FM tuner are much more expensive around $60-$70.Mary StevensBuy AccessoriesCustomer Service Dept.
Received product on time. UPS box was in fine condition. Inner box of HP toner received in HORRIBLE condition, both ripped up and with stains. Half of box was open. Enough of box seal was unbroken so product could not fall out, so we opened it up fully. Plastic packaging had not been broken through. Installed toner and it works fine. Concerned it may not be original and may not last as long as it is supposed to. Will keep it but will probably order from someone else next time. If a product box is damaged and stained, seller should be clear about that so there are no concerns for customer receiving what they believe to be a new and unused product.
Worked perfectly undisturbed in my workstation for a few months until it started failing transfers, and ultimately becoming completely unreadable. Was horrified to find out common experiences from other people online. Stay away from this item-- better yet from this manufacturer.
First off i got these for free because it was a drawing and i won.... (i shouldnt be complaining but i am)Alright the headphones arnt very snug against my head and if i look down too fast they slip right off... so it would have been nice if the ear speakers were adjustable but they are not, thats my first problemsecond is: Im maybe ohhhhh 10 feet or so away from the reciver and if i put my hand or something just above the top band of the head phones i get hit with major static, or if i accidently touch the battery compartment i get hit with static too... even if i turn my head to quickly i get hit with static also.... i mean come on its wireless and i expect to get some static but not that frequent!Lastly i was hoping that they could be used for when im a passanger in a car, or walking around (further than 150ft), and learned that u need to be next to an Oulet the whole time for these to even work.. disapointed on that part, because for me i can only think of 2 things to do with these1. Watch tv @ night2. Use when picking up around the house and working out side (within 150ft)....All in all BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!... Im thinkin about selling 'em cause they are useless to me... honestly standard headphones i think work perfectly fine... So save ur money and get a different brand or just buy other headphones....
I've had a terrible experience with this camera. I've only had it for four months and it's already broken. Let me just say that it never worked well to begin with. At least 1/3 of my pictures are not in focus. I thought that it was just me holding the camera improperly, but I set the camera on a stationary surface and used the timer to take the picture. The picture was still not in focus. The date is forver resetting to 1994, and the last straw happened today when I opened the camera to remove the roll of film which I thought was finished, but it never advanced at all. When I opened the camera, the film was jammed in the take up spool and a square piece of plastic fell off of the back of the cover.After doing some research, I went out and bought an Olympus Stylist. I hope that Pentax will honor their product and refund my money. Heaven knows that the IQ Zoom is a worthless piece of junk.
I bought this lens after lengthy deliberation. I decided to go with the 2.8 lens instead of the f4 because I shoot lots of concerts in low light. I needed a lens that could give me the flexibility of a large aperture and the zoom of 70-200. Unfortunately after only 30 days or so this lens starting causing me problems. The AF would not work consistently - the motor would run and run and not focus correctly. I sent it back to Canon and they repaired it. The service details on the repair was the following: replaced 3rd lens assembly, focusing assembly, and other parts. Checked all adjusted center/tilt/focus cleaned all factory spec.Regardless of the this seeminglt thorough repair I received the lens today and went out to shoot. To my great disappointment I began to receive errors included a Err 01 and 00 on the aperture settings. This freezes my camera and I am not able to shoot. The only remedy is to take out my camera battery out, put it back in, and then shoot 3 shots after which I receive the error again and repeat the process. I checked my other lens and they work fine with my 20D. I called Canon of course not happy and asking for a replacement instead of a repair. The technicion Bruce who was trying to be as helpful as possible told me to clean the sensor with a penical eraser. I tried that and it did not work. The best they could do was offer another repair and a mailing label.I am not happy with this lens or with Canon's policy and have heard of other defective units. I think Canon should just replace the thing instead of working on the defective unit. I shoot professionally - I have a show to shoot tonight and will not be able to use this lens. This is a missed opportunity. I am also scheduled to shoot Modest Mouse on March 8 and the way things are looking I will not have this lens for that event either.I have been a Canon customer since I first started taking photos but this whole experience has made me doubt their committment to their customers. If you are a professional who counts on good reliable craftmenship I might reconsider buying this lens. I have heard that defects are fairly common with this lens.When it works like it is supposed to it takes gorgeous photos. The glass is top notch. But of course if it doesn't work than none of that mattters.
These earphones broke within a month. Too bad, because the sound quality was pretty good.
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.
I used this to connect my satellite dish to a phone line. At first it worked; for perhaps 2 or three months when I began to get a message that I didn't have phone connection to my satellite provider. I didn't worry too much or try to figure out what was wrong immediately. I did then try everything to find the problem (new phone cords, new locations) then wrote to the seller and to Amazon describing what I had done and asking for advice and what the return policy would be. That was about a month ago and I have never heard a thing from the seller although I did get a response from Amazon. Very unsatisfactory.
strongly disliked this film. blues and greens came out ok. skin tones and reds came out very dark. not terrible, but i was disappointed to say the least.
No specifications come along with this product. Had it not been for the first reviewer (Barrad), I wud not have been able to find where the batteries go. Sound quality is extremely bad. It is like the music has been muffed. Sound from my $5 unbranded earphones is much better than this one. Bought it online, returning will be a hassle again. Should always experience such things at a store and then buy.
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!
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!!!!!
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.
The sound in these ear phones are exceptional. The only problem is that they do not fit right in my ears so I cannot fully enjoy the high quality of sound. I tried to put them on as many different ways and they just didn't feel or look right. Pity.
I'm going to have to invest in a higher quality UV Filter. I have problems with sun spots showing up on my photographs even with a lens hood in use.
I experienced a partial break in one of the wires:tough luck , buy new pair. Let customer support speak for themselves -Due to the design and manufacture, the ER6i earphones cannot be repaired. The image below does not warrant a warranty replacement. The only option is to purchase new. You may search on-line and purchase from an authorized Etymotic reseller or purchase new through our Special Purchase Option Program, but this will require that you return your ER6i earphones ($76, plus $6.00 UPS Grnd. shipping charge).If you wish to purchase new from Etymotic, please contact Customer Service at 888-389-6684. We will set-up a return number for you and obtain your cc details. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover.Regards,Customer ServiceEtymotic Research, Inc.61 Martin LaneElk Grove Village, IL 60007
This item was listed first in my search for a power cord and turned out to be the wrong one. After calling customer service they told me it was mine and Amaozons problem and there was nothing they would do about it. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, there are too many other options out there.
I had an old $15 Fellowes over-the-ear headset that I've gotten a 5 year life out of - but the wires were going as a result of compression near the jack where they plugged in (I use mine on an office phone with headset jack, not on a cell phone). Read several reviews on Amazon looking for best price for performance looking again to spend in the $15 to $25 range. Bought the Plantronics M220C based on reviews that said it's a solid performer for the price. I have to vehemently disagree. This Plantronics headset has a double-echo, making it very annoying to try and talk. The volume has two settings, + and - (which apparently only affect outgoing microphone sensitivity, and do nothing for headset volume). While others could hear me fine, this set did not have the perception of being full duplex, that is I could not perceive hearing myself talking when I talked (which I could with my old headset) - perhaps this was due to a delayed double echo effect. The maximum volume was still very low for hearing the other people on the phone. The clarify of the low volume was also muddy - poor tone and not accurate. The in-ear portion is made entirely of hard plastic with a large diameter that was both difficult to accurately place in my ear and also too large to be comfortable - felt like it was stretching my whole ear open and I still could barely hear. I don't have petite ears, either - I'm a 6' 2" guy. Lastly, the over the ear piece is bulky and tight-fitting with no adjustability (other than right/left), resulting in ear pain & soreness within the first two minutes of talking. I am extremely disappointed with this product, and am in search of another Fellowes to take it's place - in my better the superior brand by a mile! I really wanted to be one of the ones to reinforce the value of this product, but alas it fails on all headset points. This product comes Extremely NOT recommended.
I got this mp3 player around March.Everything was great,the FM stations worked really well if I was outdoors or near a window and I could fit almost 50 songs on the flash memory.I would use it every chance I could get and if I ever felt something on my face,I could just slyly look at it because its a mirror.It was also small and not that bad looking.Then oneday in June,I lent it to my friend and when I got it back the next day,it wouldn't turn on,or at least when I pressed the power button,the blue screen would come on but nothing else.When I talked to my friend about it,they claimed they didn't even drop it or anything and it worked fine with my friend.At first I thought it was my friend's wrongdoings and it still might be but I was on this site about to purchase another one since my warranty ended when I decided to read the reviews.Amongst the reviews,I realized alot of people have had the same problem which convinced me not to buy it.When I had it,it worked fine,it matched fine with XP unlike some people and it was perfect.The only time it ever did something that I didn't like was when it didn't turn on.I've read all types of reviews for all types of mp3 players.Every mp3 has a fault and usually doesn't work after the warranty date so enjoy mp3 players while you can.It doesn't matter if you purchase this or an iriver or an ipod or any other type,i've read almost every review and none of which I read has lasted more than 18 months for regular mp3 players and ipods have alot of faults or the battery dies after a year.So be careful.
I saw the bad reviews but I thought "Sony makes good products" so I tried it anyway. I went to a local store to make the purchase (so returns would be easy if the reviews turned out to be true). I knew it was worthless right away. I drove around in different parts of the city to test reception and it was UNLISTENABLE everywhere I went. Big 100,000 Watt radio stations could not be picked up. It wasn't small amounts of static, it was UNLISTENABLE. I would review other features, but if it can't get past the "does this radio pick up radio stations" part of the test there is no need to go any further. I don't know what has changed in Walkmen technology but this is an embarassment to the Sony name. Maybe the overseas place that designs the Walkmen can't test for American radio waves. I hope Sony realizes their declining radio Walkmen sales are due to product quality and not because people don't buy radios anymore. I ended up buying an old used yellow Walkmen (that used two AAA batteries) and it works fine.
HORRIBLE quality of sound and when the wires moved, I had static or no sound at all. Do not waste your money!
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 purchased this portable DVD player a few days ago. It is already going back to Amazon. When I put the DVD in, there was sound but no picture. After taking out the DVD and putting it back in a few times, finally there was picture. The sound quality was horrible, and the picture quality was nothing to write home about either. Construction of this unit is cheap plastic. I thought I was getting a deal because of the price, but overall, this player is garbage! Even though it is more costly, I will be purchasing the Sony DVP-FX820 portable DVD player. No more COBY players for me.
This monitor is the worst mistake I have ever made! After I have purchased on Amazon.com it hasn't been working for a 10 single minutes. It's been in the maunfacturer's repair 2 times already. As soon, as it will get broken the third time, I will get my money back from my vredit card.
Although the sound card itself seems to work well enough, the software it's packaged with doesn't allow your music players to play 5.1 sound. When the company tech support ("Trung") is called (find them in an online phone book, he tells you that it won't play in anything except 2.1 unless you buy another $100 piece of software. So is it really cheap? Actually, after MANY hours researching on Google, I couldn't find any software that would do what they said, and they wouldn't recommend any particular program ... I was able to get Winamp to play in something close to 5.1 with their own internal settings (no center channel). Apparently, that's the only way to make this work. Every program, except Windows Media Player (that seems to work fine) needs to be individually tweaked. MusicMatch doesn't have the internals to make that happen and so it will only play in 2.1. A company selling a product, no matter how inexpensive, should not tell you that software is included and then later tell you that "the software doesn't allow you to have the board function at it's capacity. Try to find one that will..." --- Oh, and there's no port on the board to allow for a digital audio cable connection from your cd or dvd player. You must use analog. I'll have to now go out and buy a Creative product, they always come with good software, INCLUDED.
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 would like to get the replacement of this product, since the one I bought does not work.Thank you.
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!
This purchase was a mistake. I mistakenly read 8GB, when I should have seen 8MB, so I cannot even use this product for the purpose intended.
Radio kit was "Cute" but incorrect parts. Example, screws that hold tuning capacitor were totally wrong and unusable. Very frustrating for my 9 years old grandson and grandpa who was helping him.
I purchased the Canon D1250U2 and the HP 3570C. The HP modelcost a little more but the difference in quality is amazing. The HP model is much better than the Canon and even scans faster.The Canon picture did not have very good details. With a picturewith someone's head, the HP defined the hair very clearly as well as the rest of the picture, the Canon model kind of blurredeverything together.I do not recommend this scanner and I am returning it to Amazon.
Bought one at Best Buy despite negative reviews at the website. It wouldn't even successfully load into the camera. Never got to find out if it even worked.
I agree that this is a good amplifier. However, it lacks a balance control knob, making it is impossible to adjust the relative loudness of the left and right channels. I consider this to be a major design flaw.
Length:: 0:39 MinsTHIS DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THE PICTURE! I kept looking at the frame and the Amazon photo. I thought there was some mistake. The frame itself is physically is 12-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches. BUT - the LCD is an awkward 8 inches by 4 inches. Yeah, it's 9 inches diagonal but it's not a usable 9 inches unless you have pictures of tall buildings. There is also a very wide white band between the frame and the LCD to make silly people think it's bigger.You can look at my video and see the difference between the picture on the box and the actual item.And according to the directions, you can only load 14 photos in this thing.For normal photos, you will maybe get a usable 6-1/2 inches out of this, with an ugly blackish-grey band around it.
Never could get the software to really install properly. Furthermore, the software from a design standpoint is just not well thought out. The card is essentially worthless without decent software. I took a look at buying other software and some of them are not compatible with this card.
The directions are extremely vague. I gave up on it. I couldn't even get it to work.
If you have a S710 like I do, I don't recommend the purchase of this. It really doesn't fit - the case is too small for this camera. It is difficult to put the camera in the case and next to impossible to get it out. Also, this is advertised to be leather, but it has the look and feel of vinyl to me.
I've finally been forced to replace my old Wireless Natural Keyboard, which has worked great for almost ten years. This seemed to be the closest wireless model made today, and my sometimes painful mouseing wrist encouraged me to try this new idea in mouse design. I went into it with high expectations and confidence that MS would come through.The mouse itself is fine. it tracks well and is comfortable after the learning curve. The thumb buttons are poorly positioned, you really have to pick your thumb up and move it far to hit either of them. I don't use them as much as I used the ones on the old Intellimouse Explorer because of this. The scroll wheel feels the same as my old one, so that is fine, but for some reason it seems to scroll at a glacial pace on the Mac even with the speed turned all the way up. Presumably this works on Windows much better. Overall, the mouse is fine but not worth the $80+ they ask for as a standalone item. The value just isn't there.The keyboard is pretty lousy. The keys are a little mushier than the old Natural, and the slightly padded wrist rest is actually quite nice and soft. I'd be happy using the keyboard except for one critical flaw -- the space bar. The switch for the space bar seems to only be in the center, because if you hit the space bar on either end it just doesn't move down smoothly. The space bar is designed to be used this way, since both ends have larger spots for your thumbs to rest on, and I don't know how the designers could possibly have messed this up so badly. I thought it was just a different feel and I would get used to it, but after a few days I just can't put up with the space bar anymore, it is terrible. Half the time I'm typing I either have to pound the space bar with my thumb, or actually pick up my hand so I can hit it in the center. There's no key i need to be able to use more quickly and easily than the space bar, and for that reason alone this fancy keyboard is completely useless to me.The wireless receiver is a small USB adapter that has a very small range. I tried using this setup on a desktop computer with a tower sitting on the floor under my metal desk, but the keyboard had too many dropouts. It was less than a foot between the receiver and the keyboard, but the metal desk between was too much to overcome. I moved the whole setup to an iMac, where the receiver connects to the back of the machine that stands on the desk, and it works just great.I'm quite disappointed if this is Microsoft's top of the line. They've always been legendary for great peripherals, but it seems they've forgotten the basics. I couldn't recommend this combo to anyone who needs to use a space bar or has a tower computer.
After using this cooler for a little less than a year, one of the two fan motors developed a vibration and became noisy; loud enough that I wasn't willing to continue running it. I e-mailed Antec and asked for price and availability of a replacement fan so that I could make the repairs myself. A support tech responded and said that he needed a copy of my receipt from the original purchase. I wrote back explaining that I was not requesting warranty repairs and just wanted to purchase a replacement fan. However, I sent a copy of the receipt anyway thinking that they may have a policy of selling repair parts only to customers who can varify that they own the product.After ten days, I still had not received a response of any kind, so this time rather than e-mailing the support tech who had asked for the invoice (and then ignored me), I sent my request to the general Customer Support e-mail address. I explained everything that had transpired, attached copies of all e-mails including the invoice, and practically begged for someone to answer my simple question, "Can I please buy a replacement fan?"It's now been a month since my last request for info and they still haven't bothered to reply.Over the years I've used Antec power supplies, cases, fans, and even thermal compound on numerous builds and I've always liked their products. But now, after seeing first-hand what their attitude towards customer service is really like, I'll go out of my way to avoid purchasing ANYTHING made by Antec.
I purchased this mouse because my wrist sometimes bothers me. It's a great concept. Unfortunately, poor build quality and unprogrammable buttons earned this device a spot in my junk drawer.
I've purchased this router a few month ago based on relatively good internet reviews. Everything worked Ok besides continuously dropped VPN connections, missing images, style sheets, broken internet pages..etc. I've tried to resolve this issue with CISCO support which is great btw, but was unuseful in my case. The replacement unit had exactly the same issue. It looks like those routers have serious MTU problem, which cannot be configured properly whatever it manual or auto configuration option. The problem could be ISP related (ATT Uverse in my case), however NETGEAR ProSafe VPN FVS338 which I've purchased a week ago works great so far and MUCH faster.
It's difficult for me to write this review because I'm all for affordable generic products that 'try' to do as well as the big brand names (ipod). However, this one is too far from reality, so many things need changed. from the user's guide, the navigation buttons, to the battery life... for me that was it: battery life less than 4 hrs! average 2.5 hrs actually. WHat kind of portable mp3 player you need to recharge every 4 hrs? (maximum). Then the usb went bad, one end broke... I got a more affordable, rather simple, but enough for what I need... sandisk e130.
Pros:Can play MP3 filesCan Record VoiceCons: Get ready for this one..-Buttons are located at random places and it's hard to navigate.-The white balance in the camera is very low and most of the time it's dark--when taking pictures inside of a building.-Mediocre Voice Recorder-Bad Picture Quality-Poor Lenses-Poorly Made-Information is not accurately describe on the boxConclusion: Isn't it obvious that this junk is not worth buying? A cheaper digital camera like the HP and Olympus give more bang for your bucks. Sure it doesnt have an mp3 player on board or it might not even have a voice recorder--when recording with movies--but hey, the picture quality is a lot better. That should be the only reason why we buy a digital camera in the first place.
The camera I bought failed after just 2 months. Now, 8 months later, Konica have all but disowned the problem after I had paid US$96 for repair and I still don't have my camera back!Terrible service! Terrible camera!
I recently bought 7 packages of these battereis. I have used them for years, however I am very unhappy with the lastest batch. They will not take a charge right out of the package!
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 ordered the 21/22 cartridge combination because that's what the web page told me to order. It was wrong. I need HP 60 (CC640W and CC643W).I don't know how to return it and get the right ones. Can someone advise me?
After my Nikon 2100 went through my Durcell alkaline AAs like water I was prepared to plunk down $30 on rechargable batteries (and a case). I returned the kit within a week. If you have a digial camera, or other digital device that eats through regular batteries, invest in Energizer E2s - they're much more expensive than standard AA but the difference is worth it. The rechargable batteries in the Nikon Kit lasted for less than 20 pictures before dying - two E2 AAs have lasted for over 200 pictures. Do not get this item.
I had very high hopes for this unit. Unfortunately, it has a MAJOR technical problem right now that technical support has submitted to their testing center. Note: I HAVE applied all *three* of the latest firmware/software updates.Basically, after choosing to listen to a specific Genre on the remote, the unit plays ALL songs from your music library, regardless of Genre.If you can live with that, for $250 big ones, it's a nice product. For me, it's worthless.
Today I have finally found a shop that sells both, JBL OnStage 2 as well as the Altec Lansing InMotion. I actually wanted to compare the Logitec mm50 to the IM3C but the mm50 is not available here in China. Anyhow I was looking for a portable Speaker System that I could always have with me while traveling as well as use it on the Beach or wherever. So the JBL OnStage was not the product I was looking for. (It is always to be used with the power plug).Well I told them I first wanted to listen to the InMotion in comparison to the JBL On Stage... Well there the trouble started. I wanted to buy a Portable system with Batteries. But comparing those two, there was just no way I could have bought the InMotion. The Sound was especially using higher Volume inacceptable!! No actually that is not true - had I not had the direct comparison I would have probably taken the InMotion and I might have been happy with it.Well I bought the JBL On Stage.1. The Batteries are a nice feature, but i guess next time on the Beach I will leave my Ipod at home...2. Every Hotel room has a Plug in the wall...3. The Remote of the InMotion is another decisive point: Yes it can be used, but the problem about it is that it has the same reach as my arm has. No more than 1 Meter is possible, seriously. I even let them give me a new set of batteries for the Remote, still no change. Maybe my aim is just 2 bad and I just could not manage to point directly at the Infra Red spot...I think if a product offers a remote control this control should be able to control a device without actually e.g. having to get up out of bed.Well I tell you one thought that went through my mind: What would annoy me more. To get up and turn something off or to try to turn it off while being half asleep until I realize it simply does not work and then get up to turn it off...One last sentence: I Hope it does not seem like the InMotion is crap, it is definately not, but it just falls short if you compare it to the JBL OnStage which is not really more expensive if I am informed correctly.Trust me JBL is the better buy - No I do not work for JBL!
That is what I was told by a service tech, after I purchased the unit, and after I spent many hours trying to get the product to work. It's not mentioned anywhere in the product information either.
I bought the iTrip because my irock! devours batteries and jostling it around causes static. However, the performance of the iTrip makes these problems seem trivial. I tried iTrip on every available &quot;open&quot; station out here in the country. Performance was poor to say the least. I then tried irock! on a couple of the frequencies it allows, just to make sure it was not the radio. Without exception my music was clearer than the best radio station on the dial.Thankfully Amazon will take it back. I'll buy more batteries for the irock!.
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.
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!
The product looks very professional and is built with quality in mind. The interface uses the ipod display and plainly works... But it only works outside metropolitan areas, where the FM band is not packed with radio stations. Its signal is so weak that it is impossible to use it in the car unless you're driving on the countryside.
This looks like it would be good when you see it online, but when I received it, there was no padding or protection and for the price I found a cheaper one that I liked better. Sent this one back.
Update:They finally released Vista support. It works fine now. I use it with a Bluetooth GPS transmitter and a Toshiba laptop running MS Streets and Maps. It's very helpful when I want to go exploring in unfamiliar places.As of March 23, 2007, no Vista support. Called tech support and got a cursory "we expect a driver in the next two weeks" from a rather rude customer support rep (he sounded like I was the 1,000th caller today. I hope I was).This is inexcusable. Wake up, Kensington!BTW, hooked it up to a desktop running Win XP and it worked flawlessly. Can't take my desktop on the road, though. Bah!
I purchased this to play books on tape in my car (cd player only in car). Big mistake. Cassette play worked for less than 1 day and chewed up a cassette that did not belong to me. Spend a little more money and get a better product!!
I bought a box of three of these and only one could be formatted with my Panasonic DVD Recorder.While the cartridges are neat, I would recommend you purchase non-cartridge media from any other vendor.
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 found this product extremely hard to use. There is no manual even though it states that you should refer to the manual. All correspondence is supposed to be done through e-mail which for someone who is technically challenged is not a feasible alternative.
If you EXPECT that cd repair kits don't work, and are a waste of money, you won't be disappointed.
Don't believe the advertising that is printed on the box!! I just setup my new Memorex DVD recorder with the intent of being able to use the included software to print Lightscribe labels...as advertisied. However the "Essential" version of Nero that is included, acutally means basic or trial version and doesn't support Lightscribe. Even though Memorex was kind enough to put a "Bonus" Lightscribe CD-R in the package...almost to rub in your face that you were tricked into believing what the manufacture claims on the box. What a rip off. I will not purchase any more items from Memorex.
I wish I had read more reviews of this DVD player before I bought it. Some of the reviews I found were not good. It stopped playing DVDs properly very shortly after I got it, made strange noises and sometimes skipped on known good DVDs. The warrenty expects $10 to be paid to send it back for repair. I contacted Amazon and filed a claim. They contacted Ace Photo Digital who asked me to ship t back at my own expense and they would replace it. I did not bother to do so as I cannot be bothered with the hassle of it all and will buy a good known brand instead. What surprised me was that I have spend thousands of dollars with Amazon and never had to return anything before. I thought my shopping experience would be safer. As a result I will not be buying any electronics from Amazon in the future or any Coby products. Shame really as I had lined up quite a lot of stuff to buy from Amazon but there are many other sellers out there I can choose from.
I bought this product because I wanted an inexpensive wireless router that my roommate and I could use. This one is certainly NOT simple to install - I had to call tech support several times. Finally, after the third or fourth call, they told me the router was defective and I should return it. Bad, bad, bad experience. I know several other people who own this router and have had to constantly reset it, etc.I would recommend buying a Netgear instead - I bought one when I returned the Linksys and all I had to do was plug it in.Even if your Linksys router doesn't end up being defective like mine, beware. If you ever have a problem, you'll go in circles with tech support.
Great price, but does not work very well. Have to enter sometimes up to 3 times for it to print. Also, it should have a printer on feature so that you don't have to maintain your printer on 24/7. Installation was very easy,but product does tend to act up periodically. Thanks.
I can attest all the one-star reviews since these were made in Taiwan, not Japan as I thought when I was redirected here. If you are looking for Taiyo Yuden like I was, keep looking and pass on these.I for one am returning the ones I've just received today.
Very non user-friendly UI - with some windows that don't display correctly. Too many programs get installed and there is a separate installer for each of them which does not make any sense (I counted 5 or 6 installer being launched) unless you quickly bundled a bunch of programs together.Worse of all - after half an hour I was still not able to print photos in good quality mode from iPhoto. It looks like the only way is to use the software provided by Epson, and even when using this software, the UI is very complex/awkward/ugly, and bear in mind that I've been into computers for the last 22 years so I've seen a few of them.Overall, this is a big disapointment if you're a Mac user. I think Epson did not put too much effort into trying to make things easy for Mac users - they just tried to find a quick solution to say they support Macs.
It is supposed to work under Windows XP/sp1, I had struggled hard to install it. XP just can not recognized it, I had to manually select the driver for it, XP can not choose the proper driver from the installation directory. If your system is XP/sp2, you have to follow the FAQ instructions on their website to install it. I doubt if they did necessary test before put it into the market.
i got "bad"-ed after 3 months. Toshiba has made a (anti) believer out of me!
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.
To make a long story short, countless customers like myself have spent months trying to fix the same problem -- &quot;hardware installation failed&quot; -- with not a peep from Pinnacle. There is some problem with Windows XP recognizing the drivers. The bleepin thing does not work. STAY AWAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchase 4 of these. 3 of the 4 ended up not working. Two of them would not turn on and the other one was very hard to turn on. I have returned all four of them. I found a similar version at Brookstone that are actually cheaper and seem to work much better. These ones are also very heavy and the brookstone ones are lighter and easier to keep on a keychain.
I had high expectations for this player. I have the Sandisk m240 and m250 and they have amazing sound quality so I thought, being from Sandisk, it would follow suit. It didn't. Very disappointed with the sound quality. It even breaks up. And forget about organizing you music and videos. You can't create folders on your own. Have to use Windows Media Player. And I still haven't figured out how to make video playlists. WMP won't accept mp4 files in the Video playlist. Plus, when scrolling through your library, the scroll wheel only goes forward so, if you want to play a song that begins with "Y" and don't what to start from "A" and scroll through 8GB WORTH OF SONGS all the way down to "Y" but want to scroll up from "Z" to "Y", you can't.
I bought this and tried it on my winXP PC and the mouse would not work with IE to select items unless I would enable active X and I don't normaly surf with active x enabled. The problem with the mouse is major to me since I use my mouse a lot on the internet and otherwise. The logitech mouse I have would not work at all when I had this tablet installed and with the tablet mouse being basically useless for me I feel that this is a major flaw. I have a wide screen monitor and the tablet did not work well with it, it would not reach all areas of the screen and would default back to the side of the screen every time I lifted the pen. I can do better using my logitec mouse thatn with this so I sent it back for a refund.
I have the same experience as the people above, it runs for some months, begins to squeak and then dies. The carrage seems to be jammed and I can't even get it to turn off. I used to be a loyal HP customer now I will avoid them whenever possible.
Does not fit all q beam models as stated. I have the 3 million candlepower qbeam and this lens is way to small. May fit less powerful versions.
I returned this player because of frequent lock ups and other technical limitations. I saw what I wanted to see: a few nice pictures here and there when the player didn't take almost 2 minutes to load the movie. Some of the HD-DVD movies weren't noticeably better than the DVD. I just couldn't see keeping this player when the format is doomed to die. I don't feel like making two different collections of incompatable movies also!!I'm going with Blu Ray since Blu Ray is not only superior, Blu Ray has the support of 90% of the studios and soon 100% of the studios, plus 50GB Blu Ray discs will ensure the highest quality on long movies such as Lord of the Rings. Blu Ray has more bandwidth, much more storage (will have 100 and 200 GB discs in a couple years). There are also other technical advantages in terms of bandwidth available to both audio and video. Further, the Blu Ray players are coming in at 2.0X with further increases coming. HD-DVD is just too limited and already had shortcomings that cannot be overcome in the future. HD-DVD is DOA!!I urge early adopters to have self control and support only one format. Blu Ray will win, and rightfully so, it is the superior quality format.
I HAVE NOT BEEN TOO HAPPY ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE SOUND FROM THIS PURCHASED USED PRODUCT. TO BE FAIR I AM GOING TO CHECK ALL WIRING AGAIN
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.
The product appears to warn me about many sources of radar in my area - hospitals, etc. I had this product a week and was on the freeway traveling with the speed of the traffic and I received a $300.00 speeding ticket with no warning from the detector. I have gone back to my old way - personally scanning the horizon for police radar. I seem to be more reliable.
As a budding backyard astronomer, I was hoping for an aid to my exploration. I bought this pretty much on release and now, about a year later and after getting the latest software shipped to me by Meade, I have decided to call this a total loss. Out of the box, it had an "identify" function that was supposed to allow me to point to a celestial object and the mySKY would identify it. I never got that far as the mySKY could not ever get calibrated (i.e. GPS fix). I thought it was me and so I would pull it out of the box every few months but I could never get it to work. I finally called tech support and after having to pay for the latest software which was on backorder for a month, I received the "definitive" software edition. Now, you have to pick the nearest city (i.e. you can't define your own location) and then allow the sensors "adjust." I don't know if this means it is attempting to get a GPS fix but it does do this rather quickly. This got me excited and I hoped that it would finally work as advertised. I shouldn't have been surprised that the excitement quickly went away when the identify function was no longer in the software. You can pick a star or constellation from a whole slew of them (it lists items not even visible in your location at the current time) and it will try to direct you to it but trying to get the lights and your vision aligned is a miserable experience. That Meade still lists this thing at $399 is shameful. In my opinion, it should be a $25-50 toy sold in the toy department of your local superstore. I'll be buying a Celestron SkyScout which is what I should have bought in the first place. I've never written an Amazon review before but felt obligated to warn nice people from buying this worthless product.
I bought these because i was looking for a different type of insert. I previously (and still), owned a pair of Sennheiser CX 300 but the fit was less than perfect. So I was excited when I tried on the er6i's, very comfortable. But the excitement quickly faded when I turned on my ipod, where was the bass!? Checked the fit, checked the instructions, played with equalizer settings, nothing. Bottom line: had I been able to preview the sound from the er6i compared to the CX 300, I would never have bothered with the er6i's. Whatever I lose in the fit, options, packaging, or other quality points of the er6i, is more than compensated with the rich bass and clear highs of the Sennheisers. Not only did the er6i lack bass, the highs sounded tinny to me. I guess everyone hears things differently, too bad you can't try before you buy.
Out of the box, TomTom One booted up and turned on ok. I found the user interface extremely non-intuitive. The driving map showed few street names and there is no-text to voice(street names not read out). The screen itself was very bright and easy to look at. The little round cursor control seemed to be so sensitive to the touch that it moved around by itself.I did not buy this from Amazon, and when I got it at the store and keyed my home address for a routing, the first thing it tried to do is route me into an illegal turn. It also tried to get me over railroad tracks where there was no crossing. When I got home and unplugged my TomTom, the car battery charger plug was so HotHot I almost burned my hand.I figured I needed to get used to the product and would drive around with it for a week or so before deciding whether or not to keep it or try another product. Today, I plugged in and tried to turn it on.TomTom was DeadDead. Tried holding down the button, with power adapterplugged in, and no power.This is being returned ASAP. I read all the good reviews on this siteand made my purchase. I must have had a dud. Am trying another product.
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.
I purchased this TV in August 2006, and it quit working around March 2008. (less than 15 months!) Apparently Olevia utilizes the substandard Darfon V144 back light inverter board.When the board goes, so does the TV. Of course you can purchase a new board online for about $200. But why invest that amount, when you can add another $200, and purchase a new and better TV.I'm really disappointed with the Olevia brand. I guess that's why you see so many of them for sale online. And their either refurbished or open box. I'm sure a lot of customers are returning Olevias due to their unreliability.Do yourself a favor and buy a Panasonic, Sharp, Sony, Samsung or RCA product. Trust me; being cheap in the beginning, is really not worth it in the end. I learned the hard way.
Anybody with a cheap pair of cutting pliers will be able to cut through the cable in seconds. I know because I just did it. The cable is very thin and is made of pliable steel wire. You could even use household scissors to gnaw through.Having this lock on is better than nothing because the thief needs to have some cutting tool and then has to deal with the remaining lock that is attached to your computer. However, if you are going to go through the trouble of locking up your computer, you might as well get something with a stronger cable.
There are some off issues with the product. It does work with 10.5 but recently the advertisements had said, "works with 10.4 and newer versions." This has since been changed to 10.4.5 to 10.4.7. The product does work with 10.5.x but causes the occasional kernel panic, which is bad. When it runs, it's really fast - much faster than USB. I bought this for time machine backups to an external enclosure that has USB 2.0/Firewire 400/eSATA.The product works ok, but keep in mind the following:1. Terrible to non-existent support from SIIG2. The product works with 10.4.x but crashes the kernel in 10.5.x about 10% of the time (1-2x daily)3. Did I mention the non-existent support?Why is the support a problem? Well, versions change as well as security patches which require kernel or driver changes. When this happens, the driver will become more and more unreliable as time goes on. It is uncertain that they will spend any effort into fixing the problems. I would give the card a better rating, but the driver support as well as the company support is non-existent.My belief is that you are better off buying the Sonnet "Tempo eSATA On The Go Expresscard 34" or the Griffin Technology "eSATA Expresscard 34." Both cost more than the SIIG product, but both companies have a good track record of support for their products. As for me, I wasted $60 for this card and cap it off as investment into staying away from SIIG.
The setup was relatively easy until I tried to hook it up to my PC. There is no driver available for Windows NT workstation. I tried to install it under Windows 95. Spent most of my Saturday with downloading drivers from their website. Finally called tech support and got email back that someone will call me in 2-3 days and also to be patient. Color quality is ok. I could print from my Sony Digital camcorder. It takes about 2 minutes to print a 4-5 in. picture. Save your money and get something else. This printer is not ready for any prime time yet. At least they should include a driver that works.
I have been using a Garmin C530 for years. I decided it was time for a backup, and possibly an upgrade,..something easy to take along for a walk. I tried this GPS for a few days in my truck, and everything was fine. I left it home after that and continued to use my C530. A few months later, I decided to switch over. When power is lost, that is it, it would not continue on battery power. I read the warranty, and conveniently, the battery is not covered. There are other reviews complaining of this same issue. I read a review that said this model does not come with a battery. I opened it up, and there is indeed a battery in it, but it does not work. Good job, Garmin. Did you buy a bunch of junk batteries? I ordered a replacement battery from a seller here at Amazon, hope it is not the charging circuit. Yes, I already tried a different cord, from my 255W. I hope this is a good fix, and the 255W does not suffer the same fate.
The wifi has never worked for this printer. Contacted HP, LinkSys, Dell, Apple. Its better to buy a regular printer and a wireless adapter than to buy this printer. Wish I had more luck with it.
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.
The LaCie d2 250GB external drive DIED less than 24 hours after I got it! I edit video on a Mac, and had loaded approximately 40GB of footage onto the new drive before shutting down for the night. The next morning when I turned everything back on, the LaCie d2 made a modest "click" sound and became a useless $200 paperweight.*edit*LaCie's tech support e-mailed me within about 6 hours to suggest a few things I could try, none of which worked. While no contact numbers for LaCie come with the actual product, I was able to find a customer service number via their website. I'm relieved to say I was connected right away with a human being, and the person I spoke to was really helpful in guiding me through their defective returns procedure. I was not charged for shipping the item back, nor was I responsible for insuring the package. I also should note, at no time did LaCie push me to exchange rather than refund my money. THAT is rare these days.*edit*The drive shipped quickly back to LaCie, and they refunded my money in exactly 7 business days. In fact, the only downside to the whole experience was the product itself.
I purchased this AM/FM receiver because: I needed to replace a copy of this very same model - purchased approximately five years ago. I was looking forward to another five years of service (from my receiver), but sadly I didn't even get one day from it. I found out that it was a "lemon" as soon as I took it out of the box. The only good thing I can say about my purchase of this Sony receiver (from Amazon.com) is the fact that Amazon.com was very helpful in my effort to return it, and was very prompt in crediting my credit card: once they received the item I sent back to them. I ended up purchasing the very same model from Best Buy - at a higher price.
the smallest ear buds replacements do not fit the sony earbuds right and of cheaper quality than the orignal buds.
This product had wonderful reviews and that is why I chose to buy. Since iPhone is also an "iPod", I incorrectly assumed it would be compatible. It is not compatible with iPhone so beware.
This is NOT a "mini" cassette recorder/player. It uses standard size audiocassettes, not the true minicassettes, which are slightly larger than a microcassette. Please call it what it really is! I have already ordered and received a so-called minicassette recorder and have had to send it back.Mark A. Bauer
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!
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.
I purchased this item from Amazon because the kit included 4 AA rechargable batteries. Upon receiveing the item I discovered the kit actually had 2 AA and 2 AAA rechargable batteries. I need 4 AA not two. There are two different products listed for this kit, one being the aforementioned and the one I wanted.Energizer Easy Charger KitFor this reason, I give both Amazon and eek Technology 1 star.
did not work that well. did not do as prompted as soon as i went to the cleaning track it said done !!! did not go through the cleaning process
I purchased a blue Neo for my wife last April. At first it seemed to be a decent tool. She enjoyed entering contacts and making grocery lists on it. It was so successful that she began taking it with us on trips and using it as her only source of addresses, phone numbers, etc. while we travelled.Well to make a long story short...the predictable happened. The Neo failed when we needed it. No postcards home, no way to contact friends. Of course, we still had some things committed to memory and the disaster was survived. But needless to say, my wife was extremely disappointed. The problem seemed to be related to the screen though we are unsure. (My wife is a computer engineer and I'm reasonably technologically sauve so I don't think it was us that failed.)The Neo began working again some time after we reached home. Needless to say we don't trust it for any important information. It will also be interesting to see if we can &quot;exchange&quot; it or have it fixed under warranty since it appears to be working now.As a side note, the MP3 player I also purchased for her goes unused. It is VERY slow downloading songs through its USB stand.The bottom line: Can you really trust important information to an unreliable device? Are you willing to hear &quot;What c r a p&quot; from your wife in reference to a gift if it fails?
We have a kitchen radio where several AM stations contain a lot of static. This despite us being in a good location (on a hill with the radio towers visible). I tried the Turk hoop-style passive antenna (no connector on the radio) and that did nothing. So next I tried the Crane. I got some results with the Crane but the improvement was minimal. I suspect there's some sort of interference or that some of our aluminum siding (on part of the house) is causing the problem. If I had run the Crane antenna to my attic or outside I suspect I could have improved reception but that was going to be a lot of work for the return I might get. So I returned this item since it didn't work for me. The return process with Amazon was painless.
Dish Network uses a proprietary receiver and this remote has no code for that unit. The remote's 'code search' capability cannot find a code for it. Calls to Sony support were worthless; hard to believe Sony isn't familiar with Dish Network, one of the major satelite TV providers.Connects well to the TV, VCR and DVD player, but that does little good when it won't control the reception and channels.Be nice if they'd tell you it doesn't work with Dish Network BEFORE you order it.
I don't know if it's common to all of these tape-type adapters, but the noise coming from the tape player is so loud you can hardly hear the music unless you're blasting it. We also get a strang buzzing once in a while as it plays. Don't bother with this. I've heard the FM adapters are no good in urban areas either, so I reccommend an adapter that hooks to your CD Changer input if that's an option for you.
The only thing that is good about this product is the powder coat finish. Mine never would power up, right out of the box from china. Buy cheap, get cheap! Return shipping/time = TRASH CAN! Don't waste your hard earned $
Don't waste your time ordering these cables. We plugged them in and then unplugged them to move the TV and the ends came off. Not worth sending them back - don't want to pay for shipping.The only place these are going is the garbage can!
My daughter received this camera for Christmas. Came with no software and no way to get pictures off of the camera. Contacted Toysrus who said that I needed to contact Sakar. Did so 5 times, have yet to hear from them. Bad customer service. Would rate camera pics if I could get them off the camera. Don't waste you time.
I ended up returning this product. It never worked for long. A call to Linksys got it working, and it died after 20 minutes of surfing. The next day, I got it running again, and it died again after a slightly longer period. I gave up and went back to the wire. I hesitate to give a bad rating, because with &quot;new&quot; technology, it's hard to tell if there's something wrong with the product, or my computer, or my modem (linksys also), or my internet provider. However, I took all the steps, called my cable ISP, called linksys, searched the knowledge database, and it still wouldn't work. I can't wait until they work out the bugs and I can go wireless.
I purchased this product in March. It broke in October. I brought it to an authorized service center. They stalled for weeks, but couldn't fix it. I called customer service at Thomson (they own RCA now) and they agreed in principle to replace the defective unit. They still haven't followed through. Only if the authorized service center agrees to send them the broken unit will they send the service center (not me) the replacement unit. So my replacement is being held hostage by the same lousy repair place that couldn't fix it in the first place. RCA/Thomson tells me tough luck when I call (they won't return my calls). So I continue to wait while Thomson refuses to honor their warranty. I should have know better, this is my second unit. The first one broke soon after the one year warranty expired. Don't buy any RCA/Thomson products. They don't stand behind them.
Vonage - Very Poor Customer Services and BillingWe signed up for vonage servicve with number transfer from verizon. Within over 20 days phone number was not transferred. I faxed authorization form and verizon phone bill 3 times to Vonage. I believe, they purposely delay so trial period is over and then you have to pay cancellation fee if you want to cancel. I figured it out when I cancelled my service after 20 days, I was on hold for over 30 minutes though. I was charged $87.73 plus $1.29 plus $43.59 cancellation (even the equipment was shipped day after cancellation and I have proof USPS tracking they received it within 3 days) plus setup fee. Their office is in Edison NJ and I am in North Brunswick, NJ. I was on promotion for 1st month free but this trial for 20 days cost me about $140 even I did not use phone that much (1 or 2 local calls only for test purpose) so I cannot say anything about the quality of their phone service. I have been calling them and CS tranfer me to billing which automatically disconnects me after 8-10 minutes of waiting, it happend 4 times. No reply of any emails it has been over a month now.Their equipment installation was easy and temp number was up as soon as I plugged it in after activation. So if you are not transferring a number, do not need their customer support and want to stay with them for a long time then it might be a good provider for you, you may want to consider AT&T; Callvantage.After this horrible experience with Vonage, I sgined up for AT&T; Callvantage, though a little expensive but I am very happy. They tanferred my number within 10 days and excellant customer service. Phone dialtone is exactly as land-phone and no background noise. I made international calls also and have not any problem with AT&T; Callvantage so far.
This is the worst DVD player I have ever purchased!! It will not play HD DVD's without powering off from 30 to 60 minutes into to playing them. There is no warning it just powers off. I have contacted Toshiba several times, done what they have said, and sent the unit in for repair and they haven't heard of the problem and can't fix it. They sent me a brand new one and it had the same problem. Still no resulotion on the problem. I am so frustrated with a product that costs so much and doesn't work, and that the company has no idea what to do to fix the problem and all they tell me is that they have not heard of this problem before. How could I receive two different units with the same problem and no one at Toshiba has heard of it. This has really worried me about HD DVD players because now I have HD DVD's without any way to play them and hope that other HD DVD players are not the same way. This unit is supposed to be Toshiba's best HD DVD player. Well I'm not impressed!!
Two of the jewel cases broke as I was opening them. I should have sent them back, but decided that because they were so cheap, I'd just keep them and hope that too many of them wouldn't break. I should remember that you only get what you pay for.
The fourth time I used it, dead pixels appeard on the dvd monitor, that really sucks!! Sound is really low, after all what esle can u expect for $200 ..
I wanted headphones that offered good sound quality, but I didn't want to reach the hundreds to do it.I discovered this pair, and I read some pretty good reviews regarding sound quality from cnet. However, many of those reviews also stated that they had rather poor cable construction. I took my chances and unfortunately it seems to be true.I ordered my first pair from ritzCamera, and everything was great. The sound blew away any other pair of headphones I had ever had, and the price was great. After four days the left earphone went dead. RitzCamera didn't even have me send the product back, and a few days later I received a second pair, with no charge, or hassle. Hopefully this pair would prove that the first just happened to be defective.This second pair performed perfectly for two weeks. However, the left earphone slowly went dead. As in, I had to wiggle the cable and stand/sit in the exact right position to make sure that things were making full contact. Four weeks after that no amount of positioning my self awkwardly could fix it.As far as the whole lanyard ability going on, I never used it but, it seemed to be a relatively sturdy set up.Also, the cables are not insulated in rubber, instead they are insulated with cloth (at least on the outside). This looks rather interesting, but there are two problems. The white cloth gets dirty, and due to the cloths texture a lot of noise is created if it rubs against your shirt or body.The cloth would hardly bother me if the headphones just had better cable construction.If that were the case, these would be a great sounding cheap pair of headphones.-EDIT:The producer of this product has addressed the cable construction issues noted in this review. They were even willing to replace my broken pair at no charge but the postage of the old pair to them. I have had the redesigned pair for several months, and they are still in operating order. Due to this I would change my rating to 5 stars if I could.
The sound Card driver was incompatible with Windows 7. When I try to install the driver to Windows 7, a message appears "The audio device supported by this application may not be present or may be oprating in an unsupported mode, you need to close the application " And the computer shutoff automaticallyI sent back the card to the Merchant .I had problem to get my credit back .
It had a bad connection. It kept connecting and dropping over and over again. This firewire connector was not usable.
I tried this cable with my laptop, it doesn't work. Also I tried my friend's cable with my laptop and that cable is working fine. Also I tried this cable with different laptop but it is not working with any laptop. I would like suggest you don't buy it. It is waste of your money and time.
Buying this kit will save you some time but you can put together your own kit from seperate generic components and save around $20.00. This includes buying an 8 meg Smartmedia card versus the rather outdated 2 meg card included in this kit.
I am very experienced with technology and particularly Palm products (the Tungsten T is my third Palm handheld). The Tungsten T has a delicate cradle - I've replaced three cradles in nine months. Also, I have replaced two of the handhelds for reasons that were not explained to me.Technical support is nice, but I have yet to have a discussion with technical support that lasted less than 30 minutes!!!! This product has done the opposite of save me time. I am looking into purchasing another brand.
Works for one week. Picture freezes after 5 mins into the movie. Machine overheats and loud. Cheap plastic with no lcd screens. Will work great for 5 min movies. Go look at something that is worth buying. Rather buy from store first so that you can return it with ease.
The first day I bought this, it didn't work. But then the next day, it worked a gain. I continued to use it for 1 month, and it didn't work completely. Many people used it and said that it is a bad product with errors.
I purchased this wireless mouse because it was less expensive than the mouse I really wanted (the Microsoft mouse that works on glass).The mouse requires battery replacement all the time. I go through AAA batteries at least once a month. This is excessive, compared to other wireless mouse products.Scroll will hesitate, and then while you are scrolling up a page, for no reason, it scrolls a little bit backwards and moves you back down the page. Then you have to scroll back up. It will do this for about the length of 4 or 5 sentences, so almost like a hesitation. It is annoying. I am a professional writer and can not stop during a critical project to address these concerns all the time.I'm out the door today and going to buy a new mouse. I really do not like posting negative reviews, but under the circumstances you need to know. There is nothing more frustrating than working on a critical project late at night and then all of a sudden the mouse stops working due to the battery issue. The first time it happens you won't know to have batteries "on hand" and it will be a big disappointment. I hope if you do buy this product, that you go ahead and purchase a large pack of spare batteries. I would also like to mention that I have used all types of batteries. Expensive ones, cheap ones, etc. They make no difference, this mouse leaves you high and dry all the time, and always at the most inconvenient times. I can't understand why they pull so much juice from a battery. Kind of makes you wonder if this is made within electronic federal standards and if it is dangerous to be around the mouse for a long period of time ...This is an update .... 6 hours later .... I have purchased my new mouse. It is a Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 White. Amazing ... the scroll feature is so smooth. Works like a charm, and on the packaging it says the battery will last approximately 10 months. Finally .... !
This item should not be used.People need to be warned NOT to load the software. It is NOT compatible with Microsoft and causes damage to the Operating system ('98 as well as XP). XP provides a warning but '98 does not. We have more damage to our operating system than any Virus I ever had. We are very unhappy with the product and will be returning it and possibly contacting an attorney.
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.
Three product reviews at another electronics website, newegg.com, say this device fails to work properly.Nothing "pro" about itReviewed By: Harlo on 4/13/2010 Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 monthPros: Small form factor. Shiny.Cons: Loses data on a whim. Not Xbox360 ready. Unable to copy large files to it.Other Thoughts: I've gone through two of these with the same results. It appears to just be the device itself. I've copied files to it, moved it to another machine and it detects it as blank. It wouldn't even let me transfer something over a gigabyte saying the drive was full when there was nothing on it. Tried to use in the the Xbox 360 and it said it failed data transfer. Guess it knows better than my PC and Mac. It may have a lifetime warranty but you just get another broken device.Hunk of JunkReviewed By: hillerman on 2/19/2010 Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 yearThis user purchased this item from NeweggPros: At least it worked long enough to retrieve my pictures.Cons: I bought this for a trip to Costa Rica where I moved my pictures to it, I returned, retrieved my pictures from it, and it never worked again. Of course, this was 35 days after I bought it so, the return policy was void. Do not buy this product.Reviewed By: ephelps on 10/11/2009 Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 month to 1 yearPros: InexpensiveCons: Died abruptly after two monthsOther Thoughts: I was very happy with the drive and had no problems at all -- right up to the day when it quit working. The power light still comes on, but any PC I plug it into now thinks nothing is plugged in. So ya, total loss. Bummer, eh?
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 this to add iPOD playbak to my 2003 Tahoe and it worked for a minute or two then the headunit ejected the adapter. Now I can't get it to stay in and play for more than a couple seconds. When it did play the sound was inferior to even a casette tape.
I was pleased with the lens when I first got it and it worked wonderfully. Then, within a couple of months, it started 'flaking out' on me. Sometimes it would illuminate and sometimes it wouldn't. I thought it was a battery problem, but it wasn't... it was just flaky! For what Meade charges for this lens, I wish I had looked a little further and found a better quality eyepiece. Oh well, that is the state of products on the market today, I guess. I gave it a 2 stars because it worked for a couple of months, if it operated when I got it like it does now, I would have given it 1 star and sent it back. You decide.
Incompatible with my iBook; Apple has such a phobia against providing 'System Requiremts' for their accessories; finally found the list on a vendors website. Amazon did not have this list. One has to do major resarch to find the info Apple won't provide ! !
...but it slowly faded! It made terrible sounds and broke quickly. I have had many turntables and they all worked well. For some it may work but I reccomend researching this buy further!(unless you can afford it)
I ordered this tripod with great excitement because of the ball head and cheap price. The intent was for my wife to use it for her Rebel XT with 430ex flash and battery extender. We were disappointed with the quality the moment we opened the box. The thing is very flimsy (much worse than Sunpak's base cheap $20 tripod). Not only that but it's also very confusing to even setup. This thing was just designed poorly. If you need a cheap tripod then look to Sunpak's other (even cheaper) options. Stay clear from this one.
I read the bad reviews of the RV042 and ordered it anyway figuring that a company like linksys/cisco would fix such glaring problems quickly, bad assumption. As a software quality assurance engineer I'm pretty tech-saavy but after two days of wrestling with the QuickVPN, I could still not get it to work. The problem is one of documentation, their information on troubleshooting the QuickVPN is not helpful at all which is too bad because otherwise the product appeared first rate. The web configuration interface is very intuitive and easy to use, I was able to get the basic router/firewall working with my custom firewall rules in a few minutes.If you do go ahead and buy the RV042, I would suggest that you plan on hiring someone who has used the RV042 before to configure it for you.The firmware version of my RV042 was 1.3.7.10 and the version of my QuickVPN client was 1.0.39. By the way, when you review products like this it is very helpful to readers to include the version numbers so they can see if the problem may have been fixed.
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.
Plugged in and recognized the SSD, but when I tried to format it to install Windows it would throw an error. My other cables didn't do that and it works fine on them. I just don't have my storage drive until I get a new cable!
Polarizer filters have two rings. One ring has threads that screw into the lens. I did not screw the filter in very tight, just firm enough so that I could rotate, the second outer ring without unscrewing the filter. The filter worked fine and removed the reflections I wanted to get rid off. Removing the filter was the problem. The ring with the threads is only about 1 mm wide and thus difficult to get a good grip on. I used a rubber band to get a better grip and struggled for quite some time to get the filter off the lens. I never had this problem with my 20+ year old 52mm Hoya polarizer. The ring with the threads is 3mm wide in the old filter which makes a big difference. This detail is missing from the product description.
First, I have good equipment, know how to use it, and have successfully burned several hundred audio and data discs with about a 1% failure rate. This was my first experience with Verbatim. I found about a 75% failure rate at all burner speeds. The discs in this pack all seemed to be off balance and vibrated excessively. Most locked up my machine so bad that I had to power down to get the disc out, losing the burn list as well. I wasted hours with this junk. On switching to any other brand everything worked fine again.
This unit only works 20% of the time in certain position and need to be really close to the radio, i investigate on the internet and many people suggest holes in the unit, even doing that the performance increase like another 20% but still 40% is not the best for something that should work 100% ok. This remote dont worth your time and your money, if you have the regular remote that comes with your radio .. keep using it. That will save you some bad moments and aggravations, angry.. bla, bla, bla.. Resumen... DO NOT buy this thing! is useless!!!!
This lasted until the warranty ran out then the battery died. To add insult to injury the outlets powered by the battery no longer work.
I ended up throwing it away. I couldn't deal with the frustration of using it! The laser kept turing itself off on its own. I thought it was the power switch, because that was VERY touchy and would move too far to make a good contact. I also thought the batteries were going bad, but I realized that the scroller and buttons would work, but not the laser for the mouse. This is the first review I have ever written because I wanted to warn people not to waste their money!
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.
After about 2 years of use, my Panasonic DVD A-120 also started displaying &quot;NO PLAY&quot; on its front window, along with the message, &quot;This Type of Disk Cannot Be Played. Please Insert A Different Disk&quot; on my television. It started out only effecting a few rental movies, but now effects a majority of disks. I am going to buy a newer JVC or Panasonic DVD player to replace it.I have found many DVDs will play if I open and close the DVD tray several times. When this works, the DVDs play without any problems with all DVD functions available. For some disks, it takes an intolerable number of open and close cycles to get lucky. For others, it never works.
I bought this Memory Card for my camera and it doesn't work for my camera like it said it would. I can use the card with my laptop but not the camera. At least I got some use out of the card.
i purchased a iRiver 790 for my girlfriend and a Rio Forge 256 for myself. boy do i wish i had ordered the iRiver for myself. not only did her player cost less, it sounds better and works flawlessly. the only thing better about my forge is the armband. i hate to say this, but i've been happier with my cheapo irock! 520 (bought used). sigh. okay, here we go: first of all, i spent the extra $$ to get the 256MB player because i wanted to be able to record clips from the radio. only problem is that the radio doesn't work. period. second, the darn thing has problems turning itself on. sometimes it takes 2 or 3 tries before it stays on. i called customer support and the only thing they could tell me was that i needed to update the firmware. by the way, that did not fix the problem. third of all, the player isn't designed terribly well. the battery cover is difficult to get off, and the plastic tabs that hold it shut aren't terribly sturdy and are already showing wear.
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.
I've used Amazon for a decade now and almost never post a negative review.I bought this to allow VPN but to also consolidate a DSL and Cable incoming connection. I was never able to get it to work properly with my modems and my wireless routers on opposite sides of this thing. Connections to the outside world would get confused about where they were coming from one moment to the next. The whole experience was world's worse than I thought, and I never even got to the point of trying the VPN which sounds like it doesn't work quite right either.
I'm am writing this review while I'm in the middle of what has come to be a regular occurence of having to reinstall the drivers for this printer. I have had nothing but trouble with the printer driver disappearing, or scans working only when the software "feels like it". I have found workarounds that only work for awhile. At one juncture, about 2 years ago, HP "replaced" the printer because of these problems -- yet the replacement was at cost to me. The problem, obviously, is still occuring. I'm looking forward to when I can affort to replace it.
When one selects the &quot;MB&quot; or &quot;Groove&quot; options on this piece of garbage, the sound distorts. After two weeks, sound stopped coming from the left earphone. One week after that, the &quot;sound&quot; button that allows you to select &quot;MB&quot; or &quot;Groove&quot; stopped working, so at that point, you can't even distort the sound if you wanted to!!! I never dropped or mishandled this piece of junk. Even if I did, when brand new, the sound quality still stunk and the anti-skip leaves much to be desired. Stay away!!!
I bought this because Amazon suggested together with my Xacti 1000, however it was the wrong size which needs an adaptor plus another lens cap. So I had to return it and buy a correct one.I understand it was an automated system that Amazon provides according to the orders, but consumers must be very careful as well. I was in a rush and try to be hustle free.
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've always been an epson fan, so when one of my friend told me that his epson scanner gives him problem, I thought it was just his scanner (one of those rare occasion). Unfortunately when I got this epson scanner (which is a little higer model than his), it had the exact same problems! At first this scanner seems great but only a couple months later, it tends to scan in wierd channel (like bright neon green, etc). The problem eventually goes away and pop back up again every once in a while. I have the scanner for over a year now (and trust me I don't use it THAT much). Suddenly, it scanned BLACK. The whole screen goes back. I know my connection is good, and it's the scanner. TECH SUPPORTS CHARGES YOU ...IN ADDITION TO THE PHONE BILL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A 1-800 NUMBER. I'm very upset.. and I'm about to throw out this scanner and go for somthing else like a UMAX, Canon, or HP.
Lumix cameras extremely susceptible to electrolysis from normal household conditions which will result in camera failure -- probably around the time the warranty expires. In my case, it was two weeks after -- Panasonic said to send it for repair to the service center, which contacted me to tell me the charge would be $160 to fix the camera. I reluctantly agreed. Three weeks later the camera was returned along with a note that said it was "not cost effective for them to repair the camera", which they did not fix. They included a thank you not with the bill for $160 -- for shipping and diagnosis!!! Beware of Panasonic.
This router would not work with a Dell notebook and a Dell Desktop. It was more difficult to configure than it should have been, and I could never contact technical support. The router pictured is not the one that arrived. I finally purchased a Belkin router that had a configuration wizard on CD that was a snap to use and the unit has worked perfectly. I would think twice before buying this device.
when we open the cartridge the ink was all over the cartridge as it had leak i would not order it again
This was a much anticipated gift, and after it was opened and used to play records off and on during the evening, the turntable would slow down and speed up and is totally useless for playing records - the entire reason this was purchased.We received a replacement unit and it was also defective so it was sent back as well. I would not recommend at all, the motor goes out and does not control the speed of the turntable. I am surprised it is still being offered for sale.
Very weak. I bought this with the linksys router, antenna, and antenna booster. It could not pick up a signal one floor away (&lt; 100 feet). Granted, I am in an old house with plaster and wire lathing. The Netgear card is infinitely superior and saved me from my plan to hard wire the antenna down to the second floor.
This eyepiece has such bad eye-relief that even if you push it into your eyesocket as hard as you can, you still can't see full field of view. the actual glass is only half the size of my 3.6 mm celestron nexstar pl. Also the quality of view(what little you can see of it with such small eye-relief that is) is also the worst i have seen in any eyepiece including some realy cheap eyepieces i have.
I can't recommend this brand of SDHC flash.I was on vacation and my entire HD videos captured on my Canon HF100 were lost without warning. I'm extremely knowledgeable when it comes to electronics & camcorders, and I was baffled. Just be careful with this card.Always reformat (or "reinitialize") when you put it in your camcorder.The price has actually gone up on this brand for some bizarre reason. (I bought with a USB card reader for the same price 1 year ago @ $41).
Didn't work. I plugged it in to both wall and computer and it did not respond at all. Buy the original apple charger-it's more expensive but at least it works.
I bought this headset with the hopes of using it to Skype with my friend in Spain, but found the sound quality so poor and the headset so uncomfortable that I really haven't used it at all.
Luckly I didn't pay more than 20 bucks for these things because that's all they're worth, if that. I'll probably go back to my old speakers and give these to the kids to use for gaming. I use a seperate power strip so I don't have to listen to the radio all the time ,it comes in loud and fuzzy. If I really crank them up you can drown out the interference.
I'm pretty careful with my hardware, but the dongle on this card broke off far too easily (in fact I have yet to see a dongle survive serious use). Integrated cards do not cost much more. The only reason you might want this is if you really need to be able to have something stick out of a second PCMCIA slot.
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.
An absolute out-of-date dog. As a JVC fan I bought one of these for a &quot;great price.&quot; After cutting a hole in my entertainment center, and spending 11 hours trying to hook my DVD player up (2 trips to the stores and tech support calls to JVC and Magnavox), I still didn't have a functioning sound system. The DVD input on the RX-558 is 6-channel RCA ONLY...S-video, optical, or coaxial need not apply. So unless you are sure your DVD output matches up (a salesman even assured me it would work with my DVD player)-- AVOID this DTSless mess of a receiver.
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 was a very interesting premise with extreamly poor follow through. I was offended at the complete misrepresentation of fact. &quot;...but an insult to the majority of people in America who were pro-life.&quot; pg208 What poll could the authors possibly be refering to? The writing was poorly done and repetative. How many times can the phrase &quot;peered owlishly&quot; appear in a book before it becomes ridiculous?
"Failed exactly 1 month from purchase, February 27, 2006Reviewer: An electronics fanI checked my order history. I bought this on January 27th and it failed the same day in February..."I hear you man.. alot of my work was on there and was lost when mine just stopped showing up when plugged in. Also, it seems that the metal conducts alot of heat, for the month i had mine, it seemed to warm up during use. Well, i guess i am getting a replacement and hopefully will be better.
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.
The ear piece comes off easily...if you are not careful you could loose one. Then you end up having to buy extras.
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.
I can only complain so much, because I paid all of $130 for this on a Best Buy closeout. However, despite firmware updates, the machine will not play Blu-rays by 20th Century Fox; nor would it play "Zohan," from Sony. Also, lip-syncing problems are common on other Blu-ray discs. On the upside, the picture on the Blu-ray discs that do play is very good, as is upconversion of standard DVD's.
Just letting folks know - I downloaded about 420MB of songs very easily - software worked pretty good with XP. There was several times that it would just &quot;freeze&quot; but I just unplugged the USB cabled and &quot;restarted&quot; the FY200, and all seemed ok UNTIL... IT IS NOW COMPLETELY DEAD. All I did was simply hit the delete key to delete a 14MB song that took the total flash memory used to around 420MB and the thing is now completely useless. I tried rebooting my computer and completely restarting FY200 to no avail. Somehow all those 420 songs are still in the flash memory, but completely UNACCESSIBILE on the device itself. No clue. My dear hubby got this for my birthday 2 weeks ago - we have the Best Buy receipt and I'm taking it back today and keeping the cash or maybe will try an IPOD or minidisc. The directions in the manual are completely a JOKE, and from what I've read the customer service will be equally laughable. This is a defective product -do not buy.
I've had this drive for 3 months. I've stored around 28GB of data on it and last week it started making that tell-tale noise of a head crash. It still works but I hear that noise several times a day. I immediately backed all the data on it up to another drive and contacted Seagate about the warranty. Their website lets you request an RMA so you can return it for replacement with no questions asked, but from other reviews I don't expect a replacement that will last very long. I'm researching what drive to buy and it looks like it won't be Maxtor (Seagate). I've always had good luck with Western Digital - maybe I'll go with them.
You should make sure to hold tight this yardage during the game. If you drop it on the course, it can be broken and the Bushnell repair center tell you it is outside the warranty.It works great within your hands, but when it falls from your hand, it goes out of order.
Bought this antenna because of all the positive reviews. Antenna did nothing for my reception. I have one UHF less than 10 miles away and the signal decreased over a cheap Magic Mart antenna . Read it will not pickup VHF. It picked up the two hi-Vhflocal to the area from multiple directions(15 to 30 miles). The UHF station I hoped to get about 40 miles it will not pick it up. Even with 8275 Winegard received no additional channels. I will fool with it a bit more but at this point am very disappointed with this thing.
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.
Tried to download firmware from Linksys as I was unable to connect through the internet with it after asking the tech guys at Verizon about the problem and they say it's something about the router that is not working. I tried to download the firmware, but it lead to a dead link.
I puchased these about a year ago. This summer the hard plastic broke and they scratched my scalp badly. Definitely a consumer hazard.
Keyboard worked great then the left click function in all 3 areas it can be used stopped working. Only had the POS for about 4 weeks. I threw away the box it came in so Amazon won't take it back. I have to send it back to Adesso. They are asking in the RMA to return it in the original packaging. Crap! Going to send it back anyway and see what happens. Hopefully they'll replace it and the new one will work.
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.
Does not work!! You will be disapointed!!!!!
Bought the 8 port Linksys at a store. Was excited to hook up a few pc's to share a dsl connection. Could not get it to work.... called tech support, only to wait approximately 45 minutes to get disconnected. Called back, waited another 45 minutes to finally to talk to a tech. This tech was very rude and inconsiderate, he gave advice on what to try...I wanted to try it while I was on the phone with him, especially after waiting 45 minutes but he was insistant on go onto the next call. He told me if I had problems to call back since they are open 24 hours. I told him if I had problems after he gave me his advice that I would return it because I felt as though he was trying to push me off the phone. His advice did not work. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Bought a NETGEAR RT314 had it running up in 5 minutes after talking to tech support. Also, they were very friendly and cooperative.
This is less than a &quot;budget&quot; speaker, this is junk. Do not waste your money on this, or the JBL that Amazon.com calls &quot;mid-priced.&quot; It is also junk. The starting point in your search for speakers should be the NHT that is listed &quot;best.&quot; This is a very good speaker, one that will give you hours of enjoyment. I guarantee that if you buy this KLH speaker, you will tire of it quickly, but think that you are merely bored with &quot;stereo.&quot; You are really the victim of bad, bad stereo equipment.
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!
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.
Skips every single DVD after about 2 hours into it. Not worth it. Kept it for 15 days to make sure that all mt DVDs are not bad. Nice sound though. I do know how a DVD works so obviously it's a DVD player fault or a faulty DVD player. Now I own a Panasonic SCHT730. Little bit more expensive than the Samsung but no problems.
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.
2 days of my husband using this idem on his key chain it broke. Very expensive disappointment. Easy to use. Need now to find a replacement piece.
The April 2008 review is either an after-the-fact HP plant (or the person is confused).The hp pavilion f1703 (sic) that the people are reviewing here is a monitor; not a computer; and it is indeed awful. After owning a flatscreen from a different vendor (and being impressed with it); I added the HP f1703 in 2005.I was shocked to encounter a: the screen blacking out issue reported by many, and b: the same poor, denying culpability, HP support. After many calls, I *finally* got through to the one :-) HP person that understood.I was able to trade the Brand New f1703 that I had purchased, for a used, refurbished one, from someone else; that included a few (annoyingly placed) dead pixels upon arrival.I recommend hardware to customers.The f1703; dead IPAQs; and a huge 4500n color laser that came dead on arrival has caused me not to recommend HP at all in 4 years. I used to be a big HP proponent, before seeing their quality fall off a lot after 2000.
I purchased a factory-recoditioned JPS12 from an amazon store about a month ago. It arrived quick enough, the box was in good condition.I didn't have a chance to fully test it out until the 20 day, and around that day I realized it was damaged. When the subwoofer was plugged in, but no audio signal was sent - it burped every 5 minutes or so. Contacted the store I bought it from (J&R;) said they couldn't refund my money because it was past their 12 return day period. Called Jensen support, and they verified the item was damaged!!! AAARRGGGHHH.Will never buy recondition Jensen again.
I did not like this case. It was far too stiff and I was worried that it would end up crushing the camera.Also no room for extra battery or cards.
Becareful , this product is not waterproof , installed on tacoma double cab license plate, working only 2 days, good image quality night and day.
I was unable to get this reader to work at all with my Windows XP system. Both the drivers on the disc and the "latest" drivers on the Olympus site are outdated and not signed by Microsoft.I tried using the device with both USB 1 and USB 2 ports with the same results. After a bit of a fight, the drivers do seem to install and you get a drive icon for each memory slot, but it doesn't recognize any media inserted, (you don't even get a flicker of the drive access light).In reading the other reviews it seems that some people are able to get it to work on XP, but it's a crap shoot.Without updated, signed drivers, I can't recommend this device.
this gets a 1 star because i can't give it no stars. it doesn't hold. it worked fine for the first month, but now i can drive about 10 miles before it falls off. i live in california, so no extremes of temperature. i drive on paved roads, but there's not even any potholes to blame. i use the black disc that it came with, but that hasn't held a bit. the suction mount randomly lets go and then everything just falls. the nuvi detaches from the suction mount, and the two pieces fall randomly in my car. i am still trying to use it but don't think i will try much longer. it's actually dangerous, bc sometimes it falls on the driver side and now i think about it it could actually easily fall under the brake or gas pedal...
I've been on hold for over an hour on the live web queue; I started at #77 in line. While waiting, I searched searched the web for answers it appears that it's impossible for the device to recognize my internal 10.0.0.x addresses.I'm sending mine back.
Someone recently gave me this printer/scanner/fax. After several months of use, I'm certainly glad I didn't pay for the darn thing. It's bulky and difficult to use. When you press "print" on a document on your computer it seems to take forever to print. I've used numerous printers with my two computers and this is the slowest one by far. Every time I print it takes so long to start printing that I start thinking it's out of ink or disconnected or something isn't working. Every time. Also, because this is a printer where the paper goes in and wraps around and comes back out, it's very sensitive to paper jams. If you expect to run a large order, say over 10 pages at a time, and walk out of the room for a while and come back when it's finished, forget it. This thing hasn't been able to print out more than a couple of pages without a paper jam or some other problem.The scanner, however, has been reliable, although cumbersome to use until you get the hang of it. It's much better as a scanner than a printer. I would heartily suggest you look elsewhere if you want to print out more than a few pages at one time.
I ordered this recommended power supply with the Panasonic KX-TG6582 phone. It is the wrong power supply for this phone. The plug does not fit. The correct power supply for this phone is the KX-TCA230. Amazon does not sell it and it has been back-ordered through another vendor for weeks.Can't trust amazon to recommend the correct supply. Need to confirm independently.
When it locked closed and stopped playing I had to take it apart to retrieve my DVD. Then I trashed it.
Honestly, this is the worst of the worst. It's 45sec. anti-skip [stinks] the most. It doesn't work at all ... and that's walking a normal pace! If you want to give your money away ... still don't choose this one to do it on!
I just bought these and I could not get them in my ears. My husband did it for me and I found out I wasn't doing it wrong, the fact is they are not adjustable and not moldable, so on my "danty ears" as hubby put it, they would still fall out of my ears at just a touch of them. Just like the ipod buds do. I wanted them for excercise.But on the other hand, they fit my husbands ear perfect wrapping around. So I gave them 2 stars for that. One size doesn't fit all!
Same problems as everyone else only we've got two of these in our company. We both had to buy an external mouse as the trackpad is next to unusable, the cursor jumps when you're typing away, wireless card is unreliable. It looks nice but that's all it's got going for it.
These are horrible. I've (stupidly) purchased three, and they've all broken. The most recent pair broke in 3 weeks (the cord bent and broke off). DO NOT BUY THESE.
For the past few years, I have used Epson 2200 (first), Epson 1400, and an Epson 260 printers. Initially, they were good printers. Once I started to replace ink cartridges the $$$ began to flow. Between cleaning the print heads almost constantly and doing repeated nozzle checks, I had to think there must be some other way. I finally did have one of my 2200's serviced and the cost was about half what the printer cost; plus the nearest authorized service center is in a neighboring state (75 miles). And it didn't take long before I was back to square one on that particular printer. I put it on the street next to the garbage can and nobody even tried to pick it up. So I put it IN the can. The print heads are difficult to clean; require constant attention, and the ink is prohibitively expensive, if you purchase genuine Epson cartridges. Third party inks work, but sources change and so does the formulation apparently of the ink. This only adds to the cleaning problems. While they are working, Epson printers are great. I fiddled with them for almost 6 years. No more; purchased a pair of Canon printers. I had owned a Canon I9900 that I gave away when I decided to switch over to Epson. Ironically, the I9900 is now on its third owner and is still in service. So much for Epson. And their Technical Support is flawed as well, unless you can work directly with the FAQ section of their website. But if your question isn't on there, good luck.
The earbuds have very good sound & fit well in my small ears. The problem it the quality. They are very delicate & can damage easily. After going through two pair, I finally purchased Sony MDREX36V & now very happy.
I'm in insurance adjuster so I'm used to reading policies. I've never read one with 35 exclusions until I read this one. I'm sure they'll be able to put you into one of those categories and not find coverage.
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.
Pretty uncomfortable. They'll stay on your ear, for the most part, but not really in your ear, unless you jam them in, in which case, you might as well get buds. Not too good for jogging, especially if the cord gets too much slack. It'll bounce and can jar them off your ears. The plastic is hard. Something pliable would have been better. They seem made for someone with large ears.
The lowest setting is pretty close to "whisper soft" but the medium and high settings are VERY loud. If it is on loud, it is not possible to have a conversation in the same room without shouting. On the other hand, it could serve as a white-noise machine with humidifier function.
I ordered this and received a single cartridge package. The package bar code hada new bar code label on it that said it was a 2-pack. It could be a scam. Not sure yetbut it is a big hassle to not get the right merchandise. Buyer beware!
The tech data section says it can play VCD, actually NO! Plus the front panel doesn't show anything. That bothers me alot. Returning it.
I bought 2 of these as christmas gifts. Both were received with the inserts broken. I could not exchange them in time for christmas, so I gave them without the inserts. I will never buy these from Amazon again. needs to be packed better for shipping.
I was given this printer - New In Box, etc. so I can't complain about buying it. But there is no way I'd buy one myself.1) The print quality - at any level - is noticably worse than other printers I have access to.2) The cost of cartridges is stupidly high3) The paper feed mechanism is hit-and-miss after only 1000 sheets4) Now, after 6 months, it won't print. Period. It advances the paper and moves the heads around, but nothing hits the page. And, yes, these are brand new Lexmark cartridges. A second set (I assumed the first set of new ones was bad - got a second set from a different source. Different lot numbers)5) The only thing that keeps this from being a single star review is the scanner. The scanner - while not up to snuff when compared to my dedicated HP scanner, is absolutely suitable for document scanning - either for digital records or scanning.
Firstly, let me say that the wired switch portion, and VoIP components of this hub work very well. I have no complaints there, and signup with CallVantage was easy. Configuration is a breeze for those with previous Linksys routers. But the wireless sucks! This replaced a WRT45G which had excellent signal strenght all the time, with a signal of -50 dBm on average; with this router, in the same location as the other one, I get good-very good signal strength at about -70 dBm. Obviously wireless connection speeds suffer as a result of this. I forked out for some high-gain antennas, which was also a waste of money, as the singal strength didn't improve one bit. Also support is terrible - I don't think any of the Linksys techs I spoke to even knew they have VoIP products on the market.
It is a nice little package - if you like small packages. The problem I have is the little toggle button in the front - They make it look like a dial in the pics - but do not be fooled it is a flimsy black toggle button. that is easily broken. The toggle is a two piece button that should not have been used.Spend a little more and get the bigger Zen or IPod
I bought this for a job hunt figuring I could print out some nice resumes and envelopes and use the fax for communication. I haven't used the fax yet (and never will because I'm returning it).With 24lb bond paper you can only put 20 or so sheets in the tray or it jams and creases the edge of the paper. It curls the pages, not a show-stopper but just another item on the list of things I hate about this printer. The worst part and the straw that broke the camel's back for me is that 24lb bond #10 envelopes fed one at a time through the manual feed slot come out curled, creased and with ghost images of the addresses all across the envelope, totally useless.
We recently purchased these speakers and returned them today. They sounded great with impressive volume and quality. However, the speakers were included in a search result on Amazon for "wireless computer speakers" and they are not wireless. The combination of the incorrect tag/label and picture with no wires connected, including the blue light (typical for a wireless accessory) displayed prominently, is very misleading.We've rated a 2 due to being very disappointed over receiving an item different than what was suggested in the advertising.
The product is Sony MUSIC CDs but the picture shows Sony AUDIO CDs. They are two different things and are not interchangeable.
This is probably a great product but I realized after it finally got to my house and I ripped open the packaging that it doesn't work with WINDOWS VISTA. Motorola has announced it is releasing a new bluetooth adapter with Windows Vista support rather than updating the software for this particular model (PC850). So if you have windows VISTA heed my warning, save yourself the time and the money and get a different model or brand and make sure it is compatible (on the products webpage) before you purchase any product.
Part of the reason i got the service plan was to avoid the hassle of dealing with Brother (the manufacturer of a printer i bought). When a problem did arise i called NEWcorp and they said I had to deal with the manufacturer. That's not the way the product was advertised.
Printer works OK, but after upgrading to Windows 7 64 bit OS, discovered that 64 bit drivers are not available. don't buy this machine if you are running windows 7 64 bit or have plans to upgrade to it.[...]
I purchased this card as part of a system to be based around SnapStream's Beyond TV personal video recorder software. The card works fairly well with the included [albiet mediocre] InterVideo WinDVR software, but nothing I tried would make it work with Beyond TV. An email response from Adaptec technical support finally explained why:----04/01/04 06:20:32 tse23545Hello from Adaptec,Unfortunately the VideOh products we have only work with the bundled software MyDVD. So the Beyond TV, Pinnacle Studio, Roxio Easy CD Creator, Adobe Premiere and Windows Movie Maker will not work with it or they will have problems recognizing the device. But you can capture the video using Sonic MyDVD to MPEG Clips and other editing software should be able to edit the clips. Or try the included WinDVR to capture the clip from the TV signal. Unfortunately there won't be a driver release for the hardware to be compatible with 3rd party video editing software.----For this reason, if you ever plan on using your TV Tuner card with anything other than the included software, you'll do better to look elsewhere...
This logitech camera does not seem to live its reputation of 1.3 megapixels. I took many pictures and found out that this camera is best used for scenery pictures, not close-ups... i.d faces of people. Overall, pictures of this logitech camera produces mediocre results. Results making the eye strain just trying to figure it out. Save the money and buy a better name brand digital camera.
I purchased these earbud earphones based on what I read in the other reviews. I regularly listen to audiobooks during my commute on a city bus. The sound of the bus would sometimes overpower the standard earbuds that came with the Creative Nano Plus player. I wanted to isolate the player's sound by keeping it out of my ears. I thought the silicon inserts would do that. Unfortunately, none of the 3 sized of inserts would fit my ears.The reason for the 2 star review is that the sound level was about half that of my old Sony earbuds and the ones that came with the player. This was regardless of which silicon insert was used. Low volume and poor bass and treble. I therefore returned them. That was a great surprise!!I went back into my Amazon order and told them I wanted to return them. That took me to a return page where I selected the reason for the return from a drop down list. It then proceeded to tell me to print a displayed page that provided POSTAGE PAID labels to affix to the original box. Simply did that and gave it to the post office. Voila, returned to Amazon without expense and Amazon has once again amazed me with their attention to customer needs.
For headphones with a name like "Bass Freq", I thought there would be a noticable difference in the level of bass put out. Wrong!! They actually sound worse than the cheaper ipod style phones that they are replacing, although they are considerably more comfortable. I have to push them way far in my ears to hear any bass at all (and then they just slide back out)! I would not recommend these and will probably go back to the old style phones. At least I know they sound good.
Don't waste your money on this thing. I got it as a gift and wish I could get rid of it and get something that works. It has never actually played an entire DVD without us having to get up and smack the thing - the DVD's keep getting stuck. I don't watch VCR tapes much but my sister got one as a gift and uses the VCR all the time - or tries to. She's taken it apart 3 times in 6 months to get the tape out of the VCR. While it's playing, the tape sqeaks so loudly sometimes you can't hear the TV. The only good thing I have to say is that the DVD does eject when you tell it to. In short: this thing isn't worthy of taking up space in my trash can. I'm only keeping it until Dad comes to visit and see that we're using it. After that, it's a gonner.
Don't order this item. It is for the Zumo GPS and NOT the 2820 or any other StreetPilot series units.
Note that this is not the original Konica Minolta PagePro 1400W Toner Cartridge. I prefer to spend a few bucks more to get the original one to be assure that it works with my printer. The good thing is that I am able to return the product and get my money back.
FM TUNERThe FM tuner sucks. Sorry there is no other way of putting it. I went into the top floor of my house and compared it to my clock radio. I am about 25 miles outside Albany NY and the clock radio pulled in 12 FM stations very clearly. The Forge pulled in 3 stations clearly, the other 9 were so weak they were unlistenable. When the backlight is on, these 3 stations are unlistenable until it goes off. To top that off, once going downstairs and outside for a run, the Forge pulled in ZERO stations clearly. That's right, when I go for a run I can not listen to ANY FM stations, without loads of static.I brought the Forge to work with me (downtown Albany), and the FM tuner pulls in 6 stations very clearly. I took it around the block and the 6 stations all stayed clear. It seems that if you are close to a big city, live in a big city, or are near an FM tower, you should be fine with the Forge FM tuner, otherwise pretend like the FM tuner doesn't exist.MemoryClearly the 128 MB version is not big enough and I will soon be getting a 1GB SD card. This option is what is keeping me from returning the Forge. The IRiver doesn't have the expandable memory and unless you want to keep running to your computer every day to reload playlists, you need a lot of memory.PlaybackVery good. Quality is excellent, even at the lowest sampling rates.HeadphonesDefinite thumbs down. They fell out twice while doing my 5 mile run. Let me clarify, the headphone for my right ear fell out twice, the left stayed nicely in. The slightest tug is enough to slowly move the earphones out of position. Another 12" of cord might alleviate this problem. Regardless of their quality (which is so-so), they must be replaced.StopWatchThis is why I bought the Forge. Well it's OK, but the lap counter only shows the last two laps you completed, and I haven't figured out how, if there is a way, to view previous lap times. Then I noticed if you take out the headphones from the player ( I did this when the cord got tangled) the stopwatch stops. In fact the whole Forge stopped - its as though the headphones are wired to the power and the player shuts down when the headphones are removed (this royally screwed up my time, but I won't do it again).It also sucks because while the StopWatch is running and you go to player mode, if you touch the lap counter, it doesn't work - you HAVE to be in StopWatch mode. This is a royal pain because in StopWatch mode you can't skip to the next song, so you have to keep switching back and forth.SoftwareClearly excellent. Installed without any problems, easily recognized my Forge and rips CD's with speed. I set up my playlists in no time at all, and selecting artists/albums/playlists is very easy. The RIO engineers got this right.ArmBandIt's OK. I wanted to put the armband on my wrist so it was easier to view, but the armband isn't designed for such a small circumference and it must go on my upper arm. Body builders will have no problem putting this on their wrist.Unless I'm doing something wrong, the beltclip must go into the ArmBand to hold the player. Neither the booklet that came with the RIO or the 64 page PDF manual has a SINGLE word about how to use the beltclip or the armband. Big, stupid ommission from the RIO technical writers.DurabilityPlayer appears to be well built. I'm not concerned about it's long term durability but I will post back if the player has problems over the coming months.ConclusionIt's an OK player. When (if?) IRiver comes out with a stopwatch and expandable memory, I will EBay my RIO.(UPDATE) -- Rio fixed their FM problems by adding a capacitor to the unit. The FM tuner is now acceptable, pulling in almost as many stations as the IRiver ifp-790 I compared it to. I would say the Rio, with the fix, is about 90% as good as the IRiver FM tuner.(UPDATE #2)I sent my Rio back for a refund. The unit consistently shuts itself down whenever I press a button. This started happening after a couple of weeks and Rio said the contacts weren't making good contact. Rio support fixed the problem when they fixed the FM problems, so I thought it was specific to just my unit. After hearing so many others complain about this problem, plus it has begun occuring again in my unit, I think people ought to know about it. The same issues have been stated concerning the 128MB version.
I bought this to replace my Panasonic Sports Walkmanwhich I really loved. No love for the M11.The JX-M11 is clearly cheap, but that isn't a drawbackin itself. The battery cover fit is very poor and it isa struggle to get the cover latch to engage every timeI must FREQUENTLY replace the pair of AAA batteries(my Panasonic took just one AA battery which seemed tolast forever).The JX-M11 does eat batteries faster than I'd like,which could be due to the fact that there is a clockfunction (which I do not need/want). There is a lowbattery indicator but by the time this finally appearsthe battery seems to have about a minute left beforethe audio level fades and the unit turns off -- unlikemy Panasonic which provided a battery life remainingindicator showing full, 3/4, half, and 1/4 levels.I have misplaced the instructions which came with the M11(and the JWIN site [...] FAILS to includethe instructions for the M11 from among their many products !?).Consequently, when I tried setting the clock, after one ofthe MANY battery burn outs which came unexpectedly, I somehowended up setting the ALARM (another thing I did not need/want),and am now unable to CLEAR this useless and IRRITATING"feature" -- and inexplicably the M11 REMEMBERS thealarm even after removing the battery!It's also the case on this particular unit that the digitaltuning is mis-calibrated, so that in order to get any receptionI must tune to the desired frequency + 0.2 (a fix I discoveredby trial and error). Another IRRITATING "feature" is that the10 presets may only be accessed sequentially in ascending ordervia the MEMO button, so to get to preset 1 from preset 2 youmust press the MEMO button to cycle thru the 8 presets 3 thru 10to get back to 1 (so if you only use a few presets then you needto program them at the higher preset numbers as well for ease ofaccess).Lastly, while there is a HOLD function/button it operatesin a toggle mode, and OFF requires pressing the buttoncontinuously for 2 seconds -- which is easy to accidentallydo if you put the M11 in your pocket or just grip it whenun-clipping the belt-clip. It would be much better if theHOLD control were a slide type switch, or if HOLD-OFF usedsome other sequence of button operations less likely to occurby accident. The on-screen HOLD ON indictor is a tiny key symbolwhich appears in a hard to see screen position, so an audibleindication of HOLD OFF would be a BIG improvement too.In summary, it seems looks to me that the M11 was designedby, the design evaluated by, and the M11 tested by a pack of[...]. However if you just listen to one or two stations,don't mind frequently replacing the batteries, and can findthis for $[...] or $[...] (instead of the $[...] list price, or MOREat some sites!), then you'll probably be happy -- unlike me.
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.
Mediocre, if acceptable reception. It stopped working (wouldn't produce any sound), despite use of volume control, and without having suffered any trauma. Needs to be more reliable.
I received this camcorder as a Christmas gift from my husband. I was ecstatic as I'd been wanting a digital camcorder.Out of the box, it was pretty easy to figure out how to use, especially because my old camcorder was a Sony hi-8. The controls were pretty intuitive to get started for a "point and shoot" scenario. The touch screen controls were fairly easy to use, but I was concerned with how the screen would hold up over time.I shot some footage on Christmas day using the supplied microphone that goes in the accessory shoe. No problems as all. The problem came when I tried to get the video on my computer to burn to a full size DVD to distribute to family. First of all, the Sony Picture Package software would not install correctly on Windows XP Home service pack 2. I spent hours searching the net and found the manufacturers website (because Sony does not support it) and downloaded an updated version that did install correctly. The updated software continued to crash my computer, but I did manage to get the video transfered to my system.I was not overly impressed with the quality of the video. It was taken in medium to low light, which I understand is not the best, but the picture was VERY grainy. I did like the sound that I got using the surround sound microphone, and I did manage to make a nifty DVD with a menu through the supplied free Nero software but again, this took a lot of time because the picture package software kept crashing my system.At that point I decided to see what options were out there for getting the video to my computer WITHOUT using the Picture Package software. The answer to that is: NONE. I tried demo version of all the major video editing software: Nero, Adobe, even Sony and none of them would capture the video off the camcorder through the USB cable. Only the Picture Package Software would do it and that is unstable. I had read recommendations that a firewire cable would do the trick, but this camera does NOT have a firewire jack.I ended up returning the camcorder. In doing further research, I opted for the Canon Elura 100. The miniDV tape format holds more video at better quality, it has a firewire port, has a threaded lens to take filters and other lenses like a wide angle, has a better optical zoom, better video quality, and most importantly, I can transfer to my computer using whatever software I choose. Oh, and it's almost $150 cheaper.
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.
This lock does not fit unibody Macbooks, nor is it possible to make it fit without removing the rubber scratch protector from the lock. How expensive can it possibly be to produce a slightly thinner rubber ring? I would even buy it separately, if Kensington would just offer it for sale. Very disappointing.
This satellite radio is a disappointment. It gets no reception indoors. I have to go outside to listen (often in the rain). Pioneer recommended I buy an earphone antenna which I did. Now reception is slightly better. I can listen if I stand at a south window. Pioneer should issue a warning that reception is limited in some areas.
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.
These headphones probably aren't even worth 50 cents. As they are uncomfortable and really hard to hear. The sad thing is that I switch the ear that they are supposed to be in they actually are more comfortable. The issue with that is that you can't hear the sound as well. Granted you can't hear the sound well in the first place if they are put in the correct ear. I have to set my volume to max on my MP3 player AND max on the cord just to hear anything. With my favorite low end headphones (Koss KEP20) I normally have to set the volume to about 25% to hear things perfectly. Bass on these headphones is also nonexistent.There are a few positives. The cord feels exceptionally rugged for the price (although the connections look like they'll break easily). The on cord volume control is a great feature for this price.
Bought this item with my Garmin etrex and it only worked for about three weeks.
My experience is the reason that everyone should have multiple external hard drives. It's not if they fail. It's WHEN they fail. This cute little hard drive worked for about a year. Then Windows Explorer stopped recognizing it. I did all the troubleshooting myself and with Western Digital tech support. They suggested that I buy a $20 power cord. I said I have no faith that all of a sudden the drive wasn't being powered properly. So I am chucking the drive and instead spent $59 for a year of Carbonite. Won't buy another drive (other than a flash drive) that doesn't use AC. Will not buy another Western Digital hard drive. I paid $87 for this 120 GB drive and that is down the drain.I have 2 other external hard drives and will stick with those until they fail. I bought a Simpletech here in Amazon in 2005, 120 GB, and it's still working. I bought a Cavalry 120 GB drive in 2006 for $71 and still working. Western Digital lasted a year. Simpletech gets my vote.
1GB card. Great. The problem is that it may not work with new Canon models like the Canon PowerShot S2 IS by giving a Memory Card Error and or Card Locked! error even though the card is unlocked. Sometimes you might not even be allowed to format this card in the camera. This may be due to some cards being faulty but it appears that many users are suggesting that the problem has to do also with the card speed and new Canon cameras. The only solution is to take the memory card back and get another brand. I got this card, it gave me the above errors. I got a different 1GB model (a 150X speed one) and it worked on the Canon Powershot S2 IS, no problem.
I had a terrible time with my Netgear RP614v2 router. Matching it with a Motorola Surfboard cable modem and Adephia as the ISP, it would fail on an average of every few days to allow a connection. With help (of all things) D-Link's help papes I figured out what was happening: Adelphia wants to see my computer's MAC address, so I set the router to report the PC's MAC address, not the router's MAC address to Adelphia. This works so long as the router "remembers" the PC's MAC address. Trouble is that it loses the information, requiring a lengthy powering down of the cable modem and then the router so that the router can read the PC's MAC address and "spoof" it to Adelphia.Netgear's online and supplied documentation are so simple-minded as to be useless. I felt much better when I took a sledge hammer to this Cisco POS!Gary Kellison, Carlsbad, California
Bought this for my eight year old for Christmas. Because it was pink and I figured it would be less likely to get lost since it clipped on things. It arrived non-functioning. I called Coby and spent 45 minutes on the phone with them. Sure enough, it was NOT an operator defect, the thing was junk. In order to replace it, I would have had to send it to them,, then when they received it they would send me a replacement. It was going to take 6 weeks. Forget it. I got a return code and sent the *%^$&% thing back to Amazon, who kindly refunded my money. Thank you, Amazon! I went out and bought a pink zen stone. THAT works great.
Sound is poor at best, and they don't stay up in your ear, as a gym rat who wears a head band it it both disappointing but fixable with a head band.
I purchased APEX AT2002 at what thought was a good extra tv.First three months it worked fine.The volume was the first thing we had problems with then puff.At five months it smoked and died.Lucky to be home to pull the plug.Save your money and by a name brand with a warranty.
I realized after i tried using it that i would need an actual audio converter to get a digital sound to analog from my hdtv to my stereo, that being said not sure what this would be used for. So basically wasted couple dollars.
JVC has put out some quality products. This is not one of them. Whoever was in charge of this design, just wasn't thinking.For instance, the button that opens and shuts the tray is located under the tray! You had to twist your arm to shut the tray. Many essential features were not included and if they were they were difficult to access. The volume equalizer was virtually inaccessible. The lowest volume setting was loud. There are NO INPUTS on this receiver at all!Everything about this system design is, literally, painful!I returned the system because of buzzing speakers and the system did not shut off the subwoofer, when in stand by. So not only was it junk, but the one I got was defective!I bought another JVC system, the H9000 I think, not out of loyalty but because I was looking for an inexpensive system. It wasn't "region free" but, it was comparabely priced and, obvious that whoever designed it took a moment to think, before putting it together.
I bought this thing for one purpose, to plug into the back of my work computer and snake around to the front, and plug in a set of earbuds. This cord was rarely moved from this position, and rarely were the headphones unplugged. But the cord doesn't pick up both sides of the headphones anymore, and it's only been three months.
I ordered a micro USB to USB cable and they send me this crappy A/B cable.What a rip off! I have ton of these cables! I need a new cable for my cell phone to my PC not this printer cable!JS
I purchased 2 of these units for backup and archival purposes. However, within a few weeks both were so noisy that I had to turn them off. While I like the idea of a fan to keep the drive cool, I trashed both of them and decided on an aluminum enclosure.You can purchase a much higher quality drive enclosure for much less. The plastic is cheap and flimsy, the fan is extremely loud, and the overall quality screams cheap.
I have probably wrecked about a 12 DVD+R discs in this burner. I have 2.4GHz computer and have tried Nero 5, 5.5 and 6. I even took the advice of the guys at Philips to turn off every program in the task bar. Half of the discs cancel burning before they finish and the other half are mostly, if not entirely, unreadable. CDs and DVD+RWs work fine, but I already had a Cde burner and RWs cost twice as much as the Rs and they can't be put in DVD players.
I also have an iM600 that died for no reason. Altec Lansing "customer support" told me to buy a new unit. I wonder, is the second generation any better?
I bought it one month back in $27. I did not like this product. This is an USB headphone. Most of the laptop has two USB ports and if you are using one mouse and one webcam then there is not place to put this USB headphone. Now whenever I want to chat then I have to take out my mouse. Second, even the voice quality is not worth $27. Third, if some application is running and you want to start listening through this headphone, you have to restart the application. So I say that I do have a very good satisfaction with this headphone.
I have been using Sony Cd-Rs for years now without any problems. However, when I stumbled across some very bad reviews of Sony here on Amazon, I decided to give Memorex disks a try when I saw them on sale.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 (using my Dell PC). I went through about 5 in a row. Not one! The minute I popped in a Sony disk, it burned as smooth as butter, so I knew it couldn't be corrupted data as the problem; it had to be the Memorex disks. I immediately dumped the brand new Memorex spindle with the remaining 45 blank CDs in the trash. $8 (at least it was a very good sale) wasted. I didn't even bother testing the others. I wouldn't buy a computer with the expectation that it will only work 95% of the time and I don't buy disks with the same expectation. When I buy something new, I expect 100% of it to work 100% of the time.Perhaps it is true that some disks will not work on all machines. Who knows. All I know is Memorex doesn't work on mine but Sony has worked flawlessly on every computer and CD player I have ever used them on. So 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 the ones writing those bad reviews of Sony. LOL!Sony has been infallible for me and with Sony I shall remain. Memorex is in the trash right where it belongs.
this acer ferrari beside the nice design it does not deserve any penny,i will never buy such item like acer ferrari ever,acer are one of the most low quality computers,i got one 1 year ago and crashed when i was recover the system operating,it is down and acer are not able to help me,they ask for more than a half of the computer value to replace the motherboard when the problem was with the bios flash......
I don't know if I just got a bad pair of radios, but they didn't work at all. If we were beyond shouting distance the radios did not receive any signal at all. Even at very close range there was too much static to understand anything. I'll post a review of the SX700s after we get a chance to try them out.
I always considered the Polk brand as an upscale choice.These speakers sound like they are just there making noise.Audio is like wine; hard to describe but easy to enjoy if it is done well.I wanted to have a small home theater setup for a Mitsubishi LCD TV and have music channels play without the TV on.I have a higher end Sony receiver and tried the speakers; flat dead uninspired sound like a boombox came out.This led me to try way too many choices on the equalizer etc.Since it sounded like a boombox I pulled the detachable speakersfrom my five year old Panasonic boombox; they were clearly better as was the sound from the small Mitsubishi TV speakers, an old pair of Kenwood and outdoor Bose speakers.Every setting and every speaker we tried was superior to thisPolk even after a lot of messing with the receiver.Maybe no one can make smaller speakers that sound real.Best luck in your search but I suggest you pass on this model.
Compared to the vintage Dynacomp the new model seems quite weak. It doesnt have the raw power of the originals and not a lot of comp range at all. Look for an original version...
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 the remote for easy control of TV components in a hidden cabinet along with control of some home automation lighting control. The short story is that I went in circles being mislead by Logitech tech support for about 5 hours of my time (total). It wasn't until I asked for an answer in writing that I got the truth and the truth is that the 1000 is not fully compatible with the RF extender. It will not support home automation unless it is IR (though there are a few home automation IR products almost all of them are RF). I ended up returning this and getting the 890. The 890 with the RF extender was about $200 less expensive and even if the 1000 had the z-wave capability after using both I like the 890 better anyway.
I still have not recieved my added warranty for this item. When I have called no one seems to know how to fix this problem..
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.
Let me first say, spend the money and buy a card that will work... I bought a SanDisk 256MB SD card and never had a pleasant experience with it.My intention for the card was to use with my Dell Axim PDA and over and over again it would just format itself and I would lose all my data. I thought maybe I got a defective card, I sent it back, got a new one and the same problems occured.After doing much research, I have come to terms that the SanDisk product line is very cheap and faulty.
This unit really is disappointing. It has easy set-up and decent features, but the sound and picture quality are very bad. Audio playback is noticeably muted. I had been using a Samsung for 12 years and would continue using that same unit today if not for the fact I had to open it all open it all up to retrieve a snagged tape - and then never got it back together right. So I thought, well it is time for a new VCR anyways. I have always liked Sony equipment - TVs, CD players etc. However the images on this one are just plain bad - even on the best tape speed. You can not see details on people's faces, colors wash together and there is a lot of noise on screen. Compared this unit right next to a friend's old Funai and theirs is so much better. Went back and forth hoping that maybe it was my set-up. But in recording and playback, this Sony really stunk. I am returning mine and looking for something else. Oh, if I could only have back my old VCR!
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 was a challenge to use! There were many nice features, however the problems outweighed the possibilities. Though installation was a breeze,it frequently jammed and then would not pull the paper through the machine. Ink gummed on the roller bar, which made it difficult to operate. I ended up returning this product. A laser printer would most definitely be a better buy in the long run.
Worked fine in the beginning. After about a year--after the warranty expired--the fan blades started breaking off (they are made of light cheap plastic). Now the unit is loud and annoying. I wouldn't get another one unless I knew the quality of the fans was better.
I wish I could tell you about this product, but I can't because it does not fit with my phone even though it was advertised to do so.
Product was suppose to be in excellent shape but wasn't. Seller did refund payment, but had difficult time contacting seller and have contacted seller since refund, but still no reply. Cannot return item if no address known to return. Plus product was not as described, so I lose shipping amount if I do return.
Try to call Panasonic customer service @1-800-973-4264 and tell them you have question about your camcorder first. Panasonic service is the worst one in this world.
Dude, don't buy a Dell. I bought Dell's years ago and they purred along for years. When I upgraded the computers in my office this time, I bought Dells - against the advice of my computer consultant.When they came, they didn't work. I bought the deluxe service package - the one where they come on site if they need to. Here's how that works:1. If you call, 3 of 4 times you're on hold for 15 minutes, then there is a click and you're disconnected. 45 minutes on hold, then someone picks up the receiver and hangs up on you. If you call 40 times this will happen 30 of the 40.2. Once you get them, they will say it's a software problem and it's not their responsibility - call Microsoft. If you call Microsoft, they tell you that, since you bought it from Dell, they are the reseller, and you need to deal with them on all operating system issues.3. You call back to Dell, and they try to sell you more support and refuse to address the issue (after hanging up on you three times first).4. I finally called Geeks on Call - they looked at the machines - said it was a 'bad build' and that it was a Dell problem. I paid another $500 to them to get the machines running.5. I asked Dell for the money back for the service contract - they refuse.
This reader worked correctly for a while - then the menu failed to come up when a card is placed in the reader. After uninstalling, and trying to re-install, I am getting warnings that it is not compatable with windows XP, and though I tried to ignore the warnings, the drivers are not available. I have not been able to find the drivers anywhere on the fugi support site. A waste of money.
Ipod sound-sounds raspy; alot of distortion. At times sounds fine, but fluctuates; you get what you pay for.
This adapter gets very warm, very fast. When it over heats, my computer freezes and has to be restarted. Because of this, I cannot keep the adapter plugged in. It works ok for me since the computer I use it on is an old pc that only gets used about once a week. If you need something for a computer that is used often, get something else.
Went a little fan happy on my build and these made it a snap to have 4 fans all running from MB.CASE: Cooler Master Elite 430 Mid Tower Computer CasePSU: Antec 650 watt PSUMB: Biostar Intel LGA1155 Z77 Chipset ATX 2600MHz DDR3 Memory Motherboard (TZ77XE3)CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155RAM: Komputerbay 32GB (4x8GB) 1600MHz DDR3OS: Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 PackGPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 2048MB GDDR5SSD: Crucial 512 GB m4 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SATA 6Gb/sDVD: Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)Update: While I bought a bunch of these, the reason I am negitively reviewing these, is because of all the issues with fans. Yes you can split and have more fans in your case, but there is a problem lurking. The wires are everywhere. Here is why I hate them. I have a GPU evga 680 with a fan, and I have a CPU i7 with a fan, and with all the wires, PSU wire included, they get caught in the GPU and CPU fans; thus stopping the fan dead and leading to overheating shutdowns. In addition, the regular fans you bought the splitter for are all running fast, and making lots of noise. Here is what I came to the realization as the best solution for fan wiring. Get yourself a 5.25 fan controller (I got the LOGISYS Computer FP600BK 6-Channel Fan Controller)so you can minimize the wires and control the noise. I routed the wire behind the motherboard, and was able to run them along the PSU wires, which kept them away from the GPU and CPU fans. Good luck! Have a nice day!
it destroyed my home button. had to replace it.... cost me another 25 dollars + 5 hours of my time to replace it... wouldn't buy again... it also just made my scratches on my iPhone 4 worse... horrible product....
Product received in new unopened package but was defective with no ink. I give this zero stars. Do not buy this product.
the camera is extremely small and light. how ever the shutter time is extremely slow so every picture is blurred. also the level of noise in the pictures is unacceptable. i am very dissapointed. i would recommend putting down money on a better camera.
Cost for product this kit is not bad and serves the purpose it was intended too. Make sure you get the right size attachments though as the 52mm filters don't work with the adapters. Also the Bower adapter is too short and causes impact errors with the lens. The Canon Bower adapter is a much better choice. Fortunately I had one. The company replaced the filter kit after some time at no cost. The wide angle lens has substantial focal distortion at the edges if you desire to use zoom from the main lense. The adpapter is visible while using lenses without zoom so the package is not a balanced kit. I would not suggest this unless you can't afford better.
I spend top dollars for this piece of crap. Wanted something to save weight, and time, so I don't have to carry everything around with me to school. But it was DOA (Dead on arrival) Should have spend the money on a cheaper notebook cooler. But as always Amazon was there to the rescue. And Tiger-direct refunded my money the next day.
As a CD RW, it's fine, probably 4 stars. But like a fool, I read the reviews and two of the highest ratings came from people who that they were replacing DVD drives with this Targus CD-ROM.One implied that he has watched movies while on plane trips. If so, it wasn't a video that he'd bought. I inferred that. Another said that his laptop DVD went out on him, and he replaced it with this. Again, I inferred that he could also use it for watching DVDs.Now I'll return this, and take my lumps because I'm not spending more than $83 to watch a DVD and all my CD drives work just fine.
I normally do not like to write the on line review, but this NAS Drive Kit really dispointed me. The main reason I bought this Kit is for the Web and FTP server function, but neither of these features worked probably.I installed a Seagate hardware into the Kit without sweat, pluged it into the home network,and it did get IP adderss from my Linksys router DHCP server (10 mins).Installed the software came with drive kit into computer for express setup, the setup wizard scanned the network and could not find the installed drive Kit in the network, try to reboot and reset factory default per recommendation in manual, adjusted the Workgroup name setting, computer still could not find the Drive Kit( 1 hour), finally gave up.Http://192.168.1.101 -Ip of Drive Kit got from DHCP. Got into Drive Kit management console, very happy, Format the hard drive.Went to Desktop Network Neighbor map the drive the to both WEB and Share directory, tried to copy a file into it. Successfully.Tested Web function, I was try to change management web page to 8080 and Web page port to 80, created test web page and save into web directory, then http://192.168.1.101, the instead of showing the web page, the browser showing the web folder files directory which is big security hole. ( 1 hour )Tested FTP feature. I scanned the network, and it seems that Drive Kit responsed the TCP 21 for FTP. Used browser to access the FTP Share directory, and could not browse the directory and time out the session, tried to using DOS, ftp command to access, login successfully will default password, but hang on listing directory -Dir command. Tried forth back, no luck. (1 hour)Before testing other advertised features, I dicided to give up. As a networks engineer for years, I could image how non-computer savvy consummers could handle this.
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
Should have read the reviews on this charger. It is supposed to fit the battery for an Olympus 850SW and it doesn't. Battery falls out. This is a piece of junk, but too cheap to bother returning it to the retailer. Amazon should have this item removed from the web site.
The twin fans died after only 5 months of use. When it did work, the fans had a pronounced noise. Not really designed with my 17 inch widescreen Dell in mind...too small. The notebook would shift around on the base. The integrated USB hub is a nice feature, which still functions properly. If not for the extra USB ports, I would have rated this 1 star. Just ordered the "Griffin Technology iCurve Laptop Stand" from Amazon, which probably will cool just as well, without all the noise, and reliability issues.
Make no mistake, this product is tough on the outside. Like a turtle, its hard shell protects it from the elements. You could drive a tank over this thing. The inside is a different story. The actuall usb drive that slides out is very flimsy-- like the body of a turtle without his shell. The locking mechanism that keeps the slide extended is hit or miss. There should be a cover or door on the USB connector side as the connector is exposed and prone to dirt, etc.My drive quit working after 2 months of use. My theory is: the weight of the case itself puts too much strain on the fragile USB drive causing it to fail. I opened a ticket with Sandisk which was closed without my knowledge. I opened another one and am waiting for resolution.
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.
This product was sent to my sister for a gift. what was sent wasn't what was advertised. It was broken and in poor packaging. I will not buy from that merchandiser ever again.The worst service I have ever had on amazon.
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.
I've owned this for just over a month. It replaced an old two fan Targus chill pad. I was enthusiastic about this as long as it worked since it provided enough ventilation to keep my laptop from overheating. Alas, this chill pad has just died. Don't know if it was defective, but based on its short lifespan I can't recommend this product and will buy something else to replace it. I suggest that if you go with this option, check the warranty and keep your receipt.
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.
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.
cord did not work at all but the price was good!!! Cord did not cost enough to return.Very disapppointed that cord did not charge ipod. It fit the ipod but would not charge it.
The hype is just that. Used mine twice and it locked up. I uploaded the software update, their idea of customer support, and it still doesn't upload all the video to my computer. What's worse, when you remove it from the USB port, you can't get the "connected" screen to go off unless you remove the batteries. Don't waste your money or your time.
I purchased this TV as was very aware of DLP using Lamps and Color Wheels etc. So I purchased the extended warranty to cover those items until it both failed completely or would be replaced if it could not be repaired in the future.Well.... after a month of owning this TV the lamp light came on and the TV is flickering on/off and not showing a picture. I followed all of the recommended settings and do's/don'ts when dealing with lamp driven RPTV. The TV has now been out for a week and the service rep has not come and Samsung has absolutely the worst, condensing service center that I have ever dealt with. The lamp is a "USER" replaceable part and takes about 5min to replace and requires a Phillips screw driver.Samsung did the following: Placed trouble ticket call.Service Rep called the next day (impressive)Rep stated TV would not be repaired for another week as he has to wait for parts and then dispatch someone to install. Totaling over 7+ days for a lamp that can be replaced by me.I called Samsung same day:Requested lamp be sent next day air so I could replace myself.This is where the story gets really interesting.Called Samsung - Rep: Very condescending and tells me that the part cannot be sent to me and cannot be sent next day air - after speaking with his "supervisor". I then requested to speak to the supervisor -Then Rep - Tells me "Why would you waste his time and mine when he is going to tell you exactly the same thing"Granted I had been very cordial and NONE condescending but at this point I was livid.I requested a supervisor and did NOT release the line until I spoke with one.Supervisor - "Apologetic and more professional promised that he could send to me but it would take 7-10days and sooner I would have to pay for full price of item."I agreed to wait on repair.The PROS:TV is absolutely wonderful, nice picture. HDTV is amazing!CONS:Silk Screen Effect- mostly noticeable on brights, reduce contrast. THE MAJOR CON is SAMSUNG support and poorly produced parts.The Sets are inexpensive in the beginning and HIGH maintenance in the long -run. I had started to like Samsung as a company as well as I own a digital camera from them. The service from them is HORRIBLE and WARRANTY repairs are worse.Note:All technologies have there PROS/CONS. I personally like DLP better, that's just my choice. The digital television age of flat-screen technology is still relatively new. But.....If you are going to purchase this brand beware of the following:Customer Service is horrible.Parts can be pricey and repairs can be often.Do your research and buy an extended warranty.Update: 01/01/08 Service call placedUpdate: 01/09/08 Techs arrived barely spoke English, had bare hands ALL over lamp in which I instructed them to wipe off lamp before inserting. Tech tells me this is no problem; they only service my area on Wed's EVEN if they have parts. Samsung dropped the ball in regards to competent technicians trained fluently on products. Samsung uses third party techs for repairs and do not screen them accordingly. Lamp replaced and TV still doesn't work, tech noted BALLAST needed to be replaced. Ordered Ballast and is supposed to arrive next WED.Samsung called to check on issue. I explained everything to them and they stated this was the ONLY techs in my area (ATLANTA is LARGE) and that they could offer new service, but they would have to diagnose yada yada yada yada. I told them to send techs anyway and I would SCREEN them before they ruined my TV.Note: Three repairs in 1yr, Warrant replacement TV. I will continue to update this issue as things occur.NOT HAPPYUpdate: 01/14/08 Technician promised on 01/10/08 that parts would be ordered and TV would be repaired on 01/16/08 - now they called and stated that TV would not be repaired until 01/22/08 and didn't offer a reason. The company name is Tech Pro Plus in Norcross,GA 3230 Peachtree Corners CINorcross, GA 30092 (770) 446-1700 avoid this company at ALL costs if you are in the Atlanta area. The parts have NOT arrived the company is very unprofessional and doesn't answer the phones.Samsung update: 01/14/08 - I then called Samsung to report what had been told to me, I was hungup on the first call and the second call reached someone. Same attitude, very unprofessional and stated to me "Good Luck" and that it was reasonable that the TV would be repaired by NEXT Tuesday being parts had to be ordered. The rep then tells me that she could NOT reach the tech company as well and that they were doing the best they could. How could she know this? - She didn't speak to anyone.I then asked her what was Samsung policy toward customer satisfaction and how could my TV be replaced. She stated Samsung is repairing the TV and that is good enough, I told her the TV had been down longer than I watched it. She stated "Good Luck" and then asked me if there was anything else she could help me with. I told her that this was unacceptable I was going to do my homework and find out my rights. She then replied "Good Luck" again and then hung-up.Update: 01/29/08 - Tech came out replaced several more parts and the TV is now powering on. Then I notices lights ALL OVER the TV screen in dark areas. Called tech to ask if there was something I could do to remedy, he stated he knew the fix and would come back to resolve.Called Samsung and informed and asked for replacement.Update: 02/05/08 Tech comes back and then tried to dust bulb, as well as clean lamp. Lights still present, tech then says "I don't know what else to do".Call Samsung, call escalated to Tier III support. Spoke with yet another "RUDE" person and then she took information and told me that I would not get a repair until around 02/11/08.Update: 02/06/08 Someone calls from FL to request repair time and to get symptons. I told her that the TV was deemed unrepairable due to Samsung not replacing Light Engines. They just keep repairing until they "GUESS" what the problem is.Receive another call, Gentleman asked questions and stated parts would arrive next day and a Tech would come and repair. By this time I don't beleive anyone and have a 56" Paper Weight!!!Update: 02/07/08 Tech calls early morning to advise of appointment time. Parts arrived before tech came. Tech came in, Put in Light engine and TV is working correctly and properly.*Keeping fingers crossed*Tech states that Samsung is a BETTER company compared to most "In regards to repairs", I couldn't believe it. He said the industry is just like that.Here's something funny: THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED IN AN OFFICIAL SAMSUNG REPAIR TRUCK WITH ALL CORRECT PARTS AND WAS NICE AND FRIENDLY. ~ Samsung dropped the ball using a NON STANDARD vendor to resolve a problem that could have been repaired in minutes by an Authorized Vendor!!!!!THIS IS AWFUL ~ For a company to cut costs.BEWARE DO NOT BUY THIS TV. I will NEVER own another Samsung product EVER!!
I bought this before all of the review of it not working popped up. After 3-5 minutes, you have to keep hitting the play button because it turned off by itself. It's a piece of crap!!
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 just recently bought two 57's from two different Amazon dealers at a very cheap price of $70. After testing these microphones with other Shure 57's and having a couple of expert local sound technicians spec-out the microphones, we discovered that these microphones were total counterfeits. True Shure microphones are typically very high quality microphones when they are direct from the Shure factory. If you go for the deal, check your microphone as soon as it arrives. If there are problems with your high-end being very sensitive and feeding-back and you have no low-end, it's probably a counterfeit. Shure 57's are pretty well balanced across the board with very little adjustments on your EQ.Go ahead, pay a higher price and buy them from your local music dealer or from an Internet store that you trust. There are counterfeits out there...be careful!!!I normally rate genuine Shure 57 Microphones as 5-stars.
When the unit worked, it worked well. Unfortunately the built in amplifier is of poor quality, and doesnt last long. I dont recommend this to anyone.
I have just installed this scanner so I cannot comment on its long term effectiveness but the installation process was hellacious, probably the most difficult peripheral I have had to install in a considerable length of time.There is an inordinate amount of voodoo science with the product. It doesn't work with a surge protector, only if plugged directly into an outlet (I don't know if a simple power strip works); I have never encountered such a restriction before. There is a very precise sequence required in connecting the scanner to the computer, and in powering down if a restart is required. Finally the software as shipped (I'm using Mac OS X) simply doesn't work. One has to download software from the HP site. It's one thing to have to upgrade a provided version, its something else when the provided software just doesn't work. I'm hoping the rest of the experience with the scanner is better than that initially.
I bought it as a Christmas gift. My son is very disappointed because it does not work. I will be returning it this week
While the iGo Juice is a great idea and potentially useful for travellers, after 4 uses the end that connects to the PC adapter snapped right off. The design of the tip is far too flimsy especially for travel. (Two of the four uses were at home, two on the road)Calling technical support didn't help either - no return call after two attempts.Good idea - poor design, not great customer service. If Mobility improve their design, I'd certainly consider trying again. But until then - back to one plug per gadget!
I have a few complaints but really it's not worth discussing them all. The beam is too hot and too narrow to allow this thing to illuminate more than a tiny bit of the keyboard.
I have been using a Microsoft mouse, that used standard AA batteries for years. I got sick of having to hunt down new batteries 2-3 times a YEAR. I purchased this mouse because of its rechargeable battery. However, I am very disappointed with its battery life. I have had the mouse for few months now, the first month, I had to swap the battery ONCE A DAY, annoying, but not too bad, I would have assumed that a Li-Ion battery would last longer than AA batteries, I cant believe it has to be swapped DAILY. The biggest problem is that every time you recharge a battery, it reduces its life, I knew this from the beginning and expected the batteries to last at least a year or two, however I am already am finding that I am swapping the batteries about twice a day. At this rate, I will probably be swapping the batteries hourly by the end of the year. I highly recommend going for a mouse that uses standard batteries.
I purchased this unit a couple of weeks ago. There are many valid points made in other reviews about the tapes sticking in the deck and the complexity and lack of accuracy in the user's manual. However, the reason that I returned this unit was because of the poor quality of recording to the DVD's. The clarity was OK, the problem is with minor shaking of the image in record mode. It did this with all of the tapes I tried (most tapes were new or had been used only a couple of times.) Since the tapes did not exhibit this shaking during play mode, I attributed this to the recording function. JVC tech support tried to help but with no solution that worked.I strongly advise that you stay away from this product.
As with others here, I found these mounts simply do not support the rated weight (20 lbs). I attempted to use these with a pair of KEF Q100 speakers weighing 13 pounds. The entire weight of the speaker is supported by a soft plastic ball about an inch in diameter, held in place (theoretically) by a metal clamp with blunt teeth on the inside. The amount of friction offered by this design is insufficient to hold these speakers in place. One speaker slipped down overnight from a 15 degree angle to about a 45 degree angle, and once the plastic ball is deformed it slips almost immediately to a 45 degree angle.The frustrating thing is that the other speaker of the pair remained in place. I suspect poor quality control along with the flawed design.
Just did a A/B comparison between the SX800R (16 mile range)and the Midland GXT-450 (10 or 12 mile range). Neither radio came anywhere near the effective range advertised. The Midland lost communcation after 1/2 of a mile apart in the woods. I then tried both radios on a flat open road. At 2.9 miles apart, neither radio could pick up it's counterpart. It wasn't until we hit the 1.8 mile mark that the Motorola picked up some static from the other Motorola. Still nothing from the Midland. At approx 1.5 miles apart, the motorola worked fine. I gave up with the Midland. The reason I did not give the Motorola a 1 star rating was because I like the weather band feature. Bottom line is, that unless you are in an airplane with no obstructions at all or curvature of the earth to worry about, forget about getting anywhere near the advertised range. A good rule of thumb is, if you can see the other person, then you are in range.
The product that i receved was damaged,I had to return it,Was very pleased in the way it was taken care of. and refunding back into my account,Robert Potter,
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.
My husband got this as a birthday gift and ended up having to send it back after one day. The gps system seemed to work fine for him except for the fact that it took forever to get the time correct and to not change on him. The books didn't give any direction on this problem. Then when doing the bluetooth function the screen kept freezing on him and after turning it off after the crash it wouldn't even let us detect another device. Too many bugs to even bother getting a replacement.
Do your due diligence before purchasing this product and read online reviews. This thumb drive is a cute piece of junk. I read the same story over and over..."drive fails after a few weeks, all data lost." Despite such reviews I bought it based on the equity/assumed reliability of "SanDisk" brand. I was a fool. It failed on me 5 weeks later. I lost very valuable information. It was not worth the risk. SanDisk has been less than helpful. Very disappointed customer. Sign me up for a class action suit!!!
I used this player for my workouts at the gym. I've gone through 3 of them already since the hardware is so unreliable. I've had a variety of issues, from the scroll circle moving up when I move it down, to buttons getting so sensitive that they are pressed inadvertently in my pocket, to the headphone jack going faulty and not allowing me to listen on any set of headphones.The software has alot of kinks, specifically this player crashed quite often. I used rockbox to get around the software kinks, and this makes it alot easier to use.I don't recommend it, and I wish there was some better alternative that is more reliable.
This player has a component known to fail and cause the device to be unable to read any disc. See [...]All discs are reported by the device to be "BAD." My player died after a short few months. Toshiba will replace the product IF AND ONLY IF it has a SU2 at the end of its product number. If, like me, your unit only has a SU ending, forget it. They will recommend that you first follow their generic troubleshooting guide. Of course, it is impossible to troubleshoot a defective product. Next, they will suggest you send it in for servicing. Of course, this is on your on dime and will result in the "repair" of a defective product. Save your money. Buy another brand. Avoid Toshiba. I know that is what I intend to do.
The reception ranges from OK to barely able to listen. 2 other cheap and old clock radios have near perfect reception in the exact same spot. I would not recommend this for AM listening. I do like the ease of set up and programing.
I purchased this charger for my iPod shuffle. It arrived very quickly but it does not work. I tried it on two different computers and it will not charge.
This has the worst interface.. look elsewhere. It is tightly integrated with the ipod but in a horrible horrible way. look for one that you can set the station external to the ipod and it stays. If you are driving and tryign to use this you will probably crash. I am not joking this is one of the worst designed products I have ever seen.
This one will make you dream about something else. I'm returning mine after two days and starting my search again.The surround sound is great, but the sound quality leaves a lot to dream about. The speakers are just not good enough to output good sound.The worst part of the system is the remote control. The buttons on the remote are very small and while watching DVD I had to restart several times because buttons are to close together.
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.
Big problems with the CD player, just makes noises all the time, doesn't work at all, won't open. Nice small system, CD kills it.
This battery didn't have that much more life than the factory one, and it died within 7 months of light use.Possibly a defective unit...
Hawking HWREG1 Wireless G Range ExtenderI bought this and the above... the High Signal Booster came with a manual that says it should be installed in a CPU to increase coverage of the CPU's wireless card and not to extend the range of a wireless router as stated in amazon's description page. The downloadable PDF file in Hawking's page also indicated that it should be installed on a router and not a CPU (wondering how Amazon allows this product to be installed without reviewing its documentation)...Nevertheless, I installed it on the router as the product was labeled properly and connected the device to the router and set it on high. My signal barely increased... just one bar... It still cant reach my 2nd floor properly... I was thinking is this because of the concrete floor? But I put it near the stairs to the rooms so that should have allowed the signal through...Anyway, I am fairly knowledgeable in installing devices and this is not the easiest to install specially with the lack of proper documentation (actually incorrect documentation compared to advertisement is a better description) and not the best results...I now have a useless booster and two routers from Hawking as linked above... that also was problematic as you had to re do the installation everytime my main router with Dynamic IP was reset...
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!!
The small flex sleeves were too small for my ears and so gave no bass. The medium flex sleeves were too large and would not fit in my ear. It is not as if I didn't try and make them work: I pushed, pulled and twisted them so much that my ears still hurt several days after the return.Unless you can somehow test this model before you buy you will be risking the same hassles as I have had because if you don't get a perfect fit the sound is terrible.
Amazon describes what's in the box as "This package contains the Compaq N600C factory reconditioned notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions."As another reviewer noted, the battery is dead and does not recharge. No instructions of any kind came with the computer. Fortunately manuals can be downloaded from HP/Compaq.Amazon indicates it is covered by a 90-day warranty. There is no information about that packed with the computer. How does one inquire about the useless battery? Amazon does not provide a way of contacting them that I can find regarding warranty issues. I'd rather get a useable battery than return the whole thing, but returning it may be my only option.The headphone jack is loose and intermittent. There is no sound coming from the speakers - computer beeps or music. Maybe this is a "setting" problem, but without user information I don't know.Apart from those major problems, the computer itself and Windows 2000 operating system appear to be OK, but I wonder what doesn't work that I haven't tried yet.Very disappointing so far. I expected a few scratches since it is a used computer, but I also expected it to be restored mechanically to good operating condition.
I am thourghly disappointed in this Sansas View. It deleted songs all the time wont keep them on wont connect to computer, if it keeps them it puts them on 3 or 4 times and when you detelted the dups.it deletes them all.
I am reluctantly ordering this replacement battery. The first one gave poor service. Very frustrating to take your camera somewhere and get only a couple of shots before the battery goes dead. The non-rechargeable ones that came with it did better than that. When I talked to Kodak they recommended downloading a different software presumably so my computer could teach the battery how to hold a charge longer. It didn't work. Gonna try again. Wish it was at Kodak's expense. If this one doesn't work I'm gonna look for a good price on a case of disposable AA batteries. Or maybe I'll try another camera. Can't afford this.
Any problem listed in previous reviews, I encountered with mine. At which point I discovered one more weakness of this mp3 player.It does not fare well against a hammer.
I had the Motorola ATA (analog telephone adapter). The voice quality was fine unless other people were downloading. Then I would have dropouts. I bought this product specifically because it support Quality of Service, reserving bandwidth when using the phone to maintain voice quality.In order to take advantage of QoS, all traffic has to go through this router. No problem, I did my homework and ensured that it had all the features I needed; port forwarding, a DMZ setting, and IPSec and PPTP passthrough. I installed this in front of my current firewall, assigned my current firewall to the DMZ address, forwarded all ports, enabled IPSec and PPTP passthrough and I was all set - I thought.My current firewall is also a VPN device - it establishes an IPSec tunnel to a matching firewall to another location. This works fine, the RT31P2's IPSec passthrough works well. All servers behined the RT31P2 are also functional, Web, mail, ftp, etc. Great!But for 2 weeks I could not understand why no one could complete a VPN conection PPTP) to our Microsoft remote access server. Turns out the the "PPTP Passthrough" setting on the configuration menu (and in the manual) is for show only - it doesn't work. A search on the Vonage forums and a Vonage tech representative confirmed this. So even though I did my homework, downloaded the manual ahead of time, etc, I still have a paperweight - I have to go back to my Motorola ATA. Worse, Linksys says it's a Vonage problem, and Vonage has no plans to fix this issue.As an aside, I bought the RT31P2 about 5 weeks ago (I can't return it for an RMA). Back then I found a number of sources that sold it. I just did another search and most have taken it off their web sites. Is the word getting around that this is a Mickey Mouse device? (No offense to Micket).
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.
I've had one of these for a while now, it worked well for what I got it for (listening for a few podcasts while taking a walk followed by delete and re-load), but it proved a bit unreliable...it comes with a warning that it can get fried by static electricity: they haven't done a good job of shielding it. And, true enough, it got zapped several times when I used it in the winter, due to static from my polyester coat (when I took a walk) and from my blankets (when I used it to listen in bed before turning in). It still more-or-less works, but sometimes restarts unpredictably...it's hard to listen to a podcast when the player re-boots half way through several times and you keep losing your place.The other down side is no built-in battery...powering it with triple-a batteries gets to be quite a pain: if you want to be able to use it on a regular basis, you have to buy 4 batteries. Only very expensive chargers allow you to charge one battery by itself (since this is a budget DAP, buying an expensive battery charger for it would be a total waste), so you have to drain both batteries in a pair before you can re-charge it, which means you can't charge your batteries when you want them ready unless you have a second pair. In addition to the hassle, the cost of the batteries (+ charger if you don't have one) also makes this (and other bring-your-own-battery DAPs) more expensive than you may realize.
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! :)
Syntax clearly states that their warranty is only good for the origninal purchaser. I got my daughter one as a gift, gave it to her bran new, in the factory sealed box and Syntax refuses to honor the warranty, (and yes I calld everywere and tried everything).
All I got was a little over 30 days and then a blowout. This is with a standard I pod. I mostly listen to podcasts, not headbanging heavy metal. Severely disappointed.
As a long-time Apple fan I'm as surprised as anyone that I am writing this but the truth is Apple does not support their products any longer and, when it comes to wireless, Apple came out fast but has faded to be a non-contender. I recently bought my daughter a special edition iMac. Supposedly with all the bells and whistles. Supposedly "airport ready". As my daughter would say..."Not!"Think about it. When you have to buy an adaptor to use a company's products on their own products, something is wrong. I've got a room full of Apples that are, not only incompatible with all other operating systems but, all incompatible with each other. That's not the Apple I used to know. ...
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.
Had this product for 10 days and it went dead. Don't waste your money.
got delivered fast. put it in and my dell latitude d520 would not recognize it. i called dell, no help because it wasn't from them. called the battery company, they were friendly but could not solve my problem. they also said they'd call me back which they never did. they were going to see if it was possibly just the one i received and get permission to send me a new one. i returned it and they gave me a full credit. i was trying to save $ but i had to order a new battery from dell. that lasted less then 6 months. now i'm using my plug again.
the warrenty on this device is only 3 months and it breaks quite quickly. the cover kept popping off and when it broke creative said the warrenty ran out
I was extremely disappointed with the overall quality of these headphones. You have to literally shove them so far up your eardrums to get the faintest of bas response that it makes wearing these very uncomfortable. I have a pair of Sony in ear headphones that I paid half the cost and they absolutely blow these away. Easier to get in and out of the ear, more comfortable to wear, and crisper highs with lots of bass. The wires are also very thin and too long on the 6i's. A lot of people may say that the 6i's have a more accurate sound, but if your idea of great sound is all mid range, then buy these headphones, otherwise you are much better off with a pair of Sony's at half the money.
I am no photo expert, I count on the camera to be smarter than me and take great shots on the fly. The Kodak EasyShare Z730 does not do that for me. Almost always slightly fuzzy, touchy in room light and almost useless in darker settings. I bow to those other reviewers whose knowledge of cameras makes this a great choice for them. I would suggest that if you, like me, lack the skills and knowledge but would still like to score the occasional decent photo then this camera is not for you.
great idea, but since 1/3 of the product does not work... kind of useless to carry a "pen" in your pocket that wont write.
ok i want to try to clear up this Pyle dabate going on everywhere about wether pyle is good or bad...If you buy this sub you will be happy, till you blow it because a lot of people dont know that Pyle is like Kicker, made quality old school stuff but when places like amazon and craigslist started selling theyre stuff for cheap they had to downgrade component parts and lower the quality of theyre materials to keep making the money. Not to mension you have about a month long break in period wich you shouldnt be doing much over half power till its nice and broken in... if your not patient YOU WILL BLOW YOUR WOOFER this goes for kicker and Pyle, yes you will be impressed by this for a little while but if you have the meters to prove it, Pyle loves to wayyy over rate there products. this will not push what it says it will...most pyle products dont, well not for long anywayif you want good subwoofers that will last a long time save your money and go for quality like Alpine, JL, DC, SPL, Memphis, Diomond audio, maybe Hifonics theyre good for the price, etc..ive had Pyle amps and subwoofers and they both only perform to what they say they will for a week MAX ussually a day or two if you try to push more than 3/4 power.the guy that says his 3 15s pound is probably because...well.. you have 3 15s lol, i doubt he is going full power on all of themand if someones going to try to say the only reason im saying all this is because i suck at wiring,or im not doing it right, save it, i went to school for this and ive been in car audio for a long time.. i know what im doing
Well, the headphones are very high quality. They fit snugly but comfortably. The only complaint is they are very loud for those around you. I like to play the headphones with the volume up, but that really isn't possible on a bus. Otherwise, impressive quality sound!
Chips inside the toner cartridges force you to throw away consumables before their time.It's frustrating to send a toner cartridge you can feel still has 1/3 to 1/2 its toner back to HP, but that's what they expect you to do. It's also expensive. Our per page cost sky rocketed to 6.5 cents, NOT counting the paper...
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.
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.
This product does not work with Windows XP. It crashes all of the media plans (Windows Media Player, WINAMP,...). So there is no way to synchronize your play lists. There are a lot of complaints on the Sansa forums about this, but Sansa support ignores customers. I am repeating this review for the same players with different memory sizes, hopefully to help some poor person that buys this thing.
I loved this mouse. In fact, I loved 4 of them. Each one wore out after about 2 months. I bought new ones, returned them, exchanged them, wrote to Fellowes, complained and finally stopped buying them. The buttons quit working after about a month and then would only work intermittently until I gave up on them. If you don't intend to use it much, it would probably be a great thing to have. But if you want reliability, get something else.I love this design, I just wish it wasn't made so cheaply. And I won't buy another one.
After searching around and looking at other reviews of this product I decided it would be an excellent media player. I purchase the product and was very pleased with how the product functioned. After 8 days of casual use the product would not start up past the Archos welcome screen. After 3 attempts at getting the RMA department to get my address information correct for a RMA, I then sent the product in early Jan 2006. After a week I received an email from the service department to notify me that the repair would cost $80 without a proof of purchase (PoP) within a year that it was received my their department. No problem since the product broke after a week of use, so it was well within Archos 1 yr warranty. I first attempted to send the PoP by email to the department without any luck. I then faxed the PoP to the RMA department on four separate dates. Each time I called the RMA department the status of my RMA was still "Waiting on PoP." I was told many times that RMA department manager was looking into the issue and that he would call me back. I began to get sick of hearing that a manager would call me back. After several attempts to actually speak to one of these managers I finally talked to Paul. Paul gave me his email address at Archos so that I could email the PoP directly to him. Paul also explained to me that the Service department had been moved to another location. This was the first time I had heard of this information. He also explained that the Service department had just started shipping out repaired items in the last couple of weeks. This is April now. No wonder the RMA department was never getting my PoP to the Service department. The Service department did not exist at the time. What kind of RMA department has no idea that their Service department is not operational? Also, what kind of company closes their Service department to move it to another location? Archos. So, I start to feel like things are going to be moving. The next time I call the RMA department I find that my product is fixed but has not been shipped out. You would think that their Service department would ship the items they've had their inventory the longest, first. Not Archos. I'm still waiting on my product. That's right its now 11 May 2006. My current status of my RMA is that a Archos RMA department manager is looking into it and will call me back. Do not waste your time with this product.
Not too long ago I purchased a Linksys wireless access point + cable/dsl router, and a wireless pc card. The advertised range on the pc card states &quot;over 300 ft. indoors&quot; - which is an outright lie. To be more realistic the linksys people should have said &quot;over 15 ft. indoors&quot; - as not to mis-lead their customers.If I sit in front of the access point I get a great signal (around 96%). However, if I put my hand in front of the pc card - It diminishes signal quality almost 50%. Therefore, if there is a wall between you and the access point - don't expect to get a great signal. If there are two walls, don't expect to get a signal at all. I'm on a second floor, less than 30' away from the AP - and I get nothing.If you plan on using this product for what it is advertised to do, don't bother - it's a waste of money and you might as well just use wires. If only plan on roaming 30' or less from the access point, and you're in the same room - with no walls in between; this product is for you. And from now on as a general rule of thumb - divide the advertised range on any linksys wireless product by 10.
I bought my DRMX1S and when I recieved it the first thing it did was eat a VHS tape. The company I bought it from sent me a 2nd new one. This one was working fine except for occationally jamming up with VHS tapes. I had to unplug it and plug it in again to get my tape out. Shortly after the warranty ran out I started having problems with the hard drive. I could record things on it but I couldn't edit dub or access anything I recorded. I sent it to JVC for repair and they send me a repair estimate for $240 of which over half was for parts and parts are suppose to be covered for a year. When I called JVC for an explantion I was promised a call back which I never recieved. After I called them a couple of more times they tell me that it was recieved damaged and that was the reason for a parts charge. I tell them I have insurance on the package and they say they will get back to me. I just keep getting a bill for an estimate every week. The repair estimate has a section where it states the unit was recieved in fair condition with no mention of any damage. When the unit worked it was great but for the price it should have lasted longer. I expected more out of what I thought was a quality company. I gave it one star because there isn't anything lower. I will never purchase another JVC product.
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.
After 6 months these would not hold a charge for a day. After 18 months they are dead coming off the charger.
This router is buggy and drops players. It is unusable if you like hosting online games. Linksys knows of the problem but has been unsuccessful in resolving the issue. I ended up buying an SMC Barricade which works flawlessly. My Linksys made for one expensive paperweight. There are lots of DSL router choices out there. Don't choose this one!!
What a waste of over $70.00...When first printed the photo is a lettle dark and then it just keeps getting darker. I purchased the cheap glossy paper from office max and it worked great and stayed white.
If you can make this function, you must have a great tech mind. Takes hours to get the basic functions to work. Never did get remote viewing to work. The documentation was written by persons who have never used it.
Decent headphones for sitting and walking. Definitely not good for exercise, as they'll fall right off. The retractable cord mechanism broke after 9 months. Now the cord won't stay out.
I bought this because I wanted a BT speakerphone that turned on and off with my car. I previously used a Motorola T305 that had to be manually turned on when entering the car, and wanted something automatic.The Scosche unit turns on automatically, but takes a long time to turn on after power is applied (even with the AC adaptor in-home) and does not reconnect automatically to my Blackberry 8100. I must navigate to the Blackberry's Bluetooth menu, select "SCOSCHE" and re-connect manually. Every other Bluetooth device I've used with my Blackberry (several models of ear-headsets, the aforementioned T305 speaker-phone, and a Parrot speaker-phone, all re-pair automatically within SECONDS of being powered up.What a disappointment.
Worked fine... until the battery died after one year. You can't replace it so essentially the player is useless. Would not recommend.
3 of these failed within a two week period, (screen failure). Finally decided to trade up to Eddie Bauer 7&amp;quot; which also happened to fail, (drive motor). I gave up and got my money refunded!
I purchased these headphones to use with my laptop so that I could watch movies while on the treadmill. After trying unsuccessfully for weeks to find out from Sennheiser if they would work with my laptop - an HP with microphone jack in the front of the case - and then through Amazon with the same results, I ordered them based on Amazon's generous offer of free return shipping if they didn't work out. As soon as I took them out of the box I could see they wouldn't work, in order to plug them into the laptop I had to use the accessory jack which meant that there was about 5 inches of straight metal sticking out of front of the laptop. As the laptop rests on an ipod ledge on the treadmill this set-up was useless.Even if they had worked with the jack situation I still would have returned them, I didn't find them to be as comfortable as most people seemed to feel they were, especially when wearing glasses. I subsequently bought a pair of Bose headphones (Quiet Comfort 15)and love them. The jack is tiny, it has a right angle bend so there's no stress on the wire when I'm using them and they're very, very comfortable.
I have ordered the Trendnet KVW switches in the past but they doe not work with either Windows Vista OR Windows 7.I wrote to the manufacturer to ask for a driver. They never responded.Threw it out.
I was very happy with the Kensington USB light until after about 20 hours of usage several of the eight LED lights began to flicker. It started as just one light and then progressed into three of the eight lights. The flickering is annoying, enough to make me take the device apart to see if there is a loose connection. There isn't. It is just a flaw in the circuit board. I wouldn't recommend buying this product.
I wish someone had told me about this player before I bought not one, but 3 of them. The controls are awkward, the screen is just terrible - even indoors it's hard to see. Selected menu items look identical to all the others - there is no contrast or color difference at all (well, there is, the background color changes from very light blue to very very light blue). Worst of all, the one I kept for myself only works out of one channel, and it's not even 4 months old. I put on Simon and Garfunkel, and get only Garfunkel. They're better together.
I love the angle in which this keyboard is designed; it's very comfortable. However, the spacebar, literally, has to be forcefully supressed in order to function. If you're a "two-finger" typist, this is not a problem - for competent typist, it's a major irritation. And to make matters even worse, once returned, it took Amazon over a month to get my money back into my account. They don't need to sell any products, and they really don't care if you return the product purchased. They make far more money investing and utilizing your money for 2-3 weeks....what a scam.Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
The shipment was too expensive, even for very small items as memory.Some items very in delay of one day.Thanks.
As most should know, cables are not always the answer to locking your assets. A determined thief will not let a 1/4 of an inch metal cable stop him from getting what ever pleases him. All it takes is small tool called a CABLE CUTTER! For one with a strong hand, it will only take seconds before the cable is cut in two. So before you go on and buy a cable, BEWARE! I strongly recommend anti theft alarm devices, they may be more expensive, but will surly save you long term. You may already see them appearing in electronic stores, just ask any employee where you might find one.
We didn't use our Presto percolator every day. After a few years of using it off and on (mainly as a back-up for when our cheap coffee makers broke down as we liked to use a coffee maker with a timer), we decided to use it as our main coffee maker. When we started using it again, we noticed that the cord would not stay hooked to the coffee maker....like the magnet wore off, making it impossible to rely on. I wrote the company and said that it was not used often and if they would stand behind their product and send us a new cord. They said they wouldn't as the warranty had expired. I would NOT buy another Presto!
The frame is very cheap looking. This cannot be discerned from the online photo. It you are going to buy this one I highly recommend looking at it in a store before purchasing, to make sure cheap, plastic & tacky is the look you are trying to achieve.
Looking to print on CDs? These worked decent but in the long run, it is better to invest in a Canon Printer that will print on CDs. Yes! Unfortunately due to Epson's patent, Canon disabled their printing tray in the U.S. Market. But you can easily purchase a printing tray off ebay and get it to work. I own a Canon MP500 with print tray D and it works great. Pictures/Text/Full Color... the result looks amazing. The Casio ribbons will print about 20 Discs or so before it runs out of tape! That is very short... The Canon printer will do atleast 500 Discs before it runs out of ink. The ratio is 7:20 (35 cents per disc print w/ text only) vs. 50:500 (10 cents per disc print w/ full color text/pictures).
I recently purchased this pair of headphones based upon its excellent reviews. I was looking for a pair of headphones to use for critical listening, and I was pleased with the results for the first several days until the right earphone stopped producing sound. I was hoping that these earphones would last much longer than a week.
It breaks down every two-three months!I change it to new 2 times, after that the shop where I bought decided to give me another company product.VERY BAD!The only thing I liked in it -its design...Really small and comfortable but...DOESN'T WORK!!!
The speakers are cheap and weak. It looks ok and is functional, but the sound quality just isn't there.
This sounds like a perfect product, however in function, there are several serious short comings. First and foremost, this has a very poor bass heavy sound. With no tone control, there's no way to compensate. Second, the radio reception with the included AM and FM antenna is very poor. Third, the Bluetooth adapter included with the radio does not work with most Bluetooth phones (including Verizon Motorola KRZR).
I think i was expecting Bose performance from something with a discount price. My remote doesnt work to do anything but turn it on and off. I cant forward through songs or anything (could be user error maybe?) Also, even with the adaptor for the nano to fit snugly on the base, every time I turn the ipod on or scroll through for songs, it comes loose a little bit and the sound goes off in one or both of the speakers. Then I have to reposition it.But it looks nice, is portable and has decent battery life. So it does its job, but just some annoying glitches.
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 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.
Though the description specifically lists the Nikon Coolpix 4200 as compatible with this cable, the cable does NOT fit the camera. I had to send it back.Using the online return form, Amazon was going to charge me shipping for the pleasure of sending this back- but luckily when I called customer service they were helpful and immediately waived return shipping costs.
I also bought these headphones for work. While the sound quality is good, they are large, clunky, and have the habit of pulling out your hair at the sides where the earphones are attached. If you are female and value not having your hair pulled out every time you remove the headphones, purchase another kind!
This thing is overpriced, yes, but if it works is ok, I though. Fact is, it does not work, unlesss you implant it in your ears. I found it very unconfortable and I could not have a refund because I don't live in the US, so I didn't even bother tryed to get it. Now it is another dust collector in my room, while I am using a very, very less expensive one.
I got this Tiffen 52mm filter free because I had bought a Nikon 35mm lens. At first I thought this should be an awesome filter because it is made by a good company I heard about before, but there is reflection and flare in your picture when you take them. So, I decided to buy a different filter. I ended buying the sigma dg multi-coated filter. Just looking at the filter you can tell the difference in quality. When putting your finger in front of the sigma lens you can't even see the lens at all, but do the same thing in front of the Tiffen filter and the lens is very noticeable. I would recommend getting the Sigma filter. It only cost like $10 more for something of WAY higher quality in build, performance and size.PS. The metal edge of the lens even came a little scratched up, which wasn't the case with the Sigma
Like i said i have never written a review for a product ever in my life. Im 20 years old and was looking for a smaller mp3 player for the gym because my 30g i pod is just a bit to bulky. So i did some research and it seemed everyone liked the Sansa, so i flew over to BestBuy and picked one up.Well, i got it home and loved the design it was pocket friendly, lightweight, and seemed durable. But this is where all the fun stopped. I opened the package and it said "Install CD Before Connecting." Haha, funny thing is Vista would not read the cd, and i have a brand new computer about 3 weeks old. So i said meh, and plugged it in anyway. To my suprise this thing came jack loaded with about 15 songs and 30 photos! So i was like ok...ill just delete them. Than i noticed something else.Out of the supposed 4 gb availbe it was really only 3.71, granted room for software etc, i understand. But here's the kicker...After deleting all of the pre-set music and photos i had 1.71gb out fo 3.71gb. Thats with this thing completly empty!!! Not even 2gb's of room?! Ok Ok so its got and upgradeable sd slot. A 4gb card is another 40$ So there is 160$ spent.I hate ipod for the itune only software, but this Sansa just made me angry. Im returning it today and getting something else. Just a warning to everyone out there. But since i havent read anyone else have the same problem as me, maybe mine was just defective. Oh Well all well that end well. If you have any questions, please get in contact with me. I hope this review helped!
I suffered the same fate as another reviewer here. I received the "Flashpoint" brand of this product through Adorama and immediately became aware of the inferior quality of this knock-off product.It would not fit a Vivitar 285 flash!This is pretty absurd considering how many 285's there are in the world. I also tried it with a Sunpak with the same results. The clamp won't open wide enough without coming apart at which point the tiny springs fall out and get lost.Basically the clamp screw does not have enough thread engagement, less than two thread turns.I should have known considering the price that this couldn't be the Stroboframe brand product.I'm still a little shocked at Adorama describes this item as "...Bracket Shoe Mount for Stroboframe".Misleading to say the least.Apparently some people have obtained the real Stroboframe item and have nothing but praise.But I received the Flashpoint item and it's worthless to me.Be careful when ordering and make sure you're getting the real thing, not the cheap imitation.
It's a toss up between which was the worst piece of junk I've ever purchased .... this machine or the 1976 Caprice Classic with bad front and rear shocks and a host of other problems back whatever year it was which I can't recall.The pros: Fits perfectly on the shelf beneath my TV on the entertainment system. Has just enough room for me to remove the cover to replace the video card every several months without having to take the whole unit out. When the system performs, it does so admirably.Works well with Windows 7. Never had an issue with the remote. RAM/Hard drive easily upgraded.The cons: Got a while to read? The first 2 years that I had this machine, I could not get most DVD movies to work (mainly from Netflix). Finally HP put out a firmware upgrade that resolved the issue. Video cards do NOT last. The first one started malfunctioning and called HP support. THAT was the worst thing I could've done. They had me upgrade the firmware and drivers, which fried the card and motherboard. I had to ship it back for service. This very week I am on my 3rd new video card in 3 years and they're getting much more difficult to find. When I can find them, the price has increase by a minimum 50%. Miss recordings too often because of "System malfunction or power loss." Likely an OS problem as I ONLY use this as a DVR, so there's outside of Windows and Media Center there's no additional software is installed on it. I haven't had this issue since I upgraded the OS to Windows 7. The keyboard has issues with the right/left click buttons. They hardly ever work. I've looked for a new keyboard for OVER a year and it is just IMPOSSIBLE to find. HP's tech support is flat out awful.If I had to do it all over again ..... I wouldn't.I gave it a 2 rating simply because when the machine does work, it does a splendid job.
In spite of the reviews, I purchased this cord based on the picture showing a 15 pin cable. What arrived was a 14 pin. Was told that the #9 pin wasn't necessary with newer computers and televisions, but since I have older items, it was necessary to have that pin. If you have older computer and television that you want to connect, this is NOT the cord for that purpose and won't work. Be sure to check with the seller before purchasing to make sure the cord matches the picture, if you dare...
I bought this camera from amazon in May 2005. It was GREAT until I got the E18 error on Halloween. (That's why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.) Then I started googling and found it seems to be some sort of design problem with these cameras. That wouldn't bother me much if Canon was willing to work with people but I was quoted the same roughly $100 repair price as an earlier reviewer with the short 3 mo. warranty on the repair. If I trusted that the camera would actually stay fixed, I'd do it because otherwise I really like the camera. But I don't trust it and I'm not impressed with Canon's customer service. I previously had problems with a Kodak digital camera and Kodak was good about repairing it free of charge even when the warranty had expired.So I'm staying away from Canons now.
I am staring at a US Govt bid document. I can't believe they are wasting our tax dollars on this shiny object. Cable and over-the-air TV signals only go up to 1GHz, so the rest of the 2GHz bandwidth just lets in the interferors eg. cell phones, microwave ovens etc which actually mess with the TV signal. It's true there can be extra loss in the different ways a signal can be split, but it really is unnoticeable. It's more important to minimize the number of connections, cable length and use good cable and connectors in your setup. However the 24K gold does look great and if I had to have a splitter exposed to view, this one would surely impress my friends and neighbors, just like my other gold connectors, Bose speakers and monster speaker cable. That might be worth the extra $20.
This keyboard is almost good. Spacebar is seriously screwy as others have stated, claims to be mac compatible but only has 1 CMD button (windows key)
I tried this product for 2 hours continuously on HTC Nexus One following all the directions using cotton balls but it didn't help at all. It made couple of scratches worst than before so don't use it on anything other than iPhone because people are claiming it works on iPhone but it failed for me so be careful.
Although this product is clearly advertised on Amazon.com to work with Windows NT, under which assurance I purchased it, when I opened the box, a flyer card was included in the box clearly stating, "... it will not work with Windows NT. Therefor, if you want headaches and plan to use the adadpter on a laptop running Windows NT, go ahead and buy it.
I bought this and thought it would work on it's own. When i played a cd the subwoofers didn't even. When i read the manual i was i needed a 15v dc adapter which i cannot find ANYWHERE! So if you get this be prepared to go on a wild goose chase for a 15v adapter. Or else stock up on batteries cause it uses TEN! damn who ever heard of a woofer being plugged in by itself. If i have nay luck with stereo I'll write another review until then i am frustrated with this company.
Never been more disappointed in a fax before...and never had the problems this one has given with other machines. Most faxes sent are only 1 page but it is almost guaranteed that it will take several attempts, lots of luck, and several minutes on average to get a fax through without it being jammed, turned sideways, or just plain not going through. If a negative 5 star rating were available, that's where this one would belong...bummer.
I bought this to use with a 170-500 f5.0-6.3 sigma with my D80/D300 Nikons. Even though I new that I was buying a cheap product, I didn't know that this would be so bad.... Even with clear Southern California skies, I couldn't get a reasonable picture...
I could not get this to work (Seattle area), and I tried numerous scenarios (car, home stereo, jam box, etc.). Back to the dreaded cassette adapter, which works but is a pain due to the wire.Might be asking Santa for a more integrated car adapter...Or perhaps the big iPod Hi-Fi system could be dashboard mounted? :-)
I got this product for a Christmas present and It didn't work, I asked for a replacement and it didn't work either. You can connect it to your PC and upload your pictures but once you unplug it can't be turn on to enjoy your pictures. I e-mailed TAO looking for help to solve the problem but I never got an answer.It looks good but there is a high probability for this product to give you headaches.
I had the same problem as another reviewer where it would recognize the drive one time and then it never did again.
I purchased the DRC8300N a few weeks ago from another on-linecompany (not Amazon) and shipped it back today. It was a very frustrating experience...trying to get the unit to record withthe remote that came with it. To get it to work (record) I hadto use two remotes, the universal remote that came with it and the remote from my TV. (Not supposed to use 2 remotes).A technician tried to walk me through the menu, but itdidn't work for him either. The on-line tech agreed that the manual or something was misleading. Told me I could return it.Good luck if you buy one.PS: Amazon has a Sylvania Model DVR90VE that I may buy soon.
I purchased this item. Works fine as a firewall router. But VPN features do not work. All email and web contact to manufacturer is blocked. The only way to get a fully functioning unit with technical support for setup is to buy a 1 year service contract for $179. Amazon should include a footnote to the item description on their site that technical support for this unit is only available at extra cost.
I purchased this product and it was broken in 30days. I called them and they said go to sony and deal with it. I spend another 40.00 to get a replacement. don't do it.
We bought this because it seemed like a great value -- and it would be if the software wasn't so big and bad. The installation is huge -- 200 to 650MB as others have mentioned here. But much much worse than the size, it has killed hibernation on both our laptop and desktop computers. The laptop refuses to go to sleep anymore, just sits there with the fan spinning away unless you shut it off. The desktop will often fail to wake back up, instead going into a coma shortly after the Windows desktop appears.Even when everything is working, it can take a very long time from when you hit print to when the thing actually starts printing. The printing speed is fine, it just takes a very long time for it to start. Presumabely this is due to the size of the bloatware.Presumably this could be fixed with software updates, but it unfortunately seems that HP does not care to support this product, no updates ever seem to be published. As such, I definitely cannot recommend this printer.
I purchased the KLH ASW 10-100 as said in my other review. Originally it lasted less than two months, then the amp stopped working. Two and a half weeks later I recieved another amp from KLH for free. After installing the amp the sub only worked for less than two weeks. I have in no way abused this sub by playing it too loud, it simply lacks quality. Unfortunatly I have nothing to show for the $ I spent since amazon's return policy is 30 days. Whatever happend to the amp I also like to add that it is possibly a fire hazard as for my room smells like something has caught on fire.
This device does not work with 64-bit computers and D-Link has no plan to create a 64-bit driver.
This filter shows up as a recommended accessory for the Panasonic DMC-FZ50. However, it does not fit this particular camera.The diameter is right, 55mm. But the threads are not right. At first, I suspected that the threads-per-inch is different. But I went to a local camera store and purchased another filter, and this Tiffen filter screws in to the new filter OK. So I suspect that it's not the threads-per-inch, but maybe the threads are too tall (they have a slightly large diameter which binds against the camera).The man at my local camera store said that Tiffen changed their packaging a long while back, and the filter that I had was in the older packaging. So perhaps this filter was made for older film cameras and not for newer digital cameras (that's him talking, not me).Either way, this filter only screws in about 1/3 of a turn and then starts to bind. Don't buy this filter to fit a Panasonic DMC-FZ50.
I was pretty happy with this unit. However, after around one year and two months it wouldn't start anymore. I expected more durability for [the moeny]. I don't think I'll waste my money with IOMEGA again.
At first blush the reader's software loaded easily as did the plug-in USB cord. The computer synced with it, no problem. The fun began when I inserted my photo card. Fonts that I've never seen before popped on on an old "DOS" format telling me to log off immediately before a system crash. After removing and reinstalling the software, it happened again. I called Olympus tech support only to be told by a tech that his "mentor" would have to solve the problem and that I'd be called back within 48 hours. It didn't happen. I finally got hold of someone at tech support who knew what they were talking about, and we downloaded a patch that needed to be run TWICE before it would take effect. It is finally working, but if I had to to do it all over again, I wouldn't.
Loved the camera at first. But then I noticed that the problems listed below were also the problems many other owners on the internet were having.1. Battery door tabs break. Must buy entire compartment from Sony.2. Lens won't retract.3. Dust specs on the inner lens (inside camera housing). Repair manual will cost money if requested from Sony.4. Movie-mode will continually go in and out of focus even if aimed at stationary object while on tri-pod.Get a service plan cause you'll be sending this guy off within a year.
The case is not real leather, its some paper-plastic laminated material that is way too stiff and doesn't allow one to easily operate the front panel controls. The flexible plastic window arrived scratched and I eventually removed it from annoyance. Don't buy this case, get one of those flexible silicone rubber cases with a hard plastic window.
ATI does not call out that fact you MUST have an ATI Radeon graphics chip on your computer until you run the diagnostics and it happily informs you that you should buy one of their graphics cards. This is NOT in any specification I have seen beyond the diagnostic message. I returned the ATI TV Wonder Pro card at that point. Then I noticed Kathy (see other reviews)had the same problem. ATI is doing themselves a disservice with this as I am not buying any of their products in the future. Also, I am going to first read ALL the Amazon reviews on a product in the future! I would make this a MINUS 5 star rating if I could.
I have a Dell laptop. This inverter provides sufficient power to recharge the battery while I drive. But it 'cuts out' if I try to turn on the laptop to use it in the vehicle. The information on Amazon.com doesn't make clear the limitations of this product.
Purchased unit at the suggestion of CISCO sales rep after inquiry on home network set up and getting my CISCO wireless router to cover the whole house.Set up was a bit long and required paying CISCO a fee to get all my devices up and running [had a Wireless CISCO 310 that was outshide warranty period and had to pay a fee to get it set up on this router]Long story short - unit worked well when it worked but had frequent loss of connectivity and required re-set each time.Finally got on phone with CISCO tech support and tried to fix.Inexperienced tech on phone flashed unit, but was unable to get it to work again - two hours later on phone, he gave up and offerred replacement, via paid RMA to/from [$30+ ship to get it replaced] - no empathy on his error - just put me on hold for the next custoemr service rep to process RMA. His last comment was "this is not the right unit for your house - you need to upgrade"End of day - paid more than the original cost to set it up and return the bad unit backJust sharing ...
I got the Bose system thinking it was the best available. Having been assured that Bose is a high quality product. It has been a huge disappointment. Problematic from the get-go. Every time I take the nano out of it and put it back in, the music will not come out of the nano nor will the remote work - until I've unplugged and plugged the system in numerous times. The slightest disturbance stops all music play. I do not recommend this system for a first time user. Save your money and get something far cheaper.
My wave system has just out of the blue refused to read the discs as well. in fact one cd stayed stuck in the multi changer and I had to unscrew the stupid thing to get it out. The other slots will not read the disc.I had been quite happy with it but I give it a ZERO. I paid a lot of money for this thing and have only had it for less than one year.
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.
Bought a no-name subwoofer cable off eBay, took it over to my friend's house. He owns this Monster cable; we switched back and forth between the no-name ($6 shipped) and this one, and guess how much of a difference the Monster cable made?ZIP. ZERO. NADA. Thhhhhhpt!God bless eBay, and God help all the suckers who buy all the Monster Cable advertising hype.
SD card worked fine for a week.Problems arise then worsens over time for one more week then it just doesn't work anymore.Problem is not the PDA, nor software on it. Tried to use the card on a separate flash reader/writer. Tried formatting it to FAT32, create test directory, data stays on for less than one hour.I would refrain from buying this product.
I have these and a bunch of TDK brand CD Markers. After comparing these to the TDKs, I'm trashing the Memorex ones. They are that bad.
The sound is really good. However, the ear buds didn't stay put when I ran or walked. Wouldn't recommend anyone to buy them for exercising.
I bought this product this passed Christmas from another store for my elderly father who is in a nursing home. It didn't last 9 months! Very disappointed. He said it worked in the morning and in the afternoon, it just died! No clock, no cd, no radio. We couldn't believe it; so we tried plugging it into different outlets thinking it was the power source. Nope! Crappy Clock Radio!
I was one of the first purchasers of this camera. I was excited by the small size and prospect of 4mp resolution. I also liked the slide=away lens cover which I felt would be highly protective and the metal body.It is a lovely camera but has had one flaw that makes it less than ideal for me.The problem is the focus, indoors in low light. It's fine for outdoor snaps but most of the pictures I take are indoors. Often the light is low because I am in a meeting room.In this case, the camera cannot autofocus well and, as there is no manual focus to override it, the problem is impossible to fix.I returned the camera for service, thinking perhaps it was a manufacturing defect but, sadly, it did not improve.I am now looking for another camera to replace it.It's a pity because it is a sweet, compact thing that's easy to carry. It would be a great choice for someone who is mostly interested in outdoor pictures.
Don't waste your money. I regret making this purchase. Not user friendly does not begin to describe this DVD player. It is too big for your entertainment center. It is very slow. It will autoplay the last disc, which is annoying. It will not work with most keyboards as it only works with keyboards with minimum power requirements. WORST OF ALL: You will spend 4-6 hours programming your DVDs one character at a time with your remote (I have 360 discs) and the player will lock up upon loading screen in the menu and lose all the data. This happend once, the Sony support was rude and not helpful. I beleived them that it was a one time event and reprogrammed the DVD titles. It happened again 3 months later. I did not have a power loss, it simply locked up and when it was powered back on, all data was lost. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS A SONY. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER SONY PRODUCT AGAIN!!!
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.
I don't know if I just got a faulty product, but it didn't work very well for me at all. It always would say "acquiring satelites" I did all the work arounds they reccomended and it kept doing it. It would work for a little while and then it would freeze and go to acquiring satelites, in the meantime I would have no idea where I was going. You can restart it and sometimes it will pick it up sometimes it won't. I was very disappointed, I sent it back. I may get the 350 everyone I know that has that one likes it.
This product was not a "plug & play" for me. I spent a few hours trying to figure out how to make it work, then called their tech support (India), who was very nice and patient with me, but he it was hard to understand him. After nearly 90 minutes on the phone with him, the device worked, and worked quite well, but there were lots of steps that I had to go through to make it work. The next day, when I restarted my computer, the device would not connect to my wireless access point, and I couldn't remember all of the steps to go through to make it work, so I sent the device back. Perhaps it didn't work because I'm using a Windows XP Tablet version (for a PC tablet). I've had a couple of applications that either didn't work or didn't work well with the PC Tablet.
I returned the product the day I bought it.I installed the product on my rock solid win2000 machine.I did hook into my existing wifi-network, my machine crashed 3 times and over what must have been system resource conflicts.I couldn't keep the wireless card in the machine and play a MP3 at the same time....As soon as I popped the Nic out the system was back to normal...
I purchased a unit, it was non-functional (after loading, message said &quot;no-disk&quot;). I have returned it, received another one - defective as well.
I bought this for my roommate as a Christmas/graduation present. When she opened it and threw a record on we noticed a distortion in the sound which we initially attributed to the record being warped. Several more records later and we discovered that the felt on the turntable was unevenly applied, causing a "hump" in the record's path under the needle, distorting the music. To be fair, we haven't contacted the manufacturer yet to see if this is something that could be repaired or replaced. It's still disappointing to give a gift that's nonfunctional however.
DO NOT BUY THIS TV unless you are prepared to deal with an incompetant company with a non-existant warranty. I purchased this Sharp Aquos LC-52D82U on 12/11/07 and have owned it for only 2 months. As my wife and I were watching and enjoying the great picture on this tv, the picture suddenly began to disappear, beginning from the left side of the screen and continued to the right until there was no picture at all. There was still sound comming but no picture. Obviously a manufacturer defect. I got in touch with Amazon immediately who told me to get in touch with 6 Ave. Electronics, where the tv was actually sold from. They told me I had to contact Sharp (already a hassle). Once I finally contacted Sharp Customer Service they told me it did indeed sounded like a manufacture defect and would send an authorized Sharp service person to come and try to repair it. I explained I did not want a repaired tv I expected a new replacement or a full refund. I spent $2600 for a new tv, not a new refurbished tv. They told me the 1 year warranty only covers parts and labor for the tv. Now its been 1 week from the day the tv malfunctioned and Sharp told me it will take one more week to get a service person out to my house to fix it. If they can't fix it they will replace the existing tv with a new one, which could take another two weeks. Huge hassle.
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.
Look somewhere else.. This filter is crap.. very blurry.. It does diffuse but not very well. If you want a real diffuser go for tiffen or hoya just not this.. This just hazes and blurs...I wanted a dreamy/ glowing look but this filter did not do that looks out of focus and thats it...
We purchased this TV over 1 year ago.1 month later IR stopped working on TV - no remote. Support sent me a new remote and closed my ticket. We just used the Digital Box remote but have to adjust sound manually. 4 months ago coax connector just stopped working - have to now use A/V cable from box.Now sound is completely distorted - speakers on TV are toast.We are running out of work around options.This TV is just junk.DO NOT BUY
Why is this about three times the price? I can get it at the local store for $8:99!Works great if you don't overload it, it can run anything under 150 watts.
This is another product by a fly-by-night company without buyer support. Like one of the other reviewers I bought one in 2006 and it will not work with a computer running Microsoft XP. XP has been the standard for at least six (6) years. Like other companies Roid should have removed these unusable products from retailer's shelves. Both Budweiser and the grocery store remove expired products, why not this company? There are no updates that will work with the XP and it has 97% of the computer market. If I had bought this from Amazon I am sure that my money would be refunded without even having to return this nonworking artifact. I am sure that now that Windows Vista has been released none of Polaroid's current product will work with it or be supported with updated drivers for Vista.
You should believe the bad reviews on this product. I took a chance because I loved the design. Bad mistake.I needed the piece of junk at a customer site and it let me down after less than six months of owning it and light use. It just stopped working. There was no possibility of recovery. It never went near a magnetic field -- I was very careful.Edit: I have to give SanDisk credit. They replaced the product and were quite quick about it too. I needed a flash drive right away so I bought a different brand. I gave the replaced SanDisk to my niece.
I needed 2 Gig of memory for my HP Pavilion. SO I thought the PNY Optima would be perfect. I ordered 2 one Gig modules, when I got them one worked and the other did not. When I was sent replacements I got the same deal one worked and one did not. I got the 2 Gigs I needed but it took four modules to get 2 good ones. That is poor quality control....
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've used Microsoft's Natural keyboards for years and been very satisfied, but this new combo is a mixed bag. The good news is that the keyboard is a winner. The keys are solid, the set-up options (flat, raised front, raised back) are the best yet, and the padded wrist rest is a nice upgrade from previous models. I had a problem with one of the keys sticking a few weeks after I bought it, and MS sent a replacement immediately and with no questions asked--so two thumbs up for their customer service. The bad news is that the mouse is a real disappointment. The theory behind the large "baseball" shape doesn't match the reality: it's cumbersome, heavy, and just doesn't feel natural. Worse, the pointer is dodgy, inaccurate, and erratic--and is the same on every computer I plug it into, so I know it's the mouse and not interference or a driver issue limited to my computer. Making that discovery wasted hours of my time. I will end up purchasing another mouse, which is a disappointment considering how expensive this set is. Not sure if they sell the keyboard by itself, but I would not recommend this mouse to anyone.Update, 11 months later:Personally, I hate the mouse for this set, and have been EXTREMELY happy with the Logitech MX Revolution instead. On the other hand, I have not a found an affordable wireless split keyboard as good as this one. I have been using Microsoft's ergonomic keyboards since they were first introduced, so at this point it is almost impossible for me to type properly on a flat keyboard without my wrists hurting (and making lots of mistakes).I would now give this keyboard a 4 rating on its own, deducting a single star for the fact that the letters have a tendency to wear off after about six months, and more are fading quickly. I am a decent touch typist, so that's not the end of the world for me, but for anyone who hunts and pecks, that could be a problem. Plus, it's just annoying. If you have this problem, I suggest calling the main Microsoft Support number rather than Miscrosoft supplemental parts. The latter was a U.S. number that led me to Microsoft rep named Josh who proceeded to cheerfully give me the brush-off and said that the issue was not covered under the warranty. When I seemed incredulous that letters wearing off a keyboard in less than six months was not considered a defect, his reply was "I'm sorry." Thanks, Josh! The main support number, though more of a hassle, led me to someone in Bangalore who gladly sent out a new keyboard. While I would have preferred the designers at Microsoft to be a bit more thoughtful about the longevity of their product, I am grateful that at least some faction of the company realizes that vanishing keys are not only defects, but will also render the product useless for anyone who does not touch type (like other members of my family).Bottom line: great keyboard, but the keys will vanish if you type a lot of your hands sweat. The mouse is bulky, made my hand and wrist hurt, and is not as functional or comfortable as the MX Revolution from Logitech.
These are NOTHING like Sharpie's. They are EXTREMELY LIGHT... Damn near impossible to read. Like the other person said, "watercolors", only a bit lighter, if you can imagine that. I'm sorry that I bought them. Go with labels if you can afford it.
I bought my first in September of 2007. It lasted six months before it died. I sent it in, it was repaired. In the meantime, I received one for my birthday as requested, as a back-up. The original that was fixed conveniently died in October of 2008, after it was out of the original warranty. And just this week, five months after purchasing the second one, IT died. I now have no back-up until this one is repaired. The first one is now junk, and the second one probably won't last through the original warranty period. The original cost $79 and lasted a year. The second had been reduced in price, but it won't last a year. Therefore, $130 for 18 months. I expected more from Apple.
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.
noisy, rattling clattering and very distracting even over moderately loud music. The plastic gears constantly rattle and drown out all but AC/DC on 10 (mine goes to 11)
I just bought this drive - it came bundled with Nero v6.6 which DOES NOT work with Windows Vista. I contacted Memorex support about this problem and they told me to get the latest update from Nero. Unfortunately, there are no updates to Nero 6 that make it compatible with Vista - you have to upgrade to Nero 7, which costs more than I paid for the drive. Memorex ignored my follow-up request for a free solution to the problem they caused. I will be returning this drive and getting a Sony that comes with Nero 7. Current products should come with software that works on current operating systems.
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.
I already had a cord long enough for my purposes which I got for about three dollars online, but whenever I tried to run the cord alongside my video cord in a rubber cord concealer on the floor, we would get bad sound interference. I thought this cord would solve the problem but the sound interference is actually worse and this was a waste of money for me. In my opinion there are much cheaper cords out there of the same length and of the same quality or better. I suppose I could now try a video cord with more shielding, but I think I am at the point I will simply give up on tidy cord appearance and run one of the cords by itself under a mat, rather than keep trying better cords.
The JVC DRMV1S arrived defective. The remote was alsodefective. I sent it to JVC to be repaired, whichsince that time, has been repaired by JVC, and working.
While spending hours trying to figure out how to set the alarm, I sometimes wonder what hater of humanity actual designed this thing!
Even though it was advertised for Toshiba laptops, my Toshiba Satellite did not fit on the rack. Be sure tocheck the depth of your Laptop before purchasing.The stand was also delivered with missing parts. Not impressed from such a well known brand name.
The charger is somewhat larger than others I have purchased. The folding prongs help considerably when it is packed. One of the four included NiMH batteries was completely dead; the batteries are rated at only 600 mA-h, around half of the rating on the Monster batteries (so the PDA will run much less than half as long). The price is so good, however, that I'm not going to return it.
I just purchased this item a few days ago and it just arrived. First thing I noticed was that it looked just like a cheap USB cable put in plastic, which is unusual for a Belkin product. I checked the cable and nowhere on it does it actually say Belkin. So be warned, this item is a cheap generic cable being sold as a Belkin.I'm sure the cable will just work fine, but its the combination of brand recognition and price that helped sell the product to me. Plus, false advertising is not cool.
I just opened my MicroSaver DS minutes ago and tried it out on my MacBook Pro. It put two nicks in the outside of my laptop, and chipped the inner plastic ring in 3 places. Now it works a little more fluidly, but I'm not too pleased about damaging a $2,000 laptop with a device meant to protect it.
I got this item because Terk has some decent gear and the price was right at the time. I hooked up my Xbox360 and PS3 and the Xbox360 worked perfectly. The PS3, however, had TERRIBLY degraded. I swapped HDMI cables, etc and still had the same issue. So this DOES NOT appear to work with PS3.
The sound went out after a few months. The remote is of poor quality and you have to press the power button repeatedly to turn or off. Picture notoo bad and sound wasn't too bad while it worked.But you don't expect the sound to go so soon.
This is my second time buying this set, just because it's such a good deal for the price. First set was not bad, only had a few discs fail. Second set was a huge disappointment. More than half of the discs failed to burn. I'm going to look for another brand, DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP!
I BOUGHT THIS ROUTER TO NETWORK MY HOME OFFICE GOT THE WAN LINK LIGHT TO COME ON BUT IT COULD NEVER LOCATE MY ROUTER, AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AND RESETTINGS, I CALLED THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE WHICH (SUPPOSE TO BE) OPENED 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK GOT A RECORDING OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED TODAY PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU. I WENT THROUGH THIS FOR TWO DAYS. I FINALLY GOT A TECH. HE DIDN'T SOUND TOO INTERESTED IN HELPING ME, HE COULD NOT GET THE SYSTEM TO OPERATE EITHER. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE STORE PICKED UP A SIEMEN SPEEDSTREAM 4 PORT DSL ROUTER TOOK NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES TO SET UP NOW MY MACHINES ARE RUNNING FINE.THE ROUTER MAY BE A GOOD ROUTER BUT THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM REALLY [stinks]
this productcame to me defective -=furthermore,when I tried to get technical help from celestron it was quite difficult to obtain..The product was returned!
Upon receiving this printer for christmas as a gift from my wife, I have found numerous others that have had problems printing with this printer. All are the same, paper jam. HP's email does not even cover the problem. Apparently there is a flaw in the printer's tray. You must receive a new printer tray from hp before you can begin to print. The original tray that came with the printer is warped. Take the tray out and set it on a level table. If it wobbles, you have a warped tray. Would not recommened this printer to my best enemy.
I have returned this DVD recorder to be repaired twice. This is the same problem with a previous panasonic DVD recorder.
Straight out of the box, I had no trouble installing the keyboard to my Sony Vaio laptop, but the mouse could not be installed without uninstalling my touchpad...screw that. The keyboard worked for a few days, then the computer forgot who the keyboard was. Every time I tried to re-recognize the keyboard, it caused my laptop keyboard to turn off and a system restore to a pre-bluetooth desktop time was the only way to get it back. It never recognized the keyboard again. I was able to find my tungsten pda with the transceiver, but once found and authenticated, there was nothing that could be done with it, unless confirming that it exists is important to you. After completely removing all vestiges of this product from my computer and starting anew in hopes that the thing would work like it did the first time, it still did not work. Finally I installed it on my Dell desktop computer. Had no trouble authenticating the mouse, but the wizard for the keyboard would not work. After much frustration and tinkering long into the night, I discovered that you could go in to the control panel and click on wireless link in "printers and other hardware" and search for the keyboard. Once found, choose "this device does not require authentication", and it will work fine. So far I have had no further issues, but I am terrified every time I sit down that I will end up engaged in another hours long struggle with my computer. I am going to buy the logitech RF wireless setup for my laptop. I hear its a breeze to set up.
The Rio Forge was off to a good start. Then the unit began shutting off. Now it will sometimes power on, then shut down following the start up sequence. Batteries are fresh. This is all within 60 days. Sure sounds like an inherent quality problem with the Rio. Try something else.
Thanks to a whopping misprint that should never have passed QC, half the pages of my "manual" are blank, and the Philips website does not seem to acknowledge the existence of this product. Nice. However, it is easy enough to get it all working. After which you soon discover that the camera is slightly better than nothing, but should really be a prize in a cereal box, not a product that you buy in a store.
This looks nice in red and is large. However after a couple of months it is peeling apart. Would not recommend this product.
I ordered this battery for a Uniden cordless phone (model DX13286-2) to replace my old BT905 battery which wasn't holding charge long enough. This battery appears to be a perfect match. The plug is the right size/fits perfectly. The battery is also the same size as the old one and fits perfectly in the phone's battery compartment. However, after 16 hours of sitting on the cradle to charge, I can't get a dial tone. My base lights up as if it's charging but evidently the battery never does! For whatever reason, the battery doesn't work. I even tried charging it in the bedroom on an identical phone base, but nothing. Don't waste your money! Take your old phone/battery to an electronics store and ask the clerk for a replacement battery. That's what I did and my phones are working great again.
As a dumb hard drive this is 1GB for more money than you need to spend. The "U3 CruzerSynch" preloaded application has never been able to transfer the Contact list from my Outlook Express, it crashes...everytime. It's also better to use SyncToy from MS because CruzerSynch only synchs (deletes files deleted from the HD) while SyncToy has a "Contribute" option that never deletes from the destination drive. I contacted "support" I sent them the requested copy of my wab; they've been "working" on it for weeks, I never expect to hear from them. CruzerSynch also, without warning, deleted my address book (Contacts) from my HD. Not good.
I love the ETX 70, it's a cheap but good rich field telescope. But this isn't the best way to improve it. There are two problems really. The first is that the ETX 70 doesn't take this much magnification very well for various reasons, both optical and mechanical. The other is that the quality of this eyepiece is not good. Admittedly it's cheap, but for only a little more, you can buy a good quality orthoscopic (I'd recommmend a bit longer focal length). Or buy a barlow that doubles the magnification of your supplied 9mm eyepiece (so you can see for yourself what I mean about too much magnification) but also doubles your supplied 25mm to a very useful 28x so you don't waste your money.
I had very high hopes for this lens. And, out of the box, beatifully constructed. Unfortunately, it front focuses repeatedly. This is a known problem with some sigma 35/camera combo's. See the reviews on photo.netThe body used was a d90.I emailed sigma-they offered to calibrate it, AFTER I filled out the warranty. Meaning I could not return it. If they were unable to calibrate it, I could not return it. Not a risk I wanted to take.I really wanted this lens to work-but it had to go back. If you get a good copy, great. Still, I expect it to work as advertised out of the box. (I had the opposite experience with a Tokina 11-16. There are also some bad copies, apparently, floating around. But mine is excellent. Sharp focus and corners quite sharp wide open.)Since Amazon has a solid return policy, you can order one. If it works well for your body, great. If not, it's only a minor inconvenience to return it.
It's cheap, but you get what you pay for. It shipped with v 1.50.10 of the firmware, but using this version, the router didn't work with one of my friend's wireless cards. Upgrading it to 1.50.14 broke connectivity with another one of my friend's wireless card. When I upgraded it to 1.52.02, there were no connection problems with the wireless... but now, random connections will drop every few minutes. It makes the connection more or less useless. I'm planning on upgrading routers--I haven't decided to what yet. Even though the DGL-4300 by DLink is a lot more expensive, all the reviews are positive, so I'm strongly considering upgrading to that.
I liked this keyboard when I first got it despite some issues like the backlighting not being bright enough, but within a year serious problems started. The 'd' key doesn't always trigger. The 'e' key also won't trigger sometimes, and when it does it doubles up. Other keys are starting to have the same problem. I can't type three sentences without having to go back and correct problems because of faulty keys. Why can't anyone seem to make a keyboard that lasts more than a year or two of heavy use anymore? For a keyboard that retails at around fifty bucks I really expect it to last longer than a four dollar keyboard I can get at the local cheapo computer store. Considering I have a basic cheap keyboard at work that has performed flawlessly for four years this premium keyboard is a huge disappointment.
I researched digital cameras for about three months. This camera had everything I was looking for and it is so very easy to use. I was really surprised at how user friendly it is. The menu is awesome and easy to navigate. This is a great camera for travel because I can put it in my pocket and not be uncomfortable. No more bulky camera bag. I am very happy.
I expected better sound quality.I expected simple and easy.The sound quality is okay. I rate it fair.Simple and easy. It is simple to put the ipod in the docking station and it is easy to insert the cord into the ipod.However, the picture does not show this little cord that goes into the top of the ipod. Makes one think that you just sit the ipod in the docking station and it is done.The volume control doesn't work well. I have to turn up th volume on the ipod, then turn the volume up on the docking station.Its okay. I use it in my bedroom. Its not that attractive and it plays songs.I would not recommend it and I will not buy another one.
Don't waste your $2.98. This charger kit is flimsy and didn't even charge either of the two ipods I connected to it regardless of where I had it plugged in. Save your time and money and invest in something of a higher quality!
It worked for about a minute then it popped the fuse so I moved it to another outlet that was independently fused and it popped that fuse also even with no load it is going back today.
The only reason it gets two stars instead of one is because it's attractive and brews coffee fast. However, the coffee does not taste like percolated coffee at all. And it takes 50% more coffee to get the same tasting coffee you'd get in any low grade coffee maker. On top of that, it's a hassle to clean all the parts every time you want to make a pot. Very disappointed!
I can not say it is not safe - as long as it does work. But a moment ago when I picked it from my laptop bag and wanted to lock my laptop with it, I sadly found out that the lockhole was misplaced (God knows what had happened to it) and I could not fit my key in. OK they said they would have a life-time warranty but I hate such kind of trouble. I guess they could provide better product with such a price. Any way since it is a touch lock (I like the design very much) I could still give them 2 stars, but not more.
This was my 3 Fujifilm camera that I bought. I wish I never did.The camera is heavy when loaded with the batteries. It is also big and awkward in shape.In my experience it is unreliable as well. I bought mine brand new. To my chagrin, the zoom unit failed only 5 days and some 30 pictures after I started using it on my long-awaited European vacation.I sent the unit for repairs on October 3, 2005, and I was just told that I can expect to get it back in two weeks (45 days later). To make the story complete, the customer service guy hang up the phone on me.My loyalty to Fuji is gone. Moreover, I will never touch their products again.I realize that my case is probably extreme and unfortunate, but I will strongly encourage you to stay away from this product. There are better companies and products!
The camera has many great features to offer. There are many different scene modes which enhances the picture specific to the object/scene. Another great feature is the fast shutter time, the time it takes to capture the image after pressing the button, and a great flash.One bad con which should really be focused on is, the image quality is less than average. Especially, the more one zooms in to the object/scene, the more the image quality is reduced. Even without any zoom, the image quality isn't as clear and sharp as other cameras. Another minor con is, the camera isn't meant for big fingers because the buttons are rather small including the zoom button.If one wants a simple camera with great features and an easy-to-use interface, the camera is for you. A true photographer, however, should consider the Exilim's image quality before buying.
I'va had two of these modems with a 3Mbits DSL line, they both had the same problem : They work fine for about 3 weeks, and then blam, they just limit my bandwidth to ~128k, I have to unplug it, wait a little and then replug it ... At the begining I had to do that every 2/3 days, but now it's about every hour !If you have to buy a modem, buy alcatel modems !
USB did not work, it was not a recognizable USB. The seller gave me a credit on my account & did not require me to return item, so I threw it away.
Boosted signal enough for my application, but not as much as the product advertisement claimed. Signal still reading very low to low in other other rooms in house.
The cartridge arrived promptly, but had no red ink. I did not check the expiration date, but the red was either dried up or it never was filled. Money was refunded, but the whole reason I pay the full retail price is to avoid this kind of issue. I have ordered another-the local stores don't stock this type of cartridge anymore. Wish me luck.I have used this type of ink cartridge for 10+ yrs and they have worked well, last a reasonable length of time, always run out of yellow first.
I have purchased this DVD &quot;Recorder&quot; and it was the biggest mistake of my life. The recorder shuts itself off without warning and then proceeds to wipe out anything and everything you previously may have been able (if lucky) to record on the disk. Its difficult to navigate your way through the menu screen and it also likes to record things on its own when there's no scheduled recording. And good luck with trying to get any type of technical support over the phone. Trust me, this is a bad piece of equipment.
You can't get your camera off the darn head. I had this Manfrotto 808-RC4 3-way head for a year and had nothing but trouble with it. I would spend several minutes while my clients would be standing there waiting for me while the so-called "quick release" lever jammed and wouldn't let me remove my camera. It's so aggravating and embarrassing when a piece of junk like this completely ruins your work flow. There were a few times I actually had to remove the head completely in order to get the camera off of it. Ridiculous!!!The other night it jammed and the doggone lever fell off! I had little springs and ball bearings flying everywhere. Not pretty.Now the head is useless. It's only one year old and it not only caused me countless headaches, embarrassment, and aggravation until it finally fell apart in my hands.I cannot say enough bad about this product. Manfrotto should be ashamed!!!STAY AWAY!!!DO NOT BUY MANFROTTO 808RC4 3-Way Head.
I bought this device locally (in Australia) and it is a pile of @#!& having used it for around 3 months it has completely failed.- The Raid 1 functionality is useless as you cannot recover the data without having another Maxtor device- It disappears from the network every day- It is very slow- Maxtor (Seagate) service is rubbish, they'll replace the brand new drive with a second hand unit, only after you send them your existing drive. You have no way of scrubbing or recovering your drive without using a very expensive third party service.My advice is to BACK UP everything and stick your drive on eBay. Get a PC for less than $500 and use that for storage.
This unit died after 17 months of use. If not, I would give it a 5 stars.I bought it (BEFW11S4 V2) in 08/2002 from Amazon. Every thing worked fine, easy installed. No problems at all before dead. Worked well with both Netgear and SMC wireless cards. The signals are better than the D-Link 614+ I just bought. But if you want to have a unit lasted longer than 2 years, Beware.
I only gave this 1 star because the review requires a star for publishing, 1 is too much.I've never written a complaint or a review until I had the misfortune to purchase this machine. I am a HP user, this being my 6th HP printer. I have it about 6 weeks, to give it a chance because I wanted HP, but found myself so frustrated with it by day 2 that I wrote to HP then... I still have not had a reply from them.The software is too large and there is no option to just use the drivers. I find the color isn't up to my other 2 HP printer standards (720C and 1220C), it being quite dull in comparison, and the speed is 0 - sluggish. I timed my first print run and cried and that was using fastNormal. Also, for some reason it would occassionally only print 3 or 10 copies if asked for more (example 70+), not a reliable machine.I have no solutions but had to get this off my chest - buy something &quot;anything&quot; else. I love my 1220C but will be moving to another brand now, goodbye HP.
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
This is the first time I have ever reviewed anything on Amazon in 9-10 years of using it. I bought this product (Transcend 4 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card) a couple of months ago -- wanted to download the pictures this weekend and cannot do it. Nothing, nada, zilch. Very disappointing. Anyone have tips on what to do to retrieve pics on the card?
I searched for a cassette player and this item came up. I received it and after opening it, found out it was a radio. Very poor quality, cheap thin plastic.
Does not work. And of course, why would it? I paid two bucks for the damn thing. damn damn damn damn damn.
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.
I can burn a simple DVD+R with this recorder but I have not been able to burn a Double Layer DVD+R that has more than one title or any chapter stops.
It has some compatibility problems with the SanDisc MMC that came with the MiniJam. I formated the disc and then I couldn't use it again! I kept getting fatal errors, even with the patch! Also, the 64MB on the MMC is only for music downloads. You cannot move files from your PDA to the MMC with the program provided. You can only use the 2MB of flash on the MiniJam module for PDA storage, which goes down to 1MB with the preloaded software. The MMC are also expensive. Better off with a MiniDisc player with cheap minidiscs than expensive MMC that store only about 10-15 songs per 68MB MMC. Not a value!!!!
While a lot of people will rate for ease of use, some who have experience with computer graphics will realize that the camera is limited to JPEG images (no option of using TIFF's which are pixel for pixel stored, no loss).. I'm getting a pattern on my images that looks a little like what one sees with video cameras in dark rooms, the images are slightly blurry, the images have inconsistent tones with patches of pink - purple - blue - black - etc. This would say to me that although its high resolution array, the per pixel tone is shabby.. I've seen better pixtures coming from my brother's Kodak digital camera with a similar pixel resolution. There is no way to adjust image loss (what if its set to Jpeg's default of 85?).. Also its a macro lens, dispuportionate images, stuff at the edge is blurry.. Flash direction is not adjustable.. Its only been an hour that I've had it, I'm thinking about sending it back..And yes it was quick to get the software setup, download from USB is quick, About 8 seconds or so to download from a 8 meg card (USB is usually about 800K a second), I got about 20 images out of the camera in low light, tried flash white balance, incadescent white balance and auto, tried with flash, tried without, tried light metering settings, in all cases (except where there was overexposure) the blackish areas and greyish areas were multi-colored without a continuous tone over large areas where there should be say white or gradations of black, and so forth..If you really don't care about your images, or find as much beauty in single shots from a video camera, you will be okay with this camera, but forget about using it for photo-quality work.Hey I haven't tried it in sunlight, I took pictures at 10 at night, so its probably a different camera in the day time. I compared all images to images my brother took with his camera in low light.
Yea...I bought this one just like the guys above me. Same issues, static reception, crap quality. Even when I finally found a clean station, it got static when it tried to hit the base. Deffinetly save your money, I am returning mine.
I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS unit as a Christmas gift from Douglas Carnahan, a seller of Garmin units who has an Amazon "store". Not only did he not ship the product as promised, he also did not answer 2 emails of mine and one from Amazon.Not being able to fill an order is understandable. That happens. Not replying to a customer's emails or to Amazon's is not understandable - or acceptable - for a seller desiring to stay in business.I wanted to warn others looking for GPS units.
I have had this television since February 2006 and it has been a total disaster. I have the 42 inch but the 37 inch has the same parts so this review applies to that set as well. When I brought the set home I hooked everything up immediately. I wanted to have my cable box, DVD player, Xbox 360, PS2, and Sega Dreamcast all hooked up before I powered the set on...bad idea. After an hour of dealing with tangled wires I hit the power button on the TV...and nothing happens. The set was dead on arrival. The retailer refused to take it back and I was forced to deal with the "authorized service centers."To make a long story short, it is nine months later, the set still does not work properly (but at least after a total replacement of the power supply it will turn on), and Philips refuses to take the set back because only one of my four trips to the authorized service center was considered a "major repair." The following are the problems I have had with this set:1. No power2. Loose connection of HDMI wires (internal, not the plug on the outside)3. Blown out speaker4. Mysteriously loses signal and goes into "sleep mode"The worst part about it is the authorized servicers in the New York City area are totally unreliable. It takes weeks for them to get parts, they don't answer their phones, one servicer made an appointment (which I took a day off of work for) and never showed up, and servicers will frequently respond to complaints by saying "We will call you back" (they never do).This set is a complete mess. I will never buy another Philips product again. Stay away from this set and everything else that this manufacturer makes.
Product is priced far more than it is avaialble in Kmart.I brought it brand new for $40 at Kmart.
I bought this figuring I got a good deal on a CD player, turns out I just wasted my money. The headphones were horrible, they had a lot of static. And the player itself, well it had to be on a completely flat surface. In a car is not a good place to listen to it. It skips often, and it broke only after a month of purchase.
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.
I was using a wireless keyboard and mouse at work that worked really well and decided to buy the 7000 for my home office.Win7 made setup and installation a dream but the keyboard is pretty much a disaster. Keystrokes are delayed constantly and I have no idea if my typing is being taken or not. Tried re-installing the drivers and re-starting the machine but to no avail. The mouse is great except for the scrolling wheel. It is so tight that in the one week of use, I have not been able to scroll a single webpage using the wheel!!! What is the whole point of having a fancy wheel if you can't scroll down a page? When the wheel finally works it does a few page-downs in one shot. In all, I am very disappointed and thinking of returning it. My husband had bought the same 7000 a while ago and returned it for similar reasons.
I ordered it on July 26. I used it once, maybe twice since and now it's broken. The return window expided 10 days ago. A piece of crap.
I bought this? And, have tried to install it. Mine says it's a 21-in-1 card reader/writer, digital concepts, "Item# CR-70R V506". Maybe this is supposed to mean something to me. Supposedly you go to their sakar.com site to download the driver for WIN '98. Boy-oh-boy! The driver, when you think you might have found it, is a zipped directory inside a zipped directory inside a zipped directory; where maybe there might be a driver for this device. But first, I had to find a zip reader, on the internet and did, to unzip this thingy. It seemingly unzipped after a time, various files in various directories. The program acted as if it was installing a device driver, but never did. An added device never showed up in, the "My Computer" list of devices recognized. Windows tried but couldn't find any driver for this device in the various directories it inhabited. Windows kept asking me if I didn't have a disk with a device driver for this thingy, because it sure couldn't find such a thing. Nope.In Amazon's description of this device they say it's 21-in-1, like mine, but the picture has 9-in-1 written on it. The description says, "Aa-nimh" in it (huh!) and disc included. Thirty years ago the computer industry worked pretty well, in DOS. But, we've come a long way since then. I'm not sure what it is that's being done today, maybe CEOs are receiving bonuses for abject failure and lack of any sense of resposibility, service to customers or to their products. If so, these people have figured out how to provide that.
This thing is basically junk. The first one would only move the mouse side to side. The second one just up and died completely. Cheap and junky. I expect better from Targus. Spend 20 bucks on shipping to make a warranty claim on a 30 dollar item. Stupid
Well, it sure does look cool but the latch scratched the stylus of my Palm Vx as I was opening the case for the first time.In addition, getting the stylus out once the Palm is in place is awkward and frankly, I don't want to deal with it on a daily basis. Putting a little slot for the stylus on the outside would have made more sense.There's a very thin layer of foam inside but I'm quite skeptical of this case's ability to protect from falls or impact.In short, poor ergonomics, cool look. I'm returning mine.
The sound has stopped working 3 times and I keep having to send it back, what a hassel.
This product was ordered and payed for by me, BUT NOT RECEIVED. I have reported this previously. But have received no responses, whatever. ;-(PLEASE RESPOND.
I concur with F. Littlefield's review of August 28, 2004.This is the biggest piece of junk I ever owned. In fact, I just yanked it out, beat it to a pulp (After removing my new DVD of "The Italian Job," and threw it away. Half the time, it takes 10-12 tries to get a DVD to "load," meaning you have to open, close, wait; open, close, wait...There are also frequent skips and freeze-ups during playback. Apparently, it does not handle dual layer discs well at all.You get what you pay for. If you want headaches, buy this. If you want to watch DVD's spend another hundred dollars for a player that works!Another drawback: Apex apparently uses proprietary remote control codes, meaning you cannot program your cable or satellite remote's AUX function for the DVD.
First some background leading to the purchase of these CDs. Six months ago I purchased a 100-Pack Taiyo Yuden JVC CD-R 80 White Inkjet - Hub Printable, Premium Grade. No failures and I copied 640 MB to each CD at 48x; although the actual writing speed was in the range of 35x to 45x. I repurchased in December and most (about 60 percent) failed verification between 570 MB to 600 MB. Some even failed to write. At first I used a Plextor DVD writer and Creator 10 at 48x. I then switch to Mitsumi CD writer and Nero at 52x. That made no difference as the same failures occurred.I then purchased subject Verbatim CDs. They were labeled "Made in China." At first I used Plextor DVD writer and Creator 10 at 48x. As with the foregoing Taiyo Yuden, most (about 60 percent) failed verification and a couple failed to write. I then switch to Mitsumi CD writer and Nero at 52x. That made no difference as the same failures occurred. As with the foregoing Taiyo Yuden, the actual writing speed was in the range of 35x to 45x.Since, with both Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim, most failures occurred between 500 MB and 600 MB, I suspected they were both manufactured at the same place. Since I still have Taiyo Yuden CDs I have not written to, I closely examined several of each. They appear to be identical; the color of the writable surface; the inkjet surface, everything appears identical.I noticed when you rotated the CDs (both Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim) and let the light reflect, there were two jagged thin circles close together about 1/4 inch from the outer edge. Also, there were a number of barely visible thin smooth circles. From the center to about 1/2 inch from the outer edge, the writing surface was smooth and uniform with no circles. Since the CD write from the center out, the failures were occurring in the location of the visible circles.I then changed to writing speed from 52x to 24x with the Mitsumi CD writer and Nero and all eight passed verification. I then switch back to Plextor DVD writer and Creator 10 at and change the write speed from 48x to 24x and the next 11 passed verification; no failures.I believe if you purchase subject Verbatim CDs or Taiyo Yuden CD that were manufactured before early this year, they may be good. However, the later ones are defective. A good test would be to rotate the CDs so the light reflects and see it you see two jagged circles about a quarter inch from the outer edge. If you do see the jagged circles, either return them or else copy at 24x or a lower than the rated 52x.Since the manufactures claim they are 52x, you should be able to copy at speeds up to 52x. Since they are not able to write at the rated speed and since I am paying for the rated speed, clearly they will not perform as advertized. Therefore, they are unacceptable and deserve the lowest rating.
This is a really bad camera case overall. It's too big. I have both the canon sd790 and the sd1100. It's too big for even my sd790 which is a 2.2-by-3.6-by-0.8 compared to the sd1100's 2.2-by-3.4-by-.9. The sd1100 's strap doesn't even fit into the hole that it's made for it. I don't know what canon was thinking when they made this case. The burgandy doesn't match the color the camera either. A minor gripe, but the size factor alone makes this worth not buying.When I had my canon sd300 case, it was the perfect fit for my sd300. This product is complete crap compared to that.In conclusion:!!!!!DO NOT BUY!!!!!!
The 1st day I was pleased with this productThe second day the unit started pausing the IPOD all by itself in the middle of playing a song without my touching it.The 3rd day it would not allow me to change the radio stations.I will try to return this item to the seller for I fear if I use it again it may even self destruct the next time I try to use it.Perhaps I just got a bad unit out of all they sell, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Oh how this thing sucks let me count the ways. #1 On alot of my DVD's the audio would get out of sync from the video. This would happen with store bought DVD's very very annoying. #2. Half the time it would take a minute or more to read a DVD. #3. Most of the time a DVD would freeze during play. #4 and the worst part about this thing is after a few months of light use it wont load a DVD anymore, when I looked up the problem online its most likely that the laser assembly is broken, so prety much money down the drain. Avoid buying this thing. I have learned the hard way that its cheap price tag comes from cheap parts that break in a few months.
I expected this adapter to meet its high user ratings, but after spending hours trying to install the adapter, I called Cisco/Linksys customer service. They told me they had no drivers compatible with Vista (released 5 years ago) or Win7-64 bit, released last year. My adapter was made in 2010. I don't know about you, but I'd seriously reconsider buying this product.
I bought this filter for my cheap but awesome Canon 50mm f/1.8. I thought it would be silly to spend almost the same amount of money on a filter as I did on the lens, so I purchased this Tiffen filter.Horrible idea. After putting this filter on and taking pictures of anything bright, I have reflections/ghosts in my images. Take off the filter, and it's sharp and crystal clear.Needless to say, I'd take the risk of lens damage on my sub $100 lens than have shoddy images.
For all that has been done for the sound quality of these ear buds, they only sound good if they stay firmly in place. I've tried all sizes of the included pads but the ear buds keep working loose. When they work loose the bass drops out and the sound becomes thin. For that reason I can only use then when sitting still. I was hoping to use then while jogging or cycling but have gone back to using my cheap Koss while exercising.By all means, if you do well wearing ear buds these are the best. If you have trouble with ear buds then spending this much money on a pair may be frustrating. Make sure your ears are compatible with ear buds before you spend this much money.
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.
Ditto on the review concerning the remote control. But I want to take it a step further. I called TIVO to get a replacement remote control and was put on hold for 30 minutes waiting for a human to answer, then they sent me to Philips (the company that markets TIVO.) Philips then sent me back to TIVO, saying they have nothing to do with TIVO.I called TIVO back, and waited 40 minutes this time for a human to answer and they said that while they could not help me, they would expedite my request to customer service who would call me back within 24 hours. Naturally, I did not hear from the customer no-service department, and my 500 dollar purchase is now useless.I sent them an e-mail telling them my concerns last week and again, no surprise here, no one bothered to respond!I am sending my TIVO back because the customer service is SOOOOO bad! Maybe I'm crazy, but I think the people who designed this incredibly advanced and smart machine would be smart enough to know that people will lose their remotes and that replacement remotes should be very EASY to get!I am sending my TIVO back because I haven't been able to use my TIVO or TV for a week.
Sweat gets into it easily during exercising and eventually malfunctions even after drying up. Otherwise plays well, sleek look, great size.
3 months later, its write protected, cant format, tried killdisk, linux, regedit, its readonly now will not buy a centon product again.
After reading the reviews a bought the accessory kit. I compared the eyepieces and the barlow with standard inexpensive plossls (orion, knigth owl, gso) and the celestron's optics looked the worst one. I sold the kit after 2 weeks...
I bought these because I couldn't find my jvc set. These have the worst sound I have ever heard. I am not that picky when it comes to sound but these really suck. Plus they don't fit too well around the ear. They seem to stay in place ok but they always feel like they are going to fall off. My other over the ear jvc set is much better the ear size is adjustable so they stay on very well. I in no way can recommend these. Do yourself a favor and keep looking. You can find a better pair for the same amount of money.
I tried it with every free channel I could find. The sound comes out scratchy . Not worth the money and I'm sure that none of the other products could do any better. This was in the SF Bay area. Maybe it will work near you. But I doubt it. One start is too much.
Product had great sound but the design made my ears sore after a short length of time. After a year, one side shorted out. Also, they are some nose made when the wires move or hit each other. Apparently it is a know issue and the upscale version uses twisted wires to each ear to reduce this effect.
Earbuds don't fit in my ears. I thought these would be a viable alternative. Here's the deal. The clip is one size fits all. If your ear is not this size, too bad. The earbuds are not designed to fit snugly in your ears. If the clip doesn't fit , then the earbuds will constantly and annoyingly slide out of your ears. When I held my hands to the side of my head, it sounded great. Otherwise I couldn't hear even with the sound turned completely up. If you buy these keep the receipt.
The VPOD looks good and it was working ok, but doesnt have that utility as mentioned by the seller. Now after 2 months, its not working.
just bought 27" syntax olevia. the picture quality is good. however, i have the infamous remote control problem that many 27 and 30" models seem to have. the remote only works from 2 feet. needless to say it was not what i expected. i'll try contacting their support and have it fixed and post an update.
I have absolutely no idea why this item is getting so many great reviews on Amazon. I produce music and I thought that doing some research instead of purchasing "cool" branded headphones would do me well in the end. After reading all of the positive reviews I thought to myself that the Amazon customers can be trusted. Well they were wrong. These headsets are set at a default low volume or at least it seems like it. I kept on looking for a volume button because they were so low. I tried plugging it into different devices and still got the same result. I tested other headsets on my phone which has Pandora and when i plugged these in complete sound drop off. Not judging the clarity because at that volume ANYTHING should sound perfectly clear. Choose another item requesting a return authorization from Amazon ASAP!
I purchased the SD-3980 at least two years ago and it worked fine for a while. I started noticing that a few discs would not start up and give an error, later almost every disc that went in resulted in an "Incorrect Disc". I suppose that for the price it is a very disposable unit.
This is a perfect reason not to buy online. There is no way this product could find shelf space in a normal store. It looks and feels like a used beer can. Amazon was asleep at the switch when they allowed this onto their website. I opened the package and threw it staight into the garbage. The time and effort involved in returning it wasn't worth the money.
I really thought this was going to be great filter, but to be honest i really believe it doesnt have enough coatings, and when i try to use AF, it just can't zero in, on my 70-300mm nikkor len's, when i go full zoom, it really blurs the subject im trying to shoot, so i have to cut it back by half and manual focus, which sucks, because when i shoot HDR, i usually let AF zero in, and then switch it to manual, but not with this bad boy on. I'm sure there are better, I just tried to get a bargain, and that's the quality i paid for, my other opteka filters have been great though.
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.
Was given one of these for my laptop at work. Seemed OK, so I got one for my daughter to use at school and we set and tested the combination before she left.When she got the lock on, the same combination was suddenly not working to get it open so I had to take a hacksaw to it during a campus visit.Now the same thing has just happened to the one I have at work. Fortunately it happened when I was trying to put it on.These phantom combination resets make the product very unreliable.
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.
I have found this product to be unreliable. It switches from my windows XP machine to the Linux machine. When switching back, the keyboard and mouse input often do not resync. It doesn't happen every time, but quite frequently. Sometimes unplugging and replugging cables works, but usually I have to do a hard reboot of the windows machine. I recommend trying a different brand.
I purchased the product in the picture and the seller sent me two bottles with 15 pills each and I payed 35.99 for 30 friking pills what a cheat and then he wount even send me the real product i payed for. Don't buy from this guy he is no good neather is the product.
This computer was purchased in 2007 for my mom's 75th birthday. She almost never used it. Our family used it "very little". She died in February of 09 and I inherited it. I used it "lightly" from March until early September and it just died. Called customer service and they determined that it needed a new system board. This would cost about $250.00 plus repair costs because it wasn't under warranty. It would be cheaper to purchase a refurbished laptop. Really sad and gives me a very bad impression of Toshiba. I actually purchased a DVD player of theirs and it died in a couple of months. It was under warranty so I sent it back and got a new one. Again died in a couple of months. I'll pretty much stay away from Toshiba from now on.
The camera barely fit inside the case and it does not have a strap for ease of handling. It does have a belt loop handle but it is made to slide onto your belt as opposed to a clip-on which is far more convienant. I would not recommend.
The most incredibly difficult to use on screen menu system. Absolutely the least intuitive DVD recorder you can buy. You will spend 10 minutes just inserting a disc and starting playback. Whomever designed this DVD recorder may have run a concentration camp during WWII. Took it back after spending an hour trying to get it running.
I bought it in December, 2003. From the very beginning, DVD-R's would occasionally freeze and then, after a few seconds, would recover. However, commercial discs played without incident, so I believed the problem was the DVD-Rs. I was wrong. After six months of service, even commercial DVD's began to freeze. Finally, in June of 2004, it totally died. A commercial DVD (The Wizard of Oz) froze after 10 minutes of play and the machine never recovered; it failed to recognize any type of disc, and is now garbage.
My printer wouldn't recognize either the color or B/W cartridges. Right cartridge #'s for the printer, but just doesn't work (looks like several people have had that problem with these)1/6/2012 **Customer service is sending me a ner cartridge, so we'll see if the new ones will work.
I bought two for our new iphones. They worked a few times. Then, one day, I pulled the wall plug out of the socket and one of the prongs didn't come out with the plug. The next day, the car charger blew a fuse in the car while we were driving. I can't believe this product has four stars.
After careful research, I chose this combination DVD and VHS player, partly based on the favorable reviews on this website. My experience was disappointing.First, the player choked playing a regular DVD. A little over halfway into the movie, the image stuttered and then broke up into digital squares. The only way to continue watching the movie was to forward the DVD to the next scene. This choke occurred when I tried to replay the scene. (The Toshiba DVD player I replaced this Samsung unit with had no trouble with playing that part or any other part of any DVD).Second, the VHS player has a loud background noise. It's not much use to get a combo DVD/VHS player if the VHS playback is ruined by loud noise. I notice other reviewers address this noise issue and then assure others that the noise doesn't exist. Let me assure you it does. If you want to experience this effect without buying this player, turn on a vacuum cleaner and leave it running in the next room while you try to enjoy your VHS tape. It sounds kind of like that.Third, this DVD combo player is not compatible with my RCA "Universal" remote control (RCU800) that I bought a month ago. It seems that Samsung never bothered to work out a code number with RCA, so if you buy this unit, you'll have to use two remote controls - one to experience splotchy DVD playback and vacuum-cleaner sounding VHS playback, and another for virtually all the other home video audio equipment manufactured on this planet which the RCA remote control does work with.
work for about 5 months, now that I have a problem of the remote extender not registering my commands, I have tried to fix it myself but to no success. tried to call the manufacturer for warranty, but their phone goes straight to answering machine. left a message but no reply. tried to contact them through email, but they only have sales email but no reply from that too. so I'm sure I am not the only one who have trouble getting them to pick up their phone call or even reply back please tell me so I know that I am not the only one who is getting screwed.
File and folder names started to include gibbrish at some point and after that computer stopped to recognize the disk.
Amazon has been great and fast at shipping out replacment lamp units. However, the quality of this unit is unacceptable poor.First lamp unit: After 3 hours - the next day... dead.Second lamp unit: DOAThird lamp unit: After 5 hours - the next day... deadThroughout this, the generic replacement lamp (although at 2,500 hours and dim) continues to work without problem.I just give up on the OEM Panasonic. Poor quality, or it just doesn't ship well.
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.
I have experienced all of the issues that the other Negative reviewers have had with their recorders. In fact my DVDR drive has gone out 1 month out of warranty. It gets disk error's. I should have bought the Sony, In fact I just replaced this POS with the Sony RDR GX300, So far I have been pleased as will all my Sony products.
i was seceptical about this alarm clock after reading the reviews, but ordered it anyway. i sleep with a sleepmate (makes white noise) and needed an alarm clock. i was hopeful that this clock would serve both purposes. after reading the pamphlet for 15 minutes, i can now use the white noise function. i'm sure that i could figure out the alarm with more reading, but it's just too complicated as i will only be using this alarm clock at my vacation cottage. by the time i get back to the cottage, i'll have to read the manual again. so, this is fine for a sleepmate (white noise machine), but i'll use the alarm on my cell phone. also, i do like how dim the time display gets. this would be great if the alarm were easier to use.
After many hours of working with Linksys techs to get a working router (unsucessfully), they sent me another one that did not work. Not worth the time spent to end up with something that doesn't work. I threw it away and bought another brand.If you want to buy a product that works -- DO NOT DEPEND ON LINKSYS.
Extreamly slow shutter speed, even on sports setting, hard to get a clear picture of active children, which was the point of buying it in the first place. thank God circuit city was kind and allowed me to exchange it.
Considering that some photos are unique and you only get the chance once in a lifetime, I recommned buying a better one. I bought this filter to protect my nikon. It does the basic job, but I get noticeably better photos with my better one. I guess the argument ranges over whether a filter to protect the lens or reduce glare is even a good idea, but I usually like to have one on, especially if I'm outdoors or in a dustry environment.
i would not buy it or depend on it again pictures are always dark even in sunlight you have to have the sunlight right in your face to get a good picture. the only way to get a good picture at night is the take 2 500 watt light bulbs and shine it on what you want to take a picture of. it takes to much light to take a picture.
I bought this thing about two weeks ago and still can't get it to work. Creative's customoer service line is not a toll free number. I waited 15 minutes before someone can talk to me. Remember they have no Toll Free number. You must pay for the long distance phone call.When I finally spoke with their customer service, they told me that someone whould have to call me back while they researched for an answer. that was 4 days ago. They never called me back.Final advice if you do not know much about network stuff, don't buy this product!
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.
I used this mouse at my office for two weeks. The first annoyance is that the mouse sleeps after just a few seconds without motion... so you always have to jiggle the mouse or click the clicker to wake it up and reconnect with the wireless USB adapter. So there's a ton of extra hand/wrist movement just to use this thing. Secondly, my brand new AAA batteries (2 - it does not come w/ batteries) were used up after just two weeks. Granted I was in the office every day M-F for 8-9 hours per day, but I am not going to replace AAA batteries every two weeks. Especially for a mouse that wants to sleep all the time.Suggest you keep looking. Find a better mouse. I also have a Dell wireless mouse at home that is fantastic - battery seems to be endless and it never has to be 'awaken' to use..
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)
This unit was one of the worst DVD players I have ever owned.1. The machine is very slow.2. The machine jams very often.3. The remote is worthless.4. This machine will take way over 3 hours to catalog 400 movies and then one day all the information you entered crashes.5. You can not use the remote to go to a certain disc. Ex. If I want to watch the DVD in the number 100 slot, you can't just press 100 on the remote.To sum this machine up:Sony put this machine out to fast. If they took their time with it they could have made it a great machine. Sony is off my list for consumer electronics for this is the second time I have had problems with their products.
Although Linksys has 24/7 tech support, you have to hold for about 24 hrs before speaking to someone. If you have limited experience with networking, set-up can turn into a nightmare. Also, the system requires significant tinkering if you want it to work within a VPN. It's great once it works but don't expect any help along the way.
It does not work with Vista and I have not had time to call for help.
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.
I don't recommend this player. My friend and I decided to buy DVD players and we both bought the cheapest available, this Oritron. We both spent agonizing hours trying to get the players working with our completely different TVs. Neither of us could get them to work and eventually returned both of them.Even if we could have gotten them to work, the lack of information on the front of the player is really irritating. Plus, the on light never goes off, and winks back at you any time you use the remote for some other device. But the worst thing of all was the non-reponsiveness of the buttons. I clicked and clicked and clicked and only a third of the time would the unit respond. This was true with both the buttons on the machine and on the remote. My friend had the same experience.I recommend you stay away from this player and spend a little extra money on something better.
I have an older polaroid camera that takes better pictures than this one. One must be careful about the distance between you and the object being photographed. Outdoor pictures seem to be the most problematic. The picture quality just isn't as good or consistent as it should be.
I had to take the twist top adapter off the cord as this part did not fit in my phone. Obviously I bought it for the twist top adapter.
Just purchased a new Dell 2gig 8200 with 512 megs of PC 800 rdram. I got a HP 4400 scanner and thought it was pretty good for a hundred bucks. However, I was told the Epson 1250 Perfection was much the better and for the same price so I sent the the HP back (one flaw about the HP was that it would not shut off if you shut the computer down first--I had to pull the power cord to shut it off) and purchased the 1250. I was not happy with the Epson and like many other people that have done a review about this product, I found the software to be poor and limited. My main gripe is the the scan quality was not nearly as good as the HP. This surprised me. Regardless how much I tweaked and played with the software, I could not even get the results that I got from the HP using the HP automatic scan.I was fortunate in that I was able to send the Epson back without any charge back or shipping charges. I am now searching for something a bit better and am looking at buying the HP ScanJet 5490 Cse. I know this scanner will be far more money but I guess you get what you pay for. If I knew then what I know now about the Epson, I would have stayed with the HP.
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.
It arrived in a Gatorade Btl package !!!!Was not even in the canon packaging. This is ridicules. Buy it from someone who actually has the item to sell...
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!!!
Pro: Good sound. They blocked out train noise wellCons:1. Even with the smallest size, the earbuds were always just a little too big, had to keep securing them back in my ear.2. I know that if companies made products that lasted forever they wouldn't make as much money, but they only lasted a year. 1st the left one went, then a week later the right one was done.
This unit is great as far as musical functionality. The sound,interface, upgradability and build quality (given the price) are alloutstanding. With high-quality VBR MP3s this unit sounds great. Theincluded headphones are horrible, but I had no expectation or intentof using them anyway. Generally I use a pair of Sennheiser HD25headphones, which are great for air travel.I use the unit almost exclusively with NiMH rechargable batteries.After a month or so of use, I finally broke-out the AC adapter for ahome listening session. I listened for a while and then went on toother things, leaving the unit plugged in.A couple hours later I noticed an odd smell as I walked through my livingroom andquickly tracked it down to the SP100 and AC adapter. They were bothhotter than I ever imagined plastic devices could be without meltingand/or bursting into flame. The rechargable batteries were melted anddestroyed.An alarmed call to Rio's customer service number resulted in themtelling me that use of non-Alkaline batteries in the SP100 was notrecommended. They refused to treat this as a manufacturing flaw orwarranty issue.Some basic electronic testing quickly revealed that 4.5V DC is presenton the battery contacts when the unit is attached to the AC adapter.Apparently they are relying on the high internal resistance ofalkaline batteries rather than having proper electrical isolationbetween the batteries and the external DC input.In this day and age of huge liability settlements I can't believe acompany wouldn't design their devices in a more robust manner.I continue to enjoy using this unit, but have thrown away the ACadapter to prevent any mishaps given my desire to continue using NiMHbatteries. Be careful out there...
I bought these headphones after reading multiple positive reviews on the product. I was looking for a solid headphone performer in the $75-$100 range, and these came out on top. I thought I was upgrading from my $25 Phillips headphones by purchasing but was wrong. The Sure E2c sound is flat, as if I was listening to music through a tin can. There is absolutely NO bass response, which is disappointing. Furthermore, the earphones tend to fall out of my ears rather easily because none of the ear pieces provided fit. They are either too big or too small. The design is difficult to keep in the ear because they are curved at an awkward angle. I am very disappointed in these headphones and now have wasted money on them because I can't return opened headphones. I would steer clear of these earphones; if you are curious, try them out first. I'm going to stick with my Phillips headphones. What a disappointment.
This was suggested on the web site under the camera flash I purchased. It does not fit that flash, at all, not even close. I need to return it, which they say they will clearly do, which is a good offer, but the flash itself was a dissappointment, too.
I could easily call this the best budget earbuds out there for the price...BUT I've had several of these and they all broke the same way. A slight kink in the cord will lead to breaking (no sound from one or all ear pieces). Since I bought several of these, I figured I'd contact V-MODA customer service to let them know of the issue and to see if I can get a replacement. Sadly, they did not acknowledge this issue nor offered a replacement...with that type of customer service, I decided never to buy V-MODA product again.Go with the ME-Electronics earbuds...they are just as good and built to last.
The iRiver H10 has some good good and not so good points. First, it's a bargain for music enthusiasts who enjoy lots of room for storage. Alas, there's virtually no support for it that I could find. The iRiver website contains no firmware updates, no PDF manuals, no replacement batteries and, worse, it's as if the company had never heard of the H10. Doing a site search came up with two references to the H100, but it's as if the H10 never existed.The H10 has good sound playback. It also contains a tiny Seagate hard drive which reads data into a buffer, then locks the heads until more data are needed. Although designed to take a certain amount of abuse, the H10 should not be dropped or jarred while the hard drive is actually in use. Another major hit for the H10 is that it has no mass storage device USB setting. This means the unit sinks or swims on how well it synchronizes, and this can be a problem with Windows Media Player, which many times requires multi-schronizations to transfer media files. Besides, with 20 gigs, it would be nice to be able to also use the H10 to transfer other types of files.The H10 would be perfect if it had a replacable battery, was made by a company that acknowledged its existence, and a MSC USB mode. As it is, it's probably fine for some users. Just don't expect support.
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.
This drive is fragile. Do not trust it. The actual drive became loose within the case during light travel. I had to use a utensil to allign the port with its opening so it could be used. Then I plugged it into MacBook Pro and it stopped working, period. On a Mac or windows machine it will be identified, the drivers will load but no drive will actually mount or be useable. These things are cheap, sleek and cute looking but I would not trust them with any important data
I bought two of these cameras for gifts Christmas 2007. Unfortunately, I lost my own camera and decided to use one of these as an emergency replacement. When I opened the box the first camera was dead on arrival. Well, not exactly DOA. It constantly powered up only to shut down immediately. I tried replacing batteries to no avail. Sent it back to Sony for warranty repair. Then I decided, I had better open the second to see if it functioned correctly. It did. But unfortunately only for a few months. Now, it has the same problem. Evidently, it has to do with the the lens not retracting. I have to physically force the lens closed in order to power up the camera; in addition the flash never works.I'm not sure if they're still selling this model, but if they are, you would be wise to stay away. I thought I got a great deal because of the Sony name and Black Friday price, but it was a total waste of money. Buy a Canon instead!
The quick release on this head is poorly designed, suggest Manfrotto do something about it. I have so many gauges in my hand from trying to release it, and I have no confidence in it not releasing my camera falling, wish I would have returned this PoS.
I bought a pair of these a few years ago and got rid of them. They kept shocking me. I thought it was the crappy laptop I had. Decided to give this style a try again, and you guessed it, same problem. Do not waste your money unless you like getting shocked in the ear every so often! (I would not recommend that!)
Like several others, I enjoyed these until the plastic connections on the headband broke. Bose tells me they can't sell me a new headband, but can replace the whole unit for $60. I think I'll invest in something else, rather than risk a repeat failure in a few months, as others have reported.
Pros: Stable motherboard when it worked. Does not overheat.Cons: Expensive. Must have been released in a hurry without adequate testing. I bought this based on my past experiences with ASUS motherboards and this by far has been my worst experience with any motherboard ever! It burned my $600 7.1 speaker system because of its incompatibility with creative Xfi sound card. I had to buy a new card just because they refused to fix the bug, not because my old one is not working! Then one of my network ports gave up and soon I started to have RAID driver problems so I decided to flash the BIOS. The BIOS flashed successfully, or so it said, and on restarting the system, POOF! My screen went black and that was it. I called Tech support and they said they were too busy and to leave my contact so they can call me back in 2hrs. They must be running on Jupiter time because its been a week and nobody has called back. I had this thing for a year and that was one of my worst years ever! Now I am stuck with RAID drives that need to be rebuilt and my fear is I might never be able to rebuild them since their RAID drivers are unique. DONT BUY THIS JUNK! unless you absolutely dont have a choice. My 2 cents.
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.
For a printer of this cost, one expects it would not be so difficult. Basically, this printer works only when it wants to. It does not matter if it is networked or using USB-the consistency is poor. The "printer offline" message comes up more often than not, even when everything is fine! According to various help sites I have looked at, this is a common problem with the 2015 models. I beg you to use caution in considering this printer!
I bought this 2 years ago. Have hooked it up a couple of times hoping for better results each time, but no luck. The sound quality is very poor.
I am not happy with the quality of printing from this cartridge, it is definitely not crisp and dark (sorta grayish and faded)
Other reviews have state the same. This battery looks write with the label and everything, but it doesn't work. The computer resets randomly and is therefor unusable.
Whoever wrote a good review about these headphones works for Altec Lansing and is trying to rip you off!!!I am blown away by how bad these are. It is laughable - They are going straight in the trash. The free headphones you get with an i-pod etc are WAY better!! Trust me!My poor wife thought she was getting me a nice christmas present and all she got was junk. Thanks a bunch Altec & Amazon!
Garmin so called network cables are the cheapest junk I have ever seen. Just ordered a third cable, as the first two didn't work once installed. I really wish they put together a quality American made marine cable instead of this 3.00 worth of junk.If you are planning on doing an installation you need to have extra cables, as I had a total of 4 bad cables, no matter how delicately they get handled.
The polarization is great, loved the pictures when the product worked. Used it on a shoot location for 3 days when it came apart and will not stay together. Photography is my living and the lense was not abused! Contacted the seller thru email and very disappointed in feedback. Got a two word response like English was a bad second language. Issue still not resolved. Go for a higher quality than Hoya when selected a polarizer lense. It's worth the extra money!
great disappointment. the buttons do not do what they say. v ery poor speech quality/clarity. aage 82, i sought fewer answering problems, instead more.
This unit is worthless as a changer for CD's. It can only shuffle play songs on ONE cd. It will not shuffle play all songs on all CD's. It was returned.
Received the product in a reasonable amount of time but they didn't work. I ordered two of this item just in case one didn't work and neither one worked
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 bought this radio as a travel radio alarm clock. I have used it for two weeks. It does a very poor job of getting FM or AM stations when you are not in a large city. I was using it in small cities. Second, the antenna is very hard to use. You need real force to get it out of the radio, and it seems to be breaking. This is after two weeks of daily use. The plus side is that the radio is light. But if I had to make the purchase again I would definitely buy a radio that weighed about 16 ounces, and might do a better job away from major cities and had higher quality control.
One month later. Still haven't received the papers in the mail. They did send me a reply email to my inquiry this week asking for all of the information that they should have had in file already. Have they lost my purchase record? Hope not. They certainly did charge my credit card promptly...
Everything else seems to work ok. Had the same buggy stupid problems with HDMI cables like everyone else at first, but thanks to reviews and research I quickly fixed that problem.My major problem and I'm going to try and take it back to the big box retailer, is that it periodically freezes up when playing audio cds; it doesn't matter if they're retail or cdr or burned on a dvd-rw, for not reason, it freezes. I found if I hit "setup" menu button quickly two times it goes on playing.It's like it just pauses for no reason.Usually about 2 minutes into the first song, and then who knows how many times thereafter.I suspect a moisture/heat-cool problem but not too sure about that. It's too sensitive.Also, I think the laser is underpowered or something becuase if any CDRW or DVRDW has any scratches on it, it has a hard time handling them.My Philips DVP642 never had any of these problems and I wish I hadn't sold it.
I loved the sound and feel of the headphones. however after 1 day of use and possibly friction with some items the green wire covering started to fall off and the wires became exposed and stopped working almost instantaneously.
I purchased this product with the expectation that it would provide at least the level of operation stated it the description. Unfortunately, this is not the case. This device will either operate as a poor interface with the internet or will allow limited operation between connnected devices, but NOT BOTH. After spending many hours (6) with their Phillipines based support group, it has been determined that this is the way it works. I would suggest that anybody who purchases this device to do so at their own risk.
I bought this cam with the purpose of sending snapshots to me during a day for security reasons. It would nopt work. I changed the settings and modified it to try to trigger better but even if I walked in front of the cam it would not send an email. It would send me emails of "green screens" and an occasional actual picture of what I was pointing it at but never did it actually catch motion as far as I am was able to see. After I was having these issues I started looking around at reviews and anyone whom bought this wrote a horrible review. I should have read the reviews before I bought it. I have sent the cam back to Amazon. This camera does not work as advertised at all. Stay away from this camera if you want to do snapshots sent to your email.
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 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.
I bought this to replace a Linksys router/firewall/switch that I have used for about 9 months - a device which worked great. However, this unit has been unusable. I have spent several futile hours trying to get the wireless working with my Wife's Compaq Wireless card.I am a Network Engineer and have setup 802.11b wireless equipment before. This unit simply does not work as advertised. Of course, Linksys tech support blamed the problem on the Compaq card.It also locks up for no apparent reason. I will be returning it. What a shame. If it did what is was supposed to do, it would a great product.
I bought this from BestBuy and it was a piece of junk. I know it gets great reviews here, but the picture looked blurry and had a smeared look. Like someone put vaseline on the camera lens then filmed the movie. It was so poor.My friend has last years samsung 720p model, in the same community and same cable system as myself, and his picture looked 100% better than this set. BestBuy then tells me to try another set, that this model might be a lemon, so I do that. Big mistake. The second sets picture was blurry, pixely, and had that noisy smeared look as well. My cable company checked the digital HD signal and said it was fine.I also used high quality HDMI cables and did everything to tweak the picture to no avail. I recorded the HD version of "King Of Queens" on my HD digital cable box, showed my buddies, and they were like, "That's high def?". It looked like a noisy mess as well. Back this set went.I then bought the Toshiba 62HM196, a 62"(bigger screen, AND ALOT BETTER picture)1080 DLP, and the difference is like night and day. The processor is MUCH better and even SD television looks pretty good.DVD movies are played with the Oppo DV-981HD DVD player, and the quality is amazing. I only wish I bought the Toshiba sooner. Consumer Reports rated it Excellent in HD and SD.I agree with them 100%. Get the Toshiba.
I had wanted to like this book very much, and expected that a former ambassador to the Vatican would have some interesting insights, but I was greatly disappointed. The work is very ill informed. Camerlengo is misspelled throughout. The writer stresses that a layman cannot be elected pope, which is incorrect. Cardinals don't know what to do if a non-bishop is elected pope, but this is clearly provided for in the rules they are all very familiar with. Top churchmen set aside liturgical and other requirements without any particular reason. The pope is greeted at the airport by an African cardinal who dresses in loincloth and tribal gear because this sort of common touch is supposed to be worth 100,000 converts. A man who was trained and served as priest does not know the difference between an encyclical and a rescript, or between a priestly and an episcopal ordination. The pope sets aside other Vatican business to work strenuously for days with a number of cardinals to prepare for a public audience and Christmas homily that each consists of a few folksy remarks, but then tries off the cuff to solve the major problems of the church and the world. Despite his pastoral experience, he tells a gay man looking for some compassion that perhaps AIDS is God's punishment on homosexuals. All these sorts of things are more implausible than that a widowed laicized priest with children could be elected pope. Flynn uses the book to lambaste the State Department professionals who presumably gave him a difficult time as a political appointee, but there is a parallel theme here also that the common man off the street off the top of his head can address the world's problems better than the Vatican if he just acts like the common man with common sense and decency. The weakness of that plot is matched here by the weakness of the writing as well. What a shame.
I ruined several 1950's 3x3 film negatives that I wanted to clean prior to sending them out to be scanned and printed. Unfortunately several negatives had difficult-to-remove stains; it seemed that using a little too much on a clean cloth left rub marks that couldn't be removed. It made the negatives worse than what they were. I ended up cleaning the rest of the negatives with warm water and a little mild soap which did a far superior cleaning job. Use this product with great care!
Almost feel like made for children's hands. I have reg sized women's hands and would get cramps after using these. Have another 2 button Logitech mouse ( w/out the cute zebra stripes) and love it so I thought I was safe in ordering these. Cannot keep. description should say they are minis. Roller is also very gravelly feeling & does not move smoothly. Returning the 2 I bought with a sad heart bc the zebra design is so darn cute. RATS!Back to my old boring mouse...
Instead of just griping about the Maxell ear buds' deplorable sound quality, permit me to recommend a superior alternative."Customers who viewed this" set of Maxell ear buds would be better off listening to music/podcasts by pressing a stethoscope (check this website for availability) against the outside of any mp3 player.In a side by side comparison:Appearance - Stethoscope winsComfort - Stethoscope againDesign - same as aboveROI/value - give it to the 'scopeAudio quality - STETHOSCOPE, BY A LANDSLIDEBonus suggestion: Have your small children use these awful Maxell ear buds just for listening to music you want them to hate.
I am unhappy with the level of service I received on this purchase. I needed this product, and the estimated delivery date was unsatisfactory, but i accepted the term. Then the delivery date came and went. The product itself is fine, but I will think twice before using amazon.com again. I will say however, the CSR at amazon customer service was relatively helpful.
I've had the Epson 1400 printer for about 2 years and was happy until last night when the paper feeder broke. Not sure whether I should chance buying another Epson now. I had an Epson 1280 for 8 years and it was great.
I was surprised after buying this system.The sound distorts at about half volume.Not impressed at all.I would not recomend this product
The center channel sound from this machine is plainly bad. And just try to get support!It's off the market by now, but don't bother spending the money.
The second I turned it on I noticed the fuzzy feedback noise coming from the speakers--and it's audible whether it's radio or CD or cassette. Even when nothing is playing that shhhhhh sound comes from the speakers. It's very cheapy looking and feeling. After 2 years the CD player broke. I'm quite leery of Sony now.
I buy a lot on Amazon. I review only the great disappointments. This purchase was one. It simply didn't work. I could ping the router for only a minute or two before the connection would die. If you cannot sustain a connection to the router, then you have no access to the network. Tech support is swamped. I called twice today and an operator was taking messages, promising that someone would return the calls. No-one call. So bad equipment, bad tech support. Plain bad. Avoid.
I was delighted when I first recieved this little toy in the mail; however, I am now severely disappointed.It has poor connectivity; at least, mine does. It takes several tries for me to connect, even when the device detects a strong signal. Then when I do finally connect, half the time the pages I wish to view will not load.It has excellent sound, which to me is its only redeeming quality. I use it now primarily as my MP3 player since I didn't have one until I bought this device . . .but I am seriously considering selling it on Ebay. For a little more, I could have gotten a Sidekick III.
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 could almost give this 3 stars, but not quite.I wanted a red lighted radio because it is not as bright as the green. I was also wanted Radio wake option. The problem I found with this radio is it is hard to get the tuner to stay on the station and the station. So I worried every night &quot;would the alarm hold the station and wake me or should I turn the annoying alarm sound on?&quot;The buttons cover all the features necessary for most needs, but I would have liked to have had a touch turn off button as apposed to a switch. It is hard to find and work when your just waking up.Good points are it was a good price, there is a backup battery availability, snooze, red lighted.
I have had a Tivo for about two months. I will do my best not let my frustrations make my review to harsh. I hated Tivo. The video quality was poor, and it seems like they spent more time on graphics than on the actual working product. I was never told about the $10 service fee, plus that stupid dancing TV never suggested anything relevant to my viewing habits. How does giving Star Trek 3 thumbs up tell Big Brother Tivo that I like Spanish Soap operas? IF A COMPANY IS GOING TO MONITOR WHAT I WATCH AT LEAST DO IT ACURATLEY. Unfortunately I am outside my return period and am stuck with it, and I am addicted to the features of a PVR. So i bought a Replay. Now that is a well thought out product. BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD TIVO!
What can I say. The QuickSeek button almost never finds a station, and returns me to the main menu. The controls are not intuitive at all; the device is slow to start up or respond; it is frustratingly difficult (in fact, as far as i can tell, impossible) to manually set the station, at least in my unit - i have to rely on trial and error with QuickSeek (which, itself, often fails to respond properly - the "progress bar" remains a motionless dot until it times out and does nothing).I could go on, but I think I've made my point. Kensington's other recent FM Transmitter is "highly recommended" with an A- review on ipod lounge, and is recommended by another reviewer here. I'm going to try to return my 33384 at the Apple Store tomorrow, and I sincerely hope they don't give me any trouble.As you can see from the other reviews, the product works beautifully for some people. From what I've gathered, my problems may only apply to the iPod Classic (I'm using the 160 GB model); which makes me wonder if there's a firmware update available for the Kensington unit (I guess installable via a 4-pin / 6-pin usb cable, which I don't actually have. And the latest Classic firmware update (1.0.2) seems to be causing more problems than it fixes (perpetual disk spinning -> battery drainage for many users).Play it safe. Go with either the other Kensington product, or something else. "QuickSeek Technology", as mentioned by another reviewer, is, indeed, a gimmick. Having used various other FM Transmitters with manual controls in the past (which were all stolen from me. I hate West Philly), I can tell you that it's really not too much of a hassle to find and set a reliable frequency or two yourself.But it does manage to charge my iPod. At least they got that part right.(and, in fairness, when the product DOES work, it sounds great; but I've spent more trips trying to get the damn thing to work while not killing pedestrians than I have actually spent listening to my music).Yeah. For $90, I'm pretty livid.
I got this battery/inverter to use it in combination with a solar panel, as a power source in places with no grid available.At first it worked fine, charging from the 12W solar panel in a few hours, supplying my 40W laptop with power for about 1 hour and a bit (it never managed the promised 2 hours) and charging my other electronics.Everything would have been fine.But after some 2-3 weeks of continuous use (charged, say, once a day) the lithium battery started dying. It took less and less time for it to charge, and it kept charge for increasingly shorter periods. My laptop could run on it only 40 minutes at a time, then only 20 minutes and so one.As other reviewers pointed out: this is an obsolete technology. The manufacturing date of my device was 2006 as well (got it last year).The idea behind it is very good. An inverter with a sufficiently large battery allows using any device with a reasonable consumption in remote areas.But I would stay away from this particular model.
I (foolishly) purchased this filter to place upon a Tokina 12 - 24 mm Nikon lens, exactly the same as Gatorvalenz, because I was too carried away with the 'buy me too....' approach engendered (and desired) by Amazon. That's fine, my mistake. It cost an additional USD 30 to buy a filter that would work effectively with the Tokina lens. As a side note (almost...) this filter comes with the WORST packaging I have ever seen. Fine if you buy from the store, but not so great (for me...) when the filter traverses 10 time zones via Fedex/UPS/Other Carrier of Your Choice. Luckily (and this was probably pure luck...) the filter was OK - but useless for the intended use!
Well, I seem to be not alone regarding this product. We don't use ours all that much either and a year ago to this date we sent it in for the grinding noises and the CDs getting stuck, etc. After less than a year it has now done the same thing. I have sent them an e-mail stating how disappointed I am in the product but as of this date I have not heard back. As far as the actual main unit, it works fine and I love it and the sound quality is awesome! Too bad I can't say the same for the changer.
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.
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 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.
Based on the two other sterling reviews and the recommendation of a local camera store, I purchased the Evoca 140S in August. I hesitated because after reading reviews for other Samsung models, I read two very different viewpoints...the camera was fantastic, or the camera was a piece of junk.After having the camera for less than two months, the red eye reduction and the back light feature stopped working today. When the camera worked the pictures were fairly good. However, I've now spent over $... (with shipping) for a camera that is already defective. I wish I'd purchased it from a local store, because at least (with many stores) I could return it. I will now have to deal directly with Samsung, reputed to have horrible customer service.I hope anybody considering buying a Samsung camera will listen to my experience, as well as that of other Samsung purchasers (Amazon reviews....other models.) I had a Samsung vcr break within the first year, and between that and the other negative reviews I thought "no way will I buy a Samsung"...but then the praise for this model (and the lack of negative reviews) changed my mind....I consider that my $... mistake.P.S. the motor is very loud when loading, advancing or rewinding. This would be a problem if you needed to take pictures in a quiet situation.Update: 6/03: after getting the camera fixed at our expense (Samsung Customer service never responded or helped), it has worked fine but I would like to point out one other drawback. In automatic mode, the flash takes a full 10 seconds to recharge. 10 seconds feels like forever when a posed group is waiting for you to take a second picture, or if you're in a situation where the action doesn't wait for you (indoors graduation last week)....even with 800 speed film I had to wait 10 seconds...I'm sure that somebody proficient in cameras would know a way around this, but for the average person who wants a "point and shoot" camera with zoom capacity, it's a huge drawback. For this reason alone, if I could do it over I'd buy a different camera.
Terrible humidifier. I didn't think it would be such a problem to find a basic cool mist humidifier that worked without having to maintain it every day. The filter is a huge pain. Very poor design. Even when the machine was turned on high, no mist was visible.
This purchase was a big disappointment. I purchased it based on the good reviews it got ignoring the complaints on this product in the hope that I'll get a good unit. But it was not to be.I tried this unit on both our cars and came back with a negative experience on both counts. I did also try it on my home stereo with only slightly better results sound wise but it shut down after barely 2 min (using fully charged AA Cells)PROS:1. Included collapsible stereo cable.CONS:1. Size: Huge - This unit is unnecessarily large for its purpose & available features2. Sound Quality: Very Very Poor - I had to have my MP3 player on full volume to be able to reproduce sound on my car stereo. The reproduction was poor and even my highest quality MP3 file did not playback clearly.3. Static: After setting to a frequency, the unit will play briefly w/o static. Static is experienced continuously thereafter and worsened after driving around a bit.4. FM Bands: You cannot set the device to a specific frequency but must use one of the many presets. This seems to interfere to local radio stations on/around the same frequency. Almost all the frequencies bordered around a local FM station in my area, a BIG negative if you want to listen to that channel.I tried every available frequency on this device with the same negative result. Cannot recommend that you buy this device! There appears to be a dearth of good FM transmitters. I experienced static even on my GPS device but fortunately the sound quality is a million times better and the static intermittent.I should commend the AMAZON returns procedure however. The process was easy, timely and devoid of frustration. A definite plus when making purchases online.
I have a coolpix L1, and it BARELY fits in this case. I don't know who wrote that this case fit all these cameras-but they must have been on some really good drugs at the time.Not all cameras are the same size. I use this because I HAVE to protect the camera somehow, but it was a real waste of $$$Come on Nikon=get on the ball and design a carrying case for EACH camera-is it really that hard????
I should have listen to the other reviewers. On the lowest level it too loud. It's low quality china product. Obviously the price reflect that.
Unless the perk tube well is constantly cleaned the water will not perk to the top. It is not easy to clean the well. We did learn that the the pot can be cleaned using dish washer detergent.
Like Rich Lo, I bought my first Motorola HDT101 from Circuit City, took it home, plugged it in....and nothing, completely dead. I should have simply gotten a $300 refund and bought a different HD receiver, but instead I foolishly accepted another new unit in exchange. The second HD101 functioned beautifully, for a while, but occasionally would "lock up" showing only 0000 on the screen until it was unplugged, allowed to cool, and restarted. This went on for several months until it finally died completely.So now I am stuck with an admittedly defective product that Motorola will not repair or replace, and since Circuit City has gone out of business, I can't even demand a refund from them. LESSON 1: Read the Amazon reviews before buying, it can save you a lot of money and frustration. LESSON 2: Avoid Motorola products.
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.
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.
Weak radio attenna, and relatively incompatible with the newest IPOD Nano's.Did not expect these problems, & would discourage any new buyers based upon ownexperience.
I bought a 250gb LaCie d2, not through Amazon, but through another retailer. I spent several months ripping my music collection. Now after less than 1 year of ownship, it refuses to mount on my Mac. 3 interfaces are not much use, when none of them work.I'm stuck with an expensive hunk of metal and no way to get at my digital music.I've looked around the web and it turns out this is a fairly common problem with this brand. There has got to be a more reliable hard drive out there, keep looking.UPDATE: To be fair I should post an update that I sent the drive back to LaCie (at my expense), they fixed it and sent it back to me (at their expense). It has been trouble-free for 3 months now. When it's working, it's a 5-star product.
Be careful when buying toner cartridges on Amazon. Mine came from a different vendor, but they ARE NOT NEW OEM as advertised. Mine were reloads that were not properly done, leaked toner, put streaks on the page and loaded the inside of my printer with toner that still contaminates my pages even after new cartridge from manufacturer (Dell 1700).BE CAREFUL!!
Doesn't work so good (lots of static) and the cord where you plug in the Mp3 player broke and i had to fix it with electrical tape.
Like many other people here, my lock jammed. Luckily, I didn't pay for it, my company did. Worked for about 6 months and then just stopped working. I don't think it "magically" reset its own combination. Mechanical locks don't do that. More likely the rotating mechanism that allows the lock to unlock got jammed. My IT guy had to saw it off. Did some damage to the cosmetics of my company laptop.Simply put: Don't use this product.Great while it worked. Imagine getting it jammed at a coffee house rather then your office or home. Yikes.
What are we supposed to do with a fleet of of walkie talkies that don't come with chargers???
I have always loved Bose products, and the quality of sound from this product didn't disappoint me at all. However, I have very high expectations from Bose that this product didn't live up to. It's my understanding that most sound docs will charge the iPod while it's connected, but this one does not. Perhaps it is defective, or perhaps it's a low end product... perhaps my expectations were just unrealistic. I can't be entirely sure.
now, 1 month after an order confirmation, the product has still not arrived.
Board is to sensitive, needs to be more rugged to handle everyday use.
I shopped around a bit and found a pretty good price on this monitor (or so I thought), then checked to see what people thought of it online. There wasn't much, but the few people that mentioned it seemed relatively pleased, if not a bit blase, after all, it's just a monitor - it should pretty much just work...Perhaps I got an odd defective unit - compgeeks seems to specialise in selling defective stuff these days, so that's not unlikely, but still I expected it to at least function relatively properly. The specs claim that it can do 1280x1024 at 60 - 75Hz at 24-bit (16.7 million colors), which it can - sort of. No matter what combination I've tried - different colour depths, lowering the refresh rate, reducing the resolution, even downloading the (Non-microsoft certified) drivers from acer (and Nvidia for my GeForce Ti440 just in case), the picture ALWAYS auto adjusts one and a half to 3 inches to the right, off the side of the screen. Frustratingly, for the fraction of a second that it says it's auto-adusting, the picture appears to be fine. With 5 or 10 minutes of fiddling with settings it can be made to display properly, but whenever powersaving is engaged and the screen goes dark, once it's brought up again it 'auto adjusts' itself back to uselessness. The built in controls offer no apparent function for saving settings or disabling this hideous auto adjustment stupidity either.So overall, I say if you are narrowing your search for a decent large monitor and there are other options, go with those other options. I sure will in the future.Anybody wanna buy a very slightly used Acer AL1914?
I purchased a GE29875GE2 Digital answering message system machine from amazon.com vendor (paid for a new unit) reveived it and it had someone's announcment on it and even had an old message that someone left on it; for sure it was a used item; sold as new one; sent e-mail regarding this purchase and never got a reply. I feel like I have been ripped off.
I bought this particular DVD player at Best Buy, and while it does what it's supposed to do, which is play DVDs, its build quality is mediocre at best. With a 4 year warranty in hand, I've had to replace my unit 4 times now. Problems include - no audio from speakers, black and white picture instead of color on the screen, and recently, the lid just won't close. If you want a cheap DVD player, you probably cannot do better than this. I highly recommend getting an extended warranty though. It'll definitely pay for itself in the long run.
I didn't get the results that I expected that why I am returing.
Aside from terrible sound quality, the thing doesn't even work half the time I plug it into my iPod. I live in the KC metro area and was able to find a couple of clear channels, but it didn't make any difference. Like someone else said, it works alright when you hold it right up to your radio dials, but if you set it down somewhere so you can drive, it's terrible again. And $40?! Big waste of money.Update: I plugged my iPod into a potato and got the same quality reception. It's kind of hard to match stations, but hey, it's a POTATO!
I ordered the Next Generation remote extender beacuse of the generally good reviews. My experience withthe product didn't match most of the purchasers.My Direct Tv remote normally uses 2 AA batteries. When one of the AA batteries is replaced withthe 2/3 AAA nicad supplied, the battery life was reduced to less than two days. In fact the nicad in useexpired before the spare battery was recharged. I went through 3 recharging cycles without anyimprovement in life span.I suspect that if your remote uses 4 batteries, the battery life will be extended to acceptablelevels, then too the Direct TV remote might be more demanding on the battery.At least one of the reviews that gave a low rating to the product mentioned low battery life.(The Next Generation was tried in two DirectTV remotes with same results).hilcntry
I've had mine for about a year and other than capacity it has little going for it. Calling it a control/command structure is much too complimentary a description of its use of 'logic'. It is clunky and annoying to use from both the unit and the remote. PC keyboard input of disc information is frustrating and the machine dumps the entry if you remove a disc. The 'logic' feels like it was developed 15 years ago.Update almost 4 years later: This one continues to function fine mechanically and has never damaged a disc. It will occasionally lose the title of a disc. The control electronics are gruesomely primitive and an Excel spreadsheet of your collection is well worth the effort. If you google 'sony onion' you will find a piece that was probably written by someone who owned one of these - Warning - Language not safe for children but then neither is mine when I'm having to deal with this device.
Just received it from UPS and found out it does not have CATV input. The spec does not say I have to connect my cable to VCR and then connect to the TV. Plus I don't use VCR and my DVD player does not take cable either. I want to return this one.
Poor reliability. The wires broke three times at the same spot - where it enters the plug. Each time I sent it back, customer support sent me a new pair. Great customer support for a poorly-designed product. The filter nonsense quickly got old. First one filter got clogged, then the other. When I ran out of the extra filters provided, I finally pulled out the filters entirely. That actually worked fine so you have to wonder what the point of the design of the filters are.
I've had the Slingbox Pro about 6 weeks now. As has been noted, you have to shell out more money for the wireless bridge. Unacceptable. Over the past 6 weeks, I've had to contact tech support 6 times. Basically everytime I'm not home (and not on my home network) my laptop can't connect to the Box. Every week I go back home and have to re-set the entire system and reconfigure the software. Next week the problem reoccurs. So it appears that the only time it works is when I'm in front of my cablebox and TV!! Hey, great! Guess what? I'm not home right now, and of course I can't connect yet again. Do not waste your money. This thing is going up on EBay shortly.UPDATE MAY '09: I just read that Sling will be offering an iPhone App for this. They're going to charge $30.00! For software that never worked for my laptop?? $30??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I bought the XE90fx when it first came on the market (through Amazon because it was not available in retail stores yet). It was the only machine that did everything I wanted for a reasonable price. I am now on my fourth machine. No, I have not bought more machines, rather Xerox has replaced the first three. On the first machine, the clip on the paper tray broke (it is rather flimsy). Xerox replaced that machine with a refurbished machine which did not feed straight. The third machine (also a refurbished machine) did not feed at all - right out of the box. Since we'd had so many problems they sent us another new machine. This one has developed spotting in the printing. None of them have been able to print on my letterhead (the ink smudges). I love the variety of functions, and wish it actually performed. Unfortunately, it is not nearly sturdy enough. Xerox has been good about replacing the machines, but after awhile enough is enough.
I shopped quite a bit for sports headphones and thought these would work the best. The sound quality was fine and they were obviously well made. However the neckband style and the shape of the earphones was too much pressure on my ears. I tried to get use to them several times but in the end had to return them.
In Brief:If you really can not live with out AM but are a digital person then this is the only choice. It is useful only for nerds like me and sports fans, I love talk radio and BBC & etc, because I live in New York I don't need XM or Serius, just AM/FM. So this is great for that, but the interface is so bad, that unless your desire to have AM out ways all else don't buy this. Most players play at least 3 formats (mp3, wmv, aac), some as many as 7 (Samsung) this plays only MP3. This is a good device if looked at as a radio that plays MP3s' but ranks as the worst if looked at as an MP3 player. If you do get this the first thing you must do is download the new firmware (1.5) otherwise it will crash constantly)Pros: Only AM radio with MP3 capabilities in the world, built in speaker, uses standard memory cards (up to 1 Gig), High bit rate Recording (32-256), FM can be used W/O headphones with a removable antenna (they supply), Has built in internal memory, Works on Macintosh, Nice(ish) Look, Radio recording timer, 15 hour battery life.Cons: The worst interface in the world, in radio mode the up is down and vice versa, menu features are limited, bad menu system, hard to navigate, transitions between modes is not slick (does not remember not only what song you were listening to, but what menu, every time you change modes it forgets what it was doing when you get back, even momentarily), reverts to factory preset volume when turned on. Only uses standard memory cards (up to 1 Gig), only plays mp3, Its built in internal memory is only 128 in stores, with 256 models only available from them.
I bought this product without reading the other reviews -- big mistake. The setup wasn't too bad once I found out that I had to configure my modem to be compatible, which couldn't be done without a password that was a deep dark secret. Finally got that from my ISP and things seemed to be going well. But my enthusiasm was shortlived. I lose my connection about every two hours. Linksys's so-called tech support was no help whatsoever. My ISP did walk me through the procedure to get it up and running again, but who wants to do that over and over. I have ordered a combination modem/router from my ISP (they have excellent support) and plan to throw the Linksys router off the nearest high building.
Perhaps the built in phone adapter works fine, but as a router it is a remarkably bad product. The router kept resetting itself (both the wireless and the ethernet) every few minutes, and seems that when it came back online it didnt use the security settings for the wireless account and so other people were able to access my wireless network. I currently use a Belkin product with the phone adapter provided by AT&T and thinks work just fine. Avoid at all costs, expecially given that Linksys does not maintain any firmware for this product.
I have not recieved this item!!How do you contact Amazon for something like this? Where is the phone number?
I bought 2 of these. At least one or more of the connectors in the wall plate did not connect properly with my HDMI cable. So I got intermittent failures. I tried replacing everything, but the wall plate. assuming it was something else. Very costly mistake. Turns out it was the plate. And cannot return for replacement. No warranty, apparently.
I bought this drive with the advice from my father who has bought several LaCie's for his company. He's always had good luck with them.The first thing that I noticed when I opened the box was that there was a gap between the case and the faceplate. I called LaCie customer service and they sent me instructions on how to open the case and also noted my serial number so that I wouldn't void my warranty. The problem was that there were 2 screws that hold the faceplate onto the internal chassis who were not even tighted (as if they started the screws and didn't tighten them).By the way... the actual HD inside the case is a Maxtor. If I had know that prior to purchase, I would not have bought the LaCie.I fixed the problem with the case and turned it on.. only to be hit with a high pitched winning sound coming from the HD. This noise will drive me crazy and is not "Ultra Quiet" as noted in the description. I'm sending it back to Amazon for a refund.
This Sony NPFF71 battery is giving very low backup time. I am getting only 45 minutes of video recording time on my DCR PC108E Handycam. This is a 1560mAh battery. It should give 3 to 4 hours of video recording time.
pros: lightweight, small, almost unnoticeablecons: you'd better not drop it! Not sturdy at all. USB only recharge :-(
Sure, this thing is definitely more cost-effective than an iPod. But with a low price, comes lower quality. Our special friends at Creative gave this thing good sound quality, great features, long battery life, and an unbeatable price. The catch is it's built like a piece of crap. It lasted about 1 1/2 weeks. I didn't abuse it, I charged it every day, but the headphone jack just sort of fizzled out. I tried re-setting it, I tried just about every pair of headphones in my house (10 pairs), and nothing worked. So I contacted customer service at Creative, but they said, &quot;If the product seems broken, we cannot help,&quot; or something to that effect. Wow. Don't get me wrong, the thing was like heaven for about a week. If you want a quality mp3 player, splurge on an ipod. If you really need to save, buy this thing on Amazon, they eventually gave me a full refund. I bought myself an RCA mp3-cd player, and I'm happy with that until a cheap, worthwhile mp3 player coomes out.
Hello everyone! This sub-woofer may be a great application if you are not serious about sound. yes it is a lower priced sub. although it is a 2400 watt speaker i managed to smoke it in 3 days with light to moderate usage the speaker popped and cracked quite often no slamming to max volume just enough time to break in and tune then smoke! I am utilizing a jl 500/1 class D amp NOT peaked out. just for good sound and feel. I WOULD NOT PURCHASE THIS SUB!!!!!!! This is my firs PYLE sub and its just that, a pile!! Thanks D
The retractable mechanism broke irreparably the 3rd time I used it...just snapped and flew into pieces. It's a nice idea. The cord still works. But, the spring-loaded retractable feature is junk.
This mouse is not very good. I was looking for an optical mouse without a whole bunch of buttons, like this one. I got it and was happy with how precise and smooth it is. But it's extremely cheap feeling. It's super light. The buttons feel like they will break after a bit of use, the wheel is so loose it sometimes moves on its own. Microsoft tried to save some money by making this mouse for both righties and lefties. The comfort level is nowhere near that of the old Intellimouse. In my opinion, the Intellimouse is a better mouse, although it requires cleaning the ball out once in a while.
This camera was excellent when in was introduced IN 2004!!! (I still own a working DSC-W1, which has essentially the same sensor and electronics) But we are now in 2012 and compact camera technology has evolved considerably. This camera should be sold now for no more than $75, not $399. I am not even sure that Sony has still spare parts for 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.
Yup it was all good till it started playing lp fast?not impressed!! This is the second time it done this too.
I brought this because the price was pretty cheap and thought it might work okay. The results was bad.. Most of the channels either had way too much static that it didn't work at all. Out of all the channels, perhaps 1 or 2 works half the time. Sometimes it is okay without any static, othertimes there is static and it just drives me nuts. Finally I decided to just listen to a lot of cds instead of using my ipod... I wish there was another way of listening to my ipod without going through a FM transmitter because most reviews I read seem to say bad things about them.
I have a lot of respect for D-Link products, but this particular one (model DSB-P36) can throw you a curve. There are two possible chips inside the connector, and two different drivers. One works with XP and one doesn't. If you look at the support site... they have a table that shows you the differences and how to tell if you have the right one. Read it before buying, or you may wind up returning it.
I was skeptical about this low price item, but went ahead and purchased it after reading all of the good reviews... However, I should have trusted my gut instinct. The wall charger didn't work at all. The cord retractor didn't work. Haven't tried the car charger yet, but will be surprised if it works. Save your money!
I read all the reviews before I purchased this and should have gone with my gut. I bought this and loved it for the first week or so. It worked well from everywhere in my home. Then after a few prints. It stopped working. I uninstalled it and completely started from scratch, but it still didn't work. The PC adapter no longer recognizes the printer as online. And the upgrade doesn't recognize the printer itself. Aweful. I bought the HP wireless printer. Usually HP is a great brand but this falls short, very short.
I bought this off the home shopping network for $120 and it included multiple software titles as well. I needed a simple all-in-one, and I hoped this would do the trick. This printer is horrible. It's bulky, loud, and slow. There are 2 ink tanks. One black and one color. The color tank only has 3 colors, so photos look decent at best. If you want a photo printer look elsewhere for something with 5 or 6 colors. I don't use the printer much. Yet, the printer has frequently told me to replace the ink cartridges which are not cheap. It'll say either cartridge not recognized, or ink low, even when there's plenty of ink left. The fax machine will only fax a few sheets at once. Any more, and it will grab multiple sheets at once and jam. The pickup is also useless. You have to hand feed it half the time so it will work. There is no paper tray. This leads to the single most frustrating thing about this printer. The paper pickup on this printer is useless! Trying to print photos, I would load the paper, only to have it tell me the paper tray was empty. I would add more paper, and it would grab 2 sheets at once! Or it would jam. Finally, I got so frustrated, I literally smashed the printer. Surprisingly, the printer still works, but the fax is dead, and I broke the glass so the copier and scanner are dead too. It was worth it. I will enjoy taking it out back and finishing it off. I give it 2 stars only because if all you need is a copier, and a black and white paper printer, it works fine. For anything else, especially if you have a temper, look elsewhere.
The protector does not apply smoothly and leaves tiny bubbles. I acheived a better result using seran wrap.
I own this player and have nothing but problems from samsung. Each week a new movie comes out this player has problmes with it and wont play. Your stuck waiting for a firmware update that takes WEEKS to get. Today is 12/6/2007 and I cannot play Pirates - At worlds end which just came out. Even worse... I am still waiting for a firmware update so I can play Die Hard 4 which came out on 11/20. 3 weeks and still nothing. Toshiba, sony, and panasonic all work with these new movies. I wouldn't buy anything from Samsung.
Why Nikon created this frustrating cover confuses me. It has fallen off my camera lens numerous times while on garden tours and such and I had to back track myself and search. Finally I lost it at a zoo. After reading from various blogs that this is a universal problem and learned that a replacement is a little pricey when you know that it doesn't do the job. So what I did was create a soft leather cover for my lens with a strap that attachs it to camera strap with velco. It works great! I just pull it off, let it hang, and shoot. Then I slide it over the lens body when I am not shooting. It protects my entire lens and is very reliable. If you are interesting in purchasing a custom made lens cover for your lens contact me at: patriciagaydos@gmail.com. I will need to know the len size. The cost is $8.00 plus $2.00 for shipping and handling. Never lose your cover again!
I bought TEAC CD-X10i a few weeks back and noticed that the volume control on the remote and the base unit stops functioning after you have played a song on a CD that is more than 4 minutes long. Isn't that weird? Are you wondering that I have lost my mind? I took the unit back and got another one. Same problem. The volume control stops responding only if the song is longer than 4 minutes. After the volume stopped responding during CD playback, I switched to the tuner and there was no audio until I powered the unit off and turned it back on.Please try adjusting the volume after a single song has played for over 4 minutes and let me know I am not alone.This unit is going back to the store again.
I bought these for use in my vacations. It worked OK a few times, but one day it stop working.
Very unreliable camera, since we bought this camera last December, the camera has been sent back to Canon three times for problems. The basic issue was that it did not take pictures. Each time, Canon fixed and sent camera back. For the third time, we requested a replacement because we believed that the camera was a lemon. The camera was out of commission for 4+ months out of the 12 month warranty for repair and transit time.
I got this lens a little over a year ago and really liked it. At the time I was upgrading from an 18-55 so when I saw the capacity of the f/2 I fell in love with the lens. It works really well and I use it just as often as my 24-105 L lens on photo shoots. Unfortunately, the focusing ring began to stick after about 11 months and I was forced to send it in eventually, a very inconvenient process. I received it back and the focusing ring worked fine but a month later I had problems again when I was filming a wedding and put my hand on the lens to switch from MF to AF and realized the switch was gone. Somehow the switch and the plastic area surrounding it had fallen off in the middle of the reception. Luckily, I was able to find it on the floor and snap it right back on, only to have it pop off a few more times that night when I switched modes.Now I have to send it in again, and I'm incredibly dissatisfied with the lens. If I could switch to Nikon lenses without having to buy all new equipment, I probably would. When I pay hundreds of dollars for a piece of equipment, I expect it to work. Understand that I always take good care of my lenses and use a camera bag, am gentle, have never dropped it, etc. I'm giving this lens 2 stars because although the actual specs are good, Canon is not.
the worst product I've ever used. Most of them don't work at all, the ones that do , quit halfway through. don't waste your money. After getting several stacks of bad Memorex I tried these.....never again.
This Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E FAILED during the first time I tried to download the AVCHD video files to my Windows computer. I lost some of the priceless wedding videos on it and the card is not readable on any hardware or software that I've tried, including many data recovery programs, Windows and Linux operating systems on 3 different computers, SDHC cameras, and SDHC memory card readers.I don't think I will be persuaded into buying another Transcend video card, and will likely avoid other Transcend products, after this experience.For my replacement video card, I am going with a Kingston 16 GB SDHC Class 4 Video Flash Memory Card SDV/16GB (Blue) sold and shipped by Amazon, as well, which is said to have been made specifically for digital video files and is backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support. I hope to get a reliable card in Kingston, whose RAM memory chips I've used in the past with great success.Amazon has been great in refunding my purchase and even allowing me to keep the failed card in hopes of one day hiring expensive data recovery services to recover my lost wedding videos, (though avoiding the unpleasant process would have ultimately been better).The following is a thank you email that has been returned to me. I am posting it here as I have no other way to send it to the proper Amazon representative recipient."Dear Prashanth D.,Thank you so much for addressing these issues and so quickly! You have simultaneously exceeded my expectations and fulfilled my hopes of what can be fairly and reasonably done by Amazon to help me best remedy the situation. You have represented Amazon to its fullest capacity and have resolved all that a top tier retailer can in this regard with such efficiency. I would also like to thank you for showing me concern and respect as a customer and person, something which has not gone unnoticed and something that goes beyond the value of transacted goods. I hope that your actions and professionalism serve to elevate you and Amazon in multifold ways.Thank you, again!"
I purchased this unit to use on the road. I have been using a GPS system for about 4 years. I have one built in to my Jeep, have been renting from Hertz when traveling. While I do not consider myself a GPS expert, I have enough experience in using one to understand the operation. Due to the expense of renting when traveling, I decided I would purchase a unit to save the rental fee everytime.I hope that the unit I purchased, new in the box, was defective and not the norm for TomTom. I took it on the road. I tried to route 7 different locations over a period of several days. It failed miserably.- I got off the plane and turned it on. It never found my location, despite laying on the dashboard for over an hour.- I went online for tech support, found suggestion to reset.- I reset it, did not make a difference, still took a long time to find location (20 - 30 mins) if it did find it. I was with someone walking around down who had a Garmin Nuvi, it always knew were we located, the TomTom never found the location, even when searching for over 2 hours.- Over the 7 attempts I tried, it worked one time.When working, it does a good job of recalulating route, announcing turns. When I returned it, the sales person asked me if I want to exchange it, I chose not to. Did not want that frustration again. So as I said, I hope it was only defective, because if it is normal, it is terrible.Last but not least, their website is less then user friendly. I was told by tech support to just look on the web. Links given were non-working.I returned the unit after and purchased a Garmin Nuvi 360.Hope this helps.
How can you mess up a simple shoe adapter? I concur with the opinion of other reviewers that you may not get what you thought you were getting--at least from one vendor (Adorama). The unit is supposed to work by pinching the outside of the hot shoe. Enough pressure to hold a heavier object is likely to bend the hot shoe. I would have thought that there would be a piece to actually slide into the shoe--much better mechanically--but no such luck with this piece of junk. Perhaps it might work on some cameras, but that list doesn't include Canon.Perhaps it's a good idea never to buy something like this sight-unseen. I sure won't.
Purchased this device Dec 2003. This device was easy to set up however consistently after 30 minutes it will drop all connections. It requires that you power the device down, then power it back up every 30 minutes for it to work. During that 30 minutes it works just great never drops connections, great connectivity.I have gone through multiple iterations with Linksys support. They were all focusing on reducing the speed at which the connection worked on. To no avail.Tech support is useless. They are aware that this is a problem in a huge portion of the items that they ship, but have no solution to it.I have a standard Linksys cable router as well and it has worked flawlessly for 3 years. I am very dissapointed in this product.When I search on the web for other people with this problem it looks like there are thousands in the same boat.
I just bought this adapter and got the latest drivers (2.1). It just cant hold a connection no matter how close to the AP. It disconnects every 2-3mins which is extremely annoying trying to transfer files etc.Don't Buy this unless you don't mind periodic disconnections.PS I tried XP SP2 and SP1, don't believe the crap they spin on the website about it being a problem with SP2!
I bought two of these. The idea is exactly what I was looking for -- a reasonable size keyboard with a built-in trackpad.I'm very positive about the layout, except for a row of extra, unlabeled keys under the CTRL, Win, ALT that seem to have no purpose.Both keyboards worked fine for a while, although, personally, I didn't care for the feel and position of the mouse buttons. Then, each of them, without any predictability would start going crazy, as if someone were typing like mad on the keyboard. The only way to get it to stop was to unplug they keyboard, wait, and plug it back in. I called Adesso. They suggested installing drivers (why? I tried to argue, it's clearly a design flaw since both have the same problem). I installed the drivers. It made no difference. Every now and then, sometimes within 20 minutes, sometimes within days, one or the other of the keyboards would go crazy. Adesso suggested getting a PS2-to-USB adapter. I bought two, and, you guessed it same thing. I tried both of the keyboards on two additional systems with exactly the same result. But, by this point, the warranty had run out.Maybe they've fixed the design flaw, maybe not, so be prepared to return the keyboard.
I bought this clock radio several years ago for the purpose of having a CD player next to the bed to play audio books and as an alarm clock. For playing CDs it worked perfectly. However, this radio has never kept good time. It always runs fast, it adds a minute about every third day. Within a month it is around 10 minutes fast, thus completely unreliable. How can the most basic function for a clock/watch company not work correctly????Furthermore, the light given off by the display is so bright that I am forced to lay a cloth over it at night.I would definitely not recommend buying this product unless you do not mind reseting the clock once a month (not a big deal, but should not have to be done for a digital clock).
I bought this case because the reviews stated that it came with a white clip. This is what I wanted since the white clip I originally bought with my IPOD just broke after years of use. Now I have 2 clear plastic cases and no clip. Total waste of money for me.
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.
I bought two of these and neither worked properly with my new Mac Pro (2008).As with many, I have a ton of peripherals and some that I use on top of my desk. The in-desk hubs look good installed, and are a great idea. I hoped that they would replace the clunky hubs with wires draped over the edge.I drilled the holes into my desk, installed the two hubs, and rewired all the peripherals to take advantage of the new hubs. I had one hooked-up to my PC, one to the Mac. It was after everything was together that I discovered things weren't working right. The only USB devices that worked, were those going through one of the new hubs--the other devices through the other two hubs I had hooked-up didn't work. I then troubleshooted until I found that the Belkin in-desk hub was the cause of the problems. I tried both new in-desk hubs, and both behaved the same. Essentially, if the hub was plugged in, it confused the entire USB system on the computer. It didn't matter if the power was plugged into the hub or not or if there was a device plugged into the hub or not... I also tried different cables between the hub and the computer, and it didn't change anything.Furthermore, right on the package it says it says a USB 2.0 cable is included. Both that I received had just a USB 1.1 cable included. AND... in the instruction manual, it states that there's a green LED that shows when it is operational and that the light is off when it's not. Instead, the LED is red, which may lead one to believe it's "not operational" rather than simply being misprinted or wrongly built. (And no, it's not a dual-color LED).So, the bottom line: plus 1 star for the good idea and the possibility that it may work on my PC. (It wasn't working when I first tried, I haven't had time to fully test). Negative 4 stars for the fact that it doesn't work on the mac as advertised, that it resulted in two 3" empty holes in my desk, a useless $20 3" hole saw, a fair amount of time lost in troubleshooting, misleading documentation, 1.1 cable instead of advertised 2.0 cable, and shattered dreams of a clean desktop.
Radeon X1550 Agp 256MBProduct works sort of ... when running display resolution of 1680x1050 pixels the product randomly blanks the screen for a second or two. It is very annoying. The Mfg website includes reports of this behavior but there is no attempt to explain or provide fixes or work a rounds. I would not recommend this product.
I received this free with a PC purchase. The pictures it takes are so bad even my 8 year old daughter is embarassed to email them out. I'm currently trying to think of someone I dislike enough to give it to.
These headphones were very good, while they worked. After using it for about a month, the left speaker stopped working :(I expected better quality from Sony.
I've had this keyboard for about 2 years now. The first year of using this product was nice. Having an illuminated keyboard helps when programming or using the keyboard in a dimly lit room. Being able to change the color scheme is a nice bonus as well.During the first year of usage, I'd have given this keyboard 5 stars; however, after about a year, I noticed the "A", "M" and Shift keys start to get a bit worn. Another few months, and the "A" has almost completely rubbed off, and now I just have a circle where the A used to be. After two years, the paint on the other keys are starting to rub off, including the "C", "V", "D", "N", and "M" keys. This is absolutely unacceptable for a $100 keyboard. I'm not even a gamer. I've had cheap $5 keyboards, where the lettering has lasted longer than this.Mechanically, the keyboard continues to work fine; however, seeing the letters get rubbed off is an eyesore. For that reason, I have to subtract 3 stars.
In the past 10 years of using numerous types of computer software this one has to be the worst. Even after reading the entire manual and troubleshooting tips from the website, I have spent hours trying to do things that are very simple in other software - such as simply saving a map that you have put an hour or two into creating. It is a very complicated and frustrating process. I'm sure I will finally figure it out, but I'll have to take detailed notes to be able to do it again!
Works great. Absolutely worry-free operation with no cords to contend with. Satisfied customer
I bought this webcam from Staples this Thanksgiving. I have been felt very disappointed about this product. I am thinking to return it.1. The image of the webcam is too sharp, the contrast is too strong! I was like a ghost in the webcam when the light is not bright. Even in the daytime, if the light in the room is not bright, the image is still very dark. This device couldn't adjust itself well according to the brightness of the light.2. No built-in microphone. Maybe it is my fault since I assumed it should have. This feature is important to me since I don't want to always wear the headset.3. The base of it is not secure enough.
The keyboard was purchased as a gift. When opened it was defective. Because it is beyond the return date, they won't replace it. I can understand if it was a matter of not liking it but it doesn't work! Very disappointing.
This CD player at first looks to be a great deal with its sleek design and fair price, but it's not that at all. I have had mine for awhile now and at first it played just fine with a pretty good sound .Then as time progressed the anti-skip started to take its own time working and the first song would be over before it would even start. And then it started to skip a little (with the anti-skip on!)and finally it refused to play at all. Don't buy it, it's a rip off.
I can`t transfer datas between the Rolodex device and my personal PC (Windows XP Prof. I have installed the Desktop Manager sofware CD in my personal PC, and I can not to use both.However, The Rolodex Organizer doesn`t have several functions that I need: Directory Phone, Schedule, etc. Bad luck.March 08, 2007
I've had many digital cameras over the last 15 years, with various memory flash cards. This is the first time I've experienced a failure like this. It should not happen.First let me say that static electricity, temperature or mishandling were not an issue.I wanted to download some pictures I took, but some could not be downloaded because "they did not contain valid jpg data" (which they obviously did contain, because it was generated by a camera). I got off the pictures I could and then ran some simple diagnostic tests on the flash that I have on my pc. It appeared that at least one full erase line was bad. Things then got worse as I ran more tests and then the chip became totally unusable. Couldn't be formatted, nothing.In a flash writing is done in a fairly complicated manner. Where a block of data is actually located is independent of its logical block address and it can really be anywhere on the device. The device maintains a table that it keeps in the flash. Thus if this gets corrupted you are screwed.And you can go from mild problems to complete chip death very quickly. If you ever have problems with corrupt data on a flash get off what good data you can and throw the chip away. That glitch will eventually rotate in to a critical spot to haunt you.So, bottom line,, don't buy this brand. As the other readers comments show, there are a lot of better chips out there. Why take pictures if you can never get them again? Don't risk it.
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.
While the product claims it will not drain a car battery, it did exactly that. Amazon refused to take the product back.
This thing does what it is supposed to do - it charges your Creative Zen Vision. But it creates a horrible hum. Maybe it's just my crappy wiring job, but I didn't have this problem with the more expensive version that was stolen from my car.
Bought this item in 2007 and after 1 yr it stoped working. Would not play any DVD/CD. Kept giving an error msg saying loading. Contacted the manufacturer they would not honor the warranty. DO NOT BUY ANY SONY DVD PLAYER. TRASH
I set up the intercom in my home office and basement shop. It worked fine for only one use. When we attempted it the next day, it would not work. I reviewed the instructions and tried different locations, to no avail. It apparently was a complete waste of my money.
I bought this desktop in February, received and set it up March 2006. It has great features like being able to insert media devices on the FRONT of the PC, Lite-Scribe, etc., however, it crashed - either motherboard or hard drive - just five months after I bought it. HP was helpful and will fix it under the one-year warranty, but it should not have fritzed just five months after purchase!!!! I'm always very careful with my PC's, virus protection, firewall, turn off at night, etc., and hadn't even learned how to use many of the features before it crashed. Very disappointed. I hope it lasts more than another five months when I get it back. In any case, I won't buy another HP. Thank goodness for my trusty old Gateway which I kept after the "new and improved" PC came in, which is what I'll use until the HP is "fixed."
I read all the reviews online and comments in this area for this lens and I decided to give it a shot. It appears well built and connected quite securly to my t3i. I was having difficulty with a bit of front focusing on my first copy but I decided to give it a long trial period. Well I went out on a shoot and found that at key moments (when I wanted to focus on a ring) it would put other things in focus and not where I had actually locked focus on. I did the tests and found while it was front focusing a bit it wasn't nearly as bad as some peoples are. In fact i believe I have a photo of my test in there. Mine is the more accurate one where I say, "I guess I have a good copy" that was posted before I did my shoot and just using those tests.EDIT 5-9-12After the shoot I immediately asked Amazon for a replacement because it has to get better?! Just got done talking with amazon customer service and they are now sending me out a THIRD COPY.... the replacement #1 was even worse! now i see the huge issues people are talking about. Every Apeture was soft, way more blurry then my first copy (its a shame i let it go). Now i am waiting for replacement #2 to arrive tomorrow when i hope it will work better. after this STRIKE THREE they are out... full refund and just hope that the canon EF-28 F/1.8 goes to Prime sooner than laterEDIT 5-10-12Third strike... failed focus test by 20mm front focusing, while my Canon 85mm and 50mm both nailed it. Also, I am guessing this could be a former return as the rear lens cap says CANON!!!!!oh well i am returning this one as well and getting my money back. I really wanted to love this lens, it was the perfect range.
I was very excited when I received this camera. I liked it very much, and thought I was getting a lot of camera for the money. Sure enough, the pictures looked great, very true color, nice to handle, Black & White setting. It was a little heavy and uses those XD cards, but overall I really liked it. Then, within about three hours of owning it - after less then ten pictures - something had gone awry. The zoom lens was stuck, it wouldn't move and the "zoom error" message kept appearing. Then, the camera would shut off. That's when I referenced the manual and found out that it wasn't a fixable error. It had to be fixed by the manufacturer. I have since learned that there may be a fix for it, and quite frankly I wouldn't want to deal with the "zoom error" happening all the time anyway. I guess I know why I couldn't find a new one on-line, and why there were so many refurbished. I still really like Fuji cameras, but I wouldn't trust this model, especially a "recertified" one. I have since learned that I am not the only person who has found this out the hard way. Lucky, I was able to return mine for a refund.
I wouldn't use this product again. There was no paperwork sent indicating what the terms were or even if I actually had the policy in place.
APEX players DO sport some of the best FEATURES available; but some of the most inconsistant and questionable quality.The 5131 worked fine with 5" discs for 8 months. The problem with the unit is that unless you hard power it off, the spindle motor runs ALL THE TIME. The part they used doesn't hold up to that. This is a common problem in the forums, and there is no easy way to repair or replace it.The tray has slots for the 3" CDs; however, the tray jumps when it spins. Sometimes 5" CDs will jam or fall back inside, but always with the 3" CDs. I had a collector CD that was destroyed by the carousel (Scratched through the silver of the CD).As is common with most APEX players, this is of questionable quality. Some people have good luck. We didn't with this one or with a 1110W. Both failed in less than a year with only light to medium use, plenty of ventilation and no physical abuse.
Do not buy from this seller, I bought a mic. and never received, I sent an e-mail and they said he was waiting for UPS for an answer where was the mic, I've had to write to know my purchase! Do not waste your money because you do not receive your product. This mic is one of the best, buy in a store but not here on Amazon.
Same as previous reviewers. I have had these speakers for a couple of years and each time I plug them in, they make me cring. There is absolutely no bass response. Most computer speakers today sound better than these.
Length:: 0:42 MinsNot every cheap product from China is a piece of junk, but unfortunately this one is.I bought two of them for LCD TVs that I flush mounted on the wall. One failed after less than 2 months of use - the quality of the three wires inside the outside sheathing is extremely poor (and so is the outside sheathing). I took it apart after it failed and the wires inside are of such poor quality that if you bend them back and forth a few times or gently pull on them the sheathing just breaks apart - no wonder it stopped working! I don't what type of material they are made of but the are extremely brittle. Certainly one shouldn't be bending your cords back and forth like I do in the attached video, but I do it to show how brittle these wires are...no power cord wire should be able to be pulled apart by hand so easily!The only reason I gave it more than one star is it's cheap, and if you are very careful not to bend it very often it works. But if you plan to use it for something where you may need to move it every so often (i.e. if you need to move your TV to make connections every now and then) then don't plan on it lasting very long.
Palm should be ashamed to sell this cheap product. The film is hard to apply, darkens the screen and scratches up easily.For a premium brand they should have looked harder to find a better product to complement their PDAs instead of making a quick buck on a cheap product probably made in China.
The item I received was not a Hi8 and it didn't even have the correct cords to hook it up to my equipment. I returned it and purchased something from somewhere else.
I just bought this camera a week ago and it takes excellent pictures (not good for sports or action shots). The problem I have is the movie mode. It's great for being compact and taking short little clips. Unfortunately, it's only compatible with the software that Sony includes. I can't burn to DVD or create a memento CD with editing or music. Which is what the salesperson told me I could do.
They fit on my ears and they did not look too bad when they were in the box. Thats all the good I can say about this, these headphones are uncomfortable, sound horrible, have no bass at all, and the cord is very cheap, and flimsy. I know these are a 10 dollar pair of headphones, but I expected better from Sony. At least something that sounds like the cheap Apple Ear Buds, because these sound worse than those. Do yourself a favor and stay away from these.I bought these from my college bookstore.
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.
I bought this as a replacement for my lost trustySony SRF-M37W Walkman Digital Tuning Weather/FM/AM Stereo Radio (Black), thinking, "Hey, it's a Sony, should be good." Hah.First thing, the volume control thumbwheel popped off the back when I unclipped it from my waistband. I only luckily retrieved it, but lost it 3x more until the last instance it was lost forever--so no more volume control except with tweezers.Second, each button push generates a very loud BEEP in the 'phones that cannot be turned down or disabled. This is absolute murder when using noise-canceling headphones, which makes the BEEP even louder.Third, the unit has all these fussy mode switches and functions that are useless for just listening. Hard to remember how set the time and change presets. Reception is okay but susceptible to being overpowered by local stations.Thank goodness I found & bought a newSony SRF-M37W Walkman Digital Tuning Weather/FM/AM Stereo Radio (Black), and I'm back in my Happy Place again.
Product arrived and did not work. I tried all three fuses that came with it and it did not work. All settings and warning were properly followed.
This camera isn't such a good camera. I've only had it for 2 years and it's broken three times, the same problem each times. The camera has frozen on me many times, which causes me to have to take out the battery and put it back in. To me, it takes too long to turn on and the shutter lag is pretty long, which causes me to miss some shots I would have liked to get. The video isn't too great as well because if it's windy outside, it picks up the wind and it blocks out the sounds. As well with parties with loud music, it sounds VERY static-y and you cant hear anything. I've gone through that many times and I miss hearing things while watching video. The video is probably the worst on this camera.The camera does not do well in low-light settings, the pictures mostly come out very dark. Although it takes nice pictures outdoors. Also, when you would zoom in for a picture, the picture would become very blurry.On the plus side, this camera is a very easy to use and easy to take anywhere. What I liked was that if you accidentally deleted a picture you could get it back right after, and also the Favorites button. The pictures are OK, but not great. Although, I would not recommend this camera.I am actually buying a new camera next week, I am getting the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. I went to Best Buy and played around with it and I was very impressed, it's a wonderful camera that takes unbelieveable CLEAR, CRISP pictures. And it's also a more sturdy camera than the Kodak V803.So overall, to me, the Kodak V803 is not worth $200. You can get a way better camera for a way better price. Hope this helped ;)
I bought this item hoping to save space by using a combo that I could use one machine to copy the tape to DVD. But when I put in old tapes they looked terrible but when I used another DVD/VCR combo that I have had a few years the tapes looked much better. When I used this RCA to record from the TV either to a DVD or Video tape they looked very bad so now I had to hook-up my older Combo to the TV to record from the TV onto Video tape and if I want to record to DVD I have to use the older combo to play the tape in then I can use The RCA DRC8300 to record onto DVD. If I had to do it again I would never buy this item. I should of bought a panasonic. This Item is thee worst that I have ever bought never again.
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.
You need a CD burner, you have way more music on one CD than you can possibly manage, and you need to burn a new CD everytime you grab that awesome new tune. Sorry, I wouldn't pay this much for this thing... even though I love my mp3s. I have the RIO Pmp300, and even though the memory is small this is excessive and is cumbersome. Sorry, but buy something else.
Hello...I paid for this product on August 20. I was to receive the item between August 27th and Sept. 14th. Product never arrived. I emailed the vendor. The vendor indicated I should already have the product. I applied for a refund. Currently, Amazon may get the matter resolved by Oct. 2nd of this year.I finally got an email from the vendor telling me that they did not understand why they got a response for the sale of that printer server. They sold that item a year ago and the listing should have been removed from Amazon.If the vendor is truthful, then that means Amazon collected money for a product that was sold a year ago. And either Amazon or the vendor will be sitting on my money for about 6 or 7 weeks before I get my money refunded.
Worked pretty good for about a month, at which point the XM said the antenna was bad. Waste of money for me.
If I could give it NO stars I would. IT'S A RIP-OFF!!Those reviewers who found this product OK are only using it as a TV device, not for external video capture. Sure, it works adequately as a TV device (so the one star is probably justified after all) but it is emphatically NOT a video capture port as supplied. Pinnacle's own bundled software does NOT support video input (neither for live display nor for capture) via the temptingly-annotated Composite or S-Video ports. It only 'sees' inputs on the UHF (TV) antenna input. Pinnacle have been promising to include this functionality for over 6 months but, so far, NADA!! Of course, the only way you can get to see the deluge of negative feedback this generates is to purchase the product to gain access to the support forums. The public aren't allowed in...Here's kicker #1 - if you're prepared to spend the same money again Pinnacle will sell you their Studio 9 application which (I THINK) supports these external (non-TV) video inputs.Now for kicker #2 - alternatively you can buy (again for a comparable ADDITIONAL cost) a third-party app called ShowShifter which has absolutely no problem seeing, displaying and capturing the extra inputs in this Pinnacle-branded product but somehow Pinnacle don't know how to do it (or maybe they do but they prefer to force you to pay twice for the same horse).If you're looking for video capture as opposed to just watching or recording off-air TV then DON'T BUY THIS DEVICE.One final point (Amazon, are YOU listening?!) - Pinnacle manages to get around potential accusations of criminal deception by cleverly avoiding any claimed Composite or S-Video functionality on the packaging - IT'S STILL A RIP-OFF, the inputs are clearly shown on the box . What's worse Amazon are close to being duplicitous in this rip-off by clearly labelling the two offending non-functional inputs thus implying that they actually DO something. They don't, not out of the box, but they will if you're prepared to purchase additional software (if you must buy this product I'd recommend ShowShifter - I know it works and besdies, I'd resent playing into deceitful Pinnacle's hands by paying them twice).BUYER BEWARE !!David HarteUnited Kingdom
DON'T BUY KINGSTON PRODUCTS. THEIR ON LINE SELECTION GUIDE WAS WRONG FOR MY COMPUTER. THEY EVEN ADMITTED IT AND STILL WOULD NOT GIVE ME A REFUND!
I found this worked on my Vista 32-bit system only with the BlueSoliel software that the vendor provides as a download on their site. The problem is that it is unlicensed and only runs for a very short time at which point you have to purchase the software. Sent it back.
The best thing about this alarm clock is the styling. The battery back-up for power failures is also good, and I like the feature where you can set it to different wake-up times for the week and weekend. However, it is clunky to program, with the "instructions" being insufficient help. The radio is easy to set for listening, but the alarm radio reverts to the factory preset, and it is difficult to figure out how to set it. The "nature sounds" are really lame as well, because the audio loop is so short. For example, the wave sound is one wave and a bird call so you can go nuts hearing "whoosh, squawk, whoosh, squawk, over and over. The "forest sounds" seem fake, and so on. The only decent one is "wind" because wind sounds the same no matter how short the loop is.
I thought I was getting a device that I could write on like an electronic legal pad, without using paper. The graphic tablet requires you to write on paper to see what you're writing, but then it saves your notes. Unfortunately, loading the Cyberpad's software messed up some setttings on my laptop, so a lot of repair ensued.When I tried to return the item, ANTOnline advised me that their return policy is to not accept any item that has even had the packaging open, and refused to issue an RMA. After that one response, they simply ceased responding to my emails. I even wrote the the CEO. Never received the courtesy of a response.Fortunately, Amazon came to the rescue and made them take it back, saving me the trouble of filing complaints. What lousy customer service!I wouldn't do business with ANTOnline again, and warn anyone else to be careful.
Be warned: this product connects only to the old iPods, that have the firewire port. It does not work with the new iPods that have the dock/USB/firewire connector.
I have used this product 5 times and each time took me way out of my way to get to my final locations. (Even thought I had it set on quickest route not the shortest route) If you have nothing better to do with your life then take the scenic route then this is the product for you. Go with Garmin and save yourself time and gas.
I just built a new house and decided to run cat 5 throughout the house. I wanted to share a cable modem between 3 computers so I purchased Linksys Router. (I have had great luck with their inexpensive NIC.) 2 hours after I got the Router out of the box, I finally got it to work. However, I could only get it to work with short runs of cable. (Less than 20'). I did some searching on the Internet and I found that other people had the same problems. Supposedly Linksys does not guarantee a connection that is greater that 30'. I do not think many people run CAT 5 that is less than 30', but maybe there is a need. If this was their design constraint, what over features did they design just to squeak by? The device did work once I shorten the cable, but what good is it. Anyway, there are too many other choices of routers in about the same price range. I am now going to search and see which one meets my requirements. Hope this helps!!
I have owned two PRESO coffee percolators. The first one, stopped heating well after a year of daily use. The second one stopped heating well after three months. There is a weakness with the heating element, and even though this product is reasonably priced and has a ready/on light, I would keep looking.
My car has a vertical lighter socket. It works ok when using one outlet. But everytime I use both the outlets, the nozzle loosens out slowly with road bumps in my volvo s40 and I end up readjusting it fair number of times. Will not recommend to anyone...may work with another car. I donot know what will work the best but definitely not this.
I ordered this camera and it only records five minutes of video!
Relay works in wet conditions, but they stick in cold weather. If you leave them turned on for 15 minutes or so they'll heat up enough from the current in the coils to click on.
The sound from this device is almost unlistenable. Compact design is good. Cannot get very loud and distorts at higher volume levels. Better off with earphones.
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.
This was a great product and I loved the mouse. But the center spacebar felt like it was an afterthought. It wobbled and my thumbs were so sore from having to work so hard just to get it to work.I ended up getting a Logitech wave keyboard and though I really like the use of my spacebar on this one, I wish I could have had the true ergonomic split of the Microsoft keyboard.If they would just fix that spacebar I would have kept it until it waxed old and died just like its predecessor, which was also a Microsoft product.Quality control, Microsoft, quality control.
I already had a Cisco 350 card and was familiar with its setup. I also already had a Toshiba PCX5000 cable modem.The Linksys router will not work properly in a mixed setting, that is, if you mix brands of routers and cards. WEP becomes almost impossible and the internet gets dropped very easily even though you have a good quality signal. The card's client controller oftencannot adjust to the settings you assign to a profile and this issimply frustrating when compared with how much easier set up is with other routers.When you use Linksys products exclusively things work out better,things are even better when you use only wired connections or only one wireless card.
Bought this to power a Sound Devices 744T audio recorder. The sockets pulled out of the battery the first time I unmounted it from the pins on the recorder. My email to the manufacturer got no reply. Returned to Amazon for a refund.
Plantronics Headset has very Poor Quaility when used with Skype. I had to return this product
Is this device a cool concept? Yes. Is it worth the resounding headache? No.I can't tell you the number of issues I've had with this thing. Configuring it is a joke. I'm pretty good at these things but can't tell you the problems. Their techs have been on the phone with me so many times stumped its ridiculous.You may be lucky - your router might sync nice with this and you may have a cable box or satellite box that is listed. Otherwise, get ready for hell. Maybe you move, your router dies or you upgrade your modem - start the process over and pray it syncs easily. I bought a very popular directv box and spent forever trying to find the remote code. Then the router wasn't one of the options to configure.GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. You will need it. Otherwise, its $30 every time there is an issue.$30 if your phone stops connecting, $30 if you replace routers and they don't have it listed, etc, etc.One more thing - DO NOT MOVE THIS DEVICE AROUND. It is built very cheap and things are easily broken. The IR sensors stopped working and I only moved the box 1 time to a different part of the room. I'm not sure if they just wore out or if moving it around dislocated something.In explaining my frustrations and asking nicely for them to comp one of my $30 tech assistance fees I was hung up on. I mean really, that's how you're trained to get out of a situation with a customer. I guess they figured the next call would be simpler - could always blame it on a bad connection I guess.
We all know 77mm filter sizes are standard for the pro lenses and this one is a total misfit for such lenses. The filter screws in but the glass on it keeps dangling and makes clinging noises as if the glass is about to fall off, don't get fooled by the price like me, don't buy this product!
This product is a cheap trash from china. i lost my money.the moment i connect to my ipod is broken immediatelynever had a chance to test it out.Very very bad.
I received this as a gift. It was purchased this through Amazon by way of Electronica Direct. Out of the box it was great. Plugged it in, fully charged, it lasted me over a week. When I tried to recharge it, nothing. It won't even play my ipod while plugged in.Now after 1 week waiting to be opened for my birthday and one week of use, I am haveing trouble just getting it exchanged. Electronica Direct said they don't help after 15days, Amazon told me to contact them.I am still waiting to hear from Sonic Impact.
Yeah, this thing is a peice of junk. Its made out of extremely cheap card board. Ignore the lies in the product description that say it's sturdy, water resistant, and leather like. You also have to asemble it yourself and guess what? It doesn't fit togehter right because the dimesnions of the cheap card board don't line up to where its supposed to snap together.I'd rather suggest lighting a 10 dollar bill on fire. At least you will be more entertained by watching the bill burn then you will be by trying to put this thing together and then throwing it in the trash can afterwards.Hopefully, one day companies will give us decent DVD storage. However, don't give your money to this company trying to rape the consumer with their extremely over-priced junk.
Finally disconnected this piece of doodoo. Got very tired of resetting, unplugging, etc. Man, never thought a wired connection would be such a pain in the (&*%^*.
My wife and I have spent at least 5 hours trying to figure out why this thing operates the way it does. First, it more than occasionally locks up which requires you to unplug to correct; Second, it doesn't record based upon your scheduled setup...it either records early, not at all, or one day and not the next; Third, it will not play DVDs due to the Region Number mismatch even though there is an available menu option to play all DVDs (won't allow me to access this option). Need I say more? Don't waste your time on this one.
Granted, I ordered this cartridge over a year ago (May 2011 from the vendor JAMinnovations) for my HP Deskjet 845C and just now needed to install it. The cartridge that was in my deskjet (purchased by the way from inkjetcartridges dot com) lasted over a year - printing about 12-20 pages per week. It finally went dry, so I installed this one - figuring since it was a genuine HP cartridge in retail packaging (which it wasn't - it was a white box, busted open, with instructions stuck on the outside) that it would work great. But maybe if it really was an original HP product, since they probably don't make these for this older printer, it was dried up long ago. Anyway, I immediately ordered another cartridge from Amazon (OfficeMax Black Ink Cartridge Compatible with HP 15 (C6615DN) OM98673 Sold by Speedy Inks, $8.99). It arrived today, I installed it & it works great! It was packaged very well, is fresh, isn't an "original" HP cartridge, but I don't think that matters for these older printers. It also has a "use by" date on it of 2014. I'll review that cartridge also.
I tried to add this to my secured Netgear network without any luck. If you don't know how to "ping" your computer and change your "LAN settings", watch out. I can't really blame the people who tried to help me with this problem. I think the combination of poor product information, non-user friendly technology and overseas phone response delays made this a terribly frustrating experience. I suppose if you have a laptop the set up might be easier.
I agree with the second review. I just got this frame yesterday and I am returning it back to Amazon. This product does not deliver! It is sold as 7" display frame (the box says so as well) yet when I measured the screen it is only 6"?!?!?! Page 4 of the booklet states that box containes 2 additional frames (SIlver & CHerry) I looked and looked and I could find those.
very sensitive: flicks on and off. and doesn't really work with a laptop.
I installed this unit and it did not work, called tech support and they said it does not work if you have satellite tv! This still sounds really strange to me, but thats what they said, not me. Other than that, the radio never got a clear signal. And the unit just felt like it was made very cheaply (which it was).
Two different programs, including the one that came with the modem, do not recognize this as a voice capable modem.
ChatterVOX Voice Amplifier with Headset MicBackground: I work as a docent in several nature centers, often conducting programs for school children both outdoors and indoors. Competing with outdoor sounds (rushing creeks, road noise, or general hubbub during activities) strains my voice. A speech therapist highly recommended the Chattervox.I found the Chattervox to be great in concept, but difficult to use in real life situations. You wear the lightweight amplifier around your waist and a headset with mic around your neck or head.Pros: It was comfortable to wear and the batteries stayed charged for a long time.Cons: There were 2 main drawbacks.1. The unit squeals and crackles (due to feedback) whenever there is something solid in front of it.... a table, a tree, a person. Bending down to pick up something from the ground always produced earsplitting feedback. If someone stepped up too close to me, the unit squealed. If I turned to write on a blackboard, the unit squealed. If I leaned over a table to assist a child, the unit squealed. This was bad enough as I work with children, who hear higher sounds than adults; but because I often work with animals that have sensitive hearing, it was unacceptable.2. The mic had to be ~directly~ in front of the mouth. I used a neck holder that held the unit in front of my mouth; but the mic was unable to pick up my voice if I turned my head even slightly.The unit is quite expensive, so these problems were very disappointing.
It works great with the older MemoryStick (128Mb or smaller) and no driver is required. Just put the MemoryStick in and it works like a floppy drive.However, it won't work on MemoryStick Pro and MagicGate card.If you want the newer model that compatible with MemoryStick Pro, get Sony MSAC-PC3 Memory Adapter instead.
Dear Amazon, I paid for this but until today I did not received it, I wrote to the supplier and until today I did not received any answer from him.
We went to get this CD player in a local Walmart store. The price was slightly less, but EVEN SO, this piece of junk does not own up to ten dollars. After the CD player plays for about 1 hour (an entire music CD can hold 80 minutes of music [1 hour, 20 minutes]) this radio over-heats and REFUSES to play the rest of the music. It looks like every song has problems after track 16 or so (as another reviewer pointed out) it sometimes just gives error message. This happens specially with CD-R and CD-RW discs.The worst about this, is that my mother (the owner) called me within a couple of weeks of buying it and explained it to me on the phone. I couldn't believe it, and I told her "mom this sounds too incredible to believe"...A few weeks later, I went to visit her and used the player myself. She was right, everything she said was true! By this time the player had been with her at least 2 months and we couldn't think about returning it without a receipt. My poor mother, I feel so guilty for doubting her!To top it off, the sound quality is horrid! I couldn't even recognize my favorite musician's music! I almost cried, I was listening to my best song; dismantled, with the quality equivalent of a 96kbps Mp3 song!... I put the headphones on, and the music sounds much better; but we wanted a boombox, and this thing is too bulky to use as a portable/compact CD player!What a piece of junk this boombox is! Here I am trying to look for a suitable player to replace that one, what a ripoff. I'd expect this from a Coby brand, or maybe a GPX brand, but not an eighty-four dollar Sony!
I received this camera as a Christmas present from my husband who researched all compact digital cameras and chose this one. The camera was definitely compact and attractive and the LCD screen was amazing. My problem? First off....I've been through tech support hell. After 4-5 months of use and 90% blurry pictures, I began the telephone trouble shooting with tech support and it was determined there was something wrong with my camera. I also could NEVER get the camera shake warning to shut off (which many other people on there comment on so I know I'm definitely not the only one to get this warning". I mailed my camera to Canon to repair (a 4 month old camera, mind you!) and they promptly "fixed it" and sent it back to me and told me there was a defective lens issue and that it was fine. As soon as I began to zoom again...camera shake warning again and blurry pictures. I called a higher level of support and was told to send it back in. Which I did. They couldn't fix the problem and sent me a new one. My problem now lies in the good old camera shake warning light. It was happening again on this camera unless I focused the camera directly into the sun. Any other lighting (and I live in a house loaded with windows and great natural light) whenever I zoom even the slightest bit...I get the camera shake. I've messed with the ISO's, I've reset the camera to factory setting. The stinking error picture does not turn off any time you zoom. Even outside! I called Canon about this yesterday and was told it was "normal". I said an error message is normal? Even when your camera book gives tips on how to correct the problem? They assured me it was. I just can't get past the glitches on this camera. I've owned previous canon's and was always super happy. To me...this camera is not what it's cracked up to be. If you don't mind the flashing red lights always letting you know something is wrong...then perhaps this is for you. I'll be getting something new.
BEWARE:I bought a Sandisk Extreme IV from AMAZON and it wouldnot work properly and finally went dead completely.I contacted Sandisk and they absolutely documented my cardas a FAKE, not an authentic Sandisk. I really expectedbetter than this from AMAZON! I guess I am stuck. Belowis the actual response from Sandisk.Dear Mark,Thank you for contacting Sandisk. We have received your email with photos. Unfortunately the photos show that the card is not an authentic Sandisk card.Take card back to vendor and inform them of our decision.Best regards,SegundoRma dept.
Purchased adapter in January for use on a Toshiba Satellite P25 laptop. I use the laptop infrequently. Yesterday, the charger got really hot, then died. I am less than satisfied.Also, adapter comes with about a 3 foot power cord to the adapter and a 3 foot cord from the adapter to the plug in. This not at all useful and is way too short. I do not remember this being stated in the ad.
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I bought this dash kit on Amazon and I plan to return it. It is very flimsy. The instructions recommend you use a "piece of metal" to support the rear of your stereo. Of course, this kit doesn't include any such "piece of metal". It does not support the stereo unit, it's that simple. I've installed stereos before, and I've used dash kits before. I can not recommend this particular dash kit. I have a 2002 Honda Accord, which this kit is "designed" for...but it is designed very cheaply.
I collect postcards and wanted these pages to keep all of my postcards in on album. The size for the pages indicated that they are the same dimensions as the 4x6 pages but they are an inch narrow in width and while they will fit in a regulation 3-ring binder they cannot be stored with the other pages and will will require a slimmer album. Quality is excellent but cannot rate higher because I would need two different sized albums to store my postcards.
since the particular laptop i just ordered is known to stay exceptionally cool without the use of a cooling pad, i decided to just get something stable to put it on and keep an eye on the temperature without active cooling.this would have been perfect for passive heat dissipation, but when i opened the box i discovered it is poorly constructed. you can see the metal hinge that supports the top platform in the picture; that hinge slides into one of several pairs of grooves on the back of the platform. the metal bits with the grooves are soldered on, but with the stand i received, one was soldered about a half an inch lower than the other. i can fit the stand into a pair of grooves, but the whole thing is unstable as a result of the asymmetry.perhaps someone who is handier than i could correct this, or perhaps other customers receive better made stands. this one, however, is going back.
When I took the filter out of the box and held it up to the light, I thought it was scratched, but there was a "fold" or flaw in the glass of the filter, a little more than half an inch long. I returned it for a refund. The original shipping was $7.95. The return shipping was $5.81. Had I bought it straight from Adorama, their shipping would have been $5.00. I'm out $13.76 for shipping on a defective product from a company that has a return policy stating, "Please wait 8 days from date we received the package for us to process your return." Also, I question the legality of Amazon's practice of charging credit cards for third-party items when they're ordered and not waiting until they're shipped. The moral? Watch shipping and return policies when you buy a third-party item from Amazon.
OK the remote works fine in communicating with the camera and all of that, but it has a big drawback for me and something I wish I had found out before I purchased it. You have to wait for a 2sec delay after you push the shutter button on the remote for the camera to fire. There are other remotes for Canon DSLR's that are right at the same price and give you the option of firing with you click the button or to have a 2 second delay. Trust me having both options is way better than being limited to just one of them.
I am disappointed in the product in that I never received it. I found a good deal on it through Amazon and elected to utilize the free super saver shipping but the package was empty. The envelope wasn't very heavy and appeared to have sustained damage and opened up sometime during shipping or processing via the USPS. Upon arrival in my mail box, it was inside a seperate "apology" plastic bag from the USPS with no contents. I attempted to resolve the issue through the post office and also sent an email to the vendor prior to this review but met with no success. I PAID BUT NEVER RECEIVED THE PRODUCT - JUST AN EMPTY ENVELOPE!
To start with I first purchased a JVC Model XV-M555BK DVD player.It seems that there are times that I must re-insert the DVD in order to get it to read...is this NORMAL???I can't believe that there are that many DVD's that freeze a frame for 500 milliseconds or more on a scene change as this unit does.[A friend of mine also bought a Model XV-M555BK DVD player and his locked in and would not release All three DVD's.]Then I had to purchase a new receiver, one that has an optical digital input. SO.................I purchased a JVC Model RX-6000VBK receiver...this unit will make the picture loose sync and roll whenever the scene changes. And if there is a lighting storm or some other similar type of scene changes, you guessed it. It rolls/looses sync.Also the output for the center, left and right rear and subwoofer speakers must be all at the max (+10) in order to hear anything out of them...what's the problem. I still have this receiver and need it fixed.I decided to get a better AV receiver the Model RX-8000VBK. It had more digital inputs, which I am sure I will need in the future. This one has great center, left and right rear and subwoofer outputs. Big difference from the 6000. Should there be?BUT I do have a problem with this system...the remote seems to have a mind of it's own...It increases the volume up to the max on it's own. There seems not to be any real UP volume return system in the keypad for the Vol. UP button and a sneeze will trigger it. It was scary until I realized what was happening... Can I get a new remote to replace the defective one.Since I had the JVC system and it has the AV COMPU LINK, I thought it would be nice to connect it to a JVC 27&quot; Model AV-27150 Television along with the S-video input. I don't seem to see any difference from my SHARP 27&quot; it replaced with just the composite video input while using the DVD player.The JVC over the SHARP has a very bad receiver front-end.. I know that my lousy cable company has very bad control over the signal levels of their channels, but there are a lot more &quot;snowy&quot; channels with the JVC. Is this due to the dual tuner, I would think that engineering would have corrected for this with a preamp to compensate for any loss due to the separation of the RF being split between TWO tuners.I have not even tried hooking up the new JVC S-Video VCR model HR-S3600U, afraid of what it may have wrong with it.
After reading the reviews for the JVC DRMV1S, I will definately not even think of purchasing this product. Thanks for the warnings.
Like the other reviewers who rated this item a "1", my player started skipping and sticking and then defaulting toward the end of almost all discs. Worked fine for nine months, then that was it. I tried the discs on other players and the problem was not with the discs, which looked flawless and played on other players - and this one before it pooped out. This was the third CD player I have owned since 1985. My Pioneer still works great, but had no remote capability, so I bought this one. Now, I am back to the Pioneer and this one will go to the next opportunity around here to take electronics in for trash. This is my first and last Yamaha product. After all these years, building a CD Player/Changer that works just isn't that difficult, but apparently beyond the capabilties of Yamaha. Paid more than the current Amazon price and it was money down the drain. I strongly recommend avoiding this product.
I bought this router and everything seemed to work fine at first. Then I started noticing that things just stopped working. None of my computers could get to the Internet. So, I hit the "Reset" button on the router and everything appeared to be working again..until the next day.To make a long story short, it seemed like everyday I had to hit the "Reset" button and the router eventually stopped working altogether. Frustrated, I bought the equivalent router from Netgear and have never had a problem since.Hope this helps you avoid my mistakes. Do yourself a favor and go with NetGear right off the bat.
This product does not work at all on a Ipod or Iphone , no sound comes from amy home stereo piece I hook it to.
Though all the configurators on the web, including crucial and kingston, say this will work, it does not work on my 700m. It blue screens shortly after start up every time. I will try another brand.
I received the earphones for Christmas last year. They worked well for about 9 months, and then suddenly they stopped working. I use them at my Health Club, and they stopped working on all the machines. When I called Sony, they could not help me without a Sales Receipt.
I got this bulb through Amazon from Adorama. It lasted less than 4 hours before the filament broke. Just like the one I replaced that had lasted over 25 years. They sure don't make them like they used to.
The unit placed inside a closet works ok with a delay. The unit I purchased for an adjacent room (through a wall) didn't work at all. A component was lost in the process so I couldn't return. Return policy sucks anyway. There are better options available such as the tiny device that sticks to the bottom or top of the tv with a direct IR eye. THAT works great with no delay and was about the same price. Would not purchase this item again and wish I'd known about that other device when I was hunting for options.
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 bought a new Sharp LC-37D62U on-line. It was pretty, the right size for my space, the specs were great and customer reviews were favorable. My experience to this point has been less than favorable.The picture quality is pretty good, good viewing angle, very dark blacks and good contrast. Unfortunately, the audio will not lock onto two local digital sub-channels, it cuts in and out. I've tried a different antenna, with no change. Two other digital tuners in the house work fine on all channels. Sharp customer service tried to diagnose the problem by phone and finally decided to dispatch a local repair center. The local repair center says the problem is with the Sharp firmware and cannot be resolved until Sharp updates the firmware. Sharp denies a firmware issue and blames the local broadcaster. I asked why my other tuners worked, they said their tuner doesn't work like other peoples'. They are half right.So, here I sit with a new Sharp TV that for whatever reason will not work with two of the local stations. I guess my options are to move to another city and hope those broadcasters work on Sharp TVs, watch the other channels or buy another new TV. If I get another TV, I don't think I'll consider Sharp as an option!
I bought the Bling-bling Black. What can I say? I love the sound. Crisp clear highs and midrange and the low deep rich bass. The construction? HATED IT!! Where the cord comes out of the plug is the major weak spot and is not compatible with an active lifestyle. The connection where the plug meets the cord allows for too much movement at the joint hense the wire connection breaks inside the insulation. Results either the right or left plug stops working or both. In my case it was always the right plug. This is my 5th pair of headphones in less than a year. Every single pair died within a few months of purchase. You'd think for the price you pay for them, there'd be sturdier concstruction an active lifestyle. and hold up to V-Moda really needs to rethink this design flaw. Overall my rating is 5 stars for sound and 2 for construction.
I purchased this item when my old clock radio died and Timex was the only version available (on that day). It is the most frustrating clock radio I have ever dealt with. I cannot find the owner's manual, and cannot turn off the alarm short of unplugging it and removing it's battery. It is definitely not user friendly!
Sound - okay, nothing to brag about, kind of tinny, but I didn't expect much. The remote wouldn't track forward or back. I was still intrigued, but what broke the deal was when I removed my nano ipod from the dock - it went blank and I had to restore it. A little unsettling. Made me leary of using it again, but I did (positive thinking) and the same thing happened. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice... It's going back and I'll try the Sonic dock/speakers instead.
Got this through Target.com. One side of the box had a dent in it, so I assume it got dropped, which may account for the weird video...it keeps flickering in and out, getting darker and redder, and then coming in light and bright at regular intervals. Totally unwatchable. It didn't with an old DVD called Slipstream, but it has with the Gladiator, the Fugitive, Romeo Must Die, etc. According to one reviewer, his didn't work hooked up through a VCR, so I will try to just hook it up to the TV before I try to return it. Will trade it in and see if the new one works before taking it home! I tried it hooked up to 2 different tv's.
As reported by other reviewers, my 8500 worked well with Windows 98, but I've had nothing but problems making it work using a new computer with Windows XP. Most of the time neither the native printer driver on the installation CD nor the one downloaded from the Brother web site work. I never got the inbox XP driver to work. After numerous installation attempts, I gave up and am using an older, but much more reliable Canon inkjet. Unless Brother gets a trouble-free set of XP drivers out to users, they shouldn't advertise this product as XP-compatible.
This product never work perfectly and soon after I bought it, the entire unit became water logged and stopped working. Do not buy.
I bought two of these and BOTH fell apart after first usage. The glue that is supposed to keep the product together doesn't stick at all. Better buy something higher quality for a higher price because this is worth nothing.
Fortunately, this will be my last Panasonic product. I was happy with this DVD player (I don't ask for much) until it stopped reading *any* discs after 6 months. It produced an error on the screen. When I called to find out what the error meant, they said it was &quot;still under warranty&quot; and to send it in, which I did.After 4 weeks, they contact me to say that only the parts are covered for a year - labor is only 3 months. So the part is covered, but not the labor to put it in! They wanted sixty-five bucks to &quot;fix&quot; my DVD player, which was apparently under warranty.So, after spending 100 bucks on this unit, it's in the trash after 6 months. BUYER BEWARE - and pray your unit breaks within 90 days.
I have the Verizon fios Actiontec router which has poor wireless range in my 1600 sq ft home. I bought the HSB2, hoping to extend the range. The instructions showed only connecting it to a wireless PCI card antenna jack. But I connected it to my Actiontec router antenna jack, hoping to boost its wireless range. After installing it, I saw no increase in range or performance. Instead, I was unable to connect to my internet service. I tried re-installing it and rebooting the router, but no change. So back in the box, it went. I may one day connect it to my PCI wireless card when I get a longer RP-SMA male to male extension cable. The included RP-SMA extension cable is very short.
I was duped again by some decent reviews of this product.Who are these people,do they work for Shure? These were terrible! Once I managed to get them in my ear,(figuring out which was right and left,not marked,)the over the ear wire system is a complete bummer and the sound was mind bogglingly bad, like a cheap transistor radio!
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!
This is my biggest complaint for this camcorder, absolutely pathetic performance in low-light. They have a built in light which is ineffective for distances over 5 ft, yes it is not a mistake - according to their manual don't use it if it is more than 5 ft.And that is the only option for night shooting, the Magic pix mode is only for taking pictures and not video so it does not work either as you have to manually adjust focus as you move the camera which is next to impossible.They have a low-light AE mode which is another joke as it is plagued with the same problems about manual focusing and Auto EIS is disabled when using it, it hardly makes any difference in the video quality as everything is still dark and is a pain to use.If you will ever shoot at night in low-light situations, you may want to test this unit for your self to see it will work for you or not. It did not for me, I have had an older Sony camcorder which is 5 yrs older than this unit and it still does an exceptional job in low-no light situations.This unit is lame in that area, I had a big outdoor party at night that was ruined because I couldn't get this damn thing to shoot anything when needed.
I recently bought this router new (shrink-wrapped box and all) from someone who's had it for awhile. I've heard a lot about the newest Version 4 of the hardware leaving a lot to be desired, but this Version 2 that I have leaves a lot to be desired, at least on the wireless side, as well. I even applied the latest 1.45 firmware to it today and still the problems. Basically, I only average about one-half to two-thirds of my regular bandwidth with it. I even tried turning WEP encryption completely off (concerned the encryption processing overhead was slowing it down) and that didn't help. I tested several times using the speed tests from DSL Reports and took the average (they were all pretty close anyway). I even changed the channels. Nothing seemed to help. Tech support didn't have any other ideas either.To put this in perspective, I have been using an older Netgear MR314, and couldn't be happier with it. It provides my full (or at least within 5% or so) bandwidth even with 128-bit WEP on. I have re-installed that and now have an even stronger appreciation for old reliable in that sturdy, quality metal case. I got this for only $30 from someone I knew, so wanted to try it to see it it would increase my range since it has not only two antennas, but both are also longer (the Netgear one I has only has one short antenna).I've had pretty good experience from Linksys in the past, but have to say I'm VERY VERY dissapointed with the BEFW11S4(v2), and will be more careful about buying products from them in the future.
I thought it would be possible to get a quality replacement battery for a low price.I. Was. Wrong.About two months after buying them they no longer hold a charge. Phone shows battery fully charged, dial a number and press talk, phone goes dead and blank. I know how to maximize battery life, so I'm sure it wasn't me. I bought two as I have 2 phones that these fit, both stopped working. Unfortunately it was past the return date, so I recycled them and bought oem batteries, which are going strong 18 months later. Maybe someone makes decent cheap replacements, but it sure isn't these people.
I was looking for an integrated floppy/ATA ribbon for my floppy/USB Drive if such a thing exists. The Image I refered to counts ATA 4x20 pin Connector with a floppy 1x34 Pin Connector in the middle (By the Ribbon twist). I get the ribbon cable and all connectors are 34 Pins. No 40 pin connector in sight. Also a Controller card is needed to work this ribbon. This item is not as Advertised!
This is a well made unit and a good value for the money, but it is not made clear in the Amazon specification page (or in any of the posted reviews for that matter) that this machine will only play standard music CD's - it is unable to recognize or play contemporary MP3 or WMA music files. I did not find this out until I opened the box and read the instructions. I bought this to replace an older CD changer that was also unable to play these newer music files.
I only wish I had read the previous review before I bought this item. I too was trying to convert my Hi8 tapes to digital format using the pass-through on my Sony MiniDV handycam. I bought this way-too-expensive cable, mostly because it was the only option available. It seems ridiculous to me that a cable should cost as much as a low-end disk drive or graphics card, considering the technology involved in those devices.But my real problem is with the failure of Sony to reveal that the S-video connection is useless for input. This information is nowhere on the package, nor is it on their website. There IS a notice saying "please make sure this cable is compatible with your camcorder before you purchase". You can't read that warning when buying online, and if buying at a store, there's no way to know what's compatible because they don't include a list of compatible camcorders on the package. I guess they assume everyone will run home and check their website, then come back to the store and buy it, instead of just buying it and seeing if it works.There is a section of the Handycam manual describing how one might record from another video device using a cable such as this one, however they fail to mention that the SONY cable won't work, despite the premium price they charge. If the problem is that they couldn't make it work with both a composite and S-video cable, then they should have just made it work for S-video, since a composite cable comes with the camera.Shame on you, Sony, for adding a little aggravation to my day, and shame on you for creating yet another proprietary communications standard that allows you to rake us over the coals when we need to buy accessories supporting that standard. It's enough to make me want to buy a Canon camcorder (I buy Canon digital cameras precisely because I don't want to submit to proprietary Sony standards like MemoryStick).Rant over.
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 bought this wireless router in early November and finally set it up in mid March! I have not yet used the Linksys wireless notebook card, but the Microsoft wireless notebook card I have is giving "low" and "poor" signal strength readings 40 to 50 feet away indoors. Big disappointment! I will try raising the router higher and later, if I have to, I'll get a Linksys signal booster, but I shouldn't be having these problems at such short ranges. The set up was a snap since it replaced a Linksys 10/100 eithernet router on the same network. 128 bit WEP, MAC filtering and SSID broadcast suppression for security was easy as pie and I have nothing but praise for the browser based setup that Linksys employs. All my other experiences with Linksys products has been excellent, and I have set up three home networks all with Linksys routers.
The case is nice.. The tripod's are both too unsteady to handle the wieght of the F828. The 2x lens is useless, poor focus and the field of view is too small. The other lens are ok, but not great. It is not a "professional" kit.
I love the coffe it makes but don't like not having an off and on button or an automatic shut-off. Keeps the coffee good and hot though. Probably wouldn't buy again due to no shut-off.Here's my update: You cannot make more than 8 cups of coffee without this pot overflowing the basket and filling the pot with grounds. Not pleased about that. Also, it is most inconvenient without an on/off switch. I cannot recommend this pot.
After 6 months of very light use, this card decided to fatally crash while on an importaqnt trip, taking 100 or so important shots with it. Cannot afford to use this kind of quality again.
I got this filter for free because I bought some other items, and up until I got it I had been using B+W filters, but I decided to give this one a try just to see what it was like.First of all, this filter has a metal ring, which is really nice especially for a filter this cheap. Unfortunately, the optical quality is lacking. You get a lot of ghosting during the day and even more at night, so there is a noticeable degradation of image quality. I wouldn't leave this on my camera because of this.The filter works fine for protecting you lens, but the question that you need to ask yourself is if you are willing to suffer lower image quality in order to save a few bucks by buying a cheap filter. I would recommend staying away from cheaper Tiffen and Bower filters and going for something that will actually improve your images, such as a B+W Filter (B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Single Coating (010). If you're really looking for something that will exceed in performance, go for the model with an MRC coating.
If you don't expect much out of this tripod, it might work for you. The head basically doesn't allow for any positioning of the camera. I bought it for a small camera, and it works all right, but the mount on my Canon S100 is on the side, so it has trouble balancing the camera. Since I can't really point the camera on the tripod, it's useless for macro work. I'm actually not sure when I'll use this.For the price, it might be worth it, but I would suggest you go with a real tripod (even a small one), you'll be much happier.
I folowed the installation instructions to the letter, but my Windows XP Found New Hardware wizard pop-up stated: "There was a problem installing this hardware: USB Device. An error occurred during the installation of the device. Access is denied."An e-mail inquiry to D-Link was not answered.
I come across all laptops in my profession, and lately HP's are just terrible. It really does take FOREVER to boot up, literally between 3 and 4 minutes which seems to plague all HP's nowadays. All HP's that I've seen in the past 6 months do this routinely.The touch-pad completely sucks, Battery-life is about 45 minutes to an hour FOR A NEW BATTERY (you can bet you'll be buying that extra one if you ride airplanes). And granted you only have to do it once, but initial set-up is unusually grueling.I'll never stray from Toshiba again.
Bought it five months ago,used it maybe 20 times. This is my second DVD player. Tray will not open. Sony is ofering free parts, but they want me to pay for a labor, more than I've paid for new player. This is junk ! DO NOT BUY this dvd player. Sony products are not the same, good quality as thay used to be !!
[...] Love Skype and have a few accessories for it, so figured it was worth a shot. Returned it.The drivers need updating and you should get the ones from the internet, that is clear from other reviews and a quick internet search. I did that. It worked.BUT-- one computer kept "forgetting" that it had been installed and had to be reinstalled over and over. Then it didn't interface with Skype very well. And then it forgot it had been installed-- so I reinstalled. Did this several times for about 2 hours. It would place call, then crash. Sound didn't work- dropped parts of conversations.Switched to a newer computer. Installed updated drivers. All going great. Made call from phone--BUT, once the call started to be placed, sound switched back over to the computer-- sound coming out through computer speakers, and corded phone made great paperweight attached to my computer via a usb hub.All in all, wasted 3.5 hours on this product, plus a trip to the post office.
I did like this scanner for the price. But Canon has this bad habit of not creating new drivers as Operating Systems change. Since switching to Mac's Leopard OS, the Canoscan 4400 doesn't work worth a lick. Blurry, bad detail with inexplicable white speckles. My Canoscan 8000F at work is basically dead because they won't make a driver for it. Nice scam, Canon. I won't buy another Canon product.
I think it's pretty ridiculous that this thing is only 80watts X 2 and they label it 1400watts. just google the manual before you order like I should have!
Purchased this for a Christmas gift back in September. Family member opened it and loved the idea. Never could get it to work. Will not charge or will not come on. I've written three letters to the company with NO response.
hit lows ok. maaad distortion with the low high beets. i think i just wasted my money im going to just push the subs as hard they can tell they blow......NOT 3600 WATTS BIG LIE... my 12" sony xplodes hit harder.... sad and week will write again when they blow and how much they took
My dad gave me a hand me down Compaq N620c Laptop and i discovered the built in laptop speakers did not work. Then i discovered it was also a SHORTAGE in the headphone jack! Eventually that went out and i ran to Amazon to look for a CHEAP usb sound card i could pay for with my $7 gift card balance and this was the only product i found.Low and behold it finally came, plugged it in and was real dissapointed by the amount of STATIC even when the volume was at it's lowest. I even tried to minimize the Static using Windows Media Players Equalizer & WOW settings. I couldn't get it to give me any kind of DECENT/Near Normal Audio without sound like pure Crap no matter what i did. Don't get me wrong it worked fine, i use it sometimes to watch movies from my laptop onto my Television... but the sound is crap. I'm just thankful to have Sound PERIOD (That's why i spared it and gave it 2 stars)Bottom line is this product has a lot of static in the sound it's very annoying. Don't even think about listening to Music. If u just need sound temporarily then.... Well, i wouldn't even recommend it for that truthfully. I'm on here searching for another usb sound device right now, and i just got it a week ago.The term "You Get What You Pay For", Definately describes this device.
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 $$.
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.
The lazer went out within three weeks after purchasing the G7 but Logitech stood behind it and sent a G700 which is a much better wireless mouse as a replacement. WOOT! for Logitech and their customer support. I'm still a Logitech customer and fan.
Don't buy this notebook computer. When typing the cursor jumps, WITHOUT WARNING, to some other spot in the document. I type roughly 90 words a minute. When I do decide to look up at what I am typing, I see that it is ruined. The touchpad on my Vaio does not work AT ALL! I wish I had read these other reviews before I purchased it or shortly thereafter. I would have quickly returned it for a refund. I was forced to purchase a wireless mouse to use since the touchpad doesn't function. This thing is garbage!
the cord does not work. it charges the shuffle but can't transfer data, rendering it pretty much useless. i mean, it is only a usb to a headphone jack, how hard is this to make?
Mouse worked great for 1 month. Then would freeze for 5-20 seconds. Logitec said it was magnetic or wifi disruption dropping the signal. I turned off my wifi and cordless phone with no luck. Please do your research on any tech site. Same problem abounds more times than not. If this issue was fixed I would give it 4 stars, now its an expensive paperweight.
I ordered this item a few days prior to a trip my family would be taking, a 16 hour flight, so a strong battery was paramount for the portable DVD player. It arrived on a Friday and the trip was on Sunday. Upon opening it I discovered the cord that connects the battery to the DVD player was missing. I don't know whose at fault, Amazon or Lenmar but without that item the battery is useless. Thanks, whomever, for making a 16 hour flight that much more difficult.
I ordered these earbuds back in April of 2006. I was really, really impressed by the sound, and I couldn't believe that the price was this reasonable.But then last week, less than four months after I began using them, the sound in the right earbud lost about 98% of its power. It's all but dead, so now I have a monophonic listening experience. The earbuds were not dropped, pulled, yanked, or anything. I'm at a loss to explain it.I'm going to look into a warranty replacement, but even if that works, it's still a bummer to be without the earbuds for a while.
My very first purchase of the B+W 72mm CP was from B&H, its thread did not thread onto my new version of Nikon 18-200 lens at all. I was able to return it within 30 days. Since I really need a high quality CP filter, I bought another one from Amazon.com. The filter threads on my Nikon lens with some minor difficulties. So I decided to keep it. I have another 72mm Hoya filter, it fits the lens very nice. Basically, I was living with the problem until I was fed up. This July, I went to Thredbo Village in Australia for a ski trip, the stupid filter was stuck on the lens wont come off under the zero degree outdoor temperature. The Hoya filter worked just fine when threading on and off. I decided to call B+W for help, and was instructed to ship the filter to them for review. After the review, they simply sent the same filter back to me stating there was nothing wrong. I suspect the Germany made filter case material was in a different grade than the Nikon lens material, so they expand and contract differently. Now, I am stuck with it because it was just a bad product from a bad customer service company.
The Rocket FM transmitter was as easy as a mouse to set up and get running. The tuning app is about as easy as software gets to use.However, no combination of orientation of the transmitter and receiver and frequency I tried managed to get a range of more than about 4 feet, usually a LOT less.I see now why it was in the ultra discount bin at the record store. I will be returning it and would not pay $5 for it.
This is the second Astra 2000P that someone in my family has purchased and both are terrible. The scanner is finnicky with connections and the software is often confusing with little documentation to help you figure out how to scan things. I don't recommend this scanner at all since about the only thing its good for is an oversized paperweight!
Ok, so I ordered this item in April and it finally arrived this week. I come to find out that the shipping delays were pleasant compared to actually trying to use this thing.I bought this drive for work and school. Neither institution will let me install software on the workstations, so that means that U3 has to go.The U3 software on this thing is a shoddy hack at best. It wants to take over my system, install software, and won't let me remove it. I'm going to contact SanDisk and see if I can't get my money back. I've tried everything to get this stuff off of my drive and off of my computer, and it fights me every step of the way. I've tried to uninstall it from the included U3 removal tool that SanDisk put in LaunchPad and the software freezes and enters an infinite loop. I've tried to uninstall it using the official U3 removal tool but it tells me that no U3 devices are found and so it quits. I've tried updating the software from SanDisk but the installer tells me that the drive will not work. This is an absolutely terrible productDON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
This product is listed as &quot;PEG-N &amp; PEG-S Series&quot; but is will not work with the PEG-NZ90, the adapters won't fit.
The picture looked grainy like a compressed video file. I will be returning to Bestbuy today. I am dissapointed with it. My tv that is 8 years older looks quite a bit better.
well, my only advice on buying these things is DON'T!! this ipod look-a-like gave me nothing but truoble..it was a waste of time trying to fix all of its glitches. a waste of money basically. eventually i got fed up and bought an ipod..so much better.
Was extremely disappointed with these after having bought them with high expectations (I've used Sony EX71 for last few years). Yes, the sound is pretty clear and detailed but for some reason, it felt lacking and not fully immersive, although mayhaps this is what audiophiles call "flat" sound (I don't consider myself a true audiophile). Someone said it best: it's like having high end audio components used in a room with bad acoustics. Yes, they are leap and bounds better than the stock iPod buds, but only marginally better than the Sony model. Playing around with EQ settings didn't improve anything much. And regardless of what others say (well, imo in any case), the bass is extremely weak, unlike the Sonys. Listening to songs like Stronger by Kanye or In Your Arms by Hellogoodbye just sounded so weak and did them no absolutely no justice. If you like bass and love to "feel" your music or if you prefer to listen to music in surround sound instead of stereo, you will not like these phones.Comfort-wise, yes they are extremely comfortable, those foam sleeves are just spectacular! However, the cords are way too short, you wouldn't be able to plug them to your ipod on an armband when working out (I'm 5'8).As far as isolation goes, yup, these definitely are great for that. But honestly, the majority of IEMs out there offer great isolation as well, so to base your decision on this feature is kinda silly.Definitely not worth ~$150, I would highly recommend the Sonys over these, which you can currently get for ~$30.
I have taken 360 photos with this card on my Canon SD1100 IS. Three or four of the images have been corrupted. It is possible that my SD card reader is not compatible with SDHC cards. However I have seen corruption directly on the card via the camera's PLAY mode. It will show an "Unidentified Image" error message. I don't want to risk losing any more photos, so I will be buying a new SD card.
This was the first time in years that I neglected to read the one star reviews before buying something on Amazon. I should have figured that the price for this HP58 cartridge was too good to be true. It did not come in a retail package as shown in the Amazon pictures, but in a foil wrapper that looked like it was from bulk packaging. This would have been fine, but the expiration date was October 2004 - more than 8 years ago!! I'm not even going to waste a sheet of cheap copy paper to see if it works.
After six straight coasters and no successfully written cds, I cannot say I've ever, from any brand, either cheap or expensive, had this many bad discs in a package. Not only do they not burn cleanly, but they've put some kind of extra layer of printable surface on the discs, making them large enough to get stuck in car cd players (or really, any slot-loading cd player, they're fine in tray loaders). I had to wedge the last one out carefully with a key. These are awful CD-Rs, I can't believe there's so many positive reviews. I'm guessing they're written by people who sell them / make them, I hate when that happens.Stay FAR away from this garbage.
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 recieved for Christmas a gift of the GPX DV7500(I know that this is the DV7000); however there was not a listing for the DV7500 and I am compelled to let discerning shoppers know what they will get when they buy GPX product. I hooked up the theater system in Janurary and well enjoyed it for the most part. I have read other reviews where they talked about the DVD automatically going to subtitles when left in the player. This does happen. There are times when the remote seemed not to function and then it would. I did notice that at times it acted as if the player was having difficulty reading a disc in a spot even on brand new DVD's. These were minor problems to me. The major problem occured when I went to watch a DVD three nights ago and zap the power failed. I checked the power source and nothing was wrong or out of the ordinary. I became frustrated and discussed the matter with the person that had given me the DV7500. I found out where it had been purchased and called them. They told me that it was something that I would have to take up with GPX and I should consult the manual for a number. So, I did just that; only to find that the number in question was a long distance number. I was not about to pay for a call to a company that in my opinion is selling cheaply manufactured product. Then I thought about going online; seeing if they had a website. Luckily, they were not hidding completely and so I emaied them. I was then informed that I would have to send to them at my expense this broken product that was no longer under warrenty. They also said that I should check around and see if I could obtain a free estimate on fixing the player. Basically saying that it was my problem, but that if I wanted to talk to someone about an exchange I would have to call the long distance phone number. This came to no suprise to me that they are hidding behind this number and not standing up for their product. They know that they are making equipment that works for only 6 months. I did not even have this player for a full year. That is the most alarming thing about this whole event; that I did not even get a full year out of something that should have lasted longer. I think that in the area of consumer concern; I found that the people at GPX have none. I have only had two VHS players in the space of 20 years (the one I currently use is only 5 years old) now they were well built. So the moral to this story is stay as far away from any GPX product; because even though the price seems to be right you will get what you pay for(cheaply manufactured product that will not last you long).
I have been using Memorex brand DVD's for years and have never had a problem. These CD's however are JUNK! I can only get 1 out of 5 to successfully burn using nero. My Plextor 708 burner won't even recognize the blank discs. My newer Plextor 716 SATA drive will fail 1 out 5 times. I keep up to date on firmware and these are top of the line drives! I have burned hundreds of DVD's and I can count the coasters on one hand. I have thrown away 10 discs already. WHAT A HEADACHE, WASTE OF MONEY & TIME! THE REST ARE GOING IN THE TRASH AND I WILL ONLY BUY VERBATIM FROM NOW ON!
I have recently bought the officejet v40 and I am very unhappy with this printer. Attempting to install this product is a joke, using the product is a constant headache. I can not copy without getting an extra black line on my copies that runs from top to bottom, and the origional I am coping from does not have this mysterious line on it. I can not send or receive faxes, I can not scan, I can not align my print cartridges, and after three tries I can not try again. I didn't know until I read through reviews from other unhappy consumers that if you have windows XP, like I do, that you get nothing but problems with this printer. Everytime I have consulted the book that came with the printer, what I am having trouble with is never in the book. What happened to the troubleshooter section? Next time I am in the market for a printer, it definately will not be a HP product.
My Samsung SyncMaster 940BX computer monitor is about 3 years old. It was repaired twice under warranty and now it has failed for the third time. Unfortunately, the warranty expired in January and the cost to repair it is about $80, which doesn't seem worth it given the history of this monitor. For a cost of $240, I expected a high quality, reliable product, but instead it turned out to be low quality and unreliable. I just wanted to let you know what a disappointment this monitor was, especially given that it was well reviewed by Consumer Reports and customers at newegg.com.
This was my THIRD gps and I was really hoping for something good for a change. I had tried a Polaroid (mostly because it doubled as a DVD player), the maps were so outdated and they had no intention of updating them. Then I tried a Magellan Maestro 4210, which was decent but it had a screen defect so I returned it. Lastly, I thought I'd try a TomTom since they claim to have maps no older than 30 days. WRONG!! It didn't even have my neighborhood school (which has been there at least 4 years), nor one of the biggest hotel/casinos in Vegas in the POIs. The ringer was when it gave me bad directions on more than one occasion. It would tell me to turn one way, when I could clearly see my destination was down the street the OTHER way!When I contacted TomTom about these missing POIs and wrong directions, their best answer was that I was "welcome" to go into their mapshare and correct or add these points. For me, that just defeats the purpose of having a gps.No thanks.
I am rather dissapointed with the Extreme III. I bought it for my Kodak EasyShare C713 because with my previous SD card there was a several second delay between photos. I was hoping this 20MB/s would do the trick but it still takes a long time for the photo to process before you can take another. I feel I wasted my money.
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.
I purchased this notebook recently and I am having really bad experience, both with the notebook and with HP's award-winning customer support. I am running Vista Home Premium on AMD Turion 2.0 GHz processor, with NVidia graphic accleration, 2 GB RAM & 120GB hard drive. The notebook gets very very hot. I am not able to keep it on my lap, fearing that it might burn my skin, if it gets in contact. I am NOT running any fancy applications, mind you, just using the web browser is sufficient to agitate the machine. If I continue to work, without minding the heat generated from the bottom of the laptop, then the Fan kicks in and makes it noisy enough to wake up my neighbors. I called their tech support and wanted to know the procedure for returning the laptop. The moment I said that, they put me on hold for another good 20 minutes, and later on, said "some one would get back to me within 24 hrs". No one did, and I had to call back again to remind them. I am still waiting to return the product. Overall - bad product, bad service. By the way, the tablet functionality in this laptop is useless.
Ended up throwing it away in less then a year, had to take it apart to retrieve some CD's.
I own a Panaconic SC-HT80. For the first 2 years no problem. Paid almost $700. Now it will not read any new CD's or DVD's. You can not use a rewritten CD on the system. Renting from Blockbuster is a hit or miss if DVD's will play. My local repair person tells me there is nothing wrong with the unit. Panasonic will not offer any spport. Buyer beware!!!!!!
I agree with the other reviewers that the headphones are uncomfortable, but my biggest problem is the volume. I don't lose reception on the bus, but the headphones are so quiet I can barely hear it over the loud bus noises. The earbuds that come with the radio are great, and shut out all the bus noise, but since they don't have an antenna built in it loses reception. What we need is the earbud headphones with the antenna from this unit built into it. Until then, save your money and wait for something better to come out.
I swear my life's quest has been finding a pair of suitable headphones/earphones to excercise in. I saw these and I thought...oh SONY! Perfect. Except no. The entire time I ran/moved I spent with my hand on my ear to ensure the bud wouldn't fall out. They were so bad. This is probably my 8th pair this year. Maybe one day I will find some headphones....
I have gone through 3 sets of these headphones in the past 6 months. I have the same problem that many other people report: they work fine at first, but then the antenna goes bad, and the message "Check Antenna" appears on the Inno's screen.I bought my first pair on eBay; that pair lasted 3 weeks. I bought another pair from Amazon; that pair lasted 2 months. Belkin replaced the 2nd pair free of charge. The replacement pair lasted 2 1/2 months. I have no doubt that Belkin will send me another replacement, but it is a pain in the butt to have to ship these things back to the manufacturer every 8-10 weeks.Unfortunately, these are the only signal-boosting available for the Inno at the moment.
The keychain would only work while plugged up to the computer or to the outlet. The battery would not hold a charge. I even let it charge all night and still nothing. As soon as I unplugged it, it would immediately turn off. The picture also seemed washed out. The program was user friendly and it was very simple to load/remove images from the keychain. All in all, it was a letdown. Amazon was awesome w/ the return and quickly refunded my money.
The device works fine while plugged in to power, but does not sustain a charge. I thought it might be me, so after reading the user manual and following instructions to no avail, I talked to Garmin, and did as they suggested to charge it overnight. No joy. Unit still would not turn on without external power. So, I thought, maybe it's the unit that has a problem. I returned it and had Amazon send another. Same problem, same effort to overcome, still no joy. Sent the second unit back for refund. I don't understand how this could happen. Either there is a secret about how to enable the battery, or the batteries they use are garbage. Either way, it's not good for Garmin, not good for Amazon, and not good for me. Avoid this product unless you have one in your hands that works the way it's supposed to.
Threw away my money AGAIN. Was thrilled to find a new battery for my favorite SONY camera, only to find I was sent a unchargable T1 chargable battery.
The printer works great with my computer running XP SP1, but is not compatable with a newer computer running XP or any of my laptops that are running Vista. The fact that this printer is NOT Vista compatible should be highlighted.
The player was in an excellent environment... level, clean, cool and no static. It mostly performed well until this last attempt to watch a movie when it could no longer read any disk... DVDs, MP3s, audio CDs. Tried unplugging to reset it and took off the cover to see if it could still spin a disk. After spinning a disk counter-clockwise until the LED on the panel displayed "BAD", the disk would stop and spin clockwise.It's replacement won't be Toshiba.
I got these earbuds from Amazon as I've already been spoiled by Sony MDR-EX71SL's. Well since I didn't have the Sony anymore.. I needed a pair and this time I decided to go a step up.These earbuds are not worth the money I paid for them.They work GREAT in blocking out outside sound if you insert them properly. There is NO question of them 'falling out' of your ears (they're in-canal earphones please!)The sound quality though does NOT deliver.People say there's no or very less bass - and that's true. The bass is DEFINITELY lacking. I've tried these for the past 3 days and have tried using each kind of tip. Have inserted them so far up my ears I was afraid they'd get entangled with each other when they meet inside my head. Result being - External sound blocking is EXCELLENT! No questions about that. The BASS response is MINIMAL at best.The sound overall is not the cleanest either. I can get this kind of sound from any $10 earbuds. The only advantage THESE give me is that they seal out the noise from outside.I am not an earbud-expert. The only other in-canal earbuds I've tried are the Sony MDR-EX71SL. THOSE earbuds sound much MUCH better!Accepted - they don't do AS good a job of sealing your ear as the Etymotic 6i Isolators, but they can produce MUSIC! The bass response is EXCELLENT (a TEENSY bit over the top sometimes). Overall sound is a LOT cleaner than the Isolators. Even if the price of Etymotic 6i Isolators and the Sony MDR's were swapped...i'd go for the Sony's.I'm not the most eclectic person when it comes to music, but I dont really listen to heavy metal or hard rock. Even so - One thing I found is - Bass MATTERS! I read the reviews before buying 6i's and they said the bass response wasn't THAT great, but I figured how much of a difference would they make anyway? I thought they'd still deliver decent bass..they're $70 earbuds for crying out loud!but they don't!and the sound is not so clean either.That kills them.
Amazon customer service verified that this is a typo on this product and it is really a PC133 not PC100 module. This was a few days ago but they still have not corrected the error. Do not order if you need PC100.
Every CD that I used it on, it didn't seem to help. They still wouldn't read on my cd player or computer. The little packets of cleaner were a pain. I got the stuff all over the place. They only give you two littlecleaning towelettes. Very disappointing. Not worth even the small price that I paid for it.
This card worked great for 2 months, during which time it traveled to Istanbul and New York with me. Unfortunately, halfway through my trip to New York it failed. I have been unable to use it in my camera since then, although unlike some reviewers I was able to get my photos off of the card.
This pc crashed a few times already, lost music files. Wireless keyboard and mouse have software issues. I will buy a Mac next time.
I have a wide screen 17" laptop and this sleeve was too small...But if it wider it would have been perfect.
I purchased 3 units. had to send one back for replacement and now 2 months later 3 out of the total of 4 are bad and not working.
I have used an MC-30 almost every day for 2 yrs. We severed the cable and had to order a new one here. This new one lasted less than 2 days before it began miss-firing. Then we saw the neck behind the nut (that affixes to the body) was cracked. Wires exposed.On comparison with my old one, it's clear they are two different products. My old good one say made in Japan. Its not a plastic connector, its a sturdy rubber-like material that can be flexed a small amount. The latest one is hard plastic and says made in China. Given any tug or torque on the cable is going to 'wrench' this joint, it's clear why the plastic cracked, and a rubber casing offers the sufficient amount of stress relief to keep the cable alive for a significantly longer period.Not too long ago the guys at fstopers dot com posted a similar review about a Nikon grip [...]. I guess Amazon doesnt care, and I didnt pay enough attention.
I wanted to like this heating pad and I was sitting against it in bed reading, but my arm kept brushing past the hard plastic edges of the actual pad, which kept sticking out of the cover. This constant scratching was irritating. The sponge that you moisten is so thin that it tore the first time I tried to put in back in the cover. The length of the pad was however a good feature,
The HP 23 printer cartridge is defective. The only color it prints is purple, and I wish I had purchased the replacement directly from HP. Haven't had any difficulty with their cartridges. Less expensive isn't always a good thing.
They sound great and will not fall out of your ear when you are running/exercising. They fit so well that they drown out most of the noise on the subway even when the volume is off.I must admit, however, they are not durable.My 3rd set just started giving me problems this week. The plug connection is always the same issue- there must be a design flaw or something.After 2+ years and 3 sets I am currently looking for a new brand.
My wife got this for me at Christmas, and after one trip - the screen cracked internally. (No, it was not dropped! I watched it crack before my eyes!) I have been reviewing a lot of the comments on various websites and have found that Phillips apparently have discontinued this line. Since then, I tried taking it back to Circuit City, who told me even though we had purchased a full price repair policy, that they could do nothing for us. (Hint: I will be happy to hear Circuit City's side of the story, but they didn't impress me in the least.)After my wife, who purchased the unit for me, talked for nearly an hour with the phillips people, they agreed to an RMA. Their RMA replacement will take between 10 and 15 days once they get the unit, to ship another. I can't say I'm really surprised, but I'm not that impressed either. I did recieve it in reasonable time at no cost, except for my shipping back to them. The worst part was, I was on a trip and had to lug the unit all over the USA just to be able to return it - in hopes of finding another. Many units I have read are being returned for faulty/noisy drives. I had issues with some DVD's, but it mostly was due to how well the disk was seated in the drive. This is definately *NOT* suitable for a child or anyone with low tolerances. Also, when I got it back - they failed to return my carry case or the sling for the back of the car seat. Phillips - I am NOT impressed by your product or your service. Feel free to "fix" the situation should one of your people read this review.
I purchased this product and have had nothing but problems. The first one I bought was no good had to return it. The second one allowed me to answer my phone but wouldnt display the name. After about 20 calls to customer support, the tech. told me that my win modem was not compatible with the hc3000. This was after having to search for the proper ID box, Putting my phone company through the ringer and a couple trips to the store. Just put a second phone line in the house you are better off. Unless you dont mind putting an older slower modem in your CPU, and paying well beyond an above what you expected to.
Wow - not impressed at all. I guess you truly get what you pay for. These produce a really shallow sound that's either tingy or over-bassed (depending on your bass volume setting). After 15 min. trying the bass volume at different settings I just couldn't find one that was acceptable. Something about the sound of these speakers irritates the crap out of me! I'll probably return them and upgrade. If you're going to use them a lot for music and movies - i highly recommend throwing down some extra bucks - I'm returning these!FYI: the ipod holder?? are you kidding me logitech? that is the cheesiest gimmick i've seen - can't believe you even wasted your time producing that flimsy POS.
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.
As a graphic designer, I've been using the Pantone PMS Matching system for over 15 years, and was excited to get the Pantone Color Bridge set. However, it was a 2005 edition, and the colors were no longer all "true," especially the CMYK mixes. I had a print job almost ruined because I used the CMYK mix on the bridge set. Upon seeing a printed proof of my job, I double-checked the ink setup on another CMYK chart, and realized the Bridge color was very wrong. I returned the set the next day, as this could have been a very costly mistake. On a positive note, Amazon made the return very easy.
On the plus side: The sound quality is satisfactory for the price provided the buds are actually in the ear canal.On the down side: The biggest problem is they do not remain snug in my ear canal. Instead I have to push them into the ear canal where the sound can be best heard. But as soon as I start any kind of movement, household chores, work outside, or exercise, the buds fall out of the ear canal. So you can either push them back every few seconds or turn the volume on your player up - which will give you tinny high frequency sound only. They may work if you have a larger ear canal, the size of say the Chunnel or the Big Dig. The ear loops are of lightweight plastic and not adjustable at all. So there is no way to achieve a snug fit whereby the buds remain in place. There is no sound isolation whatsoever so they are no good for a plane or any environment with ambient noise. I've revised this review so I can add that I have found them to be unusable for any task except listening while sitting totally still.
I ordered these after doing some research on headphones for children. I wanted something for 7 year old son so he could listen to his music and Nintendo DS without hurting his ears. When I received these today I realized that I could not control the volume and they go up to 106 decibels, which can damage hearing. I tried them on and they can get way too loud. They fit decent and have the padded over the ear design that I wanted but the volume is not a safe level. I am returning them and I ordered Myphones by Griffin Technologies. They only go up to 85 decibels, which is a safe sound level. They also have the same padded over the ear design, which I like since it helps block out other noise and he doesn't have to stick anything in his ear.MyPhones Volume Control Headphones
The first 550 we purchased was DOA. Returned to seller, and replaced with #2. #2 worked for 30 days, then dead. Past sellers return limit, so sent to Fuji. 3 weeks now, waiting for replacement... Don't buy this camera!!
Bought the item ...No instructions ... Used my imagination and what I have read on several forums ... Placed the Receiver dirctly in front of the Satellite receiver box, about three inches away from the box infra-red eye ...Placed the sender in a room on the ground floor, about 50 feet away with walls and stairway in between .. Pointed the remote and nothing happened ...Took the sender to the room where the Receiver unit was, placed it about four feet away from the Receiver unit and tried changing channels in the same room ...after many, many and I mean many tries (about one hour time), I was able to change one channel ...then nothing more .. I tried attaching the enclosed eye to the infra-red eye of the box ..but that did not improve anything!My opinion and rating: It is a complete waste of money and time to buy this product. There is no way I would recommend anyone to buy it.
I got this as a present a few years ago, and I loved it. I used it for about a month and it completely died on me. I brought it back to the store where it was purchased and they unhappily gave me a new one. I have had this one for a year or two and now just a few weeks ago this one also stopped working. The time is still displayed but I cant use the alarm, cd player, sounds, or radio. I really liked it, but I dont think I will be getting anything from Timex in the future.
Yes, it can be used, but the longevity is too short, only for one month...where can I repair it? thx
I like the Sansa products in general over anything w/a tiny i in front of it. However, this product, designed to work w/the Sansa Fuze is the biggest POS I've ever bought before. The Fuze doesn't seat correctly in the docking station forcing me to use the headset port/aux port. The sound is abysmal. I can barely hear the music over the tinny staccato crackle of the static pouring from the speakers. I bought it primarily to use while getting ready for work in the morning so that I didn't have to have my stereo on while the kids were asleep or fight w/headphones. However, having given it a shot (and thrown away the packaging so no chance in returning it)I'm back to headphones.Bottom line, if you have $50 burning a hole in your pocket, you'd be better off setting it on fire and enjoying the brief bit of heat it puts off before turning to ash then you would in using this product for it's intended use.
Above average player for the money ($$).Pros- Convenient pocket size.- Screen information w/ backlit display.- Battery life.- Good sound.Cons- Slow startup.- Doesn't play CDRWs.- Stopped working consistently ~9 months into ownership.
Despite even the Apple site stating that the unit is Touch g2 compatible and the box having a sticker on it stating it as well, the dock will NOT charge the a Touch g2.The user guide is terrible. It makes no mention at all as to what the USB port on the rear of the unit is for.The sound is adequate.
At first I really loved this camera; it took great quality photos and the best part was that it was cute and compact...I really loved the design. But after 2 years of use, it's rewind mechanism suddenly stopped working, and I don't think it was dropped or mishandled in any way. It usually has automatic rewind feature, but one day, it made a funny whirring noise as it "rewinded" when in actuality it didn't rewind at all.Needless to say, I opened the cover to take out the film and the roll was ruined from the light exposure. I was very disappointed not only because the camera broke, but because I lost some great photos. The repair shop told me it would cost [$$$] to repair, I didn't think it was worth it so I'm now searching for a more reliable camera. I don't think I will buy another Olympus camera for a long time to come.
I found that the Belkin XM radio antenna works well for quality of sound and signal strength. The ear pieces, fixed position, hurt my hears; they are large and protrude into the ears.
I purchased the Rio Cali and enjoyed using it except for the fact that you can't organize your music. All of the songs are just dumped into the unit without folders. Everything was fine until it fell off my stair climber (about 4 1/2 feet) onto the 1 inch rubber mat below. When I picked up the unit, the power button was stuck in the depressed position. The unit still worked until I pushed the button again and the unit turned off. Now it is dead. I found this to be strange since the Cali is described as having a protective rubber shell. I have never dropped this unit before because I normally keep it in the arm strap. I just got off the phone with Rio Customer Service and they told me that I can have it fixed for $49.00. I can buy a new one for $49.88 at J&R. The new Forge is the same design and will probably break if you drop it. My suggestion is to stay away from Rio mp3 players. They are very fragile and once a problem arises, they are dead. This was my 3rd and last Rio mp3 player. The first two died from firmware malfunctions. I keep buying them because they are cheap, however, in the long run I am spending more money than I would for an iPod with a 1 year warranty.
Gave me a break, this was a true con artist. amazon should drop from his advertisment. This makes double con ! Increadible, try to rip off the client by giving false advertisement. What you see in the ad is not what you get. BE CAREFUL
I was shocked to find that such a simple product doesn't even do what it is supposed to do. It won't charge either of my iPOD shuffles, but returning it is more expensive that buying something that does work!
I've been using this printer for a few months now. It is quiet, very fast for its price, produces very good quality print. It also works flawlessly as FAX and copier.A few weeks ago I bought NetGear's PS110 print server, so I was concerned that the printer would not work with the print server. Everything works better than expected. I love it!On occasion I wish it had a flatbed scanner for copying of irregular size pages. On the other hand, it auto-feeds paper from the source, while a flatbed with the comparable price probably will not have this feature.So far I've had excellent experience with this unit and recommend it to everyone.Almost 2 years later: a couple of months after my review the printed pages started having ever increasing gray spots until the gray color covered the entire page. All sugestions by the printer's manual failed except what I have not tried -- replacing the cartridge or the drum -- because this was supposed to happen much later, not after printing just a few hundred pages on a brand new printer (we do not print much.)At this point I can read the printed text, but the quality is not good. I have not used other laser printers and cannot compare how long those would survive, but I have been very disappointed with my experience. Hence changing the starts from 5 to 1.
7 mos into use(average 2 dvd`s a week),unit started to show white sands after 30 mins then totally washes out the picture after another 15 mins. called customer service , lady advices to ship unit to new jersey service center...sucks i have to pay shipping plus possibly labor, only parts are warranted for 1 year. my advice, get another model or brand.
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....
Another fine example why you shouldn't waste your cash on Apple products. Apple had a perfectly fine airport card form factor. Apple chose to change it, and added the word &quot;Extreme&quot;.This card will only work in the newest Apple computers. Next year when the 802.11h standard is introduced, Apple will change the form factor again to &quot;Extremer&quot; and your Macintosh won't work with it. You'll have to purchase a completely new Macintosh computer. But guess what? none of your software will work on that new computer's OS11. You'll have to purchase all new software. But guess what? OS11 won't work with any of your printers, keyboards, mice, scanners, or drives. You'll have to purchase all new support components. No problem right, you're loaded!
Bought this at Best Buy without first researching (my fault). Spent about $120 for the player plus another $90 for the HDMI cable. Like the other reviewer(s) the player is not HDMI friendly. You first have to hook up the player via S-Video or Composite cables to run the setup to select the HDMI (very cheesy, a lot of people were asleep in the design room on that).About 1 out of 4 starts of the player, the picture goes horribly green and you have to restart the player.About 1 out of 5 starts the player completely locks up, you cannot hit the power button, it is non-responsive. You have to physically pull the power cable to 'reboot' it.During playback the player constantly freezes for 2 - 5 seconds (picture an extended layer change, but more frequent).You can't easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 movies, you have to run through setup. This is a pain when you have a mixture of Widescreen and Fullscreen DVDs (we have a lot of children's DVDs that are 4:3). The 4:3 movies stretch and the actors look fat.OK, the good:Video quality (when the player works) is pretty good. I really can't tell the difference between teh upconverted HD [digital] image and the traditional [analog] image.My first DVD player was a Toshiba (I think 2109) we absolutely loved it. The only reason I replaced it after it worked for years and years was because we bought a new HD TV and I wanted a player with progressive scan. I bought a Sony 5 disc changer that only lasted a year before breaking.Not only would I NOT suggest this player, I would stay away from Toshiba players in general, my experience (and that of others) is that bad.I now find myself having to replace our DVD player yet again, this time because the product failed to deliver what they were supposed to (a working product).
I bought both the Axion AXN-9700 7-Inch Widescreen LCD Digital Picture Frame and Coby DP772 7-Inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player in the same time.Comparing it to Copy its just not the value for money, the colours arent that good so if you want to put the frame on a desk or table the people around wont have a good luck unless they take it and stare at it to realize whats the pic. about.in summary you dont want to spend this money on something not that value.try other brands i suggest
This is the 3rd Drum for our Brother printer that we have ordered as being "new". They have all in fact been re-manufactured.The reason I know they are not new is that re manufactured drums will not clear out the "please replace drum soon" code on the printers menu and if you inspect the drum, you can find toner still inside the drum from the last time it was used.Also the box appears genuine, but when you open the box, the bag that the drum comes in is not factory sealed by brother, but in fact folded over and taped.I do not want the hassle of returning it, but unfortunately in the future I will order from office depot as they still seem to be able to sell the drums new.Thank you for asking for my rating, but I am not a very good reviewer I am afraid,Charles Barry McIlvainTradeForce StaffingPortland, Oregon
I bought this DVD drive 3 monthes ago to use it for watching DVD's as well as using it as a regular CD-Rom drive. Now it ceases to work after running a few minutes. This DVD player lacks reliability. It works nice the first couple monthes of light use, with the ocassional freeze up or glitch, but after a couple monthes the drive becomes very problematic and picky in playing DVD's, and eventually just constantly freezes up your computer, forcing you to reboot over and over again. I highly DO NOT recommend this drive. I most likely will buy a name brand DVD drive next to replace this one, such as a pioneer or Toshiba. Hopefully those will be more reliable.
These readers have a very high failure rate and getting it replaced under the manufacturer's warranty is a nightmare! Of the ten I purchased over the past 3yrs., all have failed in under 3mos. and I wasn't able to get them replaced by the manufacturer.... Buyer beware!
The keyboard is so-so. Seems to work ok, but took me 3 weeks to get even close to comfortable typing on it. Very randomly sized buttons and weird spacing just didn't feel anything like the other microsoft natural it was replacing.The mouse on the other hand was designed by someone without hands. It took all of 5 minutes for it to start hurting my hand and wrist. Not to mention the amazing amount of jitter. If you hold it still for a while and then try to move it again there is almost a second of lag for it to realize you are moving it. Doesn't seem like much to most people I am sure. The problem is if you play any kind of game it can ruin them for you. All in all a horrible mouse. I replaced it 2 weeks after I purchased this combo.
This back rest does not stay in place on the chair. I spend half my day adjusting this thing as it slips all over the place. It is cheap and does not provide good support. The mesh gives too much so you sink into the chair back anyway. Spend a little extra and get one with better support.
My Pioneer PD-F1009 CD player has great sound. However, the random play does not function right. I have many CDs and songs loaded, and there is a core group of maybe about 20 (out of more than 500) songs that, on random play, are played much more often that is possible in a truly random programming. Before buying the F1009 I had the PD-F407, and it had the same problem.
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.
This has the worst reception and sound I ever heard. After misplacing my Aiwa ld-cr121 radio - which was incredible, I picked up this Sony. Besides the horrible reception the clip for the arm band blows and falls when I'm running.Don't bother looking for the Aiwa it as small as a lighter - sound and reception was incredible. So, Sony bought Aiwa and that was the end of that. Sony has become terribly disappointing and I will really think twice about buying a sony again.
Not only can I not get this to work with my TV (I bought it because my old TV remote finally died), I can't even tell if anything's happening when I try to program it because of a lack of activity lights/indicators. As a rule, I like Sony products, but this one really stinks.
Unit works ok , however if you use it seldom and need instructions when you do , look elsewhere. Garmin has no instructions manuals , none , you can download and print them on 8x10 paper which is not handy to keep in the car. You would think for the amount of money you spend they would give you a manual.
After spedning a lot of time researching some new earphones, I settled on this pair. Opening the box the contents looked immediately used. Then the actual earphones as well as the foam covers both were covered in orange earwax. UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! Talk about gross... I showed my wife and we could honestly not believe that we received these in teh mail form a supossedly reputatble retailer. nasty. immediatlety returned and I will buy these form a brock & mortar reltailer now.
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.
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.
i also bought this plasma, only to receive an e-mail from amazon 2 days later stating the order was canceled because the seller could not receive payment from amazon. why is the seller on amazon? how could they allow this? there is no way to call amazon, & if you try to e-mail, forget it, you get a auto-reply with a sorry, but, response. you are better off buying local and paying a few more dollars....
I have had this camera for three years and have never had a picture worth printing. The pictures are always blurring, they are ruined by lighting from the outside. The photos are terrible!! Don't buy this camera. I am online now to find a new camera. This one was a waste of my money!!!
Bought it to replace lost HP Envy 'dongle' RJ to USB plug. Did not work. Had to go back to HP at a "price".
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.
I bought this to use in a GoPro Helmet Hero HD video camera. At 720p and 60fps settings, the card won't keep up with the camera even though some Class 4 cards I've used will. I'm going to have to relegate this card to still camera use. I had good luck with the Sandisk 16gb video card which is only rated at Class 4.SanDisk SDSDHV-016G-A15 16GB Video HD SDHC Card (Black)
I bought this item because I didn't feel like spending the extra money for an Apple charger or buying a really cheap product, so this seemed like a good compromise. I chose this one because of the overall positive reviews that it received. It worked great for about a month and I was able to charge my Ipod Video maybe 5 times, and then it just suddenly burned out. When I plug it in now, the light doesn't come on and the Ipod doesn't recognize that it is connected at all, and the charging indicator on the Ipod doesn't come on either. I checked the USB cable that came with it and it seems to be fine (for now), so at least I got an extra USB cable for my $10. Maybe I was just unlucky, but after my experience, I would recommend spending the extra money and buying a genuine Apple charger unless you can find a cheaper product that is definitely reliable, such as one from another brand name company. This way, you can also guarantee that your Ipod won't be damaged by some cheap charger (thankfully mine wasn't).
I agree with the majority of the reviews presented for this mp3 player. Yes, it is compact and lightweight but the problems outweigh this. The software included with the mp3 player is horrible, and while trying to upload songs onto the player, the program will freeze up. I have downloaded all of the software upgrades to no avail. The mpio website, just like the manual for the mp3 player, is not in english. Well, I guess they are, but whoever translated them did a very poor job. The broken english is hard to understand and the player is hard to figure out without proper instructions. I would not recommend ANY mpio products, especially this one. I would stick to brand names like the iPOD where you know you will be able to get the proper support. That will be my next purchase.
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
The latches on the battery/ media card door broke within 5 months from normal use and Olympus Service center staff pretended that they lost my reciept to drag out the time (so I get tired of waiting for my camera)and not fulfill my warrantee. After I sent them another copy of the reciept they told me that the repair is not covered because it is "impact damage" which is rediculous... if you scroll down through the reviews you will see that I am not the first person to have this problem with the camera or with the warrantee which Olympus does not deliver on. DO NOT BUY THIS unless you want to lose your money and time.
I recently bought this product, tried to install using installation CD, which locked up on the 9th step. Called tech support, was told the product, which was bought that day, was no longer under warranty as Lynksys bases warranty on production date, not date of purchase,(i'm not making this up!) so warranty expired while on Staples shelf. "Manilla Mary" told they would believe me this one time and give me a one time complimentary tech support session. Declined and went and exchanged for another of the same model, which had 9 months remaining on the one year warranty, spent 9 (yes, 9, i'm not joking) hours with "Rangoon Randy" "Phillipine Phil" etc over three nights only to find they are clueless on setting this up. I still don't have a functioning router and don't know what the answer is but Lynksys most DEFINITLY isn't it.
The short and sweet: The button positions do not make sense...the overall design is less than user friendly and the radio gets really bad reception no matter what station you listen to. I was warned about buying RCA products, and now I know why. I think I'll listen next time.
Be aware, as most sales people are not, that SATA cables with a right angle connector to the drive come in right and left handed versions. These will run in opposite directions, so depending on your computer, the cable might not reach the motherboard sata port and may interfere with the cabling to a second adjacent hard drive. The one I received (no choice offered) was of the wrong handedness and would not work.
I returned it back to Amazon, although I have to pay for all the shiping fee.
I bought a Nano and this item for my wife. Unfortunately, this item is for the old Nanos, not the 3G Nano. Too bad they don't state this in the writeup.
I was warned off of D-Link products a few years ago by one who knows about such things. I should have listened to him. This particular item didn't function at all. After an hour on the phone with the polite, but ultimately useless, support agent, she admitted it was defective and it should be returned. No more D-Link products for me, I'll stick to Linksys--whose products have worked for me 100% of the time.
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!
I know it's been stated before, but I just wanted to add to the growing list of complaints about this product not actually being adaptable to all iPods. I ordered a 5th generation Nano hoping to play it through my home stereo system, only to find sound coming out of the tiny built in speaker. I searched in vain for an internal setting that would fix the problem, but after a brief online search I discovered that others were had this problem too. Next time I'll make sure to read the reviews *before* purchasing...
This little player would have been great... if it worked. I could have easily gotten over the proprietary cord (though Samsung should sell extras... ), easily gotten past the charger situation (I have a USB charging dock) but the fact that the player would freeze and took forever to load was a deal breaker. I left it plugged in for a few days, hoping it would "call home" as another reviewer suggested it might... but it didn't. I tried resetting the thing, that didn't work and then I returned the defective hardware to Amazon (kudos for accepting the return and prompt credit)I really don't want an iPod, don't want to use iTunes as I deal with either CD source or MusicGiants (not a fan of compressed "low def" music on my home stereo)... but if the two best runners up are Samsung and Sansa... both of whose players have major software issues what can one do. People wonder why iPod owns the market, maybe because their stuff works out of the box (and I was a member of the anything but iPod club who is throwing in the towel and buying an 8 gig Nano to replace my outdated 1 gig Creative (which is actually still a great runners MP3... as long as you have your playlists worked out... tiny is good and I don't like touching the player during a run anyway))
There is a lot of lens flare with this glass.."You get what you pay for" comes to mind with this one...It does work for the most part. it keeps your lens safe... :P
This machine is conceptually great, but very unreliable. It breaks down quite often, and there are constant problems with the scanner and print heads.
Amazon sells this memory as PC100. It isn't. It is PC133. (Maybe what you meant is PC2100?) Unfortunately, it doesn't work in my Toshiba Satellite Pro 4300, which requires PC100 memory. The PNY site says that PC133 is OK in a PC100 slot. Another retailer specifically states that PNY PC133 memory is NOT backward compatible with PC100 or PC66 slots. Seems that they are correct.I can't tell you if these SODIMMs are good, bad, or indifferent. They are going back to Amazon on the first thing smoking.
I bought this to record our band practices and to play some kid book cassettes. It was ok - not great, but just fine for the price - until it just froze up completely. Hmmm... about two weeks after the short warantee period. (No abuse, it was treated very gently.)
I wanted to love this lens. Sadly, it simply doesn't perform well.The focus issues with this lens have been written about ad nauseum, but I found that the focus issues manifested themselves differently than what I'd read here. It's not that the lens doesn't focus - it's that it focuses on the wrong thing.I was shooting this lens on a D40, which has five-point autofocus. I shot a series of engagement pictures entirely with this lens, and I used this lens heavily for a wedding. The amount of light that you get with an f/1.4 is incredible, and was a lifesaver in a dimly-lit church, but I lost dozens and dozens of shots because they were slightly out of focus. The lens would claim to be focused on one point, but would have focused ever so slightly on something just out of the bracket. The result is hard to tell on camera during the shoot, but unmistakable when viewing the pictures full-size.Furthermore, this lens has NO manual focus override. You can't grab the focus ring, and there's no switch. The only thing you can do is use the AF lock on your camera.If all you are doing is still portrait work in which you have careful and controlled handling of your subject, this lens is superb. Portraits are beautiful with it, and I found the bokeh to be very pleasing. The shots that *were* in focus are colorful, well-lit, superb pictures.Ultimately, though, this lens isn't versatile enough due to the focusing issues. It's too bad - Sigma nearly hit a home run with this one.If you're considering this lens and have read all the reviews as I did, please hear me on this: The focusing issues *are* a problem, and they *will* cause you to lose pictures. It's not a matter of, as I thought, some people not knowing how to use the lens. The lens has focusing issues, plain and simple.I guess I'll try the new Nikon 50mm f/1.4, although I sure wish it was the wider 30mm of this lens. So close, but so far.
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 have constantly had problems with any Memorex media, both single layer and dual layer. I've thrown away dozens of discs. Similar problems as others have mentioned here, skipping, disc errors, inconsistent recording, high pitched sqealing in and out of the audio, very annoying, and on and on and on. I have had the best luck with Sony media. Stay away from anything with Memorex on it, this stuff is the worst media out there. I will never buy Memorex again. It's the cheapest media out there when it's on sale, but alas, you get what you pay for.
If you don't already have a power supply compatible with this charger, you will need to order one - which is another $40+ shipping. That is one heck of an expensive cradle.I can't understand why power supply unit is not included with this. When was the last time you bought a piece of electronics when you had to order power supply separately? If the idea was to componentize it, there should've been an option/product with power supply included.Garmin GPSs rock but Garmin ripoff continues.
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.
Recorded disc from the Mini DV Camcorder does play. but the recording disc is blurred and Hangs. it does not playI recommend don't buy this product.
These headphones sound great and at first fitting feel very secure. However, once you start running and bouncing, they will practically fall off your head and dangle from your ear. I'm not sure what non-slip means. Anyway, if you are looking for comfortable headphones that sound pretty good and you aren't planning to run with them, go for it.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this device but I did not like the installation. After installing this device a different USB device no longer functioned properly and so I had to uninstall this device to get it to work again...Also, Bluetooth is a relatively new networking technology and documentation is sparse about what protocols support what functions or even if a particular device will support the protocol to get the function a person wants. I wanted the FTP protocol so I transfer files from my cell phone to my computer without hooking up the stupid USB cable to the computer all the time. The phone supports sync and so does the IOGEAR device but I found out the speed of my phones bluetooth was slower than IOGEAR so to do a sync took a couple of hours for a few pictures. Suffice it to say this device has limited use for me. Fortunately, it didn't cost much but I'll be happy when the day arrives when I don't have to hook-up the USB to or remove the microSD from my cell phone to transfer photos or music.
Had this for three months before it developed the dreaded "Jensen twelve-inch flattulence." Great deep bass until sleep mode and then "brrrAAAAAAPPPPPP!" and no signal. Turning it off and waiting a few minutes helps but then it starts farting again! While highly entertaining during romantic movies, it gets downright irritating when you're watching Star Wars and Darth Vader starts passing gas.
It not work on my hp 3955.I was call HP 3 times,but I get the difference answer every time.,finally they told me the negative answer.And told me my PDA was out of guarantee,need to call the tech. support with charge .($$$)( They care about customer pay them only,don't care about what is the customeron feeling)sandisk was give me the answer fast than HP. (it was not work on it card w/memory ,but it was too late )Some one told we don't check the website before we buy it, but it was hard to get the answer sometime.before I order it card,I was read the review from someone on amazon site to told ,it was working on hp 3955,but it was not !!
Battery is good fit mechanically, however it is difficult to charge & charge disappears rapidly when below 50%. Battery will only charge properly when computer is in full operation.
Your better off putting the sensor in your sock on the inside of your heel (which is not as secure and more uncomfortable). I ran about 2 miles of intervals using this on my track shoes. It only recorded about 0.25 miles. Had to delete that entire workout because it lowered all my averages. I don't recommend this for the sensor.
Stay away from Lexmark. They will suck you fry on printer ink. The ink cartridges have chips installed which allows a counter to check reuse preventing refills. The driver software also loads spyware type programs relaying cartridge info. All this crap just to make sure you buy all new cartridges from Lexmark. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The software was burned onto a blank disc and it seemed to install just fine, but when ever I try to load the program, it freezes up and says &#34;Not Responding&#34;. Feels like a waste of money.
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 bought this years ago for $40 online only to find out a month later that they were on sale at BB for $20 and later $15 at Compusa with rebate. That was a bummer! The other bummer thing is that setting it up as a wireless adapter for my ReplayTV DVR (so it can download the TV guide wirelessly) was a total pain! I have to call tech support (India and Philippines) 3 times! They even had to send me to level 2 tech support to get this working. When I got a new Panasonic TV last year I tried connecting the adapter so it can stream video from Amazon or download updates wirelessly. I had to do a different setup and it took me a while to do it. However, when I set it up back to my DVR, it will not connect to my wireless network anymore. Something got screwed up and I can't call tech support anymore because they will charge me $1 per minute since it's way beyond it's warranty. This thing is still selling online everywhere after all these years and the price has never come down to that $15 level. It's a nifty little gadget but it's very temperamental. That's why I give it 2 stars.There are a couple of other devices like it on sale from TrendNET and Asus (and the D-link DAP-1350) but not sure if their setup are more user-friendly.
While Altec Lansing makes great speakers, I was a bit disappointed with these as they lacked "power" and volume. Now it could be the sound card of the laptop I hooked them up to itself but I know when I plug in my Bose noise canceling headphones, I get tons of volume and rich sound.I've held on to the speakers but to be honest, after using them once or twice, I've tucked them away in a closet and haven't used them yet.
Bought the trackball based on the reviews here, but I'll be throwing it in the trash after 1 day.I bought it for use with a laptop, primarily for playing poker. I was getting the hang of the thumb operation pretty quickly, and I'm convinced I'll love it -- IF I find a device that works better. This one is super-light, super-flimsy (quality level like what comes with kid toy remotes at Christmas). I could live with that, but on this one the ball itself is flawed. I set the pointer speed to max, and one full sweep of the thumb moves the cursor very nicely from one edge of my screen to the other. Sound good so far? Yes, but in the up-down direction it gets stuck, sometimes it goes fully from top to bottom, then the same thumb action barely moves the cursor. Like the kind of stuff you'd experience with a regular mouse when it gets dirty after a few months of use. Except this device is brand new!Maybe I just got a bum one, but given the number of comments about quality, it seems I'm not alone. How frustrating! I hope a higher-quality manufacturer like Logitech introduces a hand-held device!Btw, for poker players: the Targus wireless number pad works great!
Anyone in search of a router for their modem please do yourself a favor and be very careful in how you go about shopping for a router because I just got finished within a month ago returning a defective one back to Amazon that if I knew what was wrong with it in the first place I never would have bought it. Around 3 or 4 months ago where I live there was a very bad rain storm that knocked out power here and disabled my internet for 4 days. When the power was restored, somehow my router went defective and I was never able to get it working again. So I began shopping around for an exact replacement for this router and found one on Amazon. I paid close to $50 for it and later found out that I could have gotten a wireless one for the same price. This router I bought as a replacement was called a cable/dsl type. Well, I got it connected just like the original one I had and after I got it connected, there was a problem. I did everything I could think of to get it working but no luck. I contacted by internet service provider and we went through the steps necessary to get it working. We must have spent around an hour doing different combinations but still no luck. So then they told me to contact the manufacturer and get help there. I did and spending around an hour we still could not get it working. So then they asked me for the serial number on the router. When I gave them the number, they told me the router's warranty expired August 29, 2009. And because of this, they could not help me get it going. So then I contacted the seller at Amazon and had to pay out of my pocket to have it sent back. So, anyone who is wanting to buy a router, do yourself a favor and demand the seller give you the serial number before you buy it because you may go through the same thing I just went through. And to help you, here is the serial number of the defective router: C2129AEF3B6. If you buy a router with this serial number, demand the seller reimburse you for the return shipping because they sent you a defective router. If the seller still gives you trouble, contact Amazon and report them.
I have had this camera for just over a year. 8/14/03 is the purchase date. I used it a total of 12 times for maybe 20 minutes max, kept it locked up when not in use, and now it doesn't work. I paid extra for Sony "quality". There were other cameras I would have rather had (cheaper, more compact with more features) but bought the sony because of Consumer Reports listing Sony's as having low occurances of repairs. One thing I did like better when this camera was working was the nightshot feature. It was much better than the night shot feature on the Panasonic GS-15 I just bought to replace the Sony.I called Sony and they offered my a flat fee of 269.00. Not willing to throw good money after bad because I have already spent over 600.00 dollars on a camera that only lasted a year with only a few uses.
After using the camera for about 1 month, it stopped working. It's completely dead. The bigger problem is that there will not be another camera in stock for 2 months!!Another family member has the Coolpix 4100 and we feel the 4600 is inferior to that model.
THE ITEM SHOWN IS NOT WHAT THIS MERCHANT SENT ME!!!! I AM SO DISAPPOINTED!!! AS MUCH MONEY AS I SPEND HERE - BELIEVE ME - I WILL BE CONTACTING AMAZON TO INFORM THEM OF THIS MERCHANT'S BLATANT MISREPRESENTATION OF IT'S PRODUCT!!!!!!!!
I have had all the problems mentionned in other reviews, I just wish i had read them before buying. It is going back to the store. I will never buy anything Phillips again, they suck. Why bother designing such a good-looking machine, only to give it a crappy remote and being virtually useless ?
It worked okay for about a year, now the LCD won't come on, so I have no idea where I am in the movie. I agree with these reviews entirely. Not a good buy.
I purchased this item thinking that I could manipulate files and make room on my laptop hard drive by transferring them to the portable, but this product will not accomplish that. It allows you to share the same files between two computers, but will not allow you to view the files, move them, or have files stored on the portable without having them on your PC/Mac/Laptop. There was no indication of this "synchronization" process on the package or inserts. I needed to search the WD website to learn what this item is intended for. The website emphatically tells you to NOT use this to back-up your files. I have not doubt that you use it to synchronize files it will work well.
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.
This camera system works great on its own, unfortunately, it operates at 2.41 - 2.47 GHz and interferes with my 2.4 GHz Linksys wireless-G network router at home. Thus, I can either choose to have wireless computer network connectivity OR to use this camera system.
Hi All,Please do not purchase this item. I was fooled and purchased this item. This does not work at all. I did not read the previous reviews, so that was my mistake.
I have been in need of a new Ergonomic Keyboard for some time and finally decided to purchase one. I found the Microsoft 7000 and decides that it would be an adiquate repalcement.I didn't even have it a full eight hours when the Mouse stopped functioning. I called Microsoft, they kept me on the phone for over an hour troubleshooting only to tell me the mouse had to be replaced.They wanted ME to pay to ship it back. They wanted me to wait 10 days before they would ship me out a replacement, and they wanted me tape a shipping order form to the outside and the inside of the box with all the product numbers written out and with an explination as to why its being returned.Its because of Microsoft that I am returning it to the Amazon account I purchased it from without a replacement. I'd rather not deal with Microsoft anymore, from now on I will buy Apple.
The cap fell to the ground after 3 times using this cap keeper. I wouldn't recommend buying it unless you pull the sticker off and glue it to your camera's cap using a proven adhesive.
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
Headphone looks great. Nice, comfy. DID it's job...for 3 months. Although my ear hoops were still attached, the audio jack all of a sudden stopped working. I can only hear on the right side. Like the others, I was careful with mine. So save yourself some money, and buy a Sony...they are more dependable.
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.
I am using the iTrip made for the old model of iPod. I have found it very difficult to get good sounding music on this thing. I am used to using the iRock (a battery version with only 4 stations) for long drives. It works much more reliably and the sound quality has been excellent. Even when the iTrip works the sound is often distorted at normal volume-- noises from base and unclear sounding. When I drive really far from even a small metropolitan area the sound clears up, but I have much better reception with the iRock.
I would hold off on buying this one ( Model BEFW11S4 V.2 )Anytime a cordless phone is used in the house it knocks out my wireless connection.Otherwise it works great when the cordless phone is not used.They do have a new version 5 Ghz.Too late for me,
I will never buy another Epson product. I must have spent close to a thousand dollars replacing un-empty ink cartridges. I don't print very often but ever time I do I need to replace one of the cartridges and there is nothing quite so irritating as replacing a cartridge that you can tell is nearly full. I think Epson should be sued and forced to reimburse us all for their lieing, thieving printers.
I have had this Iriver 20GB for 1 week, in that time I have run with it 4 times. Out of the 4 times it locked up 3 times after playing about 3-4 songs. I heard good and bad about this player but I'm a benefit of the doubt kind of guy. Unfortunately mine was bad. What sold me was the size 20 GB WOW. Well I know better now. Usb dongle is inconvenient and the pictures don't look that great. The player itself looks pretty slick, and the radio seems to work well. I recommend that if you just want to listen to music or exercise this may not be what you want. The novelty of having my whole collection with me is what got me. But if you're like me there's only several artists that I can tolerate to listen to all the time so rotating files does not seem to bad to me NOW. Last thing, They should include a paperclip in the box as often as you have to reset the unit.
It does not work. This the first time that I have ever purchased anything from Amazon, and I was not pleased with the product. I found out that this item did not work too late after the deadline to return it. I placed it in my camcorder a few days after it arrived. I tried to work my camcorder, and nothing happened.
This unit did not work from the start. It picks up the emergency weather channels but none of the other vhs ones.
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!!
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 purchased this with high expectations based on the reviews below, however, I'd have to say I'm disappointed with the product. While the wrap-around band kept the headset in one position (much better than an ear bud), I had to take it off after 15 minutes because it was hurting the outside of my ear.For me, there are four main deficiencies in the design.1. The "padding" of the plastic on the earpiece is thin, rigid, high-density foam, perhaps only 1/8" thick. It really doesn't pad much at all. I'm looking into modifying it with an old headphone ear pad.2. The band itself is pretty rigid, not allowing for adjustment. In fact, there are no available adjustments - if you have a small noggin, the band will extend back behind your head a bit, and if you have a large melon, the band will be tight against the back of your head. I have a 7-1/4 hat size (pretty average) and it almost touched the back of my head.3. There is no volume control on the cord, and the maximum volume is a bit weak.4. The earpiece is only available for the left ear - it cannot be used on the right ear.On the plus side, it does seem very durable, and the boom microphone is just the right length and size. As I mentioned, I may try modifying it, but on freeways the road noise is too strong to overcome the weak volume.
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.
I thought the price was insanely good, would have been nice to know the Shipping & Handling was just as much. I plugged the car charger into my iPhone 3GS and the device said it couldn't use this accessory...NOW if I want to return the item I don't get my S&H back and there is an excessive restocking fee of 30%++
I purchased this router 'cause my previous Cisco died... It did it's job for 3 or 4 years and in this disposible society, I'd be unrealistic to expect more. Since the Cisco name had been around for a long time, I figured I'd try their newest model. I run a small network of 3 PC's and a Wii. I prefer the reliability, security, and speed of a hard wired network (Call me old fashioned). My new unit came and out of the box worked great. That is until I booted up again the next morning... All of a sudden, Windows (the most likely culprit to blame for the problem, no doubt) wanted to set up another network and wouldn't take "No" for an answer. Guess what - no more internet...from any PC or the Wii.Hey - I'm not a Newbie and I'm fairly patient, but let me tell you, Cisco Custoimer Support...It would have been less painful to scrape my teeth against a curb!!! The only helpful suggestion they (including a supervisor) could come up with, was to buy the "more advanced" wireless version. There was no support offered for this unit.I returned it the next day and ordered a Netgear - Smooth, seamless, fast, and secure...Ahhhh...
I was very happy when I got this dvd player home pluged is in and the player worked just fine but when it made to the car It worked for couple seconds you can hear the sound but no picture when i final got it to work it for 15minute then no picture again and it was like that for rest of the night I end up taking it for another but the store did not have any more so got another brand but i will say this it great price and it perfect for a small child on a road trip if you can get it to work right
The card has worked fine for the past few months. I turned on my camera this evening and my camera gave an error saying it needed to be formatted. Luckily I only lost the last 10 or so pictures I'd taken but it was annoying to have the card die so soon. This card has tons of reviews and a very high rating so I may have just gotten a dud. I'm trying another Transcend model to see if I get better results.
first, why does it say : BE THE FIRSTto REVIEW this item ?18 others reviewed it, i saw all thatand based on it, bot this item.sorry, but at least the 2 units i gotare pure junk.open road, nothing in line of sight,max it works for is about 300 yards.thats it.it s a toy.changed to many brands of batteries,sony, energizer, new alkalinesand 3 other brands of NimH fullyand properly charged batteriessoone cannot blame it on batteries at alli got more batteries nowthan most people have in their homes.too bad,was hoping for at least double that distance.300 yrds in open field.inside apt or house, max is about 4 floors, thruthe floorsinside elevator, whre you really might need it,it wont work...most mob fones wont, either, unlessthe elevator has been specailly wired up.thats thattreat as TOYif you get more than 300ydsyou are lucky !maybe yours are very diff from mineinternally.tksk
great card works well but why do companies insist on jippin us when it comes to size?I ordered the 16 gb and in turn I get a card which the max size is 14.7 that is over a gb missing. I would be find with even 15.7 but being over a gb come on people that is a joke
I was amazed when my monitor started shutting off and looked online to find others had the exact same behavior. The monitor was great until 1 year and 17 days. Talk about planned obsolescene! The warranty and the monitor expire at the same time. Fortunately, I bought the extended service plan at Best Buy, so its their problem for now. But, will it die in 3 months after I get it back again?
I Was very dissaponited with this product!!The first thing is the range. I can barley get 5ft. away.The Next thing is I have to put a radio next to my computer instead of computer speakers.Also it does not come with updated software I searched the internet with little luck.
It took me three Wireless PC Cards before I finally found one that worked. The worst part was that neither I nor Linksys tech support realized that the first card didn't work at all until after several months of trying to install it. I worked with several very nice tech support people who helped me uninstall and reinstall the card multiple times, suggested I download fresh drivers (for Windows XP), and finally gave up and advised me to return the card to the place of purchase.I exchanged card 1 for card 2, and on installation it tried to update the card ROM. Unfortunately, it also hung my computer in the middle of the process. Friendly tech support advised that this was an unrecoverable error, and advised me to return the card to the place of purchase.I exchanged card 2 for card 3 which installed in a heartbeat. The only problem I had was that the signal strength was low at the location of my computer. It is excellent three feet to the left, but unfortunately, that's not where my desk is located. I purchased the USB version of the adapter, and the signal strength is excellent in the same location (I suppose because it has an external antenna). But it dangles rather than fitting securely into the PC card slot, so it has its drawbacks too.I've ordered a signal booster to see if that will help with the signal strength issue.Bottom line is that I'm reasonably happy with the results, but it sure took a long time to get there.
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 purcased a digital camera and a 2GB Scandisk from Amazon and should have received it in 2 days on November 25, 2007. I received the camera within the specified time from Amazon but it took Andorama (must be Amazon partners) 3 weeks to ship the ScanDisk 2GB. When I called their Customer Service they said I should return it however, it shoud have to be done in 7 days and I would have to pay the postage. I had already bought a ScanDisk card from a local store. I don't have any issues with the ScanDisk card. I decided not to send the card back since the cost of the postage and Andorama's charges would have left me with hardly any money back. Now I have 2 x 2Gb ScanDisk cards! Check your shipments and take action if what you ordered is not received in timely manner.
I would never buy another Linksys product again in my life. They have the worst costmer service and the 2 people i talked to had no idea what they where doing so they just hung up on me. Linksys is a company that will some day fail because of its bad service
I just ordered this item and neglected to double check the shipping. I wanted four at this price and seemed like a pretty good deal at $10.60, but the shipping and handling turned out to be $21.99! I will go to a bricks and mortar store before I pay that.Ordered canceled.
i dont know a lot about computers but needed 2 mor gigs of ramm looked up my computer and specs ordered 2 of these got them put them in and my computer started beeping shut it down took them out and now my computer wont start up thanks alot amazon
As a competitive runner, I sometimes require tunes for motivation on long training runs. I purchased the PMX 70 to replace a years-old pair of SkullCandy earbuds I had been using for training which ultimately succumbed to sweat and abuse. I pulled the the PMX 70 out of the box, put them right on my head, and removed them 6 seconds later to stop the sharp squeezing pain they created in my ears. These things do not fit. I have an average sized head and I could not see myself using these casually for 10 minutes, let alone on a training run for an hour. I am sending them right back and switching back to ear buds.
This mouse is good for a laptop that you have to carry with you if you are tight on space or for a child. For most adults it is to small, and it is hard to control.
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 had a problem with the rebate and late delivery. So, don't expect to get it ontime even you pay for the delivery cost.
Fully charged rechargable batteries last two days in "alert mode" and new alkaline batteries lasts about six days. Without a radio battery charger, a 74250C is high maintenance with high battery costs. If your families safety is important, the radio should always be in "alert mode" 24/7. Midland lets their 74250C customers down because they should provide a charger with the radio and Midland doesn't offer any for sale. Midland tech advised me to get a 6-volt 100mAh charger. The smallest charger Radio Shack offers is 300mAh which will heat up your unit. Luckily I had an old charger and after changing the plug to a "B", our unit is functioning as it should, not heating up, and should serve our safety needs at home and in our motorhome traveling to different parts of the country as well as unplugging the unit and taking it on day trips in our toad or on hikes. Programing to a specific NOAA is difficult and takes a long process to master the complexities of this radio. Midland seems to have built a good radio otherwise and hoping it will continue working for long service which is in question according to other reviews. Currently it is the best radio on the market to fulfill our desired portable applications and this is because we have a charger for our rechargable batteries in the unit.
I purchased two of these to be used in a clustered environment which means I can't have loss of connectivity. Both switches, after a few weeks, started to reset themselves. I replaced cables and still had the same problem. I RMA'd both and the replacements are the same. DO NOT BUY THEM you will be sorry if you do.
With over 2 years of medium usage (basically used to backup digital photos and media files), this drives shows signs of age - it is clicking and the computer loses connection to it (drive letter disappears) often, and the red LED stays on.I did rescue all data in time by moving it to another external disk before this unit gets into a bad state. After re-formating, it did not get any better. It keeps clicking for no obvious reason. I do not have any confidence to place any data on it, and am ready to declare it "rest in peace".
Received HP 23 ink cartridge and noticed that the "install by" date was almost 2 years ago. Contacted seller by phone and email. Phone rep stated that "install by" date is not important. (Why would HP put it on the package if it was not important?) Cartridge was worse than the one it replaced. Bought another locally and it works fine. Beware this Seller. Unfortunately, system does not allow zero stars.
THIS PLACE SUCKS!!! I NEVER GOT THE BATTERY AND THEY NEVER EMAILED ME BACK WHEN I LET THEM KNOW I DID NOT GET IT!!! DO NOT BUY FROM HERE!!!!!
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.
As an mp3 player, it is great, as long as you do not run with it or speed walk. When I used it while speed walking, there were hard drive errors after 30 minutes and 36 minutes the two times I used it. When I used it while running, there was a hard drive error after two minutes. At that point, I returned it.
I have an HP Photosmart C7280 printer that will not work with this photo paper. There is a code on the back of the paper that is used for the "Auto Sense" feature. This is designed so the printer can recognize which direction the paper is loaded (in case you loaded some sheets the wrong way). Unfortunately, it is more of a problem than a help. No matter how the settings are changed on the printer, it will always print on the perforated tab and leave a blank bar at the end of the picture. I spend about an hour with tech support and they could not get the issue resolved. I strongly recommend against this product. Purchase photo paper that does not have the tab on it.
Really wanted this mouse to work since it looks great next to my new Sony laptop. After a couple of months of routinely losing the bluetooth connection I gave up and ordered a logitech mouse today. Every time I lose the connection, i have to turn my wi-fi switch off/on...remove the mouse from the bluetooth connection...and then add it back on. Sometimes I have to complete these steps multiple times. Hope you have better luck...I just gave up. And it sucks up batteries at a pretty goood pace.
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.
It probably works great for it's intended purpose. I was hoping to use it to connect an HTC EVO to an older television. Unfortunately Sony uses a "Modified" form micro HDMI which is incompatible with the standard micro HDMI that HTC uses.
This is very poorly designed product. It hardly fits the camera. The cover doesn't close. There is no additional space/pouch to carry spare memory card/battery. Unless you want to use this only to protect from scratch, it is not worth it. Also retailer charge 10% stocking fee and accept only within 10 days.
Filter arrived with what appeared to be finger smudges around 50% of the circumference and spots of ? in the center. It did clean up nicely.phil
Not much to say, especially NOT MUCH GOOD, to say about this Printer, horribly BAD, unreliable "Performance," ... I Do NOT recommend it to anyone looking for a multifunction machine that will really be SOLID, and RELIABLE, to use!! ...
I had this amp for 2 years and replaced it very recently with the Onkyo 9555. The Onkyo is 500$, but what a world of difference. If you really want great sound spend the extra money and get the Onkyo amp! I would not recommend this amp. The only thing going for it is that it's cheap.
I purchased this remote at an EXCELLENT price from Amazon, as usual (GRRR8 Prices and Service), to interoperate with my Samsung LNT4671F, Samsung DVD and Dish HD receiver. Anyway, I have to report that to date this has been my "MOST" disappointing purchase ever on the web or else wise. The remote was super easy to configure but from day one I noticed that the software driven remote was not as intuitive as I'd hoped for and in 2 - 3 weeks the remote just plain didn't work; it froze up and one point I had to take the battery out. Eventually it just didn't work AT ALL. Bottom line is the Harmony 1000 has GRRRR8 "Potential" but so does a rock at the top of a steep hill.Thank GAWD for Amazon's return process. They made returning this "item" as EZ as pie. Thanx AMAZON. I think I'll stay away from this remote. I did some research at one of my favorite local places to "look" and was told that as far as Harmony remotes went, my BEST bet was to stay away from the touch screen Harmony "1000" (maybe next release) and that I should have better luck with the Harmony 890. If I should make that purchase I'll keep ya'll posted. Texas is CRAZY about AMAZON.Com. ;}
I owned this system for only a year when it started malfunctioning. It doesn't read some DVDs and will not play CD-Rs. It's an almost excellent all-in-one system with AM/FM, cassette, DVD, remote, and surround sound. You can't find anything like it from any other brand today. This system's reliability was a major disappointment from Panasonic.
We purcahsed two of these for work. Both have problems with the supplmental trays. About 6 times out of 10 these jam and the printer reports being out of paper. The frustration level does not justify the investiment.
They advertise their UPS units as having user replaceable batteries and they sell the user replaceable batteries. Email them on how to connect them, they will tell you NOTHING, policy from the the President!! Spineless management won't stand behind their own products, because their afraid of liability. Can you imagine if car makers took the same approach, they wouldn't provide you with an owners manual!!
They could have been the most perfect 2.1 speakers, but when the unwanted pops and clicks started I just wanted to give them away to get rid of the noise. They are very powerful the wired remote is a plus for me, because my children tend to loose my remotes. They are easy to setup and I have no problem with the size and placement of the speakers in my computer setup. But the poping and clicking is driving me crazy. I must turn the speakers off when not using them or the poping and clicking will remind me to trun them off. It's not the speakers I have switched from right to left and the noise is still there. I have shut down the computer and detatched the speaker cord fromt the soundcard and the noise is still there. The problem is with the amp itself. I will contact tech support and see if I can RMA them. It's a shame that this set of speakers are rated THX and they suffer from a poor electrical design. Now I must spend more money and purchase another pair of speakers from another manufactor.
Worked fine for first six months and then the microphone stopped working. dont know whether it was a bad copy.
This was a complete waste of money. The product's packaging warned that the printer might give a "low ink" warning, but the cartridge was filled to capacity. However, after loading the cartridge, my printer (Lexmark 5150) actually said "black cartridge missing." I purchased two cartridges. The first I was only able to print about 20 pages (text only), in increasingly faded ink before it was too light to be legible. The second cartridge printed completely blank pages.
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 this camera almost 2 years ago. At first it worked well and I was happy. Then about 6 months ago the quality of the pictures took a nosedive. Like several other reviewers, I'm having the same problem with the pictures being very dark and blurry. I went through the manual several times and did the trouble shooting steps online at Sony's website, but couldn't figure out the problem.I called Sony just last week and they had no idea what was wrong with it either. It's not under warranty so they said they would charge me $181.00 for parts/labor/shipping even though they have NO idea what the problem is! I don't see how they can give me a flat price when they have no idea if the camera can be repaired or not. On top of that cost, I would have to pay to ship the camera to them, insured of course. I told them no thanks.My camera isn't even usable. Next time, I'm going with a Nikon.
Bought it for my iPod and didn't work. Tried it with an iPhone and didn't work for that, either. Absolutely terrible product, terrible construction.
First off, let me say that they do in fact work and for nothing, more that casual listening these may do the job. Unfortunately, for myself and others serious earaches and headaches soon follow after long term listening. They just didn't fit right and I have heard the same from other Ipod owners. The included covers are cheap and after they fall off, which they will, while you are taking the buds out of your ears, they will be stretched beyond use.If you go to the gym and have a propensity to sweat as my h*nky self-does, then you will be treated to ear shattering pops as soon as said sweat contacts with the bud's screen. As I have said, the included covers are cheap and will not stop sweat from saturating your phones.However, if you must have headphones that match your Ipod, I guess this is your only option. You could buy Apple iPod Earbud Headphones which for $40 have not received good reviews for the price or Griffin EarJam Earbuds for iPod, read the reviews for these to see if it is worth looking cool to pay for this inferior product. Jay fnord &-)
The DCDi chip is great (for DVI only, see below), but the Samsung player absolutely CRUSHES black levels and it is totally Samsung's fault. It does not pass blacker than black at all. Night scenes in DVDs are almost totally invisible. I have a $2,000 Sony TV that was just recently ISF calibrated by an expert ISF calibrationist with years of experience (a 9 hour process) and I can tell you without any reservation--do not buy this product until Samsung fixes the black level issue or you will regret it. Also, you should be aware that Faroudja's DCDi chip DOES NOT WORK AT ALL if you use anything but DVI to connect to your display! Mine is going back very soon. The Zenith player (318) uses the Faroudja DCDi and it DOES pass blacker-than black . One star is for daytime scenes which are perfect on the player. The 941 (new model) has black level control, but IT DOESN'T WORK ON DVI and as I said, if you connect to ANY other outputs, the DCDi chip is totally useless! What a joke. Run away! Buy the Zenith or the Bravo D2 (or D3) if you want a good upscaling DVD player for your DVI connected display.I thought I would edit to confirm that Samsung KNOWS about the black-crush issue, but they are not planning on offering a fix. They are directing customers to wait for the 941, which SUPPOSEDLY fixes the 931's &quot;issues.&quot; I wouldn't bother.
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.
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!
Over the last few years I have purchased at least a dozen service plans from NEW Company. Like most companies that spread their wings and become giants in their industry, the first thing that goes is quality customer care. Depending on what call center is answering the 800 number, I have received too much misinformation and the all to common, "we don't have that product registered in your file." The second thing that happens is their rates go up.If one is buying any extended service plan via Amazon or any big box retailer, always download and print the warranty and READ it carefully. Do not rely on the old faded original receipt. Make copies of your receipts and keep them with your warranties. As a note, both Sam's Club & Walmart's extended service plans are under the NEW Company umbrella.In the 1990s this company walked on water and I would gladly rate all of their service plans 5 STARS. Scheduling service on products I owned was a breeze. Since 2005, its a 2 STAR crap shoot at best. Recently my computer monitor died. I called the company and they forwarded my submission to a 3rd party service tech. The tech concluded via a telephone walk through that my 14 month old monitor was not repairable and authorized an immediate replacement. The replacement monitor arrived five days later via UPS. It was a reconditioned much older monitor. It works but it is not a NEW product by any means.Upon consulting with a NEW Company rep I was informed that their is no promise that a new product would replace the old one. I looked over my contract and realized that is indeed something the legal gurus at the New Company fondly left out. It only promises replacement and repair.This company loses style points when it comes to extending your Service Plan. The call center cannot authorize extensions. The all too old promise is one of our service agents will call you shortly with an extension price quote. On average it takes 4-6 weeks for a representative to even let you know if the item's service plan can be extended. There is no guarantee that it will. I know this from personal experience.Amazon would be doing their customer base and particularly new customers a great service by posting the contracts online before you click the button to purchase. Surely with all the tekkies hanging around the office this would not be an impossible feat. READ THE CONTRACT
My old charger that came with my toshiba a85 kept on cutting out so I bought this one. The cord was short the last one was i think 12ft this one was only 10 and would not strech across my living room so i would have to start using my battery no big deal but today I was recharging my battery and the charger was (like always) getting really hot then it just stopped working. Now I had to dig out my old charger and it takes like 15 minutes to get the cord in the right spot to power up.I do not reccomend this charger.
Do not buy this! If you read the terms and conditions there are 35 different way that you will not be rembersed or helped:WHAT IS NOT COVERED:(1) INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR FOR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS AT A REPAIR CENTER OR OTHERWISE AWAITING PARTS;(2) ANY AND ALL PREEXISTING CONDITIONS THAT OCCUR PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS CONTRACT;(3)DAMAGE FROM ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO THE PRODUCT, UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS;(4) FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS;(5) THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS (FIRE, COLLISION, VANDALISM, THEFT, ETC.);(6) THE ELEMENTS OR ACTS OF GOD;(7) WAR, INVASION OR ACT OF FOREIGN ENEMY, HOSTILITIES, CIVIL WAR, REBELLION, RIOT, STRIKE, LABOR DISTURBANCE, LOCKOUT OR CIVILCOMMOTION;(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 FILTERS;(9) DAMAGE WHICH IS NOT REPORTED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION OF THIS CONTRACT;(10) PHYSICAL OR LIGHTNING DAMAGE TO A SATELLITE DISH (NOT THE RECEIVER); (11) PRODUCTS USED IN COMMERCIAL SETTING OR RENTAL BASIS;(12) DAMAGE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE BATTERIES OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE BATTERIES;(13) DAMAGE COVERED BY ANY OTHER WARRANTY ORSERVICE CONTRACT;(14) COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT;(15) EXCEPT FOR ONE (1) ANNUAL HEAD CLEANING AND OR ONE (1) ADJUSTMENT FOR LASER-DRIVEN PRODUCTS, PERIODIC CHECKUPS AND/OR MAINTENANCE AS DIRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER;(16) ANY LOSS OTHER THAN A COVERED BREAKDOWN OF THE PRODUCT;(17) PRODUCTS NOT ORIGINALLY COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY;(18) NON-FUNCTIONAL OR AESTHETIC PARTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PLASTIC PARTS OR KNOBS;(19) SCRATCHES, PEELING AND DENTS;(20) UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS AND/OR PARTS;(21) PARTS FAILURE DUE TO AMANUFACTURER RECALL;(22) EXCEPT FOR REMOTE CONTROLS, ACCESSORIES USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A COVERED PRODUCT;(23) DAMAGE, WARPING, OR RUSTING OF ANY KIND TO THE HOUSING, CASE OR FRAME OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY NON-OPERATING PART;(24) LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE OR TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE PRODUCT;(25) PRODUCTS WITH REMOVED OR ALTERED SERIAL NUMBERS;(26) PRODUCTS SOLD SECOND HAND OR "AS-IS" INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLOOR MODELS AND DEMONSTRATION MODELS;(27) IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS OR PERIPHERALS;(28) BURNED-IN PHOSPHOR IN CATHODE RAY TUBES OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF DISPLAY (INCLUDING IMAGE GHOSTING) AND/OR PIXEL BURNOUT NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS;(29) ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY A COMPUTER VIRUS;(30) ANY DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE PROGRAMS, DATA, OR CONFIGURATION/SETUP INFORMATION RESIDENT ON ANY MASS STORAGE DEVICES SUCH AS HARD DRIVES, CD-ROM DRIVES, DVD DRIVES, FLOPPY DISKETTES, TAPE DRIVES OR TAPE BACKUP SYSTEMS, AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTIONING OR DAMAGE OF AN OPERATING OR NON- OPERATING PART, OR AS A RESULT OF ANY REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT UNDER THIS CONTRACT;(31) ALL SOFTWARE, INCLUDING CUSTOMIZED OR PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE, AND THOSE SOFTWARE ERRORS THAT CONFIRM IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING OR DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE; (32) LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA AND/OR THE RESTORATION OF SOFTWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS;(33) ACCESSORIES OR OPTIONAL SPEAKERS FOR PLASMA TELEVISIONS; (34) PLASMA TELEVISIONS USED IN ALTITUDE LEVELS ABOVE 6000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL; AND (35) SERVICE THAT OCCURS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.This company will find a way to prevent you from attaining reimbursement. Buying this warranty is a stupid waist of money. DO NOT BUY THIS!
I bought these headphones to replace my previous headphones that broke. I was able to listen to music in these headphones for 10 seconds before my coworkers started glaring at me. These might be good if you want to use these in the privacy of your home with no one else around.
Made a huge mistake with this unit as I played all VCR's--tried a DVD once and saw it did not work but I thought it was the hook-up so I never returned it. Now I want to play DVD's and the hook-up is correct but the picture is double and twisted. Discussed problem on-line with Sony and they told me it needed servicing. We hardly even used it all.It plays VCRs fine but not commercially produced DVDs. Totally worthless and not worth fixing.
Simple product with too complex of a setup procedure. Standard setup assumes you have NO wireless network security in place. At a minimum, it should be plug-and-play with at least WEP or WPA-PSK security in place.
we love(d) this key board. not only are the lit keys cool and helpful, but the keyboard itself has a nice sturdy feel. I didn't know how badly we needed it until we got it!ammended review: the thing died after two months. okay, it kind of works, but some keys you have to strike several time to get them to work--it started with the U key and spread like a disease.
el producto no me ha llegado aun, necesito el codigo de guia de envio para ir a reclamar al correo del Ecuador
I received this clock radio for Xmas. Within days, it was skipping like crazy when playing the higher tracks of CDs. Later, it was skipping no matter where it was playing on the CD. I couldn't believe that RCA would put out such a cruddy piece of electronics. Come to think of it, we have a couple of inexpensive RCA boomboxes around our house, and they're all pretty awful too--they have major tracking problems. The moral of the story: don't buy RCA's CD players.
Broke the second time it was used. it cause a power surge which damaged the A/C in the house. It cost $120.00 for the repair
Wanted this to have a transmitter that could easily be used in more than one car. Is very compact and light. BUT, doesn't fit our 8gb nano's or the older 2gb nano that I use only for podcasts. Wound up in the trash.
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...
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
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.
Too little, too late, I suppose, but, having gotten this 2 years back for less than half the price, I thought I'd made a major score. The Toshiba SD-3980 allowed for things my stodgy 2-year-old Panasonic S35 did not--namely, region hacking and playing PAL discs. It was great while it lasted...6 months (and perhaps two dozen uses) later, I had a fantastic metal dinner tray. Toshiba, you have made a non-believer out of me. Meanwhile, my S35 is still humming along.
My core temperature had no decrease whatsoever after buying this product. If you own this product or buy it, download mobmeter.exe to watch your temperature on your cpu. This fan did not cool my cpu at all. I did dust out my laptop fans and that improved temperature - free and easy fix. Do not spend money on this gimmick, don't trust the positive reviews like I did - those reviewers must not be monitoring their core temperatures. I hope this review saves you $$$.
As soon as I opened the box, I went online to the beltronic website to register the product and I received a prompt that indicated the product was already registered.
SanDisk Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot (Black)This thing was great when I bought it but the scroll wheel felt a bit clunky. Now a year later and the wheel barely works. The titles jump all over when you turn it and you can't seem to ever land on the artist you want.The good thing about this is the price but it's a disposable unit like your portable CD player from before.Surprised for SanDisk. They should stick to making flash drives.
Got the product and tried it different ways and could not get to work in any respect. Do not recommend.
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 lost my original cable and found this one on Amazon. It was cheap but it does not work. I should have read the reviews before I clicked yes. Don't buy this item.
I wish I read the reviews before I bought this thing, unfortunately. Extremely user unfriendly to connect and disconnects itself often; kills batteries even in sleep mode.The size and precision is good when it does work, but definitely not worth the money. I exchanged it for a new one thinking it was just the first unit, but still terrible.
If only I could give this product zero stars. This CD wallet is made of very cheap material. It can hold 500 discs, but the binder clips inside are made of a very hard, brittle plastic which cracks easily under pressure. Once you put more than 200 discs inside, forget about it. It's only a matter of time before the brittle plastic clips crack under pressure. Also, the pages do not hold each disc tightly, so the discs fall out when you turn the page. I ordered a bunch of these and 4 of them were shipped with cracked binder clips and/or a cracked internal frame. I had to pay for shipping to return them for an exchange. Shortly after that, binder clips starting cracking because they can't handle the weight of more than 200 discs. To add insult to injury, one of the CD wallets that I received in exchange for a cracked one had deep gouges in the fake leather. I didn't bother returning it because I'm ditching all of them for something better like CaseLogic. Currently there is no CD wallet that can handle 500 discs without breaking from the weight of the discs.
I purchased this keyboard for its multi-media functionality. I have to mention that the multi-media keys worked perfectly. Too bad none of the other keys worked. All of the keys stuck and made it almost impossible to use. It was immediately returned. Buyer beware. This keybord sucks!!!
Bought first unit from Best Buy and it lasted 6 mos. Tried to replace it under service warranty because CD's skipped terribly on all CD's, new and used. BB didn't carry the unit anymore so I bought another at Walmart. It lasted about 12 months and the same problem occurred.I like the sound for the money but the quality is very poor and it is consistent with the poor quality of Sony customer service. They said I should send it back to them, at great expense, and they would repair it. The last one I sent back to Best Buy cost them $69.00 in shipping.Stay away from this unit.
Seriously! This cord can be used as a belt and still go to your feet, way to long and gets tangled so easily. That ruins the headphones. In terms of sound quality is great though.
I hate this camera. I have had it for a while and the flash is so bright you have about 6 inches you have to stand in like 20 feet away so the flash isn't too bright. The autofocus hasn't been working for me. The exposure setting has been making no difference in the exposure of my photos on manual mode. I seriously hate this camera.
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.
Hewlett Packard at least with this printer I have the HP Desk jet 3940 is a good basic printer. However?...Apparently Hewlett Packard was not selling "Enough Ink" with their prvious printers like the 8900C?...Which had inke Cartridges that lasted longer than, " 4 prints?".. These tiny winney; Ink Cartridges are a "RIP OFF"... and a halF!!...Their price is OUTRAGOUS! and the amount of actual printing one can do? is super limited by how "SUPER FAST" these cartridges, "RUN OUT OF INK!!".. Even on the lowest ink flow setting? The cartridges are gone in what seemsm like "60 seconds".!! So another $30.00 or MORE is expected to keep the printer full...Then? to add insult to injurie? They have an annoying little pop up that lets you know "YOUR INK IS LOW (SEND MORE MONEY!!") Buy MORE INK!!As a result of Hewlett Packards shrinking their Ink Cartridges to almost "NOTHING" by volume? I will NEVER!! buy another one of their Printers Ever again!! This was a cheap shot by HP to push their ink line and get richer quicker.....By shorting the Ink capacity....It's a "Joke"
About 2 weeks after purchase (at Target), it began making a hum, and the volume began fluctuating. Buy functionality, not coolness!
Decent quality cable but wouldn't work the way I hoped it would I a hoping to connect my laptop to my 40" emerson hdtv and it wouldn't accept the output format.
The product did not work. Tried on several TV's and computers with no luck. I would not purchase this product again.
I use a lightsand for about a year with a simple flash and an umbrella, and works very good.I bought another one for a Flashpoint Model II 320A Monolight 150 Watt Second Strobe.But the second time I used the lightstand with the Flashpoint and the umbrella, the lightstand broked down.Fortunately the Flashpoint was protected by the umbrella.Do not use with a Flashpoint or something heavy!
The first CD worked for the lightscribe burning just fine, then after - nothing.The entire spindle is defective for lightscribe burning. It says "media not detected," and yes, I'm putting them in the correct way.Computer Network Admin 9 years.
I bought this amp for my 1000 subwoofer. But I had a very old alpine that was only a 1000 watter I had that hooked up at first and I was very impressed. When I had the arctic pyramid amp installed the bang of my subwoofer dropped significantly. I don't recommend this product because it says its a 1600 watt amplifier but in the small print it explains that it only puts out so many watts per channel which limits its power. The installer at ABC warehouse told me that he wouldn't charge me to hook up another amplifier since I got screwed over.
Well I'd ordered before, had a great deal on cartridges About #24.00 as I remember.....Couldn't remember the dealer tho'......so this time ordered and paid $14.00 for similar cartridges...two of them clogged already...right out of the box. Better buy "better" cartridges.
I purchased this filter from Amazon based on positive reviews I read here. The filter is very poorly made, I am shocked that so many rated this highly. Normally the reviews on Amazon are accurate indicators of quality. The glass in this filter is not fixed, in fact it doesn't fit properly. The glass moves back and forth in the casing,it is as though the filter housing was made for a much thicker piece of glass. As others have written it was also very dirty as though it had been handled. I'm guessing somebody else was unhappy and returned it.I have experience with Hoya filters and have always been pleased with their build quality. I have returned the Tiffen filter as of today and ordered the Hoya. I find the filters great for both the protection they provide and function they serve.
Pros: it's a USB flash drive, portable, with all of the other benefits of USB flash drives.Cons: it's a USB flash drive that costs more than others due the fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader is lacking in accuracy. I need to swipe my finger several times in order for it to be recognized. In order to use the fingerprint reader you will need to be an "administrator" on EVERY computer on which you intend to use this device, which is not practical. Software is limited to Microsoft 2000 SP4 or newer operating systems, although this will not be much of an issue for Windows users. Software only supports Internet Explorer favorites. Encryption is limited to individual files.Recommendation: Pass on this one and buy a higher capacity USB flash drive for the same price, then download and use some free file encryption software such as axcrypt ( http://axcrypt.sourceforge.net/ ). Business users should look elsewhere.
I ordered the RCU310BB 3 Device Remote Control which I knew was exactly what I needed and I knew that it works great! Unfortunately, what I received was a completely different universal remote that did not work on my 20 yr old VCR, which is why I wanted the RCU310BB and knew that the RCU310BB would work! I had previously tried other universal remotes and they didn't work on the old VCR. Additionally, I had ordered a RCU310BB in NEW condition and what I received was a universal remote in a package that had previously been opened. When I contact Amazon.com about the problem with this order I was told that the RCU310BB was not available and the vendor had sent a product that they thought would be compatible for me. It wasn't and I received a credit on my Amazon.com account. Needless to say I was very disappointed in this purchase.
I like behind the head phones.The are not as a group as comfortable, but it's a trade off for fit, and stability. These sound good but really hurt after a short while, as the plastic wings press on ears ,which are, as we know , tender. Maybe they have different shaped ears on Vulcan. Wish they still made my old Koss 55's.
I have had this scanner for over a year and between the problems I've had with this and my Epson printer, I will never again purchase an Epson product. My scanner will not copy an entire 8.5&quot;x11&quot; page. It invariably cuts off about an inch off the margin. I have to reduce the image to about 90% in order to get the entire page to print. I have tried saving to a file and then printing...same result. The entire image appears in the preview, but will not print. I have downloaded all the newest drivers for XP, and have spent many hours on the Epson Tech Support site, all to no avail. I had an HP scanner before this, and decided to try the Epson, because it was so cheap. I guess you get what you pay for.
I ordered a CS-2 Two-way Coaxial Switch, what I got was an aerisol spray can.
I'm very much pissed off with this crap product LinkSys wireless-B router.Gives me hell every week. Gets disconnected and it's very slow.You sould call overseas for customer service and they answer you in an hour.They can't speak English well and it gives you more stress.I'm gonna through away this bull**** and buy another product.
I was very happy with this printer until the LCD stopped working. Of course, it failed after it was out of warranty (18 months) and Epson customer service has been no help whatsoever. This is my first and last Epson product!
I was shipped the wrong product. For anyone out there who are familiar with computers, you know that a processor for your computer and motherboard have to be EXACT. Then, after recieving the product, I was told there was a no return policy. If I could give this merchant a 0 star, I would have.
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.
I liked the space saving but after a couple months of use I started having problems with it retracting.
I can't review this product cause never got it in time, I paid 1 day shipping and it not arrived in time. I was at the hotel for 5 days. It arrived when a came back to home.Wasted money.
I have a version 3 that has worked fine for many months, and wanted to get another one for traveling. I bought a version 4, thinking &quot;newer is better&quot; but found that after being connected for about an hour, the thing would lock up. To get it to work for another hour, I had to unplug it and plug it in again. Then it would work for another hour or so. I took it back, and got another one, but had exactly the same problem. I took that one back also, and lo and behold, there was one of the earlier models on the shelf (actually version 3.2), so I bought that one. It has worked flawlessly for the last year or so.I would recommend staying away from version 4, unless they have resolved this problem 100%.
Once upon a time, Maxtor made a solid external HDD. I know, because my previous Maxtor external drive is still percolating away after nearly five years. However, I outgrew it, which is when I made the mistake of getting *this* unit. After a few config problems, I got it working for my Mac and one of the PCs -- for all of four weeks, after which the drive apparently committed suicide (after emitting a series of noises I hope never to hear from a HDD again). It's still under warranty, so I could in theory ship this unit back and get another one, but I lose the data that way; if this is the best the Seagate-owned iteration of Maxtor can do, I'm better off popping the case and seeing whether there's enough disk left to attempt a rescue on. Utter waste of money, not to mention years of brand loyalty.
This dvd drive is not compatible with USB1.1. I bought this in Officedepot for a good deal. The drive looked really nice with black/silver colorings. The stand is sturdy and can keep your drive vertically without any risk of falling.But after I bought this, I plugged it into my computer. I was really shocked with the performance as it read some dvd movies horribly which were properly read by my other dvd-rom drive (internal). I tested it by writing 1 GB of data into a DVD-R disc. It claims a complete DVD-R write(4.5 GB) would take only 6 minutes. But I had to wait for around 1/2 hr for the 1 GB to get written into the disc. It was damn slow. It's 1x not 16x. Then I started reading the manual and found it will work at 1x or sometimes won't work with USB1.1. Luckily, I returned it and got my money back.I dont know whether it is good for USB2.0, but I am sure it is not for people having only USB1.1; I am going now for an internal dvd-rw drive.
I used this monitor for about 2 months, and during that time it worked perfectly. However, it suddenly refused to turn on. I sent it in for repairs and was charged $70 for it, even though the product was still under warranty! Sony claimed that the company that I had taken the monitor to was not authorized for such repairs. Yet when I had called Sony beforehand, this company was included among the list of &quot;authorized&quot; repair shops. This is extremely poor service on Sony's part!
This seemed to be the perfect solution for transferring VHS tapes to DVD and recording shows off our DVR. I returned a full size DVD Recorder for this. Now I have to go re-purchase.After reading the other articles here, I first connected to the computer to check the firmware, it was the latest version available. While connected, I confirmed I could successfully burn DVDs as I have on an older, single layer DVD burner. No problems there, the DVDs were playable.For standalone use those, a few times the thing would just hang.... have to eject and reinsert blank media. The first attempt taping off of the DVR (after finalizing) would play partially in one DVD player but get blocks and freeze ups about 1/2 way through. Would never play on 2 computers DVD ROM drives or on an older Toshiba DVD player. The subsequent attempts created after finalizing never came up at all in 3 DVD players or 2 computers tested. One was DVD-R media and one was DVD +R media. In the book it referenced their web site to get a list of DVD media it was tested with. I had no problem with buying a specific brand if it would be compatible with a variety of players. The web site (after sending you in a loop between different Sony web sites) doesn't offer a list of name brands, just what the book says about -/+ and speeds. At that point I decided it's not suppose to be this difficult and am returning the unit to Fry's today.
I bought this DVD player at Target to replace my JWIN DVD player which stopped working after two years. The price for the DVD player was 30 dollars, and very compact. However, I got no signal when I connected my TV to its component output. I have been using component output from my JWIN player, so my cable has to be good. I was able to get signal from the RCA output. The next thing was that the player kept freezing while playing my home made movie on DVD-R. So if you want to use component output, want to play on DVD-R, reconsider. I returned to Target store.
Be aware that there are two white boxes in the market. One is older and there is no A/V Adapter cable for your Svideo input.So please make sure that you have a A/V adapter cable in the box or purchase other brands which work fine two.This is their reply :" I'm sorry that you feel that way but it states specificallythat it does not include one. It is not a defect or missingpart it was how the model was sold. Also we still do sell a oem which is what you purchased only the kit comes with the cableset. So it is not people after a certain point lose outit is based on the model you purchased. "
This product is great in theory, but so far I haven't been able to use it. It does not appear to be compatible with my Sony ICD-UX71 digital voice recorder. It might have been nice if someone had told me that before I bought the thing. Inside the box, in tiny letters, it says the transcription system is only compatible with ICD-ST, SX, MS, BM, BP and P series Sony recorders. So now I guess I have to spring for a new recorder as well. The system looks simple enough if you have a compatible recorder. The foot pedal plugs right into your computer. I'm looking forward to seeing how well it works with Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software.
Printer worked quite well for a while, print quality and speeds were what we expected. Then the printer began giving error messages indicative of an internal hardware error.I called HP thinking (stupidly) that they would stand behind the quality of their products. they asked for some numbers inside the printer, then told me that it was out of warranty, and I would have to pay $40 to get technical support. I find it funny that they never bothered to ask when I bough t the printer before stonewalling me with a claim that it was out of warranty.So now I have a paperweight, because I refuse to spend$40 just to find out what replacement part I need to order to fix HP's garbage. This printer lasted half as long as my Epson inkjet.DO NOT BUY - The company that makes this product refuses to stand behind it.
I'm a big coffee guy - have every coffee gadget out there - every type of coffee - you would be better melting brown crayons sticking it in hot water and having a swig.
First, let me say that these do sound immensely better than the stock earbuds that came with my Zen, and they do a great job at noise isolation. To my ears, however, they are quite bass-heavy, with the bass being indistinct at that. As much as I wanted to like them, I have found myself wanting to hear more of my music and shall be looking into other IEMs to suit.
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 purchased these headphones due to their high rating in PC Magazine. Little did I know that the bass output was non-existant; even for earbuds. Don't waste your money!
Build quality: 4 stars - wire long, thick, flexible and appears to be good quality.Comfort ability: 1 star - Pretty uncomfortable! I had tried all adapters still would not get them right. First, the wires must get over and behind the ears or they would be dangling (wire ends to the earbuds become upside down) and soon the weight of the wires would pull them "a bit" off the optimum position that was initially adjusted. (That "a bit" has dramatic effects on sound quality. See the next critic.) It means that you have to keep adjusting the earbuds very frequently. It gets worst when you are in motion. Very bad design and engineered. Unless it finds the way (like clipping them to the ears) to stabilize the wires relative to your head movement, or you have to sit still like the meditating Buddha. Second, I thought I could wear them and sleep comfortably even turning my head and ear side way against the pillow. WRONG again! Because they are so bulky, they felt like a piece of rubble in your shoe while you are walking. I bet everyone has had that experience. Get the picture?Sound quality: 2 stars - I am a hi-end stereophile; obsessed with the meticulous sound quality. It's not fair to compare the $70 earbuds to the mega bucks system. But I expect, to be fair, it would beat the stock pairs that came with my COWEN D2. I was disappointed. There was hardly any bass in the normal wearing. I had to press them deep and hard against the ear canals till they irritated the soft bone of mine, then I got some bass. But again, couple of head movement, the earbuds would loose the tight contact; then, the bass disappeared. Constant adjusting was not what I had in mind. Mid frequency is fair but lack the full body. The high frequency is a bit too bright to be natural. I think these criticisms are harsh enough.Well, I have ordered a pair of Sennheiser CX300 B. No more SHURE's "deep in the ear" for me, at least for new.
Bose Wave music system multi-CD changer - Platinum WhiteBased on my initial satisfaction when I first installed the multi-CD changer with my Wave Music System I would have given it five stars, but not long after warranty expired and after relatively little use I have experienced the same problem reported by so many others in this and other forums. The changer reports disc error and refuses to eject the CDs. No amount of troubleshooting is any help. No one else offers a useful solution and the only answer from Bose is send it in for $75 plus shipping and no assurance that I will even get my CDs returned.
Bought this to replace an older HP fax/print/copy unit. All I can say is WOW, what a piece of junk. Expensive consumables and has to be the SLOWEST office combo on the market. I'm not kidding; the older combo from HP must have been at least 10 times faster for making copies. Even at the fast (low res) setting it must be 5 minutes to make a copy. After this I am swearing off HP combo systems.
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.
This price seemed too good to be true. The description wasn't clear enough but reading through the ad and I finally got that it was only 3 discs in total even though the picture is of a 10 pack. I thought at first perhaps it was a ad for non Dual Layer. No... just a lot fewer discs.Watch out!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
I jusy wanna know why this so-called "High Capacity" company refuse to clearly mention all the details about the batteries it's selling.I bought this battery for twice the price of other, assuming it will be equivilent to the original Panasonic battery that comes with the camera, a 5400mah one. But the one I got was a 3400mah one.Nowhere on the product details there is info about the real capaity of the battery, so actually the info is identical to the one on the smaller and heaper batteries of the same company - how am I suppose to know about the real featurs of the product I'm buying?!...not to mention the misleading name for a battery company, it's like I'll call my company "high speed" and will offer a product under the title "high speed cars" when I'm actually selling a 60 years old junk-yard cars.bottom line - this product and company are all that is still bad in online shopping!
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.
pros:-can connect to other mp3 players and copy songs from them-can use wall charger-can play games-photo viewer and magnifier-comes with a casecons:-video conversion software sucks. once you follow the complicated instructions (which you have to do for each video) the video and audio are out of sync. that is, IF you can get the video in the right format. then, the video won't play on the player. it will show the first frame and freeze.-The video problem I could live with, but when I had had the player for a few weeks, when all of a sudden, it wouldn't connect to the computer. it would say starting and never load or it would freeze. you can't do much with an mp3 player that won't connect to anything.
This worked fine until the threaded stub that screws into the camera broke off--inside the camera. (It took some finagling with a drill bit to get it back out so I can use another tripod.) The item looks like metal but is cheap, soft plastic. Avoid.
This camera was a big disappointment. It is my first, and so far, only digital camera. My sister has a different brand camera and whenever we have family get-togethers, I have to have her email me the pictures or put them on a CD for me. I won't even bother to bring my own digital camera....the flash hardly ever goes off!!! I have tried different batteries...AA and rechargeable and it makes no difference. I am 100% sure the batteries are fully charged and the flash rarely goes off...even if I have it set to "Flash On"....And, like some other reviewers have said, the battery life does not last long and there is very little space on the camera itself for pictures. An SD card is a must, but I would not recommend this camera to my worst enemy. Sorry, but that has been my experience. On the few occasions that the flash actually DID go off, the pictures did come out great, though. Frustrating to use when you are about to take a great picture and NO flash. No fun.
The box came as fast as represented in the advertisement, but after using it for about 4 DVD movies, it would no longer play. I contacted the service department of Toshiba and was informed it had to be returned at my expense for replacement. They were were very explicit on how well the unit had to be packaged for return but 15 days later the replacement arrived in a store display box. The new unit is working fine but I gave a low review because of the poor service.
Although it says it fits. It does not fit my application. I had to Cut the end off and spice it in UNFORTUNATELY!
I ordered these on September 17th. Twice now, I've received e-mails from Amazon saying shipping was delayed. NOW they're expected to be delivered in late December!! And to make things even worse, Amazon now won't let me cancel my order like I had the opportunity to do in the first e-mail which was sent in the beginning of October. Although the price was right (39.99 & free shipping), buyer beware of a deal to good to be true.UPDATE: 1 day after writing this, I received an e-mail from Amazon saying my Shures had shipped and should be arriving by October 25th. Stay Tuned!
I bought one of these for my mother for a holiday gift. She had trouble seeing if the Alarm indicator was on. The prjection part would have a loose connection and turn off and then on. Plus it was $71.07 when I bought it. It was not shipped from Amazon as the page showed. It came out of some cheesy place called DynaDirect.com. 7 day return policy on a holiday item. Come on! Even my credit card company had trouble returning the item.I ended up eating the cost.
I bought this product to use with my Walkman MP3 player. It worked all of twice. Now, when I plug it in to my cigarette lighter, auxilliary jack, it makes a loud tone and turns itself off. So I learned a $35 lesson. I was going to buy a pricier transmitter and thought I would save myself some money because I trusted the other reviews. I would definitely pass this item up and fork out the bucks for something with a more trusted name. By the way, I wouldn't have given it any stars but the site forced me to give it one.
This cable seams to have a decent build quality, but to use it from a PC to a TV, the cable does not fix the change in format. You need a much more expensive part to do that.
This item is listed under &quot;accessories&quot; for a Palm Tungsten T3 in Amazon's site. It does NOT fit the T3, the T3 is slightly taller than the TT and T2.Do not buy this if you own a T3. In fact, don't buy it if you have a TT or T2 either, as it is not a very good case. It is plastic, even though it is billed as &quot;aluminum,&quot; it is HUGE and bulky compared to your TT, which is why you bought it in the first place, right?There are several better options out there.
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.
Hello, I purchased this for christmas 2003. Right out of the box I had the same problem as &quot;wshiii from Philadelphia, PA&quot; The glass was dirty on both sides and all the images (no matter what the resolution) had white spots all over them. I will call canon tonight to see what they can do. If they cannot fix it, I will look elsewhere for a replacement
Installation was quite easy. And it worked great.Then the next day it stopped working... called customer service... they got it to work... the next day it stopped working again... and called cutomer service again... after about a week of this nonsense I was told my unit had a problem they referred to as the 'cache of death'... they said to return it... so I did... and this new unit still has problems.When the product works, it's outstanding. But it's as reliable as a Fiat.
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.
This works and is a good product. The biggest problem for me is that it does not have a bookmarking feature, which is essential for books on tape. FOr that reason, I'd go with a "Zen" type, or a more expensive Sansa model.
I feel like all the positive reviews are missing something; basically, everyone in the room can hear what you are listening to. I bought these as a Christmas present for my son; and would have returned them, but by the time he opened them and tried them out, we were beyond the 30 days for making returns. So, I let him buy some skull candy head phones that he really likes. And I use these. They are comfortable (thus the 2 star rating). But no matter how loud you are playing your music, everyone else can hear it too. It is almost as if they have speakers pointing out, as well as pointing in. Pass on these, unless you live alone and don't plan on listening with other people around.
Product worked for about 3 month, then CF portion stopped working. Quick inspection revealed that CF connector was not soldered to PCB. I guess you get what you pay for.
I previously bought almost nothing but sony brands for all my electronics, but I think that is going to change. The price is usually higher than other brands with similar features, and I thought quality was worth it. I have gone through 2 DVD players in one year (both new out of the box) and was offered a refurbished one for $80. No thanks Sony, I'll try another brand.
Only the wall charger works for me. The retractable USB cable doesn't connect to my 3rd gen. I was sent a replacement cable and it doesn't work either. The LED on the car charger lights up, but it doesn't charge the device. So, basically you're paying a few bucks for a wall charger, which is pretty handy. Even better, it's dual voltage; so if you're abroad, you can charge it without hassle.Overall, it's worth buying if you know that you're only getting a wall charger.
Although the item was in stock at the time of purchase, it never arrived. It's been several weeks now, and the anti-glare screen protector I ordered at the same time came within days. I don't even think I will ever receive it. As far as I know, I haven't been charged for it, but it would've been nice to receive an e-mail letting me know that it's either backordered or not coming at all.
This model is quite slow, but it's not Iomega's fault, but just a result of it using the parallel port. The usage of the parallel port also uses CPU cycles, so while the thing is copying data, you might not be able to anything else but watch the egg timer.Spend your money on a CD-R instead. A CD-R drive might cost a little bit more, but the media is MUCH cheaper, holds MUCH more data, and is more durable than the Zip format.If you must buy a Zip drive, don't buy the parallel port model, it's far too slow for impatient people (like me.)
Gorgeous design - that's why I bought this one. But beware -- everything the other reviews say is true. The CD door mechanism has indeed worn out -- makes a loud clicking sound and will not play CDs. Have had to send it off to Texas (hoping for replacement rather than repair). Save yourself the trouble - don't buy it! Or if you do, keep in mind there is only a 1 year warranty.
This charger won't charge my batteries. It is the right model for the batteries I have, but when it tells me that it's all done charging, the camera only gets a few seconds to a few minutes of life out of them. My Canon charger charges the exact same batteries just fine, so it's not the batteries I'm using. Useless.
I purchased the earphones in February 2007 and one of earpieces quit working in March 2008 just out of the 1 year warranty. They were used less than 50 times and cared for by an anal retentive adult. The sound was good but my ears would get sore from the earpiece after a while. I have thought about buying another pair because I liked the sound quality but don't want to spend $100 on something that may only last a year.
This item does not fit Skullcandy brand earbuds. The earbud cushions are much smaller, flatter, and only fit when forced. Nowhere near as comfortable as the original ones. They are very cheap looking and arrived warped and squished flat
The software included with this product does not work well with Windows XP Service Pack 2. Windows installs its own driver along with the driver from Linksys. Also, this device will not work after you turn your system off and reboot unless you unplug it and plug it back in everytime. This is unacceptable. I tried two different units and they both behaved the same way. I recommend an adapter from Belkin instead of Linksys. The Belkin unit has worked flawlessly.
When I tried to copy something on this printer, say it was a black and white image with a lot of plain paper around it, the printer would print the image fine but would also spend a lot of time printing a slight tone behind it of the 'paper color'. This seemed like a big waste of time and ink so I called epson ( and i must say that they have a pretty good tech support) and they said that this was a hardware problem and they sent me a new one. I recieved the new one and it wouldn't print at all and made a horrible noise when I tried to do a head cleaning. So now am sending this one back too....Its too bad, it seems like a nice printer otherwise!
Used this product according to package directions on a CD that had a very minor surface scratch at the very beginning of the first track. I reapplied the product 2 more times and was still unable to get the CD to play correctly.I have been using Allsop products for years, this is my first disappointment with one of their products.
Constant jamming, especially in duplex mode, very difficult to get the paper out of the machine once it jams.
It was great for a couple of months and then got hot, then stopped working. Blue light sometimes comes on, but the device has malfunctioned.
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.
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.
I am disappointed with the service. The filter came to me with amount of dust on both sides.
After having problems with another Iogear KVM switch at 1920 x 1200 (over VGA, not DVI) the reviews here that mentioned success at that resolution had me optimistic. Alas, I could not get this switch to work properly with 2 PCs at that resolution. The best I achieved was a display with lots of lines dancing around, and random red pixels. Worst case, there was just a band across the middle of the screen - the video changed every time I cycled ports. Another computer running at 1600 x 1200 - which is within the published spec - displayed the same degraded video. Iogear tech support was friendly but ultimately not able to offer any help other than to point me to the GCS1204 which is double the price. That switch is a dual link DVI for much higher video bandwidth, so I suspect it actually will work for my case.It's unfortunate, as this is a nice KVM otherwise. The previous Iogear KVM I tried is the GCS1758 (I plan to have a 5th device for work/testing, so really want 8 ports) and while it's a well made KVM with some nice features it also had problems with video at 1920 x 1200.
VERY DISAPPOINTED. Purchased Netgear RP614 on 03/09/2005 and it died on 07/07/2005. Tried reloading firmware, reconfiguring, etcetera and no luck. Also note, before it died this router would flake out from time to time for no reason and would require a reboot of the modem, router, and computers. Highly doubtful that I will ever buy any Netgear products in the future.
This is a great concept, too bad the quality isn't there. It only worked for less than a month and I could never reach the company to get it replaced.
It does not fit the 2nd gen ipod nano. Feels like your going to break something in the process of figuring that out.
I just opened the box to discover that the S2-E2 does NOT come with Batteries included. This is so disappointing, after waiting so long for the package to arrive, I wanted to test the new toy but now I have to start searching for the battery. This was never made clear on the Amazon website or by the seller that the batteries are not included other wise I would have bought the batteries at the time I bought the ST-E2.I am sure this item is going to work great but this is a huge deal for me and I wanted to make this clear for others who are buying this item. I Hope people would like to see why someone gave it a single star.I will write a review about the functionality later, once I get a hold on the battery and able to use it.
First one I purchased was dead after one month. Received second one as replacement that broke in a different way (lit but non responsive) in 4 months.
My daughter received this product for christmas and it froze on her about 10 times the first day and then wouldn't work at all. After 3 days of tech support from the website, they finally agreed it doesn't work. I just sent it back (Of course I had to pay postage)so didn't save any money. Oh and to top it off the company I purchased it from on Amazon won't reply to my emails.
The amount of things wrong with Kodak almost escapes words, but I'll make an attempt.The holder doesn't charge any sort of rechargable batteries, including the ones that came with the product.The holder doesn't read the camera even with fully charged batteries in it.And personally, considering these are the two things this port should do, I really don't need to list any more. Though the 'on' light comes on, the battery lights have yet to show even a low charge. Though my computer recognizes something's going on when I connect the camera, I cannot transfer pictures (with or without the software).I shall try one more time to uninstall and reinstall the software, but regardless, I shall never purchase a Kodak product again. I'm even switching to FujiFilm.
I purchased these for an iphone / ipod I use when running or working in the yard. They worked fine for a week and then the right ear bud popped apart and the wires inside tore from the terminals. The sound quality was very good for the price and fair overall, but the quality of the product and its construction was terrible. I would also suggest you look at alternate products that have an angled headphone plug. The angled plug tends to last much longer than the straight plug found on this model.
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.
These headphones have no bass! This is inexcusable considering the high price. The headphones are extremely comfortable, and the mid and high range sound quality is superb. Without adequate bass, they simply don't recreate the theater experience that Etymotic claims. Don't be fooled - all your bass are belong to other headphones.
It's a rare occasion that I complain about Amazon. I'm expected my ink cartridges boxed from HP as shown on the picture. My order, when received, appears to be sold by a 3rd party and wasn't packaged in the picture as shown. So it makes me suspect that these might have been recycled and refilled, that would have been okay if that's what I wanted but I didn't. I could be wrong, but I was disappointed and needed to deal with what I had since I had an assignment to turn in. I don't expect to go thru Amazon again for this item.
I bought this item hoping to control my new DirecTV Plus DVR R15-500 receiver. After adjusting through all of the settings and charging the batteries for 40 hours, I was able to get the receiver to pick up signals through up to 2 floors from about 30 feet away. I had to use the lowest or "C" setting on the saucer receiver. However the remote operation was inconsistent and then stopped altogether. Even standing in front of the saucer receiver, the satellite would not change channels.I'll be buying a regular IR extender elsewhere.
The list includes Roadmate 1200 as one of the models this mount is compatible to and is NOT true! It is not compatible if it does not come with the cradle that holds the mount and the GPS unit together. Waste of time and money. Why sell half a product? The mount should include the piece that allows you to connect it to the actual GPS! HORRIBLE SELLER!!! Will not buy from them again.
BoxWave Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack with Cleaning Cloth and Applicator Card) - Matte Anti-Fingerprint Screen Guard Cover for the Kindle PaperwhiteI was told I needed it to maintain my screen so I purchased it. I was also told that it would be difficult to put on; however, I found it impossible to put on and at the same time remove all the air bubbles that popped up. I removed it several times but to no avail. I am very disappointed in this product. I only hope that it does protect my Kindle screen.
Bad quality control. Unit purchased came with two defective coax fittings, one on rotator and one on control unit. Both were oversize and cable fittings would not go on them. Filed them with a small file on end which seemed to be where problem area was until fittings would screw on using small wrench. Not good but unit did work when done. Note in instructions says overload of power supply will shut it down and initial power up showed that to be correct. Problem traced to "balun" coupler on "DB4" quad uhf bowtie antenna being used which really shorts out the power supply because of it's design. Solution is to use additional coax for signal as shown in instructions. Unit does seem adequate for light loads and works (now) as advertised.
The performance was just OK in my car. I used it primarily in my workshop, and it worked well. My problem is it lasted just over a year - then went dead. I think most electronics products should last at least a few years. I'll try another brand next.
i got one of these cause i wanted a little extra bass and wow did i get it. had it hooked up to a 250 watt rms amp to only one voice coil and that was great but then i upgraded to a 1000watt rms amp to bolth voice coils and i will shook windows as i drove by. but after a while it seemed to get quieter and then stopped i took it out and inspected it and saw the voice coil wires were melted and separated.
they are nice, but full power, don't expect more than 2 miles (yes 2, no kidding and intensivly tested: same result as a 5w CB with a good car antenna!). to that, is nice to remember that they need license and license cost is around 50 bucks, so include this doing your math. the range claimed will probably happen in the middle of the rocky M. desert... I don't understand why the can't be a little bit more honest and, instead of writing "results may vary" write: works few miles range in town. Ashame!!!!
As with many other posters, I have been using these 16 gb class 6 Transcend cards since about 2009. Suddenly, without warning, at a family occasion, my camera went black with the message "memory card error", followed by "card is locked". All attempts to unlock the card and continue photographing failed. Attempts to download to 2 separate computers, running special software supposed to retrieve lost and damaged cards have all failed. It is as if it deleted itself entirely without warning. In fact, it freezes up the camera function now as long as it remains inserted. Beware. I have others of this kind with important photos on them also. It leaves me thinking now that this brand cannot be trusted 100% when I have an important occasion to photograph.
I have purchased this camera and it stop of working after 3 months, (I wrote The first review on amazon for this camera) I have lost my money :(
Good little unit, smells reallly bad like gasoline like so manycheap chinese imports. I will go for the flip tripod.
It's true the scratch protector does leave annoying bubbles but it protects the face...for a bit. Now (after about two months or so) the edges don't stick anymore and it's starting to flake off so now I need new ones...or a new way to protect my ipod.
Got one of these today and so far it hasn't worked at all. I've tried three (working) IDE drives and a laptop drive. The best success I've had is for the adapter to show up in Device Manager, but the drive never appears in My Computer. Of course, this is Vista's doing, I'm thinking, but I tried it in my WinXP PC with the same results. Apparently I got a defective unit but I won't be asking for a trade-in.
Clusterfrack from start to finish. Terrible plastic blister packaging forcing one to cut open at multiple points with scissors and risk injury. Pathetic installation booklet in different languages with illustrations and little direction. Attempted to install on a desktop with XP and a laptop with Vista for use with an HP-branded printer. Inserted disc into laptop and directed to download drivers for Vista from internet. Before doing so, took to Internet for further research on product, only to discover the following:- will not work properly on my brand of computers (which are not HP)- prints two to three pages before sending job into hang mode- may bluescreen computer- will not work with Vista. They might have mentioned that somewhere on the packaging.- frustrating waste of time and money.
A single cartridge with multiple ink colors is a great example of a poor, short-sighted design. The "HP 23 TriColor Ink Cartridge" hits the bulls-eye on the target of bad design ideas. As soon as one color ink runs out it can have a dramatic and negative affect on some of the colors your ink cartridge can produce. As a result, your color printing can look off-color, to say the least. At worst, parts of your document are left blank! This forces many users to buy a new cartridge, even if ink remains with the other colors in the cartridge they're replacing.This tri-color ink cartridge design may be great for HP's bottom line, but it's bad for the consumer and the environment.I will never (again) buy any printing device that uses single multi-color ink cartridges. I recommend the same to all consumers. Look for - and demand - a printer that uses separate cartridges for each primary color.
I liked my X75 at first - I love being able to scan and copy at home. BUT - I can no longer use it for any kind of printing. The paper jams have gotten totally out of control. You have to be extremely quick and straighten out each page at exactly the perfect split second to get an ALMOST straight printing job done. That's for ONE page. I have tried all weights of papers. I have reloaded the driver 4 times as requested. I was totally disgusted to look on the Lexmark FAQs for this thing - one FREQUENTLY asked question was about the paper jams. After following a few links, the suggestion was to check whether I had clicked on portrait or landscape positioning! My mother has a different model Lexmark all-in-one that includes fax. Hers has begun jamming too but seems to be working okay for a while. That's how mine began - ultimately it became an unconquerable problem. The right side of the page pulls down but not the left, the page goes in very crooked and starts to crinkle and jam. For a while I tolerated the fact that I destroyed up to 20 pieces of paper to get one slightly crooked print-out, but no more! I can't wait to find something else. I can't print until I do!
At this price, I wasn't surprised by the cheap plastic etc. And as far as I can tell it will do OK as a battery grip -- worked for me. Being able to use AA batteries/NiMH can be a life saver when in a hurry or outdoorsAnd if you need "tuning" to make your D70 look more like a D2X -- it may do this too.But don't buy it if you intend to use it with a D70 and try to use the extra shutter release button. That solution is sh..... -- their solution uses the infrared remote-control sensor, but their cable & glue are really cheaply designed and the glue never stuck to my D70-body and the cable got disconnected all the time.Also, the D70 doesn't really support the 2 level shutter release action through the IR remote (and battery grip). IR remote can only support pressing shutter button FULL -- it cannot do half-way to do focusing, metering etc. That's clearly Nikon's oversight.Maybe the D70s model is better.This product is just a battery pack grip -- nothing more and nothing less. And ~$100 cheaper than another model
My camera arrived promptly, however after have it for only 8 days, I couldn't transfer the photos to my computer. A call to Samsung confirmed that the camera was faulty and needed to be mailed (at my expense with insurance) to a repair shop in NJ. I called Ace Photo Digital customer service to learn that they would not take the camera back, even though it was broken, because I didn't save the original packaging. I contacted Amazon, and was told that was totally unacceptable, and I would be receiving a full refund from the merchant, only to receive an e-mail from an Amazon investigator advising me to deal with the manufacturer. Ace customer service advised that returning goods in original packaging is mandatory for EVERY store, however I advised that my daughter returned a broken IPod (Christmas gift) to Circuit City, without the original packaging, and was given a new one. To which she replied, well maybe when we're as big as Circuit City, we can offer that service to our customers. So, buyers, BEWARE! Save all your packaging, or shop at Circuit City!
It wasn't too bad as a cd player, but it had terrible radio reception.
Frankly, I'm surprised by all of the good reviews this book got. I really didn't like it at all. You can see the ending coming a mile away, and it takes SO long to finally get there. The book also skips big sections in time -- for instance, one chapter ends with Gita getting married, and when the next chapter begins, she's divorced, with only a cursory explanation of what happened in the meantime. Gita also seems to make a drastic change in character from the beginning of the book to the end, but it doesn't really make sense -- the change is not developed well.I would advise you not to waste your time on this book -- there are many other books by female Indian writers, like Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and Bharati Mukherjee, that are much better reads.
I ordered this 3 times... NONE OF THEM WORKED! Save your money !
these are new boxes with IR input and this doesnt work. Another brand works, which leads me to believe this is a low quality IR transmitter. You get what you pay for...
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
You could accomplish the same thing (basically) by buying a color fax machine. And, your relatives could reply if they wanted to. Or by sending regular mail. I agree that it is an easy system, but the monthly fee adds up and I do not believe you are getting $100 in value each year using Presto's compiler and timed delivery.
I've spent 3 days and have talked to over 6 different Linksys support people and still don't have a resolution to my problem. I'm no neophyte either... I've been working with computers since the early 80s. This is some of the worst support I've encountered in my career.I've also purchased Linksys BEFW11S4 so you can add this product to the &quot;don't buy&quot; list.I just hope I can get a refund.
I got 16 gb version of Transcend SDHC card class 10. I have tried formatting multiple times and with different operating systems, but the data on this card keep corrupting.Amazon.com customer service service is great, RMA is out and no hassle return.
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.
After having for only a few weeks, it simply stopped working. The DVD player would stutter &amp; would not stop until the unit was unplugged from the wall. This would happen several times per DVD (that worked on other machines). One of the DVDs got stuck in the machine. We are waiting for the return to go through now.
This is a very good-looking printer; it gives the impression of a solid well-designed product. However after the warranty expired the printer stopped printing. The computer no longer recognizes it.I tried a new USB cable, a different computer and removing then reinstalling the latest drivers (200 megabytes of bloatware). No luck. And based on what I've read here I'm sure calling tech support will be an exercise in futility.The funny thing is my old HP 932 printer is still chugging away happily.Maybe HP should spend a little more on solid engineering and a little less on style.Now excuse me while I go find my baseball bat, to reenact the field scene from "Office Space"
I got this product, tried it out, and boxed it back up to return to Amazon on the same day. First off, there are no actual drivers for this, just the IVT BlueSoleil program required to operate it. After installing the program on Windows Vista 32-bit laptop and then plugging the dongle into the USB port, Windows would immediately ask for drivers, which it could not locate on the disk. A visit to the Sabrent website offered nothing more than what was on the mini-disc that accompanied the device.I tried this device on my 64-bit Vista desktop, and I still had to install the BlueSoleil program in order to get it to work- Windows could not use the device without the program. I did successfully pair my Blackberry Storm to the computer with the software, but the connection was so weak that it was totally worthless to bother with. (It showed only 1 bar in the signal meter with the blackberry only 1 foot away.)Frankly, this device is a total piece of junk that can only work with the software provided, and it doesn't work very well even then. My advice is to pay the extra money and buy a device made by a reputable manufacturer.
I had this item for 2 years before it became completely unreliable. It would spontaneously turn off (often with a loud annoying noise) while I had it on the radio or ipod function, and sometimes it would turn off in the middle of the night and wouldn't turn back on so the alarm wouldn't go off. Not such a great product if you're counting on it to get up on time. I think there's probably better alarm clocks out there for iPods, and I moved on to the "iHome" now. I'm sad that this piece of electronic equipment didn't last more than 2 years. I had an radio alarm clock in high school that is still going strong 10 years later. The iLuv was also not so great at keeping time. It ran a bit fast, so that if I didn't reset it every couple of days, it was 10 minutes faster than my watch. I did like that it included the chords to plug it into my TV, I watched my movies from my iPod that way a couple of times.
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.
pros,cheap remote. cons,mounting broke on install.Do not waste your money unless you want to have a second remote to keep track of.
I ordered two of these. Neither one would charge my ipod it would simply drain the battery further. Do not buy, these are junk!
i just bought one, thinking that it will work for my ipod nano, but when i connected it, it just got stuck up with the ipod and i had to break it up completely to take it out. so i dont recommend this charger for ipod nano.if u do take good care of it, get a good charger.
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.
Absolutely, positively, does not work. Should be taken off the market. I rubbed and rubbed, and dropped and dropped, and shaked and shaked for over an hour. I followed the instructions to a T and it did nothing on my 4g iphone. Not even on the slightest scratches came out so forget about anything you can feel with your fingernail. Plain and simple, if the product worked, the idrops website should show an example of it working on real scratches on real products in a video. I actually woke up with a sore hand and shoulder.
After seeing the Smart Strip on the Oprah show I thought it was a good way to be green and protect my home theater system . I bought several strips from Amazon.com While Sitting in our family room with our home theater system off,but 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 Joe Coons from Blitz LTD (Blitz Ltd owns the company of the Smart Strip)and was told to send the receiver out for a repair estimate and he 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 like mine they would be out of business. Meanwhile their packaging states clearly $30,000. connected equipment warranty protection.
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 this recorder for a gift (used). It has no volume on it, so I am seriously disappointed...it was DAMAGED and I am sure the person who sold it to me knew this. I am very very very unhappy.
The volume is way too low. The headset isn't really usable for me because the volume is so low, I can only hear the other person if the room is quiet.
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.
I was happy initially, entered 200 DVD/CD information and it lost all stored information twice. All data gone at two different time span. just shows "?".Switch on the DVD player and it starts playing the DVD/CD (should let user to push the play button).This product is junk. Waste of money and time.
I, too, own an Infinity BU120 Subwoofer (since 1998) and have experienced two amplifier failures as described in the other reviews. The unit is currently making the machine gun popping sounds described by others. I contacted Infinity to buy a replacement amp and they are offering a new (not reconditioned) replacement unit - Model PS212BK Subwoofer (12", 400 watt) - delivered to my home for $227. After pricing other replacement subwoofers, I took them up on their offer. The new unit retails on the Infinity website for ~$574. Hopefully I will have better luck with this new unit.
So I spent the $699 on ReplayTV, it includes everything, no monthly fee. As I unpacked I realized that there was a cable missing...I called Replay and waited on hold for 30 minutes, they sent the cable...2 days later I am ready to hook up the machine and I plug it in, loud noises from the machine...after waiting another 30 minutes the phone rep assures me that this is normal and something just to get used to... So, it tapes what I want, it doesn't find anything new for me...I could have my $300 VCR tape my weekly programming with the it's daily/weekly feature and the quality is just as good...Talking about quality, Replay doesn't give you 30hours if you want viewable quality...if you choose the lowest quality a large quality tv will show a grainy image...no good for sports or fast moving pictures... Replay's concept is okay, but they haven't produced a machine that is quiet or that has enough memory for anything useful... Hopefully the next generation of PVR/DVRs have some better features!
I saw no difference with this player compared to my JVC progressive scan dvd player. I have an hdtv ready tv and I used the DVI cables and I still saw no difference. I heard that the real DVDHD players will be comming out in 2007 and I would advise to wait. If you want to try this product I do not discourage it but you should make sure you buy it from a place where you can return it for all you money back. This player is just as good as any progressive scan player but with a heavy price tag.
I had this same device I had bought from a PC running XP, and it worked fine. Not the fastest, but it worked. It installed fairly easily.Despite the fact that it SAYS on the package that it's compatible with Windows 7, IT IS NOT. This dongle will not work with Windows 7. It will not install properly, and you will be unable to connect to any device. Any attempts to get updated drivers from Sabrent resulted them in asking that I BUY a driver from them. I'm returning this piece of junk tomorrow.It gets 2 stars because it worked on XP.
I have owned Technics products for over 25 years. The quality and capabilities of their electronics, whether you look at Amplifiers, Receivers, Turntables, CD, tape or Equalizers have all been comparable with the biggest names in the business.Unfortunately, their loudspeaker/audio speaker systems have always been weak when compared to ANY other brand of home audio above the 'El-Cheapo' brands. This is something that was true when I first bought them, and it is true now, when I compare to the newest available.If you want good audio electronics, you can't go wrong with Technics... If you want good audio Speakers, look elsewheres.
I had this camera six weeks when the battery charger quit. Konica's solution was for me to pay for tracked shipping and they would repair and return within 3 to 4 weeks! I find that totally unacceptable for a brand new product in this price range. I will never buy another Konica product, although I like the camera when it works.
I travel to Africa on a regular basis and I have been looking for something like this. In Amsterdam airport that want +/- [price] for the same thing. So obviously this is an attractive price. However, nowhere does it mention whether or not it will work with 240 volts which is the standard in Europe and Africa. Does it have a switch to change it from 110 to 240? If there is I would buy it. But I can't find out from the advertisement whether it does or not.Bad marketing! How do they sell outside the US? It's a big market out there!.
Very disappointing. This hard drive didn't work from the second I took it out of the box. I first plugged it into my Vista OS PC, the computer didn't recognize it. I then tried it with my XP OS PC, but again it didn't recognize. I called customer support and they immediately offered to replace my drive... as if this sort of thing is so common, they didn't even try to trouble shoot. This was a sign that apparently these drives fail all the time! Customer support didn't even blink an eye before offering to replace the drive. It's been a week since I shipped the faulty drive back to WD, but I haven't heard anything from support nor has my new drive arrived. And to add insult to injury, I had to pay the $20 to ship the drive back via certified mail. I'll never purchase a WD drive again.
Good sound, but makes you look like a 22nd century rapper wearing this thing.
Somehow, I thought that a product made to work with a laptop would be fairly quiet, or at least offer variable speed so that most of the time it would whisper. I played with this for about 10 minutes and will now just put it on eBay... it makes a quiet MacBook Pro sound like an old PC while raising it to an uncomfortable height. Fellow Mac users, try this first: smcFanControl (Google it). It's an app that lets you set the minimum fan speed, and has dropped my average CPU temp by about 15 degrees. I found it after ordering the Chillhub.Later note: Although loud, I have reached for this a couple of times when the laptop is working hard and heating up, and it DOES cool very dramatically. I just wish it had a speed control.
You get what you pay for- maybe even less. I got it out of the box and the viewing screen is about half of what I expected. *******IT IS NOT WINDOWS VISTA COMPATIBLE!!!!!!!***********The video and picture quality are not anything to boast about. I got this to take pictures of products, but would be embarrassed to post the pictures I got from it. PLUS!!! I had pics stored on the phone itself, but I am unable to use/view them with an SD card on the phone. Glad I paid for most of it with gift cards, but regret the purchase completely.
Purchased this in December as a replacement for the original power supply. The "new" power supply has now broken....lasted 3 months. The first one lasted 2 years.
My daughter bought this camera and it appears to recognize the USB bus and beeps and puts a little "PC" in its window but it fails to be detected correctly by Windows XP Home. I tried Sakar's drivers from their website, contacted them, and downloaded drivers they recommended and Windows XP still can't read the camera. When I complained to Sakar, they said I was loading the drivers incorrectly, which I wasn't. I've worked with various iterations of Windows Operating Systems from Windows 3.0 through Windows XP, so I know when something is not working with Windows XP. All the drivers in the world won't enable a bad camera from being read. Save your money an buy a quality Nikon or Canon or Pentax or Minolta. You won't have this headache.
Complete waste of money. Absolutely useless device. It does not protect privacy. It only somewhat blurs the image. And even to get this effect one should be at very obtuse angle. And on top of this, it introduces glare.
I've used a wireless keyboard/mouse combination for a couple of years now. My prevous MS wireless keyboard had become worn so I picked this up as a replacement. The feel of the keys and natural hand position is excellent. My issue with the keyboard and mouse is that they frequently stop working. To get them to work again I have to re-sync them with the usb transmitter. I am checking to see if I can replace the usb transmitter or return the whole package. I am going back to a wired keyboard for now.
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.
When I hold the grip in vertical position, it is too wide to hold tightly. Also, product is extremely heavy when all 12 AA batteries are installed. I understand it has to be as wide and heavy as it is to handle so many AA batteries, but I need to be able to securely hold my camera. Also, my flash bracket doesn't fit onto my camera with this battery grip installed. =( Hopefully I can return this item...
I bought this product hoping it would be an excellent addition to my purchase of the Samsung T-9. Boy was I wrong. Let me begin by saying the neoprene armband uses way too much material. I use my T-9 while I am working out, so I need to be able to work out while I am wearing my player. The armband is so bulky I find it very difficult to do this. I have tried positioning it up high or down low on my arm to no avail. I purchased a similar product from Sansa. Their armband uses a cheaper and less bulky set-up but it is less obtrusive and allows you to workout w/the player in any position on your arm. So no, I would not recommmend this product.
I am using Canon Powershot A95 since last 3 years, and I am extremely happy with it. And I have always recommented Canon cameras becuase of its good features and good performance. And hoping that Powershot A610 is an improved one,(so naturally better than A95) I recommented and bought one for my friend. What a pity! The machine noise when I zoom it, is terrible. I am afraid I will wake up people if they are resting with this noise. In quite places like a church or somewhere I am very hesitant to use it. The cover of USB/AV port is worse than paper. It just does not remain close often and be very careful to press it too hard. It may be a plastic stuff, but more flexible and shapelss than a thick paper. And once I attach the hand string, i cannot close it or open it freely! And i found it really terrible.The SPORTS MODE (or the fast shutter mode) for shooting, which I greatly appreciate is just missing from this 'improved' model.I do not simply understand how could people say that this is a great camera with its terrible machine noise and its disappointing cover of the USB connection.
First it has separate code sets for analog cable, sat receivers and digital cable. It defaults to analog cable, and who has an analog cable box... This is an extra step before you enter the code that is unnecessary.Secondly the code listing is far from incomplete, as I was able to search and find at least three codes that supported my Comcast Motorola box, but ther listed code did nothing. They all worked, except for pulling up info, which is absolutely necessary with 500 channels. The display button on the remote inconveniently did nothing.This gets returned now, so I can buy another remote to agonize me. This should be pulled from market, and superceded with a remote with good documentation, code list and simpler programming.
Bought a 50 pack and the first three wouldn't work in 2 different macs so I just plan on returning the lot and getting some Imations instead
I bought these headphones after growing dissatisfied with the ones that came with my iPod. Now I wish I had done it way sooner. The Sony earbuds do a much better job of delivering the entire music spectrum, without anything lost. I like a lot of bass, and these headphones are good at making sure I get it all. Before, I would purposely not play bass-heavy music because the standard Apple earbuds did such a ... job of delivering the low end of the spectrum. The highs are there too, with good fidelity.One caveat: the Sony earbuds block out much of the ambient sound in a given environment. This can be good, like when you're in a noisy gym or on a plane. This is not ideal, however, when you need to hear what's going on around you, like in a departure gate, waiting for your row to be called.
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.
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...
My first MySky had to be returned - it was literally falling apart in the box. When I finally received the second - it actually worked, but I had terrible problems trying to upgrade the software - SO... Meade replaced the entire unit. I recently attempted to upgrade my replacement unit with the latest software - and wound up with a calibration error. So - Meade replaced my MySky with a MySky Plus - what they fail to tell you is THEY SUBTRACT OUT THE GPS - and the only way to set the location is by scrolling through a long list of choices. There's no way to set your own longitude and latitude - so you have to use a nearby city.The new unit works - but it is terribly inaccurate.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT - I know I regret doing so.
I owned a Soundmatters unit for about a year before giving up on it. Although it pumped out lots of volume, the dialogue it produced was so muffled that I often couldn't make it out. After a year, the unit began to malfunction, often refusing to turn on. I took that as a cue to switch back to my television's speakers, which actually produce clearer, if quieter and less bass-heavy sound. If you like lots of volume with decent bass, this might satisfy. But if clarity of dialogue matters, skip the Soundmatters.
These don't fit the E3c's!! I like the bass-sound of the foams that came with the E3c's, but they got caked in dirt and don't expand like they used to in my ear canal. I need new ones, but these don't fit. They may work fine for other models, but who knows which ones? I hope they take "e3c" out of the description and I'd sure like my money back...
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 purchased this keyboard so i could setup a dual monitor setup for my Macbook Pro when I am at home. This keyboard/mouse combo is awful. The mouse bothered my wrist a great deal if i held my wrist in the recommended position. The thing that really makes this combo awful is connectivity. After about two months the dongle only works sometimes, so most of my days consist of plugging in the dongle then unplugging then plugging it in again until it finally decides to work. I wanted a dual monitor setup to increase my productivity. I think this products inability to work properly has completed killed any productivity increase that I may have gotten from the dual monitor. I switched to Mac this year and after my experience with this keyboard and mouse this will be my last Microsoft purchase. Their products are too unreliable.
This is one of the most expensive and useless CD player that I ever seen. With the anti-skip thing, both regular and MP3 CDs all SKIP every second when I put it in my bag and walk. Don't buy it. First, I thought the first one I bought was broken but the second is still the same. Again, just don't buy it.
I wanted a docking system with speakers that I could take to work. I felt like the cords were all over the place. One to go to each speaker and one for the plug. No battery option either. When stacked the unit was pretty unstable. It fell over and apart (and my ipod feel off the dock) when I barely touched it. Though the sound quality was pretty good it lacks an AM/FM tuner which come on most other dock/speaker combos for around this price. Traded mine in for a more stable and solid system with AM/FM tuner for a few more dollars.
This mouse can only click and does not have any ability to scroll so be aware of this when you purchase them. It is cheap for this reason I am sure. thanks
These DVD+R DL disks failed >20% of the time! At LEAST 6 of the 30 FAILED! I tried several write speeds to no avail. I had some Fujifilm DVD+R DL disks left that wrote 100% out of 20 I had. Recommend them rather than the Verbatium! Was writing with the latest version of CloneDVD2.
I bought two of these for my kids. The pad is very thin and slides on the desk. The foamy material that they used on the bottom does not stick. The top of the pad has a rough texture that catches my mouse. I use a common Microsoft optical mouse. When I move the mouse from side to side, the mouse pad actually moves back and forth while the mouse stays fixed on the pad.My twenty year old free mouse pad has a rubbery bottom that does not slide, and the top has a smooth texture that allows the mouse to glide effortlessly. I plan to find a better quality mouse pad since I feel bad for my kids.
The battery came fast. Problem is battery was ordered from me by my grandson. Have to send it abroad and battery doesn't charge fully.
I've kept a Sima Capkeeper 2 on each of my lenses for the past 6 years. Buy a lens...buy a Capkeeper 2 with it. Never had a failure until now. A couple of weeks ago I stuck a Capkeeper 2 on a new lens cap, used it lightly and, regardless of the lack of abuse, the black plastic around the adhesive separated from the adhesive. It was a bit of a pain removing the adhesive and then cleaning the residue from the lens cap (took about 5 minutes).
When I lost my iPod's earbuds about a year ago I bought these, having heard so much about the amazing sound. They come with three different sizes of earplug, but none of them seemed to quite fit my ears - I settled for the smaller size as the two larger sizes must have been made for men with huge ears. And was happy enough, though they really don't LOOK as simply elegant as the iPod earbuds, oh and the cord is so long you could have your iPod three metres away - so if it's in your pocket you'll have a lot of extra cord. Didn't really notice the noise-cancelling much, but when the buds were WELL tucked into my ears the sound was good. Problem was they kept slipping out, so I'd be tugging my ears and shoving the earbud further in every few minutes.When I got a new iPod, I used the Shure earphones with it for a while - but then yesterday they were too disgusting (you realise you'll get earwax on them, right?) and I didn't have any replacement earwax sticker things for them so I used the new iPod's earbuds.And you know what? The sound was just as good. And much more stable, because I never have to reposition the iPod earbuds as I was doing constantly with the Shure earphones. I guess I'll just leave my Shure earphones in a drawer.
This is a great camera, but doesn't even come with any software! Apple expects you to purchase a $30 program in order to use it for what it was designed for?!? This is the ONLY webcam I know of that doesn't include any software. That alone has cost it 4 points in this review.(ps. Since it's a firewire cam, other software can use it, including some other videoconferencing apps, but you have to know what you're doing, which makes this Apple product very user-unfriendly because of the missing software)
When i opened the box i realized that it was wrong, cables are all black, and they does not fit my ipod, the Hotsync Cable was sopoused to be retractable and it is not. I hope they send me a wrong order.
This product works intermittantly and product tech support is practically non-exsistant. The only people I can reach at LinkSys is Sales or Customer Service. It took me 4 days to set up the network hub portion. (I started with an operational network). Once the network was working I managed to get the DSL connection working on a couple of computers, not all. The next morning when I booted the network; no network and no DSL connection. Then no support. Returning product.
I ordered this product from amazon.com and when it arrived I fully charged the batteries. When I went to use them they were dead. I charged them again and when I went to use them a few days later the batteries were dead again! I want my money back!
I know this review is late but I wanted to get this off my chest. I have owned Olympus OM Film cameras and loads of Zuiko glass for a long time. I loved those cameras and still do. Back in 2003 when I heard the good reviews of the C 5060 I spent the $500+ to buy a new one. It worked great for a while and then had the well known and documented dial mode problem. This camera was not abused. To this day it looks brand new. For whatever reason in 2005 Olympus wanted something like $140 to have it repaired. Even when they knew they had a problem they still wanted faithful customers to pony up the dough. I parked 5060 in a camera bag and forgot it.Recently I have thought of buying another digital camera and the Olympus OM-D looks very appealing. It looks and should feel like the old film cameras. With an adapter I could even use some of that great Zuiko glass. BUT I will never trust Olympus again. I want you to know that Olympus. I want you to know that because you tried to stiff me out of $140 I will never buy Olympus again.
The camera fits into the case but unfortunately the front flap does not close. I ended up returning this items because of this reason.
The plastic covering the heating element got all out of shape and wrinkled after a few uses and would not return to it's original shape. Sent back for refund.
Router was a snap to setup and relatively easy to configure wireless with the NetGear 802.11b pcmcia card. Unfortunately, the router slowly died after about a week's worth of use. I've order a replacment, hopefully this one will not have the same problems. The defective unit I recieved ended up wasting a lot of my time and would have been near impossible to troubleshoot if I didn't have my old LAN only router there to verify my network and wan connection was still ok.
I had this item for about 6 months. I handled it very delicately until last week when it fell only 2-3 inches onto a carpeted floor, and it didn't work anymore. All my data is gone. Be very, very gentle with this item. Also for some strange reason it worked very slowly with my desktop computer, however no problem with my laptop. Now I'm shopping for a replacement.
Although it installed flawlessly and worked fine with the Linksys base, it made my laptop (Toshiba Tecra 8100, WinXP) freeze at random intervals (at one point, every 15 min or so).
I just had my second one of these die within a year and was surprised to see that another reviewer had exactly the same problem. They definitely do run hot, and they definitely die much too soon!
I bought the CDX-P1280 after searching the Pioneer Web Site trying to make sure the Head unit was compatable. I looked for a long time for information having to do with compatibility after seeing this product on some reputable sites being sold as an up to date product I went for it.I bought the CDX-1280 even though the Pioneer site was not totally clear about compatibility. Because it was Pioneer (long time customer never had any problems) the worst I would have to buy another head unit to be compatible.No big deal there, well after a call to Pioneer today first the tech guy said the DEH-P4200 would be compatible, but said he would check just to be sure. Came back and said no it was not compatible and no head unit was, he told me they had not made a compatible unit for this Cd changer in over 2 years. Well since on the back of my CD changer it says it was manufactured last year. I am wondering what the .....This could be a way for Pioneer to get rid of overstocked product? For one they still manufacture units with compatible model numbers they could have changed the model numbers to a different letter than the compatible one. The tech guy said the model numbers are compatible, but what tells you if it will work or not is the year they were made. That is a wonder system, another reason I believe this could be on purpose. Still on the Pioneers website it says for compatibility check the head units owner's manual. Mine did not say either way, just kept referring to Ip bus accessories in generic terms. That is why I called tech support.Would it be a big deal to tell the model numbers on the Pioneer website of compatible head units, don't they know? Or do they not want us to know. Model numbers starting with P are suppose to be Ip bus compatable, except for the CDX-1280 unit, on head units made in the past 2 years and from now on.I hope this is helpful to someone that is on the fence about compatibility like I was. I went the wrong way and got some good ole shelfware, remanufactured compatable head units are selling for about $80.00 more than I paid for mine new.
This didn't do what we wanted for it to do! It was supposed to hook up our computers to the TV but it didn't work at all! The screen kept flashing and losing it's picture. TOTAL waist of money.
I have a (now-discontinued) Lexmark C532dn color laser printer. "D" stands for duplex (prints on both sides), "N" for networking. The C532 series got so-so reviews, and consumables are extremely expensive, we own it and I am loathe to toss a huge chunk of working machinery. I should have listened to my own instincts.Despite the claimed number of impressions, these printers use up toner at an amazing rate -- expect half the number of impressions claimed. I vowed to replace the original starter cartridges with 'hi-yield' cartridges to try and eke out some savings. The printer requires cyan, yellow, magenta and black cartridges. I replaced the cyan, yellow and magenta cartridges at (what I think of as) colossal cost. Then it came time to replace the black. Got an error code "cartridge not supported". After the usual annoying search on the Lexmark web site, I located a tech reference (SO3600) that provided several steps (including firmware upgrades) as suggested steps. Needless to say, my printer fell into the "contact customer service" category.Customer service referred to its notes and informed me that the C532dn does not support the hi-yield black cartridge (although it supports hi-yield cartridges for the other colors), that there was no fix, and I would have to return the opened cartridge to my distributer (and good luck with that...).This is Dilbertism to the max. There is absolutely no technical reason that the 532dn cannot support the black hi-yield cartridge when it fully supports other hi-yields. The more likely explanation is that the firmware printer routines that are intended to enforce cartridge 'no-refill' and gray market, etc. policies were simply not correctly programmed and someone forgot to add the black hi-yield cartridge in the table of authorized cartridges. The stupid business model -- 'cheap printer - insanely expensive toner' -- is basically anticonsumer. My advice: find a manufacturer that cares and stick with them.Lexmark is now on my list of banned suppliers.
This is a cheap piece of junk that was received defective. They will not pay for return shipping. DO NOT BUY THIS. The car charger does not work, and the wall charger only works with the retractable cord enclosed - it cannot be used with a standard Apple cord that came with my iPod.Don't be taken by a company that sells broken products and charges you to return!
I should have known things were bad when they sent me a broken router to begin with. I have nothing positive to say about the Linksys company and will never buy another Linksys product. When I got my brand new modem and router and plugged everything in, none of the house laptops received any signal. After calling Linksys about the problem they initally blamed me and it was only after days of fighting that they agreed for me to send my router to them where they would evaluate the problem. It was over two weeks before they returned my brand new router and when I got it back it was no longer a brand new router, it was a refurbished one. It worked well for just over a year. Then the warranty expired and the router began to experience severe failures. Tech support was called and after hours (no exaggeration) of arguing they would finally patch the problem and it would work again for a few months only to crash again and start the headache over.
As is often the case with reviews on Amazon the ones who didn't like it will give you more usable information than those who simply rave. If you have never had a real Sony Walkman you might like this unit. I have had 4 other Walkmans - all were better than this one. Stations I can receive with no difficulty on the old units are difficult to receive on this one. Tuning is a nightmare because the dial wheel is so small and inset too far. The headphones do work passably well but for the same setting give much less volume than any other headphones I have tried for comparison. In short this is not the Sony Walkman of old - and newer is not better.
It seemed packaged very well and worked good when I originally got it. After a few days I realized one of the fans wasn't working. Returned it and got a new one. This one worked for about a month and then the usb cord that hooks the fan to the laptop to give it power stopped staying in. I was too busy with school to return it to Amazon but I wrote to the company about 6 months later, still within the 1 year warranty. They want ME to pay for a box to put it in and shipping to have it sent to them so they can "fix" it. NOT WORTH IT. The other problem is the fans get covered in dust fast and there is no easy way to clean them, unless you want to sit there for a few hours with a toothpick.
Features and functionality are very nice, but I cannot get a single sharp image; pictures are all blurry and noisy no matter what setting i use. Like the previous reviewer, I also get the camera shake icon way too often. I assume from the generally favorable reviews that the camera is a good one and that I simply have a lemon.
I got one of these when I got my Gmini 220. It has various problems:- Instability and lockups: The connector easily slips out from the Gmini, which causes a loud sound in the headphones and sometimes causes the remote to lock up. Even if the connector doesn't slip out, the remote is unstable and it locks up in various ways, sometimes every few minutes and sometimes once per hour. This requires unplugging it and plugging it back in. Sometimes it doesn't lock up but the display goes unreadably dim. Sometimes the red record light comes on for no reason.- Noise: The backlight causes a loud buzzing sound in the headphones, and text scrolling causes a softer sound. Hard drive spinups on the Gmini also cause noise (this doesn't happen without the remote). A partial workaround is to turn down the volume on headphones and turn up the volume on the Gmini.- The FM reception is quite poor. Even when trying to listen to local radio stations I often have to carefully arrange the cable to get a decent signal.You can start FM recording from the remote. This is great for saving a part of a song I like so I can identify it online later. The quality isn't so good that I'd want to keep the recordings however.You can also use the remote for voice recording. There is a microphone right on the remote. This avoids the LCD noise that you'd get from the Gmini 220 microphone, but of course you can hear how you're handling the remote. I would hold it by the cable right by the remote to avoid adding such noise.I mostly used the remote in winter. The Gmini 220 would be in my breast pocket under layers of clothing, and I'd only need to access it to turn it on (because the remote can't) and to briefly unplug the remote if it locks up. I suppose I saved some wear and tear on the Gmini, but had I known how unreliable and unstable the remote was I wouldn't have bought it.
This is the first time I have used these cards they worked well for a small wedding the big question is how well will they work in the long run???? I did hook them up to a card reader and low and behold one of the cards was not showing up. I tried like 4 times and it finally showed up on the computer and all of the files were on the disc but the fact it took me so many tries to get it to down load was a big deal breaker.
I have been buying this cover three weeks ago, and this item is not a Body camera's Cap , It's a rear lens cap. If you want a Real camera cover , go to see Canon cameras dealer, it's price about $8 bucks.
I really liked the idea behind this product. Looked like it would solve a space problem in my Vette. Unfortunately it was DOA - would not power on. The replacement was also dead. Perhaps there was a bad batch. The third time may have been a charm, but I decided to go with a standard Griffin product. It worked the first time.
I have one of these pieces of crap and it is riddled with inferior technology that fails constantly. This thing has been broken down every year that I have owned it, I refuse to spend any more money on it. The moving parts in it WILL fail, the lamp lasts a year, I have had some very expensive parts replaced and now it shuts off whenever it wants to. I contacted samsung about it and they gave me the virtual finger over the phone and flat out said they wouldn't offer me any assistance at all. I paid $3,000 for this piece of garbage brand new, I will never buy another samsung product again, something to keep in mind when you are shopping for electronics and appliances, they don't care.
I bought this system as a Christmas gift for my husband. I am embarrassed to even say I spent one cent on this so called DVD Home Theatre System. Can you return it? I do not even see where you can return this item. We will be watching the a DVD and the volume will just go mute. It is very aggravating. If you turn the volume up past one you get blasted! I would not recommend this system.
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"..
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.
Normally I'm not one for poor reviews... even after reading a lot of decent reviews on this to decide to buy it. It screws into the camera just fine, but the legs are just too stiff and rigid. Maybe I haven't "broken it in" enough, but even then the length of the legs and the stiffness don't seem like they will ever bode well to be an actually usable tripod. I've had better results with a webcam stand that has a multi adjustable ball-type joint thing.Its about as good of a tripod as two dollar bills would be, so just keep your money.
My friend has a Tivo but I bought a ReplayTV because the service is free. His Tivo is so much better and easier to use. I have returned the ReplayTV and bought a 30 hr Tivo. I hope others don't repeat my mistake.Tivo's show recomendations are great. It learns your viewing habits. It has 10 more hours than Replay, a better remote, and a really good program listing.
I was ready to start scrapbooking when my glue stick arrived. I opened it and it was dried up completely ugh. At least I was able to return it and get my money back.
We haven't been able to register our product on the website, and thus Barbie is still sitting plugged in to the computer unplayed with. I have no idea how to load songs on it as that is a function of the software that wont load. Called customer service line and got a recorded message "we are experiencing and unusually high call volume. Please try again later". *click* Needless to say I have one disappointed little girl who's been borrowing her dad's ipod all week.
I bought this in the store when I bought my laptop. I don't know if the salesman got a special commission for selling me this worthless product, but I wish I had chosen a different model. I have a 16" laptop and was assured that this cooler would accommodate that size. Unfortunately this was not the case. The rubber pegs are not adjustable and it takes a bit of effort to get the machine perched properly on them. The cable is not long enough to reach USB ports on the right side of the machine. The bright blue light is intensely annoying. The hi-lo control cannot be reached easily unless the laptop is lifted. But the very worst feature of this cooler is the noise. It worked nicely for the first few months without a lot of noise. Then I started to notice that it was quite loud for the first few minutes after startup. I should have taken the unit back at that point but as the noise subsided, I did not bother. Now it has gotten to the point that it has a persistent, loud rattle that never subsides at all. It is impossible to use this in a quiet office or library without annoying everybody around me. Of course my warranty has by now expired, so I have no choice but to buy a new unit. Definitely never another Antec!
I bought these hoping to have a good pair of headphones to use while running. They do stay on while I am running, but the sound quality is pretty terrible. The way the earbud is designed, the speaker barely projects into your ear. Also I feel like the size of the headphones were made for someone with giant ears. I would say I have average sized ears and they feel really big on me. I suppose they get the job done for $10, but I wouldn't buy them again.
The sound quality is excellent. The headphones are very comfortable.But you should know that you won't be the only one listening to the music causethe sound leakage is something unbelievable !!!..I expected more from a this brand name but totally disappointed. RETURNED !!
After two months of use I noticed severe data loss.. pictures from my vacation became unreadable. I thought it was just a one-off but so I formatted the card (in my camera) and used it again. Low and behold.. same thing. Some pictures became unreadable and lost again.Wouldn't go with Transcend ever again.. I'm going with Kingston.
Does not work with my ipod 2g or my iphone 3gs boo on your "all ipod" description.
The CONS:The plastic covers 'gape open' at the center once the 2 discs are in.The closure taps tend to break of or do not hold 'closed'When the artwork is from thicker material, it is impossible to shutThe plastic (on the side for opening and closing the folder) is rough and has sharp edges. It also has protruding leftover plastic bits that require removal (careful they can be sharp)Looks super cheep to store my documentaries and other rather pricy movie collections in.The Pros:The price is not too bad tough I cant say it is cheapThe space you save is 5 small folders to 2 large (original) onesConclusion:Though I kept the folders I ordered I will not purchase them again from this add.I will invest extra few bucks and get a better quality ones next time.I have ordered clear ones before, and though they are pricier, they were superior in quality. I will look for those for my future needs
I CAN NOT GIVE THIS PURCHASE A REVIEW BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORTH WHAT I PAID FORIT . IT HAS BEEN RETURNED AND I HOPE TO GET A FULL REFUND THIS SELLER SHOULD BELOOKED INTO , IF TURNS OUT TO BE A BAD DEAL IT WILL BE MY LAST TIME SHOPPINGWITH YOU , SORRY BUT THATS THE WAY I FEEL.
How you can fit a GL-1 or any pro consumer camcorder plus accessories, plus have extra room is beyond me. I ordered it and for some reason I thought I could fit that kind of camera equipment in it. I was wrong...unless you take out all the padding, then sure it would work. I would only recommend this for small hand held camcorders or digital cameras. If you want proper protection don't get this one for your larger camcorders!
I ASKED FOR: 1 Recoton T123 3.6 V, 2500 mAh Ni-MH - Panasonic 2.4GHz Cordless Battery..I GOT: 1 of Recoton T123 3.6 V, 1210 mAh Ni-MH - Panasonic 2.4GHz Cordless BatteryWhats up with that?
This is a extremely poor product if you're a power user -- no surprise since it comes from the Linksys genre.Even in its basic "SOHO" mode if you try to use the advanced features it advertises -- expecting them to work since it has the Cisco name on it -- you'll be quite disappointed. Here's a list of issues:- Cisco seems disinterested in maintaining the product since there hasn't been a firmware release since 6/15/2011, version 2.0.2.1.- It's unreliable. It freezes intermittently and, at times, loses its config after being power cycled. Fortunately I keep a backup config and have been able to restore it fairly quickly.- It frequently drops the wireless devices forcing you to disconnect/reconnect in order to reestablish your wireless connection. I mitigated that, with limited success, by ensuring the wireless channel is set to auto and changing the key renegotiation time to 24 hours (86400 seconds).- Its DHCP server quits at times forcing you to power cycle to restart the router. Which is how I found the first issue.- I have a home network with 8 VLANs which I expected this router to manage 4 or them. As it turns out it advertises "4 VLANs" but really only supports 3 since it reserves VLAN 1 for management (which is normal in networking) thus only allowing you the remaining 3. Not something you expect when it says "4 VLANs" in the marketing literature.- Many (most?) of the setting, when changed, require it to reboot. A process taking nearly 2 minutes.- Has spanning tree issues.- Its use of NTP for maintaining its time often fails.- Its VPN features -- one of its key selling points as indicated by its name -- is totally useless unless you have another Cisco router of the same category or are using Windows. If you're a non-Windows user (for me MacOS, Solaris, and [if I must] Linux), the VPN is virtually useless without some extreme [manual] measures/inconvenience on the client side. Especially sad since, after all, its firmware *is* Linux based.I believe most of the above issues are well established on the web and Cisco (or their Linksys division) seem to not care. I have the SG200 series switch from Cisco and it works great. I also have an SRW2024 from Linksys which is a real POS. I'm seeing a trend. Cisco, good. Linksys, POS. To its credit, it does allow 4 SSIDs to be advertised and, with the above limitations, seems to work ok. But that doesn't come close to offsetting its failures.
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.
This is a great product for its normal price of $99.00, not $139.00!! The Apple store still sells it for $99.00!! They sell it separately, the A/V cable with the charging unit $49.00, then the remote kit $49.00!! I have purchased several from Amazon for the correct price of $99.00!! Hopefully this price will be corrected soon!!
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 just bought this printer/scanner today and I am very unhappy with the negative/slide scan capability. The scanner does not scan the entire negative nor the entire slide! When comparing a print from a scanned negative with a store-produced print, the right most 1/2 inch of the print is simply not there. Same deal with the slide. So this printer/scanner is being returned! I am now searching for a scanner that will actually scan the entire slide and negative.
The cord to the cooling pad broke after six months. As with others, I have to "hold" it at an angle. If I remove my hand, the connection is lost. I thought it was the cord but had the same problem after replacing it. I wish I had read other reviews before spending the money to replace the cord!
We bought a few of theses for a voip phone system that we had used some poe dlink switches with(went with theses since they were cheaper) after installing and spending about 2 hours configuring the thing to do basic vlan tagging. We discovered that after putting 24 phones on the thing it cant power our intercom device. We then decided to spend the $300 on the dlinks rather than this (they were $200) since it only takes about 20 min to get everything set up and going. The web interface takes a minimum of 30 seconds to load each page, you can't do anything over telnet or ssh other than set usernames and passwords which the thing decides to not accept and use and locks you out. Over all cisco should be ashamed to release something with this bad of a web interface and not make the telnet usable even if it is under the linksys name. Also one thing that is a nice security flaw is that it advertises over UPnP that "hey im a switch that shouldn't be known about except for by admins. Come try and hack me!"
I bought this premium transparency film and had no problems using it in my old HP DeskJet. But then my HP DeskJet printer died and I bought an Epson Stylus C82.These transparencies work like crap in the Epson, maybe by design? Instead of getting solid black areas, I get severe banding (tiny horizontal lines that ink doesn't stick to), making this stuff useless for the printed circuit board exposures I wanted to use it for. IBM transparencies work perfectly in the Epson printer, so I don't blame the printer, it's these HP transparencies.Only buy these if you know you will only be using them on an HP printer!
I got these headphones because of the reviewsm saying how great they were. Well, who ever thinks these headphones are great must out of their minds (no offense). These headphones have horrible sound quality, can hardly hear anything, they always fall out of my ears, even after i found the right earpiece. The slightest tug on the cord and they fall out. Also the behind the head cord thing is really a bugger. In my opinion these headphones are the worst [...] headphones i have ever purchased.
I just bought A-120 Panasonic DVD player. When I was watching the Matrix and started using the features that was with the movie (e.g. special features which allowed you to jump from one scene to the other), it(DVD player) started freezing on me. It stopped reading the DVD record. I had to turn it on and off. This solved the problem but after watching two or more DVD movies, the problem started again giving me a message that a wrong disc was inserted. Anybody else having the same kind of problem? I really enjoyed this player until it started giving me this problem. any comments?
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.
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.
Seems the Sony brand doesn't mean what it used to. This latest DVD from Sony rated at 8x max write speed does NOT perform as well as the older 2.4x Sony disks do, even when one limits the write speed to the slower 2.4x If it were possible to give this a ZERO star rating, I would. VERY dissappointing. Seems that Sony has switched manufacturers and the new one has little or no quality controls in place.Whatever. I'm done with Sony disks.
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.
Would not align after several attempts and made smeary print copies. Price was good, but did not work for me.
The audio portion of the cable is short. I cannot plug it in when the VGA portion is connected to my Thinkpad T60.
These headphones were used a lot in my school by my peers so I decided to check them out because I hadn't gotten used to the headphones I recieved with my MP3 player. When I put them in I instantly took them out. These headphones receieve NO BASS at all and I've only used these headphones once or twice.I do not recommend these at all. Try something else.
I thought this one a good purchase. It is a DVD reader, But can't play a vulgar DVD!!You have to spend additional 25$ to buy a Nero software upgrade to be able to see a vulgar 12$ DVD!Beware of this little aspect. I would not buy any other DVD reader for a PC unless I'm assured of this.
man i had fun.. for what?! a hour? then i come back so my bf and i could jam out.. and wham not even a hour the mic wasnt working... im not happy.. i love karoke and this was a total disapointment. after reading about the headphones and what not.. i dont know what to do.. i cant afford to keep buying microphones cuz the manufactors cant figure out how to make a microphone that is sturdy enough. :( dont buy the game unless u have another option for microphones.. cuz im sorry to say.. logitechs version of microphone is crappy.. best of wishes to all if u can find something that is worth it!!!!
I was pretty excited about this player, having read about it in Runners' World. There are a lot of problems with it, however. While it is advertised as a sports MP3 player, in a lot of respects it isn't very convenient for someone who buys it for sports. My issues are:- Headphones are not at all appropriate for sports, particularly running.. they keep falling off, so I had to invest in a better pair of headphones. Kind of weird since it's supposed to be a sports player. Also, I spent at least five minutes everytime untangling them before I could use them.- Hard to change music while running, and it often ends up doing something I don't want it to. You can't change the music without removing the MP3 player from the armband, which is a major pain and is just a function of bad design that you can't tell from any picture.- Not easy to figure out the features of the player, such as the stopwatch, pedometer. Also hard to use once you do figure it out.- Software is a pain to use.- Organization of songs is annoying and difficult to maneuever on player.That being said, I still use it. There are some good features:- Long battery life, recharges super quick- Very cool-looking player- Very easy to carry around.. can slip it a pocket or a bag of any size.I would not recommend this player and if given a choice, I would not buy it again.
I just got my eclipse II one month ago and the letters are wearing off. So far the E, A, N,S, U ARE WORN. When the letters wear off it is clear , so the black is wearing off. I thought they were lazer etched from underneath? Well this is horrible cause the light shines up through and you can not see the letter. I am the only one who uses the keyboard and do not abuse or over use it. strange, because it seems well built otherwise. The leg keeps falling off too. Personlly I would like the light to be stronger on high, but others may not care.
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.
I share all bad opinions about the Wave Music Multi-CD Changer. The worst product I ever have bought. Bose should collect this bad product from the market or sell it for 20,- usd and reclace it with a better and safer version. It is not good for this fine brand selling such a vulnerable product. I had exact the same problems as all other buyer described.
It gets cold fast, had a hard time to finish ironing, good idea with cordless but bad performance, stay away!!!
I won't repeat the complaints by the other reviewers but I will agree with them. I have a new Garmin eTrex Vista C GPS, which is a good product. But, Garmin wants you to buy their poor quality MapSource software. Poor quality because of the scale. National Geographic TOPO software is somewhat clumsy to use, but it will produce a fine map and does a good job for large scale use, as in hiking, etc. The problem is that Nat. Geo. deliberately misleads in its cover blurb by implying that TOPO will work with "most popular handheld receivers." It won't. So, if you want to produce a topographic map, with a route marked on it, and measure distances, develop elevation profiles, etc., then NatGeo TOPO is useful. If you want to upload waypoints from TOPO to your handheld GPS, be careful!
I did not have this thing for more than 2 weeks before it stopped playing. They didn't give off much sounds anyways. Wish I never bought it. Money down the drain.
This machine was purchased to replace an analog tape recorder for meetings. It was unusable both in sound quality and software design. It was returned and a Model DS-330 was purchased.
I purchased this scanner, and it worked fine until one day the document feeder stopped working. For a few months I thought It was something I was doing, and worked around it. I finally called tech support, and was told I was out of warranty. Said ok, I will pay to get my ADF fixed. They do not fix anything. If you are out of warranty, you are stuck. Connected to Customer support, same thing. Can you imagine buying a car, and after a year, the tranny went bad, you were told you have to buy a new car because they do not fix cars over a year old. This is the type of company that has made us a disposable society. How can you charge $600.00 dollars, then when it breaks, tell the people to buy a new one. Something stinks with this logic.Larry McKinnon
I got this camera as an early Chirstmas gift. The day I got it we had to take it back because the LCD screen was BADLY scratched. The new one worked fine for a while, but after a couple of weeks the internal battery died or something because everytime the batteries were changed ALL settings went back to the default.Now you'll have to bare in mind that this camera is so inefficient with batteries that it drains them dry after maybe 10-20 shots. Having to reset the month, date, year, hour, minute, flash option, date stamp option, etc. EVERYTIME you change batteries is unexceptable.I'm now on the third camera and when batteries are changed it loses some options. I have no idea if it's a sign they'll all start getting lost in the future or the option I like just gets reset because they were morons and didn't make it save that setting, but either way I'm planning to take the camera back.This has been an awful experience and I plan to avoid Vivitar in the future. It's really a shame, their Vivicam 10 was such a great little sub-$50 camera that would be nearly perfect if it had better resolution and an LCD to view what you took.
New out of box would not turn on. Tried several different batteries. Junk . Do not waste your your time and money
if its not tranferring the wrong music... its freezing up.. or not liecening properly.. or the device itself sticks(dail to select with). this is my third sansa and will be my last
This piece of (expletive) destroyed the movie that my friends and I were creating. This (expletive) piece of (expletive) erased a combined 1000+ hours of work that we had put into making a fun 45 minute movie that we had named My Pirate. We were literally five minutes away from finishing rendering and viewing the complete movie for the first time when this mother(expletive)piece of(expletive)(expletive)(expletive) crashed and left us with nothing more than the memories we had. Luckily, we still have the raw footage and we plan on creating a 2.0 version of My Pirate, but my friend...we'll call him Brad Miller to protect his real name...has already invested in another harddrive and we have all learned never to invest in Western Digital ever again. I find it unfortunate that i had to actually give this product a star, its more fitting to rate this with 5 steaming piles of (expletive).
ConsThe color ink cartridge dries up and stops working if you don't use it for a few days. I would print in b&w; for a few days, then go to print a color page and the colors would be blurry and streak. Happened with multiple cartridges.The software is enormous in size, cumbersome, buggy, and not particularly useful.After using my previous HP printer for years (25,000 pages printed), this one is a hunk of junk with in 3 months. It looks like HP's quality has declined. Bought a Canon, which has been flawless so far, both in software and the scanning and printing.ProsBlack and white print jobs work and are very fast.Scanner scans.Fairly compact for an all-in-one.
These are tremendously cheap, and you can tell. They are too light in your hand, and seem easy to break. I got these to have more secure headphones while I work out (as opposed to regular ear buds.) But they are not very secure on my ears, and with long hair, tend to get tangled.The sound quality is good, tho, for the price.
Battery is a waste of time and money. Will not hold a charge long enough to take 10 pictures even when not using live view or the flash. It's ridiculous that a company such as Kodak cannot put out a product that works better than that. I was glad to see I was not the only person having this problem.
A few weeks ago I said this drive was excellent. So good that I bought another one.Well I thought the new drive would supplement and not replace the old.A week after I got the new drive, the old one failed. The old one was (naturally) 7 months out of warranty.I've read too many reviews from other LaCie d2 users whose drives also failed.Drives do fail, but not this much.Now I have to buy another drive. It won't be a LaCie, that's for sure.
The software will not install on my Dell Precision 450 workstation so all of the extra keys are unavailable.I am unimpressed with the keyboard but, I am sure, I will eventually learn to deal with it. What is the greater disapointment is the mouse; quite honestly I could aim a flashlight easier. The pointer is sloppy and inacurate and after using the mouse for a few hours there are times when the right button quits respondinding.If I put the USB dongle in a slot on the back of the computer, the keyboard and mouse quit responding, so I'm stuck with the dongle up front.I am using the mouse keyboard to write this review and the mouse is absolutely frustrating at how inacurate it is.And to add insult to injury, Amazon dropped the price within hours of purchase.
Despite my experience with technology and electronics in general,I could not get this bluetooth keyboard to pair or connect to my Mac or to my PC.Returned for refund.
This adapter is a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter as is STATED clearly on the product packaging now that it arrived *** IT IS NOT A 1/4" TO 1/8" ADAPTER AS IS ADVERTISED HERE. Plugging in a 1/8 mini headphone the 1/8" adapts to the larger 1/4" plug. Since this is advertised as plugging into a 1/4" plug and changing into a 1/8" mini plug, that is what I needed! Now, I have to bother to print, return, etc. I already have a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter for 27 cents. Why would I spend $6.24 for the same darn thing!!! Maybe that is why they reversed the sizes!
Specs-----Compaq Armada 1750 w/ Windows XPLinksys WPC11 v3 cardLinksys WAP w/ Signal BoosterI guess I should be happy that this card actually works with my Windows XP laptop given the other reviews, but overall I'm not happy at all with it.With my laptop sitting on the floor 1 foot from the Access Point (WITH a Signal Booster may I add), I wasn't even getting close to a 100% signal. When I get around 20 feet or so, the signal barely holds itself at poor and frequently drops to 0.This seems to be a common problem among notebook wireless cards (my PCI cards get very strong, often 100% signals). I don't understand why they can't add an antennae of some sort to improve performance. Right now, I can't have the laptop in any room other than the one that the WAP is in (even then I usually get poor connections) and still get a signal.
I bought this scope for my nephew. I didn't buy it from Amazon.This is a very poor quality telescope. Celestron is one of the best selling telescope brands, but don't expect to get a semi-decent inexpensive scope as a result of high volume manufacturing. Celestron is an American company, but this scope is made in China. Some of their other products may be of high quality, but they should blush when you mention this one.I contacted Celestron customer support and they quickly rejected my request for a refund. They told me that sacrifices in quality have to be made to make the inexpensive scope..though, I don't remember that in the advertisements.At the lowest magnification (which I think is 45X) it's OK for looking at the moon, but you'd be much better off buying a portable spotting scope. Trying to steady and focus this long scope on the flimsy tripod is difficult. At high magnification, forget it. The rotating eyepiece feature is worthless. It's hard to rotate, so if you try to use it you knock the scope off of its target. You end up exchanging eyepieces in the same socket anyway.Search the internet for advice before you buy any telescope, there are helpful tutorials out there, but I'm not supposed to post them here. search for "Buying your first telescope" on altavistaI upgraded this to 2 stars because 1.I should have known better and 2. the low power objective looks alright.
The only positive quality I can think of is that it is priced very competitively. Other than that, I wouldn't use this player/recorder again even if I received it for free. The actual way you navigate through the software is NOT as outlined in the instruction manual, and does not interface well with RealOne player. The control buttons do not respond well to the touch, and using them to navigate through the functions is very confusing. Also, the battery life is grossly overstated; I was killing a AAA battery a day. I highly recommend a Sony Minidisc player/recorder. A bit more expensive, but definitely worth it.
The sound quality was not very good--my $2 earbuds do a better job with the bass. Also, you have to turn the volume up very high on your device to get a reasonable volume through the headphones. When you do this, everyone in the room can hear what you're listening too at a slightly lower volume, so students, this is definitely not something you'll want to use in the library! I was not satisfied and returned the product promptly.
Very disappointed. Easy to use but did not provide the magnification I had expected. Not worth the money. My less expensive binocularsdo a better job.
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.
I purchased these from another site for $7.99 w/free shipping and read a review on this site prior to purchasing where the guy just raved and raved about the quality. I received these in the mail and was immediately disappointed. You can pretty much tell by the cheap looking packaging that these are some type of 3rd world produced rendition of earbuds. Here is my assessment now that I have used them for a few months-Pros:They work, sound comes out.Cons:The sound quality is poor. You get very little bass at all, just the highs, and those are watered-down.The cord is obviously covered in cheap plastic, not the nicer rubbery covering on most earbuds.The earbuds are not very noise cancelling, probably a 3 out of 10 in this area because they do work a bit.The earbuds are not good fitting and they are not comfortable. I tried to stick them in further and it hurt.I would avoid these. I have purchased other pairs on Amazon when on sale for maybe $13 that were way better and still have them. I just couldn't resist what I thought was a deal and now see that I got burned.
When I first purchased this item it worked very well. It mad a great bowl of popcorn.After the unit was only two years old, I was popping popcorn in it and I heard a loud buzz coming from my microwave. I turned and saw a bright yellow glow coming from the microwave. It caught my microwave on fire!I examined the bowl and found that the base was melted on the underside!Do not purchase this item it is not safe and should be recalled. There was no warning at all on this item!
I am not a professional photographer, or anything that resembles one, I am a mom that wants to take photos of everyday memories...this is a horrible camera for that. Or anything for that matter...THE FLASH IS WAAAAYYYY TOO BRIGHT. There is no way to change it, and I have absolutely never taken a good photo with this camera. It's awful & I do not recommend this camera for anyone, not even teenagers or children.
Sony doesn't seem to care about their customers all that much. Why can't you use these &quot;sticks&quot; on older equipment? Why do they feel the need to keep reinventing the wheel everytime they come out with an ancillary product? Well, their marketing people should be applauded because anytime you buy a new product your bound to throw away other Sony attachments that you might be able to use for new product!! I mean, what gives?
The winding case is completely useless....It looks fancy, but after the first few times, winding becomes irritating. The sponge caps keep coming out. They do not fit the ear phones properly. And I already loast mine, just after owning it for 5 weeks.The same thing happened with my two other friends who bought the same earphones. Now I am using them without sponge caps....irritating!!
The plastic box is very clumsy. The crew is hardly fitted on my Canon and Sigma lenses. Don't waste your money on this.
I spend a decent bit of time in the gym, and after about 10 uses the stitching tore away from the material that this band is made with. If you do any more than walking i would not suggest this band. Love my zune
Failed after one use. I don't want a replacement if it's that unreliable! Hmm the rating system won't take zero (or negative) stars, too bad.
Obviously a lot of people think these earphones sound good, I don't. The sound is weak, the bass response is terrible, the highs are twangy and thin, and the mid-range is loud but hollow. They aren't that comfortable to wear, but I didn't think they were as bad as some of the other reviewers did - they didn't hurt my ears of anything. However, they don't stay in place very well, even after you get the right fit. Even swallowing can cause them to shift a bit, at which point the music sounds even worse. I spent a good half hour swapping these back and forth with the earphones that came stock with my Crative Zen MP3 player - listening to a song on one and then on the other. These don't sound as good as the stock... which is really sad becasue I paid 65 bucks for them, and only 220 for the player. These aren't the worse sounding earphones on earth, far from it, but they aren't good, and they certainly aren't worth the price.
I received one of these as a fathers day gift. In looking at the box I thought 'how neat'. I could hardly wait to try it out. I grabbed the memory card out of my 5 mega-pixel camera that had the latest pictures of my twin babies and slapped it into the frame. The disappointment started immediately after fliping the switch to 'on'. The screen flickered and fluttered as it displayed the firmware version. I could hardly read the combination of numbers and letters. After that its start-up menu showed and I had to check to see if I was wearing my glasses. Yep, I was. I started looking around for a focus button or knob. Nope, no such thing. I thought to myself 'what could be wrong'. I fumbled through the directories on my memory card and found a picture. It took a few seconds adn then the picture showed on the screen. It looked horible. I knew that it was not a problem with the picture. It was a picture that I had just printed a day or two earlier. My hard copy looks great! The display on the Royal PF56 was blury and out of focus. I tried a few more pictures and then gave up. The box shows a picture of the frame displaying a great looking picture. A picture nowhere near what it would really look like on the frame. I'd call it false advertising. Big disappointment.
This new battery lasted for less than 30 days. Now it will not hold ANY charge whatsoever. I would not recommend this product.
We all know the "razor & blades" revenue model for printer manufacturers: sell the printer for cheap to lock the hapless customer in, then make a killing on the ink cartridges. With the HP J5780, Hewlett-Packard has taken that contempt for the customer to a new low. This was evident right out of the box, when I realized HP didn't even bother to include the USB cable needed to use the printer. I had to go out and buy the special cable separately. Whether this omission was HP's attempt to cheat the customer out of a few more bucks, or the result of astoundingly poor quality control, I don't know.But the real ripoff becomes apparent once you try to use your new printer. I got about 30 pages out of the black ink cartridge before it failed. Removing it, cleaning it, nothing could get it to work again, even though I could hear plenty of ink sloshing around inside. Worse, all documents sent to the printer simply piled up in the queue with no response, and couldn't even be cancelled - the printer simply stops responding until you unplug it, cycle it, and reboot your whole system. Buying a new ink cartridge solved the problem, of course.One of the reasons I bought this printer is HP specifically advertises it as "Certified for Windows Vista". I'm using it on a clean install of Vista Ultimate, with the latest drivers downloaded from HP. Currently, attempts to print a simple document work about half the time. The other half, they pile up in the print queue and stop reponding. They can't be deleted or cancelled, no useful error messages are returned, the printer just seizes up. Sometimes power-cycling it and rebooting clears it up, other times I have to uninstall and reinstall the printer.HP, here's a message from your customers. We know printers are a cash cow for your business. We know it's standard industry practice to sell the printer at cost and then charge the equivalent of $16,000 a gallon for the ink. We expect to pay through the nose for home printing - to an extent. But the blatant ripoff you're perpetrating with the J5780 is jaw-dropping. At the moment, I can't think of any consumer product of any kind with this level of contempt for the customer built in. Sure, you got my money for the purchase, and you'll get some more for your built-to-fail ink cartridges for now... but how much will you lose over a customer lifetime now you've made it clear never to buy HP products again? Multiply that by several million customers, and that's how badly you blew it with the J5780. Nice work.
Works great, but broke after only two weddings. Opened it up and one of the metal rods snapped. 10 bucks per wedding seems expensive. AVOID.
I purchased these headphones one month ago and since then they have went out in both ears making them completely useless. To boot, do not buy the insurance, because it is simply a con. You have a warranty with V-Moda before the purchasable warranty company above, and V-Moda will charge you for 5 dollars for shipping there and back which is pointless for $19.99 headphones.
there are some things that should be noted on this product, first off it only works if the tv or whatever your hooking it up to uses just RGB, which most things dont! most tvs use Y pB pR which is different than RGB so beware
The page claims that the mount is universal for flat-panel televisions within the size/weight range. This is not the case. The mount comes with a compatibility list, from which my 42", 90lb television is absent. The mount was neither tall enough nor wide enough to fit. Compatibility should be listed on the page.This mount WILL NOT fit a Toshiba 42hp66, 42" plasma television without excessive reeingineering.The mount does, however, seem well made.
A boyfriend bought this as a gift for me after I checked out the reviews on amazon.com and thought it looked pretty good. At first, it was great. However, within 2 months I was having problems similar to those others have mentioned on here, including: 1) CDs (both MP3 and regular) taking either forever to start playing or NEVER playing (spinning and spinning but never starting!); 2) the CD would start playing but would suddenly hang up in the middle of track, or at the beginning of the track. I called customer service; they told me to try cleaning the laser lens. So I bought a kit, did it over and over again - and, no improvement. In fact, the lens cleaning CD itself kept hanging up!! So I just called customer service again and they are going to replace it with a new product, apparently a totally different model although they wouldn't say which one. *sigh* Just hope the new one works better!!! I would stay away from this model....
This was purchased to obtain the maps of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The AT is administrated and owned by the National Park Service, If so, then why is it not included in this map set?Had I known this I would not have purchased this set of CDs. The description did not indicate that that 2175 mile long trail was not included.
ive had this for a few months now. yes, it does its job for a little while, but it's extremely cheap plastic and will ruin your card! like the other reviews say, its difficult to get the card in, and when you push it in, the metal contacts in the reader scratch the contacts on your card, so eventually it becomes so scratched that the card doesn't work anymore!!!! dont waste your money on this unless you want to lose your info and keep having to buy cards. what a piece of crap!
I got this off ebay cheap dont know if its the tv or what but cant get any stations. Could be that its too old for todays digital signal.
PROS:- Immediately recognized by Mac OS X.- Great for Skype- Comfortable and light- Mic sounds good on SkypeCONS:- AWFUL performance for music: too much bass, no mids and highs are rolled off. EQ'ing Itunes helped, but it's still far from perfect. This set doesn't reproduce high frequencies very well.If you just want to use it for Skype, it's great. If you also want to listen to music, I suggest you look elsewhere.
I was suckered into this by the small form factor. The sound quality is mediocre, but it was sufficient. What's really horrible is the software. It's ugly and takes too many clicks to do things thanks to its poor design. Guess what, though? You're stuck using it. These Panasonic recorders record in their own proprietary format, not standard like wav or MP3. You actually need to use their software to transfer and decode the files. It doesn't implement something as simple and user friendly like USB Mass Storage (like the Olympus recorders do). Lost the software? Good luck. Unlike every other device maker that provides their software for free, Panasonic makes you pay $65 for another copy. Thanks for showing your true colors with this device, Panasonic. I'm never buying another Panasonic device ever again.
I purchased this item and one of two adapters clearly had a manufacturing defect. It was nearly impossible to plug an RCA cable into it, and once I finally could, you could literally see the scratches on my cable. I definitely do not recommend buying this specific adapter since they are not reliably made.Hosa GRA101 RCA Female to RCA Female Coupler
This really is the worst item I have ever purchased here. It is difficult to see, instructions are impossible to understand, is a waste of money
The cord to these headphones split within the first month I purchased them. That caused me to bandage the cord and salvage what i could. By the end of the first year the cord had split in three different places. These headphones are not very durable as once they were dropped lightly the were finally dead! Not worth your money! Either buy something cheaper and move to the next pair when finished or just buy something more expensive, with quality worth paying for. I suggest a boss set of headphones for the latter.
I've worked as a computer tech support consultant for years. So I thought this would be a breeze.My goal was to free up my proxy server for other uses. This seemed to be a good and cheap alternative to a computer. I realized that I would be giving up some of the security capabilities of my proxy server when I did this.I was not using DHCP within the network, but was being served an IP address to the cable modem via DHCP. Also, one of my servers was set up for the default IP address of the router.I was unable to get the router to recognize the network. I tried setting it up as a stand alone router and still this didn't work. I changed the IP number of one of my servers, tried reinstalling it the router using the default configuration. Tried resetting it several times. You name it I tried it.After a week with no Internet access I decided the benfits did not outweight the continued hassle. The benefit of running a proxy server won. I reconfigured my Proxy Server which has performed beautifully since. The proxy has the benefit of being more configurable and provides a better firewall.I think I could have eventually gotten the Linksys router to work, but felt it was not worth the extended effort.If you have simple network and do not need to make configuration changes to either the network or this router, it would probably install ok. If you have a more complicated network, with specific options on how DHCP is being used, and don't want to run the default router settings, you may run into problems.
I bought "Kodak Rechargeable Digital Camera" batteries (Ni-MH HR6 2500mAh) in metallic green casings from another online vendor. Their battery life became terrible after a couple months' use. Now they discharge practically overnight sitting in or out of my camera. Previously I was using some PowerEx Maha batteries with good results for a few years, but their capacity was something like 1600 mAh, which was a decent capacity when I bought them.
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.
We all know 77mm filter sizes are standard for the pro lenses and this one is a total misfit for such lenses. The filter screws in but the glass on it keeps dangling and makes clinging noises as if the glass is about to fall off, don't get fooled by the price like me, don't buy this product!
Based on the reviews, I expected these headphones to have a superb sound quality. Well, found out they sound almost like ordinary headphones (perhaps only slightly better) but are built as stereo headphones. I'm comparing these to the "Sony MDR-V150" stereo headphones I previously had which were excellent and around the same price as these. Don't expect these to be superior quality stereo headphones, or you'll be bummed when you test them out. Perhaps I expected too much, but all the beats sounded flat as they do on regular headphones.
When I received the item I was thinking that it would be like my last. I am upset only because I may have read the description wrong. It says long battery life, but it does not work as well as it should.
It does Not work. At first I thought I put the batteries in wrong, so I switched them around. It still did Not work&#62; I checked the TV to make sure that it was comparable and it still did Not work
I got this and the first thing I noticed is that the usb interface was bent, like if someone did it with pliers. I fixed it with a butter knife, but I didn't like the fact that I had to do this..
After using it three times, the music started cutting out. On the forth time Using it, my Sansa e260 would not play at all. When I jiggled my sansa, thinking it was not plugged in all the way to the transmitter, the music cut in & out. The transmitter was not making good enough contact with my MP3. I know it's not the MP3, because when I plug it in to charge through my computer, it works fine.
defective product... very disappointed... I got it brand new but the Open/Close button, the Volume UP, the Tuner up and the MEM up button none of them work.
first they were selling the product. and now they dont have it. this is dissapointing to me. i wanted these speakers and there sold out..... what a waste of business!!!!.
Thsi unit may start out good but if u use it alot stuff will start to happen. i sually listen to it while im walking and it's horrible it will constantly skip and the Anti Shock is a load of junk. I would recommend getting the RioVolt SP250.Don't buy it
Let me tell you what the Best Tech Sales, Amazon website won't tell you, this item does not work with Windows 7. There are no drivers available for it. If you use Windows 7 and bought this item like I did, you are out-of-luck.This is what their Amazon website states about the IOGEAR USB2.0/Firewire Combo cardbus card;"Minimum system requirements: Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Apple MacOS X 10.0.3 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP"These are the MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS which tells me that the operating system must be AT LEAST Windows 98, ME or XP. It does not state that this product will not work with Windows 7. It says nothing about Vista.I understand that Best Tech Sales does not manufacture or support the items they sell but they knew that this card would only work with older operating systems and I feel that it is their responsibility to disclose this important information to consumers or to not omit this information from their product page.I contacted Best Tech Sales and simply asked if I could trade this item in for a card that would work with Windows 7. This is their reply to me; "it is not my responsibility to research compatibility with all operating systems". This is where I believe them to be wrong. I would have been happy to pay the difference if any and the shipping but was not given the opportunity.I should have realized what a shady outfit they were when they didn't have a return policy or any contact information posted on their Amazon store page. This should have told me to stay away from these shysters.So let me just warn any potential customers of Best Tech Sales of New York. If you have any type of problem with anything you purchased from them, don't even think of being able to deal with rational, fair minded people. You will have to file a claim with Amazon and take your chances like I did.In my opinion, it is the policy of Best Tech Sales that all of us consumers are just a bunch of suckers to con money from any way they can. So buyers beware of BEST TECH SALES of New York. They will take your money and run.
Received this as a christmas gift and don't do much more with it than listen to the headphones during work at my desk and on transit on the way home. For the last 2 weeks, I ran into problems with the extension cord and having to twist the area above the plug to make sure that I don't get any crackling or sound popping in and out.I tried to get a replacement under warranty but because I didn't have a receipt, they won't accept it. Next time I'll make sure to ask for a receipt whenever I get a gift - just to make sure I can send it in if it breaks after 4 months. Not a happy customer and not sticking with Shure after this.
I'll keep this short and bitter. I have a 17" laptop (Gateway 7811) that I play games on. Wanted something not too bulky to sit between the laptop and my lap and provide some additional cooling.This thing is a little too small for a laptop of this size but doesn't do too badly. The #1 main issue is the terrible USB plug design. The power plug piece broke due to cord placement. Overall, when working, it provided a very small amount of cooling (about 4-5 degrees according to speedfan). The inability to turn off the super bright blue LED, the cord storage panel on the bottom popping off frequently, and the overall cheap quality of design/materials all contributed to me hating this thing. But the terrible USB power plug design was really the main issue. That plug will snap or break, it's only a matter of time.
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 !
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.
I've tried to burn about five discs and all failed.I have a very reliable burner: LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1LI've notice the recording surface, the shiny surface, has many, many "rainbowing" distorted areas that follow the diameter of the disc from the center to the outer area. For sure this is a defect, as the surface should be mirror like, with no distortion.Very disappointed...was avoiding Memorex brand as Verbatim was supposedly a much better brand. I just threw in the trash $30.00!
I was in LA and went to Simon's camera I wanted to buy a new Canon lens for my Canon 5D. Simon, the owner saw that I had this Tiffen 77mm filter on my camera and commented, that "you've got great glass there (the lens), but the UV filter you are using is not so good." He did a side by side comparison of the Tiffen next to the Hoya Pro1 Digital filter. It was really night and day. The reflection and glare & distoration were noticeable. I did replace the Tiffen with the Hoya ($79.99) and don't regret it. The Tiffen is fine, if you are on a budget, but if you want great results, don't skimp.
I have two 8" picture frames that are other brands, and they are GREAT and I use them for Open Houses all the time! I got this one as a gift from a friend, and it is terrible!! The instructions are difficult to understand. The wide screen makes everyone in the picture look FAT and distorted! This is a weird size and I am not happy at all!! I don't recommend it.
This is NOT the Samsung brand name. It is advertised as though it is. If you're a label lover, then do not get this product. If you want a similar product, then this is it. It works fine.
I am very unhappy with this product. I regret I even purchased it! As a Coby mp3 I believed that the product will be effective and fruitful but it turned out being the exact opposite. Any battery that goes into the Coby MP3/Radio will die soon! I do not know why the player took up unnecessary energy but it did leaving me S.O.L when I needed music the most. The central music control button seems fun but the button it's weak and inadequate and the it broke quickly on me. If you are one of those people who like to move around and dance while busting out your favorite tunes DO NOT! (I repeat)DO NOT!, buy this product. I found myself having to keep the hold button on while it was "off" because the slightest touch will turn this thing "on" and drain your battery blind! Yeah, the Coby mp3/radio plays music, but it's unreliable and just not a good investment. I really did think it would be better but it wasn't and I learned the hard way! Do not buy this product unless you are fond of electronic heartbreak and despair. And oh yeah, the radio on the Coby Flash has such poor reception, I couldn't hear a thing! My music was lost and my ears still haven't been able to recover! I suggest you get a Coby mp200 that's the one with the removable cap. It's appearance is simple and sweet and it's controls are easy to use. Best thing for the budget. I own a Coby mp200 and that one has never let me down! The Coby mp200 is reliable, the music syncs very quickly, and the energy and space it takes up is small so don't waste your money on this one, the Coby mp200 is way shweeter!
At this price point I expected a durable ,well engineered product. within a month of use I started noticing small cracks in the wires near the earpieces .I figured it would be OK,they're thick wires. It's not OK ,they broke after 2 yrs. of lite use.I read thru some reviews, there seems to be a lot of consumers reporting same issue. Shure offers a repair service, but I can buy a better set of in-ear buds for substantially less than the repair will cost.... theAltec Lansing UHP336 Snugfit In-ear Earphone(which have user replaceable cords)
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.
I ordered this power adapter from Blue Nook and received a wasabi power adapter instead of the canon branded one. I am not pleased with this purchase.
I spent a little more for a tape adapter with a name brand, since many of the cheaper ones seemed to have a high defect rate, based on the reviews. Unfortunately, this adapter only played music on one channel. I tested it with two devices and two stereos. Save your money.
I have had this TV for 3 years. I've gone through 3 lamps @ $210, $190, 165 and now I need two more this year at $130. The picture is great but there are other TVs that wont cost you thousands in lamps. I am very disappointed in my choice.
I use my camera for work and we have several uploading stations throughout my office. I tried the card on four different card readers and none of the readers recognized the card automatically, and when I attempted to manually run the drives, the computer crashed repeatedly. Pics are still stored on the card, and work fine via direct USB download from the camera, but it's much easier to just load the card into the readers than to carry around the USB cable all the time.
I've purchased three of these routers. Only one of which is still operational at a clients location. I find the BEFW11S4 to be very strong on signal but, unfortunately, weak on features. Tech. support is also given a low mark. One star on logging. One star on filtering. 4 stars on signal. There are much better routers out there for a lower price. Read alt.internet.wireless before you buy.
I selected this product specifically because the description said the adapter worked in both side-loading and front-loading cassette players. The model I received fits only side-loading and I need front-loading. Very annoying! Back it goes.
I just recently purchased the Cobra GPS1000DLX and am extremely disappointed.Pros: Hardware - The unit is compact (about the size of an average PDA)Cons: Software (Both on the Unit and included software)Hardware - Serial (RS232) interfaceAll I can say about the software on the unit is that it's functional. Other then that it will take awhile to get used to and is not very user friendly.As for the included Rand McNally Street Finder software, it is obvious that this software was written around 1999 and has had no updates. Cobra/Rand are really trying to squeeze there pennies out of it as long as they can. Just trying to install the software on a computer with XP can be a challenge I've found.*Warning* Windows XP SP2 will sometimes wipe out a file that this software requires to install. Let me save you some time, it's not listed as a known problem on there website, you have to call Rand McNally for the solution. (That's all Cobra will tell you to do)*Recommendation - Bring some coffee and donuts with you before trying to install. Once the CD is inserted and the install program started, it took an average of 5 minutes before the pre-install program was done and the actual install program started.Once the software is installed, it looks more at home on a Windows 98 machine and functions just as it looks. After creating a map and trying to download it the GPS unit it told me it needed the "Data" CD. (*Note - This seems more like something that should be part of the initial install) Let's just say that it also took me a little while to figure out that it wanted it in the first CD drive on my system, not the drive I used to install it. After getting the Disc in the right drive it started coping the files it needed (There was enough time for another coffee break). Once the transfer between the software the GPS unit began, I noticed the progress bar was barely moving (Yet another coffee break) so I used that time to reflect on the benefits of USB vs Serial and why Serial is OUTDATED for consumer products.Once completed with that task I created a Route between two points. The software traced my route completely inaccurately (Lets just say my starting point was approx 15+ meters from the actual route, not just one point but the whole route)This is good unit for a teenager or young camper or as a gift. Other then that, I recommend getting one of the other GPS units out there.
I wish could give a better performance review. It developed a issue with the plug at the cord on the detector side before I could get enough miles on it to give a legit evaluation. Amazon is not an "Authorized" seller. No warrantee . I would have to jump through more hoops and pay more than its worth to have it fixed.So in the garbage it went. Waste of 140.00+ dollarsDon't wasted your time and money. Cut loose and get a escort or V1 or just slow down
I know a lot of other reviewers have said the same thing but I'm guessing this item is no longer for sale (on here or from Sony) anyway. My case tore very easily in less than a year and there's no way to mend it. Too bad the case wasn't made out of other material. Now I'm having a really hard time trying to find an armband carrier that will fit my Sony E105 MP3 player. I'm only finding larger bands/carriers (like for ipods) or small ones (for stick players).
Purchased this since I lost the original cable for my Ipod shuffle, I thought "hey this is cheap why not!" , but it was a waste of money, upon receiving it worked for a few minutes, right when i disconnected the cable, and reconnected again it stopped working no charge or anything so i thought It could of been the ipod, I went ahead and borrowed another cable from a friend, tested works great , so dont bother wasting your money on this! 'YOU WILL' be disappointed.
After playing it maybe 5 times, the screen went out and all you get now is sound. Not recommended.
The cord is much too short. The whole point in having a headset to begin with is to be able to move about my desk while I am talking. This headset is marginal at best. I would agree with a previous reviewer that once I figured out from the minimal directions how to switch the headset earpiece, it was comfortable to wear, but tended to pull out of my ear at the merest movement. I am returning this item!
Panasonic offers a USB driver however no video driver. This means that anyone using windows xp will be unable to transfer video to their computer. When talking to panasonic they just said they didnt have a driver and were not developing one. They offered no suggestions or alternatives.
I tried this cable as an extension to my Viewsonic LCD monitor(VA2223wm), its intended use. Unfortunately it is unusable due to ringing and smearing in the displayed video. The ringing is most noticeable in grey areas (not too dark or too light) when a vertical window edge is nearby. The area to the right of the edge is full of "ripples". Text is also smeared and less readable than without the cable.
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.
I bought a pair of ER4P in-ear earphones thinking they would be a step up from my inexpensiveSennheiser CX300 in-ear earphones. Just in terms of audio quality, I found the ER4P phones to be terrible. The sound is harsh, distorted, and fatiguing. They're absolutely worse than my Sennheiser CX300 phones, which cost quite a bit less. It's not that the frequency response of the ER4P is not flat - they're flat enough, I suppose. I played around with my equalizer and couldn't get the ER4P to sound any better. The sound is distorted in a subtle way that I can't really explain, but the end result is that the sound is unpleasing and makes my ears tired very quickly. I could only listen to the earphones for about 15 minutes before my ears got tired and I had to pull them out. The Sennheiser CX300 earphones are all-around more pleasing and sound better - and the CX300 earphones are just good, certainly not great. The high price of the Etymotics is why I give them such a low rating. All in all, it's one of my most disappointing purchases ever. I don't know if my ears are just strange, but I have a hard time figuring out why anyone likes these phones. My brain tried to tell me I should like them, just because of how much they cost. But my ears told me otherwise.To be clear, when I talk about audio quality, I'm not having any problem with the fit or seal. The seal is good and the fit is adequately comfortable for me, though such deep-fitting in-ear earphones won't be comfortable for everyone. Eartips/earmolds, and fit are quite a big issue with any in-ear phones. For them to sound right, you need to make sure that you get a good seal. You'll need to try different eartips - perhaps from different manufacturers - before you find some that are comfortable and make a good seal, and provide the level of isolation that you want. I'd consider no brand of in-ear phones to be any better or worse than any other in this respect, because there is no one-size-fits-all. It's on the user to find or make something that fits.I've subsequently purchased a pair ofUltimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro earphonesfor about the same price as the ER4P phones, and I've never looked back. The Super.fi 5 Pros sound great, and leave my ears feeling happy, even after extended listening.For reference, I also own a pair ofMackie HR824 monitors, which are easily the best audio I've heard anywhere - I think as close to perfect as you can get without spending a ton of money. I consider the Super.fi 5 Pro phones to be somewhat close to the Mackies in terms of audio quality. The Mackies are a bit less distorted and have a flatter frequency response curve. The Super.fi 5 Pro phones roll off at the extreme high end. But most people wouldn't notice, and I prefer that for casual listening, because high frequencies can be fatiguing.
i brought this item last month. could not get it to pair/bond any of my bluetooth items and none of my bluetooth could pair/bond with it. i contacted kinamax tech by email reguesting a RMA number because tigerdirect.com would not except it back without one from the manufactor. kinamax sent me a link with the driver included telling me i needed that for it to work. i emailed them back that it came with one, i had installed it and it still did not work, please send the RMA so i could return it to tigerdirect. they emailed me back asking me what OS i was using and what items were i trying to bond with their bluetooth adapter. now a week has gone by and i'm playing email tag with them and i called them about this. the tech i got asked for my email addess, read the emails, then proceeded to tell me that I must be doing something wrong because it did work and they did not issued refunds or returns because of human error or just because i wasn't computer savy enough. i can't put in words how mad i was. my husband had to take over the call. then they began to argue about how did the tech know which it was human error or bad bluetooth adapter. in the end the tech refused to issue the RMA but offered to send us another. after all this i didn't want another one i wanted a refund. so we ended the called, contacted tigerdirect.com. they issued us a rma no problem. if you buy any products from kinamax, beware of their customer service. its anything but. the item only cost about 15.00, so you get what you pay for, in customer service also!!!!!
This product did not work as advertised under the Windows XP x64 Edition operating system. Despite using the very latest drivers, I get a blank black display, and it works only immediately after restarting the PC (only for a short while).I ended up going with PowerColor Theater 550 Pro PCI Express x1 which has better drivers for x64 from ATI. This also freed up a PCI slot that I needed.
With all the great reviews I thought these buds would be the bomb. But instead they bombed. The best that I can say is 'tinny.' Tried different music, different devices, different bud sizes. Nothing helped. Did I get a bum pair or follow bum reviews?
Why would anyone want to buy a twin pack, which is supposed to save money by "buying in volume", when it is MORE than double the price of a single cartridge? Amazon appears to need some help with their math on this one. Hopefully they'll fix this and my review will become unneeded. Until then, don't assume that a two pack is automatically a better deal.
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.
Sound quality is adequate, but ear-cup connection is too fragile. Headphones got broken after a few months of infrequent usage.
Buyer beware! This product (ML-1210D3) was shipped with an obviously used packaging -- with the UPS tracking number for the original purchaser still in the box! This is a scam sale!!!Don't buy this item! No wonder, Amazon is selling it for much less than the normal price of a NEW item.Very disappointed, ramida
The seller was fast and as helpfull as they could be but there are major problems with this product.As other people have posted, this thing will just stop working after a few months. Worked great at first then three months later it died. contacted the seller, they were quick to get back to me (thumbs up for that!) and said there is no solution to fix it. They quickly sent me a replacement (thumbs up again!) but the second one has stopped working also. It attempts to start up sporadically when I try different usb ports, but it's looking like it's dead for good now.If you're looking for a quick audio fix and don't need it for more than a month or so, this product is for you! Otherwise, don't waste your money.
The unit does not appear to exhibit any gain whatsoever. On opening the box and checking the construction, it appears to be a mass of solder blobs. The output is not a dual amplifier, but a single amp split - which does not seem to agree with the add.
This cam is [...]! IT CLAIMS TO BE "Weatherproof." in its add here and its NOT you can NOT have it outside, it says do not put in the rain, do NOT put in moist areas and do NOT put in sunlight, how the heck is THAT weatherproof???? oh AND the LED lights dont even work at all!! on the good side of things it works perfect in the day time, good clear picture, I don't know about sound cause after all I have to have it pointing out a INSIDE window to the outside so I dont have the sound on. I guess this is what you get for 50 bucks, a half way working cam that the ad lies!
We purchased the Sima VHS-Cassette Adapter and it worked fine when the first compact tape was run. Then for no apparent reason our VHS player just wouldn't play any other cassettes in the adapter. We replaced the Sima with a motorized Dynex adapter from BB and have used that about 50 times without any problems. The Sima apparently is simply too fragile to provide any useful service life.
ive had this tv for a little over a year now. i watch it almost every day for an hour two at night. just a few days ago it stopped turning on. the right light blinks a few times but no screen or sound. ive been researching the problem to find it is a common problem in this tv... many breaking before or at the one year mark. its apparently and overheating problem that this model has. i would not recommend buying this tv unless you want to risk a broken tv after only one year of use.
1 month it has been perfect. then today it is broken and now i hav to buy a new one. nvr nuy it
When you search Amazon for iPod replacement batteries, you`ll find other kinds that cost less, but don`t include that big CD that shows the replacement procedure. It costs around 5 bucks.I paid the $10 extra for the cd explaining what was the right way of changing the battery. When the shipment arrived, NO CD INCLUDED. I was very unpleased to see that a cheaper kind of battery pack arrived. Only a very small printed instruction was included. NOT WHAT I PAID FOR. Go for the cheaper kind.
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.
My sister-in-law had a very old Farberware Stainless Steel percolator and her coffee was always outstanding. After reading reviews, it appeared that Farberware had changed several components from stainless to plastic and was no longer highly recommended so I decided to purchase the Presto. It was fine for about the first few weeks. Thinking the problem might be one of residue and oils, I attempted to clean it. Presto Customer Service suggested running a dishwasher tablet through the perk cycle. This did not really take care of the problem. Overall I would not recommend it. Suggest trying to find an old style unused Farberware percolator.
I should have saved my money on this one. I bought it thinking it was a belt-clip carrying case. My mistake!!! If you need a protective case in the event that you drop your Sansa and want to protect it ... well, maybe you want this item. But it's not very attractive, and it's a shame to put the player in it because you can't access the buttons very easily. Definately not worth the money spent.
In a nutshell, I have a mainstream PC and this thing never worked. I spent two days of my life, 36 hours on the phone with their less than helpful tech support (both regular and supervisory), I had to replace the item twice, buy new cables and all was for nothing. I ended up returning the router and all the accessories. Purchased an Intel Anypoint. My advice to anyone considering a purchase, stay far away.
this is the worst mp3/cd player I have ever owned. everything about this product is a lie because when I bought it i put in a cd-rw with mp3s on it and it played the first 5 seconds of the song and then it went silent for about 20 seconds and then skipped to the next track and it kept repeating this over and over. next i put a cd-r with regular songs on it and it did the exact same thing. then i even put in a regular cd that i bought at the store and it did the exact same thing. so whatever you do DOOO NOTTT BUYYY THISS CRAPYYY PRODUCT BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK WHAT SO EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Home use and my needs are very simple but this printer broke in less than two years. 'Reset Power' msg with all lights flashing and unplugging, etc. doesn't help. HP guidance is 'printer needs servicing'. Naturally, servicing costs more than new printer with cartridges. HP has always had bloated and poor SW and this is no different. Scanning works poorly, scanned documents never looked like originals, margins are off and text often enlarged. Couldn't use for a professional document. However, lots of formats supported. Software always wants to run in background and is not particularly user-friendly. HP has always felt that printing is the prime function of your computer and inserts itself a lot. Cartridge life is not impressive given my very low usage. My other printers are/have been Canon and Brother and the Canon is far superior to the other two.
I purchased this item to control a UVerse box.. It did not work at ALL. I tried it with a cable box and it works great. For the newer ATT Uverse box I had to buy the X10 Pro Powermid ir extender. It works with all control boxes including the newer ones.
Do not buy this battery. A little over a year and this battery cant hold a single little bit of charge, to the point where even when plugged in the ipod always says "please wait, very low battery" forever.
Overall I liked my Tom Tom Go, until it was 15 months old and went blank refusing to turn on. It was dead. I called Tom Tom support and they said send it in. I did, they called and said it was out of warranty, which is 1 year. I agreed, how much to fix it? Sorry we don't fix them, we through them out, no repairs. But, we'll sell you another one for only $300. And, it will be the same model you have, no upgrade to current model.I think this is a real rip off. I spent about $650 USD for this and it worked 15 months, then throw it out when it breaks.Be aware if you buy Tom Tom products. They do not offer reasonable support.
This thing is a piece of crap , I'm sorry i bought it, it didn't work out of the box , something was obstructing the fans and wouldn't work on the first try , had to stick something in there to pry it lose , , then one fan worked and then the power didn't work . Then the adapter was stuck inside the cargo area that holds the adapter ,a wire was lodged in the unit itself , My opinion about this thing ? JUNK !
The backpack seems to be adequately made. But, I have to stretch the edges around the HP 17" laptop I have to get it in. The elastic retaining strap on the laptop compartment doesn't even stretch over computer. I think HP should at least make the backpack fit their own laptop computers they say the backpack was made to fit.
The box does not take up much space,But you pay for it.I really thought the single 10" would produce a stonger noteThis box is really only good if you have a single cab pick-up and want to add a bit of bass as for SUV's forget it.The price on Amazon was the best with shipping and everything.
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.
I owned a previous Pioneer Gex-Inno2Bk and was very happy with it. My other first generation XM2Go finally died so I thought I would get a second Inno. What I didn't know is that they changed the FM modulator in the Inno even though there doesn't seem to be a model change designated. Both Innos look indentical but the older one can broadcast from holder to radio just fine. The brand new one can't, even if it is right next to the radio. I have to use the sure-connect that comes with the auto kit to get it to work. The sure-connect takes away the AM portion of my radio though (connected to my windshield mounted antenna). It's rare that I use AM so I am not missing anything, but it irks me to sacrifice one thing for another like this, especially since my other Inno doesn't have this problem. I know they claim they needed to keep it from broadcasting to other cars, but they went way overboard. My iPhone has a broadcast device and they don't seem as concerned as Pioneer is about this issue. Therefore, I can't give this device anything higher than 2 stars.
I bought this Wireless router after doing quite a bit of research and getting good reviews from co-workers (even network guys) on it. I have owned it for almost 2.5 years now.I will break this down step by step:Installation:Couldn't be easier. Had the whole thing setup with my Cable Modem and my desktop in less than 30 mins and was surfing the net. in an additional 30 mins or so had my wireless laptop going and didn't have a single problem. Switching from an Orinoco or a Cisco wireless card on the laptop was easy and no problems there either.Initial Usage:It had problems. It would keep stopping and requiring a reset or a full power down/power up. I updated the firmware (keep on top of firmware updates) and this problem went away. Updating the firmware is very very easy.Performance:I will review only the wireless part this. For internet browsing and basic stuff, it performs great. No complaints here. It was a little slow on some of the more heavier network utilizing applications but its wireless you can't expect the speed of a Lan line.Range:I didn't have problems with ranges in my townhouse. It worked everywhere without any degradation. When I moved to a two story colonial, I started to see some range problems. It would work fine on the floor where the router was. On the ground floor however it would move from excellent/good to fair frequently. Sometimes just turning the laptop a certain way would do miracles. I never had a complete dropoff though. Never did try the basement :-)Features:I couldn't have asked for a more easy to configure and more featured router for my usage. Supported all the protocols (IPSEC/PPOE) for me to VPN to work. Had nice control over ports and traffic. The control of DHCP and static IP addresses was nice too. Didn't use much of the other features.Now with all that said here comes the BAD part:about a month ago, the wireless part stopped working. I was surprised at first. I checked the router. Lan activity Lights were on but not the wlan activity lights. I hit the reset button no go. Checked my desktop.. the lan connection was fine. Did a full power down and power up. Still nothing. Checked the website for firmware updates (in case I missed one that fixes something).. nope I had the latest firmware. This was on a friday so I just let it be. Saturday.. still no luck. After going nutz on Sat, I finally emailed Customer Support on Sunday. They responded fairly quickly (within hours) and after a couple and back and forth emails.. the response: "This can happen if you are under warranty we can replace it" Well the warranty is a bleak 1 year and I had had this router for 2 years...soo.. bottom line.. I am getting a new router and probably not going with Linksys again. A response of "This can happen" is not acceptable to me.
This thing does not show the image in colors, just black and white! And the returning policies are very poor; this prevents them to give your money back. Please save your time and money, and do not buy this junk.
After a few months, it starts to make noises and will say "Cannot Play Disc" on disks that play just fine in my other DVD player and on my desktop and laptop computers. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. I would give it zero stars it I could.
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.
I purchased this flash and used it ONCE before it stopped firing completely. I contacted the seller and they exchanged it for a brand new one. After using the new flash TWICE, it did the exact same thing - except this time it stopped firing right in the middle of a friend's wedding I was shooting. Seems to me this thing is a P.O.S. ... I have contacted Sakar and hope they'll remedy the situation, but I won't trust this as anything but a back up flash in the future ... maybe not even that!
It seems like the glass filter moves around. Is it suppose to do this?
Would not recomend this at all. Sure its screen protector. But Whats the pooint haveing a screen protector that falls off? Yes first this curls up on the side due to being TOO thick. And it bubbles like crazy. I have tried numerous tries to get this on perfect.. it just wont and will not happen
The Meade CaptureView has two features that should annoy most of us. First of all, it is powered by two AA batteries, but claims to be unable to prevent the batteries from discharging and harming the device if the batteries are left in while the device is off.Secondly, its USB interface is apparently a version of the USB mass storage standard altered to prevent it from working with anything but Microsoft operating systems. For a company one often associates with scientific interests, active discrimination against users of Mac and unix seems unwarranted.
The wifi antenna is very weak -- you have to go stand by the Linksys router for it to work. Non-portable. No value, high price... Useless. I played with it the first two days and now I have not turned it on in a month.
Well,we had liked this product for the 1.5 years that it worked.... We are sending it back under the replacement warranty that we purchased. It now sounds like an old vehicle clunking down the road. It was used relatively lightly for printing and fax in our small office.
This is a great idea, but this unit isn't very loud. Returning it to try another type. You get what you pay for...
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??
On third return in 90 days. This time they can keep rather than exchange. I DID read the directions and followed them so let's not assume otherwise! Won't hold battery charge, first time also had red spot on screen, can't remove battery easily in an attempt to reserve charge, on most recent exchange the open button works when and if it feels like it. Second try the dvd mechanism wouldn't stop spinning and screen couldn't be read to even try and adjust with menu. Spend a few more bucks and get a name brand. This is probably the worst electronic purchase I've ever made.
mine worked for about 11 months then it just quit workinguntill then i was really impressed,ooks good,sounds good,plays mp3 cds then it quit reading cdsit dosent read cds or mp3 cds any more its a giant paper wieght
This my third set of headphones from Sennheiser in the PMX-70/80 line. They have all failed in the same way - loose connection at the headphone jack. After 2 months, this set is dead. I'm returning it under warranty, but I'm going to start looking for another brand. Strongly recommend you do the same.Update: Sennheiser denied the warranty claim because the headphones were not purchased from an authorized reseller. Be warned or stay away!
Save yourself alot of time and dont buy this, this thing is a wase of space. THe sound quality is herrendous and the speakers are very cheap.
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.
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
HP insists with this illfated printhead/print cartridges technology. I bought the 2500C+ 18 months ago, before XP was released.Although the printer could work, with several and quite annoying flaws under W2K, HP failed to release a driver for XP Pro, and we were forced to use the driver written by Microsoft.It simply does not work and - after countless hours with HP Technical Support WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, HP offered my US$ 100 on a US$ 1350 printer for a trade-in.What I have now is a white elephant sitting in the office.SHAME ON YOU, HP! It is an offense to your loyal customers.
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.
I purchased the View to replace my old Sansa e200 series player. It quit working after the pc jack soldier joint separated from the board. The View is a sleek looking machine, has good user interface and sound quality. The problem is getting the thing to charge. Sometimes I plug it into my computers USB port and the screen will indicate it is charging, but later I find the battery totally discharged and the player is unable to power up. I have tried flash upgrades, different computers, wall chargers and different cables without success. Sometimes I can reset the player and then it will charge, but even when the battery indicate a full charge I never get the playing time claimed by the manufacturer.I have spent hours looking for solutions on Sansa's support site as well as numerous forums on the web. What I've learned from this is that is that there are others experiencing charging problems like mine. As well as a host of other problems too.SanDisk has been the preferred brand of memory cards for my DSLR camera for years. Because of this good experience I chose the Sansa MP3 players. But I will never buy another one. Buyer beware!
The vcr works fine, but the dvd player didn't work from day 1. It plays for a minute or two, then freezes. I brought it to a repair center and the tech told me it was the 4th one he took in during the past month. The toll free# is 800-311-9263.
Several people have pointed out that the built in sound on this TV isn't great. One person pointed out that you can hook it up to an external sound system.Not actually. This TV lacks the standard Audio Out jacks. There is no RCA audio outjack. Not even a headset jack.This TV does have a digital audio out jack - so you could use it with a modern surround sound system. Unfortunately, that's not what we have. People who want to hook up a simple headphone, or a wireless headphones, or regular stereo speakers are out of luck.We have called Sharp product support and verified that this is true. They provide no workaround or explanation for this omission.This is a show-stopper for us. My wife likes to watch TV over her wireless headphones while I fall asleep. A TV without audio jacks is out of the question.
What a complete piece of junk!!! I'd spend my money on a Canon i560 if I were you AVOID this printer at all costs!!!
We bought these 3 years ago, and they were great while they lasted. Alas, today they no longer hold a charge. (So much for the urban myth of holding a charge for 1,000 times). Anyway, they were ok for 3 years, and now off to get Sony batteries & charger for $15.00. We are disappointed, however, that the charge lasted only approx 36 times (once/month). 36 &lt;> 1000.
I thought the negative reviews came from a bunch of sticks-in-the-mud. Unfortunately, this device has turned me into just another muddy stick. I spent my entire Sunday trying to get the thing to become friends with my wireless network. Then, I got home from work today and have spent this entire evening on the phone with technicians attempting to get the device to cooperate.I bought the package deal: the Microsoft wireless network router along with the wireless music device. I figured that because they came as a package deal they'd play well together. They have not.After exhausting every configuration I can come up with, and all the configs the Microsoft people can come up with, I'm putting the thing in the post back to Amazon tomorrow. The folks at the Creative Help desk were poorly informed about their product and were unable to provide much beyond the advice posted on their web site.I'd recommend this to people who are ultra computer savvy and who have lots of time to kill. For everyone else, I think we might be better off spending a little more money and getting a device that does what we hope.If you buy this, I wish you the best of luck. Maybe it'll work for you. I wanted it to work, but I got what I paid for...actually, since it didn't work, I guess I got a little less than I paid for.
Having trouble reading dvd's with this product. No instructions, no troubleshooting guide. Keeps saying it can't read dvd, problem with country code. The dvd is US and the unit seems to be unable to recognize it. Not so happy with this product right now.
We have a KR1 with a Kyocera 650 aircard with remote antenna. We use the wireless portion to talk to two laptops and one printer. When we bought it, it was the only wireless router. When it works, it works great, but it will not stay connected via the aircard for more than 20 minutes. Then you have to unplug it and restart.The dropping of the line is signal independent. Some areas the dropping is every 1-2 minutes others 15-20 minutes but it never stays connected. It also sometimes broadcasts its ssid and other times it doesn't.Based on input from others the problems we've encountered with the KR1 are inherent in the design. Software upgrades don't seem to work. We have just ordered a new D-Link DIR-450. We know D-Link collaborated with Kyocera on the KR1, and some folks speculate the DIR-450 will be just as bad. But we have talked to users that say the DIR-450 doesn't drop the line.
These are the worst sounding earbuds that I have ever put in my ears that cost over USD2.99I mean, they really sound cheap and juvenile.I really feel cheated and would never purchase this product again.
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.
Excellent machine except it kept freezing after finalizing a disk forcing me to disconnect the machine in order to get it functioning again so I sent it back.
I bought these earphones about a year and a half ago, and they worked pretty well putting aside that it hurt my ears and the bass was relatively low. Additionally, these are sound isolating - not noise cancelling - earbuds. About 5 months in, the right ear gave out and crinkly static replaced the clear sound. Because my earphones were still under warranty, I sent them back, and to my delight a new pair was sent to me! But after only ONE month, the left ear gave out completely. What a disappointment. I appreciate Shure's satisfaction guarantee, I just don't think it's worth it to spend any more time or money sending broken pairs back and fourth. It's time to move on and find a different pair all together.
I bought this camera beginning of this year as the older Olympus 3.2 MP camera was very good. However, this one just frustrates me since you cannot see the image you are taking on the LCD when shooting outdoors. Bought a flap for it and I can see a little bit now but it is still almost shooting blind. Would like to have the viewfinder in my next camera.
I got this cable because it was a bit more appropriately priced and because of expected Belkin quality. I fail to understand why these cables are so expensive in US... it just does'nt make sense!! I have been buying network/ethernet cables all my life at one-tenth the cost in other countries and hardly ever had issues with them. There is hardly any difference in quality of these products to make them worth anything beyond US$5 for a 15ft cable. Anyways seeing the somewhat better price on this product and perfect ratings I ordered this from Amazon. The cable arrived promptly a few days ago and I only got to test the cable out yesterday. To my disappointment the cable didn't work. I am also doubtful if it is a genuine Belkin product because of the cheap feel of the package it came in. Anyways I never expected this even of a fake knock-off product since its very easy to test these cables before packaging or sending them out. Have requested a refund and will probably not order these cables from Amazon again.
I have used Linksys products for networking home computers for some time now and with a few exceptions have been very pleased.The Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router did not perform like the Linksys product descriptions claimed it would.I attempted to share a cable modem in a home network, but I could not get a connection from this device across a moderate sized house with interior walls constructed out of drywall. The the transmitter and reciever were separated by about 50 feet on opposite sides of this home and I could not get a connection on any of the 6 channels.I went as far as turning off the one wireless phone, even though it was not operating in the 2.4 gig frequency. The home owner did not know of any other wireless devices in his home.The adjacent homes were over 30 feet from the sides of this home and it has water to the rear.
I didn't know that it was a part of a unit. It didn't have speakers so I was so disappointed because it was a Christmas present to my husband! Usually something will be typed saying other people also bought ( i.e. speakers, amplifier, etc.). I wish I had known!
The GPS can not do search. It take very long time to find place 200 miles away from my location.For example, if you type "tire", it will find tire store 200 miles from my home.The one I brought two years ago can do all the search But that GPS some have problem for the touch screen.So that I need to put two GPS at same car.
I got my PowerShot A620 in early April of 2006. I was completely satisfied and happy with all picture-taking features. Just getting into shooting videos by early summer and still very enthused. So I decided to buy my daughter an early Christmas present - a PowerShot A610 - in August 2006.Then, on November 17, 2006, I had just inserted a fresh SD memory card and turned on the camera when it issued a loud "scream" and the LCD screen displayed "E18." The lens barrel had partly extended and apparently the gears for that function had "stripped," causing the startling noise. I contacted Canon and the camera was repaired at no charge under warranty. It was back in my hands in about 10 days after I shipped to Canon. BUT - since then, this camera has exhibited a strange behavior where it will partly extend the lens barrel (the same "optical assemby" Canon replaced) spontaneously (all by itself, without use of the power button). I have searched the web and found that others complain about the "E18" failure of the opitical assembly.BUT that's not all: On Christmas Day, as my daughter and I prepared to visit relatives, we were checking our cameras when my daughter told me her A610 had suddenly (at that moment) displayed "Insert Memory Card" on its LCD screen. Subsequent tests with 3 other identical memory cards for my camera (Kingston SD, 1 GB) failed to be detected in her camera. The memory card in her camera was OK - I was able to rescue images on it by inserting it in my A620 and downloading to my computer. I'm awaiting word from her on what Canon is doing to correct the problem with her camera.STILL not all: during that same period (November - December 2006) the adult daughter of a close friend had HER Canon A610 go bad. The problem was failure of the LCD screen - it just went blank and stayed that way.Again - Canon was prompt in fixing that problem but the point here is that THREE of the A600 series cameras owned by different people developed three different problems (all warranty covered) in the span of about 6 weeks.Since that time, I've heard more of the same from some people - while others have had no problems with their "A600s" and love them. But I cannot recommend this series because it appears to have a high failure rate. To have a camera that takes great pictures and videos which "quits" disasterously just when you plan on using it for something important makes that camera worse than useless - its a huge disappointment and I wouldn't wish that on anyone.Meanwhile - my "solution" to this was to buy a Canon PowerShot S3-1S; an even better camera with more features (image stabilization! - 12X zoom! - audio recording! ) and its much more strongly constructed.Since neither the A600s nor the S3 series are "pocket cameras" - the added bulk is not that big a factor to me.Canon is a fine brand and has many other models to suit virtually any photographic need. Just avoid the A600 series and research before you buy.
I like everything about this tripod except for the horrid pinch points on the leg clamps. I will often get blood blisters on my fingers or hand from unsnapping the legs due to the faulty design that allows skin to easily get caught during the unclamp procedure. This usually happens when I'm trying to unclamp the legs quietly, or am trying to keep the unclamp lever from rebounding. Take a close look at the leg clamping mechanism and you will be amazed at how easily it can pinch skin! I've been bitten by mine more times than I can count. I have now painted the pinch points bright red to remind myself to be careful. Other than that, it's a wonderful, versatile tripod. Just more painful than it needs to be.
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.
Well, I've got an SP90 and have returned it in two days. Why?Pros. Really nice gadget. Lots of tweaks. Really powerfull stuff.Cons. It skips. In fact, it skips a lot. I was unable to use it in the car... This unit lacks a car power adapter - in fact, it was not designed for a car use. Unlike Philips Expaniums, it turns off immediately when you plug out the power cord while Expanium just switches to the batteries.Well, my old Expanium EXP103 sounded much better. Now I'm with Expanium EXP503...
I bought this and it just stopped working after about 3 weeks of use. I would not recommend this to anyone......unless you have an extremely low amount of money.
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.
We have an H340 that is 3 months out of warranty. When its internal battery stopped holding a charge we were told that we now had a "paperweight." Don't trust this brand.
I thought that the monitor was great when I purchased it. Ordered Sony DeluxePro SDM-X72/B on Jan 21 and on Feb 7 had to contact Sony because the monitor went bad. All I could see on the screen were tiny vertical lines. Sony had no problem replacing the monitor but it took them 2 weeks responding to my original inquiry. I called Sony every day for a 1 1/2 week. After 2 weeks, they informed me that they couldn't replace the exact model since this model is not in production any longer but offered me SDM-X73/B. It is identical to the originally purchased monitor except for the design of the case. I expect to receive the new monitor next week according to Sony Rep.
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.
It is stated clearly in the manual that this product is Mac OS X compatible. Don't believe it. I bought two of the 8" metal frames as a gift for my parents and my fiance's parents. The idea was to load them up with photos from our wedding. Unfortunately, things did not go smoothly.Let me begin by saying that I am a computer programmer and technically capable. When the frames arrived, I did a trial run with some old family photos. I shoot in raw with a Canon 30D and use Aperture on a MacBook Pro. I exported half sized jpegs and copied them to one of the frames via USB. Once loaded, I tried to view them, but the frame crashed. When I say crashed, I mean the screen froze for several seconds, then went blank. The only way to restore it was to hit the reset button on the back.I decided to try loading some images onto a CF card to see if the frame just didn't like the images loaded directly onto it. I erased everything I had put on, then installed the CF card. I got the same result--instant firmware crash.I resized the pictures in Photoshop Elements to the native resolution of the frame--maybe they'd been too large? I put these edited photos back on the CF card. This time the frame didn't crash, but it only showed some of the pictures. The rest showed up as boxes with large Xs in them. Not very satisfying.After finding a couple of reviews here that stated pretty much the same thing, I decided to return the frames. It's a shame, because physically they are beautiful. Unfortunately, the firmware just isn't good enough. The sad part is that the latest firmware update is from Nov of 2006, so although Philips knows there is a problem with the product, they have done nothing to address the issue. I'd always thought of Philips as a provider of premium products, but I now question their quality assurance. It will be a while before I purchase another Philips product.
I purchased the d145 in January 2003; approximately two months after the one year anniversary of the purchase (and the end of the warranty period), it ceased to function. Having owned at one time or another : a Lexmark X73, a Compaq bubble jet BJC-600 and a Brother laser MFC 4550, and NEVER having had a problem with any of them more serious than a paper jam, I suppose I was defying the odds when I elected not to purchase the warranty upgrade. I thought HP was just a reliable as some of the others; now other wiser individuals tell me they have faced similar problems with HP, namely breakdown of one part or another just after warranty expires.Specifically, whether from a computer copy or from the copy function itself, it became impossible to complete anything without the message "Scanner System Failure" appearing as the machine shut down. For a time I was able to trick it in to making a single copy by shutting it down, then turning it back on fast. However, soon even that "trick" no longer worked. Of course, all the troubleshooting hints failed as well. At one point I even thought perhaps the room was too cool for the printer and went so far as to swaddle it in blankets! That generated two copies!!I finally got around to calling about printer repairs, having pressed the Brother back into action, but the answer is almost universal, that for an ink jet it is usually cheaper to buy a new one than to repair an old one. A laser printer is far easier to repair, I am told, as the parts are easier to access.My advice, if you want to buy the hp d145 do so ( it WAS wonderful when it worked), but protect your investment, buy the extended warranty.
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...
Tried to use this kit to install a stereo into a Jeep Cherokee.I couldn't find any combination of parts or pieces out of this mess to work.Ended up riveting the factory mount to the new stereo.
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.
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.
1. Cheap2. OK for protecting lens when no bright light source in front3. Causes ghosting with bright light source (not multi coated)
The FR50 is perfect if all you want to do is communicate between cars in a caravan.Its shortcomings are quickly realized when you bring it to place where everybody and his brother allready has one. I bought the FR50 thinking that I could save myself a couple of bucks instead of getting the FR60. Then i went skiing. The constant yammering of yahoos was so anoying that the radio had to be turned down to almost inaudible levels. (This sort of makes them usless).Spend the extra couple of bucks and get the FR60. The difference is that the FR60 has 38 sub channels that it recieves on for each of the 14 main frequencies that it transmits on. That works out to about 532 unique combinations. The point is, that while the yahoos might hear you... you cant hear them, (except for the yahoos in your group who are on the same sub frequency)Trust me on this one.Oh.. one last thing... they sell optional accessories such as a push to talk clip on mic. you might think that this would be a good idea.... e.g. you dont have to pull the radio out of your parka every time you want to say something. Other then the fact that these accessories (both the speaker/mic &amp; the earbud version) reduce the range to within 50 feet or less and make you sound like you are on the bottom of a swimming pool, they work fine. No seriously... avoid them, they don't work at all.One other peice of advise, don't opt for the FR250 over the FR60. The only difference between the two is that the FR250 has a universal jack instead of the single 2.5mm jack that the FR60 has for use with the optional accesories. Since my review was so glowing re the accesories i would hope you might conclude that there is no point in wasting the extra 20 bucks per radio for the FR250's.
We've been very disappointed in the Panasonic DVD-A120. About 75% of the time, this DVD player is unable to read the DVDs we put into it, including brand new movies fresh out of the shrinkwrap (these DVDs work fine in our other DVD players). We've tried cleaning the laser, talking nicely to it, and giving it lots of love and praise, but in the end it consistently fails to perform. So we resorted to yelling at it, hitting it, and throwing it in the garbage. Money down the drain :-(
Notice how Amazon recommends purchasing together the Belkin cable and Fujitsu SnapScan???Well I thought I would give myself more flexibility in positioning my scanner by using this longer cable. And since it was recommended by Amazon that others purchase these 2 products together (and Amazon cuts you a deal to boot), why not get both???BIG MISTAKE! I spent hours reading every technical support item that came with my Fujitsu SnapScan to learn why my brand new scanner isn't "recognized" by any of my computers (after loading the drivers). Luckily, it was too late to call technical support (they are only available from 5am to 5pm M-F). So I took my new scanner home and slept on it. When I woke up this morning, I thought let me try one more time: this time I only used the products that came with the Fujitsu SnapScan = and it worked like a breeze!!!LESSONS LEARNED: BELKIN (and other manufacturers' products) MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE !!!So if you are using this product with Fujitsu's SnapScan = definitely pass.And message to AMAZON: Please do a little home work when you advertise bundled products. I expected that your smarty pants technology guys would only suggest purchasing products which work with one another.
I had concerns with ordering a television online ... Although I received the television within several days of ordering ... when the media center went to install the television it did not work ... wouldn't even turn on. I contacted the company that shipped television directly (Beach Camera) and to my surprise they indicated that I would need to ship it back to them at my expense. When I explained that it was defective ... they were rude ... and said that I should have read the disclaimers/fine print they provide at time of purchase. Not satisfied with their response ... I contacted Sharp directly. They put me in touch with a local repair company. The repair company contacted me within 24 hours and came to pick up the television. They indicated that if they are not able to repair the television that Sharp would replace it at no additional charge. The television is still in repair ... I plan to contact the repair company this week to determine the outcome. The moral of the story ... read all of the disclaimers and fine print prior to purchasing any electronics on-line and it would have been much easier to deal directly with a local electronics store. I would probably be enjoying my new television ...
This digital photo frame is ok, but not great!The frame stand is MUCH, MUCH too short and forces the frame to lie back at a very low angle. Also, the Voice quality of my videos when displayed on this frame sounds like Mickey Mouse is talking!!Picture quality is ok.
I installed the software for the CanoScan 4400F without a problem, but after connecting the scanner, I could not get the scanner to operate, according to the instructions. Either the scanner was not made to operate with this model Dell computer. On January 2 I returned the CanoScan 4400F scanner to Amazon following their instructions and with their preprinted address label and as of January 14, I have not heard from Amazon about my returned merchandise.James J Johnston
I purchased the ECOTACO 3.0 pen scanner and worked well. I only used it for scanning the English language. Had the device for 3 months but only used it for 6-8 times for about an hour duration. The light started flickering and device stopped working. Not worth the price if stops working with limited use.
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.
Didn't work right out of the box. No power at all, start and stop buttons are loose and unresponsive. The entire unit is made from extremely cheap light plastic. Arm/cartridge are non replaceable. The plate is very light and cheap metal, and there is no independent speed control.Extremely disappointed in this unit, can't believe Denon would put their name on this shamefully cheap product. What's even more outrageous is the price!!Don't waste your money.
These headphones leave a lot to be desired and I was disappointed from day one. There is simply no bass punch. I wish I listened to the other reviews that mentioned this issue. I broke them in for a full week before using them. I used all of the ear flanges. I put them in my ears at all different depths and there was still no bass. They are great if you listen to Dave Matthews Band or jazz for their crystal clear high end, but there is simply no low end. I listen to mostly rock and like to hear the bass guitar and kick drum and it just wasn't there with these headphones. The only good news is you can't hear anything with them in. They are clearly noise isolating.After 6 months, I gave up and bought the Klipsch X5 headphones. The difference is night and day. While they are a lot more expensive (double at $167) the Klipsch is also a single armature design, like the ER6i. I also listened to them both at 75% volume. The Klipsch clearly have a more full sound stage. I ended up sending the ER6i set to my mother, instead of throwing them out, because I clearly prefer the $12 Koss Sparkplugs I use in my office over the $80 Etymotics.
I'm a commercial photographer, owning an Epson 1270 and the newer Epson 1280. Both printers are amazing, but expensive. I bought the Epson 820 for home use since it has the same specs as the 1280, just doesn't print large output.Straight out of the box, my printer was defective. The print head cleaning cycle indicated white lines. Contacted Epson and determined it was defective. The offered to send out a new unit. When it was returned, I found out it was a refurbished unit! Their policy is to replace your new printer with refurbished units. I find this extremelly irritating.I did write a review such as this and Amazon has deleted it...I find that interesting. Much to the credit of Amazon, they picked up the slack and sent out a "new" unit. That's why I shop at Amazon, amazing customer service. Unfortunately, the "new" unit is better, but exhibits the same problems. Epson has requested that I return the unit and try one more printer before requesting a refund.I think Epson has really dropped the ball on this printer and I've had a very bad experience with their "policies". Amazon is the best and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them, at least they deliver on customer satisfaction.Buyer Beware!
You get what you pay for, low quality at a low price. I get random background static during radio, aux input and cd play. And a busy signal every time I call their "out of warranty" phone number. Save yourself the headaches and cough up the extra dough for a quality under counter player.
I bought this device mainly for the USB input port so I'm really disappointed that it doesn't work for two common MP3 players! Would not have bought it if I'd known, since there are significantly cheaper car stereos otherwise.
Not much to say here other than you can do much better with much less. I am a radio collector and right now you can do much better with a Sangean WR-1 or WR-2. This radio feels cheap and has an external power supply. Sound is about the same as a $25 no name unit you can buy at any department store.
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.
This charger uses a power supply brick. The cord from the brick to the cahrger is 24". The cord from the brick to AC is 36". The brick is so heavy it pulls the charger off of my desk.I called the manufacturer about this. They say the cables use to be MUCH longer but somebody in China decided to shorten them.This is just plain stupid!!!
I guess I expected more from Kodak. This camera takes a long time to turn on, a long time between pictures, and a long time to transfer pictures. Picture quality was adequate. Wouldn't work in the cold, and stopped working all toghether shortly after the warranty ran out. Not recommended.
I received a class 2 4 gb memory with the 8gb class 6 sticker. Amazon refund me the money.
The LCD monitor and the DVD writer broke down just a year after I bought the notebook.Now I have to use it as a desk top ot otherwise throw it away.
When I ordered my canon powershot S5IS (from Amazon), you recommended this filter, both as filter and as a lense protector. Naturally, I wanted it. It arrived a few days after the camera, which was not too much of a problem, but the thing is a SCREW mount, and the mount on my camera IS NOT A SCREW MOUNT!!! The size may be appropriate, but without duct tape (not a real attractive option), it is positively useless to this camera.
I purchased this TV 18 months before and today it went off.Suddenly picture became very light and nothing is visible on it, stillsound it coming. this is really very bad purchase in my life I wouldnever recommend any body to buy this TV even on lowest price. Company isgiving one year warranty and this TV is only made for 1 year.I will request every buyer do not purchase this TV after all its yourwish if you want to west your money.
I waited 3 weeks for this printer cartridge to come in. It apparently got lost in the mail somewhere in the western part of the country. But Amazon made good and refunded my money promptly when I sent them an e-mail explaining what happened. FYI- Be sure you keep up with any order numbers you get if you order anything from anywhere.
I bought this filter for my newly bought 70-200mm recently. I'm currently on a trip in San Francisco where I dropped my bag. Thankfully I swapped this cheap baby to my 24-70mm with my B+W Filter (which is 70 bucks apx). This filter failed to protect my lens. The front element cracked, and now the filter is stuck to my 1500 dollar lens. Great...
While it worked, the coffee was okay but lots of grounds, even using the recommended filter. One morning, after less than 3 months, it just quit working. Now it is just an expensive un-insulated metal pitcher. Might make a decent planter but a waste of money as a coffee maker.
I was just looking for the biggest frame for the price and didn't think about digital quality. When we turned it on there were lines through many of the pictures and they didn't look crisp like digital photos more like copies on photos. Also you cannot change the slide show effects or speed.
I use Skype a lot to communicate with colleagues overseas. I like to wander while I talk, and the headset I have is only good for 30 feet or so.I thought this might be ideal, but I never got to find out.There are NO 64 bit drivers available. I spent a lot of time looking for workarounds or drivers from other manufacturers who use the same chip-set, with no result.It is an old product, and there is insufficient interest in the geek community for there to be chance that this situation will change.I received it yesterday, and today it's back in a box with a return label...
When using this product exactly as directed, rubbing lightly, soft cloth etc. on about the third application my screen cracked...honestly I'm not sure if it was the drops but I'll not be using them again...
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!!
Followed the printed instructions for the setup of this printer. Seemed straight-forward, but was not impressed with some flimsy plastics and the retention "clips" for the ink cartridges... Well, try as I might, this unit seemed insistent on not recognizing the black ink cartridge. At least the software with the unit identified the black cartridge as the culprit. But this was the brand new cartridge that came with the printer... and the expiration date on it was within spec... And, yes, I did remember to remove the protective tape. So is the problem actually the cartridge or the bay that it goes into (in other words, is the problem with the printer itself?) Do I waste $19 on a new cartidge possible to only find out that isn't the problem? Or do I give this printer back and buy a Canon? For the record, I wasn't impressed with the old days of Canon BubbleJets, but lately have been happy with the Canon's I've set up for others. Sorry, but I cannot recommend this unit.
I bought the 7000 solely for the wireless feature. I already knew I liked Microsoft's "Natural Ergonomic" keyboard style because I have used several wired versions over the years. I was excited to go wireless. Unfortunately, in this case, Microsoft dropped the ball.They keyboard works fine, most of the time. However, several times throughout the day, it'll loose it's wireless connection. When it does, I loose everything I type while it tries to reconnect. Other times, it goes into some kind of ultra-slow mode where it decides to accept every third or fourth character I type. I suspect that this is due to the wireless connectivity feature, too.The keyboard and wireless receiver are less than 18 inches apart without obstruction. There is no excuse for this poor wireless connection. I am not very good on a keyboard to begin with, but this keyboard slows me down even more.The mouse seems to work O.K. and I like it's feel and function. However, I have to use it with a mouse pad, which I've never had to use for any other wireless mouse. Not a big problem, but again surprised that Microsoft didn't deliver.
I have had the DVD/VCR combo for 4 months. Now it locks up with every DVD I try to play. If it does start playing a DVD it will lock up in the first 15 mins. User manuel is useless, Samsungs web site is not much better. Buyer Beware!
My Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra 40GB only worked for 6 months. I no longer have any sound and the battery doesn't charge. When I called customer service I was given the excuse that it wasn't supposed to be used in the gym. As you all know it is marketed to fulfill your portable music needs. If you can't use it in the gym then it is not truly portable. I know many people who use their ipods in the gym and have had no problems for years. This product has fallen far below my expectations. It is not worth the $300, not to mention the fact that it only has a 90 day warranty. Can you trust a product that is only guaranteed to work for 3 months? No.
You can't complain too much about the price but it did not work with one of my external hard drives. All the other devices worked ok.
This was one of the oddest cook books I've ever read. The recipes are probably good, but the information about the daily life at the restaurant didn't interest me at all. I'm not a New Yorker and after reading the text, that reads more like the author's journal, I'm glad I don't live in there. Very smarmy.Tea...not bad recipesSympathy...none at all.
I am on my second Simon 3 and I have the same problem as with the first one. After a couple of months the voice prompts which announce which sensor is open, alarm, etc starts announcing the wrong location. Then the clock cannot be set because the hour announce is gibberish. I have the GSM cellular model and I am concerned that the corrupt voice data will not alert the call center with the correct issue that may arise. The Simon 3 has problems. I was told that the only fix for the first install was to replace it. At my cost. The first one started going bad after one year. This one only took 2 months to do the same thing. Basically speaking, it doesn't work.
Setup either requires you to force your machine to the devices subnet - or to run their setup app. Their setup app tries to find the device and allow you to force whatever address you want (or DHCP).Neither work well on a corporate network - and the direct connect method (direct cable) in their quick start guide is extremely unreliable.Best is your home network. But their setup app likes to crash.I only got to the "real" web dialog on the box *once*, set dhcp, and that was the last I talked to the box. I reset it a few times, managing to get the setup exe to "think" it set the IP, but all I ended up getting at this point was a login box that never accepted the login / password.I believe that the "reset to factory" doesn't work well and may not reset all settings. The box now does show up under dhcp on my router - but with no name. And the login dialog shows "" for the name. So it appears to have lost it's marbles.I think if you got lucky and set it up it might work - but it would appear if you have to ever reset it during it's convoluted setup procedure that you'd be at risk of getting it into the sameodd state mine is in.I'm returning it and buying the Belkin F5D7330.
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.
I had this cam with ME and it was great. Great vidio and all that. Never has worked too well with Netmeeting though. I have a fast PC and a broadband connection. I upgraded to XP Pro only to find that XP could not start the camera...ever. After looking on the net, I found that in order to use this with XP Pro, you had to go to Intels site and get XP drivers(some ... said XP had drivers built in....NO WAY!). After jacking with Intels ... driver, I got XP to see the cam. Now, the cam locks up my PC and I get a memory dump every time I try to use it. I quit using ...Netmeeting due to the fact that even though it ships with XP, it is not intended to be used. You have to "activate" it to even see it in the OS. This cam freezes with yahoo and Netmeeting all the time. A friend says its ok on his XP Home PC, But is worthless with XP Pro. Due to the system crashes with XP and,Intels ... support I give this item the coveted "2 flushes and I hope its gone " award... at least on MY XP PRO box...Use it with ME or 98.
These things are junk. They werked for a bit, then the speakers started makin noise, and now I kant even use them. 1,500 feet my a!@#, if they are not on the same circuit For-Get-It. Mine has completely stopped werking, inless they are two feet apart, and even then you kant here on them.NOVI WI-2C 2-Channel FM Wireless Intercom
This product simply does not work. I can transfer about 6 gigs of data and then I get a drive error (EVERY TIME). Reformatting does not correct the problems. And you can forget about help from customer service from Centon. After checking the internet reviews elsewhere, this appears to be the norm for this product. I am greatly disappointed.
At first I really liked the features and successful company backing offered with these radios. Then I ordered them, tried them for an hour and ended up hating them. The funtionality and ergonomics are great. They feel fine in your hand and the quality of the buttons, screen and range are fine -- BUT! I couldn't understand a word a person was saying into the other radio. At any volume level it was fuzzy, muddy and completely distorted. This was equally irritating on either radio. There was no interference, no static, just inconceivable communication. I also tried other GMRS radios from other manufacturers and found some to be identical, and one to be perfect. Among the others was another Motorola brand that was much higher in price and featured higher quality, but sounded exactly the same. So I think it's a design flaw in thier speakers. Fix that, and future models might turn out fine.
Allegedly installs on PC and Mac OSX (10.2). Attempted install on Mac G4 which more than met minimum requirements and could not plan routes, print maps, nor add markers. Tried to uninstall, reinstall to no avail. Website support is pitiful, phone calls and emails not responded to. I am beginning to think it would be easier to drive the 7 hours to Colorado from Wyoming to visit Nat Geo in person. Stay away mac users!
So, My interface just broke, not to be repaired and only a year and a half old. In order to use my iPod in the car, I have to buy a new interface. At least BestBuy where I bought the original interface will install a new one for free.....but they don't carry the interface anymore, I have to find my own. This unit is slow, sometimes my iPod doesn't turn off when I turn off the car. If I pause the head before I turn off the car, I am OK. Trying to find a song is painful...but until something better comes along...
I must say that the vendor was very good in shipping the item. What I am unhappy about i that there was no disclaimer on the ad for this item, that said it was high capacity and only worked on high capacity products. So beware that this is not just another memory cards.Dave
an &quot;ok&quot; camera with a good lens but crummy memory type. It needs used Compact Flash memory cards. Smart Media is much smaller in capacity (128mb vs over 1000mb). This is a very important consideration when looking at any camera which produces such large image files. Smart Media isn't very smart. Since unlike Compact Flash it has no onboard controller. (meaning fatal error happen much more often). Transfer speed is much slower. How long do you wish to wait between shots? The slower the memory card, the longer the wait. And including a measly 16mb memory stick is a JOKE. It can hold 4-5 raw images. Also in a camera costing this much, rechargable batteries and a charger should be standard (and for most other cameras it is).
I ordered this charger for my Shuffle and when it arrived it did not work. I promptly sent an email to customer service and to their credit they responded right away and mailed out a replacement, but the second charger did not work as well.
It works but is just as slow as the cheaper 2 GB chips. I believe this is a hox and I don't plan to purchase anything any more through AMAZON.I got stung this time I won't get stung again.Sorry, you cannot help it you are just a holding house and not a quality distributor.have a nice dayUnited States address:Dr. Edward WhitedBox 2551Conroe, Texas 77301or1500 S. 3rs St (Apt.1)Conroe, Texas 77305Over Seas AddressEdward WhitedBox 520Saudi AramcoRas Tanura, 31311Saudi Arabia
Once again Sony had left the realm of excellent design and produced something both hard to use and unattractive. Unless you look directly into the display you can't even read it as it is recessed. So if you try to stack it at the bottom of other components you can't see the display. Then there is the annoying white bar light which is its "on light" and this is hideous. There are no green, amber, blue, or other LED lights to indicate anything. The actual display is once again the grossly hideous "flourescent" type with extremely crude dots that form the letters. The LCDs that Sony uses in its $30 to $90 clock radios are vastly superior to this kind of display which has become prevalent in audio/video equipment these days. The disc tray access is atrocious with only access for a single disc without rotation. Most of the controls for this unit are absurdly placed on an angled lip at the top of the unit instead of where they belong on the face of the unit. When you stack other components on top of this it is nearly impossible to reach the controls. Sony - along with Marantz - used to be the epitome of excellent attractive design, but today their units across their entire line are as ugly and poorly designed as the cheapest junk out there. Sony needs to get its act together and start doing gorgeous silver units with superb touch controls and lots of indicator lights and color LCD displays like HP uses on its multifunction units and it needs to match components so the end result of a new system doesn't look like a junky pile of low-end trash like today. The one nice thing about this unit is that it's one of the only units in the Sony line still available in Silver, but that's about the only good thing there is to say about it.
This product stopped working less than two months after we bought it. It just stopped playing DVDs. When I called Amazon, I got a call center in India and Amazon refused to let me return the item and told me to call the manufacturer. I kept asking to speak to a supervisor and was put on hold three times. I never did get to speak to a supervisor but was finally told that Amazon would "make an exception" and let me return the defective item. But this was of no help as the item is no longer in stock. When I asked the call center employee when it would be in stock, he had no idea and told me to just keep checking the website and call back when the website said it was in stock. I kept asking for a timeframe of when it might be in stock and he had no idea. I asked if I could get a similar DVD player instead, and he kept saying "Yes, you can get a similar DVD player" but he obviously did not understand what I meant - language barrier issues - because he kept telling me to call back when the item was in stock. I kept asking if I could get a similar one and we went round and round until I gave up. I asked if I could get a confirmation number so I wouldn't have to go through this all over again the next time I call and he couldn't give me a confirmation number or promise a confirmation e-mail and just said he would make notes in my file. When I asked for his name, it took ten minutes of him spelling it for me to get it, and I still am not sure I have the correct name. ("T" as in tower. I hear "P" as in "Power." I say "P?" No, "T" as in "Tower" and so on.)I would never order electronics from Amazon again.
I've had this router for about a year and a half. About a year into it I lost the ability to DHCP. Later it came back. Now it just drops the connection unless you go static in which case you lose about half of your packets.I have the latest firmware, so there's no excuse. Another reviewer mentioned that someone said they were having firmware issues. That was a few months ago. Totally unacceptable. I will never again buy a LinkSys or Cisco product.The only reason I've given this hunk of junk two stars is that the configuration is easy and still functional enough to setup some port filters (five ranges). Although, I wish you could filter a lot more.
Caution when buying from this vender !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This item came incomplete, no mounting hardware, no key to lock the mount closed. None of the stuff garmin included with the mount. I called the vender, he claimed he would take care of it and nothing. Not your typical Amazon transaction. Very dissapointed.
Did not see any place indicating this does not work with 64 bit systems, it is not a very old product, so not too happy my option is to buy a new one already.
This is one of the lower quality knockoffs on amazon. The cable worked fine, but after a while the car charger stopped. The little red light would go on and off depending how you put it in the cig lighter. It went from intermittent to dead pretty quick once it started acting up.The cable works fine electrically. The retractable mechanism has long since broken but the cable inside still works. without the wind up mechanism working, I see no use for a cable that has a big chunk of plastic attached... so I dont use it anymoreYou can buy this set cheap and get some use out of it for a few months but why bother. Just spend some extra money on something branded that comes with a warranty and keep it longer.
I agree with Ordonez below: this product will stop working for no apparent reason. I believed the hype and went ahead and purchased it. After a few week it was like ..wham.. no longer working. The computers do not even recognize the product, the blue light doesnt come on..nothing. I contacted sandisk for a replacement and they have not replied since. It just doesn't make any sense. This is how bad rep starts with a company product; word of mouth from disgruntled customers. However I will try to contact them again
This is the worst camera I ever used. I am so disappointed with it. The pictures are not that great. Never take a closeup with this camera, unless you like blurry pictures (even when you use the setting for close pictures) The lighting conditions have to be perfect to get a good picture off this camera - i.e. a bright sunny day.. otherwise expect to be disappointed. And indoor photos...forget it... and buy LOTS of batteries... this thing eats them like crazy!
Bought it endor 2005 for th 2006 holiday, Unit broke -- VHS tape stuck. Sent it back to Lit on and they lost the unitfor two months. When I got it back it was supposeed to be repaired and they were giving me anextened warrant --for a second year -- now they claim that they cannot repair the stuck DVD drawer, They can't find my warranty --nasty customer service.Will buy another brand,
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.
This is a very expensive and cheap splitter. I own multiple splitters for presentations via projectors and this one I am throwing away because of the great signal degradation that it causes. I believe that the shielding on this cable is insufficient and that is what is causing it to be interfered on as i tried the setup with other splitters and it worked fine with no signal loss.
I bought this microphone for my daughter for Christmas, and it will not work with Singstar on Playstation 2.It was a recommended product when I bought Singstar, but it is not compatible.
Do not buy this item it does not even provide one hour of power to the JVC Everio series. You would have to plug your camcorder twice a day if you're travelling.
I bought this camera - Kodak EasyShare V803 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Mystic Purple) for my neice as a birthday present. The good part is it worked on her birthday. The bad news is that it hasn't worked since. Her mother has been trying to contact the supplier to return it for over three weeks. They've been closed for the holiday(?). So, I'm not happy with this purchase at all and will not buy any other electronic items from Amazon or their vendors. I will have Amex involved in this by this coming Monday, if the problem is not resolved. Amazon's good for books and anything without moving parts and that's about it.
I had same one before and worked great for the price. So I ordered another one when mine broke. But it took FOREVER to get it this time and when finally it arrived, it was defected. I didn't bother to get it exchanged or refunded but I will not buy this again.
THe picture shows in a Cannon box and details says its Cannon OEM buts it not. Its some after market Cartridge... Its fits but its not what I paid for.
This is, without a doubt, the most flexible and easy-to-configure networking product I've ever encountered. The web-based interface is a snap to use, and can be accessed from any platform that supports HTML browsing. This goes for both the routing capabilities (with an impressive array of options, from PPPoE to MAC address spoofing to a great little feature known as DMZ, which exposes one of the machines on your network to the outside world) and the wireless capabilities.However, the wireless range and signal strength is downright pathetic. Linksys should be embarassed that they let this product out the door. In our setup, the signal drops to %70 strength 10 feet away WITHIN THE SAME ROOM, and plunges to %50 if you range as far as the next room. Forget about trying to get a decent signal on another floor of your house.I intend to return this product to Amazon and buy Linksys' standalone router; I'm hooked on the ease of use of Linksys' products, but I'm going to have to turn to another vendor for my 802.11b needs.
One of both memory din doesn't work. I'm live in Venezuela, how can I do to resolve it?Thanks
Upon going to the Amazon site and asking for ink cartridges for the printer, your site showed this cartridge as compatable with the MX7600. There is even an additional statement on the page which asserts that it will work. When I received the cartridges, I placed one of them in the printer - but the printer would not recognize it and gave me a rejection message.
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
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.
I bought this for a soldier who is training to go to Iraq, and it does not work. I would never recommend this product. It is horrible that a company would market a product that simply does not do what it says it does. DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!
I've had this printer for a while now. I've used all of the functions except the fax, and I can tell you that this thing is slow, bulky, loud, and eats a ton of ink. I cannot recommend this printer to anyone.The biggest complaint is the software package that comes with this thing. I have to wait minutes for the software to load up, and then you have to wait while it switches different applications within the suite. Scanning to pdf takes probably 5 minutes for a one page document. All in all, I deeply regret purchasing this thing, and want to throw it out of the window very badly.
I purchased the AD770 (basically, last year's version of this model) and have had nothing but problems. After about 2 months it stopped playing audio CD's (CD-R's, as well as regular store-bought CD's). Since then it has gotten worse. There are occasions when the door will not open, holding my DVD's hostage for a couple days at a time. When it does get around to opening, it quickly closes itself back up, leaving me only a few seconds to snatch my precious media. I went out and bought the Toshiba SD2715 that has all the same features and is in the same price range. I haven't had any problems with it.
Like others I bought this because of the price and for a young child. I found that the battery did not charge. I also had to take out the battery and place it back in when the screen went blank. This type of product is wonderful but this brand has MAJOR PROBLEMS!!! I thank God that Target took it back with no questions.
This unit worked for 18 months before the VCR jammed up with a tape inside, and 18 months longer before it started spontaneously shutting off and refusing to turn back on until the next day. Sony quality has slid SIGNIFICANTLY. I used to buy only Sony, but after three VCRs and two TVs, I'll never repeat this mistake.
Product worked okay, but don't hold your breath for the shipment to arrive. I qualified for the free shipping, now wish I'd paid, then maybe I would have gotten the chips in a reasonable time - it took 7 days to travel from NH to MA? I can walk the distance faster than that.
I purchased MediaReady 4000 last week in a moment of weakness!Despite great press releases and great reviewsIt sounded to good to true, being the Computer/home theater crossover that we have all been waiting for.Admittedly the price should have been a warning!Still;This is a very interesting design.It is the first and only time I have seen all the connections in one placeSo I am willing to put a little effort into making it work.A word of caution this is not an easy to use "appliance like a vcr".It is a rather compact working computer with all the problems of any computer.I am also aware that the unit is about 5 years old and that the manufacturer is now out of business.And while I am in the process of evaluating the unit my early conclusions is what we have here are the results of a first production run and its got some bugs and lacks support.First the distributor Video Without Boundaries and the manufacturer Lung Hwa Electronics Co. Ltd appear to be out of business.I had to use the Wayback Machice to find VWOB website.Second item of concern was the box was short the back up Software disk.This is a concern because while I can replace the Operating System I can not easily replace the drivers for the hardware. The computer uses what appears to be a version of LINUX with some Proprietary add-ons (GUI). Also since the support and download sites have disappeared there are no updates or debugging.I requested Tech4less send me a copy of disk!Third it appears these units may have been "Sabotaged" in the factory.In my first inspection I found several screws had been deliberately been dropped in the unit.Causing an interesting RATTLE!I was able to remove them via the disk tray.Third LED display seems to be damaged. Some segments do not light correctly.UPDATE:Sue from Tech4less Customer service replaced the unit and while the new unit was better packed and was in better condition(no rattle) this unit was also short the Backup disk. I believe this was done at the factory not Tech4less. Tech4Less while slow has been fair in its dealing with me.Considering the price I payed I am willing to take a bit of a hit here.If I keep the unit it will likely be altered or become parts in other computersIdeally I would like to update the Linux Software adding some computer programs (i.e. Wordprocessor)a TV-ASC tuner.I have been able to get most of the basic functions to work.DVD PLAYERThis is an excellent project of someone with a good Linux background and time on their hands!Feel free to comment I'm interested in any suggestions short of boat anchor.
I ordered a lense kit for my camera - a sony cybershot dsc-1 from DB Roth. The ad was clearly marked as applicable for this model. Upon receipt, none of the lenses or filters fit. I returned this item, four weeks later still waiting for a refund. Big waste of time, dont bother.
I am a cable modem user in a four bedroom house.The wired/wireless functions have been working fine except for the following items:Client/server multiplayer gaming does not function. Games life Half-life, Counterstrike, etc that use UDP packets will freeze the device requiring a poweroff or reset. I'm sure a patch will come out eventually but this is a showstopper for me. I can work around it by using the Linksys just as a hub and putting another router in front, but I wanted to get rid of the other devices.Range was a little disappointing. Long file transfers from the living room are iffy. Makes playing MPEG4 files onto the digital TV problematic.I have since gotten rid of the Linksys and bought a SMC 7004AWBR. The gaming works and I get slightly better range.Have not tried the VPN passthrough options for either device.Final recommendation. If you are set on a Linksys, wait until they patch it completely. If you can't wait, get an SMC. (note: there is an older SMC model. The newer one has the ports on the back and looks more stylish (rounded), but the lights are less useful/harder to see). If you could use the convenience of a print server, get the SMC. If you have an external modem, you can plug that into the SMC for your connectivity. And the SMC is usually cheaper.
this product didn't work for me so it was useless buy, i didn't like it. And don't recommend it sorry
Big bass, absolutely horrible mid and highs.This is a terribly over-rated product- which I learned the hard way.Sony MDR-EX36V are a far superior set in this price range.Do not buy these earbuds!
I really wanted to like this camera. Got the first one and as soon as I powered it up I got the "Camera stabilization not available" message. Since there is no printed manual I looked it up on the included CD and it says "return the camera" Bummer. But it's new and there may be some manufacturing issues... There is a slip of paper that says "DO NOT RETURN THE CAMERA IT HAS TO BE FIXED BY A REPAIR SHOP" I called the 800# and it was 8-12 weeks. Back to amazon for a replacement... The new camera arrived in 2 days (kudos to amazon, again) and I started taking pictures. The quality was average, Macro would be a 4 out of 5 stars, portrait distances a 3 out of 5 and long range would be 4 again only because of the 7x zoom. 5 days later I'm getting the same error message and returned the camera for a refund. I won't be replacing it with the same thing.
One star is generous. After 2 and 1/2 years of use the TV is a worthless piece of junk. After a year of longer and longer power up times it will no longer turn on. I know what the problem is and I know that tons of folks with Magnavox and Philips LCD and Plasma TVs have the same problem. Two capacitors on the power board fail consistently. If you have a TV with these boards you too (sooner rather than later) will have a piece of junk. Repair is expensive and to date Magnavox refuses to recognize that they sold thousands of TVs that fail in short order, usually in under 3 years. So my advise is to stay far far away from anything made by Philips/Magnavox. BTW I bought a Samsung to replace the failed Magnavox.
Should never have gone with the cheap filter. There is too much lens flare/reflection. Taking pictures in front of a lit Christmas tree & the reflection off the filter is ridiculous. Might make a good coaster for an energy drink, but nothing more.
These are good sounding earbuds, sound good as far as I can tell, isolate from noise very well, great for use on planes, they are fairly priced. However, mine broke after 5 month of use, now I hear only on one side and there are cracks in the plastic. Haven't treated them badly either, so next time I'll go back to Sennheisser.
I purchased this item for my shuffle to replace the one I lost. I figured it should be fine since its just a cable right? Apple wanted something like 20 bucks, which I felt was a rip off, so I bought this thing along with the wall charger for a couple bucks more. The thing is totally dead. It doesn't charge and I-Tunes doesn't even recognize a device no matter which usb port or computer I use. The wall charger works with my Nano though so it wasn't a total loss. I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get the one from Apple.
This is the single worst piece of crap ever produced. Random errors, jams, fuzzy scans, and every other ridiculous problem you can have. Buying this abomination of engineering is aking to burning money. STAY AWAY.
I am using a BENQ dvd burner, and the maximum speed i can attain is 2.4x, while I've try to burn an ISO image for 5 times, only 1 succeed, please don't try Ridata.
The system did not recognize the drive with this cable. I had to borrow the DVD cable to get the drive recognized. Also, the right angle connector in the cable was backwards for the WD drive due to the drive's position in the bay. I wish there was a warning about this somewhere.
I was very dissappointed in these headphones. They don't fit around my ears right. One of them seems to curl around different than the other, but I can't tell the difference in the curvature just by looking at them. I tried to wear them while working out, but they fell off after about 5 seconds.
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.
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!
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....
I purchased this item for my ipod shuffle in August 2011. This product does not work. Do not buy. They will try to send you another one. It will also not work. I repeat: do not buy.
I really could not review this product due to opening it and when I went to install in printer, I realized I got the wrong toner.
There is no "line-out" as it claim on the features. It has only a headphone out jack.NO RF shielding. FM RF interference when close to a FM radioJust get the lower model down or get a higher model up.
Don't buy this TV if you want to mount in on the wall! Special "screw extensions" are required according to the owners manual, where they give an 800# to order them. I called to order them (40$) and the guy said "we don't have them in stock and I don't know when we can get them". So, unbelievable, right!?You can't wall mount it without a 40$ kit that they can't get for you even if you want to buy it.I'd pass if I were you.Godd luck friends!
Approximately three and half days after I bought it, the Maxtor One Touch II failed. It no longer powers up, the LED on the front does not turn on, and the device is not recognized by my computer. No settings had changed - when I left my computer it was connected, recognized, and powered up, and when I came back a few hours later it was powered down and nonfunctional. I have tried different outlets, disconnected and reconnected every cable, and flipping the switch in each configuration. Since I was using the device as backup during a reformat, I lost about 40-50 gigs of data. I expected much better from an external hard drive.
All four ports went dead after 12hours of use. Router was not responsive, computer stated network cable disconnected, none of the port leds lit up, after an hour of cross checking and bypassing, determined without a doubt router ports died. Waited 2 hours on hold without a response from tech support. Product was new in factory sealed box and setup quickly, but died and Linksys was not there to make it right. Very disappointing.
We love the Karaoke revolution games - but we are on mics 5 & 6 - these have lasted longer than our previous ones as we duct taped them when new in hopes that the static would stay away. But BRAND new for Xmas...and within 2 weeks nothing but static on one mic and the other isn't picking up anyone's voice any more. Sony's Singstar game comes with mics that are way more sturdy (they have held up fine) - but the game is no where near as fun as Konami's Karaoke games! I wish logitech would fix it so the mics would have more lasting power!
I own a pair of Grado SR80's, have Klipsh monitors, listen to music incessantly and want to be very clear about the process I went through to buy these buds and why, 6 months later, I'm still disappointed with them.I'm an avid researcher and enjoy reading as many reviews as I can about a product before I make the plunge. Shure seemed to be the truth. I read reviews about how these products "are for audiophiles" and how once you get a pair you are going to see the light. I initially bought the SE 110's, and just like the SE 210's, I was impressed with the thickness of the cord. BTW, many people here are complaining about the strange connector Shure designed but they'll quit as soon as their plug goes bad and they only have to pay a dollar at any local electronics store to replace it. So, I think that part of the design is far from being a liability. Anyways, the foam eartips were comfortable and over all, the fit n' finish on both models seemed pretty good.About the Sound:So I buy the SE 110's, (I'll get to the SE210's in a moment), I sit down on the subway, turn them on and my heart dips into my stomach. I check all my EQ settings, I start remembering that people talked about "break in periods", try to relax, but ... Why do these things sound like music being played through a transistor radio? ... OK ... My buddy has the SE 210's, he listens to mine and says "Yeah" ... The SE 110's don't compare." ... Well, I've made mistakes before ... Decide that they'll grow on me and after a week, one of them starts to rattle like the beginnings of a ripped speaker. I trade them, and pay more, for the SE 210's. Now I'm prepared to be amazed cause my Grados only cost $99 and they are spectacular. These things are going to compensate for the weakness of the SE 110's............. Wrong.Six months later, I just can't take it anymore. I keep telling myself that I should be happy with them but cant' get used to the lifelessness of the sound. Every once in awhile they'll play a particular song and I think it was OK but I can't handle the complete absence of one range of sound, Bass. Now I'm not a basshead. But unlike other reviewers here, I think that Shure's decision to neglect one of the three spectrums of sound was a bad one.This neglect even creeps into the lower midrange. Is this what being an audiophile is? These headphones have no warmth, no texture, it's like your listening to good speakers that are playing inside of a tin shed, and you're standing 50 yards away. Think ...... AM radio. I personally think that Shure's interpretation of what music should sound like is very far from how artists instead it to sound. These things DO NOT sound like studio monitors, they don't sound like live instruments, they are like filters, it's almost like Shure is selling their vision of what they think music should sound like. When other people say it's a flat EQ, they are wrong ... It's highly biased to the higher frequencies, and it turn, they bleed all the color and excitement out of my music.Long story short ... I feel like I've been deceived by Shure and the other reviewers who bought into their marketing. Unless you only listen to podcasts, classical or jazz, steer away from these things.Shure = Two thumbs down.Two weeks later:I've come back to edit my original post. After writing it I started interchanging different ear tips to try them out. I had used the large foam ones because they sealed my ear completely and were also comfortable. When eventually working my way down to the middle sized eartips ... I got a surprise. They allowed me to jam these things further down into my ear and the bass increased twofold ... ha ha ... that might sound like a lot but really isn't. But it did bring the sound response to what I would call neutral. I really bashed these things below because with the other sleeves ... That's how I felt for 6 months ... so I think it's relevant and will hopefully prevent anyone else from going through the same thing. So, I'm going to leave my original post below and would like to add some closing comments. These phones DO have SOME bass but your really need to get them deep in your ear canal and make sure the seal is air tight. Now I'm listening to some rap that before was completely unpalatable. It's better but ... these things are still really shy with lower 808 hits and deep resonant bass ... they capture some bass drums well but others fly right under the radar. Also, they do have an enclosed sound ... wouldn't call it bright like others tend to. It's confined which is probably the trade off for the excellent isolation.
When the machine was new, it worked fine. But after printing 1000 pages, there are toner stains all over the printed page. I replaced new drum and toner(cost about $200), but nothing improved.Just like other brother laser printers, this machine has some design or manufacturing defect. The real lifetime of the drum unit is far less than they labled on the manual(20000 pages).
Ad is misleading. Item is 4-5 years old,not "like new", one antenna is missing a cover and there was no power unit as described. Seller offers to buy it back shipping at my expense which I see as unfair
I had such high expectations for this product. I was looking for a product that would allow me to listen to the music on my pc throughout my house. What I got was a huge disappointment. The first strike against this product is that you cannot use your PC speakers when you are using the transmitter. I read a lot of product descriptions on different websites, and not one of them mentioned this "feature". So, as soon as you switch to the transmitter, you need to replace your speakers with a FM radio right next to your computer.Another huge disappointment with this product was the range. I was able to pick up the signal on a radio that was a couple of feet away from the transmitter, but that's it. The radio in the next room could not find the signal. A FM Clock Radio that we have couldn't pick up the signal even when it was placed right next to the transmitter. My stereo system one room away was able to pick up the signal for a few minutes, and then lost it. I tried several different frequencies, including available frequencies at the low, middle, and high end of the range. They all performed equally poorly.Setup and installation were very easy. The interface for changing the broadcast frequency is very simple and easy to use, but unfortunately, this product is a turd.
Just wait this dvd player/recorder will be broken in 4 months and customer service will take it for 2 1/2 months and when you finally get it back it will break again immediately. When it says "Recovery...Bye" - it's all over - just trash it!
I was thrilled to find actual HP ink at a great price. Sadly, the ink did not work-probably because the expiration date on the package is May 2004. Now I have to pay to ship it back in hopes of getting a refund.
I had (emphasis on had) a befw11s4 ver. 2 router. In an attempt to remedy some strange VPN problems, I tried upgrading to the 1.43.3 firmware. BIG MISTAKE. The update program lost connectivity with the router during the flashing process, resulting in a dead router. I even managed to duplicate this activity on another router just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. A call to their tech support confirmed that this is a problem other users are experiencing, yet the faulty firmware is still available for download. If it works out of the box for you, great. But be careful if you decide to update the firmware.
I have a Turtle Beach AudioTron, but wanted a device where I had more flexibility with the remote and the display. In that regard, the Wireless Music delivers; the remote is far easier to read than the AudioTron's display, and it's nice to be able to use the Wireless Music's RF remote places that are outside of line-of-sight but still within listening distance.Problem is, the unit is unusably slow with a large MP3 collection. I'm not talking laggy, or a few-second wait for certain actions -- loading a large playlist (1000+ MP3s) or selecting a genre with a large number of MP3s to play randomly can easily take *5 minutes* to queue up. While the device would seem to work fine for people who only have a collection of a few hundred MP3s or only use small playlists, it's maddening with a large one. I spoke to Creative technical support, and they indicated that my experience was due to limitations of the device.Close, but no cigar. Hopefully, the next generation will be more capable; I like the interface a lot.
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.)
This hard drive worked well for about a month of light use. Over time it began to give me more and more problems with transferring data and then it stopped being recognized by windows periodically.Now the disk sounds like it is having trouble spinning and it takes approximately 10 minutes (if at all) to show up in windows after plugging it in.Not at all recommended.
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
"w0w... this ..." is the first thing that comes to mind when you use this printer. The first time I brought it home, i thought, NICE a COLOR printer. Little did I know, this color printer is the most likely to be nominated piece of ... THe first time i printed something it worked really well. But after maybe 3 uses, the color scratched off and lines started to appear. The printer is flimsy and cheap looking. If you wanted to (which is not a bad idea) you could break it easily. The cartridges cost too much and after a while the printer messes up all the ink and never again prints with color. People, people, look at this, does this sound like something you want in your home? Put this ... where it belongs, in your dumpster. :)
Naturally, I wanted to give this a great review as I received it as a gift and didn't want to trash something I didn't have to pay for. But here's my user experience so far...On the four road trips tested so far, I've had problems each time. In each case I wasn't the driver. I sat in the passenger seat while my wife drove, and I attempted to use the navigator to find the quickest route. And in each case, I tested the Garmin without a full street address. (...Because this is the purpose of a navigator, right? To help you out when you can't just easily Google an address and have it tell you the full route?)In each case, I would get a combination of "address not found" ... or a confusing time attempting to even find the location. The menus don't assume you can get to a place unless you know the street address beginning with the house number. Also, if you're looking for an Apple store in another city, it might get hung up wanting to take you instead to an Apple store that might be within 2 miles, and possibly tell you that no other store in that chain exists, even within 10 miles. In a highly populated area like Los Angeles/SFV, that doesn't make a whole lot of sense.In more than one case, it took SO long to find a satellite signal that we actually got there before the navigator could keep up!!! Absolutely ridiculous. I can hardly imagine myself sitting in my car, waiting 20 minutes before driving somewhere while I wait for the thing to sync up with my actual coordinates. And no, I have no intention of multi-tasking at that level while I drive. It's already illegal since July 1st to hold a mobile phone while driving, need I say more.In short, it has been easier to use the VZNavigator in my wife's cellphone (a paid service at $10/month) than to intuit a route using this Garmin. I use tech all day long (yes, I'm a computer geek) and I found nothing in the CD-R based user manuals to suggest that I was doing much of anything wrong in my attempts to figure out this product.For me, this disappointment seems to outweigh most of its benefits, which many of the other reviewers have already pointed out.
Pouch offers little, if any, protection and is too small for GPS if the electrical interface is attached to unit.
After using this in my Canon Vixia HF200 for less than a month, the card died. I'm hoping I can get it replaced or refunded. Sorely disappointed because I had some footage on there that I didn't get to take off the card before it died.
I wanted to add that the pet1000 can do PAL to NTSC conversion,and does it very well just make sure that you keep the player in the NTSC mode in the general setup page under TV TYPE when playing a PAL dvd. Yes, it will convert PAL so you can watch it on NTSC tv's using the output from the player.Very versitile portable indeed,and there's a reigon hack as well.
This routers locks up at least once a week. Firmware upgrade did not help a bit. I bought it seduced by many features it has offered. Big mistake.
This is the most ridiculous service contract I have ever seen. I have purchased protection plans from best buy, dell, and apple because they provided greater protection. This does not provide further protection. They have 35 exclusions and it appears from other reviews that they work hard to use them as a way to get out of contracts. I have not actually used the product and have no intention to. Lesson, buy expensive electronics from brick and mortar stores where you can go and complain.Interesting side note, I spoke with N.E.W. corp. and they said that they also service Best Buy contract and the reason that the 35 stipulations exist is at Amazon's demand. He went so far as to suggest not purchase from Amazon when wanting to protect oneself from shoddy products. Is it true? I don't know maybe he was just protecting his own company. Either way do not purchase this contract. Buy from Amazon if you want to save money, this insurance plan will only cost you money
This reciever was fine for a while but then I lost the dolby processing, the center channel started dropping out, and I only got full surround sound through the coaxial input. I like Sony, but sound doesn't seem to be something that they do well at. *shrugs*I've read some other reviews for other Sony receivers that said there were problems with channels dropping out. I don't know what is causing the issue, but on mine I can wiggle the wire to get it back. *shrugs again*
I returned the first one two days after purchase when it wouldn't boot up. I used the second one for about 2 1/2 weeks before returning it. The main reason- noisy amp section. It &quot;thumped&quot; thru the speakers when the display went off and whined the rest of the time.Pro's: Nice look; display; upgradeable softwareCon's: long boot up time (mp3); awful headphones which plug into dopey remote; noisy amp section; no car kit; consumes batteries like they're corn flakes. Bought the Philips 501 and like it so far. But, I'm not going to be happy until I get a Remote Solutions PJB-100 (20 gig hard drive).
I am a computer programmer. This Laptop is small and has a lot of feature, but the video card only has 16 megs of rams. Which make you can not do anything with high graphical operation.My friend bought 1 of this laptop. She had reinstall another version of Win XP Pro. The Win XP keep freeze randomly. The freeze problem occur, because the video card rams are not enough to run Win XP with high graphical performace. So I don't really suggest this laptop to anybody, except people using this laptop to run linux or other os' without graphical interfaceRegardsReece Mak
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:&quot;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.&quot;Follow-up email from customer service stated the problem would need to be serviced. My reply:&quot;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.&quot;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 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.
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!
The silicone case is sturdy but very slippery. I had a silicone case that came with my iRiver and it was not slippery like this. I feel very uneasy holding it in my hand and would never use this case to take my Gigabeat to the gym or outside anywhere. The screen is not protected whatsoever and the plastic belt clip is cheaply made and EXTREMELY flimsy. It came with no instructions so you need to fiddle with the parts to figure how the clip works. It turned out to be a complete waste of time because the clip is so weak and cannot support the weight of the Gigabeat. Spend your money on something more worthwhile. This was a total waste.
I bought this item because, back in the day, I had an earlier model Palm and wanted to go back to it after a few years of good old paper appointment book. The unit itself is just as good and useful as I remember it. The problem I've encountered is that the desktop software is out of date-- it isn't compatible with the last 2 or 3 versions of Windows, so the only computer I've been able to sync it up with is a 10 year old laptop that a friend gave me (because she no longer uses it). It wasn't until after I bought it, unfortunately, that I saw it listed on Palm's website under devices they no longer support.I still love the PDA's, just make sure you get one that's a little newer and is sure to work on your computer.
I wish I would have read the other reviews for this product before I bought this Walkman. Complete waste of money. The radio gets bad reception even outside. Inside at the gym I tried to listen to the tv sound that is broadcast over FM, at first I thought the transmitters were not turned on because I received nothing but static. But no, the person next to me had a $19.99 radio with a brand name I never heard of was picking up the signal just fine. The Walkman that I had back in the 80's (plain AM/FM with a cassette player) got better reception than this. It is completely worthless to me. I suggest you look for another brand.
I have a multimedia PC and TIVO HD. Both work fine when hooked up directly to the TV. When hooked through this switch: TIVO looked liked I was getting reception via rabbit ears 100 miles from the broadcast antenae, the PC had no picture whatsoever.I tried all three cables independently (only 3 or 4 feet each) from each source directly to the TV to make sure that wasn't the issue; it wasn't, all the cables worked fine from all the devices.It's headed back to the store. Avoid this!
I ordered an Artisan 50 printer from Amazon. A few items came up saying I might need these too so I ordered some extra ink. It came but did not go with the printer. What a rip-0ff.Epson Claria Hi-Definition 79 High-capacity Inkjet Cartridge (Black) (T079120)
The sound isn't very great. I have BOSE earbuds already and just wanted some spares. There is NO COMPARISON.Get the BOSE instead.
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.
This machine totally rocks; I had a visual euphoric experience that has completely changed my opinions on what is capable in the medium. I never knew human eyes could perceive such beauty. This magical box has taken me places I never thought human kind could possibly visit. The vibrant colors and smooth animations lock your body into such an elated state only comparable to the highest clouds of heaven.
At first glance, this product looks like a deal with all you get with it. Buuuut, the fit and finish are not very good; parts began falling off and then one day the player just died. I called customer service and was told to send it back for repair. They sent me a brand new player within two weeks , which was great but then we took a flight to Grandma's with a very unhappy 16 month old. When we were finally allowed to use electronic devices, I tried to turn it on and it wouldn't play!!!!! Just like the first one!!! I've called customer service twice about a refund ( Best Buy wouldn't give me one the first time ). The first time they said someone would call within 48 hours...I called back a week later...still no call back. If I ever get my money back I'm going to buy a better name in electronics.
The HP1502 Monitor and a few of its close brothers... Have an intrinsic design fault on their power supplies, which causes them to fail. The result on screen is that the monitor will flash on and off every few seconds. This is more prevalent at higher resolutions, but eventually will happen at all resolutions.This fault is caused by low quality low rated capacitors on the power supply board, which fail after a short time of use. It is possible to repair, if you are reasonably handy with a soldering iron. I've repaired four of these so far at a cost of about 5 GBP for the capacitors. BUT BE WARNED!! BUY ONE ONLY IF YOU'RE SURE YOU WANT THE JOB!! because they WILL! fail at some point.Just search "HP1502" in google and you'll find several people listing which caps you need to replace.Otherwise, image quality is good for desktop applications, bright, with good 400:1 contrast ratio. Response time is really too low at 23ms for high quality video. So don't expect to watch movies on it without a bit of motion blur. Otherwise a good cheap monitor only spoiled by the above problem. Buy it if it's really cheap and you can do the repair, otherwise look elsewhere.
I already have one of these items and needed another. This item was listed as "used" but it still should have worked. I did return it and was told my money would be refunded with a credit to my credit card. Since I still haven't received a statement I can only assume the credit was applied as they said.
even though it says switch i recieved a netelligent 3124 repeater that you have to do everything for unlike a switch.But that's what i get for buying a switch on amazon without a model number to check up on.Disapointed that seller says new and sent a refurbished even though i kind of thought it was too cheap to be new.I also assumed this "switch" was going to be the average 10/100rj-45 ports but they are just 10mb/s ports which i bought this for small LAN parties we have in the area and now cant use it due to misinformation.
I bought this filter replacing a Hoya that I had accidentally scratched. I received the product quickly BUT with small nicks and scratches all over it! WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND! I'm very dissatisfied! I'm expecting a full refund ASAP!
I bought the Archos 600 mostly for the picture- and video viewing and sharing ability - the large screen and good portability seemed ideal to share photos and videos with friends and family. The device didn't disappoint - also has coolness factor going for it with the sleek design and easy navigation.My opinion quickly changed when I ran into connectivity problems a few days into using it. While I was able to download and synchronize (via Windows Media Player) easily the first couple of times the device all of a sudden wasn't recognized as a USB device anymore and also froze the "external hardware" management function on my PC. Right now I cannot even connect using it simply as an external hard drive, and so far customer service at Archos has not been able to help me, blaming the problem on driver issues on my PC (seems to defy logic - works fine first and then without warning stops), a really frustrating experience. Seems like this is along the lines of problems that another reviewer experienced, so this may not be as isolated as I thought.
Broke three of my CD's the first day I owned it. I blame myself for buying 1990's technology when I should have invested in MP3 / Ipod technology (which I did). CD's and CD changers like this are dead technologies. Sorry, but that's the way it is.Amazon compensated me with a $20.00 credit for the broken CD's, so they certainly have done their part. I love Amazon.com.
This player skips anyway you carry it, and anywhere you carry it. Do noy buy it!
This product transmits great, but it won't work as a charger for my sansa e250.
I have owned this product for a number of months and bought it after reviewing many of the hundreds of reviews and havent had big issues with the cons I knew were there though I had no idea just how bright that blue led light was and how far it would go without being blocked. I leave it in all the time and dont otherwise notice it is there. I got it at a pretty good sale price and compared to the competition it is a better value and much better construction than most. The fans still keep whirring around silently - I had to check them yesterday to make sure they actually were still working. they were and there was some slight dust build up but it dislodged easily something I did routinely on the laptop vent areas anyway.The problem is that it really doesnt reduce the temp much. I waited till Aug for the dog days of summer and I have a non AirConditioned area. It just can not handle normal summertime conditions and the only answer is have the laptop in an airconditioned environment. It is only in the 80s inside but now the year old toshiba is running at as much as 170F and a degree or 2 less in the 2nd core. I use two utilities to check the temps so get a reletive reading if not exact. I run only the Firefox or IE8 and get 165F temps just emailing and it will bump up to 168 when i watch netflix streaming and nothing else. Having the fan doesnt do much there because it runs at the same range without it being plugged in. I dont know how else to put it. I never really thought it did a whole lot of 'cooling' and does not remove any hot air from the area nor replace overheated air. I keep my laptop on a grid of sorts so there is open natural airflow or convection anyway for a foot under (plastic crates with a grid substantial enough to hold the footpads securely ) It seems to work as well or better, better is only slight if at all, with the cooler removed as with it on and definitely better than having the cooler unplugged and still under the laptop.It seems as though it should work; looks as if it should really work well; has the nice cool colors and design; got a good value the only thing it doesnt really do much cooling being generous. I dont know why but i have run it and tested it for months and only under a pretty normal home user type load. I wish I could report differently and would be happier because the laptop does get a bit quirky when the temps hover in the 170 or so range and i did get a couple of reboots for no other reason than a heat related total shutdown and i am noticing the brown out core slow downs as well.
I have no doubt that this is a good product. A power switch is a power switch. However I thought everyone should know that if you have a large scale computer store such as fry's anywhere nearby you they probably offer this for $2 to $3. I know that the Fry's in my neighborhood sells this exact same switch for $1.99. Simply don't pay this much for a power switch. Amazon has other switches and even power, reset, hdd led and power led combos for between 4 and 6 dollars.
I tried to like this headset but in the end I returned it to Amazon. Why? It's heavier than I thought and doesn't grip your head. As a result, when talking on the phone and working you can't tilt your head down. If you do, it tries to fall off your headAlso it is supposed to fold up and be portable. Yes, it folds up. However the big volume control and the folded headset are huge. Not something I can simply slip into my laptop bag and hit the road.Sorry Plantronics! Try again.
A coworker of mine has two DANE elec 4GB USB drives, the devices are not recognized in Windows 7. Microsoft page indicates the same [...]
I recently purchased this camera and was very disappointed. I am hoping to return it. The photos come out with a greenish haze and are not very focused. I tried photos inside, outside and in my office and they all turned out the same. I also had difficulty installing the camera on my HP tower. I contacted Logitech support and it took 2 days for the first reply which was that i needed to call in from 7am to 5pm PST. Those are my work hours. When I responded this was not satisfactory, I got an email with instructions that I finally was able to get the camera installed.You get what you pay for. A disposable camera with 35mm film takes way better photos.
The teachings in this book are the most extreme among the young Earth Christian creationists. I don't even need to comment on the veracity of those viewpoints.Since this is a book review, I'll stick to reviewing its literary value, which is less than zero.I went to the library and checked the references cited in the book. In about an hour I found a ton of gross misquotes and misrepresentations.They even had the audacity to misquote Carl Sagan: "According to Carl Sagan, fossils could prove there is a Creator." [Ch5 p.70] In the referenced work, Carl Sagan said the opposite. (In his later book, "Broca's Brain", he called the author "shamelessly dishonest".)
We ordered three of these devices. I removed one from the packaging and checked it out. The device is accessed by bending the rubber shell which exposes the flash drive for removal. The case around the flash drive immediately popped open revealing the flash module itself. Just in case this was a fluke, I tried the others. They were all this way. I returned them to our vendor (CDW) who reported later that their Imation rep was pulling the line.
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.
THE memory was working well (apparently), but at any moment the PC froze and one of the two ceased to function. My Main Board, an XFX Geforce 8200 throw the D5 POST message.
This keyboard has some serious problems, l lot of the keys are mislabeled, for an example the @ key is ( . there were at least 6 other keys the same way. Needless to say I set it back
This mouse pad is very smooth, and on the first few uses was a delight to use because of this - it tracked evenly and the mouse flowed over the surface lightly. However, after only a few uses, I began to have major problems because of the smooth surface - the light from the mouse would bounce back in odd directions, causing my pointer to jump around the screen. Returning to my old, course mouse pad corrected the issue.
I barely used it for about a year and then it started giving me a paper jam warning when there was no paper. Then it starting having the blinking camera light - which means it is toast. HP customer support would not replace it because I missed the warranty by 1 week. The store would not take it back either so I threw it about 20 ft and beat it with a crow bar and baseball bat. Thanks HP!
I should have researched more, but I've owned Sony products before, and they were all great designs. Not this unit.PROBLEMS:--Small buttons that you can't read - All aftermarket units do this, (not just Sony). Invariably, the stock units have much better button layouts that can be operated with gloved hands, and labels you can read.--You have to open the faceplate to load/eject the disc. While this may be common among aftermarket units, it's annoying if you're used to regular front load units. It also distracts you from driving.--Resetting the clock isn't intuitive. You have to mess around too much for what should be a simple task.--WORST FEATURE: When you turn the unit off, after a minute or so, the unit plays a commercial on the LED screen! I couldn't believe it! Passengers get "treated" to Sony marketing with scrolling text about the "features" of the unit. The only way to switch off the commercial is to keep the unit on and simply turn down the volume. Sony obviously designed the display to attract buyers in the showroom, but once you buy it, it keeps advertising to you! I bought it to play music, not to play commercials!POSITIVES:--It does sound pretty good.--It remembers the last input and defaults to it each time you turn it on.I'd never buy this unit for another vehicle. I don't recommend it to anyone. Granted, if I'd spent more time comparing features when I bought it, I may have been a better informed consumer, and I could have avoided it.
Pros: Does this do anything other cards don't?Cons: Uh, where to start. First of all this thing AIN'T WORKING. It hasn't been working for over a month and no amount of reinstalling of drivers etc will work. I'm an IT professional and I'm comfortable with networks, but this product is flawed. Secondly, when it was working the PERFORMANCE IS POOR. My machine was the nearest to the router in the office - less than 2 metres -- and I regularly got link quality dropping below 50%!!!. Also there were occasional hangs. The other machines got worse. This is particularly annoying when you consider what figures Linksys claim for this POS. In short, HORRIBLE software, HORRIBLE documentation, HORRIBLE support, POOR performance. Get the Netgear MA401 instead because Linksys don't deserve money for this flawed product.
I purchased three of these, they all went bad within a few weeks. Now they're useless. STAY AWAY
There isn't a single note at the technical desciption that the player is blocked to region code 1. So, you can only play DVDs from USA.
After a 2-3 months of use, the left mouse button became unresponsive, rendering the keyboard worthless. But I liked the keyboard otherwise, so I foolishly bought a second one. Again, after 2-3 months of use, the left mouse button became unresponsive, and I'm shopping for a keyboard again. Don't waste your money on this one.
I ordered two of these data adapters (hey, at that price why not) and neither functioned properly. I tried plugging both into my usb port on my laptop as well as in a charger and received no response. Since the device is so cheap I am quite sure that the sellers expect you not to send it back. I wonder if that is the business model?
It show the adapter with 2 squares of connecters and one on the side. What i got was a full row of connectors with no break. It doens't work with what i need to plug it into. Complete waste of money. don't buy this
The product is manufactured in what seems in a machine shop without regard to the end user in mind. If this were a metal product to be bolted in the engine compartment of your car it would be great, because the machine oil would keep it from rusting.However, I wanted to use this in conference rooms to support my Optima PK301 projector and the machine oil smell makes it impossible to bring into that environment. I put the tripod in my garage for two weeks in hopes that it will dry out and outgas, but that was not to happen. I will throw it away, good thing it was very inexpensive.
I loved this thing until 2 1/2 months after purchase... The phone jack is not working properly. Now I am very disappointed. Glad I got a 2 year replacement plan from Best Buy. Recommend you protect yourself if you buy this product. I don't think the phone jack problem is a rare one from what I have read here.
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.
The seller should tell that it can't charge Nano 5th.This really wasted my time and money.
After many attempts with OEM installs of hardware, OS, and Logitech software, our company abandoned this product evaluation.We spent 4wks trying to get our "Premium level" support help to solve the problem (installshield error with XPSP1) without more than a few emails from Logitech saying 'Install the Microsoft client'.If you want to run it on W98 or W2K it's a nice product. OCR only works for title of page or email address to send the notes. The pen documents are essentially pictures in the pen format.
Buy only for infrequent use or a third backup media for items you know you can retrieve from another device. Works great until it unpredictably fails utterly. carefully read the negative reviews here. I wish I had. And don't bother either extending the warranty or calling customer service.
The units I received cannot be used in a reliable installation. I received my FS105 v2 this week (in September 2010), and as another reviewer from this month noted, the power connection is flaky. The power cord disconnects, and the unit powers off, whenever I move either the unit or the cord. I returned my first one for a replacement, and the second unit has the same problem, so it's going back for a refund. The serial numbers from my defective units are 1D52073B01659 and 1D52073G02579.Thank you Amazon for your excellent return/replacement procedure.
I'm a big, big fan of CDProjects original CD storage system, so much so that I own 6 Roladisc racks and 2 of their portable cases. The beauty of their CD system is that not only does it save space and protect disks, but the Roladisc filing allows for quick re-ordering, quick filing, and quick compatibility with the portable cases...just pop one out, stick it in the portable, and return it when done.Based upon the CDProjects Roladisc system, I purchased this DVD binder. Sadly, I'm relatively disappointed. The product does not show CDProjects usual level of engineering. Some fundamental flaws:1. "Cardboard" DVD cases, such as those used by Warner Bros, don't really work. Even if you cut off the front flap of a cardboard DVD case (the back of which contains the track numbers), the piece of cardboard is too wide. Yes, I could spend my time trying to trim these down to size, but if CDProjects would make the pocket just 1/4" wider, I wouldn't have to do this. Come on guys, think it through.2. The pages in the binder have 2 DVDs per page. This is a real annoyance if you're trying to file alphabetically and you buy a new title that goes between a number of full pages. To insert a new DVD in the proper place, you have to remove all the DVDs that come after the title from their pockets and shift all the entries around.If the pages had 1 DVD per page, I could simply insert the page in the correct place in the binder. Again, not very well thought out.3. There is no DVD Roladisc. One of the things that makes the CDProjects CD system so brilliant is that you can choose either the Roladex-like system or binders, whichever fits your need, and move discs between them. When you have a few hundred DVDs, a Roladisc system is a much better way to easily organize your disks than using 5 or 6 binders of 40 discs each.All in all, the current binder is okay, but I won't be buying another until CDProjects provides all the functionality that exists in their CD systems, as well as the ability to handle the front flapts of cardboard DVD cases.
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.
I received the flash card about two weeks ago. I used it in my canon XSI, which worked as expected initially. After taking about 500 photos, I decided to copy the picture over to my desktop.I'm not sure what happened, but when I tried to copy the photos to my computer, the files were not readable. I could only retrieved 20 pictures out of the 500 photos I took. I brought this from ChiTek, hopefully they'll exchange for a new one.Anyhow, relability is questionable for this flash card. I never had a flash card broke on me before.
Great surround sound! That is the only reason I am keeping it. Lots of inputs and outputs on the back. It allows you to get technical and complicated with your tv set up. I have HD TV and digital TV as well as sat radio hooked to it. It stopped playing DVD's about 2 years after use. And it also has a weird noise coming from the fan when starting it up occassionaly. It goes away if you keep turning it on and off. It worked great for 2 years, but now it does not pick up DVD's. I tried cleaning and everything...Nothing. Now it is just a surround system. Mine was refurbished and bought from amazon. They did not inform me it was referb. but I guess for such a good price, it had to be. Stay away from this item. It works great for a little while, then it dies.
First it records then the material disappears, spend 6 hrs recording check that is OK, go to finalize it either won't or says DVR is no good, don't waste your time and money. Using Sony DVR- media is a little better but but basically a complicated and bad unit.
This antenna did nothing for my TV. Now I live in the desert without a real TV station with 230 miles but I am surrounded by translators. I only was able to receive one channel, and this was done by grabbing one end of the antenna with my hand. Granted that I live in a bad area, but when I can look out my windows and see the transmitting antenna's I would have thought this item would work, but, nope.
I researched this camera and found it highly recommended in Consumer Reports and had other friends that also have the same camera. They all love it but the one I recieved off of Amazon was defective because I would get this banding problem with every picture at any setting. It would look like a big fingerprint over the picture and no it wasn't my fingerprint on the lens. I tried fixing the problem by going to the fuji support site but no mention there of such problem. I thought it was something that I was doing wrong but as I searched "finepix e550 banding" I started to see that others have had the same problem. I just recently contacted Fuji to see what they can do about it since my camera is still under warranty. This review is for those with the same problem.Update: Fuji fixed my camera after I paid to have it shipped. Don't use it much anymore because I ended up buying another camera. I think Fuji is out the digital camera game because none of thier newer cameras had great reviews.
The cable I received is not a Belkin cable. It is a cheap no name cable. The picture is of a gray cable with the Belkin name molded in the plastic ends. I received a cheap thin plain black cable in a clear plastic bag with the made in china sticker. It was sold by "marginmart inc" and fulfilled by amazon. I feel I was lied to and ripped off.
I bought this watch with the HR monitor addition. I'm in the Army and I thought this watch would be a great asset to have with me on the Medevac. I couldn't be more wrong than if I went into war with empty mags. The heart rate sensor worked only once and that was indoors with no sweat involved. The day I got it was the last day it ever worked. The compass, now that's an issue that that is unacceptable. It constantly quit regestering after walking only 10 feet. I was trying to be patient and give the piece of junk a minute to get it's bearing. It did, I think, I didn't have a second compass to verify at the moment in my yard. I walked a few feet in a strait line and once again it went blank. I'm too pissed off at this point to even consider trying any of the other functions. I now have a 400 dollar stopwatch that might be able to tell me if I'm running up hill or down, who knows.That lens protector that they offer, and yes I bought it to "protect my so-called do-it-all watch", is the dumbest crap I have ever seen. It's a 1/4" thick piece of clear silicone that sets on top of the display. It's hard to see the data being displayed on a good day when it is dry and clean. Everything can get under it and cause more damage to the crystal and makes it impossible to read anything on the watch.I have to say I'm sorry that I bought into the hype and listened to my fellow soldiers who are also starting to have the same issues with their Sunto's as well. Finland, you should be ashamed to have your name on this klind of performance.
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.
Unit reads DVD-R and MP3 cds without a hitch. After 5 months, the unit would not read any discs and would power off after several minutes. It's now in the trash.
The film arrived in timely fashion with one BIG problem. It had expired the month before! Caveat Emptor
The tea was very weak tasting a bit watery. Maybe I did something wrong making the tea.
GENTLEMEN AMAZON THIS ARTICLE EVEN HAS NOT COME TO ME AND I HAVE ASKED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE COST.REGARDS,MARCO RIVAS
I bought this machine several months ago. It does everything I would like it to do. It has all the bells and whistles you could ask for in this level of a machine.Unfortunatly, after a couple months of use the system would freeze-up, go into "Loading" mode, and then eventually shutdown. I talked to a Customer Service Person and they said this has been happening ALOT! I sent it to a JVC Factory Service Center for repair. It took well over a month to get it back. I used it for two weeks and the same problem came back. I sent it back in for the second time and am waiting to see if it happens again. This is completely unacceptable for something that costs nearly $700, and if this is a major recurring issue why isn't JVC doing something about it? why aren't they recalling these or replacing them with a second generation unit that has the problem resolved?If it wasn't for this problem I would probably give this unit 5 STARS.
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. . .
My router arrived not working. That wouldn't be a big deal but when I contacted Linksys for an RMA number they never got back to me. Not the first time. Not the Second time. Not the third time. Not the fourth time. Do you want service like this??? I think not.
Initially this product seemed like the perfect mix for me.... Gigabit switch, Wireless N, and site-to-site VPN tunneling. Well, it turns out it's too good to be true. There are a lot of things wrong with this product.The firmware that came on it was as buggy as ever, and in order to upgrade to the latest firmware cleanly, it involves multiple resets to factory settings (otherwise you might brick the thing).I had issues holding my VPN connections (using it for site-to-site tunnels to Cisco PIX's at other locations) with the old firmware. I upgraded to the latest firmware, but then ordinary FTP would not transfer files anymore, in active OR passive mode (making FTP useless).So I downgraded again, this time to firmware in between what came on it, and the newest. FTP returned, but the VPN tunnels would tend to drop and/or not negotiate from time to time, and Wi-Fi would drop out from time to time. Every once in a while Internet access would drop out completely, and the reboot process on this thing is woefully long (about 2 minutes, taking down the network) as compared to the consumer-grade Linksys routers that boot right away. The ongoing problems with this thing consumed my time, and I was less productive because of it.I don't know if it's ongoing firmware woes, or just bad design, or trying to pack in too many functions in one device. Suffice to say, the thing's not reliable. I returned it and bought a Cisco ASA 5505 instead (if you use this for remote office purposes, this thing costs more, but it rocks).True, I don't have a gigabit switch or wireless included in the package anymore, but I do have a rock-solid device that takes advantage of my 10 meg service, and I can always go out and buy the other devices separately if I really need them.
This is the worst product for the computer routers that you can buy. This router crashes on you all the time. When you call for technical support the people that you are talking to you cant understand because they are from India and also they do not know how to help you anyway because they are idiots. You can never talk to a supervicior or someone from in the United States. I called once and the person asked me for my address, home phone, and social security number. Why is the social needed? I did not give them that and when I said that they could not have that they would not help more they just said that they do not have follow the US laws becuase they are not in the US. I finally got someone in the US after thretening with the BBB. The router that I have is a replacement already and it is just CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!I hope that this review is helpful and that you will make the wise decision. (don't buy it!!!!!!!!)
It seems to do its auto switching thing just fine, but passes no picture from my Dish Network HD DVR. It also seems to screw up the DVR, forcing me to power-cycle. I think the switcher is basically a good product, but with reviews here stating a simlar experience with DirectTV DVRs, it seems like they are missing something that makes up a lot of their target audience. I am returning this.
If you purchased this unit and the plastic band broke, call Logitech support at: 702-269-3457Once you prove that you have the old model, and send it back to Logitech, they will cross ship you a the new Free Pulse model which has a high strength carbon spring-steel headband.You will have to pay shipping, but you are getting a great pair of headphones to replace the previous defective model.
I'd highly recommend buying the Altec Lansing iM7 over this Bose SoundDock.The Altec Lansing iM7 has superior sound and costs half the price, plus it's portable!
The first time I pressed the silver button it got stuck. So I sent the MP3 player back to Nextar and they mailed me another one. The button on THAT one got stuck within a week. STUPID! Grrr.
I have used an Aegis portable hard drive without any problems, and purchased this WD as a back-up. I will be returning the WD as it does not work with my powerbook G4.
I bought this storage tower years ago.Unfortunately, the other reviewers are correct.This product was a waste of money as it seems to always tip over if I were to completely fill the slots with cd's.I'm sure the other consumers purchased this because of its sleek appearance. I know that was my reason. You want a rack that isn't going to move each time you place or remove a cd.It's like playing the game, Don't spill the beans. In this case the cd's.You never know when you will completely knock it over and potentially damage your cd's.
New to digital photography, I assumed all CompactFlash cards were the same, and since the Lexar card included a fairly generous rebate offer, I purchased it. Alas, it's not compatible with the Sandisk reader and program that I purchased with my camera. It comes with its own reader and cable, but who wants to keep alternating cables in the USB port? I'm returning it and sticking with Sandisk until all of these competing formats and manufacturers get their act together.
I bought one of these from my local Fry's Electronics brand new. It seemed like a great deal with the price and all, but as I filled my card up with data, it seems to have some defective areas that corrupt my data. I think I'm going to have to try to get a replacement.This corruption happens both when I'm using it on my PC with a USB SD Card reader I got from OfficeMax or on my Sharp Zaurus SL-5600 PDA. I don't remember my old 128MB Kingston SD Card having any trouble like this.
Most electronics in my home are from SONY. But, this time I am so disappointed with the purchase at Sonystyle.Com.1) When I opened the computer, the computer can not be started. I spend much much time to call the custom service. Unfortunately the custom service is very difficult to be reached.2) It gave a lot of difficulties to return this big stuff. So I decided to send it to a SONY authorized Service Ctr. There is only 1 in Massachusetts. It needs 7 bussiness days to repair - Oh, my god!3) Rebate cheating:(...).4) No computer manuals, no software manuals, no recovery discs (you need to buy it!) with the computer. You need to spend much time to call them for every detail.So bad service, which waste me a lot of time and feeling. I will never buy SONY again.
... no matter what you pay, these are cheap-sounding speakers. No bass sound whatsoever, even after tweaking my sound card settings. They sound basically like what comes in a cheap radio.My coworker's PC has a pair of JBL Pro speakers on her PC; maybe I got spoiled listening to her speakers, but it's amazing how thin the Cyber Acoustics speakers sound compared to the JBL. I'm going to return these. Since I'm not going to be happy with "cheap" speakers I decided to pay a little more and get a different brand of speakers that are slightly higher priced (and better reviewed).One good thing I can say, is there doesn't seem to be much distortion with the Cyber Acoustics. Also the headphone jack on the front is convenient. And as other reviews of C.A. speakers have pointed out, the blue light on the front IS cool!
I'm on my 3rd pair of these headphones because I love the sound quality. However, EVERY pair that I have owned has had a problem with the wires breaking inside their casing at the base of the plug. I was able to replace 1 pair that was still under warranty, but now this replacement pair is showing the same problem!I have treated my most recent pair very gently, and I used a Curveyman cord wrap that was attached to the plug base to prevent tugging of the cord at the stress point where the wires join the plug. Despite this effort, my current pair has developed a break in the wires! Sound only enters through the wire for the left earbud. Since this was the replacement pair, I don't expect that Etymotic will replace an additional pair. I am very disappointed. This stinks!
I bought this product based on other reviews from people here. I needed all the functionality that this product offers and it sounded great! But installing this thing and making it work was a nightmare. I tried their installation process as it was described in the accompanying documentation. But it did not work. So I called technical support and they took my name and phone number three times during the day with a promise to call me back but I never got a call. I had to wait until 1 AM to get to a tech support person ( I started at 10 AM!). I told her that I could not install the router and that when I tried to get back to hooking my modem directly to my ethernet card that I could not connect. I asked her if she can help me configure and install the router and get it to work. The answer was &quot; we only have 15 minutes per customer and I cannot go over that&quot;. Well what if the process took more than 15 minutes, what then. No convincing answer. &quot;But they have 24 hour customer support!&quot; Well thank you for nothing. After writing this review, I am sending this router back. No help, does not work, will go back! There are other products in the market you know!
I tried this lens on a Canon Digital Rebel XT. I'm amazed at all of the positive reviews. My results were very disappointing. Maybe I had a defective lens, but I don't think so. Great Bokeh. Fast Lens. However, this lens had a VERY DIFFICULT time focusing on a subject. Auto focus was way off. Even in manual mode, getting a sharp focus was a real challenge at F1.8 or 2.8. I switched my Canon Digital XT camera to spot center focusing and still had a difficult time getting a sharp image after taking many pictures. I would recommend testing this lens out before purchasing.
I bought this receiver from Amazon, & received it about 10 days ago. Since then, I've tried to play my cassettes of classical music. When used for this purpose, this receiver sucks big time. If I turn the volume loud enough to hear the orchestra playing softly, when the orchestra gets loud the amp shuts down & PROTECT flashes on & off. I have to turn the receiver off, then turn it back on, & lower the volume. Then of course when the music gets soft again, I can't hear it.
I have received two of these B W UV filters and one of their polarized filters from amazon and all three are filthy with dust and smudges. Is this normal? Or am I getting returned items? If it is normal one should question B W quality control if they are shipping products this dirty out.Am I being unrealistic to expect them to be clean? Any input would be appreciated.Also, the boxes were sealed with tape on only one side, not both. Again is this normal? Seems useless to seal one side and not the other...
Not a very strong product. The end of the charger broke off within a week.
I have to jam my P1 into this tiny bag and I am afraid that I will scratch the screen. I am looking for a new bag that is a bit bigger with a velcro flap instead of the zipper.
My DLink keeps dropping signal. Every two three days I have to power cycle the box to make it work. Not a good router.
This didn't charge up. Directions are great; product failed. Do you own a Droid? Don't get this because the adapters don't match up with the tips. Thanks for making a Droid tip. Next time, make an adapter so it will plug into the solar charger! Oy vey! Epic fail. :( Still heavily anticipating solar technology though. Still rooting for it.
As a powered hub this works well. I can't speak to its cooling power because I couldn't get my 17" laptop to sit on it and not move. There are only two rubber feet on the top surface, at the back, so a large laptop will not rest securely on it and will slide all over at the front. After trying another cooler that was too small for a large notebook, I bought this one specifically because it said it worked with 17" laptops. Not mine.
Two drops from my desk to a carpeted (padded) floor). Result was each earpiece separated from its holder. It still works, but there is nothing to hold it together except the wires and they will not last very much longer.Standard industry drop test is 10 feet to concrete. They dropped the ball on this one.
Pro: CheapCon: Sounds like audio from a super cheap usb sound card.I've used usb sound devices in the past that weren't too much more expensive than this one, and they actually sounded good. I listened to 3 songs on this bad boy and pulled it out of my computer. I'll keep it around just in case my mic jack ever goes out, but most likely it will sit in my closet and collect dust until I throw it away.
I have used the Microsoft Natural Keyboard before and it took some getting used to but I kind of like it. This one seems to feel slightly different so it was tough to use at first. The challenge is going back and forth between many different kinds of keyboards. Overall I am happy with the keyboard except the spacebar still seems strange. I think it is the stiffness of the keys that I have not yet mastered.The mouse is annoying to use. It fits the hand great but the anti-friction pads on the bottom do not work well. The mouse does not slide freely on most of the surfaces I have tried (3M optical pad, Laser mouse pad, bare desk surface). It could be that the pads are too large or they were made from a bad batch of plastic where the compostion was wrong. I have an earlier Wireless 6000 mouse, Explorer mouse, and Logitech m315 and all of them glide across the same surfaces with very little friction. It is very frustrating attempting to make fine adjustments when the mouse does not want to move. I shouldn't have to use K-Y just to keep my mouse functional.
I buy this catridge pg30 and cl 31 for my pixma mp210 but it is not compatible with my pixma mp210it maybe works with other printers but not mp210 series
This headset is identical to the old, A-0356A.Notice the 0356 in the product number.I have the original A-0356A, it's a great product that lasted about 2 years before the ear piece broke off and I had to re-solder the wires together.Outstanding product.Overpriced because it has been on the market for at least 4 years.
This machine is fine unless you depend on remote calling to check your messages. The first few times everything performed properly but suddenly, it began to play the messages and then just cut off. The messages are still there, once you get home and actually hit the play button, but you can not retrieve them from other locations. You also have to stand directly over the machine when recording your outgoing message or you will sound like you are in a box. Even, then, the sound quality is nothing to write home about.
I ordered the green earphones but got a dark pair. You would think you would get the color you ordered. I am not so happy about my order. I just wish I had gotten the correct color.
I agree with the previous negative reviews: a low-quality, poorly designed product... sluggish controls, useless remote, awkward interface and.... mine died after 6 months!
This is by far the worst detector I have ever had.Does not detect even close signals. Had it in for repair twice, still does not work properly.Gives great false signals and makes a fine [although expensive]door stop.
I was very disappointed in this product....I can hardly hear anything through them...Volume is REAL low...Not worth the money I paid for them...The cheap set of headphones I paid $5.00 for has more sound then these do.....
Got this for my new 160GB iPod Classic, and it was really not a good buy. The case has obviously not been updated for the new iPod's much slimmer construction, so it doesn't nestle in the case snugly enough at all. As a result the iPod fails to align properly with the window and the aperture for access to the wheel, either. You wanna try and scroll through quickly and the edge of the case's hole overlaps one side of the wheel, causing you to lose contact with the wheel and completely jar your navigation.The lack of a flap to hold the iPod in the case is a real oversight as well, so if you exercise with your iPod strapped to your arm, upside down so you can read the display, then pretty quickly gravity will take over and your precious little player will slip right out of the case altogether. Considering this is EXACTLY what I bought it for, this oversight comes as a MAJOR disappointment.So, while production is good enough for the price, unless you own the older, thicker versions of the iPod, keep on lookin'. Wish I had just replaced it with an identical version of the last silicon case I had ...
They are only burning at 2.4x on my MSI-DR4A and I flashed the bios to the latest update today just to make sure. Pity.
The actual product is great, but the software isn't quite compatible with Windows XP. My computer crashes if I leave the software running and the computer tries to hibernate. After one month of use, it keeps saying it has had an error and has to close while I'm on Skype with it. Perhaps it is better with Vista as there seems to be a newer driver to install for that.My BIG complaint though is that D-Link is not honoring the [...]. I got a card in the mail saying I had not included the UPC code. I have copies of the form I sent, and the UPC code is clearly pasted onto that sheet and I had written in huge letters "Original UPC Code" and pointed to the sticker. I've called the 1-800 number twice and each time I go to hold and after 5-7 minutes, there is a click, and then it goes straight to a dial-tone. This is also the 2nd time I've had the same problem with D-Link but the first time I was younger and dumber and didn't make copies, so thought it was somehow an honest mistake on their end or mine. (As the upc was clearly cut out of my box, I did think it was them, but couldn't prove it. ) I've done some searches online, and it seems D=Link has a reputation for not honoring [...]. I'm filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
I researched extensively before buying the Altec Lansing IM600. I absolutely loved the sound that came from the unit. It was easy to use and gave a nice, rich, room-filling sound.I was greatly disappointed when I discovered that the unit does not support the new 4th generation Nano. It will not charge the 4G Nano and the controls don't always work smoothly. You will not find this documented in the online description, nor even in the user's manual you receive with the unit. The only place you will find this out is if you download the online manual from Altec Lansing.If you have a 4G Nano, pass this one up.
Well, I bought these disks thinking that I was going to save some money but they were a hit and miss for me as well. The most I can is a little under 2 hours or recording time. Almost every other one would play, the tv would say error. Just upsetting and I want my money back for this product. So not worth it, its way better to go out and buy the 4 gb disks because they are the same if not better and cheaper. I thought I was the only one that got a bad set of disks but I don't seem to be the only one. Just Disappointed in Sony.
I bought these to use with my digital camera that has an infrared remote. At night (less obtrusive radio waves), line of site with no obstructions the unit barely worked at 53 feet. When I closed the screen door, or the glass arcadia door in between the units they did not work. I also tried seperating the units with one wall, about 25 feet between the transmitter and receiver. It failed that test also.If they rated these at 50 feet with no obstructions I would give them a good rating, but 100 feet? I think someone is blowing smoke.
I can't say how impressed I was with this product when I first set it up. The sound was great for such a compact system and it operated flawlessly. Unfortunately, the first day of ownership was the best day I had with this product.The volume control began to malfunction sporatically and the remote control failed completely within a week. I also noticed a strange static or popping distortion coming from the speakers. Within two weeks, the static and distortion became unbearable. I contacted TEAC but their consumer service technicians were useless.Needless to say, I've traded the TEAC for a Sony. I'll never buy a TEAC product again and I'm convinced that TEAC must be a subsidiary or FIAT. Absolute junk!
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.
Blurry & uneven display. Attempting to load drivers packaged with it draws a stern warning that they are not Windows certified and it is recommended that they not be installed. Sustantial difference in side-by-side comparison (same computer, same video card) with the Acer 1916W.
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.
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 suppose the earpiece is not supposed to go into your ear, because it's pretty much flat and so rests on top of the ear canal. If your car allows a lot of noise in, as mine does, the result is that it's hard to hear because the earpiece rests away from the ear canal and flops around as you might turn your head. I'd have much preferred if they said in their packaging 'doesn't fit into ear' because then I could have made a choice. It never even occurred to me someone would make a headset like that, so live and learn. There are a lot of perky reviews for this thing, so perhaps it works on some ears.
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
This product does not fit the 13 inch MacBook Air (2012 model); the lid will no longer close. Other than that, it is a real neat item!
This unit and many others made in the last couple of years are totally lacking in quality. I know there has been a resurgence in the use of CB radio in some areas, but to market something with an unusable signal strength indicator, poor sound quality and terrible components makes Cobra look bad overall. This radio is an entry level unit, but still lacks even basic usefulness. I could barely hear anyone, even with squelch properly adjusted. I used an older Cobra unit from several years back, (one that is all in the handset and still in production), and this one is deaf. The microphone connector is well made though. The microphone is huge, the radio itself will pick up all Rf noise from your vehicle, and the controls for volume and squelch are very hard to actually adjust so you can hear anything. I made sure to try several of these and eventually just returned them all. I only bought this since I have an all in one Cobra CB that I bought 5-7 years ago that has worked great. This model I am rating and any other in the series is not recommended. (They will be Cobra 19 and then roman numerals for models numbers.)****Get the Cobra 75WXST instead. Great CB radio there.****
Bought a new Linksys Router from Amazon.Com. It quit working six weeks later. Called Linksys hot line. They refused to honor the warranty because the units serial number was not in their system. Seems that I was sold, thur Amazon.com, an out of warrenty router.I doubt that this review will be posted.
Great product but next day shipping with DHL took over a week to get. So don't bother to pay extra for quick shipping because it doesn't work!!
My original review:"I tried these headphones, the Sennheiser 555s, in a shop, along with AKG 702s, Audio Technica ATH-700s, and Grado models, 125i, 325i and RS1i. All were listened to through the headphone out of a McIntosh C2300 preamp, sourced by a Bel Canto CD1 CD player.This was the only one of the bunch I thought was truly awful, and I have heard many Sennheisers over my life that I liked, including the 580s and 600s. I'm a musical guy, someone who has played classical, jazz and rock professionally. These phones were comfortable to wear, and that's about the only good thing I can say about them. I suppose if you were listening primarily to rock and/or home theater, these would be fine, but bass and mids were muddy, not at all revealing of subtle textures of voices and instruments. They are certainly dynamic - in fact, overly so. I thought there was too much going on in that regard. There just wasn't anything subtle or nuanced about these. If it were me and I wanted an easy to listen to pair of headphones for home theater and rock, I'd go for the Audio-Technicas if I were in the Sennheiser 555 price range. I thought that all of the Grado models, including the 125i, made more compelling and exciting music, regardless of what kind of music I was playing. The AKGs reminded me of much better versions of the Audio Technicas, at almost 3 times the price."2/8/10 Here's the thing -- perhaps I was too harsh originally, but for musical attributes which I value, Sennheiser got this one wrong. I'll say that this headphone might work for a rocker who wants a headphone that will provide some kick. It does convey macrodynamics. Big kick, big dynamics. I feel, though, that it overemphasizes large scale dynamics, as though there is unwarranted shouting even with smaller passages. In some ways, they are the headphone equivalent of an Oliver Stone movie. If you like being hit over the head with every musical point, perhaps these may be for you. Moreoever, the headphones lack clarity, harmonic detail and nuance.Honestly, I can't recommend THESE particular Senn's, as I think there are better headphones in any price range above $80 that are better. And I am not condemning Sennheisers, in general. This is the first time I have heard a pair that didn't have the musical values that I normally associate with the brand. Frankly, I was quite surprised listening to them. Perhaps they were a defective pair? I doubt they weren't broken in, as usually equipment that isn't broken in is too limited in the area of dynamics.Anyway, the market may be quite specific as to who are going to buy these, but they're not for me.
Hi, I bought this 12v recharger to charge my iPhone 4s in my car. I removed the charger from the padded envelope. I plugged the charge into the 12v receptacle in my car. On doing so, the charger split into two pieces where there is a seam bisecting the charger. Quality made, this is not.
These items are of very poor quality and the seller is very belligerent, I needed new cords for my PS3 and Cable box. Cords are thin, and heated up. not what they say they are
I hope this is a full cartridge, The box had been opened and the pull tab removed. (New? I dont think so...) I will find out when I replace the old cartridge.
If it lived up to it's expectations... It's one of those CD mp3 and plays burned cds deals, but unfortunately, for as many features as it has, It seems to have forgotten a few. I very paticular about how I hear my music, and I have many cds that are supposed to be listened to 'from front to back' with no spaces in between the tracks. For some Reason, this player doesn't seem to like that at all, and won't do it. It acts rediculous some times, won't play certain cds, like Deftones current self titled effort, and it won't play certain songs off of cds, like one song off of a Bloodhound gang cds, even after inspection without finding any scratches on the cds, i still couldn't tell you why they aren't playing.A Big thing to remember about this player is it is kinda slow going. The MP3 cd is an awesome option, and is worth the price of the player, but if you want to listen to a cd, get another. The disc capicity is OK, but on my previous player, I had a shuffle feature that destroyed this one, randomly playing any given track from all 5 discs, I wish i could say the same for this player. I guess I picked the wrong thing and thought I was gonna get a great player, alls i got was a picky player...be warned
Recently purchased this media for an LG Blu-Ray burner. Disk does not burn, erase, or anything. Sounds exactly like the same sort of problem as the other reviewer described. Bought a Panasonic disk and it works perfectly. Tried to access the Memorex website for warranty service as the packaging instructs and there is no warranty service link; only a support section that attempts to answer questions. I'd advise you to stay away from this media.
I've had the television for 6 months. Great picture, awesome price. It just decided to die on me one day. I decided to email customer service, instead of call. I've been quoted, yes e-mail is in writing, 2-4 weeks for the part and then someone will call me. Amazingly they didn't have any questions about the issue, so my bet is that Poloroid is well aware of a faulty part. It was great while it lasted; hopefully they will resurrect.
Dont but this product. Maybe if you live in the middle of nowhere it will work. But you have to find a FM frequency that is perfectly silent for it to work, and even then the quality isn't very good. In NYC or Boston, there are no stations that work well at all. I got this and thought it was awesome for about 5 minutes and then got extremely frustrated as the music sounds horrible on every station around here.
completely and utterly useless. to be secured with rubber bands on the rudder of the vehicle is skidding and usually not easy to use. must also be aligned with the radio receiver to go to work.
I read another review on this site which was quite favorable and decided to buy this product. After installing, it wasn't quite as easy to configure as some would have you beleive. I called customer support and was on hold for 45 minutes before I was forced to leave my name and number. Two days later, Linksys returned my call. After 30 minutes of changing parameters, the product finally started working. The next day I noticed that my broadband connection to the web was very slow and I could not receive some e-mail. When I disconnected from the linksys product and just connected the cable modem directly to my computer, everything worked fine and blazingly fast. So I called Tech Support again and could not get thru. I then tried to leave a message, but guess what - the mail box was full. Unless your a glutton for punishment, I would avoid this product.
My modem arrived in non-working condition. I haven't tried to get a replacement because the amount of money involved is low, and not worth the hassle of contacting the vendor, returning the defective unit, etc.The literature that comes with the modem indicates that it was built for distribution to new customers by AOL. One wonders: Are these returns from AOL customers?
This has to be one of the worst designed products on the market today and it's sad testimony to the low state of American industrial design.Here's the first example: the button to set the time is at the upper left of the face. It is placed in the one spot that if you're right handed makes it impossible to set the clock without having your hand directly over the face, making it impossible to read. Nice job!Second example: guess where the volume knob is? On the back! Imagine being jolted awake with this thing going at full volume and trying to find the knob to turn the sound down? Good luck! Worse, there's no way of telling from looking at the knob (AFTER you've flipped the thing over) whether the volume is all the way up or all the way down. So if you're counting on this thing waking you up, the radio may just go off with the sound all the way down, you won't hear it, you'll oversleep and be late to work for the 20th time and lose your job and end up sleeping under a bridge all because of the poor design of this little monstrosity.I'm sitting by it right now a week later looking at all 20 little buttons and cannot decipher how to just turn the alarm off. On a well designed product, that would be a no-brainer.
Considering that some photos are unique and you only get the chance once in a lifetime, I recommned buying a better one. I bought this filter to protect my nikon. It does the basic job, but I get noticeably better photos with my better one. I guess the argument ranges over whether a filter to protect the lens or reduce glare is even a good idea, but I usually like to have one on, especially if I'm outdoors or in a dustry environment.
Do NOT under any circumstances buy this product unless you have another hard drive (preferably another brand such as Seagate) to mirror/back up this data to. If you use this as a solitary storage device for data you will be sorry. I am paying the price for my trust in what used to be a reputable brand.The LaCie d2 "Big Disk" I bought about a year and a half ago (which was advertised as a 320GB drive) IS ACTUALLY TWO DRIVES! You heard me correctly. Nowhere on the box will you find this information spelled out, but inside the enclosure is two 160GB drives and a controller card that makes the two drives appear as one on your computer's desktop. Not only that, THEY AREN'T MADE BY LaCIE, THEY ARE MAXTOR DRIVES! That is correct, inside the LaCie enclosure is two Maxtor drives. (Maybe this is what is implied by the brand name "d2")The reason I feel so cheated by this fact is because the LaCie failed on me, and only one of those drives contains the directory. That means that there are thousands of files that I can't open because some of their data (or the directory information about the missing data) is on the other drive, and since the drive(s) failed, they will not work together anymore in the same enclosure. I had to take the LaCie to a repair place that had to remove both drives from the enclosure and work on them separetely since they no longer work in tandem (that's when I discovered there was two Maxtor drives inside). It took them many hours, and cold temperatures had to be applied to get data off of the drive; I got back probably two thirds of the data that was most important to me, but it cost me almost $2000 just to have this done and it was only on one of the drives. I had to forgo extracting info from the other drive for now because I ran out of money.I should feel lucky to have as much data back as I do, because many people don't get that much back, and some don't get any back. People who have the money (CEOs, celebs, etc.) can send their drive to Drive Savers and possibly get all their data back, but it can cost tens of thousands of dollars easily. I didn't have that option.I have learned two hard lessons for the future: 1) I'll be buying more SINGLE hard drives so they can act as failsafe drives for each other (possibly RAID striping drives in the future), and 2) I will never buy a LaCie product again. This is the most poorly-designed piece of crap I have ever trusted my data to, and it makes you MORE likely to lose your data, not less. When your data and/or directory info is scattered over two devices, and one of them fails (or they both fail to work together), you are hosed. Your data is screwed.Do yourself a favor and get a Seagate drive, and several of them. Let them mirror each other and back each other up if your data is important to you.
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.
Got these at the end of August and I dont do that much printing and ONLY lasted 3 months.Spending $$$ X 4 each year-Ridiculous!I am going to look for ones that can at least last double the length of time.
it does skip a bunch which makes it difficult to listen to when not stationary
I cannot record in high quality with my digital point and shoot camera without this card chocking after about 10 seconds from not being able to maintain the write speed necessary. I therefore have to film in standard quality or just use it for photos. My 8 GB card with the same write/read speed has no problem maintaining the high quality film setting.
I bought the 5455 hoping it would save me time and deliver a lot of functions other devices could not.First, it came with no meaningful manual, and the operating system was rendered worthless requiring a upgrade which then took away features.Second, forget about connecting to the internet with this device unless you are a rocket scientist.Third, the original battery was defective and I was sent to India to try to get it replaced.Finally, unless you have hours to waste trying to understand this device, try something else. I'm of the computer generation with over 20 years experience on PC's dating back to the 80's when systems were very difficult. This device is a tremendous waste of time and money.
Does a decent job at laser printing standard sheets of paper, but some horrible flaws:* First, if you print envelopes, just forget this printer. Impossible to print #10 envelopes without crinkling them. Can't send wrinkled envelopes in business. I had an Apple Personal Laser Printer 20 years ago that printed envelopes much better.* The manual feed is very finicky, and allows for little error. Printing labels off an 8x11 sheet commonly misaligns, ruining the whole sheet. It cost me a lot of wasted labels, so not really a workaround to the envelope problem.* Making the networking feature work with XP is almost impossible to get working without calls to tech support, and even then, don't count on it. Had it working once with my laptop off of WiFi, but never got it working again after an OS reinstall. The idea that a non-power user without a firm grasp of networking could possibly get this feature working with multiple computers is laughable. Certainly not mom, let alone grandma.* Extremely unintuitive controls on the machine itself. Requires constant reference to the manual. My favorite is how, by default, it decides to re-send faxes that didn't go through on its own timetable. So, if you re-send the fax manually, it re-sends the first aborted one automatically and you end up sending two faxes if you don't turn this annoying feature off. Good luck figuring out how to do that. And I build my own computers.* Brother's software package is horrible. The scanning options look like something from 1990. Can't even decide where to save scans, it hides them in a folder in the My Pictures folder called "ControlCenter2." Oh sure, how obvious, LOL.
I bought two of them, they install without drivers just perfect on xp, vista, 7, and 8. I don't have a mac to try them on. They give you output and input. Despite '7.1' they just have stereo for output (maybe they can retask the output jack as spid/if? Dunno). However the audio was a bit rough sounding on both of them. At higher volume levels they got static and rumble. This can be mitigated by using amplified speakers and keeping system volumes low. Otoh, the mic input is mono only, and was very noisy. Would be ok for voice chat, but not much else.
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.
I'm dubbing 8mm tapes from a sony GV-D200 video walkman to a sony DVDirect VRD-MC5 using this DVD+R DLs. From 12 DVDs recorded, 1 didn't finalized and 3 of them freez the picture near same time, in this case at 1 hour 55 min xx sec. This DVDs can record up to 215 min in SP mode. 25% of this DVDs, at the moment didn't work. Waste of time and more wear to the 8mm tapes for a new recording. Defective manufacture process.
I bought this for FinePix S5PRO camera by Fujifilm. S5PRO has the same body as Nikon D-200. This flash simply did not synchronize with the camera - that is, the flash did not even go off at all. I returned it and 47th Street camera store quickly refunded the money after 15% restocking fee.
Printer works ok, but ours was shipped broken and we had to ask for a replacement. That nonsense took 2 weeks. Now the toner cartridge is almost empty after only a month of use and - guess what? Nobody stocks the cartridges except here at Amazon. And they're over $60. OUCH! Guess we bought the WRONG printer.
I really wanted to like this lens; nice build quality and had a really good feel. I also liked the larger 62 mm Filter Thread compared to comparable lenses. However, mounting the lens already felt somewhat odd. It did not want to go on a 7D body as easily and smooth as my Canon or Tamron lenses.Taking the 1st shots and looking at them at the camera's LCD already was a little disappointing - the pictures has an odd pale almost green look. After importing the photos into Lightroom we saw the stunningly poor quality. Not even close to an inexpensive 1.8 nifty fifty and even worse than my zoom lenses in that rage; unbelievably soft and out of focus.Next we did the common focus test (described in much detail here: [...]) and the results showed that the focus was off by 15mm with a 500mm focus distance. But even the areas that looked like were in focus, were totally soft all the way to f5.6. Don't know how Sigma can stay in business when delivering products like this 30mm.Take a look at one of the photos we took during the focus test - and to be fair to Sigma, this was the VERY best we could find.[...]This was my 1st Sigma experience and I'm really glad the Amazon has such a great return policy. This thing didn't stay even 12 hours at my house. Sorry Sigma - never again will I buy one of your products.
DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE!This mouse has given me nothing but frustration.1. The front of the mouse where the buttons are located is extremely low, causing a muscle strain in your hand if you use it for long periods of time.2. Battery life is horrible. Like 2 weeks...3. When your mouse is idle for 8 minutes, it goes into an automatic sleep mode. The manual says to touch the metal lines on the side to "revive" it but when I do it simply freeze the cursor on the screen. So I have to reboot my computer.Absolutely the worst!!!
This thing sucks...the only reason i gave it two stars is because i finally got it to work on aim and can talk to my gf. The software is horrible!!! Buy something else unless your really poor.
I bought a pair of the Nikon Action 7-15x35 Zoom Binoculars from Amazon recently and was disappointed about various items. The binoculars were poorly packaged without almost any protection in a very shallow box. Then I found they were misaligned. No matter what I did I could not get them to focus properly. The Zoom feature made everything worse as I could not focus them at all on the x15 setting. The Zoom's quality also seem a bit low quality. Also, the lenses had finderprints right out of the box which seemed to have been squashed a little bit.The above was disapponting because I had previously ordered (not from Amazon) a pair of Nikon Action 7x35 Non-Zoom binoculars and the optics were just great. It leads me to believe that either the Zoom binoculars have a poor design altogether or that I received a defective item that was a return and previously used or both.
The product does not work at all. Since I bought and gave it as a gift for Christmas, original packaging has been discarded, so company will not refund or replace the item. Even manufacturer will not replace since I did not buy direct from Westinghouse- Never again will I deal with these sellers; they are not concerned with customer service, satisfaction or proper work ethics - only their profits from selling defective items. I am furious that I was taken advantage of this way! Do NOT do business with them if you value your time and money. And yes, I have contacted them numerous times, but all I get is non-working hyperlinks to follow to supposedly information on how to get my exchange, not refund.
Although other reviewers "rave" about these earbuds, I, unfortunately, did not like the sound quality at all. There really is no bass enhancement and the overall sound was not crisp and clear...sort of muffled and lacking volume. Maybe I got a defective pair or, as another reviewer stated, "It's like they have tried to make a cheaper product..." It looks like the most favorable reviews are from 2009. Okay, these are only 10-20 bucks but, for the same money, I have found others (e.g. Skullcandy) to have very good sound and be an outstanding value.
I bought mine in February of 2009, it is now June 2009 and it is dead. Won't hold charge. Avoid this cheap imitation at all costs!
After a few weeks of using this player because my old 1 GB Zen Micro finally died (after 2 years of daily use and being dropped several times), I find I truly prefer the old one for many reasons.1. The power button is difficult to feel and therefore use by touch - you almost have to be looking at it to make sure its been moved to the correct position. The same goes for the 5-way toggle. My thumb must be too big.2. I use this for audiobooks and have found that if I pause the book and it times out and shuts off, I lose my place and it automatically goes back to the beginning. Verrry inconvenient. If I shut if off without pausing, I don't lose my place. I haven't updated the firmware yet, so the newest version may have resolved this.3. I hate the internal battery. I used rechargeable AAAs with my Zen Nano and always carried an extra, so if the battery died while I was at work or away from home, I could just switch it. I had 8 numbered batteries and charged 4 at a time, so I could charge them ahead of time and use them in sequence. Now if the battery dies, I have to let the thing charge for several hours before I can use it again. If I want to be able to recharge it away from a computer, I have to buy adapters and remember to carry them around as well.Granted, it's more stylish than the basic flash-drive type of the Zen Nano, but my next Zen will definitely be a Nano. This one will probably become a gift to a kid. It may be great for music, but I absolutely do not recommend it for audio books.
Like many other people, I liked this product up until 4 months when the reciver failed.. middle light stays lit and the other two nada... talk to tech support going thru loops only for them to tell you what you already googled.. middle light lit others nada.. BROKEN. I have had razors last longer than this.. use google and find that this happens to most people sooner or later...
Ok, to make a long story short...After a lot of research, I purchased the Rio Forge when it first became available because I read that flash players won't skip and are better for exercise.However, I had to send the first one back. It stopped working at all and ruined the $100 digital card I had gotten to expand its memory. The FM tuner works better on the refurbished one they sent me but it is still a piece of crap! The slightest bump cuts the player off and it only holds only a few cd's. The battery compartment cover won't stay on right and the headphones always fall out. The ONLY thing I like about it is the armband, which is pretty comfortable.I "bought the bullet" and got an iPod mini and I have been much happier! No skipping despite my using it for running, weight-lifting, for an eliptical trainer, and for cycling. It holds a lot more songs than the Rio and is a lot more durable and easier to use.If you can't afford an iPod mini, get an iPod shuffle instead of this player. I know it sounds good but it is cheaply made and you'll only regret it as I did.
Lack of support for product from both Pioneer and Corel. Corel persistently states no support for OEM'ed product that comes with Pioneers DVD player. Installed WinDVD on Vista64-bit, will not playback in full screen. Corel states WinDVD8 or 9 are not supported on Vista 64-bit. Pioneer product documentation for this player only states support for Vista. Corel's website does not state details about Vista 32-bit or 64-bit support. Trial version of PowerDVD Ultra has no playback problems for Bluray. Unfortunately, Pioneer choose to package Corel's WinDVD software with this product.
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...
when I ordered the memory card it said in the ad it went with the micro HD recorder and would give me hours of more memory. I was very disappointed when the card I received did not even fit in the recorder. The one needed is the micro SD Not the SDHC card. this is not how you do business.
I purchased one of these memory cards to document my trip on. After a couple days of taking photos I went back to review the photos and saw only thumbnails. When I tried to review the pictures full size they were just garbage. I would not trust transcend again if you paid me. When you're talking about priceless photos from a vacation that can't be taken again, you need to be able to trust your SDHC card.
I have this keyboard and the batteries die in a very short period of time...I highly recommend NOT getting this one...it's absolutely a piece of junk. My Logitech for my PC laptop is working on over 9 months of battery use...not a problem...the Macally is usually dead within a month or two, at most...Do not buy this...you will not be happy with the fast burn of batteries...
When the cable arrive, the package indicated that it only provides 10.2 Gbps. I was definitely expecting faster performance from the description of the item. Should be adequete for most applications, but I wanted faster.
I plugged in the sound card to my laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate, and the drivers automatically installed. Once completed, I checked the Devices/Printers to see what it showed as, and was greeted with 'Unknown Device'.Tried to find newer drivers with no luck. It wouldn't function within any of my applications, so I'm sending it back to Amazon.The old adage, 'you get what you pay for' applies here.
And scanning for channels without an antenna is a little frustrating. My Sony 32" LCD picks up all available over the air signals while this Samsung managed less than 30 stations. Very disappointing.One other thing I dislike about this unit is the assignment of channel numbers into zones like 06/42-48 or 08/80-86. That makes me nuts. Anyway, its not compatible with a cable box and you will need an external antenna in your setup and this unit is not as intuitive or flexible as it should be for the money. I also couldn't make the guide work, and after 3 days of reading the manual, consulting the Samsung website, and reading all the AV forums I gave up. BTW, I live in Jacksonville (not Monvolia) and we have excellent reception of digital OTA signals here....close to 180 channels on my Sony.And BEWARE this slight of hand..... LOOK at the specs on this unit, the description is "Product Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 12 inches ; 9 pounds" but on the next line it reads "Shipping weight: 5 lbs". Hmmmmn, how could that be??? Well this tuner is not component width, and it doesn't weigh 9 lbs, it is VERY small and the tuner itself weighs around 2 lbs. It may look as if it is a full component width tuner in the pics, it is NOT. Its about the size of a small hardcover novel. After being in the electronics biz for over 25 years I'd estimate the manufacturing cost of this thing to be around $15 or less. Samsung should have at least put a weight inside the enclosure so as to provide the illusion that the consumer was actually buying something in exchange for the cost of this thing!If you are at war with your cable company or just have issues with installing a satellite dish then this may be a good option for you, maybe your only option in today's market. But prepare to be frustrated, and remember....nothing is free. 2 Advil
Be careful...this player has problems with the HDMI! Mine started acting up during the first DVD movie I used. After about 30 minutes into the movie, the picture just froze/locked up for about 10 seconds. Later on after about an hour into the movie, all sound disappeared for a few seconds then suddenly came back. (I was taking my sound through the optical output to my 5.1 receiver.)After the movie was over I shut the player off and had dinner...turned the player back on to play another DVD and this time the HDMI didn't work at all when trying to play the DVD. The intial Toshiba "splash" screen worked through the HDMI, but the moment the DVD was inserted and tried to play the screen went all blue. Switching back to old Analog proved that the rest of the player still works...just not the HDMI portion of this crap machine.Also I can further attest to the terrible response time of any of the front buttons as well as the remote control.I tried to call Toshiba's customer service hotline, but alas it's too late now on Friday and they are not open on the weekend...how nice. I guess I'm stuck until Monday. :(
This heating pad is oversize but undernourished. It heats very slowly and never gets nearly as hot as others. All but useless!
this was very hard to use, the seller was great and refunded my money upon its return
I used this ink for my Epson C-80 printer. This ink clogged up the nozzle. I could use only 10 % of ink. After the nozzle was clogged up, I had to use a Q-tip with Alcohol to clean the nozzles. Auto clean didn't resolve the problem. I don't recommend this ink.
same as the router it compliments.peice of garbage.I installed this into my system, my system doesn't see it.doesn't recognise that new hardware has been installed.I cannot install the drivers or anything, because of this. It is totally useless, and Dlink technical support? you may as well just take your head and smack it against the wall, it will have the same effect as talking to these people, but you will save the phone bills and wait times and condescending tones as they tell you to do the most stupid things you ever heard.
It sounded too good to be true - studio component earphones on sale at half-price! I read the positive reviews and the caveats pertaining to getting the buds to fit properly, but after carefully following the directions and trying all of the bud sizes, I was still unable to get a snug fit. The ear pieces continually slipped out of my ears, and when I could get a temporary good fit, the sound quality was akin to having a bad head cold. While walking, my breathing competed with the sound of music, as well as the sound of each of my steps as my feet pounded the pavement. The wires are too heavy and cumbersome. It was difficult to keep the wires behind my ears while wearing sunglasses. It comes as no surprise that Shure discontinued this poorly designed product. I enjoy better sound quality with my IPod earphones and none of the hassles experienced with the Shure E2c.
I was unable to install this dash kit because they put two right side brackets instead of one for each side.
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.
Do not buy this product, It requires AA batterys or you can spend enxra $ for a charger and a rechargable battery. This is the first Marine Radio that I have purchessed like this.
I bought this headphone splitter because of its dual volume control, and clean design. Unfortunately the volume control barely attenuates the sound (somewhere around maybe 20%), and is almost useless. I cannot recommend this product.
yes it was $3 dollars cheaper, but it took 10 days to arrive!I was out of ink and had to go to the store and buy some.would not buy again!!!
I have experienced little more than frustration since I purchased my Linksys router. It constantly goes down and has to be reset. I have talked to others who have had the same problem, so I don't think that mine is just a lemon. It is very annoying to have to reset your router 2 or 3 times per session at the computer... I have lost more time to this router than I care to think about!
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!
This flimsy item didn't last more then a day before I returned it. The audio output lowered the volume so significantly that it wasn't worth keeping. The plastic is low quality and had I kept it any longer I'm sure it wouldn't have lasted. The remote worked and it did charge my iPod but it's main function, i.e. to connect my iPod to my stereo was a failiure. Spend a little more and buy something quality.
I have owned, and returned 2 of these cameras, and I prefer Olympus. The features, from 10X OPTICAL zoom, to noise reduction for open shutter exposures, are terrific. Two bad the images recorded are unuseable.
If you do much printing you will find that this ink is very, very expensive. In the past I've always kept to the HP ink products. But I'll look for alternatives now that the price of this ink has gotten out of hand.
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!
The company was great at refunding my money. However, the product created stretched images on my computer and HDTV. It did not work for my needs
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.
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.
It's really unpleasant to find so much dust and fingerprints on a supposedly brand new rather expensive filter
Its sleek desing, easy installation, quiet and fast operation, and a functioning encryption software makes this drive very likeable. And it still would be, had it not stopped working after two weeks. First it started having problems writing (sector requested not found), then reading became excruciatingly slow, and now I cannot even format it. Based on some online research, it seems to be a quite common problem with this drive.PS. If you hate fingerprints on your things, don't buy this drive.
I had been buying Memorex DVD+R media, but thought I'd try the HP because the 50 pack was priced 25% less than the Memorex brand, and HP is not exactly a no-name brand. I found that the HP media works ok on my PC's (HP) dvd burner ok, but I really wanted to use these on my dvd video recorder. I tried to record 4 movies off-the-air. 2 of them worked ok, the other 2 errored and resulted in a 'coaster'. At that point, I figured the media was not quite good enough for that device (it's a Cyberhome CH-DVR 1500).Based on this, and not wanting to waste any more media, I'm going back to Memorex brand for the video recorder. I think the extra few $ for that brand is money well spent and don't think I'll be buying anymore HP media.
I inserted the replacement bulb and it was working great. I did a few shoots and a week later, it stopped working again. It's brand new!!! These bulbs are supposed to last forever.
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.
After extensive research, this device is NOT compatible with Windows Vista 64. There are Vista 32 drivers on the vendor's website, however I can not get that to work with Vista 64.
i got online today to see if i could troubleshoot before i gave my toshiba SD3980 to the local junk recycler, and found all these BAD reviews instead. as with you all, the tray became sluggish and every disk displayed "BAD". i decided to call toshiba customer service: 800-319-6684. just got off the phone and give them 5 stars for their assistance. i told them i would not pay $10-15 to ship trash back to them, and that i did not want another SD3980. they are sending me a "call tag", which is a pre-paid mailing label that i can stick on a box and send them this thing back FOR FREE. they will then send me a new SD4000. they said they have had no problems with this new model. i don't have my receipt anymore so they told me to just include a letter stating this fact.so altho not at all pleased with the product, am very pleased - SO FAR- with customer service.
This product arrived completely dried out. The glue had apparently been exposed to air, and was unable to be used at all. This is the second product from Pioneer that I had bought, and will not make this mistake again.
The first time I used the diffusion screen in front of a 500 watt bulb ... it melted!
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.
This router should be used for low volume traffic only. I bought two of these, one for my home office and one for a client's office. The setup was easy and router, dhcp, firewall, wireless and ethernet were all fine on the weekend. Monday morning was a disaster! The traffic from 10 clients overwhelmed the device and dhcp was failing and throughput was in the [...]. I thought the device was faulty and swapped it for the one at home that was working fine for two client PCs. Same results. Now we use the office befw11s4 as a wireless access point only.Also, I've experienced certain ports being blocked that shouldn't have been according to the settings.
I bought this filter for my cheap but awesome Canon 50mm f/1.8. I thought it would be silly to spend almost the same amount of money on a filter as I did on the lens, so I purchased this Tiffen filter.Horrible idea. After putting this filter on and taking pictures of anything bright, I have reflections/ghosts in my images. Take off the filter, and it's sharp and crystal clear.Needless to say, I'd take the risk of lens damage on my sub $100 lens than have shoddy images.
You'll have read all the reviews about the quality of the light from the Softlighter, which is astonishing. The best. Good enough for Annie L. But I've just ordered my third of these (had the smallest available, the largest and have just bought the 46in sized) and each of them, without question, has broken after only a handful of shoots. The build quality and finish is shockingly poor and I would seriously consider a purchase of a Photek Softlighter for this reason - they have repeatedly let me down on shoots.
Full disclosure....I haven't purchased this product, but did buy a different screen cleaner. Because of my experience and others who've had the same problems with this cleaner, I thought I should share what I've learned.The cleaner I purchased left a film & streaks on my TV and it didn't remove the fingerprints on the piano black bezel. I then found this information on Samsung's website, under the Q&A; section for my TV, model LN46B630 with a matte screen: "Although there are a number of cleaning products on the market that say they are "Safe" for LCD/Plasma panel usage, I recommend just using plain old purified water without any minerals and a non-abrasive cloth. Purified water with out minerals will also prevent any mineral deposits to collect on the screen. -MrSamsung".I've now cleaned my TV (matte screen) & laptops (glossy screen) with purified water w/o minerals, which is just distilled water and is under $1.00 for a gallon. I sprayed the water on the microfiber cloth that came with the kit I purchased, not directly onto the TV. It removed the film & streaks left by the cleaner I bought and cleaned the finger prints from the piano black bezel, which my 'cleaner' failed to do...save your money and get the best cleaner: distilled water!!!!
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.
contains repair cloth, .30 oz repair solution ( fully dried like a paint blister scraping )packet,1 jewel case. failed on solution recieved as a dry product.
I bought this item when it was marked 50% off at the mall - thank goodness I didn't pay full price. I should have taken it back as soon as I pulled it out of the box. One of the rubber pads on the bottom was missing. But I kept it because there were no more at the store. It played OK for about a month - then the darn thing woke me up at night with a strange humming noise. It was plugged in but turned off. Now I have to keep it unplugged when I am not using it because the humm is getting worse. The remote only works some of the time. The whole thing is cheaply made. It plays OK and the sound is fine when you are playing music, but it is not built to last.
I ordered this item from warehouse_deals through amazon.com on February 28 2006, come the twenty fourth of March it still was not here. I asked amazon where my order was and instead of helping me aquire the desired result. They just gave me back my money and forgot it. Needless to say I am more than dissatisfied.
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!
I purchased the Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 and I received it as promised. However, the battery to operate the devise was not included, eventhough Amazon.com description of the item shows that the battery is included. PLease send me this battery as soon as possibe, since I need it for my photography shoot.[...]Thank you, BajesYou still did not respond about the missing battery.Where is it????
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.
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.
I bought this to use in our car with our various mp3 players. Had problems with it the 1st time - actually thought the mp3 player was broken, so it was pulled out after a few seconds. Mp3 player WAS broken - we finally figured out how after we used it the second time and it BLEW UP IN OUR CAR and RUINED ANOTHER mp3 player. This thing is DANGEROUS and malicious and now we are out 2 very expensive mp3 players not to mention this cheap piece of garbage. PLEASE DO NOT BUY!!!
We have had this remote for just over one year, and we are disappointed with it. We bought it because we originally had the smaller one (the 550 series, I think) which we liked, but, we wanted the rf functionality that came with the touch screen on this one (plus it looked cooler). Unfortunately, we have had countless nagging little problems with it that have just made it an unpleasant thing to own!1. It does wonky things sometimes for no reason at all... for example, it will, when we're not even touching it, crank the volume on our receiver until my husband is running frantically across the room to manually turn down the volume. Sometimes it will give us no volume control at all. Sometimes it doesn't get all the settings right on our various devices, and it takes 10 minutes of navigating through the help menu to get everything powered up the way it should be.2. The buttons seem to be slow to respond... in fact, the whole remote seems sluggish.3. I (as the not technologically advanced wife) DESPISE the touch screen aspect of this. I like being able to see all the buttons, and it's just annoying to have to navigate to them via touch screen (not a flaw in the product, obviously, just a dislike).4. The software is lacking. It is very difficult to get good fine-tune control.I guess the bottom line is that we feel like suckers for shelling out the $500 when the earlier version seemed not to have most of these problems. Interestingly, the rf technology is about the only thing we do like. Even my techno-geek hubby has agreed that this remote is sucky and has agreed to look for a new one.My advice: Stay away from this!
Got this thing for the wife at Christmas and it's already out of comission. The docking connector that the ipod connects to is directly attached to the circuit board so you need to be super careful in attaching and removing your ipod. The whole connector came free from the unit while removing the ipod, effectively making it a clock/radio. I'm going to call and see how they want to handle the repair. If they start messing around I'll let you know.Mike
I brought the Oritron dvd600 for my parents for christmas 2000.. They hardly ever use it and 8 months later it doesn't work. (It doesn't read the DVD or CD)..So my advice is buy a brand name like Panasonic or Toshiba.. You get what you pay for.
great for attaching lenses including close up, wide angle and telephoto just a shame it wont come off the camera again,you can also attach a 37mm-43mm step up ring to the adapter for use with 43mm lenses but the step up ring will then not come off the lens so you need one adapter and if like me you buy 43mm lenses you will need a step up ring for each lens, not so easy to get hold of.
Did not fit my Mitsubishi Galant factory speaker system. Had to rewire the speakers because it did not work. Would have not been cost effective to return, so I ate the cost. Just won't buy this type of product again in the future.
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.
Beware that the Sony Cybershot case does not fit all the cameras listed. The incompetents at Amazon refuse to fix the problem and will run you all over rather than fix their problem.
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
When we first bought this television we thought it was great. 18 months later, it stopped working. We thought it was the lamp. Wrong. Two "authorized" Samsung service centers can't seem to fix it. It has been in the repair shop for 3 months and hasn't been working for over 4 months. We've spent $600 so far and now we're looking to buy another set, definitely not Sansung.
I got this as a cheapo lens protector - with some UV filtering as a supposed bonus. I liked it - until I just got back from a trip shooting wildlife on my Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6. All the images with that lens were slightly blurred. Those I focused manually, those that auto-focused, wide-open or stopped-down. Slow or fast shutter, even on a tripod. All detail was blurred.I got home to shoot some test photos, and I found that when I took this filter off, images were perfectly sharp. Look at the fencepost comparison photo I included in the images. All settings are the same between the two shots, just the one on the right is with the Tiffen 58mm UV filter, and the one on the left is without.FYI - I also have a BW 77mm F-Pro MRC UV filter that I tried on that same lens with an adapter, and the images were crystal clear. Tiffen is going in the trash and I'm buying a different brand.
I purchased this calculator for two reasons:First Reason: I have regular Casio calculator (Casio FX-115ES.I purchased one first. I like it so much that I purchased another in weeks. I thought that a Casio financial calculator would be as good.Second Reason: Pretty impressive feedbacks from the users. I thought that a Casio financial calculator must be pretty good because of the impressive customer review, and purchased one.Today I got the delivery of this Casio financial calculator, andopened the box. The layout and cosmetic look were not the same as Casio FX-115ES. It looked very clumsy and the painting was so poor.When I pressed "Bond" button, several lines of texts showed up.Wow, I could not read it. The display was something that I could have seen 20 or 30 years ago.My review may look a little too harsh.I am a pretty fair person.I am standing by my review word by word.This afternoon I talked with Amazon customer service to discuss the issue. The kind customer representative kindly told me that I may return it. Please try this Casio calculator at a local store before purchasing one.
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.
Camera is compact and takes good pictures. But the lesne mechanism is very delicate and complicated. You need to slide the lense barrier for the lense and the flash to extend. Within 1.5 years, our camera's lense mechnaism broke down. Now the lense does not extend out and camera does not take pictures.
I purchased the E2C and received the SCL2-CL instead. And they are without doubt one of the worst headphones I have ever bought. The sound is flat with no bass. It doesn't matter how much boost or sound equalization you apply. I think that I can get better sound response from any cheap, pharmacy bought, earphones. Seriously, if you like good dynamic frequency response, these are not the ones for you. Don't waste your money with these. There is nothing good I can say about them. The cord is thicker than the one on normal earphones making it heavy and uncomfortable. The fit is awkward and they fall off very easy. As another reviewer very accurately put it, I just want to cry cry cry for spending all my money on these Shures, based on the reviews I read on this site. . .
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.
I bought this item after reading many positive reviews here on Amazon but I found that it does next to nothing to lower the temperature of my laptop. For one, it attempts to suck warm air away from the underside of the laptop, which has only a very minimal effect due to the fact that there just isn't much air circulation flowing out from the underside of my machine. I think that if there was a way to reverse the flow of the fans, and have them continually blowing cooler air onto the underside of the laptop it could have a helpful cooling effect.Unfortunately I obtained no measurable decrease in CPU temperature from using this product, and will have to keep searching for a better cooling device for my laptop.
"Unreliable, slow, expensive to operate" is the title of a recent review here on Amazon. Mr. Gladstone, the reviewer, is exactly right on all counts. I bought one of these a couple of years ago, and it lasted until one month after the warranty expired. Then the perennial "carriage jammed" problem, plus the very wasteful use of ink -- I spent a lot of time trying to get someone to just service the thing, but nobody would do it -- literally, no one. I knew the problem had to be simple, but no way -- HP said they'd sell me a new one.Silly me, I bought another one. Mistake No. 2 was thinking the new 6310 would be better than the old one. Yes, this one lasted a bit longer in calendar days, but it had extremely light use -- a few copies of print per week, literally. Now, when I need it, it does not work.The scanner is okay; the fax is probably fine for transmitting; I don't use it for receiving faxes because that would mean using its print feature which is its weakest link.I owned two other HP printers; one is 16 years old and still works fine; the other, about 9 years old. This 6310 is just not good, and I don't plan to buy another HP printer again unless it has a long successful track record.Recommend: do not buy this product if you want a printer -- or buy it but also buy a forever all-things-covered warranty and be ready to ship it in for service.
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.)
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.
I bought this Terk HDMI switch for its low price. I got what I paid for. it did not automatically switch from sony bluray player to Cablevision box ( and vice versa). Worst of all, video signal was intermittent. DO NOT buy this product.
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.
It was pleasure to work without the cord getting in the way... but the walk back and forth to the base is a killer. I think it is exactly as it was represented "Very good for person on the move!" The settings are way off reality ,I tried to iron silk shirt and it took me may be 30 min to play with it,nontheless running through all the settings in order to get somewhere to wrinkle free is not to be forgotten.
I was monumentally disappointed with these earphones. They're so stinking HUGE, I can't get them to stay on my ears, and my ears are really big!I'm actually considering dipping the hooks in boiling water to soften the plastic and try to get them to harden in a different shape, they're so useless right now. The right one won't stay in even when I'm sitting absolutely still - sometimes it just falls off. They both hang so loose, I don't get any bass or full volume. If I hold them in, the sound is good, though. I'd definitely test-drive a pair before buying these.Oh, and the rubber-coated, "tangle-free" cord is anything but! Hard plastic is much more tangle-free! The rubber just sticks to itself, and it's like trying to untangle hot, cooked spaghetti. :/I would also like these a lot more if they had a volume control. Come on, Sony, you cheap-Os...
Neat idea - usb plug retracts into the case. Unfortunately, the case popped open after a month, and the drive stopped working after a year.
I planned to subscribe to XM Radio. But after reading the review by FOX, I decided not to subscribe based on the fact that XM lowered the audio quality after Apr 2006 by adding more channels. If you listen to XM mainly in your car, then the poor audio quality may or may not affect you.
I've been taking shots with this filter on since the day I got it two months ago. I'm not very impressed with it. It doesn't seem to filter out any UV, and can easily cause problems with light reflections (because it's another pane of glass against the lens).If you need a UV filter, do yourself a favor and try the multicoated UV filter instead.
This was described as "Used", when infact it was damaged with a bad gashon the screen and should not have been for sale.
I took several pictures with this camera and now I can't find them on the camera. Also, I put in a card and when I went to print the pictures, the machine I was using said no pictures were found.
This wire is advertised as oxegen free copper strands,it is aluminum. Depending on the load of your application ,this wire may not suit your needs,never mind the fact it's falsely advertised. I am not happy at all with this.
When I first purchased this photo frame, I was not paying attention to the screen resolution. The resolution on this screen is not near as good as I thought it would be. I really needed to get one with much better screen quality. It's not bad for the price, but I would have paid a bit more for better quality.
UNfortunatly, sometimes we end up chosing pruducts based on brand names. This is waht happened to me. I saw this on sale... and bought 1 spindle. got another one at the marktplace, and since this pice of trash got on sale on best buy for 19 00 I ended up buying 1 pack over there also. My first spindle arrived at my house and for my surprise, For the first time I had a lost media on MY DELL DVD burner.... tried to burn 6 diferents stuff... and always got errror messegae on the midle. USed the cheap media TEON to burn same stuff, with no problem at all... I am returnig all 3 spindle back, and this is the last tima I will use TDK media. No wonder... everybody is selling this trash so cheap... you get what you pay!!!!
Didn't work at all unless I pointed it directly at the headunit and had it turned backwards. Tried drilling holes in it as one reviewer suggested. It helped, but it still has to facing the headunit just right.Total waste of money
This CD player wont work in the car, it wont work when I'm sitting on the train at times because of the slight vibration, it hardly works when I'm walking, in general, it should only be used if your going to leave it on a table or something flat and never touch it while it's in play mode. The bass boost makes everything sound distorted, the anti-shock is a total joke, and on top of everything, it's bigger and heavier then the average portable CD player.My advice to you, buy this item for someone you want to avoid for the rest of your life.
This waste of money stopped working in 2 weeks, after that, I had to fiddle with the cord, and worked once in a blue moon if the cord was folded a wedged in a certain way. Horrible.
Well, there isn't much to say... I purchased one of the 5 Meter cables, and it absolutely did not work. There was no visible damage to it, so I had no reason to suspect that it had any defect, but it most certainly did. I tried it with three different Macs, connecting a Lexmark printer. None of the Macs even acknowledged that it was connected. Rubbish.I suppose this is trivia, but it was particularly aggravating for me... as I paid for overnight shipping, and made a trip to a client's house specifically to hook up their printer. I wasted time carefully running the cable along the wall, concealing it a bit so as to be tidy... only to find that it did not work, and to have to remove it. I wasted shipping fees, time, and gasoline (driving to client's home). Further, it was a bit embarrassing. Of course, I'm offered a refund if I return it- I have it back in the box, with its return label and such... and it has sat next to my desk for weeks now, underneath a pile of vastly more important things that need doing. I obviously don't feel terribly motivated to make a trip to the UPS store to drop off a package, so as to receive a refund of $4.50... suppose I'll get to it soon.
I can't understand how is it possible that so many people rate the Shure E2c with 5 stars. This earphones sound terrible and are uncomfortable to wear. Do not waist your money or time. You can by much better earphones for less half the price of the E2c. Look for Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia or Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds.
I was originally going to get the cheaper Harmony 890 (needed the RF capability) but decided to splurge. Now I'm not sure I'll every buy a Logitech Harmony remote again (depends on how they do with my warranty claim). Silly me to think that a company capable of producing great keyboards, mice, and even game controllers would be so awful at creating a universal remote.Every review I had read for this remote said that the software required some techie know-how but I've been everything from a desktop support specialist to a server admin to a software developer and even I spent many hours trying to get through their cryptic software (FYI, if my team every built software this bad we'd all be fired tomorrow).Hope this helps...
Product is light duty, over time it will not hold up to being flipped and opened often, If longevity is your goal purchase elsewhere
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 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.
The service for Sony products is useless and the company lacks integrity. Be careful.
This drive is good for 2 months or so. Then the rubber glue that holds the case gets worn out and the case pops open. I sent mine to sandisk at least 4 times. Good thing they pay for the shipping to and from your house. Sandisk has good customer support, but they take a long time to go through the process.The newer model has a cheaper case, but it does not come apart.
This product arrived dried up and useless. Only reason I did not return it is because it would have been more bother than it was worth. Last time I order a product like this.
This answering machine is no fun. While most answering machines have two phone jacks in them, this machine only has one. The cord to connect the answering machine to the wall is integral to the unit. So if you want to put the unit more than six feet away from the wall, you'll have to buy a coupler to hook it up to the long phone cord you already have.Also, there is no way to determine whether there are any stored messages on the machine without touching it. This is inconvenient. Instead of buying this product, see if you can still find an AT&amp;T 1717 on the market. I don't know why AT&amp;T discontinued it. It was a lot better than this model.
Check the Speco website. Buying from Amazon (as well as a whole bunch of others) voids the warranty. I don't own this so my star rating is not a valid picture. Just letting you know Speco does not honor the warranty if you don't buy from an authorized dealer.Great way to get your product out Speco and fabulous customer service!
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.
So with all these five star ratings, I'm not sure If i got a bad batch or what, but the DVD's only had 4.3 not 4.7 GB.
This particular product has what looks like an IDE adapter. You will not be able to plug in any SATA drive into the provided electrical socket. The Ultrabay adapter itself will not plug into the slot of your CD drive . You will immediately see that when you remove your CD drive and compare the two adapters side by side. On further examination, I found that the soldering was also very unprofessional and done by someone very unskilled at this type of work. Save yourself the time and skip this product.
The spare battery is usless. it was swollen and would not take a charge at all. case is attractive but not worth the purchase without the battery.
I OWN 3 OF THESE UNITS. A SHORT WHILE AGO MY DISCS STARTED TO FREEZE UP. I INSPECTED THEM AND FOUND THEY WERE ALL SCRATCHED , AT THE SAME PLACE, ABOUT .5" FROM THE OUTER EDGE. ALL MY DISCS ARE RUINED! ALMOST 1200 OF THEM. I TRIED TO NOTIFY SONY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND GOT NOWHERE. I TRIED THE CD/DVD REPAIR KITS, BUT THEY DIDN'T HELP THE SCRATCHES ARE TOO DEEP. SONY CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS! I WILL NEVER BY SONY PRODUCTS AGAIN!
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.
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.
Bulky, loud piece of junk. The battery does not last long. The design is not ergonomic whatsoever and is very difficult to figure out. There is not quiet way of listening as the buttons to change music are incredibly loud.Save your money. This is JUNK.
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.
Amazing-gone..product took 8 weeks to get to me door.!! amazon listed product available first, then NEVER notified me they cound NOT DELIVER and then after i called they would only ship standard mail which took FOR..EVER!!!!BE WARN! ALWAYS ASK FOR OVER NIGHT DELIVERY when dealing with their "so call customer service"!
I recently bought this camera and had to return it because the film loading compartment kept opening in the middle of rolls!! The spring that locks the the compartment shut broke and this is the second time that this has happened. I had it sent to Olympus to get it fixed and actually had to pay for shipping and handling . The first time was also another Olympus. Even though the parts are made in Japan, the quality of Olympus cameras are sacrificed when they are assembled in China. Also when I used the this camera before the onset of problems was the lack of flexibility it had. For those who are looking to learn more about photography, this is just similar to a point and shoot but with the SLR design. There are not functions that you would normally find SLR camera's like setting aperture or shutter speeds. The multi-autofocus modes can be found in high end point and shoots. Also, the camera design claims to be ergonmically designed and it does look very nice I admit but it is extremely hard to hold and grip. It resulted in excessive shaking when taking photographs.
I had an aging D-link DGL-4300 that went through 5+ years of very heavy use and became unreliable a month and a half ago. I wanted to replace the router fast so I bit the bullet and bought this linksys BEFSR41 without sufficient research. It is linksys, A well known brand.Big mistake. This thing is absolutely worthless. If you research this Router (as I should have) you will find this router is notorious for losing connection. Occasionally at first, then it starts dropping connection daily, and then by the minute.As I was digging through boxes of computer parts, looking for the power adapter to my mothballed DGL-4300, I was shocked to find an old Gigafast Router I had long forgotten I had. With the same cables, same computers, and same modem, I placed the Gigafast router into my network and instantly... zero issues, stable connection, and I even did a speed test, and this 6 year old, 20$ , discontinued, and a slight bit slow Gigafast Router vastly outperformed the Linksys BEFSR41 even when my Linksys was brand new and properly functioning a mere two months ago.To further test out the network. I went ahead and placed the DGL-4300 back in the network and found it too, still functioned in the network, how ever sluggishly as it has been worn out and cooked for years.After 5 hours of router swapping, wire swapping, firmware updates and rollbacks, AC adapter tests, various browser tests, cmd prompt tests, I have come to the conclusion that all of my network problems start and end with the Linksys BEFSR41. Two months old. Unusable. Unbelievable.Maybe you will be lucky and have no issues, but as I have experienced and researched, in the tech savvy world, this product is a well-derided piece of garbage.
I ordered two covers, one arrived broken. An initial email to the vendor Adorama has not resulted in as much as a reply. A second email was sent today. I have not had any problems with Amazon before, but I definitely will re-think any future purchases from this Amazon-associate vendor.
I've had this product for 2 years at home and it is lightly used. When the print was light and there was a black line vertically down the page, I assumed it was time for a new printer cartridge. I bought and installed a new one with no improvement. Talked with Brother on phone, cleaned roller. Was referred to local repair shop and it will cost more to diagnose and repair than replace. What a piece of junk!!
I was very dissappointed in this product. I chose it over other cases because I thought it looked more durable and of higher quality. I was wrong, after insterting my brandnew ipod into the case I noticed a lot of lines running vertically down the screen, I though that the case was just dirty so I removed the ipod and found that THE CASE ACTUALLY SCRATCHED the ipod. And not one or two scratches, dozens. I thought this was very ironic considering why I bought the case in the first place; don't make the same mistake as me!
These are a standard headphone in terms of sound quality, about as good as a Sony. After a month or so, the plastics began to disbond and the wires began to break through the plastics around the earpieces. I expected at least average workmanship for the price, but this was poor quality. I would not recommend this to anyone.
Just to let you guys know.. Lanzar use to be a high end Brand. However they are now owned by Sound Around. The parent company of Pyramid, Pyle and Legacy. Anyone knows that all of those brands are garbage..and so is Lanzar. If you HAVE to have a cheap sub. The Boss Phantom series is alot better.
Granted, with the rebate (which I hope I get), this was only $[...] shipped, but I was starting to run out of USB Ports (6 in back, 4 in front, but the spacing only allowed me to use 2 or 3 devices when I had my SD card reader plugged in) from my various peripherals (cell phone charge sync, external HD, iPod, Keyboard, Wireless mouse receiver, Zune, etc.). Here are the things that didn't work well with this hub:* iPod--power stability issues (yes, all plugs and connections were checked) allowed for syncing, but sometimes wouldn't charge and would drain the battery.* Cell phone--syncing issues* Mouse receiver--most annoying problem of all--sometimes the receiver would drop out, and the LED indicator on the hub would go out for that port, despite all other devices working. I would have to unplug the receiver, plug it into my front panel USB connectors, the back into the hub, and sometimes that wouldn't even work.* other devices seemed to work fine, but I want to note that I have never had more than 2 devices plugged in and on at the same time (usually just iPod and mouse receiver).Now, the meltdown part--after returning to my dorm room one day, I smelled an odd chemical-y smell, much like that of mildly chlorinated water, like the output from a steam humidifier. It took me a day or two, but I found that the hub had melted a 1/2 inch crack that appeared to vent air out. I didn't have any devices plugged in except for my mouse receiver, and I touched the hub--boy was it HOT!I'll update with pics later.
I'm biased towards HP since I used a lot of their fine test and measurement equipment at the university.I expected the printer to work very well, and the print cartridges to be a little bit too expensive. That's OK.It worked very well for the first year. Then I got the message:"Remove and check cartridge in right stall"I removed and re-inserted the cartridge. No luck.I rebooted the printer. No luck.I replaced the $$$ cartridge. No luck.I cleaned the contacts with alcohol. No luck.I spent hours researching the problem online.Based on what I found, I opened up the printer, cleaned it, put it back together. I'm an electrical engineer, so this was not a hard task. No luck.I opened and cleaned it a second time. No luck.I found plenty of other frustrated people online. Some could fix this problem, some could not.I've wasted sooo many hours on it.I fantasize about smashing this piece of junk with a baseball bat and posting a video to Youtube. Think "Office Space".No more HP printers for me. I'm switching to a Canon Pixma MP610.
I bought this for my office at the recommendation of Best Buy's Geek Squad. It is easy to install and immediately I saw 100% signal in previously dead areas. However, it is a separate network and I couldn't make it "communicate" with my current network. After spending hours on the phone with Netgear's customer support (which was clearly in another country with limited English skills) they couldn't offer me a good solution. The only helpful info was that the extender has to be plugged into the SAME circuit as the router...which isn't helpful in a multi-circuit building.After giving up on what should have been an easy install, I called Geek Squad to set it up for me. After 4 hours and $159, the "agent" said he couldn't figure it out and couldn't configure the extender. If a geek can't do it in 4 hours I can't recommend it!!
Hey Guys, so after using this coffee pot everyday for 3 month, the glue between the plastic base and metal percolator separated. It still works, but the wiring is constantly being exposed. I wouldn't recommend it overall.
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.
The product is immature; I am likely returning it after just a few days. The unit often stops working. You must unplug the power from the back to get it out if its funk. I tried using it with Rhapsody Radio so to have internet radio over my stereo, unfortunately it plays two songs then proceeds to state "Unable to Play Song" followed by "Skipping Song" indefinitely until I unplug the power. Netgear's technical support is very weak. I presume they will either eventually fix the product or drop it from its product line. I don't want to risk it, so I will return it and likely purchase a similar device from another manufacturer.
Linksys products have been degrading in quality over some time. This product is no exception. I have had to RMA several of these items over the last year. Linksys support is outsourced, meaning poor communication. Also, the support department is no longer about providing support, but will instead try to throw roadblocks in your path to keep you from replacing your defective product. Expect several calls and at least a week to replace a defective product through Linksys if you have never had to run their gauntlet before.
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 (and others) can only get about 30-40 feet max. range inside a house. Totally UNUSEABLE, so I returned this too. Does anyone know of an 802.11b that does get 100+ feet INSIDE a house, thru several walls/rooms?
is not that i expect. The picture of these product was similar, that the display that i need, but when the product arrive, wasn't the same.
After maybe two or three videos with this product, it gave out on me. I pressed the button, it stuck and never worked again. No damage or misuse. I didn't expect much, but I was at least expecting it to last a little longer.
I have had this camera for over a year and am ready for a different camera. I wanted this camera because of all of the features. I liked how you could select a scenario (outside, snowy, yada yada). What actually worked: video, candle light, taking photos in front of glass, and the timed picture thing so you can take a pic of yourself in a group. Most of my pictures turn out blurry, or I miss the shot. You have to hold down the button half way to focus on an object and then push it all the way to take the pic. This takes A LONG TIME and is the reason I miss nearly all my shots. If I take pictures in doors, they are usually blurry and always have red eye. Sometimes the red eye remover works, but if it isn't red (like, if its just white or yellow eye, or even blue or green eye) you are stuck. I would not recommend this camera to anyone who wants to take pictures of children, dogs, or other things that move. Actually, I will probably never buy an Olympus again because I feel lied to- if you have a feature on your camera, you are implying that it works!
After a short while, the video turns black. I think the tvis only 2 years old. video keeps going, all by itself.Sometimes people claim that this is a faulty capacitor inthe power supply. Perhaps, but really, this should not happen.The audio continues to function fine.It is busted...and not that old!
I decided to set up a wireless LAN in my home. I had at my disposal 2 DELL True Mobile 1150 NIC's and this WPC11 from Linksys. I had heard very good things about Linksys NIC's and how easy they are to configure. Well, they are not easy. I count myself more than technically proficient with PC's and setting up networks. I called in my friend, a MS certified Professional... we just couldn't do it. Maybe it was us, maybe it was the card. In short, we just gave up and used the DELL True Mobile 1150 NIC.
My new receiver with a good antenna attached could not pick up a clean signal from the transmitter that was plugged into my computer that is only about 30 feet away. Signal had to travel through a wooden floor, but I expected more. The amount of static that is broadcast made the sound unacceptable.
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.
The VCR arrived promptly, but there was an eaten up cassette tape stuck in the VCR, and I had to force it out with a butter knife and a pair of pliers. The tape was completely unwound and wrapped up around the VCR heads. The VCR works okay now, but it is dented and scratched up pretty bad like it was abused pretty bad. I am surprised that they rated it in "good" condition with it like that. Overall, I felt I paid a bit too much for a VCR that was in that rough of condition.
This lock has a "Tamper-Evident" feature. If the lock is tampered with the lock goes into "lockdown" mode, and the owner's key will not be able to open the lock.Here's what I was told by Kensington tech support:If anyone tries to open the lock without the proper key, using an alternate key or a pin, etc., the lock will go into "lockdown" mode. The company claims you need to hire a locksmith to open a lock once it's in lockdown mode, and they will reimburse you up to $80 of your expenses.This sounds insane to me. The lock should be hard for a thief to open. But I want to be able to open my own lock without professional assistance, even if someone tried to tamper with it.
Bought this unit in early 2005 because it was recommended by a consumer magazine. From day one the control buttons were slow to respond, often requiring multiple pushes, but that was tolerable because the picture looked great using the HDMI output. The occassional DVD would freeze up, but that wasn't a frequent problem. Overall, it performed adequately--until it died only a few months off warranty. One evening we turned it on and the DVD we'd left in it started to spin, but the display was dead, the tray wouldn't open, and there was no signal output--not even the welcome screen. I had to pry it open to salvage the disc trapped inside. If it weren't for the HDMI cable that was included with the unit and the 15 months of use, this thing would have earned the lowest rating.
My experieince is much the same as other posters. Reception is improved somewhat, but this is more than offset by just how uncomfortable these headphones actually are. I could never properly adjust the headband so that the headphones wouldn't fall off of my head if I tilted my head down. Like another poster, after a month, I had the check antenna message on my Inno which would almost instantly go away when I unplugged the headphones. Improved reception in a rugged, more comfortable unit would be welcomed. Until that happens, save your money.
The item was not arriving after 3 weeks. Contacted the seller asking what was happening with it and received a refund without further contact.This seemed to be a bargain(that is to say 5 for the price of 1) and is indeed too good to be true - I really should have known better.This is the second time that Amazon has let me down regarding misleading/false advertising. They need to review their quality control system badly and drop sellers like these.I'd give it 0 stars and even a minus review if it were possible to do so.
This was a Christmas gift and product we received is defective. We have to send back for a refund and purchase another locally. Sandisk went online with us and checked to be sure product was not functioning properly. Their customer service was good.
After 2 years of use with the Intuos 3 mouse it had stopped functioning correctly. I use to own the Intuos 2 tablet and mouse for many years and I never had any problems with that mouse. I paid a lot of money for the large wide format Intuos tablet and I am not happy about having to pay for a new but defective mouse.
This radio is awesome looking. That's it. It can run on either a cord or several AA batteries. It has a lot of static and I would not recommend it.
I recently purchased the sony network walkman NWE507 after checking it out at a local electronic store. The player looked amazing, with unique display and in-built FM radio. But, I was totally disappointed while transfering music using the sonicstage software management program that sony ships with the walkman. YOu need to be a software programmer to understand what is going on. It does not automatically transfer songs within a play-list. I had to do a lot of manual data entry. And just after I purchased the product, I called in for support and I was told that I need to download a later version of sonicstage off their website. It is a pain.
I was so excited about purchasing my first zoom camera. In the past I have only used cameras with the max purchase price of [amt]. Needless to say, it only made it through about 3 rolls of film. This only took about 7 months, it certainly wasn't overworked. I am so disappointed, they are more expensive to fix than they are worth. You are better off with a disposable.
Sound quality is good, and it's fine for occasional use, but I need a headset that I can wear for hours at a time - this one is just too uncomfortable.
I recently bought this sansa at Best Buy, and I very much regret the purchase. I was just goint to Best Buy because I was looking into buying some sort of MP3 player (not necessarily an ipod because they are a lot more expensive than other brands) to hold about 4 GB of music. When telling this to one of the employees, she pretty much talked me into buying a Sansa e260. She definitely had very good reasons for getting a sansa over an ipod nanos: sansa's are a lot cheaper for the same amount of storage capacity, sansa's are more durable than nanos, sansa's have an FM tuner included and nanos don't...the list goes on and on. A big deal for getting an mp3 player was being able to charge it on the go because I'm going on a lot of trips this year and I'm not always gonna have access to a computer. Even though Sandisk does not make a charger specifically made for the Sansa, the employee at Best buy assured me that I could buy a Griffin brand wall charger made for an ipod and it would charge it. I guess I made a mistake on my part howeve because I bought the sansa with the wall charger in the beginning of July, right before leaving on vacation. After charging the sansa right when I got it, it stayed charged all week (to avoid having to charge it all the time, I set the backlight on dim and had it turn off after 5 seconds) into my vacation. After a couple days of long car rides, my sansa needed to be charged so I plugged it in correctly to my wall charger and left it to charge overnight. Unfortunately, nothing happened and my mp3 died. I coulnd't get it to turn on or do anything the rest of the trip. I even went to walmart during my vacation to try a new charger to see if it was just the charger but it failed to charge with it. This is when I knew that this thing was a piece of crap and I was disappointed because I had no music for the rest of my vacation.Pros -*long battery charge if you don't always leave the backlight on*FM tuner*good sound when using good ear phones (more about that in the cons)*easy to load music onto using my already organized music library on window's media player*very durable and fit well in my hand*easy to get around (I liked how all of the menus were organized)Cons -*wouldn't charge with a wall charger!!! (although, when reading some of the reviews on here, I guess a wall charger worked for them)*adding songs to the "Go List" is annoying because you have to play each song you want to add individually*the ear phones that come with them have horrible sound and don't fit in my ears. Also, the little foam things that cover the ear phones fall off so easily.It's too bad though because I really liked my sansa and how it worked overall. I'm getting an ipod nano soon though because I'm done dealing with crap. Now I know why ipods are more expensive. It's also nice how you actually can find all of the accessories you need for ipod anywhere.
I spent $52 on this pair of headphones and they lasted me only 40 days - Mainly used then while running and some lifting. Sound quality was good, but craftsmanship was very very poor. The cable / input broke in half, and the left ear piece started falling apart. Not impressed with the quality they were made with. Would not recommend to any person looking for a pair if running headphones. Will not last long -
This camera has a problem that might not show up for awhile. In my case it revealed itself after a year and two month. One day fingerprint like lines appeared on prints. They are invisible on LCD monitor but cover the picture area on the computer monitor and on prints. Search the Internet and you will find many similar complaints.
I have ordered APC units from many other vendors and do loads of shopping on AMAZON. I was a bit surprised today when I looked at the site for getting an RMA on one of the 3 units I ordered for a client in May and discovered I had missed the 30 day window.Sadly, I do not have the original packaging and one of the units is defective - it ran great until this week - with one pc and one monitor plugged in. Suddenly it started flipping from battery to on-line and back again.I am thinking I will not be ordering electronics from Amazon in the future - I will stick to books - 30 days with no RMA policy on equipment is not cost effective. There are too many other ways to make these purchases, that allow for easy problem solving, repairs and returns.Amazon is wonderful for books but I was disappointed to find the return aspect difficult. I should have read fully before ordering, I should have kept the original packaging but 1 out of 3 has me concerned about the other two which will be costly if they fail soon also.I have read other reviews about the quality of APC going south and am sad to become another in agreement with that assessment, we used to buy APC's exclusively.Maybe I have misread something but I am kicking myself for not reading all policies before purchasing!
I started with Alkaline batteries and they were dead after a few minutes of camera use. I bought rechargables and those lasted no longer. Besides, the need for reprogramming (see other reviews) is a pain. Furthermore, there is no way to completely disable the video function and frequently I was accidentally shooting video instead of still shots. The only use I have for this camera is with an A/C adapter which I bought to take pictures for Ebay listings. The camera has proven useful for that.
"Compatible" may be a stretch in Mac user terms. I certainly am NOT used to having to power off the AirPort WAP, unplug this antenna, screw a "key" into the end of the adapter cable on the AirPort side, power on the AirPort, wait 20 seconds for the AirPort WAP to reboot, then remove the key and re-connect the Hawking antenna -- EVERY TIME you reboot the AirPort or a power glitch shuts it off. My clients would kick me out of their homes if I installed it! Other than that, it's the highest gain (+6dBi) omni-directional external antenna I've found for the AirPort Extreme and it works great -- if you don't mind continually running AirPort Admin to see that its being used...
Item does not charge. None of the aftermarket USB products is able to charge you IPOD suffle. Need to purchage actual apple charger. I tried one from Fry's electronic, Best Buy, and the two from amazon. None of them worked. The range in prices vary from 18 to 2 dollars.
Shame on me this time to purchase this organizer. It's not user friendly and the touch pad is difficult at times. I do not recommend it.
I bought this in 2009 I believe and highly do not recommend it. Amazon erroneously sent me two of these when I had ordered one, and after my complaints of having to go through the trouble to ship one back, they let me have this for free. I'm incredibly glad I did not pay full price for this product because it would have been such a waste of money.I think the concept is nice, and in terms of popping your iPhone/iPod/etc. in and being able to listen to music right away. You can also set it so that your alarm will wake you up to what's on your iPod. I found all the features to be pretty nice, including the dimming option in case you find the display light too bright. You also get a mini remote control which is cute and functional.What does suck, is:1) Ease of use - with all its functionalities, I wouldn't say it's the most user-friendly product out there. It comes with so many extra mini gadgets, I was confused what they were used for and more than anything was annoyed finding out how to store MORE extra crap in my life. I think some of the extras were to fit other typs of Apple products (i.e. shuffle) on its port, and it also came with extra antenna, random wires, and etc. I don't know, I feel like a truly good product for this price would have already thought out combining all those functions without popping on and off mini gadgets and wires that are easy to lose. I mean, it would have been nice to have a compartment or something in this product to hold all that crap. Anyway, it goes against what Apple products are, which are typically user-friendly and simple.2) Quality - It's been 2 years since I've had this product and its most important aspect (being able to pop your iPod/iPhone in) is no longer working. Not that anything broke off, but I think the internal wiring has malfunctioned. I take decent care of my things, and I definitely kept this thing clean. It sucks that the warranty only covers 1 year, and now, I can't even use it. It no longer charges my iPod/iPhone, and the music it plays sounds blurry and weird. I read some other reviews that I'm apparently not the only one going through this. For the price they charge, the quality of this sucks.3) Size - It's too huge for what it is. The buttons are tiny which is weird for such a huge thing! After I got this in the mail, opened it, and set it on my table, I was so sad to see how much space it took. I don't think the sound quality really makes up for it, and I feel like the display and all the buttons are so small that the whole thing just looks tacky.Anyway, all in all, it's a decent product. I would have paid $20 for it, but not for the price they charge. Heck, given the fact that it apparently breaks so easily, I doubt I would even pay $20 for it as now it is just an oversized radio clock in my room. Don't recommend this product at all.
Because this machine uses a microcassette, when it picks up a call, it will make plenty of noise to rewind and set the tape etc..If I am sleeping, this machine has never failed to wake me up everytime with its loud analog gears.. even if I have the volume down all the way, even if I am in a different room and I have a door closed . Also if you turn the machine off, it is programmed to pick up the call after 15 rings. I thought nobody would ring me 15 times, but I was wrong. People did that and it woke me up every single time.If this machine won't interfere with your sleeeping, it might be a good buy. The sound is very good on it (better than the digital machines). Functionally it is fine.
They are liars and Bilkers, claiming that the level of transmission 5 miles In fact, he did not exceed 0.8 miles.When i asked them to clarify, they have said that if you do not like it send it back to us , and we do not have any device with a range of 5 mileswhat is that???Motorola FV200AA 5-Mile 2-Way Talkabout Radios - Pairbut to use it for your childen it is very nice&lt; but remember just for 1.5 km max. in free area
This sounds like a great offer. I purchased 3 of these, one for my boyfriend's birthday, one for me when I heard how great his sounded and one for when I had to send my boyfriends back due to problems with the sound and the radio kept disappearing and use the warranty to get another one. Within a month there were problems with both players. Mine would only play thru one earpiece and then none unless you held the connection piece in the whole time listening, and my boyfriends's started having a tinnie/tinny sound to the music and the radio selection would disappear with the first, the second one did the same as the first and then his earpiece gave out too. Now this was something that is internal so purchasing another set of headphones would not help. Also the manual is hard to understand and no company information was provided. Basically I am out of $$ since we both ended up getting better player for Xmas. Thank Goodness. Also the only game on it was soduku and it hardly ever worked.
Bought this unit for Christmas, and it started acting funny after the first week. Even with the power completely off, it would run a fan or something all night long. I thought the fan maybe was a back up fan running to cool the unit down, but after running for more than 3 hours, I had to unplug the unit to get it to stop. I had 5 tapes get stuck in the device. I had to turn off all of the power on the unit, and unplug it, then start all over to get my tape out. What a mess. Then, often the unit would flash "Loading" for about 5 minutes at a time....while I was waiting to play or record a DVD. I was putting up with all of these things for about a month, because I got it for a good price, and it had all of the features I pretty much wanted....but then I started to get picture problems. It started off with grains (little white flashes) and then progressed to static-like lines throughout the picture.....eventually the whole screen was pretty much white, and we returned it to Costco......they were really good about returning it after 3 months of use. Really dissapointing- I spent a lot of time on consumer web pages researching features of recorders only to buy a lemon......
The camera case only fits the camera. No room for spair battery or memory card. It is also over priced for what you get. A poor choice on my part.
Well the charger arrived here (via usps >:0) on August 22, 2006, so I test it out for the first time. I plugged the thing into the wall and it burned out! There was a big bright orange spark and that was the end!
Knowing that HP has a reputation for unreliable software and poor tech support, we allowed a salesperson to talk us into purchasing this all-in-one. We hadn't used HP in years and assumed some improvement had been made. Our mistake!!! We have no one to blame but ourselves! Some of the problems we have experienced:1. The printer tray is not deep enough to hold more than 20 pages. Once it has reached its max, it will simply spit pages onto the floor. After having spent $300 on this machine, such a design flaw is inexcusable! I am a researcher and print numerous 20-30 page articles at once. The printer sits above my monitor, and as I'm working and printing, suddenly papers will start flying down hitting me in the head. It drives me CRAZY to constantly have to monitor the amount of paper in the tray...and boy, if I don't, it is guaranteed that I will spend 20 minutes gathering papers up from all over the floor to reorganize the pages. Trust me, you cannot leave pages of printed receipts or pictures or any misc. paper in the tray at all to deal with on another day. It must be cleared or else! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!2. There is a communication problem between the computer and the printer. Sometimes it takes 20 seconds to print one low-quality page...other times it takes 10 minutes. We have installed and reinstalled the software, checked the drivers, and performed every other test under the sun to fix this glitch. It is UNFIXABLE! So, with my brand new printer all-in-one, sometimes I am printing at the rate of a 1994 model...You just never know what it will decide to do.3. I am in a hurry and prefer user-friendly learn-as-you-go software, not the kind that requires me to read the help section word-for-word-for-word-for-word.4. It has scores of annoying default print quality settings, of which do not include the basic low-quality black and white or grayscale setting that has been easily accessible on every other printer I have ever owned. You must create and set up this option for yourself (you even have to name the option) and then go to another part of the software to set it as the default. Maddening. Why make low-quality so difficult for users? Is it so that we will go through vast amounts of ink before we finally realize (if we ever do) how to set the lower quality?I have found myself wishing for my old, plain, cheap printer, which I gave away just after this purchase:-( We realized that this HP was total junk just after the return period has passed. Hope this review will save you from some headaches and hair-pulling.
Got it in the mail, opened it up, plugged it in, and dumped about a gig of mp3's to it. It seemed to be fine. I could browse folders, play songs, etc. Great!Then I dumped the rest of my MP3's to it (about 7GB total) and went to watch TV. Came back later and saw that the file transfer had completed, and all my folders and songs seemed to be on the device. Again, great. So I unplug the USB cable and restart it, like it says to do on the screen. What do I get? "HARD DRIVE ERROR - CANNOT READ HARD DISK - CHECK DRIVE AND RESTART"Now I'm [angry].I've had this thing for exactly 1 day. I haven't even taken it out of the house. I haven't dropped it or even moved it from my desk. Restarting the device does nothing to fix the problem. I can't check the drive because the USB connection doesn't work anymore either. So I have a lovely 200 dollar paper weight. I try to call D-link support, and after waiting on hold for 45 minutes, I get a message saying "please leave your contact information and an agent will get back to you". Yeah, right. I'm not holding my breath on that, if you can't even pick up the phone at 4:30 a.m., the deadest time in any call center.I bought this one because I'd heard so many bad things about the Archos, and I couldn't really afford anything like the IPOD. Guess I'm going back to CD's, because every portable MP3 player I've tried either has great performance but a laughably small storage capacity, or plenty of room for all your music, but no guarantee of even basic functionality due to ... hard drives and components. Oh, and the thing is way too big. And the carrying case for it [stinks]. It's so tight you can barely squeeze it in, and then it covers up all the interface buttons. Very disappointing.
If you're looking to purchase this receive, you'll probably be buying it used or as a refurbished unit from Onkyo as they're not making them anymore. My second review here (I submitted one when I first bought it) is based on my experience with it over a four year period. In short, not good. I've always been happy with the sound, as many others here have noted. However, I cannot keep it working. Two years into it's use, it quit. All the lights were on, but no sound. I checked all the internal fuses as that's the extent of my ability and they were good. I also noted that the amplifier was not heating up. It was repaired at an authorized service center for $90 and the diagnosis was, "cold solder joint repaired." Fast forward two more years and it's quit again exhibiting the same symptoms as before. At this point I'm considering trashing the unit, but will probably end up shipping it yet again to the repair center for a quote. I'll add an addendum to this when I get the news.
The first time I ordered this, it arrived totally scratched because the packaging had come open. I ordered a replacement, and then the same thing happened... and I tried it on my Canon t31 kit lens that's 18 - 55mmm and it didn't fit even though I ordered the 55mm filter.
I think most battery operated toys benefit from having volume control. This is an extremely loud toy when it beeps. Also, it's easy for a kid to leave either a car or remote control on and drain the batteries completely (my husband even did it once) because there's no automatic shut-off. After that happened a couple of times, we just shelved it for a while. (Each remote takes 2 AAA batteries and the cars each take 3 AAA batteries, so yeah, 10 AAA batteries!) Lastly, if you own a pet, the wheels are small and can get seriously tangled up if you haven't just swept your floors; you have to take the whole thing apart to clean them out. On the upside, the kids do love it, a definite attention grabber.
This remote, along with the Apple Universal Dock required for my Ipod classic offers very restricted control of the Ipod.You cannot use it to select any videos, music, photos or any other menu of the Ipod.You have to use the Ipod click wheel for everything except volume up and down, play or pause, and forward or reverse a pre-selected playlist or video.I was planning to replace my 300 disc CD player with the Ipod, but not anymore. I have much more remote control of the CD player then the Ipod ever offers, including on / off, select any disc.
As has happened to many others, my monitor went dead (blank screen / can't turn it off) a little after the warranty expired (after a year and a half). This was a very expensive monitor and Gateway knows that this model is defective, yet they refuse to admit this or do anything about it. Also, like many others, this is definitely the last Gateway product of any type that I will ever buy. I hope others follow suit.
Very poor product giving blurry images. You have to really be very cautious and give time to hold the camera extremely steady to obtain reasonably good pictures. I recently bought this from Amazon because my Kodak CX7430 was giving problem of battery discharging quickly. But Kodak gave far superb quality images.I feel soemtimes if Canon product is bad or Amazon passed on a refurbished product to me...
Seriously, Do not buy these sony dual layer disks +R. They are 80% coasters. I have some verbatim dual layers that burn flawlessly in my drive. 8 out of the first 10 disks all turned into coasters. This is a bad lot.
The light just doesnt come thru the keys enough.You cannot solve this by turning the light up.Not strong enough.I actually put lite colored tape on a couple of the keys I use frequently use while gaming so I can see them..The lite shining from between the keys does not help.The whole point of a lighted keyboard is visibilty.This has poor vis.Black paint is wearing off on the WASD.On the posistive side the board is heavy and well made.I am not a typist and am looking for at a "keys you can see" board now.
This keyboard is nice, if you don't mind the black paint wearing off and the fact that the thing jams when you press more than 3 keys at once. For instance if I want to move forward while turning in a drift at the same time I can't shoot, because it takes the up, left, ctrl, and space at the same time. My stock dell keyboard had no problems pulling this off until a coffee spill killed it. I do like the mute button, the color change option, and I can see it in the dark with the backlighting.
Not user friendly enough. Looked nice and picture quality seemed good, but overall, required more expertise than I had hoped.
I've used this product for about an hr now and its going back.Can't stand its sound quality - one tone, shrill sound. Hurts my ears.Stay away from this one!!
We like these speakers, had them mounted in our boat. The brackets are plastic, and not very sturdy. A little rough water and one of the brackets broke, leaving me to wonder how I am now going to mount the speaker...These would get a much higher review if (a) they came with metal brackets instead of plastic, and (b) if I could buy replacement brackets, which I have not been able to find.
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 bought a brand new nikon 5100. I have literally been using this card for 4 days. Learning the camera and had about 200 photos. All of a sudden it reads "This memory car cannot be used. Card may be damaged. Insert another card." My computer can't detect any of the photos. I can't imagine if I was in the middle of something actually important. I would not recommend this card.
I haven't used these for exercising. I just wanted a comfortable pair of headphones that go behind-the-neck. And yes, they are very comfortable. A bit loose, albeit. I bought these May 10, 2010, and it is July 16, 2010; they have already died.Out of the blue, sitting at my computer desk, they ceased to function. I reverted to an old pair that worked fine in my computer, and see nothing wrong with the wires on these headphones. They just randomly quit working. Yeah, that's a bummer. I paid for these, it's past the warranty date, and I lost the money spent.Do not recommend.
I bought two sigma lenses and I loved them for about 6 months. Now both are broken and Sigma service sucks. Save yourself a headache and don't buy sigma.
I am a working musician that has used many different kinds of standard foam earplugs for years while on the job. And I also use them when I sleep as I often sleep in the day when there is quite a bit of ambient noise. So I believe I know a thing or 2 about ear plugs. Anyway, the reason I bought these ones was : 1) they were 1/2 the price of the ones I normally buy at WalMart and other such places and 2) I have a preference for the t-shaped earplugs, as I have found that they seem to block out the sound better than the more cylindrical-shaped ones do (and they fit better). But after testing several pairs of these Howard Leight plugs I must say I am very unhappy with this purchase! My ear canals are a bit narrower than normal but that has never been a problem with any other earplugs I've used, whereas with this brand I couldn't even get them into my canal. And I tried and tried to no avail to insert them and make them fit. (And I do know the proper way to insert earplugs - as I stated I do have quite a lot of experience using them). So I do not recommend these earplugs at all if your ear canals are not normal-sized! From now on I will stick with the red bell-shaped plugs that I've been buying from Walmart, as they fit easily, expand great in the ear to effectively block out the sound.
I bought this set, and almost ninety days to the minute after the warranty expired the set broke down, after which a perfectly pleasant customer service representative told me I was on my own. Nice concept, poor execution. My advice, find a better model.
The Brother 1820C has some nice features BUT it cleans the ink cartridges automatically and often. This uses up all the ink every few months, whether you print anything or not. I don't do any color faxing or printing, but I have to replace the color cartridges every 3-4 months, so that in a year I spend more on ink that I don't even use than the cost of a new 1820C machine. This is an ink guzzler. It will break your pocketbook unless you are wealthy and money does not matter to you. In addition, there seems to be no way to use the black ink option when the color ink is depleted by the constant automatic cleaning. You MUST replace all 4 ink cartridges every 3-4 months or the fax will not work. It costs a veritable fortune. I cannot recommend this machine except for multimillionaires.
I am a amateur photographer, but was encountering situations where I needed a lens of this focal length which could accommodate less available light. My Canon kit lens only goes down to f5.6, and I had heard it was in general a poor quality lens. Well if it is, that makes this Sigma lens nothing but junk.After receiving the lens, I noticed most pictures were very soft, almost out of focus. So a ran a number of controlled tests against my Canon kit lens, using both Auto focus and Manual focus with the Sigma lens (on a tripod, of course). In all cases, the Canon lens produced MUCH sharper pictures. How could this be, I asked myself.So I sent the pics and an explanation, along with the lens, to Sigma for repair / adjustment. Two weeks later they returned the lens indicating they had adjusted the AF, and tested the lens, and all was now OK.I beg to differ. I ran more tests, and guess what! The Canon lens wins again. Needless to say, if you want sharp pictures, forget this lens. You'll probably pay twice as much for the similar Canon lens, but you'll probably get pictures twice as nice.
I've been using this for quite a while now.The main reason I keep it on is to protect the Nano, when it drops to the floor. The problems with this product are: makes the controls Much less sensitive, glow in the dark feature not very good, interferes with connections. I've only used the clip feature maybe once or twice.
I had to take this mouse back because the scroll wheel was too unresponsive. I liked everything else, but the horrible scroll wheel was a deal breaker.
The router set up easy and worked fine. The card on the other hand was junk. I installed the drivers and it caused an error. I called customer noservice and got someone from India and could not hardly understand. He told me what to do and it still did not work. I called back the next day and after about two hours of trying to fix (understand bad english)they said it was bad.I bought a belkin router and card. It has worked perfect for almost two months now
This is the worst camcorder ever. It is not easy to download or burn it. But you can watch your video only on camcorders LCD(nowhere else). I returned it back. It was releaf. I will not buy any Hitachi brand anymore.
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.
Bought this because my emachines was overheating to the point of shutting down. After I got the cooling pad, the laptop still kept overheating and shutting down. I don't know how much cooling effect the pad actually has, other reviewers say their temperature gauges show lower temps, but my laptop stayed as hot as ever. In fact, my internal fan seemed to turn on MORE often after I started using the pad. It's really loud. And after a few months, the power plug stops working property.
I remember buying this model before but don't remember the sound being this stuffy. Everything sounds too hissy and dense. If I could draw a frequency curve for these phones, it would definately look like flat ground with a steep hill rising up the right side.
I have had this head for several years and recently only used it rarely. The concept behind this is sound, though the execution is lacking. If you want to support even a moderate weight camera and lens the tension has to be set nearly to the maximum. When it's set this way repositioning the head is very difficult. Even when tightened down all the way, if the head is set at an angle it tends to fall forward. It worked pretty well for the first year or so but is essentially useless now.
I hate to post a negative review, but I feel I should in this case.I was never able to get clear pictures on this camera, no matter the settings. Most often the pictures were blurry, unless taken of a still object (like a table), or the camera was on a tripod.I don't expect a point and shoot to match my digital SLR, but I also can't always use a tripod either. I would hold the camera totally still (even with arms stabilized and holding my breath), and take a photo of still people, and the picture was blurry. The camera would always display the "camera shake" icon, even when I was as still as possible.In the end, I had to return it. I purchased a Canon Powershot SD 1100 IS instead, and so far I love it and have very clear focused pictures, even of moving objects.I chose one star because good pictures are the most important thing about a camera. Just wanted to warn others. Clearly, many people love it so maybe I got a dud.
The delivery of the product was refused because the Vendor charged about $28.00 to send the remote which cost about $8.00 and could have be sent USPS for about $4.00! After being notified by E-mail refuse to cancel the order!The shipping costs were not shown until I received the confirmation of the order from ?? & as stated above which E-mail the cancellation immediately sent, but not complied with! Only after I disputed the charges with AMEX, was there any solution! I will continue to purchase items thru Amazon, but don'tunderstand you leting the vendor get away with not considering the effort on your business their shipping rates have on your customers!Respectfully, Marion Randall
When I first got these, I thought I would love them. The sound is great for earbuds and they stay in place while I'm running on the treadmill or whatever. The cords don't tangle easily--and when they do it doesn't take long for them to untangle.My biggest issue is that after 1 week (literally 3 workouts) the sound is going out in the left ear unless the cord is moved....again. I had to constantly adjust the cord so I could hear in both ears. This was the reason I was looking for a different set to begin with. My super-cheap Walmart set worked about a month and a half at least before giving me problems, so I thought a Sony would be better than that....but no.
Very difficult to get to work properly, many emails and tech supports later, waited two weeks and got new one from factory only to find it unsatisfactory as well. Returning for credit.
well, I received the monitor in a timely fashion and plugged it in and it did not work..... forcing me to return the product, so I guess I have no idea how well the monitor performs.ViewSonic VX922 19" LCD Monitor
I was disappointed in this cable...I've been unable to use it due to "ghosting" with my flat panel TV. I would suggest you try another brand...
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.
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.
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 bought this at Best Buy and had to bring it back after the first week because the clock stopped keeping the correct time. The second one had the same problem. I updated the firmware from the Panasonic web site, but the problem persisted. This one's going back too. The other problem is unless you are using costly DVD-RAM disks, you can't choose where to put chapters and can't title chapters. I'd shell out the money for the DVD-RAM but those won't play on other machines. I think I'll wait for the technology to improve on these recorders before I try again.
&quot;Why should a zero-stars review be possible?&quot; Epson Stylus Printers; I rest my case.Printer rip off perfected. Paradigmatic. Just take $150 and light a match to it rather than spend it on this. Save yourself the trouble of unpacking it and the insults of its pitiful performance. Or I guess you could buy it and drive it straight to the landfill if you can't stand to actually burn $150 in US Currency, which I think may be a crime anyway. So I guess the best advice is to simply not buy it.
We had a second generation model (WD-52725) of this TV purchased in 12/04. We just loaded it up to take to the dump. In the &lt;5 years we owned it, we replaced the bulb twice with after-market bulbs we got on the internet, and finally paid a TV repairman $100 to tell us that it would cost $700 to send the entire main unit (a large part that can be taken out) back to Mitsubishi to be repaired, after which there is only a 6-month warranty on the repair. We figured that was about what we paid for our new Sony LCD, which if it lasts as long as the Mitsubishi did, is still a better deal. The repairman told us that DLPs are on their way out, and while LCDs have their problems also, they don't have the maintenance of the DLP. He told us that in order to get the bulb to last more than 1.5 years, we would need a brand name Mitsubishi bulb, which after 5 years still costs $275. The original bulb lasted us 2.5 years. The next after-market one lasted only 1.5 years. DLPs are also very loud when they run, and take a full minute or more to "warm up" and get a picture. Not so with the LCD. Go Mitsubishi if you want, but expect a money pit and a very LARGE pain to haul away.
Big, bulky, ugly, and not great sound.If you are looking for a cheap set of headphones I suppose these work. But the sound is mediocre at best with no deep bass sound that I like.Certainly not for the fashion conscious lol. Does have a long cord if you need it.So, cheap and adequate. But I would not buy them again.
was unable to record on these cds, must be defects.
I bought these about a year ago so they wouldn't fall out while I was running or working out. The sound quality wasn't amazing, but it was definitely sufficient--especially for the money. I run in a very windy area, and sometimes, when I was running into the wind, I would have to hold one of the earbuds in place or else it would get blown off. But this was only an issue when there was a very, very strong wind. In the gym or with a bit of wind they stayed on very well. I had no problems with how they looked, and they were very comfortable. However, a few weeks ago the sound in the left earphone stopped. I could only hear music coming into the right ear. Needless to say, this made them unusable. Then again, I got these for $12. In fact, for the price they served me pretty well, although I think you could do better.
so i waited the week for this item, i was so excited when it showed up, all pumped up to jam out. and it didnt work :( SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!?!
I bought this item on sale. Big mistake. There are many problems:1. Double vision - No matter what I do I could not fix the double vision because the two lenses are not focused together. This happened on verticle and horizontal plane.2. Made in China - Enough said.3. Plastic construction - Not the best material here. Not bad, but not good either.4. Lens - these are not sharp, but rather distorted.For the price of money, this is not worth it. I don't know but I think I got the defective product. I'll return this.
there is no worst tv out there that this oneI expend $3900 dollars in Augost in 2005 the image is okbut after 39 months the signal of the cable get lost and you have to reset the tv like 100 times to get the signal of the cable backwhen I bought it they said that I will have a tv for the next 10 years for sure now I have to scrapp itsorry bad quality
This product was a very expense, poorly made, terrible performance clip/light. It only illuminates a 2 inch circle on the page and the light is blue which makes it EXTREMELY hard to see the print. I would never again buy this product or any from this product line. I have returned this item and am waiting for my refund. Don't buy this product!
Stiff as a garden hose on a cold morning. I threw them into my "someday" box.
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.
The star rating reflects the early experience with this drive. On opening the box, the rubber covering is much thinner than implied from the promotional claims. The orange is as bad as it could be. Installation was not plug-and-play; the device could not be read by my Vista Dell XPS. The provided hardcopy documentation gives no help. The supplied disk is also no help; the files require Acrobat 5 (the current version is 8 (I have no desire to load old software applications). [The disk has an application that seems to be specifically for Windows98 (another very old program - I'd move this to the web site and just add documentation that it can be acquired if needed)]. I did finally find good documentation online at the LaCie site, which indicated that I needed to reformat my disk, and the supplied instructions (with screen shots) were helpful. As one reviewer mentioned, the device gets very, very warm (it will get quite warm just during the reformat process.) I am able to run the device with just one USB cable; however, the firewire cables do not work with my machine, for which I paid more for this device so that I could have the firewire capability. So in summary, the disk works, but the start up experience was very disappointing and the padding is not as good as the advertising infers. The firewire capability is an extra expense that is not working for me; once again, better promotional detail could have helped me to avoid this expense and disappointment.
30ms pixel response is much too slow for 3d action games. there is noticable blur when strafing left and right on every game i tried with this lcd. also, it does lighting effects poorly, creating an unrealistic looking circular halo around lights. i am returning this display and getting a 19in viewsonic G90FB-2. if you are a serious gamer, do not buy an lcd. period.
This product would not automatically switch between my cable box and my DVD player. Even if I turned both off, then powered up one of them, it would not select that component automatically. I don't know if the problem was the Motorola cable box, the Toshiba HD-DVD player, the Dell TV, or the HDMI switcher itself, but it wouldn't work for me.
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 bought these headphones for working out on an elliptical. I loved the fit and the sound. But, the right side stopped working after about 2 months of use. Very disappointing, I will not buy again.
Really bad quality, you get blurry photos, I had to use my 100-400 canon without it to get nice sharpen photos.It looses the sharpen on the enter of the image.If the seller can return my money back, I want it back, too expensive for something that's useless
I actually have a set of these speakers and use them as rear surrounds and they sound really good, as all of my other Cambridge speakers do. The problem is that what I received was not charcoal but white. This was obviously a huge disappointment and set me back as far as setting up my 7.2 system. Some might say that it was false advertisement so what I suggest to the folks at Amazon is that you require full disclosure from anyone selling product.
Picked up a 30-pack of these exact same CD-Rs after running out of Philips ones (which worked perfectly).3 out of 6 failed verification after burning. Additionally, the packaging doesn't have a hard plastic cover - it's just all held up by a piece of glossy wrapper, so the top 5 or so CD-Rs were already scratched, and the clear plastic CD-R top cover had 3 cracks. I verified that the 3 CDs that failed verificaiton indeed hang upon transfer.Going back to Philips or another brand. Memorex - never again (it used to be good years ago).
What a great idea, unless you are going somewhere hot, like Africa. Once you get somewhere where there is heat, the adhesive softens and the product fails. I bought this to use on lense caps while on safari in Africa and only by extreme luck, I didn't lose my lense cap. I realized the string was dangling where my lense cap should have been and stood up in the safari landcruiser and my lense cap just happened to still be sitting on the top of the vehicle. Would I purchase these again, probably not!
I'm with Walt. Overall less than thrilled. Wouldn't buy them again.I assumed shared phonebooks would naturally be the case. After all, it's been that way with Vtech phones for awhile.Also don't like the keypad setup. Can't attest to the voice quality yet as I've just started using them. Inadvertently hung-up on someone will answering the first inbound call. Watch out for the speakerphone button.
I HAD THIS BAG SENT TO MY MOTHER FOR HER BIRTHDAY AND THE BAG I ORDERED AND THE BAG SHE RECEIVED WAS NOT THE SAME. BEACH CAMERA WANTED ME TO PAY FOR THE SHIPPING EVEN THOUGH IT WAS THEIR MISTAKE. FINALLY GOT THAT WORKED OUT AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD EXCHANGE IT. THAT'S FINE BUT SHE STILL DOESN'T HAVE ANOTHER BAG (SINCE 6-17-09)WHO'S TO SAY THIS ONE WILL BE RIGHT! I'M GETTING READY TO CALL THEM NOW....GOOD LUCK PEOPLE
Frustrated by the lack of information about this product, I called Pantone. I was told that this product is EOL. What you order now is it. Pantone has discontinued this product. Bummer of the summer.
I would have to agree completely that the unit is practical, light, compact and sounds very nice considering the size and prize range... The watchout: the Rio Music manager software can't encode mp3 songs unless you download an upgrade from the net which you can do only three times, so, if you change your computer or just want to install it more than three times you might as well forget about using mp3's.Oh, calling customer service? right... I've been waiting for an answer 10 days and counting.
The product did not work with my iPod. It was a disappointment and I was glad that I didn't pay too much money for it.
I recently purchased a Sport Trak Pro and thought that I would use it to plan camping and hunting trips around the country. I found right away that the maps included were seriously lacking in detail so purchased the mapsend software. What a waste of money. I found that the data is outdated and in some cases just wrong. I was driving down a street that I use often and found that I was 500 feet to the side. In some cases that streets are not even listed even though they have been in place for years. I hope that Magellan is expecting to update the software to be more accurate and complete very soon or this device is less than useful.
I purchased this CD-RW and went home to install. After hours of installing and reinstalling, looking at troubleshooting pages, and finally finding an obsure page with the answer, I found out that any of these particular CD-RWs that start with serial number 5TD will not be recognized by Win98. Guess what the serial number on my CD-RW started with? Iomega admits it was a problem they just discovered. Had I been warned in the beginning I would not have bought this particular unit. I packed the unit up and returned it the next day. Think I will shop for another brand that works.
The Sony MyLo is a great idea, but poorly executed. The hardware itself is beautiful! The slide out QWERTY keyboard feels solid and well designed. It's screen is bright and clear; and it's battery life is fantastic. The only complaint I have regarding the hardware itself is the complete lack of Bluetooth...and it needs to be added. As to the software...The IM is limited to only Yahoo and Google Talk -- there's no AIM, no MSN, no ICQ, and no way of adding them.The e-mail support is via web browser only, which could be okay if the browser was any good. The web browser has numerous issues: it doesn't support SSL encryption, which means anytime you enter your user ID and password, you're doing it in clear text (oops!). It doesn't render pages very well; it's slow; there's no Flash Player (or means to add it)...meaning no online videos (youtube = no); and if you trying going to eBay or to Amazon, you get this large warning that the browser is out of date and needs to be updated to support the latest web features.Moving on to Multimedia, the Videos are clear, but only support 4:3 resolution...there is no support for 16:9 widescreen vids...they just won't play.The Audio Player is okay and the device even has external controls for play/stop/next/previous. However, there's no equilizer and the sound is a tad flat. Also, you have to use a proprietary connector to attach headphones...which is one more thing to lug around.As to Skype, it works very good (IMHO). The calls are crisp and clear. The Mic is a little off, so you sound "distant" on the other end, and you can't edit your contacts...it only imports them from the Skype account you setup on your desktop. No big deal, since that's how I manage them anyway. All told, I do Like this feature. Best of the bunch.As for productivity apps...there isn't any. No Word, No Excel, not even OpenOffice (since it is a Linux Device). There's no Telnet, SSH, or VNC option so the device could be used to manage servers or remote desktop, and there's no development kit to add any new functionality via third party.All told, the hardware itself is sweet (minus Bluetooth), but the software it comes with leaves alot to be desired. Maybe Version 2.
It's true that machines of the same model can perform differently, but I'm with the "thumbs-down" group. I bought this to PDF my paper files and found in the first 30 minutes that the document feeder was nearly 100% consistent in its inability to throughput multiple pages. It either jammed or fired through pages without scanning virtually every time. That's with the included software and, as above, Adobe Acrobat 7.0. I returned it.
5 Reasons why not to buy this product1. It squiels like a pig (high pitch sound) 2. Its slow 3. Tech support is in India 4. When you upgrade the OS it goes even slower. 5. THE WORST UP TIME I'VE EVER SEEN. I really wanted to use this for a cross product (mac,pc,ps3, and Wii) node to a fast internet connection... I didn't get that. Trust me please look else where. In the end if they don't give me a refund I'll have to say I'm going with D-Link :)
i used to get protection plans like this one for every electronic i bought since i wanted to protect my investment. but after few problem with my items i realized thats a waste of money. they just extend the manufacturer warranty, nothing else.if you get a accident like i did so many times your dear money is gone.after much research i found out ritzcamera.com or their retail stores as well carries the BEST protection i've found so far. they cover pretty much everything besides fire and theft. no kidding. i was doubtful when i got my digital slr from them. well 2 months after i purchased i got to try their service. i went rock climbing with the camera and bang it couple hundred feet down scratching the LCD and cracking the lenses in half.i took the pieces and headed to the store. just filled some forms explaining why i was requesting the repair ad gave them the camera. two weeks after they called and i was surprised by what i saw. they gave me a brand new lense(worth 499) since they couldnt repair it and they put a new lcd. there was a report about the functions being intact so even tough the camera has some cosmetic scratches it was performing like new!but it doesnt stop there. i hike a lot and few months after i was skiing and got ice inside the lenses/camera as i forgot it outside my cabin for a while.back again it went and back as new it came.technology changes very fast so since i had only 2 months left in the protection plan(bought 1 year) i put it on ebay and got a very good deal for it since stating that the transferable protection plan would cover them fully so no need to worry about buying used items.of course ritzcamera prices are pretty much the manufacturer's but they have sales quite often.so if you are like me that "abuses" your electronics make sure you get the best protection and avoid those waste of money that most store try to sell you.
Card crashed within two weeks, lost all pics, could only salvage 2 pics out of over 100. Could not even reformat it. Transcend customer service was no help.
When I first check this item, I check other website and the people said this will work fine... but they were telling a big lie, because this item it's hard to play... even make all my system to work unproperly... I've updated the bios all day... change the USB configuration... switching all pci slot to work... and neither this port works as should be... please God Help me with this!!!I was copying some dvds of a trip that I take... and hillariously the program says it wil ltake about 6 hours to burning the movie, and that;s supposed to be USB 2.0 faster than anything about USB port... it will be taking 2 hour more to burning if i were using the USB 1.1. ports... I thinking about returning the item...
I bought this TV back in the fall of 2005 for 500 bucks. Frankly, the picture quality is fairly poor using a direct cable feed, it's fuzzy and indistinct. The child lock feature is fairly intrusive as well. Basically it's 500 bucks for a lousy TV. The only reason I bought it was for its slim profile. I didn't have the room for a conventional tube TV which would have cost me a fifth of the price of this TV. Plus, the TV failed within 4 months. I had to beg Magnavox to cover this TV under warranty. They give you a paltry 90 days. That's a joke. I highly recommend you look elsewhere.
Its amazing some idiot slapped a sticker that says professional grade Power Supply on this. Do not buy this no name garbage look for an Antec Corsair or Seasonic to name a few don't buy this I promise you will regret it. Cheap no name units can and usually will blow up AND SHORT OUT JUST ABOUT YOUR WHOLE SYSTEM. So please do not buy this.
The image quality leaves something to be desired. It's a novelty. If you want to display sharp crisp prints: print the picture out and display in a nice frame. The software is cumbersome and not what you would expect with today's one-click gagets.
This printer is terrible if you're running XP. Trouble getting it to operate, problems once you do, and very little help from HP. Good luck even getting the proper drivers to download from the HP site.When it works, pic quality is great...although there are feeding problems once in awhile.
I bought it for my wife over Christmas. She used is three times and then it shorted out. There is no base or treble. The product never worked after that. It cost us like five bucks, but it was a poor investment. I would not buy it again. It is not well made and it is designed to break easily.
This product is a bleeding edge technological failure. I have other Netgear products and they work fine, but this was a dud.I upgraded it to the latest firmware/software (as of Nov '04), shutdown my firewall and still even with a wired connection to this product, it could not play any of my mp3s for longer than 40 seconds if that. The player would stop mid song and jump to the next and then try to play the previous. My PC has no trouble playing these songs.
Usage:I bought this fan for my Alienware and MacBook laptopMainly gaming--Cons---It's small and is only about half the size of my Alienware, fits my Mac ok though-There are only two fans and they are in the middle (which is not where my laptop heats up)-The 4 rubber pieces in the corners to hold your laptop up are painful to insert and can fall out and be lost easily-The blue light is annoying (so I broke the light)-IT IS NOT SILENT!!!-If you have it directly on your lap it is very uncomfortable--Pros---Except for the 4 rubber bits in the corners it is well made and holds togetherIf you plan to put this on a table and you have a small laptop which heats up in the middle (ie:Mac) than this is a 4 star product.However, if you own a PC which has a fan built in and is in the back left corner this fan will be of little help to you.Also if your laptop is bigger than 13 inches it will not fit well (ie: Alienware 18 inch screen)Rating for Laptop's for this:Mac (13 inch or less)- 4 StarsPC (13 inches or less)- 2 starsPC (over 13 in/Gaming laptop) - 0 Stars (This is useless to buy)
Sub was not working correctly when I received it. Had to turn up volume to 10 to get decent bass. Had to return to seller. Debating on getting this sub again or the DSW600 sub instead. I'm sure both of them are great subs.
I bought this... because it was affordable and offered decent print quality. Each printed page is quite precious, because you'll probably only get a few dozen of them before the printer commits seppuku.Their supposed "accu-feed" technology was nowhere to be found, with perfectly-loaded sheets getting crinkled diagonally about half the time. The exit tray is a joke. The mechanism jiggles envelopes violently, causing your intended black ink to arrive on the paper in components. (remember, black is often made of a mix of complimentary pigments). Plus, the included software does not jive with Windows XP AT ALL. Lexmark has clearly fallen off the boat when it comes to compatibility.
I've used a number of headsets through the years, and this one is a big let down. It's not very comfortable (most headset aren't). An even bigger problem is the ease of use and sound quality. DECT 6.0 is supposed to provide excellent sound quality, unfortunately that is not the case with this headset. When I talk I can hear myself echo. I've adjusted all the settings and the echo will not go away. The echo is also "distorted" which makes it really hard to concentrate while talking.Another problem is the ear piece does not seat well with the base station. You have to fumble with it to make a good connection.Pros:Nice looking design.Earpiece is light.Cons:Uncomfortable.Poor sound quality.Echo! Echo!Earpiece and base to not match up well making it hard to charge.Too many setting switches to maintain.
I purchased this unit and ended up spending most of my Saturday night attempting to get it to work. Apparently, the software it ships with has some bugs, such as not letting get past their password screen, which then requires you to download and flash an update. In calling technical support be prepared for long waits. I had to call twice and waited 45 minutes each time only to get a technician that did not completely understand their product. After much frustration, he determined that the router was defective and would have to be sent back. He also informed me that it may be necessary to change the pin set-up on my cat 5 enhanced cable as the router has compatability issues. Due to the product being DOA and poor customer service I would recommend spending a little more money on a better designed product.
No one will deny that having dependable backups of important data can be a real lifesaver. So far, the mechanical aspects of my Passport (after about 4 months) seem to be OK. However, after reading some of the other comments below, I do not get a warm fuzzy feeling about mechanical dependability.This said, my major problem with Passport is the WD Sync software utility that is intended to make it easy for one to make sure all important files are backed up. Unfortunately, this is one buggy piece of software. One big issue is lack of good documentation and instructions on how to use the software. Just try finding them. All you will find is a FAQ with about a dozen items. An even bigger issue is the fact that it will not automatically backup new sub-folders that were created after you configure the backup system. For example, if you configure the sytem to backup all files in your "My Documents" folder, it will only backup folders in existence as of the time when you created the configuration. If you later add a new sub-directory under "My Documents" it will not be automatically included in your new backups. In order to backup your new sub-directory, you must reconfigure your system backup settings in WD Sync. Of course, this is mentioned no-where in the slim documentation and once you have configured WD Sync (a very lengthy process I might add), you are most likely to run backups thinking (rightly so) that all your new sub-directories (and their files) are being backed up. DANGER WILL ROBINSON!
Look into a good universal remote but NOT the Logitech Harmony 1000. Cost $250.00 and isn't compatible with Windows 7 64 bit or MAC Lion. Its a cool THOUGHT for a remote but not worth the trouble given the many software errors.
There was no problem in its installation, and I was enjoying the net surfing for 4 months. Suddenly it drops the connection to DSL modem (SBC pac-bell is a provider), and I have to give it a cool down. It works next two days, but it drops again..., Their support line is always busy. I will buy another router from Netgear.
The DVDR615 was better left in the store I also tried the DVDR80/17, top dog of the Philips line. As stated by other reviewers &quot;when&quot; it would write a disk &quot;maybe and just maybe&quot; it could read it. This goes for both of the machines. I upgraded the firmware three times all together and still no good they offer this online service. If they got it right before the sale maybe they would not have to upgrade so often. I gave up after 5 bad recordings and one good one on the 615. On the 80 I only lost 7 out of 15 DVD recorded. At about $2 per item or more DVDs don't come cheap but the troubles do. I will give Philips an A+ on their customer service, they are really helpful and do a great job they get a lot of practice. I just wish I had not gotten to know them almost by voice. I go to order a different brand because the DVD recorder is in my house to stay just not a Philips.
I was expecting a portable USB drive in which I could simply slide my memory card in and out of the device at will. Turns out that you have to remove the cover by depressing an indented section of the end of the device, and then you can slide your memory card into the reader. To remove the memory stick from the reader is more of a challenege. You need to use your fingernail or the edge of the cover to catch the edge of the memory card where it protrudes from the protective metal housing, and then push it out. LAME LAME LAME.The blue light is cool, but that's about it. I know this product is marketed as a memory "drive", but that's no justification for its inefficient clumsy design. How hard can it be to continue to call this a "drive", yet make the memory stick more easily "hot swappable" at the same time?I take a lot of digital pictures and was swapping my memory stick in and out of my previous reader all of the time until a static charge ruined it.This reader is NOT suited for my needs. If you want a reader that is efficient to use, look elsewhere.
Something went wrong with the little insert you have to put at the bottom of the popper. I saw sparks and smoke so I turned off the microwave and pulled it out. The plastic was melted and charred under the insert. I only used it 6 times.
This could potentially be fantastic if it worked...but it didn't even come close. I got zip. Bupkis. Nada. If it had cost a bit more I would have returned it, as it was it was just a lesson in "try before you buy."
This TV makes these horrible clicking and popping noises! It happens at least every few minutes, and they vary in how loud or hard it happens. It is so extremely annoying. The "tech" from the store told us that it was a known problem with the TV, that Samsung is aware of it, but it's not defective. Since it's been a couple of months, we can't return it. It's terrible when a company is aware of a problem, but refuses to acknowledge that it ABSOLUTELY IS a defect. They are doing nothing about it.
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.
I had written a big long review on how great this TV was... But I had to return it due to a High tone emitting from the set. Very annoying in small rooms
I bought the Mapsend Streets Gold CD ROM and Mapsend Street (Europe) for my new SporTrack Pro GPS. Loading the software to my PC was flawless. Loading the data from my PC to the GPS unit was also flawless. The disappointing part was the outdated maps. What's the use of having state of the art hardware (SporTrack Pro) if the software if obsolete (Magellan Mapsend). I find myself driving off the road and on nonexistent roads when I look at my GPS and most of these streets are at least 4 years old. I downloaded the map for Venice and guess what, only one canal is on the map and not all street are shown. When I emailed Magellan for assistance I received their email thanking me for contacting them but that was it. I never heard anything else out of Magellan. If you're in the market for an excellent GPS unit with obsolete software, buy Magellan.
Battery life is terrible if you use image stabilizer, expect 25-30 shots on a full battery. Also the camera lacks of an optical view finder. Very difficult to shoot in sunlight with LCD. Many shots are somewhat bleached out while using auto white balance. Owned a stylus 400 digital prior to this and it is a dissapointment rather than upgrade. The only upsides are the 5x optical zoom which is a little choppy, and the image stabilizer that kills the battery if left on.
These headphones are so expensive and they are aweful! I dont remember if it was the left or the right but one side of the cord is longer than the other; its very annoying! I tried to loosen it and the wire was showing, what a piece of s***. Its very annoying because the ear bud fell out when I listened to music and it doesnt feel comfortable. Also the rubber on the ear bud falls off very easily. They are too expensive for a piece of junk! The only reason I rate it two stars is because the sound is great on the headphones. Instead purchase the Sony SRF-HM01V S2 Sports Walkman Street Style Headphone Radio. I purchased those after these fell apart and they are much better :)
The case is nice and compact, BUT it does NOT offer a compartment for a spare battery AND more egregious is that the case side is too tight over the on/off button that simply sliding the camera into the case can turn the camera on. The camera times out, but if you should squeeze the case in the wrong direction, the camera will turn back on and go through another battery run-down cycle. I had to cut a small slot in the side of my case to alleviate both these conditions.
I bought my Canon S500 in April 2004 and have not even bothered to look over the reviews since my purchase as a result of my seeming satisfaction with this item. Well, I just returned from London where, of course, I experienced the E18 problem with associated lens retraction issues. Since I carry my camera in my pocket, I assumed that somehow I had inadvertently powered up the camera. It is only now that I realize that this is a consistent problem with the camera occurring almost 18 months to the date noted in prior reviews. Thanfully, I have an extended warranty but would be seriously upset if I had to come up with additional money to repair what is obviously an inherent manufacturer's technical issue. The seeming lack of concern on the part of Canon to address this issue easily earns this item 1 star review.
Ordered the universal apple ipod back in April. This charger was defected and cause my Ipod and my daughters boyfriend IPod to burn up. After trying to contacted seller several times he credited the shipping for this item, never made an effort to make good on the 2 products that were destroyed. Warning stay away from any device that can ruin your phone ordering this was about a $700.00 mistake still waiting to hear from dealer but I guess he feels he made good by crediting the four dollars that was spent. Rating was one star only because I had to give it something. Warning stay away from Importer 520
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.
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.
Apparently the company had several software CD's which were defective and did not load up automatically. I did know know this until I called for support and was walked through the process..
I've always had good luck with Verbatim, and hopefully this is just a fluke, but it appears that Verbatim has gone the way of the overwhelming number of companies that don't care what kind of garbage they foist off on their customers. Every disc in this bunch was faulty. I got, at most, one recording out of each one. Now I don't know where to turn. Maybe I'll throw my DVD player away and go back to reading books.
I am trying to burn data cd's and have gotten 1 to partially work out of 6. A real waste of money and time. I'm now down to trying 8X speed.
For such an appealing look and style, it is a pity that this item is not more durable. The flash drive storage component came apart/separated when removing it from the USB port after just three weeks of use. I was really disappointed.
The included package is nice, with cleaning cloth, and finger gloves. However, unlike what the previous reviewer has stated, the protector is about millimeter too long for the GBA SP's screen. Width is a tight fit, but it fits.Another downside is the edges never seem to clamp down all the way. Edges don't stay down and show visble gaps in them.After fumbling and trying to cut the too long protector, I've put too much dust on the sticky side and ended up throwing this thing away.
I have owned this TV for over a year and it drives me nuts! I have my cable box to pass through the signal to the TV so some channels are standard definition and some are 720p or 1080i. It takes a few seconds for the TV to switch between these resolutions which is annoying. My major problem with the unit is the fact that every time I turn it on I get no picture. I have to turn it back off again and wait a few seconds then turn it back on. The pictuer looks good in HD and the price was right but I just can't justify that with the incredible frustration I have with the power problem.
This adapter did not fit a 2002 BMW 330i. Very disappointed after I took everything apart and could not install a new radio.
I recently purchased this unit and was initially pleased with the picture quality and decent sound quality. In the car the sound has to be almost on the max setting to hear OK (without headphones... don't think my 6 month old is ready for headphones...) After a couple of uses the battery would barely hold a charge. The fact that you need to remove the battery when using the car adapter is a big negative; it's too much hassle and a weak design point. Perhaps they should put a real battery disable switch or something so you don't have to remove it. Also, it would be nice if the IR sensor for the remote was on the face of the unit, not the side, to make it easier to use when unfolded in the car mode.On the positive side, I was pleased to learn that you can plug in external video (PS2, camcorder, etc.) The included accessories are extensive and the carrying case is great for keeping everything in one place.Having to unzip the case into halves to mount in the car was a bit of a hassle too. After a week or so I returned the unit for a refund, not wanting to take a chance on an exchange. Apart from poor battery performance and charging methods this is a decent unit for the money; although with a bum battery it kind of defeats the purpose of a portable DVD player.
I had the iRiver 340 player for several years, and, except for the limited capacity, was quite pleased with it. When prices for gigabyte and larger players got reasonable, I began checking them out.Having reviewed several players specs, features, and prices, I decided on the T10. I reviewed the manual closely (http://www.iriveramerica.com/images/pdf/T10(wmp)V2%20USA.pdf), and noted that it came with a carry case (page 7 of the manual) which I planned on using with my 340 armband.Well, the player arrived and after some hassle (because it shipped with Windows Media Player 10 but required WMP 11 and because iRiver's firmware upgrader said it didn't support this model), I got it working, but discovered there was no carry case.I checked the Instruction Manual which came with my player and rechecked the online version. Both still showed a case as standard equipment, so I called iRiver. The young lady I spoke to told me to read the package (which I hadn't, both because it's in VERY small print, and I bought the player online from Amazon). Indeed, there was no carry case listed. Sounding rather pleased with herself, she said if it's not on the package, it's not included, no matter what the manual says.Fair enough, iRiver had succeeded in fooling me, and I asked how much a carry case would cost. She told me it was $19.95, including the armband. I asked how much it would cost for just the carry case, and of course, you can't buy just the carry case. If iRiver succeeds in tricking you, you're going to pay them $19.95 if you want to carry the player around on your belt or an armband.So, while the player seems to work quite well (only hung up once so far...on an eBook), it is a real PAIN to get it set up, and the slick marketeers iRiver has hired will try to put one over on you if they can. Read the fine print--very closely--my friend.All in all, I may try RCA or Sandisk next time. Oh, and iRiver will NEVER get my $19.95, no matter how tricky their marketeers may be.
I've been using it for about 3 weeks, so I feel like I have a good picture of what it is and how it works. But I haven't used the software that comes with it because I just don't feel the need.I'm using it between 2 desktop computers, one an emachine with Windows 7 64-bit, the other a Compaq with Windows XP. I always use the buttons when I'm switching between machines, but I have used the double-Scroll Lock, and it works fine. Switching between computers is never a problem as long as they're both awake. I find that this thing works reliably and consistently but with the following problems. (I initially thought the Trendnet was flaky and intermittent, but it's just about finding out how it works.)1) When you have only one keyboard and mouse, you can wake up a sleeping computer by moving the mouse. With the Trendnet, I usually have to wake up the computer (either one of them) by pressing the power button on the computer. (Both of my computers are the kind where you have to hold the power button for about 4-5 seconds in order to turn it off.) Pressing the power button wakes it up and then the Trendnet will work with it. Sometimes, moving the mouse around a lot will wake up the computer, but usually that doesn't work and it's just as easy to press the power button. This is not a problem as long as you know what to expect.2) This is a BIG problem: the USB connector for the mouse is not a snug fit. Lucky for me, I'm using a cordless mouse (MS Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000) so the only time I have a problem is when I move a cord or something and it nudges the mouse receiver in the Trendnet. Then the mouse operation is very jerky. I have to finagle the connector in the USB port until I get it in the right position for the mouse to work right. Then it's okay until something moves it again. Just IMAGINE if the mouse were on a cord: every time I used the mouse, it would move the connector in the Trendnet. This thing would never work right, and I'd have taken it back the same day.3) Switching speed: If you want something that will switch between computers quickly, this is not it! Now, there are times when it will switch in about 2 seconds, and it's a clean switch. (Mouse and keyboard both working immediately.) But there are other times (most times, actually) when it will take 10-20 seconds; first the screen comes up, but the mouse or keyboard doesn't work for a little bit. For some reason, if you're switching back and forth really often, you get quicker switch times. But I use one computer most often, and only go to the other one every now and then, and it's a pretty slow switch, even if both computers are awake.UPDATE 07-14-10The mouse now doesn't work at all because the USB port has gotten looser. I'll have to take it back to the store today.UPDATE 07-29-10The USB port on the new one is nice and snug but there may still be a problem with the mouse; I'm not really sure. Because even though the connector doesn't feel loose, a lot of times the mouse gets very jerky and almost impossible to move. But if I plug the mouse receiver right into the computer itself, there's no problem.Here's another problem with the new unit: About half the time, when you're in the middle of rebooting, the KVM switches to the other machine! Now, besides the fact that, if I wanted to be on the other machine, I'd just SWITCH IT (!), you're definitely not supposed to switch it when one of your machines is rebooting, because it screws up your screen resolution. Consequently, sometimes after the machine comes up and I switch the KVM back to that machine, the screen resolution is off and I have to reset it. What a pain!In short, if there was another KVM that got consistently (or even mostly) good reviews, I'd definitely get it and give this back to Radio Shack.
I purchased this product thinking that it would provide complete flexibility for recording television programs and transferring them between media. What I found was that the recorder was difficult to set up properly, hard to use and poorly engineered.The set-up of the equipment is made more complex than should be required because the manual only includes one diagram for basic set up which is supposed to cover all possible circumstances. It was necessary to call JVC in order to determine which of the connections was appropriate to my system and then, because of the extremely limited supply of parts provided, purchase a number of items needed to complete the set-up. For eequipment costing over $600, I think that a reasonable length coax cable and an antenna splitter could have been included. (The cable provided was less than two feet long - practically useless.)Programming the recorder was also more complex than necessary since the VCR unit uses a different format from the DVD and HDD drives. In addition, it is not until page 41 of the manual that recording begins to be discussed and it is not until page 57 that we reach manual recording functions.It should also be noted that although the manual (page 41) indicates that you should format a DVD disc before recording, the instruction to accomplish this do not appear until page 87. This is extremely poorly organized documentation.Finally, the engineering of the unit includes a useless door which impedes access to the DVD and VHS media. It also complicates the ability to easily see the display panel. It must also be noted that the lights on the front of the unit designed to let the user know which of the functions is operational are so excessivly bright that it easily lights up a portion of the surrounding area. This also makes the display more difficlult to read and could definitely be a problem for light sleepers should the unit begin to operate during the night.In summary - if you purchase this recorder, expect to spend a lot of time on the learning curve and in contact with JVC to answer questions.
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.
My WD passport is not working, when I connect to my computer I can not see on the icon "my computer"I bought one before this one and it is working perfectly, I would like to know what can I do.
It writes music perfectly, but for some reason I haven't been able to get it to write any sort of executeable file without the file being unreadable.
What would be a four star printer is reduced to two stars by awful driver support. Installing on Windows XP is a terrible experience. It asks you to plug in your printer, then it freezes and doesn't detect it. When it does detect it, it says &quot;New Printer Detected, Please Wait&quot; and then freezes. I'm no computer novice, and I've never had drivers give me a problem like this.The drivers off the CD or their website give the same problem. It is very frustrating. HP did an awful job.
I originally wrote a positive review for this product but now after having owned a few of these for over a year (with frequent use) I can report a very different side to these filters that many users will not notice until some time has elapsed.First I would like to mention that I am particular about my photography equipment and take steps to keep them clean. These filters were purchased with the intent to keep expensive lenses from getting covered in dust or damaged in regular use.These UV filters (and presumably others) work fine initially, but there is something the many positive reviews do not mention - these things are dust MAGNETS.That's right. I don't know what it is about these filters, but once you take your lens cap off you're going to have bits of dust and other airborne contaminants landing on there and getting stuck.A few specks of dust on the lens itself is no big deal - it will not even show in your photos, but the dust that sticks to these filters WILL show up on your photos if your photos have any kind of light areas.If you take a picture of the sky and do not have a perfectly clean B+W UV Haze filter, you will see black spots on the final exposure.I have tried to clean these using cotton cloth, microfiber and even methanol with no luck. By contrast I can keep my lenses clean with a simple puff of air or a wipe with microfiber. Even if there is some dust on my lens it does not show up in the photo as it does when it's stuck on the UV filter.The quality of the glass that these UV filters are made from is also questionable. When I hold the filter up to a light, I can see many imperfections in the glass that appear as frosting. These imperfections are in the glass itself and cannot be cleaned. I have several of these filters and all of them exhibit the same flaws.UV filters do not provide any benefit photographically as digital cameras are not susceptible to the coloration issues that UV light had on film.UV filters can and do diminish the quality of your photos by placing inferior glass in front of your lens. It's a catch-22 -- you paid good money for a lens to take nice photos, only to hamper it by sticking a filter in front of it. With this filter on your lens, every photo you take is like no different than shooting through a window. Contrast and fine detail both suffer.These UV filters will cause "ghosts" and other optical anomalies at certain angles that you will not experience if you remove the filter.In the end it's your call if you think it's worth the extra money to make your camera take worse pictures under the false notion that the UV filter offers some kind of "protection". Let's face it - if you drop your lens, the possibility for breaking it will not be reduced by having a UV filter on the front.UV filters DO NOT keep your lens clean because they themselves attract dust and dirt, in addition to being optically inferior to the glass used in the lens, so the net result is a photo that would have been better with no filter at all.Save your money for something more useful like another lens, a good flash or a quality bag to carry your gear. These filters are a WASTE OF MONEY.
You can get the same or better quality on other headsets cheaper than this one. Just for having the convenience of USB I paid twice the price compared to the previous that I had from CompUSA brand, which maybe it had better sound.
Easy to set up, I had it running within 10 minutes. Worked fine for about 10 minutes, than I would lose my connection. This continued to happen and every time I would use the web interface to correct the problem, it just made matters worse. In Linksys' defense, I am not sure if it was a hardware issue or ISP issue. My guess is that it is the lack of good PPPoE support in the firmware. Coincidentally, I ran into someone who, with the same ISP and hardware, experienced the same problem. Needless to say, I returned it and purchased the Asante router, which works great.
Thinking Memorex will be of good quality and there would least chances of coasters, I bought 3 Spindles (30 CD-Rs each).. I have tried variety of Drives (I/O Magic, Mad Dog and Micro Advantage).. I have always used Roxio Media creator 7.. With the above combination, I have been successful in burning one out of 4 or 5 Discs.. Mostly I get Media Errors and Some weird errors.. The 4th or 5th CD that burns, takes atleast 5~7 Minutes..!! Funniest thing is, the Free after rebate CD-Rs burn past (2~2.5 Minutes and w/o No Errors absolutely) and perform beautifully..!!If you are thinking of storing and preserving, Precious Data/Video, Please go for TDK/Verbatim..!!
I purchased this humidifier because the &quot;direct vapor&quot; humidifiers are too loud and provide too much mist. The concept is great. However, I live in an area with extremely hard water. The filters get crusty and the water can no longer get to the top of the filter. One filter actually made it to 3 weeks and started growing mold. My daughter definitely needs a humidifier, but we are going through the wicking filters every 1-3 weeks even with a water softener in the house. We starting using this humidifier 2 months ago and have probably already gone through 5-6 wicking filters at $5-7 a pop. Our only alternative is to buy bottled water for the humidifier - but that would be almost as expensive as buying a new filter every 1-3 weeks. We even contacted the manufacturer and received no good advice.
I bought it online a month ago while I was traveling. I was very anxious to go home and use it since I thought that it was good laptop for a good price: 1100.Day 1: its light and looks nice.Day 2: Overheats, very noisy, fan does not stop working even if the computer is idle.Day 3: hard drive sounded like it was grinding (still does from time to time) which worried me a lot so I started backing up my data every day.Day 4: the built in webcam SUCKS. When you try to use it on Yahoo, MSN, or even try to turn it on using its program, it says: Cam is being used by another program. And when you try to find that other program, you hit the wall.Now after a month, it is still light and still looking nice, still overheats, fan does not stop, hard drive grinds something God knows what, and the webcam is still being used by another application.I have had it with it and with Toshiba, I can return it, so I will as soon as I get another one, probably the Dell XPS. Maybe the XPS is little expensive, but it is worth it. I have had very good experience with Dell: 3 Laptops they were all great. I have also used 3 Toshibas; I have never had a good experience with any of them.And by the way: Vista also SUCKS.Bottom line: Avoid this Junk, and avoid Toshiba laptops in general.
at my school, we have many of these apple notebooks. mabey i got the wrong impression, but these ibooks are horrible. they take litteraly 9 minuts to turn on.they are slow and unreliable. im stiken with my new hp. rock on/
These blank cds were almost half off all the others. I just figured they were on sale and had no idea they were unloading a faulty product. They are terrible! I've wasted a lot of time burning these cds just to throw them out. About every 5th or 6th disk makes a playable cd.
Two problems: First is that one the metal prongs in the plug came out when I unplugged the charger a week ago. I used pliers to reinsert the metal prong, and it worked again for a week. The second problem is that the adapter is now going on and off intermittently. I liked the price initially. But I would not have bought it if I knew it would only last a few months. Perhaps others will be luckier.
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.
Nice diffuser but it does stay fixed to my Nikon 600 flash...it falls off during shooting.
Loved my nuvi 360 UNTIL....the screen blanked out...repeatedly. Had this happen several times and could not get the screen to reactivate until it was plugged into the wall recharger. It had a full charge when it turned off, just went black. So I returned it with no problem and it was replaced with another one. The same thing happened only this time it was in a section of Cleveland that I did NOT want to pull over and ask directions! Am returning this one, too, and NOT buying another 360. In fact, I'm leary about buying Garmin now!
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.
I bought this scanner refurbished, my first document feeder scanner for home use. All of the problems that these other users have had I am having in abundance also.SOFTWARE PROBLEMS--INSTALLATIONAfter installing the software onto my IC power laptop and my e-machines home computer, I noticed that both computers were terribly slow. After tinkering with both computers, I finally erased the HP software from both computers--problem solved. It was the HP software which caused my IC power laptop to be so slow--particularly the IRIS software. I then reloaded the software onto my laptop, without the IRIS program. Problem solved.Later, I wanted to re-install the IRIS software onto my laptop. I can't. The CD won't let me. It freezes during installation. I have unistalled the HP software and I still can't install the CD. The HP software will not allow you to scan existing PDF files on your computer, the IRIS software will. It would have been nice if HP would have had one program not several to take care of your scanning needs.Because of the terrible CD buggy problem, I now only have the HP scanner software on my home computer, and I can't reinstall it on my laptop.SOFTWARE PROBLEMS--CRASHINGOn my older emachines home computer, if I document scan (ORC) more than 100 pages, the software freezes up. This means that I have to unplug the scanner, or restart my computer. Sometimes I lose all of the scans, sometimes I don't. But this freeze happens 95% of the time, which slows down my scanning ability.HARDWARE PROBLEMSThis is the worst problem.This is my first document scanner, so I can't compare my experience to owning other document feeders. I am pleased with the document feeder itself--as long as the paper is clean and unwrinkled in anyway. If the paper I feed into the feeder is wrinkled or creased in anyway, the feeder will jam up, and jam up badly.With copy machines, you can lift all of the mechanisms to pull out the paper, without ripping the paper--not with the HP 5590. Often the piece of paper that gets stuck, is wrinkled, or worse yet--gets ripped in the document feeder.Type in "paper jam" "hp scanjet 5590" in google and see what the results are. Horror stories from hundreds of dissatisfied customers. Particularly interesting is the complaints on HP's own website, entitled "Scanjet 5590 ADF paper jam"Excerpts:"...The employee in charge of the scanning process was very patient since he was able to scan 34000+ documents with an average of one jam per 20-25 documents. I phoned HP Support and they sent me another ADF but that did nothing to solve the problem. In the end, it was either buy a new scanner or get used to this one...."One book I was scanning (both sides) was not cut properly, and their was still glue on some pages--the scanner would eat and ruin the pages.The second book I was scanning (both sides) of a book with slight water damage on the bottom--one page got stuck. I printed out how to remove a blocked page. I then attempted to remove this page, as the instructions explained.Type in google:"HP Scanjet - Clearing Jams from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for the HP Scanjet 4500c and 5550c Series"Instead of having rollers which can be lifted, like copiers, the HP scanjet 5590 tightly holds onto the paper, which means you rip the paper or wrinkle it when you remove the paper.Well, I ripped my paper, and a small piece, about 1 inch by 1 inch, remained stuck inside. I have had the scanner for less than a year, and the refurbished scanner is warranted for a year--just like a new scanner. But I didn't want to wait for weeks to get my scanner back.HARDWARE PROBLEMS--how to remove jammed paper from your printerThere are three screws which you have to remove to take off the scanning hardware from the plastic base. These three screws are specially made so that only techs or those with special tools can do it with ease. (They are not phillips of flat head, but a star shape)My son and I fought those screws and finally removed all three:*2 on the side, and*one holding the silver metal plate in the middle.We then went to Wal-Mart and replaced those screws with normal screws. [NOTE: You may not have to remove the two screws on the side, only the middle screw holding down the metal silver plate]There are two pieces of plastic that you have to remove to get into the rollers to remove the paper--there is a black roller that looks like a typewritter roller, and there is a green piece of plastic below this, which arches slightly upwards in a slight loop. You can't remove this green piece of plastic until you unscrew the bolt that holds down the silver metal plate, in the middle of the printer.One you remove these three bolts (2 on the side, one on the middle) and the 2 pieces of plastic and the metal peice, you then have to get tweezers, plyers, and a sewing needle to remove the paper.It took my son 20 minutes to remove the paper. His back was hurting. I rewarded him with praise and 5 bucks.SUMMATION:The HP ScanJet 5590 is a terrible scanner. The software is buggy and unreliable and the hardware is terrible.
Blu-Ray playback on the PC is not yet mature. Before you burn your hard-earned cash on this product, make sure you meet ALL of the hardware requirements. And even if you do, like myself, it still may not work!! The software that comes with this product, WinDVD 8 LE is at best still-born. It will work on one of my older PCs, but incredibly not on my fastest machine. It will not even load on my Q6600 Asus P5Q Pro 3GB RAM setup. Go figure. Ultimately, you will need to buy WinDVD 9 Plus or some other application. I cannot understand why you even have to buy this kind of software. It is only just to play a movie.
I bought this earlier this year, thinking I am getting an upgrade from my Sansa M250.Wish I was not soo quick to throw out my old player.Its really fustrating when it syncs with the computer after disconnecting it takes hours ( by then the battery is drained) to power off from the connected mode.I hate thisproduct. Get the real deal save yourself some fustration and money. Not worth it.Beware!
I have had this remote in remote for almost 2 years now. I would not recommend it. It is hard to program, requires new firmware all the time & is starting to simply breaking down with age.My problems:1. System randomly restarts for no reason. I can be holding the remote and watching a show when the remote just reboots. When this happens is shuts down everything. Whole reboot means ~2 minutes of waiting. Tech looked and figured it was some loose something inside.2. A chronically sticking volume button. It cannot be fixed. Had a local tech inspect my unit and he said this was not due to "sticky fingers" but a cheap mechanical that could not be fixed as there are no repair parts.3. Logitech Support is laughable. Good luck trying to call them and get help.
This case is useless. It looks nice but is really only a thin veneer of leather over cardboard and fabric. When the player is in the case, the buttons don't work.
When these earphones work as they're supposed to, they are probably the best earphones on the market in this price range. For instance, I also own a pair of Bose in-ear headphones. While I think the sound quality from Bose is noticeably better, they don't block out an iota of sound and it becomes quite noticeable after you're used to the Shure earphones. In fact, the Shure earphones are so good at blocking out sound that I've even used them as ear plugs while flying.Having said that, I've already gone through 2 pairs of Shure earphones in 2 years, the most recent pair do not work, and I'm now beyond my warranty period. Less than a year after I bought my first pair, the sound started breaking in and out, to the point where only one earphone was really transmitting sound at any point. I couldn't listen to more than 30 seconds of this before the volume fluctuations drove me crazy. I sent my earphones in the Shure and they sent a brand new pair within a few weeks. These worked great for a few months, but the same problem happened again. I think it's an exposed wire problem (something mentioned in earlier reviews), so electrical tape might help. But who wants to walk around with earphones covered in tape?Now that I'm past my two-year warranty, I'm feeling frustrated because I know these would be great earphones if only they had a longer shelf life. I think the cost (even at $70 on Amazon with free shipping) is still too high to justify earphones that work for a few months before driving you insane. I realize now that these earphones have been broken for at least as much time as they have worked well. I'm hoping there's something better out there.Some tips, if you do decide to buy these:-It takes awhile to get used to the putting them in and out of your ear, but it does feel natural and comfortable after a few uses.-Clean the flex sleeves regularly to avoid build-up of dirt, which interferes with sound quality.-It might be best to store these in the carrying case after every use, which could prevent the wiring problems I've had.-Don't be afraid to send them in ASAP for replacements!
This is ridiculous if the item wasnt available then they shouldnt have had it up for sale 15 days later and I still dont have the cases I ordered...... What is the problem but yet you can take my money without a doubt.........................
don't you think would be nice to know the length of this cable? I think Amazon shouldn't allow sellers that don't detail their products to post them.
I tried this product and found that it clouds up the screen. The film is hazy and I have to turn up the backlight in order to see which wastes battery. I will try a non-adhesive screen protector that is absolutely clear.
Amazon has this card group for sale with the Tachyon OPS Helmet Cam, you need a micro sd card for the cam, when will Amazon find out they are putting Two products together that will not work with each other. Had to ask for a refund and then order a new one while sending the wrong one back, plus the time and trouble and wait for the refund and new card, that is why I give this product a one star
i bought 4 of these, and all of them were dead on arival. amazon took care of the refund though
No question about it, this box would have been a hazard for my photos. I had been looking for an archival quality storage box for a collection of 100 year old photographs. This box was described in terms that made it seem perfect. But, when I first opened it, I noticed that a little packet of dividers included inside the box seemed blackened on its edges. No wonder, a black powdery residue was freely coming off on my hands as I handled the black material on the box's exterior and interior. Thankfully, I returned the box to its shipping container before I was foolish enough to store anything in it. Definitely a bust. I spent a great deal more on archival photo storage boxes from the Container Store which have worked beautifully.
I bought mine at WalMart, and have tried it with and without oil. Very few kernels actually pop under any circumstances. I can only leave it in my medium size microwave for about 35 seconds. Any longer and it will begin to burn, and I mean a black, foul smelling sort of burn! The original product that Orville Redenbacher lent his name to must have been a better quality product. It has obviously been cheapened in some way, because there is no way Orville Redenbacher would stand for having his name on this thing.
These earphones have a nice sound, but they use inferior insulation in the wires. The wires are stiffer than I expected and maintain their shape around the ears. While not a problem in using them, the isulation cracked and broke a few months after the warranty expired causing the sound to go in and out in one of the earpieces. This happened despite the fact that I treated the earphones very gingerly throughout their lifetime. Shure service was very unsympathetic and wanted almost as much to fix the problem as the earphone cost in the first place. If you purchase these earphone, don't expect them to last very long.
We got this player to hook up to TIVO and DirecTV and to playback store DVD's and home DVDs created on a mac. The player insists on setting up local channels everytime you turn it on until it is successful tuning in your channels. Since we are using it with tivo and directv, the player can not find any channels to synch. You can not seem to bypass this 'feature' This is pretty annoying.We also had to send the first one back to Cabo Wabo since it was defective. (Cabo Wabo was GREAT with the exchange! Please do business with them.)As for DVD playback, the box box does NOT like DVD's created with OS X. It will not play DVD-R or DVD+r disks finalized with a MAC. I have had some luck with disks burned on a PC. [...]
I usually like Microsoft hardware, but this mouse was a piece of junk. The scroll wheel didn't scroll smoothly, as other reviews have pointed out, but my biggest problem with it was that the pointer jumped all over the screen and often just moved slowly to the top of the screen.The receiver was really close to the mouse, so that wasn't the problem. I think if you want the convenience of a wireless optical mouse you just need to spend a little more dough.
The Kaito 1103 is a cute novelty radio. It performs reasonably well on shortwave and has two fairly good filters and handles SSB, but the seriously squirrelly ergonomics and gray on gray labeling make for an unpleasant tuning experience. Spend just a bit more and you can get a proper receiver with a synchronous detector like the Tecsun PL-660 or Sony SW7600GR.EDIT:I just dropped my rating of this receiver from 3 to 2 stars. The more I use this radio the more I dislike it. I'm finding images all over and they're most apparent down in the LW and MW bands. I can't stand that the thing can't tune continuously but gets stuck in band segments. This is particularly annoying since this radio has continuous coverage from 100 kHz to 29999 kHz! I realize that this thing is trying to emulate an old time multi-band analog receiver, but why emulate the annoyances as well? The radio's two greatest features for its size, that the radio has two bandwidths and can tune sideband, are almost completely negated by the idiotic ergonomics and its inability to control images.EDIT:STUPID RADIO TRICK: Tune to 21951 and press both BAND- and BAND+ at the same time. The radio will start scanning downwards. Here's the fun part -- the radio will eventually scan to below 100 KHz. At this point stop the scan and save the frequency (any frequency lower than 100 KHz will do) in a memory. In the future you can access this mode just by loading that memory. In this mode you'll be able to tune all the way down to 0 Hz (not that the circuitry is designed for this) and "lower".An important note for LW and MW DXers. In this mode the ferrite bar is disconnected and the antenna input goes to the whip and external antenna input. While in this mode the frequency indicator bar is invisible. To exit this mode just hit one of the BAND buttons.
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...)
I purchase the easyshare dock 3000/4000 series because i have a dx3215 camera,and the dock was missing the universal insert which helps stablize the camera while charging. I notified the seller and he claimed that it did not come with the dock, However the quick guide and the box stated that it contained the universal insert. How could it with a part missing? the Insert is used to charge the battery. The custom insert that came with my camera was damaged. That's why i ordered the dock so that I could charge my battery. I still can't charge my battery because the camera falls to the side when it is placed on the dock because it has no support.
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.
Yes I checked all possible volume controls for the mic and still have to be close.I'm searching for a new one. possibly Logitech.
I received my heaphones today and within 10 seconds of listening to it, I put everything back like how it came and will be returning it. These phones sounded nothing like how it claimed to be such as; powerful stereo sound, and they do not have great clarity nor rich sound with crisp bass response, if anything, these phones are lacking major bass response! They sounded so low that I'd have to boost the volume from my iPod to 90% to get anything acceptable whereas with my JVC and Sony Headphones, all it needed was no more than 45%!So yeah, these are day and night compared to what I have. This is very unfortunate - to slap the Sennheiser name on such an inferior piece of product. The HD201 actually reminded me of the vintage Nova learning phones along with a tape recorder that was used back in late 70s through the early 80s while in elementary school - big, bulky, and full of airy mid vocal frequency. I guess you'll have to spend a whole lot more than $15 for a quality Sennheiser.
I've had this particular system for a couple of years now and when recently playing "The Blueprint" - the subwoofer blew a circuit. Granted I was playing it fairly loud and had the sub set on a high level, but hell isn't that what a 'banging' system is for?And since the connection between the receiver and sub is an S-Video connection, I can't just readily replace the sub. So here I am stuck with trying to find the same sub for who knows how much or starting from scratch.Total bummer. This system is apparently manufactured for Sinatra and Glen Campbell listeners. Rock 'n Roll, rap, punk listeners need seek a solution elsewhere.
I have had the same problems with this router as described by other reviewers here and elsewhere, namely, cease functioning in its role as wifi access point and router as much as twice to three times daily, requiring a reset of the device.Its undeniable, this is the worst purchase I can remember making, I have flashed firmware (so many times now its a joke), done resets, combed the internet for help and can only conclude that this is a seriously under engineered time waster, sorry, after 10 months, I have had my fill. Verdict -> JUNK, p.s. it should be a zero star but was not allowed here
We really liked this printer/scanner/copier, but at one point the power cable got stripped & had to be discarded. We have been unable to use any other printer's power cable on this model, because HP built it such that you have to use the one that came with the printer (and that one only). Other cables won't even be able to get into where the opening is.
I bought this a year ago at what was then an incredibly low price.My internal data drive crashed about 3 months ago and this saved my life. All my backup data was restored!Nevertheless, the software is poor. It barely works. It does not reliably delete previous backups, and my Maxtor is now almost full, but shouldn't be. In addition Maxtor has a bad reputation for reliability.I just ordered a Fantom Green Drive to replace it because the Maxtor scares me.
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.
I really like the body armor for my canon 30d. Now the however part. I couldn't get the hood over any lens over 52mm (and then it wouldn't stay.) The other point is that each lens hood is differant and made for the specific lens.Nice idea but forget it.
I had a power problem in my apartment and had to cycle the power a couple times.After that the drive was totally dead! I lost all my data!! Argh. It should be able to handle that.This is less than 6 months after I bought it.
I was looking for some headphones to replace my old Sony MDR-V2s that were losing their foam covering. I wanted them to limit outside noise while not leaking the sound out to outsiders either, as I need them for practicing piano without disturbing my roommates. This is why the closed-back design seemed favorable.In reading reviews of other headphones while trying to make my selection, I found that a major problem with closed-back designs is that the sound resonates and distorts, making it sound like tin cans over your ears.There is no exepction with these. When I tried playing my keyboard through them, they sounded way worse than any headphones or ear buds I had ever used with it.To their credit, keyboard voices other than piano sounded a little better, so maybe these headphones would be great for listening to techno music or something, but certainly not classical.I shall be returning these.
The unit works.Pros: Quiet on low setting. simple but functional design.Cons: Loud on high setting. Must be placed on perfectly level surface or the water will spill due to the design.The humidifier is designed like this.Imagine a shallow bowl with a cotton sleeve placed on it.The bowl fills with water, the cotton sleeve absorbs it along its height/length, and a fan surrounding the sleeve circulates the moisture into the dry air in the room.Simple, effective, relies on the fan to circulate the air, so you can understand why some people would say it is noisy.The filter also absorbs minerals in hard water, so depending on your water quality, this can get dirty after some time.Also, I would not blame the unit for mold. Chances are that mold spores are in some people's air, more or less, and they attach to the filter via the circulating air around the fan.The bad thing is, if the surface you put the unit on leans in a direction, the water in the shallow bowl will spill over the side and through the ventilation holes in the bottom of the unit. so you have a humidifier sitting in a pool of water. there is no risk of electric shock, but it is annoying to pay for an item that needs an absolute level surface to sit on. (Our apt it seems everything is somewhat un-level.)So, I'll be replacing this.it works, the design is ok, but it could be better in various ways. I don't believe vicks is the company to go to for electric appliances. This is the second time i was dissatisfied with a vicks appliance. Shame on me for giving them a second chance.buy from a company that specializes.
Bought this for my mom for Christmas,thought I'd put some music on it for her before sending it her way. And I'm really glad I intercepted, and she never received this product. She never would have gotten it to work, and knowing her she would feel too bad to let me know. The player would not hold a charge. I left it plugged into the 2.0 USB(yes, it was on) for 24 hours, and still could not get the Sansa's power to turn on. Could only see the screen if it was plugged into the computer. The Sansa was completely useless as an mp3 player, maybe it could serve as a very expensive flashdive. How useful.Also limited format, I realize a good portion of my portable music collection is in mp4 which this player would not recognize. Would have had to take a bit of time converting files to get it on there for her. If it would have worked in the first place.Overall I wasted about 10hrs trying to get this thing to work, and even had to call Sandisk customer service for help(Later I was shocked to find the $12 charge for calling customer service!I'm not kidding, $12!),they tried to reset the e260 by having me follow a certain reset procedure, which involved holding the power button for 30seconds, and now I've forgotten the other things I had to do to supposedly "reset" the device. They decided the device was "defective" -their words, and ended up recommending I return the product where I bought it, thanks Amazon. Return was hassle free, and Amazon even payed for the shipping.It seems from the reviews that some people have had much better luck with the Sansa e260, and I understand there are always a couple lemons in the batch. But I'm not willing to give it another try. I've also recently read that the e260 has been discontinued. I'm looking into the SanDisk FUZE instead.
After reading the many reviews suggesting that this headset was great I bought a pair for myself.I found the earbuds very uncomfortable and did not like the pressure it caused on the inside of my ear. I also found that there was way too much high end and not enough bass response. I found the sound to be way to harsh.I'm an audio producer so I plugged these earphones into everything from an i-pod to a hi-end studio system with same results.After a couple of days trying to get used to these earphones I tossed them for the Philips Surround earphones which are much more comfortable and sound very warm.
Do not order if it is from ANtonline as they cancel for no reason. Beware!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased the PNY optima SDHC class 4 16gb card for my Kodak zi8 and it doesn't seem to work. I'm not sure if there is something I am supposed to do, or its just not compatible. If someone can help me, I would appreciate it.Thanks,Jeff
This charger will not, cannot, does not, charge NiMH batteries.I have tried for 2 days and it only charges NiCad batteries.It comes with 2 NiCad batteries and only charges those batteries.It will not accept the radio unit - batteries have to be removed from the units to charge.Not as advertised.Cobra FA 50-2 Recharging Accessory Kit
Our daughter received this as a gift, and we played her bedtime CD's every night for 11 months. One day, the CD player gave up and stopped working. It's too bad.. because we had no complaints otherwise. It's a nice product if it would have just kept running. The warranty is 90 days, so we're out of luck.
It's a nicely designed item, but it doesn't work and the manufacturer's customer service is mediocre. I fully charged the Solio and then took it on a trip, hoping to use it to recharge my iPhone when I couldn't plug it into a wall. When I plugged the Solio into the phone, it would start transferring its charge to the phone, but when the phone then went to sleep (after a minute or two), the Solio would stop transferring the charge. Desperate at one point to charge my phone, I kept it awake while the Solio was plugged in, and got some charge. But this was a real bother -- and because I was using battery power while simultaneously trying to charge the battery, it was pretty ineffective, too.I emailed the company when I returned home -- and got a response, and one from a person, I think, too. But an exchange of several emails wasn't helpful. They asked if I'd charged the Solio. (I had.) They asked if I was using the right tip. (I was.) That sort of thing. Once customer service had run out of routine (and obvious) suggestions, they stopped responding to my emails.The Solio isn't a portable charger if it can't successfully transfer a charge to your phone or other device, and it can't.
This product was not AT ALL what I expected. It is nothing more than old cheap technology in a new technology wrapper. I have a shower radio that sounds better. It has NO notable powered sub function. It's sonic qualities don't exist. I would like to return it. It's crap.
This is the first time I have been inspired to write a review for any product. I bought a Creative Zen V Plus for my wife as a gift on our wedding day. It was about the biggest waste of $102.00 ever. The player constantly freezes. We've sent it back once to be replaced (and of course, that took 8 a solid weeks). Since we got it back, it has frozen three more times. Twice we were able to let the battery run down and it would turn on again after charging, but once we had to reset the whole player and reload all the music onto the player again.Overall, the product is a waste of money and time. Buy whatever kind of mp3 player you want, but I would not waste my money on this product.
I just bought this headphones based on the big amount of positive reviews. As soon as I plug it to my laptop and my ipod, I realized the lack of bass and a medium level sound they produce. I just returned it to the store and exchanged by a Pioneer SE-MJ721-K, and let me tell you... WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!!! This ones ROCKS !!! as the package printing says: BASS HEAD. And it is funny that the Pioneer had not reviews at all here in Amazon... but mine, will be the first one !!!!
DO NOT BUY THIS! When you plug your HDMI cord into the prong, it will bend the prong and cause it to break away from the face plate. The prong is connected to the face plate with cheap plastic and unable to stand the force of the HDMI cord pulling it up or down in the outlet box.
What a waste of a dollar, would have been better used going towards a candy bar to satisfy my chocolate craving. The charger never worked, dont waste your time purchasing this cheap product because it's not worth returning if it doesnt work.
I bought the DLO to replace a broken Macally FM transmitter that was working intermittently. I ended up returning it and just trying my best with the Macally becauase the DLO has such poor broadcasting strength. I was surprised because the DLO has such great recommendations. Overall, I like the design but could not tolerate the constant static in the background. I won't exclude the possibility that it's just my car however, since very few other people seem to have had this problem.
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 bought a pair and I pretty much never wear them anymore. They definitely sound great, and they block out all external sound, so all you hear is the music. . . BUT, I find them very uncomfortable to wear. The so-called "flex sleves" are relatively hard plastic. After about 1/2 hour in my ears they really start to hurt. The foam sleves are marginally better, but take a lot longer to put in.I think there is a variation on this product that has soft rubber sleves with ridges, rather than the plastic "cones". Those are probably a lot more comfortable (and expensive).
My Batteries lasted all of about 3 months of normal to low use. Now they can't hold a full charge for more then a minute or two. The charger works great with other batteries that I purchased, but the Kodak batteries are terrible.
I bought this unit and I sent it back after I received it. The main reason is that it does not work with Directv receiver remotes. I searched the internet and found that many others had the same problem. None of the codes work. The picture quality seemed good but I didn't want to bother with using 2 remotes on this TV- too many remotes in the house already. Another thing I didn't like about this TV was the stand.
THERE IS A REASON THESE ARE GIVEN AWAY.DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO THIS INFERIOR PRODUCT!This Canon abomination was part of a package 'deal,' which was received as a gift for Christmas of 2000. Less than a year, and only four cartridges later, the print heads have already lost their integrity. It spits out only faded, sad-looking colors and will not even print text decently. Visible banding on the highest quality level, poor ink saturation, and excessive vibration/noise are also part of Canon's 2110 package.I'm a technically literate individual (engineer, web designer, MIS professional). It has ink, the heads are clean, I've tinkered with the driver, etc. In my opinion, Canon simply failed to install quality components. Engineered fallibility is the trade term. It means: use ... components to save money. Sure, there will be a lot of failures, but most units will outlast the warranty, and the profit on the cartridges will more than cover the repair/replacement of the warranty claims. (Canon cameras are no picnic either - get an old-school Nikon.)I have not investigated their warranty because I wouldn't take another 2110 for free.I recommend investigating Epson, as HP does not allow third parties to manufacture ink cartridges for their printers. This means you have to buy HP cartridges at premium prices. Anyway, I recently bought an Epson Stylus Photo 1270, after shopping around. The Epson machine quietly and reliably produces beautiful prints. Check their website for all the technical jargon. All I can say is that I'll never make another color enlargement via toxic photochemistry.
I've owned this camera for about a month and while it is very attractive, fits nicely in the palm of your hand and with 2500 Mha batteries has long battery life, I find this camera to be very frustrating.My main complaint is the focusing, especially on indoor shots. I've taken quite a few and unless they are seriously blurry, they don't look as such until downloaded to my computer, even though they don't appear blurry on the camera's view screen, either before or after the picture is taken. Therefore, it is difficult to tell if you got a good shot or not.Also, while the large view screen is nice, it's size just makes it that much easer to damage and I've already noticed a tiny scratch even though I keep it in it's Sony case whenever I'm not using it.The redeye feature is awful, not only taking a long time for it to work, but useless if you don't hold the camera absolutely steady. In addition, it's ridiculously cumbersome to turn on and off, since you have to go into an annoying menu to do so, rather than just hit the flash button, as with the Canon Elphs.Lastly, while I love the battery life and memory stick indicators, the lack of an auto-rotate feature is unacceptable.In summary, while the images are decent, they don't appear to be all that much better than a 5 or even 3.2 mega pixel camera, at least on my computer screen. And for a point and shoot, the focusing should be a lot more reliable. So unless Sony fixes these problems, I won't be buying another one of their digital cameras. I already regret buying this one.
My friend bought this monitor for me (from Fry's Electronics) as a Christmas present. It worked fine until the screen started going black for no reason. I would just switch it off and then back on to fix that problem. But later I heard a "poof" and it went black, and then there was a burnt smell coming from the monitor. It is now dead (after less than 6 months of use). I will see what Soyo can do for me, but it looks like I am out of luck without the receipt. I know I'll have to pay for shipping, and I don't mind paying for some repair/exchange, but I hope they can work something out for me since their product was defective.**Update 10/26/07**After several calls/e-mails, it looks like SOYO is going to help me out in my predicament. I ended up talking it over with someone on the phone and he was very helpful. While I can't change the rating on this item, it does seem that SOYO customer service works if you stick with it. I will further update if there are any other developments.**Update**I received the new/fixed monitor after about a month. Costs to me were shipping the monitor, $5 standard charge by SOYO, and $35 missing receipt charge (so since it was a gift it was cheaper for me to do this process than to buy a brand new monitor). It works well, again, and I hope it continues to do so.
I have bought atleast 2 of these in the last 2 years and they fell apart less then a month of owning them. The wiring may short out also if your not careful. On the plus side they have terrfic bass and clear treble for the buck. So unless you keep these in a secure place and do not use t hem everyday then I would recommend them (maybe).
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.
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 bought this filter for my Canon Rebel T2i in the hopes of keeping the filter on all the time as a cheap way to protect my lens. I had done EXTENSIVE research into clear/UV filters and had decided that B+W seemed like one of the top filter makers. At first glance, the lens seemed to do the trick, though I thought it seemed a little flimsy. However, after doing many test pictures with and without the filter, I was disappointed at the faint flare (little green reflections or "ghosts" from lights) that occurred in several shots with the filter. Essentially about half the pictures were ruined by the flare. I ended up buyingHoya 58mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.and have ABSOLUTELY no complaints! If anyone is looking for a filter purely for lens protection, I would recommend a Hoya as a good economical filter that won't ruin every single picture!
I bought this for Xmas to replace my orgional BN-V11U because it said it was Lithium and was rated at 2100mah vs the orgional manufacturer 1100mah NiCad. I have a Lithium battery charger so I was not worried about charging it. Well, that was not going to be an issue because it was NiMH with NO Rating on the battery (said 6v by not mah stated on the battery). None the lesss, I thought I would just charge it and give it a try. At full charge it lasted 20 min which did cover the 30 min tape in the camcorder. This is not a "Premium Quality" battery. BTW: It did come in charged, so it was not like it was shipped dead from being on the shelf. It's not a quality product. I haven't tried returning it yet under it's 3 year warranty. Interresting to see how that goes.
Very disappointing... Instead of model 6Y160M0 (160Gb SATA) I received model 6Y080L0 (80Gb IDE). How could possibly someone make this so stupid mistake?
I installed the WPC11 on the above-mentioned laptop and OS. It initally ran for about 20 minutes. The operating system crashed during a test transfer. This crash required a complete reinstallation of the OS. The crash was repeated after the OS was reinstallated. All Linksys firmware and drivers were updated via the web site on the second and third attempts. Technical support from Linksys was not available excpet on a phone-back basis. The trouble-shooting suggestions on the Linksys web site were elementary.During the time the card was in operation, the operating range was limited to about 20 feet (line of sight). The wireless access point was the companion Linksys WAP11.I have returned both the WPC11 and the WAP11. I regard the performance of both devices as completely unacceptable.
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.
I have two SD1000 cameras, one for work and one for my wife. We bought a Canon case that looks identical to this for the first one, and it was great. It is just slightly larger than the camera, is easy to put the camera in and out, and thus protects it well. I keep the lanyard out of the side so that I can wear it around my neck. I ordered this case for my wife and got an identical LOOKING case that is much larger, it still holds and protects the camera but is thicker, wider, and taller than our other case and thus defeats the purpose of having the tiny camera. I suspect they may be making the case larger now since people complained that it was hard to fit camera in and out, but I never had any problems. Perhaps this bigger case can hold a spare battery or memory card wedged against the camera, but that's not what I wanted when I ordered it. I would really like to know where to get the case we have for the first camera.
Spend the extra cash and buy a 15&quot; or 17&quot; Monitor, you won't be sorry, and while you might think 1&quot; isn't alot, in a monitor it actually is alot. You can find a 15&quot; for just a few bucks more, and 14&quot; is kind of an oddball size, kind of like an 18&quot; monitor. 15&quot;, 17&quot;, and 19&quot; seem to be the standard. So resale of a 14&quot;, or a 18&quot; will likley be tough, especially on a no nome brand like this....so if you buy this monitor you better be prepared to loose money on it, or keep if for a long time. Take a look at e-bay for resale....
The product didn't work, it kept saying that it didn't support the system but I bought the correct product for the ipod
The leather case we purchased for the Camera did not fit and the lid could not be closed - all around too small for the camera.What a waste of $13.00Jim Alavekios
I bought this adapter as it looked slim but first of all, it isn't, is kinda bulky but that's not the end of it, as soon as I opened the package I realize that it was a little crooked at the 2.5 jack part, also none of my headphones could be plugged smoothly at the top and in order to make them work I have to constantly make pressure which is not at all practical. I blame cheap manufacturing.
Bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter and it has already stopped working - and we are not even at the end of Jan! Not misuse or dropping - it is just inferior quality. This was a second attempt at this brand. A previous RioVolt CD Player - different model also proved very unreliable. I am now going to attempt to contact the company and get reimbursed but I am not optimistic.
after 3years use, the remote control does not function right now. it is the problem with receiver side in TV.The price is higher than China-made one, but quality are worse.I will never bought over-priced Japanese brand TV any more.
Well, the stats look great on this camera but the image quality is not very good. I'd say inconsistent at best. Sometimes I get fairly good photos that I'd rate an 8 out of 10, about half the time though the shots are just [...]. The zoom is useless. It pixelates so badly and blurs to on the slightest zoom. The zoom is truely unuseable. The software to transfer photos from the camera to the computer works well but constantly pops up these annoying error messages that don't seem to relate to any actuall functional errors.I'd say it would be a good deal if it was only [...] not worth it unless you just want something that looks good physically.
I am a Peace Corps Volunteer currently serving in Central America. I ordered this product while home on leave, because I thought it would be a great travel item to have with me in the field. I was sorely disappointed to discover that after charging up the speakers for 8 hours as instructed, the internal lithium ion battery was either DOA or non-existent, because the system would not play without being plugged in. I gave this review 2 stars instead of 1 because the speaker system did work great when plugged in; my iPod mini fit in perfectly, and the quality of the sound was pretty darn good for such a small system. But because I bought this product for the portability, I decided to return it. From now on I think I will stick with big-name brands.
HP only lists it in some of their specs, but the scanner only scans at 48-bit if you have an external application that can handle 48-bit scans (such as Photoshop). HP claims that software that can handle 48-bit color is too expensive to include with the scanner. If you do have Photoshop, and you turn on 48-bit color processing, you'd better be prepared to wait. It made the image preview time go from a few seconds to a minute or two. And that's just the preview - not even the final scan! If you scan in regular color depth (24-bit), the scans are pretty low quality, with a jpeg-esque fuzziness at all the color edges - and that's scanning as a TIFF. The OCR is useless - I could type it faster than it would take to fix all the problems!Software is really, really bloated. I downloaded the update from the HP website- it was 164MB! Yes, I typed that correctly. One-Hundred & Sixty-Four Megabytes! And if you ask me, it wasn't worth 16k.
Imagine you just bought this player. It's sexy, easy to use, and sounds great. The LED is superb and the battery life is amazing. Now imagine 5 months later it started to malfunction; the audio glitches and you can't hear anything. The audio jack is loose so you decide to seal it yourself. Unfortunately there aren't any screws or any other way to open the player. Luckily you have a 1-year warranty. You call tech support and they'll exchange it for the price of $30.Stay away from this product; Just because Sony isn't doing so well doesn't mean they should screw their customers for their faults.Pathetic.
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.
There's no info to the contrary, but the bag is BLUE, not BLACK.Otherwise, it's a nice bag.
I received this S25 for father's day. It played well for about 3 mo.Then it started freezing (error U11) which says disc is dirty.Cleaned it...samr thing happened. Tried all my DVD's and apparantly they are all dirty. Panasonic won't help me. Some people have advised me to use the CD cleaner to clean the lenses.I have never received H02 or any H errors. Please e-mail me with your input.Thanks Bluecat33@aol.com
This is a very shoddy product. The volume control and mute controller built into it failed within a week. The headset itself doesnt lock in place and folds up annoyingly easy, usually pinching hands or fingers when it does so. The cables are extremely cheap, and I have no doubt will begin failing soon.I wouldnt recommend or buy this product again.
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
I want to tell you about my experience with Leica Binoculars. I purchased the Trinovid 10 X 42s back in the mid 90s for about $1,000.00. I thought they were the best binoculars I had ever owned. Last year, in November of 2003 the binoculars broke. I did not drop them or handle them any differently than I had the last 8 years of owning them. I always carried them in a specially padded backpack that I modified specifically for optics like my binoculars and cameras and such. I thought, no problem, they have a lifetime guarantee... So I thought.I went to the store where I had purchased them. They gave me the phone number to Leica-Camera Co. I called and got a recording telling me to write down the problem and where to send them, I did. A couple of weeks later I received a repair estimate in the mail for a bit over $400.00.I called them up and talked to a service rep. She told me that because I did not send in my warranty card when I purchased the binoculars they were not covered under the warranty. I told her I never send those things in because I understand they are a source for mailing lists which are sold and I get too much junk mail and spam as it is. Of course this did not sway her in the least. So I asked if I paid for the repair would I then be in their data base and therefore the binoculars would be covered should they break again. She told me, No; they would still not be covered. The repair would be warranted for 90 days and after that I would again be on my own.I declined their estimate and was told they would send them back the following week. After that I wrote a letter to Leica GM telling of the situation and asking that they step up to the plate and do the right thing... repair my expensive binoculars that I got based on a lifetime guarantee. This is the first time I have ever written a letter to a company official and not got a response. I heard nothing and 3 months went by. I thought, maybe they are not good communicators and maybe they have had them this long because they decided to fix them after all. I called them. I got a voicemail and asked about them. They never returned my call but about a week later they showed up in the mail. Still broken and useless.I will not buy any more Leica products and I thought I would pass on my experience for anyone thinking of buying their products to consider.
I purchased 2 sets of these earphones for a 2 hour flight. My husband and I both used them, and we both took them out of our ears after 20 minutes. They were great at first, but after 20 minutes they really started to hurt our ears. The inside of my ears were so sore I couldn't even adjust the earphones when they started coming out, that's how bad my ears hurt. I had the foam pad over them too, and it made no difference. I would not recommend these.
As Plug and Play items go...it isn't one. My Aptiva 200MMX computer couldn't figure out what I was installing and thought that it was a CD Rom drive. After updating my BIOS and buying an IDE controller card, I thought that I would be in business. Unfortunately, that was hardly the case. My computer now thought that the unit was a 3.5&quot; floppy drive. Calling DRTech's help line was an exercise in futility (&quot;please leave your name, models#, and problem and we'll get back to you in 24 hours&quot;). Their website was not to be found... at least the website their &quot;help&quot; line instructs you to go to. So now I'm buying an external SuperDisk Drive by Imation. I hope that you do likewise.
I just ordered & received the Trignetic Capacitive stylus-Blue. I must say at first feel of the weight and the surface, disappointment set in. The product lacks substance in the weight and the surface is slippery. The lack of magnetism is probably the # 1 killer to my joy of ordering what I thought would have been a substantive, nicely magnetic stylus to use. This may have been a satisfactory device if the single grip was a triple grip on the triangle design.
I bought these before the one-star review titled "Stick with Verbatim" had been posted, but I've had a similar experience. When you copy something onto a DVD, you don't want to find out 6 months later that the data was lost. I've had even worse luck than the 1 in 4 of the previous rater. And I have also had much better experiences with Verbatim.
I ordered two B+W filters from Amazon. They came in one shipment. Since they were small items, I took them with me for my oversea photography trip.When I opened the items, the 46 mm filter was obviously an used one with the metal rim scratched and discolored. As my return date would be over the deadline for return and I had to use the filters, I simply did not bother to return it. From the previous reviews written by other customers, it seemed that Amazon did ship used items from time to time. I would advise customers to carefully check expensive items they received carefully to avoid getting used items. Amazon should also be more careful checking the items before they ship.
I NEVER COULD GET THIS CABLE TO WORK. ALL THE CHEAP CABLES SEEM TO SUCK. I AM NOT GOING TO BUY ANY MORE OF THESE CHEAP CHINESE CABLES
This was a very disappointing purchase. The item was never received and I had no contact number for the company. This was a complete waste of my money.
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.
Lexar memory cards all seem to be slower than other brands (i.e. SanDisk..). Rememeber that Lexar has 3 types of SD cards: Professional (60X), Plantinum (40X), and regular which is this one. So this one is the slowest among them. Slow speed not only make you wait for a long time for transfering files, it also might affect what you store. If you are using continuous mode in digital camera it might lengthen the gap time between each picture, or (depends on the model of the camera) produce gibberish images. I haven't confirm this myself but people complained that when recording audio at high quality mode, there will be skips during the track.The bottom line is, Lexar DOES make durable cards, but the speed for writing is a drawback. Unless you use this for your camera without the continuous mode, I don't recommend this card. I will rather spend money on SanDisk Ultra II which is a little pricy but worth it.
While it works great, you cannot convert the .WAV file using Microsoft Media Player. Oh, MMP will PLAY the file, but when you go to convert it to an MP3 or just burn the file directly to CD so you can play it in a CD player, it doesn't work. It says that it doesn't recognize the codec. Olympus was at a loss to explain the work around. What I ended up doing was purchasing a third (or fourth or even fifth, with as low tech as it turned out to be) party converter that was able to convert it without a problem. Why won't MMP convert? Because the Olympus .WAV file uses a proprietary codec--one that they will NOT send out. I was on the phone with them for over an hour trying to convince them that, no, it doesn't convert. The person I was on the phone with the longest had no clue about the proprietary codec.Anyway, if you want to use this product for your class notes, etc., it's a great product. Just don't expect to easily/quickly burn a usable CD with it.
Based upon the other reviews, I would recommend RCA RP3750 Clock Radio. It has basically the same features, but not as cool looking. The CD has played perfectly, although I have had it only 5 days. No annoying hum! The door is purely mechanical, as in most cassette players, so should be no problem. The radio tunes stations without a problem. And I bought it at Big Lots for only $29.95!
I loved this player's size and features, but then it stopped working. Just dead. Won't turn on. E-mailed iRiver support---no reply after two weeks. As I write this review, I've been on hold with iRiver customer service for 22 minutes and have yet to speak to a human. First and last iRiver product I'll ever buy.
I knew when I bought this device that I was betting that the drives wouldn't fail for a long time, because the drives are not user replaceable.Of course, after the warranty expired, one of the drives failed. The diagnostics indicate that a drive needs replacement --- but not which drive. To make matters worse, according to Seagate's technical support --- and I quote --- "The error codes are encrypted so we would not be able to say exactly what the problem is other then it needs to be replaced".I realized I was buying a "closed solution", but I hadn't realized just how closed. Encrypted error codes? That's insane.
I have had some success with inexpensive adapters in the past, so I thought I'd give this piece a try. The image is distorted (see fish-net stocking remark from previous reviewer), the quality of the product itself is extremely low and I would not recommend wasting time ordering it. Shipping is non-refundable and so you will be wasting your money thinking that you will purchase the item and then ship it back if it doesn't work very well. I'll be happy to send you mine. Just go to Fry's or RadioShack instead and you'll be much happier, even though it will cost more.
I bought this sub on the "good deal" of an Amazon Gold Box offer. I've been disappointed since. Like other reviewers have noted, this sub's flatulence is frustrating and only gets worse over time. The comedy for me is that I proceeded too carefully in solving the problem. When I first noticed the problem I began talking to others with more experience. In talking to them, they convinced me I had some signal noise introduced. So I bought a power filter. Didn't fix the problem. I also toyed with other cables as well. By the time I figured I'd been had, I'd been had. It was too late to return the system. Also, unlike the others, my experience is that the sub will perform it's whoopie cushion impersonations in the middle of the most dramatic moments while watching movies (so not just when your audio system isn't in use). When you see a trend, take note and stay away from this poor manored component.
I purchased this item from Aleegold Sales only to find that the PalmOne M500 I purchased the same day from the Amazon website was no longer supported by Palm. I really wanted one that was so I am going to return it and the accessories and purchase a newer version. All the other suppiles of the accessories were very accomodating in letting me return their items except Aleegold. Here is their reply to me from their eamil, word for word .."HIfirst you are not buying a palm m500 you are buying a case for a m500second why would you buy a case if you did not already have a palm 500???and weather palm supports the unit itself or not has nothing to do with you buying a casealso i generally do not take returns at allyou may send it back at your expense if you desire and you will be refunded minus what it cost me to ship the item too youwhich was about 4.00also if it is a manual you seek im almost sure you can find one online if you lookgo to google you can find almost anythingthanks alan"And here is my answer, word for word:"AlanYour tone is unbelievably accusatory and sarcastic....1. The case was listed as for the PalmOne M500 on the website (copied from the site)PalmOne Leather Wallet Case (m500 series)by Palm2. I purchased the PalmOne M500 the same day I purchased the case....along with several other accessories3. You used weather (which is used for types of climate) instead of whether defined as " used to indicate alternatives in an indirect question or a clause following a verb that expresses or implies doubt or the possibility of choice"4. I will choose to keep this case with the possibility of purchasing another PDA that will fit it5. I don't need instructions on how to use a search engine. My choice is to have my electronics supported by the manufacturer...not downloading outdated material6. I will most definitely enter a review for your customer service skills on AmazonHope you all find this helpful in choosing a retailer...
I've owned the DAV-c990 Dreamsystem for over two years. Looks great in my living room, but the first thing I noticed is it just doesn't have the best sound, especialy for music cds. Movies sound OK. I am currently having problems with it reading discs, ejecting discs etc. I've gone thru all the troubleshooting I could find in the manual, on line and thru Sony. It still doesn't work.I've learned from research on the web that many people have had the same problems. I hope I can get mine fixed. I recomend moving on to a different unit or brand.
I could make this a really long story, but I will spare you. The short of it is:This unit will not read a 4G Sandisk SDHC memory card, regardless of what "technical support" tells you.The metal kick stand on the unit weighs about a pound, and drops off everytime I pick the unit up off the table (very annoying).If you ask for a replacement, you will be sent a "refurbished" unit. Mine came missing a part. So now I have two units that I am dissatisfied with.I was told to call back on Monday to talk to a different department about how to return the refurbished unit, and I still have to return the one I ordered from Amazon.Nothing against Amazon, because I buy a ton of stuff from them, but if you are still thinking you want to try this product, I would recommend that you buy it locally so that you can just return it to the store if you have any issues and not have to try to work with Phillip's technical support.Good luck.
I purchased this hoping for a more controlled writing experience on my ipad. I hoped the new metal mesh tip would give better screen contact. I was very disappointed. The tip didn't work well on a screen protected ipad (as mine is). Contact was spotty. Most of the time it didn't work at all.The stylus is very light weight. I prefer to have the feel of a real pen.I had also hoped that the tip would be more durable because of the mesh. It felt like there was hardly any substance to the underlaying rubber (or whatever was used)All in all, my experience was the opposite of the advertised "ultra durable, ultra responsive, smoother glide, increased accuracy" promised.
after my second card and second go around w/linksys tech support I am giving up and returning the card. Linkysys is either shockingly incompetent or unwilling to play with WinXP (you decide).The install instructions do not match the supplied software.The software dated 5/31/02 on their website contains drivers older than the ones on the CD (dated 1/8/02).Unless you enjoy spending hours fooling around w/drivers and tech support do yourself a favor and get a different brand.I borrowed an enterasys card and it plugged into WinXP, configured itself and is working perfectly withoug the 2 month drama with linksys.I no longer accept this kind of BS from companies that want me to purchase their products, screw them if they cant get it right (after a year)
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!
Hi, the 1103 has one huge flaw.During scanning on the SW and MW bands, the 1103 misses perfectly good stations. I can watch the tuning signal jump up during scanning at these stations, and wonder why the 1103 did not stop.I wonder what SW stations I am missing and have to stop the scan myself when the tuning signal jumps. The station that the scan missed was worthy. I can hear legitimate, clear copy. Why did the 1103 not stop at this during the scan?I don't have the time nor the patience to manually tune all the SW meters to find broadcasts. I rely on the scanning function, but the scan is not sensitive enough. If anyone can address this issue and help me, I would be grateful.
This device appears to be a good idea, on paper. I had to return the first unit because it would fail pinging (via wireless connection) after twenty minutes. After detailed discussions with LinkSys, they confirmed it was a defective unit. I, foolishly, purchased a replacement unit and I have the same serious problems. IT IS NOT A SETUP PROBLEM. It will correctly respond to ping testing for only the first hour at the most. I would urge anyone who owns one of these units to try pinging the device FROM A WIRELESS connection (the ping via CAT5 connection is fine). I am fairly sure that you will soon discover that the ping will fail within an hour. It is the wireless section of this device that has a bad design. Linksys is not willing to admint it, yet. I spoke with several technicians. One of them was very helpful and knows his stuff. The others make the same useless suggestions repeatedly. Unless you enjoy hours of frustration, avoid this thing like a bad block of cheese.
after about 5 failed burn attemps I was inspected these cd-r discs only to find little bubbles on the top of the cd and every single one of them is like this. Do these guys at memorex even inspect these plastic turds???! dont buy this brand youre better off with maxell or sony even phillips. Ive never seen anything like this garbage!
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 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.
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 received a box with a completely empty package inside. ripped off. now i won't have the product for the event i was preparing for. do not order from these people.
I bought this only because I wanted to seal my lens in certain conditions (dusty, rainy, etc). However, after trying this out, I noticed this gave a bad haze and drastically reduced the image quality so much that I ended up taking it off and risking the weather.I would return this product, but as I have to pay for the return, it isn't worthwhile.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Good pictures and features, BUT..after 15 months the zoom broke.So now I have a lot of pictures without heads. Time to buy another.Might buy it at $50...You'll get a year out of it.
This is the poorest consumer product I have ever wasted my money on. Every aspect of printing with this machne and of Epson's so-called "support" has caused me more frustration than anything else I have ever owned. The photo quality is mediocre. Finally, 5 weeks after I bought it, a paper misfeed destroyed it and now I am happily (except for the hundreds of dollars wasted on it and the ink) tossing it into the garbage. Never again Epson.
I was so excited to have a lap top that I could actually transport without a wheeled cart!!! If I could purchase this item with a clean hard drive I would get it in a blink!!! I loved the set up and I could even find good use for the tablet feature!!! I was going to use it for clinical notes and keeping track of appointments. I even liked the analog clock face on the desk top!!! BUT the bugs in the software made email impossible and the learning curve on VISTA was more than I wanted to deal with....HP blamed Microsoft...Microsoft blamed HP....of the two Customer Service departments I had better treatment from Microsoft who was at least encouraging....HP was crisp and pointed me towards a $9/ month tech support service I could purchase to work through my "fixes". That was to much BS for me....I returned the unit to the retailer.....Really too bad!!! I still think it is the best little machine out there!!!Too bad HP did such a poor job of loading the software!!!! Hope they work out the issues!!!
High-resolution scans (above 600 dpi) are corrupted by a jagged-edge pattern. Scans of ordinary photos are unattractive. Scans containing fine lines and other fine details may be unusable.
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.
The player came in excellenct condition. Exactly what we were looking for: compact, sturdy, a pleasure to look at, easy for a 4-year-old to use. But as a previous reviewer commented, it refused to play all songs on any cd inserted. Out of 13 songs, it only played 9. I tried many different cds, but to no avail. My product was returned the day after I received it.
This mouse works well and is affordable. However, I would not recommend this mouse if you spend an extensive amount of time surfing the internet, gaming, or working in various mouse-intensive applications. I got this mouse a couple months ago at my workplace and it's simply uncomfortable after extended use. I find logitech's designs or microsoft's right-handed designs to be far more ergonomic. In fact, I have switched back to a track ball logitech as my primary mouse at work due to the repetative stress that had been effecting my hand.
This is a decent inexpensive humidifier and definitely does the trick. However, there are numerous caveats to note. It lasted only 2 winters: I lifted it up the other day and the handle broke off, rendering it useless. Prior to breaking, however, the major negative was, as noted by many reviewers, the filters. They are very difficult to get and you have to get them a lot--ideally I would have changed them monthly. This might be because I have cats, but they would get really yucky after about 2 weeks, making me wonder what was being spewed into my already dander-filled air.
The T029201 was received promptly, but the ink was completely dried, and we were unable to use it at all, forcing us to purchase another cartridge from another company.
I would love to be able to give a review of my router, but I have yet to receive it. I ordered it, and paid for overnight shipping over 5 days ago. I still have not received my order. Also, I have emailed Vonage's CEO, CFO, and Customer Service Vice President and I still have not received my adapter device. The Customer Service Reps are also VERY rude. I have spoken to over 5 of them, and I have only spoken to one that was kind and understanding. THINK TWICE before signing up for Vonage.
Charge is not held as in the Panasonic product. Can be removed only with a sharp instrument, an action that can damage the camera housing.
When I went to use this printer with MS Works, it shut down that application with the message "out of memory." So, I tried HP chat...took her about 30 minutes to warm up to trying anything. So, she is so slow (I mean minutes between sentences), after about forty minutes, I called HP while I'm waiting on chat. They first try to tell me it's a Microsoft problem. I say no. The only problem is that your printer doesn't work w/Works. (Works prints with other printers.) I told her what the error message was. She forgot. Meanwhile, I'm almost an hour and a half on chat w/NO results. This printer does not work w/MS WORKS! And - HP tech assistance is DEPLORABLE. Truly. Bad.
When it works. I have had consistent problems with this drive, using both firewire and USB. It often does not recognize dvd's that it has burned, and sometimes it will stop reading data halfway through. Also, when this happens, it will disappear from the computer, and you must turn off the drive, disconnect, turn back on the drive, and reconnect. Some firmware definitely needs to be worked on here.When it DOES work, though, it is fast and effective.
1.Product ordered 5/9/11 and never received as of today:6/10/112.Paypal payment made upon ordering,processed and paid. Request through Amazon for refund never acknowleged, by the vendor or by Amazon.3.As far as I'm concerned, this whole transaction was terrible.I subsequently went to Ebay, ordered a 3-pack of 400 APS 25 exposure film for 1/3 less money. I have written it off as a loss of $14+ dollars and will NEVER order anything or deal with or through Amazon again! Ebay has never disappointed me and I have spent a good deal of money with Ebay, and will continue to do so.M.PruzanP.S. My rating is NO STARS
I lost 16GB of priceless footage and photos on my current trip - the card does not mount anymore, and any card recovery tools I have tried so far are not working. Transcend offers no tools to recover, either. Very disappointing. You get what you pay for.
I bought this radio and the FM reception is so bad, that I was actually looking directly at the tower of a 150w station, from less than a quarter of a mile away, and this thing could not receive that station AT ALL, tried my trusty old WMFS220 and it came in just fine on it.
I bought this mouse several years ago for about $15, but now it's $88?!? I certainly hope it has improved tremendously as mine had to be tossed because the ball wasn't even precise enough to point the cursor exactly where you needed it.
When I tried to remove the eyecups cover, one of eyecups came off with it. The way of this Turn-Slide feature works is by using a ball press fit on the main body. Once the cup comes off, the little tiny sliver ball will immedetaly fall off, and there's no way you can find it. I would've expected Nikon does a better job than this. Be very very careful when you remove the conver.
The sound was inferior--tinny to a degree that was downright irritating. It seemed cheaply built with flimsy materials, and it's silly not to include an adapter cable for using other brands of MP3 players. These cables are very inexpensive and would eliminate the need for another, separate order; I didn't notice that it wasn't included. Fortunately, my son had extra cable and the iLuv worked fine with my Creative Zen Nano. The sound was just too lousy, though, and I returned the product. Amazon refunded my purchase immediately. In my experience, their customer service is terrific.
This DVD Recorder was an acceptable product if taken as a DVD recorder - the functions worked acceptably, if not good, the picture was decent and generally everything was not bad.What REALLY was awful was it had a ground-feedback loop. The ground was fed too much power. This carried to the TV which was on the same surge protector. It made the screen fuzzy and made me think my TV was broken for longest time. When removed to be replaced by an upscaling model, the problem was removed. Tried with another Television, the same issue.I would not buy another DVD player from Liteon. I like their drives and components, but I will never buy another thing from them that plugs into the wall!
I love everything about my Epson CX 3810 printer except just a couple things.1. It will not scan text and convert them to word documents. It makes a picture of everything. Great for photos and creating pdf files, but not so great when you need to scan a text document and edit it.2. It flies through the ink. I've bought two replacement black cartridges and one each of all the colors in the last six months. That adds up to roughly $100 and I've printed less than three reams of paper. My old lexmark is more economical.
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 can't even walk around for awhile without them falling out of my ears. I bought these in hopes that I would be able to RUN without the headphones falling out, but I cannot even walk...
This was a waste of money. The manual says that the line out can be connected to stereo system, but when I tried it, the sound was terrible. My old player was fine with line out (MZR55), but this one actually has less features.
The Bose I-pod Docking Station was not delivered by UPS as they stated it was. I disputed the charge on my credit card and it was resolved. I ended up purchasing this item from Target after all. I have to wonder where the package ended up. In hindsight, I should have had it shipped to my business address.I cannot rate this product here on this site since I never received it, but since the field is required, I only gave it one star.Thank you for the follow up.
I bought this item a few months back for an ASUS Eee PC. Sometime later the Eee PC went south in odd ways, and after some tinkering I managed to isolate the 8 GB flash card as a suspect. I reformatted it and put it in a digital camera to see if I got errors there.It worked fine for a while and then I started to get errors while trying to dump pictures from the card after plugging it into my HP desktop. The first error I recovered the card after a file system repair, the second time the card had to be reformatted. Since I couldn't trust it, I tossed it. Incidentally, the HP desktop worked fine with other flash cards.I would say that the card worked fine most of the time in both the Eee PC and the digital camera. Since I have only one sample point to consider, there's no way I have of knowing if there was a real problem with the product, or if the chip I bought was an "outlier" and other chips work fine in general. But I throw out my experience as a data point.
I have a 30&quot; audiovox LCD already, and I was shocked at how much better the picture on the audivox was compared to the Syntax. The product specs say the Syntax is a better telivision but the proof is in the picture. The picture quality was very poor and the colors are just not normal tones. If you plan on hooking up your cable with this TV, buy a differnet TV. The picture is very poor quality. I was very disapointed.
this product literally worked for 2 minutes before it completely crapped out. not even worth 20 cents let alone a couple dollars.
The title says it all. The one and only redeeming factor of this unit is the sound quality. But as an alarm clock it's one of the worst I've ever tried to use. For the same price I suggest the Memorex Mi4290BLK, check out my comparison review of these two units here on amazon at the other alarm clocks site.
Okay... maybe if all you listen to is hip-hop or techno, you want a headphone that delivers nothing but loud, thuddy bass. On the other hand, if you are interested in hearing any detail, any mids, or any kind of balance avoid these phones. Tried using all the different plugs (just in case I was missing something), tried adjusting the EQ (just in case...), tried all different kinds of music (just in case...) Nothing doing, returned them the next day. Avoid, avoid, avoid!
Seldom have I experienced a product so bad its like shocks even the most jaded human sensibilities. This product is worse than junk. Out of the box THIS DVD RECORDER is PURE 100% WORTHLESS! This DVD recorder would likely work better if it were defective OH YES TRUST ME it is REALLY that bad. You can spend eon's mastering its complicated remote control and or button interface producing the DVD of your dreams only to have this scum dog ruin the DVD during its hit or miss finalizing process. If that was not bad enough this products performance over time degrades such that in about six months it morphs effortlessly into a cranky totally useless electronic dung heap. This product taught me when you see the name Phillips do not JUST walk away from their product without puchasing the garbage Run! Run!! RUN!!!Buy this product only if you want to impress your Trash collection people with the high end bright pretty looking techno-garbage you throw away because, thats all this Phillips DVD recorder unit is good for.
I read the reviews here before purchasing. It seemed like a risk but I thought I would give it a try since im going on a cross country road trip soon. Well im back from my trip, the detector worked for 1 day. Went to turn it on the second day, it presented some kind of error code and never worked again. What a piece of crap. Do not buy.
I purchased this remote about 3 months ago to work with my Samsung Plasma TV, a Directv HD-DVR and a Yamaha YSB-1100 AV/speaker. Installation was a pain, since the User Interface is completely useless. For example, I had to program the remote and the RF adapter separately to use with the DVR (even though the DVR works on RF, I had to use the adapter and keep the DVR on IR). Well the instructions say to first plug in the remote via USB, then they instruct you to plug in the Adapter via USB, they DONT say unplug the harmony, so needless to say the software is too stupid to differentiate between the 2.I have a real simple setup, a TV, an AV receiver (the yamaha) and the DVR, and a PlayStation 3 (but the only thing the harmony can do is select the TV and AV receiver inputs since the PS3 uses Bluetooth). No complex switching at all. Well after screwing around for several hours, I finally got it to work, then it would lock up, or it would get stuck continously sending unwanted commands, the only way to make it stop was to pull the battery. Then when I would select an activity like Watch TV, it should turn on the TV, the AV receiver, and the DVR thats it....then 20 seconds later it would change the TV input. I called support, and they said they fixed it, but it kept doing it, I cant seem to figure out how make it stop. I've been in the computer business for 27 years, I design complex enterprise SOA architectures, and I can say that I'm qualified to call this thing a piece of *%V)&*t. I hope I can still return it, since i've had it for about 3 months. But now I sit with 3 remotes on the coffee table, and couldnt be happier, no more cursing at this thing. This should be a tip off, Logitech has a support division solely responsible with the 1000. I cant speak to the other harmony remotes, but this is an awful device. It doesnt feel well i the hand, hard to use with one hand, no intuitive buttons to feel, just a real bad idea, with poor execution.
It seems as if every time I want to use the camera, the battery is dead. I find that if I charge it and try to use it the next day, I should expect very much. I'm going to purchase a new battery and see how that goes, but I shouldn't have to do so.
My hope was to get a networked device to play on a TV the audio and video content from my PC. This product looked like it would do the job. I installed the software without any problems and I thought all was well until I played my first video. The picture quality was horrible. I thought there must be some mistake so I displayed a picture. It also looked really bad. The next picture I tried wouldn't display at all and that's when I noticed the software server running on my PC crashed. While I could have got a bad unit, I decided not to waste any more time on this product and sent it back.
Our house has lots of solid rock walls and this booster hasn't made any difference in our signal strength. Maybe in normal homes with sheetrock walls it will help, but not in ours. Kind of disappointed since our internet provider replaced our router. Can't get internet throughout the house anymore. Hate standing in my kitchen in order to surf the web.
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.
The outgoing message that I tried to record sounded terrible, so I have to use the default outgoing message. To delete a message you hit the on/off button -- not very intuitive as sometimes it just shuts the machine off if your timing is not right. I've had it for over a year, it works fine, but I'm looking to replace it for something of better quality that's easier to use.
I loved the TV until it developed a mottled horizontal stripe about 3/4" at random vertical locations. I called Samsung support who said it was out of warranty going by the date code on the TV. I didn't agree. They told me they had no remedy for me other than a full cost repair estimated to be about half the initial cost of the TV. They suggested I write to the office of their President to plead for a concession on the cost of the repair. I got no response at all.So, now my attic is graced with a useless relic to remind me never again to buy a Samsung product. I guess they don't need my business.
I bought these on a whim. I'd been using a set of Sennheiser MX500's, earphones that are a fraction of the price of the Sony's. I figured I'd try something new.In terms of comfort, the Sony's are better, and that's the only reason these things get a 2-star rating. They are very comfortable to wear (they even come with different sized earpieces so you can choose the most comfortable ones). They also eliminate outside noise almost completely, way better than the Sennheisers do.In terms of design, the Sony's are awful. Due to the design, the weight is not distributed equally. The cable coming from the right earbud is 3x as long as the cable coming from the left earbud. One ear gets pulled on more than the other. The cable is ridiculously too short--fine for if your music player is in your shirt pocket, but inadequate if you want to carry it in your hand or in a pants pocket. They give an extension cable with the unit, but it's far too LONG. If I attach the cable and put the buds in my ear, the cable almost reaches the floor (and I'm six feet tall). Poor, poor design.Finally and most importantly, in terms of sound quality, the Sony's don't hold a candle to the Sennheisers. Very tinny and shrill sounding. They hurt my ears even at low volume. They sound like a cheap set of phones.Save some cash--if you're looking for a good pair of earbuds at a good price, skip the Sony's and get the Sennheisers (which Amazon sells by the way).
This unit stinks. Horrible sound. After only 4 months the only sound that will come out of this unit is a high pitch screech, the feedback locks-up my Sansa. The fact that this unit works with the Sansa 280 is not a big benefit. You would be far better off connecting this unit to some other speaker system.
Be careful when ordering this. The packaging says it works with Panasonic cordless phones excluding models prior to 2003 and model numbers KX-TG2000 and KX-TG4000. What they don't tell you is the power jack will not fit newer Panasonic Dect 6.0 telephones.
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.
All static all the time. This transmitter is just lousy. There's all kinds of static and disk drive noise on top of the signal. Even in a rattly work truck the signal to noise ratio is unacceptably low. Don't even pay $1 for the Maxell product. I suffered with it a long time until a friend gave me a Griffin Road Trip. The signal from that thing is MUCH better plus it has a removeable module that allows sending sound output from my home computer to my home stereo.
Product showed up and immediately overloaded my APC unit. I've contacted Amazon and they never return any correspondence. $90 wasted on this product.
These sound great and fit great. They're very comfortable. However, the green wrap around the cable has dryrotted and split apart exposing the cable inside where the cable goes into the plug to plug into your mp3 player, and it also did the same thing at the other end of the cable where it terminates into the actual neck band. If they put a better wrap around the cable on this thing, this would be a five star review.
It says that it fits that model but it only fits the newer model ones. I have an older one from around 2007-2009 and this battery is not made for that. I read some of the other reviews who talk about how to mod this battery to fit but it doesn't really make sense. I think that the battery I received is not like the ones they received.BEWARE: you cannot return this since it is technically a "hazardous material" so make sure it fits before you buy it. Caveat emptor!
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.
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'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.
Not a good buy Very poor speaker, even for a small one. Adjacent channel and bleed over occurs frequently on FM and AM even from stations that are many miles away. Controls are somewhat confusing.Not one of Chinas better exports.
I was really excited to get this mouse after reading some of the reviews. For the first couple of weeks it worked great...now all of a sudden the mouse stops working at random...sometimes upwards of 5-10 seconds.I have my mouse about 4ft from my wireless router, and only about 5 inches from the charging station...so any interference should be very minimal and I don't think that is the problem.Quite a few other people have had this problem as well(check the forums on the Logitech website)...and some have had to send back their mouse 3 TIMES before they got one that actually worked properly. If you are using this mouse for a lot of gaming like myself...get ready from some potential aggravation.This really seems to be a hardware issue that is still yet to be addressed. If I could do it all over again, I would get a different mouse, from a different company.
I, too, purchased this CD player for my 8 year old daughter. I am really impressed with the sound quality for the price. If you plan to leave this player stationary (on a desk, etc.), I think you will be more then pleased. Also, it's an excellent gift for a young child, who doesn't need a top-of-the-line player. The price is VERY reasonable, and the unit is straightforward and easy to use.
This is an easy one. Let my mistake be your warning. These headphones are a very poor purchase for the following reasons:(a) Bass response is pathetic. I've tried everything to get these headphones to sound better than a tinny telephone speaker. I used every foam and rubber ear insert provided by Shure--none of them can seal to my ears adequately to produce even passable bass tones. (And my ears are well within the boundaries of normal shape and size.) Try playing rap or dance music over these E2's--you'll probably want to rip them from your ears, throw them on the ground and stomp on them in pure disgust like I did. It occurred to me that some high end speakers and headphones need a break-in period before they meet their full potential, so I ran the E2's on and off for a few days at different volumes. They still suck.(b) The earpieces supplied by Shure are a joke. The clear rubber earpieces are so thick that they refuse to mold to your ear canal. They're also made from a slippery type of rubber and will slide out at the slightest tug. The foam inserts are even worse. True, the foam inserts tend to stay in better, but they rip at the inside of your ear like sandpaper, and they don't seal enough to keep the bass tight. You'll have plenty of outside noise with those foam inserts. On top of all that, the foam inserts are a hideous orange that will make you look like you belong in the control room at a 1960's NASA launch. I guess some people will be into that look, but my guess is that most people won't want to ruin the aesthetic of their MP3 player with these ugly, underperforming headphones.(c) Obviously, given the above, these headphones are wildly overpriced. Adding insult to injury is the fact that the Sony Fontopia in-ear models (like the MDR-EX71SL) sound light years better than the E2's and are about one-third the price. Do yourself a favor and buy three Sony MDR-EX71SL's and pass on these ridiculous E2's.After reading the other reviews of these headphones on Amazon and other sites, I can only come to one of three conclusions. Either Shure is astroturfing this product, or people have no idea what good headphones sound like, or my E2's are defective. I highly doubt the latter, but since no store that I know of will let you return used headphones, I'll probably never know. I suspect most people writing reviews of these only know what the crummy OEM headphones included with their player sound like.Do yourself a favor--avoid this pretender high-end product at all costs.
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.
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.
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 do not know who the owner of this page is, but they are not people I will deal with ever again. Make sure you read ALL the reviews and take them all in to consideration. I bought an amp from this person for $600, and the bank took the money and payed this person. The very next day, my order was canceled and they reposted the amp I attemped to buy for $850. I have been watching this amp for about 4 months prior to the purchase and they have had plenty of time to change the price if that is what they wanted. I also emailed them about the situation and almost a month and a half later, I still have no respose. Good luck buying from this person.
Not trustworthy....just ups and died on me for no reason. Don't put anything on here you care about!
Mine did a little better than the person's who worked for 4 months. Mine lost all but one port in 5 months. The set up is great, but if it's going to die so quickly, there are better products out there.
I had purchased this radio because of the size and the display being LCD intead of the typical LEDs for CB radios. I have to say, I've made a huge mistake in buying this radio. Here are the reason why you should not waste your money on this el cheapo radio:1-Case is made of plastic and not typical metal on most CB radios.2-Unless the radio was directly wired to the battery, it loses the last channel set during the time when you turned off the radio.3-Lack of NB/ANL makes it hard to screen out noise, and it really picks up lots of noise from your car and elsewhere.4-In a noisy environment, hard to make out the sound coming from the radio, it's also very hard on the ear. I wound up turning it off more than leaving it on, so it defeats the purpose.If you're on the market for a compact 40channel radio, consider the alternative such as the UNIDEN PRO-520XL, it has much better construction and it has the ANL/Squelch/RF Gain and has much better receive than the Cobra. I know, because I owned both radios and 520XL beats the pants out of the Cobra 19DX IV hands down. I am really hoping for all you potential buyers of this radio to consider the alternatives and don't let the looks of this radio fool you. If you're on a budget, consider the Midland 1001Z 40 Channel CB, these radios can be made to scream and you can easily full truckers making them think that you're running a Galaxy "DX" radio.
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.
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I bought an Extreme Card for my G4 from ameris and it was faultydidn't load and wouldn't let the computer come on. Sent a note on the feedback and didn't get any response. Looks like I will have to eat the card and the cost. Not very happy with the vendor that amazon let sell the product on their site.
The ink quality was low and failed to print without making a line through the print. Even when the printer was prompted to use the best quality printing you could still barely read the print. Very disappointed.
initially, i was very excited about purchasing this unit. I did extensive research and the rio volt came up time and time again. I decided to plunk down the [money] at [a local retailer].Initially, it worked great with no problems. That was about 3 months. Afterwards, it was nothing but annoying to say the least. The unit seems picky when it comes to the brand of blank cd's you use. i used memorex cd's and it worked fine, but with any other brand, it wouldn't even spin up the cd and the words "NO DISC" continued to come up. Later, the unit wouldn't even load up the Memorex CD's. Sometimes i'd have to restart the unit 10 times before the unit would load the MP3's off of the cd. Then, it would skip like crazy. I actually let it skip and try to play through one song... a 4 minute song took about 27 minutes to play because it skipped so badly. I did make several attempts to clean the lens with a good cd lens cleaner, but it made absolutely no difference whatsoever.The battery life dwindled considerably over the course of a few months. It started to give me 14 hours of life from 2 AA batteries (as promised at the website), but soon, i was lucky to get 4 hours with rechargable nickel hydride batteries.I live in a cold climate and they player just seemed to never want to warm up sometimes. I would never leave something so expensive in my car... but when i would use it in my car after warming it up, it continued to give me problems. I'm not sure if the problems with the unit are caused by the cold or by terrible construction. Either way, it's a piece of junk.I did like the remote control on the headphones, but the earbuds that are included sound terrible which meaned that i had to purchase additional headphones. The carry case that comes with the unit is absolutely useless and hardly seems worthy of using. How much does someone have to spend to get a protective carry case that isn't as thin as a piece of paper? i think [the cost] is more than sufficent to justify a real "protective" case.If you're looking for a portable MP3 player worthy of your time and your hard earned income, i would highly recomend the Creative Labs Jukebox any day over this. I replaced my Rio Volt with one and i have been in absolute MP3 heaven ever since.Do yourself a favor... walk right past this unit at the store and pick up a Creative Labs Jukebox. Rio needs to serriously rethink the way they do things and treat their customers because they've completely lost me as a customer and more are sure to follow if they buy one of these overpriced paperweights.
Love Amazon, order most of my stuff here.Use them at least 30-50 times per year.Rarely have a bad experience.Ordered this itme, a month and half later--stillwaiting for it. Per Amazon procedure, I emailed thevendor-never got a response. If it is back-ordered(which they never said it was), just let me know.The delay is causing me some problems as I cannot travel with the item that it covers/protects.I hope that I never have to deal with them again.Will continue to order here, just not with thisvendor.Thanks for reading.Reggie L
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.
Pros:Works in left or right hand.Great to use when you don't have a surface for a mouse or trackball.Cons:Trackball is too loose (rattles) making it feel like its broken or defective.Not as responsive as other trackballs.Feels like it is worth less than it looks.Conclusion: Missed the Mark!I thought this would be a great alternative to laptop trackpad. I am returning this because I prefer to use my trackpad on my laptop to this.
i didnt have it for to long befor it blow up started smoking bad. and quit workin. it was nice and good while it lasted ill give it that and it would hit really hard but still didnt last. but it didnt last to long.
I purchased this Visor from Amazon after doing a lot of research on the web site and decided this was the most appropriate PDA to get my wife for Christmas. I ordered it on 11-19-01 and with free shipping, received it about a week later (free shipping means snail mail). The PDA was very nice looking and easy to set up. I entered only one address (ours). I put the PDA in the deluxe leather case that I also purchased and turned it off for the rest of the day. The next day, the unit failed to turn on. I followed the provided instructions and tried to reset it without any luck. I also changed out the two AAA batteries without any luck. I also tried the online Amazon instructions for trouble shooting this PDA and the result is to return the unit because there was nothing else to do. This left a very sour taste in my mouth and now I'm looking into the Palm series at the local Fry's Electronic store. (I did purchase a Palm series PDA and yes I had to pay tax and spend my time in line, but at least the unit is still working). Beware of Visor!! Its a clone of the Palm and we know clones don't always perform like the original.
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.
This product only worked for a few months. I thought it cooled the laptop very well so I purchased two more to replace it and they have all stopped working. The fans won't spin anymore.
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.
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.
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!
Wow, I am very surprised to see this 3 yr old product still selling in the market. This was Kodak's product line from 2007. What surprises me even more is the price they are offering it at. These days, you could purchase a 8 inch digital photo frame under $80 at most dot coms and retailers.
i keep all my pregnant patients vital information on my jornada.So,, at the patients first visit i type in the information.Then i ira the information to my IPAQ 3600 which I carry with me at all times.TO me the jornada 728 is my computereven thou i active syn my jornada to my desktop. I have several offices so my jornada keeps me mobile .For me the jornada iseasier to carry around than a notebook or laptop.
As an outdoor enthusiast, I placed the "regarded" Motorola T5950R FRS/GMRS 2-way radio pair on my Christmas list. While attempting to acquire this set in a "big box" chain sporting goods store, my father was "steered" to the alleged Motorola model T6500 by a store associate who said that model was a new replacement for the T5950. Subsequently, he placed an order (for $40 less) on Amazon. After being informed of this, I decided to do some web research, and interestingly found that the model T6500 was NOT to be found ANYWHERE on the Motorola web site. A second order was placed here a few days later for the "trusty" T5950 set.Seems the T6500 is "licensed knockoff" of the T5950 by Motorola's mainland-Chinese electronics manufacturer. The units look the same (except for the khaki face plate cover). The features are identical--as is the packaging. Only a small indication on the rear of the T6500 package discloses that the product is "Manufactured and sold by Giant International, Ltd., official licensee for this product." Furthermore, it is warranted and supported EXCLUSIVELY by the MANUFACTURER-NOT MOTOROLA! `Just ask a world-band shortwave radio hobbyist about "warranty service and support" from ANY Chinese OEM producer selling "direct" here in the states, and you'll run away...FAST!Now...To the "differences"...and there ARE some-ALL performance related. While Motorola may license their name, logo, and design to an offshore OEM producer, you can be sure that they reserve their customer support AND several technical enhancements for models THEY specifically brand and market.A side by side comparison between the genuine Motorola T5950 and its T6500 "imposter" reveals several performance issues. The T5950 has relatively good coverage (considering the communications class); audio loudness and clarity that are sufficient for reliable reception on a congested and "spotty" broadcast service; and NOAA Weather Station reception that is fairly good...even 30-50 miles from the desired station. I did not compare the T6500s transmit-receive coverage, but its audio quality and "punch" are WELL BELOW that of the "genuine" T5950. Furthermore, Weather Band reception on my T6500 sample (both units in the set) was very nearly NONFUNCTIONAL.In conclusion: It is well worth spending a few bucks more for the "Real McCoy" genuine Motorola T5950 (I actually spent $4 LESS with a rebate here on Amazon). You'll appreciate the "domestic support", improved transmit audio quality, and a weather receiver that actually may save your life when you're out on the water!
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.
Now it looks like it has had cigarette smoke blown on it repeatedly even though no one I know smokes. I wouldn't buy again. Won't refund the shipping that is almost half the cost though if I did return per policy. I have contacted the company regarding getting a replacement - sent me black one instead and I love it. Recommend the black one
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.
Below is my review BEFORE the junk stopped working a month later. My revised one should be here shortly. THIS ITEM IS CRAP!!!Foolishly I wrote:I've read all of the bad reviews about this product and must admit there are too many of them for there not to be some validity. However, I purchased this product for my husband for father's day and we both LOVE IT!!! He uses it daily and to date we have not had any problems.He doesn't mind removing and recharging the battery after each use. The picture quality is brilliant. The sound is awesome and it is a great bargain. Got it at target for $217 with a $20 gift card.I've read that I need to give it time to live up to it's bad reputation. I will post an update if I need to, but so far....GREAT!!!!!
I have a Panasonic microwave that's worked perfectly for years. The first trial of this popper produced good popcorn but a funny smell came out of my microwave. Now the microwave can't even heat water.Pretty upsetting... to be out over $100 now. No warning on the box about Panasonic microwave ovens.
This product is supposed to restore full functionality of steering wheel controls. How ever I noticed that it doesn't always work. Usually the next song button stops working or it magically changes into previous song for either of the buttons. The volume button always works that isn't an issue. The mode button also does crazy stuff where it sometimes turns the device on or off, other times it may just mute it while it is still on, other times it changes the function from USB to Radio etc... Strange! Not to pleased with this product when it isn't working (40% of the time) but happy when it is (60% of the time)
Bought for use with iPod during excercise. Design around your ear works, but the driver only fits half way into the ear. This prevents you from hearing music. I tried to push in the driver, but it kept popping out. Terrible design. DO NOT BUY!! I usually like Sony equipment, but this item is awful.
This bag is sub-par for frequent travelers and Wenger doesn't stand by their product at all. In less than 2 years the first one I purchased broke in the handle and a wheel fell off. I bought a second one and after one year the whole handle apparatus not only snapped, it came out of the bag altogether. The first time this happened I contacted the manufactuer several times and they ignored me. I was forced to buy another one because I had to leave again and needed a bag and also was thinking it may have been just a flaw in that particular bag so I was going to give it another chance. After the second bag broke I knew this bag was poorly made. This bag should last for a very long time. I do travel 2-4 days a week and run through the airport a lot so in a nutshell this bag is poorly made for people like me. I do not recommend it if you travel a lot.
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.
EP-87, code for "take you to the cleaners", first you pay a small fortune for the printer. Next up, bleed you dry on very, expensive toner. Then bend you over a drum for the drum replacement!!!!!!!Here is some wisdom form a sore butt... Base you printer purchase on the cost of the toner, period. The kind that you can refill yourself, the yield is easily half from what listed for the product. You can't do that with a new Cannon printer anymore.I use to tell everyone I know, "go Cannon"!!! Now, Run, don't walk from Cannon!!!
I bought this scanner shortly before Christmas in haste based on recommendations that the image quality would be excellent. I installed it shortly after Christmas after purchasing a separate USB cable, because the one included was too short, and downloading Win/XP software, because the included software was marginally XP-compatible. Once I got everything installed, the frustration increased. I can't scan to copy (my main use for a scanner) because that utility is incompatible with my HP Photosmart printer. I can't scan to fax since no such utility is available. Scanning to files is very slow and noisy, and directions for adjusting resolution, etc. are totally inconsistent with actual operation. The OCR package lacks much-needed flexibility. Contacting Tech Support at Epson and the software company, NewSoft, has been completely useless. As an Engineering executive, I do a great deal of work with computers, and this is clearly the worst software I've ever seen.If it's too late to return this scanner, I'll donate it to a school as a charitable contribution (and hope that the school accepts it). In any case, I'll do more research and get a scanner from another manufacturer. Further, I'll never buy any Epson product again. By the way, the one star rating is one too many.
This thing crashed my computer three times (blue screen of death), not even worth returning or trying to get my money back. In the trash!
These headphones fit very well on my head, and the sound is good. But, mine keep dying on me (I'm now on my third pair in a year), so if you're looking for a long lasting set of headphones, you've come to the wrong place! The bass is ok in these, but it's not the greatest.
As other reviewers have pointed out, this unit, with firmware 1.52.02, will lock up every time you go to e.g. msn and try to watch a video. The unit appears to be functioning, the lights blink just as before, but no data makes it to the PC and pointing a browser at the router or pinging it results in nothing but time outs. The only fix is to power cycle the unit (reset button is ineffective) and then the video will load and play.As others have pointed out, this has been known (not to me until after I purchased the unit) in the community for quite some time and Linksys has not updated the firmware since 2005.What does that say about other products they sell? If they won't even admit that there is a problem, what other bugs exist that you don't know are being caused by your linksys router and that they will not admit or fix?They don't even have the option of loading the older firmware in order to re-enable the video.Best of luck, an ex-linksys fan.
On my Dell workstation 670 with Windows XP Professional this reader is not recognized at all. Other, simpler USB readers are recognized fine. I had hoped it would be faster than other readers.
I bought the iBot Web Cam for my Mac, and it was not what I expected. First of all you can't disconnect the firewire cable in order to add a longer cable. Second you need to be in a well lit area, other wise the camera display is very poor. The worst part about the whole thing is the customer service I received from Orange Micro, I will never shop for the products again.
The data socket and/or cable on this player was of such poor quality that no connection could be made. No charge no data no detection NOTHNG! A replacement cable (mine) would charge the unit but again no data or detection. Wasted three hours of my life before sending it back to the MFR. Notice now that they are selling refurbished units which to me means tons of returns. My "black" unit was mainly white with a black front only. Zero stars!
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 got this in April 2007 for use with my iPod 5.5 (80 GB model). It doesn't work at all--won't charge the iPod. For me, it was a waste of money, but it would cost more to return it than I'd get back.Susan K
The old HP toner lasted over 4 years and dozens of packs of paper. This one lasted about 2 months and half a pack of paper.
I ordered the Oritron DVD600 DVD-Video Player and frankly -- it stinks. The first one played about 6 DVD's OK, before freaking out and flashing colored static-like blocks all over the screen. Amazon was great -- they immediately shipped a replacement Oritron DVD600 DVD-Video Player, no charge. I thought that was the end of it. But no. This replacement one freaked out too -- after playing 4 DVD's successfully -- the same flashing colored static-like blocks all over the screen. :-(This was definitely not faulty DVD's -- they all play perfectly in my computer's DVD player. In fact DVD #4 which played perfectly this afternoon -- now will not play without all the colored &quot;static&quot;. Remote stopped responding properly too.Give this one a miss. I am shipping it back and buying the Toshiba.
Once I recieved this item, I noticed the packaging was terrible and it looked used.The CD player did not work.
I purchased my 50" Samsung HD DLP from Circuit Scity, and while I love having this unit, the picture leaves much to be desired at times. Shortly after buying it, it developed horizontal dark lines about 4" apart eminating from both sides of the screen. There was also an effect called "shimmering" which basically looked like out of focus contour lines around bright sections of the images. Fortunately, I purchased an extended warrantly plan. Circuit City staff was excellent. A technician came out, examined the set and determined it was the light engine. He came back a week later with the part and that greatly improved the picture quality. Shortly after that, it has developed dark shimmering. It's very noticable in low light images, such as when the scene takes place in a dark room or outdoors at night. The dark shimmering makes viewing scenes almost unwatchable. I'll calling for another service appt now. I've always had excellent luck with Samsung products but I'd buy another set if I had to do it over again and do more research of owner's reviews. I'd never, ever buy one without the extended warranty.
If the product's concept could save it - this would have gotten 5 stars. One dongle to read your Memory Stick, Secure Digital Media, CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and IBM Microdrive cards. The produc, in reality, falls flat. It has a hard time trying to read CompactFlash cards, and it WON'T READ SmartMedia cards at all.Support is a joke, telling me to put the card in another way (didn't help even with the media on which it WAS possible to do so). I guess the only thing I can recommend to everyone is just get a LOT of USB hubs, and run all the dongles for all the media you use - which means if you need a solution for SmartMedia, CompactFlash, SD Media, and Memory Stick, you need a card reader for EACH one of them independantly. The all in one idea of these readers just DON'T work...
Only masochists should buy this printer. Yes, when the 820 works it provides excellent prints but let it sit for two weeks then a print head get clogged. It takes most of a [price] cartridge to clean it out with the nozzle utility, but it will clog again quickly.Very frustrating to own.
It says that it includes the receiver and the transmitter, while it only contains a receiver. I had to buy the transmitter separatelly and spend over $30 because of it. I have bought about 20 items from Amazon ove the past two years. I have sent them a emailed feedback about the misrepresentation from which I've only had a generic response irrelevant to my the situation.I have never wrote a single review to them until now, as I was satisfied with past purchases
I was pleased with my system when I first received it. My iPod worked well with it and the sound quality was enough for me. I was immediately annoyed by how bright the display was in my dark bedroom but I had read about that in the reviews so I couldn't blame the unit. I also had trouble setting the alarm -- not sure if that was user error or a problem with the clock. After about two months the radio stopped working. I sent the unit back to the manufacturer over two weeks ago and I have heard nothing from them. It's difficult to get anyone on the phone. I'm pretty disappointed with what looked like a good buy.
This unit has some serious memory issues. Just got two of these products and lost all of the titles after one week of operation, on one of the units. Sony Tech Support, at the first level, told me simply re-enter all the information. There is no way that I will go through this unless Sony comes up with a fix. This problem has nothing to do with power loss since the units are connected to a UPS. A UPS should not be required anyway since the memory is supposed to non-volatile. The players have some firmware problem that mess up memory intermittently.I am in discussions with Sony to elevate this issue and to come up with a firmware fix.
I could not make this device work reliably with my iPod Touch. If I held my mouth just right and kinda sorta cocked the iPod at an angle, I could get sound out of the speakers, but it never charged my iPod.I called Altec Lansing tech support who told me I had to use an adapter that came with my iPod. In fact I had tried the adapter, and I belived the problem was most likely the docking adapter built into iM600. According to Altec Lansing, I couldn't possibly be right about that.I was also very dissapointed to discover that the iM600 Audio Visual connection is not compatible with the iPod touch. Apparently it only works with the older iPods. For a unit in this price range, I had expected the manufacturer to provide a product compatible with the latest Apple products.
To sum up this printer, it is a pain in the a**. It won't take the paper that I have loaded in, and if it does it will often get jammed. I had an assignment due for one of my classes with 20 minutes to spare, it took 15 minutes for the printer to print a complete copy. Then I discovered that some of my answers were wrong, but even though it took less than 1 minute to correct them I couldn't get the printer to print another copy in time. I would advise anyone thinking about buying this printer to avoid it, as I wouldn't even recommend it even if they were giving it out for free.
Used for two fishing trips which it worked fine for. Now it's completely dead. I didn't drop it or anything it just stopped working.
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.
These claim to be "lightweight" over the ear headphones. Lightweight means cheap in this instance. They are cheap on price yes, but also cheaply made. They are flimsier than my old earphones and not nearly as light as my old ones. I thought the sound wasn't as good either. I don't like the cords going to both earphones, they seem to be cumbersome. I do not recommend these no matter how inexpensive they are.
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.
The earbuds that came with my IPOD work a million times better!! I was so dissappointed when I first tried the V Moda that I thought maybe my IPOD was broken. When I switched back to the earbuds that came with my IPOD, the music was beautiful again, rich full bodied, but when I put the V Moda back on, the music sounded like I was listening from a tin can, under water and heavily medicated. God awful product. Does anybody test these items before presented on my beloved Amazon?
Everyone who has written in is correct. This is not a good machine. The first one I got did not work, so I figured it was a lemon. I exchanged it. The second one worked for a month or so and then lost its ability to play back complete messages remotely. It just cut out part way thru message, but message(s) was/were there when I got home. ATT has now sent me a third machine and it is set up. Figure I have a month to decide what to purchase next. I too would score it a &quot;zero&quot; if only I could.
A bullet point list of what is wrong with this camera1 - the software on the CD does not work - in fact the CD pretty much contains nothing - a clerical error on a massive scaled, unmentioned on DLink's website2 - If/when you finally figure this out, the software available on the DLink web site (that IPView pile of turdware and the ffdshow jokeware) are horrible to use, and that's when they work at all.3 - The camera makes Hitchcockian cameo appearances on your network, and shows lots of green, blue or black screens. Once in a blue moon, you might see something that resembles a picture, but don't be fooled; it's probably just showing you a still of something that happened an hour ago, right before it stopped working.4 - I cannot find any way of telling the camera's current firmware, but I'm not able to upgrade it anyway, because...5 - I bought this camera from komplett.ie, but it is not supported in the UK or Ireland! If I update from the US site it says I may render the camera unusable! Mind you, I can't imagine this camera being more unusable than it is now!6 - on top of that are the other issues mentioned on other reviews here, like the laughable motion detection etc. which I won't go into.This is not a review written by a technophobe. I built the computer that I bought the camera for, and I work with computers every day. I cannot stress this enough. Do not, under any circumstances, buy this camera. It's dangerously useless.
This product is so impossible; stations are so close together that they interfere with each other. The previous Sony model that I bought from Amazon (a bit less expensive) had a DIGITAL READ-OUT so finding the station/channel I wanted was simple...unfortunately it gave out after I had it for 9 years (not bad). This thing is bigger, clunkier, uglier, troublesome and, basically, useless.
I have been a longtime fan of HP All-in-one's. This one changed my mind. I tend to buy the newest and keep it until it is way past due for replacement. I bought this when it first came out as my last HP All-In-One was no longer compatible with my new software no matter how many patches I added.I had it about 6 months and then the plastic on the paper tray started to bend. I took it apart and tried to resituate it and it just never went back in. So I printed for a few months with the paper spewing out across the floor. Then the noises started. I lived with that for a while and then finally the print train just stopped moving.That was the end of my 15 year relationship with HP! A printer should not just die like that after less than a year... I wasn't even using it daily.My recommendation - keep your money...for something else
My previous camera was a cheapo 4 meg Kodak...$120...but it had a small viewing screen so I decided to splash out on this baby...6 megapixels, anti-shake technology and 2.7" screen...what a disappointment! I cannot get a sharp picture and the colors are washed out lacking in vividness...the auto-focus is very poor indeed...As an added inconvenience, I am a Mac OSX user and the software provided by Casio isn't compatible with MAC OSX, but they don't tell you this until you get the product in the mail...Overall great viewing screen, awful pictures...don't buy this item.
This is a FANTASTIC printer. Reliable, clear printing, a work horse although it doesn't double print without an expensive add on. But, you have to replace everything all the time. I think their toners come half empty and we have had to replace the photoconductor unit for both the color and black and white more than twice. We have TWO people in our office and have only had it a couple of years.
I got this product for about $14. Later on I got a similar wallet for just $6 and the worst part was that it was of a better quality.
It arrived fast and its easy to use, (just plug it in), but the quality is HORRIBLE. While it amplifies the sound really nicely, ALL clarity is gone, I couldnt even hear my music through the static. I've ordered other sound cards on Amazon for just a few cents more, you should too.
Most laptops have beveled bottoms and the holding arms of this stand do not extend far enough out to keep the laptop secured at steeper inclines.
I turned the GPS on....I cant do any thing with it there is an "X" on the screen. I tried many times to turn it on and off, but it still not working.Right now i'm about to call customer service and return it.
Antenna came with a slight bend to it. Should have sent it back but used it anyway. Was not in original box. Was supposed to be new. Did not make much difference in signal strength. Went from a 20% signal to 28-30% so it did improve some. This is not the product you need if you realy want to improve signal strength. According to Belkin you need their network access point device F5D7130. Have not tried this yet but plan to if I expand my network.
WG111 V2 is NOT recognized by TIVO. V1 is.Verify with the seller BEFORE you buy.Ilearned the hard way
I just bought an Exilim EX -Z60 and the case is too small. It's quite a nice looking leather case, but useless to me and it will cost $2 for re-stocking fee and $4 to ship back for a $10 case. Too, bad I also paid $8 for shipping so overall it's $18 down the drain. Maybe if I put the camera in the dryer it will shrink and then fit nicely into the case.Per the back of the case package it says it fits Exilim S Series and Z series. So they are big liers.
I love Canon products. I love the zoombrowser software. I LOVED my S200 digital elph. So I upgraded..I bought 2 S500's, and had 3 friends buy one with me, (including my girlfriend). I am embarrased to say, the pics aren't very good. I am a photographer, and have tried every manual feature on this camera to try and improve the pictures. They rarily turn out sharp, and it is very hard NOT to wash the pics out with the flash (even with the pre-flash feature). The 5MP doesn't seem to matter. BTW, turn off the zone focus and go center weighted, the zone focus will drive you nuts picking the wrong subjects. I called canon, and they think I'm wrong, but I'm not. I have defended it to my unhappy friends- but not anymore. E-bay here I come... Anyone know of a good, compact digital camera?
This is one of the worst products I have ever purchased! I was hesitant to spend almost $20 for what amounts to 12 pieces of plastic, but I thought it might be good insurance for my $300 PDA. It is pretty much impossible to peel them from their backing without getting finger prints on the sticky side. I tried using tweezers and this damages the plastic. Once I got it partially peeled back, they are so sticky, it is almost impossible to get it on straight. Then there were so many air bubbles, I couldn't get a fraction of them out. The plastic was damaged by my efforts. I'm hoping that I didn't hurt the PDA display.There has to be a better alternative!
Broke the first time I used it, wind tipped it over, broke the handle off.Bought one with retractable spikes instead.
I found these a total waste of money. The polarising filter glued itself to the UV filter & could not be removed. I bought a cheap Starblitz Uv filter for 22 euros which worked pefectly. I eventually separated the filters & tried the polarising filter on my Hoya UV filter. It glued itself immediately to the UV filter & cannot be removed!! I did not have this problem with previous Hoya filters.It got 1 star only because I clicked that by mistake!
This isn't worth the money. Save your pennies for a few more weeks & buy a different MP3 player. This is little more than a toy included in a cereal box.
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!
First of all,a statement.I'm network engineer with several years experience in the industry.I've seen all kinds of network equipment,set hundreds of appliances from all flavors and types,and Cisco,as vendor is my favorite.Or should I say,was my favorite?To make long story short - this appliance was just a nightmare to configure and working with.It seems there are few annoying bugs in the current firmware release(4.2.1.02). Not something you would expect a good QA team can neglect.For example - you can not backup the config using IE or Mozilla.You simply can't.Backup works well with Chrome however.This one,by the way, was confirmed as bug by vendor support engineer.But more annoying than the bugs was a technical support provided under Cisco brand to this device.It simply terrible.Service level that you would expect from a local computer shop,but not from Cisco.I would recommend both enterprise and home users to stay away from this particular model,and from Cisco SMB products in general.
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!
These are really nice cases, I use them to mail DVD's and CDs. However upon opening the package about 10% of the cases have broken hinges.
I purchased this for a 50mm prime canon lens. Have always had good luck with Tiffen products but when it arrived I noticed the glass filter was "loose" inside the ring allowing it to shift around slightly and make noise as it "clicks" against the ring. I returned it without issue through amazon and they promptly sent a new one. Initially it seemed ok, but within a couple minutes of handling it presented with the same issue. I took a few pictures with it anyway just to see how it would do.....Big glare spots...which certainly could be due to lack of talent and skill but when I read other reviews glare was noted as a problem from some users . Either way the filter should not slide around and make any noise in my opinion.I'd add a photo with the glare issues but not seeing a link to do so. Someone with more experience may be able to tell if it is the lens, the filter or the user...
I found the device worked perfectly...as long as it was plugged in to the wall or the computer. Kind of defeats the purpose of being portable. The software worked great and the device looks great, very solid. After the fact I wished I bought 4 of the same item, found one that worked, and returned the others since from the other reviews it seems there's a 50/50 shot they actually work. I wrote to TAO technical support and they said to press the power button from a certain angle for up to 10 seconds. It didn't work. I ended up going to Brookstone and buying their device. It's not quite as cool looking, and is more lightweight, but it works. Actually the brightness of the images is better, plus there are 4 colors of covers that you can buy to protect the item in your purse. It really works and looks good.
Get an Ipod. I've tried 2 Sansa MP3 players and they both quit working after 6 months.
This camera is great when it is working. My camera is in the repair department for the second time with the same problems. It is taking pictures with lines/bands running through them. It took months with much confusion to get my camera back last time and already this time I am getting the run-around. I will not buy Fuji again because their customer service is poor.
One Word - WORST EVER SCANNER for Slides.Wasted a looooooong weekend over this scanner, trying to scan some contrast and some dark slides. No amount of 'Gamma correction' or 'Brightness and Hue/Saturation Correction' could even get it anywhere near right.Since the built-in software with the scanner was pretty limited, I thought I could try some 3rd party software . But the scanner does not support either of them.Realllyyyyyyy SLOWWWWWWBR>
Pros:*Clip on clip;*Rotating clip;*Strong plastic;*Rubber hinge and clasp concept keeps the case as one unified piece;*Bottom iPod ports are easily accessed with the case on;*Screen protector is permanent and set in from the case, limiting scrathes;*Rubber padding on back keeps the back of the case from getting scrathed when sitting on desk or table.Cons:*Case is difficult to open and close, especially when an iPod is inside;*Case is not quite long enough. Even with lots of pushing and pressing, the bottom of my Nano extends about .25mm below the case;*There are no bottom bracings like with the Griffin iClear polycarbonate case;*Case is misshapen so that it is not a snug fit when the Nano is in the case;*Rubber cover over the clickwheel is strong but too thick so i cut it up and removed it. I put a plastic film over the clickwheel to give it some protection. That works great;*All these plexiglass type cases will eventually get scrathed up.
I installed it and it completely locks up My Computer when I connect to my VPN. I tried calling customer service and they were no help at all. I am returning this and going with another product all together.
I purchased this card to replace a broken PVR250 thinking I can save a PCI slot on my machine. I have had nothing but problems since I installed this card. I have two other PVR250 in the machine, using SageTV to record while I use PowerDVD version 6 to watch recorded programs. Since the installation of the card, my machine reboots frequently. I played with it for a week with no positve results. I finally had to abandon it. It is now sitting on my desk in a box. I have a 1-year old motherboard and two other PVR250 model 980 in the machine and it is working fine now without any new PVR cards. My understanding is that Hauppauge knows that they have problems with their new cards with older machines but aren't actively resolving the problem. I used to love Hauppauge but am a little let down by this whole mess!
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.
When I first received the Kodak SV-811 Picture Frame it looked as though it was just a good product, but it needs some improvement before I'd advise anyone to buy one. Shortly after buying this 8" frame from Kodak, I returned to Amazon and bought the 10.2" Opteka Picture Frame, one that put the Kodak totally out of the running. The Kodak has only a brightness control for its' photos, it needs also to have a contrast control over the frame. It's like only having one control on your TV for picture brightness and depth, hopefully down the road Kodak will repair this oversight. The format of 800x480 (300dpi) for photos should allow around 500 photos to be stored on the internal memory of this frame. After only 200 photos my frame locked up and wouldn't let any more be installed. Another feature the Opteka frame offers, much nicer in my opinion, is the random showing of the photos. On Thanksgiving day I set the Opteka up in our dining room, and the Kodak in our family room, only the children looked at the Kodak. People were so impressed with the Opteka 10.2 Digital photo frame that 3 of them went out on Black Friday to buy one for themselves!! My best friend who bought the Kodak at the same time as I did, spent his day trying to exchange the frames. Sorry Kodak, you should buy one of the Opteka frames and see what your lacking!!
The item arrived in about a week and well packed. The cable is thin and not best quality and is hard plastic. Had difficulty bending it. After connecting the PC monitor and TV, the brightness reduced on my monitor and the TV iage was dull. i have to disconnect the PC monitor every time I need to watch videos on the TV. I would choose to get a HDMI PCI card next time and recommend the same if you were looking to connect PC to TV.Hope this helped.
I had more than one problem with this unit, and as you can see below the warranty hasn't been much help!!!Samsung DVD-VCR Combo model #DVD-V3500Description of ProblemSearch forward/backward works from the front panel, but does not work when using the remote control. To reproduce:1) Play a DVD.2) Press and HOLD the remote control button marked &lt;&lt; or &gt;&gt;.3) The DVD will advance to the next chapter, as though you had pressed and released the button. It should increase the frame rate gradually (2X, 4X, 8X...). To observe the correct behaviour, use the front panel buttons.History2003/8/16 Purchased from Visions Electronics (Vancouver/Broadway)2003/8/16 Failed part way into 1st movie2003/8/18 Exchanged for new unit2003/9/? Noticed that search forward/reverse doesn't workif attempted using the remote control.? Tested at retailer; works with a different remote control.? Delivered to Y.S. Audio-Video (authorized service centre)2003/11/27 Received with new remote control. It still does not work.2003/12/16 Delivered to Y.S. Audio-Video2004/1/24 Y.S. Audio-Video sent unit to Samsung2004/2/16 Received, but without batteries or manualIt still does not work.Samsung adjusted DVD laser, not remote control circuit.2004/3/24 Delivered to Y.S. Audio-VideoTO DO (SAMSUNG):Please fix the described problem or preferably replace the unit with something better.Please adjust the warranty appropriately, since it is over half-expired and the manufacturing defect has not been resolved.TO DO (Y.S. AUDIO-VIDEO):Return the batteriesReturn the user manualPlease provide documentation of drop-off and pick-up dates to Samsung for warranty period adjustment, since the only form you have given me lists only one pick-up date and no drop-off dates.
Do not purchase this phone system unless you enjoy the sound of &quot;white noise&quot; during telephone conversations. There is a constant hissing noise from the ear piece whenever the phone is being used . . . Please take heed to similiar reviews on this phone and save yourself the hassle and expense of having to return it !
Ok, so i read all the positive reviews and all the in betweeners, and all the negative reviews. Honestly, this product doesn't work.. I followed the directions to a T and constantly added drops every half a minute, rubbed, repeat for over an hour. Tiny little dot was still there. This company will go out of business soon. I should've come up with the idea to put blue water into a bottle with a dropper and say it removes scratches, put up some fake reviews, then sell it, then after making a few thousands or so, pack my bags and leave. This product is pure ridiculous. Can't see it working at all. Give me a break that it works. We were all fooled.
Playback quality is very good; however microphone record is extremely poor with lousy volume response,and background noise. There is absolutley NO customer support available at the web site, and telephone support is only abailable 9-5 Eastren time which makes access difficult for anybody in the US who works a full time job. After leaving work early to contact customer support, the technician had no knowledge of possible causes or remedies, and had no experience with the MUSE XL. I was promised a phone call and/or email with further information. No word and that was over a week ago. I would NEVER buy a Gamesurround product again.
advertised as a belkin cable. no tags or markings to indicate that it was any different than a bootleg cable. i think i got a generic cable.
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 :(
The range is extremely limited. My other airport cards work anywhere in the house. this one must be in the next room from the base or close or it loses the signal.
The picture and sound may be gorgeous, however beware ! The one that I got emits frequecy so bad that my neighbours were complaining that it jammed their radios. I have Panasonic technician come out and check it and he confirmed that the frequency emit was high and report back to Panasonic factory, but the factory technician said they cannot do anything, which means that I as the customer and my neighbours have to live with it. It was sad to hear that because the frequency was so bad that it jammed the radio. Think twice before you buy! Good picture, good sound but bad service! Will you pay thousand of dollars for a product that the manufacturer will just ignore their problem?
I bought a Transcend 4 GB memory card and it is defective. You might consider buying your memory cards locally since it really doesn't pay to mail it back then have them mail you one again. UPDATE: Amazon stepped up and did the right thing. I really appreciate the service Amazon provided. From now on, if Amazon and another company have the same item, I will purchase from Amazon-even if it is little more expensive.
I can't even begin to express my anger and frustration with this product (as well as Seagate/Maxtor products in general.)I purchased a 1.5TB Maxtor USB hard drive last month. After I installed the software, I ran the initial diagnostics...and it failed...completely broken right out of the box. I returned the product back to Seagate, and they sent me the 2 TB Maxtor Shared Storage II as a replacement product."Oh boy", I thought, "free upgrade." I was so very, very wrong.This drive lasted less than 3 weeks. I'd like to mention that this drive was placed in a clean, well ventilated and stable area and hooked to a UPS....so there was noting environmentally that would cause this bleak failure. Sometime during the night, the Maxtor Shared Storate II stopped working. The online troubleshooting failed to cover the issue I was seeing. Upon researching the problem on the company website, I found that this is a very common problem....I was expecting the RAID function to back up my data. Instead, I have 2 broken drives that are completely inaccessible.I strongly advise against purchasing this product. It is faulty by design, and it is a shameful product that has shaken my trust in Seagate products. Seagate should do the responsible thing and send out a recall for this abomination.
one might think, as I did, that using HP media in an HP computer would be a good idea? Apparently, this is hardly the case at all. HP has turned out to be the absolutely worse DVD+R media I have purchased yet. I have a stack of badly burned disks. HP's only saving grace is that supposedly you can mail them back to the company for a replacement (we'll see if they actually get replaced). I have a LiteOn SOHW which came bundled with my presario, and it did not like these disks at all. Unfortunately for me, I found out too late that HP uses CMC media, which only has a 0-50% success rate! (to learn more about that visit http://digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm). That is unacceptable! Sure, I've burned 2 good disks! But I've also burned 6 coasters! Note to self and readers, avoid media Made in Taiwan (which is most of the stuff found in the big box stores like Best Buy & Office Max)!!
We bought this unit to be a solid, albeit pricey, device for our professional needs. Though spiffy looking and promising advanced features, it proved difficult to use and died less 3 years after *very* little use. The same held true for a 1GB unit we bought later.Pros:Looks pretty, worked when it worked.Cons:1. The shirt clip gets in the way of use and was more bother than it was worth.2. The thumb slider to extract the plug was so hard to use it often broke a nail. Then, eventually, it became too easy to use and failed to keep the plug extended making it hard to insert.3. Though less than many, the extra width of the case so near the plug made it difficult to insert in tight USB receptacle areas.4. Early Death: After less than 100 uses over 3 years, the unit died. It flashed once upon insertion then failed to be recognized. This was proven on 10+ USB jacks on 6+ systems. Flashes once, then nothing. All data lost.5. As is often cited, the ring that you insert into the unit that the lanyard clasp attaches too was insanely difficult to insert.Bottom Line:A very attractive unit of poor operational design, not robust, not worth the price and lost all our data. At best, when it worked it just worked. We have scratched Sandisk from our quality vendor list. Had the unit not been used so very little, we might have given it 2 stars.
These LaCie drives are a piece of garbage, and should be steered well clear of. I have had four of them while working with my daughter's high school band videos, and EVERY single power supply has failed! No company with a shred of integrity should allow this situation to persist. In addition, a 500GB drive was only saved by DiskWarrior, and the two-year old 1TB drive will not load properly, and makes clicking sounds that seem to signal its demise. Since this drive is only a lightly used back up, this is simply disgraceful.I will never use LaCie again, and I strongly recommend everyone to do likewise.
I was so excited to try this product based on reviews - the idea is great, and it was comfortable, but wouldn't stay on my ears to run no matter what I tried, therefore useless to me based on what I wanted them for. Ear Buds have never worked for me so was hopeful this would - I am a relatively small person so might work if I had bigger ears? The sound was fine, etc., just wouldn't fit me.
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.
The first day i got the Vpod it worked fine. I was disappointed because its so much smaller than the pictures make it look. U would think its just like an Ipod. IT ABSOLUTELY STINKS! THE BUTTONS DON'T WORK NOR DOES THE MUSIC PLAY! I'M ANXIOUSLY AWAITING A REFUND!!!! PLEASE DON'T WAISTE UR HARD EARNED MONEY OVER THIS Bull.!!!
After a month's wait, and a telephone call requesting my hard copy of the warranty,I have still not received the warranty. Since you told me it would be coming, this doesn't engender confidence or peace of mind that your responsiveness will be exemplary if I ever need it. Please get it out. Thank you
the soft ear piece torn off after a short period of use. the seller refunded my money as soon as i reported the problem. i would buy from the same seller again but they need to do some quality control on their merchandise.
This is the worst printer I have ever seen. Sure, the price was great (after waiting months for the rebate check); but the print quality was very bad. I tried purchasing more expensive paper, to no avail.It uses a single cartridge, which means you get color, or black. So if you print a regular document with the color cartridge in, it just mixes all the colors together so it looks black and wastes all of the [expensive] ink. And it does not produce a true black color, which makes the quality of the text very poor.Because of this, I purchased the black only cartridge which I assumed would be a bit more economical. It was not. The cartridge produced very poor quality documents; the ink bled a great deal and was always inconsistent across the page. Plus, it ran out in a matter of weeks!My girlfriend purchased the HP 8-series printer with a USB interface (which came with the USB cable, eliminating the need to buy a $20+ parallel cable for computers with USB ports), and the quality is outstanding. Also, it has separate cartridges for black and color which I now consider a must.I would suggest purchasing the HP printer (Type B00004RG74 into the search box to find it) over this very poorly manufactured printer. This printer reminds me of packard-bell computers, they were very poor quality but sold many because of the price. They are now out of business :)
There were the worst purchase I've made and I can only wish that I had read all of the reviews before I bought them. They're horrible.1. They don't fit into my ears. While this may sound like a small thing considering they "clip on" the fact that they don't fit IN means that either (a) I'm stuck straining to hear my music or (b) by the end of a twenty minute train ride my ears are sore and I still have more than half and episode of Lost to go.2. I've experienced MAJOR sound issues. With my old iPod ear buds sounds would flow seamlessly from one to the next with constant consistant volume and quality. With these I've experience a tinny noise as well as fluxuation in volume. I'm not sure if this is an issue between Sony and iPod, all I know is it sucks.If you haven't discerned this already: DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONES.
I would never recommend using this vender again!!!! Battery was dead when we received it and I believe it was a knock-off Sony!!
dvd freezes up 30 minutes into a movie and audio works terrible. does not play jpeg's very well or dvd-r or dvd+r. just consider this think one big expensive vcr with a useless dvd drive. Bought a cheap samsung model and it works ten times better.
This drive has very few pros and cons. For a positive aspect, it is small and light. For a negative aspect... it doesn't work. At least not for me. It was able to read four or five CDs, but nothing since. I've tried at least another dozen, and there's always an error message saying Windows can't read from the disc, or that there IS no CD in the drive. Same with DVDs many times. It's unreliable and usually doesn't work at all. I could probably return it, but I've already ordered another model that will (hopefully) actually do what it's supposed to.
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.
These headphones do not help reception at all and the earpieces hurt your ears. I bought a pair tried them for 2 weeks and returned them.
I ordered two of these cartridges and both were unusable. The picture indicates an HP cartridge, but I received two off brand, refilled cartridges. The first was not usuable because I could not get the ribbon removed. Kept pulling until the plastic finall broke. The second put toner on the paper, front and back,, enough to make the printing almost unreadable. I then ordered an HP cartridge, and it works great. Get what you pay for.
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.
I don't know if it was the content or the software I used, but I went through 5 of these disks and could not get 1 to work.I made 4 attempts at backing up some Data (4.2 Gig) and 1 at making a DVD of some home Video Clips. All failed.As a comparison I tried the Memorex DVD+R for the same projects and they worked perfectly on the first try. I have a Sony DRU 500a burner and I used Roxio Easy CD 5 (updated). For the DVD movie I used Sonic My DVD.
Ok, I bought these to use at work so that I could avoid listening to all the chit-chat and paper shuffling. I listen to internet radio which is not ver loud anyway. These buds are really uncomfortable. They are not molded in any way to fit the human ear. because they do not fit well, the sound quality really siffers. The cable is very short, which means if I stand up at my desk, either I rip the buds from my ears or jerk my laptop off the desk by my ears. Either way it hurts.Now, the good points: well, they're nice and shiny.I suggest Maxell's beckband earplugs, or if you must have the ear buds, just get anything else.
Had great reviews and I just don't get it ! It seems to just smear grease around and a lot of work in my opinion. Expensive and a dry majik cloth worked so much better for me.
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.
The native resolution of this frame is 480x234. But the 16-page user's guide never mention how you should crop your photo. I tried so many combinations: 480x234, 480x319 etc... but none of them displayed right on the frame. The picture either stretched or has a black bar. The manual is NOT helpful at all. Having pictures displayed full screen without distortion - does this sound like a over-demand? I don't need the mp3 and video playback. BTW mp3 is OK but it can't play the video file taken by my Canon SD300. Besides, the picture looks much darker than that in computer and you have to adjust the brightness to the MAX to get a barely acceptable result. However I can't work out the picture distortion problem after 1 hour of picture cutting. I will return it, and try another major bandname. This one is really poorly packaged.
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?
i hate itit skips sooooooo easilyi now have a sony DFJ-401 and it works so much betterhorriblego spend your money elsewhereDONT GET ITthere are cd players w/ G skip protection for 10 dollars morestay away
I have a small house (less than 1000 Sq. Ft.) and there are areas I do not get a signal. Usually I get a weak signal at best unless I am in the same room as the Access Point. I have XP on my laptop and had to use the Win2K drivers because the XP drivers were not available. I loaded the XP drivers when they were released and it acutally decreased my performance even more. I reverted back to the Win2K drivers it was so bad.
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.
The glossy covers have started gatting small white spots all over the pages, and I have only used it for no more than 6 Month. BAD QUALITY, don't buy!!!
I bought this little device because the headphone jack on my PC case broke. I wasn't expecting 7.1 DTS quality audio for $3 but I WAS expecting them to get stereo right. It's built very flimsily (sp?)and feels like it's going to break any time you plug it in or out of the computer. Okay, again, $3. No soldering problems on mine. I use headphones mainly for gaming and noticed the stereo channels were reversed. On further testing, the Windows sound test produces audio in the left ear when testing the right channel and vice versa. I used the new Apple ear buds that are form fit for each ear - and yes, I tried two different pair of different style headphones. This wouldn't be a problem if you are using symmetric style headphones but makes non-symmetric ear buds virtually useless for gaming. Someone failed soldering class in China.
This did WORSE than my NON-amplified antenna (akin to zenith ZHDTV1) it was meant to replace. But costs more to own and to use!I had better luck with the amplified Samsung TV5.2 antenna (shaped like a space ship/B2 bomber). This model did improve upon my directional/non-amplified antenna in receiving HDTV signals.
This is a nice double-sided printer while it works. Unfortunately it seems to happen to many users - including myself - that soon after the warranty expires the printer breaks down with an issue acknowledged by HP: a faulty formatter board. This leads to the printer not printing anymore, the paper jam light coming on constantly, and nothing to be done but to replace the formatter board at a price of over $100. I did that, and the problem recurred in one of my printers, and has also affected a second one. Apparently 10-20% of this model are affected, yet there has been no recall. I would stay clear of this printer.
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.
Weak signal, doesn't do the job I bought it for.
It is a piece of junk.Useless product, can not imagine why somebody would build product like this, need to throw it in the trash.
I've had a Version 1.0 unit for several years, connecting an XP box to aLinksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster, and it worked quite well (4 stars). I recently replaced my old Dell XP PC with a new HP Vista PC, tried to install my trusty old WUSB54GS V1.0 on it, and ... it's not Vista compatible: there are no Vista drivers at the Linksys support site.Then, noting the "Vista Compatible" in Amazon's product description for the WUSB54GS V2.0 hardware, I ordered a new unit ... but Amazon shipped me a box with the warning "Compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP only" prominently in yellow on the front. I'm assuming if I open the box I'll see a V2.0 on the back of the unit, but if Linksys hasn't updated the packaging and install software for Vista, clearly the WUSB54GS is at end of life and I should return it.Linksys's support website has a list of Vista compatible units, but the WUSB54GS is not in it. The *do* have a driver download for Vista (WUSB54GS V2.0 hardware only). Linksys support confirmed that their website is in error, you *can* download a Vista driver for the V2.0 hardware. But if they can't be bothered to update their website to brag about the WUSB54GS's support for Vista, clearly they're discontinuing it.So be cautious if you have plans to use this with Vista or feel uncomfortable using an end-of-life product.
We have always stood behind Sony's quality and their products have lasted a long time, until now. After 3 months, the tracking on the VCR tapes would not work. First we blamed the tapes and discarded them. Upon trying the tapes in our other machines, they were fine. We removed/reinserted the tape as the manual suggested, but that didn't help. It started out that the tracking would not hold after about 3 hours, then 2 hours, now 1 hour. E-Mail to customer support has been futile. We keep being pointed to other sites. Why can't they do that for us? The cost of mailing the unit in for repair nearly pays for a new unit.
i have recieved my camera it does not work at all they stated that it was still wrapped in its plastic and even though it was it had been used enough to have the paint on the buttons wore off the battery is so used up it will not take a charge or the recharger does not work and the adapter does not work`this camera is junk and now i cannot get ahold of anybody to return it to!!!!!
when I try to make copies, the result is very poor, it only works when I use it for printing through my computer.
The camera will not take an acceptable picture under incandescent lighting - it will generate a very red image. Even out of doors, the image is badly blurred around the edges; only the middle half of the image is sharp. The &quot;preview image&quot; (ie the viewfinder) is very blocky and in grey only, making it hard to recognize where the camera is pointing. The display of images after they have been taken uses a very poor color mapping - much worse than what the Palm IIIc is capable of.
I was expecting a lot more from those Headphones for Xm . While traveling by bus around the country, I had no signal almost everywhere, so there were almost useless.
Just plugged them in to my IPOD and am absolutely disappointed with the sound quality. The earplugs are comfortable, but the sound is very hollow with veryyyyy faint base. The standard issue earbuds that come with the IPOD are far better than the ER6I.
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.
The dongles were incompatible with the program with which I wanted to use it. Every other USB 2.0 dongle in the world would have worked, except this one which was the cheapest USB 2.0 dongle available. That'll teach me.
I was so excited at the idea of speakers that work with an MP3 player that's not an IPOD. But these speakers are a complete waste of money.They're horrible. You can barely hear the music over the static coming out of the speakers, regardless of the volume setting.
We experienced exactly the same problem with the changer as described by others. Disc error flashes, discs are stuck in the unit and don't eject even with numerous resetting attempts. Upon contacting Bose we were told the same story - send it in for $75.00 repair plus shipping. When we mentioned that this seems to be a common defect judging by all the complaints on the net, the technician seemed to be "ignorant" of this fact - great acting job. This is not to say that he wasn't polite and is probably told not to admit that this unit has major problems.I love my bose radio with the one-slot CD changer, but advise everybody to stay away from the changer. The glowing reviews are most likely from new owners that just received the changer and haven't experienced these problems yet - believe me - you will!
I sent the unit back to Sony becasue it would just shut off while recording and they said they replaced the hardrive. Now I get one good burn in 5. The only answer Sony gives is use Sony DVD. I'm stuck with a $200 piece of trash
If you are looking to purchase this router, weigh this router's merits based on the full list price. After carefully saving my receipt, clipping out bar codes, and filling out forms I still had to wait 10 weeks to be told that my purchase was made outside of the qualifying period.Overall, the router is fairly easy to set up. Encryption was slightly less straight forward, but still logical if you keep notes as you go.The router signal strength is adequate but not impressive. I had to try two wireless cards in my PC before getting a signal (but this may have been the fault of my first wireless card). I have range of about 120 feet with my laptop.
The other reviews sounded great for these speakers so I plunked down the money for these speakers. I was very disappointed. The bass is really WEAK!
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.
Placed the order and was expected to receive within a week. But did not receive the product of weeks. Contacted the customer care, thanks to A to Z claim of Amazon which helped me to get my money back. This sucks on the part of clearav, will be thinking twice before placeing placing order with this vendor.
This camera is ok,good for baby monitor but other than that not goodCons:1.Picture is not clear2.Picture refresh rate is very slow3.Can not see anything in dark
You have to be a complete and total idiot to buy this. hahahaha. So many losers in this world.
I bought the Sony Walkman (CD/a.m., f.m. tuner)in pink. A hard color to find in my area. It worked for a few weeks, so I wrote a very nice review about Etronics, the company that sells the item on Amazon. Needless to say I removed the review when the CD just stopped working. I sent an email to Etronics to inform them about the problem. They told me it was not their responsibility, and gave me a phone number for Sony.I felt like they really passed the buck on me. Still waiting for some response from Sony! Never had a problem with any other seller on Amazon!!I really feel as if I have wasted my money and considerable time with Etronics...
It's not what it is described! It was very hard to stick the protector to the screen. It's not really anti-glare. With the protector, the Image & text on the screen are not sharp.I try to return this item to BoxWave, but found that"Any ClearTouch products with its plastic backing sheets removed or re-attached at any time are not returnable" ([...])Don't waste money on this product!ps: this is the first time I try to return a product bought from Amazon.
This player worked beautifully for about 8 months. It is now completely dead and non-functioning. I can't believe I paid all that money for something that only worked for 8 months! What a waste.
I didn't expect much when I bought this and . . . . well I didn't get much.It barely works when the camera is 3 feet away from the receiver. Very cheap quality just like the price.
I consider myself rather knowledgeable about computer installations with software and hardware. I unfortunately spent many hours trying to make this product operation for use as a TV on my LCD screen. The software is extremely poor! I would not purchase this product unless you have a lot of time and patience to deal with the software problems and lack of technical assistance by ATI. My email response from ATI pertaining to my questions detailing my steps of installation were completely ignored. The only response that was given was a referral back to the home page at ATI. Good Luck to you if you can make it work! Or if you want to spend sometime on the phone to Canada.
Once again I learned a great lesson - you get EXACTLY what you pay for.This deal sounded like a great bargain - you get 9" frame for $79. But when I got this frame and turned it on, I understood why it was so inexpensive. Display quality is very poor, I could not get it to work right out of the box - usb connector was loose, display would not turn on - it would light up and nothing would show.To make a long story short - I sent it back. I have give credit to Amazon. Fantastic customer service, got return labels in minutes, refund was issued within days.Then I bought a frame made by Philips. What a difference in picture quality.
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.
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 reading all the reviews and thinking the quality of the sound would be great I purchased these earbuds. Unfortunately, less expensive one's I found have better sound quality. Yet, they do stay in the canal of the ear well and are nice for running or active sports. If you are looking for great sound quality keep searching, these are not it. Sorry, would rather pick up another pair of $20 Sony Earbuds like I already own and save the difference.
I bought this item pleased that I would now be able to eliminate two remotes from my current setup--AND I wouldn't have coding problems with the remote as my TV is a 32" Samsung LCD. That part all worked fine. But the VHS player was SO noisy--I had it set to record at a certain time, and when it came on (as I was reading) it was so annoying I had to turn it off. The second unit I got on exchange was exactly the same. It is the motor that drives the tape that makes the noise--as I played a prerecorded tape with the same problem.The other main drawback is all controls are on the DVD side, even the recording of the VHS and the elimination of channels for the VHS tuner. This is very awkward. Logic does not tell one to go to the DVD side to set up VHS items.On the plus side, the tape tracking automatically sets itself so all tapes play well, and the HD output for the DVD (won't work for VHS)is good. Can't get past the motor noise--it's going back.
This cam is easy to use and cheap but there are too many other drawbacks. I have a Macbook Pro and the software runs extremely slow. The videos are a pain to edit and the picture and sound quality stinks. I can get way better results using the icam on my laptop. A lousy zoom and double A batteries round out the mess. Even the aluminum foil-like case on the camera is garbage. It was dented and scratched the first day it was used. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more money to get a standard digital camera with the option to take short video clips. Or better yet a digital camcorder so you can more easily edit, burn, and save high quality videos.
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.
Heed the advice of the others reporting problems related to system hangs etc. Just had the main board replaced due to a problem in power management and continuous shut down.(at my cost since it was 3 mos out of warranty). The laptop with the &quot;new&quot; board now hangs at random times during normal use.HP has clearly taken the &quot;low road&quot; with their products, basically producing junk. We have another high end presarion in our small software business. It is also very problematic.Unless they pay you to take this computer, you're paying to much!
I just wanted to write a review saying mine died as well.
I bought this Linksys wireless card. It is advertised as "over 300 ft. indoors". However, I only got less than 10% signal strength 30ft. away from the access point (whic is linksys BEFW11S4), and there is a wall and a wooden door in between. This performance is totally unacceptable.I returned the linksys card and bought a Netgear instead. works much better.Unless you use your wireless PC card close to the base (w/o any wall or door in between), stay away from this card...
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.
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.
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.
The Krusell Multidapt Leather Swivel kit is just too bulky for me. It made my phone case extend too far out on my belt. It is well made, just too bulky and cumbersome.
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.
The only positive aspect of this product is it's cool compact design. Other than that it was a complete hassle to deal with. The sound quality is not good and it looses its signal and shuts off every 5 minutes. I recieved my first one and thought it was defective, so I sent it back and got a second, only to realize that the first wasn't defective, the product is just horrible. Don't waste your time or money on this aggrivation.
I had a problem with the one I bought from BuyAccessories after about a month, so I contacted the retailer and manufacturer for warranty support -the device documentation says it comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty.The manufacturer (RTX America) told me product was discontinued and they were no longer honoring the warranty. The retailer refuses to acknowledge my inquiries. I think buyers should be aware this is a liquidation item, no longer being produced, and it comes with no manufacturer's warranty, and absymal seller support.
I got this cable as a replacement for an iPod shuffle, but it doesn't fit. The cable that arrived has a 2.5 mm diameter plug, my iPod shuffle has a 3.5 mm socket. Don't know if seller sent wrong cable or if there are different models of the Apple's 2nd Generation shuffle.
There is a defect that shows up after about a year of use wherein the unit cannot record video anymore - all other functions are retained, including audio recording.Sony will charge you over $250 to fix it...stay away from this model...
I liked the phone when I bought it. However, the contact between the wire and the headphone does not work well any more just after using the phone several times. Sometimes connected, sometimes not. It is very disturbing to hear the broken music. I had similar problem from Philips TV set. It seems Philips has quality problem.
I work at a hotel where we have 3 of these printers and ALL of them have the same problems. First, the paper frequently "jams" in that every 20-30 pages printed it stops printing because it detects a jam; when you open up the paper tray, however, you find a page that the printer has attempted to feed but failed - it's not even really jammed in the traditional sense. The "jam" happens less often when the paper tray is full so even though you can put a whole ream of paper into it you have to fill it up constantly so it won't "jam" as often. One other thing: when the pages feed out of the printer they do not collect together anything close to neatly. After a few pages, the pile quickly becomes a jumbled mess with some pages almost coming off the pile. Do not buy this overpriced piece of plastic.
Used this item before. Seemed to work well. Just began receiving a lot of call backs after installing this item. Very sensitive to LCD and Plasma light output. Sensor is disturbed if not blocked because of light output. In addition the extra emitter eyes when close together cause blue indicator light to stay on as well.
I shopped around for a few weeks before buying this USB hub. I chose it because of how many devices it supported and how little desk space it would take up.Unfortunately I may have gotten a bad device, because shortly after I started using it, I discovered that a few of the connections didn't work properly. This made it a 3-port hub instead of 7. The connections that *did* work gave me no trouble at all, and because of this (and my laziness), I decided not to return the device.It stood up straight fairly well, however, but the stand it comes with doesn't attach via latch or anything semi-permanent, so it can too easily be knocked off or lost.I found the bright blue light a bit distracting as well.
I was so excited to get this product, but I am so disappointed: AM reception is awful. I've tried it at home, work, driving, and at a variety of locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and the reception is worse than any other AM radio that I've ever heard. It even has trouble picking up the 100,000 watt powerhouse AM station in my area. It's very directional, but static is high on every station even at optimum positioning. I've tried coworkers' inexpensive AM radios at my workstation, and they receive all signals very well. Based on the other positive reviews, I'm guessing that I have a defective unit. Without good reception, the recording features are worthless; therefore, I can only give this unit one star. If I get a replacement, and if it works properly, I'll amend my review.
Now it doesn't even work anymore . Horrible horrible cheap quality right here . Don't waste your time or money . Now I have no music . .
We bought this KVM switch in August 2011. It worked well until a year later, when the USB keyboard input stopped working. We're able to work around the problem pretty easily by just plugging the little USB wireless keyboard receiver into whichever computer we're using, but when it comes time to replace the KVM switch we'll be choosing a different brand.
THE PRODUCT THAT I RECEIVE WAS FRAGILE BROCKEN BOXES, BUYERS BEWARE!!NOT PREMIUM QUALITY. WHEN I RECEIVE THE BOX, THE MAJORITY OF THE BOXES WHEREBROKEN, THE PLASTIC WAS VERY CHEAP
The item does not conform to your ear and it is instead the other way around. So it either fits you are not, and not adjustable. So my ear was too small for it therefore I immediately returned the item.
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.
This item is filled with gratuitous functions that should be removed to improve the model overall. For example, battery operation? Is that really necessary? How many people are actually going to take this to the park and play records. To me it was designed only to transfer vinyl to digital format. That's it. With that said it really doesn't need a built-in speaker either. Finally, my biggest complaint is that the unit tends to fluctuate in pitch. This is terrible for djs that want to go digital as it is essential to maintain a constant pitch in order to mix another song. That problem REALLY needs to be addressed by Numark and until they do so I would advise against purchasing this model.
Out of the 100 DVD cases I received, I'd say nearly half of them were broken or unusable. I'm very disappointed. I see that I'm not the only one to complain about this so I'm guessing this wasn't a fluke.
DO NOT BUY (at least for a Windows 7 x64bit machine)!!I am an IT Pro for a University, I gave a new hire a few ergonomic options, this is the model she chose to use with a brand new Dell with Win 7 x64bit. Keyboard is a piece of crap. Does not communicate with the receiver on this machine or a different brand new Windows 7 that machine I tried. And the batteries were COMPLETELY drained in 1 week. I haven't noticed an issue with the mouse, however.I decided to give the Logitech Wave a try, works beautifully so far (but its only been in play for a couple of days). Everything I have ordered from Logitech has been near flawless in functionality, from keyboards and mice to webcams, I guess I am just going to stick with them in the future, since it seems Microsoft is incapable of making a quality product, I have had issues with almost every Microsoft item I have purchased.**I will say that I haven't seen the same issue with the keyboard on my iMac running OS 10.6.8, I did not do extensive testing, but worked instantly (which was not the case with the windows machine). So it's ironic that this Microsoft product seems to work more reliably with a Macintosh computer then a Windows machine.
I returned this item after trying it out for a few days. The construction quality of the item is good, but the optics are not up to par. There is quite a lot of optical distortion at all levels and, when zoomed, I can't get the thing focused clearly. I was very disappointed. I spent more and got the Nikon Eagleview and really like it. It's much much better.
Here, buy this, THEN we'll tell you what you bought."Feel free to review the official NEW Replacement Plan Terms and Conditions, which will be emailed to you within 24-hours after your purchase has been made, for full details of what is and is not covered under the NEW Replacement Plan."
I thought a dvd case is a dvd case but the plastic on this product is so thin and brittle that the little tags that hold the front and back together break off on half of the cases. Next time I'll spend the extra money and hopefully have better luck.
My experience is exactly the same as the other reviewers. After only 15 months and minimal use, the 3 CD changer ate two discs and will not eject them. I am not sure I will repair or replace the changer, since I do not know that I want to buy Bose again. Sadly, I had great success with the 5 disc player bought six years ago, and left it with a family member. If you want to play more than one CD, buy something else.
I shot video on my Canon T1 and out of nowhere the card could not be read and had to be formated.
I hope this review will help other potential buyers to realize that, unlike other cordless appliances, a cordless iron needs to be returned to the charger repeatedly to heat up again. I didn't know that, and I am very disappointed with this iron. I feel as though I'm using a nineteenth-century flatiron, the kind had to be put back on the fire every few minutes to be reheated. Even on high, it doesn't hold enough heat to finish a garment: I only got through the sleeves and the yoke of a linen shirt before it cooled down too much to use and I had to return it to the base and wait till it got hot again. It's also rather light, which some people find to be an advantage; I find it to be a drawback. In all fairness, I think this iron does exactly what it is supposed to do, it's just that what it's supposed to do doesn't work for me. It also comes with an enormous cover, which makes the whole assembly about the size of a sewing machine when it's all put together. Again, I'm sure this is an advantage for certain users, but definitely not for someone who isn't planning on taking it anywhere.
From the moment I opened the box I was struck by how cheap these speakers looked and felt. My suspicions were confirmed when I plugged them in. The light weight speakers lack treble and are overwhelmed by the subwoofer, which must be kept at an extremely low level to not drown out the highs. The controls feel filmsy and poorly thought out. After about three days I got fed up and took them back to the store and got a set of klipsch which were well worth the extra $20.
Bought in March, by June it's randomly going into discharge. Stays that way until computer shuts down, then starts to charge again. Now it charges only to 91% and the charge light stays on all the time, until it decides to go into discharge again. Save your pennies and buy a decent battery. Given its low quality, I have to wonder if it's going to decide to explode.
I order a new pre-amp, and pretty sure I was shipped a used one. There was no manufacturer's packaging, absolutlely no paperwork of any kind, no instructions, specs, warrenty, NOTHING! Not even the name of the company that shipped it. It came in a plain package. As you can see the product comes with print on the top of it. Part of that was rubbed off as if it was used.Also beware, it does not come with a power cord even though it has a jack for a 9V power supply.
I really like my 60CSx and the car mount is excellent, but this mount needs better engineering.The mount itself only fits a few sizes of handle bars and it's hard to get the ends of the clamp lined up and get the screw going straight into the plastic. It won't take a lot to strip the plastic threads. I figure if you take it off 4 to 6 times, it'll be history.There is no way to change the angle of the mount without removing the mount and repositioning it. If the sun is reflecting off it into your eyes, too bad.The piece that connects the GPS to the mount is a pretty good setup and seems to work OK for a bicycle. In a car, the power cord interferes with taking the GPS on and off and you need to grind off a corner of the plastic piece, but on a bike this is a non issue.All-in-all, for the price of this, I expect a lot more. At least a longer lasting and more secure metal clamp for the base like anything else for a bicycle has, and an adjustable angle that is easy to clamp down - maybe with a thumb screw.
I ordered the 52HM95 in 2005 and at first, I thought it was the best. The picture on it was the best I have seen. However, in the first year, the lamp burned out, fortunately, it was still under warranty and was replaced without cost to us. The remote has a distinct hum to in whenever it is lit(whenever a button is pushed). We recently noticed discolorization on the left hand of the screen, which looks distinctly like a magnet is too close to the screen. Since It is a freestanding television with no magnets or speakers anywhere near it, I can only assume it is due to the internal speakers of the television. Toshiba will do nothing about it since it is out of warranty. I would warn anyone to stay away from Toshiba televisions and look elsewhere.
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.
This one is bad... I bought 2 of them, one for my brother and one for me... and in BOTH only one fan work... even with one fan it cools my laptop, but very slowly.... but it should not work this way... definitely, buy another.
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 overpriced adapter arrived without a disc with drivers or anything else.Even after using the ones available on Intel's site this item would not work....so, I returned it,dropped my purchasing price and got one from StarTech (plug and play) and now my computer no longer has a problem--although Intel does.
I bought these for running. I tend to run to the beat, and the beat just isn't there. The mids and highs are great. I have adjusted all EQ settings, and still just about no bass. On a plane, I would think these would be great. Good sound isolation, not great. I just was sad to hear just about no bass. I have gone back to my Ipod stock headphones. Sound quality isn't as good, but at least I have bass.
The case closes fine without the camera in it, but when you put the camera in it will NOT close and the flap just stays open. Even if it did close the hole for the strap is way too small and i'm not going to waste my energy stuffing the plastic parts through this hole every time i want to put my camera away and get it out. I'm returning mine because it's of no use to me.
I had to try it out. I hear so much advertising and hype about Vonage. So, I went down to the local computer store and bought it took it home to set it up and problems right off the back. I have a 3mb DSL connection that is great. I used the temp number and started to make calls, the quality was poor. There was a echo and a delay that was very annoying, I would often talk over people. I tried it for the trial period and then returned it. I called their support and if I have to wait 20 miniutes forget it! I tried 3 times and they lost a customer.I looked at other companies and found a smaller VoIP provider that is working great for me OurDigitalVoice. I called their tech support a 2 min wait and the people are friendly and informed. Vonage is just too big for their britches if you ask me!
Very handy except the buttons are too hard to push. Definitely not the smooth, effortless clicking of the MS or other countless less expensive mice. Thus I am disappointed.
The unit is well made. The hard drive idea is great!! It only works with DVD-R disks and DVD RAM disks which kind of stinks, but hey, I can live with that. So how did Panasonic screw this one up to make it essentially worthless to me? Well, read on...The primary reason I bought this, and missed this nuance in the reviews/descriptions was that I wanted to time shift rented DVDs. I thought I would be able to back up a limited number of DVDs to the hard drive, watch them, and then delete them later to record another movie etc. I didn't want to buy a DVD burner and have tons of DVD media hanging around, and the integrated hard drive seemed like just the ticket.Panasonic, in all their brilliance, blocked it. You cannot copy a DVD, copy protected or not, to the hard drive unless it is a DVD-RAM disk. I can understand not allowing someone to copy protected material to another DVD, but to block it from copying to the hard drive makes the unit a dust collector. I went out and bought a DVD burner and use DVD+/-RW for time shifting my viewing now.Another negative is that Panasonic made it so the thing won't even play any DVD with a + in it. DVD +R or DVD +R/W, both of which work dandy on my other DVD player and in my comupter. So I have to have a separate DVD player to read DVD +Rs I burn with my DVD Burner. Lamo. I can't even use the thing as an expensive DVD player.This unit is just plain not worth the money unless you have a ton of VHS or taped material you want to move to DVD or if you are into video recording and want to copy that material to DVD. That it does well. You can also record unprotected DVD material through the analog inputs and edit it. And finally, you can use it to record TV shows to the hard drive or DVD, but I already had Replay TV which does a much better job of that.So, the lack of being able to send a DVD movie to the Hard Drive drops this puppy to 2 stars.
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 don't know if all machines do this but, when you record a program(especially in M3, M4, M6, & M8 mode)the picture is in front of the audio(Ex. someone gets smacked in the face, you see the hand smack the face, then 1-2 seconds later you hear the sound of the person being smacked?????). the video and audio are seperated not connected naturally as it's supposed to be?????. M1, M2, & M2x seem to be the only option if you want everything to work in it's natural state as it should. speaking of the speed modes, if you want the best i suggess you stay with M1, M2, & M2x for the best near actual picture quality. you get to M3(s-video)you see difference(not extrordinarally bad though), M4(pretty much the same as M3 but this speed falls into the category of SP speed standard VHS and this is where you really see the begining of the "blocky" picture artifacts). M6 is a big joke(even though you get a longer recording time). this is where you see this things go strait down hill. an over-abundance of blocky artifacts and even at times "blurred picture". M8. where do i even start. very pixilated picture(even with the best starting source for recording, like digital cable for Ex.). also the "picture motion"(the natural speed of of the picture, as if you were seeing something live through your own eyes in living color)is like cheap "VCD" quality. the motion does'nt look live, real, or natural at all. also when viewing vhs tapes in any vcr connected to the philips 615 with the rca-jacks(yellow, white, & red)and/or a coaxial cable(from the wall-like cable)the picture jumps, skips, & pauses during recording vhs to dvd or when not doing so(and a vhs tape won't have any line crawls, drop-outs, or any defects and it will still skip, jump & pause?????). have a bad vhs tape?. want it recorded properly?. you can forget it. this machine could'nt record vhs tapes properly if your life depended on it. does it record good?. yes(M1, M2, & M2x only). is it a hassle & nightmare to work with?. absolutly(M3, M4, M6, & M8 does have audio delays, bad "picture motion"(only in M8 to make things clear, VCD anyone?????)blocky artifacts, and also colors bleed in picture(especially red, orange, etc.). the "philips picture filter optimizer for modes "M3-M8" can't save the picture quality on this machine. oh and how could i forget. want 1h, 2h, 2 1/2h 3h, 4h, & 6h's of actual recording time, forget it. well 1h mode you get around 1:03:04, 2h mode you get around 1:57:38, 3h mode you get around 2:58:18, 4h mode you get around 3:58:16, & 6h mode you get around 5:58:17(all estimated by a few seconds more or less approx.). this is not good. in the end when minutes count, this machine will let you down. beautiful machine, but a nightmare to deal with. what a waste. want philips support, you can forget that to. i've wasted dozens of dvd discs on this machine(shiny coasters anyone).all in all a missed opportunity for both parties(consumers and philips). zero stars. a big F-. any suggestions for a good reliable dual-layered recording dvd recorder with absolutly no problems?. anyone. i'm all ears!!!!!
Amazon should really quit selling this piece of cr*p. The fans only work sometimes. I've had my laptop overheat while using it. Buy something else. Don't spend it on this!
Wow this thing is awful. I would give it 0 stars if that was an option.It only works intermittently (and that's only if it's about 2 inches from your mouth), and when it does it's accompanied by this loud, constant buzzing/humming noise.Save yourself the time and buy a better, more expensive option (because you'll end up doing that anyways)
Like the feel of the keys, but it's terrible at connecting to my Macbook Pro. I have a bluetooth Apple Magic Mouse next to it that usually does just fine connecting, so nothing is wrong with my MBP. If I try to wake up my MBP when it's been asleep (and in clamshell mode), the keyboard will almost NEVER be recognized. That includes whether the keyboard has already been turned on, or if it's been turned off. In order to get it to be recognized, I usually have to turn the keyboard off and back on 5-15 times (and it's more likely to work if my magic mouse is turned off). Otherwise, it just keeps blinking "pairing". Terrible device.Plus there's a blank key that macally tech support confirmed does nothing. Who designed this? I'm going with the expensive apple bluetooth keyboard and a USB numeric keypad.
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'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.
My Epson Stylus Photo RX600 had its screen go dark after about 16 months of service. I thought at first it was a loose wire. But in fact, the Epson Stylus Photo RX600 appears to be notorious for the LCD burning out! If you go to the Epson Website, they list 3 parts dealers (in February 2007). 2 of 3 of them do not appear to list the LCD screen for replacement. The website of the 3rd one is down. I may call them on Monday.MEANWHILE-- Sooner or later you will want to change your ink cartridges.HERE'S HOW TO GET THE PRINT HEAD TO MOVE TO ITS REPLACEMENT POSITION--1) Turn off the printer, then turn it on again.Wait until the lights stop blinking.2) Press the [Setup] button. It should light up.3) PRESS THE DOWN ARROW 4 TIMES (It is the down part of the concave circular button immediately to the right of the burned out screen).4) Press the [OK] button TWO TIMES.If you are successful, the printer should buzz briefly.When you open the top, the ink holder should have moved to its "load/reload" position, and you can then change the ink cartridges.Some companies have software that allows you to manipulate the printer fromyour computer screen. Epson apparently does not.I thought it was a great printer and scanner, while it worked, but the loss of theLCD screen makes about 2/3 of its features unavailable for use.So if you are thinking of getting one, Don't! Either that, or buy the longest extended warranty package possible. You are going to need it!
Nice how they don't mention that on the product page.The cameras are good and the battery pack works well...but only with a MAX of four hours. Seriously...there's not a whole lot of applications that you can use a wireless camera for that it's cool to change the battery out every couple of hours. It's like having to pull over an airplane to refuel every few clouds. It just doesn't work.If there was a heavy duty battery that could last eight hours and cost three times as much, I'd buy it in a heartbeat, but for only a few hours of battery life? Not a chance.
the product worked, but the batteries are no good, in only a day the batteries drain and the memory is lost! other than that i received everything i was promised!
this is the wrong case for the canon sd 1100. it is way too big. i had to return it. dont know how amazon dropped the ball on this.
My daughter bought this camera and found that it took very blurry video and the photos were blurry as well. There does not appear to be any autofocus as you would find on a digital camera and the flash photos appear to leave the subject washed out and looking blue. About the only good pictures are those taken outside in bright light.
You know for a person with keen ear for music, this is a disappointment. This is compact, sits well on an iPod, but....that is not sufficient. The transmission quality is poor just like the others. It is hard to shoot that kinda power with a teenie-weenie gadget like this or iTrip. It didnt shoot well even at 5ft distance, but they claim 10 to 30 feet. It was poor even with a booster antenna. Weak, noisey, it is like walking around while talking on a cellphone in a bunker...Hey...you are breakin up....you are breakin up...just stand there dont move...kinds. So, $40 is a lot. May be if it were $10/15 you could fool around a little. Good effort though.I sent mine back!!
I bought this thinking a DVD player was a pretty simple device, so a cheap one ought to work. No. This is total junk, out of the box. First it skipped, then it finally tracked, now it only shows black and white. Really, truly, a waste of money.
I had high hopes for these based on some of the reviews and bought them as a gift for a bass-hungry music lover, and even he couldn't tolerate them. They sound worse than the 'phones that come with your iPod. Significantly worse. The bass is overpronounced to an *extreme* degree (to the point of making listening almost physically painful), the low-mids are muddy, the upper-mids are nowhere to be found and the high end is tinny and abrasive. I tried these with several styles of music, and I didn't find one with which they sounded flattering. Spoken word recordings and podcasts were the only tolerable files with these earbuds. The pads make an almost squishy sound when being inserted into your ear canal. Neither of the three sets of pads felt comfortable in my ear. The seal is fairly tight, but the audio quality, especially when listening to music, was really unacceptable, almost painful, as stated before. And the buds seem to continuously work their way slowly out of your ear. Unless you are incredibly insensitive to heavy bass pressure on your eardrum, or listen to spoken word recordings only, I'd steer clear of these. Too bad, because the price is great and they look decent as well.
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 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.
Product does not work with Windows Vista. Tech support will not reply to my requests for help to see if there are plans for updated drivers/software. Need to return product.
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've owned and used this camera for almost 8 months, since Christmas 2003. I liked it at first, as it was easy to use and operate. It became quickly apparent, though, that it sucks batteries dry at the speed of light. Whenever I changed the batteries--which was often, 99% of the time I also had to reprogram the camera--a huge pain if you want to catch a particular moment. The 3x digital zoom zooms to 3x, there is no in-between, no control at all over the zoom. Over the last month, the zoom has worked sporadically--not working when I wanted and needed it the most. The picture quality is good, what you would expect, I think, from a 3.3 MP camera. But, overall, I wish I could get my money back.
It works. I can print from any computer on my network. It does not scan, it does not see the 2nd tray with legal size paper, and it is slow.I am planning an upgrade to a modern networked printer in the near future.
I had this receiver for couple of days. The first day was fine and I was pretty happy with the sound quality. However when I was watching a movie in the second day, the sound all the sudden went dead. Then I tried to power cycle the unit, the unit came up and then automatically shut off within 5 seconds. Nothing can be done afterwards to revive it.Also just checked Harman's website, noticed they had removed this product from their current product list. So looks like it is so troublesome and they just discontinued it. Don't waste your hard earned money on this piece of crap.
I was a little skeptical at first about using this device... do to it's incredibly small size. However I quickly fell in love with how easy it was to install on my windows xp machine and the excellent Netgear Smart Wizard that sits in my system tray, making it possible for anyone to quickly get connected to their network. Unfortunately my original skepticism quickly came back to confront me. After using the device for only a few days my connection dropped. I had to unplug the thing and reboot my computer before I was able to get back on my network. I've only had it for about 2 weeks and I've had to unplug it and restart my computer probably 15 times to get it to work again. I never used to have problems in the past with my other wireless usb adapters so I have a good feeling that it's due to this devise. I do notice that it gets very hot if you leave it in your computer for a long time, I'm no engineer but this might be somehow related to its poor performance.
I bought this and it did not work well at all. The picture would often distort and go completely out. I sent the units back and that was the last I heard of them. Company would not respond to calls. I never got them back. Absolutely no customer service.
This Speaker Wire has in fact 20 AWG! with respect to its resistance. It has almost 2 times higher resistance in compare with regular 18 AWG copper speaker wire. You may ask me Why? Because this is copper-clad aluminum wire not pure copper! I have done all measurements in my lab very accurate. After that I scratch out the copper layer and saw white metal. I think this is supplier's trick rather than seller. Waste money and time.
This is a player with a decent screen, good features, good price, and nice controlls. Pretty much everything you expect from a reasonably priced DVD player. However, when I played DVD's with it, it scratched a ring, preventing viewing of the movie. It did this to two of our movies and a rental movie. Look for a player that doesn't ruin your movies.
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I Have these wonderful headphones and I use the foam buds because none of the rubber ones fit my ears. That said, you have to replace the foam ones every month or two depending how gross you can stand them and at 40 for a measly 5 pairs: that's a total rip-off.
If I could rate this any lower, I would. Its the worst!! It doesn't pop well and what does pop is tough and chewy. Waste of money!! I threw mine away!!
Mine only turns on when plugged in. It says it's charged, but it doesn't come on. I feel bad about asking the person who gave it to me to return it, but it's just an expensive keychain otherwise. The pictures are terrible, though I figured out how to darken them and they look somewhat better. They're still red and purple, mostly, though. Don't buy it. I wish I wouldn't have put it on my wishlist.
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.
I bought this for my daughter's birthday. After having it a short while (I had to send off for a SD card for it to work)and downloading her songs, she really liked it. Then all of a sudden it would go off for no reason (she had it locked). So I sent it back for a replacement well that one worked for a few days. Then the light would come on but it wouldn't play anything. So after having to send two players back, I almost have enough in shipping to have paid for one player. I don't recommend this player.
This product may or may not work. I really don't know, because I was unable to connect to the URL for the web based router configuration utility. Rather than including a configuration program on disk with the router, Linksys chose to have their configuration program reside on their web site. You need to access this utility in order to change anything to do with either the router setup or the wireless setup. After literally hundreds of unsuccessful attempts to connect, I called tech support. They said that the site was "busy", and that I should keep trying. Do yourself a favor and buy a product from another company, like d-link. Make sure you buy a product which you can configure without having to go online.
The create and share software is the most useless piece of garage I've ever seen. To make a long frustrating story short. This software is not compatable with Direct X8. However, systems running DX7 or less will find no installation problems. Intel does not have a fix for this bug.After finally setting up the cam on a pc that it wasn't intended for ( running dx7 was the only difference between the 2 systems ) The video quality was ok. Not much better then a low cost cam. Lots of light is still needed for a sharp image. The snap shot feature I really like. Not having a mic was a little disappointing. Over all. Stay way from this cam unless you plan on running dx7 for the life of the cam or until intel comes up with a patch. There are better out there. This isn't one of them
This product does not perform as stated. The automatic works with some hookups, but shuts down my Motorola Cable/DVR box (which then has to be rebooted). I am unable to leave the switcher hooked as needed because of this problem. The signals are good though and I am receiving clear sound and a great picture. I would not recommend this product.
Ghosting on any light during low-light shooting. .. ie, candles, background lights... i have to remove this when shooting to avoid ghosting.
Speaker they sent was a cheap imatation. A real letdown from amazon. They should change the picture.
cannot use prod without cd the seller should have mention the main item missing and at lest mention where to find one or what site can help to fix problem the item was useless to me
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.
I purchased this printer based on price and the quality of the printed photos in comparison to other printers costing up to $400. I was also quite happy with an Epson 880 I had purchased some time ago.Unfortunately, the quality doesn't last long as the color cartridge is rather quickly used up. A typical mode is to have one of the colors dry up in short order or clog, and then have to replace the whole cartridge to get a decent color balance. Integrated 5 color cartridges may be a bad idea.The unit is also very noisy and slow as it prepares to print and no speed demon when printing either.I just noticed that it was rated in last place out of 11 printers in Consumer Reports. Enough said.
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.
Followed the directions and the popcorn burned almost instantly filling our microwave and kitchen with horrid burnt plastic odor.It's annoying to have to deal with filters. We had a microwave plastic popper for years that was wonderful. Unfortunately, I can't find it anywhere. It was yellow and coneshaped.
This is the most confusing electronic purchase I have ever made. My son is a computer wizard and agreed with me. The manual is worthless and we spent hours trying to figure it out, and ended up returning it to Amazon. It also seemed as if the picture was stretched to fill the screen, causing the faces to be distorted. I would not buy this again.
As a musician, let me say that these earphones are not worth the money. Bass response is horrible and the phones distort at even low volumes. Pass on these.
I'd been very happy with my Linksys BEFRS41 router, and thought this would be an excellent upgrade to add a Wireless Access Point. I was wrong. The 'v4' version of BEFW11S4 has major flaws, and should NOT have been released to the market. Prior versions (2, 3, 3.2, etc) MAY be OK. The 'v4' refers to the actual hardware version, NOT the rewritable firmware. My unit came with firmware 1.45.1, and not only did I experience the same lockup and instability problems other reviews have reported, I was never able to get wireless to operate from a laptop only 3 feet away! Some functions, such as firewall logging, worked fine. When I upgraded the firmware to 1.45.3 (7/1/2003), the lockup problems seemed to go away, but the LOGging function broke -- no more tracking of intrusion attempts! Still couldn't get the wireless to work. After I corresponded and spoke to Linksys Technical Support, they denied that the LOG function was supposed to work in the manner it HAD been working with both 1.45.1 and my older BEFSR41! Net-net, it's going back to the dealer or Linksys. I've already gotten a Belkin F5D6231-4, and wireless worked perfectly the first time (so the problem wasn't my 802.11b PC-Card).
This card is a piece of junk. I've been through 3 cards via RMA with PNY and two motherboards and two power supplies and multiple Windows installations and I still can't play a game without the computer freezing. If it works for you, you're lucky. If it doesn't, good luck getting PNY to honor their warranty. I'm still fighting with them.
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.
they were at a good price, but i guess you get what you pay for. they continually buzzed, the sound quality was poor, they actually picked up a local radio station that you could hear under the buzzing even when the computer was off! I would pay a little more and get speakers you would be happy with. I returned them and I plan on getting something better soon.
Buyers of the WGX102 series wall-plug range extenders should be aware of their incompatibility with Bluetooth and other wireless devices on 2.4GHz frequency. This can cause intermittent and chronic connectivity problems. In the words of Netgear tech support: "For your concern if there is a way to set the WGX102 so it is isolated or shielded from the Bluetooth devices, to tell you honestly, there is no configuration to set on the NETGEAR device to avoid this frequency interference problem."
Just a huge expensive piece of junk. I'll never buy a Samsung again as long as I live.
This camera is a great novelty item. The picture is good, the optical zoom is nicer than just digital zoom, but it can not be considered worthy for serious surveillence. The unit does not have enough horsepower to deliver stable video when there is a lot of movement in the picture. What you get is a video image that pauses for a second or two, or three, while the audio continues (showing that the communications link is not the problem.There are bugs in the firmware which have not been addressed. One specific bug can be seen when moving the camera to a defined location. Once the new position is reached the camera does not take the zoom level into account so camera movements are either too small or too large for the defined zoom level.The steps between the zoom levels are much too large. The motor noise that can be heard when zooming in or out shows that the stepper motors are moving quite a bit. The result is that the camera zooms in or out quite a bit, while having more granularity would be so much more useful.In summation, this is a great novelty item. This is an affordable entry level comsumer grade PTZ camera. It's a lot of money to pay for a buggy product that does not seem to have much support from the manufacturer.
This cd wallet is junk! The zipper breaks very easily! I purchased two in red and both zippers broke. Stick with named brands.
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!
I received the wrong Suction Cup mount and I have already returned it. I am still waiting for them to get back to me. Once I receive the right product I will give them a review. Best Wishes....MohanIt is more than 3 months after I returned the product but I have not received the product or my money back. Very disappointed. This is totally unprofessional.
Before anyone spends a lot on what is quickly becoming a vintage product...I've had 3 Samsung HDTV tuners (2 of this model and 1 of a previous model) and Samsung must put some crappy power supplies in them because that's what has always died.Slow to change channels, slow to power up, etc. etc. Powering it down when not using it makes no difference, they're just cheapy built. 2 years of usage in them tops.
I read Mr/Ms Sparks glowing review and felt someone needed to mention some of the "not so good" aspects of this device:If you are a Windows XP user and want to back up your machine, it probably wont work. FAT32 limits the size of the file to 4GB. If you think you can solve this problem by formatting it as NTFS, it wont work either.If you think its fast, it isn't! especially if you are using WiFi.As far as what is advertised, it works good, easily installed and not too noisy.
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 for my dad for Christmas and he loved it-- but just called me last night and said it won't turn on or anything anymore- and it's past the refund date... he has had it for 2 and a half months...not happy!
I hardly ever write one of these reviews, but this product in particular really got me fired up.This product is one of a few MP3 players that supports the SD format. I was excited about this since I have several devices that use SD and a few others that use CF. I travel quite a bit, so I carry a small multi-reader to read all my memory formats.This product requires you to use their proprietary reader. YOU CANNOT USE A STANDARD SD READER!!!! So now I have to carry a separate reader for this SD device. The software is also a bit of a pain. MP3 is a generic format. Why must this software convert the MP3's to a S01 (or whatever) format? I'd like the freedom to choose my media software much like I can choose my MP3 player.By having to carry a proprietary reader, and use proprietary software (by the way, good luck upgrading to the latest Real Player, you have to apply fixes) this product is utterly useless to me.
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.
When I got these headphones, I liked them quite a bit. They had good (not excellent) sound, and a very comfortable fit.However, after 6 months, the right channel completely died. I've used a number of over-ear headphones over the years, and this is by far the shortest duration I've had a pair last.If the build quality were better, these would be 5-star economy headphones. As they currently are, they are 2-star "disposable" headphones.
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.
I decided on this item because I liked the idea of putting it in my cup holder and not having to worry about where to place my Sansa E250. The MP3 player will sit nicely in the holder if you don't have a case on it, but I purchased the Speck ToughSkin which makes the player thicker. Luckily you can pull off a cheap plastic template piece and still use it with a case, but it won't hold it very securely and it would pop off once in a while when I hit a big bump. This thing worked great for a few weeks, great sound. Then one day I tried to turn it on and it wouldn't power on. I checked all the plugs, but it still wouldn't work. I sent it back and am going to try the FM transmitter from Maximo. I probably just got a dud, but they lost my trust.
Did what it needed to do. The plastic ring around the cigarette lighter plug part cracked and is now no longer usable. Made cheaply. As long as you don't expect this thing to last a long time, you're probably OK with it.
I burned MP3s at 256 kbps, 128 kbps, j-stereo, stereo, I burned on Verbatims, Kensiko, and some unnamed CD-R brand. I tried burning MP3s by different bands. I used Nero, Adaptec, and MusicMatch to burn. This [player]would NOT play ANY MP3 CD I tried to make. My DVD player, which plays MP3s, could play them fine. My computer could play them fine. The product will play regular CDs, but not CDs with MP3s. The product contains minimal documentation, a small unfolding sheet of paper...Overall this product is a giant headache...
I bought this DVD player for the travel, however, when I got this product, it did not work properly. Screen was just black although I could listen to the sound from this player. Since then, I don't believe Coby brand.
The burned CDs were very poor quality. I previously used the TDK brand and produced higher quality CDs.
It is not clear if this is a v1 or v2 system. The v1 has not received firmware upgrades for a long time now, altough it is still being sold. Essentially, Linksys has dropped support, concentrating on the newer v2.Here are two things to consider: (1) you don't know whether you will get a v1 or v2, and if you get the old one you are stuck (like me -- and they will not replace for a v2) and (2) if they treat their v1 customers this way, do you think they would do it also to their v2 customers?D-Link has fabulous products, so does Speedstream and SMC and Belkin.
I purchased two of the Smart Strips because of the good reviews, but very quickly both of my units have reverted to typical power strips after only 5-10 uses. The strips functioned properly and shut off/turned on all devices according to design at the beginning, but the energy saving function quickly stopped "working". At least I have two regular power strips, but the energy saving feature appears to be extremely fragile, and no "calibration" seems to return it to functioning. I would recommend searching for other brands or devices that offer power saving functions, and unfortunately I would not recommend these power strips...
Comfortable fit, great sound, but died after 6 months. Not even abused or anything, actually used rather gently, but just suddenly died one day. Kinda sad considering how nice they seemed at first.
Encountered some serious ghosting issues with the UV filter when taking pictures that included a light source. Honestly I was taken back by the reviews here and should have known that a $6 piece of glass would perform sub-optimally. I immediately took this off my 50mm lens. Would I recommend this? Not in am million years. At $6 I won't be returning it, the hassle of shipping for $6 just isn't worth it.
I bought this pair of headphones because I wanted a change from the iPod in-ears and I was attracted to the cool design and retractable cords. However, when I put them on, I feel like they're flapping around my ears even when I just move my head around. I also tried using them when I had glasses on and that just made it worse. Also, the sound leaks out quite a bit especially because they don't fit tightly over they ear but just hang loosely over them. I wouldn't recommend these headphones unless you can listen to music while using your hands to hold the headphones in place.
I had an older version of this DLO Tranpod Transmitter which worked great. Great reception and sound. It even transmitted to 87.9, my preferred empty station. When the old one broke (I had it about 2 years) I wanted the same one, since I really liked the cradle and it worked so well.BUT the new one IS TERRIBLE! Apparently it's another generation, or something, but it doesn't tune to the station that I want, and more importantly, the sound quality is extremly distorted...when it transmits at all. BEWARE! Don't buy this item! I will be returning mine.
I have Vista Home Premium. Tried this unit but Vista drivers weren't that easy to install. Got WinTV-PVR-1800 MCE model 1128 with remote instead (which I will give 5 stars). Plugged in card to PCIx1 slot. IR blaster into USB. Turned PC on and VISTA automatically downloaded from web all drivers. I went to Windows Media Setup with Directv options and Svideo in. Awesome! Better than TIVO and does game and player tracking if into Fantasy leagues, etc. Using with ROXIO 10 very successfully, but ROXIO will sometimes say "no signal" if you just used Windows Media Center. To resolve Log off/ Log on and it will be OK.
As noted in a previous review, this card doesn't exactly belong in the X-Fi series (it is NOT the same as the Xtreme Music sound card). The odd thing is that I bought one of these off the same Amazon page from a non-Amazon seller and it is an X-Fi Xtreme Music card. Since I was looking for a sound card specifically with music creation capability in mind, the Amazon card is being returned. Thumbs down for Creative's marketing of this product. Moral: make sure you read the fine print!
There was a time, back in the day, when the Sendstation PocketDock was an indispensable part of the average freelance Mac tech's toolkit. It was a small, versatile and virtually indestructible adapter that I'd use everyday (back then I used a iPod mini as my bootable tools drive). Unfortunately this product line has not matured much since then.The FireWire connection no longer works for data transfer for any of the current iPods (the iPod Touch / iPhone won't even accept a charge via FireWire anymore), and none of the current Macs (save for the MacBook) still ship a 6-pin FireWire 400 port anymore, either. This renders the FireWire port essentially useless.The USB port on this antique is the full sized USB-B connector. Pretty much the only devices that still use that cable are printers and full sized desktop external drives. Most other devices -- especially portable devices -- have moved to mini-USB or even micro-USB devices. Which means if you are going to use this adapter, you'll be carrying around an extra full-sized USB (A to B) cable, just for it. At which point, what is the benefit of this adapter? You might as well carry the cable that came with your iPod/iPhone or one of the plethora of third party dock adapter cables.Speaking of third party cables,[...] It does exactly what I need -- syncs my iPhone on the go -- and fits in my kit of adapters without any tangled cords.
Run, do not walk away from this switch. Had a PS/2 port go out on one of my computers so I was no longer able to use my old Belkin KVM. Read the reviews here and decided for under $20 I would take a chance on it. Big mistake. Have had it hooked up for less then 4 hours and have had to repeatedly unplug the cables to get it to "sync" back up. If you do a lot of switching back and forth, which I do because I have one computer for work and the other for play, the lights will just start to flash and the computer will not recognize the mouse and keyboard. So I've had to unplug the cables and few times already to get it reset.
Everything that happened to other people happened to me. I have an Ibook, used the lock for about two months total. I bought it last year and used it for the month of October before I started to just lock my office. During that month I never set the lock to any combo. It remained at the 0-0-0-0. I used it for one month this year and it is already broken. I was having trouble with it for about two weeks before it final broke. That brings by total time used to six weeks of normal use. I would not recommend this product to anyone and if I was able to get te lock out of my comp I would not even sell it or give it away b/c it is worthless. [...] I would give this item 0 stars if it were possible.
We have it in the baby's room. When it's on, and the water is flowing out of the tank, it makes too much of a bubbling sound and wakes up baby. We had it in our bedroom for a while, and it even woke me and my husband up throughout the night.
Inability to print most documents. It will print most text documents, but the moment that I try to send a picture or anything of any file size, it blinks at me for a while and then just goes back to normal. Never spits out my job. I have spent countless hours on the phone with HP over in some other country that does not speak English too well. I have reinstalled the drivers I don't know how many times. Everytime I would call back, a different person would make me reinstall the drivers. Then one of their guys told me that it was a problem with MS Excel. That was the last straw. I knew it was hopeless to go any farther. So I have learned my lesson. Please Beware! Until better drivers are released, this printer is not suitable for what it is built to do.
Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver arrived, I connected it to a Samsung DLP 46" TV. Video was find but no sound. After calling tech support and going thru the motion without a solution, trouble shot the problem myself, found problem with receiver sound and ended up shipping brand new unit to New Jersey for repair which will take about a month. Its under warrantee for a year. Really makes one feel confident about buying electronic products made by Samsung. Our Samsung 46" DLP TV operated for 5 months before it needed repair which was covered the warrantee. Our extended warrantee covered the next repair the second year. We are on our own for next repairs.
I guess in China, they have never heard of Macintosh (They only build them), because this product does not work with a Mac. I imagine after spending more money on really sophisticated video converters might help. The disc that they give you with the install/video converter is a 3Inch disc that will not work on any side loaded iMac, which is pretty much all of them, and it wouldn't work anyway because they are exe. files, which Mac's don't read. When I did get a video to work, it was after trying over a dozen files. The player is very picky about what files it decides it will like.The interface takes a bit getting used to as well, but at least it looks really good. However, not good enough to waist your time.
Just the same as the other reviewers. The cable is fine for charging the iPaq batteries, but it won't sync on any PC. The package contains no manual or web address where to get support. Don't buy this product unless you only want it to recharge the battery.
I purchased Viking C78128 128 MB SDRAM DIMM Memory for Compaq Products, and when I installed it on my Compaq Presario 1255, it did not work. The memory fit perfectly, but Windows 98 did not recognize it. When I asked for technical help from Viking, I received an email saying that they would get back to me in 24 hours. That was five days ago, and I still have not heard back from them. Let my experience be a warning to future buyers. The sellers of my memory from this website have not stood behind their product, and I am out the money that I paid. I have ordered many products from the Internet in the past, though not through this website, and I have never had service that was this poor.
I too got took on this one. Looked great, had lots of features. Got it for my birthday what a waste of money. I bet I didn't take 50 pictures with it before it died. I also bought all the extras that went along with it. Got a lot of money tied up in this camera and can't get hp to fix it or anything. All they wanted me to do was buy another hp camera and waste more money. HP can't make cameras they better stick to computers. If you buy one of these cameras it will work fine for a while then (bam) it's dead without warning. There may be a few out there still working. If so you are one of the lucky ones to have a working one. I will never buy an hp camera.
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.
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.
The camera fits into the case but unfortunately the front flap does not close. I ended up returning this items because of this reason.
The focus between both lenses don't work together - have to use as a monocular - not a binocular.The zoom lever is poor- very choppy and not easy to zoom smooth.Poor product, and will return.
These headphones just did not fit my ears at all. They keep falling off when I'm just walking much less taking them for a run.
Built-in obsolescence might be Canon's watchword with this printer. One year ago I purchased this for home use. Seemed great with sharp photo &amp; text quality. Worked so well that I purchased a second for our small office and recommended a friend buy it a few months later. Within six months it refused to acknowledge ink in the cartridges - after buying three new cartridges. Canon's tech support was essentially useless, although he did admit it was a problem that had come up before.So, my printer is useless, the one for our office did the same thing two months later, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my friend doesn't show up at my door with another broken printer.
I got this as a Christmas 2006 present. I probably watched 1-3 DVDs a week. It is now August 2007 and it won't read any disks I put in it. I have to buy a new DVD player. With all the bad reviews I see, I say, "Do not buy this!"
Wow! What a piece of junk! Where do I start? There are SO many things about his player that I think are wrong. I've used many electronic devices, and I have to say this is the WORST made electronic device I've used in 15 years. Here are a few of things that I can think of:Remote has a poor layout.(tiny pause; huge, useless buttons; hidden navigational buttons)Remote has unresponsive buttons.Power button on machine is unresponsive at times.(You push it and the thing doesn't start!!!)Open button on machine is unresponsive at times.Display on machine flickers at times.Poor human/device interface.Requires you to unplug to reset.I can't say enough!!0 out of 5 starsUPDATE: 7/8/05-I just called Toshiba, and they offered an exchange...If you have purchased your 5970 less than a year ago, call Toshiba at 800-631-3811. Explain that you are having problems (as described above, for example) and they will exchange it for a 5980 (a much better model, I HOPE!) (I have to pay to ship it back to them, along with the (WORTHLESS) remote, and a copy of my reciept.) The poor rep. that I was talking to didn't think I was funny. He said "We are no longer servicing that model, but we are doing exchanges for those units. I said: "Great! What will you with the returned models? Hopefully throw them over the hill!" He didn't find humor in my question. He said that they will be refurbished....the poor soul that will get this refurbed piece of junk!
I too was interested in a cheap sub, and this seemed to fit the bill. I read about the farting noise when it went into sleep mode, and figured I could live with it. Well, maybe, but that's not the only issue I had.The amp has two switch positions: "off" and "auto". It does not have an "always on" position, and this is a critical failure. At certain volumes, the auto-sensing "feature" will put the sub into power-save mode mid-song, overlaying the fart noise on top of the music. At this point, there's no bass, until the volume gets turned up, it senses the signal again, and it kicks back on.In songs with quiet periods, or movies where explosions alternate with dialog, the sub turned itself on and off way too often - it was completely intolerable. I could hear a bass line, then it would be gone, replaced with the fart noise.If you're cranking repetative industrial or techno, you won't have this problem, but users with other applications in mind should pony up an extra $23 for a better sub.
I ordered this product to take on my honeymoon. Halfway through, my digital camera stopped reading it and all pictures were lost. I sent the product back and received a replacement. Thus far, I have not had an issue. But if you are planning on using this card for important pictures, I would purchase a more dependable brand.
I was greatly disappointed when I got it. The pouch did not accomodate for the attachment in the back for hanging on the windsheild holder. Therefore it was an extremely tight fit, hardly fit at all. It is OK if you are not going to put the attacment on the back but if you do it is worthless.
I purchased the iPaq 5455 one year ago, directly from HP when it first hit the market, paying $649 plus $200 for a 3 year top of the line warranty. I have had several problems with the unit. Starting with the display on the unit going out only after a month or two of receiving it. The next problem was with the battery loosing its charge. Most recently, I have been having the recurring problem of the unit locking up not powering on. And like others, I have never been able to sync my info wirelessly.I have placed several calls to tech support. I have troubleshooted the unit while on the phone with them and even sent the unit in for repair a month ago, in which I did not get a replacement unit, although my extended warranty states that I should. I received the unit back from repair and the documentation stated that no parts were replaced. Knowing that I definitely had a problem with the unit, I called tech support to see what was repaired. I was told a big lie that the battery was changed and the ENC part was replaced. Looking at my unit now, I see that it is the same battery that I had when I sent it in for repair.Thinking that all was fixed with my unit, I downloaded all of my information. The next day I experienced the same problem with the unit not powering on with the power button. I placed another call to tech support in which the tech and myself troubleshooted the unit. The tech told me to hard boot my unit which erased all of my data. I was told not to install the one 3rd party software that I had installed to monitor the situation. I once again reinstalled my information without the 3rd party software. Again, my unit would not power on. Again, I called tech support and angrily described my situation.Finally, the tech tells me that I will be sent a REFURBISHED unit. I received the refurbished unit two days ago and encountered the same problem once I loaded all of my data on to it. HP tech support has you to hard reset the unit to erase all data, which appears to make the unit work properly, but once the data is loaded, the problems begin. Today I called tech support and told them I am returning the refurbished replacement unit and keeping my original to see what their customer care department does to satisfy me.I purchased the unit because I felt it would be an asset to my busy professional life, but it has been nothing but a hassle. I have sent several email complaints to HP customer support and finally to the CEO Carly Fiorina. I got a reply email from her address stating that someone would be in contact with me.Each call and every email, I have gotten the same script of &quot;we apologize for your inconvenience&quot;. The tech support department located in India is very unhelpful and they speak to you as if you were an idiot.The unit has some slick features, but right now I am very dissatisfied and frustrated.
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.
I previously owned and used the 5 mi. version to communicate with my wife while I am going to and from the school bus stop for the kids. From the bus stop the 5 mi. unit was iffy. I purchased the 16 Mi. units thinking the little extra power and range would make for better receive at the bus stop. It was worse. We received no signal whatsoever, not a peep. Don't buy this unit. Save your money and buy the 5 mi unit.
Although this pack is the best you can buy if you want to save money, one realizes early on that companies producing photo printers are making too much money on the printer ink: they have to bring down the prices eventually.
For the money, the sound from the front speakers on this unit is excellent. However static from the rear wireless speakers is noticeable at normal and low volumes. I have attempted to reposition the wireless receiver without success.I was also disappointed with the number of commands that can only be done through the supplied remote and the wireless speakers in the back still need to be wired into the wireless receiver.After a two week trail I am sending this unit back. The static is a deal breaker for me. A $300 HTiB unit will suit my need just not this model.
I do not consider myself as an audiophile but I am into listening and creating music as a hobby and can differentiate between different products. I have Sharper Image (they are out of business now) headphones and PXC 350. Both are noise canceling. My review is based on difference between the two. I paid twice for PXC 250. It is tighter on head, bigger on ears, leather pads are less comfortable. Both cancel noise almost equally though Sharper Image does a better job. PXC 350 flattens all sounds, while in Sharper Image I can clearly hear bass and treble. I was carried both of them during my two 14 hrs trans-atlantic flights and tested them for different sound tracks. I would advise the readers to try few of these first in a store before you buy.
Unfortunately, this cable was totally useless. Despite the fact that it is labeled for "all Canon Camcorders" it did not fit mine!
After wasting a good deal of time trying to burn quality DVD's with the included Nero software, I decided to use some freeware like DVD43 and DVD Shrink. Ever since I've had flawless performance from this burner. It's very quiet and never seems to overheat, even after hours of continuous use. The quality of the burns is excellent, I backed up a 3 hr Lord of the Rings DVD and can barely tell the difference (using Ridata discs). This is definitely a versatile burner with a good deal of future potential once double layer RW discs become more prevalent on the market.
Just as I suspected, you get what you pay for... None of the items work on my new iPod-Touch (june2010)!!! besides everything says 5V, whereas the amazon description says 12V, maybe that's why it did not work. DO NOT BUY! LOOK ELSE WHERE, I wish I could give it zero stars....
As others have said, the cord is incredibly cheap and not durable at all. After about 4 months, the cable ceased to fit into the fan and power it. I rubberbanded it together and that lasted about a month, then it just stopped working all together.Also, my Macbook sat directly on the fan so that no air would flow and cool the laptop. I purchased those little plastic disks for the bottom of chairs to elevate my laptop so cool air would circulate and this seemed to solve that problem. I should have listened to the other reviewers and loooked elsewhere for a cooling fan.A lot of work for not that great of a product. Don't waste your money.I have contacted Antec for a refund (NOT a replacement, as I don't want to have to go through this again in another 6 months).
It was easly to get the router up and running with the Router Setup Wizard. I could not get two networked computer to share files or printers. Linksys would not help in setting up file sharing. In fact, one female customer rep hung up on me during the telephone conversation. Linksys said as long as the computers were sharing the internet that is all they could help me with PERIOD. I have never had such poor customer support from anyone like Linksys.Now the router has failed and planning on returning the router.
This is my first router EVER, and I thought it would be my last... I got this over a year ago and it started out working just fine, then over time It started to drop connections(during heavy loads) and constantly needed to rebooted due to speeds dropping. I decided to update the firmware and it bricked!!! After some research, I saw that this was a problem with many others as well. I tried every suggested option for "de-bricking" my device to no avail... It may not have worked with day 1 finesse after 5-6 months(lets face it stuff wears out) but it at least worked. I thought updates were supposed to make the product better, not destroy it... The upnp also crapped out after a few months and the DMZ function didn't work either... Heck, the port forwarding was also busted... This router sucked!!
This cable does not work at all. The end you plug into is too loose for the cables to stay attached, and even when you hold the plugs together, there is no connection.
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.
I can only get 11-12 color prints from these cartridges on HP Advanced Photo paper. They are small for a color cartridge, which explains everything. Canon sucks, i'm going back to Epson or HP
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 have tried two wireless routers to date with my IBM Thinkpad w/ Centrino wireless. My first, the Linksys BEFW11S4, never sustained a connection for longer than 30 seconds before dropping the connection, then re-establishing, then dropping, etc. Impossible to download large files, get booted off IM constantly, and took forever for simple websites to open. Linksys technical support even tried to dump me off to IBM technical support, but I just didn't buy it, considering my wireless connections have been fine elsewhere. I have also seen many websites offering this suggestion and that, tweaking the connection software, upgrading firmware, blah blah blah, but honestly, how hard does it have to be to get my wireless network up and running.The D-Link DI-614+ has since worked like a charm. Easy to setup. No dropped connections. Seems like it works fine with my Centrino.
I purchased this to use with a new laptop in the hopes of obtaining a useful replacement for the touch pad. I have not found it possible to make it work without a finger inserted in the hole. This makes it very inconvenient to do operations that involve both typing and cursor placement. In theory, it should sit on the desk and be useable in the same manner as a larger trackball. It's light weight makes this impossible. Not recommended.
This device was purchased for a small office with around 10 employees. It was an upgrade from a much older and less expensive Linksys G router.This device however is riddled with problems. It routinley drops CPU's from the network, hardly works with any print servers, does not retiain settings, etc...I'm not saying that it doesn't work at all...but you can expect to be resetting connections on a regular basis.
Has to be the worst DVD player on the market.It skips and blurs like no other.Please do not waste your money on this piece of ****.Buy another brand.KJ
I got this as a cheapo lens protector - with some UV filtering as a supposed bonus. I liked it - until I just got back from a trip shooting wildlife on my Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6. All the images with that lens were slightly blurred. Those I focused manually, those that auto-focused, wide-open or stopped-down. Slow or fast shutter, even on a tripod. All detail was blurred.I got home to shoot some test photos, and I found that when I took this filter off, images were perfectly sharp. Look at the fencepost comparison photo I included in the images. All settings are the same between the two shots, just the one on the right is with the Tiffen 58mm UV filter, and the one on the left is without.FYI - I also have a BW 77mm F-Pro MRC UV filter that I tried on that same lens with an adapter, and the images were crystal clear. Tiffen is going in the trash and I'm buying a different brand.
No cradle adapter for the iPod Touch, despite the description and even though it came with seven of them rather than the five pictured. Useless to me.
I have networked with WIRES and through ROUTERS for quite a while without a problem. Then I thought I would go WIRELESS with the relevant Linksys router and the WPC11 PCMIA wireless adaptor.Now I am sure there are many lucky people for whom installation panned out OK. But my own experience is that this product is too bad to have been released to the market, even in Version 4.Basically, installation and connectivity ...... If you want to spend a couple of days fiddling without success, this is THE product.
Even though product description says specifically that it works with the 3rd generation Touch, it does not. Getting the message saying it is not compatible (when used with the geniuine Apple cord with USB end plugged into charger part). The cord that came with product will not fit into receptacle on iPod Touch, 3rd gen.The reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because it works fine in charging our 2nd gen iPod Touch and the plug fits in it okay as well.
I have attempted to contact this vendor and have left numerous messages for a refund. I've blown through as many batteries as it cost me to purchase the radio. There is obviously something wrong with this product. I have not had a return phone call or an email concerning my return. I am NOT pleased with this purchase and will never go order anything from them again! The product sucks, by the way. It holds a battery charge for about a day!
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.
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.
The biggest problem I have with this unit (TAO 1.5-Inch Digital Keychain Frame (Brushed Metal))is the color of the pictures. The brightness of each photo is horrible. The detail of the picture is pretty good, but the contrast of colors is bad! I wouldn't recommend this as a gift to anyone.
I bought 2 of this for Christmas one worked for 33days the other one never did. Got refund on one, the other can't because warranty expires in 30 day, and player got dead on the 33rd day.Bottom lines, crappy player, don't buy it!!
I ordered this item directly from TiVo and my DVR didn't even recognize that it was there! TiVo says that it is compatible, but it is NOT. Order the Linksys or D-Link instead.
I bought the Nor Cross HawkEye to use ice fishing. It will show if fish are in the area, but I could not tell how close the fish were. The depth finder works great. The see through the ice feature will not work unless you freeze the sensor to the ice. I would much rather use a flasher for ice fishing, but if you only use it as a depth finder it works great.
I wrote a review of the S300 back in March shortly after I bought it. I mentioned then that it does lots of whirring and clicking. Well having owned it for a few months I can now tell you that it does WAY too much whirring and clicking.I know it doesn't sound like too much of a chore but 30 seconds on start up then its a race to send what ever you want printed before it goes into another 30 second cycle of spasms as it goes into rest mode. Once it has done the 30 seconds of going into rest it needs another 30 seconds to get ready to print again. If you send something to print just as it starts going into rest mode you have to wait for about a minute. The actual printing takes about 5 seconds, its ridiculous.The print quality is still very good but I would not recommend it. I bought it thinking I don't do much printing. The frustrations of waiting all the time make it feel like I'm a power user. Next time I'll pop into a shop and turn a few on and off to make sure I don't end up in the same situation.
As nice as this tower looks in the photograph, it is, in fact, a poorly designed, poorly constructed piece. Of many, perhaps my biggest complaint is the design of the piece itself. The vertical moulding overhangs the shelves by half an inch, and the width of a standard CD case is 3/8"; thus on each shelf two CDs are invisible, and two more are obstructed by the moulding. Poor, poor design. Do yoursefl a favor: go to a home improvement store, buy some nice clear pine and build your own "double-width barrister tower." For the price, I expected a bit more.
My experience with Tiffen has been mixed. Tiffen used to make quality filters, but since it was bought a few years ago by an outfit called Topspin they started cutting corners and quit multi-coating their filters, so like this UV filter, they will cause ghosting & reflections on your pictures. They protect your lens OK, but if your pix turn out bad, what's the point?
I purchased this numeric keypad because it had a standard layout like conventional desktop numeric keypads. To be specific, it has a single, large 0/Insert key where others add the "000" key between the Enter and 0/Insert key. However, the moment that I plug it into my HP/Compaq laptop (running Windows XP Pro), it triggers an overload alert and the USB port is immediately disabled. No workaround.
We purchased a BenQ PB 6100. If the overall quality of the projector is fine, such is not the case of the lamp which blew up in less than 6 weeks!!! and worse BenQ does NOT honor their international guarantee and the support center does not respond to the emails for exchanging the lamp (priced 400$!). Overall a very poor support. My last Boxlight lamp is still running after 4 years. This was my first BenQ but surely the last. A strong suggestion, Don't buy BenQ.
I purchased this for use in my car. I had planned on keeping my iPod in the glove compartment, and use this remote attached to the steering wheel to control it. This turned out to be almost impossible. The remote only works reliably around 2 ft away from the ipod, any further away and it will start "missing" commands.On the bright side, it was very easy to attach to the steering wheel.
Well dont trust this car clip,I did and my ipod went out the car window hit the Sydney Harbour Bridge bounced hit a city bound train bounced back onto the road with my car driving over it as I was looking out my revision mirror I could see all the cars driving over it..I dont recommend one of these.I do recommend buying an Apple ipod 20GB Nano as they are so coolProduct Dimensions: 1.0 poundsShipping Weight: 9.6 ounces. (View shipping rates and policies)Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.ASIN: ipod 20GB A1099 JQ526OMDTDUItem model number: A1099Average Customer Review: based on 10 reviews. (Write a review.)Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,024 in Electronics (See Top Sellers in Electronics)Yesterday: #2,611 in ElectronicsDate first available at Amazon.com: November 12, 2005This page was created by a seller.
I was really looking forward to an MP3 player that didn't use proprietary hardware. The Sansa e260 promised that it would show up as a disk drive or enable synching to MediaPlayer. The instructions were sparse and I tried both methods. This ended up in the device being so scrambled that there was no way to gain control. It showed up as both full and empty depending on what I was trying to do (get back in control!) I couldn't delete and I couldn't add and it hung on most operations. Contacted support and they were quick to help. We tried upgrading firmware, downgrading firmware, and other esoteric tricks requiring some interesing mulptiple buttons at startup. Nothing worked and Sandisk offered to send another along. If it only took me one day to confuse it, I declined their offer and will purchase the product I was trying to avoid.
I don't know why I spent more for the one from UNIVERSITY ACCESSORIES INC, but that was a big mistake because now that it is glued to the back of my kindle fire I realize that it doesn't have the kensington logo on the front and (like the poster below) this knockoff doesn't work. So now I'm screwed!! The adapter from antonline might be the real deal; but the junk from the UNIVERSITY STORE INC is definitely not.PS.I just read on the instructions for my kensington lock that if your equipment doesn't have a security slot; they will send you one for free. All you have to do is call kensington tech. support
Advertising is misleading. It says it is "FULL BODY", but in reality it only covers the wheel and screen in the front, the back is the only fully covered. It is really NOT the "FULL BODY". The only good thing is the it arrived fast. Not happy at all w/the product. Different from what the picture and description said.
Perhaps my ears are small on the inside or something, but these headphones WILL NOT stay in them! I'm constantly pressing on them to stay in, but no good. I've had them for about 3 days now, and will be looking for different ones.
This product doesn't come with a belt clip !!! save your money !fooled by a description that is very inaccurate.
not worth buying this product if you live in the uk. this product should only be sold to people who live in america. I am still awaiting my money back.
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.
Got this filter for about $5 so can not complain. The outter ring of the filter seems to have some type of paint on it, and the paint is alrdeay chipping when I took it out of the box. The quality of this filter is very bad.
Although scans of photographs are adequate, black and white document copies are horrific. Even at the highest resolution, documents are barely readable once printed out and the software does not scale the documents properly, i.e., clipping off the page. I am extremely disappointed and will be returning this scanner.
i bought this player on 12-27-02. ive returned it 3 times to circuit city. the audio occasioally drags badly. all 3. i love onkyo products and have had good luck with all except this model.
I went through a total of 5 of these routers trying to find just ONE that worked reliably. Every sigle one exhibited the same problems even when using the factory default settings.Constant lockups requiring a power reset. Unreliably wireless and wired connectivity as well. This router was never ready to leave the development area, much less be sold.Adding inslut to injury, Linksys trying to market this as business class. It does not even qualify for single user use at home. They work better as oversized plastic paperweights.After over 80 manhours of work and over a dozen hours on the phone, Linksys showed themselves to be wholly incapable of resolving the problem. The only answer they had was "upgrade the Firmware" and "Go get another one from the store". In all aspects, their job appeared more to delay the buyer until after most stores 30 day return policy.I finally packed everything up and returned the routers to the store for my money back. Luckily I was able to do so due to the extended return policy for the holidays. If I could only get my money back for the wasted time spent on these blocks of garbage.Save yourself the trouble, avoid all the Linksys "business" class devices. They are a waste of money.
It was disappointing. I read reviews before I buy and I liked all the features at that great price. It looks great too but couldn't use it at all. Music stops or pauses randomly with IPOD & Iphone in docking. Thought the problem was with the docking interface so I tried connecting the IPOD via 'aux in' and still same problem. The control buttons on the front also malfunction. I pressed 'DBBS' button but the power goes off.. Not sure if these problems are with just my unit. Returning it to amazon and getting my money back.
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.
This thing is a piece of junk. The sound was never ever clear when I switched to AM. FM was better while it lasted. The reason I bought this radio was so that I could listen to talk radio on AM. Right now the unit will turn on and I can tune into the station, but it gradually develops a buzzy noise and finally shuts down. And to think this is made by SONY!! I bought the item less than a month back, I wish Amazon could just give me a refund so I could buy a better player.
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.
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 bought a 37 inch Westinghouse LCD TV from Walmart only a year and a half ago and already the screen went out! Obviously the manufacturers warranty is already up after 1 year and although I called them to ask about what it could be that's wrong they offered me no remorse for the lack of quality and no solution. I then called a tv repair shop and was informed that flat panel TV's have only about an 18 month life expectancy before they go out! Well if I would of know that I wouldn't have spent $600 on one, I would have stuck with the TV I had that lasted for 20 years. So my recommendation is not to buy TV's from Westinghouse I am shocked, broke and severely disappointed..
From everything I read about this Intel network adapter card, it should have worked well with my computer on which I had recently installed Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate. However, when I had trouble getting it to work correctly after a normal install, I searched the Intel support website, only to find that Intel supports only a very few of their network adapter cards under Windows 7 64-bit, and this is not one of them. While I accept it as my mistake that I bought the card without checking the Intel support site for compatibility before I made the purchase (the Amazon product descripton provided no indication of Win 7 compatibility), I strongly suggest that anyone planning to purchase an Intel network adapter check the Intel support site for compatibility with Windows 7 before pulling the trigger.
Since I received this router, I have spent at least 3 hours with customer service trying to get the thing configured so it would be recognized by my hardware and connect to the internet. Unless you are a very savvy techno person, I do not recommend this item. The tech support guy was as nice as could be, but he had me going through places in my system I never want to go again. (DOS command lines!) And when I finally got my Windows Vista system working through this router, I asked about using it in a hotel in Europe. He said to call them and they would help me set it up. Call him? From Europe? And spend hours getting it set up? I pointed out that that was not realistic, and he said to use the manual. I had tried that before I called him in the first place! And we never did get my Windows 7 system to work. Nor my iPhone.Think carefully before you go here.
This product is a lemon. The map couldn't find my place, which is located in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta, the most central place in the city, cross of two major roads. Customer support recommended me upgrading the map, which I did, and it still did not find my place. I returned it and replaced with a $6 old-fashioned map.
Don't let the so called titanium case and the sliding feature suckered you into buying one of these. They're guaranteed to break within 6 months of purchase. I didn't believe the reviews and bought one 5 months ago. And as guaranteed, it broke yesterday with no apparent reason. The files stopped transferring, the light stopped lighting up, and if you tired to format it, it would go completely dead. Save your money, go buy some other flash drive, there are actually other hard drives out there which stores twice as much at half the price. Don't let the sliding feature lure you, it's a moving part, after you sliding it in and out so many times, it'll eventually stop working just like everyone else's flash disk here.
Screen protectors are supposed to: 1) be durable enough to protect the screen and 2) fit the screen.This product meets the first criteria, but utterly fails on the second. Since the whole point of buying a screen protector specifically fit to cover a PSP 3000 screen is so you don't have to chop it down to size and risk crooked or jagged edges, why in the world would they manufacture these covers to be larger than the necessary specifications? Even though it is only slightly larger by a small amount, it is impossible to apply this thing on without getting air bubbles or risk having it fall off, even using the handy dandy soap 'n' water method. I would have preferred smaller over larger than the screen because then you could still pop it on with little to no trouble. I ended up just ripping the cover right off and ordering an InvisibleShield, which fits perfectly and with way less hassle. I would have rated this one star if it weren't for the cheapo cost. I mean, what do you really expect for a couple dollars anyway?If you don't want to fork out $15 and don't mind a few bubbles and the possibility of the cover popping off, go right ahead and order one. Otherwise, you're better off buying one of Zagg's InvisibleShields.
We had the same problem after less than a week of use. CD player is clearly defective.
The User Manual does not explain how to update the maps, excluding and including news informations and cities.There is no standard functionality that allows to view pictures and videos. The user must be a software expert to get into the application for coding the necessary changes to make available the above functionalities.
Read the other reviews. THe dock is ok for transferring pix but it won't charge batteries. I Have sent my camera, dock, and batteries to Kodak twice and I still get the same Lame answer. They seem to think 5-10 pix on a charge is ok. This is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't buy it or the Kodak rechargeable batteries!!!!
I was very disappointed with this mouse, only reason I kept it was for the novelty of shaking/dancing on my desk at work as a CD is played.Compared to a regular MS-Intellimouse (2 button, wheel, and ball), it's about twice as heavy with slightly larger dimensions.Tracking and motion was on par with most mice, and being a symmetrical design, lefties can use it easier than some ergo-designs. The wheel is poorly designed as the texture (lack of) causes my finger to slip. I used sandpaper to rough it up, but the rubber they used still slipped.Two major gripes:1: The wire that goes to the mouse enters the mouse too close to the mouse pad surface. I had to rearrange the cord (which is thick and heavy) so the mouse could move freely.2: The whole point to this mouse is the vibration feature. It's activated by volume output of your soundcard. In other words, the more sound your computer makes, the more it vibrates, and this includes music. Playing games, especially 1st person shooters where accuracy is a must, becomes a nightmare. People buy mice to be accurate, but this vibration feature just reduces accuracy.On one of the few pluses I just attached this mouse, booted up (Windows 2000 Professional), and it worked without driver setup. The included CD, which you can just download the 2.25mb program, gives you some "enhanced" mouse functions that have nothing to do with the vibration feature of the mouse. This can be nice since the whole point of the mouse is to shake, and not having to install software can be nice.Good: Price (free with rebate), easy setup, noveltyBad: Heavy, slippery middle wheel, novelty, annoying vibration feature.
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.
I wanted to give a try to this cheap lens uv filter with my new canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM.The result was just dissappointment. I got lots of unwanted extra reflections on my pictures, from light sources that were not even in the picture. Reflections are immediately noticeable on low light condition pictures.It seems a well built filter, fits nice on the lens, and it do protect it, but if you're serious about photography and details on it, should better get a B+WB+W 58mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)or Hoya filterHoya 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass Filter. They are more expensive, but you won't get any unwanted results in your pictures.
I've bought this sleak looking Titanium Cruzer in January'06 and it stopped working after 5 month from purchase; I only used it a few times.I contacted Sandisk immediately and I was impressed to see that they responded pretty quickly to my complaint and request for replacement. I just got a new 512MB Cruzer Titanium. I hope it'll last longer this time. :-) In a nutshell, Sandisk has a capable Customer Service staff and a friendly Return policy.That's all!
The first one worked fine until video outputs stopped working after a month. The replacement unit worked for a few weeks and now it will not read or play DVD of any type, even rented or purchased movies. A lot of features but poor quality.
I bought these because when I run with earbud headphones, the left one falls out of my ear. After half a mile I absolutely hated this item. It looks dumb on my head and I hate to say it but it falls out and needs adjusting more than my earbuds did. It is slightly bendable so after curving it as much as I could it works a little better but still not great. I have to say I was very disappointed but I only bought these for $3.00 so I am can't really complain too much. It could just be me because other reviews said they stayed in but it was terribly annoying to me.
I bought one of these to amplify the signal of my outdoor TV antenna. As recommended, I connected the input to the coax which goes directly to the antenna. The output went to two TV sets and two PVR's about 100 feet away.Instead of improving the signal, several stations would no longer come in at all! Assuming I had bought a defective unit, I returned it for another. Same result! I spent several hours reconfiguring the connections to determine if perhaps there was something I was doing wrong or if some connection was bad. In the end I had one wire going directly from the antenna into the amp, then directly to the TV. It still didn't work. The amp made strong signals weak and weak signals unusable. I even tried several different cables which worked fine without using the amp, but the result was always the same.I now assume from seeing all the repackaged boxes at the store, that these units are unreliable pieces of junk. I would never buy another. I've used similar units in the past with no problems. BTW, older units which I used years ago had gain control, which these don't. Perhaps that would have solved my problems, but I'll never know.BTW, The outside of the boxes say "Limited Lifetime Warranty". Good luck with that! There were no instructions inside on how to go about getting a refund or replacement. What a crock!I bought a Motorola Signal Booster to replace this piece of junk. It works great--Woohoo!CLICK HERE ==>Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier&lt;== CLICK HERE
After burning one coaster, I thought, it's just a fluke. I'll burn my first DVD in no time. I was wrong. After updating the firmware on my new Plextor DVD burner and downloading the latest version of Nero 6, I burned two more coasters. Don't buy these unless you want pain and frustration.
Pros: When the keyboard is working, it is very comfortable to use. The use of the mouse is somewhat comfortable. I would give the comfort of the keyboard 9/10, but I would give the comfort of the mouse 5/10 because I don't think they have the perpendicular posture quite rightCons: What good is a wireless keyboard when you constantly need a backup keyboard and mouse at your desk. I'm not typing this review of the keyboard on the actually keyboard because it keeps cutting out on me. I've had the keyboard/mouse combo for only 1.5 weeks, and I can't rely on them to work properly. The USB receiver sits 1 foot from the keyboard and mouse, but both the keyboard and mouse will cut out on me at any point. I find these episodes of unreliability occur about 5+ times per day making the use of these products completely unacceptable.I would not recommend you buy this product.
this router cannot hold a connection at all. we have two wireless computers on the network and we are constantly being kicked off about 10 times a day each. [in fact i was kicked off in the middle of writing this.] i have spent hours upon hours upon hours with linksys tech support; each of the technicians has me reconfigure the router over and over and over, none of which as solved this problem. the only solution 80% of the time is to unplug the wireless adaptors and replug it. the other 20% of the time we have to unplug the router and wait anywhere from 1 minute to several hours before it decides that it'll function again. this router is the biggest piece of crap ever.
The product itself work great, I use them when I take walks and I rarely lose signal like I did before I had them. However the ear pieces are plastic, and little uncomfortable in your ears. I usually can't stand wearing them for any extended period.
Over a year ago, I purchased the 40GB model and was very happy with it until a couple months ago when it died. Thankfully I had a recent backup. I thought it was just a bad coincidence that my drive had failed, so I got the 80GB model as a replacement. Now, after having it for less than two months, the drive completely stopped working. I have tried everything and cannot get a computer to read the disk.I really want to like this drive. It is beautiful, easy to use, and otherwise worthy of 5 stars, but having two drives fail in the past two months is absolutely unacceptable. If you get this drive, make sure to backup your data constantly.
I found that when I attached this filter to my Panasonic micro four thirds lens, it caused ghost images of anything bright in the field of view. I double-checked by removing the filter and - lo - the ghost images were banished.
To market any CD that requires changing the batteries more than once every four or five discs (at minimum) is only marginally acceptable. To do so with one that requires it every other disc should be punishable by castration and stoning. The thing skips if anything larger than a mosquito flies by in a fifteen foot radius. The battery case opens by farting on it (yeah, i tried it). And what's with the fruity little running man? Kitsch is cool for bar signs and bowling shirts, not electronics.
This model worked for about a month of nighttime use, and then it just fell apart. First, the water would not transfer from the well to the vapor area. Something to do with the depressed stopper. The rubber seemed to wear down or get stuck so that none of the water could pass through. Then, the water started draining out of the machine and onto the floor. After many nights of trying to "fix" it, and many days of having to dry out the carpets... we put this "humidifier" where it belongs -- IN THE GARBAGE CAN!
now that i've gotten it to work it's great, if only it worked with my audio software then the audio would be amazing. still a good for the price though. the build quality is lower and it feels like it could break if you hit it by accident, but all small USB devices feel like that to me, can't beat it for $1.50.2 months later it broke, bad build quality.
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.
On the good side, it was easy to set up, and worked reasonably well if the phone (tried both cordless and corded) was plugged directly into unit. However, I could not get it to work on other phones in the house when I used the jack to plug it into the wall per the instructions (so it would work like a land line on any phone in the house). I do not have a land line, so it may just need a land line to work since you are supposed to be able to switch back and forth. I even tried disconnecting the line outside the house but that didn't work either.I experience sporatic dropped calls that were not present before installing this device. I contacted tech support and was sent a driver upgrade v 1.20 (not available from their website). This seemed to improve the dropped call situation a bit, but I still have more dropped calls than before.The dealbreaker for me was after I found out you had to be logged in as an administrator for it to work. With an "always on" internet connection, I was not willing to expose myself to that security risk.
I ordered a warranty recently from this company after calling to make sure the parts were covered that I had read were a problem with the item I purchased, printer heads. I was assured that they cover anything covered by the original warrantee, including printer heads. After purchase, I received an email with the specifices and it had a part about "printer elements". I called again to see what "printer elements" were. This time I called they were the heads. Apparently these were not covered. Not only were we informed that it did not cover printer heads (apparently, according to the warranty providers, they are like BATTERIES!). As we told them, and shall continue to state, there is no relation between batteries and printer heads. Printer heads are not something that a user is ALLOWED by warranty to replace themselves, it WILL void your warranty to do so. They are also not even something that a end user can purchase, or easily find information on the process in which they are replaced.We were also told by Epson that this warranty SHOULD cover printer heads.Besides all of this, this company has responded to our review stating that they have tried to contact us multiple times, both by phone and by e-mail. The only contact we have had with this company was when they e-mailed us in response to the initial review, stating their opinion that printer heads are apparently in comparison to batteries, and then requesting that we modify our review to suit their opinion accordingly. Beyond this misinformation and attempt to modify negative reviews we have not been contacted by this company by phone, e-mail or any other communicative methods. They have also thus far not refunded our money on the purchase of this warranty.I hope this information can be helpful to others in revealing some obvious flaws of both management and actual warranty coverage.
I bought these CDs to do weekly backups of my data. However, almost every time I burn one, it has errors on it. Today I wasted three CDs trying to get one good backup. This product is awful...avoid at all costs!
it was comfortable and the quality of music was good but the durability is very poor and it broke very quickly.
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.
Must have a bad one. In any case, connection has very low friction and is likely to come off at any time. Really not a good quality cable.
I thought I had carefully compared the MySky and the celestron product, and made the right choice. BIG MISTAKE. This product took quite a while to set up as far as getting the GPS to work. The pointing is not accurate--it identified Jupiter as a star on the first attempt, but then it worked out. The videos and audio are minimal, not very informative at all. This is WAY overpriced for what you get, and it doesnt seem well made. I plan on returning it and trying the Sky Scout. Hopefully, it works better. Meade promotes its product as having a larging database of celestial objects to find, but does it matter if it doesnt work? LM
Bought one of these. Plugged it in and connected to TV. Lights came on.That's all. Nothing worked except on/off switch. Returned to store and received full refund. Bought a Panasonic which works fine. Have three other Panasonics. They all work fine.Coby is Junk.
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.
It is so very tiny you can't put a finger on the extremely tiny buttons I tried to stop the delivery 5 minutes after I purchased and Amazon and ANT whom I got it from all but ignored me and sure enough,,there it was anyway at my door...a week later I opened it, reluctantly...ugh..can not even hear the sound all the way up!!!
This did not fit the side post battery that I had. The threads were not long enough in the battery to even get but two or three threads turned into the battery. The battery cable was just slopping around loose on the post after the thing bottomed out. Took it off and cleaned up and reused the old post.
If you are thinking of buying this radio---FORGET IT... Reception sucks. The TV setting got nothing but 3 Mexican radio stations. It's nothing more than a piece of crap!!!!!
Yes, it is wireless, and very cool if you don't have to go through any serious walls. It works fine everywhere except where I need it to work, which is over the garage. Configuration was complex unless you understand ip addresses, dns, etc. I did get it accomplished only to find out it won't reach the room I wanted it in, (about 40 ft.) Support suggests I buy a third party antenna, terrific. Unless you want to use it out on the deck, run the wire!!
As always, a crucial point to look for as a gamer is whether or not a wireless adapter will have heat issues down the line. I had this product for nearly fourteen months, and out of the blue it started getting heat issues, giving me 1.0mbps for hours on end if I was on Warcraft or even surfing the internet. After reinstalling the driver, I had about 36.0mbps to even 11mbps with a perfect signal, clearly indicating that it had heated up, or started working improperly. All my anti-virus scans and my spyware scans came up empty (as they should, since I do them regularly), and I have concluded that this heats up.Simply stated, it heats up quite quickly as other reviewers have said, it is too fat, and that 1.0mbps stuff annoyed me.Buy Linksys or D-Link instead.
I used this device for 6 months but the slow performance, clunky software, and intermitted stopping during MP3 play caused me to put it up for sale.Wait for next release of product or buy something else.
Shown with a list price of over 25 dollars and on sale for 2 dollars was too good to be true and like anything that is too good to be true it was not. This item is classic dollar store quality and perhaps worth the 2 dollars and not a penny more. I don't know why I cheeeped out to save a few dollars to plug my 300 dollar ipod into a 50 cent power socket but I did and I will chalk that one up to experience. I had this silly notion that if it was listed on Amazon there was some sort of quality/control/assurance. Oh well - live and learn. :-(
I bought this item for christmas last year in 2008. I purchased it for 169.00 Yes I said 169.00....what is with the new Hefty price for the same model???I used it occasionally on the dashboard mount. As i was placing it there last week, it fell onto a PADDED car floor. (I have thick all weather proof Mats).Mind you it was not thrown, and only fell about 2 feet. After picking it up I see that the LCD screen is no longer functioning. There are zig zag lines on the LCD screen.I do not beleive that a product of this nature which is built to be used in the car, should become useless after this.The warranty does not cover it.I will never buy from Garmin again. I can not believe how fragile this was.
in fact mine hasn't completed its imminent hard crash yet...it just burns for 30 minutes then quits...no excess heat anywhere in the case...no software bug...it's this HD...i won't rag on them totally, they have almost decent externals...except they don't vent well...&quot;it's been a good HD and now it has to die...&quot;z
As the person stated above, it only fits accessories if they are WITHIN the camera!!Because there is only space for the camera body- nothing else. It's very frustrating. I really need to find a different case.Plus, the leather is really hard and plasticky.
We bought this printer for my father-in-law as a birthday gift and he loves it....But when I tried to use it to print pictures from my xd-photo card, I used words that I have tried to refrain from in the past. The XD card is impossible to get in. I have spent 5 hours trying to get it in to the printer, and have failed everythime. Actually, I did manage to get it in backwards a couple of times, but backwards is the only way it fits. I called customer service and was appalled that the representative did not understand me nor could I understand him. For all I know he could have asked if I kicked the printer and I may have answered yes...who knows?They offered to send me a new printer (in 7-10 days) but I don't want to be bothered. It is my FIL's and his memory card works I think. I wanted to get one for myself, but now between the horribly written directions, the lack of Englis-speaking/understanding tech support, and the general pain-in-the-tuckasness, I will steer clear of EVER purchasing a HP product. Buyer Beware!!!!!!!!
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 thought I would try buying a basic organizer rather than an expensive PDA, and so I tried the EZ Vue 6. Now, let me first say that it seems quite durable; I've dropped the unit a time or two, and it suffers no more than a scratch. Additionally, it uses standard AAA batteries, so there are no expensive battery packs to buy.That being said, let me say this: the interface is cumbersome at best, the features are all implemented on the level of a proof-of-concept, and the unit wears out batteries so quickly that you'll be buying a LOT of them.The interface in detail: perhaps the most annoying part is the task list. Sure, you can enter tasks quickly, but let's say you want to mark one as completed. You can't actually change any aspect of a task until you go into "edit" mode, which is only accessible via the keyboard. Same for deleting any item, so it's impossible to do much with just the stylus. They should have either put more function buttons on the face of the device, or designed it with the keyboard in a fixed position.The calendar is fine if you have all day to play with it. Efficiency is not the name of the game here; if you want a recurring appointment (say a weekly meeting, for example) you have to make it "recurring" by manually entering each instance. However, viewing things is really easy, and the device could have been marketed for a quarter of its price as a clock/calendar unit.The spell check, thesaurus, etc., are all useless if you have more than a 600-word vocabulary. The thing can't be used for taking short notes-- I've found a stack of post-its to be more effective for that, and they don't quit working in the middle of a meeting.If you're looking for a white elephant gift, this is the kind of useless item that fits perfectly in that sort of situation. However, if you're looking for a truly useful organizer, spend a little more money for a Palm Z22-- or, better yet, buy any of a wide array of paper-based planners available here or elsewhere. As I said, paper doesn't quit because of weak batteries.
Try calling amazon for service on something you bought...good luck...this item doesn't come with a cord to connect to your computer, and it needs a special one that amazon doesn't offer. I'm rating amazon more than the product, since I can't even get the product to work...poor customer service and product control...I'd advise to buy this product somewhere else that at least supplies you with a cord to get started...or at least offers one!!!!
I read so many good reviews of this camera that I was horrified when I saw the pictures it took. I have an old Kodak 260 which I wanted to improve upon, and this has failed. Pictures are either out of focus, 'bleached' looking with too much white, color reproduction is poor, red eye reduction fails to work - in short it fails on pretty much every criterion I wanted to improve upon. I thought at first it was me, so I read and re-read the manual, tried all manner of settings, and still each picture needs brightness and color balance, is out of focus and needs red eye reduction half the time. Also very annoying that it only warns you of low battery just before it runs out. It was a complete waste of money - only gave it 1 star because there didn't seem to be an option for zero. My five year old Kodak tank with 1.6 mega pixels is way better.
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.
This battery worked fine during the span of time when it actually worked. Then yesterday (seven months later) it will no longer take a charge.Ordinarily, a single battery that died would not cause me to write a one-star review; after all, batteries die. The reason for this review is because the battery warranty is a joke. Even for something as light as a battery, they want a $7.50 "processing fee" to ship you a new one, and that is AFTER you ship them the old one at your own expense. As another poster pointed out, why on earth would I ever do this for a $12 item? Charging you a "processing fee" to replace a defective item is an insult.As a corollary to this, why on earth would I ever buy a Lenmar battery ever again? These clowns aren't getting a second chance to fool me...I'm very glad I did not have the "opportunity" to learn this on a priceless vacation.
The product was working just great...until my warranty ran out that is. I bought the item back in August of the year 2001.. it didn't start malfunctioning 'til shortly before xmas of 2002. First the USB port went out and now I can't even communicate with the router and I can't even log on to the internet through the WAN port, I have to use the uplink port, but there is nothing I can do about it cuz...Warranty...expired!! I talked to Linksys and they said that I was pretty much on my own if I have no warranty and that they couldn't fix it if the warranty expired. There goes my money!... People.. don't waste your money on anything over $... I think I'm gonna purchase a cheap hub and link up that way rather than spend anymore money waiting for the warranty to expire before the thing goes out again!!
This remote extender seemed to be everything I needed, I was very pleased the way it worked at first. I have 3 tvs hooked up to the same satelite receiver and it was the best solution, until one of the batteries went dead. At that point I tried to charge them in the selected slot. All was well until I tried to use the remote with the same regular batteries it originally was intended for. It does not work at all without the extender set up, even with new batteries and the extender unit completely unpluged. So this device screwed up my remote control, it ruined its insides somehow {frequency ? }. I had to buy a new remote, and throw this device out.
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...
This Scosche dash replacement is not like the picture that is shown above. First of all it doesn't come with the trim ring and that trim ring is no longer produced. So good luck trying to find that. Secondly, the upper gap of the dash replacement is too big and will bring your stereo down about 2 inches on your dash. I'm not sure how much I like that as the other dash replacements were better placed. What the scosche dash replacement has going for it is that the texture is better and looks more professional than the ones say Crutchfield sell. Not to say those are horrible, but the structure of those dash replacements can fold since the plastic is not terribly sturdy. I'm not too happy with this, but it took me so long to put it in my car that I'm just going to leave it. I own a Honda Civic Hybrid 05.
The GPS and navigation functions are excellent -- very similar or identical to other Nuvi models.But...This has an MP3 player and Bluetooth handsfree for a phone. Those are the only reasons to buy this over a different model; those were the motivation for me to buy this model.I listen to the MP3 through my car stereo every day driving to and from work. I always have my phone with me, which is paired to the Nuvi.MP3:- sound quality is good- doesn't autoplay when powering up. I need to press three keys to get it to play something, which is in addition to the keys pressed for the security code and the acceptance of the warning screens.- forgets the last song played. It starts playing at a seemingly random position in a song.- sometimes forgets the "play all" setting and will just keep playing the same song over and over. Once you figure out how to restore the "play all" setting, it's not too difficult to change, but it shouldn't forget.- the "next track" button is small, and it's difficult to accurately press the button when driving.- doesn't play ogg vorbis files- only shows album art when the mp3 file has the image embedded (instead of a separate jpg shared for all files in a directory)Bluetooth:- easy to answer calls- the mp3 player doesn't pause when the talking on the phone- sound quality is decent with the built-in mic. I've had reports of a low audio level, but I have the Nuvi mounted low (below the radio, in front of the shifter).- the phone book sync doesn't read the address -- I have addresses for my contacts in my BlackBerry Pearl, but the Nuvi doesn't display the address, so I can't easily route. (I have to use the BB to display the address and then type it into the Nuvi manually.)- the Nuvi has a menu item for text messages, but it never displays any messages my phone receives when it's synced, and I can't send any. Clicking on the menu option gives an "unsupported" message.Other stuff:- The connectors for the audio cable and the external antenna are on the Nuvi itself, instead of the base. The base is semi-permanently mounted to the car, as is the external antenna and the stereo input jack for the radio. I take the Nuvi with me when I park, so I need to disconnect those two cable, and reconnect them when I get back in the car.- When I type the security code incorrectly, it takes a really, really long time before I can type the code again. I suppose this is to enhance the security, but come on! Nobody is going to crack the security code by using brute force, and it just wastes my time sitting in my car after I start it.
Okay, I got this to play DVD+R discs I'm burning from a DVD recorder. It plays them fine. My biggest complaint - and it's a deal-breaker for me, is the remote control is so poorly designed. It doesn't fit my hand at all & the button layout is awful. Do they ever actually test these products with human beings before they turn them loose for production?
I expected a lot more quality from Sony when i bought this card. It failed after 1 month. My Sony DSC-M2 video camera started displaying format error. I lost almost 1 gb of photos and 1 gb of video from my last trip.Sony needs to wake up to its quality issues and high prices. i am about to buy a Scandisk card and highly doubt i will give sony another chance to screw up.
It felt better than it looked. I mean it looks like a kids toy, that would break easily. I was totally stoked to have a portable Mp3 player! 200+ songs on a disk? Great!! But... You can't see the display very well, it ate batteries like crazzzy, but the Skipping was what made me take it back. 120 seconds? NO WAY!! how about NO seconds!! Can't walk with it! Can't use it in the car! And there is absolutly No Way you can jog or run with it!!!Useless!Picked up a Phillips JogProof. Doesn't play mp3's but it Does play my CD-R's and I can Run and Jog and NO SKIPPING!!If you want something to carry, Skip the RioVolt SP90.
This player stopped reading discs after just a few months. I thought it was just a bad disc, and we don't use portable players often (just for long trips) so i didn't do anything about it, but it's definitely broken and I am having a hard time getting it repaired. For the price I paid I averaged about $25 for each movie we watched on it before it failed.
I received the product this evening. No where on the package is a manufacturer listed. There is no mention of Cables to Go on the package. The Cables to Go that I have have the name Cables to Go printed on the cable. There is no manufacturer printed on the cable. There is a Made in China paper stick-on label on the package. I feel duped.
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 ordered the product 2 days ago and the product still hasn't shipped. I have yet to receive any kind of acknowledgement or update from the seller.
The case does fit the 30 gig video well, but that all it does well. The armband is to thin and cuts into your arm. It also does stay in the clip well at all. I have had it drop to the floor twice in the middle of workouts. The clip is also very cheap. You get what you pay for, go for something of better quality and a little more money. I am now shoping for a new workout case.
Hello All,Here's my opinion on the slingbox pro. It was a great device for a while. It worked. The video was OK. It worked remotely on both my PC and my phone. So, that was all good.Here's the bad. Their software prompts you to update occasionally. Doing so makes you get new features - usually. However, this last time, it completely broke everything. After they do an update that breaks your connectivity, they want $29 to fix it.That has me smokin mad right now.
Why put in a USB port and exclude all the talented, graphically-inclined people who use Macs instead of Windows machines? I use both kinds of computers, and I need to have peripherals that are compatible with both. It's just plain shortsighted not to write the drivers for the Mac. GET WITH THE PROGRAM, H-P !!
This item is not bright enough and does not stay put, but falls to keyboard.
Read the plan carefully. Not everything is covered under this plan. They will use any excuse they can to say that the product broke under unusual circumstances so they don't have to pay. Too many exclusions for an "everything is covered policy" Don't waste your money
liked the product with the exception of color being grey not black, other than that loved the low price
I plugged this into my laptop and it worked immediately. Very easy to use. However, the first thing I noticed was a constant busing sound when plugging in headphones, and the sound quality is poor. Also, this stopped working after about 3 months.If you need cheap temporary sound this would be great. If you want to use this regularly buy something of better quality.
Bought this camera for webchatting with my family back home but I am not able to add any of my friends and family to the buddy list yahoo msn says it is not compatible a nd when i contacted the tech support they say the images can be viewed or an address can be added only if the other person has an EZonics camera this is really ridiculous these guys are dupping people by telling that it is compatible with other msn services.
The only reason I purchased this item is because it uses the same fan that my AOpen mini-pc has, and that went south. If I could find this fan at Fry's or someplace else, or if AOpen actually had a technical support staff that responded to inquiries, I wouldn't had to pay $35 for a $5 fan (the alternative being to toss a $1000 computer).My low rating for this item is entirely based on my opinion of the fan. I am already on my 3rd CPU fan for this computer (thus I have bought 2 disk enclosures), so I would suggest this fan is absolute junk.
This camera case looked like just the right item for my new SD1000, because it was form-fitted enough to take advantage of the thinness of the new model, and the camera wouldn't flop around like in cases designed for earlier PowerShots that were 1/8" thicker. When I got it I noticed that it was a beautiful shade of gray leather with a nice grain pattern. However, after a week or so of carrying around, the belt strap ripped right off, revealing how thin the leather was and the paper intermediate layer. I returned it and of course Amazon gave a complete refund.
The units work for 5-30 mniutes then lock up, and &lt;ctrl>&lt;alt>&lt;del> does not bring up the task manager. A cold boot is required.There is no updated driver since 4/18/02 and this appears to be a known issue - see:Newsgroup: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.networkingfor details.I would not recommend these for operation under the OS Windows 2000 pending the release of a certified driver.-= Chris &szlig; =-Update: Unit now somewhere in a US landfill or in India getting hacked... Now using Netgear.
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've now owned two of these, and neither worked properly. The first worked great, as long as you were within 20 feet and direct line-of-sight to the device. To Linksys' credit, their tech support line worked well with me to diagnose that the device was bad and issue a merchandise credit. The second one I owned worked fine for about a month before the wireless capability stopped working altogether. I suppose I could work Linksys again and get another merchandise credit (and cross my fingers it will work), but I think I'll just buy a NetGear device instead.
Its OK, but to much against it, you must purchase the bottom piece, it doesn't meet my expectationthe people commenting motivate me but I don't think it deserve the attention its getting, THE AIR POPPERITS A MUCH BETTER DEAL, THIS ONE WILL LEAVE KERNELS UN POP, THE ONLY REASON TO BYE THIS IN MY OPINIONONLY IF THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO DO POPCORN. THEY MUCH BETTER WAYS, I SAY THE AIR POPPER IS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT.
I bought this for my boyfriend's birthday, thinking it would be an awesome gift. The bluetooth feature is great. The directions though, seem to be not as accurate. We took it around on routes that we knew and it always takes us the longer and most complicated route, instead of the easy ways we know. We are still to view some of the features, but to be honest, I expected more. It is a good deal for the price, although my advice is do your homework and ask someone for advice before buying a GPS.
If you want to revive your relatively old Dell laptop so that the charge lasts, go out and spend the money on a real Dell battery. It's still cheaper than a new computer!
what a [bad] set of headphones. ....and after about 1 month....the left headphone stopped working....and then i was too lazy to return it so i kept it for another two weeks and then the volume control switch started to malfunction...it wud shut off the other speaker when it got a lil high...and it was annoying..finally today i decided i was gonna return it...so i put it in it's packaging...and guess what...the left headphone BROKE off...like it physically detached from the uniti was EXTREMELY carefull with this pair cuz i wanted them to last for a couple years at least..but that didn't exactly happenstay clear of these headphones..they are "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE"it's WORTH payin an ...or w/e for a quality productsound quality was EXCELLENT tho.......while it lasted :P
When used it with a cable hookup, tuner was out of sync, would buzz when there was a lot of white on the screen. Remote frequently malfunctioned. Tinny sound. Wasted my money big time. Had to throw the damn thing out.
Kingston ValueRAM - Memory - 2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB ) - DIMM 240-pin - DDR II - 400 MHz / PC2-3200 - CL3 - 1.8 V - unbuffered:very poor product: unable to fit into any of my PC2-3200 of different computers. Request for refund is still pending.
This was the first hdmi cable i ever bought. I was told by friends that expensive cables didn't offer more quality. After this experience, I don't know if I believe it. I read all the reviews and thought how great is it to find an $15 hdmi cable. Well now I am out $15 and have to find a new cable.Problems:1. Seller is listed as hdmi king through amazon.com. Yet it comes to me through some Abascus123 seller??? When I try to return it I have to contact some third party. Never had this experience when Amazon's name is on it. Packaging was just a mailina envelope with the cord. Seemed like it wasn't new.2. The picture was fuzzy, it was like a 1985 TV screen! My component cables were very picture perfect.3. After 2 weeks, the fuzziness slowly got worse. Now when any part of the screen goes black, blue lines streak across the screen. So much for HDTV! And yes, all the cords are plugged in tight and I haven't run over them with a lawnmower or anything.Just want to share before you think you are getting a good deal but may waste money. Maybe it is just my cord or the seller that sold it to me. I am surprised by amazon's quality to ship my order off to some third party. This is the first time I have received an item "supposedly" sold by Amazon.com but did not show up in an Amazon labeled box.
This signal booster did not work for me. I set it up according to the instructions, connected to a Dlink Router DI-624.When I attempted to connect to the router via laptop, it would connect and then drop the connection after about 10 seconds. That would repeat indefinitely.I tracked the signal with a strength meter, and it boosted it to the level expected, but for some reason when the connection was made to the router, it was dropped.I sent the first unit into Hawking thinking it was defective, but they replaced the unit, and it did exactly the same thing.I have no idea why it didn't work. Maybe my fault.I am thinking perhaps I need two of these, one at the router, and one at the laptop. Perhaps the signal going back to the router is not strong enough to keep the connection.
I do not understand because they receive this product to me? when I buy the chamber by 199,00 USD that never have said to me when it comes, 4 GB Class supplied Transcend free to me 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS4GSDHC6E and now they receive to me what they promised free to me, I am a good client for a long time and I feel deceived....If they promise to a product it free to me do not have later to receive, also it will send a letter to the service to the client of Amazon I am not nothing contented
I recently purchased this battery, choosing it over several others due to the claimed lifetime warranty. However, when I read the warranty information once I received the battery, I learned that the warranty was only for 90 days, NOT lifetime! I contacted Sunpak, and they claim that their website was poorly written, and that the lifetime warranty only applied to certain batteries (but not this one). I think that this is misleading and deceptive advertising. DON'T BE FOOLED!
Don't buy this holster if you own any of the eTrex color Cx versions. The units are too thick to fit in the holster. This is Garmin's misrepresentation, not Amazon's. Garmin doesn't make a case or holster that fits the Cx versions. Buy a camera case that fits your unit at Best Buy or Circuit City and you won't be stuck with this pricey and useless Garmin product like I am. If there was a "0 star" rating available, that would be more applicable.
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 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!
The charger part was not included. Instead, I got the wall plug and two retractable cables. Whatever. It was cheap and not worth arguing over.
This was a nice product, until it stopped working, just after the warranty ran out, of course. It stopped reading the black ink cartridge, and it doesn't print at all without it.
I bought these because the reviews were pretty good, and as far as sound goes I would agree that they are a very good value for the low price. But I bought these for the sole purpose of using them to workout and had issues on my first use with one of the earpieces cutting in and out. I had seen reports of a poor design around where the wire enters the earpiece and I am not sure that is exactly what I had, but it was frustrating. It only seemed to cut out as a result of my movement while doing cardio. Now I can only use them while not moving around. Given this problem, I would not buy them again. And I am still looking for the right pair of clip-on earphones that will not keep falling our of my ear and will not break my pocketbook.
When looking for the product, there was no mention that it didn't work with Mac computers.
not enough bass, and the straps to hold it in place don't work too well
Should of stayed with ICOM radio. The Cobra is a piece of junk. Never had buzzing from a ICOM radio, But I do from the COBRA, Customer support from COBRA was NO help, They did not care...
The adapter fit the dock ok, but when I connect the camera, the dock lights for 2 seconds and then goes out. The camera doesn't charge or start the Kodak software. I'm not happy with the device at all.Dave C.
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.
Junk. I purchased this and it worked good for about a month. Then it started to have problems maintaining its original connectivity. It just kept slowing down, until yesterday when it just totally died. It couldnt hold a connection for more then 5 min and if it did I would only download at about 20 k/b. I yanked that piece of junk out and replaced it with a ASUS usb wireless and out of the box is far better then the old Dlink.
I have been ordering this item for over 6 months, once, sometimes twice a month. In that time, I had maybe two or three defective tapes. This last shipment, the tapes had obviously being re-packaged (poorly, I might say) and closed with mailing tape. I assumed some kind of quality control had been done. Boy, was I wrong. 4 of the 8 tapes were defective (plastic case crushed in corner, or broken lid, and in one case, tape loose and off the spool.) Our nearest post office is over 5 miles away, and so is UPS. UPS will not pick up from my residence unless I am present to hand it to them. So, the nuisance value of a return makes this just not worth it. Beware buyers... you may be buying garbage. Plus, the item description says "NEW", and in this case, it obviously was NOT TRUE!!! What a disappointment in Amazon. I have thought they were better than that.
Normally I don't write reviews, but I'm so mad about this lockup issue and I don't want anyone else to go through it. Other posts here are right, this modem locks up at least 3 times per day for me. I have to run down to the basement unplug and plug back in. Absolutely frustrating and makes me wish I hadn't lost my old router by a power surge. What's more frustrating is there is nothing on the linksys support site and the firmware has not been updated since December of 02. Seven months and I'm the first one with this problem? I don't think so Linksys and I will be replacing you shortly.
I just spent hours of frustration trying to get this thing to work reliably. Never got it working correctly. Netgear won't just let you install the drivers and be done with it. No, they force you to install their bloated and buggy configuration software which doesn't play well with Windows XP(apparently). So, after much cursing and hair-pulling, I took it back and exchanged it for a comparable Linksys adapter. Now all is right again in my universe. If you are looking for a USB wireless adapter, do yourself a favor and go back to the search page and type in L-i-n-k-s-y-s.
The interior shots, no matter how bright it is in the room, is terrible. The quality of the image is very good, but everything around it is completely black. The sun can be pouring into the window, the flash can be on, the interior lights can be on, but everything surrounding your subject in the photo is completely black. When I contacted Kodak, they responded that I should "lighten each photo that is too dark"; like I'm going to take the time to lighten each of my photos.Good quality if you're taking photos outside in the daytime. If you're going to take photos inside (oh, say, during Christmas), buy a disposable and you'll get better pictures. I wish I hadn't wasted my Christmas money on this. My last digital (Sony-awesome camera) was a million times better than this.
I bought this camera because of the large distance it claimed to cover in darkness.First, let me preface by saying that with regard to night-vision this camera did not work at all, it simply was defective and I returned it, so with regard to it's night-vision capabilities I can't say good or bad except that it was a complete bust in that regard.The quaility of the day-light operation is the reason I gave this camera 1 star, it was TERRIBLE. By far the worst camera I've owned (I deliberately bought 3 different brands to get a sense of which ones I'd like best since I intend over time to buy as many as 8 or more). I was a bit shocked at just how BAD the image was in daylight, and just so it's clear, I was able to instantaneously compare it against my other 2 cameras since I had all three hooked up to the same system. The colors were garrish, it was like it was on uber-contrast mode, and even after adjusting with my dvr system, it stil didn't get much better. I was also quite a bit darker than the other 2 cameras. About an hr before dusk, it look like darkness was minutes away, while the other two looked clear and bright.I might add also this was the most expensive of the three cameras and quite a bit more expensive than the cheapest one.Luckily I was able to return this and get my money back.the other two cameras btw were a Lorex and a Qsee, the Lorex is my favorite, the qSee wasn't great, but it was adequate and I'm keeping both of them.In the end, considering the high-price of this camera, I am left wondering if I just got a complete dud and it was broken in more ways that the night-vision IR's. I am rather surprised they could sell this for nearly $200 at the level of quality I witnessed...
We just gave this to our 4 year old for Christmas. After taking a few pictures, we looked at them and they were blurry and had lines through them (including the ones that we took). My 4-year old was frustrated and didn't want to play with it anymore after the first round of pictures. As I tried to get the flash to work, I read in the instructions that it requires a full battery, and the flash won't work without a "full" battery. They mean it. I was able to get the flash to work for one picture (after warming up for 2-3 minutes), then the battery power went to half and it wouldn't work anymore. One picture - that's all it takes to burn half of the battery power in this camera.The only selling point of the camera is the appearance, which didn't even fool my 4-year old with the pitiful performance. If it were a $10 toy, then you might consider it, but for a child that loves to take pictures, this is not for them. Don't be fooled by the "1.3 MP" label - the pictures still suck.
Half of my discs did not work. I will not purchase from this company again
That this machine was ever put on the market at all is a disgrace. It is almost impossible to use, comes with possibly the worst manual ever written, and just doesn't do half the things it is supposed to. I have never been so disappointed with a product in my life, and JVC either don't care, or are too incompetent, to support it. An absolute abomination.Nothing with the JVC brand on will ever come into my house again.
I have had this product for a while. For the first few months I owned I had nothing but good things to say about it. It allow multiple PC's to share a connection, provides some measure of improved security, and effectively isolates the DSL PPPoe software so I don't have to install it on my and my wifes PC, and my notebook or reinstall when I upgrade, and gets the PC started because I do not have to log to PPPoe each time my computer turns on. I incorrectly attributed the occasion glitches to my DSL modem.Then I tried to setup a server and use forwarding. This has problems so serious it could only be described as unworkable. Some other people don't have the same problem, others do. I have tried everything. The Tech Support is useless. I plan to try a competitors product, anyone want to swap?
This provider offers what is not in inventory or in the state that offers it.This item corresponds to a memory kit Kingston brand and I bought two kits.They sent a single pair of a different brand than the bought and not a new article is used.Was asked to return the kit did not send this provider and never processed the refund with Amazon. For this reason I am denouncing this dishonesty.
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
I actually had no problem with the clip design; in fact, I exercised with the headphones on all the time. I loved these headphones to death. The retractable cord was certainly a space-saver, too. The only thing I disliked was that the sound wasn't too great and leaked easily. However, less than 7 months later, the right side just stopped working. A day after that, the left side died. Needless to say, the headphones are now garbage. It's not worth the money. Don't buy it. Sony is just a really, really crappy company that makes profit only because of its name.
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 bought these after my Apple Earbuds stopped working, and after reading many positive reviews I had high expectations. After the bass heavy muffled output from my Apple Earbuds, the ER6i's were a bit of a shock, much better treble and midrange, but virtually non existent bass, I mean almost none. I tried adjusting the EQ settings on my Ipod Touch to Bass Booster but this resulted in distortion at very moderate volumes. I'm not a bass head by any means, but I expected a lot better from these particularly when it says 'Enhance bass response' on the box.
I followed all of the directions carefully and repeat the step way over an hour, and just saw more scratches. Not happy!!
After using the item about a weekThe unit start work irradically,,have to shake it before it works,,then sudden ly quick work all together.
After recharging for second time it didn`t work in my Ipod and I had to buy the original accesories. Please stop selling this product. I want a refund from this purchase.
I'm glad I didn't spend much on this since if fell apart so quick. And it never accomplished it's intended purpose of allowing me to use the LCD on my D2x outdoors in bright light--too much light bounced up from under the camera through the open side to cause glare. I missed some obvious problems in the field because of this.I found a much better one with four sides on a German website that replaced this. I'd avoid this product and get the Quenox one that later replaced it.
I'm a loyal Toshiba fan, having purchased several Toshiba televisions that have worked flawless for years. I bought this as a companion to my bedroom set. Tested out a brand new unit with my favorite movie, and it played only 30 second and froze, permanently. Tried to get other disks to play, but would only say "loading", only to eventually say "wrong disk". Absolutely worthless...
Do not order. Ink cartridge says it has plenty of ink but your document looks crappy, as though the cartridge is low on ink. Wasted too much paper trying to adjust.
I received this unit for free when I purchased my laptop. "Why would anybody give away a perfectly good printer," I thought. After using it I i quickly realized why the store couldn't wait to get rid of them. This unit is no good for the regular, digital picture enthusiast. Why? It utilizes CMYK. This means that all of your photos have to be converted and even then they won't hardly resemble the colors on your monitor. Only design nerds and professionals use CMYK and that's for printing jobs. As well, the lines per inch (lpi) is severely out of whack with my unit. I have to finagle everything I do in Photoshop to a great degree in order to avoid having vertical streaks on my prints.Even if my unit has some strange quirks that others don't, I highly advise the regular user to stay away due to the CMYK cartridges (which are also more expensive than say HP's). 2 stars out of 5
Piece of crap. I bought this after a Targus single fan cooler I had quit on me. My laptop is small and overheats regularly without an external fan. The Targus fan I bought worked great, was smaller and more portable, inexpensive, and really cooled my laptop. However the fan motor broke after about 6 months. I "upgraded" to this model, thinking that something more expensive would last longer. It's bulky and not as portable as the single fan Targus. It also only worked for a couple of months. Now I can use it for an hour and then it blows hot air at my laptop, which does not help to cool it and causes it to overheat faster.
It takes for ever to start up and recognize the discs. Sometimes it just `hangs' - it just seems to be doing something but doesn't respond to any of the controls, after about 5 minutes it returns to life... very annoying to say the least.Sometimes the D-R1s `finalization' process makes discs unreadable. This just kills me. I spend hours copying my home video to DVD-R, think I'm all done, I can watch it fine before the finalization process, but after I add a title and finalize it toasts the disc (supposedly high quality - Memorex). Nothing will read these discs, not even the unit itself. I've lost hours of my time this way.One of the main reasons I bought this unit is because it has an IEEE1394DV input. Sadly, like many other features on this thing, this sucks. The quality of recordings made via the IEEE1394 is WORSE than those using the standard video input. It seems to pause, or hesitate, every now and again, which makes the audio sound terrible. My DV camera is a high quality Sony. I don't see this problem when I copy DV to my PC using an IEEE1394DV cable. So I guess this is the fault of D-R1.
Six months of great, set up is super easy....and then, with no changes to the PC or the setup around it, it just refuses to work. A simple point-to-point wireless connection with no software required, and suddenly it is useless. Logitech customer support might as well not exist for all the help they provided. This product is "end-of-life" so don't expect help from them if you hit a snag.
i was wondering how to install these remote extender, because i bought them without instructions,if you let me know that would be great
We have a TomTom One and a Nuvi 250. The TomTom is much better! When the Garmin needs to be recharged, it becomes useless. There is a glitch that keeps us from using the Nuvi 250 while it is recharging, whether it is plugged into the wall, the PC, or the car. So, we can use it only when fully charged, and then have to stop using it when it needs to be recharged. Visits to the Garmin website have not resolved the problem. Also, the TomTom allows more customization, such as a choice between an alphabetical or qwerty keyboard. Who uses an alphabetical keyboard? The ability to change a route when there is a need for a detour is another shortcoming of the Garmin. Finally, the cost of upgrades negates what looked like a good price at the outset.
If I could have rated this a negative 100--I would have! Stay away from this companies products! They SUCK!!!!As another poster stated, I also had an HP printer that lasted a very long time--no problems whatsoever! If Lexmark were giving their printers away--I wouldn't take one. It has not been worth the headache and on top of it, the cartridges are among the highest on the market! I've only had this piece of crap since JUNE!!! I'll be going to purchase a new HP tomorrow. THe lesson I learned from is to stick with the tried and true. I went with the LExmark because of the price--well, I got what a paid for--actually not because as far as I'm concerned it's not worth a plug nickel!
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.
I ordered two of these hoping to use them in tandem. One mic out of the box was doa. The other one did work, but had horrible hum and distortion when in use. Had to yell into the mic to get any output. I have other Pyle products and have been pleased with their performance. Not this one. Contacted Amazon for return and refund. Quick, easy, painless, no hassles. UPS came the next day with a return sticker. Got refund notice that day. I find Amazon has great customer interaction. I wish more companies took the time and and effort to please their customer base. Probably why I shop here instead of with those jokers.
Worked fine for 2 months, then the picture &quot;froze&quot; in the middle of the movie! Had to turn off and on, managed to watch a few more minutes, then froze again... Heard strange noises, like the laser couldn't find the right spot on the disk or the disk spinning problems (motor problems?). Good thing it comes with a whopping 3-month warranty for parts and labor (although parts are covered for a whole year, but the labor would be more than buying a new player...).Really like the features of the player, it plays all my home-made DVD-R's and VCD's and JPG CD's just fine, but what good is it if it only works for 2 or 3 months? That's pretty crappy quality, not what I would expect from Panasonic. In comparison, I have a 17-year old Technics CD player that still works fine and a 4-year old Sony DVD player that works fine (except it doesn't play the newer formats).
The product does not cover the camera easily. There is not an opening to put the carrying strap. If pulled the wrong way-it tears. Which mine did. I found it of NO use.
Well, I'm from Brasil and I bought this product while I was on a trip to the US. Decided to order it based upon the reviews from the other users. When I received it, I was totally disappointed though. The build of this earbuds seems very flimsy, and the sound leaves much to be desired, at least for me (and I'm no basshead - I know that appreciation and taste varies from person to person, but for me the sound was very dull).I couldnt return home without a pair of good new headphones, so I ended up buying a Klipsch Image S4 and a pack of Comply foam tips at an airport kiosk which allowed me to try a pair, and I dont regret it. Please, if you're considering buying this headphone, try to find it on a store and try it out first.
This device will not work if your PC has the Intel BA/BAM USB controller, so save yourself a major headache and check your PC before you buy. How do you check? Right click on &quot;my computer&quot; click on the &quot;hardware&quot; tab, click on &quot;device manager&quot; then look under &quot;Universal serial bus controllers&quot; and see if the one installed on your computer is a version of the Intel BA/BAM. the problem may be with the Viking device or with the Intel controller, I'm not sure, but I'm giving this device 1 star becase A) This info should have been posted and B) when I talked to tech support at Viking and said &quot;you should post this info&quot; they basically said &quot;not our problem&quot; which I thought was rather unhelpful.
I was not happy with this adapter, as it did not do what I thought it would. No sound from the source to sound system. Very disappointed.
I was dissapointed with this product! The batteries does not last enough for a day at Sea.! and does not have enough power to reach distancesJose Quintero
It works but crashed my Windows XP several times and I stopped using it. To me it is worthless and would not recommend to anybody.
I made the mistake of buying the iSkin. The opening for the docking port does not exactly match the firewire connector, so you do not get a complete connection. Now my docking port no longer works properly. I can't connect to iTunes. My iPod won't even do a reset now. As a result of purchasing this product my iPod is on the way back to Apple for repair. AVOID THIS PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS.
Radios aren't perfect, but this one cuts out all the time and you have to retune it. It's completely worthless as far as I can tell.
This Hanlong Tool from Taiwan was a complete waste of money. Contrary to the package information, the blades were NOT preset and would not cut RG-6 properly. The braid was a ragged mess and had to be trimmed manually to avoid long whiskers and shorts to the center conductor. Even adjustment to the proper cutting depth did not stop the wadding up of the braid and the resulting extra work before the connector could be attached. Regular wire strippers or a sharp knife do a better job. Save your time and money and do not buy this product.
I bought this printer looking for a good price, but just one year later the printer was not working because of the mechanism to take the paper from the tray was broken, when I contact Dell they recomend me buy another one, because the guaranty have expired. I think this is a very fragile product.
The case is a nice looking case. This is my third Canon Camera and I ususally the "clasp" on the case is velcro. This case has a magnetic clasp which is not very strong. the case keeps flopping open at inopportune moments. I wish they would have used velcro.
I like the styling and the sound of this device, but the implementation is seriously flawed. Battery life is abysmal - I took it on a flight to Seoul (12 hours) and chewed through 3 Duracells. One problem may be that the backlight turns on (seemingly at random) at the beginning of some songs, and there doesn't appear to be a way to turn this off. I'm on my second unit and it appears to be no better.Audible functionality is also limited. It has no bookmark function (although it does remember your last place in a file). And the FF/Rew functionality is terrible - the file moves ~1 second per second of button press for the first 10 seconds, than advances at ~1 minute per second of button press. There's no way to easily back up 10 or so seconds in the event e.g. you miss a word.And even though this device has been out for a while, Sundisk has no FW updates on their web site, making me wonder whether these problems will be fixed. My advice: look elsewhere until Sundisk takes some action.
Bought this cable and unhooked the device from a 10ft cable, windows couldnt recoginize the device. Hooked up the 10ft again, no problem. Tried a few other devices with the same result. Turns out most devices have a max of 10ft. dont buy this cable, it doesnt work
Words fail to describe how poor this product is. If someone wanted an example of the shortcomings of VHS, they would use this machine.Panasonic still has machines out there, for a lower price that blow this piece of **** away, for a lower price. So don't waste your time or money buying this unit, because you'll only end up returning it, and buying something else, like I did.
This thing is absolute crap, with even worse support from the manufacturer and Amazon. I returned it, at my expense, to the maker b/c Windows wouldn't recognize it. A month later it comes back to me WITHOUT the accessories I shipped it with. Now it has the same problem again, and Amazon says I'm past the return date--yeah, by one week, and because the camcorder was supposedly being repaired.Don't buy this piece of garbage.
The glass is very loose inside the frame. It feels as though it might come apart at any time. The glass definitely rattles about inside the frame with any movement of the camera.
I have owned only Canon cameras. My last amd favorite is the A95, I have that since it came out and have never taken a bad photo. Time to upgrade, decided on the a1100is.....Nothing but problems and horrible photos. The worst focus and especially with the 4x zoom. I actually compared side by side pictures from a95 that is a dinosaur and the new a1100is. No comparison.The video worked fine however no audio. Batteries lasted maybe 10 photos before they needed to be replaced. I dont know if I got a bad camera or if Canon dropped the ball this time. I just sent it back on Friday and will wait until I can find the perfect replacement for my a95.I would recommend anyone that does purchase this camera hang on to your receipt, you may need it.
I cannot BELIEVE that they didn't include a printer cable in the box with this "printer." The box and documentation were very misleading about this slap to the consumer's face. I am about to turn around and return it and pick up the HP I should have bought in the first place. Lexmark has ruined their reputation with me forever.
I didn't notice any change in the operation of my cd writer after cleaning. The cleaner was supposed to play music while it cleaned (30 minutes) It didn't.
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.
Even with the unit set for max distance (70'), the alarm did not work past 20 feet. When I set the sensor around any corner, the alarm never went off. It seems that the unit I had needed direct line of sight. I'm going to find another manufacturer.
This was such a nice little camera & easy to learn. But requires downloading more stupid software to a Mac that has an OSX operating system. I have 9.2 & no plans to update in the near future. All I need is to plug into the OSB port & have the folder pop up on my desktop with JPGs inside. I don't even know if this camera creates JPGs or raw data??? The manual doesn't say.When will the tech people get the message that we're tired of all this updating & problems with incompatability...
I have a new gateway machine- I bought the card from gateway and with the card installed the computer will not shut down or sleep. Initially the computer wouldn't shut down or sleep but flashing the BIOS and updating the Intel chipset drivers and changing settings in the BIOS now lets the machine be shut down. Still can't sleep though and neither will you!D-Link has NO support and even thought this is a widespread problem with this card you will find no mentionn or help for this problem.
This cable is garbage. It is built for show ONLY and has NO ability to do anything. It is a total scam.
I bought this camera 5 months ago . I used it only thrice. Took a total of 13 shots. Handled it gentle. The camera lid cover was not holding after 2nd use. The batteries kept dropping. I had to put a tape on the lid to keep the batteries in.I mailed it to Olympus service in Cypress, CA. They tell me that is not covered under warrenty and I have to pay 83 dollars for repir. I told them to discard it as it is not worth even the postage.I lost all my money.I felt the camera is of poor quality and not worth even a dime.
I have been extremely pleased with HP printers for as long as I've been computing (almost 25 years!), however I bought an HP Laserjet P3005x in late 2007 and have had no end of problems, the most significant being the faulty formatter board, which is the brain of the printer. I have learned that this part is defective in a large number of these particular printers, and that there is an HP service note on units within a certain serial number range. My printer of course is just outside the service note range and is out of warranty, so I am S.O.L. with a dead printer barely over a year old. My old HP Laserjet 4L worked for almost 10 years without a single problem. Needless to say, this has been one very disappointing printer, and the fact that a crucial component within the printer was defective right from the start (and many, many other units contain the same defective part!) is even more disappointing. Please be cautioned that the Laserjet P3005 series printers are repair magnets; if you are considering buying one I recommend that you try to find out the serial number of the printer you intend to purchase, and do some research with respect to the service history of that serial number series.
I went ahead and bought this holster since there were several reviews that said it did fit the Garmin Etrex Vista HCx, despite the review that said it didn't.It was a big mistake.I used the holster on one hiking trip, where I took it out of the holster repeatedly to GPS different points. It was a struggle each time both to put the unit in, and take it out of, the holster, but I was hoping that they would "adapt to each other", as one review said, and the holster would fit better after a while.Instead, what happened was that the rubberized band around the unit separated in its upper part. I thought the holster had ruined my expensive Garmin unit for good, since the buttons on the side are part of that band.Fortunately, although the band is still no longer firmly attached in its upper portion, it at least is still functional. But you can bet I'll never use this holster again for this unit.Garmin should have designed a holster that was slick along the sides so it wouldn't destroy the integrity of the Etrex band, and/or design a holster big enough that always works. (One reviewer mentioned that sample variability might cause the different reviews.)
If you use this router for heavy traffic it will disconnect you constantly, both wired and wireless. The router also disconnects you every 24 hours. If you are using Vonage, uTorrent, Windows media player streaming videos, the router will freeze up constantly, then you would have to power rest it. Every random hour the internet would stop working them you would have to unplug it and plug it back in for it to work again. One of the worst routers ever to buy.
Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]I bought this memory card and turned out to be corrupt. Keeps giving "memory card error" with my canon powershot sx 20is
This thing is a nightmare. Cuts out constantly and at random times for no apparent reason. The internet could be working just fine and then randomly, it will stop working and stop detecting any wireless networks in range... only to magically start working again a few hours or days later. It is not the range since it is only about 15 feet away from my router, so I really do not know what the problem is.
Delivery was swift, and there was no need to contact SF's customer service.However, the `Zen Travel Adaptor' was not what I expected. It clearly states on the package that it's a travel adaptor "suitable for world travellers"; which is not the case especially when there's only the US AC plug. There are no other plugs for any other countries. I understand that I can purchase an adaptor but that was the whole point of purchasing this item.I'm chalking this up to as an honest misunderstanding, seeing that I didn't notice the other reviews until after I purchased and received the adaptor. I spend a lot of time in and out of Europe and need a versatile charger as the AC plugs vary from country to country. When travelling outside of America, if you already have a universal adaptor to attach to the Zen Travel Adaptor, it will work fine.
This 2.1 speaker system is complete junk. They seem to have very good fit & finish, but none of that matters when it's plugged in and loud hissing can be heard across the room. I hooked them up to various sources (i.e. computer, mp3 player and television) and could still hear the hiss over moderate volume levels. Altec Lansing tech support claims that the "active circuitry" is responsible for the noise and to unplug them when they're not in use. When I questioned who would live with that inconvenient chore, the tech responded to take them back to the store then. Then I asked whether I should try the other set I purchased and he said not to bother since the hissing is a "known problem" for the VS-3121, 2121 and 2120. Altec Lansing intentionally releasing a defective product is inexcusable and I will never buy their products again based on this experience. No wonder Staples was trying to throw these away for $20 a pop over Thanksgiving.
I did a thorough research about the device which combines the laser pointer and page-up and down functions for the Power-Pointer presentation. Using this kind of device you don't have to interrupt your talk to step forward to your notebook and move to the next or previous slide anymore. Finally I chose this one because so far it is the only one which uses AAA batteries, therefore I always have backup and don't have to worry about the power issue. I got this wireless remote presenter (PAUM30U) from Amazon.com for $... with free shipping, which is the best price I can find on the internet and local stores. After $... coupon, it's $... only. At this price I can't complain too much. Unfortunately, it's a disaster when I use it. Sometimes it works normally, and everything is perfect in that case. But sometimes when I click the button to move to the next or previous slide, it will move continuously through many slides until I click the button again to stop it. Imagine how humiliating it is that when you are doing the presentation and it occurs, you have to move it back and find where you got screwed in front of your audiance. I asked Amazon for a replacement and there is no problem getting another one without any shipping (Thanks, Amazon). Unfortunately there is the same problem with the second remote presenter. I also try it on the other computers, and the same phenomenon happens. This product is made in China, so it's possible that the quality control is not good and maybe these two happen to be the ones with defect. To sum up, I don't recommend this presenter unless you don't care the situation I described above.
this item is a piece of crap do not spend your money on this item i know the price might sound good to you but please a ibeg of dont ever but this p.o.s. my item didnt even work when it arrived this afternooni plugged it in and it didnt even work it fell apart what a jokebuyers beware of this item
I have purchased four pairs of these headphones over the last 2.5 years. I wear them for running. There are a few problems with these headphones. The largest problem is that they simply don't work for very long - I'd say an average of 8-9 months. Generally sound in the right ear will start to go after 6-7 months. Further, I think excessive sweat and usage lessens the life considerably. They are not terribly comfortable in the ear, especially on long runs. I like the behind-the-neck style, but I am giving up on this particular type of headphone.
I used this yesterday on my computer. I noticed several times today that when I licked my lips, I had this awful taste that won't go away. When I googled this, several people had this same issue and had tried actually touching their tongue to the surface they cleaned to see if it could be the culprit and sure enough. I will NEVER use this again. The taste is absolutely awful. I cannot get it off of my hands, the keyboard or my lips.
This mouse was designed for serious gaming and it does a wonderful job! As others have noted, the G7 is precise, adjustable, and comfortable to use. I have used the G7 for the past 2 years and I love it, BUT I would NOT recommend anyone purchasing a G7 for the simple reason that like all rechargable batteries, the Lithium-Ion batteries that come with the G7 will wear out and gradually lose their ability to hold a charge. One would expect that this would be no big deal since you just buy replacements... after all, nothing lasts forever! However, try to buy a replacement... no one has them. I have tried twice over the last several months to buy from Logitech. Both times, they cancelled my order. Below is the actual message from Logitech:------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for ordering from Logitech United States. The following products have been cancelled from your order at your request or the product(s) is no longer available for purchase.Product Name Qty OrderedBattery 2------------------------------------------------------------Well the order was NOT cancelled at my request! So, it is clear that the product is no longer available and they don't anticipate it being available any time soon. So, their solution is to just cancel my order so that they don't have to carry it in their system as an unfilled order. That would look bad on their order stats. Until or unless someone addresses the issue of replacement batteries no one should waste their money on a G7 and I question why companies like Logitech, Amazon, and others still sell the G7. Surely they must know what I know... that replacement batteries cannot be obtained, yet they still sell the product!If replacement batteries were available, I would rate this mouse 5-stars. As is, I give it 1-star. If you buy a G7, think of it as a totally disposable product that will last you a year or two at most. Then plan to go shopping for a new mouse... one that might last you a bit longer.***Update: On May 17, 2008, I wrote to Logitech to ask if replacement batteries would EVER be available. I gave my snail mail address as well as my email address. All I wanted was an answer to a reasonable question. To date, they have not even shown me the courtesy of a reply. So ask yourself, is this the kind of company you want to do business with? If they ever reply, I will update this review... I am NOT holding my breath.****** Another update: Although my Logitech mouse still worked fine, the batteries were so bad that I was swapping several times a day. Well, I finally got tired of waiting to see if replacements would ever be available. I dumped my G7, weak batteries and all; in all likelihood, that's exactly what Logitech wanted me to do, although they incorrectly thought I'd be back to spend even more money with them. For anyone considering a G7, take a look at the Microsoft Sidewinder X8. It's a better mouse (more precise), it's a lighter mouse, it uses regular rechargable AA batteries so when its battery gets too weak to hold a charge, it will be no big deal to replace it. And, as an added bonus, the Sidewinder also has on-board memory that allows the user to set game-specific macros. Goodbye, Logitech. ***
I ordered this to use with a Celestron C 90 which was in the same order and is nonfunctional so far. As well there were no instructions to explain how to use it.
I don't know if the unit I got was a lemon, but it had very poor amplification even with the latest firmware on the e260.Returned it for the Altec Lansing IM4, which met my expectations for sound but the IM4 doesn't have a cradle that recharges while connected. All of these systems seem over priced for what you get.
panasonic has not fixed the problem with the ho7 errors and dead machjines. Mine died 1 month after warrantee expired!panasonic wont even admit the problem.don't buy one!
This case is sturdy and it will protect your laptop, but if you are like me and want to cary power adapters, I-Pod, external backup hard Drive and couple of network cables this case does not have enough room and is not expending well.
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.
My sons gave me this player as a gift for Fathers Day and shelled out $600 for the privilege. The first thing I had to do out of the box was upgrade the firmware. Long load times, sudden freezing and loss of audio among some of the more annoying features of this "cutting edge" player. Then had to upgrade firmware again (adding DRM for Movie Studios). THE UPGRADE BRICKED THE PLAYER!Called Samsung support, had to mail player on my own time and at my own expense. They kept product for weeks! Sent me email, "sorry we're waiting for parts". So, at Samsung's major Repair Center in US (North Jersey) they don't have parts to repair their newest players. Whos's running that place, an auto mechanic?Weeks later, refurb player comes back. Case is now cracked and won't play discs of any type. Now have $600 door stop. Called Samsung support (oxymoron) and had to wait 40 minutes to talk to a CS rep. Then told "have to hang up, our computers are frozen (probably Samsung chips). we'll call you back in 10 minutes." A lot more than 10 minutes later, finally get a promise for a refund. Must wait six weeks to get it. Probably should feel lucky.So here's what you get for your $600: glitchy player, unnecessary (and destructive) firm upgrades, slow replacement and poor quality control. Hey, who wouldn't want this kind of an experience? I have been buying electronics for 30 years, this is the absolute worst experience I have ever had. Do not buy this company's products. If you need a blu-ray, get a PS-3.
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.
I was unsatisfied with this purchase the co. selling didnot diclose that it din't have an insalation CD that made impossible to install. Never again
There's a pretty blue light that comes on when I plug this into my PowerBook, but that's as far as it goes. As the tech support site points out the unit is not compatible with the machine -- so why did I have to buy to find that out? They'll happily sell a power booster, but no thanks. I paid for a fully working unit. This isn't it.
These earbuds sound fantastic for the price, especially if you prefer bass heavy tunes. The comfort level provided by the many ear tip choices is excellent. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this product due to extremely poor build quality. Between my wife and myself, we have gone through THREE pairs of these buds in 8 months time. All three pairs had the exact same failure. After several months of moderate to heavy use the speaker enclosures would occasionally separate which eventually caused the soldered connections to break. Upon inspection of all three units, it was apparent that the soldered points were not well done and often didn't cover the entire diameter of the speaker wire. In other words, only about half of the speaker wire was secured by solder, which is plenty enough for an electrical connection however it is incapable of tolerating all but the slightest of pulls. Lastly, the cord on this unit is very thin making it susceptible to tangles. In summary, I can only recommend these earbuds for light duty due to the lack of durability. The sound quality can't be beat at this price point. V-Moda: Improve your build quality and you will truly have an excellent product!Note: I've since moved on to the much more expensive Shure SE110, and have not looked back. In my opinion, the money spent is worth the improved sound and build quality, and Shure backs their products with a 2 year warranty.
Quality product as far as wire shielding or wire center conductor goes. Bending behind the connector will eventually end up as a short. The dielectric cannot standup to repeated bends. the fix is reinforcing coax at the back of the connector. Use a few layers of electrical tape as I did or a couple layers of shrink tubing. After the fix was in place I have had no problem under daily use.
I recently bought a Pentax camera. At the start of my vacation the LCD screen burst while I was riding in the car. I was very frustrated because I could not change camera settings for the rest of my trip. The real kicker came when I sent it back under warranty. I was told, "It is not possible for there to be a defect in manufacturing. If there is no defect in manufacturing, we don't pay for repairs." In other words, there products have problems and there warranty is useless because they don't actually uphold it ever since nothing could be there fault according to their representatives.
This player works, and probably offers value for money, but this player, and I think the whole field of music players still has to mature. I will start with the problems:- Don't use supplied software. Get something like TwonkyVision Musicserver (free). This will read your Itunes database as well.- GUI is bad. Browsing through artists/genres is very slow.- Searching is appalling. If you search for "stones" it will not find "the rolling stones" because this artist does not start with the string "stones". If you don't know the exact spelling of your artist you can't find it.- Wireless connection does not always work, use wired instead.What works OK is just listening to a list of songs in one genre (so you don't have to search for other songs because that is too slow), or listening to internet radio, which is possible through Twonky.Regards,Simon
The title says it all. It doesn't work with my new iPod Nano 5G. The iPod just plays music through it's own little speaker, rather than routing it through this cable. :(
I too was attracted to the flexibility of this enclosure: ATA and SATA inside, USB2, FW400, SATA outside. Turns out its pretty cheap, the case itself is not designed to be taken apart and reassembled, the connectors are pretty weak and you can not use more than one at a time via Firewire. That was the show stopper for me. USB mode was also pretty slow and it has no fan so it gets HOT, which is bad for your drives. Pass this one over and get a enclosure for your specific needs or expect to spend more money for good quality.
This product was working great, for about a week. After the 5th day, I went to turn it on so I could use my laptop and it wouldn't turn on. I tried on a few occasions and different USB ports and it still didn't work. I would not recommend this for people that actually carry their laptops around and don't just sit them on a desk.
When these in-ear headphones are properly installed (and getting them in right is like an installation) the sound is amazing. I've heard parts of songs that I'd never heard before. But the headphones suffer from two massive flaws. The first is that if the headphones move the tiniest bit out of your ear canal, the sound quality plummets. This is a huge problem because the cord is so long that it is guaranteed to catch on something and jiggle the earbuds. Even when wrapped up and out of the way, the cord will respond to the slightest movement and pop the earbuds out of your ears. This is extraordinarily frustrating, all the more so because the sound is so good. I do NOT recommend these headphones to active people or to people that plan on moving much at all. If, however, you don't plan on moving much with these headphones, you're golden. Also note: that little case that comes with them should be used all the time; the earbud pieces will come off in your bag or pocket and the case helps prevent that. It also helps prevent just whipping out your iPod and listening, since you have to undo the case and store it, but that's the least of your problems with these headphones.
It didn't even work. I ended up slicing through the injection molded rubbery plastic, busting off the terminals, and resoldering them together with new, fresh wire.
This is mostly a book of anecdotes, which didn't really capture me - it's not that I wasn't interested, it was just that I was more interested in the recipes. As a Brit living in New York I was curious to see how these traditional recipes translated for Americans. However, I have been consistently disappointed. The directions are often lacking the necessary detail (how many cornish pasties will the recipe make for example?). The ratios seem off on a number of the recipes which leads to too much filling/topping etc or simply too much food in general (how much Coronation Chicken can one eat before it goes bad?!). Finally, the results are often on the bland side (I know what you are thinking... it's British! I am too, and what I was looking for was a slice of home).Buy this book if you are fascinated by the teashop and it's background, but be warned that reading it I often got the sense that it was far more fun to write than it is to read - more for the people involved than anyone else. Somehow you still felt like you were peering in the window even though you had been invited inside.Do not buy this book if you want traditional British recipes. I am sure there are better ones out there.
I have four of these cards and the Linksys Wireless AP/4 port switch (which is great!) and my basic problem is distance from the AP. The drivers do not yet support XP. My advice, get the AP/4 port switch and Orinoco Silver cards. The Orinoco cards work great in XP, and Linux. Additionally, better connectivity to the Linksys AP/4 port switch.
I opted for this lens because of the multi coating that was supposed to prevent the mirrored image effect. I was noticing it show up on my video so I removed the filter to double check if that was the problem. It fell on a soft carpet and came apart in two pieces. The mirrored image was gone after I took it off so this lens was definitely the culprit. Very disappointing!
Would you guess by looking at this item that it is non-OEM? Neither did I. It is represented as OEM, as an HP C4092 cartridge, with no obvious mention of it's status as remanufactured - I will not deal with Abacus again.
I tried to connect my printer to the USB port in my Apple AirPort. The printer would not connect. I tried a Tripp Lite cable P/N U026-016 and the printer started working perfectly. I swapped back this the Belkin cable and the printer did not work. Went back to the Tripp Lite cable, the printer started working again, so I left everything alone. Would not recommend this cable.
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
I can't seem to check my messages reliably from a cell phone. It cuts off midway through. Even a land line has been a problem. A cheap machine, invest in something better.
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.
Like other reviewers, I have a problem with the scroll wheel. In my case, it wobbles back & forth a bit, enough to make the page jump sometimes, or if I'm middle clicking, or scrolling to the top of a page. This one was packaged with the keyboard I wanted, but I'll either have to go back to my wired mouse or buy a better one. I'd hate to have to find the box to take everything back to Staples, and Microshift wants $35 dollars just to look at an email about it! I wonder if Logitech's mouse will work with the same receiver. Probably not. Oy!
The AM reception was awful.I was replacing an old Sony Dream Machine, but the old Sony handled AM much better.So I must give it one star.Also, the backlight was glaringly bright.
I like many of the reviewers got this when they really wanted PC-3200. Obviously this is our mistake but it was helped along by the fact that a search for PC3200 returns this product when it shouldn't.
I experienced severe ghosting when a light source was in my viewfinder with this filter on my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and Canon 50 f/1.4 prime (both using different sizes of Tiffen UV filters). removed the filters and the ghosting immediately went away. I replaced with premium, coated Hoya filters and have no issues. It's strange because I didn't experience this problem on a Tiffen UV filter I bought 3 years ago.
To be honest, I don't have this exact product. I have it's 'twin', the Syntax Kolin DLT-2711M. A few weeks shy of two years of ownership, the television died, for lack of a better word. At that point, the power off LED would not be lit but the television would not be on and I could not turn it on. Unplugging the television for a time served as a temporary fix, but now the tv is out completely. My suspicion is that it's a bad power supply (while it didn't solve the problem, I noticed upon inspection that the AC socket 'legs' had broken from the PS and needed to be re-soldered).I've noticed other reviews with a similar problem - the blue/black screen of death. A Yahoo group devoted to Syntax LCDs has solved that problem if you're interested. While not the same issue I have, they both stem from cheap construction - substandard components and shoddy manufacturing.That being said, the television performed adequately while it worked and was rather inexpensive. In fact, Syntax-Brillian has continued to market budget-conscious LCD TVs with some success. Ultimately, you get what you pay for and that includes customer service (however, Syntax's tech support is reportedly more helpful if you actually get through to them). I think next time I'll buy from a more reputable manufacturer.Caveat emptor.
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.
I purchased this item at the same time I purchased by new aftermarket radio for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. It was an east install but when I plugged the adapter into the back of the radio, the connection was very loose so I figured no big deal, I will just use a piece of tape to make sure it doesnt come undone. When I first turned on the radio, I got good reception but when I tried to check out other stations, ones that are normally crystal clear will not even come up anymore until im around different areas of the city!
I can't believe this player! I've exchanged it at the store 3 times now and each player has quit on me. It will play for awhile, but then just won't come on anymore. The customer service agent said I probably need to reformat the player, but my computer can't even find the device when I plug it into the USB port. Insult to injury, Customer Service has not been much help! I wouldn't even give it one star, but I had to rate it with something.
Well it worked great for the first 3 months and then it just stopped.Ok I got it working good again.It turned out it was the original remote controller that had a problem.Diff remote and it works great.
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.
I purhased this item for my husband to use to charge his shuffle. IT DOES NOT WORK. The connection to the shuffle itself does not work. Save your time and money.
The sound was okay but I couldn't keep the things on my ears! They clear the top of my ear by nearly a half inch and keep falling off. I won't skimp on headphones next time...
I bought the SPC900NC based on several technical recommendations. But the design of the stand/clip is juvenile, hopeless, and just astoundingly poor. It will not stay on the lip of a laptop monitor. It is too flimsy to set in one position and expect it to stay there--even the tripod mount screw location is obscured by the clip. My theory is that if Phillips is satisfied to release this product with poor design build into a plastic housing, Heaven knows what kind of design resides in the electronics and software we will be dealing with. Mine was returned promptly.
We tried this many times. Popcorn would usually burn, pop unevenly. Not very impressed. We purchased a PRESTO plug-in instead and LOVE it!
I recently purchase this product 2 months ago, works fine for 1 month; but suddenly it was 4 gbytes lost!.I don't know what happen, now I'm the proudly owner of a piece of High Technology with 12 Gbytes working and 4 Gbytes hidden.It was the last time that I bought something from this brand.
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 !
Always have purchased Olympus cameras however the mechanics of this camera are not smooth and too sensative for users. We had camera only 1 day and the camera was defective. If you accidently leave the lens cap on and turn on camera it will jam the mechanics of the lens which will not allow camera to operate. If you choose you can pry the retractable lens out but one should not make a camera mechanics so sensative. Everything else about the camera was great! In comparison the Sony brand lens moves with less clicking noise and is much smoother and doesnt try to operate if the lens cap is left on. As you can see we converted from Olympus to Sony. Somewhat of a disappointment for we have used Olympus for over 15 years.
I bought this camera on Dec.24 for Christmas. I also bought a 1GB Sandisk SD card to go with it for extra memory. This camera takes excellent pictures and has good features for a camera in this price range but don't be fooled. I used the camera on Christmas day with no problems (OR SO I THOUGHT). Whenever I got home I took my Sandisk card out of the camera and put it directly into my computer's SD expansion slot. For some reason the card would not work. Well I didn't know what was wrong so I tried it in my camera and the camera said "MEMORY CARD ERROR". I then tried to connect the camera with the usb that came with the camera and the same error message still appeared. I have tried several things to fix the problem and nothing seems to work. Last resort I Googled the problem I was having on the internet and a ton of feedback appeared on photo forum websites. This seems to have been a problem for awhile now with not only this camera but ALOT OF Canon cameras. I am now having to return my brand new camera and my brand new card that were only used for 1 day. Please do your research before buying and Google "MEMORY CARD ERROR" and you'll see what I'm talking about.
it is of bad quality absolutely bad quality!!!!!!!!, in the first time that connects it the (Apple Ipod Home/Travel Charger) explode internally.Fortunately I do not connect my ipod
The functionality of the Slingbox Pro is great. It was fairly easy to set up and the help menus walked me through any questions that I had that weren't covered by their quick start guide.I thought it would be great to be able to access my cable tv through the laptop wherever I go, or at home... but due to the poor video quality, I rarely use it. Hulu is a much better alternative that's FREE.The video quality didn't meet my expectations. I have a high resolution screen on a macbook pro and mistakenly expected to see better quality video using the Slingbox Pro. The picture is fuzzy and text is not all easy to read. It's not anywhere close to DVD quality.
I have three LaaCie external hard drives. Use them for video storage.bought a new 200 GB drive to store mini DV videos. disk crashed shortly after I put 140 GB on the disk. less than one month after buying it.
I've had a couple soft cases from Panasonic now and each time I wind up returning to my old Lowe soft case called "Off Trail" that I bought years ago for my Canon Elan. I have the FZ7 and it fits in the top-loading holster very nicely w/the lens adapter already attached and w/room for both my closeup lens and UV filter cases. I also had purchased the side pockets for this case way back when to hold film canisters while on photo-safari in Malawi and I use them now to hold the USB cable and the battery charger. The whole outfit straps around my waist and is immediately accessible. o Lowe!
This is the worse film I have ever used! It's a very high grain film with horrible color saturation. Shooting outdoors the colors look washed out and are often very overexposed, in low-light situations the shadows look very dark and unrealistic dark colors. If you want to shoot in low light without a flash then you're best going to 1000 or 1600 ISO. If you want to shoot outside/inside you are better off with the more common 400 or less with flash. The fact that this stuff is supposedly Kodak's biggest seller is mystifying, though. Is it all advertising hype, or are most people's standards really this low?
Mine behaved like the others did. Worked for few weeks then the Satellite reception went dead with the Inno displaying the infamous msg 'Check Antenna'!So, if you want get a new one every few weeks, then go for it. I am not.
Largely on the strength of the reviews here at Amazon I bought the Netgear RP614NA over a month ago to replace an XSense XRouter Pro. The XRouter had provided excellent service since I bought it several years ago, but had crashed a couple of times recently under reproducible but immaterial circumstances. I upgraded the firmware (first time since I bought it) and hadn't had any more problems with it, but thought that technology moves on and it was time to get a new router. Thus the Netgear purchase. Right after I installed it my wife complained that it was slower than the old one, but I thought it was her imagination (it was a site that she browses which had caused the XRouter crashes). Then I started having the Netgear lose connection to my cable modem. Power cycling it or resetting it would restore the connection but that wasn't an acceptable solution. I was told by Netgear to upgrade the firmware (from 5.13) to 5.14RC1 and did. The connection stayed up for a few days and then went down again and I couldn't get it back. I went back to my XRouter to email Netgear and noticed much improved performance, thereby proving that my wife isn't always wrong. At that point I lost all interest in using the Netgear, despite the new instructions from their tech support. It simply wasn't worth the trouble to get a router working which at its best wasn't as good as what I had before. So now I'm happily enjoying my XRouter Pro and the Netgear is a paperweight. It gets two stars only because it didn't erupt into flame.
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 am not a neophyte when it comes to PCs, but I'm also not a network engineer. I bought the Linksys router to network two desktops and a laptop. It is without a doubt one of the worst computer products I've ever bought. The instructions aren't too bad, though certainly not for the faint of heart. The manual is for network engineers only. The setup page/interface is relatively easy to use but is not for those who haven't much experience with networking terminology. Bottom line for me was that the router was broken when I bought it, and it took a lot of time and money paid to a network engineer to get to the point where we figured that out. I'm taking my business elsewhere -- and will never buy another Linksys product, regardless of price.
I ordered these with my sony fm radio because so many said the sounded great. If I hold them in my ears, they do sound great. But, they don't stay in my ears and were such a hassle I threw them away. Maybe it's my ears, but I tried several different ways, to no avail.
I owned the PNY SDHC 8GB card for only a few weeks when it literally just disintegrated. The plastic cracked and it started breaking everywhere. It was well cared for and none of my other cards have ever broken. Staples would not take it back and referred me to PNY who says that this kind of issue is not covered. What a low budget piece of junk. Never again would I buy anything PNY.
Maps are from April 06. It kept getting us lost in Orlando. Updated the firmware but it still gets lost around my home area. It will get you there eventually, but you sometimes waste a lot of gas getting there!
I have used Logitech mouse for a long time and I currently own several Logitech mice for three home computers including two laptops. I have to say that I am not a big fan of "wireless" mouse made by Logitech-not yet at least. This particular model is heavy with two AA batteries and considerably less accurate than wired mouse. Furthermore, the USB receiver of this mouse is a bit bulky and blocks the adjacent USB port of my Dell laptop. Instead of this model, I strongly recommend Logitech Notebook Optical Mouse Plus (931073-0403)--small wired mouse. I am happy with this light and accurate wired mouse with sleek USB connector that never blocks the other USB port. Also, portability is a lot better than the wireless mouse.
I bought a Vaio laptop in June 2003 with a 1-yr warranty. I loved it. Product died in month 13 due to failed memory socket. Did a search on internet and found many users with similar story. I offer the advice to do your research before you buy a high priced item like the Vaio. I'm sorry I got carried away by the glitz and glamour of this beautiful but troublesome laptop.
This microphone came bundled with Konami's excellent Karaoke Revolution Party. First, it's notable that it plugs into the USB ports on the PlayStation 2, not the traditional controller ports. I believe the USB ports are only detected when the peripheral is plugged-in before powering on the PS2. That quirk notwithstanding, this microphone is poorly constructed. From the first song, there was crackling and static. Since then, it has been very temperamental and works intermittently. I'm afraid to even sway for fear it may upset the cheap wiring. Bad.
not compatible with my Mac, so no use for them. easy to return though.
This is a piece of junk. Sound keeps breaking when playing CDs and Ipod. This does not retain the playing position of the CD and always comes to the begining when paused or stopped. Don't waste your money on this.
Stopped working after 3 months - that can't be good. Seems like others have had the same problem.
As others have reported, quality is disappointing. Thought it was a good router at a decent price, until it started breaking down, regularly (shows red diagnostic light).Linksys website indicates that company knows about the problem, and will replace (only) if within warranty period. Technically within their rights, but seems unethical to me -- they sold a defective product and aren't taking the responsibility for it.Recommend you avoid this, and be careful about other Linksys products.
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.
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.
These are good headphones, but they are not meant to be on-the-go headphones for mp3 players. They are great if you are doing something stationary like sitting at a computer. However, the cable is much too long to be practical for on the go, and the headphone jack connector is humungous. It comes with a converter to be able to hook into an mp3 player (such as an iPhone), but this was still not that practical as it made the headphone jack connector stand about 4 inches above my iPhone with little room for the end of the cable to bend. The amount of tension caused over time by the non-bending hook-up bent the inside of my iPhone. Basically, the headphones broke my iPhone.
What's wrong with your product??? It cannot display correctly when I firstly use it cause two wide line is missing in the monitor!!!!
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.
Funny, Toshiba still can't make a player that works well with all HD DVDs. It won't recognize "Children Of Man", shuts off randomly while playing "Excalibur', takes about 3 minutes after pressing the start button to power on completely, take 30 or more seconds to respond to open/close commands. Crashes often. The remote is totally illegible, the text written in dark gray on the black remote, so if you room is dark, you'll never see the control names. Totally not ready for prime time, I'm literally shocked at how awful this player is. Haven't called Toshiba yet, but I wish I had avoided buying until they built one that works.
I also bought my Optio because of the out-dated reputation of Pentax. And, like numerous others, was met with lies and cover-ups for a flimsy camera. I had my camera for four months. I was taking a picture of my sleeping husband and baby and when I went to turn it off, the lens did not retract. The camera was very lightly used, always in its case when not being used, and never out of my sight. Having the extended warranty (although it was still under the original warranty), I sent it back to Pentax. They told me it would cost $180 because "Excessive force" was used on it. Totally untrue, as I'm sure all the other reviewers with problems had. Pentax customer service is horrible. They told me they'd call back and didn't, would not let me talk to a technician, and tried to tell me that maybe I didn't know I dropped it. "You know, like when you see a bruise on your knee and you don't know where you got it from." They need some serious help. I also emailed and snail mailed a letter to Pentax stating my disappointment. Never heard back from them. Not even a courtesy email. I, like many others, will never buy a Pentax again. And if you decide to buy, don't bother with the warranty because they are great at lies and excuses.
I bought 3 of this usb devices in less than a month. 1 of them stop working without any reason after 2 days of usage. I don't want a replacement, I want a refound. Kinsgton is a better product, buy that mark.
Don't buy this computer until they start shipping them with internal cd and/or DVD burners! yes, you can always add an external one to it, but why waste your money on something that will soon be intigrated with the computer?! If you really need a laptop, buy the ibook instead. It might be a tad slower but at least you can back up your data without having to buy anything axtra (except maybe a CD).
This had great reviews but I'm so unhappy with this product. I purchased it for working on my laptop in my easy chair. Firstly the legs on the stand are metal and gouge into my legs when using it while sitting and the weight of the notebook rests on these. Why on earth wasn't the back left solid straight across? I have no use for the USB organizer. I'm sure it would work fairly well on a tabletop but not for what I wanted. The front raised areas intended to catch the notebook from sliding off aren't high enough to stop even a 15" size as that has repeatedly happened. I have tried to add padding to make do but may just throw it in the garbage. Table maybe yes, but lap a definite NO!
It is kind of deceiving in the ad as the cartridge is pictured in a box and looks new. The adcalls them NEW. However when said items (I ordered 2 of them) arrived in mail,they are enclosed only in cellophane. There is no box and they appear to be old stock.One of the cartridges says 2006 and the other 2010. I am not sure if these are cartridges thathave been refilled or why they have old dates and are not in a box. I have not tried using them as my currentink cartridges are not empty yet. I will be very interested to see how they work.
The bolt that holds the piece that is attached to the camera is screwed into an aluminum piece. This piece has very little thread. Little thread + soft material = quick failure. It did not last very long.
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.
I purchased the Logitech X-240 speaker system from Circuit City right before they went out of business - I paid $30 for these. These speakers are a huge upgrade from the rear-mounted ones that were installed in my monitor.After over two years with these speakers, I can say they are just not very good. First off the "subwoofer" is incredibly sloppy. It struggles to keep up in nearly every instance - i'm pretty sure it's incapable of doing anything besides making deep sounding "rumbly" noises. Secondly, the speakers only have a single 1.5" speaker in each of them. The speaker is supposed to handle mid-range and your highs - a typical speaker might have a .75" tweeter for the highs and a 3.5" speaker for the midrange. However, the geniuses at Logitech decided to meet halfway and go with the 1.5" speaker. This means that the highs sound terrible and the mid-range sounds terrible. Infact, everything sounds terrible. It's not helped by the cheap, light-weight enclosures that resonate and make a buzzing sound when they hit a certain frequency.Because of this, the dialogue in movies is hard to hear only to have other sounds come across as being loud and boomy. Music sounds okay, but you feel like you are missing a lot of the subtlties. Gaming is probably the one thing these things do pretty well. Again, dialogue is hard to hear but in most games this is not an issue and the farty bass does okay at adding some "oomph" to guns, explosions, etc.All in all, it was a dissapointing 2 years and I'm very glad I upgraded.
When transferring my holiday pictures to my Vista PC the process hung up, then the PC re-booted (only after I removed the card and allowed some recovery routine to run). Upon re-boot the card was unreadable on the PC, it simply did not see it. I replaced it in the camera and got "Card Locked" even though the locked tab was not in the locked position. Not too impressed with this at all. I've only had the card 2 months, it was really nice when it worked, fast transfers were great. Not sure what caused the problem, ie PC or card, but I've lost some nice wilderness shots/footage.******************* some time later**********************************I returned the card to Transcend and they quickly sent a replacement card, along with an apology and a $5 coupon for their online store. They do seem committed to customer satisfaction which is nice. Shame about the lost data though. I'd rate the card higher now if I could.
this was the worst item ever ordered from private party through amazon. the box came extremley late was going to be gift so that went wrong. then the box had a balance still on it according to dish so couldnt activate. the person whom sold it was just a kid & was bit confused on the problems associated with it. said was working with father on selling items, well obviously was bought at garage sale by looks only. its okay to buy used items but when electronics they should actually work. by the time got my money back was 3 or 4 months later. i had to constanly call amazon & complain about item. this is a prime example if didnt want hassle of getting money back which was over 100 dollars the bogus item & seller would of made a profit off me with defective product. ive ordered many items from amazon no problems excellent shipping & items but i guess they couldnt determine dishonesty with this seller i hope they eventually figured this one out.
I bought a pair of these speakers for my Jeep. I was excited about them because they seemed great - big magnets, high power, and so on. However, I put them in and they ended up sounding really tinny and unclear. I had 50 watts rms running to each speaker, and they handled that power well at first. They didn't distort (although they didn't sound clear and crisp at all), but very quickly the power blew the woofers. Now the tweeters make a little bit of tinny sound, but the woofers do nothing at all. I am very disappointed with these speakers. They do not sound like quality speakers in the least, although they do look pretty cool. Their power ratings are completely unrealistic, as they couldn't even begin to handle a quarter of the power that they are advertised. The company also has not responded to my emails to see if they will fix the speakers.
I received the Garmin Nuvi 360 for christmas and this mount came with the new GPS device. It worked great in the cold weather but during a warm Ohio March day of 84 degrees I went to remove the Mount for placing it in another car and the entire suction cup was melted onto my windshield. The device now does not work at all and I have this black nasty rubber stuff glued to my window. Not sure how to remove it and I am seriously upset.
The Sony MyLo is a great idea, but poorly executed. The hardware itself is beautiful! The slide out QWERTY keyboard feels solid and well designed. It's screen is bright and clear; and it's battery life is fantastic. The only complaint I have regarding the hardware itself is the complete lack of Bluetooth...and it needs to be added. As to the software...The IM is limited to only Yahoo and Google Talk -- there's no AIM, no MSN, no ICQ, and no way of adding them.The e-mail support is via web browser only, which could be okay if the browser was any good. The web browser has numerous issues: it doesn't support SSL encryption, which means anytime you enter your user ID and password, you're doing it in clear text (oops!). It doesn't render pages very well; it's slow; there's no Flash Player (or means to add it)...meaning no online videos (youtube = no); and if you trying going to eBay or to Amazon, you get this large warning that the browser is out of date and needs to be updated to support the latest web features.Moving on to Multimedia, the Videos are clear, but only support 4:3 resolution...there is no support for 16:9 widescreen vids...they just won't play.The Audio Player is okay and the device even has external controls for play/stop/next/previous. However, there's no equilizer and the sound is a tad flat. Also, you have to use a proprietary connector to attach headphones...which is one more thing to lug around.As to Skype, it works very good (IMHO). The calls are crisp and clear. The Mic is a little off, so you sound "distant" on the other end, and you can't edit your contacts...it only imports them from the Skype account you setup on your desktop. No big deal, since that's how I manage them anyway. All told, I do Like this feature. Best of the bunch.As for productivity apps...there isn't any. No Word, No Excel, not even OpenOffice (since it is a Linux Device). There's no Telnet, SSH, or VNC option so the device could be used to manage servers or remote desktop, and there's no development kit to add any new functionality via third party.All told, the hardware itself is sweet (minus Bluetooth), but the software it comes with leaves alot to be desired. Maybe Version 2.
I installed the product on three different applications and it did not increase coverage at all. The coverage was the same as the omni antennas that were being replaced.
If not for the integrated USB hub, it would be just another piece of plastic. Since it doesn't blow air onto the bottom of the laptop - instead it sucks air - it is not at all effective. In fact, it works better with fans turned off.
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!!!
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.
I purchased this printer believing that I was getting a good deal on a cost-effective, efficient printer. I was disappointed on several fronts. First, the print quality was poor, with smudges that no fix suggested by the trouble shooting materials were able to eliminate. Secondly, all purchasers should be very aware that the printer comes with toner cartridges that only produce 1000 pages. Replacement toner was quite expensive (nearly $300 for a full set), basically erasing any "value" I thought I might be getting on the product. I returned the printer after less than three weeks and dusted off my older black and white laser printer. By the time all of the actual cost of this printer are added up, the buyer would do better to purchase five decent color injet printers.
I have not owned any Panasonic electronics in twenty years, and now I know why. First I bought this DVDR because of it's Hard Drive, this seems to work good. Then dubbing from Hard Drive to DVD-R, this is where the trouble starts. It eats DVD's like candy, it fails to record 3 out of 5 times. Less than five minutes into a Dubb, it locks up, then shuts down, and says it is recovering, and finally tells you there has been an error. At this point you throw that $1.25 Dvd in the trash. Decide if you want to take another chance, or not. Tried different speeds, DVD manufacturers, and recording from different sources, no help. The few DVD's it has made, only one has been what I considered above VHS quaility.Now if it worked correctly, and as advertised, there is the matter of remote, and manual. The remote is a joke, looks like it came with a $50.00 dollar all in one stereo system, not a $600.00 DVDR. I tried to read the manual, and I have seen Aircraft wiring diagrams that were easier to follow. Must have got lost in translation, pun intended. They should go look at a Hughes brand Tivo which I have had two for many years, and see how excellent unit is supposed work.On a good note: the conections in the back are solid, and easy to follow, and good thing because of the manual. The over all quaility and construction is excellent. Does not look bad either, but I'm not sold all the gray stuff out there.So now that I have vented to the world, there is only one thing remaining. Finish putting this terrible use of silicon back in the box, and going down to Circuit City with Receipt in hand. Telling them I can't afford this DVDR eater, and $2.00 a gallon gas at the same time.
I will never buy any Samsung product again. I bought this one new and for a while at least it seemed to work ok, but then the audio skip problem started up and unfortunately I recorded quite a number of disks before I became aware of it. I tried downloading the patch which did nothing to fix the problem and Samsung customer service was of no help at all. Ok, fine so a year ago I bought a Panasonic DVD recorder which I am quite pleased with, however now I am trying to close down with the V325 by finalizing all the disks that I made with it before the skip problem came up....and now it will not finalize about half of those disks. I keep getting a disk error message. Talk about one last kick in the teeth from this absolutely horrible piece of JUNK. So basically I have been recording DVDs for a couple of years and half of them are worthless. I would simply play them using the Samsung with the Panasonic hooked up to rerecord them, but then I have to worry about the audio skip problem. I will NEVER EVER purchase a Samsung again.
I've had one of these for almost 2 years. The aux port broke in the first couple months (which was the whole reason I wanted the thing in the first place). I switched to the usb for a while. That lasted a year and a half before it broke for no apparent reason. It was playing fine, I turned the car off and came back 5 mins later and the usb port no longer worked. I am now down to the cd player as the only functioning component, which is supposed to work with data mp3 cds - and only does about 1/4 of the time. The rest of the time, I get error messages. On a regular cd, it skips if you drive over a bump, and sometimes when you're driving very smoothly (even when you're playing a pristine cd with no scratches or imperfections). The radio is not that great either. The whole thing is poorly designed and has given me nothing but frustration, which is why today I am going to buy a good stereo and have it installed. I will then run this unit over with my car as I laugh maniacally. Don't waste your time or money on this POS.
It is hard to review fully this product because I bought it to serve as an alarm clock and I never could set the clock. I returned the defective item for credit.
Hi-Capacity NiCad Cordless Phone Battery for Bell South, Cobra, GE, Northwest BellThe battery would not hold a charge and I returned it. Instead, I purchased one from Sears that was the same size with a different connector. I cut away that connector and soldered to the Sears battery the cut connector from my old battery. This worked for me.
this arrived totally dried and useless, I couldn't retrieve even a tiny bit of glue, very disappointing. Even tho' inexpensive I was waiting for it so I could work on a project, and had to drive 40 minutes for another source. That's why I was using Amazon in the first place.
Well it lasted only 2 weeks before the USB cable wire started shorting out on me. I have to keep repositioning the cable for it to power up, very annoying. Did cool better than the Targus I bought at Wal-Mart however.
This Hitachi camcorder is truly a piece of junk. I lost the video of some of the best moments of my life thanks to Hitachi's crappy technology. the mini DVD gets corrupted very easily and the content cannot be retrieved anymore.
What the seller fails to mention (but the packaging clearly states) is that these overlays are for the "Tungsten T/m500 series." The package further states: "Compatible With Tungsten T, m500, m505, m515 & Palm V/Vx handhelds" (Wouldn't that be good to know before ordering!!!) By contrast, this web page describes the product as, "PalmOne Tungsten series Screen Protector." We unwary Tungsten T3 owners might assume that includes us, but we would be wrong. Since the overlays are too small for my T3, I cannot cut them down to size. Owners of other Tungsten models which do not happen to be the "Tungsten T" may be likewise out of luck. Beware!
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.
Product not good, there is a lot of static when playing ipod. It is sitting on shelve, as I said in title, waste of money ...do not purchase this product.
I needed this thing to work. I really did. But no matter what kind of micro-adjustment I make to the sensitivity, it either does not power things up, or does not power things down. The 'master' is a run of the mill Dell desktop - and the product documentation specifies that this works with computers. I may understand if I plugged in an alarm clock or something as the master, but no - was playing by the book and got burned. The thing is no more useful than a regular power strip. Sounds like some people got this to work - good for them - but if you are the type of person that likes to be assured of purchasing quality goods, pass on this puppy.
This camera is not worth anything. Every picture that I have taken with it so far has been terrible. The photos blur easily. Even with the settings tweaked to have sharp clear images, they still turn out badly. I don't think that the features like sepia tone, red, green, blue, and the other features make up for the fact that this product is inferior.
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 am a professional programmer, I spend my days writing code and watching it run on the network or on the web and I have spent a lot of time trouble shooting application problems. I thought at the very least this would only take me an hour or so. So,I went to the expense of having my home wired with Cat 5 cable and was surfing the net, using a WebRamp router to connect our 3 PCs, a printer and use 1 ISP account using a built in 56k modem(on the WebRamp router). I was watching the price of DSL come down and decided to splurge and order a Linksys DSL router(BEFSR41) and call our local Phone company to start the journey to DSL.I did some searching online and found the best deal for the Linksys router at Amazon. This was $30.00 cheaper than any place I found.I setup the appointment with the Phone company and took the day off so I could configure the router and get my high speed DSL hook up working. When the day finally arrived for the installation of the DSL line(the Phone company guys arrived at 10:00am). The Phone company showed up and did their testing of the line and hooked up the DSL model. I pluged in the Linksys router and it powered up. But I could not get it out of diagnostic mode. I called Linksys Support line, after 15 minutes of listening to Music I finally talked to &quot;Person&quot; who informed me that he would document my problem and someone would call me back in 2-3 hours. I told him that I needed help now and told him the problem, he consulted with another Support person and told me the problem was the a bad circuit board. I should return this one and get a new one. Well the phone company was done and I had 1 PC that could recieve email and surf the net. Not a good situation. So I sent the router back to Amazon and went to Best Buy to get another Linksys router... This one did connect but I spent another hour with Linksys Tech support, we could not get it to recognize the DHCP server. The Tech Support person had me download a firmware patch. (I did not mention that I had to disconnect and reconnect the router, fix my DSL hookup - another story). Once I got the firmware patch, I reconnected my router and and powered up the 1st PC. Finally I got the correct network settings, subnet mask, DHCP router settings, etc. It only took 10 minutes to get the first PC out on the internet. It took me about another 15 minutes to connect the next 2 PCs.I started around 10:00 am on a Friday and finised up with all the PCs around 7:30 that night.I have to admit that I would never go back to a 56k modem again. But... be ready to spend some time working around problems.
Did not fit my phone (GE office phone purchased 10 years ago). The connector is to short and will not fit into the receiver.
Amazon have the wrong product manual loaded here. The manual linked from this page is for the VR634, not the VR637. The VR637 (this product) does not have commercial advance.The VR637 is an OK VCR, but the SLP recordings are on the fuzzy side. Sound, while OK, is not up to the sound from an unrecorded program (also slightly fuzzy). So not what I would consider a HI-FI VCR.Features are reasonable, but the remote is poorly designed (lots of indistinguishable little buttons, that are all positioned in un-meaningful patterns on the remote). First time that I have had to keep an instruction manual by my chair to refer to constantly, in years.So - overall, score 2 out of 5. An OK VCR for the price (let's get real about what I could expect for this price range). But it's not great quality. I would not buy this model (or probably any VCR from RCA) again.
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.
==================================================================REVIEW UPDATE- Nov 13 2007 -Linksys released on Oct.30 2007 a new firmware (ver 1.01.13).I updated the router immediately, and after 15 days I could say that I noticed much more system stability.Configuration interface has been deeply modified also to implement new functionalities (like IP address pre-assignation).Many bugs has been fixed, some still exists.Menues are still confusing sometimes and help text have to been improved.Wish that these matter will be kept in consideration for next firmware release.Wireless seems to be more stable even if performances are not 100% as expected.This product has been greatly improved, but still Linksyshave to do some work to release a better firmware version.=======================================================================PREVIOUS REVIEW- June 28 2007 -After one week of testing in my home network in conjunctoin with LinkSys AM200 ADSL modem I would like to report this way:Firmware version: 1.00.13PROS: Good firewall performances, uptime, gigabit switch, nice looking, excellent phone technical support, tiny wall AC adapter.CONS: Very poor and instable Wireless "G" performances, dramatic Wireless area reduction in comparison with my old D-LINK, impossible to preassign IP addresses, high-pitched continuous noise, limited MAC filtering (just 20 entries), heat, web interface hangs, front LEDs are useless if you don't watch them just in front, web interface sometime confusing or -at least- not clear.This is sold as a "professional" WiFi router, so customers are expectingadequate performances.I wish that serious guys like Linksys will suddenly fix the major cons, WiFi "G" performances and IP pre-assign in particular.Otherwise a much cheaper "home" product will work absolutely better at one third of the cost.
When I bought these at Best Buy a sales clerk told me they would not work well for audio applications, he had seen a lot returned. Since there was a rebate that made my cost [$$$] and I got the impression it was only when played in an audio CD player, I thought I would give them a try anyways.He was right. They are totally useless for audio and would not work correctly either on an audio CD player or in the computer CD-ROM or CD-RW players. If you can't trust them for audio, you shouldn't trust them for data. I would avoid these CD-R's.
When I plugged the unit in, only one of the blowers was working.I returned it for a second unit and had the same problem. I do not have any other USB devices plugged in so I think it should be getting enough power. I couldn't find anything on Antec's website (support section) about this problem and when I tried to submit a problem ticket, I kept getting a server error.
This product freezes and is very very delicate even with the metal back. Remember the days when you could drop your walkman/CD player and it still works fine? If you drop this PRAY it works again without any problems. Doesn't interface well with computers either. I had to reboot my computer twice to get it to work right and sometimes the songs did not sync onto it even though WMP said it did. I should have listened to the people here before I bought it. But I was hard headed and bought it anyway inspite of what people said. I thought what they said would not happen to me, c'mon what are the odds. Bad move. When there are over 30 bad reviews on a product take the warning. I will never buy anything Apple but I must confess that the Apple Ipod is a sturdy good product. I'll try Sony now.
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?
It lights up. That's about it for functionality. It barely tunes in FM stations and not one AM station, and I live 10 miles from NYC. Avoid avoid avoid.-C
I had been using the 12DB version of this TV signal amplifier. When I took it out and plugged in the 24DB amplifier, the signal strength in my Sony digital TV dropped to about the same strength as having no antenna at all.I returned this item. In my opinion, it is junk.
I purchased two Contech Electronics CROBRACKET Scarecrow Motion-Activated sprinkler mounting brackets to attach to my deck. Installation was easy but the brackets do not tighten down sufficiently on the sprinkler tubing. This makes it possible for the sprinkler to rotate and swivel within the bracket. Once you attach the hose to the sprinkler the weight of the hose causes the entire sprinkler to tilt. It is a great idea to get the sprinkler above the height of plants but this bracket is poorly engineered. The bracket needs to control for 3 planes of motion and it does not even control one. Heading to the hardware store.....
I bought this filter for my Canon Rebel T2i in the hopes of keeping the filter on all the time as a cheap way to protect my lens. I had done EXTENSIVE research into clear/UV filters and had decided that B+W seemed like one of the top filter makers. At first glance, the lens seemed to do the trick, though I thought it seemed a little flimsy. However, after doing many test pictures with and without the filter, I was disappointed at the faint flare (little green reflections or "ghosts" from lights) that occurred in several shots with the filter. Essentially about half the pictures were ruined by the flare. I ended up buyingHoya 58mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.and have ABSOLUTELY no complaints! If anyone is looking for a filter purely for lens protection, I would recommend a Hoya as a good economical filter that won't ruin every single picture!
Unless you have NO sense of taste, do NOT use this product. It's been 3 days since I cleaned my keyboard with this and I haven't had a moment without bitter taste in my mouth!!!! I'm about to throw my keyboard away as I can't stand it any longer!!! Wiping down with alcohol wipes or other cleaners didn't change this. I know how to use canned air products correctly (not upside down etc.) but even using this correctly creates a taste issue I can't shake! Don't buy this, don't use this, don't even touch the can to throw it away! (use gloves or at least a paper towel) And the dairy/chocolate idea from 3M's website doesn't work to remove the taste. I'm hoping time will make it go away but I'm going to have to get a new keyboard and wipe down everything near where I sprayed. I rate this a NEGATIVE 5 stars!
WASTE OF MONEY! INFERIOR PRODUCT!thought i'd chance getting this product even though it received a number of bad reviews because the good reviews seemed to outweigh the bad ones. BIG MISTAKE! i purchased 2 of these batteries. they don't even last as long as other old batteries i've had for years.i shoot photographs for hours at a time. the new STK batteries last 2-3 hours. THEY ARE VERY POOR QUALITY.DEFINITELY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.asked for a refund from amazon.
I bought this thing because speed was not an issue and it is featured in the Apple Store as an appropriate device for use with Macs. I needed it for file backups and to create the occasional compilation CD. The thing did not work. It also had the following annoying traits: 1) The installation CD automatically starts up and may crash your system after you re-start the machine because the device crashed the system (not mission-critical - - but it felt like salt in the wounds); 2) the CD-eject button on the device may or may not work - - it's unpredictable; 3) attaching the USB plug - anywhere - usually rendered all other USB devices inoperable (including keyboard and mouse); 4) if you DO "successfully" create a CD, inserting it in your internal CD-drive may crash your system; 5) 6 of the 7 CD's I allowed it to "burn" were throwaways.I was surprised ..., since my Zip 100 drive has always been reliable and easy-to-use. The problems listed above were on a 333mhz iMac using System 8.6 - -hardly the hottest machine around, but a fairly robust computer.Iomega should be ashamed to market this....
This media is pure crap. Don't waste your money. Appears in the begin as perfect but lost data. I evaluate this media using PI/PO tests and this item can achieve PI > 10000 after some months. This is the worst media in world. Ritek G03 was one of the best media in the world but when they introduced G04 and this G05 media the problems beginned. I buyed more than 2000 medias, with logo and without logo (printable). When I sensed that I am losting media I tested ALL medias and passed them to Sony medias (initially I thinked that was my recorder and after the armazenation method until I discovered that it was the media when I tested with DVDInfo. All G04 and G05 are crap and I tested all my media.
Didn't seem to make the FM reception any better, except for the fact that when I was trying to get the classical station from NYC, to my horror, I got loud and clear, the local Christian station. Not what I wanted. The AM reception was completely gone; I went back to the antenna which came with the Onkyo tuner, which sort of works. I didn't have much luck with the "pin the dot" tuning system. More gain just made it more static-y (with more pain).Bottom line will be an attempted return to CC; we'll see how that goes.
It is difficult to know where to begin. This machine wants to be a FAX, so you have to wait after turning it on to be able to copy or scan, else it will try to FAX what you put in. The scanner is slow and of poor quality even at high resolution. It started complaining that it needs a new toner cartridge 6 months ago; I'm still using that cartridge. When it needs paper it tells you to add paper, then gives a long annoying beep when you open the paper tray and tells you the paper tray is open. When there is a jam, it tells you to open the door to clear the jam, then gives a long annoying beep when you open the door. You have to periodically re-install the software to keep it running. The website is close to useless. You have to re-enter things like the current time every time you power cycle it (I hoped it would get the time from my computer, but no such luck). There is more, but 'nuff said.
I have had 2 A120 units for about 5 years. One started acting up a couple months ago, with display problems. Now it just says "NO PLAY". I opened up the unit and it is dust free; I don't think there's anything I can do. No info at Panasonic web site.So these units seem pretty good, until they're not.
Ok it's christmas morning. I open up the camera, take some family videos. Works fine I try to download them to my mac - which is in specifications. I'm running 10.4. bogs down, spinning icon, nothing - locks up the machine.I try another mac that has more disk space (try the obvious) same issues.I go to the flip phone site - guess what, it reports it needs new firmware which isn't available until sometime in jan. (no specific date)Companies that sell you things in December that they know don't work / won't work until jan. should be taught a lesson.THIS IS JUST WRONG.I rated it one star because amazon won't le4t me rate it zero)
I purchased this scanner about 18 months ago and paid a great deal of money for it (purchased elsewhere). I work in a professional graphic studio and needed a large flatbed. The first scanner arrived DOA, and it was returned. The second scanner died within one week. Recently, I started to notice severe color variations. This is after months of other problems, including scans that had shadows where there were none, and strange color patterns most of which I was able to correct in PhotoShop. Talking to technical support was useless, I would email them the scans that had very visible problems and they would claim it would look perfect on their monitor. I finally got hold of a supervisor who told me that the scanner was broken and would need repair, which would cost at least a few hundred dollars, plus shipping costs. Have decided to avoid further aggravation and just buy a new scanner, which will not be Microtek.
This product is worth no more than its price! The fans blow out so little air that it has no effect on keeping my laptop cool. You are better off saving your 15 to 20 bucks and just blowing out your own air on your laptop.
Just fyi, you can get this at Aldi(yes the grocery store)as a special buy this week for $30.
I'm sure the product works fine in most situations. My iTunes music resides on an external USB drive. Whenever I plug this in, it makes my USB drive literally go away, it drops out of site. Powering my drive off/on a couple times gets it back. I thought it was something else, but I've been able to re-create the problem a couple times and I am sure its caused by my iPod using this cable.
Unable to register device with Magellan web site and cannot purchase or unlock maps. This may be the future for all Magellan products. Waste of money.
I originally purchased the unit during the winter because of a sale, but I didn't install it until the beginning of July for our cross country trip from Oregon to Wash. DC. During the trip, there was quite a bit of interuption from hillsides and tall trees in the Pacific Northwest. I kind of wondered how well the reception would work in the city. Once I got out of the NW, I had no problems picking up a signal unless I was in a long tunnel or deep valley.I did notice the unit did get hot during the trip and I think that is why it is acting the way it is now (two months later).It works fine when first turned on, but after 15 minutes, the signal flutuates and at times, no signal is received. The tech support said that I needed to check the wires, but since it is 'recently' installed and it doesn't happen when first turned on, I'm ruling it a receiver problem.The unit is placed just below the radio head and has been exposed to direct sunlight when parked. I'm sure it didn't help.I'm currently looking for a better unit and XM said they would transfer the remainder of the account to the new radio without inducing an activation charge.
I bought this turntable because my room mate had the Numark T100. When it arrived we set it up exactly how it should be, but for some reason no matter what kind of speaker or audio device we hooked it up to, it wont play sound. You can hear the needle playing the music, but it will not project. Can anyone help..
Good People,This ... product has inspired new levels of anger and frustration at the computer industry. I hate this machine and everything it's made of. It has been a problem since day one. Now it just won't print. Irony #437? When it prints, it's gorgeous.It has bad drivers that so screwed up my flawless new Imac that I was convinced it was Apple. "Kernel Panic" they call it. Yeah - how about mud in the gears? Slow was a dream. Normal - forget it.... It took HP weeks to figure out there was even a problem. When they did post, all it said was a blank link for a week.It has unreliable print queues. Forget actually knowing what will print when.It is loud, awkward and I am calling HP first thing tomorrow to send it back for a full freaking refund.DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!...
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, THIS ARTICLE IS GARBAGE, I BOUGHT 4 UNIT, ALL OF THEM DIDN'T WORK, I RETURN ALL UNIT AND AMAZON REFUND MY MONEY, AMAZON IS THE BEST PLACE TO BUY.
for xmas I bought two products buy oritron. 1 dvd player, and 1 dvd home theater system. which one worked? neither! the player didn't work, right out of the box. the home theater system worked long enough to see a picture, but as perr the instructions once you see the picture you're to stop so that you can run the set up. after that it never works again. AND....the problem is inconsistant. sometimes it won't scan. sometimes it won't open, which is really frustating when your rental disk is STUCK IN THE DAMN MACHINE. also what's with the long delay on any command you give it? not just from the remote, but even when you use the ones on the console it's self it takes so long before anything happens your sure it didn't register when you pushed the button. AND...the remotes for both units [stink]. even if your laying on the floor with the player right in front of you, you still have to wave the remote around don't while pushing a button repeatedly. now i'm not just some lame tech challanged dork whose not how sure how to get a vcr to stop blinking 12:00. i've been an AV guy for decades, and have stayed up with all the latest, and all i have to say about these oritron products are DO NOT BUY!!! they are crap and a lesson in frustion. OH, and here's the topper. the main reason we bought this system when we did was, cause of the rebate. which oritron di not honor. they sent me an e-mail stateing "we did not qualify because our purchase was before OR after the specified rebate period". my girl friend works at the store where the system was purchased and not only do I have a reciept showing otherwise but I also have the computer print out from the stores register print out dated well within the "specified time period". and apperntly everyone at oritronis one vacation or maybe their computers are down. I hope they don't use thier own products.
Like other reviewers (not on Amazon) I found that the docking connection breaks with very little effort and is absolutely irreparable with maximum effort.It is not worth your money for the quality of design or craftsmanship it represents. Look elsewhere.
I'm not bass junkie, but for God's sake I like a little bass in my music! These earphones offer you none. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nadda. NOTHING! And yes, I crammed them into my ear canals until I practially touched the inner walls of my brain. The seal was perfect. I gave it a week. And still, I heard nothing in terms of bass.Honestly, I do not know what the people who gave it five stars are thinking. Again, I am not a bass fanatic. I do not have monster subwoofers in the trunk of my car or turn my home sub "up to 11"! But on a bass scale of 1 to 10, these things are practically in the negative digits.Extremely disappointing for a set of earphones at this price point.
I bought this filter for my Panasonic Lumix LX-3 camera as part of a package deal that also included the Panasonic DMW-LW46 wide-angle conversion lens and associated DMW-LA4 adapter. It seemed like a good deal at the time. I should have read the multiple reviews that criticized the filter's unacceptable tendency to ruin photos with reflections. More to the point, it's completely useless to me. It only fits on the adapter tube, and the only time I would be using the adapter tube is when I'm using the wide-angle conversion lens mentioned above -- which is far too big for this filter.
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.
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 bought this product less than a year ago. 2 days ago, I locked my laptop and tried to unlock it. But I couldn't. It was somehow messed up and the combination did not work. I HAD TO CUT IT!!! I don't know how it got messed up but I'm sure that it was not study enough to last long.
This unit is Big, Large and heavy. It looks like it should have great sound but, it has very weak sound with very little base.
Doesn't sit flush against the dash unit of my 2004 Ford Taurus. Not a huge deal for most, but that type of thing really bugs me. Overall has a cheap feel. Got the job done, though. Would not recommend. I'd say pay more money to get something you know will fit exactly right in your vehicle.
I owned this monitor for 12 days before sadly deciding that I just couldn't keep it. The monitor looks great. The picture is sharp, bright, and beautiful. If you are the sort who will use your monitor only for desktop application work, then I can recommend this monitor. However, if you plan to watch any video or play any games then avoid it.Samsung claims a 4ms refresh rate for this monitor. That is a marketing way of saying it's an 8ms model. This difference is in what is being measured. When monitors are listed as 8ms refresh models, the time refers to a pixel's on-off-on time. In this case, only the on-off time is being timed. However, that being said, the refresh stats can mislead anyway.When I would watch recorded TV on this monitor, I would clearly see white trailing ghosts behind every moving object. Faces would wash out and become very bright. I played Half-Life 2 all the way through on this LCD, just to give it a fair test, and the results were poor.As there are no buttons on this monitor (save the power button), all image adjustments are done with included software. The software is poorly designed, at best in my opinion. If you are running a firewall (I run ZoneAlarm), and you enter into the color adjustment app, after about a minute it will lock up an XP machine, requiring a reboot. Work around this by manually adding the software to your firewall's allowed list. I've read that the software is trying to look for IP address 0.0.0.0 and that causes the problem. Also the apps are rather large and they add about 3 icons to your quick launch tray.I returned this monitor and exchanged it for the LG Flatron L1920P. A much better deal. I have only had this one a night, but after playing 10 levels of the same game, no ghosting. And the image is just as pretty.
The ad said this would work in any digital camera. Not true. I have a basic Olympus and it doesn't fit. That's frustrating because now I have to box it up to return and that's a hassle. I should have just gone in person and I would've known.
The picture gives the impression these maybe inner canal type headphones, but they aren't. They're the old-fashioned huge bud that pains small ear holes. Had to return these, because neither my wife or I can tolerate those.Since we didn't use them, we have no idea how they sound.
This item is crap!I've had the SAME problems with it as many of these reviewers. It lasted about six months...but the thing keep saying "bye" and then "recover", wasting tons of blank discs.What a rip-off! Do not purchase! I did not get the extended warranty, which should be unnecessary if the company stands behind its product.This item is crap. I don't know what I'm going to do with mine. What a horrible WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!!!!!
I didn't even have this TV a week when the LED engine died, leaving only the sound but no picture. Now I'm faced with the frustrating task of dealing with Samsung's wretched customer service. Since there's no authorized Samsung repair centers in my area, I was told I'd have to wait at least 2 weeks for Samsung to authorize a local repairman to fix my TV. Of course, once they find someone to fix it, I'll probably have to wait at least another 2 weeks before the set is actually fixed. Now I wish I had bought a TV at a local store so I could just call them and have them haul this piece of junk away.
I thought this was going to be the "end all be all" of pocket cameras. Long battery life. Decent photo quality. Super fast shutter lag. And a SEVEN times zoom that also works with video (not to mention having wide screen format for video).However, after only a month, a slight bump rendered the camera worthless. Whenever I power on I get a "Camera Stablizer not available" message. You cannot override or bypass this error (who cares if I can't use the stabilizer while taking pics in direct sunlight?!). I can't believe you can't bypass this.I was in another state for a wedding when this happened and was simply SOL for a camera.Boo to you Casio for this huge design flaw on your part. How can you make a pocket camera so unbelievably fragile? Judging from forums and reviews across the web, this problem plagues a LOT of EX-V7 owners.DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA.
I found the protective lens was covered with find dusts when I twristed on the 50mm lens. The root cause was there is no wrapping outside of the hard plastic case. As I contacted Amazon customer service, the options to me were to return-for-refund or to exchange.
The filter arrived on time with defects. The glass was OK. But there are deep scratches on the frame. Don't understand how something in that shape could be shipped.
battery does not live up to original Sony, only like 60% of capacity
1. If you are looking to stream online radio, it's limited to two subscription services. Why pay more for less quality when you can get wireless speakers and stream what YOU want, not what THEY want you to buy?!?! It's also CHEAPER to get wireless speakers and you can do much more.2. VERY poor support with people who speak broken English at best and do not understand simple questions as they don't understand our language. (A stupid and unethical corporate trend these days -- I shouldn't have to learn 40 languages to survive product support in my nation).3. Drops and doesn't play all audio or plays it incorrectly. Very limited.4. Maybe someday, it will just stream to other devices what is on your pc. But right now, extremely limited. I can burn mp3s and play it on a stereo for cheaper too. This thing is nonsense the way it is. Now, if it played any service I already have and radio stations I listen to for free, (and it worked), I would say they aren't charging enough.
I bought 3 of these a year or two back due to their low price. The audio quality I got was simply aweful, on every single one. I'd strongly suggest getting a more expensive usb-audio adapter instead.
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.
Which is essentially what this is. I'm not dumb enough to expect anything elaborate for this kind of money, but I do expect something that works and has at least a little basic information in its user manual. It took half an hour to 45 minutes to figure out how to adjust the picture settings so I don't look like a green slime monster, and half an hour trying to figure out why the test video I made had no sound, before I gave up and bundled the thing back in its box to take back to the store tomorrow. I might have had more patience if their user manual weren't so useless. There's tons of stuff on how to do fancy videos, but not even a rudimentary troubleshooting chart that says something like "no sound" or "colors distorted". My advice would be, don't waste your money.
I just bought the 14" version of this for my 14" iBook and I was very disappointed. There were a lot of problems with this sleeve:1. It's specifically supposed to fit my 14" iBook, but it doesn't. It has 2" too much space all around - no snug fit.2. It's supposed to have padded protection for the laptop but the flap that closes the sleeve is not padded - which means if the laptop hits a surface on that side, there is no protection.3. It's supposed to be waterproof but only the fabric is waterproof - the way the bag is constructed, water can easily seep in at the flap (there is no zipper).Needless to say, I'm sending this back!
I saw this model in person and fell instantly in love with the design. It was very compact, had a good sized LCD, and seemed to be a reasonable price for an ultra-compact with 5 MP. I ended it up ordering it from Amazon and upon receiving it and testing it out, I must say I was pretty disappointed in it.General build/condition: I still love the design and feel of the camera. However, the one that I got was noticeably dirty. There were black smudges around the top panel, and there were little pieces of reside all over that just kept the camera from feeling "brand new." Nothing else in the box looked like it had been touched so I don't imagine that it was a return. It wasn't a big deal, I cleaned it up but it was just a bad way to greet my new camera.LCD: At the same time I purchased this, I also purchased a Canon A510 for my mother. I tested them out side-by-side. I noticed that while the LCD on the Olympus was bigger - which was nice - it looked very grainy. Not sharp at all. And this was while the Canon still had its protective covering on the LCD. The Olympus did not come with a protective covering on its LCD. Protective covering meaning that little clear plastic square that they always put over sensitive things on electronics.Picture quality: I must say I am a complete novice when it comes to photography. I hardly ever veer from the default settings. I took a series of comparison pictures with my current camera (an Olympus D-40), my mom's new camera, and my new camera. The Canon was the obvious winner. The pictures from the Olympus D-630 were very washed out from the flash and was oversaturated with redness. I noticed that my older Olympus also was very red-toned, but it was not nearly as bad as the D-630. I'm sure if you know how to manipulate the different settings and fix photos in Photoshop, it wouldn't be a problem. But that's not how I would use my camera in an everyday setting, so it was the dealbreaker.I wanted to share my experience with this camera because since it is such a new model, there aren't any real reviews out there for it. I hope this will help someone in my position make a more informed decision.
Received the item promptly; however, there was a big scuff mark that stretched almost across the entire front of the frame. Also, there was a crack/damage on the edge of the frame and additional smaller scuff marks. Very poor quality product. Returned.
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.
Although these headphones sound great, Altec Lansing no longer sells filters for these headphones (even although they still sell the headphones). Once your filters get clogged (may only be after a few months) you will no longer be able to use them. The filters are not available anywhere so these phones may become throwaways after a few months of use.
I bought this along with a new Olympus camera, for all the obvious reasons (faster downloading). I'm not that enamoured with it.The good:- downloading is definitely faster than from the camera- it's portable, so I can use it on any of my PC's or laptops- I didn't have too many issues making it workThe bad- bad driver; still not XP certified. I'd expect Olympus to have their act together in this regard- wouldn't work with my 7-in-1 floppy drive card reader; I've had to disable that on my PC to get this to work- doesn't like 'moving' pictures - will only 'copy' and then I have to manually delete the pictures through file manager or the camera- I think it is slow: plugged into a USB 2.0 and transfer rates are well below par. It takes about 15-20 seconds to download a single SHQ.JPG picture (about 3.5MB)I personally would opt for something else (e.g. a multi reader with XP certified drivers) before getting this card reader.Happy shoppingJB
I am a strong coffee drinker. Not a thing wrong with the coffee pot for normal coffee drinker.I am not able to put enough coffee grounds into the basket for my taste without the grounds exploding into the pot itself due to to much swelling of grounds. It pops the lid off of the basket.
I am so disappointed. I bought this adapter for a big trip and the first time I used the adapter it flashed power on and off and then proceeded to break. By the time I got back from my trip, the "return" window was closed. I can't seem to find a way to contact Amazon to ask about this.... so I am leaving this review. I had to buy another adapter while traveling... which worked just fine. ):
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 have a Panasonic camcorder, PV-GS15, five months short of being two years old. Now it is broke and does not work. However before it died, the screen kept turning blue with a message to hit the reset button. Doing so provided no positive results. I telephoned Panasonic and questioned the reason for this reset button, and their technical support could not offer an explanation. I noticed all Panasonic camcorders have this annoying reset button, while other manufacturers do not have this defect of an option. I suggest buying your camcorder from anyone but Panasonic.
Not a good product. The fourth unit I have purchased, and it is dead, too. They don't last long. Too pricey for the life of the product. Tossed transmitter and receiver and bought Hawkings range extender. Much better.
This is the 2nd of these I bought. First has been working perfectly for more than 5 years, even after the movers brought it halfway across the country in a box with other components. Don't misunderstand, the first one is great! This one is going to be thrown away and replaced with a 300 disc Pioneer. After loading approximately 300 discs in this one, I started burning some CDA format discs using iTunes. Machine would display "Reading TOC" and then move to the next disc. Burn MP3 to the disc with iTunes or Nero 9 and the same thing happens. All the same discs work perfectly in the old machine. Try a commercially produced disc and sometime they read and sometime they don't. Go to the Sonystyle website and they only give you the option of sending it in and getting a refurbished unit in return. They have a web based return process and after filling in serial number, model number, purchase date, reading the disclaimer, and clicking on "Submit" you get a page telling you that the site isn't working (now 5 days of this). Wish I had done my research a little better and read ALL the reviews. Didn't see the Pioneer until too late. Could that have anything to do with Amazon NOT selling the Pioneer changer? AVOID this unstable piece of junk!
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 !
The photo of this headset did not show a wire. I thought it was wireless.I should have read the description more thoroughly and done some additional research. I returned them and purchased a wireless set with no problem.
It had the same problem i have had with other adapters just like it. It will only work with one ear on any headphone set and it wont be clear sound.
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.
I bought this unit last year and recently bought another unit to replace it.The DVD player would freeze on nearly every disc I played, and in some cases would not allow playback. Plus, the remote control is awful. As people here have mentioned, the fast forward is combined with the chapter forward, which makes for a terrible experience.I would definitely not recommend.
I had a 500Gig crash on me within a year. I bought this 250 as a replacement. Out of the box it was unfunctional and made the weirdest sounds I've ever heard. I sent it to Lacie and they sent it back to me no different. I'm not using Lacie anymore - too much is at stake. I loved the way they looked and stacked but I'm WAY OVER it. Lacie no more.
After 6 years my HTFS 1000 is buzzing so loudly I have had to pull it out. Monster is no help - 5 year warranty of course! Plan to replace this every 6 years if you buy it!
This TV worked fine and looked good - briefly. The problem is that it broke within 2 weeks of turning it on the first time. Just stopped working and won't even turn on. Toshiba has not been responsive or helpful at all in resolving the matter, simply directing me to a third party repair place. It has now been over 40 days since the TV broke, with no end in sight. In keeping with their product's lack of quality, Toshiba's customer service reps have been even worse; two have hung up on me when I asked to speak to a manager to explain why their response has been completely unreasonable. Please note that Toshiba insists its warranty is only for repair, not replacement. That way, Toshiba tries to avoid having to replace its lemon TVs, like this model. I have spoken to several friends who had new LCD TVs from Sony and Samsung and who had problems initially; those companies simply delivered a new TV in response. Toshiba, however, has proven to be a disaster of a company to deal with. I strongly recommend against this Toshiba product, as it and Toshiba's customer service have proven to be nothing but a long-term headache. As a result, I likely will suffer a complete loss of the purchase price. Even if the unit is somehow repaired (which will require at least 2 service calls, waiting on a technician, etc.), I will have been without the TV for at least 2 months. I plan to pursue litigation against Toshiba for its breach of its implied terms of reasonableness in its so-called "warranty," but of course that is not what I or anyone else should have to resort to in order to resolve a problem that arose a mere 2 weeks out of the box. I realize this is only one unit, but Toshiba's response has proven that it is not a company responsive to its customers. As a result, I will not be purchasing any Toshiba products in the future.
If you want to use this unit, go to college and get a technical degree first or you will go insane trying to make it work. Nothing is easy these days, nothing! To use this kind of unit, you better make sure you have everything Panasonic first, then you better go to their training schools to learn the ever expanding technical complications of these units and all units in this or any area. It's insane, nothing works easily or simply. All I wanted to do was record my VHS collection to DVD...good luck. I can't even get it to play a dvd! Tech suppost is obnoxious. But hey, this is only Panasonic, try SOny..or Dell, the are hidious and horrible. TOO many companies, too complicated, too much BS. Life shouldn't be this crazed!
I got this remote in 2009, by the years end it had stopped working properly.First the up and down channel buttons went out ( that is they go up 4-6 channels and then down 3-4, so you never know where you will end up).OK I can manage around that just put in the numbers, but now as of 2010, numbers 5,6,7,9, do not register , so you go to a channel down or up from the one you want and then hope you can get to the channel by using the up and down channel buttons- get the picture, it is channel roulette.
All we got was three years worth out of this unit. All of a sudden is just locked up, F07 error message, and that's the end of it. We used it maybe twice a week. What a piece! I will never buy another Panasonic appliance.
My DVD drive is Philips SDVD6004(firmware 1.06). The drive is installed in Dell Dimension 4600C and some inspiron notebooks. I failed in buring first 6 discs. There's no singal example of success bruing. So I give up. But other bands (HP, Khypermedia, Verbatim) work perfect for my case. Maybe only crap discs from CMC match the crap Philips burnner.
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.
I bought this lens because of all the glowing reviews on here, so I was excited to try this thing out on my D300. At first glance and while viewing the images in camera, they look fantastic, but only after they're uploaded to the computer is when you can find the flaws of this lens. Viewed at 100% it's clearly noticeable that the sharpness consistency of this lens is mediocre at best. As noted many times before here, there's a serious front focus problem and only about 50% of the images I shot were in focus and sharp while in autofocus. As a professional shooter I can't afford to have only half of my images to be in focus, so after trying it out a couple times I had to return it to Amazon.It's unfortunate that the only Nikon equivalent to this lens (the legendary 28mm f/1.4) ebays for over $4000 sometimes, so I really wanted to like the Sigma, but I have since bought the Nikon 35mm f/2 as the replacement and it's as sharp and reliable as a Nikon lens should be. Even though it's not as fast and wide as the Sigma it's still a better made lens and can be used with more assurance of consistent results.
When I took the filter out of the box and held it up to the light, I thought it was scratched, but there was a "fold" or flaw in the glass of the filter, a little more than half an inch long. I returned it for a refund. The original shipping was $7.95. The return shipping was $5.81. Had I bought it straight from Adorama, their shipping would have been $5.00. I'm out $13.76 for shipping on a defective product from a company that has a return policy stating, "Please wait 8 days from date we received the package for us to process your return." Also, I question the legality of Amazon's practice of charging credit cards for third-party items when they're ordered and not waiting until they're shipped. The moral? Watch shipping and return policies when you buy a third-party item from Amazon.
I ordered this camcorder and gave it a test drive for a couple of days. I sent it back to Amazon because the sound was awful. It picked up a narration from the camera operator, but anything from a dog's bark to a conversation five feet away...forget it. Saying the sound was muffled isn't strong enough. The other reason I returned it is because it was obviously previously owned. The box had been opened, the batteries had been inserted, and, the biggest clue, it had someone else's Christmas movie on the internal memory. So if you order this (don't) and yours comes with an out-of-focus silent Christmas tree and a long shot of someone's bathroom, that's the one I sent back.
I did not buy this here, and mine claims 288 hours of use (but reading reviews I guess I have to take out batteries?)In any event, I read the little instruction book but it is simply not understandable. I have no clue how to use this.I need one of these, but I also need instructions with use information.This is going back.
The useful range on this card is less than 30 ft. Ridiculous. At 20 ft it is barely functional.
I bought this product to put in my work truck. I was having issues of hearing my cell phone with volume. I was not able to clearly hear the phone, music, or GPS. I saw this item on amazon. It was exactly what I needed. I was small and compact with plenty of power. I was so excited when it arrived. What I got was a big and bulky speaker. No problem. I can adapt. I can still mount it in my work truck. I did just that. I put it next to my head rest. Now the moment of truth. I turned the phone all the way up. I plugged in the speaker. What a disappointment. I found no difference in the volume. This wonderful speaker made no difference in the amount of volume. In fact I'm not sure if the phone speaker was not louder. I disconnected the speaker and threw it into my shop. What a piece of poop!
I have two other batteries for my Nikon D90. Both perform well, but this off brand died after little use.I am going to try a Pearlstone replacement which has received good reviews.
The build quality is terrible! The glass is loose inside the ring and has lots of imperfections. Completely useless.
APC used to make batteries that were outstanding quality. But my genuine APC battery went dead after only two years in my reliable BE650R. When I opened the power supply to replace the battery, I saw that the case of this battery had split open at the end and was leaking acid!One tech support call to APC later and I was told that the battery leakage was the fault of my APC product, and they offered to sell me a new UPC (no discount). Evidently APC feels that their products are useful only until they decide it's time to sell you a new one.I've now started using non-APC brand batteries.
Despite the description stating its for 96-02 Cadillacs, it does not work with my 97 Seville. After I started to assemble the wiring, I happened to notice that on the package, it did not note it was compatible with my car. Being the optimistic guy that I try to be, I still wired everything together only to notice that sound only came out of my front driver door. I did some research on this, and on my car. It turns out, that my car has an amp for the speakers, which this harness did not support.
In order for the cable to make a connection (at the female end) I needed to hold both cables and bend slightly so that the edge connectors would make contact. Since I didn't want to stand there every time I needed to use the cable I returned it.
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.
Maybe my expectations are just too high, but I've come to expect a lot from Logitech products. They've been great in the past. Maybe it's just this particular product. I've read some complaints about the short battery life. Very true and disappointing considering it's made to be a gaming mouse. And for several months I've been having issues with bad buttons. Sometimes when I click on windows, they stay inactive. I've found that it has something to do with the scroll button sticking. If I wiggle it a bit, it seems to relieve the problem for a little and allows me to select windows again. I'll probably still try another Logitech, but I was disappointed with this particular one
I wanted an micro sd and got this thing so I am not happy about it. That being said, why is this company making this regular sd still? If somebody needs a big sd you can take a micro and put it into a converter. That is what ALL camera companies do.
Two days. Nothing. It kept telling me that me memory stick wasn't formatted. This, after I've taken over 1000 pictures and movies using it.Don't waste your time or money. Learn from my mistakes.I'd give it 0 stars if that was an option.
Worked well for two weeks. Yes the software uses tons of disk space. Now after 2 weeks the paper handling is impossible. Every page ruined. Apparently one of the pick up wheels is inoperative or slow. I have been unable to fix this. HP support not any help, a waste of time, all one gets is frustration.I put this one back in the box and bought a MX310 at Fry's with a 2 year full replacement warranty. Total price taxes and all was not much more than the $99 on Amazon. I loved earlier HP's but once burned is a warning to me. It looks like Canon is my new brand. Not as many freatures as the HP for the price, but it works great.
I just brought a brand new ViewSonic LCD TV with built-in HD tunner. It came with problems that the HD tunner has to change channel from high number to low number, or it will not show the TV program. Say you want to watch channel 5, if you were at channel 4, move up to 5, the TV shows no program. But if you move up to channel 7, then move down to 5, TV will show the program. It also often drop out the programs, while our other HDTVs made by Toshiba, Samsung, Screpter all working fine, this TV suddenly stop showing the TV progam and display "no signal".It is DOA, means it like this when we get it.I called ViewSonic for replacement. They asked for my credit card number to setup an advance replacement. I gave them my credit card number. But they shipped me a refurbished unit that was returned and repaired in the past.I paid a new TV price, ViewSonic wants me to accept their refurbished TV. I called their support, and talked to their manager. The manager told me that actually they had changed their policy again, since they shipped the refurbished TV to me. They no longer send out replacement any more. When you have a DOA, they will only repair it now.I had experience with Viewsonic repair in the past. One LCD monitor we sent last year for repair took over four months came back. Another Viewsonic HD12 HD tuner sent for repair got last, after six months, they sent me a replacement. I am not sure I will buy another Viewsonic product any more.
When I ordered this I was specifically looking for a nickle cadmium battery. That is what the picture said. However, what was sent was nickle metal hydride. I actually did this twice. The first time I returned them and called customer service. They had me order again and I still got the wrong item. I am giving up.
Not all white like the main pic shows... that's OK a submitters pics reflected that.White Bezel didn't fit correctly, so left tray-front off... this isn't what I wanted.Drive not reading/writing within a week. Third of this brand to suddenly act up like that.No more Lite On for me.
I put this color cartridge in my printer on Dec. 22, 2011 and the color is non-existant today. Because I don't use my printer all that much, I think this cartridge should have lasted many more months. I am thinking I will need to go back to buying new rather than remanufactured cartridges as this is not an isolated experience.
Very limited programming. If the macro is "turn on TV and home theater sound system" you would think that it would allow you to mute the TV right? No option for that. Also the volume "down" sometimes sticks and keeps sending that signal until you hit volume up again. Lastly the most annoying is the unit freezes. The only fix is removing the battery to force a reboot. Bottom line looks cool but keep your old remotes handy.
I know this is an excellent product, allowing approximately 800 pages of printed pages per cartridge, but so far, I have not received my order. Perhaps the price (only 44% of retail) was too good to happen.
This filter flares excessively and is unworthy of any optical system. All inventory should be recycled immediately. Once again you don't get what you don't pay for. The clear Nikon filter that I replaced this with functions very well.
Seriously I bought this camera used once a while back. It was junk. For the same money or less you could go buy a yashica 635 or something similiar on ebay. Way better camera.
This cartridge was sealed in the box, so I assumed it would work perfectly. However, it left a black strip on everything I printed. When I took it out of the printer, it exploded black toner all over my desk! I will never buy toner online again.
I am using the 52x cdr and got this memorex 52x cd-r disc to burn my cd with 52x speed.But, it only supports up to 40x. I already tested it with nero and easy cd creator. Do not buy this disc. I am really dissapointed.
I bought three Viewsonic monitors over the past three years(PS790, GS790-2, and E771), and man, what a huge mistake! They are all dead now while ten-year old Dell monitors are still kicking.Don't expect it to last long, if you buy one. I will never ever buy any Viewsonic brand in my life time !
Bought this for my Canon Rebel XSI, had no problems at first but after maybe 15 uses, the card corrupted. I thought it was just the one time, and that it was linked to my low battery, and afterwards I retook the pictures that had been lost, and was able to view them and edit them on the camera. Several hours later, however, when I went to offload the pictures onto my computer, the card said it had to be formatted, and that there was nothing on it. Couldn't view any of the pictures on a PC, Mac, PC laptop, Mac laptop, OR the camera anymore. I strongly recommend finding another card, I know I will be.
While I am sure the unit is working fine, and yes I did get a great deal on this--It was advertised as a genuine HP New kit and I got a rebuild or knock off, hard to say.I feel the selling company was deceptive--
Review:Unit had a very large defect in the field of view. It's not one of the usual spots from the intensifier tube; those I am aware of as I have other night vision devices. This goes about 1/4 of the way across, near the center. Had to return it. Poor quality control.Update - the new one does not have any image defects. It also doesn't focus as sharply as the first one did (or my other one does), but it isn't too bad.
Don't waste your time on this flash. I returned it immediately. Get the Nikon SB600. For the small difference in price, the SB600 is much better. This is not Metz at its best.
I've used their earplugs for years so I had high hopes for these earphones. They fit the same but sound is lousy...no bass at all. I'd rather mow in silence than hear my favorite songs with no bass.disappointed.
UTTERLY USELESS GPS. The first one would not find any sats at all. The replacement tells me I am a block away from my house when I am sitting on the front porch. I traded emails with Tech Support and they had me try all of the usual tasks to no avail and then just stopped responding at all. I finally got the update provided by tech support to load, but then it was even more off on its location. Not to mention it takes forever to find sats when it bothers to find them at all. It has never found more than 3 or 4 of them even though more than 10 are available.STAY Away from this unit at all costs. I am going back to Garmin or TomTom for my GPS needs.
So what if it's cheap? If it doesn't play anything, even a cent would be too much. Straight out of the box this player was skipping and stalling on every DVD I tried. I'm returning it today. Don't waste your 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!
I bought the product because my old DVD player died. The message said it could not read any of the DVD's I put in and I tried a number of different types that is said it would play. Nothing worked. I don't know if I got a defective player or if the model is no good. On the good side, the refund was rather fast. I went to Walmart and bought a different brand instead.
I also bought this for use in the car. It worked well for 7 months. Now it will not read or play discs of any kind. A call to customer service results in nothing! I'm told these units are "non-repairable" and with a warranty of only 3 months ... who can afford this?Don't buy it!
I should have read these reviews before buying. My dvd player has problems reading the disk and what makes me mad is that I have changed it 3 times. I was going to call CyberHome and I read the other reviews and I know it will be a waste of my time. Now I have to purchase another one and this time I will read reviews first. No more cyberhome for me!
The data transfer is very very slow. It wasn't mentioned at the time of purchase that the product has a USB 1.0 or a 2.0. I still don't beleive that this product is a USB 2.0 . I have thrown away the product packing and now has now way to track its specs., . If you want to purchase this product, check the specifications and then purchase.
My laptop is a Sony Vaio 15.4" and this sleeve didn't fit it wide wise ... lenght wise was okay. I was very disappointed. I thought on returning it, however, I really needed one for my trip two days later so I went to Best Buy and found one that fitted it perfectly for the same price and this one was even better - with handles included. So instead of returning it I will give it to a friend who has a 13" Mac laptop.
Hi. The ink quality seems a bit flatter- not quite as rich and vibrant when I am printing on Epson Photo Quality Inkjet Paper from my i950 Canon (as if contrast and brightness drop a bit). Believe me, this paper combo with this printer can produce fantastic results. But use Canon inks for the extra few dollars.Okay, you're wondering how I need to use tape? I bought a 6-pack AND multiple-pack of Black ink a while back from Rhino. I must say at this point, that the listing here on Amazon DOES state EXACTLY what is included (and doesn't state black on that list). Well, 3 of the 8 cartridges I've owned from Rhinotedious had NO front, ummm insert "latch/tab". You know, the part that faces you and "clicks" down to keep the cartridge in place. (The little piece of clear plastic that says "PUSH" on it). Yeah, hard to believe. And what good does a warranty do, really? I mean, I CHANGE inks when I run out. And keep a spare for that reason. And I'm printing when I need things done. So, sending a cartridge back at my expense for shipping and waiting for a return is really NOT an option. I use electrical tape to hold the cartridge down, otherwise it "rides" up and does not have direct contact with the ink port at the bottom. I have to tape across the top surface, over the adjacent ink cartridges to keep the Rhinoseptic in place. Does this sound like I'm maximizing my expense computer and peripherals, or that I'm getting the best quality prints of my artwork, or the best use of my money? No way. BTW, EACH Rhinotakemymoney that was defective was STILL in an unopened box and the cartridge still intact in plastic seal (so I don't think this problem was becasue they were returned by someone else or damaged before arriving), I think they just slid past their quality control.Buy Canon. I've never had a QC issue with a single Canon ink cartridge. Cheers.
I hit my shoe on something during a run i guess and the sensor was gone by the time i got back. Crapy.
You can't even use the wifi features of this frame when Kodak deletes all of your pictures. If you can't use the Kodak Gallery (only on-line service supported), then you might as well save some money, and buy another frame that uses portable storage. Very, very, very disappointed. I responded to every warning from Kodak with a reminder that I was using the gallery with my frame. THEY DELETED MY PICTURES ANYWAY!!!
On my first attempt to use these discs with my NEC3500A drive and with the Nero software burn speed set for maximum, it started to write at 4X, then flashed an error message. Tried another disc, same thing, another coaster. I updated the firmware for the burner and was able to successfully complete a burn, but only at 4X! I've had good luck with Ridata in the past, and these were the first coasters Iv'e made with this NEC drive after more than 70 burns. Ironically, I bought a 100 spindle of Ridata DVD+R 4X not too long ago which wrote at 8X on this same drive. Go figure.
Yes, this Wireless router is garbage. If the signal does stay up for any length of time, it will be cut off by nearby cell phone, cordless phones, microwave ovens etc.I have had mine for 90 days, and now am unble to return it. Stay wired!!!!I would not advise this as a purchase.
I am totally frustrated with this unit and deeply regret the entire purchase. After 15-20 hours of frustration I have yet to successfully create my first DVD from a VHS tape. Every step in the process has been painful. The user manual is very confusing, the unit does not function as per the manual, there is no helpline support, and the website only provides a download of an electronic copy of the same manual. Just to qualify this review, I am a computer consultant and NOT stupid when it comes to electronic items. If you purchase this unit you will need a very high pain threshold.
I purchased this product from Amazon and was sold by ANT Tech. Switch will not work with a Direct TV HR20 HD receiver, it will not recognize the unit.Therfore will not switch over. Audiovox sent me 4 replacements before they admmited that it will not work with Direct Tv.I am thinking that a large number of direct tv customers might consider purchasing this HDMI switch, I am here to tell you do not buy it or you will have the same problems that I had. The company ANT Technologies (seller of product) is a poor company. They do not have a customer service number and WILL not return you E-Mails.Thank god that Amazon.com is a reputable company, they gave me a full refund in a very short period of time. So my advice is to not purchase this switch and run and do not look back if what you are buying comes from ANT Technologies.
Overall installation was very easy, up in 15 minutes.I found the wireless component of this product very good. Decent range (whole house), easy to setup. I hear you should use encryption to hide the backdoor of this product, and any "piggybacking" from the outside.The initial install was very good. Using DHCP from ISP, all went together well. All my computers found the router without problems,and received an IP address.This product goes straight down the tubes with its advanced features, which is what sold me. I cannot get its "virtual server" settings to route HTTP, FTP, Telnet traffic to internal servers. The "ALL(DMZ)" setting was the only way to get one server visible on the outside, which defeats the purpose of the firewall. I was only able to get one of three computers in the DMZ. Also, with DMZ enabled, I was not able to VPN (using IPSec) to my company's private net thru the router. However, with DMZ disabled, VPN works fine.I am using the most updated firmware, which shipped with the product. Hoping there is a upgrade soon to fix this hunk of junk, and allow it to do what I want it to. I had a friend who bought this, and returned it in two days for the DI-713P, which he reports works much better.Support is free, and not very helpful. Reboot the router, upgrade the firmware or send it back seem to be their favorite replys. Don't try to call the support phone number, because you will never hear back. By the time I got around to trying the advanced features, my trial period was over, lost my receipt and original packaging. Definitely re-thinking this purchase...
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.
I just received and installed this drum. While it seems to be working alright, this is not the promised Brother drum. It is a knockoff, which is not as it is sold here on Amazon. I bought this for work, and if it does not produce product as an original Brother drum I will be making a formal complaint.PLEASE CHANGE YOUR DESCRIPTION TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL PRODUCT!!
I bought this adapter after upgrading to the DIR655 router, it initially installed and worked well for about 6 weeks, increasing the signal strength over my old belkin/linksys combination.All of a sudden last week the PC refused to connect to the network despite repeated rebooting of both the PC and the modem/router.So I tried to upgrade the driver - BIG MISTAKE. I got version 1.30 from the dlink site, and while the install appeared to go OK, when the PC rebooted it got as far as the Windows login screen and then froze up completely with a blue diagonal pattern or grid across the screen.I've emailed Dlink and got a case number (DLK399427115) and have had 2 responses, the first one assumed I was dealing with laptop and PCMCIA card issues, even though I'd reported the issue for the "desktop" adapter. I replied to clarify the situation and was told I should upgrade the driver. AAGGGHHHHHHHH.So I've replied again, we'll see what I get this time...I've put the old Linksys adapter card back in, and removed the DWA driver software (thankgod for Revo, as the DWA uninstaller wouldn't work).Lo and behold, my PC is now working again and connecting to the network.Don't waste your money till D-link has a better handle on Vista drivers for this adapter.This link[...]talks about using the XP drivers instead, but having put the old card back in and got the PC hooked back into the network again, I'm reluctant to put the Dlink one back in.
This fan would work much better if it had some support legs "inside by the fan-blades". The light weight of the laptop causes the top plastic cover to rub on the fan blades.
Well I ordered these headphones purely based on the fact that they are Sennheiser.First of all these headphones are quite uncomfortable. They are tight around the ears and puts undo pressure on the head.The sound quality is mediocore and people can hear whatever you are listening to. The bass is almost nonexisitant and the highs are too high.
I need help! I received a dud battery from napper6162@hotmail. I contacted him to let him know the battery would not take a charge and would not even turn ON any of my cameras. I said I was sending it back to him. A day or so later, I got an email from him saying "Don't send it to me. I'm not a Sony Authorized dealer". But I'd already sent it--certified. He refused the package and it went back to my summer address--about 2 weeks after I'd left there for the season. The old woman with whom I live in the summer called to say it had gone back to her house. She's unable to get out to mail it, and I'm at a total loss as to where it should go. Napper tells me to take it to an authorized dealer. I depended upon AMAZON to handle the problem and admit I should have read the fine print about returns before I sent it back. It just never occurred to me that I should not send it back tot he person who mailed it to me. Please advise. I am disputing the charge on my credit card of $94.94.Thank you.
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.
Small dots appeared on the screen that looked like bad pixels. Switched back to VGA cable and it looked fine.
This camera case is too small to fit the extra battery along with the camera. It has a carabiner to clip to yourself, which is helpful. It is durable, but not easy to get your camera in and out quickly.
I have had numberous back covers and most of them crack at the corners a few weeks after installation. This one is still perfect. I love the rubberized plastic feel, helps with it not sliding around on your hand.Update: Had the cover for less than a month, and one of the tabs on the side that holds it on snapped off. I am not rough with my ipad, and it does not get dropped. I take very good care of things. Now it's useless.
I hope for everyone else, I got a bad one. The one that I received did not fit AT ALL.
We live in the Los Angeles area. It's simply impossible to find any stations that are free of interference for more than a few miles. Returned this unit -- with kudos to Amazon for making that process so easy. Bought the Sony iPod cassette adapter. Absolutely perfect -- and about a quarter of the price.
I bought an S500 to carry as a simple point and shoot camera. I returned it soon after buying it, as I found it unable to focus in many situations.I was outdoors on a bright, sunny day and found the camera could only achieve focus around 50% of the time. Indoors, even with good lighting, the camera was able to focus only about 33% of the time, causing me to miss many photos, including one of my daughter winning an award.I was also disappointed with the picture quality when focus could be achieved. I took a picture of some purple flowers and when viewing the picture on my desktop, it appeared as if the flowers had been pasted in using a low-quality process. Granted, I'm comparing the picture quality to that of a Nikon D100, but I would have expected the quality to be at least close.There is no way I could recommend the camera. Yes, the small size is appealing, and I found the video to be quite good. However, its inability to focus simply made it unusable. I don't know if I got a lemon or if others simply tolerate this poor excuse for autofocus.
I found that it was fairly simple to set up and take the pictures. There is a delay in focusing and it goes through batteries quickly. I had difficulty with the USB driver, however. When I called the only number I could locate in the owners manual, I got the corporate office. There were options to connect with customer service or tech support, but you have to leave a message on a machine for them to call you back. More than a day later, I get the phone call (while I'm driving down the road) and when the Vivitar employee couldn't answer my questions, he offered to transfer me to tech support. Another answering machine!! If you don't encounter any problems with this camera, count your blessings. If problems do arise.. good luck! I certainly won't be purchasing any more Vivitar products.
I bought this model as a photo printer.This printer worked great. That is,until it quit working altogether after 3 months.I subsequently found co-workers that had the same experience with this particular printer.This is a cheaply priced printer and I think the title of this review acuurately sums up this printer. Or,you get what you pay for.
Bought a bunch of these for our UNIX servers and Cisco routers/switches. The cabling (which you have to purchase seperately or make your own pinouts) was a little hassle but configuring these things are a nightmare. The documentation has no help on how to make these a simple serial / console terminal. The best use I made out of them is connecting two to a RG45 cable to make a wicked bola.
Well, the product is good unless the cheapo internal dvd player breaks.... and then it is worthless. Meanwhile in repairland, the dvd part is on back order but Toshiba could care less because they already have my money.
I recently upgraded to a 20 Mbps cable modem. Since my hub was an old 10baseT hub, I needed an upgrade to take full advantage of the larger cable modem bandwidth. This Netgear FS105NA switch should have been perfect, since my cable modem account includes 4 real IPs, and I have a mix of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices.Rather than the older hubs which require you to either push a switch to convert one socket to an uplink or to use a special socket for the uplink, this one is supposed to detect uplink devices automatically. It didn't. Installed per instructions, with two 100 Mbps computers and the cable modem, the switch started the rapid flashing of negotiation, but never stopped. I never got a connection. With just the two computers attached, and no cable modem, the rapid flashing happened only briefly and the two computers could talk to each other fine - but of course I couldn't access the internet without the cable modem.I suspect some of those who have had success with this switch have not been stressing its full capabilities. In particular, I suspect few have uplinks operating at 100 Mbps rather than the slower 10 Mbps, since broadband speeds above 10 Mbps have only recently become available.I'll buy a crossover cable - the old style of handling uplinks, by making them look like downlinks - and see if this switch will work properly with the cable modem when all the equipment looks like downlinks. In the meantime, I've gone back to an old 10baseT hub for now.Edit: a crossover cable for the connection between the switch and the cable modem seems to have worked. There's still a fair amount of rapid flashing even when the connection is not being used, though, so I can't say I'm filled with confidence. If you do go for this option, I recommend buying color coded cables - for example red for the crossover cable, and black for everything else.
These headphones sound WORSE than the one's that came with my Ipod touch. There is no low frequency response. Turn the volume up and you have piercing high frequency only. I regret purchasing these headphones
Send me an product that wasn't buffalo attenna. It was a generic brand that looked like it.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I bought this popper yesterday. Read all the directions. All the popcorn popped but it also blew out my microwave and now it is dead and I have to buy a new one today! I read one other lady on here said the same thing. But I thought that maybe she already had a bad oven. Mine was a good one. It also said to make sure your microwave has a popcorn button on it which mine did. You are not supposed to use it with this popper which I didn't. So followed the rules EXACTLY!!I wrote in to the Presto company. Told them what happened and I want to know what THEY are going to do about it. If they don't do anything I am getting in touch with the Better Business Bureau.Want to say I heard back from Presto. They are sending me a $60 check for my old microwave. It was 10 yrs. old. So I thought that was fair. Plus they are sending me a free hot air popcorn popper! The microwave product might not be good but the service there was very good. They were very quick in getting back.
I had this printer for a while now and I was lucky I didn't have to print too much. Almost every time I had to print something there was some bad thing going on. Connectors for USB cable and power were losing contact from the beginning, printer would shut down whenever, just because it was losing contact. Paper jams were extremely frequent since the printer grabbed 3-4 or even more pages at once. The power plug has this bulky AC power adapter that covers 3-4 power slots. Long story short: stay away from this printer, last HP I ever had. I ended up throwing it away and that was the biggest satisfaction this printer brought me.
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.
I am only using this KVM on Ubuntu machines. All the machines are running Unix shells. The following problems occur when switching between machinesThe annoying shell error "usbhid 7-2.3:1.1: couldn't find an input interrupt endpoint" is displayed every time. It appears that Ubuntu does not like the way the USB device presents itself.Data on the screen freezes, It has actually caused running scripts to hang up! I must tap the scroll lock key to make it refreshYou get what you pay for I guess...
Well, thought I got a great deal on this. Honestly, I didn't realize it was the card until TWICE I lost pictures from 2 DIFFERENT cameras. I guess it's a good thing it's the flippin' card and not my cameras. Couldn't believe it though. VERY disappointed.
I have owned several JVC products over the years. The first was a portable radio many years ago. I have in the past had excellent experiences with their products. This model,however, is very inferior. Within 2 months after my purchase the unit failed to place a CD properly into its tray and as the unit revolved the CD came completely out and jammed under a neoprene or plastic disc inside the machine and jammed the mechanism so that the tray would not open and scratching the CD beyond use. I took the unit to an authorized repair shop and they at first could not find replacement parts, but latter discovered that JVC had issued a memorandum that the problem could be repaired by using a substitute part number. The part was replaced and the unit worked great for nearly a year. THEN THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN, RUNNING ANOTHER CD!BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
after testing my disc it seems to make my pics over saturated with a bit of blue while using the grey card my pics seemed truer to correct color maybe I just got A bad copy?
Yeah it's cool but.....their customer service SUCKS!!!! My Iriver's battery doesn't last long at all. I tried calling their phone number twice. Both times I hung up after thirty minutes of no end in sight EXTREMELY frustrated. THE only way to reach them is through email it seems, so that's a couple of weeks wait.Which is ridiculous for a device that cost $200.I'm regretting not getting an Ipod. (Which is quite hilarious because I got an Iriver thinking it would be better than an Ipod.)
Although the TomTom One XL does what it is supposed to, do not look for any technical support from TomTom. Their support agents are either completely unfamiliar with this product, or are extremely rude and condesending. In one call I can say that I have never been treated in such a rude and unprofessional manner. The printed instructions that come with it say next to nothing in different languages. My rating of this product is of my whole experience with it, and that includes the quality of the instructions and technical support both of which are appallingly poor. Think twice before buying this or any other TomTom product.Tom Tom ONE XL Portable Extra-wide Screen GPS Navigation System
The picturemate that I own gave me a message "code P replace cartridge for best results use genuine PictueMate Print Pack (T5770)". It printed one picture and that was it. Waste of money, I am not sure where Amazon gets its products, but beware, you could get a counterfeit product.
Although the software interface wasn't the most sophisticated, the WG111 was easy to install and worked well enough for about six months. Then it started dropping connections to the various networks I'd been using, and now it doesn't connect at all. I've done quite a bit of troubleshooting; apparently, it's fairly common for the WG111 to crap out after several months. Don't buy it.
I could not get a VHS tape to go into the machine. I am going to try a second time but by the looks of the other reveiws, I am not expecting much!
I WAS EXITING TO GET THIS Virtual 5.1-surround USB 2.0 External Sound Card BECAUSE THE AUDIO JACK ON MY LAPTOP DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE.I WAS EXPECTING TO RESOLVE IT WITH THIS SOUND CARD BUT IT IS DEFECTIVE...GET TOO HOT WHEN I PLUG IN TO MY COMPUTER.
I was also concerned with the quality of this card. After waiting over a month for my high def camera to arrive I found the card did not work. Amazon's policy makes it difficult to return after the return for expires(4 weeks?). Other cards may work fine but check them out fast to avoid wasting your mony as I did. I will find some where ele to buy memeory with a more friendly return polocy for non working items.
I will never buy a Sony product again. Sony has Americans fooled into believing they make a quality product. There are many better tv's made in America and for a lower price.I got suckered into two Sony videocameras (didn't learn my lesson after the first one), this 32&quot; tv, a 5-disc CD player, four walkmans (this lesson took extra long to learn), and finally a VCR.Don't try calling Sony for repair service either. You'll get nowhere.
Several lenses have specks of debris on the inside of the eyepiece. I don't feel comfortable disassembling the eyepiece to clean then however.
Bought this looking to save a little power when my computer isn't on. It's designed to sense when the computer is on and shut off power to everything else to save the "standby power" Unfortunately, product doesn't work as advertised and the company has so far failed on their thirty-day money-back guarantee.In theory, this product is a good idea - and if it worked I would have no complaints. But it doesn't.
I have a tomtom one XL and hand held garmin etrex cx.I am on a tight budget and $350 was a huge investment for me. I did a lot of research and comparisons on the unit and even subscribed to consumer reports to get their feedback before purchasing the tomtom one XL.The biggest problem with tomtom is that it's NOT a US company. So there focus is on EU countries. Good for them bad if you're in the States. US maps are wrong, not traffic warning option (only for EU), and biggest of all NO US TECH SUPPORT. Look at their webpages, "Contact us."We just moved to a new city and must mapquest many US retail stores as they can not be found in the tomtom unit. So what the point of a GPS if you still have to mapquest things? They can however be easily found in my Garmin. I would like to emphasize that the maps are very much NOT updated and many newer roads are not even listed, which is a real pain when you are in a new area.Summary: Go with Garmin who has US tech support, updates US maps, and many US retail store/restaurants built in.
Ran out of power after 3 weeks of use The battery was a totally unsatisfactory purchase and should not be offered for sale.
We bought these earphones because they got a great review in a PC magazine. However, they did not isolate noise at all. The intention was to use them for listening to audio books on an ipod while commuting. However the original ipod earphones did a better job. The sound quality was not good. They may be better if used just for music, but it didn't suit our needs.
My daughter received this item as a Christmas gift. About a month ago it just stopped working. We have had several emails and phone calls back and forth to the company, &quot;Creative&quot; is an accurate name for them...they are creative about honoring the 90 day warranty by putting you off until you are out of warranty. They have promised three times to email me the forms to have it fixed or replaced...and nothing yet. I emailed the company again today. They do not have a customer service number that is toll free, and I am about done running up my phone bill.We were happy with it for the first 60 days or so, but now, I will never buy another &quot;Creative&quot; product again, based on their customer service.
While the headphones are very cool looking and fit so well you forget about them, they suffer in sound quality. When I first tried them, I was surprised at how tinny and treble heavy they sounded. Wondering if I was just used to my stereo speakers, I popped on my standard Apple headphone. Bam - the bass was back. I'd imagine they'd be good for running as they do fit snugly, but buyer beware. Cool looks, comfortable fit but not so good sound quality.
And yet it's still listed as shipping in 24 hrs!
I primarily purchased this for the flash drive component. It replaced a 1GB swissmemory I'd returned because the pen portion broke off (yes, I actually used it, too!) and I needed the larger capacity. Well, when I got this new one, the flash drive seemed a little slower. 6 months later, it died. Completely. All my data is gone. Granted, I backed up what I needed, but I'd expect this to last longer than 6 months. Also, the price - you can buy a new 2GB flash drive for $20 now, and the silver alox version of the swiss army portion of the tool only costs another $20... even adding a courtesy $20 for the convenience of having the two-in-one, that only puts it at $60, half of what it's going for here. Not the best deal, but it's still a cool tool.
This product will operate for approximately 4 months before you need a new one. I have one, a friend also has one. His lasted about 6 months, mine 4 months. This manufacturer is going through enormous customer service problems and I can not endorse this product at all.
The battery of my creative Zen Vision:M player is completely dead. Hence I needed a AC wall charger, so I purchased this. After plugging the charger to the MP3 player, I can power on the MP3 player and I can play songs. However the player is not charging at all. I left it on the charger for couple of days. Not sure if the charger is faulty. Any help would be appreciated.
At least to my ears. The fit is horrible, and since the fit is horrible, they sound horrible, with absolutely no bass at all. The pain is insane. I can't wear these for more than half an hour. These are as horrible as what comes bundled with most players. Don't waste your 10 bucks. Replaced them withSony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones.
i got this to avoid spending a lot of money on a lens - don't - spend the extra money and you will avoid the frustration of this lens! it took me a while to figure out how to get the two lens' to work on my Nikon - which takes superior pictures - lost images - lost time - don't do it!
I bought this and plugged it in for the first time using the wall charger.. Three hours later it still the same it was before. so i took the plug to and put it back in but then 30min later my ipod ran out of batteries. my advice don't buy it.
It does not work on any Sony unit that normally uses a wireless remote. You must have a certain subtype only disclosed in the fine print of the owners manual. Needless to say but it did not work for mine, and the type of blister packaging doesnt allow for an accepted return. Good idea to have piece like this, but poor integration into only a part of their head unit selection.
To be brief, the other reviews are dead on with the portability of this laptop. What they failed to mention is the quality of the LCD screen, or there lack of. It is bright and crisp, because it is made for just 1024x768, your other option of course 800x600 with very poor image quality.The other downfall with these laptops is the blown out pixels that come with every version of your 3200, at least in my case, this might not be the case for others. I returned one 3200 hundred due to mouse problems, but also had 2 black blown out pixels right in the middle of the screen. BRAND NEW OUT OF THE BOX, BAM, two pixels out, my luck. Luckily I was returning this laptop because of the mouse, otherwise, they'll tell you industry standards are 8 pixels at least before it can be returned. That comment concerned me, but I shrugged it off because I was told I was to receive a new 3200. Joy, after 2 weeks and no laptop, I received the new one. Opened the box, gently took it out of the rapping, placed it on a secure surface, turn it on (loads fast)...you know the black window before load up into Windows. HAHA, another two blown out pixels, but at least these are on the sides and white. In Windows you cant notice them all the time, I guess.Otherwise, it's small, light, and great to carry around.Boy those pixels are annoying at startup. Love you though AMD (starts up fast).I would have given the Averatec 3200 a 4 out of 5, but deduct 2 for the 2 pixels taken from me.
This is my first time rating a product I've purchased on Amazon, and also the first product that just didn't work. This was one of the higher-rated iPod docking stations available, so I invested the $70 and got it for Mom for Christmas. The only thing that worked was the radio, and that stopped abruptly after a week. I figure a working radio was worth one star.If I had to do it over, I'd buy from a physical store so I could return it more easily.
I went on a trip. Full day i clicked beautiful pictures and in the evening suddenly this card started throwing read error and became unusable.Peice of crap.
Don't buy these. Really folks, friends don't let friends buy Memorex. Horrible quality,and they won't honor(when you can get through on the phone)their 1 year warranty. That is to say, the lawyers got to their warranty department, and there is a 'lawyer' answer for every warranty eventuality. On the plus side, they are shiny on one side and make suitable bird deterants when hung in your fruit trees.
After only 2 months, the spot on the unit where the power cable connects is very loose and the unit only powers on after I wiggle the cable around and find the right spot. Maybe I just got a bad unit, but I can't believe so many good reviews for this unit, as I was not even unplugging the thing and am having this issue.
Do not waste your time or money. If you have or plan on having XP, then keep looking. This card has been nothing but headaches.
I can't believe these got the kind of reviews they got. They sound horrible on every level. The earphones that came with my iPod so outdo these it's pitiful!! Don't waste your money!
Don't buy this stereo if you ever plan on listening to music at a moderate to low setting. The DVD/CD motor is so noisy that it rivals the racket your old walkman cassette player made. All joking aside, I am pretty upset that I spent good money on a new stereo that is extremely annoying to listen to. Of course, returning electronic items bought online is like trying to get that tattoo of your ex-girlfriend's name removed. I shouldn't have gone out with JVC in the first place.
We have had this camera for a year and have yet to get it to work...even after calling tech support. Finally, after reading the reviews on this site I see that the problem is probably that we're running Windows XP.Even if we could work around the software problem, the camera will not turn on any more...even after changing out the batteries.Complete waste of money!
I saw this ipod case online and it was exactly what i was looking for - I loved the design. When I received it I discovered that you can't access the on/off button when the ipod is in the case. So, then what is the point? Also the quality of the product wasn't good. I was really disappointed and then spent a lot of time and effort returning the product to PC Universe. They were accomodating only in the end but they gave me a hard time.
Received this product today and requested a refund the same day. Connected a laptop running XP Pro SP3 and a desktop running xp Pro x64. Laptop continually grabbed the input no matter what port it was plugged into. After trying to take control back via the button or and keybd 2-3 times, the laptop would blue screen and would STILL want to be displayed. Co-worker next door running a D-Link 221 in the same configuration and has had no problems. I requested a refund and placed the order for the D-Link today.
Waste of time and money. We only have a few christmas lights out front which is why we wanted to try the EZ Up light show. But it isn't bright enough, nor crisp enough. The image they show with the snow flakes is clearly faked and I have a good mind to call the state attorney because of that. The field of projection is much less for vertical displays like the snowflake so to cover a regular size house you need 2 or 3 of these.It is EZ to set up and thankfully it is EZ to take apart because this is going back.
First off, these are comfortable headphones with great sound quality. BUT the open air design of the cans turns you into an unwitting boom box for everyone around you. People within 5 to 10 feet will hear everything you hear in an quite annoying way. If you're going to use these alone in a room or studio, then great. If you plan to use these at work or an airplane DO NOT BUY! Don't be that annoying idiot.
I've skimmed through other reviews here, checking to see if the problems i've been having with mine were common, and if there was a workaround that someone had noted.Alas, this is not to be.Summary:1. The battery life sucks. Really. Sucks.2. Connection problems ALL over the map. I'm in the middle of using the bloody mouse after putting in new batteries and it ceases to move. just dies, no reason, no form, and the workaround for this is to remove the device and readd it. For $150, I think not.3. Authentication failures. I get them all the time. Often, the only way to solve my problems is to plug in a corded keyboard and mouse - and if i'm going to do that 100 times, I suppose I should dump the product.If I could give this product a negative number for stars, I would. It's horrible, it's a beast on battery life, it's certainly not for new comers to computers and windows and bluetooth, it's bluetooth adapter certainly doesn't work with most devices (none thatI have) and to boot, it messes with my bluetooth adapter that I had to buy to solve that first problem! I like the idea of secure wireless connections, but surely Microsoft can do better than this.Too bad I can't sue for damages and the waste of hours of my life.
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.
Clearly, there is something flaky with the hardware in this thing if so many of us have to reset it all the time. I upgraded the firmware to the latest and it made no difference. If you buy one, it seems to be a crapshoot whether it will work or not.
This device has a major design flaw and does not prevent thieves from cutting it up. I used this poorly designed lock on my macbook pro and the thief was still able to destroy the lock with a cutter. Mind you, the lock portion was destroyed, not the cable. The thief was able to yank out enough of a crease located between my laptop hole and the combo lock itself for his metal cutter to easily break its clippers. Basically this device provides a false sense of security when contends to a thief with formidably-equipped metal cutter.
My family recently purchased this monitor for the home computer. Since the price was at around $200 it seemed like a great deal. The only problem is that the monitor is made very slap-dash and cheap. While the monitor worked as expected for quite a while; after about 6 months, the screen went completely dim (barely able to see anything on the screen). Fortunately, there happens to be a LIMITED warranty on the LCD monitor, but who really wants to deal with the hassle of shipping a large item out of pocket for it to get serviced. If the montior did not fail so soon, it would have been an excellent purchase. Therefore, be careful buying this model from KOGI because it might break and cause a lot of inconvenience.
I should have figured this out before I bought this cable, but I don't like that I can't power/charge the unit while it's connected to this playing a movie. A fully charged battery will get through about a movie or two, but once the power gets low, the unit starts to freeze and has to be reset. Other than that, the cable works fine. No changes need to be made to display a picture. Once the cable is plugged into the Vision, it automatically switches to t/v out mode.
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.
I always Have a fan of Panasonic but I have decide to buy Sony to make change.I have really disappointed by the manufacture quality of Mhc-gx20 which followed the same tendency which the Sony products which have been of less quality for last 3 years.1: This system has no bass. For having bass, cranking volume (up 20 and maximum is 30)2: the sound quality for 3 ways speakers is under average.3: The cd charger has 3 disc done much noise, which is unusual.4: Not have big equalizer (rock and pop only) OK. MOVIE and SURROUND equalizer but it's for only movies.5: ... plastic remote (Not number on the remote for changing song and changing cd )For the same price, Panasonic built sc-ak200 and this product is really better. Two way speakers of Panasonic is better and the bass is better. Panasonic has more quality than Sony and the ak-200, for the same price offer better choice in the sound quality.I say that to you because I bought Sony in August 2002. After 2 months, I have to give it my mother and for Christmas, I received the ak-200, then, panasonic product are better.
I would have given ZERO stars but I could not proceed without giving at least one. System broke down after 6 months, with cds stuck inside unit. My wife had to stop me from using the sledge hammer on it to try to remove the cds (more valuable to me than the Bose system).Third Bose system, same problems. I'm done and I hope I can get my money out of it one last time! Good luck to anyone buying this product after reading this. I wish I could have read this before buying, unfortunately I had to write this).
I bought this package because I needed the battery and the case. The remote control and tripod were nice extras but I don't really need them. If you also only need the battery and case, I highly recommend against this package. Why? The case shipped was the wrong case for the camera. It is useless for an ultra-compact camera, the thing will just shake around in there. The Olympus I-Zoom is an extremely compact camera. The case shipped could fit 2 or 3 of these cameras, it is simply HUGE in comparison to the size of the camera. Bottom line, they shipped a case for a compact 35mm camera, which are of course much bigger. Interestingly, the box claims that it includes a case for an ultra compact camera, which it does not. I asked Olympus about this and they confirmed this: &quot;The carrying case for the I-Zoom 75 is a SNUG FITTING velvet like material case.&quot;
Auto focus diminished after several months, had to send back to Casio for repair. Menus/Lettering on the shell of the camera began to wear off but Casio wouldn't include this under warranty to replace as they would have to replace the entire shell. Always felt the delay was too long for taking photos. Not really happy with it so I am giving it to a friend. Going back to Canon. Can't beat the size though....unfortunately, that comes with image sacrifice.
When this unit arrived, it would only display the main menu if a disk wasn't inserted. Once a disk, any disk, was inserted the output from the hdmi port went away with only an occasional, miscolored, out-of-sync image flashing across the screen. The svhs output functioned normally, but that's not why I purchased this thing. I returned it to Amazon.
This battery cannot be completely charged on its very second use. A waste of money.
I bought this printer for my Father last year. He's printed approximately 2,000 4x6 prints and in the last several months the print quality has severely degraded. It requires two to three major cleanings to get decent image quality on OEM inks - regardless of frequency of use. I'm familiar with Epson as I'm a large format digital printer by trade, but this is not a machine I'd recommend at all. Price point was decent, but I would've spent more on a printer that was meant to be run and not used sparsely. If you have any inclination to print a substantial amount of digital prints this is not the machine to buy.
Perhaps I got a pair that was defective.Perhaps not.I bought these after reading others' reviews here, which said that these were inexpensive but functional, and worth the purchase. At forty dollars, they are inexpensive . . . but nothing about them says they're not . . .. and they are not functional. At least the pair I got was not.The focus at all powers ---10 to 30X--- made me believe I was suffering with macular degeneration, or worse. Looking through them was like looking through cheap plastic glasses. Resolution was impossible. Even my older very inexpensive pair of 10 X 50 Simmons made these look like defective toys. My standard test with telescopic devices is to read some print at distance and examine the clarity.These binoculars could not allow me to read without extreme distortion even larger letters at 75 feet.Very cheap: cheaply made. For this kind of money one doesn't expect top of the line German or Japanese optics----but these were so far removed from quality that I would have given them 0 stars except that they at least looked like binoculars. As long as I didn't look through them, everything was okay.Even if the pair I received was defective, the optics were that cheap that I would not consider trying another pair.And again, it is highly possible that I had a defective pair. Either that, or the other reviewers here are all insane. Which is also possible, mathematically speaking.
This item sucks ....I tried my friend's one (which she said was only $2) and it was so comfortable. I saw this and thought it was the same product but its obviously not. I'm very petite and only 105 lbs....I can barely feel the support on my back. I would return it but its so cheap that there's no point in going through the trouble. Don't waste your time or money. I would give no stars if I could.
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.
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.
telescope is alright needs a barlow lens definitly if you want to see anything worth while. the shipping was horrible supposed to get here in 3 to 5 days took more like 10 days. i also orderd a moon filter that didnt get here till 3 days later no point in looking at a full moon with out a moon filter. i know its not the companys faul for the delay in shipping but i missed the full moon because of it. They sould of shipped it Fedex instead of UPS. aAny ways another thing i dont like are the slow motion controls they are cheap they feel like drinking straws. just horrible I bought this product because of its high reviews. but i am dissapointed. my first look at the moon was like what?? it looked so tiny. needless
I got this filter for free because I bought some other items, and up until I got it I had been using B+W filters, but I decided to give this one a try just to see what it was like.First of all, this filter has a metal ring, which is really nice especially for a filter this cheap. Unfortunately, the optical quality is lacking. You get a lot of ghosting during the day and even more at night, so there is a noticeable degradation of image quality. I wouldn't leave this on my camera because of this.The filter works fine for protecting you lens, but the question that you need to ask yourself is if you are willing to suffer lower image quality in order to save a few bucks by buying a cheap filter. I would recommend staying away from cheaper Tiffen and Bower filters and going for something that will actually improve your images, such as a B+W Filter (B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Single Coating (010). If you're really looking for something that will exceed in performance, go for the model with an MRC coating.
Overall, this was the worst purchase I have ever made in my entire life.1) It doesn't hold my connection, it dies out at a *MAX* after 2 hours of it working.2) Whenever I make a router change it takes longer to propogate then ANY router I have ever seen.3) The httpd on it dies SO fast, usually even before I get to make a change on the router configuration.4) Oh my god, I thought this router was Wireless?!Across the hall in the next room my Laptop is at 0%-3% signal on this thing.Overall, go D-Link [the Wireless Router with 3 Port Switch that they made]Good luck.
I switched computers this summer and thus I needed to install drivers to C-Pen 20 as well. I found out that there were new drivers at the web site of C-Pen. After installing the new drivers I found out that C-Pen 20 didn't work any longer.- OCR software couldn't recognize hyphenations so words end up having hyphenations between the words (such as inter-national busi-ness).- the software prints out on a regular basis signs (not words)- the software doesn't read barcodes any longerIn other words C-Pen 20 has become useless for scanning text from books - the task it is originally designed to do - thanks to their new software and drivers.I contacted C-Pen company via their site. I told them about their product becoming useless after the software update. No response at all. I asked where I could download the older version of the software. No response at all.So a perfectly working product has been ruined with a new software that doesn't work. There is no way of rolling back to the earlier version of the software either as the company's site doesn't offer a link for the older software or offer any service.Don't install C-Pen Core software! Stick to the older software and drivers!
I ignored the terrible reviews and bought the arm band because I wanted it for running. I only used it once and it ripped on one side. I should have thrown my money away and duct taped the player to my arm. I will be sending the ruined product, along with my receipt to Sony and asking for a refund. I can't believe such a trusted brand would produce such a piece of garbage.
The suction cup on this item doesn't seem to want to stay on to any glass. I would suggest looking for another option to mount your unit in your vehicle.
I bought this headphone because I am working on a lab with fans blowing. the headphone does surpress a little of the low frequency noise, but it also introduce a very noticeable noise of different frequency just as annoying as fan. So, if you really look for a noise cancellation headphone, try different one. Maybe the one I got is defective, in either case, I should say the quality control is poor. Overall, I would not recommend this product. Now I am using it as a regular headphone. BTW, the shipping is fast. I can not deny that.
It's a cute device, nice display, but it has a disturbing habit of turning itself on. More than one button turns it on, and it you happen to touch one of those through the goofy case that comes with it, you could find (as I did) that you've wasted battery life tape recording the radio in the car for a half hour.And then there's the fact that although the specs and manual say you can connect it to the Internet and download email, there's no way to do this. I haven't found any SD modems. I haven't found ANY way to connect it to the Internet, so why did they bother to put Explorer on it? Just so that you can sync web pages and look at them? (That's dumb!)All in all, a disappointment, but a cute one. Of several PDAs I've used, this is the only one I can use with success in dim light -- that's a plus. But someone at Toshiba should've taken this puppy for a test-trot before marketing it. Someone should've asked consumers what they really want and written documentation that's honest about the machine's capacity.
I was looking for help on how to fix the Bose 3 disc changer. I found this site. I have the same story. I have had the changer less then two years. Called Bose customer service. I did not even have to complete the story of the problem and she was saying $75 and ship it in. The radio it self still works. Fair sound. I have a set of bose speakers over 20 years old.. Work fine. I think Bose has went the way of cheap labor and no pride in their product name. They have lost a customer and fan.
I purchased this kit thinking I was getting what's on the picture and description. Unfortunately the tripod is junk, seriously it's dollar store quality, and it's not what the brand or type as pictured. The tripod wont hold up my Canon XT with the regular kit lens, this tripod is suited for a lightweight point and shoot. USELESS.The brand on the picture is Opteka and the brand I received is Digital Concepts. The one on the picture seems to be the kind that has bendable legs, the one I received does NOT.The cleaning kit is the same brand and by what I've seen from the tripod quality, DO NOT expect much, again Dollar Store quality.I'm very disappointed because I was expecting something decent and I would of glad fully spent the extra money to receive usable items. The whole reason this kit caught my attention was the tripod and OMG its JUNK!IMO, purchase separately and save yourself the disappointment!!!
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
I will warn purchasers that I just opened the following dual pack: 2: Brand New (6000 Page Yield/ea) HP Q2610A, 10A, Q2610X Compatible Laser toner cartridge for Laserjet 2300, 2300D, 2300DN, 2300DTN,2300L, 2300N, Black Color, 2 Packs total 12,000 Page Yield. ONLY SOLD BY: Best Deal Toner (Purchased on 08/26/2009)The delivery actually states JP Quality, Indianapolis, IN1. The original shipment was lost, and a replacement order was several days late being delivered.2. I had to order a third cartridge from a retail store to serve while waiting for re-delivery. (worked perfectly for 5 months)3. Both cartridges are faulty, one had grey marks moving over the paper, and the other one the spring on the arm that moves the cover fell off before I even removed the toner tape.We are out the purchase price, and according to Amazon's policy I can't get my money back so many months after purchase.
I purchased this antenna because it was recommended to work with the Hawking usb wireless adapter HWUG1. The wireless adapters performance was disappointing and when this antenna was connected the signal dropped another 15%. I found it to be completely useless. When I contacted Hawking to by email, they ignored me. I will not buy another product from this company.
I had owned the 8 inch chef's knife for years and felt it was a great knife. I thought the 6 inch would be a great addition to my selection of knives. It has proved to be very disappointing as it has been impossible to get or maintain a sharp edge on the knife.
After reading other reviews for the Etymotic ER6i I purchased it for use on long overseas airline flights. Before my last trip I tested the new ear buds with my Ipod Nano. I was shocked with the poor quality of the sound. The sound reminded me of the very tinny sounds from a 1910 home built wire crystal radio. I tried each of the removable ear pieces with no improvement. Obviously I wasted the cost of these ear buds and I have returned to using the Apple ear buds that came with my Nano.
I ordered two units - the first was bad right out of the box. The second began going bad within a few days. The LCD screen had light and dark spots and became so garbled it was completely unreadable. Also, it is not back lit as indicated, or at least not back lit enough to make a difference - and it doesn't light up when a call comes in. Avoid this product.
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.
Do not buy this product. It is an absolute piece of garbage. I have spent hours trying to configure this thing to work with XP Pro machines with wireless cards and could absolutely not get this to work with even the most basic of configurations. I teach networking and PC repair so I know what I am doing. Avoid this product.
I purchased a refurbrished HP 15 inkjet cartridge twin pack from Inkusa. The first cartridge was rejected because it was damaged. The other cartridge worked for a day and a half before the ink nozzle clogged and wouldn't print. Such a deal!Didn't try the HP 78 yet but perhaps picking up a replacement at ****** would be a good backup idea.
I ordered about 10 of these boxes to place family photos in. I obviously could have continued to store them in the cardboard boxes they were in, but I wanted something better for treasured items.I did receive them promptly, but the box they were shipped in was not packed properly and all of the boxes were damaged. That I could live with, but one of the boxes had obviously been sitting for a long time in some warehouse because it had mold on the inside and the two metal rivets inside were rusted. The inside of this box smelled like an old musty basement.I emailed my complaint and stated I would like some type of adjustment because of the condition. That was over a week ago and no response.Since then I see the local Menards store has them on sale for $2 each when you buy two at a time.I won't be buying anything from this vender again. Problems occur, and not everything can be perfect, but what makes all the difference is SERVICE, and with this vendor, I've gotten none.UPDATE Jan. 2008: Nobody ever contacted me from this company. You can routinely buy these for $3.99 at stores and sometimes at Menards or Joann Fabrics you can get the second free or half off. These are over priced even if they weren't sent to me with mold on them.
I went over it and over it with technical support, but the card would not put out stereo two-channel sound correctly under Windows 2000. I got a kind of mono sound output, with the right channel on the left, and no balanced right.
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...
I liked this mouse fine -- and the first time it went out on me in a relatively short amount of time I figured I would give it the benefit of the doubt and get another. The second one, also, lasted only a very short time (less than 6 months). Then I got a third one, and this one started acting screwy within the first few months. It is AWFUL. I can't believe they charge this much for something so lame.Don't waste your money.
I have owned this recorder for several months and found it to be the most frustrating piece of electronics I own (including my computers). I finally took a hammer to the unit and it felt so good! I have on several occasions tried to record long movies and have this unit &quot;crash&quot; near the very end (forcing me to re-record the movie and spending another 3 hours). I have often spent much time getting this unit to record to a disc -- restarting the recording process after a crash -- perhaps as much as one out of four recrodings. Often I cannot get the unit to open and give access to discs that have crashed. (The on/off button has no over-ride, like a computer, to reset memory.) I have been using Memorix blank DVD's and would suspect that they are of fairly good quality -- yet I probably lose 10 to 20 out of a 100. I must wonder if the hard drive isn't just too wimpy to be a good recorder. The manual says that it may be necessary to clean the lens for the laser. I ordered a panasonic lens cleaner for over $30 (they sell the same type of device at Wal-Mart for $9) and cleaning the lens has no effect on performance. I will not be buying any more Panasonic products for some time to come. This is a rip-off.Mike in Buchanan, MI
We did not have a lot of success with this product. USB devices worked better. As I recall we had some setup problems and well and it's still setting in a drawer in a desk someplace. Would not buy again.
I began by removing my old mouse software and drivers before installing. The driver provided by Micro was not digitally signed to certify it is tested and compatible with Windows XP; but that doesn't necessarily mean a driver and its hardware won't work perfectly well. But, in this case, it truly doesn't work well with Windows XP.The provided software installs options for adjusting settings and button functions, as usual. While these options are surprisingly limited, I was not initially put off by this. Some mice come with a bloated array of options, so I told myself it would be good to have a mouse that simply did the job: point, click. I didn't realize at the time that the lack of software development indicated a complete lack of development.Micro needs to go back to the drawing board to create a mouse that actually functions effectively. The pointer moves at random speeds. Sometimes it crawls across the screen, at other times it darts so quickly it can't be followed. Where the pointer ends up is more a function of random chance than design. In addition to speed changes, the pointer frequently jumps completely across the screen to random points; it can sometimes take a few moments of jiggling the mouse to finally locate where it went.Maneuvering the pointer to set the cursor between letters on a page, in order to edit text, is a lesson in patience. It is sometimes less a matter of precise control than getting lucky enough to have it, finally, stop and land and stay where you had been hoping it would go.And even though the receiver is less than two feet away, in a direct line of sight, it can sometimes take multiple clicks before the system finally recognizes you are actually clicking.Although it is incredibly frustrating to try and use this mouse, it is attractive and stylish, and it fits the hand nicely. It's a shame they didn't spend as much time and effort to make it work as they did to make it look nice. But since my hand generally covers the mouse and I look at the screen while I work, I'd rather have a mouse that does the job than a piece of pretty plastic.If this mouse seems inexpensive for a wireless mouse, that would be because it is just cheap. Maybe if they create an updated driver, that works, it would be worth the money. It might be worth a little more, even. As it stands, you'd be well advised to look elsewhere.
I love the Apple remote for the convenience of controlling my Mac's media from afar...but it's outdated and severely overpriced. It's basically your standard IR remote, with 6 buttons, yet it's still 30 bucks, and it's the same Apple remote they've been selling for some time now. I would hope by now they would at least have a Bluetooth remote or something so we don't have to use the IR sensor on the Mac. Get it only if you absolutely need it because you lost your original remote (for Mac users).
I bought this JVC because of the compulink system and previous reliability of JVC products. Initially, it functioned very well, but then it would never &quot;power-up&quot;. I remved the cover to find CDs had become dislodged from the circular container. On removing these, the machine worked again, - for about a week. Again, the same problem. As the machine is never knocked (it is in an audio furniture display) I have no idea how the CDs repeatedly become dislodged. The last episode was the worst as a CD has become so dislodged it is not possible to retrieve it. The machine will not now work at all, and the cost of repair is not worth it so I will have to buy another machine, but one without this complicated circular storage system which evidently has some errors in the design.
Volume control stopped working the morning after we unpacked it. Now it works only on high, with lots of static. I wasn't expecting much sound quality at this price point, but this product is ridiculously shoddy.
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.
While the drive itself appears to be fine, the cheap 28 gauge USB cable that ships with the unit is insufficient to properly power the device. I attached this unit to 3 types of laptops, 2 types of desktops and 2 types of servers and it did not work on any of them. When I replaced the cable with a Y-cable or a lower gauge cable, it works fine. The problem is that the device draws too much power from the USB hub and the cheap cable cannot handle it.Calls to Western Digital were met with "You can purchase an alternate cable."That is ridiculous. The unit should ship with a suffiecient cable to power itself.
I bought this last November and it was trouble free until February. It then began to reboot or freeze up once a day during light browsing.I have spent about 30 hours of my own work on this PC either on the phone with tech support or by reloading the OS and then reloading all other s/w and settings.I finally was assigned my own Account Manager. They made it so difficult to get through to someone who could get something done it was unbelievable. I had to spend 30 hours on my own before they would fix.I sent it to Texas and just got it back. Another problem. There was no signal on my monitor. I plugged the monitor and it worked. Called tech support and spent another hour with them to determine the video card now needs replaced. I called the ever powerful Acct Manager and they are closed at 5 MST.I can't believe how many times while on hold I heard about their award winning service.It was horrible. My last HP didn't havce these problems.
As the previous reviewer noted, it charges the Sansa(e26), but does not play music.May be updating the firmware is needed, but neither Sandisk nor Macally tell you so.In any case, even if it works, the sound barely fills a small room in full volume (just 2Watts total).
I have owned this for less than a year and already it has had problems. The connection is becoming increasingly tempermental, such that the sound will cut out all of the sudden and I will have to fiddle with the cable to get it to come back. This happens about 3-4 times an hour.
If UL was to test this it would fail. This unit does send sound to your earbuds or what ever, but in the process it introduces a high amount of D.C. voltage. This will heat up your headphones to the point you must unplug them. It will damage your devices. The money you save will be spent on buying whatever you plugged it into. Spend about $$$ and get a Creative Sound Blaster instead. Yeah it cost $40, but it will not destroy your equipment. Besides, they audio sound is pure unlike this unit, that has a very trebly hollow sound and you don't hear any bass either. 3 thumbs down
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 bought this the end of 07 . My husband who is computer savy connected it for me. It has been nothing but problems for me. I have windows vista and that might not be helping. The software up date every day and then almost every day there is problem . It will say not connected to the computer although nothing has changed. I have restarted the computer some days it works somedays nothing. Today it will not scan telling me there is no connection yet again. Yesterday it was printing today it will not. I have had my husband look at it and he said it is impossible. The HP assistant that comes up is useless. There are times it comes up with nothing. Do yourself a favor and by something else.
4/5/08 ORDER IS STILL NOT RECIVED ??? BUT I HAVE RECIVED THE CHARGE , ON MY CREAT CARD ???? RALPH FIREBAUGH ...
It doesn't appear to be working with my camera. I feel that I've bought an item that is of no use to me. It seems I have spent money on something that I cannot use.
The picture and title says 90 minute tape - but the description says 60 minute tape!! No wonder the price is so cheap - you were warned
I order at the same time that other items but they send me a e-mail and put back in my account the cost because is out of stock and I was waiting until I found it out,in my bank stament O well .. I don't know why or what happend but I really need it ,so now What is next DO I ORDER IT AGAIN FROM ANOTHER SULPIER ?
We had good luck for a bit with a Westinghouse 32", so we also got a 42" Westinghouse. Our 32" was only 1 1/2 yrs old, but it was too small for our room so we got a bigger one and used our 32" as a computer monitor. About a month after we bought our 42" tv, the 32" quit working -- a blue rotating screen which was not really fixable. Then, when our 42" was 1 1/2 yrs old, the digital audio started to go out -- the digital audio converter that was within the tv made voices sound like monsters (funny sounding for a while). We will try to resolve this if it persists by getting a cable box and running the audio thru it. Other issues have come up with our Westinghouse -- mostly compatibility with DVD players or cables not working in the ports. At some point, we decided to buy a Sony Playstation. It did not work on our 42" Westinghouse. We have learned the hard way -- NEVER buy a Westinghouse, and if you do because the price is so darn good, be sure to get the extended warranty as you will most likely use it.We bought a Sony 30" to replace the Westinghouse 32"...and we LOVE our Sony. It's less than 2 years old and has worked flawless. The color & picture is better than our Westinghouse, but I don't really have issues with the Westinghouse picture -- it's ok. It's the fact that other things tend to go wrong to make it a poor choice.The good thing -- we had the 32" installed on our wall and the 42" can go on the same bracket. That was nice so we didn't have to drill any more holes.I'm hoping we can get by on this pos Westinghouse for a while longer -- until 42" Sony's are cheap. Things just keep getting cheaper so don't buy Westinghouse!
Last night there was a terrible storm that caused several power bumps and one 4 hour power outage. My family's TV was plugged into one of these so called "surge protectors" and this morning didn't work. All the other electronics plugged into this piece of crap aren't working to well either, but it's upsetting that my family can not watch movies tonight (as is our tradition, Friday Movie Night). The product may look all good and nice, but when put to the test failed.
Not even slightly intuitive to program and use. Terrible reception and cross feed on the channels. My wife bought this and has been subsequently forbidden from ever buying any home electonics.All I wanted was a friggin alarm radio that I could wake up to. I'm giving this to my daughter and buying something that I can tune in and program without a manual.
I've been using this same LaserJet 1100 for a decade. Toner cartridges last me multiple years. This one is starting to run low after only a few months. It can be difficult to know on Amazon if you're really ordering a genuine HP cartridge, or if it's a knock-off. All I know is this one has lasted something like 1/6 as long as other cartridges I've owned; some purchased retail at big office supply stores, and a couple even refills. I won't be ordering from this particular seller again.
though i didn't buy these headphones on amazon i still wanted to write a review . i have owned these once before and i thaought for the money that they were pretty good they lacked bass but i can live with that , i owned that pair for 2 years before they died . so i baought a second pair just a couple weeks ago and already the one driver is distorting at low volumes . dispite the problems i've had i would still tell people to buy them because of the price and sony is generaly a good brand .
The keyboard is great. It feels solid and has most of the features anyone would want. I love it!But the mouse is the worst thing I've ever used! The main problem is that the scroll wheel is intermittent. But the resolution is also poor. It doesn't seem to be a product that you would expect in the 21st century.However, I took another reviewer's advice and removed the batteries from the mouse after the computer had booted, and reinstalled them. The scroll wheel now works much better. It's still not great, but it's more or less usable. Many thanks goes to the reviewer who provided this suggestion!
This is the only case I found for the Sony Digital Walkman. My husband and I both have one. I like it because I can clip it on and I feel the walkman is protected. But my husband thought the case was too tight. It is difficult to press the walkman's buttons and when you remove the walkman from the case, the silver cap sometimes comes off and gets stuck.
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.)
Was cheap and did not work. Therefore, I got what I paid for. Next time I will go to the apple store directly if for some reason my usb charger does not work on my I pod shuffle.
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.
none it did not work and they did not take it back i will never buy on amazon ever again.
On the page for the Sanyo HD1000 camcorder, the Tiffen 49mm UV Protection filter is listed as an accessory that other Amazon customers purchased along with the Sanyo camcorder. The $7 price is amazing, but you'll not be able to use it without also purchasing an adapter ring to make the 49mm filter fit on the Sanyo HD1000's 40.5mm lens. And... the adapter ring is $20, bringing the price to protect the camcorder lens to $27!Amazon should remove the 49mm filter and adapter ring from the list of things other customers purchased and offer a 40.5mm UV Protection Filter. This will avoid creating unhappy customers when they discover the 49mm filter won't fit the Sanyo camcorder.
this cover doen's tfit a 17 inch computer. it is too small. it is of nice quality for smaller computers i do recommend however not for 15-17 in monitor laptops
This product is really hit or miss depending on your environment. In my home it didn't work well. I could get a scratchy picture and crackly sound. Slight movements to the antenna eliminated the signal completely. I returned it as unusable. I assume it might work OK if you were in the same room or a straight shot through a wall.
will only work within 15' of the base stationlinksys says my problem is environamentalwe will see
DO NOT USE ON DISPLAY!This is only for the outside of a computer or electronic device. It is not to be used on the screen. It says, the screen will melt, if you use it on your display. This makes it problematic.Get a product that is safe for using on all products. This has anti-static cleaning but can only be used on the metal or plastic areas. Not so good. Endust should have a newer version out (only my guess).
This case looks good and that is about it.Zero thought was put into the design of this case. The belt-clip is very difficult to clip on due to its design. The back of the clip is only a third as long as the front. When clipping onto your belt the back gets caught every time. To fully put it on the clip needs to be stretched open. No. It is not spring loaded or hinged. Once it is on, it is clamped there. Watch you don't tear your pants trying to remove it. The swivel? Ho-hum.The magnetic closure is a nice idea but badly executed. The clasp on this case holds the flap out a full centimeter (3/8"+) from the body of the case. Not practical at all for something you're wearing on your belt and don't wan't flapping in the breeze or catching your arm or anything else in close quarters.This case is also just small enough that the flip cover does not fit. Not good.If there were zero stars, this case would earn them.
In my opinion The JYC Wire and wireless 16 Channel Dual function remote works better. It works on Fm waves so you do not even have to see the camera to focus and shoot. Over 300 feet up a trail I went, heavy forest , and bush, I could not see or here the camera ,but all 20 pics. turn out perfectly on the 7D. You can use the wire function to focus and shoot also. For $19.00 you can not go wrong. You can find one at DealExtreme, free shipping any where in the world. YongNuo RF Wireless Remote Focus + Shutter Release Trigger for Canon DSLR Digital Cameras.[...]
Please search for the thread on the linksys support forum titled "BEFSR41 v4 intermittent drop of connection" which goes on for 4 pages with no reply from linksys support, I'd post a URL but that is against the review guidelines here at amazon.The only way to fix the problems that occur with this router is to buy a different model or better yet a different brand. It appears that Linksys doesn't really care about the issue.I returned this router after the second day of dealing with it's constant connection drops and bought a Belkin instead.
Great Picture.Bad Audio.Remote does not have Jump Feature.Takes forever to change between channels.Worst Sharp product I have ever owned.
If you have an IPOD touch, this product will not work. This information should have been included so customers could make the correct purchase decision. Guess it works with older IPODs.
I clikcked through the S1500 and it gave me this product, which is the wrong one. They need to fix the association with the wrong product.
I have this one and really dislike it. it skips way too easily! (I had it on the table and when someone dropped a book on the table, it skipped for about 10 seconds!) don't get it, I 'm goning to get the Sony De-350 real soon and replace this one!
This filter causes lens flares/internal reflections when used on my Nikon AF-S 50mm 1.4G lens. It's unusable when I have a light source in a photo because it will have a green lens flare on it.I gave it two stars instead of one because it does it protects the lens from dust/damage.
I have the EXP model, which is the same as this model except with Windows XP. I bought it in April 2004, and it failed in July 2005. The hard disc crashed, the machine started up once or twice in SAFE recovery and then would not start, and it said that the "config" file was corrupt. I have automatic update on my firewall and virus and Windows so I am sure that it was not a virus.Beside, when you read so many other stories about disc crashes and unreliability with SONY VAIOs then you know that you made a mistake with this company. The support centre was worse than useless and when pushed refered me to an "authorised" dealer who quoted me twice what another city-based data recovery firm eventually charged me to recover the disc. Based upon my experience and what I now see is common with others I would never buy another Sony laptop.
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.
well, it looked pretty cool until i find out what i ordered didnt come with the base unit :] ugh...
This is the 2nd one I oredred and that make 2 that have open leads in them. I metered them with a ohm meter and they have opens in them. I just want one that works.
This is great if all of electrical devices you are connecting to it are lamps or some other device with a similarly narrow plug. This is supposed to be a 7 outlet surge protector yet the outlets are so cramped together that I can only use 4 outlets.
I bought this about 2 months ago and it does not work if you attach it to the wheel. I always have it detached and that is the only way to use this remote.
This product was advertised to support the dell laptop I had. It provided power to the laptop but was not compatible to charge the battery so only partially solved the problem of the previously faulty power supply.
The product falls apart. Tape held the case together for awhile, then it just stopped working. Don't buy.-Dennis Chandler-Holtz
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>
After setting up the HP 4110 unit to my computer, phone line and answering machine I sat and waited for the faxes to arrive. To my sadness I heard fax after fax attempting to engage the unit, but the HP 4110 remained deaf to the fax tones. After a 1 hour call to HP customer support the person on the other end stated: this unit will only work in tandem with an analogue answering machine and if there is any static on the phone line, the unit will not engage into the fax mode. It's been a long time since I've seen an analogue answering machine (remember the type with two tapes?) on the market and even longer since I've encountered a phone line that is 100% static-free. I returned the unit to Office Depot and received a full refund. Beware of All-in-One machines, they are too good to be true.
The attachment to the hot shoe breaks very easily. Mine broke during a wedding shoot while using it for the first time. There was some user error on my part in that the camera and flash bracket fell from a chair onto the floor (I was tethered to my battery pack and forgot about that when I set my camera down and started to walk away). But the EC-03 broke surprisingly easily. There needs to be some kind of stronger material used to prevent the plastic from cracking in half as these units are on the expensive side. They should be made better, especially given that so many have had their break.
The original battery that came with the camera (Canon S500) gave out after over 1 year of use. I ordered 2 of the OEM batteries through Amazon. They appeared to be the same as the original but they would not hold a charge over 24 hours. I returned them and Amazon sent me 2 replacements. I am having similar problems with these also. I must carry my charger with me at all times.
After my experience with a Memorex TravelDrive, I am never going to buy a Memorex product again. I do not trust the company. The U3 technology on the TravelDrive apparently overwrote or modified some system files on my computer and a card reader stopped functioning. After spending several hours trying to deal with it, I ended up hiring a professional to get things working again (and paid four times the cost of the TravelDrive). The TravelDrive also apparently put some programs on my computer in a hidden way that reinstalls the U3 junk on the TravelDrive if I remove it. I got the TravelDrive planning to use it to transfer files between computers but I would never expose another computer to this. This should have a rating of minus 5.
NO GOOD FOR CANON PIXMA IP-3000 SERIES PRINTERS. BOUGHT THIS AND AFTER TRYING FOR DAYS ALIGNINIG AND RESETTING MY PRINTER THE INK STILL CAME OUT TERRIBLE.
The sound quality is that of a "6 dollar air bud". If you are looking for something with great bass and sound don't add this to your cart!! I bought some Sony MDRZX300/BLK Outdoor On Ear Headphones(these don't have good bass neither but, the sound is better) for the same price and they have better sound than THIS!! I may had received a defective product but, I bought these brand new?? The sound is low!! You have to turn your volume up to nearly 100 just to try to get normal sound lol. THERE'S NO BASS PERIOD!! Just don't waste money on these. I opt in for some skullcandy hesh for bass and just received them today and I'm satisfied. They may not be all that comfortable but, the sound and bass is great!
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.
The screen is to small and if you are willing to spend and extra $50 then got to costco and get a 7in screen that plays real dvds. Dont get this junk that will be around for no more than 6 months
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!
I ordered this adapter because the description said "most eTrex models" and the Vista Cx was not listed as one of the incompatible models... beware, it is NOT compatible with the eTrex Vista Cx.
order product as a replacement for Visonic MCT 234 wireless remote fob. Could not get replacement fob to sych with my unit, even with the help of tech support. Able to get a refund after numerous emails to company...
Cord is only 3.5 feet long, which turns out to be about 3 inches too short for my needs. It doesn't quite reach from my iPod in the pocket of my gym-shorts to my ears. I'm tall (6'5") but this could still be a problem for anyone over 6 feet.Also, the buds are wider around than iPod earbuds, and they don't quite stay put in my ears like iPod ones do.
Don't buy this unit. As many others here have written:The user interface is awful - terrible design.Takes a long, cumbersome time to enter titles.And tonight IT JUST DUMPED ALL THE TITLES THAT I SPENT SO LONG ENTERING. All I did was turn it on and press Folder. Screen said loading, stuck there. Turned unit off and back on; No Titles. I am not happy.I've had it less than 30 days, so I'm just returning it for refund.Sony does not deserve to be getting anyone's money for something with such apparent, consistent flaws.
I bought this product in April. Worked until July. Without reason, display will not respond. I called the manufacture and they said they will not fix after 90 days. Shouldn't a brand new cd player work for atleast a year before something internal breaks. I guess Memorex doesn't think so. For $[money] they said they would look at it. I told them I don't think it's a good idea to send good money after bad. I'll buy a different brand name instead.
this blows, it didnt work for me in egypt. i tried hard for it to work but it simply sucked it was fine for a bit it served its purpose but i wouldnt buy it again to be honest
The quality of image output in this camera is so poor in all modes that I wouldn't recommend it for any type of user.I think my money has gone down the drain with this camera.
I recommended this unit for 6 months until it stopped working. Horrible customer service included a return to Linksys who sent it back saying that it checks out fine. I now use the equivalent unit from Netgear. I have seen enough reports of a similar experience by other Linksys users to think that this is a pattern. It seems to be some sort of irreparable failure in the firmware, hard as that is to fathom.
There's nothing "wrong" with this product, but I don't like it. I bought it because it stated it is narrow enough to use on planes or buses. The truth is, it's not. It's also pretty heavy and I had bought it because I have a bad neck and need something I can roll behind me instead of carrying it. I've gone back to a carrying bag rather than use this one.
My husband and I purchased this TV from Sears about three years ago. About six months ago the screen would randomly go blank while watching TV and then come back on by itself. We also began to notice that you had to push the "power" button more than once to get the TV to even turn on. Now the screen often goes blank and doesn't come back. Usually unplugging/replugging fixes that. Also, the TV now has bouts where it won't even come on. We've unplugged it and replugged it and it just refuses to come on. Come back in an hour or so, push power about 8 times and it may decide to work. I bought a 5 year warranty for the TV, so we have been going back and forth with Sears trying to get parts to repair it (backordered until who knows when) or just replace it. After reading some of these reviews, we are hoping for a non-Magnavox replacement! We will NOT be buying another Magnavox.
This Skype adaptor doesn't work on any 64 bit PC (XP or Vista). You don't discover this until you try to instal the drivers.D-Link have been aware of this for some time, but have done nothing about it - the very least they could have done is put a label on the packaging.
WE BOUGHT THIS ALONG TIME AGO DOESN'T DO JACK, YOU LOAD IT UP IT FREEZES, IT'S LINE OF SITE......THIS THING BLOWS...I HEARD THERES A RECALL/LAWSUIT PLEASE HELP SOMEONE STEER US IN RIGHT DIRECTION.....IM A DISABLED MARINE MY GIRLFRIEND BOUGHT SO I COULD USE TV......NOT HAPPENING.ONLY THING ITS GOOD FOR IS $300.00 TABLE ORNAMENT, WHICH WITH MY PENSION I CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE THIS MONEY...HOW CAN I GET NEW ONE AND RETURN THIS ONE....IM IN A WHEELCHAIR AND DONT HAVE TIME TO WASTE MONEY OR SIT HERE AND TYPE THIS OUT WITH A PENCIL....LOGITECH SEND 1100 PLEASE!!!!!
This is a nice looking unit with good sound and what I especially liked was the sleep timer. I listen to old time radio MP3 CD's when I go to bed and thought this unit was too good to be true. It was! The MP3 capability sucks. Evidentally it will only play MP3 files burned at certain bit rates. Most of my MP3 CD's would not play with this unit but all play on a much cheaper unit. The sleep timer was the most important feature to me, but this unit is a loser because the MP3 capability falls flat!
Reception of stations was terrible. Even though much less expensive radio had no problem picking up.
This battery lasts about 5 pictures on a full charge. I contacted the seller and didn't receive a reply.
Don't buy this item unless you plan on physically hooking it up to a network. I've spent hours tweaking with this trying to get a more consistant connection. My Netgear Music Player is only about 10 feet from my wireless router. It's also a large hassle when you can't even shut off the power to reset sometimes without unplugging or waiting 5 minutes because it can't stay on the network. Spend your money elsewhere.
ordered "like new HP n orig package" received remanufactured "no Name" new cartridge.Needed it badly so kept it - will not buy from this source again. If they had called, I might have agreed to a substitute but they didn't give me that courtesy.
I can only support the prior review about the fact that toshiba should not sell such an outrageously badly configured laptop. Using this laptop feels like your life going into slow motion! Purchasing this laptop was a very bad choice. it would be better to spend a little more and get a better configured laptop with more memory.startup takes forever, closing a window takes a minute (computer hangs during that time) and there is absolutely no feeling of the dual core processor. the computer I had in 1992 was able to start word faster than this machine can start it.i have a tecra laptop that is 3 years old and that performs much faster than this new one. to make a long story short, i gave it back and paid 15% restocking fee......rather than paying more for RAM, just buy a better laptop. battery life is very bad (below 2 hours).overall a bad omen for toshiba; first you sell badly configured products, and then nobody wants to buy your products anymore...(marketing department at toshiba: please wake up! this paves the road to hell)...i wonder if someone from the company ever tried the laptop himself.....
We bought these Motorola FV200s to replace our older model Walkie-Talkies (Motorola T6220). Unfortunately, the clarity of the reception on the FV200s is horrible compared to our older model. We bought the FV200s because they take regular batteries (more convenient than rechargeable batteries when your batteries start going dead while out & about) and because of the style and the price. Unfortunately, the clarity is so poor that we constantly have to ask each other to repeat each others' transmissions. I do not recommend this model.
This item is no longer offered or supported by Logitech - you can't find a single mention of it on their website or knowledge base. Why? I think because of major quality control problems.My unit would work fine for 5-10 minutes, but dropouts would always begin and soon would occur every 3-4 seconds. I don't have a cordless phone, I turned off my Wireless-G router and my bluetooth Skype phone, and still the problem occurred. Others have reported the same issue on the Logitech discussion forum.[...]It's too bad, because when the unit did work, it was great and did exactly what I was looking for.
This is a powered 7 port hub. It runs cool and seems to provide sufficient power for the operation of several devices (hard drives) simultaneously. The speed of transfer is sufficient.The CyberPower hub is a step up from other powered hubs both in solid craftsmanship and capabilities.If this review was helpful, please add your vote.________________________The hub has connections that are difficult to reach and a hummingbird-like cord connection that became easily bent. After 5 months use, it became impossible to insert the cord connection into the hub connection. Also, not all of the ports in the hub provided sufficient power.
I received the Etymotic 6is from Amazon today and was really excited to get them. I am using them with my Ipod Touch. But when compared with my Ipod earbuds...they sound terrible. They only come with 2 earpieces (the long flang type (you better have a long ear canal) and the foam type. Yes there are other tips you can get...but you have to buy those "extra". Plus I noticed that these need "filters" that cost $15 to replace (what??...no thank you, if I paid this much it should last).I was expecting good sound and ok Bass given some of the complaints I saw on these reviews. What I got was painful ear buds, tin-like sound and no bass. It would be uncomfortable to wear these for more than 10 minutes since the triple flang tips are so long and go dangerously deep into your ears. When people say no bass and mids were missing, it is WORSE than apple earbuds which come with my ipod touch. Why pay to get worse sound?Instructions said to wet the tips and twist into your ears to get Bass. I'm sorry but if I have to do a "procedure" to get good sound, then these things are not worth it.Take my warning...don't get these. Maybe there is a break in period, but if they don't sound and feel good right out of the box..I'm done.Keep your money and check out other earbuds out there. I hear that Ultimate ears 5 pros and Shures E4c are much better. I am going to try the UE's and let you know...soon.
I'm only basing this review on the fact bought these for my Samsung Vibrant phone TV out function. Like another reviewer said here(shame on me for not listening) audio works fine but video looks like the Spice channel did if you didn't pay for it back in the day. If you got a vibrant don't get these,unless course you only want audio..
I bought this because I wanted to use it's Zone 2 video, and PiP (picture-in-picture) features. I knew going in that the Zone 2 Video output was composite only, and that the receiver turns off HDMI output when you use PiP, but that was OK for my purposes.Unfortunately, the unit does *not* down-convert component video input sources, for Zone 2 or PiP output. In other words, if for example you have a DVD player hooked up using component cables, you can't view it in Zone 2. The only thing you can view in Zone 2 (or PiP) is something that comes from a composite source.The manual says any analog video source can be output to Zone 2. Sony's web site says "Component and S-video sources can be down converted to lower resolution outputs, thus customizing video connectivity to home theater requirements from a single source. Also, both receivers can take HD sources from component video and downconvert the signal for use with composite or S-Video ouputs. This is ideal for distributing video through multiple rooms with less wires."Link: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId;=10151&langId;=-1&XID;=O:str-da5200es:dg_cnetdf&productId;=8198552921665089953This is plain wrong. So don't make the same mistake I did, if you need either of these features.
Contrary to the Linksys product's documentation, and the information on the product's website, this unit did NOT support Check Point VPN-1 SecuRemote client behind the unit's firewall. The DMZ function was also useless with my VPN client software. Linksys Tech. Support was completely helpless. // I purchsed an Asante' FR3004 and had it up and running and supporting my VPN client software in under 5 Mins. // I sold my Linksys unit to a friend who only needed functionality for standard websurfing and e-mail which the Linksys unit does support nicely. If you need advanced routing capabilities, this Linksys router probably should be avoided.
I own these headphones and only wore them around the house. You don't buy these headphones for working out in, I have some $10 headphones for that. Ironically though, those headphones don't just suddenly break because of what seems to be some flaw in design or weakness in the plastic. I am one of many unfortunate buyers who have suffered the headphone piece breaking off right beside the ear cone. I was simply pulling them off my head and they broke. If you are going to spend this much money for something, you deserve to know the disappointing experiences owners are having.
This toner cartridge only lasted 3 months before it started giving sporadic output. The other brand I bought lasted almost two years and the one before that more than one year and neither of those ever went sporadic, they ran out of toner. This one does not show that it is low or out of toner (and it should not be yet), but it is not printing on 1/3 of the page. If I shake it, it will print 1 page good and the start being sporadic again. Avoid this brand. The good one I bought was sold by inkers.
I have had this printer for more than a year. At first, it was a great printer. Not anymore!! It uses up ink like no other, yes, it is great to have the individual tanks(which is why I bought the thing) but now the print head isn't working right. Do several deep cleanings and use up nearly all the full tanks up, and the problem is still there. The pages have splotchy black marks and the texts are only partially printed. Went to the canon website, they don't even acknowledge this printer ever existed.My recommendation is don't buy this model!!!
I bought this for my birthday, and it wouldn't even turn on. I would highly reccommend not buying it.
The elastic broke after a gentle stretch when I was installing it. I consider myself by no means a muscle guy, so it was either that my one-month workout turned me into Captain America or simply poor quality.
My sample came without a manual, and the packaging looked suspiciously like it was re-packaged after a return; not happy about this at all... :(
a c.d. player that doesn't play burned c.d.s is a boat anchor. How could Numark even sellthis product? I just had the worst business disaster ever. An entiire dance recitals c.d's wouldn't load.I had to use a 15 YEAR OLD CD WALKMAN THAT PLAYED THEM FINE. Shame on you Numark.
I bought three of these. None of them worked at all. They're junk.
Although this product works on Windows there aren't any drivers available for MAC OS X (my primary interest) so it isn't very useful to me.
If you have a network be aware that this can be a nightmare to keep the manager working. On one of my computers I gave up the manager and used the scanner from other software which works. Be aware not to use Tweak-XP it will attach to your printer files and try to load each time you try to print. A nightmare at best. I do like the features but like others I have 3 other printers on a jetdirect hp and this dosen't work. They have more work to do on this one.
It was a excelent mouse (high precision, usefull, confortable) but it only last 1 year... and i treated very well i do not punch it or anythin like that.... one day while I was on the internet the mouse just turn off and never turn on again in any o my 3 computer... i im very engry about that...
IT HAS A NICE SOUND WHEN YOU CAN HEAR IT. CAN'T SEEM TO CONNECT GOOD, SEEMS LIKE THE WIRES ARE LOOSE.
After reading reviews on these and other CD-R's I would have to conclude it is a crap shoot when you buy a batch. The particular batch of Verbatim I got give me anywhere from 1 error to 200 million errors when verifying after burning music. Even slowing to 2x burn does not matter. Just to make sure, I pulled out some old Memorex and a couple old Phillips and burned the same music. No errors on either of those. Then I went to my other computer and got similar results. (Might as well experiment, because I don't want to commit good data to these disks)I suggest you look at all the brands, look at the dates on the reviews, and then try the recently best-rated ones. Or as one reviewer suggested, try to buy locally. Then they go back after the second bad disk.It's hard to find the hub-printable ones locally, however.Ben
This was not compatible and did not fit my Ipod classic 80GB.Maybe it works well with the older generation Ipods??
I backed up a 2 DVD movies with 2 of these "value line discs"and both kept freezing and were giving me glitches, I backed up both againwith Verbatim 8x DVD+R and both played fine . THEY ARE CALLED VALUE LINE FOR A REASON !Dont waste your money on these they aren't even worth returning
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.
Don't be fooled by the "Tripp Lite" name. The seller is sending you a much cheaper MonoPrice DVI-D Single Link Male to HDMI Female adapter, that sells for just $2.26 on their site. Unfortunately, it isn't worth my time to return it, but I certainly got ripped off. Thought I was paying a quality product by a premium manufacturer. Instead I got this. I could have bought a generic one on Amazon, and saved myself at least half.
It's nothing to do with "Noise canceling" at all. It does not isolate your ear, although it covers it..Sound quality is ok, but the overall material quality is low. I don't recommend it as a "Noise canceling headphone".
The original sub worked great first month (actually 2 weeks only since I bought it on November 27, 2011) with Yamaha HTR-6180 receiver. It produced very powerful and clean low frequency sound with Volume knob set to 2/3 of full scale. That power was strong enough to start to vibrate walls in my apt. Then a loud growling sound came out from a speaker while playing a video game on a PS3. I shut off my system immediately and when it was turned back on the sub worked like it was placed in a tomb: very low sound output with Volume set to MAX on the sub. I got a replacement from Amazon on January 6, 2012. But new unit worked the same way: sound was bad. I started to think something is wrong with my receiver. I've contacted Yamaha Support, and they suggested to have a service center check. So, I brought a receiver and Polk sub to BestBuy Geak Squad, and a tech told me the sub is fault (a brand new replacement!). Now, I requested RMA from Amazon for return and a full refund. Unfortunately, they don't want to send a replacement, because two defective subs in a row look suspicious, and Amazon wants to investigate that.I wrote this review specially for PolkAudio team if they care about their product. Of course a couple of negative reviews is nothing, but not everyone with bad experience would write a review. Five stars to Amazon.com for excellent customer support! I will recommend PolkAudio subwoofers because of outstanding quality, but not PSW505 model. Tell me why PSW505 is cheaper than others Polk subs with worse tech specs (I've paid $185.08 for it)? I think you've got an answer!!!P.S. PolkAudio guys, please, if someone ask you a specific question give a professional support. Everybody can write anything about everything without understanding what's going on. If you don't have educated smart guys in tech support team HIRE THEM. You will stop loosing customers because of weak support and faulty products on the market.
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!
I guess I received a dud. It didn't work from the get go. I tried it on 3 different PC's. I looked on the seller's site for help, but didn't find any. Windows reports that the device has malfunctioned and windows will not recognize the device. Windows reports error code 43. I tried to update the driver, but windows says the best driver is already installed. I used the IT support at work to help me diagnose and trouble shoot this device and they drew the same conclusion that I already had.I would like to see more technical description of PC and / or operating system requirements needed to support this device before purchasing.
After two weeks of waiting I was informed that I would not be getting this product.I think I got a refund. Not sure though.
We are on our 3rd camera from Flip because the camera which seems fantastic does not work with a Mac, even though they will lie and tell you it does. We had footage from Paris that took FOREVER to download because the camera kept electronically detaching from the computer. Fortunately we got the footage but it was very tedious. Flip sent a replacement that also did not work with the Mac and a 3rd replacement that we waited 4 weeks for that would not even start up! They wanted us to give them a credit card # before they sent the 4th. Do we want to try it again??? Not sure. After all this I do wish it worked but my faith is pretty weak. My advise. If you have a Mac don't get it unless you have a lot of time to kill and strong nerves.
From the start when installing this device, Windows provides an error stating that Windows 7 requires a digitally signed driver and that without one the program that operates it will not function. At first the device connected to our home wifi but would only stay connected intermittently. Now it does not even see any wireless networks at all. I've been on the phone countless times with both Microsoft and D-Link, Microsoft was unable to fix the problem and D-Link representatives kept giving me ignorant people who (some never used Windows before, only Mac) that either did not know what a digitally signed driver was, and kept giving me the same driver I have (that doesn't work). The device may very well work on XP or Vista (I haven't tried) but I can assure you, it will not operate on Windows 7.
I bought a hundred, at KMart, for a project that needed done. So I spent the few bux more to buy Sony CD-R's. I'm getting a 30% failure rate. So I hunted around (spending more and more of my time here...) and got ahold of sony per the 800 number. Their position? (Other than that fact that the very first thing on their tape is not 'welcome to Sony' it's 'If you've had a failure with A, press one, if you've had a failure with B, press two, etc') That I should package up and ship my four boxes of Sony off to some PO Box, at MY EXPENSE, and they'll replace them. Sheesh. Why didn't I just buy Verbatim CD-R's (Ive had no problem with those) or what ever the cheapie brand might be at one of the big chains (Ive had no problem with those, either). So if you're looking for media, don't shop Kmart, and don't shop Sony. Happy holidays, everyone.
The setup was easy. Configured the PC next to the access point device. Then moved it to the room it was intended to be housed....about 50 feet away from the access point. Now it has very little signal strength. Won't even bring up a web page... My house has standard walls etc. Nothing that should affect the RF to that degree. This product is useless to me...
The Product never arrived and had to wait like 15 days to get a refund... If I coud give 0 stars i would but i can't.
I bought this to combine 3 Component video sources into 1 port on my HDTV/Tuner, and also to combine multiple composite videos sources. (Un)Fortunately, I do not use the composite inputs, since 1 in on the front and I don't want to have cables in the front of my equipment rack. So far the viseo quality of the 3 component video inputs are acceptable, but 1 of the selector buttons has broken (will not stay IN). Fortunately here it is input #4 (composite) and the 3 component are still working. Will need to look for replacement if another button decides to fail.12/2010 update. All but 1 input has now failed and the unit has been replaced by a powered unit (Nyrius SW201)
Aside from the poor sound quality, both sending and receiving, the headset is uncomfortable. I would not recommend it. In fact, I used it for a day and then had to buy something else.
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.
I really have no idea why everybody raves about these things. On the plus side, they have a long cord, come with a 1/4" adapter, a two-year warranty, and have a pad for the top of your head, which is all rare in this price range. Some missing things things that I can't complain about in this price range is a one-sided cord and folding ear cups. The big problem is that the ear cups are way too small for anyone with average or larger ears. They are shallow and small in circumference, despite the headphones themselves being rather bulky in size. The fake-leather material on the pads is slippery and of very low quality. This makes it very hard to get a good seal on your head. And if you can't get a good seal, the drivers rattle and sound horrible. It is similar distortion to what you get when you crank the volume on a cheap car audio system, but it starts at very low volumes. And if you wear glasses or have earrings like I do, forget about getting a seal at all. Even when you do get a seal, the sound is simply average. I'd call it very flat. Some people may like this, but I think it forces you to play with your equalizer too much which is something I don't want to be doing if I'm in a situation where I'm wearing headphones. When you turn up the volume, distortion does creep back in again even when you have a good seal. Also, the ear cup pads don't breathe at all, so once I get a seal, by ears get uncomfortably hot after half an hour or so. The cord is thin and fragile feeling. I also bought a pair of Sony ZX100 headphones around the same time as these on-sale for $15 that sound way better and are more comfortable despite having less padding (but do have a short cord). So even for the price, these are decidedly below-average... don't believe the hype.
I bought this DVD/VCR combo from Best Buy about 13 weeks ago. The DVD player worked fairly well until the screen froze while watching The Ring. I could not get the unit to stop, play OR eject. I tried this several times with the remote and buttons on the unit over a few day period with no luck. Best Buy didn't want anything to do with it since it was over the 30 day return/exchange period. Sony now wants to charge me $29.95 to exchange it for a refurbished unit or $59 for fixing and returning my unit. So in summary, I spent $159 for the new unit, $29.95 for a refurbished unit and the associated shipping charges. Let's hope that Sony can get it right the second time around. I would not recommend ANYONE buy SLVD350P from Sony.
Its hard for me to rate this unit since I was never able to watch a movie all the way through. It kept freezing up and skipping and stopping completely. Maybe I just got a Lemon, who knows? Anyway, Amazon is great and had no problem with my return.
I was going to order these but the S&H was around $20.88 for 10. Check the S&H before buying!
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!
For the money I guess it's not that bad but I found the popcorn to come out tough and hard to chew. I've used Orville Reddenbacker kernals, which I think is a very good quality. After using it two weeks I'm now in the market for an electric air popper.
Replacing an older RM-AV3000, I just got the RM-AX4000. Programming is not very intuitive. Finally got through it though. One of the steps is to press "learn", where one is directed to press (for example), the "play" button on a DVD remote. The normal operation is that one presses the button for a few seconds, and then "learning complete" appears. Sometimes, however, it takes ten or fifteen seconds, or (worse), one *immediately* receives a message that no signal has been received.After going through this half a dozen times, I called Sony and and spent 4.5 hours on hold. I finally found that if I darkened the room completely, things went better.Tonight, I noticed that if I select (for example) channel 2-4-0, I get channel 2-4-000, or if I select 2-3-1, I get 2-33-1. Just gave up!This thing is going back.
I got this mouse because it is small and easy for travel, however it has many technical difficulties. The battery cover is complicated and hard to remove, the usb reciver blinks when ever you use the mouse, the off/on button is very small and frustrating, and much more. overall....DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE AND WASTE YOUR MONEY!
The Terk AM/FM Amplified Stereo Antenna with Gamma Loop may work in some places but it didn't work up state AZ in the mountians. It pulled in only those stations I could get before I plugged in the Terk. Sorry. I have since sold it.
BackgroundI own(ed) 2 320GB MSS II's and 1 500GB MSS II. The reason I owned so many was because (see other reviews of mine on Amazon) I suffered from a rapidly growing collection of photos and GB's due to higher mega pixel digital camera hobby (I take hundereds of photos a month) and I started digitizing my videos and music collection.I wanted "always" there drives like these NAS's to replace my USD disks so that I would not have to keep my main PC on and could logon from my laptop. Furthermore, I wanted to stream from my XBOX 360 and PS3 to my TV's.At first I was VERY happy with these drives: plugging them in and configuring was as easy as 1 2 3 and I could access the data I needed when I needed.What I found out after 2 years of useThe main thing? These are not reliable. 2 have failed. One after a power failure (which should not cause it to be bricked) and another one gradually deteriorated over the period of a week until it finally dropped off my network and could no longer start. 2 out of 3... That is pretty severe and I wonder how others will fare.Normally I would not have been so upset, i.e. I would just restore a backup of the data on a new drive et voila. But the problem was that these drives WERE MY BACKUPS. I lost a whopping 47 hrs of videos of my family and 15 years worth of photos (37000 photos in all).Naturally I felt a cold chill hit my stomach when it dawned on me that the unthinkable had happened... two deaths in a row just because of a power outage. This could not be happening.Anyways, I contacted Maxtor and naturally they =(now Seagate) said it was out of warranty and even with warranty they said they would not do the data recovery for free. The rep told me that that would be EXPENSIVE (i.e. 1000$ or more per disk). Crazy stuff buyt hey, they know we'd pay it if there is enough at stake (there should be data laws agaist this).So I started to look around on the web for suggestions. Since I was out of warranty I decided to open the drives and swap hardware. I even opened the good one up and tried the disks of the bad one on there. No luck.Getting ready to find a data recovery service I rand into some detail about the type of drives / OS in the MSS II and decided to try an alternative before shelling out big $$$.Here's something that worked for me and might be useful to other duped users:I found a piece of software called Total Commander (I used version 7.04 from 7 29 2008) from a company called Ghisler. I am not affiliated with them, in case I get the hate comments coming in. I am merely passing on what worked for me.I added one of the broken drives to my Windows Vista machine by hooking the physical drive from the MSS II with a SATA cable to a SATA port on my motherboard.The I installed Total Commander and a plug-in / add-on from their website called EXT2+ / Reiser.Once I did that I couldd select the failed drive in my Total Commander screens and copy the data over to any hard drive on my network. I capture everything back and am so happy about this I had to give people as desperate as myself when this happened the suggestion.ConclusionThe MSS II are NOT well built. These drives, from online search findings, fail FAR TOO OFTEN. If you think they are a good deal then use them NOT for critical data but back up to something more serious like a RaiD 5 NAS solution like the SmartStor or Terastation etc. Anything that has serious redundancy and included QUALITY drives that you can put in.It can be expensive to setup a BYOD (Bring Your Own Disks) RAID NAS on your network (600$ with drives or so) BUT what is the real cost when your data is safe? That is hard to put in $$$ so I find the MSS II lacking in reliability and thus it gets 2 stars. One for simplicity and one for basic features. None for reliability, speed, safety and durability on the unit. Look for something more serious.
I bought this product less than 2 weeks ago and for those two weeks it worked great, sound quality was really good and there was no "noise" as other people have been saying. But then the other day it decided not to work. It began stopping 5 seconds into the songs and then ejecting. I tried rewinding it but it did not work. Then it just completely stopped working and my car would not even recognize it and a rattling noise can be heard inside the cassette which suggests that something broke inside it.For the two weeks I had it, it was great but it was, like other things I have bought on here, made of cheap material somewhere in China. I doubt I will buy anything else from here, I suggest shopping in person, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!!
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
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
Where is my CD player. I have tried to contact seller but no response. I have submitted claim to Amazon.
Tip fell apart in less than 2 weeks. I like the thinner barrel and color but that was it. I say do your home work when looking and pay a little more and buy 2 so you have a back up.
I bought this humidifier a while back and loved it at first. In the beginning it worked great and my only complaint was that it was hard to find replacement filters. However, I recently trashed the thing after it woke my up one night making a loud buzzing noise and throwing sparks! It also gave off that burnt electrical smell. I checked out Vicks' and KAZ's websites for a recall, but there isn't one for this model. There's no way I'll even consider buying a replacement just like this one! I'll find a different brand. I value my life and don't want to burn down my house, so this sucker went straight to the trash where it belongs!
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!!!
the dishonesty of printer manufacturers continues to get worse with each new product coming out. For years these guys build these machines to self-destruct the day after the warranty expires or when X number of copies have been printed, they have taken it one step further with this machine. The machine uses really expensive and very small ink cartridges that make very few copies before having to be replaced. Should you happen to remove a cartridge when it is still almost full, the only way to get this printer to work again is to buy a new cartridge the almost full cartridge you took out will no longer work in the machine (I can only guess they designed it this way to prevent users from using refill kits). A set of cartridges came with the printer, I put them in and took them out and put them in again without ever even making one copy and then had to go buy two brand new cartridges at a cost of over [$$$] before the machine would work (at the time I thought I had received defective cartridges), a couple weeks later I removed the almost full cartridges to check the cartridge numbers so I could order some backups, when I put them back in they would no longer work, this is when I realized that this was by design and again had to go buy another new set of cartridges before the printer would work, what a rip-off. There are no warnings of any kind on the machine or in the manual that if you remove a full ink cartridge the ink cartridge will not work when reinstalled. This is immoral and should be illegal. I will never buy another hp product of any kind.
I had read mixed reviews of LaCie but thought I'd give them a try. Well, my first and last time. The drive started going downhill within a couple of months. First, it wouldn't mount a partition on my Mac, then it wouldn't mount at all. In fact, it wouldn't boot up and made a sing-song buzzing noise. Support acknowledged that a drive mechanism had failed. Very helpfully recommended a data recovery service for which I would have had to pay.Why can't they make a decent product so we wouldn't have to worry about losing data? My advice: Avoid LaCie drives! There are many others to choose from.
Arrived within 3 days. Very nice to be free shipping. Installed it into my computer, had a few problems with it I had to fix. Went from 7 frames per second to 13 on World of Warcraft at the lowest graphics. Driver disc did not work, had to find another one of those as well. I have tried the disc and graphics card in multiple computers and still the same result. Called customer service, and they said I could not exchange or return it because I opened it. How am I supposed to know if it works without opening it? To be honest, it'd be well worth saving a little more money to upgrade past this one.
I love the caller ID/phone/alarm/clock combo idea...but I agree with the others, it's hard to read the LCD, it's annoyingly bright, it's too easy to reset the time, and my pet peeve: the phone HANDSET does not fit well/easily into the cradle...therefore it's too easy to bump off and it seems like always off the hook. Good idea that needs alot of redesign!
I purchased two of these cables to have for future use. I recently found a great deal on two 30" (2560x1600) monitors (Dell U3011). If you use these cables, the monitors will display 2560x1600 but text is jagged and choppy making it very difficult to read on the screen. I spent half a day on the phone with Dell thinking it was a driver issue with my video card. Dell ended up sending me two new monitors, which upon arrival, had the same issue. I switched to the cable that came with the monitor, and it worked, text is crisp and easy to read. Now I need to find a high quality 10' cable so I can put the monitor where I want it.
Cheap and still not worth the money I paid. When you hook them over your ears, the buds point to the front of your ear (picture the light on a miner's cap) not down to the inside (ear canal). I tried them on every way possible and couldn't make them point where they were supposed to point. The product description says they isolate sound, but there is no way that can happen without fitting in to your ear canal so the description is not truthful. I recommend buying a non-slip design that is adjustable in some way and not to waste your time or money on these.
I followed the directions exactly to the letter and used great care in handling this item. The results were less than spectacular; matter of fact results were practically non-existant. The remote would not change channels on my sattelite receiver unless I was in the same room as the receiver. In short this item was a waste of my time and effort. I'm happy that Amazon gives a full refund for unsatisfactory performance.
My frame was scratched across the front and along the side, which was not apparent until I opened it.
The other comments about problems with this player are all true. Give this one a miss and buy another brand. I bought a Sony and are very happy after numerous problems with the Panasonic, including pixilation &amp; lockups leading to total failure. Panasonic were totally unresponsive so I cut my loses!!!
As I was planning to take a nice long motorcycle ride I figured it was time to invest in some decent ear buds so I could listen to music along the way rather than just road noise.I did quite a bit of research on the Internet...Motorcycle touring forums, these very Amazon reviews, many many different sites on the subject. It came down to the Etymotics and the Shure E2cs. After reading and re-reading many different reviews, the Etymotics won me over.As soon as they arrived, I popped them in my ears (yes, the recommended way) and plugged them directly into iTunes on my computer.What an incredible let down. Perhaps it's my music background (musician for over 20 years), but I'm fairly certain I didn't hear a lick of bass response from the Etymotics. I mean nothing. I made sure to get a good seal in the ear as recommended and tried several different genres of music - rock, rap, jazz, you name it. There is literally little to no bass response with these ear buds. I then tried different tips to make sure I was getting the best seal possible. Nothing. I then gave them to my wife and asked her to call me a liar. She plugged them into her iPod and agreed 100%. No bass.Bottom line - as others have said here - maybe it's just the "build" of my ears, but these things have no bottom end at all.As a side note, I sent them back to Amazon just hoping they would at least give me a partial refund. In other words, I was so disappointed, I was willing to take a loss on this transaction. (They refunded 100% - Thanks Amazon!).I then purchased the Shure E2c set and was immediately happier. There's bass response! Not to mention they simply seem much more sturdy.Just make sure these are the ear buds you really want for good reason before purchasing. I just don't get the great reviews.
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.
Power button useless shortly after the year warranty was up and display totally gone after 1.7 year use. Product was great while it lasted, but for $500. I expect a longer life.
Another Made in China Sony product. Relatively good sound for the size but not enough power and as a result not enough volume. This is not a unit to party with.For the money one can buy a far better sounding shelf unit with multiple CD trays and a tape deck.Lacks a &quot;pause-resume&quot; function for the CD, clock and alarm features and batteries to make it portable. Radio tuning is not user friendly.I was glad the merchant took it back.
its been months and I never got it. Still holding out Don't think I'll ever get it in the near future.
This product sucks. We have a superfast DSL WAN that works awesome. However, when the Linksys router gets plugged in (routing three computers) our BW drops from 272.8 kbps to a range of 22.5 - 40.0. We checked it on (an internet site's) BW tester.Even if all three of us were up and running - we still can't multiple 40 x3 and get 272.2. We lost 150kbps using it!
I bought this hoping it would be made my iskin and for the price?! Too good to be true. It is not made my iskin. It came in a large envelope and didnt looks right from the beginning. I opened it up, and there was also no iskin logo on it. I knew instantly it was a FAKE. The material is okay. The key cut outs seems to be a bit larger than the keys on my MBP so it does move around a tiny bit. The top comes out of the keyboard area as well as the sides. It doesnt seems straight at all which is just sad. I looked at the keyboard in the dark, and the printed keys on the cover do not match up with the keys on the MBP. That really bothers me since I do most things in a dark room. There is a small chip in the 'G' key which bothers me as well. I only bought it because of the price, and well, I got what I paid for. I think I will only keep it because of the price, so I will live with a crap keyboard cover that was falsely advertised. If I had the extra $20 I would defiantly get a real iskin or better yet the Moshi brand one. I wanted that but could not afford it. Anyways, DO NOT BUY this product. Save the time and effort and just buy the real keyboard cover. I am very unhappy with the buy here.
This is not a multi coated filter. Using this on your lens makes the picture quality come down by 2 notches.If any direct sunlight hits the glass (even if the sun is not withing the picture frame), the whole picture appears washed out. I only bought this because I got this free with my lens purchase. I always buy the sigma multicoated filters for my lenses. They are truely multi coated and reflect a dim green just like the expensive camera lenses. Unfortunately tiffen does not make any true multi coated lenses.
Recieved the chargers in perfect condition. When I used the wall charger, the light came on the charger, but my iPod (4th generation Nano) never charged. Given that it only cost $5, I threw it away and bought a wall charger from the Apple store that worked great.
Completely useless. Only shows a digital display when Ipod is "fully charged" -- how long does YOUR Ipod stay fully charged? Even when showing digital display doesn't actually broadcast. Maxell replaced it with the p-4A for a reason. Amazon shouldn't even be selling this, it makes me distrust Amazon. I got it as a Christmas present but it was bought in October so they won't even take it back.Follow up: After I emailed Amazon, they issued a complete refund, which they refused to do over the phone. Now they just need to pull the product, since they (probably wisely) aren't carrying the P-4A and therefore can't recommend it as an option.
I ordered this product to charge my iPod shuffle and it did not work. I left a review and was sent a new one, which also did not work. I don't know if I just got 2 duds, or if none of the products work period.
This is probably one of the WORST products I've bought in a LONG time! It should be something found in a dollar store -- no joke!PROS:- No batteries needed- Smaller than a bread boxCONS:- No volume (earbuds laying on the table could produce as much sound)- Much larger than it seems in pics- Dangerous to the delicate jack on your MP3 playerAfter reading many of the reviews on here where people complained about the low volume, I thought they probably just had high expectations. I went into it with very low expectations. I expected that this thing would not get any louder than the speaker on a cheap cell phone. However, this thing is SO LOW that my earbuds can produce as much sound from as far away. I can put this up against my ear at full volume and it's still barely loud. I typically keep my volume restricted at about 75% on my iPod. I had to unrestrict it and crank it up to 100% to hear sound in a quiet room. Once you pass about the 80% mark on an iPod, these speakers crackle (but still don't give you enough sound). I am convinced that the company used the cheapest speakers they could find. I know that the speaker in my cell phone is about 10 times louder, eventhough it's about 1/4 of the size of each of these two speakers.The size of this piece of junk is actually much larger than it appears in photos. It's about 4.24"w x 1.5"d x .75"h. It could have very easily been about half of its size (the housing is just a big empty cavity).The jack is mounted rigidly (no swivel, etc.). So, it's always sticking out and when plugged into your MP3 player, it will act as a huge lever, applying force that can easily break the solder points on your MP3 player's audio jack.I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PRODUCT! All I wanted was to listen to podcasts through this thing with my iPod on the table right next to my keyboard -- this isn't going to cut it, at all!
This item was purchased to upgrade an older Toshiba laptop having a 98 OS and no RJ45 port. The Toshiba meets/exceeds system requirements of this TRENDnet Adapter. I installed/verified the win98 driver according to the TRENDnet instructions and then tried to restart the laptop. The OS froze up completely. Nothing worked. I could not shut it down, or take any other action. Finally, I disconnected AC power and ran on the battery power until it was exhausted. Only then could I plug in AC and restart the laptop. I tried installing the TRENDnet driver 3 more times and had the very same result each time. I gave the unit 2 stars because of the very neat packaging and appearance of the unit. I will keep it in case one of my 2 other Toshibas(XP and Vista)developes a broadband connect problem.
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.
OK it might be functional but the plastic odor coming from this item reeked and was so strong that I did not want to put it in my camera bag. The odor has lasted for months. Are you folks aware that chemicals that outgass from electronics and plastics such as the "new car smell" are hazardous to your health? One item will not do you in, but most of us have gadget collections and the total collection of volatile chemicals can over time impact your health in subtle ways you may not recognize as due to these chemicals (fatigue, rashes, "brain fog", mood swings, etc.). I do my best to stay away from smelly gadgets for that reason, I would have returned it but the cost was less than postage. Manufacturers should not make products that pollute the user's environment. Which do you value more, a cheap but functional mini tripod or your health?
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.
Do not buy this card if you have Windows XP Home Edition. I would recommend Microsoft's wireless adapter card if you have Windows XP. It works great, it has never disconnected, and always has 'Excellent' strength.
After typing for eight hours my hands and wrists were very sore. The keys weren't confortable. It looks really cool and I loved the illumination but it was just not comfortable for heavy typing.
I did a lot of research before buying these binoculars. Unfortunately, I should've compared WEIGHT of different options. Bought these for concert-going, but they are way too heavy to lug to a concert! Really wish I'd have gotten lightweight binoculars, with the same viewing capability. Didn't return them right away, so now I'd lose money if I exchanged them. :/Make sure you check weight, if it's important to you!
These cables never worked for me. The IT person in the office said sometimes these cables are too long, which makes them subject to a lot of interference. I ended up buying a USB hub, which worked a lot better for me.
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
I can't even believe that Memorex decided to put this out for the Christmas market season. After mine died, I opened it up to test what had happened in my case, and found that my water-resistant speaker was shot. If Memorex is going to market a radio as a &quot;shower&quot; radio, it needs to be able to withstand at least the amount of steam that you find on a bathroom mirror after a shower. Agreeing with some of the other reviews, I would not recommend this product for anyone, and feel that Memorex has violated my trust with them.
Apparently this cartridge came from France when the troops returned home after WWII. It is old, print quality is worse than a dot matrix, with light areas, streaks and repeating pattern.The paperwork with it indicates that this is a product packaged for France, as all return/recycle labels are for Europe. It is unusable, and since I waited past the return time to actually install it, I'm stuck with this lesson in buying cheap from this seller.It is in what appears to be HP packaging.
I bought this unit for use in Ecuador. Central and South American countries are very basically sketched in the base map. I have owned a Garmin Rino 530 for 3 years, and throughout all my travels through Ecuador I have compiled a very useful database of tracks and routes, which helped me drive through complicated uncharted road shortcuts, important routes, walks, etc...Though the Rino is a very handy piece of equipment, it is too heavy for dashboard mount and the screen too small for practical use in a car, especially in a bumpy 4-wheel drive. I was attracted to the N&uuml;vi 360 because of the large, clear screen and the Bluetooth feature. I was not aware, and it was not noted anywhere in the features list that it did not support tracks.I have tried to use it, but the car icon is always off the marked roads, and orientation based only on waypoints is too hard and imprecise.Unfortunately, in spite of all the other cute features, this is yet another gadget to go to the gadget drawer and stay there forever.Pros:large, sharp screen. Bluetooth. Internal speaker. Good battery life.Cons:NO Route tracking. Useless for countries without a comprehensive road map or off-road use.
Dead just under 2 years after placed in service (actual usage time about 20 months). Powers on now and even provides some limited intermittent function between two computers connected to it but wont talk to the route and will not connect to the net which tells me the up-link port is completely shot and the other ports are about done for. Warranty is for all practical intents and purposes pointless as the customer is expected to pay for shipping both ways and in the end you have a refurbished unit that only carries the original purchase date warranty (i.e. in my case warranty would end on 7/7/2015 with the 5 year warranty this model has) but shipping cost more than buying a new product. I am dropping my review to 2 stars since it did when all is said and done last 20 months which comes out to $1.20 a month at the price I paid and $1 a month at the current price. Final verdict, I will consider getting another one to replace this but only if I can't find one with a better warranty plan for about the same price.See original review below...There isn't really much to say about a switch, it has one simple job and as long as it does it that's what counts (A switch for those who are not certain is easiest to explain by saying it is akin to a power strip, you can plug all the machines you want into to it, but if you don't plug it into a managed source of signal such as a router or server it is like expecting a surge strip to provide power and work when it is not plugged into an AC outlet). If you want to split one LAN Drop (Network plug in) at for example at your entertainment center and hook up your PS3, Cable/Satellite box, Internet ready TV, A/V receiver with internet radio, etc. This is for you because all a switch does is take the one IP address assigned to it by the host system and share it out over all devices connected to it (while they are turned on and seeking connection of course, it doesn't allot bandwidth to devices that are not currently asking for any).Bottom line is this does the job so far and is well constructed, at this very moment unit has been plugged in for almost two weeks and is cool to the touch (I have it wall mounted behind my TV were it gets plenty of airflow) so time will tell but I have seen units like this in multiple brands at customer sites (I'm a network tech) work for years, if this one fails in an abnormally short time I will revise my review to reflect the time and details/circumstances of the failure.
I did get this to work in one way or another. In ce 2002 the memory showed up but no WiFi. I upgraded to CE2003 and the WiFi works, but no memory. The reason I bought this was that J&R expressly said it worked on the 3955. I am a bit disappointed that it isn't fully functional, but the WiFi works, so I guess I will keep it. I hope they update the drivers, but after talking to Sandisk, I am not holding my breath. They weren't too interested in helping me.
The cradle does NOT fix a second generation iPod nano. I bought this for my brand new 8GB black ipod nano, and the curves on the base of the dock keep the nano from seating firmly. Every time I go over a bump, the ipod gets disconnected and stops playing.
My old HP had just died after 11 years of faithful service and it was time for a replacement. Instead of sticking with a tried and true friend, I went with a Lexmark because of the price. Bad Decision! After 45 days, it simply stopped working, With no help at all from Lexmark, it is now sitting in the junkpile where it belongs. I will now crawl back and ask forgiveness from HP.
Received a defective cable. Spent hours trying to figure out why my printer would not print, then I finally tried another cable and it worked fine. After plugging this cable into my scanner, it just caused it to connect and disconnect ever 5 seconds.Disappointing. I would cost me more time and energy to return it at this point.
It worked for about a week then died. No computer could even see the drive. All data was lost and I could not get it back. Do NOT buy this drive at any price.
The mount made by Dension vibrates violently. This is not vibration from my car. I have a new Audi A4. I'mworried that my iPOD is going to break internally from all the motion. Would be better to just lay the i Podon my dash or above ashtray. One of the big selling points of this product involves the controls. You aresuppose to be able to control the iPOD with your stock Audi car stereo. But it only allows you to use 6playlists. Who in the world has only six playlists. What were these people thinking when they designed thisproduct!? Had no idea that this was the case until I purchased the product and had it installed. Do yourselfa favor. Buy an aftermarket car stereo that has a direct plug-in for the iPOD that you can control with theiPOD.
The main photograph with the write up shows the 33120 in a round black base. The base isn't included. What you get is shown in the second picture, just the light on a short gooseneck arm and a USB connector.
The product worked great at first, but after awhile it started freezing on me. If I took out the battery and put it back in it would fix, but now it just freezes on the main screen, or it will get to the music and not play anything. I've done everything I can think of, and even tried looking at the manual, with no luck. Spend the extra money, it's worth it!
Well, everyone was right. I take back anything good I ever said about this piece of crap. The item sucks, the customer service sucks and I'm taking it back today. Instead of calling it a &amp;quot;portable&amp;quot; DVD player, it should be called a &amp;quot;Disposable&amp;quot; DVD Player!!!! It worked beautiful for about a month. After that it's garbage, just like your money. DON'T BUY IT!!!!! You've been warned.
broke after one year from purchasing it and of course the gurantee was over and couldn't fix it.
Very slow and non-functional at times. Tried it with only one item connected so the USB1/2 issues not an issue. Did not work with Ipod-touch, USB 2 memory card reader, creative camera, cannon scanner. It works as a nice nitelight - LEDs all over the place. (same result with 2 computers)
Am replacing this unit with one from ProClip at $60. The Garmin Suction Cup mount is not reliable. Even after repeated cleaning of suction cup and mounting plate, the suction cup will break loose from the base plate, sometimes without the Garmin Unit even attached.
I got a little over 2 years use. Unfortunately, that is a year over the manufacture's warrantee.After a year, the read out was dropping sections making it was difficult to read what station you were on. But hey, I only used it for a few radio stations.But for months it has been unreadable.The other day the volume decreased to hardly audible and it was impossible to get to a listening level. (yeah, I took the battery out and put it back in after a min. as the trouble shooting guide indicated) It was always a little difficult to charge an ipod in. It doesn't mate well with the ipod classic. You have to play with it.The sound was mediocre. I would look for another unit or if anything goes wrong, send it back fast.From the good reviews, maybe just bad luck for me.
haD TO TAKE IT OFF AS THE LENS FLARE WAS RIDICULOUS...I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT ...pay a little more get something better
Been having the same problem every one else has with Version 4At first it seems to work great then if you use IM or ICQ etc. BINGO it seems to lockup. Using a WET 11 on upstairs DELL.On my second unit and after about 2 hours it went &quot;South&quot;. Weird thing also happened..lost connection them my e-mail computer (DURON 1.0G) dialed up ISP through telco modem and made connection, then unit seemed to &quot;unlock&quot;. This firmware has to have bugs for sure. Having set up wired LINKSYS Routers before and had mostly no problems with FTP or AIM. BEFW11S4 V4 needs a firmware update or a technical bulletin explaining what settings are needed to keep it working online. Rebooting seems to fix for a while 1/2 Hour to 8 Hours (overnight). Most likely will returnit for a wired unit and a stand alone access point. Have 4 computers on this unit 3 wired 1 wireless.
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.
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!
The unit works fine, but is only useful if your DC power source is a straight shot down, allowing you to read the numbers on the transmitter. On my Explorer, the power source is on the left side of the passenger footwell, meaning that I have to get out of the car, open the passenger door, and crouch down low in order to see the numbers on the transmitter. Without a flexible head on the unit, it is not at all practical for a large number of situations.
The set works well for the flowering tea pods, and for those only. The photo shows an infuser for use with loose leaf teas but it does not allow water in; there are simply a series of scratches along the base of the infuser that do not go all the way through the glass. If you wish to use this for loose leaf teas, do yourself a favor and get a good stainless steel sieve and just toss the leaves into the pot.
got no further than trying to install batteries....am getting sick and tired at all the junk imports from china....this clump of dog poo is headed back to the store...
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.
I would imagine it was the cheap, crummy power supply, but mine wouldn't even light up...dead...One wonders why a $200 component can't run on 110 volts? I'd try it again if they re-worked the power supply, but not if I have to use a DC adapter like a $3 item.
Bought 2 of these last year. Took about 40 photos the other day of various flowers to download for my wife.Put the chip into my laptop card reader and started looking at the pictures and all of a sudden I started getting those little beeps you get when you plug in a new card, etc.. And then, it was gone. Took out an reloaded, nothing. Put back into my camera (Nikon D5000 ) error message, card defective! As with others, not a lot of use on the card, it just died.Ordered new SanDisk cards last night and will be pulling my other transcend cards. Less expensive ? they were but consideringthe results, far too costly.
I would not buy these again! A friend of mine had them and they looked cool so I gave them a shot but the order got here late and one of the earplugs didnt even work. I guess its a miss or hit with these, and I hate products like that. I got the 71 Fontopias and I love those now. Much better.
Bought this product as a Christmas gift for my husband. It was a good price compared to local retailers, and the seller was highly rated. Product arrived packaged well, no shipment damage. On Christmas, my husband tried to use the GPS, and it says there are no maps. When he registered the item online, the website listed the map it is supposed to be loaded with, but the GPS only gives you an error message saying there are no maps. Wish I had bought it locally, so we could have exchanged it before our road trip to see relatives. Very disappointed in the product.
I agree with the other reviews. What was once a great product is now ruined. The bittering agent has me hacking my lungs out and I can't get the taste out of my mouth. I literally feel sick. I will NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT AGAIN.
i bought this in feb and it brokedown in oct, terrible!! not worth the money i spent.
When you buy a used item you take the 50/50 chance that what the seller says is true. I bought this item from a private individual. The player eats batteries like termites eats rotten wood. I was using Duracell batteries and the battery indicater shut the system down after only four hours of play. THe batteries were dead, I measured the voltage. Last, the manufacture does not have a product support system for their products.
I bought a similar Samsung set in January of this year and had a problem with it within the first month and a half (unfortunately I had bought it before moving to a new house and didn't set it up until we were settled in, my mistake and at that point it couldn't be returned). The picture is "grainy" (for lack of a better term, it's actually grainy/sparkly/generally terrible looking) on all sources. Oh well, although it can't be returned I can use Samsung's warranty and have the problem fixed, I'm not concerned at this point. Samsung set up an appointment with a local TV repair place and they came out and looked at the set. The tech didn't know what the problem was and decided that the screen needed to be replaced (he insisted it was on backward and that was what was causing the poor picture). Weeks later the tech returned with a new screen but scratched the new one while trying to install. ALthough I would need a new screen (he also scratched the original trying to put it back in the set) we noticed that the problem was still present with the new screen in place and the tech decided it was a problem with the light engine. Again I wait for weeks while a new screen is ordered and finally he returns with the screen - but no new light engine. The screen is replaced, nothing is better and the tech leaves. Throughout the entire process I had been contacting Samsung and telling them I didn't think that the service person knew how to fix the problem and this was just more proof. I called Samsung yet again, they called the service center (who said that it was fixed, even though it definitely was not and the light engine was never mentioned again), and customer support (supposedly executive customer support) said they would have to find a new service center. Again I wait weeks for a call back, finally I have to call Samsung to find out the status. I was asked to send in digital pictures of the problem so I did, but with the caveat that the resolution of my camera can probably not pick up the problem that I am seeing.Anyway, last week I was called by Samsung and they have finally decided that my set is "in spec". They made this decision based on a few lower quality digital pictures and refuse to service my set for this problem. I am stuck at this point with a TV that does not have a sharp picture and there is nothing I can do about it other than spend more money on a new set.Before you buy any Samsung product I would suggest thinking long and hard. They do make some quality products but if you have a problem with it I would not expect their warranty service to help you in any way whatsoever.
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.
I just received the Microsoft Internet Keyboard PRO today as a gift. After connecting it and trying to run the install program I received the message that the software is incompatible with this version of Windows (I have Windows ME). The message gives a link to Microsoft for a download, but the link does not work. As I type this the spacebar is sticking. When I tried to download new software the time required will be over two hours. (This is with a cable modem.) The technical data for this item says it is compatible with Windows ME, but does not say a download is required.
Bought 4 of these batteries and the Kodak charger less than 10 mos ago for a Sony DSC camera. By the 2nd or 3rd charge batts lasted for only 10-15 non flash shots. Yesterday I took a pair out of charger and they were dead after 4 non flash shots with in 15 min. Non rechargable AA's do more than 100 shots in this camera.
Ordered this for my daughter for Christmas. It's cute with the snap-on clothes, face, and hair for the music player. But then it only played for literally about 2 minutes and stopped. We were not able to turn it back on again. A big disappointment.
I'm sold on DLP technology and own other DLP TVs. I thought replacing the projector lamp in this TV with a cool, quiet, long lived LED cluster would just make a DLP TV that much better...but apparently not. After about 2 weeks the picture went all red which cycled to green and then went black. Currently awaiting a Samsung recommended repairman to visit next week. Hopefully it will be something simple. I still believe that DLP is the best TV technology available today and replacing a bulb, fan and color wheel with a LED cluster is still a great idea but poor execution on Samsung's part. After the repair and some use I'll report back with another review.REVISED REPORT...The repairman called back and said he was ordering the parts and would call to schedule an appointment when he got the parts. Samsung obviously must know what the problem is since they did not even need to examine the TV to order the parts. The repairman called several days later and had the parts, then came out and installed a new LED module and the TV works as good as new, actually better than new since it didn't work very well when it was new. It's been a few weeks now and all seems well but I guess time will tell. If it should fail in the future you can be sure I'll report it here.
The Camera is a piece of trash, it will not allow the picture to be taken unless it's sensor finds enough light or if there is too much light, it will not take the picture. You must move around all over the place looking for a green light to come on. Then the picture looks like crap and says nothing that if you had taken it 3 inch. to the left, it would have been worst. The Voice Album software is unstable and crashes with HP printer drivers. The USB function is then useless. The recorder is cheap in sound w/ the worst point and click camer...it should not even be called a camera slaped together with make shift software
Device unexpectedly stopped working after 9 months. Has not been thru a washing machine, fallen in the ocean or been run over by a truck! Just nestled in my briefcase. Bullet-proof case is great gimick, but this device is unreliable as a backup for "road" files. Might be better off using your PDA with a large SD card.
July 2006. After testing the Jwin, Griffen 30BK, Edge DiskGO, and the Kensington Pico, and the MITO, the MITO wins hands down. The JWIN is not plug and play and presented quite a bit of static, the Griffin could not muster the volume, as was the case with the Kensington, and the Edge was just a P.O.S., with no stereo transmission, and a battery door that would not close. My test was specifically for transmission to a Panasonic Boom box, used while on vacation. In both N.J. and N.C., the MITO performed well, with little static, and plenty of volume for those late night jam sessions after the kids and wives were asleep. Go with the MITO, you won't be sorry.
HP has the WORST customer service of any company of any kind that I have ever dealt with. I have never called without having spent at least one hour on the phone with them before the various extensions in India, none of whom are helpful. And once the service is complete the computer is usually returned with more problems than they were origionally sent with. I would never buy another HP again.
I have had this for about 8 months now and the speakers just quit on me the other day. They had very little volume when they did work and now all I hear is loud buzzing. I wish I had not wasted my money. If you do buy this, do yourself a favor and save all documentation for the eventual return you WILL make.
This is a review for the classic version. The cooling pad works well initially, however the usb connector shorted out after a few months. I ordered a new cord from the Antec site, and the same thing happened within the same timeframe. I'd strongly recommend looking for a different cooling pad.
Terrible quality. This was packaged in a generic plastic bag. It did not come in a Nikon retail package. The item appeared to be okay, until I actually used it outside in the daylight. It turned out to have a milky appearance and was very difficult to see through. I couldn't use it. I had to pull it off and I will never use again. I called and left a message with A&R Photo and they never returned my call. Time passed and I did not return wihin the 14 day window, so I guess I'm stuck with it. It didn't cost a lot but I wouldn't buy again, especially from A&R.
Multi-coated lenses help reduce reflections off the filter glass, something this doesn't have. It is almost guaranteed to detract from any image where a strong light source (sun, street lights, Full moon, etc) is in front of the plane of the camera. it will protect your lens at the cost of your shots. Better to look for a multi-coated lens. Pretty easy to find for less than 20 in 52mm thread.
I probably should have read more than the ten reviews I did, but I was very disappointed with this device. Not only does it require a computer, but the computer must be on and signed-in to Skype to work. Basically, for Windows this adapter adds a new audio in and out device which can be used in Skype. I would not have purchased this if I had understood its limitations. I had no driver problems using Win XP and the latest driver from the web.
I saw this camera demonstrated on a shopping channel. I was convinced how well it performed with all these functions. The biggest disappointment and the biggest lie is the advertised "takes up to 5 mega pixel pictures. I don't think so. The pics look to be no more than 2 mega pixels. If you want a "toy" that takes stills, movies, MP3 player and is a digital voice recorder than this is the one for you.. great for your 10 year old daughter.
The casic disc title printer i purchase works fine if you are not trying to print fast.also you are going to have to purchase a lot of toner because they don,t last long.
I purchased this product because I own a toshiba laptop that I am quite pleased with. Just because a company makes a good laptop doesn't mean their other products are good. My wife and I watch movies pretty regularly. Sure enough, after about a year of use, the dvd player has increasingly been giving "bad disc" errors. I wish I had read the reviews before buying. Oh well. Sorry Toshiba, you can have your player back.
This keyboard has small keys and doesn't stand up enough. It worked fine but I wasn't comfortable with it. The legs that make it stand are not high enough and I don't like typing with a flat keyboard. Didn't like the feel of the keys either. Like I said, it worked just fine with no problems but the feel of it wasn't what I wanted. Just not happy with it.
I bought this product for a great price but I really don't like the product. Only because it's awkward and I don't have big enough ears for them. The speaker itself is fine if I push it in my ears but who wants to spend time pushing the speakers in their ears to improve the sound quality? Because they are too big the sound suffers. I've already tossed the box so I guess I'm stuck with them. The company itself did a great job getting it to me but I probably will not be using the these headphones because they are uncomfortable and I would not recommend them to anyone. Sorry...
Immediately out of the box the lens had a few bits of the styrofoam that it comes shipped in. But for the life of me I couldn't get it clean. The coating literally attracts the dust. I couldn't blow or wipe it clean. It would just move from one section to another like it wouldn't let the dust go. And dust kills a good photo! I also don't know a single professional (I mean the ones who work for National Geographic, SI, etc) who use one to protect their lens.
Beware, this amp is only 80 watts x 2 and 150 watts x 1 bridged. It doesn't put out much bass at all, even with the bass boost all the way up. If you're looking to shake your neighborhood this will not do it. I haven't had any overheating issues though. this would be a good little amp to power one sub with modest sound but not for someone who wants real ground shaking bass. I just counted my losses and went with an alpine m500.
I truly would NOT waste your money on this DVD. I wanted the long life battery, and that's the only good thing about this player. Picture and sound are NOT good at all. I have a much cheaper Panasonic portable DVD player that has features way superior to this thing. Too bad the battery life is not as long. I am returning it soon. My advise DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PLAYER.
Very easy hook up, etc. First day A & B speaker buttons stuck and would not pop out. Tried repeatedly to no avail. C & D worked properly, over and over. Returned and will try another brand.
The HD201 rests on the lowest rung of Sennheiser's product line - inexpensive closed headphones with a cheap plastic design and a sound that lags behind its competition in this price range. The sound has surprisng range, but the trebles can be irritating, with a hollowness that can't be overcome by any combination of music and volume. The pads are passably comfortable, and of course, they're composed of an inexpensive leatherette.Most listeners seem to prefer the Koss KSC35 or 75, but many headphone designers have products that surpass these. But these do have one thing going for them - name recognition - and that (with its price) might enough for them to push a few extra units. But if you're expecting a miracle from these headphones, it's probably best to look for your sonic miracles elseware.
I bought this specifically for Dragon Naturally Speaking. It makes a myriad of mistakes, even after spending days with it, it was still mistaken t's for v's and other similar mistakes. This is all after I went through 5 very long training sessions in Dragon. Don't be fooled by the fact that 'Voice Recognition' is in the product title, it is not a good choice unless you ONLY want to use it for Windows voice commands, which it's able to do most of the time because there are only so many things you can say.As for audio quality, it's OK, but not as good as a Logitec that I bought locally from Walmart. That goes for the voice recognition as well. I actually returned the Logitech specifically becuase of the positive VR reviews on this. The Logitec was by far better in both cases, yet still not good enough for VR. It's time to buy quality, no more cheap fixes.
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've been on a quest to find the perfect sounding earbuds. Needless to say I'm still searching. The best I've found so far are the Sony DRE10IP.
Cheap price was what I was looking for...maybe too cheap. Got here quickly, just the cable does not work...But the price was so low I am just going to eat it and go to Best Buy.
I bought this subwoofer and lasted 2 yeras. whatever you repair is $150 so get and extension warranty or rent it, its cheaper
Unfortunately this crappy keyboard comes without USB output. As result, if you are connecting it to a laptop, or desktop that do not have anymore PS/2 inputs most probably it is not going to work.I was forced to buy a PS/2 to USB adapter, but now it can offer only very limited functionality. So, try to avoid it if your machine does not have any PS/2 inputs available.
I purchased this product after reading a lot of Amazon review and thought this was going to be easy to set up and troubleshoot. Well to Linksys's credit I had no problems hooking the router to my DSL model and my 2 computers (1 desktop and 1 laptop). Even my internet connection works great and setting up everything took very little time. But I've been having nothing but PROBLEMS with email!. There is a whole lot of trouble getting and sending mail. Calling Linksys and getting someone to help you is literally impossible. Even after they call you back after 4 days (yes, 4 days) their tech support agents are quite incompetent.Most DSL providers do not support a DSL router, so you are stuck. I am still trying to fix my email and its over a month since I bought this product. I would suggest that you check out other products (esp. how good their tech. support is) before purchasing Linksys.
Based on reviews, I actually read the fine print, five page Terms & Conditions before buying. Glad I did. For example, any use in a Commercial Setting voids coverage. Not just a formal office mind you, business use at a home office voids it too. Accidents are also excluded.Bottom line is you'll probably have to thread the eye of a legal needle to get benefit from this thing. May the force be with you.
My unit's sound quality was terrible. No bass, just sounded like an old transistor radio.Also, where you plug in the headphone did not make a solid connection. Don't know if it was just my unit but it's going back.
Remember trying to tune old fashioned VCRs? This machine does all the tuning automatically, but the first SLV-N900HF I bought with all of its awsome electronic features would not play a tape with any decent picture quality. Black and white, for example- was just that, not too many grey tones inbetween. In color movies,everything looked like the tropics with purple skies and flourescent skin tones. This clearly was defective and so I brought it back.and got a replacement brand new sealed SLV-N900-HF.As I set up the second new machine, it seemed more like an inexpensive walkman than the very best VCR Sony makes. It looks cheap with an unimpressive finish overall. The LCD screen replaces the older large symbols for video setting and for tape-in with tiny ones that are very hard to see.This machine had good picture quality. It might have even been as good as my old machines were, but unfortunately, this VCR would not activate my cable box through the =hole in the head= infa red emitter on top. Here in tthe big city we have cable boxes (the cable companies want to make the U.S. all cable box equipped, I hear so it will be more difficult to =steal=cable channels.) Instead of using a cable mouse as all previous Sony VCRs, this one cheapened even that inexpensive accessory by building it in.The Sony Control ports on the back (used for your home theater so you can tether all of your componants through the receiver) are now reduced to an in-port only so you can't hook up your old cable mouse should you want to. The problem here is if you have your VCR set up with the cable box on the other side of the room, or in a different part of your home theater array-as Sony says you need to do(and this is correct) you now have to reconfigure all your wiring so that your cable box sits on top of the VCR--- and you have to move it around to find the =sweet spot= because the off-center infa red emitter window has to be able to transmit signals to the sensor of your cable box. I know that the SLV-N-900 can do this, because the first mahcine I had worked. It was slow as a snail, requiring you to punch in one numeral, then wait till it was good an ready to transmit to the cable box, and only then, with one number already up, could you enter the second digit of the channel you want. Hurry up! if you are too slow about it the channel will revert to the previous one you had tuned in. Some fun. Ufortunately, the new machine would not access the cable box at all. And I tried everything including phoning for technical help.My fiirst experience working on a VCR was in a TV station in 1965, and once home VCRs became available, I got the first one I could. Once Sony went into VHS (Remember that Sony had the Beta system originally) I bought only Sony VCRs. I always found them to be reliable, and in fact, my only reason for buying new ones has been to upgrade my system.My oldest Sony VCR is still cranking out the miles of tape plaiyed for my freind's son. The SLV-N900HF is the first defective VCR I ever got from Sony, and to get two of these must mean something about quality control. Each VCR I got from Sony had electronic improvements that made for more impressive features and better quality. This machine goes back a few, with its overall cheapness.And the fact that I got two of these with different defects has to be like getting hit by lightning twice.
My first two black 15 cartridges worked pretty well in my HP Deskjet 3820 then the third one started to indicate low fluid level and stopped printing. I replaced it with a new cartridges but it refused to work at all. While repeatingly trying to reinstall it as tech support suggested, the etch tore. When examing the inside of the printer, I found that black ink had splattered around inside the mechanism area indicating a leakage. The next new cartridge would not work either. $$ wasted. Tech support said to have the printer repaired -- ya sure (after only one year of moderate home use and the warantee had ran out). Printer repair would cost me more a new one.
Not sure what the problem is, but this cable will not work with either of the two Western Digital Passport drives I tried. It works with a Nikon D200, so it isn't just "broken," but it will not spin the drive in the Passport. Other USB cables of the same length, plugged into the same ports, work perfectly.
Unfortunately, it is going back. I was so enthusiastic about the Harmony 1000; the small size, color touch screen, learning capability, vast database of brands and models, charging station, etc. However, after using the remote for several days I found the remote requiring more precise aiming and attention than my older Sony RM-AV3000 touch screen. I can point the Sony in almost any direction and it finds the target, not the Harmony 1000. Actually, the Harmony screen instructs you to "continue pointing at the device" while performing an activity. Additionally, I found it interesting that with the vast database of brands and models that Logitech did not know that my television (listed and accepted in their database) did not know that my TV required a cycling of inputs. With that example, I programmed the Harmony activity to watch a DVD, however, when turning on the TV it powers on to the last used input, not the input required for watching a DVD. Although I eventually resolved the issue, the remote required an additional 30-50 seconds of "direct aim" at the TV to cycle through and end at the correct HDMI input. In another example, my cable box DVR was successfully identified by Logitech, however, the activities for watching cable had some 8 levels within the activity (like a folder inside a folder inside a folder, etc.) If you want the function on page 8, you have to press the arrow down key eight times to find the function. With that said, I also found that functions with names that exceed 5-6 characters are truncated, thus making it difficult to figure out what the button does. For example, two function buttons are side-by-side on the remote, both functions perform differently, however, if they both have the same first 5-6 characters, that is all you see (e.g., PowerON and PowerOff both appear as Power......you now have to guess?)HONESTLY, I am lazy and impatient when it comes to entertainment. The objective is to get the movie going, not waiting for a remote to turn on the system. Besides, when you get comfortable in your favorite chair or sofa, who wants to reach for a remote that requires so much attention? I'll keep my Sony, it's not color, but it gets the job done and in half the time.
It looked cool, so I bought it. However, the second week it began to hum intermittently, and the volume fluctuates. I am able to get it to stabilize after several power off/on sequences.DON'T BUY IT!
I would like to save you from the embarrassment of giving this DVD player to anyone and then finding out that it broke only 6 months later. The act that caused the break down was moving the player from one room to another. Before it broke all together, it skipped, froze, wouldn't eject, didn't respond to remote comands, or did so very slowly. Get a name brand you have heard of; the difference in customer support is worth every penny extra you may pay for it. I have purchased a JVC, a Samsung and a Panasonic DVD player, each for under $150, all of which satisfactorily reached their first anniversary of purchase with ease. This Oritron player is a waste of money.
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've captured my video using the Plextor ConvertX M402U Digital Video Converter (which comes with the WinDVD Creator software) to my hard drive, but I am unable to create a DVD. The software acts like it is recording to the DVD, but then just freezes up. I've also tried capturing directly to a DVD, and again, the software indicates that it is recording, but does nothing! In both cases, it writes something to my DVD, because the DVD's are now unusable!Unfortunately, the Plextor Digitial convertor will only let me capture video with WinDVD. I'm sure that once I get it captured and on my hard drive that I could use other tools to edit and then burn a DVD (maybe?), but my real interest is to capture and burn directly to a DVD (less time consuming!). The real issue is "why" the WinDVD software will not work - I have a brand new system with no conflicting software (that I am aware of)! I have a new Windows XP system with all of the service packs, DirectX 9.0, and all of the firmware and software updates for the converter and WindDVD. I have a DVD +RW burner (which InterVideo/WinDVD claims that they have tested with!) and am using +R media, which is supposed to work! I've even tried a different brand of media, but get the same results. Both Plextor and InterVideo (WinDVD) support is almost non-existent!In fact, InterVideo has refused ANY support, saying that because the software is bundled with the Plextor converter, it's their problem! Plextor has been no help! I have been truly AMAZED at the lack of support and at the fact that I was shipped the converter and the software with KNOWN software and firmware updates required - without any indication/documentation telling me to check for updates! I had to spend many days of research and e-mails with Plextor technical support to find that out!! None of which has resolved my problem!
Well it didn't work, so I'd say thats a pretty big problem.What a POS.Avoid, buy something else or nothing, you'll get the same result.
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.
I ordered 2 of them thinking that one should work. but I was wrong. but i do like the was usb adapter.
I bought a pair of these a few weeks ago to replace the pair I purchased a year ago and they are not the same. Last years earphones were great, better comfort, super audio quality, I use them with a i pod nano for motorcycling and running, The new ones are terrible in comparison. A little less comfortable (there is a difference in the quality of the rubber tips) and the sound on the new replacement pair is what I would expect from a pair of $10.00 earbuds from Wallmart. No low frequency sound like the old pair had. I just wish I would have checked for some reviews before buying the replacements, but thought I was buying the same product as the year before and I was wrong. I would send these back but I waited to long to try them out.
Short and sweet: Be aware that the head of this charger is too wide to fit in the charging slot of an iPod Touch if you are using an Otterbox Defender case.
the recorder record and play ok but two things I am disappointed:1. the battery is not included even thought the package claims it does.2. the battery indidcator does not work well. It would show full charge and then unexpectedly, recoding was interrupted with low charge displayed. However, after one powers cycly the unit, the battery shows full charge again.
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.
Price was good, fit and finish was suburb, unfortunately its whats inside that counts and in this case I wish I spent the money for the real deal. Worked ok for a few weeks, then just started dying out of the blue. Finally, even when the computer was plugged in half the time I couldnt power up and or it would die. I actually took it in to get looked at because I was afraid I had some virus or something that my software missed. As soon as I started explaining things to tech he pulls out the battery, plugs the laptop in without the battery, and bingo. Started to short or something inside the battery itself apparently.
I had order this product for Christmas and had recieved the kettle pot cracked, I'm not sure if they handled it wrong or what but it was a disappointment. Maybe it was just my luck I recieved the broken one, not sure.
I bought the T60 battery that was supposed to be a new Lenovo Battery. It was 75% full (must have been used and returned by somebody else) and it lasted only 2 hours. My original T60 battery that I got from Lenovo lasted 3 hours. I can only assume I was sold either a used or refurbished battery. I wasn't able to contact MCL because they have no customer service (Amazon doesn't have this either). I wouldn't recommend buying from MCL. If you have a problem, there is nobody to speak with.
I bought this unit at ABC Warehouse and could not believe the price, I had the wife pick it up on the way home from work and connected it to my system as soon as she brought it in the house.I used to work for a cable company and I know all the in and outs for hooking these things up.After it was all plugged in and ready to go we checked the picture, it was unbelievably dark and washed out!I fiddled with it (hoping I could change the brightness etc... of the tuner) but to no avail. Thinking it was a "bad" unit I sent the wife back to exchange it for another, got it home hooked it up, same thing.Wanting the unit basically to record shows for my daughter I checked to see if I got the same dull washed out picture when I actually did some recording. To my dismay the picture quality was just as bad on the recorded media as it was from the tuner.As nice as the price was I had to return it yet again.I personally took it back and talked to the manager at the store and he pointed to a pile of returns with customers complaining not only of the picture, but sound quality also.Needless to say I did not give it a third try.My advice? Stay away from this one it is a headache.I now have an order in for the CyberHome and will leave feedback when I evaluate it after some weeks /months of use.Hope this saves you the headache I had to put up with concerning this unit.Best of luck!
Poorly designed. There is no easy way to keep the case attached to the camera while shooting, if desired. No opening for the safety cord to run through.
A month ago beforq buying these headphones I bought Sennhesier HD448, nothing to do with this type of headphones, they are around-ear and they hang on your head, the point I wanna reach saying this is that the Sennhesier didn't had enough bass for my likeness, but they had a beautiful detailed sound, after owning them for 2 months I wanted something bassy to hear those Eminem songs which I love and sound great with a nice pair of bass headphones, which my Sennheiser's weren't. So I decided to try these because they just have Bass on theor name. They arrived late and after trying them with different songs I regret of buying these headphones, they sound so loud and cheap, I couldn't enjoy any music with them. I deffinitely don't reccomend these at all. A pair of cheap headphones which sound really great were Sony Mdr-Ed12Lp, they are cheaper and you can enjoy any kind of music with them.
Unless you are buying these for a child or you have a small head, don't buy them. I could barely get them around my head. I have given them to my five year old daughter and they fit her perfectly. The headphones also light up with the music, again appealing to my year old but not me.
I have had this Polk 505 Subwoofer less than two years. It has been returned twice because the amp. needed replaced. It has been about 6 months since the last repair and it has failed again. I never had the volume very loud or abused the sub.in any way that would have caused failure so many times. I have already spent enough on shipping to have purchased another one so I cannot recommend buying this product.
I wish I had read some of the reviews before I bought this Sony product. For the record I am a big Sony fan. My TV (Sony Vega) and all of my surround speakers are Sony. My amp is Sony. My DVD player is Sony, etc.. So I thought that I would be safe if I bought this Sony device. Wow, was I wrong. I could only get the FM functionality to work, that's it! The software was very complicated and as others have stated, as the sony software assumes you are a song pirate and forces you to validate the songs you already have on your computer.. After 3 hours of trying to get my MP3's from my IBM laptop to me Sony Network Walkman I gave up. I am returning this tomorrow.
I was pretty excited about getting this mp3 player; most of the reviews I had read indicated that it was a good choice. Indeed, I was pleased to find a flash player that was expandable (I purchased a 256 MB card to use with it), had a voice recorder, and allowed me to listen to the radio. And I was (mostly) satisfied with the player. I wasn't entirely pleased with the sound quality However, given that the player operates on only on AAA battery, I didn't have high expectations to begin with. Furthermore, switching from the included ear buds to a higher quality pair or sony ear buds did improve the sound.What disappointed me the most about the FL100 wasn't actually the player, it was the software. To be perfectly blunt, the included software is terrible. The first time I attempted to upload mp3's to the player, the software crashed, forcing me to reformat the players internal memory. Subsequent attempts weren't much more successful. Inevitably, I was never able to get all of the files I wanted on to the player (although not for lack of space). There wasn't a single time I attempted to upload music that the software didn't crash. Sometimes, the software and the player would indicate that there were no files, but almost all of the memory was full. Other times, the files would be there, and then disappear. Needless to say, it was an exercise in frustration to even put enough files on the player to get me through an hour long trip to the gym. Uploading 20 files easily took an hour or more.Since none of the other reviews I had read indicated that this had been a problem, I attempted to contact the MPIO technical support. Repeated emails remain unanswered. I have since given up on attempting to use the player, resigned to the fact that I wasted my money. I recently received a mini iPod as a birthday gift, and the difference is like night and day. If you are considering purchasing an mp3 player, I highly recommend spending the extra money to get an iPod. Although it does not have a radio tuner or a voice recorder, many of the other features are compatible, and the iTunes software is incredibly easy to use. And you'll never have to worry about having a constant supply of AAA batteries.
This product is alright. It comes with a screen protector but it never stays in place. The screen protecter actually scratched my iPod more than it protected it. It also doesn't form fit very well to the ipod itself. If your going to spend this much money on a case spend it in a different place.
This is the worst scanner. I constantly have problems with it reading documents and please, don't tell me it's my computer,it isn't. It's not too bad with photos but certainly not the quality you'd expect. The support, is there support? I've never had a response to any of my inquiries. All in all I would never purchase another one.
I installed and followed the instructions exactly for this product and it did not improve the performance of AM stations at all. I was surprised based on the advertisement but it was a waste of $ and I have returned it.
Usually you plug an item like this and it installs itself. Not so with this reader. I used the enclosed CD with no luck. I then went to the manufacter's site and downloaded the latest driver and it still does not work. I emailed the company for advice and have not received a reply after three days time.You are better off buying the ScanDisk 5 in 1 reader for half the price. I plugged that in and had to do nothing, it just works. I give this product four thumbs down!
I bought this as a 2nd monitor for my iMac G5 (yes you can have two monitors with an iMac - google it - ) and the color balance was not good, neither was the contrast. I adjusted everything I could but the colors just did not come close to the iMac ... so ... even though it was a great price... I had to send it back.
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!
This WILL NOT WORK with an ipod video or a iphone or an ipod touch ( I tried it with all) I bought this to charge my iphone and it seemed like it had the correct attachment, however the other end is firewire which WILL NOT charge the iphone.....the iphone will say incompatible. I don't know why it matters but it does. Maybe if you have an old black and white ipod this will work
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...
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?
Before I purchased Garmin 650, I didn't have any GPS, so my travels were based on Google or Mapquest maps. Garmine 650 cheated me thrice by giving incorrect information. Yesterday I took my family to South Lake Tahoe, CA. We been there 4-5 times and this was our first visit to Tahoe after the Garmin purchase. The configuration on the GPS was set for the Fastest Time(Factory settings). We thought we would follow our new travel companion (Nuvi 650) although it misbehaved earlier times. It took a different route and we reached 5 hours later at the destination. Instead of pretty straight route I680-I80-US50 it showed us Pittsburgh,Antioch,Stockton, Lodi and what not and finally put us on 50 without touching I80 at all. Even though we followed the route, intermittently it gave us Off-Route and recalculated the routes so many times.While coming back as soon as we reached I80 Nuvi asked us to take a different route and the estimated travel time was showing 3 hrs 45 mins(fastest route). But since we knew the route, we followed I-80 and after a while recalculated and showed estimated time as 3 hrs 15 mins.I am not satisfied with this GPS and would not recommend this. I guess I have to take the print(Google or Mapquest) for long distance travel.
I purchased one one of these units some time ago and it never worked right. It would work for a few seconds in my car stereo before being automatically ejected with an error indicating that the "tape" had become unwound.
I'm a DJ who's going prime time and looking to upgrade my equipment but save a few bucks too. So I bought this turntable because it was close to the standard Technics. Obviously not close enough. I connected the Audio-Technica to my system and started to spin, cut, scratch and back-spin. After 2 minutes I unhooked the turntable, repacked it and shipped it back to Amazon for a refund. The needle weight was off or something because the cartridge scraped into my record. The torque was slow and weak on cuts and spinbacks. The turntable handled like a car without power steering. DJs, stick to the OG...Technics 1200.
For the price that Linksys charge this adapter is a can-do-without. Priced at 40 bucks, you can buy yourself a way better card. I already had a pc card (an airlink wireless g one $13) but this card was put on sale at staples for 5 bucks, without rebates. If you see this deal again and your network is wireless-b, I say go for it. Being so expensive elsewhere, I thought I'd go for it as a backup, or a main one if the quality is near its price (my network was -b so the -g from airlink was not needed). It was worth five dollars, but no where near 40 or even 20. When upstairs connecting to my downstairs network, the signal was poor or good at 2 bars, while my airlink could go at 4 bars without very good signal and fast speed. The speed was not needed for internet because my dsl only goes 1.5 mbs, but I transfer large files through my laptop, mostly vids, and the slowness was just not tolerable. Plus, I thought that this card could go on linux and run airsnort, but this failed me too. For five dollars, this may be a worthy investment for connectivity, but if you buy it for anywhere near what other stores are selling it for, you should go back, demand a refund, and slap the spit on the salesmen ;).
First off let me tell you that when this camera is working it is great. The pictures are great the ease of use is great, everything about it is great................except! I had this camera for 6 months and then it started going south. The drive to zoom was not functioning right, so I sent it back to cannon who fixed it and fixed it in a very timely manner. Everything was back to normal and the camera was making me very happy again. Then about 8 months later............it stopped working, completely. It would not even turn on. So I contacted cannon and the email I got back shocked me. They told me that there was nothing they could do because it had been a year since I had bought the camera, and they proceeded to tell me that if I sent in my A610 with $120 they would send me a refurbished A520. Are you freakin kidding me, a refurbished A510 and $120, I can buy a BRAND NEW A510 for under $100. So the point of the story is that I had read many reviews like mine and ignored them, do not ignore this one. If you buy I would strongly suggest getting some kind of extended warrenty so you do not waste $300 like I did.
While shopping for a new 20" TV, I originally purchased this one because of its good looks and extra features (including flat screen) that the more established brands at this price point lacked. I decided I'd give it a chance. It was a mistake.After bringing it home, I found that the screen showed faint horizontal lines moving across it while hooked up to my DVD player...not too noticable, but annoying for a brand new TV with a supposedly premium picture. The speaker quality was poor, and the volume needed to be turned up quite a bit to be reasonably audible, a problem made worse by the remote control which only worked when pointed head-on at the TV.I then heard a crackling noise coming from the speakers, which would sometimes become so loud as to cancel out what was on TV. I realized that it varied when I moved around near the TV, as if it were some sort of interference. Upon turning the volume way up, I heard the faint sound of a radio station. This was not due to an antenna, as there was none.It was at this point that I decided to return the TV, and exchanged it ... No horizontal lines, no radio interference, much better picture and sound quality. And while it's not flat, the screen seems to be much less bulbous than most. It was well worth giving up a few minor features. The moral of the story: You do, in fact, get what you pay for.
It is better for Sony to manufacture electronics and stay away from GPS. I am a Sony Customer but highly disappointed with Sony GPS. I could not find any special feature which would make it better than 90 bucks GPS.Interface not friendly need to go some steps to even find simple search.You need to know zip code to get the correct street/address because if you just go with city name, it will give you multiple zipcodes and then come back not finding the street.If you want to find POI, not easy to find and it will keep waiting for ever. I guess very slow processor.Will take you through the crowded streets of city while easy and quick highway route is available.(even after selecting Quickest instead of shortest route).Start in one direction and after some times make you turn in opposite direction going through small streets. Can't figure it out you are on the highway or 10 meter away on service road.Battery life is low so you will have to keep it plugged.Only interstate names are text to speech and rest of all streets just keep left and keep right.If multiple exits on left/right you know the result.Maps are atleast ten years old and last to issue the updates.Signal strength is good but bad in snow and high buildings.I would not recommend someone to buy this Sony GPS.
I really did my homework before buying a camera. I picked this one because it had great features at a great price, but I was very disappointed. The very first roll of film I used got &quot;stuck&quot; in the middle. The LCD display was flashing everything at once and I was unable to snap pictures, rewind, or anything. A few days later, the camera suddenly worked again. I loaded some more film and I accidentally hit the rewind button after only a few pictures. This seemed to happen a lot, maybe because the rewind button was in a location where it could easily be hit accidentally. I did this twice, and it happened another time when I handed the camera over to someone else to ask them to snap a picture. I guess it was just the location of the rewind button. The battery died after I had taken only about 35 photo, total. When the battery died, I was unable to even remove the film until I got a new battery. Then, when the battery was new, the camera would not let me just continue on with the same roll of film, it re-wound the film, so once again I had paid for film and only used a few shots. When I had the pictures developed, they were a nice quality, so I would have loved to work out my problems with this camera. Also, the zoom was quite powerful, especially for the price of the camera. I returned it and purchased a Minolta Vectis. I looked at the Vectis originally but was hoping to save some money by purchasing the Kodak. The Vectis has a less powerful zoom even though it costs more money, but so far it seems to be a good choice and it does have a lot of great features. Thanks to Amazon for making the return and the new purchase very easy.
I got an iRiver clix right when they first came out over the summer 2006 (perhaps that was my problem). I really liked it, it was cute easy to use and I found an armband that I could get to take it to the gym with me. Within a week it stopped working. I got to the gym and went to turn it on and it wouldnt start or anything so I figured maybe I didnt charge it. I connected it to three different computers and nothing worked. I didnt understand because it had worked the day before and I never mistreated it or anything. I went back to the store and the swapped it out and gave me a new one. That one was working great and performing well until about 6 months later when it too did the exact same thing. This time I took it back to the store because I had purchased a 3 year extended warranty on it and was told that they would swap it out again. Well come to find out that store is no longer going to carry the iRiver Clix so they didnt have anymore in stock. I had to get another mp3 player of equal or lesser value, the choices were limited of course but what can you do.The player is nice, I liked that it played video and pictures and had a built in radio, something not all mp3 players are designed with. If it hadnt done the same thing to me twice I would have given this player 4 stars. Im not sure if it is some design flaw or what but it was extremely frustrating. If you do purchase the player I would suggest getting an extended warranty, just in case you run across a problem similar (cause a 200 dollar mp3 player that dies in a matter of months and isnt covered would just be horrible, well at least on a student budget). Ok well thats my story, wanted to throw it out there since when I bought it it was new and no reviews.
This device is a hit or miss. It took about 4 hours to pick up a signal on my phone. I purchase it to transfer songs to my phone from my computer. However, it would not transfer them. I would recomend buying a cable and cd to transfer music. This device will only make you frustrated.
This cord became tangled within days. The rotating clip attached to the phone didn't help at all. I had to replace the tangle free cord I bought from amazon. Don't waste your money on it.
The pages in this binder are cheap and they are attached cheaply. I will be surprised if this lasts six months.
Beware...I bought this product and it has serious compatibility issues (thing called HDCP - Copyright) and wont work with simple items - PS3, Roku Netflix box, Samsung Blu Ray player, Vudu Digital Player. The only thing it was compatible with was Apple TV which didnt help me much since I bought this to work as an entended Hdmi port system. The screen flashes and goes blue or green with many of these items and I was totally fooled by the price of this gadget. It is junk and I returned it immediately. I ended up buying another Xtrememac 4 port HDMI switcher..since I had experinece with them before and they are compatible with all items. Dont bother with this garbage.
This piece of junk finally did it for me! I will never buy another Midland product ever! This "thing" is a waste of money, and a health hazard! First off, it doesn't scan between the stations you program into it, it severely overheats and smells like its melting, and sucks batteries dry in less than a week, and thats with it turned off! If you turn this piece of crap on, it gets so hot after awhile you could use it to start a fire. Really this thing is junk! Do not buy it, just "X" out of any midland product you come to... I haven't gotten another NOAA radio, because quite frankly this thing really turned me off to them... so I'm sorry I can't make a recommendation for a better NOAA radio... but I know this thing sucks!
I have been using the Sony MDR-J10 for at LEAST a decade. I have owned many many pairs of them. They go by the wayside in typical ways. Kids break them, earphones short out, cord gets caught on something and gets yanked out of the bottom, etc...This pair of green ones that I just got are so tinny and have so little base, that they sound like a pair of .50 cent headphones instead of a pair of $10 headphones.I don't have high requirements for headphones and I don't expect the world from a $10 pair, but these are significantly worse than they use to be.I have an old pair here at work where the right ear has shorted out after a pretty long time. When I compare the two listening to Alan Parson's Jigue, there is a clear quality difference.I'm very disappointed.
They just sound horrible, period! No bass whatsoever, none! The midtones are flat. I had my share of cheap headphones, but, these are by far the worst sounding ones. Can't really comment on the comfort because it was painful enough to just listen to these..
This scanner worked perfectly for the first 5 months. I probably scanned 3000 pages of stuff. Then all of a sudden I could not "initialize scanner". I use it with my MacBook Pro. The scanner shows up in my "About This Mac", just not in the HP software anymore. After navigating HP's voicemail jail for almost an hour, I gave up. Its almost like they want to prevent you from speaking with a real support person! I am ordering the Fujitsu Snapscan. It comes very highly recommended.
I like the lense, but it does not seem to work with the flash, which possibly does not matter most of the time.
I upgraded from and All in Wonder 9800 so I could have more memory and dual monitor support. But man what a headache. Out of the box the card feels like a nice heavy piece of hardware. But after installing it I ran in to major software problems. I installed the OEM software that came with the card. No problems. But quality was not that great on the 2nd monitor. So upgraded my Asus MoBo BIOS (AMI) to the newest version with better AGP support. I then updated the ATI drivers. BAM! That knocked out all my ATI multimedia stuff, DVD, TV, capture, etc. I thought maybe I needed to update the Catalyst software as well as the multimedia stuff (DAO, DVD decoder, tv tuner, etc.). That didn't work. So I rolled back the new drivers and reinstalled the OEM stuff. Back to normal. Then I tried updating the drivers again. BAM! Same problem. So I thought the problem was my computer. I needed to install a bigger hard drive anyway so after installing a new hdd, formatting, putting on XP with all updates I tried again. Nope, same problem. I even went in to the ATI archive and downloaded older drivers like the 7.5. No luck.So, bottom line is the new drivers (from 7.5 on up) will NOT work with the OEM software. The OEM driver is 6.?. I hope it is good enough to run dual monitors, tv tuner, video capture, etc which my 9800 did perfectly, excpet for the dual monitors. I will find out soon when I hook up all my peripherals again.ATI Support is non existant with this problem or any other after Googling this problem. That is how I ended up here. Thought I would give my input. Buyer beware. Seems like the ATI tech guys dropped the ball big time on this. Very disappointing.
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.
Does anyone know the inside dimensions of the Kensington Deluxe Notebook Traveler?
I had used this to extend my home network for over two years. After moving to a new house, it just stopped working. I couldn't get either one of the pair to connect to any device (switch, PC, hub, etc), nor to each other. It wouldn't even display the link light.While it worked, it worked great for browsing and email, latency was a bit high for console gaming.I gave it 1 star, not because it failed after two years (although it should have lasted longer, considering it's cost), but because Corinex Support is non-existant. I have sent numerous emails, filled out support requests on their site, and left voicemails. I never heard from them.Next time I'll stick with a larger manufacturer (Netgear, Linksys, etc).
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.
Purchased for my pre-teen grandchildren (they picked it out), they told me it is just "okay", nothing special, and possibly worth about half of what I paid for it. W. B. Goetz, Lemoyne, Pa
I've been using for three months. It doesn't switch instantly -- always a delay. Sometimes the other computer completely freezes up--about once a day. Totally underwhelmed by Trendnet. I wonder if the rave reviews were planted? I fell for the cheap price. I bought this based on one of the multi-star recommendations that appear here. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
This looks good on paper but:None of my three computers at home recognize it (XP home SP2, XP Pro SP2) so I can't transfer files. I've tried installing CREATIVE's software but their software nor WMP 10 recognize this.Play for Sure? Not in the least.Check out the website? Not much help there. A few things to try that don't work. Look at the manual? Not much there. They don't even tell you how to use anything more than the most basics. Call support? Well its a toll call and they are only open when I am at work (9-6 central time M-F). Looks to me that they don't really want to help their customers.I am a fairly advanced computer user and I am very dissapointed. I've check the USB ports, used multiple computers, and check the web. Four hours and I still can't hear a single song.Stay away from this one. Even if it works for you, supporting a company with such poor customer support is a bad idea. No more CREATIVE for me.(OH, and it comes in one fo those packages you have to destroy to open to returning to AMAZON is not an option unless you accespt a partial refund.)
Just got it in, tried on two different camera, both rated to use the 16g SDHC cards. Just got errors. Now I have to go through hassle of returning it. Not the useual PNY quality.
Installation and configuration of this modem under Linux and Windows was a breeze. Performance was decent for a modem. However, the cable connecting to the modem easily slipped out disconnecting me from the Internet numerous times. Currently, the connection is not reliable at all. My connection breaks if the cable is moved just slightly. I purchased a D-Link modem/NIC from D-Link today. Farewell ZOOM!
The CD function stopped working after a few months and the tuner is an absolute hair trigger - hitting it by accident closing the shower curtain this morning moved it more than 3MHz!To avoid the problem the other reviewer notes concerning it falling, I untied one end of the rope that allows it to hang. I looped that around the shower curtain and retied it. That lets the cord act as a safety line for when the suction fails.
this mic is not compatable with the PS2 SING STAR GAME..just wanted people to know.....
I keep my USB stick in my pocket, attached to my keychain. Therefore, only the smallest models come into consideration. I thought I had found the perfect one with the OCZ Roadster. Unfortunately, the small plastic ring broke after less than one week of use. That's a real pity, because otherwise the device is nice. Just because of this small, badly designed detail, the whole thing is now useless.
My internal card gets full strength signals, this one barely gets reception even within a room or two's distance. Go with another brand.
Well, I purchased this unit for two reasons: functionality (VBR mp3s and WMA) and price ($84 and $20 mail-in rebate). Well, it's true what they say: you pay cheap, you get cheap.The first impression was pretty bad: the unit is made of cheap plastic, the batery cover did not hold properly.Functionally, it worked fine for 3 days. It read audio CDs and an MP3 CD that I made (VBR encoded). After that, I start getting "NO DISC" errors on my MP3 CD. I tried an audio CD, the same thing. The behavior seemed to be completely random. At times it is able to read my MP3 CD, but it displays different numbers of MP3 files everytime.Oh, well, never trusted Chinese quality anyway, unfortunately, there was no info on the Amazom.com website (where I bought this player) about where it was made.
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??
Our home network had a desktop computer hardwired and a PS3 and several laptops wirelessly hooked up to a US Robotics router. Several months ago, I added a Laserjet 2100M printer to our home. My wireless Photosmart 3310 was in a closet in order to free up desk space and I wanted the Laserjet to reside there as well. Initially, I bought the HP Wireless Printer Upgrade kit connection from HP. Even when first installed, it was constantly dropping off line. I finally got so upset with its unreliability, I pulled the Laserjet out of the closet. With the unit right next to my desktop computer, the HP wireless signal would drop every couple of minutes and you could see the strength varying from good, fair and poor repeatedly. There is probably a good reason HP no longer sells this product on their site.I moved my router and modem to the closet with both printers and connected the Laserjet direct to the router's USB printer port. I purchased an MSI Wireless-G USB2.0 Adapter which configured in a flash on my desktop after loading the drivers off the disc. I manually configured the wireless connection to my router and did not use the utility. It came on immediately, providing me with a strong signal. Oddly, although initially concerned about my performance, it does appear that the wireless connection is faster than the old wired Ethernet connection from my desktop. I don't have actual performance data but it appears at least to be a significant perceptual improvement. Best of all, this little gem has not dropped the signal in over a week of use. My desk area is also a little neater without the router and modem unsightliness.
I returned this item because the instructions were so poorly written I could not begin to connect it to my MacIntosh G4. It may have been great if I could have figured out how to use it.
The rate for this product should be -10. I bought this external hard drive in 2004, saved a couple of files, and used it sporadically (I have other hard drives... different brand though). After 1 and a half year the product started failing (bad sectors), and after 2 years I got more bad sectors. I can't even format the disk. The warranty of this product is 1 year, and the only advice of their customer service is to buy a new one. They told me that to repair the product would cost more than buying a new one. Now it's a piece of junk in my room.
I've used both Replay and their competitor Tivo, and I have to say I'm much happier with Tivo. For one thing, Replay included Firewire ports on their original unit which they marketed as being available for adding external hard drives. After a year the software still doesn't support them and they can't say when it will!I've also been bitten by quite a few software bugs and find their management mechanism for recorded programs to be byzantine and often surprising. I've had the unit delete a program I was watching in order to record the latest episode when it had plenty of space and was supposed to keep several episodes of the program. Also, several times I've gone to watch recorded programs and found that the unit had crashed.Also, if you change recording characteristics for a show (number of episodes to store, quality, etc), Replay deletes your currently recorded episodes!I've also had Tivo crash, but only while I was actively using it. Tivo has never failed to record a program for me, and I've found their interface for managing what to be intuitive and easy to use. Some of Tivo's programming guides are poorly designed, though.The live pause feature of both Replay and Tivo is wonderful, and Tivo is limited to 30 minutes whereas Replay is limited by the amount of available space (usually much more than 30 minutes).Also, be aware that the quoted times for both Replay and Tivo are for lowest quality recording. You'll probably find that the lowest quality is TOO low and that you'll want to use the next best quality, probably halving the available record time.In short, Replay should spending their energy on getting existing products to work reliably, and on supporting features they promised a year ago, rather than introducing new products.
These headphones would have been good except for two things:1. "ssssssss" sound problem... (hissing sound - overdrive on anyting "s" sounding)2. poor base level3. average on percussionsThe JWIN JHV100 Closed-Type Pro Digital Studio Monitor Headphones (which are mostly given away free) are much better than these headphones.
This harness does not fit all 06 and up Hyundai Accents. I ordered it for my 2010 and it is no where close to the style that I need. I also have gotten the run around on returns, and it would probably cost more in restocking and postage than the piece originally cost. Very Very poor advertisment and description of parts. I would not order from this site again.
Description when I bought this product said it worked with SD and MS, but it only works with SD cards, not memory sticks. Also, can only read cards that are 512MB or smaller. Guy with a Russian accent is only one who answers the manufacturer's support line, and he's a moron. He kept saying that it reads all photo cards and tried to tell me that a memory stick isn't a photo card. He hung up on me when I asked for a supervisor, and then when I called abck he tried to tell me something else.CAN ONLY RECOMMEND THIS IF YOU WANT TO CARRY AROUND A BUNCH OF 512MB CARDS. It worked for an old 256MB SD card, but you'd be uploading pictures pretty often with such a small card in your camera.
After having several Linksys routers I kind of trusted the brand, well I wasted my money on this one, it has nice features and that is why I found it attractive but simple things like enabling the firewall will block remote management, there may be a workaround but you don't want to buy this thing to spend hours of googling workarounds, so far that is what I have done, simply put don't waste your money. So far I have had no luck on getting the VPN going...will update when I get it running but it is not straight forward as you would expect.
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.
I totally concur with the previous reviewer. For me the consequence of the hard-wired speakers and the fact that the speaker wire is the smallest guage possible was that one of the wires tore out of the back of the speaker. No way to fix or splice it. Well, I didn't like the speakers anyway and thought getting a receiver for under $200 wasn't bad but, yep, I ran out of inputs (I agree, this receiver has the fewest I've ever seen). So I threw out the speakers almost immediately and I sold the receiver out of my garage for $25 4 months later. Sometimes what seems to be a bargain is not really a bargain in the end but a waste of money. For about twice as much money you can get a system that is 10 times better! I know because I did it.
Tried to give this cable a fair shake, but WOW it struck out. Originally purchased 2 cables for my multi-monitor setup. Both were faulty. They did not transfer monitor product info to the PC. I had everything set up and had to trouble shoot everything to isolate the issue, and the end result was faulty cables. Sent them back ordered a different cable from a different supplier, and to be fair ordered 1 new cable from this supplier hoping I had just gotten 2 bad cables. NOPE 3rd cable struck out as well, so back it went. Out of 3 cables, all 3 were faulty. Do not buy these particular cables, hopefully this supplier junks their inventory of this cable and replaces their inventory with a cable from different manufacturer.
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 am very disappointed with this item. I give it only 1 star because I have too!Upon connecting the item and loading the software, my computer worked for one day and then completely crashed. Before the software was loaded, I had no problems. Memorex blamed me for loading the software, however everything required by the software met with my computers abilities. I returned this item and spent way too much money fixing my computer.I am very disappointed with this item and with the customer service from Memorex. I would not recommend this product or this company to my worst enemy!
May be I'm just unlucky to get a lemon from a reputable manufacturer of SD card. Things (#$^&amp;*) like this happen, but I'm still a bit angry. Data got wiped out for no reasons several times during a few months' span. Word documents can simply turn into a page of Y's and become unreadable. Then one day it just died, uttering an error message with its last breath...
I hate this thing. It worked for about a month and that is it. It has driver problems. After 5 hours on the phone with Rhapsody, 2 hrs. with Sansa it still does not work. I have downloaded everything for this. It does not work. Waste of money, time. Very disappointed.
The original advertisement for this said it was a flat screen TV and it is not !
I purchased one of these units to punch up the signal throughout my house and it had the opposite effect. With the &quot;booster&quot; powered on, my wireless signal dropped to less than 10% even three feet from the access point! When it was removed the signal returned to 100%. All of these positive reviews must be Linksys employees or the Linksys quality control is going downhill fast. Avoid this thing at all costs unless you want total frustration. If I could give it zero stars, I'd do that.
Do not recommend. Difficult to set up and impossible for an elderly person to operate who has low vision.
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.
Bought this product a month ago and has become a very dissapointing experience. Here some of my reasons:(1) This mouse is said to be ergonomic, but it just doesn't feel comfortable;(2) The optical sensor isn't accurate;(3) Although being within range, the signal is poor.(4) It's supposed to be wireless, but it has a receiving device plugged to the usb port through a 50cm cord.Definetely this may be one of the worst option for buying a wireless mouse and very dissapointing considering that is a Microsoft product.
I work in the AV department of a large company. We no longer allow our employees to purchase InFocus projectors. We had a 17% failure rate. We purchased approximately 850 LP70+ projectors in the last 14 months. I still receive at least 5 a week that need to be sent in for repair to InFocus. Most are dead on arrival. InFocus claims they got a bad shipment of power supplies which affects SN range ANEN511XXXXX to ANEN535XXXXX. We have found this range to be false. Once past 30 days InFocus will not refund and will issue a like new unit, unless you are willing to wait 4-6 for repair. Spend your money on a Panasonic projector, We have over 3000 in service. I've had only 2 go down. They are brighter and more durable than comparable models from different manufacturers. DON'T BUY InFocus.
This (DataStor UNBCPX Three-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad) is Awful. first day I got it, had fan failure. It suppose to be new, it is, but it has very very bad quality (cheap plastic). If you want good cooling pad try a brand name product. very cheep in price and quality. wast of money
It may be cheaper to CAT5 wire the home before you experiment with wireless. I have had several frustrating hours on the phone with Linksys support - all have tried to help but end up with suggesting I return the unit, which I guess I will do one more time as wireless home networking is such a good idea ! Problems seem to be in getting wireless-equipped notebooks talking to the hub - hard wired connections to the hub work fine. It just didn't work even after endless configuration checks of all units. If someone has this unit working with a WPC11 card equipped device, I wish they'd share how they did it.
I've had mine for well over a year now. I bought it to use in a bedroom and it had a lot of good features at a reasonable price. Having an integrated HD tuner and DVD player was a very good fit for this location. The LCD picture is as good or better than many. From there it goes downhill though. The speakers have very poor sound quality and volume levels change drastically with different input selections. Watching DVD at a nice volume level and then switching to TV will blast you out of the room because the TV sound level will be so much greater. In fact, I spend most of my time watching TV with the volume at the very lowest available levels. The DVD player usually makes quite a lot of humming/vibrating noise when there is a DVD loaded which is very annoying. Sometimes this can be taken care of by ejecting/reloading the DVD until it finally settles in and runs quiet. Also, every time a new movie is loaded it plays with English subtitles and has to be manually turned off in the menu.So, overall the decent picture quality of this LCD is overshadowed by its many weaknesses that become more annoying the longer I live with it. I would not recommend this TV and will upgrade my own to something better soon.
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.
the car charger makes my ipod buzz when i have it attached to an auxillary cord, however it was only 2 bucks so i cant complain too much. feel really cheap, but it charges it fine.
I tried this sensor cleaner only to leave streaks all over my sensor, and lens. Maybe I used it wrong, but I don't think so.It is supposed to be streak free, but my results were not, and it was not due to a super dirty sensor/filter.I just don't think this product works.
I had high hopes for this product but never got to try it as it would not read my xD card as promised. Be careful ordering this frame as it is impossible to return.
Well out of the 3 Roady2 units I bought, 2 had defective backlight lcd displays and all 3 and very limited range(5ft. or less) FM modulators. Using a Sony boombox, the Roady2 had to be within 5ft. or setting right next to the Sony boombox just to receive the signal. People claiming that the Roady2 can transmitt a long distance must be lying. And when I went to get a second unit, it had bad spots, like liquid or moisture or something was on the backlight behind the LCD display and these areas shined brighter than the surrounding areas. I returned that one, and went to a different store and purchased a new Roady2. Again, the same type of bad spots on the backlight LCD display just like the one I returned, except that it wasn't as bad, but still, I'm not paying a hundred bucks for spots on the LCD display. So after buying 2 defective units and returning both, I decided that Delphi must produce some bad electronic devices and decided to give the Roady2 the boot. How sad, manufacturers can't even produce a basic LCD display with the technology available today. I will not be buying another Delphi product again. My experience with this poor, defective hardware made by Delphi has given me a bad first time experience with satellite radio. Too bad, nobody can produce a good receiver that actually works without the defects.Oh, and the vent mount that you receive with the Roady2 is very weak, and breaks very easily. It broke the first day I tried it, and that was with me being very careful with it. Just another reason not to buy this unit.
I can't complain about the performance of this system WHILE IT WORKED, but in just over a years time I'm staring at a screen flawlessly playing my movie, sans sound. Its as though they built a timer in set to expire shortly after the warranty. I'm sure using it for target practice will do much to soothe my regrets, but only after I have shelled out hard earned dollars for a replacement.
I write under very special conditions. I was using a palm with a keyboard, but I found it not to be powerful enough. A laptop was too heavy, the battery life was miserable, and it took forever to turn on. I found a jornada on Ebay. It is a piece of junk! They get constant memory losses, and it took a week for the screen to fall right off its hinges. I got another and it was wiped with the most crucial information of my life. Like you I read negative revues and gave it the benefit of the doubt(after all I love all electronics), but heed my warning STAND CLEAR.
Garmin n&uuml;vi 250W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS NavigatorI was so happy to get my new garmin but when i opened it i found that it did not work at all. Spent much of my time trying to contact the bogus seller with a bogus e-mail. Now i am trying to get in touch w amazon about this and a lot of good that has done me, not!!!! over $200.00 down the drain. If you buy this and it is DOA your on your own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never again will i buy anything from amazon!!!
Emailed seller 2 times no reply, still have not received product.would not recommened to buy from.
Pros: general feel and comfortCons: disconnectivity, double keystrokes, non-responsivenessI had hoped that wireless technology had improved enough to replace my 5-year old wired Natural keyboard. Do yourself a favor: do NOT buy this product. It simply does not perform well. Any time and convenience that I save from not hassling with a cord is lost more than ten fold by keystroke errors and disconnections.And, while I got used to the mouse, it is so huge that my hand frequently bumps into it en route from the keyboard - and, of course, your hand bumps the back or forward button on the mouse changing your browser tabs and losing your data in forms, etc.
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.
Keyes stick, mouse is horrible. What was someone thinking with that egg of a mouse? Why are there no good wireless natural keyboards?
This filter was not heavily used and was not abused and just fell apart on me one day when I was removing it from the lens. I had it only about a half of a year. The pictures did come out well with it, but for the cost and the amount of time it will work- just not worth it. Obviously, there are many people having the same problem.
I love the design and feel of the keyboard, but after about less than 6 months of use, it developed a mind of it's own and works when it wants to....dropping letters or not picking up anything when I type. I've tried new batteries, a different port on the desktop for the usb attachment, even relocating the machine so it's in a more direct line with the signal. I even tried using the keyboard in a room with no other wireless equipment. Bottom line is the thing is hopeless. I've resorted to an older less ergonomically correct keyboard I have....very disappointing and an expensive mistake.
I ordered two sets of these, both of which broke within a couple of weeks of using them. One side shorted out and quit working. The first set was the left side. The second set was the right.
Don't waste your $10!! I'm not a prosumer even, but the blue ghosting/flare is very noticeable on half my photos! This cheap filter is useless, I can't see anyone using it for more than a couple of weeks. Go for the better multi-coated ones, I don't know which but I'm researching it right now.
You can crank the dynamo all day long and the most you will get out of this thing is the led flashlight to light up. If you plug it into the wall it will get enough juice to run the radio, but that's it. Once you unplug it from the wall don't expect it to turn it on the next day because it will be dead even if you left it off and hadn't touched it. It either doesn't hold a charge or it sapps a lot of power even when not being used. This is a complete waste of money. I gave mine to my three year old to wear him down at night cranking it to use as a flashlight.
The product doesn't work as well as I expected.It charges my 5th gen iPod ([...]), but not my iPod touch 2nd gen ([...]).Overall not too bad for the cost, and it charges my iPod. But since I wanted it to charge my ipod touch, the use I can give to it is limited.Returning the item is not an option I would consider given the shipping is substantially more than what the item cost.Bottom line: I would recommend for iPod classic, not iPod Touch or iPhone.
WARNING -- Version three of this router (the newest, currently shipping/on the shelf version with firmware 1.04.8) will not accept static or DHCP IP addresses that are Class A or Class B. It is arrogant and willfully lazy of Linksys to ship this router with this kind of problem. As of this writing (9-10-03) there is no firmware upgrade fix available. Only the original firmware version from 6-20-03 is available, and you CAN NOT use the firmware for the previous versions of this model with the version 3 model. I hope this saves you hours on tech support with temps being paid to lead you through a diagnostic tree with no actual knowledge of the device.
I was not impressed at all with this glue stick...it was hard and would not glue without alot of pressure and then came apart...I think it is too old??
The generally positive reviews about sound quality and fit spurred me to buy this product, and I found that they were much too loose for my ears. I'm happy with the sound quality and whatnot, but I've gained minimal utility from this purchase, perhaps because my ears are not of the standard size. If you suspect your ears are similarly non-typical, I suggest going with something else. I did give these to my boyfriend, who has lovely, and probably normally-sized ears, and he commends their quality.
We bought this for our Mom with high expectaions based on reviews. Unfortunately, there are SO MANY quirks and limitations that it is actually HARDER to use than a real computer. Email would not forward, could only address to one person at a time, printing just does a 'screen dump' so to print an email, you get about five lines at a time, then you advance to the next page and get the next five lines. Very slow, tedious and useless. HTML email just shows up blank , no error message, so you don't even know that there is a problem, very confusing (3com confirmed that it WON'T receive html - I never noticed if email is html or not, now you have to tell people, bogus). Sorry 3COM, you missed the boat big time. We are going to buy Mom an iMac.
When using this to cool my laptop (13" Dell Latitude) it did well when the laptop was on a desk or other hard surface - probably well enough to earn four stars. However, I really bought it to go between my laptop and, well, my lap. In that application it's all but unusable thanks to the pad's plastic feet bearing all of the laptop's weight onto the tops of my legs. That might sound like a petty gripe with an otherwise good product but after using the cooling pad for five minutes it quickly became uncomfortable. Since the laptop fails to work as I wanted it to it'll soon be headed back to Amazon.
This sd card is garbage. It got stuck in the lock position, and no matter what we try it cannot be fixed.
The unit that I bought would lock up and not respond to any commands from the remote control or control pannel. The only way to unlock the DVD player was by unplugging it from the wall outlet. I would not recommend buying this DVD player.
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!
The look, feel and function of this DVD player is exceptional. A great value. However, with 15 DVD's selected, only four will play. It will not play newer DVD's no matter what system (NTSC or PAL).Even though this system says it will play both; the standard region one NTSC - NORTH AMERICA USA CANADA have problems and the DVD will show the 'Non compatible region screen'Be sure that you understand this when purchasing any Pyle product DVD player. I have contacted Pyle and the seller to try and discover a work around. I am making backups of a few of the non-working DVD's today to see if they will work.I tested all DVD disks on a second COBY and SONY brand DVD player, they work fine.
The problem for this kind of product is that there is virtually no content to use teh video function of the player. This unit is too large for real world use and is uncomfortable to carry. The worst part of this mess is the fact that it uses Windows media player as its base. WIndows is probably the worst way to use any media and it is what will probably doom this player to failure. A player such as iPod is so much better suited to let you enjoy your photos or music. Apple's iPod is intuitive which is why its such a better player than ones like this that use the horrible Windows media center software. If you have 500 bucks to waste on a player that isnt intuitive and that has the comfort factor of carrying a bread box in your pocket this is the player for you. If not, perhaps a far batter choice would be the Apple iPod 40 gb Photo model.
Had it 6 months before it quit working. Good picture and sound while it was working. I don't recommend spending the money for only 6 months.
I never care to write any review before, but I have to write something this time for people who are thinking to buy this printer. The price may sound good, but it's tricky. It doesn't come with a black ink catridge. It's noisy, and you have to be very careful about the paper jam, too. I would rather to get an old HP deskjet. It works much better.
I've had this unit for about a week and it's giving me very strange problems. I'd like to know if I have a defective one, but regardless I'm posting to represent these problems to anyone else who experiences them.It started when I came home expecting to find recorded video on the HD, instead there was a message, &quot;Reformat HD?&quot;. (I never asked it to do this; it was spontaneous.) I couldn't select NO, because the machine was frozen. I pulled the plug &amp; restarted it. This resulted in a series of other peculiar events: the display read &quot;RECOVER&quot; and after a while I got the message &quot;ERROR HAS OCCURRED&quot; and at one point I even saw a &quot;CHECK DISK&quot; error. I suspected it might be the DVD I had previously recorded on, but I took it out and the problems persisted.The problems have continued. Typically it will say &quot;Error has occurred&quot; and say &quot;Bye!&quot; then restart with the &quot;RECOVER&quot; status message.For a while I couldn't get it to come on, and I thought I wouldn't get to see my recorded programs. Now it's unwilling to record to DVD-R's; it gives up and says &quot;Error has occurred&quot;, wasting discs.This is extremely disruptive behavior for something I thought would be like a VCR. My VCR never does anything this annoying. Panasonic, what's wrong? Why not get it right? If mine is defective, why can't it self-diagnose?Be careful. Don't trust this thing with anything important. Good luck.
We bought and enjoyed using this player back when the price was $350 or so (2008)? It played standard, Hi Dev and first generation blu-ray DVDs with no problem. Yes, it was agonizingly slow to power up, load and remote through settings, but it played everything we through at it. But when the technology in Blu Ray advanced, this unit became outdated. I finally went to the Samsung site and upgraded the firmware via LAN method. That was pretty straight forward.But now the player will not function. The final step indicates to power up and confirm the upgrade took.Player display on power up indicated "CD UP". I waited 30 minutes and had to physically unplug the player to get it to power up. Flat panel indicates no signal.At this point I did a search and found this thread, which indicates this is a known bug and Samsung apparently has no remedy short of making a repair. Even that may not work [...]Summary: If you are content to not play the newer generation Blu Ray DVDs, then this player would work - we got 5 good years out of it but ultimately the firmware upgrade failed.
I have a LCD TV with only one HDMI input so I purchased this product to connect my DVD upconvert player and HD DVR into one input without switching cables every time I would switch from one to the other. The auto switching worked great! It did what it says, when you turn on your source, it switched to it automatically. But I could not get a picture from my DirecTV HD DVR! Sound-yes! Picture-no! I also had to keep changing the resolution back to 1080i on my DVD upconvert player because for some reason it would switch back to 480i when using this auto switch. I would not recommend this product!!
We were tired of replacing our Faberware coffee pot every 6 months because of the plug breaking (where it connects to the pot). So we searched. I threw out my drip pot...the coffe was too weak. I am a very big fan of the "Olde Fashioned Perked Coffee." This Presto seems to be perfect. The plug fitting into the coffee pot seems to be well made. I made the first pot of coffee without the thin paper that is suggested for the grinds. The coffee tasted fine, the aroma delicious. It does take a little longer to brew than the Faberware...almost seven minutes...yet it's worth the wait! (I will be plugging it into a timer so that I don't have to wait at all!) Better pouring design also...you don't get any coffee grinds at the bottom of your cup, and pours very smoothly. I don't know the temperature of the coffee..I just know what I like. The coffee is hot enough so that when I add my milk it's still hot and pleasant. It has a great "body"...not just tinted water like some others. The price was inexpensive compared to other coffee makers out there. Thank you Presto!***It's 6 months later...and guess what... the darn plug that fits into the coffeemaker broke...we are hunting for another coffee pot again...
The card does not support DMA access, it`s transfer speeds are below 3mb/s in my computer.
I bought three of these ipod connector/charger kits a couple of months ago, and while they are somewhat functional, they are as cheaply made as their price would indicate. The USB connector cord is retractable, but the cable is very thin and I have one that is already frayed where it goes into the USB end while the second one I have got stuck in the open position and does not retract any more. The car charger is just as cheap - the first time I went to use it, the end fell apart in the outlet and I had to pry the pieces out with a needlenose pliers. The wall charger is the only piece that I haven't had any trouble with yet.If you're looking for something dirt cheap that's fine, just know that these will only last a few months and are basically disposable.
don't get me wrong, this is a great product. the following works well:- works out of the box- mp3 player- bluetooth phone sync is perfect, even got my addressbook (500+ names) out of the blackberry in a few secondshere is why it sucks:you have to search for things by category, say i'm at a lake and want to search for nearby marina, i type in marina, it doesn't find zilch. if i knew exactly what i wanted, why would i need a gps with points of interest?same goes for many other 'points of interests' as they are called, so all in all i ended up using google maps on my blackberry to find things, entering the exact address on the nuvi and then going there. this pretty much beats the point of having a gps for me.
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
I got the 40gb jukebox zen xtra for christmas. So, I've had it for a month, and the headphone jack went out. I called creative and they said to send it in and they would decide if it in warranty. It'll take 10-15 business days for them to decide form when they get it. Nothing but hassle with this company. What kind of product goes out within a month?
All 4 of the free alkaline AA batteries literally exploded. they were in a drawer, in the original blister pack when it happened, and the force of one of the batteries exploding was enough to burst open the PETE hard plastic blister pack! The other three cells followed.The NIMH cells also leaked and failed miserably, but at least they didn't fail explosively.So I'd say go ahead and purchase from Tech B if you like surprises.
Update to my review (Feb 8, 2011).... After reading several other posts about faulty LaCie power supplies on other websites, I decided to take a risk and purchase a new power supply. For me, at least, this fixed the problem with both drives (500GB and 1TB). As the power supplies seem to be the root causes of the problem, I've made these LaCie drives backups to my backup drives. That is, I plug them in long enough to make a second backup of my data and then unplug and put them into storage. This will hopefully prolong the life of the power supplies and avoid the necessity to replace them on a yearly basis. I still stick to my 0 to 1 star rating as no one should have to replace the power supplies every year. So, the latest status is...80GB FA Porsche - Almost 4 years and working fine250GB San Hecht - 2+ years and working fine500GB Big Disk Extreme - Working again with new power supply1T Big Disk Extreme - Working again with new power supply(July 24, 2009)I have 4 LaCie drives..80GB FA Porsche - 2+ years and working fine250GB San Hecht - 1+ years and working fine500GB Big Disk Extreme - Dead in less than 1 year1T Big Disk Extreme - Dying as I write this (less than 1 year of use)The first drive I bought was the 80GB which has been working fine for almost 3 years. Based on the success with this, I purchased the 500GB drive which, after less than 1 year, started to dismount on its own. After another few weeks, it wouldn't mount at all - just the click, click, click and rapid flashing light indicating the loss of all my backup data.Not having time to diagnose the problem, I quickly purchased the 1T to re-back up my data ASAP. It's less than 1 year old and the drive started dismounting on its own last week. This time, I know what's coming. I will be purchasing another 1T+ backup drive that DOES NOT have the name LaCie stamped into it. That was my last Lacie product.
You get what you pay for... the sound quality is mediocre and the head phones really don't stay in my ear. The trick is that yes, they do stay ON my ear, BUT the ear buds constantly fall out. I bought these head phones for running and exercising and I regret this choice. Although the headphones can still be used for other purposes these are not ideal for heavy motion activities.
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.
The disk failed the first week after being used as a backup. All data was lost. The manufacturer was cooperative in replacing with a rebuilt disk. I could have bought a refurbished disk to start with and saved considerable money. I do not have enough time yet on this refurbished disk to evaluate the product.
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.
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 ??
This is all cheap junk!! The car charger broke after about 3 times using it--- it broke into 3 pieces when I tried to take it out of the cigarette lighter. The wall charger KILLED TWO IPODS!!! The first time, I charged my ipod overnight and it wouldn't turn on the next morning. I took it to Apple and they replaced it (Thank goodness). Now, I plug in my new ipod to charge it and, literally a minute later it shuts off and won't turn back on....just like what happened with the first one. Do not buy this--- it's junk and dangerous!! Save yourself stress and spend a little more for something of good quality. I wish I had.
For an inexpensive filter (free with the lens I bought) it is fine. lots of ghosting as you might expect for an uncoated filter. I have removed it and do not plan on using it again.On my bigger glass I tend to use 77mm multi-coated filters which run in the ~$100+ range. I may purchase a 58mm coasted version of this filter for ~$40 (or about 10% of the cost of the lens I would be putting it on).However, with the 50mm f1.4 I tend to shoot in low light with light sources in the frame. No filter will generally be my choice for these situations.
A basic digital tuner, CD player, tape cassette player/recorder boombox. There are no treble/bass controls, just a Mega Bass button that doesn't make much difference. Has a useless Mode button to switch from stereo to mono (why?). Has a headphone jack but no other output ports. Sound quality is not impressive, with or without the Mega Bass.It does have a nice Sleep button with preset shut-off intervals of 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. It can play CD-R's and CD-RW's but other than that, it's a simple, no-frills, no-thrills boombox.
I used this in the UK running 240 volts for my 1600 watt US hairdryer. The heating element turned to toast and burnt my hair.
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.
Although clearly stated in Amazon's description as fitting both 1G and 2G Nanos, it doesn't fit 2G. Otherwise, it seemed to be constructed well, but I didn't get a chance to put it through its paces. It's going back.
I am returning my product after a frustrating weekend . I haven't had the product for even a week yet and the drive is fried ! I was very careful with it but now my computer won't even recognize the Sansa when I plug it in . It tells me to delete 6 mb but I am unable to do this because i cannot pull the music file up !Do not waste your time with Sansa products ! They are GARBAGE ! Even calling , Sansa's , tech support will do no goos as they will have you do the same thing over and over with no sucess . I wasted an hour and a half on the phone with them !
We received this product quickly after ordering. However, the item was shipped in a padded envelope with the original product box inside. The envelope appeared to have been "smushed" at some point, flattening the original product box (which is clearly not intended as a shipping box.) This didn't appear to have damaged the filter at all, but is a bit disappointing in comparison to other Amazon orders we have made in the past. The dessicant pack included in the package had leaked, resulting in small dessicant flecks being spread about everywhere within the package. Unfortunately, these flecks really liked to stick to the filter, so the first thing we needed to do after opening the package was clean the filter with lens paper! Not a huge hassle, but definitely not what one expects when purchasing a brand new filter! Lastly, there is a minor flaw on the filter which looks like a tiny speck or defect in the glass. The flaw has not seemed to be evident on our photos, but is not up to the quality standard we expected. Normally we would have returned a product with such a quality flaw, but we really wanted to have the filter ASAP in order to protect our camera's lens!
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 was very disappointed in this battery. It will not hold a charge for any length of time. I have bought off brand batteries before and decided to give this one a try since the Sony battery is so expensive. In this case it would have been better to spend the extra money for the Sony.
I own a iPhone which is in excellent condition. I keep the devise housed in a rubber case which is great. But somehow a very tiny grain of something got in the case and caused a tiny , little ding. Well my being obsessive I bought this to remove it. This product has very specific instructions: use clean cotton balls, use light buffing strokes in intervals etc. which I followed to the letter. After the first few buffs you noticed additional scuffs starting to form, so I quickly stopped. So in my opinion in no way will I apply this to remove scratches .
I've tried many different types of over the ear head phones (JVC, Panasonic, etc) but the ones I like the most are these Sony earphones. But...like another reviewer said, the left earbud ALWAYS fails on me. Most of them last around a year at the most and the left side always just shuts down.These are very comfy and fit snugly in your ear. It also doesn't pop out when you go running so that's why I like them. Some other ones (Panasonic in-ear) always pops out and I end up not wearing them anyways.Even though this is the best sport ear phones I've had - it's also the worst because of something faulty with it in itself - the left earbud. I'm not sure why this happens but it is always the same thing over and over again.
I tried to use this cable for my MAC Pro but the heads are too big for the case and in-turn the fan housing is bent. I have taken the cable out due the problem. Un-happy with the product but happy with Amazon..
I bought this box as a birthday present for myself in Oct. '07. It gave me a great HD picture and was easy to set up and operate. It worked great until the end of December, just past the return period at Best Buy. Then it just froze up one day and would do nothing. But it was still "under warranty". So, I decided to call Samsung Support...It was then that I sunk into the abyss that is Samsung customer service...woe be unto any of you if you have to deal with them.To make a long story short - I still don't have the box back and it's mid-February. I've made numerous phone calls to both Samsung and their out-sourced contract service company (CVE, Inc. in NJ) and have spent hours - literally - on the phone on hold, talking to people who say they'll return calls and don't, having the service order lost, and eventually being "escalated" to their ECR - "executive customer relations" which sorta sounds important and all, but is a joke...just another level of incompetents who you reach after listening to canned music for 20-30 minutes on hold, AFTER already waiting about the same length of time to even be 'escalated'!CVE claims that they "just" received the box on Feb. 8 (in fact they they received it weeks before as verified by UPS). The ECR person who said she 'definitely' would call me back 'today or certainly tomorrow' about the problem, didn't.It's even more convoluted than I've explained. By their own admission, even Samsung was having problems contacting CVE - being put on hold and being disconnected themselves!Bottom line - if I have the choice in the future, I will not buy Samsung electronics, based entirely on their truly pathetic customer support. Their products may be okay but, in my experience, their customer service sucks.As a matter of contrast, if you want to experience truly great, world-class customer support, try Fidelity Investments. I am always overwhelmed by their service and tout their customer service as the best I've ever experienced. It's just too bad they don't sell consumer electronics!(I don't work there or even know anyone personally who does, but I've had my retirement accounts with them for several years...truly top notch service)
You can get more memory for less. Honestly, how many people will ever drop this chip from 10'000 ft or subject their digital camera to 50F below zero? The new SDHC chips, especially category 6, have a minimum 4GB capacity, are faster, and cost less.
This is NOT a good solution for your DVDs or CDs. Nearly all the paperwork will need to be trimmed or folded if you want to keep it. The so-called space for the spines is wasteful. I am very sorry I purchased this item. I finally spent the money for DiscSox and they are infinitely better. The pictures shown are quite deceitful, so don't expect the papers to fit.
his is the exact warning description written on the 4th page of the use manual:Warning: The cord(s) included with this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.WTF??! Why isn't this warning listed on their advertisement? I would not have bought it if I knew about it. Do not buy this product if it is a concern to you.But Overall it is not a bad MP3 player.
Remote control only works if you point it at a small hole on the lower left side of screen. (I also replaced the battery with a fresh one.) Per customer support, the best thing to do to make it work is to REMOVE the frame around the screen first, use the remote, then put the frame back! I don't think so. Bottom line: Would I buy this product again? Nope. I am returning it ASAP.
I bought this TV from Best Buy and at the time was assured by the salesmen that this TV was in his words, "anti burn in."I looked online and all the descriptions and reviews for this television say that it does not suffer from burn in, but it most certainly does.I had this TV for 27 days and had it on for about 10 hours a day. When watching a really cool dolphin show on 'INHD' (a channel that shows only HD programming) I noticed that there were two darkened bars on the left and right side of the screen. It made it appear that the center of the screen was lighter. It took me a minute or two to realize what I was seeing.Most programming I watch is 4:3 standard definition, because lets face it, over 90% of all programming is 4:3 standard definition. When you watch a 4:3 format program on this TV, there are 2 dark black bars on the left and right side of the screen. (Of course, this can't be helped, 4:3 shows are not wide enough to fill the whole 16:9 screen.) After using this brand new, factory sealed television for only 27 days, the burn in from watching 4:3 programming has ruined my experience with this TV. Not because it's so terrible, it's not. Thing is, I can only imagine how bad it will become after 3 months or regular use.Excerpt from the manual. "Turn off the TV for a while or let the TV run on another channel. Unlike plasma TV and CRT TV, image retention on this TV is not permanent. It is only a temporary condition." I have not seen any image retention, but I have most definitely seen that the parts of the screen that get the most use become permanently lighter than parts that are used less. This means that when you are watching any TV show or movie that does not fill the entire screen, damage to your screen is occurring. Period.I wanted so badly for this TV to live up to it's promises, and it did at first. This picture on this TV when you have a good source is extraordinary. It's a crying shame that it suffers from burn in, however.Buyer Beware.
I just got this thing an hour ago and leaving aside the "english" in the manual I just want to know how long do I have to charge it,the charger's got 2 lights,I plug it in and it shows one red and one green but after 1 minute the green one disapears and it just shows the red one...do I have to leave it charge for hours?
I was completely blown away with this set of binoculars, "its like," where have I been? This set exceeds my expectations. The clarity is fantastic even at very long distance, the zoom feature is great. This is truely the best set of binoculars I've had the pleasure of owning; as a matter fact I have already ordered another set, the Upclose 12x25 model for in the woods viewing. Thanks Celestron. Update; After owning these a few weeks the zoom broke, so I sent them back after being told that there would be no charge, well then received an email stating there was a charge, so I just sent a copy of the first email and no charge. Poor customer service and the binoculors well there still broke when you zoom. There fine for long distance but very poor zoom feature. That was my main reason for purchasing these binoculars. So disappointed with my purchase and the way they delt with the repair. They charge 25 dollars just to send it back. Not very professonial. Thank you.
I ordered this cable to hook up a PS3 to a HDTV and it didn't work. I tried to use this cable to hook up a HD-DVR to a HDTV and it didn't work. I took this cable to my friend's house and tried to hook up a PS3 and HD-DVR to his HDTV, and same results. I got a HDMI-HDMI cable from Monoprice and the cable worked right out of the box.
Don't buy this product. I received this MP3 player as a gift for running and other active sports. Unfortunately, it shuts off at the slightest tap. I've been told that the problem is the spring that holds the battery, but no amount of fiddling seems to solve the problem. It still works if I place it very carefully on a level surface when I use a machine at the gym, but the slightest tap will shut it off. It is maddening!!!
...unless you want to have trouble focusing, have difficulty using them indoors at a sporting event, or have the neck strap bracket break off, etc. I wear glasses and these never did focus well for me. I was not happy when the bracket broke off the day I received them, just as I was to leave for an Africa safari vacation. The biocs kept slipping off my neck the whole trip, and it was frustrating.Even more frustrating was trying to get them repaired. Suposedly there is a warranty on these. Hah! When I sent them to Bushnell for repair, they wanted [...].
I saw some of the reviews discussing the melted Belkin 'rotating low profile plug', and figured it was a 1 in a million shot, so went ahead and bought one anyway. Mistake. I would not recommend buying any Belkin product with this rotating plug. Way too many people complaining about what must be a major safety issue. Plugs should not short out - period. I've never in my 50+ years, had a plug short out and melt the plastic - pretty poor.
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!
I've had two of the V505 series, this one being the latest. The first one suffered from touchpad problems (clicking at random) and had to be sent out for repairs for a month right after i got it. After two months of use I noticed the case was so poorly reinforced that ripples would go across the screen if you slightly touched the back. After a few more months of carrying it around in a case purchased especially for it, it had major pixel damage. Sony's telephone representatives insisted that carrying it in a laptop case was excessive or abusive use and refused to replace it for several months. They finally replaced it with this model, and now the touchpad is starting to malfunction again.Aside from the touchpad not working and the wireless card not working on some LEAP enabled networks, this model works well enough and it would make an OK desktop replacement for someone who works from home and never moves their laptop more than a few inches. If you're looking for something you can haul around with you though, look for something that's built better.
Lots of great features, great camera for kids.... But after four months of use, this Aipek camera decided that it was done. No damage, never dropped, great condition on the exterior. But something inside is rotten. Buyer beware, you get what you pay for.
This was hands down the worst consumer electronics product that I've ever owned. The menu system is unintuitive, and I could never imagine myself ever being able to fully use the unit without the manual nearby. The unit appeared cheaply made and after about 6 months, the unit wouldn't even power up. I ended up just throwing it away. Pick another product in this category!
I purchased these batteries with the Opteka battery grip for my Canon XTi. After only a couple of recharges my camera started locking-up. I first thought my camera was the problem but after lots of troubleshooting with a Canon rep realized it was the batteries. The Camera and grip work fine with Canon batteries. Better to avoid cheap knock-offs. You really get what you pay for with these batteries.
At first I was very happy with this player, until the screw holding the thing you snap the dvd onto fell out. I called to see if I could buy the part . They do not offer parts or repair, even if you offer to pay for it after 90 days. You have to buy a new unit at a discounted price. The discounted price was almost as much as the original price. I would not buy this product again.
suction cups dont work very well it doesnt stay hooked to windshield the unit it self is heavy. i do like the telephone style power plug, it has saved me a few times. not my first choice if i was to do it again.
This one is going back. My first chance to use it was my daughter's birthday party. While she sat in the living room opening her presents I noticed long white streaks running the entire length of the picture. I thought that maybe they were only on the LCD, but no they were being recorded. Completely ruined the shot. Returned the camera and got another thinking it was defective, nope same problem. The problem stems from the camera's inability to adjust it's gain properly with normal indoor lighting, and a bright light source above it. The light source (a chandelier) doesn't even appear in the picture, but it must be hitting the periphery pixels of the CCD and causing these entire screen long streaks. This was at 3:00 in the afternoon with a window on one side blinds open and a light source above. Not a difficult lighting situation. Very Poor.Zoom is way to touchy, yes with practice it can be effective, but come on, this is a point and shooter I shouldn't have to be super nimble fingered. Motor noise is loud, don't know if it is picked up on tape as the streaks caused me not to even bother checking. Touch screen is OK, but not the best user interface. Give me a scroll wheel. If anyone is interested I will get you screen shots of what I am talking about. Too bad, it was a nice little package with some neat features.
I took this card on a trip recently and on the second to last day, received a "unable to read card" error that appeared to have deleted all 150 pictures that I had taken on my trip. $100 of data recovery software later, I was able to find most of the pics, although about 20% of them were missing all or part of the image.I'm sticking with established brands like sandisk in the future. This company's product appears to be unreliable.
Received the unit for my birthday. Very excited at first. Went through a tedious setup process. Realized that the unit was built very poorly with switches that don't seem to be quite right, either recessed too deeply into the device or not as responsive as they should be. Never could get a GPS lock after several attempts. Put in date/time/location manually. mySky was way off on identifying objects. Attempted to update the included SD card per the manual but the "Programming failed." From that point forward, the unit never functioned again. I am returning it for a refund.
Bought it and tried to put it on my camera and it doesn't fit. Someone said I need to buy another lense to put this onto it. Why didn't they tell me that in the first place!
I bought this card a while back so my perspective changed a bit after the recent release of GeForce4 Ti 4xxx series. (Note: the GeForce4 MX series is just a souped-up GF2, not a true GF4.) The GF3 cards were never cheap to begin with. Now that GF2 cards are a huge bargain, the GF3 represents even less value to all gamers except those with an big appetite for the latest and most poweful hardware.The revolutioary feature in the GeForce3 GPU is the programmable vertex and pixel shaders, which makes it possible for developers to create very cool effects.Unfortunately, not many PC games have taken advantage of this level of power, and the few that have are very poor in gameplay. So if you want to play all the top games, stick with a GF2 (or a similar ATI); in fact, you should probably get a GF4 MX (the souped-up GF2) which costs less than half of this card but actually gives you better performance on most games. Get a GF3 or GF4 Ti only if you absolutely want the programmable shaders, either for your own development needs or just to be able to get the few DirectX 8 games for eye candy.(If you want to see what the GF3 can do, check out a few Xbox games that take full advantage of the shaders: Blood Wake, Rallisport Challenge, Project Gotham Racing, NFL Fever 2002, etc.)Like most other Visiontek cards this one installs easily. Mine worked right away with Windows 2000. In everyday life I don't see any improvement over my previos TNT2 16MB card, but when it comes to games it shines. (But again, a [$] GF2 card would have done just as well.) There have been reports of incompatibility with some systems (AGP problem or power supply problem), so be sure to save all the packaging in case it doesn't work in your system.
It works fine in my Cannon camera, but I can't download it to ma Vista Dell computer. My card reader which reads 4 gb cards can't read this one and my computer just stalls untill I take it out. That makes this card worthless. I would like one that works.
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.
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.
I thought that I could avoid the problems of non-Apple chargers by purchasing one at a reasonable price; "you get what you pay for". That certainly wasn't the case here.Even though the charger came well packaged, looking like one that might be sold retail, it's performance was abysmal. As soon as I plugged in my iPad I got a "not charging" message. This meant the charger, while working, wasn't putting out enough juice for my iPad to register the charge. After leaving it plugged in for 24 hours I'd gotten to about 80% full charge (from below 20%) so some charge was trickling in. During that time I'd been reading Amazon reviews for other cheap chargers and learned that using an inadequate charger can cause problems with the iDevice, which is exactly what happened when I next used my iPad.Given the cost of an iPad (or iPod or iPhone) and the hassle of replacing all the data contained therein it didn't seem worth it to start pinching pennies now; I ordered a replacement charger from Apple. I was very impressed when it arrived as it wasn't just a duplicate of the little USB plug with prongs that comes with iDevices. The replacement also included a three foot cord as thick as a vacuum cleaner's with a 3-pronged plug (grounded) on one end and a connection molded to fit the USB block after sliding the prongs out on the other. The sync/charge cord plugs into that, as usual.Luckily, charging and syncing my iPad with the proper equiptment set things right. While Apple charges more they have a far superior product that will protect my investment. Hopefully this review will allow others to learn from my mistake.
Although the description said it would work with my model GPS, the item I received was inappropriate and would not work with it. The Amazon Marketplace seller was uncommunicative but fortunately Amazon's guarantee took effect and I was able to get a refund... but not the mount. :(
Pretty much crap. I got it with a new laptop, thinking I would be saving myself trouble over the touchpad. I find I use the touchpad more than the mouse. I've grown accustom to trying the mouse and have it not work. When I do get it to work the tracking is poor and jerky. It's hard to cut and past text. Go elsewhere and save the headache.
I bought this hard drive thinking it would be good because Western Digital was a good name that you could trust. It works fine for the first 6 months and those of you who just bought it might think I'm dead wrong, but just wait. Everything begins to go wrong, and I've taken every precaution to make sure it stops messing up. Nothing works. I have to reformat every month because it doesn't want to work for some reason. Do NOT get this drive, it will give you fits. And this isn't because I had a defective drive, I exchanged it for a different HD and had similar problems. I recently bought a new hard drive from Maxtor. Maxtor seems to be making good hard drives. I've had no problems with the 160GB drive and it works wonders compared to the WD drive. Those of you looking for a new hard drive, do not be fooled by this one.
I had an ATI card in my old computer that included a TV tuner. I have just purchased a new machine (my old one died) and decided to add the ATI TV Wonder 550 PCI card. My new computer runs Windows MCE 2005. I was able to load the ATI drivers after three unsuccessful attempts. I could not load ATI's Media Center from the installation CD. I tried downloading a newer version from ATI but it would not install. I attempted to contact ATI several times but they never responded. I have given up and ordered another brand TV tuner card.
These are very light weight and fragile. They broke after only 1 week of owning them. I just replaced them with Audio-Technica ATH-M30 headphones which are still relatively cheap but infinitely better.
I'm not using this... it will not cover completely my ipod touch's screen. I'm keeping the plastic that came with the ipod and buying a silicone case
I've had three Canon digital Elph cameras in four years. Each has failed with a E18 error, likely because of the fragile telescoping lens. Canon did replace the first one as it was less than a year old. But the 2nd and 3rd each failed shortly after the year-long warranty ran out. I'll never buy another Canon product.
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.
This is theoretically a great gift. However, when I received it I noticed how little padding/packing material there was. The box with the pitcher & tea was placed in a larger box with very little packing material - maybe some brown paper, but not much. Because of this, the tea pot had broken in a couple of places. Great item, poor packaging. I re-ordered it, but not from Amazon. I re-ordered it from Bed, Bath, and Beyond - same price, MUCH better packing. The box with the tea pot & tea was wrapped in huge, puffy bubble wrap before it was placed in the larger box, and it all arrived intact. Usually I'm very satisfied with my shopping experiences on Amazon, but for this item in particular, I recommend purchasing it somewhere else!
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.
To leave your ipod exposed in this fashion while doing anything at all would be a very bad idea. This product isn't very well thought out.
I used this product once and it worked. Ever since, it has not worked.The battery does not make a connection and will never charge.
Buying this camera has taught me a very valuable lesson...NEVER buy an expensive camera unless you have used a friend's in a few different conditions! I am hugely disappointed with this camera. Unless you are in bright light and not using the zoom, it is virtually impossible to get a crisply in focus best resolution shot. Although I love the feel of the thing and the large view screen, I would not recommend it to anyone.
The card worked really well except for one little thing. There is no way to enbale super G mode (you need it to connect at 108mbps). Without the most I could connect at was 54mbps. The quick install guide and the manual said it's available, but it wasn't. Tech support was able to reproduce my problem, and tried many, many things. Even though they were very helpful, they coudln't fix it.My guess is that it's going to take a firmware upgrade to enable Super G. If you can wait for that, then you will be happy. I returned mine, and bout a Linksys WPC54GX.
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.
What I really liked about the hand held trackball is freedom to sit or stand anywhere(without a table top) to control my computer. I have been checking for other products like it and have only found this trackball. What I hate about this product is it becomes useless after a year or two. This is my fourth Fellowes trackball in about five years. If it wasn't for the short lifespan I would be happy with the product.Maybe in a few years they may come out with a wireless model. Then I could get rid of the long extension cable that runs across my floor to the couch. If it wasn't for the price I probably wouldn't have bought more than a couple over the years. This is the only pointing device that I have found that I can sit on my couch and play computer games for hours without muscle fatigue in my arm or wrist.
Stay away from this item!The materials were of cheap plastic.Didn't work correctly from the beginning. The video never worked.Within 3 mos my CD's start skipping! Those were brand new cd's that works on all other radios!Had a horrible time returning it to Amazon.Do not buy this! You'll regret it!
The devise is compatible with all media types as declared. The only problem, that after 3 month of use is started to show strange lines and "pausing" while playing. I'm writing letter to the manufacturer right now.Update: The manufacturer said is nothing to do, the warranty covers only 90 days.This player is not good purchase - do not buy it.
Never had much of a problem with my router. Once I had to update the firmware, but that was it. Yesterday, I noticed that the WLAN link light was off and my wireless connections were no longer working. Called Linksys support and told them all of my troubleshooting procedures. They had me reset the router again and it still didn't function. Then they asked me how long I had the router. I said that I had purchased it around 1/15/02. They told me, "We're sorry but that's more than a year. We won't be able to help you." Apparently, the wireless part of the router burns out (I can still use the switch ports to connect via cable). I paid around [$$$] for this last year. I would have expected it to last for more than a year - or at least have been given some assistance in fixing it. Beware - you may have to replace this annually.
Good product, responsive customer service representatives, but this router needs resetting almost every day. It just stops working without evident reason. I upgraded the firmware with the latest version without results. The problem might be somwhere else but it is not- to my best knowledge, and the employees from Linksys could not give me a satisfactory anser to that problem after several calls of mine either. Maybe it will work better with a different setup but is this normal? Maybe it needs a newer firmware? I Don't recommend this product anyway.
The product itself works fine, but the day after I received it, I was in Wal-Mart and saw a Home-Medics version of the SAME THING for $29.95 and decided to buy it to compare. I did not feel any difference between the 29.95 Walmart version and this $189 version. The Walmart thumper had more settings, AND heat option (if you like that). When I contacted Pro Therapy Supplies to return this unit - because you have to contact them to get a return authorization number(sigh) - they informed me that there would be a 10% restocking fee. So I figure I'm out about $30-$35 total just for ordering this product even though I didn't keep it. Take my advice, go to Wal-Mart and order the Home Medics percussion massager and save yourself a ton of money.
I purchased this a few months ago. Almost from the start I got errors trying to print pictures. More often than not the first picture printed each time would come out with the wrong colors and lines going through the picture. I would then have to perform a cleaning a couple of times and then it would print normally. This problem was repeated every time I tried to use the printer. Now when I try to print, even cleaning it doesn't help. I keep getting error messages telling me to replace the ink cartridge, even though the cartridge is no where near empty. Maybe I got a faulty cartridge, but whatever happened I hate paying for something that never worked correctly.
I had high hopes for this product when I ordered it. However, it does not fit in the utility outlet for a 1999 Honda Accord. It is too narrow and too long. So pass this by if you have a utility outlet in your car that is shorter and wider than a cigarette lighter.
I just received this headphones today and I must say I'm rather disappointed. I got these as a replacement ever since one of the headphones of my Sennheiser HD 202's died. There's a world of difference, especially the bass...i just don't hear/feel it. I think I'm gonna upgrade to something else.
I used to buy 25-packs of these all the time with only a problem with a few of them. Just after Christmas I bought a 50-pack of them. After the first dozen, the rest wouldn't work at all in my Akai stand-alone burner, or the plextor burner on my computer. Other brands are working fine in them so it's NOT the machines or firmware. I bought a 25-pack last month because I didn't have problems with them before. About 2 out of every 3 of the 25-pack have problems with dropouts, skips, freezes, locking up the players, or didn't record at all. They definitely downgraded their quality, or are shipping out more of that "bad batch".
the wall charger part of this set is very dangerous. It burned out the board and charging port on two 3rd generation ipod touches. First one burned out and I returned it to Apple not realizing that the charger was at fault. Tried to charge new one with same charger and the same thing happened. Now that I knew what was causing the problem I threw the charger in the garbage. I was very fortunate that Apple replaced the second ipod in such a short period of time. ONCE AGAIN - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!! Would give zero stars if I could!
I bought two tanks of this black ink from different sources (one from Amazon, one from a local store). They do last longer than Epson's own cartridges, but beware: they clog the printhead frequently! I wasted lots of pricy color ink as well as black ink having to run the printhead cleaning operation every other day. As an occasional user, printing a few pages each day or two, I felt like I was burning more ink than I was printing. Also, the Rhinotek inks produce an ammonia-like smell on freshly printed pages. I've switched back to Epson black ink. The print is just as rich, clogs happen way less frequently now, and my pages don't smell foul. I will never use Rhinotek inks again.
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.
Please do not waste your money on this product. We are not able to read the display. The base will not attach to the unit. Does not come with an AC adapter, and you can't order one. I have been trying to get my money back for a while, but doubt I will see it. I will probably get stuck with a product I will have to throw away. We needed a large display product. Thought we had one. BIG MISTAKE!
I was convinced that this device or its little brother the Nx70 would be the best thing since sliced bread for the student or businessman. 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 easiily 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.
This came and I was excited to get my laptop temp., down. Put it into the USB port and wouldn't work at all. The "Very Bright" blue LED light was showing so I knew it had power. But when I checked (with a very bright flashlight)by looking right at the fans, they weren't moving one CM. Could not recommend.Went instead to the Targus Lap Chill Mat AWE55US (Black with Gray), which had many good reviews and it works great. Can see, hear (very slightly) but feel the air flowing. Ordered the Targus from Amazon for about $10 more but what else could you do with one that didn't work?
My F5U237 V3 worked very well and had a functional and aesthetically pleasing design. About a year after I purchased the hub Windows started giving me the unknown USB device found routine. Because of the life span I can only give it 2 stars for design. I would not recommend this product.
I have had this camera for six weeks. It works when hardwired. I have had several emails from Ly Seang, the company trouble shooter. His replies are short, not specifically responsive to my clearly stated issues AND his replies have not helped. I have learned that this product cannot be managed except on some XP machines and it cannot be viewed except by Internet Explorer on some machines set up with restrictions. Therefore it is NOT a true IP Camera. I would have given it NO STARS if that had been an option.
Just installed this unit a week or so ago, working fine, good power for the price (about $150). I would not pay any more than 150 for this unit, the MSRP price is a joke.UPDATE: I would not install one of these again even if it were free with and I was paid $100 to take it.Positives:PowerDisplay quality is good when playing a DVD.Price (when heavily discounted) UPDATE: Any price is too high.Negatives:Weakest FM tuning of any receiver I've owned.I don't really have any use for playing DVD movies in my truck thus the "cool color screen" is virtually worthless (see next point).Display screen when not playing a DVD is ugly block font blue and white cheap looking display. There is no option to play any video clip or other graphic display when listening to radio, cd, aux in, etc. This is a really basic function of most receivers with a display screen but not this unit!Buttons sound and feel cheap when you press them.Flip down face is noisy, sounds like it may have a short life.When you get to the end of a CD, it just stops. You can't use the track buttons to go forward to track 1 or backward through the tracks. If you want to listen to the CD again, you have to cycle through the source inputs back to CD.UPDATE: Finally uninstall ed this piece of junk. I would never buy any Boss product again. CD started skipping really bad. This was just an all-around low quality rip-off. It should be illegal for a product like this to be sold.Also - When replacing removable faceplate, starting having problems getting it to engage.
I was really disapointed with this product. I did like the sound and the size and the way it fit behind the ear. What I didn't like is the range. Plantronics claims 300' but when you talk to their tech support, it's 300' in an open field. They told me that through walls and the like the range is more like 150'. That would satisfy me, but I could only get about 30' away and I would get the out of range beeps. Tech support said that the headset was defctive and to exchange it. I must give credit to Amazon, they have excellent service. I received the replacement in just a couple of days. Sorry to say, I had the same problem. I had to return it also. I am comparing this headset with my old GN Netcom GN9120. With the Netcom headset I was able to get a 160' range.
I was really disappointed in canons construction of the case for the SD1000 camera. dont they product test? this thing should have never passed go and been on the market.first problem is that you cant put the arm band through the provided slot without making it larger and damaging your case.the second problem is that it has a magnetic closure on the flap but the flap doesnt even stay down enough to shut. the flap just flaps around because the case will not close.its a complete waste of money. i would suggest finding a soft case or other generic case at your local electronics store that will fit your camera. it would be a much better purchase.I do suggest getting a case for all cameras but especially these tiny ones because they are so much easier to drop and canons have been known to be really fickle when dropped. they really do not withstand being dropped so hold on to your wristband!!
Only 2 out of 20 disks burned correctly! Very disappointing.... thought it was my burner giving out but I bought the 30 pack verbatim dvd+r from advice and its working as intended like all dvdr's should be. I do not understand why they would market this junk. Save your money.
Totally worthless.The set screws will not stay in place, using 10 gauge or higher wire, I doubt they'd even grip 12 gauge.For the record I'm using this speaker wire:Pyramid RSW12100 12-Gauge 100-Foot Spool of High-Quality Speaker Zip WireThese banana plugs work fine:Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, Dual Screw Lock, 6 Pair (12 Pieces)Its just a poorly made product.
I have to confess that I didn't purchase this item through Amazon, but through a local electronics megastore (F*y's). I was drawn to purchase this unit because of the flexibility of connecting via SATA, USB2.0 or firewire, and the unit handling both IDE and SATA drives.However, after connecting everything up, I tried to power up the unit and NOTHING! You think they'd at least check to make sure these units turned on before they ship them. I don't know whether the problem is in the AC cord or the power adapter, but this unit is as lifeless as a brick. Not too surprised in retrospect - unlike my MacAlly PHR-100AC unit, this unit does not have a fully grounded power supply. (I always like to see grounded AC power for my computer equipment...)
Lightweight and reasonably comfortable; multiple earpieces for various earholes; but the inability to mute from the Headset Base? What was someone not thinking? Beware. If you don't need to mute alot then this one is OK otherwise avoid. Muting requires a two-finger hard sqeeze for "3 seconds" of the headset down volume button. Gets tired real quick.Not Recomended.
I bought this for my iPod. It works ok but the sound quality is awfull. I have an very old Panasonic adapter and even Panasoic sounds much better than this Belkin. Also Belkin adapter is very poorly constructed that there is a lot of hissling and noise while playing. Only buy this adapter if you like heavy metal music so that you can supress the static noise with heavy drums and bass:)
Practically, I had to format this item on my computer. It came unformatted. That irked me.
I was very displeased to find that when I received the radio it had no ac adapter... which I found out later, you have to have one because the batteries are only for backup! Plus I was at walmart recently and they are selling the same radio WITH an adapter for the same price I paid for one without it,AND that does not include shipping!!
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.
Mine broke just about one month after the one-year warranty ran out. I am still trying to find someone to fix it.Grrrr.
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'd read about all the problems people have with bluetooth and thought as an electrical engineer I could make it work. Wrong. A very frustrating experience. Anycom seemed to get the best reviews and comments in the forums, but if this is as good as it gets, forget bluetooth. It's a 10 year-old technology that is not yet ready for the public. It's click-intensive, the terminology is very different from windows (same techie words used with different meanings, etc.). And this is just bluetooth. The Anycom product comes with very little help and terse confusing instructions. When I got the USB-250 it had been out quite a while but still the Windows software and the firmware in the unit were both far out of date and very immature. The software and firmware were being updated monthly with fixes that should have been done before the fist unit ever went out the door. It took multiple upgrades over several months (each requiring a full uninstall and a complete re-install) of the software and several firmware updates before my high-end Plantronics headset/mic would work with the anycom USB-250 ..... and then it didn't work because the USB-250 stopped working following the last firmware install. The install went fine and the software recognizes the unit but can't make it work. It took a number of emails over two weeks to get Anycom to agree to give me an RMA number.My biggest complaint is that Anycom's customer service consists of their forums. You have to sort through thousands of forum entries to find someone that had a similar problem then read through other user's comments and finally find a response from an Anycom employee to get the information you are looking for. Even then it's in broken English and not easy to follow. If it's a new problem you start a new thread and hope someone can help. Just searching the forums can take hours even with the forum search routine.My first recommendation is to avoid bluetooth if you can. I have one mouse that is bluetooth and one that is a proprietary wireless interface. The proprietary one required nothing more than plugging it in. It works perfectly. If I change batteries, I'm instantly back to work. If the batteries die or I get out of range on the bluetooth one, I'm in for 5 or 10 minutes of fiddling to get the mouse working again. This usually requires a computer re-start, but I have found a process that requires 14 mouse clicks (using the laptop built-in pad) to get the bluetooth mouse working again). It's a tedious process that is hard to memorize given the strange use of words among the bluetooth crowd.
Pros: Awesome HD picture, brightness and clarity make all other types of TVs look silly, lightweight, only 15&quot; deep and one of the smallest cabinet sizes around.Cons: We use this TV as our main set (it gets a lot of use) and have had to replace the color wheel motor under warranty after only 5 months of use because it started making a high pitched ringing sound that became pretty loud and annoying.2 months later, the noise has started up again...not as loud, but it's definitely the same noise. I've got a 4 yr. extended warranty, but what happens when that is up?...I'll be stuck paying $300 for the part and labor every 5 to 6 months just to keep the color wheel motor quiet!...on top of the $250 for the bulb (about every 1 1/2 years based on our useage) which is an 8000hr bulb according to Samsung.I had really been convinced that the only maintenance on this set would be the cost of the bulb which is completely acceptable. I'm going to try and get the TV replaced by Samsung in case thing is just a lemon otherwise, if the problem continues, I'm going to get my money back from them and wait to jump aboard the HDTV wagon until the technology is more reliable. The technician who changed the color wheel motor for us showed us the part. It's about 1 inch (maybe 1 1/2 inches) in diameter and spins at 92,000 RPMs. No wonder they don't hold up. Samsung should change the motor to something heavy duty that will give you at least 5 to 10 years before you have to mess with it.
I bought this unit to replace an old CD player which had given up the ghost. I took a look at what was around - I don't want a 200-CD jukebox - just a simple player. This thing was really inexpensive and since I've had Kenwood equipment for about 15 years, I thought I could trust the brand. Even though it is listed as a CD/DVD player, this unit however didn't recognize most of the CDs I put in, showing the message "Disc Error". One CD played for about a minute, then ejected itself, then wouldn't play at all. I took it back to the store and tried another one, but had the same problem. The guy tried to sell me a much more expensive player, but this experience put me off Kenwood. I got my money back.
I may have received an M220C that was completely different than the one that other people received. Mine was very uncomfortable because the fit was very poor, difficult to put on and the part that should fit in the ear does not. That part is a hard plastic and it is very uncomfortable. The volume is way too low to be useable even in a quiet environment. I think the main reason for the low volume is that the part that fits in the ear does not go in far enough and does not seal at all. There is a volume switch that does nothing.I bought an over-the-ear style Vtech at Walmart that is very nice and the same price as the M220C. It had just the right volume, and was very comfortable. The part that fits in the ear goes in far enough to provide good volume and is surrounded by a soft rubber-like plastic that provides a good seal and makes it very comfortable. It is also much easier to put on than the M220C. I do not see this Vtech model on Amazon. I can't imagine anybody who would not prefer the Vtech I have to this Plantronics.
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.
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.
i have bought 2 pairs of these in the last year. they have both quit working because of loose wires and i keep getting the runaround from the company about the warranty. DO NOT GIVE ANY MONEY TO THESE PEOPLE. they dont back up what they say and they are of terrible quality in the workmanship department. i cant complain about the sound though.
I ordered this product from Amazon but then was informed after the order that the product was out of stock and unable to ship. When I called to review order, they were unable to cancel the full order and upon transferring to the call center mgr for further review, was disconnected. This is the 2nd product in recent months that i've ordered and now found to be out of stock with amazon.......buyer beware, I have considered Amazon reputable in the past for info and order satisfaction, but this is not the case....this is not a one time event.The product is rated low, cause i have not been able to get this from Amazon.
Palm will not acknowledge the card, so I e-mailed Kingston tech support. The response: "This card will not work in this PDA. This device will only take up to 1GB cards."This information would've been useful to me _before_ my purchase. Get on the ball, guys, and don't assume people have the time to do hours of research prior to every product purchase, especially in light of your implication that this product works for, among other things, PDAs.
For Valentines day 2008 my wife bought an i-Luv headphone for me. The ad said "noise canceling", but for my application I really needed something more serious with hearing protection. Well, she's been trying to return it for the last 5 weeks. It seems it's almost impossible to get through to a number, if you can find the number. Then if you you'll be really lucky to get a person. If you get a person they'll make a promise and you'll never hear anything again.I have never has worse customer service from any company ever.
I bought this because it says 7 in. to 9 in. dvd players. When I tried to fit my Toshiba SD-P19S the case was about one inch to small. I was disappointed because I went by the product description. It is a very nice case and I wish it fit my player.
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.
You can not download pictures from all computers with this frame. You must have 2.0 usb hubs. Not all computers, including my Dell, have this.
The bottom line is that I am disappointed with this purchase... This device is only flashed for 15 seconds and then stop when the alarm system is activated. It is not enough time to alarm for deaf people. It would be helpful and valuable for the deaf people if the device is continues flashing until it is turned off.
The A61 will not charge iphones although it looks like it will and usb cables will charge both. The A61 really only charges Ipods.
These zoom from 8 to 16 power, but they are extremely blurry at the higher magnifications. I already have 10 power fixed Pentax binoculars and they performed so well that I naturally went to Pentax when I wanted to upgrade.If I had it to do over again, I would not have purchased this.
We bought six of these units for our gardens and within three days, half of them were leaking constantly out of the two weep holes near the outlet ports. These units are used on an elevated, pressure regulated, 25psi system, using filtered water, so I can't even blame pressure, sediment in the water or dirt on the ground. I thought it very strange that they would purposefully design a unit that has the ability to leak.But then the unthinkable happened, within 1 week two of these units popped off their spigots and flooded our entire grounds, wasting thousands of gallons in the process and destroying valuable plants! Mind you the plastic nuts did not crack or break, the threads did not strip because of too much tightening or water pressure, and no weight of any kind was supported by these plastic units, they just popped off! OUTRAGEOUS!I GIVE IT ZERO STARS AND CALL IT WORTHLESS!
We bought our camcorder in April '99 to take on our Alaskan cruise vacation. It makes wonderful recordings, but playback was initially a problem. I thought a syncronization problem was something I was doing. It became apparent when, 54 weeks after purchasing it, an SP and an LP recording we made couldn't be played back. The SP had no sound and intermittent video. The LP played back in SP.We sent it to JVC for repair and the estimate came back at 1/2 the original purchase price. I'm going to buy something else because they now cost about as much as the repair cost.
I never received the produce. I live in an apartment complex. The mail man said heleft the item a the apartment complex rental office and the rental office said they never received it.needless to say, I never received anything.Wilbert A. Henry
Should have known for the price and size that it would not stand up very well. The slightest breeze sends it toppling over, potentially damaging your camera.
I have just received the Tiffen UV Filter 52MM for my T1i. I bought the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. I screwed the UV filter to the lens and the glass mysteriously came loose and rattles. Is this suppose to happen or no? I haven't had the chance to even try it as I am awaiting for my camera.
Three problems:1) ZERO padding or protection on all four edges. Underwear literally provides more protection than the translucent nylon fabric.2) The corners are sewn in a radius, so the dimensions are not correct. They are sewn on about a 1-1/2" radius, so your laptop must be at least 1" narrower and shorter than the listed dimensions if you want it to zip close (that's what the zipper is for).3) The metal logo has sharp prongs that go through the neoprene to the inside of the bag.In short, the edges, corners, and top of my laptop will not be protected by using this product. I would have a neat cushion to sit on if it didn't have the stupid metal Bodyglove logo.
It won't last long, but it works fine when it does. Heavier flashes will pull the contacts out of the mount. Spend a few extra bucks for the Nikon.
This is the worst printer I've ever used. The print quality on both pictures or text is [poor], to say it nicely. On pictures, the colors look nothing at all like reality. Occasionally I can get some semi-decent pictures (i.e. everyone isn't green) out but that's only after cleaning the head literally about 5 times and going through several iterations of the alignment function. Essentially, if this printer sits for more than a day, you need to go through at least 15 minutes of cleaning and alignment before you have some sort of decent printing-- whether its pictures or text. I've tried their technical support many times and it is as poor as the printer itself. I recommend staying as far away from Epson products as possible.
I am writing this because many people will be influenced by the review that Mike left, and it's not really fair to the camera.Digital camera's that have built in memory will use that memory when there is no memory card installed. It is generally 8mb or 16mb, and is only able to store a handfull of pictures before it is full. The only way to get the pictures off the camera is to plug in the USB cable between the camera and computer and turn on the camera, and then move or copy the pictures either with Windows Explorer or with the camera software, if it came with software for managing pictures.When you install a memory card, it completely disables the built in memory and the camera will only see the memory card. All picures will then be stored on the card. The advantage to the card is twofold. Mainly, you can buy a card that is much larger than the built in memory, so you can take a whole lot more pictures before you run out of room. You can then connect the USB cable and turn on the camera, and move or copy the pictures just like you did before. The other big advantage with the memory card is you can pop it into a card reader, and move or copy the pictures that way. The camera doesn't have to be turned on, thus saving your batteries. The card reader is often faster at transferring the pictures, too.So the pictures you took with the memory card not installed should still be there, you just have to remove the card and turn the camera back on before the camera will see them...There are a few camera's that will let you move the pictures in the onboard memory to the card, but the vast majority don't let you do that...Hope this helps a few people out there.
THIS VCR ONLY WORKED FOR A DAY OR TWO. THEN THERE WAS NO SOUND WHEN IT RECORDED MY SOAP OPERA'S.I WAS FURIOUS. IT IS NO FUN TO LOOK AT A PROGRAM THAT HAS NO SOUND. YOU PEOPLE THAT KEEP UP WITH THE SOAP OPERAS......YOU BE MAD TOO. I HAVE PUT IN A WRITTEN COMPLAINT TO AMAZON SINCE THEY SOLD ME THE ITEM.TO DATE I HAVE YET TO GET AN ANSWER FROM THEM. MY HOPE IS THAT THEY ASSUME THE RESPONSABILITY OF THE MATTERAND SOLVE MY PROBLEM. I DIDN'T MIND PAYING A HIGH PRICE FOR THE ITEM, SINCE I NOW ITS HARD TO GET A VCR NOW DAYS. THE ONLY USE I GOT FROM THIS ITEM WAS TO WATCH MY OLD TAPES WHICH HAD VOICE IN THEM. I NEED A VCR THAT RECORDS GOOD. I NEED TO TAPE MY SOAP OPERAS OFCOURSE WITH SOUND IN THEM.
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.
This is a very poor vcr. I have only used it a few times and when I put it on "record" it will stop recording halfway thru the program. This also happens when I use the programmable recording. Either way its a piece of junk. I've bought different brands of tapes and it doesn't make any difference. If you are able to record (which has only happened once) the playback is awful. Save your money!!!!!!
I just bought this percolator and only used it five times when I noticed that there was some hard crumbly residue forming all over the center hole in the bottom (inside). I boiled a bit of water alone in the percolator and some particles from that residue floated in the water. I can imagine how much of that stuff went into my coffee already. I only use filtered water for my drinks, so the problem wasn't in water but in the type of material used for this percolator. Being made in China, no wonder... I will be returning it and look for a better thing that won't scare me.
When I first bought this, it work fine my only complaint then was the cable was too short. I bought this drive back in Jun but just 2 weeks ago it stop working properly. When I plug it in to any computer it would only detect it as a USB device and not a hard drive. So I checked the Western Digital web site to see what the warranty covers and guess what. They say that they will only replace the drive but not do any data recover or repair it. But to recover the data and not void the warranty I have to use one of the Western Digital certified companies to recover the data and the warranty will NOT cover the cost how ever they have made a deal with those companies to give a discount. But when I check on the rates of one of the companies, the going price for 100gb or less would cost $495. That is 4 times more than what I bought the drive for. I have also did some research on the web and have found other people with the same problems and some with even worse problems.I have barely used my passport over the months only to free up space on my laptops hard drive and I have taken good care of it but from what I read, there is a design flaw that makes the USB connection draw more power then the specs said and that is what burning out on the drive. So if you want something long term try another brand this one ain't worth it.
The speaker looks okay, but the volume is so low and un-ajustable!!! Plus, You need to buy an extra AC adpater (or batteries). Considering how much shipping fee you pay, a $ some speaker from a local store is much better than this. Like another victim, I am gona keep it as a toy for my son.
These have nice bass, somewhat weak treble and poor midrange. I still liked them for a few months. Then, of all the earphones I've had over the years (many), the sound on the left earpiece became erratic (slight movement of wires caused it to cut out). These are extrememly poorly made. I handle everything with great care and have had other earphones for 10 years and they are still fine. I got these because of the reviews and because you really don't have to insert them far or turn them up to hear full sound. However, the lousy wire quality ruins my rating. Avoid.
New cartridge was installed and I immediately found ink smudges on my pages. Company replaced cartridge during the first week and new cartridge failed again. I give up. Will purchase cartridge from a different firm.
I got this printer with my system, easy to set up, yes. easy to work with, no. Ink hungry piece of crap. started malfunctioning with in one month. Finally, I give up trying to fix all the error messages I was getting from it, and went to the store to get a new one, of course, not an HP.Signs that it will quit working:- paper jam error- low ink error- not compatible with your pc (even if they give it to you to match your new system)- fax error (fax not send)- cartrige jam error- cover open error- unable to findI spend some extra money, and got a better all in one printer. of course with the extended warranty.NEVER AGAIN WILL BUY HP.
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...
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.
I used the scanner mostly. Didn't do black and white very well at all. Wouldn't even pick up ekgs. Color it picked up pretty well.The whole unit died a year after I got it. I may have printed 30 things tops on this printer. Beautiful photo printing. Of course, this does me no good when the whole thing dies shortly thereafter.Great potential if it had stayed alive.
I bought this player because it was so cheap. After initial charging of the unit I watched a movie using battery power. When I went to re-charge the unit by plugging it in, it wouldn't power up. No power what so ever, even when plugged in. I contacted the warranty website twice and did not have any response. Finally I called the 1-800 number and they told me I would have to mail the unit to them, at my expense, and it would take at least 4 weeks before I'd get it mailed back to me. They promise to "fix" it but who knows. I only used the player once! Do yourself a favor and spend a little more and get a namebrand.
About 2 months after I purchased this cooling pad it stopped working. The first thing to go, almost immediately was the cover for the cord under the unit. This is where you store the cord if you're going to be traveling and would like to unplug the cooler from the laptop, no big deal- I wasn't going to use it anyway. Later the entire thing just quit working. Turns out I have to hold the cord where it goes into the cooler (not the laptop) at an exact angle to keep it cooling. I even tried crazy glue to keep it in place, that didn't work. I'm not happy.
I purchased this scanner 16 months ago. I thought I would use it to scan in pictures of my son and print out Christmas cards, etc. Since I don't have as much free time as I would like I probably used it 3 times to scan in photos and 2 times to scan in documents that I needed a second copy of. I recently tried to scan in a family picture for a friend at work and the photo had horizontal lines all over the left side of the picture. I went to microtek support online and tried the two procedures they suggested in their FAQ's. When that did not work I emailed them with my problem. After 3 days I received their response. I seems that after spending $120.00 on a scanner and using it 6 times that my scanner has to be repaired. Their repair facilities are located in Southern California or Canada (since I am in Michigan that does me alot of good). Oh, and since I am beyond the 1 year warranty period I will be charged $80.00 per hour. What a joke! I would recommend never buying this product.
Run. Do not walk. Run. I have two of these drives and both failed within 2 days of each other. Tick of death. This is after having two Lacie Porsche drives fail within days of each other. My conclusion is LaCie makes poor quality.I also have NO PROBLEM with the G-Tech 908112-01 500GB G-Drive Combo External Hard Drive - Windows / Macintosh by G-Tech that I purchased.
Would not work with my dvd player. Would not auto switch. The people who sell this thing should be ashamed of them selfs. This is the worst waste of money I have ever spent money on!
Bought 2. After about a year, one became unreliable. The other still works OK. However, the 1ft - 2ft - 3ft incremental adjustments make it useless if you want to stop 18 inches away. Wasn't a problem at our previous place. Makes them useless in our new place (unless I lose more weight so that I can squeeze through a 1 foot opening).
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.
Yup, if it wasn't for the ink glitch, I will be giving it better...Because of it, this product doesn't even deserve to have one star!
Stay away from these earphones please!!!!!!!! They are not very good for any person who relishes audio in any way. I picked them because of good reviews by CNET and when I got them I was very disappointed with the quality. I gave them to wife, because she isn't as picky as I am, and within two months of use the bass completely stopped working in the left headphone. Not worth the money at all.
I just purchased this HDTV a month ago. After reading all the bad reviews I decided not to purchase it until my wife pointed out that there were also some good reviews. The next day I ordered it from Amazon .com. What I really did was throw $750.00 out the window because this TV absolutely sucks! The picture quality is so terrible. I keep getting these mosaic patterns all over the screen. I also get these dark shadows that come in and out on the characters faces. The picture is exceptionally grainy even fed through the component input. I will never purchase a TV again unless I see it first. It's really my own fault for buying a TV that don't have a return policy. I just hope that maybe someone will read this and decide not to buy this terrible TV.
I have owned this product since 2009 for use with my canon speedlights and I have begun to notice a number of the threaded screws that keep certain parts of the stand tight, simply do not work anymore. This is especially evident in the umbrella mount, I'm guessing the thread is "shot" internally (its plastic). Additionally, when folding or unfolding the stand, the springs now seem to stick and are tough to open.When everything worked properly (brand new), the stand was exceptional. However, it did not take many uses to discover faults in the construction.This stand is very lightweight and I only use it indoors standing very close to my speedlight should it happen to fall over. Luckily I have never had this stand tip over on me.Overall, I'm disappointed, but the stand is very affordable.
This product-the Roldex RT8214 PDA appears to be a bargain. It isn't!The most important function to me for this unit was the stated ability to sync the entries on the Rolodex with a computer using a supplied USB cable. After a couple of frustrating hours I gave up trying to get it to sync. It would not recognize any of the ports. I don't have this problem with any other USB device I've connected to my desktop.It is very cumbersome to input data to it(hence the need for the sync function)They advertise a calculator function. WOW the calculator display is compressed into the size of a postage stamp-at best You'd need 20/10 vison to have a shot at seeing it.The supplied instructions are lousy. If I had bought it from a store it would be back there now.The only value I've gotten from it is to use the supplied CR 2032 3 volt batteries for something else.Really spend a few more bucks and get a real PDA. I've wasted the money I spent for this useless piece of equipment.
In reference to the ER6i vs. ER4p, I have noticed that most reviewers do not mention the importance of mp3 bitrates in their evaluations. This review is based on the following observations:1)The ER4p has over enhanced highs and an over enhanced bass. IMHO the midrange suffers because the highs are unnaturally peaked to give presence to the mid range and to compensate for the inflated bass. The mid range is muddy and indistinct (I have observed this same phenomenon on poorer quality earphones and headphones). There is also some muddiness in the bass of the ER4p's2)Instead of embellishing the sounds in moderate mp3's (128 bitrate), the ER4p's tend to exaggerate all the imperfections of mp3's compressed below about a 220 bitrate.3)Even on mp3's averaging in the high 200-320 and above range, the ER4p is still not as "even" and "temperate" as the ER6i.Conclusion: Perhaps the ER4p is better than the ER6i when playing CD's. Since I bought the earbuds specifically for my mp3 player, I didn't bother to test either set on a CD player.When it comes to mp3's, the ER6i is far superior to the ER4p (and not to mention, cheaper), with a more even distribution of mid range tones on all mp3 bitrates. Beautiful detailed and non- exaggerated highs. And yes, a quite light (but adequate and detailed bass range, particularly if the earbuds are not inserted just so). But the overall smoothness and quality of sound is so much better than the ER4p's.Since Etymotic is a company that specializes in aids for the hearing impaired. Perhaps the ER4p's are designed for people with note range deprivation.
This unit looks so good on paper, and the price makes it seem like a bargain. But I assume most people buy it for its HDMI capability, and HDMI is its Achille's heel. The first unit I purchased played discs flawlessly in non-HDMI mode, but in HDMI it would hang up on some (not all) menu screens. The only way I could get it to conitnue playing was to switch video quality with the remote each time it hung. The unit was sent back to Toshiba, but the replacement unit they sent exhibits the exact same problem. Toshiba's Customer Relations rep claims they've never seen this problem before, but reviews by others on this site suggest otherwise. Beware.
Finally got it to work after an hour on the phone with Toshiba. Watched 2 HD DVDs over the next week, then began getting errors that it could not read the disks. Downloaded new firmware and now nothing plays. Sending it back. This is a piece of junk!! Note: Picture was awesome when it worked.
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 bought this based on reviews from others. The preprogramed stations don't work in my area (SF Bay Area). Depending on where I am in traveling, I need to change stations to reduce static. It is not easy to program or dial in a new station on the fly.
The product did not fit the product I had purchased in the same transaction. Dumb assumption I guess but since the product was reccommended as a product to purchase with the digital notepad I assumed the holder would fit. I have been to busy to deal with sending it back.
For the first 5-6 months, my 820 did fine with 2700mAh NiMH batteries. Suddenly, upon turn on, the empty battery icon flashes and it shuts down within 5 seconds. I am using the same batteries and even bought new ones. No deal. Sent it back to Fuji for repair. They sent it back with the same problem. It's a great camera otherwise. Lots of features and video w/sound. But now it just doesn't stay on long enough to use it. Alkalines will last only 8-10 minutes and less with flash. I'll try the repair route again. It might just be my camera's problem, but if you do buy it, don't get too emotionally attached.
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.
i couldn't get a reliable connection between across the powerline portion of my net. it was up for a few minutes; it was down. i tried various plugs to see if i can get a reliable connection. nope. it's possible it's the wiring in my place - a poor excuse for a product that's more or less claimed to work anywhere. avoid this technology.also the wireless unit gets really hot. that's not terribly impressive either.the only good news in this failure is i didn't pay full retail for this junk - it also means i can't return it ...
What a piece of junk! After four hours of messing with this thing and at least that many system recoveries, mine is repackaged and ready for return. The "simple" drag and drop loading of this turd has locked my computer up more times than I care to recount. The one time I was able to get more than 20 songs onto the thing without having to CTRL + ALT + DEL and start over from scratch, the player itself locked up! I consider myself to be fairly computer literate, but this thing made me feel like a complete and total idiot. I'm so disgusted right now, I'm not even going to waste my time with Creative Labs' customer support (which, by the way, is only open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday). Save yourself the time, trouble and headache and buy something else -- anything else. Aaaaaarrrrrgh!
Don't waste your time or money. The frame itself is nice but the pictures aren't extremely clear, the so called MP3 capabilities we cannot figure out how to use and it just doesn't work the way I had hoped. Just go ahead and purchase a normal frame and take the time to switch the pictures yourself.
After many years of service, my Microsoft ergonomic, wireless keyboard had to be replaced. I wanted to replace it with the same type, so I bought the MS Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000. The unpleasant surprise was the space bar. It is heavy to the touch and makes a loud clack when pressed. My thumb soon began to ache and cramp, and I had to stop using the keyboard. I took it back to the electronics store, intending to exchange what I thought was just a defective fluke, but they were all like that. Turns out that it's a bad design. So, I am left searching for a suitable replacement, using the old one for the time being. The 7000's space bar is a black eye for Microsoft. (For work, I have long used a Kinesis keyboard -- which I highly recommend for anyone having RSI/arthritis problems -- but that one takes getting used to and thus is not a viable choice for our multi-user home computer.)
We bought these based on all the good reviews. Unfortunatly, they did not last through one vacation with only one child using them in his Leapster and portable DVD player. The sound would come and go, and caused our son a lot of frustration.
This camera broke within a year. Canon did not back their product and when they sent it back to me it was inoperable and unusable.
I bought this camera after it was rated a 'bestbuy' at Consumer Reports. The flash is extremely flimsy and I have never seen a point and shoot camera with such a rinky flash setup which needs to be extended before use. After 4 days in the Grand Canyon the camera began vignetting and overexposing and no amount of tinkering with the exposure settings have improved this fault. All in all it has become useless. This has definitely soured me on Fuji cameras and I will look elsewhere to Nikon or Canon for my next camera.
It didn't work. Fortunately it was inexpensive or otherwise I'd try to return it. This sentence is to cross the 20-word threshold.
When I received this case, my first thought was that the pachage had been in a poorly cleaned or ventalated area. Then I cut the sealed pack open, and discovered that my initial impression was far too kind. The case was filthy, covered in a gritty textured something, with dark banding on the edges of the metal, as if it had been scorched. The CF card holder looked streached out of shape, as if it had been used. The whole impression was of a used, damaged, piece being repackaged. Only the fact that it was in one of those plastic packs you need a plasma torch to cut through makes them think it was not. I now suspect it is salvage of some kind, perhaps from a warehouse that was flooded or burned down.At this point, I am returning it for a full refund.
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 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.
Upon receiving this cooling fan, I plugged it in and it began to make awful noise as if something inside was loose and rattling around between the fans. Sending back ASAP. The top is not as sturdy as the one it would be replacing, a Targus, about the same size that I've only gotten 5 months out of. My laptop is a lightweight Acer and the top of the cooler flexed enough that when I put the laptop on the fan, it pushed into the fans making even more noise. If you received one that was not damaged or defective, I hope it works for you, but I don't imagine it would hold up long even if it had worked perfectly upon receipt, so I have asked for a refund rather than a replacement. Very disappointed that I'm having to spend money to replace damaged or defective goods. I'm going to Best Buy or Walmart to check for one.
Honestly, I expected much more from wireless headphones.These headphones disappointed me so much that I had toreturn the product back to the store the very next day.Static interference occuring every 20 seconds was the only reasonwhy I didn't like them. Everything else was just ok.The headset itself fit perfectly and was very convenient.Overall - 1 star for bad reception.Would recommend Panasonic RPHT 355 headphones for their 16.4 ft (5 m.) long cord. That's what I use now. ASIN: B00004TZJI
I own EPSON Stylus Photo RX620 All in one printer for 3 months now, and here is my opinion. For those interested to know, I am technology literate, research a lot before buying, and try to buy what's best. Not all of my purchase met my expectations, and this printer is one of these unfortunate buys.Positive qualities: nice picture quality and options to use memory sticks, additional USB slot, cartridges are not extremely expensive as some may think.Negative qualities: not fit to scan slides (like what my parents used to get) or negatives. Basically, when scanning about 1/2 inch of the picture gets cut off. It also wastes color ink even when printing/scanning in black only, reduces image to less than 100% of original when using copy option, and sometimes fails to grab/feed the paper properly.Beware of ink usage on EPSON printers. Due to this site's review policies I cannot disclose the reason I do not recommend this printer or the review will be deleted, but put it mildly - the printer refuses printing/copying even when the cartridge still has ink in it, so you have to put a new cartridge. This ink situation involves a legal dispute, so research before buying and you will know what I mean.Some people are happy with this printer and I agree that the printer produces an outstanding photo quality. But I also think it is not worth wasting money on new cartridges, when there are printers than can print in black only when asked to and which also use all of the ink in existing cartridge before asking for a new cartridge.
I did thorough research on HD Tuners and bought this from Amazon which was delivered promptly as always. I went to the Samsung web site and read the manual thoroughly BEFORE purchase and it clearly states there that I should be able to display 16:9 HD signals on a 4:3 display in letterbox format. However, when I plug my analog TV into the S-Video or composite outputs it only displays the 16:9 content squished into the full screen mode. It makes the HD content unviewable. None of the configuraiton or switch setting makes any difference. I will admit it seems to work fine on my LCD monitor but it won't display the signals properly on the analog TV EVEN THOUGH THE PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION EXPLICITLY SAYS THIS IS SUPPORTED.I called Samsung technical support and a very nice person explained to me that it must not be supported in spite of what the manual says. He was nice, but useless. He said a support manager would contact me back with a more detailed response (because this is in clear violation of the documentation I used as the basis for the purchase) but no one has called me back.BUYER BEWARE.
I rated it two stars for the price. There was a reason for the recent (Feb 2005) huge rebate. I have several GPS units and this is NOT one of the better ones. I brought it because it was cheap for a GPS unit and a great starter unit for my teenagers. The serial PC interface method is difficult to configure when using XP. MS XP does not auto detect this device. However, I brought a serial to USB adapter at Best Buy and this seems to work well. XP will auto detect the USB port (make sure unit is on) and load the required driver, via internet. However, you will have to type in the correct COM port each time you connect to the GPS. The Rand McNally Street Finder software is overrated and overpriced. The software is not user friendly and will take some time to get use to. Maps are outdated (4-5 years old). There are no upgrades/updates available at the time of this writing. The software maps downloaded to the handheld is inaccurate (current position indicator does not match the mapping) when using max zooms on the GPS unit. This can be annoying when using the GPS for driving guidance. If you use this GPS for traveling across the States, you will have to download every city you plan to travel through, plan on buying a large memory card. However, you can use the GPS unit with your laptop for traveling. Software mapping using a laptop computer is decent and appears to be accurate. The battery/memory card cover is secure via screw method for water tightness but very difficult to open and close on a regular basis. This can be annoying when changing the batteries every 8 -12 hours. I recommend using rechargeable batteries, they seems to last longer than alkalines. Furthermore, neither the unit nor the software offers any kind of voice navigation; this can be very dangerous if you depend on this GPS handheld to guide you through unfamiliar territory. Bottom line: At this price, this is a good unit for basic general driving information (MPH, speed, location, heading, ETA, max speed, trip odometer, average speed, etc.) This can also be a great starter GPS unit for a Boy Scout or someone who enjoys hiking (unit is water tight). My recommendation is to accept this unit as a gift and invest your money elsewhere.
I bought 2 of these and I can not use them because they are not formatted for the cameras.
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I have the origanal HP black ink cartridge never been refilled also the color I purchased from you, the color refill kit it works fine. the black took in the ink as did the color cartriage, same amount added to both. But the black will only print real light then none at all. refilled again but was full! have to take it out and shake it for it to print dark but that only last about 2 pages!I feel I was ripped off!They said it would work great with the origanal HP cartriages Not So!
We purchased this last April and have had nothing but problems. We have not been able to record on it for the last 5 months. It does play DVD's, but when you first put a DVD in, it takes 'forever' to read it before it ever starts playing. Also when it was recording - it won't even let me watch the DVD's that it recorded. I do have to clean it 'often' in order to just watch DVD's.I have an old (approx 10yrs old) DVD player and have never had any problems with it. - Warning DON'T BUY
Other than the goodies in the product page, I am going to talk about what I don't like only. This is the worst mice I have even used! Coming from the great history of mouse making, I am surprised that the latest one from Microsoft is exactly the worst one in my opinion.1. The right thumb button or whatever you want to call it does not make any sense, since users have to move the whole hand in order to press that little right thumb button instead of the design in previous version like Intellimosue Explorer.2. Don't know if this one was design universally for both right-handed and left handed people. If you have been using the right-handed or left handed mouse, this is definitely not the right one for you.3. "4-Way Scrolling" is just a plain bad design. There are so many functionalities built-in to this little wheel or button. For those whose work in CAD every day, this is definitely not a good design. It is way harder to do press and drag than Microsoft's previous mice.
i purchased this system back in december and to say the least it was a major dissapointment. i have sony speakers, a sony ps3, a sony ps2 , and a sony dvd player. i figured that they would all be compatible. boy, was i wrong!! not only that, but the sound was only marginal. i figured that this would be a good fit in medium sized living room, but the sound was low and at times not very clear. in addition to that, i hooked up an ipod dock, that was not sony, and it would not work. i tried using av cables and it still wasn't working properly. the hdmi outputs are nice, but i seem to get better audio thru a direct connection from my dish receiver than thru this receiver. i will say that the picture quality was great, but without the sound, it's like having $2000 tires on a ford pinto.i ended up buying the onkyo tx-sr505 and can say it has much better sound qaulity and compatability than i expected. and it costs less than this "sony", made in china receiver!!
Since I didn't want to spend a fortune on a scanner I was debating for months whether to buy this Canon or one of the other models under $100. But as I mainly wanted it for documents, none of them seemed right. I recently stumbled on the Fujitsu Scansnap S300 - for $260 (there's also a model just for the Mac). After I blanched at the price, I read the reviews and took the plunge. If you're like me and mainly need a scanner for docs, this is the one. It is fabulous. I'm running Vista 32. Installiion is a snap. It is not a flatbed, but you can scan up to 12 docs at once, it scans both sides, and takes seconds. The included Organizer software is really easy to use. It's well worth the extra $.
After using these headphones for two weeks, they're broken. I started looking for some nice headphones for work and decided to give these a try. The sound quality is pretty good given you're listening to a good source, but after using them for 2 weeks in my cube at work the left headphone has stopped working. grrrrrr
This product worked for a bout 3 days and now will not work at all. It was a total waste of my money.
Put your money towards a better camera by Nikon or Olympus. Every picture I take that is not naturally lit comes out fuzzy no matter what I do. There are horrible glare problems, the flash lag is very frustrating as well as the lag between pictures. When the flash is reloading you can't do anything else on the camera - it is like it's frozen - not even turn the camera off or use the menu. The camera has a cheap plastic feel, the LCD screen is pretty small. Overall, this is a camera I would give to my 7 year old daughter. If you want good pictures go somewhere else. I would recommend the Nikon Coolpix series or the Sony DSPs.
I have had this drive for 13 months and used it only for periodic, offsite backups of critical information. Consequently, I used it for less than five hours over the period. The drive started to make an ungodly noise whenever it idled. The LaCie support answer, via email, was not helpful at all. Their first response was, "It could be the power source. If you don't have another one, buy one from us for $20.00." Luckily, I had another one, which did not fix the problem. The LaCie response, "We don't repair drives. Buy a new one." I am left with a $180 dollar doorstop and a resolve to never purchase another LaCie product.
I'm relatively tech savvy and have never got this thing to work. The tech support was not helpful at all. So far this has been a total waste of money.
The headset have good sound, and it is the only way i found to hear music while making sports with a regular holding in your ears, STILL, the continuing movements of the excercises will make you to keep placing the headphones in your ears once and again, wich is not confortable if you are trying to focus in your excecises rythm. Another big con, is that the plastic of the cable scratches so easily that you can just use it like for a month before it starts breaking down.Maybe if the manufacturer could design them with a better cable plastic cover they could be a plus, but as they are right now, i dont recommend them.
True it is a partial bargain. But honestly don't waste your money on this, it's a piece of crap. Though it does charge the ipod it takes roughly 12 hours for my 60gig video to get 3/4 full battery. Just buy the one from apple.
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?
i ordered this product and after installing my printer still flashes which means i need ink--so i guess i will go and buy hp brand --wish i would of done this in the beginnning
I like everything about the keyboard/mouse, but the fact is, the keyboard stops working periodically (every day or so for me) and I need to remove the batteries and put them back for it to start working again. Major pain.
I bought these headphones after reading positive reviews on multiple reputable electronics review sites.They look great and are comfortable to wear. The sound is good, although I found the midrange to be a bit muddy. Bass definition is excellent, though.The problem was that after six months of normal usage (commuting via subway daily), one ear stopped working entirely. I came to find out that these earbuds use notoriously thin internal wires that are prone to breaking when flexed.With a little research there are alternative earbuds with great bass definition in the same price range that have better durability.Good luck.
It will beep randomly. You really need to get close to the transmitting device. I had to get 1-2 inches away from my Wi-Fi router. I don't consider it effective.
... you may just be throwing $11 plus shipping and hours of your time down a rat hole. I bought a "retail box" version of this adapter from Amazon last week for about $20. After installing it in my IBM Thinkpad laptop, I found that the laptop would no longer go into standby (sleep) with the adapter present. Further on-line investigation suggests that the Linksys driver does not properly implement Microsoft's NDIS driver standard in the area of device power control, and hence blocks the standby operation.Linksys' driver for the device I bought (WRT54G, v3) was last updated over two years ago, although a search shows that numerous other purchasers of this device been have complained about this problem, as well as the ineffectiveness of Linksys customer service. As a retired Cisco exec, I am truly ashamed of the shoddy quality of this device software.
I read a lot of positive reviews and only a few negative ones before deciding to try the shure E2c earphones. Unfortunately, no matter which size or type of sleeve I tried, the sound quality just wasn't very good. While I found the medium size soft and flex sleeves to be the best fit to get any bass, the bass wasn't particularly rich. The overall sound was still rather tinny even in the best of orientations. They also weren't very comfortable. My two-year-old Sony earbuds (MDR-EX51) were less than half the cost and have better bass response. Speaking of response, I can't even find those specs on the shure website, although they should be glaringly obvious when you choose to view the product specs. So, for all of you who love these earphones, enjoy them, as they just did not work for me at all. Needless to say I returned them.
Despite Amazon's bundled suggestion, this SD card does not work with the Kodak Zx3. Within seconds upon being inserted into the camera it shut down. Kodak customer service suggested that the memory was corrupted, so I returned to amazon for a replacement. This replacement exhibited the same behavior. I began to think there was something wrong with the camera itself, but the 8gb Kodak branded SDHC card worked like a charm out of the box.Bottom line, attractive price yielded frustrating results. I can't speak to any other device, but don't bother for Kodak cameras.
I bought it without doing much research. The filter isn't coated, so all of the wonderful coatings on your lens become almost pointless. I've since decided to go without filters for protection. I replace the lens cap immediately after use anyway.
I have found this mouse to be just fine for desktop use, it is roughly the same size as the standard Microsoft wired mice. Sadly, it seems to suffer from a common mouse design flaw: the sides of the mouse slope outward, so that while gripping the mouse and moving, it constantly feels like it's slipping out of your hand. This is exacerbated by the weight: naturally, wireless mice are heavier than wired mice by dint of their need to include a battery.I've normally avoided all such mice because of this frustrating feeling, but I got this one for just $10 including shipping from Overstock. Sadly, though, it seems that we get what we pay for.
I was so looking forward to having a new coffee maker that would not be letting the grounds touch plastic... but the water might be reaching too hot of temperature, I don't know, because after 5 days of trying and after buying the most expensive and delicious percolator grind coffee I could find, it still doesn't taste right... so I'm returning it...Also, it is a little more cumbersome to clean it, refill it with grinds and water, etc... the whole routine takes more time than your normal coffeemaker...
I have to switch batteries once every 1.5 days. I don't play any game so I have no idea why it is draining the battery that hard. Wonder how long the included battery would last. It is definitely not a GREEN mouse from that perspective.
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.
The initial price looks good, and when you look up the price of toner cartridges, they look good. What they don't tell you up front is that in addition to the toner cartridges, the print drum cartridge is a separate disposable item, and it costs nearly as much as the printer. Toner cartridges came in two loads. The larger toner cartridge was supposed to go 6000 pages. We were lucky to get 3000. The drum cartridge was supposed to go for 25,000 pages. "It" wanted a new one after every other toner. We donated the printer to Good Will, though I'm not sure there was much good will in that donation. We replaced it with the HP2015dn; so far, it seems to be delivering as promised, and is not eating out of house and home.
This is a really bad camera case overall. It's too big. I have both the canon sd790 and the sd1100. It's too big for even my sd790 which is a 2.2-by-3.6-by-0.8 compared to the sd1100's 2.2-by-3.4-by-.9. The sd1100 's strap doesn't even fit into the hole that it's made for it. I don't know what canon was thinking when they made this case. The burgandy doesn't match the color the camera either. A minor gripe, but the size factor alone makes this worth not buying.When I had my canon sd300 case, it was the perfect fit for my sd300. This product is complete crap compared to that.In conclusion:!!!!!DO NOT BUY!!!!!!
Stay away, there are much more efficient and FASTER multifunctional printers on the market.This machine has a very boring and bland design, one that will make you reconsider even buying it. Then you look at the price, and say hey, what the hell? Looks arent all that important. Compared to the Hewlett Packard v40xi and the Xerox m950 (read my reviews on those) this is the second largest, and by far the lightest of the bunch.Hooking the printer up to my computer was a snap, but when it came to installing the software...what lacked in difficulty with the physcial connections were made up by software connections. Being a computer science major, and having played around with computers for the last 10 years, I couldnt imagine installing a printer could give me this much trouble. This is the worst install disk I have ever come across. Keep in mind, I had JUST gone through three printers within the last 48 hours so it should have been even more simple.Aside from the installation being long and unproductive (the install disk gives out so you have to begin again, this would be okay except for the time needed to complete the installation is extremely long. It takes 2.5 minutes completing 14% of the installation), the print speed is slow enough to decrease your metabolic rate. By the time it got done printing ONE color picture, the hair on my head had grown down to my shoulders, and this is a bit weird because I had just shaved my head.The first assignment that I gave this machine was to photocopy one of my DVD movie covers (only the front face of the DVD cover). Unlike the Xerox m950, which successfully photocopied a full sized color picture in about 40 seconds, this machine took approximately 3 minutes to copy the front side of the DVD cover (half of a page). The reason this took so long, unlike the m950, which just photocopies what you want copied, this machine colors the entire page in ink. If the material you want copied is only 1/8 of the page, then the remainder of the page will be colored in black ink. This is what happened with my DVD photocopy. This depletes your ink supply really fast. Furthermore, the picture was extremely grainy.It is not only the coloring of negative space that makes this printer painfully slow, but just the speed of the print. Compaq claims that this machine can dish out 4 color copies a minute, I beg to differ. With several color pictures printed out on plain paper, and several more printed on glossy paper, I can honestly tell you that there is NO WAY IN HELL that this machine can print 4 color pages per minute. The fastest print completion of a colored page was approximately 2 minutes. Please note that pictures that I printed ranged from and 1/8 of the page being colored to 1/2 to 3/4 to full pages of colors. Much like the photocopy, the wait for the print was not worth it. The print quality is terrible. If you are looking to buy this machine and using it primarily to print up color pictures, your money will go to waste even though this machine is quite cheap. From personal use and comparisons, both the qualities of the Xerox m950 and the Hewlett-Packard v40xi are far superior. Even on the highest quality print, it pales in comparison to the HPv40xi (which is only second best to the Xerox m950).Not only does the color pictures suffer from grainy imagery, but the black and white print performs just as poorly. Again, the speed of printing for a black and white picture is not what is claims to be on the box. It took approximately 1.5 minutes to print a simple black and white full length picture in which not much black was needed. I printed the same image on the HP v40xi and this machine, and was shocked to see how much unrefined the image had turned out on the Compaq C3 1000. Where the picture was supposed to be grey, the picture was more...like when you use a stardard wooden pencil and color heavily in the same area on a white piece of paper, so that there is a thick black rich layer of lead, and then you erase through it, the color that remains by erasing, the light white greyish color is the color that printed in place of heavy grey. And in the areas of the image where black was needed, luminous white spots were visible. I tried to remedy these problems by ajusting the grayscale to the highest level of gamma 2.2 (one of the three black and white level options for the printer), but the picture still looked the same, with maybe a tinge of darkness, but thats up for debate.Overall, this printer is the worst in quality for both black and white and color images when held in comparison to the Xerox m950 and the HP v40xi. Not only does this printer place last in quality, but in time and ink efficiency as well. Dont think that this is a close race. This printer is still at the starting line while the others have already reached the finish line. This printer is definitely not worth the money. If you want to purchase a printer for printing images, both black and white and color in high quality, look towards a Lexmark, Epson or an HP. These printers are around the same price range as this one, but the rungs are much higher on the ladder in terms of quality. I cant stress this enough, STAY AWAY!
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.
This adapter doesn't fit the SkiFi2 car docking kit!!
The quality of the disc is fine as far as musical quality is concerned. The ink or whatever it is that makes up the white top, however, gets stuck in a lot of car stereos. This freaked me out the first time it did it. It does eject but takes a few tries.In computers and dvd players, etc with pop out trays this will be fine, but if you plan on using them in car stereos with the felt lips/opening, I would reconsider this purchase.
I too was burned by this DVD player,the Toshiba SD-3980SC2 lasted a little over 2 mos., then the "BAD" showed up! Was highly rated in Consumers as was the T.V. I bought to go with it,the Toshiba 20AF45. I'm still waiting for that to die too. Am still on hold with Toshiba after 1/2hour wait, shows you how many junky things they must sell.Do yourself and others a favor, don't waste your money on this junk and spread the word!
Don't buy this coffee maker it's junk.I bought mine about three months ago and it blew up tonight,it had been making crackling noises for a couple of days and finally sparked and blew a breaker.A bunn costs more but will last for years.I gave my daughter my bunn coffee pot,I'd used it for five years now I wish I'd have kept it.Don't waste your money on the presto coffeemaker.
This camera worked okay. Pictures were slightly blurred at times, especially when taking them inside. You have to put it on Auto instead of the people setting to get a good picture of people. Now, after less than a year later, when I go to take a picture, the camera shuts off right then and there. The lens doesn't even retract when it does this. Plus, it has new batteries, so that can't be the problem. Poor manufacturing and a complete waste of money. Pool out more money for a better camera than this one.
Got my tuner, read hookup/setup directions, noted the no OSD menus for Composite or S-Video. The no OSD menus thing concerned me as I bought this to use with my analog TV. A perused the manual some more to find out what OSD menus are but it's not defined, so I went on.I powered the unit up and noted a gray raster and nothing else, checked connections with no change, hooked up another source to the TV and it's fine. Switched from Compositie cables to S-Video and again gray raster only. Called tech support, was impressed with speed of call, they said the unit was bad.After receiving my replacement from Amazon I had the same issue. Again called tech support and this time was told the unit does not work with S-Video or Component even though it is advertised as such and has connections for them. I was told to return the product for a refund.I then called 1 800-Samsung to escalate this issue and find out if it works as advertised or not. Got to talk to a person that only said I can try tech support for you. The lady called tech support herself and said it will work with S/Composite video but the picture will be distorted.I next visited a buddy with an HD monitor. Hooked it up, programmed it and it worked fine. Took it back home and plugged it up and can now use it BLINDLY with S/Composite, I can only channel up/down or enter numbers directly/blindly. I now know that OSD menus are any menus, no menus/channel# anything, you just get a picture.The sad part of the whole story is that the Samsung manual was about worthless and their tech support was as well. Not a one had any idea what was going on.I will be keeping the tuner as it does fill a need I have but I can say that Samsung is on the bottom of my list now. I refuse to do any further business with a company with such poor manuals and support.
Have this optical cable for about a year before it was broken. According to the package, it has lifetime warranty. Sent 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
I purchased this unit to go along with my Panasonic 32HL43 HDTV. I had no problem hooking up the HD931 using the included DVI cable. Apparently, no compatibility issue with Pansonic HDTV.Pros:The picture quality was great. 1080i via DVI cable showed noticeable improvement over 480p using component. I compared against other progressive scan players as well and the picture quality of HD931 really shines.Cons:You probably heard enough gripes about the remote, lack of VCD support and the super bright blue light. However, these weren't that much of an issue for me. But, the following two were:* HD931 can't handle some DVDs resulting in freezing of vidoe feed and audio cutting out. This happened several times while watching Pirates of the Carribean.* Painfully slow navigation. I have never seen a DVD player takes so long to navigate thorugh the DVD menu. To set up the audio, it takes more than 5 seconds to get to the next menu. Its long enough where you wonder if the player is frozen or did not receive the last command.Conclusion:Although the picture quality was great, there were too many nagging issues (especially video freezing) that I couldn't justify the $. I wound up returning the HD931. I heard that other main stream manufacturers will be announcing 1080i DVD players this year so hopefully they will do better.
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.
I wish I could say that it works with an Ipod Touch 2G, but it does not, which is why I bought it. At least the wife has a Nano, and it works with that one.
I experienced repeated problems with its wireless networkconnection: connection was dropped after 2 or 3 days.Because I have a new D-Link 2100AP, I expected smooth operation.But NO. It did not help.I called D-Link tech support but they could not figure outthe problem, except asking me to reset my DVC-1100.I returned my 2 DVC-1100 to Amazon and purchased 2 DVC-1000 (wired version) somewhere else. My DVC-1000 works fine for the last 2 weeks. I hope Amazon sells DVC-1000 directly because Amazon has a reasonable return policy and price.
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.
PLEASE, do not purchase this product. Of course, you may if you elect to waste money.My problem being that only one ear bud side works. The one provided with purchase is garbage. I went thru three ear buds and finally a technicican told me that Sony's product has a built problem, a defective jack.Go to Jensen Armband radio, S55, TOP OF THE LINE. Sony's SRF -M85V, only has the name Sony on it which you are paying for. Nothing else.
Like others, after a few weeks my left speaker went out. Are these intended to be disposable? I think they should advertise them as such!
I love these Amazon reviews, and hate to write a negative one.Bought this model about a year ago, due to low cost and other reviews.. shortly thereafter, the "spring" feature fell apart internally. Then (and now), the top of this spins with the lightest touch (or even if it is mildly unbalanced) - so, the light doesn't stay aimed where it is pointed. Duck tape works to hold the top from spinning - but, really now... it should be much more robust.
I rarely give bad revues, but my experience with this DVD & a digital camera were so bad that I say two thumbs down to Polaroid.I had an Initial and my daughter used it constantly for about a year. Then one day somebody stole it. I must have not locked the doors. :-(This Polaroid was the replacement for that Initial. I used it once or twice and was unimpressed. By then the little one was more interested in the conversation in the car and she never used it. It sat safely in my closet for about 1 year. When I took it of of the shelf and tried to use it there was no picture.The warranty was only for 90 days so I'm stuck. They offered to swap it out for $100. I can buy a new replacement for less!I thought that this one was kinda thick & clunky and I really didn't like it much. I had a Polaroid digital camera which was very difficult to use and took lousy pictures, so they let me down twice. I had a few of their film cameras which were great, but based on these two items, I'll be getting a different brand replacement.
After talking to their tech from India it was determinded to be defective and I was told to return it to Amazon.com for a refund,But instead I am going to send it to Linksys in peices very little peices maybe they can recycle it...Tin cans and a string would work better.
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.
Due to the terrible manufacturing, I am on my third Sirius Starmate radio. The device is manufactured to plug in to the side the satellite receiver wire and the power adapter. Unfortunately, after plugging and unplugged this product a few times (Moving it from the car, then bringing it in to my home) the sockets became loose. I'd have to jiggle it a bit to get the power to work, or for the antenna to "connect" and find a signal.This became really annoying because, as the problem got worse and worse, it made the unit practically unusable. I couldn't touch the radio physically without it losing power, so I was forced to rely on a rather crappy remote control with a range of about 3 feet (The remote is powered with a watch battery.) If I hit a small bump in my car, or stopped quickly, the unit's cord would jiggle in the loose socket and lose power.I contacted Sirius and they swapped the unit out (After waiting a few weeks for a new one.) Then it happened to the replacement unit. Currently, I'm on my third unit and I am deeply disappointed with the quality. I can't recommend Sirius to any of my friends or family, because of their shoddy hardware.It makes me wonder why Sirius does not allow third party manufacturers to produce their units, similar to XM's Inno?Finally, due to FCC rulings, the newer versions of these units have had their FM transmitters DRAMATICALLY weakened, meaning you will need a car stereo with an aux port or rewire your stereo (Taking apart the dash) with a special connection to get audio because interference is too severe to rely on the FM transmitter.Overall, I am a frustrated owner waiting for my 3rd unit to die due to terrible wiring.
You should know that if an Olevia product breaks in any way, you have to ship it to the factory yourself. In Massachusetts, and many other states I'm sure, there are is no one who will repair Olevia products. Remember this before you are seduced by their low prices. And shipping isn't cheap.
I was very disappointed with this camera. It does not take good pictures, has alot of lighting issues and the batteries do not stay charged. As a matter of fact, I ended up purchasing a Kodak 710 after christmas to replace this camera.
Bad engineering. The ear-phones came apart in few days of use.Do not advise to buy it.
It could be a good unit but:1) As others mentioned with the normal sound setting, the volume is way too low, even for headphones. And with headphones attached, there is a very loud background noise (hiss) generated by the on-board speakers.2) I also noticed (at least in the unit I had) that the sound mix was heavy towards the left channel, i.e. the center sounds were not exactly center. I tested this with many DVDs and had the same bad result. Annoying.3) The battery is way too bulky for a portable. All these companies should show their units with the battery pack as well before you buy them. The Panasonic models have such a smaller profile.4) Even with all the good on-paper video specs I found the picture not as warm. Again, I think the Panasonics imho seem better.So, I think I'll be returning mine and taking a look at the Panasonice DVD-LA95 instead.
I've bought this memory card for my daugther to use with her Canon Digital camera for her 10-day France Trip in Summer 2010.She took more than 600 pictures with this memory card during her trip. Sadly...all the pictures are unreadable! She's contacting with Transcend to find a solution for this costly error, but no response.She has enjoyed her France Trip, but no memory because this flsh memory card was unreadable. It seemed like this product was Dead-On-Arrival (DOA). She was very sad and upset!!!DO NOT buy this junk...You will regret.Tony
I got this printer on 8th Oct 04 - and have spent 3 days trying to install software - with no joy. You are likely to need an expert skill level to be able to install the HP Software - see HP noticeboards for dicussions on subject. I have tried the CD - which slowed my PC down to a crawl, I downloaded the 450 MB! update from HPs website - 5 hrs later still not able to get past 28% without a crash (takes 30mins to get there). Then tried this again and again and went through all the HP troubleshooting options - none worked (I have XP Service Pack 2 - is that a common problem?). Tried the minimum install - drivers only - no luck. Have just packed back in box - its going back. Been the worst software experience in 10 years!
So I just got this lens to replace Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 (this lens is just fine, nothing special). The build quality is awesome, the EX finish is very nice (not the rubbery/glittery finish, but the smooth metal finish).I put it on my D7000, first thing I wanted to try is autofocus on live view (that's the main, if not the only, reason I got it). And there it was, autofocus is not working. I know how autofocus works on live view with D7000 (it continuosuly autofocus, even with my old trusty Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D). But not with this one. I pressed shutter half-way, the focus was thrown off. This is not right.On viewfinder, autofocus works perfectly. And you know that people rave about this lens in terms of image quality, sharpness, bokeh, and so on. But again, if autofocus doesn't work on live view, what's the point (at least for me)? I wanted to use this lens for shooting movie.Quickly search on the internet shows that others experience the same thing. I'm not sure if Sigma has a fix for it, but I'm afraid I'm gonna have to send it back for a refund.This is really, REALLY too bad. I love everything else about it..
I tested it and it was front focussing quite badly. I don't have the nerve to send camera and lens to Sigma for calibration, so back to Amazon it went. I'll stay with Canon lenses.
These sound fine. In fact, I bought them in part because of positive reviews on the site. And they're quite inexpensive.But be careful: these are not well made. Mine broke after just 8 months of regular use, giving my ear an electrical burn in the process! And the warranty is a measley 90 days! I would most definitley think twice before buying these.
very poor microphone. I tried this for a few days and unfortunately had to return this item as the audio quality was well below my expectations.
I bought this product for travel in South East Asia. Besides all of the negatives that previous people had mentioned, I'd also like to add that it almost caught fire after 6 days of intermittent use. I smelled smoke and looked down and this poorly engineered fire hazard was melting. And all I had was a computer plugged in.
This did NOT sufficiently block glare. Granted, I had a lot of glare to block, but 99% glare block I do not believe.
I did not purchase from Amazon. Bought it local. After a couple of inserts/removals, the metal casing pulled off, leaving the plug and memory chip plugged into the computer. Poor QA. A tiny dab of super glue solved that issue. Worked fine for a few months of moderate use (moving files between home & work 2-3 times a week). This weekend it started failing. It will mount then drop as soon as I try to copy a file on or off. I would pass on this brand/line. I have had better luck with Kingston.
I loved this keyboard. It was exactly what I wanted. I liked the feel of the keys, and especially the number pad. And then, almost a year to the day that I bought it, it died. Like another reviewer, I thought it was the batteries, so I changed them out a couple of times, but nothing. Since the warranty has expired I have no recourse but to warn other buyers to beware. I can't afford to buy a new keyboard every year, so it's back to my old Mac wired keyboard for me.
I loved the case when I first got it. It fit well, seemed to protect it very well. Then I took my Zen out of the case, and it was scatched terribly. The case just rubs dirt that gets in there against your player and messes it up. Get a hard case instead.
I organize all my files into folders. However this device ignores my classification and sort all files by artist and album. There is no way to configure the device so I can browse my music through my folders.Moreover, there is no easy way to create a playlist. To do that you have to install the software that cames whith it and you can not add new musics to the playlist in another computer. All playlists editions must be done in the same computer. This is a huge limitation for me because I use a lot of different computers (home, office, notebook,...). I haven't bought an Ipod because it has the same limitations. Futhermore, the software that comes with it is terrible, much worst than Itunes.So if you organize your files into folder and would like to use this classification in your mp3 player, and if you don't want to buy an Ipod because you will be tied on in a specific computer, you SHOULD NOT BUY this device.
As some others who have written reviews, I was only able to use each concentrator two times and then it was completely destroyed. I emailed Presto and received a prompt reply. I thought perhaps lowering the power setting would help but this is the message I received: "I don't think lowering the power setting will solve the problem. The popper reacts differently with each microwave. I do have a different power base that I can send to you at no charge that usually gives you good popping performance and more uses from each concentrator. If you would like to try the alternate base, please provide your complete mailing address and we will send one to you." I should get the new base next week and will give it a try and then write another review.NEW BASE RECEIVED AND IT DOES NOT WORK IN MY MICROWAVE. THE ITEM HAS BEEN RETURNED.
This is a great product- We've been using ours for over 5 years, and it's totally changed the way we watch TV- The machine records our shows per the timer recording feature, and we watch them when we have time (3 kids), and we fast forward through all of the ads- BUT as of this January thanks to "big brother" looking out for our best interests, this thing is obsolete- The tuner is analog- Sure, you can put a converter in line, but the converter becomes your tuner- So, basically this unit is nothing but a hard drive / DVD player- No more programing the tuner for watching your favorite TV on your own schedule- Bummer!
It was working well for about 2 weeks and the. It just overheated and now it won't even power on. Waste of money.
It was all fine and I was deeply impressed with how well it suited my simple needs for such a low price -- until the hard drive died on me after six months!So I said, stuff happens, there's a one-year warranty, let's send it in. Not a good experience. Spent almost a hundred dollars for shipping both ways, and service fulfillment was the worst. Said they were going to call me to ask for my credit card number, but when after a week, they still hadn't, I called them, and it was a big runaround -- long wait times, being transferred to voice mails, the usual waste of time we are all regularly subjected to...Conclusion: Back up your files. But still pray the hard drive doesn't die on you, because if it does, it's the biggest hassle to get it fixed. Good luck!
This KVM switch worked adequately for a while. One laptop and one desktop each running XP Pro. About every 20 times I booted a machine it would "loose" the mouse. Resetting was difficult. After 9 months of use, one channel no longer transmitted the blue signal to the display (red and green were fine). The failure was in the device, not the cables. Pay a few bucks more and buy a different brand.
Used it for maybe two weeks and then it stooped working, sent it back and now I hope to get a refund back soon!
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?
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 noted in one review that the tray came out when turn on,this also happened to me then it began to skip. When I pressed the open button nothing happened although it showed up on the led then I tried to shut it off and I had to press the button three times. it has been out for repair twice I now have the same problems. When I called customer service I felt that they gave me the run around. In all as I said never again will I buy a jvc product.
The ends of these cables are thin copper over a plastic stem. We were using for connection of a DVD player to a projector for a classroom. The cable did not work and then we wiggled the cable and got it to work. Then we pulled out the cable from the projector and the thin piece of copper covering the connector broke off inside of the projector. Took almost an hour to get it out. Save tim, stick to solid copper ended connectors!
There is a lot of lens flare with this glass.."You get what you pay for" comes to mind with this one...It does work for the most part. it keeps your lens safe... :P
Exactly 22 days after 1 year warranty it died. Of course Linksys made no exception. Technical support is hit or miss, but mostly miss. Good experience with their adapters, however,...so far.
I am writing this review as I pass minute 42 of being on hold with Seagate customer service. The installation CD arrived without the Mac software and no phone number to call for help. After a week of waiting on the web request I was sent a link to download the software. Once downloaded the software would not install with out a license code. After another day of waiting I got an email giving me a phone number to call for the license code. After initially being told that Maxtor didn't support the Mac I now continue to wait on hold with the faint hope that eventually I will talk with someone who can actually help me and I will be able to use this drive.
I ordered this item because of the way it is designed. The speakers are angled to aim forward in the ear to give better sound. I had headphones made by Aiwa a few years ago designed like this and they sounded great and were comfortable. I couldn't find any other maker of this type of design anymore. That's too bad because these headphones by Sennheiser sound pretty good, but the ear pieces are a little too big to fit comfortably and the strong springiness of the neck band causes them to press in too much, further adding to the discomfort. In addition, the wire is coiled so tightly in the package that is stays permanently coiled and tends to kink and catch on things all the time. I ended up returning them for a refund.
I thought this was going to be a good cooling fan, but it turned out to be a cheap piece of garbage. I only used it a few hours and it just stopped working. I think that says it all!
i bought this back in 2008, then after 5 months only the left side worked. so i sent it in and got another one, same thing happened after another 6 months. still, i assumed i just had bad luck with defective products cuz the reviews were so good. so i ordered another pair, they too broke down after 9 months with only one earbud working, so i sent it in under the warranty and it just broke again. i will NEVER buy from VMODA again, it is the most UNDURABLE headphone i have ever owned.
this thing worked once, got a paper jam and has not worked since. i should have known better though. my last lexmark printer just stopped working for no reason after only 1 year.
First I thought it had Ad-Cut, it said in the discription that it would cut out the ads. My sister has one exactly like it and it cuts them out automatically, so nice. Also the remote is soooo slow. On my old one I could fast forward and rewind to exactly where I wanted it. This one takes forever to stop and forever to start so I have to fool with it back and forth or just miss some of the program. The picture is good but I would not buy it the second time.
We bought this camera case to hold our new Panasonic DMC-25FH. We realize it's a compact case for a compact camera. However, it's difficult to zip up after inserting the camera because it's a little too snug.
I have a 17" Alienware running a 3GHz Pentium 4 which gets hot. Although the cooler is a stable platform for the computer it doesn't reduce the heat on the left side. The fans are louder than advertized and must do some good as the computer's fans don't run as much. It doesn't draw enough power to have a noticeable effect on battery life. I purchased the cooler knowing it's only 13" using the Amazon Visa offer so for an out of pocket cost of $0 it was worth a try.
The camera was described as "like new". The camera arrived, didn't work. I checked the batteries, which were corroded in the battery compartment. One of the input/output cords was missing. The software was not original, but a burned CD. Despite cleaning off the battery compartment, the camera doesn't work.How do I get my money back?Schell Bouchard
it's been over 2 years and the sound is total trash. don't buy these. I have a PSR-640 and the sound is trash!
I've always been an epson fan, so when one of my friend told me that his epson scanner gives him problem, I thought it was just his scanner (one of those rare occasion). Unfortunately when I got this epson scanner (which is a little higer model than his), it had the exact same problems! At first this scanner seems great but only a couple months later, it tends to scan in wierd channel (like bright neon green, etc). The problem eventually goes away and pop back up again every once in a while. I have the scanner for over a year now (and trust me I don't use it THAT much). Suddenly, it scanned BLACK. The whole screen goes back. I know my connection is good, and it's the scanner. TECH SUPPORTS CHARGES YOU [money]IN ADDITION TO THE PHONE BILL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A 1-800 NUMBER. I'm very upset.. and I'm about to throw out this scanner and go for somthing else like a UMAX, Canon, or HP. IT IS A GREAT SCANNER.. BUT ONLY FOR A LITTLE WHILE.. SADLY.
Length:: 4:08 MinsI have about 30 of these currently in use by our sales team. As you can see in the video, I'm not very happy with the construction quality of these tablet sleeves nor with how well they have held up to use. I'm presently trying out the Targus bags (which I also reviewed)Targus Notebook Carrying Backpack (TBS008US)
Total junk. The elastic broke while slipping it over the lens for the first time. Do not waste your money.
I just had one of the most infuriating tech support experiences ever - and I've been in IT for 30 years! My drive stopped working after a few months. When I finally got to a tech support person he flat out told me "What you have there is an expensive paperweight." They have NO options for repairing it - period. I tried to leave this feedback on their website but (not surprisingly) they have no email address for complaints or comments.
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 mp3 player not a real one. It work bad!! Not worth to buy. We can check on Ebay, it come from china.Not Good1!!!
As I sit in the dark night after night after Hurricane Ike here on the Texas Gulf Coast, I can only wish that this product had performed as promised. It has failed horribly, and I would tell anyone NOT to buy this product. Yes, it has been plugged in and charged at all times. When the power lines went down, this radio played one obnoxious talk radio station for all of 5 minutes, then died out. Do not buy this worthless product.
I purchased this unit last fall and was very happy with it for about 5 months. Then out of no where, the DVD player stopped playing DVD's. The display always said &quot;loading&quot;, and nothing happened. Took it in for repair (Sears) and was told it could not be. Took it back for replacement and Sears said they were told to pull the product from their shelves due to a defect in the product. I do not know if there is an official &quot;recall&quot;, but I do know some stores are removing the product and sending back to Samsung.
I use this recorder for class lectures and while the microphone adequately picks up the professor, I dislike the unit as Sony failed to provide an 'Off' switch. So if you buy this unit, be prepared to either 1) spend money on batteries, or 2) manually take them out and put them back in, resetting the time, date and settings. Batteries last roughly 2 weeks (this is based on recording about 5 1/2 hours a week; the rest drains away in my backpack...)
I just purchased Canon's 50mm 1.4 lens and this came free with it. I said to myself, well heck, maybe I don't need to get my go-to Hoya Multicoated UV filter this time. It's Tiffen, the name is synonymous with filters - how bad can it be? Well folks, it's bad. I only really experimented with it on indoor shots, but the reflections and ghosted light blurs are just ridiculous. It's almost comical how bad this filter is.Maybe it is ok for some conditions, but once a shot is ruined because of a UV filter, that's it in my book. Tossed it in my pile of retired photo gear and just pressed "order" on a multicoated filter. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one. See my images for examples of the reflections.
You'd think for $.01, you couldn't go wrong. Then ok, even with shipping, it's $12. I took that chance. Well, that's $12 too much. The iPod connector is the biggest piece of s%$#. The plastic doesn't form fit correctly; one of the "prongs" on the side is sticking out like fish hook. I don't want to use it because I'm afraid it'll get stuck on my iPod, then I'll have to force it out and might damage the iPod.
You are probably wondering why just 2 stars. That is an unfortunate thing. This product was purchased by me so that I could use it with roomie remote or irule. Either way, I was going to be able to control my projector, dvd player, tv, etc, etc. If I had a powered projector screen, I could even control that. But, you can only control it if the firmware matches up with what you need. If the firmware doesn't match, then...The GC-100 family of products cannot be upgraded in the field. An upgrade to the current version of the firmware requires the unit be sent back to Global Cach&eacute;. You ship the GC-100 to Global Cach&eacute; where it is upgraded, tested, repaired (when necessary), and shipped back to you. The upgrade takes one business day unless repairs are needed. Call 541-899-4800 or email support@globalcache.com and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and shipping information. Units will be returned via UPS ground unless other arrangements are made. If your unit is no longer within warranty, upgrades require a $35 service charge.This is taken directly from their support website,[...], and shows that they have this as their standard. They do not have an option for anyone to upgrade this themselves. So, if you've mounted this, you need to make sure you can unmount it.I love the concept, but am disappointed with a company that charges for usability. You can't even use their internal applications, [...], because they are just for the current firmware versions. So, if you ever get behind in firmware, then you are at their mercy. Global Cache requires you mail this product to them. So, you need to unmount it, disconnect all the cables from it, make sure you label everything, then mail it back to them. They say it's returned in one business day, so hopefully, you don't ship too close to the weekend. Then, when it comes back, you have to re-mount it, reconnect everything, make sure every cable is plugged back in exactly, and reset the IP address, because they will probably change that on you.Too bad. This has so much that it could offer. It just needs a company that stands behind it and thinks more about the customer impact. They do have other items that you can purchase. Their iTach line, [...]. This line does allow for upgrades and offers wifi capabilities. Too bad I purchased it before I realized they wouldn't stand behind it. Now I have a device that I can't test with their software and can't use with the software I purchased it for. If you know your software will work for it, then this is great. If you don't think you're software will require firmware upgrades outside of 2 years and you don't mind sending it to them whenever new firmware is required, then this is truly a neat product.
After setting up the PD-F1009 jukebox cd player, I installed five or six discs and played it frequently for one to two weeks to try and ensure it was going to work properly. All seemed well. After that I installed the remainder of 280 cd's. It also worked properly for another week before stopping a few days ago. When you selected another disc, it made mechanical noises (no error code on the display) attempting to rotate the carousel. No luck. Pioneer recommended taking it to a service location - the sticker on the top of the device says do not move it with cd's loaded, a bad catch 22. With the only access to the cd's through the small front panel it is impossible to remove them unless the carousel rotates. Even with the top removed it is still impossible to remove the cd's from a non-functioning machine - a terrible design flaw. Unless you wish to dismantle it. Various and sundry electrical components are located around AND above the carousel. That's fine if it never fails.The problem was a small pin riding in a slot on the arm which moves the disc to and from the carousel. It slipped out of the slot. This left the cd and loading arm between the spindle and the carousel so the carousel was locked firmly. Moving the pin back into the slot and repositioning the arm to its original place allowed the carousel to move. Unless it moves you CANNOT remove your discs. This particular component is made very cheaply and, considering the age of the design, the problem could be eliminated for a few cents in a design change to make the slot deeper or ensure the pin driving the arm goes securely into the slot. Even with the carousel working, try transferring 280 cd's.I called Amazon on Tuesday, 7 December and the replacement player arrived 24 hrs later. That is amazing. They were helpful, took the information and provided a return UPS label.The new player is functioning as expected. I gave it two stars since it meets expectations when it works. Amazon gets five stars for their response
I'd love to give a full review of the usability and quality of the product. Unfortunately, the durability of the headphones (or lack thereof) prevented me from doing so. Upon stretching the headphones after first taking them out of the box, the band broke near one of the earpieces and rendered the headphones useless. I hope others have better luck with them, but I ended up buying a different brand instead; I didn't want to risk another break!
i suppose this works as a coupler. BUT, the product i received is not what is pictured, which is the only reason i bought it: a L-type RIGHT-ANGLE plug to two jacks.The product has a straight plug, not the right-angle plug as pictured--if that is what you want (like me) then look elsewhere!!
Got this flash to work with Nikon's CLS as a remote unit. Before purchase I called Sigma to ask if it would do this. Was assured that yes it would.Does NOT work as advertised or as Sigma tech support assured me it would. I run 5 SB-800s and two SB-600s so I know how to use the system.Save your self time and money and buy a true Nikon unit.
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.
It is only for small DC but cannot support my D70 with 18-70 lens. The legs are soft and too flexible.
I, along with many others, have experienced "sound lock-ups", squeals and computer lock-ups with this card and the others in this series. My sound issues have occurred mostly during games.Sound quality is excellent in Windows and when the card is working properly in games.Most of the issues appear to involve some kind of hardware conflict as most afflicted users have high-end computer systems running SLI, although the problems are not exclusive to these configurations.I am currently working with CL to resolve the issue, but I'm not sure they know what is causing it as this issue has been around since Aug 06.I am not saying "don't buy", just be sure you have fully investigated all the issues before making the purchase as I doubt your installation and use with be trouble free.
I placed an order a couple of days ago for 2 sets of color and black in for my Epson printer as it was running out of ink. The cartridge packaging looked new and even had an expiration date of 11/2006. The ink cartridges printed as if there were no ink. It was worse than my cartridges that were running out of ink.
This TV is a Showcase of horrific flaws in manufacturing and design! Where to begin...1. The TV has vertical lines on both sides of the set 3-4 inches from edge.2. There is also a vertical line that has showed up in the middle of the screen, that is ALWAYS visible and distracting while watching anything.3. The HDMI input is CRAP! I have a PS3 (more than 1, and its not the PS3, it's the TV that has the problem.) and I have to physically unplug and re-plug the hdmi cable at least 10 times, at most I've counted 32 times, just to get it to work. Westinghouse says its a problem with the HDCP, well its a BIG problem. However, they do not seem to think so, seeing how they refuse to fix it.4. The Component video inputs are also defective. They have a ghosting/rainbow effect when viewing any source over these inputs.5. The remote control is also defective, or I should say the IR receiver on the TV. The remotes signal will only get through 30% of the time. And you end up having to press the same button 2-3 times, just to get it to change inputs.6. Worst for last! I have addressed all these issues with Westinghouse, and the only way to have SOME of the above mentioned problems fixed is to pay, at my own expense, for the shipping of this TV across country. Which would cost me literally half of what I payed for the actual TV.It should also be mentioned that I have used only HIGH quality cables, Monster Cable 1000 Series, HDMI and Component. I also have been a Manager at Radioshack for years and have a lot of knowledge in the area of Home Theater. This TV has let me learn a wonderful lesson. NEVER CHEAP out on a TV. Save!!! to buy one of good quality, or don't buy one at all!
i just go this router yesterday and i am already having problems with it. it works for 2 minutes then locks up. I can't watch music videos or do anything like that because it locks up constantly. i would definitely not recommend this router to anyone. Anytime that i want the router to unlock i have to go to the setup screen, click on status and then release and renew the DHCP everytime. I do that about 20 times in a matter of 20 minutes.. thats ridiculous if you ask me. anyone know how to fix the problem let me know and i might change my mind about this thing. I couldn't even send in this review without having to release and renew. dang this sux.
This headset is not very portable or durable. Stopped working about 4 months after purchase. suggest you try something else
I wish I had read these reviews BEFORE I purchased this piece of junk. Like others, my DVDs started skipping within a few weeks after I purchased it. The sales people suggested I purchase a disk cleaner and that did absolutely no good. I'm slowly giving up on the Sony brand. Quality has definitely left the building!!
Sorry I can't be any help with this item. I never got Windows XP to recognize the device even after spending several hours with my friend in India. I had to return it since I couldn't load any music on it. I like the size and capacity of it but couldn't use it
This card does not work with Windows Vista, and if you call customer service for support they are extremely rude, stay away from this card and save your money
It lasted 14 months, working perfect the whole time. The menu was very easy for my wife to use. It will not record consistently to discs anymore. I tried the manufacturer's software update to the BIOS, Etc., as recommended by Lite-On Support and it will not perform the update! It reads the CD and goes to a black screen, but no data or menu appears. The unit will sometimes record, but the disc is not readable afterwards, and most of the time will finalize. I have not contacted the MFR for repair as I am past the warranty date.
I bought this saw to cut a few pieces of 2cm granite counter tops thinking I will probably use it a few times a year. When I first received it I thought I was getting quite a deal since it come with a wet cutting blade. I used an edge guide in order to cut a straight line, and used clean running water to cool the blade and also to achieve a smooth cutting surface. But the saw vibrated violently and struggle to stay in line. And after about two feet into cut (and yes, I remembered to keep the water running), the OEM blade cracked. The work piece received a big fat nick right in the middle, but salvageable.Swapped out the blade with a quality diamond blade, and the second cut went through. But F$&lt;K me, the cut edge was crooked. Closer inspection of the tool showed that the bevel isn't on the mark. The 0 bevel actually gives you about a 5 deg bevel. And the flimsy thin metal bevel track coupled with the violent vibration of the tool, the tool actually wanders in the bevel angle as you cut through. This willNow the $300 Brazilian granite piece is ruined. Stupid of me for going cheap on the tool.So if you are using this to cut rough stones and concrete for patios or landscaping, this could work for you. But a handheld grinder can do better and is much more versatile for those type of jobs. But if you are trying get a good quality cut on some expensive stones, learn from my mistake, get a better saw or rent a 7 inch tile saw.
I live in LA, and reception here is excellent all over town. I mostly use the supplied earbuds that came with my Pioneer Inno.However, that being said, reception is spotty when I take the inno indoors to locations such as, department stores, my local gym, and into buildings.I bought the antenna headphone specifically for indoor use. Guess what -- They work GREAT indoors... While the product says it's for "outdoor" use, I found that they work flawlessly indoors.I have taken the headphones in to shopping malls, Wal-Mart and deep into the gym where no windows to the outside are present - and the reception comes through with at least three bars every time. (This would be impossible with the regular supplied earbuds)THE CONS ABOUT THE HEADPHONESAs others have said, these headphones are very uncomfortable. They are big and clumpy and do not collapse/fold for easy storage.THE PROS ABOUT THE HEADPHONESThey get the job done when using them indoors. They improve and boost the XM signal almost anywhere.SUMMARYThe product does what is says it will do. However, the design leaves much to be desired. Bottom line is that here in LA our XM reception is so good that I barely use these antenna headphones because I try to avoid using them.When indoors, I switch to Mp3 mode or bring these clumpy things along to keep XM programming going while shopping or working out.
Zero Bass with tinny treble. Not loud enough. I have heard better sound on a pair of $5 headphones. Too lazy to return them but lesson learned. Don't buy this garbage!
This is the worst DVD player I've ever owned.1. The controls are terrible: they are unresponsive from the remote AND the front panel.2. When the machine is turned off, say in the middle of a movie to go to sleep and watch the rest tomorrow, it doesn't remember where it left off from. Toshiba has no fix for this problem.3. If you stop the movie for an extended break, the unit turns off automatically. Refer to #2 for additional info.4. My machine (about 8-12 months old)was received non-functioning. Toshiba sent me a refurb'd replacement, which is now dying too.I've seen other dvd players out there with HDMI upconverting (1080i)...try one of those instead.
I installed the TomTom software without difficulty on a Dell Axim X30. When I tried to charge the GPS unit, the charging light would not come on although the charger was working. I contacted TomTom and was told I would hear back from a representative within 24 hours. When I called back a week later the service rep could not explain why no one had called. I returned the hardware to TomTom and received a new unit about 10 days later. I again encountered problems with the GPS unit not charging. With this second occurence I contacted Tiger Direct (the Amazon contractor who sent the unit originally) and they took the unit back without any questions and refunded my money. I have no idea how good this package is because it wouldn't function for me!
I bought this earlier this day, and i'm already disappointed. The software is fairly cheasy, even the best quality is very grainy, it chews up the battery, and it has the smallest amount of memory. 2 MB. Most keychain cameras have 8MB. I'm not even going to try it on low res mode, especially after i saw high res. It wont let me take video. and, there is no way to add memory (most can). I'm taking it back asap, and am going to by the better quality Vistaquest camera. I'm just happy i didn't buy the Digital Concepts camera, for it supposedly doesn't work at all.
Maybe I got a lemon.. I dont know. But I had to wait about an hour for technical support the first time I called then about 25 minutes the second time. All I needed was to upload new Firmware and erase the flash memory. That finally being done...it Worked!!! Yaa!! Utt OHH!! However, I took my labtop with the Linksys PC card installed the went to my room... not more then 30 feet away and I have a "poor quality link" Thats not far.. On the side of the box it says 11mps @ 100 ft. I'm getting 2mps at 30 feet according to my configuration utility and a yard stick. Hmmm Maybe my walls are made out of led or something...
I bought this for my daughter's computer. It worked great when I first installed it but would not keep the computer on the internet unless I was actively using it. Every time I reboot the computer it takes me 20 minutes to reset and now it is not working at all. It is so worthless that I just ordered the linksys wireless -g usb adapter.
Very hard to adjust legs to hold camera at a possition you might want without it falling over.
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.
I wish I could tell you about this product but I have yet to receive it. I ordered it weeks ago and the seller sent it to the wrong address then tried to blame me for incorrect information. Very poor service. Buyer beware with this company (seller). Still waiting to receive it. Maybe within the next month or so. Whatever!
Netgear has had problems with their wizard for uninstalling old drivers and installing new ones for over a year and this product is no exception. When updating to the latest driver (due to inconsistent behavior of this adaptor in finding the network)according to the directions on Netgear's website I was unable to completely remove the old driver as instructed or install the new one, even in safe mode.After an hour and a half with Netgear's tech support who also failed to complete a successful driver update they told me to call Microsoft or the manufacturer of the pc or to reformat the hard drive! They essentially terminated the call at that point, refusing to even escalate the call to higher-level support. I am left with a 2 month old product which is unusable and no connection to the network.Why do business with a company who continues to sell defective product over an extended period of time (This situation is well-documented on Netgear's own tech forum as well as others.) and won't help the customer correct the problem?
The product was shipped in a timely manner. The price was as expected. The Binoculars were a gift for my brother. At a football game several weeks later I asked him why he wasn't using his new Binoculars? His response was that they were so far out of alignment that he couldn't look through both lenses at the same time. All the packing material had been long since thrown away so I just ate the purchase. Moral to the story - open and check the product at time of receipt. Buyer beware. Incidentally I own another pair of these and they are great. What they lack in magnification is more than made up for by the wide field of view. They have no adjustment however, so if your eyes are way out of the 20x20 range you might want to consider a pair you can focus. After laser surgery they work great for me.
Having owned other Casio cameras in the past, and having been happy with all of them, I jumped on this camera. Picture quality was very good and I liked the fact this camera allowed a date imprint. I was particulary interested in using the stepless zoom. I figured this would be a great video camera in addition to a great still camera because of this zoom feature. Well, the video was absolutely horrible no matter which quality setting I used. Having used my old Casio EX-Z750 and been very pleased with the video, this was a huge dissapointment on the EX-V7. After some additional experimentation, I noticed video quality improved with the image stabilizer off. I had also tried all the various image stabilizer options, and only OFF made the quality improve. After reading another reviewers post about 2 defect cameras, I decided to return this camera for a refund and not deal with this. When Casio comes out with a newer version of a camera with image stabilization, I would give them another shot. At this point, I can only conclude from my experience that they've not perfected their implmentation, or they just have quality control issues with their manufacturing process. It seems that when the camera works, as other reviewers with better luck noted, it is fabulous.
Based on the picture I assumed I was getting the Griffin Technology Headphone Adapter along with the splitter. I understand it wasn't in the description but I figured it was a small add-on to assist the main product the splitter with volume control. This really put a damper on my expectations since I really needed that little adapter with this piece. The actual splitter itself I'm happy to say works, but the volume control isn't that great. Basically when the volume is all the way up to max (on the splitter) it's the normal volume of what you would get without the splitter. When you lower the volume on the splitter, it doesn't lower that much and it can't be lowered all the way down to off. I think that's pretty lame. So for $9 I really don't feel like this product was at all worth it or nice. I'm surprised for Griffin Technology. I expected more and the adapter.UPDATE: They changed the picture. Good for them. Still isn't worth it.I also own the Belkin F8V234-WHT-APL Headphone Splitter, which is $3 with shipping from amazon. I would recommend that over this product as it's half the price and the poor volume control isn't worth $3 extra bucks.
This item is a piece of junk. It doesn't work....... how can an item so simple to build not work? Do not waste your money and time on this item.
Recieved it in a timly manner. Worked great for 2 days. Now the screen flickers and goes blank. This cable is JUNK. Don't waste your money
Immediately out of the box the lens had a few bits of the styrofoam that it comes shipped in. But for the life of me I couldn't get it clean. The coating literally attracts the dust. I couldn't blow or wipe it clean. It would just move from one section to another like it wouldn't let the dust go. And dust kills a good photo! I also don't know a single professional (I mean the ones who work for National Geographic, SI, etc) who use one to protect their lens.
The FE-180 seams to have a major problem with the picture quality in this camera. A review at CNET says the pictures are soften but that's a politely way to say fuzzy. I took over 100 pictures indoor, outdoor close up far off and in some shots the pictures are clear but non of them are sharp.I got a lot of out of focus shots and tried using the digital stabilizer mode called DIS which is really effective in low light scenarios. But I could never get a sharp picture.Another issue I have is that after you take a picture it only stays in the display for about 1 second. If I want to view the picture I have to switch to the viewing mode, making sure my subjects were looking at me. I returned it getting the Canon Powershot SD600 which works perfect; it's worth the extra cost to take pictures that last a lifetime.
If I can rate zero star, I would. It was a complete waste of money.1) Did not come in a box as shown on picture, but individual wrapping.2) Printing was awful. Seem black tone was missing or super low. Photo color was very botchy and not smooth. Very unacceptable quality.3) Will not be buy from this supplier again.4) Be warned before you buy...
The product sucks, doesn't work like the marketing messages from HP, and the support services from HP are useless.I have wasted 6 hours trying to make it work but it's really not worthed.Buy a printer with the wireless interface already in place.
I purchased the RhinoSkin for both my husband's and my Palm V. Today I dropped my Palm. I was relieved to note that the RhinoSkin case was closed securely, but when I checked my Palm, I was very disappointed to see that the glass had cracked anyway.The Rhino Skin customer rep stated that they offer a 10 day money back guarantee... unfortunately I didn't drop my Palm within the first 10 days of receiving the RhinoSkin to determine that the RhinoSkin wouldn't prevent breakage.I wished I had spent $... for the Palm insurance instead of [buying] the RhinoSkin.
When you install the software that comes with this adapter on a windows system, an error message will pop up and stay up saying: Can't load Res_dll. I called Linksys customer service (they answered from the Philippines), who said that it is not a linksys problem, but a windows problem. When you go to Microfot's web site, a single page related to the error message comes up, but has zero help value.The adapter will work, but a small error message will stay on your desktop all the time. If you close it, it will pop up again in exactly 10 seconds, and will stay there.Hopefully Linksys and Cisco will take care of this problem before Christmas 2006.
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.
This could be just abad fun. Nowdays every notebook have a faxmodem and a network card. Than ? This is not a worthy thing...The price is not correct !
will break with the weight of your flash - with any sudden movement, just not worth the cost - better off buying radio remote
i tried it in two different ipods and nothing would ever happen, now i have to buy something else. Im prolly just going to go for the $6-$7 one i saw :/
I bought this as a gift for my in-laws. It was later given back to me because they just couldn't figure out how to get it to work properly. First of all, it thought they were in Guam (we live in Pennsylvania). After 3 hours of fussing with it, I finally got it to load the correct map. After that, there was ZERO GPS reception, even outside with a clear sky and 10 minutes of allowing it to sit. Called TomTom's tech support. Waited on hold for 30 minutes before being HUNG UP ON because their lines had closed during the time I was on hold (what kind of CS is that?). That was at 7pm EST, folks - so good luck if you're in PST and have a job.What's worse is that this thing absolutely, positively must be attached to a computer of some sort to get it to function properly or make any moderate settings changes. Forget about taking it out of the box and having it work right off the bat like my Magellan did.Also, I'm guessing that it must have a clear view of the sky at all times. My Magellan worked flawlessly for the first time indoors, within 10 feet of a window.I would not buy a TomTom product again, under any circumstance. This product, the company that sells it and their website are the WORST I have EVER seen.
simply don't function in my Sony T33 :'( ...
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 used this for about a month with infrequent use until it finally started coming apart. The USB along with the guts pulled right out of the casing, the back of the casing even fell out. I'm not tough on any of my flash drives, so having this one fall apart after such a short time was surprising. I own 2 other flash drives, I've had one for about 6 years now (1Gb) and the other about a year (32Gb) and they both work great. Both are by Patriot. I received this Centon as a gift, and I'm glad I didn't pay for it.My opinion? Transporting data is crucial nowadays, and you don't want your device to fail or break apart on you. This Centon model is definitely not what I would call reliable. Given the price of 12 USD, you're better off spending 5 USD more and getting a Patriot 8Gb flash drive (Amazon link below), or better yet, order the Patriot from NewEgg with their 5 USD rebate and it'll cost the same for a device with more dependable storage for a little more peace of mind.Patriot Xporter XT Boost 8 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive PEF8GUSBBottom line, you can definitely find a better flash drive for the same price.
I did have deep scratches on my tablet and I read the reviews and was recommended this product. I applied the iDrops to tablet several times and I could only see that it was collecting in the scratches then would wipe off eventually. I even tried it on some scratched DVD's thinking maybe my scratches were too deep on my tablet, and it did nothing for me. It appears to be nothing more than car wax like substance once it is rubbed in and dry. They did have fast shipping.
The sound on these is very good, but the part that sits in your ear was very uncomfortable. I thought that I might get used to them if I wore them for awhile, but they hurt so bad that I only lasted 10 minutes. Maybe I have small ear openings, but these were horrible.
I really, really wanted to like this camera, but I can't. On the plus side, it takes nice, sharp pictures (although a bit noisy in dark areas), and is built like a tank. But that's where it ends because it is absolute torture waiting for this thing to focus! Honestly, my four-year-old Sony Cybershot focuses faster which I simply cannot understand. Also, the LCD viewfinder freezes for at least one second for every single shot while it composes the picture. This is fine if you're shooting a bowl of fruit, but if your subject is moving at all, you're going to want to pull your hair out! I really wish this camera were all it was supposed to be, but you have now been warned. I guess I'll keep looking.
a kit is more than one Item the mini series power adapter kit is NOT but one Item
ugh, I thought this product was the "Dekko silverfish pack" for controlling of silverfish. but what I got from this seller was a cable!!!! A CABLE!!! SERIOUSLY?!?! Why would you name a cable "Dekko silverfish Pack"? It's so confusing and im gonna return this product pretty soon. I WANT MY $ back! I dont even wanna put a star on this.
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.
I bought these earphones four years ago. I should have returned them immediately, but I didn't. They are not effective in blocking out background noise.
We actually have 2 of these at the office that work great. We purchased a third and it has been a nightmare. Planetronics wants to blame the phones (even though the other 2 work on the same phones) and DirectDeals4U says it's Planetronics issue and they have no responsibility.No not buy this item and DO NOT buy anything from DirectDeals4u!
You may want Linksys products, you may have the know-how to install them, and so good on you. But if you're just a regular ole home user like me, then God help you because their tech support won't. Average 30 minute hold time, only to talk to a snide, condescending support person who petulantly fired questions at me and then would let loose a stream of gobbledygook, misdiagnosing the problem and basically trying to get rid of me so they could go on their break. After three tries, I gave up. I wonder if Linksys management knows how bad their support staff is.
I haven't used it yet!!! The plastic packaging is ridiculous, wasteful and HAZARDOUS as I just managed to cut myself trying to open it. Seriously, what a waste of resources. I can't imagine the energy and waste used just for the packaging. Why go through the effort of marketing and sitting around a conference room discussing how cool it would be to package a MEMORY STICK with razor sharp plastic with a neat colorful cardboard backround just so it can be thrown away to forever stay on the face of this earth to injure another person!!!? ah!! For a MEMORY STICK? Gimme a break!!
Unlike what several reviewers say, you can in fact make it work with a Mac if you use your head a little.However, they ought to put a reset button somewhere on the outside of the bloody thing. It freezes every so often, just like a peecee, so you have to pop the battery out and wait for the idiotic thing to go through it's lengthy startup procedure every time this happens. (What on earth can it be doing during that?)You sure can tell whenever Windows is involved. (The blasted thing has some version or other of Windows CE inside it.)
Bought this item for use at the office. We rarely used it. After a few months, it just stopped working. It now makes a grinding noise when it tries to access any floppy disk. Next time, I'll try to buy something a little more reliable. Glad it worked for so many reviewers. Unfortunately, it didn't work very long for me, so I can't recommend it.
I had this unit for just under a year and it stopped working. I was somehow able to contact tech support, shipped them the unit, shipped them the money to repair it two months ago and haven't heard a word since. Emails go unanswered. Voicemails go unanswered. Their phone system is a joke. Apparently they don't care about their customers. If I had to do it over I would not have bought this product.
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.
A friend of mine bought this for me while visiting New York. We live in South Africa. Unfortunately the frame does not work that well. We are using a 12v adapter to run the frame and it does not connect well to the actual digital photo frame. Therefore it constantly switches on and off. We are trying to chat with Kodak in South Africa to see if they can help us with this faulty frame. Otherwise I think it is a great product and when it works it is does exactly what is says on the box.
I carry this camera as a back-up to an SLR digital. The LCD has malfunctioned twice (irregular streaks appear across screen) for no apparent reason. Canon repaired it once though they said the LCD malfunction wasn't covered by guarantee. The second time (about a month after the initial repair) they wanted to charge $99 + tax and freight. They finally settled for $59+ frt. and tax. I'm going to purchase a hardback case. I do not believe I have abused the camera in any way. Canon said a blow or cold temperatures can easily damage the LCD screen. I've owned dozens of cameras over 40 years. No previous repairs needed. I respect cameras as a wonderful device and treat them with care.This camera does take wonderful videos; still picture quality is fair. After using an SLR, it's hard to accept point and shoot quality. I also have a much older Olympus 3 MP camera. In my opinion the Olympus takes much better photos. The Canon's only advantage is its small size.
I've been using this Linksys wireless router for over a year, so I've got some experience with it. In a word: terrible. Sure, sometimes you can manage to get a wireless signal, but otherwise it'll suddenly drop for no reason, then refuse to let you reconnect. Unplugging it and plugging it back in might help, but who wants to do that a half dozen times a day just to maintain a constant connection?I've tried all the workarounds, from updating the firmware to using a secure connection - and nothing really helps. Oh, and when I do get a stable connection, it's horrendously slow. Somehow, as the connection goes through the cable modem to the router and then to my laptop's wireless card, the speed is reduced to dialup sometimes.I would not recommend this product, unless you regularly purchase electronics as a means of masochism.
As others have stated, this kit is a total waste of money. It only lasts for about 10 pictures before it loses it's charge. It almost makes using the camera unenjoyable to use, as you constantly have to worry when the batteries will die. I don't use it anymore, I buy the CR-V3 batteries.
You cannot make a copy in black and white. It doesn't seem like a issue until you add up all costs for a color cartridge. You are probably thinking that you don't copy that many document but you will be surprised how much you use the copy function once you have the convenience of a printer/copier in your home. Furthermore, the time it takes to make a copy (color only, of course) is ridiculous. Tip: place document on glass, press copy and get a good night's sleep.You can print documents from your computer as black and white, but you can't make a copy of anything in black and white (unless it is black and white). Try making a copy of your notes from yellow legal paper or white paper that has the blue lines or a document with any color. If you look at most original documents (credit card statements, letters w/letterhead/logos, financial documents, etc.), you will notice they have color - especially the entire background is usually color. Good Luck.
this cable DOES NOT i repeat DOES NOT work for hooking your computer up to your television, do not let the word component in the title fool you as it did me.
As many have written: great fit and sound (heavy on the bass). But they break easily. I have been through three - yes, three - pair. One thing to say is that they are true to their warranty, as each time I have dutifully sent them in and received a new pair. Which, like clockwork, breaks two months later.Save yourself the hassle and get a pair of Audio Technicas.
I am also having trouble installing. I have tried on both a desktop and a laptop.On both, I followed the installation instructions to the letter. Find New Hardware Wizard says that it cannot install the device because, &quot;The Required Section was not found in the INF.&quot;In other words, there is something wrong with the driver. I have also tried using an updated driver from the actiontec website. Results: exactly the same.I get the exact same error on two different computers, so it's not a problem with my computer.
This does absolutely nothing except waste electricity. I looked at the reviews before I added it to my baby registry thinking it was the best one out there. Nope, not true at all. Very disappointed, I would give it 0 stars if it was an option. I just recently purchased the Vicks Warm mist humidifier that you can add the vaporizer. It is pefect, and it works! The room stays warm and you can feel the humidity when you walk into the room. My daughter sleeps so much better with it, her nose doesn't get as stuffy and her cough subsides allowing her to get a good nights rest. I will give THAT one 10 stars!
I a going on y third repair. please forgive the letters in words that are not there. one of the proble s THERE ARE LOTS !!!! Rarely works for ore than an ho r at a ti e. wasted a year, lost work, always in the shop. TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!
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.
The price might seem right, but this thing is pretty bad. I checked out one at the local Best Buy and it was terrible. Sitting right next to it was a NEC and Viewsonic and they made it look like dirt.Just to be certain it wasn't a dud, I looked at another store where they had three different models: some worse than others but all pretty bad. If you really think this is what you want you had better go take a look at it first.I honestly think you would be better off with the cheapest, Nec, Viewsonic, Sony, Samsung, or Planar display you could find.
Something is wrong with the DHCP on this thing - I keep getting IP address conflicts. Fails 2 or 3 times a month. You can't reset it through a browser, you just have to unplug it. It's a real annoyance.
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.
Takes great outdoor pictures. Indoor pictures are not the same. I took more blurry indoor pictures from this camera than all my cameras combined. Recommend to leave the flash on at all times to minimize this problem. Using the image stabilizer indoor tend to produce pictures that are too dark to be any good. Using the zoom indoor for long distance shots tend to produce blurry pictures as well unless the camera is placed on a tripod. I would not buy this camera for the zooming or image stabilizing feature.
Do not buy this product! I purchased one for my mother, and she could not turn the tuning dial. We returned it for another, and then that one broke. Since it was purchased 60 days ago, Amazon will not handle a refund or replacement, and we must go to the manufacturer. A very big disappointment all around.
The router worked real well for about a day and then the wireless connection went south. Also, I noticed some of the web pages are missing from the configuration page and periodically I get erroneous error messages when updating the configuration. And if this was enough, I also notice some latency when accessing my LAN remotely via telnet (forwarding port 23 to my Unix server).Needless the say I'm highly disappointed with this product more effort should have been put into quality of service before releasing this product on the market...
Tried to order but could not. Kinda wonder why you show something on your web page and it is not available. Wastes my time and you get this ornery note at no charge.
These mounts claim to be able to hold 20 pounds. My speakers weigh less, and yet the mounts cannot hold up the speaker, so it droops against the wall rather than stands upright. On the plus side, the design is interesting, there is plenty of hardware to mount the speaker side of the bracket to the speaker, and the wall side of the mount is well made, simple and easy to mount. The problem is the weak link between the two sides (speaker side and wall side).I'd look for something else, but the best and cheapest solution would be a strong screw in the wall, and a hanger of some type mounted to the back of the speaker. That will easily hold 20 pounds close to the wall, and therefore, more upright.
I own two of these little cameras. The first was purchased for work and I liked it so much that I purchased another one for the family. The second one I purchased (Christmas 06) has already bit the dust! Not long after that, the 1st one started having issues. I sent the 2nd one in for repair over a month ago and haven't heard a word! Not sure if it's worth sending the 1st one in or not....not mention that the support on their website is a joke and time waster!! If you buy this camera...hope you have better luck than I did! I've had a canon slr for over five years and it's never had any issues or malfunctions!!!
Unfortuneately, this FM transmitter was not compatiable with my iPod Video and I returned it
Not at all easy to install or use. There are many, many options which you have no access to through the installation CD. There is a web interface for setting options, but the address is nowhere to be found in the documentation. You have to hunt through the Linksys web site to find it. Then go through tons of Linksys FAQs to find information for the different settings and what to do if things go wrong.After hours and hours of investigation and setting different options and going through technical support, my internet connection was still slow and constantly breaking off. Definitely not a good product.
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.
1/4/06 The USA support team is completely clueless and rude. I was sold an open box bundle at Fry's Electronics in US. When I activated navigator for the first time I could see someone had already used software and activated. Not to worry there was another key to be used. My problem is that whilst on holiday, my treo (and myself actually), crashed while snowboarding and had to be replaced by my provider (sprint). I was told by Technical Support via phone here, that i shouldn't have a problem moving software over to the new handset. I found out later that the operator I was speaking too had very low level training and should not have given that advice. I am also told that the proper technical support people would be calling me in the near future,...not! I have been waiting for 9 days for a call back and when I speak to the support (1-978-287-9555) office they say they will call when they can!!?? What does that mean? I'm amazed at what is happeningUpdate 1/9/06Still no contact with TomTom. I have to wonder why a company with so many tech support issues can afford to take a weekend off.Truly amazed.
I've experienced 4 failures to burn in 20 attempts with these archival DVDs. Also, even one of the 'successes' had a small surface defect. To me, this moots any archival advantages -- big disappointment!By comparison, the Archival Gold CD-R have given excellent service, with no burn failures in over 30 discs. The CD-Rs do not appear to have the anti-scratch coating, so perhaps this is part of the problem with the DVD-R version.
I've had a few Canon cameras over the years, all from the A series (A10, A75, A410), and have been very happy with them. My old Canon A10 and A75 cameras took great pictures and were bombproof - they survived being dropped numerous times, bouncing around in backpacks, etc.Unfortunately, the Canon A410 I purchased just a couple of weeks ago never even got a chance to stand up to this abuse. It died after just a couple weekends of taking family photos (E18 error, see details below). No drops, no scratches, nothing - it was in my pocket the whole time.It turns out that this Canon E18 error is well known and plagues many Canon compact cameras produced in the last year. The E18 error occurs when the lens extension mechanism becomes misaligned (or the camera thinks that the lens is misaligned). The camera then refuses to extend the lens, making it impossible to take any pictures. In my case, it appears that the camera is just crying wolf (ie, the camera thinks the lens mechanism is broken when in fact there is no real problem), but I still can't take any pictures.Don't believe me? Do a web search for "Canon E18". It sounds like a bunch of other people have had this problem as well.I'm bummed that Canon camera aren't as reliable as they used to be - now I'm going to have to find some other manufacturer (Olympus, maybe?)
Sounds very good, but, does not sit snug at all! Any movement will create a loose fit. I ended up using the crappy ear buds from my sansa clip to the gym instead of these...sad:(
I am not happy with this product. It does a marginal job humidifying a room. In fact, you need to have it on the high setting to get any affect. The problem is that the motor is very noisy at that setting.
My sounddock failed shortly after it went out of warranty. The remote does not control it, the speaker doesn't work and it can only be used to recharge ipods. I called Bose technical support and they offered. to repair it ($99 + shipping) or to upgrade it to a more expensive model. They said my problem is unique. I declined their "generous" offer to repair it or replace it. I'll donate it to Goodwill instead.For such a pricey item, it should have lasted longer. Planned obsolescence/failure was possibly engineered into this product as it was very gently used and an act of God didn't result in its premature demise!
I am sorry I bought this product. I installed it with updated drivers as other reviews stated to do. It made calls as long as I called directly from the Skype application on the computer. No matter what I tried would allow for the phone connected to the hub to make calls. The point of this device was to get away from the computer but that doesn't seem possible.Instead I have tried the Ooma system. It cost a pretty penny to purchase it but it is working like a charm. I figure after a years service it has paid for itself since the cost of the hub is my yearly phone bill. The added advantage is I can turn off my computer and still make calls. I no longer have a land line and just use Ooma. I use Skype for overseas calls but Ooma for everything else.
This review may help someone like me who is not knowledgeable about GPS and is looking for basic functionality. I was looking for a unit that is portable (so I could also use it for walking or switch cars) and has a widescreen display, so I settled on comparing aGarmin Nuvi 650 Personal Travel Assistant for North Americaand aPlenio VXA-5000 4.3-Inch Touch Screen Car Navigation System with Bluetooth.1. Audio - The Plenio does not have text to speech functionality, meaning the Plenio will announce "Turn left in 500 feet," while the Nuvi 650 will announce "Turn left on Main Street in 500 feet." I found the Plenio confusing if there were two possible left turns close to each other, and the display didn't always help. (See "Display").2. Display- The Plenio display appeared dim and difficult to read on bright days, even at the brightest setting. The Nuvi had a brighter, easy to read display even when driving toward sunlight. When a turn is announced, the text of the street name on the Plenio is small and difficult to read; on the Nuvi the street name is announced and the visible text is larger, bolder and easy to read. This also makes it easier to keep track of cross streets when operating in "tracking mode" rather than inputting a destination.3. Portability- The Garmin is thinner and lighter. The Plenio's suction mount is more substantial, but it has to be to hold up the device.4. Controls- The Plenio has volume up and down controls, on the Garmin these are only accessible with some difficulty through the touch screen.5. Accessories- The Plenio includes an FM transmitter, (sound can play through your FM radio) and Bluetooth; to get this functionality with the Garmin, a trade up to the Garmin Nuvi 660 Pocket Vehicle GPS Navigator and Personal Travel Assistant is necessary. The Plenio includes an AC charger, a useful tool in a portable GPS. If you have a mini USB AC charger, you can use it with the Garmin.6. Waypoints- The Garmin allows only one waypoint (stopover on the trip); multiple waypoints are available on the Plenio.7. **** Satellite reception- The Plenio has an internal antenna while the Garmin has a foldaway flip up antenna flap. The Plenio was totally incapable of getting a satellite fix, and therefore useless, while in my wife's car (she has a metallic layer in the windshield as some cars do); the Garmin had no such problem. The Garmin also could fix while indoors. The Garmin allows the user to turn on "WAAS" which is a combined satellite and ground GPS mode that is more accurate than satellite alone; I haven't seen that WAAS makes a difference to a basic user like me. The Garmin seems to get a fix from a cold start about 25% faster than the Plenio.8. Points of interest and maps- The Garmin maps (v.8) seemed "less out of date" than the Plenio. (maybe 2 years out of date versus 3-4 years). The Garmin has a more substantial list of points of interest (POI's). The Plenio allows you to program the unit to show your choice of POI's (such as all gas stations and/or restaurants) as icons on the map, and bring up more information ( name, phone number) by touching the icon; the Garmin will provide this information from a separate search menu.To summarize, the Plenio had more bells and whistles which I willingly traded in for the much improved basic functionality of the Garmin.
Yes, they are lightweight and I like the way they fit and work without being a plug in your ear like regular buds.The only downside is the sound. They deliver virtually no bass at all but are loaded to mid-range and treble. Unless you are half deaf, you may find the upper end on the painful side since it delivers really high frequencies to the detriment of the rest of the sound spectrum. Sony should not have put their name on these.
Owned TV for 2 months i yr warantee. Remote broke (always had trouble with it) Called and was helped after 45 min wait - they gave me case # and said I needed to call parts department to order - NO SUCH PLACE. They gave me a fax #. I have been calling assistance every day since. I just put my phone on speaker, call number and wait. After 1/2 to an hour they will answer and say they will transfer me to parts - Then phone goes dead - this been going on for 4 days. I tried emails - my email to parts was sent back - saying they changed how to email them - tried new email address and it does not work due to my security level - I took off security - still does not work. Try before you buy - Viewsonic assistance 1-800-688-6688. Good luck
Sounds good for the cheap price, but you will notice the quality soon.This is not the same one sold officially by Samsung. I don't know how this headset has Samsung printed on the earpieces, but you can easily see Samsung won't have an OEM like this at such a low price.The cords are messy, so it doesn't look good around your face. Cord length is not long enough to put your cell phone in your pocket - you have to hold your phone in your hand or put it in the shirt pocket. For mine, one of the cords broke within a week, and the stereo became a mono. I had to buy the genuine Samsung one that is much better (and much more expensive than this one).
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.
Used to use this on my Apple iMac but it left the screen covered in smudges. Switched to Philips LCD cleaner which leaves the glass completely clear.
premium? really? this item didn't work at all with my ipod shuffle generation 2... i ended up purchasing the following and it works great![...]
I bought 2 of these for two different lenses. Put the first one on and used it a few times and when I went to remove it from the lens for a night shot the little piece of metal popped out and the glass popped out. I took the other one off my other lens 2 days later and same exact thing happened.I wasn't expecting a top of the line filter for the money but I was expecting one that would stay together! Terrible quality, I will never buy another Hoya filter again!
This is no reflection on any seller other than the manufacturer.I have a modern Gateway running Windows 7 and my wife has a newer Compaq running Windows 7 also. So I bought two of these adapters so we could use them with our phones.They claim it's a plug and play with no CD required. The computers cannot see them. I even tried other free software BlueSoleil free and no luck there either. No program could find these devices and they never showed in Device Manager no matter what I tried. I even tried my old XP computer and it wouldn't work there either. Well I had two of these devices so it is definately a software issue. I spent 4 hours over two days trying to find a way to make them work. Nothing works. There is no driver support from Sabrent at all. Useless product as far as I'm concerned.They were a great price but plan on sending them back if you have Windows 7 Home or Deluxe edition.
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 has to be one of the worst external modems ever made for the Mac. It is, however, still an improvement over Apple's own internal modem, in that, once the Best modem manages to negotiate a connection, it stays connected. But getting that initial connection with the Best modem is often difficult, and dealing with the necessary workarounds can quickly tire one's patience. After having consistent difficulties with this modem when I first bought it, I tried to contact Best Support, but I never received a reply. So, I returned it to Amazon.com for an exchange. After receiving the second Best modem, I had exactly the same problems, so I concluded that the defects I was experiencing were probably generic to the model. The basic issue seems to be that the modem often fails to initialize properly. To reset it requires that you unplug the USB cable and re-plug it, sometimes over and over, until the device finally responds. The modem has the same difficulty in both OS 9 and OS X; the only difference I've noted is that, in OS X, it can take up to 15 seconds after issuing the Connect command for the modem to actually start dialing. I've had to unplug and re-plug the USB cable as many as a half dozen times sometimes to get the device to work. So why do I put up with it? Because, as I mentioned at the beginning, once this modem makes a connection, it stays connected, which Apple's own internal modem typically failed to do. In that sense, the Best modem is just marginally more tolerable. It's just a shame that this Best modem appears to be the only external modem that's now made for the Mac. Caveat emptor!
I purchased this as a gift to my wife to replace the clock radio we currently have in the kitchen. Mounting the unit was simple enough. Connecting up to my cable system seemed to work, but the viewing angle for the TV seems pretty limited and the sound was not very good. I connected the FM radio antenna and the reception and sound quality for the radio was terrible. Our old clock radio was much better. I also don't like the fact that the TV always comes on when you turn on the power - I might like to go straight to the radio, but that doesn't appear to be an option. I should have heeded the reviews I read stating this product is flakey. I guess the technology for this type of thing just isn't ready for prime time yet. I returned the unit.
Barely had the camera a month and now it's trash. Took it to glamis twice and it died on the second trip. The reason I bought a canon was my s45 has lasted forever--boating, duning, travel (costa rica, kauai, etc). After researching the lense jam error it seems to be a pretty common problem. Just wanted to give folks a heads up. Airborne sand/dust killed it--and I guess the expectation that the camera could hold up in an outdoor environment was just asking too much.
This is a review for the PSC-1000 Deluxe Burgundy Case for the Canon SD-1000. My personal recommendation is to avoid this case and look for something else.AestheticsFirst of all, I'm a guy and should not have bought the burgundy case. The color of this case shades towards red. It's hard enough feeling manly with an ultra compact sized camera but the burgundy/red color just puts things over the edge.My general obersvation is that the case has a cheap, look and feel. There is nothing "deluxe" about this case.FunctionalityThe camera does fit the bag, although snugly. Snugly meaning the equivalent of a women trying to fit into her tightest pair of jeans after a huge Thanksgiving dinner. It goes without saying, that nothing else will fit into the bag while it is occupied by the camera.It was mentioned in other reviews that the wriststrap does not fit throught the slit at the top of the camera bag. For the most part this is true, but I found you can actually force the rubber portions of the wristrap through the top slit, but it's not the most elegant process. Additionally, if you use the belt loop and wear the camera on your belt, it's very difficult to pull the camera out of the bag if you've forced the wristrap through the top slit. The case designer should have made the slit at the top of the case wider.So, I would not recommend buying this case. Look for something else or you may already have something that will carry your camera. My girlfried puts her digital camera in a small Tiffany drawstring pouch. Frankly, I wish I had a pouch like hers instead of this particular case.
I love the content, but that's not what I'm reviewing here.This unit is shoddy and extremely fragile. I've already had to replace the antenna and the power jack, which both frayed or broke through gentle, normal use. And now, the the power jack is starting to jiggle again, losing power if the radio is moved at all. It's especially annoying - the power doesn't just cut out - the radio takes a moment to come back online and find the signal, so it cuts out for a WHILE.
This weather radio picks up too much interference through the power supply. If I unplug it and let it run on batteries alone, it works great. As soon as I plug it in, I get nothing but static. The only way I can use it on AC power is if I unplug everything else from that outlet, which isn't an option for the location I wish to use it.
I'm repeating what a few of the reviewers have already pointed out. This is a cheap plastic kit. More importantly, there's nothing in this kit that will support the weight of the stereo! I installed it yesterday, and was alarmed to find that the stereo is basically hanging out there inside the car compartment. It's loose! So I improvised a bit and inserted some cardboard between the stereo and the storage pocket that goes below the stereo. Let's see how long that lasts. Had I read some of the other reviews first, I wouldn't have bought this. Unfortunately, I got this over an year ago and I just got around to installing it.
I wouldn't suggest this for business use though. First off Linksys's customer support sucks. I've had this for a year now and pressing the reset button has become customary. This is real irritating especially when you have to keep on re-configuring your router (passwords, port forwading, dmz hosting, etc) From reading all these reviews, they seriously overrate this item. But then again I figure that most of this are coming from home users. If a business owner though, reliabilty is an issue with this router. For the real scoop and more detailed reviews go to cnet.com, their computer hardwarr/software reviews are their speciality.
Ordered it back in Dec '11 and still waiting this filter to arrive.I'm with US Army and stationed overseas, so I typically expect shipping to be delayed.. but in this case after 2 months of waiting I would have to say this is either never sent by the seller or some how got lost in the mail.Not sure what I can do in this case.. so if Amazon customer service can able to help track this, I'd greatly appreciate it!Tks,Bon
I wasn't happy with my order, and that is why I'm giving it only 1 star. I hope they will improve.
Apparently, I also got the knock-off cables that others have mentioned. I found that when I tried to disconnect the cable from my computer, the connector could not be disengaged from the jack whether the big rubber flap was in the way or not. I haven't had to shim an ethernet cable out of a jack in years. Cheap stuff here.
This card worked great in my Canon G3 digital camera for few months, and the 'CF Card Error' started happending (as some of the other reviewers have also experienced). I reformatted the disk few times and I'm still getting that error when I turn on my camera. Since it has a life time warranty on it, I'm RMA it back to SimpleTech.
This tv is a piece of junk. Is the same sad story "if I knew then what I know now" I'd never of bought this. All these problems are well documented and Samsing is aware are of them but they do nothing to correct it. Customer service is very very poor and supposed tech reprenentives do not no more than the man from Shinola. TV keeps shutting of by itself. When on half the time there is no pictures or sound. Overheats as the cooliong fan is worth about a nickel and makes loud funny noises. Save your moeny and get a Toshiba.
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
It doesn't plug into the wall or provide power in any way from any source not already available without the dock. The Sansa MP3 player alone has two plug-in possibilities: a USB cable to your PC and an audio jack to your headphones or a stereo. This dock has only those same two options. There is no value added by the dock.Per the product description, I expected a plug-into-the-wall-outlet dock that would charge the batteries in my daughter's room where there is no PC. I also expected audio cables to connect to her stereo shelf system. This product failed to meet any expectations.Don't pay good money for a dock that provides only the same two ports already available on your Sansa MP3 player.
Why would anyone get this type of charger? For about $40, you can get an "isupercharger" that you can plug into the wall, plug into a car lighter, plug into a USB port, or run off of a 9 volt battery. With the 9 volt battery option, you can use your iPod all you want, even on a long airplane flight or when you are camping. It's a small, all-in-one design. I don't want to carry a bunch of different adapters with me when I take my iPod along.
I am very disappointed because this item I bought came empty. I opened the box and I found nothing but some papers and no filter inside it!! Really angry!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very noisy &amp; slow scanner.ADF unit stopped working after 6 months.Scans not the best, would not reccomend.
This was a gift to my daughter in Utah ... I send her $100.00 every month to help her out in this recession. She has no car (walks to work and everywhere else).I believed at the time, that I was giving her one of the best available portable dvd plavers ... guess not.Thank God I got the warrantee!!!!
I bought this to use for updating a database inside an airplane. The airplane equipment (avionics) requires that the USB drive be formatted "FAT". I downloaded the uninstall app from U3 and Windows said the archive was corrupted. I downloaded another app from SanDisk, but it didn't work either. If it were bigger, I could use it as a doorstop...
I have the immediate predecessor of this camera, the DX 6490. The autofocus stopped working during warranty and just after. The company wants $175 to fix what is now a 250 camera only two years old (cost me $600). Junk!
This product doesn't even rate ONE star.I purchased this product for our Boardroom. The price threw me but, our CEO and top management get presentations in that boardroom from VIPs around the world.So imagine my suprise, when the cursor dropped down to the bottom of the screen and would not rise back up until putting the mouse down on the table again.Tech supports big solution: REBOOT the PC.For the same $$$$$, you can buy 3 Logitech mice and throw 2 away because they just plain work.
all of the negative comments about this mouse are true.--battery cover is flimsy and difficult to open without risking breaking. it took me about 30 minutes to open it up for the first time, since the &quot;user manual&quot; didn't say how the lid opened. i was prepared to break it.--eats batteries, despite the power management features.--acquiring a signal can be annoying and is unreliable. constant blue flickering light is annoying. if you're in a dimly lit room with other people (class or meeting), you will be annoying other people.--scroll wheel is unreliable. many times, the scroll hangs up.--left button is unreliable. many times, you have to double or triple click to get a link to open.--this is wierd: after about 10 seconds of non-use, the screen automatically jumps to the top of the page. this doesn't happen when the mouse is unattached.it's ergonomically nice. the on/off button is fine i think (it should be a little difficult to turn on and off). the 90 degree swivel is good. it's true plug and play and i have no problems with it (on XP and Win2k).overall, it's junk though, especially since you can get a Logitech for the same price.
I bought the 2 year N.E.W. Service warranty for my Samsung SCX105L MPEG4 Sports Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom. The screen would intermittently scramble so that I could not read it or navigate the menus. I contact NEW for service. The claim process is painful over the phone but once past that they directed me to a local service center.I went to drop off the camcorder at the service center but was told by the service center they don't ever service Samsung products and they have told N.E.W many times not to send customer for Samsung to them. I recontacted N.E.W., again a painful process to reopen the claim. This time they told me they would send a mailing envelope that I would enclose my camcorder and send to a certified service center.2 weeks pass and no envelope. Again the painful re-open claim call to N.E.W.. Again painful call process. N.E.W says they will try again. 10 days later I get the self mailer. Three weeks after calling the first time I finally get my camcorder in the mail. That was October 19, 2005.Today is December 22, 2205 and no camcorder. This is now three months without the camcorder and calls to N.E.W. are fruitless. Civil legal action seems to be my only recourse.
This USB adapter was a bit on the expensive side but I decided to buy it anyway. But from the time I tried to install the software to trying to connect my Sprint Mogal to my computer...nothing went right. It too several times of installing and uninstalling the software for it to connect to my phone. And when it finally connected...it did so for only a few minutes. The software took away my ability to control my speaker volume so I wasn't able to listen to any music until the software was uninstalled. All in all...this product was a total waste of money and time. I highly recommend not purchasing this product.
This states and shows a 1gb digital card but only comes in a 2gb card. My devise only accepts a 1gb card so the product was useless for me
These CD-R disks are not recognized by with my Windows 7 Sony Laptop, nor my Dell Win XP desktop.The operating system offers to format these disks, but fail in the attempt.I discovered this too late to return them.
This cable does not fit the M130 as promised it will not charge it becasue it doesn't even fit it!
**Edited to add that I did not purchase this through Amazon.I bought this around May 2007 and when I took it out of the flimsy soft cardboard box I found that one of the three fans did not work. I immediately called customer service and was offered the choice of sending it back for a full refund or sending it back for a replacement with the shipping fees at my expense. Well reading the great reviews about this product I decided to send it back for a replacement, after all the broken fan was probably just a fluke, little did I know that it was just the beginning.About two weeks later I got the new one and it did what it was supposed to do and kept my laptop cool even during the hot summer months, however I found that the open bottom did not allow me to use my laptop on my lap comfortably. I had to tape a piece of cardboard to cover the back when I didn't have a table or desk handy. Also, I found that not having a cover on the back made it very loud. Sometimes I would have to turn the fans off if I was listening to something on YouTube or watching one of my soap operas online. Then in September of 07 the USB connection started to loosen and the fans would stop running until I played with the connection a bit. In December 7 months after I purchased this it died completely.I ended up buying a two-fan cooling pad, which is much more quiet, has a back cover that I can use on my lap and is still working today, ten months later.I'm glad so many of you like this product and have had success, but I guess it just wasn't the one for me.
This transmitter makes your ipod tunes go directly to your radio with the clarity of a poorly tuned am station. If you place your ipod with the transmitter directly on top of whatever sterio you wish to play your music you may be lucky enough to get a crackly sounding signal. Don't waste your money.
I purchased this unit because I had good experience with Netgear before they sold to Nortel. I was not happy with this product. My DSL connection seemed slightly sluggish compared to connecting directly to the DSL modem. I returned it and purchased the Linksys BEF41SX. I did not notice the subtle sluggishness. (I have a review under that product noting why this might be. It also comes with a firewall built into the router. And VPN endpoint.) However, for the price it's not so bad. I got it working quickly.
Well, I've seen some dumb things before, but when Amazon allows an afiliate vendor to sell counterfeit ExtremeIV 8GB cards, now that is dumb. Especially, since the vendor was brand new to them (obviously not vetted). I bought the card from these guys just to see if it was going to be fake or not. And sure enough as soon as I got it I called SanDisk and what do you know, counterfeit as a 3 dollar bill. About the only thing that could be dumber is for SanDisk not to find a solution for this problem and lose many potential customers because of the uncertainty. BTW These are really convincing fakes, including the high quality retail packaging, the software included, even a little zipper pouch that says SanDisk on it. Maybe it will be best not to buy expensive SanDisk for some time to come.
I own this product and used it with Windows XP and it was fine. I then upgraded to Windows Vista and Lexmark just provided upgraded drivers for the printer and not the scanner or photo card. So with the upgrade to Vista, this product becomes a glorified printer. Very, very disappointed in Lexmark as a company and I will never ever do business with the company or buy any of their products again.My advice is for you to do the same.
This product is aweful. It just absolutly refused to work in any of my cars. I tried it in a 2003 dodge van and it wouldn't even load correctly. i tried it in a 92 carolla... silence. i tried it my friends cars and it didn't work in any of theirs either. don't buy this. i wish i could give it zero stars.
After having to replace my cannon because of being damage due to being dropped, I had wanted to get the same, but it was no longer available, so after researching and looking at reviews, I decided on the Sony cyber shot. I was immediately dissapointed. It uses regular batteries, it comes with no charger, it doesnt take standard memory cards, it is very UN-user friendly. I took it to my sons school concert to take pictures and they all came out blurry, it is very difficult to use and the quality of pictures is poor. I ended up reselling the product and went with a Casio Exilim which I am very happy with and its very easy to use with great quality pictures. Dont waste your money on the Sony,Sony has great electronics but I wouldnt say that for their cameras.
I purchased a transcend 8 GB flash card for my new leica. I hate it it totally sucks. I lost two days of pictures one of a newborn baby camel. It just took a dump the pictures where recorded but it lost everything1 I would never trust anything from this company again. This has never happened to me i have used many other brands with much success all over the world. This one is GARBAGE
Plugged this into my Macbook Air and it just didn't work. From the headphone jack I could only hear a constant droning like a distant jet engine. The unit didn't pick up anything from my electric guitar or a microphone. Waste of (a tiny bit of) money.
This tripod reminds of a line from the movie Bambi, "Kind of wobbly, are you?". And that pretty much sums it up. I'll keep it and use it for my old and cheap point-and-shoot camera. But nothing on this earth would force me to attach an expensive DSLR on it. Well, perhaps I might do it at gun point. Perhaps. I'm amazed that Sony allows its name on this product as I thought Sony stood for quality. You really get what you pay for. My advice? Save your money and purchase a tripod with some heft.
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 SECOND time I removed the iPAQ from the case the Velcro stuck to the case and would not stick to the iPAQ again. What do you do then? Without Velcro, the case does not serve its purpose - or the hand held bounces around inside. I have contacted Sumdex, but have not heard from them yet. Velcro is great but....
Device only displays when connected to USB or AC power. Picture quality is horrible, appears to have high density red/purple filter - makes color photos appear as washed out negatives. B & W look a little better but not acceptable. I bought one for my wife and foolishly bought another for my Mom before first one arrived. Based decision on 4+ stars on Amazon site. If negative stars were an option, I'd give it a -5 stars.
Bought one for the office on December 05. It does not work. Well, it does, but it goes on and off , dropping the conecction very offen. Users are complaining about the extra time it takes them to finish their job on the network. So I will have to buy another brand , as suggested by our IT advisor. I lost my money on this one.
Maybe for some people, they have very good review. I for one disagree. This card has very short range. It is probably the driver but even after I upgraded the ROM and used the newest driver, I still only get about 15-20 feet of range. That's not even half of the size of my small townhouse. I know it is the card's problem because I had another Addtronics card that has significantly longer range (20-30 feet). I have the same setup but with the other card, I get longer range. The reason I say it could be the driver is that when I run Linux, it has longer range. The only problem when I run Linux is that the Linux driver only work with Ad-hoc mode not the Infrastructure mode with WEP enabled.
I ended up giving away this awful clock radio to Goodwill. I never wanted to see it again. Now I have nothing, which happens to be better. All the settings are very hard to use. I never even figured out how to set the radio station to use for waking up. The automatic clock setting is always a minute or two off compared to the actual time and to other automatic clock setting devices we have. I'll never buy Timex again. My daughter has a Sony clock radio that seems fantastic. Maybe I'll try a Sony or something.
If there was a negative 1 star this would get it. Extended service warranties are ABSOLUTELY not worth it (check out Consumer Reports). You are just lining the pockets of some company who banks on you never using it.
The big problem with this is it costs twice as much as the 'NordicWare Microwave Popcorn Popper', performs no better (actually WORSE if you attempt to re-use the inserts more than a couple of times), and consumes those little cardboard inserts that cost $5 for a pack of 8, even at Walmart.The cardboard inserts scorch, which means they are gassing 'something else' into your popcorn. Yum! I don't know what they make microwave reflective coated cardboard inserts out of besides the cardboard, but I don't think I like eating its combustion byproducts with my popcorn, or the approximately $0.25 extra per batch (assuming you manage to use each insert three times) that buying those inserts cost, or the inconvenience of not having an insert handy when all I want is a fresh batch of popcorn. If anyone wants my USED version of 'PowerPop', they're welcome to it. It still has half the supply of inserts it came with, and I'd happily chuck the whole thing into the recycle bin.I bought the off-white 'Walmart' version of the 'NordicWare 12 Cup Popcorn Popper' for $9. It works just as well as this thing does with a fresh, new insert, and doesn't need an infinite supply of wasteful inserts to line the landfill with, and you can chuck some butter right in with the popcorn without 'wasting an insert', and you can eat right out of it, though I'd recommend setting it on a dish towel or something for the first five minutes, since it's pretty hot to the touch fresh out of the microwave.
I bought an alternative Chinese-made brand on a popular auction site for $9. It does the same thing and is flawless on my D300. I do not see the purpose of paying $50 more for a piece of plastic that triggers a shutter. While I am willing to pay for quality products when necessary (hence, the D300), I don't see the need for a Nikon branded product in this case.
I bought this because of the Brand name and compact size. The CD player quit working after about 5 days. Returned it to the store and got another. Now that the warranty time is over, the second one quit working too. I will be discarding it and getting something else.
When you load it up with pictures, choose you custom settings, and give it to your granny... You will find that your custom settings are forgotten every time it is unplugged. This is inexcusable!
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! :)
Just get 512 MB or 1 GB or don't get one at all 256 MB just isn't enough. ( Assuming you're buying it for the PSP. )
Even lower priced Zeikos UV filters far outperform in clarity, sharpness and flare reduction. It took 3 Tiffen purchases for me to realize this.
Notice that the offer includes 'normal wear and tear' as being covered. But when one reads the details in the 'pdf' document, after details like not being covered for 'war' they add that bulbs and so on are not included.The most expensive item in a projector is the bulb, often costing $300 - $400.So Projector buyers beware- The fine print excludes the bulb even though the sales language appears to include it.
I had this camera for less than a month and something in the lens broke. I loved the quality of the pics and the camera in general. But the fact that it broke within a month (I havent done anything to cause it to break...drop it, scratch it, etc.) shows that something internal was not made properly and I am very disappointed!
Looking for a replacement to the OEM now. What a piece of junk. Pops off - no matter what you do - and when the miracle happened it did stick - it was because the rubber melted to the window on a not-so-hot day.
I can't review the photographic quality of the camera, since I took it out of the box, turned it right to video to capture my baby's babbling. It was easy to use sure, but when I went to see the video, all I could hear was the camera's motor!! The machine noise was louder than my baby!I had a Kodak v570 (no longer made :(, and this camera is not nearly the same quality. It's light and feels cheap, not a metal case. I put it right back in the box and sent it back.
The camera is great, however, don't loose your CD! If you happen to misplace your Camedia software CD, as I did, you will have to shell out [more money] plus shipping to get a replacement disk. Olympus won't let you download the software from their site and claim it's expensive to replace:"Due to the high cost associated with replacing the software, we can provide one free copy only per purchase. Unfortunately, if you have lost the original CD, the only way to obtain the software would be to purchase a replacement CD from the Olympus Emporium."...Why they don't let their customer download the software is beyond me. The required software only takes up 12.8 MB. At the very least, they could have emailed me the replacement. I would not purchase a digital camera from Olympus again unless the offered online support for their software.
I had this and liked it until one day it just stopped opening and closing. Thankfully it was outside my computer so I'm just buying a new one. I tried WD40 and nothing, stuck. I just went to Staples and Best Buy (ridiculous) and this is the only lock both carry so I'm on Amazon buying a new one. I thought it might have just been me but it was redeeming to see the low rating on amazon. How are they still selling this?
I purchased this radio so I could listen to TV while outside - I cannot pick-up any TV stations on this radio as you advertise that it would do.
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.
Why on earth is this thing $133?! I haven't bought it and at this price anyone who does is a)clinically insane or b)has a lot of money to burn. If it's "b"...send some my way!
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.
I have tried at least 5 times to install it with no success. The software installs just fine. But the tablet no workey. Thanks for the paperweight.
I bought the camera to upgrade from a Canon A40 (3 Mega pixels) to this S500, and tested identical shots with both cameras. Sadly the older camera took much better pictures. The color on the Elph seemed faded. Tried their VIVID color option, and it over compensates for the color problem.Sadly, I'm returning the camera. Wish I knew what other micro digital camera to get instead. Maybe a Dimage X50?
I needed extra speakers immediately for a last minute project and had to buy these at Radio Shack because they were the closest store that was open. If I had had the time to shop around I would have purchased something much better.The sound quality is so-so and about what you expect for low-end computer speakers. They need an isolation filter and better shielding. The light in one speaker started flickering 3 weeks after purchase and went out completely 2 months later. The lights serve absolutely no purpose other than to let you know the system is powered on, so it is not a big deal. The blue lights are kind of unattractive and cheap-looking anyway.The connector to the subwoofer is very poorly constructed so that it generates significant noise whenever the wire is touched. If you have the wires lying around unprotected or dangling off the back of the desk, you are likely to have issues with noise and static.The worst part is that the speakers are sensitive to cell phone signals. Anytime a cell phone call comes in or goes out and the phone is within 15 to 20 feet of the speaker, there is a extremely loud clicking signal passed through the speakers. Also, anytime the cell phone is pinged by the phone system, this noise occurs - you don't need to have a call coming in to have it happen. I have no other speaker system that has this happen to it. I've had the speakers for about 8 months now and would have replaced them if I used them more often, but I don't. I don't have the time to open up the subwoofer and the satellite speaker to fix the shorting issues, so I can't say if the problems are even repairable. I assume they are, but they never should have been so poorly made to begin with.The good thing is that these speakers are pretty cheap. It is hard to find anything much cheaper than these and sometimes that is all that you want -- something that puts out sound and not necessarily of good quality. So if you want to take the chance to buy them and they don't work out for you, you aren't going to be out a lot of money. On the other hand, there are much better speakers for about the same cost, so you shouldn't have to throw away good money on these when you have other alternatives.
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!
I've been using an FM transmitter in my car for the last few months and have just become fed up with the quality of sound/ frustration of finding the right station. When reading the reviews for this product, I was very excited because it sounded perfect for me: A usb port and aux, all I really wanted.Here is the problem.... The title of this product says "with usb ipod control" when in fact, the device does not work with my ipod at all unless I am using the aux port. After doing some digging, it seems that this is true for everyone. When I plug in my iPhone or iPod touch, the device continues to say "reading" but never goes out of that phase. I was pretty disappointed to hear that but figured I could live with using the aux input while I just used the usb plug to keep my devices charged. Well, here is the other big problem: the stereo doesn't even charge my i-devices. When I plug it in, my device makes that "plugged in" sound 3 or 4 times rapidly but it stops at that and the battery charge icon does not show up. I double checked my wiring to make sure everything was okay and it appeared so. It may be possible that this unit is capable of working with something like the ipod classic because it doesn't store anything other than music files but I don't own one so I'm not for certain.It's just really frustrating because the description clearly says that the device is compatible with ipods and that you could control them. The thought of being able to flip through my ipod with a remote sounds fantastic but it doesn't work that way.If anyone has a solution to this problem, I would love to hear it. Moreover, Amazon and or Dual needs to changed the description of this item or be more specific with which devices it is compatible with.I gave the player 2 stars because it was easy to set up and it sounds pretty good. If anyone doesn't care about the issues I encountered than I am sure this is a great player. I'm thinking of returning it unless I can find a solution somewhere.
While I should have been more cognizant of the scale of this product from the picture on this detail page, I had envisioned it as more of an ergonomic piece that I could wrap my fingers around and type with my thumbs. Unfortunately, it feels about 80% of the size I was hoping it would be. The keys are tactile, as they are raised, but they're just slightly too small for thumb typing at a better rate than hunting and pecking with the onscreen keyboard. The advantage of the mini keyboard is that, unlike the fullsize keyboards, you don't need a flat surface on which to type. However, the iPaq feels slightly unbalanced in the too-small unit and, rather than using the unit to support the iPaq, I find myself resting the iPaq on a desktop or on my lap. In summary, the typing speed gain isn't significant enough for me to recommend this unit to everyone given it's hefty price tag.
I am not sure how this card got so many stars. Not only is this SD card slow (especially for video), some computers don't even recognize this card. If you buy this card, make sure you are prepared to return it.
what a disapointment to receive this joke from Amazon, i'm returning this item, my son has better cuffs than this ones."double locking my behind"........
I fell for it again - I thought maybe if I got Taiwan instead of India made, the quality might be better - but it seems that all Verbatim products are no longer what they used to be from a few years ago.Burns below rated speed, with pauses and many errors. I highly doubt they are even using AZO dye anymore, they'd have to prove it to me to believe it - it's a completely different product.Stop buying Verbatim. I know I'm done with with them wasting my time and money.
I had these headphones for five months. They began breaking apart one month after my purchase. One day, I fell asleep with my headphones on. When woke up in the morning, the lining had melted. Literally, parts of the rubber had dissolved and exposed the wires. I ghetto-rigged the wires with Scotch tape to salvage the $40 headphones. I think for the price, they should last at least a year. The overall sound was good. However, I don't think you'll be using these after the exposed wires begin to nibble at your earlobe.
I was not really impressed with the quality of these mounts. I would have liked a better quality of plastic.
This keyboard worked great for me until after several months it apparently short-circuited inside. The batteries (which I believe were included) leaked a bit of acid. I wiped the battery compartment clean and installed a fresh set of batteries, but it never turned on again. If they honor the one-year warranty maybe I'll go back and add a couple stars :-)
Sadly, I do not think the microphone I received works. If I could get a new one that works that would be great I would be more than willing to mail back the defective product.
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.
I purchased this or rather say got it FREE with Nikon d40 promotion and I was really upset with the picture quality I was getting from Nikon d40 with this filter on, one day I decided to remove this filter and try..O man what a difference...this filter add lot of whiteness in photos and you can easily see reflections...dont waste money and buy Hoya...I am going to do the same
After doing some research I was led to believe that I would be best off buying these made in Japan JVC cdr's for high quality & lack of defective discs. I take my music collection seriously & simply want a very good quality cdr to burn music on to. First time out using these Taiyo Yuden cdr's 1 of 4 newly burned discs would not play on my CD player. What gives? This is the precise reason I paid up for better quality discs, very frustrating. I've had a better experience using TDK's & Maxell's over the years.
I chose this camera because of my prior Olympus experience, which was great, and because of the optical zoom, and viewfinder. The first time I loaded the batteries into the camera I was concerned because the camera was made of flimsy plastic. With in 3 weeks the camera body had ready cracked. The second disappointment was the picture quality, not sharp. And forget about taking pictures of the kids playing soccer indoors, the camera couldn't do it. The camera has been returned.
I got this to put on a Tokina 12-24mm f4, and I'm sorry to say it fails fairly miserably on that particular lens -- perhaps it performs better on other makes and models. When rotated for most saturation in skies etc, 'flat' tones become uneven and blotchy and there is huge vignetting when zooming anywhere around 18 to 24mm -- even stopped down to f22. My guess if that the vignetting wouldn't happen on a telephoto lens (with a narrower angle of view); however, my other guess is that the uneven and blotchy tones would still happen. Grrr. Lesson learned. There's no point AT ALL having a high quality (-ish in the case of the Tokina) lens if you're then going to hobble it with a less than top-notch filter, and this really is a less than top-notch filter.
I bought this camera Sunday, and return it Tuesday. If you get lucky, you get 1 good picture out of 10. You get good picture, if you are 4-5 yard away from the object, and zoom in. Is the object in front of you, like flowers, what ever you try, the picture aren't clear. Night shots take 5 or more seconds, in this time you have to hold the camera still. Picture from my cat, with night shot, the eyes looks pretty scary.My 6 years old camera "Agfa ePhoto", takes better pictures, as the Samsung Digimax S500.
My mother (age 94) has had a Presto for about 3 or 4 years. She enjoys getting the mail.BUT --*The printer did not last long. We had to replace it after two years. The hinges that support the cover are flimsy and one broke, which then interfered with the machine knowing if the cover were open or closed. We lived with it like that for a few months but eventually it died and we replaced it for her.*The ink cartridges are a MAJOR expense. My mother is not happy having to shell out $40 or so every 4-8 weeks for ink. (This little device is a very, very clever product to make money for HP!) Because it uses a multi-color cartridge, the machine says you have "Low ink" when any of the colors runs out, even if you have plenty of the other colors. Tremendous waste of money.*Some email attachments cannot be printed.*Machine seems to jam more often than most printers. Not sure why.Having said that, i have not yet found a better solution.
I have the latest version, version 2. I've had to wait through two revisions of the firmware, about 6 months, to get even decent performance.The settings pages are still difficult to understand, even after revisions, and I have 20 years of consumer computer experience. If you have a Macintosh, spend a little extra, and get the Apple Airport base, the software is a million times better than the cobbled together Linksys stuff.LINKSYS SUPPORT is [bad], and Linksys Mac support is non-existent. I tried it via the Windoze PC end, and it wasn't much better. I suspect the people that give this a good rating are used to dealing with clunky software. Expect multiple hard resets, and don't expect to get the WEP 128 encryption to work easily unless you already know how to set it up.Also the range: I barely get 60 feet indoors, even with the cool-looking dual antennas, on the same floor of a NYC apartment. I have checked, and there are no competing 802.11b gadgets in the vicinity.
This was an awesome TV while it lasted. Unfortunately, the awesomeness was less was 2 years. Now the Panel Control Board is out which will be $500 to fix. Obviously, it makes more sense to buy a new set. Our old school Mitsubishi has held up 100 percent better. 12 years in service and only two repairs totaling less than $800. 2 years, pathetic Panasonic!
I used this motherboard to build a barebones, dual-core system. Everything works fine, until I wanted to add a video card. This board does NOT have a PCI-e slot (x16). It only has a short, stubby PCIe1 connector. I found almost zero video cards that use this style slot.
I'm having the same trouble as everyone here. It's a piece of junk, don't waste your money on it. I have already gone through 2 of these.
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!
This humidifier is loud, the white noise could be soothing to some, but annoying for other people. The reason I am rating this with a 2 because it leaked a HUGE puddle of water the second night I used it. I returned this humidifier and went with theFuijitronic FB-602 Ultrasonic Humidifier with Built-in Ionizer and haven't had a single problem. Our toddler also loves the little bear design.
I just read all the reviews and Im shaking in my boots. From what I can tell, the good reviews must come from employees that work at the company. There are alot of negatives and not many positives. I have not recieved mine yet so Im - like really paranoid. I ran into this same sort of a problem with another vendor and nothing got resolved. No return and defective merchandise. Amazon should discontiue rep these typoe of accounts.
To it's credit, this unit does sound good, once you are able to put it together, keep it together, and manage to place it on a stable enough surface to somehow keep it from toppling to the floor due to it's awkward, top heavy design.The battery compartment is a lost cause. Neither the manual nor anything on the case explains which direction the batteries must be placed; in fact, the picture in the manual seems to illustrate what is in fact the wrong way. No matter: By the time you figure out how to screw the battery cap back on, it will be mangled enough not to work or be permanently residing behind the sofa anyway.The flip-flop design of the CD player / satellite radio seems cool at first, until you want to switch between the two from afar. Or lose the radio antenna and a prized CD during the flip - or the 'flop'. Honestly, I've seen better laid out button functions on a cheap watch, but at least the batteries work on those. Although it does play Mp3 CD's, the eight digit across screen is so dim and tiny as to be virtually worthless to garnish information from.The satellite antenna has a place to be stuck on the back, but yet again, once you figure out how it's supposed to go on, if you even look at it funny, it will simply pop itself off. Visually, the unit resembles a star-wars experiment gone horribly awry or a gaudy Edsel front end, take your pick. As bad as it looks though, functionally, it is simply a mess.If you buy one, put it together somehow and place it on a perfectly flat, rock solid surface and power it by house AC only. Don't plan on carrying it around by it's goofy pail handle, and try to never touch it again once it's in place. That way, the thing might stay together long enough to hear the great sound.
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.
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.
The good: Nice, compact elctronics, including a cassette player (becoming a rarity)The bad: Speakers, but you can hook up your own
The interesting thing about a lot of electronic products is that they usually become LESS expensive as time goes by. I don't know exactly when digital cameras were introduced, but the first time I remember hearing about them was about ten years ago, when they cost about $200 or $300. Some of them still do, but nowadays you can get a really good one for sixty or seventy bucks. Well, that's not the case with the Polaroid ION Digital VGA Camera.To be honest, I can't believe that Polaroid would even manufacture a product of such cheap quality as this. First off, the camera doesn't have a screen where you can see the picture you just snapped (or previous pictures), so you have to wait until you hook it up to your computer to see if the pics turned out. And after you do that, you'll discover that the lens isn't focused right because the pictures are taken about five inches higher than your subject. And the pictures themselves are usually blurry; the only time you can even get a clear picture is outdoors during daytime hours.The only real advantage with this camera is that batteries are included, but I learned that even though I kept the camera turned off while it wasn't in use, the batteries died less than two weeks after they were installed (and they were brand new batteries). People, I'm all about deals, but don't make the same mistake that I made; even standard disposable cameras have better quality than this. Save up 150 bucks and buy a REAL digital camera.Anthony Rupert
I have had nothing but heartache with my Aiwa system. I thought I would replace my old 1990 Sony system. It works great, but I wanted something new. AIWA was the worst electronic choice I ever made. The disc changer sticks all the time. Last time I tried to use it, it did not even work. The latest problem is with the tape deck. A tape got stuck in it. I finally got it out and now the door on the tape deck does not close. I am trading it in for a Sony or Magnavox.
Software sucks. Many frustrating hours trying to get this thing to work. Sometimes it works but only after rebooting my system several times. I literally threw it in the trash!
I still couldn't believe that a brand new S500 only has a 30 mins of life span. I just received my brand new S500 this weekend. After taking 35 photos in 30 mins of its first use, it stopped functioning, shut itself down, with lense sticking out,lense cover wide-open. On the left lower corner of the LCD screen it showed E18. I contacted Canon CSR, he told me that it's called E18 error, meaning the lense won't retract, so it shut itself down to protect from further damage,and it has to go back to service center to repair. I post my experience on dpreview.com forum, and in one day there was a response from another s500 owner, saying that his first s500 suffered from E18 error after 2 months of use, then he bought another for his trip, then after 7 months it died from the same problem. After intensive search in the internet, I notice that I was not alone. E18 error results from the unreasonable mechanical design of the camera, the lack of lubrication of the metal motor and plastic lense track. After some use, the plastic wears out and the lense fails to retract. What I couldn't believe was that my s500 died from this problem in 30 mins, unbelievalbe. Avoid S500/410 by all means!During my research for E18 error problem, this page pops up, if you're interested:http://www.bitnet.cx/canon.html
These speakers are incredibly good at receiving interference. If you like hearing fuzzy local radio stations mixed over your signal, this is for you.
I ordered a SD card, after 10 days, their shipped me a chainsaw. They ask me heip them reshipped the chainswa to another their customas, I did this for them. They said they will ship the SD card to me ASAP, and will give me a 16GB USB as a gift.35 days passed, I received nothing,nor my SD card. I email to them many times,no answer.
I shouldn't complain. I got this item for free due to a really special discount. I got it one year ago, and it has some very weird setup that stops me from watching movies online. It is fine; I don't need to watch it every day. Exactly one year later, it starts to break down. Now I need to restart the router every 30 minutes.This product comes with a customer service e-mail. However,when I tried to contact them ,all I received are two auto-reply e-mail and customer service questionaire. In their auto-replies, they keep telling me a tech person will contact me shortly, which is 1 month ago.The deal may be nice, but don't waste time I that. That's my advise.
I agree, it locks up on DVDs and CDs and I only use store purchased/rented ones. The tray movement is loud, inconsistent, and slow. I have owned it for almost one year and I have become very frustrated with the quirks. I would not recommend this model at any price.
The binoculars arrived out of alignment (you see double). Adorama Camera said no problem to return. Appears return shipping is at my cost. We'll see if reimbursement is prompt and covers outbound shipping.
This camera was just horrible..at first it was awesome then it just headed down hill.. The cover scrached my film. horrible.
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.
I wanted a slim stylus for my tablet and saw this and thought, "YAY, I HAVE WHAT I WANTED!". Unfortunately, after less than an hour of use the top of the pen came off and the pen holder hook thing fell out and was very dissatisfied.
The case closes fine without the camera in it, but when you put the camera in it will NOT close and the flap just stays open. Even if it did close the hole for the strap is way too small and i'm not going to waste my energy stuffing the plastic parts through this hole every time i want to put my camera away and get it out. I'm returning mine because it's of no use to me.
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.
I have a 3G iPod (15gb) that wouldn't stay charged long enough to update via USB, and 3G iPods won't charge from USB using a standard iPod USB cable. The item description for this product led me to believe that it would charge my iPod while updating, and it simply didn't do that. I even left the iPod sitting in the cradle over night, and the battery is completely dead. I know that the iPod will charge because my car charger works fine.Another note: The different cradle adapters didn't seem to fit the iPod very well at all. Basically the dock connector on the dock is slanted back, but the adapters appear to be made so that the iPod would stand straight up. Not a very good design.
Please save your money and time and your energy, do not buy it if you're looking for an easy to navigate mp3 player! You won't know how to make this thing work! The manual is useless all of its sentences are not 'English', it's some type of mechanical translation from chinese I think so it doesn't make sense at all! I thought I'd return it, then I tried harder (till 4 am!) to figure out how it works. I've been using it moderately for 3 days now, it seems fine but difficult to navigate and battery life is rather low. If the video feature is not that important to you don't bother buying it because it's THE main addition compared to the other players (apple ipod nano).
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.
I received this device (Centon 2GB MP3 Player with FM Tuner and Voice Recording) from TigerDirect one week ago. Unlike the other reviewer, I do not have any problems with "drag-and-drop" file transfer under Windows XP. However, I am still very unhappy with this device for the following reasons:1. Slow data transfer speed:The product specification page at TigerDirect clearly stated (twice) that this device has an USB 2.0 interface. But it is actually USB 1.1, because the data rate I benchmarked is under 0.5M Bytes per second. On the package (see my Customer Image above) it says "USB 2.0 Compatible", which is just a deceptive way of saying that it is NOT an USB 2.0 interface.2. Poor User Manual:Badly-written English does not bother me. But this manual is so full of incorrect information, it can only be referring to a different firmware version. I have to figure out a lot of commands (such as how to delete a file) through trial-and-error.3. Brain-Dead User Interface:- You can store 500+ MP3 songs in 1.9GB of storage, but only the first 360 songs can be played. (The firmware was probably written back when 512MB was the limit)- There's no easy way to navigate over folders. You just have to start from song#1 and fast forward/reverse to #360, one file at a time.- Each time you delete a file, you are thrown back to song#360 (or whatever is the last song) and have to navigate your way back, one file at a time.- Command feedbacks are extremely slow. For example, if you press "forward" during playback, the display will simply freeze up for 10 seconds before starting to play the next song.Power consumption during playback is around 130mW, or 110mA at 1.2V battery voltage. So you can expect 7-8 hours of playtime from one 900mAh rechargeable battery. (This is just for your info)After fighting with this device for a week (not to mention fighting with TigerDirect's so-call Help Desk) I finally have to return it for a refund. I'll give the Creative Muvo V100 2GB MP3 Player a try next.[Update on Jan 9, 2007]:I received the MuVo V100 and guess what? The USB data transfer rate is just as slow! Oh well. At least the user interface of MuVo is implemented correctly.Interesting observation: the user manual for this Centon MP3 player seems to be written based on functionalities of the MuVo... except that Centon did not actually implement some of those functions.
Ordering this TV from Amazon is a risky venture. The Toshiba model has a spotty reliability history. Amazon will not accept returns or assist in resolving problems. Toshiba is uncooperative in fixing any defects.My experience: I purchased this TV from Amazon thinking I had gotten a good deal on a good TV. After turning the set on, the picture became erratic before completely failing soon after. The next day I contacted Amazon and was told there was nothing they could do and I needed to contact Toshiba.Toshiba was slightly more helpful. They had a factory authorized service center pick up the TV. The TV has now been gone for six weeks and I still know nothing about its status. My calls to the repair shop go unanswered. My calls to Toshiba are equally unhelpful. Toshiba verifies that the repair shop is a factory authorized outlet and that they pay them for their work, yet Toshiba says they also cannot contact the shop.No one is able to tell me when or if I can expect the return of my set. It could be days, weeks, or months, or even longer. If the set still doesn't work correctly, I get to go through this experience again. This is standard acceptable customer service for both Amazon and Toshiba.If you are considering purchasing a TV from Amazon, you would be wise to ask yourself a very important question- "do I feel lucky?"
I was so excited to have my new case for my new laptop. The day after receiving it I was putting everything in it and went to close it and the zipper caught. I try to unsnag it and it broke off. Hence I will be returning it. Lame
I'm a tech kind of guy and was very dissapointed with the output quality of this card. In doing a lot of research, I've come to the conclusion that this is to be expected from the technology at this point. I'm going to wait a few months and see what the new trend and possibilities are. Anyway, I returned it.
I bought this camera because of the Canon brand name. But I was totally disappointed.The camera has good image, but some unforgivable problems:- You need to install tons of software components just for tranfering the pictures from the camera to the PC.- The ZoomBrowser EX software does whatever it wants, except what I want to do. Opens picture folders that I don't want. And keeps spreading the pictures all over my HD.- I need to unplug my other 3 USB devices everytime I want to transfer pictures from the camera to my PC. Because it won't work if other devices are connected. This is even stated in the camera's manual.(...)
4/5/08 ORDER IS STILL NOT RECIVED ??? BUT I HAVE RECIVED THE CHARGE , ON MY CREAT CARD ???? RALPH FIREBAUGH ...
LaCie replaced the HD and the chipset after only a month. When the HD was off warranty, the circuit board failed. I also own a 120GB and two 500GB drives in this series. The FW400 port fell off the 120GB circuit board. The 500GB enclosure had a catstrophic failure one wek after it was off warranty. I expect the second 500GB to fail also.
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.
I purchased these as a possible replacement for what I believed to be blown kicker c12's, well they were fine. Purchased a box for these from Atrend. Installed them today and within minutes one of the woofers gave up. A short while later the other woofer decided to follow suit. I have been around car audio for a number of years (92) and I have always steered clear of budget items due to the adage "you get what you pay for". I wish I would have applied that philosophy to this purchase. I believe that Lanzar as a brand had it's heyday. And that time is but a distant, fond memory. I will be going back to my first brand of choice which is kicker, because after all if it isn't broke...don't fix 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 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 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.
In the description it says that this is compatible with ipod nano. However , it is not!!!
I'm building a system from scratch, and I'm on a budget. I got these speakers because I just need something simple for sound. I tried them out on a system that I have already. With these plugged in and the computer on, even if the computer is not in use, they randomly make a loud static sound (sounds just like someone is messing with the speaker plug where it goes into the computer). I checked all connections, disconnected and reconnected several times, to no avail. I also noticed that they sometimes caused distortion on my computer monitor - the monitor worked flawlessly both before having these speakers, and after getting rid of them. I would recommend not having ANY speakers before I recommend buying these.
Do not buy this device if you use a professional OS. When installed on my system, I experienced driver stack failures and constant "Installs" on bootup. I worked for two weeks attempting to get the drivers and device to work properly on my computer (running Windows 2000 Professional). Linsys Tech support was fairly useless, and transferred me to no less than 12 support analysts. Finally I was able to work with an analyst that informed me that they "only test the device with an Administrator account", and I have to use the device with an Administrator account. Unfortunately, no one who wants to keep their system secure uses an Administrator account for day to day work (only to install software, etc). The ineffective and lazy tech service, coupled with an unrealistic device design approach (i.e. you must be an administrator to use device) has left me with a poor impression of the Linksys company.Further research has uncovered that in general USB devices "reload" on login, but for network devices (like the bluetooth), this requires an Admin account to re-access the network stacks. Any advice from someone who has overcome this limitation would be greatly appreciated (kcarver@houston.rr.com)
This unassembled unit was missing one of the leg support nuts in the bottom piece. I called Atlantic and they promised to sendme a replacement piece. That was over a week ago, and I am still waiting. I am frustrated because this missing piece is holding up the completion of a room redesign project and I must pay expenses while waiting.Could you please give them a call to remind Atlantic that time is money? I had expected to buy additional units from Atlantic but now I must reconsider. There are many other suppliers for units of this type.
I bought it at Amazon. The reviews were very mixed. It worked fine for me, with none of the problems other buyers seeemed to have. A cousin of mine took back 2 of them, and I felt superior, but mine also just bit the dust. It can't be addressed. I replaced it with a Netgear NT314, which seemed much easier to set up. It lasted a week and is going to have be returned tomorrow. Oh well.
I purchased this unit in December, 2002. I really enjoyed it for the first two months and then it would no longer read DVD's. It would read a CD or an MP3-CD only. It's currently at an authorized service center. They believe it is an allignment or decoding problem. Thankfully, it's under warranty. Buy with caution.
Spacebar sticky, mouse disconnects if touched slightly. Like the keyboard style but the am getting fed up both it and the mouse. Someone mentioned site that give help for these problems so will check it out, on another computer, and see what happens.
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!
Received film not as described, it had been removed from manifactor packaging along with expiration date. Received outdated opned single cans of film.
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.
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 hooked up the Linksys Wireless Signal Booster as described. It definately was very easy to set up. However, once everything was connected, my signal decreased. I used to be able to use my laptop downstairs in my house (my wireless router is upstairs) with a marginal signal. With the booster attached, I was unable to connect to the network. The booster accomplished the exact opposite of what I was trying to accomplish. Maybe I had a defective product. I ended up returing the WSB24 to get my money back.
I purchased this camera for my daughter for Christmas. It was small,compact, and fairly inexpesive, perfect for a preteen. First, it took forever to charge (the instructions indicate that it takes four hours). After waiting for hours, my daughter attempted to take pictures, but the camera would not work. The manual shows several different symbols that you should see in the LCD display, but none of these symbols appeared on this camera. I am returning the camera immediately and I would not advise anyone to purchase one.
I primarily purchased the product for recording lectures and it did not work well. The Mp3 recorder records the lecture, afterwards, recording is really bad. Sometimes it doesn't record at all or it erases the file or there is an error. In addition, the volume/sound quality is bad. Not loud enough. In the end, you need the software to transfer files, takes forever to figure out what to do. My brothers bought Mp3 player called Matchspeed (red color), good price and it worked great. Best player we ever had, 3 times louder then scan disk and the best thing, no software needed to transfer files. Just drag he items into the folder, thats all to it. And it records great. I hope this advice will help saving everybody's time.
Before signing and accepting delivery of any Toshiba DLP, be sure to check the screen to make sure that the coating on the inside of the screen is uniform. On mine, there was a circle about 10" in diameter that you can see in certain lighting and even when the TV is off! It will appear lighter than the surrounding areas at times and can be annoying. I called Toshiba and had a service man come out and even though he acknowledged that this is common, Toshiba will not replace the screen. I would have given them a negative 10 if it were possible just because of their attitude. So, look at the screen VERY carefully before accepting or purchasing. If you see this problem, refuse to accept it. Or else just buy a Samsung or Mitsubishi DLP to avoid the problem I have.
Item was defective, right side does not focus, original box and everything looks fine but right side does not work, even looking only thru the well working side (left) it has a very poor quality image, using the zoom in full (30x) image loos like when viewing thru the bottom of a glass bottle.This binoculars are a good option to waste your money.The wrost binoculars I have ever try.
Although I never have a problem getting an internet connection when connecting my computers directly to my cable modem, this so called router still can't talk to my modem - and this is after a week of trying! Linksys tech support has so far had me perform all sorts of tests, and first told me the router has a bad WAN port and to exchange it.So I did (both Linksys and Amazon refused to overnight me a replacement). Yep, I replaced it, but still the SAME PROBLEM.Now they tell me that on this one the firmware needs updating, they'll email me something that'll allow me to do it.They never emailed it.I call them again about it, and they want me instead to BORROW SOMEONE'S HUB(!)to do some more tests. Yeah, that's not a hassle.If you take your chances with this [router], pray that you don't have this same nightmare.
I bought this item for its VPN function, but it doen't work. If you are expecting a VPN router, buy something else especially the router being supported by DD-WRT. I returned it and ordered a ASUS RT-N16. Hope I didn't waste my time again.
Well, based on the almost 3000 Amazon reviews, I went out on a limb and spent the few bucks to get this card. Unfortunately, I wasn't one of the lucky ones without issues. The card seemed to work ok at first, but after a couple of uses in my camera, it suddenly stopped being read. The camera showed an error that the card couldn't be used, so I pulled it out and put it directly into my PC's card reader only to see another error message that the card was invalid and needed formatting. I eventually got my vacation pics off of it, but I don't think I'm taking any more chances on this card again. Luckily, it was cheap enough to just toss. I won't bother returning it, because I now do not trust this brand and don't want another clunker. I'll go for ones I have had success with before - SanDisk or Kingston. Good luck, but buyer beware. You get what you pay for.
I can't believe this thing breaks as easily as it does! I just started professionally shooting events with a D1s owned by my company. This thing has broken on me 2 out of 2 times using it. The sockets that the screws go into are made out of 1mm thick plastic! I have just rigged one with superglue, but haven't tested it yet. It will probably last longer than the screws did.
Initially i was quite impressed by the quality of sound from these relatively in expensive speaker but as some one else pointed out, with in weeks i started receiving static from my LEFT speaker (why only LEFT.........I dont know) but it is terribly annoying. Now i am back to listening my music on headphone and i wonder why i bought them. I visited logitech's product support site and that was no help. I guess there is reason why they are discounting these speakers so much.Be informed about the static problem while making your decision.
I bought the S60 CoolPix and this case was offered in a combined offer. The case is alright but it is too tight for the S60. Bad Amazon!
Bought it and tried to put it on my camera and it doesn't fit. Someone said I need to buy another lense to put this onto it. Why didn't they tell me that in the first place!
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.
Antec has always been known for its quality products. This case is no exception: plenty of ventilation, rubber vibration isolators, and all that jazz.Still, Antec has managed to make mistakes.The cablesfrom the power supply unit are simply too short. The SATA power supply cables are too short, as is the 4-pin 12V. Be prepared to spend another $30 on extension cables.If not for this silly shortcoming, I would have rated the case higher.
It is not really a review of the discs but rather of the entire LightScribe technology. I am new to this technology - just purchased my first Verbatim discs capable to LightScribing. The quality - mainly contrast (with setting for high contrast) - is so low that I simply cannot understand how this so imperfect technology has survived for several years. And it takes about 30 min to label one disc.
I was very disapointed with the 2150 Adesso keyboard. It's made of a very thin plastic that pops and snaps when you rest your hands on it. There are very few screws which alows the base plate to move and seem about to fall open. This movement of the case can cause letters to be typed inadvertantly. The controls for the touch pad are difficult to use. Finally, my Apple optical mouse would not work when conected to the usb port on the keyboard. I'm sending mine back.I have used Adesso keyboards in the past with no problems but this one is a looser -- too bad.Tim
Unless you like to Jam your camara into and pry it out with a screwdriver, Dont buy this case for the Nikon L1 it will not work. Plain and simple it dont fit. Its way to tight. One case for 9 different Cameras. Yea right!!!!
I returned this product because I could barely hear it even when I adjusted the volume to the maximum (by the way, my hearing is normal). I have never tried other non-amplified computer speakers but I think you probably should just buy the amplified speakers for your computer. Also the wire of this product is VERY short. It's pretty much useless.
had this for a year, the wall charger worked when i first got it, but broke on me when i really needed it.Will nolonger charge my ipod and adaptor smells of burning plastic.
I don't expect the switch to solve the world's problems, but I do expect it to be more functional. First thing you learn, there is only one button to toggle between PCs, and that button only cycles one way (1 to 8). So if you only have 2 to 3 PCs connected, you can't cycle backwards (i.e. if you're on PC #3, you can only get to PC #1 by cycling thru 4->8->1). You'll definitely be using the HOT KEY combo to cycle up/down between PCs.The OSD (On Screen Display) is straight out of DOS graphics circa 1985. Very primitive. The only thing you ever want to use the OSD is to reset/change you password.An annoying problem I've experienced is that on some boots, the mouse is not recognized through the switch. I have checked my connections and rebooted. I have verified the mouse is OK by plugging it directly into a PC. Currently, the switch has stopped detecting the mouse device.The only good thing about this switch is that it comes with 3 combo cables. So if you have only 2 to 3 PCs to hook up, you save yourself the hassle of buying combo cables separately.Overall, I would not recommend the D-Link switch (at least not for the price they are asking). Don't believe the description about this switch. It's strictly bargain basement.
I can't believe this is a Sony! The quality of sound is at the best mediocre, which deserve such a low price. By offering products like this, Sony is damaging its brand image. Sony shouldn't be competing in this price range at all. I am so disapointed.
This cable doesn't work with my Western Digital Passport external hard drive, which is the reason I bought it. Sometimes the drive will start to spin up, and it even recognizes the file system, but it always cuts out within a minute after that, as though the cable had been unplugged. Very dissatisfied.
For a 60 mouse I would have expected it to last longer than a year. My one started playing up and had developed some clicking issues (not clicking, double clicking, etc ...). Pretty appalling considering cheaper mice I own have lasted a lot longer.In the end I didn't buy a replacement as it was too expensive.
I bought this headphone thinking "What a nice design and color." I sweat while I ride my bike in the summer, and this seemed to be perfect for me as I like to use my iPod while riding. I bought it from Amazon.com in June, 2008, and until today, I really loved the design and I was satisfied with its loud sound.Well, what happened today? I tried to put it on to watch a movie on my laptop just now. But when I tried to put them on as usual, it felt like something sharp was either on the left side of the headphone or on my left ear. I tried to put on the headphone in several different angles, and I even tried to put it on with my glasses off, but I still felt something sharp thing poking on my ear. Then I examined the headphone (while connected to the Apple laptop) and realized that something had gone wrong on the left side. The electricity was so strong on the left side (that's where the wire to the sound source is located) and I realized that I was getting electricuted when I was trying to put on this headphone. I was so scared. And I was upset that a company like Sennheiser would make such a subpar product. After I bought the headphone in the U.S., I came back home to Japan, so I probably cannot even get a service for this product, let alone get a refund.I think this is a horrible product, and I felt I am obligated to let others know about it. Contrary to its looks, this headphone must have some design flaws. I really have not done anything harsh to it at all. I used it very very carefully. The headphone line was long enough that I never had any need to pull it with any kind of force. I never dropped it or stepped on it. I just connected and unconnected it to my iPod or to my laptop. That is all.I can't believe that I have to worry about getting eletricuted while using a headphone. Thank God it didn't impair me in anyway. I am upset that such a stupid thing could happen. I am over 40 years old, and this is the first time ever in my life that I am upset over a pair of headphones.I will NEVER buy Sennheiser products again. (By the way this is the 2nd Sennheiser headphone I bought)
At the beginning I thougt it was good, but in time I found outthat the RF communications did not work well. Very often the mouse did not obey a click and other times two click open two folders or windows. Finally I got tired of the problems and I came back to the normal mouse with cord.It was not the problemof fixing the time of the click's mouse. It simple do not work well. My recomendation to the company is to improve the RF communications.
I purchased this item and it was working well, until it started to act up not even a year later. It would make certain items flick on and off and eventually the whole thing quit on me.
I have a temendous ammount of trouble switching functions on my home theater. I have reprogramed the remote several times. I alos bought a range extender thinking that may be the problem it was not. The remote is of very poor quality. The touch screen is hit and miss and the lay out on the touch screen is not good. I is dificulut to navigate. I have purchase Logitech products in the past this is the worst one I have owned. Very disapointing.
I have purchase this card for Nikon D3100 DSLR camera. But when I inserted this card in the camera, was not compatible with the camera. So I return this product back to Amazon.
This battery 2mm longer and 2mm wider then original, doesn't fit slot in the telephone.
I've always had bad luck with HP "All In Ones". Each time I think, "surely they must be better now" but I am wrong. I am going with a different brand next time.This unit can't even send faxes well without locking up or crashing a high frequency of the time. The software is bloated and slow. Sometimes it can't properly feed a small stack of documents to print or fax.
I don't get all the great reviews. When I first got these I intended to return them but never got around to it. They just broke after 6 months and I only used them in the gym 4 days a week for an hour or so. They aren't terrible but sound tinny. I only paid $10 for them so I didn't expect greatness but I can't say that these sound better than the stock ipod buds.
I will never buy another Epson printer as long as I live. The printer has a mind of it's own and tells you when it's "out of ink" even when the ink cartridge is half-full and won't let you print anything else until you replace it... and the ink cartridges are EXPENSIVE!If that weren't bad enough, our printer flat out STOPPED WORKING after 18 months of use!!! It STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A PRINT JOB and gave an error message telling us that the parts in the printer were at the end of their service life, even though the pages from the first half of the print job looked fine. It will not print anything else until we replace the dumb parts. IF YOU BUY THIS PRINTER, YOU WILL SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ANF NOT GET VERY MUCH USE OUT OF IT!SOOOOO NOT WORTH IT!!!I honestly would not accept another Epson printer if they PAID me to!
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...
There is not much else to say, but I hate it! The software that comes with it is a nightmare! I have a brand new computer, that can not recoginize the device. I have found that many other customers have the same problem and there seems to be no real rhyme or reason. I can run it on other computers with the exact versions of software but not the one I want to. The software is very un user friendly. This has been the most frustrating electronic equipment I have ever owned.
This worked flawlessly for one year and then gave up the ghost. It started running through fresh batteries at the rate of a set every 3-4 days and then it went into the garbage. In contrast I have a similar Orbit timer bought at the same time as this unit that is still running on the same set of batteries from last summer. I have to give it two stars for working for a year and being easy to set up and use.
I bought these to go with a new .mp3 player (when they were full price no less) and they did not last a day. The clips are uncomfortable over time, they hold in an odd position, and the speaker is at an odd angle, where they point forward of you, rather then in towards your head. I could not wear them for a shift at work, and so they sit on my desk while I use the free earbuds that came with the player.I write this review, as I search for some new headphones to buy.
When it works, this product does what it's designed to do. However, the rubber pieces that elevate the laptop can easily pop out and be lost, and after a few months of use the power connector for the fans becomes loose and unreliable.
Alerts should be put on this product. You can't purchase film for this camera, its been discontinues! Buyer beware!There is film out there but it's all outdated, and the film you can purchase is marked up 500% from what it was, price was $11.oo per pack now it's $57.00 per pack if you can find it and it is expired. The last date that Polaroid manufactured this film was in 2009.Do not buy this product from anyone! Good advise from lessons learned at my expense.
DGS-1008D, P/N:BGS1008DA.C3, H/W Ver.:C3. This gigabit switch repeatedly drops all connection. This happened to two of the D-Link DGS-1008D switches that we've purchased, so may indicate a manufacturing problem. Resolved problem by replacing AC/DC power supply units with non-Linksys brand.
I decided to make my order because the recents reviews said that the cartridges were HP Brand, and because of the Target name, and the picture of the HP Brand box in the advertisement, and repeated references in the description that this was a "high-quality Hewlett-Packard C3903A toner cartridge". But when the cartridges arrived (yes, like a fool I bought two), they are literally a NO NAME BRAND - there is no name of any company, any website, any address or phone number anywhere on the box! I don't dare put these things in my printer - I have not even opened the black bags. I am going to return them and demand a refund. THESE ARE NOT "Original HP LaserJet 03A Black Print Cartridge in Retail Packaging" - a complete FRAUD.The order came, not from Target, but from "Power Imaging Supply" in El Monte, California, a toner cartridge recycler. Here's their annoying web site with text you can't copy & paste, unless you "view source":[...]If these are HP Toner cartridges they have refilled, they are still committing a fraud by not saying so in the Amazon product description. Any why be so shy about not putting their name on the box? I hope I get my refund. Meanwhile, for laser printer cartridges, I'm buying from local businesses from now on, if I can't trust Amazon to protect me from FRAUD.
I recently received a refurbished View as a birthday gift, charged it up, set it down a couple of days. When I picked it up I found it was dead. I charged it again, called Sansa about the issue and they agreed it was a bad battery after diagnosing the problem. They also told me the battery is not replaceable and after warranty you throw these units away. Now I need to deal with Buy.com to see if they will give me my money back or replace the unit hopefully with a e200 series. The e200 series has inexpensive replaceable batteries.
We are on our second camera. Both cameras were faulty causing movies to be trapped inside and lost FOREVER. The customer service is SLOW and ineffective. It takes days to get a call returned and the problem still doen't get fixed. We would not reccommend going with this brand; not sure if the company is just too small or just don't care. Either way, the customer loses. We will be going with a nationally known company for qaulity equipment and better customer service from now on.
YOU LOST THE FIRST ONE I TRIED TO BUY MIND YOU IT WAS THE LAST ONE SO I HAD TO BUY THE DOWNGRADE PUT IT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME AND GUESS WHAT IT WASNT EVEN IN FOR 24 HOURS AND IT STOPPED WORKING LOOKED IN MY TRUNK AND IT WAS SMOKING IN MY BOX.
This product was unable to connect to the internet using a standard modem. I called my Optimum technical support team and they too were unable to get the router to connect to the internet. More or less I wasted my money.
i bought one of this cameras for its night specs.I have to say that this camera is no good at all for night vision.Read more review's and belive them when it comes to night view.DO NOT BUY IT IF YOU ARE IN NEED FOR NIGHT WATCH.Try Q-see 48030.It is the best for day and night.Good luck.
And BAD is how I would describe this unit! I have a brand new Toshiba SD-3980SU. Although a few yrs old, it's been sitting in the box, never used. I hooked it up today and not matter what DVD or CD disk I put in, after 'loading' it displays 'BAD' on the player and 'Incorrect Disk' on the TV. Have no clue what is wrong, but given it is a couple yrs old, certainly there's no warranty. I'd give this 0 stars. Going to go out tomorrow & buy a Sony.Toshiba SD-3980 Progressive-Scan DVD Player
I bought this for work and I'm extremely disappointed. I thought that with a 4 star rating I was good to go.. WRONG!I should have read the reviews carefully. Getting the memory stick in and out is an act of God! I can physically do it, but I'm worried that I'm wrecking the reader. I've done it 5-6 times so far and my fingers hurt from pressing down on the card. I have fairly strong fingers, but for the ladies in the office it's going to be basically unusable without tweezers or pliers. Run from this product. We have other card readers (two at home, two at work) that are all identical. They are made my Lexar and they work much better than this one. I should have bought another one of those! All I can hope is that this one wears in and we don't wreck our new 2MB memory card in the process. DON'T BUY THIS! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!***UPDATE*** After taking the card out and putting it back in about 50 times and it's loosened up considerably. If I would have received the reader like this I probably wouldn't have given it a bad review. However, I had to "manhandle" the thing to get the card in and out the first dozen times. I intentionally bent the reader because another review said it helped loosen the card. Did I damage anything, I'm not sure, it's working for now. I still recommend buying a different reader!
I opened my card reader tonight and plugged it in for the first time. When I put my card in the slot, nothing happened. I pulled the reader out and looked all over for maybe an on/off switch, but nothing. Then I heard something rattling around, kind of like a coin was inside of it. I looked in the slot but did not see anything. I guess there is something broken inside the reader.Well, here's the good news and the very reason I am not upset about this whole thing. Sure, I'd really love to have my card reader before going on my vacation this week, but that's what Wal-mart is for. I logged into my Amazon account and looked around for how to return something. It was amazing how easy it is! All I have to do is print out my return label and send it off! In a couple of days, I will have a refund on my card. I love Amazon!So, yes, I gave this product a single star rating. I'm not sure how it works because I never got to use it. Oh well, that's life!
I borrowed my friend's Panasonic FZ8 this past weekend to photograph my son's birthday party. I took about 150 photos total. I took all photos on Manual mode. Finding a photo that is sharp is a actually challenge! I ended up deleting 90% of the photos after uploading them to the computer. So, if you take lots of photos indoors where a flash is usually needed, keep on shopping. After taking dozens of photos indoors, I went outside to test the camera under bright sunlight. Horrible. photos were overexposed. I wouldn't want a free FZ8, let alone buy one.
While my older 52mm filters would screw into the front of my new Canon XS30IS, I found that the 52mm Tiffen would not. I was unsure if the threads were different, or incorrect. Looking on the Amazon site I found another seller offering a 58mm filter/holder and cap kit for the same camera. I'm unsure if this is a better option or if I just need a different 52mm filter. I also wonder if a UV filter is really needed, or I should use just a clear filter on a digital camera?
Just bought this product after running out of (what I thought was) the same item. The manufacturer and all other specs looked the same. There was one difference - out of 50 from the old pkg, I had zero failures. So far, 3 out of 10 I have used from this new pkg have failed. Memorex has SERIOUS Quality Control issue here. They have either stopped checking or simply don't care about quality. This is my last purchase of Memorex CDs. Will be looking for CDs with more favorable reviews than I see here. Oh yeah, one more thing...the smell...whew!...a cross between burnt rubber and burnt oil...every time I open the plastic cover a very strong, not at all pleasant odor assaults your nose.
I ordered these earphones to listen to music and video on my Archos 7. As I was travelling at the time, I ordered them to be delivered to a colleague's house so I would pick them up on my travels. In the interim, I picked up a set of isolator earphones from Brookstone at the airport (about $39) just to tide me over until I could finally use my new Etymotic Research earphones.I was impressed by the Brookstone phones. Good bass response, fair isolation, lacking real clarity in the highs, but what the heck, I only paid $40 and was quietly pleased that I could enjoy them while anticipating how much better still my Etymotics would be.What a disappointment.I chose the Etymotic Reasearch earphones on the basis of many reviews on Amazon. I considered the Shure phones, the Klipsch phones, and others. I eventually settled for the ER ones based on comments regarding the clarity of the upper-mids and highs. And they certainly have that. Very clear and accurate upper-mids and highs.Unfortunately, that's all they have. Not much mid-range and no bass at all.I tried all the isolators/pads in the box. The isolation was pretty good, so I don't believe that is the issue. The bass is just not there.I feel the money spent was wasted. Perhaps the lower-impedance 4P's would have been better, but I'm not going to experiment with any more money spent on Etymotic.
DID NOT WORK, because two of the four wires were severed inside the device. Thanks a bunch for this piece of crap. Sold by: Bazingaroo
We changed the filter after the 1st month because it turned mildewy and was spewing a musty smell into the air. We had the same problem only a few weeks later with the new filter. This is a pain in the butt to deal with and I'm going to Sears to look for a more expensive - better one.
i am an avid amateur photographer for 20+ years. i used this purchase as a test of "economical" filters. i have B&W on all of my other lenses, but for 7.99 i decided to jump in the boat with all those who say the filter is for mainly protection and does little to help your pics. i used this on the new s 17-50 tamron, which i like for what it does. i now have B&W on this lens, and in my opinion it lifts a veil. even if not, the pleasure of screwing that german filter (so well machined) onto your lens, and realizing that you will probably NEVER have to clean that lens is very reassuring, and worth the price. i have returned the tiffen to Amazon, my fav online. associated equipment: 30d, 2.8 70-200 IS (phenomenal), 24-105 IS, 1.4 50, 1.8 85, 580II. all of this equipment seems to work well, but the L lenses are magical, and the others serve their purposes nicely, but aren't as consistent in giving great fast shots.
just like the other two reviews state, i too plugged it in, it worked for about a minute maybe less and bam, dead. all i had was a mouse and a number key pad and they both worked for a few seconds and it died. i tried it again and it did the same thing. i'm returning it and getting a belkin like i should have done the first time.
I have had no hardware problems with the two 9650s I have in the office, but the software bundled with this scanner is terrible (at least on XP). (1) There's a broken online registration stage during the install, which wants you to register but then can't connect to the server; (2) possibly related to 1, the scanner is not detected when you are asked to plug the USB cable in, despite what the docs say - you just have to click finish and hope it is detected after reboot; (3) DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT to set this thing up for a limited user. Textbridge won't work. You need to be at least a power user. Even then, you have to make sure you run every piece of software in the bundle, especially ScanDirect, first, as admin, before you can do so as power user. (4) other fun problems with this software include the mysterious presence of two Visioneer TWAIN drivers in every 'select scanner' list, only one of which works, a weird problem where all scans from within Acrobat 7 came out inverted (white on black) after running the TextBridge setup utility, the TWAIN interface previewing fine, but refusing to scan, the TWAIN interface ignoring what you set as paper source (flatbed or ADF) and color/bw settings and doing whatever it wants, with no recourse. I have reinstalled this entire package once on for one of the scanners, and three times for the other.I have been doing IT support work for over 5 years, and consider myself reasonably competent. I acknowledge that most of these problems probably originate in trying to run this software as a non-administrator (although obviously I installed them as admin) but come on, this is hardly an unusual situation. Stay away from this thing.
I purchased this player (RP2520) while on vacation. I had dropped my faithfull and workhorse AVC Soulplayer DMP-01 (basically a Re-branded Rio Volt SP100 or SP90) while exercising. After five years of service, I needed an MP3 player to get me through my 20+ hour drive home. I only had MP3 CDs with me. I went to three (national chain) stores on my last day of vacation and this RCA was the only one that had easy folder navigation (all my MP3 CDs contain albums, each in their own folder) and it came with a car kit at the cheapest price anywhere. It seemed like a good value at the time.Well, you get what you pay for. The unit plays audio CDs without skipping at all, but MP3 CDs will lock and skip.... and I burn all mine to CD-Rs (not CD-RWs). The problem gets worse as you get near the end of CD. Now, any album I have that is only encoded at 160kbps or less (which is not very many) plays fine. VBR (variable bit rate) and 192/224/320kbps encoded MP3 have trouble after about 1-2 songs. It's as if the buffer gets full, and it's all downhill afterwards. I use high quality name-brand CD-Rs (Sony, Verbatim, TDK, etc). It doesn't matter which brand. MP3s all skip. Audio CDs and Audio CD-Rs all play fine. Strange and sad really.I tried returning the unit for a second player... it did the exact same thing. So back to the store both units went. I guess I'll try to find a used Soulplayer or Volt SP100/SP90/SP250 somewhere. My Soulplayer never skipped on me once (too bad they don't make 'em anymore). I've heard good things about iRiver players too, maybe I'll have to look into those as well.
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
This item is about as cheap as you can get. I wouldn't be surprised if it only cost 50 cents to make.The fit is also not very good as it isn't molded very well to the shape of the IPAQ - again a quality issue.It was an unfortunate disappointment.
It doesn't say anywhere in the listing that I could find that this isn't USB 2. My mistake for just assuming it was, I guess. Still, I think they should make it obvious that it isn't 2, since that's pretty much the standard today.
Bought this a few weeks ago on the advice of a friend to replace the stock ipod earphones which frayed on me (literally).These earphones are quite overated. My main objection is that they are extremely bright --any audiophile reading this will know what I mean by this term. If you are listen to and like the sound of tube gear, this earphone is definitely not for you. I can't stand more than a few minutes of it at a time without turning the volume way down--it sounds like someone put the treble on maximum permanently. Tremendous inherent distortion. I read with amusement some of the reviews here where the reviewers laud this earphone for 'clarity'. No accounting for taste, I guess.
I was so excited when I got this camera (S230) delivered this afternoon. I charged up the battery for a couple of hours and put in the Compact Flash card. I snapped a total of three photos before this thing died on me, with an &quot;E18&quot; error message. I tried again after a short while, and it took a couple more photos. And that was it - the end. Now I can't do a thing with it. I researched this E18 message online, and apparently it's a common error with other models of Canon digital cameras (although none mentioned on this model - perhaps too new). Am I the only unlucky one? Did I get a lemon? BTW, this ruined my Thanksgiving photo-taking opportunities!
Not everything about the product was disclosed. The control remote of the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 does not work.
Loved it, the first day. Hated it ever since. Right out of the box, it worked like a champ, sounded good, used my wife's skyfi2 in it, no problems. Used the skyfi2 receiver it came with in the car the next day, again, no problems with the XM receiver, but the boombox is dead. If you turn the volume UP ALL THE WAY, you get a little pop and crackle, thats it. sounds like the internal amps are blown. It does this with CD/FM/XM. Returned it to place of purchase, I've been waitting two weeks for a replacement to come in. During that time, I'm reading reviews and understanding why its taking so long. It does appear to be a MAJOR problem that Delphi should own up to. I'm not the only one with sound problems.
My hub stopped working after a few months' use. I agree with 2 of the other reviewers - find a different company to do business with.
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.
I had originally purchased this relying on user reviews. Unfortunately, so far after several installation attempts and a call to Actiontec support (very courteous support), I am still unable to use it. It might be based upon my ASUS motherboard (2000) USB bridge system (VIA), but unknown right now and Actiontec did not understand why it was not working. I will try it on another computer and update this review. Until then, not working equals one star.
What HP doesn't tell you about this ink cartridge is that it costs almost the same as their venerable 45 cartridge, but that one holds 41ml of ink, while this one only holds 25ml. So you would appear to get 1/3 less printing (and pages) per cartridge (for roughly the same price) with a printer that uses this cartridge, as opposed to if you bought a printer that used the 45 (you have no choice if you have a printer than needs the 15 cartridge, you've got to buy it to keep using the printer). I guess they have to make their money somehow!
A printer doesn't use standard printer cable, and doesn't come with the who-knows-what non-standard USB cable. Just go get any other printer.
I purchased two of these VX922 monitors and in less than two years, both of them failed. Black screen. The first one drove me nuts because sometimes it would come on and sometimes it wouldn't. It did that for a few months before finally failing. The second monitor just stopped working one day. There is a class action lawsuit against ViewSonic for their grossly deficient quality. I recommend that no one purchase any products from ViewSonic. Just because it works out of the box doesn't mean it will work a year from now. They seem to make products that are designed to work for at least one year but just past the warrantee, they fail. Thanks!
If your looking to use this to have duel monitor use, make sure you have the right VGA card. The product is good to go if your using it to share the same screen with a projector.
I bought this item with a camera a month ago. Just after taking 20 pictures, any picture i take they tell me "card cannot be read". Now i hv no use for it and have to buy another memory card. I don't advice anyone to purchase this item.It is waste of money and a total disappointment.
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.
Very disappointed that Amazon advertises a product that states it holds 40 4"X 6" pictures, when it only accommodates 3"X5" pictures. Lost some credibility! My husband will not get the family photos in the Showbox Photo Viewer next to his hospital bed. That would have been neat but it doesn't hold the size advertised.
This item did not work. Not at all. By the time I tried it, it was too late to return.
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.
I bought one of these three months ago and it broke. I've spent almost two months trying to get a new one because of my warranty but Linksys has done nothing. Good Luck!
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.
Unit functioned and sounded great for the first 4 months. After adding 5G of files the unit stopped functioning and the PC-based repair utility failed to fix the problem. Customer support information is scarce from the 3 or 4 web sites that the RCA site will direct you too. No phone numbers are listed anywhere. My player is dead and will have to be disposed of. I will check out the vendor's web site first before purchase from now on. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM RCA OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
I ordered this and received 3 separately packaged Bower cap keepers, rather than a Sima three-pack. Shop elsewhere if you're looking for the Sima product specifically.
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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.
The original network card was removed from my machine so I purchased this one as a replacement. The software would not load properly. Oh well. toss it in the drawer with all my other computer stuff.
If you are thinking of purchasing this camera, STOP!It was too late for me to send mine back to Amazon when I found out this camera can NOT be focused to infinity manually. It focuses to 16 feet. Which means everything beyond is fuzzy. And to add insult when the Auto-focus gets confused it goes to 16 feet. (The point of manual control is to get the shot even if the auto stuff does not produce the image you want) Which means the dirt at your feet is sharp but the fall leaves on the Vermont hills you're hoping to get this fall will be blurry. I have hundreds of ruined shots with no way to ever take them again. Everything else is great about the camera but what does it matter if the metering is excellent if the shot is out of focus? You still have to throw it away...I wish I found this out in time to exchange for the SONY F-828. If you are looking for a camera with all the manual controls you need for "Prosumer" level work, get the Sony.(I called Olympus and "they're a International company and they're not going to change the firmware" for me.)
stay away. that simple. go burn a cd. i wish i did. frozen machine and lost data. thanks for nothing iomega.
When it arrived, it was rattling. My other lens filters did not rattle. I put it on and it still rattles, and the lens cap can't fit properly into the filter. I'm quite disappointed in the product and will be purchasing a different brand of filter for my lens.
The Stylus R2400 printer uses 9 ink cartridges. This product offers 8, but does not identify the missing cartridge. Wouldn't it be better if the buyer could know which cartridge he/she needs to have to complete the set?
The ipod ear-buds are garbage. They sound terrible, won't stay in your ears, and most of all hurt your ears. They look like they would do the trick. The design is good but the material are not. The are too flimsy and cannot be adjusted to work as you would think. Back to the drawing board for these things and in the garbage can for mine.
I received this as a gift from my husband for Christmas. I thought it was a wonderful gift until I started using it. It is a piece of garbage. It drains the batteries like crazy. You can't even get through an entire CD before the batteries are dead. The radio reception is terrible. I can't even get one station to come in half way decent. I've sent the unit back to the manufacturer once already. They replaced the unit and I haven't tried the new one yet. But after reading the rest of the reviews I'm not too optimistic. I have a feeling I will be returning it for a refund shortly.
I was highly HIGHLY upset when i ordered this item for my boyfriend for Christmas and when it arrived was COMPLETELY different then the picture. It had no handle, it did not roll and it was ugly.
I've had one for a few years and the dvd is gradually working less. I get a "no disk" messege when I put in a normal dvd and it take at least an hour of trying to get it to work. The tv part still works
Guy,I do not recomend to purchase this product with the ES8200v because is too big to secure the camcorder. I expected to fit exactly to ensure that the camera is not going to move inside the case. This model of case is designed more for a VHS camcorder.
After using this mp3 player for under 4 months it froze up on me and would no longer charge. What a waste of money. It's been a year since I even messed with it again and I read all the bad reviews. If you're smart, you'll pass this one up! there are other very affordable mp3 players with lots of storage that have great reviews from people who've had them for over a year. CREATIVE LABS PROUDUCTS ARE GARBAGE!!!! Never again will they be getting my money!
I don't normally write reviews but this is important because I bought this item because of the reviews I saw about it. Unfortunately I must have missed the ones that were bad.The speed is good, the price is good, and yeah its hard to break. However, for no good reason it just stopped working. The blue light went out and it stopped working.The tech support guy seemed to know that this might have been the problem as soon as I started talking to him.Buy at your own risk. Back up your data often.
1. Buttons are too small, some of which are not spaced apart very well (very convenient for somebody waking up who can accidentally hit the wrong button).2. Buttons are labeled, organized, and layed out confusingly. For example, why not have an "alarm interface" which would include all of the alarm modes and features, and maybe a "radio interface" which would include all of the radio functions/settings. You would really understand how confusing this is if you were to actually go through the process of operating this alarm clock. But really, don't do it, make the smart choice.3. Too many features/modes. I understand some people prefer all of the different features, but I wanted a simple alarm clock with a buzzer/radio, and clock. Of course all of these special modes are set as the default, so it is a pain to try and configure all of the settings to a simple mode. So for those who want a simple alarm clock, definitely DO NOT GET THIS!!4. The button handling event is flawed. For example, sometimes when I push a button, it does not handle the event (the device doesn't think that you pressed the button). So I would have to press the button again and check to see if the radio handled the button input correctly.5. It is very slow when holding the button down and waiting for the alarm clock to increment up and down.6. Radio reception is very poor. I have another radio right next to it that gets much better reception than this clock.7. LED is not very bright and hard to read from 10 feet and farther out.I have nothing against TIMEX (they make great watches). This was written to protect anyone who who does not want to waste $30.
Came fairly fast but it was broken. The HDMI connector piece was broken off the plate. They smashed it into a very thin package so they could ship it with the cables I ordered and that didn't work. I ended up fixing it with glue and wood because I didn't want to wait for a couple weeks for the return process
This is the most disappointing product I have bought in a long time. The radio reception is so bad, it's unusable. There is no excuse for shipping such a bad product. Do not buy.
Do not buy a Samsung Player. We bought one, had to upgrade it to see 'Rise of the silver surfer' and it broke. So right now we have a player that has a Blu-Ray disc stuck in it and the only thing it ever does is greeting us with 'Hello' on its display when powering on and saying 'goodbye' when powering off. We tried to got support but unfortunately all they said is, that it is all our fault. Actually we have been accused very badly for doing something illegal. We got the feeling that they would have loved to put us in prison for trying an upgrade....
Bought this device some time ago and set it aside. Ran across it and decided to make use of it. It would not charge - or do anything. Great design and nice features are no match for either a lousy battery system or who knows what. In looking around the Web, found similar comments. Samsung helpful? You gotta be kidding. Sorry, unused or not, too old. So sorry. Too bad, because I've had better luck with other Samsung equipment. Next time, another brand.
The functionality of this small player away from the computer is great... Strong battery life, simple buttons, built in clip, econimical size, etc. However, the fact that you must se iTunes with this player only decreases its overall value. iTunes certainly is much slower than the drag and drop feature that Creative Labs uses and can also be much less user-friendly.
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.
After several months using this product and trying to get VPN to work wireless, I finally got it working via the DMZ. This is very poor, since only 1 machine can now use wireless VPN. Tech support is almost non-existant. Due to the very limited VPN support, I finally threw it out and got the Netgear equivalent. With the Netgear wireless router, I can now have several PC's using VPN.
I apologize that I haven't used this product much before the review, but there's a very important aspect of it that requires only a first glance. I also apologize for being obstinate of my opinion but: A WALKMAN IS NOT SOMETHING THAT JUST PLAYS RADIO. This product is not a walkman. I know words mean different things to different people, but I think in this case Sony is taking advantage of the name "walkman" (is this a trademark?) and the fact that it is shaped just like a cassette tape to dupe people into buying something when they want a cassette player. I agree that cassettes are defunct, but I do have a reason for wanting a cassette player -- it's the easiest and quickest way to listen to old tapes (duh). So I'll say it in more objective terms:THIS DOES NOT PLAY TAPES.If that's what you're looking for, get something else. I'm giving this two stars because I think it REALLY looks like it does to the point where it's REALLY easy to not notice that it simply LEAVES OUT whether it does and it's a pain to buy it and send it back.
I purchased two of these cards, having one as a spare, since they were so inexpensive, but cheap would be a better term.My order was received promptly. It was well secured in an easy to open blister pack and included a mini CD containing the drivers. Installation on my ancient Gateway Pentium II running Windows 98SE was simple and straightforward.I purchased it for my only USB component, a LaCie Rugged external hard drive. I was able to partition and format the drive and test copy a few files. After that, every time I plugged in the drive I lost all functionality, except the ability to move the mouse cursor around. Unplugging the drive returned everything to normal. This occured with both cards.I went to Best Buy and bought a Dynex 2-port USB 2.0 PCI card. Coincididentially, it uses the same chipset. I swapped out the cards, and using the drivers all ready loaded, the Dynex card worked fine; I gave up on the 4 + 1.I note some reviewers are having great success with this card. Good for them. Others, like myself, are now using it as a paperweight.Caveat emptor!
Do not get this, it got stuck in my new macbook pro...and the combination was correct! Would not come out. Look elsewear.
I bought this cable so I could hook up my iPod to my home stereo. Well, in short, it didn't work for me. Hooking it up (to several different) RCA jacks there was no sound from the stereo. Don't know what I was expecting for $10, but i still expected it to work.Don't know if a return is even possible since now it shows unavailable.buyer beware.
I bought this recorder five months ago. I liked at first because also worked with my Polish PAL dvds until 1 day after the three months LIMITED warranty expired. A day after the expired warranty I noticed that it started to freeze up. The next thing i see a smoke coming out of the back of the unit coming from the actual power supply. Be aware of what you get.
These flashlights were horrible. I purchased 5 of them and now I am still waiting for a refund as I returned them. Please give people a more accurate description of these flashlights so they know what they are getting. Please do not let the Jeep name on this product fool you. I will stick with the weatherX radio flashlights they are great flashlights and well worth the price.
I ordered this repeater to work with my DTV box and was very disappointed with the functionality of the device. I struggled to change channel with this thing for over a month and finally gave in and put my DTV box back on the table LOS so I did not have to use this thing anymore. I talked with the distributer of this thing trying all their suggestions for making the thing work and nothing helped. The instructions say you can use the emitter from 15' but mine had to be less than 4 inches and usually pushed right up to the IR receiver of my box.Buy this repeater if you don't mind having to press a remote button several times to get it to work OR you don't mind the channels changing even when you did not press anything. I gave one star because it can change channels but makes you nuts at the same time.
I picked this up with a music order for my 350d - big mistake. The class came chipped, scratched and smuged; Tiffen filters are of very poor quality.Do yourself a favor, like I did, and find your local camera supply store and pick up an optical grade filter for maybe, oh, 10 dollars more. This Tiffen one was so bad that the scratches made their way onto some shots and ruined an entire day of shooting.
Buyer beware - Amazon will not take back ANY merchandise over 30 days old. My Linksys router is now 3 months old and I need to reset it almost every day. This a major pain in the butt - almost as bad having to buy another $60 router - I guess you'll have have to decide which is worse.
PRODUCT IS GREAT BUT THERE IS PLASTIC OVER THE MENU SECTION WHICH CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN USING IT. I HAD TO CUT IT OUT..PROBLEM SOLVED. U WOULD THINK THEY WOULD HAVE TESTED IT.
I expected more from Samsung. I bought this player with good hope from a brand I though I trusted. Now two months into having it, the DVD drive is broken. It will not let me bring up the menu screen to program the VCR to record a show or anything, and now I put in a DVD and it wont even play that. All I get now is a shakey blue screen of death. Ill be getting this back to the store I bought from very quickly and purchasing a different brand completely. Stay Away from Samsung!!
We bought (3) Still not sure they work. You have to adjust them a lot to get the "slave" devises turn off when the "master" is turned off.
This cooling pad works perfect on the table top. You can not keep it on the lap as it does not have any cushion material on the back and the cable keeps coming off. The length of the cable is so short that it hardly reaches the usb ports on my inspiron 6000.It is designed only for max 15 inch laptops.
I have owned the Sansa e260 for about a year now and after 6 months it became extremely problematic. The main issues are with playlists and uploading new songs. Created playlists often disappear, certain songs will play and then never play again, random play often puts you on a loop of hearing the same songs over and over again and syncing up to my computer to re-format and erase old songs so I can add new songs often crashes the whole player. Sansa website is not customer friendly and their downloads often do not download. ( you have to go to their website when your player crashes to re-boot it.) If I could go back in time, I would not buy this mp3 player, even though the price is attractive and the looks are cool.
"I wil never come back to buy in SKY BOX-USA.It has been my worst experience in Amazon.com. The company sent me a refurbished monitor and the page didn't say that no was new.They sent me the monitor in a package which was not the original, and it came with a broken corner.SKY BOX didn't want to pay for the returning,so i had to buy another one.BE CAREFUL BUYING TO SKY-BOX, THEY'RE CHEATERS."
This unit is AWFUL! We spent a combined total of at least 10 hours working with this thing before finally feeling pure discust at the time we'd wasted so went and bought the Apple i-touch instead (which worked amazingly well right out of the box with absolutely no learning curve required). Some people may have the time and interest to work with the thing and have great results, but I can think of MANY things I'd rather be doing with my time then that.I'm not a techno-idiot, I'm often the person people come to when they need help with something technical (computer, software, etc.) That being said, I'm not a trained Techie type either - but historically it's a rare electronic product that I can't figure out with a minimal amount of time. Not so with this thing!Unless you are super techno-savvy with time to spare I'd pass this thing on by. It would be one thing if they actually offered decent support for it, but if you've read any of the other reviews at all, the support number is pretty much useless.Take Home Message: Don't buy this unless you're a super-techie with nothing better to do than spend hours figuring the thing out. If you want something that "goes" right out of the box, pick a better known brand.
The unit did not turn on when connected to the car lighter. After checking on different cars, I concluded that the unit was defective.I returned it and received a new one in a short time.The new one worked fine. In general, the sound is good, although I am able to hear some noise (little) when there is a gap between songs.
I ordered this product after having to replace my Cingular 3125 because the keypad became inoperable. I figured a protective cover would help decrease damage that might occur in accidental dropping of the phone and getting tossed around in my purse. I orderd the FlexSkin through the BoxWave web site. The product came as advertised and very fast. However, what you may not notice from the pictures:1. The keypad is totally covered by the skin. If you order the Jet Black color (which blends in the most with the phone) this means you can't see your keypad at all! This is very problematic with using the keypad, for example: the backlight doesn't show through and you can't text message very well. This might work better with some of the tranparent colors.2. The phone will not close with both covers on. Due to the thinkness of each sleeve (one that goes over the top part of the phone and one that goes over the bottom). The phone never closes fully. This hurts the battery and prevent you from viewing the front phone display.NOTE: I cut mine down with a razor blade to make the keypad show and make the phone close all the way and it works OK. The overs slide around all the time and look awful. I will be ordering a different style cover.
Only supports 1 external monitor (not 2). And that is VGA not DVI connection. HP 2530 has small screen, so the combination of that plus this limited docking station is a limitation.
This is my first review on Amazon and probably will be my only one. I've used Amazon for years and have never reviewed products before as I am usually satisfied with the products I purchase. However, this KVM switch has got to be one of the worst products I have ever come across. I've used this product for about 3 months and it barely is usable as a KVM switch. Where to start? For starters, the USB connection cuts in and out frequently, the actual switching takes a few minutes on some occasions and every now and again I am force to do a hard shutdown as the KVM fails to respond (even Windows will complain the USB connection has failed). I'll stop here to keep the review short. Avoid this product, spend a few bucks more on a decent KVM switch. This is a cheapo product by a company looking to make a quick buck.
How difficult can it be to make a VCR that connects to a cable box, is easy to program and produces a good, clear picture? Well, pretty difficult judging by this particular VCR. We hooked it up according to the manufacturer's instructions for attaching the VCR to our cable box but this was a total disaster. We then unhooked everything and tried again with the same results. First of all, it's not possible to record one program while watching another. Secondly, the procedure by which you enter information for setting a time for the VCR to record is simply awful. You can't just enter the times, you have to space down hour by hour, and then minute by minute and it's very easy to go past the time you want. Even worse, however, is the fact that you can't type in the channel you want, say channel 550, you have to space through all channels up to channel 550. Not that this matters, however, as the VCR apparently can only record about 20 channels (most between 2-20 along with 40, 42 and a few others). It was impossible to select any other channels. Bleah, we sent the VCR back to Amazon. You may have entirely different results is you're not using a cable box but even then you're left with the clumsy interface.
This case is well made and it will surely protect your new F10 digital camera, but it is much larger than it really needs to be. An F10 by itself is small and easy to carry around. Once inside this case, the camera becomes unwieldy and it is no longer much fun to take around with you. I regret buying this case. I suggest you look for a slimmer (and cheaper) one.
I went through 4 of these while under warranty - the hard drive kept crashing. It's garbage. I'll never buy another "Maxtor" back up drive.
If your looking for a case that will protect your zen w player, this is not it. Its a thin piece of rubber with holes cut out for the screen and ports. It will do nothing for you if you accidentally drop your zen. The screen is left totally open, leaving it subject to scratches. If your using the (velvet?) case that comes with the zen, you wont be able to use it if you have the skin on because it makes sliding it into the case a very difficult task.
I took good care of it. Never dropped. Broke after only a couple months. Total usage - maybe 20 times. Unbelievable. Other than that it was pretty good.
Product appeared to be just what I needed. Simply GPS unit without paying for a lot of extras. The windshield mount is not the best (wife has a Magellan mount is superb) but functional - it did not fall down once securely fastened via suction cup. The display is flaky with near road titles appearing only as you approach them. Looking at the 2-D display in my neighborhood (several visible roads on the screen) only the road I was on displayed the street name. Lastly, the routing is sub-par as compared to my wife's magellan. The unit had me cut through a shopping mall parking lot to reach my destination. Consistently had me take extremely long out-of-the-way routes, did not pick the fastest route, at one point I was looking at my house from another road in my sub - the unit had me going back out to the main road and looping back around another entrance instead of taking the next road about 150 yards to my house. That sealed the deal. I am returning this GPS. It appears you need to spend around $150 for a good unit. This was onsale for $99 so I thought I would try it. lesson learned.
This camera is supposed to be great with the MAC, but I have a problem that the manufacturer (Orange Micro) cannot fix. They say they have a "few" complaints, but cannot get the problem duplicated. Now I will probably have to fight with the retailer (not Amazon) that I bought it from to return it.
returned this item because: although the earbuds produced enough bass it was at the expense of clear highs. bought a ten dollar pair of phillips @ a drug store that were much better sounding.
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.
Bought this scope on a whim as astronomy and the study of the stars has always been of interest to me since I was a kid. Set up was relatively easy, but once I looked through it...oh the disappointment. I was able to set up the viewfinder, but mount failed to keep objects within the finders field of view. And once you get something in the scope, the vibration and poor mount make it impossible to even focus without causing the scope to go into an irritating bout of shaking. I tried it for 4-5 nights in a row, and returned it. I went out and bought a cheap 10X50 set of binoculars and they work as well, without headache of this scope.On a good note, it looks nice. Too bad the functionality is utterly unreasonable.
I purchased this piece of grap for a reburhished computer that I am working on. The jumper selection is basically trial and error selection. Good luck determining from the picture where the H>> you're supposed to put the jumpers to determine master or slave settings.Most hard drives have the settings on the hard drive itself...this one does not!!!I've been fooling with it for two days and still can't get the software that comes with it to acknowledge that the hard drive is there. Take my advice and stick with Western Digital, I am from now on!!!!After reading other reviews, I thought I would try installing it again on a Pentium III,the hard drive is VERY NOISY, the computer never acknowledged it being there. Even the instalation software never acknowledged the hard drive being there. I set it as MASTER and a second drive as slave. Got a IDE error when booting. I changed it to slave (it took some effort figuring out the jumpers) and the second drive as Master. The software and the computer never acknowledged the slave hard drive which was the Maxtor. The hard drive was very warm almost hot when I took it out of the computer. HONESTLY, this is NOT a very good hard drive. I've never had these problems with Western Digital.
Plugged into my win7 pc and was not recognized.Put in my laptop and it was recognized.Put it back in my pc and it lit up for about 10 seconds then died and was not recognized ever again.It seems too loose due to weight to make a good connection.
I have really enjoyed my subwoofer....when it is working! About a year after purchasing it, I had the same problem with the amplifier blowing and it was fixed under warranty. About a year ago the speaker sounded like it was blown and I discovered the plastic gasket or casing that holds the speaker in place broke and I will have to replace the woofer to the tune of 80.00 just to fix it. For now I have been keeping the volume down, but it only vibrates on really loud rumbles. Conveniently, there are no service centers in Northern California; I cringe at the thought of giving them 80 more dollars....grrr
I've bought it when it was only available through amazon. It freezes all the time, Joystick button broke after a week usage, It charges in 6 hours from USB, it is not compatible with ordinary USB-wall chargers, you need to buy a charger with USB sync. Its sound quality is quite good, screen is also great but I wouldn't buy it if I were you, go for a better and more robust alternative...
I bought the 10x25 version of these, and was surprised at how terrible they were. One of the lenses in the eye piece was bigger than the other, resulting in an image that was terrible, as if you were cross-eyed -no way to fix even using the diopter. Absolute junk. Looking at the exit pupils you can see they are different sizes. I returned them and bought a Nikon at REI which is amazingly sharp and clear, no problem. I paid $100 for the Nikon, which was twice as much as the Bushnell, but it was worth it. I could have paid $50 and gotten the REI brand which was still amazing compared to the Bushnells (i.e. they had the same exit pupil size/no cross-eyed stuff), but decided to go ahead and get the even better Nikon Trailblazer (just a little bit brighter and sharper than the REI). Maybe I got a flawed pair of Bushnells, but I find it hard to believe since it looked to be clearly designed that way, with one piece of glass slightly bigger than the other, set in different sized plastic rings. Unbelievable. A definite don't buy. Not sure if any of the other reviewers have any idea that they are not supposed to be getting headaches and struggling to see an image in binoculars...
...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 ordered this umbrella directly from Adorama along with a couple of pocket wizards, bogen lightstand and a light meter. The umbrella had the Adorama logo on it ... not a big deal. What was a big deal is that the umbrella appeared to be used. The rod, end of the umbrella is damaged like someone had clamped on it to tightly already and the umbrella's rod appears to have been shortened. I've emailed Adorama and have yet to hear back.
Consumer beware, avoid Sony Vaios at all costs! I've owned my Vaio TX770P for about 2-3 yrs now, purchased new from Fry's, and it has been nothing but trouble. Another friend of mine has the same model with similar variously documented problems (do a google search, i.e power jack coming loose, DVD burner malfunction, etc.). It's horribly constructed with constant breakdowns and issues. The people that handle the extended warranty (bought through the official SonyStyle website) are a pain in the a**. My ex had a Fujitsu P-series Lifebook and never had to justify any reason for repairs under the extended warranty. I have to constantly explain why I need a repair, for example, for some reason the VAIO logo on top of the lid burned through to my screen, even with a screensaver functioning; however, it is not replaceable under warranty from wear and tear but must be accidentaly dropped. I finally got a technician to come and replace the DVD-burner last year, but since the screen is a third claim I must send the computer in for service and loose 7-10 business days of productivity. I did not pay over USD$3500 to be hassled by asinine warranty regulations and shody construction. After spending that much money, you can be certain I did not manhandle the computer; however, after speaking with tech support maybe I should throw the darn thing against the wall more often just to be able to get it repaired. Sorry for venting, but I wouldn't recommend Sony computers to anyone after this experience.
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.
It would not allow my 30" DoubleSight monitor to show 2560x1600 resolution. As soon as I swapped to another cable by another company, the monitor displayed 2560x1600 perfectly.
I got three Hoya HMC UV filters for different size lenses (52, 58 & 67mm threads), hoping to use them to cut haze in mountain vista shots. But they did exactly opposite what I have read they were good for; they made the pictures so hazy and blue (much worse than without a filter) that they were not usable. I used one all morning on an 18-70mm lens and Nikon D5100, on a 10 mile hike in the Southern Appalachians, and even the close-up shots of flowers and bees were the worst my camera has ever produced; I was able to use about 40 out of over a 400 shots taken with the filter. Luckily, during a lunch break, I finally noticed (I use the viewfinder to shoot, and though I do sometimes review, it was hard to see the negative effect on the camera's monitor), and took it off my lens, and got good shots the rest of the day. And even though the filter is clear, it produced a blue tint, rather than eliminating it, as it is suppose to do. It also severely reduced sharpness, making crops useless. So, on my lenses attached to a Nikon D5100, it does exactly opposite of what it is suppose to do, and produces terrible pictures. I will never put a UV filter on any of my lenses again; I will rely on my hoods for protection.
I returned mine and bought a TiVo! TiVo has a much nicer interface and offers many more options...not to mention a better price.ReplayTV lacks even simple digital video controls like slo-motion, and it forces you to clean up recorded programs manually. TiVo has better video controls and manages your disk space better.
I honestly cannot believe that people would pay the much for a ethernet cable. Honestly folks look around you can probably get a 10 foot cable for 1$. Don't waste your money on gold plated tips! These guys might make good stereo cables but its just way to much overkill for an ethernet cable.
Junk. It was flimsy from day one and broke 30 days after purchase. I'll be happy to send anyone the pieces and save them the hassle of watching another one break. Save your money.
This product keeps my laptop acceptably cool when it was previously overheating. However, one of the fans died a few days after I received it. I only happen to need the fan on the side that still works, but I'm not very pleased with the quality of this product.
Here's the bottom line. This is clearly a beta-releaseproduct that was rushed to market before it wasready, and many problems linger a year after itsrelease. I *was* finally able to make it work with acombination of websurfing and trial and error. Netgearsupport was worse than useless. Now that it's working,it's quite good.Here's the short version:-My system:Pentium 3GHz, Windows XP SP2,Linksys BEFW11S4 (computer hardwired. MP101 viawireless)-My magic bullets:Static IP for MP01,Latest MP101 firmware (1.3.7),Enable uPnP on router,Twonky music server (either standalone orWinamp plugin)-What *didn't* work:Bundled music server! (you need it to downloadfirmware, but music will skip and jumplike a very dirty CD),Windows Media Connect (no skipping, but onlyplayed one track at a time),MusicMatch server (no skipping, played morethan one song in a row, but playlistsdidn't work and unit hung frequently),Netgear support (online broken. Phonesupport totally clogged and useless)-What I haven't tried:Firewalls (I disabled them during my testing, butI think they're OK),Online radio-Conclusion:Now that I have it working, I'll probably keepit, but I'll keep the box and the receipt rightup until the end of the return period, justin case. I wouldn't recommend it to anyoneelse.Some more details...First of all, the DHCP only works about half of thetime, often requiring a "Restore to factory defaults"to get it to work again. I finally gave up and used astatic IP, which seems to have solved THAT problem.Surfing the web showed this was a common complaint.Once I got the connection working, I downloadedand installed the latest server and firmware fromNetgear.On to the server software. This makes the networksupport look good by comparison. It works to installthe firmware upgrades and that's about it. When Iused it to serve music, it skipped and jumpedlike someone was playing soccer with a CD player, andit got even worse if there was even the slightestamount of network traffic on the home network. Therewere other problems, but why beat a dead horse?When I surfed the web, I found that virtually*everyone* had a similar story to tell about theserver software. Did Netgear even bother totest it??Based on what I read on the web, I decided to tryWindows Media Connect. The skipping stopped and itsounded great - as long as I played one song at atime! If I tried to play two or more songs, itgot to the end of the first, completelyhung for a minute or two, then went back to themain menu, from where I could play the next, single,song.Tried MusicMatch server. I got really excited whenit successfully played two songs in a row, but thenI tried to use a playlist. It saw the playlist,but came back with "unrecognized song format"when I tried to play it. Also, any attempt tointerrupt a song (e.g. hitting the stop buttonor navigating menus) would hang the unit and requirea power-cycle to bring it back.I tried to use the Netgear online technical support,but - surprize!! - that's buggy, too. I entered myinformation and it dutifully recorded a case number,but when I click on it, it says it can't be found.I decided to call Netgear. I knew this would bepainful, but it was my last attempt before taking itback. I navigated the hellish phone tree once, andgot cut off. The second time, I was informed thewait was "in excess of 10 minutes". I can'taccuse them of lying because strictly speaking ahalf hour *is* in excess of 10 minutes. FinallyI got a very friendly "did you plug it in?"-leveltechnician who spent 15 minutes determining that Iwasn't a total moron, at which point she said Iwould be contacted by a "level 2 technician"sometime in the next 24 hours. We're at two daysand counting.Finally, in desperation, I tried the free Twonkyserver. Bingo! Everything worked, includingplaylists, and no hangs whatsoever. Now it'sactually a nice unit that does exactly what I want.If it had only worked like this *with their ownsoftware* I'd be posting reviews saying what agreat device this is. I know from reading thereviews that I'm not alone in these problems. Wouldit be too hard for them to admit the problem ontheir website and point people to other servers,even as a suggestion?At this point, I'll probably keep it, if forno other reason than because I've worked sohard to make it function, but if you'rethinking of a wireless music client, my advicewould be to wait a bit because the technology is notquite there yet. The ones that get great reviewsare really too pricey for what they are, and thecheaper ones all have significant bugs. In a yearor so, these things'll be $50 and totally bulletproof.If you absolutely have to have one, figure out whatyour time is worth when comparing prices.
I just plugged this cable in and it does not drive my 2560x1600 resolution monitor. It physically appears to be dual-link but no video, the shorter cable that came with my monitor works fine! Beware!
I trust Linksys for all their products except this. I run Windows XP and was getting a Low signal less than 10 feet away. I got this so I can work upstairs but I would get intermittent signals and speeds less than 45kbps(if I was lucky). I returned it and got an Orinoco Gold instead, and it's GREAT, 1.5Mbps anywhere in the house.
I received the Corsair HX520w PSU for a big planned upgrade to my system about 14 months ago. That upgrade was postponed and instead I put together a simple low-power system for my aging father which included this PSU. Over the eight months he had the system, it was frequently crashing and also had frequent graphics card related problems. At one point I replaced the graphics card, but most often I blamed my father for crashing the system with his surfing habits.He finally got his own system back and I just built my new high end system which included this fancy looking Corsair PSU. When I went to turn on the new system, all I got was strange clicking noise and the 'power' and 'reset' switches and LED's on the (Asus P6Td V2) motherboard flashing on and off. I spent a lot of time troubleshooting and narrowed it down to either a bad CPU/MB or a bad PSU. I found an older, lower power rated, PSU and put that in and everything was instantly A-OK with the new system. The old system was also rebuilt with a different power supply a couple of months ago and has been working great since. Obviously the Corsair PSU never worked properly and in hindsight was the problem with the first system all along. I owe my father an apology or two.I just sent in an RMA request to Corsair. I hope they honor the five year warranty.The moral of the story: If you have a touchy system, try a different PSU. Look at the ratio of bad reviews/bad units to good ones here. It appears that Corsair has endemic manufacturing quality issues with their line of PSU units. Too bad, they look and sound terrific and the specifications are tops.
I bought these piece of trash headphones in mid april and as of yesterday they don't function at all anymore. I originally bought them for gym use but they used to keep falling out so I purchased some cheapy 10 buck headphones (which still function and work great even despite rough use). I used these trashy headphones at my work. They have terrible bass which makes the music sound pretty bad. A few days ago, I stopped getting sound from the right ear piece and yesterday even the left ones are gone making it totally non-functional. I contacted sony and apparently I will have to take the headache of sending them back and they will ship me a refurbished set and judging by the performance of these earlier ones even the refurbished ones will die soon. STAY AWAY is the best advice I can give. I'm pretty much through with all sony junk... had a bad experience returning my w800i phone as well.Update: The replacement sony sent me also died pretty soon (like a week or 2 after getting them). I've owned a lot of headphones in my life, but none as horrible as these. They died even though they were not handled roughly. I wonder how other people are not experiencing the same problem as I experienced.
Great detail, etc..Then the Ink clogs,the Ink blobs on the prints, etc...Espon?? Ha they say end of lifeyea.Never again Epson.
It was a piece of cake to get this set up for my mother with a Mac and a Windows 2000, both on wireless. Then she bought a laptop with Windows XP professional and everything went to hell. We managed to get wireless set up, but the connection was extremeley flaky -- it kept on dropping and we got page not found errors. A search on google brought up a host of newsgroup discussion of problems with firmware. They say that the latest revisions of the firmware are worse than earlier ones. We eventually got the connection to be a bit more stable, but now we get periodic messages saying, &quot;One or more wireless networks is available. To see the networks, click here&quot; and have to click connect to keep our connection (after an annoying delay). I'm about to order a different router from Amazon and toss this one in the trash. This review is my penance for not taking the trouble to ship this back to Linksys and make them give me a refund or a new one.
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.
On April 4th (ish) I wrote:The specification for this TV is fantastic, however I wouldnt know what the picture looks like, the unit was dead straight out of the box (OOB).The failure mode is that the unit powers on, the display lights and the menu shows. After about 10 seconds the unit powers off and the power-LED flashes about once per second.Update on May 7th:A few people commented upon the fact I was reviewing the shipping co. that isnt the case - the point I am trying to make is about Sharp service and response, the total elapsed time from unit failure to resolution is likely to be 5-6 weeks, so far the TV has spent 3 weeks in the repair depot.The unit has now been declared dead by Sharp and I am going to be sent a replacement (another 7-14 days). Root cause for failure is still vague.I wrote this so people can benefit (or not) from the experience of an OOB failure and resolution. If I had read comments about failure/response time before purchasing my unit I would have considered my purchasing options more carefully. Complex electronics will fail, thats a fact of life, so repair/service is important.In summary: 1 star for customer support/repair and product reliability, balance that against the other reviews for picture quality.
At first impression I was pleased with the quality and features of RCA's CDS4100. Images were crisp and camera was relatively easy to use. When using the LED viewer, battery consumption was poor, as to be expected. What I did not expect was that the clasp that is used to lock the battery storage area is made of plastic. Having used the camera for no more than 10 battery changes, the plastic tab broke, rendering the camera unusable as the door must be locked for camera to have power. Since there is a one year warranty on the camera, I called to make an exchange at no charge. I was rudely informed that the camera was mishandled and the warranty was void...send $150 and the swap would be made! $150 to replace a plastic tab! I asked when would a camera be broken not as a result of mishandling...they told me &quot;if it were to fall apart&quot;. Boy, that sure sounds like abuse to me! I sent a registered letter to RCA consumer affairs department compaining about my experience and was never given the courtesy of a letter or phone call in return. The camera is gathering dust at this time...and I will never buy RCA again!
it works fine... but the directions for use are horrible in that they are very confusing. as someone who has little experience with electronics (but wanted to use something i had purchased abroad) i would say that if you don't know what you're doing, don't rely on the directions.
I had two expectations when purchasing this product:1. They would sound like crap, as one would reasonably assume of $10 headphones2. They would stay in my ears while runningThe first expectation was passed with flying colors. Fortunately I'm not looking for audiophile enlightenment while burning off a couple beers on the jogging path, so not a big deal there. The second expectation was a total failure though. Three runs in, these were unable to stay in or attached to my ears for more than 30 seconds. Frustrating junk, look elsewhere for running headphones.
It looks nice but the tea gets cold fast. I also found it dripped. Amazon sure delivered it fast as usual. I just picked the wrong teapot. If you want a decorative teapot, this is it. If you want good hot tea, this is not.
This cooler was good for my 15" MacBook Pro, for about 8 months until it all seemed to go to hell. The little feet kept popping out and two of them eventually got lost. Then the cord that goes into the cooler itself wouldn't keep its connection, so it would just stop working. It worked really well before things started breaking down.UPDATE: And now the same thing's happening to my husband's cooler, which we bought a couple months after mine. Very frustrating. I switched to one of these:ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler 15 inch BlackIt works okay, except that it only works for a limited time before you have to let it cool off again. We've discovered you can extend that period of time by putting it in the freezer for awhile. Now that our second Antec cooler has died, we'll probably get a couple more Heatshifts and keep one in the freezer at all times to rotate them in and out. At least there's no plugs to come loose or feet to lose.
Quite simply, this product does not work as advertised. We upgraded from a previous Linksys product to this router purely for VPN capability.VPN on this product does not work - I repeat, it DOES NOT WORK. If you expect VPN, buy another product.I've spent 20+ hours working with Linksys and still do not have a workable VPN solution. Linksys has:-asked me to make scores of shot-in-the-dark changes, none of which fixed my problem-sent me 4 different firmware versions (2 of them beta), all of which slightly changed the problem without fixing the problem.-asked me to diable the firewall in an attempt to fix VPN (this is like taking your car to the dealer with a broken engine and them removing the transmission as a solution).-asked me if (this is the best) I have tried any of the other RV-series routers to see if they work. (honestly, they asked me this -- Sir, could you please purchase one of our other, more expensive routers and see if it works?)Do not buy this product!!!
This didn't get a good review from me because of poor sound quality. People's voices sound "quivering" and digitalized. If you just want something that's inexpensive and does what it's supposed to do then this is for you, but in this day and age of technology, there are much better ones out there!
I have several Plantronics devices that I'm really pleased with. That is why I chose the DSP-400 for use with Skype, expecting the same level of quality. I was wrong. While the physical design and sturdiness is up to standard, every Skype call I made with this headset created a really annoying buzzing noise on the receiving end. I could hear just fine, but every caller I spoke to complained about this buzzing noise. Since the buzzing only occurred with this headset, I had to return it to Amazon.
I bought this case thinking it would fit my SD770 well. It's too big! Too bulky to put in a pants pocket.What's really frustrating is my wife bought a PSC-1000 case a couple years ago and it fits perfectly. Since then they've made the case an extra 1/4" thicker and taller. If you have a SD-1000 or SD-770 this is not the case you want.
I got this replacement battery and it worked for hardly an year and now it's gone bad. I need to get another one now. I don't know if the problem is in the part or the laptop but seems like I got a bad deal
I was very unhappy with the end result with these guys. The unit came in just fine and quickly, but when I found out that it was incompatible with our network setup; The service went down the drain, and they refused to take back the unit.
I'm not thrilled with this product. The case closes just fine without a camera in it, but once you put the camera in, the top will not stay closed, even though there is a magnetic closing. It's just too small.
Here's one more A95 to add to the ever increasing list of E18 failures.Thanks to the horror stories from the other posters I'm not even going to waste my time trying to get this repaired. The camera is only about 2 years old... guess I'll put it back in the box and wait to see the outcome from the class action suits!The camera really performed nicely when it was working... thus the 2 stars. Hope you have better luck than me if you get one.
This thing arrived without a memory card so would only record about 6 seconds of video. Finding the right SD card proved to be problematic and the company customer service rep said it would only accept 1GB card, which in video is precious little. I did find a site that said this exact model would accept up to 16GB, so who knows.Usser manual offers no clue as to compatibility of SD cards.The major reason they seem to be dumping these things is probably the thumb button they call a joystick. It should be called a sorrow stick. I can't get it to work even using a pencil eraser; it's just too small.I have tried off and on all day (with breaks for frustration) to simply set the time. I cannot get the little joy (?) stick to move the cursor to the date.The keys don't seem to work the way the manual says they should.The camera screens offer various quality of video witout any clue there or in the manual what the quality means.Have to say DO NOT BUY no matter what the price.
I used to use this kind of canned air to clean my keyboards, computer fans and other things around my office. Only recently the canned air makers have begun to include a "Bittering Agent" in canned air in order to prevent inhalant abuse. The problem is that it makes the canned air unusable. This particular brand, "3M Dust remover" is sitting on my desk right now and I can't imagine I will ever use it again.After only a few squirts, my office smells horrible - pungent and tangy. You can't get the taste out of the back of your throat for quite some time. It has got to be horrible for your health. I am terribly disappointed that the compressed air manufacturers have ruined this product in order to prevent slack-jawed morons from frying their brains.I remember a few years ago there was a lot of news and "awareness" campaigns about how babies were drowning in 5 gallon, plastic buckets. The kind that paint or pickles come in. Some people even went so far as to suggest that the government pass a law mandating all bucket makers put holes in the buckets so that they wouldn't hold water. Fortunately they were laughed out of the room.Unfortunately the compressed air makers succombed to demands to make the air so putrid that nobody wants to be around it. It has totally lost its usefulness and I will now look for alternatives.In general, canned air is great! The kind with a bettering agent in it is nasty and putrid and horrible. Stay away. I'd have rated it with zero stars, but I don't think you can do that.It is usable outside, but most of the things I want to clean with a squirt of air, are all wired up and connected and not easy to cart outside for cleaning. Things that are easy to remove from the room go out to the garage and get a serious blast form my air compressor. The usefulness of having a portable can of air to use in enclosed areas is totally compromised by the bitter additive.Absolutely *NOT* recommended.
Either it's mono and transfers all the input to the left speaker, or I just received a faulty one. Either way, wouldn't recommend the product.
I ordered the Ectaco C- Pen 20 for school work, thought it was a great idea. But, after spending 2 days attempting to install it on my Vista 64 bit OS I found out that the c-pen, although physicaly is the same, when it is sold from different companies it works with their own software. So, the ECTACO brand pen does not work on Vista 64 bit and I could not get it to work properly with Vista 32 either, although the tech told me it would if I downloaded updated software: It didn't even with the new software. So I was forced to return the pen. But do not be fooled there are different software manufacturers that all sell the same product: be sure you know your operating system and then find a software that works for it, because the software is not interchangeable between manufacturers... I tried!
I bought this unit with hopes of being able to transfer VHS to DVD and to also record television favorites to DVD. I could not get the unit to display any television at all, it would play a DVD fine, never tried using the VHS. Two calls to customer service for help, VERY long wait time and virtually no help at all. The only thing they could come up with, was that the TV tuner was bad and the unit would have to be replaced. I boxed it up today for return for a refund, it was definately not worth purchasing.
I am taking out some of my precious time in Maui in the balcony of my beach hotel after having a stressful altercation with the Sony customer service dept. I bought this camera from Amazon just 2 weeks back and started using it just 2 days back when I got to Hawaii for my year end vacation. This is my 1st time here and I thought I will get the best of pictures with this portable and nice looking camera. I had not even taken 150 pictures when I had a problem with it. I was watching hula dances last night and took several pictures with the camera. Then put the camera in my pocket (which is one of its benefits in being a thin camera). 5 mins later, I took the camera out and turned it on and got a message on the screen "Access" and then several beeps with the message " Turn camera off and then on" on the LCD screen. I thought this was because the battery was dying. Came to the room at night and put the battery on charging. Got up at 2 am (as I was to leave for a 38 mile bike ride down the Haleakala trail down hill), put the battery in, turned on the camera and lo.. the same 2 messages. My heart sank right then.I called customer support when I got back telling them the situation and the term "customer support" really had no meaning anymore. They were obstinate and all they said was buy a disposable camera and send the camera back for repair when you get back from Hawaii. No compensation. Believe me ... its not easy to get stuff cheap in Hawaii. So I have no option but to go and buy another digital camera from Walmart (couple hrs drive from my hotel). Then get back home and send this one for repairs.Irony is that I bought this camera from Amazon after reading the 52 good reviews on this site before mine. So to let you all good people know ... nothing is perfect. watch out. have a back up plan when you go to an isolated place this Dec for your Christmas break, else you will end up spending some more.
Purchased product (incidentally, it is discontinued by Adaptec).Could not install on Windows XP with SP2. Email Tech Support advised uninstalling SP2 (yea, right) to make it work. SP2 has been out long enough for Adaptec to fix their problems. Installed on another PC and had numerous errors...never got it to work.Called the tech support line (non-toll free) and was advised that even thought I just bought it they would charge me $9.95 per incident to help me install their garbage. You can imagine what I told them.Returned to store. Will never purchase anything from Adaptec again.
I have bought this version, despite all the negative feedback. The positive feedback was there, even though there was alot more negative. It looked decent in the pictures and when I got it, it was just as promising. It really is a cute little iPod clone. Despite the looks it is made of cheap, CHEAP plastic. Of course, the headphones were low grade but they all are when buying a mp3 player. When it came to using this product it was okay, even though the directions are butchered english. They make so little sense, I found it funny. When I got everything onto my computer I was surprised to find this product comes with alot of other programs, like a free demo avi converter, which was useful until the demo ran out. This made me think...how much of these programs make up the cost of what I paid for this product? When it all comes down to it I believe the majority of the cost is in the extra programs not the player itself. When I finally got music onto the player it worked very well, for two weeks. Then the headphones burnt out, big surprise. I used my headphones from my cellphone because they were the only ones which would fit the smaller jack. It annihilated them, the player demolished the headphones in two days. The player died shortly after. The reason for the player dieing in my opinion was a mixture of cheap electronics and the wall adapter charger. This player is so cheaply made that it's pretty fragile. The wall adapter it came with also burnt out another player a couple weeks later, which brought me to beleive it could have been the culprit for this one too, but it worked awhile after using it so there were manty other factors in it too. My advice is still to throw that thing in the trash as soon as you get it, if you are really determined to buy this product. There is a reason for the piles and piles of one star ratings, and that is because this player it not worth what you pay for. If you want a reliable, cost efficient player, go with a sansa clip, you will be significantly happier with it compared to this player. Im writing this hoping that many will read this and not put there optimism in this player, because it's quite a letdown. This player should not even be on amazon because it's bringing more of a negative reputation than postive. I love amazon.com but it is letting their customers waste so much money on this product. Keep looking, this player is not what you want.
After about two months of using this card with no problems, it suddenly stopped working. It is no longer recognized by my camera or my computer (so data recovery programs are useless). I lost about 150 pictures. Transcend could not do anything but refer me to a third-party data recovery company if I wanted to retrieve the pictures.
I got this camera as a gift. The users guide was unclear and required lots of steps to do even the littlest thing.The pictures were blurred and fuzzy and then everytime I tried to take a picture the screen would say "No Pictures" It was crazy. So I called Samsung and this representive made me do like tons of things to it and none of it worked. He labeled it as defecteve. So I took it back to Target with the gift recipt and asked if a lot of these cameras were coming in as defective. He said yes, so then he showed me the awsome hp Photosmart M425 which was the same price and i exchanged it. The hp is great for me with no bulging battery compartment on the front unlike the samsun. The hp was easy to use with only 9 buttons and a takes crystle clear images. Dont waste your money on a horrible camera.
I have, at last, installed the linksys wireless system including the router plus the wireless USB card. 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 dialup. 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 very little effort, my advice is cut your losses and return it immediately. I wish I had.
This product is NOT compatible with Windows XP Professional.I found this out the hard way trying to us it. This will cause your laptop to blue screen and reboot upon detection of the hardware.If you find a way that it can be done, PLEASE let me know!!!!
This device was sent to me by Vonage about eight months ago when I first signed on. Remarkably easy to setup, given that I have a business class router (acting as a bridge) and a pre-existing wireless router already installed in my home office. The quality was always 95% or better for the phone audio (part of this depends on the phone, in all fairness), and very little down time (unless the internet service became unavailable); otherwise a reboot of this router always got me up and running again.That said, the device just stopped working a day ago, and provided for me nothing but a blinking power light along with a seizure for staring in disbelief for too long.So, my rating of two (2) stars is for the abrupt end to a device that I feel should have lasted more than a year at the very least. I am currently without business phone, and that is a very unpleasant place to be ... sorry Linksys, you lose on this one.BTW, I have had two support experiences with Vonage: the first was dreadful, and the one I had this evening which was very efficient and helpful, save the fact that I now have to _purchase_ another router if I choose to keep the Vonage service. The quality of Vonage support in no way affected the rating I'm giving of this product.
DO NOT BUY! I called HP because it wouldn't work on my computers. After 2 HOURS they told me I needed to buy a kit for EACH computer. That's ridiculous.2 hours of Indian tech support may not cost HP much, but it costs me valuable time. Long story short, after working correctly 1 time only- all three of my computers (2 of them HP) they can not connect to the wireless printer anymore. Money down the drain.My wife is furious with me that she can not print. I want HP to personally refund my money with an apology. If anyone buys this and ignores this warning you are in for a surprise.PS- I wonder why the price went down from $99 to $40 in 1 week? Soon it'll be $5 and still total garbage.
Be careful with this company. There are several types of HMC UV filters, HMC UV(O), HMC UV(N) and HMC UV(C). The company confused us with UV(O) on the page and UV(C) as item being reviewed. I planed to order HMC UV(O) but they sent me a HMC UV (N) instead. HMC UV(N) is much cheaper than HMC UV (O) due to the build quality.
I bought this item to use with my iPod Touch (2nd Generation).It will not work with mine, so am returning it to Amazon.
I have experienced tons of flare in my night shot photos, and this is just too much for me. got this for free with my 55mm f/1.8d so no complain about the price but the quality of this filter is just HORRIBLE. well, it is better than leaving my new lens naked, but as soon as i find a good filter that can protect my lens in all day use, this is gonna get smashed.
This is the worst product I have ever purchased. I tried to copy 4GB file, it failed and from that point the drive is not loaded or recognized in any of the PCs. It is useless even for $5
When I went to put #14 Ink cartridge in printer it said "out dated put in new cartridge" so I looked at it & it was dated........3/9/06. Was needed to print out a quote for one of my customer.......grrrrrr!!
I'd be interested if anyone who has used this switch for source switching has had good luck with it. Could be that all positive feedback is from those using it to select one of two sets of speakers. We are getting a ground hum as well in our source switching setup. By source switching, I mean we have one source coming from the TV audio output, and another source from a stereo system. We are selecting one of those two sources to play on the speakers with this switch. I give this one star since it is advertised as working for source switching, however the hum is so bad that I can't use it for that purpose.
The plot of this book sounded so good--a Cape Cod fisherman who is a former priest, once married and now widowed, is elected to the Papacy. What a shame the writing did not live up to this interesting premise. The first half wasn't too bad--the excitement and novelty clouded the holes in the story and the awkward writing.But once Bill Kelly became Pope and moved to Rome, the story became incredibly heavy and the writing got even worse. There were so many editorial errors that one wonders if it was ever proofread. The depiction of the Pope's children was terrible, not age-appropriate at all. It is as if the writers knew nothing about kids!The dialogue was the worst - it was almost embarrassing to read it, it was so stilted. It was a struggle to finish this book and I had to skim much of the last fourth.Even as a &quot;retired&quot; Catholic I found much misinformation about the Catholic religion.
I read the reviews both good and bad before ordering this signal booster. I should have believed the negative reviews. I does work for about 10 minutes and then the signal drops to levels lower than they were before installing the product. Standing directly next to the unit with an iPod Touch yields 1 bar! Contacting tech support is no help whatsover. They just direct you to change router settings to no avail and then they just give up. Save your money.....
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.
The tough thing about using these remotes is all the glamour and the glitz of owning one. They look pretty and impressive out of the box. I own the Harmony 1000 and have the Harmony One on it's way. I guess I am hoping that the Harmony One will surpass my expectations of the Harmony 1000, as it ended up just collecting dust and a while ago I put it back in it's box and on my bedroom closet shelf where it is now stored unused. This expensive looking remote, along with a $40 remote still have never been able to set up codes for my audio receiver in the living room or never operated my Westinghouse LCD TV. The ironic thing is that it would operate my Westinghouse air conditioner in the kitchen window. I ended up using the Harmony 1000 to control units in my bedroom setup as I did manually eventually get it to power on and off the Westinghouse TV. I also purchased a Viewsonic LCD TV which the Harmony 1000 would never operate it at all, even as simple as turning the TV on or off. Trying to have a universal remote that claims it will operate all your devices and finding that you still have to pull out all the other remotes to operate specific functions, or just turning devices on and off has been a small disappointment of mine ever since I have been trying to solve the issue at hand. The problem it had that caused me to eventually box it up is the fact that after about a year of use, the battery wouldn't stay charged any longer than just a few days or sometimes it would possibly last a week and then die. I searched for and purchased a replacement battery from an obscure web site and it seemed to improve on retaining a charge but only for about a month and then it's fate was the same as the original battery. Which has lead me to believe that I didn't get a new battery. So, in all I am hoping the Harmony One's fate isn't the same. I hope that in somewhere of Logitech's thinking, they might have thought about the existing battery technology and maybe updated the type of rechargeables that are inside. I am truly hoping the Harmony One will take care of some of the issues the Harmony 1000 couldn't including the longeavity of the battery. As I have read some of the other reviews, the 5 star and the 3, and found some of the same complaints I have experienced using these remotes, Now I am a little leary of my purchase of the Harmony One. But at least it's only half as expensive as the Harmony 1000. If I end up boxing this one back up and storing it as a "dead toy", I will never turn to Logitech again for solutions such as this.
Okay, i ordered this thinking it would fit my 14" screen... it claims to fit 14, 16, 19 inch screens... well it was wayy too big, so i returned it. The returning process is ridiculous because you have to call customer service which the "moody/mean" people are never missing, then they have to ask all sorts of questions as to why you want to return it and junk and to top it off they take 15% off of your refund money for what they call "re-stocking" fee, plus you pay for the shipping return too. I think thats a rip off, so i dont recommend this company to do business with.
If you surf internet lightly, this router may be good for you! However, you will run into connection lost problem if you have heavy internet traffic.My DSL connection is 3M/512K. After configuring this router and upgrade to latest /greatest firmware, I fire up eMule and BitTorrent client -----> This router choked within 30 minutes. I thought it's my configuration, No, it's the router. Check dslreports.com, lots of people complain connection stall problem with this router. Or you can just do google "BEFW11S4 issues v4", and you will believe me!Conclusion: Stay away from this router!
Our computer power supply died. My husband did a search and found this one which states it is compatible with Toshiba Satellite models P15. WRONG!! The plug that inserts into the computer is not quite long enough to maintain contact and the output is not enough to keep the computer up & running. Long story short, we ordered a new battery, had the computer in the shop for about 3 weeks, and come to find out, we needed another correct power supply!!! DO NOT purchase if you own a Toshiba!!!
Computer: dv8000z, Windows XP Media Center, 1 GB RAM, AMD 2.2 Gig TurionOne problem with a very nice computer caused me to return it (both of them). The problem: The keyboard does not always register a key when it is hit. When keys are hit directly on center it works fine. Even though you get that satisfying click, if a key is hit a little off center it will not always be registered. This affected me mostly on the lower half of the keyboard where my fingers move down to hit the keys (Z, X, C, V, etc...). The spacebar also did not always register a (space) if hit in the wrong place.I contacted tech support and was told to blow air under the keys. I did with no improvement. Then I was told by the support person to wait a couple days and see if it got better. I did, ironically with no improvement.I contacted customer service, who suggested that I recieved a bad keyboard. That seemed reasonable since I couldn't find anyone else who had reviewed it as having a bad keyboard. They quickly replaced the notebook. I was happy with the quick service, but unfortunately the 2nd notebook had the same issue. I know it was a different notebook because they shipped it the next day and emailed me a return label. I am very surprised that I did not find any reviews mention this. It is, I suppose, possible that I recieved the only two bad notebooks put out by HP, but not likely.That being said, their customer service was very good, and I was not charged shipping either way or left liable for any charges. Tech support is a different story. It was ridiculous! He actually asked me to wait a couple days to see if my laptop would heal itself. Tech support by HP is a joke. For anyone who would rely at all on Tech support, I would strongly reccommend going with someone else.I just purchased a Dell E1705. It is very similar, but no keypad :( I am typing this on it right now. Very nice computer, but a bit more expensive. The keyboard is flawless on this machine. Pricewise, it is almost like I purchased a $1000 keyboard though! Dell's support has been very good. However, if you order from them, make sure you order well before their closing time (10:00 Pacific Time). I was cut off during my order on the phone and things got a little screwed up. They have made it right though at no cost to me.
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.
On paper (i.e., computer screen) it looks like an unbeatable deal. In person, though, it looks and feels cheap, and performs accordingly.I used both chargers with the retractable dock cord on several trips. They worked fine for about 3 months, then the car charger died.When I called BargainCell for a replacement, they told me I'm out of luck. The items are only guaranteed by BargainCell for 30 days, and they can't even refer me to the manufacturer because the product "comes from China and there is no warranty."Luckily I'm only out a few bucks because this package is so cheap. But I now have the hassle of researching and buying a replacement. Don't make the same mistake I made!One thing nice to say: I love the retractable USB dock cord, as it eliminates cable clutter in my car's glove compartment.
I'm not the first who telling you this, but you will get ghosting with this filter (take a look on add pictures)
I currently own an Etrex Legend. I use it for hunting, hiking and lots of Geocaching. I was excited to see a GPS you could download satellite images and areial photos on to. I bought this as an upgrade, and quickly learned why I usually don't by first genereation products. The biggest problem with this unit is that you cannot enter in way points onto the handheld. according to customer service you can do this with the software that comes with the unit. I did not try for a couple of reasons I will explain. I found it incomprehensible they would make a unit that I could not plot a course or set waypoints previous to going to the field with just the hanheld device. How I use a GPS is to do as much as possible in advance, and I do not always have computer access when using it. The other thing is the PC companion would not let me change the units to utm's on the route planner. I want utm's for my unit of choice, but I could not do this so any attempt at trying to figure out how to input and download waypoints is mute (it didn't look all that simple). This is not an easy device to figure out, the base map is beyond bare. It shows just two roads in my area with all the map looking totally blank around me, it shows no small towns and is basically worthless. It doesn't show service in the area only a few points of interest, just none in my area. Mey legend tells me what eateries are at the next exit as well as gas and hotels.Any maps or images you want to download is at a cost of $1.00 ea. this is not nearly as intuitive as the Legend is or other GPS units I have used. There are some positives about the unit I like the bigger screen and rubber armor, but for the money there are many time tested and proven GPS hand helds out there with sheaper and more accessible accessories, for now don't waste your time and money.
Don't buy this CD player. Skips all the time, a battery hog! Mine broke!
The Ricoh CL3500N that I purchased didn't have the optional duplexing unit. I figured that would be fine, as for the few jobs I have that need to be duplex, I could do it manually. WRONG. I've spent all afternoon fighting with the print drivers to get it to collate and manually duplex. Apparently I need to add more memory to get the collating working right (it works for Word but not PDF), and just give up on manually duplexing (it just jams when I run the paper through the second time. HIGHLY frustrating. Otherwise it prints well (although it does seem to guzzle toner...) I think I'm going back to HPs.
I was not sent the cartridge in the photo. Not being a very savvy Amazon purchaser yet, I opened the box, saw it did not fit my printer (R 1800)and got upset. I eventually took it to Staples to see if they would trade with me. (They did at one other time, when they had some damaged boxes with ink for an R 1800.) However they couldn't help me this time. The woman took the cartridge to the back, found out it had expired in 2006, and offered me the usual $2 for returning a cartridge to recycle. Turns out it was for an R 800 printer, not R 1800. So I paid for the cartridge and the shipping and got no cartridge, had to make a trip to figure out what to do, and a $2 refund in effect. Bummer.
This radio is awful. The sound is tinny, the selection dial to get the stations is so small and low that you can't see it. The speaker is on top and tipped to the rear so your sound goes that direction! The time display is the only thing good about it. Have had mine 11 months and wish I could get my money back.
This is the second Garman Nuvi I have purchased through Amazon in the past 4 months. The first one was for my own use and I have no complaints with it. This recent purchase was for a Christmas gift. I tested the unit to be sure it was operable. Much to my surprise, the unit immediately warned me the maps are over a year old and require updating. Updated maps are $69 on the Garmin site. This update will put the unit far above its worth in cost. Needless to say, I am quite disapointed in the product.
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 use mine for online FPS gaming on a headset, including voice comms. The sound quality was OK. I don't need much for gaming -- as long as it's clear and no significant distortion I'm good.Unfortunately when I went to set up my mic all I got was a constant staticky noise on the "Test Microphone" setting (TF2). Adjusting the mic volume didn't affect it at all.It's possible it's interacting with my other sound card (Turtle Beach Santa Cruz). I use that card for other purposes, I don't want to disable or remove it, and other USB sound cards I've tried don't have this problem. Other uses I might have for it also require it coexisting with other sound cards.For my purposes it's useless. Fortunately I didn't pay much for it.
Although the picture shows a 90deg cable, I did not get that one, I received a straight ended one which are useless to me, Emailed seller and got no resolution to the problem....
This requires a disposable insert each time to make it work - costs about 25 cents each time. Rip off!
It can't take a beating so be careful with handling, so I didn't get an opportunity to use it.
This item listed as a 10 pack. It is not a 10 pack, it is a single mouse and the equivalent item can be found for a few dollars cheaper in a different listing.
Item I received did not look as pictured above. Company was hard to find on internet and refused to provide assembly directions. I will never order from this company again. The shipping to and from company was twice the price of item. NOT A GOOD DEAL!!
I purchased this computer about 7 months ago. Currently I'm on my third mother board. The computer has been in and out of the shop roughly 9 weeks. Adding insult to injury I attempted to purchase extended warranty (since there are known problems) and Toshiba refuses to sell it because extended warranty is only available in the first 6 months of service. I have spent at least 20 hrs being bounced around Toshiba with no results. My case number is 1-854159549 in the event a person from Toshiba is reading this and wants to do something.... Don't BUY JUNK
These headphone were great! But two weeks after I bought them the left headphone stopped working. I don't know if its just me but I'm pissed that my amazing headphones broke!
This battery cannot be returned and only had 1 minute of backup time once I connected it right out of the box. I don't think it even has 1 full minute but that is probably the minimum that the APC PowerChute software will indicate.
Unlike most new Aiwa's I've seen or purchased, this particular stereo seemed to be way out of date. The buttons were hard to push, and the remote was almost useless. The sound was decent, but for the money, I wouldn't recommend buying this stereo.
You cannot crank the thing down hard enough on the ball joint to hold the camera mounting platform in place.I regret I wound up with a nice looking piece of junk. The mount has a little ball joint with a tab you are supposed to tighten down to prevent ball rotation once the little mounting platform is in the position you want it. However, the mechanism does not work. You can tighten that tab down until your fingers hurt, but with a modest little shirt pocket digital camera mounted on it, that's all the weight it needs and the ball slips loose and your camera flops down, making it impossible to position.It's a shame. This would be a wonderful and handy little product if it worked, but it does not. Don't buy it.
I was surprised and disappointed about the quality of these. I had just gotten new Sennheiser earbuds, so I was able to compare side-by-side with OEM, and these replacement buds are hard and not pliable. They feel like they are made out of cheap rubber instead of silicon. I'm surprised since this was a higher price than the other replacement buds, so I thought they would be made of better quality silicon.I'm guessing for other people who reviewed this positively that this tougher feel is more durable and might last longer for other users, but this is not what I was looking for at all, and I feel misled by the product description that states "made of ultra soft comfort silicon".
While this product makes big promises; it doesn't deliver. It sometimes worked with my Scientific Atlanta DVR remote but most times it would pick up an errant signal and continually scroll through the menus. Note that I live in a duplex studio apartment so no walls and not a long distance to transmit.
This speaker is good only at this price point. If at any higher than what it is, it'd make it not worth it. I'll review it based on the price first. The build quality of the frame looks very good. Feels like it'll last for a long time. The woofers are said made of polypropylene which feels like heavy paper. Again for the price, it's good.As for the sound, for the price again, it sounds acceptable. You will probably not find any better sounding speaker at this price point. This doesn't have any circuitry (crossover) behind the speaker at all, hence the front only picture. The back side of the speaker has some "cheap" feel/look to it but I'm guessing that's necessary for their price target.Now comparing it to a slightly more expensive competition, to a yamaha priced at $20 dollars higher (IW280C). The sound of this speaker is lacking bass and clarity compared to the said yamaha. I compared them side by side using same speaker wires and on the floor before install. This pyle performed acceptable though considering it doesn't have crossover behind it but still way below yamaha's especially in terms of clarity. On yamaha I could hear vibrating guitar strings more clearly and also the swoosh of the wind blowing were more noticeable than they were on this speakers.Now for people looking for very shallow round speaker, this is for you. It's only about 3.5 inch deep because of lack of circuitry behind (crossover). You won't find any shallower round speaker than that. For me, I had special need for shallow one and this one fit perfect.Now, the 2 stars, it's because it performed significantly lower than the slightly expensive competition. Maybe 4 times lower. It's not angled speakers (a must for surround), no circuitry behind (to help on sound routing), paper-like woofers (easier to blow out), not enough bass (for deeper feel), not enough richness (for hi def feel), and cheap wire connectors (to make good signal transfer). Not worth the $20 savings against yahama's cheapest model.There's no doubt that this is the best at this price point. Pyle has been making car speakers for years and this is what it exactly looks, feels, and sounds like. Remember though that cars have different acoustics than living rooms that's why speakers in your car sound fantastic. But in open areas, they won't perform as well. In your car you are "sandwiched" between speakers while in living room you are showered with sound (with ceiling speakers).My recommendation, add extra couple bucks to go to the next cheapest, so you leap yourself forward to a future-proofer system. No extra couple of bucks? Hold off and save. Can't hold off anymore? Then this is the perfect speaker for you. No doubt.I hope this is helpful enough for people trying to decide.
I read the reviews on the Internet the same way you are reading now. When I went to the store I have been misled by the salesman. He told me that the creative is a great brand and no one returned the product so far. He told me &quot; if it was a bad product creative would have taken it of the shelf by now&quot;. I bought the product and it stop working after TWO DAYS&quot; not responding at all. I talked to the customer support and they ask me to send the product to them. It takes along..... time to get it back believe me I havent got the mine yet.
I bought a factory refurbished IBM Thinkpad T23 from another on-line retailer and it worked great. The IBM Thinkpad T23 that I bought from a seller on amazon.com has a bad harddrive. I sent the seller an e-mail message to let him know that the IBM Thinkpad T23 that he sold me has a bad harddrive. I was not requesting my money back from the seller since I waited too long to request a refund from him. I just wanted the seller to know to stop selling refurbished laptop computers as they quite possibly have defective harddrives in them. I even went as far as to let the seller know that I am not mad at him as he may not have known there was a bad harddrive in the laptop he sold me. I never heard back from the seller and to me that is just plain rude. I would never buy a refurbished computer off of amazon.com or any other website as I don't want to take a chance on buying another bad computer.
Complainers get real? I received this radio for Christmas so I didn't have the paperwork to return it. I endured the static, the miserable reception, the shoddy construction, and the cheap earphones for about a month before I finally, in a fit of disgust, slammed it in the trash at the gym. The reception indoors was completely intolerable, but even outdoors the radio would cut in and out constantly and the ever-present hiss of static was like listening to the radio in the shower. On one of the blocks I walk on my way to work the radio would just cut out entirely, replaced by a caterwall of noise and static. If I had been trying to listen to music rather than NPR I wouldn't have put up with it for a single day.I'm testing out a Coby CX-9 right now, and I actually logged in here today to figure out how to return it. The thing is, the Coby is ten times the radio that the Sony is and it cost something like $12. It not only has much better reception it even feels like a more high quality product (except for the cheap earbuds). So the Coby's not bad, especially outside, but I mainly need a radio for the gym and my girlfriend's Philips/Nike PSA110 works pretty well in the gym so I'm going to give up and order one of those. I'd rather not because it doesn't have AM, but I don't feel like ordering and returning any more radios.So please don't order this radio. Sony doesn't need to be rewarded for such sloppy work.
I looked at many LCD TV mounts up to $200 and found that this model offered what I wanted at a substancialy less price. The mount was easy to install and the instructions were well written. The mount lined up to the mounting holes on my LCD TV and the unit does everthing the expesive models claimed.
First off mine came DOA out of the box. Im going to return it as well anyways and heres why. If you look at the pictures the buttons on the front they look like volume controls but there not. They are simple on/off switches which let you select which room you want to turn on or off. This is my fault for not reading the description but from the pictures they look just like volume controls which is what I needed in the first place. Just wanted to let everyone know this before making the mistake like I did.
I purchased one of these kinds of players a few years ago (not from Amazon) and it mars your discs. It's essentially a large "jukebox" and it has a device that grabs or selects your disk. In doing so it grips the disk to place it in a slot for playing and in doing so leaves a deep mark on it. Eventually the marks get larger and some of the disks become unplayable until you have to resurface or repair them.Save yourself a great deal of trouble and aggravation and get a regular carousel type player. Sony needs to re-engineer this device and perfect it before I ever buy another one.
I am an amateur photographer who stretched a few years back to buy a Nikon D70 based on Nikon's reputation for quality and durability. The camera has taken great photos, but recently had a shutter failure that Nikon is charging over $200 to fix. Research shows this is a known issue with the Nikon D-series - no matter how good the images, if the camera only lasts a couple of years in light use, you do NOT want to spend a lot of money on it. Forget Nikon - buy a Canon!
Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasI need a lens for portrait and macro. I narrowed down two choices: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED IF AF-S VR or Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di. I searched the internet. Thom Hogan says " The big difference is this (between the Nikon and tamron): for $400 less money, you give up VR, focus speed, and a bit of build quality from the Nikon 105mm. That's about it. The Tamron 90mm is the poor man's mid-range macro." I learned the Nikon is bulkier, heavier and cost much more, the tamron is cheaper, optic quality if not better, at least as good as the Nikon, I also learned from somewhere Tamron's service is good, fast, six years. I am not a professional, not going to use it a lot, so I ordered the Tamron from B&H; in May15, 2009.I tried the lens to shoot a quarter; it IS sharper than my Nikon 28-105mm D. it is summer time, I bring my boy to North Beach in Chicago. I quickly found that the lens refuse to focus automatically without any warnings. It just won't focus when I press the shutter bottom. But if I power the D200 off and on, or unscrew the lens off the body and put back again, the focus will be back. Tamron uses a push and pull mechanism to switch from manual focus to automatic focus, actually I like this, but the problem is the switch is not smooth. Sometimes I have to first turn the lens about 45 degree before I can pull it back.I remembered I read somewhere some one is saying it has the same problem. I want the lens, don't want to return it. Summer is good, I used it for about three to five times on the beach, but the problems are getting worse. So I decided to send it back to Tamron for a check.Tamron mailed back. Saying it needs 160.0$ to repair and it is not under warranty. The repair listed is" SK Evidence of shock damageF Focus defect or poor image qualityZ Zoom defect1 General check, clean, and adjust2 ETA:10, Business days depending on volume"This morning (Oct 6, 2009) I called the number on the notice. A gentleman answered. I said I just used the lens four to five times, and I never dropped or bumped the lens, how could it be shock damage" He asked me to wait him to get the lens. He came back saying the lens has sand in it, it is the sand causing the problems, so not covered by warranty. I said I did use it on beach, sand could be there, but it might not be the cause of the problems. He then said, actually the lens needs a "major repair", they are doing me a favor, price it for a "minor" repair. I asked him if he really believes it is the sand that causes the problems, he confirmed and told me to think about it, and I don't need to make a decision at the moment( to pay the 160.0$).I hang up, not happy, the estimate did not say anything about sands, instead "shock damage". So I called again. This time a lady answered. I told Her in a very calm voice" I might not be in a good mood, so I am sorry". The lady said "I am not in good mood too". So I tried to tell the story. Not long into it, she interrupted me, saying I can keep going on and on, but it will not change the conclusion, sand causes the problems and not covered by warranty, and she has that lens too, it is the best lens Tamron ever produced, no problems at all. Then I asked if I paid the money, you fix it, and when it gets back, the sand is no more there, but the problems come back, will tamron refund the money because that approves it is not the sand that causes the problems. The lady said no, if the problem comes back, they can repair it again. I said, then it approves it is not the sand causing the problems. She said they could be caused by something else, but they can't refund you. I asked, why not, and then she said "hold on". I waited, waited about five minutes, then another voice said hello. I said I was talking to a lady, the lady wanted me to hold, I don't know how the phone got it to you. Then I was transferred to the lady in the service dept again.The lady said "sorry, I have another call". She said she talked to the manager, the highest person in charge of the repairs. The manager said they made a mistake, it is a major repairs, needs to charge more than 300.0$. The lady then said, at least it needs 240.0$ instead of the 160.0 to repair it, but it is their mistake, so they will honor the 160.0$. I began to feel guilty if i don't accept the kind 160.0$ offer, but I stupidly repeated the same question if she really believes it is the sand or the sand particle is coincidental there. She told me to hold again.I waited this time much longer; the phone went back to the operator again in about 8 to 10 minutes. I asked the lady in the service dept if you asked me to "hold", will the phone go back to the operator. The lady said" yes, it loops".I asked the lady if there is Tamron authorized service agents in Chicao, The lady said"no, there is only one in California, they will charge you three times more".I gave them my credit card number, 160.0$, a lifelong big lesson.Here are a few things I learned:1.The repairs stated on the Repair Acknowledgement/Estimate" might not be the real cause, as "shock damage" to "sand" in my case.2. They will make mistakes in estmate, from "major repair" to "minor repair". They should charge from more than 300 to 240 to 160, they are doing me great favors.3. Their phone loops. They will ask you to hold, the time during "hold", the phone will loop from the service department to the operator of the company. However, the operator is nice enough to transfer you back to the service agent you were talking with, and the line was not cut.4. No Tamron authorized service agent in Chicago, only one in California, it might charge three times more.5. Sand will easily get into the lens (my years old Nikon 28-105mm is not, taking so many pictures on the beach). Sand particles at least will stop the auto focus that can be saved by power off the body and void the warranty.
This is a cheaply made cable, for too much money. When you get it, the MIDI IN/OUT jacks are glued together, wire to wire. This is all fine and dandy if you're using it for one keyboard (which since it's by Casio I guess the target audience would), but my keyboard and synth rack are on opposite sides of my workspace. You can rip the glue apart to seperate them but it makes the cables feel very flimsy.Connecting the cable to the Joystick port on my sound card would have been a lot easier if the connector had thumbscrews. Instead, it has mini-flathead screws.The MIDI OUT jack seems very flimsy. Every so often I have to check on it to make sure it's in all the way. This was quite frustrating as all my synths would be playing one minute, then nothing would be playing.Look for something better, or make it work.
The hiss of the mechanism was louder than the music, and it even buzzed just sitting there doing nothing. Also, the instructions, written to be understandable to any language, were incomprehensible. I'm sending it back; I found something far better for less than half the price!
I purchased this item for remote (wireless non CLS) flash(manual). Modeling light and 1/3 power increments make it attractive to use in manual mode. While these features work fine there is a major flaw. The unit has an auto turn off feature that can't be turned off (pressing the test button will reactivate the flash). Obviously that make it not suitable for remote flash work. Also, in case you are wondering, the unit min power is 1/64 (I was hoping for 1/128).
I wanted this unit for its HDMI output but it didnt work when I brought it home and hooked it up. The player made this horrible buzzing sound, the DVD drawer would not open, and the VCR wouldnt play. Thats not so good I think. Took it back to the store and got something else that does work and its not a Samsung!
I simply could not believe how bad the sound is. No bass whatsoever, thin tinny midrange. Went from the box directly to the trash bin. I cannot imagine how this junk got 3 starts here.
I don't know why Microsoft can't put a good set of stuff all in the same box. I have one of these sets. And a Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000. The mouse in this set is fantastic. The keyboard in the other set is fantastic. The keyboard here and the mouse there....might as well be sold at the dollar store. It really sucks that Microsoft makes these poor products, since it pushes out other low-priced, quality vendors.
The shipping on this item was almost double the price of the headset. The earbuds are way too oversized. The sound quality is average.
Unfortunately, my own experience with this product is similar to C. Neblett's (see earlier review). It was very difficult to put my Etrex Vista HCx into this holster and still more difficult to pull it out: I had to use both hands and even then it required a lot of strain.Other reviewers report no problems with this product and I assume they are telling the truth. I can only guess that the problem must be inconsistencies in the way the product is being manufactured with some of them turning out a little too small for some of the GPS receivers they are intended to hold. This is a shame because otherwise this holster appears to be well made, strong, and solid.
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.
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.
I received the item and loved the sound, everything. Then I viseted Creative's site and found out there was an firmware update program. I downloaded and run it. The program finished normally and displayed a message saying that the player would restart. The player didn't restart and didn't work anymore. Searching the Web I realized that the same thing happened to many other buyers. I contacted Creative and their solution: they sent me an RMA number and, if the 90 days period was expired, I would have to pay $25. That's incredible. Creative's firmware update program broke my player and I would have to pay if I wanted it fixed!!!!This company isn't what it used to be. So choose another product from a better vendor.
I recently ordered the above product and am very dissatisifed with the results. Pictures are fuzzy and color is bad. Pictures are so small, regardless which of the two settings I use.Also, there is not any other adjustments or options to improve the quality of the pictures.I'm using the Polaroid Spectra Film two pack instant film which was all that was available at Dean's Camera Shop in Omaha. Is there another type of film I should use that would provide better pictures and where in Omaha can it be purchased. Is there any adjustment besides indoor-outdoor range??Val Drumm
Do NOT get this gadget if you are looking for a secure/lockable portable USB storage device for files. The Lexar hype is misleading.It only encrypts individual files (not even folders) using the software package that comes with it. The device is always open (just like a regular USB thumb drive). The only thing the fingerprint reader or password does is open up the software on your PC. Once the software is open, you can unencrypt individual files or use the integrated IE password storer.Whoopee :(So in conclusion, the only thing it is good for is saving IE bookmarks and saving IE browser Web page login passwords.(and goofing around with a finger print reader)
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.
SO FAR THIER IS NO NUMBER FOR SUPPOERT, PIECES ARE MISSING THE SPEAKERS DON'T WORK AND THE STANDS ARE CROOKED.
I do not understand how Carl Zeiss allows its name to be used in such a bad product. I rather use water. Once you apply it, it becomes very hard to take it off... it leaves a film.
some of the items where bent and items not what expected. It will work for no more than I will use it,otherwise it would need to be returned.
This is a great camcorder if you are filming sloths with a tripod. If anything moves, it blurs. The video is noticeably choppy, the stills are blurry. The sound is questionable. You can't fill up a 1 GB memory card on one set of batteries (about 40 minutes). From the time you hit the button to take a picture until it actually takes it is at least 3 seconds. It does not remember settings from power off to power on, I had to set the flash to auto repeatedly.It is small, it is light, it will fit in you pocket. It is actually quite amazing for so small a device.If you are filming for your website, this is cost effective, buy rechargeable batteries. If you are filming for posterity or a DVD to give grandma, don't bother.
I have not received this product but I will return it as soon as it arrives ! The Amazon description is wrong ! It says that the V955 detects "Ku Band", but I just talked to BELTRONICS customer support and they confirmed that the V955 does not detects Ku Band. Please correct the description otherwise it will mislead international customers.
I want to love this little Numie, I really, REALLY do. It fits perfectly in a record crate, and has an overall good feel to it. It can run for quite a long time off of batteries, which is neat. And somehow, it manages to get HUGE sound out of its little built-in speaker. It's held up very well over the past 80 or so hours of usage, even after being toted around and tossed about.HOWEVER, however, as others have mentioned, there is a very noticeable audio quality difficiency with certain frequencies. It's apparent when using the built-in speaker, and totally overwhelming when using headphones or recording (and don't worry, I tried all the outputs, at all different levels with types of equipment). I haven't taken the plunge and replaced the stylus (or even the whole cartridge), because that'd be about 40% of the cost of the entire unit right there. If I knew for sure that that'd solve the problem, though, I'd go for it!Another odd quirk is trying to play records with the unit plugged in and batteries installed. It seems like the RPMs are more apt to drop when in this configuration. It's absolutely not a dealbreaker, as it's super-easy to pop out the batteries when you're not using them, but I thought I'd mention it for anyone else experiencing the same issue. I get pitch-perfect speed when using just the AC adapter -or- just batteries.Ah, Numark PT01... you're such a neat, neat record player. Why can't you just sound a little better!??
Try something else. This is NOT worth it! Dual PC Modem means that the computers must be next to each other, what good is that? Also only works with certain internet services and,of course, it doesn't work with the biggest - AOL (which is what we use). I wound up spending more money to get the right ethernet card and tried going on one of the other services (Yahoo)but still could not get it to work.
I was only able to print about 5 or 6 pictures, before the color on the pictures was very BAD. I know now that I well only buy a true Canon cartridge.What a waste of my money....
Burns more coasters than a London pub. Most disc types will be unreadable on other DVD players. Junk. I am returning mine, but have yet to receive my replacement.
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.
This is the second plasma I have owned. Do not buy this plasma. it is a great size. But the picture quality from dvd and digital cable was really poor black looks poor --artifacting The hum from this plasma is so loud that it can be heared over even med volume. It is the worst plasma i have seen to date.
Worst Product I've ever purchased on here. Pain to setup. Didn't work at all. returning it.
This camera case looks great and is very stylish, but the camera barely fits inside and when you use the camera's wrist strap, the case won't close. The closure is magnetic, so it is often flopping open because the camera is squeezed in there. I like the idea of this case, but it needs to be bigger and fitted to the camera it's sold with.
my zen finally went ka ptt ,bought it this summer,first the screen went dark, a common problem it seems. I could deal with it i just had to learn to navigate with no screen ,but then it started freezin up, the buttons wouldnt work, i would have to turn it off then on again for it to work.Now today i`ve had to reset it several times and now its really froze, wont turn off, no sound no screen, and my pc isnt recognizing the device. NO THANK YOU, enough, finish ,,bye bye zen.. all i can say is do some research before spending your hard earned dough,,which is why im here lookin for a new mp3 player.
Arguably the best photo reproduction in it's price range.... however, the user interface designers are out to lunch.. Very difficult to use with various, non-photo, paper size applications. Cannot feed 4x6 recipe cards from 4x6 tray..... gotta be a picture. removing extra, small cards from main paper tray requires fingers approximately 10 inches long and no more than 1/4 inch in diameter.. forceps are handy. Oh, yeah... just because it won't feed from the 4x6 tray doesn't mean the print doesn't go there unless you change defaults and remember to change them back... Definately suboptimized for photos... my old 700 series gets a higher overall rating... 700 was Not as good on photos but better on everything else..
I think I just had bad luck, but my filter arrived with very loose glass that rattled when you shook it. It was close to falling out so I had to return it. Sounds like this is not common from the other reviews, however.
LOLI know these companies like Epson make money on the ink, but when the Printer WITH this ink cost me $20 less...seems ridiculous. I tossed out my old printer to buy the Epson because the Ink was about $60. I should've checked to see how much replacement ink would cost (d'oh) for the Epson cause it looks like I'll be tossing my Epson in the trash now too. Cheaper to find a brand new printer on sale.
Unfortunately I do not know if the HP PDA or the Targus Card is at fault. I can not get support from Targus, HP or Sprint to help get connected with this device. I can dial-up, however the connection never goes through. Its been 6 months now and I have not been able to get this resolved. Its very frustrating and disappointing.
The item did not work; but to the vendor's credit it was immediately replaced.The replacement stopped wording after a few times as well.
I really like this box except for the WiFi connectivity, and that is a deal breaker. I am sitting 12 feet from my wireless router, and I vary from two to three bars. More importantly, the connection speed is 1 meg, and it's a G router. This means internet usage just plain sucks.I have contacted Digital Gadgets' customer service. They say they are working on the problem. Unfortunately, I have work to do myself, and it involves being able to connect to the internet.I have the feeling that I will be returning this machine to Amazon within the week. The only reason will be the WiFi connectivity, as I'm satisfied with all the rest, even the small keyboard, which took about five minutes to learn.Ubuntu rocks, except for the WiFi thing. Make WiFi connectivity work, and I rate this little box at five stars.Two weeks now, and still no resolution on the connectivity problem. You will not use this box as a netbook as it is currently configured. YouTube does not run without stopping to catch up. Not even audio from NPR will run without stopping to catch up.For as much as I like the rest of the features, this one problem with connectivity renders the box useless.Three weeks now, more or less. Over the past weekend, the reported connection speed jumped to 2 Mb/s. Last night and this morning, the reported speed is 5 Mb/s. Although page loads from sites such as Facebook appear faster, YouTube vids still pause repeatedly. I see no reason to believe that the reported speed is real.As a point of reference, the Dell Inspirion 600m functions as expected while sitting on the same couch connected to the same wireless router running the same vid.I have not attempted to use Skype with the g meso. Until last night, I saw little reason to expect satisfactory performance. With the increase in reported connection speed, I will attempt to use Skype this week, most likely while in Montreal. My expectation is that the performance will be unsatisfactory, but perhaps I'll be pleasantly surprised.To this end, the g meso is quite sufficient for text, and that's about all. I still cannot recommend the machine because of the pitiful WiFi connection speed.The saga is over. On my trip, I was unable to connect to WiFi in RDU. It found the signal, but would not connect. I do not know why. In JFK, it connected, but would not load a page. In Montreal,it connected and occasionally loaded a page. However, the page timeout error was my most common view. In all three instances, people were sitting around me connected and working.When I left Montreal, the machine stayed...in the garbage stream. Enough was enough.
This dongle was something I brought long time back. Writing a review very late and my apologies. This dongle never worked for me. When I placed this to my laptop usb and after running all the installations and instructions.. it just hung my laptop. It would freeze the whole laptop and you cannot do anything else other than hit the restart button ! I tried this on Windows XP and Windows 7.
i purchased this burner after reading the reviews and found out that it won't work with toshiba lap tops. I am currently using sonic dla from toshiba and for some reason i can't format blank discs from sonic or from the nero software supplied with this product. I wish that i could get a refund.
I found that when I attached this filter to my Panasonic micro four thirds lens, it caused ghost images of anything bright in the field of view. I double-checked by removing the filter and - lo - the ghost images were banished.
THIS PRODUCT SHORTED OUT MY DEVICES. not only my 16GB flash drive that i used to back up my files, not only my hp wireless keyboard/mouse, but more importantly, my license key for my expensive music software. FRACKING A. if you're stuck on getting a powered usb hub, be very careful. don't buy cyberpower.
I also had the handle go kaput. However, I contacted Wenger and got no response back. Have contacted them again... Still hoping for a response and replacement. Considering what I paid for this laptop bag, I expected it to last much longer and am very unhappy that I got less than 1 year out of it. I liked the bag very much which is why I gave it any stars. It has a lot of storage and is better than any other options I have seen, but is ridiculous to last this short a time for this price. This seller rips you off on shipping, too! $20 to ship a 5 pound bag? I bought it from the same seller a year ago and it was a rip off then. But like I said, it was the best option then. I would not buy it again.
I've traveled frequently and carry my iQue 3600. I have gone through two of these units. I replaced the first one when the plastic portion of the tip of the power port connector broke off. It looked like a case of material fatigue. However I recommend caution on inserting/removing the connector in your vehicle's power port to ensure it doesn't break its tip. Easy does it with inserting/removing the power connection. On the second unit, the cam lock (on the lever that tightens the cup up on the windshield) has worn out through use and now won't tighten up enough to create sufficient suction to hold the mount against the windshield. I tried to find a way to adjust it using a shim but have not found a good solution. An adjustment capability to compensate for normal wear on the cam would help a lot. An alternate design which uses a screw mechanism to tighten the cup up against the windshield would be a big plus because cam wear wouldn't be a factor. Other observations are that on rental cars they often swipe the inside of the windshield with a cleaner that leaves a soap film residue which prevents a good suction cup seal. I usually have to wipe a spot clear to create a place where it will stick. Also in high summer heat if you've gotten the mount to stick to the windshield by moistening the inside of the cup (not much wetness is required) the heat may cause the moisture to evaporate out which then causes the mount to fall off the windshield. Finally, some windshields, for example, on the Chevy Trailblazer SUV, have a very slight curve to them that can be hard to see. So on those vehicles it can be hard to find a place to the left of the driver's vision where the mount will stick. In conclusion, I have used this windshield mount frequently and in general have had good experiences with it. It holds the iQue 3600 very securely in the holder itself. That is not an issue. However it could be improved if there was some way to get user feedback to Garmin.
Well, it sucks because it doesnt work. I just got mine today, and it simply doesnt work, the usb is crap. Im not totally bummed about it because i only spent 1.00 on this thing. Just thought id give upcoming buyers a heads up.
Terrific sound, great fit -- but I'm going to have to toss mine. I am a profuse sweater and these headphones make a perfect seal with my ears once I get going. In other words, I can't hear a thing except the popping of my own sweat with each step. I end up taking them out to let them dry. This seal is probably why they sound so good, but for people who sweat heavily, find something else. (I'm still looking....)
I typically take 300 to 400 photos daily when traveling with no problems unless using frequent flash. Perfect spare battery during heavy use with flash. Also nice when traveling and I forget to recharge a battery.NEW INFORMATION Jan 2013: I have purchased these Lenmar batteries, 2 or 3 a year since March 2009. The quality has diminished significantly with my orders of July 2012 and November 2012. Although I have not done volume photo shoots (Christmas, weddings, traveling) during 2012, my batteries did not last long. Since November I have had to rotate the 3 batteries I purchased on Nov.12th during any situation using flash. I was only able to take at most a dozen photos using flash with freshly charged batteries. Now I get 3 flash photos with a freshly charged battery before my camera does not respond. VERY DISAPPOINTING. I have switched to another brand.
2 years ago, bought the WPC11 card and the BEFW11S4 router for my home laptop running WinXP. Worked good at first, but then things went downhill fast.I think the driver has issues with WinXP. When you install the driver, WinXP notifies you that the driver has not been certified with WinXP. The Linksys manual tells you to click the &quot;continue anyway&quot; button. (this *should* scare you) As my WinXP changed (via automatic and manually pulled in updates), my card became more and more finicky... to the point it is basically unusable.Current set of problems:a) dropped connections.. inconsistent on how to solve. Sometimes I boot up and the card can't find the DHCP server and get's an unusable Autoconfiguration IP address.. which you have to reboot (ipconfig /release; ipconfig /renew does not help). Sometimes, I have to completely reinstall the driver. But, then things go ill later that day. Sometimes, the DHCP server is contacted, but no IP address is obtained (though the router says it served one up to the card). Sometimes, when the machine goes into standby or hibernation, the connection is completely hosed, and the card says it can't see any signal whatsoever. SOmetimes you can pull out the card, and reinsert, and an IP will be grabbed.. sometimes not. Sometimes rebooting helps, sometimes not. VERY FRUSTRATING.b) configuration utility does not tell you which networks are available. I use my laptop all over Stanford's campus, which has several different networks (ie EE building has a different network with unique SSID than the CS building, etc). It would be nice to choose from the network of your choice... but, you have to know the SSID (even though the SSID's are broadcasted). This is a pain.c) poor reception. On campus, folks with laptops sitting right next to me will get great reception, while my signal strength teeters from 0-10%.. incurring lots of dropped connections. So, I'd get slow response.. plus when remotely logged into some UNIX boxes.. I'd have to completely reconnect. Now, I have a new Dell Inspirion 5100 with a built in receiver.. and my signal strength in my own home blows away my HP with the Linksys WPC11... and the Dell's antennae is internal, which typically reduces reception.Anyway, my card WPC11 is hitting the garbage can, and I'm spending the extra dough to get a Cisco card. Saving 2 hours a day in reboots, hangs, dropped connections, and driver reinstallations will more than pay for the extra $40 bucks i'll spend on Cisco. (BTW- unless they fired all the Linksys employees and scrapped the Linsys designs, I think it will be a while before teh Linksys/Cisco merger trickles quality into the Linksys product line.
This Sony earphone is a nightmare to use. The earbuds are too big and the clips don't fit properly. Its a nusiance to get them on and they don't always stay on.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;The price was good, but if they don't fit, whats the point.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;Pass on these earphones!
Length:: 0:34 MinsThinking I was protecting my Canon lens, I used this filter for a very long time. Turns out, I've been doing a disservice to this good quality lens (Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6) with an uncoated filter. It is better to use no filter than this piece of glass.I recently compared several filters in an extreme flare test. This Tiffen filter did not do very well. The attached video tells the picture story. The two very expensive filters, both multi-coated, added almost no flare in the test. This filter added two large flare blobs in the lower corner.The set up was my Canon 7D and Canon f2.8 24-70mm zoom lens at f 2.8 and 28mm, pointed at a black card in a dark room. I aimed an LED flashlight directly at the lens from the lower right hand corner. This is probably the worst case scenario for creating flare in an image. I took successive pictures with no filter and then the test filters. The video shows the results.I was surprised how little flare this lens had in this particular test - this is one very well coated and baffled lens. The best filter in the test was the B+W XS-Pro Clear UV Haze filter. It generated a very small amount of additional flare in the corner and a very tiny amount in the middle of the image. Compared to the Heliopan, which came in second, both filters performed remarkably well. The B+W filter is about half the price of the Heliopan, so I would go with the B+W. For comparison, I tested two less expensive filters I had on hand. The Tiffen UV Protection filter added two big areas of flare. The Canon UV Haze filter fared the worse with a lot of big flare blobs added to the image.The B+W filter is four times the cost of this Tiffen. Unfortunately, this is a case of you get what you pay for. My conclusion is to either use no protective filter, or purchase the B+W. This Tiffen filter degrades the quality of a fine lens.B+W 72mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)
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.
this junk was with nice 3-color LED light, aluminum enclosure, three cables for USB and power connecting. but on the 2nd time when tried to connect the USB, the smaller one just fell off and rattled inside. found the connector was not even soldered properly. once it came off, nothing worked again.this piece of junk was one of the worst products of the 2.5" external hard drive enclosure.stay away from it; no just run away from the seduction of the Venus, and only accept its GO!GO! warning.
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.
First, it wasn't complete fit with my travelmate 371.After fully charged, it only lasted for 2 hours undernormal use (my old battery can go for 4 hours at least).Finally, it stop working after 2 weeks. No matter howI try, it won't charge anymore. Fifty dollars for 2 weeks !!
The router as a basic platform for browsing the web and recieving email works allright. If thats all you want to do and you want both the wireless and hardwired abilities in one package.. this is an acceptable product.Its hardware offers pretty much every feature you could imagine would be packaged into a device like this save one, which is QoS (quality of serivce) i.e. the ability to limit specific users to specific speeds.. but as this is not found in any comparable competitors products its not a big loss...The problem comes in with their firmware. To put it simply you could consider this device to be in beta testing at the firmware level... at BESTWhile the problems won't be seen with simple mail, web and messaging software.. it gets alot stickier with persistent connections... i.e. chatrooms, conferencing, and games. If the wireless module is enabled, it will 'hang' roughly 2-3 seconds after each minute. It only does this when wireless is active. Its a firmware issue dealing with the searching for new clients that they haven't ironed out (and who knows if they ever will, its already been through 12 firmware revisions)similarly, the current firmware lacks the ability to set the MTU (packet size) which again while it won't interfere with your email will cause a game to crash out eventually as the packet size is nonstandard (i.e. not 1500) and eventually persistant connections will die with packet fragmentation. Again their customer support acknowledges this is a problem with their firmware but cannot say when it will be fixed.In the end, on their customer support's own reccomendation, i had to take the device back and am using their normal 4 port router (no problems) with their seperate wireless access point (no problems)... its a shame they can't get their act together and successfully combine two of their own products into one box
Thinks my street is 50 feet before it actually is, therefore recalculates before the turn.If I go a different route, it continually tries to get me to make a "U" turn.Instead of shortest or fastest route, it may pick one that is very roundabout (you should see how it wants me to drive home from work).Maps need to be updated more often. Street Atlas or Streets and Maps do a better job of being updated...I'd use them except I don't want to tie up a PC just to drive across town.It might work well for cross country, for me, it's an expensive toy that I have yet to develop trust in.
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.
the radio is great, but when i put my ipod in it plays a song for 30 seconds and then pauses it. i dont know why it does this, but it is frustrating that this was the main reason to buy it and i cannot listen to my ipod! BUYER BEWARE!
The speakers work fine for an office, when they work. My first unit burned out after about 1 month (smell of melted plastic, volume control no longer works with the setting stuck at the loudest level). The unit was promptly replaced under warranty (90-day). The second unit only lasted about 1 week before the same thing happened. (I'm using the speakers with an iPOD mini and have the unit plugged into a surge protector.) At this point, shipping costs for warranty replacement have totaled more than 1/2 the unit cost.
I had this thing for one week before one of the two fans stopped working and I was met with the same overheating problems I was hoping this thing would help me get over.
It didn't cost much, I realize, but still was expensive for an item that simply didn't work. Idea was to use it in Europe to plug in electrical appliances that are 120. But, no dice.
Usually I am extremely happy with purchases from Amazon, and if a product is defective, they make the situation right. There is always an exception to every rule and this is it. The negative reviews are correct; the replacement batteries don't work and you cannot ship them back to Amazon. You are stuck with no way to get a refund on your money! I ordered replacement batteries for an APC Back UP RS 1500 and an APC Back Up XS 1000, both batteries being manufactured by APC. The cost was was $156.56 which I might as well have flushed down the toilet. Knowing that there is no way to remedy the situation if the product is defective, Amazon should not be selling this item. Also, as other's have mentioned, if Amazon can ship them to you, why can't they accept them back? The situation most definitely changes my opinion about purchasing from Amazon.
They sent me a cable that was close but it did not fit my phone. A waste of time and money! There was no option for negative stars.
I'm very disappointed with the quality of this unit.First, only after only a few months of use, the color tone of the picture would change every 20 minutes or so. It would &quot;jump&quot; into a darker/color richer tone. I never had the time to have this fixed.Now after 13 months the unit stopped playing altogether, displaying the error code &quot;F07&quot;.When you search the web you will find this is not an uncommon issue with the Panasonic players, and it requires to be serviced by a professional.It is just not money you want to spend after using it for just one year.A big thumb down and I will not be buying a Panasonic again.
This worked fine at first but after a few months, the charger could not hold the AAA batteries in place. The spring mechanisms failed for 3 out of the 4 positions that would hold the AAA batteries. Thus, I could no longer charge the AAA batteries. Then after a while, the charger just quit working all together.
The memory card would never format in my camera, although several others could. Good news...I sent it back!
I put it on my camera and then removed it only once, the threads on this filter came right out.
I was a big Diamond fan. I bought one of the first Diamond MP3 32 meg players almost two years ago. I loved it. I recently bought a RioVolt and was *very* satisfied.Then I broke a wire in the little remote control cable. After far too many emails to an unbelievably un-responsive Sonic Blue support organization, I realized I would never be able to talk with a human being about getting a replacement either via email or phone. I just got pre-formatted 'Robomail' responses telling me to blindly PUT MY CREDIT CARD NUMBER IN AN UNENCRYPTED EMAIL, and they'd bill me for an item I do not know they have, for a cost they would not state. Tell me, how can a company that makes *great* products be so short-sighted? I would not have bought my Acura, however well made it was, and for any price, however low, if I thought the support component of the organization wouldn't have been there when I needed it. Obviously, I will never buy another SonicBlue/Diamond product again.
i purchased these headphones with some well earned pepsi stuff points. it took me forever to get these dang things. for the first 2 weeks they were great, i absolutly loved them. the sound was crystal clear and the bass was great. then the side of the left ear piece popped off. i tried to fix it myself with super glue but there just wasn't enough surface area for it to stay on. to make things worse, i couldn't get a refund or replacement because i made my purchase with pepsi points. i would never purchase this item again and i would highly dissuade anyone from buying them.
I read the reviews before I bought these headphones and I noticed a lot of people saying they broke easily. I figured I would give them a try anyway. Sure enough about a month later the left earbud came apart. So while they're cheap, they're poorly made.
Burned several discs and applied full-surface labels. Didn't work in any of 3 players. Have burned a bunch since then w/out labels, and they seem to be OK. But if they're anything like the CDRs from Memorex, the without-label surfaces will chip away within a year and render the DVDs useless.Anyway, when we buy a spindle of any blank media, we shouldn't have to wonder if the first 5 or 10 are going to be trial runs. I guess I have bought this brand so many times because of the price/quantity relationship at local stores. I'm ready to switch to something more reliable.
I purchased this RF remote extender and an extra battery transmitter.In either of the two locations, I have very limited success. I have to hold the remote a special way and only in one or two positions at both locations. This is not a product I would recommend.Location #1 has only a framed wall between the transmitter and receiver. Location #2 has a block wall between the two... in either case, this product should work a lot better.
I have gone through two pairs of these, each pair loses sound in the right ear bud after two months of use. I have used them with the ipod and zune and they just wear out. They are not worth the money.
You may want to think hard before you buy this or any other expensive Dlink product.I purchased my dlink 6620 1.5 years ago. The camera has developed a CCD imaging problem that always places 'purple' diagonal lines at the top of the screen.I wanted to try and have my $700.00 6620 fixed. I called Dlink and their tech support gave me an RMA procedure. I was then informed, later via EMAIL that my 6620 was out-of-warranty. I knew this and the Tech support people knew this! Yet they gave me an RMA number. I was ready to ship it back but decided to call Dlink again.The RMA department told me that the technical department never checks if a product is in warranty. What a way to run a company. Dlink also said that they have no repair department, they just exchange (refurbished) cameras, if under warranty.I then asked the RMA department if they would sell me a refurbished unit. They said NO. I then spoke with customer service. They said maybe I could buy a refurbished unit for up-to 75% of the original price. I was later informed, via EMAIL, that this was not allowed.So the message is DO NOT buy Dlink cameras if you need them to work beyond the warranty period!The RMA department Email is below:------Hi Jim its out of warranty and we wont be able to service it. You could speak to as many Technicians but we still cant service your Product.Thank YouJ TRMA------
I've been a network engineer for over 10 yrs. I've worked w/ routers, switches, etc. I'm even certified. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the worst piece of hardware ever released by a company! It wouldn't work at my father's house on DSL at ALL! We called Tech Supp. &quot;we'll call you back in 3 hrs.&quot; they said. Mind you.. no call back was given! Brought it back to my house to try it there on cable. OK, the Internet link worked, but wireless still doesn't. I'm even using a brand new Linksys PC card! It links, but won't get a DHCP address (renew, release, nothing helps!). Now, trust me, I KNOW what I'm doing! The Router config says my channel range is &quot;out of range&quot; and can only be from 14 to 14 (some range!). The book says it can only be from 1 to 11?? So, I set the channel to 14, but still get the error (expected), set it to disabled, still get the error, reset, reboot, re-seat.... error, error, error!!! Is LinkSys starting a new dept. called Quality Control this year? OK, yes, some people say they've gotten it to work. That's great. But I don't have a subnetted network here!!! This is not rocket science, but it's like shooting in the dark whether people are successfull with this thing or not!
I've had this computer for about a year now and 6 months into having it, I've had nothing but problems. HP has poor customer service and the people don't know what they are talking about. I brought it to my computer care center at school when HP told me that my hard drive had crashed and been erased and said I had nothing left on the computer and they would have to rebuild it. The computer center showed me, that by pulling out a bad stick of RAM that all my files and programs were still on my computer and nothing had been erased, I had a bad stick of RAM. However, the customer service people insisted that I was going to have to rebuild my whole computer. Maybe they should learn some more about the things they are handling...I also have a printer by HP that refuses to work on a regular basis. Just bad products overall...save yourself and don't buy an HP.
There seems to be a glitch in Amazon.com's system. I've ordered these directly and through several &quot;new and used&quot; distributors listed here... and I always get standard tapes instead of silver. AVOID!
This maching worked great until 1 month ago. I've had it for 16 months so it's past warranty. Only records 1 out of 10 attempts. Very frustrating.I'm not sure if it's worth getting fixed.
Just ordered this back in June and had to return it in July as the back strap is beginning to fray.. Basically, this is a backpack made by Targus for HP. If you open it, it is fairly basic and I am not 100% if it is waterproof. I returned it as I discovered the strap issue beginning to develop within 2 weeks and Amazon was efficient in processing my retun. I bought an Adidas Chapman bag as a replacement. Far more comfortable and convenient.
Amazing tv.... while it worked. After 16 months my wife and I were watching The Office (in HD of course) and the screen turned into a blocky green mess for a split second and shut off completely. Samsung was nice enough to extend the warranty AFTER I had the local recommended repairmen say that he had seen a thousand of these models with the same problems. I called Samsung and insisted that they should own up to their manufacturing defects and they did (make sure you get to the second line of their customer service -the "ECR", they can do a lot more to help you). We have had a total of 3 seperate repair visits (very nice guys) and numerous parts ordered over the course of a month - This would of cost way more than the actual cost of the tv when it was new if I had paid out of my own pocket. They have replaced every internal part of the tv and it still is useless. It is now looking as if Samsung will be purchasing us a new tv. If it still worked and there were not countless other internet forums devoted to Samsungs faulty DLP, then I would give this product a 5 start rating. A 5 star product for the first year, then it might as well be a 56" brick. One star from me because I cannot give it a negative score.
This item does not even work, The battery icon on my Ipod just blinked like something bad was happening to it. Don't buy
Got this for a Christmas present. Plugged it into my Dell Inspiron laptop and it lit up, detected and I was able to plug a keyboard and mouse in and then blamo it died. No light no nothing. Tried on several other computers and the thing is dead. Lasted a whole 8 seconds.Very cheap - get what you pay for I guess.I would advise to stay clear.
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.
they adversitse at a good price then charge you a ridiculous amount for shipping. Not good business.
My 37 in.with built in dvd Magnavox is only 18 months old and it won't turn on.I have 5 very dissapointed children.THe red light stays on but the TV won't turn on.Can anyone help me with the problem .From what I have been reading this is a common problem with the Magnavox.Is there a recall?Is there a fix that I can try..?ThankYou so much for your help.JP
this seller does not follow through on amazons cancellation policy. the policy states that if the buyer cancels the order prior to shipment, then that cancellation will be honored.....NOT BY THIS SELLER IT WASN'T!i contacted amazon and the seller. amazon checked that the order had not been shipped and assured me that the cancellation would be honored. unfortunately, although i immediately emailed the seller, the following is taken directly from her email response."Because, I did not update my list of Sold items until last night as I had gone to the PO before they closed, then had to go into town to do some shopping.After I came home, put all of the groceries & what-not away, then fed my critters, I went online & updated my Sold items list, then saw your email.I don't know what to do about this at the moment since it is already in the process of coming to you.Dee* " Sold by: WitchOnWheelssounds like a personal problem to me, not a responsible business owners response to a customer.well, gee, Dee, how about honoring your commitment to amazon and me, the buyer? sounds like a good start to me. that boxed order still sits in my cars floorboard...unopened!i will never buy from this seller again and i'm seriously considering my faith in amazon, also.
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.
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.
I bought this product for my nephew for Christmas and also decided to buy one for myself. I thought something was wrong with the unit because I could only play one cd before it showed an error message and not function. I sent it back to the manufacturer and they replaced it. The same thing happened with the new cd player. I then realized that the first player was not a fluke, the product is manufactured so poorly, it drains batteries so quickly, as to render it useless. By the way, my nephew had the same experience. Three for three. Memorex should be ashamed.
While I agree that these headphones do not slip out of my ears, after very little use they literally hurt my ears. My tragus (small bump in front of the ear canal) is sore for about an hour after using these headphones for maybe... 2 hours. I have thrown these out and have bought different headphones. I highly reccomend people to NOT use these.Also, it might be environmental, but I was constantly getting static shocks from these headphones. ...as I said, it might be environmental, but I've never had this problem before and it's really annoying (and slightly painful) to be shocked on in the inner ear.Worst pair of headphones I have ever used.
I am currently using a WNR834M RANGEMAX Next Wireless Router with a WN511T RANGEMAX Next Wireless Notebook Adapter and a WN311T RANGEMAX Next Wireless PCI Adapter. All of the equipment has the latest firmware and software utilities available from Netgear's website. I currently have no other wireless devices connected to my network. I also can only see a couple of networks near my home. They only have at most a 30% signal. So I do not believe I am getting any interference from those networks. I have also turned off anything in my home that gives off a signal.I am unable to stream music from one wireless device to the other without the song skipping. Also if I attempt to surf the internet while doing this the connection speed varies greatly and if I do a constant ping I fail to get a response about 50% of the time from the router itself. The same symptoms occur if I transfer any data from one wireless device to the other. The box states I should be able to do all of these simultaneously and much more. As far as online gaming is concerned some games will not even connect due to the packet lose that is occurring. If I plug both computers directly into the router without using the wireless everything works fine.I have 8 years experience in the IT field and have tried several different troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue. I have tried adjusting security settings, channels, radio frequency, MTU size, wireless optimization settings, and more. Nothing has solved the issue. As a last resort I decided to call Netgears 24/7 support line to see if someone could offer up another idea. After repeating several of the steps already mentioned the technician in India admitted she could not help me any further and a higher level technician would be calling me in the next 24 to 48 hours to assist me in resolving the issue. I have not had a call back yet.When I hook up my old WRT54g Linksys 802.11b/g router to my WMP11 Wireless-B PCI adapter and my WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook adapter I have a more stable local area network.I will be returning all 3 of these Netgear products.
Purchased the booster to supplement an unsatisfactory BEFWS1145 wireless router and access point.. not only did the product not work well, it resulted in markedly worse performance.. I obtained a second booster and had the same problem.. my suggestion?? pull cable and save your money as in my opinion, the products are unsatisfactory.
I would not get this if you lose the key you are out of luck because no other keys will unlock the 2nd lock. I thought I was geting a good set of handcuffs but this are not it.
I bought this MP3 player for my wife a year ago. Within the first month she was having problems with it freezing. The customer service person said to take the battery out and restart it(which required a glasses repair kit for a screwdriver that small). This became a monthly routine until recently when it would stop playing out of one headphone (tried multiple headphones) and it never worked. Since the 1 year warranty is up Sandisk has offered NO help. I would NOT recomend this product the system freezes, sound quality is Average (when working), and it is a pain to use the multiple software programs to load the different files onto it (MP3, .jpg, mass files, etc.).
Skip-protection is at best - REALLY BAD! The only time it doesn't skip is when it's turned off! My old Sony 10-second ESP CD player doesn't skip like this thing. LCD display fractured while in use in my car. Just sitting on the seat! Couldn't take the 90 degree heat. I do not recommend this product to anyone who uses it while in motion (moving around, walking, jogging, in the car, etc.), only to those who are sitting down with the unit on a table or desk!
I've been buying SONY products for 30 years and I've never been as disappointed as I am with this product of theirs.Besides the fact that I have yet to figure out why the speakers cut-out periodically... (SONY says I probably need to send it back to be checked) I think this receiver is overly complex and hard to use. Almost nothing about it, except the basic controls, seem to be intuitive. If I could send it back for a refund I would.
After a week of use the auto focus quite working. I really liked the camera but was dissapointed with the auto focus failure. Had to return for repair.
The quality of the materials and craftsmanship of the pouch is what I was expecting from a Lowepro product. The design is not.The main camera compartment is accessed only through a zipper that invariable gets stuck on the interior flaps to prevent the cover to open too much. The front pocket (where you would put the extra battery, etc) has a velcroed flap and a zipper (!) why?. It doesn't make sense. The velcroed flap should be on the main camera compartment to allow for a quick access option to the camera, not for the accessories.As of now, every time I want to take the camera out for a quick picture, I'm fumbling with the silly zippers (getting them stuck and unstucking them until the compartment opens up wide enough to pull the camera out take the picture and put the camera back in, and then fumble again with the zippers to close it. I would expect to have the zippers for long term storage, but to have a velcroed flap for quick (one handed!) in and out photo taking.The 3 accesories I have (2 extra memory cards and extra battery) don't have room enough to be stored side by side (this compartment is too small) so they stuck up vertically, creating this really bulky camera pouch that doesn't quite have a dominant shape, such as flat shape, instead it takes the form and size of a softball that makes it awkard to carry and stash away in your bag or put inside you jacket pocket.The belt strap is the better on of all the pouches I've seen, since it allows you to put the pouch into your belt easily.I'm dissapointed, to say the least.Right now, I'm looking for a replacement pouch, because this one will not do.
Same problem as everyone else, after 3 months started flashing "Loading", at first once in a while then permanently. wont even go away when unplugged. JVC support non-exsting, their answer send it to a repair center at your expense not sure when we'll get to it. The product is defective, JVC should be embarassed. finally took it back to SEARS, they wont replace it, the unit is 4 months old, but they did have me take it to their repair center, where they are not sure it will be repaired because it's out of the store warranty. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT IT"S PURE GARBAGE. I will never buy another JVC product.
When I called tech support after I couldn't make it work, they said I need 98 SE. I chose this card because the tech data lists win 98, 98 SE, 2000.
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.
I got this and it seemed like the right item. The box packaging was for HWU8DD, then opened it, tried to use it, and WHOOPS! Looks like Hawking decided to put the model HWU8DDA. Mac only model! However the packaging said "Windows Vista" the drivers say "Windows Vista" and the loose paper said "Windows Vista", however the HWU8DDA is NOT PC compatible. Lovely! I'm now stuck with a $60 worthless device. Or maybe I'll convert to Mac after 20 years, just to use this.....
I got the products because my son's movies had minor scratches, this did NOT do anything not even cleaned the disc's!
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.
When I got these and installed them I felt like I just finished installing my home theater system! There are so many wires to this 2.1 system! Unnecessary! Plus, the speakers hiss when nothing is playing, even when they're turned off! Altec Lansing generally have good products but I don't know where they went wrong with this one.
I encountered problems installing this product on several windows XP computers. I spoke with their tech support.... What a joke. The software caused a problem with my computer. It constantly asked for new hardware installation. Tech support said it was not their problem I must contact my manufacture. Magellan technical support had no interest in helping me. I don't know it they understood me as they had a heavy accent and had trouble understanding my name (Steve). Do not buy!!!!!
On the last day of my trip to Costa Rica I clicked the shutter on a Canon G9 and it beeped several times at me. I tried again, same response. I checked screen and it read "Card Locked". Back in the car I tried everything from setting and unsetting the little lock tab to a new battery. I couldn't display any of the 100 +/- photos taken, shoot anymore, or even access functions like "format".Back home neither of our computers recognize it as a device, and my wife's camera simply says "no memory card" when I try it there.All photos are lost and I am returning this "dead piece of plastic" tomorrow. I would love to see some statistics on how often this happens and if any brand is more reliable. Trip was great otherwise.
This is stranded aluminum wire. Aluminum is 1.58 times more restive than copper. Thus a 1/0 AWG aluminum wire is approximately equivalent to a 2 AWG copper wire. This may make a world of difference in your application!Additionally, others have stated this wire appeared to be less than 1/0 AWG. I measured the core diameter with my caliper and it appeared almost exactly .325 inch (1/0 AWG) (it's always tough measuring stranded accurately). So at least you know the product's labeled gauge is correct.Do a quick search for "aluminum vs copper conductivity" for more properties of aluminum vs copper wires to see if this suits your application.
First off the thing has a battery life of about 4-6 hours. Ok I thought I'll use the power adapter... doesn't work, just doesnt work.The skipping: I did the tap test and yes it did skip, was there a switch on the bottom as advertised for ESP? no! the manual says there is, but there isn't, it's utter bull. Don't waste your monmey or your time, my friend has the same player and same problems.
I am a college student, and I haven't had a good experience with this printer. I had a Lexmark for about a year, which was fast, but low quality and unreliable. When the cartridge ran out on that, I bought the HP 5650 instead. I've had it for about a month, and although setup was easy and the quality is very high, this is NOT A GOOD PRINTER FOR STUDENTS! Even on fast draft printing quality, it takes at least a minute to print a full page of text. The quality of the printing is very good, but it is EXTREMELY slow, even compared to most cheaper printers. The claim of 21 ppm is laughable. I think you'd need about 30 of these to get 21 pages in a minute.
I always thought Antec products are well made and designed. Because this unit is made of high quality materials, I had assumed it was cooling my laptop, but I always had an unease feeling about it. After reading Matthew Sai's review, I finally realize my fear was right. He is right on the money! This cooler pulls the air aways from the bottom of the laptop and exhaust the air through the underbody of this product. If you have a laptop that has cooling fans, this is probably NOT the ideal product for you. Most laptops with fans actually suck the air from the bottom of the laptop and exhaust the air throught the sides or back of the laptop (I have a Compaq V2000 series and a IBM ThinkPad, both pull the air from the bottom of the laptop) This creates a vacuum as a Matthew Sai has indicated. The underbody of my ThinkPad is flushed, having the laptop fan and this cooler's fan fighting for air has caused the ThinkPad to run hotter than without this cooler. The underbody of my Compaq is grooved, so vacuum problem doesn't hurt as much, therefore it cools my laptop a little bit, but not enough in my opinion. If this unit had a switch to change the direction of airflow, I would give it a 5 star rating...To summarize: if your laptop has no fan at all, this should help cooling a lot. If your laptop has grooved bottom and also has its own fan(s) drawing air from the bottom, this unit won't cool much. If your laptop has a flushed bottom and also has its own fan(s), DO NOT buy this...
Very floppy..does not fit in the ear canal so it just flops around. The sound was ok but it is just not a secure fit and you can't get it to fit.
The shipping driver for W2K does not support hardware acceleration. NVidia has a beta driver, but it is really buggy, and Diamond/S3 has not announced any plans for their own driver.If you need hardware acceleration in Windows 2000, this is not the card for you!
The folding headband for this headset is nicely engineered. But don't buy this headset expecting it to be foldable to a small size for carrying with your laptop, in your carry-on bag, etc. The cord is *extremely* long--maybe 10ft (why?)--and attached to it is a plastic filter/converter box that is nearly the size of the AC power brick on my laptop power cord. By the time you have it all wrapped up for stowage the entire package is just as large as the conventional headset I was replacing with this purchase--even with the headset folded.
I was a little disappointed with the Flip camera; True, It is very easy to use and a very clear image, but after you shoot an hour of movie, that is when your odyssey begins, You cannot create a good quality movie disk on your own, to show and see in your DVD or TV. Yes you could go to a specific store so they could create a DVD for you. Incredibly I have been to a few stores and they do not know anything about this camera, and on "Best Buy", they informed me that they could do it, but they will charge me $99.00; all I coud do at that moment was laugh.It is really frustrating and if I could I would return it and never bother with it again.If you do not create a DVD from the movie you took, you could never clear the memory and could not shoot another hour later on!What kind of a deal is this???
We hooked it up and it worked great for 1 week. We can't send it back because we thought it was great and tossed the packing.
I was excited to receive this item as I have lost two lens caps in the past. As soon as I took it out of the package I immediately attached it following the instructions to the letter. There is no problem with the sticky part staying put on the lens cap. The problem is with the little string that is attached to the elastic band. The second time I removed the lens cap from the camera, the little string disconnected from the elastic. So now I have a little string hanging from the lens cap that isn't attached to anything. This is a cheap piece of junk! Don't buy it!
I have tried these on 3 different computers. I have not yet found one on which they will work. Mine say 4X, so maybe they are not identical.
I suppose if you had the most rudimentary setup of a cable box, TV, VCR and DVD player, this remote might be worth considering. However, it doesn't work well at all with new TV's, sophisticated receivers, etc. This remote wasn't state of the art in 2004 when it was manufactured.The buttons are pre-programmed, meaning you can only reprogram those buttons that have been assigned to a particular type of component. No new buttons can be added to a layout and you cannot rename them, other than by choosing between a couple of defaults already programmed in. I tried multiple times to give a button a custom name, save it and it would never show.The real killer of the whole deal is the fact that it doesn't recognize the signals from my remotes, so it won't learn anything. I don't know if it's a defect or what, but it's not worth the hassle to find out. I'd rather spend the money and get a Harmony Remote that actually works right.
Not a Belkin product. Belkin cables have lifetime warranty and have stamped and molded Belkin logo. Product was a generic manufacturer USB cable, not the higher quality heavier gauge Belkin product. Amazon was fantastic with prompt, free return service.
I only used the camcorder once and recorded about 35 minutes of video. I was impressed with the quality of both the video and sound. It played back really well on my television, but when I tried to download the videos to computer I got audio but was NEVER able to obtain video. Although I followed the manufacturers directions for downloading the video files, which required downloading the software to my computer, it never worked. The problem was most likely in the camcorder software itself because after attempting to download several times the camera will no longer even come on. Upon contacting customer support they insisted that it was not a problem with the camcorder but was a problem with my batteries. However, I changed batteries 5 times to make sure the batteries were fresh and it still would not work. And I still do not have my videos. I sent the camera back. Although the concept is a good one, I think I'll stick to a higher-end camera.
I purchased one of these about 6 months ago. I was initially very pleased with it, but it now tracks really poorly, leading to annoying pixelation, even on brand-new disks. I wouldn't recommend it given the failures mentioned in other reviews.
I plugged the 120 WD Passport into my G4 Mac and it didn't work. I then called WD technical support, waited on hold for 40 minutes and found out that an additional power cord would be needed (which isn't in stock). The WD representative admitted that sometimes laptops do not work with this product. If you want to use this device on a Mac for portable service, just recognize that you might have problems. I am returning mine for a refund.
First, the good: This keyboard has a nice design, though big. Additionally, the keyboard feel is very good, especially during that first 6 months. The choice of colors is GREAT. And the the dial to choose brightness level is so wonderful it is the reason I bought the keyboard.Now, the bad: The most important thing about an illuminated keyboard is the ILLUMINATION (after basic workability). This keyboard's "Laser Etched" keys will "wear off" within a year. WHAT happens then is you see a blueish blob showing up at all times where those letters used to be. I find that more than mildly annoying. The keyboard looks ten years old in one year. If you turn the backlighting off, then you just see a whitish blob where the letter used to be nicely etched. For a $50 to $100 keyboard, this is not acceptable. My non-illuminated Dell freebie keyboard is better.Travel of keys: Like another reviewer mentioned, the travel on the keyboard is a lot like the older IMB keyboards. If you like that, you will like this keyboard. I did like the keyboard "feel" at first. However, this is my second complaint about this keyboard. It gets mushy over time. After 6 to 9 months, you will find that the keys don't go strait up and down, but will wiggle during that considerable travel time (of the key). SO, what is at first a pleasant deep key travel with good tactile feel becomes a mushy mess of letters...about the same as my freebie Dell keyboard *(yuck).So, the keyboard lacks usable illumination and functionality *(over time). I can't think of two worse attributes of a keyboard. So, be weary.By the way, a friend has had the Logitech Illuminated keyboard for two years and the thing still looks brand new... no wear, great illumination and a nice feel as you type.
Barely used this printer at all for over a year and then kicked back into photography mode again and the printer prints horrible horizontal banding in every photo I print. Ink cartridges are a pain in the ass to get as you cannot buy them in stores and they are expensive as hell and the paper loader fails and requires cleaning in order for it to work properly. Skip Epson all together and go with another brand, their printers get consistently worse reviews than competing serious photographer photo printers.
Unfortunately, we were ones who paid the 400 bucks for this POS from Meade. Meade seems to be hit or completely miss on their products... and usually a big miss on service. This thing sort of wanted to work out of the box, then decided it didn't want to. It won't find jack in the sky. I own 4 telescopes, and a couple are Meade. So, I'm not going to put them down completely. This device however shouldn't have ever hit the floor. I hope I'm saving someone a big headache and a few bucks. I thought of selling mine on ebay, but I'd just be doing something wrong. Basically, I've got a 400 piece of trash.
First of all, I would like to announce that with this model, Sony started manufacturing their cameras in China. I had bought the DSC W5 for my father over a year ago and a DSC W80 for my sister 6 months ago, and both were made in Japan, and both have functioned flawlessly. Not the case with the DSC W90. If you don't believe that China's incredibly high acceptable defect rate doesn't affect Sony's quality, read on.Keep in mind that I bought this camera new and have taken meticulous care of it, keeping it protected in a padded Sony case away from extremes of temperature or humidity. Within the first 2 months of ownership, I used the camera twice. The first time I used it was on a trip to Washington, DC, where it functioned well (I took 30 to 40 pictures). However, on my second trip, I went to Atlanta, and after taking about 20 pictures, the camera shut off with lens in full extension. It would never start up again, and the lens wouldn't retract. I fully charged the battery and again, it never would start up (the led would flash for a second and go off).I called Sony Customer Service, and they determined that I needed to send it in for servicing to Sony's repair subcontractor, Precision Camera. I sent it in, and Precision Camera called me once to tell me that they received it. After that I heard nothing from them. Despite 3 calls to Precision Camera, (you automatically get voicemail, and they never return the call), they kept my camera a total of 30 days, yet they stated that they could not reproduce the problem that I had. Beware of Precision Camera's lies displayed on their website: "Our fast turnaround gets your camera returned to you quickly so you may once again digitally capture life's simple moments or videotape every momentous occasion."Despite multiple calls to Sony Customer Service, I was unable to get my camera in time for 2 trips that I took during that month. Given that they manufactured a lemon that failed in the first two months of ownership, Sony should have bought the camera back or issued me a new one if it could not be repaired within one month. In total, I spoke with Sony's offshore customer service reps a total of 6 times. (Thanks a lot to Beej, Peggy, Sabrina, Sugar, Faith, and Robert, if these are their real names). Finally, today I received my camera. Although Prec. Camera said that there was nothing wrong with it, they managed to scratch the lens casing while performing whatever shady repair they did on the camera. Now it works, but because it is a lemon, and they didn't tell me what repair they did on it, I am quite concerned that it will fail when I go to Germany in January. Feel free to leave any comments on my review
After looking over reviews from other customers, I noticed a trend in what they were saying but failed to listen. Most of the reviews are pre-2008 and were from 2006. I take it that was when the DPH-50U was launched. STILL TO THIS DAY THE DRIVERS ON THIS DEVICE ARE TERRIBLE!!!! I downloaded Skypemate with it, because I read that another user had it work for them. Not for me. The reason I purchased the product was to have the mobility to move about my home freely without being tied down in front of my computer screen. My webcam hasn't dropped a call once, but I once again have to sit in front of the computer to use my VOIP. Do not buy this device. DO NOT!!!
well this wasn't a bad choice but I should have gone with the ibook
Most PCs these days don't have serial ports. The manufacturer has come out with an A version that uses USB for upgrades, and has increased the USB ports from 1.1 to 2.
I really can't begin to describe how slow the transfer rate of the Lexar firefly is. The transfer rate makes it nearly unusable for anything but a few small files. It can take literally HOURS to transfer 500 MB if it is a bunch of small files you are transferring. It is a little bit faster with fewer larger files. However, I recommend looking for something else. I am very disappointed with my purchase.
Buyer beware! red-eye will be present in majority of indoor photos. Even with the red-eye reduction and indoor modes "on"; red-eye is present in pictures. If the flash goes off expect RED-EYE in the picture. For $300 - one should expect better results. It's inconvenient and time consuming to manually edit many red-eye pictures. The edited red-eye pictures either still have some red-eye or the eye appears black. On Amazon - I have read reviews that Kodak models have solved the red-eye issue. Learn from my $300 buying mistake.
This is one of the worst printers you can buy. It runs out of ink very fast and cartridges cost more than the printer at about $30 per pop for a black one. The paper always gets fed in too fast and becomes slanted and jams. It is horrendous. Spend more for a high-quality HP printer . It is definately worth more than working with this peice of junk!!
This item seemed like a bargain but it was a big mistake!Using it totally turned our new iPod Shuffle to waste.Sorry we ever considered it! How they could make something so simple to be so bad that is destroys your electronics is hard to understand... but unfortunately true.
Olympus 202032 H-1 GB xD Picture Card (Retail Package)The card was dead out of the package. The Olympus camera I bought it for was also a disappointment, I returned both of them for credit.My next camera will probablt be a Canon with SD memory, which is much more common.
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 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 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.
I've had this mouse for a while now and it's always had charging problems- mostly when I run it down to where the red light starts to blink then I put it on the charger and it starts out ok, but after a few seconds it goes to the rapid-red blinking of "charging error". Which is annoying, but if you pick it up and drop it on the cradle a few times eventually it gets the idea.But lately I've been needing to do a lot of fine mousing, and what I'm finding is that it is constantly going to sleep and missing my fine movements. If you're moving the mouse in big happy gestures it works great, but if you're moving slowly to get pixel to pixel accuracy it just stops responding.So beware, if your work or play involves fine mouse movement the standard optical mice (like the intellimouse) are much better.
Here is my $.2, do not buy any service contract with them. As Amazon service is spotless the extended warranty service they provide is just the opposite. My experience with them have been terrible, bought extended warranty for a Brother printer which has its own issues and these service provider has been nothing but runaround.First they tell me that they will send shipping box for it to be shipped, waited for a week then I call them again and now they tell me I should talk to a technician who will try to help me first and if the problem still exist then I will have to ship it. If I had bought this printer from BB or Walmart they would have exchanged for a new printer without any question.This makes only Amazon look bad.
I inherited one of these by finding it in an office I took over. I found some instructions via Google about how to crack it, however I found that rotating each tumbler in turn until a noticeable slip was felt gave me an open lock at the first attempt. I am NOT an expert at picking locks. Now, this may be an older version (it matches the second picture), but I think the only thing I am going to use it for now is party tricks...
I just needed a mirror to see behind me - that's why we are all here.These are very cheaply made. Spending $20 is a lot, but, you do get 2, so, $10 per. The colors in mine didn't match, so, if you think they come only in the blue, that is incorrect. I have one that is green and one that is black.I thought I was scammed because when I opened them you could barely see a reflection No worries, there is a protective plastic over the mirror. The mirror is also a little distorted, it bends the image behind you. Not a big deal, I guess. You probably will have to tape it to your monitor because it might fall off with a good smack to the desk or monitor.The black mirror was pretty crappy. It didn't have a protective layer on it, so, it failed as a mirror. It is pretty crappy.I would suggest shopping around for another set or one mirror. Something maybe less of a circle and more of a flat mirror.But, the green one does it's job.Yeah, but, they probably are easily damaged in shipping and I only can use 50% of what I bought.
Don't waste your time - get one a little less cheap. There is a reason that S&H; is more than product price.This is the same exact product as "Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod"They don't support my tiny Lumix FX33 and are more elastic than "poseable".
After having tried Portable USA, eMotion and Westinghouse frames all here on Amazon (I did not bother with Pandigital, the whole "blue arrow stuck in the corner glitch" was a laughable deal breaker), I stand like an Old Testament prophet, shouting to everyone reading (and yes, thou too!) that--BEWARE--quality control simply DOES NOT exist in frames over 10 inches in size. I don't know how could this be--it's inexcusable in that this technology is a decade old and your most basic of computers can manage this flawlessly as a screen saver. But these farmed out electronics (possibly the most returned Amazon items in their electronics inventory [not their fault]) exhibit failure (freezing) after failure (lasts a month) or shortcoming (really, the Shuffle Mode MUST be an option--I'm looking at you, PortableUSA and eMotion [who promised it, then removed it]). Until a company actually produces a quality frame over 10 inches--and that day is not yet here as of December 2008--please find a better use for your money. I've gone through 3 companies, 4 purchases over 3 months and still ended up with something I'll have to apologize for at Christmas. It makes me not even want to go home for Christmas.
I have had 2 of these DVD players and both of them had significant problems. The first DVD player began malfunctioning in under a year. When I called the company, I was told that the full warranty lasted for only 3 months and that I would have to pay a $50 labor charge to get the player repaired or replaced. After paying the $50 for another player, the second completely stopped functioning after 4 months. Of course, I would have to pay another $50 to replace this one. I will be researching other DVD players and will never purchase from Polaroid again!
I have purchased two of these over the past 8 months. The first one worked great for about 6 months. All of a sudden, it decided it no longer wanted to turn on. I had liked it up to that point. I did get it to turn on and never turned it off. Well, that was short lived.I made the decision to purchase another one. As I said, I liked it. But after just one week, the same problem started. So I retutned it and got the Inno. Wow, do I love it!
This was by far the worst TV that I have ever purchased. The TV messed up within 2 weeks and Apex would not honor their warranty. I would never deal with this company again and advise anybody out there to not deal with this company.
I just paid $28 for the Antec USB-powered notebook cooler and then a week later Amazon lowered it's price to $14.99.But that wouldn't bother me as much as the infernal blue light that YOU CAN'T TURN OFF ! Yes, near the usb port there is this blue LED that shines like a spotlight out of the back. I connect my MacBook to my speaker system and then listen to music or podcasts with the lights off to go to sleep. The blue spotlight becomes a massive blue light on the wall and serves no purpose! Why, Antec, why?Also this is not "whisper" quiet. For anyone else who is bothered by the chronic background noise in the world today, you can easily hear it even on the low setting.
Upon installing the card, I lost all internet connectivity. Installing the drivers produced screwed-up sound. Sounds would play for a split-second, then stop. Music files would stop and start constantly. The sound didn't just stop, the actual file would stop and start playing. It would repeat one of the last sounds played constantly. Usually the Windows error "ding", every ten seconds. MIDI files played correctly.There were no IRQ conflicts. I removed my NIC, and swapped slots with it, then reinstalled the drivers. It still didn't work. I removed my NIC completely, and reenabled my motherboard's built-in NIC. The sound card still did not work, and I still could not connect to the internet. I disabled my motherboard's built-in NIC, and it still wouldn't work. I placed my old NIC back in, tried disabling it and my motherboard's NIC, and it still wouldn't work. I reinstalled the drivers, still wouldn't work. I tried installing the newest beta drivers, and it still wouldn't work. This was under Windows XP Professional SP3.I eventually returned it for a refund, and ordered a Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Titanium Pro in PCI-E, and it worked.
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.
I received the item in a timely manner and that was the last good thing about it. It would not take a full charge and now it is completely dead. Waste of money and time.
I've purchased this item and expected more. It really disappoints. If you want an effective multifunction machine, this is not it.
I ordered this radio from amazon and got "free Shipping"" woo hoo. Took about 3 weeks to get here and it does not work. Just static!!!! If you squeeze the case it plays a little. Must be shorted out. So I am returning it. What really blows is that I bought a cheap walmart am/fm/weather radio for $19 and have used it on my boat for 15 years with no problems. But this radio doesn't work brand new!!!! I want a refund. At best they have poor quality control.
This was my first time with this product. The black refill didnt work at all and this color refill left all my color printing coming out in a red/orange shade. There was no yellow whatsoever. I looks like a mixtur of all 3 colors. I would not recommend this product.
I've had this router now for little less than a year. I've had some major issues with it.I use this router to share the one IP that I get through my university to 7 computers (I know, a lot for one guy). According to tech support, this router isn't designed for T1 speeds. It was only meant for cable/DSL and there will lock-up every once in a while. This doesn't make any sense to me but I'm sure they are right. Every couple of months, the unit will stop working without rebooting. I've already sent it back twice (spending about $15 on return shipping).I'm not sure if this behavior would change in an non-university environment. I've asked them if I could upgrade to another unit. They said no.Other than that, this unit is poorly designed. You only have 10 spaces in which you can forward ports. I wanted at least 20.It seems if you go with Linksys Wireless-G routers, you can install third-party firmware which will extend this. I'd recommend getting it, or going with anouter manufacturer.
I received my JX-M11 just yesterday. Looks like a good product. Inserted two AAA batteries and set the time. First thing I noticed is that the radio is only MONO. The reception is the worse. Out of 50 local FM stations, it would pic up about 10. The PLL tuner rejects all but the strongest stations. Image rejection is the problem. Not a good tuner. The buttons are hard to learn and very cryptic. The alarm is loud enough to get noticed but at a very high frequency. It retains memory when changing the batteries and that's one of the only good things about it. I wouldn't spend over $10 for a unit like this. Oh yes, it EATS BATTERIES.
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.
I purchased a pair of the over-the ear headphones and, initially, was very pleased with the quality of the sound. However, about a year and a half later, the wire broke right at the connection on one of the ear cups.Needless to say, I was furious. I bought the headphones when they were $150, so I spent a decent amount of money on them. I didn't bother contacting Bose because I had long since thrown away the receipt.From investigating various high end headphones, I noticed one major flaw with Bose - extremely thin wiring to the ear cups. Many other brands have wires that are double the size of Bose. Monster even goes as far as having nylon covering for their wires to ensure flexibility and durability.I hope this is a feature that they improve upon in the future.
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.
1) Product arrived much later than delivery estimate2) Product that was shipped was not the cable I ordered3) Picture quality with the cable is terrible.I will never again order anything from this company.
I loved the sound when I first got it. I am very disappointed as I haven't used it in a couple months and now there is nothing. I thought spending more for these that it would last a long time as I only use it when I get emails that require volume.How do I get it replaced AMazon?
I have been utilizing Matrox video cards exclusively over the past few years: G450's, 550's and most recently, a Parahelia dual-DVI 256MB. I have always liked their products, but seeking help from Matrox technical/service, however, is analogous to dealing with cell phone companies: Life is wonderful until there's a problem and you have to call them for help. Matrox is just as difficult and frustrating. Let me cite two examples, occurring fourteen months apart.Last year, I had a Matrox G550 fail; luckily, it was still under warranty. After being transferred from Tech Support to Matrox Customer Service for an RMA, I was informed a replacement would be shipped only AFTER Matrox had received the defective card. When I asked the CS person what I was supposed to do with a PC with no video for two weeks, she didn't seem to care.Almost all electronic industry manufacturers have a identical return/replacement model: You give them your credit card number, they send the replacement unit, and if you don't return the defective unit in a prescribed period of time, they charge your CC.When I prompted this to the CS person, she replied they did have such a program. However, Matrox charges the replacement to your CC BEFORE shipment, then credits the charge upon return of the product. I was so bewildered by this, I forgot to ask why she neglected to mention the replacement scheme to begin with. After I got off the phone, it dawned on me: It generates more paperwork; she has to charge off the CC, perform the refund, etc. Lazy, perhaps? You be the judge.Then, more annoyances: When the replacement card arrived, it had a "refurbished" tag on the circuit board. I can't ever remember any electronics company sending me a refurb'd device for replacement of a retail-value warranty item. I remember thinking, "geez, how cheap can you get?" Then I noticed on the enclosed paperwork that Matrox had charged my CC the full $125 list price of a new G550 card for the replacement, refurbished device! As we like to say here in the U.S., you have to have large, brass ones for that kind of chutzpah...Fast forward to last week: I just finished building a new PC, utilizing the same G550 card. Suddenly, after working perfectly for days, I powered the unit on; no video. After much back-tracking (and cursing), it finally occurred to me to test the PC on two separate, identical IBM P260 monitors; the analog video port of the G550 would not function on either monitor. The only conclusion I could fathom was that either the card had failed again, or the driver just stopped functioning (and yes, I had diligently downloaded &amp; installed the most current G550 XP driver posted on the Matrox site when I did the SW build). Deleting and re-installing the driver did not correct the problem.At 10:15amPST Friday, I called Matrox Tech Support. Matrox's TS automated phone attendant requires a unique client ID number before it transfers to a live TS person. I punched mine in, and was informed that no one was in queue and my call would be answered immediately. The attendant paused, then stated there was a problem with my client ID and that it was transferring me. It paused again, then informed me that TS was closed! All the while, I'm staring at my confirmed client ID number (and the model/serial numbers of all the products I had purchased from them over the years) on the Matrox web site on my other, Parahelia-equipped PC, and it's the middle of the business day in Canada. ARGH.I called back repeatedly, each time re-performing the client ID procedure, but the attendant kept booting me out. DOUBLE ARGHH.In total frustration, I called Matrox's main line. I dug thru the menu and finally got a receptionist, who informed that, indeed, TS was open and transferred me... right into somebody's voicemail. TRIPLE ARGHHH, I'm thinking: "I want to fix this before Matrox goes home, I don't want to be dead for the whole weekend." So I "zero'd" back to the operator and begged for a live person, but she refused to help me. I ended up leaving a frustrated voicemail message.That was three business days ago, and I have never received the courtesy of a return call. All those fruitless phone calls, BTW, were on my nickel, from Los Angeles to Quebec, Canada: Matrox provides no 800- support telephone numbers.What happened to the problem? Just for the heck of it, I removed the G550 driver and installed the latest Parhelia driver, then lit up the PC with the G550 installed. IT WORKED. The G550 is a analog/DVI unit, and my Parhelia is a dual-DVI device, so go figure.To be honest, I had forgotten the G550 return incident last year, but this situation brought it back into sharp recall. I decided to post this because I believe users should have their expectations set appropriately when considering purchasing a Matrox product. This new PC I built is a high-end RAID A/V workstation that I wanted dedicated to Adobe PS/video editing. I had it in mind that the Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme HW/SW bundle was my product of choice to crown this new unit, but now, I going to take a second look at the market. Why would I want to spend this kind of money on a product from a company who treated me this way twice?To summarize: Matrox builds great stuff, but if you ever have a problem, be aware of what you're likely to face: Matrox is seriously flawed, almost arrogant and uncaring (possibly the "French" in "French-Canadian"???), in their support operations. And long time, loyal customers, like myself, especially don't deserve such treatment.
There was insufficient USB power on both my eMac and Macbook to run it. For ten bucks more, I had a Cavalry (powered) hard drive with 250 GB delivered to my door.
It says that it's USB 2.0 and confirmed by a sticker on it which says the same, haha. However when I plug it into my macbook pro with an ipod it tells me "The ipod is connected to a low-speed USB 1.1 port. For better performance you should connect it to a high-speed USB 2.0 port,...."Also, if I go to the system profiler, my old 2.0 hub has this information : speed up to 480 Mb/sec. This hub says : Up to 12 Mb/sec.I think we can be certain that this is a USB 1.1 hub- Now I'm wondering how I can get my $ back-
Great and easy to use! WARNING: VIDEO'S ARE NOT EMAILABLE!!!We got this for christmas, so after taking a bunch of videos, I decided to download them to my computer. After attaching the files to several emails, I started getting messages back that they only came through with audio, no video.Yup... its right. The MPEG-4 format that these videos are shot in are not compatable with most peoples basic setup for media player. They must either download software for $20 or you have to load the flip onto each computer that you want to watch the videos on. Very upsetting. They do have an online host, where you can upload to and then your friends/family get a link to that website, however the video and sound quality are poor at best.It was very upsetting. We are very pleased with the ease of the unit itself, the quality of viewing it on your computer is great... but this formatting issue makes it almost impossible to share great moments with others.Sorry flip, but you are a flop.(had to say it)
These disks are the worst, and I repeat, the WORST disks I have ever tried before. Only about 1 out of ever 15 worked. I have never had problems with any other disks, except for these. I would not recommend for anyone to waste their money on these.
When transferring my holiday pictures to my Vista PC the process hung up, then the PC re-booted (only after I removed the card and allowed some recovery routine to run). Upon re-boot the card was unreadable on the PC, it simply did not see it. I replaced it in the camera and got "Card Locked" even though the locked tab was not in the locked position. Not too impressed with this at all. I've only had the card 2 months, it was really nice when it worked, fast transfers were great. Not sure what caused the problem, ie PC or card, but I've lost some nice wilderness shots/footage.******************* some time later**********************************I returned the card to Transcend and they quickly sent a replacement card, along with an apology and a $5 coupon for their online store. They do seem committed to customer satisfaction which is nice. Shame about the lost data though. I'd rate the card higher now if I could.
Well... you'll at least hear your music. Tinny sound, no bass or real dimension in music quality. Easy plug and play... love that. Retractable USB cord... like that. Nice, collapsable cell phone like unit... like that. Do I use it. Nope. Am I sorry I bought it. Yep. Not great quality of sound. How 'bout pretty poor sound quality. As I said... Audiofiles stay away.
Logitech has a lot more work to do on the software of this product before it is put on the shelf for consumers. It does not fuction as it is said to.
This unit's default, non-editable rule for all outgoing connections is to always log. Unless you create some custom rules for certain traffic types, your firewall log will fill-up quickly with useless info.Also, possible issue with it constantly interpreting a SYNFLOOD error on its WAN1 port when sitting behind a Paradyne DSL router - even with DoS protection disabled.
You would think that Panasonic Cordless phone and Panasonic Hands-Free Headset would work well together, being that they are sold by the same company. Well, that is clearly not the case. I bought this headset specifically for the reason that it is sold by Panasonic to work with their cordless phones. I've tried it a few times and each time I get the same response from the person I'm talking to. They say I sound too far away, that they can barely hear me. This product is clearly not worth it.
The product concept is great but the unit does not seem to work work with all remote control units. Specifically, I purchased the unit to work with a Harmony H659 universal remote and it does not work with this unit. However, it does work with the Dish Network remote that the H659 replaces. In addition, the "operating instructions" are very poorly written, although they really aren't necessary if the product worked.
A Bargain, Thats Too Good To Be True, Cases Are Cheap And Overall Ugly =/. I Was Disapointed.
Could not load video althogh was working with samsung associates. Do not buy this item.
First off: the sound on these is great. The bass is strong but not gimmicky, and the treble is also very good (not excellent or mind-blowing but more than acceptable for the average person who's not a sound engineer).My reason for giving a 2/5 is the same as many of the other reviewers: my cord started disintegrating after about 2 months and rapidly progressed until it turned into a messy mix of rubber and copper. Amazingly, both sides still work - though the left side's rubber piece is missing and the wire is very much exposed.The buds are comfortable as long as you're wearing both - however, the behind-the-ear design makes it impossible to wear only one side, as one might wish to do while walking on the street. The weight of the wire and bud pulls on the opposite ear and makes it impossible to stay in (I think this may have also accelerated the wire disintegration).IN SUMMARY, great sound, unacceptably poor durability. If you can keep these in immaculate condition (I suspect most cannot), then go for it, they have great sound for the price. But most should avoid these, as they will need to be replaced in a few months.*note that you may need to give the buds some "warm-up" time to get full-quality sound going. mine took a few days' use to get balanced out.
Don't buy this camera!!! Prone to "Memory Error" & E18 errors after warranty is up. Cost min $150 plus shipping to fix.This camera was great until 23 months went by then I started mysteriously losing pictures due to file format errors. I switched memory cards and it happened again. Then the "memory error" displayed after a month or so of losing pictures. Now it doesn't work at all. I called canon to see what type of service could be provided and if they would fix what appears to be a factory defect since so many people have reported this problem. Minimum cost is $150 or I could upgrade to a refurb S500 for $199 w/6 month warranty. They have to be kidding, $250 get me a new one. For what appears to be common problem I was expecting more from canon. Guess I won't be buying another canon.Google this "Canon "Memory Error" E18" and see for yourself that Canon cameras have problems.
Waste of time and money. We only have a few christmas lights out front which is why we wanted to try the EZ Up light show. But it isn't bright enough, nor crisp enough. The image they show with the snow flakes is clearly faked and I have a good mind to call the state attorney because of that. The field of projection is much less for vertical displays like the snowflake so to cover a regular size house you need 2 or 3 of these.It is EZ to set up and thankfully it is EZ to take apart because this is going back.
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.
Big, clunky, highly uncomfortable headphones. Better luck with Sony.
I bought this item with the intention of hooking up my Droid Bionic to my Monitor.I have the Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable from Rocket Fish and that works fine connects to my monitor in the HDMI connector.I needed a Female HDMI to Male DVI-D Adapter to hook to my monitor's DVI Input and bought 2 of these based on the reviews.The item is not as pictured, nor does it say Tripp Lite on it. Also neither of them work and fail to connect to 3 different monitors.
They never sent the product, even after I made a communication with them regarding it. The estimated ship time was about 3 weeks. Way too long to send something like that! I never even received the product so I ordered it from someone else and it came shortly after I ordered it. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!
The only good things about this monitor are the price and the look. It is very sleek looking at super light. But that's where the benefits end. It is dim even when adjusting brightness (at a certain brightness, it noticably flickers). Very unimpressive display. Not worth it. Go with Cornea or Princeton
I tried the product twice. The first time it worked briefly. The second it wouldn't work on my laptop or desktop either one. The only thing good about it was Amazon's return policy.
Looks good, range is great, can not complain about security. But Speed was a bad story. Wireless speed was fast at the beginning but after day or two start to slow down and then it will drop. Every 3 days i run in to the basement to reset it manually. Connection was unstable.Got other brand and all my problems are gone.
The headphone jack on my laptop broke/never worked for some reason, so if I was to use headphones or speakers, ever, I needed one of these. Aside from the uncomfortable amplification, it worked fine for a week or two. After that, presumably because jostling when I pulled the cord somehow loosened or damages the innards, it started acting up. Sometimes if I bumped it at all or the cord got pulled slightly, it would stop being recognized by the computer, or it would suddenly increase the volume to a damaging extent with little warning. After that (perhaps a month of use, tops) it stopped working completely.It's possible buying a little USB extender would solve this problem by putting the stress from cord movement into a flexible cord, but I suspect the machine is just made to fall apart. I replaced it with the pricier but seemingly (hopefully!) much more durable Logitech USB To 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter,http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-3-5mm-Jack-Audio-Adapter/dp/B0058P0I2C/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1357153363&sr;=1-3&keywords;=usb+headphone+adapter
This cartridge runs out too fast! Look for another printer.
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...
The unit will not reset to the factory defaults so really I have no idea if its actually dead or just faking it ... same result to my mind!
Tried using this to upgrade my old Asus P4P800-VM (Intel 865g based mobo) to Gigabit ethernet. Long story short... every time I rebooted my machine the BIOS/NVRAM forgot about this card and I would have to open the case and unplug/replug the card into the slot. Talk about a nightmare.Ultimately switched this Encore card out for a TRENDnet TEG-PCITXR and haven't had the problem since (even though both cards I received are based on the same chipset). So, for the extra 3 dollars I'm (obviously) happier with the TEG-PCITXR; at least I can now reboot the machine without having to spend 45 minutes opening and closing the case.Strange problem, I know... but it's the God's honest truth. Not sure if it's just the card they sent me or the model itself, still I'm guessing it's not my motherboard since all my other PCI cards work as does the TEG-PCITXR that I've ultimately settled on.
Easy setup, good manual. Very dissapointing range when combined with LinkSys wireless access point. At the distance of about 21 feet the signal strength was down to 60%(through one wall). I returned it promptly and got neatgear pc wireless card and access point.
Sorry - I gave it every opportunity. The signal constantly skipped in and out. Also, the connection between the FOB and the receiver would constantly, and inexplicably, break. The status lights go to red, and a re-cycle is necessary.I consider myself fairly technical, and I believe this device does not deliver. My Apply Airport is orders of magnitude more reliable.
I read all the reviews and saw that most of them were bad, but I thought what the heck it's only .77 i'll give it a try. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE. THIS PRODUCT IS SKETCHY TO SAY THE LEAST. Not sure what it did to my Zen but it put it into some weird safe mode and i had to format it and erase everything i had on it. DON'T BUY THIS JUST BECAUSE IT'S INEXPENSIVE. Get the $25 creative brand adapter.
WinTV-PVR-250 has the folling problems:1. Remote control has design defect. You can not switch to full screen using remote control. Only several buttons work - more than half of the buttons on remote control do not work. The remote control is not sensitive - you need wait 2 second to switch the channel.2. No closed caption support.3. Very hard to install - you have to search the web and find the driver for you windows xp MCE.In a word, It does not worth the money.
I was just looking for a great sounding pair of ear buds. Sounds simple enough right? After losing an adaptor for a great pair of Philips I was lost. So I just went to the good old Bose Tripods, but after a few days of sweaty ears I was longing for a little more air & portability. Plus the band broke & kept stabbing me in the head. Anyhow, I saw that CNET gave V-Moda a great review, so I decided to give them a shot. They looked sturdy & the wire was just the right length. Including the wire organizer & the different sized silicone ear cushions was great. I was happy so far.After using them for a few days I found that the left size just kept popping out with the simplest of ease. Pop they came even if I sneezed, turned my head or just breathing. I tried all the different sizes of cushions & even with no cushions, they still kept popping out. Also I was so used to having the bud's wires behind my head & out of the way. Having the wires dangling ahead of you is just annoying.For the good news. They do sound good. With just enough bass and not too tinny. They do the job at a great price. Just wish they would fit in my mutual left ear.
I purchased the Midland a month ago and thought it was working OK because the radio on it receives a clear broadcast signal. But unfortunately the public alert function failed to pick up every single tornado watch, warning, and weekly test alarm that have been issued for my county. I noticed that every once in awhile a "Check Reception" message would flash across the screen, even though I repeatedly verified that the S.A.M.E. setup on it was correct. Finally one day I went to adjust the antenna--and was unpleasantly surprised by the antenna falling off in my hand! Now I can hear something rattling around inside.
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.
ProsEasy to use, good quality picturesConshad six months, didn't drop, lens locked, not covered under warrantyBought the camera at Sharper Image in August of 2004. Have been very happy with the camera. Wife took the camera and wanted to take pictures one day, turned it on, the lens came out, it beeped a few times, and it never did anything else. Casio support says they'll look at it and see if it's covered under warranty (lens damage isn't, but manufacturing defects are). A week later I get an invoice for $207.95. Even though I called their support number (1.800.706.2534 option 1,1,then 2) several times (while the letter was in the mail) asking for a status they told me nothing and let the letter surprise me. They even said I'd have to pay to have it sent back to me after originally telling me I wouldn't have to. The support people were short and gave the impression they couldn't care less.This was a birthday present for my wife and it lasted 6 months. Be wary of any of these small cameras as they say they have a 1 year warranty but most of the complaints I've read online deal with this same issue (and none are covered). Sharper Image offered a 'no questions asked warranty' for additional $$ that, in hindsight, I should have bought... if you're going to get one of these small cameras, don't make the same mistake.
I saw an ad in local electronic store for even cheaper. However, after I purchased and used it, I've decided to return for a few reasons. 1. It doesn't play VCD 2. DVD player loses connection to TV for no reason. I have to manually unplug the cable and replug it a few times, and I don't even move TV around nor the player at all. 3. The remote control doesn't work half of the time. Not to mention the buttons on the DVD player itself.
There were no dimensionial specification on this. I bought it hoping it would fit on the patio door I had in mind. It didn't fit so am having to return it.
I've had this router for about 5 months and I am very unhappy with it. Every 2 or so days, it will just disconnect on me and not work. It also disconnects on a regular basis and almost every day, I have to unplug it and plug it back in. It was eventually very tiring after a while and I finally ordered a new one, today (on Amazon.com). If possible, please stay away from this router and choose something else!
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.
Lots of problems installing (Windows 2000 Pro) - eventually paid for an in-home service call. Technician managed to get it to work, but could not get it (HP software) from trying to reload each and every time the computer started.Noisy - clangs and bangs. Slow. Eats lots of ink. Poor quality photos - lines visible, bad color.Finally gave up, and have bought a Canon. Love it! Staying away from HP now (have tried other products in past, very disappointed with every one).
The first few times it worked great, after that i haven't been able to use it, for some reason incoming audio is good but the mic does not work, i have to use my computer's which is anoying so i stopped using altogether. Waste of money.
The reviews for this camera have generally been favorable with a few complaints here and there. I struggled with the decision to purchase this camera as a backup to my 20D I use for weddings, and for use as a nice point and shoot for home use. We are upgrading from an Elan7, a Rebel 2000, and a Sony DSC-S75 digital. My wife and I both are EXTREMELY dissappointed in how this camera functions. Every time you hold the button down half way to focus, the image freezes momentarily (both on the LCD or in the viewfinder). By the time the image starts moving again, your subject has moved and you have missed the shot! Many reviews commented on the new firmware upgrade fixing their problems with the camera. I confirmed that my camera HAS the latest firmware upgrade. I thought my Sony DSC-S75 digital camera had to be slow by today's standards, even though it does not have the resolution the Pro1 has, or the great lens the Pro1 has, it still functions FAR SUPERIOR to the Pro1.The Canon PowerShot Pro1 is a terrible dissappointment unless EVERYTHING you shot is sitting perfectly still. Please spend your money on ANY other camera besides this one.
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.
Bought this radio for sensitive AM/FM reception but this radio lacks the sensitivity it claims to possess.Brockton-area AM radio provides a means to test an AM radio's sensitivity, with local stations on 1410 and 1460. An AM radio with sensitive tuning will let you pick up weak signals between those two locals on 1430 and 1440. With the Eton S350, the signal on 1410 started coming in at 1390 and stretched all the way to crosstown rival 1460! In fact, music from 1410 came in as background under 1460, which shouldn't be possible. That shows how awful this radio is!I bought one at Radio Shack and returned it within a week. The sales staff couldn't understand why I was returning it, having no clue about radio reception. I replaced the Eton with a Sony HD radio that truly delivers sensitive reception.Don't waste your time or money on this stinker!
Despite way too much time invested I could not get the thing to work. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for a solution.
The speakers blew out after 2 days, the fan is obnoxiously loud, and the speed is incredibly slow for a 2.4gh because of the slow system bus. The only good thing about this computer is the 60gig hard drive and integrated 802.11b. After a week I took it back and got a Sony GRZ630. The Sony is twice as fast with a quarter of the noise. The Sony also got better framerates in games even though the Sony only has 32MB of video, likely because it's a faster card, and I'm able to play music loud without blowing out the speakers. You can buy a 802.11b card from Sony that doesn't stick out. Its better off anyways when the 802.11b is outdated at least it won't be "integrated" into my notebook. Plus the Sony is much thinner than the Compaq.I'm much happier with the Sony.
This external USB burner never worked properly for me. Sometimes it would never be recognized as a drive, and it would take multiple uninstalls/reinstalls just to get it recognized. Then trying to burn a CD?! Forget about it, the software was not very good and it would stop half way through and ruin the CD. Not a good product and the tech support for this product is almost non-existent. They would continually blame my USB controller, which by the way has no issues with other USB devices, including other brand USB burners.
I purchased this item because I was impressed with all of the features for the money.It was fairly easy to download and rip the music from my cds to the included program and load into the player. The earphones included in this are terrible. I replaced them and the sound improved, but I am not impressed with the sound. The bass is weak even with the new headphones and the equilizer set to dynamic bass. Also, the first time I went to use it, the system turned off and wouldn't allow me to play any songs. It has done that twice for no reason at all and no warning. I have only owned it for 6 days.Save your money! I had better sound with my portable cd player. I am returning mine and planning on purchasing the iaudio cw-300. My advice is to not waste your time or money. This company should have put more money into the sound of the product instead of all the bells and whistles.
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.
This is rated up to 8 miles with just 1 watt of power, which is impossible. I have the Motorola Talkabout t6250 which also has 1 watt of power and is supposed to go up to 5 miles and it goes only 10 feet further than the frs .5 watt Talkabouts. The .5 watt frs only goes about .24 miles. Now they went from 5 miles to 8 miles with only 1 watt of power. COME ON MOTOROLA DO YOU THINK WE ARE STUPID. MORE POWER IS MORE DISTANCE.
The picture quality is amazing, very vibrant and crystal clear. Going to 1.4 is a huge plus for video in low light... however, only buy this if you plan to buy a new one every 3 months. Since for video we can't rely on autofocus and have to manually, constantly, be sliding the focus ring around, it breaks. The focus ring now slips constantly as I try to pul focus, which means if you're shooting something important like a wedding where you only have ONE chance to get the shot, this poorly made focus ring can kill your shot if it decides to slip on you.Buyer beware.
We purchased this as a Christmas gift and just received it today. Needless to say I was more than a little disappointed when it arrived to see a sticker on the box that said 'due to the switch from analog to digital signals on Feb 17, 2009, this product will no longer receive audio broadcasts of television programs'. That was the ONE and ONLY reason we made this purchase - my mom wanted a radio to use during power outages that had the local TV stations. Save your money if TV is what you're looking for.
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).
My first Labtec headset, purchased last summer, were normal-style headphones with swiveling speakers and a boom mic. They worked vey nicely...for a while. Eventually, the sound went out in the right ear. Soon after, the left ear went out too, and the microphone stopped working. They were useless. I wrapped my headphone cord up when not in use, and I think this is what caused it. Shows you how well-made Labtec headsets are.I saw this headset in a store circular, mislabeled as a Logitech product. I was sorely disappointed to find out they were not (I had the product purchased by someone else, as I was unable to get to the store in question at the time.) They worked very well at first, and I was quite happy. Within two days, I noticed that the right earpiece would lose and gain volume, sometimes completely ceasing to function. This continues to this day, and it is difficult to adjust the volume correctly (touching the on-cord volume knob is a definite no-no, as this will ruin the sound quality in both speakers.) Also, it should be noted that the headband does not adjust, so if you're like me and would like to lie back and listen to some music, you'll find that the headband prevents such relaxation.Long story short: Avoid this headset, avoid all Labtec headsets. Spend the extra [money] and get a headset of higher quality, like a Sony (which is what I plan to do in a few months when these die like I know they will.)
None of these has 800MHz. If you check the Vista homepage, you will find that to get the full visual and performance effect of Aero Technology (what Vista is good for) you need a video (graphics) card with at least 128mg discrete memory and a procesor with 800MHz FSB. Toshiba does offer those, just not on any I have read the tech for at Amazon.com
The case we received doesn't close over the Nano. I tried to contact the seller but they never responded. All we can figure out is that they received a defective shipment and aren't doing anything to correct the problem. Since shipping and handling costmore than the product, it doesn't make sense to fight this. The corners are rounded![ASIN:B000JEX8IS Contour Design Case for iPod nano 2G (Clear)]
I saw the negative reviews and thought it must be user error or bad luck to blame, but I'm afraid it's all true. My brand new Simpletech card has gone mysteriously crazy, within 10 minutes of popping it in my Canon S230. I don't care what the explanation is, frankly-- card error is a scary thing to see. Magically, replacing my trusty (if allegedly slower) SanDisk cards rectifies all problems. I swear, I did nothing wrong-- it's idiot proof. This card is just wacky.
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. ...
HP printers have been my favorite for many years, but this particular printer is subpar. It's construction is noticeably flimsier than previous models, and it has compatability issues with a number of programs, including at least some versions of PrintMaster. I installed this printer on three different computers running two different operating systems (XP and ME) and the software installed differently on all three computers, even the two that are both running XP. HP's troubleshooting and maintenance software used to be excellent, but with this model it is difficult to figure out how to print a self-test page, much less troubleshoot any problems that might arise.Also, this model is extremely particular about what paper you feed it. My old 722C would take anything, but the 5650 doesn't. I wasn't able to print at all on colored inkjet paper! Even HP Photo paper tends to jam in this printer! The automatic paper detect feature has a tendency to detect banner paper despite the fact that I have never used banner paper and this tends to cause the printer to lock up when I try to print.The only reason the 5650 gets a two star rating from me rather than a one is due to the fact that it does print very nice photographs, particularly with the photo ink cartridge. Photos on the 5650 print sharper and clearer than even on previous HP models. That is, they do when the photo printer paper doesn't jam in the machine.I have had difficulty with Canon in the past, but my father has been using Epson printers for about as long as I have used HP and he has some very nice results. Also, Epson is addressing the true digital photography lab with many of its newer products. I think it is time for me to switch ....
Please save yourself the time and aggravation of purchasing from this vendor, they're careless with their orders and the adapters are much shorter than what you would buy from the original manufacturer.I ordered an AC adapter for my Ferrari 4000 and received some generic piece of junk that is much too short AND the wrong one.
When it worked the prints were good, but that is ONLY when it worked! I had numerous problems using it on the network in my company; it was down 50% of the time.It ate ink cartridges like mad (I guess the others do to). When I first bought it a year ago, I chose it over the OKI because of the HP name (bye, bye Carly).I am scrapping it, and buying the OKI--wish me luck
i order the gray card on january 12 and on februry 15 i haven't recive my order. i sent an e-mail to them, and the response was that then don't know were are my order, but then are going to make a full refund.
Of the two packages I ordered (four sticks, total), there was a bad stick in each that did not pass Memtest even through Test 4. The ones that did work were only stable at CL5 timings. I'm currently going through the Amazon return policy to get them replaced.System configuration was an Asus P5K-C, timings were 800MHz DDR2, CL5-5-5.
I purchased this radio about a year ago and was VERY disappointed with its functions. VERY difficult to tune in AM, FM, or short wave. The only thing this radio is good for is the alarm feature and for $50 I could have purchased a much better alarm. DO NOT waste your money on this one.
I researched this camera and couldn't find any reviews, but it had all of the options that I was looking for so I figured that for the price, it would be a good deal. (I was wrong.) This was my first digital camera and I was looking for something to supplement my 5-year old automatic Canon 35mm camera. I'm not a photography expert, so I just wanted something that was simple to use and took pictures that would be somewhat comparable to my Canon 35mm. (For the last 4 years I have been paying to have all of my 35mm pictures put on disks when I get them developed. My goal with going to a digital camera was to save money on developing by putting the pictures on a disk myself and only having the best pictures printed.)Included in the package were digital photo editing software, the camera, a camera case, a lens cap, a wrist strap, a cord to connect the camera to your PC via a USB port, a cord to connect the camera to your TV via a RCA connection, and 4-AA alkaline batteries.When you first turn on the camera, you have to enter the date and time, which was easy to do, but unfortunately, this had to be done every time that you changed the batteries (and I had to change the batteries often). The menus on the camera were easy to use and I liked the fact that in addition to the picture preview LCD screen on the back of the camera, the top of the camera had a small screen which displayed the image resolution, the number of remaining pictures that could be taken at that resolution, and the remaining battery life. If the indicator was correct, you could take around 140 pictures at the highest quality resolution on a 128 MB card. In addition to taking still photos, the camera also allows you to take video without sound in the Quicktime format (a 128 MB SD card will hold about five and a half minutes worth of video).I owned this camera for a week and took about 150 different still pictures in various settings (inside, outside, and in various lighting) and about 12 different short videos.All of the still pictures, regardless of the lighting, were dark and pixelated looking. The videos were somewhat pixelated, but they seemed to be of better quality than the still pictures. (I expected a degree of pixelization on the videos. After all, this is a still camera and the ability to shoot video is a nice bonus, but not the real purpose of the camera.)When my first few pictures came out somewhat pixelated, I thought that maybe I was using the wrong image resolution setting, but that wasn't the case and no matter which image resolution setting I used, my pictures were dark and pixelated.The camera's built in flash didn't seem to make any difference in the picture quality. I took a number of pictures at night in my living room (a room that is around 15 X 20 feet). Regardless of whether the flash was used or not, my pictures were dark and pixelated.I thought that maybe the pictures would be better once I downloaded them onto my PC. I hooked the camera up to my PC via a USB port. Downloading pictures from the camera to the PC was quick and didn't require any special software (my operating system is Windows ME). But the picture quality only appeared worse on my PC.The included photo editing software was adequate (very similar to most of the other photo editing software out there), but nothing to get excited about. I tried editing and improving my photos using the included software, Microsoft Picture It, and Kodak Easyshare. No matter which program I used, my pictures were dark and pixelated and nothing seemed to improve them.Hooking the camera up to my 32-inch TV's RCA connector in order to view pictures on the TV was easy to accomplish, but something seemed to cause interference and in addition to being dark and pixelated, the pictures when viewed on the TV also looked "fuzzy" and would fade in and out.The 4-AA alkaline batteries that came with the camera lasted about 20 pictures. I changed to rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and could take about 30 pictures prior to having to change batteries (and thus having to re-enter the date and time with each battery change).The shutter button was very unresponsive at times. I sometimes had trouble knowing whether or not I had taken a picture and had to stop and use the review function in order to see if I had gotten the shot. When taking video, you use the shutter button to start and stop the video, but sometimes I had to push the button 5 or 6 times before I could get it to start or stop the video. Other times the camera would lock up when switching between video and still picture modes and the only way I could get the camera to work again was to take out the batteries (and then I had to re-enter the date and time).After a week I had had enough and returned this camera. I learned an important lesson about buying a cheap camera (you usually get what you pay for). The sad thing about the Vivitar 3745 is that I really liked the layout of the camera. The functions were very intuitive. Less than a minute after taking it out of the box, I was taking pictures and I quickly figured out the majority of the functions before opening the manual latter that night. Unfortunately, all of the pictures that I took using the Vivitar 3745 weren't very good and nothing I did seemed to improve their quality.To replace this camera, I bought a Kodak 6340, and I couldn't be happier with it.
Product recieved non functional with a broken software CD, missing memory card. No response by the marketplace seller. Amazon was outstanding in responding to the problem regardless of sellers poor performance.
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 too keep getting error message stating the drive is write protected. I spent nearly 4 hours trying to repair this by using tips from the internet. I sent Centon a message and they sent the same repair instructions I found on the net. If you want to waste your money and love to be frustrated this item is just the ticket. My advice stay away. Poor product-worst service.
The cartridge did not work properly--all graphics came out reddish-pink. Tried the product multiple times: same result. The seller is professional and might be worth trying again, but in this instance money was wasted
I have purchased many SONY Electronic items (Video and Audio). I have own 4 VHS/VCR's (including this latest purchase of the SLV-N900; which was purchased from Amazon.com. I realize that Amazon.com has a "30 day return policy"; but my problems with this VCR did not occur during the 30 day return period. It is the poorest of the 2 Sony VCR's I own.I encountered a minor problem with the SONY SLV-N900 and called the "service telephone number listed" and was connected with a rep (that sounded like it was from India). He was of now help and suggested that I send the unit to their Service Facility in Laredo, Texas. Apparently SONY has discontinued local Service Centers in various U.S. locations. Again, it appears that a lot of Electronic Manufacturers are providing service from representatives in India. I was fortunate that this "Indian" spoke fairly understandable English; but was not very knowledgeable.Unless this problem disappears, it is a lot of trouble to contact SONY Service again to get authorization to ship this VCR to Texas, pay for the shipping charges, etc. With the original cost of this VCR; it probably would be less trouble to just purchase another VCR.I would suggest to any other purchaser of SONY VCR, to purchase it from a local dealer who will offer local warranty service.My next purchase of any major video or audio electronic equipment will be from a local dealer who provides service; even though the cost may be "higher".
I gave it 2 stars, since it was beter than plugging in a plain coax cable.I even took this outside with no interference and got very little in channels. What I did get was choppy and didnt always hold well. Oh well, you get what you pay for!
I'am afraid to use this converter after reading all reviews about it ,I'am trying to use it with Projector (sharp image)
This switch worked fine for about a year, but it always ran hot, which is probably what killed it. I had two of these and both died.
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.
I have had lots of problems with this drive. The first time, the minCDRW just would not burn a CDR. After trying all that the technical support asked me to, I finally shipped it back to Archos. I was assured that there was nothing wrong with the miniCDRW and it was shipped back to me. The problems persisted. I shipped it back to Archos who then replied that the miniCDRW was defective and replaced it with another one. With the replacement, I had another set of problems. The miniCDRW would burn a CDRW disk but gave problems of calliberation area full and buffer underwrite error with CDR disks of standard brands like Imation, Maxell and Memorex. Interestingly, the miniCDRW could burn a HP CDR disk. The problems are still persisting and I have lost count of the number of CDRs of different brands that I have wasted in trying to get the miniCDRW to work.
All D-Link products are horrible, miserable hunks of junk. You should not buy this product or the rebranded version from US Robotics. It does not work with the latest versions of Skype. D-Link has not ever updated their buggy drivers. It causes Skype to crash very frequently. The sound quality is poor. To dial a number, you have to prepend your country code (00 in US) even though Skype doesn't require this. There's something wrong with the ring tone, which sounds like it's struggling to ring.Basically, don't ever buy another D-Link product. The products are cheap because they are terrible.
Rating out of 5 stars....negative 5!This is the worst thing I have ever purchased. The thing looks very cheap. Once you put the battery in it, it turns on. You can turn it off but guess what...can't turn it back on. There's a defect with the on switch. Then when you play a song it only last about 10 seconds before you hear a beeping noise and the whole thing shuts off. Complete piece of crap....don't waste your money.
This cartridge was unbelievably "a mess"! Contacted the company and was not satisfied with their response. I will definitely use another company to reorder. This cartridge was a disaster, nothing but black ink on EVERYTHING!
Well, the mouse quality is decent and all that -- my one gripe there is the over-sized dongle. My biggest gripe, though (and I only WISH I could return the thing), is that scrolling doesn't work when the mouse is connected to a Mac. running ANY version of OS X using manufacturer's drivers or not. I would not have rated this mouse so low for that had it not been for the fact that the manufacturer claims it works with all version of OS X.So, if you're using a Mac., stay away from this mouse as it will be useless to you.
yes the picture is very good. Yes, it looks very nice. The audio output is so poor it renders it nearly useless. And because it has no conventional audio out plugs I can't do anything about it. I have it in my bedroom where it replaced an old 21 inch tv that died after about 15 years. But at least I could hear my old tv. It's fine for DVD's but when watching my cable channels the audio is so low I have to turn it all the way up to maximum to hear normal audio. And forget watching it while I'm on my excercise equipment. Wish I hadn't bought it.
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...
Based on the overwhelming positive reviews on this site I purchased the FLIP Video. I got it home and right out of the box the FLIP Video itself worked great. However, once I connected the device to my laptop (fairly new Dell PC running Windows XP) the software would not work with my computer as advertised. I tried everything I could think of for over a half hour and it still would not work. I ended up just taking it back to the store for a refund. In this case it really was too good to be true.
From day one the printer would not load multiple sheets of paper. It had to be hand fed each piece or it would give a paper out error. Canceling print jobs will not stop the printer. Now it has died with the notorious "pint cartridge error". (Yes tried everything and new cartridges.)Save your money and get something that doesn't make your life hell.
I don't advise buying from this product line for the following reasons. I gave it 2 stars because I really liked the features. I felt that we'd given Panasonic a good heads-up and waited long enough before making this post. They never returned our inquiries or offered anything beyond what you'd hate to hear from someone who's given up on you.- The manual is not useful to customers that need specific helpsetting up the unit in a A/V configuration.- The Panasonic Customer Support group was helpful but are notexperts. They'll tell you that your repair can be held up to30 days without their getting involved to help resolve aproblem.- Experiencing a major repair problem is not something thatone would care to experience so soon into a purchase.I really liked the DMR-E500HS features and the price was right. I'd researched the product line, consulted several AV forums, and read the reviews. I was throughly convinced that this was the right model for our AV setup.I was aware of the comments from users about the less than helpful setup and usage information. I agree that it's not as easy as reading the manual. I eventually threw away the manual and the Panasonic Customer Support line help and did the cabling myself. Just as I shifted into a comfortable state, the unit totally froze up... can't turn the unit on/off from the remote or from the deck.I have to admit that the Panasonic reps are good at reading scripts, as that's all they were able to accomplish, aside from leaving me with the dangerous task of upgrading firmware on a badly behaving unit. Eventually, after a whole week of calling support and trying various things, I was told to take the unit in for repair. I had to drive 65 miles round trip and it took about 2 weeks to replace one of the control boards.I have the unit back now and (hopefully) I've educated someone about the risks involved with trying out new technology from vendors who don't want to promote themselves as being comsumer-friendly.
Got it as a gift on the 1st of Jan, broke down on the 7th after spending a total of 4 hrs on the unit. Retuned the product, and was simply told to expect this.
I just got this thing today. One thing that I liked about it is its size. It's really small and can easily sit on the desk without taking up too much space.Now, I am running Windows XP Professional. When I installed the software, there was an error message at the end of the installation... I forgot what it was. Then everytime when I boot up my PC, the device stays inactive. The power LED is on, but the LINK light doesn't light up nor blink. I have to unplug the device and plug it back in so that it becomes "active". The device will not detect or connect to the default wireless network that I set on every bootup. I have to unplug and plug the thing in, then manually scan for all available networks around and select the network I want to connect to manually EVERY SINGLE TIME! It's annoying!!!! But, when it is connected, it stays connected very well. There will be slight fluctuations in signal strength, but is bearable. This product is still pretty new and has got real problems! I hope the people at Linksys will fix these problems immediately and provide users with new firmware upgrades. Till then, this product is getting a 1 star rating from me.
I recently wrote a negative review of this product due to a software issue, which in the review I felt was a server problem. The problem is fixed and I want to set the record straight.Thanks to the IT guru at IRhythm, the tuner now works. There is a bug in the tuner when uninstalled and then reinstalled. After deleting some files as instructed by their IT department, the system is now working great. I've been told their engineers are working on this, "bug."Other new developments: The pager sized receiving unit has a problem with the line out jack. When inserting the headphone jack all the way into the socket, only one of the stereo channels works. Also, when using the ac adapter in the unit, a loud hum comes over the speakers of my stereo. This isn't a problem when using batteries. These may be a defects only in my unit.The remote control works flawlessly. I highly recommned this product. My thanks to the IT department at IRhythm.11-2009 Well it has been a very long time since I bought this unit and I can say it was in the trash very shortly after buying it. it was junk, my rview was too, and fortunately technology has improved where this thing is obsolete anyway. Sorry it took so long to post an update.
Okay, my title is a little wonky. Couldn't figure out how to say it in one line, but if you buy this, it will work. It'll make plain ol' fashioned popcorn with no added oils in the microwave. That's the good part.That bad part is that it's not quite so apparent from the description that you're going to have to use the paper concentrators for every single popping. You can't change it out every 3 or 4 poppings, you're going to use 1 each and every time you pop. And they cost about $4.29 per 8, plus shipping. So if you've got Amazon prime and free shipping, you're still adding at least 50 cents cost to each batch of popcorn. Doesn't seem so economical after all, huh?Also, you can't just run to your local store and get more concentrators, so you'll have to think ahead or stock up. And God forbid they stop making them anymore, you'll have a useless hunk of plastic. I'm glad mine was a gift.
Constantly loses connection to my iMac and is very slow and difficult to regain connection. It gets 2 stars only because I like the action of the keys while typing and it has a built in keypad.
Looks big around the ears,Very difficult to fit around the ears,Does not work with a pair of glasses (friction with the headphones when you run).
This is a very inexpensive combination, but you get what you pay for.I really bought it for the tripod, so I can't complain too much, and the tripod itself is moderate... Could be sturdier.The bag, however, is WAY too small, and only has two pockets to place things.
This item came broken right out of the package. There are five conncting points for the folding feature and all are weak plastic hinges. The sound is ok but nothing spectacular. Save your money and invest in something else.
I have had my V505 for about 6 months now. I have persistent problems with the touch pad as so many have noted here. But I also have problems with the space bar not registering a touch on the right end of the bar so words run on without spaces if you use your right thumb to type the space bar.Another frequently occuring and annoying problem is the cursor randomly jumps to odd places in a document so I find myself typing in the middle of a sentence two lines above or some where else than where it should be.Some days I hate this computer. I wish I had bought a IBM T40.
The percolater made great coffee, but there is no shut off other than unplugging it. We felt that it was a fire hazard. so we returned it.
Ordered this as recently as 9/14/2011 and did not get headphones. I was looking for a pair that I received with an electronic drum kit a while back, they had great sound! This was the model number I came up with after some research. The iHP03.Unfortunately, after waiting anxiously I received what you see in the image above; though, the entire page for this item reflects that it is headphones, including only other review here.Just a heads up for those of you looking to get a good quality sounding pair of headphones for the right price, look elsewhere and save yourself some stress.
HP lured me in. Consumer Reports rated the HP 712C printer extremely well. I jumped all over the HP 812C W/USB port because it's the same as the 712C except it has the USB port right? Wrong! HP designed the 812C with the 25ml black cartridge instead of the 45 ml that the 712C printer uses. This printer has cost me a fortune in cartridges. I'll think long and hard before buying another HP printer.
Purchased this product to improve picture quality from Panasonic Blu-Ray DVD player (brand new) to Sharp HDTV 1080pm (brand new). Actually made picture and sound quality worse that before. Requesting refund. Note that you have to deal with seller on return not Amazon.com. They also charge 15% restocking fee!
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.
4 months after purchasing this camera it stopped working. As it was purchase at Amazon my only return option was Kodak. You have to jump through hoops with Kodak repair center. Sent it away to a 3rd party repairer, power board, and battery latch and lens assembly was replaced. One month later same problem. Two months later all the buttons froze, the camera has been sitting at the repair center waiting for new power boards to come in. Kodak is not interested in replacing the camera, though I have had it for less than 8 months. Kodaks customer service is unresponsive and uninterested. A letter to corporate has gone unanswered. It's a nice camera if you are lucky to get one that works.
This light is made from the cheapest of light plastic. Mine arrived nonfunctional, with the bulb rattling around loose inside the body of the light. I managed to get it back in the socket and the unit is operating for the moment, but I wonder how long it will last.
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.
Received the box - looked fine. Opened the box - computer had obviously been thrown several times during transit, one entire side smashed - screws were even bent. Returned to Amazon, was told we would be shipped another one as soon as UPS reported ours as returned. Did not happen - were given projected ship date of June 28 AFTER it was received back by Amazon. Delivery date was to be July 5th. Called this morning - item unavailable - MAY get back in 6-8 weeks. We were never notified of this, very poor customer service on the part of AMAZON.
the damn switch drops connections after a while. it's like the connections are extremely slow. it took me some searching to find the cause was the switch. the replacement has the same problem, so it's the product which has the problem.
I brought this dvd months ago. It worked great when I got it but then it stopped reading dvds after several months. It attempts to load a dvd but eventually goes to "NO DISC". Better to buy a named brand one maybe spending a little more money.
This is the worst tv I have ever had. We have sat here every night trying to get it to turn on and it takes forever. Tonight it will not turn on at all, I have had it for only a year.
The CD player has a continuous whine as it plays CDs - we certainly don't want to wake up to that, and wouldn't use it to listen to CDs either. We got a Timex model instead (T625B), which works great.
Simply go onto the apple forum section of their site and you can see for yourself that actual users of the iSight are all having similar problems that I have also encounted. Oh, yes, it looks pretty and the picture is clear as anything. HOWEVER, you get a middle of the image distoration that makes anyone's nose look twice its size and if you are conferencing with someone with an inferior connection speed or camera, they get flickered delayed images. But the biggest problem is that the wire that is supplied with the unit &quot;dies&quot; shortly after using. Even Apple suggests replacing it with a thicker one but at your expense. What you will get on your screen if you try to use the iSight is a warning saying that the camera is being used by another application. And Apple has taken the iSight off of many of it's links pages. Seems in summary that Apple would like to sweep this one under the carpet and wish it hadn't happend.
I have a Sylvania that is a couple years old and is not a combo with a DVD player or VCR. The package says these T.V.s will not work with this remote. Well, this remote does not work with my T.V. either. It is claimed that all you need to do is put batteries in this remote and it will work on your T.V. It did not for me.
My title says it all, but read on if you want the long dirty details. Hooked it up for the first time today and the only result I could get was a Welcome Screen on the digital readout.Nothing else, can't open the draw, can't shut it off, the only thing you could do was pull the plug to kill the power.When I called the service number and pressed #2 for HDDVD Players it took about 5 retries and 1 disconnect to get to the department that handles this particular HDDVD Player. On my first 4 attempts when I specified the model I had, they said, "hold on for HDDVD Department" and when I said I thought this was the HDDVD Dept. there response was "it is"; "but not for this unit". When I finally got to the correct department and described the problem "the expert stated" its not supposed to do that. "Da" thanks for the help. You would think on a $1000 flagship unit they really would have a VIP Department for their customers. No such luck. The final straw was when they told me I would have to ship it to them at my own expense in my own packaging. They would not send a pre-paid return box like many companies will. Needless to say I am one unhappy customer in TN. I made this purchase because a 40% discount for this unit looked like a pretty good deal, but when all is said and done $600 for an oversized paperweight is just alitle to much to spend. Hope this helps you with your decision. I may update this as my service saga continues.Toshiba HD-XA2 HD-DVD Player
Great quality glass with terrible quality coating. Not sure why they just didn't give it decent coatings. Suggest buying the b+w multi coated nano if you can afford it.
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.
The screws that hold the connectors to the faceplate are miniscule, and screw into very wimpy plastic. One of the connectors broke off of each of the 2 I installed during the installation process. I would not use this brand again.
This case is flimsy and poorly sealed; a velcro tag is all that keeps the camera from falling out or getting wet. Instead consider the LowePro D-Res 8S, it's better made, padded, and just a bit bulkier. The 8S is sized for the 200/220, whereas the 8 (no S) is bigger and made for the 330. You will want a case -- you would not want to leave the lcd screen exposed to scratches.
From the very moment I noticed that loading time was only 1 hour 40 minutes on the 3rd charge I knew something was wrong. The unit seems to be defected,it can hardly recharge my Black Berry and loses all power, imagine this bulky and heavy thing for only one recharge. I will try to return to amazon, even though I live in Venezuela.
This USB worked for a month and today the usb connector snapped off when I disconnected it from the usb port and I did it gentle!!I rated 2 since it worked great but the material is way to cheap.I recommend you DON'T buy this product unless you want this incident to happen.
I just returned a DSC-H1 for one big reason ... I had major focus issues with this camera. I don't know if I had a defective model, but it was pretty bad overall. Really struggled to focus on stationary subjects, the image stabilizer (yes, it was on) didn't seem too effective, the low-light performance was awful. Basically, every single shot needed a flash to come close to 'good'. Not something I'm willing to do.I just bought a Canon S2-IS and am very impressed with it's pictures and it has none of the problems I had with the Sony. I will say this though, the Sony had a more 'substantial' feel to it. The Canon feels more like a 'toy' compared to the Sony. The pictures are what matter to me, however, and the Sony just didn't compare. I really wanted the Sony to work out and I thought it would based on the reviews that I read. I was very disappointed.Like I said, maybe the unit that I purchased was defective, but the potential of going through the return-process headaches twice kept me from giving it another shot.I should note that I'm not close to a professional photographer, but I've used plenty of cameras in my time. Digital, SLR, etc. The Sony problems were not due to 'ignorance' on my part ... a camera should come out of the box in 'auto mode' taking decent pictures, that's an expectation of mine. The Sony failed in this regard.
Everything started out fine, except, I couldn't quite turn it off. I'd have to unplug it in order for the screen to go dark. So I just left it to the screensaver and paid it no worry.Needless to say, it's burnt out--under a year.HP's customer service took my information (name/email/phone number) and said they'd do some research. This was the most disgusting part of the whole ordeal. I did not hear back from them. I emailed them a second time, and they gave me some tips. One of them worked, and my monitor was on. Problem was, it only worked because the monitor had been inoperative and disconnected for a month and had cooled down a bit.Long story short, I'm over the warranty and they want me to pay in order to fix a problem that came with the monitor. Between this and the other HP products that have broken down on me, I'm never going to buy anything by Hewlett Packard again. Now that I'm five-hundred dollars down with a monitor that'll work for a little while every leap year.
I have had this changer for approximately 5 weeks, past the Amazon 30 day return policy, unless stocking charges and shipping costs are paid by me. JVC will not exchange the unit but will repair it at their local authorized dealer.At first, there were seldom, random skips, garbles, and lyric repeats. These have become more frequent and annoying. Pristine discs made no difference and changing the optical cable did not help. My ten year old Yamaha changer, it has drawer problems, plays my discs flawlessly.So far, this is the only problem but a major one that is getting worse. Everything else is working and I do like the unit. The sound quality is superior to my old Yamaha and the remote is better.I do not know if this unit can be fixed or, like with cars, the repair people cannot duplicate the problem.I am not going to put a lot of time, energy, or gas into getting this changer repaired beyond my first attempt. Maybe DVD changers are made better and I can use one as a CD player?I am disappointed, to say the least, and from my experience, I know purchasing electronic components can be a gamble. I hope your purchase goes better.Update: 1/21/09I took the unit in for warranty repair. They replaced the laser and on the technician's equipment, both analog and optical cable connections were tested, the unit played flawlessly. On my home system with a new optical cable, I again had the original problems. I gave the unit to a friend and it works perfectly on his sytem using the analog connection. It must be a hand shake issue with my equipment so I no longer believe it is the unit itself. I have read that some electronic equipment combinations do not always work well together. I conclude that was my situation.
I bought this to use with my nano on trips. THe first problem was the message on my nano when i docked it--"charging is unable with this accessory". So it would not recharge my nano while playing so the battery would run out. THe last straw was when i just got the latest version nano and it would not play out of the speakers at all, and of course would not charge. I am done with this product.
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!
BEWARE! this thing is not worth the money! it breaks easily. im on amazon looking for a new cd player because this stupid piece of crap broke. for 50 bucks you can find a much better cd player that is more reliable and has better features.
Warning - I bought this product after a great experience with the smaller frame but I have had two big problems. (1) - a product problem= It would not accept photo transfers from my Mac laptop as the mac laptop disconnected the USB connection saying it was drawing excessive power (I have never had this problem before and it happened twice) - note that there are quite a lot of posts on the smaller Phillips frame reporting extensive problems with macs both at the operating system, hardware and photosoftware level (2) - an instructions plus user problem it turns out it seemed not to take the memory chip used by either my Sony or HP digital cameras which are reasonably popular makes but the slot looks to a reasonably sensible consumer as if it is the right one (and the paper instructions are misleading) so I jammed the slot which lost me my chip and incapacitated the slot ! Be warned.So I would be (very) wary if you are a Mac user or if you assume that a popular camera memory chip will work with this without very carefully checking. A disappointment considering how much I liked the smaller frame, which I loaded direct from camera.
You cannot add 3-hole punched pages of other things in with the CDs because the binder rings are non-standard so nothing else will fit. You also cannot use these binder refills in a standard 3-hole that other things will fit into because they have deliberately cut off the inside corners so you cannot punch holes that will fit a standard 3-ring binder.This outfit has made both the binder and the refills non-standard with tricks so you can't use them anywhere but with each other - obviously trying to be proprietary to force you to buy both all the time.I resent this kind of manipulation and strongly recommend a different brand that sticks to standard universal 3-ring binder spacing.
I have always been happy with Verbatim but I assumed that cds were a commodity item. That is until I tried Memorex and had 2 failures in the first 25 disks. A failure rate of 8% is ridiculous.
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 this and it never worked. My computer would not read the disk. I returned it and did not buy another one. I will see if there is a version I can download instead
Worked for what I wanted &lt;ventrillo> for a week or so, then started getting a lot of static and noise with my mic.Found a different solution to my problem.
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.
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 it last year, mine only lasted two weeks only, I was hearing my cd of U2 on my break at work... then stopped, the lcd window showed a strange pattern and turn off, later when i tried to restart, the buttons were mixed up...i didn't get any refund because the store told me that was my fault (a circuit burned), the funny thing, I worked at that store and my cd player was always in my locker... safe...a co-worker (who exchanged my cd player for another one behind my boss back) told me that some customers had trouble with the same one...at the end i ended with a RCA player and quit my job two months later, and this one got bad luck because it fell from the second floor of my new job... (my new boss is at fault XD) right into the pool... ^^U but even after that my rca player is still working o_oU...=_= sound like a joke but i can believe that the quality of sony got that bad... now i need to research more before my next purchase of a sony product
I'm very disappointed in the quality of the pictures this camera takes. It takes fine pictures in bright sunlight, but once you get inside it won't focus. The majority of the pictures come out blurry and the few that are actually in focus are visibly grainy.My boyfriend and I bought this camera so that he wouldn't have to always be borrowing mine (a Pentax Optio 550). At first I really admired the camera because of it's sleek design, and low price. It seemed like a great camera for a novice with all of it's presets. I will admit that some of the presets do work pretty well (like the night shot), but you have to go through a few menus to get there.My advice, don't waste your money. If you want a camera to take photos and not just wave around to show your friends, you should look elsewhere.
When I first received this battery, it worked fine. But after 10 months it will no longer hold a decent charge. I can't talk on my cordless phone for longer than 10 minutes. I am going to order a replacement battery from a different manufacturer that has a 4-1/2 star rating.By the way of comparison, the original battery I got with the phone lasted 4 years.
ok straight to the facts:-Takes forever to boot up vs other model I had.-It takes a while to calculate a route (i guess a small processor in this one)-The map seems to be off by 400ft to the east. (Yes this is a problem!)-The voice only says "turn left", or "turn right" it doesn't try to tell you what street. (the other magellen I had does tell you the street. this is very useful in the city)-The voice notice to "turn" doesn't kick in until right at the intersection (booooooo!)--Basically: it's so bad that it prompted me to write this review.
The amazon site brought up this card for accessories for my Canon rebel XT digital camera. It is the wrong disc. Because I opened it, their vendor , Adorama, would not exchange it. I never would have bought it if it hadn't come up on their site. If I go now the right card does come up, but something I did atthe time directed me to this card. It was not clear that for my large purchase order that they were splitting my order to three vendors (part of that hidden price gig they've got going on) until you go to summarize the order for putting your charge number in. By that time, I'd spent enough time with the whole thing,though I didn't kknow anything about the other vendors. I would have been better off getting accessories like memory cards locally. I guess I'll have to sell it on eBay. I'm quite discouraged with the Amazon process for this type of purchase. Next time I'll stick to books.
this printer has ruined any joy or anticipation that might come from digital photography. the constant clogging and multiple cleaning passes required whenever i decide to print has made printing torture. so why dont i smash this infernal japanese torture machine with a baseball bat? dont think i havent fantasized long and hard about it, 'just wait till the cartridge is empty' i tell myself, which takes all of 10 pages, but nooo i buy another cartridge! why? why? why do i go on with this living hell? yes, i need a new printer, but will i ever buy another epson anything? NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was given this camera as a gift a couple months ago - and I'm currently trying to decide how to tactfully tell my parents & in-laws that I'll be buying a new digital camera soon.I have taken pictures in all types of lighting, with all but one of the pre-set functions, and I have been disappointed over and over again. Luckily, I'm handy with Photoshop and can fix the color relatively well... the sharpness of the photos though - that's another issue.Problems: Color quality is not very good (especially shadows... they look green or red tinged!). Also, for a 7 MP camera, the images are NOT as sharp and crisp as one would expect. My old 4 MP camera has much better quality photos! And it has no viewfinder for sunny days when you can see the screen!Word to the wise, skip this camera and buy something else.
I made the mistake of buying this piece of junk.The first unit was defective. After spending two evenings following the the very confusing directions (they probably are crystal clear to anyone having a Masters in Computer Science and a Ph.d. in Systems & Network programming) I gave up and tried to reach Linksys on the phone. I got the answering machine that said to wait. After over hour of waiting I gave up on that as well. I fnally broke down and hired a tech to come install it. He realized the first unit was defective. I went and got a new unit. He installed that and we thought that all was well. Then, like clockwork my internet connection now disconnects after 10 minutes on line. You can almost set your watch by it. The tech could not figure it out or fix it. Again tried to reach Linksys. Again no joy.Now I have an expensive paperweight that is great, as long as I don't want to spend more than ten mins on line at a time.Customer support is essentially non-existant. The quality control of the product is poor. And the product itself is badly flawed.By some other router. This is a waste of your most important asset, your time which you will never get back, and a waste of money as well.Doug
I was very happy with this cooler at first. It kept my laptop runner cool as a cucumber. Some people have noted problems with the feet that elevate the notebook, but I've had no such issues there. I am though not happy with the very bright blue light that stays on when its in use. It's very noticeable and annoying to me. I ended up using a small piece of black duck tape to cover the light which has worked well, except that now theres a piece of duck tape on an otherwise aesthetically pleasing device.Now the big problem. After only having it for less than 2 months it has started making this horrible vibrating noise. It's as if the fans are not balanced or something. But whatever the case, it's a major killing point to what was a great item. I'll be returning to it amazon.
The item description for this bag is wrong. Amazon is selling a different item. The item I received had a Petrol logo on the inside claiming it was manufactured in 1996 in Tel-Aviv, and it has a label on the outside that says Petrol. The photo on the website is of a different bag. It seems like an OK bag, but why would anyone pay a premium price of $150 for a knock off bag? I'm returning it today.
I've had this player for about a year and it has been working great until last week. It crashed and now is telling me there is a "firmware problem". I tried everything including reformating, reloading firmare, reinstalling drivers and all that and have found no solution. Then I searched online for some tips and turns out this is pretty common. Just search "zen micro" and "firmware problem" and you'll see.
Looked &amp; sounded great - until I turned the shower on, and immediately I could see moisture in the tuner/clock face. If I could give it zero stars I would. Now it doesn't work at all. Sending it back with a nasty note.
I was debating between these and some facier pairs on ebay and boy did I regret it. These are heavy, bulky, and not comfortable on my ears. They sound pretty good, the base is great, but not worth giving up comfort. My neck even hurts wearing these because the headphone are so heavy. Its like putting a textbook on top of your heard for a couple of hours. Its also such a relief when i take them off for my ears. My ears were red. They should make them out of more plastic rather than metal. Next time I will spend the extra [money] to get a better pair.
This POS doesn't work with Shoretel 320. I looked it up to make sure it did. Sadly it didn't. Wasted my time.
I have had so many frustrations with Samsung and this product. I had bought this as a birthday gift for my father in August and only now is everything working. He had barely used it a month when it froze and would not work at home or in the car.Samsung customer care told us to send in all parts (including home and car kits) to their service company and that it would take 7-10 days to fix this. 2 months went by and we had no response. I finally screamed loud enough at enough people and I found out a part was on permanent backorder.They sent a replacement radio, but not the car kit I sent in. I had to work with 5 more people and get sent to second level support to get a refund for the car kit as they could not replace the part.I finally bought a replacement car kit and the new radio started freezing again - just like the first one. We did end up getting it to work after removing the battery about 5 times and restarting the unit.4 months to get this radio working is way too long and I will make sure to steer clear of Samsung products. I myself have a Pioneer Inno and it was wored beautifully since day 1.
I bought the iriver and am returning it a month later. After having imported downloaded music and my personal CD's, the player began malfunctioning for no apparent reason. It mislabeled tracks, freezes when I scroll up and down, and just plain does not work. I strongly recommend avoiding this product as it has caused me nothing but irritation.
It's a very nice and portable mouse, when I bout this mouse, I did for two things,the brand (GE) and price. but after a couple of months always happen that windows show me a message "a USB device it doesn't work properly" and after that mesage the mouse was freeze". Now I Need to buy other one, but never a GE mouse.
I was given the FL100 as a gift and soon realized the product is flawed. If the player is connected to the PC and the battery dies, it will corrupt the internal memory and the player will not restart after replacing the battery. The player BIOS will initiate, however, once the internal memory check is complete the message &quot;Battery Low !!!&quot; will appear and it shuts down. The internal memory can be re-formatted but the player must be on to do so. I contacted Digitalway regarding this and they said, &quot;If the player purchase date is less than 30 days old and you have the receipt, you may return it to the place of purchase. If the player purchase date is more than 30 days and less than 120 days old and you have the receipt, you may return it to Digitalway.&quot; The key here is receipt. I also believe they are not really backing this product. I would recommend looking at comparable players and especially the warranty.
I read the reviews on this device and wanted to give it a whirl. I have a TV in an entertainment room and switch outputs on the cable box to use this TV while playing cards or billiards. The cable/DVR box and stereo amp remain in another room and it's not feasible to control them via IR. The remote control I am using with this device is the universal remote that came with the Cox Communications (Phoenix, AZ) set top HD / DVR box. As others have noted, it did apparently seem to matter which of the two AA battery slots were used. Once I got this sorted out it worked great ... for a while.Update Dec 2011 - ultimately this item had no range or staying power. It was wacky working in the remote and seemed determined to NOT work more often than it did work, especially if I had company over. I upgraded to a Logitech Harmony 900 and it was the best decision I ever made.
I had seen other reviews that this product was not a Cables To Go product, so I made sure I ordered directly from Amazon and not one of their other sellers. Boy, was I ticked when I received a CableTech cable in a bag with a "Cables to Go" label placed over the original label. It does not have the signature Cables To Go connectors/boots. I could have saved a couple bucks by ordering from one of the other sellers and gotten the same cable, or maybe even the correct cable. This cable may be just fine, but it was NOT what was advertised and what I paid for. Shame on Amazon!I had just ordered two 7 ft Cables To Go cables from Amazon and they are actual Cables To Go products. The quality is obviously better than this cable.
This fax machine is very error-prone. The ability for the fax machine to process incoming faxes when linked to an answering machine was intermittent; often times clients would have to re-send items multiple times. The build quality is very poor and the front access door is built to withstand only a few openings and closings before the hinge system fails. As a person who expects electronic items to work, and as a person who takes very good care of his electronic items, I was extremely disappointed with this unit.
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.
Bought this.The DVDs did not play well from day 1. Gets stuck in between.Three months it worked. After that we had some popping sound and wire circuit burning smell and did not work.
After a lot of agonizing over which digital frame to get I chose this one. I guess its OK but it isn't what I expected it to be. For one thing it didn't come with any instructions or info on how to set up the photo's on the memory card or how to put some of them into it's limited internal memory. I read reviews that said it would show several 100 to 1000's of photos on one 512mg SD card. I cant get it to show more than about 120 photos and only those on the card that are not in a folder and only in one long slide show. I cant get it to show anything in separate folders or sub-folders. As for the mp3 playing I haven't tried that yet.Picture quality is OK and it only takes extra time to load them if they are very large. If you re-size them for the size of the screen they load OK. Overall I'm disappointed in it for what it cost me. But I guess that we aren't supposed to want very much out of something that's a little over $100 any more.
I have a Linksys Cable/DSL router and was very happy with it, so it seemed like this product would make a great addition to my network. I uplinked it to the router, and after an hour on the phone with tech support, was able to make the two work together. When I tried to make it work with my Airport extreme card on my Powerbook, it would only find the network intermittantly, and when it did, it asked for a password. I called Linksys and was informed that they could not help me because I have a Mac. When I asked for a supervisor, CUSOMER CARE HUNG UP ON ME. I bought a Netgear access point, and it worked like a charm right out of the box. No configuration necessary. I am very disappointed in Linksys.
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.
First of all, I wanted to make this review because I'm getting rid of these headphones, and looking at Audio-Technica ATH-M50 and Sennheiser HD448. These have been pretty good cans, and lasted about 3 years, which is pretty good for the amount of use I got out of them. One thing I didn't like is the manual boost control you had to switch on and off.... if you forget to turn them off after end-of-day, goodbye to your batteries. I think they should have definitely made an auto-off feature after being on for a certain amount of time, with no sound being pushed through.The bass left a lot to be desired, and although the noise cancellation worked a little, it really only canceled when there was music playing. Also, the set also ended up pushing out a sharp whine out of them after some use. Rarely noticeable when you have them on, but to others around you (work in a cubicle), they might get annoyed with this.Altogether, I expected more out of these, but they did do a okay job while I had them... but really reconsidering Sennheiser as a brand.
Bought two of these cables to add a second SATA drive to my older Dell 8300.The right angle connect was an OK fit to the drive but the straight end was extremely loose on the motherboard.I gave up and bought another one from Best Buy for $20, fit fine and was of much better quality.I guess you get what you pay for.....
I suppose it does the job, but it's very cheaply made...the glass isnt glued or set into the metal, so it moves around makes an annoying noise everytime you move the camera.
I have had many problems with this suction cup mount, and I now have the bean bag mount. The bean bag mount is 1000 times better!! We absolutely love it and you will too.
it barely removes any scratches and its kind of messy. i honestly didn't like this product and wouldn't recommend it to anyone for a scratch remover.
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 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 bought this unit last year because:(+) nice screen size and resolution.(+) built-in MP3/WMA music player with SD slot(+) Harman Kardon brand nameand i returned it after 3-week use in multiple states because:(-) TERRIBLE algorithm and possibly old maps. the software told me to turn left into no-left-turn roads / one-way / into freeway many times.(-) slow satellite lock-on time, sometimes even minutes. actually slower than my Sprint Mogul.you don't want to be a GPS horror story.
I'm disappointed in this remote. It worked well at first. After a few months, when I press the forward button, it would stick and forward through 2-20 images in rapid sequence. Also the USB receiver is quite bulky.
Driver for this printer is 163mb. Driver for Canon Pixma is 10.3 mb. If only I had known!!
After buying the e260 Sansa MP3 player about 3 months ago, I was thrilled with it until the left channel stopped working. Having tried several earphone sets to make sure that wasn't the problem, I e-mailed the Sansa support site. This was a week ago and I haven't yet received a reply. I'm very disappointed in this product.
I purchased this to remotely control a cable TV box. I thought it was an ingenious idea to put a radio transmitter inside a battery that could pick up signals from the remote and transmit them, but I ended up disappointed. Four points about my experience: First, it can take a long time to charge up the batteries the first time. Mine needed 4 days in the charger before working, so don't conclude the unit is dead if it does not work after the 48 hour recommended charge. Second, the transmitter obviously has range limitations. The limit for mine was one floor up and 40 feet away in a wood frame house; unfortunately, this was just beyond what I needed it for. Third, there was a defect in the jack where you plug in the IR repeater on my unit; the plug kept popping out. Fourth and worst, my unit just stopped responding for no apparent reason on 2 occasions. I was channel surfing in close range to the devise when it just stopped responding. I changed the battery and it did not make a difference. The next day it was working again, but again stopped, which is when I gave up. Maybe I got a defective unit; maybe I have weird radio interference; maybe my remote doesn't work well with it. I don't have time to troubleshoot all the variables and the product does me no good if it does not reliably work all the time. I applaud the inventor for the concept and wanted this to work, but it did not work for me.
I bought this product with the intention of using it with my 5-button MS USB wireless Intellimouse and wireless Logitech keyboard. The box and documentation imply that the KVM will work with any USM mouse. The problem I'm having with the KVM is randomly, the right click menu will appear. This happens enough be a major interruption while working...about every 20 seconds. After a few emails with IOGEAR's support manager, I got to the bottom of the story; this KVM only supports two button mice! This is not stated anywhere in the product description or manual!!! They have an "device emulation" feature that prevents lag time in device detection when switching between computers by emulating the mouse and keyboard connection; The KVM emulates a two button mouse and standard keyboard. Since it is not possible to upgrade the firmware on this KVM, the only advice the support manager could provide was to either use a 2-button mouse or return the KVM.
After reading many reviews I decided to purchase these buds. It was a big mistake. I wanted to replace my standard earphones for my IPOD Nano. First off, I did not like the fact that one wire is longer than the other. They were comfortable when I placed them in my ears however the bass was terrible and the sound was very tinny and low. Needless to say I returned them immediately.
Ordered the Leica along with a Minox BV 8X25. The latter - at half the price - offers comparable optical quality with far better ergonomics, fit and finish. The focusing knob on the Leica felt cheap and imprecise. Summary: You don't always get what you pay for.
I bought this camera when it first came out....great camera, but after 1 year I started to notice flare in my shots...but I was not facing the sun...months later the flare was getting worse, then I noticed dust INSIDE the lens. Other people have noticed this same problem and have experienced the same grain in their pictures. After talking with Canon, they will not admit that this is their problem because I must have dropped the camera...that never happened! This has now turned into a $1000 paper weight :(Last year I bought the Sony a300...a much more superior camera system...I have yet to experience any problems with this camera
Horrible product for anyone over the age of 10, wait why are they even on AIM?I purchased this product and the connection was horrible, even my little sister hated the design. Too slow, cramped keyboard and limited functions. Battery life was also very short. I recommend just getting a low end laptop than this piece of trash.Two thumbs DOWN!
I use a 12x9 tablet (which takes up a lot of desk space), so it's really inefficient for me to use a separate mouse. I do like the fact that it's like having a wireless mouse with no batteries required, and I can switch to my pen when it's time to work on graphics. However, like others have noted here, the build quality isn't great and after a bit of normal use you will begin to notice some problems. After 18 months of normal use, mine occasionally fails to register a click and I would say 7-10% of the time it DOUBLE clicks when I click once (which is infuriating in its own right). The buttons are starting to feel "loose" and the microfiber pad is pretty much destroyed. I've taken this thing apart and installed new drivers several times to try to get it working. It's really annoying how I'm probably going to have to buy yet another in a year or 2.My $10 Microsoft mouse that I bought 7 years ago works perfectly fine even after being kicked around in my laptop bag yet the $400 Wacom unit fails.**UPDATE**6 months after my original review, my replacement Wacom mouse is one again broken. This time my middle click registers as both a middle and right click simultaneously. This was the last time and I will no longer be using this mouse. I can't believe I have to shelf my tablet to make room for a regular mouse because of this.
This was a great player until it stopped working. After having it for about six months, CDs stopped playing in it. The same No Disc error others have seen had struck. I contacted Sony to get it repaired or replaced. They would not replace it but said they could repair it for $77 plus shipping. So if you buy it, maybe you'll get lucky and yours will work without a problem for longer than six months, but when it breaks don't expect any help from Sony.
A piece of garbage. Don't waste your money. I was fooled and lured by the price and the entire package so I got what I paid for...garbage. Nothing works! I would give it zero star if it was an option. So disappointing. And it's not even worth it to return it because the cost of shipping was already 200% more than the cost of the product! So don't waste your money. Better invest in something real.
I saw this burner in a store, entered my name for the give away and to my suprise I won! It works pretty good,but it cost a lot of money for what you get.
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
Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
I bought this product and it was easy to install. I have DISHTV and there was no diagram to tell you how to install it. Once I did, I noticed immediately that the TV pictures wasn't as good as before. It was grainy and had a slight flicker. I tried to get information from Sony and got only canned answers back which were non responsive. So I have repacked this item and intend to return it. Very disappointed. I may try it one more time because it does have the items I was looking for and maybe this was a defective product. I was concerned about the criticism of the product in general by the other customer but I am willing to try it one more time before switching to another company.
We received the speakers and the dock doesn't work on our e260 sansa so we sent it back and received a replacement and it still doesn't work on the dock. The sansa charges, but does not play music through the speakers. We hooked a cord up to it into the line in and then the speakers worked. We bought it so that the sansa could dock up to it, not so that we would have yet another cord hanging off from it!!!
I've been through three pairs of these headphones, let me tell you why. The sound quality is amazing,I could have my music turned down but it would sound loud to me and there was no sound leakage. The over the ear clip works well. A few problems I have had with all three pairs is that the cord is so long it gets snagged on almost everything! There have been times when I've been on the bus and the cord would get snagged on other people...awkward. With the first pair, one of the earpieces stopped producing sound, so I bought my second pair. After 4.5 months the second pair did the same thing! Finally I bought my third pair,I loved the sound quality so much, and after 4 months both earpieces stopped working. My main point is save your money because these do NOT last long!
Got the part very quickly, and it was easy to install. It only seemed to add 5 or so miles to where I can pull in stations.
I tried installing and reinstalling several times; It never worked. Besides the software messed up the installing of other bluetooth adapters.
I recently purchased this mp3 player and although the reviews were mixed, mostly bad, i figured since im rather tech savvy and so is my boyfiend, that loading wouldnt be a problem. Well it was. BIG TIME. putting music on it was fine, but when it came to videos, they wouldnt work. the device comes with a disk so u can download a converter and that still wouldnt work, so after 2 hours of fiddling with it and trying every possible way, and the instruction booklet that came with it doesnt say not one damn thing about music or video transfer, it kept reffering to the converter which would say it had converted the videos but really hadnt. so if youre looking for an Ipod nano wannabe go right on ahead but i am severely pissed that i took a chance and got burned.
I bought this product from amazon and first of all it didn't ship for over a month causing a delay on a big project, and once I got the ram it fried my board. NEVER BUY FROM AMAZON DIRECTLY!!!! I'm contemplating suing for damages!
good fit but where's the base. ALmost non-existent. That statement of increased base needs to be taken off the marketing
Yes, they're cheap compared to other types/brands of headphones. Sure, they look nice, and for some, will fit perfectly on your ears. But, do they work properly? NO.I purchased these headphones because I misplaced the original pair that came with my discman, and for about 2 weeks they worked wonderfully. However, by the third week, the right side stopped functioning and soon after the left side began to lose sound.If you want a pair of headphones that will last you longer than a month and actually work properly, then shell out an extra $5-$10 on an alternative choice.
This router has been nothing but problems.In short, it hangs on streams and downloads. It also likes to assign IP addresses when you follow the directions to use a fixed IP address.Tech support is useless, suggests adjusting the &quot;MTU&quot; and setting a fixed IP address (see above).There are -dozens- of people with these problems. See the issues at DSLReports.com, search for BEFW11S4. Until this is fixed, BUY ANOTHER BRAND.
I have just completed a grueling ordeal working my way up through D-Link tech support. When I finally reached the third-tier support level, I was informed that D-Link's current driver will not work with Windows Vista SP2. At the time of this review - August 2009 - that is the current version of Vista. Anyone buying a new Windows computer, or who keeps their Vista system up to date, should avoid this D-Link product. For others, be cautious because should you update or replace an older system in the future, you may find this device will no longer work for you. There is no indication or expectation from D-Link support that this will ever be corrected. Presume that when Windows 7 rolls out too, the device will also not work. From the current marketing and significant price decrease, I speculate that this could be an abandoned, near obsolete product.There is extensive online information showing a persistent history of driver problems throughout this product's existence. One suggested workaround was to use a US Robotics driver for a comparable device. That advice was sound when only the Version 1.0 driver was available from D-Link, but there is a ver. 1.1 driver now that is later than the US Robotics one. While trying to get this to work, I did experiment with the US Robotics driver but had the same difficulties.If you choose to try this device with a non-Vista SP2 system, note that the product shipped with both an out-of-date installation guide, and the old driver. Do not use them. Go to the D-Link site and download the current driver and a PDF of the guide.The following is my observation of D-Link technical support gained from this experience, so if your only interest is a review of the device you need not read further.On the plus side, the initial call, which was toll-free, got me quickly to a tier one support person. After working through tier one and tier two support, I had to call back for tier three - what they call a "Product Specialist" - and that call was quickly answered as well. On the minus side, and this was enormous, this problem with Vista SP2 is known to D-Link, but they are apparently keeping it a secret. There is no mention of it on their website support, in support forums, nor in any documentation, yet after spending well over an hour with D-Link tech support, most of that with the tier one and two technicians, the tier three technician informed me immediately that their current driver will not work, and there is no expectation that there ever will be a driver. I asked why there is no mention of the fact that the device will not work with any current Windows Vista system, and he was unable to answer that.With the online research I performed prior to purchase and after I ran into problems, the time working with D-Link tech support, and with the personal troubleshooting with reinstalls and reboots, I spent in excess of five hours on this product, only to have D-Link inform me over an hour into the phone support process that it won't work, they know it won't work, and they don't know if it will ever work. Of course, this information should have been readily - and even prominently - available on their website. Instead, their negligence - whether from incompetence, or contempt for the customer - caused me to waste a great deal of time, and endure further hassle with returning the product to Amazon, not to mention the cost to Amazon for the return shipping, and the return to D-Link. This is my second experience with D-Link equipment, and my second completely negative one. As a systems administrator I've worked with a lot of networking gear, but D-Link's consistent poor performance has insured that for me, they will never be an approved vendor.
Dell Diagnostics Tools found problem in the drive six months from the date of purchase. But Western Digital did not accept that since 'their' Diagnostic tool did not find any problem. Drive developed serious problems in 1.5 years (this time detectable with Western Digital tools too).Since Western Digital provides 3 year warantee (unlike Maxtor and Seagate), I got the drive replaced. They shipped the new drive fast. The replacement drive (refurbished) died in two weeks (!), resulting in complete data loss for me.Of course, nobody takes any warantee for data, not even those who provide backup software that can fail to restore!I have never used Maxtor or Seagate, so cannot say if those are better. Dell originally gave me 20GB drive (again Western Digital). 2.5 years old but works great!
I thought this would be a great gift and bought 4 of them. Unit worked well until I tried installing the software and it crashed with an error from Macromedia Projector. Tried installing it on a second computer and got the same exact error. I went online for support or updated drivers and found nothing useful on their site. Too bad for Flip - I am taking all of them back.
I bought a 6-pack of the 3M Dust Remover and was immediately disappointed. There was no red tube to spray the dust remover so that left ALL the dust removers completely useless because it doesn't function properly without the skinny red tube. And then another HUGE disappointment with the added bittering agent. After a failed attempt to use the dust remover without the red stick, the bittering agent left a nasty, greasy residue all over my laptop keyboard which got on my fingers and then to my lips when I applied lip balm. I washed my hands and my lips until they were dry and damaged from soaps, but the taste and smell still remains. I will not be recommending this product to anyone.
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.
Update 2011: Product died after three years. Searched Internet and there are a bunch of other people complaining about the same thing. You turn it on one morning and nothing! No help on Philips website. For the money, that's kind of expensive for only three years.===Original Review Below===This is a quality product. You do need to read the instructions to get a quick understanding of the functions and then it's easy to use. You can either copy from media cards or just attach it to your computer via USB and it acts as another data drive and you can just copy your images on it. I like the ability to have the frame automatically turn on at a specific time of day and then shut off at another time. I also like the options for setting different slide show timings and effects. I recommend this product to anyone that has a bunch of photos that they want to see all the time. Its great on the shelf at home or on your desk at work. Show off the photos of the kids/grandkids or that special vacation you took. The image quality is great!
I have had 2 of these LaCie drives and have lost data on BOTH of them. I can't warn you away from these drives strongly enough.
These are hands down the absolute worst blank CDs I have ever used. I used to buy Maxell CD-Rs from my school book store, but they recently started selling only individual ones, so I thought I'd try these out. I use these to play music in my car's CD player, and they play just fine, but the problem is most of them seem to be defective. So far, I've had maybe five completely successful burns and one where it cuts out on the second to last track and doesn't play the last. In comparison, I've gone through probably fifteen or so that wouldn't burn. I've used iTunes and Winamp and both programs would start burning then get a disc error a minute or two in. Save your money and try a different brand, I know I'm going back to Maxell.
Unlike most of the reviews which were positive which caused me to purchasse the radio I completely disliked the product. it is nearly impossible to dial and pick up most stations. Since the dial is so small you need pinpoint accuracy. Yes, the quality of sound is very good, but I am throwing out this unit, and buying something else !!!
For me this camera had the perfect mix of features so I picked it up to record my hiking adventures. First off the motor was so loud it was terrible (louder than my gal's voice in some scenes). I took it up Mt Timpanogos and discovered that not only was it too loud, but the 360 degree mic was overpowered by even the smallest breezes, and colors of flowers and plants got totally washed out in bright sunlight (can be corrected by a filter). The B&amp;W viewfinder is useless (I couldn't make out a deer standing in shadow 20 meters away) and the LCD is hard to see in bright sun. It was also way too heavy to carry in a pack all day. In low light conditions it gets very grainy (to be expected, but not to this degree). I returned it and now am trying a DCRTRV17. Same mic and LCD but with a color VF, much smaller and lighter (DVC), a super quiet motor, but only 10x op-zoom.
I purchased this product several months ago from someone else. FM worked great and I loved all the features. One day I put in a CD and all I got was a no disc message. I sent it back as defective and was sent another one. It behaved exactly the same way. Because both had come directly from Japan, I thought something might have happened during shipping or perhaps something wasn't correct for Stateside use. Because I really loved the size and features, I wanted to try one from Target. After reading the reviews, I've changed my mind. I've always associated Sony with quality products but not anymore. I really appreciate the opportunity to read other opinions and make informed choices.
This printer was free with a purchase of a PC, and that's the only reason I did not give it a ONE star rating!The paper feeds incorrectly and jams the machine. This happens with every print job. You have to hand feed the sheets to keep them from ripping. Also, the default print settings can not be changed from the factory settings. You have to set up a print profile and check it every time.I would not recommend this product.
We were so excited for our 2 year old to use these on his first plane trip, but unfortunately they didn't come close to living up to the positive reviews here on Amazon. They fit very well, but are made of very cheap materials. My son wasn't even being rough with them, we just gently took them off of his head when a small piece of plastic that holds the ear cups to the headband broke off. We ended up having to use duct tape to hold them together for the flight home. What a waste of money! I recommend finding another brand.
I ordered the tv on Jan 18th. It arrived on ~Jan 27th. It died on March 1st. Turn it on, super dim picture for about 15 seconds, then it shuts itself down with all the lights blinking on the front. Before it died, I used my xbox 360 on it and watched movies. I really loved it before it croaked.Amazon once again lived up to my high customer service expectations by offering to repair it, replace it or refund me my money. I went with a return/refund as I didn't want to tempt fate again with the same model. Eagle is coming tomorrow to pick it up. I will be ordering a 52" Sharp Aquos LCD once I see the Samsung go on the delivery truck. Hopefully the LCD technology will be more reliable. I have to say, I read a few other reviewers who's tvs died as well and rolled the dice anyway. I had hoped I wouldn't be one as well.
I have a $130 Sony DVD player. Sony claims a 1 year part/90 day labor warranty. First, the machine simply stopped working after 5 months. Second, to send it in for warranty repair, Sony wants $92.00 for labor, upfront, plus I have to pay for the cost to ship the item. They don't assess the problem and then give you an estimate, permitting you to decide whether or not you want to go through with a repair. Third, when I noted that the cost to repair closely approaches the cost of a new machine, their customer service representative told me I should have purchased the extended warranty.My suggestion is, buy a more reliable product, not a Sony. Check out what the warranty, when you purchase. Select a product with 1 year parts and labor. Otherwise, find out what the manufacturer charges for warranty service.Watch out for deceptive warranty policies.
I bought Garmin nuvi 250 for my bicycle (the nuvi 200 series has a very nice bicycle mount available) after getting lost in Brooklyn, but checked to see how it works when using it for driving. The unit I got seems defective. You can't program the unit without stopping and waiting for a signal to lock on. It constantly loses its signal even on bright sunny days. And when you lose signal while driving, the only way for me to lock on a signal was to pull over the side and wait for it. I also lose signal when going under the bridge. I compared it to my old Garmin StreetPilot c580 and the c580 was much better in acquiring a signal and I can change destinations on the fly. I returned the unit and replaced it with a TomTom 140s which is much better when it comes to acquiring a signal. Too bad the Garmin nuvi 250 has very good features for the money like 5 hour battery life when unplug, perfect for biking, the TomTom only has 3 hours. But if it is unable to acquire a signal reliably, it is useless. My boss has the Garmin nuvi 265T and she is very happy with it. I thought about returning the unit and exchanging for the same model but after reading the reviews here, the signal issue is quite common so I bought the TomTom instead.
I received the camera and it didn't work. I need to find out how to rectify
I previously owned a 720p Sony TV and decided to upgrade....big mistake. I received this TV and have since returned it after a week. The picture is nice and pretty dang clear. The bad is that it bows. It is as if something was sitting on top of the TV pushing down to create a "bowing" effect. It is terrible when you watch movies with the wide-screen (i.e. black bars). Also, you can notice it greatly on the TV Guide channel and any other channel like ESPN or CNN with the ticker at the bottom of the screen.Another problem that I had is that even after adjusting the colors for some time, the reds bled a little bit and were just to bright.The good is that the TV is cheap (price) but also bad b/c it is cheap (cheap construction).I do not recommend this TV. I have since bought a SONY SXRD 55 inch for about $150 more, and it is great.
I have a laptop with Bluetooth built-in and I wanted a full-size Bluetooth mouse to use with it.Many of the applications I use rely heavily on the middle mouse button. Unfortunately, the middle button on this mouse does not respond properly, making for a very frustrating experience.Also, the clickless wheel sounds like a good idea, but I enjoy a little tactile feedback from the wheel.Why can't Microsoft simply take their nice, basic mouse, and make a Bluetooth version of it without trying to add a bunch of new "features" to try and justify the high price?
I base my review on more than one year of everyday use in a work (cubicle) environment. My music player is an iPod nano (first generation).The mechanical aspect of these headphones is certainly unique, but starts qualifying for the "contraption" label rather quickly. Yes, the curved parts are infinitely adjustable, but that means it takes about 10-15 seconds to put on the headphones. If you work in an environment with frequent interruptions (as I do) then you'll spend more time taking the headphones off and putting them on, than listening to your music.Yes, you can probably put these headphones on more quickly, but since the drivers are so sensitive to position, you need to arrange them *just right* to get the optimal sound. For some reason, my ears didn't have the right shape for the driver to be placed completely in position (as recommended by the manual), so in order to get the full amount of musical detail, I had to frequently press and hold the drivers against my ear canals. This was uncomfortable and distracting.While we're on the subject of comfort, I would like to have a few words with the B&O; designer who thought it was an acceptable idea to use hard-edged aluminum rims on the parts of the earbuds which were supposed to be flush against the ear. These things hurt unless you use the flimsy foam pads!The headphones sounded okay in a perfectly quiet environment, but they don't block out any outside sounds at all. If you work around quiet people, it's no problem. If anyone starts up a conversation, you're pretty much guaranteed to hear it clearly, unless you turn up the music to deafening levels. And if you happen to step into a noisy datacenter or computer room, you can kiss goodbye the somewhat sweet midrange that these drivers can put out.I've since upgraded to Shure noise-isolating headphones, and the difference is remarkable.Unfortunately, the real killer for me was the fact that the right side earbud ended up dying after several months of use. I couldn't figure out why, but one day the right earbud got dramatically quieter than the left earbud. It lost most of the midrange and bass definition. I opened it up to see if there were anything obvious (i.e. earwax) causing the problem, but could not figure out. Swapping sides made no difference - the right earphone was definitely problematic. I finally took the earphones in to the local B&O; shop about six months ago, and got a free replacement under warranty.Earlier this week, the replacement headphones developed the same problem, on the right side.Terribly sorry, Messrs. Bang and Olufsen. Your product looks really nice, but the combination of poor design, discomfort and flaky sound means that it can't stand up to normal usage. I'm sure there are some who would enjoy this product, but I've found a better solution.
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.
do not waste your money! 5$ cable is well balanced and sounds much better then this one. too much bass, no mid no treble. just trash!!
I purchased this for my daughter's birthday to go with the PS2 Karoke Revolution game she received. The michrophone quit working after about 30 minutes!! I contacted Logitech for a replacement, and it was a HASSLE!! I received the replacement about 2 weeks later. That microphone worked for 1 month before also breaking. Obviously, there are some design problems with this product. It was not used in any way except for the way it was intended to be used. VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!
The driver crashes repeatedly making it unusable (am using Windows 7). The build quality is cheap, I accidentally dropped it from 2 feet on carpeted floor and its casing broke into two. It will take 4-5 weeks to arrive to a US address. The product does say that it is shipped from Hong Kong, I missed that, so can't blame the seller for it.
If I could do it over I would buy Nuvi350 w/o blue tooth option. This would save ~$100. It's not worth paying extra when this feature is not great quality. There's echo and noise in calls.
for a product with the name of jensen i thought i would be getting a better set of headphones,cheap, plastic non adjustable head gear with so so speakers. dont buy these.
I ordered this radio for meetings and when I finally got it Iwas very dissapointed. They did miss one thing the Radio does not have atrack counter so you don't know what track your playing. Not Cool.
Borrowed my daughter's to test it out before buying one for myself. Plugged my Compaq R4000 notebook in and got about 10 minutes worth of computing done before the inverter's yellow light started blinking and the "shut me down" alarm started chirping. I removed the plug from the cigarette lighter and the metal was hot enough to burn me.Not recommended.
I received the camera and was not happy when I found a cheap mic that was attached to the cord of an ear peace instead of the the superior sound mic advertised in the ad. I called Amazon, they had no appolgies and said the most they could do was refund my money.On another note the picture quality was ok but froze at least 2 times or better per use, as for sound I had to put the mic up to my mouth before the person on the other end could hear me.Not very happy
After reading raves reviews on Amazon I bought the iM600. On plugging in my iPod the sound quality was very poor, much worse than the 10 year old portable CD player it was replacing (which wasn't much bigger in dimensions than the iM600.) Even the FM radio sounded awful through it.For this price, I'd expect something with halfway decent sound, but it failed to live up to the lowest of expectations.- UPDATE -I went to the local HiFi store and tried another one of these out, and the sound is heaps better. Looks like I got a dud. It doesn't change my rating though, as quality control in their factory is obviously lacking.
Please never buy a Mustek product. I bought one and I am still regretting till date why I did it. I couldn't even get to take one picture. The Camera keeps freezing, and I was not even able to get bright picture each time I used. Please get something else. A word to a wise is sufficient.
Killed my pair of scissor. Why do they use hard to use plastic. They had it purfurated on back but still did not open easily.
After roughly a year of fairly reliable use, I've also fallen prey to the faulty headphone jack. Now i'm wondering what to do with an item that I paid nearly $400 because the limited warranty conveniently ran out eight or nine months ago ("limited" being somewhat of an understatement). No one should ever have to consider "fixing", and possibly further marring something they paid that much money for.A month ago I would've given this item four stars. After coming here and seeing so many people with the exact same problem that Creative continues to neglect, I'm outright angry that I'm not alone.
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.
$10 gamble. Based on previous reviews, I upgraded my firmware of my NEC drive before burning. Disc burned perfectly with no errors. Disc started playing fine in my DVD player, but 1/2 way through the movie, when it needed to change layers, the player struggled and stuttered and couldn't play anything on the second layer.
I got this and it worked ok for a few months. Now I get a high-frequency noise whenever it is switched on and hence it is unusable. Not worth the price.
I have always used HP printers and very dissapointed with this one. I seldom use my printer at home. However, I need to replace the black inck cartridge every 2 month. I do not think I even print more than 25 pages for the last 2 months. I took out the black cartridge and the printer could still print black text using the color cartridge. I really think this printer is a lemon product from HP. I will trash this one because it's too expensive to use and will get another brand. Bye HP ...
I could not be more displeased with this laptop.The form factor of the keyboard is terrible. I could not tell this from the information on the web. The right hand shift key is the size of a standard key, instead of the double size like most laptops, so trying to hit it fast while typing sometimes results in hitting the "UP ARROW" key during typing, which then slows things down quite a bit to fix it. The "PERIOD" and "QUESTION MARK" key is HALF THE SIZE of the standard keys which means you can easily miss them and have to fumble to fix the situation. Why Toshiba would make such critical keys so small is unimaginable to me. They have a full size numberic keypad that will likely never be used, while keys like the return and period that will be used constantly they have made impractical.Several things were wrong with the computer right out of the box. One of the first things I did was look at some pictures. The application locked up after viewing maybe 5 pictures. What I have since found is that all the computer applications lock up at some point during use and you have to either wait maybe 2 to 3 minutes for them to unfreeze, or you can open another window of the same application and then the first one unfreezes. It's very strange and happens across the board.The next thing that happened is the fingerprint reader stopped working. After I downloaded updates it started working again, but only functions properly about 50% of the time, and the rest of the time I need to use my password, so I can never count on it.The next thing is that the touch pad functions irregularly. Sometimes it will close the application I am working on, other times it won't scoll and almost never does it work properly for volume control. It's very problematic.Lately the computer has crashed with a blue screen several time for seemingly no reason. Not during intense activity, or network access.Also every time it is booted up I get an error message about the DVD/CD player. It wants me to switch to DVD, despite the fact that I use the CD player much more. I have to tell it every time not to switch. It's very annoying.Oh, and the master volume control is a cheap plasic rotatable knob on the front, much like they use to put on 1950's radios! What were they thinking!?There are more problems, but I don't feel like typing them all, but those alone should be enough for you to stay away from this computer. It is so bad that I don't use it much, I am still using my 5 year old laptop with a screen that has to be tilted just right to work. I wish I could just get rid of it, but that isn't possible. I wish I had bought another Gateway, or anything else for that matter.I have owned this for about 3 or 4 months now, and I just don't think I will ever be happy with it. I know on paper it looks like good performance for the money, but believe me, it isn't! Do yourself a favor and look at anything else!
I chose this item, because of the bad and the good reviews, said it didn't get hot enough, that it was hard and didn't bend, that it worked well if you only wanted on your back, moist heat was good, on and on, all of which fit me to a tea. I have kidney cancer and the heat helps relived the back pain, so imagine my disappointment the first time I used it, wrinkled so bad it added to the discomfort, I fell asleep and I got blisters. So much for the heat not being hot enough. What happened to the hard not bendable not hot enough pad I thought I was buying, maybe the rest of you should try it again, I think they fixed it.
I am incredibly upset with my purchase of the Archos 604. Out of the box, this pseudo-entertainment center rocked and did everything it was supposed to, but about a month into the purchase loomed a very ugly problem. Cut to the chase, this product is horrible. If it's not suffering from one malfunction it will invent another. I've had so many "corrupt files" that I might blow my brains out. For whatever reason, this device likes to shut down in the middle of transferring to and from the computer, making it impossible to get a whole song on, much less a whole album.Ah, but it gets worse. You only think it's working when all of a sudden it just freezes! Why? I have no clue! It takes forever to load all my songs because it uses a hard drive, it takes forever to find a song because the hard drive slows down when you try to file through 3000 songs, and it takes forever to get used to the HORRIBLE buttons on the side. Half the time I press the wrong button and then my song ends and I can't get the hard drive to load it back up! It drives me absolutely crazy!Besides the horrible layout of the buttons, the speaker is next to worthless; if you crank up the volume all the way the speaker fizzles and gives you a horrible mess of a noise.The only good thing is that the clarity of the screen is fantastic. It makes my images look crystal clear and my HD videos look as good as my HDTV. That is, if you can get the confounded thing to actually play my videos. Maybe I got a dud and I haven't tried contacting Archos, but I will asap. I thought I should let everyone know to stay away from this product as I know there are many others out there just like it. I even bought the DVR station (which is cool and would be perfect if the actual Archos would work) but I cannot say I'm pleased in any way with my purchase. I just hope I get some refund for this.
Not that I've tried any other Humidifier on the market, but I've had this one for 3 years and 2 children. It looks lovely and works well, but it comes apart too easily, making it unsteady. My son is attracted to its noise and unfortunately can topple the blue part with two tiny little fingers (that's how unsteady it is). Talk about the noise. The manufacturer calls it "whisper-quiet", but that must be when its off. I can't put it at its maximum level. Its too noisy. The medium level is fine and works well as white noise with a calming effect on my toddler and infant. It lasts a while before needing a water refil, but the water turns dirty brown and the filter molds pretty fast. It took me a long while to find replacement filters (I was trying to look for cheaper ones), but finally ended up having to buy replacement ones for about $11 (ouch). Its actually hard to clean the part with the fan. The fan was coated with dust and mold, but I couldn't reach it to wipe down. One time I spent an hour trying to reach into the vents with cotton-buds, but wasn't too successful. I then tried to blow out the dust with a blow dryer. Worked a little better, but there is still some dust left. Maybe I'll try a cloth covered knitting needle next. If I was to buy it again, it would be for its looks. Its looks lovely.
I had the screen go out on the DVD player. Customer Service offered to replace the unit provided I pay for an "out of warranty" exchange, which I did. I had the second unit for 5 months when the screen died again. They wanted me to purchase a third player!Needless to say, this is an extremely poor product and Polaroid does not stand behind it. I would not recommend purchasing this DVD player, and I would think twice about purchasing any Polaroid products because of the shoddy customer service.Polaroid customer service reps claim that under 2% of their players have problems. So maybe I'm just in that 0.04% of unlucky people that have had two break!
This product looked light it was one of the best made USB lights/fans out there except the light and the fan burned out after 1 month of use because of overheating.
I have a charger that works great and i bought this a couple months back just as an extra because it was a pretty good deal. i put the 4 batteries in and charged them and let me tell you... you can definitely overcharge them... i came back to the batteries and 2 of them exploded and leaked battery acid all over the charger and whatever was in the vicinity... good thing it didn't burn my house down... never again will i get anything tech B.
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.
Since I downloaded the new version of software for my Flip Ultra, all of the video clips I download are in reverse order, making it impossible for me to conveniently make complete videos editing the clips together.When I downloaded video clips before and then tried to make a movie, they were all in chronological order.Now when I try to make a movie, the clips are in reverse order making it almost impossible to move around, especially when you have more than 20 clips, which I often do.If you stop-and-start and make 10 short videos to stitch together to make one longer movie, it's almost impossible because the videos are downloaded in the wrong order. So to make a coherent movie, you have to move the first one to the last order, the second video to the second-to-the-last order, and so on. It used to download in the correct order, but since this last "upgrade", mixes up the videos so they are unusable.
When my order arrived I had some broken cases already in it. I decided to give them a fair try though. I've had a few that had their manual holders broken. I didn't think much of it. But today I had one with an insert and a game in it and everything broke apart. It just cracked into two pieces. I don't see how plastic can do this. It must be very very poor plastic. I feel this has been an unfair deal for me. I am trying to get my money back.
I purchased this as a keychain attachment and accidentally dropped my keys from about 4 feet, whereupon the flimsy plastic loop attachment immediately broke off. Calls to Imation tech support was no help, since the unsympathetic rep said their warranty does not cover physical damage. Terrific.You would think they would do impact testing on the device before releasing such a low-quality, shoddy product. Would definitely not recommend. There have to be better USB flash products out there.
once I looked at these I returned them-they were too bulky and we travel a lot. I could see not taking them with me due to the size. I could also hear my baby coo in the next room so...
Pros:Features, large LCD display, 5MP, compact, AA batteriesCons:Blurry pictures! (Isn't picture quality the whole point of a camera?)I received this camera as a gift. It was supposed to replace my old slow digital camera (made by HP). I really wanted to like this camera because it was a gift and who wants to deal with a return? Out of the box, I could not take a clear photo with the Sony. I decided that it must be "user error" and read the manual and watched the software tutorial. My images still were blurry. I decided to sit the camera on a table and try to take a picture that way - the center was in focus, but the edges of the picture were not. After playing with it for awhile it's about 50/50 whether or not I'm going to get a somewhat clear picture - I don't want to trust my memories to a 50% chance of a crystal clear picture! If this camera were only 100$, I wouldn't complain and I would live with it, but it retails for over 300$ and is 5MP, the image SHOULD be sharp. By digital STILL camera- I think Sony means both the object being photographed and the photographer need to be perfectly still.If you're only going to be taking still pictures a tripod and photo cropping software would help with the blurry spots. As far as a camera to take pictures of the family - my recommedation is to pass on this one!I gave this camera 2 stars because of the nice features on the camera (the attempt by Sony was there). I admit, I could have just gotten a defective camera, I don't want to take the risk though.
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.
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!!
YUP, it's Junk! Mine to started having problems after the 90 day full warranty. I too get the flashing "LOADING" message.However with mine, no matter how long you turn it off, it staysbroke. Same also if you leave it on. I called JVC, and they would not commit to fixing this without charges. I informed them this is a class problem. Still no commitments.
My Transcend 8 gig SD card failed within a couple weeks of using it. Unfortunately I was overseas on safari when it happened. Very disappointing. The camera said something like "disc error" and I re-formatted it (losing the pix I had shot) and it still would not work. I would never buy Transcend again.
The Antec cooler itself is very well made and did an adequate job of cooling my Centrino. BUT, the USB cable is very shabby and very short; and when I disconnected the USB cable from notebook, the cable fell apart. I paid $40 for this product and expected way more considering Antec makes very good PC cases.
The battery died after 2 years of regular use. The battery I think was lasting longer than factory canon battery that came with the camera at the beginning but the Lenmar is about twice as heavy so I didn't use it much. I've probably charged it 30-50 times and now it dies after 40 minutes, It became a major liability during a shoot because I remember the battery lasting well over 4-6 hours.My canon battery still last about same as it did when I first got the camera over 3 years ago and its been recharged probably 3 times as much as the Lenmar.I recommend buying the real canon battery but if you cannot afford it and don't mind buying a new Lenmar every 1-2 years, you can get this one. It does make the camera much heavier and back heavy if you're using camera stabilization.
The lenses suck. They make my photos blurry. You can't use the flash because the lenses get in the way and even if you don't use the flash the pictures are all weird. I'm no novice when it comes to this stuff. The tripods and cleaners and bag...fine. I asked for this for Christmas, thinking that I was really going to be able to improve my photography, but I was very, very disappointed. I keep trying and cleaning the lenses, hoping for something different, but they just suck. Eventually I'll buy another camera...there's only so much I can do with this. :(
I bought these earphones because I wanted something non-slip and without a headband. They meet that requirement, but that's about it. The sound is quite tinny and there's very little bass response unless you shove the speaker-portion further into your ear, and even then it's less than I want.I also noticed that if I smile, the shape of my ears change enough that they don't fit right, and actually hurt my ears. Sure, they stay on my ears, so they fit that bill. Other than that, I certainly wouldn't recommend them.
This USB to RJ11 adapter worked for me, but would drop calls unexpectedly -- at random times - from a few minutes or after talking some time. I could NEVER get a response from D Link Tech support, so you are BEING WARNED -- take a look at this link: [..]sent to me by John at VON-Phone - I am now using the Yealink B2K adapter - from VON Phone or Amperor Direct - which has never dropped a call, sounds terrific, easy to install, and -- you can access Tech support if ever needed. Too bad I can not return the D Link to Amazon, they usually send me great stuff.
We tried 2 of these and talked with manufacturers support. Support could not help to identify why this did not function. We were only trying to control one (1) device, not multiples, as it is supposed to support but it would not work.Jensen DSC-IR100A Remote Control ExtenderThis was purchased thru Amazon from Buy.com. They were excellent to work with and to return both items and credited all costs quickly.
I thought heard a glitch, an &#34;open circuit&#34;, a worn-out connection the first time I used it. I wiggled the unit and the problem went away... for one week. It's useless and too cheap to be worth returning. I'm sure the problem is in the factory connections near the plug-in jack.
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!
Product came fine, but the sound quality is utter junk. There is no volume control, and constant popping. A useless product.
I bought this to switch between Dish DVR 622 receiver and a Panasonic upscaling DVD player. It worked great for about a month. Now, it won't switch from DVD to Dish, not even manually, no matter if the DVD is powered off. I unplugged the DVD from it, then it would switch to Dish. I can plug the DVD player back in and when I'm ready to watch a DVD, it will switch to DVD, but it won't switch back to Dish after that. I'm going to get a remote controlled switch to replace it.
It works more or less as intended. The weight of a speedlight can be too much to handle and the bracket slips pivoting on the camera. Besides, mine came with a damaged thread. So I would recommend spending a little bit more and buying a better quality bracket.
Although this camera took great pictures and the zoom lens was great, it doesn't hold up !! HP won't repair the camera and there are no "grey market" parts to fix this, so I'm out $300 on the camera ! Invest you money in something that will last, not this piece of junk from HP .....[Remember when you bought a 35mm camera that would last, and bought some lenses and extra's, well, it can turn quickly into a money pit with HP !]
I purchased one of these and returned it the next day. The screen flickers and for any photos that have green colors in them (especially dark green) look black.I ended up buying a 8x10 digital picture frame with 800x600 resolution from Pacific Digital (no PC required). The pictures are great!
I had high hopes for this lens. My 50mm f/1.8 nikkor is a great lens, but sometimes I just don't have enough room to get everything in the shot. So I purchased the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, also being excited about the extra stop because I often take photos in low-light situations.I was aware that there were some defective copies of this lens, but thought that maybe I would get lucky. Alas, no such luck. My copy of the lens (like many others) had uneven apeture blades which caused the lens to over-expose my shots significantly. I could have just dailed down my exposure value to compensate, but the problem, though it occurred frequently, wasn't 100% consistent.My copy of the lens was also unacceptably soft. And I'm not really hung-up on getting super-sharp images.I returned the lens to 47th Street Photo. They graciously charged me $65.00 for restocking (on top of the return shipping that I covered). They were never very nice to me on the phone either. I won't be ordering anything from 47th street photo again and I'll think twice about using Sigma products in the future, in spite of my complete satisfaction with my Sigma 10-20mm zoom.
It probably is a great camera case for the Canon SD1000, but this is NOT compatible with the SD1100. Be aware that Canon recommends the case, but I have brought this to there attention and they will be investigating.
Well, technically it did power one fan but what's the point of that. It's jeznunk. I got another three splitters of a different brand and I'm powering 4 fans where this one could only do one.Just built a system and out of $900+ worth of parts, this is the only one that failed.
At first it did a fine job cooling down my laptop, but after a couple months of use the power cord won't stay connected. My laptop stays at home, so this is not due to mis-handling. The fan will turn on if I fiddle with it, but won't stay on for more than a few seconds. Oh - and the smell right out of the box was atrocious! I had to put the thing outside to air out for a few days before I could use it without getting a headache. I should have sent it back right then. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this piece of junk.
I found that the censors don't last more than 2 times out.Can get expensive at $24.99 a pop.
These headphones didn't work when we got them, but to find that out we first had to buy an adapter (which the description didn't indicate). We shipped them right back...disappointed.
Canon make great cameras and their optics are second to none, but when are they going to make a camera that can focus quickly? This is my third digital Canon and I won't but another. It can take up to a second and a half to focus on the subject and it starts at macro and moves out to the focus area, which can make it take longer. The purpose of a still camera is to capture a moment in time, not several seconds after the moment.This camera takes wonderful pictures but is absolutely useless except for landscape.Try using it for just 20 minutes and you'll see how impractical a camera this is.
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.
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
Could be a great battery but wish I had read this review...Wrong battery for S100... it's true it's the wrong one!
I bought this mouse and shipping was very quick. I plugged it in and it worked perfectly, didn't have to install anything. I used it for a good 4-5 hrs and the next day (computer being on the whole time) it stopped working all together. System restores, device drivers, dell tech support... 3 hrs and nothing helped.Mine was defective and I'm going to be returning this back to amazon and going to try a logitech.
I bought one of these about 6 months ago and the trigger button no longer clicks and if you barely touch it while you are moving the courser it highlights everything. One of the top buttons is starting to get catchy also. I have not tried any of the other manufacturers yet, but I don't think that I will buy another one of these.
buy two units and one this burnt one, I am in venezuela and I cannot return it. i would pay too much in shipment, I lost my money.compre dos unidades y una vino quemada desafortunadamente soy de venezuela y no puedo devolverlo pagaria demasiado en envio perdi mi dinero.
When you plug it into your phone, it jumps all over the place and constantly makes unwanted phone calls. Couldn't use it for more than 15 seconds. WORST BUY EVER!!!!!!
One of my friends brought it from here for a new 18-105mm vr nikkor (from D90 kit). After attached it to the lens, you will see a small spot at the middle. He showed it to me for finding the reason. I said Oh god remove it immediately.But it is too late. The glass of the filter hit the glass of the lens. The filter was returned, but the spot is still on the lens forever. - -"Update 07/06/10One of my friend bought this filter for 18-105mm. Again !!, the same problem
BE WARE. This product was designed specifically for use with TINY mp3 players like the ipod shuffle (which is, in my opinion, another ridiculous product) and is not much use for anything else. The cord is hardly a foot long. I had to return it immediately.
UNFORTUNATELY, THESE BATTERIES ARE ADVERTISED AS HAVING A 2 YEAR WARRANTY. I SAY UNFORTUNATELY BECAUSE THE WARRANTY IS A FARCE. WE TRIED TO SEND IN A DEFECTIVE BATTERY (ONE OF THESE) AND FOUND OUT WE HAD TO SEND THEM A PAYMENT OF $7.50. ON A $12.21 ITEM THIS IS NOT WORTHWHILE. NOT GOOD ADVERTISING FOR FUTURE CUSTOMERS, WE WILL NEVER BUY A LENMAR PRODUCT AGAIN.
I bought the Verbatim disks based on the "5-star" rating and positive recommendations. Of the first 4 disks I burned, 3 were unreadable. Caveat emptor.
This keyboard did everything I wanted except make it possible for me to type. I have a small tablet PC that I use on the road. Occasionally I need to type something long, so I decided to buy this keyboard. It rolls up just fine, connects just fine, resists spills just fine, weighs next to nothing -- it does everything but produce a letter on the screen when you hit it with your finger. I kept having to whack each key multiple times to make a letter appear. The space bar was especially troublesome. It took me so much time to type that I eventually gave up and just wrote on the tablet screen instead, because it was faster. I still want a flexible keyboard that works, though.
Have used up all my ink running the thing through cleaningcycles. No way to just clean the black cart- it goes throughboth carts on a cycle- a huge waste of ink. Was clogged rightout of the box. I am sending this thing back to Epson
I purchased this unit because I (used to) trust Linksys products. I have a classic Linksys router/4-port switch, and it has been working great for the past year. Thoughout the year, I've upgraded the firmware on the router several times, each time adding new functionality (PPPoE, IPSec tunneling, etc) without introducing any problems. So I was really excited to see the AP/switch because I thought I could just cascade the 2 devices together to serve my 9 computers at home... They look so neat stacked up...So I thought. Well before that point, I have problem even getting my Lucent Orinoco Silver card to stay connected to this AP. When I first power up the unit, the AP would talk to the card for a brief period of time, sometimes 15 minutes, some times 30, but never longer than 45 minutes or so. I thoguht it may be interference, so I tried a Lucent Orinoco RG-1000 AP AND a D-Link AP, both of which connects multiple devices over multiple days. In addition, I tried to use this AP for *only* hard-wired connections (turning off all wireless devices at home), and over time (30 min or so) the hard-wired computer would lose its IP address over DHCP, and I couldn't get a new one. Because of this, it tells me that it's *not* a compatibility problem between Lucent Silver card and the Linksys AP. Moreover, if I power off the unit for 5 minute and power it back on again, it would work for another 30 minutes or so. It's clearly broken.So now I've standardized on Lucent Orinoco wireless gears: 3 silver cards (2 for laptops, 1 for a iPAQ 3650), 2 RG-1000 APs, and life is wonderful. My advice - don't buy this unit until Linksys fixes it.
The camera was ok but a year later it stopped working out of nowhere.We were told that we would have to pay $250 approximately in order for canon to repeat it.So of course we bought a different camera.
I got this player as a gift. Sony requires me to install the Sonic Forge software in order to use the music player. My mp3 files were transferred OK, but some of them do not play on the music player. No explainations were issued, except a "no play" message.No mp4 files support either, which means music downloaded from Apple music store are not playable.
This player does not play Dixv files like the other reviews suggest, I had to return mine. The other reviews are for a different dvd player.
I like the Altec Lansing brand. But this product should have been refined a little more. Unfortunately, the system suffers from some sort of hissing sound. Although some reviews claim it's very loud, I only notice it when no other electronics are turned on the room (it seems quiet to me). In fact, it is a very subtle white noise. Yet the music and sound over the speakers is far superior to my that of my 4 year old notebook. One other note, the system seems to be incredibly sensitive to electronic intereference; i.e. a cell phone, external hd. These problems were solved by moving devices away. Needless to say, these speakers sound great, but come with drawbacks. I suggest buying them only at a bargain price from a store with a "generous" return policy.
THE CAMERA CASE WAS TO SMALL FOR MY NIKON COOLPIX S60 I LED TO BELIEVE THAT IT WAS TO FIT MY CAMERA.
i bought this because i wanted a cheap digital camera to take photos with. when i finally got the thing turned on... it beeped for about 30 seconds and then shut itself off. many many times.i called tech support, and they said they'd exchange it because the camera was eating batteries. finally, after a half hour on the phone. all i have to say is... batman would not approve of this camera. it's loud, unrealiable, and bundled with irritating software. do not buy it.
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.
again i have to say DO NOT BUY WIRES OF ANY KIND FROM AMAZON !I have no clue wtf it is but so far NO WIRE/S HAVE YET TO WORK .
Please be warned - all rear projection tv's by sony will cost you 1.2k to replace this part. They will not fix it.
I was very happy with this product until I upgraded to Windows 7-64. Oh well - this is the world we live in. I figure the least this company could do would be to offer us sufferers a discount on a pen that does work. I emailed them about this challenge and their response was - tough luck in so many words.____________________Lots of other reviews get into the details, so I won't bother. Let me just give my opinion of how I like the performance of this pen.I do a fair amount of scanning and use this pen for spot scanning. It is even good enough that I have found myself using this pen to scan multiple pages, although that's not what it is best at.The only challenge I have is when I'm trying to scan near the spine of a book. When the surface is not flat, the scan can go off into left field. When that happens, I simply go back - highlight the garbage - and rescan a bit slower and it seems to pick it up fine.Some have said it is not that fast. I find it almost as fast as I can scan a line. I don't know what they expect from a pen scanner, but all in all this picks up very well, is extremely accurate, and is fast.Someone else complained about having to carry the driver disk around with them. I don't have any problem with this either and use the pen on both a desktop and a laptop.Keep the pen angle about right and you can scan up a storm.I give it about 95% + accuracy (closer to 99% without spine pages.)
I am a 3D animator and modeler. I run a number of high end programs and have had a chance to produce product on the PC,MAC and SGI. The mac is not as fast as the SGI or a PC with an AMD 64 bit cpu. The operating system on the SGI is much more stable than the MAC.I have good luck with AMD running Mandrake 64 bit operating system. I would not purchase another MAC.
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.
ipod 2G does not work as I found out later. The "works with all ipods" line is a lie.
This item did not work when connected to my tv. The picture was scrambled. Glad I didn't waste a lot of money
I bought this mic for Karaoke Revolution,it worked great for about a week, then static and finally it totally died. I will not be buying another one of these.
I ordered this case based on other reviews on Amazon which said it fits the SD1100IS. While the camera fits in the case, it's just SLIGHTLY too big. The front flap of the case has a little magnet to hold it closed but, because the camera is too big, the flap won't stay closed--it pops open in a doofy-looking fashion. I'm sending it back....
Amazon.com indicates that one can read the first chapter of this book free on kindle. However, the buton for the preview shows only the cover and the copyright information, and no text. Please don't advertise the first chapter free when you show only the copyright!
Much has been said about these headphones, so I won't go into too much detail. I did want to mention two things:1. I had to return these earphones because they wouldn't stay on my ears at all. I've never had this problem with earphones before and was surprised.2. Another reviewer mentioned the slider that you can use to move the split point for the two headphones. It's there and it works, but the slider doesn't work all the way down the cord.
I was attracted to this camera because I have long been a Canon fan and have had several over that past 15 years, however I was disappointed in this purchase. I LOVE the large LCD screen on the back, and like the overall design of the camera. It's also very easy to use and the menus are easy to navigate. My main gripe is that the pictures are more often than not, very fuzzy and unclear. My previous Canon SD400 took tack sharp pictures in almost all situations, it was difficult to not take a good picture. With this camera, I am constantly getting out of focus, blurry shots. It seems very difficult to capture a really nice sharp photo. This is a huge problem in my opinion. I would not recommend this camera to anyone for this very reason. I have already given away my SD400 camera, wish I had it back now.
I've bought this one for my 15" Dell. This product is indeed looks and performs cheap. While all 3 fans are working my laptop is just as hot as it was w/o this thing. Verdict - useless.
I received this item today to put into my truck for my kids. When i opened it i realize that the built-in dvd player was nowhere on this device like advertised in the product description. It is a obvious misprint by Amazon or they aren't aware. I called them twice to remove the product description but it hasn't happened yet. Amazon told me that they would be sending me a replacement...of the same product. The main thing i want is the built-in dvd, not what i have now. So now i have to wait 3-5 business days for whatever they're going to send me and i have to send this one back. Other then that it does have a large screen and looks nice, but it is not as described.
I got these specifically because they do not claim to bass boost or do anything other sort of adjustment to the audio, and I was hoping to be able to use them to edit voice recordings. They are full of static and worthless to me during recording and editing.
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...
We have had two of these cameras now, and they both failed in the same area. They both worked for about a year, then they would not load the film any longer. When you close the film door, the motor will spin, but the drum that is supposed to advance the film does not turn. We liked the size and style of the camera so much that when the first one failed, we bought another one thinking it was just bad luck. We will be replacing it with a different brand.
I thought this was something I could use to install an aftermarket radio in a caravan. Turns out it's not. Misleading IMO. It's something you would use for an FM mod changer or something of that nature. Way to list the item wrong AI. Luckily I was able to exchange it at a local friendly merchant so as the not derail the plan
We ordered one unit about a month ago. We liked it very much, so we ordered another one. For some reason it arrived missing parts. So we returned the item and ordered another one. Well that one also arrived missing the same parts. Now we are contacting atlantic to see if they can ship us the parts. If not, its going back and we give up.Amazon, check your recent shipment before you send any more out. I'm thinking that the entire shipment is missing the parts.What was missing?The leveling feetThe plastic stoppersThe dividersand the wall anchor unit
Bought one from Best Buy. Does not work at all. Doesn't power on. By the way, those who are finding that this does not provide battery backup: You might want to do your homework. If you add up the number of watts for your monitor and the number of watts that your PC draws, that sum must be less than 255 watts! This unit can only handle 255 watts max.
Waste of time and money... I have tried atleast 10 times trying to install the software from the CD that got shipped with the device.... no use. No support from the vendor...In the forum... looks like many people are already having the problem.... and the vendor has not made any attempt to resolve the issue....Strongly suggest to buy some other product...
THE ITEM IS VERY GOOD, BUT IS TOO SMALL TO MY 17" HP NOTEBOOK
I have both a Radio Shack brand weather radio model and this Midland WR-100 monster. The Midland has no way to adjust the alert tone, so if you use it in your office, 20 cubicles away co-workers are upset when the radio goes off. You cannot set it to just turn on ONLY the voice by itself - you get the ear-splitting siren too. IF Midland made this so you could have ONLY the voice turn on at a low level, it would be OK. The Radio Shack model has a volume control for the alert tones and a volume control for the audio. The Midland volume control goes up by pushbutton steps, and even the lowest is way too loud. When you push a button, there is an ear-screetching 'beep' - and I have not found a way to turn this annoying feature off. There is a jack labelled "PC" with no instructions how to connect this to your PC. The other jack labelled "EXT. ALERT" could use more information on how to hook it up to various accessories. In addition to a reasonable alert beep level adjustment, this radio could use a "remote speaker jack", as it does not. It does at least have a remote antenna connection, which is a good idea. This radio just needs a lot of improvements, then it will be as good as the Radio Shack brand (NOT this WR-100 radio from Radio Shack, but their own brand radio which has a dark-colored cabinet and many more adjustments.) I feel bad for the people that buy these at their Kroger grocery store and then get home and find out it has problems. For those not getting any alerts, try setting the radio to "ALL FIPS" and then you'll get every warning - if you don't, then yours really is defective. Good luck, but there are better options out there, and I haven't had much luck with Midland on this radio. This is "Not your father's Midland Electronics" Company - I wish it was. Regards, John
They sound terrific, but lost sound out of left ear after only two weeks! Wires are too flimsy!
Spent quite a bit money on this new worked great, then they turned off the tide data. This was the best feature. The only thing I really used it for. Now I'm up the creek. Do not support a company that leaves their customers with equipment that renders itself useless after a year or 2
I have used this unit for a bit and find it to be designed for a simplier gps user. The use of a compass overlay on top of images (satellite or topo) provides an easy to understand location and path route. It does not have some of the advanced features of other units and the .It does have some unusual menu and button paths to reach normal gps features that most of us are used to having within easy "reach".Buttons are a workout for your fingers to manipulate. Menus and screens use same button different ways depending on area.Computer software companion is very basic and not very well thought out. Software does function but you are on your own to sort out what is does.Documentation is getting better but still leaves out some nice to know facts and methods.Some of the technical issues I have read from early reviews of units seem to have been resolved with newer software releases. Perhaps future releases of software will continue to add features and improve the interface.I would not suggest this unit for an experienced GPS user. New GPS users who prefer the visual approach to an electronic guide might be happy with unit?
My husband and I purchased this printer last Christmas. It worked wonderfully at first and we were very happy with the high quality printing (especially photo printing).After three months, we encountered a recurring error message. The printer had a paper jam in the duplexer (WE DID NOT HAVE THE DUPLEXER ATTACHMENT). Shaking it vigorously and cursing at it worked for a while, but it eventually stopped working all together.After over an hour online with the HP help center (they were very nice, by the way), we found it was a "hardware problem" and that our warranty had expired (no surprise).
This product worked perfectly to play 3 movies on the fourth movie it froze and I had to restart three times, the fifth movie never played after over 10 tries to load I kept getting the No Disk message. I then went back and played two of the other DVDS that had played last on this same player perfectly and these too resulted in a No Disk message. Yet my computer plays all of these perfectly. Now 2 months and 4 movies later I am out the $30!
If you buy this UPS to use in the USA. Don't buy it! It is 220 to 240 Volt, US voltage is 125V. The APC unit is fine. I gave 1 star because I just want people like me who reads negative reviews before they place the order. Good Luck!
I purchased this from CompUSA, worked fine for about 2 or 3 months. Now, Windows doesn't recognize it. Avoid this product, the other reviews are right-on.
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 battery charged up once and that was it. It worked for about a half hour and needed charging. Placed in charger, it would not charge.
The first time I needed to move my equipment the plug going into the HD cable box broke off. I've had no response to my e-mail from Acoustic Research Customer Service.I read that as HDMI is digital, extreme cable quality is not required, with that in mind I got a GE HDMI cable for less than half the price and you cannot tell any difference.
Used this card with my Canon T1i and had generally pleasing performance. Unfortunately the card failed after about a month of use (about 1600 photos). I lost images taken from a 2 hour hike as a result. I tried a number of recovery programs - but simply will not work, the card is totally toast. While doing research to find how to recover my files I read on a number of sites about this card failing - wish I had researched more before I bought it.
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 PURCHASED THE 232 MODEL IN 2008. AFTER ONE YEAR AND ONE MONTH THE TUNER BOARD WAS FRIED.ORDERED AND PAID FOR NEW TUNER BOARD $200+. NOW THE TUNER BOARD IS GONE AGAIN. DO NOT BUY ANY OLEVIA PRODUCT. I TRIED TO CALL THE 800 NUMBER AND REC'D THE RCORDING SAYING THEY NO LONGER SERVICE ANY PRODUCTS. IF YOU GO TO THEIR WEB SITE, THEY ONLY SEEM TO LIST OFFICES IN HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE. APPARENTLY THE PRODUCT WAS SO BAD THEY HAVE PULLED THE PLUG AND ARE NO LONGER IN THE US.DO NOT BUY........
I have an Alienware Area 51 desktop computer which was really sluggish due to the minimal amount of ram that I had installed. I had been looking to beef up my ram for some time and the Corsair 2 GB ValueSelect had a very appealing price tag. Installation was a snap and my system initially booted up and ran. As soon as I attempted to go online, my system crashed, went to the 'blue screen of death' and dumped all memory. I tried repositioning memory modules to no avail. Removing the newly installed memory returned my computer to normal. Amazon was great about the return. I printed off a return label and had no issues returning the memory for a quick refund. I have since added 2 GB of PNY memory with no issues yet. (I still have my original packaging though!) My computer is up and running faster than ever now...
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.
This Lexmark black ink cartridge does a nice job making clear, clear prints. It's a good quality cartridge. The big problem is it runs out of ink way too soon. I barely go through a little over a ream of paper and already had to replace it. I guess that is how they get money out of your pocket as you don't have much of a choice in cartridges if you own a Lexmark printer.
Allegedly installs on PC and Mac OSX (10.2). Attempted install on Mac G4 which more than met minimum requirements and could not plan routes, print maps, nor add markers. Tried to uninstall, reinstall to no avail. Website support is pitiful, phone calls and emails not responded to. I am beginning to think it would be easier to drive the 7 hours to Colorado from Wyoming to visit Nat Geo in person. Stay away mac users!
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.
Bought this player just over 3 months ago and it started having problems where the screen wouldn't come on, but we were always able to get it going so we just assumed that it was a little buggy. Then about two weeks after the measly 90 day warranty went out the screen went with it. The screen doesn't come on at all now and when we called the support line they told us quite nicely that we were screwed and would have to buy another unit. Rest assured it will not be a Polaroid.Other than the screen going out I would not recommend this player for the following reasons:You cannot change the Discs when you have it turned around to put in a car carrying case. In order to change the discs you must remove the power cable and remove the player from the case and open it up...then close it back, return it to the case and re-attach the power cable. Tedious.Plus this unit has no battery memory. When it loses power (such as when you turn the car off to pump gas), it loses it's spot in the movie.The only way to get to the player's setup menu is via the remote, so don't lose it if you are unfortunate enough to have purchased this unit.
I've had this printer for two years now. As time goes on it seems to work less and less. I've had to re-install the drivers multiple times. The HP software doesn't even work well with it's own hardware. I initially had it connected to a network; however, over time, without changing any settings, I could no longer connect to it. Frustrated I finally managed to get it to work by directly connecting it through a USB cable. This worked for about 6 months with software difficulty. And as time goes on, again with out changing any settings or any major SW updates, even directly connecting has stopped working.I do not recommend HP printers, especially this one. I have had other models and have family with other models, and I have spent more time with tech support than actually using them. Find something more reliable.
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.
I just spent the last two hours trying to get this product to work with no success. I installed it per the manufacturer's instructions and it will not recognize my vehicle no matter how I configure the transmitter. I've tried every conceivable trick and can not get the LED to light up at all. The batteries are fresh and have been tested with a voltmeter and are installed correctly. It simply does not work and will be returned for a refund.
Initially the camera worked fine. Pictures were of good quality and all features worked fine. After only a few months the camera's performance has dropped considerably. Brand new batteries only last for about 12 pictures, the camera doesn't even power up at times even with new batteries. If you check the other reviews you'll find equally frustrating problems others have had with the DC210. Consumer Reports' Nov 2002 issue contains Kodax's repair history which speaks for itself. The same issue also provides excellent alternative cameras with superior features at much lower cost. My advice: Don't waste your hard earned cash on the overpriced, poor performing DC210.
I purchased the Powershot ELPH SD1000 & this case was shown as the case for this camera, so I ordered with the camera. However, the camera does not fit in the case. The case is too small for the SD1000 camera. I am returning the case today.
Very low bass response unless you really push them into your ears, but they won't stay there, specially if your ear canals are small. Not at all what I was expecting.
I bought a Systemax laptop. Although I treated it with the utmost care, a crack appeared in the hinge and got worse. When I sent it in, they said it was abused and that they would not honor the warranty. Please be aware that no matter if its a mannufacturing defect, Systemax can and will say it was your fault and charge you for repairs.
I purchased one of this company's products and I have NEVER encountered worse customer service. The 800 number rings and rings and when it finally answers you are on hold forever. When you finally get through to the tech support department, there is an operator who takes a message under the guise that someone will actually return the call. When someone finally called me back (after I repeatedly called them to check the status of the callback), the person could not have been in a bigger hurry to get me off the line. When I followed his instructions, my computer locked up and then he said he could'nt wait for me to fix my computer so he hung up. He actually hung up on me! I could'nt believe it. When I called this company to find out the name of the President, the person answering the phone was reluctant to provide it. When I asked for the President's e-mail address and address so that I could send a letter, this person refused to provide it and also hung up on me. If you are stupid enough to purchase this product after my experiences, all I can say is that you better know what the hell you are doing because Linksys certainly will not help you.
the connection keeps coming loose and now it doesnt work unless you hold it in place - useless and a waste of money
Anyone can unlock it with hollowed out bic pen in less than 30 seconds.Laptop owners buy a combination lock and not the standard circular locks used for laptop locks.
This would be a great item if it wasn't junk. The noteable aspect that switches off peripheral items when the main item is turned off either stopped working or never worked to begin with. I had it hooked up for a month or so and it worked fine, but it could be because I was only using my computer for short sessions at the time. As I started using my computer for longer sessions, the peripherals stopped shutting off. I've since tested this. If I turn my computer on, everything comes on, and if I turn it off after only a few minutes, all the peripherals shut down. If I leave my computer on for 30 minutes or more, though, nothing shuts off. If I turn the entire power strip off, it resets the system and will work properly again, but with the same flaw described above. I've tweaked the dial in every conceivable way, and nothing helps. The times the peripherals stay on, turning the sensitivity dial all the way down doesn't even shut them off, making me think there's some internal flaw that being on too long screws up the sensitivity or something.The kicker is that the problem didn't start showing up (for me at least based on my initial use) until well after the return period expired. So now I can't return the item, and am stuck with a very expensive normal power strip.My recommendation is to NOT buy this product, or potentially any like it that may develop flaws only over time, here on amazon where it then can't be returned.
I had this notebook for 14 months and it had probelm from day one..the quick play button at one time stoped two times,the keybord needed replace,and the video card stoped working so now its off to the repair as of 04/23/08..this note book as been in repair 6 time..I tryed to get HP to replace with a new notebook but there not up to doing so.I dont recommend this notebook or any other product from HP.this is my first and last HP product
I just got this radar detector and have used it for a week. It has K-band false alarms all the time. In fact durring one 3o mile drive I have over 40 K-band Alerts!
I purchased this camera as a starter , but it didn't evenmeet up to starter requirements.. as far as I am concerned Iwasted my money ..Pictures are all distorted with no clarity and colors are almost non existant.. not a happy camper
I've gone through three copies of this lens for my Canon 7D body. They were all defective on arrival. The first one had a very nasty grinding when turning the focus ring. Not only was it audible, but also it vibrated the camera somewhat. It was occurred more frequently when pointed down. I didn't bother testing it any further. The second and third copies shared the grinding problem to a lesser degree, but also was front-focusing by about 4mm.Other than these very apparent issues, the lens itself delivers very creamy bokeh and it is pretty sharp in the center when shot open. I just wish it worked as a $500 lens should work. These are just the risks you have to take when buying a third party lens.
save your money and don't buy this piece of ...soft ware doesn't work under xp mmc is not recognized by player total disaster
Received mine as advertised within a week or so. Although I had trouble with another product from this company (teracing12). The Model number matched the item delevered but it was not the item which was pictured. Be sure to double check any item that you are buying from this company.
got the memory card to go with a camera i purchased. Needed it for Christmas. The card did not work in my computer nor the camera. I was disapointed since i put the card in the camera Christmas morning and it didn't work. I was out of town with no memory card leaving me with no memories of Christmas. Maybe i should have tried it sooner.
I didn't receive my order and they didn't care, besides being overpriced was a horrible experience!
Ordered cartridge and it came quickly, but product received is not what was described or pictured in ad. Just a Chinese refilled cartridge in generic packaging. Don't know the quality of it, cause I won't use it since it's not what I ordered. BLATANT BAIT AND SWITCH.
This product is horrible.I had a Microsoft Wireless Natural MultiMedia Keyboard and Wireless Intellimouse 2.0, both of which I really liked. I had to upgrade because my new computer has no PS/2 inputs and requires USB, so I decided to go with the most recent product.The absolute worst thing about the product is that about every five minutes, the keyboard loses the connection. For about ten seconds (sometimes longer), the keyboard stops working. Sometimes if I move the keyboard around a bit, it will reconnect, but if I don't then it will take 10-20 seconds to rediscover the connection. Before I bought this product, I had concerns about how it used 2.4GHz spectrum to handle wireless communication, unlike the older keyboards which had the manual connect buttons on the receiver and peripheral devices. Microsoft put out a whole whitepaper spelling out in detail why reconnect problems would never happen and why this new technology was so much better. It is so clear after a week with this product that the whitepaper was nothing but a bunch of lies. The keyboard is virtually useless.The mouse is also very different from earlier mice. The mouse is almost twice as tall as earlier mice, and it forces you to orient your hand at about 70-80 degrees tilted up from having your palms down. If you just hold the mouse and don't move it, the position is comfortable. However, when you move the mouse, it takes more work because you can't use the bottom of your wrist as a base to move the mouse as easily. If you play games or do anything which requires more than very infrequent mouse movement, this mouse will put more strain on your wrists. After 15 minutes using the mouse, my wrist started to hurt.The most satisfaction I got out of this product was throwing it away.
their customer service was horrible, bad connection from india? The first one only lasted 5 months and the second one only lasted 6 months, drive on both of them just went haywire, then nothing. I used it about 10 hours a week when I am excercising. always had issues when I was trying to load songs on it, sometimes i would have to clear the player and reload all the playlists just to add five or six new songs, so it was a hassle then it broke then customer service blew me off, so much for the warranty when it keeps breaking every few months. at least they put their name on their products so I know not to buy them.
I got this mp3 player last christmas..... about 2 months later, the anti skip barely worked, it would wit perfectly still on a table and skip.... after another month of putting up with that it broke down completely and I just gave up at trying to fix it... now I'm getting a new mp3 cd player if your rich and can afford to replace it every 3 months then go ahead and buy it, it was great while it lasted
The system is okay. But for $350, you can buy a lot nicer system. For example, this one comes with a non-powered sub. Which, if you don't care about sound, its fine. But when you watch movies or listen to music, you really need a powered sub. The speakers are also not very good quality.The real selling point are the wireless speakers. Though if you really can't rout wires through your house, then buy a seperate transmitter.I can't recommend this to anyone. I bought an Okoyo 700, and it sounds a TON better. Good luck.
The case does not fit the Canon 1100. I squeeze in the camera but case cover or flipflop won't flattened to be able lock. Bought another case.
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.
I've had this DVD player for 6 weeks now (3 of which was in the repair shop). When I first got it and played a movie, the player wouldn't eject. So instead of exchanging it with amazon (what you should do), I sent it to repair. When I finally got it back, it was working fine except for one little thing... Audio and Video were out of sync. Sadly I can't return it on amazon now since it is passed the 30 day mark, I can only hope the repair center can fix this.
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 bought a Flash vidiorecorder with 60 minuts of recording and got only 30 minuts. It is probably a cheeper model and they sell it and advertize as the standard of 60 minuts.I am dissapointed. This is the 2nd time with Amazon that I Have been had by the vendor.Its a shame. Please let me know what to do.It might be that the seller doesnt know it. But I did not know that a 30 minuts Flash is on the market.
This piece of junk started once. When I unplugged the system to wrap the excess cables, It never started back up. Couldn't believe it. It was up and running just two minutes prior. To top it off, now my mother board is fried. Who's going to replace that? Luckily for me, Amazon has a return policy so I can get my money back but now I have to spend who knows how much to replace my mother board. Stay clear of this junk. If it happened to me, it may happen to you.
I bought the 4400F scanner as an addition to my network accessories. My idea was to attach it to a central server, share the server drive where the scans would be saved, and then also use the scanner as a copier by pointing the "copy" function to a network printer.I ran into two problems very quickly that convinced me to send it back. First, the software drivers are not particularly easy to install and they conflicted with the printer drivers for the network printer (made by a different manufacturer). Once I got the scanner working, however, I was almost willing to forgive the incompatibility and figure out a different network configuration.Then I scanned some photographs to test the quality of the scans. The quality of the scans were pretty good at 300 dpi, but it took forever! Given both downsides to this machine, I saw little reason to keep it.If your setup involves the scanner being attached to the computer you normally use, and you don't need to worry about long wait times on high-resolution scans, then this might be the scanner for you. But if you have a more complicated configuration, don't bother.
i recommend this for anyone who wants to pay alot for a cheap cd player. i just got it yesterday and i don't like it. the sound quality isn't all that great and the way they've made the cd player and the headphones is stupid. the headphones fit very losely so they come out easy and when you listen to it, it fades in and out alot because of it. sure it does have a radio and a lot of other features but it's definitly not worth what you pay for it. so if you don't mind the poor sound quality, it's high price, and the really annoying fading in and out of the headphones than i recommend this cd player for you.
If you have plenty of time to retype or edit your work, this item is for you.You have to scan the words from your book very slowly and patiently, and in a particular angle. If you scanned a little bit faster than you're suppose to, you have to retype most of the words on your computer, you can't hardly make up the words that you scanned!I was very frustrated.
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 bought this scanner from here. But I cost me about 4 days to figure out how to let it work under win XP. I have the digitalcamara so I don't need to scan picture. the only thing I need for the scanner is to scan the book or text into editable text.But the software omnipage SE is not working under Win XP.I search the help from this company and sent e-mail last weekend but the e-mail system is not working.Monday and tuesday I called the 800 number the 800 number's function is to provide a pay phone number. After I dailed the pay phone number and waiting about 20 minutese still the recording.Tuesday I sent e-mail again and again, one of them was accidentally working. Wendsday I got a reply from the technicalservice. He told me that this software (omnipage SE) is working on Win XP because he got no complain ! I sent him the screenprint out error and the menu word (the manu said only working under win98, 2000, NT while the box say it is working under win XP). The service person Thurday sent me e-mail said his company can't see the attachment files. So, I sent the word description and also created a hotmail account and give him the account number and password and let him log on this account to see the attachment files.I got no reply Thusday. So, I will return this product. My suggestion is that unless you are familar this product and expect you are not going to use Win XP you should order this product. You should not expect to get the technical service unless you are waiting a week or more!Good luck.
I have owned the Kenwood VR- 6060 for about 6 months now. . I was a very proud new owner when I bought this unit, but little by little I have become disenchanted with my 6060. The VR6060 is one step below the VR-6070. The only difference mainly being the THX sticker on the front panel of the VR6070.They share the same amplifier section and pretty much the same spec sheet, and almost all the same inputs/outputs. When I bought the 6060, I did not see the [price] difference between the two models and neither did the Audio tech selling the unit to me, he said I may be better off without THX, because THX limits your subwoofer crossover control to 80hz. (But that's a subject for a different review), and you have no control of the Subwoofer crossover with either Kenwood, pardon my digression here...The thing you really have to know here is that with these Kenwood's you have very little control of the setup. This may not sound important if you are new to Home Theater, but it is. Every room has different sonic characteristics, every set of speakers sounds a little different. With other receivers that sell for what the 6070 originally retailed for, you have control of these elements of the setup. With the Kenwood's you have very little control of anything, and the manual is of little or no help. Now that they are last years models, and are selling out the stock, does not make them worth more, no it just means they sell cheaper.One of the main problems with the 6060/6070 is the less than clean rear channel amplifier sections."Note: The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) rating for the Left Surround and Right Surround amplifiers is 0.7%" This has to let you know that the rear surrounds are getting more than boom and bang, they are getting hiss and flutter as well! (The {THD} for the front speakers is .09%.)Another limitation in the Kenwood-6060/6070 line is the very poor video switching and component bandwidth capability.The Component bandwidth @ 10mhz is what really has gotten me off of Kenwood's bandwagon. Think about signal degradation occurring when video signals run through a HT receiver. This was a factor that I did not consider when I bought my Kenwood VR-6060. I routed all of my video through the receiver and everything worked as I thought it should.I was quite happy with my setup and yes, the S.O. thought I had too many "toys". Having the ability to control all of your inputs with one remote and select source material and the touch of a button is what todays HT receivers are so phenominal at doing. The ones that don't get overloaded with the source material that is...I would notice the video signal dropping out on my T.V. like a I was viewing a bad video tape. I was playing brand new DVD's in my Sony CX-850D and it would occur regularily. It occured especially during demanding portions of video/audio portions in the DVD's like the explosive scenes in XXX or the battle scene at the beginning of Gladiator etc. I thought I had a laser alignment problem with the Sony DVD player.But then I also noticed in digital programming from my local Time Warner Cable Company, when changing channels the signal would be pixilated from the top of the screen on my 32"RCA T.V. slowly top to the bottom, almost like watching a slow screensaver on a computer monitor.I looked into this problem a bit further and discovered that my Kenwood 6060 only has 10Mhz of component video bandwidth available. Quote below from Crutchfield website."Component Video Bandwidth""The bandwidth available to send component video signals to your receiver. You'll need bandwidth over 10 MHz to pass on progressive-scan video without noticeable softening of the picture. And for HDTV signals, you'll need bandwidth in the upper 20s or higher to avoid noticeable softening of the picture (with most TVs)"I am assuming that the entire video hardware in my Kenwood is less than spectacular.When your DVD's flip and shutter during action scenes because of limited bandwidth, and when you're watching a digital TV signal pixilated down the screen like a slow screensaver when you change channels. And then when you are listening/Watching to the DTS DVD "Eagles Hell Freezes Over" and you want to exercise your Cerwin Vega LS-10's, the amplifier section clips out on heat protect and shuts down the whole receiver, which is very hot to the touch, even though you have gone to the trouble of purchasing a 110v cooling fan to keep your temperamental Kenwood cool. In addition to running the whole setup on clean power with a battery backup and voltage regulation. Then it's time to trade! After only 6 months I have outgrown this receiver, or it has failed me. Either way a change is in the works!Today I placed an order for a brand new Sony DA4ES, which has 50hz of component video bandwidth (along with a lot of other specs that the Kenwood cannot match up to). I am chalking up my faux paux as a life lesson; I had thought I was getting a good deal with the Kenwood. I only proved that you get what you pay for.So... Check your spec's before you jump on the "deal of the century" surround sound receiver. It may not be up to the tasks you may expect from it. Especially you other Kenwood brethren out there unless you own, or are looking at a Sovereign line Kenwood, keep shopping.
Do not buy this popcorn popper or anything like them. I have a Panasonic microwave (NN-T654SF) that I bought less than 2 years ago and loved (never had a problem with it). I purchased this popcorn popper today and used it once this evening. I read through all the instructions and followed them exactly as they said to. My microwave had been working fine earlier today. Less than an hour after using the popcorn popper (which takes a lot longer than the directions told me it would to pop popcorn), I tried to use the microwave again. It would not work. Once it did turn on, the lights in the microwave started flashing and it started making screeching noises. Even then the microwave would only stay on for a few seconds (a max of 7) before it would shut itself off. This popcorn popper destroyed my microwave. If I were you, I wouldn't buy it; I'd invest in a counter top one. If I could I'd give this a negative rating. I wish I had never bought it. Consider yourselves warned.
I like the HP 96 because it can be used in many HP printers that use the HP 98, but its a better deal than the HP 98 because it contains almost twice as much ink.HP's ink cartridges provide excellent performance, but I think they are over priced
I received this player as a prize, and was really looking forward to using it. It worked fine for about 2 weeks, then the "locked" message was displayed on the unit, and the tray would not open. I followed the directions in the manual, which didn't work. I unplugged the unit, which didn't work. Finally, I contacted Sony, who told me that it would need to be sent in for service. After searching for a solution online, I've found that this is not an uncommon problem. I wouldn't recommend taking a risk with your money on this Sony.
Hooked up a kenwood DAC 9104d to them, wired it at 4 ohms and powered the amp down to try and keep them under 175. Figured they would handle what I consider minimal bass output for a decent sub. I was wrong. They lasted for exactly 3 minutes. They both went out quick, I thought my amp went into protection so I stopped at a gas station, amp was on and functioning. I come home and hook up an old 12, it thumps. Hook them back up, one is producing zero sound and the other one is producing an extremely low faint of sound. It's blown. Figured when one failed the power to the other probably shot up killing it completely in a fraction of a second. These subs suck. I was running at lowest power possible unless I went to 8 ohms which I considered. Last time I pay 30 dollars for a sub.
The phone sound fine to me. The isolation is medicore compare to IEMs. The problem of this earbud is that the wire is sticky and thin. The result is the ruber that surround the wire splited open after about 4 months of usage with the fact that I store if in a box while I'm not using it. So if one wants to buy this, need to buy some extra warranty since the phone is so fragile.
I hate these. First the sound is awful. It's good on bass but treble is muffled to death. The fit is awful, it falls off way too easily. It only fits on some not all. It's not in a ballpark range, it's only for people with big ears. I recommend getting something else.
1 among 8 cd's have burned successfully.My experience was good with Memorex cd's earlier; but unfortunately this time it was 100% worst.These discs are really crappy and doesn't do the work.I would never ever prefer Memorex in future again.I hope Amazon stop's selling this particular product for others and ensure that Amazon's service is the best; as always.Thanks,Kesava
I purchased the Ceiva frame about ten years ago when my daughter went off to college. I remember paying $300 for a lifetime subscription. After several years of non-use we were surprised that our subscription had lapsed. We investigated and were directed to a statement that lifetime meant the shorter of "frame lifetime" or seven years.Shame on you Ceiva. Even TIVO grandfathered in the early adopters they mislead with their lifetime subscriptions.
Having read the reviews I purchased the c-pen 20. If I could I would give this pen (rather the comapny (s) a negative or -1 star!I am reasonably computer literate. However, I could never get he C-pen 20 to work on my PC. The documentation is terrible and almost non-existant. You could only e-mail customer support. After numerouos attempts to get the software to work, I was told to download the update for the pen from their web site. I did so and it still would not work. I was then told that the pen I had was not a C-pen 20 but and an Ectaco pen(as I looked at the pictures and markings on the pen, it clearly was not the same as the picture of the C-pen 20 I had tried to purchase. The C-pen 20 support said I should contact the Ectaco pen web site support. I did so and again no success in getting it to work. No one knew which software to use. They told me to uninstall the C_pen 20 software and reinstall the software that came with the disc. I did that and it still would not work. At that point they stopped responding to my e-mail inquiries.They did tell me the pens were the same and of the same qualilty. But why the two different web sites? Why the two different support centers? So, in the end I had C-pen 20 documentation and packaging but an Ectaco pen. Somehow I feel lilke it was bait and switch - but either way, it was a complete and utter cluster fiasco. I am jeEctaco C-Pen 20 Handheld Scanneralous of all of you that got it to work.So I am now trying to return the pen. To do that I had to contqct the ccokpany tht shipped the pen and even this process lweaves me scant comfort that they will get it right. THis is the first bad experience I had with Amazon or one of their resellers.
I returned this contract and asked for a refund but NEW ignored my first two emails. Then I called them and they informed me of their shady business practice that it would take 8 weeks to refund my account. I then contacted Amazon and they resolved the matter in one day. I read reviews for NEW and most people that actually had to deal with NEW were not happy. The 77% positive rating they have is misleading because the majority of people rating them have never actually had to use the product.
I had this charger kit for my 3g ipod and purchased one for my wife when I bought her 4th gen. ipod. It didn't work. The seller told me it doesn't work with the 4th gen.I believe the seller should make this know in his adv.
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.
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...
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.
Got this to charge an iPod Touch 2G. When I connect to the wall charger, the charge icon flashes between 'charging' and 'fully-charged', even though it's nowhere near a full charge. If I try to operate it while plugged in, the touch interface is erratic and not useable.The car charger worked perfectly the first time, but then did the same as the wall charger after that. I'm currently using the retractable cable w/ my new car stereo, which has a front usb port. The cable is working great!
This carrying case was bundled with the Nikon COOLPIX L20 camera at Amazon. Not even remotely a close fit. Do NOT buy this product for your Nikon L20.
This knob feels great, looks great functions great as a volumne knob. I really needed it for video editing as a shuttle knob and it did not work well. Software support was limited for Adobe Premier Elements 8 and even thogh I could program it for the editor it still had limited finess in the control. Turning the knob would move forward & back but not faster the farther I turned it. If you need a flashy pretty looking volumne knob it is swell, and now they support more then one on a system, Works with Windows 7 fine. Pretty blue light with variable intensity. But nix for videos editing. I returned it after an hour of testing.Also as it was 3rd party and not direct through Amazon the return process has been very slow. 3 weeks and still waiting for refund.
The sound on this radio is terrible; it alternates between being too soft, yet somewhat clear to loud with electronic feedback of some kind. Last week, the CD player stopped reading disks, and the usual cd-player cleaning has not helped. I would recommend looking for another style or brand.
I got this at Best Buy I think I paid over $45.00, but thought since my last router lasted over 7 years that although I thought it should be cheaper it would not be so bad a buy. Boy was I wrong. A little over a year later, it just died one day. I called Netgear customer service and they confirmed yes it's dead and sometimes that happens. Pretty much Sorry, see you later. It really is a piece of crap. Stay away from this router.
This product is junk. I am using Windows XP and I have had repeated problems.Here is a quick list:1) When I try to copy a file to my Zen it will copy one or two files and then error out telling me that the Zen is busy or that it can not write the file. Some times it will even error out on the first file.2) When anything goes wrong the Zen seems to lock up and I have to reset it. So far I have had to reset it about 20 times in 2 days.3) The Creative Media Source software that comes with this product also locks up when an error occurs during file transfer and I have to kill the process to shut it down.4) I checked Creative's KB for the errors I received and it was no help. I downloaded and installed the driver updates, firmware updates and all the patches I could fine but I still have the problem.4) Creative has no weekend support which stinks and their support line is only open 9am to 6pm during the week. So for those of us that work, I guess we are on our own.I had high hopes for this product because I did not want to buy an IPod but it looks like Creative leaves me no choice. For any one thinking about buying this product, just remember, you have been warned.I only gave this product a 1 because the system does not allow me to give it a 0.
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.
the description was for a 16ft belkin brand usb cable, I received a 15ft monoprice usb cable. I'm not going to mess around with returning a five dollar item, but seriously? the cable that they sent me can be had for $1.83 on monoprice.com, I ordered a Belkin cable because I know they are a high quality product. Blatant false advertising.
You need optimal conditions for the pictures to come out clear, not any better than using a regular 35mm camera
This did not work on the plane. The jack that was required to connect to the plane was not supplied. I was very disappointed.
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.
This product appears to be a great idea and a simple solution for using my ipod in the car. It was simple to set up and use. The sound quality is pretty good too. However, after use for a week or so, the unit has failed, requiring the replacement of the fuse three times so far.
Construction of the filter is great with a metal ring that can protect your glass. However, the product produces a glare. As I found in the reviews below, this it is very apparent for everyone. I tried flipping the filter to see if it made a difference but it did not.Also, the filter I received has imperfections that are visible under direct light. They show up as shiny specks in the glass. No amount of cleaning would remove them.I'm returning this because the issues stated above render the product useless. Lesson learned, look at reviews first and like one user stated, "look for Multi-coated."
Cheap plastic, no obvious on/off switch. It seems you have to twisted the top to turn the light on and off. I twisted it off and and on a couple of times but then it wouldn't turn back on. The plastic got Very hot. Poorly designed, poorly made.
Completely worthless. Poor screen contrast. Lousy online support and reference materials. Failed to synchronize via USB to both XP PC and Vista PC. It's getting returned. I guess you need to go to Palm to get a suitable low cost organizer.
I bought this at best buy cause it was a great deal. $2080. With one year to pay it off. It had great connectivity: 2 hdmi, 1 dvi, 2 firewire, 2 component, 3 s-video/composite. But when it came down to it this baby could NOT candle motion. It would break up and look TERRIBLE and that was the Hi-Def! The standard def left motion trails and that was from a progressive scan dvd! Great on paper but doesn't deliver the goods. I returned (b.s.-ed that it was broke to avoid a "restocking fee") and got me the 61 inch samsung hl-s6187. Now that's a frickin performer. Not as much in the way of connectivity but the picture is amazing (as good as CRT but way smaller package). So buyer beware on this one. Oh and the contrast ratio on this Mits is atrocious! Something like 545:1 !!!!!!The samsung does 10000:1 !!!!
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.
When I first got this cooler, I was extremely happy with its performance. It kept my usually burning laptop after a pleasant, cool temperature and kept the heat spreading well. But within a week of arriving, one of its wires snapped, rendering the entire thing unusable.There is really nothing on the back to protect the wires from bumps and scratches, making it far too vulnerable to damage.
I purchased the original router in September 2009. In March 2010 it failed and Cisco replaced it, now in August 2010 the replacement is failing with the same symptoms as the first router. I've spent enough time on the phone and online troubleshooting this product. After being a Linksys customer for years its time to move on to another company.
Buy this TV and you risk having to deal with the almost none existent customer service that Mitsubishi offers.We bought this TV and it broke, we called customer service but 3 months and dozens of calls later we still have a broken TV. They keep promising that a local repair tech will contact us to make an appointment. But nothing happens and when i call back they respond by saying that they will try to find a local repair tech?! Don't try to interrupt their preprogrammed routine or else these (barely English speaking) Asian representative's get confused and will likely drop your call while your on hold, only having to start the whole thing all over again! I'm writing this as I'm waiting for an estimated hold time of 85 minutes.This seemed like a good way to spend my time :)Ray
This is the replacement battery for the older model of the APC RS-1500 UPS. The replacement battery for the newer model is APCRBC109. Be sure to check your model number with the APC Upgrade Selector [...] for the correct replacement battery before ordering this item.
does anybody know how i can contact the company directly. does somebody have a number to call so that i can return this item? this item sucks.
Its unbelievable what happened. I bought this product because the picture shows a complete solution, with the belt and the shoulder part. But i only received the shoulder part. The belt and the cases didnot come with the product. its unbelievable....
Bought this JUNK because it is about the only VCR avalible with VCR+. Loses time record settings, does not tell you when tape not in or full. VERY Hard to set manual time record! Can't think of any pro's?!Everything has gone DVD, and I fail to know why? With VHS, you can stop watching, and come right back where you left off hours or days later. With my DVD you have a crude search feature. YUCK!DVD burners (expensive) won't record copyrighted movies. What is the advantage over VHS?
This player is almost as much of a piece of crap as the first gen Samsung player. It has disc compatibility issues, won't play certain discs. It is slow, shoddy HDMI connection, overpriced and just sucks.
Alot of hype has been surrounding this product since it is one of the first &quot;HD&quot; DVD players on the market. BE CAREFUL, this is not actually a High-Definition DVD player.All this does is take your current DVDs, which have a resolution of 480 scan lines, and enlarge the picture to 1080 scan lines. THAT's ALL!!! This DVD player does not add any extra detail to the picture or make it any sharper. Anybody who tells you otherwise is imagining things. Garbage in, garbage out.It's almost false advertising to call this a HD DVD player because when HD DVDs hit the market in 2 or 3 years, this player will not be compatible with any of them.As for a standard DVD player, I'm sure it's quite good - probably as good as most other DVD players, only this one is triple the price!
This was a complete waste of money. I feel absolutely ripped off. These earphones have ZERO bass and won't stay in the ear. I can't imagine why this company has a good reputation. I had to throw them in storage and I am back to using my $15 cheap earphones.
We take hundreds of pictures... For someone who has heard the words cancer... You want to capture every moment. (The DR's caught it very very early -- both times)... I want to ensure that my kids will have a life time of memories with their mother, if any thing should happen to me. And this card has now robbed some 400 images (1.5wks worth) from our family... Sadly, those images held the memories of my third child's first month in this world.There are dozens and dozens of review of this card becoming "dead" --From what we have read, researched and learned about this card there may be a small chance to salvage some of the images. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE ANY MORE PHOTOS. Call up a photo shop (or two, or two dozen)and find a tech who KNOWS how to salvage images from corupt cards. They may be able to save some of the images (more likely than not), even if only a small percent of the pictures...
Worked great initially. Fast, easy to hook up.Losing 20 Gigs of data on a dead drive within 3 weeks of purchase was not so much fun.If you like gambling and don't mind losing your data, this might be the drive for you.Otherwise, look to a more reliable name.
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!!
Nice lens, but the glass rattles too much within the frame and is really quite annoying.
After reading the positive reviews for this battery, I took the plunge and ordered one. My original Apple battery was four years old and not holding a charge for more than an hour.I bought the replaceable battery in June, 2010 and by September, 2010, it would not hold a charge PERIOD.I now believe in the saying,"you get what you pay for'".I am truly disappointed in this product.
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.
After spending a good portion of the day working with the tech support, very poor support, hard to understand, following other links to upgrade firmware, etc. the music still will not download. Their responses to my requests for help were more surprising than the fact that the music feature doesn't work or I can't get it to work.Please shop for another brand.
Had the bag 4 a short time and its already coming apart! It barely fits a 17" laptop. I was dissapointed.
I don't mind if you are going to sell a generic brand cable, but tell me. I ordered this cable from Margin Mart because it said Belkin. At least the ad did, the cable receive was clearly not a Belkin cable. I do not care if it works or not...BUT IT DOESN'T...you should not lie like that in an advertisement.
At $2.24, I figured I'd take a chance. After all, according to the reviews, it worked for at least some folks. Took the advice of one reviewer and bought from Eforcity to hopefully increase my chances. Ended up losing the gamble. Hope you have better luck.
If you're going to spend this kind of money, then get something else. This TV's sound is terrible. It works acceptably for routine network programs, but for stereo broadcasts and VCR/DVD playback, it reeks of dead skunk. You have to keep increasing the volume, which then serves to blur what you're trying to hear, and people who are watching continually ask each other, "What did he say?" For this price, far better products are available. I definitely wish I had not bought this one.And yes, the microscopic little buttons on the remote are a pain in the derriere too. This TV/DVD/VCR system looks a lot better on the department store floor than it functions in your home TV room. Don't waste your money or time with this thing.
I immediately contacted the seller to express my displeasure. I was told to send back the item which I did, and have heard nothing. I'm not sure what my next step is to get my refund.
I bought these plugs in 11/06, I all ready needed to replace them. The right earplug stopped working after a month. Prior to that time, great sound. I jogged and worked out w/ them 3times/wk. Very disappointed. The cheapo plugs that came w/ my mp3 lasted at least a yr and I jogged /worked out them almost everday. Soooo...if you're satisfied w/ a month's worth of excellent, stereo concert quality, surround sound, go ahead and blow $30+. Otherwise, keep looking for plugs of better quality.
worked for about a 1 week. then began to get massive write errors. multiple re-formats to correct then only to fail again soon after.
I've had this for over a year now, and it is not as good as a cheap no-name brand I used before it. The only reason I bought it was because of the USB support.Cons:1. Video is flickering on my LCD screen unless I use 800x600, anything higher, and the kvm can't handle it.2. Can't use advance USB keyboard or mice features3. Stops responding at least 4 times a week, have to "reboot" it (unplug it).4. Horrific tech support, they've got monkeys working for iogear.Pros:1. USB support
I love XM satellite radio. So I thought I'd try it in the house. The Audiovox XMB10 Boom box antenna simply doesn't work, no matter where it's pointed. Upstairs, downstairs, north, east, south or west side. Windows high or windows low. No reception. A waste of money.
Although it arrived on time. It does not work at all. A total waste of money!!
Don't buy this. I saved up for it during my freshman year of college because I really wanted a camera and I was so disapointed when I received this. I recently gave it to my 8 year old brother to play with. Its too crappy to pawn off to someone on ebay. Dont waste your money. Eats batteries before you can even take a picture and the flash feature is terrible, along with the quality of the pictures.
We installed a wireless network, and intially it worked intermittently with sporadic throughput. Repositioning, etc. didn't help much. Then, we downloaded new software recommended on diamond's support site. Now the network doesn't work at all; we can't restore the old configuration; even the local printer causes a GPF when we print to it; and diamond doesn't answer its phone. My advice: skip diamond and go with a professional installation.
This product claims to fit a 17 inch laptop... but it doesn't. It actually looks like the picture with the laptop hanging out the end!
Nice amp. Easy connections. Easy adjustments. A good size for tucking under the seat.You only get the amp, booklet, rubber inserts & some screws. No wires, no connectors, so don't expect them.The amp works fantastic after a week. Installation is as easy as you make it. It is long, but isn't thick or wide. Even when the power on wire came loose, it still came on nice & strong. You can pay more for other amps if you want. Keep in mind that this isn't bridgeable. They even say so in the booklet (downloadable from site). It runs cooler than other that I have used.Adjust your stereo as you want, than change your mind. These turn easily, so you can do it as you sit in the front seat. One thing I don't like, is that there isn't a cover for the connections. I'll have to fabricate something.The three leads are soldered so you can just heat them to connect, nice job.Is the whine because the amp? I don't know. I already have one RCA suppressor on each patch cable & now need one to this, sigh, the fun of amps.Anyhow great unit & a great price. Nice weight to it as well.Update: Had some whine, did a return on the amp, but "no problems found." Pyramid suggested I send it in to them. After about a month of turn around via shipping, it came back sounding great, till the other day, when it just died. I tried resetting it, checked fuses & the like. Nothing, dead. It isn't worth another 30 dollars in shipping fees (to them & back), to see what happened. I noticed some condensation on the "glass", but nothing out of the normal for a vehicle in the cold.I wrote Pyramid a note, but they haven't answered. I am surprised that it died like that. I know the first return was more of a waste, but the amp did sound even better after it came back. So I'm taking it that its just a suck unit, & will stay away from the various other brands they make there & look for something else.So less than a year on it is not good. Hopefully you don't pay more than 40 bucks for it.
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.
The picture of the blue CAT6 cable is not the same as what was received. I specifically ordered this new cable due to the fact that I prefer the "Snagless Protector". The items ordered is depicted as having this "Snagless Protector" yet arrived with the older, less user friendly style protector. This may seem trivial if all you're looking for is a CAT6 patch cable. It works fine like that. I specifically color code my network and want it to look and function in a certain way in addition to performing well.Had I been sent what I thought I was ordering I would be thoroughly satisfied.
Do not buy from this buyer. They took our money and never shipped the item. Email the buyer 3 times and no response. Took the money as soon as the order was summited and never shipped the item. If Amazon does not refund the money I will never purchase anything from Amazon again.
This product only charges ipod shuffles. It does not allow you to sync your ipod from your computer
It is ok but certainly not for a real music lover. It is not very powerful and distorts bass.
This dvd player worked fine for three months of minimal use, but suddenly stopped working. I am very disappointed in this product.
I had a number of problems with the Linksys version 4 model as reported by other users. I couldn't access some main sites of well-known mutual fund companies, so I called Support. Linksys' tech support was really bad, didn't even know about the latest firmware which I had to advise her on. She asked me to check an LED light that I didn't have -- it existed on version 2 &amp; 3, but not version 4 which I had advised her I had. After many config software hangs, then firmware upgrade not completing after several tries, she suggested I take the machine back and try to get a version 2 or 3 which she said worked better!I then replaced it with Netgear MR814-version 2 (upgraded to firmware 5.01), and the Web site access problem went away. This newest &quot;version 2&quot; was apparently much redesigned (smaller, less noisy, SPI-level firewall security added). Netgear has a much better designed config interface then Linksys, better doc, and MUCH better support -- the rep was thinking logically and not simply reading notes. Re: better interface: in Linksys, to implement MAC security filtering, I had to first determine MAC IDs of PCs by viewing connected PCs thru one screen, hand-noting their MAC IDs, then I had to enter them manually on another screen. Couldn't even cut/paste. Netgear displays the attached PCs on the add screen so I simply had to checkmark the ones I wanted added to the MAC list and hit apply (optionally can enter non-connected MAC IDs). I can cut/paste settings from the Netgear config screens to document, not so with Linksys. I can also send logs to my email in Netgear, whereas with Linksys I needed to have a PC with a static port to do so (not great when standard is for router to dynamically assign PCs). And unlike Linksys, explanations of each feature are right on the Netgear config screens (but not in the way). Very user friendly doc, not just explaining what a feature is, but why one would use it. I kept my Linksys wireless cards which work fine -- wireless access appears to be similar with both routers, tho' slightly better with Netgear. HIGHLY recommend the latest Netgear over Linksys router. (NOTE: If you switch, before to refresh/renew the IP address of the router on all machines since there's a one digit different between the two.)
We purchased this as a gift for my mother. We downloaded some of her favorite CDs and it was working okay. The next night, when we started to download another CD, the charge was gone. It would not recharged. While connected to the computer, it indicates that there is no longer anything stored on it.We will return it.If you purchase this item, you should purchase it from a source with an easy return policy.
After reviewing and searching on line and in retail stores ordered this case, I did not receive it when it was supposed to ship, called Ritz was told it would ship soon, later that day they sent an email out of stock. It took them 14 days to determine that. Now Amazon is recommending another vendor at an additional $10.00 price increase. I AM TOTALLY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS WHOLE TRANSACTION. Also try leaving negative feedback on the Ritz site just puts you in a big loop. This morning they finally listed this case as out of stock.
For one, this product is not the size it's listed as. I bought it for the large 12 x 24 size, but it is only 11 x 20 (the box even says it). Does not come with a strap, either, as stated. Also, it is VERY stiff! If you want it say for the back of your neck, it is very uncomfortable because it won't "wrap" around your neck. The cover is also very cheap polyester. Not worth it at all!
Bose has Stylish look But its not good ipod dock station. It has bright speakers. when u turn it on,u will feel like.. u got a best one but its not. It has more treble sound it may make you to feel like it has more clarity. its just a boosted treble.Also, if you listen more than an hour in medium voulume. u will feel like annoying and irritating feel. Thats because of its bright speakers. Its not long listening iPod dock station.About BASS, if u stand or sit close to BOSE Ipod Station, you may able to feel the BASS sound. if you move out couple of feet, you wont feel the BASS sound at all. im not expecting the big home theater sound result in small ipod dock station. but it should have it own basic level bass to feel it in the 10X10 room.Im wont recommend this to my friends. its not worth to the money. you can keep this as your status symbol not for real good music
hi i had the 64MB version of the Rover....it was good, had a good price, but now, its TERRIBLE...i dropped it at waist-height, it wasnt the type of thing you'd expect to do anything to it...but it just stopped playing MP3s....i contacted tech support...and they said that it wasnt covered in the warranty...it acts as though it has no mp3s on it...displaying the red light... and Smartdisk won't even repair it for a fee or of no charge...I've had that thing for less than 5 months- it should last a LOT longer than that...there was also nothing in the warranty about physical damage of any kind...if you do get this product, also note the terrible way of switching songs, or raising the volume
A few other reviews have pointed out how important your keyboard is and I wholeheartedly agree. Keyboard & mouse form the majority of your interaction with your PC and it makes sense that they're spot-on. And since it's not exactly a "budget" item, from not exactly a "budget" brand, we're expecting a quality performance - right?Well, this seems to be one of those occasions where some of MS's decisions seem to go against the rules of what Human Computer Interaction & Ergonomics have to teach us.On the positive side, the keyboard mechanism itself is good - reminiscent of good cherry keyboards of yesteryear. However, despite the large footprint (thanks mainly to the 3" wrist rest that extends across the bottom and up the left hand edge) it's actually a compact keyboard... verging on cramped. Shame, that's a pretty major problem for a keyboard to have.Yes, the "USP" is that they've introduced extra functionality - from extra buttons across the top (volume, launch word, excel etc.) to a roller unit with buttons on the left of the keyboard that allows you to scroll, cut, copy, paste, etc. Needless to say, you can configure and re-configure the buttons to suit your taste but most people will never delve this far and just accept it on default settings. And every MS office keybie user I know agrees with me. So why isn't it "right" out of the box?Now, I could whine about the fact that the right-hand windows key is gone (probably because they couldn't afford the space - the distance betwen the right hand CTRL key and the left hand cursor key is the smallest of any keyboard I can remember), or I could moan about what they've done to the delete key - it's all very well they've made it double height but why did insert have to go far, far away? Or how the End key is where you'd expect pg up to be (they put an almost opposite function in it's place - nice design decision!) And I could bemoan the fact that, in default config, the function keys (e.g. alt+F4) don't do what you'd expect them to. For no good reason (they've mapped a specific Close key to F6, why not F4 where everyone's expecting it?) Crazy!But the truth is, all of these foibles could be learned and worked around. But I want to make this point: you *can't* go drastically re-arranging keys on a keyboard like this. Why? Because you will be LOST if you have to use another (non-rearranged) keyboard again. So, you have to decide whether the extra functions here are worth having, versus learning a keyboard that may make using a normal keyboard a pain.And as far as I'm concerned, the answer is an emphatic NO. Especially as logitech offer a keyboard with similar functionality, nice typing action and NO nasty unnecessary key re-arrangements. Try both and tell me you can honestly see why MS had to mess around with the tried and tested layout?
These fit well enough and the sound quality is fine. But the cord is thin and delicate. I have replaced a set two times in several months simply because the child tugged a very little bit on the cord in one instance and for no apparent reason at all in the second instance.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT--I took perfect care of this player and still it died in the week after the lousy 90 day warranty ended. Nearly 4000 songs went up in smoke. The software is not good either and the driver has trouble working with other SOUND BLASTER products, which is very dumb.
I ordered this charger for my i touch, because it sais it is copatible with it, but it doesn't work, it sais it is not compatible and doesnt charge. The main problem is I leave overseas ans theres nothing I can do.Check this products before offering them for the itouch.
Transcend 4 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS4GSDHC6This card doesn't work in my camera. I have tried to reformat it and it still doesn't work. Cheap, but why waste your money.
This is the most useless PDA I've ever owned. Stick with the Palm OS. For one, the battery life [isnt good]. If you travel, forget about it. Even on the lowest power settings, the unit will last at most 1.5 days. Twice already, the memory on my unit has been wiped out completely because the battery was low. Also, the cradle is very cumberson. It's a tight fit for the PDA and the power source and sync lines are separate, making for a clunky package on your desk and when you travel. I was seduced away from Palm b/c of all the extra bells and whistles. It wasn't worth it.
We have this machine and I would never recommend it to anyone. There is NO battery backup. Everytime the electricity so much as flickers, the time and date settings are erased and you have to reset the whole machine. Keep shopping. There's got to be a better choice out there!
First off, I would like to state for the record that I have nothing against the hardware component of this product. It has performed flawlessly for me. However, I do not like the U3 software component of this drive! In order for the stick to work, the software emulates a CD drive and autoruns the U3 software. On older machines, this can take as long as 5 minutes to recognize and install the stick!!! Compare to a Kingston DataTraveler on the same machine that takes 2-5 secs! I'm disappointed by this very inefficient way of interfacing.
The buttons on the front of the scanner don't work as advertised, so I have to go in through the software to initiate a scan. Scans are slow but good enough quality. You're better off spending a little more money for a quality product.
I got this product hoping it is an easy plug and play one, but wait, it is not. When first plugged in, no sound at all, the worse part is that it muted my laptop speaker after I unplugged it, I have to google around and find out my only option is to uninstall laptop driver and restart computer in order to get back my laptop speaker.After a few computer restarts, I finally got it working. The voice has a poor quality, feels like somebody is speaking from a distance, and it is not comfortable for wearing over 20 minutes.If I can decide its price, I would label it as $4.99, it doesn't worth any more.
Continuously loses the signal to the mac no matter how close it sits; "Pairing" light constantly going on. Batteries wear out in a week.
When it was working, it was good enough for my daughter to watch Baby Einsteins in the van during the daylight hours with no tint. Good concept with two screens. One can watch a DVD while the other screen can have a game machine plugged in.40 days after arrival and it's now dead. Powers on, but will not spin up to attempt to read anything. Barely used. Now I have to pay for shipping/handling/insurance to have Mustek replace it. So I have to spend more money because they make defective products! Will not buy Mustek products ever again. So much for an easy road trip for 4th of July.I'm editing this review. I had to plug in the 2nd screen and now that's broken. Dead pixels on the right side!! Their tech support is located in a 3rd world country and I have no idea what they're saying. I've had to call between 2 different numbers (not toll free) 4 times just to take care of the 2nd screen. I can't get a refund and they really don't care that I hate their product or company. I just want my money back!! I wish that it had broken down prior to my 30 days store warranty so that I could get a refund!Basically, the warranty is 90 days from the initial purchase date. They could keep sending me a defective product over the next 90 days. After that I'm screwed out of $200 and they wouldn't even care.
These actually fit my ears pretty good. I prefer the look of the Sony MDR-J11's which look like they might be less bulky, but they are harder to find than these.What really disappointed me was the sound quality. I know these are cheap headphones, but I thought a company like Sony would do much better.My Iriver mp3 player came with Sennheiser MX100 earbuds (cheaper in price than the Sony's), but I can't stand earbuds (they won't stay in), so I bought these to replace them. The sound quality on the Sennheisers is noticeably much better.Don't waste your money on these Sony's, find something else.
This card did not do the job of making my mac mini wifi enabled. there is another piece that was not disclosed?
I bought the BEWF11S4 Version 4 a week ago and initially it appeared to work fine. After having it on for a couple of day I noticed that Instant Messenger and IRC would randomly disconnect on the two computer I had connected to the router. These computers were connected to the wired ports, and NOT wireless. I was not using any wireless devices at this point. I thought this was a problem with my cable modem, but when taking the router out and installing an older router (D-Link DI-704) the problem went away. After doing a little investigating it seems this router ignores some pings (pings from the LAN side work) and therefore causes connection timeouts. STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE.
I can not work with My Presario 700. It just freezes a lot of times during the day. According to Compaq technical service: is a problem in the model. SO it can not be solved. Before buying a presario my advice is to ask or check on Internet about the problems the model presents.I will never buy a Compaq.
Just right, easy to open & close, carry on belt loop or shoulder, and the price is right! What more could you ask? (No room for accessories, though, so don't expect that...except maybe a spare battery or memory card)
I've seen others on this site who've experienced the same 'failing after 3 months' diagnosis as I have. At first I wondered if I was treating them roughly (I bike with them and sometimes stuff them away in a spare pocket) but it seems that they're simply cheaply made. They might be a worthy investment if you decide to splurge on a case to protect them, but otherwise I would say upgrade to a more pricey alternative.
This is a very strange result. If one uses a Linksys psus4 printer server the OS (Vista) recognizes the device and echos a network name for it; but when you try to install it as a printer the OS echos that it canot find it. What a failure! Do NOT buy this printer. ALSO HP and Linksys are at a loss as to how to fix this.Gripe#2 If you do not set the printer drive for grayscale, the counters on the toner cartridges will decriment. That means that the printer will error out and require you to take the existing cartridges out and replace them even if they are still full of toner(ink). What a waste and expense. There is no way that I know of to get these cartridges' chips to reset to a reasonable value.
It appears they have made some improvements over the previous reviews as mine has a place for optional batteries and a switch so I can use rechargeables or alkaline. However, internal NIMH still is lacking in capacity. Also there is a place on mine for an external power source.Instructions are a bit confusing. Says it comes with an internal NIMH battery and to charge it for 14 hours before using. Charging light is supposed to go out (according to instructions)when charged. It never did and this is my second unit charging well in excess of 14 hours. Then its internal battery only lasts for about 5 minutes after all that time charging. Radio reception is marginal. Forget the AM and FM. WB was acceptable but I am close to a station. One definitely needs to either install 3 akaline batteries or 3 rechargeable. I switched to Alkaline and except for poor FM reception, everything works better. Next I will try 3 rechargables and flip the battery switch as directed but the internal battery is a joke.Case is good as is price and layout but POOR RECEPTION and poorly written instructions and box advertizing make 2 stars the best I can give. It says it has retractable cord.... its not retractable. It says it includes rechargable batteries but thats a joke cause its only a small capacity internal one. Good Luck WeatherX.Update 11-26-07 To be fair After installing 3 new NIMH AAA batteries and charging for two days the blinking charge light still will not stop flashing to indicate charged as instructions seem to say it will. Anyway I removed my batteries to return unit and ... now running on internal NIMH and it has been on and playing for about 1 1/2 hours before the internal battery said low and shut off unit. Definitly needs the additional 3 AAA batteries for longer emergency playing time. Its better than the 5 minutes I got the first time I charged it for over 14 hours. Perhaps the internal batteries were so low to start (dead) and the internal charger low capacity that it takes a few days for them to catch. Add 1 star to my rating to make it three stars but I am still returning unit to buy a more expensive but better weather radio from Radio Shack that has better reception.Reception on WeatherX FM and WB is still lacking. Noisy and most local stations are weak possibly due to no external antenna or place to plug in one. My other radios are fine. I like the packaging on this unit and additional features over a standard weather radio but the reception quality is unsatisfactory for me.
As I began to write this, it had been almost six hours of attempts to set up our wireless network with no luck. The wired portion of the router did work out of the box: no problem whatsoever. It was the wireless part that was a pain to deal with. After following ALL the steps in the User Guide that comes with the router, I got on the phone with a guy from Tech Support, who ran me through most of the same steps in the User Guide (that's fine, that's part of his job), yet after 30 minutes or so with him on the phone, we still couldn't get my laptop and my desktop to be on the wireless network for more than a few seconds at a time... and they were both using Linksys products, for compatibility's sake! In the end, I was able to figure out myself the reason for the problem, or so I thought... for a few days. This past weekend, after I had to unplug the power to physically move the router, it stopped working for good. I am returning it.I don't even know why I give it two stars: I guess wishful thinking that it will eventually work (basically, after a month of having bought it, the best thing I can get is an exchange, although I'd love to get a refund for my money!), and I will be able lay in bed while I surf the web, without a 50 ft wire running through my living room... So far, I've found the router to be annoyingly complex to set up. I would NOT recommended for starters or even for expert people: I have been using computers for almost 20 years myself, and I was not able to get this setup going in a reasonable amount of time!
The terminals had scratch marks on them. Could have been &#34;testing&#34;. However, the bottom of the battery had numerous random scratch marks above the &#34;feet&#34;. They could not have been made in any reasonable packaging.I compared it to my old battery which had 5 years of service and several moves from place to place within the house. It looked pretty beat up in comparison. It just looked like a used battery. I complained to Amazon and they refunded my cost. Good ole Amazon.
Poorly designed. There is no easy way to keep the case attached to the camera while shooting, if desired. No opening for the safety cord to run through.
I bought one of these and tried it in three pc's. It did not work on any of them! Stay away!!!
This is the worst disc fixer ever made. Honistly. Don't buy this. And this is why.It all started when I whent to ofice depo. I found his on a rack for about 10$. some of my games were scrached up badly, and I needed one badly. When I got home I put "Alien Hominid" in it and followd the instructons exactly. After 15 secionds of turning it my thum hurt badly and had an ugly calis on it. Anyway, when I opened it it had even more scraches on it, and had weird little circles on it ands for evry scratch it removed 5 more apeared. about ever thing on this is an negitive. b-u-t ... it has some things going for it.pros+its made of cheap plastic-(you can break it easly when you get frustrated with it).you can give to someone you hate-Cons-It sux-evrything else-its made of cheap plastic-it sux-
The user rating for this item is inaccurate. Those who've rated this card must have no other cards to compare to, this card is horrible. This is one of the slowest SD cards I've used since 2008, it certainly is not a Class 6. The max read speed I'm able to obtain is 4.5 to 5 mbs, which is horrible. I have a 8 gig MicroSD (TS8GUSDHC6) which gets 8 mbs read easy. I will not be buying anymore SD cards from Amazon. I'll stick with their competitor because the user ratings on their site are much more accurate.
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 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).
PLEASE pay attention to the negative consumer reviews about this product before purchasing. When it works, it produces gorgeous HD video and sound. WHEN it works. But it absolutely will reject discs - even brand-new ones in pristine condition - on a regular basis. After one year of ownership, I'm getting a 50% success rate at best, which is inexcusible for a product in this price range. Please look elsewhere for your HD-capable player. I know I will.
This is amazingly cheap, but even for your smallest camera, it's unstable. One of the rubber feet disappeared the first day, and the legs came out after just a few weeks. I wouldn't trust anything more than a webcam to it, which seems to be the ideal use.
I knew the price was too low for a leather bag...but I was hopeful. It feels cheaply made and extremely stiff. The shoulder straps are not long enough for me either. The bag arrived crammed in a box without any wrapper around it and bag is a little dinged up. There was only one little tag on the bag. There wasn't even any paperwork with it. Won't buy from this company again.
Terrible--waste of money. Am used to buying from Amazon & being happy, so did not savereceipt--not worth sending back--not worth keeping--catches in VCR & what records is staticy --never worked from day 1.
Pros:Physically easy to connect to my four computers.Cons:Spurious signals causing issues.First used with older Dell keyboard but suprious signals caused menus to pop up unsolicited and, worse, context switching from one application to another while correctly typing input into MS Word. Thought keyboard was at fault.Bought new USB miniature game-type keyboard. Same problem.Bought new IBM standard size keyboard. Same problem.Bought new Dell keyboard. Same problem.Decided maybe wireless mouse was too close. Moved KVMP. Same problem.Decided to go back to wired mouse. Same problem.Sent email to IOGear support. May as well have spit into the wind.Thinking of scraping unit if I can't stablelize it within another week or two because I'm getting tired of unsolitited context switching.
Our office prints a small amount (50 pages/day/machine) but this printer lasted only two months before it started to produce spots in all colors all over the pages. We called HP and they said it was a firmware issue. Yeah, right. Stay away from this one. This is our 4th HP printer in &lt;3 years (2 color lasers, 2 multifunction) all of which wound up in the trash. I am long longer an HP because they don't last even with light usage. We've got two Brothers now and we'll replace the 3550 with another Brother.
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 ordered this product 2 1/2 weeks ago. Sent a check in the same day. I still have not heard any changes in my order status. I called the customer support and they were the worst customer support I have ever dealt with!! The site is in english but apparently none of their support speaks it. Very poor.
Ordered this item on May 27 2008 for $32.25 and it died on August 20 2008. The item was used for few things with very little use during its lifetime. Only 30 day return policy by amazon. Poor!I would recommend that you buy another brand, maybe more expensive as this one did not pass the test. Good thing i always keep a copy of all my flash drives.Hope this helps you guys.
When I first started using this, I was very satisfied. The sound quality is great, there is no static or signal loss, and the range is more than adequate. The ability to skip tracks forward and backward is convenient, and I do not have a problem with the transmitter temporarily disabling the computer speakers. Not to mention no DRM issues.Then I noticed that occasionally I would get skips and signal interruptions that would get progressively worse, until the audio becomes unlistenable. After this happened repeatedly, I notice a pattern- this seemed to happen after about 10-20 minutes into listening. I looked online and found a few others complaining about the same problem, and suggested that this may be due to the overheating of the transmitter. So next time the signal degradation occured, I touched the transmitter, and it was indeed hot. I then attached the transmitter extender, and this improved the situation, since the trasmitter was not getting as hot, but the problem remains. I am now convinced that this is due to overheating, since the problem worsens with hot weather, and when the trasmitter is plugged directly (and therefore gets hotter from my laptop).I do not know how widespread this problem is, but for me this is a dealbreaker. I am stuck with this thing now, but my use of it is limited. The product is great otherwise, but this signal degradation makes this useless for more than 20 minutes at a time, especially when the temperature in my house is on the warm side.
I was getting this for an employee since she needs it for work...just to read and send emails and calendar use so I wasnt looking for a magnificent machine. It showed up FILTHY and I couldnt get it to connect to the internet. I took it into Apple and they told me it was put together with random parts and paying to have it operational wouldnt be worth it because it would go awry somewhere else in the machine and never work properly. It was also password secured so some important areas couldnt be reached to change settings (like the date from 1962)which wouldve affected any updates in th futureThe seller refunded most of the cost (sans 24 dollars or so for mailing it), which they requested I dont send it back
I bought his to upgrade my severely underpowered 15's. Wow my 1000 watt 2 channel amp hits so much harder than this piece of garbage. Im selling it on craigslist and putting my 1000 watt back in. What a letdown!!!!
By far, this is the worst product experience I have ever had. After installing in my computer, my SCSI drive could no longer be read. I contacted Adaptec customer support and they refused to help me until I could get an ID number off the card that I could not get until I booted. I pulled out the card to get the ID number and it fried my motherboard.After getting my computer back from repair, I purchased an LSI Logic SCSI adpater. It worked perfectly and automatically reading the drive that could not be read by Adaptec.Be warned -- Adaptec used to be great and is on the decline. It is a ghost of its former self.
I read very positive reviews of these earphones but now after buying a second pair I have the same problem - after a few months of use, one of the earpieces cuts in and out constantly to the point where no sound comes out at all. This is very frustrating on an 8 mile run! Does anyone else have a similar problem?
Well, I am waiting for Christmas to purchase a panasonic DMC-FZ20 but since my current digital camera is broken I decided to pick up the Sakar one at Officemax.It was $25 but with my $10 coupon from Officemax it ended up being $15.It is sleek but not worth buying unless, like me you can get it for $15.It comes with software and a USB cable.I had problems waiting for the battery to charge.Sometimes the light on the back of the camera would be red other times green.The manual on page 11 (Section Three ) states " The time has come to download photos into your computer" and then goes on to give extremely simple directions on how to do so.The previous reveiwer Mark obviously didn't get to page 11.The camera its in my shirt pocket and is good If I need an emergency camera.
Bought these as cheap speakers for my child's pc. Well for 15 dollars they sounded ok but within 3 months the volume started shorting out. Now it's gotten so bad that they are either on full blast or not on at all. If you wiggle the knob it sort of corrects the issue, for about 15 seconds... Not even going to bother with the warranty, hardly worth shipping.
I bought these because of the over ear design. They were cheap so i gave it a shot. The sound quality is horrible. Cheap earphones will sound like cheap earphones. There's also slight hiss coming from the earphones even when the music is paused. Don't waste your money on this.
This product's quality and reliability are inconsistent. I liked the combination of price, features, and design when I ordered this product, plus it was supposed to work well on a Mac. It turned out the web-based configuration interface would only work on Explorer (if you still have 5.x version for Mac). You will be out of luck with Firefox or Safari. The alternative is to configure with a Windows-based machine running late version of Explorer.The first router could not establish connectivity with my cable modem, and I was instructed by Netgear Support to either return the product or request a replacement from them directly for the tune of something like $15. Of course, I chose to request an exchange from Amazon. Upon receipt of replacement (which, thanks to Amazon, arrived very quickly), I was able to configure the router successfully. However, after a few days I realized that the router would lock up and require hard set and complete reconfiguration in order to get it going again. I have eventually given up and returned it and purchased a cheaper D-Link. It is not as feature-full as Netgear but has one big advantage - it works! I am happy with it after a few months of use, it worked right out of the box before I even tweaked some settings, and it works seamlessly on a Mac.
I've had a Harmony 1000 for just over 18 months. The setup is pretty simple as long as you're running Windows. The setup software allegedly works on Mac, but I could never get it running correctly. It is very nice having a nice-looking remote that controls all (up to 6, no more than 6) the A/V devices in my living room.The disappointing aspect of this remote is that the build quality is so poor. The touch screen is squishy and responds poorly. I don't have especially large fingers, but getting to several touch screen controls is very difficult.This is a product that should be marketed at closer to $80. Because of the poor quality, it is likely that you will (as I have) need to replace it after 12-18 months of use.
Very blurry picture, am going to return camera(x-mas) gift and try another brand.
I really like this keyboard. But some major flaws have come up since receiving the keyboard not even 4 hours ago. The number keys have stopped working except for 5 and 6. Also, although the capslock is on, the light isn't on at all. I'm very disappointed and debating if i should exchange it for a new one... or just not buy one at all.As for the good in the keyboard, its comfortable, the glow is nice, very quiet.But overall, this is just terrible.... 1 star and nothing more for this DOA keyboard.
Poor quality construction. It made a lot of noise in the casette deck at first (grinding/spinning noise). I checked out the head and shook it around some and now it seems to work fine with just a little hiss.
A nice-looking and well constructed case that, unfortunately, is just way too small for the Coolpix 2200 and 3200 camera.Forcing the camera into and out of the case becomes an exercise in frustration as you have to worry about scratching the camera with the zipper or moving the mode dial to a different setting. The position of the zipper makes it very easy to accidentally depress the power button while inserting the camera. When this happens, the lens tries to come out -- but of course it has nowhere to go in this ultra-small case. You will get a "lens error" message on your monitor, and heaven only knows how much damage takes place in the camera's internal mechanism with repeated occurrences. And if you have the handstrap attached to the camera, good luck trying to fit that into the case, too!I specifically selected this case so I would get a good fit on my new Nikon camera. If Nikon had just increased the dimensions by about 3/16ths of an inch all around, this would be a great case.
This severely slowed down my internet connection when I was using it. So I believe it either operates on the same frequency or just hogged too many cpu cycles to make it worth using. If I was only listening to music it would work well, but as soon as I tried to use my computer for anything else, things slowed to a crawl.
These headphones are not so great. I've had them for quite some time, but I sill can't get used to the discomfort of having them in my ears. Sometimes it's fine, but other days I can't stand them. The Treble is nice, but the Bass is lacking. I've discarded them when they started crackling, and shocked me during usage. I assumed it was a fluke, but that has happened with a second pair I bought. I'd avoid this pair.
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
The biggest problem was needing to change 3 CR 2032 batteries every 2 or 3 weeks. Within 2 months I already spent more than I paid for the organizer in batteries. I threw it out. Other than that: I checked out all the organizers available when my old one went. Until finding this, not one did everything I wanted. I use Outlook Express, but because I thought this was the answer to my needs, I imported everything from OE to Outlook on another login identity on my computer along with my "Works" calendar. Everything uploaded without any problem to the device. Software that came with it worked well. I liked the idea of the extra programs - currency converter, language translators, translators for common phrases, and spell checker. Well, only ONE extra program is downloadable at a time. So, going to Quebec I had to decide on currency converter, English to French translator or French phrases.
I never received this item. I tracked it to my town. It was delivered to the united states post office rather than to the address I supplied which was a UPS address. The post office would not deliver to the street address. So my package was not accepted. I have not received an email or phone call asking for a different address. I have not received a credit to my card as far as I know. Where is my stuff?!
I ordered this product over a month ago and still haven't received it. A month for delivery is a bit ridiculous! I was originally given an estimated delivery date of Oct 3, then received an email that week saying it wouldn't ship until this week! If I hadn't purchased as a gold box item, I would have cancelled the order.
I'm still waiting for it to arrive.It has been more than a month, and still counting.
I only say, it's a bad card. I can use only a few days. I can't use anymore.
Hi,I'm taking off for some extended travel and thought I'd delve into the Nikon D50 package because it's so light weight and I wouldn't have to worry about film.I did an exposure test on this lens with an evenly lit (.1 stop variation) test grid. Basically just black lines on a white background. The lens is absolutely horrible! There's a huge hot spot in the center of the lens with fall off towards the outside and the corners. At the same time I tested the 18-55 that came with the D50 package and also tested two other old lenses - a 300 Nikkor-H and a Nikkor 35-105. Every one did great except the 55-200. I contacted Nikon support because I thought I received a lemon but the tech support came back, after I sent him some jpegs, and told me that he did some tests with theirs and it looks basically the same!I just received an email back from him stating:(Quote) Dear Robert,Through the testing that I have done with the exception of the distortion the exposure appears to be normal. The audience the lens is intended for is for entry level amateur photographers that are just starting in photography and cannot afford or are not sure they want to invest in higher quality Nikkor lenses. And with the use of the lens an entry level amateur would not need the uniform exposure of the lens. The only thing that we can do to correct the distortion is to service the lens. I apologize for the inconvenience. (End Quote)"would not need the uniform exposure of the lens."???!!!!!Yikes!
This is a wonderful sound machine for a nursery as it drowns out all background noise. The filter gets dirty and causes a bad smell pretty much right after you replace it. I dont recommend it as a humidifier but as something that provides great white noise.
dont buy this unless u want ur ipod to fall out constantly and the clip to break the first day u get it
I tried this product and followed the instructions precisely. It couldn't remove even the tiniest of scratches from my screen. And believe me... I polished for 30 minutes just as the directions had instructed me.Complete waste of my money. I was disappointed to say the least. It did however make the screen clean, but that is about all it does.
From the first day I bought this product it had problems.....I called my service provider and we established that my connection is fine.....its definitely the router!! I called Belkin tech support and they tried to sell me service support in order to fix my problem!!! I managed to fix the problem for a few weeks but it RETURNED!! The thing keeps losing connection and i have to unplug and replug the darn thing to get it going again!! Its a pain! i wish i had spent a few dollars more and got a decent router!!
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.
Bought a mic to use with Karaoke Revolution Party (which only comes with one mic), but after two days one of the two mics broke.
This product did not work with my Dell desktop. Dell specifies that non-ECC memory should be used. There was nothing in the product description to indicate that this was ECC. When I went to a local store to buy a replacement, the clerk looked at the Amazon invoice and noted ECC as part of product number. Amazon should change their description to make it clear that the memory has ECC.
I just brought this player today and i feel it's really [bad].1) the headphone is extremely [bad]. [....] 2) the control is poorly design. 3) the cd bag is the worse type. 4) the LCD 's text looks bad. 5) the sound quality is not very good, may be it's the problem with the headphone.I would strongly recommand go look for other MP3 cd player. I personally really dont have confidence with diamond's product. from it's video card product history can tell.
I have purchased this camera and it stop of working after 3 months, (I wrote The first review on amazon for this camera) I have lost my money :(
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
I bought these earbuds on the favorable reviews they received. They make my music and audio books sound weak and far away. The original earbuds that came with my Zune blow these away! Don't waste your money on these. I should have shopped some where that I could have tried them out first and saved myself some money.
I specifically bought this battery because I was led to believe it was genuine APC. It's not. And it's not returnable
I purchased this to replace my roady XT because of it's smaller size and easier portability. I wanted to use it while walking or doing yard work. The reception is poor at best. I've even tried placing it in a holder on the dash in the car but anytime you go under a powerline or by trees, you lose reception. It has to be hooked to the wired antenna or you will be disappointed with the reception. Also, the remote that came with the unit doesn't work. I have contacted the seller and Pioneer. The seller tells me that it is up to Pioneer for warranty work and Pioneer tells me that the seller is not one of their authorized dealers so they will not replace it. Very frustrating. Also, everytime I have tried to contact Pioneer, I have had a 15 - 20 minute wait to speak with anyone. I will definately not purchase any Pioneer products in the future.
I thought you always had the lowest price for Lexmark products or so your store ads states. This is about as costly as I have seen this item for and 10% doesn't make it much cheaper in price. Why is this cartridge so expensive and as others have mentioned it doesn't last that long? Thanks Jennie
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.
just bought the product not to long ago and it worked great the first time then when i go to charge the battery in the receiver it refuses to hold a charge anymore. that is why i give it a one star. not only that but i visited the logitec company online and they dont have the product there so you could get a replacement battery.
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!
This is the worst thing I have ever bought.There are 3 fans that seemed to be in the perfect position for my Toshiba Satellite, but it turns out that in less than a month, the fans start making weird, extremely loud noises one by one. It's not just a "bzzz" sound that normal fans make, but it's more disturbing, like something were stuck in the fans. At first I could turn it over and move it around a little to make the noise go away, but after a while I could do nothing to prevent it. The only solution I could find was to put a little piece of cardboard to stop the fans from moving..I just left one working, which is the one right underneath the battery. Since there's only 1 fan, heat dissipation is ineffective, and this fan has also started to make the same weird noise again. Once the last fan fails I am going to buy a better one, maybe more expensive, but definitely more worth the money than this one. This fan doesn't deserve a cent.
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.
The Audrey mainly worked, but Java and Realplayer pages don't work. Realaudio is OK, so it makes a great web radio. Email is OK but some attachments don't get through. Audrey is a great prototype, but it's not ready for prime time.After many calls to 3com support I still couldn't get a Palm V to sync with it and so they decided that the serial port was faulty and asked me to return it for a replacement. That was four weeks ago! Calling their customer service is an adventure - it's patchy at best. I'd wait for them to get their act together. Leon
Even you get this a free... avoid..you cant afford to miss a route by guidance of this Nextar..some weird things are1> ask you a take a U-Turn in Highways2> It will ask you to go staright instead of right or left road, after crossing it will ask you to trun right or left, by that time.. its gone..it will try to recalculate..over and over3> After that got an irritating message!!!!!!! No Route found to this Destination. Will you believe that..4> Frequent hangs, Fatal Errors...Its enough... i dont need a fancy or more functional GPS.. but need a GPS..which guide me to my destination, suggest a Detour with POI,sAll the review wihch are give in Amazon, BUY.com are fake. Given by same person
This items DOES NOT HAVE an AC jack. Comes with NO type of earphone. Local Best Buy told me cassettes needed to be special ordered. I spend several hundred dollars a year with this company and they will not accept return of this product.
What's the point of having a DVD recorder when you can't even backup your own VHS copies onto DVD? The built-in copyguard is a real pain, to the point it even prevents you from backing stuff up on your own TiVo! Sony should be ashamed. First CD's, then DVD's, and now the recorder. Pay the few dollars more for a real unit such as Panasonic and call it a day.
I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing and thought that this looked like a pretty good deal. Worked great for the few times we traveled, but stopped working in November. I contacted Amazon and was told I would have to contact Xantrex for help since it was past their thirty day return policy. Fair enough. Started with my first contact with them on 11/11. Took until the 26th to get an answer after two more emails. Said they needed serial # and proof of purchase to start an RMA. I even tried the inverter again and had to pull it as smoke began to pour out of it. I supplied the required material on three different occasions (as well as telling them about the smoke) and finally let them know I would be contacting Amazon about their poor response. Still nothing. I suspect that they'll probably get around to answering around January 15th to tell me I'm too late, as the warranty expires on the 14th. I will not be buying from this company again, and would definitely not encourage anybody else to buy their products.
I bought this t.v. with high hopes it would get to me in one piece. I was very skeptical when buying this as I have never purchased anything this huge from amazon.com before.To make a long story short, I received a broken set. While watching movies, t.v., playing games half of the screen just goes blank. No picture on the left hand side of the screen. Now I can simply turn it off for a few seconds and reboot the t.v. and the problem dissapears, but this has put me off from buying anything this big from any online retailer again. If I had purchased this from a brick and mortar store, I could simply take it back. Now I have to deal with Samsung, who has to deal with some local t.v. techs because they dont have a service center in San Antonio. What makes it worse is I had to wait three weeks for the t.v. tech to even pay me a visit. When he does come to see the t.v., he just ask what the problem is, scratches his head, and says will have to speak with tech support because hes never heard of half the t.v. turning off. He was there less than ten minutes, and this was one week ago and hasnt called me back since.By the way, I did two minutes of research on Samsungs website, and it says the problem is most likely due to the dlp light engine failing.But when the t.v works, it shines. Games and movies look magnificient at 1080p, and at this price, without tax and shipping, it is simply unbeatable.If I had got one that works, this would be a five star review for me. Unfortunately I have to give it a two for now until Samsung remedies the problem.
Extremely disappointed with this product. Sound quality very poor, even at highest quality setting. Too much background noise - hissing and sounds similar to water trickling in the distance. Dictation quality is okay, but overall quality should be much higher for a product of this price.It does come with some interesting software speech to text and translation. Perhaps the inclusion of this is what inflates the price, but Panasonic should focus more on greatly improving the quality of the voice recorder in the areas of sound quality and feel (cheap, lightweight plastic.I ended up buying the Olympus DS-40. It has a similar price, sound quality is far superior, and the overall appearance is much better.
Wow, you can hook up to the school networks! Wow, you can download stuff whereever you are!Well, guess what... all of these great ideas that pop in your head of what you can do with this card... toss them out the window. The product is so inpractical, that I can honestly say that I've only used it ONCE. Not only do you need to carry around a cat 5 cable around whereever you go, but you also have to lug around that tether thing that's attached to the card. Ugh. It turned my sleek and sexy jornada into a clunker.I can't actually think of a real-world situation where I would use my jornada instead of a real computer that I had at my disposal (i'm assuming that where there is an ethernet port there are also computers available).Just maybe, if this were priced around 20-30 bucks, i'd get it, but that probably isn't going to happen anytime in the near future.As an ending note, I usually never write negative reviews, but this is one of those that I had to write because I didn't want people to get suckered in like I did.
The primary reason I purchased the MapSend Streets and Destinations was to have a reference of Automotive Services along the highway such as gas stations (like the GARMIN units have). While the Streets and Destinations database includes many restaurants, hotels, museums, and other points of interest, it does not include any information on the locations of automotive services. I also found many inaccuracies in the points of interest database such as, wrong locations, wrong names, and double entries(one in the right location and the other several blocks or miles away).The omission of the automotive services along with the inaccuracies made the MapSend Streets and Destinations software basically unusable. I was very disappointed in this product.
Must always hold stabilization button when using the binoculars. This causes your hands to be tense, which increases your shaking. The stabilization button should have been a click on/off button. This becomes a major flaw if your looking at anything for more than a few minutes.
I don't have much to say about this display because it didn't work for me at all. It wasn't a plug and play that was for sure because it didn't work with my OQO 02 like I had hoped.Sent back couldn't use
I have just purchased a 191T+ monitor (which looks great, by the way) - and I could not open the box in the store. When I unpacked it and turned it on, it had a RED dead pixel - which for CAD (that's my bread) is extremely annoying (black/dark backgroung is the norm). Their (Samsung's) policy is 10 dead pixels for an exchange! Stay away from Samsung products - their quality is not what they claim. Check the review on Tom's Hardware - I should have listened to them.FN, Ontario
I purchased this in the hopes of boosting the wifi signal of my FIOS Actiontec Router (MI424WR). I have 35 mbps symmetrical service which I confirmed via my wired connections. I have a 3 floor plaster and wood lath house. The router is on the first floor and I checked the wireless speed on each of my floors prior to installing this device.I was getting 18 mbps down/17 mbps up on my first floor on average (20 ft from the router)15 mbps down/11 mbps up on the second floor on average (about 25 feet from the router).13 mbps down/ 8 mbps up on the 3rd floor on average. About 40 feet from the router.After installing the signal booster onto the antenna connection for the router and setting it to the maximum setting I got the following results14 mbps down/14 mbps up on my first floor on average14 mbps down/14 mbps up on the second floor on average13 mbps down/ 8 mbps up on the 3rd floor on average.As you can see there was no noticeable difference. I tested the connection at each location using the same speed test app 3 times before and 3 times after to get the above results. I returned the product as it provided no additional benefit for me.There was a low pitch hum from this device when plugged in but I did not find it as loud as some others. But since there was no benefit I saw no reason to keep the device.
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 bought two of these -- one for work, one for home, so I can have the same keyboard at both places (I'm basically a programmer, so that was important to me).One of them promptly died after three months (right after the 90 day warranty). So, I replaced it with the other; now, a year later, the paint is rubbing off a lot of the keys I hit the most (S and C are most obvious, but many other left-hand letters).The only reason why I'm writing this review is that I've started to look for a new split keyboard, and this guy is the #1 result when you just search for "keyboard." My advice: avoid. The lights are cool for about a week, then it's boring.
Bought radio in January, used approx. 2-4 times/month, and by September it was broken. I didn't manhandle it (in fact, I kept it in a small leather pouch to protect it), didn't drop it, bang it, or otherwise abuse it. Not quite sure what the problem it, but sound like the digital tuning is broken... after 5 minutes of use, it starts randomly scanning stations and then just settles on nothingness.Recommend you save your money and spend it on a better brand.
Small number of Parks with limited trial information. Not worth it. Not easy to transfer to GPS unit.
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.
Lasted two plus months ....Just quit...????We all remember this feeling....looking for price when I needed a fix for my HP laptop.
I had higher expectations of this MP3 Player. The viewable screen for the songs doesn't show much at all so I had to rename all my songs. You annot scroll to another song while a song is playing. The software that works with the Player doesn't work, at all. When the battery is starting to run out, you finaly see a battery metter but then you have maybe 1 minute before it dies.
THE PICTURE SHOWN WITH THIS ITEM IS NOT FOR THE ITEM DESCRIBED. The picture shown is the EH-69P for a Nikon P510 & others. It charges the battery while it is in the camera but while charging the camera is not usable.The Nikon EH-62A adapter allows the camera to operate from household power via a transformer. It uses a dummy battery that is inserted in the camera and has a wire running from it that is connected to an AC to DC transformer. The output voltage of the transformer is about 4.2 volts DC, that is also the output voltage of a fully charged battery.
I'll give them one star despite their quality. The overall rating of these headphones on Amazon is spuriously high. Here is what I've found. Very good sound quality. Terrible earbuds. The flange tips are very uncomfortable, very difficult to form a adequate seal (thus dramatically reducing sound quality), but secure in the canal. The website does have replacements, but they are relatively expensive. The foam tips that are provided are, however, Much better which salvages these headphones. Therefore, these are good headphones with a baffling design for the earbuds.
I didn't purchase this one, but I would have to give the Panasonic DVD players a BIG Thumbs DOWN. I received the PANASONIC DVD-RV31 as a gift from Amazon.com two years ago. After limited household basic use, it just stopped working. I received an error message (HO2) and the Panasonic Service told me to go to a local repair shop. It will be cheaper to buy a new Player, so that's what I plan to do. I would strongly suggest another brand of DVD player (JVC is what I have for other components with much success). I'll never get Panasonic again!!!!
I must say that Amazon was good enough to take these unit(s) back, as neither of the two I had sent to me worked as advertised. The first unit had half of the LCD display not working (making it hard to tune), the second one didn't work, period. I suspect our friends in China were having a bad day when that batch went through...., BUT if you think about it very much, the reason you buy a weather radio, at least around here (Texas), is to HEAR the weather alerts when the power's out and a tornado might be on the way towards you...If you're going to place your life on the function of the radio, go upscale and buy a better unit in Amazon's or anyone else's line... I'd give them a thumbs up for trying, but these two were below their usual standards of design, craftsmanship and excellence and reliability.Sincerely,Kyle F. McGrogan
This is the worst MP3 EVER!!!!!! Mine stopped working whithing 1 week an 1/2.It sucks!!!! It takes an hour to see the names to 100 songs. My Ipod nano video takes 3 seconds.I gave it one star because you cannot give it Zero!!!! Whatever you do... do not buy.
This Power Adapter appears to be identical to the one that is supplied with theBelkin Wireless G Plus Router. I bought two of these routers from Belkin, and the power adapters that came with them both failed within two years! Power adapters like this don't normally fail, so it is likely that they failed due to a faulty design or poor quality components. However, it is also possible that the above Belkin router design requires more power than this tiny adapter can provide (5 Watts). My power adapters never felt like they were over heated though, so I believe the adapter is simply not reliable. Therefore, if you buy this router, be prepared to buy a better power adapter!
What a disapointment! I got it because it was suppose to be faster to download. Its not compatable with my HP photosmart printer. I'm returning it for the non-pro!
All this is is some cheap plastic with some cheap fans, the USB hub really doesn't justify charging 50 bucks. I've had one of these for a couple years now (bought it while it was on sale at a store). If it works, it does its job, but that's a big if. Sometimes the fans start grinding for no apparent reason for a few minutes, then work perfectly. Sometimes they start grinding, then continue grinding. Powering it on USB (rather than the AC adapter) sometimes resolves the problem (as it runs at lower speed). Lately, one of the fans has been grinding almost continuously, I suspect the motor might be shot.
Volume control didn't work with they Keyspan remote, the main reason I bought it. Don't order this product.
I initially bought this camera in the pink color for my mother, someone who is totally non tech savvy. I asked her what kind of camera she was interested in and she said "a pink one". At that time, this camera was brand new and I had bought myself the more expensive V603 (which I don't believe is made anymore) and was incredibly pleased with it. I assumed that this camera was a similar model so I got it for her.Like most of the other kodak digitals I've worked with, the interface on this camera is extremeley user friendly. It does come in a wide variety of colors which is nice when you want it to match your personality. The screen is big and clear and the controls are easy to use.However, when we got it out of the box and started playing with it, we realized that it was inferior to the v603. One of the best things about my camera is the button to shutter speed. This camera had a small delay like so many other digital cameras. Also, the photos weren't very clear. Once we started printing them up we realized that the detail, even at the highest resolution, was blurry or fuzzy. Also, there were some serious flash problems. I don't know if the one we got was a defective model or if it was an issue in more of these cameras, but after taking a flash photo it was a good minute or two before the flash would work again. Not what I would expect from Kodak.My suggestion is don't buy this camera. The price has come down, yes, but it could make for an embarressing gift if the recipient has the same issues my mom. If you are looking for a pink camera I highly reccommend the Casio Exilm (which is what we ended up getting for mom after I returned this one to the store.
I bought this because I didn't want to get sucked into the world of ipod. Within the first 2 weeks of receiving this it started breaking down. It would freeze up, screen would turn black, wheel would stay lit until the thing lost power. Then I would have to charge back up to get it working again. It got to the point that it was no longer working. Sandisk sent me another one. It was good until the same thing started happening again. what happens now is the thing freezes up after 5 minutes and I again have to wait until it loses power to charge it again. Sandisk sent me another one, only to have the Sansa break down the same way again.Since october 2006 i have had 3 sansa players of which both have failed. I have now turned to ipod and feel that the product is so much superior. The only good thing I have to say about the Sansa is that their customer service is great.
Too small, the ear pieces don' extend down far enough to cover my ears. To tight, pinches my ears and causes headaches. The ergonomics of this headset was not designed to American heads.
This is not a CS50-USB, a wireless VOIP/Speech recognition PC mic. This is a landline telephone mic. Big difference.
I have had three Sony Watchman TV's before I purchased this one. The new RCA had the worst reception out of all of them. I gave this TV to my son and bought a Sony.
This coffee maker makes good coffee. It's well made and stylish in a retrograde sort of way. It takes 24 ounces of water to fill it to the "six cup" mark inside, so I'd call it a 3 cup maker, or maybe a 4 cup maker, but not 6 cups. That's ok though, since I'm usually making coffee for myself. But even using percolator style paper filters, sediment still ends up in the coffee. And its a bit harder to clean than a drip style maker. I can handle harder to clean, but not the sediment. So I bought another drip maker.
This toner doesn't even last 2000 pages. I appeared to be original manufacturer equipment but it didn't last a week. I used it to print about 2000 pages and I had to open a new one. Don't waste your money.
D-link does in fact make great quality products....The Sellers DO NOT give half the information needed to make a stable purchase.I was able to load a driver for this wireless adapter, BUT, D-link no longer has support or drivers for this OUTDATED product !! You will find out the hard way when you get support from the Internet, dozens of sites say It's free and you wind up having to register for a sharp price to actually load the item you're finding a driver for ! If you don't do your homework before you make a purchase, don't buy it !! I also bought a New Webcam from a DIFFERENT seller and didn't know you had to have a VERY Fast up to date Computer to work it and it was a FUZZY experience ! You're on the Internet reading this, do your homework before making a purchase ! Notice the Product I purchased didn't even have the Model number on it Shame on me and shame on the Seller for offering half good TRASH !
disapointed It doesn't work with the rhino110 like they say it does it won't power charge nor link to the pc as promised sadley I feel it was a waste of money.
I've had mine for 1 year now. The monitor keeps going into sleep mode and is unusable. Tech support has not been very responsive. I'll let you know if I get any answers. It has been about 3 weeks now. I had to switch back to my big Dell monitor, but at least it works great.
Hardware is great. A wonderful little device.The software is next to useless. It simply does not work, and their technical support has not EVER respond to my attempts to contact them.A shame, but unless they actually make software that works, I would have to say avoid buying from them.I have not been able to update the music on the internal memory for months due to the freezing, crashing and very low quality of their code.
Headphones are comfortable enough and the product fit and finish quality seems to be OK but I found that if my head moved I lost contact. I had to position myself to get the signal and stay in one spot. The frequency selection is the real problem. The tiny dial is way too sensitive to accurately tune in and stay there. The interesting part was that I could listen in on other peoples phone conversations even though I'm at least 500 meters from the nearest house. Bargain basement electronic quality at best. Might be appropriate for youngsters when the parents want a little quiet but they too would soon protest. Back to the store they went.
The shipping was almost as much as the item. Very cheap 2 piece plastic, with flaws in the plastic. Difficult to fit on and the back button DOES NOT WORK. Do not waste your money on this!!! After 1 hour of trying to make my MP3 work with it on, this case is going in the trash.
I would rate it higher, but the battery was DOA. I called sony to get it replaced, but got a customer service rep that kept insisting that I could only use the supplied battery that came with my camcorder, eventhough this battery was made by sony for my camcorder?!? Anyways, after about 2 hours of being on hold, and arguing I got to talk to the supervsor, who proceeded to ask a series of dumb questions, but finally issued a repair order. I had to send the battery back to sony on my dime, two weeks ago, and the only response I've gotten is that they have recieved the battery. 3-4 hours of my life are now wasted on a $65 battery. I am not buying sony products for a long time to come...
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.
I had a 1GB Titanium Sandisk Cruzer at work fail. I tried several times to contact Sandisk, including through the selling vendor with absolutely no response.My wife's Cruzer just failed as well (the power light comes on, it is recognized by XP, and the light goes out, the system can't ID the device, so it's useless. It does the same thing on all of the XP systems in our house). I've tried front side USB connections, rear connections and hub connections. No dice.I'll never buy another Sandisk Cruzer. And I was going to order another 100 for the office. Their loss.
Grossly over-priced and useless - Sony's $10 headphones sounded just as good. The headphone fit in the ear s uncomfortable at best.
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.
I never received this item. So I don't know anything about it and instead of trying to order it again and run the risk of getting jacked again, I'll just buy my daughter's dvd player in the store.
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.
It is difficult to write a review for a product that did not work. At all. It was not recognized by my dSLR. Now what made a possibly bad situation worse, in this case, was the fact that this was a new dSLR, and I was trying it out for the first time. So I was not sure if it was the dSLR or the card that was defective. I therefore got an 8GB card from Circuit City (this was in 2008, before the bankruptcy) and tried it with the camera, where it worked, thereby ruling out a problem with the camera, much to my relief.On the positive, Amazon was prompt in accepting the return and applying the credit to my card.
I purchased this unit for our small office and was very happy with it until it died unexpectedly this morning after what I consider a too-short life of 18 months. Only a few months after we bought it one of the ports went bad, but with 23 others to choose from I didn't care that much. But now none of them function. Considering the name-brand and the price ($180 at the time) I expected it to last at least 3-5 years before giving up the ghost. Now I'm looking for a replacement and was surprised to see it rated so highly. I don't write many reviews but this is not a 4 or 5 star product.
I've been trying to burn copies of my wedding onto DVD and haven't had much luck with this brand. Out of 25 discs, only about 7-8 burned successfully on my imac. The other ones gave me a failed burn message with either a medium write error or a disc failed to verify error. The TDK brand seems to work better for me but I guess it depends on your machine. It's a shame because it's a lot of money being wasted on experimenting with brands.
Rollers don't pick up paper, I sent this back three times to get fixed and it broke after printing less than 10 pictures each time. Search the web and you'll find this is a common problem with this printer - not worth the effort.
Like another reviewer I was sent the 710N, rather than the 710N-2 as described. I complained and was sent a replacement: it was a 710N again. Maybe there is very little difference between the two, I don't know, but I'm very disappointed in Amazon's procedures and policy of describing goods for sale. It's unfortunate that some buyers are getting taken advantage of in this way - be careful.
Worked like factory battery initially for the first month then the talk time started to drop off. I bought in May and it is now Dec and in this time the battery performance degraded to what my original battery became after 3-4 years of use. That is, it now lasts about 10mins max of talk time... (for comparison, a new battery could go a good 3hours). It was a waste of money and wish there were more reviews of this item before I made the purchase.
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!
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.
Just like so many other reviews, my cable only lasted a few months before no longer properly connecting with the cooler. Such a short lifespan feels like a waste of money.
I purchased this to put on my 70-300 lens for my Cannon Rebel XTI and absolutly could not get it on the lens. It was a real waste of money as I ended up throwing it away.
I've owned two pairs of these Sony headphones. The sound in the right phone of my first pair mysteriously died after about six months. I looked into it and a few other people online had the same problem. Some blamed it on yanking the phones out by the wires but I never did that. I'm gentle as a lamb with my electronics and their accessories. So I figured it was a fluke and I bought another pair.It's been a bit more than six months and my latest pair just lost sound in the right phone. I guess that's twice as long as the warranty but I'm not spending sixty bucks a year on headphones.The sound quality is nice and they're comfortable. But the lousy quality is so frustrating that I can't give more than two stars.My advice - in-ear headphones are the only way to go for those of us who have a noisy commute on a subway or bus. But stay away from Sony Fontopia. I'm going to give the Sennheiser CX 300S a shot.
After many hours of experimenting and trying to comprehend the instruction manual on how to record etc ad nauseum, I decided to play a Netflix movie - It won't play because it doesn't have the new Region Code - So BEWARE - if you want to use this as a DVD player in addition to a DVD recorder - you will find it won't play any of the commercial flix unless they are up to date with the Region Code!
The Logitech Z2200 were speakers I wanted to like. The appearance, fit and finish, and controls were first rate. I loved the bluish lit desktop volume control.The only problem is that the sound is awful, particularly on any music. The Bass is overpowering and rattley, even at low volume! Sort of like a bucks-down 25 year old Toyota "Boom Car" with the 39.95 stereo amped up as an afterthought. Unless you want the cachet of "got any weed?", 40s in paper bags, fresh sprayed graffitti, and broken glass in your den or room.Listen before you buy!
I totally agree with the reviewer who is upset by the inability to change channels when used with a digital cable box. We purchased this dvd player/recorder just before Christmas from Amazon.com. My husband put off setting it up for some time unfortunately. Once set up, we were only able to record the channel we were watching, which is pointless to me because I'm already watching it! So my husband called Panasonic and was told by a customer support technician to get a cable splitter and faxed over a diagram. My husband got the cable splitter, followed the diagram and STILL NO ABILITY TO CHANGE CHANNELS. So he called Panasonic AGAIN and was told this time that it is not possible to do with a digital cable box. Why didn't they tell us this first? Now it has been too long to return this DVD player. Frankly, we would have gotten just a regular DVD player for $100 if we had known this &quot;little&quot; bit of information. Instead, we payed $600. I can't begin to tell you how angry I am at wasting $500!!!!!!! I had wanted to record programs while I was at work, or while we slept, or while we were watching another program. It is not going to happen with a digital cable box. I would give this product 0 stars if I could (and 0 stars to Panasonic customer support)!
everything was all right still two weeks after purchase one of the sticks failed. And since there was no UPC code ( never ever buy individual sellers) there was no possibility of change.the working stick is still there... no that amazing performance... but well...
I bought the monitor as a gift and it failed within the 90 day warranty period. I tried the phone number on the warranty card and it is non-working. The fax number worked, so I sent them all the information and no word! So I certified mailed them notice and still no word - not eve the certified card has come back. Amazon should takes this product off its site! I would give it even one star (but its required).
I ordered this item because their ad stated that it was a 4 GB NON-hc, which I needed. However, when the item came, it was a 4 GB SDHC, NOT what I was ordering. The ONLY email from TigerDirect was to tell me when the item shipped. My emails to TigerDirect trying to get the matter resolved went UNANSWERED, 3 OR 4 of them. Finally, Amazon seeing that I was having a problem with TigerDirect authorized a return and refund for the item and issued an RMA to return the un-needed item. A short time later my account was credited for the full amount!!.. I do not fault Amazon.com for any of this. If it were not for them, I would probably still be waiting on TigerDirect to correct the problem. Hope this helps someone. El_Viejo.
We received this unit as a Christmas gift. On 12/30 I opened the package for the first time. Upon power up, I discovered that one pixel was always green. The place of purchase did not have any more and will not be getting any more, so they told me to call Polaroid. Because the unit was purchased on 9/25/04, Polaroid told me that it was past the three months warranty and I would have to pay for parts and labor to have it fixed. While I understand their policy, they made it impossible for me to receive it as a Christmas gift and then have their defective product fixed. I am returning it to the place of purchase today and buying one from a different manufacturer.
Strengths: Great when it works, sturdy constructionWeaknesses: Buggy hardware, buggy software, expensive ink.Summary:Our HP color inkjet printer cp1700 worked fantastic most of the time, great output, good colors, fast printing but with a slow first page. The 1700ps is the same printer with some added postscript software.After two months it started making loud high pitch noises with every head-passing, HP support knows the issue; it's not easy to resolve. After six months of regularly cleaning a specific area, the noise no longer appears, the squeeck area must be worn out.The postscript option, which I bought as well, is not worth its money, since it keeps crashing on Windows XP at system startup.After six months the printer started complaining that printer cartridges are empty when in fact they are half full, really annoying when you want to print black only but the printer insist that you need to replace yellow.After 14 months the printer declares that cartridges were missing although they were physically present. I had to replace all cartridges with brand new ones (that is ~$120), only to find out that the printer still claims that black is missing, so I ended with non working printer with expired warranty after 400 days of ownership, because it claims ink cartridges are missing when they are not.The front feed mechanism works well for regular paper and has good allignment. Using heavier paper in the trays results in a very precise dent being made at a very precise spot on the page. Thicker paper also results in banding in the printout. The single sheet rear feed has less banding, no dents and can handle thicker paper but quite consistenly pulls the paper in sideways.Also the ink is very expensive, the printer seems to waist quite a lot of it, judging by the mounds of dried up ink under the print heads.HP has made it near impossible to use 3rd party ink supplies with this printer, with the chips built into the cartridges, so *only* expensive ink as an option.In short an ill-behaved machine that works great when it feels like it, and in our case it did it only for about a year with some interrupions.
I purchased this less then one year ago, already the buttons are less responsive. The biggest problem that I have is that it does not play the songs correctly any more. I can hear the music and sometimes the back round singing but not the main singing. This started out as a periodic problem as I was running but now is almost all the time.I am very disappointed in this player.
I bought these for the purpose of audio engineering and maybe some DJ work on the side, but they came to me broken in the package. I'm unsure as to audio quality thanks to this, but the switches seem poorly made. Specifically one of the club switches was broken off, something that looked like it would have been hard to do since the the headphones were supposedly "new". If it really is that easy to break them, then I'd advise you to get a different set. I returned these for a pair of Sennheiser headphones.
From the product description, this DVD/VCR combo from Sony sounded terrific. However, the DVD player did not work. The unit played VCR tapes well, but would not play DVDs. I sent the unit back for a refund. This is the second dud DVD player I purchased from Sony. I won't buy Sony products again.
I've had a WPC11 ver. 3 for nearly a year. I'm fed up and switching to a new company. Linksys has been my network hardware manufacturer of choice for over 6 years, and this product has dropped them right off my list.First of all, the installation is finicky. I tried several combinations of Wireless Zero service configuration, the Linksys supplied wireless connection manager utility, and drivers supplied by MS &amp; Linksys. The best installation permutation I found for WinXP Professional was: Wireless Zero service running, Linksys connection software NOT installed, latest drivers from Linksys website. (However, even this was far from an ideal situation, as you'll see below.)At first things seemed okay. I had to fiddle with the placement of my access point in order to get a signal on the other end of the apartment, but once my monitor was not interrupting the signal path, I was cruising along.I started to notice a few dropped connections when I was in the middle of playing online games. I quickly discovered that the fastest way to restore the connection was to remove the card, let it sit for a while to cool down and discharge any residual voltage, then replace it. This method worked well for several months. I also fiddled with several installation methods while trying to debug the dropped connections, finally settling for Wireless Zero OFF, Linksys software installed, latest drivers from Linksys website, as suggested by a post from a forum I found through Google.I then moved and didn't use the card for a few months beyond ensuring that my access point was in a good place to reach throughout the house. (It's in an outside corner on the bottom floor. I get a Low-Very Low signal in the opposite corner on the top floor.) When I started using my laptop again in earnest, good lord was I in for a surprise. Not only did dropped connections become more frequent, I also experienced the following random additional problems, steadily increasing in frequency and magnitude over time:* Inability to detect access point* Inability to contact DHCP server (not experienced by any other machine on my network)* Code 10 - Device Could Not Start error when inserting card* Complete computer freeze requiring hard rebootSometimes I could resolve these issues by inserting and removing the card a number of times. Sometimes if I restarted the computer they would resolve themselves. Sometimes disabling and re-enabling the network adaptor would fix the problem. Sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers would be the ticket. Most often, some arcane combination of these would work after each individually had not. On occasion, letting it sit for a couple hours was the only way to fix the problem.At this point I switched to the installation configuration Wireless Zero ON, Linksys software NOT installed, latest drivers from Linksys website, as suggested by a short statement buried in a text file deep in the directory structure on the Linksys install CD and by Linksys support.So I started contacting Linksys support. What I remember most about my experiences talking with them are long hold times and ridiculous suggestions. One guy tried to tell me &quot;the card doesn't talk to the computer, the computer talks to the card -- therefore you need to contact your computer manufacturer to determine why your computer freezes only when the Linksys card is inserted in the PC card slot.&quot; The last woman I talked to told me not to use Windows' &quot;Safely Remove Devices&quot; icon to remove the card -- instead, I should disable the device in Device Manager. Also, I should never insert the card while the computer is on. In other words, she flat out told me, &quot;Our product does not work within the specifications of the operating system and hardware for which it's designed.&quot;Based on this last juicy tidbit from Linksys support, I've switched to a Proxim Orinoco a/b combo card. I've only received it today, so the quality remains to be seen. However, the installation process went exactly as the manual suggested it would, and the signal strength in the corner of the house opposite the access point now gets Good-Low signal. These two indicators are already a gigantic improvement over the Linksys WPC11.
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 purchased the RP8070 in August 2003. I had trouble with the unit and sent it back March 2004. I paid $80. The current retail is $50. They said they cannot fix mine and no longer make them so cannot replace it and have nothing comparable. Six months later they are still for sale everywhere and Amazon.com advertises that more are coming in soon. I guess they do not know they are no longer being made. All I asked for was replace it or give me what I paid. They refuse unless I fax them a receipt. Problem is the receipt is partially illegible and not faxable. Anyway, it is one big ripoff and I would advise anyone away from doing business with these people.
I purchased this for my husband who likes to sleep with some sort of noise. I thought this might work. Well, the nature sounds are the WORST I have ever heard. The LCS is not that big or bright and the snooze button is very close to the OFF button which is not good. I guess for someone who really likes gadgets and studies their new electonic toys may like this clock, but personally I found it confusing. This is not a pull out of the box and use clock. I swear you couldn't figure out how to set the alarm without the manual. You have to push 3-4 buttons to accomplish it. What we wanted if for was useless and there was WAY too many stupid extras. We ended up selling ours at a yard sale.
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.
When I first got these they were sweet!...then about a month into using them with a Panasonic RF-SW50R Shockwave Portable Radio, the speaker blew! you can still rock out to them if you only like treble, but the bass is GONE!! not worth what you'd pay in shipping!! But hey if you want to buy a new pair every month that would only be what...$84 a year PLUS SHIPPING!! Oh the radio is poop too, it took a crap about a month after the headphones! SWEET!! The only reason I'd give them a one is because they still partly work, otherwise it'd be Zero city!
This device is of very limited usefulness. Had to abandon installation and go to a different solution. Two main problems: (1) it does not coexist peacefully on a computer along with a webcam and sound card & speakers, and (2) it is incompatible with the current version of the Skype software. In regard to #2, uninstalling the current Skype and installing the version that came with the D-Link adapter was a no-go; the installation stopped and insisted on installing a newer version. Even if you could get beyond that problem, #1 is - to me at least - a deal breaker.A possible solution could have been to install on another, "clean" PC dedicated primarily to being a server for this adapter, but that would be far from an optimal solution for the problem at hand. I found a better alternative without this device.
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.
Sure the floppy is great for ease of use, but do you want to spend three hundred dollars on a camera with a resolution of less than one megapixel? A floppy disk holds 1.44 megabytes, a 2.0 megapixel camera takes a picture that is about .9 megabytes.
This mouse is terrible,I own this mouse and i use it and im gonna go to get a new mouse because honestly its terrible,1. The scroll wheel has ALOT of side to side play2. No possible way to turn of the mouse except by taking out the battery3. It isn't a precise laser mouse at allU have made me sad Microsoft ;(NOT RECOMMENDED
Switches on my first Mysky failed on arrival, then unit failed. Meade replaced it promptly. I sold the replacement on Ebay, and a switch broke for the buyer within 2 weeks. Very poor quality Chinese construction; there is no way this could stand up to even light use in an observing field environment. I bought it originally to drive my Meade LXD75 telescope mount but decided there was no way it could last in this application. Too bad, because the concept is great.
I had two of these dvd players... 1st one started erroring out with "bAD" showing on the display after about a month. My second unit errored out (bAD) after 3 days. I had previously had very good luck with toshiba, so I have no clue what they did with this machine.
If you want to synchronize with Outlook or Lotus Notes- you can't get your past appointments to show on the handheld. There is a patch provided for Outlook 2003 but not for 2002 which is what I have. I bought my handheld back in April, and just figured this out.I don't know if Intellisync or Sony will help me since I haven't gotten a response from either one yet- but I am not holding my breath.VERY FRUSTRATING
How on earth they have the nerve to sell this thing. Eight dollars plus shipping, so it is too much trouble to send back. This is a piece of plastic that sticks to the Ipod and leaves bubbles to see the programs through. I ended up w/ a case I found at BestBuy that'll do the job of protecting the screen and the chassis.
sound is decent for the price, but the mini-plug broke after a month: the metal tip separated from the plastic housing. (Don't know if getting fixed is worth the hassle.) Wish they would make these of better quality.
When I received this item. I thought it would be great. Easy to install pictures. However, 2 concerns. First, I was constantly concerned about the face being scratched since keys are often thrown around in purses and pockets. The keychain is also big and heavier then expected. Not recommended for dads.
This PC850 bluetooth adapter has no support for Vista (no 32-bit or 64-bit support). It simply does not work, at all, period. I cannot find any mention of any future plans to support Vista. Attempting to install the drivers on Vista resulted in many, many, many prompts to allow the uncertified drivers to install. After intallation, inserting the device into a USB port causes Vista to start a new hardware driver installation wizard. Eventually, it exhausts all possibilities and says that it cannot find a solution. Checking Motorola's website, they have updated 32-bit drivers, but I cannot find any updated 64-bit drivers. However, their website says explicitely in the FAQ that this device is not compatible with Vista. Save yourself the money and trouble and buy something else.
This product was ordered and payed for by me, BUT NOT RECEIVED. I have reported this previously. But have received no responses, whatever. ;-(PLEASE RESPOND.
Stay away. Cheap piece of junk, fell apart for me right out of the box. This is total crap.
while this fan did the job in terms of keeping my laptop at a good temperature, the fan was loud. lucky for me, the cord to plug it in broke and would not plug into the port on my laptop anymore. as a result, I went to my local best buy store and got a quieter fan and I don't have problems in terms of noise or temperature. but this fan was too noisy compared to the one I got from the local store
I've used Microsoft mice in the past and they've been great, but this one is terrible.The good: it's shape and size are good, it's precise and it came with 2 alkaline batteries (AA).The bad: scroll wheel is difficult to turn because the click indents are too big. You tend to accidentally click it instead because you have to press down a bit to get enough grip to turn the wheel. And there's no way to turn the mouse off except by removing the batteries, and the batteries are not easy to take out. Poor design.
Read the description of this item carefully, and believe it totally. There is absolutely no extra room for anything else in here. Nothing. Nil. Nada. The case is attractive, but fits the camera like a glove. A tight glove.
This is cheap. But,This is no worth to call &quot;DVD PICTURE GRADE&quot;. The picteur grade is below the VHS tape. I can not enjoy it.
I purchased this unit for a trip through tornado country. You can't understand a word it is saying so you don't really know if tornados are in the area or not. I think it was a big waste of money.
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.
After reading all the hot reviews about this speaker system, I decided to replace my AR wedge speakers.The speakers arrived yesterday and I hurriedly connected them, then fired up my MusicMatch. I tried listening to different music and could hardly hear it.. I cranked up all the volume and was dissapointed with how low the volume was. The base was good but the high range was not sparkling. I hooked back my old speakers and turned down the volume and it sounded far better than these creatures. Needless to say, they are on their way back to the shipper.
Overall this is a good wireless headset; long range and good reception. What astounds me is the mute function. There is no mute button on the base although there is a cut-out housing the status light that seems designed for such a button. The "press for 3 seconds to mute and the same to un-mute" is a royal pain. The "press" requires a LOT of force, sufficient to knock your earpiece askew requiring a re-fit every time you mute or un-mute.My phone has a mute and does not work for some unknown reason when plugged into the Plantronics CS70 base.Be aware: if you NEED mute, and can make-do with your phone mute, make sure you have an iron-clad return guarantee as your phone may NOT mute. The headset mute is not practical.If you do not NEED mute, then this is a good purchase.
Pictures were printed fuzzy on every setting I tried. They looked pretty good on the monitor but when I got my prints back from kodak gallery I wasn't a happy camper.I thought since it was a 7.2 MP that it would be better than my Canon 3.2 but I was wrong. Also the rinky dink memory card is a PIA. You might want to think twice when it comes to a Sony cybershot. I am going to buy a Canon again.
Ordered these cases on Amazon through Ness Paper, it took two full weeks to recieve and I was disapointed by the quality. The first 2 cases that I removed from the box were cracked and unusable. The plastic cover for the insert was poorly glued applied to the case. The cases I recived were definatly not Premium grade. I am glad I purchased cases from another souce before I finaly recieved the product.
I purchased this player a year ago. I am on my 4th one, having returned the first to due to the fact that it was completely broken and would not play at all, and the other 3 for the same problem described below.This player does work, but the problem is, it doesn't play all DVD's. It will freeze up and take 20 minutes to move 2 frames. The DVD's that I am using are in excellent condition as I am a fanatic when it comes to them. I have had this issue on brand new DVD's as well as older ones.I do not see the scratches that other owners have complained about, and when I take the DVD's out and use them on other machines they play fine.I am very disappointed with the quality of Sony at this stage of the game. I'm not looking to do anything special with my DVD player, I am simply looking for what should be a basic function of a player, TO PLAY DVD's.
I have always been a HUGE Olympus fan. I have gigs and gigs of pictures from my old Olympus C-740 UZ. I have won competitions with this camera, everyone always tells me how great the photos look - it's awesome. I have recommended my old camera to everyone I meet.So, when I read the reviews I figured geez, that can't be right...well unfortunately I have to agree - this camera falls short in several areas.I was going to do Pros and Cons - but since the biggest con is "point and shoot on auto generates fuzzy off color photos", I think that says it all.I'm sure if you tweaked it enough you can get stunning shots. However, when my three year old is blowing bubbles, or the dog is leaping to get her ball, I don't have time to tweak! I took side by side shots with my old beat up C-740 and the new SP-510 and there is NO COMPARISON! The older 3.2 megapixel camera has much better clarity, more lifelike color, and just a better looking photo!Olympus - I am sooooo dissappointed. I am returning my nice new shiny toy today and returning to my old work horse. So much for my Christmas present!
I have yet to be able to span several CD's to backup my drive, which was the reason for buying it. After the second CD I get an error where the software says it can't find the next CD, when I put it in, it blows out the program completely...coasters everywhere and time down the tubes. I even bought QuickSync 3.0. That is no big help.Makes exact copies fine. Copies data files fine.Setup an HP 8220 or 8230, that one didn't work until I downloaded upgraded software. Then it seemed fine. Haven't tried a multi-CD backup with it.HP 9500 internal is the best I've worked with so far. Runs pretty fast and does pop up errors often. Haven't tried a multi-CD backup with it.
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.
It's not a Leica and don't buy it you think you are getting Leica quality you aren't. It's just a Panosonic with a faux red dot on it.Forty year Leica shooter and not fooled by this.
This did not fit my HP 9009 17" laptop so I returned it.
While connected to a Magellan Companion GPS, the NEO went blank and never worked again. I sent both back with less than one hour of use.
Will it get you where you need to go? Yes. However, it will take you on the most meandering, round-about route through all the side streets in town before it gets you there. I tested it to see what directions it would give to get me to work (which would normally be five turns, tops, from where I was sitting), and it gave me about 8 different turns, sent me on a two-mile crawl down a side street (which ran parallel to a major street just a block away), and then, as I came upon my office, didn't tell me to stop until I had crossed the street and driven in front of the building next to my office's building.My mom has a Magellan, and using her Magellan is why I wanted a GPS to begin with. The TomTom is going back, and I'll be getting a Magellan instead.
This Logitech mouse loses the connection every 5-10 minutes. This is my second wireless mouse. My first bluetooth mouse, a Radtech, was good but had very short battery life (2-3 days). My latest bluetooth wireless mouse, a Belkin, never loses the connection and has been using the same two AA batteries for weeks.
Does not list the models that are compatible
This doesn't deliver 700W, I was replacing a 425W power supply, and it could not provide enough power to power my equipment, although a 425W could. Not surprisingly the voltages were just barely in spec. I've had fans that got noisy after a while, but never out of the box before. This ships with a rattling fan. And as a bonus it has LED's that you could light a house with. Really lousy power supply, clear evidence that you get what you pay for.
After 10 months of fabulous sound, ours just stopped working one day. Very disappointing. We got it as a gift, so have no idea where to return it or how to get it fixed.... an update, I contacted Bose and am sending it back, but even though it is under warranty and less than a year old, they're charging me $99 to fix it and $15 to send me a box to ship it back in! I'm not impressed... it did have great sound though, while it worked.
So disappointed in the product and what appeared to be the wrong cord sent with it. Did not work. I gotta be honest though, Good as New Electronics were wonderful to work with. Excellent customer service. I don't think the problem lies with the supplier, but on a side note, maybe it could've been checked over better before sending it out. I forgive them simply since it was supposed to work and mistakes do happen.
This v9650 has eaten about 12 tapes already. I just disconnected it from my system. I have another Samsung combo unit in my son's room, and it has major screen 'jitter'. That one was already replaced once for the same reason. I will never buy another Samsung DVD or VCR unit.
I thought it would be worth a chance considering the bad reviews and the more numerous good ones. I bought this for a 7-year-old. She used it once, then one side went dead. It was a waste of money.
As a product like this is the build looks good,but beware! I am not singling out this manufacturer alone, but all I investigated.This type of "Y" jack design I found all have a six pin output (none having an eight pin plug). They all were retailed at prices of $1.99 to about $20. I thought $5.00 was a worthwhile amount to take a chance with, even though my new mother board has an eight pin plug.When the item arrived it of course wouldn't work. How silly to believe an offer of a six pin adapter would work! So don't bother to take a chance.My amazement is why are these adapters even offered if the single PS2 plugs available on desktop motherboards have eight pin connectivity. (You will see upon observation that both the PS2 mouse and keyboard have four pins each.Summing up to one plug with eight pins.)Should anyone find a "Y" jack with an eight pin connector, I'm listening.>>Disheartened!
I have several different brand 1394 cards for my business; The D-Link is one I brought for my personal use. It is terrible! It is slow, it often looses connections, and it doesn't work with certain devices.Just to make sure I didn't have a bad unit, I switched it out with second one. It unit didn't work either. I have several of them and they all have the same horrible functionality. Buy an Adaptec or a PYRO, or a SIIG. They are far superior!
Did not work at all. I returned the same day I received it. I followed the instructions for use exactly and when I got it all set up, the radio static and interference is all I could here...I tried numerous stations.It is a crappy and cheap piece of equipment. Don't bother. If you want good sound, spend the money on a nice unit.
3 discs sold in jewel cases so they can charge a zillion dollars for $.10 of extra plastic and paper.First disc worked fine until about 15 minutes into the movie. Which would've been fine had the movie been, say, "Baby Geniuses."So, in reality, this is like a 400 mb DVD. Not 8.7 gb.The Memorex brand deserves to be driven into the ground. It's a trusted brand from...the 80s? So it gets placement in Best Buy and all the big franchise stores based on identity alone and the outlived perception that Memorex = quality.But you'll have better luck recording a full-length movie onto one of your audio tapes from '87 than you will with these 3 DVDs.
This is a very misleading item. First, I received four filters(solid blue, yellow, red and green?) No grey-ish one that softens the edges, which I was hoping for. In the picture you see a little clear circle in the center, but I got solid-color filters. I'm not hugely disappointed because all in all they work and are basically what I wanted but not exactly. Kinda peeved about the grey filter. Also, I'm surprised there aren't more reviews like mine. Maybe it's a fluke?
The audio jack position on iPods is off to the left whereas the audio jack hole on the Tune Belt iPod carrier belt is in the middle. Maybe a minor thing but......................
I place an order through Amazon and when my shipment arrived I received two orders from Adorama. I contacted the company and they informed me to ship the 2nd item back (at my cost) and they would refund my credit card. Three weeks after I mailed the item I received my credit card bill that still reflected the charge. I contacted Adorama, they claim that they never received the shipment and I would need to deal with Amazon (very rude staff). I contacted Amazon and through their A to Z Guarantee and would investigate the issue. After a few days of investigation they denied my claim due to insufficient evidence of delivery, basically calling me a liar. I will never do business with Amazon or Adorama again and I would warn others of the poor customer service practice that these companies practice. I am a dissatisfied customer. Only reason they received "one star" rating is "no stars" was not an option.
2 months in:I'm tough on headphones. I know it. I'd previously had headphones go out after about 6 months because I walk away with them still attached to the comp, and around my neck. These lasted barely 2 months, at my computer desk, never travelling or unplugged! The speaker is going out on the right ear, and I have to constantly jiggle the wire for sound.Initial Impression:It works great, fits comfortably, has the right adjustments on the cable, and didn't require anything extra.Perfectly what I expected and wanted it to be.
I had high hope for this printer but turns out no amount of head cleaning and realignment can resolve the horizontal banding which gets worse toward both ends of every photo paper. I looked up the service manual which states it is a known problem and the top 1.58in and the bottom 1.7in of any page is affected. Such design should never enter production. Totally unacceptable for photo printing.
We have purchased this radio twice over the last couple of years. The first one worked great but the second one had awful static as you walked and became worse as your paced increase. Service is slow and non-responsive.
I am writing this review about this headset after comparing this with a couple of good quality headsets... like Sennheiser HD-497, Sennheiser PMX60.Good points:------------* Sleek, easy to carry anywhere you like...* Ergonomic.* Good treble.Negative points:* No bass, whatsoever..(as some people said in earlier reviews... I'll explain in detail why this is important.* Cord not lengthy enough (not that I need it now... but I could need it some day later...)Guys, lets face it; when you are paying almost 100$ (including extended warranty), you have to include all the aspects and that includes BASS too...Lot of people here give positives for being able to hear the sounds 'that you din't hear before'... There are lot of headsets that reproduce the sounds 'that you din't hear before' for less than half the price... Trust me... I'm a music freak. I need music like I need air and water. I've had at least 12 headsets for the past 1.5 years (Yeah! I know... I'm crazy...) as I did not stop my quest for quality... Just FYI, I have broken a couple of 'em.Of these three costly ones, Sennheiser HD-497 completely blows the rest away... Sennheiser HD-497 is not so portable though... I use it for listening while I work...Guys, my honest suggestion... you CAN hear the 'hidden' sounds even in Sennheiser PMX60.I give the following ranks for these three headsets which includes all the aspects, value for money, quality, comfort.I Rank: Sennheiser HD-497 - Hear it to believe it...II Rank: Sennheiser PMX60III Rank: this headset that you are planning to buy...Good luck with your quest!
I bought a Philips Shoqbox and the small device crashes once in a while. After upgrading the firmware, the MusicMatch software doesn't connect well with the Shoqbox so I had to manually copy all the MP3s from the device back to the laptop, format the Shoqbox, troubleshooting and finally found a way to put the music back on.That wasn't a long time ago...I decided to get a digital picture frame as a birthday present for my wife. Wanted to get something that looks nice and works well. One thing I noticed while researching, was people were distrubed by the fact that some frames don't resize the pic to fit the screen, so this is one of the factor while I was looking.Then I found this Philips frame, and users claimed it does the job well.Boy, was I wrong.Pros:1. Good looking2. Screen looks nice. I won't say 6.5-inch screen is a pro because I paid for it.Cons:1. Software. Oh my god. The Philips' software team really screw people big time. The software implemented on the frame is hard to work with, and you have to press so many buttons to get some simple tasks done. The desktop software is useless... glad I can copy picutre to the frame without using it. Otherwise it would take you years to get the picture to the picture frame before you can use it. In short, the software design is not logical at all. When you think Microsoft's software is bad, you've got to check this one out.2. What others talk about "resizing" to fit the screen is really "reducing" the picture size according to the ratio. So if you have a square picture that you want to upload to the frame, it will display it square, and the details are being squeezed just to fit the height of the screen. So my square-picture example is kind of a bad one... but the frame is expecting picture of 3x4 and not 4x6. Some of my pictures are in 4x6, so the pitures would have black bars on both sides.3. The power adapter is HUGE.4. It seems to have a built-in battery, but I think it doesn't last more than 30 minutes... I don't recall the spec saying how long the battery last, maybe I have to read the manual again, but then there's NONE! I couldn't find this information in the box! Wouldn't it be nice for me to charge it and it lasts for like 8-10 hours?!I've had enough with everything from Philips that require software or firmware update. So skip this one and save yourself from trouble.=================This section has been added as I've recently puchased a PC with Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit on it. The software for PC runs fine, but you won't be able to change the setting through the software to disable the auto-start feature when PC starts up. You need to use msconfig or going to the Administration to disable the software to run in background.
This cover only attaches at the top (it replaces the viewfinder cover). and can get snagged very easily on the bottom where it is NOT connected to the camera, such as when you put the camera in your bag. Mine is broke, so now the viewfinder piece and the rest of the body are separated. And the two side doors that spring out to hold up the hood when looking at rear LCD are flimsy. One of the side pieces broke at the base after only a few uses (and I'm not rough on my camera equipment). Hoodman needs to provide method to attach to the bottom, even if its some sort of adhesive. I suppose it would be nice if camera makers added some feature to allow for installion of this type of thing, but if they did, it would be proprietary they would charge 3x the price of Hoodman.
Ok so Im gonna be right to the point, its a solid keyboard. But the actual size of the keyboard space where all the keys are is soooo small. Literally beyond tiny. Why they made the numpad HUGE is beyond me. Wish I didn't buy this thing. Gonna send it back ASAP.
Work just fine for about 6 months with a Nikon D90 then in a critical shooting just died no choice to do any recovery , for now on I jut going to use SANDISK EXTREME III.Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6
Bought this to replace a D-Link router that is getting flaky and spent an entire frustrating afternoon with it. IP obtained, no network capability. Updated the firmware even, no help. The website offered advice on resolving that in no way matched any software either available on the website, or the software that came with the product. Finally I plugged back in my D-Link and am temporarily back in business - will look elsewhere for a solution. At least the D-link came with understandable software and a website that is comprehensible.
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.
The Flip is a very cool idea. Camcorder in your pocket! And it's pretty fun when your out with your friends and want to catch some footage of one of them making a fool of themselves. But that is about where the cool factor ends. You cannot take stills, which now causes you to carry two cameras. I also had SEVERAL technical problems with the built-in software. I am still unable to edit on the supposed movie maker it comes with because it didn't automatically install and when I try to manually do so following the directions given in the troubleshooting section, nothing. If this camera were, say, $50-60 bucks it would be worth your money. But you are better off putting your money towards a decent digital camera that takes video.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)I wanted so much to like this camera. The 10X zoom is awesome and the LCD screen is huge! The facts are though, that I need to take action shots in low light and this camera was terrible at that. I tried every setting this camera offers (and it offers many) but just couldn't get quality prints out of it. You can forget using the zoom with this camera unless you have a tripod. Who can take around a tripod for action shots? Like I said, I am very disappointed that I couldn't use the camera. However, Amazon stood up to it's excellent return policy and gave me a full refund on the camera, SD card and battery I purchased.
After extensive research, and reading almost every review on this page, I decided to purchase this unit primarily because of it's extensive avi/DivX playing ability and the fact that it accepted USB and SD media.Sounded so good. However:NONE of the avi/DivX files I have play properly.I have files converted from YouTube and they play fine on my Sansa Fuze mp3 player and on my PCs...but not on this! The video races along at about 2x speed, and with glitches where it stalls for a portion of a second with the audio remaining normal, until finally, the audio can't keep up anymore and it just gives up the ghost.I've gone through about 20 vids and they all perform this way.The other major source of video I have is straight off the Canon camera. Again, they play fine on PC's. But this player won't even read the video whatsoever! Just plays the mp3 audio portion as if the video portion was never there.That's enough right there for me to give this one star, at best.This is one of the few units advertised as having this media flexibility (it has mpeg4 and DivX logos printed right on the unit) and, for my files at least, I can't get a single one to play correctly!The video quality of DVD's (yes, they play) is "OK", not anything to get excited about, just OK.The user interface/menus are pretty cheesy.The display of files has only about ten characters and so you can't see the full file name. It's tough to scroll through a big list effectively and it's easy to get "stuck"; i.e.; not able to go backwards thru the files very easily.The sound is probably better than OK for such a small player.It's completely plastic, but what isn't today? It has nice "lines" but it does feel light and cheap. As others have mentioned, the latch that closes the display against the unit itself seems like a cub-scout project (ie, very amateur).Battery seems pretty small-which makes for light weight I suppose. It does not seem possible to purchase replacements which does not inspire confidence.I'm so annoyed at the complete failure to play DivX /avi media. I may return this and try one more to see if I got a defective unit, but I bet a swap is not the cure. Too bad-It looked almost perfect for my needs.
I ordered the camera online and the screen didn't dispaly anything. Later I found that my cousin had the same camera and she had to trash it because the battery would die very fast even though she took the pains to buy a new battery for it. I purchased a canon since I thought it was a reputed company and would care about their customer or technical support. But the truth is that they don't even have a technical support number listed anywhere. So thats it with Canon products...
Not portable, it needs A/C. Old style printer power cord not included, no software, only directions for working with Windows 95! Windows 7 is what I have in this modern age. No value or utility for my purposes. Sending it back is good money after bad.
The filter cam in a open package and the filter was dirty needing to be cleaned before use. I actually decided to through it out.
I read a lot of reviews on these and most people seem to love them. I got a pair expecting a quality product, but that wasnt the case at all. The sound level was low compared to my standard ipod headphones, and the sound wasnt clear at all. As for being "Bass Freq" well when the bass comes in they just crackled and popped.
Had it for one weekend and returned it. Main problem was the lack of an optical viewfinder. Trying outside shots, the LCD washed out so badly in the sun, I could barely make out what I shooting. Could not compose; could not ensure it focused correctly. Terrible! (Of course, this could be an issue with any camera with no viewfinder; Don't know.)Inside issue was with flash. Tended to overexpose subjects giving them a washed out look.Small, light, quick flash recycle, and nice zoom. Too bad...
I am starting a call center using VOIP technology. Two of the headsets I purchased did not work out of the box. A third headset received audio from one ear only. I do however like the ease of access of the volume and mute control. I would not suggest using these in a space with more than a few agents. Clients can not hear the call. We switched to the Audio DSP 400 without the audio interface and this set seems to perform better.
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 this device a few months ago and like others said, the display is not very contrasty at any angle, but it can be read in good light. Additionally like so many reviewed, mine failed after a few months. The display went blank, so now all it is is a call indicator light. It does display the information in a non-standard way too, which takes some getting used to. One good things, is it read the CallerID data from every call, where my Uniden phones fail in about 10% of the calls and just say "Incomplete Data." Pass on this one, especially when better units work better and last longer for less money. The larger display is of no benefit because of it's poor readability.
I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing but to beat a dead horse, the combination changed on its own. I guess I need to smash the lock--seems to be the quickest way to get this out of my laptop without hurting my laptop. This whole situation is ridiculous!
When playing standard audio CDs, there is an audible gap between tracks! So if you are listening to Dark Side of the Moon, Sgt. Pepper, Kid A, or virtually any live album, you'll be subjected to a dropout during what should be a smooth transition between tracks! Really irritating to say the least. I've never heard of a player having this problem, and as far as I'm concerned it is unacceptable and inexcusable. I thought maybe I had a defective unit, but upon contacting the manufacturer, I've been told that it is normal for the sp90, and nothing can be done about it. I returned mine immediately for a refund. I don't know if the other rio players have this flaw. And by the way, the 120 seconds of skip protection applies only to mp3s---standard audio cds have a maximum of 40 seconds. Buyer beware!
They are call "Bass freq", but they have no bass! They really have no frequency range on either end of the spectrum! I am assuming that there is something wrong with these. I contacted Ace Photo and Digital (Amazon's merchant rep for this product) to return them. They told me that I could not return opened merchandise...obviously I could not have listened to the earbuds without opening them! I emailed V-Moda and they will send me a new pair as soon as they receive the damaged pair and my proof-of-purchase. I hope the new ones sound as good as advertised!
The good reviews got me to buy this - I have a plasma, so I wanted to HDMI upconversion. Unfortunatley this thing has many problems. BUYER BEWARE!1. It's remote is laid out very poorly, nothing is easy to find on it.2. It comes on very slowly, sometimes, just to get the tray to open, it takes 3 or 4 trys.3. It SKIPS! No, it's not my DVD, I have another and tested the same section of the movie and it didn't. The player just froze, like a slow computer when it has too much to handle.I am returning this item today, luckily BestBuy had an extended return policy during the holiday. You may not be so luckily. I do NOT suggest this product unfortunatley.
I was very excited to get it and when it worked crappily forget it. It constantly faded in and out and had to be turned on again and again and the static didnt help. The customer service line was a real joke with no help. Dont buy this---i returned it for a JVC unit which works great---good luck.
[[ASIN:B000H6AY6M Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard (PK02AU)]I have bought two of these keyboards because I game alot and the spacebar wears out before a year is out. They are too expensive to try another......going to try another brand.
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.
It is so unbalanced...it will turn on its head whenever a cam-body is inside... . I used with a K7, and cracked it because of the really bad balance of this package... warning: do not buy it!
This is more of a NOTE to would-be buyers.I bought this due to all the good reviews and the description that it's for Uniden cordless phones using model BT-446 battery. When battery arrived, it turns out this battery had a specific list of Uniden phones listed on its packaging. My Uniden cordless phone using BT-446 was NOT on the list ! Why that list is NOT part of the product description is anybody's guess.Allowing MY stupidity to take over, I still tried to see if maybe it would still work on my phone.Bad move. It burned my phone in just a few minutes. Now I have one less phone. Again, that part is MY mistake. If Amazon still does not show a list of phones that this battery works with, just remember tocheck the packaging when you receive the battery and don't do as I did. Return it if your phone is not on the list.
Let us cut to the chase...Instruction & software cd = worthlessStated system requirements = vague & incompleteNever pay full price for this kind of item from a 3rd-tier vendor
We have an AudioVox receiver. The instructions to install and tune were awful. It took two weeks and four calls to Sirius Customer Service to work out the issues. They had to boost our signal...and we had to change stations several times. We still get static.On top of that, Sirius hosed us out of a $50.00 rebate, and despite my calling them several times.....they refuse to let me speak to someone about their error. Each time 'Customer no Service' tells me I need to do something else, or tell me they are putting me on an escalation list, or they send me to a dead phone line. They keep sending me generic rejection cards in the mail. I jumped through major hoops to get the rebate in and on time. They asked for everything except my first born in order to qualify. Even though I did everything the rebate said 'to the letter'...they refuse to pay.
I just purchased one of these today, and was thumbing through the manual. There is a warning that states that the cables included with the device (like the earphones and USB cable that would be frequently handled) contain lead, which is a carcinogen. By contrast, the iPod does not have this warning, because they provide high quality and non-toxic cables and other materials. Not a rating on the device, but certainly a rating on the quality of materials Creative chooses to expose it's customers to. I'm extremely disappointed.
It's a waste of money I don't know if all of these amazing reviews are put up by the sellers to attract people to buy it or if they are real buyers and it worked for them but I bought and all it did is make it kind of shiny, I know you have to apply it more than once and I did...literally about 15 times for this one medium sized scratch in the middle of my screen and it's exactly the same....DO NOT BUY!!!!!! I recommend iKlear from apple, it's a bit more expensive but I bet it will work better than this product.
The Colorado Map series does not display the same detail as a real 1/24000 official USGS map. I wonder which Colorado maps that National Geographic scanned? Hopefully I might be able to use the GPS and way points with my Garmin GPS 72, however the software setup does not list the Garmin GPS 72. I must have received last years version.
I chose to ignore the other reviews that said that this was not worth the money, and am now regretting not listening to them.I had the same issues with dim images that were sort of splotchy and indistinct. This is not a focus issue - even after adjustment, one side of the image would be sharp, then the middle would be darker, and the other edge would be fuzzy and indistinct.The claim of false advertising by others seems to have some merit - the images look nothing like the ones in the advertisement. I am in agreement that to me the images in the ad photos looked like they were faked. There is no way the projector I received could project anything close to the bright, sharp images on my house.My house is also brick, as noted by one of the other reviewers. This may be part of the issue (but not all). A flat, textured surface that is medium terra cotta in color is not going to project anywhere near as well as a bright white smooth sided house. (This is why movie screens are white or silver - reflect better.) Even so, the house in the ad photos is also brick. It is very well lit from within and by external lighting. I turned all lights off in my house and outside on a dark night and could barely see the images projected on the house. I suspect the ad photo was Photochopped.I think this could be a good product with some engineering changes, such as:- a brighter bulb (say, 100w instead of 55w) (however, do not do this yourself as it may be a fire hazard or worse since the extra heat and current might melt the projector and start a fire)- a narrower beam bulb (e.g.- 10 degrees)- maybe use a 120V bulb with a separate plug instead of the 12V bulb- or go with a 100w equivalent LED bulb (which are not yet on the market)- a foil-lined barrel down which the light shines to reflect more light through the image slide- better mirrors onto which the bulb projects (I suspect this is what is causing the uneven images)But for this product as-is, I feel it just does not work properly.
DO NOT BUY THIS MP3 PLAYER!!!! Once you only have approximately 50 mb of memory left, it won't download any more music!!! I had to buy an extra memory card today!! Also, the shiny front scratches really easily, and the covers for the memory card and usb port are rather flimsy. BAD PRODUCT-- Don't support Korea with this one!!!
The feed on the product does not work properly. When a stack of documents is placed on the scanner it will try to pull all or several of the documents. WE have made several adjustments and the problem has not been resolved.
I bought this thing to charge electronics. It worked for less than 30min. The light comes on and the (loud) fan spins up, but no current comes out of the 110 plug. Nothing I plug into receives any current. I've tried in several 12volt plugs, but it's definitely dead.
The only good thing about this case is that it conforms to the shape of the camera. However, it is made of only semi-hard material which is easily compressed; there is no place at all to store extra batteries, memory cards or anything else; and it has no neck strap and no belt loop. The only thing it has to attach it to anything is a mini carabiner-clip which gives it little stability when trying to open the case and take out the camera with one hand. Basically, I found it just about useless and so I sent it back.
I have this drive in RAID-1 configuration for 8.5 months when it failed. One of the two drive failed (you can hear it spin up/down) but the entire RAID-1 is not accessible since the unit won't complete its power up sequence and attach itself to the network. The conclusion is simple. If you think you're safe storing important files on this drive when configured as RAID-1, I can tell you that you might as well kiss it good bye.While the drive is still under warranty through *** Seagate ***, I decided not to send it in due to the risk of sensitive data getting out. I was able to crack it open, disconnect the bad drive, power it back up, and copy *** all *** the files out (remember that it's RAID-1). It turned out that disk-0 was dead and the firmware can't get past that.This recovery should have been possible without voiding the waranty like this; a simple crippled mode would do. If you're in the market for RAID, consider making sure that a recovery procedure is user's serviceable.
TAO 1.5-Inch Digital Keychain Frame (Brushed Metal)I was crazy about my TAO digital keychain from the moment the first images of my 1-year-old granddaughter popped up on it. Friends probably ordered some too, based on my early recommendation. But then, some problems developed: the chain broke on the first one; on the second, either I couldn't turn it on or it wouldn't hold a charge. I'm on my third keychain now, and the on/off button works erratically. While I can usually make it work---and I love it when it does---I think maybe this clever device was rushed to market before all the kinks were worked out.
I bought three of these DVD players and returned all of them. I charged the batteries and then left them for a week. We got on the plane and I was going to put the movies on for my three kids and all of the DVD players wouldn't turn on. I then thought that maybe you need to charge them the night before you are going to use them. When we got to our destination I was going to charge them to make sure they worked. Well....it wouldn't charge them. A horrible product. I am back now trying to figure out a decent dvd player.
Got the Archos 504 for my granddaughter wasted hours and days trying to make it work properly, mind you I own an Archos 705 and the new Archos 7, they both work great, the 504 though is another story it freezes most of the time and the internal speaker is raspy, this unit is not worth your time you will hate it, do yourself a favor and buy the 705 or the new Archos 7 you will love them and thank me. I wish Archos would recall the 504 it's a stone age annoying clunker.
My grandmother always said "Many times cheap is to expensive" this is one of the samples. After 5 days using it, failed and never work again..next time i will buy a better brand.
I bought this unit in June 2006 for the world cup and was pleasantly surprised by its picture quality. Even so the contrast ratio is 1000:1 it produced nice contrast.The product now sells for about a thousand dollars less than I paid for it then. Looking back, it was worth paying $2200 for it but now that other products have come on the market, I would not recommend this unit any more.WEAK POINTS:- The unit has CONSISTENT problems with locking up. You will have to remove the power cord wait a few seconds and try it again.- You will get a green screen (no video) if you swap inputs. This will be corrected by changing inputs, but it's quite annoying.- The remote sometimes does not work. You have to keep aiming and pressing . It has limited features, for example, if you want to switch to the HDMI input, you will have to scroll up and down to get to it. There's no one-click button to get there.- It only has one HDMI input. Sure you can use the component connection, but the HDMI is much more convenient. If you have a DVD player and want the HD signal both hooked up at the same time. you're out of luck.- It's a monitor, so it does NOT have a tuner. This means that you have to have a satellite or cable box to hook up to it. This probably is OK as for now, we all have to do this anyway, but starting in a couple of years, when all signals have to be HD, this will be an issue.Overall, at this point (Fall 2007), I do not recommend this product as there out better choices and value for your $$.
I bought my clock radio not too long ago. Since then the CD player just opens automatically. I'm sleeping and in the middle of the night I hear the CD player opening. I go to close it and fall back asleep and then it OPENS again. I think it's possessed! I also found this product difficult set because of all the small buttons. The faulty CD player was a REAL dissapointment. I'm returning it today!
I wanted to use this with my Mac Mini. I have lots of peripherals like powered speakers, printer, powered USB hub, scanner, tape deck etc. Unfortunately the current draw from the Mac Mini isn't enough. The result is that despite tweaking the sensitivity settings the device, the outlets I was using for the peripherals wouldn't turn off. This problem is noted on their web site. Maybe I should have read it before buying? Anyway I called customer service got a call from a nice person and sent the unit back. I paid shipping, of course. When they received the unit they shipped the replacement. Perhaps I should mention that I spent a lot of time trying this and that trying to make it work.Unit 2 arrives and sort of works. That is I would get it to turn the automatic outlets on and off using the Mac Mini in the "control" outlet. When I started plugging in peripherals I got all sorts of strange behavior. Cycling on and off in the automatic outlets for one. Sometimes the automatic outlets just wouldn't switch off. It actually worked properly on occasion. The instruction manual tells you how to set the sensitivity but nothing about this sort of unexpected behavior. It seemed that it functioned better with fewer devices plugged in so I tried that using various combinations. I cycled the computer on and off dozens of times trying to find a consistent workable combination. I tried moving the Mac's external transformer away from the device, thinking there might be some sort of electromagnetic field interference. Ultimately nothing helped. Maybe it was defective but I didn't want to spend another $8 sending it back for a replacement.What I have ended up with is the use of a conventional power strip. I plug the computer into an "always on" outlet so that I can switch the peripherals without waiting for the computer to power down. That had been my goal from the start and a little thinking before ordering would have been a good idea.I did buy a "Kill a Watt" and found that the standby power draw of the peripherals is pretty low. Still, I like being able to easily shut them off.So after much time and frustration I discovered that I didn't really need a smart strip. I was happy when it came in the mail from Amazon and equally happy when I decided to cut my losses and frustration and toss it.
Advertised as "Extended Life Battery" but never held charge as long, rapidly drained, and then would not hold charge. Needed to be replaced much sooner than expected. Replaced with OEM battery.
This item was sent to me in non-working condition. When using it in my camera, it says memory card error. I cannot format it or do anything else to fix it so I rated this item poorly.
I have had no luck getting the Wireless function accessable from my wireless PC's. I have tried twice to get support from their help center, where I am ineptly told that &quot;my average wait time will be 18 minutes&quot;. In both cases my hold time exceeded 2 hours, whereupon I gave up and returned the product for credit from the retailer.From my view, the user interface has some really stupid design flaws. For example, you must supply a password to access the profile (the manual says &quot;use the default of 'admin'&quot;, but then after you modify the profile, you cannot save using the same password....after three attempts you receive a &quot;User not Valid&quot; red screen. You must read the web-site documentation to discover that &quot;to save profiles,you must delete the asterisks in the security screen.&quot;....How's that for intuitive design??!! Where did they get theses guys?Save yourself many headaches and buy from someone else.
These ear buds did block outside noise and fit well. However, the sound quality of the headphones is very poor. I would not recommend.
NO GOOD, DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM, YOU WILL BE SORRY. INSTEAD BUY LINKSYS BY CISCO MODEL #WRT54GS2. EXCELLENT AND EASY TO HOOK-UP.
these cheap blank cds have a possiblity of not working, because they didn't work for me. dont be fooled by the other customers review, it may seem cheap and like a good deal but it's not. dont't be cheap go to a large retail store and purchase your blank cd's, atleast if thier defective, or uncompatible you can have a chance of getting a refund without paying postal costs (8.95 for these), but for now on i will stay away from ridata(poor customer service) and memorex(who used to be the best, but they stop double layering the cd's causing them to be uncompatible and they think people dont notice).
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!
(...)since I have owned it, the stilus has continuously slipped out of calibration. What makes it more frustrating is the device often would not recalibrate using the utility. This problem was not only peristent when ocurring, it was also ellusive and unpredictable. Of course, the problem would occur at the least inopportune times (e.g., when trying to capture a critical issue during a meeting).The second issue was the errant RED PIXEL. In all color applications, I had one pixel which was always red! Using the City Time utility, the red pixel was located in Siberia ... no doubt the location of the secret Russian Headquarters for PDA Sabotage!I was able to get Handspring to replace the unit (with a reconditioned unit ... not new one) for a (...) shipping fee. It just fries my patutti to have to pay to get a defective device replaced under warrantee. The inconvenience is bad enough; the charge just rubs salt in the wound.One more thing, beginning 2 January, they will be charging for phone support ... in addition to long distance charges (and long times on HOLD).When my staff, colleagues and clients ask me how I like my Handspring, I'll have to think hard before issuing accolades.
I've been using this product for about 6 months and was relatively happy until I upgrade my firmware per recommendation on the Linksys web site. Now I can not enable a static IP address as the web interface has a bug that won't let you submit your changes. All other menus work fine, but this is the one I really need.I called customer service and was told the wait would be 32 minutes. After 150 minutes I was still on hold! This is completely unacceptable and the issue is still unresolved making this a 300 paper weight.
Let me start by saying I have owned many radar detectors in my 36 years of driving. This has got to be the worst one I have owned. It has no filtering of false alarms. It goes off constantly, and I'm not talking one or two beeps, I'm talking full alarm, with nothing in the area! My last detector was also a Bel and I loved it. It eventually broke and I had to get out an old spare that I kept, it drove me crazy with all its' false alarms. I couldn't wait to get another Bel, but this one is worse than that old cheap one. Sorry I threw it out the day the Bel came. This was a total waste of money.
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.
I'm not an audiophile, or terribly picky by any stretch, but this product totally failed to impress once it was turned on. The slightest bass (not gangsta rap or hip hop or 1812 overture)caused the whole unit to vibrate and the distortion was terrible. Sent it back.
I received the DR-520, but there is no instruction sheet included. I used it the same as I use the original and it will not print a single page. Is there a tab or something that I need to remove? Within the first few seconds of turning on, it sounds as though it wants to start turning and then completely stops. Can anyone help me, please???I'll change my rating if I can ever get this to work...
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.
The cd it came with was blank.The instruction were a reduced copy the size of business card.
I found this after the 2009 Christmas rush at a Best Buy. All of 2010 I had issues with it failing to tune correctly with my Yamaha Receiver. Sometimes you could not select any channels without having to pull out the tuner from the dock and reinstalling.When it worked it worked OK. But when we bought a Toyota vehicle I was surprised that I would not receive any discount for having more then one receiver? The only discounts XM radio gives is if you pay ahead by a year or so. Great for them because they get to keep your money and invest it. After less then a year I have cancelled it because it really is kind of expensive when you considerits content. Even music only is $10 a month and if you have two receiver that get's doubled now! I certainly do not like commercial radio anymore but not because of the commercials. I just wanted a more diverse music selection. Unless you spend a lot of time listening you are better off with a iPod or free radio.
I bought this DVD player for my parents. We set it up in about 5 minutes, through their VCR, and it worked great. My folks had no trouble using the remote or navigating through the menus. The picture and sound were fine, and we played several movies with no problems. It's not a fancy model, but it does the basic job of showing movies-which is what I bought it for. I would recommend it as a first DVD player.Update: One year later- this DVD player had broken and they replaced it with a more expensive brand name. I would not recommend this DVD player anymore.
I bought this at a local Walmart a couple months ago because it was cheap and my old player was caught in a flood. I buy a lot of pre-owned movies from rental places and the slightest light scratch, dirt or dust and this will not play or play really choppy (even after cleaning the disc), it worked flawless when I got it but it seems to be getting worse with every use. I though maybe the lense is dirty, but I've only owned the thing for about 4 months and even tried cleaning that and it's still messing up.Last night tried playing a new dvd, fresh out of the box and the player had trouble with it, it eventually played it this morning but was still choppy. The ones that won't play on it have absolutley no trouble being played on my X360 or PS2.Also it seems if you skip 10 or so chapters back in a movie it makes this problem worse, i was watching Wrath of Kahn last week and i feel asleep, after waking up i decided to skip back to the part where i passed out, when i got there it decided it didn't want to play that part of the movie a second time.
After buying the card, i was really happy using it. First, after 1 month one day I had an unreadable image in my card, but did not realize the danger at that time.Then 2 weeks ago, all the images in the card suddenly become unreadable. I had almost 150 pictures that weren't uploaded yet, constituting every picture I took this month.I paid 1100$ for the camera. Than for "saving" money i used my mind and get this cheap card with good reviews. Than, i lost all the pictures i took in 1 month. After spending 1100$ on a camera, now all my images for 30 days of my life, including very important ones, are lost. Comparing the amount i spend on taking a picture, with the amount i spend for storing it, now i understand how clever I am.
I guess I'm the only one that has had a bad experience with this product. The card worked for the first video I transfered but quit working after that. I had to return it for a refund....However the editing software that came with it was very easy to use.
Bought Does not work or improve signal quality. Very rude technical support!
This battery worked fine for a few pictures --when put in the recharger- they went DEAD...tried three all with same result the manufacturer was great and issued a full refund??
From my research it looked as if Kingston ValueRAM was a product that would be compatible with my IBM ThinkPad and Toshiba laptops. When I received it in the mail and tried to put it into the dock, it would not fit in either laptop. I spoke first with PC Universe and the customer service was completely unhelpful and rude. They offered no help whatsoever and told me to call the manufacturer, Kingston. I spoke with Kingston and they told me I could exchange it for a charge of over $200 when I only paid about $40 originally! That is not an exchange in my mind. The misleading information that indicated this would work for my laptops left me out $40 with two useless GB's of RAM.
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 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 have been a DJ for many years and enjoy music on the move. I have been using a pair of Sony MDR-EX71SLA's for a while and have been enjoying them, tight isolations, great bass and all-round general comfort. My partner wanted to get me some new ones for Christmas and I donated the Sony's to her to improve her MP3 player which it did.I looked at Shure as being a step up in the right direction as I have friends in SOund production who swear by them, albeit 300 a pair and moulded to their ear. So I went for the Budget E2c's and they arrived looking the business, plenty of bud sizes for your ear canal and an unusual fitting up over the ear and then tucked in from there which to me has a slight professional feel.I was wrong however, through trying most of the buds I found one that appeared to be snug as a bug but got no bass through them whatsoever. I tried them with MP3 player, mixer and amp with bass loaded up and still nothing. I thought I had been sent a duff pair and returned them to Amazon (great returns service and prompt replacement).This time I'm sure I heard a little bass but nothing compared to my old headphones. I read a few reviews and found a general concensus in this opinion, I can only assume that the good reviews are from people who have never used fitting bud earphones before and consider anything a step up in headphones.Save your dollar and dissapointment, look at Sony MDR-EX71SLA's or get some Sennheiser CX300-B's for similar money.Gethin, UKSony MDR-EX71SLA Fontopia EarBud Style Headphones (Black)
Upon a favorable review from ipodlounge - I decided to purchase this transmitter. I was satisfied with a similarly heralded product known as the RoadTrip (the one made by NewerTechnology, not the Griffin one). It wasn't great, but it was fine. I gave it away as a gift to a friend. I was about to purchase another one for myself but I decided to check out ipodlounge to see if maybe I should look into a different product.In any case, the bottom line is that I simply couldn't find any frequencies that worked well satisfactorily. The longest stretch of somewhat smooth, continuous music would be no longer than a few minutes.Maybe it's because I drive primarily in a major city (Atlanta, GA) but this fm transmitter didn't get the job done for me.I highly recommend the RoadTrip by NewerTechnology (87.9 Frequency version, the 107.9 frequency version is HORRIBLE) instead.Otherwise, I think the only way to go is to spend about $120 on a IPOD Converter that plugs directly into the AUX port of your car stereo.
I bought this card just October 2009. I used this card on my Canon EOS T1i. At first, some pictures got corrupted every now and then. Then two days ago, when I format the card on my camera since it is always acting up, the camera cannot save pictures to it anymore. When I try to transfer image the pictures in my computer, the data cannot be read by the computer anymore.I also have the 16GB of the same brand SD card, which I bought last December. No such luck! My T1i almost always cannot recognize the card. I have to turn on and off the camera or format it repeatedly before it can recognize it. I think I'm done with this brand. I ordered the Sandisk SD card now. I hope I will have some luck on this brand.
I got the 30 disk package and I got 8 coasters that sucked I was pretty mad and I'm a pretty good when comes to burning next time will give 50 pack 4x speed give a shot I never so many bad disk at the most I have 3 bad
This product was given to me as a gift. I experienced the same problems as the other two reviewers.
These batteries don't fit Canon Powershot S100 as stated on Amazon page. I just received two, will have to return.
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.
I bought this due to the cheapest price. The performance of laptop for Matlab, Solidworks and Arena is similar to Pentium 2 733 desktop Pc. I donot suggest you ,if you are planning to use some programs which require more cpu power.It has a severe problem with touchpad or related with pointer. It jumps and destroy what you write. It is not suitable to install more than 10 programs.Network and modem are working properly.Cd writer causes problems sometimes. I have to fix it to write a cd.Appearance : It has a good looking.As a summary, You should pay more to get a better one.
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.
I tried everything as instructed but did't do any thing for me. Try your luck if you want to.
I couldn't wait to get this phone when it first came out. The message light doesn't work,it tends to search for the base,the speaker phone isn't that great and there is also a constant buzzing.
I'm really a very technically savvy person. Given this, I refuse to read the manual for a simple clock radio. Therefore, I have somehow managed to set this thing to 7AM Monday thru Friday and have no idea how I did it. I didn't even realize it could play nature sounds until I read the other reviews. I hate this thing, it's way too hard to figure out. If you can't figure out how to set a damn clock without the manual, it's not worth your time. Excuse me as I go back to shopping for a new clock radio before Daylight Savings hits.
i purchased this for my husband as he usually hooks his ipod up through a tape connector in his car. i have seen others work nicely but this one required some finangling to get it to play through the right station and once you got it there, it only lasted a minute or two. if purchasing again, i would shell out the money and buy the real deal.
I purchased this back in early June but it turns out I did not need it until now. I just put it in my printer and the quality is awful! The printed item is very faint with lines through it! I have bought cheap ink through Amazon before and it was fine, but I have never bought from this seller and I never will again! And of course the window of time to return it is over. And since I need a printer cartridge right now, I have to go spend too much at the office supply store!
I bought this lens a few weeks ago and it consistently produces out of focus images at f/2.8 through f/4.0 Amazon was great to work with, and they sent a replacement which turned out to be defective as well. I've shot several hundred images on each, under various lighting conditions, using my 5D Mark II body. The two exaples I evaluated are very poor performers at f/4.0 and wider. One went back to Amazon as defective, another went to Canon for a warranty claim.I hope they can fix this lens, because I really want it to perform as well as some of the better examples of this product out there.If you buy the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS, be sure to test it at wide apperture values while you can still return it.Shame on Canon for a poor quality control process.
This did not work with my Sirius boombox. The end that connects to the boombox does not fit property to establish a connection. I returned it.
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.
It is very quirky to use (see suggestions about having to put layers of masking tape, moving stuff around, etc.) to just get this piece of junk to work.You have to spend a lot of time to get this working well. It is not "plug and play". I only have my equipment in a cabinet and sit maybe 15 feet away from the unit. I have a Scientific Atlanta based HD box, plasma TV, Onkyo receiver, Sony Blu-ray. Pretty standard equipment.Then when you finally get it set-up, it works in a very frustrating manner. For example, my cable box would only work if I held my remote at a certain angle. And that angle had to be almost perfect otherwise, no signal.Now, about 3 months after set-up with quirky use, the unit has stopped working entirely.Save your money. The reviews on here are basically "early use". After extended use, the product is garbage.HOT LINK - YOU CLAIM GREAT SERVICE - LET'S SEE WHAT YOU DO TO REMEDY THIS!Very frustrating experience. Definetly not as the manufacturer claims. Spend your time, energy and money on something that works!
I'm sick of always getting book reading foreigners as tech support. Give me a break.The woman I talked to had me reinstall the card, doing exactly what I did the first time. When that didn't work her solution was to reinstall windows.Genius.Using windows 98 by the way on an older compaq laptop by the way.
Product attaches easily to different styles of shoes but the accuracy was poor. I usually run a three mile route daily, but using the attachment it declared I ran 0.89 mile for the same route. The accuracy was terrible, not even half! It doesn't register your steps like when the chip is in your shoe. If you want to track the distance of your run, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. Instead, bite the bullet and buy nike plus shoes. It truly is worth the extra money.
I bought the Vicks Humidifier about a month ago. It worked great. I have the 2 speed fan one. All of a sudden the water level was not going down, despite cleaning the inside, allowing the wick filter to dry. There is a horrible mold odor coming from inside this machine and its only a month old. I didnt save the receipt. The filter can't be worn out this fast. I have yet to be able to find a good humidifier. I will order a new filter for this, hopefully it will not smell like the other one.
Yes the color of the print on this paper was very impressive. The thickness was also nice. Then the problems start. I have let the photos dry for 3 weeks. They still got screwed up when I put them under a glass frame or in a photo album.It is like the ink never really dried. You would think for what they charge HP could make a gloss paper that works.To top it all of if you get just a tiny bit of moisture on the printed photo the ink wipes off. Save your money and ink!
I've had this player for 3 months. The 1080i upconversion makes the scan lines disappear without the smeared look you get with the progressive output, but it also introduces artifacts on certain material. These artifacts appear as tiny mottled blocks on certain material. These are distracting enough that I don't use the DVI output anymore.Another reason I don't use the DVI is that the output levels on this player are inconsistent. The ISF technician who calibrated my set told me that the DVI levels do not meet the standard levels. Furthermore the progressive output levels are noticeably off and the I also read that the S-Video and Composite levels are off too! From my experience, the DVI brightness level seems to be about 10% lower than the component interlaced levels and about 3% higher than the component progessive levels.Having said that, the component interlaced outputs are actually quite good. When compared to my old Sony S7700, the picture seems much clearer. My set's (sony 34xbr910) upconversion is pretty good so it hasn't been an issue for me.The remote is also pretty bad and the player responds to commands very slowly. The jog/shuttle dial also is surrounded by a bright blue light that can be distracting when watching a movie in the dark.
I got this primarily for use in my car. Problems I've found are numerous. Most in-dash car cd players resume playing actually where they left off when the car's ignition has been shut off and restarted. This unit automatically starts playing track 1 when powered on. With 11 or so hours of music crammed on the CD, I ownly end up hearing the first tracks.The volume controls are awkwardly positioned on the side, when all the other buttons are on the top. Addtionally, this unit is not flash-upgradable and doesn't come with a belt clip for jogging, etc. I'm disappointed.
I agree that the player looks and sounds nice, but it fails on the reliability factor. I've had this player in for servicing three times in less than a year. After about 3 months of play all my CDs began skipping. I get it fixed and a few months later, all my CDs are skipping again. The player is very UNRELIABLE. I was warned that lot's of moving parts = more chances of player failure. This is definitely the case here. The CD changer involves many mechanical moving parts. I should have listened to the warnings. This is a player to definitely AVOID! Unless of course you enjoy spending alot of time at the repair shops.
The player arrived with the dvd in the open position and it would not work when hooked up. The workmanship is pretty shoddy. I returned it to amazon and got a full refund. I then purchased the upconverting dvd by sony on amazon and am very pleased with the quality and the picture.
I read some decent reviews and purchased this because we have a ton of movies and could use something this big. We filled up about over a fourth of this holder and the plastic, CHEAP handle breaks off!!! Luckily it comes with a strap but I'm hesitant to fill the whole thing of DVDs because the actual strap may break off. Wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Not sturdy at all!
I purchased this camera, I wanted to use it with Windows XP. I had a little trouble installing the software but I did get it to work. I was pretty disapointed with the software and the camera quality was not very good either. One would like the ability to control resolution and size of image the sofware I received really didn't support thse features.
Printer produces nice pics, but LCD went black after 6 months. Epsoc CS sent a replacement RX620 (newer unit). DOA. Nice quality control, guys. May want to look at an HP even though they don't have separate ink carts.
The top pocket for the camera is outfitted with a suspended base to protect the camera from shocks. However even as my Pentax K100D camera is listed in the camera matrix spreadsheet (available on CaseLogic's website) for this backpack, it will only fit, if I remove the lens, which is not really practical. Alternatively, remove the suspended base, lay the camera on it's back and loose the benefit of the shock protection.The straps on the side of the bag is to short to hold on to a tripod, which makes me wonder what they are there for. I tied on bungee chords to hold on the tripod.Construction and build appears good. Fit for the lenses are tight but workable. If you have a lot of extra gear like cables, filters, etc. you will likely end up using one or more lens places to hold that.I have a CaseLogic shoulder bag SLRC-2 which works great, but should I make the selection of a backpack again, I would likely go for a larger model.
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.
Folks, don't buy this. Just go to the Dazzle web site and check out the Dazzle support forum for a string of complaints about not working with WindowsXP.This product is having serious issues with Windows XP which is likely infant mortality. Perhaps the regular ZIO (non high speed) is OK, but this puppy is a product that was clearly pushed out the door too early.
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 have been working with the Vonage customer service line for three days now and still do not have a working phone. First they told told me to go out and buy a device that they later told me would not work with their service. I finally get the right device and was told my phone should be working at midnight. The phone never started working...still isn't. I call the customer service line again and they tell me to call the people at linksys. The number they gave me for linksys turns out to be a Gay Sex Hotline, I guess they thought this would be funny? I called back to get the correct number and the man tells me that they do not have the number and puts me on hold to talk to his manager. I wait for about 15 minutes then hang up....so NO I would deffinately not recommed vonage.
... then go ahead and spend it on something not so cheesy. I agree with the other reviewers. The cir-polarizer works great when it works, but the way this filter is constructed is faulty. I too unscrewed the filter and had it fall apart on me.I wish I had spent just a little more and gone with s Singh-Ray or something. Now I'm just out the $70 dollars I spent on this thing. I could not in good conscience recommend this product.
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.
I ordered a size 4/6" showbox not a 3-1/2x5". As you can see when I enlarge the picture that shows the showbox, it says 4x6"on the box. That's what I expected. I feel like I was taken and I don't appreciate it. I will not order again. My fear is that I ordered 2 more from different seller's and will receive a 3-1/2x5"instead of the 4x6". I hope I am wrong. Otherwise, this is a gross misrepresentation and the buyer is taken for a ride.
I would like to buy a Pepper Pad. Please tell me where to buy one. Thank you very much.Shirl in DC
This item is just fine...if you only want to use it with batteries, or are not at all particular about sound quality. The CD player is a vertical style, which has a tendency to skip and drag with any slight touch of the unit while it is playing. The ipod player is adequate, but the design makes it hard to access the ipod buttons/controls while it is in the cradle. My biggest complaint of this item is that the power cord keeps just "dropping out" of the place where it plugs in to the unit! The plug is completely loose, and it is impossible to get a tight connection, so you can't anchor the plug into the unit! If you move the unit AT ALL while it is plugged in, the power cord simply just drops out! They have placed this attachment at the bottom left corner of the unit, almost so that it automatically slides out due to the very angle of the attachment.I purchased this as a gift for my husband to use while outside. It's too bad that by the time he opened the present, I had already thrown away the box and packing slip, because I would have sent it back! Cheap design at a cheap price.
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.
The neck is too weak - does not adequately support the light in useful positions, where it would actually illuminate most of keyboard.It is MUCH OVERPRICED here! It is about 20% less at one retail chain, but even that is too much money for product of this quality.I will keep it, but I will have to use something to fashion a tiny "lampshade" -- otherwise it keeps shining annoyingly in my eyes or reflect off the screen. Of course this will add weight, making it even more "floppy" and "bendy", so I will have to attach it somehow to the screen/lid.BOTTOM LINE: if you hope to get something of quality for $20 here -- forget it! It's no better than $3 or $5 lights.
Every time I turn on my Think pad I get a warning that this is not a guninue Lenovo battery.
Great subwoofer when it works but fails with a steady, loud, annoying burst of 120 cycle thumps. Infinity is know for great speakers, I have an entire surround sound system built around them. I cannot understand why they would jeopardize theirname based upon a poor design which really stresses the components or a good design that uses marginal components. Note! I am an electronic's engineer.... You would think that they would send out an announcement about the problem and offer a work around or recall the unit and offer something new. Too bad. Based upon the reviews and the bad luck I've have, it looks like I have to find something different.
As the other reviewer above, I got the $0.01 + $4.99 deal on these babies. Got two of them, for my two Radioshack (rebranded Uniden) cordless phones. I thought I was smart: got two batteries for $10, as opposed to $40 I would have paid to the retailer who sold the phones. Like the other reviewer, I received in mail some white generic batteries, not the yellow ones branded "Lenmar" (whatever that means), shown in the picture on the Amazon site. At the time, I could not care less, as they looked identical to the original ones they were replacing in my phones.They worked fine for about 3 months then they suddenly failed. They could not hold the charge for more than a couple of minutes after charging overnight. The original ones degraded slowly after about 4 years of usage, so I was highly disappointed. On the other hand, it can be claimed that I only paid two cents on the new batteries, so what was I expecting? I bet the seller would happily send me another pair for free (+$5.00 shipping and handling per piece). Smart, huh?I could not trust any more cheap batteries bought online (Amazon.com included) but did not want to pay the full $40 retail price for two new batteries, so I compromised: bought a new pair of Vtech cordless phones for $29.99. Good for me, good for keeping the economy growing.Just for the record, the Amazon vendor who sold these white generic batteries as Lenmar was calling itself emtcom. It now shows up on Amazon as XcessBuy, at this link (copy-pasted it from the confirmation email):
Having heard and read about DaLite in various places, I thought I would give them a try for my home theater set-up.Ordered the screen and when I installed it carefully as per specifications (using professional gear including levels), I was sorely disappointed to see that the fabric did not hang properly and had ripples across the viewing surface.Contacting DaLite service is not easy (despite their warranty) as they insist on your contacting the retailer and the retailer generally not understanding the problem or being sufficiently responsive. Anyway, finally they sent me a replacement screen.I thought I would forgive and forget their initial defective shipment (after all, we all make mistakes). So, with positive thoughts, I opened and installed the second screen with again a lot of care and time.Guess what - the problem was not only there, it was WORSE this time. This tells me that this company has a poorly controlled manufacturing process and their quality review is minimal to non-existent. It seems that being in a near monopoly situation does lead to complacency and shoddy standards. I would thus sadly recommend to all to look elsewhere for a quality product - and not waste significant amounts of time with installation and customer service over a poorly manufactured product.Regards all.P.S. In addition to the above fundamental issue, there is a major problem with retracting the screen - no matter how careful you are. Again, suggests a poor/basic design that has not been improved given their monopoly position.**** The trend you support today becomes the norm tomorrow. Hope you choose wisely. ****
Very cool unit with all the bells and whistles. Problem is that the buz that annoys when the Ipod is played negates all the great features of the machine. Too bad since iBlaster and the ilk don't have the functionality but at least don't hum.
This digital picture frame looked very nice while it worked. That's where we have a problem. The first frame failed in less than 4 weeks. The retailer was kind enough to replace it. The screen just went black and would not respond to any attempted corrections. The second frame lasted just long enough to go out of warranty. After calling Phillips about it and explaining that two of theses had failed on me, you guessed it, they would do nothing. It's hard to imagine, that they are not having problems with this frame. What are the odds that I would have two fail in 13 months. As I told "philips support, it would be hard to recommend there brand with this kind of support. Thus this review. Think twice before buying this brand.
This is the third Sony personal headphone model that I have tried and this model has the same problem as the other two. Once any moisture gets into the jack for the headphones you lose sound in one ear piece first then in both. I just bought this model and used it for only TWO times. Perhaps is suitable for indoor use for people who don't perspire. For outdoor use its a piece of junk like the other two Sony models I have wasted my money on.
I had nothing but problems with this router. It would work for 15 minutes and then cut out. I've set up a lot of networks and I never had a piece of equipment be this bad. Their tech support was horrible. I spent 2 hours waiting to talk to someone on more than one occasion. Eventually (after a month of calls) they admitted it was a defective router but didn't want to do anything else for me. One time, the tech just left the phone and left me waiting on the phone for 45 minutes.I eventually got a replacement router but it didn't work at all. I threw it in the trash and bought a Netgear wireless router. It took no time at all to be up and running.
This was a well conceived and well executed product that offered good and reliable quality over limited bandwidth.AND THEN, the Slingbox designers decided to encrypt their video signal, making it impossible to recored what you are watching. People who use this device know what a serious drawback that is. The change was implemented with no public announcement, or explanation. Apparently they got worried that they might come under pressure from the networks if they did not add such copy protection--but there is no legal reason why one cannot record one's already paid-for shows. People have been using VCR's for years--and they offer better quality recordings than an over-the-internet recording.Unless and until Slinbox fixes this, I would recommend one of the competitors products, like the Sony.
The frame was from kodak and normaly there products are good. This product was defective and I tried to e-mail kodak two times but none called me. The frame is still defective and I need more help from kodak to resolve this product. The frame was for my wife's mothers day but she's not happy to see her grandchildren pictures.
I got this for Christmas and I'm sorry that the people who bought it for me wasted their money. It's so expensive and you get such a poor quality product. The sound is terrible, with much static. On top of that, mine just completely stopped working. I've changed the batteries countless times, but the CD just won't spin. It simply refuses to play my CDs. I got maybe 2 hours of total use out of this product. The radio doesn't come in well, either. Not recommended.
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.
I wasted a day and a half on this garbage. Tried three different boards, none worked. Their approved list is worthless.
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 followed the instructions on other posts and installed the newest drivers. It took a little time, but after installation everything worked great for 2 days. On the 3rd day it started dropping calls and on the 4th day it wouldn't even recognize skype. I spent hours trying to find the problem and concluded that the DPH-50U is cheap, low quality, and unreliable. I mailed it back the next day.3/15/2009
This piece of hud arrives and I can't even get it to accept a tape. Closely inspection of this VCR led me to believe it was made by Fisher-Price Toys or something. The case is made all of plastic and the whole thing looked and felt cheap & of poor design. Obviously since I couldn't get a tape to work in it, I sent it right back for a refund, but I'll think twice now before I buy a JVC of anything now. They used to be awesome.
I've got a fairly standard setup - nVidia video card & NEC Multisync monitor on the main box, a Dell laptop & a homebuilt computer that's all off-the-shelf components. (nVidia *video*card* - not the mobo, which is what most reviewers here are talking about when they talk about compatibility probs w/ nVidia)I got the DVI version of the box thinking that I'd have less signal degradation if the digital-to-analog conversion was downstream of the switchbox.Problem is that with this puppy, the monitor stayed blank no matter which computer was selected. Spent some time with IOGear's tech support & they thought that the box was bad, suggested I send it back & I did so. But the replacement had the same problem.Shipped that one back & got the analog versionIOGear 4-Port MiniView Symphony Multi-function KVM Switch with Cables GCS1774- which works fan-darn-tastic. So, this could be a perfectly good box for those with full-on DVI setups, I dunno. But the package says it's compatible with analog monitors & I wanted to keep other folks from wasting the same amount of time I did...
Easy to install and use, but didn't last very long. Stopped working after a year or so. Same problem with the Linksys wireless access point. They aren't built to last.
The headphones themselves are great. Sound quality is excellent and they are very comfortable. My main problem is that it that the cord attached is 10 feet long... way longer than needed for walking around listening to your music in the street. Unless you like carrying a huge bundle of extra cord in your pockets, this isn't very practical. I'm sure it would be convenient if you wanted to connect it to your TV and watch from your couch or something like that. But then why not keep the cord at a sensible length and sell a separate extension for times you need more cord. It may seem silly to quibble over that, but to me it's really annoying.
The exact same problem. The charger failed and it is now outside of the 30 day return period.
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.
Bought the 16GB thinking that I don't need to carry extra cards all the time. Started using it in my new Nikon D5000 for a week. As it reached 4GB limit, it stopped writing. I thought it may be the camera limit, tried it on my other camera, its the same problem. Thought may be I have to format it, because I never formatted since I got the card, and formatted from my laptop and thats it.The card is no longer being recognized by any of my cameras. Tried to format in different formats, like FAT/FAT32, no use. Other cards which I have from different manufacturers works great after several reformats but not this one.
the tweeter was working fine i had it on for a couple of hours for about a week and it just stop working
Christmas gift. At first I was thrilled. I'd wanted the functionality of a digital organizer, but balked at the $$$ of Visors and Palm Pilots. The touchscreen on the Franklin RF-8110 is hard to read in different types of lighting, and it's not very sensitive to the stylus. The words under the icons are blurry. There are 3 address books you can use, but you can't see all the fields of an entry at the same time; you have to touch the down arrow to see the next field. It has a calculator and world time, and even a Euro converter, but it does not convert Euro&lt;->USD. Optional password is nice. One-touch memory check, change to daylight savings, switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time displays and language changer are all nice---as is the slim, lightweight design. However, the instruction booklet is poorly written and fails to give clues about what the different icons at the top represent. There's no picture of the screen showing all the menu items, etc.I can obtain a "free" PC link kit to use with MS Outlook, butI haven't gotten it because I'm thinking of returning the organizer. For [the money] it's not a bad deal, but if you think, as I did, that this would be a nice, cheap substitute for a Palm, think again. Unlike the Palm, of course, you can't program it or send email, but I didn't want those features either. All I wanted was a nice, inexpensive digital organizer with which I could store names/numbers/addresses, get reminded of scheduled appts, and enter simple todo lists. Spend the extra money on what you want.BTW, the detail on the larger picture is not exactly correct. For example, there are no numbers above the characters when you are entering a message. You have to touch the "ABC/123" icon to get numbers, once you go there, then you touch a "SYML" icon to get symbols...just a few, and it's hard to tell what they are sometimes.
I found this product to be an exercise in frustration. Terrible waste of time, and flushed the cash. Too bad, as I still have to buy another product to do the job. I thought that maybe I did something wrong, but then in trying to fix it, found that many others were having the same problem. I never could get it working right and tried to reinstall it each time I traveled home wasting precious time I should have been relaxing. I tried calling the customer service line, but they succeeded in having me reset my computer so that I couldn't log on to ANY wi-fi networks. It took me a while to unravel that mess, as I am not a techie. I found the customer service people to be haughty and condescending. They are glad to get our dollars, but seem like they feel they should provide nothing in exchange for them.
This camera is the worst! I had a Pentax for years and was &quot;sold&quot; on this model at the store. Big mistake. Forget having crisp closeups except once every 14 or so photos. If you want big shots where the focus is on nothing this is the camera for you. I'm trading this one in for another Pentax IQZoom. Don't buy it - you'll regret it. It's so slow you'll miss some of those priceless &quot;don't miss&quot; moments.
Not good a waste of money it didn't work. No power went to the camera so it did not work. Son in Law took it on Vacation useless.
Not bad... but not as nice as I wanted... But I got a refund so no worry.
This item came up on Amazon's web page saying that 67% of people who bought the television bought this wall mount. So I bought the wall mount. It was the wrong wall mount for the television. I had to go to a retailer and buy a mount that would fit and return this one to Amazon. I'm sure the mount is fine, but the reccommendation to buy it with a particular television should be checked carefully prior to purchase.
I have this remote for controlling my home theater equipment. I have a projector, DVD with Escient Fireball, AV Receiver, Xbox 360, cable box and an Apple TV. The remote works OK, but it does lock up a lot causing me to have to pull out the battery and re-install it to get it to start working on.On the other hand, I have a Harmony 880 for my family room equipment and I never have any trouble with that device.
This product will NOT work with the motorola moxi hd cable box. well you can watch the one channel that the tv happens to be one . you can not change channels or any other controls with the remote on the sling. I called tech and they said they dont have the ir codes from motorola. this is very dissapointing because this is the most used box in my area by my cable provider which is charter cable. If you have this service dont waste the money. Sling says they are working on it but looking at other posts they have been for about 6 months.
I was excited to try this device. I am a teacher, who with years of speaking across a noisy classroom, has lost the volume needed to effectively and comfortably teach.I took it to school, put in the batteries and turned it on to try it. Immediately, I noticed that there was a feedback hum that would drive me crazy. When I tested it by speaking into the microphone, you could hear my voice, but it was not loud or full enough to project across the classroom, and the feedback noise was still audible, possibly preventing the students from hearing me.I will be returning this product and trying something that wirelessly feeds to my computer and classroom speaker system instead.
Although I could connect to the headset, the audio would only work for a few minutes until it went silent, where I'd then have to stop/start the Linksys adapter and reconnect. After trying to upgrade the Bluetooth software, My Bluetooth Places stopped working and the problem remained. Buy the Anycom adapter instead of Linksys. Although Anycom uses the same Bluetooth stack, installation is cleaner, range is better, and the audio is clear.
Although the detailed information says that the unit does have an S-video output, in fact, it does not. If you don't care about S-video, then it's a good product.
Since Amazon offered this filter for free with theNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasI figured "why not". But just a few random shots taken from the living room sofa showed the prominent bizarre green reflections mentioned in the other reviews. Even though they are most obvious in high-contrast situations (bright lights in a dim room), the same reflections must certainly exist in normally-lit situations, reducing image contrast even if no specific reflected objects are visible. For that reason, the only times I'd ever put this filter on my lens would be for throwaway shots (trying out camera features) or shooting in dirty environments (potential for dust or water spray).The image artifacts are so severe it makes you wonder if this was actually designed as a special effects filter with a reflection-enhancing coating. I can't imagine why a reputable company would put their name on this product - although the filter feels solidly built with metal and glass (not polycarbonate) construction, it's optical performance is atrocious.
This camera has no LCD so it's missing one of the main advantages of instant feedback for learning digital photography.Moral: you get what you pay for.
I bought this camera on Dec 21st, hoping to use it for Christmas. I was only able to take about 20 pictures and it crashed. I went through about 8 batteries!!!! I returned the camera and recieved another one (same model), WHen i brought it home, it did the same thing. Needless to say, i want another camera and surely not this one.DO not buy this camera. It is not worth the aggrevation!!!!
I am totally miserable with this printer that I have purchased. It took me one hour to install on my PC. Then I tried to install it on my laptop since I work at home sometimes. First of all I tried for an hour one night, put it away and tried for another hour. Finally I decided to call HP. After holding for 45 minutes I finally got a tech not only in India but admitted he was new but assured me he could fix the problem. To make a long frustrating story short, after 4.5 hours or begging him to get a supervisor, he finally decided he better before I had a heartattack on the phone. I waited 15 minutes for the supervisor = it only took him 1/2 hour to resolve the problem. I am afraid to try and install it on my daughter's laptop!!!He told me he would call me the next evening and offer me some monetary compensation for all of my trouble and aggravation. It has now been over 10 days and he never called. I was away the week following (last week) but there was no message on the answering machine.I also do not like the way it copys in black - blurry, can't figure out how to reduce or enlarge and the colors are very blurry. Obviously, I will be contacting Amazon.com to return this. Not only did it cost me $141 but the next day it went down to $131 and I was told I could not get any refund. Well, now you can take the whole thing back.
This printer arrived at my house on Friday with my new HP Computer. Man I was excited (yes, i am a dork!). I hooked up the computer and tried to set up the printer, (note-make sure you turn the printer on before you add the ink, seem backwards? did to me, but wont load ink unless its turned on first). Apparenatly this printer is not compatible with Windows Vista yet.... guess what HP is putting on all the new computers? Vista! So now I am having issues even getting this printer to work with my computer due to a software incompatibility.........you think this would of been worked out with the new VISTA roll out!RRRRRRRRR!!!!
I purchased this to use with a Samsung LN-S4692D television (46" LCD, two HDMI inputs), since I had 3 boxes I wanted to hookup to the TV using HDMI (cable box, DVD player, TiVo HD).Unfortunately, it just wouldn't work properly with my TV. I could get the TV to see the Terk if the TV was already set to the appropriate HDMI input when I turned it on, but as soon as I started cycling through the TV inputs the Terk would disappear (my TV doesn't "cycle" through an input if it doesn't detect that a cable is attached to it).I tried all sorts of techniques to see if I couldn't get this to work, but nothing did. Terk's customer service was absolutely useless. It took three emails to get a response, and then that was a "canned" response.I'm afraid I can't recommend this product.
First off, regardless of what the ad or shipping box says, this does not work with MSN or Yahoo VOIP built into their messengers. It sort of works, sometimes, if you make a Skype call, hang-up, then quickly make a call with a messenger. Also, with the software that shipped in the box it was very buggy and pretty unuseable. Went to the website for a new installer (that software that it comes with doesn't have an upgrade button) and not it passably works. It still hangs up sometimes and I'm very aware that pressing too many buttons too quickly will crash it. That said, when someone calls me the attached phone I have rings and I can pick up and talk to them. And I can call out. So, in that sense, it's seems to be working. The new software is a must!
I bought this cable to replace my component cable which comes with the Comcast top-box. However, the quality of this cable is far below the bar, not even gets close to the quality of the comcast component cable. I guess the cheaper cable doesn't make good quality though. I should try some ones with good quality.
Received the PDA but it's missing the stylus - not happy - this is definitely neededWill return the unit also the screen was dirtyI know it's used but at least cleaning up
After about 3 weeks the small water collector that is spot welded to the inside top of the coffee maker fell off while I was washing it.
This Cd player is 110% (and that aint even possible) no good. I got mine from Rex last year. It never plays your mp3s the first time, It'll just keep reading or display an error message. After about 2 weeks it started smoking on me and I took it back on my 2 year warrenty. They gave me another one and not even half a year later the same problems and now it wont even take my cds. It just keeps spitting them back out. Just plain and simply STAY AWAY!!
18% transmission piece of white plastic nothing else, waste of money. same material as the incident dome on all light meters. exact same item for &lt;$10 and in sizes that actually fit your camera. MeNon white balance camera lens cap.
My Xincom router(s) lock up periodically!The Xincom corporation seems to have largely shut down.Their corporate phone number is not answered and all voicemail boxes full.Technical Support cannot assist their customers and can't seem to contact corporate.
Take it easy - this is my 2nd review on Amazon.This navigation is ok for sheep, i.e. people that don't know their way around and driving from A to B regardless of the time and/or convenience. This navigation is not ok if you somewhat know your way around and trying to play a shepherd.I'm aware that this was a harsh statement, but this is my opinion.Brief introduction before Garmin will take the hit. Believe me I'm trying to be as objective as possible:1. I had Nuvi 360 for a week (I returned mine, since I felt it was already used).2. I've downloaded every possible update from Garmin, including maps3. I don't represent any competing company4. Somewhat knowledgeable as a user - previously I owned a TomTom navigation (4 years ago) and now a built-in navigation as part of Acura TL5. Somewhat knowledgeable as a Product Developer - I have degrees in both EE and Software Development6. There are enough perfect reviews for this product, so I'll concentrate only on product's shortcomings.I'll break this product's shortcomings into 2 sections (YMMV):1. Not great, but fine:a. GPS signal acquisition time is longer than usual (30-60 seconds)b. Often it will force me to take a more complicated wayc. Upgrading maps requires a "geek-squad" degree + takes around 5 hours or more (2GB file)2. Deal breakers - don't buy and wait for Garmin's response:a. No way to avoid streets (using a POI workaround is not a good solution)b. No way to avoid freeways/toll roads (it comes only with 3 methods: Shortest distance, Fastest time and Off-road)c. No way to preview computed directionsI hope I've educated you enough to make the right decision.P.S. I gave this product only 2 stars, since I felt that this is the only way to represent my falling respect for Garmin. Sorry Garmin, I expected more.
With this one purchase I have lost all confidence in Samsung. Another of the once great OEMs that has apparently fallen to rampant consumerism.Out of the box this thing sounded like a remote control model airplane when I plugged it in, and as I cycled through the menu I quickly found that the VCR just wouldn't play...I tried 3 different tapes but none would advance or play. I see other people complaining about this and I should have checked here before buying but I was on the road and it looked like a good deal with the HDMI and all.From the look of the customer service rep at the store, I suspect a lot of these units come back. I had much better luck with the Phillips combo unit I replaced this dog with, and at 25% less than this soon to be obsolete Samsung unit.
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.
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.
The whiBal white balance reference card is a very small (3.5"x2"x0.4) "gray card" with a black and white target stuck to it. If you are having white balance problems, I don't think that this will be the "holy grail" and solve all your problems. It's very small and as such can only be used for post processing. Let's face it, the practically of use this card as intended is almost none. Who has the time to take samples shots every time you change the scene or lighting? In a studio or on an outside set where you control the lighting the WhiBal reference card could serve some practical use; however, remember it's just a tool.The kit comes with the gray card, a holder, a ultra-thin carry case, and lanyard. The entire OEM cost is probably very low, thus in my opinion overpriced. I would suggest that if you think that white balance is an issue with your shots, check on ways to set the white balance on the camera. Why take a bad shot and depend upon post processing--RAW or JPEG. I use post processing to tweak an already good shot or adding effects. There are many others out there that are larger, that can be used for setting the camera white balance and post processing and cost one-half to one-third the cost of this kit.
I tried to record on 6 of these (4 CDRs on one computer, 1 on my computer at work, 1 on an old TDK disc recorder) before I quit trying. No workstation or recorder would recognize the media as recordable. I was lucky that the seller was gracious concerning returns.
As with other reviewers, I found the receiver to be unbearably slow to load large playlists, and the remote control was extremely sluggish. (One reason for loading a large playlist is when you want to, say, shuffle play all your music in a specific genre.) I didn't get a chance to try the newest firmware before I returned it, so I don't know whether all these issues were improved.However, I also encountered a much worse problem: Creative's mp3 organizer application *corrupts* ID3 tags created by certain other applications (notably iTunes for Windows). When I imported my library into the Creative app, it actually deleted some of the ID3 tags on a large number of my files, forcing me to go through and retag the artist, album and genre info for about forty of my CDs. (I imported the files with the option to leave existing tags alone, but apparently it rewrites them anyway.)I didn't want to risk having new mp3s I rip get corrupted in the same fashion, so I returned the SBWM. And I'll never let any software from Creative touch my mp3s again!
I wanted to comment that I recently bought the Kodak Indicator Stop Bath For Black & White Films And Papers with Edwal Anti-Stat Film Cleaner, for Black & White and Color Films, 4 Oz. Bottle.My complaint is the condition in which they sent it to me.. both articles were in the same plastic bag in a cardboard box with only a few plastic little bags filled with air. The whole "packed" system they used caused the leakage of the Kodak Indicator Stop Bath.I took pictures of the very moment I received these items and want to send them to who ever is in charge.. only if you let me know where to send them and to whom I have to adress them to.Thank YouRolando Alfaro
Dead in less than a week. Do not buy until they work out all of the bugs. I am still trying to get a replacement.
The sound worked, but there was no video, it was exactly what I had wanted to get my daughter and family for Christmas. BUT Christmas morning it was a disappointment when it didn't work.
It took so long to arrive and after it did big disappointment the seller never mentioned this product was a REFURBISHED PRODUCT! as soon as i tried it out sure enough it frozed up very disapointing will not recommend at allll
I find it is easy enough to download and create playlists (although once you create a playlist you cannot change it's name). I am disappointed that the Zen crashes so frequently. When it does I have to wait a couple of days for the battery to run completely out of juice. It will then reboot and rebuild it's library. Also there is an FM function with no directions anywhere on how to get it to work. Since it is offered, there should at least be some info in the help index. Why offer it and then totally frustrate the consumer by not making it easily accessible? I would not buy this product again.
1. it was suppose to be in bulk...only got one2. It wont fit into most slots except maybe a laptop !3. when it fits it works well !!!
This is just a basic UV filter, and is usually pretty useful, but occasionally creates serious problems. I've noticed that I get blue/green noise on my images in back-lit or bright photographs. This is a serious problem, and isn't always noticeable in the viewfinder. It's no fun to get home and find out that some of your favorite compositions look like crap.I'm usingNikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)with aNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, which both function beautifully, so the filter is definitely the problem.If you can't afford a better filter, go with this one. Be ready to take it off when you are outside though.
I made a huge error buying this printer. Now I am stuck with it unless someone wants to buy it from me!I have used other printers I was much happier with and I just use it to copy, print and scan, nothing excessive or fancy. This thing is KLUNKING NOISY, trust me. I have NEVER heard a printer make this much noise in my life. It is also SLOW and you also cannot use any kind of thicker gauge paper in it at all which with other printers you can. Perhaps this is because there is no top paper feed, the paper feed is in the bottom of the printer.... where with others, this is the place the paper comes out after it is printed. I guess this printer feeds the paper up and around in a circle to get it in and out. Also the software HP IMAGE ZONE wihch comes with this sucks. Adobe Photoshop is much easier and fun to use. This is complicated and difficult. Scanning takes forever and isn't up to par either. I was use to a printer where I could place the paper to be copied or the material I wanted to scan on the right side of the flatbed top. This printer you need to place it on the left hand side which is SUPER Awkward , maybe only because I am right handed and the printer sits to the right of my PC.....All in all I am really disappointed with this thing. I would definitely think more than twice about buying one. I am actually shocked HP would sell a printer like this.I also get an error message every time I log onto my system which will not go away.
I guess that because it looks like a Bose, I thought it would sound something like a Bose. It doesn't. In fact, it sounds about as good as a [less expensive] "boombox". On the other hand, it is a pretty stylish little package. If you're looking for portability, looks, and some of the unique features (like TV and Weather bands) or basically just a clock radio, then you'll probably be satisfied. But it is pretty expensive for what you get. If you're looking for knock-your-socks-off sound, then look elsewhere. You'll get a lot more per dollar and per cubic foot from one of those executive mini systems.
I thought that this was too good to be true, and I was right. After waiting to get the product it turns out it doesn't work. Spend the extra money and get one that works the first time.
I went out looking for an earbud headphone with good sound isolation that fit into my ears, which are too small for the iPod's standard headphones. I settled on these, which fit perfectly and do a great job blocking out sound. They take a few days to get used to, but it's like a bra or glasses: eventually you don't notice they're there. The sound is decent, they are conveniently portable, and they stay in during runs.The big problem, however, is that they WILL NOT LAST! As others have mentioned, the wire coating is of a very low quality and degrades to the point where it will tear even by slight twisting. These things just fall apart, and mine did so within a month.Conclusion: Go for these if you are fine with buying a new pair every three months (or maybe even more often, depending on whether or not you feel like dealing with electrical tape as a temporary band-aid solution). Otherwise, skip them. You might as well spend three times as much on a nicer pair that will last three times as long!
I purchased this to replace my old Sony that finally gave out. It was the only 5-disc player available in Circuit City and,for the price, I figured I couldn't go wrong. Boy was I wrong! The main problem is that wouldn't or couldn't read or play many of the cd's that I had burned myself (and which played just fine on my old Sony). Also, I found some of the features (random shuffle, programming) were not really user friendly. Since it is too late for me to return it, I'm junking it and buying another Sony from Amazon. I bought the SCD-CE595 (for about $20 more than the RCA), which arrived today and immediately played the cd's that the RCA would not play.
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.
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.
The "pull here" sticker leaves glue on the screen protector !!!Now I have an iphone with a big bunch of glue on it's screen...Would have been better off without this product.
I purchased this camera for my wife because she wanted a light-weight digital camera that would fit in her pocket or purse. After eight months, we have taken about two thousand pictures with the camera.The good points about the camera are its small size and its speed. You can turn it on and start taking pictures almost instantaneously, which is a real advantage for catching unexpected moments.There is only one bad point, but it is a real kicker. About half of the pictures I take come out blurry. I always take multiple shots as a safeguard, but it is a bit of a pain to filter out all the blurry photos, and sometimes none of the pictures are sufficiently clear.You might just assume I am a bad photographer, but I have owned several other digital cameras as well as a number of film cameras, and I don't have this problem with any of them.One reason the pictures are often blurry is that the camera, by default, will set the shutter speed to 1/40 for flash pictures. As any photographer can tell you, this is really too slow for most people. The slow shutter speed, the fact that you have to hold the camera away from your body to see the LCD, and the light weight of the camera combine to make camera shake a real problem. Even if you manage to hold the camera still, the subjects in the photo may be moving, in which case they will be blurry anyway.Most cameras, including my other digital ones, default to 1/60 for flash pictures, which works much better. While it is possible to work around this problem by setting the camera to manual mode, I find that to be rather a pain, since you have to set both the shutter and the aperture. This camera has no shutter priority (Tv) mode, so manual mode is the best option.The second reason that the pictures come out blurry is the auto-focus. The default mode - multi-AF - is poorly documented and doesn't seem to work that well. In some cases, green boxes will appear - presumably the locations that were used for focus. In other cases (usually when the scene is darker), no boxes appear, even though the camera seems to focus correctly using its built in focus assist light and it makes the double beep sound that indicates successful auto-focus. In those cases, you can only guess what the camera is focusing on. Even setting the camera on center focus does not solve the problem for me, and there is the added annoyance of having to focus and then re-frame each shot. I think that the auto-focus in this camera is just not as good as in other cameras.A couple of minor annoyances highlight why Sony is at the back of the pack when it comes to user interfaces. 1) The self-timer setting resets after each photo is taken. This means that if you want to take a bunch of pictures using the self-timer, you have to remember to press the button before each shot. I've never seen any other camera that did this. 2) The mode wheel is right on the edge of the camera. Sometimes, when I pull the camera out of my pocket, the wheel changes settings, and I only discover that I've gone to manual mode (or whatever) after I've taken a shot or two.
Boy was I duped. I searched and searched to find a surround sound system that was both wireless and affordable, and I'd thought I'd found just the one. I read the description: 'wireless rear speakers'. OK, I'd prefer all the speakers to be wireless, but on a budget I guess I can live with that.So, I make the purchase and it arrives in the mail. I open up the manual to set it up, and I notice not only is there a wire for EVERY speaker, but there's even an additional rear wireless receiver box about the size of a PlayStation 2 that has to either be mounted on the wall or placed on a shelf, with wires running from it to each rear speaker (oh, and the receiver has to be near a power outlet, so there's yet another cord you have to deal with). This is totally ridiculous; it's even more obtrusive than if I just had wires running to every corner of the room from the main unit. What's the point? There's nothing wireless about this system.I haven't even tested the sound quality, so I can't speak to that. I was just so upset at having been hoodwinked into buying a "wireles" product that was even more wireful than my previous non-wireless system that I had to submit this review immediately to keep anyone else from making the same mistake. Hopefully, I can return this item without too much of a hassle.
I bought one of these C4092A cartridges from City Supply Inc. (Blizzard LLC). It was a refurbished HP cartridge but it was defective.
I PURCHASED THIS WARRENTY FOR MY KODAK PRINTER/SCANNER/COPIER. IT;S BEEN 1/2 MONTHS, AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY WARRENTY. I RECEIVED THE PRINTER, AND HAVE PRINTED OVER 200 PICTURES ALREADY, AND AM STILL WAITING FOR THAT LITTLE PIECE OF PAPER. NO EXCUSE FOR THAT.
I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 360 on Nov 23--Amazon said item would be shipped on Nov 26. When no e-mail notice of shipment arrived, I called Customer Service the morning of the 26th-they said- Item will ship today. I called later in the day-they said-I see the item being scanned and put on to the truck. No e-mail. Went on-line Tuesday Nov 27th-checked Status of order--seems Amazon decided to change the shipping date estimate to either the 29th or 30th. Called Customer Service, their response was-so sorry, was a mistake by the Fulfillment Center, customer service offered to refund my shipping charge-$3.49 -big deal-told them to keep it. Asked them to let me speak to Fulfillment Center--seems these people are a special breed-they cannot be contacted by phone-only e-mail and only by Customer Service--the customer cannot speak to these chosen individuals. Customer Service sends them an e-mail-they do not even bother to respond. So the customer is basically screwed and at the sole mercy of the Fulfillment Center. Customer Service could give a care about the customer. Beware about making a purchase from Amazon.com.
i'm not ready to say if this product is worth anything or not. it does, however, have probably the worst instructions that i have encountered. the disc instructions will not read off the disc and the so-called &quot;owner's manual&quot; offers software set-up instructions in type that requires a magnifying glass to see. while i was able to get the software loaded, the manual told me to go to the disc for operating instructions. i still don't know how to operate the device.
I know was a good price buth never work.they send me a bad one I lost my money and time.
Neither the camera nor the PC would recognize this card. Sent email to tech support requesting assistance. 2 weeks later and still no response. Card is useless to me.
I've had to have 2 repairs for the "lens error". Without improper use, the lens will fail to open and then the camera is useless. I sent it in twice for this problem and they sent me a brand new camera since they lost my original one while fixing it, and low and behold the camera they sent will not work either! AND they sent a silver one, when i owned the orange one. Their customer service isn't exactly on the ball.Too bad for such a pretty camera.
I suppose it does the job, but it's very cheaply made...the glass isnt glued or set into the metal, so it moves around makes an annoying noise everytime you move the camera.
Based on the reviews and comments I read about this product, I thought it a great deal for the money. Was I wrong! The product did not work right out of the box. Called tech support and was told there was a problem with the programing and to return the item; which I did and requested a refund instead of a replacement.
I bought this pc to replace an e machines t 3085 that had a damaged motherboard. at first it seemed to be better and i have owned earlier compaqs that i loved. I have since repaired the t3085 and have them running side by side( I broke it to begin with not the fault of the manufacturer.) there is no comparison!!!the e machines is faster smoother and has no problem burning discs, playing games, and in short doing all of the tasks that you would expect to be able to do.the compaq features a faster burner but it will fail to burna dvd -r 1/3rd of the time while the emachines has yet to failonce in the same time frame.prices are similar and compaq does not seem to be the same quality name they once were. i would not buy one again!
This battery arrived dead and after eight hours of charging would not function in my APC UPS. Normally I would return it, but Amazon doesn't allow "hazardous materials" to be returned. this is not indicated on the order page. Recommend purchasing this either locally or from APC directly.
The connector on the antennae is not the same as on my sirius unit. It does not say this on the Amazon web site. There is no phone number or link to ask anyone.
I bought a v1 BEFSR41 in summer 2000 and it broke just after the warranty period ended in fall 2001. Flashing red Diag light was on and the flash update fails. Out of warranty thus out of luck.
This item isn't a bargain even on sale but we don't have much to choose from.It's unfortunate that Lexmark refuses to change their policy with regard to these overpriced and under productive cartridges. I have contacted them and found that they have an attitude about this. But if you need a cartridge,buy it on sale or go without.
I have had the displeasure of working in two locations, each using this fax machine. Within weeks you will be unable to send more than one page at a time. Shortly after this, you will be unable to send one page at a time without standing by as it dials and then...waiting..waiting..waiting THEN JAM IT IN AS THE ROLLERS START AND HOPEFULLY IT CATCHES. Nope, didn't work. Try again.I can't wait for our new fax to arrive. I'm going to put on my finest clothes, crack a bottle of champagne and walk this demon spawn over to the trash compactor behind my office and send it back from whence it came.Oh,and please don't make a fool of yourself by calling customer service. The frustration they will evoke from you only feeds the black heart of this soul sucking beast.Does come with a handy detachable paper tray, perfect for holding all the paper required to print out sheet after sheet of "Document Jammed" reports.
I bought this at the same time I purchased a Cables to Go 7 port USB 2.0 Hub. Unfortunately, the products aren't compatible. I wonder if others found the same problem b/c Amazon's site suggests that a lot of people purchased both at the same time. I did send an email to Cables to Go and they responded pretty quickly w/ the type of cable I'd need to buy. I don't think returning the one I bought would be worth the S&H though.
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?
Very disappointing performance. Sound quality is poor and tinny. The radio reception is also suboptimal.
DO NOT GET THIS WOOFER! I REPEAT DO NOT GET THIS WOOFER!After reading numerous reviews for this product there seemed to be quite a few reports of the woofer blowing below its rated power, but I took the risk and got it anyway:First impressions: not very loud, didnt hit very lowImpressions one week later: still sounds like crap. My amp puts out 460watts rms and 800 peak, which is under this woofers rating.One day I'm driving along and the voice coil welds itself solid, filling the enclosure with smoke.Just look at the magnet on this thing, it's clearly not big enough to be handling 500 watts rms.I replaecd it with an Infinty Kappa Perfect 12vq. It's only rated at 400rms but is 10x louder, 10x cleaner, and hits 10x lowe than this POS ever did.
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.
I bought this camera at a reputable store as a close-out item. It had all the features I was looking for and then some. The pictures were very good. However, after about two months, the camera just quit working. All the lights were saying go, but push the button and ... nothing. That's when I found out that none of the usual camera equipment places will service Samsung. I was told it would cost more to send it to be repaired than what I paid for the camera. I was completely dissatisfied with the customer support for this product. I won't buy Samsung again.
I ordered this as a gift and when you're ordering online you have to go on a little bit faith that the descriptions match what you actually get in the mail. I read a lot of reviews that said 'this product is just as good as the $100 ones' but of course it was too good to be true. I gave the digipro and the person I gave it to had to let me know that it didn't work, not at all. Thats incredibally enbarressing but you get what you pay for.Just save you're money and buy the name brand!
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.
After purchasing a cheap cooling pad by Targus, and having it short out on me, I was recommended this Antec pad by a friend. Well surprise! Antec's construction quality is complete CRAP too. After a few months the same thing happened, the cord that plugs from the USB port to the pad shorts out. The only nice thing is that you actually know Antec is broken because the annoying blue light goes away, and if you have patience and are skilled at typing one-handed, you can fiddle with the cord until you get it just right and hold it so that the blue light doesn't go away, so you know the fans are on. I am so tired of this game, I just want a company who will make a product that lasts, instead of ripping us off with their cheap crap.
Problems:First: the label on the drive indicates a DRX-710UL, but Windows shows DRU-710A. Even the Flash utility shows DRU-710, and anyone that's flashed a MoBo with the wrong version of firmware understands the need to be precisly accurate when dealing with such things. I finally realized the cause of the confusion (the guts are DRU-710) but because of Sony's laziness and/or incompetence I had to chew up valuable time trying to figure out if a DVD-Writer problem was due to what turned out to be an irrelevant hardware designator.Second, after installing all of the updates (up to and including BYX5) the drive still takes 10 minutes to write a DVD. The media is not the problem: other drives are writing on the same media (ridata 16x) consistently at 16X.The 2 stars are because:1. It seems to reliably burn DVD Data disks, albeit slowly2. It's purtyThere's no excuse for a company the size of Sony to create products with these types of flaws.
Tried everything and NOTHING would fix the problem of the remote not working from a distance greater than six feet. Pointing at the flying saucer or the IR sensor - NOTHING. Would NEVER recommend this product.
This radio has great features that should be standard in car stereos by now. However, it seems JVC did not take time to make it user friendly and left out some major features.The Harddrive is a great concept but there is no easy way to upload your songs so you have to burn them to CD and then load them to the hard drive. This would be fine but the harddrive does not fully recognize the tags for genre and album and does not organize the songs according to the genre and album/artist so you have to do it manually. This is a pain if you have 20 Gigs worth of songs. Finally, the Harddrive does not allow pausing of songs!!!!!!!!!!! This has to be the easiest feature to implement and is the biggest pain (in the you know where) if you don't have it.The Sirius radio has a know flaw the makes it almost worthless. The connection in the back is not stable so you often get a "reset 08" error that turns of the Sirius functionality altogether. The only way to turn it back on is to reconnect the wire (which is inaccessible when installed) or pull the fuse to reset the device. The reset button will not work to fix the Sirius.The Navigation is totally un-user-friendly. I have a Garmin and they could learn something from Garmin. The ability to search for things by name is really not there. Also locations are stored by city so if you don't know that its in Clarendon and not Arlington you will never find what you are looking for.Overall, its too expensive (sales price plus install) for me to replace but if I could I would. There has to be something else that can get these features right.
This is the most fickel piece for computer equiptement on the market. We have 3 computers in our home and this system is connected to all. It only works when it wants too! If the weather is blowing the right way and on the odd days of the week. If your one of these people that likes to fix and fidget with things, this is for you! For the rest of you, wait until the tecnology advances some and improved systems are available. We spent alot and keep spending more... the computer store guy practically lives at our house...fixing and running this system. PS it R E A L L Y doesn't like to work if you have stucco walls.. it has a hard time getting reception no matter how well you put it by windows and interior walls.
Don't waste your money on this! Bought it in January 2007 and it's already broken in May 2007.
Version 2 of this adapter will not work with TIVO. TIVO will not recognize this version the WG111. To find the right card make sure to look at the SERIAL NUMBERS on the box. They must start with '130' or 'WG72' if they don't have those serial numbers, you are out of luck.
I really hesitated before purchasing this Multifunction, as I had a low-end Brother fax years ago and wasn't thrilled with it. Alas I wanted a laser based multi-function, and at anywhere near the ($$$) price point, Brother's currently the only game in town.While the mechanics and electronics of the unit seem reasonable, the print speed fast, and the unit very quiet when not in use, the software and documentation just flat-out stinks... The installation process was buggy, and even when finally installed, the "tools" they give you to scan, print, fax, copy and manage the printer from your PC (as opposed the printers front panel) are primitive, lacking any help screens, buggy, slow, and do not play well with other PC applications. Brother, develop some real specifications for what this software needs to do as well as looking at how other vendors create a polished user interface, then hire (or outsource) a good development team to complete these tasks!Till then... the 8500 get's returned and I'll buy another HP and live with the slightly higher cost, slightly slower ink-jet engine.
The printhead was to be new, but my printer doesn't think so. The box arrived somewhat smashed which may have cracked the plastic and dried out the printhead. I take some responsibility for not notifying the shipper sooner to give them the opportunity to rectify the problem.
After attempting installation of product for five days, reading online instruction manual, contcting Tech Support. I was told that the item could not be installed in a house that had a circuit breaker in the house. I was told the signal was interupted by the circuit breaker, so I would get a strong signal, but very weak connectivity.I do not know of any home or office built without circuit breakers. It is required by the National Electric Code for safety reasons.There is no notice of this in any documentation regarding this product. I tried to install it in the same room as my main computer, on the same circuit with the same results.This item is useless to the home owner. It should be identified as such.
I got a brand new one of these the other day. I was pleased with how quiet and how fast it was. I was just about done transferring my system to this drive, when it came to a grinding halt. It made a series of awful scraping noises, and now the system can't even detect that it's there. What a crock.
this is the 2nd item in a row that amazon has shipped the wrong thing over. Instead of getting the Lansing Altec speakers, I recieved some cheap knock off that has terrible static. Amazon banks on the fact that you wont pay for return shipping. I am very unhappy with my purchase and doubt I would waste my money on anything else from Amazon ever again.
The review process did not allow me to pick my number of stars this time; instead it asked me how much fun the toy was, educational, durable, overall, with stars for each of those specifics.... obviously listed strangely.I'd give it 2 stars, I guess, if I could. Only because I didn't expect much, and I got about what I expected--maybe less. Very, very, very cheaply made product. So cheaply made that many of the dvd holders, although new, are splitting/ripping, or simply DEFECTIVE. I expected cheap, but probably wouldn't have bought them if I'd been able to SEE the quality beforehand.Okay enough to keep and simply toss the bad ones, but wouldn't buy again.
Having enjoyed hi-end home audio and video products for some time now. (Dolby Digital, S-VHS, DVD) I am very dissapointed in this product. While it is convienent (one star) and compact (second star), you will find yourself &quot;toggleing&quot; (adjusting the picture), for every movie or format you choose. Or if your buy where the return policy permits, you will find yourself returning it. In other words &quot;don't buy on ebay&quot;. The Trek can be found for much less than listed prices there but good luck returining the product unless it is defective. And after seeing the picture quality you will think it is. While it is a great concept, the head mounted display is still too heavy and requires frequent adjustment to relieve pressure points. Try again Olympus, you can do better! natralman@aol.com
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.
Like most of the reviews I bought this because my Dell Inspiron 9300 had the audio jack pushed in, and I wanted to listen to music so I bought this thinking that most people only gave this product a bad review because of its microphone jack not working.I haven't tried the microphone because I don't have one and even if I did my jack there is not in the inside.So since most only complained about static, which there is a lot of, I could only go though one or two songs before I would get a headache depending on the songs.And then one day I unplugged it from my laptop to place it in my carrior, started the laptop and "windows cannot reconize the USB device."I did a little bit of checking and I guess Dell has a lot of problems with sound cards.However the sound card will not be reconized by any computer now.So luckily I only spent three dollars on this card and not out twenty.Still would have liked it to last longer, I wasn't looking for a long term fix certianly but more then five days would have been nice.
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.
I got this laptap fan when my Belkin started to sound like an airplane. This Antec fan did not cool the laptop at all. The laptop was hotter with this fan than without it. It did not cool anything.
I bought 3 of these. one worked about as well as the ones supplied by my ISP. One doesn't appear to be functional at all. The brand that arrived was Phillips. Waste of money. Totally dissatisfied.
First, who ever posted that it works with 54G is wrong. In fact they've little sleeves on the 54G antenna to prevent you from installing the antennas on the booster. You can remove the sleeves but once you connect it will not work. Your incorrect information wasted a bunch of my time.I do not know if it'll work with b networks or make any difference. I just wanted folks to know that it is not and is not intended to work with 54G equipment.
I purchased this bag because it looked large enough to carry everything I needed at any given time and the design of being able to sling it around to the front for accessibility. I am by no means a professional photographer, but I am a very serious amateur and take a lot of pictures everywhere I go.For the most part, I hate this bag and don't have much nice to say about it. It is just too hard to access things while "on the go."PROS:-- Spacious: I have packed a Nikon DSLR with attached 18-55mm lens, Nikon film SLR with 28-200 mm lens, four other lenses (70-300 mm, 55-200 mm, 18-35 mm lens, and 70-300 mm), Nikon SB-600 flash, spare batteries, and about a dozen filters. I don't recommend carrying that much though. It gets very heavy quickly.-- The shoulder strap is very well padded and weight is distributed evenly when carried as designed with the waist strap in place.CONS:-- For all you can pack in it, not much of it is accessible while carrying the bag.-- It cannot "sling" when the waist strap is in place and when I do get it to the front of my body, the top opens up (toward my chin) and unless the shoulder strap is fully extended, it is in the way.-- Small things end up at the bottom of the bag or front pocket. The padded dividers keep things protected, but make them even more inaccessible. Anything you want easily accessible does not need to be in the bag.
About a year ago my company purchased the Liksys BEFW11S4 router for me to use when I worked remotely. It seemed like a good fit since I program applications for wireless handheld devices. Setup of the device was easy and I got it up and running in no time. This is where the good news ends. After a few months, the wireless feature of my router stopped working. It would no longer allow wireless connections(wired still worked). I figured, &quot;hey, hardware can be bad every now and again, no big deal&quot;. I contacted Linksys and they had me return the router for a new one (at MY expense...) I got the new router and again hooked it up without a problem. The wireless features on it were working and I was happy again. A few weeks ago, though, the wireless features of my new router quit just like they did in the first one. That can't just be a fluke. Linksys apparently has problems with the wireless aspect of all of their routers. I contacted the company about the problem again. They said they would perform an exchange once more... unfortunately, they never lived up to their words. I just went out and purchased a D-Link DI-614+. So far so good on it. Sorry linksys...I will never purchase another product from you again...
Absolutely donot like this scanner. Returned it to store for refund. to darned slow.
I bought this storage tower thinking that it was the answer to my storage problems. However, I didn't realize that the disks must be in a plastic case in order for them to fit in the tower. Loose disks don't fit. Since I buy my disks in bulk and record onto them, I have to buy new plastic cases now, or the tower in unusable. If that had been clear from the description, I wouldn't have wasted my money
The earphones are very uncomfortable when inserted and the sound quality is poor. The store return policy does not allow for returning earphones so purchases are final. Very unhappy with the item.
When I plug this into my laptop - and plug two sets of headphones into it.... I only have sound in one ear... on both sets of headphones. When I plug each set of headphones directly into my laptop - I have sound in both ears. Something is not working right with this splitter. I recommend buying a different one.
I've read many a review waxing on about these earbuds but having listened and compared them to many other units imho they are overated and overpriced. They seem totally unbalanced with a muddy boomy bottom end and a high end that tends towards sibilance. Some bass improvement can be made by putting small pieces of tape over the three holes on the back of each earbud, but I much prefer Koss KSC-50 and Sennheiser MX 500. If you absolutely have to have an ear seal I can't recommend anything more than the Etymotic ER4S although pricey.
This is my second Sansa e series mp3 player. The first was a Rhapsody edition and lasted about 4 months. I blamed the short life on the R series and since I liked the way it looked and worked thought I would try it again with the e280. I loaded up my 8 gig with about 7 gig of music and now all I see is Sandisk - a brief flash of "reading" and then back to the Sandisk logo screen. It will do that for hours and hours on end. My computer doesn't even recognize it anymore. When I first plugged it in this evening the screen did come up to play music, but when I tried to, it said that the player was empty. I haven't tried contacting SanDisk. I think I will just cut my losses and write them off. The only Sansa product I've ever loved was the discontinued M series players -they're few and far between and highly sought after.
If there were a 0 start rating I would give it to the is product. I had two older versions of the same and had absolutely no problems. I bought the new one and the manufacture changed the drive. It is smaller, runs hotter, and crashes more often than windows. Don't buy this drive.
I have no complaints about how the charger functions. It charges, has graphical output regarding charging state of each cell, plus offers a deep conditioning mode. However I can't figure out what to do with the external charging brick. The cord between the wall and the brick is only a couple of feet long, which is fine. However the cord between the brick and the charger is about 16" or so - far too short for the brick to be on the floor where it arguably belongs. This means when using the charger I need to keep the brick on my already rather full desk next to the charger itself. The cord is hardwired to the brick and uses a custom connector meaning connecting some type of extension or replacing the cord is impractical. This annoys me to no end, to where I rated the item only a single star. Had the cord between the brick and the charger been long enough to allow the brick to remain on the floor while the charger was on my desk, I probably would have went with 4-5 stars. Had I been able to connect an extension or replace the cord easily, I would have given this 3-4 stars.
I bought this card since it is supposed to be a fast write cycle (class 6). It does only marginally better than an el-cheapo generic memory storage card. My videos shot at 720p / 30 fps are blocky - they show a "jello-like" artifact where blocks of vertical pixels move up and down causing faultlines to appear vertically before the lagging parts "catch-up". Certainly ruins the HD experience. It appears related to the speed of writes. This card is SUPPOSED to handle it. Seriously thinking about returning the card unless I can find how to get the problem fixed.
URGENT!I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THIS ORDER. KINDLY HELP ME ON THIS PROBLEM.SINCERELY,RICHARD HALL
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 returned the earphones because they are difficult to fit in the ear. They throw off your balance when working out and feel uncomfortable. The included soft earbuds reduce the sound clarity but are somewhat more comfortable.
I bought this external drive for the sole purpose of creating a backup of my new computer's HD PLUS the operating system. This product came highly recommended by other forum I frequent. However there were NO instructions included with the HD and I had to rely on the Software's online instructions to even get me started. After the first backup was done, three files were created and I had problems removing the hardware (my external HD) from my computer. I finally powered down the external HD and the contacting Seagate. They told me that to improperly power down was a sure way to corrupt the data file I had just backed up. I was then instructed to format the Seagate HD and backup all over again. But they again did not instruct me as to the proper format settings... Fat Files, File compression, etc... I just followed the default and then did another backup of my computer. This time only one 11 GB file was created. Bottom line, I'm NOT sure if my system has been properly backed up on the Seagate HD or not. I have been involved with computers since the early 1900's, but this was my first attempt with an external backup. I find the lack of instructions very alarming since SO much is riding on a correct and proper backup of my system. I'm quite sure this hardware if very good, but without instructions to follow I feel like a fish out of water.. Thank You allowing me the oportunity to express my feelings....
This is a nice little unit, but I have had two of them and they don't last very long. Also, Logitech seems very reluctant to fulfill their warranty obligations.
The case is fairly nice and adequate. It would be a lot better if it had a small pouch for an extra battery and memory card.
I anxiously awaited this product as my old reliable IBM was on it's last, last leg. After typing for several hours, I couldn't wait to return it. Wetkeys doesn't post their return policy, so I anxiously await it and will share my experience in an addendum. Here's the problem: The space key doesn't depress with the same pressure after each word. Sometimes it skips two or rarely more spaces,more frequently it doesn't register the space. The keys take more effort-to-depress than regular keyboards, so you end up with double letters too often, especially the aa. I've had to go back and deliberately maake a space between one in five words where the space bar did not register a depression. That's way too much. Finally, after fighting with this keyboard for several hourss, my fingers ache. I've never experienced aching fingers after typing before. I can't recommend this keyboard ass it stands. It's back to the drawing board with this one.
The battery magazine is made from brittle plastic that will self distruct during the first few loadings.
This DVD player was not worth the money, it was returned the same day I got it! The digital out was not in its 'normal' form and it had typos in the menus. As soon as I put a DVD in, it flickered for awhile before the DVD started playing.I was not impressed by the quality of the workmanship or the quality of the player.I suppose if you want a DVD player to just play DVD's, this is for you. If you actually want to get use out of the great quality that DVD's have to offer, I suggest spending a little more money and go with a brand you trust.
I hoped this was an inexpensive solution to the extremely overpriced ink cartridges we have to purchase for our printer. The printer won't even recognize the cartridge as being loaded. I will be returning immediately.
have rarely had problems recording music or mixed media data on to a disk. However, the 100 pack of Memorex CD-R I bought have made me think twice about ever buying their brand again. I use a Lite ON 40x CD-RW and most of the problems I have had in the past were a result of user error: recording at high speed, using other applications whilst recording data etc. Yet, it seems several CDs in the spindle I bought were corrupt. It took me about 10 CDs and several emails & calls to their customer service dept. to figure out their media was to blame. My firmware was up-to-date and I've never had compatibility problems before. After discussing this issue w/ friends, Memorex appears to have compatibility problems w/ some audio & recording components. The worst part about this problems is that I cannot get my money back either. My advice is to steer clear of Memorex and spend the extra few pounds on a TDK or Maxell CD-R
This router arrived but was obviously used with signs of wear. It never worked. I spent many hours online researching its problems before it became clear it was a hardware problem... just plain sold me a broken unit.
I bought this card and within 24 hours of receiving it, I was contacting J&amp;R for a RMA number.Installation was fine with my Windows XP laptop, but using it was another story. Anywhere in the house, even two feet from my wireless router, there was no signal. This was odd considering I had 4-5 computers at seporate ends of the house successfully receiving full wireless-B internet access. So, I gave up and for the heck of it, slid a Netgear card in. Well, it worked great! I could be anywhere in the house and receive near-100% link-quality/signal.If you're in the market for a card like this, I would highly recommend going with it's Netgear counterpart.
Everything has been working fine until six months and 24mb storage bites later, my Kingston 512MB DataTraveler says it's full every time I try to store Word documents. Mind you, it says I have 488 MB remaining so you can imagine how frustrating this experience is. I'll have to buy another flash drive, maybe a SanDisk.Update: I subsequently bought a 512MB PNY Attache flash drive and it got overloaded at the same point so apparently the capacity "512" doesn't match up with my iMac's definition.
I tried this product out on a 2nd gen ipod nano and on my powerbook G4. All it did was give the items a good cleaning. I didn't notice any significant removal of scratches. I would not reccomend this product for scratch removal.
There are some major software flaws associated with Brother MFC-9700. I use the MFC with NC8100H LAN addon, which supposedly enables it to be shared among many computers.I have it setup to be used in a mostly windows-based network. This requires a lot of patience and trial and errors to setup and still in the end some features just won't work right. For example, in theory MFC promises to enable PC-FAX, but in practice the PC-fax software is so clumsy, poorly designed and doesn't integrate with Outlook or any other addressbook or directory system, it's nearly useless.The MFC also promises AppleTalk connectivity, but I have never been able to get it to work with my G4 PowerBook.It is not possible to print more than 1 copy of a print job. For example, say you print a report in Word, select 3 copies and hit print, the MFC will blithely ignore this request and only print 1 copy. Very, very annoying.On paper, MFC9700 seems to have all the features you could want, but in reality they just present many more ways to disappoint you.
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
If you have about $2500 to blow for a really cool toy then this is a great buy. However if you want to do anything useful with it don't buy it. I have had this computer about a a year now and for about the first month it was great. Now it's a P.O.S. I have already had to send it back to Toshiba because the motherboard fried and when I got it back they did not even finish connecting all the fans or even the wireless card.Now it's not even two months later after they fixed it and it is worse than ever. The cd-rom/dvd burner fails to burn dvds and the gyroscope no longer works. Now I have to call tech support yet again and wait another two weeks before I can get the computer back. Did I mention when I tried to reformat, the computer wouldn't even recognize its own external dvdrom drive. This problem has persisted even after the first time i sent it to get serviced. I use this computer for webdevelopment and even upgraded to the 2 gig of ram and it still doesn't operate like when it was brand new.Save yourself some money and get a palm pilot and a laptop instead. It will cost less in the end and work out better.
Very disappointed, even after charging, then discharging, the batteries would not hold a charge for any substantial amount of time. These were being used in walkie-talkies for use at work so needless to say my contribution to the budget cut wasn't much help at all.
I bought this sound card with the Razer gaming headphones. When everything is working the sound is phenomenal. Unfortunately, I am mostly stuck with only the center channel working when I use the headphones, and when I use speakers I often have random channels cutting in and out for no reason.This really could be a killer sound card, but Razer needs to work out the bugs first.
Im not sure if I am the only one who agrees to this. I admit, I am &quot;in&quot; to stereos, and anything that can make them louder and hit harder while still keeping that crystal clarity that I find so hard to acheive. And I am a firm beleiver in the phrase 'you get what you pay for.' But come on, unless you just happen to have $ that you can just go out and blow on a set of speakers, isn't the price a little ridiculous?
cut out is actually 7 5/8", not the 8.15" listed in the description. Since I needed to fill an existing cut out, this difference was unacceptable.
Toshiba's SD-3980 is surprisingly slim and compact...probably TOO slim and compact for its own good. I'm not sure what the advantage is to having a DVD player this small, unless maybe you want to put it on top of a small TV or something. The disc tray is also uncomfortably slim (and flimsy), so you must exercise extreme caution when inserting and removing discs. Size aside, the real problem I have with my SD-3980 is its tendency to freeze and/or pixelate once or twice during almost every movie I play on it. Just like my old Toshiba SD-2300, the 3980 occasionally likes to pause itself for a few seconds before resuming normal playback. It also likes to break the picture up into little square bits for a second or two every once in a while (just like my old SD-2300). These incidents happen completely at random and for no apparent reason. The SD-3980 also seems to have trouble returning to a DVD's menu after play is started. If you're watching a disc and you stop it and press MENU, nothing happens. You need to eject the disc and sit through those annoying FBI warnings all over again just to get back to the main menu. These problems are not so terrible or so frequent that they render the player unusable; but they are bothersome as they keep you constantly checking your discs wondering, "Is this DVD scratched or is it just my Toshiba acting up again?" Furthermore, the 3980's display window shows only the current chapter number, not the elapsed time; and you can't capture a screenshot to use as a wallpaper/background image like you could with the SD-2300. On the plus side, this player is silver and silver is GROOVY.UPDATE: This thing DIED for no reason less than 1 year after purchase. My 7-year-old Toshiba SD2109 is still going strong. Go figure.
Five attempts at install on an XP Home box have ended in failure: various snags have occurred during failure, from the infamous error 1720, to issues with my palm integration. Each error occurs only AFTER a long load of the three install discs, and an entire rollback is performed involuntarily. I've attempted to correct the 1720 error based on Delorme's recommendations, but that hasn't worked either.Absolutely pathetic: why do we continue to encounter issues like this on home computers?
I have a Panasonic DMC-ZS3 which requires class 6 memory. When I am recording video at the highest quality, the card cannot keep up with the write speeds and my videos are cancelled due to the write speed of the card. Maybe 5% of the time I get a video that records as long as I want it to. This card is garbage.
the ggi international silicone case was cheaply made and tore within the first month of use. I bought this case to help protect my camera, but it was loose on my camera, and allowed dirt and particles to be trapped and able to scratch the camera. Also, youll notice the picture has the canon logo on it, but the case I recieved had no logo, and did not protect the lense.
I thought this, being an upper end product would be great. I returned my first one after a week thinking that there was just a problem with it, but my second one reacts the same way.I constantly have to hit the connect button on the bottom, or my keyboard quits typing all together. Most of the time even when connected, it misses letters and doesn't keep up. I am so frustrated with this product that I took the time to come on here an write a review - something I typically don't do. If I can save one person the frustration that I am going through, it will be worth it.Oh, and I gave the product a star because I do like the mouse.
This memory card worked well for two months.....fast speeds and was reliable. then one day i turned on my camera only to see Error with memory card message. would not allow me to reformat (the option was greyed out). thought it might be the camera itself, but tried the card in my other camera and got the same results. the card is NOT locked. could not even view the contents on the card via camera.contacted Transcend and have yet to hear a reply to my email/problem. very disappointed in this product and their customer service (non existent). would return this to amazon but am out of the 30 day return policy.never buying one of these from transcend again, i suggest you avoid this brand and go with something more reliable.$40 down the drain.
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.
I tried to use this with a Vista/64 box. There are no vista drivers for it, and none available from the web. The 64 bit drivers on the disk do not work with Vista; the XP drivers do not work with Vista/64.
This product is ok if you don't want to hear the other people in the room. Also, when I clicked on zoom, I could hear the clicks on the computer playback. (you have to push on the play button, more than once, to have it zoom in on whatever you are taping). It would have been ok, if not for these 2 things.
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 only complaint I have is that you are constantly changing batteries. Every two days. I cannot see the advantage over this mouse and an equivalent that takes AA batteries and lasts 9mo to a year. If someone can make a mouse run on two AA batteries for 9mo to a year, why do I have to swap and constantly charge batteries every two days??? This is the last mouse I buy that touts swappable battery packs. I thought the idea of a rechargeable battery was great till day two happened, followed by day 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,... you get the idea.
The Cyberpad is a reasonable value for the price.Quality of the device is a little bit on the low side, but it is functional for most advertised purposes. It is ideal for taking notes, without the noise of a notebook keyboard - and without the risk of losing a tablet PC.Two negatives -The pen is terrible to use. The diameter is on the large side and the material it is made of does not provide for a comfortable grip.An advertised feature of the tablet is it's ability to expand the limited internal memory through the use of an SD card (not supplied). Despite trying two different cards from SanDisk (the recommended supplier) and contacting the support number, no such luck. One card would not allow the tablet to turn on at all. The other card seemed to work fine, but after anything from 15 to 40 minutes, the tablet would shut-down and fail to save your work.
Let me preclude this review by saying I sometimes can be obsessive-compulsive. But even so, this filter is very hard to clean! It is well built and has excellent optics but I probably went through half of my lens cleaning tissue and I'm still not satisfied with how I cleaned this filter. The problem is the filter streaks even after you clean it. I tried different types of cleaners including pre-moistened wipes and even my sensor cleaners but I can't clean this filter to my satisfaction. I ended up actually not using a filter on my lens because of the streaking issue. If you want to read more about this, just google "hoya hard to clean". I'll probably buy B+H if I decide I'd like to use a UV filter.
The HP OJ 6310 AIO Printer would print, but would not scan photos or documents. After hours on the telephone with a technician in India, he gave up and promised that another technician would call me. No one ever did. So, I really don't feel that I can recommend the printer to anyone.
Doesn't work as well as my old set. Won't give enough volume to use on Skype. Very disappointing.Should have returned.
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.[...]
This piece of equipment is aweful. It doesnt work period. Just look at the tech support webpage from ADS an be your own judge.
Got it for a good price and I was getting ready to build my i5 and needed new tools anyway .. Have to say cheap constructions wish I went for the ones w\ smaller number of accessories but better workmanship and better known company .. The "ratchet" if you want to call it that never seems to work; battery for the flash light died in the middle of my build after a Half hour (tops) of use .. But as I said does the job for now .
Nice case BUT too small for my Lumix camera :( Not worth to return it so I'll just keep it or give it away.
Hello,Actually I am very upset with Amazon, because since I bougth the NIKON camera I CANT USE IT! It came WITHOUT THE Battery!!! I would apreciatte your help for me keep buying in this Amazon, otherise I will never again buy anything with you. cause I cant trust.I am already in my country and I dont kwon how to solve that problem.I will look Forword for your answer.Thank You.Gelza
This is a cute, tiny little mp3 player that is totally over priced and since you can't drag and drop, and you have to use ITunes to add anything to it, it isn't worth purchasing at any price. I had one given to me and I sold it here for 20 bucks.It had one thing going for it and that was the clip. Then I got a 4 gig Sansa Clip for 49.00 and that took care of that.I honestly feel people who buy Apple stuff are, well, silly. Elitist is probably a better word, since Apple makes everything only work with Apple, and all Apple people have an air of intellectual arrogance about them, but silly, is more appropriate because they like throwing their money away.Not true? I have a 2002 G4 Aluminum notebook (Again, given to me) that is cute and light with a nice screen and totally useless. The Shuffle wouldn't work with it. It needed the operating system X 10.4 or higher and I had 10.2. Cost to upgrade? 199.00. Also there wasn't enough memory. Cost to upgrade? 299.00. The slot drive on this cute little laptop broke after 2 years. Cost to Upgrade? 500.00.So in order to get my cute little purple Shuffle to work on my G4 Powerbook, it would have cost me a thousand dollars.#$%^& Apple.Instead, I plugged my shuffle into a 1997 Dell Latitude with 128 meg of RAM and a 3 gig hard drive, downloaded ITunes and it plugged right into it. Apple is one strange company. They even snub their noses at their own audience.Also, as for the ITunes interface? It's about as rewarding and fun as a 1991 Windows 3.0 file manager.Lean close, Apple people, bring your nose out of the air, and save your money. I know it's, for the most part, not particularly hard-earned money, since many of you have the easiest jobs in the world (education), but its money you could actually spend for functional devices.(I think it was funny when someone wrote that they didn't want an mp3 player with a screen because they were afraid they would scratch it--There, dear friends, is the type of person who actually purchases Apple stuff)jhA Bottle of RainNowhere Near the Sea of Cortez
You definitely get what you pay for. I was hoping to get lucky with this product, but it quit working after a week. Don't waste your money!!!! Spend the extra $10-$20 and get a real mouse.
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.
Brand new 500GB USB 2.0 d2 extreme drive (not sure if this is the exact model here), brought it home today, opened the box, plugged it in, and nothing, no sound, no start up, just the power light flashing. Took it right back and bought the new WD My Book 400GB, and it has a fan, thank god. These LaCie's cook. Avoid unless you like to waste your money. 0 stars if allowed, since it was brand new and busted.
Razer let me down with this soundcard. When it works its decent. When it doesnt, which is alot more often its just a headache.
Maybe I don't understand something, but I followed every step of the user manual, and the product still refuses to do what it claims to do--switch betwen two computers. One is an older Vista desktop and the other is a recent Windows 7 Portable. I wish I knew what the problem is.
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've had this clock radio for about a year. It worked fine for the first 6 months I had it. Then the problems started. The radio reception quality was always fair to poor, but I have yet to have a clock radio that had great radio reception. Anyway, I really purchased this for the CD player function, which does not work anymore. First, the door mechanism broke. I somehow found a way to fix it and it started opening and closing again. Then it randomly wouldn't read discs. Now it won't read any discs at all, no matter how many times I load and re-load the unit.I am very disappointed in this machine. For $70, which is expensive to me for a clock radio, I expected A LOT more. The look and size of it are great but there is little else to back up its attractive design. I should also note that this machine had fairly light use. It was not overused or abused in any way.Lesson: Do not judge a book by its cover!
From out of the box it doesn't recognize a voice, could not even program the first number. Sent it back for and received full refund. Don't waste the money. It cost me $12.00 for return shipping.
When I got this product i thought great now i can get my router to reach my room in the apartment. I was thrilled of the idea of the signal going through the power cords. What I didn't realize is that this thing can really only send the signal to adjacent rooms... If your lucky.The signal wasn't even strong enough to go into the room below it. I have no clue how powerful the wireless strength was but it didn't make a difference for me in any outlets where it could communicate with the other half. If you have a wireless router that can't even push the signal through a wall or a wire router that you want to make wireless then this might be a good buy. Otherwise avoid it.
Bought my first unit in April, 2006. It started freezing up intermittently on playback. It also would not reject at times.Returned it to Toshiba and they sent a new unit in December, 2006. They were quick to send me a replacement (3 weeks). The new unit was manufactured in October, 2006. Time will tell if this unit pukes like my first one.Well, I received the replacement unit from Toshiba and, Yes, you guessed it, they sent me another faulty unit. It freezes at will just like the first one I bought.Toshiba is not going to achieve brand loyalty if they continue to engineer and produce junk like the 4990. Also, I've been told that they have other models that are lemons as well. I'm not going to worry about any other lemons that they may be foisting on the public, however, because they treated me shabbily when I complained, so I'll buy elsewhere...................
I was very excited to see this frame, and thought that would be a perfect gift for a fellow geek. I was extremely disappointed to see poor the picture quality - it looked like the photos were taken using one of the first generation digital cameras that came on the market some 10 years ago. The resolution was similar to my first palm pilot (IIIx), just enlarged.I sent it back after trying to get it to display pictures where you could actually see peoples faces. I believe that the pictures of this device showing colorful and detailed images were doctored or transposed to make this product look better.
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.
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.
extremely thin grade of plastic used in the manufacturing of these DVD cases. The very thin film of clear plastic for the outer side of the case, the cover, well lets just say my Ziploc bags are thicker. 15 of these cases were broken during shipping. I have purchased bulk DVD cases from other sources, spent the same amount on 100 cases, and have gotten far superior producs. Believe it or not, there is a big difference between manufacturers. I am deciding whether or not to return the entire purchse, Since these are just used for home DVD movie storage, they will serve their purpose. However, if the third party seller does not provide some level of satisfaction over compensation for the damaged ones, then I will return the whole case though Amazon.
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.
First, know if you move from your current location, you'll have to recalibrate your white balance all over again. If you shoot in a church by the pews, then move to the altar, your white balance will be off, and you have to recalibrate. Next, please know that this is almost impossible to use in combination with a single on-camera flash. This is designed for use with natural light, or off-camera flash, but not with on-camera flash alone. Third, know that you have to remove your lens hood to use this thing. Can be annoying if you have to recalibrate often, especially if you're on the move. Fourth, it's 77MM, so yeah not ideal for other sizes. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but when you need to work quickly, dealing with size differences can be a pain. If you use a lens like Canon's 14MM 2.8L II you literally cannot use this thing, because the Canon lens has a permanently fixed lens hood. In a very stable, static environment, this thing works great. But you know what works better, quicker, and more accurately? Adjusting the Kelvin temperature on your camera. You probably don't know how to adjust your kelvin, manufactures don't make it obvious. You have to adjust some settings in your menu for kelvin to even appear on your screen. So Google your camera model and kelvin adjustments to learn how to do it. It's easy and there are a lot of tutorials that explain how to do it. Adjusting your kelvin is also free, so save yourself $100 and do not buy the Expo Disc. P.S. - love this companies Flash Benders, check them out instead :)
I just wanted to chime in on one point. I rented this lens, because I was looking for (i) a prime lens, (ii) at the 1.4 speed (fast), (iii) for taking pictures at parties (read: low low light), and (iv) that would autofocus in the D60. I have the D60. The D60 comes with a fine kit lens, but at f3.5 it is just not fast enough for shooting real people in low light.When I took this 30mm to a bar though ... the AF never locked. Never. I had to switch to manual mode to get anything at all. This may be "no big deal" to some, but the 50mm AF Nikon f1.4 lens (which is manual-only on the D40/40x/60) can do the same trick for more than $100 less. I am not sure if this is the "autofocus issue" other have spoken about, but I can verify that there are times in low light where my kit lens locks-on, but the 30mm Sigma does not. Disappointing for a lens that I personally consider a little pricey (no comments from pros on my high level of price-sensitivity please).In real light, the lens is great. Nice soft focus and shallow depth of field. At night though, it is manual-focus or nothing in my experience.Personally, I recommend renting the lens first to be sure it suits your needs. In fact, that is good advice for all lenses that you personally consider pricey (your sensitivity to price may vary). For me, I am waiting to try the just-announced 50mm AF-S Nikon f1.4 which is due out for Christmas 2008 (and is virtually the same price as this lens).
The battery I received from Best Deal Supply was not the battery shown on the order page. It is a black and silver Energizer (nowhere does it say lithium)and was shipped in a manila envelope, not an individual package. So far they have not agreed to take it back.
I bought these in the hopes of replacing a pair of nike "behind the neck" headphones that had developed a short (but heck, they lasted me probably 1000 miles so they were due). These headphones, unfortunately, are crap. The sound quality is terrible, they are uncomfortable, and they look ridiculous. Seriously, you will feel like a 10 year-old wearing full headgear. Don't even think of buying these.
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.
Hated them. They are uncomfortable, terrible sound, and fall off while jogging! I feel like a tool for purchasing them. I've since bought two other brands in hopes that they might work.
I think it really stinks to advertise your product then say, &quot;item is not stocked or has been discontinued. Please make another selection.&quot; Well I would have if this wasn't the one listed.
At first, thought I had the best thing ever. After a while, no way. Problems with the buttons and control. Runaway volume, intermittently comes on (when it feels like it). Support is atrocious. Usually minimum of 72 hours before response. They start telling you to use buttons other than the ones that are logical (ie. channel up for volume, etc.). Mine is defective and they just won't accept it. I have a $400 piece of junk with no recourse. They won't fix or replace, told to buy a new one AND IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been a great fan of anything created and sold by Creative. So this was a real shocker. I installed the card as directed only to have it blow my power. So, I replaced the power and started all over again. This time no problems with installation. I'm using the Microsoft System 7 so I downloaded the update downloads from Creative. I'll spare you the play by play.The card uses capacitors to approach kind of a DBX system. That would be great except you get a wavy sound that drives me nuts. Do yourself a favor and avoid this card.
I've had this printer about six months, and it has really been a let-down. I bought it for photos and CDs.For a couple months it produced lovely photos. Now, the ink has to be recalibrated every time, which takes about 45 mins and pounds of ink. After calibration, it prints about 20 good-looking photos, and then they look like trash again.For such an expensive printer, I expected better.The CDs on the special tray always come out looking great. For that, I give this two stars. I wish I had bought a cheaper printer. I will NEVER buy another Epson.
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 item is a BTX motherboard. I use ATX motherboards. I wasn't paying attention when I bought it. Everything on this board is the reverse of the ATX.
I just installed this software on my G5 Dual 2 Gigahertz machine and am very un-satisfied with the product! It is very slow to respond and if you were planning on imaging the disks to your hard drive for faster response, forget it. This software crashes ALOT and is overall unstable. The navigation is not like previous versions of Topo! either. Does the software work? Yes. Are the maps great? Yes. It is the interface that is poor on this one. National Geographic needs to go back to the drawing board on this one!
Not sure why but I suspect the length was the problem. This cable wouldn't work for my iMac and HP printer.
I purchased one of these 2 months ago and I have already sent back 2 of them because the led light will come on in the front of the screen but the screen will not power on. You also can not make the LED light go back off this product is not worth the trouble.
Hi, I would just like to let anyone know who might be considering this product that I have written the manufacturer regarding replacement accessories (i.e. replacement battery, AC adapter...etc) and I was told that there are NO replacement accessories available for this model. It may not sound like a big deal but how good is a cute little take-along DVD player once the rechargable battery stops holding a charge and no replacements are available?? Kinda takes the "portable" out of the equation since your only option would be to plug it in when using it (not too handy in a car). While my previous review of this product was quite high, getting this information disgusted me such that I would not recommend this as a smart purchase because, in essence, you might as well consider it as a "disposable" DVD player since you have no way of replacing either the battery or AC adapter should they no longer work or if you lose them. In summary, unless you get this DIRT CHEAP, its not a wise investment!!!
This tape works well and has the required size, only half of the paper is used! The other half is totally wasted since it looks the manufacturer used the same size roll support and paper as in the 1 1/7 inch roll and just scored the strip in half! I have not found a way to use the wasted half, I tried to fool the machine and she (must be a she) is smarter than me. No way trying to roll it back on the support since you have to cut your labels so you end with a lot of tiny blank labels you cannot use in the printer!
I've owned this CD changer for about 1 1/2 years. Worked OK for about 8-10 months but now skips on just about every CD. When it changes to a new CD, the changer makes noises like the CD is not seated and spinning correctly. It then skips and nothing will remedy it except repeatedly removing and restarting the CD or a good &quot;bump&quot; on the side. The case is cheaply made and obviously the internal components are the same. There are much better choices out there for very little more money!
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.
Product arrived timely, but did not work. I was able to load mp3s on the player but the menu buttons would not allow play. Got an RM # from manufacturer and received credit for the player only. I'm out about 9 bucks freight (both ways) and have nothing to show for it.
I bought this card hoping to extend the life of my Dell Dimension 8100, by replacing my GeForce 3 Ti 200 video card.Although the installation went flawlessly, the performance of the new card lagged behind enough that I went back to my original card.Frame rates are significantly lower and it benchmarked well less as well.I'm not inmpressed.
I have been working with several Linksys techs these pass days with no successful installation. I just found out from the last tech that he had no successful installation on any of the PCMPC100 version 3 hardware because the driver for version 3 is not available or not working properly. The driver diskette provided listed &quot;Ver3:1.05&quot; but is not for the version 3 hardware. The tech said Linksys is currently working on the problem.
I purchased the LiDE 30 at an Apple retail store based on the fact that the box and several reviews said it was OS X compatible. However, the software would only install in the Classic environment. The Canon website also proclaimed it would not have an OS X driver for the either the LiDE 20 or 30 until sometime this month (Sept. '02). When I returned the scanner, a tech at the store confirmed it was incompatible with OS X. In other words, Canon is not only are blowing smoke at consumers, but have run a number on Apple.
I bought a 32c in November, the warranty stated in home service for 32 in and larger. Well the thing quit working July 12th and customer service for Protron said they would not service it but would replace it with a new unit if I sent it back to them. I did at a cost of $169.00 UPS. They received it on July 21st. I called them on the 24th for the status on my replacement and was informed that they had no replacement units as they were on backorder and would be sent asap(maybe 6 weeks or longer) I called again today "They were very rude" would give me no information except asap. Told me to call back next week.
Title says it all. Returned it. There was not caveat with respect to the XL although did come across some other sites that highlighted the fact.
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.
I bought this camera for my wife a year or so ago and generally have been pleased with the features and construction. The big problem with the camera is the long delay between when you press the shutter button and when it takes the picture. The camera is useless if you want to take pictures of dogs or kids, neither of which stay put long enough to take a decent shot.
Other than skipping a bit on DVD-Rs, this was a great player until I got the dreaded H02 Error. I later found out from the web that this is common for Panasonic players. I read that it costs around $80 to fix. Come on! I can get a brand new player for that. And I did!Now I have a slim little Sony DVPNS725P Progressive-Scan that plays all my DVD-Rs great.Hopefully it will last more than a year and a half.
I ordered a battery and it worked well for seven months, but then the battery came apart - literally. I picked up my laptop, and the aluminum outer case fell off. Two rubberized pieces fell out. The green inner batteries (they look like several AA batteries connected together covered with green plastic) are still attached and connected to the laptop. I contacted Laptop Battery One to see how I could return them for replacement. This is what I received:If you are not satisfied with your purchase, your items may be returned within 60 days from the shipping date. Laptop Battery One retains discretion regarding whether a returned item will be refunded or exchanged. In addition, all laptop battery returns must include:Laptop Battery One sticker on product with serial numberAll original boxes and packing materials provided by manufacturerContain the original UPC codes if availableAll manualsAll accessoriesAll manufacturer documentationIf any return shipment does not contain all of these items or if the item is damaged, the exchange or return request may be denied, or the customer will be subject to a repackaging fee up to the value of the item, and to be determined on a case by case basis.I keep my invoices, documentation, and manuals, but who in their right mind keeps "All original boxes and packing materials provided by manufacturer?" Who has the space. And it's reassuring you have a whole 60 days warranty on the battery. That's not what was advertised when I bought it. If the battery falls apart, isn't that considered damaged? Does that mean they don't honor the warranty? Repackaging fee up to the value of the item? Really???Do yourself a favor - don't buy from this vendor!!
This printer is a productivity nightmare. Most of your time will be spent troubleshooting the damned thing and praying that a head cleaning cycle will fix the rampant clogging issues. I've gone through two of these now, and the printing looks GREAT until you have to change an ink cartridge, then there's no guarantee you'll be able to finish whatever job you're working on.Great when it works, but too bad R&D; didn't spend more time testing this though. Gotta watch that bottom line for the investors, eh Epson?
After some issues getting the item delivered from CarrotIdea, it did finally arrive. The item worked well for over a year, but now the cable has started to come loose from the plug that connects to the shuffle. Some small wires are now sticking out and the cable is no longer recognized by the USB of any computer.I have not really been able to find any other options that are better which work for the 2nd generation and work with the shuffle's case.
Sits on a desk and is used 5 days a week, but died in a month. Would not recommend to anyone.
I tried the V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds, and they do not have the treble clarity necessary for classical music. Their sound is quity tinny. While the Bass Freqs may be appropriate for some genres, the JBuds Hi-Fi Noise Canceling Earphones are the hands-down winners for classical music listening.If you're a classical/jazz audiophile like me looking for afforadble iPod earbuds, get the JBuds.
Just got off of the Linksys "customer no-service". What an unbelievable waste of time. This should have been a pretty simple installation given that I have only one desktop computer and am not looking to go wireless. I started the enclosed CD and followed the instructions. The last step is a "system check" and the router "was not located". So, I unplugged everything and started the instructions again just to make sure. Still, no router was detected. I called customer no-service and they have me double-check that I can get onto the internet without the router - no problem, everything works fine. I follow the technician's instructions and did a manual installation and still no router detected and no internet. Fast forward about an hour and they are still having me run the same idiotic tests while getting the same idiotic results - I think that it was Einstein that said, "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results". Finally, the technician states that the problem must be with my computer and that I should call the computer manufacturer, to which I replied, "how could it be a problem with my computer when I can get onto the internet just fine when the router is not connected, and as soon as I connect the router, there is no internet access?" She finally admitted that the problem was with the router and that I should take it back and get a replacement. Yeah, right, I'll replace it with a NetGear router this time. Save yourself the time and money asn skip this peice of garbage.
About 1-1/2 years ago my not-so-old Epson stylus stopped printing, clogged inkheads=garbage.So, I purchased an HP printer, which began giving me problems within the first three weeks. I contacted HP tech for help, but alas, after hours of trying this and that (you know the drill) it was determined that I needed to return my printer to Best Buy, a mere five miles from my house. I still had a week for a simple exchange...but NOOOOO, the man (from another country, probably India) insisted that they didn't want me to go through the trouble! Please let us send you a replacement via ups. I thought that was silly but he insisted. I told him that I could exchange this printer in less than an hour, but I caved and allowed him to send it to meI did have another printer I could use in the meantime (my ancient Canon...it's still ticking after seven years...) so it was no huge deal.About one week later, UPS drops an HP box off on my porch.The first thing that I notice is that it has a large sticker on it that says, "REFURBISHED IN MEXICO"My thoughts were "WHAT THE ****!" REFURBISHED?I refused the package (never opened it) and UPS picked it up a few days later.I contacted HP and spoke to a rep who kept insisting that it was a good as new. (scripting, scripting, AAARGH!) I DIDN'T WANT as GOOD as NEW! I wanted NEW since that was what I had!! I was not happy and went in circles with them, reminding them that it was over the 30 days now in which I could have EASILY exchanged my HP at Best Buy. I was hugely insulted and felt very deceived.I went to BB and explained the situation, giving them a copy of my online chat text with the rep. They were very cool about it and exchanged my printer for me, as a matter of fact I upgraded to an HP5650. In hindsight, I should have gone with another manufacturer altogether.I contacted HP again and spoke to some higher up rep about this situation...and mind you, I don't swear at people and was polite but assertive with my complaint to this woman...she was witch from the get-go...I told her that I thought the service was deceptive and I had to spend an awful lot of time on the phone, calling them, UPS, calling them again, and exchanging my unit because of what they had sent me. I could have simply exchanged the unit on the first day and it would have been done.She said, "Well, what do you WANT from us?" very very curtly,All I wanted was to be heard, have them admit their error and to have the two new ink cartridges that I was told to open(by their rep) for testing in my printer replaced. She finally agreed.They sent me only one of the cartridges. Losers.So, here I am with my HP5650, which has a history of being temperamental, getting hung up (turn it off, wait an hour, try again) but printed text and graphics very well otherwise.Yesterday evening the carriage froze up. I could barely get the ink cartriges out, obviously, things are messed up. I can't get the ink cartridges back in because the whole set-up in the carriage area is stuck. I've got two expensive ink cartridges left and this thing is now a piece of garbage. We even resorted to pounding on it. I am weary.Never again will HP and I be associated in any way.
I found an iGo Car Charger and A61 tip for half price at a store near where I live. I tested it out and it seemed to work alright. I recently got the wall charger for Christmas and tried to charge my iPod Classic (6th generation, 80GB) here in my dorm room now and it recognizes that something has been plugged in, but the charging symbol won't show up and it won't charge (leaving the tip plugged in even without the symbol).I've been using the iGo wall charger mentioned previously for the last month charging my phone (A92 tip for LG) and it works perfectly, so that isn't the problem.Go with the A133 if you have any of the newer iPod models, it's what the iGo website suggests when you navigate through their website.
These are one of the better sounding sets of headphones I have ever owned. The pictures don't give you a good sense of how ridiculous they look, but the soft band that touches your head really is very comfortable, especially for those with a bald head (like me). I would have rated these as 4-5 stars, if they had managed to stay in one piece. My one gripe with these has always been that the cable covering is cloth(?!), not plastic or rubber like nearly every other set of headphones out there. This does give the cable more flexibility than you would typically see with a rubber covering, but it also makes the cable feel less-than-protected. After relatively light use at my desk for a few months, I picked up the connector today with no real tension on the cable, and the connector just popped right off. There was the tiniest bead of glue on the end. The design of the connector makes it impossible to repair, so my option now is to buy a replacement miniplug and try to re-connect the ridiculously tiny leads (safe to say they are thinner than a human hair) and then wrap the crazy cloth cable in ugly electrical tape. I suspect a big culprit is the cloth cable, since it cannnot be bonded to the connector jacket like a rubber cable can. I have never had a less durable set of headphones, and that is saying something given all the throwaway headphones I've had over the years. Sound is great, comfort is great, but Sony gets no points from me if I can't use the product.
I bought this camera, plus accessories and a memory chip. I went out and took about 400 pictures. When it was time to put them into my computer I discovered it is not compatible with Macintosh. Of course I should have made sure that it was, but I find it absolutely unbelievable that a Sony product cannot be used with all operating systems.
The shipment was too expensive, even for very small items as memory.Some items very in delay of one day.Thanks.
This is the second request for a review alraedy submitted. I have not changed my mind. I paid $!4.99 fror Expedited Shipment. The seller sent the package of two batteries by regular letter mail, which cost $0.59 The batteries are OK--work well--but arrived too late for use on the trip for which they were bought...and the seller pocketed the nearly- $14.00 change! So, overall,items good; service and ethics of seller bad.
I am sorry to say I had nothing but problems with this product.. maybe I received a defective one. I purchased a new one (at least that's what was advertised), but it said &quot;refurbished&quot; on the back of the dvd player. I charged up the battery for 3-4 hours as instructed, but the player would not work. It turned on for about 10 seconds, then consistently clicked itself off. I sent it back and ordered a portable dvd player from another company. What a difference!
After having this expensive little unit for only 1.5 years it lost its ability to receive AM radio signals. Customer Service only had one suggestion: Try the reset function listed in the manual. This did not fix the problem. The killer is that there is no service available!! Cannot be returned to Oregon Scientific and they do not provide names of anyone who could fix it. Suggested I purchase a new unit. Not in this lifetime!! Unit was not very user friendly and the customer service is the same.
I bought this item thinking that it will be a good one for a good price. Head makes a lot of sound and dvd stucks a lot during. I have returned this item.
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.
In this day and age, shouldn't it be easy to create a COMPLETELY customizable universal remote? I had high hopes that this remote was a great start. Sadly, it is not. You are limited to the pre-loaded buttons. It's hard to navigate. Not all the "activities" work right all the time. Instead of you telling the remote what you want it to do, it tells you what it will do and how you should program YOUR actions to get the desired results. It's a slick package, but go buy a cheap tablet and an IR transmitter. It's cheaper, better, and more customizable. BOO!Seller was great. Nice packaging. Came quick and a very fair price. BUT....the remote still sucks.
Work for about 20 minutes and than did not work again. I think it was a dud and would never purchase again.
I messed mine up when I tried to put it on...I didn't know witch one was the sticky side...and i got lent on the sticky side by mistake..now it's ruin..
The sound on the unit is very good. You can recharge rechargeable batteries while in the unit. Only one inch thick. These are things that earn the CD player two stars.The quality/durability of this Coby CD player is horrid! It only lasted a few months, just like the earlier review. It also skipped all the time, meaning the skip-protection barely worked at all, and it's the stupid meter protection, the one where you have to wait for your skip-protection, which in reality isn't TRUE SKIP-PROTECTION.There are a few features, but for $30, a CD player that lasts a few months isn't worth that. Don't buy.
Elite Screens R120WH1 ezFrame Fixed Projection Screen ( 120-Inch 16:9 AR)(CineWhite)I didn't order it on Amazon as they were out of stock for a short period of time. Got it from another authorized online retailer. Got the projector, screen and A/V wires installed by a professional. 2 days into the glory of 120 inches, I noticed 2 parallel bars (see uploaded images) on the picture that are distinctly visible on a white or light colored scene/background image. What was hardly noticeable for the first 2 days became an ordeal later on because all my attention was grabbed by those black bars. Called up the CC and they sent a new screen (not the frame etc) immediately. Now I have to go through the painful task of putting the replacement screen myself or shell out money for a professional job. I don't mind getting replacement for stuff but Projector Screen? Disappointing.
This player works well as a cd player. After 7 months it suddenly says &quot;no disc&quot; sounds like it is a common problem.....any advise ??? should I just toss it...
23 years of Army service and 4 Suunto watches. Cheap G-Shock watches have lasted much much longer! I have had to replace 5 bands all in the period of 4 -5 months. I have had 3 of the 4 Suunto's shut down in less the 30 feet of water. (Suunto claims they are water resistant to 80 meters on thier advertising however when you return them after they stop working in less then 10 meters they claim the warranty does not cover swimming. Hmmmmmmm swimmers and divers usually look at the water resitance of a watch to mean they are water resitant while swimming. Unless I am messed up and doing it wrong.........do most people wear the watch on thier wrist or do they just drop it down in the water and go back to check to see how deep it is or how much time they have spent in the water. Anyway, enough ranting on a cheaply made but exspensive watch that the company does not care enough about it's customers to replace or fix it under warranty. Thanks Suunto........G-shock has won my service back.Suunto Core Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Depth Measurement
I purchased this to replace an Passport that was very happy with, but I wanted a unit that was cordless. If you are considering the XTR-185 because it is cordless, don't bother. The battery life is very poor. Even after sitting in bright sunlight all day long, the unit will only run for about 1.5 - 2 hours. I find myself still having to plug it in frequently.
Dear Manager,I ordered this product after viewing the picture, but was disappointed to receive that it wasn't the one which I ordered for...Zulfiqar
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.
Price was very good ($389), good features, but doesn't deliver on image.The screen has a film across it, causing unacceptable light reflections and a bit of wavy distortion. It states HDTV ready, but when hooking up to my HDTV tuner using component cables, I could not get the TV to synchronize on the 480p signal (it displayed two images - side by side). Forget about 720p or 1080i - no image at all. Picture from satellite using S-video connector was not impressive. This unit is going back (even my non-techno wife complained about it). By comparision, I do like my Sony 50" HDTV LCD rear projection.
DON'T buy ANY LaCie external hard drive, ever! They fail. That's all there is to it. LaCie will not service ANY product outside the 1-year warranty period, not even for an outrageous fee. You're just SOL if anything goes wrong. They refuse to stand behind their products, and there's a reason for that. Their products are garbage.One of my 3 LaCie 250GB D2 drives failed after less than 3 years of light, intermittent use. The power supply board inside the housing is bad. There's nothing wrong with the drive itself, nor with the external power supply. It just won't power on. The only solution is to rip the drive out of the case and connect it to the computer's IDE bus directly, or put it into a new external case. Major PITA.An external Firewire drive is considered to be an archival-grade storage medium, and should be capable of running continuously, 24/7, for at least 10 years. LaCie's drives do not meet this standard by any stretch of the imagination. I used to work in a college media production lab, and I've seen these drives fail within DAYS. Always the same problem - the internal power board is fried.
I purchased the DataStor notebook cooling pad after reading so many good reviews. I was very satisfied for the first month or so until the front fan started making an awful rumbling sound. I decided I couldn't stand the noise and had to block the fan with a piece of tape. So now my front fan doesn't work and now the back left fan is acting up as well. This cooler is cheap and poorly made and considerably smaller than the size of my laptop. Not to mention that my laptop is now overheating much faster.
My application was for one PC (Radeon 9800); One Mac G4 (Radeon 9000) and an Apple Powerbook connected to a Viewsonic VX900 display. I thought this would be ideal as it includes cables and I could replace my miniview VGA/USB KVM switch. I could not get the display to work consistantly with the Macs without resetting the display video. Having to press a button one or more times on the display after hitting the KVM switch will never fly so I've returned it. Maybe the problem was with the Viewsonic, but it doesn't matter, as I'm not about to replace the monitor. If I do replace the display, my next monitor will be at least 1920 x 1600 resolution, so this KVM won't scale to that resolution either (per the spec sheet).I do like the hot-key features, and the separate USB and KVM switching. I really wish this would have worked for me.
Nice keyboard but one button had to be pushed on hard to make work right out of the box, now others are developing the problem. Very frustrating.
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've owned this product for about a year now and felt compelled to write a review because of how frustrated I am with this product. I have AT&T DSL, and apparently, the AT&T DSL router has the same IP address as the Netgear router. It took several phone calls between Netgear and AT&T, but finally, this problem was resolved by designating specific DNS addresses to use (4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.1). Setup otherwise was relatively easy, and the router worked though it would intermittently not work, and I would have to reset the router (unplug it and plug it back in). At first, it would work for a few days, but now the router has to be reset at least once a day, and it's getting really annoying because the router is in the basement and my office is upstairs. I've already updated the firmware on this router and confirmed that the problem seems to be with the router rather than my DSL modem. Anyway, Netgear support was fairly responsive over email but they wanted me to adjust MTU's or packet sizes or something until the problem went away (at this point, what they were telling me to do was beyond my understanding, and the support people were only interested in telling me what to do rather than explaining what they thought was the problem). At this point, I've had it with the router, and I'm looking for a new one that just plain works.
This is a total piece of junk. I bought this for an online class and it didn't work. I had to return it. Basically, the sound quality was so poor (lots of crackling & background noise) that I couldn't hear my voice and couldn't use it for class.Do no buy this, unless you want to be disappointed!
I just bought two of these. Neither works in my camera or either SD reader to which I have access. Every other SD card I've tried works fine on all these devices. I have no idea what the problem is. Don't buy this product.
When my six and a half year old JVC gave out, after working perfectly for all those years, I started shopping for a new VCR. After comparison shopping I decided on the Sony SLVN900.After 96 days of only occasional use it stopped working-would not play or record and ate two brand new tapes. Finding no solutions on the Sony web site I called Sony. Their idea to reset the unit did not work so I called back and they agreed to do an exchange, for a refurbished unit, for $30. I now have $150 plus tax invested in a refurbished unit. Hopefully, this refurbished VCR is in like new condition inside but who knows. I have only had this second unit four days so the verdict is still out.The auto clock and channel preset did not work on the first one and does not work on the second one. With the fast rewind it is nearly impossible to stop the tape where I want it. Usually several tries are needed.On the remote the number keys only work when setting the timer. Otherwise, you have to scroll through all the channels. These keys only work with a Sony TV, not with any other brand. Keys on the remote are bit small and harder to use than other brands.Sony reps on the phone were great to deal with. But, with this experience I will not buy another Sony product.
A polarizing filter one of the best investments you can make for outdoor photography. A polarizing filter can darken bright blue skies and turn them a deep vivid blue. While this effect can be duplicated in software (though not nearly as simply as with a polarizer), a polarizing filter can also remove unwanted reflections from water and other shiny (non-metallic) surfaces and let you photograph things that may have been hidden by such reflections.The Opteka High Definition Multi-Coated Circular Polarizing Glass Filter appears to actually be a standard SINGLE-coated generic Chinese-made circular polarizing filter. You can tell it isn't multi-coated by looking at reflections on the filter's surface -- the strong, untinted reflection is the giveaway that there is no multi-coating present to increase transmission and help suppress problematic reflections. I would note that, according to all respected filter manufacturers, applying a single optical coating to both sides of the filter DOES NOT make a filter multi-coated. While this filter may be fine* for a bargain-priced generic circular polarizing filter (*UPDATE: it is actually NOT an acceptable circular polarizing filter at all - SEE BELOW), I find Opteka's claims of multi-coating on the packaging and in their descriptive copy to be quite objectionable.I forgot to mention that the rotating element for this polarizer fits extremely loosely within the fixed ring meaning you'll need to keep checking and adjusting it even when mounted on a non-rotating camera lens as it can easily move out of position.UPDATE 10/06/08: These filters are even worse than I imagined. I happened to test a couple of circular polarizing filters in my gear case and found that the light coming from the back of the Opteka filter is almost completely linearly polarized! The quarter wave plate layer of this filter is improperly manufactured and only partially circularly polarizes light (this depends on the wavelength or color of the light). The Opteka filter is in effect actually a LINEAR polarizing filter and this means that for users of modern SLRs, under some conditions, the Opteka filter may improperly affect your camera's auto-focus and auto-exposure as well as possibly introducing unwanted color shifts due to the nature of the defect. I can't recommend using this filter under any circumstances. Consider my rating reduced to ZERO stars.
I was willing to accept that sometimes it is difficult to find a clear frequency to tune to for the best sound, and I did get quite a bit of use from this device for nearly three years. However, the cable began to work loose from the housing almost as soon as I got it, and I have now given it up as trash since my iPod as been freezing up when I try to use the transmitter. Some might think that I should be happy with the three years of use, but I do hope for better construction.
I had hoped to get a replacement for my old MDR-W20G headphones, which now seem to be discontinued. Unfortunately, these headphones have a 13.5mm head, which I didn't notice when I purchased them. The MDR-W20G headphones have a 16mm diameter which gives way better bass response. So personally I wouldn't recommend these, since the bass is far inferior, although I do like the fact they're far more lighweight.
I didn't listen to the naysayers. After all, why would Nikon state that this case was for ALL of the following cameras (Coolpix 2200, 3200, 4100, 4600, 5600, 7600) if it was not true? Besides, everyone loves to gripe on the internet. In this case, they were right! I own the handy Coolpix 3200 and it is like trying to fit size 12 hips into a pair of size 10 jeans....you can do it but it's a struggle and you are afraid of breaking the zippers! Finally, the newer Coolpix Cameras are SMALLER than the older cameras so they should fit just fine in this NIKON camera case. In conclusion, if you own a 2200,3200, or 4100 - SKIP THIS ONE - Trust Me! Mine is going straight back to eBay. If you own the 4600,5600,or 7600 Coolpix Digital Camera, you will be thrilled with this custom case.
As others have stated on here, these are NOT coated, and WILL cause light reflections on your images. I ruined several great shots because of this filter. I just returned it, and will just spend real money on a B+W multi-coated filter. If you are just getting this as a lens protector, I'd recommend a lens hood instead.
This is a black string with a piece of elastic that's crimped into a circle tied to one end and attached to a little piece of round plastic with some mounting tape. $1.99? it should have been .01 (with 2.99 shipping). The tape came off after a day. And now it's sitting on my windowsill and sliding towards the trash bin. Even when I had it on the camera lens, it would clink and clank and get in the way. I'm just gonna put the lens cap in my pocket. I suggest you do the same with you $1.99.
This battery is built cheaply. The cover plate is coming apart and I can see the internal batteries through the opening. I figure I have to use some superglue to hold it together.Update: 12/14/08It also does not last very long. 3 months later and it is It is already DOA. Had to buy a genuine Apple battery to replace it already.
Good price. Product was as expected. Great item to have in every car. Wish I would have bought several more.
I read the good reviews and I read the bad ones. More good ones then bad ones so I decided to check this lock out for myself.Well, ya got this heavy cable, that yes, you can cut thru if you have cutters on hand, which people that are out to steal your unit have on hand, ya got this lock that they say is tamper proof, so someone messes with it and now you can't even unlock it tell you get help, so you have to leave it cause you got to be somewhere like class or work, and now your not in a very good mood.Now that I have one of these I am a bit confused. Everybody is talking about the cable and the lock and I saw where nobody mentioned the fact that this whole thing is tied to this little T shaped piece of steel that is stuck in this thin piece of either aluminum or plastic and all you have to do is grap it, pull up or down on the lock and it pulls right out with little effort. Sure, laptop is a little damaged, but the guy who just stole yours doesn't care one bit.As I said in another review, how do I know this, well, I stuck it in my ProBook 4730s which is the thin aluminum type on the side and when I picked it up wrong and grapped it by the lock, the weight of the laptop alone was enough to pull this thing right out, and all I had to do is tap the side of the laptop a bit to bend it back and you really can't even tell it was damaged.If you want to protect your unit, don't walk away from it, and as for this lock idea, it looks good to those that are not out to steal yours, but a joke to those that are.This lock design will slow down a theif about 5 seconds at the most, so if your 6 seconds away from yours, it's gone.PS>this is the only bad review I have written, so keep that in mind if you decide to check this lock thing out with buying one.
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....
When I opened the packaging an extremely strong, toxic smell hit me. It was so bad that I produced vomiting sensation. I started floor fan to blow off the smell at full speed. I played with it a little bit. I do not think that this thing will be steady even with Kodak Easy Share Cameras. It's hard to adjust camera angle and the most you can achieve is few degrees. I put the thing in the garage to avoid the smell. I realized that my hands smelled. I had to wash my hands thoroughly with soap to get rid of the smell. I don't know why so many people have given good ratings rating to this thing. What's wrong with their smell sense? Just in case if you are wondering I am not hypersensitive to smell at all. I wouldn't touch this product even if it was free.
The rating of 1 is simply due to the >$40 price. This frame is fine at $40. More than that and you would be better buying newer technology digital frames. Amazon prices can, and do, fluctuate wildly. Although posted at >$100 as of this review, I have purchased it at $40 in the last two weeks.This frame is outdated: it will NOT accept the new SDHC (high capacity) MMC cards and Coby has no firmware upgrades to do so.
This was literally the worse picture quality I have ever encountered in my entire life. Looking at myself on the screen was equivilent to wearing my mothers glasses whose vision nears 200/200. I couldn't even read the huge text on my shirt. The best part of the whole deal was returning it and getting something that resembled a camera. If you want a webcam and you are thinking about buying this one you may as well go stare at your reflection in the toilet bowl because that is about as functional as this camera. Do yourself a favor and stay far far away. Not to mention it felt like a giant eyeball was staring me down, kinda creepy really.
This router has major VPN issues. Check the Linksys forum for details.Basic routing functions seem to work ok.
Poor bass, clarity is great but not enough bass ruins these IEM's. Returned these and got the nuforce ne-7m, they sound nearly the same but with more bass without loosing the clarity. I'm no bass head either. filters will cost you money every few months, and the inserts go in deep in the canal.
I bought these hoping for a quality replacement for less money.the set I got leaked and got ink all over my printer and desk.
The case does what it is supposed to do, is useful in keeping the GPS unit from getting broken and should have been included with the GPS unit in the first place. The strap on the other hand came apart while I was attaching it to the GPS unit. Fortunately I didn't actually use it to cary the Tom Tom or I'd have a broken Tom Tom now. I tried to get a replacement from Tom Tom and they wouldn't even answer my my email. In short, The Strap is Crap! If you buy the case which comes with the strap, don't be foolish enough to use it.
I bought this router 5 months ago and it just went bad. My normal internet speeds are 20MBPS download / 4MBPS upload. Today my connection speed went down to 4 MBPS download / 1MBPS upload. After doing some troubleshooting I found that the router wasn't working correctly. As soon as I plugged my computer directly into my cable modem and got my full 20MBPS download / 4MBPS upload back. But when I plugged this router back into the modem my speeds went back down again. I tried several known good ethernet cables and ended up with the same results. For the time being(until I get a new wired router) I have my cable modem plugged into my wireless router and everything is working perfectly and I have my normal internet speeds back. I do not recommend this router to anyone looking for reliability.
the usb ports on this thing do not charge my iphone. they do seem to work with some other devices. i'm not sure i'd trust this thing not to fry something out while charging it through usb. the ac outlet seems to do okay, but when the inverter loses dc power it will not automatically switch to battery as you may hope. it will need to be shut down and then turned back on with battery mode on. sad.
este producto de pyro ads me salio defectuoso, es una mala compra creo es mejor gastar un poco mas en CANOPUS que en este producto tan malo, muestra pixeleada la imagen y trabado el video entrelazado. que mal
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.
I researched all USB thumb drives before I bought this, my first one. It has a nice form factor and sufficient capacity at the time. I figured I would have daily use for it, but it was eventually used only a few times a week.One day I dropped it, and not from a considerable height mind you, and the little button that slides the USB attachment out no longer "stuck" in the out position, which meant you had to hold it in place when you inserted it into an outlet. That was a minor annoyance. THEN after a few months, it failed on me for no reason whatsoever.Now, I am good with my products, and nothing ever fails on me that quickly UNLESS it's a faulty product. A friend bought the same thing and it too failed on him. If he told me he was buying it, I would've warned against it as I am warning you now. I like SanDisk, but this product is not good. Get a Cruzer Crossfire instead, preferably one that doesn't needs to be "pushed out".
I was told to just plug both ends of this thing in. One to my router the other to the computer. It doesn't work and the setup guide is rediculous. This is the biggest waste of money, buy a reputable brand who wouldn't put a piece of crap like this out on the market.
They shipping rate is not as advertised. It cost more than 8 of these batteries. Buyer beware.
The quality of the photos taken by this camera are abysmal. Outdoors, indoors, bright light, low light, it didn't matter. The only remotely acceptable images captured by this camera came after mounting the body to a tripod and shooting a nearby stationary object under controlled lighting. Hardly the advertised intended use.I returned the camera to the manufacturer, assuming I'd got a lemon. Without a word (or a refund of the shipping charges), Bushnell sent me a brand new replacement camera that won't turn on, even with brand-new batteries. I now get to call them yet again and perhaps this time I won't have to cough up the money to have it replaced.I hope that perhaps I just got unlucky twice and that I can get one that is as good as it sounds. If not though, if this is truly the quality of this camera, then I would seriously reconsider ever purchasing any Bushnell product again.
I bought the Maxell "Color CD-R Music" discs in 20-packs (PN: 034267-01/MDM), on sale, at a national drugstore chain. I bought them for copying voice and music from radio and audio cassettes, using a Sony RCDW500C CD recorder, which requires music disks. I had been using TDK Music CD-RWs, which have worked perfectly every time. The Maxell discs failed every time. The first 15-20 minutes on the disc seem all right, then the sound becomes muddled and distorted, sometime crashing entirely. I went back to the TDK discs, then copied them onto the Maxell discs using my PC. This seemed to work okay--but no better than much cheaper data CDs. I would not recommend the Maxell music discs for recorders requiring the music discs.
Great concept and idea, but the most important feature is not. This product does NOT tune stations very well. There are about 5 radio stations that I listen to, and I could only tune into 1 of them! I thought that it might be due to my location, so I tried it from home. There, I got 2 stations. It's not due to the signal quality from the radio stations because I have a receiver in the same room which was able to tune into those stations with NO problem. The antenna extension did NO good.This product is on it's way back to Amazon.
Well, I should have waited another week before reviewing this product. My last review was praising this MP3 player.This review is a complaint.After only 12 days the hard drive has frozen up, with no way to retrieve any of the information. I didn't bump it or drop it or hadle it rough, it just zonked out.I wasted about 30 hours total, getting all my CD's out, decoding and creating playlist files and burning the CD's to this machine and now its all gone. I have to start over. I'm going to see if I can reformat the drive and see if the machine isn't a total loss. If that doesn't work I'm going to return it.Just keep your receipts and warranty information in a safe place, you might need it for this MP3 player.
"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).
Ok up converting dvd player. Its attached via HDMI video but i think my xbox 360 does a better job! Also tray sticks. Needs an additional pull 1 time in 5 to come all the way out for loading and unloading. Sony has really fallen off as far as build quality goes.4-4-2012 update. Crap. 4 years old and tray will no longer come out without much assistance . Sorry I brought a Sony. Good thing is I learned my lesson. This was my last Sony purchase.
I have gone through a few digital cameras. My first was a Kodak. It took great pictures but was too big to just stick in my pocket. My next purchase was an Olympus. It was very compact with great feautres but took TERRIBLE pictures.Then I purchased the Sony DSCW90B. I like the size, but that is about it. 90% of the pictures I take do not come out well at all. Also, the lag time between pictures seems to be forever. It is way too slow to capture small children playing and wildlife. Since I purchased it a few months ago, I am stuck.
I was disappointed with this product. After about 3 good pictures the ink started fading and the picture color was bad. Alot of expense for only three good ink prints.
not that these aren't a good value, but i simply wasn't impressed with the sound. i realize it's about half of what you'd pay for a decent speaker but in the end what you get is flat and uninspired sound. i had them for about a day.
The wheel that turns the different colors for the flash broke after a week of having it. Which then defeats the purpose of the whole camera.
I bought this recorder in Nov. 2005 and immediately had to send it in for repairs because it would not load a VHS tape. You have to ship it to JVC for repairs and pay the cost of shipping ($17) even if it is under warranty. A month later I received the recorder back from JVC. It still had the same problem. I found that if I unplugged the recorder and plugged it back in I could then load and unload VHS tapes. I bought the recorder because at the price it offered the most features. I've encountered these other problems:Cannot edit out scenes on hard drive. You can do this only on DVD-RAM discs.You have to ship the product to JVC for repairs and pay the shipping costs, even if it is under warranty.Despite instructions to contrary, I was never able to copy a single program from a VHS; JVC support was of no help. I have to copy a whole tape and then edit out what I don't want.The printed manual often disagrees with the on-screen instructions, such as how to copy single programs from VHS. Neither appear to work.Misspelled words in the on-screen menu, perhaps because the product was made in China.The JVC cannot change be programmed to change to cable channels above 999, so all my digital cable HD programs have to be programmed manually. JVC offers no firmware upgrade.Poor customer phone support. Their phone help knew less about the machine than I did and often gave me wrong information.I wish I had spent a little more money and got a better machine. I would not buy another expensive JVC product because of their poor customer support and repair facilities.
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.
While this adapter is listed as Mac compatible (for mice and keyboards, I suppose), I was not able to use it with my new headset and a Mac. I tried it on four different Mac models, all of different vintages (G4 iMac, G4 iBook, Dual G4 1.25 GHz PowerMac, Quad Xeon Intel Mac Pro), but they all said they couldn't use this adapter for headsets. It's not that I couldn't pair my headset with the adapter, it's that the Mac refused to even attempt to connect when I clicked the Headset button in the Bluetooth Connection Assistant program. Get the DBT-120 instead. Even though I'd rather have gotten a Bluetooth 2.0 adapter for the speed, range and battery life, if it doesn't work those features won't do you any good.
What a waste of money. Try buying something else. This lasted me only a couple of months.
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.
I used this little printer/scanner/copier with pleasure for two years. Its quality and speed were very adequate for home use. I was greatly disappointed when it quit, indicating that it had a paper jam when no paper jam existed. HP telephone support repeated the steps offered on HP's website, and then tried to sell me a new or refurbished printer. No repair offered. My previous HP printer lasted about 10 years, so after this experience I'm now uneasy about buying an HP printer again.
I recently ordered this Netgear router and was so excited when it arrived. Unfortunately, there were a few issues with installation that proved to be extremely challenging. First was- theres no installation manual included. It only comes with a disc. Not a problem (except smart wizard installation of the router via disc only works on a PC if you ALREADY HAVE INTERNET ACCESS!!! and u have a dvd player that works on your computer) I called their customer service (twice) and was REALLY disappointed on both calls. The first time I called Customer Service I found they were unable to assist me until the product had been completely registered (a 30 minute phone call) and then when I called back as I was still having problems based on what I'd been told- they took another 7 minutes re-confirming my personal info before answering a simple "yes" or "no" question. I ended up having to "wing-it". I later found out you only get 90 of phone support free and thats why they were so concerned about registration info- but c'mon!Overall- its a very mediocre product and ridiculously horrible customer service.
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.
Bought a package of ten and probably will not use them due to the extremely tightfit of the trays. Tried pushing the middle in, pulling on the CD edges (not a good move).CDs nicely snap in but have fun getting them out of the trays. Perhaps it is me but I triedmany ways to safely complete the task. I gave up and ate the transaction.I will never buys these again.
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?
The radio was never good; the phone was often staticky and the clock has officially died after about a year. Not recommended.
Bought this product many many years ago and it made perfect popcorn every time. The concentrator cups would last around 15 times each. In September 2008 I purchased two Presto Power Poppers as replacement for myself and my mother after our original Presto poppers developed cracks. We each use this popper about 5 times a week. Both of these new poppers got holes and scorched the concentrator cup and melted the plastic lid the first time we used it. This plastic bowl and lid is MUCH thinner than our original. It makes me very sad they have cheapened this product to the point it is no longer usable. WOULD NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER AND WILL PROBABLY RETURN THESE!
The cord frayed within the first 2 days of use. It is as big of a hunk of junk as the last one.
Bought this tv less than two years ago, and all of a sudden it won't turn on...We don't watch that much tv, so its not as if we ran it into the ground, the thing still looks brand new!Before this tv, I had a crappy Emerson 13" that I purchased at Walmart for $70, and it lasted me over 10 years without fail, broken buttons and all!I'm sad to find out that other people have had the same problem with this Samsung model...I will take their advise and not purchase a Samsung tv again!!!
I bought this lens based on the reviews that I read here. I shoot weddings in a professional context, and own both L and non-L lenses, including the 50mm 1.4 and the 85mm 1.8 that are in a similar price bracket.I really wanted this lens to be great, because a light, 135mm 2.8 lens that was sharp would mean that I could hand-hold in situations that I couldn't with a 70-200 f4, or even a 70-200 f2.8. Unfortunately, I can't give it a good review.I found this lens to be far from sharp, it was not contrasty like the 50mm 1.4 or 85 1.8, and it did not work well with my 40D's white balance - all the photographs taken through this lens looked reddish and too dark. It is light and it is a 2.8, so if you want the focal length for casual shots and if the fact that the image quality is not up to a pro's standards doesn't matter so much to you, then definitely go for it. But if you are purchasing this lens because you think it will produce really good photographs, you're in for a let-down.If I can get my hands on another version of the lens (in case mine was a defective one), I'll update this review.
I bought this unit for Christmas and by February it shorted out. Amazon only warrants it for 30 days so I had to send it back to Samsung for repair. They held it for 6 weeks supposedly waiting for parts, this is the manufacturer mind you, and after numerous calls they wanted to send me a refurbished unit in replacement of mine. I refused wanting a refurbished unit as I know they usually are junk and my unit was brand knew. Samsung refused to send me a new unit and indeed sent a refurbished unit. And quess what? The refurbished unit arrived with all the buttons on the face pushed into the case and not working! Big surprise? After several more calls to Samsung and ready to call the Better Business Bureau they agreed to send me a new replacement unit of similar style.As for the unit itself, the sound was very good and the features were great for the price. If you are lucky and don't have to send it out for repair this might be a very good sounding unit for the price but if you do need repairs good luck.
This put in many more scratches than it took out. Since this data CD has very valuable data on it, I'll try a different brand completely. While I had only a couple of data blocks that were unreadable before, now there is data missing everywhere. Terrible product.
This camera has some wonderful features, especially for the price. However, the big down fall is Fuji failed to incorporate an optical viewfinder. This makes it nearly impossible in very bright conditions (like the Arizona sun) and dark conditions (any indoor activity with low lighting) to see what you are shooting. You can point and re-take as many times as you need, but I missed too many shots this way. This was my third digital camera, and I returned it because although the prints were beautiful and clear, and I loved the zoom, it wasn't worth sacrificing my compositions for. I played with all the controls to try and adjust, but the only solution was either a tripod or bring your own lighting. I exchanged it for a Canon and am very pleased with it. It has less features and zoom, but at least I can set my picture up the way I want it, the first time. I do miss the XP picture card though- that was extremely fast download and shutter time.
I was replacing the automatic antenna on my mother-in-law's car and found that the Metra universal automatic antenna replacement (which lasted a whole 2 days before crapping out) came with a male end. The car antenna jack was also male as well. I temporarily bound the two ends together by winding a copper wire around the center of the plugs, ran electrical tape around this, and then covered the outside with aluminum foil (for shielding) and taped the entire assembly. It wasn't the way I wanted it but it worked great until I found this adapter.I purchased the double ended female cable so I could connect the two male ends. I am not sure what they made this cable from but it doesn't work at all! In fact, the signal actually got worse when I used this adapter cable. I got a stronger signal when I left the car antenna unplugged! I wound up going back to the rigged way before and left it. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!
I need to return this product because it has an unreadable LCD- it charged correctly, but the readouts are unreadable.
I ordered this to have a wall charger for an ipod touch (3rd generation). The package says its for an iPod, but the cord says its for an iPhone. So it does not work. Its so cheap that I'm gonna bother returning it.
Back in April of last year I went looking for a LCD and first tried out the Olevia which was returned immediately, I then bought the Sceptre LCD which has been fantastic. Below is part of a review I wrote on the AVS Forum website. I think it touched on all the shortcomings of the Olevia.Sceptre 30" vs. Syntax Olevia 30" the results are in....I see there are a few threads with folks asking and comparing the Sceptre LCD at (...) and the Syntax Olevia LCD. I had the Olevia for a week and I just got the Sceptre yesterday. I think I'm the only one who's had both, so here is my experience that I posted on one of the threads. I hope this will help those wondering which one to buy. If you don't want to read the results, Olevia sucks and the Sceptre is great so far.-------------------------I went looking for a LCD at a good price. It had to have PAL support since I'm going to use it overseas. Found 2 options, Sharp and Olevia. Sharp 22" was expensive and was only EDTV, so did some research on Olevia. Well there really wasn't any info out there at all. They mostly do motherboards, LCD is a new venture for them.Here is my experience... The spec's on the Olevia were nice on paper, the price was right....Setup was easy, my wife did it while I was at work. My first thought was that the brightness wasn't very good. So I did some adjusting and got it to look alright, but still not thrilled. I hooked up my Toshiba DVD via component input and played a few movies. Traffic, Finding Nemo, Usual Suspects, LOTR, Final Fantasy, COPS, and a few others. Finding Nemo looked the best, and I just credit that with the fantastic job that they did making the movie in the first place. The reds were really overblown everytime, and it was still not the best brightness. The listed contrast ratio is 700:1 when I originally bought it, now I see it's up to 750:1 and I wonder how they came to that conclusion, I figure it's more like 400:1 in reality. Overall color, contrast, and brightness are subpar.The quality of the remote was the dealbreaker for sure. The volume would change when hitting the channel button, the volume would increase when you hit the down volume regularly. When I pressed track forward on my DVD remote it would change the volume too!! When that happen I knew that using my Sony commander remote wouldn't make a difference. The remote on the Olevia is absolute junk, they must have spent $1 on making it. The 2 items that drove me to return it was when switching from DVD (via Y, Pb, Pr) to the TV input the screen went PINK with a couple lines of static (I could hear the TV audio)! The only solution was to turn it off and on. Then I e-mailed Syntax Olevia with my problems to see what they would say, my message got bounced.....I hope this review will help people make a decision whether or not to buy the Olevia (I had the 30" not that makes a difference compared to the 27"). I did some more reading and found the Sceptre Naga III ....It has PAL support and Sceptre is an respected LCD monitor manufacturer. Dell offers their monitors on their website and last year Wired magazine rated their 17" LCD TV as a best buy.....So from my experience with the Olevia and the Sceptre, the Sceptre is a far better LCD. It's not even close IMO, so if I were you I'd scrap plans for the Olevia and buy the Sceptre. And for the record, I'm not just comparing as joe schmo, I'm an engineer and work in non-linear video editing and photography.
I bought the Rio Forge 256 Sport as a Christmas present for my 13-year-old daughter. I liked the fact that it used flash memory with no moving parts to break. It is also expandable with an SD card, but I never tried it. I paid $135 from Amazon at the time.She used it happily for four months. It only "crashed" once with a weird memory error that wasn't obvious to reformat, but I figured it out somehow.Last night she told me it was broken; the VOLUME DOWN button wouldn't work. UP worked fine, but she couldn't turn the volume DOWN. I knew the unit was out of the 90-day warranty so I opened it. I found the volume-down switch separating from the circuit board. Rio wants $99 to replace it, so I'm going to try my best to fix it. Either way, I'll never buy another Rio product.I gave the unit one star since the cost of ownership in my experience is about $30/month.
Add another E18 error code complaint to the list! I purchased the camera about a year ago, and have had the E18 error for about the last 2 months. The camera will intermitently freeze up and not work at all, just beep at you and give you an error code E18. I've tried all the recommended fixes from the compressed air to the alignment twist. Nothing seems to keep it functioning for more than a few shots. Canon wants nothing to do with the fix, and estimates repairs between $150 and $200. Save the headaches, and buy another camera from a different manufacturer!
I found this page of reviews for the Toshiba DVD player SD-3980-SU2 and thought I would add my own review, even though it's an older product. My Toshiba DVD player died after playing about 20 movies. The DVD player will not load the DVDs and then gives a message that the DVD is an incorrect disk. Who knew that all of the movies were printed on incorrect DVD,s?I searched online for ways to fix the DVD player. I ran across several sites that said "Toshiba will replace the product IF AND ONLY IF it has a SU2 at the end of its product number" and "Call Tech Support at 1-800-631-3811 to get a replacement DVD player". I don't know where these folks found this information but it isn't accurate. I called Toshiba and asked about replacement of my DVD player. I was told Toshiba does not/did not replace failed players with that model number.I will never purchase another Toshiba product based on the performance of this DVD player.
I have owned 4 Microsoft Wireless desktops and the Desktop 7000 is the most expensive and also the worst. I tried two sets of the Desktop 7000 and the mouse will not stay connected. I tried three different computers. I attempted to use it with XP, Vista, and 7. NO LUCK. Works for about 2 mins, then disconnects, then reconnects. I tried the tranceiver button on the back; tried reboots; tried with most recent software; tried with no software; tried with new batteries; tried with different brand batteries; tried moving the mouse closer to the tranceiver. Finally, I decided to try support, but the site is down, lol. I thought peeps were joking about the space bar being hard to depress, but they are not. It is not manufactured quite right so the button hangs up just a little, making it hard to depress. Also they padded the wrist rest part, but it will break down in no time, very cheap padding. Please, save your self a head ache or two. Buy something, anything else. Also note the mouse is designed for your wrist to be side ways to the mouse, not on top. This is good for your wrist, but stresses your fingers with the odd angles.
Among the 4 wireless cards in my mixed home network, the Linksys WPC11 has proven to be the least reliable. It's had a tendency to lose connection with the base station (Microsoft MN-500) at random intervals (typically 1-2 drops every 6 hours).Bear in mind, this is a sample size of one. It may simply be a faulty unit.Overall, I've had good results with Linksys products.
I bought this based mainly on its looks; it is by far the best looking small MP3 player on the market today. The bad side is that it has very bad sound quality on MP3 and on WMP formats, on top of that it has developed a annoying habit of turning itself off at random times when i took it back to the BestBuy that i got it from the person at the returns desk told me that i was the third person in a month to take one back with the same problem
I'am an avid photographer that shoots about 15 rolls per month, and I can honestly say this is kodak's worst film. If you want to save money, and don't want to blow up your pics past the standard 4x6 I guess it's ok. If you are taking serious pics that are inportant to you, and wish to blow them up stay as far away from this film as possible. This film has way too much grain, and coloures are washed out. Best bet for that special weding or moment spend a coupple of more bucks and buy kadak royal gold 400 or 1000 you will be veary impressed.
If you are buying this thinking that you will be able to use this to mount your Magellan into another car, forget it. Don't be fooled. Basically when you buy a Magellan you get the unit, a mounting cradle, and a mounting arm. The mounting arm attaches to your windshield with a suction cup. The mounting cradle then semi permanently mounts to that mounting arm. This cradle allows for easy insertion and removal of the Magellan unit. If you buy this all you are getting is the cradle. Without an arm this is a worthless piece of plastic. Not even a very pretty piece of plastic that could serve as a Christmas ornament..
Doesn't work with my transmitter, don't know why, will try to get some technical help. But will work with another transmitter though.
Only one connection worked. But it is so delicate that if you move a little the quality was degrading. I could not even close the outlet. Luckilly my bookshelf is hiding it. Once it works the quality is good.
For those who aren't aware, and I was one of them, this TV does not come ready to view right out of the box. The TV is terrific, with a great HD picture, vibrant colors, and looks better than my main 65" Mitsubishi HD TV in the family room.This one was picked to replace the bedroom model and so far, it's proven to be the right choice in terms of quality and value. I'm a Directv customer, so what I have to say about self-installing might prove helpful to others considering the task ahead.Once the TV arrived, I hooked it up directly to the satellite-in port using the coax cable connection coming directly from the dish. Wrong choice and no picture. Next, thinking the old conversion box would suffice, I went that route with the same results as before. Realize, that I already have a 5 LNB dish and a functional HD/DVR operational with my main viewing TV so I thought I was okay to add on to what was already in place.Finally, I called Directv and learned that one has to get their special HD20 conversion box ($99) and pay an additional $20 processing fee. Fine, but in order to get a technician to come out, the wait would have been several days if not weeks because of the demand realized recently by Directv having added up to 70+ HD channels. It seems, many folks are wanting to convert and all at the same time.So, I elect to self-install with Directv sending me 'everything I needed' to set up the new HD configuration. Not exactly. The Regza has 3 HDMI ports, which stands for High Definition Media Interface and are very similar to USB ports on your home computer. The HD conversion box from Directv also comes with a special small, lipstick sized filter, that must be attached to your main connection out of the wall and sandwiched between that and your TV's 'Satellite IN' coax port.Directv does not include a HDMI cable to interface with your HD box and the TV which is the preferred way to go for maximum picture quality. I had to figure that one out on my own after several frustrating attempts to use the old red-yellow-white plug in cables to do the job. Next, it was off to Best Buy to buy the HDMI cable for $59 (6' long size), connect it to the named ports on the box and TV, then call Directv to have them walk me through the final stages of authorization, setting up the remote, providing them all the serial numbers on the box, and access card, before finally getting the on-screen prompts to complete the process.You'll have to jump through some hoops but the end result is nothing short of spectacular! I haven't seen a quality picture similar to the Regza anywhere, including the various store models. Hopefully, this advisory will help you eliminate some of the angst I went through in getting the TV operational.UPDATE: (3 years or so, later) The TV quit working. No picture, sound only and an aggravated owner which would be..me. I took it to a TV/Video repair place who said a video board had blown out but they would replace it by ordering the new board and getting the TV back to operational. That was 3 months ago. The TV has now been deemed broken beyond reasonable repair cost, i.e., I was told it would be cheaper to buy a new unit than repair this one. "Toshiba TVs are the ones we work on the most", was the bland comment of the attending technician. Then he added, "And the ones we usually advise folks to buy a replacement rather than fix".Buyer beware. Fair or not, I've taken this brand name OFF my consideration list for future purchases.
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...
I've owned two pair, and both have thus far developed shorts in the cabling despite careful handling. Next time I'll just spend the extra money and get Shure or Sennheiser headphones.
after about 5 trips to the gym one side is no longer working. did not get what I paid for! do yourself a favor and buy something else.
I cannot have this hub connected to my Dell PC when I reboot as my PC will not boot up at all when it is connected. While it could be a PC issue, I find it interesting that I don't experiencing the problem when the hub is not connected. I previously had the 4 port Cyberpower USB2 hub and loved it, but I did not have enough ports for all of my peripherals, however, I have come to regret this purchase. Again, it could be my PC or maybe I have a defective hub, but I sure wouldn't buy this hub again.
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 am disappointed to find out that you have to download more software before you can use this product with a smartphone as the description implies. Deluo customer service was useless. Plus I stood in the middle of a parking lot with a clear blue sky and it did not connect to a satellite. It did work eventually, either way I am sending it back.
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.
If you own an HP and/or Compaq (both owned by HP) beware. The chip will most likely not work. Merchant advised me to try a Kingston brand, jury is still out on that one.
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.
Agree with other reviewers. Mine started going haywire within a couple of months. I bought it at a club warehouse. I will be replacing it shortly. I've done the same thing, moving the plugs around. For awhile that worked, but no more. GE, what's the problem?
Had this camera for a little over a year and it's a piece of junk. From day one it has never worked right. At least 90% of the time it locks up when I turn it on; the red LED light stays on and I have to open the battery door for thirty seconds to reset the camera. Sometimes when I change modes it locks up. I have no confidence that it will work when I turn it on. When it does &quot;boot up&quot; correctly I jump for joy (is this how it's suppose to be?). This thing also uses a lot of power, my 1800ma NiMh batteries (4 AA) only lasts about 25 pics at medium resolution and small image size. It's a shame because this camera is constructed well (metal case), takes terrific pictures (when it works), zoom is great, LCD screen is very clear for it's size, uses easy to get CompactFlash cards and batteries. It's out of warranty right now and I don't think it's worth trying to repair so it'll get tossed into the rubbish can; what a waste! Maybe I just got a lemon when I bought it but I will never buy another Minolta digital camera again, this S304 really tarnished Minolta's reputation in my books. I won't tell everyone &quot;don't buy it&quot;......it's up to you, maybe you won't get a lemon like I did.
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!!!
After two accidents with Olympus Stylus cameras (not the camera's fault, but my kids), I went to Target to purchase yet another one (the third in six months). The clerk recommended this Minolta - all of the same features of my Olympus, but it didn't have the slide front that can often become damaged on the Olympus. I went for it, and I've regretted it ever since. Every time I put my eye up to the viewfinder to take a picture something is wrong. I have to put the camera down and look through it once again to get a green "ready" light. Otherwise, it won't let you take the picture. Once you take a picture, you have to wait at least 30 seconds before taking another. I have missed so many good shots. This one is going on Ebay, and I'm switching back to Olympus!
This player was awesome... for the 12 days it worked! Then it crashed & even windows wouldn't recognize it. After scouring the internet for a solution I learned this is a common feature of the Zen V Plus. I wish I had know before I gave it to my son as a gift. Even the support team at creative agreed it was time for a new zen... I'm thinking ipod instead. Maybe in the near future Creative Labs will work out the glitches, but I won't be purchasing another of their products soon. It really is too bad because it could be a really cool toy, it's relatively reasonably priced & the software was very easy to work with. If you ignore this, good luck but don't say you weren't warned. If you're determined to own a Zen wait a few months until they can fix the quirks.
I bought these with the hope they would be an improvement over the $15.00 pair of Koss earbuds I've been using for five years. They are inferior to the cheap Koss in every respect.The bass is nonexistent. The Koss, by comparison, produces fine, smooth, deep and defined bass. The E2C is not even robust enough to counteract normal household sounds, let alone the noise floor you'd find on your typical airliner or office building. I tried for a better fit in the ear canal as the manual stated, with no success.The isolation is marginal at best. I've been using the squishy-foam earpieces on the Koss earbuds, and they block a good amount more of the ambient sound than do the E2C. I experimented with every earpiece option and size for the E2C and did not find anything in the box that approached the isolation of the Koss.The midrange is very detailed, but analytical. The E2C sounds a lot like a horn midrange or tweeter from the old Klipsch school of design. Efficient, a bit horn-ish and detailed, but certainly not good enough to justify the expenditure, especially considering the lack of bass.I returned the E2C and would not consider another Shure product because every other earbud in their line is more expensive. I would consider paying up to $100.00 for a pair of earbuds with better bass than the $15.00 Koss model, with slightly better detail in the midrange and highs, and/or better isolation. I purchased a pair of Sony MDR-EX51LP for about $50.00 at Best Buy, and they are going back to the store. They have no better midrange or highs, less bass, and less isolation than the Koss. I also just spent about an hour at the Bose store listening to their $100.00 earbuds. They have excellent, natural sound quality, but they have no isolation qualities and do not play loudly enough to justify their price. (This is not the primary consideration, but I listen to a lot of quiet music, and without isolation I'm not convinced the Bose would play loudly enough to be heard over the rumble of an airliner.) I intend to listen to some of the higher-end Koss models, up to and including their $100.00 retail model, since I have been so impressed with their $15.00 model. I do not work for Koss, or any other stereo equipment manufacturer, I listen to everything from acoustic solo violin and solo vocals to hip hop and metal. Good luck!
I would not recommend this card for use as your primary TV and/or even for recording video. Even with my Intel Core2 Extreme and 8GB of 800MHz RAM, this card produces choppy video. It may not be annoying to some, but it is to me. I would recommend getting an external USB device for a TV tuner.
My wife and I have used several of these batteries and have found all to be lacking in battery life. Two of the three we own run out of juice after only 15 minutes of shooting time. 15!
I thought the sound would be loud. I could have this thing turned up to max and still be able to talk on the phone.You get what you pay for and it's worth shelling out a few more bucks to get the stereo surrond sound I thought I was getting.
Product seemed good - installed easy and went through setup. But doesn't have drviers to make it work for Windows XP. I tried to contact manufacturer which isn't possible. I even searched web for over an hour for a driver that would make it work - couldn't find one. So for the one I bought, and the driver CD that came with it, it is completely useless. Plan on returning if I still can and have already ordered another one from a different manufacturer that works fine.
I ordered a sigma lens the same time I ordered the filterand the wrong size filter arrived 52mm instead of 58mm the lens size for the filterI sent it back and they credited my account. need to tighten up QC double check your order before clicking on it
I did not get the 4-in-1 RCA/S-video cable. Instead, all I got was a regular RCA cable.
This is amp is a joke 100% . If you are reading this review please do not waste your money and time. I am very disappointed a company would sell something so cheap and for being a 1400 watt amp it takes two 10 fuses i might push 200 watts if that. you may think the amp is sexy looking but if you buy this and pick it up it feels hollow and very light weight . if you buy it and read this review once you install you will look back and say why did i get this?
I ordered this product because it said that it was a universal charger. I have an Apple ipod 160GB but the chargers that I bought don't charge the battery. I suppose the price of the chargers are too good to be true.
This is an awful CD player. We got the first one for our four year old and put it on top of the bookcase in her room (no one touches it but Mom and Dad). The CD player quit working after three days. The second one lasted four months, but now the CD player will not power up. I expected much better. And of course, because it's been four months, we can't return it. Save yourself the headache!
This is the original equipment battery for a T60. Same power (5200 mAh), same fit, same finish, same everything as the original battery. Works great. Computer doesn't complain about aftermarket battery. UPDATE - After only six months, this battery is starting to die. The T60's built-in battery diagnostics now says the battery is "poor" and ready to die. I've treated the battery well, following all instructions and computer settings for optimal battery life to no avail. The battery seems like an OEM battery, but works like aftermarket junk.
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.
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.
Despite all the bad reviews I read for various Monster Cable products, I bought one of these cables. What a mistake. The RCA plug flanges kept working loose shortly after purchase. The first time I tried to gently squeeze them back together, one broke, only to reveal the cheap metal used in the connector. Now it's loose all the time. So I'm replacing it with a Belkin AV20500-15 cable, available right here at Amazon for about 1/4 the price of Monster. Thankfully I chose other brands for all my other home theater cables (digital coax, optical, speaker) . Avoid all Monster Cables. All overpriced, all mediocre quality. Do your research, you'll see I'm not alone.
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.
Too much money paid for a product that could have been an integral part of the battery charger that came along with the camera. It should have been designed by Pentax just like the AC Adapter that comes along with a standard video camera. I'm not sure if it was a flawed design, or, a marketing ploy by Pentax motivated by profit. I tend to believe it was the latter.
Toshiba is "recalling" this DVD player due to poor HDMI performance. Visit their website:http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/select customer supportand then updates/notices.The SD-5960 will be in the pop up window.
I found these a total waste of money. The polarising filter glued itself to the UV filter & could not be removed. I bought a cheap Starblitz Uv filter for 22 euros which worked pefectly. I eventually separated the filters & tried the polarising filter on my Hoya UV filter. It glued itself immediately to the UV filter & cannot be removed!! I did not have this problem with previous Hoya filters.It got 1 star only because I clicked that by mistake!
I bought this product several months ago now and have only gotten it to work ONCE ! I have my house networked wirelessly using all Linksys products - routers and wireless PCMCIA cards, with cable modem and a network HP laserjet printer. However, whereas everything else works fine, my laptop network card hasn't worked. I am totally frustrated with it and considering getting another card - maybe Netgear, which certainly has much better reviews than Linksys. My single concern is if this card will work with the Linksys wireless router.Anyways, I do not recommend the Linksys Network PC Card v.3 product since it has proven to be quite unreliable to me and many others as reviewed here.
I bought HP laptop after researching a lot, I wanted to make sure that $1500.00 that I am spending is well worth. I bought ZD8000 and it had wireless card problems. Broadcom card wasn't detecting network, so they replaced "3" laptops back to back with same problem!Finally, I took dv8000t. It looked good in begining but I started to notice keyboard goes on Caps lock itself, and to get it back to normal, I either have to keep pressing cap's key for 15 minutes or more - until it gets back otherwise turn off the computer and than turn it on again. You can't even restart or open any program when it happens. Its getting worse and worse day by day. Missing keystrokes is just another matter.Another thing is Fan. In begining week, computer stayed cool, fan hardly came on, and now it stays on most of the time, computer gets warm, while playing video game, fan constantly stays on and starts making noise, it happens when visiting flash site or anything contain flash comes on.Crappy Built quality - Color on Speaker cam on in 4 months!! It simply started with small dot and with in about 2 week it expanded well over inch.Simply I think My $1500.00 is wasted, hp seems to can't fix this issue looking at few other buyer's comments.Stay Away from DV8000 or DV5000 as both have keyboard problems.
Doesn't scan, doesn't feed. Doesn't accept software that is for scanning. Doesn't come with appropriate scanner software. I was surprised. We use a lot of HP products and generally have been satisfied. This one is the exception. It really is trash. $700 down the toilet. Tha's what I paid from Amazon. As you can see these now cost less, and I can understand why. Still a lower price for something that doesn't work is no bargain.
I won't harp on the fact that mine went dead within an hour of using it requiring me to call customer support (at my expense) and download new software to get it up and running again. I Bought mine to listen to downloaded newscasts and music on my way to work. It's fine walking down the street but on the bus or wherever there is any external noise you can't even hear the thing! I read reviews about this product here and there before I bought it. People mentioned the low volume which I didn't think would be a problem because I have sensitive ears to begin with. But, I hear music coming out of the headphones of the person sitting in the seat behind me with their ipod or whatever drowning out what I am listening to! I've tried a couple different headphones as well as boosting the EQ. This thing just ain't got it! If it is not loud enough to hear in these situations what good is it? I have considered buying some of the more expensive ear-plug type in-ear headphones like shure but they are quite expensive and I would probably rather buy another player that works in the first place. This is maybe a good player for someone who lives in solitude or in the country where it is quiet. Not for us city dwellers.
I bought these because a friend of mine bought a pair of Logitec or Creative noise canceling headphones that were awesome. These are not awesome. The materials are cheap. The earphone portions are uncomfortable, and apparently they are made for a child's head because my small to average sized head is still uncomfortably squished. The best (read: worse) part is that they don't work. They don't cancel anything. I've tried a couple of other brands so I do know what to expect.In the case of these, I expected a lot more.
The end of the stupid thing broke off inside my projector and there's no way of getting it out. The the whole cable is cheaply made and doesn't look anything like the picture.
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Sorry to say I've tried 3 different brands of recharged cartridges from Amazon and none of them are close to performance of a new one from Dell. They cost approx half the price of a new one but don't last half as long. And the quality of the print is fuzzy and faint. Now if Amazon could find a way to offer a reduced price on new cartridges from Dell, that would be really neat. They seem to have the market locked up like the old fair trade marketing strategy. All the retailers have to sell at the same price.
Thse IEM sound very good,very accurate,good tonal balance.They block out noise as advertised. The company is very helpful at letting you try different tips ,so that you can find out what is most comfortable for you. They must get a good seal for you toget any bass and get good noise rejection.The only downside if you use these dayly is the expensive filters and ear tips.I dont use them alot,they are mainly for trips,and mowing the grass.In thse uses they block the noise without having to turn up the volume to ear damaging levels!I rate them as a 4 because of the associated cost of the tips and filters $15 a set!.The company really needs to reduce the prices on these items.
I bought this item from a major computer store, and I couldn't be more disappointed. Setup was difficult initially as it kept prompting me for the Windows XP disk (I don't have it, I have a company computer), so I got the drivers from the website and got it running. After playing around with it, I got it working on my home stereo. The sound was marginal at best. In my car, though, it was much worse. I tried many stations, and the signal was extremely weak on all stations. I have a transmitter for my XM radio, and the difference between the two is huge. The problem is not with my radio or with broadcast frequencies, it seems to me that the signal coming from the iTrip is just extremely weak and works best when the unit is literally "right on top" of the antenna (not possible in a car). Save your money.
This thing is garbage. I originally had a client buy it, but we couldn't get Quick VPN to work right back then. I got the unit in the end, and it worked for a year or so.Then all of a sudden the diag light started flashing and the unit stopped working. I reset it and updated the firmware. That completely toasted it, and i had to reload the firmware with TFTP.Then there were the notorious MTU problems. Ident is still not filterable in the new firmware, among other shortcomings. You have to forward the port to nowhere manually.Finally, got it to work again for a couple of hours with the new firmware before the diag light started flashing again, and this pathetic router failed again. Now, it's going in the trash.I read that these have a CMOS battery inside them, which can cause problems and is not user-replaceable. If that's true, it's funny how none of the other old, cheap routers i have used ever had any trouble with that. Right now, my old, cheap D-Link router had to take the place of this overpriced trash.Marketing this model as a small-business router is nothing more than a joke...
My parents bought this amp for my birthday a while back and it packed A LOT of punch for about 3 days until it died for no reason. Amazon replaced it for nothing and the next one died after a week. Not cool :(
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
This has been the worst printer we have owned. Do not by this if you ever have intentions of printing envelopes. You can hand write them before you can get one to actually feed and print correctly. Junk!
While this product will work with your older Ipods it will not work with any iphone model and will not charge them.
Is this a good product? That's speculative... The old IT philosophy of FAST/CHEAP/Reliable applies here. This one falls into just the cheap category though. If I have to goto the box and flip a switch or power it off for some reason on a regular basis than reliability is blown.I bought one of these for myself and my parents to make life simple and less configuration time for me. For my parents its fine except I have to support it since LINKSYS does not. I am over their place once a month because the network goes down, due to the router. I have to reset the device for it to get its IP address back from the ISP, Which is unacceptable. I should only have to reset dhcp on the router, not reset the router. Why it is like this? I on LINKSYS list to call back so I'll tell you next year.Someone said something about power fluctuations causing problems. I test all outlets where ever I setup servers and regular client pcs. All COMPUTER devices SHOULD have a power-strip and if the power flux is to much than stick a UPS there and have all devices connect. So it is NOT a possibility. Its just MASS production. Most LINKSYS equipment works great for about 6months to a 1 year. Then after that it either dies or dies.I could rant some more on this product(port issues, 1 configuration method, VPN support!?, NAT bug, heat, locking, etc.) but the gist is the router is good for 70 to 100 dollars. It is trying to do something that you would normally pay at LEAST 2000$. Myself I sold my router for an old p-75 and put linux on it and made it do all the same stuff(with more options). Which destroyed my whole purpose for getting the router, configuration time. The funny thing is my network runs alot faster since I got the lnksys out?
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.
This unit has a Menu button that does not function with the iPod. In fact, this remote does not allow you to navigate on the iPod at all!If you were expecting a remote control for your iPod keep dreaming. The fact that Apple would attempt to sell this item to iPod owners is shameful.
Like others, I assumed that other reviewer's failed microwaves were coincidince or maybe misuse of the product in some way. I never would have thought that this would destroy my microwave. To me it seems absolutely incredible that this product can even be sold.To be fair, it did make two quality bowls of popcorn before destroying my microwave on the third attempt. My microwave gave my an H97 error code which translates to damaged magnatron.My advice: it seems to work on some microwaves. (based on others reviews So if your microwave isn't worth more than around $25, then give it a try. If you have a newer microwave, like I did, I wouldn't gamble on it.
This product will not charge an ipod nano that was purchased this Christmas. The manufacturer's website is not accessible and their toll free number for customer service tells you to go to their website for help. This must be an old product that is not compatible to the new ipod's even though the product description says it is. Be aware of this if you are considering purchasing this product.
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.
I had wanted to get a refill package for my Epson Picture Mate Charm ..... (btw I absolutely love that little printer) ..... and ordered Picture Mate print pack T5570. IT WAS THE WRONG ONE! I unfortunately did not notice the mistake until AFTER I had opened the envelope for the cartridge in that pack. So I'll have to throw it out now. Fortunately, I can use the 100 pieces of photo paper that came with the package in my Picture Mate Charm.The correct refill package for the Picture Mate Charm is T5896. Since you usually will have discarded the box with this crucial info on it, I suggest that you stick a note on your little printer with the refill code T5896 to help you get the correct package always.
Even when new these batteries (I bought 2) do not hold a charge well at all. Only about 30 pics & my original Olympus battery which is now 7 years old keeps a charge for twice as long. I have now owned 4 of these replacement batteries & they all have the same problem. Also sometimes they do not connect well with the charger & I have to clean the contacts with alcohol. The price is right however & if you can constantly be charging them it works OK.
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?
Sennheiser headphones seem to crack / fall apart after 1-2 years of usedecent sound though, would be worth buying if they weren't made out of cheap plastic garbage
I thought I would like these more than the over the head band, but I was wrong. The band is comfortable.
My RioVolt SP90 sounds great the few times I've heard anything from it. With any little movement the adaptor loosens and no more sound. The little dancing men are wothless.
Purchased from Amazon and has not worked in Ka band since new. No alarm passing traffic boxes that display speed, or patrol officers using Ka band. I received two tickets from radar patrols, one only a warning, thankfully. Also, if left in the heat, will display "service required" and not work until it cools down. Betronics people trained to provide lame excuses; claims Amazon is suspect retailer, may have re-packaged defective unit as new, traffic boxes not calibrated or don't use radar. Made me pay another $59.95 to get repaired even though it has NEVER worked, right out of the box. Even though using two detectors in a car is not advised, I ran this unit side-by-side with my 15 year old 9500 Passport and the Bel remained silent as the 9500 alarmed in Ka mode. In all other modes, it performed as well, or better. I didn't know for sure that it wasn't working until I performed this test. Until then, I was believing the Beltronics BS. By the time I returned it, I was one month out of the 1-year warranty. One final note, it will give a continuous laser alert if you are driving into the least amount of sunshine. Is an excellent sun detector, not sure if really detects laser or not. I just got off the phone where I informed Beltronics that I would write this review in response to the way they handled my return of this defective product. Hopefully, after paying a traffic ticket, increased insurance, and an additional $59.95 to repair, they will return a working unit to me, but I will never trust it. Although they are now owned by the same company, I should have paid the extra money (actually much less than this has cost me) and bought a top of the line Escort.
I had this filter for about 2 months and the glass just popped out. Not sure why, but it did not seem to be well seated in the filter. I am not particularly happy about this and probably will not by a Hoya filter again.
I bought this thinking I could use it with my digital photo frame but I cannot load photos on it because my neither my pc (2 years old) or my sd card reader are compatible with SD HC. I went to Frys to try to get a newer SD card reader but they advised me that none of the card readers say on the packaging that they are compatible - this may mean that they work or they might not. I therefore had to send this back and settle for a regular 2 GB SD card.However... This was shipped to me very quickly and it was ultimately my mistake for not realizing this was not an SD card that I was used to.
The nifty looking woofer, bought with the HKTS-15 speaker system plus AVR-15 series amp, started making gurbling sounds 1 year into use. Called Harman and was told where to take the unit for warranty repair. My warranty said two years on speakers, 1 year on amplifiers. After much delay, the authorized shop said the problem was the amp inside the woofer box and HK would not honor my written warranty. No distinction was noted anywhere on any Harman paperwork - none. Buyer beware!
I purchased this product as a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law. Since she is elderly and not very tech savvy, I opened it so I could load photos on it before giftwrapping. The connection to my PC didn't work. I tried with my laptop - same problem. After several calls to Philips (they need better trained people in the customer service department), they sent me a new USB cable. Still had the same problem. So I requested a replacement unit. TWO MONTHS LATER, it arrives (I won't go through all the phone calls trying to find out when it would be shipped with no satisfaction). The connection to the PC worked for the photo frame but not for the SD memory card. And the battery is bad - only lasts 15 minutes instead of the 8 hours advertised. At least the battery worked on the original frame. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. Unfortunately, Philips sells substandard products and doesn't care about customer loyalty. Too bad - the concept was good.
I bought a reconditioned TX-8522 from an Onkyo's authorized dealer in January 2008. As I turned on the unit for the first time, there was instant shutoff with overheating. I called the vendor and was explained that I should try again, connecting speaker wires through banana plugs to avoid possible short-circuiting by a loose thread of a speaker wire. I followed the advice and the problem disappeared. In a month it came back. Following the trouble-shooting guide, I have disconnected all the wires and kept the receiver unplugged for 24 hours. It returned back to normal. In a couple of weeks, a persistent shut-off reappeared again. This time, nothing could remedy the problem. In a week of trying, I engaged with the customer support. This takes me to the second and most horrible part of the saga.The first contact person explained that this could be happening because of a faulty transistor. She asked me to send the receiver to their regional repair center in Syracuse, NY. I asked several times whether they had any licensed repair shop in Maryland/DC, where I live (could not believe, there would not be one), but she insisted there was none. I went to their website and found out there was a shop in Silver Spring, MD. - Hence, the first feature of Onkyo's unfriendly style: they seem to try to misguide you about their repair network, to get you to pay the cost of shipping to NY, figuring this might deter the complaint.When I brought the unit to the repair shop, I tried to demonstrate the problem. First time I plugged the receiver in and turned it on -- it stayed on. When I tried again in several minutes, the receiver shut off. I pointed the problem out to the front desk lady and she nodded. In two weeks, I heard from the repair shop. They were assuring me that the equipment worked perfectly, and therefore they would not do anything to address my problem. They explained that Onkyo pays little and does not pay anything for diagnostics unless there is a clear malfunction. I elevated my complaint to the customer support Onkyo/USA.Mr. Don Philips (tel: 201-785-2632) is the Onkyo/USA front line of defense. He said they would arrange for the unit to be transferred from MD to NY. Three weeks later I got a call from NY, saying the unit was working fine in their facility. I explained the problem and asked to diagnose it a little in-depth. As time went by and there was no news, I called Mr. Cooper again and requested a refund. This was in late May. He asked me to send him a fax (201-934-7823) explaining my problem and requesting a refund. He promised a response within 3 days. I called back in a week only to find out that he concluded there was no problem with the unit. He also noted that the unit was returned to me in working condition. When I pointed out that I actually have not seen it for about two months, he corrected himself saying it was in the process of being returned.Clearly, he neither managed the situation nor intended to. I asked where I could escalate my complaint. He gave me the name and contact info of Jack Cooper but refused to share his phone number. He requested instead that I sent a fax for Cooper at the same number that I faxed to Philips. On the Web, I found Cooper's phone number (201-785-2629) - slightly different from that of Philips, however Mr. Philips picked the phone.So now I am waiting for a response from Mr. Cooper. I was not sure whether he existed at all, or whether Mr. Philips cloned himself to confuse and exhaust disgruntled customers. - There are scores of them in on-line blogs, and somebody mentioned that he actually spoke with Philips and Cooper - both equally rude and unhelpful. I can certainly confirm this impression from my fruitless talks with Philips.Bottom line: Onkyo's equipment can be good or bad, I guess. However, if it turns out to be unreliable (as in my case), prepare to be stuck with the totally ineffective customer support service. I am sure Mr. Philips can afford to BS the public because he has support from Onkyo corporate. My advice - avoid Onkyo brand unless you are prepared to join the enraged crowd of cheated customers.
The speakers have a rating of 5 watts RMS, not ten as stated above. The sound is decent only at the lowest of levels - at least on my computer. They can't play loudly without considerable distortion.
It is not worth the money. I would not recommend it. Base is not good even after trying different sizes of silicon pads. I think a better one in that price range can be found.
I read the reviews, and I still was optimistic about this camera, other people said that it doesn't take good pics, and I just figured I get the 4mp, a big memory card, and just shoot with the highest resolution. But the problem is that no matter how much resolution you take there will always be soooo much noise in the picture!This is my third digicam of this style (I've lost all of them) and I gotta tell you the other 2 brands just take better pictures.
Mouse is oversized and not suggested for anyone with a hand size smaller than a Men's Medium. The edges are not ergonomically aligned to fit an average hand when seated at a desk. Over the course of a day's work, the mouse's rigid edges rub the user's fingers uncomfortably. Otherwise, it's a mouse. Tracking is average. Clicking resistance is average.
i was sent this sub when soundaround was out of stock of the pld15wd(pyle diver). it took a month and a half to recieve it which was yesterday. the very same day i got it i put it on my kenwood kac-1905d class d 1800 wt. its 500rms at 4 ohms. i played it correcty for 15 MINUTES at 4 ohm and could smell something i took the sub out of the box and it was smoking....i noticed that where the woofer met the magnet it was not sealed together. the cone came out of the magnet. this is my second system and i thought i was making a good decsion getting this sub obviously not. so for those of u looking for a cheap powerful sub DO NOT GET THIS!! for the guy who tried to tell everyone that pyle is garbage u were right.
This product doesn't scan accurately, and is a waste of time and money. I think that says it all.
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.
If you plan on buying a TV to take up space and look attractive, this is the one for you. If you actually want to turn the set on and watch it, look somewhere else. After 3 months my TV decided that it was no longer interested in working properly and will not stay on for longer than 3 seconds before it shuts itself off. Contacting Toshiba about the problem gave me the opportunity to listen to muzak for 30 minutes. After enjoy the sweet sounds of Hall and Oates and Sade I was told that I could take my broken TV to the closest Toshiba Service Station, located approximately 40 miles away. The parts I was told were covered by warranty, but labor was not. Now I am lucky enough to give Toshiba even more of my money, which I am thrilled to do! I realize we live in a disposable world nowadays, but three months is a bit premature. Save your time, your money, and your sanity and buy a Sony, or an RCA, or a Mitsubishi, or a Magnavox, or anything other than a Toshiba.Toshiba, Japanese for "Thanks for the money, stupid American".
If you want a basic simple road navigation device do not be fooled by the other reviews and do not buy a TOMTOM ONE or TOMTOM ONE XL. I chose to buy the TOMTOM ONE XL after reading the other reviews unfortunately they do not reveal two major flaws! First off - there is no way to control and lock the zoom in level while navigating. You can zoom out briefly but it will automatically zoom back in really close - it doesn't give me much advantage over what I see out my windshield. The second thing there is no way to make up to be north on the screen while navigating - it keeps rotating the map as you make turns (very irritating especially while driving in the mountains). I'm not sure how most people read maps, but I know I usually make north to be up.I contacted TOMTOM on both these issues. First via email and was told that the touch screen had a problem (concerning the zooming in issue) and it needed to be returned for repair. I exchanged it with the retailer due to it being defective and got another one. The second ended up doing the same thing. I then contacted TOMTOM via the phone and was told the zooming in issue was normal as well as well as the orientation of the maps while navigating and the only way to have north being up and control of your zoom in level is to put it in "browse map" mode - but you loose your navigation functions if you do so.I am very disappointed with this product and will probably give it away.
This is the first digital camera that I have owned. Overall I am generally satisfied with the quality of the pictures it produces. However, there are a few things that, if I had known beforehand, would have prevented me from purchasing this camera.1) Camera is not plug-and-play (even if they say it is). You have to install the Kodak EasyShare Software to download pictures. This is a HUGE negative. In the future, I will only buy cameras that show up as removable storage drives when plugged into a computer.2) Video is stored in Apple Quicktime format (*.mov). The is also a huge negative. The codecs for this format are not widely available for application integration. You have to download and use Apple Quicktime to view them. You can not view the videos in Windows Media Player. It is also not compatible with some photo-album software. I would only buy cameras in the future that have an option to store video in a non-proprietary format.Update: After review, I have found that WinXP and Vista plug-n-play with the camera when it is plugged into the USB port. It does not work on Win2k. Thanks for the comment that made me double-check.
The cover disconnected and exposed the electronics ten days after receipt. The separation occurred during normal unscrewing for use. Total usage estimated as eight disconnect/connect cycles at time of failure. Handling and usage had been mild (shirt pocket, desk top or dresser top) with no impact, crush, wet-down, serious thermal cycle events, or other abnormal stresses prior to failure.
I bought this DVD wishing to improve the picture quality of my old dvd collection. I didn't notice anything when compare to my old $33 dvd. I don't understand any review made on this item. The image is not even close to hd 780p, so why is this DVD called upconverter HD 1080p? The upconvertion might be because it has a HDMI output, but nothing else. The images displayed are comparable to any other dvd player. I'm going to keep it anyway because it is very flat and it fits my cabinet. But if you are looking to upconvert your old dvd collection to HD 1080p , forget it. The only way to watch HD 1080p is with the blueray dvd or the HD dvd.In other hand, I believe that if you have a high-end HDTV they come with internal upconverters that won't let you notice any difference when comparing this product to any other dvd. Keep your money for... !speakers!.
I ordered the Samsung Toner Cartridge as the name suggests in the Title and received an after market substitute Toner cartridge. If I wanted a substitute cartridge I could have purchased one for $44.
I thought I ordered the FastMac TruPower battery, however the item that arrived was a DekCell batteryDekcell Laptop Battery for Apple A1175, Apple MacBook Pro 15" Series. The DekCell battery is a cheaper battery that is now defective. I contacted BrilliantStore and they had never heard of FastMac. Read the negative customer reviews. This happened with other products they sell as well. This is fraud.
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.
Initially, I was stoked about the list of features, but those great features are only valuable while the machine runs.Quite frankly, this is the worst laptop I've ever owned. It runs too hot to put on your lap, shuts down 1-2 times a day (hard freeze), CD/DVD player too noisy to comfortably watch DVDs, AC connector broken twice, have had to pay $600 in repairs, HP wouldn't honor warranty. WiFi range is poor, and really eats up the battery. Despite repeated cleanings and tender care, burning CDRs is only successful 1/2 the time. Excessive heat, heft and size chain this to the desktop, because it's too punishing as a mobile device. It's a heavy desktop replacement, but can't replace a desktop. Video drivers have never worked right, continuous crashing on video drivers or modem (even when not using). Memory parity erors. I would rather revert to pen and paper than to ever again own an HP laptop. I bought two at once (1155/1195) and was very sorry. Please do yourself a favor, and avoid HP desktops like the plague. I'd be happier if I'd have spent $1400 on beer.
Unfortunately the vender,Best Stop Electronics, didn't send me the promised Hitech charger. They sent me something called "Charger" which didn't charge batteries of the right type or even of that form factor. The charger wasn't even close. I wanted a charger that would support the Casio Exilim High Speed Camera (NP40 batteries). I complained and after a slow response they tried again. Again they didn't send a Hitech charger, but a substitute. This charger also wasn't capable of charging my batteries. Wasn't a functional replacement for the Hitech charger. I give up at this point.My experience indicated that Best Stop Electronics was an amateurish company; Amazon should screen their partners better.
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.
One thing that drives me crazy is when so-called audiophiles claim that these Etymotic headphones may sound bad to your untrained and ignorant ears, but actually they're superior because they're playing the music as the musicians intended, rather than with massive bass as your ignorant tastes have mistakenly preferred all these years. That's complete B.S. No musician writes, performs and records music for playback through a 2-millimeter driver element stuck in your ear. Have you ever seen a live show? Last I checked, real musicians play music through massive PA systems that have massive subwoofers, with tons of deep bass designed to make you *feel* it. No, really, they do. Go check out any live show if you don't believe me. If I ever actually heard a live performance sound as anemic as these earphones, I'd wonder what airless planet I'd suddenly been transported to.The main job of a set of earphones should be to make you forget, in so far as it's possible, that you are not in fact listening to music through ultra-tiny little speakers stuck in your ear.Given that, these earphones were a horrible failure. I just returned mine to Amazon today. They weren't a comfortable fit, the bass response is virtually non-existent, and they really didn't block any more sound than my trusty Sony MDR-EX51LP's. In fact, the Sony MDR-EX51LP sound better, have a more comfortable fit, block more outside noise, and have kickass bass, for about 1/4 the price.Sorry, but earbuds really DO need bass. Sure, most MP3 players have an equalizer, but by boosting the sound digitally at that stage, you're almost guaranteed to have distortion. Better to have earbuds that have a little bass to begin with.I can't tell you how disappointed I was. How can something that costs four times as much as other good stuff be even worse?You'll be returning yours, too, if you ignore my advice. Get the Sony MDR-EX51LP's instead, would be my recommendation. Get anything but these overpriced, uncomfortable underperformers.
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!!!
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..
I purchased this printer as part of a package directly from Dell in 2006. It did work adequately for about 2 1/2 years, but definitely not good for large print jobs. The scanner went first - I am still not sure if it is the software or the scanner itself - but it stopped being able to be used because it froze up the entire computer to where it had to be shut down each and every time I attempted to use it. Then the copier function went. Lastly, the feeder stopped working and I tried everything - including opening up the back and turning it upside down to shake anything that might have gotten stuck in it. All to no avail. So, bottom line - if you need a printer for only two years and don't want to spend much - this could fit the bill. For any long term use - spend a little more and get something that has quality.I also agree with the others about Dell's customer service - it is just about non-existant in terms of usefulness.
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.
For some reason, I can't get more than ten feet away without the unit without getting a warning that my network connection's been lost. I've tried updating the firmware, power-cycling, etc. Nothing works. Maybe this is an exception rather than the rule, but their customer service [is bad] too. I tried everything they suggested, and nothing worked. I wanted an exchange, but I still have the old unit.
I purchased this item from a local retail store (the only brand they had on the shelf) and I was disappointed to find it makes an audible "Clack Clack" noise, due to plastic parts rattling around during operation. I used it for several months until it eventually got a short in the wire, just above the headphone jack, under minimal wear and tear.Obviously I don't recommend this item, and I would advise against getting most white electronics for your car because they turn noticeably yellow in the sun.
Didn't I review this already? Mine came in its own box (not double boxed) and was used, so I sent it back. Seller "doesn't know" how this could have happened, and has to "talk to the warehouse."
I never got any further than picking up the box from my front porch after ups delivered it. I could hear pieces of the unit moving around in the box and the corner of the box was damaged. When it was shipped it was not put in a box with shipped material around it, it was shipped in only the Vicks humidifier box. I really needed the unit and was very disapointed. Will go to local store for another brand
my black ink registed low and color cartridge 1/2 full when I printed the first day. Maybe old or dried up
This is an absolutely wonderful filter, however, my review is aimed more towards my experience with B+W / Schneider Optics.I've spent over $1,000 on B+W filters and while they are one of the best, their customer service as well Amazon's has let me down and I will never buy from them again. Rarely do I ever return anything and in this I case I simply wanted an exchange. The problem is that the UV Haze filter I received had scratches but I didn't see this until it was too late - the return window time frame had expired. Obviously I had faith in Amazon and B+W that the filters I received were new and didn't bother to put everything that I buy under a microscope. However, mine had scratches and upon calling Amazon they told me to send it to B+W. which I did and spent $10.00 doing so. When B+W contacted me, they indirectly said that the scratches were of my fault. I thought in business the customer was always right? I told them I only clean my lens with an air can and nothing else and gave them a suggestion that perhaps someone bought the filter at Amazon used it for a little bit and returned it. Just my luck I probably got that "returned" filter with the scratches on it thinking it was new. Anyhow, B+W was very adamant on their stance and this is particularly disappointing on a filter that is only $100. Had they agreed for an exchange, I would have continued as a committed life long customer to their products, which I have been until speaking with their customer service rep today. If you are reading, B+W/Schneider Optics, you can change the course of my loyalty. Also, I am very disappointed in Amazon. I have bought many things and spent a lot of money with them to have it boil down to something like this.
I bought this to charge my shuffle and it does not work. It will not charge it nor will my computer even recognise it is attached. I have tried it on multiple computers as well
I saw the price on this battery and thought to myself that I really had a great deal! My old battery lasts for about 5 minutes so I have to keep my Powerbook G4 plugged up to use it so I definitely need a new one. When I put it in I noticed that the actual fit was poor (it stuck out another 1/8 of an inch) but that was the least of my problems. A few days later my DVD/CD drive quit on me and also the headphone jack started to act up. I took my laptop to the Genius bar and they said that it sounded like an issue with the logic board and that it may be caused by the battery (uneven power output perhaps?). Anyway I swapped my old battery back in and the problems went away! What a relief!! I am sticking with the genuine Mac batteries from now on. Spend a little more money, save a lot of headache and buy Mac batteries.
I liked the laptop sleeve until the metal body glove logo label on the front chipped the top of my laptop. The label is a metal logo that has 2 prongs that fit through a back piece and then fold over. Well, the prongs were not folded flat and one of them took a huge chip out of the cover of my laptop. I'm lucky I didn't have a tablet or it would have ruined the screen. And Fellowes has an extremely frustrating and complicated claims process. I do not recommend this product. I gave it 1 star because they wouldn't let me give it 0. A protective case that inflicts damage is useless.
The silicone earbuds slip off the earphones easily (and there are reports of the silicone cuff pulling off the earphone and wedging inside the ear canal requiring medical attention). Jostling in a bag is enough to disloge and LOOSE them. I lost one side within a month of purchase. The other sizes don't work well but I used the smaller set for a few months. Ditto on loosing one side . Amazon and Sony do not offer replacements. Other companies sell replacements but they are extremely expensive (~$10 + $7 s/h). Instead, I spent $2 more and bought a new headphone set. This product design is really about forcing consumers to spend spend spend rather than enjoying any lasting value in the product.
The most important thing to know about this mp3 player is that it is NOT compatible with itunes. Now, who would want a music device that cannot be loaded with the bazillions of songs they have purchased through itunes? Exactly. Which is why the product does not mention this, and it is also why most of the really positive reviews are about the website or are from grandparents, who may not exactly be "current" on music download technology. Waste of money if you are at all inclined toward itunes.
Netgear advertises in various places and documents and even mentions on the box that it offers wifi bridging -- it does NOT mention the caveat that it can only bridge open or WEP protected networks not WPA protected networks.Back to the store it goes.
Worked well for the first day....since then, we've tried everything, and this thing simply does not work. Poor piece of Chinese made junk. DONT BUY!
I've read a ton on filters for protection of my lenses... Don't buy Tiffen, don't even buy Hoya... spend the money on B+W clear protector filters. They really don't mess up your images. The Tiffen filters pickup everything and add nasty ghosting to your images.
When I connected this cable between my DVD player and my TV, it worked sporadically. The signal was intermittent, and sometimes did not work. I ended up replacing the HDMI cable with a component video cable.
I bought a Belkin USB extension cable and received an unkwon brand cable from MarginMart, Inc. The cable received is black, unbranded and had bad quality, the cable in the photo advertised is a grey Belkin cable. I know the Belkin cables and their quality. I expect to received from this seller what its advertised and not a cheaper product.
The handle was poorly built and when you pull it up or down it tends to get stuck and eventually pinches your finger. When I returned it the seller ended up not refunding the full amount and charging me for shipping for a defective item. Very unimpressive.
I installed this product and got it configured. Everything was working properly, both on the LAN and over the Internet. After a week, the device was no longer visible on the network (LAN nor Internet). The D-Link configuration program could not see it on the LAN, it could not be pinged, and following the instructions to reset the device and restore the factory defaults did not resolve the problem. D-Link's support, which is based in India, was not helpful and could not understand that the camera was physically 3,000 miles away from where I was.
I HAVE OWNED THIS MONITOR FOR A LITTLE LESS THAN A YEAR, AND IT STARTED PLAYING TRICKS ON ME, THEN IT FADED. IT IS PRETTY IF THAT IS WHAT YOU NEED, BUT IT DOES NOT LAST. MINE IS IN THE GARBAGE CAN NOW.
After one year of service (lightly used phone) this battery will not take a charge. I have insured the contacts are clean and the charger is functionly properly.I have found a Sanyo on Ebay which is much better and less expensive.I would not waste your time or money on this "Energizer"
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!
Can't believe that there are so many people with the same complaint. My DEFCON computer lock just decided to stop working. How are these people still able to sell this product??? Really wish I would have had this information before purchasing this awful lock.
These speakers sound good, but watch out -- the plug that fits into the iPod bottom is weak. I beat up another brand of speakers for years and they still worked well; these broke within a couple of months of very light and easy use. They're now useless, because you can't open the case to try a repair. The case also weighs quite a lot, but the speakers aren't any better than in lighter models.
I bought this unit a little over a month ago. I wanted to use this as a back up for my data stored on my computer hard drive. That way I could travel with it to work and also to use on my laptop. I hooked it up to my desktop, which was very easy to do. Being cautious by nature, I only transferred a few files over a 3 week period to see if the drive would work. It did, perfectly. I then decided to transfer all my data to the FireLite because I wanted to do some "clean up" of my files and programs on my computer hard drive. When it came time to transfer the data back to the desktop, I only retrieved 4 files when the light on top of the unit flashed and I got a message that I needed to format the external hard drive. None of my files were retrievable; they were gone for good. I tried everything I know to get those files back. Nothing worked. Finally, I decided to format the unit to see if I could use it again. The message I get now is that it can't be formatted. The SmartDisk FireLite is a piece of junk - don't waste your money.I've ordered a Seagate external hard drive because the reviews I've read about it are pretty good and there are a few at work that have proved to be dependable. I should have done that in the first place! Order a Seagate, Maxtor or Iomega, but don't order a SmartDisk FireLite.
Read the professional and user reviews. This is a great looking camera with great features. BUT the LCD display ruins the product. I did not buy but tested a camera in same family with the same LCD display. Indoors, the display was barely passable. Outdoors, the display was unacceptable. Glare, reflection, and impossible to frame the shot.Do not buy without checking the display first. If only using inside, the display is OK, but you probably do not need the 5X zoom.
Came with a dead battery that would not take a charge.I tried for hours with no luck.Thankfully,the dealers I bought from at Amazon (WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTORS) were sorry and told me to return for my money back.I returned and bought the newest one out now,paid a few dollars extra than other dealers were selling it for ,but im not complaining,customer satisfaction is what its all about,and I know I will be satisfied.Watch for my next review of SanDisk Fuse 8gb,when it arrives.
When I read the instructions for this teleconverter, it indicated that it was designed only for Tamron lenses, and so I was concerned that it wouldn't work with my Nikon lenses. However, it did. It was a tight fit, but not a problem. The teleconverter worked as I expected it to. With my 70-300 lens, I was able to get 600mm (with the crop factor on my camera, 900mm!). However, when I viewed my images on my computer there was considerable fringing on the images. I had taken shots of birds on a backyard feeder, and all around the edges of the birds and the curve of the feeder pole, which had blue sky as background, there was a dark blue edge. This is not acceptable, and for that reason I returned the product. I have no idea if this would be more useful with a more expensive lens than I have, or with Tamron lenses. For my use, it was not good. Amazon's return policy has been superior.
- Expensive- Extremely difficult to get on without flaws underneath- Does not actually do very much
I don't usually review items I purchase on Amazon unless something really stands out as superior or absolutely terrible. This product is terrible! I am a huge fan of Microsoft Natural keyboards and ergonomic mice, and have been since they first started being sold. This was the first wireless keyboard I purchased of any brand (although I have several great wireless Logitech mice).First the good: The mouse is good. I like the feel. It holds like a baseball, but very comfortable. A lot of great buttons and features. The mouse worked consistently well wirelessly, so I didn't have any issues with the mouse and communication.Next the bad: The keyboard design is OK, but not one of the best Microsoft Natural's I've worked with. The elevating stand is a cheaply made plastic stand that only has one position and you need to snap it on or off to use (you cannot adjust as needed). There are two plastic standing feet that are also very cheaply made and I imagine can break very quickly. This has the F-Lock, similiar to recent wired models of this keyboard, but I did not see any lights for NUM LOCK, SCROLL LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or F-LOCK. The features work, but there are no lights to let you quickly know what state it is in. You have to start typing to figure it out. Despite the bad features, the keyboard would have been worth keeping if it wasn't for......the UGLY: This keyboard loses communication constantly. During normal typing, every couple of minutes the keyboard pauses for about 30 seconds. During other applications such as graphical application or even web browsers, the pause is much longer and much more frequent. While troubleshooting, I installed latest Microsoft drivers and Intellitype software, I tried different USB ports for the receiver (there is onlyl one receiver for both keyboard and mouse), I tried different PCs, I made sure there were no other interferances, I was extremely close to the receiver, I changed batteries to fresh, and I resynced keyboard and receiver several times with no difference.You are better off with a wired MS Natural keyboard (of which I have had no problems with) and USB extension cable if you need distance, and a good working wireless mouse. This combination set is expensive and the keyboard is the worst I have worked with. Save yourself the money and frustration and do not buy this!At least the return process from Amazon was really easy. Thank you Amazon.
Based on the review this camera got, I bought one. I took it back the next day. This was my first digital camera and I was really disappointed in what I saw in the pictures. They were grainy and lacked detail. I suppose if I looked more closely at the camera, I would have noticed the 1/8 inch diameter lens and that might have clued me in that there would be a difference. I was just looking for something to take pictures to send in e-mails and this did not do the job. The pictures taken inside were dark. I expect that if I only used this camera outside on sunny days it might work better.I also found it very hard to hold. Because all the controls are on the side that you hold the camera, the camera seemed unbalanced and was easily dropped. The wrist strap is a must. ... is the most that I have ever paid for a camera, and I guess I expected more. I can see from the general pricing of the digital cameras that this is on the low end. Since I was not after something that would be used for printing pictures, I had assumed, from all the favorable reviews, that this camera would work. I was mistaken. I am not sure I place much trust in reviews, without some actual photos to back them up. The software to import the pictures into the computer worked very well and was fast through the USB port. I may be a bit harsh with a 2 star rating, but I would not go over 3.
the cheapo headphones that come with CD players these days. I suppose given their low price there's no reason to quibble about the lack of quality sound. Suffice it to say you get what you pay for: these sound like inexpensive headphones. No high end, no bass, and no space. To top it off the supra-aural design is uncomfortable for any prolonged listening. If you are looking for a step up, the HD433s just ain't it.
It's just a UV filter - a piece of transparent glass, right? And Tiffen is a manufacturer of photographic equipment, so how bad could it be? Well, the price is low, and it probably is for a reason. You get what you pay for.No anti-reflective coating means you can see yourself in the lens, and when taking pictures against sunlight, you get fairly nasty lens flare. If that's what you're into, this is a great filter. But if you want a simple extra-layer to protect your valuable lens, but don't want any quality changes, Do not get this filter.I used original Nikon so far, and I do regret having tried to save some money by going with Tiffen.Same happened to the 52mm I bough - I guess it is a manufacturer issue.
Be careful with these so-called new cartridges. I ordered the HP53A from rafa2207 for $54.00 in May of this year. It was advertised as NEW. I'm using it now, and I'm getting repeat images or "ghosts" on all of my copies. The cartridge is repeating about two lines of type on every copy. So much for cheaper pricing!
Though the manufacturers of this product (CompUSA) had a good idea, to make use of the usually-unused second 3.5" drive bay on most desktop PCs, they failed to produce a usable product.This unit handles nine types of Flash Memory in four slots. It plugs into the USB connector on your motherboard (if you can locate it) and creates four consecutive drive letters for the four slots following your local drive letters (A: - E:). You are also provided with a cable that exits the rear of the chassisand plugs instead into an external USB connection. Though low-tech, this alternative method does allow you to unplug the unit when not in use. Additionally, it does not require power beyond that supplied by the USB.1) The screw holes did not come close to lining-up with those in the computer case. I had to drill new holes in the plastic sides of the drive.2) The automatic drive letter assignments will interfere with any network mappings you may have set in the F: - J: range.3) I didn't have the pleasure of testing all of the slots, but, even though the unit would assign its four drive letters, the first slot would not read the inserted memory card; and my SD Memory cards, the most important ones for my purposes, would not even fit into their respective slot. Eventually I gently forced one in, but this slot did not work either. After prying it out, I bent the card trying to insert it a second time.I purchased mine in the aisles of a CompUSA store. I have since removed and discarded it, along with a 1MB SanDisk SD Memory card worth twice its value, and am currently reviewing similar items at Amazon.Com from other manufacturers who have hopefully done a better, less careless job than CompUSA did in implementing this product's features.Though deserving only one star, the CompUSA "3.5 inch Internal 9-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader/Writer" receives a generous two stars for a good idea, a satisfactory price, and the remote possibility that the other two slots may have worked.
I had this model before and it lasted about 3 years. I was happy with it and the price was right, so I found another one. Unfortunately this one stopped working after just a few days. Very disappointing.
I bought one of this Centon DataStick Pro 8 GB at Fry's, on sale; paid less than USD 12. It would be a good deal if other reviewers hadn't mention failures or errors. Then I decided to open the package and test using CrystalDiskMark 2.2 (freeware), which I use to compare performance of USB pendrives and HDD (internal and USB). Performance for READ is not bad, but for WRITE is sloooww, specially for random write.I standardized my tests with (up to) 5 runs of 50MB, to reduce testing time. Comparing with Kingston Datatraveler 8GB (DT1 - White casing with cap) or the DT100 (Black casing, retractable), bought more than 2 years ago, they are similar or better. I will try to upload the benchmarks (my first review, sorry if doesn't work ...).If you use that software to compare with your Pendrives/HDD, please notice that smaller pendrives present a lower random performance than the same larger ones. Might be the software (CrystalDiskMark) itself or a hardware feature of pendrives; I didn't spent time to investigate that. And this just happens with USB pendrive; not HDD.So, buying something with a mediocre performance in 2011 and risking to trash all my data? No way! Will return to Fry's. I received as gift (souvenir on an exposition) one pendrive "NoBrand", which failed after ~ 3 months. I will refrain from such bargains/offers and suggest the same for anyone who likes its stored data.
Would not transfer pictures from Easyshare photos. Spent over 3 hours on phone with so called techs that were very hard to undertand. Poor english. Finally he said it needed to be sent back for repairs.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but after having the Harmony Remote 1000 for a little over a year now, I've come to the conclusion that this remote just plain sucks. I purchased this as part of a new home theater I built. All of the remotes that came with the hardware I purchased work flawlessly, except for the Harmony. Well, specifically the touch screen portion of it. The actual physical buttons work just fine. Power on/off, check. Volume up and down, check. Change channels (one up or down at a time), check. Recent channels and mute buttons? Check. Using the touch screen for anything useful beyond powering up the systems - worthless.Initially I thought it was something in my IR system that might be bogging things down. But when I go get the remotes that came with the devices the 1000 is supporting - they all work without a hitch. So I can only believe it has something to do with the touch screen and it's lack of good interoperability with the rest of the hardware/software.I was surprised this wasn't an RF remote when I first purchased one, and Logitech has a new RF one coming out that I guess I'll probably get and try it out. Hopefully that one is better because it has a lot more physical buttons vs. the touch screen.It's certainly not because I'm not "holding" the virtual buttons down short enough, or long enough, or in the right way. I can see the signal indicator showing it's sending something. Or it buffers up the actions I wanted it to perform, and then they all go through at once, or not at all.I've tried turning the unit off and on again by removing the battery. I've tried reinitializing the device by re-doing the entire setup from scratch, and it always falls into the same glut of uselessness.If Logitech ever needs someone to test a future release of a product, let me know - I'll be more than happy to help to make sure whatever replaces the 1000 or the 1100, is far better than this little bundle 'o crap.Oh - did I forget to mention, this is my second 1000? The first one was DOA.Thanks for listening to me rant. I appreciate it.
Last Christmas my husband was tired of hearing my cell phone alarm go off every morning, so he bought this alarm clock as a gift. He had read some Amazon reviews and promised me I would love this clock. The night after Christmas, when I first tried to set the alarm for the next morning, I became so frustrated with the clock that I actually threw it at my husband. The clock is nearly impossible to set. After 30 mintues, I was able to program the alarm to go off every morning at 5:30...seven days per week. It is so time consuming to change this awful clock that every morning since I first set it, I have been awakened at 5:30. As other reviewers have mentioned, there is a rather pesky small button basically attached to the snooze bar, which often causes one to shut off the alarm mid-sleep. This is never a good way to start your day. If there are any husbands out there looking for a nice gift for your tired and overworked wife, avoid this horrible alarm clock at all costs! Also, it sets itself to some sort of internal automatic "world time," which at first seems like one of its best features. However, I have found that "world time" has gained about ten minutes since December, which adds another wrinkle to one's morning routine. Be advised...this clock is a disaster!
Sure, it got to my house within a decent amount of time. But that doesn't excuse its quality. This keyboard didn't last more than a week, if memory serves. The buttons are soft to push in, but they have somewhat of a soft grind to them, and that gets on my nerves when I'm not furiously typing and I really pay attention to the little things. I don't touch type, but other customers say their keys have worn off almost immediately as a result of the practice on this keyboard. What made me put it away was the fact that this thing can't take a hit. I've broken off legs of keyboards before, never once has once just...stopped working, though. I didn't even pound the keyboard when it broke, I sort of slapped the keys hard. The space bar got a hairline crack right in the middle, that was just going to progressively get worse. It would stick sometimes, too. This keyboard just does not have very good quality plastic in the keys. True, I was a little rough with mine, but for a $40 keyboard at the time, you'd think it could withstand a slap. Other than that, the volume keys were very welcomed, and the lights were dazzling, they really were a nice addition. I might revisit the keyboard after writing this up, just to give it a second chance. I could've used a manufacturer's warranty, but I kept dragging my feet, so that's on me.
The first day the belt clip broke loose, and my 80GB ipod fell to the concrete pavement. On the plus side, the leather case protected the ipod on impact.Its an attractive and useful case without the clip, so I continue to use it.
Ace Digital orders the case from Meade, which has discontinued it and substitues the newer aluminum finish one instead. If you want the plastic one, don't buy here.
I had the same experience as some of the other reviewers. Essentially, I loved my Canon PowerShot until about 18 months after I got it when it started getting memory card errors. I called Canon and they were very unresponsive. At first, I thought I was the only one with this problem until I read the other reviews. Bottom line, I would never buy another Canon product again as they have poor quality control and even poorer customer service. I am going to buy a Sony instead.
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.
I purchased Canon Powershot G7 and this came up as an accessory. Only after receiving the package did I see that it was for G6. Loved the case but the battery was not the right fit.
Wired incorrectly, I used an ohm meter to check the wiring on an Apple 2nd gen shuffle charger and the metal case that goes into the usb port (of the computer)is connected to the 3rd segment from the top of the 1/8" plug, this would be chasis ground. These low price connectors do not connect the metal case of the usb port to the chasis ground which leads to the error message that the unit conected to the usb port is drawing to much current and the usb ports is shutting down. Thus this unit does not work for charging or transfering data. If I can figure out the wiring so easily with an ohm meter, why can't the chinese or whoever makes these? I don't know how some of these units reviewed work unless they make some that do connect to chasis ground. Price was cheap enough so nothing really lost. My shuffle was not damaged by this cord.
I bought this camera in the first week of Jan, 2007 from Amazon for $215. Till then I was using 4 Mega Pixel Sony Camera , purchased in July, 2002.This camera as the name (elf) implies is very compact and hence fits easily in my pocket. The usage of the camera and selection of various modes and other adjustments are very straight forward.But picture quality is poor.I took several pictures with this camera for last 3 months using various modes. But overall the pictures taken with the Sony camera appears much better ( no exaggeration!!) than this new generation camera.Now I am planning to buy another camera as a gift, but I wouldn't buy this model or related models
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!
It was tempremental when I first started using it. Sometimes it would work, other times not. Then the volume range decreased and I wasn't able to turn it up very loud. Tried changing the batteries, using the A/C adaptor, but that didn't help. Now I can't get any sound out of it at all, but I'll keep playing with it and see if I can get it fixed. Too bad. I use it for my XM radio MP3 and it's hard to find inexpensive boom boxes for MP3s
This camera keeps breaking. It needs major repair every six months. The lens refuses to extend or retract. I had it repaired twice under warranty and now that the warranty is up they want $137.00 to repair it. It only costs about $130.00 to replace. I also bought myself an Z850 before my daughter's camera started breaking and that model is no better. It also has the same lens problem which they fixed the first time it happened. This time they say the problem is not coverered under the warranty. I will never buy a casio camera again.
I need the camera for work. The camera didn't work and I lost clients due to the fax I could not take picture. The camera had to be format. I thought you put the disk in and just use 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
Sent me the wrong color RCA jack. I ordered 2 Yellow and received 2 White RCA jacks. The ironic thing is it was even handwritten on the outside of the package I received; "Yellow RCA 2". Submitted a return request and now I have to pay the return shipping. I don't see how I should have to pay for someone else's mistake. Not only does this delay my project (home theater set up in living room), but now I have to spend my time Saturday morning dealing with this (print return/shipping labels, go to post office, pay for new shipping envelope) AND PAY for shipping. I'm considering just eating it and ordering from somewhere else!
I was very disappointed in this product. The music sounds tinny and I had to turn the volume up. The earbud is comfortable, but the earbuds that came with my iPod are better. It wasn't worth ordering.
A nice case but too small for the digital camera I purchased. The delivery was prompt and had no problems returning the case.
I bought this camera expecting it to replace an olympus stylus epic zoom 80. The nikon had everything going for it: more zoom, a diopter adjustment for use without glasses, the nikon name, etc. After the first roll of film I discovered many of the pictures were very off center and I often had to press the button several times to get it to take a picture. I thought I could compensate for that with my 10+ years of hobby-photo experience, but after the second roll of film I realized it wasn't worth it. Even zoomed out it seemed that pictures were off center. Several times I missed the perfect picture because the camera didn't take the picture the first time I pressed the button. The graphic quality of the picture may be great but that doesn't make up for the off center composition and missed shots.
I like the way this product saves space, because I travel frequently and have to carry everything in my laptop case. I used the cable for connecting my laptop to my cell phone. I've owned two of these cables. The first one worked for about six months and the stopped working. I chalked that up to bad luck and purchased another one because I was overall pleased with the cable. The second one never worked. Data transfer did not work, and the cable would not retract.In the end, I purchased a regular USB cable which works great, but is not as compact as this product.I cannot recommend this product.
I ordered this headset base on Cnet reviews and the fact that I was looking for Hi-Fi quality. I did try them with 2 MP3, A SANSA 8GB and a Rio carbon (which overall sounds better that the SANSA in my opinion)they sounded terrible, even after doing all the adjustments, I even think I received a damage set since there was a lot vibration from the right side speaker. Totally disappointed with these. They made me regain appreciation for my BOSE earphones, which sound 100% better than these.
I have had this Logitech mouse for 3 months now and it is almost entirely useless. The batteries become too weak after 3 days and the cursor is jumpy and won't move across the screen. I don't know if the laser has become weak or the transmitter has died. The mouse does not turn off after sitting idle. You have to remember to turn it off everytime you leave your computer. I would strongly recommend another brand if you're looking for a mouse that will last.
I've been using these headphones for two weeks now. I like to listen to music while jogging; typically no longer than 4 miles at a time. The headphones are comfortable (at first), they stay in place, and sound great, but they don't work out well if you're going to be sweating.My right ear will fill with sweat, creating a suction cup effect with the headphone, this is INCREDIBLY annoying. Its just the right ear, the only thing I can think of is that the cord coming out of the left headphone pulls that side down, allowing sweat to funnel out on that side, thusly pulling the right side up and not giving the sweat anywhere to go.I really wanted to like these headphones; they will jump to the top of the non-running headphone rotation, but just another pair in a long list that doesn't work out for jogging.
Just bought this thing. The first one worked for 1 hour, then made a bzzz sound. That was followed by a burning smell and smoke coming out the side. The replacement one wouldn't even turn on once (I tried multiple power cables... the replacement was DOA). I'm awaiting my third one. On the bright side though, HP customer service is first rate, and they said I would eventually get one that worked and would even upgrade me if this next one didn't work for any reason.
When it works, its great. However, its not very durable and software still has a lot of bugs. I have already replaced mine once due to a bad connection at the USB and Power ports. My second one is having similar problems. Save your money.
This is my second pair of this type of Sony headphones and I must say the sound quality is great. Especially for the money. Yet the rubber material that makes up the cord starts turning grey, then "gummy", and finally it just falls apart. This has not happened to the other pair I have that happens to be black. Avoid the white pair. Dead in less than 3 months.
I have had this keyboard for over 6 months and am very disappointed. My first one simply stopped working. Microsoft replaced it without a fight. The second one is now having problems such as the space bar putting in two spaces instead of one. This is a real hassle when you realize how often you use the space bar. The range on the bluetooth is limited and that causes some problems. Sometime it doesn't work even though are only inches away. The mouse is has the biggest problem with distance. The keyboard seems to shut itself off if it isn't used for a few minutes. Then you type and nothing happens for about 20 keystrokes. That is anoying and time consuming. Finally, it took quite a while to get this to work with the built-in bluetooth transmitter for Dell. It works but it took hours to get it working. Who wants a bid Microsoft transmitter sticking out of your computer when you already bought a computer with it built in? The keyboard has lots of nice features but the downsides are simply too many. I will be replacing this keyboard soon with something else, even if I have to go back to a wired model.
The ipod charger works very well on my ipod video. the fact that it is a universal adapter is really nice to be able to charge it when i drive or when im at home. the only thing that i dont like is that it is called a univeral ipod charger when it doesnt charge my ipod touch. when you plug it into the ipod touch it says incompatible with with hardware. luckily i bought it for just 90 cents so its good for the price but disappointing that it doesnt work with all ipods.
Unfortunately after owning this set for 18 months, it has developed a blue haze in the upper right and upper left corners of the screen. It seems that this issue has appeared in several Sony rear proj. LCD models including this one. It's very expensive to repair and seems to stem from dust infiltration which is inevitable. The cost of repair exceeds half of the origainal purchase price. Lamps are expensive as well. Perhaps a full LCD set would be a better choice (i.e. Sharp or Vizio) with no moving parts.
Though my cell phone was listed this didn't work. You get what you pay for!
I plugged this thing in to my car and it seemed to do something - it would show me a frequency on the iPod display, but when I went to the frequency, there was no signal from the iPod. The instructions tell you how to set up presets manually by moving up and down the dial using the left and right buttons but I couldn't get that to work either. Got it to work once I think by random luck but when I turned the car off and on the frequency had changed and my attempted presets were gone. The connector to the iPod seemed a little loose so maybe that could have been the problem but I wasn't willing to try and bend it at the risk of damaging the iPod.Ended up with a manual cable/charger from a different mfr with the little transmitter in-line with the wire. Worked well from the moment I plugged it in. I might have to change channels when travelling but that's a compromise I'll make.It's a cool idea, just didn't work for me.
Anycom is no more, so getting support or updated drivers is impossible. The device is a rebranded Broadcom part with cosmetically branded firmware. It may be possible to flash it's firmware back to Broadcom or some other manufacturer but why bother?
This monitor was a huge disappointment. I believe there is either a manufacturing or design defect. To find out why, here's an exceprt from a letter that I sent to NEC-Mitsubishi.Dear NEC-MITSUBISHI Engineering,I'm writing you after I spoke with your customer support representatives over the phone, and they recommend me to write you about the issue which I'm going to describe here, because I believe it's a manufacturing defect in all DP2070SB-BK models manufactured in January and February 2004.So far I have tested two brand new units. The first one I purchased from Amazon.com and it was manufactured in January 2004 (serial # 41101003YA). It had an incurable geometric distortion problem, and therefore I replaced it with another brand new unit from Amazon.com that was manufactured in February 2004 (serial # 42101534YA). The second unit suffers from exactly the same incurable geometric defect.I have tested the units on different computers that have different video cards manufactured by different companies. The first computer has an NVIDIA Quadro 2 EX chipset and the second one has an NVIDIA GeForce Ultra FX 5700 chipset. I have moved the monitors to different locations, rotated them in all directions relative to the Earth's magnetic field, tried different power outlets, turned off all electrical equipment and lighting, tried different data cables with different thicknesses and qualities, in addition to the cables that come bundled with the units. All of these didn't eliminate the geometric defect.Also note that I have tried two different DP2060u models on the same computers (the predecessors of the DP2070SB) and both of them don't have the geometric defect of the DP2070SB-BK.I believe this eliminates the possibility that the defect is connected to my equipment or location.Basically, both of the DP2070SB-BK units bend the center of horizontal lines downward in the upper half of the screen (the horizontal band around 2.5" to the top and 2.5" to the bottom of the upper aperture grill wire). Horizontal lines curve in the center downward in a flattened U-shape pattern, so if you have a horizontal line in the mentioned band area that extends from the far left to the far right of the screen, and hold a straight ruler against the screen that meets this line at the far left and the far right, you will clearly notice that the horizontal line curves downward in the center, and its distance from the bottom of the ruler at the center (actually about 0.5" to the right the center) is about 2.5 to 3.0 mm. You can also clearly see the curvature if you do the following.1) Open a window and extend its right and left borders all the way to the left and right of the screen.2) Open Notepad with a blank white document and maximize it, so that you can clearly see the upper aperture grill wire.3) Bring the first window to the foreground, so that it's visible against Notepad's white background.4) Align the top border of the window with the far left and far right of the upper aperture grill wire.5) You will clearly see that the window border dips in the center about 2.5 to 3.0 mm below the wire.This test obviously assumes that the aperture wire is perfectly straight, but as I mentioned above, you will also see the same defect if you placed a straight ruler against the screen.Note that this curvature doesn't happen at the very top of the screen or its lower half. Only in the band around the upper aperture grill wire.The defect is visible and very annoying to any discriminate graphics or CAD professional. In fact, I can't tolerate it at all!I have tried every geometric adjustment using both the front buttons and NaviSet. I reset the geometry to the factory default at all applicable resolutions and refresh rates and used the "Auto" function on the recommended resolution and refresh rate (1600x1200@85Hz). Also note that the factory reset brings up an image that is rotated counter-clockwise on both units. This defect seems to be some kind of vertical pincushion pattern (push on the top), and the geometric controls can only adjust horizontal pincushion patterns (push on the sides).The two units will be returned to you soon from Amazon.com, but I'm sure that all the DP2070SB-BK units manufactured during January and February 2004 (or may be before or after) have the same defect.
It loses wireless connection from time to time, and has to be power cycled to get it back to work every few days in the beginning. Now it has died completely after less than two years in use. Do not buy this product!
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!
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.
I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas... along with a nice digital camera. The camera works great (a Canon) but this card never worked. I tried the camera I own also - which is also a Canon. You can't format it because it says it's locked. It's not locked though. I tried flipping the switch a few times in case of a glitch but that didn't help. My computer doesn't recognize it either.I'm glad others have ones that work... kudos to them. But I've learned my lesson... you get what you pay for - in camera cards and everything else.
Looked to be a decent case with good reviews so I bought it. Unless you have stick arms or some big guns dont bother. Anyone average sized isnt going to find the strap adjustment within a tolerable range. I'll be returning mine.
It seemed like a great deal, but I offer potential buyers some words of caution.In short, this is a HDTV monitor that would be great if only it worked reliably, and was supported by more than a shoestring staff.The only way I would advise anyone purchase the LCT50HV is if they know someone at Syntax that can get them free replacement bulbs for life.Since a dead TV is useless, regardless of its specs. The best I can give this monitor is 1 star.Here's why:I was thrilled when I got my 50 Syntax LCT50HV LCoS RP-TV for a fraction of what other brands were going for. It has darn near every input option on the market (and all that I needed, including a VGA input, component, composite, S-video), a reasonable form-factor, and a great picture. Sure, the cooling fan was a bit louder than any other RP-TV I've ever been around, but my media center PC sits near it an is loud too, so it did not bother me much. It appeared to fit my needs nearly perfectly.Then the supposed "10,000 hour" bulb died after about 500 hours of use (4 months).After a real hassle getting through to Syntax tech support they sent (via slow UPS ground across the US) a replacement bulb for me to install. I am fairly mechanically adept, so that didn't bother me. Although my wife commented that she certainly would not be comfortable replacing the bulb. Syntax offered to send a technician to replace the bulb, but that would take around 3 weeks.With the bulb replaced, my problem was solved, right? Just temporarily. About 500 hours later (4 more months...TV is now ~8 months old) guess what happened... you got it, the bulb died suddenly.Once again, tech support is nearly impossible to get through to, but eventually I did, and they are shipping another bulb.The tech support folks don't want to look into the possibility that mine is a defective TV, so I am left to assume that this is normal actual bulb life... not to be confused with advertised bulb life.I've searched the internet and found NOBODY that has replacement bulbs (based on the TV model or the numbers on the Philips bulb itself), so it looks like the only option is to call Syntax for replacements for the life of the TV. I'm afraid to find out how much that will cost, once my 1 yr warranty runs out.
This stuff is crappy. It started smelling like it is burning after 2 minutes i started using it ...i threw it away ..a waste of hard earned money
Don't make the same mistake I made, research any product before you buy. I purchased this DVD player for my daughter in August 2004 as a christmas gift. I tried it out when I got home and it worked fine, but 5 days after christmas the thing stopped reading disks (just speeds up and slows down repeatedly until it say BAD DISK) the disk is fresh out of the box from Disney. Target was NO HELP at all and as for customer service at cyberhome give it up. So just look at all of the reviews on this site alone and you will RUNAWAY from this product. Target shame on you for offering you customers such a poor product and letting them hang out to dry. I will NEVER buy electronics from Target again.
I too, have Windows XP, and can't seem to get the software to install correctly (at the final step, there is an error message that reads: The parameter is incorrect). I'm not a computer whiz, so I don't know what this means. I just know that when I plug the USB reader into the computer, the computer recognizes the hardware, but it won't function because the software is incompatable with Windows XP! Unless I can find software that is compatable (and/or digitally signed), this USB reader is useless.
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!
I risked buying one of these, because it was the maximum amount of TV I could fit into my 32" cabinet. But I should have listened to the warnings. When I got the TV in the cabinet and turned it on, the screen was spotted by blobs of pink, green, and blue. The picture tube was shot. I have no choice now but to wait for Toshiba to bring another and hope it works better.
Total almost 20$, 2 expensive, not recommend! But I have no choice at that time.Buy it at local store, less than 12$!
Fit's perfectly, protects well (including screen), will NEVER fall out.....but: It attracts every particle possible. Dust, hair, cathair, furnature fabrics & everything else will coat the case. On the bright side, I paid about $1.50 for mine with free shipping, so it's a nice back-up to my Griffin leather snap-on case.
I ordered this for the new classic. In the picture it looks like it just covers the screen which is what I wanted. In actuality I'm pretty sure they sent me a generic pack to cover any iPod. The new form of the iPod Classic has a curved front so this protector does not cover well it all. It sticks up awkwardly on every side since it's a harder plastic. The screen also sets in a tiny bit so the covering sticks awkwardly to only the middle of the screen and leaves HUGE bubbles that you cannot squeeze out. May be $0.98 but you pay like $6 for shipping. I tried it on the classic for a second and threw it away. Waste of money. It might work for the older models, but they shouldn't advertise it for the classics at all.
I didn't have any luck getting this item to work as advertised. It appears that if you get lucky and it works right out of the box then you are fine. However, if you need the instructions, they are vague at best.Get ready to call tech support.
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.
Granted, mine has been dropped more than once, but from when I first got it this has been a crummy cd player. The buttons don't work properly. (For example, the stop button skips it back a track.) The anti-skip doesn't work very well and it takes forever to begin working once you turn it on. It also runs through batteries at an astonishing rate. Additonally, the headphones were quickly put out of commission. They were not even salvagable with duct tape.
I followed the steps listed on this site to upgrade to firmware 2.10 and I can not seem to do it. I upgrade the default firmward (1.00) to 2.01 and then realized there was a newer version available. I followed the same steps and the player just tells me that there is "no disc" in it. As far as the overall performance of the device, I am not pleased. It skips constantly and I can't seem to get 120 ESP. I have the ability to switch between 30s or 60s for MP3's and 10s or 40s for audio CD's. Where is the 120s ESP listed on the site?
Hi,I got a referb'ed unit from Fry's.. ($72), and the number is DRC8300NR - my guess is that it's the same unit, maybe newer firmware or something.)So far, it has worked fine, with a (very) surprising feature.When I recorded a TV program from DirectTV to DVD+R (or +RW), it figures out what the name of the program is! For example, instead of having the video named 'Transfer' (the default), it is named 'GREY'S ANATOMY' - very impressive, not sure if it is reading that from the video or audio, but it's using something I didn't know existed to do it.. This saves me entering that information in!Neg. stuff? Well, it has hung once and I've had to power it down, wait 30 seconds, and power it back up...I had problems with it recording for 30 seconds and stopping with a disk error - but then I stopped using the crappy CompUSA DVD's - which caused errors on other machines too.. (100 pack, for $14.95 with $14.95 rebate - not worth the cost!)I created a DVD+RW, made it compatable with DVD players... And when played in another DVD player, 2 out of 3 of the video clips hung, and I had to skip over to the next chapter. Those chapters played fine! I'm going to see if I can read the data on a PC and remaster a DVD+R (or -R) from the PC and salvage the disks...-Cherthttp://www.traderhut.com
I recommend you call Netgear and ask them if you system is compatible with this adapter before you buy. I doesn't work with certain certain chipsets (I think the VIA chipsets -- which are pretty common).My frustration was that I found this information out only after I'd bought the thing.If you're looking for an ethernet adapter for a laptop, I recommend a PCMCIA card; that was my eventual solution. They are more reliable (and faster).
These earclips fit nicely around the ears and perform that function well. However, to play any rock music, or music with bass, soft or low sounds through these headphones is a crime against humanity. I purchased these at a brick and mortar store and the moment I played one title from Godsmack through them I knew they had to be returned. The bass is is almos non-existent and soft sounds can not be discerned. The OEM headphones that came with a Creative Zen V Plus far outshine this model.
Only one screen protector in an order. Very slightly (about 1 mm.) too wide for the screen of my XV-6700, so it's hard to put on. Scratches easily (even the smoothing card that came with it scratched it). Not visibly or tactilely better than any other screen protector I've used over the years, but also no worse.On the plus side, comes with disposable little finger-gloves (like little balloons or condoms) you can wear to prevent fingerprints during installation. Had not seen that before.
This basic UV 37mm filter is ok for protecting a camcorder lens (really the main reason people use UV filters, I think), but it has two main issues:1) the filter didn't screw on very well onto my Panasonic PV-GS320. It would partly screw on, but even with repeated attempts, and verifying that the threads were ok, it would never seat fully down onto the camcorder. I tried it with both the camcorder hood on and off, and it had the same issue in both cases. This seems to me like a basic defect. I later purchased a Hoya filter which seated perfectly, so I know the camcorder was not the problem. Ultimately it's not a huge deal, but when it's poorly seated, I'd be concerned about the stability of screwing on something else (like a polarizer filter), or of permanently messing up the threads on my camcorder.2) the lens produces a lot of solar flare if you're pointed anywhere near the sun. This is not really a defect in the lens, as an uncoated lens is not designed to avoid sun flare (after all, it's just a piece of glass). It's really just a matter of you-get-what-you-pay-for. All the camera websites state that you need a multi-coated lens if you want to really deal with sun flare. I later purchased a Hoya multi-coated lens for only a few dollars more, and did some experiments and the multi-coated lens works much better when pointing into the sun. I haven't used the Tiffen much indoors, but other reviews on this item confirm it has the same issue indoors when pointed toward a lamp, which doesn't surprise me.Pros: cheapCons: poor threading, major sun flare issueOverall, I'm going to solely use the multi-coated Hoya that I purchased, and just keep this Tiffen as a backup if for some reason I ever scratch the Hoya (since these UV filters are really just scratch-prevention for the main camcorder built-in lens). But my recommendation is just get a multi-coated lens in the first place (from Tiffen or Hoya or whoever, I'm sure they are all good as long as they are multi-coated) for a few extra dollars rather than this cheap uncoated one.If it was just a matter of the sun flare, I'd probably give it 3 or 4 stars, since it does what any other uncoated filter would do, but I knocked it down to 2 stars due to the threading issue.
Got mine shipped so fast.Thanks Amazon.The product quality is unknown.The filter glass seems to be intact, however scratch marks are definitely visible on the metal ring.part of of logo B+W is scratched.This item must be a refurbished one.
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.
I should have known better. After seeing these in the store, a bundle of so many for just $20 seemed like such a steal. Actually, it would have been more beneficial to just set a twenty dollar bill ablaze. None of the cds I tried to make, worked. No, not one of them. It doesn't have anything to do with my burner, either. Every other type of disc I've ever used (and I have tried them all) has worked just great. Not only that, but this has happened to several relatives as well. We don't all have incompatible burners (which wouldn't make sense anyway, a cd such as this shouldn't be unique to any one type of burner), the bundle is just awful.
To put it simply, this thing is junk,I was using it to burn mp3s I downloaded from the net.First I bought a spool of 50 cd-rws, at least 30 of them were coasters.Iomega said it was the cds I was using ( great excuse, blaming blank cds).As of today I have tried 5 differnt brands of blanks,none of which can be reconized by the burner,it just keeps saying "insert a recordable cd" when there is one in the drive.Right now my two sons are smashing this burner in the yard with baseball bats,I wish the C.E.O. of Iomgea was out there also.DO NOT BUY THIS BURNER, YOU WILL BE SORRY!!!
After troubleshooting this radio, I found that the ceramic earphone was defective. It would have been a great buy if the earphone worked. I had to order a replacement earphone at a cost which was almost as much as the cost of this radio lab kit.
the idea is great, the problem is that if you live in an apartment, like i do, you may have trouble with the weak transmitter.my transmitter and receiver are only 20 feet apart, and the sound is really distorted at times.depends on your location.
it would help it they tested these before they shipped - works for some and not others - like me. When I tried the reverse "fix', computer made a troubling noise. Still would not work with mouse either way. Do not know if it damaged my motherboard or not.I got a USB Y soon after - works fine, so will stick with it Do not know if this damaged my PS 2 port however.Buy something else.
Nearly everything that could be wrong with this device and its software is wrong. First, the capture wizard program displays the file list boxes over the top of the preview screen and control buttons if your advanced display settings use large fonts. So you're forced to use small fonts which are hard to see on high resolution displays. When you capture, it's a ...shoot whether it will work or not. Occasionally, it actually will capture a two hour tape, but mostly, it will crash after 10 to 30 minutes with an "error in clvsd.ax blah blah blah restart your computer." You'll get real good at restarting your computer with this thing. The capture doesnt work at all with Ulead DVD Movie Factory or Dazzle DVD Complete. ADS claims full MPEG-2 compliance, but it's not DVD compliant so you have to re-encode the files for DVD anyway. Then there's the audio-sync problems galore! Another ... shoot. One day in sync, the next day out, and you never changed a single setting. Picture quality: Quite good, except for the occasional blocky artifacts, and the three or four lines of distortion at the bottom of the screen. A known issue ADS claims don't appear on a TV set, but they do, and it's annoying. ADS tech support is pretty weak. After two weeks they'll answer you with "uninstall, re-install" or "get a better sound card." If you still think you might like this product, do a Google search for "USB instant DVD problems." Read some of the tech forums and you'll hear all kinds of dissatisfied customers. And if you really must have it, keep your task manager handy, because it's the only way to close the capture wizard because it stops responding nearly every time you use it. You'll save a lot of frustration if you just take your $ and light it with a match instead of spending it on this piece of junk.
This iron gets used on a daily basis. The iron itself works great and the cordless feature is really neat - and I would buy another cordless iron again - JUST NOT THIS ONE!The problem is, this is the second iron we have gone through because after a year of use the adhesive used for the water tank has failed (micro-cracks in the adhesive develop - leaking water like a sieve). This also occurred on our previous iron as well. I originally thought the leak was a fluke, so I replaced with the same NI-L70SR. Sure enough after 14 months of use, this tank has started to leak (right after the one year warranty - figures).Because it is past the one year warranty - Panasonic Customer Service said there was nothing they could do. There is also no option to purchase a replacement tank so you must replace the entire iron.Spending $60 - $75 on this iron, I would expect it to last longer than one year - so consider this when shopping.
It's too bad I can't provide separate ratings for product and seller. In the case, unfortunately the yellow ink in the cartridge did not work which made the cartridge essentially worthless. I suspect this was either an old or refilled cartridge. It did not come in the OEM packaging; instead it only came in the inner sleeve of an OEM package, and it looked to be used. On the bright side, I got an immediate response from the seller when I submitted a refund request through Amazon. The e-mail was very apologetic for the bad cartridge and promised a full refund which was provided. I doubt I would purchase from this seller again only because not only was this cartridge defective but apparently many other reviewers had the same experience with other products. At least the seller made good on a refund and ended the experience on a very positive note. So I gave the product only 1 star but gave an additional star for good customer service. That's got to be worth something in these ratings.
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 purchased the Sony TCM-929 Pressman Desktop Cassette Recorder through Amazon.com because of the Sony name and the most reasonable price.I have used the TCM-929 primarily for the playing of cassettes that have already been recorded. During the time I have owned the recorder, I have recorded on it about 7-10 times. A few days ago, I attempted to record again and found that the recording button had become absolutely frozen in place--meaning that I could play cassettes but could no longer record. To record both the recording button and the play button must be pushed in completely at the same time.I subsequently sent an email to Sony. A Sony customer service representative phoned me the next day and did everything except offer a replacement or the repair of it. He even suggested that I refer the matter to Amazon as if, in some way, Amazon had a responsibility for inferior merchandise made by or for Sony Corp. The customer service representative suggested that maybe a new part was needed. He suggested I contact the technical dept. This is a cassette recorder, Sony TCM-929 Pressman that originally cost about $22.00. Oh, yes, and perhaps there is a spray I could use to unfreeze the button. Perhaps there is, though I haven't ever seen one. I have experienced this same problem with other recorders but not until the recording feature had been used a lot for a few years.It reminded me of my 85 year old neighbor's residence phone not working, calling Verizon and being told to go outside, take off the phone-wire plate cover (screwdriver)), pull out certain wires, and find an old-sytle phone to plug in--just to make sure that the problem was really Verizon's problem. Of course, it was then dark so a flashlight was needed, too. But then why shouldn't an 85 year old, disabled lady go out and check the phone lines. I mean do it yourself is one thing, but!!!!!I cannot recommend this product. It has not lived up to the Sony name.I have a big-screen Sony television; it works well, and I have always considered Sony as the best.(not in this instance).Since I am not trained in recorder-button installation and because the USPS or UPS rate would be ridiculous for transporting this $22.00 item, it would have been wise for Sony to have replaced this Pressman TCM-929 standard cassette desktop recorder. It may have cost Sony $7.00 to $9.00.It is called public relations and keeping customer "good will." Not very good marketing, Sony.Sony TCM-929 Pressman Desktop Cassette Recorder with Automatic Shut-OffI do appreciate the phone call from Sony--Whoever said "talk is cheap."
I was a bit weary buying this charger, it was only .01 cent at the time that I bought it. I thought to myself, for one cent, who cares it if doesn't work. A week after using it my ipod battery died. I replaced the battery with one i got off eBay for 15 bucks. My ipod is old, a 30 gig ipod video that i got one and a half years ago, but for it to just die right after i bought this? STAY AWAY!! Save your self some money and trouble. Even if its just a cent now, think how much a new battery will be.
This case created constant problems for my Palm VIIx. The tightness of the case cased and the positioning of the insides seams pushed the buttons to power the unit on... Therefore it was constantly running and going through lots of batteries...Didn't work for me at all.
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.
It is just for the small monochrome Zire on the picture, I am sure it does not work on Zire 71 either.
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.
This thing has never worked right. should have taken it back but thought maybe i wasn't doing something correctly. it only records sometimes. sometimes with a decent picture sometimes like i use rabbit ears. it tries to record on its own when i turn it on then won't respond to the remote.wont shut off until i pull the plug , just a complete piece of junk and i have lots of other sony items but i despise this waste of money and time.
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 really an &quot;out of the box&quot; peripheral. I plugged it in, followed the instructions, and in no time, I had my desktop and my laptop sharing my cable modem.The biggest advantage of this is the USB port. If you want to hook up a laptop, it'll save you as much as $50 or more because you won't have to buy a network adapter card. It's plug-and-play compatible with your USB port (though you do have to load a special driver).The added bonus is that it creates a back-end LAN for all the machines hooked to it. That means for PC's with 10/100 cards and category 5 cables, you've got a 100 megabit highway for transferring files between those PC's.If you want to know how fast that is... Imagine you have a 48x CD-ROM. Even with network overhead (there's next to no latency because there's only one router/hub and a few feet of cables between them), you'll be able to read files between PC's faster than you can read them off your CD-ROM.I'm getting a new PC next week. With the transfer rate on the LAN, the entire time for copying files will be about 1/3 the time needed just to write them to a 16x CD-ROM. That's not including the time to break them into CD-sized chunks, move them between machines, and then copy them off the CD. The time savings on a few gigs translates into hours. Just from that, this thing will pay for itself.It also makes synchronizing files on my PC and laptop a breeze. No more writing files to a CD-ROM or floppy to copy them over. Boom, baby! Just suck it down via the LAN. And if I want to download something big from the net onto my laptop, no more doing it at 56k or downloading it on the desktop and copying it over via CD. I now have high-speed internet access on both PC's... at the same time if I want it.If you want to establish your own home LAN that shares a Cable/DSL connection to the Internet, getting a router like this is *totally* worth the money. And if you want to network in your laptop without having to buy extra equipment for it... the BEFSRU31 is the router for you! I'm loving it!UPDATE - 6 weeks later: I now get a &quot;network cable unplugged&quot; error in Windows 2000 if I try to connect a PC to it via USB (I've tried on 2 PC's with 2 different USB cables to be sure). USB connections worked previously. I did everything they suggested including upgrading the firmware and re-installing the latest drivers off their web site.Not having time to go through a return process because I needed to transfer some large files to my laptop the next day and back to my desktop a couple days after that, I bought a LAN card for my laptop. When all three of my PC's (2 desktops and my laptop) were plugged in via RJ45, the router started looping and slowed LAN transfer rates between my PC's to around the same speed as a 56k modem, though the broadband internet access does not appear to suffer.Essentially, I can have 3 PC's connected for internet access, or 2 for LAN purposes. I should be able to connect 4 for both and even uplink it to a second hub/router for even more connectivity (theoretically, it's supposed to support up to 253 PCs). I e-mailed Linksys on Sunday. It has been four complete business days without a response. I tried calling and when I chose the option to hold for a rep (instead of leaving a message), that option was ignored and I was told to leave a message.I have e-mailed them again, sending every bit of info they request (proof of purchase and date, online and offline contact info) and will see if they deign to respond this time.In view of the person who wrote a review claiming his BEFSRU31 burned out twice and my recent experiences with it losing functionality (with Linksys providing most shoddy customer service), I have had to lower my rating from a 5 to a 2.
We used this humidifier for 2 weeks before I ditched it. The filter was gross, and I cleaned the humidifier according to the instructions. I borrowed my Mom's humidifier (bought 30 years ago), and it worked great -- then I realized how poorly the Vicks worked. After doing a little research, I discovered a humidifier at Target and have been very pleased with its performance. You still have to clean it on a regular basis, but there's no filter. I would recommend spending your money on the Crane humidifier.(...)
In my new Canon SX200 camera, it worked for 10 images, then died. I will try another supplier/model for my next purchase.
I used the battery for only two months before the charging rate deteriorated so badly and it could hardly hold a 30 minutes charge. The original battery which came with my camera took almost 4 years before deteriorating to this level.
this piece of junk failed after not much use. No computer can recongnize the device. I will stay away from WD products.
This keyboard freezes pretty regularly. It'll drop keystrokes and then it will add in duplicates of other. I've tried it on other computers in the house and it's hit or miss. It'll work great for a few minutes and then it'll start dropping keystrokes or freeze alltogether. I've had other MS keyboards that are great, but this is the worst ever!It is comfortable and it's soft on the wrists, but the fact that it just plain doesn't work makes it worthy of ZERO stars. Too bad that's not an option!
Included in this package: * Extra battey and charger - very nice * Lens cleaning tool - oversized, not worth much * Paper - five whole pieces, not worth much * Camera bag - worthless, does not seal at all; just a flap with a single buckle.This kit is simply not worth what it costs. Just purchase the battery and charger seperately (only $59 if you order directly from Kodak) then take your $40 and buy a real camera case, lens brush, and 15 sheets of print paper.
fits well with most speakers but i only recieved one mount when the ad looked like it was for a pair(2) of mounts.
I am soooooo disappointed to read that the Epson RX600 I've had for a year is notorious for having the LCD screen die. What good is the "photo" printer with all the extra features if I need the LCD screen to use them and it's totally black? If Epson knows this problem is widespread, why is this product still on the market? I have just contacted their customer service and I will also contact the BBB, Consumer Reports and whoever else I need to to get this "bad" product widespread "attention" it has earned!
Charger made the screen of the radio go blank and did not charge battery. Now the radio does not work except on the AAA disposable batteries.To make matters worse I have to pay to return the charger and the shipping cost is only a couple dollars less than the cost of the charger.Needless to say I am just going to throw it out. I am out the cost of the charger, original shipping, and have a damaged radio.
I just purchased this item with great expectations. I have owned it for approximately 1 hour. It does not work AT ALL. Every station has static. Maybe it is my car (infinity M45)-but this is a worthless and I am returning it.
did not buy the westinghouse 14.1 digital photo frame because the warranty is only 6 months---westinghouse is telling you their product well not last a year without a problem--
My drive FAIL after one year and a half...!!! This company really suck BIG TIME....I lost all of my data ...!!! ALL OFF IT...!!! THIS IS THE THIRD ONE THAT FAIL OUT OF FOUR OF THEM I PURCHASED LAST YEAR!!! Total JUNK...!!! NEVER buy a LACIE AGAIN FOR SURE....MAXTOR EXTERNAL IS THE BEST!!!
I have now been through two of these, I might be silly but I expect to get more than a year and a half out of my investment. Customer service stinks and is a rip off. Both Prisims are garbage for numerous reasons, not batteries, they were changed. If you want something that will last awhile don't get it. And I don't have any other software on there except Datebook.
Rated as 3000 hour bulb life when purchased, today they claim 4000 hours.Bulb lasted only 900 hours. Service at "unfocused" does not care about creating a satisfied customer base. Would not replace bulb even on a prorated basis.
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.
This paper is very bad. The printed images have whitespots all through the print, an edge that has to be torn off each print and it takes over a hour to dry.I have had much better prints with Cannon and Kodak paper and will be sticking with them in the future. I can not recommend this paper in any way.
This product uses a proprietary file system, and the drive can not be converted to FAT, FAT32, or NTFS. That's important information, and it should be on this product page. It wasn't.If you're never going to use another program with it, other than the program that you have to buy from Western Digital (WD Sync) to sync your drive (why isn't that in the purchase price?), then fine. If you want to use other programs that take control of the device and need to use NTFS (it's a more secure file system), then you're out of luck.Just like me!
This USB MICROPHONE was a christmas gift for my 20 year old grandson. He just told me that the one he wanted was with the ear pieces, in order to carry on a discussion with the person with whom he was playing the game. Grandma misunderstood. Is there anything that can be done to correct my error? Maybe you have earphones that do come with the microphone.Thank you for your interest and your time.Hope Knechtl
I own a Capture 4.1. I wanted to install on my Dell Precision 690. I was able to install it, together with an upgrade on the install disk, but when I tried to run it, I got a BSOD saying "an attempt was made to execute a non executable memory". It is the only program which does not run on my computer, and the only one which gave me a BSOD in the last 5 years. Unfortunately I cannot give 0 or less stars for such a buggy program.
Sometimes you'd like some music for a group where you don't have a formal music set-up. These laptop speakers do a nice job. On a vacation in Italy, all the laptop music, even from the internet, was ringing out. Good volume and tone.Update: Didn't last long. Died.
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.
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!
I really was hoping this product would work for me, but I wasted hours trying to configure it with no success. It was indeed able to provide a signal in my house in a far corner away from the wireless router, but only with the ssid provided out of the box by the manufacturer, and only in unsecured mode.Once I invested the time in trying to secure the wireless network, I encountered the same problems as many of the other users providing posts. And similar to their experience, it took me hours of fiddling around with network settings and sniffers to identify the ip address of the unit's console.Note that I decided to go with this Netgear unit, despite its potential config issues, because my router is also a netgear product, and actually the router has provided good service; I didnt think a linksys repeater would be easy to configure with the netgear router. Perhaps I should have given the Hawking repeater a try instead.Anyways, even once I was partially able to secure the network after using the powerline extender, my two laptops (one WinXP, the other Win VistaBiz) had different behavior when using the network; the XP I had to continually ipconfig release and renew, while the VistaBiz laptop continually had issues with only providing access to the network and not to the internet.Eventually I found I could remove the need for having this powerline extender on the VistaBiz machine by disabling IPv6 and setting the laptop to a static IP address and static DNS name servers (which the router console provided). All told, I spent 4-5 hours completely wasted, and returned the unit back to Amazon. At least the return process was easy...
The new model has a Halle Berry feature. Just click the button and it turns into Halle Berry and recreates "that" scene from Monster's Ball right in the comfort of your living room, and it's only $5,000,000 more.WHAT A BARGAIN. I'm holding out for that.
I have purchased 2 battery, part no.BP-408cl from DIGITAL.One (1) of the battery is defective. Can't be charged.I have tried multiple time and has no luck, still defective. I can't return the battery, because it is about 32 days after purchased.Not recommended to purchase this part, not too happy. Thank you.
I purchased my COWON I7 a couple of weeks ago. The stock earpieces, being rigid round plastic, are extremely uncomfortable, and I had read buying after-market earphones was the way to go to enhance sound and comfort.I decided to try the Etymotic Research ER6i earbuds because they looked far more comfortable, and some of the reviews revealed good sound as long as they were placed correctly.Out of the box, the Etymotic earphones were missing the replacement tool that was listed in the package documentation as included. I was able to change earpieces without it. The problem is that the moment I put these in, I was appalled. The sound was extremely tinny and thin, reminiscent of the cheap free portable radios banks or casinos give away as a promotion. I tried the different earpieces included in the kit, crammed them DEEP into my ears, and tried different settings on my Cowon equalizer. Although by doing so I got slightly better bass response, the overall sound was very thin and weak. The leads going to the earpieces also were very thin, transmitted noise, and the main lead had a very sharp kink in it (over 90 degree) from being tie-wrapped/packaged incorrectly. It was inevitable that the cord would soon break at that point.My Cowon stock earbuds have a more substantial cord, do not transmit movement noises through the cord, and have far better sound quality. The only downfall is the discomfort, which is substantial. I have to believe I can buy a $67 pair of aftermarket earbuds that have at least the quality of the stock ones, with some added comfort. The Etymotic earphones are headed back to Amazon for a refund as I type this. I give these one star because they are slightly better than using no headphones at all.
First one ear stopped working then the ear piece fell out of the headphone housing. This happened only after very light usage. For the price of these headphones I expected them to last longer than a month.
I was kinda disappointed with these. I realize they are pretty cheap price-wise, but even so, they don't live up to the Sennheiser name. These headphones look (and feel) kinda cheesy...but if looks don't get you, the sound will. They have NO bass; even with the volume at full, its all high and middle end audio, no bass whatsoever.The cable is also infuriatingly long; I have to wrap it around my neck twice to keep myself from stepping on it.Not really a good deal at all, your better off spending $12 less and getting a pair of JVC Gummies, which have better sound and a shorter cable for half the price.
This review applies to version 4 of the BEFW11S4 router. I do not know if older versions have the same issues or not. The latest firmware does not support streaming videos!!! Turns out, this is a very well known issue with this router in the on-line community. If you try to watch videos from web sites like cnn.com, roadandtrack, etc. the router will crash and have to be re-booted. The older firmware revisions did not have this problem. However, only the latest firmware revision correctly supports UPnP (a very usefull feature for file-sharing software). Linksys has not come out with a any new firmware version since middle of 2005 which really goes to show their commitment to customer support.
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.
My SMC Barricade router is on the first floor, my new office is on the second. The wireless signal is too weak to be useable and I do not want to pay an electrician to install a new fixed port in the wall.I had every hope that the wall-plugged WGXB102 device would extend my existing wireless setup. Unfortunately, after about six hours and two phones calls to technicians in Indian with very 'tick' accents, I could not get the WGX to function. For some reason, I could not connect to the Internet, despite following the instructions and tinkering with the settings.FYI, to reset the device, you have to stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it for about 15 seconds, which is easier if the device is plugged-in upside down. Not the best design.
I was disappointed with the quality of the product. I did not receive an invoice with the camera. I'm still trying to figure out how to return it. I've sent an email to the vendor expressing my dissatisfaction but I have not received a reply.
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.
Does not work with win2000, don't waste your money.
This unit worked great for almost 2 years. Now, I cannot record anything from the hard drive to the DVD. I get the same "RECOVER" message a lot of people are getting and the unit reboots. At this point, I can still record to the hard drive and watch programs at a later time. I'm wondering how long that will even last now. I wouldn't be surprised if a cheap unit broke so soon... but I paid a lot of money for this and expected much more.
It's true I bought it used, so maybe that's why it works so bad, but maybe not. The only way to get a good signal from it is to be less than 10ft away. If I go into the other room, it drops in and out. I regret spending $30 on this POS.
I'm using this to split the signal from my pc to my pc monitor and tv. It worked great the first day, had good picture on both the monitor an tv. The second day when I turned my computer on, the picture on the monitor was distorted. I then turned the tv on, the picture on the tv was fine but the monitor was still distorted. I unhooked everything and rehooked just the monitor into the pc and it's just fine. I can't say 100% it's the splitter giving me problems cause my moniter, though a flat screen, is pretty old.
Purchased this as a means to power my laptop (IBM Thinkpad T41) in my car and as a means to have a single power adapter for both my cell phone (Nokia) and laptop on trips.The adapter to power the cell phone emitted a high-pitched beeping sound, rendering it useless out of the box. The connection from the computer to the power pack went bad in under 6 months. I contacted iGo Customer Service about this and they promptly and cordially (!) replaced the cords to the power pack.Additionally, the combination of the IGo cell phone adapter with the laptop power adapter was actually bulkier to carry around than the AC Adapters that came with the cell phone and the laptop.
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.
I bought this printer on a whim because it was on sale for a good price; I sure got what I paid for! I set it up according to the manual. When I inserted the software into my disk drive there was no icon for it. I tried to eject the disk, but to no avail. I have a Powerbook G4 that is just over a year old. It has never had any problems, especially not any with the optical drive. I took my computer to Apple, and their resident 'Genius' was not able to detect the disk. He said that I will have to check it in for a week at their store for the base price of $150...more than I paid for the printer itself!!!I called HP to ask for their advice and they denied all responsibility and refused to help. They did offer to send a replacement disk, but that is useless to me as I have the old one STUCK IN MY DRIVE. I think it is very inconsiderate for a multi-billion dollar corporation to produce faulty software and then leave this starving student to spend more time and money than I can afford trying to fix the havoc it has wreaked on my laptop. I will never EVER purchase anything from HP again. I should have just bought the Canon Bubblejet i80.
This unit does not have the clean and clear sound that I hoped. The adjustment of bass and treble could not achieve a good EQ overall. The volume limit is also relatively low. I have owned the Yamaha MCR series and this does not compare to those systems in terms of sound quality, rounded sound, volume or ability to drive nice headphones. After six months I decided to buy another Yamaha.
I've been a long time Palm user starting with a Pro and owning 6 or 7 since, most recently an M515. The screen was what first attracted me to this unit plus the wireless network, well, it 'sort of' worked for a month, but I've had enough. This unit seems like it would be a good idea, but isn't. Installation and initial sync went very smooth, but that was only the beginning.DAY 1: First day carrying it, it locked up solidly - it wouldn't turn off or soft reset, I didn't have the CD w/the manual on it (bad idea) with me, so I didn't know how to hard reset. I tried taking the battery off, but the unit just came back on (in it's locked up state) when the battery was reinstalled - so I just let it die. I spent that evening getting it running again and trying to get the wireless networking to connect to my Linksys WAP11. After fiddling way too much, I finally got my mail and MSN Messenger to work, but not the browser. Finally I called HP's support site and was warned that any help he gave me was on a 'best try only' basis - no promises - we couldn't get the thing to work.DAY 2: I left the wireless networking enabled and went to work - the battery was completely dead by Noon - with wireless enabled the battery seems to have a painfully short life. So I spent that evening restoring it again. I went to HP's website and found an external battery ...Perfect huh? - Ordered this puppy immediately - only to find it only works with the expansion pack which adds expansion slots, but also a LOT of bulk - just to have a reasonable battery life? I called HP to return it and the agent sent me to the parts department for a second battery to carry. .... he assured me that I didn't have the skills to replace the battery. I told him that it just had a little latch on it and it flipped out and I was quite sure I could handle it. He replied that the case was sealed and that no one but HP was authorized to open it. I told him that tech support had asked me to remove the battery to retrieve the serial number from the label under it and didn't see the problem with removing it. He was then VERY annoyed, told me that I didn't know what I was talking about, and hung up. I figured that there will be higher capacity batteries in the aftermarket soon.Now it's over 3 weeks later and although I haven't missed any meetings or anything because this thing failed me, I've come close, and instead of just grabbing my Palm and using it without giving it any thought, I find myself reaching for it and wondering if it's going to work. I finally decided I've had enough. I picked out one of the new [brand name] Palm OS units w/MP3 and ordered it. I then decided to call HP and see if they would consider a return for a one month old order - they did so without hesitation - they looked at their records and saw that I had several tech support contacts on it, appologized that it didn't work out and even sent FedEx with a pickup tag.The Palm is by far a better platform for simple organizer tasks, but the PPC 'horsepower' is great when using spreadsheets and the like - I thought I could have both....
As a heavy gym user who has sweated several MP3 (and headphones) into the trash, I thought this was the answer. But after using it for several weeks, I hate the thing. My biggest gripes:1) The Sonic Stage program seems not to be able to find and import the vast majority of .wma format files that I have never had a problem using on my other players. The program seems like a shill to force you to use Sony's Connect Store. Cheaper MP3 players allow you to drag and drop files direct to the player, I don't want another program just for this device.2) The entire industrial design of the player depends on one small keyway on the back of the plastic case, which in my case was deformed after one week and would no longer hold the player in one position. Without the keyway, you have a round player that is free to spin in the round holder which make this impossible to use without tying up both hands.3) Even when the keyway was working, the controls are not easy to use when you are working out. The armband positions the player so that the rear of the twist knob digs into your arm and makes it hard to navigate the controls with one hand while running.It is almost like no one actually tried to use this while running in the design phase. This is a case of a cool looking industrial design that does not serve the market it was meant for, avoid this player!
The unit worked well for several months, then it became possessed. It will not stop flashing loading. It flashes loading for hours upon hours, even when there was not anything to load. I have packed mine up to ship it to Georgia to be repaired.
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.
As others have mentioned, this subwoofer makes a very loud and rather impolite sound when it decides to go to standby mode. And many times it'll go noisily into standby in the middle of a song/movie. I thought I had a bum unit and tried the 8". Same thing! I'm no audiophile, and I hardly think it takes a purist to be turned off by the sound of something occasionally relieving itself in the corner of your living room.It's hard to believe Jensen continues to sell this thing with such an obvious and annoying flaw. Might be good as a novelty/joke item. Otherwise, avoid.
My CD burner didn't like these CD-R's. I was having trouble finding the brand I had been using, so thought I'd try something new. I read the rave reviews here, and decided to give these Memorex CD's a try in my Marantz professional CD burner. They burned, but with a lot of static interfering with the music. I tried a second time, and got the same result. Went back to TDK with the same good results I'd had previously. I'm sure it matters what CD burner you use, whether or not these will work for you. Didn't work for me.~heidimo
First off, I think the protector is made of good quality. The instructions stated that the screen protector was made to be smaller than the PSP screen because they did not want the screen protector to lift up.... totally understandable. When I installed this protector onto my PSP-3000, it was easy to make the bubble-free. The only problem is that the protector was BIGGER than the screen. Therefore the sides of the protector were slightly on the body of the PSP. Since it was on the body of the PSP, the edges will lift up and the protector will fall off in a matter of time. I had to trim the protector.... in doing so, dust and other items fell onto the adhesive side making it VERY difficult reapply it without bubbles. I am giving this product one star because of the fact that it was larger then the screen. I checked the protector on the psp screen before applying it and the (larger) difference was unnoticeable.Also, there was only one protector in the package (granted I knew this when I purchased the item). They could have had 2-3 of them in the package so if the customer messes up, they have another to go to.I wished this screen protector actually fit my screen... I would have given it 5 stars. I am currently attempting to contact the seller to see if they are willing to give a refund or a replacement. Updates will follow.**UPDATE**The company did contact me and requested to send me another one. The only problem is I never received it.
I ordered this in hopes of getting it to work with my GPS. Unfortunately, the drivers provided give a blue screen of death on Windows XP Home! Fortunately, I was able to find another source of drivers. If you order this, go to http://tech.prolific.com.tw and look for the PL-2303 USB to Serial Bridge Controller driver. This has solved the problem for me and ended the blue screen on access. (the one I downloaded was wd_pl2303_v20011_v20024.zip). Be aware that you may need to do this to use the device.
I loved this popcorn popper, UNTIL I ran out of the concentrators that were provided with the popper. After looking at numerous stores to find the replacement concentrators, I realized that I was going to have to buy them online. Then, I realized that if I buy more concentrators, I am going to be paying almost what I payed to purchase the popcorn popper, just in replacement pieces and shipping and handling! I will be looking for another popcorn popper.
It functions well enough but I just can't get used to the feel/fit of it. (It coils around your inner ear) It's just sitting at home now, unused
this headset worked fine on PC and PS3 until the microphone stopped working one day (only ~3 months since i purchased it), never to work again. looking at the other reviews this does not seem uncommon.
This radio only can tune in stations via an old-school tuning knob, making it a MAJOR pain to go from one station to another!!! It has NO preset capability!!! And what "genius" decided to NOT include a power cord??? I would've had to shell out $25 extra at Radio Shack just to be able to plug this freakin' thing in!!! You're better off getting this model:Sangean PT-80 AM/FM Professional Digital Stereo LW/SW Shortwave World Band Travel RadioIt has preset capablity, auto tuning, an included power cord, and an optional antenna to improve shortwave reception. You'll get more bang for you buck when you get this model.
I returned this OPPO DV-970HD since it froze after 1 day of use. The unit would not eject or power off by using the buttons on the box or on the remote. The picture was not impressive, compared to a standard JVC progressive scan unit with component cables, and required a lot of color adjustment. The remote is poorly designed since there is no logic to the layout of the buttons. The most frequently used buttons like the play and fast forward button are very small while butttons you rarely use are very large. The box it came in said Made in China while the unit itself said Assembled in China.
I bought this bag for my 17" Dell M90, and it won't accomodate the laptop at all. The interior dimensions are 15.4" x 10.2" x 1.8".(391mmx259mmx45mm).I should have read the review before buying the item.The seller won't take the item back either, so now I am stuck with a bag that I dont need.
These headphones are small and comfortable. The noise reduction works well on low to mid frequencies. External conversations and music vocals still come through but at reduced volume, easily covered by your own music through the headphones.My biggest complaint is the ridiculous amount of packaging these come in. Basically a whole plastic and cardboard package within another super heavy duty plastic and cardboard package. And...also included is this ugly zipup hard shell covered with fabric case for your headphones. Who keeps their cheap-o headphones in a case? There must be thousands of these in landfills everywhere. In the end there is a total of 2-3 times the weight of the headphones in packaging and other garbage. Philips should be ashamed.
Box certainly looks good, handheld is a nice interface (similar menus to that on ipod), PC software comprehensive also, and it all installed easily (it has to be said it did mangle all the ID3 tags that iTunes created, but it was fine with tags created by other rippers like MusicMatch so that might be iTune's problem, not Creative's).The receiver happily connected to my wireless network and both receiver and PC reported that they were mutually connected. But according to the remote I had 0 mp3 files available, so I couldn't play music. Upgraded to latest software, and it did list the mp3s on my PC on the remote, so I was able to play music, and like others say here, the sound is great quality, the hardware is obviously good. That lasted 2 days, and then I powercycled my PC and now remote just tells me that I have 0 mp3s available, so I can't play any music. The software is obviously not good! So if you do get it working, don't switch anything off! :(Its useless to me. (By the way, Creative support did try and help, but only with generic &quot;how to config WEP&quot; stuff which has made no difference. If somewhere at Creative knows more than general FAQ stuff they can get back to me on enquiry KMM2966288I24521L0KM).I hope you are more lucky than me. I will stick to using my iPod with iTrip broadcasting FM to my stereo, which to be honest, works just aswell.
I received the i705 for Christmas. I have had nothing but trouble with the product. The Infrared radio didn't work. I tried for several weeks! The absolute worst part , however, was Palm's customer service. If you think they are out there to help you, you are wrong. They agreed (after several phone calls), to replace the unit. This was a new unit that they finally agreed to replace. After reading the fine print, I realized they were going to send me a reconditioned unit, and by now, there are better products on the market. Curiously enough, the unit still hasn't arrived. Additionally, you need to sign up for their service, which is pricey. If I have to have a reconditoned unit, I may as well have the top of the line reconditioned PDA. The price on this unit has come down considerably, I guess there is a reason. Oh, and the customer service department may be suffering from post Christmas stress, as they were a bit touchy, to say the least.
This filter came in a bundle and is just good for protecting lense front element. I start using my lens with filter and was wondering why all images are bit soft looking. After several weeks I realized to remove this filter and softness was gone. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
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.
This looks nice from a distance, but you have to cut the plastic yourself (it's perforated on the back) and if you're not careful it *will* show stress marks near your cuts. It says to use an exacto knife -- use one. I tried with just a regular pocket knife first but it wasn't a thin enough blade.+ surface texture matches car, looks okay+ the aftermarket stereo I installed slips in the center opening perfectly- DOES NOT FIT into the dash. It's too big. It says in the description that it's supposed to sit "snugly", but I don't think my car has shrunk with age. It just doesn't fit and I'm going to have to cut it down on all edges.- The instructions REALLY suck. I have no idea what those metal plates are for. They don't tell you.- It doesn't come with glue, which seems to be the only way to install this thing. I'm not really sure if there's another way, somehow involving those two metal plates, because the instructions really suck as noted above.
I am generally disappointed in the operational quality of this product. The Analog video input worked poorly with the two Sony cameras I tried. The ADS fails to lock sync about 50% of the time. The interface with the software control from iMovie is also partially dysfunctional. When I called ADS technical support they were quick to blame the cameras and the iMovie software saying the Pyro A/V Link was operating properly. After a couple of weeks the power switch now fails to latch most of the time. At least this should provide reasonable cause for a warranty fix.
I bought this player at Target because it was the cheapest around and I needed to replace a DVD player that was having lots of problems.At first this player worked great, but within a month it started having problems with freezing up, at first I thought it was the DVD...Now a little over a month later, it skips, freezes, and simply turns itself off while trying to "load" a DVD or in the middle of playing one.This player is going where it belongs, in the garbage!
After an incident with the wrong transformer and my nice Compaq factory speakers, I was in the market for new computer speakers. I listen to music some, but wasn't planning for it to be my main music source. I decided to buy some speakers that weren't the lowest priced, but a little bit more around $30 or $40. I regret now not going for the next price range up.I don't have a problem hearing them, but the sound hurts my ears when I turn them up to what I consider a good level. I may be lucky and have a good soundcard that can drive them well. My complaints about these speakers are mainly that there is too much high end, absolutely no bass, too much of an echo and they pick up interference from my external hard drive. The cable is kinda short compared to other speakers, but it works fine for my current set up.I may try borrowing someone's subwoofer and hooking it up and see if that makes them tolerable, but I'll probably do well to just save up for a nicer system. If you want some speakers that you don't want to listen to much music they should be ok for you, but if you end up listening to music or watching things online they are pretty poor. I will most likely consider Cyber Acoustics in the future, but not their lower end speakers. I will admit these guys have jumped off the desk a time or two and hold up well, unfortunately it doesn't fix the bad sound.keep the faith,dEx
While I didn't pay much, I got even less than I spent. Don't do it!
I too have had this player for just over a year and the message reads "cannot read disc" a little internet seaching and you will find an overwhelming number of unsatisfied sony consumers.I have always bought sony,willing to spend the extra money for quality, but have been very dissapointed recently.
The photo of the item makes it look white but the actual item is a medium-dark gray. Not what I wanted or needed at all.
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.
The Belkin F8T030 has terrible range. It only worked at full speed when I held my Palm Zire 72 within 8 inches of the unit! It barely moved data at 5 feet and dropped out completely over 10 feet away.I Returned it and bought an Anycom AP-2002 bluetooth access point. Both are supposed to be Class 1 radios but the Anycom is way better! It has 2 to 3 times the range of the Belkin. If you screw up the settings you can do a full factory reset with out having to establish a connection first. With the Belkin, you have to be able to connect to it to reset it.Even though the Anycom is better, Bluetooth still has quite a limited range. The Anycom is Class 1, but the Palm is not, and it is the limiting factor. When they say 300 feet, that is only if both ends are a Class 1 radio. When they say 30 feet for a Palm device, you can still connect at 30 feet, but the throughput is very very slow.Practical distances with the Anycom seem to be around 10 feet and that is still slower than when you are right next to the access point.I read some of the other negative reviews on the Belkin and thought it cant be that bad, but it was! Stay away, really!
Carried this in my laptop bag. I guess travel must have been too much for it, because after 2 trips the tension in the neck was gone and the lamp would no longer stand up. That's too bad, considering it was supposedly designed for travel. Piece of junk - will not buy Kensington again.
The product works great for my NES/SNES so if you're buying it for those, great. But I was buying it for use with my Genesis, I already had power cords for the other two. It doesn't fit a model 2 Genesis (which uses the same plug as model 3). I imagine it probably would fit a model 1 but I don't have one of those. If you only fir one of the three types of a system, you should really specify that, I just assumed since its a multi plug it would have a plug for each kind. Not the case. It has two plugs, one of which fits the SNES and one of which fits the NES but nothing for the Genesis. Very annoying.
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.
This printer is hands-down the absolute worst experience I have ever had with any purchase!! It absolutely, positively does not work with Adobe Photoshop (any version). What is the use of having a pro photo printer if it is not compatible with Photoshop!! I actually returned this printer, because HP said I got a bad unit, only to have the exact same problem with the replacement unit!! After hours on the phone with "tech" specialists from India, they finally admitted that none of thier Pro printers work with Photoshop. They have a new one out...the B9180 which comes with the Photoshop plug-in so you can use with Photoshop, but at a $700 price tag...give me a break. HP actually had the nerve to tell me that this was Adobe's fault not theirs. How ridiculous....considering that every other photo printer on the planet works fine with Adobe's line of software. I actually have a $99 Epson photo printer...which could run circles around this expensive piece of junk!!! Do yourself a favor...buy an Epson.
This Printer is terrible! Don't buy this one. It is constantly jamming or refusing to feed paper. It also prints crocked on the page when it does print. I won't even donate this thing to anyone, it's going into the landfill where it belongs!
Bought this and couldn't get it to work at all. Assumed it was me and waited until I could cash in a favor from my favorite IT guru. He confirmed its uselessness. Too late to return it. Stay away.
The scroll wheel is mushy, hard to spin and unresponsive. If I squeeze the whole mouse in my hand like an orange it deforms and the mouse buttons chafe each other. The keyboard is flexy, squeaky, and none of the auxiliary buttons work. My wrists want to slip off the wrist rests. The Mac software that I installed (quite reluctantly) is a complete joke; it offers to launch Sherlock(!!!) for the function keys, and uses freaky non-standard dialog boxes. I think the layout of the System Preferences pane it installed may have been broken; it looked like there was supposed to be more of it that disappeared off the bottom of the window.All in all, the only positive thing i can think of to say is that the set came with name-brand batteries. Too bad I sent them back when I returned this cheesy, cheap, insulting, plastic pile of crap.
The camera (along with the other P-series) has a well-known tendency to get dust on the sensor. This shows up in brightly lit outdoor scenes when the shutter is stopped down. Sony warranty service proved to be a joke -- they claimed my fully functional camera had corrosion damage and was unrepairable. [...]The slow shutter speed when a flash is used is also a problem. However, for outdoor use and general pocket camera usage, the P150 would be a jewel if it weren't for the dust problem.
I bought this pair in June and by September there is no sound coming from out of the right side. When they worked, they worked fine. Not anymore.
I have purchased 6 of these over the last 2 years and everyone has failed within a few months. I thought it may have been a power surge on the first couple, but the last few I have had no power surge issues to blame it on. After calling who knows where and attempting to speak to someone that English is obviously a second language, and being put on hold multiple times, I was transferred to a "supervisor" who was even less skilled. They would ask a question and I would answer and then they would ask the same question several times, like they lost their place on the script. After over 35 minutes nothing was resolved and needless to say I will never buy another trendnet product in my life. I know-how dumb am I for buying 6 after having everyone fail everytime??!! I will not make that mistake again.
These earbuds had to be modified significantly to fit my Philips HN060 noise canceling ear buds.Modification aside, while the shape and size is similar to my original buds, the materials used are far inferior.These are stiffer and less comfortable, and seems to fit less snugly.
Great product if it works. If you are as unfortunate as I was to get a defective router, be prepared for an experience out of Kafka. Try for hours to get to Linksys tech support. Become a teacher of English as a second language. After several times being told how to set up a router, regardless of what your issue might be, try to get an event number, so you don't have to start from scratch with the next tech -uh oh - no can do - the Citrix server is down. Eight months and I still can't get an RMA for a warranty exchange. If they can stall for another four months, the warranty will expire - they are batting .666 so far. Can you spell &quot;Netgear&quot; or &quot;Microsoft&quot; or &quot;Cisco&quot;? I can.
The phone portion of this suppressor does NOT automatically reset so the first time it takes a surge, the unit is toast. I don't recommend this unit for phone protection.
ya get what ya pay for! just received it today and every time i plug it in i get the "USB Device not recognized" message. tried it in a different computer just to check and got the same error message. pay the extra money so that you get one that works.
I thought this product would provide a way for my husband to listen to internet radio in another room while I am working on the PC. That's what Logitech says it will do. So far, it seems to be doing that without problems.BUT! I had problems with installation. The software does not recognize my computer or my sound card, so I can't select either of them as "default" unless I go to control panel>sounds and audio devices>audio tab>sound playback> default device.I WAS able to send Windows Media Player output to this device in the media player itself. (Go to library> more options> devices> speakers> properties> sound playback and choose this device.) Other applications (such as iTunes) do not have that option for use.Sound confusing and difficult? Yep. Buyers beware... there is NO support from Logitech for this product. The only support I found was at the users forum:[...]Good luck.
I have had this remote for about a year and a half and have used it only sparingly. It's big bright andbeautiful. It however is way over priced and difficult to navigate. Because it is primarily touch screen driven one will often touch the wrong area and launch an activity or function that you didn't want to occur. My screen has gone dead. The battery contact is broken and the 499 dolloar remote is kaput.I do have two other remotes from logitech that I love. The harmony One is the best hands down. The 880 is a good workhorse. I know the price on the 1000 model has dropped significantly but there is a reason for this. Save yourself a big headache and get the Model One instead. It got a five star rating in Macworld Magazine. The Giz Wiz also loved it.
Two years old and monitor quit working. First it would not turn off, needed to unplug the power source, then it just turned to black. A complete waste of money. Why should a $500+ monitor quit working after just two years. Will not buy another gateway product. They do not stand behind their products.
I have purchase this product six times over three shipments. Two shipments were returned due to poor quality. Often the entire box of CDs were manufactured so poorly that my CD burner will not recognize the CD as other reviewers had indicated. While the product is an eye grabber, they are a huge headache to obtain since Imation and/or Amazon do not have the quality product. If, by some odd chance (33% in my case) you get a usable product, it is wonderful. I do not think anyone should have to risk the hassle though. I do not recommend purchasing the Imation Business Card CD-R, especially if you are in a hurry to receive and use them!
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 color and contrast, many conveniences at this price (and many missing), nice black and white levels when dubbing old VHS tapes. But...dot crawl, mosquito noise, edge artifacts, macroblocks -- a whole catalog of typical digital defects, even at XP and SP speeds. The digital noise on LP and EP is horrific, and noise reduction on playback gives some of the strangest and most irritating effects I've ever seen (such as facial features disappearing into shapeless blurs every time an actor turns his head). DVD has a long way to go to beat high-end VCR's, even when you take VHS tape noise into account. The DVD standard will change soon anyway, so save your $$$ and find a refurbished high-end VCR for now. The ES20 weighs slightly less than a desktop paperweight, so don't expect durabilty. OK if your input image is pristine, but the DIGA processor can't handle any kind of input irregularities, so dubbing your old Law&Order tapes recorded at EP is out of the question. Also has a noisy input section, made worse by dim floating gray RF bars from the unit's onboard fan noise, as well as blacks that are often too inky and a tendency for color casts (usually red) in recordings. No image size adjustments on playback, and most player-only units have better output anyway. If you thought VHS tape was noisy, wait until you see the weird artifacts this unit records onto your DVDs.
I have been using the Linksys BEFSR41 DSL/cable router for 8 months and loved it. I purchased the BEFW11S4 to roam around the house using my Dell laptop. I also looked at the WAP11. The price of the BEFW11S4 (after $30 rebate) and the WAP11 was the same price on Amazon, so I decided to purchase the all-in-one BEFW11S4.I should have paid closer attention to the negative reviews. This unit has caused me grief ever since I received it. The first thing I did was upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Configuration was easy. It did not take long to get connected to the Internet through the RJ-45 ports, but it was horrible ever since I got it connected.I successfully connected three computers (two desktops and one laptop) using the 4-port router. I tried to connect wirelessly. After a lot of troubleshooting, I finally did a soft reset (hit the button on back of unit for 1 second). The wireless worked. I used the wireless in various parts of my house and was disappointed in the range. It only worked up to 40 feet away. The connection speed was good at 40ft.I then tried to connect to the Internet using one of my other PCs connected through the hub (non-wireless). It would not work. Again, I figured out the only way to get the PC to connect to the Internet was to do another soft reset of the Linksys. My PC got connected, but the wireless would not work. I tried many different scenarios, but the wireless would not work at the same time as my desktop PC. I wasted a lot of time.I called Linksys tech support and after I explained to him my experiences, he asked me to do a couple things. The changes I made were all unsuccessful. He told me that I can ship the unit to Linksys and they will ship me a new one. He explained the return process to me: I will receive an email within 3 business days to describe how I can return the unit, I have to ship it back to Linksys (I am responsible for the shipping costs), and they will send me a new unit. The entire process will take 15 business days. I was SHOCKED! I had the unit for one day and I have to be without one for three weeks. On top of it, I have to pay for the shipping.I never did get an email from Linksys and it has been 6 business days. I am sending it back to Amazon ... and will buy another brand. A friend really likes his D-Link router/wireless unit. He also has much greater range.My advice is to pay close attention to the reviews. I wish I would have. I could have saved myself many hours of frustation...
This has to be the biggest disappointment in a long time. The characters are not at all fictional but are very easily identified as living persons (well, in one case the late Mayor Daley of Chicago) - all the way from a badly disguised Father Andrew Greeley to the present mayor of Chicago to the African Cardinal. I'm very familiar with Cardinal Arinze of Nigeria and he does have a nephew who played basketball at Wake Forest University (he has since transferred). It is totally unbelievable and many of the facts about the Catholic church are inaccurate. These authors wasted their time writing this book and you'll waste yours reading it.
Wish I had read the reviews before ordering this item. No back light, very hard to see. The picture shows it lit up. not so...
Mine was good for about the first two months. Then for some reason card stopped working at all. I've worked with these things enough to know how to use them. My 8gb Transcend card fails.
No doubt someone tried to make an affordable pair of binoculars. These look good, feel good, but just don't perform. The image is small and dark, out of focus when zoomed in, and plagued by double vision.
I use this to heat and keep water hot throughout the day for tea, etc. There is grey metal like effervescence from the heating element. You eventually see particles in the water; and when you run you finger on the element it picks up a grey powder like slurry. This would not be noticed when making coffee because of the dark color.I had bought two, returning the first thinking it was a one-time defect, but same thing happened with the second one.
Every thing works well enough with the exception of the HDMI terminals that were not functional correctely as I recieved the Sharp Aquos LC32D42U LCD HDTV. The picture blinks on and off when I used either of the two HDMI terminals for input from my Direct TV HD receiver. Toke some effort to get Sharp arrange warrenty repair. It is still in the shorp. Hopefully it will get fixed soon. Aother feature that is missing from this TV is the option of elimating weak stations ater auto tune.
the Logitech pocket digital has horrible picture quality. It is the worst 1.3 megapixel digital camara i have ever seen. Don't buy this camara unless you plan on carrying a spotlight around with you.
I'm not the first who telling you this, but you will get ghosting with this filter (take a look on add pictures)
My goal is to point out some of the problems I've had with this light and also suggest what I think is a grat alternative.I've tried to use this light a couple times and was never happy with it. The light didn't stay in position, seemed to occasionally get in the way of my hands, and frequently blocked my view of the screen. Nothing was a showstopper but I wanted to get rid of the annoyances if possible.Then I tried a new reading light:Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light (Silver). It throws a very even, very white light at two intensities. Batteries will run it for over 20 hours. The neck is stiff enough to keep the light were you put it. Best of all it attaches to your book with nice wide and padded jaws.It took me about a minute to realize that all these benefits could be used with my netbook by clipping the light to the slide of the display. It's the best I've seen.
If you're looking for street level point-to-point navigation, look elsewhere. Not quite useless, but nearly so. Locations on uploaded regions are up to two-tenths of a mile off kilter. The best it will do is get you to the general area so you can then use the map image like a paper road map. It will not get you door-to-door. If you're in moutain back country, could be life-and-death serious!The folks at Thales (pronounced "tallus")/Magellan say they are well aware of the inaccuracy and are trying to find a more reliable data supplier. I'd wait!
This tv is not high quality stuff, though it's cheap. It just lasts one year ...too bad.
iPod does not sit on stand because you have to plug in to bottom of iPod. Would not recommend to anyone. You will find out how good Amazon's return policy is.
They picture what they shown in Amazon and sent item is different.I suggest not to take this product.
I ordered 3-ring photo albums, which I love. This item pops up as recommended. It does not fit the albums I ordered. Why would you advertise these items together? Makes no sense. Of course I returned them.
While the sound produced is admirable, the software is, to put it kindly, "weak". Windows XP locked several times during download or erase attempts, requiring rebooting. The manual purports to be written in English, but is indecipherable and, for all practical purposes, useless. The actual capacity is somewhat less than advertised (possibly also due to a software glitch). Running or a session at the gym will often affect the performance. The battery power is a plus when travelling, a few small AAA batteries, each lasting about 8 hours, being less cumbersome than a charger. Overall, however, just not in the same class as the ipod.
I originally wrote that this scanner was great, but boy was I wrong. It jams, it stops working for no apparent reason and the Twain and WIA user interfaces are horrible. I have gone through 3 scanners and 2 returns of the ADF to HP for replacement with no luck. What a piece of junk. I purchased a Xerox Documate 510 which seems to do a much better job. I'm sending this thing to HP's CEO for his new office door-stop.
I have owned this piece since it came out in 2005. I bought it with the Toshiba 52HM84 HD Television. I have owned Toshiba products for 20 years and have never been so disappointed in a products performance and the company's support of it. The player freezes almost every time you insert a disc. The remote and manual buttons on the front of the unit are of no use. The entire unit decides when it is going to unfreeze. You cannot even turn it off and back on. Toshiba offers no firmware upgrade or useful information to help the problem. They can only tell you to unplug it, take the batteries out of the remote and press every button. This all does nothing to remedy the problem. It sure would be nice if Toshiba would fix the problem. When it does work, it has a great picture.
I bought this Linksys signal booster to broaden the range of my wireless network (in an old, two-story home). I connected the booster to my D-Link 614+ wireless router, and the signal actually got worse...almost to the point of no signal at all.After talking with technical reps from Linksys and D-Link, it turns out that the signal booster is a proprietary product. It will only work with a Linksys router. This is contrary to what the product description says, so DON'T buy it if you don't have a Linksys router!*Note: If you have a Linksys router, I feel that this product is a worthy buy based on other recommendations. The &quot;one star&quot; rating is based solely on the above comments.
This is the 3rd. one I had to replace do to water leaking into the the unit. The cord grip seals at the cord but around the outside where the cord enters the transformer it allows water to get in. The transformer is potted with a black tar mixture, but it is poorly done and water gets into the electronics and shorts it out. At about $100.00 each this becomes expensive. Buying just the raw transformer means you have to make some kind of container to put it in. Since this option still costs about $65 you don't save very much. If I could buy the raw transformer for around $20 (which is all it should cost), then it would pay to make a container to put it in. For five years I've been using an old Gamma transformer by Current USA but it seems that it is no longer made.
Very disappointed with this product, I can not open it in any of my three computers. The only way to retreat photos is to plug the camera to the computer.
You can use a telephone cord and do the exact same thing. Red for power and Green for ground. Other 2 wires not used.
Initially I was quite happy with these earbuds. I mainly used them walking to and on the bus with an mp3 player in my pocket. The sound quality was good and they stayed in my ears better than the Sony MDR-EX71. However, within the last year I've gone through two sets of these, both with the same issue. One earbud would stop producing sound and then within a week the other would fail as well. The problem appears to be wear at the junction where the cord goes into the plug. Cosmetically these looked fine, but they wouldn't produce sound. These earbuds just can't stand up to everyday use with an mp3 player in your pocket. I will be replacing these with a hopefully more durable pair.
The sellers name was TOPSTAR. Don't bother trying to order anything from this seller. They don't answer any questions about anything. After a month of no communication i canceled the order and they did not even respond to that. Should be named NOSTAR
I purchased this item for my sons psp and what a dissappointment! After waiting more then 2 weeks for it to arrive we finally got the item only to find it is a THIN PIECE OF CLINGON PLASTIC. The worst part is that when you attempt to put it on there are millions of tiny air bubbles for which they give you a small cardboard squeege THAT DOES NOT DO ANYTHING to get the bubbles out. The more you try to get the bubbles out and handle it the worse it gets. The item did not cost a lot and you do get a soft cleaner cloth with it so i dont feel too bad but my advice is to stay away from THIS JUNK.
I bought my T2 7 months ago and, after spending many, many hours trying to get this outwardly delightful and robustly-featured product to perform satsifactorily, have reached the bottom line: $300 (my original price) paper weight and labor-wasting device.My T2 never synced satisfactorily with my Dell, Windows-XP-equipped computer (which handles other addons including a digicam and ipod perfectly). Eventually, Palm tech support threw up their hands and allowed me to return it for repair. Over a month later I got it back --incapable of even taking a charge. Following more consultations and negotiations, Palm finally agreed to send me a reconditioned unit.The refurbished lemon arrived after another few weeks and refuses to synch at all, even with extensive kibbitzing from the tech staff over the phone (for which they originally tried to soak me for $25 since it had been more than 90 days since I bought the original lemon).The final straw was that, having followed in minute, cautious detail all Palm's written and phone instructions to the letter, I lost -- what, 100s of hours-worth of data-entry over the years? -- when the copy-data-before-reinstall-software procedure saved exactly none of my files. Unretrievable, gone. Refund: don't even think about it.I will never buy another product from this company.
i got this disc man for christmas and i was very dissapointed.....at first i was happy, it looks good, its thin, light and its a cool overall looking discman, the reason i gave it 2 stars was because of the esp2, already having the reg esp, i thought this would be much better, but it turns out that this esp2 works worse then the reg esp! the discman will even skip for no reason when i have it sitting on a table, i wwas very dissapointed with the product......sometimes SOMETIMES it'll even work better when the esp is off!i only gave it 2 stars cause the battery life is very good, but not woth buying cause that's more time with the annoying esp2
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 product its OK but Not Loud, i was looking something Loud but cheap, for the price is OK, good quality.
This is the first time I have written a review to warn people to avoid a product. This product is simply dangerous, it fits poorly and damaged my ear to a point where I had 2 days of total pain. The product should be withdrawn from the market. On top of fitting so poorly (my head and ears or of normal size btw), the sound quality was piss-poor. Run away.
I live in a high rise, and I think there are too many other signals floating around. The UFO worked sporadically at first, and now, not at all. I've tried changing the batteries, moving the transmitter, attaching the "eye" in various locations, but no dice. Too bad, because I really wanted this to work.
I Purchased this product because it was advertised as having gold plated connectors. The bag it came in labeled it as being gold plated. It WAS NOT gold plated in the least.
I used to live breath and sleep Cisco and Linksys for my networking. I would praise them and recommend only them to my customers friends and family. Now I would not even wish the misfortune of buying a Cisco Small Business/Home product upon my worst enemies.I had a fairly old Linksys WRT54G and figured it was time to upgrade as it's wireless signal was not cutting it any more, I could barely connect while in the room directly over the routers location.I made my first mistake by not heeding the warnings other reviewers left, this product really is that bad.I made my second by not buying through amazon, Microcenter probably would have taken it back had I brought it in but I made my third mistake. Which was thinking that the problem was me and I would eventually figure it out. Not only was the product total garbage for what I wanted it to do, the customer support was a complete joke. I called Cisco four times in total and each time I got the same response, almost to the exact wording: Reset to factory settings, update firmware, adjust settings, wait a few days to see if the problem returns. Each time the problem returned with in 24 hours and the last time it reoccurred no more than 30 seconds after I got off of the phone with the representative. Twice I was told they would call me back to check in and both times I received no phone call or email of any kind.I have "fixed" the problem myself but I find it very difficult to call it a solution when I paid over $200 for a wireless N router and I am unable to use the wireless aspect. The core problem was heat, I actually placed it in front of my air conditioning unit and it still overheated and locked up. It also locked up when there was more than two wireless devices connected and it locked up with in seconds of a apple device connecting to it. When it does work it interferes with my really really expensive wireless 7.1 surround sound headset(which makes me extremely unhappy), both wireless phone systems and if I can actually get some traffic going through it I experience a drop in my cellular phones signal (approximately %30-%50). Considering how rare it is for it to actually work properly I am going to say it is possible for all of that to be an excessively convenient coincidence for Cisco and a very inconvenient one for me. Because I spent close to $1400 for my other equipment I decided to replace the router if it kept acting up. By completely disabling the wireless it has run quite well for close to three month with absolutely no problems. I still believe there are bugs in the firmware as on a few occasions I attempted to reactivate the wireless and the router locked up almost instantaneously. After this and working on network s with other Cisco devices, as I said before, I can no longer recommend a Cisco/Linksys product to any of my customers, friends, or family at least from the Small Business or Home areas. I have not come across any issues with their larger commercial grade devices.If you are looking for a wired only router and security device this is a great option, for wireless look elsewhere, and if you have any problems don't call the customer support as they will just give you the run around over and over again. In a nut shell,if you buy a product you expect it to do what it is supposed to do without major modification.I have just realized I neglected to elaborate on the exact problem I was having. The router would lock up at seemingly random points and I would have to power cycle the device to restore functionality. This causes problems when the network goes down and I am not home. My parents are not the most tech savvy couple so I had to, on two occasions, return home to reset the device. We had two businesses and my father ran the local PAL program so being connected to the internet for his email was kind of important.I will return if and when I find a more effective solution to this problem.
While the full duplexing allows for conversations where both parties can speak at once, the microphone on this isn't very good. It makes the speaker's voice sound tinny and grating. The speaker is very good, though.
I bought it because of the retractable cord. Well, it doesn't work and creates a mess. And the sound quality is miserable.
I have had this product for about 6 months now and I am using it in conjunction with the RF Extender. The product constantly loses its settings and connections with the RF Extender. You have to connect your laptop back to the device to re-sync them. With the latest software, they no longer have a working product with Macintosh or Windows XP, so your only hope is Vista. I have now been on hold with service for about 2 hours and have yet to talk to someone. DO NOT WASTE $500 ON THIS PRODUCT, YOU WILL SORELY BE DISAPPOINTED! I will be trying to get my money back!
I just got this memory card, it is like my 5th or 6th SD card (1st 8GB) and it is the only one that every time I plug to my computer the pics I saved on it disappear. It is also the first card in which my computer says there is an error with a picture and therefore it will not save. I thought there was a problem with my camera, but I did the same process (copy and paste) to another media and all the pics "pasted" to the USB with no error.
I'm surprised that no one is complaining about the poor quality of the USB software and/or the USB hardware on this device. I've had nothing but problems under 3 different OS versions (Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP), 3 different computers, and 2 identical DW-90 digital recorders.In all cases, the "Digital Wave Player" software will lose connection with the recorder within a few seconds of plugging it in to the USB cable. Under Windows XP, the connection isn't lost for 6-7 seconds (yippie!) so you still have a chance to download *some* of the WAV files before the connection is lost, but folks, this "workaround" is PATHETIC!What's worse, Olympus's web site has no updated drivers for this recorder. In fact, the DW-90 doesn't even show up in the dropdown for "Digital Voice Recorders". Gee, I wonder why?I've sent email to Olympus describing this issue; if they come back with anything enlightening I'll be sure to update this post on Amazon. In the meantime, don't buy this recorder unless you don't need USB capabilites (...but then isn't that was made this recorder so appealing in the first place?).
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.
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.
This product isnt working properly. can u help me return it and get another one please. I want a contact number or email me back plz.. (340)643 2670
Despite one very negative review, I took a chance on two boxes, but immediately returned one. Two stars is generous. I tried it on my HP 5650, which model number is NOT among those listed on the box and in marketing material as NOT among those printers for which this paper is optimized. This double negative unwinds this way for me: This paper is worse than lighter, less expensive, generic printer paper. The image quality is no better; the print quality is worse; the heavy weight offsets the advantage of two-sided printing; and the double-glossy paper jambs my printer's feeder. I would be embarrassed to issue a brochure of the quality I was able to produce. I'll revert to generic glossy premium photo paper to display photos and text. The 97 sheets remaining of this foul purchase may end up as packing material.
This thing is pure crap. It broke (just stopped working) just now and I bought it the beginning of last summer. It only had around 100 hours of total usage.
I tried all of the usb ports on my netbook but couldn't get my shuffle to start a charge. What should I expect for $0.54? Bummer
The child proof tray lock feature is an absolute nightmare. There is software issue with this player. This feature was activated by itself and wouldn't unlock following the procedure in the manual. Sony support is totally useless. They recommended steps that I have already tried. The support person was obviously reading from a template as it took him (probably doing support from India) 10 minutes to respond to every simple question. After struggling for 1 hour, he finally concluded that the unit needs to be sent back.The player is only accepted at SONY's Texas service location. SONY doesn't provide service locally even though there are tons of SONY stores in my area. Not only I have to pay shipping out of my own pocket, the turn around time will be about a month. Worst yet, the fine print in the support agreement says SONY will ship me back another refurbished unit.I will think twice before buying SONY again.
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.
Made in China. Pay for quality, these are budget Chinese binos. After putting these on top of the pile of cheap glasses I have purchased previously (Pentax), I finally paid for a pair that will last a lifetime.Pass on the cheap glasses.
This thing must have been setting on the shelf for a long time. When I got it, opened it up and installed it, it was totally dry of all colors! I have since returned it for a full refund and Amazon even gave me back the cost for shipping it back to the seller. Gotta hand it to Amazon. They do customer service like nobody else! I just wish HP would get a message here and provide better products and at a lower more competitive price. I've now just gone to Canon for my printing needs.
Bought this because I was lead to believe a 'linear' polarizer was part of a multi-lens kit. You get ONE UV filter. Not a bad deal if you want a UV filter---but I wanted the 'linear' polarizer. Not worth the effort to send back, will keep as a 'spare' I ordered a 'linear polarizer' directly from Adorama.
The sub is OK, rounds out a basic system, low price for basic performance. However, the one I purchased stopped working after about a month of use. KLH asked me to send the power unit into them for repair. I have not heard one word from them since. Phone calls and e-mails have not been returned. It is like I never existed. So be wary, sometimes buying cheap cost you in the end.
When I plugged in the earphones they worked find, but when I added the microphone, nothing worked and only static was produced. Then static was all I could get with or without the microphone attached.
I suspect this product cannot be made to work for Win98 first edition. I've tried every set of drivers DLINK has recommended including the ones for Win98 first edition located on their FTP server.I'd give the product more stars if they stopped advertising that it works with Win98. I'm not the only Win98 customer that has complained about this.
If you want to wait 20-30 minutes to watch anything, buy this. You absolutely DO have to open, close, load, wait, open, close, load, wait.....etc etc., then all you get is "BAD DISK". I would have LOVED to been able to take a baseball bat to this stupid thing. I do have to give it credit, we had it for about a year before it went wrong. But when it rains, it pours, the bad outweighed the good by a long shot!!! DON'T GET THIS ONE....move right along to the next one on the list!!!!!
I have the A310 and am looking to replace it after about 18 months. It skips periodically and freezes up. More often than not when I put a new disc in it tells me it's the wrong format. The Panasonic rep insists I have bad DVDs. Can't explain why they play on my computer DVD and not the Panasonic, though. Panasonic is not on my list for a replacement. Sad. Like many others I used to be a Panasonic/Matsushita fan. At least I can still use it as a single-disc CD player....
If you are looking for a reliable scanner with a duplex automatic document feeder, save your money and sanity and keep looking.The included software is inflexible (global setting for duplex is either on, or off, you can't select the duplex setting without going through 5 menus and 8 clicks to turn duplex scanning on and off)Save the hair thats left on your head by avoiding this scanner and the included automatic document feeder jammer. Not only are the paper jams frequent (on the type of stuff you would regularly scan, I'm talking about bank statements that come right out of the post mail - not tissue paper) but a paper jam can actually destroy your documents if they get stuck mid-scan. There is no easy release button or pull. Pull tightly, and hope that the bottom advice piece of your phone bill does not take up permanent residence in the duplex bay of your scanner.A software update will not fix the paper jam feature, so just look elsewhere.HP, if you are reading, allow the user to select duplex or non-duplex for each scan.
I bought the RCD148 yesterday only because it claimed it could play mp3 files. I inserted some CD-R's which had perfectly good mp3 files on them. But this boombox never recognized or played any of these mp3 files. It always interpreted the CD-R's wrongly as audio CD's.Well, I thought let's try the MusicMatch software they ship with the box. Maybe it does something special. I did that, experimented with different discs (CD-R, CD-RW), finalizing the disc, etc. I also tried to burn a 100%-ISO-conform CD-R with Nero and the Windows XP built-in burn software. Nothing worked!I was even checking out the RCA website if there was any support information or firmware updates. Nothing.You will also not find any customer service phone number in the user's manual.I am going to return this product immediately.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! IT DOES NOT PLAY MP3 FILES!
my employer purchased this camera for our staff to use. After 6 months the picture color screwed up and was taking pictures with green and purple hues. finally it gave out and HP sent us a new one (same model) well 6 months later, same old problems. i'm going to recommend to my boss that we spend a little more money in hopes of getting a better quality camera. this camera is a waste of money and is discontinued now i believe.
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. I damaged my Router trying to get this junk out!
First of all, any mention of 1.3 megapixel on the box is effective lying. Sure, the camera can produce 1.3 mp images, but only by internally transforming 640x480 to 1280x960. lemme repeat this, this camera only takes 640x480 (350kpixel) pictures. I was not satisfied with the quality of the upsampled pictures. Also forget about using this indoors. The slow shutter speed and lack of a flash will make every picture a dark, blurry mess. On the good side, the Pocket Digital is truly slim and light, and easily rides in any pocket. The aluminum case protects the lens and electronics well. After deciding I didn't want to deal with the poor performance of this camera, I returned it and bought a Pocket digital 130.
I previously had a black version and I lost them. They were pretty much what everyone else says about them. This pair was a joke. Everything sounded like a transistor radio. No bass at all! I tried them on all types of music and devices and finally gave up and returned them. I have purchased another pair. Hopefully, I'll be back to the first set.
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 have been thrilled to have an MP3 player and this one did the job - for a few months. Yes, it went through batteries every 3-4 hours, but I got some NiMh rechargables and was not too unhappy to change them. I bought a radio shack power adapter, but it would not work right with it. Too finicky. And it seems to have no skip protection for MP3. I used it in my car, but on bumpy highways it would not work.Now it is 7 months old and has suddenly failed. It keeps saying &quot;no disc&quot; no matter what disc I use. I went to the Sonicblue site and found this problem in the Frequently asked questions, so I know it's a common problem. I tried to find out about repair, but that part of the site is missing. So, I now must buy another player and toss this one.Some people may have had better luck, but I think that it would be a big risk to buy from this company or any future version of them.
What a piece of junk. I'm a computer tech, and I've never seen something as anti-intuitive as this piece of cr*p. If I didn't know a lot about tech stuff, i wouldn't be able to program it. As it is, I have to read the manual EVERY time before I attempt to do something.The problem with flashing "LOADING" continuously is real and more annoying than you can imagine. There is literally NOTHING you can do about it; you have to unplug the thing, and wait.I've tried to take it back to Best Buy, but they won't have it. I'm seriously considering taking a hammer to it and buying a TiVo.If you are looking for a DVD Recorder, I BEG you, save yourself the headache. Steer clear of this piece of garbage.
I bought this machine at the end of 2009 and have been plagued by all kinds of problems, especially after switching over to Windows 7. The copy function was aways moody, and the scan quality terrible. Now, the machine will not scan or copy at all (the feeder also never worked properly). I've done the install/reinstall exercise for weeks now, and it's clear there is a fundamental problem with the software based on the communication error. The printer kind of works, when it feel like it, and definitely drinks ink. I will never buy HP again.
After we have had this TV at about a year and a half, it developed a 2 inch wide transparent green stripe that runs from top to bottom (vertically). Took it to a repair shop and said it would cost appx $200 to repair. I can buy a new TV for that and obviously at that point it is out of warranty. Buyer beware!
well I read the reviews but figured I'd give it a go anyway considering I'm a student on a limited budget....It worked okay (not great) for the first month and now it just died last night in the middle of a movie WITH MY DVD INSIDE! Who knows how I'm gonna get that out now. I've had it over 30 days so I can't return it. $30.00 for something to work for one month! I should have just bought a $50 player and it would have lasted longer I'm sure. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
I tried to burn maybe 25 CD's. Half of it didnt work. I wasted my money. Choose another brand. I don't know how to return those without paying shipping fee.
I bought this ram from AMAZON because I had always had good luck with their products in the past. Not this time !! One of the ram chips has already gave out in less than a year. I purchased in March of 2011. Ram gave out in January of 2012.Needless to say I will have to give a lot of thought as to if I will buy another product of this type from AMAZON ever again. My advice is do not buy this product !!! Well at least one ram chip is still good!!
My client had been using a TeraStation 1Tb as the main file server. It works as advertised, but after 18 months it died, the unit shut itself down and when we restarted it, it can no longer connect. Since it is out of warranty, Buffalo will do nothing for us, NOT EVEN SELL US A REPLACEMENT CORE. They offer no extended warranty, although the support supervisor was kind enough to call Austin HQ with the problem, they still won't budge. So if you are considering using this as the main file server, or any Buffalo product in a crirtical business application, BE WARNED.
Functionally, this product is pretty sweet. It plays videos, the image looks great and the Cinema plug-in let me play broadcasts recorded on my PC with DirecTV.However, I really bought it for the helmet-mount camera recording feature. And after recording several videos it stopped playing back music and video, would not connect to the computer or recharge and I had to send it in to be serviced. Their customer support has a very frustrating web interface - I wouldn't even bother with it because the info they ask for on the webform, they ask for again by e-mail. I had more success calling the toll free number and waiting for a live customer support person.Anyhow, I just got my unit back. It was reformatted which I expected - lost many gig of ripped music but my bad, didn't make a backup. However they changed the internal product key (different from the firmware version or serial number) and the $30 Cinema plug-in is keyed to that. So the one I purchased and installed before doesn't work!!! Hello??? Is anybody thinking up there? If you're going to charge for all these add-ons you should have the courtesty to reinstall them or at the very least enable me to reinstall them.I just sent another e-mail to their customer support. We'll see what happens. If they can't make it right I will reduce my rating to 1 star. If they are somewhat responsive, maybe I'll bump it up to 3.I'd like to recommend this product but I think they've spread themselves too thin and are still trying to work the bugs out of their products and support procedures. Maybe they'll get them right eventually.
This is the worst printer I've ever used. If you are using it for photos only, it might be okay (albeit, still not great). However, if you need to use if for printing on paper, be prepared for some major frustration. Paper gets jammed repeatedly (even heavier weight paper) and the quality is poor when it does decide to work. I've already sent back one and am currently using the new replacement printer. Same old jam problems...same poor quality. I've wasted at least 2 1/2 hours on the phone with their customer service people(who were very nice I have to admit) and have wasted additional time packaging up and returning their products. Just such a dissapointment....I detest this product and hope to save you some frustration. I feel like hurling mine out the window. Don't bother with it!
This product actually worked okay for a few months, but the quality was poor. We encountered the exact same issues as everyone else. The volume controls broke first, followed by the power button, then total static. I'm pretty good at fixing electronics but when I took this item apart, it was total JUNK. Do not waste your money. Also, the remote is made of plastic & paper - bad!
I've had the Lexar 1GB Firefly for a few months now and have decided to use it as a back-up storage device only; I do not use this device for transporting documents/data that I'll need to transfer or update regularly, because it is very, very slow. Currently, all of my saved documents/files take up about 50MB of storage space. It takes roughly 20 minutes to transfer all of this data onto the Firefly. So, for regular usage, quick transfers and portability, I use another flash device.For $9, I am satisfied with this device as a means of storing my documents and files. However, if you will need a flash drive for regular/frequent use, I'd suggest you consider other options.
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE SIZE BEFORE YOU BUY. I APPARENTLY DIDN'T. THIS IS PROBABLY A GREAT FILTER!
I ignored the warnings that this backpack will not work with a 17" notebook. Bad idea! It won't even come close to closing on my Dell. Even my old backpack, marketed for a 15" notebook was larger--I could squeeze the Dell in and still (barely) close it, but I wanted the extra protection of the right size. This one is marketed as a general backpack for 17" backpacks, but if you read the related info about other products often purchased with it, you will see that it is specifically for HP notebooks, which they do not state in the product description! Even for HP notebooks, it is apparently a very tight fit, based on other reviews here. I'll be returning it immediately. With a correct product description, I could have avoided the hassle.
Try to put to a CRV, the position of the radio and after many attempts to address and disarm the sender chooses to signal to the control backwards to make it workI think that whoever designed this control to lack vision to put no signal emitters in various directions, and that according to the car radio will not have the same location as that in the control signal transmitter only bring up only
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.
The price looked right, but as others have mentioned this receiver has:*a poor layout for inputs,*a terrible manual,*a difficult remote,Sony is coasting on their name with this one.In addition, after a period of full, normal operation the unit began to go into "Protect" mode... there was little information available (not in the manual), so I began troubleshooting, as recommended in some online forums, by removing all connections - and found that the unit still entered "Protect" mode with nothing else (components, speakers, etc.) connected... power on... protect mode. Very frustrating to have no information from Sony.This "Protect" issue taken with the other afforementioned and unrelated design and documentation faults led me to return the unit and go in a different direction.I spent a little more and purchased a Pioneer VSX-1015TXK; I have been much happier with the Pioneer unit. I also considered the Harman Kardon AVR 240, but this Pioneer has proved to be a winner. I recommend you stay away from Sony until they get it right.
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.
Most Asian mobos (Abit, Gigabyte, MSI etc.) are great on paper, full of treats like noiseless cooling, only solid capacitors, dual Gigabit port etc..If you run a plain vanilla system, they'll be great for you.If you want to overclock, however, they'll make you cry.Asus Striker Extreme can't get beyond 380Mhz, no matter how much you fine tune your bios, fixing voltages and multipliers.On top of that, it costs more than great mobos like evga or BFG.If you want treats and need no overclocking, that maybe your board. If you care about serious performance, go for evga or BFG.
I got it for my birthday. I was excited cause it looked pretty nice and real. I set it up and put a slide in there and it was awful. I could not see anything ,it was foggy and blurry.
Absolutely terrible. The range on the receiver is only a couple of feet at most and has no width to the reception at all. I have to set it on the end of my bed and make sure I am sitting up and leaning close to it in order for it pick up the signal. I know its not my remote because I have much better range when I had the DVD player out in the open, and I can see the IR receiver flashing on my TV 10 feet away indicating its picking up the remotes signal.This is a complete waste of money unless you intend to put the receiver on a end table right next your chair...just remember you will have to turn and point the remote directly at the receiver if you want it to work.
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.
I was happy, but I'm only getting 40-50 pictures from a cartridge. I've completed all maintenance, but I'm not getting pictures I can use. I have about 1000 sheets of paper, but no ink to print on them until I go back to the store to purchase another cartridge.
DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK... spend a little more and get better quality. I wish I'd read these reviews first. They mention that the threads on this filter are not well made... I put it on the camera and couldn't get it off. Took ten minutes to loosen it. I tried again...this time not tightening it. Same problem. It is in the trash. I wouldn't even give it away.
I ordered these because I started going to the gym and I needed headphones that were both comfortable and stylish and these seemed to accommodate my needs.The first headphones I received did not work properly as only one earphone worked. No biggie. I went back to the store and got them replaced with working ones. I was told by the owner to be very gentle with them, which left me baffled -- Gentle? With headphones that are meant for sports? Maybe these aren't the right headphones for me after all.Anyway, I went back home with my new headphones and I was happy...for a weekI've noticed several problems shortly after; The wires popped out from the headphones and I was unable to put them back in and whenever the jack slightly moved the sound would get distorted.Do not buy these headphones if you're looking for durability. They are cheaply made.I recommend buying the Philips SHQ4000. They are similar in style and more durable.
I am sure I don't need to go on about how great an ipod is while it works, most people know that by now. But I had an ipod which broke after 2 months. When they replace it, they don't give you a new one - they give you a "refurbished one" which really means an ipod from someone else which broke and is probably older than yours. The warranty only exists for 1 year from when you bought the original ipod. Now after having my second ipod for under a year, the battery completely looses it's charge in minutes. As it is just over a year since my original purchase, I am out of luck. Their entire concept of customer service is a disgrace.
I hear so many things about how great these shure headphones are but man, I had them for 3 days and my ears were hurting so much from the wear. I used the smallest settings as well, but I couldn't get the damn things to fit well enough with good sound.This may be just me or perhaps my ear canals are too small for this type of earphone but I was not happy at all with these highly praised earphones. I traded them in for some sennheiser HD 515 for the same price and absolutly love them. They are much much bigger, but my ears now feel great and the sound is wonderful.
I owned 3 Canon digital cameras before purchasing the SD750. I bought this one originally because I needed another Canon to replace my old Canon (5.0 megapixels). I took the SD750 on my 2 wks vacation and 80% of the photos I took came out blurry once you view them up close and download them onto the computer. Even though I love the slim modern design and the HUGE 3" screen, but it does NOT have a good stabilizer. I view myself as a decent photographer since I used my other 3 (old) Canons for years and the photos ALWAYS come out very clear and sharp. That's the MAIN reason why I stuck with Canon for so long. (I hate Sony digital camera anyway but that's another story.) But the SD750 was such a disappointment!! Maybe the one I got was defective but BestBuy (where I purchase the camera from) tested it out and said it was fine. So I ended up returning the SD750 and bought the SD850 (8.0 megapixels). Even though it's $100 more than the SD750, but the SD850 comes with the image stabilizer. I figure more money equals higher quality and I was right. The SD850 is flawless!!! I highly recommend the SD850 instead!!
The first problem I encountered was a loose battery connection. I soldered the connection back on and it worked again. Then the power connection fell off, so I fixed that also. Now, after a year and a half after buying it, the unit is no longer functioning due to a 'partition' error. Tech support has no help for this problem, so I'm out $$$.I'm giving this device 2 stars because when it was working, it had good sound quality (with separately purchased speakers) and was convenient.Overall, there has got to be a similar mp3 player that is constructed better. I would NOT recommend buying this player.
We've bought a total of seven Ceiva units for relatives and ourselves since they were first introduced. Before buying a Ceiva III you might want to consider some of the things we've learned.1. These things do break, so you'd be well advised to buy extended warranty coverage - add $20.2. The subscriptions are relatively expensive ($100/year) and have tended to get more expensive over time - in an era during which everything network-related has gotten cheaper.3. Ceiva insists on downloading renewal notices to receivers nearing the expiration date of a subscription. As other reviewers have noted, that's very annoying both to the people using these things and to those of us who pay for the products and services. I don't see where Ceiva mentions this practice either on their web site or in the Terms and Conditions, but there's nothing you can do other than complain (I have many times, to no avail).4. Ceiva's sales reps will tell you that existing, unexpired subscription plans can be transferred to new units (I verified this on three separate occasions), but in fact Ceiva will make you buy new subscriptions first.5. Ceiva has never offered upgrade plans for older units. As an existing customer you'll actually pay more to upgrade an older receiver in mid-subscription than will a new customer.The bottom line is that it's difficult to recommend this product to new customers on either a value basis or for customer care. Good idea, bad execution. Pity.
the unit was returned as a dud-wonder why I pay for this !!!
Yes folks, it always helps to read user reviews before ordering. The two people before me ordered this Panasonic printer, and were shipped a toner cartridge. About 5 minutes after I placed my order, I had a bad feeling. This was too little money to pay for this printer. I decided to check out the reviews, and was horrified by what I read. Within 30 minutes of placing the order, I tried to cancel it. I got a nice e-mail back from someone who assured me I would receive the printer, not the toner cartridge. After all, he checked it out himself. I knew I would receive the toner cartridge and I did. Then I had to go through the return process, which wasn't too painful, but I shouldn't have had to go through it at all - right? I am waiting for a credit to be issued. I have always had good luck with Amazon, but this was pretty sloppy of them.
The sound doesnt play so how it must play! When sound must play from the left speaker, the sound plays from the right!
Buyer beware, if you are looking for a durable case, steer away from this case, and the entire MacCase lineup.In the past six months, I've gone through three MacCase slings, all due to broken zippers on each product. Thanks to the lifetime warranty, MacCase sent me a new product each time, but after the sling was "discontinued" (which is not the case, as they are still being sold on the website), MacCase shipped me my choice of any case, so I picked the Briefcase.Sadly, within a month of use, the zippers had broken cleanly off on this case, as well, rendering it completely useless. From day one, both of the zippers stuck, and several times, the poor design of the case would cause the zippers to slide off of their tracks, causing flaws in the zipper tracks and reducing their reliability. After only moderate use as a college student, and having a fourth case break on me, I cannot recommend ANY cases from this company.Kudos to MacCase on their wonderful customer service, for always honoring their Lifetime Guarantee, but after the hassles I've experienced with their products, I will never purchase another case from them.
We have ruined two microwaves using this popper. After the first microwave burned up (using the microwave popper) we thought that because the popper was several years old we needed a new one. So, we bought a new microwave and a new popper. We used both for about 6 months and the same thing happened. It's the Presto popper! And I have had to buy two new microwaves! When my mother's microwave burned out I asked her if she had been using the Presto popper and she said that she had. It has now burned out 3 microwaves. I do not feel that it is safe and will not buy another.
I purched this model after reading all review. I thought I have lucky as all reviewers. But the true is I am the bad lucker. For three days I still can't get anything work. Can't download and modify any. Real One finally start to download but took me five minutes and tell me memory is full. Only download half song. I don't know what's wrong with my MPIO. I will keep trying and give it one star or zero star for now. Wondering who can help me out from here.
This router was a real hassle to install. If you know all about networking and ISPs and all the numbers associated with all your equipment, then you can save 3 bucks and buy this box. I am no techie and found it impossible to install AND, when I was done hassling with the tech-support, it turned out that the Netgear router was not compatible with Xbox Live and the Xbox 360, which is what I bought it for in the first place. Instead, I now have a Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch. It was a breeze to install, virtually plug-and-play, and it works with the Xbox. The Linksys unit was well worth the extra 3 bucks.
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?
I got this in silver last August. I liked what I saw. THE FIRST TIME I took it out of the box from (best buy) and pressed play on the deck the tape was dragging. When I tried to press stop I noticed the play button did not pop right up, it went up only half way. The rewind and forward buttons also did not pop up when other buttons were being pressed, all buttons would pretty much stick down at the same time. So no recording new music or speeches or interviews, etc. I had to remember to go exchange at &quot;best buy&quot;Allright, now the cd player I enjoyed, the remote is also very nice. However after 13 months, one day, the cd player shut off in the middle of a new cd being played. Then over the next couple weeks it broke down in stages.After pushing play it spun first, then a clicking sound, and after several attempts it played. After a few day, it started shutting off if you tried to skip ahead. So I try playing straight through, and it stops earlier and earlier in the cd. I felt lucky when I could hear track three on a cd. Then it wouldn't even play, it just clicked and then said NO DISC. This all happened a couple weeks before the new outkast and all the other albums that have dropped since.Why is Sony even shipping this [expletive] anywhere. I know I was supposed to go across town with my receipt and exchange within 90 days right? But damn, again, why is Sony shipping this [expletive] anyway?
This Pioneer product worked fine for the first 6 months of average use, but now only reads/writes CDs. It will no longer recognize DVDs. I am saddened when a product becomes crippled at such a young age.
Ordered two of these for my IPOD shuffle. Neither worked. Did not pay much but still expected them to function.
Unfortunately, I purchased &quot;two&quot; spindles of 50 Memorex Music 80 minute CD-R and about every other disc had to be thrown away as it would start burning my music, then just get hung-up and stop. To get the disc ejected, I would have to close down the Real Player completely and on a few occasions, shut-down my computer and re-start it. Although my computer is newer, I had put a cleaning disc in it, thinking that maybe there was some lint, but that didn't help. Thinking &quot;I&quot; was doing something wrong, I started talking to other people about my problem and found-out that they have had the same problems.I'm not wasting anymore money buying and throwing away Memorex discs.
Just yesterday the price was $99 for this item from SHIPTOYOU. After I emailed him a question regarding the color, he raised the price 20%. When I emailed him back asking why, his only response was "Well I sold 4 more since I raised the price". Don't give this guy yur money. It's basically a $20-$25 savings for a refurbished item which means it was returned but not necessarily fixed. Buy new!
if i could give this product 0 stars i would.I bought it less then 2 months ago, now only 1 of the fans work and it's impossible to reach customer service at Antec...
I ordered two of these to protect two new Nikon lenses. Unfortunately the lenses were backordered and arrived so late that I never thought to test these filters out, now I can't return them. :(Price: ExcellentBuild Quality: Poor! The glass in both my filters slides around as if it's too small for the threaded metal ring.Image Quality: OK in even, soft lighting; Poor in the presence of any strong light source. Both produce green ghost images when shooting in bright natural light or strong light source in dark room (e.g. birthday candles).Verdict: If you've got a lens worth protecting, you surely want good images from it, too. Do yourself a favor, spend a couple bucks more and get a better filter. I ended up with a $15 Quantaray UV filter and get no ghosts when shooting in similar conditions.
Avoid it like the plague. It has ruined so many of my brand new CD-RW's and CD-R's and that's with the media Iomega says IS compatible. It's only compatible with certain mfg's of CD-R/CD-RW, so if you do buy this, make sure to check Iomega's web page. Maxell and Memorex cannot be used. I made sure I used compatible media and get &quot;disk severly damaged&quot; messages practically after every burn of a new CD-RW. CD-R data disks freeze up during copying files and become useless. CD-RW disks accept the copying of files, but for the most part can't be read in regular CD-Roms drives (even if the UDF reader software is installed). Also, it takes 45 minutes to format each CD-RW disk. The Easy CD Creator and the Direct CD software included for burning music CD's freezes up and makes the CD-R unusable. My entire experience with this product has been very frustrating.
I have had this drive for couple of years. It is very unpredictbale with windows xp.. doesnt get recognized. I'm getting frustrated now. Probably there was a windows update that broke windows 1.1 usb driver..Beware..all the windows xp users out there..
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 received a box with a completely empty package inside. ripped off. now i won't have the product for the event i was preparing for. do not order from these people.
Continuously dropped connection to my ISP. Customer support lacking, didn't receive a return call until several days later. Router is now a paper weight.
I guess this is better than nothing but the sound quality is pretty poor. You get a bit of a hum and the sound quality is very tinny. I would definitely not recommend this item.
I ordered this to use with my cordless phones. I wish I had heeded what others mentioned; the wrap around ear piece is stiff plastic and pinches. It should be, but is not, flexible to mold to ones ear.The sound is adequate but features are disappointing. The volume slider buttom is stiff and difficult to feel in order to adjust when wearing the headset. Further, it does nothing for the volume on the receiving end (the sound coming from the headset); it only works for the volume of your voice for those you are talking to.I am told by others that the volume does seem to increase the volume of my voice up to 40%, which is good since I tend to be soft spoken. But frequently it creates an echo on my end; since it has occurred randomly, I believe it is a headset issue and not related to the brand of the other phone.I'd find something else if you use a headset, as I do, with regularity.
I bought this card for my Panasonic ZS3. It worked a few times, but now it only gives me a write error. I've tried to format on several cameras and computers and it won't format. Worthless.
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.
I recieved this product(actually the 650) for my birthday 6 months ago. It had immidiate problems with white dots appearing all over the image and then the image distorted terribly. Took it back for replacement at local store, new unit worked for two days and stopped responding to remote or front panel. Replaced it again, third unit functioned for two weeks and failed completely, store refused to replace, Orbitron support said they would replace, sent unit back and never heard from them for 4 months. Kept calling for two weeks they finally said they had the unit and sent me a 600 to replace it. I sent that back saying I had a 650, they sent me another 600. I again returned it and demanded my 650 back. They finaly sent me my original unit back and now say its out of warranty and they wont deal with it. They had it for months during the warranty!This company has no class or humanity, they manufacture low quality products and then fail to support them. Do yourself a favor and tell stores and other retailers that you will never buy a product from this company. I do!
The mouse becomes unresponsive for about 30 seconds a few times a day. I have since added it to my electronics time capsule.
The case is made of really thin and cheap silicon. There is nothing to protect the screen so it is pretty much useless. The arm band that came with is also very small. I'm 18 and it won't fit around my upper arm. I would suggest someone who is looking for a case to spend the extra couple bucks and get a better one then this.
Description says the cable is 6 ft long. Not on what I received. One of the locks wouldn't fit the locking slot on the laptop, I worked on that now it fits. I figured the cable and locking mechanisms were worth the $8 and I could make them work. I do wish they would have the 6 ft. cable can't make it longer. Now my real complaint. Shipping costs. The cable is listed as weighing 2 lbs. I received three and the USPS label said the weight for three was 2 lbs. I paid $16.47 for shipping and I would guess that was twice what it actually cost. Wish there was something other than not to buy we could do to make shipping costs realistic. Appears to me what they don't make on the product they make up on shipping and that ever elusive extra called Handeling.
This is the 2nd review I have made. The first one never was added to the reviews. I returned the bulb. The company actually called me to rescind my comments and they even sweetened the pot to do so. I said no. My review never got published even after they told me they have no control over what gets published or not. My comments: This was a chinese knockoff, not a Panasonic bulb that this ad implies in its wording. I was really mad that they are trying to sell it as a true Panasonic bulb. They refuse to change the wording so people are taken in. BE ADVISED...THIS IS NOT A PANASONIC BULB, IT IS AN IMITATION!!!
Bought two of these - one for myself and one for my wife - and they actually worked fine . . . for about six months. My usage really doesn't require long battery time - we typically get little power glitches during the winter that last a matter of seconds, so all I need is something to keep my computer from crashing, and these can't even handle that modest task. I have a single computer, and a flat screen monitor plugged into this unit, nothing else, and my system still goes down at the slightest flicker. I wouldn't buy anything else from this company.
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.
Don't be fooled by the Polaroid Name, It means nothing !!!This might as well be a disposal product because it WILL NOT last! And when it breaks, and it will, don't waste your time with customer service, it's a joke.Purchasing this product is as good as flushing $200. Read All the Reviews this many people can't be wrong.
I receive a good signal about 10 minutes of each hour ROADY2 is turned on in my van. Most of the time is filled with no sound at all or every kind of noise you can think of. I spend a lot of time driving between Wisconsin and Tennessee. I tune theFM van radio to a clear frequency and tune ROADY2 as I move from one city to another but have no luck enjoying good sound.There are days when I get a good signal when parked in my driveway and then on the next several days there is no signal, only noise.I have talked to and emailed XM and have been told that they have no clue what is causing my problems. Yesterday I started the van in the garage and roady2 came on with the best, clear,beautiful music it has ever made. I backed out into the driveway under clear sky,no trees, no hills to block any signal and lost the signal and have not heard anything but NOISE since.CAN ANYONE HELP?Thanks,SLY
I'm cross posting this review to the 3 products I evaluated.Bose SounddockiHome Bongiovi IP1Panasonic SC-HC3I purchased a Bose Sounddock, but the thing kept rejecting my iPhone. After borrowing a friend's iPod to test with it, I was underwhelmed by the sound quality. Due to both facts I returned the item. Put me in the camp that thinks that Bose is more about marketing than the end product. I think most of the Sounddock products sound about the same, though I didn't test the Sounddock 10.After checking out reviews on the iHome IP1, I next went to a warehouse store and gave it a test run. The sound quality was better than the Bose, though the footprint was much larger and not as elegant looking. One negative is the power adapter brick which is large and would be hard to tuck away to hide somewhere.On the way to checkout I saw the Panasonic SC-HC3. There wasn't an evaluation model out, but after looking at it I noticed the footprint was much nicer and looked great. In addition it has a built in CD player and AM/FM radio. I decided to give it a go and purchased that as well and would let my girlfriend (whom was the recipient) decide which one she wanted. When I got it home and tried it out side by side the sound quality wasn't as nice as the iHome. However I thought it was "good enough" because at moderate levels it still sounded very good. I also considered where this was going to be used, which would be in a small apartment or bedroom and realized that it would be very rare for her to want to crank this up to 11. The smaller and nicer looking footprint was great, and the CD feature and AM/FM radio was the clincher for me (as well as her). One note: This unit is not compatible by default with an iPhone, though it will work with it however you probably need to turn the airplane feature on to get the best sound.Summary:Sound: The iHome was the best sounding unit, marginally better than the Bose. The Panasonic was moderately less preferable to both the iHome and Bose, but please take into consideration your listening environment and habits. If you are an audiophile then the Panasonic is probably not for you, but I personally feel it would be satisfactory for 90% of the people.Footprint: The Bose and Panasonic are sleek and thin units and are about equally preferable. The iHome is a bit bulky and doesn't look as classy. You will have a harder time finding a nice place put this.Features: The Panasonic wins hands down on this. CD/AM/FM are great extras. While I personally don't need the CD player I still think it is a shame that the Bose and iHome don't include at least an FM radio. Had the iHome had an FM tuner built in, I would have strongly considered this model instead.Cost: At the time of this writing the iHome is slightly MORE expensive than the Bose, while the Panasonic is about 40% less.I would recommend either the iHome IP1 or Panasonic over Bose. If you are more interested in great sound at high volumes over form and function then get the iHome. This would be a great unit for a college student so they could enjoy music in the dorm, and take it outside (with extension cord) to provide music for all to enjoy. If you don't plan on cranking the volume all the way and want decent quality as well as good aesthetics and a compact footprint then the Panasonic is a better option. If you ever need the CD or radio features then I think this makes the Panasonic a much better choice. Also you should strongly consider the lifetime guarantee you can get by purchasing these units at certain stores over the 1 year warranty Bose gives you. Make sure you save the boxes however!If Bose had included at least an FM tuner, I might give this a unit a "maybe". While the sound is good, it isn't awesome. It looks great but is woefully lacking on features. Finally compare the warranties to that of the other units (from a warehouse) and I find it makes recommending this unit much harder to do.
The resolution of this unit is magnificent even with the viewing angle problems.Unfortunately the unit I bought conked out after running just a few hours: The control buttons stopped working, and booting without a memory card displayed a corrupted image instead of a demo image as I'd expected.In view of the other disappointing reviews here, I will return it and purchase a different manufacturer's product instead of trying a second unit.
Try to get a hold of these guys and get some help. The friendly voice may say average wait time is 6 minutes, but I wound up on hold for 30+ minutes both times I called. Had trouble setting up both wireless and straight ethernet and tech support wasn't much help. It is in the box on the way back to Linksys.
This has been one of the most frustrating experiences that I have had with an electonics item. My remote is DOA with the battery and does power up in the cradle. The Logitech support is absolutely the worst. I have been on the phone with their level 1 and level 2 support several times now.Issue 1: The desktop application supplied with the product is not compatible with Microsoft Vista. You have to have version 7.3 for it to work with Vista. That required a download from the web site. &lt;Take Note>Issue 2: The remote does not come with the latest firmware. That too requires an upgrade.Issue 3: The standard Microsoft and aftermarket security software can block the application from communicating with the remote. Second level support also indicated that some wireless routers can interfere. &lt;Take Note>Primary Issue: The remote is clearly defective, however, even after 2 discussions with their level 2 support they just want to send another battery and see what happens. Since I have a number of hours into this and it is an expensive remote, I would like them to replace or repair the remote. I am trying to get a supervisor to help me out. More calls. ARGH!"Simplicity that you can touch" - I am an engineer and none of this has been simple.
When I first got this I thought it was the ultimate. However, it stops working all the time. To get it working again you need to read four Microsft knowledbase aricles and uninstall - reboot- reinstall the software. About 30 minutes worth of work. If you need something to do for 30 minutes every single week then you can afford the time it takes to keep this running.We have the same set-up at work and have the same problems there. So it is clearly a flaw in the product.
This Product does NOT work with Windows Mobile 2003 second edition! No patches....No help from SanDisk!
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.
I bought the camera... It worked fine, nice pictures, for the first year while it was under warranty. After the first year H1 and H2 started to come up. That means take it to a camera repair shop. Which in turn informed me that there was a shutter problem. A $140.00 to $210.00 shutter problem. I can buy a new camera... [but] Who wants to buy a new camera every 2 years. These are supposed to last. At least 5 years when taken care of as this one was. So buyer beware, you may be spending the same amount of money in the next year or two to replace it or fix it.
Totally trashNot ReliableWorst Customer ServiceDo Not Waste Your MoneyUsed It for 6 months...changed back to regular phone
Does not work with The 4040 unit. Do not watse your money on this product.
this one feels really cheap. It doesn't have the same built quality of the hoya's with the same price range. You can feel the cheap sound when rotating it. I had a cheap $10 circular polarizer that seems to have the same built quality of this one. Unfortunately it didn't came broken or anything, so I don't feel like returning it.
While this tripod seems to be of reasonable quality, it is so unstable in the field as to be virtually useless unless a counterweight is hung from its bottom. What's even worse is Sunpak's customer service. After multiple phone calls and an email I have received absolutely no response from Sunpak. My advice: stay away from this company - I intend to.
svp is a very poor quailty camera, poor pictures, poor movie. this product is not worth your time
I purchased these earphones for my daughter's 17th birthday. Despite having an assortment of ear piece sizes, my daughter could not get these earphones to fit properly and subsequently the sound was inferior.I would suggest to any buyer to try these earphones on for proper fit and sound before purchasing.
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.
I'm sure this is a great lens but it was absolutely worthless for what I wanted to use it for. The focal point is soooo small and even with a good tripod you still get a good amount of camera shake or blur in the picture. I know a macro lens is often talked about when taking pictures of bugs and what not but I am a fossil dealer and was hoping to take crips pictures of specific areas on a fossil (ie. a potential undisclosed repair or restoration) but you have to be very far away and your subject has to be very very very small (ie. an ant) for this lens to be useful. If you want to take a picture of the eyeball of a wasp from far away....then yes, this might be the lens for you. If for instance your a coin collector and you want to take a crips shot of a 1821 penny....its not going to happen with this lens. You would need to place the penny on the driveway and you and your camera, with the tripod, would need to get on the roof of your house, and even then....you'd have a very difficult time getting this thing to focus on the entire shot.I read lots of reviews that talked about how great this lens is before shelling out the cash...and I am sure it is...but you have to be buying it for its sole intented purpose (taking pictures from far away of bugs) and don't go outside that purpose expecting it to work. Am I a professional photographer and a camera and lens expert? No, but I do take approx. 10,000 pictures per week x 10 years and you begin to pick up on things just with experience.This is a review based on how the lens performed for my intented purposes. I am not giving the lens a 2 rating...just my experience with it. Hope this helps others who were perhaps hoping to use this lens for something besides taking pictures of bugs and small flowers. Kind regards, Garry
Bought one of these at a good price, but the price is not good enough to keep it. Upgrading from an older Kodak C730 3.1MP, I was very disappointed. The picture quality is just simply awful. I took much better quality pictures with my older camera. The turnout is grainy in most situations (every now and then you get lucky with a good one) and the color seems to be very dull. Software enhancement didn't help much either. I tried playing with all the settings, but it didn't seem to help. Besides, I never had to adjust anything on the Kodak, Auto seemed to work just fine. I think this is a camera that somebody who has never owned a digital camera would enjoy, or maybe someone who is upgrading from one of those cheap off brand cameras you see in stores for under $50. But if you've ever used a decent quality digital camera, look elsewhere. I was very surprised that Sony would let a product with such low quality out into the market. Learned something new. This is my first Sony still camera, and probably will be my last. I was willing to live without the view finder because the style of the camera made it easy to use without one. It's a very attractive camera, small and sleek. Too bad it doesn't operate as well as it looks. Think I'm gonna look at a Canon PowerShot A590IS next, I've heard good things about them. Besides, I have a lot of SD cards laying around, didn't feel like spending the extra money on a proprietary memory card that Sony is cashing in on (MemoryStick).
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, ...)
I could never get this to work correctly with Windows 2000. I kept getting &quot;Network Cable Unplugged&quot; messages from Win2k which fumbled around but almost always got a reconnection. I work at home often over VPN and this was driving me nuts. Tech support asked me to upgrade to the version i told him i already had and was in general not too usefull. I did try their suggestions with no joy. After trying several fixes gleened from dejanews (search for yourself under &quot;Network Cable Unplugged&quot;), i gave up and ordered an SMC unit and returmed the Linksys. All of this is with LAN connections. I never got a chance to try the wireless.
If you are looking for a basic router, it will probably work. However, if you are planning to take of the VPN functions beware. For reasons still uknown, this router doesn't work with our VoIP PBX. Linksys has confirmed the problem, but has yet to provide new firmware. Ended up having to swith it out with a WRV54G. It is old, but it gets the job done....
Player was defective. After charging battery, I turn it on and while attempting to download an audio-book, the unit "locked up", All functions ceased, and I couldn't turn it off: back of player became very warm. Battery finally lost life and the unit shut down. One unsuccessful attempt was was made to recharge it. It was returned for refund..
At arrived the minibook did not worked. So I sent it back to Amazon Return Department by mail. Until today I don't have news if it arrives or not.I asked a refund by an asus minibook paying the price difference.In my experience with Amazon ( a lot of years) it is the first time that I get an electronic object that is non functional.
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've had this thing for 3 weeks.i hate it.it must die.If you are a non-major computing person/techi/hobbiest/hacker/etc. and need a DLS or Cable router, this will probably work for you, if you do not get the overheating or random connection drop issue.For the rest of the computer literate world, do not buy this. I have SBC Yahoo! DSL which uses PPPoE. The thing works with my ISP, but not with me. I want to run a HTTP server (Apache) and in order to do so i need port 80 accessable to the internet from my Server. I tried everything, i spent 2, 12 hour periods hacking the sh*t out of what the problem could be. Nothing. And now i guess it overheated and didnt want to give any computer an IP addy other than 192.168.0.3, even though no setting were changed when the problem popped up.So i give it 1 star becuase it has a nice case, that's about it.I'm going to D-Link or LinkSys.
I initially purchased this hdtv on the first of september, simply due to the fact it was an outstanding deal and I was happy with previous toshiba products. When the tv arrived two weeks later, however, I was deeply dismayed. Picture quality is terrible. Sources fed through the colorstream component inputs are full of grain and poor coloration. The geometry of the set is so bad that any vertical lines in the middle of the screen bend around. Anytime a window, building, or doorframe appears in a DVD, it curves at the center of the screen. I have calibrated the set with DVE to no avail. Even the service menu does not seem to contain a way to fix the poor geometry.Whatever you do, do not purchase this set from amazon.com. They will not accept returns on tv's larger than 27". Speaking to other members at the AVS forum, many other people have 30hf84's with the exact same problems I do. Adding to this is the fact Toshiba completely denies any problems with this set and shows no level of caring or support for the consumer.Buy this set at your own risk only from a store with a good return policy. Don't be fooled by the cheap price on amazon which is obviously too good to be true. I hope not everyone has the same negative experiences with this set that I have.I also hope someone from Toshiba reads this review because they do not seem to want to reply to my emails. Thanks Toshiba.
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.
Please believe the bad reviews. My wife and I bought this for a cross country road trip. We were wary because of the bad reviews, but figured that as long as it held up for the duration of the trip, we got our money's worth out of it. It did not. It starting switching sides within the first 5 or 6 hours, and now is totally defunct. Additionally, it screwed up the display in my car. Even after taking this worthless contraption out, my display bounces back and forth from TAPE to PLEASE INSERT TAPE in a glitchy way. I'm really mad at myself for not listening to all of the negative reviews. Do not buy this product. Did this company do no testing before they released it?
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.)
Keyboard has trouble communicating with my pc, which is about 10-12 inches away. Lotsa lost keystrokes requiring chair fidgeting. BS. Mouse is super spazzy too, even with slowed settings, though is at least a comfy grip. All in all, like the Logitech I use at home way better other than the fact that the MS has the ergo keyboard, which is way comfier. Shame bowt all the lost keystrokes..,
These headphones 1)sound horrible due to tuning and reception problems, 2)are uncomfortable, and 3)are much to expensive for what you get. If I had known how poor the quality of these headphones is I wouldn't have paid more than 20 dollars for them. I thought mine were broken because of a constant static noise that buzzed no matter how I tuned them. I returned them for another pair that sounded exactly the same.
This is an absolute must have if you have anything other than dial-up internet
Now that the video iPod is out this device is to be avoided. Among the problems I've had:1) It absolutely will not display album cover art. I went through 3 rounds of e-mail support and two phone calls to Creative with no success.2) Over half of my MP3 files will not play. The error message says "Item damaged or missing" yet the item in question plays just fine on every single other device I own and plays just fine in WMP 10. Creative had no solution to this problem.3) You can burn DVDs to your hard drive and then transfer them to the PMC. However doing so violates some copyright laws in some countries so don't expect help from Creative on this. Blame the content owners, movie studios, etc. for this. Suffice it to say if you dream of loading your DVD collection to this thing for long plane flights be prepared to spend extra money on encoding software and be prepared to spend many, many hours tinkering with encoding variables so the sound doesn't get all out of sync with the video.4) It's pretty much impossible to use one handed - unlike the iPod.5) You can't transfer TV programs purchased from iTunes. Again, blame the studio owners for this.6) It's prone to locking up. I have to carry a needle with me at all times so I can reset the machine when it locks up. This usually happens if you try to pause video.On the upside, the tech support at Creative is very good. All my e-mails were responded to in 24 hours and I never waited more than 2 minutes to speak with a human being. Of course it would be nice to not call them in the first place!In conclusion, get a video iPod. It does everything this device does plus it'll handle podcasts and allow you to play TV shows from the most popular downloading site.
I've decided that I don't like HP products anymore. They always let me down in some way:* Bad printer software.* Ink out all the time.* Broken HP camera.* I had an HP 17' laptop with a 10-key; Sold it, was too time consuming to maintain it.* HP All-in-One printers (PSC 2110v) no longer support the newest Mac OS's for scanning. It's print only!?!?!?!?!
Ethernet (and the tcpip protocal) is designed to handle poor signal quality.CAT 5 cable uses a TX and RX line twisted around individual grounds!! That added to the FACT that ethernet uses a (2.5V-5.0V) HIGH and (0V-2.4V) LOW DIGITAL signal (off and on) there is no POSSIBLE way this cable is going to help you (unless your current cable is wrapped around a vaccumm cleaner a few times before it goes into the wall).It saddens me to see Monster Cable sinking to this all time low ;_(
I'm really disappointed! I installed it exactly as the instructions had stated and have had nothing but sound problems ever since. All you hear are popping sounds. I used the auto update which came with the cd, and still, popping. Even worse now, have the time I didn't have sound at all! I reinstalled the programs and driver which came with it, and then updated everything once again, but had same problem.Now hold on to your pants, get this....Microsoft had an update which apparently corrected both the popping noise and lack of sound in one shot. I can't believe I'm saying this, but, thanks Microsoft. This card sounds great now! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the fact that, for the money, you should not have all those issues. I don't know what it is about creative software, but on every system I've had, it always seems to screw up many other programs on my computer. If you uninstall it, great, everything works perfect. Get with the program Creative, this is starting to get ridiculous!
This subwoofer worked great during action scenes, but during the quieter scenes it had a really annoying humming sound coming from it and it made it hard to concentrate on dialogue. I played with all the dials and made sure the wires were plugged in correctly, but it didn't help. After the warranty expired, so did the subwoofer. I have to give the subwoofer a rating of 2 stars because it did perform well during action scenes, but that is the most I can give it. I will never buy KLH speakers again. It wasn't worth the aggravation and added expense in the long run.
I thought I had the best DVD Recorder yet, but despite the mostly New Raves over this product, it will stop recording toRegular DVD's when the Warranty runs out, I tried a second oneand got the same results, it won't play anything but DVD-Ram Now!Panasonic also did not send me a $50 Rebate that came with it.They sent me to a web site where it wasn't listed.JMO, This unit is great at first but don't through away Your VCR.Good luck to the rest of You.
Epson Stylus 1160 -- I rated this a 2 because it does produce beautiful output WHEN it is working. Otherwise it deserves 0! Over the last year I have used many $$$$ print cartridges just trying to get ink to flow through the print head. After a little more than a year the printer is completely dead and print head replacement is more expensive than a new printer!! My 5 year old Alps works and family members have a 6 year old Canon and 3 year old HP which still work great. In trying to figure out how to fix the Epson my research indicates that problems with Epson ink jet printers are common.
This battery held its charge for just over 120 shots. It barely approaches the OEM specifications! The original battery, which is two years old, had at least 10 times the staying power as this poor replacement. But what do you expect for $7? That's about what use I got out of it. I'll keep it charged and in my bag for emergencies, but I know I won't get many shots out it.I cannot recommend this battery. Look elsewhere. And remember, you get what you pay for.
The sound quality was good but the earpiece wiggles on your ear, unless you keep your head perfectly still. Very annoying, it keeps falling off.
Needed 4x discs so I ordered these thinking I got a great deal but I was SOOO wrong. These 4x dvds did NOT work on my burner. Tried to get a return slip (by email) to return them but they never responded or sent one. WILL NOT BUY FROM THEM AGAIN!!!
I tried & tried to get this to work with my Mac mini and G5, but no luck. Even sent the unit back to the manufacturer. The monitor switch works, but not the keyboard / mouse. Just got the IOGear GCS22U 2-Port USB KVM Switch and it works fine.
Tried connecting PCs/Laptops to an HDTV multiple times on various televisions, after the fourth combination I realized the chord didn't work at all.Repeat: it will not connect a PC/Laptop to a HDTV.
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 purchased the Sony MHC-GX20 last December 2002, it was working fine only for 2 months. I started having CD problems, it won't &quot;read&quot; any of my CD (any format). I am very protective of my appliances and used it sparingly and yet it brokedown within 2 months time, I was very disappointed to say the least. I sent it to a an authorized Sony service center, it did not help either, it worked for about 3 days and the CD stopped working again. I will discourage anybody to buy this product. Very poor quality.
I primarily purchased the Tamrac 5749 Velocity 9 because I could not decide between a back pack style camera case and a traditional "gadget" bag camera case. The new "sling" concept seemed to offer the best of both worlds. I wanted to use this bag as a travel case for my digital SLR and assortment of lenses and external flash.This bag had plenty of room inside to store all of my gear (1 camera body, 4 zoom lenses, 1 external flash, batteries, media cards, etc.) However, when lugging this sack of bricks around, the sling turned out to be very uncomfortable. All of the weight rests solely on your one shoulder and it is not distributed very well. Using the waist straps made the weight more bearable, but then the swing around feature of the sling could not be used until disconnecting the waist strap. After sliding the bag around to your front, it is too large and difficult to open to easily access your camera gear without first loosening up the shoulder strap. By the time I had to undo the waist strap, swing the bag around, loosen the shoulder strap, and undo the lid 3 fasteners and access my camera from an awkward angle, I have given up all hope that this bag would make my travel more convenient.Also, the internal velcro system and cushioned dividers seems very cheap when compared to my Cannon gadget bag. The foam inside the dividers is pretty soft and not as rigid as I would have expected.Another reason I was excited about this bag was the M.A.S. system that allows you to attach a variety of removable storage components at will. This is very cool and I purchased the MX5398 water bottle carrier and the MX5379 XL lens case. I was pleased with both of these accessories; they seemed to be well-made and durable.All-in-all, I have to give this item the thumbs down for practicality and usability. I think the design is good and would probably work well for the smaller sized bag when only carrying a point and shoot lightweight camera and a few media cards or other accessories. I think the sling concept is just not as friendly for this large bag when carrying a DSLR or 35MM with interchangeable lenses.This is just my two cents - I am no professional photographer, this is just my down to earth experience with this model.Thank you, Robert
I ordered this with high hopes after reading the reviews. The most basic thing didn't work at all--the volume knob. It wouldn't turn up or down at all. Unbelievable that this got past QA. Now amazon tells me they don't stock it anymore. With crummy quality like that, they shouldn't!
I love the advertised features of the DMR-80. When it wants to work it's great. I have had it less than a month and I am packing it up for a trip to the repair center in Texas. Video is jittery through the unit and every time I try to record directly to a DVD-r or DVD Ram it goes into recover mode. It then resets and goes into recover mode again and then goes BYE! Recordings to the HDD seem fine but even dubbing from HDD to DVD-R usually crashes by going into recover mode and then shutdown. I'll be sending the unit out this week. We'll see what the turn around time is and if they really fix the unit. So far very disappointed in video quality and inability to do the very thing I purchased the unit for, that is burn DVD's
Poor quality. We bought this for our our 5 year old daughter. Within a few weeks it began losing connection all the time with the power cord. It also has problems with the volume control. Sometimes the volume will not work..we turn it all the way up and you can barely hear it. (Btw we have it out of reach of the children, so it is operated only by my husband and me. We can't blame the kids on this one.) We've been very disappointed especially considering how much we paid for it. It's really cute on the outside but it is not worth the money we spent.
We just concluded a 6,400 mile road trip with our new Garmin 360. Sometimes it worked great and sometimes it didn't. On several occasions it told us to turn when there was no road on which to turn, including three times when we were driving along a large body of water and would have driven into the water if we had attempted a turn. It also did not alert us to road constructions or detours. Also, it frequently told us to turn one direction, when it was obvious that we needed to go the opposite direction. We were within an hour's drive of a famous National Park and when we spelled the name of the park, it did not recognize it. Also, a few times it gave us a route, along with an arrival time, but when we used a map to drive a different route, it said "recalculating" and showed an arrival time much earlier than the one it had recommended(i.e.,even though we had programmed our unit to select the quickest routes, its recommended routes took much longer than the ones that we devised.)
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!
I bought this product about four months ago. I really liked it. It was a little bulky, but I have never been too worried about the style of a gadget. It did everything I wanted it to do: It held my whole music collection with plenty of space for the rest of my life. I brought it to college and used it all the time. I never had any problems with it besides the minor fact that the battrey life was a little short. But then about a week ago, I was using it, and it randomly broke. All the buttons stopped working. I don't know why this happened, because I hadnt loaded any new songs onto it recently, so I don't think it could have been a bad file or anything, but nonetheless, it just stopped working. I ended up removing the battery and replacing it. When I turned it back on, It was in "rescue mode" and said there was a problem with he harddrive. I called customer support, and they said that since I had bought it more than 60 days ago, and hadn't bought the extended warranty, it would cost $150 to fix (which is more than half of the price I paid for the item). I obviously did not do that. I ended up buying a new mp3 player, by a different company.I thought this would be a great product, and the price was excellent (for 40GB). However, if you want a quality item that will not break in a few months, then pay a little more for a better quality product. I ended up spending the same amount of money that I spent on The Zen on a 20GB player, because I realized that I will never need 40GB of music.It's not only the fact that the Zen broke so quickly, but the fact that Creative does not back it's product for very long (60 days!) shows that they don't trust their own products to work.Don't buy it!!!By the way, I ended up buying the iAudio M3 20 GB player (they sell it here, so just put it in the search)
Sorry to say, this system is not up to Altec Lansing quality. It DOES hiss... even when the power switch is turned OFF!! Altec Lansing blames it on my house wiring being 60hz. DUH... all house wiring in the USA is 60hz, and nothing else buzzes or hisses!Anybody recommend a fairly descent 2.1 speaker system? Not looking for great sound at this price, but sheesh, it shouldn't make noise even when turned off!
This item will last about 15 plays....number to customer service only rings and rings...no website available for help. Google tru tech to read only horror stories. I googled to find a manual as after 15 plays I have only audio...no picture...just blue screen. Nowhere for help. I guess my own fault for only paying 30 bucks.
I was planning to get the D135, because I viewed the card reader as a gimmick (I've already got one). I found the D145 at a decent price, so I got it instead. The card reader actually turns out to be a very neat feature. When you put a card in, it asks if you would like to download the pictures! The proof sheets were cool. The double sided printing and copying is nice.Onto the negatives:I was disappointed with the photo quality - compared to my old Canon s800, the image was blurry. Print speed was adequate. When I tested the color copying, I found that a cyan colored patch in the original had been printed a greenish tint. Other colors were fine. The color calibration didn't fix the problem. The D145 would also slightly smear copies on one corner. THe D145 is somewhat large. All of that I could live with, except that the damn thing WOULD NOT SEND A FAX! It could recieve a fax just fine, but not send. My old cheap panasonic fax machine had no problems whatsoever. HP Support was useless - they would keep responding with the same sequence (test the line, try using a phone on the line to see if you could place/receive a call, is DSL on the line? and so on). While they were decent tips, it became tiresome the third time they asked you to do it.
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 don't own this specific model, however I did purchase the Gateway DS 450XL. My laptop worked well for a year and then the nightmare began. The harddrive and screen went bad. I didn't worry because I had purchased the 3 year warranty. After exhanging numerous calls and shipping my laptop back to Gateway. The lapto was returned. It worked well for 2 weeks. I called Gateway again we spent 45 min. attempting the fix the problem. This was unsuccessful. They wanted me to pay another $40 to send the computer back to them . THe service is unsatisfactory and the computer had never worked properly since the first year. Owning a Gateway Product is a nightmare and trying to keep their produts running well is a full time job. I will NEVER purchase another Gateway product. I wouldn't even accept one as a gift.
This mouse worked well for about 2 weeks and then it kept losing the connection between the mouse and computer. Tried new batteries, etc. but nothing seemed to work. It's so frustrating that I no longer use it. This problem occurred on two different Dell laptops.
The zipper bag I recieved was approximately 56 in. in length which is way shorter than what is required for a 96 x 96 inch tripod portable screen.
after 20min on hold linksys told me that 1st card was defective, one week later got new one and was after 1 hour of struggle able to install under winxp. linksys webstie has basically zero info on using their products w/winxp and the wpc11 xp driver was written in Jan and not updated since.A friend had similar probs and had to get a 2nd card also. on my pc after 30 min or so using wireless card pc freezes and must be rebooted. no explanation..if i had it to do again i would have looked for a product with better win xp support. I regret this purchase, the functionality has not been worth the pain.
the stand did what what it supposed to do, until one of the locking screws stripped the plastic fastener it locks into making the mid part "unlockable" rendering this stand useless for me. When it failed it had a only Nikon Sb800, a pocket wizard and a small westcott softbox.I think it's too light and lack the durability, if you are doing any kind of paid assignments you want to steer away from this stand or make sure you have backup, you don't want itto fail while on job (which happened to me). I ended up buying a couple of 10ft stands from ebay and the durability factor is 5x at least, for the same price.
I got two of these units to intergrate in to my cable system I have a double feed comming into my house. Both units caused interfearince on my tv's those ghost line's and snowy picture.When I disconect them out of the system the pitcher's cleared up.Theres a chance these units are notcompadable with the new high end broadband cable system, buyer beware.
The cd player is ... ... the rest of it (size, price, radio, and other features) is great but the cd player skips if a cd has the slightest spec of dust on it.
Unlike two other adapters I tried, (one from Radio Shack and one from Verizon,) the sound comes from BOTH ears. However, it's THE SAME SOUND. Unless all of your MP3s are of pre-1958 recordings, I would not recommend this adapter for the Treo 700p. I just got Palm's official adapter (3397WW) and I am hearing STEREO SOUND with it.
This is a good binocular for the price, but I found out that with the low price comes at least one essential weakness. Somehow the post that slips into the binocular body and attaches to the shoulder harness broke. Well, I thought, thank God for the Bushnell Lifetime Warranty... Only thing is, that item is not covered if Bushnell decides you handled the thing too roughly and, not only will they not fix it for you, but they don't have a replacement! So I am relegated to forever using my Bushnell Excursions without a shoulder-harness or any kind of carrying strap!
Dud. Would not install to by Vista 64 bit (HP Desktop computer). Called their customer service: typical response -- must be something wrong with my computer...yea right.
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.
Very cheaply constructed, terrible customer service and it broke within a week and SanDisk wouldn't take it back. Tiger Direct however was awesome and completely stood behind the sale. I wouldn't buy another SanDisk product.
This review is not about the product. We have two first generation Ceiva frames that still work. The technical model of managing pictures in a frame at a location that has power and telephone but no Internet connection is unique and works well.This review is about Ceiva, the company.We purchased these frames as charter subscribers from Ceiva when they were a fledgling company. As a promotion, we paid 3 times the annual rate for lifetime subscriptions. This was a good deal for us and good word of mouth advertising for Ceiva. The promotion was only offered for a few months, limiting Ceiva's financial liability.In the intervening years, Ceiva posted a policy on their site defining "lifetime" as the life of the device or seven years. This limitation was not disclosed in the original offer and the only email I have received from them has been monthly newsletters: a marketing brochure.When I noticed our lifetime subscriptions soon expire, I contacted their customer support. After working my way up to the manager of customer service, he denied my request to honor the original deal. He did offer me a discount on buying new, current product. In other words, he tried to turn a significant customer service incident into a sales opportunity.The product provides a unique solution but considering the subscription cost, it is very expensive. Since it would have cost Ceiva so little to honor the few lifetime subscribers they have, I can only infer that their business model is not working and they are desperate for new revenue. Since the product relies on the services Ceiva provides later, my recommendation is to steer away from this company.Instead, buy another product; spend a dollar a month and mail grandma an SD card. She can learn to change it.
these things break. i've purchased two from various internet retailers and they always fall apart after a few weeks. too flimsy.
I just received my order for ink for my Epson R220. the ink cartridges are not Epson as advertise, they are a NanoDigital brand and on top of that they are not made for my printer. A waste of time, now I have to return them and orderother ones.
This DVD player worked great for one year. The problem started slowly -- it refused to read the dvds, but after opening and closing the tray a few times, it would read them. Now, it never recognizes a dvd, even after opening and closing the tray many times. Seems like this is a common fault according to the other reviews. Since it no longer works, after only a year, I cannot recommend that anyone buy this product.
I have a 1.7gig P4 running XP and found this product to be very unstable which is a nice way to say it doesn't work. The hardware would always hang my computer no matter which software I used with it. Also a note to their clueless tech support, my Maxtor hard drive was the cause for the sound and video being out of sync, when I reinstalled XP using a Western Digital drive the sync problem went away but not the instability. Believe Microsoft when they say use of an unsigned driver may make your system unstable.
Installed. Both computers working fine, was able to switch between each. Then received error 'Unknown USB device' (after less than 2 hours). Keyboard and mouse on both machines dead. Put back 'old' keyboard/mouse to shutdown. Removed 'old'-- reboot --- device NEVER worked again.
Used scanner w/W98 with so-so results. Upgraded to W-XP.Scanner doesn't work w/XP. Sent in $15 to umax for CD thatwas supposed to allow 2000P to work W/XP. Re-installed soft-ware from CD umax furnished, no go. Tried to e-mail umax forsome help, but ran into a long jump-thru-the-hoops process thatdid nothing but frustrate. So, I now own a 2000P door stop.If anyone is thinking about buying umax, I would think long &amp;hard about their products.
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.
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.
I bought this router in the hope of using the internet on my laptop antwhere in my two storied house. I use a linksys wireless card in the laptop.It turns out that as soon as the laptop leaves the room where the router is located and the door is closed, the receiving signal goes down to nothing.Tech support from Linksys by email said that this product only works in &quot;line-of sight&quot;, while that is not mentioned on the package.For me a waste on money.
I picked up the RioVolt almost as soon as it came out. I figured with Sonicblue's reputation in the digital audio world, the ability to play regular CDs or hundreds of MP3 and WMA songs from a single CD -- all in a portable package -- what could go wrong? Several things...(1) The anti-skip function hardly works at all. If the player is moved too much then you can be sure that it WILL skip. It almost seems as if the player plays out its anti-skip buffer but doesn't refill it during any motion or activity. I thought that the benefit of this type of feature was that it would play from memory while continuing to fill memory from the CD during motion. Apparently not in this case.(2) The carrying case supplied is useless. It's little more than a slip case with no external access to the buttons on the main unit or a view of the LCD. Good for storage but not for carrying it along.(3) By far the most serious problem I've had with this player is that I am unable to reliably switch to and play MP3 or WMA files that are near the end of the file list on any CD. For example, if I have a CD with 100 MP3 files and I want to play file #73 in the list, I navigate to the file and select play. The RioVolt will spin for SEVERAL MINUTES before beginning to play the track. Then, when it does finally begin playing, it will play for only a few seconds, pause for several seconds, play some more, and so on. It never catches up with itself and starts playing the track smoothly. I can easily reproduce this problem and have experimented with several different discs, both MP3 and WMA formats and multiple firmware versions. I thought that maybe there was a problem with my RioVolt until I read about this exact same problem in a recent magazine review.(4) Forget about technical support. I've been trying to use the online technical support email form, only to be told (after filling in a form with a detailed description of my problem) that their web server is out of space.Maybe the new high-end SP250 or even the low-end SP90 will fix this problem. Or maybe it will be fixed in a future firmware release. However, for the time being, my RioVolt is essentially useless.
I honestly can't tell if these are truly Apple earphones. They look like they are, but the packaging was distinctly not Apple, and since only one earphone works on each set (I bought two sets) they certainly did not make it through Apple product testing. If I had to guess I would guess that they failed Apple testing at the factory (Guandong Provence) and were sold out the back door to some enterprising wholesaler who then sold them to some retailer who then sold them to me. Whatever, they are junk, unless, of course, you are already deaf in one ear.
This cable is touted, with all it's high end materials, as something that will bring out the sound of your expensive HiFi components. In reality, this cable is not natural sounding and strips out the midrange inherent in high quality audio equipment which defeats the purpose in my view. The added "clarity" is code for poor sound quality. Even the least inexpensive patch cables I own (free cables shipped with all new stereo equipment) sound more natural than this "hi end audiophile" cable. Audioquest cable design engineers are clearly more interested in material design than in enjoying music. I would recommend NXG Sapphire cable instead - it's sounds much more natural and is 1/3rd the price.
Was unable to get the USB drivers for this item to install correctly. E-mail to company went unanswered, except for auto reply. Phone numbers were always busy. Returned the unit to the store of purchase for a refund.
I got Avaya RoadWarrior up and running on my computer to use when I work remotely. My co-worker told me to get a GN Netcom headset but I figured I'd save some money and get this one. Big mistake.There is a major problem with some laptops when the power cord is plugged in, the listener on the other end has what sounds like you in a an airplane during flight. The humming goes away when you unplug the power cord but that doesn't help me, I need to be able to use it when the power cord is plugged in or not.Anyway, I chatted with Plantronics support and then informed me that it's a known issue with no work around except to unplug the power cord while using it.So, it's getting returned.
Well, I am pretty disappointed with this prodcut as it spoilt my new Krups coffee maker as well. Its supposed to take loads of upto 1600 Watts but my 1200 Watt coffee maker was apparently too much for it to handle.
The Transcent 4GB SD memory is worthless. We bought one for our Cannon Digital Camera, used it once for about 5 days on vacation and it stopped working. Could not get it to respond in the camera nor in our computer. All pictures and video lost! Vendor will not replace (as if we want another of the same...) due to the fact that 30 days have passed since purchase! (We were in Costa Rica for 3 weeks...)DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ! DEFECTIVE MERCHANDISE !
This case just cost my friend $242.00 to fix her ipod (at the Apple store) because it offered No protection for the corner of the ipod, and that's exactly where it fell.
I am a mountain biker and loved the idea of being able to view the screen while riding. BUT the mounting bracket does not hold the explorist well enough. I watched my explorist unit fall to the ground on the first ride and thought I just didn't have it clicked into place. Wrong, because after putting it firmly into the bracket I lost the unit on the next downhill. I was luck enough to find the unit but will never use it on my bike or ATV due to fear of losing it.
This is an okay device in a crowded product market, but there are a few details that should be improved upon before I would buy another. Perhaps my irks are addressable via firmware, but until then.....here's my take:Pros:Good battery lifeExpandable with mircoSD slotPocket-friendly form factorCons:Slooow boot time in MSC modeBug in custom EQ setting causes intermittent signal loss in one or both channelsInterface navigation is not immediately intuitive to a former ipod or creative userAudio signal is low from headphone jack - too low for practical use on line inputs to my home and car audio systems. Ipod and Creative devices didn't require amplification on the same inputs.Proprietary software required to transfer video and photos.Proprietary cable required for data transfer.
My goal was to select Wireless Client mode to use it as a wireless ATA to connect to my main router upstairs. The Site Survey appropriately found external networks, including my upstairs router. Unfortunately I decided to upgrade the firmware, which restored the SMCWTVG to factory settings. The Site Survey never worked again. It still appears to work OK as a router and Access Point though.
I was excited to get this speaker considering the great reviews and my past experience with Polk speakers. However I was very disappointed when I hooked it up to my receiver. The sound was "tinny" and "fuzzy" or distorted. I tried many different settings with the same result.I sent an email to Polk customer service and did not receive a reply.I returned the speakers for a refund.
I order this but I have some problem with this, I have to reboot it every day, it is not steady and it was not the range it says it will be
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.
the logitechx2402.1 should not even be spoke of in the breath as the 230 2.1 the 240 not even close your ad are very misleading take the logitec name off the 240 please
I tried the wall adapter, and my iTouch immediately fried. Apple replaced it, but it was stone cold dead. I'm not trying the wall adapter again, and I'm suspect now of the car charger. I'll keep the cable, but trashing the rest.
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.
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 always have found Hewlett Packard printers to work well, but this printer is the exception. To start, it doesn't come with a USB cable, so that adds more money onto the total. Second, it is extremely slow, much slower than the specifications say. My biggest complaint is that it will not print certain formats, such as powerpoint slides and some pdf files. Instead of text, it prints out those annoying little boxes. As a student whose lecturers use these slides, it is extremely disappointing not to be able to print them out at home. I can't tell you how much paper and ink this printer has wasted because of this problem. I have not had a problem with the copier or the scanner, but the printer part makes the whole thing not worth buying unless you're okay with just printing in select formats.
I've had this for about 8 months now and the scroll wheel has stopped working. After disassembly, I discovered the mediocre build quality. The scroll wheel does not use an optical photomicrosensor design like just about every other mouse / keyboard wheel but two small contact switches instead. The support shaft for the wheel itself broke off after repeated wheel presses. Unfortunately the wheel is a critical component in my opinion for any internet or HTPC use.The range suffers due to a low quality transceiver. My receiver is about 12 feet away and unless I hold this just right in my lap it the signal loss is terrible.Battery life is also quite poor.The only good thing about this unit is the attention to ergonomic design. The scroll wheel, trackball and buttons are all placed in logical and easily accessed locations.
Only wireless keyboard or mouse that I've ever had a problem with. First off - if I'm transferring large files (ISOs, videos) over my wireless network, it destroys the connection between the wireless receiver & keyboard & mouse. Until the transfer is done, the keyboard doesn't half work, and when it does half work, half of the keys are mistyped (I suppose the receiver doesn't get the full signal). Similarly, the mouse either won't work or works randomly. In other words, when I'm transferring large files, I just have to wait for the transfer to finish to use my computer again.Keyboard itself - I have used the wired version of this keyboard at work for years and loved it. The wireless version is loved as well, with the exception noted above. Shame you can't buy just the keyboard but are also required to pay more for the horrible mouse. Ergonomics of the keyboard are great, and the signal is 100 percent fine except for the file transfers.Mouse - as bad as everybody says. The ergonomics of the mouse are fine (although I find my outer wrist-bone to be rubbing my mousepad the wrong way sometimes). The mouse is not very accurate, does not drag across a desk surface or my mousepad surface (Belkin WaveRest gel) very well at all, and has wireless problems even when I'm not transferring large files.My receiver is plugged into my monitor's usb port and is located approximately 26 inches away or so from keyboard and mouse with direct line of sight for both.Summing up - I would not purchase this again. I was looking to rid my desk of some wire clutter, and in the future I'll keep the clutter with usable hardware.***Update Two Weeks Later***Assuming my connectivity problems are due to the wireless in my house, I've brought the keyboard and mouse to my office where there is no wireless. Same problems as before - mouse gets all crazy and the keyboard will just stop working for a few seconds and then type gibberish once (I guess) the signal catches on. Still absolute rubbish. Going back to the wired version of this keyboard (which I now have at home, and still love), and a different mouse.
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 [...]
It's the green silicone earbud covers that make these headphones sweat-resistant. Unfortunately, the same green covers also slip off quite easily when rubbed against something--while being carried, for example, or when shoved into a gym bag. Furthermore, the covers are actually two seperate pieces of silicone, making them a challenge to put on again, and useless without both pieces. Without these easy-to-lose earbud covers, the headphones are uncomfortable and probably no longer suitable for sport use. Seems like a bad design to me, YMMV.
The first one I order came in rather late and within five minutes of usage it broke. I emailed them about the problem, and they sent me another replacement product which took several weeks to arrive. That one also broke within five minutes of usage. This is an awful product; you're just better off buying the USB charger.
I have had HPs forever but this one is not good. It says it works with MACS but it won't do 2 sided printing nor will it FAX. Yes I have tried everything. I can't find any record of my purchase tho it was only a few months ago and I got it here so I guess I am screwed. I don't know if I would get another HP after this for my MAC - too bad.
If you ever upgrade to a 64bit OS (Like Windows 7) the DPH-50U will become useless. D-Link does not support 64bit and has no plans to support 64bit.Read more on their forum:[...]
JUNK is all this camera is, they can add all the fancy advertising talk they want to, it's still junk. I would not recommend this camera to anyone it does not have one good point to tell you about. It takes dark blurry pictures that you can't make out. Save your money on this one.
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!
Tried this card out in the swimming pool in an underwater camera, and it worked fine. Shot video snorkling with sea turtles and tropical fish in Hawaii, went to download, and nothing, put it back in the camera to download from the camera, card error! Lost everything. I haven't used it since and I will attempt to recover it using the advice from other users. BOTTOM LINE- I bought this card, thinking that I needed a 4GB card- but when added to the shipping, paid $17 including shipping, I would have been better off buying two 2 GB cards from any other place (of higher quality).
I really wanted to love this product, it seemed like the perfect solution for extending battery life of my favorite electronics. Here is what I don't like:-This IS NOT the unit that uses iGo adapters, if you must get a solio, get that one, not this one. The adapters that come with this are very custom.-It takes forever to charge. I know solar power isn't super speedy/efficient, but days to a full charge seems excessive.-It feels like junk. It is plastic, with a cheap feel to it.-It isn't small.-No wall charger (USB only)What I like:-It's a solar charger.-It has a batteryAll in all, I just can't recommend it. I won't return it, but I'm going to keep the box and mine might make it onto ebay.
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.
There are only a few DVD+R DL media makers out there. MKM, Ritek, Ricoh, & philips, i believe. Most labels use the ritek media because they're cheap, and that's exactly what they are "CHEAP", crap, anyway you want to describe it. I've never had problems burning and playing back MKM Verbatims but these I bought, burned as DVDROM bookytpe, & verified. Played them on 3 different players and they exhibit alot of freezes, skips, etc. Why o why do memorex use riteks. So I won't be buying anymore DL media from memorex.
a horrible experiencesounds like a vocal from the throat of a donkey.good for people like G....b
The item arrives defective. It was not able to read any DVDs and even CDs. Moreover, the power button was jamed. I needed to use my nails to release it.I will not buy anymore Mustek product... Too cheap!Be aware that even if you are returning a defective unit, Amazon will not cover the Shipping cost :(
Man, this plyer is a complete reck! I know 3 other ppl who purchased one at the same time i did, I figured since it didnt appear to have alot of buttons or any &quot;special-features&quot; that it wouldn't be too difficult to figure out....oohhh if i had only knew..FIRST THE PICTURE.MY GOD...THE PICTURE! It fades in and Out..CONTINUOUSLY. Mines not the only one either, other ppl (2/3 ppl to be excact) i have spoken too said there Oritron did the same thing. Ands its not minor fading, i could deal with that, it fades so dark that the tv looks turned off (literally** NO JOKE!) then about 25 seconds later it fades back in and becomes extremely bright; kinda like the sun:O...and still you cant see the picture.Some of my friends Oritron's have really good sound quality though...but i guess it doesnt matter if you cant actually see picture:|
the sound quality is great it is just it is too confusing to set and out on the radio. it also doesn't shut off. the remote is great!
I was very impressed when I received it. It came in a nice box and it is a very substantial, solid feeling item. The software was very easy to use and the keychain displayed the photos with clarity and good color rendition. Unfortunately, it totally stopped working after a month. Too late to return to Amazon. It is a waste of money and Amazon should no longer sell this product. Beware!
The ink pack would not print the color blue so the pictures looked like crap. I tried cleaning and aligning the ink nozzles and nothing worked.
I would be vary wary of this RAM, I bought from Amazon and had 2 bad sticks, bought from Newegg and had 2 bad sticks, finally had 2 good sticks sent to me on the second try from newegg, and ordered again from tiger direct through amazon and had sucess. I would say it is about 50-50 on getting working RAM with these, and when you finally do it will have taken you about a month.
I like the overall design, but the wires are not enclosed on the bottom. They are constantly getting hooked on things.
This is a good quality headphone, but the main drawback is that it doesn't last.Here are the list of problems that I faced with this:1) The USB seems like a funky concept, but then it doesn't always detect on a Windows XP. You may need to try plugging it into various USB ports in the hope that it is detected2) Poor Design -- Who thought of a design like this is beyond me. After a few days of use, the left side speaker started coming out slowly (in other words, the wire that is inside the "headband" started coming out and the left side headset dangles on a piece of wire now. Still works though and i can push it back temporarily.3) the plastic lining on the left side headset started coming out -- weird, i could see the gum inside and can manually push it tight and make it stick for some more days. Still works though4) The right side speaker now started coming out yesterday and i could see the actual colored wires (red, green etc) sticking out of the headband. Still works5) Today, the left side speaker stopped working, the right side still works, so i'm guessing its hardware fault.Bad piece of wor if you carry it around. Don't buy it as this one lasted only about 2 months for me
Hi. It didn't work for me at all. I really, really wanted it to, but there was no benefit at all. And that high-pitch thing annoyed me too.I have Comcast cable internet and a Lynksys router.
This charger does not seem to charge the batteries fully. I thought that my rechargable batteries were "out of life", but discovered that it was just a case of this charger failing to recharge them fully. My Daughter brought home a cheap Sakar overnight charger when visiting. I popped in a set of batteries I thought were done for, and found them to be just fine using her Sakar charger. What happens on my charger is that the lights (indicating that the batteries have been fully charged) all go off, and the batteries are "cool to the touch" (indicating that they have been fully recharged). Nope! Only about half way recharged.
After spending a good deal of time researching machines and retailers, I chose this Toshiba for its TFT screen and Media Center OS. I also chose Amazon based on past experiences with it's outstanding customer service and quick, efficient shipping.Unfortunately, three things went wrong: Amazon shipped the Toshiba box free-floating among a sea of packing peanuts; UPS delivered the Amazon box in a mangled mess; and the Toshiba itself arrived with a top to bottom series of dead display lines down the middle of the otherwise beautiful screen. The return policy conditions, though understandable, delayed pickup of the product, which in turn delayed the credit to my account, which in turn delayed my alternate purchase from Dell. Though I will never know where the damage occured, I won't be purchasing anything this delicate again from Amazon.The product rating is really for the experience and inability to use the machine. Everything people say about the brilliance of the screen is true...if it survives the trip.If you're buying this laptop, or any of a number of others normally picked up from local retailers, go local...the trip it takes may not be worth your trouble.
I bought mine to run my ETX90 EC and to help the kids learn the sky. I knew it had problems, but I figured if it didn't work I could return it right away for another. My first unit worked extremely well from November 2007 to March 2008. The tracking was perfect, all the buttons worked as well as all the features. It also performed as advertised with the classic original ETX. I was impressed.Then, during a Messier Marathon in 2008, the power button broke off inside! I could hear it rattling around, and my frustration was at a high point because I was looking for M30, the last object for the challenge! I had gone past the merchant's return window, so I sent it into Meade for warranty service on my dime. Another was sent quickly (about two weeks), but it would not get a GPS fix and would lock up with every attempt at use. Another was sent quickly in exchange, and it blew through the GPS fix, but had a 30 degree pointing error!!! It also misidentified constellations when I fudged the time settings to account for the pointing error!! That unit was sent back for exchange, and SIX WEEKS later I am still without a functioning unit. And forget about Meade sending a note explaining what they are doing to fix the situation.As far as I'm concerned, Meade has stolen my $430.95 and will never get my business again after ten years of my using several Meade products. My credit card cannot recover my money, and my next letter to Meade will be to ask them for my money back directly. Seriously, there should be a class action lawsuit against this company and this product.Too bad there isn't a Zero Stars rating.
This clock worked great for me for about 5 months. One morning in a sleepy haze while trying turn off the alarm I knocked the clock on the floor and now the digital dispay no longer works. It seams that an alarm clock should be able to take a little more than that.
This seemed like the perfect add-on to the Macbook Air for a wired ethernet port. It worked beautifully and gave me fast speeds for exactly 40 days and then the lights went off and it no longer works. For something that breaks that quickly, save your money for a better model.
This tripod does the job as a basic camera tripod for amateur photographers. It is very compact and very easy to carry around in its case. However, it is too short to take multiple photographs using this tripod. You have to bend down to take photographs or be on your knees. Also due to its short height, portrait / family photographs come angled from down looking up.
We bought the Brother 7820N MFC in late, 2006. It was an excellently priced MFC (laser) for what you get. It worked wonderfully for about 8 months. We didn't print super heavy on it (I would guess 50 pages per month or so) Then, it stopped working altogether. It just would not print. Luckily, we had purchased the 3 year warranty from Staples for $75.00 or $99.00 (can't remember). I called Staples and they told me that since I was within the first 12 months, I needed to call Brother for the warranty. I called brother, which was very hard to do, to actually get through and talk to a person. The tech rep seemed like he was having a terrible day because he seemed like my call of just wanting to know how to maybe try and fix or troubleshoot the printer set him off. It is hard to troubleshoot on the phone with someone who acts as if the last thing they feel like doing is helping you. None of the troubleshooting worked. It took them several months to actually ship us a new machine. When we got the new machine it didn't even power up. My wife and I were laughing at the absurdity of it, even though it was agrevating, as we had spent $400 on this machine (after adding in the extended warranty). By the time we had gotten the second machine that didn't work, it was past the 12 month period. So now we called staples and they apologized. They sent us a new machine which we received about a month ago. It does work, but every time it prints, it makes grinding noises on the left side toward the back. It will only print if we hold in or bang on the side of the machine and then the grind stops and it prints. Again, we are laughing at the seemingly cheap construction.Now, since this is our third machine, Brother won't do anything and staples will not replace the machine either. Staples will give us a credit toward another printer for $170.00. At least they are doing SOMETHING, however, we paid $400.00 for a printer for 8 months of use. It could be worse, but we will definately NOT be buying another BROTHER. At least we get the 170.00 from staples. We are going to try an HP.The reason we bought this printer was due to the excellent reviews. I have become more suspicious of the online reviews of products. I think it is fishy that there are so many excellent reviews of this product and yet 3 of our models ended up not working (granted, the first one DID last for 8 months and worked great). I think that a lot of the reviews come from the company themselves, and I would be willing to bet that many employees are encouraged to get on the site and build the reviews up. I only say that because this is the first time I have ever given a reciew of a product. People are busy and I find it a little hard to believe that so many people get online and post how wonderful their brother printer is. I can understand when people have bad experiences (like me) that they might get on to post a review.I think it probably boils down to (to a great extent) that you get what you pay for. Brother appeals to low initial cost consumers, without much regard for long term quality, reliability, durability, customer service. I once heard someone say that when trying to decide on which product/ service to purchase, they never go with the lowest bid because they can't afford to. That seems the case here too.
How do I hate this product? Let me count the ways. The technical design suggests that the DVD group and the VCR group took two different products and stuck them together without ever consulting each other. Although the playback quality appears fine, doing even the most mundane task requires a ridiculous amount of effort. I am looking for an excuse to sell this thing on e-bay.- You can't record one show while watching another. This is supposed to be a prime feature of any VCR.- You can't actually program the VCR without the remote control.- You have to shut down the unit if you want to record anything later. It's super annoying.- In order to program the menu, you have to use the play, stop, rewind, etc. buttons on the remote control even though there are cursor keys on it. The cursor keys only work in DVD mode. How stupid.- The DVD and VCR features are completely separate, and several features that should be common (like watching TV or setting the time) can only be done in VCR mode.- You can't actually pause the DVD. Once it's paused, you will have to go back to the main menu to play the movie.I wish I had bought any other brand.
Beware of a few things. First the print server is compatble with very few printers. Go to D-Link's website and make sure your printer is compatible. Also if you are running a firewall on your PC's they may not see each other. The documentation is very sparse. The unit has a firewall but no explanation as to how it functions - your just suppose to trust it! D-link support will blow you off with ANY network questions. Unless it deals directly with the box they will say they can't help you. Other than that it works - next time I'll look at Netgear.
These earbuds sound fantastic, stay in your ear well have ample cable length and fit snugly with multiple different rubber tips. I only wish they were made to last. If you use these earbuds, they WILL fall apart. The rubber insulation on the wire WILL rot and crack and peel away leaving you with bare exposed wires. No problem, right? Shure is a great company that will replace them under warranty, right? WRONG. They will tell you to purchase a newer model that has a replaceable cord. Why would newer models have a replaceable cord unless they, as a company, are fully aware of the poor quality of their previous products and instead of fixing the issue would rather charge you more money for replacement parts. I say again, do not buy products from Shure, they will not last.
Tried these side-by-side with Bose ANC headphones. These had the same noise reduction (at least to my ears) and were more comfortable. These are light, comfortable and made to be relatively low profile for over-the-ear phones. I'm happy.No I'm not. See my comment. Fie upon them.
It came very quickly and was packaged well, but when trying to put music on the mp3 the folder could not be found and the option to delete music was gone. I am still trying to figure out how to fix this.
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.
The case I received after ordering this product looked nothing like the pictures and didn't fit the description given at all. The case has a useless hook on top, but most of all it doesn't cover the LCD screen like stated in the description and the reviews. I'm very disappointed in this purchase. On my way to find a better case right now.
Very little bass, compared to my existing earpods for my iPod. Weak and tinny sounding. Very disappointing.
Well the product does work as advertised. It gives you very accurate custom white balance readings. The problem is that you have to shoot the sample image back into the light source, which is not always possible to do unless you are in a studio or controlled location shoot. For scenics it is not very practical. I used it a few times but it mostly sits in my bag now. It's too much money for something that you don't use because it is a hassle. I am open to suggestions from other users if I am making it unecessarily complex or am misunderstanding how it is supposed to be used.
I wish I had researched better before making my purchase. This card can't seem to keep up with my camera once it reaches a certain level way below its 16GB capacity. It becomes slow to write and that is not good from some of the situations I find myself in. I probably will shop around, ask some experts and invest in a more expensive card. If you are shooting 2-3MB photos and not shooting HD video, you will be fine and the price is great for that.
This is a terrible printer. My second lexmark and I will never buy another one. They are cheap, print terrible and have a lot of problems like jamming paper and expensive ink. You can always buy another printer cheaper than buying ink all the time. Look for a better printer than this. Better yet stay away from this brand altogether.
I purchased this subwoofer to match a Yamaha receiver I also purchased. This isn't my first subwoofer off Amazon. I previously ordered a KLH ASW10-120B that I'm very pleased with. I cannot say the same thing for this sub. There is virtually no punch or annunciation. It's just muddled and boomy. The layout for the connectors and buttons on the back is clumsy and ill-conceived. Normally you'd think, "Why does that matter? Just hook it up and leave it." Well, no because this sub isn't smart enough to turn its power amp off when it doesn't detect an audio signal, so it stays on forever unless you hit the power switch - a huge waste of energy. You're better off getting a subwoofer that will shut its main power amp off when the receiver shuts down. On the flip side, having your subwoofer make strange noises at all hours of the day due to stray RF being picked up, can be amusing to children and small pets. But still, the sound is bad and there are better choices. Yamaha failed on this one.
All the problems other reviewers have listed here, I have experienced as well. When I first tried to insert a VHS tape - it wouldn't turn on or auto-insert and naturally the tape stuck in the machine. I got this as a refurb and I wasn't about to pay anything more than I already had ($375) - so I wrestled with the tape, got it out then repeated the exercise many frustrating times. Finally, for no discernable reason, the machine came to life and I haven't had that problem since. The manual is, to say the best, obtusely written and damn near impossible to follow. If you depend on a cable converter - you will NOT be able to watch one show and record another at the same time. Sometimes the deck will turn on and display "LOADING" on the front panel, then it changes the channel and shuts itself off - which of course is downright strange.What's good about it? Well - it's relatively easy to program - the recording quality is top-notch and the DVD quality is excellent. It makes flawless VHS dubs (that is, when you can get tapes to load ;-)) All in all, I would only buy this machine to copy my tape collection to DVD. Otherwise, it's a pass.
The problems started with the enclosed &quot;set-up wizard&quot; CD, which you're supposed to run before you begin to install router. It claims to be able to detect your connection settings and facilitate set-up. Despite being up and running with a high-speed connection on a brand-new Sony, the software insisted that no connection was available and refused to let me proceed.I tried to set up the router manually, which proved impossible. The manual is extremely detailed but is clearly not intended for the home user (even a fairly computer-literate one). Furthermore, Windows XP does not recommend setting up the network as described in the manual -- it advises using a gateway router instead for a home network. I wound up returning the device.I suggest getting a gateway-router clearly intended for the home user. This appears to be intended for someone highly familiar with network installations, and the set-up software has a &quot;fatal&quot; glitch (at least on my desktop).
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.
A complete disaster of a product. No current support from DLink for this product and installation on XP SP3 was a nightmare. It does not work. It is no wonder many of the major online merchants do not stock it anymore ( i think it will soon be a discontinued product). I wasted my money on it. I am researching the similar ZOOM voip adaptor to replace the piece of useless plastic i just bought!
My old CD adapter worked just fine in my cassette deck, so I figured why not get an adapter for my new ipod? The Belkin was apparently a bad choice - my cassette deck just kicks it out every time I try to use it.
Words cannot describe how frustrating this product is to use, how awful the company's customer service is, and how poorly it performs. First, this extender was not compatible with my linksys router. After purchasing another cable from Amazon, it become compatible, but (1) did not boost the signal in my home, and (2) made an awful high-pitch sound (as reported by others). Subsequent calls to Hawking customer service proved worthless and did not help. I would strongly suggest that you look at other products.
I also suffered from the oft-reported "switches off" problem. My receiver made it about 60 days beyond the warranty period before this began. I've lost all faith in HK, a company from whom I have purchased stereo equipment for the past 15 years.Don't touch this receiver new, used or free.
The macally Bluetooth keyboard is a fine device, but not all that. The pairing is spotty, I often have to have the device I am trying to connect to forget the keyboard and then reinstall. As I type this the device is trying to connect to my iPad while I type easily on my touch keyboard. Sav your money, buy a nice case and skip the external keyboard.
Just to set the stage - I know my electronics as I have been dealing with this stuff for over 25 years in all categories. In my Home Entertainment System I have a big screen HDTV and a Yamaha AV system with a set of Klipsh speakers and this is my first review on any product. I own 4 DVD players (3 are Sony's). I have over 300 DVD's with 7 kids. You can see why I wanted to protect my investment.I think we all recognize that over the years, electronics has become more and more disposable and I have certainly cycled through electronic equipment. This is certainly the case with this product. After loading all the discs and information on the discs which took one Saturday, we started to enjoy the convenience of having all the discs in the player. Then it happened. One day all the data was gone. There was no power outage. Fortunately I have the DVD information on the computer. But I was bothered. I called Sony and after 3 hours of talking to a number of people (mostly telephone receptionists who are paid to screen out calls) knew less about the product than my 75 year old mother. I finally demanded to talk to a technician who talked to other technicians (and so-on) who finally concluded that I probably had a bad memory chip on the mother board. Whew!After that bad experience, I debated for a day as to send it back for a (a refurbished unit in exchange for my near new one) - this is Sony's idea of a full one year warrantee. I thought that if the physical RAM is bad then it may lead to other problems; so I reluctantly unloaded my machine knowing the task ahead when I get the replacement. I then had to ship it to Texas which cost me $35 of which Sony will not pay. I was the told the turnaround time, once received in Texas would be 5 days.Two weeks later I had heard nothing from Sony so I called. After spending another hour on the calling tree, I finally found someone who could update me - which was they had lost my machine and had no record of receiving it. Fortunately I had my UPS tracking number and proved to them that a guy named Gomez signed for it at their shop. This caused them to search more until they finally realized that they sent my broken machine to some poor chap in Arizona by mistake. I stated that I simply want a replacement and that this is there problem. There response was that we need to first get your machine back from this guy (of which they wasn't sure who it was) and then they can repair it and send it back. I reminded them of their policy and demanded a replacement to be sent that day - their response was I'll get back to you. No one did so I called the next day - you can either send me a replacement or a refund.This type of discussion went on for hours as I talked to different people (they do not have direct numbers at Sony's Customer Service). Each time I called I had to review the whole story because they wouldn't note it in the computer.To make this long story shorter, I might get another machine or I might not - time will tell. I'm worn out and I've noticed that the price of this unit has dropped $100 in 4 months - what does that tell you.I don't care what other reviews say, I will never buy another Sony product of any kind. The company has become so large they are out of touch with their costumers (just talk to their employees - I've gotten to know them well). This is a company that has diminishing quality and services.I have answers to many of the concerns raised regarding auto play, disc explorer, auto loading, etc. But who cares - this is not the point. Sony is the point and I do not feel that we as customers need to put up with it - otherwise we all loose. So tell your friends!
I tried to use this to connect a Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder/HD tuner, or an Apple TV to a BenQ projector that is capable of 720P. It produced a picture; but the quality was very low. Colors were almost completely washed out; and there was a pronounced green tint to the picture. If I understood more about analog video frequencies, I'd probably understand why there was no way this cable was going to work; but the low price made it seem like an acceptable gamble.
After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to getting my new receiver (old one, Sony, broke down after 20 years of use, I can't complain!). New receiver broke down after less than 6 weeks! The service center was rude and unhelpful (hung up without telling me where to send it). Now I have to pay for shipping, will be without the receiver for at least a month since the service center in Colorado has a 14 day turnaround just on diagnostics, then 2 weeks to fix, then time to ship back. I am not a happy Onkyo customer and will not buy their product again. Hope this saves someone else my same grief. Buy Sony.
I purchased this bag and promptly had to return it because several things about it were pretty lousy (and falsely advertised, IMHO):1) My laptop with a 14-inch screen did not fit well.2) The area for accessories expanded zero inches, making it impossible for me to actually fit anything in there aside from a couple of CDs, a flash drive, and my chapstick.3) When I tried to pack in my power cord in that area, I couldn't close the clip on the front.4) The water bottle holder is a myth. Unless there's an extremely slimline water bottle out there that I've never come across. The limited amount of meshing and lack of elasticity offers no expandability of the space, meaning that none of my bottles fit. And I tried just about everything, including the teeny 8-oz Dasani bottles.Keep all this in mind before purchasing, folks! The good things? The bag sure looks pretty and has plenty of padding.
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.
Review: I have had the sansa view 8gb for a year before the navightional wheel didnt work any more.(Make it fun! Who says you can't be informative and entertaining) I dont think so! im a person left musicless.( aawwww )Pros: the wheel lights up.Cons: the wheelConcluction: dont buy it!, dont !, wait one more time, DONT BUY IT !Recommendations: I personaly recommend buying an archos product, nuff said. :[
Stay away from this player. I recently purchased one and had to return it within a few days. The player was unable to read half of my store-bought DVD collection, often would not read sound unless I went into the sound setup menu and backed out again, and had a tendency to skip chapters during playback. When returning the unit, even the salesman told me to avoid Coby and try a different manufacturer. If you are looking for a low priced secondary DVD player, do yourself a favor and invest a few more dollars to get one of greater quality. The time and hassles you save will be well worth the slightly greater price.
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.
amazon list this as in stock i placed order 10/21/ and used 2nd day shipping its 10/29 and just shipped, Amazon upgraded shipping to next day, big help when it takes a week and a half to get order
After less than 10 months of owning one of these LaCie drives, I am now debating whether to bother returning it to LaCie for warranty repair.My unit started failing a few weeks ago, then failed completely last week. Based on my description of the symptoms, LaCie promptly sent me a replacement power supply (if awkwardly -- when you submit your inquiry at their website, make sure you supply your shipping address as your address of record, not your home address, if they're different, or LaCie CS will automatically use your home address for all subsequent transactions, without offering you a chance to specify.) It did not fix the problem. At this point the drive wouldn't even power up.Seeing this, I told LaCie who promptly issued an SRO, detailing the terms of a warranty repair. Among those terms are 1. mandatory reformatting and 2. no provision for data recovery by LaCie.Now, maybe this is the industry standard, but judging by the many other reports of failure here, you'd think that LaCie might by now be trying to recover a little good will by offering data recovery with repair. But I guess they don't see it that way.I will never, ever buy anything from LaCie again. Anybody can slap a raw hard drive in a chassis and connect it to a few data ports and a power supply. But a company from which it's worth buying data storage products is one who can deliver the package with a reasonable minimum risk of data loss. I would even settle for 'a company that lived up to its claims on average'. If this model is any indication, it seems that LaCie doesn't even pretend to do this.
These things barely work at all.The receiver seems to pick up so much extra babble, that not only does it not relay signals from the adjacent room, it creates so much IR &quot;noise&quot; that I can't leave it plugged in. If I do, I can't even control the gear with the remote in the same room.
We have had many problems with this scanner. Please be aware that they do NOT have a toll-free phone number, and when we called their &quot;technicians&quot;, we had to pay the long distance phone bill. Not to mention that the &quot;technicians&quot; told us that they didn't know what was wrong, but we still have to pay a 30 min. phone bill. Plus, if we want to get it repaired, the product must be shipped to California and THEY WILL NOT PAY SHIPPING. Also, in order to get the light bulb replaced, you have to send the scanner to California. The product does not allow you to replace the light bulb yourself. We will never own another Microtek scanner.
I bought this product based on the reviews I read on Amazon. I had problems getting it to work and called the company for support. They did help me and the product worked for awhile but now it works inconsistently and I have had only for about 3 weeks. It has become too frustrating and I hope I can return it. I have a Pioneer Plasma TV with a Panasonic home theater system that includes a DVD player and VCR plus I have a comcast HD cable box. My universal remote was a Harmony (logitech) model 550. I also tried using the next generation with my comcast remote but I still had inconsistent performance. I am sorry but I was disappointed in this product.
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.
I pulled the charger out of the outlet and one of the prongs broke up in the outlet. Very cheaply made.
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 spent the past 30 days evaluating both a ReplayTV and a Tivo personal digital recorder and this is a brief review of my experience.If Tivo did not exist, I would probably tell you that ReplayTV was the coolest gadget that I have ever used. However, Tivo has done such a superior job designing their user interface and their remote control that there is no comparison between the two, Tivo is the hands down winner.ReplayTV's major problem is that they have no sorting system to help you pick the shows that you might want to record. To find the shows that you want to record you must painfully sift through an on screen channel guide one time slot at a time.Tivo in comparison gives you numerous ways to choose shows that you might want to record. You can view the upcomming two weeks of programming in catagories such as Movies, Sports, by channel, or by show name. Tivo will even automatically record shows that it thinks you might like based on shows that you have rated with their thumbs up or thumbs down rating system. At first I was skeptical that I would like this feature, but after a week I found that I loved it. I would get home from work and get a whole list of programs that Tivo went out and recored by itself while I was sleeping and while I was at work.With Tivo I can scan through hundreds of Movies on my premium channels and in minutes tell it to record all the ones that I want to record for the next two weeks. With ReplayTV it took me so long to do this that after the first few days I found myself only recording shows that were on a regular schedule, like Seinfeld or the X-Files.ReplayTV basically has a frustrating user interface that forces you to constantly look at the remote control to do every simple task. With Tivo almost all of your options are on screen, so if your sitting in the dark while you are watching TV you don't have to strain your eyes on what button you need to push.My ReplayTV seemed to often (at least once a day) have a playback glitch. The fast forward or rewind would get stuck and I would have to power the unit on and off to get it to stop.One last thing, a major one for me, ReplayTV gives you no indication of where you are when you are watching a show. You can't tell if there is 10 minutes or an hour left. I was watching Shindler's List a few days ago and I found this extremely frustrating. With Tivo you get a very helpfull progress bar that appears on the bottom of the screen whenever you fast forward, rewind or press slow motion. (ReplayTV has no slow motion or single frame advance.)I just returned my ReplayTV and Tivo 14 hour unit, I ordered a TIVO 30 hour unit. My advise is to buy a 30 hour unit, you will probably record everything in a higher quality setting resulting in about half the recording time of either units advertised recording capacity.
I put my heart before my head on this one. It's the nicest looking mouse and keyboard you can put on your desk, plus it's got a bluetooth transceiver, what more could you want?How about a product that works? For whatever reason the mouse and keyboard go to sleep after only 2 or 3 minutes of inactivity which would be fine if they didn't take literally 2 or 3 seconds to wake up. It is very annoying and causes problems when trying to use a (sleeping) keyboard modifier on a non-sleeping mouse.Then the mouse eats batteries.The bluetooth transceiver they include basically doesn't work with anything else. Certainly not any of the Pocket PC's out there.No indicator lights on the keyboard at all - no caps, no num lock, no cool glow. There's no reason to put 2 AA batteries in a keyboard, make it 4 or 8 and give me some indicator lights. They're just little LED's.Mouse feel is so-so and always seems to be just a little off.Your BIOS can't see it so if you need to change settings there or if you need to change startup options for XP you need to have a wired keyboard handy.Setup is a big pain too but you only have to do it once.Maybe I'll buy version 2 of this but all I can recommend is to stay away from this and get Microsoft's regular wireless desktop which is a very nice product (even if the range is short).Microsoft should be embarassed.
The software included is for XP. A note included with it gave a website for software. Instructions in writing and on-line are opposite. I contacted customer service and was given a different website address.....MAJOR hassle!! Doesn't seem to work at all with encripted sites. I really wish I hadn't......
While this player looks good physically, has a nice remote, and some nice features like the DVD jacket display during stop mode - I found it has terrible 3:2 pulldown for film mode. I checked it using several movies: Monsters Inc. (which looked incredible), but films like Forrest Gump, Sweet Home Alabama, The Matrix, and Fellowship of the Ring looked so bad compared to my Toshiba SD-4700, I had to take the Sony back. The picture looked overprocessed with noticeable artifacts to the point I couldn't even watch it. Especially tried the lobby scene in the Matrix - all the marble made a dizzying effect of inaccuracies on the screen. I really liked the player overall, and the video mode looked great, but film mode was just too bad to bear. I'm going to try the Toshiba SD-3900 next, which should be comparable to my 4700. Wouldn't recommend this for a serious home theater lover.
Screen is small and you can't see very well. Color on mine chipped. iTunes would delete my songs, leaving me from 105 songs to 5 songs. Not a good product. Ended up returning it after a long struggle of trying to fit the USB cord in it. Restless of trying to fiddle with it, I brought it back and relized there was no refund. Actually, they wanted me to pay THEM for me returning it! Ha, yeah right.As the iPod Video came out, I thought it would be junk, seeing as how unhappy I was with my iPod Mini. My husband wanted one, though, so I purchased one (this time making sure there was a good return policy). That thing is 10x better! I actually envy it and hope to get one of my own. Look for a Nano or a Video if you're going to spend 200 - 400 dollars on an mp3 player you want to last.
This antivirus does not work well with windows xp. After downloading windows service pack 1 scanning slowed to a crawl half way thru and caused a major power drain on my system. Also causes banging and clanging of hard drive on disc defragmenter and causes slowdown problems at shutdown. I removed it from my computer and switched to Safeworld anti-virus and have no problems at all..
Well, I have actually had this bag for 2 years. Over that time the handle has been a pain. Sometimes it extends and sometimes not. Try standing in the rain trying to battle a bag. The wheels also no longer turn properly. Finally a week ago the whole top portion of the handle snapped. It no longer is good for anything. I tried calling customer support. No luck. I would advise anyone out there against going through this. Stick with a smaller size of bag and obviously a different company.
I purchased an extra battery for my Zen Vision/W 30GB player. They sent me a battery for a Zen Vision and not the Zen Vision/W they sent me another one and it was still the same older version. I have yet to receive a refund as of 2 Sep 08.
I may not be the most network savvy guy but I program device drivers for a living and this device has just been one big headache trying to get it to work right with constant firmware upgrades. just keeps disconnecting. though latest firmware seems to work better.
Customer service was excellent.However, product didn't fit.Had the company sent me a replacement I would have been impressed, they did not.'We' buy in good faith, but the companies don't have faith in the customer[s].
APC needs to get with it. There are many iMac users out there and APC can't seem to support them. There is no software support for the ups to talk to the computer in case of a power failure. Writing that program can't be that difficult. I would think that APC is a large enough company to support Mac's
the sound is fine, but my earholes aren't perfect dime-sized circles, therefore these earbuds don't really fit. they hurt and they fall out.the price came to only 8 or 10 bucks including the shipping, so i guess it was worth a try, but i've got to find something better. any suggestions?
I work hard for my money, most people do. And nothing ticks me off more than feeling completely ripped off. This router is a piece of junk, and its not just the wireless function that is a joke--connecting directly to the ports via cat5 cable won't help either. If you are a casual web surfer going here and there, then you might get away with this product. If you download anything more than 1 MB of data at any given moment then walk away. Don't look back. Buy something else. Trust me. It keeps timing out every minute. Looses the connection completely and your downloading software (or streaming media player) can't restart the connection automatically so you have to do it over and over again. I ran a diagnostic broadband speed test and comparing being jacked directly into my cable modem vs. using the wireless or wired function from the router, I get 1/3 the bandwidth if it works at all. READ ALL THE OTHER BAD REVIEWS, I AGREE WITH ALMOST EVERY ONE OF THEM. Buy something else.
WORKED FOR FEW DAYS 1-5 DAYS. BUT LATER IT DIDNT WORK FOR ME. THE CONNECTOR SEEMS FAULTY..TRIED TO RETURN THE PRODUCT BUT AMAZON REFUSED TO TAKE IT BACK COX IT WAS MORE THAN 30 DAYS..
I won this in a drawing so for something free, I can't complain too much. However after maybe 2-3 uses, it no longer plays even after charging.The play button seems to have been pushed in and no longer clicks. This may be a reason why I can't get it playing. I won't get a replacement.
To order this from the seller was a mistake. The product was not as advertised (quite inferior). My e-mail to the seller after receiving the product was never acknowledged nor has a refund been forthcoming (I returned the product). This is always a danger but is my first bad experience. This is an entirely negative review.
I've used the corded version of this keyboard at work for over a year, and have been happy with it. When my keyboard at home died I decided to try the wireless option. It does not keep a consistent connection with the computer. It drops letters when typing and sometimes drops out for 10 or more seconds. I didn't buy it for the mouse since I prefer a trackball, but the mouse felt uncomfortable in my hand. It may just take time, which I didn't give it, to get more comfortable with the mouse.
In the past week I have purchased and returned five JVC DR-MV1SL recorders. All but 1 functioned properly in the record mode from VHS to DVD, and produced at least one good copy before failing. They began to turn themselves off after less than two minutes of recording, ruining the DVD media, and of course failing to provide the copy. All VHS tapes were of original material. Was this product rushed to market with quality control problems, or was I just unlucky enough to encounter five defective machines in a row? What are those odds? I have given up, and will purchase a stand-alone DVD recorder by another manufacturer.
This router has all the bells and whistles one could hope for. We bought two specifically for the failover capabilities with dual WANs. They were simple to setup, and worked GREAT! ... Well, for about 2 weeks, anyway.We started having issues with web pages not loading, partially loading, missing images, broken CSS, etc. Over the last couple weeks it's gotten progressively worse 'til it's gotten to the point that web browsing is just painful. In our small business environment, this is BAD. It's interfering with our ability to be productive. Unfortunately, more research indicates that this isn't an uncommon problem - and what's worse is that there doesn't seem to be any resolution to it.Apparently this router is getting on in years, so the support probably isn't there for it like it once was. Or, maybe its issues stem from just faulty hardware. Who knows. All I know is I couldn't recommend this to anybody that needs any kind of reliability. And now I'm off to find a replacement...
With the Microsoft website clearly mentioning MacOS X functionality, I purchased this mouse for my iMac - fully intending to use the built-in Bluetooth for keyboard and mouse (no wires, free up a USB port).This mouse will not pair with the built-in Mac bluetooth (MacOS X 10.4.8). Even when you use it with the supplied Microsoft dongle (if I wanted a dongle, I would have bought an RF wireless mouse!), the supplied Microsoft drivers don't "see" the mouse and you cannot set the functionality for the additional buttons or left-right scroll capabilities.
This looks impressive and I loved it for the first couple of days. The Lexmark X7170 is without question the worst multifunction I've owned (it's my third). Scan quality was bad despite easy to use menu and controls. Difficult to use irregular shaped paper (4x6 or envelopes). Worst yet- paper feed went out before replacing my first ink cartridge. If you love the words "paper jam" this is the one for you. A chistle and a stone would be more effective.
I am always a big fan of Logitech. I bought this Targus mouse instead of a Logitech for my laptop because the laptop is sitting right next to the desktop which has a Logitech wireless mouse and I was worried about two wireless mice of the same brand may have interference problem (silly me, that is a non-issue). The Targus turned out to be a poor choice. Specifically: (1) Unreliable, poor construction qulity -stopped working within 2 months of light use (2) Consumed battery very fast, even though it has an on/off switch and I always turned it off when not in continuous use (3) user unfriendly -battery lid was difficult to open.
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.
I am trying to use this product with my audio receiver as the control to cut power to my CD, Blu Ray, Sub Woofer and Wireless headphone antenna when the receiver is off. Even on the most sensitive settings the other devices don't turn off. I've tried to set it up several times but it either won't work at all or only turns things off once and, once back on, won't turn them off again. I wouldn't waste your money on this item. Try another brand.
The flash card is working fine so far, but the reason I'm giving it a one star review is because I order and paid for a 16GB flash card, and Amazon send me a 8GB one. I don't live in the US. My order was send to some relative's home in New Jersey while my wife was visiting them, and she didn't knew the details of what I had ordered. I didn't send the item back to Amazon because it would cost more to ship it back to the US than to get a new one.
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.
Wouldn't you think that intel (one of microsoft's key partners) would support their PRO hardware on a 2000 professional. Intel says &quot;no&quot; and they &quot;have no plans on supporting it in the future.&quot; If you are going to buy a cam and plan on upgrading to the most current Windows release, make sure it has states explicit windows 2000 support. THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT HAVE IT!
It connects and disconnects.They also lied about that it was capable 2000. It was not worth the money. Don't make the same I did.
In additio to that several were broken at the end. I really wated the collored ones, I could have gotten the black ones anywhare
To date this has been my worst experience with printer ink cartridges. I ordered two of these cartridges from this seller. The first failed within a few days of use. The second, when removing the plastic cap on the product before installing it into the printer, spilled ink everywhere. I have used inkjet cartridges for many years and have never had that kind of experience. Look elsewhere for your ink purchases.
My guess is this drive and its positive reviews arebased on use on Macs - because neither I nor the TSsupport people at Cendyne or Dell could get it to burna single DVD disc. We barely rescued my hard drive..It caused my PC fits..Unless you have an older computer, forget Cendynes&quot;ancient&quot; intallation manual - &quot;hello, is anyonelistening?&quot; Cendyne, you forgot to include &quot;cableselect&quot; as an option over the old &quot;slave versus master&quot; dichotomy..I should have received more than a refund for my littlebundle of nightmares - ugh!MAB
This lens has been around for a long time, and mine has superb optics. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it because mine eventually succumbed to the well-documented oily-aperture-blades problem (google it), causing all my pictures taken with it to be grossly over- or underexposed.I sent it to Nikon for repair and they quoted me a repair charge of more than one hundred dollars, even though the lens is defectively designed judging from the number of similar complaints about it online. As I understand it, these problems have been worked out in later versions of the lens, but there is no way to tell if you are getting a lens from before or after the fix.So, the lens gets 5 stars for image quality, but for faulty design and for Nikon's refusal to admit they made some mistakes and to fix my lens free of charge, they get 1 star. Because this thing is pricey enough already and one would hope that it would be more durable than a couple years of mild use, that averages to 1 star in my assessment.I love Nikon stuff, and sadly will probably keep using their stuff despite the way they've treated me. But they really messed up here in their commitment to their customers.
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.
Never received this item. Adorama tried to ship this item via UPS to a Post Office Box. They refunded the cost of the item but never refunded the shipping cost. I feel they should know you can't ship UPS to a P.O Box. They have never tried to contact me about the shipping problem. If they had I could have given them my 911 address.
I loved it when I first got it. Slimness worked well with my arthritic fingers. But then a month later the rubber tip split in half now I can't use it.Could not remember if there was a warranty on it for so many days after buying it.I was thinking about buying another but after reading other post that they had the tip problem I might not if I can find another slim one cheaper.
I really wanted to like these headphones, but they were just painful to wear. I couldn't even use them, returned them pretty much right away.
Do NOT get this scanner. Get the Minolta Dimage Scan Elite (or the slightly lower end if you want to spend same price as this one.) 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. The problem with the Photosmart 20 is that it doesnt have a proper ICE image cleaner and film scans poorly. The Minolta line is MUCH better.This one is OK if you dont mind some bad scans and a SLOW SLOW tiem for each scan. Go for a Minolta, in my opinion.
I bought this keyboard mainly because I wanted a backlight feature, but it turns out the backlight is very weak and BARELY shines through the keys themselves. So that's strike #1 against this product. Strike #2 came a few months later when I noticed the paint wearing off the most used keys. What kind of POS keyboard is this?? Best Buy told me to email or call Saitek tech support and they will send replacement keys. The BB saleman seemed to be aware of this complaint. So, my advice...stay away from this keyboard. You might like it the day you buy it, but a few months down the road you will be mad because the paint wears off.UPDATE: After receiveing a second round of keys from Saitek they all wore off AGAIN! So I have permanently given up on this keyboard. I can't believe how bad this product is. And they are still selling it.
We purchased this set for our kitchen and to travel in our SUV on trips. Worked great for the first year; however the sound isnt that good since the speakers point 90degrees out away from where you are viewing from. TV broke, picture went plank (or should I say all but a small line which appeared to be the picture). After this problem the TV is now useless, very disappointing with this toshiba product. The is my second toshiba TV (the other one, 27 inch, lost it's sound) and will be my last. Poor quality!
The printer only lasted one cartridge. I expected much longer lifetime for the price. Will not purchase in the future myself nor would I recommend for others to purchase this printer.
I have had this camera for a few years now and i am just your average person taking pictures of my child. This camera takes the WORST pictures indoors. If the lighting is low, even with a flash the picture will be washed out or too dark. Outside the pictures are lovely. This camera doesn't take black and white (or if it does i didn't figure out how)everything else about this camera is great. Solid construction, easy to use, battery life is great... but the pictures taken inside are AWFUL. If you are going to spend [...] bucks on a camera get a DSLR
Less than a week before Christmas, my money was refunded for this item and it was never sent. I had ordered TWO, and they were my kids' big Christmas presents!! I had to go out and find something else for them that close to Christmas. I'm considering never using Amazon again because of it. What a hassle!
it has nice orange coating butthe prism is cheap, field of view is very narrow as a roof prismthe zoom does NOT work, since it works only on one eye peice.so the image become double image.The focus works in one direction only, you cant get it to turn back in after extending focus using focus ringthe diopter setting is so far off you almost have to unscrew the eyepiece to align it.
This is the second of these items we had. The first arrived and did not start up at all. It apparently had previously been returned for the same reason. This second one was provided at no cost by Amazon. While it worked ok for a short time, it soon lost most functionality. We could not any longer get into the menu. We also returned this item to Amazon at no charge, and this time elected to get a refund rather than a replacement.While the defective aspects were bad enough, it was also very difficult to us. For example, the functionality through the 5 buttons on the side were not intuitive. The written description of how to use the product was poor.This was especially evident when trying to upload photos from my PC or a flash drive.Westinghouse 14.1-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame
I should have known something was up when my stepfather, unbeknownst to me on his way to returning this device after a month, called me and asked if I wanted a fax machine.My first turn-off upon receiving it was the fact that my computer has to be on for the X75 to do ANYTHING. What if I just want to make a quick copy of a document to stick in an envelope before the mailman slips away? For one thing, it takes my PC too long to boot and if I were interested in copy quality, I'd go to Kinko's!The second turn-off was that NO INFORMATION WHATSOEVER is available with the product, not even a customer service number. All you're given is enough to get the device installed, which takes up valuable, scarce PC memory storing the user's manual (which is also available online, but the X75 sits there yawning in your face and collecting dust until everything is installed). When you finally get through to a CS rep (they take FOREVER to respond to an e-mail), they'll tell you to install the software and all your problems will go away. Really? Are you going to come to my house, pick this stupid thing up and pay me for my time and trouble?Here I sit, A MONTH LATER, just now attempting to connect this travesty of a &quot;fax machine&quot;, and finding that the hand-me-down computer I'm connecting this thing to has neither a USB port nor space for a USB card.Those technophiles who keep their new-enough computers on 24/7 would be able to benefit from the X75. The rest of us just trying to simplify our already-complicated, time-pressed, utility-bill-monitoring lives really don't need the added hassle.Low price, indeed. Remember, you get what you pay for.
It's a good thing this card was so inexpensive because it worked for all of 12 hours before failing. We lost all the pictures taken during that time because of this shotty memory card. I'm very disappointed.
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.
I took one of the "EPSON STYLUS color 777 model - P230A" printers apart at school and we found a big ink soaked sponge in a trough underneath the path of the ink cartridge. It was completly black from catching the 200 pages worth of ink your talking about missing!!Its obvious they knew about it and didn't want to redesign their ink delivery system, or they enjoy all the cartridges you guys are buying!!
This is my roommate's clock. It's 5:00 in the morning, and I'm just trying to figure out how to set it so I can wake up for class in 3 hours. So far, I've visited the TIMEX website, (which was IMPOSSIBLE to navigate, and didn't even have a section for non-watches) read these reviews in hopes of finding out how to set the freaking thing and messed with it for like 45 minutes, and I've gotten nowhere. Holding down the 'TIME' button makes the time on the display screen flash, but pushing the forward and reverse buttons (at least on my model) does absolutely nothing to change the hour it reads. It keeps randomly making horrible nature sounds even when I don't press anything. It's is a faulty piece of crap that is difficult to use in the first place, and goes haywire within a month of its purchase.I just want to sleep, and this clock is making me wanna die.
The product appears to be everything one would want in a printer - the problem is the drivers. Not only do the drivers take 700+ MB of disk space which is outrageous, but they crash often. In addition, the programs that come with the printer are unstable. Good hardware, poor drivers make this a pass.
One of the reasons I wanted an iPod dock was to hook it up to my house sound system and still be able to control the songs with the remote. What I didn't find out until later was that this particular dock doesn't have an "audio out" plug. I just assumed that it would be a standard jack for all docks. Perhaps I should have done my research a little bit more, but I just went with whatever was the best seller figuring that would be fine.
This player is a complete piece of garbage. Not ready for prime-time, but it was still rushed to the market. While the picture quality is excellent (when it successfully plays DVDs) as you would expect with the HD-DVD format, it takes up to *2 minutes* to load up a DVD and start playing it. Just performing a power-up boot takes at least a minute. In addition it does not play DVD+R discs. In many cases it would not play any disc you insert into it and required several reboots to play it correctly. I returned mine immediately and instead got a Denon 1080p-upconverting player and am happy with the picture quality.Bottom line: Toshiba's HD DVD players are not yet ready for prime-time. Besides, with the annoying fact that there are 2 competing formats for hi-def DVD (VHS vs Betamax all over again) I am going to wait until HD-DVD or Blu-Ray is declared the winner.
Probably just repeating what others have said, but I love the music player itself, only Sony's proprietary format and required software take this from 5 stars to 2.I told myself I'd never buy another Sony product after the rootkit fiasco, but I did anyway and I regret it. Why couldn't they just go with the mp3 format and let the player be recognized as a flash drive? It takes me an hour to delete music and add back different music I want, when it should take less than 10 minutes, like with my old mp3 player. Personally I would buy another real "mp3" player that acts as a flash drive when interfacing with a computer.
Seems innocent to not reproduce the TOTALITY of the deep base of everything you want to listen to through the headphones, but guess what?It's a FATAL flaw. These headphones are like listening to music on a handheld AM radio. Yeah, those things before ipods, but after 8 track tapes.[...] bucks huh? It's hard to make me feel like an idiot.Etymotic, you've chastened me, I feel real dumb.Thank you.
The installation software comes on a small-sized CD which any front-loading CD/DVD drive can not handle (and will break your laptop). Luckily, I called tech support before inserting it into the drive, because I've since heard of others who had to find unusual ways of getting the small CD out of their drive.Also, the accompanying instructions are minimal at best. I'd avoid!
I had an older RP614V2 that was sacrificed to the lightning gods. I replaced it with a new RP614V4.After much trouble caused by their idiotic choice of 192.168.1.1 as a base address ( where the normal default, and previous default, were 192.168.0.1 ), I got everything working again ( as 192.168.0.1 ).This POS router drops all LAN side connections anywhere from once a day to once every ten minutes. The only thing that fixed it is a power cycle on the router.The Indians at Tech Support are worthless. All they want to do is blame it on McAffee ( even after I told them McAffee is disabled for testing ).Then the idiot help-desker told me he wants me to boot all the machines in 'safe mode with networking' and 'watch them for several days to see if it fails' .Unreal. He claims this will disable McAffee - it does not. Also, of course, safe mode leaves you in 640 x 480 video mode ( he did not understand this ). I will purely be damned if I'm goign to spsend a day or more with my machines at 640 x 480, while I 'watch them to see fi the router F's up !!!NEVER BUY NETGEAR PRODUCTS AGAIN !!1
What I want to buy is the battery whose picture showed in your website, which is the original Fujifilm battery, the brand name of the battery should be Fujifilm, the model is NP-80. But what I received is the Third Party Replacement Battery! Not the one I have ordered!Since I need this battery urgently, so I had to keep it and they gave $4 refund.
I was very hopeful this would be a good purchase. It is definitely convenient being cordless but it just doesn't get hot enough. To get maximum heat, you just have to put it back on it's base and wait. Maybe I rearrange the garment too fast in between, maybe it just takes too long to get hot enough, maybe it just doesn't get hot enough, ever.Still keeping it. Returning and paying shipping just doesn't seem practical at this price range.
This product doesnt come with software, forcing you to find it online -which it never does anyway. It also is not compatible with a mac, pc only. What is the point?
Can you say HORRIBLE CAMERA? I knew you could. This camera stopped working within 2 months. I sent it in for repair, and before my first new roll of film was shot, it broke again! Steer clear from this loser!
I received this machine as a gift and have hated it since I hooked it up. It cuts messages off half way through the call and what remains on the machine is somewhat garbled (if I didn't have caller id I would not know who called). The message delete button is also the on/off button, which is completely inconvenient. I contacted the company for support and ended up totally frustrated. Am planning on replacing the machine with another brand. My advice to you is to buy a different brand!
I think this PDA has problems that would make it a better paperweight than PDA.first of all, I agree with another reviewer, WILL NOT CHARGE to 100% even with days on charger, and spontaneously discharges at a fantastic rate-to 30% over three days just sitting on my dresser. Starts to warn you when there is over 40% of battery left, annoying, but necessary, since 40% battery left means you have about 10 minutes more in my experience.The alarms are always going off, but there is nothing to tell me what the heck it is alarming about, I can search all over sometimes and not be able to figure it out. My husband's Treo puts the alarm message right there on the front page for you to easily see what's up.I used a San Disk backup card, and it froze the system, losing all data from my first couple of weeks of input. Toshiba says &quot; large San Disk cards (128) not compatable&quot;I thought I would be able to listen to MP3s but the volume adjustment jumps in levels. One level is too loud and the other too soft. went to a PDA site, others were complaining about the same thing with the volume adjustment.
Note: I would rate this product and company with zero stars if given the option!Do not buy this TV. I owned another Tatung television and tried to have it repaired under warranty. The TV, however, must be shipped to the company for repair - at the customer's expense. So their warranty requires $200+ right off the bat. So after my first disappointing experience with their customer service, the set quit altogether. Of course, the warranty period had expired now, but we still had only owned the TV for 2 years. I contacted customer service again and was told I could have it repaired by shipping it to them and paying a mere $700. So instead of wasting my money repairing this lemon, I plan to take my money and purchase a TV from a reputable company like LG.Congratulations to those of you who enjoy and appreciate the products and service of the Tatung corporation. The rest of us suckers now realize we should not waste money on their rubbish.
Works fine for a few minutes, but fails right after. It just crashes and doesn't do anything. Don't buy this.
WARNING WARNING WARNING - if you are buying this to go with Magellan Roadmate 6000T (and, I would assume, the 3000 Roadmates, too), then this is NOT the item for you. Even though Amazon bundles them together ("buy this and this for this price" offer), it is not the correct size for the 6000T Roadmate series. It might work fine for the smaller size Roadmates, but definitely not the 6000T.NOTE: I tried very hard to give it 0 stars, but that's not allowed.
I purchased this hoping to be able to record shows from DirecTV either when I was not home or when watching another show. The instruction booklet barely addressed connecting to a satellite (there are only several million of us using them). It is one of the most poorly written manuals I've ever seen. When I figured out how to get it connected and be able to record a show I was watching at the time, the picture quality was mediocre. I really wanted to use it for recording when I was watching something else. When I called Panasonic support (a number I found online, it's not in the poorly written manual), the recording warned me of hold times of 18 minutes. It ended up being over an hour. The rep that helped me explained that the system isn't really designed to work the way I wanted. It's being returned. What a disappointment, I guess I'll be going to a Tivo. I WILL NEVER BUY PANASONIC AGAIN. This is why I usually but Sony.
I think since the vr came out the cameras have changeI have been with digital cameras since 2000 and my 1st digital cameras was a canon a10 1 megapixel and I can tell you it make more sharper pictures then this 7 mpI can't find a good camera now in these days.
Bought this for my wife for Christmas and spent time pre-loading photos only to have the keychain break and the frame got lost within 2 weeks! The buttons are also very cheaply made and didn't work well from the beginning. The photos look good but this is made very cheaply and won't last long at all. I can't even return it because when it broke it got lost!
Though the write up stated that this car adapter fits the eTrex Vista it does not fit the eTrex Vista CX. Amazon did give a full refund to include postage.
You have been warned...do not buy this scanner!It dates back to the Windows XP days, and HP has never updated their software. You might be able to get it to work in Windows 7 in XPMode, but good luck!Even under WinXP, the USB communication was always flaky.Scan quality is good. If you can buy one for $20 at a garage sale, then it might be worth it.
This item is massive and definitely not appropriate for binoculars. I think that my toddler could use it as a float device in the pool. I can not believe that someone would actually attach this to binoculars. The device is 1-inch thick, 2+inches wide and the strap is about 3-4 feet long - get your ruler out and see the absurbity of the device before ordering. When the box arrived and was taller than a box used to ship baseball bats, I thought ohhh-nooooo.
Really enjoyed the taste of coffee made in the percolator but this was our second unit that failed in under a year.
I read all of the great reviews so I bought the HD 201 headphones. I like the way they sound and everything but honestly, everyone around you can hear exactly what you are listening too almost as loud as you can. I was surprised that the headset does nothing to keep the music your listening quiet for those around you. Maybe I have small ears and don't block enough of the speaker but I can't use these in public at all.Also, the cord is long but completely annoying.Very disappointed after all the great reviews.
I bought this and had to take it back as it did not come with any instructions on how to install it, plus there are a large number of extra parts to make it compatible with a wide range of LCD/TV's. However, how am I supposed to know which parts go with my TV? The quality of the wallmount itself seemed to be fine, but I will never know how well it would hold up because I couldn't get it installed.
Terrible experience. They force you to register an account with them before you can start configuring your remote. The software asked me to download and to "upgrade" the control software about 5 times befre I could even start the "configuration process". It was a nighmare experience. I was very exited when I got the control yesterday and after many hours working on the configuration, I will sell it. Logitech is a PC devices company and the harmony 1000 its a failed attempt to extend their a PC device to your home. Perhaps if you have only 3-4 components to install this might be a good option, but with more devices I strongly reccomend that you dont buy this control.
My story is much like the others here. Filled with enthusiasm, andout $400, I sadly returned my first MySky after a few days due to general malfunction.Mead's service was slow and showed lack of caring for the customer.I returned the second unit after a one week, and got a refund.Good points: The MySky screen is in color and easy to point and shoot.The problem is that this product is half baked. It's a toy. They usedcheap materials combined with poor quality control.A little research gave me the impression of a company in trouble with weak management and no vision.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.PS I bought the CelestronIt works, but its boring, and no way cool like the MySky should have been.I wouldn't purchase either product if I could do it over.What a disappointment!
Terrible product, CANNOT be filled up or it malfunctions. Had to return it to Amazon and get a refund.
I bought this camera a few days ago and none of the pictures that I have taken have come out right. The LCD screen appears dark and blurry. 95% of the pictures that I have taken have come out blurry. The color quality is dull, not what I usually see with Kodak cameras. The software is useless. A friend on mine owns the Kodak DX7440 (which is the exact same camera but 4 megs instead of 5) takes beautiful pictures with vibrant colors.
EASY SET UP, WORKED GREAT FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. NOW WILL NOT WORK WITH REMOTE CONTROL MORE THAN 4' FROM TRANSCEIVER, EVEN WITH NEW BATT. IN REMOTE. TOO BAD, NICE SET UP IF THEY WORKED. WILL RETURN THIS SET.OTHER REVIEWERS SUGGEST MODIFICATIONS FOR THOSE PAST RETURN/WARRANTY DATE.
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.
This is my second player with this model and it still freezes during DVD playback. Very frustrating for a machine that costs $217. As I can now see with most other customer reviews, I am not alone with this problem. Sony should at least provide for replacement of this unit with a better model since this is the second model RDR-VX525 that I've had this problem with over a 1 year period.
My 320GB external OneTouch III maxtor drive failed. I have lost my life's work for trusting the namebrand Maxtor. Seagate bought them out. So far, Seagate can replace my drive but cannot recover my files free of charge. In fact, they charge $1,400 to do so. Therefore, I have had to resort to joining a possible class action lawsuit. Be forewarned - there are no guarantees for any hard drive on the market. If you must get this particular drive I highly recommend backing it up to DVD or another drive as often as possible, unless you intend to use the drive for temprary scratch files such as video editing, which it is capable of doing so with the extremely fast data transfer speeds, given its 16MB cache. I experienced 40 megs per second transfer rates at times. Overall, I do not recommend this particular hard drive due to reliablity issues.
This was a total waste of money!!!! Bought the TV on October 24th for a Xmas gift for my kids and used it 3 times since December 25th and the picture went out on February 20th. Called Coby to see what can be done and was told my 90 day warranty was up due to it being bought in October. I questioned why this was the case if it was given for Xmas and I was told "company policy is 90 days from the date of purchase". I then asked if anything could be done since it was about 3 weeks out of warranty (which in my mind was not the case) and I was told "no" -- their policy is if it is at 91 days they will not honor it!!!!! DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR AND DON'T BUY THIS TV -- BETTER YET SAVE SOME MONEY AND DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY. Seems the quality of their product is only good as only 90 days!!!!
Ok so it doesn't copy old vhs movies because of copyright issues. I was expecting that. but after 6 tries, I finally got an old vhs of some tv shows to record onto DVD-R disks. The manual is overwhelming and does a rotten job of walking you through a sample recording. So I finally figured out that I needed to Finalize the DVD, but guess what? the DVD was only usable (fully) on the sony unit. It would play on my laptop, but no chapters, I had 360 as one big chapter, plus the time index was only up to the 24 minutes. so chapter 18, at the 24 minute mark, was for minutes 24-360. Apparently the timer thing is busted on the sony recorder as well. because I had same 24 minute marker as the last chapter on it as well.The dvd wouldn't even play at all on a regular, DVD player hooked up to my TV.I want my weekend of frustration back.
A lot of good ideas, but none of them work. Too much graphics, animation and visual effects, which I believe affect how the program performs and creates delays in sound performance. Samples are fine, but if you want to record something new, you will be better off with an 1980 8-track.
Love the fit and comfort of the neckband, but the wiring on one side (with BOTH bands I bought) begins to short out after a short while and finally ceases functioning. That means you're left with sound in only one ear.
Great and inexpensive GPS system. Easy to operate out of the box after following the battery charging procedure. Unit automatically switches from day to night mode. The unit includes maps for Anchorage, Alaska which was not denoted in the description, the description stated that maps of Canada and America were preloaded. Clarification was requested but not received in a timely manner. I made the purchase with the risk that the unit was inoperable in Alaska.2012 update - had so much trouble in obtaining updates on the unit, I gave the unit away and purchased a new TOMTOM unit, much friendly and easily updateable.
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!
I had terrible problems with this TV from day one. Every time I turned the TV on, I was greeted with a loud screeching sound that would send me leaping out of my chair. I had to turn the tv on, immediately off again, and when I turned it back on, the sound would be gone. Sometimes it could be resolved by changing channels, but this still didn't change the fact that I had to dealing with the blaring noise every time it was turned on.I called ViewSonic and they told me it was probably a problem with the speakers and I had to ship it to them in CA. I was warned that if the problem didn't occur when the technicians tried it, they would not send me a new one. I had to plead with them to send me a shipping label since it would be extremely expensive for me to ship it from the east coast (not to mention the fact that I no longer had the box, and they offered me no solution to that problem, even when I told them it would surely break during shipment.)I even bought a high-quality home theater a/v system to avoid using the speakers so I wouldn't have to ship the TV back, but the sound was transmitted through the new audio system.Never buying ViewSonic again!
cheap piece of crap ordered 2 by accident and one broke the 2nd day. They help with volume yes but what goos is that if the darn usb plug breaks right out of it
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.
I bought this computer two years ago, I was well care with UPS, the CPU fan stopped working and even the CPU has a control to turn the computer off when it is hot the GPU does not, so it burn out the GPU, to replace it I have to change the entire motherboard. A $2000 computer that last only 2 years? For me since Sony products are not the old high quality they used to be. A similar experience happened to me with the Blu-Ray reader of a PS3.
Unfortunately, this review of this product has to get one star only because of Amazon.com's poor 1-Click Ordering. Granted I don't buy from Amazon.com frequently as I can find the same items from other online websites; however, I decided to purchase this Sony NP-FT1 battery using 1-Click Ordering. Doing this, I was charged the Standard Shipping versus given a choice to select the free Super Saver shipping. I reviewed my options and I couldn't set the shipping settings to select Super Saver shipping. I call Amazon.com's customer service, and unfortunately and expectantly, absolutely nothing can be done for me as my order had been already shipped.
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.
Listed for up to 6 mile range. Doesn't explain that you only get that with the GMRS channels that require a license. FRS channels are supposed to get up to 2 mile range. I would have been satified with that but I couldn't get 1/4 mile without losing reception.
I've owned my Sony TRV19 for 15 months. Like many others have mentioned, the video function stops working. The unit will play previously recorded video, but will not record or even display new video at all. This happened out of the blue. The unit was not dropped or banged in any way. Everything else works and it records sound. The lens even moves, but no video shows at all. Sony is no help and will not help pay for any repairs. They deny that this is a manufacturing flaw....obviously it is with all the other complaints noted. SONY SUCKS !!
I have been a Ceiva subscriber for several years. For some reason, Ceiva decided this year that one month before my annual renewal date they would delete one of my photos and replace it with an advertisement indicating that my subscription is up for renewal. The message indicates that I can remove it by either manually deleting it or renewing. Though I delete this message every day, it comes back the next. It seems as though Ceiva has taken the position that it is acceptable to co-opt some of the limited space on your frame in order to force you into renewing early. If you don't mind this intrusion, Ceiva is for you. I, however, will be looking for a frame that does not require a subscription service.
Worked ok for a year with very little use. After warranty expired (1 year). I got a "reset power" error. This is a fatal error. Do a google search: HP6310 all-in-one with this error "reset power" and see the feedback from dissatisfied existing HP 6310 all-in-one owners before purchasing this product. You are warned. Worst purchase i ever made!!!!
If your head is bigger than a 10-year-old's, don't buy these headphones. What a waste of [...] -- I wore them twice and decided brain damage was not worth the sound quality.
It did not work! So what if its so cheap, that does not mean it should not work! waste of time and money
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.
This is by far the crappiest laptop cooler I've ever used. I went through 3 of these, and they all broke down the same way. I only bought them 3 times because they were on sale, and I regret buying them. It works out fine at first, but you start to hear a really annoying clicking noise and soon it becomes an all time clicking whirling clunking noise like a mechanical room. It is SO loud and so annoying I can't keep it on anymore. And I went through three of these..... I should've just bought a more expensive much better cooler with what I wasted on three of these. DON;T BUY becaue it'll break down in no time and you'll start hearing the annoying noise. I even tried to take it apart to see what was causing the noise but it's so tightly put together there is no way of taking apart without destroying it completely. what a piece of junk.....
This cd player is ok...but the case breaks very easily...A tiny little basketball hit it and the case broke. but it still plays...I guess I will have to fix it some how...I suggest you invest 20 more dollars in a sony cd player, those thing last longer...KOSS should stick to making head phones...
This was exciting. The retractable cord albeit a little short to hit your nightstand from most wall outlet locations in hotels has a great retracting spring to help you wrap things up quickly. However, the AC adapter i received must be faulty. I plugged in overnight, and while it showed :Charging" it didnt actually charge. I tried in 2 hotels and 3 airports, all the same. I kept it anyways simply because i liked the retractable USB dongle and I used an apple charger with it, but overall it just didnt work for me.Cable, while cheap and i doubt it would last daily use, works for now.AC adapter, nope.DC adapter. Psh, who needs this? Thrown in for the sake of having it. Very few do not have an ipod adapter in car already, and if youre buying this to be used in car, dont. thin cables just arent good for being repeatedly pinched and abused in a car enviroment
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 have owned a SONY DSC-W7 for approximately two years. This was the first digital camera I bought and am extremely disappointed. I didn't know how bad it was (since it was my first) until I started comparing pictures I took with that of my friends and family. Many of the pictures are blurry (regardless of the time of day or environment). The shutter speed is slow and I often miss action shots. If you want to count on your camera to capture all those precious moments, buy something else. Do not put a penny toward the SONY DSC-W7; it's not worth it...you will be disappointed.
works about 1/3 as well as the original battery - after about a month, I had to recharge every couple hours, after maybe 6 months, I could get 1 conversation in before recharging. it's worth paying more elsewhere for another brand - I don't know why Motorola doesn't sell replacements.
The device is easy to hookup but when you push a button on the remote you have to wait to see if it responds. For me it only responded about 50% of the time, the rest of the time I would have to press the button again and wait again. I had high hopes for this device.
There is a distinct background hissing noise on even the clearest stations. My old analog radio gets the same stations clearly with no background noise.This is an attractive looking unit and has great alarm clock features but it is only useful as an alarm clock because of the the poor reception performance. There is no place to add an antenna.I regret that I'm returning the unit.
I got this lens in a kit with a Nikon D80 camera. This lens failed to deliver the goods 99% of the time. Why buy an expensive camera and then use a cheap lens like this? Its silly to spend big money on the camera and have only blurry pictures to show from it. It was only tolerable in very bright situations and using less than 100mm focal length. A cloudly day or all of the 200 mm zoom would result in a picture that had significant distortion noticeable even on little 4x6 prints. Very few pictures came out when it was used in the fullest zoom (200mm). I disliked this lens enough to return the entire camera kit and purchase a different camera (D200) that came with the highly ranked 18-200 VR lens from Nikon.If your interested in nice sharp pics, then pass on this lens. If you want to save a few bucks and like blurry photos, this lens is for you...
the scanner is very easy to use but the quality come up short from my exspectations
Sony may make good products, but when they renew a product, they don't always follow up on their former products and these may become useless.I bought a Sony ICD-R100 voice recorder when it was one of their most advanced products. It connected to my PC with a special connection cable so that I could transfer sound files easily. PCs changed, USB became generalized and the Sony cable didn't fit to my new PC. Sony didn't do anything to update hardware or software. They just wanted me to buy a new voice recorder.I think this is bad sales policy, and I recommend that you buy a product from a company that does not force you to buy new products all the time.
This product has received some good reviews, but I have to say I don't recommend it if you're not a very savvy geek who enjoys assimilating lots of byzantine technical detail. The manual is laughably filled with IEEE 802.11B jargon that you're supposed to be paying THEM to simplify for you. Alas, they think you've signed up for a Master's level course in electrical engineering.When you click the Help button in their software, it brings up boxes that say 'Paste the help text here.' Don't you just love paying for unfinished software?Get another brand, I'd say. There is a paucity of support information on the Linksys site, and what is there is only really readable by engineers. When you call their tech support, they are brusque and say they'll have someone call you back. Ha!
I had high hopes for this Coby digital picture frame.The specs looked great, and the price was right.Unfortunately, I received this product with a major defect. The frame's software was corrupted, so picture settings could not be set, and pictures could not be displayed.Three e-mails to Coby's online support were sent with no response.I will be looking for another picture frame from a more reputable manufacturer!
Lasted about a year and then stopped working. Wasted of money if you ask 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 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.
I purchased these balls based on the reviews here. I was very disappointed. These are close to the worst balls that I have ever played. I would rather play with Rockflights (Top Flight) or Pinnacles than these balls. They are extremely hard and feel like a rock coming off of the club face. In my opinion these are suitable for range use, shag bags, poor golfers who could care less what balls they play, and children learning to golf.This review is not coming from a ball snob who only plays Titleist. I hate to pay more than $15/dozen. In fact my favorite cheap ball is a MC Lady (I am a man), which are often available for less than these balls. I bought these because I needed balls, didn't have time to run to the store, and fast Prime shipping. Never again for me.
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'm running Vista, and that was problem #1. The drivers that ship with it don't work on Vista. Calling D-Link customer service is an exercise in anger management. Unbelievably complex menus to get to a technician. And they require you to give name, phone, email, address, before they will even begin to talk with you.The product still won't work after downloading updated drivers. It's trying to engage, but it won't.An hour is too long to spend trying to set up a simple product like this. (That's what I get for being cheap!) Spend $10 or $20 more and get one that will work out of the box. That's what I'm going to go do now - buy a better one that gets better reviews.
Ignore all the glowing comments on this product. Resolution is TERRIBLE, even for fully cropped mug-shots of just a person's face. You have to hold the device at arms length just to make out some images since they are so blurry any closer. Save your money on this one.
My LaCie hard drive just quit working for no reason. Clicks and clicks and no recognition any longer from my Mac. All my music is on there. Luckily, I can capture off my IPOD but I am disappointed. I read other reviews that say they have a product with a high percentage of failure. I wish I would've known that before I bought one. One should be able to expect more from a back up hard drive. It is your back up.
I bought this for my dad because he's really old school and refuses to use a camera that's not a 35mm. I thought this would be great for him, but it's made of really cheap plastic. You have to self-advance the film each time you take a picture which I wish I had known before purchasing. I don't think the disposable ones are this cheaply made to tell you the truth. Don't waste your money folks. Battery that was included was dead too, but that's not a surprise.
This player was great for the first 6 months I had it. Then the headphone jack on it went bad. I figured, "Ok, no big deal, I'll just get it replaced under warranty. Creative claims a one year warranty on their web site." I call them up, and was told that since I was past the 90 days parts and labor warranty period, that I would have to pay $40 to get it fixed. I only paid $60 for the darn thing! And now they want me to pay to fix it when it's still under warranty? I'd just like to give a big F you out to Creative. They will not be getting my business in the future. They are producing disposable products, and their customer service is sub-standard. I do not reccomend buying anything from them.
This TV Tuner works, but whoever packed it into the box and sent it to me is an idiot. The TV Tuner I received is the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150, except it did not contain an FM tuner or antennae. It came with a list of everything that should be in the box, and the FM antennae was on the list. It also came with a diagram of the tuner card, and the diagram had an FM tuner on it. However, the tuner card does not have an FM tuner and the box did not contain the antennae.What the list DIDN'T specify was that a mini cereal box of Kellogg's Smart Start Healthy Heart cereal would be included. It seems to me as if the packager put the wrong tuner card in, and then to make up for it, dropped his breakfast, the mini cereal box, into the box.It's also possible that the packager thought it would be a hilarious joke to put a cereal box in the box. Well, it isn't. I didn't pay $60.00 for the WRONG TV Tuner and a joke.Installation was a breeze. However, the software and drivers were out of date and didn't work with vista. Windows Media Center didn't recognize the composite video input, so in order to watch the composite input on my PC, I had to go online and download the software that SHOULD have been on the disc.So if you want a cheap tuner card that may arrive with potentially Anthrax tainted cereal and no FM tuner, then buy this card.
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!
We have owned our Apple TV for a little over a year now and are absolutely in love with it!!! Unfortunately in order to use an Apple TV you must also use this crappy little white remote that only seems to last for a month before it stops working all together. At first we thought that it might be the battery, nope. So we thought that it was a bad remote, so we ordered a new one. Long story short, here we are 6 replacement remotes later and I'm now ordering number 7. Apple should really rethink their design and opt for a pricier but more durable remote. However we have found that the Ipod touch remote feature works beautifully!
Stinks. The sound on my $8.00 Sony headphones are 1000X better than these., and don't constantly fall out of my ears. I couldn't believe how much these cost after I tried them. They should be $8.00 as well.
I am still getting used to the 6310 All-in-One. My last printers have been HP All-in-One printers and both were the same model, purchased about 4 years ago (I am forgetting which series). I am so sorry they are no longer made. Both were real work horses. One of those printers was used in an urban classroom and completed virtually all my copying needs (for 4 years!) because no school copier was available. The ink refill kits worked great!In contrast, this HP seems hardly able to function with moderate at home use. The ink cartridges don't last long before the printer starts sending error messages. Whenever these error messages need to be ignored (press OK), it takes a LONG time before the printer responds. In addition, the copy quality is low - nowhere near the quality of my earlier HPs. The edges of my copies are blurry. This is the case regardless of how careful I am to lay the paper completely flat on the glass.Often, for no apparent reason, the printer makes these "adjustment" sounds that appear to be the print cartridges or some other internal part slamming into place. This cannot be good for a machine that is less than a year old and has had fairly light use.I am going to need to either buy a different All-in-One, or pay to get the others fixed. Even if the repairs cost me a few hundred dollars, it would still be worth it to not have to deal with this machine.Very disappointed!
Do not waste your money on this piece of crap!!! Its sounds like theres stuff broken inside when printing and the CD install software does not install correctly. Nothing but Problems!!!I really like HP so I decided to return this printer and get a diferent model, so I ended up getting the (1610 All-in-one Model) for about $30 bucks more, and it works Perfect! No regrets with my new HP (1610 All-in-one Model) works like a dream, I highly recomend it.
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.
Ordered and received product after first speaking with techhical representative from manufacturer, who assured me it would be compatible with my small office phone system. Then ordered and received unit, which has essentially zero instructions, except for tiny pictures imprinted on various pieces. Multi-line phone system will not allow this unit to function at all. Calls to another technical representative at manufacturer were of no help. Unit is now a slightly odd-looking paperweight.
I bought 3 of these and also bought about 14 of the 5300 model. These more expensive cameras with an optical zoom lens seemed to be good at first but they all eventually failed in the same way. The video has gone completely black on all three after about a year. The audio stil works and I suppose I could still use them as a 2-way comunication device, but that expensive color video with zoom is now useless. I tried running one again today just in case... but no luck. Same problem. Looking on the web I see that others have the same problem. This is the most expensive d-link product that I have bought and most disapointing. I was hoping that someone out there may know a way to fix them but I have not seen an answer on the web.
I've owned this remote for a few years now. Why I haven't replaced it yet is beyond me. The software is iffy at best, the touch screen is not reliable and the onscreen buttons are too small. You press a button and sometimes the action occures right away and sometimes it takes 15-20 seconds. If you think maybe you didnt hit the button you hit it again and the next thing you know you're cycling through 3-4 button pushes. The programmed actions work sometimes and other times it only executes one or two of the three of four actions you programmed. Sometimes it locks up entirely and you have to take the battery out and reset it. Junk. I hate this remote. I need a new remote.
The player had to be reset often while it was working as there would be no sound or it wouldn't turn on. About 6 months after I bought this player the battery died so I replaced it. Since then the player won't work. It flashes error screens and none of the "fixes" on the creative site work to repair the issue with the firmware, the device is not recognized as being connected. Microsoft is aware of the issue and they say it's creatives problem and suggested some options that did not help. When I phoned Creative they told me that they no longer make this product and would replace it (at my expense) with a newer version (I purchased it in June 07). There is no fix option for this player should it break, you will never be able to update any software for it or diagnose problems with it on the Creative support site. Creative is a terrible company and I would not recommend that anyone purchase this item. If I could give it less than 1 star, I would.
I am returning this unit because of poor AM reception (I listen to talk radio) and because you can't turn the unit on or off via the remote control.
I was given the the KOSS CS100 headset at Christmas, purchased as a kit from Amazon. Dragon could never get the volume or the audio from the headset.Since it was a gift, and purchased from Amazon, there's no way to send them back and get a replacement.Buy Dragon and use what they provide, but don't buy the KOSS CS100 expecting it to work well with Dragon Premium 11.5very disappointing.Plus the microphone doesn't swing as low as I prefer.
My Nikon Lite Touch 140 was fine until the zoom broke shortly after the 1-year warranty expired. I take care of my camera, so it was not my fault. The $70 bill was disappointing. A little latter the cord snagged a corner and tore open a metal cover, so again I had it repaired at my expense.
This calculator does not have a TVM function. I need that basic function for my finance class. I purchased it online after reading the reviews it got and thought it was going to be great. I am now disipointed because I cannot use it. I needed that basic function.
new camera, bought uv lens to protect lens, did not fit because camera has no threads on lens. returned item.
We bought and returned this humidifier only to have the same problem with the second one. The water doesn't seem to be efficiently sucked up and it eventually overflows and leaks.
Must be crazy to buy at that price seeing that you can get this adapter cable free when buying some fans.
These are very inexpensive and I am not sure how much difference there can be between 2nd or 3rd generation cable for charging - but these do not work for 3rd generation shuffle - we purchased two and same poor result.
Think twice before you purchase this item.It only worked long enough so I can't even return it.
This might have been a great cable if only it fit into the slot on the Canon i320 bubblejet printer I bought from Amazon.com. My objection is: why did Amazon.com recommend this cable when I purchased my printer? It's so misleading and totally betrayed my trust in Amazon.com. I waited the whole week till I have time on the weekend to unpack my packages and print some photos--now I'll have to go cable shopping instead!
With over 500 pictures culled from thousands of Holga enthusiasts they could have come up with a much better selection of pictures than this. There are some great holga photogs out there but they aren't in this book. If you like looking a loads of pictures of people with their tongues sticking out you will love this book. If you think that something is art just because its blurred and has light leaks all over it you'll be in heaven. If you expect more than this you'll be disappointed.There are only a few black and white pictures, probably 95% are in color.There's a whole section full of tips, most of which involve taking a picture and then turning the camera and re-exposing the same piece of film.Or putting a pice of colored gel over the lens to use as a filter.I can figure this stuff out on my own.Then there's a whole biography section of anyone who contributed to the book, mostly filled with the above mentioned portraits of the contributors. Why not show their work instead? No offense, but I don't really care what they look like, I'd much rather see their work.I gave it 2 stars because there are a few good pictures in it. Also, It wasn't that expensive. But it could have been a really good book. Less fluff/padding, better tips and better pictures. This is a book better suited for the self obsessed "me" generation rather than a book for photography enthusiasts.Instead I recommendPlastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity. , a much better book about plastic cameras. The photos that will make you want to pick up your camera and it also has useful fixes and hacks for your holga that will improve its function. In other words, great pictures and real tips. And when they do showcase photographers work, they show the work, not pictures of the people who took it.I'm not connected in any way with the recommended book, except as a satisfied buyer.
I cannot figure out why Sony would intentionally use different lengths of cord for each ear. It is incredibly annoying. Naively thinking I could somehow adjust the length, the slightest tug at the cords pulled them apart. Waste of money.
I bought two of these for my Canon Rebel XS right before going on a trip. Just a couple of days into the trip when I tried to take a picture, the camera said there was an error, it couldn't read the memory card and my pictures weren't on it anymore. I called the Canon support number and after answering some basic questions they asked if I had formatted the card, which I did, when I first put the card in the camera. But it turns out you should format it every time you upload pictures to your computer or any time you remove the card. I don't know if it's common knowledge, but I didn't know that, and my camera manual certainly didn't state that. Apparently sometimes just deleting the photos from the card doesn't take all the data off, and it can cause the cheaper cards to malfunction.The tech support guy then asked what brand my card was. When I told him Transcend, he said the higher end cards like Scandisc are less sensitive. That same day I bought a Scandisc card, and I haven't had any trouble with it. It cost me $10 more for one 4GB Scandisc than for these two 4GB memory cards, but if I have less chances to have another malfunction, I'll pay for it. I just wish I hadn't bought those other two first. Transcend are probably okay cards, but if you don't want to risk your photos, I'd spring for the Scandisc. The moral of this review is really don't forget to format your memory cards.
I have tried for the last 5 months to get Netgear to resolve a problem with the RP614 that I have but to no avail. The unit quits working randomly and requires power cycling it to get it to work again. Every response has been inane, either Netgear doesn't have a clue, doesn't know how to find the problem or simply doesn't care. And the problem has nothing to do with loads as it occurs with one computer on the network. I've also run every type of scan of my computer to be sure it is not a virus, etc and my computer is clean so the problem is with the router. I have a very simple system so the problem is not in the configuration. Now Netgear will not even respond to my support request email, they now required me to register and log the case in as new! I strongly suggest going with LinkSys and that is what I am switching to. This has to be one of the worst customer service experiences I've had.
I'm looking to trash this piece of junk as soon as I can find a new cheap DVD player. The door always jams, and it won't play any DVD with the slightest scratch on it. It was a waste of money.
If it looks to good to be true it probably is. I went with the more positive reviews of this product, but after a disappointing set-up where the monitor flickered on and off and no where to turn to for tech help I put in back in the box and returned it to Amazon.com. It's priced to move no doubt and I thought I could live with a no frills monitor but learn from my experience and put down another hundred bucks and own a monitor you can have more faith in.After droppping the Kogi off at the UPS, I went to Cnet and found the editor's recommendation of the Samsung-SyncMaster 15&quot; TFT-LCD Flat-Panel Monitor-152N. It's a great monitor, there's plenty of tech support and software (although I haven't needed to use it yet) and a 3-year warranty. As long as you're going to make the investment for a monitor, pay a little extra and get one you can have some confidence in.It was a tough lesson for me to learn but a priceless one.
At the time of this review (and many others before mine) the info page says that this card is "by Kodak", but it's not. This is most likely intentionally misleading. Beware.
My PowerShot A610 was purchased in March, 2005, and after very minimal use and NO abuse at about 18 months of age developed the dreaded E18 error, which in my case means the lens will not extend when the camera is powered on. Short of completely dismantling the camera I have tried all the posted internet fixes without success. I purchased this camera as an upgrade to the PowerShot A80, which I am still using and am very happy with, even at only 4MP.I am quite sure had the A610 been as reliable as my A80 I would have given it 5 stars. Unfortunately, my most recent experience leaves me with no choice but to give it one star (and I had to give it a one since ZERO STARS wasn't an option); you can't rate what won't work and what the manufacturer refuses to believe is a "problem". I would have considered purchasing a PowerShot SX10 now too, but will never buy another Canon product due to this issue.
I purchased this camera in 2009, before a trip to Disney World. The camera handled beautifully and the battery life was great considering I took approximately 3000 pictures on our trip. Upon returning home and uploading the pictures to my iMac, I was surprised to see an odd grey cast to the skin in nearly every photo of my family. (Having them printed produced the same grey cast-- even directly from the SD card.) I put it down to user error, even though I have been an avid photographer since childhood, taking photography classes and developing my one prints for years-- years ago. I checked out the camera settings, read the manual again and tried custom settings, rather than the "heart" (auto) setting. No better. Sometimes worse. Pictures from a winter trip to NYC and Central Park were downright bizarre, so I discussed it with the photo person at the store where the prints were made and she suggested adjusting it (for the life of me I can no longer remember in which way) and the grey tones came out, my children looked great. (BTW, they both have lighter toned Caucasian skin, just for clarity). Again and again I have blamed myself, even though the 2 digitals I had before this purchase (which I replaced due to simply wearing one out or looking for newer features and better mp size) both provided me with stunningly clear, naturally colored photos, even with a 3.1 mp camera!! I was surprised to notice one other poor review mentioned another odd photo occurance-- an almost painted look on the faces of some of the people. No settings were adjusted. It is on factory settings. But the faces have an almost penciled in look at the eyes and at smile lines. Creepily strange. Occurs about 1/3 of the time.I was very excited to purchase this Panasonic DMC-TZ3 and did my research beforehand, checking review after review. When I make my next PAS camera purchase, it will be somewhere that I can return it within 30-60 days or so and I will no longer blame myself when the auto setting produces such oddly tinted photos. Nothing is perfect, and I must say this camera certainly has not helped me preserve my memories for the last year and half, for despite the fact that I have uploaded more than 35,000 digital photos to my iPhoto in the time since I bought it, the fact that I must continually go in and adjust photos before being able to print them is ridiculous and time consuming.If you consider purchasing this camera, by all means give it a thorough run through before your return period is up. It enlarges photos beautifully, so as long as skin tones and colors are accurate, takes quite good action photos on the sports/high burst setting and the video was very good. You may enjoy this camera very much, just try it first.
I bought this Hub because I always have difficulty since I must switch back and forth between Mac OSX and Windows XP. Certain hubs work better with some and not the other and, even though self-powered, had difficulty when external pocket drives were attached. Two out of seven ports on this hub were defective out of the box so I'll be returning it before I even own it a day. My search continues.
This router isn't bad if you don't use the wireless option or plan on using VPN. But if the wireless option is poor, save yourself some bucks and get the much cheaper non-wireless version.Basically, my beefs are as follows: 1. Wireless... very poor reception... unless you are working within 15-20 feet of the router. 2. Use with VPN... constantly loses your connection... doesn't help with productivity at all.
I got this DVD player 2 weeks ago and it is already dead! - It is very slow to load a dvd or eject a DVD ~ 20 seconds. Then when I had issues with it not recognizing a DVD I whent on the network and downloaded a firmware upadate. This then killed all my HD capacity and now I only have regular dvd playback. Toshiba support said wait for another firmware update to see if it could fix it but did not say when probably a few months or more. Oh how I wasted $500 on this junk!
The drive's performance via USB 2.0 for read and write is way below par for other drives in this price range.I've tested this drive on my Mac Book Pro and WIndows XP machines and on both platforms, the drive is much slower than my other external drives(G-Drive minis).It seems that the extra slow 5400 RPM hard drives in this enclosure causes a real performance hit.I have also experienced on multiple occassions, that the drive didn't actually successfuly copy files over. It would appear to copy but then nothing would appear on the drive.In the end, I would pick from another vendor.The cheap rubber thing also doesn't protect the drive. It just looks nice.Beyond that, this drive is junk.
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.
Yes, I loved it, for 120 days. i was hoping to get a year out ofit. It worked well for that time, then it quit playing, givingthe message "bad". Guess I didn't love it enough.
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.
I bought this tape recorder and was very disapppointed. The sound quality is just horrible. Don't buy.
but after a 4-6 weeks, they stop working. At least, mine did. I was horribly careful with these headphones after reading the reviews on how sensitive they could be, but that didn't stop me waking up one morning to find the left ear piece not working :| Ultimately, a waste of money. After these, I bought a $1.97 pair from walmart. They just stopped working the other day. The sound wasn't as great, but it was pretty nice, and they kept working for the same amount of time. Don't buy these, they're cheap plastic. The only thing the 20 dollars pays for is the noise cancellation, which work well, for the month the headphones work :P
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!!!!!!
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.
Bought this to protect my Nikkor 17-55mm F2.8 zoom. Have not been able to achieve the focus that this lens is stated to have. I took off the filter to clean and found that it is not optically clear - even looking through it, the view is fuzzy. I have been blaming my Nikon camera/lens for lack of performance (maybe I have some other issues) but for the first time, I can achieve photos with peoples eyes which look to be focused. This item is now in the trash!
It seems Panasonic has become like other Corporations in that the customer is treated like the enemy. Panasonic.com doesn't return any emails or calls and even customer service has ignored all of my emails. I sure hope the recorder doesn't break because there is no way I'd expect any help from Panasonic.
These discs are not able to accept the lightscribe labelling of the new Lacie 16X Porsche Writer
I was excited to use this Rotalux Octagonal Softbox but when I was assembling it one of the rods poked right through the fabric pocket that is supposed to hold it in place! Where is the QUALITY?
Stopped accepting DVDs in tray after 6 months , endless problems with sharp's authorised dealer in Houston. Sharp is of little assistance it is going onto 1 year now. Do not recommend this player and will think twice about buying any Sharp product their service is extremly poor. Even for this low price not worth it.
I got this product as a gift and had to return it 2 times before I got one that worked. It does not have anti-skate or counter weights and the button operated "start/stop" playback is annoying and usually doesn't work. The stylus is alright.Best feature: built in preampWorst feature: no weights, auto return will move the stylus back to resting position for no reasonSave your money and buy a high-end, direct-drive player. You will be much more satisfied. I do not advise this product even for the casul listener.
While I'm sure the cable works fine, be careful about what you need it for.I too thought I was buying a USB cable that I could connect two computers. I believed this because it is an "A/A" extension cable. Indeed, the key word is "extension." Normally, "A/A" would mean the same type of connector but not in this case.
It is a mouse. . .what more is there to say. . .It seems to work OK, except when the batteries are low(which is QUITE OFTEN!!!) Luckily, I already had a battery charger and rechargeable batteries to use with this thing. . .Belkin should at least be honest with the persons who will be buying this and prepare them for the cold hard facts of life. Of course, that would probably mean NO ONE would ever buy the darned thing! And, that's probably the way it should be. . .Crappy products should NOT be on the market and reputable companies recognize that! Oh, did I just say that Belkin is NOT reputable??? Well, it's often found that we REALLY say what we mean when we do make "a slip of the tongue!" [In this case, a slip of the finger! And, in this case, I give the product ONE FINGER. . .and, you can choose the finger!]
It is not the perfect match with Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens in 2 points;1. The Lens cap of Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM doesn't fit completely on this Protection Filter. The outside edge of Protection Filter is not deep enough for the click feature on Lens cap. So need to be carefule that Lens cap can easily come off with a light shock when this Protection Filter is attached between the Lens and Lens cap.2. Lens Flare is seen more with this Protection Filter on.Since Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM has the inner focus system, some light (especially taking the night scenes) will be enhanced to be visible as Lens Flares generated by this Protection Filter.
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.
THIS IS A PIECE OF CRAP...ONLY LASTED ME A WEEK AND NOW IT DOESN'T WORK... DO NOT BUY THIS... i'm very disappointed and angry
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 purchased 2 of the Bel V955's thinking I was getting an upgrade from an older Cobra model I had for several years. Unfortunately, in the Texas heat, these detectors do not work at all. One would not do anything unless I brought it in out of the car and put it into the house to cool off. The other detector would just beep erroneously, even parked in my driveway. Beltronics answer to this was not to put them in the car windshield when it is hot. Duh, I guess in Texas I can only use it 2 months out of the year. A total waste of money.
I bought a 16GB Transcend SDHC Class 6 card for my Olympus SP-800UZ. It worked fine when I tested it before my trip to Washington DC. I formatted the card in my camera and also took pictures to make sure the card is good. Throughout my 2 day trip, everything was fine. I took about 300 photos. But when I returned and put the card in my PC's card reader, it made my computer sluggish and from then on, I could not access the card and the PC only recognized it as a 512KB card. Contacted Transcend. They replied with a standard answer and a freeware for recovering files. Did not work. I emailed back and I didn't hear from them again. Now, I'm trying to format it, but even then, I can't detect the card anymore.This is the worst experience I have with a flash card. Will definitely skip Transcend and stick to my other trusted brands in future.
Worked fine for the first two years. Then all the pages started coming out with a light gray background. There doesn't seem to be any solution to this on the internet, and Panasonic customer support leaves a lot to be desired.I paid a lot of money for what I thought was going to be a high quality, reliable printer. But just ended up with another piece of junk. I wonder if there is any good one out there?
I was able to use it anyway by snipping the wires and splicing them with the old battery's white plug, and then it plugged into the phone just fine, but that's ridiculous. It should have just worked. So one star for cheap price and it does actually work fine now.Minus 4 stars for having to be an electrician to get it to work (even though everything I read said it would fit). My phone? GE 900megahertz model 26938GE1-M
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.
That's about it. Oh, and it's pretty. My TT-200's have been such an enormous hassle to own. I don't like that the tone arm is so high up that if you use a low profile cart with the strait arm that the needle won't touch the record without that thick neoprene mat. I don't like how the power supply creates so much interference that Stanton 680 and Grado DJ200i will pick up EM hum from it. The Average Wow & Flutter is rated at better than 0.2%, but that is right at the margin of what is audible. There is no rating for Peak W&F;, and from the slightly smeared highs on every cart you try (except for the harshest and brightest ones) I'd guess it's much worse than 0.2%. How much? I have no idea and I'd bet money that Numark doesn't know either.I absolutely despise how when you try and slow down the record using friction the TT-200's motor can actually overcompensate and speed the record up! That's right. So let's say the record is indeed going too fast. You lower the pitch slightly, then you use your hand to slow the record momentarily even more for just a split second. On any other DJ deck I know of, doing this will have the desired effect, but on the TT-200 the motor may speed the record up. This has the effect of making you think the record must have instead been going too slow and that you were wrong, because now the tracks are even worse. But you weren't wrong, rather the turntable's motor is the problem! Hypothetically you should be able to switch to Butter Rugs to solve this problem, but then you run into the dilemma of the tone arm being too high. Incredible!! I've heard some people tell me this will make them a better mix DJ. Nope. You're going to find it very difficult to learn by ear when a record is too fast or too slow if the deck is constantly giving you incorrect feedback. About the only way it could possibly help you in learning is by forcing you to eventually mix exclusively using the pitch slider, but that assumes you ever figure out why you've been having such a hard time.The last item I can't stand on ALL Numark decks (not just the TT-200) is the tone arm design. The bearings system they use simply is not sound. There's a reason why EVERY other turntable manufacturer in the DJ world (with the exception of Vestax's new self-adjusting model) use the tried and tested gimbal tone arm system. That's because it works. I've never managed to get any Numark table's tracking distortion down low enough to get Stanton or Grado carts from either skipping too much or distorting in the highs asymmetrically. Already one of my TT-200's tone arm bearings system has outright failed and needed to be replaced. Remember, this is the same tone arm base they use on all their tables. The only reason they've gravitated to this strait arm option is because their S-arms do not track as well as gimbal tone arms from other companies. Another telling factor is that Numark admitted to me they've never even tested for tracking distortion specs on their tables. Numark use to make great analog mixers; still do if you can find them. They also contributed to the development of the DJ CD player. Their company is one of innovation and advancement in the field of DJing products, but they have seriously got to revamp their turntable designs. Numark, hire some turntable experts from the 1970's (they're still around) and let them have at your turntable lineup. I can guarantee you can't do any worse than you've been doing in this department.
To lock, just attach and turn the key, right? Not with this lock. It turns out there's a trick: you have to push in and turn the "T-bar" first so that the rod is lined up straight between the two prongs -- it can't be perpendicular or it won't work. So if you want to keep the key on your key ring, you'll have to deal with lining up the T-bar every time you insert the lock. (If you have the key loose, you won't have to remove it after you remove the lock from the laptop, and then the T-bar stays in position.) The "manual" covers none of this.Before I learned how to use the lock, I called Kensington and the representative said the MacBook Pro doesn't have a K symbol, so their locks won't work with it. That turns out not to be true. I went to a Mac store, and they use this lock with the MacBook Pro. So do I.
TigerDirect does not ship a "Cables to Go" brand product, but rather a cheap knock-off. Do not buy from this merchant.
Item looked like original cord and power supply that came with laptop. However it did not work at all. Amazon refunded item. Maybe just the one in a hundred thing, but QC seems off on these.
I would like to give this a higher rating simply for the relatively long lasting battery life. It is also easy to carry around, since it is so small. However, after having it for a few months the mouse has started to get skitso. The mouse will start bouncing around the screen when you try to move. You have to be very careful when using it for you might click somewhere you don't want to.To sum it up, I have to give this a 1/5 because I intend to buy a new mouse immediately. This was crap.
I had thought that by purchasing this product that I would be able to have dual, extended monitor. Instead it only duplicates the image in one monitor and into another. I should have researched in advance that the issue is not with the connector, but with the video card.
I actually had two of these. I had the first one for about eight months before I drowned it in a sweet martini which made the lens stick and the camera completely unusable. I promptly purchased the second one, which, after about two months, started resetting the date and time every time the camera was turned off. I bought another camera for myself, thinking to give this to someone who did not care about the exact date and time stamp, but, after two months of not touching it, I discovered that the display had turned blurry (again, the camera was just laying in a drawer, and definitely did not sustain a fall or a hit). It took me forever to find anyone at customer service to speak to. Finally, they agreed to look at the camera, but warned me that I may be charged for its repair. I sent in a letter describing BOTH problems with the camera (LCD and date stamp), and got it back in about a month, with the LCD fixed but the time/date stamp untouched.The bottom line is, never again will I buy a Casio camera, no matter how cute it is. All my Canon cameras have lasted me years, and their customer service is the best. With Casio, you get cuteness, but not much else, AND they must have the worst customer service EVER.
This is a very handy mouse to use with a laptop or notebook computer. The oval hole is actually a trigger guard with trigger that activates the Left Mouse Button (also on top left).When I rec'd my 1st one, as a gift about 10 years ago, I thought it was the greatest thing since ice cream! I enjoy "shooter" action games on my laptop, and this allows you to maneuver using your thumb on the trackball, and just pulling the trigger!A new one has about 1/4 in. firm trigger pull, with an audible click about 1/2 way, and clicks when you release pressure, as the springs push the trigger back out. I have gone through at least 15 of these, as eventually, the trigger springs wear out.I was so happy to receive my shipment of 5 new ones from RitzCamera, as my current one was about worn out. I was in the middle of a WWII game, manning a machine-gun in a Flying Fortress. I opened the new one and plugged it in, and commenced play. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!! The springs on the trigger were so weak, it gave it a 1/8 in. hair-trigger (with no click) that was next to impossible to release, with your finger still in the trigger guard. I was shooting as many "friendlies" as enemy, BECAUSE I COULDN'T RELEASE THE TRIGGER!!!This HAD to be a fluke, so I opened the next of the 5. SAME THING!! I opened the other 3, AND THEY ALL HAD DEFECTIVE TRIGGERS !! As far as I was concerned, this entire shipment from RitzCamera was DOA, compared to EVERY ONE of these same items I had previously owned.I contacted the seller, RitzCamera, to explain the problem, and that I wished to return them. I also let them know I DID NOT want to exchange them for identical defective merchandise (since 5 of 5 I rec'd were defective, I could only assume their whole batch was). He said there would be a $15 re-stocking fee. I asked if he was actually going to re-sell this defective product to another customer? He said "Of course not." So I told him there should be NO restocking fee.He said he would look into it, and Email me the "return number", so I could send it back in. BUT! None of the defective merchandise can have been opened (so HOW do you tell if it's defective?) and the order must be returned in a different box than it was received in?That's been a few weeks ago.....no doubt beyond the return date, and I haven't heard from them since, either by Email or phone!THE POOR RATING IS FOR RITZCAMERA, NOT THE USUAL PRODUCT.I have purchased
i bought this pocket logitec camera for 50 and at first i loved it. the sleek slim credit card designe meant i could take it anywhere unlike a big camera is recognisable. anyway i took pictures and some came out well and few came out reaaly awful. after a few hundred shots, on the camera screen it displayed "e9" message and it wont work any more. i pressed all the available buttons, read the manual and it still said the same message. the camera froze out of the blue and it just would not work any more. i think it was a waste of money for me to buy this. a few extra money would've bought me a better reliable and lasting camera. if you can help my problem please email me at: ...
I was so excited to give this to my husband for Father's Day and he loved it. However, after only one day, the keychain part of it broke (the part that hooks). If that weren't bad enough, just a few short days later, you can't even turn it on anymore. It's been charged but still will not turn on. My husband has not dropped it or banged it around. He's only used it to drive back and forth to work on his car keychain (after rigging something up to make it stay on his keychain when that broke). Turned out to be a complete dud. Horrible, horrible quality. I'm in the process of trying to exchange or get money back from Amazon .... very disappointing.
I bought two of these about a year ago for my kids. The first one broke within two months. The power button snapped off (cheap plastic). The second one will not play all of the songs that are loaded. They show up in the folder but do not play. Every time I sync more songs only a few play and I loose some of the old ones. Its really annoying. Also .. The LCD screen has a big orange blotch in the middle that started out as a dot and just keeps getting bigger! As for the MP4 video player .... don't bother buying this if you want to watch videos, they are very hard to load and look pretty bad. I would suggest buying a ipod .... they are worth the extra money. We also have a $50 Sansa that works great.
Poorly designed product. Quality of picture is excellent is you can ever get it to record. The TV guide looses it's information every night. I have to recycle the power constantly just to get the picture back. I called Sony to see if there was some setup that would fix the problem. After waiting for about 45 mins I got a tech that could barely understand what the product was. It was the most clueless helpdesk person I have ever talked too. I have never purchased an electronic product that failed this miserably to function as advertized. After spending numerous hours on this I returned it before my wife took a hammer to it.
This camera case looks great and is very stylish, but the camera barely fits inside and when you use the camera's wrist strap, the case won't close. The closure is magnetic, so it is often flopping open because the camera is squeezed in there. I like the idea of this case, but it needs to be bigger and fitted to the camera it's sold with.
I read a favorable review on this item at PC Magazine. I checked the website and saw that it was listed as compatible with the Dell Latitude 600 series. I have DEll Latitude 610 so I went ahead and bought it. The UPB80 only delivered an extra 2 hours of battery life. I called APC and got a human being on the phone who quickly figured out that the D610 does not work with the UPB80, but the D600 does. I think their website should have been a little clearer. While the product didn't meet my needs, the quality of the battery, user manual and tech support was very good.I bought the unit online from CompUSA, but returned it to a CompUSA store and they took it back and even reimbursed the shipping. I'll definitely buy from them again.I ended up buying a battery from BatteryGeek, the BG 15-21-130 and it works great. I was able to work on my computer during the entire flight back from Germany to the USA.
Although the product description implied that this speaker dock is compatible with iPod Touch, I found out that I couldn't play music or charge using IceTune on my iPod Touch G2. So I returned it. Great idea, but unclear specs.
When I purchased my FL100 256 MB, everything seemed OK. I thought I got what I needed. One of the main reasons to choose this product was that it had storage capability. But when I got my hands on it, I realized that it reiqured a software to enable the UMS capability, which is not practical for everyday use. I wrote to Digitalway whether it will be possible to release a UMS firmware for FL100, they promised me that they would release it in a very near future. But after some time they announced that they would not work on firmware improvement for UMS support. All FL100 owners became very disappointed after this desicion. MPIO must do everything what they promised. You can visit and see the complaints about their customer and technical support at www.mpio.comI am not a satisfied customer and I protest MPIO since they don't take the necessary action to release a UMS firmware and make the FL100 owners happy.
We are on our second one (we returned the first one), and more problems with this one than the first. I wanted this for its portability and ability to use the iPod dock. I found within ten (10) minutes, that the first point was good, the second was completely amiss. The iPod would play for about 3-4 minutes and then pause itself. I tried using the different adapters thinking that would make a difference, but no luck. This occurred with both of the units we've had. Second, if you want to use the digital radio tuner (AM or FM)... it will let you get close to the exact station, but it is a challenge (a game almost) to get exactly on the number. Additionally, the sound quality on radio has much to be desired... of course that could be because the actual station is not tuned in because the digital tuner moves up / down the dial on its own.Overall, big disappointment... would not recommend this to ANYONE.
THOUGHT I WOULD SAVE SOME MONEY AND BUY THIS FOR MY SON AND NEPHEW. NOONE COULD GET THIS TO WORK PROPERLY. COULD NOT DOWNLOAD THE MUSIC WITHOUT A BIG HASSLE EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE A NEW DELL WINDOWSXP COMPUTER. NOTHING WAS EASY ABOUT THIS ONE.WELL, MY SON FURIOUS THAT I CHEAPED OUT ON HIS XMAS GIFT, SAVED FOR AN IPOD. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. HE TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX, PLUGGED IT IN AND BEGAN LOADING MUSIC. YOU JUST CANNOT COMPARE THE INTERNAL SOFTWARE. SPEND THE XTRA AND GET AN IPOD!
Well, the title really says it all. The silicon skin works quite well with access to all the physical buttons of the iPhone. And the iPhone definitely feels protected from (short) falls. However, the belt clip when it's on the belt digs into your side. In a way, I suppose it's reassuring to know that the phone is there, but on the other hand, I don't need a literal thorn in my side to remind me. Other than the physical pain of wearing the belt clip, the case and the clip integrate quite nicely.If you're looking for nice pain-free belt clip, I recommend the DLO Black lambskin Exposed leather Holster for the iPhone. After wearing the Speck belt clip for a couple of days, I found the DLO holster, and this works (and feels) much better.
I wouldn't get this product again for several reasons.It's a bulky item and as much as I thought I'd always want my player in the cup holder, often times I didn't.It's difficult to see the display. There were plenty of times I had difficulty seeing what station it was set to.It doesn't hold the player securely. The player never fell out but going over even small bumps or roads that cause vibration would cause the connection to loosen. When that happens the sound isn't good.This transmitter has a cord that runs from the headphone jack to the base. It also has a slot to put the player in for charging. As soon as you put the player in the slot, it will turn on by itself. The player will sound through the car speakers if it's just in the charger. It will also sound through the car speakers if it is just plugged into the headphone jack via the cord. However, unless you plug it into the headphone jack and the charging slot it will not sound the best. The cable it comes with is pretty weak and began crackling even though it was cared for and never kinked up or otherwise abused. Combined with the fact that the player can jiggle from the charger connection it makes for some very frustrating car rides.If you don't have a lot of room around your cup holder, or your cup holder gets in the way when it's in use, avoid this transmitter.
I love this popper, It does the popcorn just right and needs no oil or butter. great for people watching their weight who like me loves popcorn. The only fault I find is having to replace the cups. Much more economical then buying the bags. LOrettaPresto 04830 PowerPop Microwave Multi-Popper
If the answer is yes, then don't buy this charger. I picked this up because of the price and reviews here on Amazon. On the first use it fried my ipod. I was listening while charging and suddenly the music stopped. The screen went blank and I checked the charger; it was hot and smelled like burning plastic. My ipod, which had worked faithfully for 4+ years, has never worked since. If you like your ipod, DO NOT BUY THIS CHARGER.
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.
What an experience ! I have had to re-install the setpoint function repeatedly (8 or 9 times) in the first two weeks of use and it still doesn't work. It seems to drop out when the computer is shut off. In addition the software is the slowest I have ever used and the help funtion is useless. It is impossible to contact anyone about problems.I have a Logitech trackball mouse which has always worked well but the keyboard is a disaster.
I bought this unit for the upconverting and the HDMI output and cable. I dont know how it compares to regular dvd players but I cant tell much difference. Definately not like Blue-ray or HD-dvd quality thou. I bought the costco version which seems very similar. It was cheap. That all about whats good with it.The unit seems to freeze on multiple dvds. So annoying when watching a movie and you have to eject the disk and restart. Im going to return it ASAP. I've had it for a few months now, hopefully costco takes this crap back.
Two years ago,I received this camera as a Christmas gift from my husband.The camera was great at first, then about 6 months ago the problems started. I can't get the mode to stay on the selected scene. The pictures are VERY blurred or too dark. There is also a delay in the taking pictures.I would not recommend this camera. Save your money!
I have been using a Palm Vx with omnisky service since july. I bought the palm i705 because of all the reviews and ease of use. I was working with both units side by side for two days. I returned the palm i705 because: The screen is very bad and service not as good as omnisky. The screen is basically the same as the original palmpilot professional which I still own (I also own a palm III and a palm m505). Reading messages on the palm i705 was difficult unless you are in perfect lighting. I can't believe palm would allow that having given us a Palm Vx or the far superior palm m505. The backlighting is non existant unless you are in a darkroom. As far as the service, I found the omnisky service definitely faster time and time again. Whether I was downloading mail or surfing the web. I like the omnisky mail program better than multimail. It not only retrieves the email address headers but also the first part of the actual message which is extremely important because you know when you really haved to retrieve the balance of a long message or not. I know this is just a software issue but palm should ask it's current omnisky or go america users what will make a perfect wireless device. If you don't have any wireless device yet and want to try the palm i705 you will love it because you don't know any better. On the positive side the size is good. it is not too big. Also having just one unit instead of carrying around two units(palm+modem)is nice. I am just going to have to wait for the next model and hope they improve on the screen and mail program.
I bought this after winter break and after four months the cd player stopped playing cds, sony you suck, and I would have to pay $29 for it to be refurbished. Any one who knows of any good cd player companies, I am open to ideas.
This is junk. Like the other reviewer who found the buttons stopped working, I did too. I opened it up and found it is has super cheap components that will fail with time through oxidation. Pay a bit more and get something that lasts.
First i have to QUOTE Philip:" A lemon i560 or shall I say a piece of junk!, February 6, 2004Reviewer: Philip Ong (Brooklyn, NY United States) - On arrival I excitedly followed all the instructions, putting in the print head and color ink tanks. Installed the softwares and I proceed to make my 1st print, guess what the print head moved back and forth but only white paper spitted out. Nothing was printed. Called the Canon support who was very helpful. Walked me through and did a dozen deep cleaning and other dianostics. Still it doesn't print. What a piece of junk this is. Don't buy this printer is my advice."THAT said, I can only add that mine eventually printed in blue only, although even that was sketchy.BUT, WORST OF ALL!!! I REMOVED the software (yes, with MS control panel) and now I no longer have an operable OS - Windows won't complete boot-up as ONE OF IT'S .DLL EXTENSIONS WAS REMOVED, TOO !!!I 'm just sick... I will have to either RE-INSTALL Windows and LOSE all of my data, or pray and hope that a techie I know can try to insert the file thru DOS, if it's possible! ALL ADVICE IS WELCOME !!!P.S. My next Canon, an i550 "bargain", printed the same way and paper thickness adjuster broke within 2 days...Thank heavens for product purchase protection plans. I'm afraid 2 remove the software on this NEW computer it's on...
I suppose this might be a cool device if it actually functioned properly. Almost from the second I unwrapped it there were problems - it freezes every other day. I don't know how much data I've lost cumulatively. I don't even want a replacement, I want a different model. I'll even take a &quot;lesser&quot; model. If Palm support fails me (which I hear is likely) I'm going back to handspring.
I preface this review by acknowledging that I've tried only one other transmitter, also with unacceptable results. I bought this unit for my daughter (ipod) and decided to try it out before wrapping it. I tried it on 3 car stereo systems and was VERY disappointed in the lack of clarity. I live in a metropolitan area of 1 million + population and was able to locate one band that was nearly static free. The transmitter started off o.k. but within 3 seconds was transmitting unacceptable static. There was no perceptible reduction in static with, or without, the unit engaged. After all the positive reviews I read I was expecting a reliable device but was left to wander why so many reviewers would accept dirty noise with their music - its like drinking fine wine from a dirty glass. Would these people also listen to a radio station with static? I, for one, would rather have silence.I bought this unit from ANTOnline (lowest price - should have been forewarned) and they were impossible to communicate with. There is no phone #, and when I finally e-mailed to convey a thorough complaint and request procedures for returning this unit they responded that I should answer 4 questions, yes or no, regardless of any other circumstances. After several cryptic responses they finally stated there would be no refunds for opened packages with parts or packaging missing. Though I reiterated that no parts or packing were missing I haven't heard back from ANTOnline in over a week.Frustrated to the nth degree, I contacted Amazon, who quickly refunded the cost of the unit. In closing: Amazon has displayed great service and ANTOnline should be avoided as a vendor if there's any possibility of having to engage them after the purchase.
This well footnoted book makes a much needed critique of organized religion across most denominations today. Historical roots of many common practices are explored and several conclusions are inferred. In my 30 years of pastoral ministry, I share many of the observations and concerns made by the authors. I do believe that in their zeal to confront error they also error in many of their conclusions, in fact, "throwing the baby out with the bath water". I believe we can drive into a ditch on either side of the road of God's truth- In the end a ditch is still a ditch.The Biblical model for the New Testament church is clear; they meet corporately together, devoted themselves to apostolic doctrine and they cultivated communion and deep fellowship "from house to house" (Acts 2-4). It's not one or the other - it's both!
The TV arrived in horrible condition. I dont know if it was the shipping or what, but the corner of the speaker was broke. The TV turns off by itself after about an hour of watching it. The seller wouldn't get back to me and talk about this. I finally got my money back and tried selling the TV. Turns out the TV was probably stolen. The serial number is gone. Horrible Horrible experience.
After less than two years of service my Beltronics V955 stopped working. I contacted Beltronics and was charged $59.95 to repair the unit. It came back to me saying the power switch was replaced. I did get the same unit back that I had sent in.Though I am content with the radar detector's performance I feel that I was forced to pay too much for repairs too soon after purchasing the item. It is not a cheap instrument. I paid aprox $150+ for it and could not afford to replace it when it broke.I think Beltronics should be more reasonable with repairs that are not the fault of the owner. It was not a question of any type of misuse created the power switch breakdown. For this reason I will not purcahse another Beltronics device.
Bought it a month before I needed it because I am proactive, which is why Beach Audio will not allow me to return it. If I were you I would go with a larger more reputable company or open what you order immediately because you won't get a refund if it doesn't function
This phone answering machine will not record the message so you can understand it, it does not do what it is advertised that it will do. Do NOT purchase this item if you think you are getting something that will answer your phone and record messages, because what you get are garbled really low volume, in and out, with occasionally one word you can understand, but if you think you will be able to get someone's phone number to be able to call them back, do NOT be misled. I would not recommend you to waste your money on this item.
I ordered this because it was suppose to be a "Genuine Dell" adapter. The photo even shows the Dell logo. What I received says "replacement AC adapter" no Dell logo.Genuine Dell PA13 PA-13 130 watt AC charger / adapter for Inspiron and XPS M NotebooksThe cords are shorter than my original it runs hotter and the PC power plug does not fit very securely. Apparently this is the same junk being offered by some other vendors.
I BOUGHT THIS ITEM FOR MY SONS 1ST BIRTHDAY IN MARCH. WE WERE GOING ON VACATION IN APRIL 12 HR DR. IT WRKS GREAT IF ITS PLUGGED IN BUT TRY TO UNPLUG IT- COMPLETELY DEAD BATERY CHARGED AND ALL. I RETURNED IT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES EVERY ONE WOULD WORK GREAT FOR A WEEK THEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED I CANT BELIEVE THIS PIECE OF CRAP IS STILL ON THE MARKET. SPEND A LITTLE MORE AND GET A GOOD ONE
We bought this camera as a first digital camera for a photo happy kid to save film. Well the pictures weren't all that great and not all that bad even in low light but the software etc certainly wasn't easy to use. We wanted to be able to click on a thumbnail and see that picture but no you hace to save all of them first. Just too much hassle for a first time younger user. Also if you paid over 49.99 you were taken . We got ours a our local Wally world for 49.99
Short synopsis: Installed software, following instructions to the letter. Loaded in DVD, then tried to begin burning simple data DVD (pictures I've taken; nothing DRM'd or anything like that). The burner insists on trying to record a CD, even though there's a DVD in the drive, then spits out DVD and refuses to go any farther. Nero insists on loading a Microsoft-huge software package that won't work, and then provides horrible documentation. Stay far, far away from this product.
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)
NO OPTICAL VIEWFINDER!! No serious photographer would even consider using a dig cam with no optical viewfinder. The LCD display is ok, but like most LCD's it's horrible with any kind of sunlight or movement of clouds and ever changing patterns of shade. Sony had a chance to have a truly great beast here - the 5X optical lens is top of the line, closeup macro shots are on par with the Nikon coolpix 990, the metal frame is very well built, but I keep coming back to the lack of an optical viewfinder. Why build an $800 camera without an optical viewfinder??? Very frustrating - they have that beautiful optical viewfinder on the DSC-S70, but no 5X lens, they have that beautiful 5X lens on this camera, but no optical viewfinder!! Cmon Sony, get with it and combine the best features of both cameras and you'll have a juggernaught!!The 4mb card is completely useless, why even bother including it Sony???? It's like selling a $1500 PC and throwing in a single floppy disk as storage media!
Works OK, and price is certainly right, but the radio I received was grey rather than orange as ordered. Wanted the bright color for an emergency kit. Disappointed I didn't receive what I ordered! Will keep because it works as advertised.
Short version:Pros: sound quality, price (good bang for the buck)Cons: don't last long (both pairs broke after 4-5 months)-Not worth the money!!!!I have now purchased two sets of these headphones. I read reviews on CNET and here before deciding to purchase these. When I first received them, I was very pleased. The sound quality was much better than my previous pair (cheap Sony ones) and the medium ear piece fit well and was quite comfortable. However after about 4 months of using them, the right earphone quit working. I looked into getting them replaced by the manufacturer, but after paying having to pay for shipping both ways, it was hardly cheaper than buying a new pair and I didn't want to wait 4-6 weeks to get them back. So I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new pair since I was very satisfied with them up to the point they quit working. I figured maybe I broke them by pulling on the cord to pull my iPod (square Nano) out of my pocket. My second pair of headphones just broke with the same problem-the right earphone shorted out and I only get sound from the left one now. I was careful to always grab my iPod in order to get it out of my pocket (rather than pulling it by the headphone cord). I AM NOW DONE WITH THIS COMPANY AND THEIR CRAPPY HEADPHONES!! I have never reviewed any product online but I was so upset when the second pair broke I got online immediately and reviewed this product.SAVE YOURSELF THE MONEY AND THE HASSLE OF BEING WITHOUT HEADPHONES-DON'T BUY THESE!!!!
I ordered this monitor because it was a NEC and fit nicely into my new wall desk. The monitor I received had extremely washed out color. Three phone calls to NEC service finally got me a replacement set with a slight improvement in color quality. I would not buy this monitor again.
The box has great potential, however, I was surprised to find that ANY analog display equipment will not work. From the product web page on iogear's site I see it supports "DVI digital and analog monitor support." However, I've tried several video adapters and talked to iogear technical support on several occasions who assures me it should work fine but can offer me no clues as to why it doesn't. My attempts to talk with second level support were met with a variety of creative excuses.I would only buy this KVM switch if you don't have ANY legacy equipment. In other words don't use it with computers that have analog displays or PS2 devices. If you're in that position, I envy you.
I bought this 2 years ago and had to have it repaired twice now. All in all I have been without a TV 9 weeks out of the 2 years waiting for parts and repair. It does have a beautiful pitchure when its working BUT when its working is the key. Im very very disapointed with this TV
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 purchased 3 Cruzer Titaniums back in Oct 2005. The one I use quit working after only a month. I spent two weeks trying to convince SanDisk Tech Support that I knew how to operate a computer before they decided the device was defective and would replace it. I returned the product via Fedex 3 weeks ago. No response from SanDisk. Just a black hole. No money, no product, no warranty. I will never buy a SanDisk product again!
No reason to add much here ... the other reviewers telling you about this drive and its almost guaranteed failure have said it all. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. Period.
Let me start by stating that I have nothing personal against Monster Cable. While they do make some nice cables, in some cases they offer no real benefit over inexpensive alternatives. The best example is digital cables. Anyone familiar with IEEE 1394 (otherwise known as I-Link or Firewire) should know that there is built-in error correction that can deal with any small amount of noise introduced into the digital stream. Since this corrects any minor errors, there is NO difference in quality between an adequate digital cable and an outstanding one.Do yourself a favor and purchase an inexpensive Firewire cable for as little as $4 instead of wasting your money on the $50 version. Out of respect for Amazon.com I am not going to tell you where to purchase, but any resourceful shopper should be able to find them using the search engines.Now analog cables.....that's a whole different story :-)
they would not communicate after being left on for 4 hours in the monitor mode.
I purchased this camera in December of 2005. I started using it in Janary of 2006. It started looking very strange (the camera image on the live video) by April of 2006 looked very poor.Details: The image quality was fading, but it did not reach a level where the image had degraded. I compensated for the "fading" image by adding additional light. In other words, it was hard to see me as clearly. Always looked like a dim room.It is now August of 2006. The color looks like a 1971 rock video. The image is purple, blue, green with many hotspots. The best example is to picture a photo negative (for those of you that remember film). I have upgraded firmware, drivers, programs. This did not help. I plugged, unplugged, use less USB, more USB etc.I have configured by bypassing the white balance, image correction, gamma etc. I used to work as a videographer, so this was not something daunting and if there were adjustments that could be made , this would have fixed it.My rating of 1 is that the camera worked fine for almost exactly three months (give a week). I did not describe June or July. I can only say that the colors went beserk (multi colors--eyes and shadows from light were "hot spots", sparkles appeared on different points of the live video.The warranty from Creative is only for 3 months. This, for me, is mighty suspect. The camera is pristine, left in one spot since installation. I would recommend when buying these webcams, to look at ratings, durability, google, and decide between that balance of buying low cost (due to potential obsolescence) or paying more but still potentially owning the same problem. This was an average priced camera that should have lasted years. My previous Intel camera lasted over 6 years and would still be going but the drivers are unsupported by the company.I would not recommend this camera (unless) Creative creates a 1 year warranty. (Ah yes my other criteria) Buy a camera but make sure it has a fair one year warranty. A three month warranty is hardly worth the price of admission.Thanks,Ralph
First one received did not keep a charge at all they were great about a replacement sent it right to me, the replacement charges but does not keep a charge very long would not order again.
OK I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY NEW 2008 AUDI THAT HAS A FACTORY INSTALLED PORT FOR THE I-POD, BUT THE VOLUME IS NOT SO GREAT GO FIGURE A 50K CAR AND CAN NOT GET GREAT SOUND FROM BOSE SYSTEM- ANYWAY BACK TO THE PRODUCT I TRIED IT AND ITS GARBAGE REASON 1 WITH SUCH A GREAT SOUND SYSTEM I COULD FIND A FM STATION NOT BLANK MEANING EVERYTIME I SET THE BLANK STATON MY UNIT WOULD PICK UP THE NEXT BEST SINGLE (I LIVE IN FLORIDA- FYI)SO IF YOU HAVE AN OLDER CAR TRY IT- IF NOT STAY AWAY FARRRRRR AWAY!!
Pretty flimsy design as it has no clip to attach to the screen. Kept falling off. Also the mirror does not give a clear view of the area behind you. Waste of my money.
If you're thinking about getting this clock radio for its nature sounds, think twice. The few choices are too annoying to listen to. Also, setting an alarm is not easy, having to hold down buttons for too long to move the time setting forwards or backwards, plus, the buzzer that goes off when its set is too loud.
I saw that this unit has problems with the 3Disc changer. At the store, the display model broke in front of my eyes. The changer drawers would not open. We opened a new box and the drawers did not break, but they had a mind of their own. I seemed to look past this for the most part. I went home with a third unit that was also unopened. My unit seems to be ok so far. Fortunately I know the guy that I bought this from and he is letting me exchange it for the philips 785, now that I have read reviews that confirm that these models have EXTREMELY quirky changers. just be careful.
The Cable companies don't tell you that you need a different box in order to capture the HD signal, so spending money for a HDMI cable is useless.
I bought the speakers while living in an apartment and had no issue with them for several months... great sound for a low price! Two weeks ago I moved into my new house and set up the computer. As soon as I plugged in my speakers I started picking up a local classical station and a tremendous amount of static. Even when the volume is turned all the way down, the level of noise in the speaker is CONSTANT... as mentioned by the other reviewers, the only way to eliminate the noise is UNPLUG the speakers. It is so bad that I can hear the station underneath any songs that I try to play!I am now looking for a new set of speakers - oh well!
This cable didn't pass audio at all in the itouch or iPhone. It did not even stop audio from passing through the headphones.
Very disappointed in this device as it's compact dimensions and versatility were unmatched by the other products out there. Immediatly out of the box the IM600 caused our Ipod to skip. We found that other customers experienced the same issue as well as the item damaging their Ipod. I am unsure of whether we received a lemon/defective unit but either way, I would not recommend taking the chance with a $350 Ipod. We ended up with the Harman Kardon unit and couldn't be happier. Buyer BeWare.
Despite its claim of 1.3 megapixels, the images taken from this tiny camera are blurry with &quot;washed out&quot; colors, either indoors or out. One can easily fall in love with its compact size and simplicity, but it is still a camera; a camera is about taking good pictures. I wouldn't reccomend this product to anyone who wants to capture more than just outlines and profiles.
we bought this Sony in July of 06 and now (Jan-08) we have ghosting color bands at the top of the screen that have doubled in size in less than a month. the closest Sony tech is 70+ miles away and I have to haul it up there, pay him $225 and pray it's the Optical Block that's the issue which should still be under warranty (we hope). This is the second Sony projection TV that has died in under 5 years. Shame on me for getting this one. Guess Bush's 'stimulus' will be going to a new TV! don't get one, you'll end up paying for it. just google 'Sony optical block' and you'll see what I'm talking about.
The only thing this KB has going for it is, it lights up.Even that is not great, the lighting is uneven and not nearly as bright as I would like it.This KB made for the gaming community, where Mountain Dew, Fat Tire Ale, Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum, Cheeto's, Pizza, and any other ungodly type of vice you can imagine are only inches away....DO NOT SPILL ANYTHING on this p.o.s. it is NOT made for a gamers environment, and if your careful and manage not to spill on it, FORGET ABOUT L.A.N. Parties, you can not guarantee safety in that social environment.My opinion, its an overpriced beer magnet, that can not withstand the environmental conditions for which it was marketed.Get something else.
The product is alright. First, it doesn't come with a wall charger. Which you will have to buy seperate if you want to charge your Sansa other than from your PC.MOST IMPORTANT!!!! Sandisk has released a Power Dock for the Sansa which plugs into the wall and has a remote control. I found out the hard way, needless to say i own both of them.Amazon offers the Sandisk version of this dock, just do a search!
I'm going to return this drive as soon as possible. It took 45 minutes to copy 600 megabytes from a CD. My internal drives would do the same task in relatively no time. I've had to restart repeatedly and the drive makes intermittent hard &quot;clock&quot; sounds. It sounded too good to be true, and I guess it was. Maybe it's just a defective unit.
This is not a terrible headset for someone using them without much activity. I purchased them to use while running and they simply do not stay in place. Its really annoying when you can't make it through a single verse in a song without adjusting them. If I leave them unadjusted, they simply fall off. They are not adjustable by any means and just aren't meant for the daily runner.
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.
My parents got this for our preschool/young elementary boys for Christmas. They actually got 2 sets since they would be opening them at the same time as their cousins. However, we didn't have 20 extra batteries on hand (10 needed per set!) so the kids were disappointed not to be able to use them right away.Later when we did try them, it was almost impossible to even get the battery compartments open. The screws stripped just trying to open and close the battery doors. Then the cars themselves were barely responsive. They only worked for a few minutes, were very loud, and would only move a few inches at at time, even with brand new fully charged batteries. Needless to say, we were quite disappointed in what could have been a really fun toy.
I'm a computer programmer and buy a lot of computer hardware. I've probably RMA'd more than 12 sticks of Crucial Ballistix memory (both Tracer and non-Tracer) in the past 2 years. They all seem to eventually fail. They might work well for awhile and last a few months, but eventually they seem to fail and need to be RMA'd. I don't overclock the memory and other brands of RAM don't have this problem. Too bad because the LEDs are nice. I recommend another brand like OCZ, G.SKILL, or Corsair.
About 75% of the time, it wouldn't be able to start playing my cds (whether storebought or home burned). When it did play, most of the time it would get stuck after a couple of songs. Save your money.
I am a Sony fanatic and almost every electronic device I own is a Sony brand. I am sadden to say that not only is this the worst Sony product I've ever bought, this is the worst of any IR or RF headphone unit that I've tried. Despite everyone's complaint about the clicking, I went ahead and bought the RF950 since I'm a Sony fan and I never had any problems with Sony before. After trying it out for a few hours, I knew it was a big mistake. The sound quality is the best of any IR or RF unit. But the clicking noise drives me insane. From 5 FT away, everytime I move my head or change position I would hear static, clicking or a buzzing sound. I tried changing channels on the RF unit which didn't help at all. I've even tried the same unit in another room and at my work standing 1 - 2 FT away with the same problem. Thinking that it's a defective product, I bought a new one at another store. No surprise, the same problem exist. I then called Sony to complain, they said that there has been no reports of such a problem. I pointed out that there are remarks all over the about the noise interference problem with the RF950. Sony was not able to help me and they never called me back even after repeated attempts to contact them. I went out and bought the Advent IR and Jensen IR as a test and they worked great. Granted neither product sounded as clean but atleast all the clicks were gone. Now I'm stuck with this lousy unit that works perfect if I had a neckbrace and if I can keep my body as stiff as a corpse.
The extended handle of my "Targus OCN700 15 Side Access Notebook Roller" was broken in my first trip. The handle bars were stuck inside the bag and now could be extended only by 2/3 of its full length. Once it was stuck inside, it was impossible to fix or even just check out. I got really disappointed and want to warn anybody considering to buy it.
I orginally bought a pair of these earphones from Walmart. For about a year, the earphones were working fine no problems. The design was good and so was the fit. The downside was a couple of days, when I decided to go to the gym I noticed the sound was coming out from only one side. I thought it was problem with my itouch but I plugged in my other headhpones and sound came out from both sides. I'll stay away from buying these earphones again.
I am not sure how this card got so many stars. Not only is this SD card slow (especially for video), some computers don't even recognize this card. If you buy this card, make sure you are prepared to return it.
Purchased this warranty at time I purchased the item-Had to return the item and received and immediate credit-at same tiem I cancelled the warrranty-am still waiting for confirmation of credit-although they confirmed receipt of cancellation request over two weeks ago.
I bought this item despite having read the reviews about the zipper getting stuck, hoping that it wouldn't be a problem on mine. The zipper was terrible, though - the material of the zipper is stretchy, not sturdy. The zipper got stuck the very first time I tried it, so I returned it. Too bad, because the case looks great and has useful features otherwise. Hopefully Belkin will revise the product's design in the future.
I had heard good things about these batteries and bought 2 for my Sony HDV 1000U.I've had good luck with a Power 2000 replacement battery for my other Sonys at work, so I thought I would give them a try and avoid the absolutely outrageous price of what Sony is trying to get.Well, I guess I should have know that you get what you pay for.Both of these batteries -- after the first time use -- have begun separating from the base plate. One began peeling away in the camera this morning and the other began peeling away while it was in the wall charger. The weight of these extended batteries seem to be causing the case to separate at the top and start to "sag" outward and downward. The trouble is, that is the way they are mounted on the camera, in a vertical fashion. I was taping an event and just caught a glimpse of some green and white on the back of the camera where all black should have been. I was actually seeing the color of the batteries inside the case as the case pulled apart. I'm going to try some super glue and try to glue the case shut. We'll see what happens there.This does seem out of sorts with the type of reviews this battery normally gets. I have to say the capacity and it's ability to hold the full charge over a week of idleness is outstanding. I've had no problems with the CTA wall chargers I've purchased (and used for 2 years).Hopefully this is an anomaly and no one else will experience it.
I bought this about 4 months ago. It died yesterday. Suddenly none of the computers on my network cannot see the router. When I try to "re-install" using the CD the comes with the router, I get the same message - router not found. I have swapped out cables and change network cards. No dice! This thing is dead! I give it one star for 4 months of service.
I concur with the other two reviewers, but I am a bit less restrained. This product is probably the worst piece of electronics I have ever purchased. It is impossible to install on a relatively new Dell desktop running WIN98. Customer service seems to be staffed by automata. My first query, sent to their website, received no answer after a week. My second one provoked questions on their part, and then a series of emails telling me that I had sent my response incorrectly--without suggesting the correct way to do it.Finally, they got back to me again asking questions on when my BIOS was last replaced. That's not the sort of trivia I carry in my head. And why should they ask it in the first place? I have never had to answer this kind of question for any other supposed plug-and-ply device.I am returning the device.One star is far too many.
Purchased SimpleTech 256 MB CF card to supplement the meager 32MB CF card which came with my new Canon A80 Camera.After a dozen pictures taken with the SimpleTech card, started getting CF errors on the camera display.Reviewed the Canon owners manual for this error, and acted upon the recommendation to format the card. After reformatting the SimpleTech card, still receive CF Errors when using in the camera after 1 or 2 photos. I am returning the SimpleTech card through Amazon's wonderful return policy. I really do love this e-tailer!My &quot;meager&quot; Cannon 32MB card is chugging along just fine....
Received quick by Amazon. Box was fine and well packed. Speaker was in 3 pieces as stated by another reviewer. The center(speaker and center portion), the cone, and also separate, the back of cone attached to mounting bracket.The way this junk is designed, you have the bracket bolted to the back portion of the cone. A screw goes through the back portion and screws into the speaker magnet, and the speaker/internal center holds the cone against the backing section. Well, its WEAK point is on the plastic by the screw head. It was broken off. They dont mate flat together, theres a gap. This gap allowed too much pressure and the center of backing cap broke.Tried super glueing it. Same results, it breaks again. I will be going to the store to track down a longer screw and big washer, this will work for sure. Stress distribution is the key.Sounds 3/5 but i didnt expect more. Smaller than I was expecting. Cheap speaker to wire connection.
Base on the high reviews on Amazon and Cnet, I was excited to get one. Amazon shipped the product super fast. Plugged in the HDMI cable to my 2007 Panasonic plasma, adjusted the player settings, nothing looked better. Noticable was the sound. Sound is way better than the normal dvd player. So I bought the Panasonic upconverter for $100 and the graphic is acceptable than this Oppo 891. Good luck. Hope you have better luck than I did.
I used it for my travel to NYC and Boston during the past 4 days. It helped me get to places but I only give it 2 out of 5 point because it's supposed to do better.The worst thing with it is it doesn't direct you when you are on "unhighlighted" roads, which you're frequently on when you make stops. You have to find your way to the highlighted ways. I don't like it.Also, it often got confused in cities and gave wrong direction because it didn't know which road I were on.Another reminder, don't trust the dining places it provides, so outdated.It's an OK device but you can expect better. Even the gps system in my cell phone can do better.
unfortunately i am way past the return window, but if it will prevent others making the same mistake....this battery does not fit into the AT&T 5840 base station, back-up battery slot. The slide out battery compartment will not close with this battery in it, so it is a little too deep. It will fit into a handset though, i just tried it.
I have bought this mp3 to be use in my car and home stereo. It is small but it does not fit in a pocket; Also it is a little heavy. The day I recived it, I have started to charge it and at the same time to move my music to it. Then by accident, I unpluged it from the power. The consequences were very bad. It stopped working. It could not access the hard drive. I am not at the US to return it so I hire somebody to fix it. He had to format the hard drive again and to repair a small pin that makes contact with the battery. Now it is working but sometimes it stop working and I have to reset it every time at least once per day. Also It does not organize your songs on the hard drive so it is a mess and If you have a large collection of songs. it will be very boring. The letter case is not very nice. The only good things are the capacity the speed to change songs and the Super screen very nice. (...)
Garmin do not make this any more. All the European maps have been combimed into a single CD package.
It works great except that it doesn't work at all with the Scientific Atlanta HD DVR box as promised. Since that was mainly what I bought it for, I returned it. Amazon, as always, gets 5 stars for their easy-to-use return policy.
After installing the new battery in my APC unit, I let it charge.Two days later I came home and found the fault light blinking. Iconnected to the unit with the apc software and is said thebatter had an internal fault....Bummer.
I bought this product about a week and a half or two weeks ago and it still has not come! It is past the day they said would be the latest possible day for delivery, but still no show! I am very disappointed.
The product arrived in a nice box. Leather looks okay. The only problem was it just didn't fit my Nikon Coolpix.
I bought these headphones about a month ago, and they're now broken. I don't know if I was treating them too harshly or what, but I need more sturdy headphones. The cord was also way too long and annoying (I had to wrap it with a bread tie).
[Firmware] BEFW11S4 - Filed BBB complaint - Linksys sucksI'm done, put a fork in me. I have been running the BEFW11S4 sucessfully for months on firmware version 1.47.x which I downloaded from dslreports.com. I have started to use MSN Messenger to stay in touch with my the family and it is flaky at best because this old firmware does not contain the fixes I need. I contacted support today and was told, I have tried everything, sorry. Well #$%$#$ Linksys. I will never buy another LINKSYS product as long as I live. I filed a complaint on the better business bureaus website, and I encourage everyone to do the same. www.bbb.org Let your complaints be heard. I am also considering a class action lawsuit against Linksys, anyone interested? Here is my message from their helpdesk:Enriquez, Clarenz: i think you already tried everything to make it work. Enriquez, Clarenz: i'm really sorry about that.
great product ..... WHEN IT WORKSI got this thing to cool my laptop when it was $10 after rebate but now after using it there are loads of problems with it. The major flaw with this unit is how flimsy the power port is on this why they used this design is beyond me, would it really have hurt to tether it on the pad. They made the hole that it goes into way too big and the connector too small which makes the pin able to be jostled and break easily. I am going to rma it but unfortunately they will only give you the same product with the same design flaw and when you rma it YOU HAVE TO PAY SHIPPING.
I attempted, with my computer savvy partner, to use this headset with my recently purchased Dragon software. After 45 minutes of trying to start the &#34;learning curve&#34;, we gave up. I have since purchased a wireless headset elsewhere. I didnt return it because I threw away the original box, but it is either a terrible product or a lemon.
I'm starting to think that the perfect portable CD/MP3 just doesn't exist. Or, if it does, I just can't find it. The in-dash CD player in my car broke so for the six months or so I've been using an iPod but I want to have the capability to listen to an actual CD once in a while rather than navigate 90 million iPod menus.This CD player couldn't have been a bigger failure. If literally all you care about is having an mp3 of some description in your car, I guess it's not so bad, but if you have "unreasonable" standards like expecting the player to "remember" your preferred volume level or, for that matter, where you left off on a CD when you cut the engine, you'll want to look elsewhere. Frankly, I don't think it's much to ask in this day and age for a CD player to not start over at the beginning of a CD every time you turn the engine on, but maybe I'm the one with mixed up priorities.The remote control is okay I guess. I'm not nuts about the idea of a rotary-style remote control but you can't really argue about the convenience of being able to jump from one directory to the next (either forward or backward) at the twist of a knob. That being said, volume control on the remote might've alleviated my complaint about the preferred volume levels somewhat. I can appreciate that Sony doesn't want audio distortion but (1) it irritates me when companies try to do my thinking for me (2) most of us aren't hardcore audiophiles because we're buying this stupid player, which should immediately lower the bar for their expectations and (3) we're listening to music in a car... so compromises *must* be made.Also, there seems to be some sort of technical issue with the player in that it doesn't react well to, I think, wi-fi hotspots. When I drove down a particular highly trafficked road here in Houston, I passed through an area that drove the player haywire. The only thing that I can think of is that the nearby Starbuck's has free Internet and that drives the playback berserk. Skips, pops, distortion and other oddities popped up constantly. Thanks to Sony's stupid idea of making me restart the player everytime I turn it on, I was able to test the CD player in other parts of town and noticed that playback was smooth and basically perfect by comparison (unless you consider my previous gripe concerning the volume levels).If other people have experienced better results with the player my hat is off, but I'll be returning this player posthaste and strongly recommend you keep looking until you find a decent player. If you do, feel free to give me a shout at thecolorsblend123A at yahoo456B dot com789C (delete the numbers and capital letters) and let me know. Believe you me, I'll be happy to hear from you.So disgusted am I with this player that I didn't bother with Sony's proprietary ATRAC junk so I've got no opinion on that aspect of the player's functionality.
I have been a fan of magellan for year's, but it look's like you CAN'T GET T TOGETHER on this streets &amp; topo . I have tryed my friends Meridian my OLD gps 2000 work's better than that, was going to but one but I'll wait till you guys GET IT TOGETHER { I hope }before i buy one . Hope to see you back on top soon PS Hope your CEO gets wind of this
It's a wasted piece of junk. It never worked right and is too bulky and downright dumb! I feel ripped off.After a year of it constantly failing, I smashed it to pieces and canceled my subscription to this unit! Been happy ever since!
JUNK DO NOT BUY!!!!!The monitor has an internal power supply that becomes defective before 2ys. The screen is blank, does not show a picture and will not shut off using the power button. I believe this product is a fire issue and hopefully if enough people complain will be recalled. It will over heat unless you unplug it.RESEARCH AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THIS PRODUCT IS AND WILL BECOME DEFECTIVE BETWEEN 12 MONTHS-24 MONTHS.THIS MONITOR IS A WASTE OF MONEY. BUY FROM A COMPANY THAT WILL STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCT. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME CHECK THE INTERNET FOR REVIEWS OF THE PRODUCT AFTER A YEAR.I purchased this Gateway HD Monitor about 14 months ago. It's a good product UNTIL its stops working after a year. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. JUNK. Gateway does not stand behind their products. This company would rather you purchase another expensive model than repair it. Little did I know,until mine stopped working. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!! THIS MONITOR ONLY HAS A 1 YEAR WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEMS. MOST MONITORS OFFER A 3 YEAR WARRANTY.GATEWAY DOES NOT. THIS SHOULD BE A HINT TO BUYERS DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I WISH I HAD KNOWN THIS BEFORE I PURCHASED. BECAUSE I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THIS MONITOR. GATEWAY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AWFUL. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THEIR PRODUCTS. BELIEVE THE REVIEWS THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND ANYTHING..THEY ONLY WANT THE MONEY. DON'T GIVE THEM YOURS, LIKE I GAVE THEM MINE.
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 did not like this product. I was trying to transfer data from one computer to another one. I read the instructions. I did all that I was supposed to and it still did not work. It is not a user friendly thing.
We bought 2 of these about a year ago and have loved them. They've been handled by our 7 and 11 year olds, in and out of cars, airplanes, and all around the house. They have worked great up til recently.One is still fine, but the power connection on the other one has gotten loose. The power cuts out when the cord is moved slightly, but it has even cut out when the player was stable on a flat surface.Then a few days ago the screen stopped working. It's just gray. I got online hoping to find some warranty information, but instead found all of these reviews that say I'm not alone in this, and there's nothing to do but pitch it.Fortunately, both these problems are on the same unit, and the other one is still going. For now!***UPDATE*** July 28, 2007. The second DVD player stopped working too (BUT wait!!). It had been in our car for a month, and when we tried to turn it on a few days ago, the screen was just gray. We thought the heat from the closed up car damaged it, or it just went out like our other one.Last night I fiddled with both of them, hoping something would jar them to work again. I couldn't bear to throw them away! I even forced the optical laser part back and forth!I was about to give up when I toggled the A/V in/out switch for gee whiz and the player CAME ON!! I thought it was too good to be true, but it works!Then I tried the other DVD player, still a gray screen, no spinning sound of the DVD. I held my breath, toggled the A/V switch to "out" and IT WORKED TOO. I can hardly believe it was just a matter of the switch being set to "in" rather than "out!" How dumb can we be?? And I can't believe I didn't ruin them by forcing the laser around! And I can't believe I was *this* close to throwing them away. Here's hoping they keep working... and I hope this review can "save" someone else's seemingly broken player from the trash. Check that switch!***EDIT, added December 8, 2007***We've had these 2 DVD players for almost 2 years now and they are still both working (even after thinking they were both broken!).
Do not buy the NEW d70s for over $2000. Although a good camera, it is years old and newer, better Nikons are available for less.
I wanted to connect my desktop (which has only VGA video output) to my LCD High Def. TV. From Desktop back, I connected my monitor and my TV by VGA split (Y) cable and this cable; but it did not work. I did not get any picture on tv, when I connected this cable to tv's RGB input (of course, other end was connected to split VGA's end.).I would appreciate if somebody, or this cable manufacturer/supplier tells me why it did not work or helps me by suggesting how it will work?
This garage door alarm works, but wont shut off when the door is closed . Tech support wont answer your calls for help. Update, tech support did return my phone call and told me I could send the unit in to them for repair at my exspence. Thanks but no Thanks SKY LINE. Do Not buy this defective product. Buyer BEWARE. Amazon did replace it once but the second one does the same thing.
terrible sound quality and breaks to easy barely, lasted a day. worst headphones anyone can ever get
I recently lost my rubber piece from my phillips in ear earphones, and instead of buying a new pair i bought this set. It came a few days later and i came to realize, the rubber was cheaply made and very flimsy. It didn't fit in my ears as it kept dropping out because the rubber isn't sturdy enough to hold. Can't complain much cause its already such a cheap price, but if you want a better quality rubber ear piece, don't get these.
This ink jet cartridge arrived in the old style packaging not matching the picture and thus suggesting that the vendor is selling new old stock. It cannot be returned successfully because the fine print says that this is sold by an outside vendor so I'm out the price I paid on this ink jet cartridge - so much for saving money on Amazon.
I'm wondering why Bose has not responded to the many complaints about the faulty CD changer? I was poised to purchase this product until I read all the negative reviews. Thanks Amazon reviewers for saving me from making a big mistake. (Very disappointed in Bose for not addressing a very widespread problem...bad business practice)
This is the 3rd Kodak camera that I have owned and it will probably be my last. In the last 8 years I have had a 1MP, 3MP, and this 5MP. I mostly make 4x6 prints of my pictures and the 3MP that I have had for the last 2 years takes far better pictures than my Z7590. Yes, the file is larger and is clearer if you blow it up on the monitor, but the pictures are too soft and not as sharp as other cameras. The electronic viewfinder is kind of difficult to use as the light changes when you are moving it around. It takes about 1-2 seconds to recover so that a usable image can be seen. My last big complaint is the focusing. It takes about 2-3 seconds for the camera to focus most of the time with a buzzing sound the entire time. About 10% of the time it can't even achieve a focus (mainly at a high zoom) and a red light comes on to tell you that it's not right. I took more out of focus pictures on my vacation last week than I took in 2 years with my previous camera. I would also get something with image stabilization next time.
Whatever happened to Sony being the best? Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. Here are some of the problems I encoutered:(1)I went to finalize a disc and after it completed the process, I got a message that the finalizing failed.(2) I had put a brand new disc ( a Sony brand at that) where the disc kept spinning and spinning until finally the message appears "insert disc".(3) I had another error stating that it could not read the power source coming from the computer.Luckily I borrowed this drive and did not shell out the cash. What a huge disappointment.I would not recommend this product at all.
I had the same problem as a previous reviewer Matty. After a few mounts and unmounts the battery terminal pulled out rendering it useless. I would not recommend this item to anyone.
When I first purchased the Panasonic DMR-E20, its performance was excellent. Picture quality was outstanding. The only negative comment at this time was the &quot;way over complicated switch actions required&quot; for different functions and the silly joy stick on the remote control. But soon, the switch actions became second nature and all was well. For awhile. When the unit was three months old, I discovered it would no longer play RAM discs I recorded on this unit. When I questioned Panasonic tech support on this, I never received a reply. Thinking it was a flaw with RAM discs, I switched to DVD-R discs. At five months, the unit would no longer record on those either. The unit just shuts off with no error code. Still have not receive a reply from Panasonic tech support. Last night, I ran a complaint report on this unit and discovered this is a common read failure with the DMR-E20. The unit is still under warranty and I'm sending it back for repair/replacement. I understand that DVD recorders are new and I expected some bugs with the new machines. What I didn't expect was the lack of support or answers from Panasonic. Due to this, I can not recommend the Panasonic DMR-E20 as a good buy. 2 stars, buy at your own risk.
I bought these headphones to replace a pair Labtec LT-835s which I'd been using for five years. I am not an audiophile by any means, but the audio quality of these headphones does not meet my expectations. They sound kind of -- echo-y, I guess. Plus, the earcups are too small and the whole unit grips the head much too hard. These factors combine to make it a pain to use the TD-80 for more than 15 minutes at a time.The per-ear volume control sounds interesting (and even useful) but is not well implemented. The position and looseness of the dials makes it easy to jog one while you are putting them on or taking them off, throwing the L-R balance out-of-whack.I'm sending them back.
Came back to grumble a little bit about the company not the product. The product is cheaper on orions website as I type ethis. I contacted orion within a few days of receiving the unit to ask if they could do anything about the $44 difference in price between what they sell the unit for on Amazon and what they had marked the unit down to the day after I purchased it. I was told zip, nada, nothing they could or would be willing to do. To think I was actually on the site to buy the $170 accessory pack and I find they charge so much less to buy it direct from the site. Good product, bad company or at least poorly trained at customer service.======================================================================================================================I have owned the scope now for roughly 1 week and I must say I love it. I am already planning on buying the accessory packs and almost all the fun toys Orion offers. I was lured in simply based on the reviews but now without a doubt I know why the reviews were so high. I have not made any contact with the company yet but should the day come I can only hope the customer service is as high as everyone claims it is, with a review rating this high they are definitely doing something right.Orion, you rock it!Ryan
When I first installed my Sony SLV-D350P, I noticed many of the same problems as noted by the reviewers of the D300P and D500P. That is, I'd get error messages saying it couldn't play most of my DVDs, and those DVDs that would play would skip or hang on one image every few seconds.In trying to figure out what was the problem, I unhooked it from my home-theater amplifier, put it on a workbench, and connected it directly to my little bedroom TV. Lo &amp; behold, it worked fine! (That is, it miraculously started playing all my DVDs, VCDs, music CDs, etc. without a single hiccup.)After several hours of trial &amp; error, I finally convinced myself that the unit is built with fairly poor electrical shielding. So, if I mount it on my AV rack anywhere near my home-theater amplifier, it goes right back to chocking on my DVDs. But if I mount it far from my amplifier and only next to components with fairly little electrical wiring (right now it's with my cable box and TiVo), I experience no problems.I've only had the unit for a week, so I can't comment yet on whether I like or dislike any of its features. Other reviews of the D300P and D500P have complained about the remote -- since I use my home-theater's remote to control all my components, I can't comment on the Sony remote since I never use it.
I have generally had nothing but good things to say about Netgear products: good value, good specs and good performance.The EA101 flies in the face of all my past good experiences.I was upgrading 2 ageing Dell Optiplexes (which only had 3 slots) to USB. Out with the old network card, in with a Xircom USB card and an EA101 on both machines. Machine number 1 up and running fine. Machine number 2 up and running fine... but what's this? Machine 1 has fallen off the network. Unplug EA101. Plug it back in. Machine 1 back online! ...but where's machine 2? Yep, you've guessed it - gone again. As I've (tried) to use them, other flakinesses have become evident. Why does an EA101-equipped machine fall off the network when I'm trying to pull a file onto it when I can push the same file successfully from the remote machine?Who knows? - certainly not tech support.Give this one a miss, IMHO.
Product may seem good, but I'm disappointed in not getting a TV included. Now upon looking at discription of product, it says TV audio. I'm not sure what TV audio is, but I'll use the product as some gift.If you could provide me with information on what is "TV audio"?Thank You Don Snellenberger...
This is one of the most disappointing purchases I have ever made. The earphones sound like crap companied to my $30 Sony earphones. For over one hundred dollars I expected much better, my biggest gripe is the bass or the lack of. Do your self a favor and buy something else.
Oh my god. My 3rd DVR-112 in 6 months is dying. After the stock DVD drive that came with my Macintosh G5 died (which lasted for 2 years and nearly a thousand DVD burns), I had to get this model as a replacement. It seems impossible to find another model these days. Any suggestions out there? These are horrible. I don't know what's going on with DVD recorders these days...it's like a conspiracy.All 3 of these that I've had will not record to any blank disc with a gray coating on top for some reason, and it errors out on approximately 25% of the disc brand that I can get it to work with (only Memorex). Any other disc brand and it gets to about 95% of the burn done then errors out.Amazon should not be selling these. Do I smell a class-action lawsuit in the offing?
This book is suitable for a relatively small group of folks who perhaps have been to this shop and would like to know the story of the people who work there. The amount of recipes in this book is very small compared to the amount of pages devoted to the people who own/work/etc. in the shop. If you're looking for tea-related recipes, look elsewhere.
The tuning dial is too rough grain; it is hard to fine-tune a station. Additionally even for FM signals broadcast nearby the reception is very sketchy; fine one minute then with a slight change of position it goes to near complete static. Virtually useless device.
I bought two equivalent batteries, as backups and they worked well... for a short while, after a few months of usage I could not get more than 20 pictures out of a battery even without using flash. What a waste of money, but mostly time and picturesThey don't hold the charge for a long time and don't last. My original canon 2 years old now still works flawlessly
This review is not for this product specifically, but more on the quality of Raynox products themselves. I have included below the transcript from a series of e-mails between Raynox and myself. This is unedited, exactly as the exchange went. Needless to say, I am very unhappy with their product and their customer service, and I will never buy another one of their items. I offer my experience only to help others avoid a waste of money. Read my story and make up your own mind. But, at the very least, take careful consideration before buying one of their products. The one positive thing I will say about Raynox is that they DID respond to me in a very timely fashion, their first response was within 45 minutes of my e-mail. I just wish the content of the response would have been as pleasing as it's speed.Me:Within the past year, I have purchased two Raynox lenses for my Sony Mini-DV camcorder. I purchased the DVR-3000, for $120.45, and the DVR-5000, for $49.95. To say that I have been disappointed with theseproducts is an understatement. With the DVR-5000, the wide-angle lens, when I was zoomed-out completely, there was severe vignetting, and when zoomed in, the only clear part of the image was the very center.Everything else was distorted and fuzzy. I put the DVR-5000 in my closet and purchased a competitor's lens, as I was already out of my 30 days since my purchase. Unfortunately, I did not need the DVR-3000for several months. This past weekend, I used it at the San Diego Chargers football game to take 73 digital stills. These images looked fine on my LCD screen, but when I got home and downloaded them to my computer, I found the exact same problem that I had had with the other lens. But, this is a telephoto, I'm SUPPOSED to be able to zoom in. The images were all fuzzy and distorted, except for the very center.These images are absolutely useless to me and have proven that I wasted almost $200 on Raynox product. Now, I have to purchase a competitor's lens, for a lot more money, and I am unable to do that at thistime. Therefore, not only am I out of my original investment, but I am losing business, as I am a professional videographer. I wanted to give Raynox an opportunity to correct this. Please have someone contact me by e- mail or phone.Raynox:I do not know what camera model you used but DVR-5000 is a standard quality wide-angle lens and like every conversion there is no " Perfect matching" for some camera models. The DVR-5000 works perfect.I would suggest HD-5000PRO for present mini-DV camcorders. The DVR-3000 is not designed for digital stills and the quality is up to standard TV screen resolution.Me:I am currently using the Sony DCR-PC330. Now, my bigger complaint is with the DVR-3000. What am I supposed to do if my video is also fuzzy? It's not just the digital stills, and it's not a resolution problem. It's that the entire image is fuzzy and also has some color distortion.Raynox:Again, there are no "Perfect Matching" for some camera models.Me:Ok, I am just trying to understand this. The lens fits physically perfectly to my camera, without an adapter. What do you mean by "perfect matching" and how can I tell if that's the problem?Raynox:The DVR-3000 is long discontinued . The camcorder you are using is over 3 megapixels and not recommended to use such a lens .Me:Well, I can't say that I am exactly happy with Raynox's answer. You have basically said that the lens is not of a high enough quality to operate with my resolution, and we're only talking 3 megapixel here. I would still have to say that I will never buy another Raynox product. The fact remains that I now have to spend $250 on another lens and basically throw away the $120 Raynox lens I have already purchased.
This camera is a complete waste of money. We have not been able to shoot off one role of film before the battery goes dead. We have gone through three batteries already on only 2 1/2 rolls of film! At over $6 each this is a crock! Don't waste your money.
I bought a factory-refurbished one of these based on excellent reviews in several places. I wanted it for photo editing on a limited budget. I especially wanted a 4:3 aspect screen because that's the best for most photos. This seemed to be just what I wanted.Now I've disconnected it and reinstalled my dependable 15 incher. Many times over the past few months, the monitor does what I can only describe as "flashing". This happens unpredictably and not continuously.It's blinding and a bit scary but I usually have to continue what I was doing or lose it. (Also the Natural Color feature doesn't want to work on my Dell for no particular reason.)
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 was really pleased with this camera for about an hour. That is, until I compared the picture quality with my old 2 mega pixel Canon Elph. I was amazed, the pictures from the S40 (with the max resolution) were distinctly worse than those from camera with lower resolution. Just goes to show, its not just the pixel count that maters. What's the point in a 4 mega pixel camera if all you get is a really well defined bad picture. Needless to say the camera went back the next day. I'm sticking with Canon for my next camera.
This would have been exactly what I needed to control my case fan but it did nothing at all. I even tried buying the same controller from a different retailer and it did not work either. I tried it on my CPU fan and it had no effect. It should be plug-n-play according to the directions on the back of the package so I don't know if I am doing something wrong or not. Other than that I like the design; the cord is very long and was able to reach from the front of my computer to the back so that I could have the controller on the outside of the case. Hope others have better luck with it...
I replaced my older APC Backup with a new bigger one. I had over 40 minutes backup time to shut down with my old one. With the new one, I only had 6 minutes. Took it back and got another one, with the same results - Only 6 minutes!So I bought a this new battery and guess what? ONLY 6 MINUTES. They must be making the batteries differently and yes it is the right one. Same numbers and size (APC RBC17).They have taking out a lot of backup time that I would use in a blackout.I would never buy an APC product again....
The Colorado Map series does not display the same detail as a real 1/24000 official USGS map. I wonder which Colorado maps that National Geographic scanned? Hopefully I might be able to use the GPS and way points with my Garmin GPS 72, however the software setup does not list the Garmin GPS 72. I must have received last years version.
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 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.
The iGo websitre is wrong, and these people do not have a compatible tip for the dell latitude series notebooks. Customer service was horrible. I pitty people that have to deal with this company. At least I got out early.
I purchased this product a couple of weeks ago and I am returning it.THE GOOD: Excellent features, great UI and very user-friendly.THE BAD: The map database is horrible.I live in Silicon Valley. I live in a small town in the suburbs but the population is close to 90,000. I work in San Jose in the middle of a very busy but not too dense area full of big name businesses. TomTom doesn't know how to get to my house or my office. It instructs me to get off the freeway 2 exits too early to get to work. When I ignore that recommendation and take the exit that is very close to my office, it has me taking an extremely difficult route. It also thinks that my office is 250 yards east of where it actually is. Coming home, it has me getting off the right exit but has me making a right off the freeway instead of a left. This sends me a mile in the wrong direction and adds about 2 miles to my drive home. Luckily I know how to get to my home and office. :)I'm finding a lot of directions to be really bad so far.What's really bad is that it doesn't learn. I can take a faster route a hundred times and it won't make adjustments. It is possible to make changes to the map but you can only really add things like blocks in the road or let it know that you can only make a right on a street and not a left.I downloaded an update and there has been no changes. Even San Francisco has a ton of errors and holes in its database.In truth, I could stick with this device and eventually it will have better data. I remember the early days of Mapquest and Yahoo maps to be extremely inaccurate and now they are dead on 99% of the time. But TomTom has been around for a long time and their data should be a LOT more accurate than it is. If I want to make a customer appointment on time, it would be wise for me to look it up on Google maps first just in case TomTom is again wrong.
I tried to rate it as ZERO stars but I'm forced to give it the undeserved single star.Oh my goodness. I should have visited the review forums before buying this overpriced miserable piece of junk.The quality of the materials is well below what you might expect of a $300 device (valued at $500 by Meade). Without exaggeration, I must tell you that I have seen happy meal prizes of better construction and made of better materials. The resolution of the video screen when viewing the skymap is comparable to images produced by an Atari 2600. (for those of you who may have just crawled out from under a rock...the Atari 2600 was a video game system produced in the late 70s...yes the skymap is rivaled by technology of 30 years ago)It is completely worthless as an educational tool. When I first pulled it out of the box I pointed at Polaris...bing, it told me all about Polaris. Then I directed it towards the stars of Cygnus...bong, it got every one of them wrong (a very jumpy screen that is always about 5 degrees off of what I am pointing at).Frustrated, I made a list of accurate readings...out of twenty-five visible stars, my Mysky named two correctly (and I held that thing as steady as can reasonable be expected of a human being). I then tried the 'goto' function. This is where you pick an object from a list and the mySky directs you to it with arrows and a crosshair. When you point the device close to the object the crosshair appears. I think the crosshair is supposed to represent the position of the object, but it keeps jumping around on the screen. Choose something like Deneb and point the mySky in the general direction of Cygnus and the crosshair bee-bops around the image of the constellation on the screen as if Deneb is not fixed relative to the constellation. Unless you were asking the device to find the Moon, I doubt an amateur could learn anything about location of celestial objects from this device. I you don't already know the layout of the night sky do NOT expect this device to help you. Considering the materials are utterly & unbelievably cheap and the functions are accurate less than 10% of time, why does Meade say that this thing is valued at 500 dollars? I know that they are currently selling for $300, but think of what you can get for $300. One electronic gadget that comes to mind is a new 3G iphone ($299). Have you seen the functionality of that thing! I know they have two wildly different functions but...one is an electronic gadget with lights, video screen, and buttons and the other is an electronic gadget with lights, video screen, and buttons. One is a multifunctional device and one is dedicated to identifying celestial objects. One works amazingly well in performing its multifunctions and the other cannot adequately perform its singular purpose.I really would like to know what the magazine reviewers for this device received for their favorable reviews. Either the reviewers are simpleminded morons who are easily impressed by flashing red lights or their reviews are easily bought.Good Grief. Do not waste your money on this thing. It is a worthless piece of junk.
I purchased a VM1b to mount an Olevia Syntax 30" LCD HDTV weighing 40 lb. Although the Sanus website states that this mount will hold a TV up to 50 lb, it was impossible at first to set the tilt angle. This problem was resolved by calling Sanus Customer Service - a few adjustments were made, including use of the knob replacement bolt.
Never charged the iPod - sat all day and nothing! It went to file 13...
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.
Lots of problems here:1. The support pads on the bottom of the mouse are too big and too soft. This causes the mouse to stick to the desk surface as you use it. The mouse pointer jumps due to the stiction. The pads need to be smaller and harder material.2. The mouse wheel is sloppy. The mouse button doesn't work well. The click happens at too deep a level and is not consistent. No detent on mouse wheel.3. The MS Mouse software caused my synaptics touch pad to stop working. I had to uninstall it to get my touch pad back.All I can say is- Microsoft, What were you thinking?This product really makes me rethink getting other Microsoft hardware in the future.
The sole reason I purchased this item is because it played AVI files from SD cards and USB flash drives and was DivX compatible. The description and all the reviews boast about how *nifty* this USB/SD feature is, however, none of them tell you the QUALITY of the movies playing from these sources.I loaded several movies onto a USB flash drive and also an SD card and tested them both. When playing high-quality AVIs, the video is horrible. All moving objects are very blocky and digitized looking, like the processor or graphics card can't keep up. However, low quality AVIs (cartoons, etc) play beautifully. Too bad I didn't buy this for watching cartoons :(Just to be sure, I popped both the flashdrive and the SD card into my laptop and tried them there as well...directly from the flashdrive/card, not my HD. They both played beautifully. I even tried the SD card in my PDA and that played beautifully too. That's three different players and four different movies, and only the Coby player had this problem.I actually love everything ELSE about this player. But I had to give it 1 star because I bought it for one specific purpose and that feature is useless to me. I'm going to be returning it.If you're buying it for playing DVD disks or music, or watching very low quality AVI files (cartoons, etc) via USB or SD, then I highly recommend this player.But if you're looking for something to play high-quality AVI's (most movies) via USB or SD, then this is not the one you want.
While this product is very affordable, it magnifies only about a third of the image and blurs the rest. You also have to move around to find the part you want, and then stay steady to capture it. This can be a bit frustrating if your taking multiple images in a flower conservatory with lots of people. Your eyes will get buggy. I think it helps to shoot with a soft focus flash to bring out detail, and in RAW, of course. Even still, with the image I posted (red leaf with water drops), I wasn't completely satisfied even after some tweaking in Lightroom 4 and Color Efex Pro. It might be a good practice macro lens for some, but if you want quality, go far the better attachment.
Flimsy feel to the toggle switch. I bought it for the line-in recording capabilities, however the connector is too big for the connection on my stereo. The previous reviewer mentioned firmware issues causing problems when disconnecting from USB. This is what happened to mine; I am unable to reset it or fix it. There is a list of items on the screen including reboot, reload firmware (which erases what is installed, but then seems to provide no way to reload). I'm returning it, and will stick with my Sandisk red 256 mg player. This one has very simple drag and drop capabilities through windows explorer, or easy sync with media player. the Zen isn't as easy to transfer music to, at least compared to the Sandisk.
This is a great, compact little reflector that I've carried with me virtually all of the time...infrequently used but you never know when you need a little kicker of light, principally on wildflower type shots (single blooms or tight clusters). The soft gold is quite universal and the white is for more subtle lighting. Good while it lasts.Do keep your receipt for warranty purposes. My reflector started shedding tiny silver specks at 3-4 years. Photoflex agreed that the serial# was within the warranty period and pics sent to them evidenced reflective surface failure but they HAD to have the receipt as evidence....received as gift from my son. Not a big deal for a $15 item, but the principle is bothersome. Worse, the discovery was made after handling the reflector AND the camera with specks not only all over my hands but over the camera as well. Can you imagine if I'd opened up the camera to change lenses, ie specks in the sensor chamber. I'll have to think real long and hard about whether I'd purchase, as I HAD intended, to get a replacement let alone larger, pricier versions. If I do, it will probably be another brand.
This scanner is faster &amp; quieter than the similar HP product I tried. HOWEVER, it does NOT scan at 42 bit color or 600 x 1200 dpi using the Paperport software provided. Visioneer tech support said I needed to use Adobe Photoshop (not included, of course) to scan. I tried that and it still scanned at 24 bits and 600 x 600 dpi. After 3 calls &amp; 1 email, Visioneer finally told me that it won't scan at the advertised levels with the Paperport software and that I needed to buy new software and/or consult another vender's tech support if I wanted to scan at 42 bit/600 x 1200!! It doesn't measure up with their provided software or even the gold-standard Photoshop 7. UNBELIEVABLE!!
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.
Given my good experience with the Harmony 890 and RF module, I decided to simplify my in-laws remote experience as they often forget how and when to use all the various remotes for their TV, DVD, and VHS machine.The setup went pretty quickly as I'd done it before on the 890. Set it up, tested, trained them, and then left. Later that day, get a call - can't turn off the TV. Go over and sure enough, doesn't work. RF icon doesn't come on. After some fiddling, finally remove the battery and reboot the 1000. This fixed the problem. Next day, stops working again. Another battery removal and reboot solves the problem. Next day fails again. This time I return it for replacement.Get the replacement, set it up and all is well for two days before the RF transmitter stops working again. Remove battery and reboot - starts working. Next day, stops again. That was enough - returned for refund.There is either a design or mfg problem here.
The worse technical aspect of this device is that it only records in wma (or Windows Media Audio format). MP3 is the standard and users should have that option even if the manufacturer prefers another format. It also suffers from a reliability problem as well.We enjoyed the ease of use so much that we bought about 5 of them for our reporters, various WS3xx models. While they functioned well for about a year, all of them after about a year started having issues with corrupting audio files. We tried lots of things to fix them, reformatting, etc. but the problems persisted. It would record fine, but then you couldn't transfer the file off of the device, nor could you play it back completely. After losing a couple of irreplaceable interviews, we finally had to purchase another brand. Of course none of them are covered under warranty, so this seems like typical planned failure by manufacturers, which is why I can't recommend this device to anyone who cares about a device that has longevity and security of your audio files in mind.I suggest purchasing another brand, although be careful with Sony, as some of their products require you to install software to access the audio, and the software is only compatible with certain operating systems, not mac-friendly, nor 64-bit friendly.We now use the Zoom H4n, which blows them all away in every way, except its price and size. But you get what you pay for. Good luck.
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!
When i first got my sansa in july it was about the only thing around so i had to get it. Its an alright case but theres no screen protection or armband or belt clip atachment. i would say invest 5 more dollars into a better product.
I found the samsung T9 to be qa fantastic player and decided I needed a case.This is pretty much the only one made for it so I purchased...I received it today having visions of going to the gym with my new player on my arm...I put the case on the player. It fits the player really tight...TOO TIGHT. It presses in all the buttons on the side together and it makes the player either constantly turn on and off or makes the player unresponsive to all button presses because all the buttons are pressed at once! You also cant cut out the part of the case that fits over the buttons because it holds the case together! What a piece of s*** this is. Does anyone at Belkin test anything before it goes out the door or are they paying 10 year olds 5 cents an hour overseas to make these ? Absolute useless garbage. I intend to return immediately. Get a clue Belkin.
Smart Strip SCG4 failed after a short while. When it switched on it would just buzz. Also, before it failed it was nearly impossible to set the adjustment so that it would switch on and off when I turned on/off the laptop connected to the control outlet. With the short life of the product, I'm sure I never saved the cost of the outlet strip in electricity savings.
Although Cleveland, Ohio was listed as a city with traffic coverage, this TrafficKit does not provide results in Cleveland, where I live. It constantly reports 'no traffic incidents to report', even when you are stuck in traffic. PS - I took same GPS and TrafficKit to Portland, Oregon to use in a rental car on vacation. It worked there.
I have had problems with this router since I opened the package. I called the Linksys &quot;customer service&quot; line before buying to check a few things - I got a quick response and assurances that the router would serve my needs.AFTER buying, customer service was not to be had. When you call in, you press a differnet number than for new buyers, you get put on hold for a long time, then someone comes on to tell you that they will take your number and have a tech person call back. THEY NEVER CALL BACK. I left three such call-back requests over the span of two weeks. Several weeks later I got lucky and got through to tech - but they could not answer my question and were very rude.In addition to very offensive customer disservice, the Linksys router seems to not be handle two computers' simultaneous use of the DSL connection for an extended period (&gt;1/2 hour)- isn't that why you buy it?
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.
I hooked up the acoustimass speakers to Harman Kardon AVR 154 receiver. If you are into audio, you will know that although this receiver is not very powerful, the sound quality it delivers is excellent.Purpose: My purpose in purchasing this system was two folds: Music and movies.Setup: Setting up this system is a breeze. All cables are color coded and there's plenty of it (20 ft for the front speakers and 50 ft for the rear or surround speakers). All you have to remember is that all the cables first go into the module, and then one single cable (actually a set of 5 joined together) are connected to the receiver. I think this system was up and running within 20 minutes of me unpacking it.What's included: You will get 4 cube array (vertical) speakers, one center speaker (identical to the cube arrays, just horizontal) and one BOSE module which houses all the connections and the sub woofer.Sound Test: I own an IPOD touch and a PS3. I do own a cable box, but that is not ideal to check a $60 AIWA system, let alone a BOSE 5.1 speaker set. I connected my IPOD using an RCA cable and my PS3 using an optical cable.IPOD: This was an analogue audio test, and I knew that this system will not perform its best with this setup, but since this is how I listen to music, I had to perform this test. The bass was great. It sounded balanced and did not over power the other aspects of the song. The instruments sounded nice, if not great, and the initial impression was one of utter satisfaction with the sound quality. However, once I started playing a song where vocals were the focal point, the system really disappointed me. The voice of the artist was just not crisp or clear. When the bass module was allowed to contribute, the sound quality was decent, but a song where the bass module had very little to do, the system sounded almost like a boombox, which was really disappointing.PS3: I tested this system with Dark Knight's Blu Ray disc. I wanted Matrix, but Blockbuster didn't have it at time. I am sure a DVD would have done the trick, but since I own a Blu-Ray player, I thought it would be a great test. In the beginning when the Joker started killing all his compatriots during the Bank Heist, the system astounded me. Not only could you hear the sound, but feel it. Every gunshot, every bang was distinct, crisp and clear. It was like being in a theatre and I almost forgave BOSE for not giving me my vocals during the IPOD test. But then I heard the dialogue, and I ran into the same exact problem. You had to turn the volume up to hear the dialogue, but then it was too loud during the action sequences. I even tried turning the bass way down, but then for some unknown reason whatever clarity the dialogues had, disappeared. Then I tried playing an MP4 file from my PS3, which had the exact same problem. For some reason, this system has trouble with treble or highs. I know nothing about audio, but I know what sounds good, and for the amount of money I paid, this was not good.Troubleshooting: The room where I had placed the BOSE system is not very big. It is around 12x20 feet and I had placed three speakers on the tv stand and 2 right on the wall behind my sofa. I played for hours with changing the direction of the cube speakers individually and together. I also tried different sound settings (DOLBY, DTS, NEO etc) but the vocals and dialogues were just not there. In the end I just packed up the system and returned it.Conclusion: The system is barely ok for the movies, and horrible for music. I actually went to some independently owned audio stores and heard some other speakers. Before I bought BOSE, I hadn't even heard of companies like Mirage, Paradigm and KEF. I always assumed that BOSE was the best, but after buying the system realized that BOSE is the only one saying it. Even CNET doesn't have an expert review of this "excellent" system. I ended up buying KEF 2005.3 5.1 speaker system and couldn't be happier with it. The vocals are crystal clear, sound is crisp, and dialogues are powerful. The bass is great and does not interfere.IMHO, please go and listen for yourself to other systems before you buy BOSE. Ask the dealer if its at all possible to play BOSE and another comparable system next to each other. Try listening to the speakers without the bass module or the subwoofer. Take your favourite CD, IPOD or a DVD with you and listen to the system at low, medium and high volumes. Don't let the salesperson blast the manufacturer's CD or DVD in your face while you are standing 2 feet away from the speakers. It's just like singing in the shower, everyone sounds good.In the end, BOSE was really disappointing for a system that claims to be the best. I did some research and found out that BOSE sued Consumer Reports and eventually lost because Consumer Reports criticized one of its systems. Also the lack of expert reviews on the BOSE systems should be a clue that there is something fishy. To me BOSE is all marketing and not a good bang for your buck.Also go the AVS forums or any other audio video forums and read about BOSE and other speaker systems. You will be shocked as I was. And if you are a BOSE owner, and in love with the sound quality, I am very happy for you. I just couldn't spend that much money and not be happy with my system.
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.
They send the wrong part and then when confronted send the correct part but charge you for both even though it will cost more to send back than it cost.Avoid this company
I have an Archo Jukebox 20 and found it to be superb. I decided to upgrade to the 402 which tech support tells me has been out about 1 month.Buyers beware: the player would not synch to Windows Media player 10 with XP as the OS. I am not a novice to problem solving hardware and software. I spent many hours reading the material that came with the player, reading the .pdf online manual, downloading drivers, trying to email (any English speaking) tech support and calling tech support to be left in the eternal waiting phone line. I have yet to hear from tech support via email except for a canned reply from one of Archos many tech support countries.Today, I repeated the process. After 20+ minutes I reached tech support by phone. We repeated the processes I had tried. After 1 hour, of my phone time, I am told that it "might be" my 1.0 USB connection. I update the driver for my USB to no avail. So after about 7 hours of trying to work this easy to use player I am left with what to do. I have no certainity that it will work with another computer while my return of merchandise clock is ticking.You lose Archos; a once loyal customer. You put this player out before you developed your website to answer questions specific to the Gmini 402 e.g drivers, software; you don't advise potential customers of system requirements beyond Windows Media Player 10 and XP as an OS and your tech support is poor even if one is able to make contact.
I already had purchased a Coby CD player from you and like it. So, I ordered another one for my wife. It arrived and on arrival it made a noise rather than operating....and never did work from day one. So.... I sent it back immediately to Amazon Customer Service. Naturally......I received no response and doubt that I ever will get one.I never will order any electronic device directly from Amazon.Very dissapointed customer. I buy often on Amazon.PAUL GAUDETTE
How can they sell a computer and not include all parts needed to make it work -- where is the USB printer cable! It's late - stores are closed - and I'm stuck with a worthless piece of plastic next to my computer and documents I need to print. Give me a break HP! I guess the price of the printer is really $20 (for cable) more than advertised. Be aware!
When Harmony gets their firmware update worked out this remoteshould be great,but untill then it's useles.The remote will workfor 5 min then lockup. They did a update 11-02-07 that did not fixproblem. Level two tek.supp. says their should be new update bythe end of Nov.I put mine in the drawer and will wait for them toworkout the bugs.When this thing works it great!
Might be a good product, but my PC ran into problems when I tried to install software. Everthing seemed fine, then when the PC restarted, the system kept crashing. Finally, I had to remove the software and return the product. I think I'm going to buy a new computer with a DVD burner already installed. By the time I upgrade my PC to accept this external burner and factor in the $120 for the burner itself, I could spend a little more and have a new PC. Lesson: check the system requirements!
I bouht this battery and used it for 2 months and it doesn't work any more. It lasted a very short time!!!
i've just got into photography i don't know much but i'm sure that the green glare is not something that people may want on their pictures. these lenses are not something i would recommend. also i bought two of these specific lenses and one of them the glass rotates within the black casing and is really annoying. i will not be using these lenses.
I do not recommend this item in anycase, it has engineer problems, the quality of the picture is very poor and the sound is even lower ( like a 5 bucks radio ) .It is cheap, but there are a lot of other convenient product that work nice .avoid it!!! it is a rabbish ...
I have no idea why but it just stopped working. Maxtor wants me to send it back to them and then after 10 business days they will send me a new one, so between shipping and waiting time i will be out of a drive for three weeks minimum. I have tons of data on this thing so im not comfortable sending it to anyone. I'm gonna buy a buffalo linkstation instead
This DVD player has been nothing but trouble. It freezes up and skips constantly. I get the message bad disc all the time. It sometimes won't even play brand new DVD's right out of their packaging. My old philips DVD player plays everything this DVD player won't.Stay away.. stay far away from this POS.
One fact about this printer that is very poorly documented is that the ink cartridges expire and render the printer useless you replace them, no matter how much ink is left. If you are a home user and try to conserve color ink to dsave $$$, HP found a way to screw you anyway. The tech guy told me the expired ink would damage the printer. So sorry, B.S.!!! I threw my printer on the trash heap. Can you say Lexmark?
This product was very dissapointing. I bought it because I thought a Canon case would be the best choice for my Canon SD1000. First off, the case barely fits the camera inside, and once the camera is in, you can't close the case! It's ridiculous! There is no strap or string to hang on to either, and I don't think the case is really leather. Very dissapointing. I bought a cool little case at Target to replace this one & it has a strap and an inside pocket, all for the same price. Don't waste your money on this.
Liked it for a short while; liked that it's long and connects so you can't lose it. What I didn't like was that the tip has already come off and I can no longer use it less than a month after I purchased it.
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 owned this product for 6 months and although it usually got me from point A to point B it took forever to get satellite reception, which means you are either driving around lost or have to sit in your car for 5-10 minutes until you get a signal for it to calculate the route. After awhile my receiver stopped holding its charge so I had to constantly keep it plugged in, and my letters doubled on on "D" so I could not type in the letter "T". I exchanged it for the Magellan 1420 and it was MUCH faster, routed my drive immediately, and gave me more routing options such as fewer freeways, and more points of interest.
I got this unit because it fit my entertainment center. Great price, great picture. Sound was OK, but I was hooking it up to a home theater sound system anyway, so no big deal.After six weeks it developed a bright blue line from top to bottom any time a large red or orange object appeared on screen. Then the nightmares began. The seller refused a return for exchange, saying that all warranty claims had to go through the manufacturer. The manufacturer at first refused a return claiming that I must have damaged the unit. Then they agreed to a replacement but only if I shipped it back to them at my expense, they checked it out and confirmed the problem was not my fault (a four to six week process) and if it was determined defective, that I pay to have a new unit shipped back to me. The total for shipping both ways with required insurance would have exceeded what I paid for the TV, and even then, they still reserved the right to declare it was my fault and refuse replacement at any time during the process.Needless to say, the 55" I subsequently bought for my bar is *not* an Olevia.Addendum. A couple of years down the road and both the manufacturer of the TV and the retailer I bought it from are out of business. I'd like to think it was karma, but to be honest if they treated all their customers as they treated me, it was just a natural and expected business outcome.
I bought this cooling rack first and it worked really well at first. Within 6 months, it just started...not doing its job.-lint is really hard to get out after using air spray and tweezers.-the cord input area on the side starts to get loose and out of place fast so it was barely connected well-it doesn't have enough power in general if you use it for long hours, it never truly stayed cool, usually warm.Right now I use the cooler master notepal u2 notebook cooler with 2 fans. so much better, you can adjust your fans to where it heats up the most on your laptop.Good luck!
I have a dual boot system, and neither 98 or win 2000 like this card. I have tried everything to get it working. Has IRQ problems, for no apparent reason, I riped out all my cards and installed one by one, still nothing. Spend a little more, get a little more. I will post a follow up if Tech Support is able to help me. If you see no follow up by me, go with another card.
I received a bad copy from adorama.com today. I was really disappointed because I had great expectations from adorama.com..I'm sending it back today.
I never received the 2 Year Replacement Plan for the Pure Digital PSV-352 60 Minute Point-and-Shoot Camcorder (Purchased on 12/07/2006) I purchasde at the same time I purchased the Plan. Although I paid for it, it was never received.
I've had my share of bad products from Pinnacle, including compatibility problems and editing nightmares with Studio 8, and lack of support for their Express program.I have a P4/2.4Ghz/1GB RAM system, with half a terabyte of drive space on 7200 RPM drives. My USB 2.0 card is loaded properly.Connecting this product is easy, just install the software and hook it up.Once I got it programmed to the Cable TV feed, I noticed there was a several second delay between what was on the real TV and what's on my computer screen. I assumed it was something with the TV on Demand function, but I found there's no way to simply turn it off. Also, the video is jerky and drops a second's worth of frames several times per minute.The T-Rex multimedia converter left my VOB files out of synch by up to seven seconds at points. I converted from 8000 Mb/s DVD quality to AVI, then again the previous video to 4000 Mb/s DVD MPEG-2. Both times resulted in a massive synchronization problem.I'm going back to my ATI A-I-W.
After 3 months of use, this mouse completely stopped working. None of the buttons worked, mouse would hardly move on screen. I thought it was the batteries, so I swapped in brand new ones and again still did not work. Maybe that's why it was only $9.99 on sale, will be going in for warranty service.
I purchased a replacement for my original antec cooler after the connection kept failing. i had assumed this was due to my own errors of kind of haphazardly setting my laptop down without paying attention to how it was sitting on the usb cord. i bought a replacement about 6 months ago and this time, i paid very close attention to how i was setting my laptop down on the floor or wherever...and the cord's connection has failed again. it will randomly shut off, even while sitting on a desk without any movement on the laptop. i will be buying another cooling pad, NOT another one of these.
I have had 2 of these. After a few months the cardreader stopped working. The place where I bought it told me I would have to get repairs under warranty. After some back and forth emailing I sent the defective unit in to be repaired/replaced. After a few weeks I got a brand new replacement unit. After a few months the card reader on the second unit stopped working. It still works as a USB hub but this thing is definitely not worth the hassle. Cheap junk.
The sound is very good and is almost comfortable. However, between me and my roommate, we have gone through 8 pairs of these (I bought one he bought 3 the rest warranty replacement) they all break. the wire over the ear cracks no matter what you do. they all fail within 12 months. shure has 2 year warranty so they'll send you a new one the first time it breaks but the second time you'll be out of warranty and they want you to buy a new one.I would love to use shure but I am looking for a different brand now because I can't afford to spend >$100 on headphones every 10 months. if anyone has any recommendations drop in the comments. section.
I just got similiar one at dollar store for yes $1!!! Also, saw at Target for $1!!! Thought I would try the Good Karma thing and pass it along!!!
1. After reading the various reviews on the Stofen, I figured for the price--> I might as well check it out.2. Bottomline: this thing is a total waste of money (thankfully not that much). I'm able to get more balanced, well lit shots by simply using my flash, bouncing it off the ceiling compared to using the Stofen (at varying angles). What's interesting is that if anything, the Stofen seems to focus / concentrate the light as oppose to diffuse it (ie very strange). I'm assuming that if one wants diffused light that is better than bouncing one's flash off the walls, one probably needs to use the various more expensive and bulkier devices that the pros use (ie it's becoming clear as to why the pros use what they do... because they work).
It may be my Windows NT platform, or it may be Linksys support technicians who are pleasant but inept, but I've spent more than six hours trying to get my card working. Without luck. Plug-and-play operating systems like Windows XP may simplify installation. If you can't figure it out for yourself by reading the instructions, don't expect Linksys technicians to be able to do more than read the menu along with you one more time.
This cord was NOT what I thought it was going to be. It did not come with an audio cable, it looks NOTHING like the picture at all. It is a single black cord that connects to S-Video and RCA Video port. It is a 4-plug S-Video instead of a 7. As of right now, I'm extremely dissatisfied.
I purchased this item because of the price and other people reviews I was so wrong, item work for two days before it crash on me. Only one of the HDMI ports was working I couldn't access my DVD player nor my xbox 360. I returned the item the next day to amazon. I guess you get what you paid for.
Returned mine right away!Older models seem to be much better!Either get an older model or wait for a new model to come out!
If possible, this rating would be No Stars for unsatisfactory operation. (4.5 Stars when it did function properly) Going to exchange it at Radio Shack this morning. See my comment after RS exchanged the item - **** now.Camera froze up seven times during indoor shooting Christmas Day. Gift to my wife, opened at 0900. Took four pictures which looked great. Went to grandkids house at 1300. In the course of taking 48 images (no video, no sound attempted) the camera froze (locked-up) four times with the display window ON and frozen. It froze three times with the display blank. Each time the lens remained in the extended 'on' position. Pressing Power Button had no effect. Pressing any/all buttons had no effect. Opening battery door and remove/replace batteries seemed to 'reset' the camera circuits. If display had been on, but frozen, the lens would remain extended and the camera would reset in 'ON' mode. If display were blank when freeze occurred, it would 'reset' in the 'OFF' mode and lens would retract. After second seizure, fresh batteries were installed. In the course of the day, 48 images in 1.19 MB file size were taken. We are pleased with the image quality, and if the exchange camera operates properly we will be satisfaied, other-wise that one will go back for refund or exchange for another model/brand.
No printer driver exists to run this machine from a Mac. This should be stated clearly; there is no such statement in the specification. Amazon must now be responsible for return shipping of this very heavy item.
Think twice before buying from Oppo.I purchased this DV-970HD unit about 2 years ago and in addition - two other units afterwards (2 are newer models). The other 2 units are working (1 I own and the other I gave as a present). For the 970HD, I have used it &lt;10 times as it is not conected to my primary AV system (in the bedroom). However, this past weekend it quit operating and won't read any disks. It just says "no disk" with any disk I put into it.I called customer care regarding trying a firmware upgrade or any type of resets that might help and was told by their rep "Mason" (he later told me that he is their Technical Service Manager) that there is nothing I can do as it won't read disks (no ability to perform a firmware grade because the disk cannot read it). He then told me that I would need to ship it to him at my expense and then pay $37 for repairs. I expained to him that I have only used this item &lt;10 times and he said that "they don't know that - that this is just my word" (thus, he is saying that he doesn't trust or believe me). I then say I have purchased 2 other units from them and offered to send him proof of these purchases (thus giving him an opportunity to gain trust in what I say) and I also told him that I recommended his company to many others likely giving them more business. I asked, as being a very good customer to Oppo, if he would consider covering all/part of the repair charges. He came back with the same reply - that they have standards to maintain - the 1 year warranty and that there is nothing he can do. I asked him again if he would reconsider and he said no.I then said that he has left me no choice but to never purchase another Oppo product again, not recommend their product to anyone again and then possibly go onto Amazon.com and give a poor review. He said "there is no chance now that I would grant your request because of a threat". Puzzled, I asked him if there still was a chance that he would have granted my request??? He then said that "if you would have continued to have a positive discussion with him on my situation that he might have..." (i.e.- kiss his a**). I then said that I am not talking to you here to play games and that he & his company had an opportunity to satisfy/delight a customer or give customer dissatisfaction, and that you made the decision earlier that you wouldn't help me. I then told him that I will only purchase products from companies that make more reliable products (Sony, Denon, etc...) and would write up this review on Amazon. The final straw for me is what he said in reply to my "threat" (it wasn't a threat, it was a promise), that if I would have played along and begged him he might have given in (when clearly he made up his mind beforehand, or they company did it for him with their policies and $s they put to customer care). I am mostly disappointed because I liked Oppo and wanted the company to succeed, (more small companies producing good products pushes all companies who make like products to produce better products) but this call from "Mason" completely changed my mind about them.I think Oppo makes DVD players with good features & performance - WHEN THEY WORK - but question their reliability to the point of not trusting their quality. My experience having 1 out of 3 fail is quite poor - especially the one that was rarely used. By comparison, I have probably purchased over 25 consumer electronic items from Sony, Denon, Panasonic, etc... over the years and have NEVER had one of those products fail.Bottom line: You get what you pay for. You can save a little upfront with Oppo, but in the end I think you will likely pay more and have greater hassel with repairs and poor customer service (like a rep who plays the "victim" to a perceived threat, but holds an imaginary carrot out there that he will help you if you play his game).
Works fine in our Canon machines. Easy to install. Only problem is the exorbitant price. $135 list price ??? Try getting a new cartridge from the Amazon Marketplace. Or perhaps look for 3rd party manufacturers, that are compatible with Canon copiers.
I got this glue pen in the mail, and the glue was horrible, worked for about 10 pictures - with just four or five dabs and then was completely out. Not worth the money. Buy something else.
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 :)
Initially, this product worked great, but after one month of light use the plug-in charger failed. I have noticed others having the same experience. This product is a momentary fix and priced accordingly. I recommend you save your money and buy something reliable.
After reading all the reviews and hearing from friends with Sony cameras, I was really hoping for the best with this camera. Unfortunately, I've been very disappointed.PROS: *IF* you are taking pictures of still objects in a lot of light, then camera will probably do just fine. For example, it took some awesome pictures at a car show I went to last month. I also had good luck at the zoo. But that's about the only thing it's good for.CONS:Most importantly, even with still objects, the focus is often very soft/grainy. Before you say it, yes, I've adjusted every setting I can, and I've thoroughly read the manual. The pictures are just plain fuzzy.It's next to impossible to quickly grab focus on moving objects. (My 1-year-old niece is a perfect example.) Yes, the camera is compact, which makes it great for taking anywhere and capturing those spontaneous moments. But the time it takes to grab focus makes it difficult to capture those moments.The flash badly washes out skin tones, regardless of ambient light settings. I've been able to tweak the manual exposure setting with the flash manually turned off to get some decent photos. But again, I wanted a point-and-shoot camera, not one that requires a lot of constant tweaking.Forget the low light/ISO 1000 setting. The pictures have a tremendous amount of noise.Even with still objects in decent light, I often get a blurring/halo effect. What makes this worse is that they may look fine on the camera screen, but once I view them on my computer, I notice the blur.The lack of a viewfinder is a real pain. The screen is almost completely washed out in bright daylight.Bottom line, my experience is that I have to take MANY pictures to get a couple that MIGHT be decent. Perhaps I was expecting too much for the price, but my advice is to pony up a few more bucks and get a Cannon.
I purchased this bracket hoping to mount a 2.5" laptop hard drive in a conventional 3.5" bay in a desktop case. Initially it looked like it was going to work perfectly, as it did in the pictures but when I began to attach the bracket to my hard drive it immediately became apparent that my hard drives screw holes were not lining up with the slots on the rails. the rails were simply not long enough to accommodate the hard drive in any way. They were essentially useless.
We have had this set for 18 months! Even with the help of TV savvy installers it was difficult to set up the unit for the correct type of picture quality we had. There were issues with the set just shutting off for no reason. The final was on 8/11/2009 it shut down and would not come back on with a picture or sound. 18 months is too short a time for a tv this costly to fail. Now we have to wait for 1 1/2 weeks for service. Hopefully we will not be told that it is unrepairable. The picture quality when it did work was average, even with HD. It showed so different in the showroom then in our home. I would not recommend this set.
I have had this printer for less than a year and it is already dying on me. The paper jams about 75% of the time and it pulls more than one sheet of paper almost all the time. I do not recommend this printer to anyone. I will be replacing mine very soon.
I have Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit, and this mouse has never worked correctly. It has required constant reinstalls, and stopped working completely after I installed Vista SP2. I am not sure if this is specific to Vista or not, but that is the only frame of reference that I have.This is not a cheap mouse. It should work.
When I tried to put music on my PSP maybe 10 or so got by the corrupt data, so out of 4GB only a few MB actually didn't get corrupted, a sad sad day indeed. pass it up and get a sandisk, your data will thank you later.
I own two Toshiba DVD players and two Toshiba TV's.I all most always look at their products first when I'm in the market for a new video item.This player was half the price of other players with HDMI and upconverison. I have had good luck with toshiba products in the past so I waited for the price to drop a little and got one from J&R; music via Amazon.The first one I received would play and then all of the sudden the whole screen would go black for about 2 to 5 seconds. This was nerve racking at best.So, I opted to have a second player sent to me.The seecond player was worst than the first player, it would not play anything at all the. It would read 98% of my disks as bad or just say loading for a endless amount of time.Needless to say it is going back as soon the return shipping label arrives.I AM A FAN OF TOSHIBA PRODUCTS BUT BOY DID THEY DROP THE BALLON THIS DVD PLAYER. I'll just wait for prices to drop on HDMI PLAYERS and buy something not made by toshiba.FYI, J and R music have been real easy to work with great costumer service.
Hi, this is a review of the HP officejet all in one printer, scanner, fax, copier.I'll make it simple, it's an absolute steaming pile of donkey excrement, don't buy it or anything made by this company of crooks.It was on sale for $129 down from $349. I bought it; then I began my nightmare of a journey.After installing the software I find the authorization files for ALL of my software had been corrupted by the installer and I had to reinstall EVERYTHING in my system: I use this computer (Mac) for music recording and video editing, so that was about a 3 day job to get back running again. Then I find the unit itself didn't work and I had to waste another day at Fry's just to exchange it.It printed wonderfully for 3 months and then the prints started looking like those skid marks the dog leaves on the carpet. A call to HP support leads me to discover the print heads had expired. They wanted $300 for new print heads, no they were not covered under warranty. $300 for print heads in a machine that I paid $129 for? I smell a rat, a dirty, foul smelling rat with explosive diarrhea...I discovered after an extensive online search that many people had the same problem, one found a solution, if you clean/soak the print heads in ammonia they would work again.The ink cost $50 a pop and it was designed to refuse to print anything if one cartridge was out. The heads clogged if you didn't print anything in one weeks time and it took 1/8 of the ink cartridge just to get them clean again. By the time you printed a few things it was $50 for ink time again.HP also engineered the device to refuse to print if the ink cartridge was expired, even if it was new and chock full of ink. There was a chip in the ink cart that was dated. You would have to remove the internal battery in the printer overnight to get it to bypass that function.The multi-feed scanner function only worked 1/4 ass at best, which was the main reason I bought it; to back up hundreds of documents. It took 7 months (it should have taken 3 weeks) to back up those documents with all of the errors I had to deal with, and had to rescan most pages several times before I got a good, usable scan.I never used the fax.The copier worked, how well was in direct relation to the ink and print head issues.All in all, this is the worst device I have ever owned. I am disgusted at all the the things that HP has done to make the customer OVERpay for unnecessary goods and services. Engineering this device to shut down if you don't use the ink by a certain date, even if it is full. Not allowing you to use other manufacturers ink, and trying make you pay $300 for print heads that "expire" 3 months after purchase when they could simply be cleaned. This constitutes deceptive business practices and fraud. I would even charge them with polluting the environment as all of these devices will end up in a landfill.The HP executives and engineers responsible for these practices should be arrested and made to pay compensation to all of their victims/customers. I strongly advise you to not purchase ANY HP products, do not support their criminal activities. If you have purchased any of their products engineered in this manner, file complaints with the appropriate agencies. Put a stop to consumer robbery, don't be held hostage and pay their ransom.>>>>>>>Remove the internal battery for a few hours, maybe overnight. Replace the battery with the expired ink cartridge installed and it should print.>>>>>Place the bottom of the print head on a towel soaked in ammonia for an hour or more if needed. This will unclog it and it will work again. You may need to do this a few times depending on how bad it is.Also clean all the metal contacts where the printhead attaches in the carrier.>>>>>>Has anyone else had the same problem?I just got a little furious with all of the issues I had after having been forced to pay $50. for ink and $300 for replacement print heads and it still never worked. So I beat it into a pile of tiny plastic chinks and now it still doesn't work but I am at least happy.
I normally don't write reviews, but I was looking for a new SDHC card and this card came up first in my Amazon search and I remembered the horrors. I brought this along with my Nikon D90. It worked fine at first, then one not so good evening on the last day of my 3 week long family vacation in Asia trekking thru 6 countries and 9 cities, it just stopped working, camera can't read it, computer can't read it, and all pictures that were there were lost. The only pics left from our trip was on the little point and shoot I brought along. I guess what they say is true, you don't need pictures just memories...Upon my return, I called Transcend and all they can offer is a RMA for replacement. I sent them the replacement via USPS and was told they never recieved it. I should of paid the extra buck for USPS tracking but after losing all the pictures I didn't really care for this card anymore.Be careful !!!
Wow, 7x optical zoom, 7MP, on sale for $169 on a Boxing day deal down from $349 regular. What's not to love, right?Well, after about 3 days of regular use, I was presented with the 'Stabilizer Not Available' message and it would not even turn on. I would recommend NO ONE EVER BUY A CASIO CAMERA. Based on the reviews on amazon and elsewhere, I don't know how a company like CASIO can get away with releasing a paperweight and calling it a camera. I wouldn't by another one if it were 20 cents. I hope people from Casio read this review and are ashamed to show their faces in public. I'm giving this one star because it is the lowest rating you are allowed and still have a review.Buy one if you want a new hockey puck and have $200 lying around.
I bought this camera with the undrestanding that it was small and the price gave away the fact that you may not get much. But I never would have thought one could box such a peice of poo and let/allow others to purchas it. My story of "Joy, to This isnt even a good toy" I wanted something compact that my wife could purse away until our children did somethig cute or fun. We were able to use it twice with the children and then the dial on the sidr containing features fell off...and i mean not just the knob but even the switch attached to the curcuit board...so after two grainy videos that made my kids heads look like MAX HEADROOM it was finished...I should have and now can suggest to everyone that you should save a few more $99 and get something way better
I have a 58mm Hoya Pro1 Digital CP filter for comparison.If I put the Hoya in front of my laptop screen and rotate it then the picture darkens and eventually turns totally black.With the Sigma, strange intersecting circles of darkness appear. As I rotate it, the dark circles move, but they never cover the whole surface, and they are never totally black. It's quite artistic, like flowers blossoming. But it doesn't make me happy when I want to use the filter on my camera...It's not totally useless on the camera. If you have a refelection on the window it can be as good as the Hoya.But for the blue sky, sometimes only half of the image is darkened. Sometimes you get a dark blue line across the sky, 10% width of the image. The line rotates as you rotate the filter. Again, it's artistic if you have the mood for it, but annoying if you want to do serious work.
I bought the Terk HDMI Switch to hook up my Direct TV box and my LG DVD player to my TV. It would only work with the Direct TV. I couldn't get the LG to show up on my tv while hooked up to the switch (manual or auto). Now it's a paper weight.Terk HDMI-31 Smart HDMI Switch (3 X 1)
I bought and installed this card with the Linksys 802.11b wireless router on a Win98 laptop. I wanted to have some mobility around the house. The installation went OK and I had a connection sitting at a desk 1 meter away from the AP. But as soon as I took the laptop and went to the bedroom (~15meters), the connection was lost. It didn't even work in the hallway to the office room. I had to return the card, but kept the router. I'm still looking for a card replacement. Want to try Orinoko or Cisco, but the local stores don't have them and I'm wary of wasting the shipping charges online again.
This camera requires frequent restarts (unplug and plug in again) so it is virtually useless for a security camera.I spent a lot of time configuring the camera. Uploaded and installed the newest firmware (1.06) and viewing software (IPView SE) and the camera still froze and dropped of my network frequently.When it was working, I thought the image quality was good and low light feature very good. I never bothered to set up for Internet viewing and email notification.I returned the camera
I bought these because I believed in them. "THESE are the headphones for ME!", I said triumphantly in the store, raising them above my head as a shaft of light shone down on me from the heavens. For the record, I'm a normal sized woman, 5'5" with a head that is smaller than most, but certainly not abnormally small. Not freakish or anything. So anyway.I usually have problems with headphones. Either the buds fall right out because they're too big, or the ones with the bar over the head, for some unknown reason, are never allowed to get small enough so that both phones fit in my ears.Surely you can imagine my surprise to see these sitting in the store looking like they will solve both of my problems. I buy them and I'm happy. Elated. I get back to my office and put them on and guess what - these are made for, like Giant's ears or something. They. Don't. Stay. On. My. Ears At. All. If I move my head they fall off.AUGHH!!! Why does the universe mock me so??? All I want is to sit hear (har) and listen to some Steve Kimock or something. *Sigh* Sony b@$t@rd$.
I ordered this charger with low expectations to begin with. It didnt charge either of my 2 I Pods. Not suprised. Do not order this product
I bought this tripod to hold the mobile projector as indicated by the ad but it does not hold properly the mobile projector.
The product is defective... The keys wear out within a couple of months and looks awful. I bought a second one thinking it was just a quirk but I was wrong, the second one was just as bad. This product costs too much to buy one per month.Save your money buy another brand..
This machine scanned and copied fine, but when we tried to print envelopes there were ghost images everywhere and it kept jamming. When printing regular sheets, it pulls the paper in a way that leaves it with a curl at the edges. Not good if you're trying to print something that is supposed to look professional. The only plus I can give it is its Vista compatible.I would not recommend this if you're going to use it as a printer.
I wouldn't buy another TomTom. The company only provides a 14-day warranty against defects and failure. When I contacted them within one month of ownership, they basically told me "tough luck".I would switch to a company that prides themselves in the quality of their products.
I bought these earphones about 4 weeks ago. Once I figured out how get them in my ear, I was very impressed with the outstanding sound! I mean wow! I have never heard any device produce such a perfectly balanced sound. But I noticed that while I was listening to them I was physically holding them in my ear. So I tried all the smaller fittings and even the smallest one was too big for me.I worked with them for several days trying to get them to fit in my ear. I found the best way was to dampen the outer flange so they would slide in deep enough to seal. But if I yawned, coughed, spoke or did anything that changed the position of my jaw they would pop right out! I wonder whose ears they are using as a model? Who ever they are they have a virtual cavern in their head! The fittings start out large then huge and go up! Either way, I enjoyed the sound so much I would find myself sitting very still holding them in my ear and not moving to listen to them.Then after about 3 weeks, I detected the right channel was fading out. I thought it might be earwax because these types of earphones tend to be very susceptible to the earwax factor. So I cleaned them as well as I could to no avail.I called their support and they sounded at best, inconvenienced. The person I talked to had me switch the connectors to verify it wasn't the cord. Once it was established it was the earphone, I was told to send them in and that they would need proof of purchase, to send all the accessories with it and send it to a specific address. It wasn't so much that they requested these things; it was how they did it. Like I was a thief trying to take advantage of them. They didn't even pay postage. I was told it might take up to two weeks to get replacements once they receive them. It was like the smiling secretary saying all the right things but you could detect that she felt you were the worst scum ever to be found on the planet to date. It was not a pleasant experience.Hope this helps anyone else with small ears and care what happens when their 350.00 earphones fail within the first 4 weeks. I suggest buying another brand.
Not happy with the product it is dead will not charge at all. Have had it less then a year worked good for a while but it will not charge at all now
These are good cables no doubt, however it doesn't fit my HP Deskjet printer. The printer end of the cable is way different!
I ordered a sigma lens the same time I ordered the filterand the wrong size filter arrived 52mm instead of 58mm the lens size for the filterI sent it back and they credited my account. need to tighten up QC double check your order before clicking on it
In the product description and reviews, there is NO indication as to the NUMBER OF PICTURES (frames) the camera can store with (or without) added storage card. Also, how many pictures can one take in terms of life of batteries (or charge)? Does # of pix vary based on type of battery?
I bought this and returned it the same day. The scrolling wheel worked intermittently at best. It also had a problem when I moved the cursor diagonally. The battery cover is flimsy as others have stated. I almost snapped it in two while trying to put batteries in it. Another annoying feature is that the USB module has an obnoxious bright blue light that blinks continuously.
I bought three...the clip on all three snapped into pieces the first time I tried to open it to put the cell phone in place!!! I owned one years ago that I bought overseas, but these obviously have a manufacturing defect.
This frame looks nice and the picture quality is good, but only if viewed head-on. Off angle viewing is terrible. The worst is that the frame died after about nine months of continuous use in a well ventilated location. It shows a solid white screen, no menu access, and will not read SD of CF cards as a test to see if it would resume operation. Look for a better picture frame elsewhere.
When Linksys products work, they are wonderful, however, their customer tech support is EXTREMELY difficult to use!Linksys tech support is a MAZE of phone calls, robot voices,etc!You get switched to different level, the PeterPrincipal being VERY evident as you slog along trying to even understand what they are saying!I've owned 4 different Linksys products over a 5yr time frame, ONE of the products worked for 2yrs, that's a record with Linksys, the rest DIED and were thrown in the trash within months!Linksys, not worth ALL the bother!
This product is great if you like &quot;please Wait&quot; because thats what you'll be seeing a lot. everytime you want to change the function, or trun it on!! it's a very slow unit, i never thought i'd have to &quot;boot up&quot; my DVD player!and . . . there is no display on the tv for the volume etc. . everything is displaied on a tackey monochrome display on the unit itself.But the Worst Part is the fact that i cannnot watch a DVD without the picture going Black&amp;White half way through. sence my palyer in older than the whole 90 day warentee pariod. i not only would have to pay to get it fixed but it would have to shiped at my expence and the repair would take 6 MONTHS!!!!This is a truly poor product form a poor company
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.
The D-Link telephone adapter DPH-50U is what I would classify as just OK. The first try at install did not work because I had Skype software already installed. I tried 3 times and sent D-Link support an email..No reply whatsoever. Finally removed the Skype software and installed everything in the D-Link package and it sort of worked. Downloaded the new version of Skype and it worked a little better. Then downloaded the new driver from D-Link. Problem is that everytime the computer is rebooted for any reason the D-Link adapter will not connect to VOIP until the telephone line is disconnected and reconnected. Other solutions are alot more expensive and I can use my existing cordless telephones for Skype calls
Why pay $15 for a harness made from $1 worth of parts? So that everything will fit with no hassles. So you don't have to reverse engineer the connector. So you won't have to be cutting and stripping cable, and crimping on connectors. To save time.So I ordered this cord at the same time as the Escort 9500ix, and a visor bracket. Overnight, so it would arrive the day before a big road trip.I arrived home after work to the smiley Amazon box. Everything was there, and the shipping was overnight as promised. (In fact, it was there at 8:45 the next morning.) I had already researched where to tap into the car's electrical system so started in right away. Closed the supplied insulation displacement splice onto the correct wire (purple with white stripe, in this case) and fed the wire through to where it needed to pop out of the trim. Secured the ground screw. And went to put the 1/4" bladed fastener onto the blue splice connector. Except that it wasn't a 1/4" bladed fastener. It was much smaller. It would make contact (if I peeled back the also too-small clear jacket) but it would not stay. So, off to Radio Shack for some 1/4" male bladed and insulated crimp-on Fast-ons (the part that mates by design with the splice connector and should have been on the end of that cable).But that is why I paid $15 for a $0.20 MOD4 connector, $0.20 worth of 4-con POTS cable, a $0.50 inline fuse holder with fuse, and two $0.05 cent crimp-on connectors. So I would not be spending the night before my trip running out to an electronic supply store, buying cable and connectors, cutting wire and crimping on connectors. But that is just what I ended up doing BECAUSE ESCORT CRIMPED ON THE WRONG FAST-ON FOR THE SUPPLIED WIRE TAP and it would not function the way they supplied it.If you look at the photo and know what to look for, you can even see it is wrong in the photo. The proper part is not clear like in the photo - it is translucent blue (these things have been color-coded by size for decades..) and MUCH BIGGER. They probably saved $0.005 by using this substandard and wrong part.And hence, I can only rate this as an EPIC FAIL.By the way, with the CORRECT bladed Fast-On installed, the harness worked just fine.
The Street Atlas USA 2007 (SA2007) user interface is proprietary to DeLorme and not intuitive to Windows users. I also have Street Atlas 7 (SA7) and, even though it is also proprietary, I find it easier to use.The streets in SA2007 are from the same old database used in Garmin's 1999 Road & Rec MapSource CD. In some areas, including Lake Tahoe, streets are significantly inaccurate. This was discovered by uploading GPS tracks to a PC and observing how well they matched roads on various maps. On newer maps excluding SA2007 the match was near perfect. On SA2007 and Garmin Roads & Rec the error was up to 350 ft.I have several DeLorme products and must say I am disappointed with SA2007. I have uninstalled it from my PC and gone back to SA7.
..I guess I'm just going to have to accept the planned obsolescence of all DVD (and CD) players that I purchase. I look for the best price of course, and if I get a couple of years out of one before the battery, power pack and/or player quits working then I'll assume I got my money's worth and buy another. (If I can afford it-Unfortunately I can't)I call it planned obsolescence simply because the company doesn't want to sell replacement batteries or power packs, and they certainly don't last long enough.And, even if they offered affordable replacements they would probably outlast the DVD drive motor. (Mine is getting sluggish on start up now and that's the warning that it will soon spin its last revolution)None of my drive motors from any manufacturer have made it to the three year mark when used regularly. I was really pleased and had high hopes for this MUSTEK MP72 player, and, I'd have paid what they asked for one that would last as long as my other consumer electronics, or the company would stand behind it if it didn't.
Purchased this item for my 1998 Pontiac Firebird and it fit into dash perfect and the stereo fit into the mount perfect. Very easy installation.
I bought this product wanting to watch TV on my PC. I purchased the USB version since I don't have any PCI slots left on my Dell 8200 running XP.Setup was easy, however the software is quite buggy. Everytime I would close the PCTV application, I would get the "Windows has encountered an error" popup box.Also, I purchased a DVD burner and once I installed the DVD burner software my PCTV software wouldn't run. So I had to reinstall the PCTV software to get it to work. After about 6 days, the PCTV software stopped running again.I checked Pinnacle's website for updated software, however they had an older version on their website than what actually shipped with the product. After all this, I decided to return it, and just go by a small TV to put by my computer.
I received these as a gift, but I'm pretty sure they weren't cheap. Prices vary significantly when I do a Google search, but I believe they were above $60.Long story short, the sound quality is not up to snuff. They sound tinny and blary and the volume is noticeably lacking unless I turn my iPod all the way up. I compared and contrasted the Sony headphones with my cheap and worn out 2-year-old Phillips HS430 headphones ($9 on Amazon) and the Phillips headphones sounded WAY clearer and much more present.A lot of the reviews mention that they feel nice around your head, but that's hasn't been my experience. The back part of the headphones sticks out noticeably--despite my sizable dome--so when I lean back against my plane seat or lie down on a bench press, the headphones are pushed forward. Not exactly practical.The reviews on this page are pretty good for the most part, so I'm seriously wondering if my pair of headphones just happen to be defective. I've only used them three times and they aren't noticeably damaged in any way. Unfortunately I have no way of knowing since I don't know anyone else with this brand. I certainly wouldn't spend more than $10 on another pair to find out, so I guess I'll have to look elsewhere. The Phillips headphones I mentioned really aren't bad (I've owned three of them over the past eight years), but I was certainly expecting an improvement with these new-fangled Sony headphones. Instead I'm pretty disappointed and have to look for another pair.
Let me take about 70 pictures then the card just quit...would not play back any of the images, and I could not get the pictures uploaded to a computer using a card reader or anything else. I lost all of the pictures of my little girl's first ballet recital. I tossed this card in the trash and bought a new name-brand one.
I purchased these because I wanted safe headphones for my four year old daughter. They lasted all of 2 months after only using them about 4-5 times. Now, no sound is coming out of the earphones. Very very disappointed. There are no good quality children's headphones out there currently from what I have seen.
Overall this is a nice frame in terms of brightness and picture quality. Does not deal well with more than 200 or so pictures on the SD card - when you put more than that on the card the frame will freeze after 5 images in slideshow mode. The work around for this was to start the picture frame without the card in then to put the card in after the frame was on...didn't seem to freeze then. We bought 5 for gifts last Christmas for family. 3 of them are now completely dead (2 within 2 weeks, and 1 lasted 6 months), and everyone we gave them to had problems with getting the SD card to work (tried 5 different brands of SD card, it's the frame, not the cards with problems).Philips customer support is non-existent - they do not respond to emails, and you can't get them by phone. Because of this I WILL NEVER BUY a Philips product again. This one clearly has serious hardware flaws seen in 5/5 of our frames (SD card does not work consistently), with only 2 out of 5 frames actually working after 6 months...Price and packaging are there to lure you in, but this frame is otherwise a huge waste of money unless you want a frame that will only last a couple of weeks (2 dead in 2 weeks, 1 lasted 6 months).Had to argue with Amazon to accept them back as well...
These discs are fine for burning data, but I couldn't get any of the discs to actually burn a lightscribe disc. I didn't try every disc in the pack, but after going through about 10 from the pack I decided none of them would work and gave up. Save your money and by a better brand, like Verbatim, if you really want to use lightscribe.
This product works in with Windows XP ONLY! Do not buy if you have Windows Vista or Window 7!!!!!!! The setup for Windows XP is very particular to SP2. I updated my Windows XP SP2 to SP 3 and the junk software that comes with this thing quit working!! Don't but this thing!!!!!
nice product but does not fit my car. Although it is listed for my make and model it is incorrect.
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.
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.
I purchased this to use with the Kodak Zi6 mini cam. When I installed this card, the cam started to lock up during playback and did it every time I used it. The cam works fine with another brand card so I assume I got a dud. At any rate, I will never buy another Transcend product.
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.
After getting this home and getting it set up, it would not work. Went on the manufacturers site and found out it didn't even work with our Harmony Remote...sent it back. Make sure you check our the manufacturers site for info on your specific remote.
The camera promises a lot of solid features, but I wouldn't know first hand. I haven't been able to save any photos to my computer.I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 with Windows XP. I have experience installing software and hardware. This camera has completely thrown me off. I've had driver conflicts and can't get the computer software to work with the camera. Usually it does not find the camera or it reports the camera "in use" when it does.And good luck if you do have trouble. Tech support at Canon doesn't exist. Dell has helped me repair bigger problems (driver conflicts) and I've had to restore system settings at least three times.Bottom line...it ain't working. I have a $350 paperweight.
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.
This company is a JOKE! No customer service phone and nobody wants to answer my emails either. If the product has a warranty, what good is it if I can't get anybody to answer my calls? By the time I reach somebody it will be out of warranty! The DVD player worked about 2 weeks (max) and we take the top off and put it back on & it might work sometimes and sometimes not. What a joke--DON'T buy GoVideo--not worth your money.
If you are looking at this unit for GPS and can only use a single din unit, pick a portable unit you will be much happier. This unit will not work without an electronic speed indicator from the car or motorcycle your installing this unit in. If you can not supply this lead the unit will not work. You can buy a speed indicator that fools the unit into thinking this lead is attached, but the GPS is not accurate, and this unit will cost another $200.00. Radio fair not great, but no auto station ID, and song information,this should be standard. DVD player ok, but can you really watch a DVD on that small a screen and drive? When will a vendor understand that iPhones are now as much a part of life as the iPod and let them work on these unit also. Bluetooth cell phone interface is ok but also not ready for prime time.
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.
I bought this on seeing "4 Star" rating in Amazon.com. It was pretty good when I bought. Now I could not hear any sound from my right side headphone. Very disappointed on the quality from Sony. Be aware when buying this.
when i bought this product i searched for iPhone speakers, and this item came up under the search. It said it was compatible for the iphone. so here i bought it as a Xmas gift, and to find out on Xmas day it doesn't even work, now the item was broken but the iPhone even said that it was not compatible to sync w/. so i had to send it back and now i am still waiting on my refund from amazon. last time i buy from amazon!!!!!!!!!!
I've just tossed my second pair of these earbuds in the trash. Both of them lasted less than 2 months before one of the channels started dropping out. The wiring is just too flimsy to hold up to normal wear and tear. They sound fine and they do a good job of keeping out ambient noise, they are just too fragile for an average user.
I purchased this cable and the pins were weak and clumsy. I could not even plug it in and one of the pins broke. I threw it away. It is a piece of junk.
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.
As an avid headphone collector, I haven't really come to trust Sennheiser as a company. These phones don't usually have bad sound, in fact the treble is wonderful. But every time I put a disc or cassette on, it sounds like I've pumped up the bass to the maximum level. I really hate this, because if I try to turn the bass down, it keeps up with the same thumping in the background. These headphones aren't good for much except for solo bass records.
I would STRONGLY recommend AGAINST buying this computer. While it is sleak and modern looking with lots of bells and whistles, it won't be long before it breaks. My motherboard randomly failed after only 13 months of use and cost over $800 to replace. When I got my computer back from Sony after having them replace the motherboard my cd/dvd drive no longer worked and they tried to tell me I had to pay to have that fixed as well! 3 months after having all of this fixed, now the computer won't even start. I am an IT professional and kept my computer in optimal conditions and care at all times so it was definitely not from my use that caused this computer to break.
If you want good quality printing at a good price. Then this printer will suit your needs.However, I am constantly having to replace the ink. And for some reason the printer can't sense when there IS PAPER LOADED.Started feeding fine. But now I have to push along every page in or else I get an "Out of paper" message.
I ordered two of these (one as a back up) and neither one of them worked. When I took them apart one had no solder at all on several of the connections and the other unit had a solder bridge across several of the terminals. The company who makes these must have no quality control at all. 100% failure rate on items delivered to a customer is unacceptable no matter how inexpensive the item is or where it is made.
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 ordered this product because it's attractive pictures on Amazon. Female end is thicker than the male end and with some rough surface around. But the things I received are not column shape. They are sexangle with both end exact same size. Very disappointing. Like another one star reviewer said, because it's bulky end, it cannot go all the way insight the earphone jack of my phone. My thought was since the male side end has much smaller diameter, it will go all the way in. but they didn't send me the one as shown on their Amazon picture. This is misadvertisment. And after I emailed them a few days ago, they haven't given me a damn. My suggestion to others who really need to use this converter is to use scissors to cut rubber off around the end going to your earphone jack to the extent until it will fit in perfectly. That's sad I have to give to you guys this kind of suggestion.
Long periods of garbled static mixed with random brief moments of actual FM reception. This is in town trying to receive a major station. I am packaging this up and its going back today. This is my second try with Sony that has miserably failed. Guess maybe I should be looking at another mfg.
Bought two of the Lenmar equivalents to Panasonics CGS-S002A. After a few charge/discharge cycles BOTH batteries would jam in the camera ... very difficult to remove. Both batteries developed a noticeable bulge in their case that made them dam* near impossible to get out of the camera. Lenmar did replace them with two new batteries ... which promptly developed the same problem. Will now try to get my money back from Lenmar ... tired of the hassle.
Had an older Sylvania tv with no remote. I couldn't switch to the inputsto play games on it so I gave this a try. The instructions seemed easyenough but it never synchronized with my TV. The description should haveALL TV models that are known to work with the remote, not just a blanketstatement of its capabilities.
If you want a hard-wired network camera, this one is OK for that only, but not at $170!E-mail notification does not work, period -- it just doesn't do anything! I have experience as a network administrator, and have done everything Linksys support told me to do -- They have basically told me that I'm on my own. They even said to try European and older versions of the firmware -- but you lose the WAN security features with older firmware, so what's the point?I got the camera working wirelessly, but it drops off the network after a while, and does not re-connect. Also note that it takes a few times of plugging and unplugging the unit to get it to power on again. It seems to get hot -- I saw a post from another user that had to drill holes in the unit to keep it cool.Don't pay the $19 for the Sololink service until you get it working properly (if you do, let me know what you did!)Just do a few internet searches and see other people complaining about this product.
The Product Features section is correct - but be careful when reading the Product Description - the sentence is written as 'What's in the Box: Remote Extender Base Station, Two 2/3 AAA Rechargeable Batteries, Power Supply. 3 and 6 eye emitters, a stand alone USB charger, and additional transmitters are also available but sold separately'. I scanned that sentence and because of the incorrect grammar read it as the 3 and 6 eye emitters are included. They are not - a single 1-eye emitter is included only.Also, it says you will receive two 2/3 AAA rechargeable batteries. From that, I would assume that you can use this item with two different remotes. Wrong! You do get two batteries, but you must insert them into a sleeve (first into a AAA sleeve, and then the AA sleeve if desired) before you can use them - but if use the AA sleeve you first have to insert the battery into the AAA sleeve. Therefore, you can only use one battery at a time - AA or AAA, take your pick. I have no idea why the even include two batteries.I find the description fairly misleading. Waaaayyy too expensive to extend a single remote. Back it goes tomorrow!
Bought this wireless mouse hoping to use it on the arm of my recliner. My TV sits about 7 ft from the chair. This mouse wouldn't work at all unless within 4-5 ft of the transmitter. If you're looking for a wireless mouse to use with your home theatre PC setup, this isn't the one. Otherwise its perfect for travelling, so we're keeping it and it goes in the miscellaneous junk pile.
The frame was nice and the concept is good, but it never worked. I bought a couple frames, one for a friend and one for my parents. My parents have a phone system in their house with an intercom and everything. The picture frame never worked because it can only upload pictures that are downloaded through a phone line in your house. You have to pay $100/yr for the Ceiva service the frame doesn't support a memory card.The frame that I gave to my friend worked. He said he liked it. I would not buy this frame unless you wanted to pay for a service or if you had a phone system in your house.
My Olevia 532H, ordered through Amazon/Target, arrived dead on arrival. Syntax phone support was not helpful. Syntax offered in-home repair if I could wait two weeks. Now I have to lug it back to UPS and pay for return shipping, hoping I might get reimbursed in the future. Next time I'll buy local.
i did research before buying this printer on the cost of printing versus the cost of ink toner refills, and this printer was more economoical than the Brother color laser that was similar. now i wish i had bought the Brother printer, my cyan toner ran out. so i ordered a replacement. it came and i put it in the printer and flashing light kept telling me to order more toner. so i then went and took back the toner and came home with another. thinking that after having the printer for 4 years and using it very sparingly, how could it possibly be my printer that broke. after coming home today and being told by a printer repair shop, that the cost of this broken sensor is more that the cost of a new printer. i am making the switch from HP to Brother. save your MONEY do not buy this printer
I received this DVD player as a gift. I was thrilled and thought it was really cool. (I could watch movies while at the airport etc)The item lasted almost 2 weeks and then... suddenly would no longer play DVDs. Nothing. It would turn on and start spinning. But nothing on the screen... and then.. it would just stop on its own.note that I never abuse my electronic stuff and everything was handled carefully.The worst part was when I contacted the polaroid cust service about the warranty info. It was a gift and I didn't have the receipt. They said without the receipt, there was nothing they could do for me. Thanks for nothing. It was a brand new player that lasted less then 2 weeks and they say &quot;sorry!&quot;This is just a risky buy cuz the quality is so bad. Like another reviewer said, buy one from Sony or other reputable japanese makers.I puirchased a Panasonic and have been totally happy ever since.I know this player is cheap... like a lot of the players from China. But do yourself a favour and spend a few extra bucks for a unit that'll work when you play a disc.
This router was a pain to install (definitely not plug and play) and the phone support was some of the surliest and ruddest I have experienced in a long while. I'm willing to overlook some bad service if the product is good (hello, can you tell I'm a Mac owner?) but this router sucks. It stalls all the time, and needs to be disconnected and reconnected at least twice a day. If I could give this no stars, I would.
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
This adapter will work for adapting a BNC antenna to a UHF style connector. The center conductor will transmit audio and the signal will get through. But over time, these cheaper connectors will tarnish and audio quality will drop off. Good for use on a hand held radio, but not for leaving out in the elements for a long period of time.Get the better Tessco version with a better finish for outdoor use.
It's a cheaply made product, can't be adjusted, and not worth wasting money on. And I could barely hear the other party, so I just threw it away and wrote off the 10 bucks -- not even worth taking the time to return. Buy something else if you actually want some function.
I am disappointed that Sony does not advertise, announce, or otherwise let the consumer know that this memory stick does not work on &quot;OLD&quot; pre-2003 Sony devices. I purchased this for my &quot;OLD&quot; 2001 Cyber-Shot DSC-F707 5.2 mega pix camera. When I inserted it I got memory stick error message. I then inserted this into my &quot;OLD&quot; 2002 Sony U10 and got the same message. It is worthless to me. Unless you own a 2003 or newer Sony, this will not work for you.
***UPDATED 8/04: In retrospect, my problems were due to trying to use this card with Novell and my VPN client, plus wireless was still a little new at that time for my IBM Thinkpad. Today, the is standard technology, Cisco has purchased Linksys and significantly increased overall quality, and wireless-B is outdated anyway.*** I purchased this card in November 2001`and experienced some problems setting it up that I needed to call tech support for. On my third call, the operator felt sorry for me and actually helped me more than any support tech ever has (10+ calls and counting). I got it to work and it ran great for about three months. Then, while trying to set up my VPN client, it stopped. Went through 4-5 uninstalls-reinstalls with tech support before finally they told me the card was bad and sent me a new one. So far I have been unable to get it to work after more problems simply installing the driver. Tech support tells me it is a newer model card that may not be compatable with my laptop computer (Win98 SE/top of the line IBM Thinkpad). So far have been trying since February to get it working again and am about to give up and get a refund. Of course, I'm still stuck with a hub/router that cost me twice as much so I could get the wireless feature. Who knows if it is the product or not, but I can say that Linksys tech support is absolutely the worst I've ever dealt with in 10 years.
I ordered two just in case, but I shouldn't have ordered any. Neither work and it is too much hassle to send them back.
This is the worst camera I've ever owned. Picture quality is average, however I have to replace the batteries everytime I use the camera. I purchased the recommended batteries which gave even worse results than standard AA's. After taking a few pictures the camera will "hang" on a pic. and destroy the image.Customer service offered no help unless I wanted to pay them to inspect the camera for problems.
I got this little guy and it just wouldn't work. I tryed to get it to work with two different computers and it never worked. I suggest that you spend the money and just get a I-pod. These cheaper MP3 players have no garuntee that they will even work.
Don't buy this product. Epson has a manufacturing problem with this model. There are dust particles under the glass which can not be cleaned off. The unit is sealed. I bought it knowing that others had complained of the problem and thought I may be lucky - NOT.
Setup was very simple: plug in the components and go. Problem was that the music transmission was never without a 'stutter'. I tried it with different computers and different stereo systems and could never get it to produce a clear signal. I ended up returning it.
Purchased this charger as a replacement for an IPod shuffle. It did fit the Shuffle, and of course the USB to the computer but it did not work at all. I was not able to charge or transer data to the Ipod. Couldn't find another adaptor anywhere but through Apple and for the price of the adapter alone I just purchased a new Shuffle. Hope this helps.
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 ordered this antenna to enhance the reception of the UHF channels. I live in a big city and I thought I shouldn't have a problem with any indoor antenna. it seems I was mistaken. this antenna is useless. it is almost no better than my previous 99 cents store antenna.
Unsatisfied completely with this product.The hotsync cable didn't work. Neither did the car adapter. The only part of this package that worked was the wall adapter. I would return the product if not for the hassle that it's obviously not worth.Don't waste your time ordering this product.
This is a terrible product. I would not buy it. Not only did it not work well, but it also blew 2 fuses in my car. I do not recommend this product.
Iron is charged on base... takes about 3-4 minutes to get hot. Once removed from the base, the iron did not stay hot long enough to iron a pair of pants (and I am very quick at ironing)... You have to place the iron back on the base to charge all over for 3-4 minutes. The iron base has a very short cord so it is not convenient to have to keep placing the iron on the base to charge for 3-4 minutes for every item of clothing you need to iron. The steam does not work like described. It leaked water as it cooled. The size of the iron is equivalent to a small travel iron. I am returning this. Normally I would keep it and just deal with it, but this one is really that bad.
Probably because it takes a good 6 months to figure out what is going on with this headset. You look at it and it is compact and logically should be light as a feather, right? So maybe you've done something wrong because you can't figure out why within an hour or so it gradually starts creeping off your head?At first you discard the fact that you have paid over 70.00 and the incredibly long cord for a portable headset. And must they put that lead weight halfway down the cord? You discount all of that because Plantronics says you have made a wise choice. It doesn't tell you that the dynamics of the "foldable" portion will not take the "silent" weight of the rest of the unit. It is not a "heavy feeling immediately. It is worse. It slowly creeps with such sneaky abandon that before you know it, it is dangling around your ankles. And you feel like a fool to try and report that.I possibly would have rated the sound quality better, but I have not kept it on long enough to really hear it.I think Plantronics might want to lighten the load of this puppy or else sedate the user.heavy user ???.......or heavy headset ?????
This was my third Westinghouse LCD Picture frame (purchased all because I thought they looked the nicest at the time). ALL of the Westinghouse digital frames died within a year. I WILL NEVER AGAIN BUY ANYTHING FROM WESTINGHOUSE. So sad, their name brand use to be an American Staple back in my mom and dad days. Another American company putting out crappy products manufactured in other countries with just as bad support.
The cable arrived today and I was surprised to find that it is an old-standard USB 1.1 extension cable. That's why so many other reviewers found that it didn't work with their devices, since most current devices need USB 2.0 spec cables. I elected to return my cable to Amazon for a refund. They said no need to return it, they'll just give the refund.Moral: If a USB cable does not explicitly state that it is USB 2.0 (or USB 3.0) then it's probably a USB 1.1 cable that won't support most of today's peripherals.Note: I knew this already, but people should take note that a USB extension cable can only be used together with another USB cable, to extend the length of the connection. It's not suitable for directly connecting a device to your computer without that normal cable.
The unit does NOT support Windows Vista. No date for upgrade release as of 3-15-07 according to HP support. I purchased an HP Photosmart Pro B9180 and the wireless printing kit. Neither comes Windows Vista compatible. If you go to the HP web site you can find a software update for the printer but not for the wireless Upgrade Kit.
Drivers for XP gave trouble. Had fewer problems with Win ME.However, this baby has problems syncing sound and video. Check all forums on the web, this is a problem everyone has.Doesn't look like ADS is about to fix it any time soon.A definite DON'T BUY.
This product is a piece of JUNK!!! Mine is approx 6 months old, and will no longer record (vhs) for longer than 45min. According to a service tech I know, there is a chip that overheats, and when it does, causes about 6-9 inches of tape to get stuck in the vcr. BUYER BEWARE- 1 year parts warranty, but only 90 days labor. They will give me a new chip - but I would need to PAY their service center to fix their defective product. No Thanks- and I'll buy another brand with extended replacement type warranty.
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...).
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.
I had found these blanks very very reliable. They changed them now though, out of my last 3 (which were my only 3) packs of cds, i had not had one defective cd. In the pack that i just bought from here i have already hat about 7 defectives out of the 20 ive used. You should really find a better brand now because they have been ruined.
The horn sounds mediocre for the price, but we started using Pile speakers to replace damaged cabs, and then our amps started tripping. The culprit was the Ohm loads, which ranged from 6-12 ohms for these guys. We have since replaced them with Peavey's and everything is running well again.
I just got the product today. By the way, it only took two days to ship, which was pretty cool. I opened it, plug in the things and into my laptop. One of the fans didn't turn on. I tried giving it a little push using a pen, still no movement. The other fan was working fine. I am disappointed that it is already broken out of the box.
I bought this so that I could have more fun playing CounterStrikePROS:I'm a power user so once I got the headset (from newegg) I disabled my onboard sound....Headset worked great...nice alternative to weak output of onboard sound chipsPlug and Play Had no problem except for that one time where it kept not detecting it correctly....(should've deleted that driver from system32)VERY STRONG QUALITY when I'm either listening to Youtube etc.CONS:Doesn't really have a one size fits all setting..:/It loves oil. Whenever I eat chips/oily food...the oil from ears would seep to the muffs. Had to wipe it with alcohol cleaner every couple of days...and then the left muff broke even when I didn't use excessive force..It just fell off.Get a more expensive headset with bigger muffs.
This router does not work properly with cox.net. Save youself the trouble and don't buy it if you are on cox. I spent 2 hours on customer service and they had no answers other than to say &quot;tough luck&quot;.
Right and Left wires are not the same length? The wires are also not "soft" and do not lay/hang flat - really annoying! This causes a sound problem as any rubbing of the wires on each other, or anything else for that matter, is traslated into noise due to the sound deading fit. For me this was not acceptable. Back to my headphones.
I ordered two of these headsets thinking they would be a good to use with Skype (one as a gift). While the sound from the headphones is adequate (I wouldn't expect too much from a flat, on-the-ear style with cheap foam padding to begin with), I couldn't get the mic to work on either of them, so I'm returning them both. Don't waste your time with this product. I guess you get what you pay for.
Loved this unit until the AC cord connection in the back of the unit no longer made proper contact with the unit and ceased charging the battery. For a while, I taped it into position but eventually this stopped working as well.
I installed this after getting pretty poor performance for the USB adapter.This thing can't hold a signal to save it's life. Right next to the PC I have a Dell Laptop with built-in wireless that never loses connection.It also often doesn't even SEE the strongest connection.I replaced this POS with a Linksys USB. It works flawlessly.
I've had two of these. Luckily the 2nd one I got free and it's not worth more than that. I think they get worse over time and the drivers are now outdated.1. BLACK STREAKS. When I was in school and need to print papers for class it would never work. It would refuse to feed paper or make blacks streaks down the paper vertically (this has happened with other Epsons I've had. The ink gets on the rollers and then you're out of luck unless you want to take a half hr to carefully clean with q-tips often) I had to hand those streaked papers in, when it decided to actually feed paper.2. The drivers for OSX crashes so it's hard to even use cleaning applications when you need to.3. When printing color I hardly ever get a good print without banding which renders this completely useless to me. I am an artist and need to print out sample images.4. Half your ink is wasted trying to clean the print heads over and over.
I gave the RX600 to my wife xmas 2004. May 2006 the LCD died. Epson made me pay $9.95 to talk to support who told me to take it to a service center. The service center informed me that the minimum repair cost would be $200.00.I called epson support back and asked them to google 'rx600 reviews'. Epson support refused to go to some site (Amazon.com) to get reviews of their products. Each time I spoke to support they were emphatic about letting me know they had never heard of LCD issues for the RX600. Strange thing was that each support person repeated the other word for word. Oh welp.I then called Epson's Customer Satisfaction Dept. who is sending me a refurbished model within 5-7 days. Is epson gonna replace this replacement if the LCD dies again? I dunno. Maybe I can ebay this one to buy a Canon or HP.
This item is rather poor when it comes to lighting up the keyboard; the light produced is very dim and even when it is very dark the light produced is very poor.
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.
Stitching is loose, the leather seams have jagged edges, zipper does not close completely, all in all does not feel like a quality product. Worthy of its Made in China label. Maybe I got a lemon, maybe you will too.
I bought the 777i about a year ago and have had to refill the ink about 5 times. I definitely do not get the 300 pages it's supposed to do, more like 40-50. Yes I've tried different ways to get by-but the fact is that this printer and ink stink. I will not be purchasing another printer from the clowns at Epson. I advise you to seriously look at any other brand on the face of the planet.
The packaging is absolutely indestructible. You can't get it open. I had to stab the plastic shell with a large pair of scissors, and then step on it and pry the plastic packaging back, while it cut my fingers in several places. I'm sweating and bleeding now. Whoever decided to packag it this way is a total moron.
This laptop is a piece of junk. Very little in the way of memory expansion and the hinges are pitiful--I have to prop the screen up against something so it doesn't flop over.
cheep ,i return and didn't get my money back
We love Karaoke Revolution games and were so excited to get our new hand held microphone. Amazingly we all scored platinums with this mic but that was only the first two days of playing. Like one of the other reviews it started with intermittent crackling then sound going out totally to now NOTHING. It's totally gone. I want to buy another, but after reading the reviews on the second and third purchases I refuse. Hopefully Logitech comes out with something more sturdy!! Don't waste your money, stick with the headset until something better comes along.
Delivery was quick & everything appeared to be just fine.I have purchased this item multiple times over the years for my C60 Epson printer & I am very happy with the product.The problem I have is this:I placed the order on November 30, 2010It was shipped quickly...no later than December 7th.THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE ITEM WAS JANUARY 2011I noticed this AFTER I opened up the black cartridge which is whyI did not atttempt to return the item for replacement. If I hadnoticed the date BEFORE I tore into the box I would have returned it.
Be aware of this procuct. A little over a year and it will not read a disk. Trash.
I would have rated this minus 5, but that was not an option. This is neither instant nor is it DVD. It took 2 weeks of intensive work to try to get it to work--it never did! I even had to reinstall Windows XP! Tech support NEVER got back to me, and by the time you finally give up, its too late to return. This will make you homocidal! Don't waste your time and energy.
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.
I just placed this unit in my network setup, simply because I have a Linksys cable modem and I wanted the units to be stackable with each other. It replaced a Netgear MR814v1, which worked flawlessly for over a year.After a frustrating weekend, I was not able to get my Linksys unit functioning at all for a consistent period. The wireless status kept flickering between available/not available. Checked the firmware version, it's up to date. Messed around with the all the settings, nothing worked. Ran a [ping -t] test for about 5 minutes to the gateway, 94% Loss!!!! And when it did get through the TTL was always over 150. On the Netgear MR814v2 TTL was a consistent 64.I've had many other Linksys products and have never had any trouble with them, I'm hoping that this is just an anomaly.But anyways, I went to store and purchased the Netgear MR814v2. After 10 hours of use, not one unavailable message popped up. Unfortunately, this is a Linksys product I cannot recommend.
Relative to the price, the shipping costs turned out to be very high and delivery was poor. I had already auditioned and returned the speakers by the time the wire arrived. You can do better buying either speaker wire or lamp wire at your local discount, home improvement, or hardware store. Also, you should buy heavier gauge (lower number, e.g., 16 or 14 gauge) wire.
The AC-4 willl power your Dimage camera, BUT IT WILL NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY! So, if you take all of your picture within 5 feet of an outlet than this is the product for you. If, say, you go outdoors on occasion you will need the BC-300 charger.
The outer insulation extremely thin and totally inadequate compared to most of the brands available in the market. I am not happy.
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?
Never have I had printer that was such a pile of junk. Constant paper jams and paper pickup failers. Yes, get use to the "Out of Paper" waring popping up. I bought the 3 year warrenty on this as well, big goof. Plan on a minamum of two hours with HP before gaining ground.Good Luck fuyure buyers!
I bought a Photosmart 315 digital camera a year and a half ago. This month the flash stops working. I contact hp, they wouldn't provide customer service over the phone unless i was under warranty or I paid $25. I refused to pay $25 to speak to someone who will tell me that yes, my camera is broken and it will cost more than the camera to fix it.The camera worked decently well until the flash broke. The delay in pressing the button and taking a picture was ridiculously long. Otherwise I was satisfied for 13 months.
I have used a Labtec microphone with my laptop for quite some time, and with good success. The microphone is decently built, and the quality of the captured audio is excellent.On the other hand, this Gamimg Set product from Labtec is a real disappointment. The headset speakers are very poor, and the microphone is even worse; even when positioned in front of my mouth, I have to shout to produce a recording with any significant volume, and this is with the 20dB booster enabled.Stay away from this product.
Someone gave me the Trutech T600-D as a present. He bought it for $29. Unfortunately, he didn't keep the receipt. DVDs started freezing in the middle. This happened with perfectly new clean discs. Then it stopped responding to the remote. You can put in a movie, and hit play on the box, but you can't rewind, forward fast, use the menus, or any of the features that are only available on the remote. I tested the remote by shining it into a digital camera, and I can see that the remote is working. It seems that the infrared sensor on the DVD player isn't picking up the signal from the remote. I'm afraid this unit has to go out with the e-waste.
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.
We were given this for Christmas a few years ago and it only worked for a few months. Then it'd say "no disc" even when a DVD was in place. I called Polaroid's costumer service this morning and they told me that it isn't repairable. All they will do is exchange it for a new one, but I have to pay $135 for the exchange. No thanks! It's a piece of junk. :(
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.
Device manager is constantly needing to be reassigned. Is constantly resetting to default. I do not recommend this product.
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.
I went through 4 of these batteries. They work for a few weeks then the battery charge light starts flashing. They only power the computer for a few minutes and the computer shuts down without warning.My 3-year old original battery still works fine. No problems.Stick with OEM batteries.
I have bought maybe 6 of these over the years because I wanted the nature sounds and the radio for 2 different alarms to be used. Plus I used them in 2 different locations. Each version I purchased had different complicated directions to use them. On a number of occasions I would make a mistake and the alarm would not work.But most importantly, why have I bought these over the years. Because after a short period of time they broke. The radio would not work, the nature sound did not work. The reception got worse. I would have to hold the clock in order to hear the news if I were listening to it. These lasted about 1 year.So I have purchased another brand now and will live without nature sounds.Plus this is really a very ugly looking clock. It also has a thin wire like a string off the back as an antenna.
I'm one of the ones who didn't want to delve into the streaming audio arena too quickly as well so I dropped $50.00 at Comp USA and brought my new toy home. I had just finished loading all of my music into iTunes the previous week and was happy as could be... until I loaded the software and upgraded it the latest release. It seems that Netgear ( since this device does support wireless ) deems anything outside of 128kb to not be effective due to bandwidth??? I had ripped all my music into iTunes at 160kb not because I can tell the difference but I decided that I had the drive space so why not. The newer versions of the MP 101 software give you an error message telling you that the bit rate is not supported. I tried rolling back to the version that shipped with the unit and it worked for about a week and then the server would not start up and it has a problem on the PC side with my database. I have un-installed and re-installed the software and again it will work for a day or two and then die. I have just under 6000 songs in 27.53gb. There is NO WAY I'm going to go back and re-rip all of these CD's in again it took me long enough the first time. BTW I did have my system hard wired which I would recommend but all in all a nice product when it worked but for me it's destined to gather dust. One of these days I'll learn, you get what you pay for...
A great disappointment from Sony. In about year or so it suddenly died without any warnings. Just like many reviewers I had the same problem. It shows reading the disc then displays the message it cannot read, and changes over to the next disc only to repeat the same problem, then cycles endlessly. At this state of the quality that this product represents, shouldn't cost more than $45. $380 for one year is too mulch money to waste when it almost guarantees that it will die in one year.
I just received this item for my first digital camera, an SD1000 Canon.I looks like a poor design. First of all, I would like to know where you are supposed to store the battery pack, compact flash card and wireless controller that it claims to accommodate in the description? The camera barely fits by itself! The magnetic closure is weak. Instead of the loop on the back provided to run your belt through, a quality clip for your belt would be much easier to use. Also, I don't understand what the slot in the top is for. The strap that came with the camera won't pass through it. This product appears to be hastily designed just to get something out the door. I may return it if I can find a better alternative locally.
This unit worked well but died after only 7 months of use. Avoid Panasonic equipment. It's a waste of money.
I used this lock A-OK for years. On Saturday 2008/09/27 I used it fine twice. When I wanted to unlock my notebook computer from the desk the following Monday, the lock acted as if I entered the wrong combination. I'm baffled. Now I have to cut it off. Will my notebook computer ever be rid of the lock dangling from the side? Now I'll look like a computer thief.
I like the idea of the product. However, maybe I am missing something here, I could not get two of the seven buttons to work. They are the "Play List Song Select" and "Play List Random" buttons. I've read the manual and searched Scosche's website and could not find a solution.The basic functions of the other five buttons do work. These are the Volume Up and Down, Track Forward and Backward, and Pause/Play/Sleep buttons. However, I could not do "press and hold" to move forward or backward within a track. According to the manual these should work.Also, from my remote although I could put my iPod to sleep, I could not do the reverse action of waking it up.
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.
Bottom line: this is supposed to be a "portable" product; it's not. The wires are simply too delicate to endure. Plus, as another reviewer mentioned, the carrying case is designed to practically guarantee failure. It's like storing a paperclip in a container that forces you to flex it back & forth a bit each time you store it.To me, an expensive product that is, in fact, designed to fail & designed to produce a follow-up purchase is not acceptable.So, if you plan to use them on the go, don't expect them to last more than several months.
I purchase the unit out of desparation. Bought a big Mitsubishi TV one year before DVI inputs so had to find a component HD unit. There was no noticable difference in image quality and it had some scenes where there were lines across the dark section of the images. But the biggest issue was that after 5 or 10 minutes the optical output quite working. Just gave up and returned it and ate the 15% restocking fee and my shipping costs.
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.
Ordered the printer as the specs and the reviews seemed fine. First of all the printer was larger and heavier than expected. The real issues started when I wanted to install the software which I still have not managed to - plug and play... The customer service for Mac is at its best to be rated with 2 stars... Hope I'll get it to work, otherwise I'll return it.
This product has a big flaw when using with a MacBook laptop. The USB cable has a weird design that conflicts with the MacBook power cord connection. Your cannot use both at the same time on the left side of your Mac. This forces you to put the product's USB connection on the right side of your Mac, which in turn forces you to put a USB connected mouse on the left. Putting your mouse on the left is not good for right handed users since it can shorten your mouse cord length. The product would also be better if it clamped onto your laptop so you could lay on your back, with your knees bent, without your laptop sliding off the product. The product has been designed for putting on a desk or table, not kicking back and lounging.
When transferring my holiday pictures to my Vista PC the process hung up, then the PC re-booted (only after I removed the card and allowed some recovery routine to run). Upon re-boot the card was unreadable on the PC, it simply did not see it. I replaced it in the camera and got "Card Locked" even though the locked tab was not in the locked position. Not too impressed with this at all. I've only had the card 2 months, it was really nice when it worked, fast transfers were great. Not sure what caused the problem, ie PC or card, but I've lost some nice wilderness shots/footage.******************* some time later**********************************I returned the card to Transcend and they quickly sent a replacement card, along with an apology and a $5 coupon for their online store. They do seem committed to customer satisfaction which is nice. Shame about the lost data though. I'd rate the card higher now if I could.
This case is well made of high quality materials, but it has two major flaws: (1) This case is too small to accommodate the camera that it was designed for. It's just too tight of a fit. It needs another inch of room; (2) The case doesn't provide adequate protection from a fall. The material is just too soft. Unfortunately, it's made for people who don't drop cameras.I was really disappointed with this item. When will they finally get it right?
Player worked fine until we needed to upgrade the firmware using the built in tools. Unfortunately the firmware killed the player and now it's useless. Even worse, Samsung says the firmware was at fault but they will not fix it unless we pay for the repairs and shipping. Needless to say, we're not buying anything Samsung ever again.
I have been interested in GPS units for several years, and have owned three handhelds so far. The Magellan Meridian Platinum is by far and away the best handheld made, to date. It's user interface and accuracy are top-notch, along with a suite of useful features (temp, barometer, etc...). However, while Magellan succeeded with the unit itself, the mapsend software itself is the most outdated and difficult program i have ever used. I have been using computers for as long as i can remember, and have tackled some pretty difficult software, but this takes the cake. I cannot imagine a less user friendly software. I spent about 3 hours trying to input the information from my PC to the GPS, but to no avail. I gave up and sent the software back. Please, please do not waste your time or money on this product. By all means, if you are looking for a GPS, go with the Magellan, but unless you feel like punishing yourself, do not consider the software a selling point.
I tried several days for this device to connect to wireless home net using wep. I have a linksys adsl gateway modem. Linksys support cannot not resolve the issue. Firmware upgrade did not work.Eventually I discovored the following behaivor:%90 percent of time if the cam is power of or losses wireless connectivity you must plug network cable make it run with the cable and power off then unplug network cable then power on! Same issue If I reboot the modem!I have high speed ADSL at home and my office has a very high speed internet connection.Pluses:if it works Video is acceptable. But my wife cannot see video from her office (2 Mbit Connection)Minuses:audio is very very bad from internet.poor management. I cannot reboot orsee usernames in the log.If power of you may loose wireless connectivity.large in size.poor support.for european user no 240 V switch in power adapter.I think the price is very high for this unreliable device. (hey I paid for voice but it did not work from internet!) I did not test the other cams but I think this device is at the begining of the the road. should be developed. pls test the other cams.
this product did not work at all. I got a worse wifi signal than without it. I emailed customer service for support and didn't even get a reply. Really nice! Don't bother buying this junk.
I thought this was too cute, so bought it for my toddler so we could have music in her room. The CD player skips terribly, even on brand new disks with absolutely no scratches. The radio works fine, so we're just using that part. I was disappointed since I was buying it mainly to play the new CDs I had bought her. Guess we'll have to listen to them in the car.
Photosmart 6221 Premium digital Camera Dock. Received same on 6/11,tried to set item up. No power transfer..Emailed Zerpan on 6/27 to learn about the weather had shut everything down,would not be able to get a reply for up to 2 days..Sent several emails, phoned several times. No response..Still trying to make verbal contact. I want my Product!! Send a replacement for it and I will gladly return the defective unit. I can not believe that Amazon would do business this way.. rjb
I thought I had done my research and assumed those that give these headphones a really low rating just had no idea how to adjust the ear pieces so they properly fit. Well shame on me - because these headphones do not adjust. Either your ears fit or they don't. Simple as that. Guess I'm a part of the group with weird sized ears - can't wait for my membership jacket.
My beloved older JVC VCR got dropped and died, putting me suddenly into the market for a replacement VCR. I immediatly noted a severe drop in quality of most VCRs now sold!! Especially if you want to buy a stand-alone model without a DVD. Having purchased and loved Sony products before new, used and refurbished, it was dissappointing to see such poor workmanship from the Sony SLV-N750 VCR. First off, the picture quality as mentioned by others is very, very poor. I noticed the lack of clarity, brightness and contrast against my 5 year old JVC model I'd had. Tapes tested (new and old) looked blurred with a slight white cast.Also annoying is the cheap feel of the device overall, and delicate jack connections in the back. I thought the prongs were going to break off in my hand the first time I inserted the connection cable!! I found the jacks flimsy and clearly not built hold up to even average use. Gone are the days were the jacks and back panels are sturdy, made with metal facings/backings. Some of the current JVC and other models still have metal back panels.Additionally, I found the wide case somewhat annoying. What a waste of space! A more compact, stronger case would have been preferred. I found the tracking useless, and the tape counter of the SLV-N750 does not have second increments. And the remote did not seem well organized or intuitive to use. The "twist" style PLAY knob did not work well, or seem durable. I felt the overall quality of this model lacking, but the poor image quality was the kicker - especially for a brand new device -- foretelling an even dimmer future literally!!!With receipt in hand, I returned it very next day! Informing the manager about the poor quality and workmanship. They tested it, made no further comment and refunded me in full. I ended up purchasing a used JVC HR-VP674U which works great as my old one did 'till it got dropped! Look into the JVC brands (even the older models such as the JVC HR-VP674U) which still have the superior tracking/ recording heads. Or find studio grade models in other brands - as quality is really lacking in the new consumer models.
First off let me say I am a Network Engineer in the IT industry and have been for the last 10 years.I have a very high powered gateway laptop that runs extremely hot when multi-tasking. So hot that it will in fact turn off at times. I have a temperature monitor application I use which would normally indicate it running around 80-85 degrees celsius. A HUGE problem. After trying the X-pad and then this cooler I finally realized I was trying to solve this problem the wrong way.Most laptop coolers try to "suck" the hot air from underneath your laptop which competes with it's natural cooling ability. Most fans on the bottom of your laptop are actually trying to suck in cool air and then actually blow the air out of the side vents (at least mine does, and so do most others I have seen).When you buy a cooler like this it is simply sucking air from the pool of air which your laptop needs to use. Picture two fans sitting on top of another, both trying to suck air from each other. NOT much air for either of them to use!If you are running into this type of problem solve it like I did. Buy a laptop cooling STAND with a built in fan that actually provides more air to the fan built in to your laptop. I purchased the Connectland CL-NBK68001 Laptop stand. It raises my laptop about 6-7 inches of my desk and has a fan on the backside which provides more air to my laptop. Since doing this I have noticed my laptop is consistently running 15 degrees celsius cooler than it was using the other 2 previous coolers.DONT BE FOOLED by the claims that these devices cool your laptop. All they are doing is sucking the hot air from underneath and competing with the cooling system built in to your laptop.Do what I did, by a stand that brings more airflow to your laptop. You will see it works much better and will prolong your high powered notebook.
Got this cute thing as a gift 10 months ago and used periodically and my 4 year-old was able to use it. All it did was sit on the shelf and occasionally play cds. Two days ago it stopped recognizing cds. I called Emerson Radio customer support and it would cost half-again as much to return and replace. I don't think it is worth it and won't be paying for replacement.
Although the DVD player &amp; speakers are nice, the sound is still REALLY loud when the volume is turned down to &quot;1&quot;. The volume is completely off at &quot;0&quot; and is loud at &quot;1&quot;, very loud at &quot;2&quot;, and continues up until it is ridiculously loud. I tried fiddling with all of the settings, but I could not reduce the volume to a moderate or soft level. Since I live in an apartment, I wanted to watch DVDs at a moderate volume with theater-quality sound. I could only get the sound moderate-to-soft by turning off most of the speakers, which defeats the purpose of a home-theater system.
This is THE most frustrating piece of equipment on the face of the planet. I bought it on the recommendation of a teacher and have had nothing but problems with it. Get a different printer. ANYTHING but this one!!
Under no circumstances, based on this experience, will I ever buy another single piece of equipment from HP again. The fax machine sends, but I have yet been unable to receive a single fax from anyone outside of HP's help desk. This is after hours and hours of troubleshooting. The installation software was a disaster, the scanner functionality is totally questionable and the printer cartridges run out far too quickly. The printing functions were working fine, until I moved to a Mac, and now the printer driver--and this is the driver for Mac--is not compatible with OS. I've read that this will change if I upgrade to Snow Leopard, but I'm already thinking of giving this useless hunk of plastic away and getting a Canon or a Mac printer. I remember when HP put out good equipment. Sadly, those days are behind us.
drive I had fail shortly after 1 year and there is only a 1 year warranty. BUY SEAGATE DRIVES with the 3 year warranty you won't be disappointed!!!! I am waiting for my 3 other IDE WD drives to fail so I can replace these 3 drives also with Seagate drives... These drives are as bad as Maxtor!
for me this unit was terrible. Once I turned it on I couldn't turn it off. It always stayed on. It's destination was always a minimum of 300 ft. off. I would drive up to the door of any destination and it would be 300 feet off. The bluetooth would not sync to my blackberry. For me it was terrible. I would not recommend this.
nobody makes mp3 type players with the quality Apple does, save your money and get an iPod.
I bought the old Rio and was very pleased. Lost it and made the mistake of buying the new Forge before any reviews were out. I've exchanged it twice already because it keeps shutting off. I'm so angry that Rio would put such a piece of garbage out on the market. They should refund everyone's money no questions asked. DO NOT buy this player. You'll regret it. Now I have to go see if Best Buy's protection plan will allow me to get a different player...
In my office, I'm required to have my Mac password protected. More soften than not, when I try waking the Mac to log in, this keyboard has lost pairing with the Mac and takes forever to repair (so to speak). Which defeats the whole point of having an instant-on Mac. I'm going to go back to a hard-wired keyboard that works right away.
Never received the chips, or a response from the company I bought them from, even after three emails.... Never again will I buy from Second Party Company's.....
If you are considering purchasing this filter from Amazon make sure you check the specs of your camera for the correct size filter. The Amazon website has a recommendation for the wrong size filter to go with a Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Digital Camera. The filter looks like a quality product but unfortunately I could not use it and had to return it.
This alarm clock is driving me crazy. The nature sounds don't work, all I get is obnoxious beeping, and setting it is a pain. If I set more than one alarm (out of the three) a day the only reason it helps me wake up is because I get so confused trying to turn the alarms off that I can't fall back asleep, and start my day grouchy. This is the worst alarm clock I have ever purchased, and my roomate agrees that the beeping is awful.
I wish that they had said up front that it did not come with a charger or battery. You are literally just buying a camera with nothing else, this would have been fine if it hadn't also been in crappy condition. You could still see where someone had written on it in marker, and it had scratches on both the screen and the camera itself. I'm not sure what I expected when I paid so little for it though. You get what you pay for, so if you want a decent camera just pay for a good one.
A couple of the reviews here made me hopeful that this might work, even though it was so cheap. I guess there's a reason why real Canon parts are so much more expensive: my actual Canon batteries work incredibly well and the charge lasts for eons. Even after three consecutive overnight charges, this one is so weak that my camera will barely turn on, and if it does, it won't power the LCD display, even. (I managed to take 2 pictures before it crapped out, but of course I couldn't even see what I was snapping, since the LCD wouldn't come on) Given the price, it might not be worth the shipping to send it back, I might just have to find somewhere local that can recycle it...
Bad battery, defective, not good at all for MicroMV Cameras like SONY DCR IP5 or IP7, go fo NPF-71 InfoLITHIUM as a replacement
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.
Can't say too much about the product itself - it was a gift and I haven't heard anything negative about it, so it may be decent. What irks me to no end is that two weeks later I got a call referencing my purchase of this product and then an "amazing offer" of some coupon books where they would charge my credit card $1 now, then a monthly fee until I unsubscribe. Every time I steered the conversation towards that charge, opting out, or not wanting to participate, the lady on the phone drove it back towards how great the offer was. It took several tries to get them to take "no" for an answer.If you purchase this item, be wary of where your information could end up. I don't know if it was the company directly, or if they sold it to a third party, but apparently they already had my credit card information on hand, which is a bit unsettling. I will be monitoring my credit card statement closely.
Thats right WHY!!!! There is no reason to put up with this kind of problem. Ink sticks to plastic, glass and even each other if you put one picture on top of another. Ha!!!! Get out a hair dryer and dry the ink...Why Hp is giving this paper away when you buy ink, and the 4x12's,,,buy 1 and they will give you 1 free!!!!!!Why!!!! because the paper sucks,,, Don't buy it I'm sending mine back for a refund or for a paper that works I really have to laugh when I look at the pics and can't understand WHY people would try to talk themselves into using this paper. Mabe if you put tape on the back of the pic and hang them on a line you could look at them this way. Let me read what it says on the 110 vivera ink Brilliant, long-lasting. NOW! Water- and smudge- resistant prints. This is the kind of mix-match that the company's tell you can happen when you use aftermarket paper or inks. Shame on you HP
Worked well until month 7, when it died, it showed write error. you can't take more pictures and you can't read the pictures in the card neither. I bought several different brand memory cards before. never had same problems. Maybe I should have read those hundreds of one-star reviews
works sometimes for only an hour then have to reset by unpluging for 30 seconds.you get what you pay for did not pay much did not get much
I tried the Linksys PC card and it work only in line of line conditions. 30' and obstucted it does not work. 3Com's PC w/ XJACK is only a little better. I recommend the Linksys USB. It is not as compact as PC card but powers from PC and you get use to it.
Stay away from this product as the hinge is of poor design and when it fails will crack the plastic housing the screen. Polaroid will not stand behind this product or repair it when out of warranty. They will offer you a replacement for $150.00 with the same results. Stay away and find something else !
We returned this receiver. Once it was hooked up, we found that the volume control did not work well. The volume increased only a smidge even when it was turned up all the way. All we were looking for was a simple receiver that worked well, and this was not it. We were disappointed because we've found Sony products to be very reliable, usually.
If you are thinking about getting this printer, do not buy it. I recommend you buy the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 970Cse inkjet printer. It works very smoothly and works very fast. It can print 12 pages per minute in black, 8 pages in color. But with text, it runs very fast. Go ahead and go to that page. Also, the Canon ink cartridges are very expensive.If you already own this printer, I would recommend you buy a new one and sell your Canon BJC-2000 Bubble Jet printer. Because of &quot;Bubble Jet&quot; technology, words cannot print out in exactly black. Pictures are printed translucently. I would recommend you buy an Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 970Cse inkjet printer or a Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 722C inkjet printer. They are both very good at printing text and pictures.
This appears to be another in a long line of Phillips products that are not built to function properly or last. This is in keeping with their previous products starting with EGA (Magnavox) monitors, CD-R Drives and software, and even their PC speaker/soound cards and TV remote controls. Everything seems to be low quality with a short lifespan.
I'm leaving town now... Where's my item? This is a real bummer for me. I needed this item, and it was supposed to be here.
These headphones were terrible. I tried to use them with my 60gb IPOD and they were horrible. They were extremely tinny and had no bass whatsoever. I returned them to Amazon for a refund.
I bought it without doing much research. The filter isn't coated, so all of the wonderful coatings on your lens become almost pointless. I've since decided to go without filters for protection. I replace the lens cap immediately after use anyway.
The headphones are flashy, with above agerage sound, and have absolutely no movement when you run. But there is a drawback, the buds on these things are huge and extremely unpleasant feeling. After running 6 miles it actually hurts to look in either direction or wiggle my ears. I take them out periodically on my run, by mile 8 they're out of my ears completely. I keep hoping my ears will adjust or that the headphones will adjust but it hasn't happened. If you have huge ears, this would be a great product for you. if not, don't bother.
Although this cable appeared to be real, it wasn't. Just a 3-d picture, really. I was disappointed, and this was a 2nd attempt. What a waste.
Although I don't have the same complaints as many others regarding the quality of the pictures, my issue is with the amount of time it takes to turn this thing on. No less than 18 minutes from the time we hit 'power' on the remote until the display turns on. This just can't be right. I'm taking it back tomorrow.
This book does have a lot of info for its size. In my opinion it just has your typical memory items that you should already know from your pilot training. Items such as alcohol consumption and required VFR equipment should not have to be looked up by a current pilot. Overall the book has a ton of info in it but not really anything you should need while flying and if you were studying at home there are much better books for studying.
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.
We purchased this humidifier and were relatively pleased with its ability to humidify the air, the quietness, etc. We thought the filters were hard to find, too. Not always in stock at Target or the like, so if you see them, buy a couple. The other problem we had was that it leaked. We have hardwood floors and always put a towel underneath the unit when we ran it in our daughter's room. Several times, we woke up in the morning to a soaked towel and an empty water reservoir. We thought if we used this model any more we would run the risk of damaging our floors, so we threw it out and are searching for something better!
From the very start after installation, I have had mystery paper jams, that were non-existant. And when I was able to get it to print, the photo copy was poor. I cannot recommend this product. The only positive thing I have to add is that the installation of the software and device was easy on Windows XP.
Those reviews were probably made by the manufacturer. It's a suck a*s piece of equipment. They would have been better off ripping off source code from Freevo or MythTV to make it work. Browsing the internet blows, it won't pick up network shares via SMB like my Roku HD1000 does. It won't output on Component. S-Video outputs in 4:3, composite outputs widescreen but overscanned. VGA outputs fine. There was a loose screw in my review unit. The DVD drive is misaligned and is picky about ejecting. The hard drive is a WD and was improperly cabled and jumpered as cable select. Only 128MB of RAM. What is it good for? Hacking it!! That'd be about it. I'd double the RAM, throw in a Seagate drive, and install Gentoo with MythTV if you could. The box is nothing more than a 1Ghz C3 (think Mini-ITX) with fairly standard components. That's all I can say without ranting some mornotanatheist@yahoo.come.
I naively ordered a SMC wireless antenna hoping to increase my 802.11b range. Once I received it, I learned that it attaches only to an SMC wireless bridge - not any of their access points. Now I have a piece of hardware I can't use and am frustrated that the product description didn't give me that critical information.
Order the NetGear router instead! This units too lightweight.
This printer will NOT print labels correctly. I'm assuming there's a problem with the feed, because all my projects print FINE on regular paper, but when I put the labes in the feed, the alignment is ALWAYS wrong. I've tried re-aligning everything in the page setup but that does not work. What a waste of money.
Purchased the Sigma based on price only. Mistake, I returned the Sigma SA-7 and purchased the Minolta STsi Kit, which we love and get amazing photo's from. The Minolta STsi also has a date and panorama feature which we use. I suggest staying with a name brand product.JH
This is two products in one, which sounds good for $50. (1) It's a discman. (2) It's a car cassette-to-CD converter. That's great if it works as both products.But for me, it hasn't worked. On the first one I got, the volume control didn't work, so it was no good as product (1): discman. On the second one, the volume control works, but it sounds horrible in the car on anything that has electric guitar on it (ie most of what I listen to). So this second one fails as product (2).At the time of writing this review, I'm not sure whether or not I will again send back an unsatisfactory product to Amazon. I suspect that the discman part of it is fine, and that a decent car cassette-to-CD conversion thingy would set things right.But as far as quality goes, I have to score this product as an unacceptable zero for two. It gets one star on the dubious basis of &quot;What can you expect for $50.&quot;
This camera nevers take a picture of what you see through the viewfinder. Moreover, the picture through the viewfinder is soo small you can hardly see anything. The software was impossilbe to load in Windows ME but loaded after several tries in windows XP. You need a magnifying glass to read the driections. Do waste your money. This product does not work.
These earphones are apparently great, but I wouldn't know. I ordered them off of Amazon, and they were a knockoff pair. I didn't realize it, because this looks like a legitimate product page... but the wiring came loose and never felt quite comfortable. I'm aggressive with my earphones, and since I thought I had a warranty on them after buying them on Amazon, I went to the Bang & Olufsen store in Manhattan. They looked at it, and told me my warranty was void since they were knockoffs, and they don't accept receipts from Amazon. If you want to try these out, please go to the actual B&O store and buy them there. Then if you don't like them you can return them (I think within 30 days). Don't take your chances buying them off Amazon. (Since then I went to a Bose store and I am very happy with my *real* headphones).
I purchased the vs41 and vs55. Vs41 more flexable but vs55 stays firm on any surface. I've Used the Vs41 a few times and it does what its suppose to do but if you use a heavy lense the VS55 will do a job better.
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...
Part of the tripod head is detachable and to attach it the part snaps into place with plastic pieces. The plastic hook broke and my camera fell right off the tripod. Also I found the head made very jerky movements while recording.
i bought it last week and tried it to my my car cd player(toyota camry 2007)...it didnt work and still i got error message...don't waste ur money for this junk...
The ad for this item does not state that it is only compatible with windows. I have a mac computer and was dissappointed to discover that the upgrade kit does not work with a MAC operating system. I was also dissappointed to discover that the kit only allows you to upgrade on one computer. It is not possible to have 2 computers wirelessly print to the unit. The item may be great for those running windows with only one computer but I don't know because I haven't used it.
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.....
Word on the street is that this unit and its predecessor (RadioShark "1", I guess) are essentially identical in terms of hardware, and that if you had problems with the old model, you'll have problems with this one too.That said -I bought a RadioShark "1" off of eBay for the purpose of recording AM sports broadcasts. However, as others have noted, the AM reception is essentially nonexistent, for both the "1" and the "2". The device might work if the radio station's commercial antenna were poking in your window and zapping this thing directly with a few thousand watts, maybe making it glow a bit. But not otherwise. I live next to a major city. I could partially pick up 1 station. I threw the thing away (without bothering to test the FM.)
Couldn't get it to charge from AC or the sun, so I returned it and got a $40 USB battery that works like a charm. Once this product is perfected I'll probably try it again, but it's just not ready.
This product says that it fits the 04 Dodge Intrepid, It does not, the plugs are completely different than the existing wiring harness on the car.
I plugged this into the USB only of 2 computers. Both of them are DVI/HDMI out, so switching the video over VGA wasn't a reasonable option for me. I could not get it to consistently work. My Windows 7 laptop would see the keyboard and mouse after booting up. When I switched to my Mac, keyboard and mouse were recognised. When I switched back to my Windows laptop, neither were recognized. I got it working somewhat by putting a USB hub between the KVM and my Windows laptop. That felt like a hack, but it worked....for about 5 switchings. Then even that stopped working. I contacted Trendnet support and they haven't been particularly helpful. They said "This is a non supported configuration" but didn't identify which part of it. Is Windows 7, Mac, no VGA, or a USB hub in the middle non supported? I just want something that works with no tinkering. This apparently is not it for me. I'm returning it. I'm giving it a 2 star because I feel bad giving it 1. But I really don't know how much worse it would have to be to deserve 1. I guess maybe it didn't burn the house down. And I didn't lose a finger trying to get it connected.....
Don't waist your time. This won't fit the XPS Gen 2 laptop... bought it and return it same day...
A good product once you figure out how the shuffle key works. Good versitility allowing both MP3 data, Flash drive data and FM sound. Volume seemed low but I tried other headsets and it seemed to work okay.After 8 months of normal use the LCD panel no longer displayed and the buttons did not work. Contacted Creative tech support and they said I should send the unit in. However, I must also send in a $25.00 Non-refundable check to test the unit. If the unit was bad they would replace it but keep my $25.00. The
You don't want your filter holder to add ugly vignetting to your shots, do you? Thus you need to have this item in your bag because the regular Cokin P Filter Holder (3 threads) adds tons of vignetting anytime you shoot below 28-30 mm. I got one but still experienced some issues using it:- Below 24-26 mm, there still is vignetting when one has to slightly tilt the filter holder to match the horizon line :(- Edges of this item are so sharp, one could injure one's hands, especially when doing those waterscape shots in cold weather! I'd recommended to smooth'em with sandpaper or...to shoot with gloves but you know how inconvenient it is :(- Because it holds only 1 filter, well, you can't combine others--obvious but...true :(Turnarounds:i. If you have not purchased filters yet, I'd recommend to avoid the P size and go for Z or X sized filters. Even better, don't use a filter holder, hold your filters in hand like the pros! Takes a bit of practice though.ii. If you already own P size filters, and if you can afford it, go for a better design/built--can't tell which brand but figuring out yourself shouldn't take to long...
Maybe I'm being too harsh, but I have not yet been able to consistently get decent accuracy readings using this pouch for the nike sensor. Perhaps it's more the general limitations of the nike plus system. Though in comparison the switcheasy runaway with the hard plastic container gave a lot better readings overall. The price was alright, but not sure if I would buy again.
...I've got one attached to my iBook, and I loved it for the first three months or so. Nowadays it tends to not wake from sleep mode. I have to unplug it from the computer, then from the power brick and let it sit there for five minutes or so.Maxtor was completely lost when I contacted them for tech support.I'm still using it for software and music archives, but I keep all my really important projects elsewhere in case it finally decides not to wake up.
The quality of the pictures were great. But then, after 13 months, the camera became dead. Battery is ok. But, for whatever reason, camera is dead. It feels like the camera is programmed to die after the warranty is over so that you will have to buy another camera.
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.
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 have had the television for 2 weeks and i am now returning it due to the poor picture quality. Contrast is not good on DVDs, i even tried S-Vid and Component but both did not change the problems.I used Schindler's List, Lord Of The Rings, and Finding Nemo to try and calibrate the color and contrast.The opening menu for Schindler's list looked horrible in contrast. You could clearly see three different shades of black and white, which should have blended together. In LOTR during the council of elrond the picture was either too grainy or fleshtone colors on the characters faces were too bright. Finally on Finding Nemo the television had problems finding a medium between making the bright colors too brite or too bland, again no easy medium.The television would also not turn on if i did not turn it off from the rear power switch each time. And after playing Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow for all of 30 minutes there was already burn in on the lower right of the screen.I got the television for 3000, it might be cheaper than an HDTV but in my opinion its not worth it.
The 6-in-1 Reader did not work. The video program kept crashing. But the worst part is the essentially non-existent support from Pinnacle Systems. Couldn't find an answer on their troubleshooting website; after 2 weeks of sending e-mails in a futile effort to get some help, I bundled it up and sent it back!
The packaging and item arrived in the normal time and overall looked pretty good. When I tried hooking it up into my system, it would not work. I could get all the little lights to light up, but couldn't get on my network. I tried basically all the plugs in my house and still couldn't get on. I have a newer single family home (built in 2002) so I don't know if that's better or worse.
In a prior review I wrote that the Linksys wireless router was a nice addition to my notebook computer after I adjusted to the range and speed being less than 1/2 of the published performance specifcations. At that time I hadn't noticed that the unit was running very hot and smelling badly of burning circuit boards. After reading user-reviews on several sites, I returned it and order a Lucent Orinoco BG2000 and Orinoco Silver PC Card. What an improvement. The range is actually what the Linksys specs said theirs should be. 100 feet indoors and it reaches to all our needed outdoor locations. There is no comparison in performance. Setup was easier because XP had the drivers on-board and there was no need to download and install firmware upgrades. The only negative is that the LAN side of the router has only one port so you will still need another switch if you have multiple PC's on your wired netework. This was the first Linksys product of several that I have purchased that was substantially inferior to the competition.
Thus, I don't reccommend this product. But if it worked for others, it might work for you.
Similar to other reported problems, I can't read the thing now (tried it on several different PCs). I definitely was not rough on it. I think it is hit or miss if you get a good one, but when it fails don't blame me if you lose precious data, as I did.
I ordered this product and transfered about 16 GB of data to it. I used it for awhile; but after about a month, it failed to be recognized as a known USB device. I couldn't even format it. It simply couldn't be recognized as a flash drive. Needless to say, all the new data I stored on it during the month I used it was lost.
The ad on Amazon for these headphones said "Pump up your MP3 player". However these headphones cannot be plugged into a MP3 player as the connector is too big for the jack. I looked at other reviews and none mentioned this fact, and I felt other people should be warned so they would be spared the waste due to false expectations. I might as well throw mine away, the only point was to replace those annoying earbuds.
ok, so for the first four or five months i've had this cd player it worked great. but recently, it has been stopping, right in the middle of playing songs, not because i've pressed any buttons, but because it is extremely low-quality. i strongly advise buyers to get a panasonic player; their products meet every high standard.
The mere thought of a combination satellite radio/cd/radio boombox delights the ears. I needed a CD player/radio AND wanted to be able to listen to my XM radio, so I gave this boombox a try. What a disappointment. The main problem is the background noise on the XM radio. The faint high-pitched hum only occurs when listening to the XML radio. The CD player and radio sound fine, however, CDs skip and sometimes hesitate to play. Removing the XM radio takes some practice. You snap the unit into the adapter, which is fine, but to remove it, you have to push on the radio until the unit slides forward. That was my experience.If you don't already own a Delphi XM radio, consider the Audiophase satellite radio Skybox with AM/FM/CD/MP3 player. Or you could add a receiver to an XM radio family plan,[...].Pros:- Radio and cd player fidelity- Intuitive buttonsCons:- Background noise- Skipping CDs- Awkward way to insert and remove XM radio- Garish design
I got this for my birthday and it quit working after only 2 weeks. I exchanged it for another and now I'm having the same problem. The system just doesn't hold a charge. I'm so frustrated. NOW I've got to send it back at my expense.I love that it's small and I can travel with it but it's not doing me any good with the battery going dead so quickly. I don't know if this is just a fluke having 2 units go bad or what.
Harman Kardon GPS-300 Portable Navigation Unit with MP3 Player and 4-Inch Widescreen VideoAs a GPS, in my rural community, it was consistently wrong. It must have had an outdated map or was simply inaccurate because it mis-located my house by a 1/4 mile. On local trips, it would constantly call for a U-Turn to the point that passengers would want the unit turned on because it was so stupid that it was hysterically funny.The package does not come with an A/C charger although the instructions require that the unit be charged six hours before using. The start-up manual is incomplete and gives instructions to download a manual from the internet. The manual was not available at the time of this writing.The mounting to the window contains a lever that can flip inside itself and make installation impossible unless it is flipped back out, something not covered by the instructions.It does not have the voice to text feature, so it does not speak the name of the oncoming street.I was disappointed. I returned the unit to Amazon and they recommended the Garmin nuvi 350 saying it was the most popular. It seems to have gotten things right.
The 4110 software is defective and they (hp) will not fix it.The software will not print in reverse order, e.g. from page 1 to &lt;end&gt;. So, you have to manually reorder the pages (if the document is longer than 1 page).I talked to tech support and many others at HP. They recognize the problem but management will not fix it. (It's a simple fix.)Carley brags about taking care of users. I couldn't ever get anyone in management on the phone to report the problem.This ends my dealing with HP.
First, let me start by saying that logitech products are very well designed.With that said, the harmony 1000 puts almost every other remote design to shame (except for the philips tsu9600). The 1000 combines a light weight, thin, and comfortable sized remote with a beautiful color touchscreen display, illuminated buttons, and a well thought out software concept; although it is not very well executed.You can customize the lcd background with your favorite pictures such as a vacation pic or dream motorcycle. The screen looks fantastic and is bright, although not very responsive.Also, the 1000 feels like your driving a beautiful sports car, with its rubber-smooth back , brushed-metallic surface and silky-black polished screen. Pressing any of the illuminated buttons makes you feel like your holding something special. However, these feelings get diluted once you discover how the remote actually handles.Unfortunately, this beautiful logitech remotes software falls into the category of first generation blunder. Like most first generation products, the 1000 comes with a number of software glitches and problems that will keep you up all night programming it only to find out that all your efforts are worthless. You will find yourself going back and forth, from your tv to your computer, then back to your tv, only to discover that although it did figure out how to change your tv to the correct inputs, now some of the buttons are missing and/or your dvd player does not turn off when instructed.Having to look back and forth from your tv to your remote almost every instance because the touchscreen does not respond correctly the first time is a hassle. You almost have to puncture the lcd screen to get a button to work. Also, when on the computer, updating the remote is sluggish at best and takes lots of time to upload even on a quad-core dell xps 710 h2c top of the line computer.Couple that with a slow responsive time and you got yourself a pinto motor packed inside a lamborghini diablo. I own a sony av-3000 lcd touchscreen remote and the responsive time is dead on instant. Unlike the sony, the 1000 lags when changing channels and/or when switching to a different activity.Also, the interface of the 1000 is not up to par. Since it does lack enough buttons to access your different hardware, you find yourself having to use the slow and poorly executed software. You have to press many buttons to get to your tv inputs and a few more buttons to get back to your hardware of choice; distracting you from your overall viewing experience.I have already processed a no-hassle return with AMAZON for the logitech 1000 and expect to get a refund shortly. In the meantime I plan to use my sony lcd remote until LOGITECH upgrades its software. If logitech gets to work and fixes these problems sooner than later, I will gladly re-welcome the 1000; their BEST remote so far.Two stars because of the software problems and sluggish lcd screen. Although the harmony 1000 warrants, is asking for, a 5 star rating.
This item was broken when I opened it. It was shipped with several other items that are all ok. All the items were individually packaged and then placed in a master carton along with packing material. No cartons were damaged during shipping. That is, none of the individual cartons nor the master carton were damaged. In other words, I suspect this item was broken when it was originally packed. Does not speak well of Pyramid for product inspection.
This sale was deceptive. It says LEXMARK all over the order but when you receive it is is an American Spirit knockoff!!!! You can get "compatible" cartridges a lot cheaper elsewhere.
Bought this lens for my XT/30D.I really wanted to like this lens, it's nicely built, and fast focuses.Close ups work fine, but for medium distance to infinity, AF is totally random.Save time and energy. Stay away, Canon's 35/2 is a better/cheaper pick.
I purchased this portable unit to play mp3 files. I currently have a home cd/mp3 player and wanted a unit I could take with me while camping. This unit wont play ANY mp3 file I own, while my other player and even my dvd player has no problem with my mp3 discs. This unit will read the files and menu, but will not play. The display is almost impossible to read even in room lighting because RCA was too cheap to include a backlit display. This unit is going back to the store tomarrow. I wish I would of read this review forum before I bought this thing. What a waste of my time!
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?
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!
I tried to get this adapter working with my WinXP box and no luck. I upgraded the drivers, tried various configurations, read online advice, and it would still drop the wireless connection after about a minute. Then I tried a D-Link DWL-G122 on the same PC and bingo, up and running in no time and no problems so far. Linksys may make pretty good routers, but this device is just plain clunky and has serious design issues.
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.
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.
My school uses these things and we spend 10-20 minutes before and after each class trying to swap our drives out. The keys are all shot, even for brand new enclosures, after only a few days. Here is what we are forced to do -- we take the double-handful of keys that are available and try them one at a time, until our thumbs and forefingers are raw, and eventually, sometimes after the third time through the entire pile of keys, one will work. It feels so good when the pain stops, it's like winning the frigging lottery!!
This product is absolutely wicked. it hits hard, clean and reproduces sound excellently. i have no complaints yet and i am very happy with this purchase.edit: 1 week later the dust cap crackednext week: speakers sound awful and will not handle much powervery cheep
Some 15-20 h over a 2-month period was spent trying to program this device and get it to connect to the internet through a separate modem. It never worked, even with downloaded instruction materials from Netgear website and a couple of phone calls and emails from tech staff who sincerely tried to help. Finally boxed the unit and sent back to Netgear. No response from Netgear since sending.
It worked great, for about 8 months. Everything you'd want it to be, for an out-of-the-box system. Then it started overheating and stopped reading dvds. Then it stopped reading dvds entirely. I am told that Koss won't even repair it if you send it back to them, and the parts are seemingly unavailable to do it yourself. Do yourself a favor and buy something that will last.
This product will not HotSync with Windows 7...64You need an older version of Windows to use this Palm.I tried every thing that support told me to do but in the endI had to return this item. I would like to have known this beforeI ordered it. My money was refunded but not the shipping cost. Alsohad to pay to ship it back.
This was my first mac. Panther is great, and I enjoy working on it. BUT, this machine crashes at least once a day. The screen freezes, and I can move the mouse, but that's it. You have to reboot.If not for this problem, the G5 is a 5 star product, but this problem makes the machine nearly useless. Definetly not worth the price.[...]
I am about to leave on a long road trip. I am really late, but I was so angry at this "machine" that I decided to come back to the house and write this review. The cds jump all over the place. If you turn the machine off, instead of coming back to where you were (as the dozens of other mp3 players I have owned do), it starts at the beginning. The buttons are stiff, etc. I own hundreds of books on discs, so I keep buying old-style mp3 players, but I will never buy another craig product. I am also put out that SONY has cheapened its products, but that is another story.
Most of the other reviews praise this printer, and for the most part, the reviews are correct. I like the great, borderless prints and duplex printing. However, I realized something most people just overlook.I must give it 2 stars, because Canon did something shady: It uses the color ink cartridges whenever you print an image, ANY image, even in "grayscale" mode, and even a B&W; photo. Over the course of three months, I have replaced all 3 color cartridges twice, and I have never replaced my black. In fact, the black is still 80% full (you can tell because the ink casing is clear). All 3 colors come out to about $30, while the black is closer to $12, so you can see why Canon designed all images to be printed with the color carts. The black seems to be only for text.How did I discover this? I was out of the Magenta and Yellow carts, and had about 20% Cyan left, so I decided I would only print in grayscale until there was a sale on the other colors. However, two weeks later, the Cyan was gone! At first I thought the printer was designed to waste ink whenever it does its initialization. I got mad and took out all the color cartridges. I did some prints of websites with only the black cartridge installed, and I noticed the graphics were being printed in weird colors like yellow or pink instead of gray. After a while, there were no graphics printed. I went into photoshop, opened up an image, changed it to grayscale, chose to print in grayscale, and no image was printed. In other words, "grayscale" mode is not grayscale, and the printer is only useful if you keep buying the color cartridges (unless you only want to print text). It looks like the yellow and pink were leftover ink on the printhead.I'd recommend getting a printer with a dedicated "photo black" cartridge. That way, you only have to replace one color only. Or if you can't pass up a deal on this printer, get this for color prints only, and then get a laser printer (or less shady inkjet if you know one) to do the grayscale prints.
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.
After 3 days on the telephone and being bounced back and forth between NEW and the manufacturer, NEW finally agreed to abide by the terms of the warranty and refund my money. However, that was last week, and I am still waiting for the return label which was supposed to arrive that afternoon by e-mail. I'm wondering if they are stalling since we are close to the expiration date of the warranty!
so I ordered this as it had the cheapest price including the shipping on amazon, but when I got it, it did not light up when i plugged it in and didn't work at all... nothing I plugged into it showed up on my computer. I dont know if this is common, but it happened to me... looking into the exchange policy, although it might not be worth it since i'm pretty sure I have to pay shipping to return it. Might as well get another one.
Bought it to download pictures from an XD card I used at a marketing event. I took over 150 pictures of a 9 day event on a 1 GB card.Got back and realized that I had lost the USB cord for the camera, so I bought this card reader. Plugged in the memory card to the Dazzle reader, plugged in the reader to the computer, and the computer said the card needed to be "formatted" before it could be used. Since I couldn't afford to lose the pictures, I figured that I'd just wait until after my next trip...the next weekend...to download.Arriving in Miami for the next event, I turned on the camera, and the reader had ALSO screwed up my XD card so that now it wouldn't work in my camera because it isn't "initialized."Called the "customer support" and they said that I'll have to send it to a third party and pay to have my photos uploaded from the messed up card and the card reset!Stay FAR FAR away from this product! I lost one event's pictures and was unable to use my memory card for the next event because of this reader! Considering that I'm unwilling to pay to have my card fixed, I might just have to throw the card away.On top of it all, the customer service was uncaring and frankly rude (no apologies) about the situation, saying, effectively, that it was all my responsibility! Never again will I buy anything from this company!
I purchased this off Amazon, read the reveiws and it sounded like it would be better than the old 200 w Klipsh I purchased several years ago. Nothing could be further from the truth. My home theater system has a total of 32 individual speakers, even my floor standing speakers has dual 150w subs that out perform this. My old Klipsh is about dead even. It has absolutely NO power to speaker of, the bass doesn't hit like the reviews mentioned, they must be Sony employees. If you're looking for some thundering bass, look somewhere else or take your chance and see what I mean. It has a button to boost the bass power, what a joke.I give it 2 stars because it's pretty.
This printer cost a small fortune to operate!!!!!!!!!!The cartridges cost over $500 per set and we have been using 2 to 4 sets per year even though the printer is just lightly used. That is $1000 to $2000 year. We have has several connective problems as well that required HP technical support.
worked but a weird deal, not sure if my computer was the problem or this thing....i cant say it is bad or good sorry...
Do not buy these cables! After about 6 months the ends of the cable came apart (the plastic the covers the metal input tab). I bought two of these and both ended up coming apart.
i have a hard time believing this battery has the same capacity as the OEM apple battery. it definitely discharges faster. weigh the OEM battery and the replacement side by side and you will notice the OEM battery is considerably heavier. Do yourself a favor spend the extra [...] and get the OEM battery.
Seriously, this was a wonderful tv but it didn't last.After 2 years one of the fluorescent backlights has a flickering problem.Sony has basically said that I will have to pay almost half of my original purchase.There has been a grand drop in quality over at Sony. Pretty much every piece of electronics I have purchased from then in the last 3 years had been poorly designed and overly expensive. I used to justify it because my previous Sony purchases lasted forever. This is just not true anymore. I have been a loyal Sony customer for the past decade. No more.
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.
Perhaps I got one of the first ones off the assembly line, because I have encountered nothing but problems over thirty months of use.Using the WPC-11 PCMCIA cards, I have encountered constant connectivity &quot;hangs&quot; over the months, always requiring me to hit the reset switch on the back of the unit to regain a connection to the Internet. Too late to return the unit and 3 wireless cards - stuck with the thing.Downloaded and successfully installed 3 firmware upgrades to no avail, including 1.39.2, 1.42.7, and 1.44.2.Tech support, somewhere in India or Pakistan, told me my chip set is damaged, even though the unit has been plugged into APC UPS with filters, etc. for the last 30 months.When the unit did work, I never got better than 30 foot range. Beyond that the signal would degrade to the point of no connectivity.Company unwilling to offer a coupon or discount on latest and greatest unit, so I'll move on as you should.A Dissatisfied Customer
If you plan to fix a DSLR or a good external flash to this tripod, forget it. It will not hold a thing other than a small point and shoot (I guess)
Well, the promises for ultimate control over watching television were certainly alluring enough to make the purchase of this rather-strangely designed machine (why does the faceplate remind me of HAL in 2001?).Unfortunately, what I got was a lot more than I asked for: a monthly fee, artificial intelligence that 'watches' what I watch &amp; attempts to make 'suggestions' based on the widely-varying viewing habits between myself and my flat-mate.The interface is rather posh - I just wish that they had put the time &amp; the effort used to make the swanky interface with groovy colours into a user interface that wasn't so convoluted.Looks like I'm going to the ReplayTV camp...
I have a pair of turntables that still work in perfect condition for over 7yrs now.. And just recently bought the 1210m5g's about a little over a year ago; and already having problems with them.. Now the outside construction is nice, but the inside look like a child put it together. How can panasonic charge an unreasonable price & make a poor quality turntable.. I'll never buy a technic turntable ever again. I mean over 2grand for a pair of turntables? That's why they're discontinuing their turntable product, because they have well over the sucker ratio.. So I guess the statement is true when they say: "fool me once shame on you." So as you can see panasonic paid or gave away free equipment to celebrity dj's to advertise their product & we fell for it, but I will never again.. Josh
I was excited to get this product for my car. I also got the ipod splitter cable for it just in case someone else wanted to use it if we went on a road trip. It basically sucks balls. I'll plug in my iPhone and I'll think that it is charging but when I go check it says that the power is unsuitable for your device. At first I thought it was the cable so I tried it with the original cable that comes with the iPhone and the same thing happened.
Having owned many shortwave radios, both portable and table-top, I never really liked this one.Yes, it does perform well, sounds good for a mid-size portable and is relatively inexpensive, but the switches just feel really cheap and loose. I don't like the quirky ergonomics either and to top it all, after a year or two with only very occasional use, the encoder (tuning knob) started playing-up. Now when you try to tune it, it either doesn't change the frequency or randomly jumps backwards in frequency when you're trying to tune forwards. From what I've read elsewhere, I'm not alone in having this problem with this radio. Think of this as a disposable radio and you won't be disappointed.
This stuff is great. My wife and I use it to label things we don't use often so we can tell at a glance what is in a box or what a bottle contains. It goes into the labeler without a fuss and works the first time every time. The glue on the back (once the backing is peeled) requires the the surface be dirt and oil free or it will eventually come off. The printing will "wear off" if you are using it in a high friction environment such as on a book in a backpack. However, it lasts long enough that whatever it is on becomes habit and the label is no longer necessary.BTW, if I did not have fingernails, I could not peel the backing off without using a large paperclip. There ought to be suggestions from Brother about the best way to get the backing started off the label.
Tiny pad/cloth. This solution from Monster doesn't even have the capability of removing fingerprint oils. I got some jojoba moisturizing oil on the my ASUS and thought this stuff had made it far worse. It not only just moved it around, but seemed to interact with it and leave other residue. Terrible stuff. You're better off highly diluting isopropyl alcohol with distilled water and using some soft cotton cloths. Then use other cloths with just the distilled water last and continue buffing with new clean cloths until dry. Complete waste of money.
I have not been able to properly fit the Shure E2c earphones. The earphones continually fall out and the sound quality is "tiny" (This same adjective has been used in other reviews, which I did not understand until experiencing it for myself). After experimenting with all sizes of flex and foam sleeves, I contacted Sensaphonics for a custom molded sleeve. Sensaphonics, however, does not currently provide a custom molded sleeve for the Shure E2c.I have since contacted Shure, who referred me to Amazon.com, which has still not replied to my inquiry for a possible solution.The lesson learned is to not buy electronics from an online bookstore.
The sound levels are way too high out of the speaker connections and way too low out of the audio out. At the lowest volume level the speakers were still above conversational volume. When muted I could still hear them. The line out is more like a pre-out, even at the highest volume level my tv didn't produce sound above conversational level. The video out was also poor qualityI took it out as soon as I had it mounted and all the connections made, then bought a JVC KDDV6200 from Sears. At $350 it was about twice the price but well worth it.Overall, if you can't afford a quality DVD/Tuner for your car/camper, save your money till you can afford one. The Plye is not worth the money.
Where should I start........ Oh yes, Let me start on the color. The color, when the bacckround in a app is white, the white has a pinkish hue. The durability of the Prism is auful. I dropped it one in a padded case by mistake, and the screen breaks. (Handspring's technical service is 10x worse than palm's)Screen cracks are not not covered in warrenty. The price to have it fixed is US$135.00 (EUR 137.50) palm covers screen cracks in warrenty. The battery life, handspring, says is two weeks, well I can't get the battery to last for a whole High School Day. If I was you I would look at the Sony Clie T615c, Palm M505 or the palm IIIC
I know some users have had good luck with this product, but it simply did not work for me, and I returned it. I'm a fairly experienced computer user and generally can handle most things, so when it didn't work the first time I didn't give up. I spent a couple hours on two separate days working with the manual, installing/deinstalling software, checking on-line help before calling tech support. Tech support, as is true for most companies today is non-US based, which is fine but the first individual I talked to had great difficultly communicating with me. When I got his supervisor, the English was much better and we could work through all the troubleshooting. Essentially, the device would not keep a connection with the router so the signal would drop off. At the end when nothing worked, the tech said that I must have a circuit breaker between the router and the plug-in device, and this is why it won't work. They don't tell you this can be a problem any where in the product description or manual. I not sure I buy this as before I changed internet providers this year I used an Apple wireless router and single booster in the exact same locations and this worked fine. My advice would be if it doesn't work for you don't waste you time talking to tech support, send it back and try something else.
Although this product gives you an instructive video, the tool is hard to use, and the video is somewhat vague on several points, especially in unclipping the battery cable from its connector. I destroyed my Ipod by pulling the connector right off the logic board.
First set lasted slightly less than a year, the little filters are a pain and an added (very very for what they are) expense the wiring shorted out on one side. Under warranty these were replaced within 8 months the right side shorted out I sent them back the repair department said nothing was wrong ..... Problem still existed, by the time I sent them back they were out of warranty.Sad state of affairs for such an expensive product....I'm done with them.
I can see that most people who bought this junk had the same problem. I opened mine up to determine the problem. I am an experienced tech. I was able to come to the conclusion that the motor that spins the disc wears out quickly. It does not bring the disc up to the proper speed.
I have RCA antenna that I bought from ... it received few channels and was working fine ...I bought Jensen TV910 antenna for more than twice of the price. It says Receives channels 2 - 69, but it received the same channels as RCA antenna, only few channels.
Got the original BEFW11S4 in July 2001 from Amazon.com. It had a weak range, but worked well until recently (Nov.2002). In order to use XP's Remote Desktop feature, I had to turn on Port Forwarding. This caused the wireless part of the router to fail, although naturally it took quite a while for me to figure out what happened. I'm not the only one this has happened to... Six emails to tech support (in the Phillipines) before they admitted it was broken. Have to buy a new one. Not Linksys...
The version 4 of this router is nightmarish.The router works for a couple of hours and then needs to be reset.Very often it loses its routing tables.I have an older version 2 also and it works fine.It would be best to keep away from the latest version.
My Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder wouldn't connect using this cable. I purchased a Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder along with this Belkin F3U134-10 USB Extension Cable. My computer (Dell running XP Pro) wouldn't recognize the USB device (Flip Ultra) using this cable. The Flip connected immediately when plugged directly into the USB port.Belkin is a reputable supplier but this cable got just 1 star for my application.
I purchased this printer about 3 months ago and it quit working for me. i tried to reinstalling it numerous times and it did not work. took it back to the store and bought the same one and it would not load for me. continude loading for 4 hrs. and i gave up. i wish i could have gotten it to work because i really like it when i got it...
this product was a piece of junk, that or i don't know how to use it. i hooked it all up and plugged in my computer and my ps3 and found when i went to get on line it would only run one or the other, not so big a deal, but when i wanted to use the other device i had to unplug the one and plug the other back in. waste of money, spend the $30 bucks more and get the Linksys wrt5GL, that pays off.
After 1 week of using, the card burnt! after contacting the store they told me that i should only use san disk or kingston!
The photo is not of an under-counter radio! (It is is some type of cable connector)
Bought to replace my Dell DJ stock ear buds. After having these things for 3 months, I'm glad to say that I threw them in the creek during my run today. They never stayed in my ears during a run (trying all three size fittings). And yesterday the left bud started shorting out, it's just over the 90 day warranty, JUNK!!! My stock DJ buds stayed in better. The only good thing is they did sound good if you held them in your ears with both hands!!!
I found that dubbing my old home movies to DVDs using the JVC DR-MV1S rather confusing but produced good results. Unfortunately, I no longer can play the DVDs I created on this unit. It has gone into a constant state of initialization where the unit display flashes 'LOADING' over and over. This is the second unit I have had as I had to return the first one because it would not eject the VCR tape without unplugging and replugging the electricity to the unit. Before going into a constant state of initialization, the second one also developed a high pitch noise when playing DVDs and then it would only play some of a DVD before the picture would become garbled. Essentially, I can't get it fixed and I've only had it for 9 months so I'm out $450. I recommend Amazon.com not carry the JVC DR-MV1S. In any case, I recommend strongly against buying the JVC DR-MV1S. I have had 2 and both failed to operate.
Before I bought this radio I owned the earlier Sony version which I absolutely loved ... it had great reception for both AM & FM and was almost indestructible. After years of great service it finally broke and the only replacement I could find was the model shown here .. which sadly turned out to be nothing like the original. I ordered 2 of these radios figuring I save with the free shipping ... what a sad mistake. The AM reception was OK at first .. FM reception was never any good (and I live in a major city). After a few weeks something happened to the AM reception such that it cut in & out ... volume would almost disappear until you gave it a gently whack after which (if you were lucky) it would come back for a bit. After putting up with it for a couple weeks I tossed it and began using the second radio.Again AM reception was OK .. but FM reception was terrible. To get a decent signal you had to orient the radio in a particular direction (not good if you are moving around) .. or even when listening while stationary you had to "arrange" the headset wire in some particular fashion to get any decent reception. I'm somewhat shocked that a manufacturer with Sony's reputation would put out such a lousy product ... makes me wonder if these are not some kind of bogus knock-offs of the Sony product line.Overall I rate these as JUNK and advise avoiding them.
I was dissapointed in the 360. I couldn't connect to it with bluetooth. It wasn't able to get us to all the houses we were looking for during house hunting, although I think some of that is related to new neighborhoods not on the map yet. Not intuitive enough. I tried the Tomtom Go 720 it wasn't any better although I liked the screen graphics better and the options.
I have been through five, FIVE of these Linksys pieces of junk. Beware of those positive reviews. They work when they work, but wait until they're down. You have to return them to the company and wait for a replacment. Customer service was clunky. I will never buy another Linksys product. NEVER!
The sound quality on these earbuds is terrible. Also I had a pair of Sony clip on's and they were made of a bendable soft rubber so wearing them felt great, these on the other hand are hard plastic and they slip off easily. They fit horribly as well. I bought them because how can you really go wrong with Sony but I'll stick with the earbuds my MP3 player came with the sound is a lot better on them.
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've actually had this antenna for several years, and for analog TV signal, this was great for getting both VHF and UHF signals, over 70 miles away! It even picked up a low-powered UHF station over 40 miles away!BUT FOR DIGITAL TV, it's a different story. I can't get a single station with this! Even a $14 non-powered flat digital antenna was able to pick up 2 stations. Apparently the digital part of this antenna isn't amplified, which means it's barely going to get more than your standard DTV (or HDTV) can get with NO antenna! This is really dumb on Philip's part--you can pick up analog channels over 70 miles away, but not digital stations 30 miles away? With analog signal now gone, this is basically only good for AM and FM radio reception.Don't waste your money--if you live in the city, get the $14 non-powered antenna. If you're out in the countryside like me, get the $35 powered indoor antenna at Wal-Mart. Skip this!
This adapter caused line noise while it was plugged in, defeating the purpose of listening while charging since the line noise was very noticible. I couldn't even charge the iPod while listening to the radio because it also caused line noise in the AM band. Griffin sent me another one claiming it was a fluke and the replacement didn't perform and better. On the second call to Griffin they claimed it was my car. Sure it is. I have other cigarette lighter accessories and none of them cause line noise. This along with the itrip which was a maddening experience, especially in LA where every FM frequency is used (half actually in English!). My experience with Griffin has been overwhelming negative and I would look at other makers of similar gear.
tried it in 2 different autos and the adapter did not work properly...a similar and less expensive item from wal- mart worked better
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 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.
Make sure you get version 2.5 of this card if you need it for a PDA or Windows XP. I had much trouble with older version of the card presented on this site. The new version of the card has the a color Linksys logo on the exposed end &quot;black end&quot; not the linksys name and a black &amp; white logo.
I rarely write reviews. And let me tell you this item is complete trash. As other users have stated it simply stops working after a couple of days. Major headache!
These are bad just fall out of my ears after about 20 min of working out , never had this problem before i mean what's even the point if they dont stay in your ears . These things suck don't give these people your business .
I bought one of these at ...for my wife's birthday. I am revulsing in shame at the poor design of the user interface of this unit.Numero uno. The player doesn't save your place when you turn it off. OK. A lot of them don't, but I'm not anywhere close to finished.Numero dos. You can't browse through directories (albums) on an MP3 disk, only songs (all 200 of them, right?). To locate a particular album, you had better already know the names of all the folders on the disk. You have to do an alphabetical search to get to it. One workaround I can think of is to prefix numbers to the folders prior to burning the MP3 disk. This requires more computer skill than should be required for a device that costs sixty bucks.Numero tres. OK, let's assume you know the names of all the albums on your MP3 disk, or that you implemented the workaround I just described. You're playing the disk and you want to switch to a different album. You do the search. You get...NOTHING! Why? Because you have to back all the way out of the directory structure to get to the album information. This involves STOPPING the player altogether, and whatever else you were doing (like driving), THEN do the search.In short, one would expect an MP3 player that includes a car kit to be reasonably user-friendly enough to be used while driving a car. Memory would be nice. A quantity equivalent to an ...alarm clock would suffice. That way, you could leave the thing in your car and NEVER have to touch it again. I would have EASILY traded the four-line scrolling display of the names of the songs, the artists, the running time, and on and on - nice frosting, but not enough cake - for about ten minutes' worth of thought about how these items are used. The MP3 format has soooooooo much potential, and too many of these gadgets fail to come anywhere close to meeting this potential. The engineers (or trained monkeys) who designed this thing need to be sent back to school - on the short bus.
just like with movie dvds where reviews are not only about movie itself but about the dvd as product i am rating not as much the B+W filter as what i received from Amazon.The tiny box with filter was freely sliding in much bigger outer box. i think this is unacceptable for optical products. also i found big hair inside the filter under the ring which hints that it may be returned item.The filter itself seems ok, although i was getting some glare on pictures of the lamp despite multicoating and it was worse than without the filter. but i do a lot of travelling and take pictures when sand is flying around or from a car so will need some protection for the lense.
I bougt this DVD player at target. But who would ever use it?! It worked with 1 DVD then pfff..that was the last one. Ever since, it has not read a single DVD,CD or MP3! I have had it less than 1 year so I am returning it for a replacement. Hope that one works!
I'd like to see the cables all come off one side of this device. As it is now, there is no front and back to it, so it's not so clean looking on the desk. Also, I have one side plugged into my Dell E series laptop, and the cables are not long enough to reach either side of the laptop, where the RGB and USB ports are. I have no idea why the Trend people did that. Seems unecessary. So, can't use this for an E4300 series laptop, unless I get a docking station.
The 1st unit I ordered did not charge the battery, once the battery was used up, the player became not portable.The 2nd unit I ordered worked for about a week. Then random stopping/skipping occurs while playing DVDs. Original or my own DVDs did not make any difference w/ this random issue.Even though the price and the capability as advertised are quite good, the quality issue will catch up and may be even destroy this good potential player, who knows, may be even the Coby brand.We used another Coby DVD player for a couple of years and it gave out. But giving out in a span of 1 week? That is just the bottom where no one want to be.
After spending countless hours with customer service and google searches of my own. I have officially given up on this printer.I have a Dell computer which runs flawless - except when trying to install and use this lemon of a machine.Even if you are tech savy - you will not be able to work out the many issues with this $130 piece of worthless plastic.Issue 1 - Although this printer comes with a parallel cable port - it doesn't work at all. That's right - it's a decoy. The software won't install using a parralel cable and hp knows it! When you call hp support thats the first question they ask - so they can try to talk you into using a usb cable.Issue 2 - The printer software is not compatible with the display adapter in most dell dimension computers. One of their tech support assistants admitted this to me and told me to call Dell. Nice Huh.Issue 3 - Bad customer service. Spent hours just trying to get the right department. Had tech support try to put the problem on me.Any other brand of printer must be better than this lemon.
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.
I bought this card for my Canon Rebel T1i, because it was cheaper than other brands. Big mistake. It worked fine for about 2 weeks, then the card went corrupt. I didn't lose my old photos, but I couldn't take new ones. New images would show up as broken or only as half an image. I ended up buying a SanDisk 8gb to replace it, and I've had no problems with it. I'll never buy another Transcend card again. They aren't reliable. You're better off investing in a more expensive card that won't fail on you and cause you to spend that much more money.
LA FECHA DE ENTREGA ERA NOVIEMBRE 01,,HA PASADO UN MES Y AUN NO RECIBO EL ARTICULO,,,POR LO CUAL SOLICITO INFORMACION AL RESPECTO AL MENOS,,NECESITO SABER QUE TENGO QUE HACER PARA RECIBIR EL ARTICULO AL BREVEDAD POSIBLE,,POR LA ATENCION QUE PRESTEN AL PRESENTE QUEDO EN ESPERA DE UNA RESPUESTA,,WAS THE DEADLINE NOVEMBER 01, has been a month and still not receive the item,,, and therefore requested information about AT LEAST, I NEED TO KNOW THAT I HAVE TO DO TO RECEIVE THE ITEM TO SOON AS POSSIBLE, BY PAY ATTENTION TO THAT THIS WAS LEFT WAITING FOR AN ANSWER,,DECEMBER 14 2012,,,,,I wrote several times to find a solution to this situation, is that it does not,, I CAN DO TO WHOM requested information, the only thing I need is to receive the item ASAP OR WILL ALREADY KNOW I CAN GIVE BY I wasted my money,,, PLEASE JUST LET ME KNOW I CAN DO,,,DECEMBER 19,,,PLEASE REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, I NEED TO RECEIVE THE ITEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, OR PASSING ANYONE give me an answer, which I have to do to fix this situation, I hope not receiving bad news with this purchase , I DO NOT THINK THAT THERE IS NO SOLUTION,, SO PLEASE, AT LEAST ONE, OR IS THAT I lost my money and I will not receive the item, WHOM I HAVE TO GO,,
this came in a box with all the right paperwork. unfortunately is did not work. There is a spring just lying in the bottom of it and 2 rubber parts that probably should be attached to something but I do not know what.I am not happy with this product.
WARNING: The paper is nice but it is actually 4x6.5" with one of the short edges having a perforated tab.This was not shown in the screenshot and I am really disappointed in my purchase since I was misled into thinking this was a normal 4x6" sheet with no tabs or preforated edges.
product is nice idea, but only for short cable lengths. I have one monitor on a 25' extension cable and when plugged into splitter both displays go bad - wavey & distorted images and loss of brightness. Buying a powered video extender instead. At least this wasn't super expensive item - one more thing to put in the junk drawer for another time.
headphone cord is very thin. it broke in half -- Amazon quickly sent me a new radio -- but that one broke also. So I got a refund. Amazon sent me a postage paid label to return the radios.
Well, its only day one and of the two places I asked it to take me it got both wrong. Well, OK I'll let it slide this time maybe old data maybe bad hair day. Overall the GPS function does what it says it does.The bluetooth and my iPhone are another story. It was almost comical. I bought the thing to save my life on the road so I can do hands free cell calls, and the exact opposite happened. I'm driving down the road and things are blinking and beeping and disconnecting and not pairing and calls dropping and more beeping and then swerve a little then brake stop in the midst of beeping and chirping. It may work for 1/2 a phone call, but then just assume the worst and you won't be disappointed. Basically there is no bluetooth hands free anything. Even if you duct tape them together,they can't find each other or stay in contact for longer than 2 minutes.SOOOO given there really is no bluetooth, just buy a cheaper GPS only version and call it a day.
It serves the purpose, the build quality is horrible. The box caps barely fit the boxes and the buttons come off easily. They were advertised to be new when I purchased them, but they didn't seem pretty new with way too many cosmetic hiccups. Also the shipment arrived a day late.They do serve the purpose.
Glass is loose in frame and rattles a little. Quality could be better. Fast shipment.
I had ordered these headphones seeing its specifications. However, after hearing them i found them to be ordinary. the size is too big and the head band looks funny... they comfortably fit on your ears though but the sound isn't tht great...
This is the worst electronic equipment I have ever invested in, this player had bugs and defects packed into it right out of the factory, it is hardly surprising that DLink decided to discontinue the production of this unit. What adds insult to injury is that instead of owning up to their obligation to provide care within the warranty period, DLink customer service is playing games to claim that the warranty is void. This is a sheer case of shrugging any responsibility. As a paying customer I am totally dissatisfied with the product and the customer care(what makes me feel better, is that there are at least 3 other people who share my view and that means that DLink will find it extremely hard to survive in this world of customer delight)NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM DLINK!!!a few dollars 25 more(competitive jukebox) is worth a functioning product..
I stopped using this product after a few weeks because of its limitations, which when added up make it a poor entertainment buy in my opinion. No secret is made of the fact that this device only picks up the XM signal when it is tethered to its antenna and cradle... you can't get the signal on the go. This actually isn't as bad as it might seem. You can easily set up the device to record many hours of your favorite XM channel overnight for example and listen to it on the go later. You can delete songs you don't like and you will eventually end up with quite a bit of music you do like.It records XM music at a fairly low bitrate (128 kbps), which does not give you a high quality recording. It could be that XM's signal doesn't broadcast at a higher bitrate, which would mean this limitation isn't the product's shortcoming, but rather XM's.The user interface (a 'special' version of Napster) can be extremely frustrating in terms of getting it to recognize the Nexus device until you realize you have to start the software and plug in the device in a particular order, which the user manual doesn't tell you - neither did customer support at either Samsung or Napster. In fact, I was told things about the device and the software that were so clearly wrong as to be sadly comical. For instance: Napster told me the software can only manage music purchased from Napster, which is clearly wrong. The Nexus manual tells you in writing that "you can only transfer songs [between the Nexus and your PC] that you have purchased from XM+Napster or songs that you have ripped from your audio CDs." This too is clearly wrong.All the above in my opinion isn't even the worst of it. This product, tied to XM Radio service, can obviously be no better than XM Radio itself. I wanted very much to like XM but could not get over the fact that even though you are paying $12.95 a month, they still talk over the music, and they play plenty of ads and irritating XM 'jingles'. I have cancelled service due to these issues. I don't see the point for all the XM-originated chatter and channel ID jingles when you can simply look at your device to see what channel you're listening to (and paying for) if you can't tell from the music selections. I tried out XM a few years back for a few months (cancelled for other reasons) and the talk-over and extraneous jingle issues seem much worse now than they once were. I have found internet-based sources of free music that is free of ads and chatter, and which can be recorded on your hard drive with various available software... and at higher bitrates that are of noticeably higher quality.
This product is absolutely a pile of crap. I already had low expectations but though to check it out anyway. Its not just with the PC I needed it for, I checked it with several, all with the same results, hence unable to blame a individual unit. As a sound engineer and technician, this product is probubly the worse audio interfact I have ever tried to work with. Purely an insult to the common user community. I am glad it was cheap. Its now in the garbage bin....Rule of thumb, you get what you pay for and I knew it going into it, but thought, oh well, why not...Never again....
Both of the Canon MP 190 Color cartridges were either stored in an adverse environment or seconds or thirds. Neither worked and both were dried out and useless!
I bought this earbuds, i was very exciting to use em but i hate to say that but the truth is they are even worse than dollar store earphones, trust me or not, completely Waste of time to read other review, peoples who give 5 star i believe they don't know the meaning of sound even technology. Good Packing and Cables doesn't make great sound, I am going to return them even my regular earbuds are a lot better than this junk.
I intended to get a shorter cable, something more like 6" but I wasn't really paying attention when I went and bought this one. I wanted to buy it so I could use it for my iphone because the charger cable is so ridiculously short. It works for this, kinda, but read on for more information.The cable is mostly unexceptional. It's grey and has a plastic jacket. The cable itself seems a bit thin, but then USB is only 4 conductors. The ends are sorta thick and durable feeling, so I guess that's a plus. The connector shields were tin with gold pins. The shield material doesn't matter, though, since that's not even electrically connected to anything.Now, for this cable to actually work, you'll quite likely need some kind of powered hub that can handle the extra impedance. My computer's onboard USB could not. I tried it with an external DVD drive (Though that may have worked if I used the external power supply.) and my iphone. The DVD drive would just spin up a bit, then die and reset, over and over again. The drive was never accessible to the operating system. The iphone just gave an error about how it couldn't charge from that device or something like that. The iphone did, however, accept it when I plugged it in to the little AC adapter thingy.I didn't do any extensive testing with it, and it really does sorta work for what I needed it for, but this is just a warning: use a powered hub!
It was a great month - these headphones have excellent sound and bass. I loved them. But they snapped in exactly the same place as the previous two reviewers had them snap, and mine only after a month! On closer examination, it is indeed a poorly designed pair of headphones - the plastic is extremely thin at precisely the place where the headphones experience the most pressure from pushing against your head.I thought perhaps I just had a big head, but after looking at these other reviews, it appears I'm not alone. Or we all have big heads.In any case, stay away from these headphones!
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.
Bought this in Aug. 2008 from Amazon before I moved to Worcester, MA so my wife could use it. New major road (Rt. 146 just south of Worcester before the thruway exit) diverted before I moved. The 360 doesn't know the new road and gets completely lost when I go through the area. Since it is a major road it is a pain going anywhere through this area.Even though the unit is only 6 months old Garmin doesn't allow me to update the map without paying for it. Even if I could though, the 2009 maps still don't have the correct routing for this road. Still, why don't they offer 1 year worth of free maps? I bought the unit for $270 and 6 months later the price has dropped $100. I am not spending ore money for outdated maps.As others have mentioned, acquiring maps is also way slower than the TomTom that I use. I also prefer the TomTom's user interface better. TomTom has the arrow that shows you which way your turn will be whereas you have to click on the screen to view your next turn with the Garmin. This is a pain if you are on a multi-lane road in thick traffic.
I bought these mainly because of Sennheiser big name in the headphone industry. They were terrible. Sound quality was abismal, and sounded very very hollow. No highs, lows, or mids for that fact. There was no comfort at all, and I was very dissapointed with the headphones. The only positive was the length of the cord. It was massive! However, overall I can't recommend the product. It may have just been the set I got, but I didn't get another one to find out.
The Panasonic RF-SW70 has a lot of bells and whistles, but the sound quality is about a "C" with the bass turned on, and unpleasantly tinny with the bass turned off. The plastic earphones were uncomfortable and kept popping out of my ears. There's an annoying beep every time one changes the station.Of all the portable walkabout radios I've tried, this was the least intuitive/most complicated to use. I had to sit down with the instructions to figure out how to use the bass function. I worked with the instructions for 10 or 15 minutes to try to pre-set some favorite stations, and was still unable to figure out how to do this. Likewise the lap timer was confusing. It's a stop watch one can have beep every 1, 5, or 10 minutes, but I wasn't clear on how to work it. Many people will not need this feature. There's also a "city function" to receive better reception on FM broadcasts from weaker stations. Ironically, I was able to pull in these stations only when this function was turned off.Other features include:* a secure belt clip* tapered shape for holding in the palm of the hand* light-weight (3.6 ounces including headphones)Overall I was not terribly impressed. With mediocre sound quality and confusing functions, I find other radios to be better buys.
i received this product 3 weeks later and i thought it wasn't even going to come. when i do receive it, they sent me two of the identical products. i plug the wall charger in and plug it into my ipod but it doesn't even charge. how can they sell a product that doesn't even work? and i sent them a email and it's been over a week with no reply. don't buy their products or you'll be wasting time including money.
Good things:Skype VOIP phoneSkype Messaging clientMP3 playerPhoto AlbumBad things:Terrible keyboard (too small, top row too close to display, space bar is not centered)No VPN support for emailDisplay size is not optimized for web pagesNo backlit keyboardNo games or flash support for web games
I ordered the cable in order to use it from a computer to tv and the cable is not working I tried the 3 plugs but no one worksI am disappointed about this purchase even with the low price I needed working
This product seems to keep clicking and I am not sure why. Not sure if it reduces the electricity usage, or what. I might not have it hooked up properly, but have my TV, DVD, Surround Sound and all the parts of my entertainment center plugged into it.
I bought these headphones for use with my macbook. I wanted something wireless and mobile to use in the office. The nice thing about these headphones is that they can connect directly to the bloothtooth on your macbook (a previous bluetooth headset I bought only connected to its transmitter), and the play/pause, next/prev buttons work with itunes without any additional software.Unfortunately, the sound quality is fuzzy at best, and clearly meant for something less audibly demanding, like voice chat. My laptop speakers sound better than these!
Just make sure you know the difference. These speakers are NOT meant to get wet. They can handle being outside (ambient moisture, temp, wind, etc...) but aren't meant to be directly in the path of rain or snow.They are only really usable outside if you have large eaves/overhangs under which to place them.The only reason I didn't give this item 1 star is because I probably could have found all this out if I had read the Amazon advertisement enough... and at least they seemed well packaged before I shipped them back.
It just happened to be a losing one, for me.I've never heard such muddy audio in my life. I've only tested the wireless functionality, as I don't need another wired mic. I would not recommend this, to anyone, ever.It's possible that some of these units don't make you sound like you're speaking through three feet of wet burlap, but it's not worth the gamble. Avoid.
Where oh where to start? I'll list the good things first, because honestly, the list is shorter.-The screen quality is great-A number of useful programs come factory installedAnd, that's about it. Now, for the bad:-The Motherboard crashed irrepairably and needed to be replaced after just over a year.-The memory installed was neither enough, nor was long lasting, as it also had to be replaced.-Several keys on the keyboard (including backspace, all arrow keys and the shift keys) have broken just beyond the time of the one year warranty.-The Left mouse key also has broken-The speakers fade in and out at will and crackle upon changing the volume. If you turn it up one speaker will kill completely.-The system shuts down/freezes at random intervals-Over time, the battery life will continue to shorten. After one year, disconnecting the battery charger(which also had to be replaced!) will give you a battery life of about 3 minutes.Shall I go on? There are more replaced parts on my comupter than factory ones!! Both a sibling and myself got the same computer and experienced NUMEROUS serious problems. Never before have I had so much trouble with a computer! I suggest you RUN AWAY and never look back. I personally spent more FIXING this computer than I did on purchasing it.I wish I could give it negative stars!!
This is a cheap unit and it behaves that way. I've had trouble with the audio when trying to output DTS. The audio was cutting in and out frequently. The menu system is also clunky on this model. I upgraded to a Pioneer DVD-434. What a difference. It's much easier to navigate the menus and I've had no trouble with the Dolby Digital and DTS output. Spending the money for a nicer player is my suggestion to you.
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.
First brand-new DPR 2005 turns itself off right after I turned it on. Sent it back to dealer at my own cost.Second brand-new DPR 2005 has exactly same problem. This time I contacted HK and got the authorization to send it backThird DPR 2005 arrived and last exactly 3 months. This time they offered to exchange it for a refurbished AVR 635. I heard great things about the AVR 635, but let's wait and see
I've owned this printer for three months. At first, I thought it was an a decent all-in-one printer for a home office. It has readers for many forms of external memory that have proved very useful in transferring content to and from my PC. However, after replacing the black ink cartridge less than one month ago, I received an error message "Cartridge on right must be replaced." After researching this error at various sites, I have learned that HP attempts to determine if a cartridge has been re-inked, meaning it was refilled by the owner of the printer. HP then essentially makes the printer completely inoperable, including all features, even those that do not require ink.This printer is priced low for the sole purpose of selling ink and driving up HP's profit margins.HP anticipates that, if you buy this product, you will need to re-ink constantly, thereby driving up their profits. They will sabotage the machine on you if you don't play by their rules.I'm now in a position where I need to buy another ink cartridge or replace the computer altogether.Hewlett Packard is a disaster to the global environment. Think about the environmental impact of a marketing and sales strategy built around manufacturing equipment designed to become inoperable to the point people replace it frequently. What a disgrace!Utterly terrible product. I will not purchase another HP printer again.
I've had this all-in-one for about 6 months.Positive: the scanning and print quality are very good.Negative:- It prints *incredibly* slowly; I'm comparing it to other inkjets here, not a laser jet.- It goes through ink very quickly, and the ink is exceedingly expensive (do this math when you think about buying a printer; I'm pretty sure any HP inkjet I've had is more economical)- It won't let you print *at all* if any of the four print cartridges are empty. At least with HPs, if I'm out of ink and desperate for a page, I can just pick a color that's still in stock and print with that. Right now, as I sit here with an empty yellow print cartridge and an entirely black-ink project that I'd REALLY like to get done tonight, this is a total dealbreaker for me.
The title is self explanatory.Just like others here my camera died no pictures and no screen after few time I used.Never dropped or abused.It is a lemon form Canon.Gio.
I purchased the TomTom Navigator end November 05 to use with my Treo650. It worked great for three weeks and I really liked it... However, a couple of times the TomTom program asked me to reenter the software key. This by itself is a nuisance because one needs to stop driving to be able to enter the many digits number. The last time this happenned Dec 15, the software would reject the key even though it was correct and despite following the TomTom web site instructions and using the correct hardware ID. I called TomTom support and instead of letting me talk to a technical support peron, they said I will get a call back within 24 hours... Two days went by nobody called. I went to the support on the site and after being sent from one page to another wrote down a description of the situation. I received an immediate email confirmation and a new "somebody will get back to you in the next 24 hours". I repeated the phone calls and the email several times and never had anybody call me until today!. End January (40 days after the email complaint), I received an email that I needed to sent by mail a whole series of about 10 items to prove purchase of the Navigagtor, including original box, CDs,invoice, card receipts...etc. I complained ... but still have not received any reply. Since I had purchased the Navigator through Palm, I had finally somebody to talk to there, and they accepted that I return the GPS and get reimbursed. In summary, I would, with no hesitation, say that anybody would have to really work hard to have a worse customner service and worse product support than TomTom. If you never have any hitches with your PDA you are OK but the day your PDA needs to be reset.... you are in deep trouble!
Yeah. The 0700. Watched one movie and then 20 minutes into the second movie, the sound died. Never able to get answers from the company. Look for this hot ticket on an internet auction with a strong *warning* on it.
I am not 100% sure what the problem is. But suspect the problem is this device doesn't work well with Windows 2000 OS. So far, I managed to copy 2 out of 10 movies; and the speed is more than 1.5 hour for one of the successful copy and the other one is more than 2 hours and it was not successful for the first try. By the way, I am using DVD shrink to do the job. I have talked to 2 friends who have the same drive. One with Windows XP and the other with Windoes 2000 Pro. The one with Windows XP has no problem, but the one with Windows 2000 pro has a similar but different problem as I do. To be on the safe side, stay away from it if you are using Widnows 2000 OS.
The product was great, but they died literally in the middle of one of their first uses. My 3yr old was using them to watch a movie on a plane ride, and she was sitting still beside me, and suddenly complained she couldn't hear. The headphones had completely stopped working, though no wires or anything had been tugged. It really was too bad because they fit her perfectly, were comfy, and easy to use. Very annoyed that I paid $20 for an hour of usage though!
I always use my s700 fuji camera with a 1GB memory, when i use this 2GB memory, stopped to work fine, al pictures blurry, i think.. this is too slow for photos.
I would not recommend purchasing this product. The main reason is that Toshiba does not back their product beyond the warranty. Within six months of purchasing this PDA, it crashed three times and the company will not replace the product or refund my money. The will simply repair the item. Considering the situation, I don't feel this is appropriate.
This didn't work with my Harmony 200 and I'm not going to buy a new remote just to make this work.My situation. I have a coffee table in front of my sofa that gets in way of my remotes IR transmitter and if I am lying on the couch I get tired of having to extend my arm up to be in line of sight. I thought maybe this would work for me.This may be good depending what you are going to use it for. It probably works best if you are using it to control components that are behind glass or walls etc. However trying it with other remotes I find that if your components are in the same room and exposed, then the signals seem to cancel out each other. I also find it to be very intermittent. It actually works better if I cover my ir emitter but even then, it was intermittent, and I'm not going to put a piece of tape over my emitter. So if this is your situation, get something else.For my situation I think getting and IR repeater extender would work better for me. I can put the ir receiver on top of my HDTV so everything will be in line of sight and I wont need to extend my arm, lazy I know but it really is a pain haha.So just keep this in mind. Make sure what your situation is before purchasing.
I thought I'd give the iTrip a try, in lieu of installing a CD player in my 1990 BMW 525i.The unit is small, light and cute, and installs easily (a quick software install and then just pop it on top of your iPod). It worked okay with a radio here in the office, but even turning the unit slightly away from the radio would introduce static.So out to the car we go. The unit sits on the center console less than six inches away from the radio -- and the signal is okay until you start moving. Then with every turn, even though the unit doesn't move, there's static.The sound quality is poor, and the signal pickup is so narrow and weak that if you are in any kind of urban area where there are stations all along the dial, you're going to be SOL with this baby. Even though we have plenty of open air here, this was the case for me regardless of how low in the band I went, and how I fiddled with the sound level, position of the unit, etc.It's going back, unfortunately. :-(
I searched the term "FM transmitter for iPod" this product came up at the top of the list. The title of the description is Macally FM Transmitter and Charger for MP3 players. It did not come with an operations manual. It came with a little instruction sheet. It said to hook the MP3 player to the unit using the input cable (that goes into the top and into the headphone jack on the iPod). I had bought 2 units, one for me and one for my friend. It fried both our iPods. So now I'm out the cost of my Ipod and so is she. I asked for some sort of reimbursement for the iPods, not new ones, just $50 towards the replacement and they would not budge. They did finally refund it. The wanted to charge me shipping to return it but finally they agreed just to refund the product. I WILL NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN. Amazon, you should be more careful on who your vendors are.
Purchased this make and model Philips LCD TV 19PFL5622D/37 as a Christmas gift in 2007. Television worked fine until August 2009, less than 2 years after purchase.The problems we are experiencing are:1) intermittent sound with popping and then complete loss of sound requiringturning TV off/on to reestablish sound. Occasionally there will be a loudscreeching before the loss of sound.2) TV turns off on its own in the middle of use then turns back on.The TV is still usable but requires multiple on/off attempts before the sound stays on and the picture is watchable.After looking on the Web for the opinions of other with the same model we quickly found many complaints about Philips/Magnavox products in general. There were a few complaints about this specific model.The positive reviews listed here for this TV are accurate insomuch as they are from owners who have had the TV for a short time. Had we written a review shortly after purchase we would have made essentially the same positive comments. It would interesting to see what the positive reviewers have to say about the product in a year or two.I wish I would have known the level of discontent of former Philips/Magnavox LCD TV owners as that would have steered me away from purchasing one.I trusted in the longevity of the brand name to mean good quality. It may have been at one time but that apparently is no longer the case.I can not recommend the current line of Philips/Magnavox LCD TVs for purchase by anyone. Spend your money on a better quality LCD TV.
Polaroid FLM-3234B 32" Widescreen LCD HDTVI purchased this item in January 2007 and it completely failed in May 2007. I called Polaroid customer service and waited, on hold, for 4 hours, yes, four hours. Once I talked to someone they said they would send a repair person to my home, the repair person never called. I called customer service again and again waited 4 hours. They then informed me that they would send a replacement which of course was on back order. I called them again and they said they would refund my money if I sent it back in the original box, I did at a cost of $85.00. They never called when they recceived it so I called again and you guessed it I waited on hold 4 hours. They informed me they had received it and the refund would be in 4 weeks. I waited 8 weeks still no refund and I called again, this time I did get someone immediately. They wanted the UPS tracking number, the product serial number, and where I purchased it. Without this they said they could not provide the refund. I provided the information (second time) and they said I would have my refund in another 4 weeks. To date I do not have the refund.
I purchased this product in May of 2001 and out of the box it didn't work. I had to download and install the latest firmware before it would start talking. Once up and running, it functioned flawlessly for 6 months or so -- until I updated the firmware again, but more on that later.Unlike others that have reported, I get pretty good coverage upstairs and downstairs, even outside and I live in a noisy congested city. I also use the wpc11 Linksys pc card, I'd advise against this card if you use Linux, it was tough to get Redhat 7.1 to use it. I find that the Orinoco cards are really the way to go.Encryption is buggy, buggy, buggy. This is a direct result of the firmware, which really is pure junk. The admin functions are accessed via a web page internal to the router and really is quite nice, except that the firmware is buggy. The WEP (encryption) key that you can generate by putting in a pass phrase just never matches the one that you put in on your laptop. And, if you set it in 128bit mode, sometimes it still runs in 64 and vice versa! I wound up creating my own keys and putting them in on both devies. Update: I was able to get a beta version of the firmware from their tech support after complaining about the bugs and this version works great. You can even access the supersecret extended logging function by going to the LogManage.htm page, which will give you more info about who's knocking.So to recap:Ease of use - is great (when it works)Firmware - is junk (loses settings including wep!)Range - fine for mePrice - can't beat it with a stickIf you are a geek and you don't mind troubleshooting and you like the price, then this unit is for you. If you aren't tech savy and just want to plug it in and have it work, roll your dice!Either way, the wireless way was one of my favorite purchases in the last few years.
I just bought the Sony KV-27FS100 on Saturday after spending a couple of weeks researching other flatscreen TVs. In the end, it came down to this Sony model and the Toshiba 27AF43. I opted for the Sony since I love my 32&quot; Sony XBR and I really wanted the 16:9 vertical compression mode for watching anamorphic DVDs.Unfortunately, my excitement for this unit was short lived. After physically struggling with the setup (unit weighs around 100 lbs and is too big to move solo), and hooking it up to my digital cable, I powered on the set. Although the picture is great, there was a constant, annoying, fairly loud high pitched noise coming from the set. I turned down the volume, removed all the inputs, tried different power outlets, even turned off the TV's speakers and the sound remained. After searching the web for &quot;sony high pitched noise&quot; I found other complaints about this same problem. The TV is unwatchable for me at this point, I can't even stand having it on for more than a few minutes (might be a good thing long term :)A second problem is bad geometry at the bottom of the screen. When my digital cable viewing guide is up, you can clearly see that the bottom edge of the menu -- which should be parallel with the bottom of the screen -- slopes up from left to right. I could live with this, but the high pitched whine is unbearable. The unit is going back tomorrow. I'll try a couple other units to see if the problem is just with my set, but will likely go with the Toshiba since the vertical compression wasn't as big a deal as I thought it would be.
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!
This charger doesn't even work! I tried numerous ipods and none of them charged with this device!
I had this camera for a little bit over a year and it suddenly breaks down on me. It wouldn't turn on. I tried calling the Sony customer service but they were horrible. I'm going to get a Canon next time.
I bought one of these expensive units, in part for its great Reon processors, which do a wonderful job of upsampling regular DVDs.But my unit stopped being able to play HD DVD's soon after I got it. It just turns itself off randomly after 5 to 30 minutes. It still played regular DVDs, but then a few weeks later, the audio failed. It just blasts noise and is completely useless now.
When I ordered this item, the Delivery Estimate given to me was July 24, 2009 - July 30, 2009 and that was amazing because I needed it for the 31st (I needed to record an audio session in a business trip) so I said yeah, this works for me, I'll place the order with expedited shipping, I paid $34.98 for that.I did place the order and to my surprise I received it on August the 2nd (already too late) so I contacted the seller and they refunded $5 out of the $34.98 (that's ridiculous) and I came back to the seller and spoke to the owner of the business, well, he rudely said that there is nothing he can do and that he had already refunded $5 (what am I supposed to do with that when I paid for expedited shipping?) Anyway, the mp3 player is beautiful and it gave me a couple of issues but I was able to take care of it, but the shipping sucks, and the way this guy talked to me does not reflect any willingness to provide good customer service/satisfaction, I'm really upset/disappointed/sad. I don't recommend you to order anything from this people with expedited shipping.
UPDATE (replacement remote received): After HOURS on the phone with Level 2 tech support using two different Harmony 1000's and TWO different Macs with up-to-date software, I can conclude that the Harmony 1000 DOES NOT work on the Mac (Leopard 10.5.4). We were finally able to get it working using Windows Vista installed on a Mac using Parallels.------------(earlier review)I design software for a living, so I'm very pretty comfortable with software and consumer electronics. I spent half a day trying to get this thing to just be recognized by my computer! After it tried to update its own firmware, neither my Mac nor my PC could detect it. Logitech tech support -- after 3 calls and 3 hours of my life wasted -- concluded the remote, was in fact, dead. So they offered to replace it for free. I sent it in. Now they're saying they have no stock to send out replacement units for their customers who received dead-on-arrival remotes, and that I have to wait an additional 3-6 weeks on top of the four it's already been! I've always been a little shocked at how buggy Harmony remotes are, but not to have enough stock on hand to service your clients to whom you ship broken units in the first place is really the height of incompetent customer service. In theory, this is a great product, but my experience has been anything but great. I just want my money back....
Beware that you must pay thru the nose for filters which need frequent replacment. See for yourself, dont expect to get them from anyone but etymotic. Pay exoberant post cost
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.
Havent had my headphones a year yet, and Iwould say that the LEFT EARPIECE has dislodged from the connection that goes over your head atleast a dozen times....and now it wont even snap back in place. Also it turns out that the wire to LEFT EARPIECE runs directly underneath the plastic snap connection that the plastic ball earpiece part of the connection snaps into... (well no longer snaps into. Sound quality is actually by my standards average at time of purchase and has degraded in sound quality more and more with each with each earpiece failure. Wouldnt purchase again and wouldnt of purchased originally if what I knew then what I know of the poor engineering of the earpiece connections. Also the wire splitting for the mic jack and speaker jack (as seen in above picture are not split in a distance that I found workable for my system. Be warned!
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.
Be aware! You won't get a "Cables To Go." It's some non-branded cable.I was hoping, at least, it would work with gigabit speed, but iperf reported the same speed as my old Cat5 cable (under 100Mbps) with my gigabit router and Ethernets in my local network!And yes, since it's not shipped by Amazon, you have to pay the return cost.Here is the seller (Amamax) explanation about this cable,"The 100mhmps depends on your internet speed you pay for on a monthly basis""item received was one of our 4 cat 6' branded cables which should be identical to the specs of a CTG maybe better with a thicker inner core of copper"
I didnt look at any reviews on this either, got this on black friday and now its a paper weight. Was watching about the 5th movie ive rented and at the end it made a noise and the picture froze. Now every disc that i try to play they all say BAD and thats it. Not veru happy with toshiba on this one. I was thinking about getting a toshiba tv but will now avoid this company!
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.
My card worked with XP by its support for it was scarce to say the least. Range is bad, and the prove is that Linksys has released a 2.5 version of this card with the new feature of 'extended range'. Look somewhere else.
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.
I am a A620 user-I can click picture of same size without he lens.-The macro feature of A620 is awesome and one doesn't need this lens if work distance doesnt matter.-In case you are looking for work distance this lens adds distortion.
I read the reviews, and they seemed fairly positive. I am a teacher, and I use my laptop frequently to show little video clips. When the headphone jack broke on my laptop, I turned to the usb converter to make my speakers work. This product arrived in a couple of days, and I was excited to try it out. It worked for about five minutes, before the little green light went out and it stopped working. It is now completely useless. I had to throw it away. I guess you get what you pay for...5 minutes of sound for a buck. I now notice that the reviews are almost 30% unfavorable. Sounds like their little scam is catching up with them. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE of JUNK!
I purchased this printer last August, and am now on my second replacement. The feed mechanism broke on the first two units, and I suspect it's going on the machine I'm using now. My volume is not all that large, by the way.Even when the printer is not broken, the ability to feed 11 x 17 paper is pathetic. Yesterday, it took me two hours to get two tabloid size pages printed, with about a dozen jams occuring in the process. I use good quality paper, am careful about positioning in the tray, and have tried all three trays with the same abysmal results. This, but the way, is when feeding one sheet at a time; I long ago gave up on feeding multiple copies!Another thing: every one of the printers I've had feeds slightly crooked. This seems to be an HP thing as the 1220 I had before did the same thing.On the plus side, print quality and speed are good, as least compared to other printers I've owned, and the multiple ink cartridges and separate print heads are a plus.But when you spend as much time as I do clearing paper jams and returning broken machines, it's impossible to recommend this product. If you need large sheet print capabilities, avoid this model at all costs!
As others noted below this router drops local connections constantly (2 to 3 times daily) I did not have this problem until I updated the firmware to the latest release: 1.52.02If you have this router do not update the firmware...If you do not have this router don't buy it...I called linksys techsupport and they pretend to not know of the problem that a simple google search reveals.
this is probably a great item and there are plenty of reviews to provide that info. I just wanted to make it clear for others that the battery is NOT included. I have had a 380EX and now I have a 580EX. They did not come with batteries, but they take AA. All my cameras and other gear with oddball batteries come with one. Nowhere on the front page of Amazon does it say the battery is not included. You have to click for additional technical details. While running errands today, I went to two stores and each had some camera batteries, but not this one. I guess I need to go to a camera store (not too convenient) and pay their full retail ++ price because of this.Just hoping to save someone else from that -Not to mention the letdown from my pent-up excitement to try this out. With 3 kids aged 5 and under, I can't just go gallivanting all around town for a stupid battery. So here it sits next to my 5D and other gear... UGH!
I burn a ton of cd's &amp; usually theese are a good disc, but out of 50 discs I had to discard 19. As a norm most discs made in usa or japan are your best quality, but theese are made in taiwan(not very good quality ).So by trying to save money on what I thought were good discs I got burned, don't be fooled also.
After intial warranty expired the unit started to deteriorate. Would no longer load DVDs or even eject them. Sent it to Sony who "sold" me a refurbished unit of the same type. Now after the 90 day refurbished warranty has expired the "new" unit had failed just like the original. Sony has been no help at all. I wish I had seen these reviews before sinking another $40 (on top of the original $150) into this piece of junk. No more Sony's for me.
this 46 mm filter is shone as an accessory for the FZ40: however this camera requires 52 mm filters. I returned it for a credit, because I had 52 mm filters from my old camera.
IT IS A DUST MAGNET!!!! I bought it and said "it cant be to much of a dust magnet" WRONG. It is a cheap vacuum cleaner ( why isnt it with the Vacuum stuff)I still gave it 2 stars because it protected the player, but not the screen (that should be the most protected Right?)Not much of a choice for covers for your sansa inless you spend more money. The case that comes with the sansa works better then this piece of junk, and its free. DO NOT BUY THIS, trust me!!!!!!
It worked fine for a while and when I uploaded SP-2 it stopped. It doesn't say this on their website but the tech I got on the phone after 40 minutes said "uhhh Yeah, Microsoft really doesn't like us" I'm not sure what that means but there isn't a fix for this yet (7 Dec 04)
After five hours of trying with the assistance of a tech friend who makes his living tech consulting, we did not have a reliable network where all three machines recognized each other simultaneously - definitely not plug and play. Worse, the range through a simple frame wall at a 15 foot distance dropped to fair on the laptop. Customer service was slow to pick up, and tried to send us to a 3rd party web site for advice. Sent it back (sorry, Amazon).
I was quite shocked at the poor performace of this radio/CD. I couldn't get any AM stations and only 3 FM stations. The FM radio stations were so scratch it was driving me crazy. The audio quality of the CD was very tinny and made it diffcult to hear the music. NO BASS at all and no tone controls at all.
Good only if you are using a single lens for your camera. Does not have space to store the second lens.I'd recommend that you buy your camera first; take the camera to a store and choose the appropriate bag you want.Once you choose, you can then get it from Amazon. Regretting that I didnt do that.
DVD only plays 1/2 of my rented DVD's, the rest get a "DISC ERROR". I've only used it around 6 times. It's out of warranty, so I'm stuck. I should have used it more right away.
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.
I've used the Polycom 300 for about 6 months now and my experience has been very mixed. The sound from the speaker is great. However, everyone I speak to with this phone complains that my voice sounds like I'm talking from inside a sea-shell or a tin can.They have trouble hearing me and I find that I have to hold my head about 10 inches from the mic in order to be heard clearly. People hate talking to me when I'm on this phone.Unlike the digital polycom units, this one doesn't have external microphone inputs... so there's really no way to remediate the poor sound with a better microphone.It is what it is.My recommendation would be to consider other products before this one - or at the very least, wait for the price to go way down.
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.
When the SuperDeal shipment arrived the box was 30% crushed from inadaquate bubble wrap packaging inside. The inner box of toner had been crushed on one corner but appeared generally intact. However it was of an older vintage HP Packaging and not the HP box currenly pictured on SuperDeal's Amazon page.I installed the cartridge and it worked in my 5P printer. BUT WAIT! ...over the next few weeks it printed fine for an overall total of no more than 6-8 pages. Then, perhaps six weeks after being installed, the printer sounded a loud "electrical shorting like sound" and printed a SOLID BLACK page! This happened sequentially 4 times as I attempted to trouble shoot the problem. Then I headed out to a local office supply store and purchased a C3903A HP Print Cartridge for $25 more than I paid SuperDeal for its product. The new cartridge restored my Laserjet 5P to its original quality operation and I breathed a sigh of relief that the printer was not damaged by the SuperDeal HP Cartridge.Then, I proceeded to write an "update" to my original product feedback (see below the Original) which Amazon apparently decided not to post as I cannot find that revision. So here I am making another try: I contacted SuperDeal by email and shared my experience with what they had sent me. I asked for either a replacement cartridge or a refund. The next day I had SuperDeal's response appologizing for the Cartridge failure and promising to send a replacement cartridge immediately. 10 days later the cartidge arrived. It was Well packed this time; it had a "current" HP Retail Packaging this time; it had no box stains this time. So BE CAREFUL! This vendor seems to have both old HP cartridges (out of date?)and "current" HP Retail product. What you end up getting appears to be the luck of the draw; or perhaps you get new product when the original blows up in your printer! Lesson Learned on this end. Posted 12/1/2010Original Review:Heads up! Yet again I have foolishly ordered an item from Amazon which they show as "In Stock" but really do not have.After placing the order and a few days interval, I get an email from Amazon saying it has shipped. Then the same day I get and email from Amazon CONFIRMING A FULL CREDIT REFUND to my credit card. The "EXPLANATION FIELD reads "Order Cancelled" That's a fact, NOT an explanation! I then send an email (via Amazon) to their vendor, Quantum Electronics, asking for a "real explanation". I must say: Good for Quantum Electronics! They responded the next day saying that the cancellation was Amazon's doing because "the product you ordered was oversold by Amazon". Now that's an explanation, of sorts.To Quote Amazon: "We're Building Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company" Hubris. (Try and find the link to email customer service on the Amazon site. There is one, but Good Luck finding it! I get especially irked when Amazon shows products "In Stock" and that statement proves NOT TRUE! :-( ***End of Rant***Now, all that said: I remain an Amazon customer since I highly value THE SERVICE THEY PROVIDE VIA the "Customer Reviews" on products which reviews can also extend Amazon's "service", or lack of service, such as in this review here. Most of the time Amazon DOES DELIVER as promised and often at competitive price for the product ordered. Keep on "Building", Amazon, you've got a way to go, but I'm rooting for you! :-)
I have used Palm OS devices for about four years. I recently purchased the TT2. I was excited about the product because it had everything that I wanted from a handheld. However, after using it for a day or so, the Voice Memo application started to malfunction. Sometimes it would not record anything no matter what I did. Other times it would record, but when I left Voice Memo then returned to it, the recordings would disappear. Palm Support told me to return the unit, which I did, and exchange it for a new one. Within one hour of using my second TT2 it started to do exactly the same thing! I'm returning it to Palm and I'll be purchasing a handheld by a different company on Monday. I'd be interested to hear whether or not others have experienced problems with the Voice Memo application.Also, I'd like to echo the sentiments of another reviewer: The telephone support for Palm is absolutely HORRIBLE. They route their tech support calls to India, as you may know. As a native American, it was almost impossible for me to communicate with any of the tech representatives. They didn't understand me and I didn't understand them. Also, they don't seem to actually know anything about the technical aspects of the Palm products. As far as I could tell they were just surfing the PalmOne website and reading Knowledge Library entries to me. Dealing with them was one of the worst experiences I've had in months. Literally.
As other reviews here suggest, this device isn't very powerful. Unless you are really close to your tuner, it may not work. And it won't work at all in many automobiles. I gave up and replaced it with an IROCK unit, which works infinitely better (i.e. okay at best). Obviously the unit fits the iPod really well and it would be great if it worked well. I also had problems with the station tuning samples--my iPod would often crash playing them, and I eventually got to the point where I couldn't change the channel and couldn't figure out what channel it was playing to. At that point I gave up and tossed it. Don't waste your money.
The MuVo TX is a nice, compact MP3 player that does not rely on a permanent rechargeable battery. This is a rare feature in an MP3 player these days.However, instead of sending this unit back to the manufacturer when the internal battery dies, you'll be sending this back to the manufacturer when the internal flash memory fails. Mine died after 3 months.If you Google the MuVo for memory problems, you'll find several bulletin boards complaining about dead MuVo players. I also had an external USB sound card from Creative (an Audigy 2) that up and died on me one day (despite being plugged into an expensive surge protector), so I suspect that Creative's external audio devices are not as durable as they need to be.If you want a cheap MP3 player and don't mind buying a new one after a year, go for it. Buying a new MP3 player is cheaper than the cost of shipping, etc. in order to take advantage of the MuVo's warranty. Creative wanted to charge me $25 for a replacement, which wasn't worth it.
I was given this camera as a gift, so I can't complain, but I haven't been very happy with it. The image is always GREEN, and unless I have a blinding light nearby the image is always DARK. The software has been incredibly buggy and useless, and the hosting site I used was difficult to manage and eventually locked me out for some reason. I wouldn't recommend this webcam to anyone else.
I am sure if you have read all of the reviews up to this point then you understand that this product is a complete and utter piece of crap. That being said, I am going to post a review anyway due to the fact that this scanner is NOT a 2 1/2 star piece of machinery, the average rating is way too inflated and I figure another 1 star review will help balance things in the right direction.I have experienced all of the same problems that have already been listed, most notabley:1. random jams2. the scanner randomly stops scanning a page for no apparent reason in the middle of the scan3. lamp light errorsI try to use this device at work and sometimes I will put a stack of documents in only to watch the same stack jam on the 2nd or 3rd page 20 X in a row. On the rare occassion that the moon, the sun, and the stars are all alligned the scanner might get through a few pages, but it will inevitabley jam...someone mentioned a 60% success rate, that number is WAY too high, I have experienced well under a 20% success rate and that is being generous...the real number is closer to 5%.TOTAL AND UTTER PIECE OF CRAP.
I would agree that this is by far the best unit on the market. Superior picture quality is important and not even the newest Samsung unit beats the Toshiba. But sound quality is also important to a movie and Toshiba fails miserably here. Low volume at the highest setting makes the unit unuseable on aircraft or in other noisy enviornments. It is going back.
The product description says it is compatible with systems running vista. Computers running vista and windows 7 have newer design motherboard. This card did not fit into any of available slots on my windows 7 64bit mother board. I return the items for refund. The one start rating is for quick delivery as was expected.
The router has an excellent feature set but it is plagued with problems. The main problem that I have (aside from the awful Linksys technical support in India) is the WAN performance. I tried to tweak the router's MTU setting, re-flash the firmware, change Ethernet cables, disable the firewall, etc., etc. to make it work with my cable modem, but nothing seems to help.I get decent ping times when testing my connection but download speeds are horrible. Typically downloads begin at 200k/s then immediately slow to 21k/s.After spending 4 hours on the phone with technical support the technician told me to return the router. Amazon gladly took the router back and even sent me a replacement via 2-day shipping!The replacement router has the EXACT same problem but Linksys has no clue about what might be wrong...Sorry Amazon but this one is coming back too!*By the way, I am a network admin so I am pretty familiar with networking.*
The camera is great but it's not working well with MAC.The worst thing about it is the package.It's not possible to open it to a point that a hurt my self really bad trying to open the product..Good camera but for a PC users.I hope Steve Jobs will come up with something simular that will fully work with MAC b/c we all know PC is s..t.
I am searching online for a replacement of these phones. They are uncomfortable and feel like they'll slide off my ears at any minute. I've tried for a year to use these things. What a waste of money. They just feel awful.
After a month the problems started with my Rio player. First the volume couldn't be turned down, then the songs couldn't be advanced. I patiently contacted online support and had to wait a week for a response. Each time the response wasn't complete. It told me to download something but didn't say from where. They told me to send info (including credit card #, which I didn't) and then told me my phone # was missing (which it wasn't). I re-sent the info and heard nothing for 2 1/2 weeks. After following up they told me to fax in my original receipt but didn't give a fax #. Their site has a tab for phone and fax contact info but doesn't include a fax number.Buy an iPod. You'll save yourself a lot of aggravation and time.
Don't know if I have a defective unit or if they are all bad, but it is taking over 1 minute to transfer 1 MB of data to the drive. We'll see how Amazon's return policy works...UPDATE:Pretty screwy. It works great under Linux... To test I tried to copy the entire directory for the shareware game Soldat. Under Windows it said it would take 30 minutes and after a few minutes I gave up. Under Linux (running from a Knoppix 5.0 CD) I copied the same directory from the same drive and the entire thing copied in about 5 seconds. To make sure I hadn't just copied links to the files, I switched back into Windows XP and ran the game. It was slow as heck, but it ran.Guess I'll keep this one specifically for Linux and get another brand for Windows.For Windows it gets ZERO stars. For Linux I'd have to say 4 or 5 stars. Like I said, it's screwy.
This was awful, my video card started jumping, when I went back to old 6ft cable it was fine. Clearly a defective product.
This wall plate is of very poor quality. As soon as you connect the HDMI connector of the mounted cable into the wall plate for a flush mount, the pressure from the wire knocks out the port on the wall plate! It is unusable.
Followed the instructions for installation and Windows recognized the reader, but would not read the compact flash card. Got the message that the card was not formatted even though it contained valid data. By the way, this unit requires installation of a driver with Win 98 systems. The existence of this unit on the usb bus prevents the operation of a SmartMedia reader that I use.
After waiting for over a week to get this, I find out it's for an iPod that's not even made any more! I guess you get what you pay for .. not worth shipping to send it back but I am still disappointed! My "bargain of the century" turned out to be a burn!
This printer prints fast but the quality is poor. Consumer reports rates it a best buy but I disagree. Pictures come out very graney and its almost worthless to have a 2 megapixel or higher camera because the quality will not be seen with this printer. I do not recommend this printer to anyone. I bought the Cannon to replace a Hewlett Packard deskjet 932C and it was slow but the picture quality was superior to the Cannon. This purchase was a real dissapointment.
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.
I bought this model because the Logitech support claimed that it had full feature software support in Win2000. It doesn't!Pros:Good RF performance, no trouble receiving the signal from several feet.Works with both USB and PS2 connections.Cons:Driver does not seem to recognize the mouse, and so there is no way to assign functions to the extra 5 buttons; it only acts like a 2 button scroll mouse.Wheel button is so hard to press that it is useless.Mouse is very heavy and unbalanced.The Logitech drivers are pitiful garbage. I was able to get the wheel button to function using the MS Intellipoint driver, but it is too difficult to press the wheel. Bottom line is it doesn't work as advertised so it gets returned.
I bought this printer some months ago, and I only used a few times for printing, since I actually bought it for scanning. But after weeks I realized that every time I turned on the printer, even for scanning, the level of ink was decreasing. So this printer not only takes about a minute to get ready after you turn it on (wasting ink unnecessarily), but actually at the end it will tell you that the cartridges are empty when indeed you can hear that there is some ink in them. Once it tells you that one of the cartridges is empty...it won't print at all!!.
I would not recommend this card for any use where you can't afford to lose data. The card although quite speedy, failed on reading out images and movies on it's third use. The card now shows only 11 GB and the only way I was able to get some of my images back was with a data recovery software which read the low level blocks. I suspect one of the banks on the flash failed taking about a quarter of my images with it.My experience does not seem to be unique. Unfortunately, I didn't read the other reviews before I placed my order. I have an 8GB Transcend SDHC which has worked flawlessly for over a year, so I thought I could extrapolate form that experience :-(Hopefully, I'll be able to get my money back. Even if Transcend replaces it, I doubt that I would ever use it out of fear of losing valuable pictures.
I thought this would be a great printer. Maybe most of them are, but after four days I'm sending mine back.When it works right, it is a nice printer. The output looks crisp, colors are reasonably true, and the print speed is fine as well.However, mine simply refuses to print black ink consistently. Clean the nozzles and it prints fine. Don't print anything for a few hours, and the problem returns. Clean the nozzles once more, and it's fine again.I want to print, not spend all of my time performing maintenance on a printer. So I'm sending mine back, and I'll replace it with a brand other than Canon.
Took the suggestion of Amazon and bought this filter for the Canon 50mm f1.8 since the price was cheap. I will never make the mistake of buying a cheap filter again. Unlike other filters I have, the threads were not very good and had trouble getting the filter on the lens. When it was on, don't shoot in low light because it will ruin every photo. I have these green glowing spots on each shot, the internal reflection is not acceptable even on a $75 lens. Sorry Tiffen, I'm going back to Hoya, haven't had this problem on other lenses with their filters.Next time I will take the advice of amazon but look for better quality items. Live and learn, at least it was only $10 I am out cause it will be too much work to try and return it.
If you're still selling this years old technology for $500 whoever buys it just got robbed...It is a good camera, though, and I owned one for years. These days you can buy a digital SLR camera for five hundred bucks.
...that the lens does not maintain the shape you select. The photos of the lens show it bent over so I thought that it would keep it's shape but was surprised when I received it--it is like a big spring that wants to return to it's normal shape. You need to keep your hands on it to maintain the position and any slight movement will change the effect. I returned it and will be buying the 3G that will allow the shape to be locked in.
2 of the 5 discs failed on me with some footage that was priceless. Stay away from these.
had this model for about 16 months, it was nice... now it can't seem to find its place in the disk... its spins and whirs and jumps around the disk like a monkey... then plays 10 seconds of the video and does it all again. I've tried many disks, cleaning the lens, etc... its headed for the dumpster
There are only four good things about this camera.1) The sound is excellent2) It uses the SD cards for storage3) It uses AA batteries (not included)4) The user interface is pretty easy to figure outOther than that, this is the worst camera I've ever used. The zoom is jerky. The resolution is pitiful for a supposed 5MP device. You can't use the flash to light the videos. It takes several seconds for the flash to recharge before and between pictures. I get better quality video out of my pentax digital camera.I returned this item after playing with it for 10 minutes. Save yourself the headache and keep looking.
The photo on the Target website shows a cable input/output for cable protection. The unit arrived with a phone line input/output-not much help for those expecting protection on their cable line!
GAMES:This mouse is somewhat good for games, but in a FPS game, like Quke, I feel like it's better to use keyboard, unless you are chatting while moving.3D model:for a 3D modeling apilication, it only support 3D max and SketchUp, I use Rhino a lot, but seems not working. The in-box driver doen't support SketchUp, you should uninstall it, and use this one instead:http://sandiotech.com/downloads.php and then install the plug-in for sketchUp: http://sandiotech.com/downloads/index.php?act=category&id;=18 it take me several hours to search for the solution. You can orbit the viewpoint, and you can also move selected objects in the model, and you can change the speed. They claim to support AutoCAD, but not preforming in my computer, maybe I am using AutoCAD 2010, too new that they don't support.the mouse works very well in Google Earth and Bing Maps, but do not support the newest bing map version. seems the lastest update of its driver was in 2007, I doubt they are not developing newer versions since, it's almost 2010!Feeling:Size is VERY large, I can expect it to be larte since there are 3 extra joysticks to clog into the body, but it's larger than I expected, perhaps the largest mouse I have ever seen, looks like a BIG FOOT. Far larger than the MX Revolution. So make a second consideration if you have a tiny hand. Obviously not for girls.the surface and texture looks and feels somewhat cheap, and the driver interface seems a little amateur. it's hard to control the right joystick in my hand, maybe it's because my hands are small.Mac issue:Mac OS or Linux are, simply, not supported.Overall, first, you must using Windows, then, If you are playing a 3D game and wanna to free your left hand, this may be a good choice, if you need assign tons of mouse bottoms to make shortcuts, that's it, if you use SketchUp or 3D MAX, a lot, this may be a good choice. otherwise, use a conventional mouse or think about some real professional 3D navigators which is not just some Add-ins to the 2D mouse.
I had this printer for 14 months now. After 7 months, the LCD screen failed, making many of the functions unavailable.At that time, Epson replaced it under the warranty.But 7 months later the LCD screen failed again -- just after the warranty expired!It is a poorly built product.
I would not recommend this product. After researching GPS systems a couple of years ago, I bought this product over the TomTom. I am disappointed in my decision, however, I purchased from Best Buy and got the Performance Service Plan. The PSP allowed me to bring in my Sony GPS and have it replaced with a real, working GPS unit.The sony was not very difficult for me to use, despite what other reviews have said, and frankly, I don't find my new device or any other device any easier. However, the sony lacks functionality and features that other systems have for a much lower price. The fact that the sony does not announce street names is a problem.The quality is definitely an issue. Acquiring signal fast is a plus, when it works on the first try. Oftentimes, I would have to restart the unit more than once to get the hourglass to disappear and to make it find a signal. As the unit aged, I had to restart more and more. By the time I got rid of the unit, I would have to restart after each tidbit of data I would put in. (New Destination : Restart; Enter City : Restart; Enter Street Name : Restart... etc.)All of the stores I have looked at have stopped selling this product. The reason I purchased a Sony in the first place was because I was convinced that Sony is the best at almost all things electronic. It was the sony name that swayed me in the first place. I now realize that this was a mistake. Sony does not support this product, did not release maps in time (an updated map was not available at the time when I was relieved of the unit despite the fact that I had the unit for two years or more) and does not offer any sort of information for those seeking product updates.Lack of space on the machine is an issue as well. The Full US map fits on the unit when it is new. I removed the full map and replaced it with the midwest when first acquiring my unit. Later, when preparing for a cross-country road trip, the full US map did not fit on the unit. I do not know why. I did not have many favorite places saved (less than 20)Finally, the sony does not have any features that other models (even lower priced models) don't have.The only reason I liked the unit compared to my new one is that the Cord from the car-accessory-plug plugs into the "base" and not directly into the unit. This makes it easy to remove the unit from your windshield without having to unplug anything from the back. Press the release button on the cradle and you are free to bring the unit with you or hide it for safekeeping.Save your money and buy a less expensive model with more functionality and count on it working. The sony is fine if you already know where you are going and aren't counting on it actually getting you anywhere. As stated before, the navigation and user-interface are easy to use and accurate... when they work, which is progressively less as the unit gets older.
Not until taking out my mobo and lining up the new retention bracket did I figure out that it would not work with socket 478. This bracket looks almost square and my socket 478 is more rectangular. maybe its me.
This TV has a misaligned picture tube! It is not fixable. We were unable to reach Samsung by any means to have them rectify the problem; we could only return it, which we will as soon as our next one arrives. We are very disappointed, although the picture quality is excellent and it's probably a great TV, but this is a manufacturing defect that spoils the TV's good qualities. And Samsung's unavailability only compounds the problem. Next TV: not a Samsung!
I've had these earbuds for about 3 weeks now and I'm highly disappointed. Where's the bass with these things? I've tried putting on the orange foam buds but the bass is still lacking and I have to jam them halfway into my ear canal to get decent bass at best. Not to mention the foam gets dirty after about a week. Highly overpriced and overrated.I'll stick with my Sony and Skull Candy earbuds
This is probably the worst usb cable that I have ever purchased. I could not get a good connection at either end with it. I gave it a one star because that there was no lower rating. It could have just been a faulty cable, but I will not purchase another of this brand.
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....
Never Received The Item Order!!!They Just Sent Me Some Other Brand.I Would Call That VERY BAD
I had high hopes for this product when I ordered it from HSN, but to my dissapointment this device had the most terrible LCD screen I have ever seen. Since the unit is front-lit, it looks too bright or too dark if you hold it at an angle. The top-right corner also has a dark spot, and there is a grid of white pixels slightly visible on the display. The screen is also off center to accommodate for the front light (on the right side of the screen). On the unit I recieved, vertical lines would appear if I moved the Zaurus slightly left to right. Needless to say, I returned my Zaurus.
I bought this small AM/FM radio to listen to the local baseball game when at work and on the bus. But when I recieved the product the AM stations would not come in when I was downtown on the 5th floor of a skyscraper.I have no idea why this radio will get signal at my house 15 miles from downtown, but once I am downtown it has nothing coming in. I am thinking about returning this and getting something more powerful.After a few more days: This radio has almost no power, it constantly fades in and out and doesn't hold a strong signal on fm and am is barely their at all if you are lucky. It also picks up a lot of other interference from Bus engines and computers that it is located by.Please listen and do not buy this product, you will be just as sad as me :(
First, it works mostly as intended - as a device to power Canon DSLR's that use the BP-511 model battery by using 110vAC instead. This is PERFECT for studio work, and I can certainly recommend it for such use.Since Canon seems to rarely take their gear out into REAL outdoor environments for REAL testing, the ACK-E2 shows it's limitations.If you happen to be out on the American prairie, deep inside the Mojave desert, or somewhere along a stretch of deserted coastline you're highly unlikely to find an AC outlet on a rock or a tree trunk. So, you have to use a power inverter (12v DC to 110v AC) and run an extension from your car/truck cigarette lighter outlet.Of course, if you don't want to be tied down to your vehicle you can free yourself with a reasonably light-weight portable 12v battery pack. BUT, you STILL have to have a power inverter for the ACK-E2! No problem, right? Well, unless you carry along a very low-wattage power inverter (50 watts or less), the juice in your 12v battery pack will be sucked away by the power inverter needing to process 12vDC-to-110v-AC-to-7.4vDC. It's a ridiculous waste of energy! Canon should have included a 12vDC cigarette lighter plug to directly power the ACK-E2 for field work!!!It gets better.Try using the ACK-E2 in freezing or sub-freezing temperatures. The electrical cord that runs from the BP-511 battery shell of the ACK-E2 is WAY over spec'd (too thick) and freezes into stiff hard rubber below 32 degrees F. This creates a NIGHTMARE at the camera where a tight bend in the cord is REQUIRED to properly insert the battery shell in the camera and close the camera's battery door.On more than one occasion, I've actually had the cord freeze so hard that it forced the camera's battery door open right in the middle of a shooting sequence - causing the camera to immediately shutdown!!!!!Now, you might think that using a battery grip on your camera would allow you to use a regular BP-511 battery as backup next to the ACK-E2 - just in case one or the other failed while shooting. Not possible, folks! Canon designs their battery grips so that you cannot mix different power sources. You can use 2x BP-511 batteries at the SAME time in a battery grip but you cannot use a BP-511 and the ACK-E2. You're forced to use one or the other.Thanks, Canon. It's bad enough to deal with freezing temps (as so many photographers actually do) but the ACK-E2 is a design FAILURE for ACTUAL use in many parts of the REAL world!
I bought this so I could play my music from my IPAQ 6515 PDA/PHONE over my car radio. Due to the cell phone it has a mini audio jack so it required an additional adapter which it came with. However, It was almost impossible to keep the plug connected properly.I've used it for my IPOD which has a standard headphone jack and it worked OK.For me it wasn't worth the hassle or money
I put in a set of batteries to charge and expected them to be charged "Quickly." I kept looking for the green light to come on indicating that the batteries were fully charged but it didn't. So, I left it on overnight and the batteries never did fully charge. I sent it back for a refund. I'm sure it was just a factory defect but I didn't want to go through the ordering, shipping, and try it out process again and take another chance that another one might have the same problem and have to return it again.
Beautiful manufacturing, stone-age software. It looks and feels gorgeous, intuitive controls, everything you would expect from a sony, until you try to put music on it. Choose between very limited and mind-crushingly slow drag and drop functionality using "MP3 File Manager" software or lose the four or five years work that you've put into organizing your music library by using "Sonix" software. I've got a collection of over 1,500 albums. This Sony won't be playing them. I want to listen to music, not sit in front of my computer growing old waiting for this thing to download files. I'll be buying an ipod and handing over the sony to my worst enemy. Sony you should be ashamed.UPDATE: Aug 9, 2006. Sony should still be ashamed, but for you poor souls that actually own this thing, I recommend using google to find a piece of Sony software called Vaio Music Transfer. It's a small program that allows you to avoid the abysmal Sonix software (although you still have to install the Sonix core on your computer for this to work) and allows drag and drop addition of files at a slightly faster rate than the MP3 File Manager. Oh, and as for my comment on getting an Ipod, scratch that. They have too many battery issues. Get yourselves an IRiver CXW-2G. You'll be a happy camper.
I am writing this review so no gets fooled and buys a "transcend memory card along with Sony DPF" the reason is if you have a sony camera it uses separate memory card which can be directly inerted into the sony DPF. I bought this Transcend memory card but there is no way I can save the pictures from my computer to this transcend SDHc card. This is complete waste of money for me as I have no other product I can use this card for. I also do not have a memory card reader. Please do not buy this card unless you have a compatible camera in which this memory card fits. Transcend SDHC memory card does not fit for any SONY camera.
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.
When I received the product I noticed on the package it said for iphone 3 and 3S and ipod touch. No where does it mention this in the description. It's probably good for the older models of iphones that it fits (do they sell them anymore?), but seemed a bit overpriced for fitting 3 and 3S models which are very outdated.They should state the models that it is for.
The lableing on the box that the surge protector came in matches "Kensington Guardian Premium 7 Surge Protector (62662)" as shown on your web site. But the surge protector is very different from the one shown on your web site. The one I got is half as wide shown therefore it will not support DC power adaptors as the one shown would allow. I feel disappointed in my self for not reading the reviews. Leason learned.
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.
We use walkie talkies to cooridnate staff at my summer camp. These batteries did not hold a charge well, even with minimal use. Disappointing.
Although it is called a 17" notebook sleeve, it did not fit my laptop.I bought it online for my new DELL Inspiron 940017 " laptop, however the 17" Notebook Sleeve is shorter by over an inch both in length and width dimensions.The Online Company ANT did not include in their product description the dimensions and therefore led you to believe it will fit all 17" portable computers which is obviously not the case!!!They offered me to return it at my expense and additionally charge me a "restocking fee" even though they mislead me.
I bought this printer after my father raved about his higher end-epson with 6 colors for priting photos. This printer had most of the same specs, except was louder (which I could live with), and couldn't take as large of paper (also doable). Apparently the differences go beyond the specs.Piece of crap is the best way to describe this printer. When it is brand new, with a new ink cartidge, it print awesome photos. BUT...(and it is a big BUT), if you don't print frequently (daily), the ink will dry in the jets, and it get clogged up, and prints garbage, wasting your expensive phot paper, and ink. Did I mention the ink for the printer is expensive? And it drinks the stuff. Epson's suggestion for fixing printing problems is install new expensive print cartridge!!! Actually it can be unclogged with a que-tip, rubbing alchohol, and some canned air (with the cartridges removed). But it will clog up again soon. I have many pictures I would like to print, but am hesitant to install $50 worth of ink cartridges, to print a small number of photos before the jets get clogged. Cheaper to go use the local Kodak photo kiosk. What a PIECE OF CRAP! I am leary of buying another Epson printer. Too much frustration!
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.
Its not worth the space it occupies,unless you are a Sony yung electronic engineer! Guenter KlarkSorry, I have to dump it,this is beyond me, and also my technicians capabilityTry to shuffle you disks!
Just purchased it last week, I tried it 5 times and the same result, no mater if I use oils or just nothing it still burns, the timing is all wrong, I stand there and wait for the last pop and after 2 seconds take out the pop corn , lots of kearnels do not pop and the power cup is burned, I am very disapointed in this product and will go shopping for a very simple bowl who probably will do a better job than this more expensive product.
I bought this television/DVD player for my kitchen counter. I hooked it up and was immediatley disappointed in the picture quality. Despite both my husband I fiddling with the settings, the picture was never clear and appeared to have a lot of static. Additionally, the sound was very "warbally". All in all, this is not worth $180!
Had been using dripolater for many years at home. Always took my 4 cup percolator on vacation, which made excellent hot coffee. We needed a 6 cup percolator at home to make good hot coffee and this one seemed to fit.....but..coffee container too small to make good dark hot coffee even using my community dark roast coffee from Baton Rouge. the pot will make 4 cups but not 6...I am highly dissapointed with this Presto product.
These speakers look fine upon installation, but the sound quality can only be called pathetic. The static noise is constantly in the background. The treble is weak and inaccurate. The adapter does not work with iPod Touch. About the only redeeming feature is the loud bass. Unfortunately, I am a classical music guy, so the bass is quite irrelevant to me.In short, a good option for heavy metal fans, especially those who are hard on hearing already. Otherwise, one should avoid it like plague.
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.
I bought this monocular to get a better view of the performers at operas and orchestral performances. I liked the size - very convenient and unobtrusive, it fit easily into an evening bag - and if the quality wasn't quite Zeiss, well, life is a series of trade-offs: it was good enough, and the price tag made up for any shortcomings.I'd used it perhaps ten times, handling it carefully, keeping it in its case, and putting it away in a drawer when I wasn't using it. And then, on the eleventh time, I took it out of its case and tried to focus on the pianist, only to discover that it was broken - just like that. Something on the inside gave way, covering the lens completely. It hadn't been dropped or banged or even spoken to harshly; it just quit.Naturally, it committed suicide after the window for making a return.A monocular is a great thing to have, whether you're birding, shooting, or opera-going. But learn from my mistake. Spend a little extra money, and get one that will hold up for more than a couple of months.
This product only made contact my headphone jack such that only the left headphone played through.The right headphone remained silent, now matter how I spun around the different jacks.Never worked right.
I was really depressed when i got this. The description made it sound like you were getting three screen protecters when really you only get one. I still can't believe I paid 8 bucks for just one! Yes the visuals are still good, but it's realy TOO thin to keep the screen scratch free. I wouldn't buy it again.
The sound quality when I bought it was impressive,but the construction was really, really poor quality.* The stem of the ear-piece broke - after I stuck one of them with tape/super-glue, the other one broke also. I super-glued the other onealso.* The wire came apart close to the connector. This was partly because of an accidental rough handling on my part (I was normally very careful, but you can't be too careful all the time). In any case, I wouldn't have expected it to give way so easily - this is just really poor design. Having come this far, and not willing to give up, I then soldered the connection back, and stuck tape around the wires - the wires are really thin, and I haven't quite gotten the connection to reliably work.* The next problem I had was the cloth around the sponge at the ear piece just came out at the seams. I think this was just stuck with glue and probably came apart. That seems to be rudimentary design flaw - can't they stitch it or do something else to make it a little more permanent.If you are even a bit quality conscious, please, please stay away from this product, or you will suffer my pain. It's just sad that the phones sound so good.I haven't tried Sony or the other phones, but I just have a bad impression of Bose's mechanical design and construction now, and I will try my best to avoid them in the future.
I bought this battery for my Insignia brand portable DVD player for a airline trip across country and to have when I deploy overseas. I bought it over the other advertised batteries because it listed a 4-6 hour play time. I have charged it twice and it has only delivered a barely 3 hour play time. I wouldn't buy another one and would return it but am leaving for a trip shortly so will have to live with the limits of my purchase but absolutely do not recommend this battery to anyone that might expect the advertised play time.
I bought this MP3/CD player when my old one took a tumble down a flight of stairs and unfortunately did not survive. I wanted to buy the same model but they didn't have one that was new or in full functioning condition so I had to go with a different brand. This one attracted me right away mostly because it's color was 'ice purple'. (Purple is my favorite color, by the way. I also bought because it had a resume function (well, at least it said it did)). I eventually lived to regret my purchase.There are four positive points to this product: It has excellent sound quality with a great little equalizer, it displays the song title, the battery life is fairly long and the skip protection is very good--I didn't have a problem of it skipping on me, though sometimes I wish it did (I'll explain below). Those are the only reasons why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of one.Here are the cons and believe me, there are many: The most annoying thing and the reason why I chucked the CD player in the garbage (I didn't want anyone to go through what I did) is that this particular CD player will not play any CD's that are not in flawless condition. The smallest speck of dust or the tiniest of scratches will make the CD 'unreadable' to this CD player. That's right--it will NOT play the CD--period. I take very good care of my CD's, but if you take them out of the jewel case once in a while, they are going to have some wear and tear, however slight. Most CD players will still play these 'defective' CDs, usually without any skipping, and even if there is some skipping, most of the CD is still listenable. Not with this CD player. And what makes this even more irritiating is that it doesn't bother to tell you this after about five seconds like other CD players do--it 'scans' the CD for about two minutes as if it's thinking about what it should tell me that would be least likely to make me enraged, then it says 'Disc Error'. I first thought that maybe a had a few bad CD's but after about the fourteenth 'Disc Error' I realized I only had one bad CD player.Oh, that's not all, there are many other annoying, nonfunctional features on this device also. For one, the other main reason I bought this particular CD player, was because it had a resume function. Obviously Memorex has a completely different definition of 'resume' than I do. With this CD player, there's an idle function where it stays on for a few minutes after you press stop. If you want to shut it off, you have to press the stop button twice. This CD player's definition of 'resume' is when the player is in idle mode, you can press the resume button and it will return to the last song you listened to. That is not my definition of resume AT ALL. I assumed when I bought this thing that it would go back to the last song I played after I shut it off. That's what my last CD player considered to be resume anyway, and it worked great for me. Well, this one doesn't do that. If you shut it off for real it won't remember diddly squat. I found this 'wannabe' resume more annoying than having no resume at all! Since I listen to my CDs about once a day in long sessions without stopping the player, I really have no use for the 'resume-after-five minutes' function.One of the things that was unique to this player is that it has lettered keypads that enable you to search out a particular title. I thought that was great until I actually tried to use that feature one day. That was an exercise in futility. I typed in three letters...it came up with nothing. I typed in four letters...ABBA...it still came up with nothing despite of the fact that I had about twenty ABBA songs on the CD. I typed in a song title..."Dancing Queen". According to this CD player, there was no song called "Dancing Queen" on the CD, even though I knew for a fact there was. I thought I was doing something wrong, but I looked at the instructions and I was doing it exactly like they said. So I had a CD player that looks more like a circular telephone it had so many keys and about ninety percent of them didn't work. So, if you're interested in the search function, get uninterested fast, because it doesn't work at all.Another big disappointment was the color. The CD player looked purple in the picture, but when I received it was more like a washed out pinkish hue rather than purple. So, not only are the folks who designed this CD player in an alternate space/time continuum, they're almost completely colorblind too.Yet another very irritating feature is that this CD player took forever to read MP3 CD's. It was like being with one of those people you don't particularly like who also can never get to the point of their conversation--they just keep rattling on and on about their mother's underwear while you sit there and stew. First, the CD player has to say 'Welcome', then it has to scan the disc to see what kind of CD it is, then you have to press the play button again to actually play the CD, then it has to figure out what that song's title is and display it on the screen. This whole process must have taken at least thirty seconds at the very least. This doesn't seem long in theory but in the real world where you want to actually do something with your life besides get the CD player to work, it gets very frustrating very quickly. And, oh yeah, you have to press the stop button twice on this bugger to get it shut off and this thing has to think to say 'good-bye' to you before it shuts down. I don't know about you, but I have no plans to develop a intimate relationship with my CD player anytime soon--no matter how 'cool' and 'sleek' it looks. All I want for it to do is turn on, play the stupid CD, do the tricks the company claims it can do, then shut down after I'm done with it. All the social nicieties this CD player displayed really started to grate on me after a while. I felt like I was on a bad episode of 'Seinfeld' every time I used this thing.Another small but very aggravating feature is that the cover that houses the batteries is impossible to get off. It usually took me several minutes and a butter knife to get the job done. That's not very practical when you work out and need to change the batteries in a pinch. You get very funny looks from people when they see you carrying a butter knife around while jogging. I don't know about you, but I find this worse than having the cover come open and the batteries fall out constantly. At least I can fix that problem with some tape.All in all, I would recommend that you stay away from this CD player. I guarantee you will come to hate it very quickly. If you want your music fast and like a multi-functional CD player where the multi-functions actually work, I'd say you should look somewhere else.
1 tiny page of instrustions, printed on just one side. Very frustrating.Also, as another reviewer pointed out, you cannont connect this to your pc.....only a thumbdrive. There is no software included with the frame.This screen is nice and big, but overall its been a frustrating experience.
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 got this because it looked cool and it had a clip so that I could wear it on my belt while walking and moving around, which is how I use my iPod. I thought I deserved something a little more exciting than the leather holder I had for my old iPod. I've had the EVO iSkin for a few weeks and, okay, it still looks cool. The little flap that protects the dock port is nice. But otherwise I'm not impressed, and most of this comes from the clip. The clip feels extremely cheap--it hasn't broken but I hold my breath every time I clip it to my belt. More to the point, it's complicated and counter-intuitive to clip it on (impossible to do while walking, for example). I know this is for security once it's clipped on, but I never had any problems using a less complicated clip on my old iPod case. With normal use, the clip also tends to rotate and partly unhook itself from the skin, in spite of following the assembly instructions to the letter. The skin itself seem to occasionally put pressure on the "pause" button, again with movement, and even with following the instructions I've still had the little screen protector pop out a few times. This skin may be fine if you hold your iPod in your hand or put it in a pocket, or if you sit perfectly still. But for active, clip-on use it's a disappointment.
Purchased this memory as a standard mico SD memory card and as it turns it not that standard afterall. This memory does not work with my LGcu500 phone. Called the people at kingston and they are aware of a problem on their side only said their engineers are working on it. No estimated time of fix,no replacement memory, the only thing they could offer it to return the memory for a refund.
I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it's now been in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts. Averatec product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.
I bought this primarily beacuse of the price- I regret ever buying it. It is a very poor quality item. Lot of static even when using 5-6 ft. from the transmitter. I have caught phone conversations on the headphones. Would not recommend.
This was one of my worst buys. It was horrible because it stopped working after 4 weeks. DO NOT BUY THIS! IT DOES NOT WORK. SAVE YOUR MONEY! They said they were new but came looking used and felt cheap. Definitely not of good quality material or well built.
Do not buy these headphones. It's got tremendous bass but nothing else redeemable. The mids and highs are filled with distortion. I very much regret this purchase.
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.
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!
I bought this device to communicate from any room in my house with my tungsten|w (which has its own issues). The devices will only connect in the same room. There are no wi-fi solutions for this palm, so I'm stuck. Technology is letting me down. I'm becoming Amish.
one of the stick was defective..i returned them for a refound.
One of the boxes was damaged prior to shipment. The shipping box was not damaged, therefore the product was damaged prior to packaging. Quality control needs to be better prior to shipments.I need to return the damaged product. Please advise how to do this without hassle or expense to me.Regards,Victor L. Weber
When this item arrived, it was not the Fellowes brand, it was some no name brand. Nonetheless, it does not provide any support for my back and does not even stay up on my office chair. Thankfully it was inexpensive so I don't feel so bad that I bought this.
Buy from a reputable company, preferably one that you have heard of before like Viewsonic, Envision, Sony, KDS, these people have been around for a long time, and will be there for if you need them. I had a dead monitor shipped, the first time, and then when I did get a good one was not impressed at all with the image quality, or the cuastomer service, it went back too.
Good idea but bad implementation of what a bedroom clock should be.The viewing angle of the LCD on the Bedroom Clock Radio Phone is very poor. Unless you look at the clock directly you can not tell what the time is. There is also an anoying green flashing light to indicate a new call is listed on the caller ID. If GE were to change out the LCD and remove the green light this would be a 5 star product.
my bad for not seeing comment that connector not included. removing the old connector (to reuse) is almost impossible without instruction. spoke to Jerry at Sunvalleytek who issued RMA for return. following day Jerry advises that his boss, Juanita said they won't RMA as webpage states connector not included. either way keyboard isn't replacement assembly if connector isn't available/reusable/with dissassembly instruction.
I expected more from Sony but this tripod was very flimsy and could not hold up well to shoot a sporting event. The wobbling interfered with getting good footage. I would have wanted to know how sturdy this was and whether the legs were adjustable. This tripod is very limited in terms of mobility and stability
I received a defective unit and it is a PAIN to return this product. I'm told you can not directly return to either Amazon or the company that sells it through Amazon but rather it has to go back to the manufacturer. The whole process is very poorly documented and cumbersome. Next time I'll go to a physical store and buy another product.
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.
I purchased this laptop 1 year ago next month. It is nothing but trouble. Looks ok, but operates horrible. This is NOT a laptop designed for your lap. It has a sticker on the bottom saying that it will burn bare skin. It gets really hot, really quick. NOt to mention, 3 days ago my motherboard randomly went out. I reasearched this problem and found that MANY Toshiba laptops have this problem. Toshiba will do nothing for you. I've tryed. If you buy this laptop, I PROMISE you you will not be happy after awhile. Pay about $200 more and get a nice IBM.
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!
I found that the Lowepro D-Res 4 case is the best bet for my Dimage Xt. The Minolta Dimage X/Xi/Xt cameras are small and not meant to be banged around in between uses. The Lowepro D-Res 4 case is zippered, padded, and has a belt loop for dust protection, security, and easy travelling. It also has three interior pockets to carry two extra batteries and extra memory cards as needed. The Dimage X series cameras deserve a small, tough case that does not compromise their sleek design. The Lowepro D-Res 4 case is the perfect design and will NOT disappoint you!
I don't consider myself to be an audiophile by any means but I am particularly savvy with mid-priced ear buds having owned several pairs thru the years. I tend to go with the Sony products even though they are cheaply made and tend to fall apart with normal use. I have been plunking down $50 a pair for various Sony ear-buds for the last few purchases and am generally pleased with the sound-isolating capabilities as well as a rich full sound - I currently have the MDR-EX81LP/B. I remember the first time I tried decent ear buds I felt like I was underwater, hearing myself breathe and all. This sound-isolation feature provides tremendous sound benefits in my opinion, even better than some high end DJ style headphones where you sometimes have to press the earpieces to your head to get the full sound. If it wasn't for the poor build quality of the Sony products they would have had a loyal customer...That brings me to the recent purchase of the e2c from Shure. Most of the reviews of this product are glowing with praise, far outweighing the negative reviews - I should know, I think I read every single one on the internet. Shure is a great company, the e2c looked sharp, and I had a burning, unfulfilled desire for high quality, durable ear-buds at the $100 and below price-mark. From the moment I was able to get the packaging open, all seemed extremely well. The e2c is hot, the cords are nice and thick, the length is perfect, and above all, this company seems like they really care about getting that sound-isolating feel with all the possible ear-bud attachments. I even thought that not labeling the right and left bud was a dope style idea (the right is black and white). They even thought to include earwax guards that you install prior to use. I was easily able to get a tight, perfectly sound-isolated fit with EACH of the possible attachments (hard rubber, soft rubber, and plugs). I found them easy to put in and use due to my previous experience with and tendency for sound-isolating style ear-bud headphones. I also really liked the way they fit the ear, with the cord going behind the ear - extremely comfortable. I preferred the hard and soft rubber ones equally to the plug style; the soft rubber ones are actually much like Sony's buds.Everything changed after that. Now I want the 5 minutes I spent trying to get the stupid earwax guards off the sticky paper and on to the buds. In a word, the sound is WEAK. Everything - and I mean everything - EXCEPT the sound on these headphones is absolutely top notch. I completely ignored all the reviews about no bass, tinny sound; etc (there weren't that many) based on the assumption that these people had no ear for sound and had no idea what they were talking about. To you people, I say now that I'm sorry, and one of the biggest mistakes in my portable-audio life was not listening to you. I've since returned the headphones and am happy now with my Sony MDR-EX81LP/B, knowing that I have made an effort to at least try to find higher quality headphones even if at a premium. I suspect I will venture out of this price range ($50-$100) onto the next tier, hoping to get what I'm looking for, however, I doubt I will take any sort of chance on the higher end Shure products because of the experience with the e2c. I am interested in checking out the Etymotic products, they seem pretty good for high end buds.If you think I have a bad ear simply because I think these things are terrible, then I don't ever want a good ear.
This was a refurbished card sold by an independent provider. It worked for about 30 seconds, and then stopped. It was a complete waste of money. I tried to rate it zero stars but the system would not allow me to do so.
I bought this camera when it first came out in 1998 for $700 + TAX!!!!This is what i got: Unnatural blurry pictures, 4 AA batteries run out after 10 shots, no options, slow shutter speed, zoom sucks, have to wait forever between pictures, uses old compact flash, slow transfer rate (serial port, 1 min per pic!), software sucks (wont install on newer versions of windows), no lens cap, nowhere to hold on while taking pictures.Please, go and get yourself a real camera. You can get one 10 times better for the same price. Try Cannon, Nikon, HP ...... Kodak is not the anwser!!!!!!
I purchased this keyboard replacement from the Brilliant Store in June of 2009. I hardly use it as my laptop is connected to a stand alone keyboard. I had the original laptop keyboard for over 5 years before I ever had a problem with it. In all fairness to the Brilliant Store, they said they would replace it but it means finding another shop to remove the new useless keyboard (and paying again for that service), sending it back to Brilliant Store and then waiting for the new keyboard to comeback. Question is, if a product they sent only lasted 7 months, do I really want to take a chance on another keyboard from that store? Not really faulting the seller (or am I?) Perhaps when buying replacement parts it pays to shell out more $$ to purchase from the manufacturer. I guess bottom line is "you get what you pay for".
I have ordered CH-6900 15-Minute Charger With 4 AA Batteries, but I was sent CH-1600 overnight Charger with 2 AA Batteries, which was absolutely bad for me because my digital camera works with 4 AA batteries, and the batteries must be charged together and be of the same characteristics. When I called to GLOBAZAR (the company that shipped the product), I was told that the right charger was broken, and they sent me what they had.So, I'm absolutely not satisfied with the order.
TomTom go looks cute, and functionality is not too bad. But the products have low quality. If your unit is out of warranty, you are out of luck. It goes bad easily. You are better off buying Garmin. That's what happened to mine. After 1.5 year, my TomTom just broke. Couldn't be fixed and warranty expires. I wish I had done more research. I am buying a Garmin now.
Don't buy these despite the alluring low price.They are very very cheap in quality... The cases are warped and flimsy. And the plastic cover-lining is foggy and very thin-- can very easy be pulled right off.Given that and the poor packaging, about 15-20 of the cases in my box were cracked/broken.Returned the item, don't waste your time or money...
It is a total disappointment. It can't catch a single signal although I tried it in three different cars and radios. It is not only Kensington to be blamed but none of these kind of signal based products work fine. I just use it as a charger which has been an expensive shopping for me...It doesn't worth...
I agree with the other feedback. I don't know what the other reviewer was on but this product has got to be the worst product I have ever bought. When the earthquake occurred this product ran off on me.Cons:1. Terrible radio reception.2. Takes a long time to crank for any good use. I ended up putting regular batteries in it.3. Cheap material means low durability (mine wouldn't play the radio because the switch wore out.4. The light was weak.5. Couldn't even get tv reception.Pros:1. NoneConclusion:Don't buy this radio. I returned mine and chalked it up to lesson learned. Next time I will take a closer look and test the product before buying when it comes to electronics.
I purchased my v-moda's 4 months ago, and already the left ear piece doesn't work..I had my last pair of (other brand) earbuds for 3+ years. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone who is looking for a good pair of earbuds..
I have been using this camera for four years now and had been very happy until my camera fell victim to the "CCD issue" in which the screen goes blank when trying to record. Some history...this CCD problem happens in almost all of these models and has resulted in a class action suit against Sony. They now have to repair all TRV-19 cameras free of charge, including shipping to and from your home. (If you need more info on this please visit the Sony website.) I went forward with the repairs and when I received my camera back it was working correctly and the repairs appear to have been made but a small cover piece is missing. I phoned the customer service number on my invoice and the supervisor states this piece was not on their inventory taken when they received my camera and there is nothing else they could do. So I have a functional camera now but not in the same condition that I sent to them and they really could care less--it's my word against theirs. So much for customer service. If you need to send your camera in please take lots of pictures of the condition before shipping and remove all removable parts because there is a good chance you won't get them back. I was really wanting to purchase a Sony big screen TV but this experience has ruined that plan for me. I WILL NEVER BUY FROM SONY AGAIN. I know most (if not all) electronic corporations have customer service issues but this one takes the cake. They did not want to do the right thing in the first place my fixing a problem that has been confirmed as a manufacturing defect. It's disheartening that it took a lawsuit to get Sony to do what they just should have done in the first place! And...I missed getting my baby daughter's first crawl on video because of this defect--wouldn't you know the camera broke down right then...ugh! Yes...I am frustrated. I hope some of my vent has helped you...thanks for your time.
First of all, I wish there were a "No Star" rating. My evaulation of this product goes well beyond "I hate it". I have never written a negative critique of anything, but this requires a strong comment.I purchased this battery as an extra for my new and very expensive Samsung Camera. After I inserted it into my camera, two metal tags that were superficially stuck on the side of the new battery became un-stuck lodging the battery permanently in my camera. using tweezers and jewelers screwdrivers, I eventually pried the battery out of the camera. This process obviously destroyed the battery, but also badly damaged my camera. I contacted the dealer and they wrote me a totally BS form letter offering to exchange my faulty battery for another faulty battery. They ended the letter with "We look forward to your future business"Don't purchase junk like this and stay away from this this dealer. I never had the feeling that there was a live person listening to my problem.
The left earbud of the first pair of earbuds I received was dead. When I received the second pair ( Amazon return policy was fantastic ) the sound quality was dismal, yet something I could deal with as they were for the express purpose of usage during exercise. The method of retaining the earbuds near the ear though was very uncomfortable regardless of which size of foam shell I used. Disregarding the previous point the earbuds tend to become dislodged and eventually removed from my ear during regular walking which severely limits their usage for the initially expressed purpose.
The cursor movements are slightly jumpy and erratic. Replacing the batteries was frustrating, as the latch to open it frequently was jammed and difficult to open. I ended up replacing it simply for that alone.
This mouse operates just fine out of the box, but my second one is now dying the same way as the first. it starts doing random mouse clicking which is infuriating and can damage files you are working beyond repair in some cases. I will try the Intuos 4 mouse I suppose.
I thought it was going to be a piece of cake. Take it out, plug it in, play with some settings, and voila! a wireless network. Was I ever wrong...Once I configured it, it worked for about 30 seconds. As soon as it is started returning information, it would reset itself. I attempted to call Linksys technical support, but could not get through to them since all the numbers published inside of the manual had been disconnected. That's one way to stop the millions of phone calls from pouring in!!I ended up performing a firmware upgrade and re-configuring the router. Once I did that, all problems disappeared and I've been running smoothly ever since (for about 2 weeks). I'm running W98 on my PC while my laptop is on W2K. I haven't experienced any compatibility issues between the two and their sharing printers like a champ.The range on Wireless PC card is decent. Like everybody, it has some limitations, but for the most part, it works from afar. Remember, even with a 10% signal strength, you are still able to surf the net without a hitch.Overall, I would say once the system is up and running, it works well. But, given the start-up issues that I, and many others, have encountered, I would think twice about buying this product unless you're really into PC networking technologies.
I ordered this with the idea of taking it to Europe to simplify the difference in electrical current but I found it to be very heavy and not travel friendly. I'm sure it would have worked fine but I ended up not taking it and opting for a lighter and more practical converter/adapter combination from another company.
Product worked once or twice and that's about it. Not worth the money even though it was cheap; you get what you pay for.
This remote is a joke. Run-away commands on a daily basis. Volume all the way up or down with one touch, channels scrolling out of control, locking up. Any call to customer service gets the same treatment- they are surprised! Yeah right, they are still surprised after handling the exact same problem day in and day out. Now it won't keep a charge. I'd return it if I could. Now I wait for a replacement 890 model due to a class action. Not very optimistic...
Why does it have to be this long? No, really, it is too long to handle for people who would use it at home.Sound quality is decent for its price, can't complain. As for comfort, it's doesn't really fit well for big-headed people like me.Your ears may sweat in this headphone if you use it for a long time.
I don't think this is a kinamax. Arrived in a cheap cardboard box floating with no inner wrapping or padding. Didnt even think it would work, light cheap flimsy, and super super tiny, its a bit awkward to use. it works, and keeping it bc its too much bother to return the $5.99 item, but would not recommend.
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 have a pair of the Shure E2C earphones and I love them. I figured that a pair of those that I could also use as a headset for my cell phone would be great... Having the audio from my cell phone going to both ears would be really nice... But these things were a serious disappointmentI'm sending these back to Amazon for the following reasons:1. The Switch box is huge!! No wonder they never show a picture of it in the product description.2. The volume control is basically useless. At full volume it is fine. The slightest little change on the volume control results in audio so low you can barely hear. Might as well be a switch instead of a variable control. And the volume control knob sticks out so far from the switch box that it is easily bumped. Forget about trying to put the switch box in your pocket, as that will surely bump the volume control.3. Assuming that you have you phone and your music player in your pocket or clipped to you belt, along with the gigantic switch box, the cables from the switch box to those devices are way too long. This means that you have to either have cables hanging, or bundle them up. Both options stink.4. The microphone is on the cable that goes to the left ear piece rather than being at the junction of the two earphone cables.5. The mute button must be held for the mute to work. This is a major pain for people like me that use a headset for calling in to conference calls where you want to have the mute on unless you are actually speaking.If Shure made this with a SMALL switch box, like maybe the size of a pen cap, put the microphone on the hunk of plastic where the earphone cables split off, had a mute switch instead of a mute button, a volume control that actually worked, and made the cables to the phone/audio device shorter, this would be great. I can't imagine anyone using this thing with the several feet of wires and gigantic switch box... A nice idea, but a seriously flawed design.
Dispite wery good look it`s hard to use (complicated manual, menu button,soft need a lot of work-intrferens with other programs)
I am irritated beyond words!These cables ARE NOT DUAL LINK DVI at all - they DO NOT SUPPORT 2560x1600 resolution. The cables themselves are not even marked as DVI. This company obviously just packages up whatever they want, puts a fake label on it and ships it off hoping you are none the wiser. NEVER EVER BUYING A CABLES UNLIMITED PRODUCT AGAIN.I now have to take half a day and drive 128km to ship this garbage back to them. That's on top of the 128km I drop to pickup the package. The gas is going to cost me more than the refund for this cheap junk.Doesn't Amazon police their suppliers at all??????
Tried to use it on my xbox 630. It reported the data loss is too high and won't use it. Tried to do a console system upgrade, downloading files to the Centon, and nearly bricked the console. Don't let this Centon POS anywhere near an xbox 360. Maybe it will work better on a PC, but why take the risk? I might RMA it but from reading these reviews the problems appears to be terminal. Drop it in the trash now and be thankful you didn't lose any data later.
I love the mouse, it takes a second to get use to the feel, but it is really neat. I did not get any software so I can not use all of its features on my Mac.
The quality of this coupler is absolutely terrible. The connection is inconsistent and sound output varies from one channel to static to no audio whatsoever. Rotating/tilting sometimes helps, but not always. Highly annoying. Without this coupler, my source and receiver are fine; the coupler is the culprit.Find another coupler.
I cannot believe that it doesn't work on my Windows Vista PC,even the packages says so, feel like being cheated. However, it works quite well on my Windows XP PC. Cannot find any support for this headset on Logitech website. This is the first time I have problem with Logitech product; I have Logitech keyboard, mouse, speaker and webcam before. None of them give me any problem. I would stay away from Logitech brand from now on.
Sure, the product is OEM, but you're going to pay 50% of purchase price in shipping - good luck.
Potential buyers should be aware that there is a tape transport problem with some PV-GS400 camcorders and that Panasonic has acknowledged this problem. I had problems with TWO different PV-GS400s (I returned a defective unit and the replacement was also defective). When I played back tapes recorded with these camcorders, I noticed a grinding, periodic mechanical noise that could be heard through the speakers of my TV set. This noise was clearly audible and annoying - it wasn't subtle. When I put the camcorders up to my ear, it was clear that the grinding noise was NOT the kind of noise that a healthy tape transport should EVER make. This is extremely bad news, since mechanical problems usually get worse over time (possibly after the warranty expires).An internet search revealed that many other PV-GS400 owners have also reported this problem. Since Amazon.com guidelines prohibit the use of URLs in product reviews, I'll recommend that you do an internet search using the search terms "panasonic" and "tape transport" in order to find a great deal of useful information about this problem. To see a letter that Panasonic issued addressing this problem, use the search terms "panasonic", "tape transport", and "QC issue".The bottom line is that this problem appears to be widespread,despite Panasonic's claims that only a small number of camcorders are affected. Although Panasonic is offering warranty servicing for defective units, I'm not happy with the idea of buying a top of the line, $1000+ "prosumer" camcorder and ending up with a camcorder that is essentially "factory refurbished".No one who discovers that their PV-GS400 has this problem should just "live with it". Either return it, or if you can't do that, then get it serviced by Panasonic (and hope it doesn't break down again after it's out of warranty).
Linksys used to be a pretty good company with good products. Have no idea about other items but one thing is for sure, this product is horrible. If it works for some, then it's a manufacturing problem, but I suspect it's more a design problem. 2 Have failed. This router will not stay up for longer than a week, but more often like 2 hours. Random loss of connection either through wireless connection failing to work...(albiet strong connection) and random blocking of websites!But mostly it's just dropped connections. After four calls to tech support I thought I'd ask for an exchange for something that DID work. That seemed fair. "No". "We'll give you another BEFW11S4" I said, "NO THANKS, it's worthless, why would I even want to bother with another headache??". I've owned over the years 5 Linksys routers. The original non wireless 4 port router worked,while not perfect, at least a reset monthly was all you needed to keep it working. Recently..a month ago I replace the still in-warranty BEFW 11s4 with a Netgear wireless G router. It's been up a month and never a problem, even with power outages!!It just came right back on and worked. I have configured it as a wireless switch as the BEFW11S4 was, and as a Broadband router. Either way it s#@ked. I have both Windows XP and Mac OSX computers accessing the network. I probably won't ever trust Linksys again. No wonder they were giving it away! I got it for $19 with rebates. Guess you get what you paid for. As far as I can tell the Linksys era in inexpensive networking products is over. Am I missing something here??
Didn't even last 6 months. "n" key sticks and doesn't register, and space bar is giving trouble. From the start this keyboard didn't feel like the premium board I expected, but I wasn't picky. When it breaks you can't ignore it though. I'll be replacing it with something else and be skipping this brand from now on.
I got these so I could jog and still listen to my ipod- bad mistake. I'll stick with my earbuds for now... They are way too big and will not stay on. Maybe if you've got ears size XL they'll stay on.
The order was never delivered. Fulfilment company sent it to wrong address, then said they would resend to correct address. That was two weeks ago! Somehow, all my amazon orders, including the iPod ordered at the same time arrive at my home...but not the accessories.Consequently, I would give you NO stars, if that were an option!
I am an IT Person for a midsized company. Back In 2002 I decided to buy about 12 of these PCG V505's. They have been the unmitigated bane of my existence for almost 5 years. As you can see by other reviews the hard drives (which are made by toshiba ) go bad. That is the least of the troubles. The biggest problem with these units is the pcmcia slot that is almost guaranteed to go bad- especially using 32 bit Verizon cards. Of the 12 we bought 8 of them within as little as a year had bad slots which make them unusable for portable use- as the slot doesn't work. I found a company called Elan Digital systems that sold me 5 PCM to USB card converters that, with some tweaking can get you back on line- but for the $249.00 I'm not sure if its worth it. Also the keybaords have flimsy keys which have very often broken off,save for the fact that I have a few on the junkpile to pick from, a new keybaord is $95 from which you must carefully pick off the bad keys and replace your keyboard. In addition, SONY in all its brilliance, designed the spare RAM chip slot so that its too close to the back and is not always fully protected fron Static electricity. Of course you'll find this out after sitting the laptop on staticy pants or A Hotel Bedspread and shortly thereafter the computer locks up. This again has happened with at least 6 of 12 computers we own. New Chips at sometimes 100.00 a pop add up quickly. I haven't even mentioned the clueless people at SONY who claim they know nothing about BAD PCM slots and of which there is no mention of the problem on the search part of their tech support.All in all everyone who thinks this these are great beacuse of size and weight well, take my advice: think twice. They are and have been my nightmare and truly the happiest day of my life will be when the last one hits the scrap heap. Try Averatec's 2150 half the price and non of the BS with SONY.
I thought it was going to be a piece of cake. Take it out, plug it in, play with some settings, and voila! a wireless network. Was I ever wrong...Once I configured it, it worked for about 30 seconds. As soon as it is started returning information, it would reset itself. I attempted to call Linksys technical support, but could not get through to them since all the numbers published inside of the manual had been disconnected. That's one way to stop the millions of phone calls from pouring in!!I ended up performing a firmware upgrade and re-configuring the router. Once I did that, all problems disappeared and I've been running smoothly ever since (for about 2 weeks). I'm running W98 on my PC while my laptop is on W2K. I haven't experienced any compatibility issues between the two and their sharing printers like a champ.The range on Wireless PC card is decent. Like everybody, it has some limitations, but for the most part, it works from afar. Remember, even with a 10% signal strength, you are still able to surf the net without a hitch.Overall, I would say once the system is up and running, it works well. But, given the start-up issues that I, and many others, have encountered, I would think twice about buying this product unless you're really into PC networking technologies.
I bought the Digitalway MPIO FL100 128 MB MP3 Player in about 8 months ago. The software used to upload mp3s (MPIO Manager) would occasionally carsh and I'd have to reformat the flash memory. It used to crash maybe once a week. Then it started crashing a few times a week. About 5 days ago, it began crashing every other time I tried uploading mp3s and eventually started crashing while reformating the memory.It's pretty much dead now and I've had to buy a new mp3 player. The replacement is *not* a Digitalway MPIO mp3 player. Lesson learned.Also, the headphones were a bit uncomfortable.I would not recommend it.
The software would not install on vista x64. Wasted 4 hours on the phone with HP trying to install it. On my other computer running xp, software installed but would crash 90% of the time after windows starts up. Uninstall doesn't even work right, I'm not sure what it uninstalled, still had all the hp services running and most of the shortcuts and program files after uninstalling.
These buds do not sound better than the standard apple buds. I also just bought some Philips earbuds from Walmart for about $12 which sound better than the V moda. The Vmoda do fit nicely in your ear and perhaps people with small ears will prefer them.Here is how I rate the sound. My BEST headphones are over the ear Sennheiser EH 150. I rate them a 10. The Philips earbuds are second at 7, apple standard buds third at a 6, and V Moda last at a 5. Maybe when I get some coin I will buy a pair of Sennheiser's earbuds, but they are pricey.
Everything about this DVD holder is flimsy. The cover has the texture and feel of cheap vinyl waiting to tear. The inner pages are composed of flimsy plastic pockets that look like they will rip loose after a short time of use. I give the physical, practical use a 2 and the presentation of the holder a 1. Having received mine in the mail today I would now, not pay anything for this product. The only way I would own another is if it were given to me as a gift.
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!
The sole reason I bought the reader was for the xD reader. and that works perfectly. however, i tried to use it with my SD card, like it claims it can do, and I actually broke it in half (the card) trying to put it in the reader. I really did not pay much for it, so being it serves it's purpose. And I was able to still use the SD card after it broke, so I still can't complain too much. But if you are buying it for it's "all-in-one" capabilities, don't.
I have had the Roady 2 for 6 months and enjoy the XM service very much. Great programs, no signal fade, very enjoyable. The Roady 2, however, is a pain in the butt. Be prepared to have wires running everywhere in a tangled mess. In addition, the screen is too small for using while driving. I suggest you use the tape adapter (another wire! ) because there is always a local station interfering with the Roady's broadcast. I received the free second unit from XM. It's still sitting on the shelf unopened. I suggest you spend the money for an in-dash unit.
Fios customer. Added it to current wireless router and the connectivity actually decreased across my house. Once I took it off, all returned to normal. Bummer.
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.
The TomTom software is great, but the receiver is terrible. My receiver only locked onto the satellites maybe 2/10 tries. I have stood outside with an unobstructed view of the sky and have had no luck. I thought the first unit was defective, so I sent it back for a replacement. Same problem with the second unit. Then, a friend of mine happened to buy one and had the same problem. Sorry, TomTom. Three strikes and you are out.
I've had mine for a couple of years.... Loved it until recently I realized it scratched over 40 of my DVDs making them unplayable. What a nightmare.I bought this to keep my DVDs from gettting scratched - Ironically it ruined a good chunk of my collection.Sony Support would do nothing for me, except for "Sorry" and "you can pay for a repair!I would advise you consider something else.
I have owned the Syntax Olevia LT27HVX now for about 2 months. Except for the terrible hum (buzz) at low volume levels, the TV is fairly decent. As an Electronics Design Engineer with over 25 years of experience, this problem (hum) is a MAJOR design flaw! Based on many comments and reviews, it seems that this is a common problem to this model and possibly to other Syntax TVs.Syntax's "solution" to this problem is to change the default Back Light setting from "Middle" to "Bright". It looks like the Middle and even the Dark setting is sufficient in most ambient lighting. Being an Engineer I wanted to understand the consequences of such a setting. I was afraid that such a change would have an adverse effect on the Back Light life span. A simple power consumption measurement revealed that my suspicion was justified. Changing the setting to Bright increased the TV power consumption by almost 20%. The problem is that this power increase represents about 40% increase of the Back Light power and a proportional life expectancy DECREASE of the Back Light. This may be a quick "fix" to the problem, but customers should not pay with substantial Back Light life decrease because of Syntax's poor design. In plain language, changing the Back Light setting to "Bright" will give you a TV with a life expectancy of 36,000 hours instead of 60,000 hours. Bear in mind, the 60,000 hours is a typical manufacture's spec; if this number is inflated, as many times manufactures do, then the 36,000 hours would be also much lower. As long as Syntax doesn't fix this problem, I would NOT recommend this TV to any new customer. As far as existing customers, I am still looking for better solutions from Syntax or anyone else.
After just purchasing this product I spent hours loading 300 cd's and cataloging them so I could tell where each cd was located. I proceeded to set up the 5 files of custom preferences, try each, and found the next time I turned on the unit all the customized files were erased. I repeated the process three more times and had the same results. Contacting customer service to determine what if any errors I made I was informed that the unit must be faulty and to return it to the store where I purchased it. Not satisfied with that response I called customer service back later in order to speak with another representative. This person at least ran me through the steps that I had taken, only to confirm that I did everything correctly. He advised that the lithium battery was apparently no good and unable to store the file memory. I now had to manually unload all 300 cd's and return the unit to the store for a refund. In the meantime I am awaiting delivery of the Sony changer that I should have ordered in the first place.
If you purchase this product, I recommend an extended warrantee. I have has mine for a year and a half and suddenly after starting to read a DVD it failed and tried to read each subsequent DVD in turn and failing with each until I powered it off. When I moved the DVDs to a second and older changer, Sony's 875P, they all played with no problem. The problem does not appear to be mechanical or due to dust/dirt but rather a failure in the electronics. Eighteen month to failure is very short considering Sony's reputation. Of course the warrantee is one year and the cost of the exchange program is almost as much as buying a new one.
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.
Thank goodness I got these on a Gold Box deal. Only paid about $40 for these and to tell you the truth, they are not worth the money when it comes to listening to music. There is almost no bass in these earphones. I listen to a lot of audio podcasts and books on my iPod, so the lack of bass is not a big loss. However, for my music the loss of the bass range is a big deal.Pros for these earphones are:- good ear-external sound isolation. great fit due to the multiple cushions- like the over the ear wire wrap (except if the wire accidentally get caught on something. gives your ears quite a pull)- like the thicker wire. feels like better qualityCons for these earphones are:- no bass frequencies come through at all- jack a bit large for use with some iPod cases, absolutely overwhelm a Nano unit.Bottom line: Not worth even the Gold Box price. A better choice would be almost any of the Sennheiser MX series earphones.
The Casio Exilim I received was broken upon delivery. I was unable to take a single picture and as I had purchased it to take on a cruise and paid extra to have it mailed in two days, it was a complete disaster.To add to the difficulty, when we called the company to return it, they said there would be a 20% restocking fee.Needless to say, as a person who purchases many items from Amazon, I was terribly disappointed in the purchase and the poor customer service by Expo Electronics. a company that Amazon utilizes as a vendor.
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.
I have never met anybody that has ear-holes big enough for these! I even tried SuperGlue to put the things that fit inside the ear! That didnt work, so now I have a wire that plugs into my phone that is supposed to give me stereo sound & talk sitting in the seat next to me. I would not reccomend these to anybody. Truth Hurts & these Hurt My Ears!
I bought this as a gift for my wife. She took it out of the box, charged it up and on the second click of the shutter it flashed a message "turn off and turn on again". We did. It never recovered despite numerous resets and removing the battery, per Sony customer service rep instructions. The lens is frozen; it cannot retract and the camera stays in an inoperable error state. Sony is telling me to ship it to them. Giving it two stars rather than one because I removed the memory stick and printed the two shots we'd taken and they looked great. Second Sony product in a row that we've had out-of-the-box quality problems with (LCD monitor was the other). Losing our brand loyalty very rapidily.
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.
I bought this product just before going on vacation because I had misplaced my other spare battery. I didn't have a lot a of money to spend so I bought the cheap batteries since the reviews were not that bad. When I got them home they would not charge and when they finally did seem to charge, they didn't didn't work. That is all. They just didn't work. Lucky for my I found my other batteries before the trip. I am glad some people have had good luck with these batteries, I was just one of the unlucky ones I guess. Just use your own judgement and know that you might get stuck with a dud if you do choose to purchase Lenmar DLP006.
This was a great little camcorder until the CCD issue. Yes, they repaired it for free and quite quickly. However, I just today watched the video we've taken since getting it back, and there is a VERY LOUD mechanical noise buzzing rhythmically off and on in the background. It sounds like its internal to the camera (can't be outside the camera since the footage is taken over a couple of months in a variety of locations). So now I can pay $211 for Sony to repair it. Great!
I mounted my tv on the wall and decided to put all of my other stuff in the closet about 3 feet away from the tv. This thing seemed to be exactly what I needed to make it all work so I bought it and anxiously waited it's arrival. I charged it correctly and hooked everything up and it worked intermittent at best. Sadly, it just does not do what it says it can do. You have to have a direct line of sight. Unless my walls are made out of some anti-rf signal super material that they had in 1961 when it was built. Wouldn't buy it again. I should've just bought a shelf. It's been awhile and I still don't have this problem solved.
this unit kinda sucks. two piece designs kinda strange. it has a headphone jack on the go gear side and a female end on a 2 foot usb cable but the go gear is so heavy it would break any headphone plug
I am about to return my 2nd one of these units in two weeks. The first one, purchased just 2-1/2 weeks ago, lasted one week and played about 4 DVDs successfully before it started exhibiting all the problems other reviewers describe - skipping, freezing, refusing to scan, giving error messages, refusing to eject the DVD - it started doing something different with every DVD I put in -- except play it. I've never had a bad Sony product before, so I thought this was just a rare exception and I exchanged it for another one. The 2nd one only played one DVD successfully, then within 36 hours started having all the problems the 1st one had. So tomorrow it goes back, and you can be damn sure I won't exchange it for another Sony product! I wish I had checked here before wasting my time & money!
More low end junk from HP. I've had numerous problems with this printer mostly related to the print cartridge error issue, which is well documented. Unfortunately I don't the time required to try and get this thing to work every few days. It's getting tossed into the trash at the first opportunity. Print cartridges are insanely expensive too and require frequent replacement even for low usage. I would not recommend this product to anyone for any reason.
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 didn't purchase this through Amazon but my experience may be valuable to anyone thinking of buying it. I bought this solely to convert my family VHS tapes (created with my VideoCam) to DVD. It did a good job for the first ten tapes. Then every single tape after that gave me an error that said I was trying to copy commercially protected tapes. I couldn't convert anymore family tapes. I called the Sylvania help desk but they were helpless. I returned the unit and ordered another one, hoping I had a defective unit. I got the new unit and the convert failed on the first tape. Not only that, any tape I tried to play was unviewable, the tapes flickered constantly. The same tapes played fine on my other VCR player.This unit apparently has some kind of bug in its design and also a problem in its tape playback. Do not purchase it if you are looking to convert your VHS tapes to DVD.
These headphones provide good quality sound. But Sennheiser's open-ear technology defeats the purpose of headphones. Yeah, the sound may be good, but everyone around you can hear what you're listening to. Forget about taking these on a plane, unless you want to anger the fat alcoholic next to you who just wants to get some shuteye.Also, the main plug is the big kind. It has an attachment for regular plugs like i-pods, or your computer, etc., but it's not very long. I found that it didn't fit well in my computer or my sound system and as a result, I often received sound out of only one ear.I guess if you like good sound, but can't have the music thumping for the neighbors to wake-up to, then this is a good product. But don't expect your girlfriend to be happy with you when she's trying to watch "Animal Cops" or "Say Yes to the Dress" or whateverthe%&#@ever when you are rocking out to the Star Wars soundtrack in the same room.
I've seriously regretted not ponying up the extra cash for an IBM or Apple. I was sold on the great screen, but have had problems ever since.A warranty is getting me a new hard drive, and the customer service person I spoke to said that Sony has had major issues with faulty hard drives.The Sony software that they load on top of the operating system slows it down and cuts your space. It also conflicts with Microsoft updates. This caused problems with my audio and other drivers. Sadly, standard warranties do not cover the operating system (they consider that software), and getting these problems fixed has been a headache and an unwelcome bill.Speaking of audio, the speakers are so low that you can't use this computer to play music or a DVD, unless you're right up at the screen or have the headphones in.
This product was damage unfortunately y take it to abother country so i wasnt able to ask for guaranty it cost me 150 dolar to repair it.
I bought this camera for my many snorkeling trips worldwide. The first trip I took it on was the Maldives and I was really excited to get some great underwater shots. I took it out on the reef in fairly calm conditions and the camera failed and never would turn back on. I was really upset at this but figured that the company would replace it, however when I sent it to them they said the seals were fine so they would not replace it. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!
I recently purchased this SD750 as an "upgrade" to my trusty old (3 years old) Canon PowerShot SD500. The major reason I moved to the SD750 was that it seems like the same camera, but with the nice huge 3 inch screen on the back.I was very surprised to find that the image quality has gone way down hill. They both have the same 7.1 Megapixel sensor and similar lenses. However the SD750 has way less detail and much more problems with low light. I have set up both cameras on the same exact manual settings and shot the same objects, only to find that my new camera is much worse.You will typically notice the lack of detail when using the flash or in low light. The focus will be bad and detail like hair will look very bad compared to the SD500.I wish I had never purchased this camera and stuck with my SD500 or purchased a better camera like the Fujifilm F31fd as a companion to my Canon 30D.Oh well. I guess all these little cameras are going "disposable" as they all fight to have the most megapixels rather than good quality. I thought Canon was one to trust, but no.
I bought this amp expecting to upgrade from my 1000 watt amplifier.. NOT. This amp sucks, install was easy and everything but it does not knock at all. Even after the bast boost it still sucks. My 1000 watt amp pushes easily 3 times harder than this one. If your lookin to slap this amp is not for you, this is just for someone who wants a tiny bit of bass. No wonder why it's so cheap.. sent it back very disappointed dont waste your time or money
the product seems like a great idea, however, it did not come with attatchments for an i-pod, which is the reason we bought it. Called the company to get the adapter and now need the mfg part number. it has just been a hassle
I bought a Coby stereo for my daughter for Christmas. The CD player NEVER worked. Target would not accept a return of the stereo because they said it was under warranty from the company. Coby would not answer their phones or e-mails, and they did not return my calls. This is a poor product with no customer service. It was a piece of trash...
I have had a Polk Audio I Sonic radio/Cd for 4 or 5 years. It was fine, although the CD was noisy. However, one day it started making a horrible buzzing sound. I called for service info and was told that they have no parts for repairs and there is nothing they can do for me. So, if you ever need service on a Polk Audio radio - forget it! $500 bucks and they tell me that it is junk because it cannot be fixed. Don't buy Polk Audio!!
Like the reviewer before me, I found the Lyra Jukebox frequently locks up and must be reset. Too bad-it has great features, fine sound quality, incredible storage capacity and a highly intuitive software package. Since my problem was identical to that described by the other reviewer, I'd assume the lockup problem is generic and not a random failure.Unfortunately I had to send it back due to this annoying problem.I'm curious to know if anyone out there has had one of these items for a month or more and not experienced the lockup problem. Your response will tell me if I whould wait a couple of months until RCA straightens out their problem or if I should look at brand X.
I bought these because the price was in the range that I was looking for but it really wasnt' worth the hassle they put me through. The disks errored out about 40% of the time leaving me with a ton use useless disks. I was hoping to find a dependable brand but this one certainly wasn't it. I would not recommend these.
Unit I received I sent back. Don't know if it was just my unit, or the product line in general, but I'm not getting a second to find out. The non-adjustable screen contrast made reading the small print on the touch-screen buttons very difficult. I have many smaller vendor A/V components that did not appear on the code sheet for remotes, so I had to use the remote learning. Although the remote learning part was easy, despite "success" messages during training, it seemed to be hit and miss (more miss than hit) when you then actually tried to use the remote on the equipment. Repetitive training didn't resolve the issue. I also experienced a lot of system freezes when switching into the programming mode - requiring a reset. Despite the internal non-volatile memory, resets always threw off the date / time of the unit and I had to reset that. There were so many nice features to this unit, I am really sorry I just hated mine.
I have a DLink DCS5300 that has worked well - no problems, easy to install, etc. I purchased the DCS6620 as an upgrade for the Zoom capability. The DCS6620 image worked well through the security software provided by DLink, but would not work through the web browser interface - not even on my local network. The snapshot image worked fine, but the live feed did not show up at all - just a black box. If you plan to use the security monitoring software, the camera gives a great image, the zoom is high quality and the camera should perform as advertised. If, however, you want to use a web browser to access the camera, be cautious - you might have issues. DLink technical support was able to access the camera and control it (tilt, pan, focus, etc.) from the web, but they were not able to get an image. They decided is was not a port issue, suggested it was a hardware issue with the camera and they recommended I return the camera and get a replacement. The replacement had the same issue. I don't know what is wrong, but I think it is probably something to do with the required ActiveX Component, the browser and the more complicated 2way communication involved with this camera. I was surprised at problems with this model. I remain satisfied with my DCS5300.
The device i bought is not working at all. The power is on and the buttons work fine, but it doesn't communicate with each other. I'm returning it.
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!
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 emailed Amazon but they want me to send this back - it's not the same thing in picture. It has a plastic clip piece around the end that prevents the stick piece from going in to charge. I have the 2nd generation shuffle. This just simply doesn't fit. I am frustrated beyond belief because it was their mistake and they say- my only option is to return it and then reorder - the same item??? I want the item in the picture - the one I ordered - the one that works with the second generation Ipod.
Well, it arrived today and I was so excited. According to the instructions, after inserting the battery, I was supposed to see a short demo by pressing any button on the remote...that didn't work and I knew I was in trouble. I tried it on three different computers and was on the phone with Logitech for over 3 hours and nothing they suggested worked. Continued to receive an "invalid GUID" error, and Region 14 wouldn't update. They are supposed to be sending me a new one as this one has an apparent software problem. That will probably take several weeks at best, but guess I have little choice. Very disappointed! Hopefully when I get the new one, I won't have these problems. To make matters worse, my Harmony 880 is awaiting a response from the warranty folks, so I'm not having much luck with the Harmony remotes. When they work, they're great...we they don't, they make good paper weights.
...due to the light bass. I am not a bass head, so I wasn't too concerned about the reviews from others about the lack of bass. But this set of earphones was good for only one thing for me when I tried it out: sound isolation. When I have them on, I can hardly hear anything around me. Personally, though, I'd rather have just some more bass for that "kick" in my music (I listen to video game and anime music most of the time, and then some techno such as songs by TaQ, and then a little from every other category) and the extra "crispness" of higher pitched sound was not something I like either.So, I switched to a UE Super-fi 3. So far it has more bass than the ER6i (I think). I don't think the Super-fi 3 has as much bass as the Shure e2c-g's though.
I wish I could give it 0... I think I need to send it back. The light is continually blue. I've not rung the helpdesk yet as I wanted to calm down first. It came in a tatty box, has a cheap connection cable (sure I can buy a cheap one... but so can the manufacturer). Documentation is basic at most and online help is non-existent. I'm going to wait another week and then get my money back. $60 for a $5 bundled set of electronics....
I purchased this product three months ago (April 2012) and it has stopped working. I am now spending another $25 to purchase another one from a different supplier. What a waste of money. I expected this product to last quite a bit longer than it did. I have two Dell laptops that I can use with this charger, and the problem occurs with both. When booting up either one it indicates it cannot recognize the adapter and proceeds to state it is plugged in but not charging. On rare occasions I am able to get it to charge, which indicates the adapter is working intermittently. Unfortunately, it does not work 90% of the time. This is a cheap piece of crap and I recommend that people look elsewhere for an AC adapter.
2 Stars because the seller could have provided more information; such as the "For Use With:" list on the package, the voltage and current specs, and the diameter of the connector.These are the items in the "For Use With:" list, on the item's package:RoadyXTXpressMyFiTAO XM2goAirWareinnoHelixNeXus(See, I'm kind, I'll tell you what it works with, even though the seller won't.)I bought this hoping that it would power a "Sirius Receiver Car Dock;" Model:SDSV6V1 "Stratus 6 & Vehicle Kit."It can't work for that, because this product's conector is too small for my receiver. Other than the list above from the package, I don't know what other Sirius or XM items this might fit or work with.The Output Specs are: 5V(+/-0.2V) @ 2.0A.FYI:The diameter of the connector for this Belkin Power Supply is: .116" or 3mmThe case of the transformer has a huge (((XM))) logo molded into it.The Model No on the transformer is: SMPS5V2A-XMThe closest thing to a Model No on the package is: F5X006 (Other sites say that this is the model number.)The UPC is: (7 22868 57695 3)So; I bought the wrong item. I'll try again to find a 5VDC power supply with a .188" or 4.7mm connector. That's probably considered to be a 5mm connector.Other than what I wrote above, I have only positive impressions and comments to relate about this device.It looks nice, professional, well made... It came in very professional Belkin retail packaging: "Belkin Home Power Adapter for XM." So by every appearance, it seems great. But I can't use it "on my stuff."This "Class II" transformer power supply may work just fine, I don't know, I can't try it in any device that I own.
We bought this as a back up for our primary digital camera (Sony FD95 - a GREAT camera). Came to discover that this one will not accept a Sony floppy disc adapter and memory stick! Takes only a floppy disk, which has very limited storage when you shoot high resolution (which we do.)Very disappointed, which we had been more careful about checking this out, just because its a Sony doesn't mean it accepts a memory stick. Buyer BEWARE!
I like everything else about this mouse, but my scroll wheel works erratically. Anyone have any ideas about how to fix it? It's too late for me to return.
Okay if it wasn't for the strong toxic smell that this tripod emits I probably would have given it 4 stars. I have had this tripod for over a month now and the smell is still just as strong as when I first recieved it. I can't even keep this in my house, if Im within 5 feet of it I can smell it very strongly and it gives me a horrible headache. I have tried to wash it to see if that toxic smell will go away and it didn't help at all! Buy this mini tripod if you dont mind toxic smelling things that cause headaches. Im really shocked that this item got so many great reviews, what the heck are those people sniffing? Must be all the toxins clouding their brain. Glad I removed this tripod OUT of my house!!
This GPS handheld is slow to aquire signal and fix position. 2 minutes was my best time ever, in open field with clear view. Ususally it takes about 4 minutes.The altimeter is inacurate, for example according to explorist my house is sometimes 58, and sometimes 121 meters above sea level and anywhere in between.Map screen is very slow to change, so you often have to stop and wait for the map to catch up with you... It improves when you move fast, such as on the bicycle or in the car (please pull over before using in the car - the screen is tiny and hard to see).Color screen is nice and crisp, but is very small. My cell phone has a biger screen, literally!Changing screens is very slow, you press the NAV button and wait, wait, wait...Unit freezes when you choose certain functions, for example area calculation or track projection. Must turn off and on again.Distance traveled displays in 100 meter increments. My previous GPS handheld showed 10 meters.Significant signal loss in the woods or parks (poor antenna?) and thus great inaccuracy.Battery life is terrible. I could never get more than about 6 hours. How they can get away with advertising 17 hours?!?! Going on an all day hike? Camping? Forget it if you don't have a portable charger, or spare batteries. Contrary to advert on the retail box, the rechargeable battery will NOT "keep you on course all day."Not directly compatible with Mapsend software. To use topo maps you must use 2 software packages: mapsend + something that converts mapsend to format readable by explorist (comes with the unit).So called Detailed mapsend topo maps (available separately) are incredibly obsolete and inaccurate and you cannot edit them yourself.No neck strap included with this handheld.Geocache files downloaded from the net come only with coordinates, no tips, etc. So you may as well type them in yourself as i find it to be faster than launching the software and farting around trying to upload.very poor manual, if you're new to GPS, you will have to seek info on Usenet and elsewhere on the web to understand datums, etc.
Without special adapters it only works for close circuit television it does not work for cable tv installations without special adapters
When I ordered a camera through Amazon, this camera case and a memory card popped up as free with purchase if I added them to my shopping cart. They charged me for both items and now I can't find a place on the website to deal with this type of billing problem instead of a return type issue. Not even any customer service???
I have the HD 202s which I have enjoyed but found the ear pieces to be slightly too narrow so when I needed a new pair to keep at home (202s are work headphones) I picked up a pair of 201s.I work in pro audio so I felt the need to compare the 201s to the 202s.202 wins by a mile.The HD 201s are comfortable and sound clean enough but they have no bottom end. The HD202 have a much fuller sound with clear highs and rich deep notes. The 201s sound flat. I am going to send them back and order 202s. For about the same price you really get a much bette pair of headphones.
Bought 2 of these items for holiday presents. I thought I would load pics on them before giving them. Good thing i did. Both items were defective. One would not boot up, and the other had a picture so dark, it was barely visible. Both items were returned for refund......still waiting.
This is a VGA to RGB, the RCA component in it's listing is misleading. I thought it was a VGA to component video. It is not. I do not know if it works as VGA to RGB, I did not test it. It does not work as a cable to take VGA out of a computer to the component input of a television. I thought it would since the title has component in it. Again, I thought that was misleading. However, the price was great and the delivery was super fast.
I recieved my Gmini 402 as a gift a year ago. After only a few months it had already broken (the headphone jack broke). Though I sent it in and had it repaired, when it came back it could now only hold 18.3 gb rather than 20gb! I called customer service (finding the number was an almost impossible feat) and the person on the line dismissed me saying that I didn't know anything and that nothing was wrong.I find it a difficult gadget to use and it takes a long time to find what you're looking for. The more you have in it, the longer it takes to find the song/album you're looking for. The video screen is just to small to be practical and it only plays files that are supported by Windows Media Player so forget about any RealMedia or Quicktime files you may have.I would not recomend Archos as a company to buy anything from. And I certainly would not recomend this product to anyone. Period.
At first I was thrilled. Then I found that color matching was difficult-to-impossible, so the pics look washed out. I tried to download the latest driver from Epson's site, only to discover that it was mistakenly a scanner driver after I wrestled with the fact that the self-extracting archive wouldn't extract. After I contacted Epson no less than six times, a tech confirmed that she couldn't extract it either, and escalated me to a level one tech who said that that file extension needed to be changed to ".app", which did work. Why does Epson not change it if they know it is a problem? This last time it turned out to be the latest printer driver. The nail in the coffin for this printer is that, for no reason that Epson can explain, it started to crop all of the pics evenly on each side. Nothing I did would prevent it. Epson suggested using Photoshop to increase the size of the pic a small percentage, which is not exactly a pleasant thing to do with the hundreds of pics I print. At bottom, I think the problem is that Mac functionality and support is an afterthought for Epson.Update: It got worse over time. The printer began to crop the picture by about 1/16 to 1/4 inch on each side, depending on the application printed from. I gave up on it.
The Nikon D70(s) has a serious flaw of light metering for under-exposure. The Nikon customer support may tell you under-exposure is better than over-exposure because under-exposure keeps details of the picture. It is true. But under-exposure also introduces noise and usually cannot reach the expected color saturation. How serious is the Nikon D70(s) under-exposure problem? I talked to my friends who have Nikon D70(s). The under-exposure of Nikon D70(s) is from -1/3 to -1. In my case, my Nikon D70(s) is -2/3. Can Nikon fix it? I sent my Nikon D70(s) for repair. It came back with the same problem. To the worst, the under-exposure is not linear. For example, I need to set +2/3 to get 0. But I need to set -1 1/3 to get -2/3. (You can test it by yourself by shooting Kodak 18% gray card).Other functions of Nikon D70(s) are good.
This was my first wireless networking experience, using this router and a Linksys USB Wireless Adapter. At first, it worked great out of the box and I was even amazed at how simple it was to install, but then the next day the router kept dropping the connection to one of my PCs. Had to uninstall/reinstall everything and it still wouldn't work. Then all of a sudden it work work again, then stop a few hours later. It got to the point where I had had enough with the same inconsistency and unreliability that you'll read in some of these other reviews.At this point, I just don't think that any other company (Netgear or D-link, etc...) would be any more reliable. I don't think that WiFi is reliable, period. The product reviews by CNET, PCWORLD, PCMAG are never accurate for networking products because they are not tested over the long term (ie, 1-6-months, year) when they usually break or stop functioning. No one should have to buy new networking routers/adapters every 3-6 months or even a year, not at this price. Hardware like this should last at least 3-5 years, but it just isn't the case with so many of these WiFi networking products. Seems like people go through these things like they go through toner cartridges. This should not be!
The cones you have to use fell apart after 2 tries, ended up in my popcorntied lowering time and temp. Plastic melted where cone contacted. Tried dry and with oil, oil was a disaster. I do not recommend.
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.
Even thouth it says it is a receiver. It is not. You cannot hook up your cable TV to it and use the speakers. You can only use the speakers if you play a DVD or listen to the tuner. It is not a true theater in a box as it says. I will be sending it back.
Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6I'm very dissatisfied - I have never received the items and there doesn't seem to be any customer service available to help me. I've been billed no problem.. They tried to track it and no one knows where it is.. So I'm not to happy and I cannot rate or give a review on a item I never received.HELP!!!
I purchased this digital frame as a gift for my mother. The first one I ordered did not worked at all, so I return it and they send me another one, the same thing, it wont even start. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Absolutely terrible product. First off, there is no cushion or protection on the inside of the case, so the stitching actually scrathes the finish on the front. Thankfully I had a screen protector on at the time, so no damage happened to the screen, which most assuredly would have, just to the buttons area.Secondly, the space cut out at the bottom of the product is there to allow you to attach the sync adapter, which you need to do in order to charge or to sync with your computer, doesn't align properly, so you have to remove the unit from the case.Third, but not least, the clear viewing area looks terrible. It came with creases, and the material itself makes viewing terrible.All in all, a terrible product. Do not waste your money
I bought 2. The first one printed nearly invisible. Basically, almost a shadow. Not usable whatsoever. Seller was nice and honest and refunded. Re-ordered and got a second one. Print was dark in some places, light in others. When I got the printer out of storage an eight year old cartridge worked better.
I bought this tv from a box store 2 years ago and have had nothing but problems! Within the first month the tube started going out. It was replaced twice and the entire system has been replaced once by Samsung. Also the remote went out and needed to be replaced. All in all the last samsung product i will purchase.
As many people already pointed out - this card is a marketing fraud. It is not X-Fi per se.Other issues:1. Creative site is painfully slow to download anything. All their software bundles in packages 30-60Mb and they provide the download speed around 100k/sec (I have 25Mbit/sec connection).2. Creative drivers/software is written by a student. Horrible user interfaces, look and feel come from 90s. Some inexplicable error messages.3. If you plan to use Microphone with this card - BE PREPARED FOR BATTLE. If you plug your Mic into the card - it will be recognized as "Line In", not "Mic". Therefore - it is not going to work. You will need to download some special(!) version of Creative Console to switch "Line In" to "Mic".Enjoy the product.
This camera would be an excellent camera for beginners, if it weren't for one thing: Batteries.In July, while on vacations, I bought this camera for my daughter. It looked wonderful, but the problems started soon. After a very short time, the camera gave the message that battery power was low, and then it turned off. The first time, I changed the batteries. A few pictures more, and the same thing happened again. This time, I put the batteries in another digital camera of another brand that I own, which shows how much power is left. I then used my other camera for a long time with these batteries, so I came to the conclusion that something was wrong with the camera.Back in the country I live in, I contacted HP online via their e-mail service. The support was excellent and they did try to help me solve the problem. But bad luck for me: Nothing worked. The firmware they created for fixing this problem, was already installed on my camera, and after downloading it again, the camera still has the same problem. HP then told me that my camera needs service. The only problem is, that even if the camera still is in its warranty period, I can't use it, because I bought it in another country very far away.I also owned another HP camera a long time ago, and it also had problems, but this time after the warranty expired. I'm very little likely to buy HP cameras again!To HP and all other companies, I'd recommend them to give worldwide warranty on their products. People travel a lot nowadays, and frequently buy products in another country.
I (unfortunately) just got one of these. I spent two days trying to get the wireless and dial-up internet connections to work - to no avail. I also spent two hours on hold to their technical support, and waited a full day to have email returned. It automatically shut down at least twelve times in two days. Terribly slow compared to a Dell. I finally shipped it back. So, if you want a reliable wireless connection, or just a reliable computer, keep shopping for something else.
Does not work. If you need your screen fixed Apple will do it for you if you call in enough times. Someone will fix it for you for free.
The sound from this system is very good. It is easy to use and has multiple inputs. Set up is typical of these units.However, the annoyances and idiosyncrasies overcome the excellent sound quality.First, this unit uses the same basic tuner/DVD play as the THC40, THC50 and THC60. These comments would apply to all these models.The DVD often looses it's place, even with the "Resume" feature turned on. It does this whenever you turn the unit off or switch to a different input, say your cable-TV or VCR. This is very annoying, especially when I have to repeatedly sit through the endless copyright notices.The on-screen prompts never display which DVD is playing. Minor but yet another example of a poorly thought out design.The "Universal Remote" isn't. It will only operate *some* JVC components. For example, it will not operate a two-year JVC TV!Headphone usage: You cannot connect headphones without cutting off the speakers. I have tried and there is just no other way than to use the headphone jack in front. Unplug the headphones and it takes 5-6 seconds to switch the speakers back on. Sometimes when listening to music, I want put on the wireless headphones while working around the house, but I do not want to wear them all the time. Maybe I just want to run into the kitchen and do not want to miss any dialog.Even with this limitation, there is a killer problem. Headphones will only work for a few minutes before. Then, without warning you get ear-splitting hiss. Unplugging and plugging in the headphones corrects this but what is the point? At first I thought my headphones had died so I bought another pair. It was not the headphones. Headphones are useless with this unit.So, if you always watch a DVD from start to finish, never use headphones, and own nothing but recently manufactured JVC products, I think you will be happy. If you do not, I think you will like the sound, but will be often annoyed.
I have nothing new to add to the reviews mentioned above. To restate some, though: the printer eats through ink and requires to be cleaned five or more times prior to each print and still does not provide more than an adequate print; the loss of one color makes the entire machine inoperative for any function -- great for Brother ink sales, horrible for use.
Although the refurbished models may save some money, we were not successful in getting good quality. After 30 days the screen went completely blank and a small hairline crack was found.
Takes too long to load the DVD. If there is even a small blemish on the DVD, it has trouble playing it. The remote is very limited.
I received this television as a gift and after only viewing 3 dvds, the player skipped and stalled out, quitting to operate. Very dissatisfied that it happened and that Panasonic only backs up it's products for 3 mos (parts for 1 year, labor not). It seems that they are producing disposable televisions. Poor experience and not the first with Panasonic. I would not recommend doing business with Panasonic. As long as people continue to put up with poor quality, it will be in the market.
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?
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.)
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.
I never received this item. I took advantage of the free deal with purchase of a Canon Powershot Camera, but did not see the "add to shopping cart" in my haste to purchase the camera. That's is my fault. When I received the camera a few days later and noticed the memory card was not in the package, I immediately went online to see my mistake. I then went online and ordered the memory card. When the "received by" date had passed, I again went online to track the card. A scan by Fed Ex was shown in West Virginia the day after purchase. I contacted Amazon immediately and they refunded my account the very next day and told me that they didn't have the card in stock, while the site itself showed the card available. Very frustrating! There I was on Christmas morning, unable to use my new camera because I didn't have the memory card.
Beware of this product! It really deserves negative stars. The unit I received was wired incorrectly. When turned on it formed a short circuit across the USB power. If your computer does not detect this condition and protect itself this could damage your computer's USB port.I think I am lucky. My laptop detected the excess power drain and protected itself. Amazon is handling the refund and return shipping. My main loss seems to be the time and hassle.The Amazon listing shows this as a product by DekCell and sold by "Super Deal". The box showed the product number DX-704. The package was shipped from DreamBargains.net, Inc. in Arizona. I include this information because sometimes Amazon reuses reviews when the product or supplier changes.If you have one of these, check the switch wiring. If only two terminals of the switch have wires connected then your unit has this problem. On mine, all the red wires from the fans were connected with one of the USB wires on one switch terminal and all the black wires from the fans were connected with the other USB wire on the other switch terminal. The fans run when the switch is in the off position. The USB supplied power is short-circuited when the unit is in the on position.
I got this directly from hp when I bought my new laptop. I like the receiver storage on the bottom of the mouse. the convenient compact size and the included pouch made it easy to pack up for being on the go.thank god I didn't pay full price. it cuts out from time to time for a few seconds and won't work at all. like someone else wrote in their review, the receiver is kind of flimsy. I was afraid I might catch it on something and snap it off. sometimes it doesn't do anything when I click sometimes it double clicks when I only click once. it also crosses signals with my wife's logitech mouse and sends my cursor all over the place. just ordered a logitech myself and can't wait to throw this thing in the trash.
I bought this unit based on its looks and confidence in the RCA brand, but have come to think of it as among the biggest purchase disappointments of my life. In the first place, the sound quality is poor, with the sound seeming to struggle against some kind of underlying hum. And the radio station reception is crummy. But then, the CD playeer stopped working after maybe eight weeks -- it simply refuses to recognize you've put a disc into it. I still have the thing on my night stand, because the alarm clock function works fine, but I could have had an electric alarm clock for one-seventh the price. I would have bought another clock radio/CD by now, but I'm worried some other once-trustworthy brand is also putting its name on cheap junk.
Just tried hooking this up to my 2 12's and it did not even work. Everything is hooked up correctly because my other Amp(Alpine) works perfectly. The thing is complete JUNK. Do not buy this product.
I have them like 3 weeks for my laptop and the Left earbud start to fail, and the cable looks in good condition and It really doesn't have a rude use. I use it always on my desk. I don't recomend it!
No sense in repeating everything that has already been stated what is wrong with this POS. Just do a Google search for Presario 700 notebook. IT'S A TOTAL LEMON! WHEN DO WE SUE ...? Overheats Constantly - it's a design problem. Slower than a 386! JUNK! AVOID! I WASTED (money) HARD EARNED DOLLARS DOWN THE DRAIN!TOTALLY USELESS! DAMN IT!
I just returned this item. I began to notice it skipping. It seems to skip after the first couple of tracks. At first I thought it was one particular CD but it happens on all sorts of discs. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it.I'm getting the Yamaha 5-disc unit instead. I had a Yamaha and was always impressed with the sound. You get CD's because of the nice sound so why settle for less. The sound quality of the JVC wasn't up to the Yamaha's (it sounded a bit muddy) but for $100 less I was willing to live with it. Now I'm going back for both quality and sound.
I made the mistake of buying two of these. One for my wife and one for my son at the same time. Sure, they are cheap, but they should at least work like a camera. They take double A batteries. You are literally lucky to get 10 pictures out of a set of new batteries. Sometimes you get 3 or 4. You literally have to carry a pocketful of batteries to use this camera. Sure, the pictures are great, you just can't take any. There is nothing more frustrating. I have an old Cannon Elph that will take literally hundreds of pictures on one charge. These guys are begging for a class action lawsuit.
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.
It doesn't get the job done, if you're looking for usable digital photo editing, etc.
I bought these about a week ago and am planning to light them on fire [not worth returning--fire is fun].1. Sound quality is just terrible. I put in some NIN and the bass guitar was near absent, and absoultely overpowered treble.2. They won't stay in my ears at all.3. The cord is made of some sort of different material. It looks/feels cheap and I dont think it will last.I'm lighting this on fire and buying a different pair of earbuds.
Bubble pad, under the keys, wears out, causing keys to stick or fail. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't.
The filter is good working. But the packaging is so big! The shipper claim for 1.36 kg ( volumetric weight)Its not necessary to put in big box.
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.
This camera is a poor excuse for a camcorder; the picture quality (and I hate to use that term here) is pretty terrible; whatever stabilization this has seems non-existent. Don't bother using this without a media card or you'll only have room for about 20 seconds of video or 5 poor resolution pictures. To even compare this camera to camcorders from legacy manufacturers would be an insult to those fine brands. One additional note- if you are an Apple MAC user, don't even bother. Repeated attempts to install drivers or upload pictures only resulted in failure, frustration and hostility. Spend more money and get a real camera.
the product never worked and the sender refused to refund my money
I am getting ready to send this back to Amazon or Fellowes. I have not even had it a month and I have a number of problems. At first it was great. But 2 weeks later it suddenly stopped moving right or moving down on the screen. Bad thing is there is no rhyme or reason, so it happenes at any time. The worst thing I have experienced is it will lock the page in a kind of automatic scroll down position. I cannot do anything on the page unless I use my touchpad or keypoard. Then the Fellowes magically unlocks and I can use it again. I'm bummed because there seem to be few of these on the market...maybe there is a reason. I hope the 2nd one works!!
Great looking on desk, Performance good, but not great.Performs task w/ short distances, doesn't like much interference.
I have tried two different samples of this AC adapter which has an attractive price particularly with the settable outputs. Both samples failed to work as advertised. I tried using them with a Chamberlain intercom system that can be either battery operated or with an AC adapter with 12V input. These chargers made the intercom malfunction totally. Fortunately, when I disconnected the AC adapter, the intercom works fine on batteries and I will continue to use only batteries on the intercom. I did put a voltmeter on the output of each of these units and it came as no surprise to find that the output was not as rated but much higher. When set at 12V it was giving 22.8 V at the plug. When set at 6V the output was 11. Both samples behaved similarly and would not work with the intercom. This is junk and I will try to get Amazon to give me a refund on both units.
This is one of the worst printers I have ever had the misfortune to buy.1) The installer executables are HUGE and the installation process takes FOREVER.2) Typical shoddy HP software runs as if it's spyware. Multiple processes run as daemons and often consume huge amounts of CPU, and they also often will not shut down properly.3) I bought it for its networking capability, BUT ... If your router is power-cycled then the printer must also be power-cycled, and quite often, pressing the power button does nothing, and I have to unplug it from the wall.4) Many of the advanced networking features just plain don't work (probably because of the shoddy HP software on the workstation end).5) It has a sheet feeder but often fails to correctly feed sheets.I could go on, but you get the point. Choose a better printer.
I've been using Memorex CDRs for a while but my latest spindle of 100 has given me (more) grey hairs. I've gone through 30 in the spindle and may have gotten 5 good CDs out of the bunch. My first indication of a problem was when I inserted the very 1st CDR from the spindle into my PC and got the error message "This is an unformatted disc. Please format the disc before attempting to burn." It was all downhill from there. The burned CDs skip, stop, re-start and/or freeze in my CD players. Also, multiple listens to the same CD results in skips in different spots - sometimes track 1 is fine, sometimes it isn't. Sometimes you'll get all the way to track 4 before everything stops. This means you've got to listen to every CD in its' entirety to determine if it's defective or not. I've performed every test imaginable: 2 different burner programs, 4 different CD players & ultimately, CDRs from 2 different manufacturers and it's the CDs themselves. Sorry, Memorex, I can't recommend your product.
Cheap and not worth the cost spent it picks up too much interference and unable to refine tuning. Save your money.
Took the UK plug in my carry-on bag, same interior pocket as cell phone. The cell phone survived without a scratch, but one of the prongs snapped off the plug somewhere between Dulles and London. Product is terrible. I will be seeking a refund.
Upon first use the product literally fell into a million pieces. The case opened up, the metal tip broke, and everything else snapped. I wasn't applying unnecessary force or anything, it literally just fell apart. I'm sure it would've worked well if it didn't beak into a hundred pieces.
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.
Let me first off tell you to NEVER buy a samsung product. Unreliable and horrible customer service. I had the model berfore this one (HL-N) and it broke after 5 months of owning it. Samsung does not come out and service your TV. They send a company they hier near you to fix it. They dont support them either in what they do if they messed up anything they have to be responsible which is ok but samsung with not intervien while they will tell you to call them. After 3 months of none stop calling being very calm in all my conversations they only came out 2 times in 3 months. They actually told me they were horrible at calling people back. So after all these discouraging events that happened i finnally had it. I called samsung and was very upset and sent me a new TV. The HL-S to replace it. I was very happy. I got the TV in 2 weeks from when i called them. Needless to say i got a PS3 the same day is arrived so you can say i was very eager to hook everything up and play some HD games and sit with a smile. Let me tell you there was NO smile on my face. Straight out of the box this TV was a MESS. The picture quality was horrible. Everything was trailing and PIXLES WERE HORRIBLY NOTICED. I called samsung and they basically told me some of what was happening was normal (LIE) and that a DLP does not show pixles. Well i was sitting in front of my TV when i was talking to her and there were pixles everywhere. I will never tell anyone to buy or deal with samsung ever again. I am so dissapointed not only in the TV but in the way they handled everything. Still waiting on them to fix my new one now so i hope it come out alright.
It's difficult to review a product that has not yet arrived!!
I bought this Tiffen 77mm UV Filter for my Canon 100-400mm IS lens. Since I got the lens I have not been getting the quality of shots I expected. Long story short, the problem was this filter. I took it off and instantly had the lens of my dreams. If you care about image quality you may want to reconsider.
I had purchase these several times. The last two cakeboxes I got only burned 5 discs correctly. I got error codes or they would not burn at all. Maybe a bad batch since the previous ones I purchased did a better job, failing only a couple of times.
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.
My father and I got D-Link wireless routers and the DVC1100 so that he could see his grand-daughter grow up (we live far away). Since we got these things, they have been nothing but trouble. My father has sent his back 2 times. I have had to call tech supprt every time I have tried to use the phone (except once...that was nice). I am by no means a computer genius, but definitely know a great deal about computers in general, wireless interent, etc.I would not recommend this product to anyone!!! Definitely BEWARE!!!
My old 256 meg thumb drive works in the USB port on my keyboard, but this Memorex TravelDrive has too high a power requirement and won't work on my iMac keyboard USB port. So the only way I can use it is to unplug stuff from the back of the computer or a powered USB port. There is no excuse for making a thumb drive that sucks that much power. I don't know if it is the fault of the LED light, but whatever the cause for it being a power hog, it severely limits the usefulness of this product. I recommend you pass on this one and shop for a thumb drive that will let you connect it to any USB connector. I'm back to using my old one. Really poor engineering decisions on this one.
I bought these as they appeared to be good for exercising and I've had good experiences with sony products in the past. First off you have to keep the volume control on the cord low and use your players volume control - at higher volumes on the integrated control the sound gets distorted especially at the high end. OK, I can live with that. The real letdown was the fact that these "in-the-ear" headphones didn't stay in the ear so well. Every 1/5 mile on the treadmill I found myself pushing them back in as they quickly worked their way out till they were resting over my ears. I'll use them for the time being but will stay on the lookout for a better pair.
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..
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 would highly recommend not buying this. It's very cheaply made and comes apart even with one slight tug. I had this all of 5 days before it broke on me. Look elsewhere a little higher up in price range if you want a lasting adapter.
Bought this at Best Buy - only one we could find despite looking at several stores. Besides being expensive it didn't work. Like other reviewers I had trouble even getting this loaded, eventually went into my camcorder but would not work at all. I kept getting error saying to reinsert cassette. Getting it out was terrible as I had to pry up the the cassette area to get it out. This will be returned to Best Buy in the morning and I will attempt to find a new one. Really hoping this didn't ruin our camcorder. I would give this zero stars if possible.
I should have known better after have the Bose H/T set up I put on e bay after one day . I bought this set up used on e bay however the $1400 retail price for a clock radio with a cd changer is a joke but that's Bose marketing for you . I was able to recoup most of my $$$ on e bay but never again ( this time i mean it !!!!) fyi , they also charge $100 for an ipod cradle that you can get for $10 or just use a $2 3.5 mm cable to the aux port . The sales people are trained to tell you the cable is not capatable ??? Just google a do some research on these products before giving them your c/c . you will find much better used equipment at a quarter of the price .
Bose is well known for their super expensive stuff. These computer speakers are well built, and look great. But, like other Bose speakers, the bass is mediocre, the treble is blasting, and the midrange is non-existant. I can barily hear the vocals in music!!! They sounded so awful, that I thought the problem was with the I-Tunes software. But, weeks later, I have tried several audio players, and now know that it is the speakers that are the problem. But, I threw away the box, and I can't return them.
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.
Low quality, cheap and flimsy. Some of the cases did not survive the first opening without cracking. I would not recommend these case except for the cheapest giveaway DVDs. Not a bargain, even at HALF the price.
Bought this to work with just one component - a cable box in the closet behind the TV mounted on the wall - and, initially it worked fine. After a few weeks, the remote started having issues changing channels, etc. I have spent several hours trying different battery changes, moving the 'eye' and nothing seems to make it work better. Originally very happy, now, very disappointed.
I am a computer consultant and have been asked by three different customers to install this device.IT ALWAYS FAILS!I normally recommend HP equipment due to their high quality and USUALLY good support.I now recommend ANYONE who wants one of these to look somewhere else.
I just bought a Hawking HSB2 to boost a Linksys WRT54GLv1.1 signal. The HSB2 has not changed the signal strength anywhere in the building, and the range coverage is the same as with the Linksys stock antennas. In fact, the signal is less stable at the edges of the range when using the HSB2 instead of the stock antennas.For this specific building, I'm stuck with the WRT54GLv1.1 located in an extreme rear corner. It runs current DD-WRT standard build firmware, uses WPA2-AES encryption, set to G-Wireless only, and operates very stable at 84mW transmit power. The signal strength and quality is excellent across the entire rear 1/3 to 1/2 of the building when using only the stock antennas on the router.We need to get the signal up to the front of the building, especially in the extreme front diagonal corner to the router. The noise is still very low there (-97 is worst case) but the signal strength is very weak. A connection is still possible but is barely sustainable (5.5Mpbs average).At present there is no possibility of providing cable or power anywhere else in the building, so the router cannot be relocated and a wired expander or repeater cannot be employed. A wireless repeater, which would cut the signal in half, might still be a useful option were it not for limitations in what could be a portable power source.We've tried parabolic reflectors on the stock Linksys antennas (didn't help), and the Hawking HSB2 at 500mW (with and without a parabolic reflector). We've also tried a couple of different directional antennas. While the dirctionals did boost the signal a bit, the difference was not material.It should be mentioned there are no other devices operating at 2.4GHz in the building (except the microwave, which is not operational much of the time). The cordless phone system operates at 5.8GHz. No bluetooth. The router is on channel 11 and the nearest detectable wifi networks are on channels 3 and 6 only, there is no detectable network operating on channel 11. The DD-WRT firmware allows turning off one of the two antennas so the HSB2 handles the entire signal. This has not made any difference over leaving one of the stock antennas on along with the HSB2 as the other.I have in use at several locations, the same WRT54GLv1.1 setup -- G-only, same DD-WRT build, WPA2-AES encryption, and 84mW power. They work very reliably with different brands of repeaters and range expanders in those locations.In a few years there will be an opportunity to finally run cable and power throughout this building. But until then we're still looking for reasonably-priced solutions to get the signal to front diagonal corner of the building if at all possible.This is the first time I've tried a high-gain antenna with a WRT54GLv1.1. I can't rate the HSB2's performance as I don't know where the fault really lies. The HSB2's signal and range did not increase in any direction beyond the stock antennas. But my unit also emits the high-pitched whine that has been mentioned by others, and that alone has earned it the 1-star rating from me. Even if it worked, the sound is intolerable. It's going back.
After about a week at the gym, these headphones broke. They did the thing where sound only comes out of one side. There was no sort of traumatic impact with them and I think they are just cheap.
when I first received this product, I liked everything about it--the big screen, the loud speaker, and all the features come with it. However, once I turned it on after not using it for a couple weeks, it took a LONG time to get the satellite reception, several hours!! I could have arrived at the destination and come back home with that much time. I ended up just looking up directions online. And this same problem occured every time after not using it for a while. Then I tried using it on a daily basis for a week, it worked fine. Signal was received quickly after turned on every time.So I guess if you use it on a very frequent basis,such as daily, you should be fine with it. But if you only use it when travelling to places you are not familiar with, I suggest you turn it on the night before and give it hours to receive the signal, so the next morning it won't take long to receive signal again.I think this is a big flaw for GPS unit, because most of us don't drive to places we don't know on an everyday base, and most of us who buy this product do not have built-in GPS in our cars. So the only time we carry it and use it is when we have to go to places we are not familiar with. And if it takes this thing several hours to be able to navigate us, it simply doesn't work!!
I got this one two weeks ago. I was using it to scan my slides.Software and Hardware are pretty easy to use and scanning quality is good too. I was happy to have it...BUT...I found there is a big Moisture Stamp under glasses last night !I will return it today.
I have a small, 2 bedroom bungalow with a router on one side and the PC on the other. All other devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc) have no issues with the range.This card, with it's 3 impressive antennae, surely will kick their butt, no? Needless to say, the highest signal I got was 3 bars, but only for fleeting moments in time. The average was one bar, and about 40% of the time I got zero bars. In case ppl are wondering, if the PC was moved into the same room as the router, yes, it worked fine.As mentioned by another poster on this product, he thought the problem with these PCI cards in general is that they are positioned at the back of the PC. I have to agree with him.I returned the card to my local Future Shop, and returned with a Linksys AE3000 USB N Adapter. I don't know I had to get something to pricey, but I was scared to have to make a 3rd trip to the store. Luckily, it's working like a champ.
Worked great at first. But after about six months, the thing had serious errors. I contacted Sandisk, who tried several "fixes" to get it running again, but it was frozen and totally unusable. Since the warranty wasn't up yet, they sent a replacement.A week after the warranty expired on the replacement Sansa, it did the same thing. I spent a week trying every fix I could find online. Nothing worked. It's gone. A little research (Google "Sansa" "refresh database" and "error" to see what I mean) showed that Sansa MP3 players have a terrible reputation for freezing up permanently, so beware! My brother received a Sansa for Christmas, and it died within 24 hours of him ripping off the wrapping paper.According to reviews, and asking sales reps which players get returned the most (the Sansas, they said), I recommend a Sony Walkman MP3 player instead. Some are compatible with Rhapsody, work with audiobooks, and have a terrific sound and beautiful display for a fraction of the price of a Sansa (just buy it at Walmart... it is $30-40 cheaper than Amazon.) UPDATE: Two years with my Walkman... and I'm still very happy with it. Zero problems.
The description doesn't address the compatabilty issue with your computer. In my case, I purchased two, and had to return them both, since neither was recognized by my computer. Although the seller took them back for full credit, it's still a hassle, and a disappointment that it didn't do what was hoped it would. The rating doesn't necessarly rate the product, since it couldn't be rated because it was not compatable, it's more towards the lack of documentation regarding compatability.
I was loving my E2Cs up until they started to show wear in very little time. I used them everyday for work and the gym. Unfortunately they could'nt withstand the abuse. In less than a year I had to send them in for warranty replacement. Due to the inherent design flaw of the cord wrapping around the ear, the plastic around the earbuds becomes ridgid and cracks, exposing the bare wire. If you do not use them everyday, they will last you but I'm sure that they will eventually succumb to the same demise as my E2Cs.The hardening/cracking of the cord that wraps around the ear is a known problem that has been addressed in the more expensive E5C ($400!), which also uses the wrap-around design. But since these are sub $100 earbuds, these were not designed to last.
I have just received this product, and I was very disappointed. The product is listed as a 12/3 corded GFCI. The problem is that the current rating was not listed in the online description. The current rating on this product is 15 Amps. Most individuals in the trades know that a 12/3 cord usually rerers to a 20 Amp rating or device.
I purchased this battery in January 2009 and now, in July 2010, it's totally shot. Bummer!The installation was surprisingly difficult. I consider myself to be quite good with computers - why, I used to assemble my own! - but the iPod is indeed a tight package. Once opened, the power ribbon and connector proved to be quite delicate. I was able to finish the install successfully but I can't recommend this unless you're an expert. Initially I was pleased that my iPod's battery life was back in the 6-8 hour range but within the past month, it really took a nosedive. As of today I was able to just barely eke out two hours of play, and that was strictly audio and not even video.So that said, if you're willing to replace the battery - or the iPod - in a short amount of time, this purchase is fine. But don't expect this to be a long term fix.
I read the reviews and it seemed that generally people thought these things would stay on. For me the darn things keep falling off! I could not make them stay on my head for more than 5 minutes. A complete waste of time and money.
Do yourself a favor. Spend the money and get apple products from an Apple store. You will be so much happier in the long run.
Lots of rave reviews about this by now obsolete item. I have it a couple of years, but still I can't escape the feeling that if you walk into a shop in Ireland and say, 'I'll take that one,' you'll end up with a model that's on the way out everywhere else.Nothing wrong with it as far as it goes: does the job it's asked to do. Just don't buy a new PC with a new OS.I've wasted too much time trying to find a replacement XP driver for this machine, which now effectively has become a piece of junk. Online support is available from Epson provided you get there before 5pm! So, I suppose this is a comment not so much on the product but on the brand, the support and future-proofing or lack thereof. I suppose I could keep my old PC just for Epson's convenience, but I rather think things should be the other way around.None of my other hardware peripherals have caused me grief in this way.
Connections are lost with this hub several times a day. After only 10 days, I trashed this unit for a Kensington brand. The difference is like night and day. All 7 of the USB connections are being used on the Kensington with 100% efficiency!!
The hard drive has taken to crashing, and needing to be formatted, about once a month and the technician at Panasonic had the audacity to tell me that any hard drive, just like the hard drive on a PC, needs to be reformatted whenever a sector goes bad. They've never heard of "chkdsk" or any similar programs and never implemented anything like it.If you need support, do not call Panasonic. They will tell you to reboot the device, and since that can't do any harm, if you are having any problems go ahead and turn it off and then on again. If that works, great. If it doesn't, they can't take troubleshooting any further anyway, so don't bother waiting on hold. You're on your own.Poor maintenance design (okay, maintenance never even entered their heads during the design stages) coupled with inept technical support (should be replaced with an automatic message that says "figure it out yourself") makes this a poor choice if reliability is an issue.
I recieved the product for a Christmas present. The OEM batteries lasted for only 7 exposures. Thinking that I might be doing something wrong I made every effort to conserve battery power and stretched the life to 8 exposures. The camera seems like it was designed by a committee that didn't communicate. The zoom control is awkward and inconvenient to use. There was no easy way that I could find to get the LCD screen to default to OFF (to save power). I returned the product to the retailer and was told that in the two weeks since Christmas, over 40 of the model had been returned by dissatisfied customers. In two days I used 48 batteries for 90 images.To Minolta's credit, the photo images were of excellent quality.
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.
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.
HDTV is the biggest innovation for television broadcasting since the introduction of color, but the choices for which type of TV set to buy can be intimidating: plasma, LCD, rear projection, front projection, or CRT tubes. The Samsung TXT3093 30" Widescreen SlimFit HDTV is the CRT / tube variety.CRT / tube TVs are established tech. Images are displayed using an electron gun in the rear of the cabinet that fires at the back of the screen, in sweeping motions, to excite particles that create a picture. The result is a smooth, crisp image with vibrant colors, and the deepest blacks possible on any TV set, but without the intense heat used in plasma TV sets (which makes them vulnerable to burn-in) or the jagged pixelation, somewhat muted color, and subtle flicker of LCD sets (which use back lighting to illuminate each pixel separately).Tube TV sets are bulky, heavy and usually have curved screens, but Samsung's SlimFit design cuts the cabinet depth by a 1/3 the traditional size, lightens the load, and flattens the screen. Ironically, maybe it's these improvements that result in the Achilles heal of this TV set - distorted images.The Samsung TXT3093 is incapable of displaying perfectly straight horizontal or vertical lines. If you don't want to stretch 4:3 content to fill the 16:9 screen, like any wide screen TV it uses black bars on the sides. The bars should be straight, but on this TV set, the edges of the picture are curvy. Since most TV channels are still broadcast in SD, these curvy side bars drove me crazy, unless I stretched the image to fit (but then everything and everyone looks fatter than normal).Horizontal lines fare no better. The bowing problem is particularly evident (and annoying) when playing video games or watching the news or sports. If the picture includes a straight bar across the screen, for example (like a heads up display, a news ticker, scores, etc), the bar bends in the middle and curves up (or down) at the top (or bottom) of the screen's edge. Not only does this distort the bulk of the image, the problem results in lost picture at the margins.The Samsung TXT3093's inability to display perfectly straight lines is made worse by the TV set's overscan of the image on the screen. The TV literally chops off 1-2 inches of the screen all around - no doubt in an effort to make the bowing lines (which get worse the nearer to the edge of the screen they get) less evident. When I compared the picture on this TV set to other HDTVs at the store, I was amazed at how much of the picture I wasn't seeing on the Samsung TXT3093.I returned this TV to my local retailer and bought aSamsung LNT3242H 32" LCD HDTVmodel instead. Now, when watching SD content on my widescreen LCD TV set, the side bars are perfectly straight. When watching football or news on my LCD TV, the score bar and tickers are perfectly straight all the way across the screen. When playing video games, every straight line is totally straight. I realize now just how much those curvy, bending lines and lost picture at the margins drove me crazy on the Samsung TXT3093.
Very disappointed in the quality of this product. The screen is extremely dim, and additionally it has other rand issues that will come up. I'd recommend a Ziga screen instead.
The clear plastic part that attaches to the camera broke on mine (as it did on other reviewers) the first time I used it. If your camera costs more than this toy, don't attach it and expect it to survive being dropped. If the manufacturer wanted to make a quality product they would have fixed this design long ago. They just want to get rich on impulse buys.Amazon now has a similar device made of *real metal* at the same price. If you want one, I'd suggest buying that device; it can be no worse than this.
used this product over and over and it didnt do what it says it will at all
I personally don't suggest Casio camera. My experience is very bad with this. It can simply work in good lighting for still photographs.Movies quality is really pathetic.There is no socket for AV out.There is no provision for datetime stamp on photograph.Not really worth.
My Toshiba Satellite lap top would not recognize this Iomega CD-RW. After several weeks of trouble shooting with the tech support they finally sent me a new USB cable; but my computer still was unable to recoginze this CD-RW. After all this time spent trouble shooting and waiting for a new cable, finally, someone at tech support admitted that this Iomega unit is not compatible with Toshiba Satellite units. [....]Buyer be ware,John
The battery that was delivered worked fine for three months, but after that time it would not hold a charge, and still doesn't. The laptop has to be connected to wall power in order to function, and, if the computer gets unplugged, it loses power immediately. I would not recommend this battery.
I was ordering a cable to connect my laptop to the desk top and thought this cable would do the job from the discription. When I received the cable it was just a extention cable to add between unit and computer. Well I E mailed the supplier and he indicated would not take the cable back but would supply the correct cable for much more than I had paid. Well I have a cable I can't use and bought the correct cable else ware.
When ordering this product, I took the advice of a review which said the CL-50 held more ink than the CL-40. Unfortunately, my printer required the CL-40 and they are not interchangeable. Now I'm stuck with ink I cannot use and it was a rather costly mistake.
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.
Bottom line, these things sound horrible compared to other brands of IEMs (in ear monitors). I was completely unimpressed with the base and mid-range frequencies of these phones. I currently own 2 pairs of Shure phones and absolutely love them. Stay away from the Etymotics.
These broke faster than any headphones I have ever used. I put them on, plugged into iphone, put in armband, pulled sleeve over armband and that was it. I have never had headphones break by pulling my short sleeve over it. I was not overly careful but was not rough. Did the same thing I always do. I was really looking forward to running this morning and that just ruined it.
Don't buy this DVD player.&#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;We bought this DVD player less than 6 months ago. It has been used less than 10 times and always stored safely in it's bag. While watching a movie, suddenly the color in the picture became very distorted. We e-mailed cyberhome and they said the DVD player only had a 90 day warranty. If we want it fixed, they said to mail it to them (at our cost) and it will cost us $100 to fix. We should get it back in around 6 weeks. No thank you
I have been buying HP products since 1995; I bought through these years 4 printers, one Laptop and one desktop HP. So I thought that HP was a serious brand about quality, it is not the same with the cameras:-The flash takes 30 second to be ready (that's a lot of time)-The camera just take pictures when it thinks that the picture is good, it does not matter what you see on the screen, the camera has the final decision about the picture (very different than other cameras in the market).-The pictures are grainy; you can't have a moon or a sunset picture without grain.-You have to wait almost 5 seconds since you hit the shoot button and when the picture is taken, you can't take a picture of an object in movement.But that is ok if you are looking for a cheap-bad camera, and the quality of your pictures is not an issue for you, like I was. But after one month and 14 days the screen went black with strange colours (of course the HP warranty cover this problem for just 3/4 of the price of the camera). I think the screen is not important anymore because anyway the camera take the final decision as HP.
Well I've owned this one for a few years now and my eardrums have never really enjoyed it. I even have a headphone amp and took the earpads off to try and modify how it sounds. It really is too muddy sounding for my tastes. I don't understand why some people have reviewed it as having to much treble. I cant hardly hear any high frequencies and it only sounds somewhat decent if I use an equalizer. I do have to say though it is the most comfortable headphones I have ever owned. It is a joy to be able to wear this for hours on end with out a break. Although it has been built with mostly plastic it doesn't creak like some very cheap headphones do. Too bad it just doesn't sound very good. The bass for me sounds ok but the mids and highs sound dead. Even all my cheap Sony headphones sound much better.For the sound I would give 0 stars but for the comfort of wearing them I'd give a 5. Because sound is more important for me I gave 2 stars overall. I'm not sure if you can even buy this model anymore.I have since moved on to Grado headphones and the sound from them is much much more pleasing.
i bought this item like two years agothen after one month...doesn't work anymore,.....it was a gift for my BF...cuz it looks cool...he likes to snowboarding...will never buy this anymore
After reading some posts, I decided to see for myself how this card performed. I purchased two and put them to the test. I also like to use CF as a quick mini backup system using a usb reader. For reasons I can't explain, the first card would cause my whole system to pretty much freeze up. To double check if it was something else, I reproduced the problem 3 more times. I didn't think that would be likely but when I popped in my trusty Lexar, no prob!! So on to the second card. Guess what, no freezes, but the folks in the &quot;it's a slow card&quot; camp are right! Maybe the company just has a problem with their quality control division or maybe a bad batch got out or who knows? I just know I don't feel like saving a couple dollars is worth the headaches. Mine were returned. Good luck, though.....
I've had nothing but problems with this DVD player. Samsung FINALLY released a firmware upgrade for POTC: III but it froze my player after I downloaded the update. The download turned my DVD player into a paperweight so I trashed it and will now buy Panasonic.
I am not trying to offend the seller or anything,but this printer SUCKS .............BADLY.I mean come on.Who gets a printer and the first thing it says when you turn it on is error.What!!Thats crazy.I know the price was cheap and all,BUT,now I see why.
This is a pretty dreadful product. I have had a number of HP printers and loved them all up to now. I have a 5 year old HP laser printer that is the best printer I have ever had. This is the worst. Copying is slower than grass growing. The cartridges run out after just a few pages and are expensive to replace. The printer jams easily and jams are hard to remove. After a jam is removed it often requires power off and on to get the printer working again. The multiple page document feeder is pretty good. That and fact it is quiet is about all I say good about the 6310.
I initially chose this router because of its low price. Sometimes, you get what you pay for, and that is exactly what happened to me. As a wired router, this works well enough. It connects four computers to the internet. Just don't do anything to intense with it, and you should be fine. I noticed that when I view video media, the connection totally freezes. But for basic internet and downloading, it works.I generally find, however, that no one buys a "wireless" router not to use wireless, and that is where the problem is. The receiver is so painfully finicky, it does not keep connections. The configuration of this router is about as easy as brain surgery. The linksys support team tries to be helpful, but I can't seem to make this router reliable. It drops reception all the time. Many times my laptop won't even detect a signal. The wireless performance of this router is abysmal.I sincerely hope that if you have this router, it is working flawlessly for you. I can't get it to work well for me not matter what I do. The difficulty that I am having with this equipment is so bad that I am going to replace it as soon as I can.
I purchased a lumix digital camera together with this Trascend 8GB SHDC class 6 flash memory card TS8GSDHC6E. My daughter (Marcela Jimenez) was in New Jersey, where the product was delivered, today, she came back, and she let me know that she only received the camera, and not the memory card. Can you deliver it to the address that I gave you, since my brother in law lives there.Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)Sold by: Amazon.com LLCAvailable Actions
unfortunately I fell for the great price. I couldn't even get one quality use out of this. The lock broke when I tried to input my personal code, trapping my computer in the lock! fortunately this device is poorly built and was nothing a pair of pliers couldn't handle. But, it's useless to try and return this because of the ridiculous return policy of not refunding shipping costs. The thing cost 3.99, but shipping was like 6 bucks. So, even if I try to return this for a refund, I'm still out 12 bucks in shipping!!!! NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE. Sorry folks, don't fall for it.
I bought this computer in July of 2003. After three months, I finally tried the DVD player and found that it didn't function. I then discovered that it is built-in, so the entire laptop has to be replaced. The service center was less then helpful in providing well-thought out solutions.I have sought advice through a newsgroup at my company and it turns out that others have had the same problem with older models with similar poor results in terms of solutions.Now I see the reviews accompanying mine and must point out how unhappy I am with this product and Sony's ability to properly rectify the problem.
I purchased this item with a linksys wireless access point. Got the access point working quickly, but simply could not get the linksys card to connect. The card was detecting the signal, but couldn't finish the job. I tried to find troubleshooting info in the supplied materials and on linksys's website, nothing.Then I did a newsgroup search and it appears alot of people have had this problem. This hardware revision of the linksys wireless card is incompatible with the linksys access point!After linksys tech support wasted my time with a run around support call I went out and purchased the Netgear card. Amazon currently sells it for about [price] more. And it's not just a matter of working [price]better, it just works! Popped it in and had it working in 5 minutes.The access point works great, and is probably easier to configure than other brands, but I will never buy another card from linksys.
Terrible product - I bought two of these, one each for me and a collegue of mine. We both experienced the same problem on our IBM Thinkpad laptops - They'd crash when I removed it. A royal waste of time.....
I've used this machine and got plenty of problems on loading disk and finalizing. I will never buy SONY DVD recorder.
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.
We bought this tv, it lasted 11 months. Remote stopped working. Little does one know that you need the EXACT model remote or the tv won't work not even getting up and working the controls on the tv itself. They don't know if they are even "making the remotes" anymore, they have a problem getting parts. We pushed this plasma tv out of the house, it has been 3 months now, we are told a different story each time we call as to why there are no remotes available. Finally, one tech told us that they try and order the remotes from a remote control distributor, the same one we tried, to get their OWN remotes! Well the remotes the distributor has won't work, yes, they are Polaroid remotes but NOT the exact one needed for this plasma tv.Avoid Polaroid, it is a conglomerate that bought the polaroid name to distribute nameless chinese made tvs. It is a nightmare and a heart attack of frustation not to mention loss of money.
The first one needed replacement because of missing parts, so I could not tell how was it. When I finally got the one that works, I found that the construction is rather wobbly.
Not a whole lot to say here. Does what it's supposed to do, and it does it well, however just like the previous model suffers from terrible durability problem. There is no point of manufacturing a "magnesium alloy body camera" which takes a whole lot of beating and pairing it with this fickle accessory. I am tempted to use the term "cheaply made", but it's not. It actually looks and feels like a Canon product. After only a couple of uses though it starts falling apart and you no longer have communication with your flash - it will either not fire at all or blast at full fire.Not suitable for a working professional.And to add insult to injury, Canon does not offer any warranty on this. The statement I got from their Canon Professional Services rep was "Canon does not offer any warranty on our accessories".Shame on you, Canon!
Very bad, very low grade Amps, worst i seen in awhile!!!but there bandpass subbox rocks...
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.
The case is poorly-made so, I returned it. I have another Canon camera and case and I liked that Canon case. I thought this one would be same quality, disappointed.
I use this display in my line of work. The quality is generally above average if not that great. The color is not as bright or vivid but the ability to receive and play HD programs does let one peek into the future of digital programmings and that itself is an enjoyable experience.The LT30HV has considerable weakness in the DVI mode, often the display will exhibit no picture or incorrect color scheme, 6 months to a year after opening the box. For the majority, this would not be an issue since only very few consumers use DVI mode to watch TV.However a larger concern is that there has been a number of TV that exhibits a water mark patch behind the display screen, the size can vary from 20% to 50% of the screen. This slight discoloration can take the fun out of having the LCD TV.For the price advertised here, it is definately not worth it.
It's noisy and the movement of stepping on it isn't very smooth. There isn't a stop when the foot rest is pressed towards the downwards position, so it hits the floor which is loud enough on the hardwood floors, it even startles me and I'm the one pressing it. I wouldn't recommend this product as it needs improvements. Not worth the money.
Uses and drains 6 size "C" Batteries in 38 minutes. I bought the rechargeables, drains those quicker. I bought an adapter. It plays for 20 seconds, stops and says ERROR. If I saved the box and sales slip, I would return it. JUNK - JUNK - JUNK. Sounds like speakers in soup cans.UPDATE: September 2009I have not bought a Memorex product since!!!!
This receiver runs very hot, regardless of where it is set up. There is a cooling fan attached to the back, but it has never kicked on and will supposedly do so only under heavy loads. I called Panasonic Customer Service and was told that the fan should come on and that I need to take it in for repairs. I would have been much better off buying something else. Soundwise it is very good and the built in tuner is a nice change from my old set up of having a separate tuner and amplifier. It is an affordable home theater component, but the heat issue is a real drawback.
I have owned 2 ViewSonic monitors in my lifetime. Both were good (for a few years anyway), but I would not consider getting another one. The one I have now (the GS790-2 19" slim-case) is now flickering. I am very displeased with ViewSonic's products so far, and will not be getting another ViewSonic as my replacement. Be wary of purchasing ViewSonic if you intend on keeping your monitor for more than 3 years or so.
Here are a few thoughts I had after wrestling with this junk for 90min:Maybe the "smartwizard" should be called the "dumbwizard." "Updating settings" takes an insane amount of time, much more so than similar products from dlink and linksys. When I first found that no manual was in the box, I thought to myself "Oh, I see netgear is trying to save money by not printing the manual." I later found out that the manual is not even on the CD - you have to connect to the internet to get to it. In the setup wizard, I was first prompted to set up an internet connection before using the router. Well, isn't the point of this to get an internet connection?Netgear put an obnoxious red label over the LAN ports telling me to "STOP" and use the installation CD. Now I have sticker residue all over the back. Using the CD probably made things even worse than if I would have manually set it up from the get go.There's no information in the box that tells me what the router's IP address is and the password. Reading the manual, it wants me to go to routerlogin.net to log in, a shameful cover up for 192.168.1.1 (which I found out is the IP addy.)Grrrr.... I'm trying to configure the router right now, and I have to wait for the "updating settings" even more! This is extremely slooowwww....The ultimate test of a router - if, fresh out of the box, I plug a DSL modem and another computer into it, do I get internet? This router FAILS the test.Now I see the setup wizard. I wonder if that helps? "Detecting connection type on internet port" just runs over and over and over, but now it says I have a static IP?? Grrr it says to powercycle the modem if that's the case so I'll do that...Happy happy happy I am connected to the internet but I'm still plugged directly into my DSL modem, now let's trying plugging everything into the router and go from there...What is this madness??? The internet light is still amber!! And what? Only one computer can access the router at a time!!Now I can't even access the router.Well, after an hour of fiddling around with configuration settings, this router is going back to the store. It definitely takes the cake for being the absolute dumbest router I have ever worked with; everything is automated and wizard infested. There is little hope for manually controlling this router; it has assumed from the outset that I, user, am dumb, illiterate, and know absolutely nothing about computers.
With NOTHING on the SB600, I can direct the flash up toward the ceiling and I can get rid of eye glass reflections. With this Bounce Diffuser on the SB600, if I aim the flash up toward the ceiling, I get reflections in eye glasses. The reason being, that when aimed straight up, there is light coming from the side of the diffuser which reflects off of the glass of the eyeglass wearer, without the diffuser, there is NO SIDE light and thus no eye glass reflection.
Like many reviewers, I really wanted to like this product. The price/performance looked just right. When I bought it late last year, there were enough reviews that I knew the navigation wheel and software would be less than ideal, but it sounded like a fair tradeoff.Boy was I wrong. Reading the reviews, it looks as though people really love this device for a month or two and then come to hate it. That's been my experience.If I'd been paying attention, I would have noticed the 3 month warranty. But I didn't because I'm used to electronic products having a 12 month warranty. Now I know better. I've had this thing just over a month and the headphone jack has already come loose. A $300 device and they skimped on the headphone jack? So now I've got to call their customer &quot;service&quot; (of course, no 800 number) to send the thing back.From the other reviews I've read, it sounds like that won't be the end of my troubles. I fully expect it to go bad again in the same or some other way in the next 6 months because, as other reviewers have pointed out, the construction is pretty flimsy.Now let's talk about the software. Like other reviewers, installation was hell. Subsequent behavior even worse. About 10% of the time it can't find the device when I attach it to my PC. After I had it a couple weeks, it got into a state where it could never find the device, no matter how often I rebooted my PC, reset the device, reloaded drivers, etc, etc. Creative's online support was no help at all. In fact, I'd have to rate it among the worst I've ever encountered.Finally, I uninstalled and reinstalled the software, the usual measure of last resort for this sort of thing. To my amazement, even that process was error-prone. It took several days of attempts before things finally &quot;worked&quot; again and I haven't a clue why. That doesn't leave me with a good feeling about its future stability.I did buy the Notmad software a week ago and found that a vast improvement. But that's a moot point now. My gut tells me the Nomad will in the long run be, at best, a 40GB portable hard drive, albeit one on which I can't create folders, or, at worst, a very expensive lesson in companies never to buy products from again (I have their Audigy sound card and find it in many ways equally frustrating). My gut tells me I'll also end up buying an iPod. Which means that in trying to save a few hundred dollars, I'll end up spending more than twice that.Be forewarned. I would have given a 3 to 5 star review in my first few weeks, depending on how mad I felt about the crummy software. Now, even 1 star seems like I'm giving Creative the benefit of the doubt.
This was a big mistake. As soon as I updated the firmware the thing stopped working properly. Customer support shipped an update to overwrite the original update but continuing big problems:- After a pause, the audio and video are out of synch.- Refuses to load the menus on some disks. No error, just bumps and grinds a while then continues : Pirates of the Carribean - End of the World and Sunshine. Just left me with the background video loop, no control. Went to Best Buy and tried the disks in another brand player and they work fine.-Sometimes the thing just hangs while trying to load a PERFECTLY clean new disk, even a DVD once. DVD worked fine in HDDVD player and in a plain ole DVD player.Forced to UNPLUG it to recover control.This is what's wrong with this technology - junk like this. I will never buy another Samsung product after this experience. No wonder this industry has only sold a total of 800K boxes worldwide. Save yourself the aggravation - buy something else!Just more misery. Samsung does not care about their customers. They build junk and then refuse to stand behind it. I've given up renting new movies from the video store because this player will not play half of them. The latest attempt by my daughter - The X Files Movie - Black screen after 2 1/2 minutes of who knows what - all screen indicators vanish, status display shows "Menu". Ha.
The item on the product page is an RCA cassette adapter. What I received was a Philips cassette adapter. However, I wouldn't have much of a problem with this if it weren't for the fact that it doesn't even work properly. From the sound of it, one of the channels (left or right) seems to be wired wrong, causing one channel to be inverted or out of phase. What this does is basically eliminate any sound that's in the center of a stereo mix. In the case of most songs, you won't hear any of the lead vocals and if you're listening to an MP3 player, random bits of songs will sound like they are under water due to the fact it uses perceptual encoding. It basically turns your car stereo into a very messed up sounding karaoke machine, which is not what I bought this for at all. I will be returning this tomorrow.
Shipping and Order was perfect. The speaker wire is junk. Plastic wire wrap is super thin, makes it very hard to cut ends off. Cheap wire, save your money.
So much for expecting quality from a Sony! We own a variety of Sony equipment, from HDTV to digital cameras, entertainment systems, and four other Wega televisions. This DVD player makes me so angry I want to throw it out of the window (at high speeds). It will pause (mostly on layered DVDs), skip, magically play subtitles after being paused, and most infuriatingly of all, just flat out won't recognize many DVDs inserted in to the machine that check out on our other DVD players. I can use it as a VCR, but that's not why I bought the darned thing. This is certainly the last Sony DVD player I will ever buy.Richard BaumgartnerPlymouth MN
I bought a zen micro, which by the way blows ipods out of the water, and found that the earbuds which sounded fantastic, were uncomfortable, and hurt my ears, so on recomendations, and reading reviews, tried the sure E2's. I found on the comfort leval a 10, but was shocked to find out that the stock earbuds sounded so much better than these $100 earphones! It was like comparing AM to FM, the shure's being the AM! The sound was all mid range, and not much in base tones, the clairity was great, but that was about it. I guess I expected too much, so needless to say, I'm returning these, and trying something else, or keeping the creative earphones.
These things are junk. I tried both ways, with the battery power, and with the usb power and they distort at the lowest audible volume. Don't waste you money and time in packaging them up to send back!
When I read the previous review about this thing skipping, I didn't pay too much attention because I intended to keep it on my kitchen counter. However, it skips while anyone walks anywhere near it. This is the most amazingly unstable CD player I've ever seen. The best I can say for it is that with the right peripherals, it could be a nifty seismograph.
I ordered a DSP-400 Digitally Enhanced USBfoldable Stereo Headset AND Software for $63.95. What I got was just the head set that they charge $40 on this web site. I did not get the software. They say to call within 48 hours if there is a problem. However, they don't provide a contact phone number. Now I have to call my cc company and file a complaint. I think this was is sloppy and irresponsible way to do business on the web. Especially with the amazon name behind them. I won't buy anything from this company again. Maryann Kaczmarek
I think that buying an electronic device is kind of like getting married: you should do a LOT of homework before making a commitment, based on your needs, preferences, price range (okay, well that *shouldn't* apply to *marriage*), etc. So, when I was looking for an MP3 player to use while running, I looked at a lot of reviews and compared features before finally selecting the NW-E507. I agree with those who found the software limiting, but I knew about that going into the purchase and felt that the huge memory, amazing battery life, compact size and easy functionality were a fair trade.So . . . my first year of marriage to NW-E507 was everything that a blissful honeymoon should be. It worked exactly as it was supposed to, and I loved it and took very good care of it. Then, just a year after purchase (and long after the 90-day warranty expired), its personality changed. Well, at least the electronic equivalent of that--all of the buttons stopped working properly, it began to fast-forward sporadically, the battery wouldn't last longer than a couple of hours. It was an MP3 player possessed. I tried erasing its memory and reinstalling my files, scoured the owner's manual for troubleshooting ideas, cursed, prayed and finally decided to write a scathing review.If I could give this product zero stars I would, because $200 (alas, I bought this when it first came out and paid retail) is WAY TOO MUCH (even $139 is too much) to pay for a poor quality product that is designed (I believe purposefully by Sony) to break so that it has to be replaced. Sorry, that's just bad customer service on Sony's part, and I will not be purchasing their products again.So please, learn from my mistakes, vote with your dollars for a better product, and teach Sony to not be so disengenous with its customers.
Right out of the box this unit screamed cheap. The base, compared to my old A70f monitor, was flimsy and unsteady. The rear section of its swivel base was separate and to be inserted by the user; unfortunately, it was too thin and cheesy to stay in the slot and therefore useless. Fortunately I still had the old, well-made one. That's probably why the base came unassembled -- it was impossible to assemble.But the monitor is going back anyway, because it also has poor linearity and is impossible to adjust satisfactorily. I apparently got the last one, too, as it arrived yesterday (12/22/04) and is already shown as discontinued today. Thankfully, Amazon has a customer-friendly return policy.
I'm not happy about this purchase. I got a different Case. Its not the same of the image they put in the website and its a gift to my brother who lives abroad and I dont have time to return.Not happy at all.
It barely worked for 1 month, and then turned to a nightmare. The whole unit ended on the side of the Florida turnpike.Stay away from it!!!
I am a thrifty buyer and I saw these tweeters for sale I previously had some pyle tweeters and thought this would be a good upgrade, but unless you have a car that has an absolutely powerful these speakers emit such a high frequency that it mutes out the rest of you system. I would recommend something with an adequate RMS level that matches the total power output.
Good design.My optical mouse 2.0 will connect to the ps2 port with a usb to ps2 adapter. Not this one. You must connect it to a usb port. The instructions don't say that. The instructions don't say much at all. And they shouldn't. Installing a mouse should take more the the time it takes to connect it. You shouldn't have to search the web for help. How long should I press the buttons on the receiver and mouse. What am I looking for. The 2000 receive has no light like the 2.0. Anyway, I finally got the thing to work and I hate it. Like many other reviewer, I agree the the wheel isnt' as smooth or reactive as it should be. Microsoft is very impressed with themselves that they've include 6+ month batteries. It's on the box at least 6 times. To you and me, that 2 Engergizer AA's. WOW!.The mouse does work but not as well as 100 others in the same price range. Shop around.
The only part that worked was the USB. Not worth it at all. They need to check this stuff out before sending it to customers.I didn't return it because That's a hassle Im staying away from. Good luck!
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.
Unfortunately, I must have hit the wrong button and ordered the wrong color cartridge for my Epson printer. I needed a T008 and somehow ordered the T009. Then, I went and opened the box and product before realizing my mistake. Ouch! $25 down the drain and no working printer!!!
One of the worst experiences I've had with a product. I've had the damn thing for over a year and only made the mouse and keyboard work. Belkin support is unfamiliar with the product and have only suggested uninstall and reinstall as a solution. Vista itself is no box of chocolates, but this is just plain awful.
Just got this cd player as a gift. The only thing that works is the clock. The radio and cd player don't work at all. Not worth 10 cents.
Purchased 9/1/2006 for $1855. Operated flawlessly until 1/6/2007, then the picture froze and went blank and stayed blank. Samsung Customer Service said the warranty is for one year from the date of purchase. However, they customarily will add an additional three months of warranty, bringing the total Samsung warranty to 15 months. Since the date of failure was beyond the 15 months (36 days), they would not warranty the unit. They suggested I should have purchased an extended warranty.Diagnostic test determined the light engine assembly had failed. Cost of repair, (parts and labor), $1561.15. Additionally, the color wheel may have also failed, but could not be tested without the light engine assembly being replaced. Cost of color wheel, $275.00.Samsung Customer Service is correct; I should have purchased an extended service warranty. At least I could have counted on the set lasting for 4 years if I would have purchased the extended service warranty. See also the same failure in the Samsung HL-R6868W reviews on Amazon.
I bought this sight unseen because I wanted a fifty million dollar business dowel briefcase that fits shuttle. It fits the airport shuttle quite nicely. Some guy stole it and it had my socks in it, so I have to buy a new one and some more socks.
This USB hub has turned out to not be so great. For one thing, it is the lower speed 1.1 not a 2.0 port hub. The reason I got this was that I bought a newer Logitech camera that takes more power than the previous one I had plugged in. When I plugged the new camera into the hub, the sound worked, the camera did not. Ok, I'll plug the hub into a port that I know was plenty of power when the camera is plugged into that port. Again, the same thing. Wait a minute... this port is fine with the camera plugged in directly but not with a POWERED hub in the same port with nothing else plugged in? Bring leash and take this dog away. It is no better, in fact worse than not being powered at all. In all fairness, other USB devices work fine as long as you don't mind going with the older, slower 1.1 USB, though it claims 2.0. I would not have bought it had I known, and would strongly recommend looking at something better if you are looking for a powered USB hub.
The fans doesn't have too much speed, even with three, my laptop still gets hot. Try to look for another one with less fans, or bigger fans or faster fans. The 2 stars are just for the design and low noise.
I purchased a second 1GB Travel drive to mate up with one that had been working fine. The second drive is a different version (although they look identical) which does not work with my computer. There is no question that my computer is older technology having had a WIN 98 O/S which I upgraded to WIN ME. After talking with tech support and trying all the recommended solutions, tech support recommended I get a replacement or refund under their warranty program. Bottom line, they passed the buck: not their problem - "...go contact your computer manufacturer". So I'll be selling my Memorex drives on EBAY and recommend you think twice before purchasing this product. Also, it took a month to get a reply in the first place!
AVOID THIS DVD PLAYER!!Last week or so started to give me the incorrect discs and bad in the lcd display. I've had this player for maybe 6 months now, and it worked flawlessly up until this point. No discs will play now. At first I thought it was due to the media I had been making copies of. However after using non-burned media, it still gives me the same error. The only way I even found out there was a widespread problem was just searching through google and coming across the reviews here at amazon. I have never had problems with toshiba before. I've had a vcr that works fine still after 3+ years. Nothing I can do now except buy another dvd player.Remember when Japanese electronics were actually made in Japan? I have a Sony tv made in 1983 that still works. Where is that reliability now? Gone just like the passenger pigeon.Bottom line; if you want to spend $60 for spare parts, then buy this dvd player. Otherwise invest more wisely than I did.
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.
Worked out of the box, but died after 2 weeks, just in time for my daughter's 10 birthday party, which is why I bought the broke-down thing to begin with. Nothing I could do would bring it back, including using Panasonic's low-level formatting utility. Thankfully, Amazon's RMA policy = 5 stars.
I agree with the reviewers that this device does a good job when you don't want much oil. If you're not worried about oil, the Stir Crazy popper is the absolute best choice. The biggest problem with this popper is the necessity of the PowerCup concentrators at fifty cents each. You can reuse them a few times, but not if you're going to clean the popper between uses. You'd have to clean the popper with the used PowerCup concentrator in it. Presto recommends wiping out the bowl and concentrator with a damp cloth. I doubt the effectiveness of a soapless damp cloth on cooking oil residue. You cannot immerse the PowerCup concentrator in watch, so forget about rinsing out any soap residue.If you don't use any oil, you should have much better results. But, you could just get a hot air popper and never have to buy the PowerCup concentrators. I bought this item thinking it would work without the gimmicky concentrators, thinking they were an enhancement. No, you MUST have them. I tore the first one trying to remove it so I could clean the popper. First PowerCup concentrator used lasted one time. The next time I popped two batches using one PowerCup concentrator. It worked, but then I wondered about cleaning up (I popped with oil). After laughing for a minute I just threw the oily popper into the box and put it back on the shelf. I think prepackaged microwave popcorn is less hassle and cheaper. The Stir Crazy is still king.By the way, when my popper came out of the box new it had something burned along the edge of the bowl near the rim that actually charred and discolored the plastic. The clear plastic bowl looked hazy and scratched. My wife was convinced the popper had been used. I don't think so, but I would not buy again. Presto -- get rid of the concentrators.
Do not buy this product-bought one & on the second day the power button stopped working. It's not worth sending back-probably cost me more to mail it back than the item is even worth!!! Very disappointed !!!
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
I owned this particular unit for about six months and was pretty satisfied with the performance of it, until a tape became stuck in the VCR. Manufacturer's warranty only covered labor for 90 days......Apparently it had a defective carrier and this was a pretty common and expensive problem. Warranty would cover the part but not labor - needless to say it is cheaper to buy another VCR.The VCR's are pretty low end on all of these Panasonic units (and probably other brands too). At least the TV still works.If I were to purchase a new unit I would not recommend the TV/VCR combos. You are probably better off buying individual components - since VCR's are so cheap now anyway...
I tried these, bought this exact pack from Bbuy and the very first disc failed on the burn. I previously used verbatim, guess I'm going back to them. I'm going to try 5 then hopefully BBuy will accept my returned product or credit for the stack of coasters.I also had previously used Memorex DL's, which have Horrible reviews but worked fine continuously for my laptop.-Vets 4 0Bama
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.
In a list of Amazon's best-selling iPod speaker docks, the IM600 is listed first, followed by the less expensive iRhythms (from Cyber Acoustics) and Athena iVoice. I was initially impressed by the IM600's ability to play several different iPods, as Altec's website claims it will do. However, when I installed a Touch 2nd gen, it gave me a "will not charge this device" warning. Moreover, it soon stopped playing any iPod! In the instructions, the 16th troubleshooting symptom is "erratic or irresponsible behavior." Altec's suggested fix is to "disconnect the rechargeable battery per instructions in the Power Section." The full extent of the instructions in the Power section is: "Remove the rechargeable battery compartment cover by removing the 2 screws." The screws are tiny, easily missed, and deserve fuller explanation and illustration. In any case, the fix restored iPod Mode to operability (but for how long?). Moreover, Altec's failure to label each of the adapter/inserts for its intended iPod model (the only iPod speaker-dock I've seen that doesn't do so) required more trial and error experimentation (the inserts are so similar it's impossible to be certain that you've selected the right one).If you can do without a radio (and the Altec's FM sensitivity, even with the rod antenna, is pretty weak), your better bet is the highly portable and dependable iRhythms (for under 40 bucks and with audio that's competitive) and/or the Athena iVoice (not portable, but it sounds twice as good as the Altec--and it charges the new Touch.) Altec's service and attention to detail both leave much to be desired. In fact, I'd have to rate the JBL Micro above it after my recent experience.]Original review:As a recent collector-hobbyist in the fascinating world of miniature audio reproduction, I simply had to get my hands on the unit which, in terms of consumer popularity and critical acclaim, is the reigning champion: the Altec Lansing IM600 system. As the rating of 4 stars may reflect, my experience is one of slight anticlimax if not mild disappointment.Had I not picked up an Athena iVoice (currently in short supply, possibly no longer in production), I have little doubt that the rating for the Altec would be five stars. The Athena, described by one professional reviewer as a poor man's version of the Bose Sound Dock, may in fact be better. What is most striking about the Athena--and this is not so much a subjective impression as an irrefutable acoustic "fact"--is its fullness and solid, "substantial" bass. I'm far less bass-conscious than most of today's younger listeners, but when a recording features skillful reproduction of an acoustic double bass played by a master musician, I want to hear it. The Athena picks up the entire unwieldy instrument and transports it to the listener's acoustic space; by contrast, the instrument practically vanishes in the Altec's much more restrictive sonic field. (For an even more convincing demonstration, try the comparison using a well-recorded Hammond B3 organ.)Now for the bright side. The Altec has brilliant treble, reproducing with verisimilitude the sonorities of a grand piano's upper register as well as a percussionist's entire kit--crash cymbal, ride cymbal, hi-hat, snares, brush work--it's all easily picked out by the attentive listener. The Altec also has a more fully-functioned remote than the Athena. Moreover, the sound expander (SFX) makes a more striking difference on this system than is usually the case, not merely dispersing the sound but exposing and highlighting individual instruments in the mix--no doubt the effect is sufficiently stunning to cause some listeners to forgive, or overlook, the deficiencies in the bass frequencies. (It's with a bit of incredulity each time when I look up to trace the panoramic sound source and see nothing larger than a small rectangular purse.)The FM radio reception is adequate but not remarkable. Even with the antenna fully extended I'm getting static and air "noise" on stations that my Tivoli Model One pulls in non-problematically with its little pigtail. The alarm will not satisfy those looking for a system with ramping, two-alarm, multiple-schedule possibilities. It works in tandem with the iPod's alarm system to get the job done. The power adapter is of moderate size and weight (the Athena follows the commendable practice of eliminating the wall wart altogether, incorporating it inside the speaker cabinet). A rechargeable battery is frequently omitted on a unit with this much power; Altec's inclusion of it optimizes the practicality of the unit's compact size and light weight. Altec has also thoughtfully(?) provided an extra out jack, should you wish to boost the bass by purchasing an optional sub-woofer from Altec (Tivoli does the same, and I for one refuse to take the bait). The instructions are small in print size and sparse in explanation. (Take your time with things like selecting the right adapter for your iPod and installing the CR remote battery correctly, because some of these plastic pieces are fragile and easily cracked.)In sum, the Altec Lansing reminds me of the treblish James B. Lansing (JBL) systems. And even though it doesn't "reconstruct" the sound of a bass, it has none of the distortion that I've occasionally heard from smaller speakers, such as the JBL Micro. If I were spending a week in a cabin with an iPod, my preference would be a collection consisting of an Athena iVoice (for vitamin-fortified, full-frequencied sound); a Tivoli iPal (for its expertly-tuned sound and unequaled FM reception); a JBL On Stage Micro or Cyber Acoustics 421 (for carrying the music into the neighbor's cabin or on a fishing expedition); a Saitek-100 Portable System (for sticking in my pocket while hiking). If packing all four would seem extravagant, there's option #5: the Altec IM600, which is versatile yet highly competent in all that it does. That virtuosity, plus its current price on Amazon, makes more than understandable its present position as the people's choice. As a special bonus, the Altec IM600 is the first dock connector I've tried (after 5-6 others) that would charge my 5-year-old 10 gig Ipod, which is not supposed to work with a dock connector.
I bought this for my mom and it worked well till just after the 1 year warranty was up. Then nothing. The repairs to the system will cost more than I paid for it. What a disappointment.
I was actually looking forward to be using this unit since my DVD collection grew to over 600 DVDs and figured keeping most of them (or all of them in 2 changers, thank god I bought just one to see how it works) will make it easier to have my collection organized and ready to be played at the touch of a button. Although I was concerned about the lack of a RS 232 interface (the pricier 777ES model has it) which would have allowed me control from my HTPC I figured I was going to use an IR repeater to do this. A definite advantage of this unit over the 777 ES is the HDMI output which helps eliminate some of the cable clutter in the back of my AV stand. Unfortunately, the implementation of the unit leaves a lot to be desired as the following things are agravately annoying:1. HDMI output is limited to a TV only (or projector) which makes no sense for any respectable setup where an AV receiver is a must. It seems that Sony forgot to include HDCP repeaters on their list of supported devices;2. The unit does not work as advertised since althouhgh it has a feature to disable auto-play, it will stubbornly resume playing the last disc you were playing before shutting it down; for a single player that's fine, for a 400 changer this is downright stupid;3. There is no way to access a disc by number other than going through the Explorer interface which is slow and a very bad designed UI; scrolling through 400 titles to find the one you want to play is not fun;4. Most of the DVDs will not be recognized and forget inputting the information yourself 'cause for no good reason that info will dissappear in the near future;5. Startup times and changing discs seems like forever and loading and unloading discs produces a noticeable across the room sound;6. SACD output is analog only;7. The unit is massive, understandable somehow, still will not fit most AV stands out there, sticking out of an open AV stand.I am returning mine, this is not an acceptable solution for a changer.You have been warned!
the first one broke and did not workthe second one broke and did not work-all before I left the house-it wasted 3+hours of my time, I subscribed to music and still have not gotten another player.I was really disappointed -
100% failure rate on two computers with 2 different writers and 3 different authoring packages.Every failure was trying to finalize the disk.
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.
Este producto provoca una imagen borrosa en el monitor en donde se instala, entonces, uno no puede dejar el QuickPlay permanentemente conectado en la computadora.Ya lo revise con 2 monitores, uno compaq de 17" 7500 y un ViewSonic de 19" con los mismos resultados. (No lo he revisado con PCs Portatiles)Es algo incomodo el estar conectando y desconectando los cables de video VGA del monitor, ya que siempre se tiene la preocupaci&oacute;n de doblar los alambres del conector.Definitivamente este detalle deja de hacer practico el producto, por lo dem&aacute;s, creo que se calienta demasiado y el hecho de tener una paleta de colores de 16bits y no de 24bits (Por lo menos) realmente produce imagenes horribles para las pl&iacute;culas DVD que en realidad es el proposito principal de este equipo.En resumen, creo que es un producto con calidad muy inferior para lo que promete (Ver Pel&iacute;culas desde tu PC), Te recomiendo que no pierdas tu dinero y tu tiempo con el y mejor revises otros productos.
This item was wired incorrectly and as such damaged the ps2 input to my system. I notified the seller to no avail. Amazon informed me I'd recieve a refund for the cost of the cable, thanks Amazon. But I still have a damaged motherboard that was just purchased a few months ago.
I can understand it you bought it in 2001 or before at that price. Now, it's a no-no for a 0.3mp camera at this price in 2003. Even if you only use pictures for web and it was 3 times cheaper, it was still not really a good choice. Memory is pretty cheap now. Who want to use floppy disks now? They may not be sold in stores soon.
Solid stand, but was disappointed that the USB hub was not included. Will not purchase again because of this deception.
This thing drives me up a wall ! As another poster said, you have to drill out where the beam comes out, or it won't hit the radio. I actually cut a huge hole exposing both beam bulbs, and it still better used as a hand held remote. I really can't recommend this to a novice. If you're a techie, you can fool around w/ it, and get some functionallity out of it.
I have had this item for 9 months, I am going to buy another one because it doesn't keep time!I have to adjust the time every month because it gains 10 to 15 minutesSound is good enough, but size is a little too big for meManuel
I was looking for a camera so that i could take pictures during my once in a lifetime class feild trip at Washington D.C. I thought this camera sounded like a good idea so i purchased it. When i got the camera everything orked good so when i took it on my trip i took three rolls of file like the were nothing. When i got them back from being developed only 2 pictures had turned out!! I was so depressed to find out the the battery had run low and without a warning! I warn you if you are an amature at pictures dont buy this camerea!
The product description states "This case carries the camera, battery pack, Compact Flash card and wireless controller." yet there is only space for the camera in the case. I suppose since there is a battery pack inside the camera along with a memory card it carries them too, but don't expect to fit anything else inside this case - only the camera.
this would be great for entry level slr with shorter lenses - doesnt fit my canon 40d with any of the zoom lenses - must return it.
I'm sorry I bought this converter, as it does not have locked audio... and as a result, sync drifts over time.I'm now using the product below, which does not have this problem.The Canopus adapter does.Canopus 77010150100 ADVC110 Converter
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.
Plus: good aesthetics, easy to type with nicely spaced keysMinus: bluetooth goes on and off, will go weird on you and start repeating keys endlessly *suspect bad bluetooth connection with the keyboard", no battery indicator %Stick to the originals, this is way too much hassle especially if goes weird on you in the middle of work.
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.
The Palm TX has a SDHC card slot. This card would not work. In fact, the TXcouldn't even 'see' it when loaded in the slot. There's no info in the Transcend product description indicating incompatibility with the Palm. Was never able to determine how the card would perform otherwise.
This is one of the few boomboxes that will play MP3 files on CD-R or CD-RW. The trouble is that some files will play and others won't. The display simply will say &quot;NOT MP3&quot; and won't play the track. Other files play fine. Other than that very major flaw, it's a decent boombox considering the price.
It arrived on time, popped into my printer just like always and produced no ink. It was dry. Yes, I did remove the tape that keeps it from drying out, just like I always do.
difficult to use and almost totally impracticle. i returned one i bought for a friend and one i bought for myself. unfortunately i only recieved credit for one of those that i returned. even then, i would not want back the one that i paid for.glh
I bought this case along with an SD1100 camera, as the description states that it is made for it. BUT, while the camera fits, the magnetic closure is either very weak or poorly designed as it always wants to flop open. I would've have thought that the Canon case would be of a better build quality. Now I know it's not. I would not recommend this item.
Please refer to the my title. It is absolutely true. I usually don't leave reviews for things I buy here on Amazon, bu I was so pissed of buy this product I had to leave something.First of all, I've had one of these before. I got the one that you buy directly from Creative. The one I bought in 2007 lasted nearly 4 years! It finally broke (by accident) and I decided to buy another one. I couldn't find the original one so I bought this. This is a cheaply made product (anyone can tell). When I first got it, it worked fine. I plugged it into the wall, plugged it into my MP3 and it charged right away. It only took a hour or so for it to be fully charged (that's why I like the wall charger). I did this once or twice over the course of a week. Then the light that indicates when the plug is in the wall stopped coming on and it stopped charging my MP3. I had to give it a tap once or twice and then the light came on and it stated to charge. Next time I plugged it in, I had to do the same. Finally, it stopped working period. I opened it up, and from the look of it inside, it is very cheaply made.Do not buy this. Save your few bucks for something else.
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 cases are decent.They are not very durable though.They tend to break at the hinge when opening.
do a google search on sony ch:13 and you'll find 54000+ hits on complaints about their players. Their customer servise denies the problem too.Buyer Beware!!!
Do not buy this player if you are considering it. It was nice for a couple of years but the DVD player Optical pickup unit(which from what I've read, commonly goes out on Panasonic) is failing. It was nice to get everything in one package but I recommend not getting an amp and DVD player in one case due to the heat issues. And I am now in the process of replacing this unit with Sony components(I should have done from the start!)
I used this card with a set of speakers that sounded great with a Creative card that no longer worked with windows 7. So I bought this and it sounds horrible. I've tried everything and have given up.
Bought it less than a year ago. First went bad in three months after some light use. I was using it as RAID 1 but I was told by support that nothing can be recovered. So much for RAID. The replacement lasted for four months. Another replacement has just arrived and its already bad.Whatever the specs, stay away from this product.
I thought it was wonderful when these were on sale at Staples since Memorex is usually known for their wonderful quality and I've previously had wonderful experiences with the brand. But when I tried some of these cd-rs on my laptop, they wouldn't burn. The cd-writer would start preparing the cd for burning but when it got down to having the files written on the cd, the process would stop and give me an error message. It had worked wonderfully on my desktop computer, though- so I was convinced that my laptop's dvd/cd drive was broken-that is- until I managed to burn on files on some Maxell cd-rs. It is disappointing how I now have this stack of CD-Rs and I can't even use them on the computer I most frequently use.
After reading the numerous good reviews on these I put my hard earned cash down for some and am wishing I hadn't. The over all sound quality is decent. Bass response is VERY poor. I am a recording engineer, not some guy driving around with a jetta with 15" subs in the back seat, so I'm not looking for crazy amounts of bass, but any bass would be more than these ear buds have to offer. I have tried all of the different flexi covers, and finally settled on the small ones as they were the only ones that would fit in my ear. The nice thing is they don't fall out, the bad thing (and this may be the case for all 'ear plug' type head phones) is that they work well if your not walking or running. Otherwise the 'sound' of your footsteps cancels out the bass response. Wearing them is like when you have a head cold, you hear your voice 'inside' your head, and when you walk your foot coming down on pavement also makes a sound 'inside' your head. I also had bad ear fatigue when wearing these for over an hour, even at low volumes as they are just not comfortable- at least for me.Mainly my disappointment comes from the over all sound quality, and I have determined that the 'ear plug' style headphones are not for me.Email me and I'll sell you mine for 1/2 price. They're only 5 days old. I've only used one of the 'flex covers' and with the $ you save you can buy a bunch of new flex covers if you want.
Please I just want to know how to get rid of the taste. All I did was clean my keyboard over 12 hours ago and my lips are still burning and I can't get rid of the taste. This is awful.
not as pictured (no labels), would not charge, fit phone too loosely, the two cover pieces are not even sealed closed.
I bought the CP 1700 because I need a high-quality workhorse printer that is economical to operate. What a joke. After 2 weeks I returned it to the store for a replacement because the paper feed mechanism broke. The new one worked relatively well, but over time it I felt like I was beta testing an early release of not-ready-for-market product.It spontaneously stops printing to tell me that all four printheads must be replaced. At $33 each, this is an expensive proposition. But even when I follow the instructions and replace them, I get the same message again within a couple of weeks. I have just learned to live with the messages. When they come up, I shut down the printer, start it back up, and it works again for a few weeks.I could list quite a few irritating bugs, but the biggest one is inconsistent print quality. I print brochures and high-quality photographic prints on 8 x 10, 11 x 14 and 13 x 19 paper, and the paper is expensive. If I print 20 pages, I'm lucky to get 10 or 12 that are perfect. Aside from the fact that large format paper frequently jams or feeds incorrectly, garbage prints on pages at random. Whole sections of the page come out with blurred lines or splotchy color in random places. The only thing that's consistant is that on every print job I have to throw away 40% of the output.I have a CompUSA extended warranty and they can't fix it. I take it in for repair, they keep it for a month and then call me to tell me it's fixed. I take it home, print a few pages and it's as bad as ever. I've finally decided I don't want it back until it works right... and apparently that will never happen. It's been &quot;in repair&quot; now for 3 months.Between the $500 initial purchase price, the $150 extended warranty, and untold $ in supplies, this has been a very expensive exercise in frustration, and meanwhile, I'm looking for a new printer... not from HP, and not from CompUSA (CompUSA sales people claim that if they can't fix it, they will replace it... don't believe them. I've escalated this as high as they will escalate it, and CompUSA refuses to do anything but keep it the printer in the shop for months on end).
Don't waste your money. This cover adheres to the ipod very poorly. You'll never get the bubbles out of it. Pure rip off.
I'm already sick and tired of getting an "ACQUIRING SIGNAL" on the screen of my Starmate. I was already dissapointed that I had no choice but to take the antenna out of my window, but even still when I let my antenna hanging outside I still get that annoying "ACQUIRING SIGNAL", and I have no choice but to move the antenna around until I catch the signal again.The programming is great, but I think that SIRIUS better get SERIOUS about improving the quality of their signals. It is definitely not fair that people pay over $100 dollars for a receiver, plus the $15 of activation fee, and $13 a month for weak service.
Rarely a week goes by that this thing doesn't lock up for no apparent reason and have to be rebooted. I've called tech support and the best they could do was guide me through a firmware upgrade or two, which did not fix the problem. After my experiences with this hunk o'junk, I do not recommend purchasing anything with the name "Linksys" on it.
These cartridges were advertised to work on Epson Stylus CX5400, but do not work in my printer. I am returning package.
The sound for the DVD just stopped working, but the VCR sound is ok. After trouble shooting the problem myself and then calling the tech line I have to send the unit in to the factory.I was informed that I will be getting a refurbished unit in return and it may not even be the same model I am sending them. I will have to wait and see what I get and if I am happy with it.The replacement cost is $33 but I am not sure if they will also add shipping to that.I have owned many great Sony products in the past, hope this is just a fluke
This system is attractively packaged, and rather appealing with its vertical loading spinning disk visible while playing. Other features are as expected on a bookshelf system of this type.Unfortunately, the sound quality leaves a great deal to be desired. I realize that there is only so much to be had from 3" speakers, but this system sounds like a $[money] Walmart special, not a $[money] Sony. The midrange is surprisingly good, but the bass is very muddy, and the upper third of the piano keyboard gives me a headache to listen to. Not at all enjoyable.I returned the unit for credit after listening for three days.Suggestion: bite the bullet and spend another $[money] for a Yamaha mini-system. You'll never look back...
Not only did the device not function as stated (the signal was not increased or extended), upon advising the company of this the level of customer service received was horrible.They forced me to mail the product back at my own expense, then lost it upon receipt. After numerous attempts at follow up to provide tracking and get a replacement product sent back - they simply stopped responding.At this point, it has been three months since I initiated contact and I am now out close to $100 between the cost of product and shipping expense.The products are inferior and the level of service is atrocious. I strongly recommend you stay away.
I ordered this plug with very high expectations and I was surprised when I got it because it came so fast. I opened the bag and Plugged it in my computer with my ipod shuffle and nothing for along time. No light came on and it wasn't charging. So i plugged it in with my wall charger and still nothing. So my husband cut the wire to check it out and those darn wires are so skimpy and they weren't even in the wrong place of post. Anyways my overall on this item is way below a 1. Read all the reviews and obviously they are there for a reason and usually if more than 1/2 are bad go with it. They have this plug at your local Radio Shack for 3.97 it's called an I-go charger.
I agree with all the pros - included remote, two alarms, adjustable "gentle-wake" volume, etc. One of the things I looked forward to the most was the dimmer, and the fact that you could turn it completely off or put it on max brightness. Unfortunately, after appx. 3 months, the max brightness began "flickering", and now, max brightness is nothing more than a faint light (and yes, still flickering). ALL the dimmer brightness levels have dropped appx. 80% and seem to continuously get worse. I almost can't read the time at night anymore - max level or not.
I got two home outlet chargers instead of a car cigarette lighter charger. Not worth sending back, but a bit of a pain in the ass.
I bought this cable to run down a wall and punch down to a jack. After cutting off the end and running it down the wall I discovered while attempting to punch it down that not only are the wires inside very very fragile but they aren't even made of copper. They're braided aluminum or some other white metal. I never got it to properly punch down to a jack. After several attempts the wires kept breaking. I decided to put a new RJ45 end on the cable. This also took several tries but I eventually got a new end on it without breaking the fragile and thin wires inside. UTP Ethernet cable is suppose to be made out of solid, single strand copper and not braided aluminum. This is not copper. By a very thin stretch can this cable be defined as an UTP Ethernet cable. I have not tested it at a full 1Gb yet but I'll be very surprised if it can support it. If you just need a patch cable I'm sure it'll do OK. But, if you are buying this expecting it to be a high quality cable for any other purpose choose a different cable. Don't tug on it too hard you'll ruin it.
Decent sound. However, CD player not up to par. After 3 months the CD player would not read the CD and in the off chance it did, it would often skip and then shut down completely. I would not recommend purchasing this product.
The mouse is comfortable and smooth but after just two months, I press the mouse once and it doubles things up--moving a web page back twice or on a calculator, typing the number "1" twice. It also won't enable me to take copy and delete it properly. Very irritating and very useless now.
Do yourself a favor and bypass this player if you are planning on using dvd recordable discs. I bought this player yesterday and will be returning it today. It states in the manual that it can handle recordable dvd's, however when you go to use the player, it is an entirely different story altogether. You will notice that there is frequent pixelation and hanging up when watching recorded video. As far as handling store bought videos, it does great. Another negative though is the fact that, as another reviewer pointed out, the player doesn't remember where you left off when stopping a disc. The video starts over from the beginning. Movies also begin with subtitles enabled and you have to shut them off manually each time you go to watch a movie. Not a great product in my opinion.
I got this camera but it was not supported by windows 2000
Don't waste your time or money. This charger is so cheaply made it barely stayed in my wall socket. I had to keep pushing it back in and as best as I could tell it never made enough of an electrical connection to charge my I-pod. I had decided that since it was only about $4.00 with shipping that I'd take a chance but now I feel it wasn't even worth that.
I bought this unit a little over a year ago and used it not very often for about 6 months. For the next 9 months or so I let it sit and it fully discharged on its own like a rechargable battery usually does. Now it will not hold a charge at all.I called customer support and they told me that since I have gone over 1 year, they will not fix it or send a replacement. So, now I have a $180 piece of plastic that I can't even give away.
I found the sounds to be sufficient for activities like working out. The headphones stay in place well. I rated them only 1 star however, because after about a half hour of use, they make my ears start to hurt. The earbud that sits in your ear is too big for my ears and causes discomfort.
Ditto for me. Filter came apart after a few uses. It was not bumped, jarred or abused in any way. This is compounded by no response from Hoya where there's obviously an issue. Won't use them again for anything.
This is not a good switch. I have this switch in a production environment and it died without warning a year after installation. I returned the product to D-Link and got a replacement but the replacement died two months later. Instead of returning it again, I will be getting a different brand switch. I will now be careful to avoid D-Link products.
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.
Not as I hoped for. I put it on high and it is like the low on other heating pads. Would not recommend
BEWARE! Does not support legacy port addressing (278h, 378H, etc.) in Windows XP/2000 even though they claim to in the product description. Once you open the box and read the manual you'll find this, in the release notes- "In standard installations of Windows 2000/XP, the I/O address cannot be changed to a legacy address."Appears to be marketed under several names, you can recognize it by the claim to support legacy port addresses, and "Up to 3x FASTER than standard ISA or motherboard EPP ports"
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.
All the CE based hand held or palm computers have the same basic problem. Lack of real Compatability with the MS Applications they are intended to help you work with on the road. Any kind of complicated documents loose all their traits once they are transferred to the CE device leaving a considerable reformating job to do when you get gack to the office. They also require, generally speaking, reading glasses to use.If they could handle documents just like real PC MS apps, then you would have something. Till then, they are just an expensive, and usually very large (relatively speaking) address book.
I have Win XP and this is supposed to work better than the usual non-directional adapter/router that is standard with the Linksys setup, since it is directional. It is just the same. It still has to receive the signal from about 50-60 feet through two rock walls and it does not do that any better than my prior non directional adapter/router. Hard wire may be the only way to go but is way too expensive.
We were so disappointed witht the iball. Do not reccomend it . Did not work out of the box.
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.
Bought this for the wife at christmas, loaded up around 1k songs quick enough, but some songs would suddenly just not play, eventually you wouldnt be able to play any and i would have to "recover" the drive (i.e. wipe it and re-sync the music). This happens like every week now.Have emailed to IRIVER 3 times now over 10 day period. No reply. They provide no telephone number that i can find.Going to try and return it to Amazon now, at least they give good customer service.It may well be that i just have a bad drive, but Iriver dont seem to care about it.
it took us months to get this gizmo up and running because our car has a coated windshield and at the time, last fall, Garmin wasn't even acknowledging the problem, if it was even aware of it. A good six hours of time complaining, sending units back, trying to solve it. Finally Garmin sent us an exterior antenna and lo and behold the thing worked. Now we tried to update the maps. We stupidly tried to download the update, don't do that. It won't download. It froze our not too new but not too old computer. You can't get Garmin on the phone, they emailed us that it was our fault. Copy of email below. We are switching to magellan.Thank you for contacting Garmin International. Unfortunately, we cannot refund software downloads. If you'd like, you can give us a call at 1-800-800-1020 Mon - Fri 8am-6pm CST and one of our software reps would be happy to extract the update and start the install for you. The issue you are experiencing is not caused by the update itself, but the operating system and performance of the computer it is run on. If there's anything we can do to make this easier for you, if you would like me to give you a call tomorrow evening and help you then please let me know, but we cannot offer refunds on lifetime update subscriptions or downloaded software. My direct email address is
Hold on a minute!Where's the DVD recording and playback?Recording to hard disk is great, but some things are worth keeping by transferring to DVD.Not only that, but one often wants to play a DVD. Having to add to the pile of devices to do that is perfectly silly. The DVD player and recorder should be part of the systemThe crazy thing is that in America, unlike Europe where it's common, it is almost impossible to find a DVD recorder with a hard drive (except for Philips). Now a hard rive recorder comes out at last and the DVD part is missing!!??
I received my DVD last week, and I still cannot get it to work. I have tried setting it up on three different TV's, following the instructions given, and I get nothing. No picture, no menu, no setup, nothing. I have tried to contact JCV by phone and website, and I have gotten nowhere so far. I'm about ready to send it back and try another brand.
These speakers do look awesome and if connected to the right sound card/amp they can produce some excellent quality sound. However, they do not support any digital quality whatsoever, and their claim to be 5.1 is false. True they have 5 speakers plus 1 sub, however they do not have the ability to decode any Dolby Digital information. This means that you must run an analog signal, which very few things now days use analog surround signals, otherwise you must run stereo and use the enhance feature to simulate surround. This makes these speakers worthless for modern movies or games because all are created using Dolby Digital 5.1 for sound. These speakers may be good for computer stuff and some older games and movies, but for up to date stuff, such as XBox 360 and PS3, it is useless. There are greater quality speakers for a better price. However if all you want is a set of cheap speakers that sound great and do not care about true surround sound, then I highly recommend these speakers for you.
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.
Unable to use it with Rosetta Stone, which is why I bought it. Also couldn't use it to watch live tv on it, software issue with Microsoft.
Quite possibly the worst piece of electronics I've ever owned. All the previous reviews here sum it up. I normally embrace technology with open arms and try to calmly work my through problems and learn from them, but this is the first time I have simply wanted to pull an Office Space on something. I'm not exactly IT savvy and though all the problems I was having with it constantly dropping my connection were my fault or my ISP's fault, but now I know it really is the router. Comcast almost charged me for making them come out to try to fix something that they had no business trying to fix, but did I know that? No. And of course Linksys' tech support is no help, as every time I called with the same issue on the same case #, they gave me the exact same advice. That's the definition of stupidity, isn't it?: doing the same thing twice and expecting change. Ugh. The only reason this isn't in the bottom of the trash can in pieces is because my roommate refuses to give up her wireless "convenience." C'est la vie.
This product is not what it says it is. Not a Grey Belkin cable. It doesn't even work, you plug a device in an windows says it is malfunctioning, I'm not even going to bother returning it. I did test it with a low powered device and it worked, and I suspect it would work on a device that has it's own power supply, but don't expect to be plugging anything that needs USB power into it, what a joke.
When I purchased this product, I though that I had the right one, however, I did not. The gentleman gave me a quick rma, and refunded my purchase price. I would buy from them again.
Its nice to have a CD player on your nightstand, but this is not the one to have. It is VERY poorly designed. THe buttons, all 800 of them, are so complicated and small that its very hard to turn this thing off in the morning. The snooze button is impossible to find at 6am and the Open/close door button for the CD player is exactly where most snooze buttons are...directly on top. So instead of hitting snooze you'll most likely open the CD door. Furthermore, the CD player skips. The speakers don't have consistent sound quality. Most times they are really low, sometimes they are regular. And you can't dim the VERY bright backlight which is bright enough to light up a dark room. Don't buy this.
The name says: PANASONIC HHR-P103 NiMH 700mAh.But it is actually a no name brand battery. It does not even have the name of a manufacturer or any sort of contact information. You have no way of tracing back to any source. Some people are selling this using Panasonic name. Fake stuff.
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!
While I knew the flash drive I bought was a used one, it arrived containing the former owners data, some personal, and also had a missing part of its slide essential for inserting it into the computer UBS slot.
I cant really say how good this product is, it won't work with my printer. Anyone out there, u need to check your printers before you order these high volume cartridges. MP470 will only take the 40 and 41 cartridge.
I shouldn't expect much from $10 headphones, but these are really, really bad. I am not an audiophile beyond any stretch of the imagination, but music just sounds awful, like listening to a mono speaker. It's more annoying than enjoyable. There is absolutely 0 bass. And I can't wear them for more than 5 minutes sitting at my desk before my ears throb in pain. They do seem durable though, so that's why 2 stars. But I do NOT recommend them.
This tripod sucks.... extreamly shaky.... you can make better video by using hand then this stupid tripod..... I think they only made it for very small tiny handycam but still it shakes on my 150$ sony handy cam...
The mouse cursor started jumping around like crazy after a couple of months and the keyboard went completely dead a couple of months later.
After reading reviews of various NAS drive kits, I decided to purchase this on and plug a 250 GB drive in.First off, I knew that it only had a 10 Mbit Ethernet connection. It doesn't seem that long ago that I had a 10Mbit LAN at home, and I don't remember it being all that slow. (I've since remembered that I wasn't transferring very large files on that LAN). Had I not been an idiot, I would have done the math and figured out how slow the router is really going to be. The CPU and the hard drive do not seem to be the major bottleneck, but rather the Ethernet port. True, if it had a 100 Mbit port, the CPU would probably be the bottleneck. However, there are some efficient hardware components which can seriously reduce the load on the CPU, so I think the 170 MHz processor might be able to handle a faster network connection.Considering a 10 Mbit connection, the most data which can be transfered in one direction is about 1.2 MBytes per second. With smaller files, you won't get the maximum transfer speed. Lets say on average, you get 1 MBytes per second. That means you can transfer 60 MB per minute, or 3.6 GB per hour.** It would take a solid three days to fill the 250 GB hard drive, and just as long to get your data back **I have no idea how 'Fabian Lamaestra' was calculating his write speeds at 3700 mbs. Unless he'd calculating the speed which the drive can format itself, there is no way you can get more than 10 mbs over the Ethernet connection.This device isn't going to work at all if your editing movies, and need the extra storage. However, I'm a patient guy, so I could see using this as a sort of online backup. It's cheaper than any Internet site, and the speed is faster than if it went over the Internet (at least for me).So, if even if I can live with the slow speed and the fan noise, I can't live with the instability.The device frequently locks up for no apparent reason. I can hold the power button down all day and it won't reset. I have to unplug the unit and then let it reboot.After it reboots, it doesn't automatically sync the time. It can't even guess what the time it. It goes back to thinking it's 1999.The P2P function seems novel, but I wouldn't touch it seeing how flaky and under powered the rest of the system is.
In this case, the saying "You get what you pay for" doesn't apply. If it were true, this product would be free. The charger doesn't work and in fact triggers a warning that the charger is an unauthorized device. The hotsync cable doesn't sync, and triggers a warning that the iPod is an unknown device. I wound up throwing everything in the trash can.Don't waste your time or risk damaging your iPod.
This is a capable microphone that comes with a major caveat. Since the microphone slots directly into the hotshoe of the HV20/30, there's not much in the way of buffer to divorce it from any camera noise. I'm not just talking motor noise: any time you press a button on the camera to toggle settings, anytime you use the manual focus slider, anytime you shake the camera in the slightest...the mic picks up the noise. The makes for an absolute audio nightmare.So - if you plan to plop the camera on a tripod and not touch it whatsoever during filming, this microphone is a fine choice. If you plan to use a tripod but want to do something as simple as zoom in on your subject, be aware that you are likely to end up with some unwelcome clicks and pops when you watch your footage.
I have owned two of these and both of them kept losing theircodes I have programmed in it after a few days and both of themhad new batteries in them.
I would have given this a ZERO if possible. At first glance, I thought this computer was my dream come true as I am a law student with no money that was in need of a cheap but good quality laptop that was ultra light and portable. On paper it seemed I had found just such a computer, but as they say if it looks too good to be true it probably is. Buying this computer was like throwing money into the fire as I literally watched it fall apart before my eyes.The fan is extremely loud (like my classmates turned around and looked at my loud), the battery only last at most 2 hours (less if running iTunes, listening to a CD or watching a DVD) and it gets extremely hot when used for more than 2 hours- both on your wrists while typing and on the bottom making it very difficult to actually sit in your lap.My internal wireless broke as did my CD burner in less than 3 months. Sometimes it also had issues reading CDs.Final Straw for me: I plugged in my computer and a spark shot out from the side of the computer and I smelled burning plastic or something.Customer service is horrible: hard to get through, long holding, often problems finding someone who speaks English clearly. Each time I have spent a min. of 45 min to 1 hour. Spent 3 hours last time over spark fiasco to finally talk to someone who tells me I have to send it in and they may or may not cover all of the above problems under the warranty. The entire time my computer was in the shop they could not tell me anything about the progress, not even if they received it. One of the only positives is that I did get it back quickly, but within 2 day the fan is extremely loud again, the CD burner still doesn't work, the internal wireless is spotty at best, and it still gets flaming hot to the touch. Finally I just decided that I couldn't handle it anymore and I needed something I can count on so I broke down and bought a new Gateway that actually works after less than a year of having this piece of crap. Bottom Line: Run Away!*****Update 1/06: Two friends who had same model have both since had almost the exact same problems. From what I have read the trend seems to be they are great for about 6 months (thus the shining reviews) then start to self destruct.
I've had this camera for a couple of years now. I'm a novice photographer and wasn't looking for anything fancy. At first I was happy with it, but after awhile I started to really dislike the delay between snapping the picture and it actually taking. A good couple of seconds that was enough to make it very difficult to take pictures of anything moving. Also after two years of occasional use, maybe a 1-2k pictures and the lens stuck. I was able to get it to retract with some light tapping on the lens, but you can tell by the sound of it that the gearing mechanism has started to strip effectively making it a paper weight.
Over the years I have purchased many products from Amazon and this company. I purchased the item in good faith figuring it was a closeout. After waiting several weeks I did not receive the item ordered. The company said they made a mistake and would not be shipping out the order. They did offer a refund and said I could order the product at the adjusted price. (It was much higher) six times the price. I wrote back and said I would like the item as advertised. They would not budge. They sent out a refund before I even talked to them. In that respect the customer service was good. I would have liked the item instead but they would not ship it. I like the company, but did not agree with them in this transaction. Thus no product, no review.
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.
I purchased this carrying case and took it on a business trip. The wheel became loose and tilted inward rubbing against the wheel shield making it impossible to pull.Poor quality . I returned it to Amazon and am patiently waiting for a credit.This process is taking too long. Much longer than an ordering process.. Why ??Paul D.Vesely
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 4 gb SD card does not work good I can not get the pictures off of it.My computer does not read the card, can not format it.I tried other PCs with no success. Now I am having trouble returning the card.
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.
Just bought this item at Home Depot. Works great in an old 3-cell flashlight. Only paid $2.97 plus tax for the same part number. Liked it so much I thought I would check Amazon's price. Home Depot has the better deal on this item.
If I had known how bad this caller ID is I would not even pay the shipping charge, even if it was free.
After many attempts trying to burn or try to format the blu-ray RE it would not burn and repeated gave me failed messages. Called customer service, they told me my drivers were probably not updated. Checked and they were. Called them back and they want me to send it back first on my own dime for their defective product. Not happy with that as it is more trouble and money than it was worth. Really unhappy with the defective product and the time & money wasting hoop jumping that I have to go through to get my money back. Terrible customer experience. Our household will not be purchasing Memorex products again. Reminds me of the days when I'd buy a pack of blank Memorex CD's and 40% of them would end up in the trash because they don't burn properly. Cheap product, cheap customer service policy. Buyers beware, don't look for any help if you get a defective product from them.
Be careful to note that the drive comes formatted for Mac. It shouldn't be a problem to reformat it on your PC, but...it didn't show up on my computer after plugging in the usb no matter what I did. (I have a garden variety Dell running XP.) Some people seem to have this problem and others don't. I have another brand drive working fine, so it's not my machine. Roll the dice...
this case altho free, was too small to hold the pentax w30. so it will have to be used for something else. i ended up buying another case that fit exactly.
I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas 2006. She has taken very good care of it and never loaned it to anyone. After about 6 months it started acting funny. I told her not to worry as I've been using cameras for over 30 years and have owned many digital's and it was probably just needed fresh batterys. UPDATE- she was right.... camera goes dead after 2 pictures either taken or viewed with new batterys. Camera now lives in the bottom of my safe...waiting for the Camera Gods to fix it. My $250.should have been spent on something else..sorry.
This unit is just "OK." While it handles regular TV and radio decently, you can't have anything with big bass. That leaves out most music these days. The subwoofer vibrates and you will be annoyed. The previous reviews are correct in saying that it gives no room to grow. I can plug my iPod into my TV, but not the audio tuner. UH... ok. I'm currently on a search for a decently priced iPod compatible system. I guess you really do get what you pay for. It's good for entry level but if you know you'll need more later, don't bother.
I received my new Rhomba, and was all excited to open it and try it out. I open it and go through the quick setup guide and plug it into a USB port on my pc so it can charge up. As I am waiting for the unit to charge I start reading through the manual and come across the following message... The cables that come with this unit contain LEAD which has been shown to cause CANCER and it is strongly suggested that you wash your hands after every time you touch them....Say What???!!!! I fired off an email to Creative asking them to provide a little more clarity on this statement with no response. Needless to say I am returning the unit.
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
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.
Trying to plug it into a Dell system (laptop) with Windows 2000 and USB 1. (not 2)...I can *read* files from the drive, but using the included software to try to format a disk results in a disc that the software says is formated (after 25 minutes of formating!) but doesn't work.So it is worthless. I am forced to chose between dealing with tech support (can't find this in the FAQ or anywhere else) or returning it to the store... and getting an Iomega, which is what I'll do.
Description claims it should work for the Emerson TV I have, but it didn't. Still searching for a decent remote.
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!
These were advertised as noise reduction headphones. The discription has changed since I bought them. I intended to take them with me when I fly on a plane. They are just stereo headphones that I have no use for. Unfortunately, I did not check till I was ready to fly and the return period was over. At this time I am gun shy to buying more on the Internet.
I have had this USB tower for 3 years and still have not been able to get it to work correctly with my computer. Don't by Belkin adapters if you are a Mac user. Belkin's drivers don't work properly with Apple software, they prevent the startup of your computer if you have them plugged in & they conflict with other drivers. Belkin has never updated their drivers for Mac computers so they actually work properly. I have wasted $$$ buying the tower, a serial adapter & a SCSI adapter, none of which work properly. My older Keyspan serial adapter works much better. I have complained numerous times, but Belkin doesn't respond to any customer complaints/feedback.
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 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
these speakers don't have any type of crossover - very cheaply made - spend a few more dollars and get something worth having
Purchase this to convert my VHS tapes to DVD. My decision to purchase was based on reviews and that it can be used on Windows XP Pro. I had a hard time loading it. Spent a lot time looking for downloads on the internet. Tried to contact customer service and that was a joke. Finally got it to work and then I was very disappointed with the software that came with it. In my opinon, the enclosed software is useless when it comes to capturing VHS videos. I gave it a 2 star rating because someone with Windows Media edition may find this product useful. Returned the product and purchased AverMedia DVD EZmaker Gold. It works great and it is cheaper.
Ok other then what people are saying those circular things you call scratches are not scratches. it's excess cleaning solution which can be cleaned right off. the smaller scratches don't matter. no machine under a certain price removes scratches. just makes them smaller. your CD needs to be cleaned thoroughly. the real problem is. yes it can hurt your fingers. The knob tends to fall into the machine during turning(does not disconnect)then the pads just fall right off. returning this one tommorow. Your better off with the solution and a lint free cloth to take out the scratches with. it comes out allot better. Do not buy this.
The Toshiba SD-4990 DVD player is junk! It constantly 'freezes' while playing back any type DVD. It randomly locks up for 3-12 seconds. I've tried resetting as described below, but that only worked for a few disks then unit started freezing again. Interestingly, there is little or no pause during layer changes. Toshiba tech support offered no help at all, telling me all my disks must be bad! Avoid this player!
Barely puts out any heat, and after the first use the thing gets so stiff when its turned off that you can barely straighten it out flat.
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.
The sound quality was ok when I held these against my ears, but they otherwise did not sit tightly enough and sounded awful. It is plausible that these would sound ok to someone whose head is shaped differently. I tried a pair of these and found them to be uncomfortable, and the manufacturing appeared to have been of extraordinarily low quality.I recommend these:JVC HAS150BX Light weight Flat Folding Headphone (Black)I've also used this Sony pair:Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcupsalthough the joints are somewhat fragile.
I added the universal chargers (wall & car) as suggested to my ipod case purchase because they were so inexpensive. While the wall charger works just fine (even though I didn't need it because I already have one) the car charger doesn't work at all! I plugged it in, and the ipod charged for a few seconds, then stopped. I jiggled the cords and made sure that everythig was fully plugged in, but as soon as I let go it wouldn't charge anymore. Save your time: this add-on isn't worth it.
Yes, this is an incredibly great LOOKING machine. It is too bad that it is only that , though. When this machine wants to behave, to be fair, it plays very well. However, you will spend umpteen hours charging and recharging, charging and recharging, charging and recharging (etc.) what was and is touted to be this miracle battery it has within. If you dare to get about 1 hour of play time you are doing very well. This coming from someone that has sent the player back to Apple only to recieve a brand new one 3 times (yes, 3 times) and still it has the same problems. Look on Apple's website under support and then in discussions on the iPod and you will see that an incredible amount of people are having the same problems with theirs. Certainly enough for Apple to do something more than continue to advertise this product the way they do. If the ads had said &quot; You will only get about one hour of battery time with it&quot;, then I would be fine with that. At least I would have known what I was getting for such a large sum of money, instead of the frustrations I have now.
This did not work, I activated the traffic and went on I95 and got stuck in a 5 mile traffic backup. The radio stations all had the accident but the Traffickit was saying NO INCIDENTS ON THE ROUTE!!
Item was described as having a latency of 5-5-5-12. What I received had a latency of 5-5-5-18-2T and was not compatible with the modules I had in my PC.
The XtremeMac AirPlay FM Transmittter is only for really old iPods. They don't tell you this little nugget of information on the page. This device works with iPods that Apple considers obsolete. If you have a very old iPod, in mint condition, then this device will work for you and nothing made over the last five years. I tried to not assign a "star" in the rating system and I could not get this posted without putting something in the star system. If I had my way there would be "No stars" on this item.
I did a great deal of research approximately 2 years ago when I bought this printer, and at the time, I thought I'd made a good decision, especially considering I paid $320.00. I was getting it for my fianc&eacute;e's greeting card program, as she loves to design and print cards for special events in our families and at our church (birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, also flyers, business cards, address labels, etc.), and we wanted a true print to the edge printer and the RX620 was highly recommended by a lady at a greeting card forum (yes, they do exist').However, while it does print excellent photos and cards, it does so only when it wants to. Many sheets of expensive premium photo paper, greeting card stock and ink have been wasted over the past 2 years. Either the RX620 fails to print to the edge (which leaves an unsightly white strip along the edge of an otherwise professional looking greeting card or photo that has to be trimmed away). The RX620 also is very picky about when the print heads need to be cleaned, like halfway through printing what would have otherwise been a keeper photo or greeting card. One half looks very professional, while the second half looks like a budget printer printed it - washed out, banding, etc.As others stated, the musical ink cartridges does get tiring, but I can understand that if you really want quality results. However, having to run a print head cleaning after each cartridge install (as recommended by Epson) is a sure fire way to use ink more rapidly in the remaining tanks that are nowhere near empty (it has 6 cartridges).And as another reviewer, Amellia Camellia said, we are now getting an error message stating: "Service required - Parts inside your printer are near the end of their service life. See your printer documentation." The printer documentation is no help, and neither is the button in the error message that promises Online Support. The Online Support is no help whatsoever. And neither is Epson support, because they sent me an E-mail informing me to take it to an authorized Epson repair facility, but since it was out of warranty, to be aware that the cost of repair may be more than the purchase price of a new printer. Nice, huh? They would not even offer an apology, let alone a new discounted printer. I would be very distrustful of a company that manufactures a product to need repair within a specific time period. I never had that problem with my old HP PSC 950, and I miss it.Bottom line, stay away from this printer at all cost. I'm again in search of a great All-In-One, but may have to settle for a photo dedicated printer. But it will not be an Epson, as they seem to design their expensive printers to fail at a predetermined point to increase sales of their other printers. Needless to say, Epson will never again `grace' our household. Leonard
Broken in 2 weeks of use.No return offered.Wasted money.DO NOT BUY.I guess I had it sitting for too long before I actually used it.
it charges the ipod fine if you dont have a cover for it, and when used in combination with an FM transmitter produces an annoying buzz.
Buyer Beware! Beautiful sound capability, but the 3-CD drawer or tray broke after 24 calendar hours of use! The very fancy mechanism that pulls CD's in and out broke, and ate my CD! THERE IS NO TECH SUPPORT FROM PIONEER! You may be better off with a less fancy, single tray unit. From the other reviews, this is obviously a problem with the product line, not just a single lemon. PROCEED WITH CAUTION!
This drum goes VERY fast. Our office replaces 1 drum for every 2.5 toner cartridges for the HL5240 printer. So you're looking at getting maybe 18,000 prints per drum (even though it advertises 25,000). The price of a brand newBrother HL-5240 High-Speed Desktop Office Laser Printer, which comes with this drum and a toner cartridge, is actually almost the same price as buying the toner and drum separately. So anyone who needs a toner and drum at the same time should just buy the printer, since it's like getting a printer for free.
this is a major disaster. I cant believe this stuff just destroyed my table! the glue on the other hand works fine!
I am a student who wanted to try taking pictures with a digital camera. And so, I decided that buying a inexpensive product such at this camera would be worth my money. I, of course being a newbie, didn't know how horrible this camera would perform since I couldn't find any reviews or anything of the sort.Installing the software was easy but taking pictures were not. First off, just trying to open the battery cover is hard. Second, when you try to take a picture, it's very blurry and enlarges everything you see. None of the pictures I took were viewable. Third, there is practically no difference in high or low quality. They basically look the same, except that you get more picture space in low quality.I would recommend some other product besides this. It's not even good enough for a beginner.
This camera had some nice features like the ability to write to a network storage device, smart motion detection, etc. The recorded videos have their own codec so you can use it or d-vix. Some videos are unreadable and if you dig deep enough, d-link has a utility to make them readable.I upgraded the latest firmware 1.06, tried using the ability to write to a storage device and found it very hard to manage. Motion triggering is touchy but works once you set it up. The wireless caused 90% of my communication problems. Ran a wire and things were fine. Clock could not keep time for anything. Set USA EDT and it was fine and shortly after it feel back one hour. D-Link knows of this and the only solution was to use Atlantic time. It has all the right features and image is great but I have to vote thumbs down on this unit.One more thing, D-Link hard codes an IP address so if you try and factory reset remotely or of you happen to be using a different network addressing scheme, you're done. Why for the life of me they don't use DHCP by default is beyond me.
I've bought hundreds of Memorex CD-Rs over the past couple years, and I was always happy with the quality. However, they changed their product late last year, and the new ones just aren't of the same quality as the old ones.The new ones come in a purple shrink wrapped package. I never had one coaster with the old ones, but I've been getting quite a few bad ones while using these new Memorex CD-Rs. So much so that I'm no longer putting anything important on them. I'm just using them for music mixes and the like.I'd suggest finding another brand of CD-Rs. Which is what I've done. Because the quality just isn't there anymore. It's also twice as bad because the cost of these has gone up too!
Cables I got don't sit properly in a jack. Takes a great deal of finessing to get them to connect properly. Works fine when it rests in there well, but if I'm constantly doing this for a laptop, why bother? They're Cat6 so I didn't feel like going through the hassle of replacing. Had a similar experience with some BNC cables I got from them where the connectors were malformed and wouldn't fit the hardware at all.
Bought two.. one appears to be working ok, the other reads "low toner" as soon as you put it in, despite shaking it vigorously prior to insertion. It also prints terrible.. consistent w/ being low in toner. Second time this has happened to me.. but in the other case I hadn't tested both when I ordered two. The second one was bad, but it was too late to return it. Be sure to ck all of them if you order more than one cartridge.
Linksys [stinks]. Netgear is by far a better product. Not to mention their routers are made out of aluminum rather then plastic. If you want a serious PCMICA card get Orinoco PCMICA cards. They have better security and are just the best period.
When I bought this camera, I was rather impressed by its monster two inch screen. The menu is impressive, but badly animated. The movie-making feature is probably the best feature. The Casing is lightweight and nicely shaped. The shutter works at awesome speeds. The battery is everlasting.However, this "camera" fails to do one thing (which I think cameras should be able to do). And this is taking good pictures. I mean, for god's sake! Even my dad's cranky 4 year old 2.1 megapixel canon takes better pictures!!! I am considering going right back to the shop and trading it in for a canon. 4 years it has been since the first 2.0 megapixel digital cameras came out. And what has happened? They have got worse (Casio's at least). The pictures come out with really bad quality pixels. Sometimes the picture can come out really blurred. As for the two inch screen, its absolute rubbish. Canon has got much better screens. No offence to Casio, they make things that people usually want, but they just don't have a clue about making cameras. They should stick to making watches.So all in all guys, do your research, and make your own evaluations. I only wrote this to help you make the right choice (Canon). But from my point of view if you want to take good and high quality pictures, this camera is a no-goer.cheers, and good luck
I've got this filter as a free add-on for nikkor 35/1.8f lens. It can't handle any direct light, literally, any light (lamp, reflect from the lamp, etc). It has enormous reflects. Basically, it has the same optic properties as piece of regular glass. I wouldn't spend any penny on this item.
I got this player about a year and a half ago, used it mainly for travelling at first, then around the apartment instead of stereo (nice especially when you want to listen privately or not wake up neighbors). BUT, after fairly light use during this time, it now doesn't work....most of the time I'll pop in an mp3 cd, and it will 'choke', and display will read &quot;no disk&quot; error message. Sadly, this appears to be a common problem with this model (search the net and rio forums). So, until it happens, it's a great player for the money...but be aware, it's NOT a long-lasting player...moderate usage will get you 12-18 months, I think, and heavy usage, mmmmaybe a year.....me, I'm replacing with a Sony ;)If you do buy one, batteries in mp3 mode last about 10 hours in my experience, and only a few hours for normal cd's (2-4hrs). I used NiMH rechargables with no problem. ALso, there is a 'hack' on the web where you can update the firmware of this model with a version 2.10 which gives you more options....intended for the SP-100, I think.
If you want a cd player better spend a few extra bucks on a major namebrand product. I received this cd player yesterday and I'm returning it today. How bad could it be? Man, this is really a cheap and inferior product. The cd would skip frequently the track it was playing; there is a lot of static in the sound;it has low volume; and it has the cheapest construction in the world. You gotta be extremely careful when inserting a cd. The arm where the cd holder sits (i believe the lens runs along this part) will considerably move downwards to the slightest force. I agree with Bruce from NY. I don't want this cd player even for free. After returning this product I purchased a Sony cd player. Sure it was more expensive, but is working fine. Believe me, you'll regret purchasing this Memorex MD3020 cd player.
Looks great, worked great for the first day.... then everything on it broke except the volume. I couldn't get any of the buttons to work, etc. There is a 90 day limited warranty on it, but I'm not even going to waste my time to ship it, PLUS pay SDI to fix it.
Before buying this, go to the store and compare the sound of wood speakers to aluminim speakers or other close materials. If you are like me, you will never want aluminum or plastic speakers again. I thought maybe the technology had gotten good enough to where I would be impressed by an aluminum set of speakers, I was wrong. Sure, this thing is loaded with features for this price (probably the best featurewise), but do we buy a sound system more for features or for sound quality? My ear is very discerning, and I buy for quality 1st and then the features I absolutely require second. If I cannot get both, I just raise my budget until I can, because without both you mise will listen to your TV's regular sound or slowly build your audio system (start with 2 speakers, go to 4, etc...).I returned the HT-Q70 for lack of quality sound, missing midrange. It does not have that creamy sound that I like which seems to only come from wood or larger speakers.Featurewise it is fine, except for lacking some playable formats. I used to have an old Pioneer stereo with (2) $50 Radio shack speakers made of wood. I have to say that I would rather listen to stereo sound on that set then surround on this one. The "creaminess" and real-life sound was not there with these aluminimum speakers. You may like the sound of these speakers, but please go compare them to other materials.For $110 more you can get the Onkyo 790 which has wood (maybe synthetic wood?) speakers, and all the professional reviewers have given far far higher ratings to the Onkyo 790 for sound quality. The Onkyo has much larger speakers as well though, which is probably part of the reason. Also, Onkyo is one of the few that actually has enough confidence in their HTIB speakers to sell them as individual units. Check out the Onkyo 790 CNET review or go to any audio forum. Most audiophiles agree that the Onkyo 790 is one of the best bangs for your buck under $450, if not the best. I am looking for the Onkyo set at a retail store so I can hear it before buying them, but I am pretty sure that is what I will get instead of this.
I can't complain about the sound, but the product isn't very durable. About three years after pruchase and the flimsy faux leather covering has almost completely crumbled away, exposing the foam beneath.
Well, it didn't work for me after initial setup. Honda CRV is the worst possible cars for this remote to work: the radio has some deep housing around, plus it's on top, plus there is transmission's column-mounted selector lever covering the radio from the left. It worked only in total darkness, 2 o'clock mounted.Here comes the fix.It's infrared, so I stared looking for a LED, which is supposed to transmit the signal. Take any home TV remote and see how it works. You'll find some clear plastic, covering a LED, or LED with no cover coming out to send a signal. Basically, it's an invisible light, nothing more.I was surprised and shocked to find no LED visible anywhere on Pioneer CD-SR100. Since it didn't work for me and I'm too lazy to ship it back, I've decided to open the unit to see what's inside. It wasn't really hard, actually. You start from the bottom, where Pioneer logo is, carefully using a small flat screwdriver, and quickly have the unit in two peaces. This is when you'll see the LEDs, two of them, hidden inside right behind that Pioneer logo. There is a tiny hole of a hair size which, according to minds of Pioneer engineers, is big enough for the signal to come out. I don't want to use any other words here, but I totally disagree with Pioneer on their idea.To continue, you have to remove the volume control board. It's attached with 4 small screws. After that, I took a drill, a 1/8 drill bit and just drilled a hole near that LED, which was closest to my head unit on 2 o'clock position. That's it. I even trimmed the volume board with scissors to open up the LED even more and pushed its head to the new hole. You can assemble the unit back after that.And now it WORKS! It works at 2 o'clock, at 6, at 10, at darkness, at sun - it just works. Once again, don't want to comment Pioneer's engineers. People, finalizing the design of this unit should be fired. Actually, the soldering of the board was so-so, it's on very cheap side, has 4-5 parts on the board, and for the money the unit is too overpriced.You're loosing you warranty after doing what I did, I bet, but for me the only way before was just to throw the unit away, so I don't care.Thanks.
Hey, I have a very bad experince with my new Seagate 60GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive. It takes aroung 8-10 mins to transfer 700MB of data.. I have used couple of other HD before and that was really very good. Those HDs took less then 2 mins to tranfer the data having size more than 1 GB. I do not recomment this HDs. Even I feel like I did a mistake by buying Seagate Portable External HD. I thought that Seagate would be good. But :(.Even size of HD is also big. Its not so easy to carry. I need a bag (Laptop bag or anytg like that) to carry this HD.
I just received my speakers. And although it is cute the sound is not that good and I wanted something that would charge my ipod. This will, but it has to be hooked to your computer docking cord. I don't know about you, but I don't take my home computer on a trip. I was under the impression that this would charge my ipod when it was just plugged into the wall. I am very disappointed.
Absolutely loved this when we bought it and took it on a trip to Disney World at Christmas. Packed it up when we got home and took it out again for a trip in April. Now the screen won't light after an initial 1 second blip at start up. From an angle in the sunlight you can see the image is there the LCD no longer illuminates. Called Polaroid Customer service. It only has a 3 month warrentee. So for $110 they swap a refurbished one for me. What a rip off! Doen't anyone stand behind their products anymore?
I don't have any web link for this product for technical support or firmware upgrade.The dark mode doesn't work and the battery last maximum one hour with the display on.Also the date and time is reseting after switch off.Any suggestion?Thanks a lot.Nicolai
Was very disappointed. It was broken right out of the bag. Plug will not stay secured to the outlet socket...so there is no electrical connection to charge my device.
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.
My pair of etymotic stopped functioning after 13 months. Coincidentally Etymotics warranty period is for 1 year after purchase....Why is this the case when companies such as Monster provide a 3 year warranty? I contacted Etymotic hoping they would at least repair my earphones and they suggested I buy a new pair...I'm not going to buy another pair and I am staying away from Etymotic.
Viewsonic seems to have a serious quality control problem. Bought 2 for a great price, one wouldn't work at all. Returned it, and the next one they sent was in a scotch-taped together box. It obviously didn't work properly either, so sent it back. Kept one, nice tv, but now about half the time when you turn it on, nothing happens, have to unplug it and the plug it back in. So it's going back, too.And by the way, the fact that other remotes won't learn View Sonic's remote is a HUGH problem (just ask my wife)
very bad quality, the plastic melted in two days due to the heat from my laptop. do not spend your money on this one.
Totally unreliable -- save your money. First pair lasted six weeks before all I got was "check antenna." Second pair lasted three weeks. This item is clearly flawed. Wish I had read the reviews before I paid good money for these.
The tech data section says it can play VCD, actually NO!
I didn't by it here but from ebay. It was new and was ok at first. Now, less then 6 months old the wow and flutter is driving me crazy. It's got to go. Looking to buy a good one this time. This isn't worth a dollar in a garage sale.
In the second picture it clearly shows that you are able to unzip a compartment and flip it open to access your laptop. This is not the case. You have to pull your laptop out to use it. Other than that the case is fine but that is the main reason I purchased it.
I was excited to use this during runs. The reception intermittently fuzzes as I run. The headphones are the antenna; so I surprised when it seemed worse when I used the ones that came with the radio. The fuzzes are frustrating, but sometimes they aren't so bad. The stations I am listening to are local stations. I'm going to keep the radio, but I really wish my favorite stations came in consistently better.
Like many other uses, I have had nothing but problems with this scanner. The first one I had the bulb burned out after just 2 months. Although under warantee instead of just shipping me a new bulb (they are easy to access for replacement) Microtek insisted I ship the entire scanner to them for fixing at my cost. On my second bulb now, it only lasted about 6 months, this time with me always turning the scanner off when not in use. Replacement is more expensive than the scanner itself when out of warantee, and customer service leaves a LOT to be desired. If there was a source to purchase replacement bulbs I would recommend this scanner, when working it's a nice product. Since I can't locate replacement bulbs I would never purchase this scanner again, or any other product from Microtek, due to their horrible customer service.
My opinion of TDK burners are that they are awesome. I bought my own 40x and used it on my Dell. It would not load any type of disc I put into it (all settings/jumpers were correct). I have installed numerous cd drives before, and so I decided to return it and get another 40x burner. Same thing happened (DOA). I upgraded the firmware and software, but no luck still. I returned this second one and got the TDK 48x burner, and it works like a dream! Ran properly from the start. MY ADVICE: Just get the 48x burner and hopefully avoid the bad batch of 40x burners I got.
We bought these and loved them but they stopped working after just 5 months. we live overseas so not much we can do, tried to have them fixed but no one seems able to so we will have to buy a new pair, and will not buy same brand this time.
Save your money. This lock is completely worthless. My daughter got one for her notebook, which she took to college; within a week, the lock decided to change the combo on it's own. Short of trying all 10000 possible combinations, she's stuck - we're cutting it off with a bolt cutter and then I'll work on getting rid of the combination dingleberry when she gets it home. My son purchased a lock which used a key several years ago - and had no problems. There may be good combination locks for notebooks, but this Targus one isn't it.
This filter could produce very big yellow circles in direct or close to direct lights. It ruins many of my pictures already. Don't buy this. You should spend more on a filter.
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.Now, since this experience, i've learned the following; (haven't tried yet, other's have and said it works)Here is how to solve problem;Cartridge Out Override can only be enabled from the printer's control panel menu.1. From the main menu, press (RIGHT ARROW) to System Setup and press (SELECT).2. Press (RIGHT ARROW)to Print Quality and press (SELECT).3. Press (RIGHT ARROW) to Replace supplies and press (SELECT).4. Press (RIGHT ARROW) to Override Out and press (SELECT).5. Press (SELECT).If Stop at out is selected, the printer will stop printing when a cartridge reaches the recommended replacement point. If Override out is selected, the printer will continue printing when a cartridge reaches the recommended replacement point. The factory default setting is Stop at out.I have to say, I got this remedy on another website. I spent over an hour on the phone with HP and they did not give me this solution. They did give me an override solution that they told me would stop working after 2 weeks. (not sure what that was all about)It's a shame that HP can't just charge what the printers are worth and let us pay for the toner that we USE.
This is a very cheap product in several meanings of the word.Its female connector is very flimsy: a bare layer of metal, definitely not the product depicted on the web page.Its male end is pretty hard to fit into my Sony laptop's iLink slot.I can't download my videos from my camera with this: whether that is the failure of this hardware is a question yet unanswered, though I would't be surprised.Since this piece costs $0.01, sending it back is not an option.You may want to do yourself a favor and buy something for a few more bucks that has quality.
I purchased a WPC11 Wireless card and a WAP11 Access point, both by Linksys. The Access point is easy to use, and traditionally I really like Linksys products - BUT - Neither of these products works well with WinME. There is a problem with the Linksys installer that causes rundll32 crashes during installation. You must contact Linksys support and they must email the corrected drivers to you. Unfortunately, If you already have a failed installation, it can be very difficult to get the install to work. This applies to BOTH the Wireless Cards and the Access Point. When installing, you MUST give the full path to the drivers for Win9x and if asked for a ncdprn****.sys, skip that file. NONE of this is documented on the Linksys support site NOR knowledge base. Once running, the Access point works well and is easy to use. However, I strongly recommend the Lucent Orinoco Wireless cards as they have MUCH better range. Also, look at the DLINK Wireless gear - I have not tried it, but they have good reviews.
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.
If you want a hub to provide a great light show, this is the one. It works, but after one day I bought the Kensington Dome hub--much more useful and better designed.
If you're a gamer, or you use your computer on the net and need a constant connection, this router is not for you. It literally locks on me about five times a day. I have to get up, unplug the router, wait about thirty seconds, then plug it back in. Sometimes that fixes it, sometimes I have to restart my computer as well. My good friend is a network technician, and even he couldn't figure out why it was doing it. The router itself is about nine feet from me, with no obstructions and the antennas straight up and down, and my connection fluctuates from extremely poor to good. I can take my laptop right now, put it three inches away from the antennas, and the signal would not get any better. It's not my computer, because it works great on other wireless networks, just not ones that use this particular router as an access point. STAY AWAY!!
My new Sansa has made me appreciate my Koss "The Plug" all the more, for finally demonstrating the fidelity I gain by listening with them. Sounds I could never hear on cheap earbuds, I can hear with them. For example, the high pitched, squelchy system noises that my new Sansa generates at random but frequent intervals. Tried it with some crappy earbuds--couldn't hear those awful sounds (couldn't hear much else, either...). Ah, but with my Plugs, there they are. Harping along with Kate Rusby and her delicate melodies, standing out even between the beats in loud, thumping electronica. I have tried and failed to ignore these noises, but if you're content with the bundled earbuds, this player might be fine for you.But I have other issues too. None so bad as the system noises with my earbuds of choice, but collectively I think they will probably lead to my returning this product.There are two different settings for max volume, and top one is only barely adequate. This is with my Plugs--poor man's in ear isolators, and much more efficient at converting a watt into a thump than regular earbuds--and with regular earbuds the max max volume is totally inadequate. Not that I want to blow my ears out, but there are just a few songs that I must listen to at full bore.The user interface has some annoying niggles. If I am in the main menu, I have to press the power button to go back to the now playing screen, but if I am in the context menu, it is the back button that takes me back to now playing. This is obnoxious. It takes far more button presses than it should to rate a song, which requires too much attention that should be diverted to say, my job, or riding my bicycle. And if it is in random play, I cannot go back later at a better time to rate the song (which is how I remember songs I've never heard but like), because the random play is random both forwards _and backwards_. Annoying. I'm no fan of iPods' but I believe with them, you just press in on the center button a couple of times, roll the wheel to your desired rating, and then one more press on the center to lock it in. Mucho mas grande. Also, after the screen dims, any button pressed only restores the backlight, and so it is generally necessary to press a button twice to do anything. This fact exacerbates the buttons' poor tactile feedback into a worse isue than it should be. And sometimes playing an album's songs results in one song playing twice and one not being played at all.The player has crashed on me. Upon unplugging from the computer in MTP mode, it refused to switch back to the player. It actually flickered between the menu screen and the usb connection screen, and I was able to navigate to the settings, change the usb mode to MSC, and restart the player by plugging it into my computer and unplugging (as normally happens in MSC mode). It also crashes if I get punchy and push any buttons during the three seconds in which it is hung up right after rating a song.Pluses: I'm not recommending this product, unless you believe my issues won't bother you. But if they don't, the screen is very nice, large and well backlit, and I enjoy the tactile feel and speed and accuracy of the scroll wheel, much like the first generation iPods, before they went to electrostatic wheels. The case is very attractive and feels durable, battery life is good, and the price is certainly right. But the musical contributions it makes are most unwelcome!!
great price, great brand, but unfortunately i got a lemon. loading the music was easy, but after one day of use, it froze in the start-up screen. it may be a good product, but mine was a lemon.
I purchased this item after reading all the glowing reviews, unfortunately for me I missed the review that was posted a while back in which the poster stated that it does not work with AT&T U-Verse. Indeed, this is correct. I found out the tough way. Too bad, I had high hopes for it. It worked just three times out of many, many attempts pushing buttons on the remote. So if you have U-Verse, stay away from this!
It's a shame that you can't just buy a good product from areputable company and have it work for several years. We hada problem with this TV the 2nd month we had it. Would Not Turnon. Got it fixed (but it was hassle) under warranty, done.Now a year later, it's doing the same exact thing. Won't turnon. Now i have to hassle with calling Samsung once again andI can't watch the TV i paid a lot of money for. I'm happy withthe other Samsung Products I own, but i'm NEVER buying anotherSamsung TV, this is terrible. Don't these things pass inspection?
I am looking to buy a MP3-CD capable boombox with good sound. I lastbought a CD boombox in 1995. At that time the one that sounded thebest to me was a JVC, so I lookead at this one first. I have learnedthat I rarely put in more than one CD, so multi-changers are unneededcomplexity as far as I'm concerned. The first thing I noticed is that when you open the CD tray, it completely blocks your view of every button! What idiot thought that up? The second thing was the incredibly gaudy display. I like having the artist & title displayed, but I HATE the insanely bright moving displays. I wish the Japanese would figure out that grownups buy this stuff, not just preteens. The unit sounded great, but after I looked at the manual and realized you can't turn off the frequency/volume graphical displays, leaving the artist/title info, I had to pass on the item. Not only that, but the speakers don't attach anymore. Sheesh.
First of all, I use these SDHC cards with a Canon DSLR - pictures and 720/1080 video.I own a Transcend 8GB SDHC class 10 and a Sandisk Extreme III 4GB class 6 prior to this purchasing this 4GB Transc. Class 6 SDHC card.I owned the sandisk extreme way before the transcend cards and it's worked out perfectly.I purchased the 8GB transcend a few weeks ago because it was a class 10 for around $17 (not the best deal but I needed more memory). And it's worked out alright and I haven't really noticed a difference between the transcend cards and the sandisk. But after purchasing this 4GB card, and trying to use it to capture HD video, I've realized how much better the sandisk card is. The transcend cards are perfectly fine for use with taking pictures but my SLR keeps stopping the video because the Transcend cards can't write fast enough.The sandisk a 20mbps read/write speed and I think that is pretty accurate of the actual read/write speed.The transcend 8GB, on the card, says 20mbps but it's no where near that.. there is a forum on slickdeals talking all about how the card is actually 10 or 12. (which is where I was referred from)Now the transcend 4GB is only a class 6 so it's definitely much slower and I can definitely tell it's slower in actual practice. The only reason I purchased it was because I was told the class 6 cards are fine for use with HD video recording. I think that's probably true, but only with better brands, like Sandisk.Pros: lots of space for cheapCons: not as truthful about the actual read/write speedsA lot slower than my other SDHC brandsAll that said, I'll probably keep buying transcend cards for use with taking photos (not video) because I've never had a problem with them in that area. But my next few SDHC cards will be sandisk class 6 or higher because the transcend Class 10 cards aren't even fast enough for recording HD video on my DSLR.Transcend 4 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS4GSDHC6
I wanted a dongle 1394 card because I have a wireless card, but this product was terrible. The dongle did not release properly from the card, and as a result the dongle and card became damaged. Also could not get my W2K computer to properly recognize my iPod through this device. Had no problem on my desktop. Don't buy this unless you are a glutton for punishment.
Bought this battery to replace the original which no longer held a charge. This battery is not much better than the battery I've had for years. I charged it as instructed but it does not hold a charge for very long. I would not recommend this battery as it is not an original v-tech battery and it does not hold a charge for much longer than my old battery.
We bought one of these on a road trip and used it for maybe 20 hours at most in the car. We even took it out of the car when we left to keep it from getting too hot. Once we got home it was used only occasionally as a DVD player for our bedroom TV. It was not moved or exposed to less than ideal conditions (as it would have been in a car). It really was treated like a baby, but it just stopped working after only 10 months. Warranty in the US is only 90 days so it's a total loss. I would recommend trying another brand.
I dislike netgear for several problems:1. It doesn't allow me to access yahoo or hotmail for weird reason.2. Bad customer service.3. Hard to configure.
One of the reasons I chose this model from the reviews in MacWorld was that everywhere I looked indicated that Dantz Retrospect for Macs came with the drive. It does not. NO software for Macs comes with it.Iomega customer service said they are not responsible for the ads Amazon, MacWorld and others are running. Retrospect does not come with it and they will do nothing about it. BUT another reviewer here said he got Retrospect, though he seemed to have trouble with it on this drive.Very disappointed in Iomega. Someone gave those specs to Amazon and other sellers. BEWARE
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.
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
I bealive what the people write about this product so I tried and it doesnt work. My ipod have the same scratches, but a little little little bit less the only things that really change is that is more shine or bright. I tried it on a cellphone and nothing change.
Though it says it wasFujifilm Fujichrome Velvia RVP 100 Color Slide Film, ISO 100, 120 Size, 5 Pack, Transparency, U.S.A.it wasn't really slide film, just regular 120 color film
i wanted this for ever and when i got it i took it out of the box.I listened to it for around 4 hours. then i walked away. i came back 3 days later and it doesnt work! i have changed the batteries and still nothing.
I purchased the first alert 2.4 ghz black &amp; white wireless camera survellence system, bought an extra camera. Please save your money, they say it has nightvision, all I see is the night! It's so picky with the antennas that it reminded me of rabbit ears on a t.v. and there are lines that go throughout the screen, it's not clear. It does ok, in daylight but forget nite time. It isn't weather resistent either, I bought mine through HSN and they wouldnt take it back because it was past 60days, I bought it in winter and didn't try it out right away.
I just picked up the VS3121 set, thinking the $20 after rebate was a great deal. I wish I'd seen these reviews first. All I had to do is plug in the subwoofer (satellites still neatly wrapped in plastic). The hiss was not something I could live with. I'll be returning the set. I think it damages a company's reputation to release a product with that kind of defect.
If you are only concerned about the top 80% of the TV it looks good...even great but when the ESPN banner comes across the bottom it looks as if the stats are on a roller coaster. Samsung rep came out and said it was in spec??? Amazon is returning w/o cost....read other comments on eagle delivery there right on. Note: I own a 50" SAMSUNG DLP for 2 1/2 years and it is great....someone just dropped the ball on this model.
Loved the design elements, and the wrap-around aspect works well, fits ergonomically. Great earphones for about three-six months. But I ultimately can't recommend these earphones, or Sennheiser in general, because of an utter LACK or durability.Owned two pairs, bought one for myself (this model) and my wife (the twist to fit ear buds) at roughly the same time, and both basically came apart in our hands. The cord on the PMX70 headphone just disintegrated, first with the plastic casing pulled off and then days later, snapped clean from the headphones. The MX75 ear buds just came apart in my hands.I've owned multiple iPods, have untold number of the prototypical "white ear buds," and wanted something different. Ironically, I've now spent $80+ on items that fell apart, while those white ear buds still work just fine. How hard is it to design good earphones?
every other time I try to use this headset, it becomes possessed. It won't turn off, it won't respond to anything, and it won't connect to anything... it's a real pain and there's no way to reset the thing. I have to wait for the battery to run out when it's on standby which takes days.
I have tried this with several devices and in most cases the device is not found or is found but not recoginized as a valid known USB device. If I use a standard (non-universal) cable with several of these devices on the same computer they work as expected for 2-way file transfers. I purchased this to provide a flexible way to connect various USB devices to Windows PCs including cell phones, MP3 players, and cameras but I have found that it although it causes the device to light up or the PC to see a generic USB device - I have yet to see it actually work while if I unplug this cable and use a corresponding standard USB cable with the same device and machine - without rebooting or changing anything it works. It appears that the cable itself is NOT thick enough to provide enough EMF shielding for USB to work correctly. In short, unless you only care about the looks and packaging - don't buy this!
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
I've had the same problem others have reported with clogged printer heads and paper jams. Very often, paper feeds through several sheets at a time, which may or may not cause the printer to jam. If it does jam, once you clear it out, it still thinks it's jammed.I've also had problems if the printer sat for a few days: some colors wouldn't print, or there were faint lines in the text. The cleaning cycle eventually fixes the problem, but I've had to run it some 5 times to get decent output, and the cleaning cycle eats up ink.This was only my second printer. My previous was an Epson 640 that was pretty good, though Epson had to replace it once shortly after purchase due to an unfixable paper jam. After a couple of years though, the printer heads clogged for good, and cleaning would not help. However the print quality had been decent, so I replaced it with the 820. I expected an improvement over the 640, or at least the same level of performance: boy, was I wrong.I'm interested in good photo output, and I'll put up with some level of problems in other areas to get it, but the 820 is not worth the headaches. I'm keeping my Epson 1200 Scanner, but I'm replacing the printer with the Canon S520.
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!
I play executive courses in Florida and many of these are located in housing developments. Flags are frequently in front of houses and or trees. It is difficult to obtain the correct yardage for these holes. There also is very little support on how to align on the target whether it is the flag, flag pole, front of green, etc. My iGolf GPS unit is much more useful.
010-10618-00 for StreetPilot c310 c320 c330 c340.010-10747-04 for StreetPilot c510 c530 c550 c580.010-10723-00 for StreetPilot i2/3/5 and all Nuvi.GPS may charge via USB. It's slower, but save $! :-Deal
I couldn't tell whether the phones were any good because the housing made the headphones sound like I was listening inside a cardboard box. Hollow, terrible sound. I don't mean terrible compared to top quality headphones, I mean terrible compared to what you get with your average Walkman!
I purchased this item about 2 years ago and put it on the shelf with the wave set. The system has only been used in moderation since only play cd's on the weekends and not always then. Up until yesterday the multi-changer worked fine as you would expect since it hasn't been overused and I have taken care with it. Then, for no apparent reason, the multi-changer refused to read the discs and reported "disc error" on the screen.The main unit played CDs fine but then three multi-changer slots would not read the same disc that played on the main unit so clearly the disc was not at fault. I called customer service at Bose and was told that the multi-changer was malfunctioning and it would cost $75 plus tax and shipping to repair it since the one year warranty had expired.I guess this is fair, but considering how BOSE hypes their products in the media, one would expect this product to last somewhat longer that 2 years for the price of $249.I would be interested in knowing if other buyers of the multi-changer have had problems with this product after only a relatively short time. Normally I would expect a multi-changer to last a minimum of 5 years or more without a problem. Two years of service means I paid $125 per year which seems a very high price for this option.Bose Wave music system multi-CD changer, Platinum White
I've now tried the device on two different WinXP based systems, with the same results. Out of the box, the device would not recognize most SCSI devices I attached to it, and once I changed the config of the various addresses to not use the default, the device drivers supplied with the device cause a kernel panic in XP the instant anything is attached to it.You can't get at the config without attaching a device, when you do, you get a kernel panic, and you can't reset the config any other way.It's basically a brick now, and emails to the company concerning drivers that don't crash or other methods of resetting the config have gone unanswered.
These speaker if you could call them speakers BLOW and I dont mean that in a positive way! They are cheaply made but cost a fortune the sound SUCKS and the woopdidoo lights burn out!! SAVE YOUR MONEY and run from this product....Don
The black print head constantly clogs. If I haven't printed in a day or two I must clean the head or my printout will soon run out of black ink. I'm not sure how much ink is wasted in this cleaning process, but clearly this is not a defect I expected from a Canon printer. I bought the i550 because I like Canon ink cartridge prices - a major cost often overlooked by buyers. Other than this major exception, the print quality is great and the price was good. Would I buy another Canon printer? Absolutely! Following the cleaning the print quality is very good.
This product does not fit a canon sd750. It was stated somewhere throughout the page, but it absolutely doesn't fit the 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
the only thing i know is a major problem is the remotes with these units are no good!!!! and you can't get a replacement, I have been waiting for it since February..another downfall, is there customer service sucks.. they do not follow up on anything!!! and its also outsourced to another country.. customer service tells you stuff and never follows through.. I have also another dvd recorder(RCA) that has been trouble since we had it!!! no good
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.
Got this fo the nikon coolpix - but ended up buying another one a few days later. This one is not worth the money - it is very cheap looking and flimsy.
This lock is the worst lock ever made, the lock resets itself so you cannot unlock it. To remove the lock you have to cut the wire (super easy) and saw the lock off. In the process damaging my computer. This product should be taken off the market.
I had high hopes for this scanner but after 1 1/2 months it is getting returned. It worked fine at first but then I began to get error messages when I'd try to scan something. I reinstalled all the software and made sure I used the cable that came with the device (I had been using a longer cable I had due to lack of space near my computer). That seemed to solve the problem but then last week I began getting error messages again. It's barely been used so back it goes.
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.
This product only worked when you wiggled it. I would not purchase again. Would have been nice had it worked.
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 money.Replacement parts used to be provided by Tocad USA 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.Right now with Gorilla Glue, I'm glueing back together the broken head parts from my last U6000 hoping that I can get a little more bang out of my wasted buck...
This scope has a very small view. Not worth the price. I won't even give it as a present. Junk!
Received a refilled cartridge in a generic box, not the "Original HP LaserJet Black Print Cartridge in Retail Packaging" as advertised. I guess the price was way too low to be HP original, but I assumed that anything advertised on Amazon would be legit. (HP does not sell refilled cartridges.)I'm too lazy to ship it back, so I'll install it and start using it.Amazon should pressure the seller (Target, I believe) to be honest with it's product descriptions. Simply say, "Refilled Cartridge" and don't show HP's original box.
I purchased a Transcend 8GB Class 6 SDHC card in February for use in my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 camera. I wanted a memory card that was appropriate for still photos as well as a limited amount of video. This card appeared to have very good reviews from a variety of sources. I formatted the card in the camera and took several sample photos, all of which looked great. I then took the camera and card to Africa on a safari trip. Three days and 350 photos into the safari, the card failed completely. While shooting a photo, the camera flashed a write error message and ceased to function. I turned the camera off and then turned it on again. This time, a message on the camera's LCD screen said to reinsert the card. I turned the camera off, took the card out and reinserted it. When I turned the camera back on, I got a message to insert the card, even though the card had already been reinserted. I went through the entire off-on process again 3 more times but kept getting the same message to insert the card. I gave up and used a 2GB Panasonic SD card I took as a back-up and it worked fine for the rest of the trip.When I got home, I tried to view the data on my Transcend card in 4 different card readers and none of them recognized that the card had been inserted. It was as if the card didn't exist. After unsuccessfully trying to recover my pictures with the help of a Transcend U.S. technical support person (who was very accessible and willing to help), I finally sent the card to Transcend for possible data recovery by their technicians in Taiwan. To Transcend's credit, they did not hesitate to offer to ship my card to Taiwan in an effort to recover my pictures, and they do not charge for their data recovery service. However, they said it would take up to 3 months before I would get anything back from them and, of course, there was no guaranty that any of my pictures would be recoverable.I have no idea if the failure rate of Transcend cards is more or less than other brands but, be forewarned, these cards do fail. In fact, the exact same problem with the exact same SD card was experienced by another person on our safari. Fortunately, when he got home he was able to recover about 70% of his pictures (but none of his video) using his computer and data recovery software.Needless to say, I am sick over the possible loss of photos that I will probably never be able to replicate. Lesson learned: if you are going on an extended trip, always take back-up memory cards and always take a portable drive or computer in order to frequently download photos/videos from your camera.
Purchased this headset a few months ago, and the mic went within 60 days. The store I bought it from was really good but could only exchange the item for the same thing. I thought maybe I got a bum set. Within 3 weeks, the mic went on the second set.!! An absolute piece of garbage. My logitech headset far FAR exceeds the quality of this set. Dont waste your time or money on these!!!
I have ordered the same exact charger before from this company, and it was excellent. Only reason I had to order a new one was because I left the other at a friend's house, and I wouldn't be seeing them until we went back to college since they are studying abroad this summer.I figured I would purchase the same charger from this company again since the first one was excellent. It wouldn't hurt to have a spare one, right? Well I was definitely wrong. It did hurt.This charger is completely different than the one that I had received before. The adapter portion of this charger look completely different. The charger I received before said replacement charger, and looked like it was made out of really cheap plastic. This charger is a LITEON charger, an official ACER charger. I'm kind of shocked since this is an official ACER product (or at least that's what the label says). This charger stopped working two weeks after its purchase, and the only thing I've gotten out of it, is a patch of burnt carpet and patch of newly (but painfully) grown in skin on my left hand.After two weeks of occasionally using this charger (only using it to charge my laptop, which is about an hour to two hours every three days since I use my desktop most of the time) it began to spark after having it plugged in the wall for 20 minutes. I've never had any problems with this wall plug before, and the charger was the only thing being plugged into this socket. We have checked the socket thoroughly after this incident, and nothing is wrong with it. This resulted in a small fire on our carpet. Not only did a small section of our carpet get burned, but I burnt my hand after picking up the adapter to unplug it. Yeah, I know it's pretty stupid to pick up an adapter after seeing the sparks coming from burnt my floor, but still, a charger shouldn't get to that point.It's quite unfortunate that I have to write this review and rate this product so low. If it was based off of the first charger I received, this product would get rated five stars because it worked so well. I wish that were the case though, but it's not. This new charger I received was just plain disappointing.
this subwoofer is weak, very weak. My computer subwoofer did a better job than this. When the bass was heavy, the subwoofer cannot handle the bass, the air blow out from the subwoofer make noise rather than giving a solid bass, abd it ruin everything.
The company that sold it to me is fine, but the actual product is terrible. It only worked on certain computers (I used it on a school laptop and a personal laptop, both were XP) and even then, if it was moved or nudged slightly, it'd stop working. I had to wiggle it around and use only certain USB ports on my laptop to make it work, and even then 90% of the time it didn't. And, no matter what computer I tried it on, it took a couple of HOURS to transfer songs and charge my 1 gb shuffle. Just don't buy this. Please.
I wanted to like this device. Really. I spent a great deal of time looking at the reviews before I got it.Whats good: battery life, cute, great screen and audio.Whats bad: All functionality is essentially only halfway there...You like IM? GREAT, I hope you like Yahoo or GoogleTalk, because AIM isnt there.You like Skype? GREAT, the sound quality is there. Unfortunately, the "manage my account" button doesnt work and the Skype caller ID functionality doesnt work. Sony tech support is unhelpful.You like the Web? Yup! Mylo's got a browser... At WiFi speeds it should be pretty zippy.... Unfortunately, it isnt. It also doesnt render most pages very well at all. Oh.... and if you go answer an IM while browsing, realize that you have to leave the browser app.... So, you will have to reload your page if you want to browse some more.You like Open source? It is built on Linux, Sadly, it is incredibly closed.. There are some "hacks" but the community doesnt really seem to be trying to build anything for it and there certainly arent dev kits from sony...It has a real pretty screen. The sound quality is good. It is quite possible that as a media player it isnt bad. So, if you want a media player with mediocre and limited skype/yahoo/web functionality -- this is your box. I wanted it to be the device for me. Now I will just be returning it :-(. The fact that nothing seemed to work as it should was a big deal to me.
This device went through 3 sets of batteries in aprox. 3 months time (there are 4 AAA batteries required to run this device), each month draining the batteries, until in month 4 the device stopped working. I would not recommend this device from GE to anyone, GE has "cheeped out" and built the lowest cost/quality device that they can ship.
Was delivered in time and the price is very affordable. But I have trouble getting robust connections often, seems like some kind of a loose contact for the keybord hook up. Its hard to highly recommend.
Look at other brands, mine broke only 2 months after the 1-yr warranty expired. No physical damage, simply stopped working, and after an hour with Linksys tech support was told that I had a broken router, but was out of luck because it was more than a year old. Tech support also wouldn't let me talk to any managers. Lasting only 14 months is very weak, my advise is choose another brand.
This hard drive is ok but not great. I had to return my piece due to some problem with drive enclosure and scratches on top of it. I still planned to keep it but this drive was slower than my other Maxtor 4mini drive which had 8MB buffer as supposed to 2MB buffer on this one. The write on Maxtor was much faster. I had to return this item and got my 2nd Maxtor.
I purchased this player back in 2005 because it seemed to be a great choice for a compact economical DVD player. Well, it started displaying bizarre symptoms in Jan of 2006, Pixel problems, lock ups, motor noise..etc. I have owned 2 toshiba players in the past and the quality was top-notch. This player is a piece of junk. I called Toshiba to see what they will do for me?Stay away!!
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.
It is very slow and has flare, particularly when using flash. I sacrifice the zomm and use 35-70 f2.8 instead.
I've had this camera for nearly a year now. I was initially impressed with the quality of outdoor shots and really close-up portraits. It has this uncanny habit of darkening the background, but giving beautiful fleshtones and super clarity. The macro feature are also pretty cool, and I got some creepy closeup photos of some brown recluse spiders that we ran across in our basement. on the other hand, low-lighting shots are a real pain, and the only way I can get nice crisp images is to turn the flash off, leave the shutter open for a bit, and hope nothing moves during capture.My main reason for purchasing was that I had owned an Olympus point-and-shoot for several years that ran like a tank, and this thing had so many manual features for the price. I loved my little olympus point-and-shoot (still have it, in fact). Unfortunately, my biggest complaint is that this Digital Olympus has killed 1 XD 1Gb memory card, and is now giving me the same errors with a new Fuji card that I just bought. The Olympus XD card is now totally unusable, and unreadable by anything. My new Fuji XD card is still working (for now) but the camera gives me sporadic errors at times (like trying to force me to reformat over images on the card). I had heard that only unloading from the camera (not a USB reader) can help these problems, but with the new Fuji card I am still getting the errors.The software that comes with the camera is absolutely horrible...locks up all the time, and is extremely slow to process anything.I emailed Olympus and they are saying that I can send it in for repair. May have to Ebay this thing if/when I get it back. XD cards are too expensive to have to replace every six months.Do your homework and decide if the extra savings are really worth the potential problems when considering this one.
Maybe I just have incredibly small ears, but these are probably the worst headphones I have ever bought. Not only did the sound quality suck, but they were so large they constantly fell off my ears. When they did stay on, they caused quite a bit of pain behind my ear lobe. I also found that they unplugged from my Ipod a lot, and can get a lot of static. I'm not sure what they mean by "non slip design," but I consider constantly falling out of ears slipping. Don't waste your time or your money.
While the ShowStopper is a great unit, it was announced a couple of weeks ago that the "lifetime" data service is being dropped on 7/31. Surely the seller knows this so is being dishonest listing it. After 7/31 this will be less functional than a VCR. You can set it to record for X hours from now, but you won't be able to schedule recordings.There are folks working on hacks to allow the unit to continue to fully function, but these hacks are quite complicated, especially for a dial-up only model such as this.Do not buy.
I have used this set for about three weeks and will be buying a new headset. Most of my phone conversations now have the person asking me to repeat what I said numerous times. I thought purchasing a more expensive headset would work out better than the previous ones I have owned, However I will go back to the under $10 sets, They all worked fine and lasted for about six months. Usually breaking by the headpeice. I would not recommend this headset to anyone who uses a phone a lot.
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.
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.
This is a different type of format than normal SD cards. Beware. I have one and I can only use it in the little usb drive that came with it, because none of my (many) devices that use SD cards can work with this format. I'm sure it has some advantages and represents and future, but it's surely not very useful now, at least to me. It DOES work great in the little reader that came with it, but if I wanted another USB drive, I'd just buy one, not a SD disk I can only use in it's own proprietary USB drive.There are plenty of 4 gig normal SD cards out there now that are NOT this SDHC format, so unless you know you want this new, improved format for some reason, you'll want to pick one of the others. I'm not sure any are sold here on Amazon, though, which is too bad. With the other 4 gig SD cards, you can still have a problem with drives and cameras that can't handle the 4 gigs, but you are a lot more likely to have that work than with this model. I have many SD devices and various drives, and this works with NONE of them except the one that comes with it.
Amazon offers these products separately for about $32. Buy them in a single box? 40% more.
I have never reviewed a product on amazon before, but this piece of junk has caused me so much frustration that I am moved to vent it online. Every few weeks it just stops printing, and I have to uninstall the thing and reinstall it. On top of that, it frequently asks me to align the cartriges, but whatever mechanism it uses to align the cartriges is broken. The kicker is that it won't let me print anything until I go through the motions of printing an alignment page, running it through the document feeder, and waiting while the machine makes all sorts of noises and flashes that the alignment page can't be detected. I hate this printer so much, and it is so poorly designed, that I don't think I will be able to stomach buying another HP product for a long time. Stay away - far away.
I absolutely loved my Casio Exilim EX-Z750 camera for both its photo and video quality. All the hype around the EX-V7 had me believe I could get a camera I would love even more. How dissapointed I am!Maybe there are many defective cameras out there and mine is one of them because photo image quality is well below average and video quality is unbelievably bad.I am so sorry for selling my EX-Z750. I have purchased a used EX-Z750 (yes, even a used EX-Z750 is better than a new EX-V7)and am getting rid of this EX-V7 as soon as possible. I will only miss the brightness of the screen.
This product doesn't work with all HDMI devices, at least, I think it doesn't because after 45 minutes of waiting on the phone for tech support from Audiovox, I had processed returning the device. I would never recommend purchasing this device or anything else from Audiovox. The resonse time for tech support was totally unacceptable especiall when after about 17 minutes of waiting, a tech rep answered and immediately put be back on hold which then put at the end of the line of calls received. Somehow I missed that this was an Audiovox product. Had I seen that, I never would have purchased it since most of what they make is junk.
I am disgusted with the quality of this printer and with HP's &quot;support&quot;. The printer's quality is good enough, but the photo paper jams every third print - wasting expensive paper. The small photo tray doesn't work at all - must be why the instructions on the HP Photo paper I bought recommend you don't use it. Then those same instructions tell you to insert the 4x6 card w/tab in the wrong way. When printing more than one print on plain or photo paper, the document being printed ALWAYS hangs in the end of the printer, getting smashed when the next page starts. What a joke. As I sit here, I am printing and yanking each page out before the stupid thing can eat it. Have to babysit EVERY printing JOB. I see HP also offers a duplex printing option. I don't even want to know what kind of a nightmare that is. Also, the device is always disconnecting using Windows 2000. Have no idea what that is about. At least the port for digital camera memory works. I will never buy a Photosmart product from HP again. Not a printer, not a camera, not ANYTHING
Horrible.. Do Not Buy. Its a waste of money. Leaves lines threw the T.V and heats up really fast. Its dangerous.
As a boomer musician, I've decided to take the plunge to in-ear monitors to protect what little hearing I have left. For earbuds, I wanted something relatively inexpensive, yet with a good frequency response. I also needed earbuds I could remove and reinsert easily, but (vanity) didn't want huge black things sticking in (or hanging out of) my ears, ala Shure, Skull Candy, Lansing, Sennheiser and a host of others. So here's my summary:PROS:- EXCELLENT frequency response. Clean, tight bass. Clear mids and highs. Even with the rolloff I have in my hearing at 6KHz, I'm hearing things in musical pieces I've never heard before.- Excellent noise isolation. At least 33 dB, maybe more. I wear these as earplugs mowing the grass (with an mp3 player) - can't hear the mower. I use the tri-flange tips.- Nearly invisible. Small drivers, small cable.CONS:- Tips separate from the drivers much too easily. Many times I've pulled these out of my ears, leaving the tips behind. This is a REAL pain. I carry tweezers to have my wife dig these out of my ears on breaks! Have found that replacing the tips every 15-20 uses reduces this issue, but that gets a bit expensive.- Must make modifications to adequately serve as an IEM earbud. I wrapped the cord with a flesh-colored twist tie near the driver to give it 'memory' so I can wrap it around the back of my ear. Also took the advice of an earlier reviewer who looped a piece of clear fishing line between the driver and the tip to prevent damage to the small wire going into the driver - there is precious little strain relief there.Bottom line - the hassles of these earbuds don't outweigh the great frequency response and noise isolation, in my opinion... but it's close.
I have to agree with the other reviewers that this is the worse radio reception ever. At first I did not believe the ratings thinking that it couldn't be that bad or the other reviewers just got a defective item, but after testing I am convinced. Most of the stations, even the FM, were filled with static and trying to search for a station is a real pain. I returned mine for a refund. Don't waste your time and money on this item. I can't believe Sony would allow their name on something this bad.
This is a cheap and flimsy armband. NOT THE ONE IN THE PICTURE. There are much better on Amazon for less money.
Do not buy a slingbox until they drop the support charges.The slingbox is a nice little toy. The quality of the video is OK not HD that is for sure. The reason I gave it 1 stare is the support you get after you buy it. After 90 days they want to charge you for help. You can go to their website for help but it is very limited. After having the HD slingbox for a time I got a phone that I could get my slingbox to play on. I purchased the software for the phone and downloaded it to my phone. I could not get it to work and could not find any help on the slingbox website, because the sligbox was more then 90 days old, I was told I would have to buy support help at either a Pay Per Incident Support for $29.99 or Sling Media Extended Care at $49.99. I think any company that charges $299.00 for the box $50.00 for the HD cable and 29.99 for the software to work on a phone and only gives you support for their product for 90 days should be ashamed of them selves. Do not buy a slingbox until they drop the support charges.
Hadrian VII, a novel written by an English author named Rolfe and published in 1904 concerns the improbable election of an Englishman who was not an ordained priest to the papacy. He sets out to reform the chuch but is murdered shortly into his reign. Later there was a play, same name, same subject. Fast forward to the year 2000 and there is a book with the title 'The Accidental Pope.' Essentially same plot, different cast of characters, same outcome. Does the word plagiarism come to mind?
Used this on a Super Nintendo, and it constantly will sho green horizontal lines going down the screen. A terrible product.
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?
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.
It is very difficult to find a position for this thing to work. THe only waty I could get it to work is by using the eye
This computer while very attaractive is NOT a Mac. It runs the HUGELY flawed and buggy Vista. So given that I took it back. Buy a Mac, youll be doing yourself such a favor. Not viruses or spyware or bugginess.Just Mac goodness without all the flaws that makes Windows based PCs such garbage.
Although I gave 3 stars in the last review for the picture quality but I alway give canon full credit for a small lady hand. It is the only SLR camera that give my small hand good grip.
This battery worked fine for a year or so, then now when I use it My Sony V1U says "Use Sony Info Lithium battery. So something changed....I have other non OEM batteries that are still working fine. Power2000 8000mAh Lion & MaximalPower7200mAh And the Power2000 is the best of the bunch after over two years of use.
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.
.I received my package on time. Shipping was fine. My only comment would be that the seller did not specify what the ports were so I assumed USB..... but no it was the older round port things, so if you are still planning to buy this and you got a laptop please get one of these thingsUSB to PS/2 Adapter
I spent hours trying to get this to work. I am usually pretty good at these things, but I finally gave up and sent it back.
I received this filter as a freebee on a lens that I bought. I went out on a sunset shoot at the beach and was getting tons of internal reflections. Bad filter.
The one I bought doesn't work well. I bought it to control a Dishnetwork receiver in another room. The Receiver is pointed at the Dish receiver and is only about 10-feet away. The Transmitter is in the other room, and is also about 10-feet away with a wall between them. It will pick up some keypresses, but is basically very unreliable and doesn't really work well.
When I took the filter out of the box and held it up to the light, I thought it was scratched, but there was a "fold" or flaw in the glass of the filter, a little more than half an inch long. I returned it for a refund. The original shipping was $7.95. The return shipping was $5.81. Had I bought it straight from Adorama, their shipping would have been $5.00. I'm out $13.76 for shipping on a defective product from a company that has a return policy stating, "Please wait 8 days from date we received the package for us to process your return." Also, I question the legality of Amazon's practice of charging credit cards for third-party items when they're ordered and not waiting until they're shipped. The moral? Watch shipping and return policies when you buy a third-party item from Amazon.
This product was not delivered in the package that I received. Only the Cat-5 cables. I still have not received this item. I can't rate it if I don't receive it.
Congratulations, Philips, you've done it again...you've made a horrible drive and offer no support for it. The drive has burned only one DVD correctly in the months that I've had it. It will only burn onto Philips DVD+RW and Philips DVD+R discs. If you buy this, don't waste your money buying non-Philips discs, they won't work. And then when something does go wrong with the drive, they shift you around the Philips support sites. If you're going to spend this much on a burner, get an HP.
Can Amazon please include in the description of your earbud headphones whether they are symmetrical or asymmetrical?I won't use the asymmetric kind. If they come with my mp3 I throw them away. I don't understand the design and don't want to...I would think this info would be a critical part of the description. If you want to sell me earbud headphones please include this info in the description.I love Amazon. You are the greatest!!!Lawrence Dugan
This product's description is misleading. The unit does NOT double as an (acceptable) clock radio. Firstly, there is no clock. It uses the clock built into your iPod. Second, the unit has to be kept ON with its bright blue display in your bedroom in order for the alarm function to work. Third, the alarm function belongs to your IPOD, not the unit itself. If you have an iPod Touch, this is COMPLETELY unacceptable because the iPod Touch cannot play music for an alarm. Because the unit doesn't have alarm clock capabilities on its own, you also have to enable/disable the alarm on your iPod if you ever take it anywhere. On the iPod Nano 1G, this is about four or five clicks deep; not very easy to do.I give it two stars because it sounds okay (not great, but decent) for its size, is portable (if you like that sort of thing) and battery powered.Also there is NO AM Radio tuner, only FM, this isn't disclosed anywhere easily found. What do I do for Sports/News radio??
Great picture, wish I could actually hear the program. The sound is so low even at maximum output that I couldn't even use it. If you're hooking it up to a stereo so you don't need the tv speakers you still need to be careful. The only audio output is digital so you better have a digital input. You could run the sound from your cable box to your external speakers but the problem there is you won't be able to use that set-up when watching a DVD which you probably want to do since you bought a TV with a built in DVD player.Since the product can't be returned (thanks Amazon!) I now need to spend money on a cable box and external speakers and forget about ever using the internal DVD player which is going to run me about $300 bucks plus the monthly lease fee on the cable box. My good deal just became not so good.
Bought two of these. One of me and one for my wife. On BOTH of them the middle button (the joy-stick button) broke off after only about a year. Making it very difficult to use. Not only that but if you try to fast forward a song it would completely freeze and we'd have to wait until it would run out of battery and shut off on its own in order for it to reboot and turn back on. I would not recommend this brand.
I got my Cruzer Micro in Sept. of 2004. It worked beautifully until 6 months later, then half of my files became corrupted on the disk. I did some research on this and found out that it has also happenend with other 128mb cruzer micro flash drives. I have also read that San Disk will charge you a $40 fee for a program that is supposely supposed to reformat the drive. This is going into the garbage and I am sticking with a new brand.
These batteries worked well the first few weeks I had them. Shortly after, I noticed they were not holding their charge. I would charge all 4 batteries up (24 hours), put them in my digital camera, and a few minutes later, my camera shuts off and says my batteries are out of juice. I try the other two batteries, and the same thing happens. I have tried a few times since then to charge these batteries and use them, but they fail to hold their charge. I have resorted to using good-old-fashioned Duracell disposable batteries, while I try to find a better brand of rechargables.My other gripes with this product is the charger:- First, the charge takes up an entire outlet. The plug is in the middle of the unit. There is no way to plug the charger into the wall without it blocking the open outlet. Terrible design.- Second, these 'charged' red lights. They are supposed to dim when the batteries are fully charged. They do not work. They are always bright red. If you spin the batteries in place, you can get the lights to twinkle a bit, but you have no way of knowing when the batteries are charged.This is a useless product. While it may look enticing due to it's low price, I advise anyone reading this to spend a few more dollars and buy a more reputable brand.
The cover of this book carries a review comment by Doris Kearns Goodwin that says, &quot; A suspenseful, provacative lively tale of Vatican intrigue and US State Department guile&quot;. She could not have read the book and written that. More appropriate adjectives would be trite, plodding, poorly written, banal, and disappointing. While the idea for the plot, ie a former priest now a fisherman from the US gets elected Pope, is intriguing, the authors failed miserably to follow up on the promise. I give it one star only because you apparently have to give it at least that or the system won't accept your review.Save your money.
Linksys uses the same number WPC11 for all of their cards, and then updates the version number. Their support only goes up to version 3, but they are selling version 4. The newer version contains an entirely different chipset, and is not compliant with linux.
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?
The printer jammed and when I cleared the jam it kept believing it was still jammed. No matter what I did, the printer still believed there was a jam. I had just spent $50 on refill cartridges when I threw it in the trash. Perhaps my experience will serve as a lesson to others.
While it was working, it was fine. It kept my laptop cool, which is pretty much all I am looking for in a cool pad. However, the cable soon started not quite fitting correctly, causing me to have to jiggle it around to make it work. Of course, inevitably it died after a mere 6 months. There are much cheaper cool pads on the market with a useful life of less than 6 months.
The plastic housing looked cool in the picture. In real life, it looks cheap.The documentation that came with the unit was poor at best.There was no hard drive jumper configuration information at all. I had to research that issue on the internet for myself.On a positive note, assembly was a breeze. That is the only positive I statement that I can make about this ULTRA unit.Lastly, the cooling fan became very noisy after only a couple of days of use.I don't normally write reviews, but if I can save any of you out there from wasting your money, my time was well spent.My plan now is to trash this housing and go with an aluminum "heatsink" type housing with no fan
Unit does have a great enclosure for durability. No Heat dissipation though. It fried the PCB on a 120 GB drive of mine. Replaced that one with a 300 GB Seagate Barracuda and it worked for about a month. (No need to set the dive to Master, Cable select works just fine.) Then the power cable lost a contact. I had to take the unit apart and twist the cable the right way to make contact as I couldn't get to the connection with a soldering Iron to fix. Bad design on the power supply connection to the board. If you do buy it, keep it flat and have no tension on the power cable or you will be replacing it sooner rather than later.
These headphones are good at blocking ambient noise and I use them in a busy office. However, the sound quality is lacking. There is a definite lack of bass and the mids and highs have a very tinny sound. Although the mids and highs are crisper, there is a lack of "warmth" in the sound. This may be due to a lack of bass. I'd like to note that I use these headphones with an Ipod.
One of the two slider-style fasteners was broken by day two and rendered this case useless. I didn't carry my Vision M around with me and didn't even use it much the first few days -- which goes to show how cheaply made this case is.In addition, it's semi-difficult to turn the unit off and on due to the hinge that juts out quite a bit. Although, if the case hadn't have broken I wouldn't have minded this much.
I got this lens for my crop sensor Canon bodies (7D & Rebel). I absolutely love the Sigma 50mm/1.4 and the 10-20/3.5 which have become staples in the work that I do. Unfortunately, no matter how much I test and adjust this lens for the front/back focus on the 7D I still get inconsistent results. No I am not talking about razor thin F/1.4 shots or hand-held shots at less than 1/30th or low contrast subjects in low light...I am talking on a tripod at f/8.0 on a high contrast subject and the image is just NOT SHARP! This is most frustrating when you are out in the field and everything may look okay on the back of the camera body when "chimping" but get back home and view on the computer and POW !! TOTALY SOFT IMAGES. Not sharp anywhere, center, edges you name it...just not sharp and completely unusable.Some shots (I am guessing 1 out of 5) are well rendered so I'm guessing there is a problem inside the lens or the way the body interacts with the lens. Not sure, because I am not technically savvy enough to know how this lens and body system work to achieve critical focus.Also note that I simply cannot use this lens on the EOS Rebel as there is no micro focus adjustment on these bodies...making the lens only 20% usable on the 7D only.Perhaps I got a bad copy (as many others have indicated here). Thinking of sending it back to Sigma for calibration, but I've heard horror stories about that process so I may just unload it on e-bay or something. If Sigma had a better reputation for customer service and/or quality control on this lens it would be worth the price. Too many bad copies exist for me to recommend this lens. Look at the Canon lenses instead.
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've had my TomTom One XL for about 18 months. When turned off, the battery will drain within 2 days. Support says that this is normal as the battery must maintain settings. A really poor excuse. A PC internal battery will maintain settings for up to 10 years. On top of the battery draining, the unit will not operate on external power until the battery has a minimal charge and is reset. This means that you cannot use the unit for about an hour after putting on external power. Really great technology here.On top of that, new maps came out about 6 months after I purchased the unit. Had I purchased the new maps, I would have paid full price. I was not offered a discount. I also submitted map corrections over a year ago and these have not appeared. Really great support here.I cannot in good conscience recommend this product. There are too many other good products available.TomTom, please return your product to Europe. It doesn't fly here.
Probably got about 3-4 years of pretty infrequent use out of this machine. Worked well enough until just recently, now I have the H07 error.
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 wish I had seen the previous review before I did go and spend 2 hours with this adapter. I installed it on my laptop (after a few calls to netgear tech support) and got it working. When it works, it's great, but half the time my computer boots up and doesn't recognize it's there, and there seems to be no predictor or way of controlling when it will and won't work. Have had a couple of IT people at the office try to figure out what's wrong, they say the driver that came with the product is less than optimal. I have just downloaded the driver off netgear's web site, but it seems to be the same one. Will update my review if the &quot;new&quot; driver makes any difference, but for now I can't recommend this product.
My Model CD started to have problems after one year of light use. Initially the display would lose segments and then would require a power-down to restore. This problem got worse with time. After less than 2 years of use, the dosplay has now failed completely and the player rejects all disks from any manufacturer. It was never a great sounding player, but having invested in several other Tivoli Audio components, I had no alternative but to live with their extremely expensive single disk unit. Obviously my unit is out of warranty and I am out of luck, but I would sure hope that this company (which is always boasting of it's audiophile roots) would help it's loyal customers out of this situation.
I purchased this camera and have given it little use. The zoom on it is worthless, the flash is too intense and creates whiteout of subjects up close, the SD does not take so all you really have is 16mb internal, the software to install the drivers is worthless since it works only part of the time. i have even tried to get customer serivce from the manufacturer for the above problems and they were no help. I DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS CAMERA. i thought it would be a good buy as a childs camera, but it doesn't work as the ad describes.
Received this as a gift, and after a year and a couple thousand pictures, the card just failed on me (16gb transcend sdhc class 6).I put the card into our computer to offload the latest pictures, and it started showing extra directories and files with scrambled names. I proceeded to quickly get the most recent pictures transferred, but then things took a further turn for the worse as I was trying to delete the extra scrambled files. A series of cryptic error messages came up, and now neither the computer nor the camera will even recognize the card as valid anymore. Bugger.I feel lucky that this failure happened after I got our pictures off of it. Thank goodness this didn't happen when we were on vacation. All brands fail, but I'll probably go with one of the better known brands when I get a replacement.
This product is not compatible with several cell phones. I have the LG 8300 that I just purchased and after I put the card in the phone it stopped working. I called Kingston tech support and I just can't believe how they handled this situation. They are fully aware of the problem and have been aware since September. The card they have the trouble with is the 1GB (probably one of the most common purchased). The best thing was they are totally aware of the situation and they said there is nothing they could do about it at this time. If I returned the card under warranty they would give me an exact replacement which he mentioned would be useless to me until they discover the fix to this problem. You would think they would accomodate you with something different because of the trouble but I guess that would be too nice. He recommended I buy the Kingston 512 mb because he said that one would work. No thanks, Kingston is off my list and will keep it's reputation for selling junk. I do have emails out to Amazon, Eek Technology? (the merchant) and I am expecting a call from a Kingston Manager in the next day. I will post a follow up once I hear back. I just wanted everyone to be aware of this before they purchased. If you are still considering Kingston at least visit the site or call first to make sure your device is compatible.Update: I talked to Kingston and it looks like they figured out the problem. They are saying the "controller" they were using for the card was bad. They recently changed manufacturer/supplier for that part of the card and have not experienced any complaints so they feel the problem is resolved. I received my new card and it works great. The guy I spoke to was very helpful. If you call them with the tiny number on the back of the micro card they will tell you if it is one of the cards with problems. If your card works for you than there is no need to call. They will exchange the card with one that works if yours was fried like mine.
The KOSS el cheapo earbuds are far superior to these in sound quality, believe me. I have both right here and I listen to Live365.com at work all the time. No comparison. Don't waste the money. The KOSS are only $20 and twice as good.
I too have experienced what Gary Bergman has described in his review. On Occassion, my Syntax LT30HV's screen goes black. I simply unplug it for a few seconds, plug it back in and the picture re-appears. But I can't complain, this TV cost $1000 less than a major brand. Todays price is even better. Makes a good TV for the kids room.James Dorsey, I too have not received my $100 rebate either. The manufature online rebate status has no record of my rebate.Amazon should look into this since they sold and promoted the rebate.
The initial cost of this printer is low. But the ink cartridges are extremely expensive and dry up pretty quickly. If you are a Lexmark stock holder, go ahead buy it! Otherwise I would keep my distance from this piece of junk.
I fully agree with the reviewer who gave this camera only 2 stars. I have just tested one, which I bought for my wife as a Christmas present, and everything he wrote about the P150 is true. I spent the whole afternoon, took 152 snapshots, and found not a single mode that would give my wife an easy way to use this camera. Even in full manual mode about 40% of the easy shots I took turned out to be blurred or underexposed or both.I have been a VERY satisfied owned of Sony's DSC-S85, which is a great, great camera. (great lens, very good flash, decent firmware) The P150 is such a disappointment that it is hard to believe it is made by Sony. It has seriously shaken my trust in this brand and I am now wondering whether I should do the previously unthinkable: buy a Canon? :-(
It worked great, but then I started to notice it would cut in and out so we had to have it held in a certain position. THEN the 3.5mm plug BROKE OFF! I used it a few more times by shoving it back in and bending it around while in my laptop. It's sad cuz I liked it...
This product is very cute and my girls love it. It is very easy to operate. However, not long after we got it the cd player stopped working. It just stops playing and then will resume. Would NOT recommend this product.
I got this one brand new and the sample song worked great. It looked great and then I installed the software on my conputer. but wait!!! whenever i would access the software it would remove the driver for this mp3 player. called tech support and they tried to help me but finally they told me "Return it to amazon.com". We are sorry we could not get it to work on your machine.My configuration:Amd Atlon 2P system with windows 2000 Pro.The tech support guy said that they have not tested this prodeuct on windows 2000 pro....by the way the users manual if funny.
I purchased these earbuds after reading about Sennheiser's reputation. However, because of their design, any time I tried them on they would slide off my ears, so I was unable to enjoy the sound. So, I am back to my trusted Phillips earbuds, and frankly I can't tell the difference in sound quality.
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
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 expected a little more performance for a top of the line Hewlett-Packark Laptop. Over all even with 2 gigabyt's of memeory the laptop is sluggish and hanges up. Guess I will have to wait to see if the VISTA upgrade helps. It came with an HD DVD movie however it was not for playing on a US region DVD player. It was for France, I called Amazon, they wanted me to return the entire laptop, wish I had now. They credited my account $10.00 finallt for a $25.00 HD DVD. I will not purchase any tech items from Amazon again
This monstrosity of a disc printer has caused more stress in my life than that stubborn, mysterious rash on my genitals.Seriously though, I'm on hold with Primera as I write this, and it's not the first time.I've had many different issues with this thing (and new ones continually pop up), all ending in the same result -- printing one at a time or not printing at all or printing incorrectly (which wastes lots of expensive discs and time).I've sent it to Primera once already... now it's going back again!!!....which means I can't do dub jobs in the interim ....I hate this thing with every fiber in my body .. If you are looking for a multi-disc printer ... move on my friend ... or If you're like me and heard "on the streets" that this is the best one out there ... talk to someone who owns one already before your purchase ... they most likely will be in the same boat as I am.I suggest you try something else.
I have XM IN my Honda and it works great anywhere I go so I bought the Inno thniking I could get satellite at home. The Inno gets a very weak to no signalat home either with the unit antenna or with the supplied esternal antenna. I've tried going outside and pointing the external in all directions to no avail. The inno works great in downtown San Antonio, but not in the burgs. Is there any way to test the signal or a website that gives this kind of signal strength information before you buy?
I bought this tv around the first of October and used it for two weeks, then suddenly the screen was filled with colored lines and I couldn't get a picture. I contacted Olevia, or Syntax Brillian and they said they would replace it right away, But it took two weeks just to get the return lable and that was by email. After I shipped it back they promised to send the new replacement no later than November 12th, but no TV. I have called 2 dozen times since but they usually just hang up after making you listen to the same Kenny G song for a half hour or more. I finally got through to someone this past Monday Nov. 26th and they promised to have it shipped no later than Wednesday the 28th along with a email confirming shipment, two days later and hours more of Kenny G and I'm still waiting. If you have $500 to throw away, dump it in the stock market, that way at least you'll have a nice certifcate, if you buy Olevia you end up with nothing. Gerald S. Wight
Installation is straight forward and the unit has a very nice and compact design. The software PCTV vision software that's included require some serious rework; it tends to cause system to hang on Windows XP and the video freezes very often. On some system the remote controll become non-responsive and the screen will turn blank, even when there's signal from the cable. When switching channels sometimes the audio channel will be stuck in the previous channel. I found the software works better in Windows 2000 with P4. The PCTV unit does not work with any third party software such as Vegas video or PowerVCR. The bundled CD has a trial version of Studio 8 from Pinnacle, and you can't even use Studio 8 to capture video from PCTV Deluxe. The quality of video when viewing TV shows is nice and the mpeg encoder did a pretty good job except that you all encoded video are interlaced, you will have to deinterlace them yourself. This unit come with both S-video and Composite video input but quality is poor. I think this product has great potential, but unless Pinnacle fix up it's software and driver, I don't recommend wasting money on this product.
First ... in case you are having difficulty finding the phone number for customer service- it is1-866-216-1075.I purchased the Fujifilm Finepix E550 6.3MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom almost a week ahead of Mother's Day and clicked on the "Guaranteed 3 Day Shipping UPS" link for the shipping option. Upon finishing up the purchase, the estimated delivery time was the Friday before Mother's day weekend. Two days later I got an email from Amazon with the UPS tracking info giving a estimated date of delivery time of the Tuesday AFTER mothers day (over a week after my purchase date!).I called customer service that day and spoke to them about this and was told that the order would probably arrive on Friday, but if it didn't- Amazon would refund the shipping cost ($14 for a camera that weighs around 1lb). Personally I think I (and my mom) deserved more, but I said fine.Sure enough, the camera doesn't arrive until Tuesday late afternoon.I called Amazon and was put on hold by a representative, that then hung up on my after quite a while of holding.When I called back, a representative (live, with voices in the background) that was trying to sound like a answering machine message, was reading off something about not being able to access records, then hung up on me.Finally on the third call, I interrupted the startled representative (Emanuel's) ramble today (5/18/2007 3:03CT) by stating that I wanted to speak to the manager. He kept repeating that he would take down my number and have someone call me back when they could access their records again.That is where things stand so far ...
This product is OK for what it is. The screen is hard to view and you have to hold it just right to read it in certain light. The wireless service won't connect inside certain buildings even though my cell phone does connect. The email trash won't empty and just gives an error. The system crashed several times and I had to use the reset button on the back. I lost the information I had inputted since the last hotsynk. The palm.net web page doesn't work half the time and I was unable to track my account activity.Some web pages and email wouldn't load but I was billed for viewing these pages. Palm service people just say that they won't refund any money for the service. I had the basic service for one month and I received 3 emails (all text and under 10k each) and read the news several times. In the small print Palm doesn't make clear that you can be charged 40 cents for each kilobyte you go over your limit and that web surfing is included in your limit.Until other service providers becomes available I wouldn't recommend using this product unless your company is willing to pick up the charge. Considering I can get unlimited color internet access on my computer for around $20 a month it seems excessive to pay $40 to $100 for minimal use when the web pages and email won't load half the time. I recommend buying the cheaper version of this product for only $99 and saving your money until there are more ISPs that offer access through handhelds for a reasonable amount of money.
As a side note, I would like to express my extreme disappointment in the Phaser 6250. Problems are almost continuous with this printer and hardly a week goes by that a toner cartridge, transfer roller, imagining unit or fuser doesn't need to be replaced. Xerox's advertising on this product is close to or is false. The rated printing speed is "up to 26ppm". While technically correct, Xerox fails to mention that if you are printing more than 26 pages, printing speed is likely to be considerably slower as you wait for a cleaning cycle to complete. The printer's driver for Mac OS X does NOT support collation, something that is unfathomable. When inquiring to Xerox why it did not collate I was told the printer needed a hard drive to accomplish this, which is simply a lie. If Xerox has engineered the printer to require a hard drive for collation, this is an engineer flaw as a result of either laziness or management's request so as to increase profits by selling more accessories. Even worse is that red toner leaks into the printer itself. The build-up eventually resulted in a red hue on the right margin of all color pages printed. Xerox's response to what is clearly a manufacturing defect was that I should try and clean out the inside of the printer as best as possible. I can not imagine how Xerox expects to retain customers if the Phaser 6250 is indicative of the quality of Xerox's other products. In summary this printer prints in color, but lacks all the benfits of a laser, speed and reliability.
If you don't need the Sony DVP-CX995V today, wait a few weeks as I promise to update my review.MEMORY loss after the first 24 hours! I purchased the unit on December 17, 2005, loaded 137 DVD's and CD's, entered (or typed in this case) roughly 120 titles, etc. and managed to lose the data overnight. The unit was powered on and off several times during the initial set-up process without problems (titles and other information were retained, etc.) On December 18, 2005, all data was gone, replaced with "?". Additionally, the player could not identify "DVD's", only "CD's".I placed a service call to Sony, they were of no help and had "never heard of such a problem", however, should you read other reviews on this site, you will find similar problems/issues.On December 20, 2005, I reset the DVP, loaded (or typed in this case) all lost information and the unit has performed as advertised (with the exception of auto-play, you can turn it off, but it still auto-plays); today is December 22, 2005, 6:49 PM, PST.On the downside, you cannot backup your data in the event of power loss. Additionally, Sony informed me that the DVP will retain memory for 24 hours only, and suggested I use other means (e.g., battery backup) in the event of power loss.Lastly, I made the mistake of not cataloging my titles on a PC or other means, which made it difficult when reentering the information into the DVP.Until my next update, please hold off on purchasing this player.Review updated January 18, 2006. Although I have not experienced any additional memory loss, I stand by my original review. The auto-play function can be turned off; however, I have followed the instructions without success (the player indicates that auto-play is off, however, it still plays the last disc, etc.) So, if I had to do it all over again, I would have passed.
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
FRAUD!!!I ordered the Panasonic Lamp for my ET-LAX100 through Amazon about 3 months ago. The name of the vendor was "wholelampshop." I was very happy because I got a really good deal on the lamp. After the lamp arrived, I did not use it immediately because the old lamp was still working although the Replace Lamp indicator was going on. Finally, when the old lamp stopped working, I opened the new box and replaced it with the new one.To my shock, the "Replace Lamp" indicator came on. I checked the settings on the number of hours on the new lamp, and was utterly shocked to see that it indicated that this supposedly "new" lamp had already been used for 3001 hours. After about 10 mins of use, the lamp stopped working.I have contacted the vendor, and am still waiting to hear back.Has anyone dealt with this vendor before?Thanks,Pankaj
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.
I'm no wiz at this stuff, but I strongly advise against purchasing this Ethernet set-up. Although it was easy to install, and worked well until it broke,the &quot;dongle&quot; that plugs into the laptop is flimsy and breaks readily. Mine broke within 5 weeks.
I love these earphones don't get me wrong,,,the sound is soooo freakin' great. I have already purchased two pairs in the past year and a half,,making me think...I'm spending way tooo much money on earphones,,well the last two pairs i bought were for almost 100 dollars a piece. So for that type of money, i was hoping they would be able to keep up with me,,which they surely are not, I am always on the go and listening to my Ipod almost 2 hours a day on a regular work day,,due to public transport, but putting these things in my bag and out of my bag four times a day,,seem to much for this product, the last two pairs lasted me for a couple months. I just wish they were more durable. One headphone just simply dies out,,won't let any music through, then later the other one gives out too, unless you pinch the cord on an exact spot you can have one earbud working,,but i'm just giving up and going for a cheaper version.
Works fine to begin with, but I'll tell you now how yours will break if you buy one. The gear(s) controlling the service station will break causing the carriage to stop and grind during it's travel. Plenty of the V40s break this way and I doubt that any will be alive within the next year.
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.
I purchased this portable cd player for my son and already it has problems. First, we would put new batteries in the player and within 3 days we would have to replace them again (battery drainer). Second, it stop working all together. I am disappointed with the quality of the product. I have to replace my sons Rio with another player. [Money] down the drain!
The bracket works great, holds the GPS in lots of positions, BUT it WILL GLUE ITSELF to the windshield if left on in a hot car too long, as others have pointed out, too. This is really too bad, because the thing is not cheap to have to replace for no other reason.
I got this Item because of the reviews in here, used it on my Samsug HD220 3 to 4 times, and it leaves some marks on my screen, if you look from side. Next cleaner I will get from store. Very Expensive Item too, for what it does. Turn the Monitor on and you wont see the marks any more, till it's off. This Item completely evaporates but you still can see it on screen after use. Maybe it just for my Monitor?
I purchased the IOGEAR GCS1714 4-Port MiniView III USB KVMP Switch Kit for my home last year and also puchased 5 here where I work. It seemed cool at first but the more I used it the more I noticed the problems with it. It seems when I boot into DOS mode or into the BIOS it send repeated keystrokes. So if I press the spacebar 1 time it will send 20 keystrokes which is very frustrating I have ended up having to bypass the KVM all together and hook up a normal keyboard. Also when I reboot my computer the device looses connectivity with the USB port on the computers. I have to manually unplug the device from the power to have it reset itself and sometimes I even have to fish around and unplug the USB cables 10 times before it reconnects. I have checked their website for any kind of support and there is none.I would recommend not purchasing this device.
I am a professional photographer and five years ago I bought the cheaply-made Epson R1800 printer. Since then I've spent over $1000 on ink and I only print in moderate quantities. This POS printer uses way too much ink which I'm constantly buying to replace the eight ink set at $13.00 eaach! This would be fine and dandy except that the printer nozzles are always clogging and you have to constantly run the ink-sucking maintenance tools to get a decent print. When it does work, the prints have an ugly bluish-cast. BUYERS BEWARE: don't buy Epson ink or printers. Its a scam!
The iBall works great and has a strong signal. However, when the batteries on mine completely drained it never restarted ever again. Usually when it got low on juice I'd recharge. Well, once I was out of town and it drained completely never to be power back on again, regardless of how long I left the DC plug in the unit.
I got this fan because it looked tougher than the cheapo plastic ones. It lasted about 30 minutes before it died on me. Totally useless and cheap.
I have purchsed a TomTom One XL recently. It is one of the worst electronics purchase I have ever made. The windshield mount from TomTom is a horrible product. Several years back I puchased GPS of some unknown brand. I used it continuously for two weeks and travelled around 3000 miles. The mount was rock-solid and never had any problem. With this suppossed to be brand name GPS, the mount along with the GPS unit fell off six time during a ride of half an hour. So beware of this product. Since there is no rating of less than one star, I am forced to give it. Otherwise I would have given it zero. Their support sucks. It is not 24/7. They are closed on Sundays, and open only certain hours on other days.
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.
I bought these for running. Not a good idea. They won't stay on/in my ears for more than a few steps. Granted, my ears stick out a bit, but it's not like I'm Will Smith. Don't buy these for running. The sound is great, so if you're not going to move at all, feel free to buy them.
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 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!!
I like my Linksys equipment. But in my cinder block Hawaiian house, the wireless hub is on one end, and not more than 40 feet away, I can't reach the dining room table or the kitchen, where I prefer to watch movies stored on my Linux machine.I even got past the problems with the XP install and it works like a charm sitting right by the hub.This card needs some more boost.....
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....
Look, I know I'm stepping into the lion's mouth with this one, but these headphones just aren't comfortible enough to be considered spectacular. OBVIOUSLY the sound is great, but a feature that is almost important as sound, when it comes to headphones, is comfort. After all, music is meant to be listened to through speakers, so if you're willing to strap those speakers onto your head, you'd better be able to deal with them on your head for an extended period of time.I can draw an interesting analogy to the Playstation 3 here. People have been saying, for example, that with the PS3, Sony has put technology first and gameplay second. Likewise, Grado has - beyond denial - put sound first and the actual "headphone-ness" of the headphones second. I normally wouldn't have a problem with that if the headphones weren't distractingly UNCOMFORTIBLE, but the RS-2s are. The speaker is rock hard, and is pushed right into your ear. Additionally, unless your ears are circular (which, last time I checked, not many people's are), the earcups simply are NOT MADE TO FIT YOUR EARS. They are made to ACCOMODATE THE SPEAKER IN THE HEADPHONE. Add to that the foam earpads, and I found myself rather disenchanted. Put shortly, RS-2 simply feels unnatural on your head.There are a thousand articles testifying to Grado's sound, and I'm not going to disagree with them. But when you get headphones, let's be honest, you're looking for more than great sound. Polk's LSi9's (by way of example) have great sound, but I'm not considering strapping them to my head. Likewise, Grado's have great sound - the bass is smooth, the highs are great, and the soundstage is rather large. But they just don't feel like a real headphone to me, and with many other comfortible, slightly less expensive, and virtually identical sounding high-end models out there, I'd advise looking in another direction.
I ended up throwing this thing away. Too many bubbles for this thing to work. Tried to wash it and reapply. Didn't work.
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.
The first few days, the cigarette charger (my primary purpose for buying this) was working perfectly. After a week, my iPhone 3G wasn't charging anymore. The red light on the cigarette adapter was lit, indicating power was coming in, but my iPhone was not charging. I'm giving it 2 stars since I did get a cool retractable usb cord, which by the way, doesn't stay in the lock position. The locking mechanism worked for a couple days before it went out. Only thing left that I have to check on is the wall adapter. Last week it was working, but who knows...I don't really need it anyway.
I'd like to set the record straight about these speakers because part of why I purchased them was because they had good reviews. I bought these for a stereo setup to listen to music 90% of the time and to watch movies the rest of the time. I'm something of an audiophile with a Pro-Ject turntable and a Harmon-Kardon receiver. I listen to a wide variety of music from jazz to hip hop to punk and heavy metal on vinyl, cds and mp4s. I will say these speakers do have a lot of bass with the dual 8inch woofers, but it sounds muddy and clumsy. The highs are distorted and the mids are weak. the overall sound of these lacks warmth. I ended up going with Polk Monitor 60s. For only a little more dough these are a world of difference.The JBL speakers look ridiculous too. They look kinda cool in the picture but once you see them in person they are huge (10 x 40 x 15"), the silver looks like imitation aluminum, and the silver grilles are really cheap.
I had hoped for a more from Sandisk. After about 10 very frustrating days of trying to get it to work properly, the unit stopped altogether. The expansion memory never did work. It would only duplicate what was on the internal memory. Sandisk support was polite and tried to be helpful. Unfortunately, we were not in any way successful in getting the unit to work. After I got the error message on my computer that the unit has malfunctioned and should be replaced, I sent it back.SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)
WHY, OH WHY didn't I take the advice of the other reviewers here. I had high hopes that Belkin has smoothed out the issues with this dock, but alas, I am miserably disappointed. Hooked it up to my new Sony Vaio notebook, followed the directions to a tee and within 5 minutes of installing, this lovely thing gave me the blue screen of death. After searching the internet for a fix and 3 install/uninstalls later, the thing is back in the box on it's way back to Amazon.If I could rate this ZERO STARS I would. I'm appalled Amazon still sells a project that flat out, doesn't work! I'm so disappointed and will search for other option. &lt;sigh> Thanks alot Belkin.
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.
I was a little disappointed with this item, there is too much static I have yet to hear one song without static, and the volume doesn't come through very loud.
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.
I got this printer about 10 months ago, and after the first week I had to exchange it because the paper feed would not work properly. Paper was constantly jamming. I figured it was a fluke with that particular one. Well, it wasn't. The 2nd printer I got has the exact same problems plus more problems!! I just replaced the black ink cartdridge less than a month ago, and it's already empty &amp;amp; I don't print documents on a high volumn either. The avg. lowest price I can find for (1) blk. ink cartridge is $32.00. That's 1/2 the price of the printer itself.!!!!!Also, print quality is low at best.In my opinion....I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS PRINTER
I should have read what an earlier reviewer said. The spring loaded wire connectors in the back will not hold even moderately thick speaker wire. If you are using 18 guage or thinner (cheap) wire, this might work. If you are running thicker wire - like most higher end setups - it won't work. I use 12 gauge and 14 gauge speaker wire and couldn't even get the wires to go into the cheap connectors on the back of the unit. I return very few items, but had to return this one.
This unit requires disassembly to hook up wires???? Has a sticker saying if you disassemble, you can NOT return. Requires software installation from CD, etc, etc. NOT A PLUG N PLAY by any means. I sent mine back. Basically a 3rd world country low quality copy of a generally good products. Get a MAXTOR, SEAGATE or WESTERN DIGITAL if you want QUALITY...
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.
This player has all the right specs: plays CDRs, CDRWs, MP3s, WMAs, has FM Radio, the always good JVC Hyper-Bass boost, anti-skip protection, decent headphones, decent sound quality regardless of speakers or headphones, and a battery compartment door on the outside (not underneath the CD tray on the inside like some other players).The CD playing function (MP3s on CDRW) worked for approximately 90 minutes before mysteriously stopping. From that point forward, it would not play ANY CD, factory pressed CDDA, MP3 CD, homemade CDDA CDR ... NOTHING worked.I originally registered for a refund, but changed my mind and am awaiting a replacement unit. There are bad units in every production run of electronics; it's just a matter of what percentage is bad. My understanding through my own experience and through the experience of others is that JVC generally makes very good products, and has few manufacturing problems, so maybe this was just a rare fluke.I will report back on the replacement unit after testing it.
We wanted to record AM weekly programs on a very strong station. Every radio I've ever owned can pick up the station well - it's very strong and we are close to the tower. The RadioShark can barely pick it up and there is far too much static to be useful. It works reasonably well for FM, but it is absolutely useless for AM.
Granted that everything electronic is made in China these days, but there are products that go through quality checks and those that are cheapos w/ no quality check.my kogi 14" just died after 13 months. it was cheap cheap cheap. no contrast to speak of, difficult to get it to display a crisp image, i ran into almost all of the problems listed in Kogi's Tech FAQs (except for dead pixels).This is a clearly a product of a third rate factory in China that have no product quality standards and just crank them out to make a buck to sell to cheap customers (like me) or ones that don't know better, in the developed nations.Do not buy from Kogi or GVision (their manufacturer). I have learned my lesson as a cheap skate, I would rather get a CRT monitor than a cheap LCD!
I am very attached to my m515, and so when I wanted to upgrade I read all the reviews on Amazon. I chose the Tungsten T2 based on the reviews.In order to save a few bucks, I made the mistake of ordering my handheld from palmone.com instead of from Amazon. I received the box in the mail...but with NO HANDHELD IN THE BOX! I have been working with PalmOne for five days, and I still do not have a handheld. While they are polite when I call, I don't think they believe me. I may be out $250.Amazon is very reliable, but I have nothing good to say about the service from PalmOne. They can't even manage to get the handhelds into the boxes.
This combo dvd &amp; video seemed like a good idea. I purchased it since it was made by sony. I have been very disappointed. The picture quality is sooo poor. It is a piece of junk! Stay away.
This was a product that had promise when initially introduced, but it has been long left in the dust by better, more recent products.Even when it was the only game in town for what it does, it was a pain in the neck. Its wireless connectivity is spotty. Sometimes it will see and log into my router and sometimes it won't. The locations of the two units don't change. Even if it sees the router, sometimes it will connect to its own server software, and sometimes it won't.Even when everything goes perfectly, the very small LCD control screen was always a major drawback to ease of use. And eventually, the one I have even stopped responding to its remote control. For the amount of actual use I got out of this over the years, it was a complete waste of money.Nowadays instead you should get something like the WD TV Live box which does what this unit does MUCH more reliably, and in a much more user friendly manner ... especially since the WD TV Live's interface is your entire TV screen. Plus the WD TV Live box will play videos and connect to internet media sites for both video and music. And the price for all of that is very similar to the price of this piece of junk.If even one more of this Netgear model is ever sold to anyone, that will be one too many.
I bought this Transend card for my Canon HF10. I have used it a lot, but never filled it up, always retrieved the video to HD, all seemed ok.When I went to Disney Wold, I set my camera to record on this card fisrt, then the internal memory. At about 7GB, the camera stopped recording and showed the "initialize the card with the camcorder" message. First time I have seen this. I could no longer even view the contents.I switched to the internal memory, plus filled another 8 GB Kingston with no issues.I came home, put the Transend card in to the reader, nothing. The PC prompts me to format it. Neither the camera nor the reader can access it. I lost one day's worth of video from Disney. I suspected something was wrong with it, so was able to retake some of the video (safari is gone though), bummer...Now, is it the camera or the card? Hard to say but I suspect the card, because I have other cards (kingston and sandisk) and they never gave me a problem like that.I wonder if the saying "you get what you pay for" came true with this one.I can no longer take chances with this brand, and it will go into the garbage.I suggest you pay a little more for a better brand to have peace of mind.
Other consummer reviews I agree with wholeheartedly! Negatives, I feel, not mentioned: 1. Camera does not have a &quot;hand strap&quot;. I used the one from my Kodak 260. 2. Lens cap, altho coming now with a &quot;stap&quot; to attach to lens, still must be released manually - would prefer it to release once camera is turned on or at least fall off being held be strap once lens pops open. 3. Windows ME &quot;sees&quot; the Kodak DC 260 if it is attached via the USB cable and immediately brings up thumbnail images for review and download to selected folders with, in my case, Photoshop acting as the default editor. You have to select the &quot;disk&quot; under My Computer, then do 2 clicks of mouse to get to the camera images. Or, as one reviewer stated, you can use an inexpensive Smart Reader, pop the disk out of the camera and insert into the reader for fairly fast downloads. Here again, extra steps that I feel should not be necessary with the 3040. 4. A cover would be nice for the view monitor. Taking the camera out of a pouch can, if not careful, cause finger prints to appear on the view finder as you grip the extruding retracted lens with its cover and a reach over digital where the thumb or fingers finds the view monitor.But resolution? This digital with its f1.8 lens can't be beat. Outstanding!!!
I also bought this piece of #@%*. It's innacurate, and the maps don't synch from the software. If you download your tracks, then they show up as being at least a half block out of synch with the PC software. The maps----yes very old. When I contacted Cobra to find out what updates there were of the maps, I was told that they would not be updating them at all---ever. I was told to contact Rand McNally....they said the same thing. So...you're #$@%ed!So, when I buy anything remotely related in the future, it won't be from anyone involved with either Rand McNally or Cobra.....Thanks for the forum Amazon---the behavior of these companies needs to be brought to light and this review forum is perfect for that. Thanks so much!
Greetings to all potential Creative customers,I was greatly disturbed today when I found out the lack of help provided by the Creative Labs Company to my wife when her 30 GB Zen MP3 player failed to run properly. In my opinion, it's actions like this that are ruining companies and our country's economy. Due to this company's inaction today, they have lost a once satisfied customer. Once being more than happy to promote this product, now we will be sure to divulge to our friends and relatives of this company's lack of helpfulness. My wife asked specific questions of the technical advisors in the e-mail form which were ignored; she was given a form letter, was referred to the website, and was told that she would be charged by the company for further help. She expressly requested the guidance of upper management from the technical support specialist, and this request was ignored, proving that Creative Labs is unwilling to provide any kind of meaningful help and does not value customer service. The menial help that the highly flawed website provided was a firmware application that caused the device to completely fail, and then the last piece of friendly advice that we received was that we should purchase a new one from the company's website. We were given an application that made our expensive device inoperable, and for that, I will never purchase another Creative product again. We have both been faithful Creative Labs buyers for years, and my wife had multiple friends and relatives buy their products based on her recommendations. It is with deep regret that I inform all that Creative Labs customer service has proven to be a bitter disappointment and for this, they have lost my family's business.
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.
I purchased the Linksys Wireless PC card and returned it the next day This card has serious issues with Windows ME. I could not even get the drivers to installed. I purchased a D-Link card which works like a charm. I can't stress enough. Do not buy this card if you are running Windows ME!!
This product for Canon hum!!!!!!......realy I can't talk, some time it's hard to use.sometime not enoug light, the pics I took too dark.sometime too much light, even I set it autofocus.if I have more money let go up pick Canon light,I hope it good then it many many.......time.
I too have noticed bad reception in a metro area like other reviewers. I would like to add how bad the armband. This is my second Sony Walkman in 2 years. The second replaced my first because the metal in the armband rusted out and basically turned into rust dust that would stain my arm clothes during workouts. I used this to run outside but never in rain and both rusted out after a month or two. Of course, you can't replace the armband so you are forced to buy another player just because the arm band is no good. Needless to say I will be moving away from Sony for my next workout headset.
definitely need improving. Here what I see after 5 days:first time set up was so easy. It reconigned my cable modem and ran right away. The problem started when I turned off the pc. One the pc (Win XP) turned back on, it could not get the DHCP address from the router so of course no Internet connection. Had to repower off router, modem and pc in this order for it to work. Try it several time and got the same symtom. Upgraded firmware still not resolve the problem. Still can not get tech support because i was on hold for too long.
Amazon really dropped the ball on this one. The image provided is not correct. The one pictured has a flat edge on one side. I got one that was rounded on each side. This product is now useless for what I need. What you see is not what you get.
I got it for $30 after rebate from Officemax. This is probably what it worths.-Print. text on palin paper looks bad. Photo on its recommended photo paper looks grainy and shows horizontal lines, though the test page looks fine. In addition printing photo is very SLOW.-Scan. Default page size is always Legal. No page size for 4x6 or 5x7 or 8x10, though it shows a lot of paper sizes from other countries. For Custom scan setting there is no actual Custom Window pop up for customization. After Preview scan you cannot crop and do actual scan. Scan quality seems OK.I haven't tried fax features so I cannot comment on that. I am using WinXP. I called tech support and was told a lot of B***t, totally unhelpful.I am going to use it as a sheet-fed scanner for document scanning in office. I have a HP V40 at home, a much better all-in-one.-
I do all sorts of sound configurations. I work as a sound tech for Concerts, Sporting Events, and Gaming Events. I also write my own music. I can't connect any of my midi instruments via direct connect or usb midi interface. I can't connect or sync my mp3 player, which is part of my phone. I do like Creative Media Source 5. I can organize what I need for Gaming Events for cribbage, bridge, pinochle, spades, and canasta tourneys. I can make half time music for basketball and hockey games. It burns cds very well. Riping songs off of cd's is very slow. Rhapsody, Windows Media Player, and I tunes are far faster. I loathe the microphone connection, everything sounds like -hit. The drivers belong on an audigy not on an XFI card. The chipset on the card is for an Audigy. Buyer beware the sound is great, but doing anything other than listening to tunes and playing games it isn't worth the money.
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.
A true "Coaster Maker" . I bought this unit to have a simple stand alone solution to make DVD's from Analog sources.Used media from Sony, Maxcell, Verbatim and Fuji - got one useable DVD on a Fuji Double level ($7 each ). Called Sony 3x they say it is my VCR's.I hooked up the VC20 drive to my computer and downloaded the firmware update (Ver. 4) Still nothing but coasters called Sony and they again said it was my VCR (Sony, Panasonic, Apex)I then tried a different tact - I left the Sony VC20 hooked up to my computer and used WIN-DVD Creator 2 to burn the disk and guess what - ALL the disks Sony, Maxcell, Verbatim and Fuji all play on ALL of 3 of my VCR's!I do not think that the CODEC / Firmware in the Sony when operating in the "Stand alone mode" can correctly format & correctly finalize a DVD disk in an Industry standard format.Sony - get your act together !
I bought this with the intent to upgrade from my Harmony 880 (a great remote). Unfortunately, this thing has been nothing but work since I got it.The remote simply does not do all of the things that they claim it will do - For Example, for a DVD player the manual clearly states that you will be able to hit a button that looks like a DVD and you will be able to select a DVD from a list (this assumes you have a multi DVD Player). Unfortunately, this is not a current feature, Logitech says they might in the future but have no ETA (my old 880 does this today).On top of that the software is buggy as heck.. They released a critical patch (Nov 07) acknowledging that the remote has been locking up. I updated last night hoping that things would be more stable, now my remote does not work at all. Back to the phones with Logitech.This could be a great product, but it has way too many flaws. I would recommend either the SST659 or the 880 over this remote hands down. You will save money, time, and frustration.
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.
In less than a month and less than 75 pages the ink finished eventhough the indicator still saying half full(or half empty); not at all satisfied with this product.
I ordered this product, and i guess i did not read it well. I thought i had ordered a player. I returned the product, and never got credit.
I liked this item until it shorted out and made burn marks on the wall socket.. too late to return it at this point... it looks great, is a good idea but apparently the manufacturing isn't that good... I'm an Electrical Engineer, I can diagnose what went bad, there was no overload, something went bad in the rotating portion...
I'm an experimented computer user and I had a lot of problems with my NAS drive kit, P2P doesn't work, web is too slow, sharing over the network has a lot of problems and ADS Tech has no support to this.Really is a shame because the interface is really nice but doesn't work.I think I lost my money buying this.
I sent one of these to my son for Christmas, and I hope his works better than mine or the other peoples in the reviews I have read. I can only get 2 stations on the FM band, and zero on the AM band. I tried to turn it in every direction, with the cord on both sides, and straight out the back and no luck. Its on its way back for my credit. Sorry RCA but even the cute dog couldnt help this one.
I've had this &quot;accessory kit&quot; for a few months and the batteries only get worse and worse. I don't know what to suggest instead, but there has to be better out there. I like to keep an extra CRV3 battery around for when these batteries get too low and start making taking pics more obnoxious than fun. It isn't rechargeable but at least it lasts for days instead of a few minutes.
I was unable to get the driver for Win XP Pro to work. When I had problems I went back, erased my drive and did a clean install of Win XP, twice. The second time I was very careful about the order in which I loaded the driver, but to no avail. The applications that came with it kept hanging and never worked. Instant DVD is a total piece of [junk]. I regret wasting this much time on a product that does not seem to have been tested with Win XP. I contract this with Pinnace's product. I installed Pimmance PCTV Pro and it was easy to install and works like a charm.
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.
Amazon is NOT an authorized Samsung dealer and the manufacturer's one year warranty on this TV will not be honored by Samsung.
Don't waste your money. The way the two LEDs blink make this thing look like what it is... a toy. Very disappointed. Can't believe I spent more than 1 dollar on such a crappy thing. Even a kid would understand that this thing is not an alarm.
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.
Hey, the retractable cord works with my new iPhone 3GS -- didn't pay attention and discovered that the cord can't be used to charge via USB. Both the cig and wall cahrgers simply produced a screen message informing that the devices weren't compatible.If you order, choose one of the cheap, no shipping options...so you can trash and forget all the return hassles. (quite a biz model, eh?)
I returned my Harmony 1000 after a few days. Before buying it you should consider a few inherent limitations of universal remotes, as well as some specific flaws of this device.First the inherent limitations: the remote combines your original remotes into one and can send commands to multiple devices with one push of a button. For example, it tells the TV to turn on, go to channel 3, and tells the DVD to turn on. So far, great. But if you happen to have aimed your remote a bit wrong and the TV missed the command to turn on, the Harmony won't notice. It will think everything's fine and you're watching a DVD. You can't just press the "watch DVD" button again to fix it--you'll have to navigate through a series of screens to select the TV and repeat the "on" command. Ouch. Not convenient. (This problem isn't specific to the Harmony 1000--because your TV doesn't send any reply, any remote doesn't really know whether a command was received.)Also, while the Harmony can be successful at simplifying your control of your entertainment systems, expect to pay for that simplicity by spending several hours to set it up. Even if you're fairly knowledgeable about your equipment you'll likely spend at least 4 hours to set it up, and another few to polish the settings once you've used the remote for a bit.A second problem was that the Harmony library didn't recognize two of the four devices I have; for example, it didn't know the DirecTV HD TiVo model I have. What made this worse was that the remote's "learn" function didn't work reliably (it would claim to have recognized and learned a command, but afterwards that command wouldn't actually work; this happened for a small fraction of commands but was still disappointing).Finally, Logitech's setup software is quite cumbersome to use because it forces you to do everything in a certain order, and many screens don't have a "back" button. For example, you have set up your devices first, then you define your activities. If you realize you forgot to add your amplifier when trying to define the first activity, you can't go back and add it. No siree, no can do--please finish defining all activities, then define your commands, update the remote's software, and "verify" that everything "works", and *then* we'll let you go back and add a device. Very annoying.To summarize, while the Harmony 1000 has a good core idea, looks beautiful, and may work beautifully for others, it didn't work for me.
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!
I am so angry! I put this on my brand new D90, only to find it pressing the end element of my lens in the center. I was scared and remove it quickly. The film coating the lens element was damaged by this filter!!!! Tomorrow I will make a phone call to amazon for a compensation. crying for my D90 lens....
I am a petite person (5' 1") and the headphones did not fit on my ears at all.
I originaly bought this item to up grade to the usb feature to the 2.0 standard. It was an easy instal but once I started hooking items up to the unit it stop functioningand it some how corrupts my files on my external hard drive. In conclusion dont buy this item, this item doesnt work, it may freeze you computer, and even the updated drivers wont make this item function properly.
Like others have said. it loses its connection every 30 minutes and needs to be restarted.I strongly recommend you not buy this router.
IT'S DEFECTIVE! IT DOES NOT READ OR RECORD AT ALL!
My trusty A610 has just made the grand transformation from digital camera to paper weight. I turned it on today for the first time since September to photograph the snowy trees we've got in Seattle and found the LCD blacked out. At first I thought I had just accidentally turned the LCD itself off and took a few pictures through the optical viewfinder. However, when I hooked it up to my computer I was able to see that the pictures themselves were black. Bad CCD, apparently, and not the first of its kind to go bad.Black Screen Of Death. I expect to be in contact with Canon soon about a repair, and I also expect them to tenaciously hold to their $107 repair fee. I don't know if I'll be buying any more Canon products - I suppose its up to their service center at this point.
After my Dell laptop overheated, I knew that when I purchased my powerbook g4, I would take as many precautions as I could to keep it cool. A friend had purchased the Antec notebook cooler for his ibook and gave great reviews to me.Right out of the box, the Antec notebook cooler is very aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. It's pretty quiet--not too noticeable, especially when you have a laptop on top of it. But after a few weeks of usage, I started noticing black smudges on the bottom of my powerbook. It was a nightmare to scrub off! After a bit of investigation , it looks like the culprit was the powerbook's aluminum casing rubbing against the Antec's aluminum surface. How unfortunate!This "minor" glitch was ruining my $2600 powerbook's casing. So for now, I've resorted to flipping the notebook cooler upside down and using the bottom to rest my powerbook on top of, that is.. until I get a new notebook cooler. It is very crucial for me to have a notebook cooler, because I do tend to use my powerbook in bed a lot. And that's where it can get very warm from resting on cotton.I'd recommend this notebook cooler if you have a black laptop... but definitely not one with aluminum casing.
Just keep in mind this vendor has quite a racket going on. The headphones currently sell for $.99, but the shipping is about $7. Not as good a deal as you were hoping for.
I broke the headband on my good 'ol trusty Sennheiser HD280s and these looked to be about equivalent and the price was good so I took a chance. On first listen they seemed a bit muddy and to lack detail. I grabbed my broken 280s and did a quick comparison test. The difference was astonishing. Listening to music with breathy female vocals, pan flutes, solo strings (i.e. complex high frequency content) revealed a massive lack of detail to the point where I'm not really sure if my particular pair was damaged or built incorrectly. In any case I sent them back and will deal with duct taped Sennheisers for now. On my next visit to a pro music store I will audition the ATHM series as well as Senns, KRKs and Tascams I'm considering. FWIW, if you plan to spend anything over $100 and you really need good tracking, mixing and especially mastering headphones, go to a store where you can compare the models in your price range. Bring a CD of music you're intimately familiar with and compare the phones carefully. The price might be higher there but you can always check Amazon's price on your smart phone and ask the dealer to match it! Of course even if they can only come close it's nice to support your local music business. ;-)
I have this difuser, and I have the Gary Fong diffuser. This diffuser is less harsh than direct flash, but not that much. The Fong diffuser is much larger, and less convenient to carry around, and more expensive, but it really works -- it diffuses flash nearly as well as a silvered umbrella.
I like ATI All-In-Wonder cards. I ended up buying 3 of these cards because the specs seemed to be exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, game play works for 1-4 months and then the card goes bad and my computer locks up.After reading the review "Great Performance Card, Bad Drivers & Software, and Bad Heating", I suspect the problem with two of the cards is due to poor cooling (the third had a bad tuner). I have downloaded "ATI Tray Tools". I am going to look into purchasing the "Zalman Vf700Cu VGA cooler". I would really like this card if I could get it to work properly. It is unfortunate that the company produces cards with insufficient cooling. They could do much better.I installed "ATI Tray Tools" the "Zalman Vf700Cu VGA cooler" on one of my units that froze during games. This fixed the problem. The cooling fails after a short time. On the third card the tuner did not work right out of the box. I sent it back to ATI and they repaired it but on return one of the heat sinks had fallen off a memory chip. I ordered some thermal glue to replace it.If ATI does not make any more AIW AGP cards then this is top of the line. If you play games at all, I highly recommend the upgrades mentioned above. I hope ATI continues to support AGP with their AIW cards as there are a lot of AGP machines that will be around for awhile.
We purchased this machine several years ago, new, for ~$350. Considering how sparingly we used this boat anchor, it had a voracious appetite for ink. Since the ink came in a tri-color cartridge, when one color ran out you had to pitch them all.Once we didn't use it for 2 weeks (on vacation) and when we returned we found that the cyan print head had completely clogged and the blue had partially clogged. Heavy amounts of cleaning would help, but the heads would just clog up again in another couple of days. So; in less than 1 year our color printer became a monochrome printer. That was until a few weeks later when the internal power supply fried and this thing would only emit a high pitched squeal. For the money we paid I'd expect better quality. My next multi-function will be a Canon PIXMA. My father in-law has had one for a year now and absolutely loves it. Separate cartridges for each color too.HP laser jets are OK, except for their tendency of developing a multi-page feed problem after a year or so, but their ink jet printers are pretty bad. Stay away from this one.
A very disappointing product from the fine name brand of Maxell. The flip-up cassette loader rarely closes properly; it constantly pops up in the middle of rewind. The device also makes a terrible screeching sound when rewinding. I'm not sure how gentle this rewinder is on delicate 8mm tape. I would seek a better product.
web cam is awful, still pics are very low quality. doesn't have built in flash. only burns to vaio's and awful softward.
Usually on Amazon customer reviews, someone had a bad experience with a product and I wondered why I couldn't find anyone who had something go wrong with the Panasonic 42" plasma...then I realized that person was me.Eight weeks ago, I had read all the good reviews, saw the TV and was impressed and plunked down my nearly $3k for a television set...I still can't get used to that much money for a TV.It looked good. I liked it a lot for video games, movies, over-the-air HD. It seemed to be at less risk for burn-in, HD looked good (although I genuinely believe Samsung plasma's look better in HD), great software for stretching images to fit. Everything was good until six weeks into owning it -- AND ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SUPER BOWL -- it just wouldn't turn on. Being past the 20 days I can return it to the store, I was in the hands of the manufacturer and their warrantee terms. I'll spare you all the details because you already know this story -- one problem after another, moronic local service reps, and extremely unsympathetic customer service.Two big problems that will make sure your TV will be under repair for longer than necessary:1) Panasonic will not supply its service agents parts so everything has to be ordered as needed. Three or four days will go by until it arrives and if it doesn't fix the problem (as was the case with my set), you start all over again.2) Panasonic customer service escalates these issues to "field service technicians" who interface with the local repairman who are authorized by Panasonic to fix their sets. But customer service does not have access to these field servie technicians and nor do you if you have a problem. You either talk to the repair shop or customer service but no one talks to the field technicians except the repair shop. It's wierd and stupid and it keeps you in the dark when you are trying to sort out problems.My local retailer likes to remind me that if I had paid the extra four hundred dollars for the extended service program, they would have taken care of everything for me. But why should I have to pay extra for better service when that is what Panasonic should provide? Six weeks after buying a three thousand dollar TV, it breaks down and I get treated like I bought a $30 toaster.It is now over two weeks and it will likely be another two weeks before I get it back. Plus, it is hard to feel good about this TV. I will live in constant fear that it is going to malfunction again.But bottom line: I am in sales, if I treated an unhappy customer the way Panasonic is treating me, I wouldn't have that customer anymore. And Panasonic doesn't have me anymore either. I won't buy their brand. They had a choice -- fix this problem to keep a high-end customer or go by the book to save a few dollars at my expense (time, days home from work, aggravation, etc.)
I came home to find the power transformer case in 2 pieces and a bunch of blackened and swollen electronics components inside - it had overheated and exploded during the second use. Probably lucky the house hadn't burned down as well.
I have had one of these filters on my Nikon 18-70mm DX lens for a couple of years and had no trouble with it. So I let Amazon add one to my order when I bought the Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The filter ruins the performance of the 70-300 VR, the lens doesn't focus correctly and there are strange reflection patterns in the out-of-focus areas of the image when you zoom in to 100%.
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.
These are the cheapest batteries I could find. They work fine, but don't last too long. They are definitely not as good as the Lumix-made batteries, so you should buy a few.
This is a terrible product. It gets little to no signal 99% of the time. In the car, on a walk, in my home--anywhere--and the signal is weak to non-existent. It's a waste of time and money buying this product.
Sure it is more convenient than the expo discs or discs that are over large and you have to screw on but the price is not worth it. Has the price of plastic gone up. Someone else mentioned using a piece white of paper. It does the job but you don't want someone to hold it everytime. I bought a certified grey card which does the same job as this one for half the price and with extras. I guess your paying for the name but that just me. In this economy I can save dollars without comprimising quality.
I had an internet connection, this router chewed it up and demolished it, am returning it now. The set-up disk would never get beyond 99% complete, the PC could never detect the device, we plugged the old router back in and lo and behold I am here returning my product and reviewing the crap I'm sending back. It even came dusty out of the box, how messed up is that?
OF COURSE IT WORKS! BUT, how well? Especially if you're using msn messenger alot, it kept signing me in and out too many times. Then after a long while search of the problem (I even changed ISPs to try and figure out), I found the cluprit, it's the router, I should've known better. This product is a rip off, even its Compact USB Adapter does the same crap, Airlink+ is MUCH MUCH BETER, so I went for Netgear and sell that crappy router somewhere else. Go for Netgear, cheaper, more reliable, and more stable. Linksys is way way over-rated. Sorry, but we're all just customers, they should conform, not entirely us.
I always go to the worst reviews, and generally find them simply to be whining. In this case, I have to agree. I've spent hours with this and can't get an image up. Extremely disappointing; sending it back tomorrow and buying a SONY, which I hope will fare better.
Initial review from others comments prompted my to buy it. Bad move on my part. It's pretty much useless and will occupy space in my junk drawer. Not even sure if it is worth trying to return. For the price, in the junk drawer.
I have had a 5060 for about 2 years. Paid $700 for it new, now selling for around $400. I started having problems with not being able to access any of the menu functions. Started researching the problems on the forums and find that it is a common problem with this camera. Sent it in to Olympus for repair. Their charges are to be $180. An e-mail to them begging for consideration was never answered. I do not advise anyone to buy this camera...
It's very hard to get the Memory Stick out of this device. There's no push spring mechanism, and there's hardly any of the MS sticking out for you to grab it. Really cheap.After I bought it I realized that it doesn't accept Memory Stick Duo. My mistake for not being more attentive. Sony's new PSP takes Memory Stick Duo, so don't buy this if you own or plan to own a PSP.
For the first 12 months of ownership this recorder worked great in all respects. I felt I had a winner. Its on-screen "Easy Guider" system made it a snap to operate. I was happy. But in the 13th month (it had a 12 month warranty) it stopped dead in its tracks and couldn't be budged to do anything. The unit's front panel display read "Hello," but didn't proceed beyond that. I couldn't play, record, eject my tape cassette or DVD disk, and I could not even turn the machine off unless I disconnected the power cord.When I asked the Lite-On support team for help, I was told to return the unit to the store where I bought it for repair. The store told me to return it to the manufacturer. After 13 months of ownership with light usage I'm stuck with a dead machine. I'm not happy now.
Despite reading all the reviews on poor quality, I still purchased the Rio forge. I have owned a Rio mp3 player in some form since they first came to market. I felt it was a good purchase based on my good experiences with their products in the past.However, almost a day after the warranty ending the player died. The replacement from Rio would be more than just buying a new one. When the Forge was working, it has various problems from shutting off when it hit a deleted song to not starting up at all until you pulled the battery.It is not worth the money when there are so many alternatives out there. It has cool features, but features doesn't mean a thing if the product will not last past 3 months.
I purchased this ink in June 2012 and finally needed to use it in September 2012. The date printed on the cartridge is 2007. And I am unable to return this since the window to return expired. I am out $25 because this ink is dried and will not print in my HP printer.
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.
I received the unit and unboxed it,(Version 4.1).Setting it up is easy(it comes with a install disc that is idiot proof,however it wouldn't finished the set up.I called the tech support and after about three hours they decided that it was defective and that i would have to take it back to where i purchased it.Amazon made it right.I have since purchased a westell unit and it works perfectly.
We returned this video camera due to video picture quality. The camera requires a lot of light to have a decent video, even after changing settings, the video had a "grainy" look. We just needed something basic to replace our 10 year old video camera and thought this would work, but the picture was worse than our previous camera. Purchased the PV-GS65, next model up with 3CCD's and love this model. As a matter a fact we still had the GS-31, used the same tape, shot the same footage, and reviewing the two different shots, the GS-65 did 100% better.The camera has a great feel in your hand, although the menu button can be difficult to press.
I connected the keyboard and mouse, and Win7 installed the latest software while I was cleaning up the cardboard. The keyboard worked right away and was very comfortable.The mouse, on the other hand, didn't track properly. I'd move the mouse up and down, and the pointer would move as expected. Move the mouse left and right, however, and the pointer would move diagonally across the screen.I searched for a way to calibrate the mouse, but the software doesn't allow you to do that. I used it for two days to try to get used to it, and ended up with some pretty impressive wrist pain. After a very long and frustrating call to Microsoft, they admitted that the mouse was defective and they'd send me a new set. Then they checked availability and found out that it would be weeks before they'd get replacements in stock. After that they'd be happy to ship my new kb and mouse across the country by ground shipping.Since I wasn't happy with that, they offered to exchange these for a non-ergonomic set or with theMicrosoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000, which happens to be selling at half the price at the moment. Given the lousy state of Microsoft support, this is being returned and I don't think I need more MS hardware right now.
The sound is very good,but the product show 2 problems. The funcion " randon" don't work and, when I turn off, the music come back at the first.
one of the outputs are blow it makes a distorted noise so i need to continue using my music without this unit i just got 2 weeks out of this item
This printer would have to be the worst printer I have ever owned. Though I have never had good luck with any inkjet printer in the past, this particular printer takes the award for worst ever. The nozzles CONSTANTLY clog and you are left with gaps and smears throughout your printed pages. The only way I can get it to make a decent print is to run the head cleaning utility a minimum of 4 times before I print.
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.
The Logitech wireless music bridge sounded great for a month before it quit working. I used the troubleshooting guide to try and restart it, but that did not help. The Logitech website does not list this bridge anymore, so you'll get no assistence from the manufacturer. I can no longer send it back to Amazon, so I've lost the money for it. Just one more reason not to buy a no-name item made in China.
Screen protector was peeled off on one corner. I had hard time taking it off completely.Mine didn't play DVD media correctly. It's like stop and go continuously, making unable to watch any video. It plays Divx files from USB memory though.It reads USB memory card, but you have to select USB each time the unit is turned on. It plays picture files automatically when you select USB. So when power is off and on, you will have to go through several steps to watch Video files in USB memory.
It didn't work! The support people at Pinnacle is useless. My question number is 041007-000056 and since 10 days ago I am still waiting for some help from Paul (the guy at the support line).Avoid this product, it has serious engineering problems.
This is an extremely poor product. The drive is not like other usb drives that you are familiar with. It has internal moving parts, so needless to say it gets fairly hot when in use. The drive has a problem when you try to write over 4gb of information on it. The drive will dismount quite often (while you are accessing it), which causes files to be partially written. I tried to reformat the drive to NTFS, but bad tracks were detected. I tried to reformat to FAT32, same thing. The only use that I can see for this drive is on cold days you can plug it into your laptop for a few seconds and have an instant hand warmer. There is no way that I would store any kind of valuable information on this drive. I suspect there will be some type of class action lawsuit on these drives in the future.There are much better products on the market for cheaper. I just bought an Adata 32gb usb flash drive from Frys that costs less than this piece of junk. I am very happy with it, it's what a usb drive should be.Buyer Beware
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 have owned this camera for a year and it has malfunctioned twice requiring it to be replaced with a refurbished camera. It's autofocus function does not take clear pictures consistently. My son's Canon takes much better pitures. I would not recommend this camera to anyone.
I was very disappointed with this product. Put the router on the first machine and installed a wireless card on a PC in the basement. Everything was installed properly and there was no signal. Called technical support and was told that the signal could not go through the floor and a few walls.I put the wireless card in a laptop and was able to get full 11Mbps transmission while in the same room as the router. As soon as I left the room, the signal degraded. Little or no reception less than 50 ft from router, and definately no signal in the basement, less than 100 ft away.I truly do not recommend this product. Simply does not work as advertised. Great if you live in a small studio or one bedroom apartment, but in that case do you really need a wireless product.
The machine records the messages, and was easy to program the message and time, however, what it did record was illegible. I could not understand any of the messages it recorded, even at full volume I had to listen to each message three or four times to understand who had called, their message, and their numbers.
After a few months of very light use (perhaps 12 hours total) the unit has failed and does not format properly. I suspect heat buildup since the case is plastic and unvented.
its never gone off and i had it for a few months already. its never worked and such a waste of money.
I've had this unit for a little over a month and it completely stopped reading DVDs. It still reads audio CDs and the VCR is decent. I'd steer clear of this combo.
I got this as a Father's day gift. The first time we used it on a car trip the player overheated after 45 minutes and the picture and sound started skipping. I thought it might only be due to the travel case but no, it did the same trick while sitting on a tabletop. After reading the reviews AFTER having this problem there was no question I would be returning this. Target was very good about taking return. I replaced it with the Mintek from Costco, which cost less and has two headphones.
I have the Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player. After 6 months of no problems my player just shut off on me yesterday. It would turn on, then after 20 seconds, it would shut off. I swapped out the battery, still nogo. I formatted the drive and tried listening to just the radio, nogo. I loaded the new firmware from Creative's site, nogo. So now I'm stuck w/ a broke MP3 player. Creative wants $50 to fix it. BEWARE: Their warranty is good for 90 days (not 12 months). I went to Creative's forum and it seems that ALOT of people have this same problem but yet Creative does nothing about it.I wish I had bought an Ipod. Creative sucks. Their products work for a few months then crap out on you!!
The ear cup is shallow. The hard speaker cover touches the ear, making it painful and uncomfortable after few hours of use.I'm on quest to find a headphone to replace my broken Bose around-ear headphones. ( Great headphone but unreliable)If someone out there can help me to fine a RELIABLE DEEP cup headphone like the BOSE please feel free for suggestions.My Sennheiser HD201 Headphones is going back..can't use it.
I'm not sorry this product is no longer being produced. It is extremely simple to print out pictures in black and white from a good digital camera. Join the modern world and forget about antiques like black and white film!
The print quality is good on this machines, it just takes forever to print something. When you turn it on and try to print something it takes a least a full minute maybe longer to warm up before it even starts printing. If you are printing a detailed color job, it then takes a long time to print. For simple black ink jobs, once it is warmed up it is pretty quick. No wireless printing capabilities built in, and difficult to install the drivers if you don't have the disk.The thing I dislike the most is that the ink is really expensive, and you are not able to refill cartridges, you have to buy new every time. I would recommend a different printer.My next choice of printers will be something like theBrother Printer Wireless Monochrome Printer, Dark Grey (HL2280DW). For a comparable price you can get a laser printer, which means it will be way faster, and have wireless networking capabilities.
I purchased 3 of these units and had to return each as they emitted a loud 60-cycle hum when turned on, with or without an iPod connected. Evidently Emerson doesn't check these things before they leave the factory. So: buyer beware!Without the hum, this might have been an OK unit, except for the excessively bright digital display, with no way to turn it down.
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.
My first spindle of these worked flawlessly. My second spindle of these didn't seem to work at all on the same drive. Bizarrely, when I took a set of CD's to another computer, they worked great, so I figured it was my drive. Unfortunately, after buying a new drive, they didn't work on that, either.Based on the other reviews being super positive and super negative, I'm thinking that the quality control on these things is pretty horrible. Entire spindles of bad CD's may be being shipped, as are entire spindles of great ones. My advice - don't waste your money.
No one in his right mind would pay over $100 for a used Panasonic recorder based on the horror stories in the forums. I myself have had 5 Panasonic DMR Combo recorders in the last year.( 1 new and 1 refurb DMR-EZ48, 1 new and 1 used DMR-ES46V, and 1 DMR-ES40V). Four out of the 5 have failed with the NO READ error and the common lens/hub cleaning process did nothing. The only fix per Panasonic support is to send it to their repair center for $130 flat repair (you pay to ship) with only a 90 day warranty!!!!!!! For DIY folks, replacing the DVD drive/PCB is cost prohibitive, if you can even find one. In my opinion, the Panasonic consumer electronics division clearly has no interest in producing a reliable product.
Its a straight forward device.Unfortunately what I got was nothing like what I ordered.What arrived was a mustard yellow coupling about twice the size of the one pictured, that is so far off spec the cables fall out at the slightest movement.I ended up folding paper wedges to keep it together while I was working and then had to stop by R**** Shack to buy a proper one at quadruple the price so I could continue using it on the road.It should have been a straight forward purchase and I thought with Prime shipping I would save myself the trouble of running the errand.I guess they just prey on people who buy devices that aren't priced high enough to justify a return.meh...
Ordered metalic looking speaker mounts. Received wrong color and processing time for order was lengthy. These are cheaply made plastic mounts that will work to hold up speakers, but the consumer may want to look elsewhere for a sturdier product. Installation instructions are lacking on detail for installing in dry wall versus wall studs.
what they dont tell you is that the psp has to be spot less cuz the smallest scratch it will make a huge bubble in that area, i bout 4 cuz i have 2 psp and i wanted 2 spare, and i ended up using all of them, i put gloves, even hold my breath while putting them and still 3 of them ended up ruined cuz only the smallest particle that touches the sticky area and its ruined, if u try to take it out, it creates a bigger mess, it comes with a cloth, if try to clean the screen with it, u end up with cloth particles that u dont see, but when u put the film you see them cuz they have a huge bubble around, any ways i ruined 3 and the last one i left it like that but now my psp looks horrible with all those bubbles, i believe in the malls there is a booth that sell a similar film that dont create bubbles, very popular for cell phones. oh, and not to mention it took forever to arrive home, i even forgot i ordered when i got it...
I wish I had noticed the review that said this is not USB!! I had to find a PSII to USB adapter! Also, since I have to use the adapter, command control buttons such the calculator do NOT work!! BLAH!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE!!
The picture didnt do justice to this product, it seemed big and powerful from the pictures displayed on Amazon. I odered this product from Amazon mid 2008, by the time i received it, it was ridiculously small like a piece of toy! the sound was fake! Nokia E90 sound is louder and better than what you espect from it
THIS ITEM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BRAND NEW AND THE BOX WAS OPENED NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT...THANKS
Product is not compatible with WinME and D-Link tech support was useless. Never did get the camera to work and had to return to vendor.
It's not clear, it becomes foggy, has poor visibility, is black and white at night and if you don't have a backup light you can't see..
Well i like the keyboard but i must say i was disappointed to see that their were no multimedia functions on the keyboard, no next, previous etc, this was my main reason why i lost interest into the keyboard. Next reason comes from the fact that when i do press the pause button it fails to respond besides that it's a gr8 keyboard.
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.
I bought a pair of these headphones recently... tried them out for 10 minutes, put them away in the storage case, then a few days later tried using them again & the right side earpiece would not work... tried it with several different audio sources & it would not work. The only good thing about these over priced headphones was that they broke within 30 days, so I can still return them to the store for a full refund. I will be exchanging these for a less expensive set of headphones.
My housemate had purchased a Linksys wireless router and this card, so I purchased the same one in the hopes that it would ensure compatibility. In retrospect, this was foolish after having seen the problems she had in setting up the router and her card. I attempted to install the card on my Dell notebook, which runs Windows ME. The Utility Monitor icon never appeared in my system tray, and attempts to open the utility monitor file were futile. My first call to Linksys tech support reached a representative (after 15-20 minutes on hold) who just had me uninstall and reinstall the software twice--to no avail. She then told me that the problem was Windows ME--and that I needed to go to the Windows website to update it. The fact that the reason I needed the adapter was to access the internet seemed to escape her.A couple of days later, after noticing that when uninstalling I received a message that two program files were "locked" and could only be uninstalled after rebooting, I called tech support again. After another 20-minute wait, I explained what I had noticed and asked how to "unlock" the files--which were the same files that control the WLAN utility monitor (which still wasn't opening at all). The tech had no idea what I was talking about. Following several more uninstall-reinstall roundabouts, the tech concluded that the adapter was bad. I know this isn't the case, as I attempted to freshly install my housemate's identical card on my computer, and I had the same problems. It works just fine on her system, so it must be a software glitch.In sum, I am returning the adapter, which isn't worth the cardbox box it arrived in. I bought the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Adapter (MN-520), and installed it in 10 minutes without ANY problems. I was skeptical of Microsoft hardware, but it proved itself and surpassed wireless "leader" Linksys by far. Stay away from Linksys if you have Windows ME.
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.
What the other folks have said so far is correct! However, here's some new downfalls of this machine nobody has seemed to mention yet:"REPEAT" doesn't mean "Repeat". It means "GO TO PREVIOUS MESSAGE". ie. If you're listening to a message and someone is giving you their phone number and you missed a digit, you should be able to hit repeat and listen to the message again. NOPE! Instead it takes you back to the PREVIOUS Message that you don't need to hear again. In the manual, it says this will only happen if the message is giving the time/day stamp part of the message, but this is incorrect. IT HAPPENS ALWAYS! I called AT&T; Customer Service on this issue and they could care less."TIME/DAY STAMP": You can't shut off. Every other feature on this machine you can turn on or off except this one. Most of the time, I could care less if they called at 10am or 2pm, I still need to return the call. Besides, most people end up saying what time they called anyway as habit. Why do I need to hear the time twice?NO NUMBER OF MESSAGES DISPLAY: When you come home, they want to you to count the number of times the light blinks. If it blinks 9 times, I have 9 messages. That's exactly what I want to do when I come home from a hard day's work is count blinks on my answering machine every day. Darn it, if there's 5 new messages, just spell it out for me on a LCD display.CALLER I.D. PHONE NUMBER ANNOUNCE: It could be a great feature. But I like to keep my number of rings on 2 before it answers. The problem is that then the machine won't read you the number calling. The manual is incorrect. It says that the number will be read no matter what, but that the rings would change to 3 to allow enough time to read the number. Again, this is incorrect.I [didn't pay very much] . You get what you pay for! Shame on me!!
we have one at our work and none of us have ever seen anything near 25 pages a minute or even 10 pages even at the lower black and white resolutions, expect maybe 3-4 a minute at the lower settings with a jam ever couple of minutes. Never put more then one page at a time in this scanner it will probably jam and if not it will usually fail to seperate pages. Expect the rollers to stop working in a few months, expect the entire machine to die some months after. While I'd consider the machine a horrible purchase I've gotten good color pics off it (which may take 5-10 minutes a page) thats worth something.
What? Couldn't get ten year old technology to work? Well. It's my fathers computer and his old computer with an existing Zip had died. I had hoped to give him something to download his 15 zip disks onto his new computer. Driver found the zip drive, but the new computer wouldn't read a thing. Heartbreak. But he had a CD burner on the same (old)computer and never got around to converting Zip to CD.Who was it, the white queen in Alice,said: "you have to run very hard just to stay in the same place".
I really don't like this printer. Though, it's good in some ways. The printer doesn't use that much ink, so you don't have to buy printer ink very often. Plus, it does a quite good job cleanig itself.Now for the negatives, which are much more important than the positives. First off, I have a LOT of paper feed problems. A lot of times when I put 5 sheets in it takes the whole entire 5 sheets. Another problem is the print-out quality. Even on the best setting and on high quality paper, the print is still low-quality. It has white lines all over the picture. Also, man is it SLOW! It's the slowest printer ever! It takes more than 3 minutes to print out something that covers half of the paper. Half! The whole paper takes 6-7 minutes depending on the color of the document or picture you choose to print. Of course, there is a draft mode (a.k.a. poor quality), which is pretty fast (about 30 second a full sheet of paper), but is almost unusable because it's quality is horrid! It has white lines on the paper and it has little ink on it. Even though it does a good job cleaning, cleaning takes a little while too. Also, this printer is not new. Were not in the 90's anymore people! There are probably printers for lower price that work much better. Which leads to my next complaint. Install on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X are a pain! The operating systems listed above are pretty new and aren't supported by the OS, so it's a PAIN to install or uninstall.Overall:Pros:- Don't have to buy ink often.- Good cleaning.Cons:- Bad paper feed.- Bad quality print-out.- Very slow at printing and cleaning.- There are better printers for less price.- Bad install.- Bad uninstall.Recommendation: If you see it at a yard sale for less than $20 and you don't care much for quality or features, buy it. But other than that, DON'T BUY! Not worth $70.
There is absolutely no point - now that there are palmtops on the market that are far more functional - in a handheld that requires the use of a dinky little stylus and a specialized writing method to enter characters, and has a tiny little display window unsuited for any long form text.Not to mention that it has an MS operating system, which I have some philosophical problems with.
I ordered this product as new product on Amazon.com, it stopped working 6 months later, I returned it to Samsung repair, turns out that there was no warrantee (after they originally said that it was). Tech for Less and Amazon wanted nothing to do with it. Basically I had to write off the monitor and take the hit, neither Amazon, Tech for Less, or Samsung, would take responsibility for it. I will have to buy a replacement. Customer service in all three of these companies couldn't have been worse. The warranty (3 years) posted on Amazon's website turned out to be useless and their customer service even worse.
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.
When I ordered my canon powershot S5IS (from Amazon), you recommended this filter, both as filter and as a lense protector. Naturally, I wanted it. It arrived a few days after the camera, which was not too much of a problem, but the thing is a SCREW mount, and the mount on my camera IS NOT A SCREW MOUNT!!! The size may be appropriate, but without duct tape (not a real attractive option), it is positively useless to this camera.
Right after opening the package, I tried brewing a tea ball. the tea was okay, tasted like regular jasmine tea and the flower was not as fancy as I expected,but that was okay too. The problem was that I noticed a small gap where the handle was attached to the teapot. I'm pretty sure it's not because of misuse because there was no damage done to the teapot. It just seems that the one I recieved was either defected or poorly made. I saw a simmilar product with simmilar price but with a thicker handle. I really want to return this but I already opened my tea package so I'll just have to deal with it. I recommend inspecting the quality of the teapot before trying your tea.
I have installed these labels in my dymo printer, and they seem to be working fine. However, it is entirely unethical to show pictures of "DYMO" packaging and use the "DYMO" description and then send generic labels. I'm sure the dymo people wouldn't be real happy about that either.If you are selling generic product, then say it in the description. But misleading customers, regardless of the quality, is poor business.
I have been using this device for a couple of years. It works well with several flash units, including an old Vivitar 285. I was surprised today when it failed to trigger an older Bowens studio flash. The Bowens' trigger voltage is 12 volts, the same as many of my other flashes that still work properly. The Bowens unit was checked out and it works with other camera's with a built in PC connection. The Wein device will not fire the Bowens from the camera or it own test button. When I called Wein, I was informed that the owner and only engineer was out and will only reply to email and then only if he feels like it. They did offer to take the unit back for service but it is not broken, just not well designed.
this seems like it should be the best thing in the world..maybe if you buy it new, but i don't know. i bought used and left channel doesn't work, volume control doesn't work very well(scratchy and poor control) mp3 dock kinda nice but not a dock like i thought it was going to be. its just a place to set it on and then run a 3.5mm aux cable. the woofer really drops bass notes nice though. like i said earlier, ehhhhh
I have owned and have friends that own different routers then this one and none are as bad. Two major problems with this router:1. Wireless range is BAD (I own a cheap router and it has twice the range)2. Router loves to disconnect from the internet when multiple PC's are accessing the internet at once.I have the latest firmware which states it addresses the disconnect problem but doesn't. Hopefully they will come out with a new version soon!
The binoculars you receive look NOTHING like the picture. I didn't care if they were black and I know the description says they have protective rubber armor but if you buy these, expect to receive the ones they advertise for the Barska Lucid 12x25 Compact Binocular (Black). Performance wise they did ok but still to weak for what I was hoping for. I purchased them for a girlfriend that I took to a sporting event but she most likely will not use them again. When I tried them the athletes still looked far away, you might as well just look at the big screen monitors, there really was no difference. I will purchase a higher magnification next time for her.
I received this product as a gift and have had nothing but problems with it. After only 2 weeks of use, it is already completely &quot;dead&quot;.First of all, it doesn't really fit in my car, as the company claims it will. We managed to get it installed and it worked great...for about 3 days. It occassionally locked up while playing a CD. I mean REALLY locked up - to the point where it had to be turned off and back on again. Then it mysteriously erased all my preset radio stations for no apparent reason (other online reviews mention this also). Now the entire screen is blank and NONE of the buttons work! Therefore, the radio doesn't work either. Needless to say, I'm sending it back.
Got the battery with the docking station. I only got three pictures before it went low. I have had no luck with it keeping a charge past one picture since.
I usually don't do this but...I hate this printer! I have had to re-install it 7 times in the last week. It jams or if it runs out of paper it freezes. I can't delete the job and move on. I have to re-install it. It's a pain. I doubt I could even sell it. It copies great, when it does, but it uses a LOT of ink too. I run out of ink so fast I can't afford to keep it. I'll probably just send it to the recycling center. Don't waste you time with this printer.
I have had the same problem as many other reviewers; The multi-disk changer has been used sparingly, and suddenly it would not play nor eject CD's. But of course, you can send it in and they will repair it for only about $90, which includes a 1-year warranty. Quite obviously, this is a defect in either the software, or in the mechanical operation. This is very disappointing, considering the $249 price. Don't waste your money.
The product never arrived. I was told it was sent out, but I never received it. I have tried to make contact, but no one takes responsibility.
Made in Japan but...dead. Laptop does not even recognize it's plugged in. I lost my 6 hrs worth of work on my business trip due to this battery which I purchased directly from Sony. Sony told me these are meant to be replaced every year. Somehow my double A's last longer than this. This was also my back up battery, I've only used this twice.
I have been using this cartridge for about one month and the BLUE ink is out. This is very discouraging. I may print 4-5 pages per day most of which are B&W.;Richard
This machine is absolutely horrible. First thing I noticed when I took it out of the box and set it up is the cheap feel and quality of the materials especially the handset which also did not work properly. I got a lot of static from the handset making it impossible to talk on the phone. Since you need the handset to record the outgoing message for the answer machine I was not able to get a clear message recorded. But that was not the only problem out of the box, I was never able to get a single fax printed because I kept getting paper jams. The print ribbon would get rolled up with the paper and jam the machine. It was a total waste of time. Definitely not worth $180. I had the machine delivered at my office and when the secretary saw it she said "Oh no, you got a Brother, they're nothing but trouble." I only wish I would have talked to her before I ordered it.
So I thought this was a pretty goog player for the price when I got it. I've had it for three months and I'm about to throwit out the window. The green plasic in the head phones broke in about a month. The controls on the player do not do what they are suppose to. You hit the back button and it advance the to the next song instead of going back. You try to change the playing mode it and it goes into the programing mode. In general the button just don't dop what there suppose to. the anti-skip is pretty good but thats it. Spend the extra money on a real cd player.
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.
recent purchase was not as pictured.... watch carefully when making a purchase. Item was a book picture was projector.... not the same....
Zero stars. This thing fell apart after a few uses, not very sturdy at all. This product is probaly outdated as new cameras come to the market.
Despite claims that this is a USB 2.0 product, it isn't. This is USB 2.0 Full-speed, the poor cousin of the USB 2.0 standard. USB 2.0 Full-speed is only 12MBs, the same as USB 1.1. Buy only a scanner that is USB 2.0 High Speed. And send a message to Canon by buying from a vendor that doesn't try to con their customers.
I used to own this specific model and it was the worst digital camera I ever owned. Even my pre-historic Kodak DC-40 gave me better photos than this HP camera. It has problems with both indoors and outdoors photos. If you are indoors, you need to use the flash if you want to get a quality picture, if you are in the sun, your photo will be too white. Battery life is short too, and there are many other things I can mention but it will make this review just too large. All I can say is, buy a camera from a manufacturer with years of experience in photography, like Canon, Kodak, Fuji, etc, and avoid new comers like HP.HP should stay with printers and avoid everything else because they are not good at anything else other than that.This camera is only good for beginners, but you can get a cheaper camera that can give you equal or better photos for much less. Just my 2 cents.
They must be selling all their defective units now. The first one I got stopped working after a month. The one I got a week ago one of the fans didn't work when it came out the box, it also has a short in the cable. Beware of defective units.
After reading tons of reviews I decided to try this unit firsthand. The reviews seemed to have no middle range. People either love or hate the player.I have a 60" HDTV and JVC progressive scan carousel DVD player. Here is my five cents worth:Picture quality - far from "amazing". I created backup copies of several movies ranging from action to sci-fi to cartoons. I ran the movies in "parallel" on my existing JVC through the component input and on this Samsung through DVI. After about 2 hours of flipping inputs back and forth, playing with the resolution settings I concluded that my JVC's progressive scan picture is better than any settings on the Samsung. Although hard to differentiate unless you watch the same movie frames either by flipping inputs or PIP the Samsung's performance was poor. Of course it blows away my older Pioneer and Apex. So it all depends what people compare it to.Sound - tried optical output, just awful. Low volume, lacks clarity. A total disappointment.Navigating menus takes forever. Slow response. One time I thought it locked up. Remote is just plain garbage - 6 year old design.NTSC/PAL decoder is also very poor compared to my JVC.Summary - $300 price tag is not worth the DVI output. $100 progressive scan player does just fine.People with 42"-60" HDTV screens should remember that DVD's are still 480 lines no matter how the player is trying to fill in more to get to 720. It's like a poor scan of a photo that one would try to tweak with Photoshop.
I had this product for a year and for a year it was going strong and it was a great mp3 player! I loved the menu and I thought it was much easier than any ipod. It was very simple to understand and I picked up on how to use everything quickly. After about a year however... it was awful! This mp3 player ended up crashing my computer! I lost everything! Hundreds and hundreds of songs lost! I also had to pay for a new computer! I was so upset. It had other problems prior to this such as it freezing occasionally and never shutting down but I was shocked when this happened because it had been a pretty good brand!I would say though not having an ipod is a flat out pain! Everything now is compatible with the ipods and buying any songs, games, videos, movies or accessories to go with it is almost impossible. I would not recommend this product to anyone!!!! I also want to mention that after awhile it doesn't allow you to play songs! It is the most annoying thing! It becomes very hard to put songs onto the mp3 player and often times songs that had been working for months and months will just abruptly stop working. Towards the end I would spend hours putting cds on and almost 50% of it wouldn't work!
LED lights (wall plug and car adapter) however neither ipod nor iphone are charged. The retractable USB cable lasted exactly 5 times... then the spring went flying.This is not worth your time ordering it.
There's a lot to like about this mp3, however they seem to have some serious quality control issues. We bought two and have had to replace 1 once and the other twice. The good news is that they go bad while still under warranty. If not for what to me is a huge problem, I would rate this product at least 4 stars.
While the size, shape, and function of this remote is nice I have to say that it is best to stay away from it. HK has horrible support and has taken the programming software off their website and now charges for it ($10). Seeing how Logitech makes frequent and free updates to their software, I feel this is outrageous and warrants a poor rating. Long term you do not get the same programming and software updates as do the Harmonies. You are always behind in firmware and software and now you have to pay to upgrade. Customer Service at HK is a nightmare I had to redial a long distance number (no 800#) for 30 minutes to get past constant busy signals. Once there I had to wait 40 minutes to talk to someone that just passed me to a different dept. which then passed me right back and so on and so forth until a bad transfer disconnected me. Do yourself a favor, get a different remote because if you ever have a problem HK does not stand behind their products without a fight and a charge.
I just received a pair of these a couple of days ago. I tried them and they turned out to be a junk. The sound at medium-high pitch is like whistling and squeaking. And that hurt my ears! My old broken ones sound much better than these. I tried to return it this morning, but only to find out that Amazon does not accept earphone returns due to hygiene reasons. Right now they are lying in my trash bin.
DON'T BUY THIS TV. ESPECIALLY FROM AMAZON.COM. THE PICTURE SUCKS. THE IMAGE IS SO SMALL ON STANDARD BROADCAST TV THAT YOU MIGHT AS WELL BUY A 13" CHEAPIE. WHEN YOU STRETCH THE FRAME EVERYONE LOOKS LIKE THE NUTTY PROFESSOR. I GOT RIPPED OFF BY AMAZON WITH A DAMAGED SET, THAT I DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL THE GOONS HAD LEFT IN THEIR TRUCK. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ALREADY, AMAZON DOESN'T TAKE TV'S BACK, DAMAGED OR NOT. BUYER BEWARE, GO TO A STORE THAT HAS A RETURN POLICY AND PAY THE REAL PRICE.
highly disappointed with the Kenko teleconverter ....i have a nikon d5000 and am using the 2x teleconverter with a 55-200MM lens. The AF does NOT work .... i am going to keep on trying the tricks other reviewers are suggesting but i have my doubts.
I bought the Koss CS-100 headset to use with my Dragon 11.5 software. I could not get it to produce any usable mic input sound levels. I have gone thru what forums and help columns are available, but nothing seems to work.This is when I wish I had spent the few extra dollars and just gone to BestBuy, where it is easy to return items that aren't working. That's where I'm off to now...!!!
Dont waste your time buying this, the Radio is loud as hell, no problems there, I know it is capable of being loud, but when it is on the TV function, you cant even hear the sound, I thought it would be loud. You can Hear the bass ok, just not loud enough from the speakers.
So, I can't get it to work with my cable box. 2 phone calls already. I'm waiting for a call back on my 3rd call. I really need this resolved since my box sits inside a cabinet and there's no line of sight for the I R signal.
Camera used to take pictures in coastal area of Brazil. NEVER exposed or immersed in liquid. However, Canon will not warrant due to Moisture Damage. ACTUALLY told by Cust Support that taking a camera from outside to an inside air conditioned environment can cause condensation and VOIDS the warranty. Would have expected better quality and more than a couple days use for my $300 investment. Turns out this camera is disposable. If you purchase, avoid humid environments such as Florida, all of the South, etc. This camera was taken great care of and stops working just because I take pictures on a humid day.
I tried the three different earpiece sizes.With the smallest size, the earpiece did not complete seal well in my ear canal. Bass was really poor, but mid and highs were decent.With the medium size, the earpiece sealed completely. Bass was REALLY good, but the mid and highs were REALLY bad.Perhaps the issue is with the user's ears. when I put the medium size on, I feel like I am pressurizing the air between the headphones and my ear drum. When this occurs, perhaps my eardrum is unable to detect/vibrate appropriately to higher freq sound. But because the air is sealed tight, bass response is incredible.I returned this set because I could not have both. Either Good bass w/bad mid/highs, or bad bass, with decent mid/highs.
I bought this cable to connect my laptop (The VGA end) to my TV (The RCA end) but it didn't work, I connected the VGA end to the laptop and the RCA to the TV in the component, and then I selected the component source in my TV and pressed Fn/F7 in my laptop but I got only some shadows in the TV, I'm positive that I had the correct plugging, but that was the outcome.The selling company has honest employees and they refunded my money at once.
The leather is ok in quality. Stitching is just average and the zipper is cheap quality. I bought this product from amazon thinking for 15 bucks (after rebate) you cannot get better quality but guess what - I ended up paying the full amount for this average stuff because my rebate was DENIED by the company stating that the UPC code is invalid. How can this be? In my opinion this REBATE thing is a HUGE SCAM. Please stay away and invest your hard earned money elsewhere.
Hopefully this is the exception rather than the rule, but my TV arrived in non-working condition. There were no outwards signs of damage, and cosmetically it looks fine, but it won't power on. Or rather it powers on for about 5 seconds and then shuts off with the green power LED on the front blinking.I contacted Sharp support and they said they will have a local service company come to fix it, but it looks like that will take a week or more. Meanwhile I'm left looking at a black screen.
Yes, I am Abu Alam. I did not know that this does not have audio with it. So I do not use it.
I purchased two different versions of Memorex's CD-R's (one spindle of 50 with the plain grey face and another 50 with a metallic-blue color) and neither works on three different CD/DVD writers: an HP 740b, an LG GSA-H55L or an LG GE20LU10. I have wasted God-knows-how-many discs trying to successfully burn a data CD disc but no success thus far. They just will not burn a disc successfully, and I've tried multiple popular CD bruneing software apps. Maybe that's why they were on sale when I bought them? BUYER BEWARE!
This lasted a few months of plugging in an out, but eventually the plug broke free of the backing plate. There are some screws that screw it from the backside; the cheap plastic threads simply broke off of that plate. Now there is no real way of plugging a cable in, it just falls back into the wall. Get what you pay for I guess.
It plugs in and the battery light comes on but it doesn't actually charge the ipod.
As luck would have it. I purchased this printer and was only able to get 40 prints from it before the internal cpu for the printer died.The repair and return policies from HP were not a satisfactory solution for the dollar amount of this purchase. HP's offered solution was to send out a refurbished unit to replace my new unit with me paying half the cost of shipping. That sure makes the 40 prints I got from the original unit pretty pricey not to mention I would be the proud owner of a refurbished unit that I have no idea where it has been. The other option I have been given is to wait for several weeks for a repair center to get the part needed and repair the unit. In the mean time I have no printer to achieve the goal this printer was purchased for.The falty printer and the non-acceptable return policy of HP makes this purchase a risky buy. Consider your options on alternative products before commiting on this one.I am in some kind of eternal "call you back" loop with HP if any acceptable solution is offered I will be back to append my comments.
When the deal is too good..should have known better..stupid product could not print even one page....just sacrifice $ 30 and get a real one or invest in a new printer with cheaper ink....good luck!
My book's firewire port was recognized by a cardbus adapter (I-O gear), but a firewire express card (Startech-2 port ) did not recognize the drive. Any suggestions?
(Corrected and updated) Like most here, I had no problems with my A-120 DVD player for the first 10 or 11 months of ownership. Then I started getting consistent &quot;NO PLAY&quot; messages at about the 1-year mark, with occasional errors in play plus minor pixellation or noticeable minor audio glitches. I thought at first it had to to with dust or disk errors (even though I am a light renter, and take great care of the ones I own). But the player soon had to be coaxed to play almost anything I owned -- only by repeatedly opening and shutting the front tray could I get it to sometimes play a disk in spite of this. Horribly frustrating, especially for an appliance that's in flawless condition, and seems way too new to me to simply conk out after light use.But it's dead. Now it won't play anything at all, and I'm definitely an unhappy camper. Panasonic reps were rude and basically told me to &quot;buy another one.&quot;Um... no. Like I told Panasonic, I think I'll just try Sony next time instead... a really disappointing experience, from a company I used to trust. Stay away from Panasonic unless you can afford to replace what doesn't work the first time.
I bought this printer and used it until I had to change the print cartidge. the ink holders are very flimsy and the clip broke without any undue pressure. needless to say it was not worth fixing. The picture were average but for the money were okay. replaced it with a epson r3oo and so far this one is much better made and the prints are great. price was reasonable too.
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.
I have a Dell XPS-1210 laptop, and had nothing but problems with this product. At first look it seemed to be the IDEAL solution, using the PC Express, however the original drivers locked my system up TIGHT. The second set of drivers would not recognize the product. The third set of drivers (for XP) are supposed to alleviate problems with Dell systems, but wiped out my wireless NIC capabilities, and still did not allow the docking station to function. After spending hours online with Belkin they told me they would need to have an "expert" call back, but they could not fix the problem either. I fianlly had to return the product. It is a shame, ir could have been a good solution, but Belkin seems to have created a poor software solution for it, and does not understand how to repair the problems.
i've used many brands. this filter comes free with my lens purchase. it is the worst ever. There are major light ghost whenever there are lights or candles in the view.Don't pay for it! unless it's free. even free, it's unusable.
Ive had this product for about 4-5 months now, it worked okay at the beginning of it's life, had a couple writing errors that were troubleshooted to be a malfunction in the drives writing process, wasn't too pleased with that. Now, 5 months later, i cant burn more than 5 MB of data to a disk without the drive freezing up and spitting out an error or 10. So unless i want to burn 5 MB of a 600 MB file at a time, it's been rendered useless to me.Looked around online and it appears I'm not the only one who has had this type of issue with this product.
I loved this MP3 player. It did everything I wanted it to do for 2 weeks and then froze. I got another the next day and in less than 24 hours it also froze. I broke down and got a Nano. On paper the Sansa is a great machine and I still like the form factor and extras. Therefore, I cannot reccomend it.
My 14 year old son received this for xmas last year and by the summer it was broken, he really takes good care of his things so we were very disapointed. this year he's getting an ipod, my husband and I are both ipod users and after this experience I think we will remain loyal to ipod.
I was quite disappointed with this filter. The glass is crooked within the metal rim. It was not obvious at first, until I put a lens hood over it, and then I saw that the lens hood was not even, relative to the camera body.
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.
I tried contacting the seller to return and was told that the film is probably in wrong. 3 of us have looked at it and looked at it. It is winding the film, but it makes an aweful winding and clicking sound, It is not winding the numbers of pics left dial. My son can't use it and I have wasted 3 rolls of film trying to work on this. NOT HAPPY!
I purchased this TV about 6 months ago, and did not have a HDTV signal coming to it until just recently.For everyday use without HDTV, this TV does fine. The picture is basically of projection TV quality. ESPN and most Network channels are clear, but still not perfect. You will need to make lots of picture adjustments to get everything looking good.With DVD the picture is pretty good. The only problem I found is that nightime or dark scenes on a DVD are very dark on the screen, and you almost can't see anything. Turning up the brightness adjustment helps, but that makes your daytime or bright scenes too bright.When I got HDTV hooked up, I became truly disappointed in this TV. The input of HDTV goes in the YPbPr1 input on the back of the TV. This makes it so that everytime you turn on the TV you need to change the input on the TV's remote manually to get to the YPbPr1 input. This TV does not remember this setting you changed, so everytime you turn off the TV, it resets to the standard input setting. Normal cable has no issue with this.The HDTV picture on this is really nice. No complaints with the quality. However, the HDTV signal determines the picture format you see, and everything is in widescreen format. So, 43" does you no good as nothing in HDTV is fullscreen.Spend a little more and get a widescreen TV if you want HDTV. I have a Mitsubishi 55" widescreen HDTV also, and that shows fullscreen and doesn't have any of the problems this Apex does.
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.
My boyfriend has been using this lock daily for the past 4 months to secure his laptop at work. Today it decided that the combination he had set was inadequate, so it reset itself. Now we cannot get his laptop off his desk, which defeats the purpose of having a portable computer. We strongly suggest buying a lock that unlocks via a key. Do not purchase this lock.
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...
This 8GB card works only in a new EeePC. It does not work in an older HP Pavilion notebook PC or in a Samsung 6.0 Megapixel digital camera. I had hoped to be able to use it to transfer data between my notebooks but it will not :-(
I am not sure how this card got so many stars. Not only is this card so slow, also some computers don't even recognize this card. If you buy this card, make sure you are pepared to return it.
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!
I bought these headphones as an upgrade to the premium headphones that came with my Zune. However, these headphones are more expensive and don't sound any better than the probably overpriced Zune ones. I had a really hard time finding end caps that fit into my ears without falling out and ensuring the sound isolating properties of the headphones. When I did finally find a set that works, the sound quality isn't any better than what I was used to. Sound isolation was achieved, but didn't really matter since the sound quality was not there. Finally, after about 4 weeks the right ear bud no longer works... and I can't figure out why. These ended up in the trash and I will not buy these headphones again.
We've been using this product for less than five months, it was working fine while it lasted. Then one day it died, doesn't light up, doesn't do anything. Supposedly it's still under their one-year warranty, we were told that they would send replacement as soon as the tech support deems the product defective. We spent hours on the phone with the tech support! We were told to download and install new drivers, new service packs... while it's obvious that this item simply died! We are supposed to call back again for more "support options". But we decide to give up.Fortunately Amazon has a good return policy, we'll still be able to get partial refund. You could bet that our next wireless adaptor will not be D-Link!
I've used different brands of DVD-R's before and never had problems burning DVD-R's. I have a Pioneer DVR-105 and use Nero Ultra Burning ROM as my CD/DVD burner of choice.Every single one of the Khypermedia DVD-R discs I used were failures. I'm surprised, because I've had nothing but good luck with Khypermedia's CDR media.
Do not buy this. I bought this for my husband in December for Christmas and it's broke already in fact it started breaking a few months ago. It keeps saying "no disc" parts have broken off. It's a piece of junk. My husband has to put something heavy over the cd cover to watch a movie. DO NOT waste your money on this junk!
As you see from the picture, these are supposed to be earbuds. When you get them you will find out they are not. I informed them that they have pictures inverted with the in-ear lanyard, but they don't care, and didn't fix it. I've had three of them now, and they are all the wrong ones, and had to be returned. The original product, which is the right picture, is the best thing since sliced bread. It allows you to hang your Ipod around your neck, and when you can listen, you just put in the earbud. No long cords to get caught on everything and yank them out of your ear. The lanyard without the bud hurts your ears, but the ear-bud is comfortable. they are very fragile, I've had about 15 pair, and they have all broken, but it's worth it because I love them. Everytime I have them around my neck, I get comments from people about how great they are, but you can't find them anymore, Apple disconinued them, probably because they are so fragile.
I initially gave this product a great 5-star review. Now it's been 3 months since I started using it and it stopped working and the water didn't turn off like it should have. What a mess and what a piece of junk!
At the store I was impressed with the quality of the product compared to the price. After purchasing the Celestron UpClose 10-30X50 binoculars & using at a range briefly, the binoculars sat on a shelf for 6 months. Spring around the corner I was checking equipment & noticed the right relieve lens had detached itself. This was an obvious manufacturer defect and upon contacting a representative of Celestron I was informed that I should mail the defective product to the company with a check or M.O. for $25. for shipping. I was told since they did business world wide it would take up to 4 weeks for them to evaluate the product and then another 4-6 weeks to repair or replace it. After several emails back and forth over the course of a week I informed the representative it was not worth the time, effort & money and due to the requirements stated the manufacturers warranty was worthless.While the representative was not rude, he was impersonal and frankly unpleasant to communicate with. I will never purchase another Celestron product again nor recommend them to others.
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
After Listening to many bose products for many years I decided on making a new addition to my bedroom already owning a Onkyo TX NR509 85 watts per channel receiver i decided i wanted something to blend in my room and still sound good.I looked at multiple systems from bose and decided on going with this system. I have many bose products (SoundDock 10, Lifestyle 12 series 2, Quiet comfort headset, 301 and 201 speakers as well as a set of acustimass 3 speakers.THESE Speakers are very well put together, Packaging is better than most, and Design wise this is fantastic However Sound Wise this is no good for someone into music unless classical or jazz.Problems.1. Vocals are very mid and low generated if you turn the center up the sub also adds bass and volume because the configuration requires you to plug all speakers into the Acustimass.2. The Acustimass Module. depending on the way its placed can sound great and low or sound like almost nothing. aiming it the way they show on the diagram makes it super loud and muddy. Aiming it into the room direct gives it a mid sound not very low so you really have to play with the Acustimass to get the right sound.3. After running audessy on my receiver it sounded like i was drowning in mud. All Mids and extra mids and mid lows thats all i hear.4. I have many receivers from an old optimus 5.1 from 97, Sony 5.1 2003, Denon 5.1 HD from 2009 and Onkyo from 2011. these are all very well made models and believe it or not the cheapest is the Sony I paid 149 brand new ist 35 watts a channel. That receiver sounds the best with these speakers however after i plugged the old sonys into them that came with the receiver in the same box again for 149! the old speakers sounded 20 times better. expecially with vocals.Over all Im giving this system 2 stars 2 for design and thats about it.Before you buy this think about going to a professional audio shop and listening to some polk, or Mirage Speakers at around the same prices they sound way better.Dont be dumb like me and buy before you have heared this. you will absolutely regret this decision if you truely know anything about audio quality.Google the problems with this product i can bet 1000s of people will agree with my review as this is all experienced facts.
I purchased these for my daily tread mill jog.First - the cord was so long I was always in danger of whacking it out of my ears by my flinging arms.Second - they didn't stay in my ears any better than my iPod earbuds did. They would bounce while I was running and I constantly felt the need to hold them in place.Third - the sound quality wasn't too stellarFourth - THEY ELECTROCUTED ME! You read that one correctly. This piece of turd up and electrocuted my dang ear hole. One minute I'm peacefully running (while trying not to rip them out of my ear) and I felt like I had stuck my finger (or in this case, my inner ear) in an electrical socket. I thought it had to do with my iPod and not the headphones, so I tried them on my laptop back at home. THEY ELECTROCUTED ME AGAIN!! I immediately flung them across the room where they disappeared for months. It wasn't until I was moving months later that I found some "new headphones" that I apparently "lost". Put them back in a few days later......you get my drift.If you prize your ear holes, don't buy this piece of garbage.
I bought this MP3 player in March of 2007. By July 2007, the LCD display went blank. I was outside the warranty coverage period for labor, so I paid $25 to have the display fixed. By October 2007, the display failed again. I have had nothing but trouble with this player and the company. I do not recommend this product or Creative. They will not refund my $25 or my purchase price of the player or even replace the player. I'll be spending my money elsewhere this Holiday season.
Purchased from Amazon on sale for $40.00. I own two Tivoli Model Ones and a Bose Waveradio II and a Grundig S350DL (an Eton). The sound and reception on this radio is not comparable to any of the above radios. The Tivoli Model One is close to the same form factor but is miles better in terms of sound and the radio. Of course you lose the remote / presets / clock function.Pros: Cheap if purchased on sale.Small form factor.Slim remote - similar to what is included with the Bose Waveradio II.Battery backup.Cons: Poor sound.Average to poor reception.LCD backlighting is not adjustable, may be a problem if used as a nightstand radio.Minimal clock functions (very small snooze buttons, alarm options, etc).
I bought these headphones for my 2 year old because they sounded quite durable.When I opened the package, I was disappointed to find the wires going into each earpiece were quite thin and unshielded. They did not look like they could make an hour without my active toddler creating a short in the line.Also, with a line into each earpiece, there is one more point where your kid can get caught in the line and end up pulling all the connection points.For this price ($25) I expect wire construction to be at least comparable to the Leapfrog brand headphones, not the same as the included headsets they offered with tape Walkmen in the 90s. Shoddy looking stuff.They are already boxed up to be returned.
This information is all available from the US Govt. The trick is to have software that will display it easily and with no hassles. First some background before I get started. I became a programmer in 1970. My first computer was an Epson QX10, an 8 bit CP/M machine from the early 80's. The reason for giving you a peek at my background is what I have to say about this software. It is, without a doubt, the worst example ofprogramming I have encountered since owning my first PC. I could list the problems and their lack of attention to detail and their seemingly complete unconcern for bringing to market a product with all the loose ends tied and that has the primary purpose of making the program that is easy to set up and use but I have neither the time nor desire to present you with a multi-page review that would waste your time reading the details of bad programming practice. My advice is this; consider this your last choice when shopping for GPS compatible software. Let the buyer beware. Note: I was going to give it one star but decided to give it 2 since it does work. We have to save one star things that absolutely do not work.
Item almost didn't fit my chair in my office. It provides just a small amount of support when more was need and expected.
Purchased this notebook cooler about three months ago for my Dell Inspiron 1420 / Dell Vostro 1400.As the other people whom reviewed this product said, it seems to create a vacuum and actually makes my laptop run hotter.The cable that connects from the cooler to the USB port on your laptop is also really cheap. After three months of real light use, the cable came loose and doesn't power on the cooler anymore. I have to wiggle the cable for it to power on and it would only stay powered if I hold the cable in place. If I let go, it'll power off. Real cheap parts. I've read about people complaining about this before and should have listened then!The blue LED light that illuminates from the side is also very bright and annoying with no way of turning it off. Very poor design.I've always liked Antec products but this one has really let me down. This notebook cooler is a waste of money. Definitely stay away from it.
Improper installation may be at fault, as it is very difficult to place this wiring against the wall in a straight line without some small curvature getting in. All along the material, it has pulled free from the wall. While it does not hang or sag, it would be terribly cracked had I painted over it. For a material that rips the paint off when making a minor correction, I was surprised at how easily it pulled away from the wall on its own.If it stayed flat against the wall, I would be all for it. As it is, I dread the thought of pulling it back down, as I'm sure the parts that stayed stuck will take half the drywall with them.
I bought the Soleus thinking that quality comes from the price and advertising; however, I was mistaken. Although the installation was simple it only became a problem there after.First my unit kept having an E3 error message which apparently means my air conditioner is working so well that it has internal frost. It then stops cooling the air and waits for itself to defrost. So every 5 minutes or so it would stop working even if the air temp was above 80 degrees.I didn't mind too much thinking the company would help since they vouch great costumer service. They have yet to call me back or respond via email. If you call their costumer service hotline they MAKE you leave a message if they are too busy. My three messages must have been misplaced.All in all... BAD company and a bad expensive product.
I got what I paid for, not a sturdy stand at all. I would not recommend this stand to any serious photographers.Vthomas
I got this model and really liked the Feature, But came to know that it had Defective microphone, So got it replaced with same model and found that too had defective microphone.
I bought the 80 gig version and it failed after 2 weeks. I performed the test to find the problem and the drive was unable to complete the test, probably because it sounded like the hard drive was spinning very sloppy and possibly contacting something else. I e-mailed WD the results of my test (failed to complete test) and they obviously didn't read the E-mail because they answered me telling me to take the same test I had attempted several times. They do not repair disks, only replace them and the hassle to replace it was a real pain, I refuse to put ANY important information on this drive because it is terrible quality.
I bought this specifically because the description said it was a Toshiba brand product. What I received is not. That is not the issue, however. This is a two-part AC adapter where one part "plugs into" the transformer portion of the second part. The problem is that the parts do not stay connected well enough to keep the electrical current flowing. It takes too much finagling to get it to work in the first place, having to find just the right connection. Once found, a slight movement and no power flow to the laptop. I am currently trying to return this part as defective.That said, the original order process and delivery went well with Northparts, hence the two-star rating. I will update the review to let you know how the return process goes.
Well folks, I'm sorry to say I've had a bad experience with this mouse -- which I confess I chose pretty much because my favorite color is green. Granted, my experience could be an isolated fluke, but then again, it might not be, and it might be worth sharing in any case.I actually did like the design and feel of this mouse, except for a few minor details I'll get to in a little while. All in all, it worked quite nicely for me for about six months.Then the left (primary) mouse button suddenly went dead. A coworker volunteered to help me troubleshoot, and verified that the problem was indeed the mouse by testing it on another Mac, and on a PC.Since it was WAY too late to send it back to the online store from which I bought it -- not Amazon -- I had to contact Logitech. This was easier said then done because, their website, like the websites of many other companies, doesn't have any prominent buttons or links labeled, "Click here to send us a message." Instead, you have to wade through an endless series of lists Frequently Asked Questions, with the last item on each list being "If your question still hasn't been answered, click here." (How DID I manage to click when my left (primary) mouse button was dead? I'll get to that.) I did finally get to the form for submitting questions, but I'm still not sure how. I think I banged my fist on the keyboard and accidentally hit the right key combination.Their response informed me that, although the mouse is still covered by their five-year warranty, they won't fix it. Okay, they'll replace it, but I can't just send it back to them with proof of purchase. First, I have to call their NON-TOLL-FREE customer service number, and we all know that I'll spend hours on hold, listening to ooshy string orchestra arrangements of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin songs, interspersed with promotional announcements for Logitech products. And I'll be paying for it. (Did I tell you they don't have a toll-free number?) Then, if the customer service representative decides it's necessary, I'll have to go through a long troubleshooting session with them on the phone. They'll almost certainly ignore my protests that I've already done my own troubleshooting and I already KNOW it's the mouse. And I'll be paying for it. (Did I tell you they don't have a toll-free number?) After all that, they'll probably still tell me I have to send it back at my expense.So it looks like I may as well buy a new mouse. Another coworker suggested that as long as I'm going to do that, I might try to disassemble the Logitech mouse and see if I can reconnect the left (primary) mouse button. But it seems I don't even have that option. The casing does seem to be made of several pieces, but as Mr. Scott would say, they're fused. There are no little screws to unscrew. The only way to take it apart appears to be to break it. Don't tempt me.Fortunately, there's a bright side. In the course of that six months, I became aware that this mouse was not actually the best choice for my situation. bought it to use with my Mac PowerBook, because I'm not crazy about the trackpad (which is how I managed to click, even though the left (primary)mouse button was dead). But it turned out that the large size of the mouse interfered with the purpose of choosing a PowerBook over a new desktop model. Actually, it was my wife's purpose. We go away on vacation for a little over a week every summer, and I always got crabby because I didn't have my computer. Now that I have one we can take with us, I have no legitimate reason to be crabby. (If I think hard, however, I'm sure I can come up with another reason.) The mouse was big enough that it was difficult to fit into the PowerBook's carrying case -- and I'm even wondering if forcing it in there so many times had anything to do with the left (primary) mouse button breaking. Furthermore, the cord is cumbersome, both on vacation and at home. I rejected the idea of a cordless mouse because of a compulsion to stick with the familiar.But I didn't want to trash a perfectly good mouse. Now that said mouse is no longer perfectly good, I have a legitimate reason to replace it. This time, I am going to go cordless, and I'll get one of those smaller mice, designed for portability.And this time, I WILL buy it from Amazon. At least if I'd bought this one from Amazon, I'd be out a bit less money.
My title says it all. I've lost footage several times, corrupt discs all the time. The worst part is, it makes you think you're recording, and then you go to play it back, and it's not there. This is a certified piece of junk. Mine may just be a lemon based on other reviewers, but why take the risk when it comes to recording fun memories?
I purchased a Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless router and a WPC11 PC card.In short: No problems setting up the router with the default configuration using the CD based setup program. With no security features (WEP, MAC address filters, etc.), I was able to get two wired PC's sharing the same cable modem with VPN connections. Installing the WPC11 PC card worked without so much as a system reboot!So far, I'm impressed... Until I tried the VPN connection over the wireless connection. Within less then 15 seconds after establishing a VPN connection, the connection was lost! However, the same VPN connection worked when the same laptop was hard wired in the same router!I checked the Linksys web site for the latest drivers, and to my surprise, the driver that came with the card was (5.158.1001.2003 Driver date 10/10/2003) was more up the date than the one on their web site (Driver Date: 4/21/2003)!Trying to debug the problem was made more difficult by the simplistic router log files that did not have as much as a time stamp or a way of clearing the file. Nothing on the Linksys support page helped... I then noticed in the stack of useless paperwork that came with the products, a flier that stated:"The Wireless-B Notebook Adapter, WPC11 ver.4, is a high-performance CardBus product. Therefore it will not work with Windows NT. It will also not work in the following Linksys wireless-ready products:- BEFCMUH4, Cable Gateway- BEFDSR41W, ADSL Gateway- BEFIR41W, EtherFast Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-port Switch- BEFSR41W-RN, EtherFast Ricochet Router- PPS1UW, EitherFast Wirless-Ready USB PrintServerIf you need product support for the WPC11 ver. 4, or you want to exchange it for a WPC11 ver.3 which will work with the devices listed above and Win NT, then call Linksys Technical Suport"I called, and they quickly informed me that this card has some known issue with VPN connections, and I can either try a beta version driver, or exchange the card for a vers. 3!How can you trust a company that is willing to ship products with known issues like this one? I promptly returned all Linksys products.
PROS:Great format supportGreat battery lifeBig, bright screenGood build qualityCONS:Meager internal memoryAbysmal user InterfaceAverage "sound quality"JetAudio is terrible softwareTroubles reading .OGG tagsPoor accuracy/resolution touch screenREVIEW:This seems like it should be a great player. However, using it is disappointing at best and frustrating at, um, ALWAYS. The touch screen requires two hands and your eyes to navigate, so driving and walking become life and death trials. Having used an iPod touch, I think the fault lies more with Cowon's interface than touch screens in abstract.In the interest of brevity, let me just say you should buy an iPod Classic if the best sound quality is your bag. I know the anti-Apple crowd are sharpening their knives, but hear me out:1 - The best way to have a great sounding DAP is to have great source material. An 80GB hard drive allows you to encode at very high/lossless bit rates and still carry around huge collections. Sure, the D2 has an SD card slot, but at current prices you'll double the purchase price of the Classic to acquire the D2 and 5 16GB SD Cards. Furthermore, the iTunes ALAC encoder is much faster than any FLAC encoder out there; the same goes for the AAC encoder vs. LAME. And as for the vaunted sound quality advantage of Cowon players vs. Apple, it's simply not true. All I will say is that it sounded roughly as good as my Sansa Clip, better than a 16GB Creative Zen (the current one, it has NO OUTPUT STRENGTH), and as good as my iPod Classic I bought after returning this beast. Good files + good headphones = good sound..OGG is better than AAC at any given bit rate, but the D2 can't read the tags right and botches track numbers. There goes that advantage. JetAudio is bloated, ugly software (some might say "so is iTunes" but that's another review). Using this player is like eating spaghetti with a spare tire. It's no fun. Avoid at any price.
I have several other Netgear products and have liked them, however the RP614 4-port router was a disappointment. The RP614 would freeze periodically, requiring me to unplug it and plug it back in. I would loose my DSL connection 3 - 4 times a day. I have returned it.I replaced it with another brand of port router and have not had a problem since I started using it over 4 days ago.I hope that Netgear will look closely at the quality of this product.
This camera takes great pictures and is easy to understand and use. It has a MAJOR drawback though, and I may be returning this camera and buying a different one. The drawback.... It EATS batteries ! A set of Heavy Duty Alkalines will barely last 20 minutes (even with the LCD display turned off.)! I bought two sets of 1200 MA rechargeable batteries from Radio Shack plus a quick charger ($60 worth), and can barely get one set recharged before the other runs down. Don't count on being able to fill up your 8Meg flashcard AND download pictures on the same set of batteries!A second NECESSITY is the AC Adapter. Without this accessory, battery life becomes even more of a problem. This should be a standard feature with this camera.We own a Toshiba and a Sony, and neither one of them consumes power like the Olympus.
After 2 weeks of tech support from my ISP, Netgear, Best Data and Motorola, Netgears final response was "Try exchanging Version 3 for a Version 2 model." Are you kidding me. First, I was told by Netgear to exchange the initial router(Which I bought to replace an old Netgear RP114 router), Amazon.com was Great in easily doing so in less than a week. Yet, the new router still would not dynamically connect. Next, Netgear, after another 2 hour phone call with tech support suggested that it wasn't compatible with my Best Data CMX110 cable modem. So, I bought a new Motorola SB5100 modem. Still no joy with the RP614v3. Now Netgear is suggesting replacing the V3 with a V2, I think not, I'm going to look at D-Link and Linksys. I hope this is enough to convince you not to purchase the RP614v3, I can't speak to any other versions.
Don't get this product! I returned one already.1. Won't connectMouse didn't work out box. Had to return to get another one. What a hassle. I wonder how long this mouse will last.2. Flimsy tiltWhat a lousy and flimsy design... How often does one use side scroll anyway? In any case, to use it takes large amount of finger extension and force. Lousy gimmick at best. And I miss the scroll with &quot;click&quot; as smooth scroll doesn't feel &quot;right&quot;.3. 6 month battery life?Now that's a LIE! The damn Intellipoint software keeps on reminding me after 2 months that I need to change the battery and I used it only at home. I wish I got the Logi with built-in charger.Finally, I wish I bought the Logi with 600 dpi and recharger instead. I tried one and regret this terrible unreliable piece of trash.
I bought this fan based on its noise/ cfm ratings. From what the manufacturer says, this fan would provide a nearly unprecedented noise to airflow in this price range. Well, unfortunately, the ratings are quite misleading. The 21 db this fan is rated at aren't in the standard "x db/meter" form, so they probably measured 21db from like 2 or 3 meters away. This fan is easily twice as loud as its rating would lead you to believe. I can't recommend this fan at all, and I will in fact say the following: shame on you, thermaltake, for misleading consumers for a penny.
I have owned nothing but HP for as long as I've been printing and minus a few problems they sufficed. So it is sad to see how much of a dive this printer has taken from its predecessors. I recommended this printer to the office I worked at and upon its arrival we were delighted to use it. This enthusiasm quickly faded as its many problems began to emerge.Out of 1/2 of the prints sent through it maybe only half come out correctly. This is frustrating if you have a deadline to meet and the only thing preventing you from sending out the work is the printer. These problems mostly seem to stem from using the rear manual feed (since we use heavy stock photo paper). There really is an annoying process of putting in the paper in at exactly the right time or else it will be spit out several times. Also, if you notice an error in a print and you have to cancel it this also leads to possible print errors which usually end in the printer shooting out many 8.5x11 pages of garbage. You figure for the price you shouldnt have to deal with so many problems.We have since moved on to an Epson 11x17 and minus the high consumption of ink it has proven to be much better. Shop around before you buy and allow for the possibility of changing companies.
Unfortunately, this adapter does not work with my computer. It is a useless product. I threw it into trash can.
Do not buy this product. If you have a creative zen vision, i recommend buying your charger from creative. This charger will damage the mp3 players circuit board. It does not fit into the charger very well. It is too tight. I highly recommend that you stay away from this product and name brand. Go with creative's charger.
after about 6 months the subwoofer started making a loud hum. I just turned the sub volume all the way, which worked for another 6 months, and now all the speakers make a loud buzzing (can't even hear anything anymore) so i had to toss it. i liked them when i first bought them and might have given them a favorable review, but take it from a guy who's owned them for a year - they're cheaply made.
I ordered this a few weeks ago expecting it to be on time for Christmas with some time to spare. It is now Christmas morning and this product has not even shipped yet. Poor service
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.
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 had a last generation DLO FM transmitter which I bought for $30. It worked great but the lighter plug thing lost some bolts and the wires got torn out so I threw it away.I was suprised to find the current generation costing $70. I bought this one and the transmitter is very weak. Even on dead-air stations, passing your hand next to the unit will cause it to fade out. At best it sounds like a FM station 100+ miles away.Overall ergonomics of this unit are good. Its a good fiit in my truck and came with a few 'arm' options. I was mad enough to buy a competitor model to try and it had the same problem. I am guessing the FCC cracked down on them or something. Device does have a 'line-out' so I'lll be buying a casette adapter soon.
I HAD TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL.IT WAS AN INFERIOR QUALITY AND DID NOT EVEN WORK WHEN I TESTED IT.I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BECAUSE I HAVE THE ORIGINAL ONE.
Oh yes you can go wrong buying from Memorex and there is a surprise!NOTE from Memorex WEB page:USB Flash Drives (TravelDrives)Limited 1-Year Warranty: Memorex warrants this product against defects for one year from the date of original purchase. Purchaser's exclusive remedy is limited to replacement of any defective product. This warranty applies to the original purchaser, proof of original retail purchase is required. This warranty specifically excludes damage caused by misuse, abuse, improper storage, or use in a commercial application. This warranty applies only to this product and excludes bundled software, connected equipment or data recorded in any form. In no event shall Memorex be responsible for any direct, incidental, consequential or other damages of any kind.You can see the warranty states replace! I just called them as the 4-gig drive I just bought is dead. I plugged it into the computer, transferred one small file to it and went to transfer the second and the drive was "write protected". There is no fix and I cannot remove my data from it. I found allot of people on the web that have the same problem. Nobody can fix it. Even Memorex states it cannot be fixed.It was plugged in for 2 minutes. Memorex tells me I can ship it to them and they will send me a "reconditioned" unit. OR, I can contact the online company I bought it from and have them replace it. So, I paid $60.00 for new and got 2 min of use and they want to send me a reconditioned unit that if it happens again, they will claim there is no warranty for reconditioned product. They will not send a new one and THEY WANT ME TO SEND MY DATA TO SOMEONE ELSE.You will also note the warranty on the web is 1 year. The warranty with the drive is 2 years. Well 2 years or 2 min. which ever comes first. I'm done. I won't do business with a multi-million dollar company that FAILS to disclose they replace product with refurbished item and makes there money by ripping off the little guy or the people who sell there product.
First of all as far as Ethernet cables go, this isn't very good, i knew this going in, but the concept of it is what drew me in with it being retractable and all. I had used this an exact number of two times before the thing broke, i hadn't even moved it besides the time i plugged it in, very poor quality i would highly recommend against not purchasing this.
There are suggestioons, including on Amazon.com that the P-330 and a Sony Digital Camera that uses 3.5&quot; floppy disks are compatible. To a limited extemt this may be true, but direct use is not possible as the P-330 only takes the smaller Smart Media disk. It would appear one would be well advised to use a Sony printer that can directly receive the 3.5&quot; floppy disk; otherwise one of the feature attractions of a printer is defeated. The one star rating is only in connection with a Sony digital camera.
Upon receiving this product, I plugged it in and realized it did not work. I tried everything I could think of / google could think of to fix it, and nothing helped. So when Amazon asked me for my review, I stated that the cord was faulty. I was surprised when the seller sent me another one to replace it, but disappointed and annoyed to find that the new one didn't work either. So now I have two of these things and still neither of them functions. Sorry guys, don't buy this product.
If you click the bold and quite obvious "READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS LINK" you can see exactly what is covered and don't have to wait until after you bought it to see what is/is not covered. That being said, this is just an extension of service for the regular warranty and does not cover accidents or things like that. Usually at other retailers, a plan at this price covers even customer accidents like dropping it, etc.
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.
I purchased this unit becaiuse it had all the features I was looking for in a DVD-VCR player recorder. I was able to hook it up with no problem and play DVDs right away. Then I tried to insert a VCR tape and the machine would not accept the tape. I have never had this problem with a VCR - you just put the tape in the door slot, it takes the tape, closes the door, and then plays. So thinking this was a new feature, I gently pushed the tape into the machine - it did not play and would not eject. I had to use a screwdiver and knife to remove the tape. I returned the machine. I thought about buying another one, but after checking the reviews on line, I have concluded not to buy this machine, or maybe not another JVC product at all.
Piece of garbage...the mouse port never worked, and the keyboard port went out after a few weeks. Waste of money!!
This does not seem to work with a good auto reverse deck, the deck keeps trying to REVERSE direction like it is supposed to do at the end of a tape.I'll stick to the CD player in the car.
While the HDMI and video quality are very good in HD, the device itself is poorly made. In fact my unit no longer plays DVD after about 5 uses (It says "BAD" when a DVD is inserted. I've attempted all manor of troubleshooting). The remote is particularly bad - it makes the Apex brand look good.
Horrible connection, drops one (or both!) channels at the slightest provocation. Avoid at all costs, and buy an adapter that's not complete garbage.
When I used Nikon D5000 with this card, some pictures are cropped, and the video image has some blue/red flash, plus can't replay to the end. After I switched to another brand, everything is perfect.
1. Very sensitive about the paper feed. I was constantly readjusting the paper in the feed to make sure it went through...usually fed a few pages at a time. 2. Communication problems with my PC.3. Lots of paper jams.4. One day, a little tiny sprocket thing fell off onto the paper I was printing. I have no idea where it came from, but the printer now only prints one page correctly and then the rest of the pages are screwed up.
I would say 95% people don't have a big enough head to wear the headset. I have a big head. My son also have a big head. My son wear XXX-L baseball helmet and still complaining tight. But this ATH-AD300 is too big for us. The problems:1. The headset only have a Z-axis adjustment. (around +/-10 degrees each ear)2. There is no X or Y-axis adjustment.I consider my head size at 90 percentile. Since there is no X or y-axis adjustment, the upper foams were pressing my upper ears. This is not very comfortable. There is a 10mm (0.4 inch) gap between the headset and my skin at the upper ear portion. If you need a good sound isolation in noisy environment, this headset is definitely NOT for you.I have purchased a noise-cancellation model of SONY. Listed price is $50 and I purchased a refurbished one at $18 at SONY outlet. It was very comportable and sounded good.I purchased my Audio Technica ATH-AD300 from eBay with no-return. So I will need to stick with this headset. At $46, I suggest other re-furbished model at SONY outlet.
Ordered this keyboard for my Mac Book Pro so that I could lift the screen to be eye level for working all day. I thought that this would be like and sound like my regular keyboard on my Mac but it's to clicky and noisy and since i type all day, it would drive me and everyone in the office crazy. I am returning it and will have to do this in person, not online to get the one I want. I like the quiet of the Mac keyboards and I am bummed, it seemed like a great keyboard.
I wanted to give this no stars, but it made me choose at least 1.I also purchased this item for my 50 mile commute from Northern VA to Washington DC and Maryland. I have had it for 30 days now with no luck, and have run into the same issue as others. I've spent a total of 8 hours on the phone with Magellan with no luck, I have had at a minimum 10 e-mail conversations again with no luck.The GPS works just fine, the unit is receiving the radio signal, but no traffic updates. Magellan has been avoiding this issue for over 30 days now and I cannot return the product for refund.I also asked Magellan if they would refund my money with no response.Don't buy this product.
I saw it on sale for $53.39, next day the price went up. I told my friend about the price, he gave me a check for me to go ahead and buy the item since he does not have a computer. When I came home to purchase it, the price was WAY UP to $89 ??? What's up with that~!???
The plug fit adequately and the ear piece fits and is positioned alright, but there is no way to adjust the volume so the caller is barely audible.
True, estimates aren't guarantees, but - in my experience - this is typical. Annoying. I guess it will be a LATE birthday present.
Most annoying piece of hardware that I have used.Pointer tracking,The most important of mouse's function, it does a worse job.
The filters seem nice enough, if you can find the attachment that you need to purchase (SEPARATELY!) in order to actually use them!Oh well, next time I'll be more careful than to assume that the piece that you NEED will come with the filters.
I was so happy for first few months with this fan. Cable connectivity was fine first few months but the cable started giving issues at fan side. They need to provide replacement cable. Fan is good but with proper cable connectivity, its useless. Choose something else, don't buy this, unless Antec starts providing better cable connectivity or replacement. When I started writing this review, I noticed that lot of other customers had same issues. I should have purchased something else.
I bought these on the strength of the Sony brand but am very disappointed with the quality of the product. The sound from these headphones have no bass at all, is too heavy on the treble and it sounds like it's been played in a very acoustic unfriendly room. I tried to change the equalizer settings on my iPod to see if the sound improves but I just couldn't stand it! I am surprised that the reviews for this product are not representative of the actual quality of the product. Doesn't happen too many times on Amazon. Just printed out the return mailing label from Amazon. These headphones will be out of my messenger bag and on its way back by the end of this week.
I have this charger hooked up in my car, for use with my i-pod nano. I have charger of a different make that I use in my home. The charger is the same type of retractable plug in usb variety. The problem with this specific charger is that it takes a lot of wiggeling, pluging and unplugging to get it to charge. Be it the ciggarette jack plug or the cable that feeds to the ipod nano; the product i recieved does not work. The ciggarette lighter jack also somewhat falls apart and has to be pressed back together every so often.
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.
these headphones are horrible!!!!!!my ears are hurting after five minutes of using the headphones.not worth the $$
I ordered this SD card last December but I did not use it until a month ago. I used it for a dashboard camera for cars. The SD card was dead when storage was fully used. It can't be read or detected by computer or dashboard camera anymore so I have no way to re-format it. My dashboard camera works with other SD cards without any problem. Now this SD card is a trash to me.
How can you sell a keyboard that doesn't capture everything you type? Call me crazy, but I think it's table stakes for a keyboard to recognize every single letter you type 100% of the time. In an hour of use, this keyboard will completely stop functioning for anywhere between 3-30 seconds. I sit there staring at the screen, out of my mind frustrated until it starts working again.I tried changing the batteries, exchanging the keyboard for another, uninstalling and re-installing drivers, downloading driver updates, changing the position of the USB receiver so that there is absolutely nothing between it and the keyboard. None of these things solved the problem. I truly don't understand how this product passed quality testing.It's a shame, too, because I love the way the keyboard is laid out. Finger placement feels quite natural and I like the weight of the keys. Other reviewers mentioned that the placement and pressure required to press the space bar were not ideal but they suit me just fine.The mouse is also pretty well designed. When holding it, your hand is tilted in such a way that so your wrist is not in contact with the table. It's a bit bulky but I'll forgive it that considering the relieved strain on my wrist.This is a 1 star review, even though I've listed out several good things about the devices. You can have a gorgeous car that's comfortable and safe with a well laid out dashboard, but if it stops on you for 30 seconds randomly each hour, how satisfied would you be with it?
Had the keyboard and mouse for 3 weeks and the keyboard stopped working. The computer still detected it but the radio signal stopped. The mouse works fine. I am taking it back to the store.
Purchased this percolator after reading all the positive reviews. I've been using Farberware for as long as I can remember, but in the last few years they don't last very long, and got tired of getting/returning them every 4-6 months. The Presto is even worse than the Farberware! The coffee was weak and cold! Do these companies realize that their products are not what they used to be? They are charging the same prices but the products are substandard. Why do they continue to make them in China? I will have to start using a stove top percolator again.
I had a home theater expert redo my system and he recommended this remote. He spent 4 hours on the phone w/ Logitech trying to get it to work correctly and finally they suggested we call back the next day to get Level II support. I took over from there, and the next day was on hold for 55 minutes before getting support. We then spent over an hour figuring out why it would not learn my DVR correctly.After we finally got it working correctly, I used it for one day and hated it. If you're like me, then you're constantly using your remote to FF through commercials. I could not find a button that would do that, and I'm fairly certain one could be programmed to do it, however, you still cannot do it with one hand, which is a big deal when you consider how many commercials you need to skip. A touch screen may be cool, but old fashioned rubber buttons are way more practical for serious use.If you just plan on using the remote to watch DVD's then it will work fine, but if you intend to use it to watch recorded TV, and you have a DVR or TIVO, you'll likely hate this device and will return it the next day.
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.
After buying camera, worked fine then i started having to reset it constantly. I sent it in, came back working fine. Same thing started up again, and now i cant play back. Also, terrible quality when filming indoors. Very grainy.
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.
This adapter will not work at all with Windows XP SP2 - despite any promises from the Linksys website, this cannot be setup - buy the Anycom adapter instead.
SO well designed but... SO poorly made! loved my first one for about a month and a half until the left mouse button started sticking. (dragging everything I passed all across my screen -- you are DEAD when your left mouse button sticks.) But I liked it so much I bought another one and now, two months later... THE LEFT MOUSE BUTTON IS NOTABLY STARTING TO STICK. So I wanted to get this slam in before I inevitably become paralyzed (AGAIN). My next stop is sadly not available on Amazon but if it works for three straight months I'm going to urge them to market here. Manufacturer is Fentek, and design seems comparable, which is hard to find. Again, this Adesso is a GREAT design -- just without a reliable left mouse button it is beyond worthless.
The 45 sec. skip protection is a joke. It skips just sitting the unit down. No battery display, only tells you when it is low, really, really low. When you stop it wont restart at the exact place you left off. The unit will only restart at the begining of the track you left off at. Not good it its a really long track.
Received my Sony NV-U70 after waiting for it to be released. I have played with other GPS units in the past and was excited to get my newly designed Sony. Well after playing with it for about 3 hours i packed it up and returned it. The positives - it aquired and locked very fast, routing function was very fast (although really took me to the gym in an around about way that no other GPS has ever taken me). Was quick to re-route after a wrong turn.I have purchased the Garmin Nuvi350 instead. Reasons:1. I like the fact that it "speaks" street names (sony does not) After using the Nuvi for a few weeks it is clear to me that this is a very valuable feature. Without this feature there are times when you are told to take a right hand turn only to find there are two right turns coming up. The Nuvi will actually tell you the street name to turn on so you dont have to look over to the unit.2. I like that it also has an SD slot - very nice if you plan to use this unit out of country - you can have additional maps located on an SD card - also good for MP3s.3. I like 8 hour battery life vs. Sony 4 hour - i usually dont even use the 12 volt charger - nice not having the wire hanging down the dash.4. I like the smaller size - Sony wont fit in pocket - The Nuvi is about the size of a Treo Cell phone.5. I like the headphone jack to allow MP3 listening6. Sony had about 1/5 the POI's built in - not sure why.7. After spending time with the Sony and the Nuvi - I totally perfer the interface on the Nuvi.I am by no means an expert on GPS navigators (although i dont appreciate being told i dont know what i am talking about by other posts)- I travel throughout the US and Canada for my job so having a GPS is a life saver for me. I have rented Hertz cars with neverlost and that is my baseline (Although not a very good one) Battery operation was a key factor in my decision making along with size since i travel via Airplane and take my GSP with me.
The same thing happened to me as it did other people, right when I took it out of the box, the volume buttons wouldn't work. It was stuck on a really loud volume and wouldn't go down no matter what. I'm going to have to take it back, and I probably won't get it again, I'll get something else.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas and got a 1Gb SD card for it as well. I started loading in pictures on the card but there's no point in putting alot on it. This thing is slower than molasses and most images don't look very good. Not the best gift I ever gave her...fortunately I bought jewelry as well!
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.
I had a pair of Jensen headphones that were similar to these that got worn out and broke on the side (wish I remembered the model # but they're long gone in the trash) so I thought i'd get another pair of Jensens because the others sounded great. Boy was I wrong, these headphones sound like complete garbage, the treble is horrible, the bass is horrible, everything, these are worse than the trashy earbud style headphones I got with my mp3 player. Pay a few extra bucks and buy something else because you'll end up trashing these and getting something else anyway like I did.
Nearly every photo of people has a problem with red eyes.And yes, the auto red-eye reduction option is turned on.Would not recommend this camera.
It's an alright card buy my friend bought a visiontek geforce2gts for [a lot] less and it scores the same in the benchmarks. I feel robbed. You can find just as good for much less.
I had this product for years. Let me tell you, it is only good for STANDARD channels, but you can not watch the better Basic channels at all in Dallas. You're better off keeping that coaxial connection from the wall and TV rather than this... because cable channels haven't yet transferred their networks. Wait a few years.
I purchased this card and had to return because it would not fit in my PC. The card is almost 12" long and too long for my PC. I had the 9600 and 9800 Radeons and had no issues with a graphics card fitting. Anyhow, I purchased the x850xt and it is much shorter. If you have the room, go for it.
eforcity sent me the wrong and defective items before - there is no way this item could weigh 4 lbs and have a shipping weight of 5lbs... that is how they make money on 89 cent "products". I had to use the Amazon guarantee to be reimbursed from the last time eforcity sent me garbage. THANK YOU AMAZON, YOU ROCK!
Purchased today and made a batch of popcorn this afternoon. First, let me say that I have a powerful, 1300 watt microwave and most things require a shorter cooking time to prepare. My first batch took nearly 5 minutes (directions say usually 2-3 minutes) and only 3/4 of the kernals popped. Made my second batch (an hour later) and 10 whole kernals popped! Don't know if more would have popped because my microwave shut off after 3 minutes of popping! We've had this microwave for over a year without anything like this ever happening, so I'm NOT inclined to blame the microwave.
Ridiculous! Don't buy it for sony products! Works well on other brands.
Too bad I didn't research this product before shelling out $400 at Best Buy. It died after 5 weeks. I can't return it to Best Buy after thirty days. I went three weeks before Samsung replaced the motherboard. It failed again. We haven't had a television again for 3 weeks. Now Samsung says it needs another motherboard. Samsung won't replace it, or say that it's unfixable. I don't want it replaced with the same television even if that were an option. I've never had a root canal (as one reviewer wrote), but it might be better option than what I have gone through.
I tried this card with my Canon S5. Only after several minutes it started to show writing errors. I also bought Kingston 8GB SDHC and it is working like a charm after several days on Tahoe in very cold weather.
Learn from me and buy someone else's product because their customer service is horrible if you encounter any problems!The company customer service representative informed me that they are undergoing an acquisition and cannot currently fill orders for their products. I have been waiting for my carry case, which I ordered over 3 months ago, and still have not received it. They told me on 4 occasions that the case was shipping the next day but I haven't gotten it. Now, they tell me that it is on back order again (when the last time they told me they would overnight it the next day) and I will have to wait another month or more, and they refuse to allow me to cancel the order to obtain a refund of my money.Oh yeah, if you're still crazy enough to consider buying this or any other Rio product, the player is of less than average quality, very poorly built, and very poor performing. For example, the battery cover comes open with the slightest touch and although marketed as skip-free it does skip with even minor bumping when I am walking with it in my briefcase.Do yourself a favor and buy another player!
I bought this case with the SD1000 camera and I've got to say that I'm pretty unhappy with it. The main issue is that the case WILL NOT FIT with a wrist strap on the camera, and thus the case won't close. There's a hole on the top of the case that I suppose is supposed to work with the strap, but the strap that ships with the camera is far too large to fit. The camera is tiny and really needs the wrist strap so this case is a bad bad choice. Go with something else.I'm back to using my old case that fits pretty good and actually has room for my extra battery, which you also must carry since this camera doesn't have a battery life meter. Of couse, you can hack the camera to add that... but that's not for the feint of heart ;)
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.
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.
The vendor gave me very good service but I had to return the battery grip because the batteries drained much sooner than what I expected. They lasted no where near the 3500 shots that was reported. I even wonder if this was a defective item. I also felt that it made the camera too heavy and I decided that I would be better of buying a back up dedicated battery instead
Seems like an OK unit, but did not work with our Sanyo TV (wouldn't record) Samsung was very good about it tho.
I was so happy when I purchased the Kensington 33199 Digital FM transmitter and Auto Charger. Within two days after I received it, I became sick to my stomach. The darned thing fried my IPOD Nano. I read the reviews before I purchased and it seemed to be exactly what I wanted. I had returned two earlier purchased products that I got from Walmart, because there was too much noise, and while in the city I could not even find a good FM channel with no drift and fade. This product certainly delivered there. But I did not see any warning that I could not leave the product plugged in with my IPOD attached. The third time that I turned it on, it played for about a minute and then stopped. I looked down just in time to see the battery ICON in the IPOD disappear and I knew that my IPOD was fried. I was so happy after purchasing the tuner that I had thrown out all the shipping material. Foolishly. Now I can't even return the product, I am sure that they won't take it back. I learned a hard lesson. But you don't have to make that mistake.
I wanted to give a try to this cheap lens uv filter with my new canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM.The result was just dissappointment. I got lots of unwanted extra reflections on my pictures, from light sources that were not even in the picture. Reflections are immediately noticeable on low light condition pictures.It seems a well built filter, fits nice on the lens, and it do protect it, but if you're serious about photography and details on it, should better get a B+WB+W 58mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)or Hoya filterHoya 58mm UV (Ultra Violet) Multi Coated Glass Filter. They are more expensive, but you won't get any unwanted results in your pictures.
I wish had read the other reviews before wasting money on this lemon. One star is way too generous for this waste of space. I thought the "ColorMatch" feature of the DVD would go well with my new Toshiba TV, but it seems the component video hookups were defective, giving a skewed picture. When I called customer support I have never heard such a rude and arrogant tone (except, perhaps, on "Junkyard Willie's" comedy album! But this was no comic situation for me, and the support jerk held me in contempt, one haughty answer after the other, until clicking the phone off offensively. It's hard to forget (or forgive) "help" like that. It is obvious from these reviews and the complaints Toshiba support receives about these DVDS that one should stick only to buying their televisions.Fortunately I bought the DVD at Best Buy who gladly refund most purchases within 30 days. I bought a Sony DVP-NS50P and it works beautifully (and steered another customer away from the Toshiba SD-3980 DVD player--we both noticed the poor quality of the component cable inputs on the unit). If you buy this player, please ensure that the retailer has a generous return policy....
I have had this Linksys router for about a year, and it has been a living nightmare! It constantly drops the signal and has to be reset, and it stopped working altogether one day. After two hours on the phone with Linksys tech support, I was able to get the Ethernet ports working again - but not the wireless. I've commiserated with many others who've had nothing but trouble with their Linksys wireless products.Now I have a new D-Link wireless router, and it works great. It took me less than a half hour to set up and get running with all three of my laptops (including using WEP security), and the signal from the D-Link router is much stronger throughout my house than the Linksys ever was. I couldn't be happier now that I've ditched the Linksys!
it was not what i ordered. i needed this card in a class 6 as ordered not a class 10 i received. there were no return slips or return address so i'll put it to use. this has been just one bad online shopping experiances i've had since october and they have been close to horror stories
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.
After 8 years of owning Technics 1210 MkII's without one problem I came to the USA and bought a pair of TTx's because of the favourable price ($300 each) and the extra pitch control,key lock, and adjustable start/stop were all great features.They were good turntables for 2 years. I liked the extra features. The overall feel wasn't bad either, not as good quality as the techics but not a horrible feeling turntable by any rate. After 2 years one of them is starting to die. When I push the start button the platter doesn't "catch" and I have to give it a manual push to "lock" it on to the motor.I'm now looking for a second hand pair of Technics like I should have from the begining and saved myself some money, time, and effort. To anyone looking at buying turntables save yourself the heart-ache, 1200's will last you for ever and you can grow old and attached to your trusty, simple, WORKING, Technics.I will really miss the extra pitch control though!
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.
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.
58 seconds into your ski run, 58 seconds into your parachute jump, 58 seconds into your dive with the great whites, or 58 seconds into your little ones first time ever...... Transcend media fails in a GoProHD. The Class designation provided by Transcend is FALSE.Class ratings on SD cards - how fast they record data. The Transcend SDHC Card FAILS at real world speed tests with some cameras.The card is overwhelmed with data after approximately 58 seconds of 720/60f HD data from a GoPro HD camera and stops recording.On less consumer oriented cameras, the buffer in the camera is big enough to deal with the slow write speed up until about 5 minutes, and then the Transcend SD Class 6 card chokes and stops recording.I've sent multiple contact requests to the US office of Transcend to try and get support, and nothing.In still cameras - no problem, but if you're shooting video, or thinking about shooting video, this is the wrong card for you. Cheaper cards that are listed as Class 4 work better in the GoPro.
I received the discs in damaged packaging, probably during shipping. Besides that, I started to burn cds, but when I tried to play them, they skipped about 45 seconds into the first song. When I took the cd out and examined it, I noticed that the hole was cut off center. I compared the rest of the package to a store bought cd, and every cd in the pack of 50, was the exact same! That is rediculous! How can you sell discs that can not even be used for their intended purpose? I will never purchase this brand again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nowhere in the description of this item did it state that the temperature sensor would not work with all Humminbird fishfinder models listed. Very misleading! I do not fault the transducer...I fault the seller, Red's Gear. But you have my money now, and I guess that's all that matters. Never again!!!!
I would not be surprised if D-Link even attempted to get their drivers certified, which they are not... with Windows Vista: the system crashes randomly while this is running - Windows 7: plugging the device into the computer produces a system crash every time.Run away... yea, it is cheap, but it's not even worth a try.
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).
I won't ever be purchasing another HP Printer. This printer is SLOW at scanning. SLOW at copying. It takes about 1 minute to make 1 copy. - And im not kidding.The paper tray is a joke.The Software disk provided wouldn't even load on 2 different networked machines. The Downloaded drivers CRASHED both systems. When you strip out all the bloatware to just use the driver - it causes constant instability with the network and the PC's when booting, constantly giving DLL errors with the driver pack.I sent it back.And Remember.... you only have 30 days to return it, after that, HP has to service it IF...they deem it has an issue.
I really want to be objective here but I'm having a hard time finding the strength to do that. I was really excited to take delivery of the E2c's but I sadly have to agree with some of the other reviewers that these headphones do not come close to delivering on what you would expect considering the price you pay for them.The bass response of the E2's is just non-existent. Pitiful. At first, I thought it was me. I adjusted the EQ settings on my pod, tried different genre of music, changed the earpiece to adjust the fit. Nothing helped. Rap? hip-hop? anything other than classical guitar??! forget it....Clarity in treble frequencies is there, but without the bass/mid's, there is no balance and it sounds like the "hold" music on a telephone call when you hold the receiver away from your ear.At the end of the day, if you have not bought them from Shure Inc. (as in their own web site) the company will not help you if you're unsatisfied and no one else will let you return headphones once opened.I don't care if they isolate everything else if this is what I'm stuck listening to.Thoroughly disappointing. What a drag.
I have tried two of these routers and both have had a serious problem with the router hanging everytime a computer on the network is restarted or wakes from sleep. The online support pages and the trouble shooting in the printed materials that come with the router are pretty much useless. AVOID THIS PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS!!!
10 months worked fine. If you want to shell out big bucks for that amount of time, please buy. We are on our fourth lamp. Mitsubishi sent a local rep to assist...said he couldn't fix the tv. Still under the first year warranty and constantly put off by customer service. This is now 13 months and still a no-fix situation. Told we will be contacted in another week. This is totally unsat. I personally will stay away from any DLP tv in the future.
I was given a (new) Rio SP90 in August 2002. I was pleased with it, right until it completely stopped working in December 2002. I returned it under warranty, and Sonicblue sent me a refurbished Rio that didn't work properly from the moment I received it.In terms of features, the SP90 is adequate but not exceptional. Navigation through directories is well laid out, and the supplied EQ profiles yield a comfortable sound. The headphone output is low hiss and the sound quality is generally very good, especially on high bit-rate MP3. There's no display backlight, though, and no remote control.The design is also convenient. AA batteries mean it's quite thick, and it's a little large for a pocket. But it's fine on a table or in a bag.The anti skip doesn't work well. "Up to 120 seconds" on MP3 translates to "not long at all" on VBR tracks which peak at 320kb/s, even though the average bit rate is more like 150kb/s, which is disappointing.The SP90 has good sound and adequate features, but is ultimately let down buy its build quality. The MP3 player my SP90 replaced is back on duty, working fine after lasting much longer than the SP90 before the Rio was purchased, and showing no signs of failure. And to send out a basically broken unit as a warranty replacement is shoddy customer service. Approach with caution.
The picture and product indicates that the camera strap would be included with the case (every other one is included) and this one did not have the strap.
My first comment would be "not for beginners in networking!!" I guess this router is a snap to set up if your broadband server is also set up just right. Needless to say, calls to all customer supports was needed to get my computer and my sons x-box to use the router. The setup wizard is a snap if no manual entries need to be used, but look out if they are needed and you are new to networking. You may need to: upgrade the firmware on the router, manually enter MTU settings (for the x-box), manually enter your computers MAC address (do you know your computers MAC address? your servers MAC address?), is your server static or dynamic??...etc. It became a day long, setup-new-hardware agony that I had thought I had outgrown long ago with my first of many computer building projects. (this was my first router) This router works fine when set up properly and is a cute design. Tech support seems available most times....but if you don't know a MTU from a DNS...you may want to shop around for a more "automatic" router...unless of course you want to get an education in networking the hard way. Better yet, call your broadband supplier first and see if they have a list of routers that are "happy" with your server's configuration from the start. The two star rating is mainly for the setup headaches. I have very little patience for it anymore.
Why did I return it?First, the dim screen makes for a better mirror than a way to review inputed data. Then the keyboard (which slides in and out) didn't lock securely in place - so it wobbled as you inputted your data. Yes, there is a stylus there too, so it's not completely keyboard operated, adding to the aggrivation. No way to customize the buttons either, from what I could tell. Overall, the graphic interface and user friendlyness for this thing was high tech in 1985.In less than a week I was disgusted with it and returned it in favor of a Palm Z22 PDA Three times more expensive - but a thousand times better than this clunker.
Had nothing but trouble with these CDs I think the extra weight is causing problems with most CD players stand alone and in computers.Threw away about 30 of these and rerecorded to normal CDs
I ordered this knowing full well that Celestron lenses weren't the greatest in the world, but this was still a little disappointing. When using these lenses in my telescope, all of the images were quite blurry, no matter which lens I used. The filters were less than impressive as well. My yellow filter arrived with a very noticeable scratch through the middle that makes it nearly worthless for using with the telescope. Also, the foam insert for my case does not match the one in the description and did not include space to store my own lenses and that was one of the factors for me that lead to my decision to buy this. Buyer beware, this looks like a great deal up front, but the quality of these lenses and filters is quite sub par.
This JD-612V magazine does not work with the PD-M426 Pioneer 6 disc changer they suggest purchasing it with. I read the reviews on this magazine after recieving it and it appears to be for a car player. Waste of money and I don't have time to send it back. There is a 3 pack offered with what appears to be the correct magazine (M300KP)for the PD-M426 so I'll keep my fingers crossed. The picture looks the same as the one that came with the machine. First time Amazon has let me down.
If it worked I think it would be great
This Casio Excase2 Leather Pouch showed misleading information for the buyers. First, the dimension was listed as 5" tall, but if I put my Exilim Digital Camera into the pouch, I could not button it. My camera is only 3.5" tall. However, the photo of this pouch showed a belt, but the actual product did not have a belt. I returned the pouch with such disappointing.
This product is absolutely the worst product amongst quite a few electronics gadgets, that I have in my home. First of all, the shape of the product is useless for most remote control use scenarios, where you're placed horizontally in your couch in less than optimal lighting conditions. You have to look at the remote to operate it and you have to use two hands. Second, it's prone to freezing, or maybe my other gear have simply started ignoring it. Either way, it never seems to get everything working in... harmony. I've been trying, with all my heart, for more than 6 months now, to get it to work. My old remotes are still within an arms length of the couch. Don't buy it. Can't stress it enough.
9/5/06Thomson/RCA Unbelievable customer support!I got a RCA DVD Recorder/VCR combo for Christmas 2005 from my girlfriend. By April 2006 it was not playing or recording half as good as it should. Around May I decided that I would try and get it fixed. Guess what. Thompson/RCA now requires the customer to deliver the unit to a qualified service center.I called RCA and they gave me 2 service centers. Both were 50 miles from my home, the closest. I decided since gas was so high I would mail it to the center. I cost around $10 to ship it. I waited around a week and called the "service" center. They asked why I sent it to them. I told them Thomson had directed me to send it to them. They agreed to work on it because I said Thomson told me to send it. I waited another week and had no response from the "service" center. I called again and was told that the service center got an email that day from their head office to not work on any more RCA equipment, and that I needed to come get it.I immediately called the Thomson toll free number and was given about 5 more "service centers". This time I called the centers first and all of them told me they no longer worked on RCA. I re-called Thomson again and was given 2 more centers to contact. I told the customer support rep that I was a little tired of chasing "service centers" and it seemed to me that RCA should chase the centers down and see which ones of them still worked on RCA and then contact me with the ones that did. They said that's not the way it works.Luckily one of the two centers above said they did work on RCA and just bring it in. I called the first center and asked since I had been misled by Thomson and spent money shipping it to them, would they just ship to the new "service" center. They agreed.I waited a week or so with no response so I decided to call the new service center. I called and talked to the owner and explained what was wrong with the unit and he said he would get right on it. I waited about a week and called again. He again said he hasn't had time to look at it but give him a few days and he would check it out. I waited and called the following Saturday. He answered and told me he didn't understand why it was still at his shop, that he had checked it out and placed a sticker on it "to be replaced by RCA. He said the girl that handled the replacement was off on Saturday and he would put a note on it for here to handle it Monday.I called back Monday and a woman answered the phone with "Hello". I asked if this was Bill's Tv. She said "of course this is Bill's Tv!" I replied with "I wasn't sure, you just said hello, not hello this is Bill's TV, may I help you?" She then replied, "What do you need?". I told her I had a DVD recorder there and that I had talked to the owner Saturday and he said she would get on it Monday. I also told her I had a Case number to look it up but she put me on hold before she heard it.She returned and asked me what my name was. I told her and was put on hold again. She finally returned and told me there was no units there under my name. I told her I had talked to the owner 2 days ago about it and he said it was to be replaced by RCA. She finally asked me for a Case number. I replied that I had tried to give it to her the first time we talked. She then replied that she didn't have to listen to me talk to her that way. I said let me talk to the owner. She said he was not there. I said can you page him or something because I'm tired of the run-a-round I have been getting in regards to this units repair. She hung up on me!I called back and asked her name. She replied Serena. I asked for the owner's name. She said Conrad. She then said she didn't want to talk to me anymore. I said I didn't want to talk to her anymore either, but that I wanted my DVD replaced & returned, NOW! She hung up again.I immediately called RCA again and reported this confrontational "service" center. The RCA rep called her, with me on the line, and she said I hung up on her while she was trying to help me. She said she did find the unit and it was to be replaced and that she had faxed the information needed to RCA that day. He asked her to fax the information again to him, and verified the fax number, to RCA to get the unit replacement started. She said she would fax it again. That was 2 weeks ago. He hung up and said to call him in a few days with the update.I called in about a week and the RCA customer center rep told me that they were still waiting on the fax from Bill's Tv to replace it. I went over with him all the trouble I was having and he assured me he would get to the bottom of it and as soon as he found out something he would call.I have heard nothing as of today so I called RCA again. The rep told me they still have not received the Fax. I've had it!! I asked for a Supervisor. She said none were there. I said I couldn't believe that a company as big as Thomson did not have any supervisors available. She said a supervisor wouldn't tell me anything different that she did. I told her that she didn't know what a supervisor might tell me and that if she didn't put me thru to a supervisor that I would call every five minutes today until one answered. She put me on hold for about 10 minutes and a supervisor answered the phone.I explained to him the problems I was having and guess what? He told me he would look into it and someone would be calling me within 48 hours.I called today to find out the update, 190 hrs. From the day I last called, with no response from the last call who promised the 48 hour callback. I was put on hold 30 minutes and automatically transferred to IBM for some unknown reason. The IBM rep had no idea why I was calling them. She said they were not associated with Thomson/RCA. I called back to Thomson/RCA and they said that IBM did handle their customer relations problems. This rep put me on hold for a few minutes and then I heard a recording that said " Sorry, Thomson offices are closed right now, please call again during business hours only" and hung up!!I called on 9-17-06 and was put off a week.I called today and was told another different story and was put off another weekAn RCA "service" center has had my DVD since 6/28/06. I have made dozen's of calls to service centers. I have mad more dozens of calls to the toll free RCA "service" center. I have not spoken to two "customer service" agents that say the same thing. I have NOT been contacted once by RCA. I have to deliver my unit to the center and pick it up from the center, about a 150 mile journey. I have 4 Case numbers on this issue!I reported this story to several TV stations today, 9-8-2006, to see if they can help. I've E-mailed the RCA website numerous times with no response.Update 10-16-06Two weeks ago my father called me and said the unit was at his house, UPS $34 COD. I told him to return it. I had a conversation with Serina @ Bills TV in MT. Pleasant Texas the week earlier. She said it was at their shop and did I want to come get it. I told her that gas being so high and it being a 65 mile round trip that even if I had to pay, I had shipped it for $12 originally and that if I had to pay it send it in the mail. When it arrived it was $34, not the price of the conversation we had had. After it was returned I waited a week and I called, as usual, Bills TV. She answered. I told her I sent it back because it was 3 times shipping as we had agreed and that I would come Saturday to pick it up. She said OK and hung up. About half way to the so called "service center" I called for better directions. Conrad, the owner, answered and said it was there but I would still have to pay the $34 to get it. I was furious. If I didn't want it for the $34 COD at my home, why did he think I wanted to drive 65 miles and pick it up and still pay the $34? Man!!! What are people thinking?So today I called Thompson so called "customer service" again and told this story. I was told that a "specialist" would be contacting me within 3 days to discuss how to get it and that there were no guarantees that I wouldn't have to pay the COD. I told him that I guarantee that I would NOT be paying the COD. We will see what happens.10-20-06 I called thomson , because as usual they did not call me as promised in 3 days. I called today and was told or "promised" they would call next Monday. They did call while I was out today and left a message. They determined that they would NOT pay for the shipping to return my DVD that I did NOT ever tell them I would pay. $34 to ship to my home 45 miles away is unbelievable. I shipped it 50 for $13.10-23-06 I recalled Thomson and talked with a servise agent named Merium. She got all 3 of us, including the so called customer repair center, on a 3 way call. After about 20 minutes we decided that I would pay 14 dollars, Thomson would pay $20 to get MY unit sent back to me.11-01-06 I called today since my unit was not here yet, 45 miles away. I was told I had to send the $14 to Bills TV in Mt Pleasant Texas first. I asked 10 times why that was not talked about 10 days ago and was told by Merium that it was my fault for not making those arrangements. After asking over and over again with no answer, for an hour, I have finally had it. I still don't have my unit. The service center does. This is it!! It was the last straw. I paid for the unit with a warrantee which is not worth using as toilet paper. I looks like RCA/Thomson just wants to sell to first time customers or something because I will NEVER purchase another RCA/Thomson product for as long as I live, I will tell everyone thru word of mouth about their service and products and at this time, I am sending an email to 20/20 John Stosel and any other media I can think of. I am now "on a Mission" to tell all I can about this incident!!!This "customer service" is horrific!!. It seems that they are just trying to wear the customer out so that you just give up!!This is not what "warranty" means to most sane consumers. Thomson's philosophy seems to be "we have a great warranty, we just don't apply it to anyone."Shame on this company. Seriously, if you buy an RCA Thomson product because you think they are a well know, reputable brand, you are kidding yourself. This is NOT your father's RCA, this is like some dishonest web-based business with no physical address, no phone number, and not way to reach them that actually works.What is up with customer service these days? It's more like "sell it and forget it! And just wear the customer down and hope they quit before the company has to fix anything.11-12-06Bils tv still has my unit. Its been there for weeks. I feel they are holding it ransom until I pay their inflated shipping price. I checked UPS, USPS & Fed Ex and for a #10 box from their zip to mine is from $6 to $9 to ship in 2-3 days.Seems like something isnt right here. Thomson told me they had authorized over $40 shipping to Bills already.I will NEVER do any busines with Bills again and others might want to try Walmart, in my opinion.
Okay, I love your printer, but Casio, can't you give us more for our money on the ribbons?
I purchased the XM home docking kit and tuner under the impression I could use the tuner in a portable device as well as with my home stereo system. It turns out that most, if not all, of the portable devices out there already have a built in tuner and come with a home docking station. Therefore it only makes sense to purchase the home docking kit and tuner if you don't plan on buying a portable receiver. Luckily Amazon customer service is awesome and they are taking the device back. Thanks Amazon, great as always!
Hi - this printer is a piece of doo-doo. This is my first Epson printer, and will probably be my last. At *least* once a week the heads become clogged, and I have to use a ton on my GENUINE Epson ink to clean them. Yup...I'm using the stuff recommended by the people who built this clunker. Yes, when you get to print, photos are beautiful, but you're going to be buying so much ink it's not worth it in the least. Stay far away from this no-good machine.
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.
I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it stayed in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts! By July, the keyboard would stop working whenever the machine had been on for a half hour. Averatec's product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.
The color ink cartridge in "Retail Packaging" came in a grey plastic bag with a label that stated "Retail Packaging." No box, just the cartridge and the sealed bag. In attempting to print in color, no color appeared on the page other than black.
I've owned a Lexmark Z33 for about a year and a half, and I've had problems with it beginning after a few months of purchasing it. The main problems are the ink cartridges and the print quality. Not only does each one cost almost half the price of what I paid for the printer but they dry up rather quickly. Currently I'm having print quality issues where there are white lines running horizontally throughout printed text. This results in the text being pretty difficult to read. I've repeatedly tried their online troubleshooting solutions without success. The sharpness of the printouts diminishes with time.I didn't buy this printer with high expectations - all I do is print out a few word documents and articles off the internet. But I'm pretty disappointed in Lexmark after purchasing this printer. After all, it's a pretty inexpensive printer but if this is an example of the quality of printers Lexmark turns out, it's pretty bad. I'm looking to purchase a new printer now, and if you are to, don't waste your time purchasing a Lexmark!
The outside of these headphones are awful. Cheaper Sen headphones are much better. Don't waste your money. The don't provide cushion to your ears and have 0 bass.
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.
i bought two, not one, pairs of these because i liked the noise canceling and the sound was ok. but the first pair broke from normal wear and tear after get this 4 months, the second did so after 3 months. and after spending $200 ($100 per pair) in one year i tried to do the warranty thing. guess what they said??? we dont replace phones with "physical damage". well if they were made better there would be no physical damage from using them EXACTLY as the instructions say 3 times a week for 3-4 months.a complete waste of money. if you have money to throw into head phones like these 4 times a year there are worst ways to spend your money.
I had previously purchased an HWU54D and love it ! This model never functioned properly and the software could not be completely removed from one of my desktops.I will not purchase this model again.
These are not very good. I don't like how they fall of my ears so easily. I have to keep pushing them back in and the sound quality is comprimised.
I bought this cd player last week and when it came in the mail i was shocked by its size. It DOSN'T PLAY NORMAL SIZE CD'S "WARNING!!!"
I looked at SXRD, Plasma, LCD, and DLP at Circuit City, and decided the Samsung HL-S5687W had the best combination of PQ, size, and price.I didn't see any rainbow effect on any of the DLPs in the store, so I was satisfied it would not be a problem.Well, the first movie I happened to click to on Directv had subtitles - and the bright white subtitle on the black background produced rainbows almost every time. It was very distracting, not to mention tiring on the eyes for some reason.So now I realize in the store I should have asked to have the close captioning turned on, so I could check for the rainbows under the toughest conditions, similar to subtitles. You should do this if you ever plan to watch a foreign film. Also, old black and white movies on TCM have shown some rainbowing as well.I was thinking of living with this issue until the next morning when I went into the living room, I heard a high pitched buzz. I unplugged the Samsung, and the noise stopped. And this was not any fan noise, sounded more like the noise a bad fluorescent light bulb makes. So that was the last straw, the thing has to go back. Other people have reported similar problems at AVS forums...Nice picture, but the risk of rainbows and quality control problems make it a big risk for the $$. If you do buy it make sure to get an extended warranty!SXRD is the next choice for me...
Features:43-inch widescreen projection HDTV with Digital Micromirror Device; 40.5 x 29.7 x 15.7 inches (W x H x D)How can this be a 43&quot; TV if it's only 40.5&quot; wide?
I bought two of these and neither worked at all. Neither XP, Windows 7, nor Mac OS could read or format them. They're not big enough to use as coasters, so I'd say they're totally useless except as a way to waste money. Maybe they only work in cameras?
The sweet grill over the port rocks for acurately recreating the sound of driving on the highway with the window down. The hexagon legs transfer the mighty sound of the 8" driver into your carpet! While running a frequency test of 30hz the woofer separated from the box and the port blew out because of the stupid grill. However, it was slightly amusing watching it fly apart. If you buy this subwoofer even for [$]...
This is a wonderful little product (provided it doesn't fall off the cheap "keychain" or slip out of the plastic sleeve). The main problem I encountered is with good old Windows XP. On my work PC (a Compaq), the device works like a charm. On my home laptop (Dell Inspirion), Window's insists on treating the device as "read only" and will not allow you to save any files to the product. I've been through Iomega's online chat help, to no avail. Given the buggy operations of Windows XP in general, and adding on the differences in manufcaturers installation of XP, conflicts with resident memory programs such as anti-virus or firewall programs, even a simple product like this can frustrate!
The 3-CD unit is flimsy and if it lasts two years without jamming, you are lucky. Still, this system has the best tape transport EVER in a micro player, and plenty of power to fill a LARGE living room. The WOOX feature is amazing.Our CD transport is in the trashbin. The 3rd time it jammed, I had to take the entire unit apart, but still could not fix it *sigh*. The only modern unit which can touch this unit's sound is the LG 160W mini-theater/DVD player, but that unit has no Tape player, let alone recorder.
It was a nice product many years ago. Nowadays nobody would buy this old web cam. The software coming with the cam is nice, however, this cam is not compatible with Mac OS.
I agree with most of the other reviewers - this is a nifty little thing and works great for running. The durability of the rubber case is terrible, however - if you use it on a daily basis, as I do, it will tear at the seams, especially at the back (where the velcro streps connects to the case) in a matter of weeks. Also, it does not protect against moisture as I found out by experience (fortunately the player still works).Tip for users:1. superglue and and little plastic card inserted between the player and the rubber case help extend the life span (had it for 9 months now, hanging by its threads).2. wrapping a little plastic bag around the bag (either between the player and the case, or just around the rubber case and then tug it in) makes it waterproof (tip for runners: don't leave home without a tiny plastic bag)Tips for Sony:1. Make it more durable - rubber doesn't work, perhaps something with a hard plastic case that can snap open and tight.2. Make it waterproof (key words: sweat, rain, snow, et cetera).3. Make it more generally available, especially in Europe (can't find it on sale anywhere - or maybe now I know why that is ;-).
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.
This is nothing more than vinyl hose that might be used on newer washing machines, split down the middle. Buy yourself some hose at Lowe's, along with five zip ties, and (Oila!) save some money.It is painful on the hands to insert the cables into the contraption, and once you bind it all together, it's not much more compact than at the start. I would have done beter using zip ties alone.
This did not charge my old iPod shuffle - which is why I bought it, so it is useless to me.Wah wah wah *charlie brown teacher voice*
I bought a used HDT-101 and now wish I hadn't. It worked great for about 6 months and then locked up, it wouldn't do anything. The display said 0000. I called Motorola tech support hoping they could tell me how to do a reset. They admitted this is a known chipset problem and the only option is replacement of the unit. Since I'm not the origional owner they won't do anything for me.Update: After a lot of talking and writing the departments listed on the Motorola website they have agreeed to take the unit back and refund what I paid for it. This was a surprise to me and actually I wanted them to repair or replace it but this is fine with me. Since I bought it used I am very surprised they would go this route instead of repair/replacement. This unit has been discontinued.
This radio could be better.The Pros:Cost - this radio was realtivly inexpensive at around $35Features - Radio, CD, MP3 player hookups (no docking though), programable memory sets, and remote control.Ease of installation - The system installs pretty easily with a corless drill.The Cons:Poor Quality - The speakers sound like they are about to blow even at moderate sound levels. As long as you don't turn them up too loud you will be ok. Although the sound quality in general leaves a lot to be desired.Annoying Volume Control - whenever you switch the radio on it preset the volume to 17 (wich is pretty loud) so you have to get your ears blasted every time.So if you are on a budget, or don't like music too loud, it is a good buy.
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.
This cable does not work as a component video cable. It's pretty worthless. It wasn't even worth sending back: I tossed it.
Don't buy this stupid camera, it's totally sucks software as well as it poor un-respectful customer service. If you're looking for a replacement of sony. I'd strongly recommend Canon PowerShot SD400 5.0MP. It really much better than Sony DSC_W1 with its 9 point auto focus while Sony only has 5 points auto focus. It's much lighter, compact and better quality than Sony.
I really find these headphones comfortable and inexpensive. I'm not an audiophile but for me, the sound is fine for both audiobooks or music. The problem is the rubber coating surrounding the wires of these headphones are so sub par they tore and then began to disintegrate within a month.
This does NOT even fit into my CoolPix P100, stay away.... The cord does not even go into the camera slot.
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
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.
I bought the Rio Forge specifically for the gym and because of its FM Tuner. My gym has television sets up with an FM tuner so you can hear the audio side. However, the tuner has NEVER worked at the gym and I can only get one regular radio station to work inside the building.Also after adding a 512MB memory card to the RIO, I have had non-stop problems with the RIO shutting off at the start-up. Rio's customer service has been quick in responding to my emails, but their suggestions haven't worked. It seems like I need to reformat my RIO every week, and also need to change batteries every week to "trick" the RIO into working.The RIO did work fine before the memory card was added, but if it is going to be advertised with an expandable memory slot, it should work when used.It's been a lot of hassle since I bought it, and I'm regretting my choice of MP3 players. I would stay away from this product until something more stable comes out.
I bought this camera because I am a dedicated Canon customer. I have owned several Canon cameras and have no problem. I purchased this camera in Jan. 2006 and in Feb. 2006 I had to have it serviced. The camera would drain a battery charge within 15 minutes of usage and eventually would transfer pictures to my pc. I contacted Canon who advised me to send it in and it would be returned to me within 7 business days. I sent it Feb. 3rd and it arrived there according to FedEx on Feb. 7th. On the the 15th I received an email stating that it would be returned to me in 7 business days (14+ days after they received it). I told the rep. on the phone I needed it for my research by no later than March 21st. I called and called when it never came back only to be redirected to a new department every time I spoke with someone. I was always cordial on the phone, only to be treated with apathy or rudeness everytime I called. I emailed only to get a 1800 number to call. I have yet to speak to one person who actually helped or listened. It was finally shipped but unexpedited before the 21st ensuring that it would not arrive for me to use on this date. Don't buy if you are concerned with customer service.
I thought I would like this camera since I had a Sony from a few years ago that got stolen. Sony has gone completely downhill in their quality control and repair departments. After using the camera 3 times a dirty video head message came on. We bought a sony head cleaner and problem kept coming back. Sony repair said to send back and they would pay for shipment from a UPS store. When I got to the UPS store they stated that they had been scrwed by Sony not paying and they needed a fax directly from sony. Calling back and going through about 6 people while at the UPS store they finally told the UPS people that someone had made a mistake and I had to pay to return. I did pay since I wanted for the holidays. The camcorder came back with an invoice that they had repaired a hinge and the same problem immediately came up on the video screen. Nobody did any quality control at the repair site! I spent 2 days trying to get Sony to replace so I would have one for the holiday. After many hours on the phone they are now looking at it again. Did not use for holidays. I bet it will come back still broken!Never buy Sony again
I am not a big fan of inkjet printers to begin with, but I couldn't turn down this printer when it came free with my iBook. Compared to other inkjets I've owned by Canon and HP, this printer is the pits! It hasn't been worth the USB cable I had to buy to hook it up with.The first major problem is the paper feed mechanism. Unlike HP mechanisms that gently lift the paper from the tray and roll it into place, the Epson relies somewhat on gravity and a rotating rubber wheel that attempts to "flick" the paper into place. The problem is, with just the slightest amount of dust on this wheel, the "flick" doesn't quite get the paper to where it needs to be. Margins are consequently always off, or the paper completely misses the feeding wheels. What is more, sometimes the printer doesn't even realize it isn't feeding the paper properly, so it just starts blissfully squirting the ink on itself!Secondly, the black ink cartridge clogs after just two or three days unused (even in the off position!). This means for infrequent use, you have to continually clean the nozzles, wasting gobs of ink in the process. It doesn't help that a $25 black cartridge from Epson lasts less than 100 sheets of text to begin with!Yet another problem with this printer is its speed and noise. The noise level is incredible for a printer this size, and it literally grinds away for minutes sometimes in between pages or print jobs without actually printing anything (apparantly realigning the print heads or something). Combined with the several minutes it takes to print out just a single high-quality black text page, be prepared to wear ear protection to get anything done.I really cannot say one good thing about this printer except that photo output is rather brilliant and stunning. As a general purpose printer, however, avoid it at all costs, even at no cost! After a phone call to both Apple and Epson, I simply deposited mine in the trash chute and chuckled as it loudly tumbled 16 floors to the dumpster below.
They have a great Sennheiser sound, but I cant wear them for more than 20 minutes before the bud part of the phones hurt my ears something fierce.
I added this sub to my Kenwood head unit which drives 4 jbl (5.5) speakers. After reading the reviews online, I opted for this all in one unit due to space constraints in my standard pickup cab. The unit fits nicely, but that's just about the only positive thing I can say. Although the sub does add some bass at low to mid-low volume levels, I believe even the casual user will be dissatisfied with this unit operating at midrange or higher volume levels. I find myself constantly turning down the sub's volume level because of distortion. Lastly, the frequency response for this unit is rated at 35-150 Hz, but I honestly don't believe the speaker reaches down to that 35Hz. The stock system in my Monte Carlo which is rated at 35Hz too, blows this unit away in every aspect to include reaching down to grab and reproduce those lows. Do yourself a favor and shop around a little more.
The glue stick appeared to be alot of glue but there was only enough to paste 9 pictures/items to my scrapbook and the little bit there was of it didn't want to stay stuck to the paper. Very bummed.
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.
ThisSanDisk Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot (Black)came to me as a gift, and was much appreciated, but it's not my favorite player. I use many other SanDisk products, which may be why I expected better performance.The positives are plenty: sharp image screen, ease of navigation, compact size, and a microdisk slot for expansion. I add music, videos and pictures by loading a microdisk because tansfering these files is far easier to deal with than using the SanDisk software that came with the device (which is supposed to allow drag-n-drop, though this hasn't worked for me).The negatives are a nuisance: sometimes the player just won't turn off, so I must let the battery run down entirely (that took over 24-hours in one occaision). Recharging the built-in battery takes up precious time and one of the limited USB slots on my laptop. While the navigation wheel makes it quicker to switch between functions, it is a nuisance when shoved in a pocket when I'm on the move because any friction seems to change programs or increase volume when least expected.It's a fine tool for displaying pictures and videos, and the voice notes do come in handy from time to time. The music player itself is good, but the built in equalizer doesn't make much difference in sound quality, at least to my ear. The fat ear buds that came with the Sansa are far too big for my petite ears, so are useless to me. Worst of all, it will not play audio certain files, and I adore books on tape from Audible.My far less expensive RCA MP3 player recognizes a broader range of files, and runs about 10 hours on one rechageable AAA battery, so gets loads more use.
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.
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.
This is a cheap piece of junk made in a well-known foreign Asian land known for producing junk. The two lights are NOT LED and do not flash quickly like a real security system. They are dull lights, alternating from one to the other. Don't waste your money or batteries. Anyone will tell its fake. I threw mine in the garbage...wasn't worth sending back.
This producted is poorly constructed. The slightest pressure on the earphone plug will cause the solder to break loose from the circuit board causing music to only play through one ear. Why would any company in its right mind rely soley on solder to hold an earphone plug in place (and a small amount of solder at that). Lesson learned. What a waste of my money.
If you have long life and motivation you can get results, I prefer to sell both of them
I have owned three of these cameras after returning and exchanging them over and over... I simply could not believe how absolutely awful the picture was. I thought for /sure/ I had defective cameras. After three tries, all with identical, awful pictures, I have determined that this camera is absolutely worthless. I kid you not, my son's Nintendo DS toy camera produces a far, far better picture. At night, it has a range of approximately 12-14 inches. You can sort of make out things 6 feet away or so as long as they are within the middle 3-5 inches of the screen. The wide angle is not that wide at all - my little Swann MaxiBrite (the CCD version) has an incredible range and beautiful picture for about 1/2 the price, and it comes with a wide-angle lens that covers 150% of what this piece of garbage does.DO NOT BUY. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR. PLEASE, PLEASE BELIEVE ME.
My wife got this for me for Christmas. I was thrilled and thought it was a great idea. I charged the device and transferred pictures to it. I work in technology, so I agree with many of the other reviewers that the software is terrible -- to delete any photos, you have to delete them from the device, not the software. Image quality is OK, but not good enough to be "sharing" with people. And after a few days of sorting through pictures and transferring and deleting them, it got a bit old.Other than looking at it "straight-on", nobody on either side of you can see the image. It's back-lit, which is fine...but it doesn't help much.Unfortunately, the battery didn't last all that long. The device refused to charge after about two months, and eventually it died altogether. The only way to make the unit work was to plug in the USB cable; the battery would not charge. So I contacted "support" and got a basic run-around, telling me that you "shouldn't charge the battery for more than 2-3 hours" at a time, and that I could request an RMA to return it for replacement. Warranty is no good, and it can't be returned.I'm holding onto it because I'll probably take it apart and use the internal parts to build a desktop "photocube", so it can run off the USB cable.But I agree with others that -- even if this worked longer than 2 months -- it's just a novelty that gets tedious quickly.
I love this new technology - it really has changed the way I view television!I love my Replay TV but I have to send it back because it keeps crashing!I thought the Replay 2020 (20 hours rec) was a better deal than the Phillips Tivo (14 hour version)?Why? Six more hours of rec time and a hundred dollars cheaper! ($400 for Replay + free service, $300 for Tivo + $200 for the lifetime service)And so it was all settled - that is until my Replay started its daily crashing ritual!So I called Amazon to exchange it for a new one, but instead they offered me a refund, because they say the 2020 is being discontinued.They assured me, however, that the new 3030 model, which records an extra 10 hours for an extra $200, is free of the defects of the 2020!I use the word free lightly.By the way, that's the same price as Tivo's 30 hour version with the service included.And Tivo has a cute little man with a TV on his head!
I was was of several other customers who could not get any computer to recognize the device, and it was returned.
The thing ripped before I even got it on the camera, and I was trying to be carefull. I have a skin on my iPod that works great. This skin is less than useless.It would be too much of a hassle to try to return, so I just wasted $16 plus tax.
I bought this case together with Nikin 5900 digcam. The case looks good and compact. But the main problem is with the pockets. There are two pockets for SD cards in the main pocket and one outer pocket for the battery. The problem is that when you open the case to take the camera, all the pockets are also open and stuff can fall from there. Specially when its on your belt.I won't use this case.
Sound quality on this unit -incoming and outgoing messages - is awful. After about a month, the machine started freezing, not picking up calls etc. I called ATT customer sevice, they had no insight into the nature of the problem. They wanted me to send it in so they could examine it and replace it; I'm going to replace it, but it won't be with an ATT machine.
I really want to like these headphones. The audio sounds great, very balanced, good bass response, clear and distinct through the range. However they are incredibly painful to wear.The earbud piece that rests in your ear has little plastic ridges that scrape against your skin and are both painful and irritating, to the point that during my first run with them I was constantly adjusting them in order to find a comfortable position. There was none.Then I thought that perhaps I could use some left over foam covers to give the headphones some padding. Unfortunately the earphone parts are rather large compared to my other earbuds, so the foam covers tore and would not stay on. I'm thinking that maybe I can affix some felt or other padding to them with superglue; hopefully that will fix things.Perhaps some of the other reviewers and I just have large heads, or ears formed in such a way that these headphones do not rest properly, however you would think that Sennheiser could have added some sort of permanent rubber sleeve or something to cover up these ridges, which are just way too sharp to be anywhere near sensitive skin. A poor design decision overall, in my opinion.
Almost from day one it would shut off for no reason. At first it would happen only occasionally, perhaps twice a month, then it slowly increased to a couple of times a night. Now you have to unplug it first for a short time to make it power back up and it stays on for less than five minutes. Based on the other comments here, there should be a lemon law for TVs as well as cars. I purchased this TV on the strength of the Samsung name. That will never happen again!
Lost my Shure's on a plane, so I reordered these based on the reviews. Very disappointing. The cords on the earbuds are dramatically different lengths (why?), causing the earbuds to fall out and the cords to tangle. Earbuds don't nestle in the ear the way the Shure's do. Sound is OK, not great.
The price was right, and it is a good sound, but they seem awfully heavy, and are very uncomfortable on my pointed little head. the size adjustments are in significant increments, so I can't get a good fit.And, the sound is not noticably great.
This product is quite unreliable. I've had it only 8 days and it gets very hot and can't find the access point (in the next room) and the included software is quite unreliable with XP.
Hand placement on the keyboard is very comfortable, but the keys are too difficult to press, especially the space bar.The idea of the mouse is nice, but it's far too massive. My hand was not large enough to "wrap" over the side/top as the directions recommend; I'm a tallish woman with long/large hands, so this was surprising. The mouse was also too difficult to move due to its size/weight.Would be more convenient if this were a Bluetooth setup. The connection was wonky at times and keystrokes would get dropped or repeated. Super annoying. Plus I didn't like having the receiver take up one of my USB slots.The software worked well with my Mac OS. For example, keyboard shortcuts I was used to like Apple+W for "close window" translated to Alt+W (same key placement). The built-in shortcut buttons like Volume and Calculator worked nicely as well.
I read the reviews of this device and was excited to purchase. i got the computer from amazon and immediately i was disappointed. the screen is very bright but totally useless and difficult to read. The keyboard is COMPLETELY useless. has absolutely no tactile feel. Forget it if you have big fingers as i do. i have a blackberry for work and i can type a thousand times faster with that. if you are not looking at the key board the entire time you simply dont know if you hit the right keys or not. typing in passwords is incredibly painful because of this issue. Some of the reviewers have said that the computer is reasonably fast. im not really sure what they are used to, but this computer is incredibly slow. Part of that is due to the norton antivirus because it sped up a little when i disabled some of the functions but it didnt fix the problem completely. Im not really sure who can use this thing and what purpose it would serve.
I bought two of these headphones at the same time for my 92-year old grandfather. He requested headphones that go over the ear (as opposed to earphones which he worried would easily pop out if the wires snagged onto something) because he wanted a more secure fit. He is using these headphones with his external hearing aid (a device with a microphone which amplifies sound, like the ones I've seen on television commercials and infomercials).Amazon delivered these within a week (through the free shipping option) of placing the order.Sony is the real source of my disappointment. I trusted the brand-name because of the quality of prior products bearing their nameplate. However, this time Sony has really let me down. Upon opening the first set, immediately noticed that sound emanated from the left earpiece but no sound at all came out of the right earpiece. Believing that the first set was a fluke, opened the second set only to discover that it had the exact same identical issue!Because of the cheap price of these headphones, my grandpa is willing to put up with the defective units because he is deaf in one ear anyway (unfortunately, he is deaf in his left ear which has the working earpiece) and does not want me to go through the hassle of exchanging or returning these headphones for him.I am severely disappointed by the apparent lack of quality control in Sony's production of these headphones and it will cause me to consider twice before buying any future Sony products.In closing, buyers should beware and be willing to risk getting defective units if they order this product.
I was looking for a camera and ended up with this one just because it had a good price. I would never recommend this camera to anyone.A lot of people complain about configuration. I'm an IT professional and didn't have any problem with that.I've been using it for several years. The camera itself is cheap. I mean REALLY cheap. The manufacturing on it is terrible. The antenna and lens/pick-up mount is floppy. It's one of those things where when you handle a product and it screams junk, this is it. It's far to expensive for what it is.The image sensor is terrible and has very poor light sensitivity. Images are grainy and poor quality overall.I discovered quickly that the camera has issues with Mac / iOS (iPhone/iPad) viewing. If you look online hard enough there's a hack which allows you to alter the configuration of the camera to resolve that.Of course, there's the present issue of Cisco dumping everything that's not their core networking products. They just announced this last week. At the point you'd be buying a discontinued product and they're not exactly known for their glowing support for existing products.I ended up buying a Panasonic camera which can be positionally controlled remotely. I use the Android, iPhone/iPad app called IP Cam Viewer to monitor the cameras.
On the page for the Sanyo HD1000 camcorder, the Tiffen 49mm UV Protection filter is listed as an accessory that other Amazon customers purchased along with the Sanyo camcorder. The $7 price is amazing, but you'll not be able to use it without also purchasing an adapter ring to make the 49mm filter fit on the Sanyo HD1000's 40.5mm lens. And... the adapter ring is $20, bringing the price to protect the camcorder lens to $27!Amazon should remove the 49mm filter and adapter ring from the list of things other customers purchased and offer a 40.5mm UV Protection Filter. This will avoid creating unhappy customers when they discover the 49mm filter won't fit the Sanyo camcorder.
I concur with Nima, this RAM is terrible for overclocking. Any attempt to do so, even very little, resulted in fatal system crashes, and the memory diagnostics tool in Vista always said hardware failure, until the FSB was brought to default again (I have a P5E-VM HDMI board with the E8400 Wolfdale processor). I haven't had other problems with it but I've only been using it for a week. It's not worth the approximately $25 (after rebates of course), even if you're looking for cheap RAM. Corsair needs to stop using crap ingredients in their hardware. My next RAM will be made by another company.
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.
not very good, would not buy this brand again I thought they would be good for aftermarket but my cd player blew them with bass blockers installed not high power at all!
not for mp3 players that cannot dock and have to use headphone jack connection. only the poorly amplyfied speaker system works, unless you like spending that that type of money for speakers and letting the charger feature, video out, etc sit there useless.
The printer arrived very quickly--and with all the accoutrements, including manuals and installation disk. I installed it, and made two-hours worth of efforts to get it to print. Finally, I decided it wasn't a matter of program but of hardware. I turned the printer onto its back, and using a flashlight I looked into the paper-feed pathway and found at its back there was some black "packing material"--a long rectangle of it, positioned up against the rollers. During the two hours I had tried to get the printer to print, the printer was struggling with this packing material. It made a great many noises. I think it pretty well tore out its guts. I wish I had caught on earlier, but I have never before found packing material in the paper-feed. I still need a printer, and I will order another soon. Tom O'Neill
After buying this 35 days ago, the picture is blurry and it wont focus. The zoom won't function and I get a flashing message "LENS ERROR". Luckily, my vendor agreed to replace it even though it was more than 30 days. I have loved Canon cameras but after my Rebel XT died last month and this defective SD750, this will be my last Canon purchase.Don't buy Canon or get a 5 year warranty upon purchase to protect your investment.
I bought this camera over a year ago and used it once. After having the pictures developed we never used it again.
This product needs a larger backplane to handle a network. I have encountered delays and lost signals with this switch. I asked tech support why this was happening and they told me that this switch could not handle large file transfers. That's too bad because now I'm going to return this product.
Save yourself time and aggravation and DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT! I bought this to put home movies on DVD. Almost every time I downloaded a home movie to my computer the audio was not in sync with the video. I spent hours trying to get it right. I also kept upgrading my computer thinking that was the problem. I finally saw a review here explaining that the PX-M402U is notorious for this problem, so I bought a CANOPUS ADVC110 and have not had a single problem!
Bad quality product. Worked for two days only.I used to trust on San Disk Products, but now I'll think twice before buying any product from San Disk. I'm very upset
For the price it works, but not very well. Shop on if you wish to listen to music out of more then one speaker...
The product works for SNES, but does not work for my SEGA genesis as written in the description. Really disappointed.
I use FTP as part of my trade as a web developer/manager. I have used several packages over the years including several versions of CuteFTP [when it was free, too - the good old days of the Interweb!]. Last fall it was time to get a new computer, and that meant Windows XP Pro for me. To go along with it I upgraded several software apps that were getting long in the tooth...I am not sure if CuteFTP Pro 6 is known to be unstable after the user applies the last round of major Windows XP Pro patches - but that was my experience. I keep Windows updated religously and in the first three months of this year CuteFTP was wildly unstable. I uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times and still it was just unreliable, often locking up my entire machine. My other applications seem to be running normally...Finally I uninstalled it [including manually deleting remaining files and folders]. My machine went back to normal, and I started using FileZilla - which may not have as many neato features but is very stable and fast. It's too bad having spent good money on an FTP program for about three months of practical use. But Open Source saved the day for me as buying an upgrade or another package was not an option.
This does not fit a 60 GB. As a matter of fact, if you do squeeze one in the case, the buttons will all be pressed down ensuring that the player doesn't work.
I bought these earbuds about 6 months ago, and they broke already. Pretty useless for as much as they cost.
I have had all three of my JB series drives fail on me. One or two might be bad luck but all three raises a red flag for me, especially since I have about a dozen Maxtor drives, IBM and Seagate drives, Western Digital BB series drives, and old Western Digital Caviar drives that have outlasted the three JB's under heavy use.JB#1=boot drive in multi-drive system, heavy use, lasted 9 monthsJB#2=boot and data drive, infrequent us, lasted 6 monthsJB#3=data drive, moderate use, lasted 8 monthsJB#2's replacement, has a &quot;slow&quot; spot that diagnostics won't error onI will say Western Digital's RMA service is good, if you provide your credit card you will get a replacement drive to salvage.I can only recommend these drives in a RAID 1 (mirror) system.
In getting these earphones I was looking for something ultra-portable, easy, and good sounding.By ultra-portable I mean I want to carry them in my jeans pocket every day. While these headphones are sturdy, the sturdiness comes at a price: the case is about 1 1/4" thick, so they don't meet my pocket-friendly requirement.These are my first experience with in-ear earphones. While they come with a wide variety of ear-piece fittings, I couldn't really find one that stayed securely in my left ear. Maybe I've got an extra-wide ear canal. Maybe I'm just uncomfortable jamming something in there so deep. So they aren't as easy and convenient as I wanted.When in position, they do sound great. The sound quality varies a lot if they come out of position even a little, though.For someone who doesn't have the same criteria as me, and who has had success with in-ear earphones, these could be great. But they just weren't what I was looking for.
The audio quality of these headphones is excellent. However, the in-ear pieces were much too large for my ears and wearing them was excruciating! My Dremmel to the rescue, I was able to grind off enough of the plastic and now they are at least bearable. I am a 6 ft male and have average sized ears. That these do not come with ear size options is inexcusable.
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!
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.
While this frame had a lot of the features I was looking for at a decent price, the image quality was so bad that I returned it immediately. The frame stretched all of my images to fit a widescreen format, so everything was distorted. There wasn't any way to display with borders or by cropping the photos to prevent this distortion.I bought a Pandigital frame instead and was much more satisfied.
This tral charger does not fit the Ipod I have and it was advertised that it did. Very disappointing because I now own two and and I can not use them.
WITH THE STATE OF THE WORLD ECONOMY.... MY ADVICE IS TO BEWARE OF WHERE YOU PURCHASE THE EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN FROM.NEVER BUY THE SERVICE PLAN FROM A COMPANY THE YOU DID NOT PURCHASE THE ITEM FROM. MORE IMPORTANTLY.... BE CAREFUL OF THE COMPANY YOU PURCHASEYOUR PRODUCT FROM. TOO MANY BUSINESSES ARE FOLDING THESE DAYS.I DECIDED TO PURCHASE MY PLAN FROM HP THE PRODUCT BRAND I BOUGHT. IT WAS TWO WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE THAT I REQUESTED TO CANCEL THE PLAN.I WENT THROUGH HELL TO GET MY MONEY BACK. NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!! I GRADE THIS A 0.............
Used the unit in a small office with 50 users.First the good.- Easy to set up- Reliable firewall and router- keywords used for internet blocking of web sitesThe bad:-VPN does not work properly. Wasted weeks on this. Tried the cisco/Linksys software and it was useless. Also only supports 5 users when using PPTP. Continual issues with unreliable results.-When the battery dies you need to replace the unit.-Cannot block messenger appsIn the end I switched to m0n0wall for the firewall. Installing it onto a retired NT4 box. Removed the hard drive and booted from the CD ISO image. Config saves onto a floppy. Felt good going "green" by resurrecting this old box.For the VPN and content filtering i am still looking. M0n0wall allows a lot more VPN clients than the RV042 but not intuitive to set up. M0n0 also has graphs of through put an CPU usage.Have used OpenVPN for IPSEC and works more reliably than the RV042 for VPN. While these two options take longer to set up than the RV042 they are FREE.For a product I pay for I want:-Ease of set up.-Trouble free VPN set up-No restriction on VPN connects.-Decent monitoring and logging tools.-Ability to KILL IM and Torrent traffic, or at least capture and log IM traffic to deter staff goofing off
Its a great printer. But the cartridges are exhorbitantly priced. Refill kits and reloaded carts are available, but they cost as much as buying one from Dell and there's no guarantee that they will work. A new printer can be had for $152, and a 6000 page cartridge is $90. Then there is the drum kit...ah, sorry. Not working for me. I don't like the math.
i bought two of those item for my canon HD videocamera. i went to SF and captured some moments with my daughter and wife at union square, chinatown, golden gate, etc. Without even taking the memory out of the camera, it said "please insert a memory card". i changed with the other memory card and it had no problem, so the camera was right and the card was the wrong thing. now, even if i have 99 good cards, the one with my memories is broken and it deserves 1 star.
After the on & off switch fell off. Nextar replaced it with there brand. Good service.
This unit was easy to connect to our two line phone and configure for compatibility with the phone.But, its sound quality was poor. People I was speaking with complained of lots of static during the call.Another problem with this product is that its performance is sensitive to the location of the headset with respect to the base unit. When I was 20 feet from the base unit, a motion of 4 or 5 inches meant the difference between a *VERY* static connection and a clear connection.Overall, we did not like this product and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Compre los 3 combos y cuando se le acabo la tinta los fui a recargar ya estaba la almohadilla pinchada
I bought one of these drives for DV video editing when they first came out, late in 1999. It worked great with my firewire Macintosh and Apple FinalCut Pro. Shortly after I bought a second one, which worked at first, then became very flaky. It turned out that the external power supply was defective. Maxtor replaced the power supply after some delay and it worked fine. I even bought a third drive. In late December of 2001, the second drive's power supply failed (just as the warranty had expired!). I was able to use another power supply on the drive and keep it working. Then, in early January of 2002, the first drive began to make peculiar noises and would lock up. Fortunately, I was able to copy the contents on this drive to the newest one. Then, a few days later the second drive began to develop the same symptoms and I bought a fourth drive (from another manufacturer) to attempt to save my data. At present the second drive works for awhile, then locks up. So far so good on the third drive. In summary, just out of warranty two out of three of the drives have failed. That's a pretty bad track record. I can't in good concience recommend these drives to anyone. I'd have to say reliability is far from ideal. There must be 100 hard drives in our office, and we've had maybe two (besides these) fail in the last few years.
I should've took video of this so you could see but I bought six of these and in less than a week the rubber started peeling off the cone. 1000watts sike!!! More like 100 I'm a be honest sometimes it doesn't pay to be so cheap, I spent more money shipping the subs back than what I originally paid for them.
After our HP multi-function printer was damaged in a lightning storm we purchased this cheaper version. What a mistake! After finally getting the software to load, when the paper isn't jammed, it shakes and sputters until it finally spits out a damp feeling print. I guess you get what you pay for. We never had any trouble with the old model.
I bought 2 of these, one for each of my girls. Worked the first few times, then both broke. Would not play. I changed the batteries.Still not working. This was very frustrating for both my girls and I. They were very dissapointed because they love music and love the princesses.
I loved using the keyboard for typing and it is very comfortable --- BUT.The letters are painted on non-durably. After a year or so the E and D, evidently most commonly used, wore off. I contacted Microsoft and they were very nice about sending a free replacement keyboard. I assumed they would have fixed the problem. Bad assumption! After another year the same letters wore off again.For an ergonomic keyboard, it has some of the shortcut buttons in a very stupid place; in the middle of the resting pad. Very often the heel of my hand would hit the buttons accidentally, change the settings, and require resetting.The problems are not worth the benefits and, with my new computer, I returned to a conventional keyboard.
I bought this recorder as a quick replacement after I lost my Olympus on a trip. The Olympus was so much better for my use. As a student, I like to record lectures and notes and burn CD's to review as I drive. The trouble with the Sony is the complicated software that comes with it. Sony corp is so concerned about music rights that they have made it a nightmare for the user to burn CDs from recordings that they have made themselves. Forget drag and drop into your your preferred software(like the Olympus.)With the Sony you must bow three times, kiss the ground and use their proprietary burn program and format--with no guarantees that the CD will play back on you chosen CD player. On the up side, the sound quality is very good for such a small recorder. Its just a real clunker once you try to do anything more than record. I just ordered another Olympus.
These relays are NOT 5 pin relays. The connector is 5 wire but the relay attached to it is only 4 pin. Now I know why others are having issues connecting these up.It's probably a waste to return these items. This vendor is getting away with false advertising and probably not getting many return due to the low cost. They have complaints on other sites as well.
The kit is overpriced. The 4mm eyepiece that comes with it is completely unusable. The eye relief (the space between your eye and the eyepiece) requires you to push your eyeball into the lens. As a matter of fact, nearly all of the eyepieces have horrible eye relief. The one I use most from the kit is the 9mm lens. You have to be pretty close to the opening in order to see anything. All of the eyepieces feel cheap. It seems like they're made in China - completely out of plastic. A few times, pulling the protective cover off of the 9mm, I felt as if I was going to break it. The barlow suffers from the same problem. It's cheap. But at least it's decent. Optically, it's alright. I could see paying $20 for one.The case everything comes in is actually really nice. It's well built, kind of tough, and has ample space in it. You could easily add a few more eyepieces. Of everything that came with the kit, I plan on holding on to the case for sure. I'm not sure of why or what I should use the filters for. After some reading of the instructions, I discovered I should use the lunar filter (it's blue) to take a picture of the moon with my cell phone. It cut down on the brightness but gave the moon a slight blue tinge. The picture I took looks like it's in grey scale. Before, the moon was way too bright to snap a picture of, so I guess that's one reason to use a filter. I tried out a few more and I don't think I liked them. I'm sure some people know how to use them, but I don't see myself getting much milage out of them for the time being.If I could do it over again, I'd probably only buy two or three really nice eye pieces. My 6se came with a 25mm. So then I'd get a 10mm X-Cel eyepiece (with more eye relief), a barlow lens, and maybe a wide field eyepiece from Celestron's Ultima LX series. An X-Cel 10mm lens costs $50, a better quality barlow will set you back $35. Already, you'd have a nice set of magnifications with real quality eyepieces that's 40-50 dollars less than the kit. You'll get tons more use out of just those two eyepieces (plus the lens included with your scope) than you will with the kit. I guarantee it. If you wanted to splurge, you could get a wide view eyepiece for $120. After viewing a few messier objects, I'm going to want one.In conclusion, skip the kit. Figure out which eyepiece you'll want by taking the focal length of your scope and dividing it by the eyepiece. For instance, my scope is a Celestron 6se. It's focal length is 1500mm. So, we find that with the included eyepiece, it has a magnification of 60x. With a 10mm eyepiece, you'll get 150x. With the barlow, you can get 120x and 300x (probably pushing it). You now have a good range of magnifications to see just about anything in the night's sky. If you choose to spend a little more and get a wide field lens as well, you'll be loving life.
I've been using this charger and the rechargeables for about a year with no problems. However, I recently used the free alkalines that came along with it. They exploded and leaked battery acid all over my son's toy. I'll never purchase again.
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 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.
The screen on my unit went blank after 2 1/2 years of use. Will not buy again. No way to fix that I can tell. Too many circuits to isolate and fix the root cause. Will sell for spare parts. 316-584-2783.
BEWARE. Arrived loosely in poor packaging, looked like it came straight from a factory in China. Cheap quality and ineffective. Died immediately and caused power surge in my USB port. Tested on various computers, same problem. NOT WORTH THE LOW PRICE- worth it to spend an extra ten bucks to get something with some quality guarantee. Though seller "cuberternet" tried to blame my computer, I am now happily using a high quality Targus cooling pad from Target, only $25.
My husband ordered this frame at a local electronics store as a Christmas gift. After a month and a half, I was very excited to pick it up today. My excitement was short lived. In the box was the frame, an ac adapter and a small 1 pg manual. The manual inside the box stated that is comes w/ a remote and a usb connector. At first I thought they were just missing form the box, but after looking at the frame I noticed that there was no place for a usb connector.I took it right back to the store and requested a refund!!
Can't Play Half Life 2 and many other popular games due to poor design! -- Graphics capabilites are sub-par.-- Too much marketing hype and not enough substance!I bought this computer primarily due to the belief that it was somewhat future-proofed. I spent a little extra upfront because it had some neat bells and whistles (DVR), lots of ports (USB and Firewire), good speed (3GHz), good memory (512MB+), and the purported ability to handle the demanding graphics of today's applications and "most 3D" requirements. WORST CASE: I could always upgrade video capabilities using the new PCI-Express expansion slot.Well...don't I have egg on my face!I immediately wanted to try some of the latest games on the market (e.g., Half Life 2). I bought the game, loaded it, and quickly found out the computer wouldn't play it. After many painful and unhelpful "run-arounds" with Sony and Intel non-support, I learned that many of today's games require a technology built into the hardware of the graphics controller. The PCV-RS720G computer with its "integrated graphics" doesn't support that hardware technology. So the games won't run. (NOTE: For those that care, it is called Hardware Transform and Lighting. The 720G's integrated solution performs T&L; in software, which many games do not support.)But never fear...I am a clever guy...I bought the PC because it had the ability to expand video capabilities via the PCI-E slot. RIGHT?...Well, this is only partly true. Sure, there is a slot for an upgraded video card that will support the new games. BUT (and this is a big BUT) PCI-E cards require at least 300W power and typically 350-450W. Low-and-behold, the SONY only comes with 295W power supply (PSU).Well, I just need to swap out the PSU, right? Wrong! It turns out, to my great chagrin, that not only will replacing the PSU void my warranty but also no 350W PSU exists on the market that will fit into the case. Turns out (and this is not a Sony-Only thing) that Sony had a PSU specially built so it fit snuggly in their VAIO cases. The PSUs are completely different dimensions than standard PSUs. Due to the space in the case, you can't even rig a standard PSU to fit. Frickin' Fantastic!They give you a PCI-E slot that you can't use because they didn't have the forethought to provide a PSU with enough power. Kind of like being half pregnant!The only way I have surmised to be able to use the PCI-E slot is to buy a new case (with proper PSU) and move all the components from the VAIO into the new case. Simple for some, but a challenging, not to mention risky, endeavor for me.So here I am with a computer that I thought would allow me to dip my toe into gaming. In fact what I got was an over-priced (albeit pretty) run-of-the-mill desktop computer.MORAL OF THIS STORY! Don't be fooled by the hype. If future-proofed is what you are looking for, find a different PC. If run-of-the-mill is what you need save your money and buy a different vendors machine. The SONY Desktop brand comes with gotchas around every corner, minimal documentation, ineffective support, and a non-standard set of components all at a premium price.I wish I had chosen differently.
These ear buds are terrible. After only a couple of months, both ear pieces fell off, which I glued back together. Then, after another month or two, the sound went out. Not good at all - do not buy.
I bought this several years ago from Amazon (Don't know if they will find that and list me as an Amazon buyer, but it was from them). Lost it and just found it when cleaning my office. I'd hoped to connect it to small speakers when I bought it, but now can't do that since I also lost my second pair of small speakers.When I plugged the docked Fuze into a USB outlet on my desktop computer, the Fuse says it's connected and seems to charge. But I can't turn it on and get it to work as it does on just batteries. It would seem a waste to buy speakers for it since it doesn't seem to work. I can find the player on my computer and play the music from there when it's plugged into this dock. I'd give it a one star for the use I bought it for.If anyone knows if it would work without a computer, when hooked just to speakers, please let me know how to do that, I'd revise my "star" numbers. At this point, I can do the same thing with the cord that came with the fuse.Someone mentioned in another review that the edges were sharp enough to cut. I have sensitive skin, and while the edges do seem a bit sharp, they are not sharp enough to cut. Maybe mine is not as sharp as the other reviewer's.If anyone wants to spend the extra money to stand their Fuse up while charging it, this will do the trick. At least a 3 star or more for you. Though I've only used it once and don't know about the long term use.
This headset was not comfortable... it really hurt my ear within minutes of using it every time. Luckily it broke within 6 weeks of buying it. JUNK - DON'T BUY!
DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!! IT's NOT IN STOCK!!!! Even though the seller RitzCamera is STILL selling this as "In Stock" it is NOT. It's very frustrating to spend the time searching for something online, finally order it and have your credit card charged, and then get a notice that it's in NOT EVEN IN STOCK and probably won't be for 30 days. WHY does Amazon allow this????
I'm not sure if this model is even sold in stores these days but if it is consumers should stay far away. Its a pretty looking machine and delivers pretty graphics on the screen. Its dubbing process is also thankfully simple. The problem I had with my purchase though is that it stopped functioning.Less than six months after my purchase the DVD side of the machine stopped working. Anything from home made DVDs to top shelf DVD movies purchased from stores would not play in the machine. I tried my best to fix it but nothing I did worked. What was so strange about all of this was that I had probably not even used the DVD side of the machine 20 times before it broke down. A year and a half later the DVD player still doesn't work.To make matters worth about five months ago the VCR portion started showing problems of its own. Now its unusable too because it eats any tape I place inside. I should point out I have multiple machines and therefore I don't put too much wear and tear on any of my VCR, DVD and DVD/VCR units. Back during the 90s and early 2000s when I taped more television programs, I would use my VCRs in a given week far more than I ever used this Insignia unit. Two of those VCRs are still in working condition in fact. The VCR of the Insignia DVD/VCR unit is not. You do the math.This is the only unit to have ever given me problems. Maybe I had been lucky all this time and perhaps my luck ran out when I picked up a faulty Insignia unit. But when I see that three of the previous five reviews make similiar claims that I have just made, I tend to lean towards the conclusion that this Insignia product is flawed and untrustworthy. Save your money and spare yourself some grief by passing over this device.
The sound didn't stand out at all, and the components used to assemble it were VERY poor.For using the JVC name, this was real garbage; a huge let down.
First off, there is no online support whatsoever. Second, the stylus will jump from spot to spot intermittently wasting tons of time having to correct or erase marks. In fact, using a mouse I was able to get my work done much faster it was that annoying. The purpose of getting a tablet was to make the artwork easier not harder. Also, the stylus sensitivity is pretty weak. seemed like a device where you would go through many pen nibs. Granted the device is only $25 or so, but save your money and get a WACOM instead, which is tenfold better.
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
I purchased this lens as a good low light and portrait lens. Unfortunately, after thorough testing the sharpness was not up to par. At first, I thought it was me, so I took a few sample shots.My first sample shot was a close distance (5 ft) handheld. I had a low light shot using f/1.4 and 1/100 and my focus points were a little shaky. Most likely my fault since it was hand held.My second sample shot, I got a tripod and stopped it down to f/2.8. Again, the focus point was fuzzy. Again, I was a little skeptical because maybe it was me pressing the shutter.My third sample shot, I set it on a timer (2 seconds)... again, the shot was a little fuzzy.Distraught, I went to take an outside shot so I could gauge it better in better lit areas and better focus. This didn't work either.I really think that I may have just gotten a bad copy, so I'm returning this lens. This would have been good for an upcoming wedding (my cousins), but I'll stick with a Canon 50mm 1.4, though I'd have liked a wider angle.
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 bought the camera and love it... for 2 weeks. I fall off on the table while taking out the memory card... the fall was less than 1 feet and it broke. I know that the cameras need to be handle with care and I am sure I was very unlucky... whatever... but is the first time I see a camera broke that easily. Now I guess I will have to fight to get it covered by the warranty. In any event, I found the camera too fragile.
You won't be able to get any help to setup unless you pay $300.00 an hour to Nortel which might cost more than the router itself.
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.
Ok, maybe this dosen't deserve 1 star, but that shows my anger. I bought a $600 dollar TV, and i have to say, for that price, and for a SONY product, i expected more. the picture was not a clear as i expected, and if you want a new &quot;superbowl&quot; TV like me, you can get a different one for less $.
This is a review for the PSC-1000 Deluxe Burgundy Case for the Canon SD-1000. My personal recommendation is to avoid this case and look for something else.AestheticsFirst of all, I'm a guy and should not have bought the burgundy case. The color of this case shades towards red. It's hard enough feeling manly with an ultra compact sized camera but the burgundy/red color just puts things over the edge.My general obersvation is that the case has a cheap, look and feel. There is nothing "deluxe" about this case.FunctionalityThe camera does fit the bag, although snugly. Snugly meaning the equivalent of a women trying to fit into her tightest pair of jeans after a huge Thanksgiving dinner. It goes without saying, that nothing else will fit into the bag while it is occupied by the camera.It was mentioned in other reviews that the wriststrap does not fit throught the slit at the top of the camera bag. For the most part this is true, but I found you can actually force the rubber portions of the wristrap through the top slit, but it's not the most elegant process. Additionally, if you use the belt loop and wear the camera on your belt, it's very difficult to pull the camera out of the bag if you've forced the wristrap through the top slit. The case designer should have made the slit at the top of the case wider.So, I would not recommend buying this case. Look for something else or you may already have something that will carry your camera. My girlfried puts her digital camera in a small Tiffany drawstring pouch. Frankly, I wish I had a pouch like hers instead of this particular case.
Have a Magnavox DLP, the best TV I ever purchased still, have the original bulb. LG Blueray, and Directv HD DVR, but when attempting to switch to the blueray, the image appears for about a minute then the screen goes black. Tried different suggestions, but nothing works. Very disappointing to say the least. At least the back of all our devices is available to switch between manually, but what a pain. Who wants to keep trying HD switches until you find one that works.
Be aware that there are two white boxes in the market. One is older and there is no A/V Adapter cable for your Svideo input.So please make sure that you have a A/V adapter cable in the box or purchase other brands which work fine two.This is their reply :" I'm sorry that you feel that way but it states specificallythat it does not include one. It is not a defect or missingpart it was how the model was sold. Also we still do sell a oem which is what you purchased only the kit comes with the cableset. So it is not people after a certain point lose outit is based on the model you purchased. "
I am disappointed at this product. I bought one about 10 days ago. It started to be working just fine. But within a day, it began to switch to the other box without any reason. I switched it back, kept on working and it switched back again.Then I thought I may be just unlucky to get a defect one so I asked Amazon for a replacement, and it came in the 2nd day (solute to Amazon). Put the 2nd one in, and it did the same thing. I read another comment that it could have something to do with docking station so I removed the laptop from it, and unfortunately it's still doing the same thing.I don't know what's the problem, but it seems to be only switching to one machine, not other way around. I even switch the cables to different ports. And that did not help.I will try a few more days to see if I can figure out. But it all seems that I will eventually return it.
The product title is misleading. The screen protector only fits e310, e340 and e740. It is too small for e755.
There's a line between safe filters and not being able to fit your filter wallet in your bag. This line was crossed with this product. This thing barely fit in my mailbox. I will not be using it. It's too inexpensive an item to go through returning it or I would. It is way too fat. Also, the plastic windows contain some sort of "mesh" on the inside that could rub onthe glass of your filter. Some reviewers said they have used this with no such results. I would be super weary about this when you use coated filters (i.e. HMC, etc). I guess I'll just stick with the plastic boxes that B+W provide. Oh well. If you are looking for something simply to hold your collection in a drawer in your studio, this might work well for you. As for the seller, AvidMax, they did good and shipped my item immediately. I'd buy from them again.
you'd really need to make sure you cap is covering your ears... i know mine budges once in a while...and then i end up with just one headphone at the end of the lap... quite annoying...
After 2 successful experiences with this unit provided by Holiday Inn Express to its guests, I was excited about getting my own. I opened the box, started the router in AP mode, and it failed at the local public library where free wifi is provided. My laptop uses Ubuntu Linux, the same as I had during the travel described above, where it worked well.I called technical support for D-Link and was told that the router is only supported by the manufacturer for Windows (r) users. By reading the manual, I learned I could access the router with the IP address of 192.168.0.30, and it worked once only.With the failure out of box and uncooperative d-link tech support, I asked for an Amazon refund beyond the normal 30 day period. Amazon graciously responded in the affirmative.Score:Amazon 10D-Link 0
Ordered over a month ago, 5 emails through Amazon, no answer to any of them no help from Amazon, no product. Don't know if my card may be charges at any moment. Lost my cutomers order due to no ink available for this older printer. I used to be a big Amazon customer now I don't know
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.
The manual said Nikon UC-E6 is the correct part but when I plug it into my computer it doesnt work. I dont know why.
I think i've figured something out: I usu. leave the iTrip in my car for obvious reasons, but when the car gets too cold the ITrip doesn't work anymore. Now I keep it with the iPod so it stays relatively warm & therefore functional.Anyone else have a similar problem?
I guess I was looking for an easy wireless way to listen to my iPod in my car. The online reviews were mixed for the technology in general, and now I see why. In suburban Chicago, all I can get is a marginal signal strength on any station, and at least 50% static. Makes it downright painful to listen to. Maybe it'll work if you live in the middle of nowhere. The only saving grace is that this product came with a coupon for three free downloads from Audible.com. And overall, I'll probably have to get a cassette adapter for the iPod (about 15 bucks), despite the wires.
I sent this to my father for Fathers Day. It stopped working after he watched his first movie.The return process will take weeks. Just a warning.
I bought this drive awhile ago and the first one died almost immediately so I called the company and sent it back to them and they sent me a replacement which was DOA. Stay Away from this piece of junk!
When I set up my network a year and a half ago, I purchased this Linksys router and a Linksys modem. Well I replaced the modem about six months ago because it kept dropping my connection. About two months ago my router stopped working and I noticed the diag like was on. Kept trying to reset the modem and I finally called customer service and they told me to throw it away and buy a new one. To me this is a very short life span and I made sure not to purchase another Linksys product. Now I'm running a Motorola modem and a Netgear router and so far no problems at all.
The receiver can pickup only one channel and that too without audio! The rest of the channels are reported as weak signal or no signal. I have used other receivers that work fine with my Sylvania ED TV. I bought it because it had component out and was reasonably priced. Too bad, it did not work for me.
As far the physical player goes its pretty cool. small, good controls, long battery life, etc....However that is all the good things i have to say about this player. I bought it because it could be used with windows 98, which is what my old computer runs. The software is a pain in the ass!!! even though the package states it recognizes WMA, WAV, MP3, etc... it actually only works with sony's ATRAC3. the software converts all other files to this form, which seems to take forever. I had a iriver before this one and as soon as i get back from my trip I'll be selling this sony on ebay and finding a iriver, used if thats all i can find. sony can kiss my arse!!
I purchased this product from the Specs given, It would not even install on the new Intel Macs. After calling Nikon support they advised there was nothing that they could do, that I would just have to wait and see if they was going to provide an upgrade to this product. Yet their specs only called for OS 10.3.1 or Later and 256 MB of ram. Not one word here or on their web site in the specs about this not working on the new Macs. They later sent me a link to their FAQ page about the Intel Macs. Luckily I had a power book that I could install it on so my dollars were not a total loss. BEWARE IF YOU HAVE A NEW INTEL MAC. UPDATE Nikon refunded my money for this item since their web site ws not clear on the equipment, The new Capture NX works with the Intel machines.
Never purchased a transcend product before, and I won't again. After a week of use, during a family gathering, the card started displaying an error when inserted in the camera. Luckily, we had a spare memory card to use. The card also became unreadable in the SD slot on my computer.I'll stick with the brands I'm used to. It's worth the negligible price increase to get reliability.
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.
They didn't last a week. Pyle warranty sucks. They are not good to deal with buy higher quality product or you will be sorry. I was pushing them with a 1000 watt kicker amp turned up less then half way and smoked these so called 3600 watt speakers!!! What a joke
DON"T BUY THIS JUNK - as soon as microsoft updates any of thier OS - your shiny new SONY drive will be useless.My drive worked ok-ish (never great), that is until I upgraded to XP service pack 2 - then it never worked again (even just reading disks was impossible).Sony seem unable to get this area together. Their drives have sooooo many lists of things which you must do to your system in order to get the drive to work properly - this is no plug and play product!! Plus, if things go wrong, be prepared for lackluster product suppport and HUGE prices to fix things if you are a day or so out of warranty.
Despite a wide angle of view, it is narrow if you want accuracy for photo editing. There is a slight color variation across the screen. This is because color changes depending on the angle you are viewing the screen. Many AGP display cards will not support this resolution, and hard to know until you try it. Most PCIe display cards will. I have also used the LaCie 319 and 321 which are better for digital photography. This display is OK for not so critical color work.
When I record with my DCR-TRV19 I have sound and a black picture. I bought the camera 04/30/2004 and this problem started in February 2005, less than a year from purchase. Sony will only replace parts after a year (not labor which lasts 90 days). I will have to ship it carefully to Connecticut with a cover letter to have it repaired for the flat rate of $269.00. The rep could not break down the repair rate for labor and parts. I mentioned to the Sony customer repair that I have read other consumer reviews with the same problem, and he told me he will make a note of my problem.I feel foolish for purchasing this product since my last Sony Handcam which I bought in 1995 also stopped working mysteriously (atleast that one lasted a few years).
I had looked at all the other reviews on this page and I had high hopes that it would replace my 4-way cable amplifier so when the power goes out (our power goes out once, sometimes twice around here per week!) I would have a battery backup and an internet connection to submit this since my VoIP requires Cable. I was wrong. I had the Monster splitter come in today and plugged it in. All of the sudden the coax-hooked-up TV in my bedroom was very, very fuzzy... the other big-screen TV downstairs and the TV in the other bedroom was messing up the picture and the cable modem couldn't even connect because of this. I went back to the cable amplifer and everything was back to normal. Clear pictures on all three TV's, and cable modem finds a connection. And I've hooked it up tightly-- according to Comcast, it's the Monster splitter so I'm going to return it immediately. My advice is if you don't have a STRONG cable connection, don't use this splitter at all, because you'll just get a fuzzy & bad connection with it.
My SanDisk MP3 player worked great -- for about three days. Then, after the original battery ran out, it was never the same again. When a brand new battery of the correct type was placed in the device, it was rarely able to detect the new battery. Even when it did, it still did not play a single MP3 file. It also can't be detected by my computer anymore. If only I could go back in time and prevent myself from purchasing this dreadful product.
Update January 2012: After less than a year of mild use, the left speaker is blown. A disappointing piece of junk.I use this unit to charge my 2G Ipod Nano but mainly as speakers for my laptop using the Aux in port. Very good sound quality: crisp highs and good bass response for a small unit. However, the remote control is cheap-feeling and has very limited range. Should you lose the remote or its battery dies, you're almost out of luck as the main unit has no on/off switch--not a good design--and rather annoying as the unit shuts down automatically after 10 minutes with no input. I have found, however, that if you pull the plug on the unit, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in the unit powers back up. Overall an unsatisfying experience. I would not buy it again and don't recommend it.
I purchased this device to connect my iPod headphones/earbuds to my cordless telephone system. It did not work. Other devices sold on Amazon do work for this purpose. Perhaps this device was intended for another purpose.
Don't bother spending your money on this. It is poorly designed and is very difficult to get the Magellan Roadmate to fit inside. I returned mine after messing with it for a day.
In all my life I have never owned a more frustrating fax machine. I am on my second replacement of this model (they are sending the third right now because this one doesn't work either) and I have had the same problems over and over again. The phone constantly cuts out in the middle of conversations and EVERY time I try to fax something that is more than one page it feeds all the pages through at once rather that one at a time. I have to babysit the machine and feed each paper one at a time to get a fax to go through properly. This machine has wasted my time and money!!! DO NOT BUY IT!!!
BEWARE: Unfortunately Canon left out an important detail in the product specifications (and now I'm stuck with a scanner that does 1/4 of what it says it can do on the box).Whatever is listed as the highest DPI in the listbox is THE highest the scanner will optically scan. For regular scans, it is LIMITED to 1200DPI. You can type in a higher number, but it simply scans it at 1200DPI then scales it up to the DPI you typed in (software interpolation is worthless, it just makes the image large and fuzzy). So if you are expecting this to scan normal documents at 4800x9600DPI (at this DPI, just a logo or something small) FORGET IT! Canon put a limitation in the scanner driver to prevent it from scanning higher than 1200DPI on normal scans.*** It ONLY scans at 4800x9600DPI when doing film/slides (which isn't what I bought this scanner for). ***I thought I was buying a Porsche and got a VW instead, sure it still gets me there, but it's not the same...
First I was very happy with this player: amazing LCD picture quality, plays everything (including my DVD+Rs &amp; DVD+RWs), runs from foreign electricity, carry bag included. I tested it and put it away for a month. Next time I tried, it didn't run from the battery and didn't charge it either. Soon it didn't even worked from AC when the dead battery was in the unit. I returned it and then learned from the CyberHome website that the battery should not be left in the unit. But they don't say if you leave it there then it will never work again. Having read tons of complaints about battery problems I decided not to give this model another try.
Poor image quality. Lack of features. Unfortunately not that many options out there.Ordered because of the Sony name.
The item received in a very bad shape, damaged and broken. We are having a hard time getting our money back now
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 looked around, I read the reviews, I followed advice. Never again. This cd player has failed on every level to live up to its expectations. The battery life is nowhere near 15 hours. The sound quality isn't even remotely as good as the last portable cd player I had for 7 years. It did not come with an AC adaptor. Half the time I cannot even get it to play a regular cd. The instruction and problem solving booklet that comes with it is archaic and remedial at best. If I still had the packaging I would find a way to return it. But I don't, so I'm going to have to spend more money to get a REAL player, and give this one away as a joke. RioVolt, never again.
It won't work with any device with a code higher than 099, so it won't accept the DVD player or the satellite dish receiver. If I had known this, I would not have bought it. This was one of those gotchas; the postage to return it is more than it is worth.It might have been state of the art 10 years ago, but it is useless now.
I recently outfitted several workstations with the Fellowes and sadly realized too late that you have to click them two or THREE times to activate them. I just "right-click", but anybody who doesn't know just assumes their broken. And everyday users hate them because if the mouse is located over an icon, clicking on it (or activating) launches whatever program it happens to be hanging over at the time. IRRITATING AS HELL! Microsoft's wireless keyboard and mouse is so much better. They were more expensive, but in the end would have been cheaper. Consider yourself warned.
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.
We bought the Elph Z3 for our baby's first Christmas pictures and we are sorry that we did! Nearly every picuture was blurry and everyone had red-eyes...so much for red-eye reduction! What a disappointment!FYI...APS film cost more to develop and even more for black and white film, some shops don't develop APS either.I've had [cheap]cameras produce better pictures. The Z3 is getting returned today!
This case is a good snug fit with an SD1200IS. It has one near-fatal and surprising flaw.Canon supplies a lanyard with all the SD camaeras. That lanyard is looped through a bushing on the camera body for easy carry.The lanyard has a largish joint where the thin cord that loops to the camera bushing in joined to the much thicker cord that makes up most of the lanyard.The camera case has a hole to accept the lanyard. Unfortunately, the hole is too small to let the joint of the lanyard pass through it without a struggle. So you either don't use the hole or struggle with the joint every time you want to use the camera.Really dumb design on the part of Canon. I mean REALLY dumb. Makes the case nearly useless except for storage.
The menus are too tiny for 65 year old eyes. There is plenty of room on the screen for bigger more readable fonts.What a shame, the hardware gets 5 STARS from me and it is so much smaller than the magnifying glass that I need to run it.I ain't the only potential buyer that can't see very well.Cowan should shamed into offering an upgrade.
I got this for shooting semi-adequately lighted stage shows. The first night I received it I shot mostly at f1.4 and 2.0. I filled two CF cards and couldn't wait to get home to check the results. Nearly 80% were out of focus! Every one that was off was focused at a point about 5 feet upstage. I thought about keeping it as a manual lens because I really liked the brightness but I couldn't justify the cost so I took advantage of Amazon's return policy (Thanks Amazon!) Maybe I just got a bad one but it spooked me. Looking seriously at a Tokina now.
I purchased this item while attending school. The item came to me broke and nonfunctioning. Staff contacted and had me send it back. Sent the item back and recieved exact same piece of junk back. Then the item was placed on my back stairway and out of sight Philips SHN9500 - Headphones ( ear-cup ) - active noise canceling out of mind. I noticed it and recontacted the seller and explained they sent me a broken item, and then resent me the exact same broken item, and would he refund my money? I was told it was over thirty days and they would not refund my money. I told him junk is junk. Do not purchase this item off who I did. They will send you nonfunctioning garbage & then resend you the same item for a replacement.
This was a marginally ok camera when we bought it but it had a bunch of problems and finally died. Nikon refused to support or repair it. Thanks to my experience with this camera, I refuse to buy ANY Nikon product - they are not a reputable trustworthy company -- they have poor quality and non-existent customer service.
Pros: The monitor looks great and has many great features -- card readers, integrated speakers, USB ports and iPod dock.Cons: I have a new iPod nano with a video screen and it is not recognized when I put it into the dock. I appears to be charging, but the computer is unable to recognized that I have the iPod plugged in. But when I use the official Apple USB cable (plugged into the monior's USB port) it does recognize it. So either my particular monitor is broken (so sad because I threw the box away) or it just won't work with my newer iPod.
The ad states that this combo works with the Maxxum 7D- the very first camera listed-- the camera does not detect the lense so it does not take a picture. There are no contacts on the lense or the adapter to coincide the the contacts on the camera.I shipped this lense to work and put the package in the hopper before I went home for the day so there is no chance of returning it for "store credit". I know that that part of it is my fault. Shame on me for believing what I had read about the product and not testing it as soon as I had opened the box.I will not be doing business with this company again. I ordered the lense 2nd Day Air as I am going to watch the shuttle launch this weekend. Sorry to say it is too late to order any other lense and have it in time for the trip.
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).
Bought to put my printer farther away. Hooked up-"Printer Offline"Changed to old short cord and worked fine-back to new cord-"off line"Piece of crap that I have to return now.
I bought three of these. After one month, one of them stopped holding a charge more than two or three minutes. After two months, the other two lost the ability and I can't use the phone for more than four or five minutes. I would not buy these again.
I am not a Christian, but the premise of this book was so fascinating that I checked it out from my local library. I am SO GLAD I did not buy it! The first few chapters are rather interesting; I very much liked the idea of shaking up the Vatican, and initially I liked Bill Kelly. But his kids were of the saccharine overly precocious sitcom type that I abhor to listen to. His daughter's conversion seemed completely unrealistic and tacked on. All conversations in the book are stilted, and too many opportunities for real theological and philosophical considerations fall by the wayside, presumably to make room for silly and clunky subplots involving the pope's children. There is always room, however, for the clumsy, turgid presentation of the authors' agenda, including a painful speech about AIDS being a punishment for homosexuality, right before an exended trip to Africa where AIDS is, even in the novel, clearly a heterosexual issue. Also, there is the odd statement that the majority of Americans are pro-life, which is simply not true, according to any poll I've ever seen. I also disliked the characterization that OF COURSE the gay couple was exceptionally attractive, as if gay people must be exceptional in every way to straight people. Equally annoying were their thinly veiled references to Clinton, unfailingly referred to as &quot;the American president.&quot; His identity was obvious, so why be coy with the name? I would have given this novel only one star for the writing which only very occasionally achieved mediocrity, but they did have an interesting idea, so I gave them the second star for that.
When I saw this product online I thought it would be pretty awsome to get it off amozon, but that was a huge,horrible,bad, mistake I made! When the flim came I put in my izone camra and got ready to take my first picture! When I did it took like 5 min. to get the stupid flim to turn up. When the picture was finished I noticed there was 3 things wrong with this picture. One thing wrong was that I couldn't tell who I took a picture of at all. Two was that the color was all faded, and It was not really bright at all. The last problem was that after I took another picture it was totally blank, and yellow! I recommend getting the Polaroid i-Zone Sticky Pocket Film! I recommend this film because it has no blank pictures, tons of color, and you can autually tell who is the person in the picture! I hope my review was helpful to you, and please do not buy the Fortune teller film even if it looks cool beleive me I had the experience!:)
These Allied 300W power supplies do not work well when there is a small load applied, and in fact shut off in that situation. This is a problem when using them to power single devices outside a computer such as tape or hard drives.
If it fits great, it will do the job. But the advertising on Amazon cleary says ".... Rubberized lens hood stretches to fit lenses from 48mm up to 77mm filter size...." Hogwash! It fits 52 to maybe 58mm. I could not get this thing on a canon 77mm filter size lens with a pry bar. It falls off a 48mm filter and if you push it back onto the len itself it covers the guage reading distance. Save your $$$
We bought this to replace an aging clock radio. It has... some problems. You should buy something else.The biggest problem is this: if you change the alarm at even one minute after midnight on Sunday night/Monday morning, it will ring at the time you set -- on Tuesday morning. On Monday morning the alarm doesn't ring at all. Apparently it always sets the alarm for tomorrow morning, which may mean as much as 35 hours and 59 minutes after you set it. We've had to start setting a back-up alarm clock.Also, the "soothing white noise" features are anything but soothing. Honestly, getting a clock/radio/white noise machine all in one compact device was my primary reason for ordering this. I had visions of the steady, low crash of waves. Unfortunately, the designer had visions of screeching seagulls. All of the "nature sounds" are irritating after about ten seconds (they repeat without variation every ten or so seconds), and much too loud. (And if you turn the volume down, then it turns down the volume on the alarm, too.) The only setting we ever use is the plain white noise. And you know what we eventually realized? You can get that for free on any radio, just by tuning the dial to a spot where there's no radio station broadcasting!I recommend that you pick a different alarm clock -- one that reliably sounds the alarm, for example -- and that if you want a white noise machine, just turn on the radio and save yourself the expense and frustration of a specialized (and specially annoying) device.
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.
I purchased this laptop approximately one year ago thinking that it was a good purchase. I was dead wrong. The machine is incapable of running many games it consistently locks up an issue compaq technical support is incapable of solving. In addition the headphone jack failed on the unit and compaq technical support refused to acknowledge the problem claiming it was a software issue that would be resolved by reimaging the machine (I subsequently fixed it with a paperclip). I am also suffering cracking of the case which apparently is a very common design defect that is present in this series. Although the laptop is quite fast I would not recommend this unit (or any other compaq) to anyone due to the poor customer support provided by compaq I have never had to deal with such a poor support staff among all of the other companies I have dealt with in the past.
Bought the DWL-G730AP from CompUSA and tried with 3 laptops. None could comunicate with the unit. Exchanged for another, this time I can access the menu after disabled all the firewall (bad practice) but that was how far it could go. It would be great if it works but I am unwilling to try for the 3rd unit. I just stay away from D-Link from now on.
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!
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.
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.
For the price this product is substandard. The mouse pointer will hang and then when it comes back on, the pointer will be halfway across the screen. This happens intermittently, not all the time. I am running 32 bit Vista.
You buy this hub and you FRY your gear. It fried my external hard drive (all my Itunes), (2) 4gb memory sticks, and my Mac USB port. You have got to be out of your mind if you buy this hub.
At around five dollars it was OK. There are a few pictures that can be edited in a photo editing software to make usable. Nothing dynamic or interesting about most of the photos. No where near 10K photos on this disc.
I bought this at guitar center because I really needed headphones right away. The price I paid was obviously worse then what amazon currently offers them for. But nevertheless I needed them right away and the price was still okay. I knew upon buying these that they were not going to be the greatest of headphones considering the price. I was pleasantly surprised, I really liked these headphones. The sound was great, the fit was great and the cord was nice and long. I couldn't be happier until about a week of leisurely use and all of a sudden the right speaker starts buzzing like crazy. At first I thought it was my computer but after I tried the headphones in my tv, ipod, other computer, and a whole host of other devices, I realized that the headphones were broken. Its only the right speaker and its only really bad when listening something with a lot of bass. But for my ears this makes it unusable. These headphones really shouldn't have blown out after only a week of light use. I don't even listen to music very loudly either. I know you get what you pay for and these headphones are cheap, but I honestly expected more than a week out of them. I'm disappointed, but maybe I got a bad one. Anyway the next time I buy headphones I'll try and get something a little pricier which is maybe more reliable. Any suggestions under 75$? I wouldn't be opposed to trying another Sennheiser. I own other products from them and know that they're a good company. So this review is not Sennheiser bashing, just wish my headphones didn't buzz.
This was a gift. First attempt to copy files it spontaneously ejected and initially was no longer recognized. Several attempts to recover it and it finally remounted. Copied a single file - successful. Second file - success. Third file - crashed and ejected. Then no longer recognized. Very poor product.
This player worked great when I first got it, however, the latest blu-ray dvd's will not play! Pirates of the Caribean, 3:10 to Yuma, and any other new disk. The new firmware upgrade didn't help at all. I suggest buying a PS3. Stay away from this player!
It has been 11 days since I ordered the camera. I have not seen it yet. I cannot find a phone number to contact the store or obtain any customer service. It is not a good deal or a good product when you do not receive any service or the product.
This item was advertised with an MP4 I purchased and didn't fit the MP4. Useless.
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.
When I found this mouse in a store for the first time, I thought it seemed to fit my hand without sampling. I decided to purchase amazon.com and got it, however, the quality was cheaper than the looks in the package. The worst thing is that it is hard to move a mouse pointer. The amount of the moving of the pointer is very short per one movement even though I changed to max to the movement of the pointer in control panel.
It is not a good product. I've bought it from Best buy. It works for 2 month. Best buy doesn't take it back. Samsung does not replace it . Anybody have a box for this number and could give an adress from box. Where I should return it?Lilia
NOT A SINGLE ONE OUT OF SIX WORKED!!!EVERY ONE HAD A WRITE ERROR.
I purchased an InFocus IN26. Nice bag to store and protect the projector, but has no extra room for cables. I returned and purchased another bag. Amazon was excellent in handling this return.
This digital camera is awful. My 11 year old daughter received this camera for Christmas also. Last night when we went to download the pictures, we found that it did not come with a Cd-driver. But after a few minutes of trying to get it to download via another program that I have, we found that it wouldn't have mattered anyway since the batteries(which were new at Christmas) in the camera had died and all of the pictures were lost. My daughter was heartbroken to find out that all the pictures she had taken at Christmas were gone.There is also no LCD screen to view pictures taken. But I guess you get what you pay for, and I won't be wasting my time or money on these cheap items again.
I previously own an earlier Elph and loved it. When I purchased the Elph SD 600 I was so excited..and like many other reviewers ..loved it. I read all these excellent reviews and would have written one too. BUT, about a year and a half later with only infrequent use...the lens would not retract. After googling this issue to my horror this is a widespread problem which has even prompted a class action suit...The dreaded E-18 error..or in my case LENS ERROR. Past warranty Canon charges $259 to fix plus shipping..in my case I saw battery was low and shut camera down..I guess that triggers a problem because when I put a fresh battery in the lens came out but would not retract. Yikes. Now I find that this is a known design flaw..often once it is fixed it reoccurs. I have always had nothing but Canon, but now I have to look elsewhere once I am in a position to buy another camera. I loved my little Elph and took perfect care of it, but the lens mechanism is so fragile that it breaks in about 10 different circumstances and is very costly to repair.
Gosh darn but these things are cheap. Unlike other reviewers, I had no problem getting it to stick on my lens cap. I cleaned the cap with alcohol prior to sticking it on, maybe that did it.My problem is that they fall apart too easily. I'm gentle with my camera, simply unsnap the cap & let it dangle. One fell apart the first week I used it - the lanyard came off of the elastic strap. I tied it back on. Another one broke within three months of purchase - I tied that one back on, too. Recently, about a year after purchase, one of the ones that I tied back together broke a *second* time.I really don't like trying to clean dust out of the cap when it gets dropped in the dirt. I give up. Tossing them all out & finding a different solution.
I bought the Sony MDR-EX71SL a year ago and they worked great, but my son lost the ear buds. So I thought I would upgrade to the Shure or Etymotic. The Shure E2c was a mistake. The phones kept slipping out of my ear, there's little bass, and poor sound isolation. I could try the Shure E3c, but that's almost 5x more expensive than the Sony's I had.I'm going to order a new pair of the sony ex71sl. It had better sound isolation, stayed in my ear, were comfortable, and sounded good. Perhaps they boost the bass a little, but I'm not a expert on this. The Sony just work better for me.
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 have had this system for 2 years - CD changer broke just before 1 year warranty expired, sent to Onkyo and was repaired. Recently started experiencing same problems as before - won't eject CD's - have had to shake the player while holding it vertically to recover my discs. This is too bad as Onkyo generally has a good name in audio.
I consider myself quite capable when it comes to electronics, however I could not figure this one out at all. The dvd was not helpful and kept me on the computer downloading useless garb for about an hour, and the tutorial at the beginning of the manual couldn't be used without downloading all sorts of maps...which apparently costs money. I talked to the Garmin people and they said that this product has been updated due to complaints and misconceptions. It only has enough memory to download 3 states worth of data...so forget about taking it on a cross country trip. Also, because you have to download the maps before you go anywhere you have to know where you're going.I purchased this product to make my life easier, but it's quickly become the biggest hassle of my day!If I could do it again I'd spent the extra money up front and get a higher quality one. I have a friend with the touch screen and she swears by it. Make sure you really do your research before buying a GPS.
This was my only bad experience through Amazon. The memory card simply did not come after about a month of the purchase date.
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.
The lens pictured on the website page when I originally ordered is not the lens Amazon sent. Nor was its replacement, despite repeated e-mails over nearly a month pointing out the discrepancy. All they've done is replace the web page photo in the last few days. I am still waiting for Amazon to send the lens pictured when I first ordered.
I love my XM. And most of the time this little unit is a cheap and servicable way to get it going.However - I have serious reliability problems with it in my car whenever the temperature gets too hot or too cold. I live in the Boston area and from June through September every day after work the receiver (which had sat in a hot car all day) would refuse to come on after work.. 5 or 10 minutes later after the car temp came down with the AC or windows open all would be good again.. It has a similar but less severe problem on cold winter mornings.. it has to be down around 0 degrees or so, but again it wont operate correctly until the car gets up to a more reasonable temperature.I understand the difficulty of building cheap consumer electronics that work over wide temperature ranges, and I wouldn't expect my laptop for instance to respond gracefully to the same conditions - for instance. However, this is a CAR unit, and these conditions are perfectly expected for a car environment.I'm sticking with XM, but I'm pondering different receivers.
Do not buy this. It is just a plastic bag. The product pic looks cool though, don't be fooled. Just use any plastic bag instead.
I bought one from a store, which didn't work, so I thought I'd try Amazon.com. Well the one I order from here didn't work, either. Rather than go through all the rigamarole, I just bought a new printer. I've had no luck with HP products. The printer I had bought this ink for did nothing buteat expensive cartridges--when it decided to actually work, that is. Save your money and get a better printer.
Buyers and sellers must understand that there is a difference between Micro and Mini Cassette tapes. I am looking specifically for a mini recorder as I have some valuable old mini cassettes to transcribe but do not have a machine to do it with. The micro cassette is a slightly smaller tape and the mini tapes will not fit into the micro machine. The mini machines were mostly used to take dictation in an office setting and new they can be very expensive. This GE was advertised as a Mini Voice Recorder but actually was a micro and I had to go to the trouble of sending it back to the seller. Fortunately Amazon's return policy is excellent and much appreciated. I have had to use it a couple of times before on different products without complications. Thank you amazon.
The package I received is totally different than the picture shown on this page and when I tried using the battery it was already dead. Guess that's why they are selling it for so cheap with free shipping. You get what you pay for!!!!!!!
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.
A group of 4 people (including me) at my office bought this router. I was the only one running xDSL with PPPoE. The router ran fine for 5-30 minutes and would then hang my LAN. I reset the router to get things going again, and it hung again a little later. I took the router to my office and connected it to my company's LAN (PPPoE disabled in this case) and it ran all day without problems. I also tried all versions of available firware (which supported PPPoE) with no improvement. Linksys tech support took over a week to reply, and they (somehow) concluded that the hardware was defective.This router seems to work for a lot of people, but did not work for me. A much more robust solution for me has been the NetGear RT314 (4-port). I have had it on for weeks without a problem (ran it both with and without PPPoE). Don't take my word for it, though. I would encourage anyone considering purchasing this router to review the Linksys community [forum] and make note of the problems others are having. Then check out the Netgear forum...
This was the last HP product I'll buy.I bought it with the intent of getting a decent product at a reasonable price. I got the latter but certainly not the former! What a piece of junk!!Generally speaking, you do get what you pay for. So, I'm going to buy something a bit more expensive, but not an HP product. Incidentally, the is my third and last bad experience with HP.Happy shopping!
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.
I agree with someone below who said, "the clamp that allows extension in one of the legs broke, making it impossible to extend and lock the leg. It turns out the the inside pieces are cheap plastic!"I owned mine for less than a year, with maybe once a week use, and it busted the same way for me. Never again. I guess people buy Bogen for a reason, and that's the direction I'm going.The 343 does come with a lifetime warranty, so I'm enforcing the warranty coverage and will sell it on eBay once its returned to me from service.
I was so excited to get the digital keychain. The software loaded easily and was very simple to load my pictures into it (30!), change them, etc... However, within days, the buttons fell off (they turn it on\off and forward the pictures). Before the first week was up, while viewing the pictures the screen went blank - I assumed it needed recharging - after a full charge - it has never come back on. Before I could take it off the keychain and return it (day or 2 more)the picture part broke off the keychain. It was REALLY cool for about 3-4 days! Very poorly made, I guess. Disappointing:(
tomtom started acting up after a year. had trouble getting satellites. did a reset. worked okay. now it won't boot up at all. followed all tech support directions. should work perfectly (or at least longer than 2 years) for the price tag!! garbage!
Good that is if you want a fancy looking paper-weight or a $100+ pi&ntilde;ata, this is the way to go. After 20+ hours trying to get it to work I almost hit it with a baseball bat.Like many of the bad reviews, I encountered frequent (like every 15 minutes) loss of server contact, box locks up and needs to be unplugged to re-boot, remote is unresponsive once the system crashes, using the remote while playing a song will sometimes crash it, and even when it does reboot it rarely finds the network again. The server software locked up my computer numerous times and now I get this stupid &quot;wjveiw&quot; error every time I boot up. It would reliably ping from my computer for hours, but somehow the mp101 would always say it lost server contact or lock up.This will be returned, I think the only people making money on this product are the delivery companies. I should of bought it at a local store, now I have to pay $20+ for round trip shipping ,since I was so excited to get it I paid for 2'nd day air, big mistake. I think Amazon should credit that at least.Went out and bought the linksys WMLS11b at Walmart for $149. It rocks, comes with it's own speakers and external jacks, even an optical, if you want to use your own stereo. So far no major problems. Loads 100's of internet radio stations automatically (I'm listening to my old college station right now, pretty cool). News, international, and plenty of music genres. You can even can listen to air traffic controllers and police scanners where available. Yes I know, internet radio is available with out the server, but it makes it 100 times more convenient than searching on your computer.Some minor problems with the linksys, are the shuffle function is not working (I'll call tech support see if they can help), the vertical and horizontal footprint is larger than the mp101. Remote looks like it should operate a 1980's betamax player.Set up time was about an hour. I have no idea how people got the mp101 to work reliably, esp. with rhapsody (yes, the upnp was enabled). The firmware and server upgrades did not improve the quality.Sorry to bash a product, but this is a stinker! I lost 20 hours of my life and $20+ in shipping. If you want to try it out I suggest buying it somewhere that it can be quickly and easily returned without cost. OK, no more thinking about this product, I'm done venting.FYI: My System; 1.8 ghz, win XP, wireless netgear 11.b network, internet 3Mb connection.
Sound is bad (too much treble, too little everything else). Interface is annoying to use. MP3 and CDRW play back is horrible - it stutters non-stop. Regular audio CDs seem to work fine but the sound is pretty weak so ... punt. Waste of money.
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.
This backwrest is not worth the $$. It threw my back out after two weeks!! Now I am paying for chiropractor visits. No wonder it was so cheap.
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.
"USB Device not recognized" is more common than an actual connection with this cable, but it is not nearly as common as a complete lack of any communication at all. On the rare occasions that it actually works, though, it works fine.
First I read all the reviews here about how horrible the Sony SRF-M85V S2 is. Then I went to Sony's website and saw that the S2 had more features and a higher price than the Sony SFR-M37V. Yet the M37V gets very good reviews. I wondered how a higher end Sony product could be so much worse than a lesser Sony product. I figured the reviewers of the S2 were just too picky or something. So I disregarded the warnings and bought an S2 anyway. Yikes! Big mistake.I was looking for a small earbud AM/FM radio that I could use while biking and working out. I typically only listen to AM talk radio. So when I first tried the S2, the AM worked fine on the 2 stations I usually listen to. I figured I was right, the other reviewers were goofy. But, even though I don't listen to much FM or TV, I want it to be able to pull in those bands for the rare occasion that I might want to listen to them.That's were the S2 fails MISERABLY. I couldn't believe that I couldn't pull in even one single FM station! It was all just hissing and static. I could only pull in 2 TV stations!I wondered if it was just a typical problem with all of these little tiny radios. So I decided to get the less expensive Sony SRF-M37V to test against the S2. Wow! What a difference.The M37V is AWESOME! It seemed to pull in everything with excellent fidelity. All TV stations came in without a problem and all AM/FM stations that I tried came in perfectly. I immediately returned the worthless S2. Good riddence!Since the M37V only comes with these huge over-ear headphones, I decided to buy some really cheap JVC Gumy earbuds (HA-F120-A) for $9. Wow! They really work well. They blow away the earbuds that come with IPOD's. They work so well my wife swiped them from me and I had to go get another pair. I can't believe they sound so good for only $9. They sound as good or better than earbuds that cost over 5 times more.I highly recommend the Sony SRF-M37V with JVC Gumy HA-F120 earbuds for anyone looking for a tiny radio setup with great reception, great sound, and comfy earbuds.
this is the worst mp3/mp4 video player ever!!!!!!! don't get it especially if its from china..it's only a rip off..i got mine for about 5 days and it has stopped working..then a hourglass pops up and doesn't go away..i would give this a -10 rating..don't buy.you'll just get ripped off..save ur money for better things!!!!
When my iceKey (another, better, keyboard by MacAlly) started to fail (4yrs old), I looked around for a suitable replacement. I noticed that MacAlly came out with another slim, low profile keyboard and thought I'd give it a try. It also didn't hurt that the iKeySlim was half the price of the iceKey.Overall, the iKeySlim is a decent keyboard but it doesn't compare to the iceKey. The keys feel cheap (actually, the entire keyboard felt cheap and light) and you have to press pretty darn hard to type anything. It's also a little bit larger than the iceKey.I'd recommed buying the iceKey over the iKeySlim if you're looking for a low profile keyboard. It may cost more but it's hands down, the better keyboard.
Misconception -- too expensive to return--NOT what I wanted nor expected. The packaging is the same color Memorex of my CD's for my Sony Mavica camera, supposed to be "pocket disks" and they are not, so I cannot use them. They are too heavy to return (costs too much) so I suppose I must take 100% loss and give them away to someone. I'm now skiddish re: ordering on Amazon, because I do NOT have what I needed and I have these that I do not want and cannot use. Thank you for the opportunity to express info re: my experience.
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.
ITS not just XP guys... its windows 2000 too! Sure you can buy MORE products just to use it, but why? RCA its going to lose A LOT of business on this on!
Like a lot of reviewers have stated - the unit looks great out of the box, but it never really was able to replace the original remotes. If you look at your cable or audio receiver remote, there are a number of buttons/functions that need to be pushed to fully control the unit. So how can a flat touch screen replace all of those separate buttons on all of the remotes. Well...it can't. At least not well.I like Logitech products - I find them well built and functional. This one just doesn't hit the mark.
I bought this to use as a card reader, but it's really hard to use that way. It probably works great to convert an unused memory stick to a USB drive.
NO STARS. Played fine at first but after several months won't load disc at all. Total Garbage.
The worst monitor I have ever purchased. Completely unreliable. Repeatedly quits working after 6 weeks of operation. It has been in the repair shop more often that it has been on my desk. Had to ship it back to Acer for repairs twice before they agreed to ship me a new monitor. Then Acer reneged and refused to direct ship a new monitor to me. Customer service at the Round Rock Texas repair facility is horrendous. Rude, short, impatient, inflexible. One agent hung up on me after refusing to assist and refusing to put his supervisor on the phone. Avoid this monitor at all costs.
I've gone to this brand a number of times based on their features and price point. And I've been disappointed nearly every time. This unit makes no exceptions. Switching between computers is marginal sometimes requiring rebooting the power on the unit or, unplugging and replugging. I've tried it with PC and Mac and it's even worse with the Mac. Better units fake that the device is still connected when you switch computers so your computer doesn't think it's gone. Also, the buttons to switch computers get flaky after limited use. Save up your money and buy a higher quality unit.
Product DOA. Installed on an old PowerMac G4. Might as well have stuck a piece of toast in my machine. Bought a card from Circuit City (~$20) which immediately worked fine. Probably just got a bad card (quality control isn't the best on $4 electronics...). Looking back, probably should have bought two at that cost hoping one of the two would be OK.
You could rate it 5 stars years ago w/ 10x optical zoom, floppy disk, at 0.3MP (used for web only, not printed pictures) You might be satisfied w/ its picture quality at this price of [$$$]. Now obviously it's not the choice.The camera used for web only should not cost that much money even though it has 10x optical zoom (the expensive factor) I would rate it 5 stars now if its price was lower than $100.Ask yourself these questions:- Why do you buy it when you can buy another camera w/ higher resolutions at the same or lower price (e.g Finepix 2600, 2650,2800...) so you can print really good 4x6 pictures & sometimes 8x10? Of course you can use your picture for web pages...- Who need the outdated floppy disk now? I guess the floppy drive won't be available computers in the future. It just makes the camera so bulky. Of course its low capacity can be used only for low resolution pictures. If you can spend that much money for a camera, I guess $40-50 for memory is not that expensive.Last month my brother bought this camera & I bought Finepix 2800 at the same price. He is so disappointed w/ his when seeing what I can do w/ mine. He is now using his old 1.3MP camera rather than use this MVC-FD75. If you just look at 5-star ratings & buy this, you will by disappointed when you know you could buy a cheaper but better camera. I give it 1 star because of the expensive price just for web usage.
Sound quality was great. The assembly and overall quality of the product itself: very poor. Would not recommend or buy again. The wires frayed and became exposed without very much use of the headphones.
NEW GIVES YOU PROBLEMS IF THEY CANNOT REPAIR YOUR PRODUCT.THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT AS THEY SAY,YOU WILL ONLY GET THE DEPRECIATED VALUE OF WHAT YOU BOUGHT.GOOD LUCK IN GETTING ANYTHING REPAIRED BY NEW OR ANYONE AUTHORIZED BY NEW.BECAUSE IT IS NOT BENFICIAL TO THEM WHEN THEY CAN JUST PAY THE DEPRECIATED VALUE OF THE PRODUCT.DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR AND PICK ANOTHER COMPANY THIS WAY YOU WILL NOT LOSE ANY MONEY OR TIME.THIS COMPANY IS NOT WORTH THE HEADACHES AND AGGREVATION.
The hard-to-depress space bar defect mentioned in many previous reviews is real and still present as of Dec 2010. In general this feels like a manufacturing defect: not only is the space bar hard to depress and very loud when you manage to get it depressed, but my keyboard is so poorly made that the space bar grabs the "v" key on the way down roughly 10% of the time (after they are stuck together you have to manually free them before proceeding)! I took formal typing lessons growing up and I've been touch typing for over 20 years at over 80 words per minute -- I have large hands too, that isn't the problem.I'm going to try it to see if the key softens at all, but if not I'm returning it ASAP. I recommend only buying this at a store where you can check it out.
I first received this radio and when I plugged it in the spark bar, the FM radio came on automatically and it was very loud that I had to turn it off and read the manual. Once I read the manual the manual told me to press the volume button on the upper left hand corner, so I pressed it and used the tuning knob to turn it down. The AM band and Shortwave Bands were all dead even the long wave band was dead. When I took it in the other room, I had to press the reset button, then when I reseted it it took like 30 seconds, then finally the AM and Shortwave bands came on, LW reception was great, and AM reception was excellent. The shortwave bands were well performing, then 2 hours later it went out again, no signal, no nothing, then I pressed the reset button and all it did was reset the clock and FM came on real loud again. Then it came back to normal after scanning. The when I was listening to a local AM talk station, it went out again and it never came back to life. So Right now it's going back to Amazon.com to get a replacement. It came with good accessories, but the radio I got was defective, and I had to tell the technician about the radio to address the problem. I wish that the radio when it gets reseted that the FM band does not come on full blast.UPDATE 1 : I have already sent the radio back to Amazon due to it being defective, and I am going to get another one from somewhere else because of the poor return policy I have experienced. If I am going to order from Amazon I am going to make sure I am going to keep it this time forever.UPDATE 2 : I have ordered from another place, and the this radio I have now works much better and is working normally.
The quality, size and convenience of all the storage compartments met my expectations. However, the nylon straps that hold the shoulder straps unraveled and almost disintegrated before I managed to hold them together with Duct tape.Pretty strange how quickly they unraveled.
This drum was not packaged very well. I'm not sure if that was the issue, but I could not use the drum. Had to go out and buy another one!!!
I bought the card for my dslr, that is the only device i used it with. After abour 8 months of use, it just stop working. There was no repairing it. I was thrilled with the card up to that point. I placed and RMA but i will buy an alternative.
Our experience with the Hawking Wireless G dish adapter has not been totally a good one.It has not completely solved the problem of bringing in the signal we want. It works sometimes, but not allthe time.
When you first put it on, the thing is great, but like every other soft silicon case in existence, it will lead to the inevitable aesthetic destruction of the iPod's shiny casing. The thing is, because it fits so tightly on the iPod, dust that gets in (and dust DOES get in) can never get out, and so everytime you touch it, you're actually just scratching that dust into the face of the iPod over and over again. The result? Well, with my poor U2 edition, it was monsterous. When I decided to take the soft case off for an upgrade to a nicer one, I discovered that the ENTIRE iPod was scratched to the point where it had completely lost it's shiny finish.Never ever ever get a skin-tight soft case for your iPod if you value it's shine and screen readability.
I bought this a few years ago and was never impressed with it. The touch screen controls coupled with the RF receiver have a huge delay. Using this remote to channel surf is a waste of time. I occasionally use it to control the music in the house and the RF receiver has pretty good range. Overall though it's garbage.
Had this cable for a month. Suddenly my projector can't find hdmi signal. Of course I blame the dvd player. 3 dvd players later, still no signal. So I purchase another projector. Still no signal. Turns out when you bend the cable just right, the signal comes back. So it was a bad cable after all. The other reviewers are right, even in a bad cable, it's outstanding signal or nothing. I've purchase monster cable at their outrageously high prices and wanted to try something else. Guess I learned my lesson. Now 3 months later, I seriously doubt that the seller is going to exchange the cable for me. Monster has a lifetime, not that you would use it as I've had their cable for over 15 years. Now I know why I pay so much.Update the seller says I have to contact the manufacturer for warranty repair. DON'T BUY!
I'm on a mac, so that might be the problem but this never worked for me. I guess that's what happens when you buy things on the cheap!
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 purchased this item in order to modem hotsync my Handspring visor. It has NEVER worked. It locks up during the sync process at User name. I tried to contact the company who, per there web site only offer email support for the product.I finally had to call corporate headquarters to demand a replacement. To their credit, they did send me another modem. To their discredit, it had the same remarkable low quality and inherent inability to perform as the first. Fortunately they were consistant in quality. Unfortunately, the quality was extremely low.I guess that the modem, like the army commercial was &quot;being all it could be&quot;, however, like some soldiers, all they could be is simply not enough for the task at hand.
The first time I tried to use this, it snapped in half just like those of the other reviewers. I was using a Canon 430 EX. I will try to get help from Canon but it seems like a really bad design.
Where do I begin?I have been a loyal HP user since beginning of time. I had a 1120C which is still working rear feed(the roller failed of course, but it's 6 years old. When I upgraded to CP1700 I had high expectation, but to my disappointment, the nightmare begins!First I was sold on the fact that it's 4 seperate cartridge, hence lower printing prices. But I notice each colour runs out as quick as the tri-colour single cartridge. SO all of a sudden I am paying 4 times for cartridge of what I use to pay. (plus spares!)Then the photo quality is actually worstthen the 1120 printer! In the normal mode, all these white line will appear, so you can only get a decent photo print on best mode, which is stupid!And the colour accurency is also worst then beforeAnd don't get me started on the HP technical support! NO ONE, I mean NO ONE from the technical support can offer any technical support, since HP has out-sourced their support to 3rd world country. Every question you ask, they put you on on hold for 15mins, then get back to you with a case number, and then tell you to bring it to the service centre. And if it's after the warranty period, they won't answer any question, unless you pay $33 for the technical support, but even then, they still can't answer the questionAnd I started to have problems with the printer after 1 year, and now almost 2.5 years later, the "foot-clutch" (roller) needs to be replaced and was told that HP don't even make that spare parts anymore. SO HP just expects their customer to buy a new machine everytime there is a problem with the machineThe only thing it has going for it is the speed is ok. HP is just not worth supporting anymore!
This printer is great - cheap, fast, small and produces great text. The toner cartridges are pricey, but fine.However, mine is jaming all the time. It feeds two or three pages together alot. Sometimes, it is jaming every page! Very frustrating. Some paper brands seem to work better, but I am not sure which. I use 20lb paper, maybe 24 works better, I don't know. It drives me nuts! Sometimes I have to put in one page at a time just to keep it from jaming. Sure, it is pretty easy to clear a jam, but if I dread printing a 15 page document because it is going to jam like to times. One thing that helps is to keep the paper guides snug to the paper - cuts down own the jams, but they still happen alot. Maybe sticking with laser printer paper helps, but copier paper and multipurpose jam ALOT.If not for the Jams, I would give this printer a four star rating (five if the toner was cheaper).Anyone have any advice?
I have a sony Video camera. To get the video off of the camera I bought this firewore cable. It bent the pins on the connector on the video camera. I had to buy another VC to put the DV tapes in to get the video into my computer. I bought a different cable for that camera.
I gave this clock as a present to my wife because of the claim that it has nature sounds. Well, those sounds are very weak and are on a very short repetitive loop. Disappointing. But more fundamentally, you should not buy this clock because the controls are amazingly non-intuitive. A textbook example of poor human interface.I do not want to set the alarm for the same time each day (or week day or weekend day). I only occasionally need to set the alarm. Each occasion for setting the alarm (or even turning off the alarm function) is a puzzle involving reading the instructions (very poorly written) and experimenting. I enjoy puzzles and problem solving - just not with small appliances.Many reviewers of this clock have also pointed out that the manufacturer claim of "three alarms" is highly deceptive. I also believe that is true.The sound quality is commensurate with what you may expect to receive from a $30 - $40 clock radio. OK, but hardly what you can get from other devices.My advice: Keep looking.
Worked once then just plays in one speaker. At least it was cheap.
Don't waste your time - get one a little less cheap. There is a reason that S&H; is more than product price (and way more than is reasonable: 2oz @1st class is $0.79).This is the same exact product as "Sunpak 620-786 Mini-Spider Tripod"They don't support my tiny Lumix FX33 and are more elastic than "poseable".
I've owned my Logitech G7 for 3 months now, bought it new at a Fry's Electronics store. At first everything was great, I never experienced any dropoff in signal to the receiver or anything like that. My first problem with the mouse started about 1 month after owning it, I began noticing that the 2 rechargable batteries that came with it were already losing strength.. and they weren't holding quite as big a charge as they did when I first got it. No big deal I thought.. it still beats going through a box of AA's in a month.Now 3 months later.. these batteries barely hold a charge at all. I replace them at least 2 times a day, sometimes 3. And replacement batteries are nowhere to be found, or bought on Logitech's website.. I could overlook this if the mouse could take normal batteries as well, but it can't.And that isn't even my main problem with this mouse. About 1 week ago, it began exhibiting some strange behavior and it will at RANDOM count my mouse clicks, as double clicks. This is absolutely maddening... I hit back on Internet Explorer, it jumps back 2 pages, because of the double click. I hit forward once, in attempt to get back to the page I want, it double clicks again, and takes me too far. I try to move icons on my desktop, but the random double clicking opens everything I click on instead. And no, this is not a software issue.. I tested it on different computers both with, and without the logitech software. It also is not the double click speed setting.. I tried both extremities of this setting, and it still exhibited this flaw.So upon searching Logitechs website about this, I find that a multitude of people are having this problem with the G7. Come to find that even people who had their mouse replaced by logitech (replaced with another G7, that is) are still experiencing this problem after a short period of having the new one. This problem severely hinders both gaming, and work that I do on my PC.Finally I came to the conclusion that I just need to suck it up and face the fact that I flushed $100 down the toilet in buying this mouse. Steer very clear... this thing is way more trouble than its worth.
I have had this camera 2 months and taken at least a thousand pictures. 75% are blurry. My take is that to much pressure is needed to push the button thereby moving the whole camera. My first camera - one of the first digital cameras out - 1 mp fuji took better pictures.Avoid this camera at all costs !
The product shipped to me was the 08A0475 cartridge, which is the regular cartridge. You can buy this on the Lexmark website for $109. I was under the impression it was the high Yield cartridge which has a price of $154 on the Lexmark website.
i bought into the hype that these units would save money. never found out because first of all they reduce the power flow for your cable tv needs and create a poor or no picture on the tv. ended up with a service call on that one. then, with one power some of the monitored plug in the devices that get controlled do not respond to the signal to turn back on or off. a waste of time and money. better to stick with the old surge strips.
I ordered 2 of these thing and they did not work. Not sure it's even worth returning it. Not worth 1 star even.
This lock is falsely advertised. It did not have a 6 foot cable, it was missing an essential lock piece that was not even in the packaging, and the locking mechanism did not fit my notebook's lock slot. This to me is unacceptable. Worst of all, it would cost me around $12 to ship it back when the whole cost of buying was $8.48! The lock is nothing but an extremely cheap import.DO NOT BUY!DO NOT BUY!
If you can't see the difference, get your eyes checked. There is nothing you can do to make a non-HD signal look anything like HDTV; garbage in, garbage out. And no, turning your sharpness to 100 doesn't count as HDTV. A friend had his new HDTV hooked up wrong, using s-video from his HDTV reciever - was very excited at how great his new tv looked. I pointed out, that, no offense, that isn't HDTV. He was confused - we got some component cables, hooked it up right, and his jaw was to the floor. There is NO COMPARISON.*If you can't see the difference, see an eye doctor - you may be nearsighted. Before eye-surgery, tv was fuzzy without glasses on.*If you had to settle on ED over HD, telling yourself its "just as good as HDTV" is about as reasonable buying a Prius and saying its as fast as any sports car on the road; you bought it to Save Money. Be happy with your purchase but don't embrace ignorance on technology. And realize, people aren't coming by your house for football because they'd rather watch it in HDTV, its not because you do bad BBQ.
The sound on this product is actually really good. I was impressed. Unfortunately, while the microphone "test" button records my voice, I haven't actually been able to get the microphone to work in any other application.
It's a PC after all. Anyway, a bit on the slow side, but used it from time to time to do things that were not supported via Mac.Worked pretty OK. Until today. The Ethernet connection no longer works... no matter what I plug into it, it does not recognize anything as being plugged in.Probably used it all of 80 hours, maybe... Pretty cr***y, if you ask me.(Personally never had anything so significant fail on any of my Macs.)
I purchased this as 2nd cable to keep at my office. Computer links fine with OEM cable, but won't work with this non-OEM cable. Seems to charge OK though.
I received this frame for Christmas. I was pleased with the ease of use in downloading photos to the frame, the picture quality was amazing as well-for the 1st 2 days! The images began to get brighter and brighter on my frame, each passing day. I made sure to only leave the frame on during the day and turned the frame off when retiring to bed. By the 4th day of having the frame the frame showed NO IMAGES, only a totally white screen. After troubleshooting the frame for quite a while I contacted Kodak who informed me that I would have to pay for shipping and also pay for the frame to be repaired since I did not have a receipt. I explained I received this as a Christmas gift but they did not care-explaining this is their policy. So basically they make a bad product and I have to pay for the repairs? I don't think so! Take my advice, buy another frame-this one has a great picture, unfortunately it doesn't last long! If you are buying this gift for someone beware. Do your friends, family, and yourself a favor-don't buy the frame and save yourself and others a lot of headache!
Received one as a gift. CD sounds great. MP3 input sounds great..FM reception is terrible. You want it for the radio? --think twice.I tried several amplified antennas, wire. Maybe a roof mountedantenna with coax cable is necessary?Cheap fm stereo boom-box gets MUCH better reception.I had to send it back once as it just "died". Replacmentwas 200.00.
4-5 months after installing it, it started to leak quietly, but substantially. I noticed that leaking sound after about 2 weeks, when I suspect it started. So, it leaked enough water to double the price for it. That alone should bring them a lawsuit! I don't want to even go over its other features, as this is so serious, that you just can't trust it. Stay away from this unreliable product. I will try to go to home depot to claim my warranty, if it does not work, write to Vigoro. The one I have is a green model with 4 yellow dials on it, where you have to specify the interval and watering duration on each valve.
Monster makes good gear. It's pricey until it breaks and you get it replaced for free. We use Monster for all our needs. Unfortunately, I bought this cable thinking it would be a good match for my Gallien Krueger bass cabs and their bi-amp feature. I was wrong. This cable is 2 conductor only and they don't mention that anywhere, not even on Monster's website. SO, DON'T BUY THIS CABLE IF YOU NEED A 4 CONDUCTOR TO BI-AMP. Monster should make this clear. Furthermore, my emails to Monster customer service seeking answers have gone unaswered. What a disappointment. What a waste of time. I guess if you offer a great warranty you don't have to deal with the customers, just give'em a cable and send them on their way.
I am both amused and dismayed by the extremely enthusiastic reviews of this product. The statements such as "best headphones for under X dollars" where X is often 75 and 100 dollars. Those words were of course, said by people who haven't used a set of good $100 headphones.HD201s have one big con, and that is comfort. Sennheiser skimped on the design of cushion pads. They're really thin. As a result your ears will touch the drivers' housing, which is made of hard plastic. After wearing these headphones for more than one hour, my ears start hurting very badly. The design is borderline garbage. I don't care if these headphones sound as good as $70 or $100 headphones (and for the record, they don't. I own a part of HD555s too). Given the terrible comfort, they can't be worth more than $20. You get what you pay for and that's that. If you're going to wear headphones for a long period of time, does the price difference of $20 between these and say Koss UR-40 or Koss PortaPros really matter? I'd rather wear more expensive headphones and not feel the excruciating pain in my ears.Next issue is the cable, which is flimsiest of the long headphone cables I have seen in my life. The 10ft long cable gets always on the way. It's specially annoying if you use it with a PC or anywhere where your source is close. The cable will be on your laps, on the floor, it will be stepped on. It will be all over the place. Next, the quality of the wire deserves a lot to be desired. It's really thin, and there is little shielding. This means that a lot of power is lost due to wire's length, and the wire is susceptible to electromagnetic interference. If you use a flimsy cable, you're much better with a 4 ft cable and with a 10ft cable.Finally, given the price of only $20, these headphones are surprisingly hard to drive. A lot of portable devices and some computers need to have their volume level to be set at 90% or higher. Perhaps, the super-long wire has to do with these. But anyways, all I can say is "blah".. Spend around $20 more on better headphones.
I purchased this camera in December 2005 to replace my 7 year old Sony Digital 8 camcorder. Unfortunately, everything except size is inferior in the Panasonic compared to the "ancient" Sony. The color is not nearly as sharp, the low light capabilities are laughable and the battery lasts half as long. The sound quality was adequate if not watching playback on the camera itself. The camera's highest volume setting is too low to use if you want to listen while loading video into your computer's editing program.The Panasonic does have a relatively convenient manual exposure feature many other miniDV camcorders lack. This allows better light control when shooting in auditoriums with spotlights. It uses a toggle to control the exposure and, while it is not as easy as the external thumb wheel on the Sony, it is adequate. Unfortunately, it functions so poorly in low light it wouldn't provide adequate color in an auditorium.I thought the image stabilization would be a great feature but my video is much shakier with the Panasonic than my old Sony. Maybe it's because the camera is so small it's hard to keep as stable as the larger Sony.Video editing on a PC is equally easy on the Sony and Panasonic but the Panasonic's poor user manual would make it very difficult for a novice to figure out and your picture quality will be much better with Sony's Digital 8.If you don't HAVE to record in miniDV format or have a built in 3 megapixel still camera, I'd recommend buying an inexpensive Sony Digital8 for about a third of the price of the GS250.If you do have to have a miniDV camera and you won't be shooting in bright sunlight, try another brand.This upper end 3CCD camcorder will now have a home on a closet shelf where it will stay unless I need a very small camera to chase action in a cross country race or similar event on a sunny day. Otherwise, I'll use the old Sony so I can share the video I shoot without being embarrassed about the picture quality.
1. Product does not work with any firewall.2. Windoes XP crashed.3. Only 802.11b4. No streaming audio at all.This product is not ready for prime time.I am returning it today!
First of all, this product does not look like what's in the picture. It's bulkier.Secondly, it's junk and not working at all. It's making a loud noise and not connecting well as adapter. Waste of money!!
This hub has worked fine but doesn't supply enough charging power. For a powered USB hub today I'm looking for 2000 ma / 10 watts so you can connect an iPad and charge with the display on. This hub doesn't supply enough power so charging is either longer or impossible depending on what you connect.
I really wanted to like these earbuds. Really. On the positive side they are comfortable to wear and are well made. The problem is that the sound they produce is sub-par for what they cost. In fact, I was shocked at thin quality of the sound that they produced as well as the lack of bass response. The sound is clear but certainly not worth the price. I had a pair of Sonys that I wanted to replace for comfort and improved sound reasons. Unfortunately, though the Shures were far more comfortable the sound, particularly the bass, was very disappointing. And, yes, I did try several combinations of earpieces to get a good seal in my ear canal. I returned these and will keep looking for other contenders.
The drive suddenly appears to be "write-protected". Every attempt to add, remove, or modify a file gives a write-protect error. I can find no write-protect switch anywhere on the device.I went to the Dane-Elec website, to the Support FAQ section. The FAQ link for this series of devices leads to a missing page. Nice.
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.
My Yashica camera didn't work right from the get-go. My pictures came out blurry and dark no matter what speed film I used or what conditions my subjects were in. So, I sent the camera back to the company for repair. FOUR MONTHS later, they returned it to me with a list of all the things they &quot;adjusted.&quot; But all the pictures I took were STILL dark and blurry, which means they either did nothing for four months, or they &quot;adjusted&quot; a few token things but didn't test it out to see if it was working right yet.Either way, that's pretty cruddy behavior.So, I sent the camera back AGAIN (with sample photos). This time, they didn't get back to me, despite the fact I sent TWO letters inquiring about the status of the camera. Finally, I called them and they said they had never received it.Okay, so, good thing I sent it insured mail, right? But why didn't they answer my letters? Why didn't they repair it the first time around?So, my review is: you can't trust the quality of this camera and you certainly can't trust the company to do anything for you if your camera is defective. Buy somewhere else!
I've been using these headphones for 2 years, I'm on my second pair. The build quality is unacceptable at this price point. the thin plastic can easily break, the housing for the padding rips. They're not particularly comfortable either.You can do much better for the money.another note - these are great at sound isolation once you put pretty much any music on. The "quiet comfort" versions are pointless.Really though, steer clear of bose in this department. it's an over rated and overpriced product.
some older DVD players will NOT record on this product - something must be different in the true 4x and this "fake" 4x
I wish I could put down lower than 1 star this is a rip off you can not set crap with it all I could do is set the time and That is it. I can not set the channel for my weathe station no matter what so what a rip of I feel that my money was stolen on this,
it is a scandal to put out a product which is so complicated to install -even with an expert whom I had asked to help - that the company forces you to call the hot line for a minimum of $ 75 per first hour so that the product costs you at least $ 175, if not more.
The battery life does not even come close to the advertised listing. Save your money and wait until Sony does a better job. I am a big fan of all things Sony and this is my first big disappointment.Mark
This was an excellent product until the shoddy string that connects to the elastic band broke. I've tried reconnecting them, but it keeps coming loose. Too bad.
Oh! for the days when one could buy a GOOD VCR.Transport (tape motion mechanism) is lousy, lacks features. The "Scan and Play" concept is consumately stupid. Very frustrating to use.But if you have hundreds of VHS tapes and all your good VCRs finally died of old age, it's better than nothing.A little bit.
The item did not work at all. Will take more time and packaging than makes it worth to return the item. Got one star due to timely shipping.
...That said it does work - except in my office! And I don't work in a protected building - I have to go up to the roof to get a connection. I have tried it over the last week while travelling in Houston, Phoenix, LA and Las Vegas. Worked fine on the road which is the main reason I got it. The email connection is painfully slow - it reminds me of computers from the 80's and the bitty modems. Painfully slow. Attachment downloads are just not worth the wait and many times just failed. Better to embed the document as text in the email. Wireless email is what makes this usefull for me so for that one reason it was worth the expense.
I bought one of these modules for my dell 700m. Installed it easily but once every few days my system crashes or I get a blue screen. I contacted kingston and they said that this module hasn't been tested on dell machines and is configured to work on generic computers only! I wouldn't recommend this memory for dell 700m users.
I hear of Intel quite a bit nowadays. I expected their products to perform reasonably well... This flimsy hunk of plastic refused to comply with everything I tried to have it do. It would take one snapshot, then freeze. Then, once I got the program to become unstuck, my computer would crash, rendering everything on my computer dead. Then, after a few rounds of this, I decide to remove the software. Bad idea. It took over a half-hour of battle with this monstrosity to pry its deathgrip off my system. The closest I could get to determining the cause of this debacle is that, on the back of the box, it says that it's optimized for Pentiums. I have an AMD Athlon. ? Any help would've worked, but the forum for video and conferencing on intel.com was deactivated in April. Probably because people got fed up w/ a $140.00 P.O.S. and quit dealing with it. Good doorstop maybe, good camera, I don't think so. :(
These are cheap....very cheap...you'd do better spending a few more bucks...it's what I'm gonna have to do. It's precarious and easy to tip over..I don't want to risk my flip video cam on this.
After spending many hours on the phone with technicians, trying the on-line help and getting replacements sent (shipping at my expense) and then repeating the same procedure, I have not been able to get this product to work. Don't waste your time and money buying!I was able to configure the system with ease (many times!). I was able to connect wirelessly to the WGX102. I was able to see the WGX102 via another wired connection via my router, but could never see the router going through the WGX102. My power cicuit is new and fine - I was able to get good wire connectivity using two XE102s (while I had both the replacement and original). The technicians never tried to address the symptoms, just repeatedly went through variations on the reset procedure - a real nightmare! I now am left with a white elephant - too late to return after going through all this.
this is the worst experience that i have ever had with any piece of electronic equipment. Samsung is incompetent and doesn't care about service either. this player won't play a BUNCH of the new DVD's and the LAST time i went through this i had to spend HOURS TRYING to download a 'firmware' fix? that finally they had to send me a fix that STILL won't play 1/2 of the new Blu Ray DVD's i buy, I HATE THIS AND FEEL RIPPED OFF, DON'T BUY THIS OR FROM SAMSUNG, SAVE YOURSELF THE AGGREVATION.
I received my SC-HT425d for christmas, and have only been able to use it once. The optical digital audio input on the receiver (from the DVD player) malfunctioned. I dropped off my receiver at an authorized Panasonic repair center on January 12. They still have it. It turns out that the part that needs to be replaced is not available until MAY! In fact, the Panasonic rep told the repair technician that not many people use the digital audio connection, and there may be MANY defective units out there.There is a fibre-optic connector cable included in the box, try it out and see if your product is defective!
This cable IS NOT compatible with the iPod Nano 5th Generation.Shame on Amazon for not disclosing this fact anywhere in the product description. I will be much more wary about future Amazon purchases.
This product did not work. If you are ordering one, make sure that you have the correct one. It cost to much to send it back so I'm stuck with it. Check twice order once.
It worked flawlessly for about 6 months, but now it just keeps ejecting the DVD's over and over. At first it was just once in awhile, now it's all the time. Too bad. I really liked it, but now it is just a cup holder!
It is not supported on Windows 7 or Vista 64-bit.You can transfer via the headset output to the computer's microphone input, but not via the USB.Very disappointing.
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......
This can't be any more worse, but I have not received the memory card even after 10 days of ordering. It was supposed to be with me in 2 days. Highly dissappointing service.Update: It's 30th January today..still waiting to receive the product..
did not worked even for a minute. would like to return it.how can u sell used, non working items i am an amason customer for years and never been so disappointed
this was a bummer. the CD player skipped right out of the box. I took it in for service and learned that Yamaha does not authorize online sales and the warranty would not be honored.
At the moment I cannot get this product to work...bought it for my sis computer while visiting...and tried to install it only 1 day before I left (2 days ago)...so was unable to do a proper troubleshoot to see if it was indeed the item at fault.Will do an update .
I bought several of these to copy data to some of our clients. I tried installing the drivers from the CD first, then hooked up the drive. Nothing. Just a message from Windows that it does not recognize the device. I don't have the time to mess with searching for drivers for what is supposed to be a plug and play device. I will never buy Maxtor again.
Okay, first I have been burning Dual Layer Verbatims for years now with only a hand-full of coasters. The last batch I orderd were COMPLETELY defective, It isn't my drive either because my other verbatims work just fine in burning!! EVERY SINGLE ONE EXCEPT FOR 3 DISCS WERE DEFECTIVE! Very upset about the waste of money, I hope I can talk to amazon about the issue. I hope it was just that batch, because wow what happened?
I recently purchased this glue stick and soon discovered that this glue couldn't even stick paper together!!! Waste of money, time, & energy!!!!
I was anticipating the use of wireless headphones with my ipod and looked forward to the new technology, howver, after several frustrating hours I determined that the naviPlay system was flawed in that there was something not connected internally as a rattle was heard from the interioir. The item was returned.I did enjoy the experience of purchasing from Amazon.com from beginning to end and will use their service again.
THIS UNIT IS JUNK. THIS WAS GIVEN TO ME TO REPLACE THE UNIT THAT I PURCHASED THAT ALSO BROKE!!!!!!!!! IT HAS BEEN A TWO YEAR NIGHTMARE DEALING WITH PHILIPS AS THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTHING BUT PROMISES AND LIES. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT PURCHASE ANY PHILIPS PRODUCTS AS THEY DO NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TWO YEARS AND 367 DOLLARS AND I HAVE ZERO TO SHOW FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! WARNING STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE THE ONLY REASON THEY GOT 1 STAR IS BECAUSE I COULD NOT GIVE THEM ZERO!!!!!!!
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.
Adapter did not completely pug into unit and wound become disconnected if device move in anyway. Therefore adapter is useless if walking or running. Can not recommend adapter. I did receive adapter promptly.
Wow! I wish these reviews existed when I bought mine! Same problems: It was always slow; It stopped reading discs after 10 months (under warranty had it fixed at a local shop within a week); Now it will not eject, and of coarse it is out of warranty!
I received this product yesterday in perfect condition. I plugged it into the USB port on my laptop and it worked fine. It is VERY loud but that's not a particular problem. The problem came when someone at the office asked about it. I unplugged it and handed it over for inspection. After about 10 seconds, I plugged it back in. Once plugged in again, there was a very significant amount of static. I checked all the plugs and used a diffent pair of headphones. Same problem. Unplugged and replugged everything. No change. So for the price you get to plug it in one time and thats it.
I bought a Linksys 10mbs hub years ago and worked perfectly till I got a lightning strike. I've since tried the Linksys 10/100mbs hubs and routers and spent DAYS trying to get them to work. I've tried 3COM cards, SMC cards, cabling, upgraded all of my OS's and brought down the network speed to 10mbs. Nothing can get the things reliable. They look nice but don't work.
Returned this with the option that Amazon screwed up the order because the web site discription was misleading and 8 days later they sent me an email stating that all charges would be credited to my credit card. I'll give Amazon 5 stars for customer satisfaction , but the product only gets 1.
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.
Unfortunately I've had to revise my opinion of the Zaurus way, way down as I started to learn its quirks more.The software is pathetic. It looks like the PIM and Sync software were hacked together by a bunch of college students over a weekend. They really did not have to do much... all that they had to do was copy feature-for-feature the Palms which have been around for close to a decade now.Backlighting is uneven. There is a dark area on the screen in the top right hand corner. Compare this to a screen from either the Palm Tungsten or any PocketPC and you will see what is missing.The battery indicator is useless; and so is the battery. It lasts about an hour with the backlight. And spare batteries cost a fortune.The fonts are poor. A lot of the screen is taken up by assorted 3-D buttons and scroll bars. The end result is that the effective resolution is more or less the same as a Palm 160x160 screen.The image viewer cannot open large files.Handwriting recognition is poor... on a PocketPC it recognizes all of my cursive handwriting without an issue. And Graffiti has worked for me since it first came out.Sharp better get its act together pretty darn soon. Does not look like they are going to sell much unless they _way_ improve the GUI and reduce the price point to a more affordable level.
Bought two of these in August 2009, one is still sluggin along but the other died without any indications of problems. Its dead to the world and nothing will bring it back. Now I'm worried about the other one.
I have Fios and I did exactly what the instructions indicated - this device did not enhance the wireless strenght at all. Called Hawking Tech support. Was advised to change the signal to the my wireless Actiontec router. Got Verizon on the phone and their Tech person changed to recommended signal channel 11, then 1, then 6. 6 gave me a "fair" signal strenght. I removed this booster and replaced it with pre-existing antenna and recieved the same "fair" signal strenght. That signal test was 40 feet from the the router. Since $70 is a bit pricey for a paper weight, I promptly returned it to Amazon.
...I bought this card thinking I could install it in my FujiFilm FinePix S2Pro and have no problems, but I got errors that could not be cleared by in-camera or Windows formatting of the media.I have never had a problem with CompactFlash before, and of the half dozen manufacturers I have, including Lexar, Sandisk, Nikon-branded, Fuji-branded and some Brand-x I picked up at Frys, all of them work in my S2Pro, whereas only one of the SimpleTech cards will.Better safe than sorry!
I have bought smaller (250gb) LaCie drives for years..., used another 10 120GB for use in a lab at work, and used the 2.5" portable for archiving photos and docs to take to and from work. I've always been a fan of the LaCie drives, until now...I bought a 1TB drive about 6 months ago, and it died over the weekend. What will the cost be to have a reliable data recovery company take a crack at retrieving the data? $800-$4400!! More if they get a full recovery, less if they only recover some files.I think the biggest problem with the drive is the RAID 0 design, which means if one drive dies, you lose all. Maybe this should have been obvious to me as a weak point in the system, however the marketing materials don't explain these details... it's a black box system that doesn't reveal the internal config.I am still dealing with support now, so I don't have the resolution to report yet, but I haven't been impressed so far with my 45 minute wait time to speak to tech support, or a guy who continually yawned at me like I was boring him to death with my sad story of losing about 2 months of work that I'm in a panic about. This guy must have yawned 6-7 times in the 10 minutes we spoke. Comon dude... drink some coffee, or stop pulling all nighters with your LAN party buddies.If it turns out the power supply is the culprit, which is one thing he said COULD be the problem, I'll be much happier, having had some annoyances for a few days, but recovering the thousands of $$ of time of work on the drive.Would I recommend this drive? Not any more... Not at the price and reviews I'm seeing from others... I'd go with 2 1TB drives now, striped RAID 1. It's a little more of an investment, but safer, and also time is valuable!Another product I'm really interested in looking at is the new DROBO product. It's $500 for the device alone, and add 4 1TB dives, and it would cost about $1600 total, but it would give you 1.5TB of redundant and fast storage. The Drobo system allows you to scale the drives up as drives get larger and cheaper, so you don't have to start with the top end drives if you don't like... I have 2 320GB drives I can throw in to start, and then add more drives as the need grows.Sorry for the ramble... just killing time while I try to figure out what I'm going to do to recover that lost data.
I bought this camera to take to a concert. Yes, it's small and lightweight, but the pictures were dark and blurry. I also didn't like the software that came with it so I transferred the pictures into my Olympus Master software. I had to do some major doctoring of the pictures to make them acceptable. I was also unimpressed with the zoom capability. My cheap film camera took better photos. I am thinking of returning this to the store and getting another Olympus.
I bought this mouse as part of a package, thinking it had auxiliary buttons, which I use for browser navigation with my logitech mouse, but it didn't. I decided to live with the mouse and use gestures to make up for the lack of extra buttons.The mouse itself, while basic, has nice button action. The wheel, however, is imprecise and feels like it's scraping, and its middle button function is so light that scrolling often trips its button action. It's so pronounced, one wonders if MS actually test-drove this thing.The mouse's biggest setback by far, though, was its horrendous sliding action, caused by the weight of the batteries and by touch pads that aren't slippery enough. Even siliconing my work desk didn't help this mouse glide smoothly. It was hard to do precise work, and my hand began fatiguing badly.Then I got the bright idea of using talcum powder on the desktop. I took a small amount and rubbed it in so there was no excess floating around, and instantly the mouse began gliding beautifully. It gave the unit an entirely new character of ease and precision. Since the mouse is optical, there are no worries that the talc will foul its action.Unless you get a deal, you may be able to do better than this mouse for the money. But if you already have it, or if you like it except for its gliding action, try a little talc and see if it makes the difference.One last note. If you're adding this mouse to a laptop with a touchpad, make sure you have the touchpad settings the way you want them before you add the mouse, because once MS's intellipoint software is installed you may not see those settings again.UPDATE: I have two of these mice, because I really like the keyboard that came with them for this price range. After half a year, and one year, both now have broken. It just is a bad mouse, period.I see that Az now allows changing the star rating. I'm moving it down to that lonely number, one.
I bought this to secure my mac while I was at my studio desk. It did not fit into my computer as the two prongs and the lock piece were not aligned. This is not a well made product. Avoid it if you can and you won't get charged for the shipping, regardless of the poor quality of craftsmanship.
This card does not do Hi-Speed USB. It is limited to 12Mbits/sec (like USB 1.0). This makes the card pretty much useless.
I am the lead installer for a company that installs RealHomeTheaters, so hopefully my experience can be of some help.This projector has a native 800x600 SVGA resolution, so because it is a 4:3 format you will only have 480 lines of resolution in 16:9 (widescreen) mode. Also is has no zoom so the largest screen you can hope for is a 73" diagonal in a 15' deep room.Unless you are looking for a super inexpensive projector for the kids to play video games on. Save up and consider a Mitsubishi HC1500.Hope this helps get your RealHomeTheaters off the ground!
I filed an Image error with Amazon notifying them that the Image shows two Batteries, but there is only one.In their wisdom they determined there was nothing wrong with the Image, so this is just an alert for anyone looking at ordering this product.
Had this thing for 3 months, doesnt cool my computer. To small fans right in the middle, not enough air to do anything. Garbage.
I initially bought 2 of these one for my home and one for my parents home. One of the units did not work right off the bat so I had to return it to compusa... Then everything worked great until a couple months later. First, the one at my parents broke (no power at all) so I called tech support and replaced it. Until the new router came I gave my parents mine to use for a while. The replacement came and all was good for a while. Then my router broke this time the ports were unusable. I called tech support again and arranged for a replacemet. I sent mine out to them and they seem to of lost it!!!!!!!! They took my info and said they would get back to me... No router yet!!!!!!!!!!!!! On top of that the range sucks.. way less than a hundred feet!!! I knew I was in trouble when the product didn't work right out of the package and then one broke a couple months later!!!! What makes things worse is that out of my suggesttion my brother and sister each bought one of these!!!!! No problems yet for them... I hope nothing goes wrong. If I were to do it all over... I wouldn't buy this item.. not worth the hassle!!
I ordered a Tiffen 86CUVP 86C mm UV filter which was recommended for my Nikon 500mm lens. I buy protective filters for all my lenses and am a professional cameraman. I have never seen a filter come in a plastic after market zip bag. Before putting the filter on the lens, I held it in the light and low and behold this lens is used not new. I would give this seller a 0 Stars if I could. The filter had smudges as if the person had rubbed to clean it without using lens cleaner and there were hairline scratches... probably from the way they cleaned the filter. NO Tiffen filter comes without a hard case. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM DR. BUYS!!!!!!!
Seriously, it's NOT plug and play compatible! How hard is it to make a cable that works correctly? When I swapped out my perfectly good cable that was just too short, Windows failed to recognize my monitor as a DELL monitor. Instead, it shows "Generic Non-PnP Monitor" and reset my monitor settings and put the DELL monitor in a "safe" mode resolution.But that's not all. My monitor now fails to recognize when the computer wants to put it into sleep mode. Instead, the monitor stays on and thinks that I have unplugged the cable.Piece of junk. Don't waste your money. I'm going to toss it as it's not worth the hassle of returning.Can anyone recommend a 12' to 15' VGA cable that works?
I had a factory-installed GPS in my car, which I crashed, and liked it much better than this Garmin. My brother also has this same one and has the same problem. It takes FOREVER to connect with the satellite. I am not very happy with it and wish I had my car back that had it factory-installed. I do realize that it was more expensive that way, but now I only use the Garmin when I really have to. Also, my son has it in Honolulu, HI and their Garmin does not get satellite coverage there at all, so they can't even use it. That is very disappointing for him too.
This card will not work with WinME. On setup, it won't find the drivers. Downloading drivers from linksys SHOULD have solved the problem, but did not as it would not configure. The TCP/IP Adapter will not permit configuring with WinME.Overall: LOUSY !!!!
After many many hours, I'm now onto my second machine.I puschased the quad version about two weeks ago and immediatly had intermitent boot problems. the system would hang up at the blue HP bios screen. the problem got worse, to the point where it wouldnt boot at all.After spending more than an hour on the phone with HP, I was told to pack it up and ship it back to HP. Instead, I decided to just return it to Frys and get a new one.I got the new one home and plugged it in (to a UPS). After speandng hours eliminating the crapware and installing my software, the same problem again. The PC just hangs at the blue HP screen.Im going to return it and forget about HP for a while.
The item was purchased for my husband's iPod nano, but we ended up using it for my older model iPod mini instead. It was extremely difficult to connect the iPod nano to the transmiitter properly. 5 stars for the mini, 1 star for the nano.
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.
Bot this cable and paid too much at Walmart $20. Would never have known that there is a difference in cables until we did a cable swap. We moved recently and while putting the computer back together, inadvertently replaced the Belkin with a "Manhatten" brand cable. I know, I've never heard of them either?Anyway, turned on the computer (desktop PC) and WHOA! what is this? A flood of color, better clarity, and blacker blacks. Couldn't believe my lying eyes so we swapped back again - it's true folks this Belkin is not worth it at any price.
I purchased 2 Sony ICD-ST25VTP packages, which includes Scansoft NaturallySpeaking version 7.The first 4 computers I tried to install the software on crashed at the same point during the install process. Scansoft was completely unwilling to help without a prepaid fee. Sony told me this was Scansoft's problem.Scansoft sales told me version 7 is no good and to buy version 8, for $150/copy to upgrade.I'm very disappointed that Sony would partner with a business that provides NO technical support without additional cost.The 4 computers were running XP Pro on 2 and Windows 2000 pro on the other 2. I found a Windows 98SE machine, and the software crashed that too, but was present after reboot (condition unknown). No matter what I tried, I could not get any reasonable voice to text translation - was returning jibberish.This past weekend I purchased this same device from a local store (Staples) and had exact same result. When I returned it, the sales person showed me a box full of returned devices and told me that other customers had some complaint I did - could not install the software. They gave me full refund.In the past I have always had very good luck with Sony products, but strongly recommend that you avoid this package.By the way - Scansoft has a service pack for version 7 at their web site, but the OEM version that is included with the Sony ICD-ST25VTP does not qualify for the upgrade, and the service pack install fails.The Sony device works very well, but the voice to text software is completely useless (at least as far as OEM version 7 is concerned).
I received this CD player as a hand-me-down from an older sibling, and, at that point, it was in seemingly perfect working order. Turns out, it was in perfect working order, but only some of the time. It skips more often than Michael Jackson gets a plastic surgery and will short out if it is too hot/cold wherever you are using it. Furthermore, I timed how long it takes to load a cd, when it was working, and it sometimes took over a minute and a half. The buttons are too sensitive and the equalizer settings are less than grand. Overall, a great paperweight, but not a good cd player.
it said used remote .butit was defected when they ship it to me , it dos not recognize by computer . and does not work ,Just cheat game hoping I do not return the remote and they keep money .it is first time I buy used electronic online and this is my experience .
I received the item in question and tried to use it with my Mac. It didn't work at all, none of the keys would work. It did work on my Dell PC.
Problems:1. Will not scan document information in light blue colors.2. Sometimes cuts off lower 1/4th of the document.3. Documents sometimes jam in the feeder and are difficult to remove/pull out. (When that happens, I sometimes have to completely shut down my computer and restart.)I do not recommend this scanner.If you need to scan just documents, buy a Xerox scanner.Our office also has a Xerox Documate 250 vertical feeder scanner that is superior to the HP Scanjet.Feeding is much easier and documents rarely jam. If they do, they are easier to pull out.One advanced feature that the HP Scanjet 7650 has is the ability to scan 35mm negatives. I used this feature and it works. The drawback is that it takes a long time. It's a lot easier just to take the negatives to a nearby photo lab (Walmart and CVS Pharmacy are near me) and have the technician transfer the negatives (which convert to pictures) onto a CD-ROM for around $7.00. (Something like 144 pictures can be put on a CD-ROM.)
Received this on time, so seller is good but the overall product is not up to markI thought to be good replacement for I-Pod or any other MP3/Video Player. But its not. Earphones supplied with it are very average, dosen't have builtin speakers, Video out cable sould seperatly so no TV out, Dosen't play DivX, XVid movies so u need to convert them before u can watch them. Its primarly a Audio product and not multimedia player.
When first purchased, it worked good. but after a few weeks, the unit would freeze up, not respond to button commands which untimately lead to getting off the couch to open the closet door and opperating directly with the cable box. Sometimes the time time frame would be 15 mins, other times it would freeze up and not work till the next morning. And, from my experience it always seemed to lock up in the late evening hrs, after 8-9pm EST. In the long run, you pay cheap, you get a cheap product. I'm now online researching a better product. Think hard on this one.
The very first day the clip broke. Service was good and Rhino shipped two new "improved" clips the very next day. Unfortunately the pocket in the back where the clip slides into is breaking down allowing the clip with the post to fall out of the holder, dropping the whole unit to the ground. Urghh, considering this is one of the most expensive holder you can buy I expected far less problems if not problem free.
I sent this product back because it doesn't work with my Ipod 8GB. They don't mention this in the sales ad.
Do not waste your hard earned money on this monitor! I purchased this monitor along with the Gateway computer a little over a year ago and now it does not work. It just went dark without any warnings. After I purchased the computer system, I noticed there was a "hot spot" by the power button, but Gateway assured me that was normal. Now, there is no picture, nothing and Gateway's response is "Sorry, it's out of warranty, you will have to purchase another one". Gateway's customer service is the worst!!. You will never reach a tech who really knows the products. They just ask you a lot of irrelevent questions instead of taking care of the problem. I too feel that Gateway knows there is a problem with this monitor but will not disclose it to its customers or even recall it possiblily for fear of losing alot of money. A monitor which costs $500.00 or more should last more than 1 year, even though the warranty is a year. DO NOT BUY THIS MONITOR, YOU WILL REGRET IT. LISTEN TO THE RECENT REVIEWS!
Received this item loose but in a typical plastic clam shell. Since it was not manufacutre sealed I have no way of knowing if this was simply re-pacakged. I used card on my H4n Zoom and it recorded sound just fine. However, I also used the card on my Canon Vixia HS10 and as well as on a Canon T2i with deterimental results. There was no indication that the card was not recording but when replaying video, somehow the recodrings came back corrupted. It seems like the card was not fast enough to capture HD footage, but this is just speculation.The footage was important, and therefore I was upset to notice it unrecoverable. Not happy with card or purchase and will most likely throw it away.Sad part is, it wasn't that much cheaper than buying from a physical store...
I have had the same experience as many of the other reviewers on this forum, pixelation and freeze-up. I have had mine for less than one year and it has now failed for the third time. Panasonic is absolutely no help and will not recognize that they have a faulty product. I will never purchase any of their products based on the service I have received
I HATE this printer! The quality is okay, but it is TOTALLY USELESS if one of the ink cartridges runs out(it has 5 color cartridges and 1 black). So if I run out of yellow...and in the mean time i need to quickly print out my son's school report that's due in the morning..ah-hmmm...in just black ink...forget it! The printer TOTALLY shuts down until you replace whatever color is out. The cartridges are expensive and SMALL. I think there is more ink left in them, but the monitor says they are empty. And ther's no way to get around it. I would NEVER buy another Epson product again, after dealing with the stupidity of this printer.
I've owned 3 of these. Every motherboard has failed. 5 total returns. Check eBay for "a135" and you will see >100 with "AS-IS" or "dead" or "bad motherboard".Motherboards are prone to overheating and southbridge chip failure, on-board capacitor failure, USB ports all go out.The laptop run BURNING hot...and kills the motherboard.
This all-in-one is not a good machine. The paper always feeds crooked, so it doesn't even work well as a fax machine. The ink is always smudged. The scanner always feeds crooked and picks up more that one page, so you can't use it as document feeder. The color match is terrible; not even close. It always thinks it is out of yellow ink, even when the cartridge is full and I have pushed all the right buttons to tell it there is a new cartridge installed. It does none of the things it is supposed to do.
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 purchased these to record my bird sightings and although the binoculars were very good the camera images were never in focus. The instructions said to be 49 feet away from the subject to use the camera, but even then the images were fuzzy. When birding the details are important, and this camera just doesn't deliver the quality needed. If the bird had a color close to its background it was difficult to just pick the bird out of the picture, let alone tell what kind it was. In addition when using the optical zoom the images were incredibly grainy. I just can't recommend this product.
This machine was great except that the color died out within 30 days. Amazon replaced it within 48 hours and the next one was defective as soon as I took it out of the box. The picture would turn black almost immediately. If you jiggled it a little the picture MIGHT come back. Back-to-back models were defective. Not impressed with Polaroid now.
I bought the player basically to listen to the radio. The sound quality for the FM radio sucks, it has lot of static in it. The static stops when you touch the antenna but comes back as soon as you leave it. I did not check out the player as soon as I got it, my warranty period with Amazon had expired. I tried to contact ilive customer service to find out if I could get a replacement but to no avail. I tried calling their customer service no. but they never pick up, left a message four times but never got a call back. Send emails but never got a reply. They have the worst customer service, it looks like the company does not exist and does not care about its customers. I would not recommend this player if you are looking for good sound quality.
I have had this item for more than a year. In that time, I have become very friendly with tech support at my ISP. "The internet's out again!"No our Linksys router has stopped working and needs to be reset again. Unplug, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in. Sometimes more than once a day.I did not try new firmware, because people report all sorts of problems flashing the unit. And then no improvement on lost connections. (If the firmware upgrade fails, you can transform an unstable router into a high-tech paperweight.)In fact, even patching Windows XP (tm) to fix this loss of router connections does not help. (Yes, Microsoft has a hotfix for this.)Extemely frustrating.DO NOT BUY THIS AT ANY PRICE. Your sanity is worth more than the savings.Do a web search on this model: you will see that thousands of people have the same problems with the BEFW11S4.I am trying the Netgear WRG 614 v.6. It cannot be worse than this Linksys router!
I was estatic when I purchased the Presto back in 2007. It worked fine for approximately 6 months and then completely stop working for days at a time. I had to continually call my 83-year old mother (who lives in another state)and walk her through the process of resetting it via instructions from the customer service people at Presto.When it completely stopped working in January 2009 and I called Customer Service to report that resetting the machine was not correcting the problem, they said they would send new power cords to see if that would correct the problem.After installing the new cords, the machine would still not power on. Another call to customer service was met with the response, "well, we don't have a repair facility here and we don't fix printers, so you will have to buy a new machine or we can sell you a refurbished one for $49.99."My mom loved the machine when it worked, but buyer beware...if your machine dies after a year, be prepared to shell out $49.99 for a refurbished machine or $150 for a new one.2/4/09 UPDATE:Kudos to Peter Radsliff, CEO of Presto, who apologized for the "shoddy" behavior I received and offered to send my mom a new machine and provide free service. That, in itself, is worthy of a rating upgrade to FOUR stars. Thank you, Mr. Radsliff.
THIS WAS ON THE SAME PAGE AS MY 5D MARK 1I AS SAYING "CUSTOMERS WHO BOUGHT THIS CAMERA BOUGHT THIS" AND SINCE I WANTED A UV FOR THE NEW CAMERA I CHECKED IT. IT WAS THE WRONG SIZE AND I WENT ON A FOUR WEEK TRIP WITHOUT PROTECTION FOR MY NEW 24-105 LENS. WHICH I LOOKED FOR ALONG THE TRIP BUT COULD NOT BE FOUND . I WAS STEAMED.
This is the worst printer I've ever owned. The copies are beautiful IF AND WHEN it actually works. False door open signals, paper jams, cartridge jams, misfeeds, and I only use it as my last resort printer. Hate it.
This Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray player is worthless if you want to watch current Blu-ray DVD's.The list of movie titles that it has problems playing is increasing every month.Samsung's website say's they are working on a fix, so I guess until then, I just wont try to watch any new released movies.
First the good points: the scanner does actually work, and doesn't cost much.The negatives, however, are many. The driver is slow, performing a length recalibration before every scan. There isn't a WIA driver available, only TWAIN, so stuff like the Windows 'scan now' context menu item just don't work. The provided 'Scan Toolbox' software is ugly, slow, and horrible to use if you're scanning more than a few documents. The front panel buttons break easily. There is no on/off switch, so when the unreliable software hangs you have to physically disconnect it from the power and then plug it back in.All in all, not a great purchase.
I bought this system about 2 yrs ago.Its sound quality is much worse than that of 20~30 dollar systems.I used to guess my sound sources (computer, mp3, etc.) had problems.When I finally got mad with its continuous hiss noise and decided to leave a comment here, I figured out everybody had the same problem, 'HISS'.DON'T EVER BUY THIS.One star is too generous for this system.
I bought 2 of these, didn't need to use them until after the return period ended. I admit I seem to have lost one of them, but the one I still have does not work. Tried it on 3 different computers. They are cheap so it may have cost more to return it than what it was worth, anyway. Maybe my other one works, but I can't find it. Will add a comment or change this review if I find the lost one.
Beware! Athena makes good speakers but the amps that come with their subwoofers are not entirely reliable. Mine recently lost over 90% power while still under warranty. Because Athena was acquired by Klipsch, they are supposedly moving their service centers. I am preparing to escalate the issue with Athena, as their contractors have so far left me without a working sub. With all of the shipping costs and the hassle, and not being able to use a sub, i regret purchasing the Athena. I recommend the Bic H-100 as a quality, inexpensive alternative that seems to have good product support. If I don't soon get my Athena fixed, i will be buying one myself. You can research more about Athena subs at avsforums.2 stars because if it works the sub is better than what you normally get for the price range (though the H-100 is much better)
This drive puts 4GB of space in a very cool, small package; but writing to it is painfully slow. For example, copying a 350MB file to the drive took a minute and 43 seconds. Thats only 3.4MB/sec. In the same test, a SanDisk Cruzer was more than twice as fast (47 seconds). So, if you want to fill this drive be prepared to wait almost 20 minutes for the copy to finish.
I bought the Freedom Universal keyboard. The installation was very difficult, I has to carefully read the directions, and call technical support. They suggesting installing every thing a second time. Then it started working ... Yeah.I week later is stop working again. I then reinstalled everything and it started working again.This week it stopped working again. I have reinstalled the drivers 5 or 6 time and it still doesn't work. $90 down the drain, and to be honest I loved the keyboard when it was working.
I have a VAIO and it was getting heated and shut off by itself. I thought this pad would do some work of atleast letting the laptop run for "any" additional time. Guess its a total flop because of the shape or so. Did not work for me at all.
1) The lowest volume setting for DVD/CD playing is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY TOO loud!! I thought it was a problem with my unit, but other reviews here tell me otherwise.2) The radio tuner doesn't tune in anything.3) There doesn't seem to be any way to get the TV/cable/VCR to output sound through the speakers.4) There doesn't seem to be any way to get the DVD sound to also come out through the TV.5) You basically have NO manual to work with! You'll laugh when you see what they enclose. They do print an 800 # for support, but you'll get a recording that tells you they cannot accept voice mails at this time and that you'll have to call back. The onscreen setup isn't any easier. You'll pretty much have to know what all their codes and options mean. Unless you're an expert on home/video (which isn't the target audience for this product), you'll have no idea what most of the configuration settings mean.On the up side, the DVD player itself is good, but certainly not good enough to get the whole thing. I'm sending it back. Thank goodness Amazon.com has a liberal return policy!
My wait has been 17 weeks and I received my monthly email today pushing out the delivery date another 30 days. ONE BIG DIFFERENCE!!!! THE ITEM IS NOW LISTED AS AVAILABLE BUT FOR MORE MONEY THAN I AGREED TO PAY BACK IN NOVEMBER. IF THIS IS AMAZON'S WAY OF MAKING ME TAKE A WALK AND GIVE CIRCUIT CITY MY $$$, IT WORKED.
I ordered these Triple.fis, and loved them, but had to return them.They sound fantastic. Crisp highs, solid mids but not too prominent, full tight bass with no boom. Very spacious and rich. So why the return?I couldn't get the darn things to fit. I don't consider myself as having small ear canals, but the exit ports of these are FAT (large diameter)! I tried all the tips, followed the directions, and studied the video on the UE website, but couldn't get them to stay sealed in my canals--they would start out okay but gradually work their way out.As soon as they lose their seal--there goes the bass. I know the reach-over-your-head-and-pull-your-ear-back thing, and that didn't work either.I have a pair of Etymotic ER-4Ss (not nearly as nice) and have had no trouble with the fit. Of course the exit ports on these are MUCH smaller in diameter (about half the size).Sad, as I loved the sound of the UEs. If you can get these to seal, and stay that way, you'll be VERY pleased.
Was so excited to get this product for my dad for Christmas, only to have him open it and find out one of the units did not work.
Contrary to the description, this is not a clock radio. Amazon's description is deceptive - you need a newer iPod model, otherwise this unit doesn't function as a clock radio. To add a further insult, seller will not refund shipping charges and Amazon ignored the problem. Buyer beware.
bought HDTV didn't work, took a month to fix!Hours of frustration on phone with customer service. They lie, do not do what they promise.Three months later having a similar problem it's over three weeks no resolution.Will never spend another penny on apex.When these people are all out of a job maybe they will wise up.
Pen did not work, the pad does not even recognize the pen. Seller would not replace after 14 days. This was a gift, so by the time it was given, installed, tried multiple ways and batteries to get it to work, the 14 days had expired.
This item is not bad for the price. I should have realized that mp3 players are still expensive for the technology. I wish that I would have just spent another $25.00 and recieved some thing nicer. The player is difficult to import music to and goes through batteries very quickly. I would not purchase this item again if I had it to do all over.
I bought this to connect with my Nokia 3650 phone, but didn't even get to the point of finding out if it worked with the phone because it didn't work on the computer. Everytime I plugged it in it gave me a message about a missing section in the inf. The technical support phone number in the install guide is not their phone number. I went to the website and got the proper tech support number and after hours on the phone the company could not solve the problem. I don't recommend this product at all.
While the dongle may work, set up is a nightmare. Anycom, a German company, has closed the US help office and there is no way to reach them except from their web site. 48 hours after first contact I still have no response.There is no documentation to speak of with the device and online documentation is spotty and does not address the operating system for which it is written sufficiently. The screen shots and processes for xp do not match the system. I have spent hours trying to find the work around.Although the dongle is advertised for 64bit systems, the CD delivered with it is not commpatible and finding the appropriate driver bit on the ANycom web site is a challenge to say the least. While the driver can be found, It does not appear that any extra software that might make setup easier is available except via the CD, which does not function.Setting up bluetooth is not intuitive and without any help or guidance, this promises to be a time consuming proposition.Until the thing is set up, no stars. When it is, one star less for each day working on it. Buy a local brand with a voice on the other line.
My Vision:M didn't fit inside the skin. :( Everything else works fine.
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.
I gave my old 5 MP Sony DSC-W5 to my little sister and decided to give canon a try for the first time. This camera is amazing on the first look; I love the 3" screen, new features, and the new thin look over my bulky Sony DSC-W5. However, It wasn't until I took a few pictures when I found out what a horrible piece of junk it is. Pictures taken with this camera are SO BLURRY! No matter how much I played around with the settings, I could not get a single crisp shot. If you zoom into the pictures, you'll notice the blur around edges of all objects. I am so disappointed. I can not beleive people have given this camera good ratings. The camera is in the box and back to Amazon. I'm going back to Sony.
I bought 3 of these. 2 of the 3 could not even be formatted. Not worth the hassle of returning.
I bought two of these because they were so inexpensive, but as always, you get what you pay for. The cords don't connect well with the ipod touches. However, if you use a traditional cord, they are good for charging in the car and in a plug. I would buy it again, but only for the car piece. Make sure you have a working cord.
B+W 58mm Circular Polarizer MRC FilterWell made what with the brass ring construction, but it was ineffectual.Test shots were taken both with and without the filter mounted on my Canon G12.The test shots were taken outside, mid-day, of the land, and sky, around my home and included photographs facing East, South & West to test the sky darkening function of the camera - results shown little or no polarizing effect.I also tested the filter, hand held, to test the elimination of reflection from a number of sources such as automobile windows, painted surfaces, etc - same results.Last I tested for color enhancement properties of the filter on the grass, trees and flowers - same results.I have used other mfr's polarizing filters on another camera I own with much better results.Last I'd advise that you test any polarizing filter you may wish to purchase before spending money on something that may not perform to your satisfaction.
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.
this IS a nice head unit for the money but the one problem it has that is absoutley bearable is that it does not have an anti-skip device and is soooooo sensitive even the smallest bumps make a cd skip. the unit is built well and looks great but it's just too much to hear a song skip ever 3 seconds.....
Got these in May with pepsi points and today one side doesn't work. When they did work they were the best sounding earphones I've had. the earphone when not in use were put in the closet with the wire hanging down so the wire was never tangled no reason for them to break. if it wasn't for getting these through the pepsi points I would be alot madder than I am now.
I've been taking shots with this filter on since the day I got it two months ago. I'm not very impressed with it. It doesn't seem to filter out any UV, and can easily cause problems with light reflections (because it's another pane of glass against the lens).If you need a UV filter, do yourself a favor and try the multicoated UV filter instead.
All I have to say is read the other reviews and I am having all those problems and more. I am also returning this item for something better. Our battery has never charged from the day we bought it and the screen goes blank all the time and you have to start over by unpluging it. Just a pain in the neck to own this machine. This is ment to make your life easier not harder and more madening.
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.
This microphone is a good,crisp and clear mic. Only when it's wired via XLR cable. Warning...the wireless reciever is not good at all and didnt even work at all! Way to much feedback/distortion but it did start picking up a radio station. Failed ! Not a wireless mic.
I too have had the same annoying experience as most of the other "one starers". And I keep buying them again anyway. They are ideal while they last. They are the most comfortable, best sound (for $10 earphones), and they are the only compact earphones that stay on my ears. Within six months the left one starts to short out. I wish I could find some similar earphones that lasted, but I haven't been able to do so.
One of the pros is 10x optical zom but no matter how many pros (not so many,) no way to get a good picture from a 0.3MP camera. For email only, not printable. Too expensive too. You can get a much...much better Fujifilm camera w/ a lower price. You need at least 2MP to have a good (4x6) picture.
The hub works well for my usb devices. Unfortunately, my iPod gives a warning message that, "charging is not supported by this device." One of my tasks intended for this device is to allow me to sync and charge my iPod. Anyone else have this issue?
Poor quality cable. Worked great at beginning but stop functioning after 1 month.Don't waste your money.
I did not like this case at all and ended up returning it.I had hoped it was similar the soft leather case I already had for my APS ELPH2 that Canon used to include for free with the pre-digital ELPH's. I'd use that one but that camera was a bit bigger and I like a nice snug fit so the camera is a small as possibly in my pocket. The Amazon product description said it was supposed to be a soft leather case but it really is more of a hard one, with some sort of fiberboard or plastic sandwiched between the external leathers and the man-made lining materials.Size was an issue too. Though it was a perfect fit for the camera, because of the way it was stitched on the outside (because it was a hard case that could not be reversed), it made the camera much bigger and less comfortable in my pocket. Plus, because the sides don't come up all the way, it left parts of the camera exposed and unprotected from my keys or change or whatever.The plusses were that it was otherwise well made even though it came from China and not Japan like the other Canon Genuine items. So, if you don't mind the extra size, I say go for it. If not, get a Case Logic neoprene case like I have instead. Better protection and less added size and I think Amazon carries them too.
After my usual reviews of products on Amazon I bought this product based on what customers said and my need. I must say that I'm not satisfied with this replacement battery as I am still getting messages saying that my battery (although fully charged) is out of juicy!!!! Not sure what to make of it.
I bought a starter pack of two. They are working alright. Then I bought the 3rd one thinking it should be connecting as easy. But I was wrong. The 3rd unit I bought from Factorydepot simply does not work. No matter what I tried, it can not recognize the existing network. So be careful!
I had to click a star to write this review. This seller and product rate 0 star. I am glad to see this item is no longer available on Amazon and I hope it stays that way. The MACTRAC Deluxe is a piece of junk. It comes with a FLOPPY DISC!!! for installation. A FLOPPY DISC! My MAC guy couldn't even get the thing to work. Amazon you need to be more careful and scrutinize your sellers and their products with more care.
This cable is an older cable. Note pin 9 is missing. This cable doesn't conform to VESA DDC2. For some plug and play it may not work. Also Display power management may not work. It was overpriced for old technology.
This product is worthless. It stopped working within a week of purchase. The screen was unreadable when it did work.
Doesn't have the Oxford chipset that supports firewire booting for Mac. Cheap casing, fan makes lot of noise. Otherwise works decently as powered external storage.
They make the crappiest head phones ever....and they charge 50$ for that.On top of that the head phone that I recieved had only one channel working...I wanted to return it back and they charged a 15% restocking fee on it. So to sum it.. I was out of 8 $( restocking fee)+ 5.50 ( shipping) + 3$( shipping it out to them) = 16.50 $ and I got to hear the worst headphones ever. They donot give any kind of technical specifications for their products so there is no way to expect what the product is going to be like unless you actually get the peice of junk in your hands.Hence these product is definately not recommended and I also donot recommend to buy any products from this seller.
Others have put it more elloquently.....this printer sucks!!!!
Awesome mouse. Use it with my laptop to both work and play a couple of MRPG's. However, during one of my extensive travels, I lost one of the batteries. When I called Logitech's store to buy a replacement battery, the rep said I had to call the tech support, since they have to be processed as warranty replacements. Upon calling the tech support I was unpleasantly surprised that there is no way to obtain a replacement battery anymore. I was offered a new mouse at half of MSRP price, but declined the offer. So while the product itself is great, the battery life is fantastic (for a rechargable battery), the support side... well, sux!
I used this product on my road bicycle. It's a terribly fragile. After a few hundred miles of use, the top loop on the mount cracked, allowing my 60csx to pop out. That's when I learned the trick of using the wrist strap on the GPS unit as a backup.Thinking it might be a fluke, I tried another one. (Thank you REI!) It broke the same way. So did the one after that.Now I just carry the unit in my back pocket. :-(
No instructionsDisplay shut down before I could get things tuned in and would not activate again until unplugged for a while.Finally started playing poorly over radio with volume way up.Then started engine and heard nothing but static.
That's it. This is my last HP. Whatever I buy next, it really only needs one criterium: not HP. This is my 3rd HP fax machine and each lasts only about 3 years. This one is only 2 years old. Actually I'm not even sure it's fully 2 years old. I've bought HP cartridges for it and it says one of the cartridges is wrong. Well, someone please fix the misprint on the cartridge package then! Not to mention, the cartridge has been in there, working, for months. With this problem, of course, the machine cannot fax. Because it cannot print, it cannot fax. Great feature!If this was the only problem, I might not be this mad. However, this machine has NEVER functioned with no issues. I scan papers once in awhile and after about 3-5 scans, the machine will fritz -- blink and I have to reset it. And then I might have to reset the software and computer a few times also. The software is also prone to crashing.I use the document feeder and after it scans one, when you feed more for the next scan, it's likely to say you've removed the originals and the whole thing crashes again.I've lived with this for awhile. Then recently, I started to find the machine in error, when printing a fax, saying the carriage was jammed. I'd open it, check it, everything looked good and hit OK and the machine would be fine, until maybe the next fax or two. So I lived with that for a bit, and now this.That's it. Last HP. The others had fewer errors but did not last that long either! My father has a Panasonic that is TEN years old! I'm gonna give some of the other brands a try. They can't be worse and HP costs more usually. At least with the others, I can get 2 machines for the price of one of these pieces of ....
It's just what I wanted, but mine is heat sensitive &amp; quits playing the CD after about an hour with a room temperature of 77 degrees F. It goes into the &quot;searching&quot; mode and stays there or after changing the disk it comes up with a &quot;No Disk&quot; message. After cooling off it will play again. It will play much longer when the room is 70 degrees.
This product was good in the beginning. Although battery life wasn't great, I have nothing to compare to. This is my first noise cancelling headphones. What I can't accept is that it only took 10 months for the noise cancelling to stop working (I can hear the ocean when its on!) and a couple of weeks later the left speaker's hinge gave up. It is hanging by the wires now.Now, I'm not a "heavy duty" user. The headphones rarely left my work cube in the past 10 months and I can't imagine what repeating strain they had to endure to fail so badly.
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.
Bought it for my 4th gen ipod nano and didnt work. Only reason I didn't return it cause it worked for my shuffle.
Mine was bad out of the box too. Has been back to Meade for OVER a month now and every time I call Meade they say "We'll get that shipped out to you tomorrow". I had problems with my Celestron SkyScout when I first got it but Celestron got it back to me in about a week and it's been GREAT since then. Save your money and buy a SkyScout from Celestron and avoid Meade. I know I will from now on and I own several of thier scopes.
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM!!!! I had done what I thought was adequate homework on this product before purchase to ensure it was compatible with the Sansa MP3 as it is advertised. However, as soon as the MP3 player was connected it completely fried the player - to the point that all songs that had been previously downloaded, etc. were lost - as well as the MP3 player itself.
Worked all right, even though it was too small -- but then it quickly started rattling. I pulled out the power cord at the wrong angle, and now it doesn't work anymore. Barely lasted a month, even.
i bought one of these from cosco for $...and loved the overall set. however, whenever we played a dvd, we had to turn the volume up to its highest level in order to get normal sound. we called panasonic and they finally said it was a defective set and to return it,etc. the pasasonic people were less than friendly and could have cared less about the problem. we went to circut city and looked at the same set. guess what? the same problem with the sound when playing a dvd. the bottomline is that panasonic is no longer welcome in our house and we'll never buy anything from them again. they don't care about the customer or care about making anything right.
I fighted millions of times trying to install this card on my Dell Latitude c610 (win2000). I never had good luck except a couple of times. I routinely got the famouse Code 10 and Code 31 errors in the hardware installment wizard. Even if I was lucky to have it work, I had to do the installement again after I shut down the computer.There are not much techinique support from Linksys website. I tried their solution to my problem. But no luck at all.What made me feel so bad was that I could use a Lucent PC card without ANY installment. I pushed it in the computer, it worked immediately.
I got this item this afternoon, plugged my iPod touch into the wall charger, and the iTouch died instantly. I unplugged it, and was only able to restore it after a long afternoon and many false starts. Don't be fooled by the low price - this thing could easily COST you money.
I've owned several Iomega products and found them to be very handy and easy to use, which is why I was so disappointed with the QuickTouch. The software provided by Iomega to run the burner is completely useless. I've attempted to install it on three different systems (2 with Windows 2000 Professional and 1 with Windows XP Professional). I've been unable to get the software to run properly on either of the 2000 systems and was unable to even complete the install on the XP Box. The technical support people at Iomega were quite nice but completely clueless about their product and of absolutely no help. After spending 15 minutes running through the "are you an idiot" questions (Did you plug it in? Do you have a USB Port? Did you follow the instructions?..) the best they could offer was "It should install automatically...". When I told them I knew that but the install program hangs up and never completes they responded "But it should install automatically on Windows XP..." - No help at all.If given another chance I would not buy the product again. It makes a nice CD ROM player, but I could have got that from someone else at a quarter the cost and it would have been half the size. I'm quite disapointed and will not purchase from Iomega again.
The whole idea of this design is ingenious. The sad part is the drive is not as tough as SanDisk markets it. If you buy one of these...be sure to have your data backed-up. I've broken three. The funny thing is I have four all plastic drives that just keep holding up. SanDisk refused to replace the last one saying I broke it. Understandable. It would have appeared that I could have broken it. It looks as if I had snapped it of in the computer. However, If that had been the case, the 4 copper conductor would have been bent at that point. Fact of the matter is the drive just came apart, just as the other have. I won't buy another SanDisk product for the simple reason that their Tech Support has you jumping through hoops way before they decide whether or not they are going to replace their defective drive. I can get less aggravated for less money just about anyplace. It's a cool drive. If you decide to buy, just back up your data. It will break.
The glass did not fit properly in its housing. It rattled around inside the ring.I'm sure it would've done what it is supposed to do.. i.e. protect the lens, but I did not even bother putting it on my camera.I returned it and I am planning on spending the extra $2 and buying it at Ritz Camera.
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.
The quality is cheap, but no complains for that keeping the price in mind. One cannot expect a better quality then this at such less price. But the carcharger doesnot work. :(
The Toshiba HD-XA2 is being made in China now, not Japan. So what is the big deal you may ask? If the quality of the two manufacturing plants was the same who cares. But the truth is the Chinies made XA2 has about the same comparison to the original Xa2 as a counterfit Rolex has to its Swiss original. I knew out of the box that it didn't seem right. A drop in audio and video performance, especialy upconverting. Fit and finish suffer as well. By the time I realized my mistake it was too late to return it. Don't be fooled by the drop in price. What a shame. This unit use to be so well crafted.
This is my second order for a Belkin surge protector strip. Both had broken receptacles right out of the box. I sent the first one back to them and it cost me as much in shipping as the product to get a replacement. This one I returned to Amazon for a refund. Very poor quality of workmanship. I would definitely NOT recommend their surge power strips.
Like others, I bought the product with some hesitation after reading the reviews. I had no problem installing the product and found customer support to be pretty good. Nevertheless, I returned the product because it simply does not perform as represented in terms of home use. It will not work in a typical mid-size executive home. The signal is line of site with some ability to bounce into an adjacent room. So, unless you are using it in one big room, you are likely to get disappointing results. I think the company is aware of this as they are working frantically to produce new software that will allow the products to work with multiple access points that do not have to be wired together.
When the battery works it works good ... for how long it will work you will find out. Maybe you are ordering another one for the same reason I ordered mine?After enjoying my player for nine months it suddenly died. I new the player was ok because the power adapter/charger would still run my player.I was happy to see that I still had 3 months left on my warranty as "parts" are covered for an entire year.When I contacted Creative they suggested I order a new one but would check and see if they had any in stock , which they said they didn't.I kept on contacting support and each person gave me a different story until they finally said I had to send it in (player & battery) and it would cost me 25.00 for them to diagnose that the battery was bad.Finally realizing it would take time to package it and then pay for shipping I gave up. I took off the battery cover on back (voiding the warranty) and discovered by myself that the battery had leaked inside the case.**** Other companys I have dealt with would have sent me a new battery and told me to throw the old one away ****Of course this would have cost Creative about $30.00 and they would have kept me as a customer. But maybe they don't care about the hundreds of dollars repeat customers bring.**** I NOW HAVE A NEW BATTERY BECAUSE I HAD TO BUY IT AND I WILL GET TO SEE HOW LONG IT LASTS THIS TIME **** I RECOMMEND DETACHING THE BATTERY WHEN NOT USING IT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS ****AMAZON.COM gave me the best price for a new battery at $45.00THANK YOU AMAZON.COMI GIVE AMAZON.COM FIVE STARS FOR THIS PURCHASE ! ! !
I tried using these CD's with the Philips Jackrabbit CD-Rewriter and they don't work.
This card constantly causes my Dell 8300,2.8Ghz to crash while playing games (Max Payne 1&amp;2). Downloaded and installed latest driver (version 1.89) still does not help! Other than that the card is OK for other things. I would appreciate if someone come up with fix for this! Thanks.
the first battery lasted BOUT A MONTH. The second battery lasted about two days. Then I sent a e-mail to the company & they nevered called or e-mail me back still waiting!
So I saw this reviewed in the newspaper, under handy gadgets for college students. It got a good review, and I thought the design was neat, so I begged my boyfriend to get it for me for my birthday. I excitedly opened up the box and fiddled around with it, only to be disappointed. First off, the camera is very light. Not in a "Ooo, neat" way, in a "this is so cheap and plastic-y" way. Second, it was much larger than I was expecting. It was referred to as "pocket sized" in the review I had read, so I was expecting something the size of an old school ipod. No such luck.This camera is for the extreme amateur. I'll give it credit for being extremely easy to use, but that's about all the good I have to say about it. The video quality is extremely poor (think old webcam), heck, my 5-year-old point and shoot digital camera takes higher quality video.I would only recommend this camera for as a gift for kids who just want to hit the record button and mess around.
I'm using this with a Verizon PC5740 card and the latest (1.008) firmware. The setup and use is easy, but the router periodically drops the connection and reboots. From what I've been able to ascertain by scouring the discussion forums, this might be due to the EVDO card interfering with the wi-fi connection. Someone suggested turning off the wi-fi in the KR-1 and connecting via Ethernet. Bingo. Works fine. Very stable. Unfortunately the KR-1 is not very useful to me without the wi-fi.I called Kyocera tech support twice before they decided the unit was defective. I've upgraded and downgraded the firmware to to avail. Changed all sorts of settings. This thing just won't work, at least not with my PC5740. I hear that the D-Link DIR-450 is a pretty good device. I think I'll return my KR-1 and get one.
I have purchased two of these earphones and i now know that the earphones are not very durable. the first pair i purchased lasted me only 2 months and when they broke i happen to have just bought a new iPhone so i used those earphones and after a couple of months, I decided i needed a higher quality of earphones so I went back to V-moda because they sound pretty good for the price. After only 1 week of having the earphones stop working in one ear. i am currently in the process of exchanging them.
This is the exact same product as the Kinamax. It will stop working after a short while because the wiring is cheap. You will spend time removing the on/off switch to jerryrig the wires in order to keep the fans on all the time. Waste of money.See my other review on the Kinamax NTP-3. It is the EXACTLY THE SAME!
Four of the keys stopped working after just a few months of light use. I had to switch back to my HP keyboard, which also has issues, but at least the keys work. I won't purchase this brand again.
I am a Mac user so using a USB drive is plug and play. This drive worked for 2 days. In those 2 days I used it to transfer 4 files to another computer. Then it just started UN-mounting itself in the middle of any file transfer I did. I have NEVER used a weaker product, I STRONGLY suggest to stick with companies that specialize in these drives, like Kensington or a few others. Stay FAR away from anything saying PLEOMAX.
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.
bought this card and it lasted about a month and a half, just became unreadable all of the sudden, good thing I got most of the pictures off!
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.
no cumplio el nivel de calidad,hay que hacer muchos ciclos de limpieza,y cuando terminas ya no tienes tinta
You should be able to hook up two computers to the router and do some configs to access the internet, but no, never worked correctly, never, never, never. Spent hours on the phone with the most incompetent tech support ever. They barely speak English and read directly from databases. You can't understand them and get the same &quot;tech support&quot; again and again. Even their tech support manager was &quot;too busy&quot; to talk to me. I will NEVER BUT LINKSYS PRODUCTS AGAIN. I'M WARNING YOU NOW.
I bought this laptop, mainly because it was Sony had a fantastic screen, amazing processer and plenty of RAM. It worked perfectly for a couple of months but now it is a living nightmare. It has SERIOUS problems with overheating, I cannot run the CD/DVD for more than 30 minutes without the computer just turning itself off. For normal processes I can get a maximum of 2 hours before it once again turns itself off because it is too hot. I've seen a few other people on the net who have posted a similar problem so its defintely not a one off. Look elsewhere. If you have the same problem with one you have already purchased, report it to SONY, I have contacted them and they say they haven't had any other complaints. It needs to be sorted.
This scanner is horrible. It jams constantly when using the ADF. The OCR software they have included is useless.
I've had this bag about 6 months. It is well built but clumsy to use. All weight is on one shoulder. when shoulder strap is adjusted out to access camera as a side or front bag you a have to readjust to use waist strap in back pack position. Top speed flap is held down with 3 quick-release buckles, not so speedy. Front pocket could use expander pleats and a longer zipper for better access. Not mush room for battery charger and chord.
THIS MINI SIZE RECORDER GIVES YOU MINI SIZED PERFORMANCE.The specs. say it uses AA BATTERIES.I PURCHASED ONE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT TAKES AAA BATTERIES.IT'S SMALL SIZE IS IMPRESSIVE, BUT IF YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO HEAR WHAT YOU RECORDED? I WOULD STAY CLEAR OF THE 800 SERIES RECORDERS FROM SONY!!I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THAT AAA BATTERY DEVICES DO NOT HAVE THE POWER OF AA BATTERY DEVICES.SONY'S 500 AND 600 SERIES MICROCASETTE RECORDERS HAVE EXCELLENT AUDIO PLAY BACK.THEY HAVE A BIGGER SPEAKER AND USE AA BATTERIES.I RETURNED THE, M850V AND PURCHASED THE M650V.WOW!!! WHAT A DIFFERENCE.I ACTUALLY HAVE TO TURN THE VOLUME DOWN.IF YOU WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU RECORDED? STAY AWAY FROM THESE MINI SIZED 800 SERIES UNITS.THE 500 AND 600 SERIES ARE ONLY 5/8 OF AN INCH LONGER AND OFFER 100% BETTER PLAY BACK!!!!!
I bought this camera 2 years ago. It was working fine. But suddenly, it starts to over-expose. The photos have strange white stripes across. There must be a design flau because someone else had the same problem here. Do NOT buy any FUJI product!!!
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.
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 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 think they really botched the design of this one.I've had so many top-quality mice by Microsoft in the past that I'd no longer even bothered to comparison-shop when buying mice. I just figured, if it's Microsoft, it has to be good. This mouse shattered that illusion.I use the mouse wheel a lot. Clicking the wheel to smooth-scroll a web page, or to open a link in an new window, are things I do many, many times a day. The wheel is the most important part of the mouse for me. Roll it, click it, it's got to feel right. Well, this mouse has two things seriously wrong with the wheel.1) It takes about five pounds of force to click the wheel - far higher than any mouse I've ever used. Either that's either a serious design flaw, or I have a defective unit.2) There's no tactile feedback, no "hills and valleys", when you roll the wheel. I loved the old Microsoft mice - your finger knew the wheel was settled into a valley when you clicked it, and it wouldn't unexpectely scroll the document as you clicked the wheel in the valley position. The Microsoft mice would scroll the document only as the wheel rolled over the top of a hill, never in a valley. (I'd come to loathe Logitech mice, because their wheels would register a scroll at unpredictable points, sometimes right in the valley.) Unfortunately, this new Microsoft mouse gives your finger no idea at all where it is - there are neither hills nor valleys. As you're gathering up that five pounds of force to click the wheel, the tiniest rotation of the wheel might scroll the document before it registers the click. So instead of middle-clicking that link you were aiming for, you've just scrolled it out of the way!I won't even discuss the locations of the Back / Forward buttons...
This is a review of the web provider Bluegrass Battery listed on the Amazon site. I ordered two Tripp Lite RBC52 replacement batteries for my UPS (recommended by manufacturer). Bluegrass offered the best price. After more than two months, two wrong shipments and their return, and many emails, I finally have confirmation of a refund, less $13 for shipping and handling. The second battery shipment they insist was what I ordered according to their stock numbers could not fit upright in the battery compartment, was 2 Ah less in capacity, and required custom rewiring. This is what they insist is the correct replacement.
If you are running vista, save your money! Do not buy this scanner!!! Tech support will get it to print to their crappy software, but your computer will not recognize the driver. You will not be able to use it with any purchased software.
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.
The case does not fit the Canon 1100. I squeeze in the camera but case cover or flipflop won't flattened to be able lock. Bought another case.
Very disappointed to find that D-Link does not and will not provide drivers for 64-bit OS (XP 64 or Vista 64). If you are running 64-bit, don't buy this product, it's not even heavy enough to be a paperweight.
Made of cheap plastic and stopped working after about 10 minutes of use.
terribly noisy.almost do nothing on cooling down the left side of my laptop.ignore this and buy another one.
I hoped to use the DKVM as just a monitor switch because only one PC has ps/2 keyboard and mouse (our newer PC uses USB inputs). My assumption was that if I kept the (USB input KB & M) devices connected directly to the new PC, Windows would detect that all devices were connected, and all would be happy. The instructions do not mention anything about such a connection scheme --they only assume you have just one KB and Mouse (ps/2 type) and run them into the DKVM to switch between both PCs. There are not even any FAQs to address other possible cases.First try, I left all KBs and mice hooked directly to the PCs, and ran just the monitor cables thru the DKVM. The monitor screen showed nothing but black with either or both PCs booted.Email tech support at D-link was reasonably responsive (but tried to channel me to phone support instead, after I'd typed all the particulars in the email interface). First reply said it should work even with just one PC, preferably using the "PC1" side. So next I tried connecting the Ps/2 inputs to the DKVM and thru it to the old PC as "PC1." (The USB devices remained direct to the new PC2.) That put the screen display for PC1 on the monitor, cleanly. But when I tried switching to PC2, monitor would show the PC2 screen for just a split second [very fast blink], then it would revert back to the PC1 image.Tech support said the DKVM gets its power from the mouse port; that means that even if it would have switched to PC2 display [no go], I would still need to have the old PC1 running also just to power the DKVM. That's not what I had in mind at all; so the DKVM is no real use in my situation.Conclusion: skip the DKVM unless you have ps/2 connections on both PCs.
I have four. One has a plastic piece that snapped and it doesn't stay up. Two won't erect all the way and the other one gets stuck and you have to force it up.I noticed that these are labeled "Educational Photo & Video Lighting Kits" in the Westcott, so that would probably be Westcott's excuse for the crappy quality. But since I now have three broken stands and need to upgrade, I'm reluctant to buy from a company that is willing to sell such low quality equipment.By the way, I use these stands about once a week indoors.
I purchased this product for my father along with a mount for his motorcycle. It seems to work great while its plugged in charging but as soon as you unplug it, it dies. The battery seems to be faulty and won't hold a charge. Pretty much defeats the purpose of having it on a motorcycle.
I purchased a battery for my camcorder. It only lasted for about two charges.
This is the 2nd Linksys router my family has used over the years. This router does work well out of the box and supports wireless, which works pretty much out of the box as well. However, I have to take 2 stars off for lack of stability, ESPECIALLY with recent firmware upgrades. With the last 2 upgrades, this router has been prone to locking up randomly at least 2-3 times a week. I have yet to find a solution presented by Linksys for the lock-ups.
Disappointed with these headphones! Over all sound quality is poor with continual high-pitched humming in the background, interrupted only by dialing; also very "muffled" as if under water or covered up. Headphones do not have a volume control, and volume remains too low even with phone volume at maximum.I chose to return these headphones for a refund.
My Photosmart 945 just died after 1 year and 4 months of use. Yes, that's 4 months out of warranty. It was $429 back when I bought it, and it was my mistake not to think less of a 1 year warranty. This camera does have an impressive list of features for the price, but shouldn't a camera last a LOT longer? Especially one this expensive?The zoom is nice, the ease of downloading and printing pictures is great. But the other problem with the camera is how blurry the pictures are. We defaulted the settings to ISO 400, no red-eye, and did something I forget to speed up the focus. Even then, you absolutely HAD to press the shutter button halfway, let the camera figure out the exposure and f-stop, then say "cheese" and take your picture. And even THEN it would come out blurry half the time. Forget action photos, even when using that mode of the camera.I guess HP should stick to printers. Take my advice and skip this entire brand of digital camera.
The keyboard keys not responding correctly most of the time I have to press the key 2 to 3 times in order to workI dont like this keyboard and I dont recomend it
Not even 2 weeks after receiving product the belt clip broke, shattered. Not to mention before that the case kept slipping off the beltclip. Almost lost my phone a few times not to mention that the phone would fall onto the floor and could have been destroyed...good thing Nokia can take a licking. For me a major waste of money since I bought it for the convenience of having my phone in easy reach. Very disappointed.
I own the Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer ( M03-00001 ) and It has provided me great service for many years. I recieved this newer version as a gift, but im sorry to say I will stick to my old one.First thing I didn't like was its size. It was small and narrow compared with the old one; it was lighter too so it didn't had a solid feeling to it.As for the wheel, it does what its suposed to, and the tilt feature is a good idea. Its smooth movement feels good when using a web browser, but when gaming I missed the precission that the old wheel provided.Worst of all is the software, intellipoint 5.0 is a great step...back! When assingning funtions to the buttons it comes short in versatility compared with the 4.0 version. I just could't assingn de ESC key to any button as I did with my old mouse.Battery life is supposed to be better in the new model but I didn't had the chance to try it since i replaced it with my old mouse the very next day I tried the new one.I will keep my old timer untill it breaks, but I surely will have to run out of options before I buy this one.
good for the money possibly, yeh because they go around and over the ear, pretty well cancelled the noiseword word word word
dont buy this, it's a cheap product at low price for who dont apreciate the good sound of music.
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.
Okidata laser printer purchase was a mistake. I printed a letter on bond paper, folded the letter to stuff into the envelope and the toner smudged. Second attempt to print on bond paper was also unsuccessful. Attempted to print an envelope. Roller mechanism would not draw in the envelope and an error message was displayed. What a terrible product! I sent back the Okidata laser printer to Amazon for credit. Purchased an HP laser Jet Printer (multifunction print scan copy fax). The HP product is superior!
This is a good solution for a plain vanilla Wireless based Internet access solution. I bought this solution for my home office. I use Cisco VPN (IPSEC based solution) client to access my corporate office. Setting Cisco VPN thru this product is a harrowing experience. It involved upgrading firmware, which can often fail. Further, getting hold of Linksys is not easy at all during business hours. On 2 occasions it took me 45 minutes to get thru.Like I said good solution for plain vanilla Internet access. But if you ned to support CISCO VPN then I highly recommend the Netgear MR814 802.11b Wireless 4-Port Cable/DSL Router. This took me less than 15 mins to setup.
This cartridge was designed for one purpose... To keep you busy buying ink!! Most printers that uses this cartridge will also accept the CL-41 cartridge (double capacity) or the CL-51 cartridge (triple capacity). Whether you're buying factory new (O.E.M.) cartridges or refilled/recycled carts., do yourself a favor and pick the 40 or the 50 series carts. and get far more ink for only a little more than these!! The same goes for the black cartridge that mates with this one.
This device was actually pinpointed by my car dealership as the source of a short in my car's external outlet. I needed to get the outlet replaced. Good thing I was still under warrantee! Stick with higher quality 3rd party products or Apple accessories.
Do not buy this player! I paid $55 the day after thanksgiving and it's not worth $5. Other reviews have said that it works fine in a wired/LAN setup, but what's the point of having a 'wireless music player' if you're going to run cables? In that case run cables from your headphone jack to the stereo! Anyway, after spending ~7 hours on the phone with india tech support they admitted the unit was defective and told me to ship it back at my own expense. Why should the end user pay to return the unit when it is admittedly defective?I had the same problem others have mentioned with music distortion, but with every song. I know this is a relatively new field of products, but don't sell it if you can't make it work!The only positive thing I can say about the player is that the interface is simple to navigate. Software was not a problem IF AND ONLY IF you have the latest versions from the netgear website.I will never buy another Netgear product, my MR814v2 router will no longer support encryption and online tech support is useless. I thought I was being safe sticking to the same brand for all wireless products, but as it turns out they all suck.
While I'm driving, this thing doesn't work at all. There's tons of static and the music cuts out all the time. The only time this FM transmitter works is when my car is still. Maybe it's because my antenna is on the back of my rear window and the transmitter can't reach it. Overall, I'd say this product is garbage.
The remote and the receiver could not communicate. Waste of my return shipping cost.
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!
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.
All of the cases in the 100 pack were warped and touched the DVD face. The cases are very flexible and offer little protection to the discs. The outer clear sleeve was poorly attached to the case and poorly trimmed. You get what you pay for!
I wouldn't call this a "sport case" for even a second. It's basically an ipod case with a belt clip that includes an accessory that's an elastic armband--I'm a girl with pretty skinny arms and the armband fits pretty good. But unfortunately if you try to jog or bike or anything with this, your ipod will be flopping all over. I use it at the gym if I'm using the weightlifting machines, but that's it. The quality of the clip doesn't even seem to strong, but for $7.49 it makes a pretty good protective case.
I bought three of these in April 2007. Today, only two months later, one of the three is going bad. It's making noises that healthy hard drives don't make, and it has frozen my system when it has gone into this state. I'm desperately trying to keep it working long enough to move my data from it to another drive before I lose it all.
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.
I have two Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Wired Keyboards that I type on for 4-8 hours most days. It is a very comfortable keyboard design. I needed a wireless keyboard for my HTPC and I liked the wired version so much that I purchased this one. It is the worst wireless keyboard I have ever used. Both the keyboard and mouse stop working frequently (multiple times every hour) for at least 5-30 second intervals. It is extremely frustrating to have your keyboard stop registering keystrokes randomly. I tried replacing the batteries, changing the software, using different drivers, contacting support, nothing helped. I returned the product and ordered a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse instead. The Logitech keyboard and mouse work very well and were less expensive.The mouse suffers from the same problem and therefore I cannot recommend it. The design of the mouse is comfortable. I suspect it would be a relief for people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion strain. I would not recommend the mouse for gaming, drafting, or other tasks that require a high degree of precision.
Very disappointed in an old familiar company that use to stand for service, quality and integrity.I bought this camera because I was working for a newspaper and needed to be able to send photos immediately. It is difficult to use in anything but broad daylight, because the buttons are so difficult to read, and distinguish. If you barely touch the battery hatch, the batteries fall out. I was filming a magic act, and the entire audience had hushed; I prepared to take a picture and all of the batteries fell, one at a time to the hardwood floor. It sounded like gunshot. I was so embarrassed. Now, I have the XP upgrade, and I find that this 400 dollar white elephant is a thing of the past.If you, like me, Got stuck with this lemon, I commiserate. (That's just too much dust, RCA- Where is your sense of customer service? RCA, if you ever read these, I'd really like a driver for my camera. I might buy accessories for this if it worked. If I don't get a drive, I will NEVER buy RCA again!!! )
Bought this printer in June. Printed about 10 pages so far. The black ink is now dry and needs to be replaced. Very bad.
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.
Well, I read all the mixed reviews and really wanted these phones to work. You'll notice many of the good reviews are by self proclaimed audiophiles or other "experts". Many of them presume if you don't hear enough bass, you either don't know how to insert the product in your ear or don't know good sound. Let me tell you, if I had inserted these things any further in my ear canal, it would have taken a surgeon to remove them. I've been using headphones of all types for twenty years and while I'm no audiophile, I know good sounding from bad. In my experience these things lack any kind of bass output.I tried all the different shaped tips that came with the product and different positions in the ear canal. Nothing mattered. I suspect these phones rely on specifically shaped ear canals. Yes, their clarity was amazing but the complete lack of low end was appauling. They're going back.
Don't waste your money on it!I bought this player from ***. Loading music to this player is a nightmare, the software with it is a joke,I don't remember when was the last time I successfully loadeda full album to it, most of the time, it hangs in the middle,sometimes when it dies, the file structure is damaged, you haveto format the memory. It is too buggy to be a commercial roduct.It supports SD card, good, but don't expect to load files viaa card reader, the player won't find them!The only pro is the earbud, I used it with my PDA.
Sorry to write this but this wall plate turned out to be complete waste of money. The connector itself is so cheaply made that it broke first time i connected cable to it. Dont even bother with this one...
On paper, this DVD recorder is a great deal--it has terrific features, a great interface, and a reasonable price. What the sales pitch leaves out is that the firmware (the software that runs the unit) doesn't work. I set up my scheduled recordings and all was fine for a couple of weeks--then I noticed one missed session after another. After sitting on hold with Panasonic tech support for 1 hr+, they told me that a firmware update was available to address this problem. I installed it, but it still does not work. After another 1 hr+ on hold, they get my info just so they can call me back and leave a message to take it to a service center "because the firmware update should have worked." What a ripoff! I tried tech support again, this time via e-mail, and their online form doesn't even work (returns a VBScript error). Stay away from this product!!!!!
I bought the router and it worked fine. Then I decided to upgrade the firmware in it to try and fix a few problems. Well it erassed my passwords and left the unit inoperable. I am now without a router because of this and I have yet to recieve a phone call from tech support. Oh and their tech support is non existant. One word of advice. DO NOT BUY if you think you are going to need tech support.
This camera has a very poor lens. At 1x zoom, the barrel/spherical distortion is enormous; try taking a picture of a tiled wall. Image quality is also so-so when a picture is viewed at 100%; scaled down on a computer monitor, the quality is OK. Color fidelity is next to nothing when using flash and auto white balance. [...].
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.
This is probably the worst network adapter I have ever purchased. Running Windows Vista I continue to have driver problems, leading many times to blue screens. Performance is also pitiful. I have also tried the DWA-542 adapter with similar results. Both my system are newer (>3 mo. old systems) computers, the adapter works equally poor in both. I have unfortunately resorted to pulling cables.
Bought this card, installation was a snap, and I was using it within 10 mins. Everything is cool with the normal internet, if that's all you need to do, I'd give it a 5.However, there is a known issue with the newest version of the card and my vpn software (cisco 3.6). it doesn't work, i opened a support case w/ linksys and was informed that it was a known issue. Just to make sure I didn't have a lazy tech, I called back, opened a new case, and got the same answer.
Linksys products seem to be hit or miss. This one misses big.Purchased this for a section of a branch office that was not practical to wire with RJ cable. Setup was a disaster. Linksys support is worthless. Signal reception is poor. My Dell laptop with integrated wifi will pull an "Excellent" signal while this only fares "Weak" or "Very Weak" in the very same spot. The adapter regulary drops the connection, is very slow to pull an IP address to the point where I just went with a static. When shutting down, the computer would throw up two two windows errors complaining about the software not being able to access memory. This kind of stuff fills your users with confidence in your network.I almost gave up on this piece of junk, but I found a suggestion in the Amazon reviews to disable the linksys config service and just let XP handle the connection. It seems to work okay without the bloated and buggy linksys software. Thanks to the reviewers on Amazon and thanks for nothing to linksys tech support. Take a pass on this one.
This wireless printer adapter worked only sporadically. I successfully installed it and connected it to my wireless network. The first few print jobs went fine. However, after a few weeks, the adapter wouldn't respond anymore, even when the wireless adapter appeared to be in a "ready" state. I tried numerous times to restart the connection, but it was no use. Sometimes, after about a 10-15 minute wait, I would receive a message asking me if I wanted to reconnect, and then the job would go through.Oddly enough, when I completely uninstalled and reinstalled the software, my old print jobs would suddenly print! If I have to uninstall and reinstall the software every time I want to print, then I'd say this device is highly undesirable. This device may actually work well if you use the thumb drive adapter only. If you want to connect this device to your network, stay far, far away. Instead, buy a printer that has an internal wireless adapter. You will be much happier.Update on 13 January 2011: Originally, I used this device by connecting it to my home wireless network. According to the advanced features of the device, you can join it to a network so it can be shared by multiple computers without using the USB adapter. This defnitely is a feature of the device. However, as you can see from my experience above, the device is way too buggy for it to work well.So, I decided to scale back and just use the device in its most simplest setup: using the USB adapter each time I want to print. Well, the results are the same. After I send a print job, the device just hangs, and the job fails. Sometimes I will restart my computer, and mysteriously the printer will print a job I sent weeks ago. Stay FAR away from this terrible item. I would give it 0 stars if I could.
After reading the other reviews, I thought I would share my experiences with the Zenith 2200. I bought mine at a local retailer in June of 99. On those movies that played, picture quality with s-video cable was a knockout, and the sound coupled with a sony pro-logic reciever + 5 speakers is superb. This unit sold me on DVD forever. My VHS has cobwebs over the play button. The problem that I experienced with this player is that an average of one in 3 disks would freeze at some point in the last third of the movie. Sometimes I could skip ahead, then back and continue viewing, but more often, I would miss several chapters or the ending entirely. Also, the &quot;Matrix&quot; bug got me with this Player. I also experienced similar problems with &quot;The Wild Wild West&quot;. I am hoping that this unit was of early manufacture, and that Zenith has erradicated some or all of these problems. I have finally said goodbye to my Zenith, and am probably going to buy one of the new Sony units. Im tired of missing the end of the show. My recomendation....Save a lot of frustration instead of a few bucks. Pass this player up.
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.
This adaptor burned out my ipod, burned my carpeting and is dangerous due to it being faulty. When I contacted the seller they give you the run around and can't even tell you who the manufacturer is. No one is held responsible and hopefully no ones house burns down if they plug this in and go.
I purchased this item and was very surorised at the speed it was delivered- BUT- I connected it and was going to record a program that i really wanted ,as it was the only time it was to be aired. i put a tape in the slot-NOTHING- to make a long story short i contacted the service dept of sylvania and got the address and phone nr, of the closest waranty repair shop-72 miles after a trip there and a wait of three weeks i finally had my recrder back. so check carefully anything you buy on the web
These produce great sound but they are so cheaply built that I bought two sets and they both stopped working suddenly within 2 months. They are a complete waste of money and frankly the company should be ashamed for producing such a cheaply made product.
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.
The packaging says that it is compatible with the original iPod. It is only compatible with the iPods with docks. It is inexpensive, but it is worthless to me.
After having for one week the earpiece does not work. do not recommend to any one for that u buy a bluetooth.
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.
The Panasonic CD player has a good sound quality, but does not automatically change from one CD to the next. It requires manual switching via the remote control to change from one CD to another. This feature was not explicitly stated in the specifications, and is misleading to a buyer who is seeking continuous playing of all five CD's.
Overall, I really liked these headphone. They stayed on my ears when I was running or biking and produced a sound quality that I was more than happy with for working out. I would have given them a much better review, but it hasn't even been a month since I purchased them and the wire where it plugs in to the device has shorted out and I can only get audio out of one earphone now. I have not put these through any kind of extreme use. I would consider it to be moderate use, so I'm very disappointed that they've broken so quickly. Not worth the money.
I bought the Zen V, it was great for about a month, then it started freezing, the screen began to turn red with lines in it, then completely black. Though it still played music, i could see nothing, i had to remember where the menus were. Then, after a while of continued freezing and the headphones breaking, it stopped playing completely. I plead with you, don't buy the Zen V
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'.
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
They are not the worse earphones I have tried, but they are not worth the $ 99 you will spend. I just bought a in-ear phones from Sony at $ 27. They are better staying in your ears and the sound quality is simply great.
First, I'm tough on headphones. I wear them all day at work for between 8 & 13 hours. Most of the day I'll keep one in my left ear so I can hear customers and my test equipment.Second and most important, I can't stand earbuds that take massive effort to get good sound. These buds ship with one rubber flange set and one foam set of earpieces. The rubber is worthless for anyone with larger ear canals. The foam does work if it's shoved waaaaaay in. Once they expand to headache inducing size you get the bass that even the junk buds apple throws in with an ipod do. The problem is, why do I need to use rifle range earplugs just to get ok sound when other buds do it better for less than half? Also the cord is super thin & feels really cheap. I sent thes P'sOS back & bought two sony ex71's.In my opinion any headphone reviews with quotes like "If you are a bass junkie, you will find the bass lean. This is difficult to say, but it's not the headphones. It's you. You are addicted to heavy one-note bass (it's an epidemic - note how rental cars always have the bass at +10). Go cold turkey and listen with these for a week, however, and you will discover that there are actually, ahem, different bass notes." are for people that haven't listened to a song recorded after the death of Beethoven.Anyone listening to hip-hop, R&B;, Electronic & most especialy Drum n Bass... Stay Away.
I bought the TV from CompUSA for 699 (after MIR).I got the product home and since I did not have a HD reception I connected it to my DVD player. Since it was DVD and I know the resolution difference between the DVD and HD, the quality was acceptable.Now that I have HD reception from my cable provider (Comcast), I find that the quality of DVD and the HD channels that I see now, is almost identical.Since one would buy the HDTV for picture quality, if the difference is not significant, then spending the money over such a product in my understanding is useless.I would discourage anybody thinking about this TV.
I was so disappointed when I tried to use this Walkman radio. The station locater is very sensitive - that's ok. But once on a station, I couldn't move around or the station would cut in and out. Just bad reception. I've returned the item - surprised Walkman would have/sell such a low quality item.
I bought these headphones because I was looking for something that would provide deep bass and fit in my small ears. The sound is great and the earbuds are comfortable, though they do tend to slip out when working out. However, after a few months, the sound in the right earpiece started cutting out, then quit altogether. I bought another pair, and the same thing happened.Don't buy these unless you have the money to spend on a replacement every few months.
This monitor died after about a year and a half of moderate to light usage. This is quite disappointing. I have had monitors last up to 10 years. If not for this, I would have said the monitor was great.
I bought this mouse about a week ago along with a Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard for my desktop computer. The keyboard is excellent, but this mouse is a piece of junk. It's extremely unpredictable. One minute, its working great, the next its very choppy and inaccurate. I tried multiple fixes, including repositioning the bluetooth receiver closer to the mouse, reinstalling the mouse, hitting the "connect" button on the mouse several times, trying a black mousepad, etc, but nothing seemed to work. I bought this mouse specifically because the reviews on Amazon were so good. Usually, you wont go wrong if a product on here has tons of good reviews, but I got the shaft on this one. I'm returning this mouse and buying a Steelseries Ikari Laser instead.
This product sucks. it didnt charge my ipod nano, and also tried with other models of ipod and did not charge at all. Both the wall and car charger are useless. Dont waste your money.
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.
This product does not work if you use a case on your ipod or iphone. The plug in for the cord is bigger than a normal apple made one and will not fit through the opening of the case. The good news? I already had a cord so the car charging plug was still beneficial, but if you are looking for a cord to keep in your car and have any sort of case on your item it won't work. All in all, I give it two thumbs WAY DOWN!!
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.
This bluetooth adapter has never worked well. Connections are regularly dropped. Device profiles regularly disappear. Packets are regularly dropped. I initially tried to use with Dragon Naturally Speaking, but after so many minutes of use, recognition would drop to nearly zero - then I would go back to listen to the sound files, and they would be completely unintelligible.I just can't say enough bad things about this unit. =
So I wanted a speaker for my iPod for my birthday. Got this one. I have a 3rd generation Ipod Nano, 8GB. It worked for the first few tracks then started skipping. I know it is not my Ipods fault because we have another speaker in the house that doesnt make my ipod skip. Also, the only buttons on the remote that worked were the Power buttons and the volume buttons. It did not work to change the song forward or backwards. However, my boyfriend has a classic 30GB ipod and the remote worked perfectly on his Ipod.I returned this for a new one, thinking it was just that speaker. Same EXACT problems. I even got a new remote from Altec Lansing, who sent me a new remote for free.I really wish this had worked for me, because it looks nice, the sound was fine, but in the end the remote didnt work and above all, it skipped!
I can't believe that Amazon/Tiffen is selling these at $28 when you can get the same item as a generic for $4 or less on eBay with free shipping. Normally, I love Amazon (Prime member) and I also look for brand name items over generic when it comes to my camera equipment but this item is about as low-tech as you can get. After all, how hard is it produce an aluminum ring that screws into then end of a lens and allows you to attach a larger filter? Use the extra $24 towards a nicer filter or dinner.
I know it only cost me 3 bucks, but it's pretty flagrant false advertising. I bought this expecting to be able to hook my computer up to my tv and it just didn't work.
I own the Olympus FE-100 Digital camera, and it came with unchargeable batteries (oxyride). I switched to Energizer Batteries and bought an Energizer 4-battery charger that can be had for less than the price of half a tank of gas. It's not a quick charger like this one, but I say for less than half the investment, I've got a charger that does the job. I would NOT spend this kind of money on a charger. So I say, if you're part of the "gotta have it now" generation, you definitely pay for convenience. Otherwise, charge your batteries more slowly (2-3 hours) and save a lot of money.
Linksys products do not seem to work with other Linksys products.I am a reasonably intelligent college graduate who has some experience with computers. I own a brand new WRT54G Linksys router. I also own a Linksys WRE54G range extender and a WVC54G Linksys webcam, both less than one year old.I have spent several days and many, many frustrating hours on the phone with Linksys customer support. In short, nothing works. The products are incompatible. Here are details:First, the range expander: After an hour on the phone with Linksys customer service, I was told the range expander is compatible only up to version 4 of the router. I had purchased a brand new version 5, meaning I needed to DOWNGRADE the router in order to use the range expander. Customer service told me to return the new router, gave me a barcode number for the old version 4 router, told me to search local stores by reading barcodes on each box I could find, and good luck...I might, just might, get lucky.(Note: I have version 1 of the range extender, which does NOT have an Ethernet jack. Version 2 apparently does, located right below the antenna on the front panel. Good luck trying to figure this out on your own...the box claims compatability with the router)Second, the webcam. Here is the letter I just sent to Linksys:To Whom It May Concern,I want to formally complain about my customer service/technical support experience with Linksys.I bought a WRT54G Linksys router and a WVC54G Linksys Internet Video Camera with SoloLink DDNS service. The SoloLink domain name fails to show the webcam image. Instead, it brings up my router's web utility.Yesterday, I spent close to three hours on the phone with various technical support and customer service people. The last step: a 2PM follow-up support call was scheduled for today, in which I was promised the problem would be addressed. No one has called me.I just called Linksys support again. After another 30 minutes on hold, I was given another promise that someone will call me "at some indeterminate point in the future."This "service" is unacceptable.This has been the single worst customer service/technical support experience I have ever had. I have wasted many hours, most of it on hold listening to the same annoying song. I have been accidentally disconnected TWICE, once yesterday and once today, forcing me to call back and wait on hold until another support person became available. Worst of all, the appointment for 2PM today was not kept, and I had to reschedule business appointments to accomodate Linksys.I have been very polite with all of the support people. I understand that this is not their fault. This is Linksys's fault for building a support service that is unequipped to handle seemingly simple problems like mine.I will be sharing my experiences with Linksys support with my friends and with online customer review sites like amazon.com. Unless my problem is resolved quickly, I will return these products and get my money back. Perhaps Netgear, D-Link, or Belkin will offer better service and support.BUYER BEWARE!!!
We have had this for about a year. It worked very well at first, but in the past few months I can't tell that it is doing anything but making noise. Even with new filters, I can't feel any humidity in the room.There are 3 settings. The low setting is so quiet I can barely tell it's on, but it doesn't put out any moisture. The middle setting is ok, it used to put out enough moisture for our room but not anymore. It's not too quiet, but not horribly loud either... it's barely tolerable to sleep with. The high setting sounds like i'm in a wind tunnel and would be impossible to sleep with.The tank has a lid that you put on and screw a quarter turn to make it stay on. There are 3 tiny tabs that hold it on. 2 have broken off long ago, so only one is left to hold the lid on. These broken tabs cause it to leak when the tank is turned upside down to sit on the base. We really need a new one and will go with a different brand this time.
I bought the remote some time ago and was very excited with it initialy. However right away problems began to surface. The remote would lock up and require the battery be removed/reinstalled to remedy the lock up, a few times each week. Now there has been a firmware update to correct this and other problems experienced by other users, and having begun the update it won't finish. I'm left with a non functioning remote. I've left three email services tickets and each time the promise is that a rep will return my email in 24 hours. It's now been one new ticket for each of the three days with no return email within 72 hours for any. My recommendation would be for you to wait till the bugs are worked out. Read Logitechs own forum for confirmation of my experiences and the future resolutions.
I have a Logitec (Harmony I think?) remote and this didn't work with it at all. Not as sure about other universal remotes. Got a wired extender instead.
I obtained these binoculars a few weeks ago, and could only see double images, despite every attempt at focusing, adjusting the spacing, etc.They do not gather as much light as a 70mm pair of binoculars should, and the extreme zoom, while sounding good, makes them impossible to use without a tripod, and binocular mounting accessories.In addition, when accidentally dropped from a 16" height, while in their "protective case", the entire front lens housing and assembly snapped off, destroying the unit entirely. It was made of very very thin plastic.
One of the beauties of this camera is that the mini-disk can be taken out and played directly on your DVD player. You'd think that the same would be true of your computer. Wouldn't it make sense to be able to take the mini-disk out of the camera and then be able to call up the still photos you took and be able to email them or print them? Can't do it. You have to get special software disk called "Picture Package" ($70!) that they don't tell you is not compatable with Windows XP editions with Service Pack 2, which most Windows users have. When you install the software, it freezes your computer or worse and the tech support acts like you are the only victim in the world. It's a real scam.
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.
The first time I used it - I was at Met in NYC and I was taking lots of pictures. Suddenly my camera (Canon Rebel T1i) complained of card error and asked me to reinsert the card. I turned off the camera and reinserted the card and lo! All my pictures were gone. It is so sad to lose those wonderful pictures.I am going to see if I can return this item. Maybe I just got a bad piece, but I wouldn't recommend this item to anyone!
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.
Received on Christmas morning, open blister pack, attach small camera and try to adjust. The part that holds the camera broke off from the legs. Waste of money since I'll have to pay for shipping, and they recommend insurance, to get it repaired/replaced.
I just pur. a new workstation with dual quad procssors and plenty of ram with SP3 on it. The unit crashed my system 3 times. Didnt know what the problem was till I took the software and hardware off. I do believe it dosent work with SP3 and all tech support said was to return it. I bought a Linksys wireless and working fine now.
I just received this ANR-20 headphone. What I observed is it noise cancellation feature works fine but it fails in the sound quality. It sounds like a $5 headphone with poor bass and sound quality! Also no volume control on the headphone, uncomfortable for big head.Try some other noise canceling one...better to spend some 20 bucks more to get better sound quality!
I received this item, keen to have it placed on the camera and lens cap. Once I placed the elastic band on the lens and after adjusting it a little to ensure it is in a good place, the elastic snapped. Very bad quality. Avoid buying.
Wasted my time. The booster only works with version 2 of the BEFW11S4, not the v 3.2 that is out now. It doesn't say this anywhere. I had to call their tech support to find this out. So if you go down to the store and buy both, they will not work together. You have to have an old model.
Answer: When it comes from Apex. Based on generally good experiences I've have had with Apex gear, I bought the unit a year ago, and it has functioned properly, playing disks with multiple formats, but it DOES NOT SWITCH from one disk to another by itself, let alone from one track to another on another disk. This a fundamental requirement of a multidisk system, IMHO. I've been waiting for a firmware upgrade, but none has been forecoming. In short, don't buy this unit.
These headphones are terrible. The cable for the headphone jack is about 6 feet long, the sound quality is absolutely terrible, and the they are extremely uncomfortable. The only reason why I give it two stars rather than one is for the catchy design. That's it. So save your money and look elsewhere.
I went to BestBuy to purchase a 1GB shuffler (for running) and a regular ipod 30GB for my long commute everyday 2.5hr. The sales person recommended the Sansa 260e, for $190 4GB and all the options it made sense for me to purchase it.....however file transfer was confusing (MCP mode all the songs displays unknown) while connected to USB can not use the sansa, also the unit comes with sample songs which it freezed the unit, but it dose not have a reset button so you have to wait till battery drains. One good thing was video transfer was simple and worked. Unfortunately I have to get the ipod but I'm glad I decided to purchase it locally vs. shipping
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.
When working this is a great product. Unfortunately, there is a are known reliability issues with product. The "Back Cover Open" issue render my MFC-7820N inoperable after 8 months. I searched on web an it appears a significant number of machines are having same issue. Brother support offered no help and has been unwilling to recall product. I would not do business with Brother again.
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 recently ordered the above battery backup,(not a headset as listed on the Amazon site). The description said it would fit the new 1.9Mz DECT 6.0 Panasonic model KX-TG9392T. It does NOT fit. The jack from the wall A/C adaptor(PQLV207) does not fit into the battery backup (too large).
the case wasnt an exact fit for nikon coolpix s610.but looks wise it was good
popped my hdd out of a bytecc fw/usb enclosure and installed it into this mad dog. it read files fine - but it will not allow you to write to the disk or delete files.on writes, it displays the msg that you cannot copy items to the destination because filenames are too long for the destination. on trying to delete, it displays error code -50. popped it back into the bytecc and all is hunky-dory,works fine directly connected to the computer in both fw and usb. if you POSITIVELY NEVER will use this enclosure on a wireless network it might be ok. stand is sturdy and drive stays cool (played my itunes all night and drive never got too hot.)goes back tomorrow. this dog has heart worms.
Total waste of money, item is different from picture. Does not charge ipod at all, false advertising. I am very upset by this item
I just wanted to extend my utter frustration with the RV0041 router. I spent more than $250 for this router, thinking it would be all I ever needed. Only a few months after owning it, the already LOUD internal fan started sounding like a jet engine. I contacted Linksys support and was sent a replacement through the RMA process. The unit I received worked for about a month or so now without a problem until now. It has started sounding like the other one. What piece of junk fans did they put in these things? I am getting rid of this and going with another brand. Now I am out $254, and I have to go spend money on a router.
I purchased this battery to save some money. I didn't want to fork out the huge price for the Canon BP511. However, this battery is a complete waste of money. It took maybe 50 photos before I would have to recharge it. Now, it won't even hold a charge. If I want to use it, I have to charge it and use it right away to get my 30 photos.I am hoping that there are other non-name brand batteries out there that are equivalent to Canon, but this one is definitely not it.
This was the worst headset/radio that I've ever bought. I could tune into only a very few stations (4 or 5), and it broke within 3 months. Terrible, terrible, terrible! Cheap and horrible reception!
Is there a rating for zero stars? One is too many.The iTrip instructions don't work on Windows XP. After installing my iTunes and iPod, I tried iTrip. Forget it. I got an error message that a &quot;MusicMatch 7.1&quot; is missing, and the installation stopped. If MusicMatch is required, why doesn't it come with iTrip? Why isn't it on the CD?Next, I found MusicMatch on the web. V7.1 is no longer available. I'm going to try v 8.2. Will it work? Who knows.Doesn't Griffin Technology test their products before releasing them to the public? Do they take any pride whatsoever in their products?
I found these headphones difficult to wear because I couldn't find a good fit with the ear pieces provided. The black mushroom style plug was the only fit that seemed to produce he bass that made the sound decent and because I had to push them so far into my ear, it became annoying after a short time. If you don't mind something pushed into your ear snuggly enough to allow the sound to come through, then these work fine. I guess I prefer something that isn't so snug. For the price, I will be looking for another model that works better for me.
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!
Be very, very careful when buying this card! It is totally different hardware from the WPC11 ver. 3. I thought I was buying the ver. 3 card, which has both linux and wince drivers posted on Linksys website! The ver 4. card is a cardbus (32bit) card with a RealTek chipset inside of it, while the ver. 3 card has the prism 2 chipset and is only a 16 bit card. I think it is very shady and very strange the linksys would market totally different hardware with the same name (WPC11). I very much dislike this buisness practice, hence the two stars. The product works fine in windows, and seems to perform well, but getting it working in wince and linux (which is why I bought it) is next to impossible.Thanks to amazon's wonderful customer service, I can return these for a refund since I thought I was getting the version 3. Thanks amazon! No thanks linksys!BTW, as of right now, amazon still lists this as a '16-bit' card. This is not true, it is the 32-bit, cardbus, version 4 of the WPC11 (at least that's what I got).
Do Not Waiste your time or money with this amp!!!It started smoking and fryed up after only 1 day trying to push a pyle subwoofer!!! The amp is really small compared to other amps especially since it claims to have 3000 watts of power, it has more like 300 or 400 watts max.
I added the black cartridge to my Lexmark Z23. Printingwas good for several pages of text. After sitting forseveral weeks, I needed to run the clean routine severaltimes to get rid of the streaking (color has the same problem).After sitting for an another couple of weeks, streaking again.Several cleanings did not fix the problem this time.I will not be replacing these expensive cartridges. My moneywould be better spent on a different printer.
I ended up sending this pocket pc back five times and I had to replace it twice! The service is poor compared to other companies. The device is extremely fragile and takes up time on easy tasks with the hardware. I would stay away from this company and recommend &quot;hp.&quot; If you want to buy a good priced Pocket PC that has Wi-Fi and has a high quantity of memory, purchase the hp 1945 Pocket PC. Other then the support from Toshiba, the operating system software (Windows 2003 Pocket PC Edition) is easy to use and gets my jobs done without working at my desk all day long.
I needed a pair of running headphones that sounded good (at least better than the crappy iPod headphones) so I went to circuit city, and bought basically the only non-Sony clip on headphones they had.The clip on mechanism is fine, though the clipping portion becomes sore on my head behind my ears. But they serve the funciton of keeping them on your head well, even though they dont thoroughly push the unit into your ear.I could live with this if not for the fact that the sound reproduction is terrible. No bass, the midrange is extremely scratchy, and I think the uppoer frequencies are way, way too bright. I often pumped the volume to get the bass, but had to bring it back down because the upper frequencies were torturing my ears.I've tried a number of different EQ settings, but I was never satisfied. In the end, if you are looking for some throwaway workout headphones, use these. If you dont want your music mangled, look elsewhere.
I bought this printer because I always have been an HP user. I especially wanted this model because it had the memory stick capability without having to use my computer.The first one didn't work at all, so I exchanged for another on Helpdesk's advice. The second one worked until I tried to print wallets, then the photo reader failed and stopped working.The third one didn't read memory stick at all.HP support was not knowledgeable and offered no help. Supervisor was supposed to address my problems, but never called me back to compensate me for all the paper and photo cartridge expense.Then I bought another HP, different model, because I thought I would give it another chance. That had horrible print quality, so I am going to try an Epson.
bought this wireless receiver at a local radio shack for about 40 bucks because i don't have a phone line in my room and i needed internet after i relocated my computer from the office to my room. It constantly drops internet, at least 4 or 5 times a day as bad as every 5 minutes sometimes. I cannot find patterns to solve the problem. I contacted customer service. That was even worse than the product. The only advice I got was that I needed to install the software over again the exact same way as the first time. That was after the person floundered for half an hour when I was trying to explain to him that YES, I do get internet with it. But NO, it is not steady and cuts out constantly. took that long all the while he kept telling me if i can't get any internet service it means i must have some sort of interference which i don't because its just through one wall 10 feet away and then he resorted to telling me to start over and sorry that's all we can do, can we help you with anything else today. Pathetic. Please don't buy this product. I wish i had just installed a phone line for less money and hooked up reliable corded internet.
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 purchased this camera on the recommendation of a camera store owner because of some special lens it supposedly has. It doesn't take any better pictures than other cameras I have owned and it is sooo difficult to get it to focus on anything! I had a baby recently and most of my early pictures of her are completely blurred because of this camera's inability to focus, especially close up. I'm going to return it and trade it for a Pentax which always takes close ups well. I agree with the shutter release delay everyone else is having a problem with also.
Nice Ink at a Grossly Inflated PriceDespite 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 easy 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.
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.
Was told item would be sent out in 24 hours. It was not sent out until 5 days later.
This is my second Sony Trinitron. Now this one has fallen to the "Sony kiss of death." It keeps turning off and will not restart. It will run from a cold start for about 4-5 minutes and then die. I have gotten repair estimates of $200 -$300. for a 'possible' repair. This is a common problem with a poorly designed power supply that overheats. Sony truly built a defectively designed TV. I am finished with Sony. It is all baloney.
I have changed my mind about this subwoofer. The sub performed fine for the last two years, but it started having problems. It would thump very loudly when powered on and the bass would flutter as if the woofer or the amp was going out. I purchased a 12" 200 watt power subwoofer and I am very pleased. If you can afford a 12" sub go for it. If you want the full movie experence go for the bigger sub.
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.
The fit of the headphones is great. They are light, padded, and cover the ear fully. Given the ear coverage, I expected better sound quality. It is tin-like, all treble. The bass is really flat. There are much better options for over-ear headphones in the same price range. Look elsewhere, unless comfort is your ONLY criteria.
I was hoping for improved reception of my wireless signal. No go. Not even in the same house, sadly, much less where I wanted to pick up the signal, about 50 yards away.
After reading Bill from New Jersey's posting, I tried for several days to get Garmin on the phone -- all with no success! I waited and waited on hold, and -- on four occasions -- I was essentially told that since they "were experiencing unusually high volume of calls," I needed to call back and then I was disconnected. On another occasion, I admittedly gave up after over an hour on hold. Having spent almost a thousand on the Nuvi and having the first suction mount become unusable after a half dozen moves in three months, I broke down and bought three more mounts so that I could have one in each car. I'd think long and hard before I bought another Garmin product, however!
This is Denon's newest A/V receiver, and the big feature Denon touts is that it has HDMI. It has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output, and it's supposed to have HDMI switching. HDMI is the latest digital A/V format (it replaced the prior digital format: a DVI digital video cable plus an optical or digital audio cable). The HDMI format includes HDCP (HD copy-protection) to prevent copyright infringement of HD media. But if you want this receiver for an HD A/V system, beware. The reality is that HDMI & HDCP are not ready for prime time. The A/V and HD internet forums are awash with complaints about the incompatiblity of components connected with HDMI cables. Some receivers have HDCP repeaters, which some output sources do not recognize & thus can't do a "handshake." My Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD-DVR cable box thought this Denon receiver lacked HDCP and thus would not transmit any signal. I therefore returned the receiver.
The product details clearly state in two places:"A handy drawer conveniently tucks away note pads, pens, pencils and other supplies that might add to desk clutter" which was why I purchased this item - but there is no drawer.
I bought this item' and found out it is not the same as posted. the picture posted is misleading'I am shame of you'the battery workmanship is much bad than original IBM battery. Although it maybe made buy Lenovo but the computer said it made by SANYO. I think I have been cheated. Everyone who want buy this please be cautious'
I would only use this tripod for very small lightweight cameras. It is not very sturdy. Noticeable vibrations when recording video.
connected via fiber optic cable to sea and sea dx 8000 camera it does not work. only god knows when it does flash and when it does not. no matter what your camera and/or strobe settings are, result is unpredictable.i like the target light. so i use it as extremely expencive underwater flashlight.
i ordered an 8gb card but recieved in the mail a 4gb card since i needed it right away i opened it and used itI really wish i had recieved this item correctly the first time and am very tired of the shippers making these stupid mistakes and I will not give them the opportunity to make it betterMaybe they can get it right the first time
I bought this camera in Dec. 2004. After about 2000 shots, it went dead in March 2006. When I power on and off this camera, it behaves like it loses its mind. The lens retracts back and forth by itself, and it goes dead right away when I push the shutter button.Although the picture quality it took were nice, I am very disappointed by this A95's short life.
It's plugged into my tuner but I still have to turn it on independently; it takes forever to select a track in random play; if random play is an option when listening to a customized play list, I can't figure out how to activate it; I can't get the 'best' option to work, and I can't play the adjacent disc without stopping the current disc, selecting '+/-' on the remote and then hitting the play button again. Granted, I'm neither an audiophile nor a rocket scientist and I'm no spring chicken either, but I shouldn't have to be any of those things in order to play my cds without getting aggravated. If I had another $300 to burn, I'd get something a LOT more user friendly. Like the SONY disc changer I used to have.
Trying to discern the time or phone number at night or day in the prone position is virtually impossible due to the poor quality of the lighting display . Who wants to get up to read the time or phone number ?? Not me.
I experienced the same problem that other reviewers have reported. The wireless portion of the router stopped working after only 10 months. The wired connections and router function still work fine. Linksys is replacing the unit since is still under warranty, but it is very inconvenient to be without my router while I return it to the manufacturer and wait for the replacement.
Works good at first, neat lights and all that. But after three or four months of use, keys just stop responding and the paint on the top of the keys flakes off. I went through three of these in one year before I decided to not buy more and changed to Logitech products.
away. They sent it to me half packed, broken item. This system NEVER worked!!!! Just looking at it when it arrived, you could see this was damaged. Just save your money and stay away from this company PERIOD!
After assembling my turntable I pushed play and the platter spun around, went in reverse and then stopped. I turned it off and let it sit for an hour and it still wont start.Very disappointed in Numark. I want my $184 back.
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.
I used the unit to play books recorded on CD's (MP3). It worked well for 30 days. Then it stopped working.It also has the annoying problem of of not returning to the place where you stopped. Thus necessitating fast forward to your place.Am trying to get a replacement.
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!
This drive kit is so unstable!!If you can get it to boot and see the hard drive. You better do what you need FAST, the thing will loose the hard drive faster then you can walk into the other room after a reboot.If bill gates finds out about this he might want to stick a Microsoft sticker on the linux build that this Nas Drive runs.Lets hope they get a new firmware out FAST!!!Version 1.03 is better then the new 1.04 version. Dont upgrade to 1.04!!
Received this as a gift. Screen went black in first 15 minutes of the first movie. The battery does not recharge or hold a charge. Will be taking this one back and buying a name brand. Don't waste your money or time with this product.
I had high hopes for these Etymotic ER6i's. Turned out they were very disappointing. Tried them several times, for several hours, with all the different inserts, different EQ settings on my iPods, positioning them differently in my ears. Just could not make them sound good. Heck, the original iPod earbuds sounded better. Fortunately I was able to return these ER6i's. Purchased the Sennheiser CX300's and they are excellent.
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
I'm normally not one to take the time out of my day to write a review for something but I feel that if my bad experience here might save just one person from blowing their money the time is well spent. Everything that everyone else has said about this being a piece of junk is true. I was fortunate enough to get less than three months out of it before the screen turned into an hour glass shape and the colors got screwed up. I called one of the &quot;service centers&quot; nearby and they said they were no longer dealing with APEX because they would not honor his service bills and parts took forever to come in if they did at all. I've talked to Apex numerous times when I finally get through to them and they also lie to me and will constantly try their hardest to hang up on me. I'm about two seconds from working to turn them into the BBB. There has to be some kind of consumer protection we can use.
My Microsoft Intellimouse Trackball quit on me after long usage so I bought this one today at Circuit City. It wasn't an easy choice given all the confusing models on the shelves! I prefer the trackball design over the older &quot;moving&quot; mouse which was a real chore for me to use. Initially, the ball moved the curser quite quickly and freely around the screen. However, after about 10 minutes, I noticed myself frequently hitting the left button when I clearly didn't intend to.Also, my wrist became tense and would cramp up from using it. I think it was due to the wide frontal design. I put my old Intellimouse in its place and found I didn't have the pain nor discomfort. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this mouse based on my own experience with it. I think I'll get another Intellimouse which I would recommend.
WOW! Never left a review before but this is such a poor product that I think prospective customers should be forewarned. We've owned an s300 with canon case, sd450 with a beautiful red leather canon case, sd1100IS, a550, a560, 570IS and a 590IS. WE've loved all our canon cameras and accessaries until now. We recently purchased a new sd1100IS and we didn't hesitate to order the DELUXE BLUE LEATHER CASE psc-1000 to match the blue camera. This case is the poorest quality item I have ever seen passed off as a camera case, period. It looks like thin vinyl glued on thin cardboard. CHEAP, CHEAP!! I wasn't aware that leather can be made that thin. It even has a pattern on the leather that makes it look even more like plastic. There is a belt loop on the back which other customers have reported to pull out of the cardboard when used. I believe it would too. Then there is the matter of smell. This case has a terrible odor to it as well as the quality issues. Fit is extremely tight for our sd1100 which canon says it was made for. There is no, I repeat no room for any storage as is advertised so forget taking a battery or card along. The hole in the top of the case for the camera strap will not accomodate the canon camera stap unless you choose to enlarge it. Overall this is the poorest example of a leather camera case we have ever seen. Can't believe Canon is willing to put their name on such a POOR QUALITY item. Makes us afraid to order another canon accessary without having held one in our own hands first. We are returning this piece of junk at our expense. We are required to cover the cost of shipping to return. I won't even sell this on our Ebay account as I'm afraid of recieving negative feedback over the POOR QUALITY. If you buy this you WILL be disapointed! What happened Canon? You really dropped the ball on this one. We will also be contacting Canon regarding the psc-1000. Read and learn.
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!
This product has poor quality. I recommend avoiding. The felt tip collapsed into the marker, the ink is weak. It's not a sharpie.
Recevied product and installed as per instrucitons.Supplied CD is missing requried software and item does not work without itSIIG web site is opaque and they do not answer their emailNo responseNo supportNo softwareAm trying to get Amazon to take it back.
I bought this card due to the price, I have never had any problems with an SD card before and I have had about ten. I had a problem with the card one time but I was just playing around with my camera. I formatted the card and it seemed to work fine. But then when I was taking pictures of something important, it did it again and I had to recover the pictures. I dont want to have to keep recovering the pictures or risk losing pictures I take. Definite Return. I have never posted a review before, but had to after this bad experience.
I'm on the phone several hours a day while sitting in front of my computer. I've had previous Plantronics headsets that I was happy with. I can't walk very far from my desk (30 feet or so) before it starts beeping in my ear. Muting is an awkward and slow 3-second process that involves holding down the volume control key. Why not just had a simple one-function mute key?The most significant problem is that it picks up a lot of background noise and callers tell me they can hear my keyboard as if its right in front of them.I've been pretty disappointed with this one.
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 bought many of these cards, being a good value, with nice performance & storage for the money. I ignored the bad reviews here and focused on the good ones...Well, one of the cards suddenly died after a few weeks. With hundreds of un-recoverable photos and videos. The card is not recognized on the camera or any computer, so you can't even use a recovery program. I hope I will still be able to find a way and recover all the data.I quickly backed up all the data of the additional cards I have, and will do this very often...BEWARE! Spend the few extra bucks for a SanDisk. It's well worth it!!
I would have put no stars if I could. I never received these products and there was no way to get my money back or track the item. Very disappointed!
Ink level monitor is a joke, when it was still printing great, it show ink out (which is not true) and stop printing.Head cleaning always clean both black and color, bad idea, it could end up use up half of the ink without having both heads in clean condition the same time.With 2 of the above, I am staying away from Epson forever.
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?
CAUTION: I LOST ALL MY INFORMATION, FUI ATACADO POR UN VIRUS TROYANOSE DA&Ntilde;ARON TODOS LOS ARCHIVOS INCLUSO LOS INSTALADOS DE FABRICA.NO SOLO SE PIERDE LA INFORMACION SI NO TAMBIEN EL DISPOSITIVO QUEDA INSERVIBLE
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.
DO NOT buy this Unit if you want to watch Dvd's LOL...seriously don't waste your money. I purchased this particular machine 2 years ago. Workedgreat for awhile then the glitches and inherent problems surfaced. I seem to be having the same problems as many other reviewers ...will not read DVD's anymore at all, Dvd load compartment door will not open (make sure you have a butter knife handy to pry it open, we kept one next to the player til it stopped playing) Even brand new DVD's froze up and would not play. On the plus side the VCR works great . Anyway I will be shopping for a new combo unit today and will have to think real hard before I purchase another SONY.
This tape is terrible, at least on extra-long play into a standard TV set. I would have given it two stars because I *have* seen worse--just not recently--but since there is no way I'm buying this product again I decided one star was fair. If I have to raid an hour here, an hour there from my old tapes that's preferable to peering at this.I don't use SP speed, because I'm not archiving TV shows. All I ask is that I be able to watch my programs with enough quality that I can see what the characters are doing.I just bought a replacement VCR and these tapes. The picture quality (on EP) was intolerably grainy, similar to non-HDTV through an antenna. So after testing recording and playback on several brands of tape of different ages I returned my new JVC VCR and bought a Sony instead. But the new one's recordings were still very grainy. Oh no! But I took a deep breath and ran the same tests. Turns out the problem is these Maxell tapes! The Sony records acceptably well on my *old* videotapes. The quality isn't as good as my old broken RCA, but it's tolerable. --So this leaves me with the question of whether there are any affordable videotapes sold these days that are watchable?
First of all the advertised power(100 watts per channel) is nowhere close to what it actually puts out (sounds like about 30-35 to me). Secondly theres no phono inputs nor is there a tape monitor to hook up things like EQ's. So who is this piece of scrap metal actually aimed at? Most of us who are inclined to buy 2 channel recievers probably have a turntable and or EQ. It's way over priced , it would suffice I suppose as a reciever for your garage but then I suspect any 50 dollar boombox would sound as good and probably do more and you'd get a CD player to boot. Avoid this thing like the plague. If your so inclined pick up the Onkyo 8511 which is only priced at about 80-100 dollars more but is light years ahead of this.
I own a high end Canon Pixma Pro 9000 photo printer. I bought a bunch of HP Premium photo paper because it was 2 for 1. Big mistake. The prints had a mottled pattern which was quite ugly. I thought my printer must have clogged jets because the print quality was so low. I cleaned my print heads and tested the alignment, but I kept getting same lousy quality. So I got on the phone with Canon tech support which immediately suspected the HP paper (apparently HP papers are a known problem). They had me print the same photo on Kodak paper I also happened to have on hand and it was beautiful. The Canon tech support person told me that HP, unlike most of the other manufacturers use a different process with the result the paper surface will swell as the ink is applied to it causing image problems. I think the problem occurs with ink formulations which have water in them, but not 100% sure.No more HP paper for me.
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'
Read the description of this item carefully, and believe it totally. There is absolutely no extra room for anything else in here. Nothing. Nil. Nada. The case is attractive, but fits the camera like a glove. A tight glove.
I am very disappointed with this headset. The over-the-head part is cheap and flimsy, the earpiece has cheap thin foam, lacks decent pivot adjustment, and slips off my ear all the time and the microphone picks up loud breath pops on "D", "P" and "T" sounds, despite the foam windshield.
We have 6 of these printers in the office I work and they have inspired me to write this review. They're lousy... They fail all the time - paper jams are difficult to resolve and this is the case with all 6 - so I know it's not just the one model at my desk. This printer is no good. All 6 in the office suffer the same issues. Spend your $$$ elsewhere.
We purchased this machine primarily for network scanning capabilities. We have an extensive home network setup and were very excited about this machine after reading all of the reviews and researching products. The printing works fine but not as well as our other network printers. The machine is incapable of network scanning... we've spent hours and hours on the phone with incompetent technical support or on hold for more incompetent technical support and have been unable to get an acceptable response. The last response we received was to wait for XP SP3 - ridiculous!! If you are looking for a network scanner, steer clear of this nonsense.
The sound is very good, however the chord quality, especially where it meets the earbuds are very poor in quality. The chord will get brittle in cold tempertures and eventually will crack, exposing the wire, and then break eventually. Given the high price of Shure headphones, this is unacceptable.Good luck in trying to get Shure to listen to the customer complaints when describing the problem with their product.Furthermore, the inner ear plug, does not lock into position, and is easily lost. Replacements are only available through Shure at a ridiculous high price (Something that is worth literally 10 cents in material is sold for 10 dollars.Good sound, but a faulty product design therefore ultimately a waste of money.
This product is not the original. I lost a good amount of weight on the original in years past, but this version doesn't work at all. When I returned product and ask for refund, had to go through Amazon to get it since vendor did not respond.Note sent to me that photos #2 and 3 show the product without the gel (I never noticed there was more than one photo) - and the Johnson product (which doesn't work). Shouldn't photo #1 be a photo of the actual product you are ordering???SCAM - Bait and Switch....classic.
This product arrived packaged so you can see the cool metal sheen and it looked great when I put it on. However, the case prevents the ear phone plug from fully engaging resulting in the music cutting out. The case isn't molded well to the shape of the ipod such that it pops off if you put any pressure on the top or bottom (like when it's in your pocket). I took it off and have not used it since the first day... essentially a waste of my $18.
My expectations were not to high due to the low price. I was pleasantly suprised! Sounds much better than many more expensive units. 5 Stars is how I rated Unable to input above
this prduct barley puts any watts out. it only has a 5 amp fuse on it and it needs a really good ground to work!
The card was defective on arrival. I get "Memory Card Error".The package was horrible -- like the usual Chinese SH..T, you can end up in emergency room trying to open their "electronics".The card failed immediately. I am looking to buy "NOT MADE IN CHINA".Update:=======Went to J&R; and bought the PNY 8 GIG card Made in JAPAN. Works perfectly!
After spending almost an hour on hold with Lorex's support, I am told that they have *NO* USB products that work with Windows 7. They say it works with XP, but I have no way of testing that.
This purchase proved to be a complete waste of money. It did not work.
I am going to echo many of the other reviews on this product.The pro's...1.) affordability. I bought my 2 gig version for about half the price of an IPOD.2.) player functionality can't be beat. In terms of what this mp3 player can do, it blows the IPOD out of the water. Disregard the fact that I'd never use a voice recorder or an FM tuner, the player itself has cool functions for everyday listening. My favorite is the 'Street Mode' that seems to give it a bass boost and cancels out noise without increasing the volume and shattering my ear drums.Con's...The only thing I can say is I would not buy this product ever again, and urge anyone shopping around to look at the CREATIVE players or just go with an IPOD over this Samsung. The software that comes with it is probably the most user unfriendly thing I have ever encountered in my entire life. Some of the reviews before spoke of the player freezing in mid download, but I've never experienced that. My issue is that dragging music onto player, or making playlists and then putting the playlist on the player doesn't actually do anything. The worst thing is, if you want to add a song to a playlist, you can't just add the one song. You can try, but what happens is you end up with a playlist with ONLY THE ONE SONG YOU WANTED TO ADD!!! Instead, you have to recreate the playlist and have the player download all the songs all over again, overwriting the previous ones, JUST TO UPDATE the playlist with one song. It is the most time consuming and frustrating experience I have ever encountered with a piece of electronics equipment... and I work in the IT industry!Do yourself a favor and go with something else.
It looks cool, but it is terrible. It is definetely not 1.3 megapixels. Pictures look VERY PIXELATED even in a tiny format.
I got the translucent orange, 'cause it looks cool, and you'll never loose it, right?I regretted this after trying to use it to steady night shots out an airplane window.It kept showing up as a reflection in my otherwise 'city lights' shots.The product itself is great - just stick with the black one.
VERY BAD PRODUCT.DIGUSTING.GEOMETRY IS ALL MESSED UP. I WORK ON 1280 BY 1024 AND MY VERTICAL DISTANCE IS MAXED OUT WITH ATLEAST HALF AN INCH BEFORE THE BORDERS.It always messes up the geometry whenever I restart my computer. I work on GeForce FX 5200 (256 MB AGP) and still this monitor is the most useless product sold in the American markets.I strongly suggest NO ENVISION Monitors.NO WAYNO WAYWasted my money :(Sigh !!
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.
No Vista 64 bit or Windows 7 support. 6 months of requests for Vista 64 bit drivers and no drivers or even possible dates. This device is a paperweight for me and D-Link does not care to offer the least bit of support.
Followed all directions,when I tried to download pictures, the indicator light didn't flash or stay lit at all. I got an error message saying something about the logo not being proper and that I should return to merchant to have it made right. Needed to use it right away. so I borrowed a friend's webcam and took pictures for my auctions with it. I was very disgusted, so I never wrote you and just took the loss. I haven't used you since.G
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.
dont buy it, it doesn't fit at all .&#62; hard plastic , with medium quality , you can see the that some parts aren't transparent as others&#62; it doesn't fit on the iPad mini no matter what i tried ( i bet that no actual product testing was involved)dont waste your money on this product !
worked great for about a week and the completely stopped working. can't turn it on even if it's on the charger
I am ready to sell this for a $300 loss.The sound quality observed in the Bose store is extremely difficult to recreate at home and also they use custom created DVDs in the store.Setting up is a nuisance. Initially I thought I was unable to calibrate and setup properly, but later I brought home my friends HomeTheater(Denon and Onkyo combination) for testing . That gave a far better performance than Bose.I believe the correct price for this system is $500 based on performance and its competitors.
Pros - solidly built, speakers sound good, has adapters for every size iPod, large numbers on clock display with date and time in 12 or 24 hr format, easy to see in the daytime. It's a good size docking station, so be sure to make note of the dimensions. Cons - difficult to set. With the iPod type spin dials on the top it was difficult to find the right touch to turn them & it wasn't consistent. The display has four settings, off, dim for which there is very little contrast so it's hard to see if you're 45+. Medium & bright were like headlights shining in the room at night. If you weren't using it in a bedroom I'd give it 3-4 stars.
So with all the possible usb hub options out there i though this product was a solid reliable hub. I checked the reviews and was rated well so i didn't have second thoughts. Received the product and it was nothing but trouble. Plugged the product in and my computer will not successfully install the drivers. Im running windows 7 on a dell. Updated all my drivers, downloaded Microsoft driver finder program and it STILL won't work Cyberpower does NOT offer drivers for their product either, So their product support is worthless. Emailed them about the problem, no reply. The hub can run my keyboard and that's it, won't sync IPOD won't recognize hard-drives, flash drives, bluetooth adapter, NOTHING.Maybe I got a lemon. NOT going to get another cyberpower
I am not satisfied with this product. You need the plastic cases in order for the minidiscs to fit. Do they tell you that in the description, NOPE! I bought two and wasted my money. Now they sit... and sit...
I'm not any kind of speaker expert, but these were fuzzy and won't play with any volume. I put in an audio card which helped slightly on the quality of the sound, but they are still pretty soft. I will probably buy some better speakers.
I bought this printer about 13 months ago. There has been a lengthy period of waiting for reliable, quality drives under OSX which have only just been fixed. Until that point, for network printing, we had been reduced to using postscript emulation, not being able to print in landscape, only being able to set 1 copy, and being unable to use the duplex function.The print quality (when you can get a page) is excellent. The usability is hampered by the lack of anything other than some cryptic status lights - and with the USB connected type, the diagnostic utility will only work on a directly connected printer (not a normal network print server). This means if something seriously goes wrong, the lights will give a "unlisted" status and the printer will be mute as to the problem. So for that reason, ordering a P2015dn is better than saving a few bucks.But the big complaint is that, just after the warranty, the main board inside the printer has failed in a way that renders the printer into a POR - print a page, POR mode. That is you have to power cycle it for each individual page. The fix involves a 120 dollar replacement board. And I know this is a "known" issue, you can Google it and see the repair centers talking about having to replace LOTS of these parts for many, many customers. It was so bad that HP was out of stock on the parts. The issue has been known about for at least 6 months, and yet - no recall - no sympathy for those who paid for the HP name and the quality of their past products. No, HP has been content to wait it out, only replacing parts for those who complained in the warranty period and were able to argue their way past denials that a problem existed, wasting their customers time and money.Other than replacing the card (because it is cheaper than a new printer) rest assured, HP will not be the recipient of any more printer orders from me.So, overall, with regret, I would recommend AVOIDING this line of printers and spending your money on another manufacturer.
After reading the good reviews we purchased this popper. WOW!! WAS THIS A DISAPPOINTMENT. The papers last maybe 4 times (if we're lucky) Forget using oil, spray etc of any sort. The papers are good for one time only. We have used several different brands of popcorn including the recommended one. And nothing makes a difference. We bought the unit at Wal-Mart and when we go back to buy more papers we find out they don't handle the paper for the popper. So if we want to continue to use it we have to order and pay a shipping cost. It's not worth the money or the bother. As far as the popcorn it pops fast and sometime it taste OK and sometime not. You would think they would come up with something better then paper liners or at least someone would come up with a better microwave popper. I can't believe that we are the only one that has had this problem.I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS UNIT.
Bought a Creative Zen V Plus as a Christmas gift, December 2006. Daughter used it less than one month, and the joystick button cracked in half.Returned to retailer and got a replacement. Six months later, the joystick on the replacement player "shattered" into multiple pieces.Had a design engineer look at the pieces - Conclusion: Sub-standard, very thin (think disposable plastic cup), brittle plastic used in joystick.... wholly unsuitable for intended use and unlikely to withstand nornal usage - a design and/or manufacturing defect.Creative Labs Inc says.... not our problem, it's more than 90 days old (or in other words - you bought our crappy product; stupid you). They really expect that I'll pay more than $ 80 to have them "fix" their defective product that only cost me $ 69.99 to begin with - and, they won't offer any substantive guarantee that the replacement joystick won't break in 6 months.DUH ! See you in court Creative Labs !!(no wonder the company's revenues are falling like a stone this year !)For anyone considering buying one of these players - DON'T !!If you already own one of these dogs, send your complaints to Craig McHugh, President, Creative Labs Inc, 1901 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035Pros: Was easy to install software and setup player on a fast, state-of-the-art XP computer. Daughter had no complaints using the player.Cons: Extremely cheaply built (made in China, with sub-standard plastic).Complaints abound about broken on-off switches and joysticks.Creative thinks its responsibility ends after they sell the product - and acts like the player only has an expected useful life of 90 days. After 90 days, YOU get to pay shipping (both ways), a $ 25 technician fee, plus the cost of labor to repair the player - and expect to wait months to get it back.Also, FYI - the battery is not user servicable: You have to send the entire player back to the service center (figure about $ 75 - $ 85) to have a replacement battery installed when the current one dies (and it will within 1 - 3 years)
Any one that is reading the reviews or product descriptions here must think twice before you place the order. I've been looking for a car GPS for a while by researching from the reviews and product descriptions from Amazon.com. From all the detailed product descriptions and very positive feedbacks here, I decided to place the order.After I received my first order, I found that box was not sealed. Next, I found out the items inside were wrapping with different packing. This brought up my attention to the condition of the order. Because from what Amazon.com describes the condition should be "New". As I tested with the device further, I found it just died for no reason. It could "die" even when I'm sitting at home still and not driving - it just suddenly loses power even when all the power bars are full. After I re-powered up, it died again even during the flash screen. So apparently, this item is defective and cannot be used. Of course, next I contacted them, then got the return label and returned it.Then, I placed my second order from Amazon.com like I did for the first one. Guess what? I received exactly the same device and they don't even bother fixing it!!! lol, thank god that I wrote down the serial # for my first time: 16L263568 !!! BTW, ANY ONE RECEIVES A DEVICE WITH SUCH # SHOULD RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY, IMHO.Here is my most terrible experience with Amazon.com! I will get it somewhere else and definitely not from amazon.com ANY MORE!!! Same suggestion for you guys...
This battery does not hold a charge, in spite of following Kodak's instructions for charging it. Very unsatisfactory.
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.
My grandparents and I were thrilled with the prospect of their receiving email messages and pictures without a computer. The thrill was short lived when the HP printer quit working, after transmitting one message. We had techs from the cable company and electronics store come take a look, and it was discovered that the HP Presto Printer will not work with common digital cable phone lines. When I called Presto they confirmed that the machine will not, in fact, work with a digital phone line. This REALLY should be stated in the product's description. Disappointing.
I have had this card for a year and just this week I was having problems with it, I could not play game because they would crash ever time I would start them, so I thought maybe the driver needed updating so I update it and it still did it. so after that I decide to open the computer and look inside so I pull the card out and tried to move the fan but it would not move it was lockup, I could not believe that, my computer has some dust in it but I blow the dust out at least once a month. But anyway I try to buy a fan, but the manufacture does not sell the fans and they do not know who does. I said forget all this so I went to CompUSA and bought me a new PNY GeForce 4 TI4200 64Mb I put it in and started it up and install the new driver and click on my game and it started with no problems and I thank now I don't get as may crashes as I did with 3D Prophet 4000 so in a nut shell don't buy this product because if the fan stops working so will your video card.
Can't link it to m pc. No matter what you record, it stays only there in the recorder. Regret at the first time I try it. Call for a refund but get totally ignored.
This is a major piece of junk. I am in the process of trying to return mine. It crashes very often and typically ends up with a new ip address. One guaranteed way to crash it is to turn on port forwarding, for something simple, like ftp. Did these people even test this thing? The range leaves something to be desired. Upstairs/downstairs? You can forget it. About the only good thing is that when I first set it up, they were very helpful (the DHCP stuff didn't work as advertised)....
Have owned two of these. Each broke down and have had a terrible time getting customer service to respond. The first one I sent in for repairs, when it came back, didn't work. Bought a new one to replace it while it was being repaired, it broke down too. Have been trying to contact customer service for 3 days now with no effect. Their customer service is terrible and quality of product is poor. I won't buy anything Linksys again.
I find that the filter works good under many conditions such as in natural light and indoors and it appears sturdy enough to protect my expensive lens. However, when I shot images of a burning fire in my fireplace, I got several glare spots on my photos. I shot the fire from several different angles and with different apertures and the glares never dis appeared. Finally, I removed the filter and got great shots with no glare or distortion. Had I read other reviews on this product before buying, I never would have purchased this filter.
I'll be brief. This keyboard is probably not for anyone that can type reasonably well. Straight out of the box, I experienced an occasional doubling of keys. Instead of 'click' I'd see 'cclick'. If I slowed down my typing, it seemed to reduce the number of times that this happened. If I forgot to pace myself and started speeding up to normal, the doubling happened much more frequently. With this keyboard, I do indeed spend more time correcting this issue than I spend actually typing. I wish I had seen those reviews before I bought this thing.
for the price they are a good value but unfortunately one of the lenses was distorted and i had to send them back. i am unsure at the moment if i am going to reorder the same model or look for an alternative. thanks to amazon for a painless return process.
Bought this thinking what a great deal but got the printer and it came without Toner Cartridge. No where does it every indicate that the printer does not included Toner Cartridge. I had to buy some one online but what a waste of time. Buyer BEWARE!!
I opened it and it was completely dried out. Bummer, because I threw away the packing slip and can't return it. I went to the dollar store and got three for a dollar and they work perfectly.
I am a Chinese, in pass the mail order's way in Michigan on March 12, in your place address for purchasing first set SHARP DV, now I already return toing China, but SHARP DV however badly, needing fixing, but I can't again go to the United Statesing, pleasing telling my this problem-solving way? if can mailing you fix, pleasing telling me mailing.Please accept our thanks for the trouble you have taken.
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
I received a set of speakers which functioned perfectly for about two hours and then stopped working. Harman Kardon customer service replaced this set with one containing a subwoofer which cuts out and a non-functional left speaker connection.I am attempting to get another replacement set now. The manufacturer has not called me back, and I have no idea if they will replace the set if they do call.The whole situation is sad because I really like the way these speakers are designed, and I enjoyed the ones which worked before they unexpectedly shut down.
I tried four copies; three were bad, one was awful. This lens has been very favorably reviewed, and I find their 50 f1.4 to be magnificent, so I took a chance. The only thing I can think, based on what I saw in the files, is that in each case, one or more of the elements was out of alignment, because they didn't produce a normally focused image at any focus distance. Something 10 feet away on one side would be in focus, and something fifty feet away on the other side would be. Very strange.
I have had this all in one and have really really liked it, however it uses 460w when starting up or copying or doing just about anything and that is too much for my house wiring. We got constant light flickering and if it was printing and you ran another power hog then it would trip the breaker. Brother would not help.....it is really a shame since this unit really does everything it says and fast (the fuser takes all that power to heat up). If you have a new house then you should have no problem, I am afraid I had to return mine.
Had this machinefor six weeks it is now on its way to Elgin Il for repair. I only hope it gets lost in transit so I can get my m ony back. The still function ceased working on its second try and then the fun begain. Called the service center for help and might as well gotten a lead life preserver. Not only no help but pleanty of arrogance and run around for three days while they scheduled a tech. to call me. Never got a call therefore it is on its way tom the repair center and as stated I hope it neve makes it. Since this problem I have looked at other units and believe this very heavy klunker can be beat by most all other makes.If you consider one get anexceptional price and hope it does not break so you can avoid the hassle of their service center.
This card caused blue screens in Vista. I am guessing that it is due to the unreliable nature of the card. If you are using Vista, this card is not for you. I will have to buy a relacement SanDisk...
The tiny media cards arrived in a huge box... so much for the environment. But more disappointing, one of the media cards is completely dead after just a few uses. I bought these to be used in a Canon digital SLR and a Dell PC laptop. One media card is completely dead and can't be read/formatted by either the camera or the PC. A quick internet search seems to indicate a similar problem with the Transcend cards for other users. Buyer beware.
When you look at a picture of the Sony MDR-J10 headphones, you probably think "great idea!" I certainly did, and I thought they'd be the answer to my annoyances with earbuds falling out while I run.Well, that's partly true. The over-ear design is ingenious, and there's no slippage whatsoever, which is refreshing. But the design is also its most major flaw: most headphone speakers which project directly into your inner ear, but the placement of the speakers on this set is such that they face forward into the tragus (the projection of cartilage that sticks out from your ear), which means that the sound is inherently distorted. You can adjust the placement somewhat but, to me, it feels like I'm simply choosing the less annoying variation on distorted sound.What's more, the overall sound was a bit tinny and weak for my tastes. I realize these are very inexpensive headphones, but even for running, I can't cope with such thin-sounding music.After trying these, I switched back to the earbuds I already owned and found it less annoying that they fell out occasionally -- after all, they sound great when they do stay in, which is more than I can say for the Sony MDR-J10 headphones.
The product I received is branded "Inspire". The actual products are uglier than the pictured "Lux" products on amazon.On the "InspireTech" website the product description of the home adapter reads that it has a smart chip to prevent overcharging and that it works "with all USB devices chargeable through USB". I noticed that one of the pictures on that site shows the home adapter's informational sticker. It's sticker does NOT state anything about compatibility like mine which reads: "Compatible with ipod shuffle ipod mini, ipod photo, and ipod with click wheel" (I didn't miss a comma). Not so "Universal" I guess. It seems to charge my 2nd gen nano, but I'm not even going to try the touch. I also heard a very slight whirring noise coming from the adapter when plugged in. The casing protrudes about 2 inches from the wall.The car adapter is actually not any uglier than other car adapters I've seen, but it sure feels cheaper. It does not charge my 2nd gen ipod Nano. When I plug it in the nano initially displays the charging battery image but then returns to the normal battery image about a second later. I tried this a number of times and left it plugged in for 5 minutes. No dice.The USB cord is about 26 inches long. There is a distinct abrasiveness to plugging this cord into the adapters or my ipod, unlike the smooth feel of the apple USB cord that comes with ipods.All in all, about what you should expect for the price. I'm going to Apple for a better charger. No, it's not worth the cost to return it.
I have received two of these B W UV filters and one of their polarized filters from amazon and all three are filthy with dust and smudges. Is this normal? Or am I getting returned items? If it is normal one should question B W quality control if they are shipping products this dirty out.Am I being unrealistic to expect them to be clean? Any input would be appreciated.Also, the boxes were sealed with tape on only one side, not both. Again is this normal? Seems useless to seal one side and not the other...
Do not be deceived by Monster Cable's fancy looking cables and exotic looking packaging.Inside this thick &quot;Garden Hose&quot; cable,is nothing more than the basic copper wire you will find in a 1/8 mini-stereo cable that costs $1.99.Unfortunately,I did buy this cable,used it,but could not return it.This cable is almost as heavy as my speakers!! I now use a basic $1.99 mini cable from my sound card to my speakers and it works great!!
I bought this mini amp to power my 2 20 watts speakers and it never worked, don't waste your monies as its nothing more then a toy.
It's a cable, I thought what possibly could be difficult about it so I didn't bother reading reviews just snagged 4 of them. Damn me, I forgot to take into account that the manufacturer might be a lying bastard. The cables don't work in dual link, only single link as another reviewer noticed.
I tried and tried. Despite the lable on the packaging, it is not XP compatible and, after you buy it, XP tells you so - the fujifilm packaging says it is XP compatible, but the fujifilm website (which is devoid of any updates) says:Operating Systems: Windows 98/98SEWaste of money and, worse, waste of time.
When storing uncompressed audio and video files for long term archiving the choice resides between a multitude of cds and dvds or a "mega" hard drive. I had a lot of bits and pieces of multi-media material scattered among several Maxtor external hard drives (some of which I have had for years) and decided to buy a couple of these devices to consolidate my data. Big mistake! After 6 weeks, one of the drives that had been FILLED with 500GB of data stopped working. I contacted the company and they told me that they would FIX the drive but would have to format it for testing. I other words they guarantee the drive but not the data.Now, I have heard of hard drive failure. However I have had a dozen computers over 14 years and have several external drives and not one of them has failed. In addition, I presumed that by filling a drive and then leaving it unplugged, the absence of spinning would prolong the drive's life expectancy. Nobody who purchases a drive such as this does so to back up a similar drive: this is a unique product for archiving (family videos etc). To me putting such a product out on the market (with what appears to be a relatively high failure rate) and then not providing a parachute for the consumer (i.e. we will replace your faulty drive and restore your data) is bad business. The company says that they will give me a list of data recovery companies that I can send the drive to - at my expense. In other words, it will cost me serious money (I am not a business) to recover data from this LEMON drive - and probably have to buy another in order to backup the data! This should be covered by the warranty.I do not recommend this product and suggest that, if you are planning on buying one, buy two Maxtor 250GB drives instead.UPDATESecond 500gb hard drive failed after 4 months - total loss 1Tb of data. Someone should be arrested at LaCie for producing such an unreliable product
I purchased this MW popper with high hopes of getting more popped kernels per batch, and the first use gave me hope: nearly every kernel was popped. Subsequent batches have gotten progressively worse, with up to 1/2 of the original kernels unpopped. I changed the liner after about 5 uses (the directions state that without oil it will last up to 20 bowls) and had a bit of luck with the first bowl again, but then the same rapid decline with more use. I'm quite disappointed with this product.
This product functioned well for about 3 years when it cost about 3 to 4 times what it costs now. Unfortunately, the all the connections had been so unreliable that we bought a new (ethernet only) router, despite performing several power cycles and days of troubleshooting.We bought a basic Linksys ethernet router and hooked the wireless up to it with the hope that they would connect with each other easily and at least the wired computers would be able to connect reliably. It worked, but only after days of troubleshooting. Ultimately we had to set static IP addresses for each of the computers, play around with the TCP/IP protocols on the computers, set the uploaded router's IP address to a different number than what was instructed on the Linksys website, and dealt with other nitpicky problems such as setting one router to DCHP and the other to static and setting all the correct variables. (Apparently Linksys thinks its consumers are willing to understand the difference between an IP address, subnet, gateway, DNS, DHCP routing and static routing.) This problem was so difficult it required the work of two graduates from the Rochester Institute of Technology (one of whom is solely responsible for a retail website whose biggest customer is Microsoft) and a Software Engineer. Individuals with only basic computer backgrounds will have a much more difficult time!My only other complaint is with the interface. The Linksys support staff insist that it's easy to use, but I can promise you that it is not. It provides explanations that are virtually meaningless even to advanced users.If you're looking for a reliable, easy to use product, this ain't it. But if you're shopping for the cheapest product or if you have extensive networking experience, then this may be a steal for you.
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!
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.
This product has a very short cable which makes it useless for me. I've seen other products which have twice this length of cable and I was expecting a similar one
I decided to set up a wireless LAN in my home. I had at my disposal 2 DELL True Mobile 1150 NIC's and this WPC11 from Linksys. I had heard very good things about Linksys NIC's and how easy they are to configure. Well, they are not easy. I count myself more than technically proficient with PC's and setting up networks. I called in my friend, a MS certified Professional... we just couldn't do it. Maybe it was us, maybe it was the card. In short, we just gave up and used the DELL True Mobile 1150 NIC.
Ordered this 5 days ago and needing it for an inFocus presentation from MacBookPro to the projector very soon. Surprise it is NOT the CORRECT ONe.I am frustrated as hell. Why does this have to be so difficult?Timothy BarksdaleBirdman Productions,
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 would not buy this again and don't recommend it. Overall the case is fine, albeit on the cheap side, but there is ONE big issue... the plastic "film" that goes around the outside is very thin and not durable at all. We're going us these 100, but we will not use this vendor again.
I've had an iSub for a number of years, but it's worthless now. It didn't break, it's just not compatible with my current Mac. I replaced my aging iMac DV with a new Intel iMac. Unfortunately Apple dropped support for the iSub with Mac OS 10.5, turning my iSub into a useless paperweight. If you have a Pre-Intel Mac and want to improve your audio without a new pair of speakers this would probably work for you. Just remember it'll be worthless when you decide to get a shiny new Mac.
This review is for the cartridge used in an older Lexmark Z55 printer, which works great. The cartridge wasvery cheap and easy to order but the print quality is much poorer than the standard HP (much more expensive)cartridge, with many minute skips in the ink laydown. Changing the text print quality does not have anydiscernable impact. This would be ok if it was for draft quality prints, it is certainly going to be achallenge to use for writing / graphics that require consistent ink laydown.
This MP3 player is a waste of time don't bother buying it, I bought it in January and it broke within 60 days, I e-mailed SanDisk for a replacement and it came 2 days later and the screen cracked within 40 days, and It cracked AGAIN last month. It's sound quality is OK it's not the best, the video quality is so-so and the pictures are fine, but the fact that the screen keeps cracking is making me really angry and each time the screen cracked I was sitting with the Sansa in my hand and I brought it to my face and it cracks.PROS:It is somewhat portable but to big for a pants pocketIt can hold a good amount of songsIt has good sound quality (not the best I've Heard)The ear-buds are comfortableSanDisk's Customer service is goodCons:Screen keeps CrackingIt doesn't hold all forms of music and converting music takes a long time and most of the time it doesn't workIt doesn't always put the artist on the player when it's CLEARLY on my PCThe Radio and mic recording functions are crap and most of the time you can hear popping beeping and fizzing when attempting to record somethingIt doesn't have good Radio reception and you have to be near a window and sometimes that doesn't even workOverall this gets a 3/10, it was really good when I first got it and then it just crapped out on me and I had to get a new one which is breaking and I haven't even had it for more than 6-7 monthsI want my money back.
This Samsung combo is one of the cheaper ones out there. I felt like I was getting a steal. However, first the remote was inoperative for about a month and the DVD function of the unit is nonfunctional without the remote. Now, it will not read any DVD. The unit has hardly been used, is kept in a clean area, etc. I am not going to send the whole unit in like I did with the remote control. Customer Service made me jump through hoops on that. I just plan on replacing it with something better.
After spending 2 days of trying fixes from their &quot;support&quot; site that you have to hunt and hunt to find anything, I find this system useless. I have a new XP system and you have to search around all locations on the Hauppage website to find new drivers. After trying about 30 combinations and reboots I did get video and audio however it was very jerky. I suggest trying an ATI card which actually works.
i have a new Macbook Pro and unfortunately my cat scratched the outside of it on the silver portion and it looks quite unsightly. Will this work? I've only seen reviews for using it on the screen of iPods and such...
I have enjoyed this camera since my MIL got it for us in 2001. But now it's starting to show it's age, and after countless uses and trip and kids we are finally needing a new one. But I like this one for "beat up" purposes. It still works ok. It captures the dust in the air in pictures and light reflects on it, but if you don't use the flash, all the pics are blurry. Good now inexperienced photographers, and to post online... but not to good quality for printing out pictures.
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.
- 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.
All the reviews are correct. It's junk.That's the last time I buy anything without reading the Amazon reviews first.
The car charger portion does not work with my Ipod, only the house charger portion.
Pros: Excellent movement and control. Works great on multiple smooth surfaces. Responsive clicks. Fits both hands. USB receiver dongle is very small and unobtrusive, yet still transmits well. Light weight. Best of all, for me, the wheel clicks as you roll it.Cons: Too small for my tastes at roughly 4.5" x 2.5". It really only supports my fingers and part of my palm, which makes it uncomfortable to use for any length of time. The battery compartment is on top of mouse and slides around while I'm using the mouse. Feels cheaply made. Left-mouse button dead on arrival.
This switch, while good in theory, simply does not work with some systems.Iogear admits that it's incompatible with Asus motherboards with the nvidea 3 chipset. It is also not compatible with a GigaByte GA-K8U-939 with the ULi M 1689 chipset. With those set ups the computers don't recognize the mouse or the keyboard.The switch works fine with MSI motherboards with the VIA 8237 chipset.I've also noticed that while booting any machine in the system that machine must be switched to the monitor or screen sizing and frequency will not come out correctly.
We're constantly using this machine for the noise it makes. It doesn't humidify well. I can't feel it ever. It is noisy and acts well as a sound machine in the baby room. The filter gets very yucky, too. You'll need to replace it all the time.
I ordered an adapter for my Toshiba Satellite A45 Series notebook computer. It arrived 5 days later on standard shipping, I plugged it in and it did not work. From there, I had to request an RMA from 3BTech, that took another day, and then I had to pay to send it back to them so they could test it and determine whether or not they thought it worked. When they tested it and it was obvious that it was defective, I was refunded the "full" amount of $35. In the end, I payed $8 for shipping and handling and then it cost me another $5 to send it back to them. I WASTED ALMOST TWO WEEKS AND $13 JUST SO THEY COULD SHIP ME A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND MAKE ME PAY FOR THE SHIPPING (BOTH WAYS). After this bad experience with 3B Tech, I sent their customer service an email explaining the sour taste left in my mouth after doing business with them--THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO ME IN ANY FORM--as a result, I DO NOT RECCOMEND using their services for making any purchases. In my experience, it has only been a waste of precious time and money.
este estuche lo anuncian con la camara nikon L 19 y este es para camaras serie S.
It seemed to work well at first. I had some problems getting it to set, because it requires more force than you'd expect to trigger the set command. Successfully got it to work for a Zenith TV, Panasonic VCR and RCA VCR. It also worked on a Sony STD-D550Z receiver, although not all the commands would work. It would run the basic commands for a Sony 5 disc DVD player, but couldn't switch discs (very annoying). I'd still have to pull the DVD remote out of the drawer if I planned to cycle through CDs or wanted to view more than one DVD. I could not get it to work on the Sony STR-DE985 receiver I just bought. Like the other review I read, I'm pretty amazed it doesn't work on Sony devices. The inability to learn commands makes this remote pretty much useless, even if you have Sony devices. Waste of money
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.
Seriously, this vendor stinks! The cartridge did not come in a box; only in the foil envelope which is normally within a box. The date on the foil envelope was Oct04. Whether this was the manufacture date or the expiration date it makes no difference. This cartridge was much too old (more than 7 years), and it speaks very poorly of this vendor, pcInk, to try and sell it. I requested a return which they honored, but with a shipping label with which I had to pay for the return shipping, although I stated that the item received was different than what was advertised. Well, its not worth arguing with them about $3 return postage, but I'll never buy from them again. Be wary if you decide to buy from pcInk.
So I have a fairly old stereo receiver that has RCA and S-Video and some other bells and whistles - top of the line Sony from 1998. Anyway, I just picked up a Micca media player (here on Amazon) that only has RCA or HDMI, but no S-Video. The receiver only outputs on the type of interface that the signal comes in on and I really didn't want to have to run RCA through the walls to the TV now. So I opted to convert the RCA to S-Video for the input.It does work - sort of. I do see the picture, but the quality is very poor. Perhaps it's just the nature of the conversion and any manufacturer's version of such a converter would suffer from the same issue. Either way, it's unacceptable.
This little radio offers the well known Sony quality and gets very good FM reception. It feels solidly built and in my opinion will last for years under normal wear and tear. However if you are considering this radio for its weather broadcasts I would advise you to look elsewear. The other reviewer here that mentioned that one only has to tune in the local weather frequency once if you don't move around is correct. However what is failed to be mentioned is that any analog type tuning knob for weather will perform the same way that a non digital tuner will when tuning FM. It will eventually drift. Without a locked frequency that most of the other radios have for weather, this Sony units broadcast will drift off center and require periodic adjustment. Quite the pain when you have to get inside the battery compartment each time it decides to drop the ball and wander. Personally I have never owned a weather radio with a locked frequency system that was "off", and I presently own 8 of them. So I would not be concerned about that criticism if I were you. Overall there are much better choices for small weather radios and I would not recommend this one.
Overall, the keyboard is okay. Nice feel when depressing keys, portability is good, it pairs well with my MacPro, but it does have some substantial problems.For starters, it literally eats batteries--it is now Nov. 16, and I have changed the batteries three times since I bought this keyboard in July. The claim that "Battery lasts up to 2 months" is a complete fabrication. The low battery light is flashing as i type this, but I just put brand new batteries in about two weeks ago.By contrast, I changed the batteries in my Apple remote keyboard last week for the first time since I bought the iMac about 15 moths ago. In 18 months, I've changed the batteries on the Belkin keyboard on my PC at work once. This keyboard has very poor power management. New batteries should last more than 2 weeks.The only thing keeping me from getting an Apple keyboard is the lack of a separate number keypad, and I can find another keyboard with a separate number keypad, so it looks like I'll be ordering a regular USB keyboard and forgetting about the Bluetooth.
bought this for my kids xmas2007 loved the 2 screens and that they could watch 2 different movies...i also like that they can be put in any car and not be permanent ...well the power cord got ruined ....i ordered 2 new ones from audiovox $30+ dollars later and now i think the power cords blew them both because they don't work at all!!!!DO NOT BUY unless you buy extended warranty and then they will last maybe the 2 years...still looking to see if i can get them repaired for less the cost of new. i emailed audiovox we will see. i will updated in future
I used a few hundred of these mounts 8 years ago when I couldn't get my favorite brands. I thought they were flimsy and hard to use back then. Amazingly, the (apparently identical) pack I bought 2 weeks ago acts far worse than those did. I've mounted 5 slides so far, discarding 7 spoiled mounts in the process, and even the "successful" ones look like they'll be popping open eventually.One or two of the five locking tabs always bend out of shape instead of snapping into the slot like they're supposed to. Applying more force does no good; the tab just deforms more. If I pinch the mount with with pliers to force the tab into place, either nothing happens or the mount itself deforms. I've gotten my best results so far by bending the mount and coaxing the tabs into position one or two at a time. I've also broken a mount this way by bending it a little too far -- and once put my finger through the frame, crunching the film.I guess it's possible that this was just a bad batch but I'm not about to try another box. Even those "good" batches 8 years ago weren't very good. I've used mounts by Star D, Reflecta, Gepe and Hama with much better results; unfortunately the first two don't seem to be available any more.
Extremely disappointed, especially after having done a lot of research and read the great reviews that this product (and the Axion 7" player) received.I bought it for my wife for a road trip and she was excited about the large screen and the ability to connect an antenna to watch tv. The player worked fine for the first DVD we tried, but after that the screen freaked out and went almost black. You couldn't see a picture but you could hear the movie just fine. No complaints about the sound I guess, but what good is that if the screen doesn't work?Needless to say I returned this as fast as possible. In fact, if I could rate it less than one star I would, since it didn't even last one day. Terrible product.
Much has been said about how poorly this lens performs since it is not multi-coated, but that is the least of its problems. The lens I received is very poorly constructed. The glass does not sit tightly within the metal frame; it moves and rattles around. I would never install this on a lens a care about, and I certainly will never consider another Tiffen filter. Fortunately, I did not pay for this filter (it was free with a new Canon lens) and thanks to the reviews I had the good sense to order a more expensive mutli-coated filter at the time I bought my lens. I'll keep this one around in case I ever want to try some type of 'risky' shot where I'm likely to end up damaging the filter.
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.
I placed the order for this item and was informed of it's having shipped within a few days. More than a week has passed and nothing has arrived so I looked up the shipping notice to find there is no tracking information and delivery is expected to take more than forty days! Insane! Don't order this item. Just mine the ore to make a casting for the metal and create some plastic from any oil you have laying around. Make the thing yourself, it will be faster!
I ordered DWL-650 with DI-713P based on the features. The first DWL650 had very poor range, would not work more than 30 feet away with two walls in between in my home. And the second card would not even install on my W2K machine. It keeps saying unknown pcmcia device ( I did not have problem with my first card though) and would not load dwl-650 driver for it. To me, the range is useless, and the tech support is helpless. Avoid this product if you can.
Be really carefull, the quality of this brand is not good at all. If you're lucky it might work fine for a few months(like some of the reviewers, that seem very happy, but not I have doubts about who really wrote those reviews), but if not it will just work fine for 3 months (the warranty duration) .when I bought it, I didn't put much attention to the negative reviews, and now I have a piece of crack that doesn't work. Belive me the brand is not responsible at all with the quality and postservice. Give it a try before you buy it, send an email to the contacts provided in the web page, and if you get a response at all, I'll pay for your player, deal???
I was very disappointed that my 7 foot long belkin ethernet cable didn't work when I plugged it in. The other cable I ordered from Mediabridge worked perfectly.
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.
I gave these as a small stocking stuffer gift - wish I hadn't. I purchased two and both were completely dried up and useless. Ended up throwing them away and apologizing to the recipient. Need better quality control on products being shipped.
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.
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.
I have my main computer stuff, including my internet cable in the basement, and a workstation in the family room on the upper level. The family room workstation is wireless, and communicates with an SMB Barricade router with a little SMC USB wireless adapter.I've often wondered if I could ever get a signal above the 70% range on a good night, or above 60% on a good day, so I bought one of these.I had configured my little network to use WPA along with a shared passphrase. I also use encryption. So, quite the secure little connection.To make a long evening short, this thing does WPA, but only with three particular connection protocols that require user ids, passwords, and certificates (I believe they're TLS, TTLS, and PEAP). This is far more complicated than just the shared passphrase approach that my SMC adaptor uses. I just can't come up with all that on my little peer-to-peer home network.Furthermore, this dish device never registered above 70% for any length of time, so it really didn't even do much better than the adapter it was meant to replace.Yes, I called their 24/7 tech support and got someone offshore who tried to help, but after a lot of steps and me telling him to say things over and over so I could understand him, never quite figured out this simple thing that I have.So, I guess I'll package it up and put it on the shelf where it will sit until I sell it or give it to someone. What a waste of time.
the left side of the headphones shorts out I would not recomend that any one purchase this item
Lame Lame Lame.After I read about this in the NYTimes I thought I HAD to have one.Got one, went out and shot some classic footage. The recording is super easy, and the quality looks fine on the devise. However... I can't get it to work on my mini-mac, so tried on my PC. Again, no go. Tried the update and the update just failed, quit with no error msgs. Now my computer doesn't even recognise the device.I read the fabulous reviews on this thing, and I'm totally jealous. I want it to work. ButI read on other message boards that problems are more common than not, so I'm tossing in the towl.It's going back, and my videos are gone. Ugh...crappiest product I've ever bought...even worse than that Ford Cavalier I got when I was a teenager. Trust me, that's really really bad.
It is a big hassle to release it from the computer. I put several large files on it, which it did fairly fast, but when I went to release it, I got a message that it couldn't be released. I had set up that VSafe privacy zone with a password and it erased everything I had put on it and it took 15 minutes to put one of the three files I had on it back. I closed it to do some other things and when I tried to go back the j: drive wasn't showing in "My Computer". I just pulled it out. It is going in the garbage, I will make sure that any flash drives I buy are plain and easy to use.
This product although not defective in perfomance is not a wise investment since the it's dopple design is easily breakable. If you are interested in a perfomance and durability i suggest the Linksys Etherfast 10/100 Integrated PC Card. Since it is integrated there is minimal chance that it will break and uses only one slot on your PC. Plus the price difference is minimal and you get much more for value.
Well here is the problem i have Most people look at the picture not the discription when i got my pacage It was a single 1 gig sd card not 2 2 gig cards i ordered
My unit quit reading all DVD's. I was very disappointed and surprised because I bought a Sony because I thought it would be more reliable, and I only use my DVD player maybe once a week to watch a movie. I am not a heavy user and still it quit working. When I called Sony, they informed me I could either get it repaired for $169 or get a refurbished one for $109...since mine is practically brand new why would I do that..who knows what I would get as a replacement.So I bought a different DVD player, not Sony, to replace the non-working one for less than half the price of their offers. The VCR still works fine. No explanation was given why this happened.
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
Got the pack for my HP Jornada 548. It is basically a peel-and-stick film. Firstly, its size is less than Jornada's screen - about 1 to 1.5 mm on each side. Secondly, the film has some sticky residue that was left on the screen after I removed it. I like the idea of a sticker as opposed to original HP's &quot;clip-ins,&quot; but it could be worked better. When returned to Amazon, I was warned I'd be charged return shipping costs because &quot;item did not fit my equipment&quot; was my fault (!??). Not a biggie, but description could be clearer to avoid similar experiences. Again, my experience applies to Jornada 520/540 series PDAs.
I must concur with the previous negative reviews of this HD. My husband bought a Western Digital 80G HD in spring 03 and the motor failed Dec 05. My computer came OEM with a Western Digital 80G in Summer of 03 and it failed 2 wweeks after the other one. Motor again. Drive had 20+ gigs of wedding and baby photos. Irreplaceable. Both computers were UPS protected and medium to light use. Mine was 100% original, used only for email and photo storage (and a little solitaire). No power robbing add-ons, no ventilation issues.If your data is important to you DO NOT BUY this drive, and I would question any WD product if this is how they handle a defective product. I have no axe to grind other than the failure of these two hard drives.
Definitely not the smoothest panning or tilting available (important for video), but for what it is it gets the job done and supports heavier setups.It has been working great for everything else but like the other reviewer, I ran into a similar problem with a piece breaking: the panning screw plastic knob broke off so now I can't adjust how tight or loose I want the panning motion to be. Pretty disappointed, currently looking for a nice fluid head replacement.
I used to think that the name Sony meant that you were buying the best. Then I bought this POS. The operating instructions are terrible. The darn thing won't record worth a damn (it won't even record my home movies without some problem developing). It frequently locks up in the finalization mode regardless of the amount of time remaining on the disc that is being recorded. Play back is terrible. This POS is the Edsel of video recorders. Consequently, I wouldn't buy another Sony product even if it had the best rating in the world. Don't buy this product and if you do, plan on using it as a paper weight as that is all it is good for.
Never has this been so true then when I thought I got a 'great' deal on a charger for my new video Ipod. The shipping was more than the price of the item. But I took a chance. It worked once. Just once, and never again. The seller offered to split the shipping with me if I mailed it in to be returned. Didn't seem worth the effort or very fair. My advice is to spend the extra dollars and buy the charger made for the Ipod. It's $20 but at least you will get what you pay for!
Our company purchased the Artixscan 1800F for $1500 a little over a year ago.Recently, the internal bulb burned out. We called customer service to buy a new bulb. For over two weeks, when calling customer service, we would get a recorded message that stated "customer service is currently closed to attend a special training session". Like I said, this went on for over two weeks! Finally, I called a different number I found on the internet. The person that answers the phone says she will connect me directly to someone in customer service. Yes, I get the "customer service is currently closed to attend a special training session" again. I called her back and tell this, she says let me try someone else. You guessed it, the same recording! After the fourth time of this, she says to me "don't take your frustrations with customer service out on me, I just answer the phone". Then she yells over her shoulder at someone "will you go upstairs and see what is going on". She then tells me that she sent someone upstairs to take the customer service message off, so try back in a half hour and someone will answer the phone.I try an hour later and sure enough, someone does answer the phone. I tell her I want to buy a replacement bulb for my scanner and she tells me Microtek does not sell replacement parts for this scanner. I ask who does and she says she does not think anyone does. Now for my favorite part. I ask her what I should do and she suggests "I buy an new scanner".I have never dealt with a more incompetent collect of idiots in my entire career. That includes my dealings with with the City and State. With service/support this bad, to give this scanner anything more than a star would do the customer rating system a disservice.BTW, the scanner was very mediocre on color 2 1/4" transparencies (which is the majority of our scans) and the software dodgy at best.All in all, a horrible experience.
battery won't hold a charge ... but it will work if you keep your laptop plugged in at all times like a desktop PC
Worked for about 4 months in medium to light use. All batteries charged by the unit started loosing charge very quickly. Wall charging prongs broke. Started using the car charger adapter. It worked a few times. Then after charging for about 2 hours the unit and batteries had heated up so hot the plastic blistered off the batteries. I felt lucky the fail was not more catastrophic. Batteries were of course ruined. If you have one I'd stop using it.
I had installation problems with this system. Poor instructions, poor website, and poor service on the phone. I'm still waiting for a call back from their customer "service."
This was a total mistake. I should have stuck with a major known camera manufacture. It hasn't worked right since day one. I finally gave up getting help from Sigma on repairs, and had to take to local photo store. They laughed, and said it would be cheaper to buy a new one then repair the Sigma which is new, and only used once. If there was anyway I could return and get my money back I would, right now its headed for the garbarge.
I have an 160 gig ipod with a ton of music on it and this unit has the worst navigation for an ipod thats on the market. I bought this item because it offered everything I wanted, but if I had the choice to do over-i would run for the hills. This unit is a piece of garbage. Go Apline
MONITORING FUNCTIONS SITED BY PANASONIC ARE PURE VAPOR.It's no wonder Panasonic does not define what it means by "Single-side Monitoring" or "Free-Style Monitoring". I bought these headphones thinking that the multiple swivels would allow me to swing one ear phone out of the way so I could WEAR the headphones and hear what was going on in the room while I listened to the TV through my receiver.But THE HEADPHONE SWIVELS JUST DON'T CUT IT. The horizontal swivel allows an earphone to swing up and in but you can't wear the headphone that way. The horizontal swivels do NOT permit any outward swivel at all. So you have to grab the earphones and stretch them apart, fighting against the springy headband, to put the headphones on your head. The vertical swivels allow an earphone to SWIVEL A MAXIMUM OF 90 DEGREES so it it useless.The Panasonic website states that these headphones have "Free-Style Monitoring". The packaging mentions only "Single-Side Monitoring" and shows someone holding one earphone against one ear while the rest of the headphone flops in the breeze. BIG DEAL. All of my headphones will do that.For all of the swivels and alleged monitoring abilities, THESE HEADPHONES ARE THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE HEADPHONES I have tried, and that includes full size sound insulating and sound passing Koss', and lighter portable Koss, Panasonic and Sony.The sound quality is mediocre. Stereo separation is good; bass is fair but highs are a little muffled compared to other good inexpensive headphones, such as Koss UR-29.And all the swivels and alleged monitoring does absolutely nothing for the comfort or usability of these headphones
Pros:-It's about the same size as my notebookCons:-The cord attaches to the plug at the side, thereby keeping you from using the other usb port.-The fans stick regularly. Sometimes one, sometimes both. You have to get them moving again by sticking a paperclip into the blade and moving them.-The cord will break quickly. This seems to be a universal problem, because when I contacted Antec, they knew about it right away and would have sent a areplacement, except they were backordered for a month.-The "on" indicator light will burn out in about a month, then you won't know if its working or not.-It doesn't really cool that well. You might do just as well by setting your laptop off the desk by supporting it with a small strip of wood on each side, giving it about an inch of air space below.
So I bought these headphones just because I had heard how well they worked. To my disapointment I had a hard time fitting them into my ears. They were very hard to adjust to, and I would not recomend them to anyone who has smaller ears. Also it was complicated how to wear them, because they made you put the cord around your ear so they would fit in the canal. Since they didn't fit they did not cancle noise at all.On the positive side though, I could tell the cord was high quality because of its thickness.If you think you can fit them in, it might be a good product for you. If you are unsure, do not take the chance.
I ordered four of these for our office and none of them worked as they were supposed to work. They would work if a lamp was plugged into the control spot, but not when the computer was plugged into the control spot, even when the sensitivity setting was adjusted as far as it could go. Their website simply stated that if this was the case, something else should be plugged into the control spot; but the whole point of purchasing them was so that when we turned off our computers, the peripherals would go off as well. I returned all of them.
Pocket too small to use and the tabs to hold it in the dash on the sides are very weak.
We had this only a few weeks before the heads were completely clogged, and we always turn it off right after printing. Wish we would have brought it back right away. Have now had it about 7-8 months and it continuously has clogged heads. You have to go through the cleaning cycle about ten times every time the heads clog, and that sucks the ink very fast.The picture quality is great if you set the drivers up right, but the factory "photo" setting is horrible. Figuring out how to get the settings right took lots of time, ink, and epson photo paper. The new drivers helped, but not much.We previously had an Epson 740 and loved it, but we wanted the 6 color printing. The pictures do look better, but just not worth the cost of ink. I wish we would have bought a 6 color HP at just 50 dollars more
We were very happy when we received this product and were happy that we made a good investment, until we start using it .....Unfortunately, when we started using the GPS and start getting lost in places which were built 2 years ago, we found out the software was quite old and was sold in a new package. There has been a lot of construction in North Florida lately and this GPS got us lost in 50% of the places we went to. Garmin should be very careful in promoting the new design with a old software. We had bought GPS primarily for traveling purposes and rest of the features were added benefits which made us choose this product among many others, like Tom Tom, NavMan, etc. etc.We had to return the unit as it was useless for us. Amazon was very professional and took the return in a timely fashion.Garmin makes great products but make sure that the software has a updated version before you buy one next time.PM
You can not use the scan function with Vista. You have to open Paint software and scan from within it. Very time consuming and had I known I would not have purchased this printer. I am using a HP Computer and this is a HP printer. You would think they would be compatible. Shame on HP for putting out an inferior printer. I expect more from them.
My husband and I were thrilled with this TV having owned another Panasonic Viera for our bedroom which has proven quite a gem! After Best Buy couldn't fix the TV we had originally purchased from them we were told to pick out another and chose this Panasonic model. I guess the aggravating part is, the TV has been off all night and today..my husband went to turn it on and have gotten the dreaded flashing 7 lights and that's all she wrote. I'm thankful we were smart enough to get another extended warranty "just in case" but MORE thankful that Panasonic's Conceirge service will be sending repair out on Wednesday. I'm not so happy about seeing this problem has continued and I'm leery that this TV will needs repairs over and over. I mean, geez...a "not so cheap" TV has took a dive in 5 months????????? Our granddaughter's small Sylvania from BJ's that plays all day long has outlasted both these Plasma's...go figure???Panasonic TH 42PZ700 - 42" VIERA plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HD ready
I just loved the Etymotic ER-6i - while it worked. However my first ordered earphone left side's volume reduced about 90% less after about 2 weeks usage. Though I tried to clean and change the filter, it did not help. Because I really loved the sound quality and noise reduction level (i am a gardener and I am using very noisy machines) I ordered at once another pair of earphones. Unfortunately the second one took only 1 day. In the second day morning I realized, the left ear bud just quitting to work like the first one, only the sound level went down "only" about 60%-70%.After that I suspect this is a common problem with the ER-6i (Possibly that is the reason to sell for less on Amazon)I sent an e-mail to Etymotic and waiting for answer about exchange the defective items. I hope they know about the problem and solved it already.
earphone does work from the very begining. And the mouse just lost the left button function after two weeks. Just a disaster.
Nice size for compact rental cars. Easy to carry aboard plane and use after arrival. Although a bit small for full time use, it's great for occasional use and the price is right.Update 1/11/2011. Worst GPS I've ever used!!!! Takes forever to boot. The onscreen keyboard input is frustrating as ...., taking several seconds for each key input to register. The Garmin mapping system still tells you to turn when there are no turns, typical with Garmin products I have used. I've switched to Tom Tom, a far more satisfactory experience.
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!
I have a doctoral degree in engineering and I am not easily lost by complexity and incoherent instructions - then there is Simon 3. The only reason I could think that any consumer electronics company would make a home security installation guide so totally unreadable is that they are counting on people who have dropped a lot of money on it to be very patient and work their way through it while scaring off any would-be home invaders from figuring out how it all works. Eventually, Simon 3 makes sense but first comes hours of reading engineering-level setup guides and trying random stuff until it (sort of) makes sense. This is made worse by each sensor having its own confusing and conflicting installation guide. I strongly advise anyone who tries to set this system up for the first time to use a really good pair of earplugs for when the alarm goes off and none of the access codes works, it is a very painful experience pulling it apart and yanking the battery wires off and starting over. It has a billion clever features inside it that some electrical engineer thought of but was unable to describe in functional terms that a home user would understand and thus use. Pity, it is great technology, just not quite ready for consumer use. I was also bummed that when they say "wireless" they mean wireless sensors, not wireless internet; you have to plug Simon 3 into an old fashioned Ethernet cable to attach it to your router.
I've had Garmin 2610 for a couple of years which I bought refurbished for about the same price as a brand new One XL. 2610 (it can be found for a lot less than ONE XL) is a "reference" GPS for this review.ONE XL Pros:1. Lightning fast GPS lock2. 3D map3. Bluetooth (but no handsfree)4. Chatter kept to minimum and to the point.5. Very simple and intuitive interface6. Portable/2-hr power reserve7. Traffic info supportONE XL Cons:1. Low contrast display - very hard to see in direct sunlight2. Does not auto switch to night/day display mode based on time of day3. Does not adjust display brightness automatically4. Route calculation is not that fast5. Sometimes gives weird directions, for example left turn, followed by a u-turn instead of a legitimate right turn6. Tele-Maps are not as accurate as I've heard, at least in DC-Baltimore area.7. Can not plan a route on a PC and upload it to GPS.8. Can't confirm location of the POI in the Navigate To/POI screen. Must calculate the route before you can see if you selected the right POI.9. Does not turn itself on/off when you start/stop the car. Must operate the power button manually.10. Still no text-to-speech just like an old 2610.11. $100 extra for just a bigger display compared to non-XL might not worth it.I'll probably keep this TomTom considering the 15% restocking fee at Best Buy.
FYI - item was purchased at Target, but the review needs to be written. First of all, I did my research and decided to go to Bed Bath and Beyond to purchase. Once I got there, they had a total of one kind of humidifier compared to the many that were available online. I had my coupon, was ready to spend more on a better humidifier. Plus, I needed one that day, and didnt want to wait 5-6 days for shipping. Fine, I head over to Target and purchase this one. First time i turned it on, it leaked. I thought it was just a one time deal. Nope, woke up this morning to a soaked carpet. The humidifier was on top of a small entertainment center, not on the floor. Will be returning this item immediately to Target. Very disappointed.
Reception horrible. Got as gift and never used. I feel terrible for putting on my wish list.
Very disappointing, said worked both PC and Mac, but doesn't.
I suppose to get this camera because is water prove but is raining and guess what? Is not working no more because get wet from the inside i just get it like 5 weeks a go and im very disappointed i wish i can get an other one or return this one i have an other camera in my Yukon and works perfect with no problem at all i just expected something like that ...
Just a lousy product. Even with the tripod they do not perform well. Zoomed out you had just as well look through a beer bottle with vaseline rubbed on the bottom. I am amazed that Sharper Image would continue to sell this overpriced junk.
I was shocked to see that the battery was totally dead when i got it so i guess you get what you pay for but i was a bit surprised to see a company this big do business like this.
This works great! I was able to record. I put the battery in and it worked. Then, I tried to plug it in to transfer music. I go into the folder, and then I hear a squelching noise coming from the player. I open up the batter compartment for a suprise. The battery was leaking battery acid! I cleaned the compartment out, and tried again. Same thing! Then I plugged it in with no battery. No suprises! It actually worked! But then, It made me format. I liked it. I just didn't like the fact of having a pH 1 acid in my MP3 player with no warning!
Sorry guys... I saw this gizmo and thought as many do..&quot;wow.. a video camera and digital camera in one and in a small package&quot; (I didn't really care about the mp3 player and voice recorder).I was/am willing to sacrifice some quality because of the size but this thing is ridiculous. Unless you are in DIRECT sunlight taking a picture of something 2 feet in front of you then this thing is worse than anything I can imagine (and even then the pictures are terrible).The video camera recording/reproduction is useless...I have never got a decent recording.If you have to use the flash (which seems like all the time) then all you get is bright white pictures.I can't express how disappointed I was with this product. A friend of mine just got a digital camera for 25% the price and the pictures are 10 times the quality and it is only slightly bigger than this.The only positive things I could say is that it is a great conversation starter at bars..etc.. since it is a cool package and draws a lot of attention (but dont try actually show it off by using it because it is pathetic) and that the software isnt &quot;terrible&quot; (although has failed to work a couple of times on XP but pretty solid for the most part).My opinion---a waste of money--novelty wears off after 24 hours and then you look at what you have which is picture quality 10 times worse than a picture booth and a video camera that you can't use.
How incredibly frustrating. This camera arrived with several POUNDS of instruction manuals. These were poorly translated (from Japanese I guess) and often referred to stuff that was in the illustration, but not on my camera. I wanted to rip my hair out. After reading and reading and studying and studying, I still could not operate any more than the automatic mode, and never did figure out how to switch between menus. I bought this based on the reviews here that it is a good entry level digital camera...for WHO?? An engineer? An experienced photographer? Let me be the first to say I am not technologically inclined, but HELLO, I thought entry level meant entry level--just entering the realm of digital. I am still so lost. And frustrated. I have signed up for classes to learn to use the thing. A complete exercise in frustration. Never again.
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 had a similar head crash on the unit that I purchased from Amazon March 15, 2006. It crashed in early October (7 months after receiving it) and when I called HP to find out what to do for warranty repairs, they said they had no agreement with Amazon as an authorized re-seller, therefore would not honor any warranty more than 12 months after factory assembly date. In my case it was Sept, 2005, and my crash came 12 months later. They didn't care that I had purchased the item new in March, 2006. Now I am saddled with a repair bill of over @200 for a hard drive crash or mother board defect. And it cost me $100 for the technical service (human voice on phone) to diagnose the problem and make arrangements for a bench repair (return). I am awaiting Amazon's investigation into these over $300 of repairs to a 7 month old CPU! UGH! Like the other reviewer, I have kept my 2000 Gateway and it is working fine........just like new.....but not as up to date as I had hoped to be by now.
Now granted, I didn't expect perfection.They're headphones.But it's SONY for crying out loud, you'd think you could expect at least decent sound...Well, to be clear, the sound is *fine*... if you cram these as far as possible into your ears and turn the sound waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up.Bought these for my iPod, and they're not going to work, but working just fine for listening to the radio at work without the earbud popping out every 2 minutes, thus the 2 stars.Keep looking if you're looking for good music headphones though!
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 camera's nice size is irrelevant, because the pictures you take won't be worth keeping. Even still objects came out blurry with the autofocus. It takes about 3.5 seconds to take the picture, and about 15 seconds in between pictures to get ready. The screen is tiny, you can't see through the viewfinder, and it tells you the batteries are dead even when they're not. Also, when I put brand new lithium batteries in, it even still would say they're dead and automatically shut off.This was the biggest disappointment. I went on a once-in-a-lifetime trip and almost none of the pictures turned out, and it wouldn't stay on more than about 2 minutes at a time anyhow without killing the lithium batteries. DON'T BUY IT!
One the surface of it, this looks like a great device - and in some respects it is. But beware. If you do large downloads, ftp transfers, use Connected on-line backup or Xdrive service, you will find that this router actually creates bad TCP/IP packets with unrecoverable CRC errors and the above mentioned services will fail.I spent days (literally) working to resolve this issues with LinkSys tech support. It took me 11 calls to them, and about 18 hours of telephone haggling to get to a senior tech support rep who casually said "Oh yea, the CRC error stuff - we know about that. There is something wrong in our Firmware, but we don't have a fix for it. Keep checking at our web site for new Firmware releases."So I kept checking, and ultimately downloaded three successive new versions of Firmware over the coming 4 weeks, none of which resolved the problem. By the time I decided to give up and return the device, I was past the 30 day liberty period for returns. So I donated it to the thing to the trash heap.It takes a minimum of 60 minutes to get through to a qualified tech support rep at LinkSys, and they don't keep detailed history records of previous calls on the same issue, so you get to start from scratch with each new support call. Beware!The most frustrating part of this is that LinkSys knew there was an issue and didn't post something on their web site about the limitation. Stick with a brand you can trust - like Cisco.
See Title. Wish i did get the right memory but im using it now.Not a big deal it works. but its simple a wrong delivery
I guess if you have a ghetto computer, this would work. But if you have a nice system, good video card, nice LCD; then this will ruin your video. If you need an extension, try another cable. Or better yet, move the monitor closer to the computer:)I have a nice 20" LCD and a good video card, but this thing makes picture blurry and distorted. If you have an old junky system that has bad video anyway, then this would work fine for you.
Since the product was ordered on 11/24 and as of 12/7 it hasn't been received, I'll rate this company and their product a big ZERO.DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY. HORRIBLE SERVICE!
I'm currently late for work, trying to get something to print for my job. It's a report with pictures, and this printer, for the umpteenth time, is having problems with keeping the print head clean. I've been through the cleaning utility about 10 times this morning.This is a problem that plagues this printer, and it only matters when it's crunch time. No problems when there's not a deadline, but I have people at my office waiting on me, wasting our time and money, because I depended on this printer. Never had such a problem with one of the HP printers, and will look into a purchase of one of their models for the workplace.
Great MP3 player for people who would rather spend time re-formatting and dealing with nonexistant product support than listening to music. My player is 7-months old and has "worked" for about 3 of those months. Finally got fed up with it, looking for something better.
This is my second cordless iron after my Maytag died suddenly few weeks back (lasted ~ 4 yrs). I chose this model given its higher wattage expecting faster heat. It may do so, but it cools off too fast and once off the cradle the light goes off and there is no indication if the iron is within the temperature range for the material.I'd go back to the Maytag for now.
For those of you who are interested in this Fanstel model, just be aware that paying a high price for an item does not guarantee it to be of the best quality. This unit I bought has a clock diplay together with the day etc. This clock gains 24 minutes every 24 hours, providing an incoming call does not recalibrate it when a call comes through from the central office. Hense, this Fanstel does not get my recommendation
You have to remove the cradle, and the antenna for this to fit well. You can leave the antenna on and jam it into the case, but what a poor design. Then you have to find someplace to carry the cradle, and then put it back on when you want to use the Roadmate. I bought it and wish I had not.
DVD player stopped working a month after the warranty expired. It costs $250 to repair the DVD. I would not recommend this product.
Ghosting on any light during low-light shooting. .. ie, candles, background lights... i have to remove this when shooting to avoid ghosting.
I bought this only because I wanted to seal my lens in certain conditions (dusty, rainy, etc). However, after trying this out, I noticed this gave a bad haze and drastically reduced the image quality so much that I ended up taking it off and risking the weather.I would return this product, but as I have to pay for the return, it isn't worthwhile.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I've had this battery for only about 4 months, and it is no longer charging properly. The battery has been overheating, and my computer might be damaged because of it. These battery is not the same quality as original equipment battery.
I couldn't install the driver on my laptop. I searched on the internet and asked the Canon company service through phone, so far I still couldn't install it yet. It seemed that a lot of people had similar problem with Canon printers (maybe with other brands too). So the print quality is poor probably because I couldn't adjust it (the printer is supposed to be calibrated after installing the driver).The process to make the installation work was really frustrated.
I bought this 6 weeks ago from bestbuy for 300. I am having the same problem as many other are having. It worked ok for 4 weeks. After that it started saying "camera stabilizer not available".Having said that, when it worked image quality was ok but video quality was horrible. May be I need to change some settings but out of the box video is horrible.I have used other casio cameras which were pretty good but this is one poor camera.
the product works fine - cheap and easy to set up, but the coupler or &quot;dongle&quot; as i've heard it called that hooks up the card to the ethernet cable is very delicate and mine broke after just a couple months of use.
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?
I bought these for a customer's Dell PowerEdge 860 server, and they did not work in the machine even though it takes PC2-5300 DDR2 RAM. The server won't boot and throws a beep and LED code during POST which indicates a memory error.I do not know whether the problem is with these particular DIMMs, this model of DIMM, or the server itself. I will be returning these to Amazon and replacing them with memory from Crucial at the customer's request.
After receiving this unit I plugged it in and tried to listen to my Skyfi2. The noise was awful. Sounded like there was a squeeky hamster wheel running inside the speakers, and a low pitched humming and clicking noise.Please read the forums at www.xmfan.com (look in hardware forums under "boombox" problems, for more info on this. There have been many complaints. Delphi refuses to acknowledge the problem. Awful customer service from Delphi. DO NOT BUY!!!!
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!
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've always had Gateway monitors so I thought I'd continue this phenomenon and get the 2185W. Sadly, the quality of the monitor was nothing like the old Gateway quality.To begin, the font is very very hard to read on this monitor. Much harder then Samsung's 21 inch offering. The font is small with the default 1650 resolution and if you change the resolution the font is simply ugly. I found no way to overcome this.What really put me off from this monitor was the noisey power supply that I got on the original monitor I bought and on the replacement. I gave up after that and got my money back. Both of the power supplies gave off a high pitch electrical noise. It didn't take long to give me a headache. I've heard a lot of people who bought this monitor and haven't experienced the noisey power supply, not yet anyway. Just the same, buyers should be weary.There are positives about this monitor. It does come with two USB ports and has a very handy groove in the base for keeping pencils and other nick-nacks. The price is dropping drastically in a short period of time. When I had purchased mine it was $600 just a few months ago and I have now seen it in the $450 range. For a 21 inch monitor that is a very good price. However, the drastic price drop does make me wonder even more of the quality.In the end I can't recommend this for anyone.1/5
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.
I purchased this Rollei about 18 months ago as a replacement for an Olympus Zoom that I had enjoyed for several years. After many rolls of film the camera was stolen on a recent vacation, and I was almost glad! The Scheider optics that the Rollei literature brags about did not translate into quality pictures. The contrast was low and flat, and the flash exposures were pitiful compared to the lost Olympus. The controls and settings were confusing and forced me to carry the manual for a long time in order to be sure I would know how to operate the camera and I never did master it. I have been a amatuer photographer for 30 years and own 2 Nikon FE bodies and an assortment of Nikon lenses. I understand the fundamentals of photography. The Olympus was purchased for my wife but I found myself using it quite a bit. It was much easier to use and the resulting photographs were better exposed and sharper than the Rollei Prego. One note to anyone that thinks that a long zoom is essential -- keep in mind that at long zoom ranges the lense is at it's slowest resulting more often than not in shots that are blurred because the camera cannot be held steady enough for the longer exposure. Consider a more moderate length zoom - 70 or maybe 80mm should be plenty without spending more for the opportunity of making unacceptable photos and consider the speed of the lense through the entire range of the zoom. One more thing -- check out the reviews for the Olympus line of cameras and if you can live without a zoom, consider the Yashica T4 Super, too! Goodluck.
I had to return these earphones because they lacked bass output. I am no audiophile but it was clear that these earphones lacked bass. The earphones that came with my old Sony Walkman were much better than these.
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 used this product across multiple monitors based on reviews here, I got to say I am not impressed at all. My monitor is streaked well beyond what it was before I used it.
The first one received stopped working after 5 minutes of use. I contacted Tao customer support to see if I was missing something but never received an answer. Returned it through Amazon and quickly received a replacement. The second one works pretty well (at least for the past week). Software has to be downloaded from the company website (OSX) which Google warns contains malware, so be aware. If this is a gift for yourself and its on sale, it may be worth the risk. But, its not worth it if its a gift!
After using the JVC Video Head Cleaner, my vcr still did not work. I took the top off the unit, cleaned the heads with alcohol and BINGO, it now works.
Though this device serves well in mass storage, many problems are created when used in video editing with Adobe, especially computer lock-ups! With over 4 hours in phone calls to Sony VAIO and to Adobe it was determined by Adobe that there were no fixes available to cure the Maxtor problem. In fact it was recommended that I no longer use the Maxtor with Adobe. Something about incompatibility with &quot;transfer rates&quot;.....I guess I'll need to find secondary purposes for my Maxtor....
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?
Welcome to the DISPOSABLE COLOR LASER PRINTER! Had this printer for over a year now, 22,000 prints so far. When it does print well the prints are nice, but once something needs replacing you may as well throw it out and buy a new printer.Doesn't print well on cardstock because thick paper has to feed through the Bypass tray and as it feeds the paper it "stops" for a second leaving this obvious over-inked smudge all the way down the paper.I have seen the price of the toner fall over the year, but it sure eats a lot. I replaced the color PCU and black PCU units a few months ago, and am now having printing problems, that's why I am on here to find a replacement printer. Don't replace any parts to this printer, just go buy a new one. Don't even call a tech on it, they are just going to encourage you to replace the consumables...Black PCU $178; Color PCU $225; Fuser $319; toner $125 each color, $55 for black; cost of a new printer, $300. That's priceless!
First of the all, the unit can't have anything else near it because it has cooling vents on every side...I had to clear out a huge space in my entertainment center...Easy hookup, but no local number for dial-up! They say their is no subscription price, but I am gonna pay $60 a month because of nightly dial-ups!The machine kind of hums and whirs all day and night, even when it's not in use. If you care anything about annoying sound in your home theater, this machine basically ruins the peace and quiet.If you care about picture quality, then don't consider this a 20 hour unit, consider more like 14 hour since the lowest settings are pretty much unwatchable...if you own a t.v. 25 inches or larger, you can't watch a thing on the slowest speed.It tapes the t.v., it skips commercials, but that's about it. Not worth the nuisance. I'll wait for a bigger unit, a quieter unit, and I'd much rather pay $10 a month subscription than $60 to the phone company.I'll wait for a real electronics company to make a personal digital recorder...isn't Sony releasing something soon?
Speakers are too heavy. Hanging them on the wall is very difficult. Only small speakers have a hook for hanging. They look bulky.
I was sorry I made this purchase; I drive trucks cross-country the product is designed for automobiles not commercial use; it does not offer the option for gross weight and height restrictions in programming its route. Nor does it allow you to tell it your desired route. The unit was defective, I had to send it back, the vendor replaced the original unit, the second units software gave me trouble the vendors limited assistance didn't resolve the problems. I wanted to return it and be refunded at least the purchase price but the vendor wanted to charge me even though the product was defective from the inception of the purchase. I decided I'd rather loose the entire purchase price than continue to be frustrated dealing with the vendor.
Shipping was good and that's it. the pen was bent when I got it. I was afraid to put too much tension on it trying to bend it back, so im just dealing with it. it's not like it cost a large chunk of change.
They certainly won't fall off your head, since they are so tight that they gave me a headache in about five minutes. The sound quality seems fine, but no sense listening to nice sound when they are so uncomfortable to wear. These would be too tight for mini me. While the neckband is too small and can't be adjusted, the ear buds are too big, which makes them doubly uncomfortable. These a perfectly designed for Mr. Potato Head, since he has a rather small head, but bigger ears. And why wouldn't these headphones have at least some sort of size adjustment? Maybe a flexible design would make them feel a little more comfortable.I used to buy Koss P9, which were very comfortable, but they are made so cheaply now that they would only play in one ear after using them only a couple of times. The Koss P14 are better constructed and fold, but they have wires coming from both ears, which makes them prone to snag on clothing when turning your head. The width difference between the unadjustable PMX 70 and the adjustable Koss P14 is about 1.5 inches, which is a lot when considering comfort. The quality of the P9 has been getting worse by the month. I have used them out of the box and they have been defective, but they are comfortable :) Quality control seems to be a thing of the past, but I digress.An inline volume control on the PMX 70 would be a nice addition.Beware - very uncomfortable with no adjustment options. I am very disappointed. They may be appreciated by my nine year old niece, who has the perfect head size for these tiny headphones.
My hubby bought this printer for me, knowing that I have hundreds of digital photos on my hard drive that I would love to share. He's usually pretty good at picking computer peripherals, since it's his job to find the best gear for the best price. But he really blew it with this one!! It's incredibly, unbelievably noisy, it takes forever to get anything done, I have frequent paper jams even when I've got an inch thick stack of paper in the feeder, it guzzles ink by the gallon and I'm NEVER satisfied with the output. I've gone through four complete sets of ink cartridges and have... oh about three photos to show for it. It does an alright job with general ink-jet printing tasks, like printing up grocery lists and stuff like that but for my money, I'd never buy another one. My aunt bought one at a garage sale to give to her grandson; I told her she paid too much for it ($10) and that her grandson would be cursing her till Doomsday. [It WAS at a garage sale for heaven's sake!!] A friend was here the other day to get my help with a poster presentation she's preparing for a conference. We wasted two hours, a package of glossy photo paper and a bucket of ink and had NOTHING to show for it when we were done. So now hubby has agreed to trade printers with me and I'll be using his oh-so-quiet, speedy, sharp-printing Canon S330 from now on. Woo hoo!!
It never worked as advertised and total quit working after about two months. Don't buy, you've been 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)
Nice enough battery, but short lived. I picked one of these up about 5 years ago as a second battery for my Minolta A-200. It won't hold much of a charge any longer, yet the OEM battery is still going strong. So for five years (it actually was dying about a year & a half ago), that's not bad, but considering I have other rechargeable batteries that are much older (and the OEM's long life), it's not that great. But still a good battery.I would buy another one, if I can't find the OEM battery, if only because I can't find the OEM battery. Just thought I'd add my long term use of this battery to those who would be interested. I don't use my camera any more or less than anyone else, let it get to nearly empty before recharging it & the like. Take it on vacations, trips & the like, leave it alone most of the winter, the normal stuff.
They shipped these things in a large box with inadequate packing material!! About 1/3 of them were busted on arrival! I needed them too bad to mess with a claim, but this shipping was ridiculous!
I am using this for an outdoor speaker setup including 4 sets of speakers on 3 separate outputs. The unit is a nice size and seems to be good build quality. The connectors are solid and I had no issues. My only complaint is that when I only have my zone 2 speakers selected there is still some output to the zone 3 speakers. Its very low volume but noticable.Since this is an outdoor setup its not a big deal for me but keep this in mind depending on your application.Update: After a year or so the unit now seems to play full sound over all three speaker pairs. I have to lower my rating for this.
This cooler has a very awful plastic smell, usually it means it is made of cheap platic and not good for your health, what's more, this one is a good example of bad engineered product, thanks to its 90 degree angle connector, which easily broke the cable. I just upload two image in customer image section, so you will find out why.Anyway, buy other one with decent quailty and design.
I bought the Olevia 30" through Amazon back in March 2005 (at a cost of $1150 plus delivery at the time) ... a few days ago - Saturday July 29 2006, the screen suddenly went black and the TV died - the sound still worked but no vision. I had a TV expert friend look at it yesterday - and he said that it has gone for good ...Lasted less than 18 months --- so much for the 12 month warranty.My recommendation - stay away from Ovelia ... majorly disappointed - and have to falk out $800 for a replacement ....
I have been able to play movies from DVD or SD card. Cannot use USB to view picture in JPEG (accepted format). Called COBY, who said they would replace it but that I had to pay for forward and return shipping. Since I bought this item for its good price, and since it's performing well as a DVD player, I have decided to keep it.I was tempted to rate it higher, but the simply MALFUNCTIONAL USB port warrants the lowest ranking.
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.
Does not fit the 1945 either.
Nice router, though it lacks a crucial business item in that it does not provide port forwarding for port 443 (SSL). That means that OWA will not work behind this router. You can connect to SSL sites, but you cannot host a SSL server. All Exchange Servers require SSL nowadays. Ugh.Also, the unit is quite noisy. It gives off a high pitched whine constantly and is only abated by pulling the LAN ports, thus making it worthless.Linksys has these bugs listed on its website dated from back in November...
The concept of this product is great, however what the manufacturer does not tell you is that there are many devices in your home (cordless phones, baby monitors, even your PC) that could interfere with the reception of the remote receiver. I spent many hours trying to tune the receiver with the transmitter with no success, even when the transmitter and receiver were within feet of each other.I found the documentation and technical support for the product left a lot to be desired also.I have chose to ditch the idea of using the tuner remotely, but I am going to use the device as a wired device to my home stareo. Plugging the device directly into my home strero provides great reception and terrific sound quality.
HP refuses to offer a Vista driver for the ScanJet 7400 series that works. I did a google search and realized I wasn't alone in unsuccessfully installing their Vista driver. HP's attitude is take it or leave it. I will never buy an HP product again.
I can't tell you how angry and disappointed I am with this product. I bought it a few months ago to replace my cable operator's equivalent, which also frequently had problems. I thought, "Great! Now I don't have to call the cable service every 2 weeks because of loss of the high def..." It turns out that this product is even worse. I have to reboot it frequently and that loses all the programming. The TV Guide doesn't work very well: There is no clear rhyme or reason to how it groups channels, and it doesn't have the ability to watch one station while recording another, unlike the cable service high def DVR. Now, the hard drive has gone out. I have to send the unit back to Pennsylvania - the only place in the country that repairs these units. I'll have to figure out if I can get the cable company NOT to bill me while I can't get the service while the unit is gone. This really is an awful situation and you can't talk to a person who can make a difference. I used to like Sony. I don't anymore. I'm very sorry I bought this unit and hope they will take it back.
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.
I bought one of these and I can tell you unequivocally that it does not work. This is not the report of a neophyte to computers or audio equipment; I know both, and this unit does not do the job. It'd be so nice if converting RCA to USB was easy and affordable, but the adapter needed to do it is a shade more expensive, in the $50-$100 range.
Great case - however doesn't work for Palm VIIx, which doesn't even fit into the case. Also didn't work for my wife's Handspring Visor, which fit but was turned on everytime the case was zippered up.
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
I payed $119.00 for this VCR. Used it four times in seven months.All of a sudden one day I turned it on to use and no power.I then sent it back to the JVC service center in Aurora Ill. Recieved a servic request on Feb.23. They never asked sent me an estimate of asked me if I wanted them to fix it. Didn't hear anything for a month, so on March 6, 2005 I decided to go online to see the status of my repair. There I found they listed my VCR as "refused repair" I never refused anything. Then looked to see the estimate to fix it was more than I paid for it. $122.00.Don't buy JVC products they rip you off with there ridiculous repair costs. Plus False communication between customer and service center. What a piece of CRAP!
This thermometer became erratic soon after we bought it, and it failed completely in less than a year.
horrible for audio books, frustrating for podcasts. If you do anything other than songs, look elsewhere
This is going to be short because there's very little to say about the SE210's.1.- If you shove them as far in to your ear as they'll go, you will have neutral/low base sound... but then your ears will hurt.Worth $30 just cos of the foam tips. I use these only at work to listen to youtube videos, podcasts... listening to music doesn't do the music justice... even with BBE's Mach3Bass!I've order some SE530's for music listening in bed... Shure they better be good or your black listed!BTW: I own some Denon AH-D5000's and they're TOTALLY AWESOME in every regard, but too big to wear in bed :(
I own a Samsung 50 inch DLP. It was beautiful until I hooked my XBox up to it and almost the day after the warrenty was up, it broke. After googleing the "shut-off" problem, I found out it is a common issue with ALL Samsung DLPs; which sometimes they can't fix!!! I have no extended warrenty and am screwed.Google samsung DLP problems before buying.
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 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.
I've had this product for 5 years of light usage, but by the 3rd year I started having problems.Inserting the key into the lock and properly turning it does not always turn the lock to "lock" into my computer. Similarly, turning the key does not always "unlock" the lock, leaving me unable to remove the lock from my computer.I have to fiddle with the lock for literally 5-10 mins, jiggling the key and twisting and turning the thing to try to get the key to perform its function.I do not recommend this lock. This issue has degraded to such a point that I am shopping for a new lock now.
These work well for a couple of weeks and then they go defective (check antenna) message that covers the whole screen
I had this scanner for less than a year and Visioneer has the worst technical support (may be on planet earth). For some reason, the scanner stops scanning in the middle of the first page, and there are no solutions. I installed the software and drivers on a new dell PC, and it came up with the same error. I bought atleast 12 scanners from visioneer directly, and I'm not buying this brand anymore for my company.
The mysterious black button you're supposed to use to "set the time" makes no sense. Does the system have some kind of internal clock and you push the little black button to advance your start time in reference to that clock?? So the timer just somehow knows that the "real" time is when I put the batteries in, then I push this little black button (that's not even labeled) to advance my start time? Whatever. I thought I wanted a simple, reliable timer, but what I got was the infamous riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. Good luck using this product.
I got these after breaking a pair of Sharper Image noise-cancelling headphones, thinking that Sennheiser would be a good replacement, noise-cancelling or not. Not really. I used them just one day, trying them with digitally remastered music, even music mixed in *5.1 Surround Sound*, and there was just no boom from the bass, like was promised on the packaging. At a higher volume, the music is slightly more quality, but the music still lacked substance to me.There was this, and there was the fact that the leatherette around the edge of each of the earpieces gave me discomfort because the phones concealed my ears completely but not my lobes, and it felt almost like blood got cut off at that part. For this and the above reason I am sending these things back.In all, don't get these if you want wraparound headphones and you think "Sennheiser = Class." I suppose these would be more suitable as DJ headphones, but I do not know.
I bought two of these for my LG CU500 phones. The phone will not read the cards. From what I hear the only safe bet for the CU500 is the SanDisk.
I bought this detector from Amazon and got a great price and quick delivery - no complaints on my Amazon experience. When I installed the detector, the included suction cups would not keep it attached to the windshield. I had to order and pay for a windshield mount that would actually work.While it worked, it did a pretty good job of detecting. I like the low-voltage alert as well. It alerted me to a problem with my alternator before it got bad enough to leave me on the side of the road. About a month ago, when I would start my car, the detector would go through its startup diagnostics, and after it finished, there was a 30 second or so lag and then it would go off as though there was a trooper standing in front of the windshield with his radar gun pointed right at the detector. At first, this would stay activated for a minute or so and then release. As time went on, the time it took to release got longer and longer until it just stayed on alert.I sent in a customer support email to Beltronics and eventually got a number to call for repair. When I got in touch with them, they said I'd have to send in the unit for out-of-warranty repair. It was out of warranty, but it wasn't yet 3 years old (bought it in February 2010.) They said there would be a $99 standard repair fee, or a $139 premium repair fee. I think premium is the word they used. Well, I paid $139 for this thing when I bought it, so I wasn't going to pay that to fix it.I cannot recommend Beltronics for detectors, and now that they are part of Escort, I'm leery of Escort also. I remember buying my first Escort and having it last 7 years and then I gave it away and it's probably still detecting the bands it's capable of detecting. It's one thing to not make them the way you used to, but charging new replacement price for repair is pretty insulting.
I purchased this TV in April of 2007 and it was faulty from the start. The screen kept flickering pink every once in a while, until about 2 weeks ago the screen went dark. No picture, no color, just sound... whatever happened to TVs lasting like 15-20 years like the ones my parents used to own.I called Samsung and they sent a request to their crappy middlemen service company. These idiot service people don't know anything about fixing TVs and they take their sweet time ordering parts from Samsung. It's been over a week and it could take another 2 more weeks.I find this UNACCEPTABLE. Samsung's TVs are garbage and so is their service.
The supplier of this unit -- Accessory Specialists -- agreed to express mail it so it would arrive here by 12/23, in time for Xmas. It is now 12/28 and it has still not arrived. If you're intested in this unit, you may want to find another supplier!
I was getting tired of constantly waking up to a buzzer alarm every day, so when I saw that this alarm had nature sounds, I picked it up. I mean, I was guaranteed a gentle wake up, right?Not quite.First, the good: This alarm does have a 7-5-2 day alarm system, meaning you can set your alarm to go off 7 days a week, weekdays, or just on weekends. Since I'm a schoolteacher, it's fantastic that I can set it for a 5 day schedule and sleep in on the weekends without touching the clock.Unfortunately, programming this sucker leads to extreme frustration and a lot of trial and error. While programming the actual alarm time isn't that difficult (even though the buttons are slow in response), turning off the alarm is next to impossible to figure out. That means this alarm will go off constantly at the time you set it. You're forced to either set it for weekend time on the weekdays, and vise versa. Of course, I often forgot to do this, so imagine being woken up by bird chirps at 5:30 in the morning on a SATURDAY. Yeah, not good.I eventually figured out after six MONTHS how to turn the alarm off (for those who are curious, just hold the sound button for about 2-3 seconds), but there's nothing in the documentation that tells you this. Furthermore, this is just for the sound function - I don't know if this works for the buzzer or radio functions.As for the nature sounds, they're really bad in quality. They repeat after 10 seconds and sound like a tinny, low grade mp3. Almost all of them have bird chirps in them for no apparent reason. I don't use the nature sounds for white noise to fall asleep to, so the repetition doesn't bother me too much, but I can see someone being disappointed and annoyed at hearing the same bird squawking every 10 seconds.Then there's the actual design flaws of the thing - the volume is on the back of the device, so it's difficult to reach. The snooze and on/off buttons are so close together that's easy to hit the wrong one. The actual clock face is illuminated well, but it's hard to read unless it's on an even surface. For example, the clock is currently on my nightstand, which is slightly higher than my bed. Because of this, I have to sit up in order to read the time.So, this radio gets an extra star for the programmable weekday/weekend alarm, but sadly that's all that's really going for it. I'm currently looking for a replacement.
Ive had this product for 45 days and have used it less then 10 times. The cable has a short already making music impossible to listen to. Not worth $4 let alone $40.
I have a Sony KP-57WS520 rear projection CRT television. I have heard that with CRT displays, an upconverting dvd player will not make much difference, and I'm going to have to agree with that. Maybe, when used with an LCD or DLP set, this dvd player would shine, but with my tv, I actually prefered using the component outputs to the HDMI output, for two reasons:1) The HDMI output was super dark, so much so that details would simply be lost in dark backgrounds. It couldn't be cleared up by adjusting the tv's brightest or color levels either. THe dark background would get lighter, but the details would stay hidden.2) My television does a much better job of upconverting the 480i dvd signal than the dvd player did. The Sony has a nice DRC circuit that produces a very good picture when fed a 480i signal. When given an upconverted signal from this dvd player, the DRC circuit is disabled. So I'm forced to either choose the component outputs with the tv doing its magic, or the HDMI output with the dvd player doing its magic. The component outputs option was clearly the winner, and when I compared the picture using this dvd player's component outputs and the picture I got with my previous dvd player's component outputs, there was no noticeable difference. So I decided to return the unit.Another thing to note, which makes me glad I don't have to stick with this unit - the remote sucks, the menus are terrible, and the settings kept being reset to the defaults. For instance, there is a setting for turning off this annoying message that pops up when the HDMI is connected (even if you're using the component connection), saying that HDMI audio is disabled. It pops up every time you change the chapter or start a title. You can turn it off in the settings menu, but it kept coming back the next time I used the dvd player, and (one other annoying feature) you can't even change the setting unless the dvd player is stopped. So I kept starting a movie, only to find the setting was switched back to ON, and then having to stop the movie, change the setting, and restart the movie (or just live with it). Very lame.
When I bought this item I was impressed with all it could do, for the purchase price. When I received it I found the user info very unfriendly and the instructions for use sparse. Then it got worse it played only 1 out of 4 CD's without skipping. I returned the unit for a refund and bought a more expensive unit, different brand.
Product was completely hard. I didn't try to use it until just after the return window had closed, so I couldn't even send it back. It went straight into the trash.
I bought this product and the remote quit working withing couple weeks. Exchanged it for a new one and the remote quit on that one within 1 week. Will not try again.
I bought this dvd player after extensive net research.The unit worked fine for a couple of weeks, then went on the fritz - no matter what dvd I put into the player, the display read "bad."So, I carried it over to an authorized service center, only to discover that the unit is a "return only," and cannot be serviced.So, I prepared to send it back. The seller warned me that if the unit was not found to be defective on arrival, I would be charged a restocking fee of $30 plus return shipping charges. Well, the restock fee plus round trip shipping is almost the cost of the unit.So, I plugged it again to make sure that it still was not working.Lo and behold, it started working again.I was thrilled - for about three weeks - until it went on the fritz again.Maybe I just got a lemon, which sometimes happens, but be fore-warned!If this happens to you, the return process could be more costly than replacing with another unit.
I just bot an iriver 795T from Amazon. My first ever mp3 player which I got after a fair amount of research. One of the main reasons I got it was for the fm player in it. That was the first feature I tried out. I'm in the Chicago area and should get plenty of radio stations. It picks up 11 and three are just dead space.Support from iriver? I'm still on hold with them, have been for about 40 minutes. Has anyone EVER gotten through on that line? Their automated support on their website was not a help.This is really a bad customer service issue. I'm thinking of returning this product just because of the lack of customer service which is very disappointing.
i was looking for a step DOWN ring. and i received a step UP. i needed 77 down to a. not a 62 up to a 77. i needed opposite threads.
wow, i was severely disappointed with this product. i always was conscious of it being in my ear since it never fit properly (with any of the sleeves), but the worst thing is that after taking them out my ears were either pressurized or in pain.the only reason why this product gets two stars is because the sound was good.i would stay away from it though.
With a little searching, I'm finding that I'm not alone with having a COMPLETE LEMON of a computer! DO NOT BUY! DO SOME RESEARCH FIRST, it's VERY easy! ;)In summary: I bought this in june 03 from compusa.com as 'refurbished' (NOTE: NEVER BUY REFURBISHED COMPUTERS!) thus it has no warranty... too bad, cause 6 months later, turns out i have the same overheating/shut off problem as others have detailed. I discovered this last wk, early Feb '04. Since then, I've spent about 6hrs talking to HP support...with nothing to show for it. ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS!!! FINALLY, I called HP HQ in CA... and they were VERY unsympathetic! Needless to say, they say &quot;tough sh*t&quot; and won't drop a dime for it. I wouldn't be so pissed off if this weren't obviously a DEFECTIVE MODEL!!! (This was told to me by SeattleLaptop, who've repaired &quot;over a dozen in the last 7 months&quot;. I'm currently collecting other similar experiences. If you have any, please share: lclaroche at hotmail dot com
This is not a good product. The display is faint and most of the display fonts are tiny.The volume control consist of two buttons, "volume +" & "volume -". There are 33 volume levels from 00 to 32. When you turn the player on, the volume is always set to level 20. (It does not remember the last volume setting when you turn it off.) This is unfortunate because anything over level 2 is loud and level 20 is VERY LOUD!! The result is that every time you use this player, one of the first things you must do is to tap the "volume -" button 18 or 19 TIMES.That brings up another problem. The buttons don't always respond when you hit them. It seems that if the player is busy reading a track, it won't respond to any buttons until it is done. Here is the result; You pop in an MP3 disc, put the earbuds in, and hit play. As the player reads the first track (which can take several seconds) you remember that you need to turn the volume down. You frantically start pressing the volume button, but to no avail. Suddenly the music starts at volume level 20 and your eardrums are assaulted for another several seconds before you can either press that button 18 times or tear the earbuds out.Here is another problem I had. I was trying to play an MP3 disc which was apparently a bit smudged at track 11. When the player got to track 11, it just sat there trying to read that track over and over again. And while it was in this futile endless loop, none of the other buttons would respond. I couldn't skip to another track (up or down) or pause or even stop. All I could do at that point was open the case.In general, the player seems to be quite unforgiving of media problems.And then there is the mysterious track 31 problem. On my MP3 disc, I could play track 31 fine on two other CD players, but on this GPX player, all I got was pops and clicks from track 31. It played the other 90 tracks with no problems.My impression of this product is that it is cheap, of poor quality, and poorly designed. I plan to return it.
Bought it as a point-and-shoot camera, but without significant adjustments, it was very blurry and grainy. It still takes terrible photos at night or with any of the settings but ISO. Bought it to replace an old basic point-and-shoot, but the old one is better all around. In fact, if we hadn't brought the other camera with us too on our last trip, nothing but daytime pictures would have been worth keeping at all!
I had two Linksys routers to do a home network. The first one ran into a problem where it would randomly disconnect me while running graphic intensive programs over the network. After exhaustive and time consuming tech support, I received a replacement. That replacement did the exact same thing. After running out of patience with the product, I bought a D-Link router and have been trouble free since.
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?
Recently installed Linksys router and cannot get signal @ 34 feet away from AP. Bought booster and the signal barely improved!How can Linksys get away with this? I have a $30 cordless phone that has better reception than my $300+ wireless system!
We don't use our product very often so our warrany is long expired. After about the fifth use, the screw holding the screen to the unit came loose and the screen fell off and broke. Save your money and buy something else.
in this case of $300, come on... give me a break. Why would anyone spend that much money for a mediocre/low end generic flash. The metering is not accurate in auto mode, did not comparison test the metering in manual mode. Anyway, when I tested by comparing this to a Nikon SB-800, the Nikon's metering is very accurate, while this one is pretty inconsistent, 50% of the time the image is washed out. Plus, when you first turn on the flash, on occasions the camera will not recognize it, or the zoom head will malfunction and and keep trying to move itself forward causing a continuous clicking sound, until it is turned off and turning it back on will typically fix that problem, until it happens again.This may be worth $20 max, but after comparing this to a Nikon SB-800 (I know I know, I am comparing apples and oranges), I would pay no more than $5 garage sale price.Somewhat luckily, I paid 1/3 the price, and that's still way too much. Shame on me for trying to save about $180 something dollars, when I could have bought the Nikon SB-600 instead, which would have been worth the difference in price, DEFINITELY.
This product was specific to my 32" Sony lcd tv and fit perfectly. The problem was that the plate bolted directly to the tv and blocked access to all the inputs and outputs. I was only using an HDMI connector, so I just needed to cut a notch in the plate over that input to connect the cable, no a big deal for me, but may be for others.If you have this same access problem, you will need to purchase additional spacers and the correct length screws to offset this plate from the tv in order to utilize the connections as they were meant to be. I estimate a 1" off set should be adequate.
I have owned three of these, and each turned out to be junk. Why did I own three, you ask? When I bought the first one, I was offered a free replacement service contract by my store for only $15. The item seemed to have all the features I wanted (play CD, listen to weather, radio, or tv stations) and it is compact. The first one failed after a couple of weeks--it stopped playing standard CDs. My replacement worked for a month, and then again, the CD function ceased to work; it would strain to play the CD (again, standard, purchased, CDs) but never able to play it (you could actually hear the mechanism straining.) My second replacement, radio #3, just failed this week after about a year, the LCD readout completely burned out so that you can't read the time, AND, at the same time, the AM radio reception became choppy and would fade in and out. In my opinion, having owned three of this model within about 13 months, this is junk and not worthy of the RCA brand.Edit: I've since purchased the Sony Dream MachineCD843V clock radio and I'm very happy with it--see all the good reviews.
The computer is great it has everything i need, but the fan is on the bottom and when it gets hot it just cuts off. NO WARNING, SO SAVE OFTEN. Going to try a cool pad hope it works.
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!
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.
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.
I've taught photography for a while, and although the Holga is fun, there are better and CHEAPER cameras out there. First off, if you want to buy this as your main camera, look for something else. Holgas are NOT for photographers who demand consistency. Many students buy these to get "cool" effects that look artsy. Although I think it's noble to look for a low tech camera in this age of digital perfection, you can do better and be more creative with other cameras. For the cult photographer seeking good old fashioned Dark Room Magic you should try the following before plunking down real money for something as sketchy as a Holga:Get Eric Renner's excellent book on pinhole photography.Build a simple pinhole camera out of something you have around the house. Chances are it will make images better and cooler than the Holga.Seek out a local Photo Swap meet and buy an old roll film camera in working condition. Get one with a German lens, if possible.Not only will you learn about "Retro" photography from the old timers, you'll get a real camera. I've gotten roll film folders with german lenses for 5 bucks!Hit a local resale shop and see what kind of cheap cameras they have.Ask a family member if they have any old cameras lying around.For what you pay for a Holga, which will probably break in 6 months, you can buy 3 real cameras that give equally artisitc effects. Oh, and shoot in black & white!
sony camera's are the worst to repair. they charge you $200.00 for a flash. That is almost the same price as a new one. Buy the other brands. they have local shops that will fix warrenty problems SONY does NOT have this. you have to send it to Texas. I don't even live in a state that touchs Texas. Please Buy a different brand of camrea you will be much happier. the parts and acc. are more as well.
Zero Stars. The cartridge was a 3 color one. I used the cartridge on several color print outs right after I received it. One of the colors was dry. It was useless. I immediately contacted Harry's Cafe. He said they do not take returns on electronic products. This is an INK CARTRIDGE. How absurd!B L Bennett731 609 4677
Purchased this product thinking it was needed to operate Dragon System. Very deceptive. So now I can keep this item or pay return shipping..............
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 bought this a while back, to cover my ipod touch, i think i payed like 4 or 5 for shipping, which is ridiculous, because it could easily be shipped in a regular envelope. So I go to put it on, and it doesn't even cover the whole screen, it only covers a small square amount. I can't think of a worse investment. Not to menchine my ipod touch has been getting scratched up nonstop, while I wait for a full silicon cover.
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.
The Audrey doesn't seem to have be tested with real consumers before it launched. We've had trouble printing (doesn't seem to print what's on screen, or what's on the page), syncing to both of our Visors and problems with its inability to properly read web pages.3Com tech support acknowledges these issues but states that the company has no plans to improve the problems.It's taken us about 2 months to learn of all of the problems. Now we're out of the 30-day warranty window.Any one want to buy a 2-month old Audrey??
I bought the E507 because of the size and the design. I knew Sony was restrictive about what you can and cannot put on the device, but I thought I could live with it. As it turns out, the DRM software is more of a pain in the neck than I expected. I wish I had purchased a more user friendly player that doesn't assume you are a criminal. The software is slow and it wastes a lot of my time to move podcasts into the memory. Each podcast or MP3 has to be converted into a proprietary format before it can be stored on the device for playing. I recommend avoiding this one.
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 ~
After charging the batteries for 3 days they were ready to use. I tried them in my Olympus D-580. After 3 pictures the battery light started flashing, after 2 more pictures they died. I tried the other 2 batteries and the same thing happened. I would not buy these again, and wish that I could return this, but I threw out the packaging......Don't waste your money!
I ordered the Monster THXV100F8WHT but instead received an inferior cable the Monster SV100F-8 WHT. I already had opened the package before realizing I had the wrong cable in hand. Gathering from what I read about Amazon's return policy I could no longer return it due to already opening the package, however upon contacting them, Amazon refunded my purchase and issued a return label. So I am happy to report Amazon did their best to make things right. Hopefully anyone else ordering the THXV100F8WHT will get what they paid for. The cable I got appears to be Monsters bottom of the line.
I purchased it for my sons movies. It doesn't play all my discs. Even new discs. Those same discs play on other players. Aggravating to find a discs with Sony remote. The biggest complaint is it WILL NOT FIT in a media cabinet. It is too long to fit. Mine is sitting in the closet. Don't waste your money.
It worked well while it lasted, although the sound quality was a step down from my previous 3.5mm headphones. But at about 8 months from purchase, it died.
I chose this expensive product because of the brand, but it was already broken.It look like old the broken line which located inside of line collector.However, it was sealed in company plastic and is new. the broken place probablly come from company like this. I do try to find seller contact but I could not find their email.I also do email to Amazon (reply to the order comfirmation) but no body replyed back to me. the product is still working and i can realy pul the line which will cut in one or two use unfortunatlly its line is also too short in addition the briking.thanks from Amazon delivery system!! My orther come very soon as I needed soon. thanks again amazon.
I purchased a 50-pack of Verbatim single-layer DVD+R discs not long ago, and while I have a high opinion of their product overall, I ended up with fourteen failed burns out of the fifty. I contacted them via email about this and never did receive a response. So while I will continue to invest in their dual-layer product, I now shop elsewhere for single-layer discs. Evidently no manufacturer is perfect, not even Verbatim.
I bought this computer(710ca which 710us's canada version) a few days ago in canada. the strange thing is before i buy this laptop, i check from website: compaq.ca that it says that graphic memory is 32mb, but in fact it isn't; it's only 16 mb.make you sure before you buy compaq's laptop in canada.
I recently ordered this PAIR of speakers from Amazon that was fulfilled through Beach Audio. When the SINGLE speaker arrived (in a completely mangled box thanks to the gorillas at UPS - why do these companies continue to use the worst shipping company on the planet?), I called Beach Audio and was told (a) they only sell those speakers singly, not in pairs, (b) it was Amazon's fault for incorrect advertising, not theirs (don't you find it irritating when business vendors resort to pointing fingers at each other rather than concentrating on fixing your problem?), and (c) the only thing they could do for me was to let me go through the hassle of shipping it back for a refund. But of course I don't want to go through that heartburn. For one, the box was so mangled I wouldn't trust it to ship the speaker back in (and then get told I somehow packed it inadequately). For another, I was so excited about getting my first pair of new stereo speakers in over a decade, and now I am so let down - a fun experience has turned into nothing but a pain. All I really want is the other speaker, thank you, for the price I paid, AS ADVERTISED. But of course, Beach Audio will not do that (they say "cannot", but of course they can). So, all I can say is DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM BEACH AUDIO. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.As for the speaker itself, I can't comment. It looks great. But of course I am not going to hook just one speaker up, especially on a disputed order. But don't fall for this product while it is advertised at this price as a pair!
Great size and weight, it's almost perfect to move a lot of personal or work info depending on your field of work of course, many may need more space, but this is good enough for the standard user. A carry on bag or sleeve may be necessary as an additional must have for this small gadget.After two years of use the unit failed, and technical service was necessary to recover all data, the good news: all the files were recovered, the bad news: at the end the reliability must be elsewhere but far from this unit. It was never dropped, and it left the desk may be once a month (where it finally failed). Suggestion: read more about any unit before you decide to buy, and avoid looking at the sale price as an attractive pro.
The picture quality was good, but the TV stopped working after 2 weeks. I should have sent it back when I found out it wouldn't work with any other remote. My emails to Jensen went unanswered. After spending money on a universal remote to control it and my cable box, it stopped working totally. Stay away from this unit, unless you want to spend money on an extra remote, and then have it fail on you.
Well I got my switch over the weekend and did not work as advertised, it does not switch automatically as it should. I got 3 HDMI devices connected to the switch and the only way I can get it to switch is to disconnect the HDMI cable fromt the back of the switch, hardly what I had intended to do in the first place. I do not have any audio or video problems otherwise I will have it return ASAP. Manual mode works that is why I gave it another star, otherwise it would have been one. If you want a manual switch with some pretty lights, this one is for you. I may add that I tried every suggestion that I read with same results, only pulling the cable or turning the device off from the wall seems to work. Poor product.
I was wondering why that case was so cheap. Now I know, is the worst leather case ever, the material is really cheap. Thank God at least has a Nikon on it.
I can't review this product's performance and image-quality, etc, because the poor thing didn't even survive its journey by truck from the vendor. [see also shipping-damage reports for the "Toshiba MW20FN1" 20-inch Flat Screen TV-DVD-VCR Combo]. The first reason is that the TV's case (outer shell) is a lovely but very thin PLASTIC, silver-colored and very high-tech looking, but about as impact-proof as the average plastic model car.Worse, the Toshiba shipping-carton for this product uses minimal styrofoam on all inside corners, especially the upper corners; on the FRONT, the top corner foam is barely over 2 inches thick -- this for a heavy TV which may bounce on its head many times before delivery to the customer??! My TV's outer cardboard-box had only some minor scuffs, arrived still sealed, unpunctured and in apparently great shape, but the TV-case inside had BOTH upper front corners crushed, and the TV tube (CRT) had totally fallen inward away from the outer case.This is not the distributor's fault (unless they refuse to replace/exchange the damaged merchandise), and I don't think any trucking company should be expected to transport heavy CRT's in packaging this flimsy. Check the package contents before accepting, and save your receipt....
If you are buying the AAXA P4 P4X Pico Projector, 95 Lumens, Pocket Size, Li-Ion Battery, HDMI, Media Player, 15,000 Hour LED, DLP Projector, don't buy this tripod. There is already one included with the projector. I also found this type of tripod to be EXTREMELY unstable. I would rather put this expensive projector on a pillow or beanbag to be safer.
I work from home full-time and spend a majority of my day in teleconferences. I typically use over the head sets but decided to give this a try instead. I hate it. I have to push the speaker against my ear in order to hear, and it feels like it will fall off my head at any moment.
I got 2 of these and both of them didnt work 1 of them was so damagerd that the dvd door wouldnt open stay away look at the toshiba instead.....
Does serve as a reasonable data backup disk, but sometimes produces errors when copying files. I cannot use it as a startup disk.Later - I am just experiencing too many disk problems with the product. I cannot recommend it at all.Revised summary: Totally worthless.
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.
Initially when I saw this product I was very thrilled, but after using it for the first the, I am very disappinted by the sound quality you get when use this wireless device. Would not recommend.
For sure a cheap product where you get what you paid. The plugs are just a couple of small sponges which fall off the ears, and the shades work if you don't need to cover all the light in the room but just to dimm it.Would not buy this again, rather spend a little more money and get a better product.
Well, just got my A95 in the mail. I was VERY reluctant to buy it, since I bought the Powershot A70 only a year and a half ago and already it is broken. The only reason I went for the A95, after feeling burned by the A70 (same at A95, except with 3.2 MP and no flip LCD) was because I had already spent lots of money on Compact Flash cards and this was one of the few that still uses CF.Frankly, I'm really pissed off at Canon for making a camera that didn't even last 2 years under normal usage. Now all my shots have these horizontal lines across it that ruin every photo. The guy at the camera shop says it must be some problem with the chip and I can send it back to Canon for $160+!! I had heard such good things about these cameras, but I guess durability is not one of them. I'm hoping I was just unlucky with the A70 and my A95 lasts longer.
I bought two of these to install as part of a renovation. The first set up included this unit with the manufacturer's extension cord, which I had buried into the ceiling and wall so the remote would be behind my Samsung LCD. It did not work. The blue light was always on, no matter what position I put it behind the TV. I had to disconnect and rewire away from the set (behind a security system keypad) and it is still hit or miss.The second installation is similar to the first - buried in the wall and behind my Aquos set and the remotes only work if the sensor is in view - hanging slightly below the TV. It does not work when behind the TV in any position, and furthermore, you have to stand no less than 4 feet away from the sensor for it to work.I've read the reviews where you need to have patience to make this device work. In my opinion, this product is flaky, inconsistent and hardly worth the high price tag. I've had cheaper Tandy brand remote extenders that have worked far better than this. If the product was stable, there wouldn't be so many manufacturer's tips on how to make it work.Buyer beware.
Communication between the laptop (pc card) and access point is not consistent. Most of the time I can't connect to the network even if the laptop is next to the access point. Linksys support was not very helpful. I own Windows XP, however, Linksys support does seem to have the right documentation for Windows XP so they were providing directions that would work on Windows 2000. Eventually they told me to return the card because it's defective. I had the same problems with Windows XP and 2000.
I have no idea what happened to it. It was playing perfectly. The quality of this CD player is better than any other player I've ever owned. This morning, as I walked out to the bus, it refused to read my CD. Every other CD I tried either would not be read, took forever to be read and then shut off, or the player would skip almost every track and play a very few. Even with those few, the track would skip. I tried this with scratched and unscratched CDs, and it's certainly not the CD. How long have I had it? A week and a half. I'm very upset, because it's the best CD player I've ever owned and usually, Sony players put up with all the abuse they go through in my life. This one? Not at all. I'm resorting back to my old one that is nearly in two pieces but still plays perfectly. Good luck with the Psyc; I didn't have any.
I had heard the Monster RadioPlay 100 worked well. It is the complete opposite! It is so horrible I would like to get my money back! It does not matter that there are 6 channels since none work well. There is so much static and interference it is impossible to listen to the music. When plugged in only one side of the car stereo works and the volume on the car stereo needs to be cranked up as high as it can go. Of course, it is NOT the car stereo. I wish I never purchased it and hope others do not. Maybe I just got a "defective product," but again maybe it is just how the product "works." I am so sorry I bought it!
It was the most terrible experience to own this one.Soon the keyboard started falling and the connection cord had problems as it got loosened up.After couple of months i had trouble closing the laptop as the screren would remain on.When I got to the service folks they refused to admit any problems and tried to push every thing on me. the battery drains in just 45 minutes. the laptops starts tomake lout fan noice after couple of months.GUys this is a terrible the whole customer service from best buy was rude. I wud just say u buy this product and pray that it turns out ok the whole service warranty etc is to drain further money out of you.
For 18 months, I used this little gem, yes there were minor flaws, but overall, an excellent GPS. Then one day while driving it just stopped working! KAPUT! I checked Garmin's website and it costs more to get it repaired ($125 plus shipping) than to purchase a new one ($118 includes shipping). If Garmin can't back up their products better, I just assume go purchase a competitors model.Like I mentioned, the GPS is a slick little unit, but Garmin doesn't seem to care much about warranting their products.
Had it in my hands for a few days, I'm happy it isnt mine.Its poorly implemented, the software is pathetic and the screen looks cheap. Not to mention the fact that it is an underdog in a market with thousands of professional-looking titles available for the palm or the pocket pc.If you are gonna spend money on a PDA, you'd better consider a Palm (Sony's are cool if you can afford them) or the new Pocket PCs.
I brought 2 ipod minis just in the last week. One for me and one for my boyfriend for his birthday. I figured that it was finally time for me to enter the future and get on the ipod bandwagon. Well let me tell you all something, he popped his into his windows computer and it worked great. I, on the other hand have not been so lucky. I have Compaq laptop that works great except for when I tried loading my ipod mini onto it. First let me say that I expected some small compatibility issues, but no where near what I have experienced. First laptops that do not have a USB2.0 port or Firewire card (most don't) will have to buy one ($30- 50$). So I brought the firewire. Then the idiot Apple tech person tells me that the cable they sent me isn't a firewire cable, it's a USB 2.0 cable and I will have to buy one! That's another freakin 30 bucks. It's been a week and I still haven't been able to load it up with music. By the time I'm able to, I'll be 80 bucks in the hole for additional wires. I hate this thing already, but I'm going to go through the pain because I figure it's better than my portable cd player which keeps skipping. Just be warned everyone out there with a laptop that APPLE does not give you the option of choosing a cable depending on whether you have a laptop or not. Nor will they exchange the wrong one that comes in the package with your ipod. You will have to spend additonal MONEY!.
Worthless! Sound quality is terrible in city, suburbs and country. I have tried many different settings and stations. I have tried the suggestion of the 'small speakers' option in another review. Nothing mproves the sound up to the level of a bad radio broadcast. I get a message on the Ipod "This accessory does not support charging" so there is no recharging as advertised. I have successfully charged cell phone from same outlet. Overall a bad mistake.
May as well throw your money in the trash can!! Do not buy these speakers!! Piece of junk!! The main speaker on one of the pair did not work right out of the box leaving me only with the tiny speakers emitting a scratchy tiny annoying sound, on the next day, the same thing happenned to the second speaker, not to mention the whole front (grille) came off because they were fastened with short screws and the holes were strpped, frustrated I tossed these trashy speakers in the garbage!! DO NOT waste you money!!
I ordered 2 pairs, black/orange for myself and silver/green for my wife, as replacements for our ipod earbuds (yes, we are yuppies).I have to say, the MDQ-Q23LP look really cool, as you can probably tell by looking at them online. However, that's where the positive aspects end. They are physically uncomfortable. I made sure I put them on right. I can see how I could eventually get used to the jabbing behind the ear, but why should I. What I could never get used to is the flat sound. I was not expecting studio quality out of this design in this price-range but I was neither expecting the 2-can, 99-cent store, flatness. Playing with the EQ on the ipod helped somewhat, but not very much.Finally, I can't stand it when I can hear people's music through their earphones over the subway noise, 12 feet away. I don't mean the tsk-tsk-tsk or an occasional sax. I mean when you can actually hear the lyrics. I think MDQ-Q23LP is one of those headphones. I did all sorts of sound tests and even at half the volume (much too quiet for my taste) they were extremely noisy on the outside. Again, I was not expecting the type of sound isolation you get out of earbuds or the noise-cancelling headphones, but give me a break... these babies give the term "sharing music" a new meaning. I'll let my wife deside about her pair, but I'm sending mine back. Too bad, they look great (hence 2 stars).
This product is actually useful, but the serious design flaws render this productivity tool less useful then you would have believed, when you purchased it.The serious flaws are;- There is no holder for the pen, the one supplied is an external attachment and is totally useless. This means that if you forget, misplace or lose your pen, the Notepad will be rendered useless.- The USB port is totally a design flaw. The USB port socket is deep inside the slot in the front, and only the cable supplied by the product vendor fits in. No other standard USB cable can be used, I have tried atleast 10.So in short, a great product with a crappy design.
I had high hopes for this bargain-priced 1GB SD card, which I purchased to use w/ my flash-based MP3 player. Unfortunately, the card doesn't work properly. Once I write the music files to the card (a VERY slow process, taking about 10 minutes to write the entire card, given the turtle-like write speeds), my player doesn't see about half of the tracks/albums. I've tried emptying and rewriting the card multiple times, as well pulling all of the tracks out of their album directories and writing them to a single, top-level directory, all for naught. I can't discern any rhyme or reason as to what it recognizes and what it doesn't, which changes each time I rewrite the files. I also have twice run into mysterious errors ("Cannot create file or directory") while trying to write to the empty card. I'm stymied, and will be returning the card.
it sounds good, but its hardly barable to listen to because it skips constantly. you cant even walk 5 feet with it in ur pocket with out it skipping, so dont get this if ur goin to use it for jogging or even walking around. but it isnt that bad for a car, because then the anti skip well actually work( the music has a chance to load when u stop or on a smoother road) the battery life [stinks] too it really only about 6 hours, and for a discman thats horrible...
The good first: this is a very sleek player, nice and sturdy, with a much better wheel than any other mp3 player (in my opinion). The FM radio function is great, and the screen is beautiful.The bad: It is very annoying to figure out how to put songs on the Sansa View, and how to take them off. Sometimes your songs show up in Windows Media Player, sometimes they don't. The instructions are virtually useless. The instructions state to simply drag music into your "MUSIC" folder on the Sansa...except there were no folders on my Sansa (and no, they weren't hidden, I checked multiple times). I had to use the format option before anything showed up. Frustrating as it was, after a few hours I figured I could deal with it, because I use my mp3 players more when they are disconnected from the computer anyway.But then, my Sansa started freezing everytime I went to the Video menu. I hadn't even put any videos on it yet!I bought this looking to switch away from the iPod, but I think I'll have to go back to it. At least I know my iPod works, and is easy to manage my music files.If you can easily figure out how to manage music and get a Sansa that doesn't freeze, then more power to you.EDIT: Just would like to say, about an hour after I wrote this review, the screen and the blue ring started flickering for no reason (no music was playing or anything). I brought it immediately back to Best Buy and got a full refund.
I have been using this router for six months now, first on Cable, then on DSL, and I can say without a doubt it is the worst router I have ever owned. With 3 computers on it (1 wired and 2 wireless), it needs to be reset every hour. The signal quality and range on the wireless is about half what its specs say that it should be. If this hadn't been given to me free, I would demand my money back. I would recommend getting a Linksys, or better yet, save your money and get a real Cisco switch. This is a typical example of poor quality end-user junk.
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.
I usually don't write reviews, but I was so upset when these headphones suddenly stopped working. The product (when still functioning) was to my liking, as they canceled out noise and had a decent bass boost. However after about 6-7 months of using them (not even frequently, I might add) the wire right at the base of the headphones needed to be toyed with in order to not get static, or just the right headphone. It was annoying and once that was done, it stopped working completely and now there's no sound at all.I wouldn't spend your money on these. As much as I liked them, they malfunctioned way too fast.
If you're looking for a true standard 18% Gray Card from Kodak, keep looking because this is a set of cards made up by a company called "Digital Image Flow." Why does the title of this page say "by Kodak" in blue? That's a good question. Maybe someone thinks it doesn't make a difference. One gray card is just as gray as another one, right? This page even shows a photograph of a real Kodak 18% Gray Card in the yellow Kodak wrapper. But that's not what you get.
What a shame, the product arrives with blemishes and dust that could not be removed.Basically un-usable.No I need to pay extra for an express shippe dproduct but it will not be a Tiffin Filter for sure.
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.
I thought "UK/EU" would include the Schuko design common throughout the EU and specifically Germany. I can fit Schuko on there, but it's not grounded in that case.
I could not get this card to work on my Dell L866. I contacted Visiontek tech support and actually got great service but still could not get the card to work. If you are buying this for a Dell I would reconsider.
One of the most horrible products I ever bought. Not only is the sound quality lower then the quality of AM radio(seriously, and I have used other FM transmitters which sound much better), but it does not do what it was advertised to do. They say that it will search for the cleanest signal, which actually convinced me to buy it because I thought that would be awsome. But it does not do this at all. It is not mentioned in the directions on how to search, and there is no button. This product should be recalled as soon as possible. It is sad that a good company like Maxell allowed such a product to be released.
I bought this wireless-B broadband router about 2 years ago. It was price convenient and provided a pcmcia wireless ethernet card.The first impresion you get is WOW, this is very simple. You get carried away with how simple it is to get it to run the first time. Well, that's about it, I have nothing else nice to say about this P.O.S. product.The Quality of Service is terrible. Once the router is fully configured to match your home network needs (I mention this because you spend some time customizing ports but the problem shows up with or without customization), it is just unreliable.The connections drop all the time, you are browsing just fine at good speed (with cable modem have an average speed of 5Mbps) and all of the sudden the next click (or any other action over the network) never gets resolved.You can no longer resolve any domain names nor ping anywhere else. I did problem determination just to ensure it was the router and nothing else. Initially I thought it was just the wireless, so I focused on that. Today I can tell that this problem is mainly on the wireless but still you have problems with the wired connections. The relation is about 10 to 1.I have updated the firmware several times where Linksys tech reviews for those updates were mentioning that "some users" had similar problems and those problems should be fixed in the new firmware update. Well, I have read that more than 3 times so far. I no longer believe them.Sometimes you can recover your connectivity by just powering the router off/on. It has become common task to pull the plug up to 10 times a day. Some other times you have to be more drastic and do a hard reset loosing all your customizations.This product is a piece of junk. If you like to waste some money, give it a try, you may be one of those lucky ones that get one that actually works.
very small, not very fleaxablebetter to get gorilla try pod.
I got this card, together with the Canon Rebel Tsi, for my son who traveled to Chile. Within a week the card was unreadable in the camera and in the SD slot of his new Mac Book Pro. Can not x-change from a long distance.
Does not like USB 2.0 peripherals. Usually just does not even recognize that anything is plugged in. I've updated drivers, gotten a replacement directly from startech, and they even had me flash my BIOS! Nothing has worked. Time to turn this into a frisbee and buy a decent USB card. Oh well.
While this is a sharp looking product with decent sound, I have found some of the weaknesses worth noting for this review. Now that I have had this product for a little while, my review is a little more negative than it would have been right after I first purchased it.Right out of the box, this is a sharp looking device. It also has the feel of a solid piece of electronics. The sound quality of this product I would consider to be pretty decent. Both my wife's iPod Nano and my son's iPod have played well on this docking station. The radio sounds decent, and antennas were included. An additional benefit of this device is some of it's variety of features. There is an aux connection for other sorts of MP3 players. I have used this feature with a Sansa. With no pre-amp included for connecting the Sansa, the audio output is at an extremely low volume level. I do not really hold this against iLuv, but this is more of a heads up for others who might use other MP3 players. The iPods do not have this problem.I will not be the only person to comment on the glowing clock light. I do find the glowing clock light to be a weakness for this product. Admittedly, I weight this weakness pretty heavily as the clock aspect of this iLuv is/was an important feature for me. With the brightness of the clock light, I have to turn off the clock light at night. The brightness of the clock light is just intrusive in my bedroom. It was unfortunate to lose this clock feature in the night in my room. For others, this may not be a drawback.Another weakness is that the clock is fast. I really did not catch on to this until it was too late for the 90 day warranty. The end result is that I have to readjust the clock once every couple of weeks.If this review were just for the docking station and sound quality, I would rate this product higher. Since I purchased this product as much for the clock as the audio, my rating is lower. If I could give a half star in the rating, I would probably give this device closer to a 2 and 1/2 rating.
The vendor sent a product that was inferior (cheaper model $50.00) than the one advertised. They were good to refund my money but this created an inconvenience and delay. Again the product was probably great but I wonder if the vendor was playing the old bait and switch game.Bought a higher rated product sorry Pentax.
Read the fine print! The warranty was suggested to me for a porjector replacement lamp but it doesn't cover anything that isn't "covered under the manufacturers warranty" and it doesn't cover "bulbs". In other words, the item I was buying, that the site suggested this warranty for, is specifically excluded from coverage when you read the fine print!
Pros:- Good sound quality (for me)- ...that's itCons:- Flimsy cable (The mfg should have just compare the quality with Apple's)- Bad design connector that stick out from my player (ipod) 1 1/2 inch, combined with the flimsy cable it will easily break the wire inside in time. Should design it as a low-profile L-shape or flexible connector.- Not sure about the copy right issue with Apple earphone, but the cable slider organizing thingy make sense and should include in most earphone design.Overall the flimsy cable and bad connector make me lost interest immediately.
I THOUGHT THE PRODUCT WAS DAMAGED EN ROUTE. I PUT IN A CLAIM TO AMAZON.COM AND TO ZENITH TOO. WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR A PRODUCT THAT DOESN'T WORK? NOW I'M SURE THE PRODUCT IS ALSO NOT A GOOD PRODUCT RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY. I FEEL LIKE A YUGO CUSTOMER, I TRUSTED THE NAME ZENITH, AND STILL WOULD, IF I CAN GET A WORKING MODEL FOR THE RETURN OF THIS ONE.
I purchased this to do some videos from off the gas tank of my motorcycle. Any video that you take over 10 minutes is going to be 200mb is size of a simple AVI file. The problem came about that many of the 20 minute video's we took could not be taken off the device. We had to go back out and do a complete re-take of everything we did out-of-town. We tried on XP and Vista and 4 different PC's FOR HOURS to get the video's off the device and could only get a few off it. We tried Windows Explorer and the self contained software, to no avail - Goodbye Flip - Enjoy your trip back. JUNK! I love the way it just dangles out a USB port...
My memory card Transcend 8GB was due to arrive Feb. 9 and today is Feb. 13 and it still has not arrived. The tracking says that it is still in transit.
It has been some time since we ordered it, but just got around to hooking up the printer to use it for scanning and the cable is defective. Of course we only paid $5.89 for it, so it ain't worth packaging up and sending back for a partial refund. No big deal, but thought I would at least state this in the review. Granted, we should have tested it when we first got it, but we did not and it is what it is. We simply ordered another brand. Btw... it seems strange that nowhere on the cable is it labeled Belkin... may be a fake.
I tried long time to format this card in my Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2 Digital Camcorder, but can't. I checked the manual for these two products, and it seems that I followed all of the procedures but it just can't be formatted, and the card can't be used.
I was not impressed by this product and returned it the next day. The set up wizard didn't do any thing but show you where to plug in the cords...duh? The first computer that went in allowed me to access the router but not the internet. The instructions said to re boot and unplug power on the modem and router which I did. After that I was able to get to the internet but not the router. The second computer wouldn't access the internet either. After about 2 hours of this "run in circles" routine; I put the Linksys router back in and placed the Netgear back in the box.Re booting constantly is not a good network/routing system.
First WR-100C would not receive SAME alerts. Returned to Walmart and second unit does not work either. My Recom radio alerted to a Tornado watch and at the same time the WR-100C just sat there. I've had it over 90 days so there goes the Walmart return. Midland return charges for warranty repair are not worth the trip.. Glad We didn't have a tornado while the WR-100C was in use !!!! Save you money on this one.
I bought this product June of 2006. By September I already had a problem:Sometimes when I turn it on the screen turns white and I have to hold the shutdown button for 15 seconds.A few months later:1)Every time I would try to play a video the screen would turn red and I have to hold the power button for 15 seconds.2)When I use the voice record sometimes when I play the file it makes a really loud high-pitched sound that KILLS your ears.At the beginning of 2008 I restored my mp3 because of these problems. Here is a problem that happened after:A put a couple of videos on and a few days later I added another one. After I added that one I noticed that all the other ones were GONE. They all deleted.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!Samsung has some very good and very cool mp3 players. The P2 is touchscreen and you can connect your cell phone to it through bluetooth and answer and make calls. The S5 has a really amazing built-in speaker that is optional to use. Thanks for reading!
Instead of buying and installing this webcam, I would've had a poor-quality pizza followed by a few drinks in a pub I don't like and a ride home in a dodgy taxi.It took me a couple of hours to get it all working, and I feel a bit more confident about what webcams are about. This is my first webcam, and I only bought it because it was the cheapest.My policy is to get the cheapest of anything so that I understand it, then throw it away and get something better. This webcam really is pretty bad, but then again I haven't lost much money. I'll look for something better next weekend.
When I first got this boombox in the mail, I was thrilled. My daughter (who is 4) absolutely loved it. It's very cute and perfect size for a little one. However, within about three weeks the player just stopped playing cds. We believe there is some sort of problem with the eye. If you aren't going to use the cd player that much, I bet it would work great. But if you know you are going to use it quite a bit, I would look at something else.
It's a very useful product, but it's got some rough edges and lacks some features that the TiVo offering has.I ordered a ReplayTV before I knew about TiVo and was generally pretty happy with it, but once I was able to play with a friend's TiVo, I returned my Replay.Since these &quot;digital recorders&quot; are new products, by very young companies I'm sure they will both improve over time, but right now TiVo appears to be a nicer design.Plus I was a little disappointed when I received my first &quot;message&quot; on my ReplayTV that said we could expect ads to be displayed on the selection grid. I get enough banner ads on web pages, thank you very much!
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.
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.
These headphones are decent but you should NOT buy them. First and foremost, the ER6is employ this wacky "filter" system. Apparently, the purpose of these tiny pieces of plastic is to keep out ear wax and improve the sound of the earphones. The thing is, regardless of how often you clean your ears, these filters just don't last too long. So you're forced to purchase new filters. And they're $15 + shipping for 3 pairs, which you can only buy from Etymotic.It's the classic razor/blade scheme. Lure you in with relatively inexpensive headphones (the razor) and then force you to periodically purchase filters (the blade) so you can keep listening. You pay more in the long run.And no, not using the filters isn't an option unless you like your music to sound as if it's been playing via a tin can.Lastly, a minor point: the headphone cable is just too long. I'm 5'10" and, with my iphone in my pocket, I had a couple feet of cord hanging loose.Once again, look elsewhere. The filter hassle and cost isn't worth the cheap price of admission. You'll end up paying MORE in the long run.
This was given to me as a Christmas gift, and I would never wish something so cheap on anyone. It's quality is terrible, it only picks up some radio stations, even following the instructions, 5 different adults couldn't get the thing to change the time or even set the alarm. It's very quiet and eats battery power. Don't waste your money!! Something from the dollar store is better than this. I threw mine away cause it wasn't worth the hassle of replacing it.
I hate to admit, but I have bought at least five of these, all only lasting a month or less. They are a great idea, but don't hold up if you are going to use for exercising and/or plan on sweating.
I too bought the i550 based on the raving reviews and had nothing but trouble.When we first installed the printer it printed a beautiful 4x6 picture on the free sample paper. After that it never worked again! I uninstalled, reinstalled, called tech support and got nothing but problems for 2 weeks. In the end the computer illiterate "tech support" at canon told me I had a bad print head and needed to go to a local area provider to have it replaced. I packed it back up in the box and sent it back to amazon.
This is the worst printer after I suffered endless "reset power" error when printing few lines on page. There is no way to resolve this problem. You will find same review comments from this web sites as well as google search. This machine is simply a DEFECT PRODUCT. I bought a new Epson Workforce 600 to replace this junk printer last night. Epson600 works perfectly.If a all-in-one printer cannot print, copy or scan, it is really useless. I am not complaining about minor issue such as printing quality or user interface. This HP6310 CANNOT print. It worked first couple months but then it stop printing sometimes; say once a week. Then, it occured more frequent like few times per week. Last week, it rarely worked. I tried on all my computer from Mac, WindowXP and Window Vista that all failed. Not only that, it cannot execute simple copy task. This is not a machine I can trust. When I need to print out important document, HP6310 responded "Reset Power Error". I do not think there is anyway to fix it.Again, few users may be lucky that did not encounter this problem but many users encountered this common fatal error. This machine did not worth even $1 for me.I am searching receipt to see whether I can do anything about it. I bought it February 2008 so it is still under 1 year manufacture warranty, though I do not expect any good thing will happen to me for returing or refunding. All I can do is to share with you my terrible experience.I do not trust any HP printer anymore. So far, I am very pleased with Epson Workforce 600.I recommend any potential buyer to consider this prolem. Do not buy it unless you want to try your luck.I want to rate this product '0' star but this web site does not allow me so I have to give 1 star that but I don't think it deserves it..
Note Type M and H xd cards are incompatible with some card readers!I have a Fuji camera and bought an xd card type M. But it turns out that type M and type H cards are not compatible with all card readers (even ones that work with regular xd cards) so I have to use my cable and camera batteries to upload photos from my new card, or purchase a new card reader. Ugh!Buyer beware!
While the product itself is OK, I purchased this TV back in November 04 and am still waiting on my rebate from Syntax. Customer service is poor and I suspect I will never receive my $100. Avoid them at all costs.
When I said "poor", I kinda hesitate if it is a too much of a strong word for sansa. I must say that it's not easy to use, but it didn't break on me. what is broken is the ear phone. I only got it for 6 month, and the earphone is broken. I had my IPOD for 3 years, and it's still good. when I emailed to the customer service about this. they said the earphone is accessory and not included in the warranty. That is just great. I am not going to buy any more of sandisk prodcut.
I have mixed feelings about this product. The idea behind it is fine--keep all of your CDs/DVDs in one place, away from too much handling. The problem is that the Sony implementation is mediocre at best. The user interface is *terrible*; so bad you almost can't believe that they'd release a product like this. You need a keyboard to do anything reasonable, and the "Load info from DVD" feature barely works. And when it does, it's wrong and uneditable. The remote control is so poorly laid out that it's almost comical. The most important button, to get a list of your DVDs, is labeled "Folders" and is tiny and in a bad location. Plus once all your DVDs are loaded, then what? You only can support one TV...I have other TVs and a DVD player in the car, so I either have to unload them (and the device forgets everything), or have to copy all the DVDs that I need to use on multiple machines.If you are not sure whether to get this, I'd consider buying your movies from iTunes and using an AppleTV, or some other similar model. You might also consider any fair use provisions that let you keep a copy of the DVDs you rightfully own for permanent insertion into this device (although the interface is still absolutely horrible).If the remote and user interface were actually functional and elegant, I'd probably feel differently about this product.
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.
The reviews here sound so wonderful, if only the earphones matched!I simply don't get what everyone else is talking about. These are just wretched; clear, I suppose, but no bass at all. (zero!)I much prefer the originals that came with the iPod. Buy 4 of those instead.They were a gift at christmas and so the return window timed out. Thtat's a whole LOT of cash to be wasting.2.5 stars for sound quality, 1 for service.
Our company bought two of this model in 2005 for our new branch office. After we set them up, it works just fine. We didn't use any of the advanced features at that time. After reading the user's guide and online forum at the Linksys web site, we found out that there are a battery inside the router that is NOT user replaceable. You need to send it in for replacement. Sure enough, we now have two routers that can't retain any configuration settings. They all reset to factary default all of a sudden, one after 1 year, the other after 1 and half year.Also note, we updated one of the router to newest firmware, which prevents any kind of connection from the internet. Needless to say, my boss is really crossed with me because I was the one recommend the model.
I bought this item and was pleased with it the first two weeks. Then I noticed the time was wrong one day. I thought maybe the power went out, but hey!! isn't this supposed to reset time itself? I ignored, changed it to correct time and about a week and a half later it did the same thing. It was about 45 minutes off. Changed the time back again, then a couple of weeks later, same thing, it was an hour behind. I am exchanging it today for an iHome which is what I wanted in the first place. If it can not keep time and wake me up at the right time for school, what good is it?
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 player is junk. It broke in less than one year. Only has a 90-day warranty. Buy anything but this!
Overall the radio is not bad for a small little radio, but the armband is very small, wont fit most men, and is not durable. The belt clip is a poor design in that it un clips its self from the radio when you clip it on a thicker belt. sound is good but the reception is only fair at best
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 is not a very good case. I bought if for the SD1200. It's the right width, but it's about 1/4" taller than the camera so extra wasted space makes it bulkier than it should be (and it's already bulky). But that's not the real problem. The real problem is that the hole is too small to be used with Canon's shoulder-strap. You can cram it through there sure (with a lot of work), but that defeats the whole idea of making it easy to use. Also, the magnet on the closure seems very weak (why not use a strong magnet?!). I can't imagine that would hold up for any length of time.I waited a little too late to return mine, but I'll just get rid of it. I'm using an older case (the one I had with an SD800) -- it doesn't really fit right (too wide) but at least I can get the shoulder strap in and out easily. And the Velcro is very secure (if noisier than a magnet).So I would not recommend this case for an SD1200. Other reviewers have said it doesn't work for an SD1100. Not really sure what it DOES work for. But even if it fit, the magnet and hole-size are real quality problems. Don't buy it.
I guess you get your money's worth for this little AM/FM Radio.I was looking for an AM/FM radio that is inexpensive and I could use when I'm working out. I bought the GPX at the neighborhood Fry's. I took it home and tested it, and found quite a few problems with it. First, the lcd display is unintelligible. All I see are squiggly lines that does not even look like any recognizable stations or for that matter numbers. Second, the reception is very poor. I only get stations from the opposite end of the FM band; which, in our area are Spanish radio stations. Third, when I use it indoors (inside a gym), the reception is non existent.The only thing nice about this little gadget is the looks. It looks rather expensive and very cool outside but I have no doubt that inside, it's nothing but subpar components. I guess there's a difference in quality as far as electronics goes between made in Japan (Sony electronics) vs. made in China. Unfortunately, everything seems to be made in China these days.
We received this item as a gift for Christmas. The tv did not work and we thought our cable outlet might not be working. We had the cable company come to our house and they informed us the outlet was fine and it was the tv component in the device that was not working. We returned it and they sent us another unit (3 weeks later) that did not work. We sent that one back and we just received another unit. Here's the kicker....they sent us a USED device!!! The remote had a food stain on it as well as a dent in the middle. The face of the stereo was scratched. By the way, the third one didn't work either. Absolutely do not buy this device. Not only do they distribute an inadequate product, but their service is awful. Don't waste your time or your money on this or any other products Gpx produces.
i just left LaCie's booth at MacWorld Expo computer show, and the drive lists for $249, not $508, MSRP. so the $255 amazon price exceeds the MSRP and the quoted savings don't exist. It's a pricing error, I'm sure, but unfortunate, as the drive specs are great and i'll be getting one. Just not from amazon this time.The drive earns five stars.
Hello, I don't know what came over me. Wait I remeber... I thought I was getting TWO speakers for $189. I have a set of Dbx that totaly trump these in every possible way. The old Dbxs I have are 15" and 8" and 4" and a reed tweeter in each unit. I figured these Jbls would at least fight a good fight sitting on top of Jbl 500 watt subs but alas no. It's typical chinese knock offs.The units seems like americans manufacturing aka "Cathy Lee" looking over Ok speakers and then making our chinese friends copy them. What I received were a set of Ok speakers that don't hold a candle to well balanced car speakers. The units sound like crude speakers at low volume and kinda crappy at modiest levels and fusy at loudish levels. I'm not saying that the speakers are unacceptable at this price although I wouldn't be wrong to...I'm saying YOUR YOUNG DAUGHTER WOULD BE OK WITH THEM BUT YOU'LL BE EMBARRASSED TO HAVE YOUR FRIENDS OVER TO LISTEN TO YOUR LATEST GARY MOORE CD WITH THESE TURKEYS. I could sell these and I'd never regret not having them.
This is a very light lens.Absolutely no type of metal is usedin the construction of this lens.Even the mount is plastic so beware of thatwhen purchasing this.I highly recommend not ever dropping this lensif you do then there went your 109$.I would pay more to have the 18-200 vr.with better build quality, vr, and wider angle.
LaCie 250 GB Brick Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 for $119 amazon (free shipping). Why shortchange yourself! I was just a click away from ordering the western digital 120GB when I did some research. I just ordered the brick because it has 250GB vs 120GB for only $15 more.
The information says 250 ft. There is no decimal in the information, but when it arrived it was 25 ft. only. I didn't need a 25 ft. cord.
I bought this camera because it was relatively low in price . You get what you pay for. The room was well lit but I could barely see the image. Colors were blotchy. I will stick with logitech
After just over a year, my lens jammed and the display read "e18". So I was pretty upset to discover that this is an extremely common defect - and a defect that Canon refuses to admit. Try Googling Canon S500 e18", and you'll see what I meant.Don't buy it unless you want a very expensive paperweight.
TThe product I received does not have a standard Laptop USB connector on it but rather some more narrow but thicker connector to which I have not found a USB Port of any standard computer that it fits nor is it the same as the unit you purchase directly from APPLE. As such the units I have are on no value.Make certain you see the size and get written demonsions of unit when ordering. If you have to spend the money to return it to the Manufacucter it will most likely cost more than you paid for the unit in the first place.My recommendation is do not buy. Thus the rating of zero stars. the unit shipped does not even plug into the ciggaret lighter adaptor that they ship. It is correct and works with my factory product. If anyone in the companies quality control had tried even to put the peice together they would find that they are not correct.
This CD player is so cheap. It skips for no reason. and the batteries last about 5 minutes
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.
Even lower priced Zeikos UV filters far outperform in clarity, sharpness and flare reduction. It took 3 Tiffen purchases for me to realize this.
I bought this player to listen to the radio/ipod/cd player for the kitchen.The sound quality for the fm radio has lot of static. You can't really listen to the radio! The cd player DOES NOT have anti-skip technology; therefore, it jumps every 10 seconds of music (specially if the volume is all the way up - I guess the sound vibrations makes it skip). To makes matter worse the IPOD connectivity doesn't work either: The music plays for a few seconds and then goes silent for minutes and then comes back again over and over... Unfortunately, I threw out the box where the radio came in so I can't return the product to Amazon.Avoid this product like the plague unless you want to waste your money like I did.Edgar Almanzar
Initially my thinking was how could you go wrong with this camera. The size, battery life, screen size, docking station, etc. are all exceptional for the money. I read the customer reviews. Most were positive. Sharper Image was selling the camera and it looked good in person. I went to the Casio website and looked at their sample 4 MP pictures. They looked great, so I made the purchase.The camera arrived. I anxiously opened the box and started playing around with it. It is a bit more complicated than I bargained for. I have played with most of the options and I spoke with Casio's technical support. Despite these attempts I continue to get grainy photos. I have owned a Kodak DX3900 3.1 Megapixel and the photos were half the file size and crystal clear.The bottom line is this camera does everything great except take pictures.
I purchased these radios not having first hand experience with FRS/GMRS radios at all. But I did do a lot of research. Unfortunately most of the negative reviews I read about them were true for me. The 1 watt of power only got me about .5 mile of reception at best. The people who only need two-way radios for usage ranges of less than this may love this radio. If this does not describe you, then I strongly recommend going for a higher wattage model (for example I now know that Midland makes some excellent 4 and 5 watt models). Power = range. The advertised max ranges of all radios can likely only ever be reached under extremely ideal conditions. That's marketing for you. I did return the Motorolas and got my money back.
I bought this player at July 2003, it stops working right before Christmas. When I finally got connected to the APEX customer support (1-866-427-3946 and it's always busy), the lady told me it's a defect on the Laser Pickup and I need to send it in and pay $40 labor to fix it.
The tea ball that came with it looked neat as the expanded and tasted good. After a few months, the lid or top opening became warped making it difficult to remove. Later it a small piece cracked off. It was difficult to clean the leaves out of the infuser because it was so fragile. When I taped in on the side of the plastic trash can it cracked.
I ordered this according to the picture which is of another product. I know is patially my fault for not reading the caption but I was in a rush. I't been a few weeks now and they still havn't corrected the problem.
The adapter, which allows you to connect your CD player to your car's stereo system, worked fine and I am completely satisfied with it. The CD player is a different story. It repeatedly would not recognize disks (that worked fine on a different player), or would read a disk for a while but then stop, just generally very poor reliability. I didn't return it, as the adapter was what I needed the most and I had another CD player that worked fine. My advice is to buy the adapter by itself and then get a different CD player.
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.
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.
When I initially ordered this product the company sent me a fake version of it. When I called them about the mix up they immediately sent out a new battery for me and apologized for the inconvenience. This is the second TruePower battery I have purchased for my Macbook Pro. I don't think I will be buying one again. This second one just doesn't sit correctly or flush in the bottom of my laptop. I purchased this battery in April and 7 months later I am lucky if it lasts and hour before going dead. With the battery being on 7 months hold it should hold a charge longer than 60 minutes. I only use the computer to search the web and check email. I do not listen to music or stream videos or play video games. I find this to be totally unacceptable.
The DVD maker is easy to setup but the one I have doesn't work properly. While converting: I am getting interference from the unit on both the TV and computer (which shows up on the copy), there is a 1/8 inch distortion at the bottom of the preview screen (also shows up on the copy), and the sound is not in sync. I tried to contact the company by phone and left messages instructed with no call back from them. Sent an email to tech support that went unanswered too. Finally contacted someone at the company, explained my problems, returned the unit as per instructions for repair, received it back after 3 weeks and it still doesn't work. Contacted tec support again and was told to download updated program(I had the latest version installed) did so anyway without any better results. My suggestion is to pass on this unit.
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.
I bought two of these, and while the build quality is fine, one of them arrived with a badly bent rack ear because they were attached during shipping. Even with some massaging, the bent ear will never fit flush into a rack.I also took off a star for having a power switch, a feature that seems to invite disaster without utility. I bought this knowing it had a power switch, however--I was looking for the cheapest possible PDU without surge or other features.On the bright side, the cord is long and the PDU will solve my problem of managing power on some of my test equipment.The PDU is cheap, but makes some compromises to get there.
I bought this game for my grandson for Christmas, but Santa got him one also. Now Game Clasics tells me that I can't return it because it's past the 30 days. I will never buy another thing from those people. I'm out 57.00.
These are some of the worst earphones I have ever had. They are not just uncomfortable...they hurt when I try to insert them in my ears. (Maybe I have small ears) The sound is so awful...boom box quality at best.I read the reviews here and I thought these earphones would deliver high quality sound. I was wrong. Perhaps I don't have them stuck far enough in my ear and that is why they sound so terrible. I don't want to have to suffer so much discomfort to hear the sound "properly". It is not worth it. I spent $129.00 and I am upset. I would have been better off buying a pair of $19.95 Sony earphones.I wish I could find something nice to say. I really can't think of anything. Sorry guys....that is my 2 cents worth.
After 20 days of pruchase, I was changing the connections and the plug end came loose, just like that. I contacted amazon and they promptly gave me a refund.
Nowhere in the product description (or in the manual) does it mention that there are limited sites to download from.. in fact, there are no sites listed at all. The manual says to drag music from a music download site to the mp3player. Although this was easy to do, the player will not recognize any of the songs I downloaded. COBY customer service was unhelpful. Call and find out exactly which sites you can download from, or don't waste your money.
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 have this drive and it has a lot of problems:1. Not reliable. Sometimes it just don't wake upand I can't access the data.2. Some strange sound: sometimes it has a clock-like&quot;click&quot; out of no where. It sounds like it try tospin up the disc but fail again and again.3. Error message pop up-- can't access the drive whenthere is no clear reason to cause it.I am so sick of this drive I end up took it apart andput the HHD inside my PC as internal. It works but thespeed is slow.So I pay more for a external HHD and it ends up as aslow internal which should be much cheaper.When talking about HHD, RELIABILITY is everything.A waste of money in my opinion.
Olympus 202132 nylon camera bag.It's not very big, can't put much but a camera in there.great speed in getting product delivered!!!!! usps is so much faster than ups
Im sure the other guys were impressed with this unit .Im not.If you can manage to get the picture bright enough be prepared to hear a nice loud humming sound!!Ive used it with all connections tried.Even with the 17 pin connect to my comp it was dissapointing and the sound from any white background is disgraceful!Forget about burn in as well.Its going to happen..Youd better spend the extra money and not cheap out as I did..I kept Myself to spending under 10 thousand bucks to redo my room ,this is just for electronics.I use it for my bedroom cause of lack o space.My SONY bigscreen is best pic Ive seen so far.Ill save my cash and get a sony plasma next..Oh and the heat is insane,No one mantioned this so I doubt if they truly even bought one.I wish I wasnt first to get this TV no reviews were out back then...
My mom and dad bought me the Elph 100 for x-mas with this case. The first day I put it in the case then on my belt the worst case happened, it dropped out of the case VELCRO is what fastens it to inside the case and cracked a plastic piece off the camera.Man was I upset. Didn't even get to take one picture. Luckly It still works. I am going to write Canon to get it replaced.Good Luck.
The service was very poor. I had to remind the sellers twice before they even rememebered to couruer the earphones. My money for expedited shipping was wasted.
I am very disappointed in this Sony. I have had it for exactly one year and the CD Player has died. It was dying a slow death for a couple weeks now - skipping tracks, long start up time (especially MP3s which take a good five minutes to read) and poor sound. It just died today - it can no longer read any type of disk I put into it.For the price it is a joke. You can get a lot better value than this player.It does have MP3 capability, CD, tapes and AM/FM, but for me the most important thing was the CDs and noteably the MP3 function.Shop around. You can certainly do better!
The pictures were very high quality, when the camera was working. My only complaint there was that even zoomed in, the objects of most pictures at a distance looked ant like. The camera's zoom mechanism broke 3x. The first time I had fixed at my cost. I was not sure that I had not caused the damage. One day after getting it back, the problem resurfaced and the repair people fixed it again. This was the second long repair time. About 2 months later I was at a music festival, went to turn it on and guess what? Yep, the zoom mechanism was broken again. I am not going to bother fixing it. After I get the pictures off it (the only way now is directly from the SD card), this camera is going to that great camera in the sky.Tony
As everyone else said, these markes are light. They dont mark very darkly or clearly. The ink beads up like it would a normal pen writing on a cd. Although it drys and appears to be permanant(they claim to be permanant). I would not reccommend this product. But they do work if you cant get hands on anything else, like me.
We bought this camera thinking we could take nice pictures in night events, sports, etc, because it has multiple ISO and shutter speed settings.But you can't control speed or exposure, and we can't have good night shots, unless it's just an scene.I'd rather buy a Canon or Sony the same price, not this fancy but useless Casio.
Yes, this little mp3 player is sleek and elegant. But it also has given me nothing but problems since I bought it. I am now on my third trade-in because the battery life isn't lasting much more than 2 hours. Apple will not do anything but send me a new one everytime this happens, which was fine the first and second time. But after the third, I requested a completely new one or my money back, and they could not help me. When I went to the Apple store in NYC to request help, they told me they felt &quot;very bad for me.&quot; (That honestly happened.) So I'm now talking to the Apple support center about setting up a trade-in, and I gather this Sisyphusian process will be something else to add to my calendar. And, no, I'm not a PC person - I've had Macs all my life and currently love my iBook. But I would never buy an iPod again, especially with so many other mp3 players on the market. Beware.
Took too long for delivery. It took two weeks from the day I put in the order. Good for depth finder not sure if the fish signal is correct. Can't seem to catch fish when it show there are fish. The connection is very easily lose connectivity and show no reading on depth. You get for what you pay. It is not really water proof.
I specifically plugged in my camcorder model number to be sure I located the proper cord, and this is the one Amazon identified for me. I took for granted they knew what they were talking about. Very disappointed.
I bought this 1-2 years ago to use for the dual uplinks in our office. The router never worked properly. There were always problems with packet loss, latency and connection stability. I took it off after 2-3 months of use because it had severely degraded our network and we could not do actual work on the internet. Anyone serious about their networking should avoid this product like the plague! You don't have to believe me, just google the model number and see all the problems that people have with these routers.The only reason I'm giving it 1 star is because it has Cisco name tag and Cisco makes great enterprise products (even though I'm a Juniper fan myself).
This is your basic Chinese knock-off of the Targus Defcon CL laptop security lock which is a fine piece of equipment.Unlike the standard cables, this cable is 3.5 feet shorter. The construction is flimsy and even before taking it out of the cheap packaging you get the feeling that it might fall apart. It actually looks like something you'd see on the shelves of The Dollar Store.With a laptop security cable the deterrence is just the sight of the cable affixed to the laptop. Even bad guys are lazy and if they have a choice between fighting a locked item or stealing an unlocked one, they'll go to the laptop without a cable sticking out of it.One of my fears with this lock is that we might not be able to get it to unlock and then we'd really be in a world of hurt.
After one use, the 8Gb USB Centon Datastick Pro was unusable. Under properties, Used space = 0 bytes and Free space = 0 bytes.
I just got this in the mail, unboxed it and tried it out. The wire jack was broken kinda like how worn down ear bud wires get after extensive use. I moved the wire around a bit and the sound went out on one side. This is really disappointing. Don't waste your time and money.
Install is buggy, you will have to manually edit registry, manually copy some files into the right place because the install does not. Performance is poor, video quality is good when it works. This is a version 1 product. Maybe in a year or so when pinnacle figures out how to get the install to work and debugs their drivers. Until then stay away...
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.
I owned this remote for a week before sending it back. I was difficult to operate and would keep "forgetting" my settings. I programmed in all the functions of my existing remotes, which was a long process. After a few uses it would stop working on only certain functions (so I can rule out battery). There was time where it would get confused by switching functions around. For example, channel up and down buttons would control the volume. What gives? I still haven't found a LCD remote I like.
My Canon Pixma ip2600 printer saw each newly installed cartridge as empty. I tried to get the printer to print anyway, but the machine would not function. Although these remanufactured cartridges had instructions to close the dialog box and ignore the out of ink message, the printer would not work.This is a lesson learned. This printer will ONLY work with new Canon source original cartridges. There is no economy to be found in substitutes as they are money wasted. They will not function in the printer.If a remanufacturer can overcome this problem so that the printer actually communicates with the cartridge, then a solution has been found. Until then -- originals only.
SO I got it and it was good for a year then it died. RMA i get a DOA RMA again 2 months later dead now I'm trying to get a refund so i can get the G5 (much better). Save money and get a G5.
I bought this unit in 2006, have used it quite a bit, with some success, but recently it started balking at finalizing DVD+R discs that it used to just fine (same brand, etc). Now I see in here there's all kinds of problems with this drive reported in these Amazon comments.This does have the latest firmware on it.When I inquired about assistance on the Sony support website, they shot back asking the product serial number and mfg date. Just as I suspected, they said sorry, out of warranty range... if you want technical help with the issue, you'll have to pay $20. Forget it. I'm just getting another product that does work... with good reviews.Too bad Sony no longer represents what it used in w/regard to quality products and support. Now it's basically just like any average joe company out there with hit or miss products pretty much at the same statistical rate as the average manufacturer. In this age, review sites such as Amazon's are the only way to go. I try to buy from Amazon too, to support them for providing this great service. Beware some other review sites, as some operators remove negative reviews, but I've seen nor heard of any such rumblings on the Internet about Amazon doing this yet.
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.
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 bought the Xircom Springport thinking I could receive/send email and refresh Avantgo content on the road, thus avoiding having to invest in and carry a laptop. With fresh batteries, the Xircom is fine, works like a champ. But after a modest amount of battery use it flakes out and locks up in the middle of an access. If you aren't careful about the sequence of actions it will also kill the Visor, meaning you lose your memory. For instance, pulling out the module while its utility software is running seems to cause problems. (ABSOLUTELY don't buy this unit without also buying a backup module!!)There is no support for checking battery power, and the couple of times that the system finally reported low power (after lots of flakiness) the Visor simultaneously locked up, requiring a soft reset.Turns out that the batteries are barely used when it flakes out -- I've started moving them to the Visor's battery compartment the first time the modem hangs, and they show 90% charge! So carry lots of fresh batteries...This is LOUSY engineering, I can't recommend buying it unless Xircom solves the problem.
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 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've had the older version (11B) for over a year and have never had a problem. I bought the new one (54G) a month ago and have been unable to connect via the Internet. I've emailed Linksys support multiple times and they don't even respond. And just this week the built in mic stopped working. All I hear is static. I love the linksys wireless products and have spent a lot of money with them. I can only hope this is just a fluke and that Linksys will pony up to not only replacing mine, but fixing this problem for everyone.
It barely functions and the volume is inconsistent when low. At any higher volumes it crackles horribly and will eventually stop working. I bought it to replace a mostly broken headphone jack in my laptop, but it turned out to be even worse. There is no situation where I would want to use this item. If you have ANY alternatives, use them before this.
I bought this product at the local target for $269 + tax.The plan was simple: provide videos from my iPod to my kids sitting in the 2nd and 3rd row of the car.The primary unit only has AV out while the second unit only has AV in.This makes sense if you want to watch DVDs but it also means you can't plug video games or ipod for videos on both units. The cable to link the primary unit to the secondary is also barely long enough to link both units when installed on the first row head rests. If you add to this that my original plan was to go from first row head rests to second row head rests, this is way too short. Luckily, these units use a standard composite cable which makes it easy to buy an extension.The monitors are not very bright but the resolution is decent and the size makes up for it.The deal breaker for me was the sound level: it's totally unacceptable for car use. I even plugged in my noise cancellation headset with an amplifier without much improvement. And I have a brand new ultra quiet SUV.With that, there's no AC adapter so your only choice is to use it in the car.I'm returning the units.
We purchased this because it was wide enough to fit over our sound table. Be aware that it is extremely difficult to assemble even with directions. The multiple cardboard storage boxes fall apart easily, so you will have to purchase additional storage or lots of duct tape and bungy cords. Also purchase several extra hex bolts, nuts and drivers because they will be easily lost every time it is assembled and disassembled. The best thing about this purchase is that we didn't have to pay shipping on the extremely heavy truss.
I guess you get what you pay for rings true here. I bought this to hold up a small camera. Well, that plan didn't work out too well. I couldn't get it to stand up without falling over. Total waste of money. I ended up going to best buy to their camera department and bought a more solid mini tripod that worked perfectly. Buyer beware. Make sure your camera is really really light or it will fall over.
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.
No more HP printers for me. It's supposed to be the best brand out there, but my first all-in-one experience from them is quite disappointing. The scanning, copying and faxing features work great. But once in a while it prints all types of junk characters esp. when printing from web pages. Paper tray periodically picks up several pieces of paper at once. It is really annoying when you are trying to print important documents from the web and it just doesn't print anything humanly readable.
This is a good camera. It has served well since I bought it a month ago. The only thing is that battery does not last more than 40 minutes when fully charged and there is no warranty on the battery. Mine is dead after one month. That is kind of disappointing. I had a Sony DCR-SR40. It had two hours battery life. JVC customer is not good like Sony or Canon.
i guess you get what you pay for. and seller did not send when they said they would. then when they did resend it. I wanted to send it back. kind of an "IRREGULAR" FIT! just go to MAC and buy the real thing!
Mine was working ok, over a 25 foot range. They had to see each other, and when people walked between them it fuzzed. After a few months it stopped working. Not completely, just was never really clear reception anymore, though the setup never changed. I tried different angles and view factors for weeks, then tossed them in the trash.
This is the worst purchase I have ever made. I loaded the software into my Magellan for 4 areas for a recent trip, Hawaii (my home), Texas, Miami and San Juan. We drove all over during the trip & hiked various places. The maps are not just a 'little' off (50-100 feet I might have lived with), they are WAY WAY off in many areas. Miami down to Key west we were in the water the whole time, in Hawaii it is completely useless for any road, even the MAJOR Freeways.Everybody laughs when I show them the tracking, I've calibrated many times and gone to known points of reference. The freaking basemap is more accurate!!Save your money and look for something else. I will definitely think twice about any map software from Magellan, I was expecting it to be off some due to the underlying cheaper database, but it is completely useless in the 4 major areas I tested it (Virginia too). Just my experience.
The connector does not work for thrid generation nano. It caused the hard drive to freeze-up. I had to take it back to the store and they re-booted. I'm not using the charger.
I recieved this product.. It worked for about 5 days.. Then, when i turn it on.. it works for about 10 seconds then goes out..I then was issued a replacement... then, the same problem happened to this one within 2 days...And now amazon will not give me a refund, even after i sent it in to them.. so i'm left empty handed and nothing to show for it...Do not buy...
I purchased the product to extended the range of my wifi especially when doors are closed. As a range extender it worked great but the product description says speed is 54 mps, but that is the speed of the wireless unit, the speed is actually 14 mps max due to the router until that is connected to your router. I needed more speed than that so I exchanged for the a/c wired 200 mps units which nets out to 80 mps at the receiving unit.
I like to listen to nature sounds while going to sleep. This product performed poorly; there was a background hum or buzz as loud as my nature music.
I just purchased an expensive lens for my Canon 40D and, as always, the 1st thing I did was buy a UV filter for protection. After several days with the lens I was seriously considering taking it in for repair because I could not get a clear,in focus shot. This morning I realized that I had not tried the lens without this filter, I removed it and BINGO!! the lens is living up to its price! Like I said, I always use UV filters for protection on my lenses but from now on I'll buy a premium grade filter, not an inexpensive one! Do yourself a favor, it's worth a few extra dollars to get a better filter than this one.
This printer is not compatible with macintosh computers. The fact that any printer needs a driver with today's technology is a joke, and evidence of how cheap HP has become.For anyone buying this printer for Windows, good luck with the instructions! The 11 step process of installing the printer has been efficiently translated into 1. remove shipping tape, 2. install accessories, ... load paper, connect power.Other than these problems the printer works fine, but I will only use it to print the test page. Buy at your own risk.Oh yeah, HP cut every single corner they could with this thing. It does not include a USB cable. The instructions are on one sheet of paper! Seriously HP, even your $40 calculators come with 100+ page user manuals. I don't want to sit on hold with support to save you money.
After just a few months, the CD tray began to malfunction, and playing CD's was impossible. Sent to Sony repair under warranty, paid $$$ out of pocket for shipping (ouch!). A week after I got it back, the tuner stopped working. I will soon be paying as much in shipping as it would have cost to buy a new, better, unit! Believe me, it's worth an extra few bucks to buy something better, or at least something from a manufacturer with a better warranty and better customer service! Don't be fooled by the brand name, I was.
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 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.
This camera is totally useless in low light situations. Only good for outside. It also takes too long to take the picture after you press the button. I took it back and got an Olympus and it is 100% better
This radio lasted me 36 hours exactly 3days of work &now its shot.. i think it was a waste of hard earned money if u need a cb for work purposes do not buy a 19 ....cobra are awesome units all except the 19's..they are prob good for weekend warriors but not suitable or reliable for work !!!!!!!
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.
I had the same format problem as &quot;Reviewer: An Electronics Fan - March 23, 2002 review&quot; and called up Panasonic. (Could only format 2 out of 15 Memorex DVD-RAM 9.4GB Disks, then bought a &quot;Panasonic DVD-RAM Disk&quot; and that wouldn't format either!!) Phone Tech. said only problem people have called about is how to set unit up. Figuring it was a fluke, I returned the unit and ordered another which should be here by April 23. Unfortunately, I didn't see the other review until just now. A &quot;Fluke&quot; or a &quot;Machine which should be Recalled&quot;? I'll know in a couple days. BTW - Still have not heard Anything from Panasonic about this problem, going on 4 weeks now.
This is a wonderful camera. I purchased it and took it on my long-planned trip through Europe in 2006. Upon return, I downloaded the pictures using the Cyberlink Power Producer software. I worked on the pictures, then saved them until I had time to return and finish my sorting, renaming, etc.When I returned, the pictures were missing. I found a file with the correct extension, but the software wouldn't open it. In spite of several attempts to get Cyberlink to resolve the problem, we were unsuccessful. Their suggestions for resolving the problem were short-sighted and repetitive. I even paid Data Doctors privately to try to find the file. Cyberlink finally admitted there was nothing else they could do.JVC didn't even bother to write back.
I bought this product and the linksys wireless access point. I tried using them on a Windows 2000 server machine with no luck. At first, I couldn't even get the system to recognize the card (the driver install did not seem to work properly.) After two calls to tech support, they finally walked me through installing the driver manually.Once that was done, I couldn't get the card to talk to the WAP. The first tech agent I talked to seemed to thing it was something to do with the IP addresses even though I told him repeatedly that the software on my computer was showing no link. We went through the configuration and he said everything seemed to be correct. I asked to escalate and at first he seemed reluctant but quickly changed his mind and escalated.The second agent focused right in on the problem but was unable to solve the problem right away. He asked if he could call me back because he wanted to check on something and I said ok. It has been three days now with no call back so I am returning the products and going to try another wireless product.Too bad!
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.
The charger we got doesn't work with the iPad. We get the message that the iPad is not compatible with this accessory. I know that Apple can update the software to make it work with what it wants to or not, so maybe that's what happened. But the bottom line is, it doesn't charge my iPad.
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 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!
First of all, I really loved my perculator in the beginning and still would, except it has developed rust only in the heating ring element in the bottom of the coffee maker. It's not coffee stains it's rust. Otherwise it heats it perfectly and makes great coffee no matter the brand.Since I don't know what the long term effects of using it with rust, I opt for a different brand.
This is our second Samsung Digital Camera. The first one broken within weeks - lens would get stuck, zoom wouldn't work, and you could not take any pictures. When it would 'freeze' the only solution was to shut down, and restart. Then the photo-op was gone.The camera was a Christmas gift for our daughter, and I didn't want her to have to deal with these issues.We took the camera back to the store, and because it was just after Christmas the store was out of most of their digital cameras. The gave us a store credit, and we later upgraded to the Samsung Digimax S800 8.1 mp. It was a bit more than the 5.0 mp, but it seemed like an incredible deal.Now less than 6 month later, the same problem, and more. The lens stays in the fully extended position now, and runs down the batteries, and if you try to adjust the zoom the camera shuts off. There is no stop/start solution. It is now a paper weight.I was just informed it is too late to return it or exchange it. Do not be fooled by this 'Steal' , you'll just be robbed $200 like me.
Since purchase, it can hardly handle two WANs of different speeds. No direct physical port to WAN and QOS is a joke. SO I had to leave the VoIP before this device. I have DSL and Cable services since both go down randomly all the time. This device should have been able to deal with it. But the CPU gets hung often in a health check failure. If you don't have a health check, it doesn't know the service is dead and will continue to push towards a dead WAN. The only thing I use this for is a easy way to manually switch what service is primary. And even that requires a re-boot. It's like the O/S was written by Microsoft. Support - What support. You bought it, your stuck with it.
Warning: Stay away from this Terk SIR-EXT50 extension cable, I've had to purchase 3, thats right 3 cables in 20 months.After the 1st died (9 months) I brought it back to Best Buy for an exchange. Was told I must exchange with Terk. Returned to Terk by certified mail, never received response or exchange Terk does not back this product up. Went to Best Buy & purchesed another, died yesterday after only 10 months of use. Now I'm on my way to Radio Shack to try out the MONSTER sirius 50ft Extension Cable. Wish ME Luck
I received a CP425G instead of a CP425SL, waiting to see if I get a full refund or not. The G series do NOT have a serial or USB port and no software for management.
I just bought this product thinking I'm getting 2 for the price of $2. When it arrived, it had only one. I thought this was a shipping mistake so I checked again on site.Well, it turns out that it only shows 2 in the photo. Doesn't say anywhere how many are there in the package.Just be careful. There's only ONE!!!Instead by the 2 pack that's being sold for $4.99 + 0 shipping. This one will cost you the same $2 + $2.99 shipping but you'll get only one.
Bought two of these items from ONECALL - sent one back. This tuner does a good job with digital HDTV but contrary to advertisements, is useless with an analog TV. What's really wierd is that the instruction manual spends two pages telling you how to connect it to an analog TV with S-video or component inputs but has a footnote on these pages and on the one where setup begins saying that on screen menu's aren't supported. Unfortunately On-screen menus are required to go thru the box set-up. Called technical support at Samsung - got a resounding, but polite DUH from the guy. He couldn't figure it out either and closed the conversation with an apology and suggestion that the item be returned to the retailer.
Applied screen protector as directed and within the first few hours of use the shield came off in my pocket. It was sized too large for the screen which is probably how it got snagged. The last protector I had lasted at least a year in & out of my pocket and was much thicker (I forgot who the manufacturer was.) Disappointed.
I've used split keyboards before and wanted to go back since my wrists started to hurt again recently so I ordered one of these. If you are typing on this rather cheaply made keyboard, then you are fine but if you are like me and need to use modifier keys with graphics programs, then you'll hate this keyboard. They have mysteriously taken the control off of the left side and stuck a Help key in between it and option. Then they stuck a Power key above that with a numlock key kitty corner from it as well. It makes using the control key almost impossible as its like using your finger to navigate a mine field of uncommon keys that will invariably interrupt you (a power down notice, your letters typing numbers or a help window opening). And to further add to the mess, the command key is way off to the left so you will spend a while mashing command shift, thinking it's command-z or strain to reach over your thumb to hit command-t. Clearly not designed by someone who has used a Mac. Terrible - sending it back.
I wish Amazon would send what you ordered. The earphones sent are a dark blue not what is shown in the advertisement. This has happened to 2 items on my last order. I am not happy.
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.
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'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.
What's with the flash delay? I'm beginning to think it's a little too advanced for me. All I want is for the flash to go off when I hit the shutter button. Any suggestions on a simple setting? My cats won't sit long enough to get a picture.
I made it through 2 winters with this product before water got into the outside unit and shorted out the wires. The unit's design directs water to the most vulnerable part of the product, eventually water penetrates the plastic housing and ruins the connection. Try to locate this plastic end piece out of the weather, be careful of water getting directed into the unit as it flows down the wire. A small loop in the wire above the plastic housing will help keep water from constantly trying to penetrate the housing. I will use 100% silicone on my next unit, along with some sort of plastic barrier attached above the plastic housing.On the bright side, this extension cord works great, until it doesn't. 2 years of operation at $25 is probably acceptable to Sirius.
When I first started using Ritek Ridata (this particular product by Ridata), it was wonderful, but those were the 4x's. The second 500 I bought were 8x...no problem; 3rd box of 500 8x, I had a 10% failure rate. Thought it was a fluke, but the last box, purchased 1 week ago, had a 75% failure rate. Out of the 4 cakeboxes I opened, only one box was OK and I'm concerned about how it will fare over time. The discs would not finalize or half way through recording, stop and I would see an error message.Avoid at all costs. I tried calling Ritek and twice left messages, but they don't seem to care about their defective product.If anyone has any recommendations about a better medium, feel free to email me.Hedda
I am returning this product, it cuts off messages, the sound quality is terrible and is is pretty much useless!
I bought this battery based on the well known brand it was, but was surprised that it would not charge. This battery is supposed to be an exact replacement for my VTECH the cordless phone battery 80-5017-00-00 but it did not "snap" into the battery compartment like the original did, it was loose. I returned it for a refund.
The description and specifications are incorrect and deceptive. It does not have widescreen capability as advertised. I bought this TV and found out, after not being able to correct the images that all appeared bloated and distorted, that the only screen sizes are, 4:3 (which is standard TV), zoom and full screen. There is no 16:9 widescreen option. The "fullscreen" mode is just an enlarged zoom mode that just fills up the screen and all images and people look grossly obese and/or pregnant, distorted or bloated. On Soyo's website they updated the manual and on page 11 it states these 3 options (4:3, zoom and fullscreen) even though the TV is advertised as 16:9 aspect ratio and widescreen. The picture is actually very nice in 4:3 but there is 15 inches of the screen unused. Also the TV I bought stated it had 1200:1 contrast ratio. The enclosed manual had a pasted over correction changing the contrast ratio from 800:1 to 1000:1. Still not what was advertised and printed on the box. It's also not what I ordered or paid for. It is being sent back. "Caveat Emptor -- Let the Buyer Beware"
THIS 'MYSKY PERSONAL GUIDE' DID NOT WORK FROM THE FIRST TIME I TRIED IT.I GOT A "RETURN FOR REPAIR MESSAGE" ON IT THE FIRST TIME I TRIED TO USE IT. IF YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS PROPERLY YOU ARE VERY LUCKY. THIS PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE REENGINEERED.
The cable appears to be dual link DVI but is actually single link, does not work _at all_ for my 2560x1440 monitor.Extremely disappointed.
I purchased this stand specifically for the top portion - a simple way to put my iPhone onto a tripod. But before I had even tried to mount the clamp onto something more interesting, the piece of plastic developed cracks. Turns out that you screw the plastic clamp part directly to the supplied tripod. Metal vs. Plastic isn't much of a fair fight. It hasn't completely been useless and if your only intention was to use the clamp on the small supplied tripod, that works okay. It does grip the iPhone without scratching it and the clamp has a decent enough hold to do the job. If you can find something else for a few more dollars, go that direction, but if you just need a cheap little stand, that is what this is.
well I basically threw my money out the window on this one. these connectors did not fit my 1986 Toyota pickup without wing windows. the connectors are completely different. Ended up just cutting the factory wires and wiring straight to the speakers.
This item is incompatable with Windows 7 and 64-bit sytems. This was not made clear in merchandizing information. "Upgrade" is therefore worthless to many. Further, I am having difficulty getting an address to send my purchase back to. --Very unsatisfactory situation.
The good news is that as a wireless router this works just fine. Still, there are better, cheaper, faster units out there including ones from Linksys. You are buying this for the integrated Callvantage service and that is where the problems are.I bought mine almost three weeks ago. I was essentially just swapping out my old wireless router which I am running over Comcast. I went through the install procedure for activating the Callvantage service. Sure enough, the "phone" light came on although it never did ring. Waited a while longer, tried the phone and discovered there is no dial tone.At this point I call AT&T.; After confirming my account info with about 3 people I get connected to a technician who walks me through a whole series of activities, resetting security codes, multiple reboots, reregistering the device, etc. She says that from her end everything appears fine but still no dial tone, no functioning phone. At this point they decide it must be a bad Router.The second router arrives. Go through the set up once again. Guess what? Same thing ... NOTHING. Spend another hour with an AT&T; tech doing the same steps as last time. Same results ... NOTHING. This tech tells me they will now escalate the call and I will hear back within 24 hours from the next level of support. Sure enough, they do call later that evening. We go through the EXACT SAME set of steps as last time and again ... NOTHING. I am now told that it will be escaleted up to someone in the labs and that someone will contact me in 24 hours.A day goes by, a week goes by. No calls of any sort. I finally call up to say that I want to cancel the service. The CSR see the trouble ticket and asks me to hold while they put me through to the next level techs again. He comes back a while later and tells me that the problem has actually been escalated to the level above the labs and that someone will be calling me on Monday.Monday comes along. No call. OK, I do not know where they are located but we did have a big storm on Monday and Tuesday so I will give them a couple of extra days. Here we are on Friday and surprise ... No one has called.If it works for you on install and you are happy with the service then enjoy. If you are having troubles, I would suggest that you do not waste your time, just send the thing back. It is apparent that in some cases it just does not work and AT&T; either does not know why or simply could care less. Pathetic customer service such as this should not be tolerated. Hello, Vonage.
It looks nice, it fit well, it worked for 14 months and then completely died. I put the 8 year old original battery back in and I am back to having at least a 30 minute charge.If you want something that lasts, skip this unit.
i have the tk-423k and the basic keyboard & mouse function ok but many dedicated buttons on the keyboard are rendered useless. volume up/down, calculator, mute and many others on my ms comfort 5000 keybd/mouse combo don't work. caps lock use to pop up when they were on. this no longer works either. i'm sure i'll find more as i use it and probably end up throwing it out. bummer!
Both the camera and the enclosed viewer are very primitive, cheaply made devices. A non-stereo film camera like this sells for about $5. Everything in it is manual, including film rewind, the optics are made of cheap plastic, the pictures produced lack sharpness and clarity. The so-called viewer is made of paper, lenses ar made of some kind of cellophane-like plastic.It's unfortunate that camera manufacturers have neglected the field of stereo photography. Humans have both two ears and two eyes, don't they? Why then stereo sound technologies are so advanced today, while stereo visual technologies are nearly abandoned?
I have owned an HP Pavilion 4000 series notebook for about two years and have sent in for repair four times already. The issues varied from a defective battery, to a defective power supply, to defective system fans and overheating, to locking up unexpectedly. The only consistent factor was the poor customer service I received from HP and the incompetence of the customer support and service outfits for HP.One of the times, the notebook was returned to me with the HP technician's testing drive installed in it. Another time, the notebook was returned missing all the covers from the bottom (hard drive cover, memory cover, etc.)This time, the whole computer is missing and the customer support reps do not know the status nor where it is. I have not received assurances from HP that the issue will be resolved anytime soon and all I can get from them is that it is "scheduled" to be shipped to me a week ago.Extremely poor quality and lack of service make me recommend against purchasing this or any HP notebook.
I've been using this product for about two days now and already I regret it. My biggest issue is with the comfortability of the headphones. The portion that goes over the ear is fine, but it's the actual earbuds that are killing my ears (one side more than the other, so maybe my ears are shaped funny?). I wouldn't recommend these for anyone with small ears like me. Also, the sound quality is only ok. There's virtually no bass, and the volume output seems moderately low on these. I get better sound quality and comfort from my clip-on earphones from 5+ years ago. I bought these in green, hoping they would be a bright green color, but it's more of a sage green. If you don't have a problem with earbuds, these would probably work for you.
Forget about this video transmitter if you plan to use it behind a brick wall. It won't work even 15 feet apart.
I bought this card to work with my Sony PCG-NVR23 laptop with Windows XP Home and had very little luck trying to get it to work. The WPC11 itself was not defective since it worked with my Windows 98 laptop at the office. I called Linksys customer support 2 times and at one point was sent new software to use with Windows XP. This helped slightly in that it would connect intermittantly with my WAP11 and eventually just not work. I tried every combination of settings possible without any satisfaction.Being that we are Linksys resellers, I called their Tech to Tech hotline and asked if there were any issues with the WPC11 and Windows XP and was told they knew of no problems what-so-ever with that combination. They told me to re-install Windows XP with the recovery disk that came with the Sony laptop. I reluctantly did this and the reslults were the same. I called the Tech to Tech hotline back and told them that there wasn't any way I could recommend this product to anyone. They then told me if the card worked with Windows 98 to install Windows 98 on my new laptop and try it again!I bought a new card, the Orinoco Gold. Placed the card into the Sony, it said, &quot;Found new Hardware&quot;, &quot;Installing the Driver for your new Hardware&quot;. That was it. I am now wireless.I've never had a problem with any other Linksys product except for the WPC11. I hope Linksys resolves the problem and continues to enhance it's good name.
I have had nothing but trouble with this device since I purchased it. The problem that finally forced me to get rid of it was a tendancy to drop sessions. I used this device with both DHCP (where the router gets a dynamic IP from your DSL provider) and static IP services. In both cases it refused to hold a session open longer than a few minutes, leading to dropped ssh (terminal) sessions and delays in web surfing. The setting in the administrative interface that was supposed to stop this behavior (as if it would ever be desirable!) had no effect whatsoever. Other problems I experienced: the administrative interface is confusing and offers very limited configuration options. Some of the features (such as the "connected devices" list) did not work at all. NetGear tech support is impossible to get ahold of (you just sit on hold forever), and upgrading the firmware is difficult. I also had problems with the internal DHCP (server), although I was able to get around that problem by manually configuring my computers. I cannot recommend this product to anyone. I wound up replacing my NetGear router with an old PC running OpenBSD. Setting it up involved jumping through some hoops but it has done an excellent job and I wish I had done it a long time ago.
This item would not pair whatsoever with my motorola razr v3c. The kinamax support was very unhelpful. They did not try to troubleshoot and told me it just wasn't compatible. This device uses bluesoleil software to link to bluetooth devices. There is limited documentation with this software and no support. I bought a dlink bluetooth adapter which uses widcomm drivers and it worked within minutes, so spend $10 more and get the dlink adapter and save yourself the trouble I went through.
I bought the Terk antenna in an attempt to pick up some AM and FM radio stations I was struggling with on my new bookshelf stereo system. Perhpas because of my apartment building, or the quality of the stereo, the antenna didn't offer me much success in picking up stations any better than the factory-provided antenna. I did notice improvement in the static (or lack of it) on stations that were already tuning in fairly well (they went from great to excellent), but the stations that were tuning in &quot;poorly&quot; got no better with the Terk antenna. Overall, it was probably not worth the money paid.
Even after reading the 'not so great reviews' I decided to take a chance on this product because I had one that just quit working after several years of use. Well, I thought my radio was being charged but it was just the batteries that played the radio not the charger. I double checked it on my own vehicle to make sure the cigarette lighter worked. Now it is after the two weeks to return the product and I have a useless piece of junk. I am a mailman who needs to listen to my own radio because the postal trucks do not have them. Batteries get so expensive! Does anyone have any suggestions for a charger that works?
This router worked for one day on a pc with Windows 2000. Tried to hook up a pc and a mac (OS X) to it.Rumor has that it can be done, but Linksys doesn't support their products hooked up to a mac, so don't expect any advice. If you want to do this do not buy this, get an Asante router. We had nothing but problems and in the end I couldn't hook it back up to my computer(pc)and get on line. Stay away from this router!
NEVER PURCHASE FROM THIS VENDOR.After purchasing this phone. It did not work propery from day one. I immediately got in contact with the vendor and made a complaint. He then tried to make me an exchane for a HP that he was using, claiming that there were no more O2 in stock. I refused sent back the phone and did not want to have anything more to do with the vendor. I then searched on Amazon and found expansys selling a newer model for less money which I purchased. I still have it and it works perfect today even though 3 years has passed. You Go EXPANSYS!!!
I basically bought the Microtek scanmaker 3600 b/c it was slim, looked good and was fairly inexpensive campared to others. I enjoyed it while it was scanning (of course I don't know a lot about computers,etc.) However, It only worked for just a few months before the bulb burnt out. Imagine that! I also got the red low glow (???). Like others, I found it hard to get to the on/off switch. And of course as said before, the only way to get it fixed was to mail the scanner back to them at my cost. Well forget that. I bought a new scanner and it definitely was not a Microtek. Microtek is not worth the time, trouble and added stress. Thanks for reading. ironjaw
tiny annoying controls. Battery life blows. Get a mp3/cd player instead for alot less with way more battery life and memory.
This router is ok, at best.PROS:-Installation with cable or DSL modem is really easy. SEtup in windows XP is almost automatic.-Regular websurfing for WIRED computers works well.CONS:(NOTE: I am using a linksys wireless 802.11b usb enabled, which connection appears to be STRONG (4/5 bars); the router is located on the second floor, but not more than 40 feet away)- Though connection appears strong navigation is slow and lags. At time it does not even respond.- If you plan to do online games, forget it. You will lag out constantly. I also reinstalled it several times opening different ports, and nothing worked.- The lagging occurs even while WIRED to the router, so it is not the wireless feature that has this problem.- If you are a webmaster, and need to FTP to a server from your house, forget it. This device, (wired or wireless) only occasionally (1 of 10 times) lets you FTP files.Basically, for the most expensive 802.11b wireless router in the market, this is not worth the price or the trouble.I find myself bringing the DSL modem downstairs whenever I need to FTP files to the server, and sometimes during websurfing I get so annoyed at the constant 'hesitation' that I bring it down again. Defeating the purpose of having a wireless connection, (while leaving the other people without internet for the time I need to ftp files).I tried different ports, and none gave me good results.Any suggestions are welcomed.
The Garmin nuvi 360 is a good product. It's my first GPS and it performs ad expected and is easy to use.My problem isn't with the product but with Amazon. When I received the box from the USPS it looked like it had been pried open and closed again. When I opened the box for the Garmin unit the screen protector with the map graphic on it had already been removed and was in with the accessories and manuals, some of which had also been opened. When I turned it on there were other addresses saved in it from New Jersey ( I'm in Ohio ). It seems like Amazon got this as a return and resold it in used condition as a new product. Pretty shady.I know I could have returned it, but I needed to use this thing for work immediately and didn't want to go through the hassle of returning it and waiting for a new one. This really shouldn't have happened in the first place. I'm a long time Amazon customer but recently I've had a couple bad experiences. I'm definitely going to think twice before using Amazon again.
(...)DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.It's a lousy piece of hardware. I gave it away and bought a Linksys router that actually worked as advertised.The Belkin tech support guy actually told me to "call Microsoft because their having a lot of problems with their browser". True story.
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.
This TV lasted about 6 months before it started having issues with 1/2 the screen going black suddenly. Used to be able to turn the unit off/on to clear up the issue, but soon it became the entire screen and no amount of power cycling would change it. The light engine in these machine is bad and Mitsubishi does not back them up with their warranties. Do not get one. Get a TV with an LED light engine instead.
Both the Shure SM57 and SM58 microphones (which, by the way, are the same on the inside) are considered industry workhorses. You see these things pop up everywhere, from studios to live gigs to concerts on TV. They are everywhere. Which I find a bit strange because, frankly, they aren't that good.The design of these mics goes back about 40 years. But a lot has happened with microphone technology during that time. These models may have been very good decades ago, but they are really showing their age. The most prominent problem with them is the sound quality... they are quite "honky," making vocalists sound much more nasal than they really are. There are some situations where that might be okay (such as miking a guitar cabinet that lacks upper mid-range), but these models do not make good vocal mics.In a shootout in my studio with more than 20 different models of mics, the SM57/58 were near the bottom of the list. Virtually every other microphone we tested sounded better. And I'm not talking about comparing it to $3500 Neumann U87 mics either... more than half of the mics we used were under $150. Other, better choices in a similar price range are the AKG D5, Heil Sound PR 22, or stepping up to the Shure Beta 57, which is much, much better. And all of which have better off-axis rejection and higher gain before feedback.I know that nearly everyone uses these mics, but that doesn't actually mean they are that good. There are much better choices for your money.On the plus side, both the SM57 and SM58 are nearly bullet-proof. You can really abuse them and they'll sound just like they did when they were brand-new.
The phone works well, looks great. But the keypad wears out in about a year or so of normal home use. Pathetic. I have bought numerous additional handsets to replace the worn out ones, but now they are so expensive it makes more sense to bite the bullet and go get an entirely new system. I would not buy vtech again.
I just bought this mouse from amazon.com and just got it today, sounded cool and all online but i pull it out of the box and use it on my brand new mouse pad, a normal black foamy stuff mouse pad, and it didnt work! I thought ok, it must be my batteries arent charged, i let them charge till the light went solid and put it in, still the mouse failed to work! I then thought maybe the mouse pad isn't smooth enough. I proceeded to invent a cover for my mouse pad out of a page protector. It worked fine then, but why do i need a page protector on a brand new normal mouse pad?!? It's never even been used with another mouse, there should be nothing wrong with it and i can't just buy a new one because it has pictures printed on it I put there. The box even clearly says no reflective surfaces but it seems this mouse requires it to function at all. Other than this problem, which remains to be seen if it will be fixed when i call logitech tomorrow, the mouse seemed to work allright when i used it on my page protected mouse pad!****************************************************************Called Tech support today and asked why i can't use the mouse on my photo printed mouse pad their reply was "the laser mouse has trouble reading the multicolored mouse pad" "a sheet of paper might work good instead" "it's a bad design flaw"-This all came from logitech's tech support! I didn't buy a $70 mouse to use a sheet of paper as a mouse pad! They should label the box better |No reflective surfaces and no multicolored surfaces|
I chose these because I needed an extra pair for airline travel. I had purchased Sennheiser before and the quality was very good. I didn't get to check the sound because these never made it to the flight. Once I put them over my ears, they were so uncomfortable that I had to send them back. Also were bulkier than what I had expected form the description.
First the Good - price is good if everything works for specs. Unfortunately it won't because of serious design flaws.Bad - almost everything1. ADF is useless - WhyYou cannot clean inner most rollers.So after some use duplex scanning is dead, cleaning cloth won't help for inner rollers.ADF scanning window uses flimsy plastic between paper and light which obviously will have markings with some use as paper passing through is pressed against it. So unless you replace it after some use, you will have continuous running scratch marks across the scan via ADF.ADF uses single roller to pull the paper from tray. This is a nightmare design for duplex scanning, even slightly misplaced paper will get jammed when its reversed in tray below for duplex scanning - Result paper jammed, you cannot open ADF and release jamming rollers. To recover paper, all you can do is open ADF cover and pull the paper, if you are lucky you will get it back in one piece or in few pieces and there goes your important document shredded. Why can't HP put extra roller at top of ADF mechanism and pull papers properly to begin with or allow way to release rollers so paper can be safely retrieved is beyond any design logic.2. Software provided is useless unless you stick to predefined settings in software, there is no way to change simple settings like brightness or drop a background color. If you do b&w; scanning from flatbed it removes background color whether you want it or not, no choice there, for example news paper. Same thing via adf does not remove background color when news paper is scanned as b&w.; Again no choice this is predefined behavior of software.To summarize you can use it as a flatbed scanner with predefined settings in HP software if that works for you.But for just flatbed there is no reason to select this model and pay this price, correct?
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.
This is NOT the best microwave popcorn popper. We tried this at a friend's house after Christmas, I was raving about my own new popcorn popper (the NordicWare Microwave Microwave Popcorn Popper that WAS available on Amazon) and my buddy wanted to show me his popcorn popper, the Presto popper. (Such is the exciting life of younger married men with small children). He has to use a disposable base each time he uses the Presto Popper and the popcorn is not as good. Get the NordicWare instead, much better popcorn and it is just a well-designed piece of plastic with a lid, no gimmicky "Concentrator" baloney.
I got these speakers today and they are going back tomorrow. The sound quality is quite nice, but there is always (ALWAYS) a hiss sound coming from the two desktop speakers. Even when the line in to the speaker system is actually PLUGGED OUT, even when the volume is set to zero etc.The only solutions are1. Plug out the two speakers out from the amp box2. Plug out the AC input wire outAnd you have to do this EVERYTIME you want to silence the hiss (stepping out, sleeping etc)... muting everything etc will NOT work. Imagine now if those wire are behind a table. Even if the wires are accessable, pulling them out i.e. using them as a primitive switch is such an ugly solution !Plus the noise is always constant. So at low volumes you can actually hear it/get bugged by it. At higher volumes, its simply masked out by the song you play.Another VERY weird thing ... when I plugged in the two desktop speakers in I could hear one particular _FM_ channel (yes ..._FM_ channel !!). At the same level as the hiss itself, but I could clearly hear the jockey and songs softly when I mute my volume/plug out the audio in of the speaker system. I have _NO_ idea how the set is able to accidently demodulate an FM signal (assuming the wires were acting like antennae), but if I hadn't heard it for myself I'd not have believed it. It does it, and its a big PAIN. Imagine a car which can never (NEVER) stop, u can only change the speed at which you go ahead !! Exactly ... weird and worthless !The bottom line - do NOT waste your money on this. This shouldn't have even passed the beta stage (leave alone the commercial market) 'cos its a massive design flaw. Had expected much more.
Owned the E-550 camera for a total of 1 day before the zoom stuck open, giving me a "ZOOM ERROR" message. This camera has a defective zoom and once it sticks open, there is nothing you can do to correct this problem without returning it for repairs.Too bad the zoom is so flimsy, because the camera takes great pictures. Will be taking back tommorrow.Please stay away from this camera.
2.1 megapixels for under [price]! Sound too good to be true? It is. This camera disappoints on a number of levels. Image stabilization is non-existent. Nearly every shot has some blur to it. The delay from when you press the shutter button is unbelievably long, consequently, the picture you take inevitably is never the one you thought you took. The flash is useless outside of 3 feet. The viewer cannot be seen outside in the sun rendering it unavailable for outdoor shots. "Zoom" takes place in increments of .5x making it more difficult to frame a shot. I rarely make poor purchases, but this one was a turkey. Caveat Emptor
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 was very disappointed when after only a few months, the battery could not hold a charge for more than a couple of pictures - - without even using the flash. So, essentially, the useful life of this product is a few months at most. Oh, and I did charge and recharge the battery properly...
The adv said it works for playstation 2 which it did not at all. I plug it in and it did not even recognize it. So they should not play customers this way. I wrote a letter to the seller, and he did not answered. So people don't buy this.
First off to start I am not a kid, I did this because I didnt want to go through the crap of writing a normal review. I bought this stick for my PSP and bought a memory stick reader with it. When I put the stick in my PSP it acknowledged it, yet when I put it in the reader and tried to put music on it, Sonicstage said that it wasnt compatible. I tried changing my music system from Sonicstage 2.0 back down to Sonicstage 1.5 but to no effect. To have something to compare it to I tried putting music on the 32 mb card provided by the PSP and it worked fine. My computer acknowledges the memory stick, but says it doesnt have any memory on it. For those of you looking for a better deal than the more expensive sony cards, if you have a PSP just go with the sony cards
Purchased this cable to feed video to the projector on our deck. I plugged it in and the signal was wonky- picture rolled and had other artifacts. Shielding insufficiency would be my guess.Purchased a cheap 25' stereo audio cable ($9.99) from THE big box stores automotive department and it worked like a charm. AND seeing that it was a stereo cable, I got two for the price of one.Major Fail.Not worth the time to return- went straight in the trash.
This is the third linksys product that has failed on me. This card slowly had a harder and harder time keeping a good signal until finally it failed completely.While it was working, it's impossible to get better than 40-bit WEP security running on this with a Linksys WAP. They claim it's still a 'beta' feature (over a year after I purchased it).The overall knowledge level of their support people is very poor, so unless you are extremely savvy, you wouldn't even stand a chance with them.Try D-Link, their products seem much better.
Worse than useless. We were relying on this during a recent trip, but it simply doesn't work. It seemed to be charged after a full day in the sun, but then would not give any charge to my iphone or my wife's motorola mobile. Next time: plain old batteries.
Just bought this card as an upgrade. The sound quality is significantly better than what my motherboard offers. The software comes with the card doesn't really works with Vista, at least for my case, Vista Ultimate 64bit. I have to go online and download about 100MB of updates to get the driver, player and the audio console to work.I'm very disappointed that the console launcher, which is the equalizer and sound effect control, is not working. I can't believe this $50 plus sound card doesn't have a WORKING EQ.UPDATE: I just did a little research on Creative's website, and I notice they are SELLING X-Fi driver/apps CD for Vista. Unfortunately the CD does not work with Extreme Audio, and it's out of stock. I have the idea what I should do now...
I have just received the Tiffen UV Filter 52MM for my T1i. I bought the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. I screwed the UV filter to the lens and the glass mysteriously came loose and rattles. Is this suppose to happen or no? I haven't had the chance to even try it as I am awaiting for my camera.
I received this player last week, only to find that it draws abright line about 10 pixels wide in an arc from the top of the leftside of the screen to the bottom.Other than the screen glitch, the player meets or exceeds video and audio expections based on the low price. Sure, the remote has tiny buttons, but the navigation arrow buttons are easy to find, and once I hit the play button, I put the remote down for the rest of the movie anyway. I saved so much on the price of this player that I can afford to go get a universal remote if I really want to.If it wasn't for the poor quality control on my particular item, I would have given it four stars.
I had it for 2 weeks and it stopped working out of no where I wasnt even playing the subs. Just one day i went to playem i turned them on and nothen happened.
I really liked the performance of this unit until it just stopped working after about two years. Of course, the pathetically short one-year warranty had expired.... that's "Sony quality" for you. Reading reviews from other sites, it seems I am not the only one with this problem.
Tiny glue stickOverpricedNot for broad applications .. Tiny tipGet a good alternative / brand name at 99 cent store
About the remote control I can't complain... it looks great, the bad thing it that i couldn't use it! because it isn't compatible with my Archos Gmini XS 200 MP3 player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I can't believe it! Amazon said that it IS COMPATIBLE, BUT DON'T TRUST THEM!
I have the scanner for almost 1,5 years now. When I used the Epson perfection 1250 in the beginning on my completly new AMD athlon 1800+ XP machine, I was astonished about the good quality of the images but also the speed with which they were produced....but after a 8 months or so......the machine produced images of a quite different quality I was used to.Now it is like this: The first 5 images are always crap!....the first 5 produced scans always have a sort of dark red / orange transparant film over them. After 10 images the organge film / layer changes to a more yellow like transparant film. After about 15 images the left side of the scanned image has the appearance it has to have ...but the right of the image is still covered with a yellow film.....I am really p. off.I have asked for technical help at the Epson customer service (it really isn't what the name suggests it is)....but basicly it was my problem and my scanner was just used up.....HELLO....I've HARDLY USED THE D*MNED THINGconclusion after this on time affair with an EPSON product:NO MORE EPSON FOR ME!
Whilst this product revolutionizes the way you access and browse the internet and is great for multiple access points (we have 2 laptops) it falls short in a number of areas.The primary problem is that that it interferes with all phones - even non wireless fixed lines. For our cordless phone (we are on our 3rd) we have tried the 900mhz, 2.4ghz and the latest 5+ ghz cordless phones. It is hopeless.Anyway, when it comes down to it I'd prefer to loose the phones rather than my wireless connection so i guess we are stuck!
I have not used these for playing music. I was looking for a way to block expressway traffic noise while trying to read. The "white noise" sounds similar to traffic and seems to aggravate the traffic noise distraction.
I bought this case in fall 2003. When I lost it, I ordered another. The version they sent has a metal snap that always pops loose instead of the wide velcro strip. The case they sent has a plastic and metal snap hook that I had to cut off when I got it.Not what I ordered Adorama!
So far I have found this product very complicated to use in conjunction with the various software applications that are used with this product. I will continue to try to master it's use but to date I am not at all satisfied with this product.
I researched cameras for a long time weighing price, quality, and functionality all very heavily. I even used Consumer Reports to help me in my decision. I came up with the Fujifilm Finepix E550. This Camera was a great buy for the price...at first. Over time I found out the pros and cons very clearly.It has excellent quality pics (if taken during daylight hours), a nice size viewing screen (but you can't see it very well in direct sunlight) and several functions I was looking for in a camera. There is no autofocus lamp so when taking pictures in dark areas or at night you probably won't get a focused pic unless you have a tripod. I was willing to overlook all these things due to the price until now.I don't think I've had this camera over 2 years but now suddenly the lens has stuck and won't close or open fully. This camera is in operable at this point and it makes me so sad. I agree with other reviews about the flash being flimsy as well since it feels like it could just break off if you bumped it.I'm looking for a new camera now I just hope I don't find one with so many problems.
PROS: i love the design, both keyboard and mouse are very comfortable to useCONS: keyboard loses connection intermittently from day 1 (with usb receiver less than 4 feet away), exchanged it for a different set and still the same issuemouse stopped working less than a year after purchase, got warranty replacement from microsoft hoping it would fix the keyboard connectivity issue but STILL loses connection in the middle of typing something, this is extremely annoyingi've since switch to logitech k350 keyboard and performance mx mouse, i prefer the ergonomics of the microsoft keyboard/mouse but the logitech just works! the mouse works on any surface which is awesome!
I did so much research before buying this camera. I wanted something small, lightweight, but as good as I hear Sony and Canon are but can be bulkier. It is a very fast camera. The burst mode is all I expected. The 18x was fantastic - I was truly amazed at how close it could get. The disappointed came in when I uploaded the pics to my computer. They were grainy, just awful. Not sharp, crisp. I have used my Canon A95 for several years & have never had to play around with my pics to get the color right or sharp. I could just shoot, upload & enjoy. I spent more time trying to get these to look decent. I just returned this camera. I will be trying the Sony next.
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.
Wireless G PTZ Internet Camera with Audio.I am a security professional with over 18 years in the business.In the first place, I was on the phone with a vendetta to get this up and running ASAP as I really needed security on this site quickly.There was a Cisco Rep.available and seemed helpful and I was assured by him all we needed was to get the camera's ROM updated and then all would be well.After spending hours on the phone with many Indian accented fellows, and many hours at home it still dosn't work as claimed and the free TEC support period is over.Cisco would not update my complaint and replace my camera.The ROM in my Camera will not update.The camera cannot record anything until this is updated.As I told them, the camera times out before update is completed with the network cable or wireless, MAC or PC...It seems the user interface is not well supported by Cisco.Also it would seem to me to be False Advertizing to claim it is a PTZ Camera as the "Z" stands for Zoom, THIS IS NOT A ZOOM CAMERA, THE SOFTWARE DOES THE ZOOM BY LOWERING THE RESOLUTION,BUT ONLY IF YOU COULD UPDATE THE ROM...IF THE CAMERA DID THE ZOOM IT WOULD HAVE A ZOOM LENS.AND GOOD LUCK AT ID.ing ANYONE IN YOUR PICTURES AS THE QUALITY IS VERY LOW, EVEN AT THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION. MAYBE IF I COULD UPDATE THE ROM THE RES WOULD IMPROOVE HUH ?
Hardly any bass, tinny treble, not natural-sounding for acoustic instruments, concert/jazz bands, and string orchestras. Don't get these, go with Philips HS500 or Sennheiser PMX60 instead. Both sound much better than this!
I spent a long time trying to make this box work. I spent about an hour with the tech support and he could not make it work with PPPoE. This box definately does not work with Mindspring in the Berkeley, CA area. I am a pretty tech savvy guy, and I could not make it work, so unless you know for sure this will work for you, I would try Netgear. I use the linksys wireless pcmcia card, however, with no problems.
My SDHC card was stolen somewhere within Amazon's shipping department. The outer packaging with my address had not been tampered with nor was it damaged. Inside was the recyclable square package with a zip tab opener that was torn off. Inside were three Transcend pieces of paperwork and my receipt. I checked carefully to see if the actual SDHC card had been inserted without the small plastic case standard for all such cards. Nothing. I opted for the Frustration-Free Packaging to do my bit to Support Green. Never again.The icing on the cake was the standard "sorry it has not arrived, it must have been lost in shipping, we have issued a refund" in response to my request for a replacement along with the explanation as above. Apparently Customer Service does not read its emails.
I bought the Starview SV231usb on sale. Apparently it had been an open box item. It had been tested and was supposed to work, but it had no VGA cables. I checked online and found that VGA cables and adapters were reasonable priced so I bought the unit (my Macs had DVI ports, and my Apple Cinema display was also DVI).My first mistake was to assume that this unit would take the Apple DVI to VGA adapter that came with my monitor. The back of the Starview unit has protruding nuts so you can secure the connection. Unfortunately this also prevented the monitor adapter from making the connection. These protruding nuts keep many other brands of adapters from connecting as well.My second mistake was to assume that this unit would accept ordinary cables to make the connections. It does not. The connectors on the back of the unit are so close that even if the Apple display adapter could fit around the protruding nuts on the back of the Starview unit, it would prevent any other connectors from docking into their VGA slot. Basically you have to find an adapter that will accept the protruding nuts and also is small enough to fit the VGA connectors and not interfere with the other connecting cables. I ended up buying the specialty KVM cables from Startech because nothing else would fit.So after spending a little over $50 in cables and adapters this "great buy" wasn't such a great buy.That said, I hooked it up following the directions in the manual. The unit seemed to recognize that the two computers were hooked up to it, but there was no picture on my display. I checked and rechecked my connections. I turned everything off and re-attached everything. I still have no display. I checked the specifications for my monitor and everything should work. I went to the website, but they were closed.My great buy is a major headache. Much of the headache and frustration could have been avoided (to be fair to Starview) by me getting a complete unit and not having to learn the hard way that pretty much only their KVM cables will work. I don't blame them for that at all.What I would say is that: plan on buying adapters unless you have a VGA hook up to your monitor and computer video inputs. And this doesn't work right out of the box. At least it didn't for me.I will contact tech support and see if they can help. So far this has been a miserable waste of tremendous amounts of time and about $70.It might be a great unit, and I just got a buggy one. But definitely do your homework and plan on buying adapters to make it work with anything that isn't VGA ready.UPDATE: I just finished spending time with StarTech technical support. Apparently VGA is analog signal, and Macs have DVI or mini display port inputs (no VGA). So these DVI ports are digital and will not work with analog VGA. The best thing tech support could come up with is that I should have bought a DVI KMV switcher. So this begs the question: why do they advertise that this works with Macs? My G5 was made in 2004. How old would your Mac be to have a VGA port? Whatever you do, don't get this unit if you have a Mac. Now I have $55 worth of cables and adapters to sell on EBAY. And this unit will get sold as well. False advertising from StarTech. Avoid this unit at all costs and learn from my mistake.
The description on Amazon says it supports both -R and +R but no where in the documentation does it state that it supports these formats. Most of the disks I have are burned copies of scratched originals and none of them play. They all skip and stop after several minutes. Commercial dvd's seem to work fine. I have had the unit 6 months with no problems with the commercial DVD's. I am, however very disappointed in the false listing as I can rarely use the player now.
Beware!!!!!!!!!! HP no longer supports Windows 2000 Server. Their latest drivers will not install on Windows 2000 Server at all!!!!!...This is unforgivable, seeing as how 2000 Professional and 2000 Server are virtually the same operating system...
I am extremely disapointed. This porduct does not support 64 Bit computers, most computers are 64 bit, I didnot realize this and it was not explicit on the advertisement or the tecnical description. Useless to me and most buyers that have a new computer!
CD Projects used to make some of the best quality disc storage units available. I've used one of their Roladisc CD holders (like a rolodex which holds CD sleeves) for at least five years--I'm pushing it to its full capacity (over 100 sleeves, most holding two discs back-to-back), and it's still in great shape.Unfortunately, within the past year or two, CD Projects has changed hands. It shows: the commitment to quality is no longer there.CD Projects pioneered the use of special materials in their sleeves which help protect discs--a practice which, fortunately, is being imitated.But newer products from CD Projects (i.e. those manufactured after the shakeup) use sleeves of much lesser quality. I'll grant that the new sleeves are still better than many offered by the competition, but they're harder to use (the discs don't slide in and out as easily) and less protective.Also, the CD Projects product line has been reduced significantly. Not much selection anymore.For those disappointed that the CD Projects name no longer represents the best, I suggest looking into the Univenture catalog, particularly Unikeep binders. A bit pricey, but it's now become the best choice.
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.
The orginial scanner we rec'd broke the first time we tried to use it. We got a "lamp" error. We ordered a replacement, and when it was installed, something was missing to make it incompatiable with our computer! After two tries, we decided to request a refund rather than try a 3rd time.
This item simply did NOT work with my printer. Title says it all: "My Computer Did Not Recognize the USB Cable".
Before you read this, please note that this device includes a cigarette lighter adapter so you can still charge your iPod in your vehicle. The plugin clip is wider than most other connectors I own so if you have a case on it then it could be difficult to fit on and off. (iSkin owners be cautious. It will fit, but it takes a bit of work to get on and off.)I had purchased this device to keep my iPod charged during a recent trip. Flew on Southwest (Boeing 737) to my destination and then United (Airbus 320) back home. Both planes did not have the appropriate plug for the charger. The flight attendants were not aware if the plane had this plug. Either it was located in an obscure location or the attendants just didn't know.If you can find this item for dirt cheap then it isn't that bad. I paid $7 (w/ S&H;) so I didn't get burned too bad.
This is probably the worst radio that Cobra has ever put their name on, I dought if it is infact a real Cobra, the reception is lousy. if your not close then it won't get out. you turn the radio off then back on it goes to channel 01, you have to re adjust your channel everytime you turn it on, I paid 37.00 plus tax and feel that I got screwed. I'm considering taking it to a pawn shop and hopefully they will give me at least part of what I paid for it. I hate it !!! if I had it to do over would I have purchased it ?? HELL NO !!!!!!! IT'S JUNK !!!!!!
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!
Well after ordering 3 of these items, I waited, I waited and I waited. I e-mailed the company and after only a week I got a e-mail back saying the item had shipped sooooooo I waited, Then I was told via e-mail that the order would have to be re-shipped and at my expense? Over a month later, I get a e-mail from Amazon stating the Items are out of stock.THINK IM KIDDING I HAVE SAVED EVERY E-MAIL AND THE ORDER AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO FOWARD THEM TO ANYONE WHO ASKED.BOTTOM LINE > I HAVE SPEND A LOT OF MONEY WITH AMAZON AND WOULD EXPECT MORE FROM SUCH A LARGE COMPANY . I HAVE TO GIVE THIS ONE TWO THUMBS DOWN..
I got this card for a home network and I can honestly say that this product is absolutely horrible.Set-up was a pain, and range of the card is a problem. It took me over 4 hours to set it up and get everything working. Also, about 4 months after I got the card, it suddenly couldn't connect to my Linksys router. I tried re-installing the driver, the configuration tool, calling tech-support, and even trying to use it with multiple computers (with win98 and win2000). None of the work-arounds worked. Finally, I had to send the card in to get a replacement. The replacement work for about 4 months before it too gave out in the exact same way.I don't recommend this product to anyone, except probably your worst enemy. I do recommend another brand. My SMC Networks wireless card and SMC router (for a different home network) both work flawlessly and the software setup was a breeze. It took me less than 30 minutes to get everything setup and working. I've been using the SMC wireless PC Card for over a year now, and it works perfectly, with both the SMC Router, and the Linksys Router.All I can say is that Linksys should have spent some more money on the development of this card, because as-it-is, it's next to useless.
Well, these speakers are cheap, no doubt about it. And they do work. But that's about it in terms of positives.They really sound lousy. They sound like you took a pair of decent speakers and smothered them with a pillow. The sound is very muffled. No highs, no punch or presence whatsoever. They are also very underpowered.I think this was a penny-wise and pound-foolish purchase. If I had it to do over again, I'd spend some more money and buy something that sounded decent. I recently bought a set of Klipsch 2.1 speakers for another computer that were twice as expensive but sounded great.Don't buy these unless you are really pinched for cash.
The good news... It really does what it is supposed to. It played my MP3 CD-Rs as advertised, it displayed the track info, it is software upgradeable, the batteries last. The bad news... It skips! You cannot put it on your belt and walk. It will drive you crazy. I rigged a strap to carry it by my chest, it was a little better, but not good. I think I am going to have to return this and get a regular CD player. I hate to change CDs, but I hate skips more.
I'M not sure what happened to this one, it lasted 6 months then could not be recognized by the camera or the computer.
This review refers to EFG250 version 2, firmware version 2.5r18. The firmware has a bug so that a share cannot be created on DISK 2 using the Administration-Shares interface: the bug causes the software to ignore the location field; if DISK 2 is selected, the share will still be created on DISK 1. NOTE: a kludgey work around to this problem is to create a new user with the same name as the share, then creating a private folder on DISK 2, then change the group and user permission on the private folder. Delete the user after this is done. This was the first problem that was encountered. A few months later, the unit couldn't be access through the web interface. A forced shutdown was executed by pressing and holding the on/off button. After the unit was rebooted, the system reported that DISK 1 was not formatted. All data on DISK 1 was lost!
I bought this unit at Target. I admit my choice was based on this being the lowest priced unit I could find. I was looking for a basic no-frills DVD player so I figured this unit would be fine for basic movie watching.Initially it worked fine. However, within two days of purchase and hooking it up it has stopped working. It powers up, but will not play DVDs or CDs.After looking thru these reviews this seems a common problem with all of the Trutech products.Amazon needs to add a "no stars" rating. One star is far too generous for this waste of time and money. If I could give this overpriced paper weight a negative five stars I would.
Not impressed at all. Too bad because I always thought Pioneer meant quality but this product is nothing but junk. After a couple of hours cataloging and inserting all my cds I was looking forward to sitting and listening and learning what my player can do and after only the second cd change the machine jammed, the carousel would not turn, so I was forced to unscrew the case to remove the jammed cd. That was all I needed if it jammed once it will jam again. I do not need the headache; it gets returned and my search continues for a more reliable product.
4+1PORT USB 2.0 Pci Desktop Card -via Chip SetI expected a card as advertised, with pin connections on the card, but received the three cards without the pin connections. I needed that for the front panel connections on my computers.
I bought these because my cheap sony earphones had been chewed up by a dog. It took amazon 3 weeks to get them to me. I then spent 30 minutes getting the perfect fit, and then I tried them out. It was almost all treble, I thought it was my ipod so I tried them on everything and anything. They were almost painful to listen to, and if I changed the equalizer on the output device they sounded distorted. I am now listening to music on my cheap dog chewed headphones and returning these back to amazon.
I agree with the review by Chris B on Aug 10. There is no pressure at the earpiece and the whole thing just dangles from your ears. I use it for a Panasonic cordless phone and the volume is really low, a lot of times when I use it for conference call I can barely hear other people speak. Do not buy this product.
I bought this from grafx4029 and it said 5 cartidges and I only got one blue color one. I emailed and he never responded. The ink was old and dry and didnt work. Do not buy from grafx4029!!!!
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!
Ok, I can't comment on the sound quality because I have no other earbuds to compare these too. Sound is sufficient and I never even doubted the quality...of the sound that is. As far as the actual hardware, there is an obvious deficiency in these earphones that needs to be imporved upon and/or fixed before they can keep marketing these.I'm on my fourth pair of these now, and EVERY SINGLE PAIR ive had has crapped out on me after about 4 or 5 months use. Its the same with every one. One of the earpieces will slowly deteriorate over the course of a day and then altogether break down. My left one just did this today, same exact thing happened with the other four pairs. I'm pissed because I keep buying these, and there's clearly a deficiency. Why do I keep buying them? Because they're 9 bucks and they fit and stay in my ear.Buy them to run and work out with for 4 months, but don't expect them to last any longer.
First, I am a fan of Harmony remotes. I have a 688, an 880, and an 890, and they all work great with all my equipment--not so the 1000. It has a problem controlling many of my devices--it sends half a dozen events per keypress with some keys on certain devices. My Sirius radio is not controllable with this. My Dish Network receiver is not controllable. My Yamaha receiver's volume is always "too high or too low". The nominal fix for this drops from 20 events per press to 4-6 per press, but that hardly helps.Repeated calls to customer support couldn't get it working properly, although now the up/down keys will move only 1 step, the keys won't respond if held down, so lowering the volume 20 points takes 20 presses, and 20 seconds. Stepping through channel lists results in carpal tunnel syndrome.Customer support tries very hard, and succeeds 80% of the way, but the 1000 is not adequate, in the sense that it SHOULD be a high-end "do it painlessly" remote, which unfortunately, it is not. It's very finicky, buggy, error-prone, a real PITA. It seems that once Logitech started designing the remotes (after they purchased Harmony), the graphic design has sharpened, the price has zoomed up, and the quality has dropped significantly. :-(Note, Customer support of the 1000 is handled by a "Tier 2" group, hold time exceeds 45 minutes.I had to return it after two weeks of effort.
This product says it fits 1G or 2G iPod Nanos but it doesn't. I bought this for my daughter's 2nd gen iPod and it doesn't fit. It does fit my 1st gen iPod though but I'm not the one who needs the extra protection. My 8yr old does!Don't buy this for a 2nd gen iPod. Otherwise, it's a great case for a 1st gen iPod.
I used these on my guitar pedal board to try and save space, and in less than a couple moths one was completely unusable, and the other is on the way out. Over time the chord going into the adapter becomes loose, and eventually just falls out. Going to try and seek another brand.
The carafe broke on my old drip, so I decided to try this percolator that had the best reviews?-I couldn't be more disappointed!-1. You have to thoroughly wash it after every pot! Time consuming HASSLE!2. No matter how coarse I burr grind my beans, it leaked grounds into the pot/cup!a. HUGE mess emptying the basket! Grounds down the drain clogged my plumbing!1. I tried Melitta disc filters- leak, no improvement!2. I tried Melitta thin wrap basket filters- Tear EASILY, and then leak grounds!3. Coffee tasted worse than my old drip, and you have to use 1/3... more coffee.4. You have to remove the basket after brewing, or rebrews...- Tight lid "popping" off is VERY MESSY/HOT!I returned it, and found a replacement drip carafe online- cost almost as much as my original discontinued coffeemaker (Braun KF-400), but worth it!
Like most other reviewers here, my Defcon CL reset itself. I have been using it for 3 years and today I entered my combination and found that it would not unlock. Luckily, the internet revealed many reviews that confirmed that I wasn't crazy, the lock actually resets itself!I discovered the new random combination using a slice of an aluminum can (search google). Then it finally unlocked and I will never buy another Targus product again!!
Ordered 12 & at least 1/2 were already scratched upon arrival, which was really upsetting since shipping them was expensive, & thus not worth the price. Then I had to chop about an 1/8in off each picture just to get it to fit as best as it could. Bought them to display photos in my work office, but if perfect pictures represent professionality, these frames will leave you short. Not worth ordering since you can find slightly better contructed frames of this type in any craft store without getting it shipped.
I bought a pack of 110 of these CDs.. about a third of them were defective. The problems I've had include:the CD writer couldn't write to themaudio cds wouldn't play in a stereo that can play cdr'sdata cd's couldn't be read on cdrom drivesI've used 2 different buners and still have the same results.buring software: nero 5.5+burners: pletor plexwriter 12/10/32 &amp; the crdw/dvd combo drive in sony vaio laptops.
Most useless filter made by Cokin
I loved this product at first, a flawless and easy portable set up. But after about 6 months it totally falls apart and the place where the ipod connects moves and it is very hard for it to stand up...and also GREATLY effects the sound. AFTER 6 MONTHS IT IS TOTALLY WORTHLESS EVEN AFTER GOOD CARE. Now it actually doesnt even charge...idk wtf is with that. after battling with keeping the ipod upright to play it (putting pieces of paper behind it to keep it proped up), not it just WILL NOT CHARGE ITSELF OR THE IPOD. JUNK!
I bought 2 Passport Detector's 1-7500 & 1-8500 and both of these at the 1st beep you better be on the brakes,if not you may end up like me doing 86.1 in a 55 zone (i was in a rush) I will never buy a Passport again and yes i have own other brands but im selling both of them and im going to drive the speed limit from now on.The $140.00 ticket i had to pay with the 4 points i do not need (yes the cop lowered the speed on the ticket)and it was my 1st ticket in 16 years,my auto insurance is cheap and i want it to stay that way
I purchased the product since description said it will work on "Casio Exilim Z1000/Z600/S600 cameras". when I put it in my camera, message said " card error ".
This was a waste of my money. My primary complaint is its very poor performance, especially the mouse. I tried many solutions to improve the operation, but nothing worked. Also, the keyboard was difficult to learn to use. I would not recommend this product to anyone. I would rate its attributes (stars)in the minus category if I could.I have, incidentally, an up-to-date, top-of-the-line computer, and am an intermediate level computer person.I have NO complaint with Amazon.com.An unhappy Gary Polson
This headset has an extremely sensitive mouth piece and picks up all background noise. When I am on the phone, the person can hear someone 3 cubes over typing. Also, I can go only about 20 feet and it starts beeping in my ear that I am going too far. I am extremely disappointed in this set!
Tried five times to get this machine to work. What is said above is true if the water doesn't flow over the bottom of the tank and motor and the carpet and pad and cabinet and wherever I tried to set it on a flat surface.check this one out at the store before bringing it home or put it in a high sided large baking sheet with cat litter underneath it.I was terribly disappointed in the operation of this item.LynReturned it to Target.
I purchased these Memorex CD-R for primarily using them to burn movies in svcd format. Using 24x write from my 48x burner, the first 4 discs has many skips and freezes throughtout the length of the movies. One disc even has the subtitle frozen in one place for the entire movie. Meanwhile, the same movies I burned with the same speed using TDK 48X CD-R would play flawlessly. I have not used these Momorex CD-R for any data backup yet, so I can't comment on that.
I bought this item as a present, the first item I bought on Amazon and I wish I had read the reviews. The bass is awful. I know I should have realized for the price it would be a bad quality, but I'm learning! I definitely would not reccommend this item to anyone. Just go to a store and get one you can really check out!!!!
This product does not work with the software Sony provides (Toast 6 Lite). You need to get Toast 6 Titanium that will cost you another $99. Once you get Toast 6 it works fine, but be careful what type of DVD-R you're using. It works fine with Fuji and Imation dual layer (probably Verbatim as well) but it doesn't recognize Memorex.May 3, 2006 UPDATEIt' doesn't work with cheap Fuji either (pack of 50), so it's not a matter of the company that produce the DVD-Rs, it's rather the quality of the DVDs. Funny thing is that I gave my cheap Memorex and Fuji DVDs to a friend and they work fine on internal burner (Windows)!
These speaker if you could call them speakers BLOW and I dont mean that in a positive way! They are cheaply made but cost a fortune the sound SUCKS and the woopdidoo lights burn out!! SAVE YOUR MONEY and run from this product....Don
This might be a good product, but the one I had didn't work, so I had to return it.
for some reason when I purchased this item at radio shack I thought it would work for my speedstream 5100 from SBC DSL but it doesn't. I also purchashed the wireless pci card and spent a total of 155.00 and no response thank you
I bought the 32" version which is attractive and worked great for 34 days-THEN the picture died although the sound worked-I called NIKO customer service about 10 times-finally I was told there where no service outlets available in my area for repair. I then was told I must ship it back to the distribution center in CA. at a cost to me of $75.00 through UPS. Next they received it according to UPS on the 7th of the month but denied having it there until the 23rd. Then they said it was delived to them with structural damage and there would be a charge of $70 which they changed to $160 2 days later. (I packed it great with lots of padding and UPS wouldn't have picked it up if it thought it wasn't). Now I am out $235 extra costs although UPS gave me $100 back for my damage claim without checking it out. They then sent me a supposed "NEW" replacement that only worked in black and white-no color in the picture. They offered a 3rd TV but after the first 2, I screamed and hollered, with no success at NIKO, but the Tiger Direct people were nice enough to return my money after hearing of my problems with the manufacturer.PS their remote sucks and you will find the no code works for your cable/satillite remotes so you have to use both-if you get a TV that works great, but if it breaks down---don't expect help.
I have HP Officejet AIO J4580 at home. At the shop I was told it works wirelessly with MAC . HAHA. It doesn't.I do live in a country where sales people's knowledge of the product is: "oh its very nice for you ", so I should have known better.After some emailing with HP support they advised me to buy the" Wireless printing upgrade kit" to make it work wirelessly, and I did mention I have a MAC. HA HA HA! It doesn't . The world seems to be full of sales people who'll tell you any lie just to make a sale.Well HP, my fancy AIO printer is on it's way to bin, followed by the useless upgrade kit. What a waste of time and money.I'll be waiting for Apple to come up with a very thin AIO MACBOOK that wirelessly prints, scans, faxes and whips up a cappucino while I get ready to spend some quality time at home. Anything else is just not worth the effort. MAC for president!
I was very disappointed with the sound quality of these buds. There is very little bass. I also have the Klipsch image S4 earphones which costed about the same but sound much better. I am going to try to return these.
I hav always liked Sandisk products until I bought this. I bought it for my Canon A10 camera. I also bought a Transcend 4 gig cf card. That one worked well after I formatted it. The Sandisk did not work at all even after I formatted it. I still don't know why.
I've had many earphones, from headsets to ear buds, and I must be honest: these are probably the most disappointing I've ever purchased. They don't fit well, even though three sets of plugs are included, but most annoying is the "hollow" echo sound of the cords reverberating when they hit clothing or rub against you. Although the sound itself is fine, I would NOT recommend these at all.
My workplace has been using these for a year or so, and we've had about a 50% failure rate within a year of use. One day the little blue light just decides not to illuminate and the key is not recognized by any PC. The things are simply not reliable.
This is the worst piece of engineering I have seen in my 80+ yrs..It literally falls apart, while running, you can get your finger caught in the fan blade as it is turning...all kinds of Mechanical errors in this unit...I would rate it with a "Z" if that were a mode of rating...
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.
THEIR WEBSITE SAYS IT SPECIFICALLY WORKS ON A SPECIFIC CAR BUT IT DOESNT. THE CABLES DONT FIT LIKE THEY SAID THEY WOULD AND I CANNOT DIRECT CONNECT IT IN TO THE RADIO.IN ORDER TO FIND THIS OUT I HAD TO OPEN THE PACKAGE. IT DOESNT FIT. I WASTED 100.O ON THIS AND THE XM TUNER.IM NOT HAPPY AT ALL.
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 purchased the HP 15 Black Ink Cartridge (C6615DN) recently and printed 20 pages. It ran out of ink! It is now showing faded red. Is there any recourse for this defective product? I paid about $28 for it and it is useless. Any ideas?? Is Amazon responsible for a refund or a replacement?I appreciate any help.
This scanner has a couple of pro's to its credit, but several serious flaws. On the pro side is its small form factor and its ability to obtain its power from the computer's USB port. Both of these were very nice inded. Unfortunately, the down side by far outweighed these factors. Running an XP system, I found (in fact, was told in the documentation) that I could either install the standard driver, which would give me access to operation from the front panel buttons as well as the enclosed software, or I could use the driver for XP and lose all of this functionality. I wasn't told I was getting a compromised item if using XP, so this seemed like an unfair trade off to me. In any case, having installed the "standard" driver first, while it's true that I had access to the buttons and the software, the pictures were skewed to the red end of the spectrum. Not a little, but a lot. They were aweful renditions, not realistic looking at all. I uninstalled the standard driver, and installed the XP driver. As promised, neither the buttons nor the software now worked, and I had to rely on my own third party application to acquire images. Happily, the skewing of color to red was no longer a problem. However, in the case of BOTH drivers, many of the scans had unwanted artifacts, mostly in the form of small white dots scattered throughout the image. On one scan, there was a large white artifact that looked like a scar on the face of the picture's subject. Although I might have been able to live with the lack of software using the XP software, I couldn't accept scans filled with artifacts...back it went to Amazon. I was surprised at the lack of quality here...I had come to expect quality from the Canon name. I was also disappointed to lose the two good features, size and power from USB, but I will not make archival scans of old pictures I want to keep "forever" that are filled with artifacts. I plan to look for a different scanner.
This cover was pretty easy to install. I know some reviewers here had some issue applying it, so here's what I did1) NEVER removed the original factory wrapping from the iPad until I was ready to apply the antiglare.If your ipad has been used (touched) already, just wipe the screen with a damp rubbing alcohol lint free clothRub it hard so all the dirt is gone. Then use the microfiber cloth that came with this cover and rub the hell out of it.Hold it towards a light source with the iPad off, to double check for any dirt or smudges. Make sure there aren't ANY.Once they're all gone, rub the whole screen over and over in a fast motion, with the microfiber cloth. This puts a negative electrostatic charge on the screen.2) Peel the side that says "will apply to iPad" off, BUT only 1 inch at the bottom (where the hole for the home button is. Hold the peeled off piece and the cover in 1 hand while you make sure you align the bottom part PERFECTLY with the bottom of the iPad and make sure the hole is aligned.Then, once you have the first few fractions of an inch on the iPad, maintain a CURVE on the protector so as to apply constant pressure on the plastic protector.3) ROLL the protector up the iPad screen, while using the card that came with it to siphon all the bubbles out, if you think it looks bad, just pull the protector back a little and roll it back.4) Once 1/2 of the ipad is covered LET GO of the protector, the negative charge on the ipad screen will make the screen protector stick with minimal bubbles5) DO NOT PUSH on the screen, but siphon out the bubbles with the card provided.That's it.Now, this screen is not as "non glare" as I would like.Once Powersupport makes an iPad non glare screen, I'm getting that one.
My wife and I bought this for our new baby's room. I can't believe the price of the filters. We need a new filter every 2-3 weeks due to mold growth and they cost [$$$] for 12 filters. That's [$$$] with shipping every 4-6 months. Wet air just isn't worth that much. I am desperately trying to find a better choice. On a side note, the water fill cap is very tight, my wife cannot remove it so I always have to. The rest off the features have worked great. If it didn't eat filters or if the filters cost less then I would have given it a 5 star rating. I would recommend shopping for another model.
I have owned this exact model twice in the last 7 years. Both have caught fire. and burned out. I do not recommend this model or this brand. My first one lasted 6 years 8 months and the second one I owned lasted only 4 months.
Pro'sIt's really roomy.... ample room for my old brick of a computer Dell 15" inspiron 6800 and my tiny HP NC6230. Good sized for overnight.Con'sNo compression straps when you have a smaller load to carry.I ended up ripping the nylon on the bag accidently as it got hooked on the side of a gym locker. not as good as ripstop nylon.The zipper "teeths" aren't secure/strong enough... the bag would separate at the zippers numerous times. Eventually, the zippers all broke loose in one night, even the separate zipper for the laptop.
The description is wrong for other printers/mfc as well. The Brother website lists ONLY the following printers as compatible:FAX1840C, FAX1940CN, FAX2440C, MFC3240C, MFC3340CN, MFC5440CN, MFC5840CN
when I saw this product I thought it might be the answer to my problems. The packaging was good, and the instructions were fairly simple. I followed the instructions to the letter, and there was nothing I could do to make this device work. When I pushed the buttons on my remote, I could see the lights of the unit flashing, but none of the electronic devices responded. I was attempting to control an AT&T u verse TV control box, and a DVD player. I followed all the suggestions provided but nothing made a difference. I have to admit I was extremely disappointed. I read a lot of good reviews about it, and even watched the video which showed the device operating up to 150 feet away. I'm pretty technology savvy, so I don't think it was anything that I did wrong. It just didn't work. Good luck to anyone else who buys it.
This cooler only has one small fan under all those holes. I was under the impression that it had more than that. Other reviewers were right when they said it creates a sort of suction effect. If you do not have something in between the cooler and your laptop to prop it up there is zero airflow which renders it useless. It has minimal power no matter what setting you use. The silver color finish started rubbing of within days. I've had this product for a year and it barely cools my laptop. I'm ready to toss it. It started having issues within the first two months. The only good feature is that the cord has a USB port so that you don't waste your valuable ports, HOWEVER it is so wide that it ends up blocking my second port anyway.There are definitely better products out there, keep looking.
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.
It's just a UV filter - a piece of transparent glass, right? And Tiffen is a manufacturer of photographic equipment, so how bad could it be? Well, the price is low, and it probably is for a reason. You get what you pay for.No anti-reflective coating means you can see yourself in the lens, and when taking pictures against sunlight, you get fairly nasty lens flare. If that's what you're into, this is a great filter. But if you want a simple extra-layer to protect your valuable lens, but don't want any quality changes, Do not get this filter.I used original Nikon so far, and I do regret having tried to save some money by going with Tiffen.Same happened to the 52mm I bough - I guess it is a manufacturer issue.
i cant say good but its not bad.NAVIGON 7100 is easyer then Garmin n&uuml;vi 360.NAVIGON 7100 is simple then Garmin n&uuml;vi 360.NAVIGON 7100 look is also good then Garmin n&uuml;vi 360.The only thing is good in Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 is its MP3 player and Image viewer.But NAVIGON 7100 perfect for every one who is new with gps then Garmin n&uuml;vi 360.My 1st choice is NAVIGON 7100. This all are my personal review GARMIN dont fell bad.
Seriously, what are you expecting for $10? These are super cheap and super crappy. Save your money and spend $20 and get a higher quality product.
This is a imitation product. Not user friendly and Crap for User manual. NOT RETURNABLE. in the user manual, which has alot of mispelled words and typos, it states to visit their website...but it doesnt indicate where that is, nor can i find one on the net. the problem is there is no "brand" indicated anywhere on the box it came in or the machine its self... that should have been my first clue. If this product is malfunctioning and needs to be returned to the manufacturer, youll have to send it to china! all the software that came with it is in chinese as well.
I ordered this product to scan old photographic slides.Our computer utilized the Windows Vista operating system.According to the Canon instructions, I was supposed to download software from their website. After many hours of trial and error, e-mailing their "technical support" department and receiving partial answers, I packaged up this scanner and sent it back to Buy.Com.I completed a Canon consumer satisfaction survey (giving them my honest opinion) and was never contacted by them.No more Canon products for me !!!!
I am not sure how this card got so many stars. Not only is this card so slow, also some computers don't even recognize this card. If you buy this card, make sure you are pepared to return it.
I have an Emerson LCD TV manufactured in 2001, I have now tried 5 universal remotes and nothing will program to the TV. I tried this Miracle Remote and same old story, did not work at all. Return and shipping was very prompt and easy though.
These small speakers have low volume and absolutely no bass. Music sounds tinny and squeaky. Can't hear voices in movies. But they are so inexpensive, they're not worth returning; maybe my son will enjoy taking them apart.
Length:: 0:40 MinsI received these dvd cases with several damaged, out of 100 - 19 were damaged. Also the PREMIUM cases are anything but premium. They are brittle, onion skin thin clear covers and the plastic smells bad as well. NOT PREMIUM quality.
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.
This item has been discontinued and even though this seller says it is in stock, it is not and they have no plans to stock it.
Thought I was getting a good deal when I purchased Verbatim DVDs, and for the first 10-15 DVD burn jobs it was a great deal.. But the last 8-10 burn jobs only ended up only being partial burnings smh... Which means the whole movie didn't burn leaving me with a useless DVD! I've used Verbatim in the past, and really didn't have this problem before, and for now will have to find a more reliable brand until the problems fixed...
I've had this over a year and, to be honest, I rarely use it. I purchased this to illuminate my 17" notebook keyboard and it just doesn't work like I thought it would. The light is sufficiently bright and the build quality is top-notch, but there are a couple of caveats that keep me from recommending it. First, the beam of light is far too focused. It's more of a flashlight than a lamp. It only illuminates about half of my keyboard which is fine in a pinch, but hardly usable for extended periods of time. Second, it's way too heavy; it sags and bends from it's own weight. It's inevitable that if you get it into a position where it stays put, it will be pointing too far up or down, or in your eyes. I leave this thing in the bottom of my laptop bag and pull it out every so often for various situations, but it's too frustrating to use on a regular basis.
I have had these speakers for a little over a year. They are the worst set of computer speakers I have ever owned period.First impressions where that they had really tinny, thin sound to them. Like louder laptop speakers... Not good at all.Maximum volume is also not very high and they start cracking at anything above half volume.Now after a year something has failed so that only one of the speakers works...You get what you pay for but there are better cheap computer speakers out there for the same or lower price.DO NOT BUY!!!
Died after 4-5 months. Now light does not even turn on when connected to the computer. Reception was never strong.
The router is OK if you get one that works. There seem to be major quality issues with this version (I can't speak for any other versions). I was having the flakiest connection (eg, link was fine but the traffic would get unusually delayed). I thought perhaps it was my dsl service b/c pop-mail services seemed to have the worst problems. Then the router would error out when any good amount of traffic was going through to the point that it required unplugging the device (there is no power switch, only a reset button which will reset all settings to factory default, and the power cord). Both the wireless and wired liks had problems. I talked to friends that had the same and they told me they had falkiness & one said that if they didn't use the wireless for some period of time it just stopped working. It started getting worst so I returned it and the new one seems better. Still, the link quality is poor on the wireless(goes from 100% to dropping the connection immediately). I guess that explains the deep discounts on these things. Buyer beware.
Spec wise this router does everything one needs it to do. However, actually getting it to work is another story. After spending several hours trying different configurations and an hour on the phone with tech support, I was told I had a bad router and should take it back to the store and get another one. I did just that and after an hour of trying to get this new one working I gave up. Other reviewers seemed to have had good luck getting this particular router up and running, however, I won't be buying another Linksys product anytime soon. The amount of time I spent trying to configure defective products far outweighed the cost of the product. I ended up getting a Netgeat RP114 router and within 15 minutes of opening the box, I had the router working with my cable modem and 3 pcs.
I have a X-FI in my Dell XPS 800 which has an nVidia Chip set (and no on board sound). I also have nVidia Graphics cards (8800GTS512). I have been unable to use nVidia Graphics drivers newer than version 169 (they are now up to version 258 - which tells you something right off the bat) because of mysterious conflicts with the XFI sound card resulting in stuttering and lockups. Have spent MANY hours trying to fix this. Even installed a fresh copy of XP on a new hard drive with a clean install of ONLY the newest XFI and NVIDIA drivers. No luck. Dont know who's fault this is but I suggest NOT mixing XFI and NVIDIA based on my experience.
Why it's so impossible to find a decent, non disposable printer these days is beyond me. I thought an Epson would be the answer to my HP printer nightmare prayers--but it so isn't.-Prints really dark and only after some serious settings adjustments, about two rounds of ink cartridges and a pack of expensive Epson photo paper later are my prints now acceptable.-Completely proprietary--don't even think about buying generic, non-Epson photo paper or your results will be grainy, and just not even presentable.-If even one of the ink tanks run out, you're out of a printer and even the scanner until you replace because it simply will not function (an Error screen overrides the menu on the unit and will not go away) until you do (really nice when ink selling stores are closed).-I have mine on the bottom shelf of my computer desk and to load paper is very difficult--I can't just lean over and slide some in, but rather have to get on my hands and knees with a flaslight to very delicatly find the narrow slot and hope that I didn't just put it on top of the page protector instead.-I've only used the negative scanning feature once, but of course it was lame also--I even tried making some adjustments through the software--better of taking negatives to a professional photo service in person.
I purchased this product and had so many problems with it and eventually SlingMedia tech support came to the conclusion that the product was defective.
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 purchased this to control my TiVo HD DVR from another room. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear this works with the TiVo remote. Even trying it with everything being just a few feet away, I couldn't get it to work. I suspect it must have something to do with the physical design of the TiVo remote, but alas, it was not to be. (Note, I haven't tried it with other remotes since the TiVo is the only item I need to control from another room.)I tried contacting the company a couple times to see if this was a workaround for what I'm guessing might be a common issue, but they never responded to my support requests.Unfortunately for me, I was on-the-road most of the fall and didn't get to trying this out before the 30-day return period ended, so I've got a useless remote extender taking up space on my shelf.The product seems like a nice idea. It's well packaged and they provide all the items that you would most likely need. Just didn't work.
I could not use it, the product I received was defective.Item seems like returned item, I ordered for a new Item. It doesntlook like original packing.Navigation key up arrow is not working. I had to return it on the same day I received the item.
For the price of this camera I was very disappointed. Lens cover is a bit flimsy, pitcure quality is lousy even at highest resolution. LCD display is slow to respond. Menu display could be more intuitive, flash over-compensates and washes out pictures entirely. No optical zoom, digital zoom is terrible, non-standard USB. Do your self a favor and spend a few more dollars and get a better digital camera. This one is a dissapointment. Ended up with a Sony Mavica which is more money but is a far better camera.
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.
I had a great time with this camera for about 6 months. It has been in to be repaired once already - when zooming, the lens got stuck and would not close.10 months later, it is doing the same thing. It won't take pics anymore. I just checked the sony site to see how much it would cost to fix - one hundred and eighty-one dollars. ridiculous. I am all done with sony. we have a lot of sony products and none are of the quality we would expect.
Plugged the cable into my cable box and Samsung 40" LCD, and got nothing but crackling and popping noises, along with the video cutting in and out. I replaced the cable with another HDMI cable, and the problem went away. No doubt it was the cable. The price was right, but the quality was not.
Bought this battery and it is supposed to be new. Charged it completely before using the first time. It only last a few pictures before it goes completely dead. New battery....well, I don't know. Kinda fishy. Needless to say I am still having trouble.
I use a large format camera and I was looking for more magnification under the hood. I was not expecting tiny piece, it's half the size of the 8x Peak Lupe I already own. Don't let the picture fool you, it's too small for me.
This product is trash.Worked well for a month until the plug came loose and started flickering off and on.Will not buy another one like it.
I bought the unit to replace a 40 dollar Cobra unit that failed after a year. Tested the unit with a 2000 mile road trip right off the bat, and have been using it in the city for the last month.1. The range is poor, I would say no more than 1000 yards when set on highway, even less when set to auto detect. At any rate it doesn't inspire confidence as it generally doesn't pick up a speed trap until maybe a second before it is in view.2. The window mount is ok, not great, and the power cord is short and coiled, very overt.Overall I regret buying it, poor performer compared to my old Cobra and cost 3x as much. I would have been better of buying a new 40 dollar unit every year.
This unit may work fine, but not on the IPod I have. The description provided led me to believe it would work, but I have the wrong kind of IPod. That is probably why this was so cheap - it's a real old product. Apple doesn't make it that easy to figure out what you have either. I finally did and ordered another product. So, if you're looking for a transmitter, be very sure you know what kind of IPod you have before ordering.
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.
Opened the box, popped it in the printer, chose "color" under printing preferences since I finally had my new cartridge, clicked "print", and then..... NOTHING!! A blank page. Over and over. Even had the computer whiz in my office try to work with it. An absolutely useless cartridge. I'll be waiting for my replacement before I contact amazon.
I ran the 28-70 2.8 through the paces and it's off to SIGMA for calabration after one day. I read many reports of focus issues from 2.8 through about 4.5. I rolled the dice and lost. The autofocus missed on 99% of the shots running up to about f 4.5. From f4.5 through f-11 the images improved as expected. The build seems very good, just a calibration in my case ( I hope ). I will let you know with an update once the lense comes back from service. Now I do believe this lens will perfrom if the calibration works, because my f7 shots looked great for a lens at this price. The lense did overexpose about 1/3 stop, but it was easily fixed. This was my first Sigma and I am going to give it a chance and re-review once it gets back, just seems the quality control issue people have with this lens is true.
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!!
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.
The reason behind purchasing this card was to provice additional ATA ports. My HP DX 5150 only has 2 ATA ports. Since I have 2 HD's I need an additional port for my R/W/DVD. Since raid is not needed I have tried, as per the instructions, to install the driver SIL3x12/Windows, for XP. Windows gives a warning against installing this device. After installing the device windows gives a code 10 message stating that "This device cannot start". Windows will not reconize any HD's attached to this card either. Is this card a lemon?
filter is ok..I get a lot of reflection on the pics taken with flash or if bright lights are in the background( Christmas lights etc)
The first three weeks of using these headphones were great. I was happy with the sound quality, and EXTREMELY satisfied with the confort. But after three short weeks, the rubber coating of the cord started falling apart. Mind you, I only listened to them for maybe a couple hours each night, in bed, so they weren't exposed to the 'elements', nor was I using them while working out. And they just started to . . . disintegrate.The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because of the sound quality and comfort.
I bought my mini iPod last year, and it was "decent" for about a month. It started with the battery life. After playing for maybe 10 mins, the battery life bar was down by 1/2. And like others have said, the mini iPOd lasted no where near 18 hours, more like 4 on a good day. After another month, the controllers started to lock up: I would push the wheel to the right and the control for Up would go. Then, I couldn't turn it off and on, it would just stay on, until it wanted to go off.It comes with a 1 year warranty (if you register it), so I took it into the Apple store, where the not so friendly Apple Geniuses (the name of the Apple Techs) did many tests on it just to prove my point that the controllers were broken. So, they sent it in and gave me a new or refurbished one. I should have asked at the time, but it looked brand new to me.After 2 months later, the batteries are still crap, but now it would go into the mode where you adjust the dimming and volume, and I couldn't get out of it b/c there is no reset and once again, the controllers would lock up. The playlists would just sift through the list, as if I was sitting there and played a song, then next, next, next, next, every 3 seconds...without stopping..I took it back to APPle, where they said my warranty was up soon, and after it ran out, they would not give me any more service unless I bought another $60 warranty. After a bunch of dirty looks and irritation, they gave me another refurbished unit, where I sold it immediately. I couldn't wait to get rid of that piece of cr@p. For something that costs THAT much money, you can get much better performance and maintenance (if you'd ever need any) from any other manufacturer. I was soooo disappointed and tried to convince anyone I knew NOT to buy any Apple products. At first my friends' iPod weren't breaking down, but now, they emai me and say they are experiencing the exact same issues. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, you are WASTING YOUR MONEY!
The speakers sound very good for the price, but it took awhile after purchasing the pair to install them. The mounting decorator screws were missing from the box! I couldn't mount the speakers to the wall. It took 2 weeks for their parts dept. in New York to send them to me. They also did not send the correct matching color. They only had light beige decorator screws in stock and not white. Very poor quality control.
I have disconnected this cable TWO times only to temporarily relocate the TV and guess what - Yes, one of the pins got bent and broke off. Now this expensive cable is just a worthless piece of junk. Don't by this Monster Cable - try a different brand.
These were junk. The AC cord prong broke off in the outlet, rendering it useless - on the first day I used it. The car IPOD charger does not work. I ended up buying one at Best Buy. I would not purchase this again from this source.
There is nothing to this device that would even earn it one star, but no stars is not an option.I have now had four of these - provided by AT&T; - over the past 15 months. The sad fact is that they just don't work and AT&T; has stopped supporting this unit. The first problem seems to have been the faulty power supply that early units were shipped with. Later problems are the firmware or some such which At&T; always seems to be fiddling with remotely. My fourth unit lasted less than 90 days.When it is working, this is a standard Linksys wireless router, a generally dependable device, coupled with a phone-thing that provides miserable sound quality.The good news is that you can't get these anymore. The even better news would be if you (unlike me) were smart enough to avoid AT&T; Callvantage together. But that's a whole different story . . .
Just wanted to add a voice to the chorus of people whose A610 died. I took excellent care of it, and then one day I turned it on and all it could do was take pictures of darkness. Sad that so little quality goes into products these days. Canon should be smarter than this; it makes it very hard for me to trust them with my money again.
I purchased this receiver for my son for Christmas. There were some delivery problems, a local issue. When he opened the package and hooked it up, it was non-functional. Volume control did not work properly, nor did the input jacks function properly. He is VERY astute with technical issues, so this was NOT a problem with installation! So....Etronics' response was: "Due to a change in the manufacturers policy, Etronics can no longer accept this Sony product as a return once it has been opened and/or removed from it's package. In the event it is defective it must be sent directly to any one of Sony's numerous nationwide facilities for Repair or replace under warranty!" WHAT??? How in the world could ANYONE but superman, with x-ray vision, KNOW if the thing didn't work unless it was removed from the box??? Can't call them on the weekend either. This is NOT over!
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.
Just like the other reviewer - I've had this for 4 months, and have not rec'd ANY traffic info - even when I'm in bumper-to-bumper traffic in Atlanta. I'm very annoyed as Magellan hasn't responded to any of my three support requests. The 2200T GPS works fine, but don't buy this accessory unless you like throwing money away. VERY disappointed.
For $5 packaging, at least use a flat rate box. The spindle case was cracked cause all the seller used was a bubble wrapped interior envelope.And I didn't even get an invoice/receipt.
We purchased 2 1 GB Kingston Micro SD cards from this vendor after checking out compatibility information on the card. When my son tried to use it in his Motorola SLVR it did not work.
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 loved the feel of this camera, owned it for two weeks, then returned it to Amazon (no hassles!). I hate to throw hot water on all the rave reviews that have been written, but, I'm sorry, this camera cannot take indoor pictures using room light only.As you take each picture, a little red alarm starts blinking in the lower left of the LCD screen, telling you that there is not enough light unless you increase the ISO, use a tripod, or turn on the flash. I did increase the ISO, but it still blinked. Every indoor picture I took over two weeks in several settings was of poor quality. I finally relented and turned on the flash. The pictures were okay, but washed out; they lost the warmth of the scene .. lights on the Christmas tree, etc.I have come to the conclusion that one should not purchase a camera this small which does not have IMAGE STABILIZATION (IS).I did more research, and also went down to Target and Best Buy to feel out other cameras, snapping a few pictures right there in the store. As a result, I am ordering the Panasonic TZ1 today. It's exactly the same price at Amazon, but it has IS, and also a 10x optical zoom! It's a little bit bigger, for sure, but is still quite "pocketable."Again, I'm sorry, but what good is a camera which cannot capture the feel of your subject matter? And, incidentally, the same blinking occurred in the store with this camera (with the flash turned off), even under those bright fluorescents. And, in case you're wondering, I do not have the jitters or shakes in any form. Good Luck.
I like the hand-held &quot;PC's&quot;... but not this one. They are terrific for certain functions... basic word processing, email... carrying contacts out on the road... but the HP 680 just doesn't hold up. The hinges broke after only a month of use on the road. HP would not cover the repair under warrenty... because &quot;pry marks voided the warrenty&quot;.... OK, but try to change the battery without leaving pry marks. I've since moved to the NEC MobilePro 780... It's much better constructed, holding up to wear-and-tear much more robustly. It's also lighter and gets better battery life... a much better alternative to the Jornada.
This is a VERY cheaply made item. Its made in China and comes with those terrible instructions that are written by someone who doesn't quite understand english. The product itself is cheaply made. You could never set this on anything but a flat desk surface. The wires and switch connections are open on the bottom, the metal is very thin and offers very little support and the fan design is less than efficient. I couldn't be more disappointed with this purchase. Avoid this laptop stand & cooler.
I have this product. The Ink level magically goes down even if you dont use it.Once one of the magical ink levels hits zero ... your printer is useless.EVEN if you want to print text black and white and have plenty of black ink.If you dont have color ink levels above zero you can not print PERIOD.INK LEVEL go down without use. I have a FULL black ink. I have not been able to print in black and white because of the color ink. I did not by the color ink. NOWWWWWW even though I did not use the black ink SOMEHOW the black ink is now gone too .... I dont think so. This printer will rip you off for ink.This should not be happening for the price I paid the the printer ... I wont by epson again.Just like a bad mechanic ...
I originally purchased these earbuds in March 2008. At that time, I thought they were a great upgrade to the iPod standard ear buds especially at the $25 price point. They stayed in place very well, kept out noise, and most importantly, had great sound.However, in June 2009, one ear developed an awful crackling sound which made the earbuds inoperable. My guess is that the wiring where it meets the earbuds is too flimsy to stand up to normal wear and tear. It's too bad because they sounded really great. I expected more than 15 months out of these earbuds, even at the $25 price point.
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.
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...
Hey I never got my thing.....so How can I review it. This seller steals money....do not buy.Bryon
These looked like a good set of simple speakers for my pc, but the fact that they sound tinny, as well as the issue of having no volume knob, or headphone jack, makes them pretty useless.
I tried calling them with a pre-sales question. They jerk you around through their terrible voicemail system until you hang up.I won't buy from them - ever.
First, when I went to the Garmin website to check for upgrade, it said that I had to register to see if I was eligible for a free upgrade. So I registered and guess what, I wasn't eligible for any free upgrades. It seems to me, little more than a trick to get people to register.Second, the high price of upgrades. After paying $170, I now find out that I have to pay another $70 to upgrade the maps. They are charging me for the same information that Google gives away for free.If I had realized the high price to to keep the Garmin current, I would have done more research and possibly made a different purchase,
It lasted only 2 months, that's pretty bad for a Router/switch. See if i can get a refund for it. My D-link lasted 5 yrs.
Performed well in HD video camera as well as digital still camera.But failed after only about 4 or 5 cycles, which is scary when you are relying on these units for once-in-a-lifetime image capture.I am an electrical engineer and I know how to treat semiconductor devices to prevent static discharge failures. This failure appears to be a single sector of the flash memory that prevents the camera from writing file access tables, which of course ends up making the entire card useless.In fairness to Transcend, I have two other 16BG cards that have not failed -- yet.
I purchased it as a solution to recordong my video tapes onto DVD's. However, out of a bundle pack of DVDs, at least 30% have "FINALIZE ERROR". I figured out and there are some compatibility problems. If you are thinking on purchasing this unit, please make sure you have that list, and you know for sure that not every DVD recordable media is compatible with this unit. As a matter of fact, just a few brands. Hopefully SONY should release a better unit sometime soon...
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.
Bought this item to display computer monitor image on my HDTV> Item failed to function. HDTV kept saying "weak or no signal".
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.
I Purchased the Nuvi 250W on December 20th, 2008 from the local Best Buy.Right from the beginning I had problems with the lack of street name details that this unit continually left blank street, after, street, after street and finally I phoned Garmin for tech support. Also, like others are complaing about, the damn thing takes forever to acquire satellites, by the time the street name is displayed, you have already passed the street. I also tried slowing down while driving to simulate having to look at street signs closely before turning, and the GPS was useless! It would display all streets on the right hand side, but not on the left hand side. It got to the point where I had to test the unit in several different ways because I couldn't be sure if I was doing something wrong. Over 2 weeks I received 4 emails from 2 different reps who repeated the same set of instructions for me to follow, which did not help. Finally, I requested whether Garmin suggests I exchange the unit, after all, I liked it and would have kept it, good deal I got for $200. That was 2 Sundays ago and I still have not received a reply from Garmin. So I returned it to Best Buy and they gave me no hassles at all. I'm so happy that I returned it and got my money back and I would argue that Garmin quality is highly overrated and I would buy a TomTom instead.
I paid like $80 for it, and it did nothing at all. You want better signal sending and receiving best this is to buy Alfa USB and it works perfect and a lot cheaper.
I bought this Koss system as their headphones have been some of the best but this system theater system is a giant leap downward. Major complaint: it simply won't play a dvd unless it is in pristine condition. About half the DVD's we rent won't play all the way through. Second complaint: the remote is not intuitive and thus very confusing. Now I've got to buy a 2nd DVD player so I can watch videos. Look elsewhere!
I bought two of these for $10.00 ea brand new and now I know why. No support from linksys. It drops your connection when getting streaming media files, especially windows media files. It also will not let anything connect to it when you turn broadcast SID off, even when you know the name of the router network. You can turn on broadcast name, connect with a pc, turn off broadcast and nothing will connect to the router, even when it's set up for a specific name. No support from linksys again. They refuse to update the firmware to make it stable while downloading media files. Both of mine are version 4 with the latest firmware that will NEVER be upgraded by linksys. Linksys wants you to buy wireless g routers and their newest, latest, thing, not this one so no support. IT'S NOT JUST ME, IT'S EVERYONE. Check out dslreports.com and search the forum for this router and you'll see. If amazon takes out the site name, just search for the biggest dsl information site and check out the posts. I found out everybody in the world was having the same problem as me when I was searching for an answer. Never, ever, will I buy anything linksys or Cisco. I AM an IT professional. This whole situation is sickening. I was going to donate the routers to a charitable organization but that would do them a disservice. LINKSYS, you should be ashamed.
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.
Replaced an old Gameboy game (Pokemon silver) battery, and it started leaking battery acid after 10 minutes. I triple checked and it was the required battery.
I read all the reviews and still bought this Router. I was so disappointed with it out of the box, meaning it is much smaller than pictured and weighs nothing, it had to be crap. I tried to return it to office depot but they would take it back. So Im stuck with it and have to use it Easy enough to set up but for some reason it loses the signal on our Macs every so often. Several times a day where you have to turn airport off and on again to get it to work. We also have a PC and that works fine. We have a big house and the wifi coverage is pretty good.I'm not looking for a Router that works all the time and not some of the time.I can not recommend this product.
I have a D-Link 524 router which has a similiar connection and needed a signal boost in order to use my laptop outside.I connected the WIFI antenna and suffered an immediate signal degradation of at least 25% and kept losing my wireless connection.I tried placing the antenna at all concievable angles and location to no avail...the magnetic base is great and it now makes a good paperweight on my desk.I tried it on my neighbours' router with similiar results.I have since bought a repeater that has increased my signal strength
The HD555 claims to be designed for watching movies, with its "sound channeling" feature. But it comes with a 1/4" plug, which no modern television has. Modern televisions -- along with iPods and almost everything else that has a headphones jack -- have 3.5mm jacks. 1/4" jacks are only found on full-size receivers. I have two televisions, both on the popular Cheetah wall mounts. Cheetah designs its mounts with 3" of space for plugs. Most plugs are 1-2" long so this is plenty of room. But the Sennheiser 1/4" plug with its included 1/4"-to-3.5mm adapter is 4" long -- too big to fit. The plug is as big as my iPhone, and far bigger than my iPod shuffle. Even if you have plenty of space behind your television (or iPod) the 4" plug sooner or later will get knocked or catch on your sleeve or something, and a 4" plug has a lot of leverage to break a jack. Sennheiser could have made the headphones with the common 3.5mm plug and included a 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter. This would have fit everything and prevented broken jacks.
Now, I might be wrong... but if a 4GB card gets me 17:29 minutes of HD video, I should expect about 4 times that ammount with a 16GB card. That equates to about somewhere around 70 minutes. Why am I only getting 18:59 minutes out of it? It says there is 14.9 GB there and available when I plug it in to my computer. It isn't the camera, trust me.
I agree, this is a flimsy piece of plastic that will not hold the GPS unit over a few little bumps. I expected more from Garmin. Consider this: Touratech Mount for Garmin 60C series. Its a solid unit. It costs a little more but you won't be replacing your GPS unit due to it falling to the ground.
PRODUCT DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT DID NOT PLAY ANY CD WITHOUT A SCRATCHING NOISE RIGHT FROM FIRST DISC PLAYED. THIS ITEM RETURNED IMMEDIATELY.
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 purchased the DTBH260F in order to continue to use a large and well-functioning, but old, analog-only television set after the conversion to HDTV in the United States in 2009. The DTBH260F does what it is supposed to do, but the biggest downside seems to me to be rather serious: the OSD (on-screen display where you control tuning and feature set-up) does not work through the video-out or S-video out connections (only on component out or HDMI). So on most older televisions you'll not be able to see the OSD and will necessarily resort to connecting the green component out to your video in connector in order to see the OSD... and then you'll have to move the cable back to the video out so that the colors are right. That's enough of a hassle that I wish I'd gotten something else.
I purchased these speakers and sub woofer in July of 2008. I only used them for watching movies usually. When I purchased them the warranty stated that they were covered for 5 years. THIS IS MISLEADING. Only the speakers are covered for that long. The Sub woofer stopped working and I took it to a service center. After it was there for 6 weeks and three orders of parts. I was imformed that the electronics are not covered after a year. They wanted 384.00 to repair it. Which is about 40 less than I paid for the whole system. So much for paying more for quailty. I had some K-mart speakers and a powered sup woofer for 6 years and they never stopped working. I would suggest not buying any speakers from this company. They sell Harman Kardon, JBL, and Infinity speakers. The service center just informed me that the warranty use to be two years for electronics on Harman Kardon speakers. They changed it to a year. I guess they were finding that their speakers electronics wouldn't last that long. (Poor Quaility).
After 6 months of using this unit it went completely dead. I took it to an authorized Panasonic repair service center several weeks ago. The service center told me that the needed part, a circuit board, was backordered from Panasonic. The service center also told me that 3 different promise shipment dates for the needed part were not met by Panasonic and there was little they could do. So today, I am still without any idea when the unit will be repaired. I would avoid this unit.
This is probably the worst supported router on the market, if you buy it dont expect to get any help from Technical Support it is non exsistent. The router did not work out of the box, called Tech support. They returned my call 5 days later after I had already sent it back and ordered the Netgear router, it has never skipped a beat.
The sound quality is below average. Isolation doesn't work as good as the said. The wire is very thin and I doubt it will be broken at any time. While I was in the long time flight(more than 10 hours from US to Asian), this headphone did not work better than the headphone provided by the airline.
I bought this printer (not free like it is now, but was $$$ at the time) for our mother when this first was introduced. We have used it ever since as a means to send her photos or cut-n-paste items from the Internet since she just cannot access a computer without difficulty. At any other time over these years I would have given this solution a 5 star rating. Even though we quickly learned to not use any of the 'free' (nothing really is free) downloads like puzzles etc since they suck the expensive ink cartridges dry, the product still delivered what we were mostly looking for at the time. At $99/yr it seemed worth it.At $149 a year it is not. And not only that, people can use a code to get a free printer so all of us who have been customers since the first days not only have a printer we paid a lot of $$$ for originally that is truly worth NOTHING now, we also have gotten hit with a 50% service increase.So after all of these years it was decided not to renew the service in early December. Our mother gave the final thumb down to the idea.
Adapter worked for two days. Worked for two more days in different USB port. Bought Dynex brand at Best Buy and have not had any trouble.
That is the most polite thing I can say about this nice looking product
Initially, this system seems ideal. It has a great design and the alarm feature, while very difficult to learn how to use, works fine. The sound is actually even decent for the typical clock radio. There is one problem--that ever-present humming. Maybe it's just my ears, but whenever I play CDs, at low to moderate volumes, there seems to be this constant high-pitched whistle--I think it's from the CD spinning around. At any rate, I returned the clock pretty early on. I never tried another one, but if you buy this, keep a look out for that annoyance. It ruined the product for me.
I saw mixed reviews on Amazon, but went ahead and bought it. It turned out to be an item that was probably re-packaged. (Someone else had a similar experience too. See review dated April 13, 2011)It had a long linear scratch one one side. There was dust. The plastic case protecting the filter had no seal and was fully scratched. It was an item sold by Amazon, so the return process was easy. But what a waste of time. I went ahead and ordered a different filter
It seems that life is full of trade-offs. I have three printers: an HP DeskJet 1220C, an HP PhotoSmart 1115 and this Epson printer. While the DeskJet 1220C always jams with any paper heavier than plain white photo paper and paper that is not 8.5x11, 8.5x14 or 11x17, the PhotoSmart usually jams with any paper other than 8.5x11 photo paper. But the quality of the latter's prints is fantastic.So, having become frustrated with the lemons offered by HP, I bought this Epson. It prints text fast and clean and can handle cardstock and odd-shaped paper fine.However, the quality of the photos it prints, even on good photo paper with all the settings on "best" is unacceptable. Most of my prints of people are cast in a magenta glow, and there is pixelation galore -- it actually looks like a lizard's skin -- for fine black or brown detail of uncompressed TIFFs shot w/a 5 MP camera! Fiddling with the color controls helps somewhat, but this is annoying for everyday snapshots I want to print.The color ink cartridge that shipped with my printer was not working, but even with a new color cartridge, I still get poor quality photos compared to the PhotoSmart 1115. But at least the Epson doesn't jam!I'm still searching for a decent inkjet that doesn't jam and can print some vivid color photos. The two HP models and this Epson don't fit the bill.
I still have a CD stuck in the thing, but I have to get some sleep. This thing has disabled my computer five times in the last two hours. Which is to say, each time I have tried to use it. I have no idea if this product works for some people, but for this computer savvy boy it is one amazing headache. The fact that Iomega includes a postcard exhorting you to not return the product to the store without first consulting Iomega &quot;customer support&quot; is a very, very good indication that they have very little faith in the likelihood of this product working. Maybe tomorrow I can get that CD out . . .
this radio sounds really good but after the first month my cd got stuck in the cd holder and it wouldn't play so if u like just am/fm and casettes then don't get this radio.
I have the earlier DMR E50 and I have just taken the lid off to see if there is anything an engineer can fix in the troublesome peice of expensive kit. Its sort of reassuring to see so many others here who had had EXACTLY the same problems...the machine crashes, locks up, can't recover even by pulling the power out, just because it dosn't like a disc, but then it won't let you get the disc out. It has consumed hours and hours of my time. It will only work with Panasonic discs..nothing else.... but now after 12 months it is just more and more choosy about exactly which disc...indeed it is now no use at all. 400 down the drain, I used to like Panasonic. Don't buy it.
We purchased this product just over a year ago. The battery began to discharge very quickly and then eventually the unit shut off. We now cannot turn the unit back on. It's dead..dead..dead. We plug it in using the power adapter and an AC adapter we purchased. Apparently, there is some sort of switch defect, which causes the power switch mounts to break easily. Because our limited warranty just expired, we'll have to send it for repair, which is now almost the cost of the device new. The number of times we used the power switch is not many since we generally kept it plugged in and running in the car. It mostly shut off automatically. However, when the battery once discharged because we did not have a power cord, we finally had to use the power switch. If someone else has suggestions as to this problem, let me know.I give it two stars because when the unit did work, we enjoyed it and it lead us in the right direction 95% of the time. The UI navigation is pretty easy to learn and use. I would have preferred a QWERTY keyboard. Maybe this is an option, but I could not find it. That's probably in the manual right next to where it says "don't use the power switch too much."
I bought a 10 pack of this particular brand, and I was thoroughly disappointed. Not one cd out of the 10 could burn properly, I had to trash every last one of them. I checked for file corruption, compatibility with my burner, etc...none of that was the problem. I got a bad batch of cd's...now I can understand 1 or 2 cd's being bad out of, maybe 50....but 10 out of 10? That's totally unacceptable.I'm with the other user, I'm sticking to Sony from now on. I usually use Sony and went the cheaper route with Memorex and ended up paying anyway. Stick with Sony, they are more reliable and compatible.
Boy was I wrong to pick up this Kodak camera! Though the blue coloring and random "positive" reviews did persuade me to purchase, it was not worth thea) grainy screen quality,b) grinding noise when a picture was taken,c) slow processing after a picture was taken,d) slow review button,e) ill-located (favorite, scene and camera)buttons which need to be pressed really hard and with a fingernail above the very fragile screen andf) poor camera body craftmanship. The color of the body could be scratched off with a fingernail, as well.I know I only had it for at the most, 30 minutes... but I did not want to deal with a longer period of time with possible occuring problems with this camera.Thanks anyways, Kodak....I bought my Sony instead!
I was quite excited about the prospect of having a Palm Cover that matched exactly my Wetsuit.(Sad, really) Unfortunately when I got it, my friends informed me that it looked like I was carrying my girlfriends purse...Also, it does seem to turn itself on a lot inside the cover.Still, its functional.
I purchased this radio for a road trip. It installed great and was small. Very ideal for my installation. When we got on the road my buddy could not hear any words I was saying, only static. In Utah we picked up another similar model, again by Cobra, at the ever ubiquitous walmart. Well that one was junk as well. Tried swapping the MICs out and since there is no gain on the MIC it was super quit even though we were 20' apart. Ended up getting a cobra classic at a flying J further down the road. Wish it was not a cobra but was all they had in stock.Oh the channel dial is super sensitive and even lightly touching the dial will change the channel, NOT ideal.Short: Stay away from this radio. It does not live up to what was the Cobra name.
In a week and a half, both sides of these are blown. Not a quality product. Should be able to handle my mp3 player's volume better than my $4 headphones, and even my $4 headphones arent blown yet!
BEWARE!!! PURCHASED FROM BLUEWATER A USED SAMSUNG DTBH260F RECEIVER. IT WAS STATED LIKE NEW. WHEN I RECEIVED THE UNIT THE REMOTE HAD SOME KIND OF FOOD CAKED ON THE REMOTE, AND HAD TO BE REMOVED TO OPERATE BUTTONS. INSTRUCTIONS WERE FROM A SANYO UNIT, NOT THE SAMSUNG UNIT PURCHASED. I INSTALLED IT TO TWO DIFFERENT TVS AND A PROJECTOR, IT DID NOT WORK! RETURNED UNIT TO BLUEWATER STATING THAT IT DID NOT WORK. BLUEWATER REFUNDED ME THE COST OF THE UNIT LESS THE SHIPPING AND 20% RESTOCKING FEE, AND SAID IT WORKED! I PURCHASED A DIFFERENT UNIT AND INSTALLED IT THE SAME WAY AND IT WORKS FINE. FILED A CLAIM WITH AMAZON AND THEY PAYED THE DIFFERENCE. THANK YOU AMAZON! I CAN SEE A RESTOCKING FEE FOR A NEW PRODUCT THATS BEEN OPENED AND RETURNED. I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND A RESTOCKING FEE FOR A USED OPEN BOXED ITEM THAT DID NOT WORK! NOT HAPPY WITH THEIR SO CALLED 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE.
I bought and compared Sennheiser HD201 ($20 at Amazon) vs Panasonic RP-HT360 ($24 at Amazon).I concluded that the Sennheiser was far inferior. The bass was okay, treble was good, but the midrange vocals sounded very nasal and tinny. I think this is due to the completely closed design of the ear cups, which make it sound like a tin can. The Panasonic has some holes to allow some natural resonation. If you want good-sounding closed design, you will have to spend much more money.Although this was not in the specs, I estimate the driver to be 30mm upon visual inspection.Pros:Ear cups have 2 axis of freedomFoam padding on headbandCons:Sound is nasally and tinny. Can get better sound at same price.Ear cups are too shallow, ears will touch.
Same as the others. Purchased this item from another supplier. Has worked for about a week or two. Now has become an "unknown device" and does not work on anything. From looking at the other reviews it's a piece of crap...
I have had this drive for 5 years but have only used it a few times a year. I used it to keep a bunch of music that I don't listen to much. Now it does not work at all. The data recovery is expensive but I will have to try it.
Firstly, I might get low "helpfullness" scores on this as Mac owners are a brand loyal bunch, and God bless us for it.I have owned Macs and PCs, and used both extensively in different work environments for design work, namely Photoshop, Quark and Illustrator.There is just no question in the world that, today, PC platforms offer the same or better speed on these applications for seriously less money. I have benchmarked professional Photoshop and Quark work and my $2400 g5 dual 1.8 is slower than our $1200 3gmhz Dell. (Don't confuse g5 with 5g, LOL)I won't even go into what Apple thinks it is doing offering a 64 mg video card on a high end machine. If you look at the price of their better cards, upgrading through them at purchase means you essentially get no allowance for not taking the original card. And what they think they are doing charging 2.5 times as much for memory upgrades (and lets face it this machine is a DOG with less than one gig.)!More stable operating system? No such luck. Wxperienced users will tell you the new OX is suprisingly crash prone. Ok then, Macs handle fonts better? nope. Worse than a PC.Again, I have loved Macs. But ask youself this.: Why are professional desingers steadily and increasingly moving away and to PCs? Just look at Adobe and Quark's sales. Their highest end productsx which are used by the pros, are being sold in an increasingly large proportion in PC format. Indeed the majority. It is no accident.Look at the various apple forums. Over the years the participants are clearly less experienced. The people who want the leading edge in computing abandoned the Mac (or visa versa) long ago. You see people talking about the "look" of the machine. The machine goes under your desk. With just part of the money you save buying an even more capable PC machine you can put a very sexy 20" lcd. (Want an example of gouging...look at MAC's lcd prices and tell me if ANY experiinced buyer would touch them. The casing look nice enough, sure, but they are twice the price and have some of the lowest refresh, brightness and contrast ratings on the market!
While both a connector cord and an adapter cord come with the 1910, if you want connectivity at both home and office you'll have to lug the cords back and forth. That is a pain, so I was really looking forward to the convenience of having a cradle/charger at the office.HP's package labeling says this is a cradle/charger, but that is misleading. For $...all you get is a cradle (which to Amazon's credit is how they label it on their website). If you want it to be a charger, too, you have to spend another $... for an adapter cord.Don't get me wrong... I love my Ipaq 1910. It is a steal at $..., but to have to shell out $...just for an extra desktop connection is pretty outrageous.
I was very disappointed with this product. Advertising said 300 feet, I was lucky if it did 30 feet. Even at 30 feet it would loose the connection and I would have to power every thing off to get it working again. A waste of money!!
Ok, I have had this pair of headphones for 2+ years. I have to disagree with some people saying the build quality is horrible. I havent had any problem with the headphones in that department. The only thing I replaced on it were the ear cushions. But i think the reason people buy this headphones is because "it sounds so nice." I was in the same boat and got suckered into buying this at the Bose store [...] Boy was I stupid. I bought another pair of sony dj monitor headphones (MDR-V700DJ) for my turntables and i found that the sony sounds WAY better than the bose and it is half the price. The sony has better bass, way better mids (bose doesnt have any) and good highs. I would not buy this pair of headphones for any reason or recommend anybody else to buy it. I would strongly recommend you to buy a good pair of sony.
Supposed to be able to set different wake up times for week days vs. weekends. Doesn't work.Alarm quit working within a week.The seller responded immedidately to my request for full refund by sending return instructions and promise to refund. Assuming they follow through, I'm still out the original and the return shipping.
Agree with other posters in that these worked great......for 3 weeks. Then, every time I used them reception went out but only while I used them so it's definitely the headphones. If it's true that others have had such recurring problems then something is wrong with the design, can't endorse them at all.
The idea of a 50" screen in front of you is great, however the reality is that the clarity is poor because of ghosting and chromatic aboration. But the biggest factor is that it is to heavy for the nose. This could work if it was an adjustable head mount of some kind. I say that this is not yet ready to be on the market.
This player had everything I was looking for...progressive scan/component output, CD-R & R/W support, MP3 support, and the selling point...advertised DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW support. I make a lot of my own DVDs (not pirated movies) and wanted to make sure the new player could read them. Problem is that it only reads them for a few minutes, then you get digital breakup and the thing eventually stops playing! I've returned the product twice hoping I just had a bum machine - no luck! I'm convinced it's a design problem. Never had a problem with production DVDs, just consumer-created ones. If you play a lot of personally recorded DVDs, stay away from this thing. You'll be greatly disappointed.For the record, the failing DVDs were verified against a 6-month old Toshiba portable (with the same advertised features as the Sony) and a 7-yr old Panasonic set-top (that doesn't even claim to support DVD-Rs!) and all of the discs worked perfectly. Go figure...
I'm not thrilled with this product. The case closes just fine without a camera in it, but once you put the camera in, the top will not stay closed, even though there is a magnetic closing. It's just too small.
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 recently purchased an se510 from a local superstore. The 1st time I tried to transfer MP3s to the player using "Rio Music Manager" it froze both the player and my PC. Navigating to the RIO using "My Computer" also caused both the player and my PC to freeze. I spent ~45 minutes on the phone with RIO tech support. Very friendly and helpful but with no results. I was instructed to update "firmware" which resulted in the player/PC freeze occuring at a later stage of music transfer. Tech Support gave up and told me to contact Microsoft. Unfortunately now the player will not turn on. Luckily the local superstore accepts returns so I did not have to deal with RMA from Rio.
My microsoft optical comfort mouse 3000 does not track at all on this, while I thought it could track on just about any surface. However, I also have a logitech mouse for my laptop and it seems to work fine. I guess if you buy this, you will have to cross your fingers and hope that the mouse pad will work. Apart from this, I like the texture and the materials, and the pad is comfortable. However, the two sides enclosing the gel are glued and not stitched together, so I'm not sure how long this will last.
This was a truly horrible CD player. I bought it used and it lasted less than a year! The plastic circular piece at the center of the CD player that holds the CD in place while it spins, broke in half and I hardly even used it.In addition, the volume is controlled by digital buttons! The problem is that buttons do not offer the precision control that a traditional analog turn wheel can offer. Sometimes you want to hear music at a specific volume level but these buttons don't offer the precision that's required.Also, when you turn off the CD player and you do not have any batteries in it, it will not remember your volume settings. So you'll need to set it again every time you unplug it if you're using the AC adaptor.Lastly, pressing the + or - buttons once to change the volume is not enough. You have to hold it down or press it twice before it recognizes the fact that you're trying to change the volume. This is extremely annoying.Fast-forwarding and rewinding is also a tedious process. Unlike some other portable CD players that offer at least 2 speeds by holding the buttons down for a longer period of time, this model only offers 1 speed- slow.I would highly recommend everyone to stay away from this CD player.It's not worth the space this CD player would take up on your table even if you got this for free.
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.
I bought this to bridge the gap until I get my DSLR thinking, best of both worlds, point and shoot features and creative freedom. Still (non moving) shots were decent, point and shoot shots were okay to but to be honest my old cheap Kodak hundred dollar point and shoot took better shots. The thing that really made me send the camera back was low light shots with any motion at all in any mode were terrible. I experimented in all creative modes and pre set modes, low light shots were all awful: blurred and a lot of noise even still shots with flash off had tons of noise. I just bought the Canon XTi DSLR...an amazing camera!!!...All I can say is Perfect! Save your money, pay $300 more and get the Canon XTi. It's like the same size as the Lumix and you will be astonished what a DSLR like this can do!!
My main complaint with this cd-player is that after only 6 months, the motorized door started malfunctioning. Once that began happening, it would no longer play cd's. Of course, after so long, I no longer have my receipt, so what's a girl to do? Stick with cheaper player with no motorized door...
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Apart from arriving in nearly 2 pieces ( apart ) it did not work and the software did not work either. Going away in a week, so I cannot use it. Pissed off.
I got this one for my Hawaii trip. It was working the first time. The picture was blurry though and it was difficult to open the jacket. It was soaked with water when I used the second time...................................Not only they would not consider the waste to me financially and phycologically buying this "junk product", they refuse to return and refund through their service. I do not know how much it will cost me to ship it to NIKON for service but it was really a disaster.
This filter came in a bundle and is just good for protecting lense front element. I start using my lens with filter and was wondering why all images are bit soft looking. After several weeks I realized to remove this filter and softness was gone. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
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.
they advertise this like it's a usb port but it's not. I take responsibility for not doing my research, but damn.
A piece of Hardware is no better than the software that comes with it.The HP PSC2420 prints wonderful (almost equal that of an Epson Stylus RX500). The real problem is not the Machine, but the software. It will load files larger than 2 to 3 Operating Systems.Thats 1 - 1.5 GIGABITES just to print, scan &amp; fax.It cannot save your fax; there's NO view, no review, and more, it just can't do anything at all software wise, whether your sending or receiving.Once loaded on ur computer this software will NOT uninstall. It does not delete 1 file out of the GIG loaded. Nor will it Uninstall all from the registry bigger than 3 books of &quot;Gone with the Wind&quot;. It will remove some registry files, which will make it appear, as if the program is no longer on your PC.There are over 15 steps required to uninstall much of it, but still leaves Megabytes of garbage in both files &amp; the registry.A simple Go to Add-&amp;-Remove in the control panel won't do the job.If you upgrade to higher software version, HEED!! because the way the upgrade is written, you cannot return to the lower version, and you will just have to be happy with function that were available in the older version but not in the newer one.All in all, for the novice I cannot recommend the PSC 2410/2510.Incidentally .. the PSC 2510 will slow your PC down up to 8 seconds when accessing another drive.I also recommend, if you decide upon buying one; DO NOT install the critical update. You can very like loose drive data. More importantly, you may have to load your OS again.Regards &amp; Good luck.coy
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 have been looking for a Portable DVD player to buy the family for Christmas. My brother in law called me and told me that he had one where he worked for a good price, came with all accessories, nice leather carrying case, etc. I decided to go online and see what one cost brand new. Glad to say that I did and I found this website. Needless to say after I read everyone's comments here, I called him back and told him that I didn't want to invest my money into one of the Cyberhome DVD Players. I would keep my eyes open for another one. Thanks again for this website. Might have saved me a lot of money.....
While these stickers look nice, more than half of them stuck to the paper they came on, making them impossible to install. If I could get them onto my keyboard, I'd probably give it a good rating, but the product was just unusable for me. Reading other people's reviews make it look like I wasn't the only one.
Product lasted 3 weeks. Very cheap build. Strap broke WAY too easily. Looking for a better product. I would not recommend that anyone purchase this.
I read the reviews and chose to believe the good ones. Bad choice.While watching on NetStumbler the product would DECREASE my signal strength each time I increased the power output...even with different antennas, antenna positions and computers.Got it yesterday, sending it back tomorrow.I guess I will move on to creating a wired access point in my attic to get the extra 15 feet of signal reach I needed...but did not even come close to getting from this product.
I went through alot of these cartridges! It seems they use ink excessively (even when we were conscious of trying to print in &quot;draft&quot; mode,) and more often than I'd like to count, a new cartridge, just installed, would produce sub-quality prints ... leaving lines through the print, etc. Not happy.
The price for this item was the best, but what I have to warn all of you about is the shipping. If you are ordering more than 1 item from this company, DO NOT believe the shipping chart they show! This is a complete bait and switch from what is listed on they're company site shipping list. I ordered 4 of these cards and it all shipped together, my order clearly said that the shipping charge was $6.95 for USPS First Class Mail padded pack, that must have cost, maybe $5.00 to ship. I was charged $27.92 for shipping!I know what you are thinking, that you review your order completely before accepting and I missed it....I am the fool that missed that these liars charged me the shipping rate x4.... well I had ordered about 6 other things from all different companies and somehow I missed this. My fault yes, but just don't let it be yours!I was going to cancel this order on Sun. morning when I noticed the HUGE shipping cost and they had already emailed me that morning 9/28/08, saying that they had processed and shipped my order, so I can not cancel it because it has been 'shipped' already! On Sunday, through USPS!?! LIARS!! I am stuck paying the highway robbery price of shipping anyways, so I send them a complaint email, through amazon, that I am still waiting on a response from them. Oh, and did I mention, that then 3 days later on Wed. 10/1/08 I get another email from them telling me my items had actually now shipped! Irony really setting in now, that I had received all other ordered items now except the one I paid the most for...I could have canceled my order and stopped this rip-off from happening. Yes, I am the fool, but they are the liars. Please spend the extra 5 and order from ANYONE ELSE.Very disappointed and dissatisfied customer!
This was a disappointment. The USB cable would not release and I had to destroy it to disconnect it from my iPod Touch. The other components were functional however. Based on my experience I would not recommend this.
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.
I feel I was mislead BIG TIME. Picture shows a box of TEN but say's only one disk hidden under technical details. Verbatim disk are very good disk but if you want MORE than just ONE don,t buy this ONE. Not worth sending back so I feel I was ripped off.
Take a close look at the main product photo in the listing. Notice anything? What's missing? That's right - the big, thick, annoying cable that connects the two ear pieces has been digitally removed! I was all excited about these things for a year or two before I finally broke down and bought a set. In the time that passed, the ety8 passed from being state of the art to an also ran. First, the basics. The sound is not even that great. I have two other Bluetooth stereo headsets - Motorola S9 and Sony DSC-whatever - and they both sound better. The ety8 is OK, but nothing special. Which brings me to the second feature that bluetooth stereo buyers are interested in - size and weight. OK ety is pretty good here - until you get the things out of the box and discover that they are connected by a big hairy cable! At first I thought it was just a leash, since the pictures don't even show it! What a deliberate deception and ripoff! That cord is just a complete killer to the deal. Not only is it too thick, heavy, and long, but it catches on your neck and is almost as annoying as cables that go all the way to your mp3! Not only that, but it seems like it was designed by/for cro-magnons. Terrible human factors design. The cable connects to the actual part that goes in your ear, so it interferes with fit and can actually hurt. Why couldn't the cable at least connect to the outside of the units? Bottom line: overpriced, bad design. It works and sounds OK, otherwise 1 star.
Tried some from Radio Shack and they did not work consistantly. Bought these at Best Buy thinking that they were a good "brand name." They were completely useless. They would not even work in the same room. Get the powermid x-10s, they work great.
Unfortunately the Powershot S70 I received was defective out-of-the-box (washed-out streaking on the LCD display when focusing). Worse still, the left 4-way button quit working after only two weeks of use. As for the latter, the button that failed felt different than the others when it did work. If any button is different in tactile feedback, return the unit immediately because it may fail down the line.What I liked about the Powershot S70:(1) Amazing detail - the photos were great under ideal circumstances (but only under ideal circumstances!), (2) oodles of manual controls in a compact format, (2) 28 mm equivalent wide angle, and (4) the protective slider over the lens (great for camping, skiing, and hiking).What I disliked about the Powershot S70:(1) LCD is unusable in bright daylight and is too small (also needs anti-glare coating), (2) lens distortion makes stitching panoramas difficult, (3) chromatic aberration is still too high, (4) lens is too slow at full zoom, (5) "P" mode automatic setting for aperture favors wide-open F-2.8 too much of the time, and (6) movie mode lacks decent frame rates at 640x480 resolution.Because the Powershot S70 is still too thick to put in one's shirt pocket or the pants pockets of slacks or jeans, I think having made it thinner than the old S50 accomplished very little (the old S50 fits nicely in coat pockets and the pleated expansion pockets of hiking pants). Instead, the designers should have kept the same thickness as the Powershot S50 and devoted that thickness to a better/faster lens or a mount in front of the lens to add a protective filter. As for the increased capacity of the new NBL-2H battery, I would rather it had been used to power a larger and brighter LCD because I still need to carry around a second battery anyway (even the new batteries don't last a full day of heavy shooting). In other words, some of the "improvements" over the older S50 haven't proved to be very useful and the lack of quality control has proved to be utterly useless.
I have been a Sony junkie all of my life. Every cassette player I bought from the stationary styles to the Walkmans and even their CD players have all been top knotch quality. I even will not ever get a computer that is not a Sony Vaio the one I have now is a Vaio and all of these have made Sony proud. So that is why I got this player. But when I went to use it it was not (in my opinion) Sony quality. It has a very low tone quality and the casing is not good.
These are the cheapest new balls ever!! I'm happy I saved money. But you get what you pay for.
I run a lot, and I like behind-the-neck design, but these simply suck, and most definitely aren't worth the money. I read many reviews claiming exceptional sound, but I found the sound to be worse than regular iPod speakers. Overall, the design is rather bulky, the speakers aren't in real earbuds--they just hang halfway into your ear and get soaked with sweat as run. The bulky neckband pulls these down so it irritates the parts of the ear that the headphones touch as they jog up and down during a run, and it is not flexible enough to allow you to recline on a headrest or lay down.Overall, I found a pair of $20 Sony clip-ons to be much better in terms of weight and sound, and a pair of similarly-styled $20 Nike/Philips to be far better for running and workout.
I was in a time crunch and needed a dvd-dl disc. Unfortunately the only brand available to me at the time was Memorex. I bought the 3 pack, and despite all my attempts, the entire 3 pack was completely worthless. I tried using my internal drive as well as my external drive, all a waste of time. Finally, I went out and bought my favorite brand, Verbatim, and everything worked like a charm on the very first try. Don't gamble with your money, don't buy Memorex.
I was going to be wrapping this up giving this as a gift to my sister. Instead I bought something else for her since the packaging was so awful. The packaging was torn in places the plastic cover crunched and scratched so bad that you can barely see the product. It was perfectly wrapped in brown shipping paper so it must of been this way before shipment very disappointing. I will probably still give it to her but not as a christmas gift :(
Horrendous product, DON'T EVEN THINK OF BUYING THIS!!! You may think that "ohh, it's only a couple of bucks, I don't have much to lose", but you're definitely going to lose that money! If you're really thinking of buying it just go out and give it to a homeless guy instead!!
Very excited for this product when I went to use it with the car adaptor I realized they had given me a broken adaptor that can not be used.So now I must go through the process of getting this issue resolved while questioning whether this product was really ever new?
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.
The N&uuml;vi 360 has a serious system error: after passing a tunnel, the N&uuml;vi 360 cannot find any satellite at all. Even after waiting for more than 30 minutes! The system has to be reset by switching it off and on again. On my way from Holland to Italy via Switzerland, I had to switch off and on the system more than 10 times. Very annoying, I am disappointed! If I had known this, I would not have bought this expensive GPS. I informed Garmin weeks ago about this, but I did not receive any response at all.Further, I would not recommend it for bikes: small roads are often interrupted and in this way not chosen by the system.
I am a student living in a dorm situation and so wanted some basic protection for my lap top computer. I purchased the defcon cl because it was inexpensive, widely availible, and easy to use. Unfortunately, it has one major drawback, occasionally it decides to change the number combinationss which unlock it. I went to the company website and they suggested trying the numbers immediately around the combination and if that failed trying all the number combinations possible (there are 10,000). Several hours, one blister, and 1787 combinations later, I got frustrated and used a jewelers saw to cut through the connection to my computer (this solution took only five minutes). I would not suggest this lock to anyone who lacks the patience to try trial and error experimentation until they reach the correct combination, nor anyone attending a school with a metalsmithing program.
i'm sure i was just unlucky. the item arrived but not usable. the memory card cannot be read with my memory reader and two of my camera. when i returned to seller, they claimed they didnt received and refuse to get me refund/credit. bad seller !!do NOT buy anything from eek technology !!
I have now owned this scanner for two weeks and it has been two weeks of hell. From the first try there was problems. I have excellent scanning software and the last scanner I added for my business was a piece of cake.I can't tell if the scanner works because all it keeps saying is that there is a problem with scanner intreface. I have own this for two weeks and I have not been able to scan one piece of paper right.Now lets talk about tech support for this company. I have never talked to a bunch of useless people in my life. They offered little or no assistance. They just direct you to there website which i had already done and still they were not willing to help with this product.I have excellent computer skills and have never had as many problems with downloading drivers and getting a product to work.If you want to spend 600.00 dollars and get no assistance and not be able to you the product than this is the product for you.All I can say is it is an expensive paperweight and I will never buy anything from visioneer ever again.
I got this Logitech MusicAnywhere v1.1 from woot and as other people mentioned it stopped working after 2 months for NO REASON. Now, I have Mac and Windows 7. Logitech doesn't have any driver updates for this device. Only XP and Vista are supported OS. I WILL NEVER BUY ANY LOGITECH DEVICES. This is the simply trashing your money in the drain. All I can use from it extended USB Cable which comes for 3 bucks. WORTHLESS PRODUCT No Support. Flawed Design.
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.
I wish that I would have spent just a little more money on something better, that I could actually use! I don't see how anyone can wear these. I wouldn't consider my ears small by any means, but there's no physical way that these headphones will stay on me. I was really disappointed. =/I would say that you get what you pay for, but I've had cheap 99 cent ear buds work better than these do.
Not happy with this product lots problems!!!Not work at all for me. Had a person who is computer nam look at it and everything. He not get it either.
THIS ITEM DOESNT WORK. I PLUG IT IN AND THE LIGHT GOES ON - I ATTACH THE IPOD AND IT DOESNT GET CHARGED....I EVEN LEAVE IT PLUGGED IN OVER NIGHT AND NOTHING.....DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. IF SOMETHING SEEMS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PRBABLY IS. SHAME ON AMAZN FOR CONTINUING TO CARRY IT
When I press the button it reboots both my detectors. I have two of these cords on 2 different detectors and it does the same thing on both of them. I even set both functions to auto mute and it still simply cycles the detector off then on when I press the button.
Resolution is okay. This works on both linux and windows.Main problem is the pen's click sensor. It has too much click-distance so you cannot draw or write properly.A stroke doesn't start/end where it should be.The cheapest wacom is much better than this (though it's much more expensive too.) I hope digipro fix this problem.
Like all the other reviews, the CD player broke in under 2 years and Bose wants ~$100 (includes shipping) to fix this terribly designed accessory. On the plus side when it worked, it was great.
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.
At first, I thought my pictures looked very good on this--bright and beautiful. But after it played through all my photos, I realized none of my video clips played, which it claimed to be able to do. I went into the menu and manually selected my video clips, only to be told "that format is not supported." Confused, I went back into the manual and was told to go online for a detailed list of all supported video formats. When I did so, I saw that my video clips were clearly in the format that Kodak claims the frame can play.So I called tech support, got transferred 3 times to different people who couldn't figure out what the problem was. Finally, after having been on the phone for about 30 minutes, I got a rep who said my problem was that I didn't shoot my video clips on a Kodak camera (I have a Canon). I told him that NOWHERE on the box or manual or any published materials I can find does it say that the frame can only play clips from a Kodak camera. The rep insisted this was the problem so I asked him why Kodak doesn't make it clear--i.e. printing it right on the box--that the frame is only compatible with Kodak cameras (at least for video clips) so people like me wouldn't have to waste their time buying the product if our camera is a different make. He said he didn't know why it's not mentioned, apologized for my trouble and that was that.I'm not an angry customer. I'm simply trying to save you some time and trouble if you're considering buying this and expecting it to play your videos from a non-Kodak camera. I wasted a LOT of time trying to figure this out, only to regrettably return it.
After receiving the Tom Tom GPA I was disapointed to find out that it was now all that it was advertised to be. The ad states that it is bluetooth capable, but the bluetooth can only be used to talk to Tom Tom HQ for updates. It cannot be used to make hands free phone calls. If I would have known that before I ordered the GPS I would not have ordered it. I can not give the TomTom a complete review because I returned it the next day. It was not what I was looking for.
I purchased the Sony PEG-TJ37 (identical to the TJ27 but with added WiFi) to replace my trusty old Palm 505. The key selling point was the high resolution screen and the WiFi 802.11b. The screen looked great even after I put a screen protector on it. The 802.11b left a lot to be desired... very slow. Web surfing was pitiful and hot synching via WiFi took 10 minutes. WiFi use also sucked up the battery. 30 minutes later and you needed to recharge.Here's the real nightmare. 2 months after I bought the TJ37, Sony announces that they were bailing out of the handheld business. Great! Now the entire Clie product line is an orphan.Then 1 month later my TJ37 slid off of a chair and traveled 1.5 feet to a carpeted floor. Much to my horror the screen cracked and lost all touch sensitivity. COME ON!... 1.5 feet to a carpeted floor! My previous 4 Palm's all took much worse wear and tear that this. A quick call to Sony's service and I was told that the repair would not be covered under the warranty. The charge would be $70 for a screen repair. I begrudgingly boxed up the unit and sent it in for repair. 10 days later I still had not heard from Sony so I called to check on the status. Now they tell me the screen charge is $138. The unit was $299 new. Why should I fix something that is this poorly designed? I requested that they return the unit. I'm out $299, but Sony is out several thousand dollars of my future electronics purchasing. I'm headed back to Palm for my next PDA (Treo 650?). Toshiba for my next television, Apple for my next computer. Canon for my next digital camera, Epson for my next scanner.This will be my last Sony product.
I bought 6 disks (2 boxes) and 2 of the disks wouldn't work.
WASTE OF MONEY, NO BASS LIKE PEOPLE SAY ON HERE!!! AND THE SOUND QUALITY JUST IS HORRIBLE!!!
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.
I bought the unit to use for the embedded media server, but it does not work with my Netgear MP101 media streamer, which works fine with Twonky Media.Having had a really difficult time getting a response from the support organisation, Teleservices, in China I finally got a call after two weeks from an engineer in Ireland who basically said tough luck that it doesn't work with the MP101!As a result, it had very little use and just sat on the LAN, but when my other NAS box died this morning, I put all my data onto this box which, after a couple of hours, proceeded to give me the 1 green, 4 orange blink code, which according to Maxtor support is a "/share file system error".The support rep told me the drive had failed and I should return it. What a complete waste of RAID 1 - no way to hot swap the failed drive (if it is in fact a failed drive, rather than some other problem). The support guy did not actually know what the codes were. Maybe it's Maxtor's way of getting hold of lots of people's data for nothing :)It seems this box has severe reliability problems judging by the feedback here. I can only add to this negative flavour.
The printer does not work at all. I need to return it. This is very disappointing! The description said lightly used. Not so. It is broken!
I've worked for a pro audio company and still work for a consumer audio company as an engineer. I purchased 2 of these from Amazon. When I got them, one speaker buzzed (very low, soft buzzing) with only power connected, no audio connected. The other did not, even when using the same power connections. Amazon was wonderful and replaced the buzzing speaker, but the replacement also buzzed. At this point I contacted the manufacturer and was issued an RMA that took about 6 weeks to fulfill. When I got the RMA item back, it was not the same serial number (in fact it had no serial number on it at all) and had the same buzzing issue. I contacted the manufacturer (now Gibson) and was given a textbook troubleshooting response which demonstrated that they didn't understand the problem since they told me to do things with the audio connection - yeah, no audio connected guys. I even provided spectrum analysis showing the differences in behavior.Most disappointing in all of this is that the manufacture didn't make an actual repair with the RMA. Did they test and understand the problem? They admitted there was an issue by providing me an RMA and now again has given me a second RMA for this speaker. This time, the manufacturer wants me to pay for the RMA shipping... so as you can imagine I am not pleased at all when the speaker weighs a good 30lbs (shipping $$$).Want to like these speakers, but it seems the manufacturer has no idea how to repair/verify their own product. Run away. However, if you do plan on getting the speakers, test them critically for the buzz, seems hit and miss on the product. Good luck.Will try to return them at this point if I can. Sad face.UPDATE:Amazon accepted a return, however charged for the more-than-30-days-since-purchase, so I'm out $180 (2x$90) restocking fee + my time because of this manufacturer's inability to ensure product quality. Was actually surprised Amazon charged a restocking fee in this case, but well, lessons learned. So, if you get defective speakers try a replacement, and if it doesn't work out, return them immediately - don't deal with the manufacturer.
I got the bag fairly quickly. After having it for a few months I was in Walmart getting some pictures printed while having the bag on my sholder. The coupling that holds the strap to the bag broke in half for no reason. I called Cameta and they promptly send me a new bag at no extra charge. But sadly the new bag, one of the clasps that keep the lid closed broke the next day. I think I got the defective bags. But all in all, I like the bag and still use it and Cameta handled it very well.
These were light and good sound - but open back means lots of sound bleeding out from the phones - so bad for any situation where you need quiet outside the headphones.
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.
These do have good noise blocking abilities, assuming you can get one of the several different types of covers to fit your ear canal comfortably (probably).The problem is the sound quality -- it's like the entire lower half of the spectrum is GONE. Not reduced, I'm not talking 'weak bass', I'm talking NO BASS. To the extent that it's even noticeable and bothersome on spoken word stuff -- that much of the spectrum is missing.Very disappointed in these...
This printer went to the garbage can within 1 year of us recieving it at our small architectural firm. Oh yes, it was a dream come true for the first 8 or 9 months, then slowly started deteriorating little by little, then one day (about 1 month after our warranty ended) it decided to stop working. HP will replace it for $400 (I can buy a new one for that)...not that I would want to. I called Tech Support...they were no help, and after calling several local companies that work on printers I was told to "just throw it away" There goes $500 down the drain....THANKS FOR NOTHING HP....On to EPSON :)
I'm keeping this short because there's another review that really nicely touches on this so I don't feel the need to go with a full boat review, BUT, this device is advertised as a "DVD" rack and it is positively NOT for DVD's. I needed some extra storage for my media after Black Friday so I picked up this rack thinking it would be perfect to store my overflow DVD's, video games and the slew of new Blu Ray's I got.If all that was being stored is Blu Ray's or CD's this would be fine, but to make a long story quite literally short, if you want to use this rack to store DVD's, you're going to have forgo a shelf to allow for sufficient spacing because installing all five shelves doesn't leave enough space between them for vertical DVD storage. I personally get irritated by things like this and so am very on the fence about whether to return it or not. I'll probably end up keeping it because it won't be worth the hassle to disassemble, pack and return but I'll have to adjust the shelves and give one up to have it work the way it should, which is annoying.
This flash wouldn't work on my Pentax K100D. I tried everything but just couldn't get it to communicate.
I purchased this unit and after 4 months, one of the fans stopped running. After 6 months, the whole unit stopped running as the plug into the unit's power socket is loose. Should be illegal to sell junk!
I've had this scanner for about a year and haven't experienced any paper jams, but it is slow, and since I connect to a laptop, if you plug the scanner into a different USB port than the one it was installed, better be prepared to reinstall it again, which is long, slow process (almost 30 minutes last time). The software is lame and I think I'm on my third "driver" update. Shame, because you can't beat the price of this scanner, but performance and quality of the unit are suspect at best.
Hello,I purchased this cord to use with my Nikon Coolpix camera. The cord did fit but it did not charge. The cord was a waste of money and I am still looking for a camera cord to charge my camera so that I can use it.
I ordered three of these cards. They were to be supplied by DBROTH, an Amazon vendor. They were charging me nearly $10 shipping for EACH item. That's $30 to ship three tiny xD cards. WOW!
I like the fact that this notebook light is light in weight, very flexible and convenient. But I had expected much more illumination than I got. It does help to see the keyboard when typing in dark, but that is all...nothing more.
This printer has been a lemon. The drum failed just past the 90 day warranty. The whole machine failed under warranty, but Brother is hopeless to deal with, so I'm still trying to get the warranty work done.
A very basic TV/VCR, which is fine for use in the car. I've enjoyed the TV when it actually worked, but the DC converter and the VHS player have quit on me on separate occasions. I would recommend another (hopefully more reliable) model.
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 normally use a Pentax K1000 film camera, but my son gave me a Philips Keychain camerea to take apart and experiment with. Instead, I started using it because there is no cost to taking a picture.I found that the other comments were probably accurate, but ommitted that if the subject is within 10 feet, or so, the picture is probably not too bad. I have had poor results with white subjects in bright sunlight.The other thing that helps is to make a big effort to steady the camera when taking a picture.I am using regargable NiMH batteries and am quite pleased with the time between charges.
I would not recommend this flash drive. it is very slow and it broke in less than a year. i lost all my data....
I purchased this router Oct, 2010. When I tried to install it, the installation disc would not run on my computer. I called the manufacturer (Linksys). The woman with customer service first told me it would be no problem to manually install the router and she would walk me through the process. Then she looked up the model and said because it was manufactured in 2006 it came with no warranty and no technical help. In order to install the router I was told I would need to pay $30 for their technical support. I declined and returned the router. It is an outdated product with no technical support. Just a guess but I suspect the disc will not run on my computer because the disc is outdated (or it was a defective disc). Linksys did not have a replacement disc. The seller of the product told me this router is no longer manufactured.
It is a horrible digital camera! It has terrible picture quality, and no LCD screen. 4 out of the 5 pictures I took on this camera came out blurry. Don't bother taking pictures in low lighting because they won't come out at all. It is a waste of money! It may be cheap but it's crappy!I will never, ever get an argus digital camera again! DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! Do not ever buy a VGA Digital Camera, they are terrible! I hope I have convinced you not to buy the camera. If I were you, I would get a digital camera that is at least 2MP (Megapixels) or above.
I just bought this to replace my standard clock radio which had died. So my no 1 priority was for clock radio functionality. Unfortunately, as a clock radio the ILuv falls short with two main annoyances.1) The dimmer - it has four settings; bright, brighter, brightest and off. The lowest setting is way too bright for me, it is like a flashlight shining in my eyes, and turning off the dimmer just defeats the whole purpose.2) The Alarm volume - the minimum setting is 10, why not 1? Too loud for me first thing in the morning.As an iPod speaker, it works pretty well, the sound covers a decent range, not huge but more than acceptable for this price range. The volume control is a little annoying, but no show stopper.If you can live with the bright display and loud minimum volume, then I would recommend this, however I find the dimmer to bright for my liking and will be returning this product. From other reviews I have read, most iPod clock-Radios suffer from the same problem, sad, looks like no iPod compatible clock radio for me.
Don't waste your money. Didn't work the minute I plugged it in and spent 45 minutes futzing with the settings thinking it would help. Go with a brand name - ANY brand name - except CyberHome!!
Wow, I ordered two things from this seller and this was the last thing scheduled to show up. It was the first thing to show up and 3 days early! Talk about awesome. Not a thing wrong with it either. Works perfect.
I would strongly recommend not purchasing any Westinghouse digital picture frames. I purchased the Westinghouse digital picture frame and 10 months later it stopped working completely. They have a 6 month warranty so my $300 purchase was a huge waste of money. They have not yet agreed to any free repairs. Maybe it's me, but when I spend $300 on high tech equipment, I expect it to work longer than 6 months (or 10 months in my case). The short period that it worked, I liked it and recommended it to a friend. His has now stopped working just beyond the warranty expiration. Buyer Beware.
Didn't work with my 5th gen. ipod Nano. Got another cable that attached where the headphones attach and that works great.
USB Sound Device installed easily. I didn't have to look for any drivers.I connected the output to my Television set.I test it and it started playing, but my television screen started to flicker with the sound!That can't be good.It stopped shortly after. It won't start back up.I guess it's a hit of miss if you look at the number of reviews.Guess quality control in China isn't that good.Don't play the lottery. I did and lost.Look for something more reliable.
This is the description for this item.Eforcity's Black Aluminum Case for Apple iPod Video 30GB / 60GB / 80GB Models / iPod Video U2 Special Edition."This is not compactible for the 80gb video Ipod."
The other reviews did not mention these problems.There is no 800 Phone support from HP. After being left on hold for over 30 minutes it became obvious that HP was not going to support help me on the instalation problem I was having, the Ink Carriage would not center for loading of ink. Three hours to install a printer!There was no documentation that stated that you cannot write to the Memory Card. To get high quality scans you must run a seperatre program. Both were key reasons for buying this product. Also, to network this printer or to use parallal cable requires very expesive attachment.Still looking at the other features work, but will probably return this by the end of the week.
I am very disappointed. The description said it was for all iPAQ PDAs. Wish I had read the reviews before ordering. Now I still don't have a case for my iPAQ and I am out the cost of shipping the case back.
After performing a lot of research (CNET, Sound and Vision, Home Theater Magazine, etc) on manufacturers and the various DLP TVs as well as talking with many friends and colleagues about their DLP experiences, I decided this model was the best. The colors are excellent and true to life. There is no rainbow effect as in older models (probably due to the faster spinning color wheel). There is now loud fan noise. All pluses.However, this TV is really cheap in it's construction. It's so flimsy that if you slightly push on a corner of the TV, the entire picture moves. Out of the box, my TV's picture bowed on both sides (kind of like a smile). And the overall image tilted down the right. This is really noticeable when watching letterbox movies as the black bar at the top was thicker on the right side as opposed to the left. And when watching HD channels like ESPN or HD News, the programs tickers or scores on the top of the screen tilted down the right. This bowing and tilt in the screen is really noticable and takes away from the superb picture quality.Owning the TV for less than a month, I called Samsung who sent out their local tech. He confirmed everything above and said that there's not too much he can do. He explained that since Samsung has gone to an all plastic case for the TV, its flimsyness causes these issues. He also said that the Slim design means they have repositioned the inside mirror to the top of the TV which also contributes the bowed effect on each side of the screen. They are going to replace my screen but he doubts it will do much good. I would strongly advise not getting these Samsung new Slim DLP models until they resolve this issue.UPDATE: 12/20/07 -- Since my first write up, I have just received my 3rd TV from Samsung. Yes, it has taken many calls, my tech visits at my house, and now two swapped TVs. Every HLT6176 has the exact same issue. Not much to be said for Samsung's quality control. If a regular consumer like me can notice the issue so easily, one would think that their R&D; and QC groups would notice the same too. I will soon be calling Samsung yet again. Don't buy this TV!
Purchased for my Tablet PC. Worked great for about two weeks, then suddenly had problems accessing any discs. Went through the hassle of getting an RMA from Buslink, within a week they had a replacement. This one worked fine for about two months, then it started doing the exact same thing the first one did. Dumped it for a Sony model that's been trouble free so far.
On paper this seems like a great camera; 28mm wide angle lens, 10x zoom range, image stabilization and a huge 3 inch LCD all packed into a very affordable well built pocket size package. I really wanted to love this camera, but after using the camera I really can't recommend it. Read on.I once owned a Panasonic FZ5 and took many outstanding pictures with it before I upgraded to a DSLR. I bought the TZ3 as an easy to carry alternative for those days when I wasn't up to lugging around my DSLR. The TZ3 only fills the bill in good outdoor light, or when using a flash about 8 - 10 feet away. The low light performance of the camera is dreadful and it even losses detail at ISO 100. This, I have read, is because of excessive noise reduction processing. The flash is very wimpy, which compounds the inability of the TZ3 to take pictures indoors at night. The image stabilization is a nice feature, but you quickly use it up, because the TZ3's small size makes it hard to hold steady. It might just be me, but I also find the camera misses focus a lot. The net result of all of the above is a lot of blurry pictures. This was a common complaint I noticed in the reviews here on Amazon, before I bought the TZ3 anyway, thinking these reviewers were just inexperienced. I now think the people who are rating this camera highly are the ones who are inexperienced.The colors produced by the camera are also a little under saturated for my taste, which is an easy adjustment on most cameras, but there is very little you can adjust on the TZ3. You can limit maximum ISO, which you definitely need to do. White balance is adjustable, but the auto white balance is one thing that does work pretty well on the TZ3. Exposure compensation is the only other manual control and it can be useful, as the TZ3 often wants to overexpose by a 1/3 to 2/3 of a stop.What can I say? After having great luck with the Panasonic FZ5 I was expecting this to be a slam dunk. Maybe I have become jaded after a couple years of seeing what a DSLR can produce, but my wife has a discontinued Cannon A620 that runs circles around the TZ3 in image quality.The best feature of this camera is the 28mm wide angle capability of its lens. This is a significant upgrade from the 35-36mm found on most digital cameras. The 10x zoom range found only on the TZ3 is certainly useful, but not at the price of image quality. I have returned the TZ3 and will look at one of the Canon models that offer a 28mm lens with a 3X or 4x zoom range. These Canon cameras are also truly pocket size, where as with the TZ3 is too heavy and thick to be something you want to have in your pocket all day long.
It's Not Often That You Can Find A Receiver For Under $200, And When You Do, It's Good To Know It's Pioneer... Key Features *50W x 4 *Dolby Pro Logic *SFC *Subwoofer Pre-out Processing *Dolby Pro-Logic Processing *2 Simulated Sound Fields Power *Stereo: 50 watts per channel (40 Hz to 20 kHz, @ 8 ohm, 0.9% THD) *Surround: 50W x 4 (1k Hz, .9% THD) Convenience Features *Pre-Programmed A/V Remote Control *Subwoofer Pre-Output *3 Audio Inputs *Bass &amp; Treble Controls *30 Random Preset Station Tuner
I need to supplement the analog tuners in my DVRs. This unit is useless for anything that does not have a RGB or HDMI input. The sound quality using analog connections is awful, too. The unit produces a loud buzz on the audio channels that makes hearing any sounds practically impossible.You cannot use this unit on an analog-only TV or a VCR or DVR with analog-only inputs. I tried every connection on the back of the box & could not get a picture through my recorder. The RGB component connection worked only on my TV, but I don't need it there.It also nearly fried my DVRs tuner using the antenna output. After I tried connecting it, the DVR would only receive channel 4 & I could not change the channel through either the remote or the unit's control panel. I had to completely reset the unit & run factory setup again to get it working.This turned out to be a very expensive fiasco for me.The manual leaves out a lot of instructions on how to set the unit up and does not make a point of telling the consumer that it only works on the digital outputs even though the analog connections are available on the back of the set.Anyone who needs a tuner for an older TV with analog inputs or who wants to use it for a VCR/DVR, don't buy this.A simple $40 to $80 converter box is more useful at 1/2 to 1/4 the price.
Over the years I purchased SA 2004, 2006 and now 2007. I should have stayed with SA 2004 as the same mapping information is apparently used in all of these versions. No new roads or updated mapping information for areas of NC (Charlotte) and coastal SC (Myrtle Beach and Charleston) for roads which have existed for many years (since 2002). If you have any previous releases do not bother with SA2007. Otherwise you may be very disappointed as I was.
DO NOT BUY JVC. They broke my car radio after sending it in for minor service repairs. It came back scratched up & broke the usb port, & said too bad we didn't do it.
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.
Performs as intended. That is after I spent a lot of time cleaning it. I will add that the filter wasn't scratched, just dirty w/water spots.
DVD is NOT the &quot;Best Video Equipment&quot; out. It may have been 2-3 years ago but it has been surpassed. HDTV is being broadcast both by local TV stations in MANY cities and if you are not fortunate enough to live in one of those cities you can chose from some of the Satellite HBO HDTV options available. Best Buy has HDTV Satellite Receivers for sale for use with DirectTV and you can purchase PPV movies in HDTV or watch HBO in HDTV at 1080i resolution. Superior to DVD quality.
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.
Nice looking, its heavy, but at a glance coatings look like not well distributed on lens surface. Images of venus and saturn very blur and hazy.I tried this eyepiece in a well collimated reflector telescope (orion spaceprobe 130) in which other eyepieces work very well.Not Good.
Bought this after being frustrated with after market drums lasting only 5,000 pages. Well I spent 4 times the money and what do you guess happened? After only 5,000 pages of minimal coverage text printing the drum went bad. This unit is NO BETTER than the cheap ones you can get. Unfortunately I hate the cheap ones also. I'm now contemplating switching to HP if brother can't support their printers better than this. Either way... do not waste your money on this because these will not last. Most of the reviews are for when people first purchase and use the product. Rarely do people come back in and write a review 6 months later. I did because I was trying to get a refund from the company but no luck. They are not cooperative.
I got this as a Christmas present and used it 6-8 times and then it just stopped working after only one month. It was working fine and then just shut off.
After ordering a Rio Volt SP60 MP3/CD player, I found it could not play MP3 CD's. I was sent another unit and it too would not play MP3. The MP3 CD was burned on a PC and plays on other MP3 compatible players (i.e SP50).I believe since the software in the SP60 is Version 1.0, it's possible there are still some format issues yet to solve. The RioVolt company could not assist in any way, so the unit was returned.
This Kodak frame is great, but the premium being charged for the accessory kit is insane. Buy the frame separately, save over one hundred bucks right here on Amazon. All the accessory kit gets you is a 512 MB card and a cleaning cloth.
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.
Detector turns itself off if it gets hit with a strong radar signal. Solar assist for battery charge seems non existent. I am throwing it away and buying something else
The lock mechanism keeps turning with the key, unless you hold a certain part of the lock while you turn the key. Also, the key does not always insert properly, if the lock mechanism was turned with the key.
We have had this TV since Feb. 2007 and are on our second lamp. That's $500 dollars per year. I'm glad I have the no interest payments, but it probably would have been better to buy a more expensive plasma or LCD then this piece of garbage. Oh, it's the second one we had too. The first one was taken back and exchanged for one that would work.
Here's a peice of advise STAY AWAY FROM THIS DVD PLAYER. This has got to be the worst peice of equipment I have ever purchased for my home theater system. I have owned this player for less than three months and it stopped working last week. It has been nothing but problems since day one. Since I have purcahsed it I have not been able to watch a full 30 minutes with out it freezing or chopping the picture or turning off all toghter. The remote's response time is VERY slow and picture quality is mediocre at best (yes even with the HDMI) and this is on a Pioneer ELITE monitor. If you are looking for a quality DVD player then take my advice and look elsewhere.
i bought this item recently and it makes a lot of coasters. about 2/3 of the time when i burn from an iso and about 1/3 of the time when i'm making a hard drive backup.aside from that it's great.
I have a collection of over 1500 disks so I have bought many cd/dvd cases over the years and this brand is the worst quality on any that I have purchased. I would avoid this brand.[...]
We received this TV as a gift for my husband's promotion.It worked beautifully for 2 years and - completely out of the blue and with no forewarning - it just stopped. turning. on.I did some research, and that seems to be a problem with this particular model (though it seems to apply to the 27-inch version as well). I believe it's the CPUIC that randomly malfunctions (though I could be wrong on the name).Though it served us well for two years, I'd warn all buyers away from this TV. It would cost us approximately $200 (conservatively) to fix this set; we can't afford that, and can't even vaguely afford to buy a new similarly sized set. This was a real disappointment. I did not expect what appears to be a consistent lack of quality from Panasonic.
DOA. It doesn't not work. The verdor is very responsive to replace the bad product but after 2 replacement shipments of bad product I asked for my money back.
Radio stations continue to bleed over CD player regardless of what station preset you use. It is also very noisy when CD not playing music.
I don't know if this is because of where I live or if it's just not a good product but I wouldn't recommend it. It's basically useless to me as a radio. It's fine as an alarm clock but if you want a radio you'd better keep looking. My mother has the same model and hers doesn't get a good signal either.
I can't believe that a brand new printer does not come with BLACK ink. I called the customer service. They said you had to buy it separately. A very bad impersion to start. Think before you make an order.
have not had product for a long time. The computer I used it on has long since been gone. As I recall the item worked all right.
I wonder if the guy from Chicago was on to something when he mentioned the possible lack of good QC with these guys?! My card didn't lock anything up, but it wasn't as responsive as two other brands that I currently use (I won't name them so as to not start a brand loyalty debate). I do believe that I won't try them again until I hit upon their &quot;good&quot; cards though.
Bought this with my Canon FS200 video camera and it worked fine for about 8 months, then it croaked. Quit working and I tried pretty much everything to reinitialize it with no luck. Bad boot sector parameters unable to recover.Probably won't buy a Transcend for a while.
I do the majority of my shopping on Amazon and am please with the service and quality of the goods. I ordered the case to the sd-1000 after I ordered the camera.The case itself is to tight for the camera. If you leave the strap on the camera the cover to the case does not close properly The Magnet which hold the lid to the case does not have enough power. Velcro or a snap would have been better. Don't waste your Money.
I bought this card and was sorry I did. Out of the 5 games I had requiring 3D acceleration, it was only compatible with 2. Diamond is going away, so good luck getting tech support. I suggest you buy any other NDIVIA graphics card.
It took me weeks to find a power strip that worked for my needs. Belkin strips are sold everywhere. Sadly when they created this 360 plug, they neglected to look at how it would affect adjacent plugs/transformers. The 360 plug is wider than a standard plug, thus my problem. The way some of their power strips are boxed. You can not tell if it has 360 plug or not. I also needed the outlets to be facing left or right not straight up and down.
Just walk away. I don't think Acer brand is ready for the USA. Someday, your going to need support, and Acer's technical support department is the next to worthless. So, my opinion is to shop elsewhere.
I would only buy this humidifier if you don't mind cleaning up water every morning. We loved the humidity the it puts into the room and the noise level is adjustable, but we bought 3 different units and they all leaked. I blamed my husband and told him it was "user error" but after reading all the reviews I see that we are not the only ones. This product should be recalled!
I purchased this item and on Oct.30, 2006 I returned it becuase it looked like it was used. I purchased it under the understading that it was in a "New" condition. It was chiped in some places and overall it looked very cheap. It is Nov.20, 2006 and Amazon has not refunded me my money. Talk about BAD Customer Sercvice!
Get what you pay for here. Poor sound quality, has two plugs - only works with computer, not music players- and an overall. Waste of money.
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.
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.
"Whisper Quiet"? Unless your idea of a whisper comes from the roar of a Boeing engine, you may disagree with this marketing phrase.This humidifier was purchased for my two year old daughter's room, and while it does function adequately as a humidifier, the fan noise associated with the lowest speed is much louder than a whisper, and the fan noise on speeds 2 and 3 are just ridiculous.The filters are convenient to change, but they mold quickly, and clog with minerals in about 1-2 weeks, even with soft clean water. And they're not cheap.The only reason I didn't give this unit 1 star is because the tank is easy to fill, and it does in fact humidify the air. The manner in which it does it though, is noisy, costly and inconvenient.
I bought this router around March 2003. No problems with installation and I have been very happy with the speed, running three machines on it.In late December, I noticed that my connection speed was down significantly. After working through my cable internet provider's technical support, they pointed me to the router. I called LinkSys and was told I needed to update the firmware. Hours of frustration later, the thing is 'dead in the water'.I undertsand that the this is a common problem over time. Now I am looking at what to replace this with. Be aware that you may buying a time bomb - may work for a while then die.
I've had a pair of ER-6i earphones for a number of years, but when the cord failed I thought I'd try the these bluetooth earphones. Checked all the reviews, which said sound quality was excellent, so I got a pair. Unfortunately, they didn't live up to the hype. The first set I got had a persist and nasty hum in the background. The hum intensity didn't change with when increasing the volume, but it was VERY apparent in soft passages. Thought these were just a bad pair, so I got a replacement set (thanks Amazon for a quick turnaround). Bad news, these had the same problem. I also picked up a new problem in that every time I put my iPod w/adapter in my pocket, I'd lose signal. I tried these with my Motorolad DROID and with the iPod adapter and same results. Looks like I'm back to the ER-6i. The cord can be a pain, but it's better than that annoying hum.
Shure E2c Sound Isolating EarphonesI purchased these earphones about three years ago. It was difficult at first to get them to fit properly and the sound was great once the fit was right. I used them at the gym and for running. They had a tendency to fall out of the ear while running. No more so than other earphones, but for the price and the claims made I expected better sound and fit.Now for the most crucial flaw of these earphones. I paid 100 dollars for these earphones expected them to last at least five years. After three years the left earphone just simply cut out. There are no external flaws in the wires or the earphone itself. I took excellent care of the earphones always keeping them in the case provided. The wires have never been crimped or bent other then placing them in the case. I was really disappointed in this development. I tried to contact Sure by e-mail as I live outside the US but purchased them in the US. I never received a response from several e-mails from sure. I tried contacting the office in the country I live in but never got a response. This is really disappointing since I did file all the warranty information with Sure when I purchased these earphones. I checked the website for prices on repairs as it is beyond the two year warranty and found that it will cost at least 50 dollars for repair. A new pair of E2c is 65 dollars on Amazon. Not hardly worth sending them in for repair, but i'm not spending another 65 dollars on a pair of earphones that will last as long as earphones that come with a mp3 player. The sound quality isn't that much better than the earphones provided with my mp3 player.
Photo scanning: Quality is very low. We can see the &quot;paper texture&quot;.Negative scanning: Too much on the blue side. Even with &quot;auto calibration&quot;, all scans turns out blueish. Quality is soso.Software: One of the worst software package. The software are soo basic, you can't do anything special or configure the scanner correctly.NOT RECOMMENDED.
i am tired of this garbage. i had 4 of these things already 4 different new ones from j and r , i bought first one from j and r from amazon BRAND NEW and it worked for 1 week then headphone jack started to screw. then i bought another one and the same thing happened then i went to jandr bought a new one returned old one so i didnt have to pay for third one and SAME THING! and 4th one same thing so i just threw it away and said forget it im gonna try to RHOMBA cuz my friends used it for a year and no issues. otherwise this is GREAT great features radio is kinda low on recieving many places u cant recieve a high radio station.
We bought this camera 1-1/2 years ago. It was being discontinued and we got it for what we thought was a good deal. We very quickly learned that the pictures come out very dark, sometime almost black. Not just indoors either, pictures taken outside are very dark too. Videos are quite difficult to see when playing back. About a week ago, the camera died completely. We've always been very careful with our camera and have never dropped it or anything. The screen doesn't work and we can't take pictures now. I suppose it's a good thing because now we can actually get a good camera.
The LaCie was recommended by my local newspaper as the best possible unit for portability and dependability for computer backup. It is a beautiful unit and I'm sure it is all they say it is. It arrived missing the cable I needed and the instructions are only for advanced computer users. I have no idea how to use it. The support is minimal and I now have a $200 paper weight. I could return it but that would be unfair to the retailer who sold it to me - they were great. If you are a computer genius this is for you! If you really want to back up your computer, get Nero and dump on to DVDs - it's easier and less stressful; not to mention a whole lot cheaper - TWO THUMBS DOWN LaCie!LaCie 160 GB Rugged Hard Drive USB 2.0/FireWire400/FireWire800 8MB Cache
I am pretty sure that I got charged twice, and when tried to figure out if I was or not, all I got from anyone was a round about answer, telling me things that I already knew. And than when I got my packet, there was two more things than I ordered, so I am pretty sure that they did charge me twice. When I ordered it they charged me and than on the 21 of june I got charged again, which was after they sent it off to me. I honestly wouldnt give them a star, but I had to in order to leave feed back. And Amozon it's self was no help to me. I am not going to buy from Amozon.com again. But just remeber that with anything you buy, there are going to be bad and good reviews, so please don't let this stop you, I know it can happen on any website, but first time it has happened to me.
I purchased this silicone keyboard protector when my Macbook was brand new, as I wanted to do everything possible to take perfect care of my investment. The silicone cover is easy to put on and comfortable to use, requiring only a little extra effort when typing. So initially, I was very pleased with it.After several weeks of use, however, the edge began to "lift" a little, so I pulled the keyboard protector off to reposition it and was surprised to discover a good deal of heat coming up from beneath it. The Macbook's sound was suddenly much clearer, too. With the silicone cover on, the sound had been muffled--something I hadn't noticed until I took the cover off.I called Apple directly and asked the technical department about this product. I was told APPLE DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF THIS ITEM because it causes the computer to suffocate. The technician said that Macbooks vent from small openings beneath the keys. These, he explained, should never be blocked.I now feel bad that I ever used this product. The decision is for you to make. But I thought I'd pass this info along in case it might be helpful to someone else.
I got this clock and thought it was good since it was small and I will be going to college . . . I was wrong. Only being able to set the alarm for 1 time is annoying, but not as annoying as not haveing it go on when there is a CD in it. I can barely get any FM stations, and the antenna is awkward. The CD won't skip tracks unless I press the case in, and even that isn't guarenteed. It's a good clock, and nothing else.
Acquired two of these 77mm filters. They arrived in unsealed cases, but this may be standard for Tiffen packaging. I don't know, but my Hoya filters (Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter) came sealed. These Tiffen filters were dirty and poorly packed inside their cases, with a brochure lying directly on the glass filter, looking used or at least re-packaged. There was a fine splatter pattern of something on both filters that required much cleaning, and even then, didn't come completely off.As others have pointed out here, being un-coated, the filters ghost or flair when a light source is in the frame. I did a number of tests with & without the filter installed to confirm this.The price is very attractive, but, as filters of this size usually are used on faster, higher quality and more expensive lenses, don't cut costs here. These two were for my two highest quality lenses and was foolish to order these, but thought I'd give them a try.They are going back tomorrow!
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.
Viewsonic makes great computer monitors - they have always been high quality and very reliable for us... which is why we thought they'd put the same care into their TVs. Not the case. Out of the box, our tv had a dead pixel. I was willing to live with that. But after about six months, these dark lines started to appear vertically on the tv. At first I thought it was burn-in from someone watching a non-widescreen channel and not using stretch or zoom, but later I realized these were permanent defects, and the longer I had the tv more of these lines appeared, as well as a big dark blotch on the upper left hand side of the screen. My picture was ruined by these things, but I continued to tolerate it (all the while these marks getting darker) up until this month when it just died. At first, it just became hard to turn on after repeated attempts, but finally it just died in the middle of viewing never to turn on again. I'd had it for about 2 years.The sound quality is very good, and the picture out of the box (aside from the one dead pixel) looked great, but it wasn't long before "the honeymoon was over". I would recommend Viewsonic's PC monitors in a heartbeat, but NOT their TVs.
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.
DO NOT buy! The low price is enticing, but it didn't register at all when plugged in to my computer. Worthless.
I am a software developer, I make my living with the keyboard and I use every key on it. I thought to get something of better quality than the standard cheapo keyboards that come with the PC. I sprang for $70 to buy the Eclipse II. (price seems to have come down a lot since then).Good: I like the low profile and the wide rubber pad feet. The keyboard fit very comfortably under my hands and didnt slide around. The overall look is serious and professional. Black & grey with no frivolity. The layout is the standard basic desktop with no extra buttons.Bad: The feel of the Eclipse is no better than the mushy tactile feel of the $15 cheapos. After less than a year of use, some of the keys have worn to the point where their action has a gritty feel and the paint has rubbed off the space bar and the most commonly used keys. In fact it has worn out faster than most of the cheap keyboards I have used. The LED backlighting is nice but doesnt really add much. Perhaps if you type in the dark and need to look at the keys to find them, this could be useful. Furthermore the backlight controls take up five keys or buttons that could have been used for something functional.All in all, I feel I paid $70 for a $15 keyboard.I recently replaced my Eclipse with a DAS keyboard. These run $130, which is pricey but the DAS is a very high quality keyboard. The key action and the tactile feed back are just wonderful.
did not work - not sure why - - - - - - - - - - - - - ok
After having spent more than a month trying to get this unit to cooperate I must conclude that Logitech has made this item just too complicated to make it worth an item that is user friendly. I first ran into the problem that the computer I was using to set this up had too many Logitech items on it. Apparently the programming for the remote does not like it if you have very many other Logitech items running at the same time. It continually locked up while trying to update, or to load the programming information.I have to go on to say that support for this item is far from good. In fact it is close to nonexistent. I usually rate equipment as being user friendly on the following scale. If I can program it without the manual, then it is very user friendly. If I need to use the manual then it is usually an item that my friends will call me over to their home to program. If I have to call for support, then this item is not meant for the general masses.I have to say that this item has been the greatest disappointment that I have had in a long time. I say this not from the aspect of how it works, or functions, but from the standpoint that setup is nothing short of a nightmare. I cannot recommend this unit, unless you are just shy of being a full blown computer programmer.
I am disappointed with the Epson 820 for the simple reason that it eats up ink like creazy! I don't print in colour and I can see the ink go down just as fast as the black ink. And guest what...when the colour is empty, the printer refuses to print. (How nice for Epsons pockets) If you read on the internet there seam to be a problem with the consistency of the chip (i.e. sometime it shows to be empty when it's not).I can't complain about the quality of the pictures that has come out of the printer except for the ink consumptionSo if you don't plan on printing in colour DON'T BUY EPSON 820 and even if you what to print colour, chances are that you will find it cheaper on the long run to go to any store such as Future Shop, London Drugs, Staples, ... then printing with the Epson 820.
Many times Amazon and its sellers offer consumers truly great deals.In this case, it was one of the rare ones, where it might be too good to be true.I received my battery with quickness and eagerly opened it up. It seemed right.Upon attempting to place the battery in, clearly being a knock-off or "other" brandbesides Apple became very apparent. You see, the battery's edge would not fit. Itstuck out. And not on the rounded edge either. Imagine your car's trunk lid not shuttingtightly because it's not shaped right and having to mash it down as best as you can, thenlocking it in place, as that's the all you can do.I accepted it and used a handy exacto blade and trimmed it off so it would fit.But lo and behold, I used the battery up, and allowed it to recharge completely, to helpestablish it's base charge, and now it's basically reading as if it's at a constant 85%level when it's dead. If you pull the plug, it dies. It's giving a false reading andwas quite a gyp. I think the manufacturers sold me a "similar, should fit all sizes"when in effect they should specify that it truly does not fit the make and modelof the computer they are selling it for.The fact that they got 40 dollars out of me, I took as a life lesson for all the dealsI have gotten over the years and to go ahead and invest in the real actual qualitymerchandise for my precious laptop.To other deal hunters out there, beware of this gimmick! I doubt you'll be as relaxedabout the issues that I experienced.D.K.
First the SPDIF port doesn't work. I spent 4 hours with tech support who had me load demo versions of other companies multimedia software, since they said HP's doesn't work. Finally we gave up.Then it hasn't been able to burn a DVD yet, using HP media. Of course it doesn't come with a Windows install disk nor a recovery disk (you'll need the recovery disk), so you have to burn one. I requested one from HP, and only a month later they sent me one.It crashed once in a while since I got it. After a while it started crashing every 2 to 15 minutes. Working with HP support, they had me reformat the hard disk and re-install with the recovery disk. This failed. So they sent me a new recovery disk. And a week later I got to try it again, and once again it failed. Then they transferred my case to the poorly named "quality" manager. He contacted me a week and a half later. They sent me a new hard disk, which arrived with the a bracket screw half way in, at an angle, and stripped. This made the disk not fit until I was able to replace the screw. It has now been 1 1/2 months, and I have a dead PC and the "quality" manager won't get back to me.Also note that Visa 64 does not support DRM. So although this is an "entertainment" PC, it does not work with many online music and video services.Needless to say I won't be purchasing HP products again. I have had problems with other brands of PCs, but they were always addressed promptly.
This thing is a COMPLETE waste of time and money. The video card I had before (VisionTek Radeon HD 3650 AGP) was getting a bit warm for my tastes, so I decide to buy a VGA Cooler for it. Deciding on this one, I thought I'd made a good purchase. HOWEVER! When I got the cooler, and tried to install it, it was by far too small. Rigging it up almost broke my card. Also, the thermal tape was so thin and fragile it tore to shreds when I tried opening it, the thermal grease was closer to water,and all in all the "heatsinks" weren't very good. After I finally finished installing the fan,and turned it on, I discovered my video card card was overheating even worse. After disconnecting this vga cooler and re-installing the stock fan that came with it, I decided to see how good the fan worked on it's own (as in not connected to anything) and I soon realized one important fact... the Vantec ICEBERQ CCB-A1C actually heats up during use. IT WAS COOKING MY CARD!So if you decide that the Vantec ICEBERQ CCB-A1C seems like a good choice: THINK AGAIN! I will -NEVER- buy another Vantec product again. If it had just not been all that great, I would think it was just a dud, but doing the EXACT opposite of what it's SUPPOSED to do is too much. And after tearing the power connector trying to disconnect it from the motherboard, I highly doubt they'd take it back. Now I don't blame Amazon for this purchase since EVERY supplier of products will from time to time pick a bad one, but Vantec needs to make better products.
I have tried to set up this hub with my home cpu and laptop and with no luck so far. I am using windows xp on both cpu's and I am getting frustrated with the whole thing, I am getting sorry I bought this hub, it shouldn't be this much trouble to set up a connection between my computers. I may take it back to the store where I bought it and find something a little easier to set up. If I do not succeed in getting help from the people who manufactured it, it is history.
While the idea of being able to wirelessly access our music and Internet radio channels sounds great, the fact of the matter is that this product is not the one to break new ground with.The device looks cool enough. But upon installation, it was immediately obvious that there were huge gaps in performance. It's ability to transmit a decent signal was lost. Not even in the same room with the transmitter was it able to work properly.Being an electronics gizmo addict, I had no problems understanding the easy to follow instructions, or the layout of the remote tuner. Still, it's a great idea, but with poor exectution.If your looking for remote access to your MP3 files, go with the Dell Remote Tuner instead. It uses the telephone lines, has a traditional remote control, performs flawlessly, and may someday be able to tune in Internet Radio.RTD.
Overall this product seems to be a good value. There are very few "boomboxes" that offer the functionality of this unit with digital AM/FM, Cassette, CD and MP3. Even with super saver shipping it arrived very quickly. However, the picture shown of this item is misleading....the unit I received looks very different from the picture on this page. Mine is silver (not black) and the design is much less sleak. Additionally, I paid for gift wrapping and I suppose due to the size they put it in a cloth gift sack rather than using paper. The problem is that with the boombox inside the sack which is inside the shipping box the sack got all dirty, it has a hole in it and is horribly wrinked....not at all worth the price of gift wrapping.
All I can say after setting this router up (and rebooting it way too frequently, resetting it to defaults, upgrading the firmware, walking away and hoping it fixes itself, etc...) is don't buy it. When it works, it's fine. But it doesn't work without freezing for a couple minutes out of every 10, and after freezing a few times, it just locks up permanently (leading to the above-mentioned attempts at remedy). Oh, and when I say it freezes, I mean everything freezes. I have it connected to a cable modem on the internet side and a wired desktop and a wireless notebook on the local side. When it freezes, I have no internet, period. Wired or wireless. Zilch. So spend your money elsewhere--on something more reliable and stable.
Since I bought this notebook I am in trouble. The computer is slow and two months later the LCD screen did not worked. I claim for repair under warranty to Sony and I had to ship the computer to San Diego,California paying all shipment expenses. They knew what the problem with the LCD was before they received and now they do not want to repair it under the warranty. What kind of computer is this, that I bought it in September as a new model and now is discontinued.
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 used it for a couple of weeks ,and after that it suddenly started to work unproperly:deleting some of my photots,transforming them into some other king of file(not jpg),so Iost a few great memories like this.Otherwise it is a good card,but I don't no,I hope not every one of them has my problem.
Bought this battery to hold off upgrading my laptop for a few more months, but it was dead within a month. I guess it is time to buy that Macbook Pro...
I bought this printer as a home office unit since it has the same print heads and specifications as the larger professional quality 1270 and 1280 which I have in my studio. This printer has been fraught with trouble. Mainly with the inks. It clogs almost daily and I have to run it through the cleaning cycle which consumes the ink. I end up replacing the ink cartidges almost monthly and all I'm printing is email and quick brochures. You'd be better off heading over to the Hewlett Packard printers. On top of all of this, good luck getting anywhere with Epson customer service.
I am so disappointed about this router. Everything is OK except it is not work with dialpad. I had to return this product.Should not buy this one it is a hassel to return.
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 got the pyle driver piezo tweeters and they arrived broken in the package.I figured forget it, would cost more sending em back then throwing em away.I suggest nobody buy these things, you'd only be wasting your loot.
I bought this because of the price. It offered the same features as other higher priced brands but cost at least $20 or $30. iLuv is made by Jwin which is at the bottom of the electronics barrel.My biggest problem with this product is that after about a year of normal use, the connector part that sticks up out of where you dock your ipod has come loose and it takes a lot of very frustrating jiggling to get the ipod to charge. Usually as soon as I let go of the ipod after I get it in charge mode, the docking part moves and it stops charging again. I then have to McGyver something to hold it in place to get it to charge and God help me if I touch it or move something on my desk that causes it to move out of place. The remote is unreliable. It works when it wants to even with a fresh battery.The clock is a pain to program. there are no plus minus buttons for flipping through numbers and dates. You have to sit there and spin a dial until you get to the correct time/date/year.The sound quality is very tinny.I will never again purchase a Jwin/iLuv product. (I have a pair of their earbud headphones also and those very quickly found their way to the trash. the wire pulled out of the plug and the inline volume control cracked open leaving me with an exposed microchip and wires.)
Buying this RAM cost me an hour of my life... that I'll sadly never get back.One of the two 1GB sticks was shot (my PC failed to boot with it installed). Clearly Corsair isn't big on quality control. It took me a bit to isolate which chip was bad, then I noticed the remaining chip appeared to be running at 667MHz not 800MHz. I really didn't get into trouble-shooting this as, given the DOA chip; I knew they were both going back.NOTE: To the reviewer who suggested bad Corsair chips were due styrofoam peanut packaging ... mine were shipped out peanut free with no other likely source of static. I'm also extremely careful about ESD and wear a strap every time I open up a PC. I'm convinced this thing really was DOA. And, it's not like I'm the only one here... a good number of the reviews talk about these chips showing up dead.I should have saved myself the hassle and paid (literally) $6 more for better memory (which I've now done, Dell part #A0821575).
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.
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.
After reading up on these disc's I figured they were fantastic. I purchased 2 sleeves of 100. Atleast purchased the "Value" line so won't be out that much money. I have attempted to burn 15 DVD's and have had only 1 be successful. Either I got a bad batch or my drive is going out. I can switch to my SONY DVD-R's and they work great, so doubt it is my drive. Gonna stick with the SONY from now on.
This is a really nice cleaner but it terms of removing scratches, it only removes little insignificant scratches.
I set out to replace another Toshiba DVD/VHS player which had worked for less than a year before it started freezing up as some other reviewers have described for this unit. However, I had not read the reviews on Amazon (big mistake), and bought another Toshiba, the SD-3980, attracted by its incredibly low price of $44 at a wholesale store. This turned out to be a mistake, since the picture quality was significantly worse than my previous Toshiba DVD player, which I tested by playing the same disks. Since I was also worried this unit would freeze up like my other Toshiba, I returned it and will spend a few extra bucks for a more reliable brand.
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.
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
Well, I bought these after all the great reviews I read here. They do sound very nice once you get them in the correct way. That is the challenge! I wear ear plugs at work due to noise level. They are the same type of plug as the ear buds. So, I know how to put them in. I like things to be simple, especially when I am spending a lot of money. These ear buds are not simple to put in. Well, they go in very easy, but you have to get them in just the right spot. After tugging at my ears for a while I finally got them to sound great. Then I pulled them out and stuck them back in. Same thing. Each time I had to play with them in order to get them in just the right spot. My ears were turning red from being tugged on so much. I could not just simply stick them in and get good results. I tried both sets of plugs with no difference.Maybe a different size plug would work better? I'll never know. I refuse to pay more money for something that should be included to start with. I just found out that you have to replace the little filters every so often? That's even more money that you have to spend. This should be a one time investment that you make and that's it!!Once again, if your lucky to get them in the first time and not have to play with them to get the right spot they sound great. I want something that I can just plug in and go!Good luck!!!
Tiffen filters use cheap, optically low-grade "GREEN" glass. Get a Hoya UV filter. It's only $6 more.
I was off to a good start with the product. The Internet configuration worked well. The documentation was not so great but I worked through it. It has a handy feature set for firewall configuration and an amazing price..but..I decided to build another computer to use with the unit. I spent countless hours troubleshooting problems with basic LAN connectivity with the unit that I was sure were related to the PC side of things. I did everything..changing network cards..cables..PCs..(as I had a couple extras)..operating systems (Linux and Windows NT) and sadly diagnosed my problems to flaky "hub" functionality of the Linksys router. It appears that it had intermittent problems with LAN speed arbitration and link establishment.It was ugly. There are no diagnostics to run on the router and minimial support on the web site. The crowning blow was to call tech support and report my experience. I was promised that they would email me an RMA number to replace the router, but, unless I wanted to wait three weeks I would have to pay special shipping. I agreed but a week later I still have no RMA number and still have the flaky router.I must conclude that it is a great idea with a great price but (poor) workmanship (quality). I'm looking elsewhere for a replacement.(...)
My wife won one of these at a meeting a few months ago - good thing because I would really be po'd if I'd had to put out some hard-earned cash to pay for it! It looks decent enough - although one of the grills had a small ding in it straight out of the box. It has no adapter for 3rd generation Nano's - but you can call(a non-toll-free number)and they will send you a couple of tiny foam squares to help 'secure' the current generation Nano (good luck making THAT work!). Most of these quirks I could have lived with - but what I can't tolerate is the truly awful audio quality - absolutely hideous. It won't take a high-end audiophile to recognize it either - even the worst ears out there will know this is REALLY bad. The thin and muddy sound oozing out of the speakers has absolutely no separation, depth, or character - it's just all "out there" in your face. The equalizer presets are laughable and the bass response is a whimpering after-thought at best. No way, no how would I ever buy this. It is good for me that it was a freebie - but it is bad that I can't return it. Don't waste your money here - unless you want to buy mine and I'll give you a better deal than Amazon ever dreamed of!!!
I bought this mainly to record lectures, but the recording is hardly audible even though I was only ten feet away from the lecturer. Also, the manual is written in such horrible english that I couldn't even figure out how to get back to the main menu. It seems to work well as a cheap 1gb flash drive though.
Lasted two weeks. Worked beautifully. Then it died! Now it just sits and goes 'clunk clunk clunk' and says there is no disc in the machine when there is and it doesn't matter what the disc is. I made a HUGE mistake that I usually don't do. I didn't save the box until the warranty is up so now most likely I can't return it. I will never buy Philips again and neiher should you.I wish I had come here and read the reviews before I made my purchase. That was my other mistake.
I did not buy this product brand new but am fortunate not to have done so. It does have decent sound but lacks any punch if used with an iPod. I expected better than this. My $20 "Evermax" 2.1 speaker system purchased at a computer show sounds better than this.
I sent an 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 bought this Backpack for the specific purpose of toting around my 17" laptop. It specifically states that a 17" Dell laptop will fit. Well, it doesn't. If you want to fight and squeeze and push it in then maybe you can get it in there. Certainly not something I want to deal with in an airport. Remember, when you check the dimensions on a backpack, consider that the top sides of the pack are usually rounded smaller than the total depth measurement. Laptops are square or rectangular, backpacks aren't.
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.
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 a very good binocular and a lousy digital camera. Save your money and buy a good spotting scope and a digital camera adaptor. Product returned.
I bought this camera two years ago for $400. It was taking good pictures except those issues with indoor and pictures at night. Now i suddenly get this zoom error and my camera refuse to retract the lens. I send it to fuji for repair. They want $140 for repair. Camera itself costs 200 now with one year warranty. I think this is junk camera with some cheap parts. don't buy this just, keep yourself away from the hassels.
All 8 tapes were opened. Usually they come individually wrapped. So far one of them is defective and could not be used.
I'm done with Sony DVD players. I had the first 5 disc DVD player from Sony and it lasted 2 yrs, then it stopped reading discs. Great while it lasted but I expect more from Sony especially with the light use the player gets. But I figured it was a fluke and didn't see many alternatives for the 5 disc type so I bought another one last year. It's been 14 months and I probably watched 20 DVD's at most, and it just stopped reading movies. I have a media center PC so I only use this DVD when I have a multipart movie to watch and still it died. So another black box goes to the landfill. First one was $170, Second one was $120, now they're about $80... still not worth a year of service.
I'm not the pro that most of the other writers are. Having purchased a unit before Xmas I find the return policy reads something like - "just return the item - we may return half of what you paid".Now the problem! Page 7 of Sony manul # 2-592-134-13(2) should be part of the advertisment. This one page INFORMS you of whats acceptable and not acceptable when coping DVD's. I have a great number of events/pic copied from our TV and a large VSH collect thats been tranfered to DVD. I'm too darn old to start this project over. Thank You Sony and Amazon for all the time and money spent on the project.Sony DVPCX995V 400-Disc DVD Mega Changer/Player
Any router that needs to be re-booted as frequently as this one should have a conveniently located power switch. I'm pulling the power cable in and out of this thing all day, and I'm not gaming, using extensive P2P or anything out of the ordinary. Uses a web interface to make updates, changes, connections, etc -- problem is that the graphic which is used for the different functions FREQUENTLY won't load (?!) "Customer service" from Linksys ranges from disinterest to ridicule. AVOID.
I bought one for my birthday with the money I got and I am going to return it ASAP. I highly doubt that you will like it, its reception stinks, the only channel that I could get was the channel with Sesame Street. It took me a while to even get that channel! Even though it says up there 1 star I really give it-5.
I'm not dissapointed with product but with the seller that is telling people that works for Iphone, IT DOESN'T. So don't waste your money if you want it for your Iphone.
Sleek looking but non-conforming to the head, They just DON'T fit your head properly, since the ear pieces only adjust in one direction. Maybe because they are collapseable is the reason for thier limitation.
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.
The tabs that lock these cartridges in place were missing rendering them useless. It really doesn't matter much what the ink or brand is. If the thing sucks, it sucks,
if i remember correctly, i paid way too much for it. it was hard to peel, but works fine.
A nice looking unit, sounds fine, even has good stereo imaging if you are sitting within three feet of the unit, as reccommended in the manual.But the remote would do absolutely nothing towards controlling my Ipod. It would not change songs, forwards or back, would not pause, and did not turn the Ipod off when it turned off the iM600 . Nothing in the manual addressed whether or not the remote was intended to do these functions. But if not, why would they refer to it as a full-function remote?Is that why they say to sit within three feet, to reach the Ipod?I returned it to Future Shop the next day.
I have windowns 98SE. After I install this card,the computer will not shutdown. Doing shutdown, will onlycause the computer to reboot, have to unplug cord to power off.
The light is bright and Very easy to use, Just plug and play, but its so top heavy that it wont stay up at all unless you have it hang over the laptop screen. However If you have your laptop in your vehicle like I do, It don't stay still period even if it's supported by the screen. So I'm not to happy with it.
I am on my third pair - yes that's right - my third! While the head phones are good when they are working and while the company has replaced them at no charge (shipping to the company was out of my pocket), they . all stopped working within months of receipt. I don't abuse them, I used them about 2 hours a day, they are not near water, they were not stepped on, nothing, not even a torn wire cover, not even a scratch. It was the same problem each time - I couldn't hear out of one earbud. I refuse to continue to use their product. They will not offer a credit or an exchange for something better. I have decided to buy a Sennheiser, which I was originally looking to buy but it was not available.
On the ads it says the cover range for indoor use can reach 300 feet, but the ones (wireless router and wireless PC card both from Linksys) I bought they just could go less than 10 feet. The signal strength could never beyond 60% even the antennas were as close as 3 INCHES to the PC card. The tech suggested me to return them back. That's a quick solution.PS. After this incident, I bought a Lucent OriCONO wireless PC card and D-Link wireless router at similar price. Both work great and, regardless of upstair or basement, the signal keeps at 100% strength.
The memory stick did not work. I threw away all of the packaging so I did now know what to do so I just forgot about it. I am not sure what the seller could do. I am willing to ship the item back it the seller is willing to send me a different one. However, I do understand that it has been a long time so I would understand if the seller is not willing to do anything. If the seller is willing to work with me please feel free to e-mail me at: [...]
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 recently bought several hundred Sony DVD+R inkjet printable DVDs. I am not a happy customer. I am using an Epson Artisan 800 printer which created beautiful, color perfect labels on the bargain basement printable DVDs I bought on sale at Office Depot, but the labels on the Sony product come out with an awful washed out almost sepia cast to them. I would love to find out that this is my problem and is correctable, but unless someone can tell me what I am doing wrong, I would note buy this product again and feel that I should warn others in advance.
I have purchased a few pairs of Sima speakers. Sima has reduced the size and features of their powered speakers to this 8" which is unfortunate because the old 10" were just barely adequate for the advertised purpose. Other than that, this is a good speaker value for the price if you don't require any customer service. I would have rated these speakers 4 stars if not for the apparant incompetance of Sima. I have a problem with one of these speakers which may or may not be a defect, but SIMA CUSTOMER SERVICE DOES NOT APPEAR TO EXIST. Repeated e-mails and phone calls have gone unanswered and unreturned. As much as I felt these speakers are a decent value, I can not purchase any more products from Sima since they seem to be a company which runs and hides from customers who call for service. Save yourself the aggravation I feel and look elsewhere for speakers.
Did I say BAD! Arrived in a ziplock bag with no packaging or instructions and without the the CD-ROM software. the light blinks on when plugged in, sound output does not switch over, nor does the system recognize an external sound device., THIS PRODUCT DOESNT WORK. rip off and no returns accepted.neither audiooutput would work on my home Gateway laptop. BAD BAD BAD ....Get what you pay for .....First really BAD product I bought from amazon
Just received Radioshark2. It has very poor AM reception although other radios in the same location have OK reception. The FM reception is just average. Two bonus programs, iFill, Proxi, not received although listed as present on CD.Radioshark2 isn't worth the money. Most likely, I'm going to return it.Milan Kalus
I purchased this item last year for a Christmas. I never opened it up until June 2011 after I set up my computers. It was great. I was able to do multiple tasks on each computer and switch back and forth with the hot keys. Then in September, the keyboard and mouse stopped working. Everything still works but the ports that have the wireless mouse and keyboard do not. I contacted Trendnet and they do not want to do anything about it. It is a real hassle to switch the keyboard and mouse to different computers. So if you are going to buy something, be sure to make sure the company will back up their product.
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.
I have had the Olympus SP-510 UZ for about a year and I totally hate the camera. This is my third Olympus digital camera. My previous camera was a C-5050 which I loved, but it got a scratch on the lens so I got the SP-510.With the SP-510 you have to avoid any of the auto or program settings, because the camera has a tendency to use the higher ASA ratings to solve low light problems. When it uses ASA ratings over 100 the images look totally crappy with so much jpg noise that you will just end up deleting all of them. So you have to use aperture/shutter or manual to have a chance at a decent picture, unless you are shooting in full sunlight.The exposure is very often off, so be sure to check the images right away and bracket or reshoot the bad ones.The white balance seems unreliable, so I end up shooting RAW most of the time so I can more easily correct when the color is totally off.In short you have to be diligent to get decent pictures. If you are the least bit lazy, the camera will punish you with bad pictures.There are still two things I like about the camera. One is the supermacro setting that lets you shoot very close bug and flower pictures. Second, the camera is powered by AA batteries, so you never are without power out in the boonies.
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 bought one of these about 3 days ago and it's already broken. I try to charge my ipaq1940 with the suggested tip and the adapter begins to continually reset my PDA. Not only that, but it drains rather than charges the battery. This is an extremely overpriced piece of junk, you'd be better off taking the large amount of money you would invest buying this product and consolidating whatever various devices you're trying to charge into one smart phone/pda/whatever that does everything you want.
Excellent picture quality, but ink expires long before you get to 150 prints. Also, the second ink cartridge was defective!!!!Tough item to assess.
I wasn't happy with this unit as the controls are connected to a wrist strap that easily comes loose. Worse even was that I didn't even know this player had this arrangement as the pictures show the backside of the unit. No wonder! The only redeeming quality of the unit was the sound.
This could be a nice product if it weren't for the lousy mapping information. The wide screen is nice, menu controls are O.K., audio instructions are clear. The point-of-interest information, however, is inaccurate to the point of being useless.Wanted to look for a Home Depot on my newly bought TOMTOM, nope: generic 'shopping centers' only, you can't look by chain name. Took it on a business trip, had it direct me to the nearest mall - no mall, only the offices of a 'mill' (no kidding). Had it send me to a gas station on the way back to the airport - no gas station, just a fork in the road. Next alternative (supposedly) 10 miles and a toll-road away (went off to find a gas station by sight with better success). Even the name of the street where we live has the wrong spelling ...Tested all of the above on my wife's Garmin: The mill is not a mall and the nearest (real) mall is indicated correctly. Same for the gas station at Denver airport - it is where it really is, not where the TOMTOM had it. My street is spelled correctly. And 'Home Depot' and 'Staples' come standard with the N&uuml;vi. Grudgingly, I paid the $50 restocking fee and am proud owner of a N&uuml;vi now ...If you just want to use the TOMTOM for basic navigation, you may be happy with it. If you're used to the flexibility of finding places without having to google them first then the TOMTOM will be a huge disappointment. It may have to do with the fact that it is not a US product (the European market is different, e.g. not many EU-wide retail chains). There are POI upgrades available on the web that supposedly correct some information, but if I have to spend money (and time) for that, I'd rather go with a product that has it right from the get-go.
I have the Sonic Impact I-F3. It was great when it worked, good sound, convenience, but then the battery stopped holding a charge. No problem, just go to the website and order a replacement battery. Guess what. They don't have replacement batteries. Oh, and read this, direct from their website"SI5.COM is committed to educating our visitors. A great customer is an informed customer. To allow the most time to create quality websites we do not have any way for visitors to contact us."What the hell? If that is a case of doublespeak. Buy it if you must, but don't expect any support from Sonic Impact.
I was primarily looking for four things in an alarm clock: a CD player, digital AM/FM tuning, battery backup, and an earphone jack. I was thrilled to find this little beauty at my local BJ's Wholesale Club.I got it home and read the manual cover to cover (I know I'm weird, but it's my way). I programmed in the correct time, alarm settings and radio settings. All was well, I was in love.Then, I put a CD in....and nothing much happened. A whirring sound as the CD started spinning, then silence as it stopped spinning and the display read "no disc." I thought maybe the disc needed cleaning -- but no fingerprints. I tried multiple discs, but nothing worked. So....I returned it to the store that day and exchanged it for a new one. And the exact same thing happened! I even called my husband in to make sure I wasn't missing anything obvious. He fussed with it for a while, read the manual too (he's an engineer, he can't help it) and declared it a piece of junk. I'm very disappointed.
Did not work with my LG phone. I'd hoped to use this adaptor on the ear phone plug on my phone, to plug it into my sound system. Alas, it does not make proper connections.
This is my second charger in less than 2 years, Last one was purchased november 2011 and right now does't charge anymore and every time I try to charge a battery only see flashings on the lCD and start to get a smell.No more chargers form Maha, very poor construction
Even coming with three sizes of of "ear gasket", using the smallest I'm afraid these headpohones still don't fit comfortably, and the 'seal' it creates on the ear is terrible. If you work out and sweat, it becomes even more atrocious, and as you adjust the headphones, the gaskets slip out of place; they're keyed to the headphone, but they don't stay in place. I am fairly dissatisfied with these In Ear headphones, and would not recommend them to anyone.
Bad product - doesn't function when slighly warm - kind of counter-intuitive to design a product for use in the car that doesn't react well to heat, a car being a hot environment. Over all, it was a waste of money. My wife has a casette adaptor that I have hijacked, really DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
The sound on these earbuds is wonderful. I had them for nearly two months and noticed one ear was getting lower and lower in volume. Then suddenly they both quit working. This is very little support between the earpiece and the cord going to your Ipod. Putting them on and taking them off causes too much stress and the wires inside detach rendering the headphones useless.
I used the memory card to transfer files between a netbook and other portable computers that have no DVD or other removeable disk drives. After only four or five transfers, the plastic slider for locking the card slipped into the 'LOCKED' position every time it was inserted in a reader slot. I tried removing the slider but the computers continue to see it as 'Locked' no matter what I did. Hoping for better luck with a SanDisk! Looking at the other 1-star reviews, there appear to be about two hundred other people that have run into this same defect.
Kodak EasyShare V803 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Pink Rose)I purchased this camera a few months ago and I was very disappointed with the quality of the pictures from day one. They tend to be very grainy. You can take the same picture twice and it's just hit or miss but no predictability. I only had the camera for four months and I went out and the LCD screen broke. I didn't drop it, it was possibly just sitting in my purse the wrong way. It is extremely delicate and it costs an arm and leg to get the LCD screen replaced. I suggest to you all avoid this and kodaks in general. If you look online you'll see this is a common problem.
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.
First, a note: when I ordered my BEFW11S4, the page showed a picture of a thick device with three rows of connection LEDs. What I received was the BEFW11S4, vers. 4, which is thinner and only has one row of LEDs. I was a little confused, but I think it is the same product internally.My purpose was to provide wireless Internet access for my Mac (using an Airport card), and to hook up a network mp3 player.The mp3 player is a SLIMP3 (slimp3.com) that sits on the stereo and connects by ethernet to a Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. (The SLIMP3 is about the coolest thing I've ever owned, but that's a whole other review.) I had no problems with the WET11 connecting wirelessly to the router.The web-based configuration interface worked well (much better than the WET11's). However, most of the "Advanced" configuration options are completely undocumented.My worst problem was that WEP encryption/authentication would not work properly with my Mac. When it was enabled, the connection would be maintained for a few seconds and then drop out. After dropping out, the router would be completely out of commission...I couldn't even connect to it through the ethernet ports. The only way I found to get the connection back was to cycle power on the router (pressing the reset button didn't work). I'm not sure if the problem is with the WEP implementation on my computer or in the router, but I know that I shouldn't have to cycle power on the router...The router also gets knocked out when my computer disconnects, so every time I boot up my computer or wake it from sleep, I have to walk over and cycle power on the router (sometimes several times). I've installed a switch at the power outlet so I don't wear out the connector. I can't imagine the headaches this would cause if I had several Macs connected. I'm hoping a future firmware version will clear up these issues.When I called tech support, I was on hold for about 20 minutes before anyone picked up. The woman who answered was very curt and didn't seem to know much. I would ask a question and she would put me on hold for about 5 minutes, I guess while she went and had a snack or something. It was frustrating enough that I decided to just hang up and live with the problems.I only bought this item because I was going to use it with a Linksys WET11 bridge. Otherwise I would have looked at some other WAPs.
I am getting this OSD locked error on this LCD monitor. The monitor worked fine for about a month and this error is popping up about every 30 seconds to about 3 minutes. This error is coming from the monitor and I expect faulty firmware or monitor memory if there is such a thing. I have a 19 inch Hanns monitor which works fine. Now I cannot turn the monitor off which just happened last night so maybe the controls are stuck or just plain faulty.
There is a particular range of mid-bass frequencies that these speakers cannot reproduce well at all. It is very noticeable when a track or a sound effect hits those frequencies because it sounds horribly harsh and almost garbled. While these speakers look great and are cheap, I would recommend staying away. I bought these on an impulse without looking at the reviews first. I will not do that again.
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.
THIS ROUTER DESERVES ZERO STARS!!!I've set up many routers. THis think is maddening.So i get the new router and automatically upgrade it to the latest software release before any configuration ( v4.2.1.02 (Jan 18 2012 14:10:55))Then I have one simple task - Forward incoming port 41790 to 192.168.0.50.That's it - the simplest feature on any $70 router on the planet. Guess what 3 hours later and the friggin thing still cannon do a simple port forward. I disabled the firewall, set up aUPNP service, set the software DMZ to the IP everything.Still doesnt work - Then I search online and find this has been a probelem with this router since 2007 thru three hardware revs and countless firmware revs. What crap.I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER CISCO ROUTER - THEY HAVE BURNED ME OF THE BRAND FOREVER>BEWARE _ THIS ROUTER WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY _ EVER!!!
This is a very frustrating adapter for Vista run laptops. The quick install CD-ROM does not work with Windows Vista. I had to download the updated quick install and driver for Vista from Linksys' website. After installing and loading the drivers, this adapter could only get limited access to the Linksys WAP4400N access point. I had to reset back to Windows adapter configurator and not use the Linksys one to get back full access.
I rate the headphone 2 out of 5 because the plastic that goes over the head slip off frequently, you gatto have a big size head to make it stay. The turnable ear cups are too loose too, makes it unstable on ears.The sound is nice, but not the best. The bluetooth strength is a little weak, and I couldnt connect the little adapter after the phone; one is gonna disconnect another.Somewhat worth its price.
I have a work shop computer in the garage and this adapter worked great for a few months. Then it stopped connecting and now the light doesn't come on any more (on the back). I guess it's dead. I see why this product got so few stars and I also saw that other complained about it dying in a short period too. I will order something different next time.
Apple's new optical mouse is gorgeous to look at, but for day-to-day use there are better options.First of all, this mouse has a short cord. Unless you have a USB hub sitting right on your desktop, you MUST plug this mouse into a USB port on your keyboard because the cord isn't really long enough to be plugged in anywhere else. If you have an unusual desktop arrangement--for example, if you are using a lousy dorm room desk whose keyboard tray has no room for a mouse--it is extremely awkward to use this mouse.The one button wasn't really a problem, even though I am a former Windows user who is used to clicking the right mouse button. OS X and well-designed applications can be used comfortably without that second button; if you need a context menu, you can either click-and-hold or hold down the Control key while clicking.The way in which the one button is implemented, however, is more problematic. While the "no button" design is visually appealing, I find that I sometimes click the mouse button if I rest my hand on the mouse the wrong way. Unlike the Apple Optical Pro Mouse, however, this one does not have a sensitivity dial on the underside that can be used to make mouse clicks stiffer.The shape of this mouse also bothered me after several weeks of regular use. In comparison to most desktop mice, the Apple Mouse is fairly flat in the back. When I use this mouse, I find that my palm is usually cupping empty air. Using it this way for a short while isn't much of a problem, but after continuous use it begins to make my palm ache. It is also more difficult to pick up and move because of its flat shape.I didn't have any problems with the mouse's optical tracking. I do not play computer games or do anything else that requires lightning-fast mouse movements, so I can't really comment on its responsiveness in that respect.I might consider buying another Apple mouse if they made a more ergonomically shaped model and lengthened the cord, but for now I'm sticking with my Logitech optical scroll mouse.If you do like the appearance of this mouse, I recommend getting a used Apple Pro Mouse instead. It looks similar to this mouse, but the bottom also has a dial for adjusting the button sensitivity; it also comes in a semi-translucent smoky-colored plastic for those who don't have white Macs or peripherals.
I purchased this 16 gb memory card and couldn't wait to get it and use it in my new Canon Rebel Xsi. I purchased the camera and the card specifically to take pictures at my parent's 50th wedding anniversary party and of my son's football games. I took pictures at the party - turned out great as I reviewed them on the camera. I then took pictures of my son's first highschool football game - again, reviewed, great pictures. When I took it for its 3rd use at my son's second highschool football game after taking pictures of 3 quarters of the game, my camera would not take pictures anymore. I assumed the memory was full, but got a message that said Card is not formatted. I thought that was odd, but nothing to worry about - WRONG!!! I returned home and my son and I anxiously awaited the viewing of the photos. When we tried to review them in the camera it would keep giving me the same memory card not formatted message. My daughter took the memory card, after trying to upload the pictures to the computer, to her photography teacher. He claims there is nothing we can do about it, that the pictures are not recoverable. I am devastated and heartbroken. My two sisters and I planned that Anniversary Party for over a year. We had a terrific turnout, and the place looked beautiful. I lost pictures of our guests, my parents, friends, relatives, cake cutting, toasting, the grandchildren's special dance for our parents, everything. Not to mention my son's tackles and his friends touchdown last night which I assured him I had captured. I don't know what to do. When my daughter called me here at work, I started to cry. I cannot believe that a company would put out a product that has failed for so many people and not realize the impact it has on its customers. If anyone has any suggestions as to how I might recover any of these pictures, please, please write it here. I am desparate and grieving for the loss of those memories.
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 purchased two of the above replacement cartridges. They came in a different package which I did not think anything of at the time. As of this writing I needed to replace my cartridge with the one(s) purchase and found that the printer does not recognized either these cartridges that I purchased. I now have to run to another store and purchase the correct cartridges that WILL be recognized to complete my printing before my meeting.
I purchased the 8GB Creative Zen V Plus player during the first week in February. I am returning it and this is why:The package arrived from Amazon. I loaded up the software on my computer, then hooked up the player through the usb cord. I let it charge for 6 hours like the instructions state. Then I proceeded to load some of my music onto the player. So after the music was loaded, I disconnected the player from the usb cable and started to listen to the music. The sound quality was good, the player is easy to navigate in the menus, etc... The problem was about half the music I uploaded was not on the player. I could see the folder and menu option for the artist or genre but the actual file was not there. So I plugged the player back into the usb cord, and pulled up the file location on the player through the computer. The file was there and I could play it just fine through Windows Media Player. I tried to access it again through the player and it was not there. Then I accessed through the computer just fine.All my songs, all 4,500 of them, are in MP3 format from 56kps for my audio books to 192kps for the songs I ripped from cd's. The player just wouldn't read about half my songs. There was really no rhyme or reason on whish songs it would recognize. I would load an entire album of 15 songs and I could only play 6 or 7 tracks. This happened with my entire music collection.So I thought maybe the firmware was out of date so I uploaded all the updates from creative which did include a firmware update. It did not solve the problem. I then uploaded some of the same songs that would not play on the Zen V Plus onto my 3 year old Rio and original Ipod Shuffle and they played just fine. I was frustrated at this point so I called the Creative Customer Service. It is strange because they do not post the number for there company anywhere on there website and now I understand why. They have the worst customer service/tech department of any computer/electronic company I have ever spoke with. After three calls, never speaking to someone who I could fully understand as English was definitely not a first language, more like a 3rd or 4th language, I arrived nowhere. They kept telling me they were emailing document to me on how to resolve the problem. No email ever came, checked the junk folder and every other possible place. So I tried a fourth call. This guy basically called me stupid from what I could understand, saying "I can't believe you Americans" and then mumbled something in another language. I asked for a supervisor. He told me that he would escalate my call and someone would call me in 2-3 days. Then he hung up.I was really amazed that a company would treat its customers in this nature. They really have to respect for there customers and do not want to help them in any way. So I am returning the Creative Zen V Plus player and I also don't plan on buying anything from Creative again.By the way, after all this, the problem never was fixed.Also, when doing research on this product, I came across a couple articles and reviews that stated this player would play DIVX files. This is not true. This player will not play any files without being converted first. I took an AVI video that was 100MB and it converted it into a 1.2GB file. The format they use is absolutely a waste of space. If you want to upload an entire movie on MPEG or AVI format, it will end up taking the entire 8GB of space if not more. I converted the movie Cars for my son on a short road trip thinking I could have my music plus his movie. I was wrong, the movie took up 7.1GB after being converted.I would not recommend this product to anyone. As much as I don't like the IPod, I would recommend it over the Zen V Plus because: 1. It plays all my music 2. They have a customer service/tech support that helps you and cares about its customers.I hope this helps anyone looking at this player.Jeff
I have bought the same product. I have used it not even two weeks and now it is not working. Please don't buy it.
I have learned to question this gizmo more often than not. I have been on long wild rides and great adventures that never got me to my real destination. I'm still wondering if it can be updated online. For very basic local directions it is fairly reliable, though it can take me the long way and it goes nuts when I go the way I know; "recalculating . . . recalculating". I'm glad to have some help getting around, since I'm new to Asheville, but I have to be mindful of its questionable reliability.
If after reading all the negative reviews you say-- "This product can't possibly be this bad" (like I did) well, you'd be wrong. Even the strongest FM stations that come in perfectly clearly with the cheapest throwaway radios are garbled, noisy, and static-y on this radio. This product is a blot on Sony's reputation.
This light looks nothing like the picture. There is no base, only a flexible stem with a light on one end and a USB plug on the other. The "dimmer" is just a switch with two levels of brightness.
Well, I'd like to be able to review this kit but I can not use it! There are no bulbs/lamps in the kit. Adorama is NOT helpful. It 'appears' that the buld only costs $3.65. However, neither Amazon nor Adorama's websites show a 'fit'. The floodlight states that only compatible bulbs should be used.More once I can use this product.
I've now owned an A80 and the A610 -- Love the cameras, hate the failures. My A610 has failed exactly like other peoples' cameras -- screen goes black, pictures go black, and now I have no camera! Are Powershots just crappy for longevity?! Honestly, the design of these cameras is brilliant, but I cannot afford to keep replacing my camera so frequently!!
Monitor finally died after 11 months and nobody at Kogi ever answers their customer service, tech support or main telephone numbers. Warranty? Doesn't exist. I'm heading to the Better Business Bureau.Update: Finally got through to them. Sent the monitor back, took 3 weeks to repair and received it back.... still not working.
Yeah they fit good and are durable but their sound quality is awful. There is no mid at all, and the headphones are lacking in any sort of warmth. It sucks, I'd avoid these.
I've bought 3 cartridges already, one from Amazon and 2 from the store and 2 of them were dry. What a waste. These cartridges are so crappy.
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 read all the mixed reviews and still thought it might work for me because I wanted both a large speaker and battery capacity with reasonable compactness for carrying to different work sites.1: Sensitivity is just OK; not nearly as many stations as my car radio. It is also VERY sensitive to antenna position. Much like the little one I had in the 1960's I find myself moving it around a lot and settling for anything that will come in OK.2: Selectivity is also poor, nearby stations are hard to dial independently and the wide green bar showing frequency might as well be twice as wide.3: I could only detect one weather station and never could get it to come in well enough to understand the words. I live close to San Francisco and other weather radios do fine.4: Now the good sound is gone after 3 weeks of use! Without ever using it at high volume the speaker now rattles even on the few stations with a strong signal. I can't turn it up enough to work across the room.Back to the tedious research! Now where is that receipt?
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 just received this security camera for my business and went to install the software (installation wizard) and it errors out. The installation CD is MISSING key files required for the installation to complete. I called D-Link tech support twice and was obviously speaking to Indians half way across the world who could only direct me to the support website and "keep dowloading files and installing them until it works". They have no clue! I can't believe D-Link would ship a product where you can't even install the damn software to get past STEP 1.
I recently purcahsed a TrafficKit for my Maestro 4040. I have driven to several cities after activating the unit and it doesn't work. Calling Magellan technical service is a joke. The do not tell the truth, don't understand what you are talking about and do not carry out their promises.I am going to return the unit as it is worthless.
Piece of JUNK! The wireless upgrade will not work with WiFi, cordless phone, Bluetooth, or VPN network. Can you tell me what kind of office does not have one if not ALL of these? The intereference disconnects the wireless printer connection. And yes, before returning I thought I could try using it on my Mac - NOPE. Not compatible. 45 minutes on the phone with HP Support so that the tech could explain to me how to buy a longer phone cord - which wasn't my problem in the first place. I just don't want my USB cord draped across my office with my printer/fax sitting in the middle of the floor! Don't waste your time and money - you'll have to return it anyway. Mine is going back today!
if u want all your cds to fall out and don't want to fill all 72 cds in your case because teh zipper won't close, buy this piece of krap
This amp might put out 25%as much as it says it does. But what is to be expected for the price.
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.
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 purchased the P3005X as a replacement for an HP4050, (have three of them in our offices, they are great printers). Right after this printer initialized, I began receiving various error messages (mainly 49.4C02 - printer error). Then a memory test failure, ("replace DIMM 01"). Went online with HP support, did various trouble-shooting (including re-seating the DIMM). Long story short: hardware failure. HP will replace this brand new printer with a refurbished printer, as long as I pay $69 for their Express Exchange service. Or, I can pack this printer back up and ship it to them so they can repair it and ship it back to me in 7-14 business days (I have to pay the shipping costs to HP). Either way, it's a hassle, I will definitely not buy another P3005 series printer.
This fragile little camera is not built to last.After 9 months of light use, the plastic latches on the interior of the battery compartment door broke. Sony refused to honor warranty and wanted $175 to fix it. This problem is so common that ebay has auctions for kits to fix the problem at about $40, but the repair is fairly complex to do at home.The camera is not robust enough even for moderate use. Sony customer service is a joke.
I purchased this camera as a gift for my 9 year old daughter. When I selected the entry-level/beginner camera, it was largely based on price - $50 at Target. I studied the product packaging before buying it to determine whether I needed to purchase a memory card as well... Absolutely no indication on the outside of the package. That would be nice to know before gifting it!She was excited to receive the gift but highly disappointed that she could not use it until we made another trip to the store.The camera construction is light and flimsy. The control buttons are so small that they're difficult to engage. All images on the viewer were extremely blurry and the photos that we uploaded to the PC were likewise blurry. The images were so bad that we checked several times for a plastic lens cover. There is no cover to protect the lens when the device is stuffed into a pocket or bag so I see this as a long term issue (or short term issue for a child). The sole positive: it was easy to transfer photos to my PC.I checked Polaroid's website for downloadable documentation or troubleshooting and could not quickly find anything.Rather than trying to make lemonade, I'm taking this lemon back and moving on to another manufacturer.If you're considering the Polaroid a500, put it back on the shelf and move on. There's a reason that this once trusted name has twice filed for bankruptcy.
If you plan to use this camera in a medium to low light situation, please consider one of the cameras that has a ISO rating of 400 or 800. Not having an optical zoom feature like other cameras, it is very difficult to zoom in on your subjects unless you walk up to them and stand just a couple of feet from them.In addition, under low light situations, the LED viewer is not able to show the images you are trying to take photos of. You are restricted to using the view finder to find what you are trying to take a photo of. I found out about this limited feature while attending a wedding reception. I was not able to see what I was trying to take a photo of unless I used the view finder and as a result, many of my photos show the bride and groom very far off in the actual photo.The camera takes wonderful photos outdoors and in limited flash photo situations so it is a great camera for those types of photos. As for indoor, low light photos, it may turn out to be a nightmare.Happy photo shooting.
This is really a great product but it is frustrating to use. I have had the unit in operation for seven months. The problem is RF interference. The interference problem seems to have gotten worse over time and I cannot identify the source of the interference. We have Time Warner Cable TV and the problem is with the operation of the TWC cable box. Interference causes the channel to change intermittently to cable channel 1. I have researched the Internet for help with this problem without success. The manufacturer, Next Generation, is no help whatsoever in trying to troubleshoot the problem. I think they are remiss in not addressing this problem other than providing a sensitivity switch in the battery compartment, and telling you to try different settings to resolve interference problems. I have tried all the settings without success. The only thing I can think of is to try the Next Generation 418 MHz unit to see if a different frequency would solve the problem. I love this product but it drives me crazy having to hit the last channel button on the remote every five minutes. Does anyone else have this problem?
I get my Beltronics Vector V955 yesterday. Sound disappeared after few hours. Volume is all the way UP, but still no sound. I tried to reset, anyway no sound.
After another four days of trying. I tried to work under Win 2000 and found out its great player but not under Win XP. I bought it because this company promise its MP3 player can work with XP no problem. I hope I can get help from [the manufacturer] but still no answer from them. Don't know thoese [others] use what PC OS system? Why my new gateway media center PC can't work? I tried it on win XP home edition and Pro edition all have problem to connect or recognize.
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.
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?
This rounter "CallVantage WRT54GP2A-AT" and the "Vonage WRT54GP2" have the same problem that Roger Simon (Orlando, FL) posted I spent about 12 hours between both the Vonage and CallVantage routers. If you leave the factory settings as is then the router works great. When I tried to add my ssh service and change any other parameters that's when the router would become unstable. It kept dropping the internet connection. Soon as i hooked up my old BEFSR41 everything worked great. Bottom line these routers should not be on the market. It is not worthy of one star.
I purchased the first of 2 of these printers at a local store. Got it home and printed out a whole package of 4X6 prints and was delighted at the quality. Then tried to print from the regular 8 1/2 X 11 mode and the paper wouldn't feed. Took it back to the store and they replaced it. Printed more 4X6 prints and exactly 2 full size sheets and the printer again refused to feed the paper. The store refused to give me a refund - only a replacement and HP was equally unhelpful. Have since had several people tell me these printers are famous for this problem. Bought another brand photo printer that is a little slower but just as good quality and the paper ALWAYS feeds. I like HP products but will never buy another photo printer from them.
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.
This item does work, but you have to scan very, very slowly and carefully or you end up with a garbled mess. I type faster than that!
I've been relying on my baby's humidifier to counter the radiator's drying heat, esp. now in the winter months. Also, a humidifier is so helpful when the baby is sick...but the Vicks humidifier has let me down. The filter needs to be replaced too often, or you start smelling the mold growth, yuck. And, every now and again, you hear a big guzzling sound as the water drips down which is a little disturbing to the baby. Don't settle for this. Ultimately, I think the Vicks is a waste of your time and money. Invest in really good humidifier for the long haul:)
I got 21 months of good use from it, then it died suddenly. I don't consider that a really good investment, considering it only had a 1 year warranty. I guess next time I'll spend more money and get what I pay for.
This appears to be another in a long line of Phillips products that are not built to function properly or last. This is in keeping with their previous products starting with EGA (Magnavox) monitors, CD-R Drives and software, and even their PC speaker/soound cards and TV remote controls. Everything seems to be low quality with a short lifespan.
I bought this wireless router to use with my laptop in my house. After the installation, it worked for a half hour, then lost the connection. Then a day later, it's totally dead - the self-diagnosis light was on. After spending time with Linksys tech support (he has no idea what is what), I was told that the unit was defective. Got a replacement from Amazon, the same thing over again - the second unit worked for a few minutes! No way that I was going to try the third one....
Yes, this works well for what I need it to do. But why is it priced like it does something special - or anything for that matter. This is molded plastic. That is all. It's annoying that companies like this can't charge a small markup. It's obvious this costs pennies to make, and a few more to market. It would price it at $3.99 and even then, that's a large profit for plastic.
I've had this mouse for about 9 months now and it is HORRIBLE. I upgraded to this model from a much older, yet infinitely more reliable Logitech wireless optical mouse (I got that one in 2003 and just replaced it last year.) I very rarely had a problem with the older model so I expected great things from this prettier upgrade. Boy, was I wrong. I use a non-glossy, black mouse-pad but despite that sometimes the thing just won't track, no matter what surface I put it on (curiously, though, if I put it on my leg while wearing denim, it scrolls fine...very odd.)However, the absolute WORST thing about this mouse (and the cause of many, many fits of profanity) is the battery life. OH MY FATHER IN HEAVEN, you have never seen such crappy battery life on a mouse! The product description has the unbridled audacity to claim that the battery life lasts for 8 months...oh really? Then why am I constantly changing the batteries? When I first bought it I was using very expensive Energizer lithium batteries but it didn't take long to discover that my lithium batteries just weren't cutting it. I blamed it on the batteries at first. Then I did some research and found that lithium batteries only do well in devices that are big power hogs like cameras. So then I switched to trusty Duracel batteries and even that didn't matter. I literally have to change my batteries every 3 or so days. All my drivers are up to date, and I'm running it on Windows Vista. It drives me insane when, for no good reason at all, it'll suddenly stop working--just freeze up. I've moved the receiver to the front of my tower and that didn't help. And why the batteries drain so quickly is beyond me. Honestly, I'd have replaced it a long time ago if I weren't so in love with the very convenient forwar/backward buttons on it. They make surfing the web and navigating folders so easy...but I'm afraid that's all the good I can say about it. It's time for a new mouse. Any suggestions?
In a rush of enthusiasm I ordered this Sony lens adapter and the telephoto lens. Over time and use (less and less), I have found it inconvenient to change from regular camera usage to the higher powered lens. Think about this one and be less enthusiastic to begin with....
My computer was always getting extremely hot (the program Speedfan said from 75-80C). So I looked around at all the highest rated fans around and I figured that this should do the job. I was really hoping this really lowered the temperature. However, I got this home and found it lowered only by around 3 degrees Celsius. Not bad, but definately not what I was hoping for. The dual fans under the holes (yes, they hard to see in that pic) are fairly weak. Like the littlest amount of air you could blow if asked to blow wind at something. Besides that, it is solidly constructed and doesn't let hot air get on your lap.
Bought this about 11 months ago. Took it on a week long trip for tunes then put it in a drawer for several months. Started using it just 2 months ago mostly for the voice recorder feature but also to listen to tunes. Today it puked. I figure I used it for less than 3 months total. Yes, daily use, but always gentle with it, never dropped, etc.Loved it while it worked. Great sound quality, easy enough to add and delete songs, etc. But hey - for this kind of money the thing should work a LOT longer than a couple of months!
There may not be anything wrong with this company's batteries - even though the picture on Amazon and the actual battery sent was different - but it did not work for me as a replacement for my APC UPS. They told me I had to "recalibrate" my UPS to match their battery - a tedious seven step process that was a pain. However, they did ultimately refund the full amount and for that I give them 2 stars.
I am a pro photographer and bought this to replace the 50 mm f/1.4 (a mistake .. now i can see!). I replaced the 50mm initially because it was not sharp enough albeit a good construction and felt it was a quality lens. This lens costs the same so I felt it should be about the same quality even if in terms of aperture it is a bit of a step backwards relative to the f/1.4 of the 50mm... but I was wrong. The 35mm f/2 is a HUGE step backwards in every direction. Every time I put it on the camera I feel like I will break it.. it is like a plastic toy. It is small and light, which is great. But it is soft... way too soft.. not too great. I have yet to get a sharp shot from this lens. Lesson learned: get the L series next time. Simply not worth $10 in my opinion.
I have had serious problems with the Sandisk 32MB compatibility with my Rio500. I cannot format the memory. I see other people have been successful, but not even Rio can figure out what is wrong with my player, memory, or computer (whichever is causing my computer and Rio to lock up). Any suggestions, please e-mail me at wlugo@ssc.wisc.edu
First let me explain that this is a great product. I bought the card for my canon digital camera and haven't had any problems with it since.The large capacity allows me to take it on long vacations without have to juggle multiple cards around. And as an avid, amateur photographer that is important.The only gripe I have with the product is the rebate. I sent my original UPC code to SanDisk and now they are claiming it was incorrect. Luckily I had kept the packaging for just such an unfortunate occurrence. And as I had expected, I indeed did send them the UPC on the packaging; however, now they are refusing to follow up on their part of the deal.I sent them a letter over two weeks ago and have not received a response. This is unacceptable. It is my understanding that the SanDisk people are crooks. Buyer beware.
What's great about it: Best Buy gave me my money backWhat's not so great: It doesn't workI bought the WG111V2 for my Compaq Presario V2000 laptop running XP Pro SP3 to connect to my Linksys WRT54G router. The original wireless card in the laptop had failed long ago and I had been using a Buffalo KG54, which was working great for about 2 years until it recently failed. I bought the WG111 because it had good reviews.The first WG111 wouldn't work at all until I downloaded the latest driver from the Netgear website. Then it worked great until it warmed up, then it wouldn't work at all (wouldn't even scan). I exchanged it for a new one from Best Buy. The second one would not work at all, even though it saw my router with a 98% signal strength. I use the strongest security measure I can (don't broadcast SSID, WAP2 with a strong password, and enable MAC filtering for only the MACs I input), so I turned off all the security measure, but it still wouldn't connect. I called Netgear Tech Support and spoke to Ralph, who had me try a number of things, none of which worked. He finally concluded that their Netgear WG111 was "incompatible" with my router and recommended I buy a Linksys Wireless Adapter.
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).
The design seemed fine until I actually put my 17" laptop on it. In no position would it hold the laptop in a secure manner. It would have been so simple to alter the stand so this wouldn't be a problem -- I don't know why it was designed this way. If the "feet" at the bottom were curved / hooked, that would securely hold the laptop and make certain that the computer didn't slip. This seems to be a general defect with the design so it will be sent back to Amazon ASAP. Very disappointed.
I've had good results with other Verbatim LightScribe discs, but I won't use the colored discs again. They looked terrific when I first burned them, but after about two weeks the images started to fade and blur - even on discs that were stored indoors and out of sunlight.
This is my second GPS. I had a Mio before, but my car was broken into. In all fairness, Tomtom One XL receives a much stronger signal than my old Mio (think it was a C310?). That being said, that is probably the only thing I like better about the TT One. This review will be a comparison between my old Mio unit and the TT One XL. In summary: DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT UNTIL THE USER INTERFACE AND POI ISSUES ARE CURED AND IMPROVED1. Maps: I decided to buy a Tomtom instead of getting another Mio because I was not really happy with the Mio maps for that it often instructed me to go down one way streets in the wrong direction (note: there has been a map update since then, and i cannot speak to the quality of the current map as of the date of this review). However, the Mio map was very good about showing street names. It seems to me that the TT One is always hesitant in giving me the street names for some reason. I believe it only shows you streets that are 2 blocks away in local traffic. This is really lame because you won't be able to get a good grasp of the roads and will not be able to provide detailed directions to others that are trying to get to the same place. i.e. you won't be able to tell your friend that the street to turn on is after so and so street in advance.I used the Tomtom One XL for the 2nd time yesterday and it already told me to take a road that did not exist. Also see below "6. Auto zoom"2. CPU speed: it takes the TT One XL a lot longer to calculate/recalculate routes than the Mio.3. Satellite signal: TT One has a much better signal than the Mio.4. POI: This is, in my opinion, TT One XL's biggest weakness. This is what I said about the POI function elsewhere on Amazon: I can't believe all these websites reviewing Tomtom One (and XL) failed to address this issue!!!! I bought my TT One XL last week, and do think that the POI is the biggest problem with the unit. There are several issues. 1. Input: the unit does not have a real-time auto complete like my other GPS (a Mio). 2. Results: there are soooo many useless POIs on the database that would simply obscure the POI's you actually need. For example, if I am looking for a store and does not want to search by category, the unit will give you POIs of parks, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. 3. Lacking the real important POIs: no grocery stores, no useful shops or stores. 4. Hidden info: I believe the unit has the address and the phone number to many of the POIs. However, this info is not easily accessible. On my Mio GPS, when you search for a store, it gives you the phone # and address on a business card-like screen and then asks you if you want to go there. This is extremely useful if you want to call to make sure the store is open or to make reservations.Additionally, the unit does not come with POI on retail stores. You will have to get a free download on a platform called TomTom Home. TT really really should have just included the retail stores on the unit. It was a serious pain to upload it to my TT One XL.Update: I looked up a Target store yesterday and it gave me a list of the stores. However, the unit only provided me with information on how far the store was from me and failed to include any information which would allow me to determine which particular Target branch was listed. This is really frustrating because, as most of us know, not all the Target stores are the same in quality and since TT One does not have the phone numbers listed I was unable to call the stores in advance to find out which one it is. (I don't think this would be as big of a problem for people with a better sense of direction than I do, but hey... that's why I need the GPS!!). Also... SOMEHOW THE UNIT WENT CRAZY AND KEPT ON RECALCULATING THE ROUTE when I hadn't even had the chance to start driving. Since I wasn't sure how many more times the unit was going to recalculate the route, I simply turned the unit off.5. User interface: I bought the TT One XL partially due to many people's review on its great user interface. However, I completely disagree with that assessment. Aside from the user interface associated with the POI, there lies a major problem in the main navigation screen. On the Mio, a user is able to drag the map on the navigation screen should he/she wishes to see more of the map. However, this is not possible on the TT One XL. This is a very important function because it allows a user to anticipate his/her route.6. Auto zoom: maybe it is just me, but the auto zoom function on the TT One XL tends to zoom in either too much or too little for me and is hardly ever "just right". This is very frustrating because there is little I can do to cure that issue.7. Support: I called the TT support this morning. The wait was very short, but their phone line sucked. I called from a landline and yet the signal was somehow breaking up and I had to repeat everything I said about 3 or 4 times. The support rep confirmed my concern with the POI. She said that there are currently no POI info available on grocery stores... she made a standard empty promise that it is a work in progress with no definitive deadline. She was obviously lying because she didn't even know that the unit had no grocery stores prior to my complaint.8. Instructions: the instructions that came with the TT One XL told me next to nothing about how to operate the unit beyond getting me from point A to point B.9. Hidden costs: While I was on the phone with the TT rep. She recommended that I BUY a newer version of the US map. I told her that I had just gotten my unit last week and should not have to pay extra for maps that had been developed since my unit was manufactured, but she still insisted on me having to. I told her that it was ridiculous and it just made me laugh.10. Mount: this is actually a pretty serious issue. I never really appreciated how great the Mio mount was until I used the TT mount. The TT mount is so flimsy that the GPS unit shakes like crazy on roads that are moderately bumpy. This is a frustrating problem because the only solution is to purchase a mount upgrade for $30-$35 (which sort of looks like the mount that comes with the Mio units). There are 2 other issues with the mount. First, the mount is very short, which means you either have to attach the GPS unit really high on your windshield as to block your view of the roads or keep it so low on the windshield that the unit will be really far from you (keep in mind that the windshields are slanted thus the lower you place the unit, the furhter it will be from you). Second, the suction cup is hard to remove by pulling the release tab if the mount is fully secured. On the Mio mount, there is a hard switch which increases and decreases the suction pressure which made installation and removal of the mount a breeze. Also the Mio mount has no flimsy parts and thus holds the unit very well.11. Hardware: In case you think the Tomtom one XL is as thin as it looks in the above picture throughout the unit, it is not. The unit is actually a lot thicker than I expected. Seriously, look at more pictures from different angles before you buy (which you really shouldn't be doing in the first place).As I am writing this, I realized that I should give it 2 star as opposed to my initial generous rating of 3 stars. As a matter of fact, I think I am going to return this unit today or tomorrow.Update: I am returning my Tomtom One XL today. I just got a Mio C520 and will probably write a review on that unit soon.Update: Knowing that everyone here is looking at multiple GPS units, I will leave a brief note about Mio C520. The Mio C520 has a much better user interface and POI than the TomTom One XL, but the positioning accuracy is very low and route recalculation speed is slower than my old Mio :( Wouldn't recommand the Mio C520 either.
I have no idea if this is an isolated incident, or symptom of a larger problem, but this thumbdrive, purchased from Amazon 11/25/05, has stopped functioning. The drive has lived in the USB slot of our desktop since delivery. We use it solely to back-up our Quicken files. IOW, it wasn't damaged by being moved around.The drive is undiscoverable by the desktop (Win XP) and I just tried it in the Mac laptop with the same result.
I just tried to tighten up one of the tilt adjustments and the handle came out. It will no longer screw in, like the inside is stripped. I have used this tripod head maybe twice. Definitely find a better product.
I thought that HP was a good product. I've spent 10 hours over the last 24 hour period trying to install the software and it's been nothing but a nightmare. Once the installation is done and all is installed sucessfully, I get nothing but errors & the computer cannot find half of what it is supposed to to work properly. I've been calling / emailing tech. support and nothing has been resolved. Once again, I am going to uninstall everything (if possible). That's just as much of a pain in the ass as it is to install. I will try again tomorrow night.
I bought this modem thinking it will install easily, but it didn't. Wish it would of come with the installation cd or Speedstream had a downloadable driver.
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.
As an avid photographer, I wanted a digital camera that had the complicated lense features of a regular SLR without the complications of the various storage disks/cards/drives that plague most other digital cameras. This camera looked like the one. It burns to a mini cd, and therefore the orginal images are available immediately on disc without software or cords. It has mini video functions as well as other high tech possibilities.Nice idea, but it failed. This camera is still relying on new burning technology, so the camera is still extremely fragile and definately not portable. I've had the camera 10 months and I've had to fix it three times. First the burning lense broke... any slight shake or bump will cause it to go off course, making the entire camera non-usable. As there is no harddrive within the camera, if you cannot burn to cd then you cannot take pictures. Then the photo lense got jammed (over the course of a month--so photos picked up a blur after a little while) and was unable to function, although I was still able to view pictures. After paying to REPLACE both parts (in excess of $150 each) the burning lense broke again after two months.If you're planning to only take the camera out on special occasions, fine, but if you're planning on doing any sightseeing with it, putting it in a bag and taking it anywhere, it won't hold up.
When it works, this is a nice low-end portable XM unit. The major drawback is the heaphones. The cable that plugs into the Sportscaster receiver is not very sturdy. Eventually the wires inside the cable break, and the headphones won't work anymore. The Sportscaster will just display "Check Antenna". Since the headphones have the XM antenna inside, you can't just replace them with somethng else.When my first set of these headphones stopped working, the company replaced them under warranty. Now that the second set has stopped working, I gave up and purchased a different XM receiver rather than invest any more money in this poorly designed product.
I bought some black and color cartridges by Amazon Imaging. What a waste of money. When I first installed them, it took about six cleaning cycles before they were ready to print. Then after every ten or so copies one of the colors would clog. Yesterday red got clogged so I ran eight cleaning cycles. Once red started working, blue got clogged and that took another six cleaning cycles. After all those cleaning cycles my black cartridge was empty and I had to replace it.I purchased these inks thinking that maybe Amazon.com had started a house brand, but from what I can tell Amazon Imaging has no connection to Amazon.com.Avoid these cartridges. The couple dollars you might save up front will be lost to cleaning cycles and wasted paper.
It took me over an hour to set up because there wasn't any specific direction to help me set up. I use Vista and over 3 year old manual doesn't mention anything. (though, the box says it supports)When I finally figured out and set up. It didn't really work better than my integrated laptop WLAN.It shows connections with more bars but i had hard time connecting and even after the successful connection, speed was slower than before.I'm returning the item tomorrow.
Got this as a gift 4 years ago, now I have a piece of junk with an HO7 error (bad motor). It will cost more to fix it than to just buy a new dvd player. My son got an Apex dvd player at the same time 4 years ago and it still works fine.
What a nifty idea! Too bad their quality control stinks.The first one was defective, and so was the second (replacement). Never did get to charge my laptop... It looks like the device sets the voltage based on the tip you use, and certain tips require more volts. With both iGo Juice adapters I tried they were unable to properly power certain tips -- presumably the higher voltage ones, such as the one my laptop (a Toshiba) requires. When I called iGo, Customer support promptly declared them "defective" and said to return them. At least they acknowledge the problem...Amazon.com's support when returning them has been great.
I acquired this router through my old boss and I must say it is garbage. I am a Computer hardware engineer graduate from OIT, worked as a computer technician for a year for a home business and currently work at intel. I live and breate electronics and computers. This router is a good step in the right direction but lacks the most of important thing: Actually working. I have both the BEFW11S4 Ver.2 and Ver. 4 Routers and both have the same problem. Basically everything connects up fine. All computer hard wired or wireless connect great. Good signal and all. Then anywhere from about 1-4 days everything stops. All computers have no connectivity. You can't even connect to the 192.168.1.1 to access the routers settings. The only way to fix is to unplug the router and plug it back in and restart all the computers. I've tried every setting adjustment you can think of and nothing helps this issue. I run a server and having these kinds of problems is a real headache. The tech support is ok although they seem not very knowledgable. They have a great online chat option. I am going to try a Linksys WRT54G router since its the #8 selling item on amazon and seems to be rated well. I hope to god the problem is solved. If not i will return it to Frys where I'm gonna get it from.
The product does not work. It is defective, and I am having problems with PC universe.Not happy. They said they would send me RMA by Jan 14th and still nothing.
I have tried to install (and un-install) this product four times now over the course of about 3 hours and am giving up. Technical support is M-F 9a.m. - 6 p.m. Central time, so no one is available to help me today -- Sunday. Initially, I thought it was because I hadn't disabled the software firewall that it did not install successfully. However, it just refuses to connect to my wireless network which is a Netgear 80211.b/802.11g with 128 bit WEP. After reading the reviews, I am going to wait for the next version which hopefully will support other media streams other than just MP3.
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.
This is cheaply made. The drive after formating constantly needs repair by windows, losing files. Pin works apart in travel. Big and bulky. Like carrying a mag-lite. Good idea, just not well executed.
Just because this cable is made by "cables to go" doesn't mean they are any better than cables that they include with most ipods/mp3 players. For the price you pay, you get nothing but a thin cheap wire. They dont make good connection, crackle when you touch where they are connected. They are so thin that they are prone to pick up interference. If you want something that is in this price range, but better quality go with Rite/AV. Even though the reviews aren't good for them, I never had any problems with them. They are cheaper then the cables to go, and they are much thicker. If you need something shielded and higher end for you car, then I suggest the higher end cables to go or the premium cables made by monoprice. The Monoprice cables are cheap and thick as a piece of rope.... The cables to go premium or middle end are good, but more expensive than the Monoprice. There is no reason I can give you to purchase these, espically when the Rite AV bottom end cables are cheaper and better quality (both thicker and make better connections) Save your money..these are not an upgrade to the cables that come with your electronic equipment.
I really liked these earbuds when I first got them. But only after a few months, they stopped working. So I replaced them under the warranty, but sure enough, it happened again!! So I replaced them again under the warranty. Quite a pain in the ass, but I thought I'd take extra good care of them to make sure nothing happened. So I started to protect them better.But once again, they broke down. I wasn't sure if they were under warranty as I was out of the country for a while when they shipped and didn't get to use them for a long time. I was told that replacement warranty lasts 6 months as opposed to usual 12, so I was not under warranty:( BUT they offered to sell me them for half price. Ok, not a bad deal. They also had advertised on their website "limited time shipping & handling & taxes included." But when I asked them about that, they said it was an error and refused to honor it. That was just too shady for my taste. I went back on the website the next day, and the "error" was still there. Needless to say, I decided to take my business elsewhere.So to sum up :)...headphones sound good, but don't last, and vmoda's business practices are questionable.
I used to use this product regularly; now with the added bittering agent, I can't even go near it. I cleaned my mouse and keyboard three days ago and still today, when I ate lunch at my desk, my food tasted horrible because it was on my hands and I couldn't get it off. It seems to be gaining in strength. I am very disappointed that 3M ruined a good product for the health benefits to people who, if they want it that bad, will probably just inhale the bittering agent anyway. What a shame.
My former keyboard was similar but a different brand. The real problem is the mouse. It says it is ergonomic but it is the most uncomfortable mouse I have ever used. It is huge and you hand is suppose to be laying on it's side, but that means that your hand is dragging on the desk and slowing it down. It is terrible.
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.
It's a nice-looking product. It seems like I would have liked it. But...My unit had an electrical problem. I connected two portable external hard drives, one powered external hard drive, a printer, an external DVD+-RW drive, a mouse and a keyboard. Then I plugged it in.First I noticed my mouse didn't work. So I unplugged it and plugged in another one. "That's strange, that one doesn't work either," I thought. "Hmmm, and what's that smell?" Turns out, that smell was a hard drive frying. Once I figured that out I unplugged everything and waited.After a few hours, when I figured everything would have cooled down, I started testing my devices. One portable external drive still "sort of" works. I can see most of the file structure but copying attempts fail. The powered external hard drive mostly worked for a couple days and then quit. One portable hard drive never worked again. The optical drive still works, occasionally, but typically won't boot. Occasionally the printer works. The mice never worked again. And the keyboard was fine. Everything's been tested on 3 different PC systems and 1 Linux system.The worst part? Those were my redundant data storage. I lost everything.
can nolonger write to my drive. So now its worthless. Seems alot of others have had the same results. Stay away from Cention products
The only part of this product that works in the rf usb dongle which is recognized on my mac and pc but the keyboard itself will not sync. It is possible I am not correctly syncing it but there are no instructions with the keyboard. I tried to get support from the Adesso website but there is no mention of the WKB-3000UB and they have yet to respond to my emails requesting support. I wouldn't recommend this as I have yet to see it work once.
For one thing, the buttons are so small that it's almost impossible to hit the right one after dark. Second, the Anti-skip eats the batteries real quick. And the player will beep only when there's just five or six minutes left in the batteries. Not cool. And to make things worse, the one I bought lasted only two months before it wouldn't play anything.One thing that really works well is the skip protection. Even &quot;washboard&quot; dirt roads couldn't make it jump around while playing. And with Koss TD-60 headphones, the extra bass was really something else. Still could have used more, though.My feeling is that it's too little for too much. The next one I buy will be a Sony.
Offers only marginal reception in the Chicago area for DTV. Amplified versions of this type of antenna work better.
Last time I checked, a Microsoft wireless mouse is few bucks cheaper so definitely opt for that if you are reading this. For $13, it still doesn't worth the money. The scroll roller on mine isn't align in the center either. Now if you're one of those Microsoft haters, still go for something else over this Gear Head mouse. Like couple reviewers already said, the battery life lasts approximately 1-2 weeks. The Sunbeam Extra Heavy Duty lasted a little over a week with only ~2 hours of use every day. Moreover the cursor freezes over time which means after you type, you would either have to click once to reactivate its sensor or expect to wait couple seconds to go where you wanted to go. In summary, avoid this product unless it's given to you as a gift.
Don't buy this piece of crap case. It is a flimsy piece of silicone with no plastic face to really protect the item.The carrying case that comes with the unit is fine.
I've had about 3 pairs of these headphones, and I like the design and the feel of them. Unfortunately, one headphone always stops working after a couple months. I wouldn't recommend these for anybody.
I should have read the other reviews before I bought this thing. Installing it was a series of minor problems. The F connector insulation was sticking into the hole for the pin, so I had to force the connector on. The unit doesn't come with an A/V cable to connect to your TV (What, exactly, do they expect you to do with it if not hook it up to your TV?), so that required a trip to Radio Shack. I finally got it put together and it wouldn't recognize any DVDs. I tried several. So, I called Sony customer service. They had me power cycle it, then told me to send it in for service. Forget it. I returned it and got a similarly priced Toshiba one, which took about 15 seconds to install and worked immediately.Don't buy this one.
Worked for a week and then keep getting "card not ready" error. Tried putting in and out, rebotting ...DOES NOT WORK. I wish I could get a refund.
EForcity has a serious problem with terrible descriptions.This charger absolutely will not work with a 3G iphone. The description is still not fixed, even months after people raised this issue.This seller is fraudulent in my view - leaving up this known wrong description.
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.
After plugging this into my Zen Vision:M, I quickly noticed the cord & plug felt warm. I unplugged immediately and my ZVM never worked again. Apparently damaged the circuit board and had to be returned to Creative for replacement. I will only use Creative products with my ZVM.
When I bought this drive, I thought this is the best one. But after using this product for little more than a year, I can't say the same again.My USB drive stopped functioning due to external casing/enclosure failure and gave me an error message "Cypress AT2LP RC42 driver not found". I was surprized to know that this driver is NOT shipped in the box or cd.This drive came with 1 yr warranty and I was out of warranty by this time. Interesting to note is that other Seagate drives comes with 5 year warranty.To make my drive work again, I had to buy a new external enclosure/casing from a third party vendor and then it started working again.Thank god I did not loose any data. But be prepared for a data loss and regularly backup your important data.
Rio Volt broke after one month. We took the Rio Volt on vacation, it worked fine, but when we got home the CD's wouldn't spin. It suffered no abuse whatsoever. I have been trying to get in touch with SonicBlue for 6 weeks, so far no luck. I talked to one individual on the phone, he said they would email me and send a box to return the Rio Volt in. That was three weeks ago. Nothing. Sonic Blue appears to be avoiding us. so for now all I have is a broken mp3 player that cost a fair amount of money.
I cannot tell you how I hate this camera. It takes 7-9 seconds after snapping a picture to shoot the next one. By that time, the subject has left the building.The LCD screen is tiny and hard to see almost always...as is the viewfinderThe pictures are of marginal quality.Pentax should be ashamed. I bought this in a hurry from Ritz Cameras (I have the same feelings about that place).So, I'll just toss it sometime and buy something else with a new lesson learned:Avoid Pentax like the plague.
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 recently used the Sony SRF-M85V S2 arm band radio...as soon as I got home from my walk, I found all the packaging it came in, packed it all back up and sent it back. The reception is HORRIBLE, it is even worse than horrible. I live in an area where reception is never a problem, but when on my walk, I was lucky if I had a total of 60 seconds of clear reception. There is a button for local versus further away stations, that made no difference in the reception. Maybe if you were standing in the lobby of the radio station would you be able to actually tune it in. I have had much cheaper radios that worked far better than this one. The only good thing I can say about this product is that I really l liked the armband.
DVR's are great. I have 3 -- 2 Replays and a Tivo. I highly recommend them over VCR's for all the reasons you read in all the reviews. They also work quite well with few glitches, so I hadn't had much chance to test their tech support, until recently.My Tivo unit is not properly contacting the server to download the program directory. This has been going on for over 2 weeks, so now my unit won't record at all. Tivo support lines have 30 min+ waits to get through. Online support is very limited. Upon getting thru to the first Tivo number, finally, they sent me to a second Philips number, and they were closed, with limited business hours. It would be one thing if this were just bad out-of-warranty hardware support, we're all used to that. However, Tivo is charging $12/month for the directory service and to not be willing to even take my call on it is frustrating.I've had no problems with 2 Replay TV units, which I've owned longer, and would recommend them over Tivo. Functionally, the units are essentially the same -- Tivo's slightly easier to use but Replay is slightly more flexible. My next unit will be another Replay.
Neither the camera nor the PC would recognize this card. Sent email to tech support requesting assistance. 2 weeks later and still no response. Card is useless to me.
Western Digital WDXMS1200TN Passport 120 GB USB 2.0 2.5-Inch Portable Hard DriveWe had this product for 6 months and it suddenly stopped working with no warning. I lost my entire backup data. The product came with a limited 4 months warranty. Outside the warranty Western Digital require $14/- for technical support per incident, but no assurance of recovering the data. So baisically we have to discard this.
Was okay while it lasted, but we bought the monitor in June 2005 and it is now dead (in July 2006). Very disappointing.The monitor comes on for a few seconds and then goes off. It is exactly what is described in HP's product alert "HP Pavilion f1703 LCD Monitor - Intermittent Video, No Video, No Backlight" except that their replacement only covers monitors manufactured from October 2003 through June 2004. Despite the fact that it appears to be exactly the same problem which they apparently didn't fix in later revisions, they will not replace or repair our monitor, so it is now useless.For this reason I recommend staying away from this product.
This is a terrific product and a costly one for portable iPod speakers. Unfortunately for over a year, I have yet to be able to find a new Lithium ion battery since mine quit working. They are NO WHERE to be found at any major battery outlet or online. I went to Sonic Impact's website to see if I could at least contact someone. Their webpage does not provide any contact info and their batteries & accessories tab only has a replacement remote and plug in. Not the actual battery. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT. What was this company thinking????
After reading all the glowing reviews, I was really excited to get this. After using it for 5 minutes, I knew it was going back. Reviews of this seem to be either glowing or harsh, without much middle ground. I think the people who like it are those who care only about picture quality, and don't want to use many of its features. If you only want a TV monitor for a bright room, the picture and sound are great. However, there are many bad things about this unit that make it just not worth it. Where do I begin:Black level & buzz - even with the backlight down low, a full black screen on this will light up your room. And with the backlight on low, the built-in speakers emit a horrible loud buzz. It is not a faint hum as I read before buying, it is a LOUD buzz. I don't understand why LCD makers think we want these things as bright at the sun, I am much more concerned with having black look black.Computer - forget about using this as a monitor. There is no Windows driver for it. You can tweak it to look good with a 3rd party tool called PowerStrip, but even then any mode change causes it to slip back into unreadable mode. And DVI did NOT work with my brand new computer - I had to use a VGA cable. I heard that if it does work, it will only show a signal after windows starts, so you can't see the boot process or DOS. The screen is far too bright (or loud) to use for hours at a time without eyestrain.Remote - The remote barely works - you have to press each button 2-5 times to get it to go through, and then it only has a 6 foot range.Interface - The menu system is asinine, with the center button being cancel, and "right" being enter. After much use I still can't get used to it, and it still takes a lot of thought to figure out how to do simple tasks. Just about everything you do has a 5 second delay as the monitor changes modes.Misc - The headphone jack is in the back behind a screw panel, limited aspect ratios (3), very bad std tv image. I gave this 2 stars instead of 1 because it will be good for people who have no desire to use its features or remote.Even if they fixed half of these problems I wouldn't want this unit. It just has way too many issues. The sad thing is they all would be pretty simple issues for the manufacturer to fix.
Beware of outdated OS and drivers that won't load. I donated it to Good Will. I read the reviews, some people could get it to work.
This is a very well designed light and works very well. You have better control of the light vs. snake neck light types. The quailty of light put out is good and is not so bright as to create glare. There is one major flaw in this light. It has a very short life span. It died after only two months!
I like transmitting audio from my machine to my home stereo. My wife really likes it a lot - Austin radio is terrible - so getting a few thousand more stations is great. I bought the remote tuner though and the software always crashes. I wrote support and got no answer. I've also checked the web -- nothing. Also weekends are bad because many people are using their cordless phones in our building and so we get the loud "BBRRRRPPPP!" every couple of minutes when someone uses their phone or gets a call.
This company is a complete ripoff. They find every loophole to get out of paying for the product. DO NOT BUY THIS SERVICE.
Re: Linksys BEFW11S4, // POOR customer service:This product worked fine for about 11 months.After that it would drop the connections (cat5 & WAN)with increasing consistancy. We had to perform the "reset trick"(hold reset button for 60 sec. [30 sec doesn't work] anddisconnect the power cord) more and more often.Now the unit won't connect at all. Updating to the newerfirmware is of no use as the router won't connect.This seems to be the norm. Look to "DSL Reports.com"and you'll see that humdreds of others have had very similar problems.From the posts over there, sometimes updating firmware works butoften doesn't.When it gets to the point of this one your only recourseis to replace it. And if it's over one year old forgetany sympathy from Linksys.Did I mention the EXTREMELY poor customer service at Linksys?Not even worth the trouble. The person on the phonealways had a VERY hard time speaking/understanding Englishand they would keep repeating the same old stuff and ignore whatyou say as if they are just reading from a book.This all too common an experience it seems. :(Only reason we gave it two stars is because it did workfine for a while. How do they perfectly design these togo bad just after the warranty has expired.Absolutely uncanny!! :(
The Netgear power supply pictured is light weight and slim with a 12 volt, 1.0 amp output. Sodo Tek, however, sent me a bulky, heavy, old fashioned transformer with 12 volt, 1.5 amp output; it is also made by NetGear or it is a fake. Not sure. And I am not sure if the 1.5 amp output will damage my router or not.
I can't add much to what's already been said but I want to echo the disappointment in hopes that Logitech will hurry up and fix this product.It's great hardware. The screen is bright & legible, it's the perfect combo of hard & soft buttons, and it's also the perfect blend of easy to operate while being light and small. BUT the software is just unbelievable. This product should not be on the market. I have never used a product that out of the box was so buggy. The whole reason to buy this remote is customizability, and so many of the customizations just won't "take" (you put them in, and they disappear, and you lose your work). And I think I'm pretty patient - I've owned a Slim Devices Squeezebox for more than a year, and though there were many frustrations with that device, the company was very responsive, with nightly software updates and a bug list that anyone can post to. Logitech has a lot to learn from this company, which they recently acquired.That said, I'm keeping the remote - it does function and I'm hopeful they'll work on the software. But for the price, Logitech has no excuse. The remote is essentially a nicer version of what they already offer; there's not really any new functions, it's mostly the packaging of non-standard hard buttons into soft. Someone should get fired over this. No backup for customer programming? Come on.
I take back every nice thing I've ever said about Slingbox. Based on my recent experiences with Slingbox support, I can no longer recommend the product. Slingbox seems to feel free to push out software updates that will break the Slingbox, and then if you've owned the box for more than 12 months they want to charge you $29 per call to discuss the problem.After a recent software update, my Slingbox Pro now thinks that "it was not originally designed to be used in the USA" and has forgotten all of the remote control settings. For the record, the Slingbox has only been used in the U.S. (California, specifically).[....]I should point out that this experience is a marked contrast to the support that I've received on other pieces of home networking hardware, including routers from DLINK, Buffalo, and Netgear.I suspect that all it would take to get my system back up and running would be to revert to the earlier software version, but the tech support folks refused to provide me with those files.
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.
This thing is junk. It looks nice sitting on my desk collecting dust, and the blue light is kinda cool to look at, but the actual docking connection in mine is very weakly "spring loaded", so it doesn't fully insert into the bottom of my Sansa. Also, probably since the dock doesn't actually "dock", the line-out the back doesn't work either, so there is no sound. All in all, it does nothing and doesn't work. At least mine doesn't. And I really don't feel like hassling with the return process, so lesson learned.** UPDATE **I took the thing apart and was able to Gorilla Glue the dock assembly to the housing. I plugged it into my computer, and it just sits and loops continuously where the Sansa screen says "Connected....Writing....Refresh Database..." etc. Then a message in Windows XP (I know, work computer. I use Win7 at home, haven't tried that yet) has an error message pop-up at the bottom right toolbar, and that's the end. Cannot use it with my XP computer at work. Not sure if this is a Griffin problem, or a computer problem, but so far I still have a very stylish paperweight with a nice blue LED light on it.
i recived this printer "free" with the purchase of a computer a few years back, and have hated every moment with it. it was poor printing quality thats looks more like a dot matrix print. the ink is too expensive and the printer eats it quickly. it also has issues handling paper as well, it has to be fed in piece by piece or it will jam, and the printer is also very slow, so hope you dont have to be anywhere too soon.
I bought this camera in June 2000. Since then, over 2 years it has been returned for repairs 4 times! Each time the problems have been associated with the electrical system. The electrical system drains the batteries and eventually shuts down all of the functions of the camera. Perhaps mine is a dud. I have had 3 other point and shoot Olympus cameras, all were great until now. This one is a lemon. Besides that, I do not believe the APS system is particularly advantageous and would not purchase it again.
unless you have a really new computer don't buy this. I experienced multiple issues with a 2 yr old Dell, requiring BIOS upgrades, window installer upgrades, and problems that tech support could not resolve. What a waste of time for a machine that is low end. Don't buy it.
The Function / Video buttons are VERY confusing. Sometimes one buttonperforms the same function as the other and sometimes not and it nevermakes sense. You have to cycle through screens of options that are notinstalled. This takes time and is very frustrating. Having to punchingthese buttons really show how poorly the user interface is laid out.I also added the Bluetooth and Navigation modules. The GPS module is great. However, if you are buying it for that then just buy a Garmin GPS with bluetooth. It will serve you better than that combination in the DDX8019 and save you about $400.The bluetooth phone module KCA-BT100 works well as a phone. The bluetooth interaction with the phone works very well and the phone plays well with the other applications. They all mute when the phone rings. However, the documentation that comes with it doesn't match the DDX8019 and the DX8019 documentation is slim on things like how to use the phone book. My phonebook is greyed out and there is no mention of this "feature" in either book. The manual literally says, "use your phone to transfer you contacts". The end... no more.iPod integration is implemented extremely poorly. I listen to podcasts a lot. The podcasts are sorted alphabetically not chronologically like they are on the iPod and iTunes. So you have no idea what podcast you have already listened to unless you know the names of them. When you are watching a video podcast and turn off the car, it will not start back up. You have to leave the video podcast screen then come back. Scroll through all of you podcast and select the one you were listening to. Speaking of which, this also happens when you start the car while watching a video with the car off. There are other units out there that "survive" the starting of the car.And this is screwy...every time you plug your iPod into the DD 8019, it turns on the "Repeat All" setting. So unless you want this feature turned on permanently, you must turn it off EVERY TIME you disconnect it from your car!The Kenwood website is minimal. You can download the user's manual (see above) or register you unit. That's it. Also, you can't download the user manuals for the add-on units. Where are the FAQ's, software updates, etc. that come with an expensive piece of electronics like this?The USB port is very functional if you only want to play music. However if you want to see video or photos you have to burn them to a CD/DVD. How easy would it have been to make this work for the USB too? I personally don't have a CD burner attached to my digital camera. The USB port is used to upgrade the software too and works well for that purpose (see below).At last, an upgrade NOT!After owning the unit for about two weeks, Kenwood posted an upgrade for the iPod interface on their website. I was excited to see this. However, it only added support for older iPods (not for newer iPods--touch and iPhone). Other than that, all of the quiks still exist.I am at v1.0.9. The only thing I noticed is that now, I have to hit the TEL button up to four times before the telephone screen will show up. The good part is this is consistent with ALL SCREENS so it doesn't matter if you are driving down a bouncy road.On the plus side, the upgrade process was easy and worked seemlessly. In short. This unit cost too much for the number of user interface problems. I hope there are more software upgrades in store. Kenwood should stick to amplifiers and receivers.
A dvd recorder is a great idea and I would like to say this RCA is a great recorder but the truth is somewhat different. I purchased mine from a local dealer about a month ago. It records fine, the picture is great and the vcr in the same unit is handy. Now for the bad news. After the disk is recorded it needs to be finalized to be able to play in other dvd players. I am experiencing a failure rate as high as 3 out of 4. This is a big waste of time, and disks, as I have to try, try again and hope for the best. My dealer tried to help me but didn't have much experience with the dvd recorders. RCA is no help! Their website is a disaster and out of date, it doesn't even list this model and they have been selling them since June. They doesn't have a 800 number for contact and as for emailing them remember keep the message short. They don't give you room to explain the problem. If I knew then what I know now I would have researched a lot more brands and would probably brought something else. BUYER BEWARE.
I bought a 512 rio forge for my wife in December. It was great, and I bought a 256 for myself in January and another for my son in February. Then the problems started.I am not sure what problems my son had, but I know he sent his back for warranty work once and then got the seller to take it back and let him buy another brand.Then my wife's 512 stopped working -- It would only turn on momentarily. Customer support told her to send it back, which she did.Three days ago, mine stopped working. It will not turn on at all. While I was talking to the customer support two days ago, I asked about my wife's. The tech said it was on the way back, but then realized they were returning a 256 instead of the 512 she sent in.But not to worry. Since my 256 had to be sent back, I should keep the 256 they were sending, and they would return a 512 to me. And to make up for my trouble, they would e-mail me something I could use at UPS to send it back at their expense.The e-mail never came. When I called back this morning, I was told it was going out today. If so, it did not arrive. I left a message with the woman I was dealing with this afternoon -- she was talking to someone else -- and told her I wanted to get the the thing repaired as quickly as possible, was willing to pay the mailing costs, and asked her to call back and tell me who to send the machine to. She didn't. And no e-mail arrived.The 256 they exchanged for my wife's 512 arrived today. It does not work. She cannot turn it on.In sum: three buys, three duds; a 100 % failure rate and very poor customer service.****A few days after I wrote the above, and after I voiced my complaints to the company, I received two new working Rio Forges in the mail, and they are have worked nicelyh ever since. I should not have had to have gone through the frustration, and I don't know why I had such a run of bad luck, but it all seemed to work out in the end. The machine is great when it works, and the two new ones have worked for about two months, now.
I am returning my set for refund. I bought these for my Samsung mp3 player. The base from the headphones included with the player is better. The documentation says to make sure you have a good fit or you will not hear the base and have a weak or tinny sound. I tried both types of the included inserts and I could not get them to work for me. I tested them for several hours trying to get a good deep base. After spending this much for a set of headphones I really wanted them to work. Got a few second opinions from the family and they all agreed the base was just not there compared to the Samsung headphones that came with the player. Sending them back.
I have a 10% success of getting a usable picture from this DSC P100 camera. Having read other reviews and web sites I can only agree that this camera is extremely sensitive to movement and as such you cannot guarantee getting that all important picture. I have been a digital camera user for 3 years now and this was my 3rd and non of the pictures are better than my 3 year old Fuji FinePix 4700. It is so hit and miss (mainly miss) that I am back to the market to get another digital camera. Very disappointed but I cannot live with the uncertainty, I need quality pictures every time!My advice if you want this camera is to be sure you buy it from a store whre you can return it with no questions, and then try it for yourself in real world situations and see if you are happy with it!
My sisters tried to set this up for my mom. They are both computer savvy. They were unable to ever get it to print an e-mail, though the account, when viewed on the web by the sender, showed all mail successfully delivered. The web also randomly showed a bunch of error messages like "out of paper" or "door open" though the person standing right there could confirm that was not the case. So if you are thinking you are going to be able to manage your parents account from a remote location and know just what's going on- think again. The notion that an elderly, non-computer literate person could set this up themselves is a joke. My sisters found Presto tech support to be condesending and insulting. The instruction manual left out major important pieces of information-like you cannot use a spliter on the phone jack where you connect it- and the phone help was rude and unable to solve the problems.Now it falls to me to return the *&%#**! thing because my mom is completely confused and frustrated by it. Isn't that just exactly what this thing claims to eliminate? Now she just wants it out of the house and will ever try any new technology again. Thanks a lot Presto.
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.
bought this product just over a year and a half ago and it is no longer working. Appears to be cheaply made and overall experience was disappointing.
The only problem with this boom box is its cd player. The first time I inserted a disc, it wasn't playing at all. It kept spinning and spinning and trying to read the cd but was unable to. I really do not know what is the fault with a brand new player but I was totally frustrated and disappointed after spending my money on it as I needed a player that was portable and yet looks good. To this day I am fortunate that everytime it reads no disc, I would open the hatch and slam it hard with the cd inside hoping it would play and it did. But sometimes it didn't so I had to do this several times and just standing there waiting for it to play and only then I could walk away from it. I would not recommend this player to anyone unless you wanna try your luck. I think the problem is that it was made in CHINA!!!
I purchased this case because it was listed as an accessory for the Canon G2. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit the G2, but rather the G1. Don't buy this case for a G2 - you need the PSC-2000!
weight is uncomfortable, sound quality only fair, not sharp and crisp as it should be for phones at this price
Before I receeived the item, price went down on Amazon, I informed Amazon. They took no responsibility other that to tell me to conatact Beach Camera. I contacted Beach Camera. There was no reponse from Beach Camera. What a customer service!
When I was looking for a device that could protect or deter a looter from taking my laptop, I never imagine that this particular piece would end up damaging my computer. First of all it is a pain in the neck to get that thing to work easily and then when you really get to make it work it ends up damaging the side of your computer, making a big scratch and if someone wants to take your laptop and finds this device attached to it, it only takes for that person to pull it really violently to probably destroy your valuable computer, I now it's hard to think about leaving your computer someplace without any antitheft device, but think twice about how to protect your laptop before buying one of these products.I have a Powerbook G4, and that was my experience I don't know how it works on other brands or models.
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.
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.
Great. I've had this monitor for just about a year and suddenly the screen goes black for no reason. Press the button and the screen will work for another 8 seconds, then go black suddenly. Press it off, press it on, it'll work for 8 seconds.Apparently from forums i have read, a vast majority of other owners have this monitor problem, and unfortunately there's no class action suit to recall the monitor. After a year of any of their products, HP wants nothing to do with you. Right now i'm using my faithful old CRT monitor too, the very thing i tried to replace.Ah well, how utilitarian of me to support big business at the expense of myself.
This MP3 player works great until you start having problems. I have purchased 3 of these for various members of my family. The first one broke within the 3 month warranty period and I returned it to the company for repair/replacement. I emailed them and never received a response and after a month, have not heard anything from the company. The second one broke shortly after the three month warranty period. They do not respond to emails and do not answer/return phone calls. Please save your money and go with a company that makes a better quality product or at least provides some customer service.
I am copying a pile of discs after originally burning about a year ago. All went fine until I hit the Philips. Now I had copied these about 4 or 5 months ago and they were fine. Now 3 out of 5 failed with errors. I am wondering if thelong term storage properties of these are compromised.They do play fine in DVD players, but wonder how long that will be if secotrs are going bad.
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..
This is great for protecting your ipod but when I went to use the belt clip for the first time, it broke. Needless to say ,I was pissed.
Well, it was great while it lasted. Unfortunately, it did not last long.Like other reviewers, after &lt;20 use cycles the device failed and I got a "lock" error when, in fact, the write-protection lock was not engaged. Oddly, by engaging the lock (i.e. entering read-only mode) I was able to remove the picture files from the card. Obviously, further use in the camera was impossible; I was also unable to reformat the card (either with my camera or with the SD Associations free software [..]).This card has a high average rating but I would urge customers to consider the number of 1-star ratings due to complete product failure before they purchase this item.
Spend a few more dollars and buy something that works, this is VERY poor quality and even if it works for a few weeks it will soon die. Mine is in the garbage and I am back to ordering a real set.
I had a hard time using this book as a good resource for Organic Chemistry I - the diagrams are unhelpful and hard to remember for kep moments during tests. Taking Organic Chem II at a different school and using another book (by Paula Yurkanis Bruice), I realized how lacking this one was in clear description, detail, and user-friendly images. Maybe I would have done better in Organic I had we used a different (and better) textbook.
Not the best quality product, one of the switches is stuck in and it happened the second day of use. The price is good if your looking for something simple and low quality.
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 should have learned my lesson with my first Canon printer. Unfortunately I replaced it with this ip3000 model. It will not last! The paper feed mechanism will soon go bad. Mine fed paper in at an angle, grabbing it on the right side and ripping it apart. After too many hours of research and dickering, I simple annihilated it into with the largest hammer I have! I must have thrown over fifty pieces into the garbage. The problems with this printer are well documented on the internet despite positive feedback here on Amazon. I will NEVER buy another Canon product again. NEVER!!!
I bought this mouse for my two year old son, because I thought the regular mouse was too big for him. I picked this particular mouse because the description(or other written reviews) said that both left and right click functions, could be mapped into one. Well that did not happen for me, I downloaded and ran the program-uninstalled and tried so many times. Yet it didn't work-mapping the functions into one didn't. Anyway,less than a week later of using the regular mouse, my son has mastered its use, and we no longer have any use for this kidz mouse.
I'm sure the product is fine. But I'd never know. They neglect to tell you that Canon stopped making drivers for this thing. latest you can get is windows XP support. Don't waste your time trying to save some money like I did. Find a newer scanner that will actually work on your machine. If you use Vista 32 bit or earlier then by all means grab it. I'm sure it works fine. But Most people buy PCs right off the shelf from best buy and they come with Windows 7. So this thing wont work.
I love what this unit should do...........but my first one stopped working within the first 30 days and when I tried again with a replacement..........that one did the SAME THING within 3 months. :(
The interface is difficult and not very intuitive to use. Why SONY makes things so complicated is unknown to me. I'm taking it back to Radio Shack and exchanging for a Garmin, I will gladly pay the difference and refurbishing charge.
This Fuji case has no padding and no compartments for batteries, spare memory cards, etc.The Lowepro TX200, which is listed as a compact camcorder case, is ideal. It holds the camera snug, has a couple of small pockets, and is a much better value.
Do a good job of isolating sound but they are poorly made. The wire to the ears is extremely thin. One ear went out after only several months of normal use.
I didn't want to spend a lot on a frame so I chose this one. After shipping it was about $25 anyway though and it is complete garbage. Doesn't stay together, very flimsy. Would not recommend.
This case only carries the camera!!. The product description specifies that it carries the camera plus the battery and card!!
I spent more than an hour trying to set this up, but I kept getting messages saying 'Unable to connect to printer'. I also found the manual difficult to follow - it was not written for averagely computer literate people like me.I went to the HP website, which told me there was no telephone support for the product. I tried chat support twice, but each time there was no reply after about ten minutes.To be fair, I did get an email apologizing for the fact that I couldn't get through and asking me to try again, but I had better things to do with my time. I sent it back, and will continue to use my time-honored method of sending documents to a remote printer, which involves walking upstairs with a USB stick.
I received my first unit and noticed the low volume noise problem. I returned it to the repair site at my expense and received a replacement--red sauce on the speakers and the CD would not even power up. Obviously, no one had even looked at it. I received a second replacement unit--CD would not even spin and I received "error message". Called again and they are shipping my third unit. This is very frustrating as the repair service has very poor quality control and the unit has significant problems as I am not the only one with these problems.
This router is horrible!! I bought one around late January and after maybe a month it died. I called LinkSys to have it replaced. No help there from them. So I buy a NEW one, it dies within a month as well. Go with the D-Link router!!!
I figured a camera this small would be somewhat limited on battery life. With the flash on, I'm getting a dozen or so photos per pair of standard Duracell AAA batteries. I've had problems getting the camera to recognize a 128MB SD card - I keep getting a generic "file error". Usually wiping the card fixes the problem. But.. make sure you get a card. If you have the camera hooked up to a PC/laptop via the USB cable... there go your batteries. And since there's no plug for an AC adapter, no chance of driving the camera from the wall socket. The stick on the back that is used for zoom and menu navigation is set so close to the case, you have to get your fingernail under it to move it without pushing it down (which selects the menu option you're on). Picture quality is awful. You might get a 3M photo, but the color is horrible on auto white balance. Time to take a photo after you push the button... let's just say that if your target isn't completely stationary, your photo will be too blurry to keep.(...)
difficult to get it to stay in place if you are connected to a patch cable to your PC. Almost to small to work at all even when it isn't connected to a cable. Don't buy.
I agree with the first reviewer. This thing says 'incompetent' all over it! Maybe it works for other operating systems, but those of us using Win98SE, which it claims to support, it's a dud. I had the same experience as the other gentleman. I can't find a driver anywhere, and Sakar (the manufacturer) doesn't answer their phone. I have to go back to town tomorrow. I'll be taking this dog back to it's owner.
I ordered the battery as it was recommended with the camera(Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)). This is the wrong battery for the camera. It should not be sold with the camera as a spare battery.
These are good for running and have a pretty good sound quality. The only thing negative is that the pink ones are twice the price as the white ones?
I purchased a bottle of iDrops for use on my iPhone4 because the site said it worked with this model.I used it exactly according to the instructions provided, and it did remove smaller scratches.However, the iPhone4's glass is also treated so it resists fingerprints (oleophobic coating)--iDrops also removed this treatment.The end result is that while the scratches are taken care of, the backplate looks much worse than when I started--fingerprints stick to it extremely easily, and you can easily see the outlines of the area treated with iDrops with even a casual brush of one's fingers on the area.Due to the contrast with the area still affected by the anti-fingerprint treatment, it constantly looks more scuffed and scratched than it is.Now, I realize they only make claims about the product's ability to remove scratches and nothing else. They even qualify it by saying it doesn't work miracles. Fair enough.I wouldn't recommend it for use with an iPhone4 though. It just looks awful.
I bought the Wireless Music System for PC with high hopes. Unfortunately, it never worked for me. After trying multiple computers and postions from within my home I gave up after several hours.Returning the system was very easy and I received a full refund nearly instantly however.Perhaps this was bad luck with a single unit, I am tempted to give it another shot.
I received what looked like what I ordered, but when I opened the box, all I saw were international power adapters, not a battery adapter as pictured.
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.
The binocular is pretty good excellent optics.The digital camera part is the problem.REALLY low quality and that's on the high setting.The image is fuzzy and not only because of shake.Is even worse in low light conditions. Another problem is the battery length, with 2 AAA batteries you can get about 15-20 shots only.If you want to get anyway i would suggest getting lower priced combo it can hardly be worse than the Carson ....
The Clie TJ27 is a piece of garbage!!! I wish I had stuck w/Palm. Not only do very essential features not work, but Sony product support is worthless and time consuming. Here is a list of what is not working:1. Power/Hold button does not correctly, therefore the screen backlight is always off. I've trouble shooted this w/Sony, the power button is not working correctly &amp; they confirm this2. The 'capture' button for the camera is inoperable.3. Silk screen area is unresponsive, rendering this PDA worthless4. Sony support sucks. As I write this, I have been on the phone w/them on hold for over 2 hours!I have attempted to return the Clie to the place of purchase, but they would not take it because I bought it 38 days ago &amp; their return policy is 30 days. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY A SONY PRODUCT ON ANY KIND!!! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! GET A PALM OR HANDSPRING!!!
Not what I was looking for. I wanted a case that would clip on my belt. This case is useless to me.
Like others have said here, something is amiss with this product. I have an SD1100IS and the case won't stay closed with the wrist strap attached, and the strap slot is too small. For the case to work at all, the strap must be removed.I don't know what Canon was thinking with this case. If I could give it zero stars I would...
This noise cancelling headphone doesn't cut any noise and the quality of sound is horrible. I don't recomment this purchase to anybody!
The Timex T309T started out fine, I got it because it had a digital radio which was hard to find at the time. The other features, like nature sounds and dual alarm were fine but I wanted the digital radio. Worked fine for a while but now the sound is getting dimmer and dimmer. Now, I can hardly hear it from three feet away. I would NEVER NEVER buy this radio again, and now I would NEVER buy a Timex radio ever again. And when I see the prices, $70 and up, just for used, I am absolutely horrified that anybody would be tricked into buying one.
I tried several times to use this cable with a couple of Ipods and amplifiers, and I simply could not use it because of a strong noise (I don't know, but its like a ground loop noise). I will try to change the product.
The ear buds seem to work ok for the rest of the band, but mine came with a bad connection. The company has not replied to my emails to them. You would probably be better off getting custom molded ones for about the same price.
The package came, just like you would find in a store, except when i opened the zippered circular wire-wrapper it comes in, nothing was there, it was empty. ended up going down to guitar center to get the bigger pack. was much easier. these are the most comfortable way for me to listen to my awesome shure headphones, as the soft and hard rubber both irritate my ears after two hours of use (aka long airplane/car rides).
Warning -- this battery does not, in fact, fit the Dell Inspiron 5100, or at least not all 5100s. When I installed the battery, I got the message "system does not support the battery pack currently installed. Supported battery packs have at least 6450 mAH (96WH) capacity. This system cannot run from or charge this battery pack." Indeed, the original battery in my laptop has exactly the specifications listed, while the battery I received has (as, admittedly, listed in the product description) a rating of 4400mAH/14.8V. So, double-check the exact specifications of your current battery before ordering -- and BrilliantStore might want to update the description of the product to make it clearer that this battery fits only some Inspiron 5100s (I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt here).
I bought this from cowboystudio, because it was slightly cheaper than the other available 3rd party vendors (amazon.com was not an available vendor). Turns out they sent a fake. I know it is a fake because I have other copies of this same lens cover and the lens cover sent by cowboystudio is clearly of lesser quality. It works but it is not as nice as a Nikon original.Do not buy from cowboystudio. Choose some other vendor.
It's very simple: if you want a great wireless desktop solution, but don't give a hoot about Bluetooth connectivity, this is the product for you. If you want to ever connect to anything else via Bluetooth, don't even think about it.I have done hours of Googling looking for a solution to this problem, but have come up with the same result everywhere I go: the Microsoft BT dongle is virtually useless outside of communicating with the mouse and keyboard (and maybe a printer). It seems that many people have had to buy a BT dongle from a 3rd party and throw away the Microsoft dongle.I feel extremely betrayed by Microsoft's claims of connectivity with this set-up. I just bought a Sony Ericsson T616 with BT, and can't use it with my computer. If you want to connect a phone, don't buy this product!!!
I have had this model for about two years and the disc carrier will no longer close! I am a long time serious listener to primarily classical music and am gentle with my equipment. The sound was o.k., but to have it built in such a flimsy manner is a shame, esp., when one considers the cost.
I purchased the Kaito KA-1103 new from Amazon in 2007 as a light and less expensive backup to my Sangean ATS 909. For 2 years I really liked this little radio and actually used it more than my 909. It's odd interface is actually very friendly once you master it and perfect for casual, backyard, two hand operation in your lap. In 2009 the multi-function dial that controls EVERYTHING stopped working. No abuse, no exposure to the elements, nothing but normal regular use. It was still in pristine condition. A search of the internet revealed the failure of this "Jog Dial" is a common problem. Having some electronic repair skill and the proper tools, I disassembled and fixed it once. But the problem came back. The low quality Chinese rotary encoder just fails and there is no upgrade or high quality replacement for it. The company has gone through a few redesigns of the multi-function jog dial but both old and new versions of the radio are prone to this problem. Bottom line: Good radio, but has a 2 year life expectancy. Then it's a disposable brick.
I stumbled on this in Amazon when looking for my cartridges. The notion of "high yield" appealed to me, but the cartridge has an extra piece on it that prevents it from clicking in to my printer. It's 9/3/11, and of course the free return period has passed. Be careful with the details!
I like everyone else here was happy until the LCD died. And another kicker is there's no authorized repair shop in the entire state of NJ !! Of course theres non-authorized shops, but they either don't fix Epsons (hhmm...) or told me the cost of repair wasn't worth it. Thanks for nothing Epson.
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
I read all of the good reviews and bought one. I am sorry about every fourth scan it will appear in Picture It at an angle, no reason for it. My old Mustex 600EP III Plus does a much better job but it is getting old and slow aboput warming up.
This product worked fine for a year. Then, one night, a series of pops and bright flashes on the screen became more frequent during the course of two hours. Finally, they became rapid-fire and the TV died! I had had it for 13 months. Happily, I bought it with AmEx and they will repair or replace it under their double-the-warranty protection plan.
I loved the fact that this keyboard is bigger than the one that comes with the Mac, but I hate that the dang keys stick constantly. It repeats the s's most of all, but it's all the time, and it slows me down. I write for a living, so I don't need to keep going back making stupid corrections from the keyboard. So I think I will end up going back to the original keyboard and trashing this one. It' pointless.
While I like this product in form-factor and ease of use, sadly, it does not work consistently. The volume/sound when playing either CDs or when using an iPod will intermittently quit. Sometimes the song or playlist will resume. At first I thought it was a scratched CD, but the number of failures independent of what was playing ruled this out. I quickly began to hate a product I otherwise enjoyed in every way.
Don't buy. My headphones lasted for less than six months. Sound's good though.
I will never buy anything from this company again. The cassette adapter would eject from the cassette player anywhere from every 30 seconds to every 2 minutes. It skipped a lot, and continued to eject, thus making it nearly impossible to use. I was extremely disappointed in this product, and have already purchased a replacement. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I'm not sure if this item is still being sold, but if it is then it is a certifiable miracle as there is no evidence that a company named DigiPro exists. They have no website, which means you won't be updating your drivers... ever. Not a huge deal, if the hardware was made by a company, but since it appears to be a random assemblage of scrap electronics harvested from a landfill in mainland China, the generic drivers cause frequent problems. If you are buying this to help you out in a program like ZBrush, forget about it. Specifically in ZBrush, even having this thing installed but not plugged in will make the program impossible to use. I'm giving it a generous two stars because, yes, in most (but not all) cases you can open up Photoshop and use it to draw lines. If that's all you are looking for (and at this price point, it's really all you can reasonably expect) then this is the tablet for you.In other words, if you're curious about what it's like to drive a car but you don't want to make a huge investment, go buy a $250 rust-eaten 1988 Chevy Celebrity with a burned out clutch and no brakes. You'll come to understand that a car is a thing with four wheels that uses gas to go forward. Maybe you'll be enchanted enough with that idea to get a real one, or maybe you'll decide you'd rather bike. If you're about curious what a graphics tablet does, buy this shoddy caricature, this final and damning indictment of godless Chinese communism: it's a little thing with a plastic pen that lets you draw lines (if the circumstances are absolutely perfect). If that's your cup of tea then you can upgrade to a tablet for grown-ups like a Wacom, if not you're only out $30 and you can stick to your mouse.
This is the most horrible product I have ever purchased in my life. There is no way to keep the battery on the charger when it is plugged in. It is a worthless piece of plastic. DO NOT BUY THIS.
Used the drive approximately 15 times over six months to back-up data from PC periodically. The one and only time I used it to copy backed-up data back onto PC drive after a windows reinstall, the transfer failed midstream and my data was unrecoverble. I lost valuable pictures used in business and a personal I-tunes library. Please think twice before purchasing this product.
These were purchased to archive one of a kind family videos. At the end of the day it was a one of a kind experience. The top four disks on the 50 disk spindle performed as expected. The remaining disks on the spindle - not so much. Since the first few disks had done well, we assumed the disks were OK and started the trouble shooting with the hard wire connections, equipment and programs of the computer system. That word assume, in retrospect one always knows that is trouble. Short version of a long story - most of the remaining disks were faulty. We had several long conversations with the company reps. Pleasant folks who would like me to, at my expense, ship the disks back to them for inspection. Perhaps I would then get replacements. It would seem a better then even chance the replacements would also be faulty. As I pointed out to them, the money they received from me worked just fine. No doubt many people have had good luck with this product - why, the first four on the spindle worked great for me also. I think you can figure it out. In our business Verbatim is now Verboten.
I first bought (yes I said `first') this item when I got the set of Karaoke Revolution disk. Boy did we have fun, then, at first it was just a little noise coming from the speakers. Than intermittent shorting out of the sound. Then nothing. This after just a few days.Must admit Amazon was great in the way they handled the matter, they asked me to return the item, and sure enough shortly after a replacement came Boy did we have fun(of course we handled this new one with baby gloves), Did not help, within two weeks the same thing happened again, dead, kaput.I had to buy another one (this time one that I saw in a store). So I am now on the third one within weeks. Other wise works pretty good (that is, when and while it works)First two were very easy to go bad, hope I have better luck third time a round.Will keep you up dated on how long this one works.
Read the other comments. It is true what they say about laptops with fans on the bottom. It will starve the fans for air and will damage the components. There are no warnings on the product and the company excludes itself from any responsibility.
I was first introduced to this version 3.0 a few weeks ago. Version 2.5 is great, this 3.0 is awful. I have had to return TWO of them and am now looking for a 2.5.DON'T BUY THE 3.0, LOOK FOR THE 2.5 VERSION!! I am not sure what the "upgrades" are but if the card doesn't work, why does it matter???
So you're probably thinking why I gave these v-moda bass freq headphones such a low rating with such a cool title for this review. Well, have you ever been to a club? Do you know what its like to stand right next to the speaker and get blasted with air pushing sound waves? While that sounds rather entertaining, it's important to know that most clubs focus on bass and not nearly enough mids and highs and thats exactly how I can describe the bass freq in-ear headphones.After reading the reviews other people gave, as well as CNET's, I thought I was thoroughly convinced these were the end-all plugs. I got them today, opened them up with earie excitement. To even more excitement I plugged them into a audio device (such as my ipod) and began playing some tunes. The songs I play are generally of the Electronica genre (Trance, Dance, House, IDM, Electro, etc). I also dj (dj polaski). Anyways, I plugged them in and WOW, the bass was amazing, in fact, it was very pure - not muddy or sluggish. However, the highs and mids were very plugged up.I swear, the highs were almost indistinguishable from the mids and the mids were swallowed by the bass. It was such a horrible sound that it literally sucked the enjoyment out of any song I played. I even played bass heavy tracks, but the more bass, the less mids/highs. I don't know what people are listening to when they say these are great headphones. I'd rather listen to my over-the-headSony MDR-V6cans on the streets, in utter embarrassment, rather than listen to these plugs. I tried to EQ off of winamp, and it helped a little, but the overall quality of the sound after was hollow and uneventful.While they look cool, any functionality out of these things quickly make them ugly. I cannot believe CNET rated these things as an 8.The good thing about these headphones was the pure bass it created. Mentioned before, the bass was not muddy, sluggish, constrained. It really was a pure sound. Almost better than my sony cans (over-the-ear headphones for those who dont know). I thought that buying these things for my trance/techno music would have enhanced them. But every time I listen I have a yearning for those awesome mids/highs that make trance/techno so beautiful. I also tried some rock songs thinking that perhaps v-moda had a personal vendetta again electronic style music, but to my dismay, it was more of the same, and worse. Can you imagine a bass guitar drowning out ALL of the drums hi-hats and cymbals? Can you imagine a bass guitar drowning out all of the singing like it was staged under water? Jesus spoke the truth in parables, I find that I thats the only way I can do it in order to get you to understand.Ok, enough about my opinion, a little more about the product. The product is pretty light, the plugs themselves seem a little flimsy, but that could be me. The colors are cool, I have the orange/camo color which is kind of ugly but it was cheapest of the colors. There are three different sizes of silicon fittings. I found no different in the sizes. You'll know when you have them in right when you can hear the bass. Any leak between the fittings and the ear and the bass will leak. The cable manager really doesn't manage well only because the length of the entire cord, from plug to plugs (no pun intended) is REALLY short.Overall my recommendation of these things is NIL. I won't ever purchase these again. In fact, the same day I bought them is the same day I'll be returning them. I'm so disappointed. It's also important to note that I know what I'm doing when I'm using plugs. Some other people who write these reviews will argue that the people who didn't give the bass freq a good score didn't know how to use the plugs right. Well, I say that those who gave the bass freq a GOOD review obviously put the plugs in the wrong hole, because there was nothing outstanding about them.All in all, V-Moda was right, these plugs definitely replicate the club scene - overpowering bass that drown out every other kind of sound.
The card worked for about 30 days, then it will no longer read, write, or format. It even crashes my computer when placed in card reader... Amazon is about to be sued over this if they do not answer my emails, I have been contacting them for 8 months now! WITH NO REPLIES, upon reading other reviews, this seems to be a VERY common PROBLEM!
My Garmin 350 works fine. However, my Garmin 360 volume is too low at it's highest setting and the bluetooth feature, the microphone, does not work well - people can not hear me.
Same as everyone previously, I would like an explanation for why these headphones fail after just a few weeks of routine use.I'm on my second pair, which just went out. As with the first pair and same as everyone else for no apparent reason, the satellite reception just stops. The display on the Pioneer Inno XM receiver shows the message "check antenna" or "no signal."So far Belkin has replaced the defective ones without charge (you have to pay shipping to return defective pair), but bottom line is you almost need to have 2 pair and "swap" them out one pair at a time in order to keep one working. I do not think it is out in left field to have a product that last more then 2 month at a time.I too have yet to find any alternatives. No one else makes anything similar that I can find. If anyone has found out the problem is with these things, I would love to know also!
bought three of these. One never worked and the second stopped working the first week I got it. Total waste of money!
I bought these at Walmart in a 2pack, I saw their ad on the back of dpmag; and thought "these must be pretty good cards then!" Nope, they are not compatible with my camera. I walked around the zoo for about 2 hours taking really cool pictures. I hit the review button to see my photos, they were there. That night, I went to upload my pictures.... blank memory card! They say they are not compatible with my camera...I WILL NEVER purchase another PNY memory card EVER AGAIN!!!!
Even though the description says over and over "High speed", "Ultra", and the number 1,000 is thrown around a lot, it turns out that these cables only have a modest speed of 120Hz. Many tv's now have refresh rates much faster than these cables can handle. I don't know if "Monster" has similiar misleading advertizing for it's other HDMI cables. Buyer beware...I ended up getting these insted - GE 87704 High-Speed HDMI Cables. They are true 600 Hz and $25.00 for two when ordered from Amazon.com
I am real happy with my Linksys wireless Router (befw11s4), but I must say, this card has been a real disappointment.Within the same room (25ft by 25ft) the unit works flawlessly, but walk down the hall and by the time you turn the corner it is dead. And I am only talking about a 20 foot hallway. The manufacturers / editors claim of 150 meters indoors is crazy. With only a few wood walls in the way, I am unable to get this thing to go more than 30 feet.If you will be using this card within the same room as your router, then you will be fine. Perhaps it is okay for going one floor up or down in a wood structure. But don't expect much more than that.According to Linksys, there is a new wpc11v25 (version 2.5) coming out soon. It claims to have a more powerfull antenna. I would wait for that, or go ahead and just run some cat5 ethernet cable.
I also had this battery come with the docking station and when I went to charge it, the green lights would come on for about 5-10 seconds and go off. Battery was never used so you figure out if it's worth the money??
I read a lot of positive reviews about this card, and I was excited about having 8 more gigs to increase the capacity of my Creative Zen Mp3 player.Unfortunately, when I received the card, I didn't have an immediate use for it, so I didn't check it out right away. I let it sit around for about two months.This weekend I went to use it, and it wasn't recognized by either the Zen or the computer. I've tried several tests to see if the problem was on the end of the computer/mp3 player, but the issue seems to be with the card. It must be a dud.I have to dig up my receipt and see if I kept any packaging. it's too late to return this to Amazon, so I'll see what Transcend has to offer, if anything. It's disappointing to not be able to rely on such a purchase when I most needed it. Now I probably have to go to a local shop and see if I can find something that compares, although I know it will be hard to get as good a deal for this much storage.**** UPDATE *****It's been a couple weeks since I tried using this card. On a whim, I decided to try it again, and this time it worked - my computer found it and so did my mp3 player! Strange! I'll cross my fingers and hope it continues to work after this. It would be a shame to start storing a lot of music or other files on it and then lose it all.
I do not recommend this product. It scratched my Lord of the Rings DVDs and then I bought new DVDs and it played them like they were scratched but, they worked fine on other players.
I wanted to love this. It's solar, it's pink, it's whimsical.It could have been an integral part of my earthquake kit (we do live in Los Angeles).But it didn't really work for me. First off, charging it in the car is pointless and slow. It requires direct sunlight so even a tree giving some shade makes it not charge. Secondly, it takes about eight hours to charge fully, that means you have to follow the sun for eight hours.Unless you live in a yurt, you probably only get a few hours of sunlight from each window. Which brings me to my third point.It charges best when left outside.Nope, it's a $90 item and I don't want to leave it lying around outside.I get that it's hip to be green and pink is fun and playful, the design it beautiful and the freebies are flowing with these (everyone at fashion week LA got one) but it just doesn't do what it's supposed to do.I'll wait for the second generation, hopefully it will work better.
This lens has the most color fringe of any lens I have...purples and greens... I really cant use this lens at anything below 2.8 if you can afford it go for the L. I have read a couple other reviews of focus issues with this lens also, I agree... The copy I have misses focus quite a bit. I calibrated this lens to the auto focus drive on my 7D and it still comes out off focus more often than not. I will be returning this lens and not replacing it with another copy, even if the auto focus problem was fixed. The color fringe is just too bad. If you don't mind your well lit areas being outlined with purple then this lens will be good for you, otherwise whats the point of buying 1.8 aperture lenses if you cant use them at the widest aperture? My $100.00 1.8 50mm takes better pics than this lens. Seriously if you want the 85mm just save for the 1.2 L.
Without equipment failure and the attempt to exercise this extended warrantee, it's not possible to reasonably comment.
For what these cost they are a disappointment! Bass is almost non-existent! The quality is what you would expect out of a $20.00 pair.
these headphones are very comfortable and when not listening to my ipod, they cancel noise reasonably well (~70%). BUT when listening to music, turn off the noise canceling feature - your music ears will appreciate it.
This skin was all in all better than the last shin I had purchased, but it still is laden with alot of problems, the buttons are nice but its just not durable at all and offers little if any real protection. I gave this skin the mile and half run test and found that it was already starting to tear. So that ended my dreams of using one media player for everything. Now I invested in a second smaller player to run with and this is for travel. But I digress, this skin has a nice feel to it but dont use it for anything more than scratch prtection.
PDA looks in alright condition. Still it is not having the classy touch and elegance of a fresh gadget. Would have preferred to have the charger along with this.PS: This is a product review for the purchase of a used product and not the brand new Palm Tungsten T5 handheld.
I bought 3 of these to protect the lenses for a new camera purchase. I get reflections (shown as a double or ghost image) off of them in conditions where a bright object is present. Things like the moon, or the sun reflecting on water will create a second ghost image of the bright object. Also, on 2 of the 3 filters, the glass is loose in the ring.I take some responsibility here as I basically thought that a uv filter was uv filter, as I had never had trouble with one before.Bottom line is that these filters were a waste of money for me. Right now, they are just screw on lens caps...
If you were hoping for RAID support on the 500GB model, think again, SimpleTech specifically removed this in their latest update for this model. Their support site states over and over again that sizes of 500 & 750 GB don't have RAID support, but their marketing at their homepage says it does. They admittedly, really it's in their support pages, state that security updates in Vista and OSx cause issues with getting full access to their device. They know about the issues and have done nothing in two years (that was their last firmware update) to even try to fix the issues. Bottom-line, find something else where the manufacturer even cares to keep up with the times.
I bought this in early January 2008. For the first 3 months it has been fine, but over the last month it has progressed from freezing infrequently to not being able to play any disc at all. Now when I place a disc in the player disc it loads for about 10 minutes and then I get a message that the disc is dirty, even if the disc is brand new and absolutely pristine. It's going directly into the trash bin.
My family has purchased four ViewSonic monitors, and have been impressed with the quality. However, I am disappointed with this purchase. I will probably return it. 1) The webcam works, but the microphone is not compatible with my Macintosh computer. I am very annoyed that this is not disclosed on the ViewSonic USA web site, but it _is_ disclosed on the ViewSonic UK/Europe site (found this out after I took delivery and was setting it up). 2) If I put my computer to sleep, the monitor does not sleep simultaneously. It sends signals back that wake the computer back up. This is a big pain, as I put my computer to sleep all the time. 3) I have tried calibrating the monitor four times now. The picture seems to have very strong Blues. All the whites are bluish. Like I said, I'm disappointed. Mac users especially, beware the VX2255wmb and it's incompatibilities.
I bought 2 of these devices and they did boost the signal as advertised. Unfortunately, they ran so hot that they both failed within 4 to 5 weeks of continuous use. An obvious design fault - they need a heat sink or fan or both. Look elsewhere.
One star because I couldn't give it no stars. Skip this cheap imitation and go to the Apple store for the real deal. I left my iPod plugged in overnight and there was no change in the battery charge. Lights light, and the iPod indicates it's charging but nothing happens.
This is an extremely cheap product (poor grade of plastic) and sound quality is...for the lack of a better word...gross! The earbuds that came with my ipod are 10 times better! It's on it's way back! STAY AWAY!
I bought this Transcend 8 GB Card along with a Canon XSI Camera. This card was recommended as a card to work well with the Canon and was being sold as an add on. I read a review of a guy who it worked well for with this camera. Well when I got it it wouldn't work with any of 3 Canon cameras. It kept giving error messages and also wanted to be formatted. I did format it a number of times with no success. I was asked to rate the Company I purchased the card from ,Eke Technology ,and to email them before I would leave any bad feedback. I emailed them about 4 weeks ago and no answer. So Im forced to report that they seem to be a bad , unreliable company that apparently will not stand behind their products. Now Im stuck with a card that will not work and lost my money.
This is an ANALOG tv and therefore totally useless. Nowhere is this mentioned and so I feel I was decieved. Not lied to but decieved. If you look at all the glowing reviews they are ancient, back when it worked. a total waste of money
I purchased this product to use with Rhapsody, as it is recommended by the service. It's very simple to set up for a wireless network - I simply entered my WEP settings and rebooted the device. Unfortunately, it loses wireless connectivity way too often to be practical. One &quot;feature&quot; of the player is that it reboots whenever it loses its wireless connection. As each reboot takes a couple of minutes, I got very frustrated getting dropped from the network multiple times in a row while simply browsing my playlists. I don't know if there was some sort of conflict between the player and my Access Point (a Linksys WAP11), but this sort of wireless performance is simply unacceptable. None of my other wireless devices have any connectivity issues. I didn't try the wired network connection, so I don't know how it performs. Hopefully, it doesn't have the same connectivity issues as the wireless mode.The included software is functional, but limited. It functions as a server applet to which the MP101 connects. It allows you to catalog all of the MP3 or WMA files on your local drive, but it does not have a way to catalog files on network drives from what I could tell. For a networking product, I found this odd. I was also disappointed that you could not control the unit via software. I have a multi-room audio setup and was hoping to be able to play my Rhapsody playlists through it using this product. Unfortunately, you can only control the unit through the supplied remote control.With firmware improvements, this could be a much better product. Hopefully, NETGEAR will address the problems in the near future. As for me, I'm going to purchase a Slim Devices Squeezebox like the reviewer below did - it has much more robust software, digital outputs and support for Rhapsody (via plugin) as well.
The Electrovaya PowerPads &quot;Puff Up&quot; and become very ugly and dangerous looking. Here is a quote from the director of sales: &quot;...the battery can over-discharge and the cells can be damaged. In some cases when a stored PowerPad was later charged it puffed. The puffing was actually a good thing in that this is how the battery was designed.&quot; Electrovaya has now reduced the length of their warranty to 6 months because they no longer like to support their PowerPads. I have seen this happen to 70% of PowerPads within 1 year of use. I would not recommend this product in any way!
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.
one day. I had to take it back. I hope the new one will work!
On Amazon this product stated it was compatible with the Sansa e200 series. I ordered with that expectation but it does not work.
I thought I would give RCA another chance so I bought this clock radio and it only lasted for less then two weeks before it went to hell. Now that will be the last RCA product i'll ever own as this product became what RCA products becomes best...ANOTHER RCA JUNK UP!
I'm afraid this item hasn't worked as advertise. Couldn't use it with my shaver in West Africa (220v), even at low voltage. The shaver was making so much noise, shaking in my hands therefore unable to use it.
I had to return the monitor because it was damaged. I called the company, they sent out a second monitor. The second monitor was damaged as well. Sorry I did not read the fine print. All the monitors from this company are used.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR YOUR TIME. I bought this player and the an Apple 4GB iPod from Amazon on the same order. The Sony was an impluse buy because of I thought I needed a sports player, the thought being that the iPOD would not be good in that role. WRONG, both have a stop watch function, but the iPOD is so much easier to use than the SONY. Loading and playing music on the iPOD is a breeze compared to the SONY. The music software for the SONY is TERRIBLE. Searching for songs on this thing is next to impossible and I consider myself somewhat of a geek (I think sometimes I have singlehandly financed the entire electronics industry)I do like how quickly it charges from the USB port, of little use though when you have to fumble with its impossible user interface.Besides it would be so much better if all these players would agree to use one same music interface, not to mention the number of different connections and adapters...ugh!!!I could have bought a 2 GB iPod for what I paid for the Sony. I just wish I could get my money back. Maybe I'll regift it, seems a shame to dump this shoddy rig on a friend though.
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
Tried using this card for 1080p and 720p video on a Canon Rebel T2i.. couldnt handle it, video was very very choppy and unusable.. go with a brand name card
The product was not what I expected. It is too small for anything I have except maybe a small cell phone. But that is not what it was purchased for. it was purchased to cover a 4.2 inch screened portable GPS unit. But the effort & cost to return is not worth it.
I thought an Energizer would be a good replacement for my cordless phone. Unfortunately (for me) this battery loses its charge after just a few calls off of its base station. I've only had this battery for a month. The original battery lasted for many years. Bummer.
I can't really review this item, because, although I paid for the more expensive type-H card, I received a type-M card. Needed it for a trip, so didn't have time to send it back to exchange. Amazon offered me only a coupon TOWARD A FUTURE PURCHASE for PART of the difference in cost between what I ordered and what I got. BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!
The silicone skin looked great when it arrived in its packaging. I had a terrible time trying to get it to fit on my Vision:M; the M is quite thick, and the skin is just a hair too tight. This would be forgiveable if the effect was simply cosmetic, but the with it being just slightly too tight keeps the four large buttons on the front stuck in their pressed positions. Therefore, My daughter cannot use the cover at all because the Zen will not turn on while in the cover. Also, the two nodes at the top corners of the screen opening are pulled away from one another very slightly, just enough to make it impossible to attach the plastic cover. I struggled and stretched and pulled and pushed to try to get enough slack around the front of the device, I had no luck.The chargers work fine, keeps me from having to boot up computer to charget the Zen.
This is a neat device and works quite well. DO NOT BUY ONE FOR AN 8GIG 5th GENERATION iPod. YOU WILL HAVE TO EXTENSIVELY MODIFY IT TO FIT. Well, Mrs. Lincoln, other than the shooting, how was the play? Also, iLuv is snotty about it not fitting. It took hours to cut the slot bigger, knock off the two tabs, then measure and epoxy the holder to the unit in the proper position. iLuv could easily make an inexpensive adapter! It works fine now, however.UPDATE: This device does NOT seem to charge my iPod when it is plugged in to it AND if you leave the iPod in the device in also seems to DISCHARGE the iPod.
I purchase the e260 after the head phone jack broke they told me that the physical damage was not covered. I was so surprised because it did not drop or any thing, It just dried our and cracked
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!
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.
For $120 I was expecting some sense of durability, that Shure wasn't just another Sony, and that the money spent would go towards materials that didn't fall apart after 3 months of use.I bought a pair back in March '08 to replace some buds that I'd used for over 5 years. 5 years may seem like a long lifespan for consumer electronics nowadays but I've owned to pairs of buds that lasted that long without any problem.The Shures sound great and do a decent job of blocking out sound. The variety of sleeves for the drivers guarantee a good fit without discomfort and the sound is good enough considering the size of the driver themselves.Today I noticed my first major problem. Either the aforementioned weight of the cord or cheap materials used in the insulation itelf has caused small stress cracks in the cable that loops over my ear, cracks that will only worsen in time and lead to the complete deterioration of the insulation around the copper. This is incredibly unsatisfying and only serves to drive me back to a cheaper brand. I'm never paying this much for headphones again.Judging on sound alone I'd give these Shure's a solid four stars. But seeing as how they are rapidly growing ugly cracks in the insulation before even four months have passed, they fail any kind of value test. I've paid a quarter of the price for Aiwas that lasted 5 years.It's infuriating to see my Shures fail me like this.
I purchased this thinking that I was getting a recorder that would actually hold 90 minutes of audio. Unfortunately that capacity is only available for &quot;LP&quot; mode which is highly distorted. HQ and SP modes record very well, but only plan on getting 20-30 minutes of use out of it before the memory is full.The PC connection was not automatic, despite the instruction manual comments that no additional software was required. On the whole, I found no little to no support material available on the Olympus website.I returned the recorder and am still looking for something &lt;$100 that provides 2-3 hours of high quality recording with a PC connection.
I bought this unit recently as i wanted a personal media player with good facilities and a large storage capacity (I bought the 8GB model). The unit looks lovely, has a very nice user interface, and excellent sound and picture quality.I bought an 8GB micro SD HC card to increase the total storage to 16GB.Here's the catch. The firmware in the unit is buggy; this makes the player unreliable and very annoying to use.After doing a full charge (12 hours), I loaded up the player from WMP11 in MTP sync mode - this requires you to sync to 2 separate devices: internal memory and external card. Once I had completed the upload, which took several hours, I removed the USB cable and the player rebooted.Ever since then, it has intermittently refused to power up. Sometimes when you switch it on, after displaying the Sansa splash screen for a few seconds, it simply switches itself off, freezes or crashes. On other occasions it gets stuck, saying 'refreshing database'. This occurs about 50% of the time, even after a full charge cycle. It seems to be worse if you have left it switched off for over 24 hours.I downloaded the Sansa firmware updater and installed the latest firmware update (01.03.02A) but this has not fixed the problem. I have to say I am frustrated by these bugs which spoil an otherwise fine product. I am consequently returning this product to Amazon, and will continue to look elsewhere for a personal media player.
The plastic box is very clumsy. The crew is hardly fitted on my Canon and Sigma lenses. Don't waste your money on this.
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.
My 4 year old wanted a telescope to look at the stars and even though this one was only 20 bucks, I thought we would at least be able to see out the other end. You cant even find what you are looking for, it is dark and blury and you cant see anything looking through it! Dont waste your money on this!
You had better hope your item works when you buy it because this company does not know the meaning of the term "customer service". It is now going on two months since we started the process of exchanging a defective card for one that works. BEWARE. You can't even find a phone number for corporate headquarters on their web site. Stay away from these people if you don't have the patience of a Saint in dealing with a defective item.
The price and speed of this card are appealing, but I am reluctant to take a chance and buy based on only one customer review, since some cards do have problems.
I have 2 of them and they have started giving me problems already in less than 4 months they have a problem when you are trying to transfer the pictures from SD to hard drive. I have Extreme 2 and thats working great. So i will recomened to go with extreme2 and save money it has no difference in speed i m using them with Nikon D80.
My main disappointment with this machine is that it won't play back tapes in the EP (6-hour) speed. The playback is jumpy to the point of being unwatchable (oddly, you can record tapes in EP on this machine and they will play back OK on other machines. I'm not sure what the problem is). Another annoyance is that when you fast-forward (e.g. to skip commercials), it tends to overshoot when you resume normal speed, causing you to miss about 15 seconds of the program unless you back up again... vexing! One good thing about the machine is that tape rewinding is blazingly fast.
This product was not shipped in the HP shipping container... Just two UPS soft bags... (Absolutely NO padding in the bags). When I put it in the printer it thumped like a jack hammer and the printing was light grey at best. They did refund my $$ and do not return the product. Makes me wonder where it really came from. I should have guessed, with a name like "Midnight Merchant"....
I bought this camera and spent weeks trying to get it to take a decent picture. I had previously used an Olympus which was an excellent camera.The HP will not tolerate even slight movement in the AUTO mode, and the quality of the photos is poor. I complained to HP and they sent me a replacement. The replacement was no better.You had best avoid this camera and I will never again buy any HP camera product.
I got Shure E2c sound isolating earphones primarily for use during flights. Although I have yet to test the sound isolation capability, I'm really disappointed with its overall sound quality. I have been using Sony earphones which cost about a quarter of what I paid for these, and I must say Sony sounds a whole lot better than these Shure earphones.
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.
Didn't fit my 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited like it said it would. I had to take the connecters off the factory speakers.
Do not, and I mean DO NOT buy this item. There are 3 things about these items that I look for:Endurance: Day 3, hooked it up to a headphone outlet, and it immediately caught smoke.Performance: Sound is horrible, little-to-no bass at all, and it has a larger chance of malfunctioning with larger products, such as a headset, or a connection to an electric guitar.Quality: Low. You'd have a better chance with cheap dollar store headphones.If you're a musician, or you like music with heavy bass, and you're experimenting different things, I highly recommend you stay away from this item.
Though the price is cheap, it's still not worth it. It's 2 times bulkier and heavier than other chargers and with a fraction of flexibility.1. The plug is in the middle of the charger, so even it only takes one outlet, it will cover another anyway for the wall outlet.2. No light indicating if the charging is done. It will always on when it's plugged in.3. Must charge pairs at a time4. The clip is designed stupidly, very hard to insert a battery5. Somehow cannot charge battery to full, even it's own battery. After charging for more than 12 hours, its batteries still cannot reach the voltage to drive most of things. I had to use another charger to charge addtional hours.6. Battery's quality is bad. Significant self-discharging. After a few day on shelf, cannot be used without recharging.
When we had a friend bring these to us overseas from the States, we were expecting high quality, incredible earphones that would give a new level to old music on our iPod. Unfortunately, we received something that was, to us, worthless, even though it was exorbitantly priced. The sound is very tinny, the earphones are too fragile and delicate for practical use, and none of the earphone fittings could be fitted for our ears--they were all awkward and loose. It did not block a reasonable amount of sound and there was virtually no bass. We accessed Etymotic Research's website, read tons of reviews and tips from Amazon, and tried everything that didn't involve taking it apart and rebuilding it from scratch, and still no improvement. We had also purchased a 15 dollar pair of earphones with much better sound quality, bass that actually exists, and a better fit. They were also much more practical and designed for the average consumer. If you're looking for practical, good quality headphones that are not overpriced get off this page immediately and go find another pair. These earphones are not worth your time and money.
The glue was totally dried up. I was looking for something to glue little die cuts on paper cards, this is your average everyday glue stick, but super skinny. It may have worked for what I needed, but I did not get the chance to try as it was completely dried out when I got it. Ordered the Amertombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue, 1.69 Oz, Liquid and that worked for my needs.
Having been very pleased with the model 650, I decided to "upgrade" to the model 1000. What a mistake. Contrary to what Logitech claims, the Mac "solution" does not work. Blank screens abound in the programming process. You go down long roads and think everything is going well, and then you click next, and blank screen. No way to go back, you must start all over again, leading to the same result. I tried the model 1000, and the 1100, both total junk. I trew both of them into the trash and went back to my 650. I will NEVER buy another Logitech product.
I liked my Big Disk Exterme with its three interfaces (USB 2.0, Firewire 400 & 800) for its speed. I was slightly annoyed by the constant noise it generated when running. After a few minutes of inactivity, the drive spins down. When idle, it needs about 15 seconds to spin up again.After 11 months of light home use, one of both disks inside (Hitachi Deskstar HDT725050VLAT80) stopped spinning up, rendering the device useless.If you ever notice an interrupt in its spin-up sound, do not switch it off. Connect another hard disk and copy over as much as possible. After I first noticed the irregular spin-up sound, the drive died within three days.
The best thing I can say about this product is that, initially, the sound works fine. It's not the best sound but functional anyway. The claim that this is 5.1 surround sound is clearly false. It has a red LED which is constantly on and blinks when sound is coming through. This gets irritating quickly. The plastic construction and the way the USB connector is mounted to the circuit board make this item fragile. I used it with my laptop in bed and after momentarily setting the laptop down on a pillow I noticed the adapter was bent. After a week the adapter fell apart. You'd be better off to shell out a few more bucks and get logitech or at least a BRANDED adapter. This one doesn't even have an official manufacturer. You get what you pay for I suppose but buying this is paying to get ripped off.
I would NOT recommend buying this product if you're using LINUX. My wireless pc card works fine at my office using another wireless hub, but does NOT work at home even when using another Linksys pc card! It seems to work fine in Win98, but DHCP does not ever assign me an IP when using LINUX. I've installed 3-4 firmware upgrades, but the problems persist. I WISH I could return this HORRIBLE product. I've been very happy with Linksys until this product was released. The router seems to assign the wrong MAC address to the wireless iterface, which is probably preventing my LINUX box to see the DHCP ACKs. My DHCP server is getting the DHCP requests, but my wireless computer never gets the response it sends back. The cabled connections seem to work just fine for me, but what's the point if the wireless isn't working? I here the WAP11 works just fine.
For the love of Pete- don't buy this thing. I don't have time to write all the problems I've had with this $500 doorstop- form touchscreen problems to macro problems to blank boot up screens... Today it finally died after its short, useless existence. I'm not a technophobe. I'm a 3D computer graphics animator and character technical director at a major hollywood animation studio. I worked with this thing- I babied it, learned its likes and dislikes. Whether you're a geek or not- stay away from this remote. It's the floppiest flop that ever flopped into flopdome. In fact I'd stay away from anything Logitech. About the only thing they can do right is mice. Half a grand?! Test your products before you put them on the market guys! You think Apple would release an atrocity like this? Good golly miss Molly! What a piece!
- 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!! =]=]
I purchased this printer it worked great for about one year and a half. After that the printer crashed, it cant even print anymore. It makes a very loud grinding noise and then it locks up. This printer is not for the long run, do some research and buy something else.
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.
I purchased the incorrect router. This one is not wireless like I had thought it was. Therefore, I am unable to make an accurate review on it.
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 bought the Acecad Zip Portfolio based upon other reviews and the Amazon suggestion. WRONG MOVE. The Aiptek notepad is larger than the zip portfolio and just won't fit.Nice portfolio, but it won't support the Aiptek Notepad... Save your money and your hair!!!
If you want a good product stay away from Tom Tom products. I have used 3 different products from tom tom and maybe I'm a slow learner or tom tom has bad products, just stay away from tom tom so many better gps units to buy that are better
I received this defective. The face plate would not move back up after it moves down so I could put in a CD. I called Sony and they are willing to replace it with a brand new one BUT I would have to pay for this shipping...It will take another 3 weeks for me to get my deck now.
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.
From the beginning I had connection issues with the hardware and software - my system hanging on me for no good reason. On a couple of occasions I had to reformat the player, but found that even that was difficult to do (worked on WinXP but not on Win2k). Maybe used it 10-15 times total over the past year because it's been so difficult.So tonight I decided enough was enough - I downloaded the latest driver and firmware and installed (or tried to). The thing hung (once again) in the middle of installation and now is completely dead. No light goes on, no device recognition on my computer... just dead. And conveniently, of course, 3 weeks after the warranty expired.Creative Labs just lost a long-time customer.
Gave it a shot because the price was so good but it just didn't work with the iPod. I narrowed it down to the wire and connector. If I used the old iPod cable with the wall charger it did charge the iPod, if I used the cable that came with the charging set the iPod indicated that there was a connection but it wouldn't charge the unit. Replacing the cable with the original iPod cable caused the iPod to charge. The car charger also would work but only with the original Apple cable.Since I ordered this to try to replace the Apple cable I have to give it 1 star since the supplied cable didn't work.I have to mention that I didn't have the size issue that others have had, the cable did fit the iPod without any excess force or adjustment to the plug.
I've had this product for a year or 2 now and use it frequently in the winter to ease cold-related muscle cramps. I also have a Sunbeam and the difference between the two is night and day! The Sunbeam on high gets extremely hot, while the Conair on high gets...kinda warm at best. As for the actual pad itself, the Conair is very stiff when cold which kind of sucks when you're unrolling it but helps when trying to position it. The Sunbeam's pad is very flexible and comforms to you nicely, but is a pain in the a** to get to stand up on a chair without some sort of bungee.In the end, I would not recommend this unless you only want warm at best. It has, however, been quite reliable and never let me down even with almost daily use.
I own a coolpix 4500 and wonder if the adapter in the kit can be used. thanks.
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.
These are totally uncomfortable, slip right off the ear, and/or out of the ear with the slightest head movement, and due to the "open air design" you can barely hear any audio that are supposed to be coming from them. Horrible purchase that I immediately returned.
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.
I bought this camcorder and I took it home and tested it before I wrapped it. ... ..Why I was unhappy:1st.. The night alive feature is a total scam.. There is such a strobe effect due to the slow shutter speed.. Your targets have to be totally still or it is so distored.. And it does not work in total darkness.. (like said)2nd.. the video interface S-Video had pixel distortion when veiwed throw TV..3rd.. Don't be fooled by the still picture.. The resolution is down right crummy.. And will not capture movement well..finally.. Digital zoom is nothing more than a sales pitch..Optical zoom is were it is at for quality..With Digital.. All it is doing is blowing up the pixels..Very much like viewing a pdf file (Adobe) What happens when you magnify a picture?? It looks [bad].. So, stick to a quality optical zoom and don't be fooled by a hugh digital zoom..I forgot the digital EIS is [bad] too.. Optical EIS is much more stable..On the good side.. very nice design.. And great optical close ups.. ...
There is noticeable static coming through the speakers which are mostly noticed when quiet songs are playing. It is pretty frustrating when the static overpowers it, but louder stuff sounds much better than the standard output on my laptop. I guess it's a gamble. I probably wouldn't buy this product again but would go for a better quality external sound card. If you happen to get one that doesn't cause static, this product is amazing.
A great product if you do not use it. The cord durability suck. Great sound before the conductor breaks. V-MODA, please use heavier duty cords.
Having ordered the First Alert FAW-725 wireless camera and receiver to expand the system I already purchased some time ago; I was quite dismayed to find that your company substituted my order and I was sent a Security First wireless camera system which although it works fine, It,s not compatible with the system I had already. Now I need to purchase additional components for this system- costing me even more money. Thanks, Tim Murphy.
Very upset!!Wrong Battery sent Twice. I was sent a Dell Battery nstead of a Toshiba Battery twice.Finally decided to get a battery on ebay.
It does not keep the signal from the computer to the projector constant. The images flicker occassionaly which disrupts the program. It may be that it overheats. As long as it is not used for a long period and it stays unplugged it works fine for 45 minutes or so.
I ordered a Tiffen 86CUVP 86C mm UV filter which was recommended for my Nikon 500mm lens. I buy protective filters for all my lenses and am a professional cameraman. I have never seen a filter come in a plastic after market zip bag. Before putting the filter on the lens, I held it in the light and low and behold this lens is used not new. I would give this seller a 0 Stars if I could. The filter had smudges as if the person had rubbed to clean it without using lens cleaner and there were hairline scratches... probably from the way they cleaned the filter. NO Tiffen filter comes without a hard case. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM DR. BUYS!!!!!!!
Poor fit and cannot hear or transmit well. I also purchased the Plantronics MX150 at the same time and glad I did. It is the one for me. Excellent fit and the transmission and receiving is high quality. I guess it still holds true that you get what you pay for.
Simply doesn't work 25 feet away and through one wall. Like listening to AM radio in 1971. Static. Static... Static...Don't waste your money.I have thrown it away.
I've owned the s450 for years and still use the printer today. I like it so much, I recommended the i560 to a friend and was very upset to discover that photo quality pictures printed with the i560 (printed on the free 4x6 paper that came with the printer) continuously print with visible roller marks on them. Not sure why this is happening... I've never had this problem with my s450. Otherwise, after a number of print head alignments, the photos looked great --- they just have these GLOSSY HORIZONTAL BANDING LINES ALL OVER THE PAPER.
Frequent loss of signal to keyboard and mouse from USB dongle attached to front of upright PC tower., Irratic behavior of mouse which did not operate further than 36&#34; frrom dongle.Requested and got immediate replacement by Amazon,. Second unit stays connected but still irratic and &#34;jittery&#34; behavior of mouse.Have used MS wireless keyboard-mouse combinations in past without any of these problems. Would expect at least the same quality for the price paid.
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An exercise in frustration. What's worse, bubbles or fingerprints? BUbbles, because you can wipe away fingerprints. I spent way too much time trying to apply this, I followed instructions precisely, and the amount of dust bubbles increased with every passing moment. I suspect that without a clean room (I'm talking the official 'clean room') this just can't be done properly. I'm going to return this product.
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.
In a previous review I gave this product 5 stars. After looking at over 20 disks that I burned I find that all contained so many problems in the disk media that they all had to be thrown out. They look good and are priced right but are useless. Please do not purchase! They are worthless
I bought this unit after my Linksys wireless router died; I can therefore only compare it to the Linksys.Setup was EXTREMELY quick and easy. I got it up and running in just a few minutes. The UI of the admin app is very straight forward and I notice is strangely similar to the UI of SMC routers. I find it to be somewhat easier to work with than the Linksys UI.I am unfortunately not pleased with the transmission range of this router. I placed it in the exact same location that the Linksys had been in. A computer that was getting solid 100% connection strength with the Linksys is now only getting 50% with this unit. Another machine that was getting around 70% on the Linksys would not connect at all to this unit until it was moved to a different location.This would be an excellent unit were it not for the range problem... Perhaps there's a fix?
The remote fuctionally is awesome, and a true sight to behold. The problem is, unlike the lower end Sony Remote Commander models, this model has an internal, rechargeable battery. At first that sounds sweet but trust me it's anything but. First off new the battery only will last about an hour and a half max, and that's only if you go lean by turning off button beeps and button touch feedback. Secondly the rechargeable battery isnt LION it's Nickel Cad, SUCKS! The manual recommends the remote be on the charger at all times it's not being used but if you know anything about rechargeable batts you'd know that's the kiss of death for Nick cad batteries. They almost always are suppossed to be drained nearly completely because they have a "memory" to them. So there in lies a BIG issue. I need a new battery for mine and I contacted Sony, they told me they wanted $350 to repair it!?!?!?! They told me they had a buy back program but it's over, even though I registered my $600 remote with them before they started it and never was informed. Go with a different company for your high end remotes.
I've been really trying to like this package, using it now for close to five months. In that time I've logged well north of 8,000 road miles.I'm running it on a T-Mobile MDA with a BT338 Bluetooth GPS.Installation originally was a royal PITA - the installer on the first CD did not work at all. I finally managed to work around this using their "patch" on their web page, and got both the application and maps (along with a voice) loaded on my SD card.Pairing the BT GPS was not obvious either in terms of setup, but once I had that figured out, it worked.The good:1. It routes nicely most of the time and the instructions work. It'd be nice to have the program actually use voice generation if its available (e.g. Microsoft Voice Command is loaded) so that it speaks the actual names of streets and such, but I can live with "Turn left" - most of the time. Where does it screw you? When you come to a complex intersection and there's more than one "left!" Now you have to look at the screen - not too cool when you're driving.2. The "touch anywhere to get the manu" is good.3. MOST of the time, you can hit the END key on the phone and get the main top screen back, while leaving the application running. This is useful - when it works. Inexplicably, sometimes TT has "Taken over" and there's no way out except to quit the application. I've been unable to figure out WHAT makes it do that.....4. IF a call comes in, TT mutes and you can take it, but it remains running. I like this - a lot. It then unmutes when your call is over, and back you go.5. You can operate it without using the stylus, touching the screen, just like it should be. Excellent.Ok, so what's not to like? Unfortunately, the maps.The maps in this product are SEVERELY out of date. For instance, there's a section of US-31 in South Alabama that I travel from time to time. TT insists that IT IS NOT THERE AT ALL. This is not a new road - it hasn't been changed in the 5 years I've lived in this area. The application simply freaks out and tries to route you down all sorts of little streets in this area, which is not cool. If you were coming into this area without knowing this, you'd get SEVERELY lost listening to the device - when the right thing to do is just keep driving...Likewise, there are multiple pieces of roads in SC, north of Dothan AL and elsewhere that I also know haven't been added in the last couple of years, yet they too are simply "not there" or are WAY off. And these are not small secondary streets either - we're talking MAJOR throughways.There are also significant errors in some parts of the US that haven't been updated in TWENTY YEARS. For instance, Northern Michigan near Traverse City. I attempted (foolishly) to run a route to a hotel there that's been there since I was attending school up there in 1981 - TT insisted that the destination address was more than TWENTY MILES from where I knew it was. The bad news is that this corrupted its idea of "best route" into the general area; good thing I knew better than to follow it or I would have been HOPELESSLY lost. Again - this is not a "new" address - its a hotel I stayed at in 1980! Good thing I knew where I was going.....Essentially anything built in the last 5 years is asking for TT to claim that the address itself does not exist and default to a "range". That's ok in urban areas and will usually get you reasonably close. In rural areas the "range" might be 5 - or more - miles away. A horse ranch in Seiverville TN that I tried to route to - established in the 1980s - was one of these; TT had absolutely no clue where it was in terms of address and tried to take me down what was DEFINITELY the wrong road, but when driving there magically the streets were all on the map! Huh?As for the POC database, that's at least as bad, if one looks at completeness. How about this? Select SouthEast, then try to route a route to the POC called "Walt Disney World" under "Amusement Parks." Do 'ya think TT ought to know how to get THERE? Does it get any bigger than that? Guess what - it doesn't have it in the list! Nor does it have MGM Studios listed. But "Walt Disney Animal Kingdom" is, and so is Epcot. Tell me how that makes sense - please? Local stuff is even worse - of the larger restaurants around here that I know have been here since at least 2001 (when I moved here) at least half are missing. How does TT decide what to include and what not? Who knows.There appears to be NO way to get updates to the maps. At all. TomTom's web site is completely silent about updates to software or map databases, and their "online" service offers city-by-city add-on maps, but are they more current? No way to know - and I'm not about to buy one-at-a-time to find out either - never mind the expense. How about accurate maps in the first place?Other complaints:The software doesn't know how to read contacts off the PDA/phone. This is such a simple thing that you'd think they'd have it in there - but its not. Dumb.There's no good way to route ON a certain street. You can set ONE (and only one) "waypoint", but you can't tell the software "Use Route 90". This sucks if you know what road you'd like to be used for a specific part of your route, but want the software to handle the rest. Attempting to approximate this using the waypoint feature usually leads to really BIZARRE routings....."Shortest" is a waste of time. It'll be "shortest" all right - right down every residential street between where you are and where you want to go. "Fastest" is the only reasonable route option to use, unless you want one of the specialty ones (bicycling?! Ok, I guess that makes sense)Time to destination is stupidly off on many non-freeways. Basically, it appears that the software thinks of everything off-freeway as being 25mph or somesuch! I've had it claim that a 50 mile drive on surface highways, all of which is a 55 or 65mph zone with the exception of a few small "one light" towns where you have to slow down for a couple of miles, is a 2+ hour trip. Balderdash. It appears that the "speed class" on any road that has a slow zone in it is set - for the entire duration - as that slower speed. This is a major botch and makes time prediction for anything other than freeway driving rediculously wrong. Freeway speed zoning appears to be wrong too, but less badly - it sure isn't 70mph through all the 70mph states.....No automatic day/night palette switching. This one is so easy I'm shocked, to be honest. Oh well; a few clicks does it.The software is a total CPU pig, to the point that it blows up VoiceCommand if called while its running. This means you can't initiate a voice call while TT is operating on the PPC, as there aren't enough cycles left on the CPU. Granted, this may be just "reality" on the MDA, as its not a terribly powerful machine - but it still is a bummer.The software allows you to load as many "regional" maps as you'd like. The stupidity of this, however, is that you can't route inter-region. Dumber! So you have to switch to "Major Roads of America", and then switch to your destination region and recompute when you enter it. That I can live with, but I won't tell you I like it - to be honest, I think it kinda sucks. 2GB MiniSD cards are available, and as such you can load the whole map store on ONE card - why not allow seamless navigation as an option?Beware their copy protection system. Their "code" requires an online connection to register the software, and there are only TWO codes available - ever - which must be acquired six months apart from each other. God help you if your device breaks outside of that range - you've got a box full of worthless CDs.A support request when I was attempting to get the software to load was ignored. I figured it out on my own - several days later - without a response. Don't expect help from the company, because you won't get it.I didn't attempt to use the "PLUS" services because, quite honestly, if you can't provide accurate maps - why would I buy add-on services that are likely no more accurate?I bought this because TT is thought of as the "leader" in the marketplace.The user interface is nice, the product works, but the map inaccuracies, protection scheme and complete lack of customer support leave me recommending against it and giving it only ONE star.Nice try TomTom.
These speakers should have sounded better - but do not, Very poor quality bass and won't handle med + sound levels. Not worth the money.
Had it for two weeks.Many times, the coffee was delicious.On two occasions the coffee was brewed little stronger than water.That was enough for me - I returned it.
Well, my head is a normal size, but the headband on this set of headphones is too large for me. Even when I make the headband as short as I can, it moves forward or backward on my head; it does not stay in place.I thought the price was great on this item, but now I see why it's so inexpensive--the quality of the headphones is fine, but the size of the the headband is a major problem. I have to adjust it about 10 times during a 25-minute run because it slides down the back or front of my head!
I bought this card because of the reviews and price, however, I'd been having a problem the last year with not being able to take consecutive pictures quickly. My camera will sometimes say "busy" for 1-3 seconds after I take a photo with flash. It is REALLY annoying. Especially, when I'm having to ask people to "wait a second" and hold the pose for another 2 seconds. It's such an expensive camera, I couldn't understand why. I also asked a ton of people, and they didn't know.I finally went to a camera class and asked the instructor at the break. He was surprised and thought it was my memory card. I needed a faster one. I just bought a sandisk extreme 3, and I will update after I use it. It wasn't that much more but may save me a lot of annoyance.
always 've been sennheiser fan, but it was never cheap, but i was ok with that, as for a good quality u need to pay. when i discovered HD201 on amazon i thought that price must be a mistake, but then i realized its for real. so i thought i'll give it a try, although i was pretty sure for that small amount of money i wont be able to get anything good and it turned out i was right. sound quality is more or less ok, somewhere bit below average, but real problem is a level of sound, no matter what u do it will stay low and when i say low i mean it (tried even few amplifiers)so title of my review is "hugely disappointed" and that not because i spent my money for nothing (as i already wrote i did not expect really something from this headphones) but because company like sennheiser (that i really like since many years) should not release crap like this!
Was delighted to recieve this camcorder, after waitinga few months to buy it. However, upon use I found thatit was inoperable. The zoom did not work and there wasa constant need to "reset" the camcorder.I had read the glowing reviews, wonderful featureaccounts, as well as the outstanding video performanceevaluations. However, if the camera has to be sentback, none of the video performance, features, orreviews mean anything. The only thing that matters isthat I am out a camcorder (for some weeks) as well as$1,500. I am not sure which is worse.
Got this, it added nothing to the simple wire that came with the radio. I got a more substantial wire antenna ... at [local store] that did worlds better than this.
We use this printer at my work, and those of us who have a desk in the same room as the printer hate it! This printer has been squeaking so loudly that we joke and tell customers that we have a hamster running on a wheel inside of it. The customers can hear the printer squeaking in the background when they call in. The squeaking is so loud that it is hard to hear on the phone when it is running. The print quality is not very impressive, either. I have one at home by HP that cost a 10th of what this piece of junk did, and the quality on my printer is much better.No one seems to have any solutions for getting rid of the unbearable squeaking, other than to throw the whole thing into the garbage dumpster.
First of all I would like to say that the mouse worked the first time without a hitch. However, there are two problems with this mouse.1) The USB cable on it is not long enough to plug into the left side of a laptop (a lot of laptops have USB ports on the left side-like my Compaq Presario). It cannot plug into the left side of the laptop and then extend around the laptop for use on the right side of the machine. For anyone who is right handed you have to put the cable directly underneath the laptop...and then there is barely enough room for the mouse to move around. So if your machine has a USB port on the left side of the machine, and you are right handed, forget this mouse. It's unbearably tight.2) It is too small for an average hand. My hands are average size. Holding the mouse creates a side to side tension in my hand because I have to 'cuddle' the mouse to hang on to it. I'm sure that after several more days of use I would have a problem with my hand/muscles.I recommend this mouse only for children or people with very small hands and who have a USB port on the front or right side of their laptop. Otherwise, forget it.I further cannot understand why Logitech would fail to mention these unusual features on the product packaging.Shame on them for misleading the buyers.
I purchased two Panasonic TH-42PZ700U in September 2007 through Amazon. Within a month one of the two Panasonic TH-42PZ700U started to display green lines in the tv. I have tried all kinds of fixes including download solutions which you can run from your PC to the tv, but nothing has worked. The other Panasonic TH-42PZ700U no longer turns on. As I don't live in the United States, I had to take it to a local delaer and found the the SC board was broken. The board costs about a $1,000 so it is not worth replacing and Panasonic won't help as I am not in the United Stated. Lets see I brought 2 Panasonic TH-42PZ700U plasmas and both do not work in less than a year. With all my research before buying 3 Plasma's only one is still working and it is NOT the Panasonic TH-42PZ700U. Stay away from this tv at all costs!!
Like a few other reviewers, I bought these speakers during a thanksgiving sale, and even after the drastic discount they aren't worth it. These speakers should have been discontinued for the MAJOR flaw in their constantly hissing, even with power off and all inputs on mute. Don't waste your money on these speakers for ANY price. I plan on returning them.
Why do I say this?Works when it wants to.Have to unplug the power and plug back in then it works for a little while.Most importantly if you call Home Theater Master they refuse to warranty their own product unless you bought it from THEIR selected sellers!
But this sure isn't one of them.I agree completely with the reviewers who write that this player is a piece of junk. Before dismissing their reviews and mine as an aberration or as some kind of unwarranted, hostile attack on Sony, please read on.I bought my player about 4 months ago, and it stopped working suddenly just as others have described. The buttons on the lid (play, forward, back, pause) stopped responding (and, no, the unit is not in "hold" mode), and after the display showed "disc" upon initial insertion of a cd, the unit would then become completely unresponsive. On a few occasions, after my initial problem with the unit, it would work sporadically, but the unit would "die" again, after successfully playingone disc. Now it's just stone cold dead.Sure, the unit sounded just fine when it was working. Yes, it's attractively packaged and sleek. But it's still a very poorly made unit. And the "remedy" that Sony is going to offer me and other customers is the opportunity to purchase a refurbished unit (doesn't the very fact that they have an abundance of such units already speak volumes about their quality?) for an additional $29??! Who are they kidding? "Fool me once, shame on you...fool me twice..."I guess it should come as no surprise, really, that these units are garbage. It was made in China, probably by very, very low paid (child??) laborers, using very, very cheap components. Why are we all so surprised when these little plastic "toys" fail us? Maybe it's because not so long ago companies like Sony did make quality products that consumers could count on. Not so anymore, and it seems that way across the board.My last Sony walkman actually was damaging my cds by engraving a ring on the very outer edge of the cd. It rendered the disc unreadable on the last track(s). I still can't figure out how it was happening, but it ruined many of my discs. I'm sure I'll be discovering ruined discs for quite some time, since I have a cd collection that numbers well into the thousands. I read elsewhere that other people had similar problems with that very same model player (it's the sports walkman model...the one with the orange trim) damaging discs. My friend's Sony "ghetto blaster" of the same variety is now doing the same thing to his discs, so he only uses cd-r copies in it. But, in any case, what can we do? Sue for damages? Fat chance.No. What you can do is not buy this (or other) Sony electronics products. What I can do is to write a review that warns other consumers about these serious defects. Maybe eventually they'll get the message?Fwiw, I bought a Philips portable as a replacement. It seems like a solid unit, but it sucks battery life so quickly that I'm looking for yet another option. Panasonic seems to have a much better reputation currently, so perhaps that's another product to consider.
I owned this product for a VERY short period of time and it completely stopped functioning. I contacted TrendNet and they happily offered to exchange it, and the 2nd one also went out after a few weeks. Their response? They'd be happy to send me another one. I work in our firm's Technology Department and I've never seen quality KVM switches go back this fast. They product is shoddy and Amazon should consider dropping it.
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!
This fax machine has given us nothing but trouble.It jams repeatedly, and that creates a lot of wasted time and effort.It jams so frequently that you have to stand over it and monitor every individual page being faxed to make sure it goes through. Even then, we often find ourselves having to make 3 or 4 attempts before it faxes without jamming.We had a 2800 Intellifax, which worked great. When it wore out, we replaced it with this machine. We should have stuck with that model for our replacement.
So far, this remote isn't worth above $50. I purchased this remote to control my home-theater. It did not control the satellite television box, and when it did, it lost control of my av-receiver. I had Higher expectations, but I'll have to live with itTHIS REMOTE IS CRAP
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.
We can't use this because it dosen't have the support for the Nano 5. The hole is on the wrong side. If the IPod got pushed too hard, it would break off the plug. Very dissappointing.
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....
This is kinda cheap. The case has very little padding. It's too large for the Explorist GPS. Batteries fall out of the interior pouch at times. ...not belt clip.There are much better products available at this price.
This product is made of dry plastic which breaks very easily. I had to buy a second one and the new one broke at the same place in a few months, even though I was extremely careful handling it. I believe they make it this way on purpose, so they can make money out of it. Nobody should buy this item, unless you don't care about spending money on something that will last four to five months. I really like the GPS, but this suction cup mount is really a piece of trash!
the stylus is awesome- red, black pens, stylus, and pencil. Since I use three of those all day, it is great.The screen protectors are fineThe little cleaner wipes are not necessaryThe case is NOT universal and is completely useless as it does not fit a naked Ipaq.
This case only carries the camera!!. The product description specifies that it carries the camera plus the battery and card!!
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.
A shorter cable worked with my printer -- this one did not. Useless cable from my point of view. Might work with other devices... but not with my (Brother) printer. Will have to find another cable. Would give 0 star if I could.
I received the unit for Christmas in December of 2001. During the time I used it (approximately 40-50) total hours I was pleased. It had lots of features and was relatively inexpensive. After twelve months, however, the unit has stopped working. There has been no abuse, power surges, etc. It just plain quit. Considering the relatively small amount of use this unit endured, this is totally unacceptable to me. I would NOT recommend this unit due to the poor quality and reliability.
As of December 13, 2004, the Netgear MP101 is NOT for the serious music fan for the simple reason that the software is not able to handle a large volume of CDs - say, more than 90 discs worth of music.When you get to upwards of 1,400 song it justs shuts down and deletes any playlists you've created without any sort of warning ala "sorry, but you can't add any more songs."With over 1,200 CDs in my collection, I had hoped to save them to the CPU -- which has had no trouble storing that quantity, listen to them through the MP101, and then create a whole lot of shelf space by selling those CDs that I don't listen to all the much.The tech support, in India, is 24/7, free for the first 90 days and is actually pretty good, even though I wish those jobs were here in the US instead. They said that future versions (mine is the 3.3.36 one) will hopefully be able to handle greater quantities, and that I could download them for free from the Netgear homepage, but they were not ableto give me a real idea if later versions would ever be able to handle the volume I'm talking about.Otherwise, if you don't have that many CD's it's actually a pretty cool little toy as the display shows the song title, artist and CD title and will even "crawl" any lengthy info across the screen.The wireless connection with the server worked immediately about 50% of the time, but was able to detect the server pretty quickly (1-2 mins) the rest of the time.I had a firewall problem when I first set it up that was blocking transmission, but the tech guys walked me through the patch, no probs.Like I said, this is a cute toy, but not a real tool for those who hope that technology can help them create any significan shelf space.
amazon is basically advertising this product, IT IS HORRIBLEthe usb socket= bad idea,can never fit inthe price= an aiptek a-hdAiptek A-HD 720P 5MP CMOS High Definition Camcorderwith a 2 gb memory card can shoot 1h 05m in HD at 720p(not FULL hd) but it can shoot 6 hours 30 minutes! in 480p(normal definition) plus it also takes pictures, and records voices for the same price.i bought an aiptek a-hd @ target for 129.99( plus tax) and it is 10x better than my crappy FLIP 60 minutes of non HD video.i know most of you are buying this for function but my aiptek is soooooomuch better than my flip.so for the price you should check out the AIPTEK A-HDAiptek A-HD 720P 5MP CMOS High Definition Camcorder[NO I AM NOT ADVERTISING THIS PRODUCT]
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.
I have been charged however I did not get a copy of the policy to date.
after using the X7170 Lexmark copier for 5 months it started indicating empty ink cartridge on newly installed ones, it also faild to allighn the printing head,( the new cartridges were from "Office Depot" and "Staples".
I inherited this cable from a friend of mine when I bought his entire sound system. I did a little comparitive testing between this and a single left channel RCA cable (the free ones that come with most TV's and DVD players). There is no difference. None.See, the signal that runs through the line is digital, so unless you have massive amounts of electrical interference in your room, there is no reason to buy one cable over another. Optical will do just as well, and that has no chance of picking up interference.
Battery is well constructed and fits correctly. Does NOT hold a charge for very long even with minimal transmitting. Bottom line- if you depend on the radio that this is used in, spend the extra money on a better battery.
If you thought the Windows 2000 install and performance were bad wait until you try it under XP!I should have spent the extra dollars and gotten a decent card.:(
I've used this alarm clock all year and it died IN LESS THAN A YEAR. And when I bought it, it was $80. Don't waste any of your money on it.
I wish Grandma had read these reviews before buying this for my daughter. Its has been a nightmare! Sometimes works sometimes doesnt. Now we have downloaded songs on it but it wont play. Comes up saying not authorized. DUH. It worked on the same songs before so I'm not sure what is wrong with it. Dont buy it!
After reading the previous reviews I saw some people say that you have to fiddle around with them to get them to stay in place at the angles you want. Only 1 out of the 4 I put up stays in place where I want it. It has taken numerous times of trying to fix each of these to get them to work right and I still am not having any luck. I suggest spending a little bit more and buying nicer onces.
I bought it two months ago. It is completly dead now. I can't load any DVD at all. I watch just a few movies a week. I donno how could this happen to a brand new item.
I bought this TV for my small office. I had it installed with the elbow mount so patients could watch tv while waiting for appointments. After a couple of weeks the screen went gray and with in another two weeks it went out completly. I wouldn't recomend it.
if you print a lot and try to save ink expense, do not buy this one. I could not refill it with low-cost-bottled ink; I have to buy the expensive original Brother ink which runs out quick.
We have been using 5 of these drives via 800 Firewire Interfaces. In less than a year, 1 is dead, click, click, click dead. Another one gives every indication that it is fine however when a backup is written to it, it crawls. The other three seem to be working ok but I am skeptical as to how much longer before I am replacing all 5. These disks should be more reliable!! I am looking elsewhere as we replace the remaining three that are still working.
These have to be the worst ear phones I have ever heard. The sound is very thin with almost no base response. I very surprised because I've used Shure products for years.I hope I can return them.
The camera didn't even reach full zoom when i first turned it on. Then one day it worked perfectly. After 1 week, when i tried to turn it on, it wouldn't. This is a perfect example of terrible craftmanship, terrible quality, terrible service, and virtually no good things about it.
To the reviewer below who said to do a Google search on Sony DVD problems. The correct Google search should be for "sony C:13:00" not "sony ch:13".
Contrary to the advertised capability, this didn't work with my MacBook Air. I had to return it. I liked the size and simplicity of design, but was disappointed that it didn't work for m.
I just finished breaking this lock off my laptop because it somehow jammed. My laptop was securely locked in my hotel room, keeping even a person with the combination from removing it. After a couple of quick blows with a ratchet handle, the lock itself broke apart. Once I took the end off the lock, it popped right off the laptop. See my photos above of the smashed lock.When I bought this, I joked to my buddy that it would now take a thief 30 seconds longer to steal my laptop. If only I had realized how right I was. The only reason I spent half an hour trying to remove it was because I was trying to save the lock. I'll call the manufacturer to ask for a refund tomorrow. If they don't give me one, I'll take it back to Staples, where I bought this just six weeks ago.
I like the design and how it works. Very comfortable, handy memory card pockets. Also there are clips at the end of the strap so you can quickly remove the strap if the strap gets in your way on a shoot.My problem is the neoprene material is covered by cloth, which after only a few uses is peeling off the neoprene strap. I'm not sure the long term consequences of this. So far it still works fine. I don't know if the cloth is there to give it strength or cosmetic. If it's for strength, then the neoprene may start to rip or come apart.
We bought this battery as a replacement. Shortly afterwards the center cell started to swell up. The metal panel that becomes the bottom of the laptop for the battery area came unglued. This one is toast!
The screen is not visible if there is any sunlight or glare. A website just compared all GPS units on terms visibility, and this one came in dead last.The maps are the worst out there for the United States. Unlike their competition, TomTom does not use Navateq maps. Not nearly as many POIs, and the maps are incomplete and in error.The unit itself is simple to operate and gets the GPS signal quickly. However, this unit has a poor display and the worst maps on the market. And the mount isn't very good either.
i basicly agree with the previous review but mine had major problem static noise whenever i tried to record from my dvd shame picture looked good to bad sound did not match i sent mine back. be aware
Unfortunately, Garmin's engineer ranks does not include one with an understanding of human-computer interactions.As an engineer, I must say that the design for this GPS is ridiculously against every convention of software development is as a consumer, using the N&uuml;vi is an absolutely frustrating experience. Simple but horrible design problems routinely renders the GPS useless while driving[...].
If you read the reviews for this device you will notice that half of them are, "Works Great!" and the other half are, "Never worked." Now I know why.The first problem with this product is with the drivers. After spending too much time trying to install the device I went online seeking answers. It seems that the SP2 upgrade for windows created driver conflicts for this device (which explains why SP1 owners worked great, until they upgraded). This required you to forcefully update the driver and avoid all automatic detection by manually pointing to the Linksys Driver. Linsys has a tech support article explaining how to do this on their web site. Go to "Easy Answers" and search for "USBBT100 SP2". Microsoft has a KB article as well.The second issue is in the hardware. If you were unlucky enough to receive a defective dongle, like me, then you will be in for some frustrating hours of agony. It's not that the device just doesn't work... it is that it doesn't work depending on the phase of the Moon and the alignment of the stars (not really, but do I need to say that?). This intermittency of working/not working/half working is what will make you think you've got it working, and then you don't. My opinion here, but after being a lifelong loyal customer of Linksys, I think their third world manufacturing has taken a nose dive here.My second shipped dongle worked fantastically right out of the box (after installing the drivers correctly). I was making Skype calls using my Bluetooth headset and walking all around the house with great reception. However, the antenna would not rotate. I knew that the antenna was supposed to rotate because my previous one did (and the product photo shows it rotated). I actually broke one of the tiny little plastic nobs that hold the antenna on while trying to rotate it. Once again... incredibly poor quality control in the manufacturing process.Now, I need the antenna to rotate due to the location of my USB slot. So, once again I asked for a replacement. I received this response from Amazon, "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; however, I cannot guarantee when the error may be fixed."And last, I would like to mention that Amazon has the best customer service I have ever encountered. They immediately shipped my second replacement at no cost, gave me no grief, and were apologetic throughout the whole process. So, if you order this product, know that they will treat you right and take care of you should you want to exchange or return it.
I've also had a lot of trouble with this mouse.1. The receive range is very short and seems to be blocked by my laptop screen.2. It doesn't respond sometimes after the computer is restarted.3. You need to remove the batteries to avoid running them down. It needs an on/off switch.There are much better travel mice out there. I'm going from an optical mouse with a cord for better reliability.
I have had 2 of these. The audio quality is amazing however both of them broke with 3 months of use. The wires from daily use seem to "wear" out and eventually both had "loose wire" syndrome where by jiggling the wire would cause audio to come in and go out. I use the headset a low to moderate amount. So if you are serious user this one is definitley out. I use it with an NEC VOIP Softphone.
I have to admit, when I first bought this piece of junk I was highly pleased. It had all of the features I was looking for and the price was right, even though it has sort of a cheap feel to it. Plus, I was so excited that I could fit 100+ songs on one CD.Then things went very wrong. First I found out that a pair of AA batteries would last- oh- maybe through one CD. Then the damn thing started skipping. At first it wasn't too noticeable. Now, any slight move I make the thing skips. Forget walking anywhere with it, or even riding in a bumpy car or train. My friend had the same problem with hers, sent it back to Sonicblue for repairs and two months later is still waiting for a response. Now tell me, how am I supposed to listen to music like this? Now ($$$) seems waay to much to pay for this thing.
I bought this unit for my canon S3 IS to eliminate red eye. The built-in flash is much more powerful.It's only good from six or 8 feet at 3.5 at 1/60.
I am very disappointed with this product. It looks like it is solidly built and provides an expectation of long life, but internal components and circuit seem to be weak. I bought it many months ago, but only got the opportunity to use it recently on a road trip and it just died within a few hours of using it. We may have overloaded it, but I would expect such devices to trip or give a audible warning or some other means of warning instead of just dying. What a waste!I see that other people are having a good luck with this product (going by the review rating), but I wouldn't recommend it to my friends/family.
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.
OK, I might just be a weirdo, since other people seem to like this keyboard, but I do regret buying it and I miss my old "standard issue" Dell keyboard this one was supposed to replace.In my opinion, this keyboard is flawed in several important ways:- The layout of Home/End/... key group is non-traditional, with large Delete key and no Insert one. I know, it is my fault, that I didn't pay attention when I purchased this model but man does it hurt! Being a partial touch-typist, I keep making mistakes by hitting End instead of PgUp. I don't know, maybe the new layout is better in some way or it reflects the new state of computing these days, but I fail to see any particular advantage of it.- The [Darn! Hit PgDn instead of End... Again!] function keys have low-profile funky round shape. They might look cool but I find them more annoying compared to the traditional ones.- I dislike the tactile feedback of this keyboard. The keys have short "throw" and feel clumped together (although this is just a feeling - I didn't do any measurements). As a result, even though I cannot quite put a finger on it (pardon the pun), of 4 desktop keyboards I have to use on a day-to-day basis, this one somehow makes using it a chore. In fact, it makes me miss the old keyboard this one replaced.- Yet another subjective thing: the labels on the keys are smaller than usual and they sit squarely in the middle of each key (as opposed to the traditional upper left corner placement). Somehow, I find this annoying as well. Such placement will also be a showstopper for those planning to affix labels for a second language.Overall, I'm quickly reaching the point where the chore associated with using this keyboard will outweigh the guilt of buying another one. Microsoft Digital Media Pro keyboard is in the same price/features category. Having been a happy user of it at my home desktop PC (which I use a lot) I wholeheartedly recommend it as an alternative for the model reviewed. Besides, according to a recent PC Magazine review, a number of no-brand keyboards usually sold by chains like CompUSA actually sport very good quality at very low prices, so this might be another route for a conscious keyboard shopper.
Huge Problems finalizing and using the disks, even using the recommended Maxell brand. I just spent $200 on video capture hardware, so I could get my video off the dvd-r. Manufacturer did not tell me about dvd-ram disk, as being the only way of using the dvd right out of the camera. As you probably know, the video capture hardware will convert my video into an analog signal and then back into digital, drastically reducing the video quality. I can't believe that this company would be so irresponsible with people's precious time and memories. Do not buy this camera.
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 am amazed at all the great reviews on this site. It has not been good for me. I bought it to listen to my local NPR station and this radio is not good for me. If I am in a building - it is all static. Even outside, I have to be out in the open to get a decent signal. Maybe it is partly because of the station's signal, but I get it fine on my car and other home radios. I blame the FM receiver - I am very disappointed with this product.
This amp gave me nothing but trouble. Plus, it DEFINITELY doesn't put out 1400 watts. Im never buying cheap amps again...
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.
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.
I was stupid enough to buy this product so I could wire my new suuround sound system. I spent hours running the wire through the walls and drilling holes. When I tried to make the connections. My system would not work. The wire would snap and crack easily.The wire was JUNK. I went to Home Depot and bought some heavier gage and better wire and had to re do my project. It sucked to start over! Speaker wire is expensive so I thought I was getting a deal. In the end it cost me more time and money. Don't make the same mistake I did. Amazon remove this from your inventory. I am debating on whether or not to order something on your website again.
This product has the potential to be great and someday it will probably be worth the money. In a year or so the price will drop and the product will be more mature - my suggestion is to wait.I had four problems with the remote:1) I could not set it up to duplicate my Tivo remote. I am very surprised that Logitech did not spend more time supporting the Tivo remote since a larger than average percentage of those who would purchase a Tivo would also purchase a mid/high end universal remote.2) Customer support would not call be back to help resolve my Tivo problem. Even after I threatened to return the remote. They just didn't care. (I did return it after a week of no support)3) On several occasions the remote "locked up" for anywhere from several seconds to almost 30 seconds. During this time all I could do is wait. So I reached for my dedicated remotes (which never have this problem) and thought twice about the price tag for the remote that was keeping me waiting.4) On several occasions the power on/off would get out of sync. That is, the remote would assume the power is off when it is actually on and then send a power command which would turn it off. Not much Logitech can do about this but it is annoying nonetheless.Product maturity should resolve problems 1 and 3. Problem 2 will probably just get worse. Poorer customer service seems to have been the trend for the past 15 years. A lower price would make problem 4 more tolerable.Wait ...Steve
I tried to install this one and it simple went bust - I think I heard a kaput sound too.XP has terrible bluetooth drivers and if you want to get the speaker profile to work, good luck. The supplied drivers claim that this works, but you will have to do go through a lot of pain to get it right - and I am no newbie to technology.
Got it in the mail, opened it up, plugged it in, and dumped about a gig of mp3's to it. It seemed to be fine. I could browse folders, play songs, etc. Great!Then I dumped the rest of my MP3's to it (about 7GB total) and went to watch TV. Came back later and saw that the file transfer had completed, and all my folders and songs seemed to be on the device. Again, great. So I unplug the USB cable and restart it, like it says to do on the screen. What do I get? "HARD DRIVE ERROR - CANNOT READ HARD DISK - CHECK DRIVE AND RESTART"Now I'm [upset].I've had this thing for exactly 1 day. I haven't even taken it out of the house. I haven't dropped it or even moved it from my desk. Restarting the device does nothing to fix the problem. I can't check the drive because the USB connection doesn't work anymore either. So I have a lovely 200 dollar paper weight. I try to call D-link support, and after waiting on hold for 45 minutes, I get a message saying "please leave your contact information and an agent will get back to you"...I bought this one because I'd heard so many bad things about the Archos, and I couldn't really afford anything like the IPOD. Guess I'm going back to CD's, because every portable MP3 player I've tried either has great performance but a laughably small storage capacity, or plenty of room for all your music, but no guarantee of even basic functionality due to [inadequate] hard drives and components. Oh, and the thing is way too big. And the carrying case for it [stinks]. It's so tight you can barely squeeze it in, and then it covers up all the interface buttons. Very disappointing.
Very poorly designed product, it heats up very fast.I used it for about 2 months and then it just stopped working.It did not connect to internet anymore. Since then I have spent many hours trying to get in touch with customer support with no luck. The one year warranty cannot be used as DLink customer service is quite elusive.
When I got my 60Gb Zen W, it was and is still fantastic. The only thing missing was any kind of case available. This skin was not even available when I first got my Zen, but when it did become available I did get it so as to have SOME kind of protection. As mentioned it will keep it from slipping, and protect it from rumbling around in a bag. It will not really PROTECT the Zen though. Since I have the original thick Zen W 60Gb I am being neglected in accessories. I did finally get a leather case that it fits in, but it is a little tight, but I can still access all the features and ports I need. This is a much better buy! Creative Zen Vision W 30GB 60GB Leather Case with Belt Clip Believe it or not, this case is also cheaper!!!
this is a terrible machine. it is the noisiest piece of equipment we have ever purchased. it eats toner. it feeds paper 2, 3, 4 or more pieces at a time, especially if copying on reverse side. it goes thru so many motions to print one copy that you almost forget what you were there for. when working from computer it reduces copy to one tiny corner of paper for no reason, in the middle of a run. it is a piece of junk and we will replace it as soon as we can get over the 500 bucks we were ripped off. the only guarantee we can give is that we will NEVER buy an hp item again!
This product was advertised as New but was a replacement missing needed parts. I tried to resolve the issue with Amazon and the company selling it with NO HELP at all! I will never order from your site again.. Lesson learned!
i was thinking about taking this unit to work, but i don't work in a LIBRARY! the drone of machinery and my co-worker's radios will squelch this device's output leaving me straining to hear its contribution to the din. do not doubt that this is a glorified transistor radio, it's light and very portable. it does have handy appliances and it is pretty. it is lacking both power and substance that the price demands.this "radio" strikes me as a gimmick gift for opening a bank account or filling out a credit card application.
Although the product works, it is known to cause major problems with streaming audio through your Microsoft Windows Media Player. I spoke with one of the Linksys tech support reps who told me their router does indeed cause this problem. After the infinite language problems I encountered with the tech (Linksys farms out their tech support calls to a company in the Phillipines) I was finally transfered to a "specialist" who was able to bring me to a "secret web site" to adjust my router settings. I'll let you in on the address, it's: http://192.168.1.1/ . An "enter Network Password" dialogue box will pop-up. Ignore the User ID field. In the Password field enter the word "admin". Then press okay. From here you can set your router.However, even after I was guided through the settings, my streaming audio still failed to work.WHAT EVER YOU DO, DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I have a Panasonic HD ready TV and depend on the basic Comcast cable for reception. The Samsung DTBH260F will only tune the network digital channels, which is what I bought it for, but it will not tune any of the non-digital stations. So it is not very useful if you have to switch back and forth to receive digital and non-digital broadcasts. The picture on these digital channels were not any better than what I got without the tuner. In fact, it was considerably lower in quality. You have to remember digital does not mean high definition. Don't buy this product if you think your HD ready TV will suddenly give you High Definition with this tuner. It does not, and you will get none of the regular non-digital cable TV channels. Wait for the technology to catch up and for the prices to come down. This receiver is not going to improve anything for your HD ready TV's and cable reception. Don't waste your time.
Be sure to install a 64-bit capable OS to get full use of this ram. Or u can put 2 sticks in one PC and the other two sticks in another PC.
The device was announced with the feature to play not only 480p, but also WMV-HD DVD's with 720p or even 1080i. The product description does not say it can do that, so be warned: you might get a good DVD-Player, but don't expect it to feed the DVI-Connector of your Flatscreen-TV with WMV-HD in 1280x768 Pixel Resolution and progressive scan. It is max. 480p = 640x480 Pixel in progressive scan.
Nature sounds are fairly decent. AM radio does not like florescent (sp) lighting. FM gets good reception while the clock and alarm combo are adequate. Give up on the CD feature. A fly walking across your ceiling will cause the CD to skip. Spend your money elsewhere.
I bought this product in March. I was quite happy with the ease of instalation and the quality of the TV picture on my monitor. However, now it is November and the tuner seems to have completely crapped out. I went to the Pinnacle web site, and I found out the guarantee is 30 days and the problem with total failure at 6 months or so is pretty common. I was directed to an on line b-board where there were a number of postings of buyers whose experience was exactly like mine. There seems to be no recourse or fix other than replacement at my cost.
Did not work with my hose. Very difficult to determine which one will fit my hose as the informaiton is not available. Too late to return as I installed it well after purchase.
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.
I went to three different places and they always sent me the wrong mother board. It also took forever to reimburse me every time. Basically the sweet p4s800de cannot be bought anywhere.
I'm running Vista 64Bit and Windows 7 64Bit systems. The device was recognized by Windows, but, not by the D-Link installation software. Updating drivers from D-Link did not help. Tech support did not help. Return to sender asap.
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.
After following the installation directions, the mouse would not respond and I could not override it with the keyboard, so my computer was frozen and completely down. The product is not identified on the box or manual but there is a support e-mail number listed on the box which I immediately wrote to from another computer, but I never received a reply. I was finally able to re-install my original mouse (you had to uninstall the mouse to install the wireless one) and get my computer going again. If Ihadn't been able to do this, I would have had to use my recovery CD and entirely re-install all the original programs and lose new programs and data. This was very scary time for me. I'm staying with my conventional mouse and keyboard!!!
Like almost everyone else on this site, I loathe this printer, primarily for its insatiable appetite for ink. Really inexcusable, how poorly this device performs.
Like I stated above these headphones are great. Amazing sound and great bass. However, they only worked for less than 5 MONTHS. Like CNET stats, "thin cable tangles easily and may not hold up in the long run." And the later is TRUE. The cables are very thin and mines don't show any signs of wear and tear. But they just stopped working. If I want sound, I have to squeeze the cables constantly and it is truly annoying. BEWARE!!! Advise you to buy something else where the cables are strong and headphones have great sound.
I'm here to attest to the fact that it's not just cdr's that this piece of junk won't play. All I've ever put in it were store bought cds. Worked for a month. Now, I put it in, hear the noise like it's reading the disc and then NOTHING. It tells me there's an error. $25 for complete junk.I didn't save the receipt. I hope Wal-Mart will at least let me exchange it, although for what - another crappy unit.
I originally purchased one of these in Dec 2007. That one broke in July 2008, the screen went white and wouldn't reset. Logitech replaced that one under warranty. Guess what, the screen just went white on that one less than 10 months later. Logitech refuses to fix it and wont replace it under warranty since it has been over a year since the initial purchase. Don't buy this remote, it will break on you, it is just a matter of when.
Bought one from Amazon, which was defective upon receipt. Amazon replaced with a new unit immediately, great service. Replacement unit worked for a few weeks and then was freezing up without warning, and now does not want to restart most times. Will be returning to Amazon. Too bad, as camera is good value, large screen, easy to use, but I got stuck with 2 lemons.
Ah, the Saitek Eclipse II. They're still selling these. It was a year ago I purchased mine without a second thought, absolutely assured it would be all I ever needed. My options at the time were the Logitech G-15 and an Eclipse II, and the purple backlight option of the Eclipse had been more alluring than all the features the G-15 boasted.It was a week into owning the Saitek Eclipse II that I encountered my first issue with the product. My mind was on the little problem that owners of the Saitek Eclipse II experienced - the keys wearing, the letters blotching into indistinguishable blurs - and I figured my compulsive, clean, careful nature would be 'above' that problem. I didn't even imagine the chance of a more serious issue being possible within such a short period of time of ownership. However, half the lighting system on the keyboard ceased to work except for one color. I emailed Saitek in somewhat of desperation, explaining the issue fully, and a few days later got a snide reply. To Saitek's credit, I did get a LED matrix mailed to me - But I'm pretty sure the only reason I even got that was because the tech who answered my e-mail got a laugh out of the length of the e-mail.Even with unparalleled care and cleanliness over the next two months, eventually even that LED matrix proved faulty (Half blue and half purple keyboard!). Several short and sweet e-mails later over the course of a few months, I never saw any form of reply or hint 'customer service' still existed. By then my WASD had began the short trek of full-on, Saitek-genetic balding.6 months into ownership, a good half of the keys were blanked. Today, when I retired my Saitek Eclipse II, it looked like a cheese grater had been ran along each key. Admittedly, I'm a gamer with longer nails, but I don't generally tap the keys with them. Thankfully backlighting for me is a vanity thing and I type through key placement memorization.----Some things you need to be aware of if you're hesitant enough about buying this product to read the comments:1) The keys are clear plastic with black paint on them. They WILL wear very fast and the keyboard WILL become very unsightly. No matter how casual you are you will not get around this issue. Good backlight keys are black plastic and, while some eventually may wear, still will look decent. Imagine a key with black sides and a clear top you can look into and see down into the guts of the keyboard - that's the Saitek Eclipse II.2) The keystrokes are very loud. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't used a Logitech keyboard.3) Servicing the keyboard is bothersome and you will have to do it at some point. It would be cheaper and less stressful to buy a $5 keyboard and take it apart if you want a crash course in keyboard anatomy. Be prepared to take the keyboard apart - Feel free to youtube "Saitek Eclipse II" if you'd like several videos of people having to do so. Maybe that'll save you some effort, watching /other people/ take out ~10 tiny screws.4) Be prepared to do a song and dance or humiliate yourself for customer support, if it still exists.In closing:When I got the Saitek Eclipse II keyboard, I had been accustomed to the standard issue non-descripts you get from white-box PCs. With that said, it was a dream for a little while. The keys seemed so quiet, the keyboard seemed so high quality, and you wouldn't have been able to convince me I made the wrong choice. A week before I retired that keyboard, I took out a backup keyboard I owned, never touched - a Logitech 510, 520, something like that - And I felt like an idiot. The sheer quality of it to the Saitek, the quiet keystroke, the spill-resistant design - I realized I had really tricked myself and had been royally screwed, when a modest $10 non-multimedia keyboard felt more comfortable and pleasant to use than my Eclipse ever felt. The only reason I used my Saitek again was because it had volume control buttons (standard on most keyboards, of course) - It felt like a tease to have to use it again for that reason, even if for another week or two.I've had friends with G-15s who found the problems I had with my Eclipse absolutely unheard of. I'm typing this review on a G-19, and I implore you - if you're a gamer, or you want a reliable, quality keyboard, period - do all you can to avoid Saitek.I would venture to suggest you turn around and run away from this page, and try other brands of keyboards instead (especially Logitech!). If the G-19 is too expensive for you and the last generation of G-15 is too unsightly for you, there are still nice Logitech keyboards that you can get for around the listed Amazon price of the Eclipse II or cheaper that cover the same features but are more reliable. Most keyboards at the fraction of the cost of this one sport similar features, actually, and are made much better. Logitech or not, please resist this product and avoid Saitek!I'm actually appalled this keyboard has a 4.5 star rating on Amazon, but it just goes to show you people rate it before giving it adequate test time. A good keyboard will stay in decent shape for years, not months, and that includes the appearance - even with heavy use. Seriously, do not buy. Saitek does not deserve your money.1 star because the marketing of the product makes me smile. Wow-wee, it has elevation feet and backlight! Another star because I learned how to gut a LED keyboard and put it back together.
This device works perfectly if all you intend it to do is browse the internet. It will not work properly with certain video conferencing and audio communication programs.(such as paltalk) Go to Linksys.com and notice that with the Linksys wireless WAP11 and the BEFSR41 router under product features they say: Compatible with All Standard Internet Applications. See if Linksys says this for their BEFW11S4. They don't. The BEFW11S4 would not work with my print server which uses a IPX/SPX protocol. The distance is typical and I checked it to the Linksys WAP11 and it was the same. People that buy these wireless units and believe they can walk over to their neighbors yard with their laptops will be disappointed in the range. Adjusting the antennas and router position does help greatly. I switched back to my old Linksys router BEFSR41 and plugged in the Linksys wireless WAP11. Everything works, video conferencing, audio communication, print server. The extra plus is I can move the Linksys Wap11 to obtain the best wireless distance. Try that with the BEFW11S4, you will have to relocate all the wires....OK, its been some months now and I'm still flying with the Linksys BEFSR41 and the WAP11. Remember, The BEFW11S4 will not work with certain programs, such as certain print servers, video conferencing, special networking programs etc.
It did not work clearly in my car. The sound quality was not good, it was not clear at all. Finally I choose Griffin FM transmitter and it worked well, it looks like I am hearing music system at home. I loosed 25$ to purchase this.
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.....
Okay, I am a commisioned salesperson who deals with TV's (HDTV included), and despite what I get for one, I cannot recomend one of these TVS. HDTV supports 1200+ lines of resolution, that's nice but guess what? The best video equipment is a DVD player which puts out a max of 950 lines of resolution. Why buy this TV? It is a waste of 10,000 bucks. Wanna nice TV? Get the Wega because until everyone starts brodcasting in High Definition (about 2005), that TV is just a nice big paper weight.
I have to rate this product and this company as horrible!!I purchased the X2 in 12/2004. Everything was fine. In 6/2005, the lamp blew. Less than 300 hours on it!!! I called the company. They said sometimes it happens. I questioned the projector. They said I just needed a new lamp. $300.00 later.....oh, you can only get the lamps from them. You can only get service on the X2 from them.I get the new lamp. It just blew again-about 700 hours-half of what the life should be. Additionally, the fan died-which may be why the lamp blew. Maybe there was a problem with the fan a year ago (when it was STILL under warranty but they wouldn't look at it!!!) No. They say no.The projector was ceiling mounted and never moved since it was first put in place. The projector was blown clean on a regular basis. This projector was not mistreated or misused.Infocus says "sometimes this happens".They, for $250, plus $30.00 shipping, will fix the fan. I also need to buy a new lamp-another $300. The company keeps saying-"It is out of warranty", "sometimes this happens", "1400 hours is just what some lamps get", etc., etc,. etc.. They will not accept that perhaps this was a defective product.I will get a new projector-I can buy a new one for what they want to charge to maybe fix my current one. My new projector WILL NOT/WILL NEVER be an Infocus product.They have failed to stand behind their product. Their service is overpriced and their technical support and customer service is nothing more than drones citing manuals and warranties.Don't buy Infocus!!!!
terrible product, the lens came and was loose, rattling, going to have to buy another one, different brand.
I BOUGHT THIS FRAME ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF A GO.AFTER 1 AND A HALF YEARS OF 24 HOURS OF RUNNINGTHE SCREEN JUST WENT BLACK AND WOULD NOT TURN ON.ALSO, THE FRAME WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE SOME OF MY .JPGPICS AND I WOULD HAVE TO RESAVE THEM.AND IF YOUR 4 GIG MEMORY CARD HOLDS ABOUT 2 GIGS OFPICTURES THEN IT DOES NOT WORK.JUST DON'T BUY THIS THING.
The WebCam is not good at all. The picture quality is very bad. It is stuck every time..
Not all that easy to set up. Once I got it setup properly, it still dropped connections often on the wireless link, even though my Linksys wireless card showed a strong and high quality signal. After about six months, the router started crashing or locking up about once per day. I have to power it down and reboot it. Would not recommend this router to anyone.
I've not had a decent print from the printer, but at least it uses ink quickly, dries it out quickly, and requires a full color ink cartridge when you only want to print in black and white...nice design epson, guess I should have stuck with canon (like my camera).
This memory card was a suggested option for the H1 Zoom recorder. It isn't as it will not fit the Zoom H1. The Zoom H1 needs a microSDHC card and not the SDHC (non micro) card as it is too large to fit into the Zoom H1 recorder.
Though this backpack has ample room for what I needed to put in it, it's construction is stiff and it is huge, no matter how much stuff you have in it - it's like carrying a small child wherever you go. Also, the zippers are not the best quality - one is already totally broken and another on its way after only one year. The only plus is the separate laptop compartment - that is handy as I have a relatively large computer.
I agree with the reviewer that says this thing smells toxic, like gasoline mixed with tar mixed with other nasty chemicals. It's the "rubber" parts that stink. I have no idea how it performs as a tripod... I've already thrashed it; it's not even worth returning for the price paid. I don't see how some of this toxic crap gets into the market. I bought a tape measure with a rubber grip (not from Amazon) that had similar odors and I trashed that thing as well. These tripods seriously stink up the whole room. Some people must be more sensitive that this type of odor than others or this product would be all zeros and removed from the market.
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.
This will play regular dvd's but can't play blu-rays. I had bought 2 of them thinking they were atleast as good as blu-ray.
These are a great sounding earbuds! The sound is incredible, but they lasted only a week! Yes, they no longer work! I am so disappointed that these have such poor quality workmanship that many of us are having to return them. I have had mine more than thirty days, so I don't know if I can exchange them. I am going to buy a different brand if I am not able to replace these.
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.
This printer is absolute garbage. That is strong language for a product review, but it is the only way to convey what a poorly designed product this is. The main issue is the extremely shoddy software/driver bundle. It is absolutely riddled with bugs. The networking support is also very poor, and if you attempt to share this printer among multiple computers then you can expect major hassles. Other annoyances: frequent paper jams, hang-ups in the scanning process (most likely due to the lousy scanning software bundled with the printer), expensive and frequent ink replacement, mind-numbingly slow scanning, and the bizarre user interface on both the software and the printer itself makes common tasks (like scanning) a frustrating ordeal.The updated driver/software bundle is an enormous download that absolutely _stuffs_ your computer full of bloatware (background services, unwanted browser toolbars, etc) that will slow down your computer. Once installed, you'll have HP icons and junkware sprinkled all over your machine.On the positive side, print and scan quality is quite good.I'm a software engineer and very technically savvy, so I cannot imagine how a typical user could find this product useful or intuitive.
I liked the ear fit - three sizes are provided and I liked the sound, really sharp and powerful.However ...The asymmetrical cable is awkward and is a bother. From the yoke (where the bud cables separate) the left ear bud cable is 7-1/2" in length. The right side bud cable is 21" long. That's quite a difference. The CX-300 is designed to be worn behind your head.I wish the cable measurements had been printed on the package!!I wrote Sennheiser if it was possible to it send back and have it modified to a symmetrical length. Their answer was to consider their CX55, CX400 and CX500 if I wanted symmetrical cables.
The connection goes bad about once a day. That said, if you just fiddle with it for a second, the problem is fixed for another day. And it was only $1 including shipping. For my purposes, this is fine, but if you like things to work 100% of the time, don't buy this.
Buggy Software, sort of UB, bad documentation, poor testing by manufacturer: stay away!MacIntel owners be notified: Evolution TV application v2.7 is not fully functional on Intel machines. I have a 17" MBP and had lots of difficulties.Despite claims and descriptions that say it is a universal binary, some features do not work. Installation was not clear thanks to old documentation. Had to install and uninstall 3 times until all plugins were installed. The bundled MovieGate plug-in v1.0.2 (also claimed to be a UB) definitely does not work. It kept telling me my MPEG-2 recordings were Divx or MPEG-4 recordings and rejecting them, and refusing to burn a DVD. Migilia customer support told me I must be doing something wrong because they had no problems. 10 days later they admitted they did their tests on a PPC. That was 2 weeks ago and they still haven't updated the software or reduced the claims of what this product can do. Perhaps Apple is buying them up and that's why they don't want to take the trouble to fix their claims.Clicking inside of software while recording can lead to app crashing.Sometimes app had errors while recording.Out-of-date documentation. Follow the installer, not the manual.Could be a great item if the company would stand behind what they sell and get the software up to speed or at least not advertise it does things it doesn't.Only a combination of 2 new beta elements, resulted in being able to burn a DVD from the app. Unless you like having to beta test the products you pay for STAY AWAY.Evolution TV v 2.7MG Plugin 1.0.2MBP 17"USB 2.0OS 10.4.8NTSC video
We bought this product at Target for around $200 last summerand didn't even use it often because it was two pieces of junk . After the first one fried itself along with my DVD, we figured we had another one to use so whatever...Surprise, surprise, the second one just imploded. You shake it and you can hear all the parts rattling around inside. It was a disaster from day one. You could never hear it and the picture quality was always poor. Didn't even last 6 months before both screens broke. A terrible, substandard product. I don't even want to give it one star but I have no choice because one star is the lowest I can rate it! Buyer beware!
This basic UV 37mm filter is ok for protecting a camcorder lens (really the main reason people use UV filters, I think), but it has two main issues:1) the filter didn't screw on very well onto my Panasonic PV-GS320. It would partly screw on, but even with repeated attempts, and verifying that the threads were ok, it would never seat fully down onto the camcorder. I tried it with both the camcorder hood on and off, and it had the same issue in both cases. This seems to me like a basic defect. I later purchased a Hoya filter which seated perfectly, so I know the camcorder was not the problem. Ultimately it's not a huge deal, but when it's poorly seated, I'd be concerned about the stability of screwing on something else (like a polarizer filter), or of permanently messing up the threads on my camcorder.2) the lens produces a lot of solar flare if you're pointed anywhere near the sun. This is not really a defect in the lens, as an uncoated lens is not designed to avoid sun flare (after all, it's just a piece of glass). It's really just a matter of you-get-what-you-pay-for. All the camera websites state that you need a multi-coated lens if you want to really deal with sun flare. I later purchased a Hoya multi-coated lens for only a few dollars more, and did some experiments and the multi-coated lens works much better when pointing into the sun. I haven't used the Tiffen much indoors, but other reviews on this item confirm it has the same issue indoors when pointed toward a lamp, which doesn't surprise me.Pros: cheapCons: poor threading, major sun flare issueOverall, I'm going to solely use the multi-coated Hoya that I purchased, and just keep this Tiffen as a backup if for some reason I ever scratch the Hoya (since these UV filters are really just scratch-prevention for the main camcorder built-in lens). But my recommendation is just get a multi-coated lens in the first place (from Tiffen or Hoya or whoever, I'm sure they are all good as long as they are multi-coated) for a few extra dollars rather than this cheap uncoated one.If it was just a matter of the sun flare, I'd probably give it 3 or 4 stars, since it does what any other uncoated filter would do, but I knocked it down to 2 stars due to the threading issue.
I got this mouse about 2 hours ago and used it during that time. I got up to get something, and when I returned, the mouse had stopped working. Nothing happened, just suddenly the laser decided to quit for good. The buttons worked, but nothing would get the mouse to move on screen. Following the poor instructions of "change the surface that the mouse is on", that also didn't help.The wires on these things are extremely thin, thinner than most headphone cords. They are poorly connected to the hardware and it is my guess that it is extremely easy to tear the cord or loosen it from the mouse or USB piece. I am glad I didn't travel with it. Sadly I can only get a replacement, which will most likely be just as useless. What a joke.
THERE IS NO POINT IN BUYING THE CLA-9 ADAPTER TUBE UNLESS YOU INTEND TO BUY (OR ALREADY OWN) THE APPROPRIATE OLYMPUS CONVERTER LENSES THAT FIT THIS TUBE! THE DIAMETER OF THE OLYMPUS TUBE IS SMALLER THAN THAT OF OTHER CONVERTER LENS TUBES!
Much like other customers, I did a fair amount of research on this TV before I bought it. I should have done a bit more digging. Between the time I ordered it and the time it was delivered (just recently in August 2004) I discovered MANY Internet posts from customers who were describing an "audio/video sync problem" (where the people talking and the lip movements would not match up). Tantamount to a bad Chinese movie I guess... Samsung was also supposed to be well aware of this problem and supposedly fixed this in the late HLN and newer HLP models.Anyhow, I kept and open mind and took delivery of the TV. On the very first night, we noticed a significant sync problem with the audio and video. In some spots, it was right on, at other times, not even close. I've heard possible causes from broadcast TV, to certain cables, etc. In my particular experiment, I had a DVD hooked up to it. I believe that ultimately (from what I have read) it is the way that DLP processes the signal that causes this problem. Of course, when you tell the retailer about it, they claim "Wow, we've never heard of that before from any customer". Yeah, OK. They sell hundreds of these TV's a year, and I got the ONLY one where the audio and video don't match up. Please.I don't know about anyone else, but when you spend $3000+ on a TV like this, it's pretty discouraging. Especially since Samsung has been aware of this particular problem since the onset and continued to ship these TV's. I have to say though that the Samsung DLP had among the best picture out of any of them (and I looked at them all, believe me). However at 3000+, I'm just not willing to sit there and look at some speaking "behind" what they just said (nor should I).At this point, we're either going to wait for the "HLP" series or look at another TV altogether. I guess I'm willing to give Samsung another try, but I'm not really holding my breath on this one. I would have bought a Sony Wega Tube TV, but they're like 3 or 4 feet deep! Just don't have that kind of depth in my Family Room.At any rate, the first Company that produces a HD ready TV that performs exactly as described with no weird quirks or funky error messages gets my $3000.00. My advice, wait a little while to allow DLP technology to evolve, or buy the nicest tube TV you can find.
The package was sealed but upon opening the lens had alot of lint on it as if it was used.
this player supports ONLY mp3 and wmaunfortunately, my own-made music format is ogg, and downloaded radio recording is asf format, this player don't support bothand lack of digital recording is a major drawback too, unlike iriver, it has digital in and out, this is a necessary for mesorry, zen, this is not for me
JUST DOES NOT WORK, DO NOT BUY THIS THING.PD: I put one start because otherwise Amazon does not allow me to write my review, but actually this product does not deserve any.
It's sad, really. I liked the player. It had a lot of features for the price. Got it home and charged it up. About a week later, went to play it off the battery. Nothing. Tried recharging. Nothing. Contacted the company via email. Waited one week with no response. Packed the unit up and returned it. Bought a different brand I'm much happier with. Will never buy another CyberHome product, no matter what the price or features. Terrible support. The stereotypical cheap overseas product. Buy one from a known manufacturer with a good reputatuion.
Our first unit arrived and with in the first day of use was giving errors on known good wiring. We discovered two of the four nodes were the problem. We contacted the manufacturer and they wanted us to return to our place of purchase. Amazon was great about promptly returning. At the same time we ordered an identical one and when it arrived, we promptly tested with known good cables. Again, we found we had defective node end points. We called the manufacturer again and they never called us back as promised.In the end, we return the second unit to Amazon and are now looking for another make/model to purchase. If you purchase this, do so with caution testing all components immediately and for the next several days. :-(
It seems like the glass filter moves around. Is it suppose to do this?
I bought this lens hoping to upgrade my architectural photography method from shooting wide with the 17-40L and then applying perspective correction in photoshop and cropping. My reasoning for such upgrade was that shooting wide and applying correction wasted much needed resolution, added distortion, and made the scene look slightly different than my intended final scene.Therefore I got this lens hoping to put an end to all of that and get the image to its final crop in camera. Sad to say, that didn't entirely happen. This lens has disappointed me on three very important aspects: soft corners, vignetting, and chromatic aberration.SOFT CORNERSBy far that is the most disappointing aspect. Pictures are unacceptably soft in the corners and no I am NOT referring to corners of pictures captured with the lens shifted by 12mm or tilted 8 degrees. I am talking about 0 tilt and 0 shift. In such setting the 24ts-e compared terribly to the 17-40L. Pay attention to the last part, this lens could not keep its own vs a zoom, and one of cheapest L zooms from Canon for that matter.I have uploaded several comparison shots for you to see. To answer some speculation in advance, however, no I do not have an exceptionally bad 24ts-e lens or an exceptionally good 17-40mm lens. I can confirm this because I posted my test results to other photographers on a respected photography forum. The feedback I got was consistent, the 24ts-e performs poorly in general and my lens exhibited the same poor performance.VIGNETTINGGoing past 6mm of shift the lens will start to vignette. By 12mm, which is the maximum shift possible with this lens, the vignetting becomes pretty bad. This is especially problematic for a lens that is made for stitching images. Pictures taken to be stitched at medium to maximum shift will not match in luminosity. In fact, Canon has the 6mm-12mm shift range labeled in red. I guess that is their way of saying you should not use that range. That practically throws away half of this lens shift capacity.CHROMATIC ABERRATIONThat is the least offending aspect but still annoying (check the picture with the window labeled "bottom right") I can live with this problem because CA correction software can compensate for most of this problem, but who needs extra steps in post processing when working professionally under deadlines and high quality requirement to deliver?Given this last problem alone I would have given this lens 4 stars. However, with the other two, more serious, problems I cannot give it more than 2.5 stars and thus the two star rating.So should you get this lens? People using average lenses such as the kit lens, 28-135, or 28mm 2.8 might not notice any of the problems I mention because they are used to such results. In such case the new mechanical features are a welcomed plus. That being said, given the lens price I would say its not a good lens to buy. If Canon, however, was to discount the price of this lens I still would discourage buying it. Most people looking for tilt and shift usually need better quality results than this lens can deliver.
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...
Never received the item. Was shipped to the wrong address and seller failed to correct.
At first, I liked them. They were reasonably comfortable for the price; and they had good sound (both sending and receiving). But, after a couple months, they started dropping out in the left ear. Then, a few months later, they stopped working altogether.
I bought one of these and installed it in my in-laws' house, and it hung every 30 minutes or so, blocking Internet access to every computer on the network, including those directly connect via Ethernet. Then I installed the latest firmware (released 01-Jul-2003) and it has been working perfectly. But read the release notes with the latest firmware: &quot;This release is only for beta testing. This is not an official release. Linksys will not provide any technical support. Use this firmware at your own risk&quot;.I would avoid this product until Linksys releases non-Beta firmware (and the firmware works, based on user reviews), and then I would buy it only if you are adept at firmware upgrades. I'm surprised that Linksys (now owned by Cisco) would let a product out the door like this. Their tech support was no help on this issue.
I have used this router quite successfully since purchased with the exception of an occasional need to reboot. My gripe is realy simple, out of the blue the router stopped functioning which means I can no longer access the internet (the unit is now ...hub because that still works). Linksys has a 1 year return policy and this is my 13th month with the product. They don't have an exchange, upgrade, or pay a fee for fixing the unit. I spoke to customer support and there was no flexibility, 1 year is 1 year. I now have to go out and purchase a new one all together. I will now look for a unit with more than a 1 year warranty which means I won't be purchasing another Linksys.
This Shure E2c was first in-ear / canal earbuds I've used.first impression was amazed with great sound, but very uncomfortable fit, almost painful. I thought it was because I never used in-ear type before. I used it almost every day, but i never get used to how it fits.It does fantastic job to isolate sound and delivers great quality of sound, but does not last very long.Built quality is fair, but materials they have used was very poor. Cord gets damaged easily, E2c used hard wire cord and after 6 month of use, wires got disconnected from inside and unable to fix. it was very annoying... left channel went out and about month later, both channel died..I wouldn't recommend Shure E2c. Great sound that cannot last long.... not worth this price.... If Shure improves built quality, at least use better cord wire, I would give 4 stars...(still won't be 5 stars because it's very uncomfortable)After my E2c died, I boughtSony MDREX85LP ($40)Sennheiser CX 400($35).Sony was delivered most comfort to my ear, but Sennheiser CX400 has far better sound and fairly comfortable. I've used CX400 almost a year, no complaint.... I just can't enjoy the sound anymore because my girlfriend took it =/I just ordered Denon AH-C551K and can't wait to try it =)
This ipod was really worn, it took forever to arrive, and the headphones do not work. I am pretty sure that they are not even apple headphones they were just packaged like they are.
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.
This portable computer is not to the height of Sony, is a mediocre machine with some good characteristics, but the majority is bad. The finished ones are not good and the screen is of terrible quality, is not what Sony usually is.Conclusion:Made in ChinaBad Pixels in the LCD ScreenLCD is not sharp crispFan is very noiseBattery Life is only 1 hr 25 minAC Adapter is enormous and heavyVideo Memory is shared
Yes, it's nice to have a 28 mm lens on an auto-everything camera, but other than that, I don't really understand what the big deal (the raves of other reviewers) is with this camera. The pictures are not any sharper than with my Olympus Stylus Zoom, the exposures are not that great under many conditions, it is very difficult -- if not impossible -- to stop the zoom where you want to in the middle of its range, and -- worst of all for me -- the camera comes pre-set with a printable (wrong) date, that unless you reset or erase it will ruin all of your photos!! I stupidly took this camera on vacation without testing it first and shot eleven rolls of film with it. I sure wish I had taken my Olympus instead.
I ended up returning this item to Amazon as it didn't seem to be a very good case. My main issue was with the really weak magnetic closure. I could not get the flap to stay closed.
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 have this Canon BJC 2000 printer, received it as a gift and it worked fine for a short time but than became a real headache, an absolute nightmare and I see by reading these reviews that I'm not the only one who had problems with this printer. The printer worked good for a short time but then the nightmare of paper jams, lousy print, etc began. You try and print something and the printer totally screws up and you get lines that are so bad you can't read the words or it will start printing then shoot the paper out as if it finished printing or needed two pages and half of the recipe or whatever you are trying to print will come out with half of the print missing or blurry or wih lines through it so to get a decent print you wind up wasting a lot of ink and paper and it just gets worse and worse. I like the review by the guy who also dislikes this printer and said he would like to shoot his Canon with a cannon. I wouldn't mind shooting my Canon with a cannon either and actually I would like to put this Canon printer in a catapalt and hurl it into the town dump!
Once Upon A time Sony was by far the best in quality wise, especially around the years of 2006-2007. The (Red pack cd-r Audio)were the best cd's, i did not mind paying $20 per pack. They were once very thick, great quality cut, (no flaws, or sharp edges, very smooth to the touch, and great sea green color sided, which made it easy to see the burnt tracks on the disc) however the next version (2008, purple package, as pictured) became very thin, brittle, cracks easily, the material of the plastic was also very different (although the green dye was still there),but not something i'd ever expect from sony. Still i kept purchasing since it was in fact still the cd's, where i had hardly any error discs. But now?! (2012 cd-r audio music) what has happened to sony???.. the discs are VERY cheaply made thin, breaks very easy, and they took that beautiful sea green dye away,plus i sliced my finger really bad from the quality of the discs not being cut right in the factory, its very sharp and uneven. and these apparently are suppose to be for music burning but now Sony has made it look like your regular average cd-r disc rather than cd-r audio.These discs by far went from the best to the worse! I will never pay more than $10 for this product, and to tell you the truth, the quality isn't even worth $10! completely disappointing, sony needs to change back to they're "top notch" quality or they will have one less customer in the future, and i have burnt well over 2000 cd's from Sony brand blank discs, they would loose a lot of money from me. I beg sony to bring the old red pack cd-r audio music cds back!! We work hard for our money we should get our money's worth, otherwise drop the price to $5 for this crappy product!
Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41)Heidi 28639 and another Linksys rep denied me help to configure my router, spewing forth a very long worded set of explanations stating that my BEFSR41 version 2/ serial number C2110f700813 is not longer supported. Linksys's web service has instruction which are UPSIDE DOWN in the "customer service" support drop down menu.That is sloppy.I had a Lynksys wireless router which broke due to Lightning in South East Florida. I liked it. I purchased another networking product from Lynksys and the customer service was so outstanding, I bought a THIRD product, this item.I cannot configure this router. I cannot have my ISP configure my router. I can't access the instruction online as they are upside down. I was to hook up a Apple G3 OS10/Safariand a Windows Millenium/Mozilla Borwser. Both are Legacy items, yet both work.This product had a high reputation, but I found out otherwise.I buy and spend MORE for customer support, and do not want to hear wordy, bureaucratic non USA foreigners try to dissuade me from simple information. This review goes onto amazon.com, the Palm Beach Post and I going to purchase another product from another manufacturer, never to touch or recommend but dissuade other from using this manufacturer.It is simply good customer service or not. Linksys is not equated with good customer service. My ISP was terrific- they couldn't help me, but they got to the point quickly.I am attemting to return this product.I have used many other vendors with much better customer service who are willing to take the customer's hand and help them.This was a horrible, time consuming experience and a more than disappointing product. I wish that other's considering it may perhaps have better service than I did, and if they do feel comfortable, then buy it. If they read this review, they may feel that other reviews reflect other applications. I purchased this product as it was "plug'n'play" and easy to configure with another persons similar Legacy computers.ChrisEast Riviera Beach, Florida
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.
I had purchased a Griffin iTrip. While the sound quality was acceptable, I found it so difficult to tune that I took it back to the store.After reading the reviews in the Mac magazines, I decided to purchase the AirPlay transmitter. It is easy to use, no software has to be installed, attaches to the top, and is powered by the iPod. Best of all, this product leaves the slide lock button accessible on the iPod. Unlike the Griffin equivalent, the AirPlay can be easily tuned to different stations.However, the sound quality was awful. I heard a high-pitched whine and very little stereo separation. The sound quality was similar to AM radio. Thinking that my unit was defective, I contacted the company and received a prompt replacement. Unfortunately, the replacement unit had the same problems. I returned my AirPlay unit.Now that Griffin makes a new iPod FM transmitter that has similar ease of tuning, I will purchase their product and try it out.
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.
Like many others, I am experiencing an issue where the keyboard just stops responding to input making typing a nightmare. I am not sure what could be causing it, but I am sending this thing back and getting something else.Just a beware to all potential purchasers out there that the keyboard is just plain horrible from a connectivity standpoint. But great from a comfort standpoint.
I bought the KENSINGTON 33348 BLUETOOTH USB 2.0 ADAPTER thinking that was an excellent choice for a TOSHIBA A205 S4777 NOTEBOOK (which is without Bluetooth: what a shame). But this device never works with my IOGEAR USB 2.0 PRINTER ADAPTER. The Iogear technicians told me that their device was able to run or work with any Bluetooth devices in the market, and believe me that it is true. The technician from KENSINGTON never resolved my problem, I sent several communications that were answered very fast, I sent all my notebook file "mycomputerinfo" to Kensington for research and they are doing it now, looking for the problem or researching my technical case. For me as a senior Engineer I believe that Kensington has a really bad software for that USB Bluetooth device that works or run with windows vista 32 bit. They need to make a complete research with the new software. When I bought the Bluetooth it came with all the software for all windows OS except for Visa OS which I have had to download from their web page (the drivers for vista for the usb kensington bluetooth). I recommend this product for all users of Windows XP and also other versions with 32 bits. BUT THIS DEVICE "KENSINGTON USB BLUETOOTH" IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR WINDOWS VISTA USERS EVEN DOWNLOADING THE UPDATE THEY HAVE FOR VISTA. IT DO NOT RUN OR WORK WITH MY IOGEAR USB PRINTER DEVICE 2.0. SO, NOT COMPATIBLE FOR ALL VISTA USB BLUETOOTH DEVICES: NOT RECOMMENDED. I RETURNED the device YESTERDAY NIGHT TO THE SELLER THROUGH THE EXCELLENT SERVICE OF AMAZON. BY THE WAY the technicians of kensington were excellent in attention and fast. But the product is not ok I think that it is for the software. I hope this will help to everyone. Regards,
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.
I gave it one star becasue I couldn't choose zero stars.Worked fine for a few months. Then quit completely. See other reviews....
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.
We could not get the tube to sit flush in the bottom of the pot and consequently always had weak coffee. After chatting with customer service it was recommended to send it back which I did. I do not recommend this product.
I bought this player new about 18 months ago. It worked well up until last week, when it abruptly stopped reading all dvd's you place in it. Normal use, and a dvd player should last longer than that. I would advise against buying this player unless you plan to replace it within 2 years.
I cannot find anyplace on this description where it says this item does NOT come with the neck strap. Since that is specifically why I bought this item, I will be returning it.
I'm not sure why the other reviewers are so charitable, given that they indicate the product does not work properly without help from rubber bands. My GPS fell off twice over small bumps on the first ride. Imagine the horror of seeing your $400 GPS bouncing down the road behind you...There is no reasonable alternative to mount the unit on the bike, so I will cross my fingers and use two strong rubber bands to augment the unreliable item purchased from Garmin. It couldn't cost Garmin much more to produce a good bracket mount.Having said that, the60Csx is really tough and designed for abuse. With all the skidding and bouncing, it only has a few scratches on the corners. The display was protected by the design of the unit (it is recessed).UPDATE: I found one that works! It's a bit heavy, but no problems with this one, no matter how many bumps. It's about $28 or so. Search Amazon for; "RAM Handlebar Mount Garmin 60". You should find it.Update May 2012: I came back to see some of the other reviews and see a pattern. The satisfied people used the Garmin mount for mountain biking and the dissatisfied people used it for road biking. I think the mount must be susceptible to the sharper chattering of potholes on a road bike with no suspension and high pressure tires and not susceptible to the softened bumps more typical of mountain biking.
use it for a week and stop working bought anotherone and didn't even last a whole week
Extremely loud inspite of what is advertised. Same old unimproved 10-15 yr old technology. I wanted more quite and ordered the item to get that. I got a SCREAMING whistling jet engine. I cannot recommend this product.
I work at an office that has decided to go wireless. I had always used PC's, but was willing to try the ibook. Luckily, I do not have to pay for these worthless machines. In one year, my ibook has completly died four times. The monitor doesn't turn on, and there are no signs of life to it. It does not matter how carefull you are with taking care of it. All four times, the moitor becomes fuzzy, then black, then the machine is dead. Besides the fact that the computer has a life span of two months, it freezes more than any PC I have ever used. When a colorful circle appears on your screen (as it does so often), you can forget about your presentation, or anything else you had been working on. Also, If I recieved a nickle for everytime the desktop suddenly apears and a message saying &quot;Application Unexpectedly Quit&quot;, I would be a very rich man. Do not invest your hard earned money into this junk, buy something reliable.
I was advised that I should use only Mac products with the iPod, that the product I bought on Amazon would use up the iPod battery too fast.
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.
Purchased for my wife about 2.5 years ago. Not a bad little computer--save for about one year after purchasing the speakers quit working--which Sony fixed quickly as it was still under warranty. Then about 6 months ago the DVD combo-drive began to fail. Most recently, (two weeks ago) the hard drive has failed completely. (with some warning, but I was unable to back up some of the data before complete failure)Bottom line: Wife loved the computer--it was light, small, and had great battery life. However, ours had its share of problems and there are many people who seem to have similar problems with hard drive.
I thought I'd buy a new router to fully take advantage of the new DOCSIS 3 speeds so I bought this thing.Sadly it doesn't connect to the internet though.Back to using my Cisco 870 =)
This device will not work with all accessories, I tried to use it with several accessories so that I do not have to rebuy things like the italk etc. but it does not provide the proper connection for these devices. Even at $10, if it doesn't work you wasted your money. Caveat Emptor.
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 have ordered products from Bargaincell/Importer520. The original didn't work and they sent a replacement that failed. They then would do nothing because the "original order" was over 6 weeks old. Amazing. I guess that's how they "get you" ... on a technicality or worst ... they have a stock of bad products that only last a few WEEKS and when the first fails, they send another dud. I highly recommend not ordering ANYTHING from SF Planet.
Bought one of this ONKYO LS-V950 10 months ago. It is now broken, turns it self off after 5 seconds, not what you would expect for $900.
GOOD:- Looks pretty much like the picture.- Quality ok; not cheesy-cheap like I feared. Modern-looking enough to be fashionable, especially since men's watches are getting up-sized these days- Memory ok; not a stellar MP3 storage unit, but decent for a long walk.BAD:- Headphones generic.- Very poor instructions - a photocopied page of a product that may've been this one, or for something sort of similar. Hard to tell, as my Mandarin is shaky. I found a PDF on the web eventually that helped a little, but not enough. Boo.- Controls incomprehensible. I got it to play a few times and could FF/REW, largely by accident and lots of mashing unlabeled buttons. There is no way I found to randomize, see details of what you're listening to, adjust volume, etc.- Weird interface; folds out like a knock-off Transformer. Might've broken eventually.RECOMMENDATION: Give this one a miss and buy practically anything else instead. I love the idea of integrating a watch with an MP3 player, but apparently that time has not yet arrived.
After reading the Amazon user-reviews and CNET's eval, I decided to get this as my wife's Christmas present. The size is just right, it's hefty-feeling, and has some useful features like zoom-mute (w/c - unfortunately - also cuts all audio like conversation while zooming in on people), a red focus beam (to help aim in very dark conditions), and 2-stage flash to eliminate red-eye.After viewing shots on the TV (it comes with an RCA cable) and a 15" laptop monitor, I thought the images were too fuzzy for an optical lens camera. So, I took shots again after cleaning the lens and put the pictures up as wallpaper on the PC monitor, with the same results.For reference, I compared the wallpaper pictures taken by my older 5mp Kyocera ($147 on a Fry's sale). The quality of the Kyocera's images, which I had come to assume as par for an optical-lens camera, was much better in terms of crispness, clarity, color balance, and saturation. At best, the Samsung's quality was 8/10 of the Kyocera's 10.I wouldn't have known what to expect if I didn't have another camera as reference.All told, I've decided to return the product and spend a bit more on probably a Canon SD600. Whether I get that from Amazon or not, I'll try to post comparison notes on the two.Even if most of our photos today will be viewed by folks on their PCs, they'll still recognize quality when they see it ! - is my thought.
It works and while the price may attract you to this soundcard, you should save your dollar and buy a different one. There was an insane amount of static. I had wanted to use it with my PS3, but there was just way too much static to stand. I also tried it with my laptop and again there was an EPIC amount of static. I went with the LOGITECH USB TO 3.5MM JACK STEREO HEADSET AUDIO ADAPTER and that one works great.Logitech USB To 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter
I found out the hard way that if you buy a Lexar card with the jumpshot, only the Lexar card can be read in the Jumpsho. This makes things very difficult if you are using more than one card made by multiple manufacturers. Seems that the Lexar reader will only read Lexar cards. I use multple devices and own a half dozen Compact Flash Cards within an array of manufacturers. The Lexar reader pops up as the most inconvenient of my two readers as a result of this problem. I use multiple computers and each has a reader on it. My thought was the Jumpshot reader with a card was the perfect choice and at the right price. I can't recomend the Lexar product if you use more than one card by multiple manufacturers.
Battery lasted less than 2 weeks. Replacement battery has been promised that it is in the mail for 30 days. If you purchase this item pray that you will not need customer support.
We opened and installed the cartridge and it leaked all over our printer. Completely defective. Hopefully it has not ruined the printer.
This item didn't work. We sent it back and purchased a desktop router. Had no problem getting refund. Good service.
I bought this one from amazon and in last 12 months hardly used for 5-7 times. Waste of money. After a gap of three months after last use, when I tried to play a DVD, it didn't work. I called the tech support and without any troubleshooting told me to buy a new one.Better pay some more money and buy one from Sony or Phillips.
I purchased this item last week and it is already breaking. The little knob/bolt that latches into the clip is coming off already. Yes, I know it can unscrew, but that's not what I'm referring to. The plastic is breaking, which means that I will not be able to use this case anymore. I have not been rough with it, it has not caught on things. I simply wear it at work and I'm very careful of it. I would not recommend anyone purchase this if they want to use the clip.
The promotion and advertising for this product states that this would download 1000 songs. Knowing that some songs are longer than others etc., I figured that I'd be able to load at least 900+. However, in downloading from my computer, I could only load 426 songs. Naturally being quite upset, I contacted the Creative Company, and they said: "Music files encoded at higher bitrate are much larger than music files encoded at lower bitrate, thus it reduces the number of songs a player can store". They then talked about 32 versus 64 bitrate etc. To me this is something close to false advertising, because NOTHING whatsoever is ever said about bitrate, and that as a caveat, know your bitrate etc. etc. Hence, I could only load 426 songs. This is Creative's major error. Had I known about this, I would not have ordered a 2 GB player. SO, I have ordered a 4 GB player, and intend to send back the 2 GB player I originally ordered and received. (SHAME ON CREATIVE FOR NOT STATING THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION). However, the player itself is good quality and performs quite well, and had some problems loading the software. But more info needs to be stated by Creative about the amount of songs that can be loaded based on bitrate (Which most consmers know nothing about).
This equipment did not work on my dell desktop as desired. I was trying to transfer my mobile files on my laptop to my desktop. Did not happen. I was wondering if I can return this for a replacement or what? The choice is yours. I will not recommend this to my enemy. Felix.
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 went with these particular DVDs because they were the most cost effective. However, in addition to low cost they are poor quality. I've used 12 discs so far and half of them were unusable. Next time I'll pay the extra few bucks for a better brand.
This product was flawed and a 'Total wast of time'I purchased it for somebody else as they wanted to listen to CD books without having to use headphones, it would Not function. Forget it! Save yourself a lot of headaches, and return costs.
The first few months this mouse was great, but after a year, the tiny batteries have become annoyingly weak. I have another Logitech cordless I have owned for THREE YEARS that uses AA batteries, and I'm not joking, I have replaced those batteries ONCE. These little rechargeable cards with the G7 are now lasting maybe 2 hours at a time.I'm also having problems keeping the mouse connected. At least once a day, it will just lose communication with Windows and I have to unplug the cordless adapter, count to 10, and plug back in so Windows will recognize the device.... not worth the $60-$70 price tag imo.
While I don't have any evidence to refute the package claim that it "attaches to any notebook", once attached to my son's computer it was almost impossible to remove. It took 10 minutes to get it off and we were pulling so hard I thought we would damage the computer. We will be returning it. Not recommended.
I bought this piece of crap and found out it's not compatible with tracks which are downloaded in DRM (Digital Rights Management) format which 6 out of 6 songs I downloaded from Napster were in. So, I have basically a $200 radio. Worthless. DO NOT BUY!!!
All the reviews are dead on. For $170, what you are investing in is a product that will let you down.If you got yourself a nice top-of-the-line HD 1080i TV back in 2001, you probably paid between $4000-$8000. Ouch. Does it tick us off that we can't get HD over component with DVD players? Yep.News flash- we *bought* the right to HD over component when we bent over for the HD tv in the first place.I have to say... if you *did* spring the dough for that awesome HD tv in 2001, you probably *also* sprung for a nice, heavy, DVD player. When you first see the box that this Helios H4000 comes in, you'll think you were shipped a DVD instead of a DVD *player*.You open it up, and you are immediately shocked how light and small this thing is. "It looks cheap, I hope it works." is your first reaction.THE SWEET:=> HD (1080p, 1080i, 720p, etc.) over component- YES! YES! YES!=> SmartPlay is nice=> quick eject tray speed=> firmware upgradableTHE SOUR:=> color "banding" and flickering- horizontal striping that spans entire width of picture, flesh tones are "smeared" horizontally across screen, color/contrast flickers on & off like there's a loose connection somewhere, but trust me- I practically need vice-grips to plug in and unplug my component cables (ultimately, this video problem took my 4/5-star rating down to 1)=> audio-sync problem: [PAUSE] button causes audio to be out of sync when playback is resumed and how badly depends on time of pause... this basically renders [PAUSE] button useless & you'll have to use the [STOP] button instead every time=> time-elapsed display while movie is playing is rather erratic... sometimes 2 seconds will go by and the counter doesn't even move, but then it will hurry and catch up... it does this constantly making you wonder if this unit is even stable=> subtitles appear on new discs even though subtitles turned off (happened only once... I went into Helios menu and turned off- everything good so far...)=> firmware updates- I've yet to see any... "Hello? Helios? Anyone home?"=> warranty- what exactly *is* the warranty??? Electronica Direct, where I bought it, has a 15-day return/exchange policy... a lot of good that does when it takes NeoDigits a week to get back to you the first time. I don't know *what* NeoDigits warranty is, but this thing sucked right out of the box.THE CHOP-CHOP: This unit is a work in progress for Helios. It has HD over component / 1080i over component, but Helios has a ton of bugs to squash. NeoDigits' new lineup looks to put themselves on the map with Oppo as an alternative to Sony, Toshiba, Pioneer, etc., but their stuff has to freakin' *work* first!I Googled "1080i over component" and "HD over component" for 6 months! Spending $1000 for stupid blu-ray/hd dvd player and then $30 for hd disc? Screw that!Unfortunately, reliable HD over component isn't available yet. The only reason this unit earns any stars at all is for the hope that Helios will repair/replace my unit or release one grand-daddy mother of a firmware update. Though, I'm quite sure these problems exceed the limits of what a trivial firmware update would fix.I strongly urge potential buyers to not buy this product and to wait for NeoDigits' newer models to be released. Wait for reviews on these newer models. Customers in this niche are very savvy and eager to share their findings and this will help everyone.If my unit is repaired or replaced w/ a unit that works, I will definitely come back and re-do my rating because this unit has 5-star potential written ALL OVER it.
Half of the time the percolator does not make the coffee. It only produces hot water. However the coffee grinds are soggy and have to be thrown out. The percolator part just does not live up to expectation. When it does make coffee it works fine, that is why I give it two stars. The type of filter it uses is another irritation. It makes a shallow basin for the coffee to sit in and thus most of the time the coffee grinds are in the coffee and not in the recevoir intended for them.All in all not a very good experience. I had really expected something better from Presto.
I made the mistake of recording photos from my digital camera onto the KHypermedia 80 min/700mb CD-R discs. I have lost most of these photos forever. Some of the CDs that I had put labels onto began to peel and the CD peeled with the label making it completely useless. Some of the CDs began to turn yellow for no reason. They have not been stored in the sun or near any heat source. Some of the other CDs simply don't read correctly and pop up with error messages. I've had to try and copy what photos I could onto new brand name CD-Rs by Memorex but most of the photos are simply lost and irreplaceable. My husband is a computer tech so we have a very good computer and CD-Rom player. It is not user error - it's simply poor quality and I would not recommend buying anything from this company.
First, I returned my GO 300 after a week of trying to justify why I should keep it. This product is superior in almost everyway to other similar products except its Map Data is very very inaccurate and the routing is terrible.1) I tested this unit to route from work to my home and it generated a route that requires me to go through about 20 stop lights when I know the correct route is through 2 freeways and a total of 3 stop lights.The Tomtom generated route is about 26.1 miles while the freeway route is around 26.4 miles. I would be ok with it if I chose the shortest route but I chose the fastest route. Even using services such as Mapquest, Expedia or Google maps suggest that I use the freeway2) I've lived in my place for 6 years now and off my road, there's is an exit to the freeway. On Tomtom, it had to route me an extra 3 miles to get me on the freeway because the map doesn't show an on-ramp. This is terrible.3) Testing alternate routes from Chicago to Cleveland went from 360 miles to 480 miles because it actually took me through Michigan first! yikes.4) On exits in Michigan where there is one highway number but mulitple exits (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e), Tomtom is incapable of telling you which one to take. All it'll say is take exit 17. That's not acceptable.5) Exiting highway N S E W. It is incapable of informing the driver of taking highway N or Highway S. Like I-55 in Chicago, it's not capable of informing the user to take I-55 N or I-55 S. It just says, stay right and take 55. Most other products I've used works in a more accurate and detailed manner.I wish they had used the same map database ( NAVTEQ ). Overall, I'm very disappointed with this product. It could be a superb product if its underlying data weren't so flawed and outdated.
I've had these mice for the past few years. In only purchased one, but I'm on my 6th mouse now.Every 6-12 months, the left mouse button stops working properly, not registering double-clicks anymore.I've gotten 5 free replacement mice from Microsoft, but they told me today that they will NOT provide anymore replacements on bad replacements.I have a love / hate relationship with these mice. On the one hand, they are ergonomic and provide plenty of customizations for the various buttons. But the bad design of the button switches makes this a no-go.The problem already existed with the previous version of that mouse, and Microsoft still hasn't fixed the design.I will never buy any of these again until MS changes the button design.
easy set up. but didnt work with direct tv HD receiver. gave it away. money down the drain.
Originally ordered a COMPLETELY different model armband for 15 bux. GOT THIS ONE......we'll see if my 80 gb video will fit.....doubt it....AMAZON....bad call on this seller son!!!!
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 bought this player as a gift for my husband for xmas. After 1 week of use, the darn thing won't even power up. No lights, no display, no nothing!!! It seems that other reviewers of this product have had the same problem too. Looks like this is a known problem, see Document 5823 under support options at http://www.digitalnetworksna.com/rioaudio/ Unfortunately because I did my xmas shopping too early I cannot return this product because the last refund date has already passed. Going to try my hand with the warranty...and looks like it's only a 90 day warranty at that...which is almost passed as well. I don't recommend this purchase at all. It's a waste of money.
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.
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!!!!
Seriously think that the companies are paying people to stuff good comments. I bought a rather expensive set around 150 from this company at another site. That model is more powerful but the base is always too much; even when turning it all the way down. So after a year it won't power up. I went for a cheap option and CA was the only alternative for me at staples. After opening the box; found out this thing has no power switch. You turn it on and off by unplugging it from the wall. Unfortunately; our trade laws keep many good products from Germany and Japan out of our markets. In the future, will try not to buy anything made or sponsored by a U.S. or Chinese company... just not worth my hard earned cash. Will take this CA-3080 back tomorrow for a credit and buy a decent pair of headphones off the internet? Be warned; these speakers are basic garbage that will not last.. second frustration with this company. Sadly, most U.S. companies think they should be able to extort another buy every few years from planned obsolescence.
Are you kidding me? I dont think you can call it a cd player when it doesnt know how to play cd's. Maybe it's a &quot;player&quot; but not anything musical.
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!
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!
Prints to CD/DVD's ok but the tapes are very expensive,hard to find and don't last very long!! Also does not include the AC adapter which is also hard to find and too expensive when you do find it! Out of the box you have to install 8 AA batteries that don't last very long either!!
These speaker if you could call them speakers BLOW and I dont mean that in a positive way! They are cheaply made but cost a fortune the sound SUCKS and the woopdidoo lights burn out!! SAVE YOUR MONEY and run from this product....Don
I've had fairly good luck with amazon products but this one didn't work out so well. I went to install a car stereo in my brothers' 1994 ford ranger and neither of the products that I ordered from amazon worked for his truck, even though the website said they fit. I triple checked to make sure they were compatible. This kit wasn't even needed. I just slipped the CD player in, it clicked and I was done. I hate wasting money.
For a cheap product my expectations were low but not nearly low enough. These headphones were unusable. The headset is so narrow it felt like they were pinching my head and caused the cuffs to put way too much, pressure on my ears. I am a very small woman so it isn't as if I have an enormous noggin. My ears hurt the whole time I was wearing these and after only an hour my ears were hurting so much I had to take the headset off. Also, the braided cable touching my shirt created a lot of noise in the headset.
It did nothing, it does not work. It was a waste of money.I would not reccomend this item. It is not worth selling.
This monitor was great for 11 months but when it failed I was forced to ship it across the country at no small expense and have now waited almost 6 weeks to get a status on the repair. I can only conclude that the failure rate is so bad that they can't fix them fast enough.
I heard good things about this product, but when I got it I found that it kept freezing my computer and the battery dies very quickly.I suggest you look for another product. This one does not work as it should.
Well, my printer worked beautifully until I installed one of these cartridges. I had used the same ones before without any problems, but this time every print is defective, with a dash-dot pattern and smeared ink. there's. Should have just ordered the cheap knock-off cartridges afterall.
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.
This card did not work in anything I own except for my laptop. Being a class 6 I hoped it would work in my car stereo (Phase Linear UV8020. I wouldn't recommend it unless you already knew it would work in your device!
This will not even charge my shuffle. Do not waste your time, just buy the standard Apple one, it is worth your money. I am one to usually try and find alternatives to the apple product line because it is so expensive (its $20 for a replacement cord for a shuffle) but this is one thing that you might as well just buy from apple.I would not buy again.
Ordered a KDT60 ,as shown in picture, and received a KRW-075.Tried to return this unit to "Gizmos For Life" and was unable due to the no return policy. Cost me $79.77 I now have a lens for no use to me.
It simply did not work. I tested it against a shorter cable (the one I was trying to replace with this one), and the shorter cable worked. This one did not. Buy a cable with a company name on it, like Belkin etc. They're more likely to be QA'd properly, at least since the company's brand would suffer if they failed to work.I would exchange this cable, but the equipment setup it was originally supposed to be used with was delayed in its implementation by several months. My seller has a 30-day return/exchange policy. Lesson: Verify functional integrity of all purchases upon receipt, even if they won't be used immediately.One final note: This product has much thinner contact strips on the interior of its B-plug (the one that goes into the printer) than the same strips on the interior of my working cable's B-plug. Bad manufacturing? You decide.
We've had this printer for a couple of months.As far as the scanner, it has served our purposes with no complaints. We haven't even tried the fax yet, so I can't say one way or the other.Although the quality of the printing is really good, this printer really sucks up the ink! Really that is our only complaint. We just bought a new color cartridge less than a week ago and have only printed a handful of pictures. We already need a new cartridge! We've gone through a ton of ink with this thing. It is also on the louder side as far as printers go.The picture quality is pretty good, so if you don't print much or don't mind buying ink all the time, this printer would be fine.
The transmission quality is very poor on this item. There was a lot of static! You get what you pay for I guess
[[ASIN:B000PCBVA6 TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and CanadaCame with old maps. Tried to download new ones, spent 2 hours on the phone twice. First time ended up with Guam only. Second time ended up with "no maps found". Maybe its just me, but I would look at other GPS's.
I bought this through "Amazon.com" and they will not allow me to comment on what I paid for this item through Amazon.com as opposed to other places. But, the clock itself is pretty nice even though I paid 66% more through Amazon.com then I could have elsewhere.
Once again ATI drops the ball. Being pretty handy with a computer I figured I could get this installed and running in no time. Having had problems with ATI before I double checked the system requirements on the side of the box just to be safe and everything looked good. I get it home check my drivers and install this little "gem". Heres where it earns its one star. The video looks very good, however no sound. I already knew that ATI's customer service department was lacking (and surprise no help once again!)and after spending several hours checking drivers and reinstalling I've decided to return it. Please people read reviews (lots of them!) before buying a card for your computer. My system requirements should of made this a slam dunk but ATI's inciompatability probelems rear their ugly head again!
I have never received this item since I bought it a month ago. The seller just deceives the buyer. It is very frustrating when you are cheated by the seller.
I was able to back up typical data but when I try to backup photos, the drive gives write errors. The write errors either trash the CD and/or lock up the PC so it requires a reboot. I have been trying to backup about 300Mb of photos and 4 hours later still have not been successful!! I would not recommend this product, not worth the headache!
The ad said it connects right into your computer...this is NOT TRUE!!!! The description is MISLEADING. You will need to buy an extra connector for $49 (from them, of course). Also, the camera does not come with directions or any software - and if you have a MAC it will never be compatible. When I asked about returning it they refused to pay for the shipping costs - even though they had misleading information in their description. That's bad business practice. Do yourself a favor, stay away from this company.
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.
I would give -5 to this printer but the minimum is 1. I've had this printer for 4 years and trust me, I have printed no more than 100 pages. Once I tried to uninstall the software and there was not way to do so. I had to download a file from HP online and then I could remove the software. When I wanted to install the software again, because I needed, I put the CD on the CD Room and it started giving me a "fatal error". I went to the HP web site and downloaded the setup from there. After I installed it, my PC was pretty slow and giving me errors. I wanted to do a system undo and I found that the HP software was updating every day and changed my PC configuration. Then, the printer started asking me to replace the ink. I replace it and installed the software again (thirst time) and now what it prints are codes and errors. ENOUGH!. DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY on something like this printer. Sadly it still is on my desk, meaning that this story hasn't finish.
The product is satisfactory. however i think one can get a better deal than this. I returned the product and took the cowboy studio tent which is cheaper and works well.Got it along with the backdrops. Didnot want to spend $90 for a similar product at a lower price. However i must say that the photography tips on their website are Excellent.
I have purchased two of these units, for my both of my twin daughters 2006 christmas gifts.One unit's display does not light anymore. However it still play music, but navigation is difficult since you can't see where you are on the main display.Since it's just out of the 90 day labor warranty, I'll have to pay a non-refundable handling fee of $25.00 when I return the unit for repair. I have my RMA # from Creative lab, and I'll see how it goes when I return the unit. I hoping they're not going to ask for more money for a $109 unit. More than $50.00, I don't feel it's practical.It is a disappointment, since the unit was used lightly and already needs repair after less than 4 months of ownership. Oh well, I'm glad it's not a $350 IPOD, which I had problems with them tooCreative's customer service was prompt, replies within 12-24 hrs. My other daughter's identical unit is still going, no problems.
Bought the IPOD for xmas. Opened it up after letting it sit for a couple of weeks to try to convince myself it was worth the price. Not crazy about the way the downloads take place, but after you work out the nuances, downloads work pretty well. I've read the reviews about how reliable the player is, that it doesn't freeze up like windows computers do. Guess mine is the exception that makes the rule. I have the IPOD for Windows and it freezes up all the time. When I use it for long walks at a brisk pace, I'm constantly having to reset. On today's 1 1/2 walk, it froze up on me 4 times. I love being able to carry all that music, but if this is a persistent problem, I'm going back to the mini-disk.
I purchased two of these cartridges, supposedly in 'retail packaging' for my wife's Officejet printer.They arrived not in retail packaging but in just the white inner cardboard that you find ina real HP box. The HP outer box you see in a retail store and in the picture above was completely missing. The product listing on Amazon is very misleading.One printed only red and the other printed only black. We followed all instructions for installing and calibrating these cartridges. I don't know if they are poor refills or if they are so old the ink has dried up.I was most disappointed by the fact that Amazon fulfilled the order with such poor quality goods. I usually trust products fulfilled by Amazon, but in this case both they and the original vendor let me down and embarrassed me.I am returning these and will seek cartridges elsewhere
Okay... a 7-inch DVD widescreen player with all of this stuff selling for around $250?!! Sound too good to be true? Well you know what they say and they're right. It is too good to be true.I will say this much, we bought ours last November. The first unit didn't work out of the box. We returned and exchanged it for another unit. Which worked just fine in November. We used it again in April 2004. The unit worked just fine at first, but before we returned from our trip the unit began to selectively indicate that their was no disc in the system. Basically it refused to recognize almost all of the DVD we had brought on the trip with us. We brought this to the attention of Cyberhome, which from what I can say, have or offer no customer service whatsoever.In June 2004 we purchased a DVD lens cleaner, it seemed to work, but almost immediately the player was again selective as to which DVD's would work. Basically there are no guarantees that it will play a DVD - New, old or even played / viewed just moments before by the same unit.My advise. If the option to buying a portable DVD player is to save money by buying cheap, save your money and pass over this deal.Judging from all the complaints. Perhaps a class action is necessary.
None of connections worked when it arrived so i had to return it. Wishful thinking on my part that it would work for the price i paid.
I've owned the Ti for two years. I've taken many good photos over the past two years, and really enjoyed the quality of close up pictures with the included lens. I have been disappointed a few times with taking landscape night photos. Even when the camera is sitting still on a flat surface, its still hit and miss with a long exposure.Recently, the very tiny plastic piece that latches the film cover closed broke, rendering the camera useless. Once more it didn't break from a hard drop, or massive hit. It simply broke after I set it down on a table. Even though I've had the camera for two years, I'd say I've only gone through less than two dozen rolls of film. So it can't have broken from excessive use either.Luckily I bought an extended warranty and will not be out $300, but now I think I may make the move to digital. If you want to stick with 35mm, the Canon rebel series is good while it lasts, but be sure to protect your investment with an extended warranty.
I just received these in the mail yesterday and I am already sending them back. These earphones do an excellent job of isolating any outside sound. Also, the bass is very resposnsive, while not overwhleming. However, the cord kept on making too much noise even when I would barely move. Whenever it tapped against my chest, it would start a vibrating sound that would run all the way up through the earphones. Even when I turned up the volume, I could still hear these vibrations. I would not recommend this product.
Got mine shipped so fast.Thanks Amazon.The product quality is unknown.The filter glass seems to be intact, however scratch marks are definitely visible on the metal ring.part of of logo B+W is scratched.This item must be a refurbished one.
Do NOT buy this DVD player. I got one last August; it lasted for about 4 or 5 weeks before the screen went. After complaining and waiting for nearly two months, I was sent a new one. That one lasted me from November until March, when the power input wasn't working properly. I'd plug in the power cord and the connection was so poor that I'd have to shake the cord to get it to work for a few seconds to a minute or two at a time. Next, the button to recognize that the lid was closed wouldn't work, so I fixed this by putting electrical tape on the lid to force the button down. Now, the stupid thing will not play most discs (Simpsons Season 4 brand new, for example) and often skips, which is strange because I keep electronics and DVDs/CDs/games in excellent condition.Long story short, spend the extra money and get something that will last for more than a few months at most.
I bought this dock specifically because it had volume control which does not work on the newer iPods or with the iPhone. My older iPod works fine though.
Beautiful keychain picture viewer looks like it would hold up well in a purse. Unfortunately the one I got would only work while plugged in to a USB cable, otherwise had no power. Amazon was great about the RMA!
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
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 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.
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.
This product comes with a CD called "Resource CD Version 3.3". The following words are printed on the CD package...."Setup for Apple Mac and Linux Users" and then "Insert the CD, open index.htm and chose your language. Click Mac Installation Guide for Mac users and Setup Manual for all others."However THERE IS NO MAC INSTALLATION GUIDE. I called Netgear Technical Support and was told that I had to download a firmware update from the Netgear website and then download it to the router. I looked at the page....[...]The Netgear Technical Support person refused to answer my question as to why the information printed on the Resource CD packaging was incorrect. The Netgear Technical Support person also seemed to have no idea what an iMac was, or that an iMac does not have a Microsoft Operating System. After looking at the Firmware Update page, I tried calling Netgear Technical Support again to ask some questions about the Firmware Update process, but I got tired of waiting after around ten minutes.I hung up, and printed out the Amazon return labels. This is the first time that I have ever returned anything to Amazon and the last time that I am buying a Netgear product.
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.
I purchased these based on the other reviews on Amazon. The sound was clearly superior to the ear buds that came with my Sansa player. But they fell apart after about 9 months and no more than 25 uses.Bottom line - these are poorly constructed - I used them mostly while running so if this is your intention I cannot recommend them.
This unit, when you "stop" it, continues to run extremely loud. We bought it for our bedroom and couldn't sleep, and the only way to stop the crazy loud motor was to unplug it. Since it was inconvenient to get up and unplug it every night, we just left it on all the time and only turned off the tv, because it didn't run as loud when it was "play"ing. Of course, after 4 months, the unit burned out completely...with a DVD in it.
The charger gives a nag screen each time you plug it in (1G Nano or 1G Video) that is a minor inconvenience, but the real problem is that it has completely stopped working about 4 months after we got it. It shows that it is charging my ipod and then the ipod shows that it is fully charged, but once it is unplugged it dies a few minutes later. The ipod can still be charged from other sources so it's not the ipod's fault. Also, watch out if you turn off/on your car while it is plugged in - on a new car with no other charger problems this seemed to cause my ipod to lock up. Also, not a problem with other chargers. I'm glad we just paid a few dollars for this.
I just bought this same stuff from B&H for $2.99 a bottle. Go to their site and check it out. I bought ten bottles, shipping was 5.50. So for the price of 3 and half bottles here I bought ten from B&H.
I guess you get what you pay for. The primary power leads were not soldered on properly so I had to unscrew the box and resolder the power cord. For $5 I guess you get to be a little &#34;hands on&#34;
I got this card with my Nikon L100 and it gave me the "this card cannot be used error" I tried to format the card but the camera locks up. I tried to format it on my computer but it still gave me the same error. Im sure this card works great with other devices. I'm able to write files to it at amazing speeds, but just not with my L100.
The first card I received was bad so I sent it back to the manufacturer, after that it was a total nightmare with hours on the phone speaking with incompetent customer service reps. I would be typing a short novel here to explain the details. My advice; if your card is bad return it to Amazon and not the manufacturer. Also, you must have a 420 watt power supply for this card.
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.
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 a 30 day warranty and 40 days after purchase ipod could not keep a charge for 20 minutes. I ordered a new battery and same thing. bad refurb now I wont buy any refurb again.
The reasons I returned this camera:1-When you take a photo with a flash, the time between when you press the button and when the photo is taken can range between .5 to 4 seconds. very annoying- you will always miss that special moment.2- Flash is too bright. All my flash pictures came out way to bright3- All indoor shots require a flash or they will be extremely blurry. This, combined with the two items above make this camera worthless.4- large screen is great but is easily damaged by other items in pocket- my display ended up having a dark blotch about 1/8 inch circle.5- tiny power button- every time you turn it on you will have an annoying experience pressing this tiny button that is just an arbitrary shape to go with the ugly diagonal graphic on the top of the camera- try to find a top view of the camera and you'll see what I mean. The rest of the camera design is good but the top is just a dumb design and the button shape is too small for human fingers.The outdoor photos were good- the colors were vibrant etc. Normally I don't use flash but now that I have a small child, I have to take a lot of indoor shots and this camera needs the flash for indoor shots.
The elastic came apart and the string came loose when I tried to place it on the body of the lens. The attachment to the lens worked ok and seemed durable. I would not recommend this product to anyone. It is a clever idea but poor quality defeats its purpose.
I'd give this mouse no stars if I could. The battery life is non-existent and the mouse runs in fits and starts. If I didn't know better, I'd swear it affects the way my computer runs as well. I would return the darn thing but I kept it too long, hoping it was just operator error. I have switched back to a corded mouse. Not what I wanted to do!
Do not update the US map using the software provided by the company. If you do so, you are stuck to Guam map!!! I cannot believe that they have this type of problem in the software. You cannot switch back to the US map again from the GPS. Complete waste of time. If you do not update, everything works fine.
They claim this product ships in 3-5 days. It doesn't. It doesn't even ship after the extra 3-5 days for super saving shipping. I ordered this product on 10/10/05 and it still hasn't shipped. And they won't let you change the order, even though I have received three messages stating that I "may be able to." Customer service claims it is "in the shipping process" which is clearly a lie. Don't buy it.
I got this camara as a gift and liked this camara a lot although the door never closed quite right and then just a year later it broke and they want to charge me $100 to fix it! It's a good camara but badly designed. Not worth it, I suggest you keep looking.
I paid 29.95 for mine. I was very disappointed in the poor quality..expecially given the price I paid. I'm sure there are better products out there. Don't waste your $$$.
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.
Despite getting this at roughly half price, I would definitely not buy again:- Starting up the frame is hard, and complex. Here's the process for starting a slideshow with a usb flash drive: Hold the power button for 5 seconds. Await start up. Push the exit button (2nd from bottom) 3 times. Push the down button (3rd from bottom) once. Push Play button (4th from bottom) twice. Can't believe they didn't have it immediately start playing a slideshow from plugged-in media.- Like other reviews, my frame freezes a lot (despite naming the pictures with very short names). You'll be doing the above process a lot.- The buttons are hidden on the side -- ascetically nice, but given the above process, it's hard to use. Further, the buttons are all smooth and round -- there is no palpable difference to the button's function. I have to look around the frame to see which button to press (which would be very difficult if the frame were wall mounted).- The mini-usb file transfer does not work with Mac OS X.- there is only 1 inch from the usb flash drive input to the frame edge. Thus, even a somewhat small drive (3.5inch) will stick out a lot from the side.- The documentation is extremely poor. The above process for starting a slideshow from media is not described in the manual.- Like other reviews, the view angle is very narrow. When not looking directly in front, the image looses detail as the contrast appears to decrease.Update: after 3 months of use, the screen has failed. Westinghouse has discontinued this model, and is thus sending a refund instead of a replacement. My experience with the support center was reasonable, though its surprising they were unwilling to replace the product with a smaller version.
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.
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.
Holga's are great cameras, but if you look around on the net or at a photo store you can find these plastic cameras for twenty to twenty five bones. The price for this &quot;Lomographic&quot; Holga Starter Kit is way over priced....sure the packaging is a little nicer, but come on! Don't get suckered into this. Look around a little and you'll save big.
Yes, the other review is right. This will not work, I got it and it does nothing. So pretty much you're just paying for a piece of plastic that is pretty much worthless.
The first cartridges sent were defective and would not allow the printer to work. The resends have since run out of ink, and I'm not a heavy user. I wrote to the seller and got no answer, so seller, here's my reply - your business should be out of business the same as my cartridges are out of ink.
I originally bought this product to replace a SMC 7004ABR Barricade Router. My reason's for choosing the Netgear were, (1) Support for UPnP, (2) Price, (3) Esthetics, I consider basic product functionality to be a given. Unfortunately this is simply not true. Using a P2P application like DC++, Direct Connect, Emule, and yes even Bit Torrent forces the router to freeze. This results in your entire home network losing connectivity. The only solution is to reset the router. My SMC 7004ABR almost never needed a reset. For casual users the Netgear router is a reasonable value, however, for those that find themselves always downloading something, this product is very poor value. Fortunately, SMC has released an updated firmware that supports UPnP, and as of yesterday I was able to download my first but torrent file! The Netgear does make an expensive - though all be it attractive paper weight.
I told Amazon I got wrong item but will try to make it work, after a dozen DVD's and several ink cartridges used I did come up with a format that might work. Amazon did email and say they'd give a 20% discount for keeping wrong item, I'll see if I get it
I hate everything about the Audio X5 (mine is barely limping around after owning for 1 year). The headphone jack is busted, and now this little thing broke. Worse, when I plug it in it gets extremely hot extremely fast and I'm sure if I hadn't noticed it would have burned my house down or at least destroyed what's left of my terrible little Iaudio. I'm really nervous about investing any more into this terrible product, but I guess I'll get the charging dock. This could be a huge mistake.
While the BoxWave Kindle DX Flexiskin "fits" the Kindle the front top and sides do not lay flat against the Kindle. I was also hoping for a more substantial amount of material whereby the Kindle where to be dropped it would be protected. Very thin piece of material.I would like to return the item but give BoxWave's return policy it does not seem worth the hassle given the low cost of the product.
We researched these very closely before deciding on the Garmin 360.We were majorly disappointed. Ours not only didn't hold the bluetooth connection, it failed at the basics. We contacted Garmin. After nearly an hour on hold we were told to try downloading an update for the firmware, another for the bluetooth function, and yet another for the map. Overall we spent over 4 hours on-line with the updates. The map alone took over 2 hours even though we have a high-speed connection.The unit then started to work - sort of. We took it on a trip to Washington DC. There it often took 15 minutes or longer to find satellites on a clear day. I even tried holding the unit out the window while parked.We tried using it to find restaurants on two occassions. It's updated map took us to two office buildings instead. Later we tried to use it to find a Walmart that was in Alexandria VA. There we found another office building where the Walmart was supposed to be. Clearly the updated maps have issues.The bluetooth problem got worse, connecting then disconnecting every few seconds. We gave up and turned the bluetooth feature off. The volume on the speakerphone was so low when it did work that you couldn't use it while driving anyway. Road noise made it impossible to hear what the other party was saying even with the volume up full.We tried it around our home town and it often would tell us to turn right verbally when the map showed a left turn. We hope the unit we got was defective, at least we hope it's our particular unit and not typical of Garmin's product. Reading the other reviews, we're not so sure.We contacted Garmin again and arranged for a replacement. Just getting a response took a couple of days. We're still waiting for the replacement unit to arrive. I just found out it takes Garmin 10 to 14 business days to process returns on their end. Add shipping time in both directions and you can wait nearly a month for a replacement. One of the three customer service reps I spoke to recommended returning new Garmin products to place where you bought them rather than dealing with warranty service. I have a better solution. Buy another brand.When we contacted customer service via email they asked us for the same information we had already provided in their on-line form in order to get a return authorization. We then had to send the bad one back at our own expense. A little warning here. Garmin doesn't tell you, but for some reason returns sent via the post office takes an extra 10 days to get there. That's what one customer service rep claimed at least. They want you to use UPS or Fedex instead.It's bad enough when the quality control is not the best, but if you are unfortunate enough to get a lemon, don't expect too much in the way of customer service. We have now dealt with three agents. One honestly seemed to want to help, but left out information that would have sped up getting a replacement. Another seemed to do everything in her power to slow the process down. The third actualy was a bit hostile and lectured me about my choice of a shipping method and my choice of vendor instead of trying to help solve the problem on their end. The third actually refused to allow me to speak to a supervisor.I'm sure Garmin once made a good product. I'm also sure that their customer service may have been good at one time. For anyone considering them now I'd like to make some suggestions:1. Buy local from a vendor that will take it back if you get one that is bad out of the box. Maybe pressure from the retailers will force them to resolve issues at the factory.2. Don't attempt any upgrades. It could void the warranty and you'll be stuck dealing with their crappy service. If you're buying a new unit it should work out of the box without having to go on-line for updates.3. If a model is in short supply it might be a danger signal. They might be having manufacturing issues causing the shortage. My guess is that with the 360 you will soon see thouands of reconditioned units on sale due to the large percentage of defective units. Two of the reps I spoke to told me that 360 replacement units are in very short supply. I did ask if I could upgrade to a different model and was told that I could not.Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
MAPS OUTDATED, HARD TO PROGRAM MULITIPLE destinations in to route. It looks for first turn instead of alternate faster routes. I like the size and carrying case. The voice is terrible. I tend to look at a map and plan route rather than relying on this. I am a realtor.
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.
This cartridge has been sitting on someone's shelf - granted new in box. For 4+ years past the expiration. Why not disclose this up front so at least I had a choice?
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.
these headphones are not as good as the er6 do not buy do not buy you will be sorry these headphones do not sound good or stay in your ears
I bought this router just a little over a year ago today even after reading all of the negative reviews. Now I wish I hadnt. The router has died, no lights or anything, and so I'm stuck with a hunk of junk. It only had a 90 day warranty so that doesnt help. Buy a router with a lifetime warranty, trust me on this one, you need a lifetime warranty.
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.
This printer - apparently it was used - jams constantly, even after re-installing and buying new ink cartridges. I am sending it to the recycling center along with other obsolete or non-usable items from the office. What a waste of money and time. Lesson learned I guess.
I have had this camera for about 3 years and am very dissapointed with it. After taking pictures on a trip, that can't be reshot, I learned there was a short in the flash system. None of my indoor pictures turned out. I took it in for repair and learned it had to go back to the company. Four months and $87.00 later I got my camera back. It worked for less than a year and did the same thing. Needless to say I didn't spend any more money on it. Meanwhile I lost some irreplaceable pictures once again. I will never buy Samsung again!
What other reviewers said is true. I would like to point out that the MicroSD slot is unusable. For a fully-loaded 1GB MicroSD card, it takes one and half minutes EXTRA to start up the device. It reads the contents in the card and rebuild the database. Can you imagine that you have to wait for almost two minutes to listen to a song in your mp3 player? Forget about cards larger than 1GB. It takes even much longer to boot.If you need more momery in the future, buy the 8GB model. It is only $50 more than the 4GB model. It costs you $60 for a 2GB MicroSD card now. With the firmware problem, don't count on using the MicroSD card for future expansion.Also the device does not support Asian languages. You will see garbage characters for songs in Chinese, Japanese. iPod does a better job than this. You will then need to load the Asian firmware from other sources. Sandisk does not gaurantee this usage.Overall, the hardware is great. The price is right. But the firmware sucks. Buy it if you don't need Asian language support and understand that MicroSD card is unusable.
This case does NOT fit the Pam VII at all. It is such a tight squeeze and because it was so tight, it kept hitting the buttons on my Palm VII and running down the batteries.
So I order this thing thinking, "How hard can it be to make a copy of a USB charge cord?" Well, two faulty wires later I wish I would have taken the time to read the reviews. This thing charged up once. For half a day. That's it. I know it's a dollar something, but come on, at least have the thing work. They may as well sell dust bunnies and label them "iPod USB adapters" because they'd operate at the same technical level. Perhaps I should have taken a sign from the fact that they can't even spell 'adapter' correctly.*sigh*Potentially waiting on a third wire or for my dollar whatever back. At least Eforcity is nice (so far). Can't say the same for their wares.Do yourself a favor a buy a Pepsi 2-liter instead so you can be refreshed as you look on Amazon for another adapter that actually works.
This remote stopped working reliably after probably about a month. Now it will sometimes work but most of the time not work. Avoid.
Amazon still post the wrong price/item with ASUS P4S800D-E and the problem still exist after complains. I've ordered this item in early Feb but it ship me the ASUS P4BGVMX.Amazon write me this:-----Thank you for writing to us at Amazon.com.I am sorry that your shipment was problematic. As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread than we originally thought, we are not able to send replacement. We will nvestigate and remedy the situation with the item; however, I cannot guarantee when the error may be fixed.We will gladly refund you in full for the return of this item.-----So try looking for this item elsewhere.
These Sony MDR-Q23LP headphones hurt if you wear them for a few hours at a time like I do. I go for long distance walks and like having my iPod with me. If you plan on wearing these for 20 minutes, you should be fine. But for several hours, these headphones begin to pinch your earlobes. I read warnings about this in product reviews right here on Amazon before I decided to purchase them but I assumed that the users had big ears! Thus I ignored these bad reviews. That was stupid! In fact, I have small ears and these headphones DEFINITELY pinch. I would have kept quiet but I just received an email from Amazon asking me for my opinion so here it is. Don't buy these. The best I can say is that they are not as bad as earbuds.
Wanted to rate this zero stars, but had to put in one star. My husband ordered this battery to use in his Panasonic Lumix FZ-50 camera. When he opened the packaging, he said the battery smelled awful, like burnt plastic. The battery wouldn't charge in the charger. When he put it into the camera, it started to get hot, and he immediately removed it. The battery was sent back to Amazon for a refund. His one word review of this Lenmar battery: Garbage!
Three days after warranty expired my Casio EXS600 stopped working. The lens would not open. I called the support number hoping they could offer advice on repair. They offered no advice except to mail it in to them. I questioned three days out of warranty would they do the right thing and service under the warranty. They said mail it in and they would review. They want $126.95 to repair and no mention of my question of honoring the warranty. From reading other reviews it looks as if Casio never honors the warranty. Now I have to pay them to ship it back to me still broken. I am going to pay it because otherwise they will we sell it for $125.00. Yes that is what they are doing. The repair estimate comes with an offer to buy a refurbished model for $125.00. So any of you that send in your camera for repair beware, not only does Casio rip us off not honoring the warranty they resale them if we don't pay them to ship back the broken camera. I'll never buy a Casio product again.
Amazon was great with the service aspect. the product arrived on time with no problem and installed quick but after a few days stoped working. in the process of trying to report the problem to HP to get a new one.
When i first got the case, it wouldn't fit my 5.5 generation ipod. I had to bend the case a bit in order to have it fit securely. In addition the pin for the hinge would fall out at times, but the most annoying bit of construction was the clip. It is has no teeth that grip on to any sort of material. I 've had the case fall from my hip. The last time this has happened, the clip broke off and now i couldn't put it back on if i wanted to.
This is high density module. It works only with a fewmainboards. It does not with the two I have.Amazon.com - please correct me if I am wrong.
I got this to connect the iphone to the speaker system. Unfortunately, it does not work with the iphone. The connectors are not deep enough to fit it, and the sound kept coming out of the phone only. To confirm I wasnt doing the wrong this, I put the another connector and things worked correctly.
I've had two of these. The first one died after a few months. The second one lasted about a week. The time is now showing a constant 32:50, whatever that might be. The second unit hummed quite loudly while playing music, and the display is too bright even on its dimmest setting. You can use it as a nightlight. I hate these and wish I still had the box so I could take it back. Not recommened at all!
The Cable does not work with Nikon. Spend the extra money to buy this cable from a reputable company.
If you are thinking of this drive -- don't! Save yourself endless headaches and purchase something else, something more reliable than this unit.I am on my 3rd drive unit now. 1st one failed after 3-months of use. It was originally configured in RAID 0 for 1TB of space -- bad news, all data lost. After some hassles with Seagate support (who really does not seem to care about the Maxtor products at all) I received a replacement. The 2nd unit failed in just 3-days! Fortunately I didn't have much time to get too much loaded on it this time around.More hassles with Seagate support as now they began to accuse me of doing something to the drive that was causing it to fail -- yeah right. I did something to the drive alright -- I made the mistake of turning it on and attempting to use it!Finally, they agreed to send me a 3rd unit. I wasn't going to take any chances (or at least that is what I thought)and configured this one for RAID 1 mirroring. This drive lasted about 10-months -- long enough for me to become comfortable with it again. Then, when I least expected it -- I came home from work and there was the power light blinking continously. Tried to cycle the power, but it wouldn't even power down. Pulled the plug, powered up again, and same thing -- blinking green power light and a light clicking sound.I figured enough was enough on this POS -- there was no way I was going to try Seagate support again. I wanted to get the data off the drive and figured my only chance was to crack the unit open and see if the drives were accessible on a PC. To my surprise BOTH drives were fully accessible, which says to me that the mainboard is likely what failed this time.Using the Stellar Phoenix - Linux Data Recovery software, I was able to recover about 75% of the data from my drives. The only stuff that I was not able to recover with much success was some of my back-up files created by Backup4All v3. Everything else came off just fine.I've since taken the two drives, installed them into my home built nVidia 680i LT system, configured them in another RAID 1 array, and they are working like a champ! At least I don't feel like my money was a total waste, since I was able to salvage the drives -- but the unit itself is a TOTAL AND COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY for anyone considering a new purchase of this unit.Honestly, I am quite surprised that someone has not attempted a class action lawsuit over these drives -- especially considering how much negative feedback I'm now seeing all over the internet on these things.
The RP614 would be a nice router if it could just stay running. Unfortunately if you put any kind of load on it, the router dies. Picture a situation where you're halfway across the world and you need to access your home PC - but your router crashes and there is no way to remotely reboot it. That's what you'll get with the RP614. You may think &quot;I don't put much load on my router&quot; but you can crash it just by running a peer to peer application, or doing a few simultaneous downloads, or even using a couple computers at the same time. Netgear advertises that this shares a connection for 254 computers, but if you try to use more than one of those at a time the router will probably die.Netgear releases firmware after firmware without acknowledging this problem. It still happens, and I have heard it may be a heat issue, which means that no firmware in the world will solve it.Another drawback of this router is the recent NTP server problem - it turns out that Netgear wrote a very bad implementation of network time protocol, which caused thousands of routers around the world to perform a 'denial of service' attack on a poor time server at the University of Wisconsin. This issue has since been fixed but it is an example of Netgear's history of problems with the RP614.
I bought this product over 2 years ago. It lasted just under a year and then didn't work as it was not getting power from the base of the unit. I called the company who supplies them and they replaced the base for me so I thought everything was great. About 4 months ago it went out again. This time I pulled the base apart and pulled out the transformer. I found that no power was coming from the transfromer. I called the supplier again who said it is passed warranty and there was nothing they could do for me and suggested I call an electrical supply house for a new transformer. I went online to the company who made the transfromer and looked up the model number. Come to find out the transformer supplied with the unit is not rated for exterior use. Even though they claim the unit is UL listed for exterior use it is not true. The unit I bought came with a Pilot International Ltd, Model LVT-75BL. Go to their website a look at this transformer and you will see clearly that it is not rated for exterior use. Working with electricity as much as I have, I am possitive this is the reason why mine have fail both times. Do not buy this product as it will not last very long.
I purchased this radio with high expectations. The reviews indicated this radio was excellent in the AM bands, mine isn't/wasn't. FM reception is very good when using the included external antenna. The problem is with every other band especially AM. I live about 65 miles from Houston, TX and cannot pick up a decent AM radio signal. Every AM station I receive, and the number is very small, is full of static to the point it is useless. I can pick up a few stations on the other bands, but nothing even close to what I was expecting and again there is lots of static. Perhaps someone experienced in worldband radios could find ways to make this work, but it's not for me.
I have the following products by Linksys:BEFW11S4 - Wireless Access Point DSL Router w/ 4-Port Switch(2) WPC 11 - Version 2WDT 11 -Wireless PCI AdapterI have 2 desktops and a Laptop, ALL RUNNING WINDOWS XP PRO. One desktop is wired to the Router via CAT5. The other desktop has the PCI Adapter and WPC11 card. The laptop has only the card, obviously.Bottom Line:After 5 hours on hold with Linksys, and several hours on the phone with Tech Support, I am awaiting a RMA, Return Merchandise Authorization. We could get shared DSL to work with the wired desktop and the laptop, but never on the wireless desktop. In fact, the configuration utility showed that the device never even fired up. Nobody at Linksys has a clue, but the tech support guy at least admitted that 90% of their calls are regarding the WPC 11 card. He acknowledged that every single day, he has unresolved problems with XP compatibility.I'm currently left with an unstable operating system on my best machine, after installing a driver that wasn't yet approved for XP, at the direction of Tech Support.I'm off to search for a wireless solution that works. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, YOUR TIME. This product is not ready for XP as of March 24, 2002.UPDATE: BOUGHT NETGEAR DEVICES - HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!
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.
Given the exemplary reviews this product has received from most others, my review must come as a disappointment. I might have received a lemon but this is what happened. Unfortunately, I was about to travel and so ordered this one as a back up to the original panasonic battery for my dmc fz-35 camera. Since I was traveling I missed out on the 30 day return window and so now am stuck with it. Attempts to exercise the warranty from Lenmar turns out to be more expensive than a brand new one (the price has dropped 5 dollars since I got it in April 2010) and so I did precisely that. Ordered a new one and am still in the process of testing this one out. Back to the problem with the first one. It charged well and held charge too. No issues with that. But when I put in the battery and turn my camera on, the camera begins to act funny. Keeps zooming in and out on its own, turns off abruptly and sometimes, when it is still on and I try to take pictures, it clicks but then the picture is nowhere to be found and the review image is replaced with a question mark. Just to be sure the issue was with the battery and not the camera, I try again with the original panasonic battery and everything works well. So, it must be the battery, right? I don't exactly know what might be the defect with the battery that is making my camera act funny but I would certainly appreciate feedback from anyone who does. So, in a nutshell, I am not satisfied with the product I received.
I am another one of the customers that is having trouble with this lens and the autofocus on a Digital Rebel XT. It locks focus less than 50% of the time. My other Canon lenses don't have this problem.
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.
I received one of these as a promotional. Functionally, it was totally cool. I dropped it. It broke. Done.It was a small drop. The type of drop my regular camera has experienced multiple times. The type my mobile phone has experienced multiple times. Etc. Nope. Dead.If you do buy one, buy yourself a case for padding - but the plastic is pretty thin stuff. Or buy yourself a camera that can do all these things and not break after a little wear and tear.
This is the weakest fm adapter I used. (of 3 or 4 similar products) It's really sleek and easy to use but there is just not enough power to get a clear signal. Also, there's no volume control from the ipod end when the transmitter is plugged in.
I purchased this power pack for my HP Camera. The first thing I noticed was the lack of instructions in the box. There was NO paperwork included with the product. It also contained to adapter fittings, niether of which listed my camera on thier description - althoug, according to the ... Page, and the Unity Digital page, this is the exact model to use with my camera. (I did try it out after assumiing the battery would need to be charged for 12 hours like most, and tried the fitting that fit the camera. It worked right the first time, and since then it has not been able to take a picture - reads dead battery on the camera.... perhaps if I had instructions on how long to charge it.....) Overall, neat idea. I WILL try another one, but frankly, I was sadly disappointed with what I got.
I thought that these earphones would just sit outside your ear so that you can hear what is happening around you as well as your music. That is not true with this particular earphone, the speaker is perpendicular to the hook which goes around your ear, so the small part must be put in your ear canal to be comfortable. These earphones are great sounding, but beyond that I can not wear them for more than a half an hour at a time. The piece that must sit within your ear canal to get good sound is very large, and if you have small ears like I do it will stretch and pull your ear.I do like that you don't have to turn the volume up much to hear what you are listening to well. You can also turn the volume up very high and use them as speakers on your desk, but that does sort of defeat the purpose of earphones.Good for some people, but terrible for me.
Product did not work properly. Router would corrupt anydownloads over a certain size (about 300k). I am not the only personwho had this problem. . . For most people, the router seems to do it's job well. However, I and a few other people have not been so fortunate. I have tried mutliple units, and experience the same problem. Obviously, there are a few issues they have not yet worked out.The technical support was horrible. Getting an actual technician on the phone was next to impossible. Usually they simply had somebody take my phone number and/or e-mail address so they could contact me later. Out of four calls, I think I was contacted twice - both times a substantial amount of time after I had originally called. When I actually talked to them, they were rude and could do nothing to help. They would not even acknowledge the problem, despite the fact that several other people have had the same problem.Instead, I recommend you spend a few more bucks and buy a more reliable product. The Umax Ugate 3000 might warrant purchase.
My Cyberhome portable DVD player worked for all of 1 day. It is unable to play DVDs or CDs of any type. Also, if you charge the battery according to manufacturer specs, it will completely drain out within 24 hours.I attempted to get service from Cyberhome to no avail even though product is still under warranty. Their support number is unreachable as is their support email address. Attempts to locate the company via the web were unsuccessful.This would have been a great product at a great price if only it had worked.Purchase at you own risk. Check out the manufacturer web site. You have been warned.
Their warranty has strict regulation so I couldn't get my item repaird depite that the item broke in 1 year when the warranty is 2-yrs.it wowed me at first since the sound was clear but i was very dissapointed that the item broke so easily and the company wouldn't repair it for me. to fix it, they wanted to charge me $68 even when my product was still under warranty. not worth it.
No battery included, and manual doesn't even tell you which battery it needs. Have spent way too much time trying to find a stupid battery. And the headphones are junky. DVD player is cute and works, but there are far better options available.
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.
Worked great for about nine months. Now it fails to read CD's. It says "No Disc" when all five cd slots are full.
These headphones' only claim to noise-cancelling capabilities are the ear-pieces (which are very comfortable by the way). I had bought these specifically for a long plane flight, and the noise-cancelling function made no difference re: the engine noise. Worse, when I plugged them into the in-flight entertainment unit, turning on the noise-cancelling function effectively muted the sound of the system! Turning it off, however, amplified the sound coming from it, so much so that I had the volume on minimum and still felt it was a bit too loud (good thing I wasn't watching an action flick). To top it all off, there was a malfunction with the battery operating the noise-cancelling function, so it would just turn off by itself because it couldn't detect the battery anymore. While the sound quality is good and it muffles some sound due to it's earpieces, this is no noise-cancelling headphone.
I had to return this player twice and finally had to keep the third player as the warranty period expired. This is because I wanted it to work, (really, really) and did all I could before giving up on it. It's a cool little mp3 player and, when it works, the sound quality is great, the screen is very sharp, and it has an appealing and easy to use interface.However it just doesn't work. Some may remember this player was originally billed as the "Rhapsody" player by Sandisk. It never, ever worked with Rhapsody, and Sandisk never acknowledged the problem or offered a solution, a total abdication of corporate resposibility to their clients. After numerous hours dowloading firmware, and re-booting, re-setting and returning to the store and trying again, I finally had to accept that this player, although a hugely appealing concept with great potential, would never work. I now have a very expensive, ($140 + tax) portable fm radio, which I really love by the way.Sandisk's solution to this tale of woe, was to simply drop the "Rhapsody player" from the name and continue selling. If you do any research at all, you will find the message boards filled with countless clients complaining of the same difficulties: freezin up, an endless dowload indicator which never dowloads anything, an indication that the dowload is complete only to find that no content can be found on the player, etc. You may also find that not only Rhapsody users but regular mp3 users had similar trouble, I never did because I was not interested in using this as a regular mp3 player, so I never tried. I can't report on that, however the message boards are full of complaints.Oh, well. As much as I hate, and resist, hype of any kind: I should have bought an iPod. :-(
Do not buy this router. The quality is a hit or miss. And there have been quite a few misses now that cannot be ignored anymore. I just wished I read about this first.The router may suddenly fail to work and requires a reboot by unplugging it. This isn't ideal when you have it stuck in a location that is hard to reach. Running the latest .14 release of the firmware (6/2004) and still has the problem. For some it may occur once a month and for some every 30 mins. Please do not even consider this.If you are skeptical about these comments check out the forums in dslreports.com and search for 'post your BEFW11S4 issues'
I purchased this charger specifically to charge Eneloop XX batteries so I can't speak for it otherwise. As far as charging my Eneloops, contrary to the reviews I read, it does a poor job. The reason I say this is because when it's "finished" charging it displays a message that reads "done". The problem is that the "done" message can report in two different states, one is a solid "done" and the second is a flashing "done". You would think that the message would be consistent for identical batteries, but this is not the case. In other words, it will give me a solid "done" for some of my batteries and a flashing "done" for some of the others (If you're curious, I'm using my batteries to power Nikon SB-900 strobes and when they indicate dead batteries, I take them out and place them in the charger). This is a huge problem for me because I use these batteries for professional photography so I need to be aware if they are fully charged or not. When I tested the batteries that were marked "done" by the charger, the results were very inconsistent and I had several batteries that were not charged fully.Maha's website speaks to the flashing "done" issue, but is ambiguous and says that this means that the charge terminated from high voltage....?Luckily, I did purchase another charger from Amazon that was less expensive and charges 16 batteries at the same time. I thought it would not work as well and ironically it works great on my Eneloops and I would highly recommend it if you are thinking of using Eneloop XX batteries. I have a link for it here:Titanium Smart Fast 16 Bay Ni-MH AA/AAA Battery Charger AC 100-240V + DC Adapters MD-1600Land will try to post a review on it later.
Here's my experience with this Samsung DVD player and my KF50WE601 Sony RPTV with the DVI input.Samsung used the excellent technology from Faroudja and Silicon Image but the DVI integration is badly done.The black and white levels are totally crushed on the KF50WE601.No setting is available in the menu to get adjust this parameter. (called Fullrange on the Faroudja chip)Also color artifacts are present on the screen (color stain) this is probably related to this color space problem.Those technical problems could be solved by a new firmware, but Samsung Support just ignores their customers.Several of my DVD is not playing back correctly on the HD931, lot of skipping.I got also a Philips DVD 724 that doesn't show those problems with the same DVD.The overall transport control is very slow and clunky compare to less expensive DVD player.Be really careful before buying this Samsung DVD.I made the mistake myself by buying this DVD before my new SONY WegaIII and now I'm stuck with it.In the future I'll think twice before buying Samsung equipment.
I lost the remote to my receiver, thinking this was a Sony remote, it has to work right? WRONG! Works great with everything else though. Thought maybe the problem was my receiver, but apparently someone else had the same problem with their Sony receiver as well.
We ordered this changer last December and it arrived in perfect condition - so far, so good. It worked great for eight months.But then it totally froze up in mid play with five CDs locked inside. Since we live in Hawaii and would have to ship the unit to Honolulu for service, we were concerned about the condition of the trapped CDs (and their eventual return). Trying to contact JVC for "customer service" is a total joke. They have an 800 number with the usual menus but it is impossible to talk to a real person. The only option was to e-mail them which they said they would answer in five days. Customer service? Well, ten days later we get a standard form e-mail telling us to ship the unit to Honolulu (which we already knew) with no mention of the concerns expressed in our e-mail about the trapped CDs.Our search of the internet turned up enough horror stories of JVC "service" that we've decided to heed the first rule of those who find themselves in a hole: stop digging.
I received this mouse packaged with a keyboard as a Christmas present. The keyboard works 100% (although now I've probably put the whammy on myself), the mouse is one of the most irritating pieces of technology I've ever owned. For no good reason it constantly quits working. I've been through all the "help" (yeah, right) and nothing I've tried fixes it. It's not even 10 inches from the receiver with nothing blocking the signal, yet the cursor will totally freeze on-screen and nothing I try will make it start working. I end up having to re-boot to get it working again. I may keep the keyboard, but the mouse is going.
I was looking for a new charger set for my iPhone. This set simply did not work.-The 12v vehicle adapter was loose and came unplugged very easily-The fuse ended up shorting out, sparking and catching on fire in my vehicle, melting the 12v adapter-The AC plug/wall adpater would not continue charging once the phone entered sleep modeBuy a better quality unit, do not waste your money
I bought this for my Canon about two weeks ago. While the leather is attractive and shiny, it does not do justice to the camera. I spent a lot of time trying to find a slim camera that is easy to slide in my jacket pocket or my wife's purse and out to take photos quickly and with ease. Well, first off, this stiff case makes the "quickly" out of the picture. The camera fits into the case very tightly, and the little slot to run the camera strap is too tight. So you have to spend a good amount of time to take the camera in and out of the case. Additionaly, the thick front magnetic flap of the case it too thick and adds bulk to the dimension. I like that it is magnetic, but the whole wrap-around is unnecessary and over-kill. Ideally a point-and-shoot camera should have very soft and thin leather (that fits like a glove). I use this case only for storage of the camera, but prefer not using it on trips; I know that defeats the purpose of the case becasue you want to protect the camera during use. Please note that other than the camera this case will hold nothing else --certainly no accessory, media card or even a toothpick!
You really need to pass on this one.1) It was hard to get the drivers installed2) It loses connection with Skype frequently, like if your computer goes into sleep mode3) Started getting blue screen of death when I plugged it inKeep looking. Not even worth $10.
hp Officejet 6310xi. This is our third hp printer. Our first, a 550c was still working for the person we gave it to a year ago. We purchased the 6310 because it was an all in one, and took up less space than a printer and scanner. Should have kept the scanner. This will copy and print from the scan stage, but will not scan and print from the scan stage. When it was scanning properly, made wonderful copies of photos. What to buy next??
this thing is useless, i haven't been able to use it since i got it. i'm very dissapointed with this product, it came broken or something, plastic is twisted, and i can't put the camera in. there are other mini tripods to buy, don't get this one.
I got this computer with high hopes.I turned it on and started working with it, only to notice the whole palm area was too hot to work with.This computer heats up and not only on the bottom (you can't really put it in your lap and work) but also on top. So I was not able to put my palms on the computer and type. There seemed to be no heat displacement feature. When I called them, they said they never heard of it before, and to return it.So I returned it and got a toshiba.
I bought this for my Ipod 80 gig video and it was a complete waste of money. The Ipod Video doesn't support it and you are better to buy the plug in remote or the plug in remote with receiver.
I gave my wife a Sureshot 85 for Christmas. The picture quality was fair. The subjects were ghostly white from a flash that was too strong. We took pictures of my daughters first ski lessons. The camera would not work with the lens fully extended. All pictures taken with the lens extended were blurred. The same thing happened at my daughters birthday party the following week. The pictures were blurred or undstinguishable at any setting when the zoom lens was used. I'm loking for a new camera. It won't be a Canon!
Just returned from a three week vacation in France - which was the reason I ordered this card. It doesn't work - which left me and my family very diasppointed in France. No pix! In any event - we have tried to format it on 2 Olympus C50 cameras - both say card error - can't format. I would like to exchnage it for a good one. How to I proceed - this sale doesn't show up on my Amazon account.This is not for posting
I bought this battery and it has not charged. It was in the plastic, but it doesn't work. I am very disappointed with this purchase from this vendor.
I've never taken the time to write a review before, but after struggling for 2 hours to get 5 envelopes to print, I've had it! This printer sucks ink, clogs frequently unless it is used almost daily, and has constant paper jams. In short, it's a piece of junk.I know that this printer was designed for photos and printing on photo paper, but I though it could handle a few envelopes. I shouldn't have bothered. HP's general "envelope printing help" contained such helpful information as "on some printers, you might need to turn the envelopes opposite to the picture to get them to print". Also, (this is verbatim) "Alternatively, cup the end of the envelope in the hand and insert the envelope into the envelope slot, corner first, with the trailing end held slightly to the left. After the envelope corner passes into the slot approximately one to two inches, move the trailing end to the right until the envelope is perpendicular to the printer." SERIOUSLY??? THIS IS HP'S IDEA OF A PRACTICAL SUGGESTION??I've had similar experiences with the last couple of HP products I've bought, and this will be the last one. Too bad, HPs used make great products.
Unit is solid and the picture is good, but the audio system is underpowered. The built in speaker is tiny, and the internal amp makes it hard to hear in a noisy car even with headphones. (non-noise canceling cheap ones anyway).I'm going to return my unit. I've been very happy with AudioVox in the past, I'm surprised this unit got through basic testing. I anticipated the problem when I put in a DVD in my living room, before I even tried it in the car.Note: Unit doesn't come with a 120V adapter, but does have a stand for putting it on a table. Presumably you can use any 12V adapter that fits.
I purchased the Nikon Coolpix S220 10MP Digital Camera through Amazon and got the suggestion for this case to go with it. Doesn't work. I could probably fit TWO of these cameras in this case. It is way to big for such a thin camera. I returned it.
Overall I liked this player. It doesn't skip and it plays just about everything. HOWEVER, if it breaks your (...). I have made over a dozen phone calls from the east coast to Oregon on my dime and waited on hold for too many hours without getting any response. I was told I would have a replacement for the Rio Volt I owned that "just stopped" within two weeks. No there's no reset in case your wondering. (I asked) They ship the product overnight. It's been over a month and I still don't have a new one. After sending 10 emails to all customer service departments they shipped my player through UPS ground. With anyluck it will be here in 12 days like the tracking number says.My Advice, by an MP3 player from someone other than Sonic Blue (RIO)
I liked the size and weight, but the tip is so squishy that the metal barrel taps the screen when I use it.
Worked for 6 months. Sister used it only on long trips in the car or airplanes. Broke, now only plays Audio CD's. Won't buy another portable again, waste of $$
I would have given it a zero if I could. Do not bother buying an HP their service is terrible. My hinge broke on my notebook. I called HP to purchase the part and they told me they cannot sell one to me. However, they do have the part to fix it if i pay them $300. What a joke. I would put any HP at the very bottom of you list.
I bought a factory refurbished Maxxum 3 and immediately regretted it. Both rolls of film I tried, it spontaneously rewound the film after taking 4-5 pictures! Nice.
I bought this expensive converter and right off had problems with the software. They told me it was because my comp was too limited as far as speed, memory, etc. I have a fast, highly cableable comp with tons of memory running XP and no other sw that would cause any problems. I have sent a ton of msg and they keep coming back with the lamest excuses for it not working.ps: I am an IT person.......and yes, I've tried everything feasable.I finally took it to the gravel pit and found out that it makes a great target. That's all I've found it good for.
I think I got the bad apple. I can not print 13 x 19 prints on this printer which is the only reason I bought it. It finally printed 1 photo after 12 hours of being in a printing status. I haven't been able to print another one.I've been working with HP support for 3 days and I have to say it's been a horrific experience. They don't answer any of the questions I ask and I have spent hours trying to troubleshoot this myself. I ask "how long should it take for a file that is 257mb on 13x19 paper to print - give me a range, is 12 hours too much? I get a response about how to prepare settings to allow the paper to dry when printing multiple pages.By the way, I have plenty of RAM.Be prepared if you get the "bad apple" don't expect HP support to help you.
Pyle creates crappy car audio gear. They rate their amps by MAX output (must be hit by lightning to reach this wattage).It has 2 10A fuses. That means it will produce MAYBE 200 watts (any more will blow the fuses). So to rate it a 1400 watt amp is flat out lying.If you want a cheap amp that actually does rated power, try Phoenix Gold, or Hifonics. They have amps in the same price range that actually put out better power, won't overheat or blow up, and is a far better value.
I purchased several Transcend 16GB class 6 SDHC cards to go with a new Canon Camcorder. Firstly this card seems to work fine, is easy to use and the recordings are crisp and clear. However, one card failed for reasons I cannot understand, and has become completely unreadable. Any suggestions on how to recover precious footage will be most appreciated. I am just hoping that there will not be any further failures before I can back up the contents of my other cards! If not for this unfortunate and disappointing mishap, I would have given this product 5 stars. Thanks
Here are why- Most of files in my video libraries cannot be played on this player. It only supports very limited number of codecs. No plan to support real media in the future.- I bought it because I plan to use it as dvr. However, the supporting dvr station is not available on the market.Because of the above two reasons, it makes the player almost useless to me.Besides those,- it suser interface is not easy to navigate- there's not protection skin on the market to protect the device. I am afraid of bringing it to gym; it might fall and break.- the sound quality is not as good ad ipod, make it less desirable as music playerIf the dvr station is still not avalable in 2 weeks, you will see mine on ebay.
The quality is fine, but if you're someone who prints out lots of monochrome documents, you'd be better off looking elsewhere. Lexmark does sell a 'high capacity' cartridge, but it obviously costs more too. Here's a tip I found out - whenever you're not printing, turn the power off! I don't mean pull the plug or flip the switch on your surge protector. If you don't manually turn off the printer with the power button, the cartridge won't go back to its holding position, and it'll just dry out during the night. BUT even so, I found this cartridge ran out after, oh, 200-300 monochrome pages. For the amount of stuff I print out, I'd like a cartridge that can handle at least 1,000!
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.
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.
This company did not send my rebate. I would not expect that they provide any warranty or support if they do not honor anything as basic and simple to fufill as a rebate. I will not be buying any other products from American Anko or AVBTech (who make this mouse, as well as gaming force-feedback wheels ). I don't if American Action is just another name American Anko uses or a distributor name, but I think I will avoid them too because of this experience. If you want a vibrating mouse, buy a Logitech iFeel, which is optical, has a better software package, and a company that stands behind their products.
Keys are not that smooth. Space bar design is not good.. otherwise a good buy-- broke just after 2 months of use
Ordered floor lamp to use for reading in our new living room. The switch does not work, it works only on one level. This is the second lamp (same kind) I ordered. The first one was the same thing worked only on one level, 50W. We need it brighter to read. We tried to send it back but I cannot get apart.
I didn't have a choice on what it looked like nor does it tell you. As it is, I got a plain white book that looks more for wedding photos than my scenery photos. On that aspect I am disappointed. Because of this, I won't be ordering another one.
After one year of use the end fittings on both ends came loose and now the cable has ceased working. I initially paid $85 for this cable from a big box store. Don't I feel like a fool! Interesting to note that the HDMIMM15 15FT HDMI cable by StarTech that I purchased on Amazon for less than $10 showed no less picture quality than this cable and is still working.
This motherboard did not work...Simple enough.I ordered this motherbooard to setup a linux base ftp server. Well the motherboard failed. I will never by motherboards from this place again.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E887YY/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleIntel Desktop Board D915PBLL - Mainboard - Atx - I915P - LGA775 Socket - Lan En,
I had the first version of this camera, the TZ1, which was great and we used that primarily for taking video clips of the babies. And occasionally for taking photos (have a SLR as the main camera). The TZ1 got dropped on the floor couple weeks ago and the LCD display was trashed. So I came here and ordered the TZ3 thinking it should be a much better version. I was dead wrong. It won't let me zoom in/out when taking videos, whereas the TZ1 was able to! I don't understand why Panasonic will make such a stupid change. The TZ3 is promptly returned to Amazon, and I grabbed a new copy of the TZ1 from eBay!
I experienced severe ghosting when a light source was in my viewfinder with this filter on my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and Canon 50 f/1.4 prime (both using different sizes of Tiffen UV filters). removed the filters and the ghosting immediately went away. I replaced with premium, coated Hoya filters and have no issues. It's strange because I didn't experience this problem on a Tiffen UV filter I bought 3 years ago.
Only works with certain remote controls. If you want to buy it make sure that your remote control is listed in the literature before you order it, I had to send it back because I did not check my remote contrrol against the listed units.I bought a different kind, more expensive but well worth the money
I have come to expect quite a bit more in terms of quality from Lexar. The concept is very cool, no cap to lose and the metal is highly resilient, the motion was good, etc... However, within 6 months of day to day use the connector failed and I was unable to transfer data without holding the unit in a very precarious position. Luckily i was able to get all my important data off before it finally gave up the ghost.I have since purchased a new drive, which will hopefully hold up better. Be forewarned this item works out of the box and is solid, but based on my experience I wouldn't trust it with anything important, because mine failed in less than 6 months of moderate use.
Initially it worked right out of the box, Windows 7 detected it right away but as I used it I kept on loosing network connection, I tried it on 3 different computers, 2 of which are laptops, 1 laptop has Vista and the other machines has Windows 7 Pro 64bit, both detected the device but the connection was also unstable (connection drops and device disappears from the device manager). I have to unplug and replug the device back to get it working again.Tried working with it for a total 3 weeks, now I couldn't get any connection at all, the device has power and the link lights turn on when I connect a live ethernet cable but the device doesn't show up on the device manager anymore, tried manually installing the drivers again, this time on a new PC with Window 7, no dice, device remains undetected. Returned item for refund, will just get a different brand, this is my first return item to Amazon.
I've had alot of trouble with this product. I got one and tried it in 6 ports on two computers and could only get it to work in one (port). Tech support is near-worthless as the person told me to return it and get another. I tried two: exact same results. I've read elsewhere that the product is sensitive to the amount of power supplied to the USB port. Of course, SanDisk wouldn't acknowledge any problem with the design. Don't buy it if you want to use it on different computers (yeah, like what it's meant for) because there's no telling whether it'll work.
Once upon a time, I was looking to get a larger SD card. 16GB for $40? Why not? I might not use all of it, but better more than less. Following that train of thought, I looked for the fastest 16GB card in the range. Transcend. An established company wouldn't put out a lemon, would it? The 100 or so one star reviews were tempered by the 500 five star ones. I was feeling lucky, so to speak. Unfortunately, I was not (mostly). A week into college, it decided to brick up on me, right after a beach party event. To its credit, I had taken more than 1000 pictures with it over about three weeks. Still, $40 down the drain. I will never trust Transcend again, thus making the warranty useless.Now, my point. If you're looking at the ratings, 1/6 of the reviews are one star, for one reason or another. Most likely, you will be part of the group that has no problems. This card was EXTREMELY fast. HDTune got 17-20 mb/s consistently. It had more space than I could have ever filled. For those lucky people, this card is ideal. For the minority, this card will be hell. It has more space than you could fill over a two week cruise, before destroying every one of the pictures. Personally, I count myself lucky in that respect. All that was lost was a sunset event. But think: do you want to take that gamble with your precious memories? Do you?
This DVD player freaks out after barely and hour of playing. Skips and gets blocky. The remote is awkward. WHEN IT ISN'T lost, you have to be 2 ft from the dvd player. And still have to point it exactly right. For this price though it gets the job done. Sometimes I have to eject and push it back in just to get it to stop skipping.
It's no use whatsoever to claim how wonderful this product is and how clever it is to have a pen that &quot;remembers&quot; what it writes, when the damned thing DOES NOT WORK.I'd installed the NET framework necessary, followed all the directions in order (including trying to &quot;train&quot; the pen to recognise my handwriting), and even re-installed the software several times.It DOES NOT WORK.Oh, the pen vibrates and blinks different colours, in the order it's supposed to, as IF it were working, but it does not DOWNLOAD anything.I'd even double-checked that the drivers were loaded, re-set the pen (then did a hard re-set), etc., and all in the right order. And guess what?That's right. It doesn't work.What's the use of having an interesting concept for a product and interesting looking product, when IT DOESN'T WORK?
I made the mistake of ordering these for my 72 and they fit in the hole, but stick out an extra 1/4" or more. the correct number for the 71 (probably 72 as well) is B000096JZO
The Sony DVP-CX995V. Hmmm. Let's get the obvious out of the way.Yes. It will play your movies, your CD's and MP3's. The picture and sound is more than acceptable.Yes. It will hold a lot of discs in a relatively compact space and eliminate clutter in your A/V / Home Theater Room.Saying that, the product falls short of being truly usable for its intended purpose. The interface is horrific...and that is coming from a confirmed gadget geek who loves to play with the latest electronic wonders. I am very disappointed that Sony would put a product like this on the market.Some of the simplest things you would expect of the DVP-CX995V are missing or very cumbersome. For example, it would seem obvious that with 400 discs, there would be some quick and efficient method to select a disc such as keying in the disc slot from the keypad. Wrong. You either manually turn the disc skip control on the unit, or repeatedly press the "disc skip" on the remote while the player sequential spins the carousel (or repeatedly paging through screens of titles on a television). Thankfully, on the player there is a button that allows you to skip 100 discs at a time so that you only have to manually go forward or backward, may be 50 slots. Yes. It is that primitive.------UPDATE - 2/03/2006 - I learned from another user the following shortcut (which is not documented): With the remote switch set to "DVD", press the "Display / File" button on the remote. This will bring up the Control Menu 1 screen with the number of the disc currently playing highlighted in the first entry. Pressing the "Enter" button on the remote will clear the number and allow you to key in a new disc number. Press the "Enter" button and the player should now begin the process of changing to the disc you selected. Press the "Display / File" button until the menu screen toggles off.------The unit does not allow you to enter and save programs for favorite CD's. The closest you can do is to categorize the discs by artist, genre, etc and then select that group to play. This information needs to be keyed into the player. However, a disc (slot) can only be assigned to one category. This leads to the next item.The highly touted ability to enter and create a library of title information is flawed because the player loses its memory if it is without power for less than 24 hours. I live in Florida...this is an issue. Even if you live in an area which has stable power, what if you want to move or unplug the unit? It boggles my mind that in an era when you can buy 128MB of non-volatile flash memory for less than $20, why does this unit have this problem?.------UPDATE - 2/03/2006 - I have started the process of entering disc information of my DVD collection into the player. You have two options: (1) Insert all your discs into the player at the same time and hit the "Load" button on the front panel of the player. The player then sequentially mounts every disc in the player and attempts to read disc information if it is available. As others have pointed out, probably less than 10% of current discs have any information so this doesn't buy you much. You will then need to use a keyboard to enter title information for the remaining discs, as well as artist, genre and selecting a folder if you want to use that options. BTW, you cannot just select a slot number and begin to type in data and then put the disc into the slot. The player must load every disc first before it will allow you to enter any data. Apparently the player must know what type of disc is in the slot first (it will categorize disc type automatically - DVD, CD, CD-Data, etc.) If you have been following this process, you should recognize a problem...how do you know what disc information to enter (unless you have already written it out and carefully inserted the discs into the proper slot number)? This means you will have likely have to wait for the player to again mount the disc, wait through the interminable FBI warnings, etc before you can determine what disc is playing in order to enter the title information. (2)The second option which I have been doing is to load 10 - 15 discs at time, hit play and wait for the player to spin the discs around to the back and allow it to mount and begin reading the disc. At that point, with the remote selector switch in the "Disc Explorer" position, I hit the "Stop" button and then press the "Folder" button which brings upon the "Disc Explorer" menu. I keep the empty disc cases in the same order as I loaded the discs and then enter then disc information for the current disc. Once the data is saved, you index down to the next slot on the "Disc Explorer" menu , press play, wait while the player dismounts the current disc and then mounts the new disc and starts reading. Etc. Etc. Etc. Expect to spend 2 minutes total for each disc you want to file. I currently have approximately 300 DVD's in my library. An Excel spreadsheet is starting to look pretty attractive. One other oddity, if the disc does have text information, the player will not allow you to edit or override it. My DVD of "Independence Day" has a title of "ID4" which the player picks up and will not allow me to correct.------By the way, the DVP-CX995V is s-l-o-w to mount and read a disc. Forget about shuffle play of tracks between CD discs.I was disappointed to learn that this player will not read MP3's from DVD media like the other current Sony players do. Given the slowness of the unit, it would be nice to collapse 30 or 40 albums of music onto a single DVD but it is not there.Yes, the player forces you to wait 20-30 seconds upon startup while it loads and reads the information from the last disc played....whether you want to play it or not. This is such a simple bug...why doesn't Sony fix it.Yes. You will need to read the manual. This must be the least intuitive machine I have ever used. "Steep learning curve" would be an understatement. After playing with it for over a week, I don't understand what Sony was thinking about when they designed the DVP-CX995V. It doesn't have to be this hard.Not really a weakness but be sure your cabinent or shelving is strong and large enough. The unit is over 21 inches deep. With video component cables extended out the back, you should allow at least another 1-2 inches. Think about how heavy 400 DVD/CD discs weigh and add-in the weight of the player.Prior to buying this player, I read some of the negative reviews and thought they were written by the sort of person who gets confused setting up a VCR or using a remote control. Well, I was wrong. In fact, I don't understand the positive reviews that you will find listed.Bottom line. Unless you must have a player that can store 400 pieces of media, avoid the DVP-CX995V. Save your money and peace of mind. You will thank me. Hear me now...believe me later.------UPDATE - 02/03/2006 - After owning for over a month, my opinion hasn't really changed much about the DVP-CX995V. Video and audio performance are OK but nothing to get excited about. Although I am starting to learn and get use to its quirks and limitations, I'm not sure if it is worth all the trouble because it is so unusable. Definitely a niche product. On the other hand, when you consider all that it does, at $300 it isn't a bad deal. Still, I would not recommend this product without reservations.
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.
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 used this kit to hardwire myBeltronics Vector V955 Radar Detectorto my 2012 MINI Cooper S Hardtop. Many MINI drivers mount their detector up high near the headliner, and tap into a 12v line and ground in the sunroof panel. However, my detector is mounted on my dash and I didn't want to go taking apart my sunroof console.So, I used this kit to wire it directly into my fuse box. I'm an electrical NOOB, but have enough knowledge to not blow myself up or fry the car. There are a few problems with this kit:1) The wire is pretty big. I was expecting a thinner wire....I mean we're not running the space station here, it's a little radar detector. The wire was flat(ish), so I was able to stuff it along the windshield and down toward the fuse box. The cord was just long enough, and this is a MINI we're talking about. If you are using it in a F-350 or even just a wide car like a 7-Series or a Sienna, you might run into issues.2) both "ends" of the cord were useless. I tried plugging the male spade end into an empty (but powered) fuse, and nothing. Plus, it looked cheap and loose. So, I lopped off that end and attached it to an ATM Add-A-Circuit. The Bussmann product I bought didn't include fuses, so I had to buy those too. There's $10 more right there. The ground end was too small, so I had to lop that off and strip the wire and tighten the nut over that.Also, I'm not sure this is a legitimate Escort product. None of the packaging indicated it was. The build quality of the product was acceptable, however.
This may be a great printer, but if you have another HP All-in One installed, it requires that you uninstall the other printer or, if you call tech assistance, they can tell you how to set it up so that you can use one as a printer only. I bought one, drove to a job assignment 150 miles from a retailer, prepared to set it up, and found out that it was not compatible with my HP PSC-750. One or the other had to be uninstalled. Also requires a different ink cartridge than most other HPs, also a negative. I use one printer in my truck and one in the office, and need to have both installed on my laptop. Guess I would need to buy a different brand of printer/copier for the truck to use this. Too bad, I would have loved the print speed...
My parents introduced this as my "expensive" Christmas gift, so I feel bad that they wasted so much money.I put in the 6 C batteries and by the end of the cd, they were nearly drained. I bought more, but I couldn't get anything to work - no radio reception, screen read "error" every time I put in a cd. I bought an adapter, but still couldn't get it to work again. I tried for so long to get it going. Wish I'd read the reviews on this site earlier. I would've accepted that it was a shoddy product much earlier. Memorex has some cheek!
We bought this plasma TV back in November 2007 through Amazon. Delivery was as advertized, Amazon kept us updated, the plasma TV was delivered on time. The TV is great, very crisp image, good colors, but I would not buy it again. It broke after only 8 months (July 2008). To add to this desapointment, I found Panasonic warranty service very poor. It took them 11 days from the original call just to make a decision on the repair and ship the part to the service company. And this is with us pushing.When I asked the customer service department how much longer it would take to get it back, I was told "the time for the service company to do the repair". Thanks! Certainly no over-promessing here. After I explained this was not a satisfactory answer, I was told 1 days for delivery and typically another 3 days for the repair... so best case, considering they do not count weekends, this will mean 17 days from the original call, and, again, this is with us pushing.Now granted this is just a TV, it is not as if we cannot live without it, but frankly, who needs the aggravation?
I have tried to get used to them hoping they would get better with time. I find them to be very tinnie and flat.
The item pictured in this preview is not the product I received. The video portion of the cable set is a shielded cable. The item I have received is not as shown. If I did not need the function of this cable right now it would be returned. SHAME on &#34; amizon&#34; and SHAME!!! on &#34;Cables To Go&#34; for missrepresenting this product!
It worked fine while it worked but the UMAX digital camera that I bought thru Overstock didn't even make it a year and I couldn't get a refund. I will NEVER buy another one.
I bought this amp to go with the pyle six speaker package. Hooked it up on my boat. Listen to it one time and I am changing all of the speakers out of my boat exept for the tower speakers. This amp power is terrible. I am bitting the bullet and putting in JL Audio amps and Speakers. Will never make this mistake again. I would recomend that you spend a little more if you a looking for good sound quality.
This product came with some problems. First off the port for the digital optical connection on the reciever was too loose and will not hold the cable in tight. Basically it just falls out. When I tried to return the clearly defective product to Amazon the told me "no chance, talk to Samsung". Hmmm I bought a bad product from Amazon and they refuse to stand by it.There is no way to alter the picture aspect for the resolution selected. If you select 1080i yu get 16:9 aspect, no options. Same with 720p. If you select a lower resoultion it goes to 4:3 aspect. A minor annoyance but since I have a 4:3 sized 1080i HD ready TV, I lose major amount of screen space. I basicaly get a 25" picture on my 36" TV and there is nothing I can do.Since my ability to return this product is gone (get service Amazon!) and my ptions for HD tuners limited I guess I'll have to deal with it. I will certainly seek other options than buying from Amazon in the future though. Stores with a solid service and return commitment will be the critical factr in the future.
2 of the 4 rechargeable batteries doesnt works at all. They are suppossed to be new and they dont work!! I would spend 5 dollars more buying a Sony Charger. But i will never buy TechB, its terrible. I Hope Amazon takes the advice of no sell such bad things.
I was running the NAVMAN GPS on a iPAQ 3955. To make this short, after doing a "Hard" reset and applying the latest Soft-Paq I could get it to work 1 out of 10 times.Another mistake I made was buying a SanDisk 512mb CF card so I could store the program and maps (You'll get about 1/4 of the US on the card.) You can't install the program to the CF card as it will not function and the program (4.3mb installed) definitely slowed down my machine.Just so you know I sent it back to Amazon and was refunded.
It has been a month and a half since I ordered/paid for the product and I still have not received it. I emailed the seller three times............No response. I would not recommend this seller to anyone. Bad business!
The advertising here is such misleading. It said it can used to most of the devices, but when I received that from J&R, I found only one adapter without any tips inside. So basically if I want to use it, I have to spend more to purchase the tips for my laptop and DC. This is just like a trap, to make you spend extra money, and you will never end with the product you want. So, go to another product, dont trust this.
I bought this when the audio jack on my laptop went out. How could I go wrong? its only 2 bucks, right? Well that would be great if it were worth 2 dollars. Honestly, however, I could build a better sound card with coat hangers and a soldering iron.THE AUDIO QUALITY ON THIS IS TERRIBLE. When you turn up the volume past about 3% it sounds like your speakers are going to blow. DO NOT BUY THIS.
Boy, was I disappointed in this one. Relatively easy to set up, but then found that the click action of the picture set up had me fooled, I thought I was taking pictures and I wasn't. When I did, I found out that 15 were all I could get on the card before I had to upload. Figuring out how to upload with the floppy disk adapter proved too much. I am packing it up and sending it back.
Mine lasted just over a year and died suddenly without warning. Don't rely on this brand. Better to use a well-known hard drive brand like Seagate, Maxtor, or Western Digital --or burn your files/photos to DVDs.
This thing is effectively just a splitter. The "volume control" adjusts the volume so slightly we had to play a solid tone just to notice the change. Don't buy this if the "individual volume control" is part of your requirements.On the good side it arrived rather quickly.
it does not play compressed mp3, which is what i bought it for. it plays regular cd's just fine, but so what. so does my computer.
This switch has a very unusual method for connecting the speaker wires. You insert the stripped wire into a tiny chamber. Then you tighten a tiny phillips head screw to push a lid down to capture the wire. The product description states that it will accept wires up to 14 ga but I found that I needed to clip about 1/2 of the strands of my 14 ga wire to get it to go into the hole. The "clamping" action is not very secure and I have spent about 1/2 hour trying to get the wires clamped down without allowing the previously inserted wires to slip out--and I still haven't been successful! This doesn't include the time spent visiting the hardware store to purchase a '00' size phillips screwdriver. In retrospect, I wish I had just bought a pair of DPDT toggle switches instead.
When I opened the box on this product I was struck with a nauseating toxic like smell (kind of like a cross between burning plastic and oil). After a day the smell had largely abated but it still has that smell if you put it to the nostrils. I recall reading something like this about this product or something similar. Mfg should recall the product until it deals with the potentially dangerous vapor issue.
I've had the HP #7850 printer for a few years. It's the second HP printer that I've had. For the most part, it works ok. The speed and the picture quality are ok. However, the biggest propblem that I have, and it's the same with the last HP printer that I bought, and that is: When you are printing labels or business cards, the printer will many times print outside of the border of the label or card stock. It is very aggravating and costly. Especially from a business perspective. Don't buy this printer for business use.
Bought this with a Nikon Coolpix 6100, and no matter what I did, kept getting write protect error, then looking in the Nikon user manual, only sandisk, toshiba, panasonic and lexar are certified compatible.
First impressions were good - very small and excellent sound. Isolation rivals some more active systems I could mow the lawn and listen to awesome sound with just a faint rumble in the background. After about 1 month of light use the flexible plastic at the jack split. 2 months later the jack was hanging lose from a completely split joint. Managed to limp by on this for about a year, wires finally shorted and now dead to the world. These were great while they lasted. Got a sum total of ZERO response from customer service, I will never buy from them again.
I have had now two different Rio Volt SP90 stop working out of the Blue. I probably used each for around 3 months and they stopped working.The first stopped reading CD's, the second stopped spinning. It seems to be common for this product. Stay away! (While it worked it was very good, though it skipped a LOT, I couldn't even walk with it in my pocket).
This printer messes up all the time. I do not recommend it.
I bought TiVo from amazon.com, saving myself the sales tax. When I got it, I carefully read the instructions, finding out that you couldn't use it with a digital PBX phone system, but analog would be fine. When I hooked it up, it didn't connect. I called customer support MULTIPLE TIMES, but they never returned my call when they promised. At one time, I was on hold for 45 min. One representitive told me to send it back to amazon.com, when the unit WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. I had to buy another one, when it had the exact same problem, for a grand total of 2 TiVos. Another rep said to go to Radio Shack and buy a wireless phone jack, which didn't work either. They cost me more than they are worth. I ended up sending the other one back too. The unit is really well designed, but if I were going to buy one, I would wait until there are more competitiors. It's still to early to buy one.
It doesn't have enough room for credit cards and documents (i.e. id, license, etc.), the space is very limited, so at the end you have to use it only to carry your Palm, you can not put it in your back pocket because is too big (and you don't want to seat over it neither) and its more like one of those small purse for women than a men's wallet - I would definitely remove the zipper (most men's wallets don't have a place for coins). The strap is not easy to use at all, it's complicated to open and close. Color and quality are very fine, but they are irrelevant if you can't use it.
The thing works on the PC, but the construction is incredibly shoddy. If you simply touch it, the case may break apart. The sound quality would be fair if it weren't for this strange oscillating noise/static. I did not try the mic, but according to other reviews, it seems awful. It is exactly what one would expect from a product that costs a quarter. Also, beware to users who are buying this to use with the PS3 slim; it may not work.
i dont know !! what went wrong...i tried to connect laptop to tv, pc to tv, pc to projector but none worked....!!!!!
My kids got this item for their father and it turns on but not much more.It will show the bottom and fish sometimes and the screen goes blank a lot,When in the boat it is useless the vibration from the motor or the waves against the boat sets this unit off and shows a full screen of fish. I know the readings to be false because when in four feet of water it reads between 20 and 68 feet of water and a full screen of fish and I can see the bottom and see no fish.My husband takes this on all fishing trips so my kids won't be upset but he never looks at the screen unless the kids are around.Conclusion: A waste of money.
Bad News.. I could get absolutely any support in order to make this upgrade work from the manufacturer after several attempts. But they are just eager for that wonderful survey from me. It was not a pleasant experience dealing with the manufacturer.
I agree with other comments I have read. The picture is excellent, when the unit works. A total digital signal is clearly a feature I must have for my home theater. I was anxious to get a DVD player with HDMI and settled on the Toshiba SD5970 because it was available at my local retailer. BIG MISTAKE. The remote is almost useless. It has to be pointed directly at the unit sensor and it even still may not respond. Using the buttons on the main unit itself may also result in no response. Every time you watch a new movie after turning the unit off you need to reset the picture format for your TV 480p,720p or 1080i. You would think it would have memory??? Most recently the unit began to get stuck on the DVD layer switch. The only way I could find to reset it was to open the tray and restart the movie then locate the last scene viewed. A perfect way to ruin a good movie! Even the restart may result in the unit getting stuck again. Now the unit has progressed to getting stuck at random places on a disc. And when you open the tray to try and reset I find only 1 of 10 times it will accept the disc otherwise it will error "Bad Disc". It has also just begun to not read brand new discs right out of the box. I thought the problem was a dirty laser lens so I tried using a DVD cleaner with no such luck. The unit is just simply a piece. I think this was a first time design effort for a new Toshiba engineer. When I looked at my receipt I thought I had a chance for warranty at 6 months. I dealt with the quirks for too long when I realized it only has a 90 day warranty. Even with 90 days I would guess Toshiba is still getting a lot of warranty complaints. I am sure it does not cost them anything because the unit probably has an internal company cost of $10; or at least that is what it acts like. I am extremely disappointed in such a well known electronics company that I never plan to buy another Toshiba product.
Well when i first say this mp3/cd player i thought it was going to be great. it had a car kit and some pretty cool headphones i thought. When i put in my mp3 cd it took forever, i really mean it forever. Well im only 16 and i am very active. Now there was a review that said it skips when its on its side. I agree i walk home with it in my pocket it skips and stops, very annoying. But when i take it out and hold it flat it doesnt skip no matter what u do with it. The worst thing about the whole cd player is the constant background noise. From the startup of the player it has a hissing noise. Its not that loud but after a while it drives me crazy. I tried about 5 different pairs of headphones with it and the noise was still there. Also the headphones that come with it are not great at all. The features are nice if u have the time to mess with them. Also when u turn of the unit and turn it back on its starts from the beginning. Well im going to return this cd player hopefully so i can get the rio sp250. But its an ok mp3/cd player for the price.
I bought this so I could recharge the batteries for my digital cameras while I was driving on weekend trips, and it worked fine the first couple times I used it, and then suddenly started making a high-pitched whine and stopped charging anything at all. Now I can't use it at all, because every time I plug it in it starts whining and refuses to charge anything.Something this expensive shouldn't break so easily.I normally love Targus products, but I'm very disappointed with this.
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
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.
The adapter works great for replacing the xbox controller connection to the Turtle Beach headset - it is the only one I could find on the web at all. My problem with the product is that the photo was of an adapter /extension cable, but only the adapter was provided. As a result, I needed to use an 1/8" patch cable to go from the adapter to the headset - worked out in the end, but not what was advertised. Also, they charged me $18 for shipping which was ridiculous!!
Lets start by saying i have had scandisk products before, and they were a pretty good product. This particular product is by far the lowest quality lowest recomended, lowest bidder built piece of garbage that i have ever owned. For the same general price point, i would recomend the coby, or spend the extra money and get a zune. i had a n ipod nano, and if it werent for itunes, i would have kept it. it is slow, cumbersome to navigate, and the sound quality is poor. (compared to the ipod, coby, and zune)i DO NOT recomend this to anyone.
I was informed when I bought this item it get to me in 3-5 bus. days on day 4 it has not been shipped yet.
This is THE WORST PIECE OF GARBAGE ever made! It won't transmit a reliable signal 64 feet. I tried it with four transmitters and all four are intermittent at best. Yes, they are properly installed and set for the proper channel. DO NOT WASTE MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT. I'd send it back but I threw all the packaging away. Live and learn. I would give it zero stars but it won't allow me.
First of all, I loved this radio more than any other radio that I have owned. To avoid redundancy, read the five star reviews.Now the bad news. I lost all AM and Shortwave reception after 7 months. The reset button reset the clock and the default volume but did nothing to restore reception (so it's not an antenna overload problem). So end the end, I got ripped off by the Chinese once again while my 30 year old GE radio (which was made in America back then) keeps on playing like it was brand new.It would be interesting to see a survey of all these people who gave great reviews shortly after getting their Kaito and ask them if their radio is still working after one year. Given China's history of lack of quality, I suspect that you would see a lot more 1 star reviews.If you want to gamble, go ahead but I've got better things to do than spend $90 every 7 months on a Chinese piece of trash.
This was my first high dollar purchase of earbuds, what a disappointment. While reading all about how great the bass was, etc. I was set for something special. It didn't happen. The bass response was totally lacking with all three of my mp3 players. I mean you can jam these things all the way in to your eardrum and it's still going to sound very tinny and weak.I went back to the ole creative earbuds that came with my most recent player and they sound great in comparison. I wouldn't use these Etymotic ER6i's if they were free, much less for $75. Sorry.
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.
Buyer Beware! Stay away from this product if you have Vista, especially if you have no stand-alone video card (i.e. only on-board video). The box and user guide say "certified for Windows Vista." Don't believe it. Also, you get no "Catalyst Media Center" software, as the box promises. The drivers on the CD are only for XP. The ATI website Vista driver did not work for me. Customer support was snotty. The first hung up on me, and the second cut me off, telling me to return the item and buy a more expensive product they sell. Also, there is no FM with Vista.See other reviews. Website will waste your time, and trying to install Catalyst will be an endless loop of installing the same product, which never installs an executable file you can run. Once you talk to one the the rude customer support people, they'll admit that you were wasting your time!
DO NOT BUY A SAMSUNG TELEVISION!! I made the mistake of purchasing a Samsung product thinking that Samsung was a reputable company. The television died within the first two years that I owned it. It just plain stopped turning on one day. Samsung has nothing to say but... we don't stand by our product after 2 years. And, the "executive care" customer service rep that I spoke with was VERY rude. Don't buy from Samsung if you want a television that is not disposable. They sell products that end up in the trash sooner than they should.
Incorrect shipping number received. Shipped in timely manner but did not work. Sent email to supplier but no response at this time.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. It is defective. I bought 3 of these cameras Dec 2001. Within a year they broke. The lens jams and will not extend on the camera...it happened to all 3 of my Olympus 80 cameras. This is a design flaw common to this series of Olympus cameras. If you buy this camera you will be sorry...if you already bought this camera...you are sorry now.
Purchased this case thinking it would be good being a leather Canon product. Unfortunatley its a very poor case, the camera is a very tight fit, the magnet that holds it closed has zero strength. Also the case is very square with sharp pointy corners, so when i tried to get it in and out of my shorts pocket it was a pain. I ended up getting a Crumpler, really nice, and much better.
I purchased the HK GPS300. I also have a Tom Tom One XLS. Let me tell you....there is no comparison. No GPS is perfect and I understand they to guide and help and not to think for the drivers, but the HK GPS300 is not the answer. I saw the rave reviews and there was a great deal on this unit at Sears, so I thought I'd give it a try for my other car....Here is my out of the box experience with the HK GPS300... took forever to find GPS Signal, but finally did.... did not have my home address, even though my house has been here since 1973 (my street was listed though). The HK300 said I had reached my destination more than 1/4 mile before I was at the house. I checked for the grocery store down the street. It did have the grocery store in it's POI database, but said it was only 600ft my house when it is over a mile a way! I don't expect perfection, but I would expect to be in the general vicinity of the destination otherwise what good is it?I'll try this thing for a few more days before returning it, but there is no comparison with this unit and a Tom Tom or a Garmin...Sorry HK, but only people who have never used a GPS before would give this item a favorable review. BTW.. I called HK to ask what the deal was (maybe my maps were out of date, etc.....) the guy said I don't know what to tell you, but it is, what it is...your unit has the most up to date maps and I really don't know what to tell you other than that. .....What do I do when I spend $$$$ on something that terrible, I take it back and get my money.
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.
So I have an I phone 4 and the only thing I can use this for is to charge my phone, other then that it does nothing. I went to my local apple store and they told me unless you have a iPod from before 2005 it's almost useless I was under the impression that it was compatable with my phone based on listing but it was not.
Received the tri-pod yesterday, purchased based on positive reviews on Amazon, very disappointed. The tri-pod is 80% plastic. All the controls are plastic, how long will this last is debatable. The weight should have been a clue. Lesson learned see it in person first. Would not buy again.
I bought this thinking that it would allow me to do a few things that my old G wireless router could not:1) Add VPN capability. I realized that IPSEC software would be necessary, which is cool since I have several versions available courtesy of some of my clients.2) Upgrade to wireless N. The thought was that I would do some streaming from my media server to media player and streaming to my netflix box wirelessly. Wireless G connections were both a bit slow for HD streaming and are less reliable than Wireless N.3) Get gigabit capability for my internal network, which matters a lot for working with large files across the network.Other than #3, none of these was accomplished right out of the box.In addition there was a major problem with wireless connectivity. I found that if there were no hard-wired DHCP clients connected, it would not give a DHCP address to any wireless client. Since my hardwired boxes all use static IPs, that kind of sucked.After doing some research on the various Linksys/Cisco sites, I found that there was a firmware upgrade. I upgraded to 1.1.13. This addressed the wireless issue as well as the issues in configuring the VPN.Nonetheless there are still problems.It has turned out not to be great for wireless streaming because in heavy use it seems to overheat and the wireless just shuts down. I was able to fix this problem somewhat by wall-mounting it vertically with the ventilation holes oriented up and down, but now that things have warmed up here, I'm having problems again. This box is just not sufficiently ventilated for heavy use. I've decided to just run a CAT6 cable and install a small switch near my home theater stack to handle streaming over wires.However, even for more casual use, wireless is somewhat less than perfect. Internet (DNS) connections to the wireless connections seem to get dropped periodically. I've been unable to figure out why. I'm able to get to my internal network fairly consistently, but there seem to be issues with DNS dropping off. Disabling IPv6 (which I don't need) on the clients seems to help, but hasn't completely resolved the issue. My old Linksys G router never had any of these issues.Finally, this router really seems to slow things down a lot compared to a direct connection. Some slowing is normal, but this is in the range of 4mbps, and in my experience far more than should be experienced by a "business class" device.Finally, there's the problem with the manufacturer. This product was originally labeled "Linksys" then "Linksys by Cisco" and now "Cisco Small Business Series." While the desire to move this type of product to the Cisco brand name is understandable, it seems to have been executed poorly. Do a Google search for info and you'll still be directed to some resources on the Linksys site. Support on the Cisco site is confusing and apparently not well maintained. Nobody anywhere seems to be really experienced at dealing with these routers or able to answer questions.In the end, this router fills a space that Cisco seems not to be able to handle: It is more capable than the consumer-level stuff that they sell under the Linksys brand, but is sold to be used by people who are mostly not serious IT professionals and capable of detailed troubleshooting. It's too complex for the Linksys people, but not complex enough to be the kind of money-maker that Cisco can usually charge an arm and a leg for supporting. So it's fallen between the cracks, with poorly done and poorly tested firmware, lots of known issues that never get resolved and resulting poor performance.This router probably works for you if you don't need many of the advanced features or can deal with the wireless cutting out from time to time. But if that's the case you can save yourself a lot of money by just getting a consumer model from any of the major manufacturers, including Linksys. It does not work well if you need a really capable business-class device.Netgear seem to be far more interested in the SMB market. They have their issues too and their competing product is more expensive, but if you need a bulletproof SMB product with decent online support and information, that seems to be the way to go at this time.
don't waste your money. battery died after sitting in wife's purse for 3 days (not even on). so made the thing worthless since she just wanted it to show pictures on. invest in a memory card for your cell phone and carry your pics that way...much better.
it's just like an organizer with a fancy screen
I was excited about purchasing it since the sound is really good. However,it was broken after 2 days... really disappointed!
I'm a bit disappointed. First, the document clip will only hold a single sheet of paper or a very light pamphlet. Even then, the document weight will occasionally pop off the clip attaching it to the screen. Second, the clip holding this product to my laptop screen is spring loaded plastic and very tight (yet not at all secure - a rubber or foam grip would've helped). I rarely use this product because I'm afraid this clip might damage the screen on my powerbook. Third, it is difficult to illuminate the document without washing out the screen.
After a buggy Razer Diamondback mouse and 2 pairs of broken Razer surround headphones, I should have known better than to buy this garbage. If Razer put half as much money into QA as they do into marketing, they might last more than just another couple of years.
This keyboard is probably an excellent choice for new users or people who never developed the habit of using keyboard shortcuts. I am a power keyboard user (I use lots of keyboard shortcuts), and I hate most of the &quot;special features&quot; of this keyboard.The default behavior of the function keys (F1, F2, etc) is all new. There's a special F Lock key you have to press to make them behave in the traditional way. To my great shagrin, the otherwise really great driver doesn't allow the F Lock key to be set to On by default, so you have to press it everytime you start up to use function keys in the traditional way.The cursor control buttons (Home, End, PgUp, PgDown, Delete, Insert) is completely changed. Instead of two rows of three, it's three rows of two, kinda. The Delete key is double-sized, so it takes up two spaces, and the Insert key was thrown up to a new row of four keys above the number pad. I am a frequent ctrl+home/end and insert user, and my rhythm was completely thrown off with this keyboard because of the changed placement. I can't complain enough about the removal of the Insert key from the cursor control group.The new left fin that has the new scroll wheel and silver hotkeys--Back, Forward, Cut, Copy, Paste and a double-sided Application Scroll (like alt+tab) is not the least bit handy. If you're a heavy mouse wheel user, you probably realize that wheels scroll whatever window the pointer is over, not the active window or the window with the cursor in it. The keyboard wheel is the same, so if your mouse doesn't happen to be pointing at the window you want to scroll, in order to use the keyboard wheel, you have to move the mouse pointer. Of course, then you might as well use the mouse wheel. I never use the wheel on the keyboard--ever. Wheel action is too closely tied to mouse action to separate the two.The only &quot;special feature&quot; that I like alright are the very top hotkeys, although, I have Microsoft's Internet Keyboard Pro at home, and I like the hotkeys on it a lot better than on this one. Plus, it doesn't have the repurposed function keys or the rearranged cursor control keys.
I bought this camera approximately one month ago. I've developed 4 rolls of film so far and I'm not at all impressed by the quality of the photos. My biggest complaint is red eyes. On almost every close up in both dark and light conditions, the subject's had red eyes. This camera suppossedly has red eye reduction...I've yet to see it produce results. I did however take some panoramic landscapes and they came out awesome. On another note, just like other people have mentioned, the camera looks cool and is small enough to fit in your pocket.
The charger did not work with any of our iPods iPads or iPhones. This was a complete waste of money
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!
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....
So far the device works as advertised. Would have given it 5 stars except it doesn't control my blu-ray player. I have a Sony BDP-S360. All my other components work with this device (including a Sony DVD player and a Sony cd player).Update: Today the device hardly works at all. Not doing anything different than I did yesterday. Taking a star off for it being fickle.Second update: After three days the device no longer works at all. Because it came in a bubble pack (which was obliterated during opening like most bubble packs are), I am pretty sure I can't send it back for a refund. Amazon's return policy states that the item has to be sent back in it's original packaging. Turns out that this thing is a waste of [...] bucks.To add insult to this insult, I have an old remote control sender that I bought at Radio Shack about 15 years ago which works better. And to think that I thought that I was updating to newer and better technology.
A lot of money to pay for one sheet of screen protector! It doesn't go on easily and has a lot of bubbles which you can't get out after you put the screen protector on. Also, difficult to get off after it is on. I'd look for another screen protector next time.
Does not fit the 2008 Hyundai Accent with XM radio. Don't believe the packaging or the SCOSCHE website. This will not fit the 2008 Accent with factory installed XM. Had to order a different connector.
Toshiba is the worst company and manufacturer of notebook computers. I purchased a Satellite 3005 Notebook just over one year ago and have had nothing but trouble. It was the worst $...investment ever. Here is my list of issues and repair attemps leading to my frustration:Restored system to previous dateTwo complete system restoresFour replaced CD drivesIInstalled updated display driverReplaced system boardInstalled updated BIOSReplaced battery (not covered on warranty).Their costomer service, support, and warranties are a joke. They only use poorly refurbished replacement parts to repair their poorly manufactured products. Stay away from Toshiba.
It was cheap and it didn't get the stations in well. All it was was a radio and not a very good one. My fault for going cheap
I previously owned the BEFSR41 Linksys Router and it was fried during a lightning storm. I should have learned my lesson. I wanted to go wireless so I bought the Linksys Wireless BEFW11S4. This thing is junk. First off, could not get it to connect with my Broadband connection. I use Sprint Broadband and it could not find the IP address. I tried everything and even got tech support on the phone and we ran through every test and he finally came to the conclusion, "The router is DOA". So, the next day I returned it and got another one. Guess what? Same problem. Called support again and ran through same tests. IT DOES NOT WORK. I returned that one and got the D-Link Air-Plus Wireless Router and it worked right when I connected it! ...
I purchased this item, sound like exactly what I was looking for. It was very easy to set-up and connect to my PC. Sound quality transmission to my receiver was great. So far - so good. But tried using the remote to skip to next song, stop/pause play and found none of the navigational controls worked. Thought it was just the remote, tried using navigational controls on the base and same problem, no way to control the music.Contacted vendor for support. Don't waste your time via email for support. The support forum's aren't much help either. Called the tech support, sat on hold for about 30 minutes but finally was able to speak with a person. He was going to exchange the item - but - the vendor no longer stocks this item so can't do an exchange. They can only refund your purchase price. Guess that shows how little Logitech cares about this product and that they have thrown in the towel rather than trying to support this product.I was able to track down additional information on the issue. It seems that the newest version of Windows Media Player and WinAmp "breaks" the controls for this system. Logitech since they no longer support this won't be bothered to upgrade the software to work. Their suggestion, use an older version of WMP or WinAmp - um, no thanks. What's next, telling me to go back to Windows 95 or Windows 3.1? Taking a step back to use technology is not the right approach.If you don't care about using the base/remote to start, stop or go to the next song - that you only want to stream the audio, go ahead and purchase. Or if you don't mind taking a step backwards with your media player this is also the unit for you. But based on the lack of support by the vendor this unit is well past it's prime and and the end of life of the product by the vendor.
I'm sure small size and appearance have their merits, but above all, a product should work. To me, nothing else matters if it doesn't work, and this drive is unfathomably slow. It's slow to the point that I'd rather use a floppy disk. If it's too slow to use, no one is going to find it effective.I don't think I'm the intended customer for this product. I would never have chosen a flash drive that had the lanyard hole on the case. As another reviewer remarked, if you put a string through the hole in the case, you could lose the flash drive. The drive snaps in securely, so this is a minor point. Still, it's poor design by Lexar.As I stated, my wife gave me this as a gift. Normally, I don't buy any electronics without thoroughly researching them. This is a $50 item, so I thought I'd just use it. I've sorely disappointed.The market may be fragmenting, and this may be targeted to youths who appreciate the many colors. But I can't imagine a youth, who will likely be moving audio, video, and photos using this drive. It's just too slow.UPDATE: 6/26/07: I've been using the firefly a lot, and though it is still ghastly slow in some instances, it has performed well, especially for the money. I notice the slowless mostly when I am moving directories that contain large numbers of files or subfolders, which is common in the less expensive drives. It also seems to periodically choke on larger files.I'm still not over the fact that it is so small and easy to lose -- to easy. I think we've reached diminishing returns on small size for jump drives. I don't want to make them any smaller, I'm already past the point where i can keep track of it. Also, I still dislike the fact that there is no lanyard hole on the physical drive itself. I would never attach one to the flimsy plastic cover and risk losing the drive.It has been a good little drive, despite my initial complaints. However, I'd look for something faster and sturdier in the future.
Usually I love Plantronics product but this is just ill-fitting. There is no pressure at the earpiece and the whole thing just dangles from your ears. The earpiece actually is just some hard plastic peace - so if there would be pressure this would cause discomfort I asume. Since it was cheap (ok, what do you expect then...) I will maybe not even hassle with shipping it back...
See the comments by others with one star review. We had the same problem about two months after the purchase. This should be recalled.
These are selling REAL cheaply on Amazon. For under five bucks, you can't even get a meal, but you can get these headphones. So ends the positive things I can say about these headphones.Now for the negatives: Harsh treble, muddy bass, overemphasized midrange, not very comfortable if worn over long periods, kind of ugly and clunky. I can't think of a pair of headphones for less money that's better, if you consider that a recommendation, but for about twice the price (still pocket change) you can get a decent cheap set of Koss KCS75 earphones which are better in every conceivable way to these. I mean, even the junk earbuds that came in the box with your mp3 player are likely better than these.Uh, well, every way unless you WANT ugly and clunky over the ear phones. If you want good over the ear phones, Koss offers those, too, at reasonable prices.If you think "they can't be THAT bad, and at the price I'll try them" then I'll remind you that a fool and his money are soon parted, and leave it at that...
hey the product is not the one publicized. The pad you will receive do not have usb ports. As you can see the ones in the pictures show some additional USB ports (the reason I got this one) dont buy... you will pay more for shipping than for the actual product.
After extensive review I found this Toshiba to be the cheapest way to get the most power in a laptop. It is sleek and the display is great, but good luck if you need tech support! I installed DeLorme's Street Atlas 2003 and Earthmate GPS. It wouldn't run even after I followed all of their trouble-shooting advice. When I called DeLorme they refused to help and told me it was a hardware problem. Toshiba's tech support person was foreign and almost unintelligible. I was not impressed with what I COULD understand. She told me my brand new 2.0 GHz, 256 MB computer with XP Pro &quot;probably doesn't have enough space on the hard drive to run the program.&quot; When I insisted my laptop met minimum requirements she told me it must be a Windows OS problem! Moral? Dude, I'm getting a Dell!
I never received the item, was arbitrarily given an incorrect refund, even though I requested the item by email. Any attempts to contact the seller have been ignored. I will not buy another item from Amazon, because of this shoddy, unprofessional treatment. I will share this experience anytime Amazon comes up in discussion.Robert Toole
I bought this printer 3 years ago at Amazon.com. Seemed like a good deal. After the first 2700 pages I needed a black cartridge and a PCU. 1900 pages later I need another Photoconducter Unit. I mostly print in black and white.If the color PCU also goes out at this rate, you're better off buying a new printer. It rarely jams, could be an excellent printer, but the PCU is every time $ 150.00 for 2-3000 pages, that's BS. Very disappointed. Parts needed for 4800 printed black and white pages, $ 370.00
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
I bought this 7.2 MP camera two weeks ago and have taken over 200 photos. My friend bought a Nikon 5 MP at a department store last week. We got together and took photos (using each other's cameras and switching off) of the same subjects with both cameras - still shots, kids, animals, scenic views.I was embarrassed. Drat, my much more expensive SONY, which cost double the price of her Nikon, took blurry photos. 40% were blurry. My SONY is easier to use, easier to download pics, easier to load memory sticks. But hands-down her Nikon takes better pictures. I was horrified to say the least. There is nothing I hate more than blurry photos. I can't return it because SONY has a no returns clause with most of their sellers. So I'm stuck with it.Update 4/17/06: More complaints. 1. The useless noise it makes when you turn it on is totally unnecessary! I hate it. 2. SLOW SHUTTER SPEED - the time it takes for the shutter to go off. I frequently miss action shots. So I am no happier with this camera this year than last, and will probably buy a different one soon. Too bad as I loved my last 3 MP SONY.Update 9/4/09: This is not the camera for anything to do with zooming in on a shot. If you engage the zoom AT ALL, your photo is very blurry and useless. The zoom is useless on it. It's heartbreaking. I've owned this camera for about four years. The only thing we use it for is landscapes, scenery, car shows, large group shots, etc. Nothing up close. But it takes great photos of cars at car shows and so forth, very printable and nice resolution. It's a handy camera and drew me to SONY for ease of use and its AA batteries are great and you can get 'em anywhere or recharge.
I have purchased several styles of cases for several different iPod models over the years. This particular one is a thin, flimsy, cheaply made vinyl case with a zipper that is nearly impossible to close without ripping it apart. It will protect the iPod from scratches, but not from moisture or being dropped. My Otter Box cases do this, but none is available for the Gen 3 iPod. Don't bother with this case. Get a generic one at Target and deal with the access to control button issues as best you can.
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.
Poor reliability, firmware obsolete,motion detection doesnot work. Have had to return 2 of 4 cameras ans still have one that lost its RF connection with the router.
I purchased a set of these from Amazon based on all of the sterling reviews and after using and subsequently returning them I can only surmise that Apple's earbuds (which most reviewers replaced with these) must be horrendous. I was utterly shocked at the tinny Am transistor radio sound that these produced. The earbuds that came with my Sandisk Sansa player were infinitely better, though they broke very quickly. After returning these I tried many others and was very pleased with the sound, price and comfort of the Phillips surround sound earphones (14.OO) at Walmart. I then tried the Maximo earphones after reading the reviews on Amazon. The sound of these is phenomenal for the same price as the Sony'. I ended up keeping both pairs because the Phillips were so comfortable and the Maximo produced such wonderful sound, though the Phillips sound is quite respectable and I would have been happy with them if I had not tried the Maximos
Logitech Keyboard IssueOn 22-Nov-2004 I called Logitech at 1-702-269-3457 to arrange for an RMA. They said no need to return the broken unit, they would send a replacement keyboard out within 24-48 hours. They assigned Case #XXXXXX and RMA# XXXXXX.On 29-Nov-2004 spoke to a nice person(name witheld) who was pleasant and polite. I told her that the good news was that I just received the replacement keyboard, the bad news is that it is the wrong one. It is a "Media" model which is a lower model than the "Elite" that I purchased. I pointed out that this model is missing 2 key features, the thumb wheel on the left and the volume dial on the top; the 2 main reasons for which I bought the Elite model.She put me on hold and when she came back, she proceeded to try to convince me that the model they sent me was an "upgrade" from the "Elite". I explained to her that her assertion was incorrect and the "Media" model was clearly an inferior model. I pointed out that on Newegg.com, the "Media" sells for $18 while the "Elite" sells for $29. I again pointed out that this model is missing 2 key features, the thumb wheel on the left and the volume dial on the top; the 2 main reasons for which I bought the Elite model.She put me on hold several times during the call which, by the way, lasted for 55 minutes. Each time she came back she continued to try to sell the idea that I was getting an upgrade. I was patient for the first 50 minutes of this but I'm not a saint and finally stopped her. I told her that I was an Engineer, a very technical and computer savvy person and that no one, any where would consider what they did an upgrade. I told her that I didn't appreciate being treated this way. And requested to speak to a supervisor.At that point, she admitted that the "Media" model was missing features and that she understood my concerns. She then said that they had no more "Elite" models and that's why they sent the "Media" model. I suggested they get one from one of their vendors like Newegg.com; she said I WOULD HAVE TO BUY IT FROM THEM DIRECTLY and they had no way of compensating me for that. She then said that the "Elites" were no longer being manufactured. What should I believe here????So in the end, they did not comply with the terms of their own warranty. When I pointed that out, she said that they did by sending me the inferior keyboard.How ridiculous is this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was appalled! If it didn't happed to me, I would have doubted that it really happened. Finally, I asked if she was going to comply with my earlier request to speak to a supervisor. She said yes and went on hold yet again...she came back and we waited for another 5 or so minutes for the supervisor (Todd) who never answered. She then asked if she could have him call me back in a few minutes and confirmed my phone number.What nonsense! I have never seen a company tell such bold falsehoods to avoid fulfilling its warranty commitments, especially considering that this was all for a lousy $30 product. Wouldn't it have been easier to just make the customer happy and handle this? They won the battle, but I'll win the war by never buying another Logitech product again and I urge all of you who read this sad tale to also avoid buying from them.The supervisor NEVER CALLED. Run, don't walk away from these guys.
I purchased and installed this router to replace an Apple Time Capsule which I no longer needed since I'm now using a different NAS. Installation and setup of the product was easy. However, I noticed my Internet speeds plummet and SSL to my mail server became very flakey. I tried tweaking settings including turning of the intrusion detection and things did not improve. I was unable to get VPN configured and working, but that part may have been user error. I finally got fed up with how slow the Internet was performing, so I plugged my Time Capsule back in. Voila... speeds were lightning fast again and my mail magically started working. I'm returning the Cisco... it's too expensive for something that performs this poorly. I was expecting more from such a good company.
IT BURNED OUT AFTER 4.5 MONTHS OF BEING ON ABOUT 2-3 HRS TWICE PER WEEK. I AM PRETTY SURE THIS WAS MADE TO KEEP ON ALL THE TIME INSTEAD OF TWO NIGHTS PER WEEK BUT IT COULD NOT EVEN DO THAT WHICH MAKES THIS JUNK. BUY A DIFFERENT ONE-SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE.
The socket into which you plug the emitter cable broke loose within weeks, rendering it useless. Giant waste of time and money.
I am sorry I purchased this product. Whenever I use it the adapter becomes so hot that I am afraid that it will hurt my iPod. I have discontinued using it. My advice to anyone who wants to purchase this DO NOT purchase it. You will be sorry you did.
I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it's now been in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts. Averatec product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.
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.
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 the 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.
Truly a piece of garbage. I was hoping for a new sleek black microphone to match my black PC motif, so I picked this up. This microphone does not pick up well at all. I tested it against the classic creative white microphone and not only does the creative pick up better, it makes you realize that the audio recorded by the cyber acoustics mic is of horrible quality. It sounds flat and robotic-like when compared to the old creative. What a waste of money.
though one pixel did die on my set about a year ago the picture quality is amazing...while it lasts. i just had it turn off on me after almost two years and now i find that it won't turn back on unless i spend 300 dollars to repair it.
Flash system isn't up to the job. Indoor pics over ten feet are dark(black even) & all are mostly red. Maybe i got a bad one, seemed like the shutter and flash don't work together. Outdoor pics are fine.
The card was only $9, however the time it takes to process the image to return in the LCD monitor is very slow...and if I take several shots in a row -- the wait is painful.
I am an instructor. I needed a speaker system with a very small profile for international air travel. A friend of mine, who works for a major computer company, recommended these due to their size (though he did warn me the sound quality is average).The speakers are indeed small & light - and they conveniently fit into my computer bag.The sound is average, as I was warned.The UBS connection cable is too short - which is an inconvenience.But most disturbingly, the third time I used these they stopped working properly. Unfortunately it was 2-weeks past my warranty period. Their malfunction may have been a coincidence, but under the circumstances I cannot recommend these. Even when they did work, the sound wasn't up-to-par.Do yourself a favor: look for an alternate model (there are many choices out there, in prices that range from $30 - $80). Just remember to go with a USB-powered model (USB power is a MUST!).
I bought this kit for my 14 year old daughter to use for school science fair.It does not work. The instructions are less than helpful .There needs to be more diagrams.Since it failed she now has 12 hours to come up with a new science fair project.I feel very bad for her .
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.
Very cheaply made product, which I expected. Basically the quality of something you could buy at a 99 cent store. Mine worked for about 2 days, then started making crackeling noises, then only worked at certain angles, then stopped working altogether. I never dropped it or damaged it in any way. Simply a POS product.
I picked up one of these before a road trip though the midwest along with a car and house adaptors. I was attracted to the programming choices and lack of commercials. The service is great on a road trip far away from any major cities. I find I listen to the docked unit all day at work too.First the good points. The display is excellent. Shows up well in any lighting conditions. A real plus in a moving vehicle. It's easy to "program" and as I've read in other reviews the service is real good about using the same artist and song titles on all of the streams. This means that if you program it to alert you when a song comes on it will find it spelled the same whenever it plays. The terrestrial repeaters are great around a city where buildings can block signals. I'm able to leave the antenna on the dash instead of the roof.The so so points. The audio quality through the FM transmitter is not impressive. There are only four frequencies to choose from and it turns out that in my city all of them have strong broadcast stations which sometimes bleed through.The bad points. This thing runs hot and is not small, about the size of a large paper back book. So moving it between your car and house/office requires a bag. Also the display on mine got scratched right away. I found that this device trips off my radar detector and interferes with UHF two way radios such as ham/FRS/GMRS. I suspect that the antenna system is bleeding lots of RF. The cradle is difficult to set the unit into. Has a very vague feeling to it. After about five months of moving it between car and office the antenna connector on the back of the received got damaged by the cradle. Now whenever I move it I need to use a tool to bend the connector back into place otherwise it won't seat properly an the antenna won't make contact. The range on the remote is only about four feet. Not enough for the home user.I think in the future I'll look for an audio system with a permanent built in satellite receiver. Then I can leave this one in the home dock and stop moving it.
I purchased this MP3 player as a Christmas gift for our daughter only to find out on Christmas Day that is not compatible without our computer despite every update available. While we could see the preloaded video and it is very clear and bright, we were never able to upload any music. My husband (who is computer wizard) spent 12 hours trying to get this thing to work, but without any success. Next time we'll buy an IPod.
I am of two minds with this component system, which I purchased about 2 months ago. I have tried it under a variety of conditions (tapes, CD's, tuner, hooked up to my DVD entertainment system).First, the positive: The sound is fantastic. One reviewer complained of distortion above the 50% max volume. I have not heard any distortion at these levels, nor at higher levels. However, I do have the equaliser settings quite low (see why later), so perhaps that helps. CD's play crisp and clean, as do DVD's coming through my home entertainment system.But there are a lot of negatives to go with it. Of the most critical importance is the totally illogical design of the user interface. For example, the eject button for the tray is below the level of the tray, so you have to contort your arm around the tray (and/or duck to look under the tray to find the button) to try to reclose it. Some functions are only available on the remote, and others are only on the console (e.g. when making your own song-order program, clearing a choice must be done with the remote, and the set clock feature is also only on the remote). There is no way to cancel a program except by ejecting the discs, or stepping back and cancelling the songs one by one. When playing on shuffle, the shuffle program forgets everything if you hit stop (even if you keep the same discs in and the power on). You cannot rewind a tape at the same time as listening to a CD or the radio. The tape rewind is unbelieveably slow. There is no subwoofer volume control (except through the equaliser). Any one or two of these problems would not be worth mentioning, but they keep adding up with this machine until it's so frustrating to operate it that you put it in a corner and glare at it from time to time.And, like another customer, the system broke down after (literally) having played only 2 CD's. Because this was the same day I picked up the system, they didn't hassle me about an exchange, and the one I have now works fine. Somehow I got the lemon, I guess.So, what is the overall impression? Well, if 2.5 of the five stars is for the sound, this gets 2.5/2.5. Unfortunately, the system gets 0 out of 2.5 for the user interface, for the reasons enumerated above. So, this system should get 2.5/5, but I deducted another 1/2 mark for the fact that the first one broke down less than an hour after getting it.
I bought the Tivo system about a month ago. Unfortunately, they do not have the correct line up for my cable provider. Without the right guide, the machine worthless. I have talked with them over 20 times and all I get are broken promises. Providing the programming is what they are supposed to do, but they simply will not take the time to do their job. I am very unhappy.
The case for the Nikon Coolpix S610 does not fit. The case is a tight fit. When the camera is inserted in the case, the on button is accidently turned on. On the S610, when the on button is turned on, the lens automatically comes out. When the on button comes on inside the case, the lens cannot do what it is supposed to do so a lens error comes on the screen with a lens error message.If you want to carry the camera by the strap while in the case, the strap has to be put through the vent holes at the bottom of the camera and carry the camera case upside down but I don't think the camera will drop out of the case being carried upside down because of the tight fit. The strap can be carried from the top but when pulling the camera out of the case, the on button will be pressed causing the lens not to come out. The camera has to be pulled out of the case with some force.The leather is hard and CHEAP. The interior does have a smooth interior. The leather is not hard as in a hard shell to give the camera more protection but that the leather is not soft or a smooth leather.Nothing can be put in the case except the camera. In order for the flap to stay closed the case with the camera has to be turned over so the magnetic clasp will close. The belt loop that is on the back of the case is tight which makes it hard to put something in it to hang so the case can be carried.My concern is that with the extremely tight fit, the pressure of taking the camera out the case and putting the camera back in the case, the lens not coming out when the on button accidentally turns on while inserting the camera in the case will eventually damage the camera. I will look for a camera case in person so I can try the camera out in the case on the spot before buying it in the blind. That is my suggestion for everyone that is looking for a camera case for the S610.
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.
I ordered the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR and this filter was grouped with the lens and SD card. It does not fit the lens and needed to be returned. It may be a fabulous lens, I was not able to try it.
I returned them after a week as it makes my ear pop when I put them on. try as I might, the air pressure inside my ear when I put these on is too painful for me to keep them. Amazon is awesome in the returns department.
The case fits the camera snug so that it doesn't take up more space in my pocket, but the hold for the wrist band is not large enough. In my opinion this is a fatal flaw considering this is one of its only features. It is as if there person who designed the case had know idea about how the camera worked other than its dimensions. Find something else if ease of use is important to you.
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.
I used this case once and then threw it away. Just not a good fit, bulky, and stiff.
I don't want to sound negative; this is no way a slam on Amazon.I purchased this mouse and loaded it onto my system, Microsoft immediatelyPopped up stating I needed an update for the bluetooth receiver. Ever since the updateMy computer freezes up when it goes into screensaver mode. Long story short,Make sure your operating system is not Windows XP media center when you purchase this mouse, there is NOT a fix yet for the bluetooth receiver!1 star is for the crappy responce from Microsoft.
Pretty good with electronics, thought it was the perfect solution but it only worked sporadically at best. Infrared transmitter was very position sensitive on cable box, even when holding it over the receiving area on the box,
I bought this as a replacement of an older Microsoft keyboard. The old keyboard stopped working with Windows during Microsoft's latest patches related to it. The only wireless ergonomic keyboard is this one, so I ordered it. There are issues with this one however. One, I think it's impossible to use that weird mouse. After using it for 2 weeks and not being able to sleep at night from the pain on my right wrist, I replaced it with a Logitech &#34;normal&#34; mouse. I am not sure what MS was thinking. The keyboard is also not right. The space bar especially is impossible to hit it right. Unless you press it at exactly the middle, it requires additional force and makes a terrible clicking noise as it hits the bottom of the keyboard. People at the office are telling me that it's annoying and I can see (hear) why. Unfortunately, I purchased one for home as well (I want to be able to type the same way at work and at home), so now I am stuck with 2 keyboards and 2 mice (that I already put aside). Shame!
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 bought the Sony MDR-J10 after reading many glowing reviews. My experience with them leads me to wonder if I received a defective product.I own many Sony headphones and have had none of them disappoint me as much as these. I bought these headphones to wear when exercising in the gym. If the sound had been as good as expected they would have been a perfect choice.ProsOver ear fit: I agree they are comfortable around the ear and don't slip. The cord is nothing different than cords I'm used to and performs well regarding tangle, length, and the headphones look like they'll hold up.Price: $8.12 is seriously good.ConsInside ear fit: Others reviewed the product as fitting so well in the ear that they had a hard time hearing outside sounds. This wasn't the case for me. I like this design over the plug style which gets too sweaty in the gym to be comfortable. I was hoping these would be a good alternative, however I have small ears for an adult woman and found the bud part fit in the ear but not into the canal sufficiently to block outside sounds. I could hear people talking and the overhead music in the gym.Sound: The biggest con for me was the sound. I like Sony brand headphone sound and own several. I've never had one sound this bad. The sound is light and for the lack of better terminology - empty. No "delivery of deep bass" as advertised and they lacked the fuller sound I am used to. I compared them to my oldest set of Sony headphonesSony Ultra Lightweight MDR-W08L Vertical In-The-Ear Headphoneswhich I use to listen to movies on my tablet and laptop. I found the MDR-J10Hs paled in comparison.For now, I have to keep looking for a gym headphone set.
Very frustrating experience trying to get this to work--and it should be so simple! I have Win xp home edition and I tried to use the (included) CD ROM's win 2k drivers, which work on a lot of other hardware. However, in this case they did not so I went to the viking support page, which led me straight to the Win XP update. Bad news? The page with the updated drivers cannot be found--it is not available so my pictures remain stuck on my camcorder. Bummer.
MY MISTAKE FOR ORDERING ECC RAM AND NOT RESEARCHING FURTHER. IFT WAS NOT ADVERTISED AS SERVER RAM. SO I ORDERED IT.
I bought this camera and the second time I used it, took some pictures and turned it off. When I turned it back on the memory card was empty! (And this was the 16MB card that came w/the camera.) Off to the store I went and bought another card, and one by another maker thinking I'd received a bad card. My husband took the camera on a 4 day business trip and took some pictures and they were indeed retained on the card for all four days. Before he headed home(now the fifth day) he turned the camera on and once again the pictures were gone!!!
I would give this a ZERO star if I could. The internet cam is a pile of junk. I began setting up the camera, and as I got to the end the found out the junk did not work at all.. SAVE YOUR MONEY, buy another one.
Disks are packaged in a strong container and thy arrived to me in perfect conditon however its about a 1:3 ratio of quality. there is an error on the third disk half the time. Meaning out of the 15 in the package about 5 disks while burning an error occured and i gained myself a coaster. When it works however the speed is great and quality is also good.
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.
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!
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...
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 liked the idea and the possibilities inherent in having a man with a family tackle the Church's thorniest problems. However, the book is so badly written that even exciting scenes were flat. The authors also seem to confuse the ages of the children. The three with the pope are 14, 18 and 20. Yet, the authors frequently have them acting like they are small kids. They also seem to have felt that this pope w/kids would be just like a US President in the way he interacted with his staff, his constituency/flock and other leaders. Reminded me of the poorly written books of other amatuer writters like the former Star Trek stars.
I've been a big fan of dane-elec after I was given a half gig drive for christmas a couple years ago. I'm such a fan I've even recommended it to my friends and co workers.Recently I purchased this 4gig drive along w/ two other 2gig drives, and while the 2giggers works perfectly, the 4gig just won't install on my computer. When I stick it into the usb port a solid red light comes on and I get an error message that says 'unknown driver - unknown device.' I went to the dane-elec site and followed the faq steps, but still no luck. I have a Window's Vista basic laptop, and have had zero issues w/my other pen drives so I'm unsure why it would suddenly be an issue with this one.I'm disappointed, and although I'm returning this 4gig to amazon for a refund, I still really like Dane-elec and would recommend them, just not this specific drive. Normally, I'd have rated it one star, or less, but I'm brand loyal so I'm giving it 2 stars.BTW: I've read the other reviews complaining about the cheap ring at the bottom, and it bending/snapping off. I actually agree, but since I carry it in a shirt pocket when I take mine to class or work, it's never been an issue for me. I've also never had a problem with the cap coming loose and falling off. Mine usually seats so tightly that I have to grab both ends with either hand and give it a good yank for it to come apart.
This has been the worst purchase I have ever made on Amazon. The cartridge had no yellow ink. I took it to Costco for inspection and I was told the three ink color bins were contaminated and I should return it. I did not as it would cost me more to return it than it was worth. I will never buy from this comapany again and will only buy new HP23 cartridges from a qualified seller like Costco.
This turntable is about as sturdy as a piece of plastic - err, well, that's because it IS a piece of plastic. Not recommended.
Cheap plastic that is so weak that sitting a laptop on top of it compresses the plastic into the fan itself. Fans are noisy. Lasted about 2 weeks.
About 5 minutes after installing this PCI card my mouse froze then the PC locked up. I rebooted and once again had about 5 minutes of operation then the PC locked up again. I removed the card, rebooted, and all seems fine now. It certainly appears to be a bad card to me.
i tried many to make it work but nothingit should work to transport the view from my laptop to my TV projector but nothing happenedit's in wires box now i didn't use it
I've owned Meade telescopes and they were all excellent products. These binoculars are 'JUNK'. Fully opened they might be big enough for a small child but no way will they span both pupils on even a small adult. Flimsy telescoping action broke on the first use. I am returning for a full credit.
I got these at a great price, but the cartridge only printed about 40-50 pages (in fast draft) before it started to act as if it was empty. After trying to do the printer cleaning and priming thing, I installed the second one and the printer began to give me error codes. Contacted Amazon for a exchange/return, but i got some kind of RMA requirement from this vendor. That's not an issue, but I noticed that in its RMA it stated that they will not refund used cartridges nor will they pay for the return shipping. First if why woud you replace or refund a defective cartridge, and if your product is defective it is your responsibility to pay for the shipping. I paid for shipping once already. I will never buy from this vendor. BTW went to Best buy and bought new cartridges and it's all good now.
This Is the worst mp3 play I have ever had. I bought it to back up my other two an take to the gym. The first nextar didnt work well and when they replaced it the next one was worst. I didn't even to send that one back. just wanted to cut my lost. NEVER AGAIN NEXTAR !
I got this thinking that it can be used during vacation but this is no good. Right from the day I received this is has double vision. Dont waste your money.
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.
I bought this item, used it for awhile and it worked OK. When I went to change PCs it didn't work anymore. No manual or drivers on the Logitech website because the product has been discontinued. How could they not support a product that is still on the shelves? That's the last Logitech product I'll ever buy.
I bought this equipment less than a year ago for one of the bedrooms of our new Bed and Breakfast. The machine has been used no more than 10 times and was never able to read most of the DVD of our collection. I called customer support and was able to speak with a real American (Congratulations to Go Video for this). He told me to clean the lenzes with a special disk that could be bought at Radio Shack which I did. But the reader kept skipping tracks randomely even after the cleaning. I called Customer Support again and the told me that they would exchange the machine for $59.99 plus shipping charges. What a highway robbery. I'll just take it to our dump, write off the cost of the machine and will buy a Panasonic.
I noticed immediately that there was something wrong with these earplugs. I ended up using them for less than 1 hour. There was no "low-end" AT ALL. I'm not into booming bass, but these earplugs were terrible. They sounded "tinny". I listen to Big Band, 70's & 80's pop, classical and none of my music sounded good with these earphones. My original earphones were a 1000 times better.
This is not plug and play. You are required to go download drivers first (so says the insert in my box).This is my second of these drives and neither works. The install guide sends you to thier web site to download drivers that are not even there! Customer service is no help. Ill be returning for the second time and will not get another WD product.
This is a piece of SSHH**TT amp that I was fooled into buying for the cheap price and you get what you pay for.It had a whine that is because of the design leaking engine whine thru the line level connectors into your system, EVEN IF UNIT IS NOT POWERED. I diconnected power and rewired my system to rid of this whine and found out all I had to do was disconnect the line level which was still connected to my sytem.It is barely stronger than the radio itself and is truly worthless, even thou it did have decent clarity when car was not running, so whine would not be present.So run away from this amp!
The material is so cheap that it always feels like you're going to rip the case apart every time you open them. Good price if you want to archive discs yourself; if you're creating a product to sell, pass these up. They'll make you look bad and or cheap.
I've had this printer for about 2 years now. As noted in other reviews, the paper handling is very poor. About half the time the paper misfeeds. A printer is supposed to print, and when this one does, the print quality is very good, BUT it just doesn't print often enough - the paper gets jammed so often that I just end up expecting it to fail. DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE PRINTERS. I had a service guy come out and he acknowledged there was a problem and said that he couldn't fix it.I sent a letter to Xerox yesterday and they told me that it's out of warranty and that i could pay $322 for the first half hour and $61 for each additional fifteen minutes, plus the cost of the parts and any tax that applies.RUN, DON'T WALK away from this printer. Mine is going in the trash.
These headphones are awful! Unless your head size is the exact replica of the one these were contoured on you will not like them at all. Period.1) They are uncomfortable to wear. The plastic edges where they were cut from the moulding are sharp and hard and you will feel them even on the ear buds themselves!2) You can't adjust them in any manner. One size fits none. Would it have been that hard to make them adjust or slightly bendable???3) The behind the head part fits so low on your neck that if you look up just a little it hits your neck and moves the whole headset around. Even something like the rowing machine. Just looking forward while you row causes them to shift around every rep. Crazy annoying.I worked out in these once and am going back to my over the head Sony Sport ones. They might go out every year but at least they do the job.
Took nice pictures and I was very happy with it until the cassette door started to not work properly and other things started acting up. It is now 14 months old and off warranty and needs to have the cassette housing assembly replaced at a price not worth considering. We were told this was not caused by neglect or improper usage.
I bought this unit for under $100. I've had it for 5 days.Haven't had time to test everything, but I can confirm that it will not play music CDs. This is enough of a problem without confirming the numerous other bugs that have been reported.My HDTV is a 50 inch plasma from a highly regarded manufacturer. I found that I can get a better picture by turning off the DVP5900's upscaling feature and using the upscaling that is built into my HDTV. I think all HDTVs have upscaling circuits.The HDMI is nice since it only requires 1 cable for the video and audio. However, the Philips DVP5900 has a 10 bit 54 MHz video system which doesn't really make the best use of the HDMI capabilities.It is rumored that Philips has fixed the bugs that plague the DVP5900 in the upcoming DVP5960. The DVP5960 has a 12 bit 108 MHz video system and will sell for less that the DVP5900.Furthermore, for less than the price of many HDMI cables you can still buy the Philips DVP642 which has an excellent reputation.
I have used HP Inkjet printers for over 12 years, I am on my 4th or 5th one, I had no problems with any of them, I just moved up to newer models. I have been very happy with them &amp; have recommended them to several of my relatives and friends who were either just getting into computing or were unhappy with another brand. When I moved to a new HP computer with Windows XP I decided to move to another printer again &amp; decided on the HP Model 5650 advertised at something like 21ppm black &amp; white &amp; 16 ppm color.Well it is the slowest printer I have ever used, it takes about a minute &amp; a half to print the most simple b&amp;w pages &amp; &quot;forever&quot; to print color. I don't know if it is XP,or some printer problem but it's driving me crazy
It works in my Sony DSC-S85 camera, but not in my Sony camcorder. It gives a format error. I'm not sure why the difference because it works fine in the camera. If I would have known that it would work only in the camera, I would have purchased the Sony Stick.
I buy this ink because it's the only ink cartridge that will fit my Canon MX7600. If I had known that that this printer/copier/scanner/fax machine went through this ink so fast, I wouldn't have bought it to begin with. I can't find this ink locally and so have to order through Amazon. Don't get me wrong - the ink works fine - it just doesn't last very long. Even when I print in black-and-white (or grayscale), this machine seems to use the color ink as well. Therefore, I have to buy these cartridges way more often than I think I should. I recall the recent past when printers didn't burn through ink as fast as they do now. Anyway, at approximately $15 per cartridge, one can spend a small fortune every year to just print a few pages. I'm not happy about this situation.
The sound is horrible. Messages are saved when someone calls, but they can't be retrieved. Remote anwering codes quit working. A piece of junk.
I just replaced this card with my old GF2 32MB GTS,with old card the image quality was not too good, and in most today games I had problems playing with 1600-1200 Resolution. Rodeon with 128MB is different issues, it killed my Old Geforce 2.and all Geforces 3 Overclocking is fantastic, the drivers are perfect with windows XP, I made compares ant to my buddy friend computer same CPU and he has Geforce 3 TI 500, and my card smoked his card in every aspect of benchmarks. He got so upset that he decided to sell his card. Yes indeed Rodeon 8500 128 DDR is the best money can buy, really good Performance!...
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 got this two days ago and have tried it.My experience is that1-It is large compared to Archos av400 and 500,although specs on paper do not indicate that it is too large.2-The screen resolution is very poor even when watching tv the contrast and brightness are low ,picture is like you see on 30 years old TV set.Also there is no setting available for contrast and brightness 3-It is very slow to start.4-There is no true FF and rewind only 2x,4x &8x frame advance &rewind is available.A 2 hour movie takes you at least 15 minutes to go from begining to end or end to begining.There is no bookmark function.5-A firmwareupdate at their Japanese site is not compatible with Units sold in US I e mailed them & did not get any answer.So forget about any support or warranty coverage.The videos I have encoded for Archos JBM20 & av700 play only on a smaall area of middle of screen although they play on whole screen on 1.6" & 7" archos units.I canot find any positive in this unit and wasted $228.I will not advise anybody to buy it.No wonder they are closing it out on Computer Geeks.
I won't repeat the complaints by the other reviewers but I will agree with them. I have a new Garmin eTrex Vista C GPS, which is a good product. But, Garmin wants you to buy their poor quality MapSource software. Poor quality because of the scale. National Geographic TOPO software is somewhat clumsy to use, but it will produce a fine map and does a good job for large scale use, as in hiking, etc. The problem is that Nat. Geo. deliberately misleads in its cover blurb by implying that TOPO will work with "most popular handheld receivers." It won't. So, if you want to produce a topographic map, with a route marked on it, and measure distances, develop elevation profiles, etc., then NatGeo TOPO is useful. If you want to upload waypoints from TOPO to your handheld GPS, be careful!
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.
These earphones were good only for 7 months. I've owned other earphones from various manufacturers but they just don't go bad so quickly! I used it for my iPhone while I would go for a run but after about 7 months of use, the speaker on the left side of the earphone simply stopped working. Not a good product.
"Back door open.Close back door." That is the error message. The back door was closed and re-closed multiple times, and it still won't work. I reinstalled the soft-ware, and it still won't work. I left it off and unplugged for a week, and it still won't work. Borthers service # says that since it's 16 months old, it's out of warrenty, and we need to take it to a service center for $200 dollars to repair the back door sensor. I'll never buy a Brothers product again. (My last Brothers laser printer lasted over 12 years! I thought the new one would be just as reliable.) I'm extremely disappointed.!!!
I compared pricing to get the best deal on replacement ink cartridges. Amazon is the way to go. Excellent pricing, quick, fast shipping.
&quot;This application has failed to start because of NUVTwain.DLL was not found. Re-instaling the application may fix it&quot;. It MAY. It did not. Unless you want to spend a futile evening over it, forget this nicely priced scanner. It is not worth your toil. You will end up having to e-mail the manufacturer as it is a different subject from the software provider and they do not communicate well. Bought today, going to return as fast as possible. NO way.
A fine product in use, but with an Achilles heel that should make any heavy, business, user avoid it like the plague.Treos break and get replaced, and if you're a heavy business traveler, this will happen probably once or twice a year. TomTom apparently doesn't realize this, since Navigator 5 allows you to activate it exactly twice (on your original, and one replacement Treo), before it refuses to activate again. You'd think they'd be bright enough to cross-reference w/ the Treo device's phone number, or something along those lines, to realize that you are the very same person who paid good money for, and activated, the software previously. Instead, it just refuses to work.If you then follow the instructions from their Web site to resolve activation problems, you are eventually led to a screen which, while labeled Step 1 (of 3), is a broken Web page from which you can accomplish nothing.Shameful.
I bought this item a few months back for an ASUS Eee PC. Sometime later the Eee PC went south in odd ways, and after some tinkering I managed to isolate the 8 GB flash card as a suspect. I reformatted it and put it in a digital camera to see if I got errors there.It worked fine for a while and then I started to get errors while trying to dump pictures from the card after plugging it into my HP desktop. The first error I recovered the card after a file system repair, the second time the card had to be reformatted. Since I couldn't trust it, I tossed it. Incidentally, the HP desktop worked fine with other flash cards.I would say that the card worked fine most of the time in both the Eee PC and the digital camera. Since I have only one sample point to consider, there's no way I have of knowing if there was a real problem with the product, or if the chip I bought was an "outlier" and other chips work fine in general. But I throw out my experience as a data point.
I bought this detector about 3 months ago to replace my quickly ageing escort: passport 8500, which after almost 2 years of reliable function, started to give very annoying false LASER alerts, but it overall it was a very well made device.Then I was faced with the Tuff decision of buying a new one, and the vector seemed like a sound decision, after much research......So when I first got the vector I was very pleased with its solid design, seemed to be durable, but nothing that flashy/special. It has a well lit display screen, and audio readouts which are very convenient. It also has a nice auto mute option which tones down the sound of alerts to about half or less, after a few seconds. As for the actual detecting it seemed to pick up X, K, and KA bands very well, with little false reads, especially when you have it in Auto Scan mode.Now for my explanation of the two star rating....About a week ago it just stopped working for no reason, it was working fine, I took very good care of it, and then it just crapped out, no power, no nothing.that night I got pulled over, and lets just say things definitely didn't go my way, and I would have seen him if the radar detector I bought for that exact purpose had worked like it should have... I recommend just shelling out some cash and buying a high-end one, because trust me it will save you bundles in the end, and this thing just isn't reliable.
I recieved these today and I have to say that I was really excited about getting them, but I have to say that I am disappointed with them. Once I got through the time consuming process of figuring out which mold fit my ear, I finally got them in. To be really honest, they are not noise canceling compared to my Bose noisecanceling headphones. Yes, I know the bose headphones have added noise.. but who cares.. .anything that makes the noise go away is fine with me. So all in all these are expensive headphones that are really not worth it.
Since we bought this to work with our Mac, we have had nothing but problems. If asked to print one page of a document only, it freaks out, all the lights flash and has to be turned off an on again to reset it and calm it down! Have had long sessions with HP customer service on the phone and they haven't a clue. If we could have been bothered, we would have taken it back, but just live with the fact that we have to print excess pages (at least we do recycle). There are various other things that also cause it to freak and flash, can never work out specifically what, we just sigh and reset it. Will be looking for something else to upgrade to soon.
I loved the camera while it worked! The pictures were fab. The 7x optical zoom was incredible, the stereo audio recording of iron maiden and judas priest were second to none...wait, did I say priest?--I dropped the camera (2-4 feet) before the show started...I was in the front row with no camera and the "image stabilizer" no longer worked--I could not take any pictures...I sent it in for warranty/etc....it would cost $140 to fix. I should have purchased 200 disposable cameras instead....My girlfriend knew that I loved this camera, so she got another (both were new)...and while walking down the street at Sundance film festival, someone bumped my coat and it fell out of my pocket (in a protective cover!) and the camera (#2 for those keeping score) no longer worked--it said "image stabilizer" not functioning or something...I sent it in, but I expect that it, too will cost $140 to fix. This camera came out of the box one day earlier-long enough to charge the battery...If you never bump your stuff and never, ever drop or shake anything, you will love this camera. But if anyone ever bumps into you or drops your purse or hits your coat, then you will be out $$. I have had many other cameras, phones, mps players, and I have never had something as fragile as this.Do not take skiing...or hiking...or anywhere it might be bumped.
We purchased an IMAC for it's supposed amazing digital photo and DVD capabilities. We were very disappointed. iPhoto has crashed twice. We have lost entire folders of photos. Simple children's games screwed up settings and contiminated preference lists. It has never been the same after a simple upgrade. Would not recommend this one to anyone.
the sound coming my way is fine but everybody tells me I sound like I am in a box. In other words, it sounds horrible for my listeners. should have returned it long ago but I'm too busy to mess with this kind of stuff. Bad phone in my opinion.
I bought 4 50-pack HP DVD+R 8x media spindles and used them to back up my computer data. Only 1 out of 5 disks worked with minor glitches. All 4 others failed miserably. Data corruption is the major problem with this product.
this was labeled that it works for Inspiron 9300... well i have one. and it doesn't work AT ALL.
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 !!!
Good sound, good noise reduction (with a good bud fit), but horrible durability. I liked my first pair, but after a couple months, the wire started coming off the jack, rendering it useless. I ultimately bought a second pair (believing that I may have caused the cord issue through my habit of wrapping the cord around my hand to secure my ipod). And although I avoided the cord separation issue the second time around, again the sound started malfunctioning after 2 months. Sound fading in an out, one bud went dead, and finally it stopped working altogether.All in all, it's good while it lasts, but they've skimped on quality, durable materials. Certainly not worth the premium over cheaper earphones.
Bought the unit for Christmas 09 as a gift for my wife so she could use a TV in her home office. It worked fine across the width of our bedroom. In August 09 it started acting up then just plain would not work. Did a few experiments and found that the base unit still worked but only if the unit was placed within a foot and a half of the cable box. This was not practical and the unit is useless now for our application.MikeG
This item was not working when got it so i am letting you know that do not purchaase from this dealer there product is no good.
The memory card is not working. It shows an error message in the camera when I try to use it, and this is happening when I am having my vacation in Europe. What a bummer?How can I get an exchange or refund?Albert Chiang
This will typically be the costliest bundle on the shelves, and so you'd hope it'd be the best. Warning: You need LARGE hands to fully benefit from the ergonomics. I have smaller hands, obviously. The keyboard's design is comfortable, once you get used to the extra reach between the keys. However, the bigger problem rests with the mouse, literally. If the design team thinks that dragging the sides of your palm across your desk or mousepad is preferable, then I'd challenge them to do it for hours on hours, day after day, week after week. My palms get red and chafed. And honestly, the size of the mouse is too bulky and too heavy for constant use. I tried to convince myself to just get used to it, but now my wrists are starting to hurt. I'll keep the keyboard and chuck the mouse. But I can't get half my money back.
I ordered 3 of these for my kids. When they arrived I plugged them in to charge. I waited a bit then started playing with it while it was still charging. It was cool at first! It does have all the features described.I let it charge some more. A few hours later I went to show my husband how cool it was and IT DIED! The screen started flashing and it died. Would not charge or anything. I just turn the other 2 on to see if they worked and they did but the disk would not load on my computer. I have windows xp. The manual was in english and so was the item. Also, the buttons would go under each other and stick. Don't waste your money!
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.
Bought this in 2006 and it was the biggest mistake. April 2008 it started acting up, wont turn on. Called the company they thought it was the remote. $75 later, it's still not working. Had a cable tv rep. out and turns out it was the tv not the remote. So I'm out $700 for the biggest piece of junk I've ever owned.
Would charge the Ipod but couldn't get it to sync to computer. It didn't fit tight either. Definatly would not recomend. Didn't do what I thought it should.
You get what you pay for. This device works for only one week. It stared heating up my ear-buds to the point were I count't wear them more that 30 minutes, then it died after one week. Don't buy it.
These speakers are pretty nice. They are clean, attractive and yield very well defined sound. In fact, for the price that I paid for them, they are quite extraordinary speakers. However, beware purchasing them from Amazon especially with the "in stock soon" qualification. I ordered similar speakers from Amazon and they never got them in (after months of insisting that they would be available soon.) I ended up getting these speakers for much less elsewhere and, while I'm very happy with them, I'd be very hesitant about buying them here without guaranteed delivery. Basically, the speakers are nice, but Amazon has some delivery issues regarding this brand. Do NOT get in line unless you're prepared to be disappointed.
The 2000 is an outdated model. Current Model is the 2020 and it is better than the 2000.
I like the Body Armor but this Lens Armor is neither needed nor useful. For one, it is a very soft rubber. It simply slips over the tip of the lens and doesn't stay in place well when on a 52mm.When putting the camera in and out of the camera case the robber hood is in the way, falls off and gets pressed out of shape.All in all a good thought but not well executed.
I bought 2 of these at the same time. They are JUNK! I thought it would be cool to have them with a retractable USB connector. Wrong. You go to push it in and is retracts automatically so you're fighting with it to plug it in. In addition within 2 months they both failed. My Dell and IBM Thinkpad could recognize them, but my HP laptop couldn't. Strange.Don't buy these, get a quality product.
This batch that I bouth in 2010 no only wont burn in either my CD/DVD player but it ejects itself before I can press a button. Same with the other player on my machine which also burns blu rays. I took the DL Verbatims from 2007-2008 and saved them to one BluRay and all the info was transferred wihtout a hitch. The 4.7s work great, I even get what should be DL space items compressed without much quality loss to the 4.7sThis is very bad. They did something in the factory that reduced the quality of the DL disk to where the machine dosent even want it to sit there. I kicks it out. Sometimes im lucky if i put it in and press burn right away it will register but more often then not burns coaster.
I work in a high tech environment connecting multiple devices to my USB hub. But this HUB was not able to handle it for 3 months. For basic home or office use should work very well. For engineers/software developers is not great. Devices fail to enumerate after 3-4 months of use.
I just can't stand being cheap anymore. I'm going to become a dictator in some country and skim billions so I can afford good headphones.These are actually pretty good if you don't want sound quality. They are a step up from ear-plugs. Zero bass response. So don't get them if you are expecting to hear low end. I compared them to my cheap radio shack phones I got a few years ago for around 26 bucks. Wow, now I think the radio shack phones are wonderful.I've got to get another pair--oh yea...no more cheap. Maybe if we stop buying cheap crap; they will stop making it. Hmmm.
I purchased this antenna at a nearby store when I disconnected my cable. I live in a strong signal area for both vhf and uhf signals. The antenna pulls in all the strong stations with some noise in the picture. The tuning circuit helps to fine tune some stations. There are definitely better antennas on the market and I would not recommend this product unless you are in immediate need for an antenna and can pick it up locally for fairly cheap.
For an inexpensive filter (free with the lens I bought) it is fine. lots of ghosting as you might expect for an uncoated filter. I have removed it and do not plan on using it again.On my bigger glass I tend to use 77mm multi-coated filters which run in the ~$100+ range. I may purchase a 58mm coasted version of this filter for ~$40 (or about 10% of the cost of the lens I would be putting it on).However, with the 50mm f1.4 I tend to shoot in low light with light sources in the frame. No filter will generally be my choice for these situations.
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.
after about 6 months my toshiba dst-300 lost the video input ,I could hear the sound but the screen was black. technical support was not much help either. I had to spend an extra $150.00 to have it fixed.my old hughes receivers are 5 years old and I never had any problems with them.
We ordered this product with great excitement. The kids put it together. Then I tried putting it together. Then my husband tried putting it together. There was nothing we could do to get this product to receive a signal. It was really a waste of money.
This keychain photo viewer sold by a company called "Smartparts" is identical to one sold by "Argus." Neither company manufactures the device nor do they offer a shred of tech support. You buy this, you're on your own. You seem to be able to find the Argus one a little cheaper... though they do mar the front of it with a big, black imprint of their logo.In any case, this thing is maybe worth $20 as a novelty. Don't pay more. Image quality is mediocre and the software, while functional, is stunningly primitive. If you can pick it up cheap and approach it with low expectations, it's a kind of cute gizmo. But don't give yourself agita by overpaying for an obsolete little toy. Check the bargain bins for this thing, or just wait for the next generation device.-- mm
Unfortunately I didn't keep the wrapping or this player would have been returned. It never worked properly and makes me very wary of buying electronic over the net. I certainly have learned to keep the wrapping for a long time. buyer beware. don't buy this item. even if it did work it's not easy to use. I think it's a factory defect. I would give it no stars if that were possible.
Firstly, I am no audiophile, but I can tell when a pair of headphones are decent and when they are not. This pair didn't tickle my fancy as the volume was just too low. I wanted to use it on my PS3, but the volume was so low that the in game audio was like whispering. My Laptop struggled to put out a good sound and I had to crank up the volume by a lot.Secondly, the bass is lacking. It is not totally absent and in fact seemed reasonable in most scenarios. Weirdly however, there were some particular songs where the bass was totally absent while my cheap Sony in ear buds had rich bass in those same songs. The inconsistent performance with the bass coupled with the extremely quite sound turned me off.I am returning these headphones at the earliest. I am purchasing the Superlux HD681. After a lot of research from sites like Head-fi.org I found that these don't seem to have the same issues as the Sennheiser HD201 and overall seem to have good performance, perhaps better than the Sennheiser in some respects even.It was a shame really. I was expecting great things with this Sennheiser, especially given that it is part of the Top 10 headphones for under $70, as per headphones.com.Well, they are NOT in the Top 10 list for me. Period.
We use these pieces of junk at work.Of the few dozen from the initial batch we purchased, maybe half a still working. Most of the panels either died within a few days of usage, or experience chronic backlight issues, where the only way to reset it is to pull the plug.
I bought a sling box solo about a year ago, including the mobile version. Installation was ok, and worked fine, you do need a fast connection for internet viewing, which in some hotels can be slow and imagie can look cut in some times.However just before a year after, my slingbox stopped working. Now I need to pay $29.99 for customer service to tell me what is wrong with my slingbox (I know is hardware), then I would need to send it for "repair" paying another $80 dollars without any warranty that they can fix it, UNBELIEVABLE! I guess I should've known better that a company that offers only 90 days warranty is because they cannot stand behind their product. Great idea, amazing while it worked but at the end customer service and warranty is not worth it. STAY AWAY.
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 $$$!
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!
I tried everything on the installation manual, but I never could got an image
I only used this stylus for maybe two weeks before the rubber tip started peeling off. Flimsy for the price. I was disappointed.
I am very disappointed in this item. Although it does allow you to tune into any station it never tunes in or transmits strong enough to provide a clear signal. I would strongly discourage purchasing this item.
I used this to refill an HP brand cartridge. It worked fine for awhile, but after a few days, my printer stopped working--showed as being offline. After unplugging it for several hours and rebooting my system, it printed exactly one page and stopped working again. I bought another new HP cartridge and everything was fine again once I installed it. The clerk at Staples told me horror stories about how bad these refill kits are, but I took those with a grain of salt. When this cartridge is empty, I will try again.
These lens filters are a dust magnets and are almost impossible to clean. I ordered two 77MM and the thin 82MM for wide angle. I've had them for over a year now and I'm giving up on them. I use a lens brush and rocket blower for dust (FOR THE FILTERS ONLY) and lens tissue for spots and smears. But there is no way to get these filters clean. They are dust magnets and it's probably static electricity. Using a flashlight while cleaning, I can see dust being knocked off with the lens brush only to reappear on the filter. I even saw a bigger fiber brushed off the filter only to be drawn back onto the filter as if the filter glass was a magnet and the fiber was a piece of metal. I can't properly clean these filters before a job and I can't keep them clean onsite. These filters are only supposed to be used for suspect environments like clubs or for weather sealing. But they're unusable! I figure like at least 2x the dust than using no filter. I'd suggest a lower performing filter that can be kept clean. Some filters (not this one) have special coatings to help.
Just to set the stage I'm a big Canon fan. I have the newest Digital Rebel SLR, a Canon printer, and a Canon scanner. I have had Canon film cameras in the past too. I recently sold my Canon G5 since I now have the SLR and I wanted to buy a pocket camera. So, I bought this SD600. Now I know why the price keeps dropping. It simply doesn't take a good picture. It has trouble focusing on almost every shot in almost every condition, and I don't want to start messing with manual setting on a pocket camera. I want point and shoot - or I'll use my SLR. I would have thought I had a lemon, but the video came out terrific which tells me the camera was able to focus just fine.Kudos to Adorama Camera Inc. They took the camera back and fully refunded me even though I was past the due date in contacting them. I would buy from them again - but I don't think I'll buy an Elph. Although, my brothers three year old Elph still works and picts look great.In summary, I believe this camera to be a lemon and that is why the price keeps falling. Don't bother with it.
I purchased, through work, the PowerShot S70 in July of 2005. I've always owned Nikon products personally, but the features for the price of the S70 swayed me away from my usual Nikon brand loyalty. In the 12 months I've had the S70, it's been sent to the factory twice for repairs--the second time was just 6 days before the warranty expired. The first time it was sent in was because the lens door failed to turn on the camera and it was almost to come off of its track. Eight months later, the flash quit working in all modes AND the door was failing AGAIN!The flash and door problem occurred while I was in Yosemite NP, so you can imagine the disappointment in being in a place like that with a camera that is only half functioning.Now, the warranty is expired and I hold my breath every time I slide the lens door open. I have no faith in the Canon S70 and have lost a lot faith in Canon products as a whole.The only bright side of this experience is that the factory repairs were completed within 2-3 weeks, which I thought was fast for warranty work.
I bought this camera two years ago as an alternate camera to take along in my purse or when riding horse back. My main camera is a Canon EOS D-60.I have two Pentax 35 mm that I used before digital, and I really liked them, so I figured this would be a quality camera.. boy was I wrong.The zoom is great if you use a tri-pod or can stabilize against something, and... if the sun isn't bright so you can focus on your subject..but basically.. any shots without stablization or in the sunlight are worthless.I am very dissappointed in this camera..and wish I had bought another Canon.
This device works very well with certain remotes. However there are others with which it will not work at all. As Murphy's law dictates, in my case the remotes that don't work work are those I really need. At first I thought the unit was faulty or I had incorrectly installed it, as it wouldn't receive a signal from either my At&t; U-verse remote or my Sharp LCD tv remote. However, trying several older remotes, it worked very well with my Pioneer receiver remote and my Sony VCR remote.I am very irritated that the device is sold without a warning that is is completely useless with several common modern remotes. Check on the web to see if it works with your specific remote before buying one of these.
Will have to return it as it makes a lot of noise and popping sounds like it is about to fail. Am afraid to use it.
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.
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!
I purchased this to switch monitor, keyboard and mouse between a desktop and a laptop with a docking station. It did not recognize the mouse and keyboard when hooked to docking station and worked only when connected directly to the laptop. Hence I had to returned it.
I have Digimemo that couldn't double as digitizer pad. Then I saw this digital notepad... Well, as I'm living overseas, I asked my daughter to bring one on her home leave. Installed all the software, read the manual, I was set to go.It wasn't PnP. The Plug part was easy: the miniUSB port was a little oversized, so that you have to wiggle it little to insert it properly. (By the way, the manual did mention this, so did the support person at Adesso in answer to my email - it seems that Adesso knew that (quote) "there is a handfull of pads that do have this problem" (unquote)).The play part. All applications on the Adesso CD complained that there is no tablet driver. After third uninstall/install, I quit. At least, it can be used as a digital notepad, which was the main reason I bought it anyway. The first set of NiHM batteries gone flat after a few hours. A second fully charged set couldn't turn it on. Neither would a set of off-the-shelf alkalins. After recharging the batteries, both set did bring up an empty battery icon and nothing else.So, it wasn't computer-friendly. It wasn't battery friendly.The friendly technical person did offer to exchange it. But Adesso's return policy (client paying for the round trip) for one of the "handfull defective usb port digital notepads" is truly unfriendly: it's half as expensive to buy another than to pay the overseas mailing charges and taxes.Well, I got myself a very nice looking US$150.00 A4 paper writing pad.
I have a DELL XPS 710 and this memory is sold by Dell as replacement memory. The Dell XPS is noted for being crippled by the BIOS that Dell installed and chained to the system. As a result, you cannot raise the memory voltage above 1.8v and your memory upgrade options are very limited, especially if you would like to increase the speed of your system.So it took a lot of research for me to find that the Corsair kit is approved for this computer (it is rated at 1.8v) and when I found it, I had it overnighted.Waste of $20 right there. At first my system wouldn't get past the BIOS screen. I finally got it to go into the BIOS and changed the memory spec to EPP/SLI and it would boot to Windows. For a minute or so...It will run for no more than 2-3 minutes then the screen goes black and the computer spontaneously reboots.Now I am stuck wondering if this memory simply will not work with my computer, or if I have a bad batch. If it is just a bad batch then I have to order another set and hope it works, etc... If it just won't work with my system then I am just spinning my wheels.And it should work with my system. The voltage and speeds are compatible with the computer.Basically Corsair wasted my time and my shipping money. Buyer beware.
I purchased this mostly for it's size, weight and &quot;single cord&quot; hook up (it makes it easier to &quot;move it&quot; between computers). While all of those aspects make this scanner fantastic... the scan quality, resolution, and speed are very poor. It took over 10 minutes to scan a photograph at 1200 dpi, and even then the quality wasn't great. The included software, however, is a nice added feature. Anyways, I'm returning this scanner and in the market now for something with more speed and resolution (even if it is a bulkier item).
The sound might be great if they could fit in my ear. If you have small ears do not get these. The buds are even larger than the buds that come with your ipods. Since the buds just barely fit the sound was tinny.
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 reason chairs have 4 and sometimes 5 legs is to provide you with a sturdy platform for your body. This is supposed to hold up your precious speakers, but it only has 3 legs, so it is unstable in all situations. Bump it and it will go down, possibly to kill that speaker, and possibly to mar your furniture if it was in the way.BTW, it is worse the heavier the speaker, because that makes it top-heavy.
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.
I purchased this product from CompUSA at a retail store on Dec 22. 2006. While it mounted in my PC without problems, it did not work properly. After installation the OS (WinXP Pro) USB2 recognized the 4 drive volumes but then about 10-15 minutes later the drives dissapeared and I had to disconnect the internal cable and reconnect it again to view the drive letters. After inserting an SD flash memory card (it fits/works label side down)it told me that "9 minutes remain for download" when accessing a 25Mb file on the 1GB SD card. When I tried to disconnect the card via the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon, it told me that "The device 'Generic Volume' cannot be stopped right now. Try stopping the device again later." When I removed the SD card, the drive letter (J in my case) also dissapeared. I never did read the SD card in this device. I'm taking it back to CompUSA tomorrow. I need a reader that works 100%. For reference, I borrowed a friend's external USB2 SD card reader and it read the 25MB file in less than 15 seconds from time of plugging it in the USB2 slot.
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.
I bought a linksys BEFSR41 a few years ago when I wanted to expand my home network. It was fast, and generally reliable... until it broke. The problem is, it broke just outside of warranty (it figures), and Linksys wouldn't even give me the time of day! I specifically asked Linksys if there were repair options available, or if I could get a replacement for a fee. They basically said &quot;go buy another one.&quot; Why would I do that when the first one broke and they gave me no support?
I have constant problems with this adapter on startup. I am running Windows Vista, and about half the time I have problems establishing a connection with my wireless router after starting up my computer. I either have to go into Network Connections and disable/re-enable the adapter device, or I have to completely restart my computer. I have the latest driver. My laptops and mobile devices have no problems establishing a connection with the same router.Once it is connected, it does not drop the connection, and the speed seems fine. But I have lost so much time due to this adapter, and experienced a lot of stressful moments. I would not recommend this product.
This unit looked very promising after reading the reviews and would fill my requirements for 3 zones of use with no other RF sender/receiver device. I needed to control th DSS my living room, outdoor kitchen, and spare bedroom running off a ViewHD 1 to 4 HDMI splitter. This would allow me to watch TV in all 3 zones with a single Directv receiver and remote without having to hook up any additional RF senders since this one was built into the battery compartment, I could just carry the remote to the different areas I wanted to watch TV. Wow what a great concept right!!Unfortunately, I bought two and returned two identical units, thinking the first one was a dud. After about 2 hours each unit of troubleshooting and pulling my hair out, this is what I have discovered.1. Does not work with Harmony 650 Remote: Tried both battery locations, all the a/b/c settings, but it does not trigger the light on the base so I know it does not work. Other have seen this too, unfortunately I did not see that post until I did a search for "Harmony 650+Next Generation issues"2. Does not work well will the Directv H-25-500 sat receiver, This is the new slim model from Directv,. I decided that I would then only use the Next Gen with the Directv remote since I will only need to change satellite channels while in the other zones so I did not really need to use the Harmony. This too became a nightmare as I noticed 3 issues:a. The extender only worked with the Directv H-25-500 when I placed the base station directly in front of the IR on the H25-500 within 2-3". It could not be facing +- 10deg in any other direction or it will not work.b. The IR eye did not work, or when it did, only every now and then, no matter how I positioned it.c. Having the Next Gen battery significantly reduced the normal IR range of the remote even when charged for the full 24 hours. I could normally change the channel without even pointing at the Directv remote at the receiver, but with the RF battery installed I needed to be pointing almost directly at it. Again I lowered my standards, I figured if I was in the living room, I could just rely on the IR for that and when in the other zones live with the base station directly in front of the sat receiverIn the end the sacrifices I would need to make it work were too many and decided forego this unit. To it's credit however it did work well with my other Directv HR-25 model (HD DVR) using the Directv remote, and it worked well controlling my Yamaha RX 995 from the base station, just not the above mentioned device. This is the reason for the 1 star, but I'm sure if I had any other device, I would rate it higher, it just didn't work for my system. Hope this was helpful.
This unit carries the best price and longest recording capability on he market. Features and operation are excellent, BUT, the sound quality is not acceptable. Tried HQ and SQ - no joy.I do stand-up and need to record both bits and performances.There was nothing funny about this unit and it went back to [the store]. Depending on your needs, this still might be the best deal out there, but it wasn't for me.
Paid a fortune for this terrible camera at Bestbuy right after it came out. It won't even turn on. Let me advise you--neither Bestbuy nor Sony could give a hoot after you've plunked down the cash. You're on your own if you didn't buy one of Bestbuy's exhorbitantly priced "extended warrantys." I was sold this camera with the promise that it was cutting edge, would surely last a lifetime. My brother was so impressed he went out and bought the same camera only to have his break down even sooner. DO NOT, I repeat, do not buy this dud. Unless you have money to burn, spend your hard earned dollars on a camera that lives up to its promises.
I decided to buy the iTrip so that I wouldn't have the hassle of bulky wires that get tangled with the cassette tape adapter for my iPod. Unfortunately, the iTrip has proved less than reliable. It is terrible if you are driving long distances as every 75-100 miles you have to fiddle around with your radio and iPod in order to find a clear station. And, even if you do find a clear station, I have found you only have a 50/50 chance of the iTunes actually picking up the signal. It also seems to drain the battery of the iPod much quicker than usual. The sound quality is mediocre at best and often times tje sound becomes fuzzy unless your iPod is almost on top of the car antenna. I have broken down and bought a cassette adapter...it's just easier. Griffin Technology had a great idea with the iTrip, it just doesn't translate well into practical use.
I recently bought one of these devices to work with a bluetooth headset. I'm a computer engineer with an MCSE+I and CCNA with 20 years of experience. It took me several hours and many retries to install the product. Hardware appears sound but the software (which is supplied by BroadComm) is terrible. Reminiscent of Windows 3.1 installs.After the battle the with installation I noticed that the speaker (Earpiece) volume was controllable but the microphone volume remained unchanged when attempts were made to adjust it using Windows volume control. I spent a day troubleshooting it then called Linksys. I was treated rudely, hung up on, and told that bluetooth headsets were not support, when it clearly states on the box and instructions that they are supported.I then wrote emails to Linksys tech support, and Investor relations and received several calls from managers the next day.A technician was assigned that I was told would support me, after several phone calls and a couple of weeks he told me it worked on his computer and that was the end of it.The experience was bad enough that I will never buy another Linksys/Cisco/Sipura device again.Case number for all of this = Incident: 060805-011855
This hub was brilliant while it worked - after just over 2 years, it suddenly failed - blech - goodness, this is not something one expects to 'wear out' - it has no moving parts!
while the design of the clock is appealing, it fails miserably in function. the face of it is angled up, so it has to be placed lowered then your bed so you can see the time. i like to have my alarm clocks across the room on a shelve so i have to literally get out of bed and turn it off which in return keeps me from going back to sleep. even if the clock is exactly level to you, you still cant tell what time it is from across the room. this is truly an awful design for any alarm clock. also the volume wheel is behind the alarm clock which is awkward to get at. but the worse thing yet is the setting of the time and the alarm its just a pain in the arse, you have to go through all the hours and mins to get to the time you want, it doesn't have a thing where you can set the hour, and mins individually so it takes a few minutes to set just hope your electricity doesn't go out allot. i bought it and took it back the next day, truly very disappointing.
Product worked okay until it just gave out after a little over a year. What a waste of money.
I did read a few reviews and noted the ones that described problems with the remote and controls on the unit....but was swayed by the many glowing reviews and the overall positive rating.I buy alot from Amazon and this unit was far and away the biggest piece of junk I've ever had. "Buyer Beware" and "You Get What You Pay For" come to mind here. The unit is sharp looking, with a cool blue light behind the ipod, my 30 GB model fit perfectly.The first day I brought it to my office and used it as soft background music, no problems. I thought I really got away with a terrific product at a good price. The very next day, however, I couldn't lower the volume with the remote. I then tried to use the main controls to lower the volume. When that failed, I tried to turn the unit off. I was dismayed to find that the big power button on the unit didn't work. After I unplugged the ipod, unplugged the unit, and then put it all back together, the only sound I could get from the unit was a faint buzzing noise. The blue light was still working, but it's not that cool. There are some obvious quality control issues here, and I'm returning this product and will ensure that I go with a name brand product. I'm sure I'll have to spend double, but some things can't be bought, like satisfaction.
I was initally pleased with this product after I unpacked it and tried it out. Unfortunately, like others that have written reviews, that all changed after I tried to take it for a walk.The skip protection on this unit is totally useless. Unless you are standing almost completely still, it skips like crazy. I don't know how this company can claim it has 120 seconds of anti-skip memory. I can make it skip in a much shorter period even after being completely still for minutes before. Maybe you get 120 seconds if you encode at 8 kbps?I can't recommend this product for mobile usage. Isn't that what a portable is for?
I was duped into buying this tv by the clearly false claim on the Amazon product description that it is "HDTV Ready". After plugging it in, I was surprised by the lack of resolution, and after investigating, realized that HDTV is defined as having a resolution 720p and above. This tv only supports a resolution of 480p, the same as an analog set.
I've had many flash drives, and whatever the brand they always did what was expected. Not this piece of junk. After only a couple of days working with it, it suddenly couldn't be read, and needed to be reformatted.Don't be suckered into the low price, you'll only get junk.
i purchased this product well over a year ago...over the time it has been connected to my computer it NEVER retains a connection to the printer. i have to reboot every time i want to print and lately that doesn't even work. i'd give it ZERO stars if that were an option.
This thing works ok, but doesn't make much at a time and the popcorn has a weird texture to it.. I much prefer my old air popper. I will be donating this microwave popper to Goodwill or Salvation Army and stick with my air popper
This DVD player has a wonderful picture but without using some kind of head phones, the sound is almost faint. I've heard others and the sound on both Toshiba Portable DVD's (the 8 and 9 inch) is very low and &quot;tinny&quot; even when turned up to the highest volume, you can barely hear it. It's a shame because the picture is beautiful.
I'll just add my woes to the long list. Same problems as others have seen -- slow opening or sticking drawer, disc errors on discs that much older cheaper players will play, erratic performance. Problems started after a few months. Should have taken it back then. I have the same Onkyo receiver as one of the previous reviewers, and I've also had outstanding performance from it, but I will NEVER again purchase an Onkyo DVD player. Heading to the store right now for a replacement.
The design is rather attractive but the product is poorly made. I was very disappointed when the alarm stopped functioning after only a few months. Was not worth the missed meetings. Don't waste your time, or money.
I bought this Alarm-Clock radio at an electronic's store, and am regretting that I ever bought it. True, the stylish look caught my eye and this was the reason why I bought it in the first place.However, after 2 weeks of having it, the time on the clock would constantly reset itself back to 12:00 am. It would often freeze to a certain time, making me lose track of my own time.I went back to the store and asked for a replacement. I got the same brand clock and had the same problems with the second one as I did the first.Terrible.
Amazon states, this item will play any Ipod, not trueStates, this item will re-charge any ipod, not trueWill not recharge my 4th gen. nor does it come with a insert for 4th to fit the unit.Total false advertisment as to uses it is now in my garage as a radio!
"Product DescriptionTDK DVD-R 4X in 25-Pack Spindle. Rewritable, high-storage disks. "1) What the heck! these are NOT "rewritable."2) first batch I got were TY (Great!) second batch I got were made by "coaster maker city" CMC (very bad). If TDK wants to keep any customers they should be careful in such wide swings with manufacturers and quality.
Dirctions were to massage the solution in the package. No amount of massaging would turn the hard dry paste into a solution. One package was totally dried out, the other mostly dry. I did apply some of the softest product on the disc and rubbed as directed, but there was no visible or audible improvement. This was a total waste of time and money. I did not return because of the low cost. I guess you get what you pay for.
This case came with a Nikon Coolpix S600 I recently purchased. The camera DOES fit in it, but that is all. There is no room for the wrist strap, an extra battery, or even a slim memory card. Also there is no belt clip, just a loop. The padding protection is minimal.I plan to purchase a nice, small Lowepro Ridge 10 case that will accommodate the camera and the few accessories I need to carry with it. Nikon could have done much better with this one. I'd recommend against wasting one's money on it -- a much better case can be purchased in the same price range.
My son wanted this as a birthday gift but it was just too small for an artist to use. It is a very nice set though and the delivery was perfect. I was refunded the purchase price almost immediately.
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.
Do not buy. This may be the worst product I've ever bought. It has never worked properly. I've kept fresh batteries in it, but it's still no good. Within 10 feet of the laptop, I'll click three or four times and nothing happens. Then, I'll click and the slides go in fast forward until the end. It's quite embarrassing to be giving a professional presentation and have this happen.Awful product. Believe the bad reviews. It's worse than they describe.The only positive thing I can say about the product is that it doubles nicely as a cat toy. My cat loves the laser pointer.
There were broken pieces of plastic falling off of the printer cartridge when I took it out of the box.The cartridge IS working okay but I am concerned about its integrity and longevity.
I was looking for a self retracting head phone. This is just a self wind, that does not work very well.
God help the fool that buys PCTV Deluxe! No support and no updated drivers. Pinnacle has moved on to something else. I lost money on this garbage. I would give it a zero star if that option existed.
For a USB keyboard switcher, this seems awfully bad at switching USB keyboards / mice. The unit that I have is connected to a Linux box, an OSX box, and a Windows 7 box. The Windows 7 box will recognize the USB keyboard once, then upon switching back will complain that the USB device cannot be recognized. OSX will also work once, then never pick up the keyboard or mouse again. The Linux box is Command-line only, but does seem to recognize the keyboard properly on multiple takes.The buttons on top are fine and nice. And the screen switching is solid and effective, if predictably slow. I never could get the windows hotkey or keyboard-based switching to work, for some reason. Including all of the cables is a nice touch. Though what would be really nice is if it actually worked.It's going back. The unit I got at least just doesn't work as a USB switcher.
I am sick of HP products breaking on me or the fact that they charge a ton for ink, so that it is actually cheaper to buy a new printer than pay for junk low capacity ink cartridges... the paper doesn't feed well, and when the ink runs out, printer stops working.
It took a looooooooooong time to let us know they did not have this product.
Dead on Arrival. Base was broken and no replacement policy. I just got my money back and purchased a set of LogiTech speakers instead. They cost me a bit more, but they work and sound great.
The USB port connection at the point of the External Drive is loose, and connectivity to the external CD-RW drive is frequently lost.I probably will never purchase another Targus product.
I bought 2 to replace older existing units based on the previous review he wanted to own them outright, but once they came in and I popped in my existing card, the unit complained about having the wrong card and wouldn't go any further without call calling Directv. A new card was provided but that gave a similar "phone home before proceeding" message. On the box it's written that this is a leased product, you have to return it if you terminate the lease, blah, blah. I tried refreshing the service several times but it looks like the software is locked down enough to prevent getting around calling Directv.So really there's no point in buying this from anyone but Directv because you'll have to talk to them at some point and get hit with the $5/month charge.Alt Electronics did do their part, it arrived quickly and well packed. Just would have been good know it was a leased unit BEFORE buying.I saved $4/unit by purchasing this from Alt instead of Directv but I'm just going to use my old units until they breakdown completely. I can find something else to do with that $140 per year in lease fees.MO'BSomewhere, MI
This Binocular is useful between 10-15x but after that the image quality will come done too much, also it has shaded exit pupil due to improper prism material, which in turns will decrease light coming inside, and since the coating is only fully the brightness will not be maximized, and after 20x hardly you can enjoy the image. Comparing with skymaster 10x-70 , I recommend the skymaster one which is lower in price higher in quality and it has multicoated lenses, and no shaded exit pupil, but not zoomed one .
I bought the radio in late 2004 or early 2005 to replace an old boombox on which the cassette and CD did not work. It worked fine until the last few months when the back of the unit started getting hot even though it was off and the only way to get it to cool down was to unplug it and it would only stay cool after plugging it back in was not to use it. I had dusted it out with canned air and it still got hot but it still worked until when it died for good. Nothing worked on it even the LED that glows when it is off didn't glow or even flash an error code (Some Sonys do that to tell you that somethings wrong, I learned that from the internet) and there was no --:-- on the LCD screen. Me and my dad are going to try to figure out whats wrong so I can do CD to Cassette recording as I already got the parts to build a custom system which is got more features than this one.
I bought these and couldn't wait to get them in the mail for mixing. As soon as I got them and tried them I realized the right ear doesn't work. I'm not alone on this. nearly EVERY one starred reviewer had the same problem and Audio Technica charges you to have them fixed. It's their product that failed fo no reason. Why should we have to pay more for their crap? Don't buy these. Either save up a bit more and buy the m50 of spend less and get the m30.
First of all just to clear one thing: I understand how 5 star rating works and I wish I could have given this product anything over one star but it was so poorly made that if you put your CD or DVD in the case it breaks. I do video and photo for weddings and there is no way in hell I would give this DVD case to my clients. And even for personal use I don't see this product being usable at all. Not to mention that it produces a strange plastic smell (I bought different DVD cases and they did not have any smell). Good Luck and I hope this helps your buying decision if you don't believe me just purchase it and you will be able to send it back thanks to Amazon's super easy return policy.
I purchased this card and cant get it formatted to anything Its a dud wishing I could get my money back
I also purchased this based on it's anti-skip claim and it fails miserably in that regard. It skips at the slighest jarring and I will be continuing my search for a true anti-skip mp3-cd player.
The worst thing I ever bought. Still can't turn off their lousy splash screen and their support refuses to help. NEVER will I ever buy anything with their name on it.
I have been an HP printer fan for 15+ years, both personally and professionally. Because my company has an HP standard printer selection, the 5650 was my only choice to replace an older HP 895CXI, which by the way, I LOVED. My initial 5650 had to be replaced as the IT folks experienced quality problems at setup. This 5650 is less than 4 months old, yet jams OFTEN, makes clunking noises, and I suspect it won't last but another few months, if I'm lucky.I am so disappointed in HP over this printer, that I recently purchased 2 new printers for my home, both replacing old HP 800 series, and I purchased 2 Canons. Both have been working like a charm for 3 months.Wake up HP - especially if you're making deals with corporations on low end models. We're the professionals who leave the corporate world and equipment and make purchases for our homes.
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.
This card fried 2 motherboards - the first, after I tried to install it myself, and the second after the computer shop technician tried. The tech actually noticed smoke coming out of the computer. A call to D-Linktech support revealed (surprise) that &quot;our card doesn't do that.&quot; My next call is to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Stay away from this product!
I was using the Rhinotek cartridges for about two months and my Epson 2200 started to clog more frequently than before. Pretty soon I couldn't get certain colors to print. I had to eventually send it in for repairs. The repair people said the pump and print heads wore out and needed to be replaced. My printer is only a year old. I will never buy third party inks again.Buyer beware.
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.
Cartridge did not meet expectations. Color was poor, missing colors, etc. I will never buy another print cartridge via Amazon. I replaced the cartridge I purchased via Amazon with one I purchased from Staples. It works great.
I was wanting headphones that would not fall off during exercise. I have never had much luck with earbuds, so I found these and thought they would stay put. I was about 25 feet into a moderate paced run when they fell out. The problem is they aren't adjustable and don't fit snug to your ears...and the cord is waaaaaayyyy too short too. Garbage.
First it stopped recording DVDs, then it stopped recognizing DVDs it had recorded. Now it doesn't recognize any DVDs. I've had it for about 10 months.
When I was looking for an iPod dock, I did some research first as most do, to try and get the best value for my dollar. After research, I narrowed my choices down to the Altec Lansing inMotion iM600 or the Bose Soundock. The Altec Lansing had a retail price of just about $125, while the Bose Soundock retailed for around $269 (or more depending on the seller). Due to price considerations, i ended up purchasing the Altec Lansing.When it arrived, I was very impressed with the look and design elements of the unit. It was a very compact design, with an attractive and easy to read display. It also had the bonuses of a rechargable Lithium Ion battery pack, and an FM Receiver with built in retractable antenna. Additionally the unit came with a remote control which covered most of the basic functions such as play, pause, next track, previous track, volume, etc.After checking things out and plugging in the unit, I docked my iPod and proceeded to put the unit through it's paces. I found that the Altec Lansing had a rich, full, and clear sound with adequate base, especially from such small speakers. No real stereo seperation to speak of, but the unit fills a small to medium sized room nicely.As you are reading this review, you may be wondering why I am writing such a good review, when I rated the unit only 2 stars. Well the answer is that after the second day, the speakers started glitching and playing every type of music with very noticable distortion any any volume level. I actually didn't use the unit that much over the two day period, and in addition, I had never exceeded approximately 75% volume. Since the speakers were obviously flawed, I returned the unit to Amazon for a full refund.In my opinion, this could have been an excellent unit for the price, if it had continued functioning properly. I may have just had a bad unit, and hopfully if you decide to purchase this unit, you will not have the same problems that I did, but I will be purchasing the Bose system at the earliest opportunity.
I was very disappointed with the carying case. First, a nacked iPAC just rattles around inside. It might be ok if you have an adaptor attached but I don't know because I don't have one. The belt loop is a joke as it isn't large enough to fit a normal belt even though the case itself is virtually empty with a nacked iPAC. The pen is nifty, but I don't personally need a pencil, black ink, and red ink ... only thing I've used is the stylus and the one on the iPAC is more convenient. So, the only thing in this pack that I will use is the screen protectors which should cost a lot less than this package.
My dock has distorted sound when playing ipod through it after only 6 weeks. No it isn't the ipod which is fine. Haven't managed to work out how to get a replacement or refund yet! Pretty disgruntled.Liked the unit until it stopped working properly......
A full day of troubleshooting and re-installing on Vista and can't get it to go. I don't understand how they can get away with selling this item..
This is a defective product! I soon as I plugged it into my car, the tip broke!Do NOT buy this product.
After two years, my 2015d stopped printing. The paper jam light stayed on. There was no paper jam. HP was not helpful. I was ready to buy a new printer, because repair cost more, when I discovered via online forums other customers with the same printer had experienced the same problem.The solution is to remove the formatter board, bake it at 350, propped up on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil; then cool for 30 minutes before reinstalling. When I first saw this solution, I was doubtful. But it works!According to the forum contributors, HP tried a new cold solder method on the formatter board that doesn't hold. All it needs is heating up. HP should let customers know about this. It would save landfills from 1000s of perfectly repairable printers! Shame on you HP, for not letting your customers know. Otherwise, it's a good printer. They just need to tell their customers how to keep it working.
magnet to close does not work with camera in casesent back for refundthen i bought a samsonite case for five bucks at walmart
I have had this CD changer for less than two months and it has just quit working. The carousel won't turn. So, I've had to take my system hookups apart, remonve the Pioneer CD changer from the mix, unscrew the cabinet and take out all 290 or so CDs that I have by hand from the top. Even with that the carousel won't move. So now I can wrestle with Pioneer service (I bought the unit via Amazon) to see if I can get it fixed between now and Christmas and at what cost to myself.
Broke and smeared ink all over,was not even use able at all... I was not happy and should get a replacement
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.
The low price and high contrast ratio (500:1) attracted me to this monitor, but I'd have to say that it is not a very versatile monitor. It does graphics well enough, but text and small pictures are very blurry unless you have it set at the full 1280X1024, and anybody who can read anything on a monitor with that resolution should seek therapy. I tried it for a couple of days and it gave me headaches, words were so small I had to have my face 3 inches from the screen to read anything. I returned the monitor, I don't need anymore eye strain than I already get at work.
The Samsung BD-P1200 is an absolute waste of money. The latest blu-ray titles won't play on it, so I had to do a firmware update. Three hours and a few tears later, I received error messages flashing across my plasma TV after installing the update. But--the firmware update must've worked on the BD-1200 because it played the discs. Then the optical port went bad--fell apart. I sent it in for repairs, but since it was 90 days past purchase date, I had to pay $60 for the repair + $24 for shipping it back. I packed it carefully in its original box and mailed it off. Samsung returned it to me in a cheap packing box with packing peanuts! Needless to say, it won't play anything now--skips, jumps, hops... Since the motherboard has to be replaced in order to replace the optical connector, the firmware update I sweated over is gone as well. I called Samsung and spoke with their incredibly rude "customer service" people. The "fix" is to send it back again, and they'll supposedly fix it, but I can kiss my original box good-bye; they toss those. They did agree to do this repair "for free" and sent a pre-paid shipping label. They also agreed to install the firmware update. Do I have any confidence whatsoever that Samsung will repair this unit to operate the way it's supposed to? Not at all.
The printer arrived with Amazon's usual good service, but the printer is unusable. The printer refuses to print without the inner door shut... even though the inner door is as shut as it can get.Having said that, Canon have just agreed to send out a new printer, gratis. :-(UPDATE: The second printer died six months later; Canon agreed to send out yet another printer. I'm torn between being peeved with the low robustness of the printer and marvelling at their customer service. I still wouldn't buy this printer again.
I am so very disappointed in this product, while the upper unit has great sound as expected from Bose - the changer is a joke, I have sent it back 3 Times and with in a short while it is gone again. And, I've had to pay to send it back, not worth the money I paid for it - they should take it off the market. Don't waste your money on this one!!!
DOA. The noise canceling feature does not work, instead a loud static noise attempts to cover the ambient noise... a new concept.Philips does not manufacture them anymore, all I could get as a replacement was a different model, worth half what I paid for these ones.
I reluctantly returned this product after a few weeks. It just does not charge in sunlight the way I expected it to.Even the manual say it takes two days of sun to fully charge the battery. I placed it in a West facing window for a week and it never fully charged. The company said the usual stuff. Window coating can diminish results, clouds, haze, etc. Plus the instructions say it has to be pointed right at the sun to charge correctly. So if you are driving West with the device on the front windshield it still won't charge correctly. You have to point it RIGHT at the sun.I laid it on my deck. It was drenched in sun and still didn't get a good charge.If you plug it into a wall outlet overnight then it will do a good job as a backup battery. But that isn't why I bought it.Plus it doesn't work quite right with iPods. When you plug the iPod in and hit the start button on the Solio, the Solio will charge the iPod. But after a few hours it will quit charging and the iPod will run off the internal battery until you hit start on the Solio again.Solio tech support said this is a known issue.I guess I will try again in a few years.Great idea, just not ready for prime time.
Before these head phones, I purchased Senneheiser PMX 80. Those sound very good and comfortable while running. But they are not when working out. So I wanted to try these headphones because of cheap price. I was eager to try these head phones. But when I put these on my ears, they are very lose. I think these are good for only larger ears. Then I tried them with my IPOD. Sound quality is horrible. These is no bass. The default headphones that came with ipod sound better.
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.
While this case is listed here as fitting both Palm III and Palm VII organisers, the packaging only mentions the Palm III. Sure enough, the Palm VII is just a little longer than the Palm III, so this case does not fit my Palm VII. Back in the box...
Bought two as Xmas presents. Both devices have had the major issues with batteries and memory. (One player had issues when taken out of box, tech support sent new battery, but to this day, still has same problem only now every other month.) Have spent several hours on phone with technical support. At least twenty minute wait each time.
I too have not received my $100 rebate either. In several emails with Customer support, they claim the rebate can not be given without "proof" of delivery within a very small 15-day rebate period. Unbelievable.If they are this hard to work with to get a rebate that I am entitled to, I sure hope I don't have a warranty claim, I can imagine how hard that would be.Overall, picture is ok, I also get a loud buzz if you change the settings and the remote is badly designed. But be ready to have your rebate denied for any possible reason.
This title caught my eye while browsing the library's fiction section.I found its initial thrust -- that a layman could be "jokingly" elected Pope -- interesting, but the book was all downhill from there. The plot is so implausible and contrived, and the dialogue throughout so wooden, that I struggled to continue reading it, finally giving up around Page 260. I wasn't concerned enough to read the final 132.The writing style throughout was at about a third-grade level, in my opinion, which annoyed and insulted me.I found the review of one Rev. Richard Shmaruk, printed on the book's back cover, REALLY amusing: "[the authors] have made an otherwise implausible fiction entirely plausible."Right. "Thank God" I didn't pay $24.95 for this piece of tripe.
I was very disappointed in the case. It is small and the pockets are too small. Business cards fit in the clear pocket but try and get them out! Not very functional. The palm fits in akwardly and syncking it in in the case (it is too hard to take it out) is tough.
This UV Filter would not accept the Tamron lens cap for the lens purchased with the filter... the filter glass was loose in the frame. It didn't cost much .. i.e. was cheap.
I just bought these headphones not too long ago, used them about 4-5 and the wires already messed up and looses sound from time to time!!! Very VERY dissappointed
Expecting to get at least a decent sound but it's just not there.It's easy to attach to ipod but that's about it.
First of all CONGRATULATIONS to all of you that received working units!!!!Ordered this player Aug 19,2007. I've yet to view a movie on it! Didn't work properly out of the box. At first I thought it was the remote that was bad. Did what was recommended in the trouble shooting section. Remote still didn't work. I called & asked for a new remote. They said it would be about 2 weeks (why in this day & age it takes that long puzzles me)After 3 weeks I still didn't have a new remote. In the mean time I try playing discs using the buttons on the unit - still wouldn't work properly. Hard time getting it to play, when it did play it wouldn't skip scenes, if I paused or stopped play, I couldn't get it to restart. I contacted Samstung (yes I meant stung)& I was instructed to return it for repairs (at my expense, which is b.s. since it didn't work out of the box) but I paid the $17.00 to send it for repairs. I got the unit back about 1 1/2 weeks later - and guess what? It still had the same problems!!! So, I contact Samstung again, which took me a better part of the day. About 3 times I was asked to call back at a later time because they were having phone problems. Had to repeat the problems too many times to too many people. I finally got to a service (if you can call it that) rep that could actually do something. He said they would send me a new unit & send me a UPS tag for the bad unit. Well, Wed (11/14/07 more than 12 weeks since I first ordered the unit)I received my "NEW" unit! HA! They sent me a refurbished unit - and can you guess? It didn't work either. The cables would not send a signal to the TV. So I get on the phone again and I'll admit I wasn't a happy camper & I wasn't pleasant. I paid $450.00 + tax, shipping & handling, shipping again for repairs. I expect a new unit. The one I bought did not work out of the box. Had I had the unit for a few months or a year I could justify them sending me a refurbished unit. I paid $450+ for a new unit and not a used unit. The woman I talked to said she put in a request for a "replacement" So, I asked if that meant a "refurbished" unit or a "new" unit? She said she put it in for a new unit but it wasn't approved as of yet and she would call me on Friday to give me an update. I told her if they send me a refurbished unit then they better send me a $300.00 check along with it, because I didn't pay $450.00 for a used piece of equipment. Well, she did call me back on Friday. However I just missed the call (7:30 pm EST)and called back immediately only to be put on hold for over 12 minutes only to find out that the ESC dept was closed! So, I won't find out what's going on until Monday. If they tell me they're going to send me a refurbished unit I'll tell them to just keep it and I'll chalk it up to a $500.00 mistake and I'll be sure I tell everyone I can what junk Samstung products are. With that said I bet you can guess that I'll never buy another Samstung product.
I bought 2 LinkSys Wireless Cards. I followed the installation instruction and installed both cards and the LinkSys Wireless router in less than 15 minutes. When I use the card on my Toshiba Tecra after 1 or 2 hours the computer freezes, and the only way out is to hard reset. I am running Windows XP. This problem is consistent and annoying. It also happens when I switch to another LinkSys Wireless Card. I called the LinkSys support and I was put on hold &lt;30 minutes, until I gave up. I did throw away the box (package) and I do not know if I can return it. I have also ordered a Netgear wireless. Hopefully I may be lucky this time.
The display is very difficult to view even with the contrast set to the maximum setting. It only worked a few days and then ceased functioning.
Linksys' wired router works great and easy to set up.However, wireless range is too short. (i've tested with three different pcmcia cards....SMC, Linksys, D-link....all didn't pick up signal only from a wall away(and about 30 ft)).Buy something else.
well,one good thing about amazon reviewsis that you find out the product has a widespread technical flaw.it worked fine for about six months...then LCD screen went deadwhich, of course, kills doing anything more complicated thanprinting word documents and maybe a picture or twoif there are so many people with this problem, EPSON, should recall the productcan't wait to deal with customer service, EITHER!!!don't buy it
Pro: the burning air from the laptop is good for warming hands in cold winter.Con:dark screenSince I bought this laptop, I swear I will never buy any product of Dell. There is no manual in the shipping box. There is no built-in microphone on my D410.
The Linksys product may be okay, but God help you if you need customer service! I bought the BEFW11S4 (their wireless router), and couldn't get it to install with my DSL modem. Four evenings I spent on the phone, in their service queue: a total of 6 hours, and NEVER did anyone answer the phone. Their call center system told me that the average wait time was 10 minutes, and after an hour and a half I had to hang up (there are others in the house who need to use the phone).I took the system back and bought one from Siemens. I did have a problem installing that one as well, but got through to a service rep in 6 minutes. Works great!Night and day. If I were you, I'd avoid this company if I could. I'll never buy another product from them.
I've tried this mic on two systems and have adjusted all the audio settings I could think of. You have to be within an inch or two of the mic just to get to pick up sound and even then it's very weak.
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.
Mine failed within days.. gave "write error" messages on all three cameras I tried it in, and could not be formattedAnnoying
I bought this system when there were no reviews based on:o Trusting the Sony brand name.o Impulse Buy after getting a ClieAs to every device, there are pros and cons. Problem is when the cons >> Pros.Pros:o System is small, Light Weight.o Can be placed vertical or horizontal.o Accepts MS & MS Pro (30 min for every 128 megs approx. at high quality)o Can record at various quality levels for memory efficincy.o Line-in and Line-out + RF in.Cons:o System ONLY RECORDS, it does not play what you recorded, so playing recordings on a big screen TV is out of the question.o No remote provided, which means you have to get up every time you want to start or stop a recording. Placing the system in a small space between your TV and DVD player adds the disadvantage of awkward button pressing.o Way too expensive. for the price of 2 I can get a top quality DVD recorder.o Recordings do not play on a PC.Sony always does this,come up with a great product (Clie) and flood the market with prototype add-ons that are discontinued due to 'lack of sales'. I hope this trend doesn't last long.
Gave this product a shot. I was surprised by two things. First, it worked as advertised. Second, the batteries would not last one evening. This was a killer for me. I let the batteries charge over 24 hours before use. Each time I tried to use the device it would stop working after 3 hours due to low battery. Also, for some reason, the IR extenders failed to stick well to my gizmos, increasing frustration with the product.
Have had it for 4 months; finally gave up and got rid of it. Very, very poor sound quality ... difficult to understand messages left. Also no battery backup.
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!
I have owned two GPS hanhelds by Magellan. Technically, the product is ok, performs well, but the main problems surface with support, software and interface.Magellan stopped most support for my two previous devices after a couple of years, this is amazing considering that I paid $250+ for them! The mapping software did not support (or recognize) my device anymore and they did not care at all. Thus I could not upload my tracks and waypoints any longer and was forced to buy a second unit and a new generation software. They do nto update their mapping software at all either.I find that the limits on waypoints and tracks are arbitrary and unecessary. I have to go thru all kinds of loops to upload my tracks because they have too many points. Ridiculuos if you think that you can have almost infinite memory in a card these days and even more in a PC with any decent HD.The mapping software can be hard to use and it is also unnecessarily limiting on the size of the area to be uploaded to the device! It seems that Magellan keeps limitations from an era long bygone of small memory space.To make it all worse, Magellan support does not give a rats tushy that you need support for your (2-3 year old) device. Their answer is that they do not support it any longer! I will not buy their beand any longer!
i bought this due to the low price and my tight budget. i couldnt even install it. it said it was compatible with Windows98 which i found out is not true. i do not recommend this to anyone. dish out a few extra bucks and get one that works.
As a runner, I must say that these are probably the WORST headphones I've ever owned. I've used the OMX-70 version, and loved those, so i thought I'd give the PMX70 a try. BIG MISTAKE!First of all, they grip my head too tightly. I've tried to adjust them, and it works for a minute or so, but they go back to their "tight grip" mode. Not comfortable!Next, given that the little "speakers" are aimed forward, they apparently do not deliver the sound into your ear. that results in poor sound quality.Finally, they do not handle sweat AT ALL. The sweat causes them to create a vacuum, and you get a suction "popping" with each step.I use them about 3 times, and decided to sell them "used" on eBay. I hope the next person enjoys them more than I did.
I purchased a Vigoro two zone water timer identical in function and appearance to the Melnor and obviously manufactured by the same company. I was using one side to water potted plants for 3 minutes a day. I had to exchange the timer for another unit because the valve never shut off completely and the pots flooded. the second unit appears to be working properly but with no indicators and the full cycle delay there is no easy way to know for sure
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.
Less plastic might be good sometimes but this SD card package comes without the plastic protective case. I have received the case with the "retail package" in the past. Now the product is shipped like the bulk product. This saves SanDisk but it would be nice to have something to store the card in when not in use.
unit failed in a very short time and I had to buy another. The second unit performs well.
I have grave reservations regarding writing a review of the Forschner 6" Chef's knife because so many buyers seem to love it. I, on the other hand, cannot stand this knife. I am an old guy and have gone through many stages of knife ownership in my life. They are more or less as follows: cheapest thing that can cut a carrot, inexpensive stainless steel (pretty but difficult to sharpen and keep sharp), inexpensive carbon steel (not pretty but easy to sharpen and keep sharp), basic Henckels, Henckels Professional S series, and finally Wusthof Classics with an overrated Shun thrown in here and there.I was intrigued, however, when the Forschner 8" Chef's knife kept winning accolades and I bought one just out of curiosity. It's a great knife and anyone in their right mind would recommend it- cheap, sharp, well designed, and easy to use. No beauty queen but a solid kitchen tool that gets the job done. A really good value for the 8" crowd.But 8" for me is about cutting up big heads of collards or slicing watermelons, not mincing garlic or chopping onions so I thought, "Why not try the 6" Forschner since you like the 8" so much". And here the story goes tragically south. I really don't know how to put this in a neutral Amazon review type of way and realize this is simply my take but I cannot STAND this knife. Yes, it cuts carrots, bones chicken, and it's cheap. It's possibly perfect as an only knife if you're in college or don't want to spend more than $16, but anyone who appreciates the joy and aesthetic of good cutlery is probably not going to be super happy with this choice. I think it's awkward to use and basically a stupid knife that does nothing well. Sorry. My expensive Shun 3.5" vegetable Alton's Angle paring knife is another ridiculous knife.Before you buy the Forschner 6" Chef's knife, you might want to try the Wusthof 4066/12cm Classic utility knife, the Wusthof Grand Prix II 4040/12cm utility knife, the Wusthof Classic 4582/16cm Cook's knife, or the Wusthof Grand Prix II 4585/16cm Cook's knife. I personally prefer the Wusthof knives over the Henckles because I like a lighter knife.I know, I know...the Wusthof's are not cheap and, yes, the Forschner 6" would be a better choice to have at a fish camp or the Boy Scout Retreat, but, as a day to day knife I want to partner with in the kitchen, it's just not going to happen. It's the only knife I've ever owned that I gave away...gladly.
Don't walk away from this product, run. I have owned it for less than a week and it has caused me nothing but headaches. Of course, if you like messages like "In Page Error" or much worse, "Windows was unable to save data to file... Data has been lost. This may be due to a hardware or network connection problem" then go ahead and buy it, but otherwise find a different solution. FWIW, this is the second SimpleTech storage device that I've owned. Neither of them are in working condition.
I was so excited to be able to use a headset while working from home. No such luck...I received several complaints from callers on the other end that could not hear me. I tried every adjustment I could think of, including adjusting my phone and holding the mouthpiece directly on my mouth. Sadly, this one made it to my pile of unusable products shortly after receiving it.
The Canon 2000 is a splendid worker: efficient, speedy, and compact. Its difficulty, and that of all inexpensive printers, is that it consumes the alcohol-based ink at an alarming speed. The on-line businesses which specialize in re-filling inkjet cartridges are quite correct: consumers may spend $69 on a printer, and over $400 a year on ink. Better to get a more expensive printer which conserves ink? Your move.
These are great sounding headphones -- I have no complaintwith their sonic qualities. I have a minor complaint withthe quantity, however. I don't know if it's because it takesmore juice to drive the larger coils in these, or if headphonesare now made so that they can't damage your ears by gettingtoo loud, but these headphones are not loud enough. My old[cruddy] Sony's are significantly louder with the same drivingsource. I recognize that this is generally not a characteristicthat is important for most headphone buying folk. But I wearheadphones when I practice my drums, and when I wear these,I can't hear the music over the din of my banging. In otherrespects, these are a fine pair of headphones and reproducemusic into your ears very well.
In less that a year, the remote quit. Got another one from Remotes.Com. It didn't work either, so therefore assuming the problem is in the TV as I have been told by a technician. TV itself has nice picture, but no remote now. Disappointed.
You can get similar result by using a grocery bag. I feel so stupid paying $6 for two such bags. Don't buy them.
I purchased this router for my new office in June. It seemed like the perfect solution for my small business. Worked beautifully for 3 months and one day (for no apparent reason), the router functionality stopped working every 5-15 minutes. The wireless functionality worked great, but PCs wired to the router would lose connection. The problem got progressively worse to the point where I can only access the internet from my laptop which connects wirelessly. All 4 ports are dead. I sat on the phone with linksys support for 2 hours (1 1/2 hrs of which was on hold), after which they told me they would replace my unit and that I would receive the forms via email within 24 hrs. One week later, I received the forms which specified that I must ship the unit to linksys at my own expense, wait 3 days while they processed my claim and tested the router, and wait another 5-9 business days for UPS ground to ship it back. The livelihood of my small web design business depends on the ability of all four of my employees to access the internet. After trying to deal with them for a couple of days, I couldn't afford to go without the router anymore, so I purchased another brand.
Before you buy this piece of junk it would be wise to read the negative reviews. This f1703 monitor has offically been recalled and is a lemon. The monitor works fine for a while but after a year the screen starts blacking out. The screen will turn on then it will repeatidly black out. Do not buy this item,you will be wasting your money!! If you already have one it would be wise to call the service support number and get the f1703 replaced.
I bought the Next Generation Remote Control Extender in late Nov of 2011. My goal is to store my cable box in my cabinet but that never worked. The only way I could get the remote to work is to attach the 'eye ball' outside of the cabinet door. That worked for the first 2 months, but shortly after the 2 month mark the device stopped working. The extender came with 2 batteries and both rechargeable batteries will not seem to recharge. Now the whole device does not work. This product is not worth the aggravation
Referring to the comments by Chris S Hughes from San Diego on &quot;Doesn't Work with the new Routers, August 5, 2003&quot;I emailed to Sales of Linksys asking if WSB24 can work on Version 3 of BERW11S4. The reply is as follows:&quot;The new Router has a very strong antennas which do not require the Signal Booster.&quot;
The box has TWO 1&quot; x 1.5&quot; bar codes that both look exactly like UPCs. Send in the &quot;wrong&quot; one, and they won't honor the rebate.Hint: The &quot;real&quot; UPC is covered up with another sticker, so you MIGHT not even see it!
i guess i just like kodak's and sony's colors better -- my friend's shots just seem richer and more vibrant. the kodak is also simpler to use. also, some of the comments on the canon camera locking up worry me...i may buy canon again, but i will test it first.
If you got a crappy brand TV like the Samsung the East Meadow guy got, you might need a super-expensive cable like this to make the image quality acceptable, but if you have a namebrand TV like Sony or Sharp or Philips or Toshiba or Panasonic, a $15 HDMI-DVI cable totally suffices. This Monster cable is no better than the $15 guy (also available on Amazon, just search for "hdmi dvi cable"). Don't waste your money.
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.
This is our second Presto "percolator" in the past year. They both broke shortly after the return period expired. Great, hot coffee. While it lasted.
THIS CARD DOES NOT COME CLOSE TO THE ADVERTISED RANGE.
When I received this product and opened a box, I noticed that the plastic bag in which the drum is packaged was opened already and several of the protective parts that Hewlett Packard mounts in the factory were removed. I went ahead and installed the drum and it seems to be working OK, but if I wasn't in such a rush to print I would have returned it. When I purchase something that is listed as new, I do not expect it to have been opened already.
I've owned this thermometer for several years and it has failed as often as it has worked. When the temperature gets down toward zero (when you care most about knowing the temperature outside) it only displays LLL. If the battery in the transmitter is toward the low end of its charge store, there is not enough power to send the signal to the receiver which displays only a line of dashes. If the receiver battery is low, it may still display only dashes even if the transmitter is sending a strong signal.Too many things can go wrong with this unit, I would not recommend it to a family member.
This item was unsatistfactory, doesn't work, I am not sure why it dont work. Now what do I do with it.
There is an entire series of these cameras produced by Dlink, which can be grouped into one product line. This being the most expensive of the line, would have the least reviews and exposure. Read about the others before buying.I was just called to a new client site last week that has 11 cameras installed.Of the 11, half at any given time will drop off the network and/or lock up. He was continually calling his exiting tech guy who performed the install to reset them and eventually called me in because he wasn't getting in his own words "what he paid for".I've used netstumlber and a few other apps to verify the wireless network health, which in my opinion is very good. At the farthest point, I am still receiving 92% signal with a non-enhanced Linksys router. Other devices on his network are problem free; the issues are isolated to the cameras.Short of recommending the client box them and send them back for a refund, I've emailed DLink for any opinions or aftermarket "fixes". They are running the latest firmware. I've tried to pick a few up on E-Bay to at least test them in a controlled environment, but spending $400 per camera when there are obvious problems would not be something I would be willing to invest in. It would be something I would be interested in since if they do work as promised, I could recommend them to future clients.My credentials, ex-NYPD officer and instructor, CCNP/CCDP CISSP, have a 10+ year networking business serving major Brokerage houses in Manhattan and have a smaller business auditing networks, recommending network security, and wireless solutions.I will follow-up if Dlink provides an actual solution. AIM is my username above if anyone has jumped this hurdle.FOLLOW-UP10 days have passed and not a peep back from DLink Tech support. Considering that the inquiry was for a $6500 total DLink purchase which was detailed in the e-mail, it would lead someone to believe that selling is important, support is not. I called their sales line and someone immediately picked up. Sorry, Ford Motors in 1908 wouldn't have survived if their Model-T failed to start "most" of the time.The cameras were boxed up and sent back. I was able to pull a few down and place them in a controlled environment for testing. Of the 3 I tested, 1 locked up within 24 hours. Not a good score. Still they also are trying to get into the infrastructure market with hubs, switches, and larger corporate items. I support over 40,000 users on my main account and their line is one I can't recommend.Waiting for DLink. Not too confident they will get back to me.
This unit was just ok. It worked well with the exception of pulling in one channel that all my other tvs could. The remote is simple and well laid out which was helpful since I could not find codes that would work this device for my Onkyo multi-purpose remote.The negatives included poor build quality on the optical audio connection. It broke the first time I plugged in a cable. The guide was very slow, especially if you moved beyond the five or so channels that show at once on the screen.The biggest downer is that it just will not power up after 18 months of use. The unit is protected from surge by a Monster Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 MKII and all the other devices connected to it are fine.If you want a long term solution for a display with no tuner beware!
Recently installed this cartridge and it is not printing red correctly. All of the colors are "off'. Disappointed, I am wondering what is wrong with this cartridge.
This cable didn't work with my SONY Bravia 46" LED TV, and 3.5 stereo male pin is not have enough length for the audio jack, few laptops need at lease 12" long like my dell latitude, my cheapest VGA cable works for the TV.
I have a JVC TV and did alot of research before makng a purchase.I got this dvd player at a closeout price from sears. I have only had it 3 weeks but today it goes back. I have played a few dvd's and have found the picture quality to be fairly dark with a funny reddish cast to it. The sound quality is horrible. I do not want surround sound but I would like to hear the movie. I have to turn the volume on the tv almost as high as it will go which causes you to have to lower the volume when there are louder sceens. I hooked up the S-video output but it did not improve picture or sound quality. The remote is not that great and will not control your tv. The search continues.....
I bought this player and made a mp3 cd on my computer (at a speed of 2X)After putting the cd into the player and waiting for ten minutes for the player to load, a message said &quot;No Disc&quot; After following the instructions for this problem on the website, the problem persists. I exchanged the player for the same on and had the exact same problem. Neither of these players played regualr audio cds either, on looked as though it was playing, but there was no volume, the other just didn't play. I strongly suggest you don't waste your time and money on this unpredictable, player of poor quality and performance.
This has to be about the most frustrating piece of hardware I've purchased recently. In two of my vehicles it doesn't work most of the time and in another vehicle it works for 15-20 minutes before a radio station cuts in, if I'm lucky. I used the iTrip in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose with equal frustration. In my opinion it is not worth its high price (or any price). You won't want to show off your iPod while using this device. Very disappointing.
I purchased the Zoom 80 upon the birth of my now 2-yr old daughter. We immediately had problems with the film not loading. The store convinced me that I was not feeding it in properly. Needless to say it often took me 2 or more times to do this simple task. I then had problems with the camera not turning on all the time, requiring that I open &amp; close the cover several times until it did turn on. Of course, when I took it back to the store it worked. This was a recurring problem during its short life.On the positive side, the pictures were generally sharp. The best features of the camera were its compactness &amp; clamshell cover.However, don't let the &quot;armored&quot; case fool you. I just took the camera in to a repair shop where it was declared dead. The camera circuit board was damaged and would be too costly to replace. The repairman said that his guess was that it was knocked around too much. Granted, it may have been handled roughly at times but it was never dropped.
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 bought the adapter new from PCUniverse, and the moment I activated the device it caused my laptop to lock up. I tried on 3 different laptops and several different networks, and the adapter would always lock up the machine within 5-10 minutes or less. I'm not going to buy another wireless-n adapter...
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.
When I received this drive everything seemed fine...I plugged it in via USB 2.0 since I didn't have the Firewire 400 cable I needed and it worked, albeit with a slow transfer speed. After I purchased the cable a few weeks later, however, the drive failed to mount when connected via Firewire. I contact iomega's support via their online interactive chat and the support person informed me that the first thing I needed to do was plug the drive directly into a wall outlet instead of into a power strip; apparently these drives are extremely sensitive to power fluctuations (already not a good sign). I don't know about you, but with my setup that's just not possible and I told him so and asked what other avenues we could explore. There were none. That was it. If I couldn't plug the drive into a wall outlet he couldn't help me. I'm returning the drive.
The jack feels loose in my mp3 player and it makes a static noise because of it. Don't buy it.
The software for this scanner is for the birds. I,ve been trying for days to check out the features, but keep losing the image or can,t find it anywhere. Unlike my old visioneer where scanning is so easy and all the scanned image is in one place where it is easily found.
I purchased this printer 4 weeks ago and have not been able to use it. I use Vista Home Premiun but the softwere is not compatable with Vista and I get an error statement that says Fatal Error every time I try to load it. Amizon tells me to contact HP. ( Not their problem and will not accept a return.) I did this but HP does not seem to know how to fix it. Most HELP agents do not have knowledge of this product. DO NOT purchase this product if you use Vista. Do not purchase anything from Amizon if you intend to use it. No returns if opened. How do you know if it doesn't work if you don't open it...... ?
This is the biggest piece of electronic junk that I have ever bought. They started for over $300 and it appears that the price can't get low enough. Very user unfriendly with terrible instructions. Ours worked (if you call it that) for about a year then crashed. Garbage with a short warranty. Stay clear!!!!
I was persuaded to buy two of these SDHC cards by all the positive reviews. The first one was defective. It made my brand new Nikon D90 behave strangely. About 25% of the time when I turned the camera on the "Format" screen on the LCD popped up asking if I wanted to format the card. I selected "No" and pushed the o.k. button. Unfortunately, this did not get rid of the screen. I had to turn the camera off and on once, twice, or three times to get rid of the screen. It also happened sometimes during a shooting session. At first I thought that I had a defective camera. After using the card for a couple of days and still having the same problem I decided to try the other card. Using this second card solved the problem and it hasn't happened again after several days of using it. I went back and read the negative reviews and decided that the quality control by the manufacturer isn't very good. I'm going to send both of them back and order a couple of Sandisk SDHC cards.
I have always used sandisk CF cards. I bought this for my new Canon 40D and right away I started to see that one out of every 100 images was corrupted. First I thought it was the new camera but soon the camera started to freeze on me when in continuous shooting mode. I thought I might have a bad copy of the 40D! Did some research and found that the same issue was faced by others and the issue was the card and not the camera. I replaced it with an EXTREME III 4GB card and i have not seen the problem since even in continuous shooting mode. I'd recommend sticking with EXTREME III series for now!
When I first bought this in summer 2007, I was very happy with this little camera. But soon after, I started to struggle with uploading the videos onto my computer. Nine tries out of ten, the PC just didn't seem to "see" the device, so the Flip software failed to initiate. It took me multiple attempts to save my video files onto my PC. Finally today, after spending a maddening two hours trying to retrieve updated firmware from the Flip webside and trying every USB port on my PC without being able to save my videos, I called customer support. A very nice and patient man spent 3 hours on the phone with me and we still couldn't figure it out. After all else failed, he finally suggested I take it to a nearby CVS Pharmacy that happens to have a Pure Digital machine that could make a DVD from the videos on the Flip recorder. It didn't work. The CVS machine didn't "see" my Flip either. So, six hours later, my videos are still trapped on my Flip and I am no closer to a solution. The nice young man in customer support said he would escalate my case to higher level technical support and I should expect a call back in a few days. I'm so sorry I bought this product. What a sad waste of time and money!
i tried camcorder, camera, 2 phones, a wireless usb card, a usb hub, nothing could connect through to pc, sending back, well, might not be worth it
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 has crashed my laptop and PC so many times that my laptop is no longer functioning at all. It worked on my PC for two weeks and now I'm seeing the horrid blue screen on my brand new PC. Do not buy this unless you are wanting to mess up your PC!
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.
Neither the camera nor the PC would recognize this card. Sent email to tech support requesting assistance. 2 weeks later and still no response. Card is useless to me.
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 !
Pros: The radio looks nice and expensive.Cons: The reception is so poor, that my $15 Radio Shack radio picks up better. This will be the last time I purchase a cheap Chinese knock off.
This case may look nice, but once you receive it and realize that the hole is too small for the camera wrist strap to fit through, and that the case won't latch closed with the camera in it, you may regret your purchase.
I bought this printer for it's ability to print 13x19 and it's price range. While this printer is CAPABLE of printing a few beautiful pictures, it is a hassle to maintain and I have wasted much ink and paper trying to get quality prints from it. Espon designs products that require EPSON papers. I have beautiful Moab rag papers and other fine papers and no matter what, lines result in every print. This printer is decent for glossy papers MADE BY EPSON. But that is basically it's scope. If you want fine art prints this is not the printer for nice papers.The ink is ridiculously expensive and if you want to print high quality prints you will need to replace the cartridges BEFORE they run out b/c once the inks are low, print quality is lost. Another 100 bucks.I have also had problems getting this printer to read BRAND NEW INK Cartridges. Epson sent me 2 replacements, but this seems to be a common problem.I think the trouble most printers cause is ridiculous in the industry. Who else could manufacture something that has so many problem!My next printer will NOT be an Epson.
This product "in theory" is awesome.It promised to make my job of restaurant supervision much easier.The product that I purchased may be faulty.. but I cannot download or compress any video.My computer locks up and I cannot even "safely eject" or turn off the FLIP without a FIGHT.There is no support available... so I will return my FLIP this afternoon.
I ordered these jewel cases for my daughter's sweet 16 favors. In a 100 pack, about 25 of them were broken. We did not have time to return them, so we used what we could and bought more from best buy.
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.
the installation software and manual that came with it were extremely unhelpful, and wouldn't actually install anything, so I had to find newer software on their website. Finally got it working and it has bad, flickering video quality. A day wasted trying to get it to work right.
El producto es excelente en cuanto a precio (ning&uacute;n otro Sennheiser por ese costo), sin embargo, la calidad del sonido deja mucho que desear ya que los agudos son excesivos y los tonos m&aacute;s bajos apenas se pueden apreciar con calidad.Para aquellos que simplemente les interesan unos aud&iacute;fonos para oir m&uacute;sica est&aacute;n muy bien pero para los que tienen un o&iacute;do m&aacute;s refinado no los recomiendo, se sentir&aacute;n descepcionados.
I purchased this along with a new head unit for my car. Upon installation it worked intermittently for a short time, say a day or two, but then suddenly stopped responding to button pushes.I contacted tech support and they walked through some troubleshooting but ultimately decided that I had a defective unit and we set up a replacement.Upon receiving and installing the replacement the exact same thing happened- the device would work intermittently for a day or two before completely failing to respond.I've installed just about every piece of car audio equipment I've ever owned, so I'm not a novice but I took it to a local installation, just in case the problem was me.Want to know something funny? They refused to install it. They claimed they have had nothing but problems with the device and have completely stopped installing them as a result.This is essentially a ~$45 paperweight, and an ugly one at that. I highly recommend against purchasing it.
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.
It sounded really cool to have all-in-one computer especially to someone who has a little living space. However, do not buy this.It won't take much of your living space but it will take a lot of headahes and fighting with gateway customer service. and they are not nice.My first problem was the screen would start blink.(screen to completely black and to screen thing) It didn't shut off or anything but it got worse and worse everyday that I couldn't even see anything.I sent it in to Gateway and they charged somewhat $250. ridiculous amount.About 10months later? it started to blink and the problem repeated.This computer had seaten in my closet for about 1yr but I saw some kind of solution online saying about power supply.I bought it and it worked for about 3 days. But now, this would have some kind of scary blue screen show up then completely shuts off and repeat it.This problem was even worse than before.I believe that Gateway knows the problem but wouldn't take the responsibility. it sux.
I just tried for the LAST time to retrieve a stuck CD out of the changer. I have the 3 CD changer and have had trouble with it since I bought it 3 yrs ago. Not only is it giving the famous "error", it also refuses to release the CDs.Today was the last straw. I got my trusty screwdriver and took the thing apart and got my beloved CDs out undamaged. I hate this thing. It's now in the trash.The other complaint is that it makes so much noise when changing from disc to disc you could never fall asleep to soft music. Just as you nod off, the thing changes CDs and it's so loud it scares you to death....sounds like the thing's literally chewing up the disc.I would love to know why Bose continues to sell this item...it's not worth the cardboard box it's shipped in.I must say I really enjoy the main unit with the radio and single CD player.It looks like the two pieces are not made by the same company.I would give it "-5" stars if I could.Please don't waste your money.
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
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
This thing is absolutely awful. The sound quality is poor at best. It sounds like you're listening to the music through a cardboard tube. I don't know what they're talking about as far as the 40-sec. antiskip because it skips if you look at it the wrong way, and although "red with black accents" sounds cool, it looks really cheap. This thing is not good, save your money.
The drive died just five weeks after purchase. The minimum cost for data recovery was $1400 in 4-6 weeks, and started at $2400 or more for faster service. Seagate/Maxtor will replace the item with a...refurbished drive.Sayonara Seagate/Maxtor. You'll get no more business from me!
Thought I had found a good product, now I am going back to a drip coffee maker. - - - - - - -Perfect, quality little 6 cup percolator. This seems to have quality & finish I hadn't expected. We always try to buy America made first, but couldn't find coffee percolators made anywhere but China. The coffee doesn't touch plastic in this pot, which I like. I connected this to a GE digital timer and have fresh coffee every morning not processed through plastic. We shopped local stores like Macy's and couldn't find anything like this or even a 6 pot percolator. Very satisfied with this product.
Received my router - followed the instructions - plugged the cable modem to the router, router to the computer and....everything worked great for 3 weeks. Since that time I have had trouble accessing the internet through the router. The helpline took an hour to sort out the problem out and it still isn't sorted to my satisfaction. If I leave the computer turned on for more than 24 hours I need to turn off the modem and router to allow the IP addresses to reset (or something like this !). It appears to be linked to static and dynamic IP address problems, but the literature that came with it didn't explain this. I had to download the book from the internet. It's getting way too technical for my level of computer knowledge. If you are going to buy this product make sure you are knowledgeable enough about IP addresses, DHCP setting etc
Count me as another in the crowd who loved this monitor for two years. Now I can only enjoy it if the only interaction I desire with it is watching the blue light in the power button flicker.When I contacted Gateway for an RMA, here is what I was told:gateway: "Find a local repair shop."me: "Sure, where can I find a list of authorized service centers."gateway: "We do not have that information."me: "I have NEVER contacted a computer or electronics company about a repair issue without them being able to immediately provide me with a list of authorized service centers. NEVER. You don't have that information?"gateway: "Gateway doesn't provide that information. The best I can tell you is to find a local repair shop. Or you can contact Gateway, Mundocorp, or Skyline to by parts."me: "I thought that I WAS in contact with Gateway Support ... right now."gateway: "you are"me: "And you cannot provide a repair RMA, nor direct me to anyone who can."gateway: "We don't provide that information on an out of warranty monitor."me: "The warranty status is irrelevant. It only indicates whether I have to pay for the repair. You're telling me that once a Gateway product is out of warranty, there is no repair support whatsoever?"gateway: "You must find a local repair center."me: "Please indicate in the resolution of the support ticket that I am absolutely disgusted, and will never buy another Gateway product."I don't know what the world is coming to, but as for my portion of it, there will be no further connection to ANY Gateway product, ever again.
It appears that one can unlock this product without the key: All you need is a bit of cardstock (or used toilet-paper tube) and a ballpoint pen. For more information on this vulnerability, search for "kensington lock vulnerability" on Google.
Case received was the wriong size and was returned to retailer. Have not received reply as yet.
I went through the return process twice, and they only sent 1 keyboard each time instead of 5. This listing will NOT get you 5 keyboards!
PRO- Adds a potentially reasonable amount of protection.CONS- So does an expired condom. It doesn't matter how well this protects the lens' surface if you can't actually take good images with it attached. If that wasn't the case, why would anyone by something other than a lens cap?SUMMARY:You get what you pay for, and maybe even a little less.RATING BREAKDOWN:- Good protection at a great price, which is job one for a UV filter: 5 Stars- Super-ultra-spectacularly crappy glare control: -4 Stars- Allowed me to work an expired condom reference into a review in a context-appropriate manner: +1 StarTHE REVIEW:This is an inexpensive filter that's also cheap. The glass is stable and mounted securely to the metal ring, so I'm sure it will do the most important job a UV filter can do: protect the lens from incidental scratches and light impacts.However, in terms of optical quality, this filter sucks. Part of the problem is the 67mm barrel. The other part of the problem is the cheap optical coating. It doesn't reduce glare;It enhances it.This isn't very noticeable until shooting into direct light in low-light... such as shooting people in front of things like Christmas trees. The light goes in the filter, hits the lens, bounces off the treated layer, hits the backside of the filter and stays there. Whatever specks of light you have out in front will stay there as ghosted &#34;lightows&#34; (I couldn't think of the technical word, so I figured a lightow is like like a shadow, only with lights instead of shade).As a base layer of protection: excellent. As an addition that will lend itself to any quality other than detrimental: excellent.
This product works fine with most components. However, it appears to have an issue with Sony receivers. I was never able to get it to control the Sony receiver. (It did work fine with all my other components.) I finally gave up and bought a Xantech Hidden Link IR Expansion kit instead (also available on Amazon). The Xantech kit worked with everything without any problems and only took 5 minutes (first try!) to get all my components working, including the Sony.
this product failed after 2 weeks of use as long as it worked it acted as it was supposed to
Router stops working after 10 minutes, requires a constant computer restartManufacture agreed to replace it, however I have to pay shipping charges and wait few weeks,
I bought these from another seller. Only 3-4 of the disks worked in my Philips CDR800 CD recorder. Even the ones that worked had issues--i.e., I had to reboot the CD recorder after finalizing.
The current descriptions are fine IF you are in need of Lexmark or Epson JetInk Cartridges only. I would be delighted to see a chart made available to allow those of us with say, Canon or H/P Printers, to select the proper cartridge without the larger margin of error.
I work with graphics design. I read a number of reviews before buying this model, and gave it a try anyway. I found some similarities and some differences to what others were saying, but overall this monitor is a disappointment:First the bad points:1. In order to see as much color range (gamut) as possible you have to tilt the thing slightly to the left. This alone makes working with images annoying and is a considerable design flaw. I've read it's part of the technology used in this (and comparable) monitor. Other monitors don't have this problem, certainly not so badly. It gets difficult assessing a picture when you have to tilt yourself a bit just to see the washed out colors appear like they are supposed to when looking at it straight on.2. On screens utilizing a black background and gray horizontal stripes (e.g. some public forums), the gray strips appear a glowing silver/chrome as they cross from left to right. This is annoying, especially as when looking at it directly straight the middle looks normal. This artifacting is a problem with the monitor technology. (indeed, such a user forum has this color scheme and has people talking about this monitor too and I betcha you can find it fairly easy...)3. This I've seen in numerous models and has been seen on screengrabs by other users: The upper right corner of the screen washes out colors (e.g. dark gray and black items look solid washed out black. This makes the monitor useless unless you do all your image editing in the lower left corner!)4. After one DAY, I booted the machine and within 10 minutes the desktop (WinXP) was replaced by diagonal jaggy lines. After rebooting and uninstalling the calibration software, it seemed to work fine. Other people on other forums reported other problems; in short the bundled software (which nobody has yet found an upgrade to) is not reliable. :(5. No DVI cable?! For $600 new, it ought to come with a DVI cable.6. Only a ONE YEAR warranty?! Everybody else offers 3 year warranties for some reason. Is Gateway close to bankruptcy? Why do they lack the confidence on a product (LCD monitor) they are trying to win accolades with considering the fabulous specs (21", .0270 DP, 1000:1 contrast ratio at a fair price) that deserves a 3 year warranty for the most common problems (dead pixels, backlight)? Indeed, I'll sing the reason - and I want you to sing with me in unison: "We lack ability, yes we do. We're also gonna try to sock it to you! Oooh-aaah-ooooooh!"Good points:1. 21" - yowza!!!2. 8ms time is not that bad; gameplay is quite acceptable.3. The calibration software that comes with it is easy to run - just read the online tutorial first. But beware, it causes problems too (read above)4. I didn't note any dead pixels, stuck pixels, the hum others have heard at higher brightness levels5. No brightness bleed and blacks are very sharp6. 1000:1 contrast ratio is a dream7. Solid, vibrant colors8. 0.270 dot pitch (at native 1680x1050 resolution) shows VERY sharp, enviable text. It's lovely.9. I had no problems with the DVI port, others stated they had10. It has inputs for almost every conceivable video input: S-video, component input, VGA, DVI... it just about doubles as a monitor as well.I really wanted to love this monitor. But the uneven brightness problem renders only a portion of it usable for graphics work and you can see it easily with an all white background. Even monitors with a brightness bleed on the edges still put out usable working displays.)In short, don't drool over the good points. The negative ones will ruin the experience unless you only type documents and crunch numbers in a spreadsheet. Keep in mind I rate it 1 star for my own uses (graphics design, photo manipulation) and for those needs detail is utterly essential. Average users (Word processing, some number crunching) will adore how crisp the text is. Gamers will love the saturation and vibrance, but some will probably notice at some point how some parts look too dark and washed out.And by the time you read this, you'll find some stores putting it on their clearance shelves. For $350, general usage purposes make this monitor an excellent buy if you get an extended warranty from somebody (and from most anybody, it'll be cheaper than through Gateway direct). But not for professional graphics or some games that are black-heavy (e.g. Doom3!)
I have a RCA plug to earphone jack that I was using on a iPod Nano, figuring that a "stereo link" would offer better sound quality.First off, I have the latest Nano (5th gen). The link would allow RCA to iPod dock.After reading the reviews & a bit of research lead me to 'Nyko Stereo Link for iPod'. It seemed well constructed & the reviews seemed favorable.After I received the link; within a week, I tried it on my Sansui 9090 db, a 30 year old receiver, it didn't work. I thought it might be because of my receiver & the age so I went to a neighbor with a newer receiver & got the same result. I then went to 'Best Buy', trying it on their units; still nothing.I exchanged the email with Amazon & got an email back saying my credit card charges would be reversed so I'm not charged for the item. I still have the original packaging if they want me to send it back? But the unit might not be worth the trouble in that it wasn't that high of a price; I think around $10.00.Thank you Amazon
This is the worst product I have ever bought. Amazon usually has nice, reputable people to buy and deal from and the6y 're very responsable aaaaaabout what's advertised in their sites, but this time, this SELLER has gone too far, not only is this not a HP ink at all but the box is squashed manufactupred in China ink but it says in the bottom REPAIRED IN CHINA.The box all is in chinese characters and only says that the top in English on a solid blue background top pwhere the HP they announced should have been. I demand my money back for this crappy product and it they want it sent back they SHOULD PAY for the shipping back, why should I be out of any money because they LIED?
My 820 seemed like a bargain for its low price and seeminly high dpi and such, but the bargain turned into a money pit. I was printing maybe 30 or 40 4x6 prints per set of cartridges... I now own an HP 7350 that looks just as good and it printed 135 4x6s on oneset of cartridges.The whole borderless feature is overated. Just print three 4x6s on a sheet of photopaper and trim with scissors. It's all-around cheaper.I would NOT recommend this printer unless you own stock in Epson.
First of all, I am very happy with the scanner itself. It provides high quality scans at every resolution. Photos turn out great and installing the hardware components was a snap. Please note that I said installing the HARDware was a snap..the software on the other hand is just ridiculous. You have to install several differnt components that are required to edit photos, etc. Now, one would think that this software 'package' would mean that you could move back and forth seamlessly. WRONG! You have to launch a program to do anything and its just a huge pain to have to wait for the software to catch up. SLOW, SLOW, SLOW. The software is not user-friendly unless you want to read through the manual over and over and oh, by the way you have to install that too....whatever. I would highly recommend this scanner to anyone if not for the software and I don't think buying another software program is acceptable. Do the research and get something with better software or you will be sorry...trust me.
The v505bx randomly closes or minimizes 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. What ever I was working on, is just lost.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.
Didn't mind them at first - had my hopes up, since I believe in breaking in quality components. I have broken these things in thoroughly. Listened via my iPod and my computer. I have come to the conclusion that they are like early high-end audio and studio monitors - lots of detail, utterly unnatural and thin tonalities. Music sounds bleached. Comparing them to the Etymotics ER-6i - which may simply be a better match for the devices I'm using, but I don't think so - the ER6i is a bit more detailed, has much more impactful bass, sweeter tonality and in general sounds more like music. I will miss the heavier construction and behind the ear security of the Shure's, but, to my tastes, they have become increasingly unpleasant to listen to. The Etymotics are a bit more money, but not much, and they are designed, clearly, by people in touch with the FEEL of music, not just the frequency range.
I bought this player in January and it worked well for about 6 months. One day the display goes dark and I called customer support as a toll call and held for 45 minutes. After an unanswered email, I mailed it in for warranty repair. They denied the work claiming it was damaged and considered uncovered by the warranty. I would definitely buy another brand of player.
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 recently purchased the HWU8DD, but I would not do so again any time soon. While it is apparently a brilliant inovation, the excecution at this stage needs a lot of improvement. For example, when you try to load the program there is no way seeming to get around signing up for a utility "hot spot locater" program and going through all the hassel of registering, getting a password through your regular Email address etc before you can get back to the program itself.Once you are back to loading the program you might end up wishing you hadn't. All of us have disregarded the warning from Windows about "do not install this program, it has not passed the Windows approval and may cause harm to your computer".Well you get the warning again whith this installation, but this time you better heed it. I did not and my computer crashed BIG TIME. It took about four hours of work to get it back to the point where I could "restore" to an earlier time.Tech Support for Hawking has been responsive but doesn't seem to think either of my complaints have any merit.As I said earlier, it is a brilliant inovation, but I'd definately await Ver 2 before considering it.Don Jenkins
This product is more like reddish pink than burgandynot only i was disappointed with its colorbut if you look at the product more carefullyits surface of the case is not smooth as it appears to be on Product Photoits more like a crocodile-ish leather type...which makes it lookwhat some old-ladies will be carrying around...i give 2 stars cuz it does protect my camera...but like other reviews says, don't expect any storage for cables, memory card, and etc. Its whole for strap sucks too...very inconvenient when i want to quickly take out my camera for photo shoot.Only thing i like is...Canon logo...
Don't trust the company. You can always see rebate from its products, but you will never get the rebate. Amazon really should remove products from the company.
I used both a Sony and HP burners with varying success on these discs. Even if the disc was successful on burning, the disc often skipped or froze with errors upon playback. I also found out that the organic dye deteriorates after about a year so that a disc that worked for back up a year ago will often not be playable months later.
really really bad bass reproduction and lot of noise at the high end as well. Stay away from these!
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.
Nice product , but suggetsing that this is a fit for anything less than a 14" laptop is misleading ..as the laptop fits too loosely. I returned mine as my Sony 13.2" floated in the sleeve,the 12-13" model is a snug fit.
I had high hopes for these earphones from reading other (mostly positive) reviews. Unfortunately, I had a much different experience.First, I found the earplugs to be painful. I couldn't keep any of the silicone ones in my ear for more than 5 minutes before the ache was more than I wanted to deal with. I don't generally have sensory issues like this -- I can (and do) wear foam earplugs for hours on end at work without being bothered by them. Etymotic does include foam plugs in the package, and they are an improvement in comfort, but still too uncomfortable to want to keep in for long.And no matter which kind of plugs were inserted, they all suffered the same major problem: NOISE!Any time you shift slightly -- which is all the time -- you hear a very loud rubbing noise from the earplug getting tugged slightly by the attached cord. If you want to know what I'm talking about, try this simple test right now: stick your finger in your ear deep enough to block out some noise, then WIGGLE it around. A louder version of this sound is what you will hear every time you turn or tilt your head slightly while wearing the Etymotic earphones. For even more fun, put in your Etymotics and grind your teeth. You probably never realized how much noise that could make.One other reviewer mentioned that these must be for extremely sedentary people because he tried wearing them while working out and the rubbing noise was unbearable. I know exactly what he is talking about.Honestly, I can't see how any true "audiophile" can overlook this. I hear lots of comments about bass response and mid-range clarity and other such blah-dee-blah, but not nearly enough mention from these same people about this awful noise. Maybe they've got their music turned way up, but at quiet to moderate listening levels, these noises are very distracting.So to sum up: they hurt, and they make loud annoying noises. I'm sending mine back, and looking for some over the ear noise canceling headphones instead.
I had read a glowing review of this item in the NY Times, so I ordered it. First of all the quality of the video it produces is poor (i.e. very grainy). It is also subject to shaking at the slightest move while you are filming. I have a Mac desk top computer and it also does not seem to work with it. Every time I plug it into my Mac, it asks me to download an update, even though I have already done it. So, it was a bad decision, and it will stay in my drawer.
I've only had this a few days, so I can't comment on reliability. I'd probably return this if it wasn't so close to Christmas and didn't have time to get another gift.Things I like:- The picture quality is pretty good- The screen is large- You can put your camera's SD card in, and it finds subdirectories on the card and displays the picture (or at least it works that way with my Casio).Things I don't like:- The resolution is NOT 640x480 as described. It is 800x480. Wider than 640x480, but nonstandard. So if you upload a picture with standard 4:3 image ratio, there are dark gray (black but not true black) bars on the side. You really have to crop the pictures to have them look good.- Only holds 20 pictures on internal memory (not dependent on size, it has a hard limit in the UI). Plan on buying an SD card.- The directions are not very good.- The UI is hard to work with, but eventually I got through it OK.- The USB port is just to connect to a thumb drive or similar (not to your computer). This turns out to not be such a problem, because you're going to have to get an SD card anyway so the USB is not very useful.Things I didn't try:- Multimedia features
These memorex keyboards are okay. The hot keys won't work unless you install the software on to your computer, but the software is memory resident. So it becomes just another program that eats up your system resources. Also for some reason, memorex decided to put lead as a conductor in the keyboards cord, so you run the risk of getting lead poisoning each and every time you touch the cord. You will see a warning to this effect on the cord itself.That alone is enough of a reason to stay away from Memorex keyboards! Even though Memorex does make cordless keyboards, they lost me as a customer due to their reckless use of lead in their products.Not worth the money, not even if it was free. Buy another brand of keyboard. Lead can cause cancer.Russell
I purchased this item through Amazon and received it from an Amazon vendor the next day. That is the only thing I can say positive about the product. I am not sure if it is old and has been laying around for years or not, but since I have an older model laser printer HP 5P, these cartridges are not easily found at good prices anywhere. My old cartridge was running out of toner ink and my copies were getting lighter. This new cartridge is great for dark black tones, but there are 4 stripes that run across the page. I tried cleaning the cartridge and cleaning my printer, but to no avail. Since I use this all the time for my work, I am very unhappy with this product. I think that Amazon should make sure that their vendors are not selling old and/or defective products. When I print an envelope, there are 4 black stripes across the front and it looks terrible. Since I threw out the box and the purchase details, I did not know where to send it for replacement! I hope other people do not have this same problem.
This thing is atrocious, if Toshiba had any class they would have bought back every single one of these they sold to unsuspecting customers. First off, the original I bought had to be taken back, it did not work. The 2nd one I got worked, sometimes. It would not play certain dvd's the remote had a mind of its own. Had to push the buttons many times before it responded. Finally it just stopped playing dvd's Now all it will play is cd's and not very well. I got an Oppo unit, which is a hundred times better than this crap. I will never buy a toshiba product again.
This review pertains to the ER 6 that preceded the ER 6i earphones. The first pair cost $120 and the second pair cost $99.After I got used to them (a week or two), I loved these earphones. I could walk along a busy street and hear just the music. As a classical music lover, I was looking for something beyond pumping out bass. I wanted to hear the complete dynamic range and these phones provided that. After about 17 months, the left phone stopped working. I thought it was a fluke and ordered a new pair.I used the new pair a few months before life got in the way. They were stored in their case and moved along with the rest of my household. Fast forward a couple years and I needed them again. Unfortunately, they no longer work work on any of my iPods.I was surprised at how many others have had the same experience. I guess if money is no object, you could just set up a subscription plan to buy a new pair every year, but I will not be purchasing this product a third time. I just wish I knew what would sound as great but last longer.
Caution: This is NOT the same product I purchased from Seagate, mine was the 100GB External, with a little blue light and vents all the way around. They must have stopped selling it. Simply put, into its third year (right after 2 year warranty expired) it just died. No warning, no nothing, dead. It makes funny clicking/scratchy sounds when I plug it in, but nothing. I don't like junk, and this appears to be junk.
I bought this 6 months ago for my daughter. Finally opened it and gave it to her a few days ago. After 2 days, it is DEAD. Won't turn on, won't charge. They want $25+shipping to replace it. Amazon and Creatives own forums are full of complaints about similar problems. I'm not going to pay to replace this. You shouldn't pay for a new one.
I got a Roady 2 about 2 years ago and it performed well enough that my son bought one and got one free which he gave to my son-in-law. That one never worked, mine has been plagued with poor antenna and power connections and now has completely quit. So that makes two of three dead in under two years. Reliability and performance are both poor.I certainly won't be buying another Delphi product to replace this one. The user interface wasn't very well thought out and the limited number of channels that you could use for the FM Modulator made it have limited use in Washington DC where you could not drive from outside the Beltway to inside the Beltway without having to change the channel selection. All in all one of the most disappointing pieces of electronics I have ever purchased.
Bought one about a year ago and it went bad within a year....the second cable worked for a week and now doesn't work....Very pour quality...
Granted that this filter is as much as a beer at a cheap bar, but ultimately it is not fit to put on any lens. I got a few of them in different sizes for my lenses because I was trying to save money. I put the filters on and they were both flaring like crazy, ruining every shot. I had to take them off to be able to shoot. I would suggest that you spend the 30-50 dollars that a decent Hoya or B+W filter costs and make sure you get multicoated filters.
This unit is great, but until the screen becomes easier to rotate and falls down. We have 2 of them, one was in a used car we bought, the other was the first one we had. I am on chat with Sony right now, and have an appt to take it in for repair AGAIN at Circuit City, this is the 3rd time. The first unit we had, the screen got looser and looser and then fell down, hanging by wires. The one in the used car has just done the same. This was a gift from grandpa...maybe to get us to take the kids to visit more, he lived 8 hour away, and he bought a warranty that will expire in 2009...I am telling Sony NEVER again will I buy one. BUT, other than this issue, it does work well, you can even hook up video games to it to play!AND now all Sony is telling me is to take it to be repaired...no DUH!! I am so mad!!
This is a fantastic idea that has been poorly executed. I love to listen to AM talk radio, but I can't always or often tune in at work. So I thought this would be a great way to get my fix... The reception is not what I would like (both AM and FM), and the unit hangs up at odd times. Here's the real clincher, though: I had a problem with really awfully "staticky" recording when I was using a 1GB Sandisk SD card to record my favorite radio program. I called Pogo Products to try to get a solution to this problem. The guy at Pogo told me that the problem was my SD card. he told me to return the card to the store and try another one. I told him that I'd keep the card and return the Pogo unit. I should like to say that if Pogo stays in business, I'll definitely *consider* buying the next version of the RadioYourWay- I love the idea, as it meets a very specific need for me. But this one's heading back to Korea.
DO NOT BUY. I bought this only to make some Halo 3 Machinima and it sucked. I asked a guy at Best Buy(where I bought it) if it has the attachment for the tripod and it didnt. Almost every time I recorded it fell off. And if you recorded something on the cam and deleted it,it took off that time. As i kept deleting I only had 26 mins. left. Not to mention how bad the quality was. And it was also hard to put the videos on YouTube. It wont save to a folder to upload. Bottom line DONT BUY.
This recorder has a problem of having too much tape motor noise in the the recordings; especially on high setting for microphone. Low setting of mic, causes it to not hear the sounds as well; though tape motor noise is reduced. It can record Church concerts, although it will not be pick up distant voices that well. It will drain batteries if used about 45 min 5 days a week. As far as voting buttons; no one has ever told be how to insert them; not even Amazon.com will tell me. So I don't have any voting buttons. I don't recomend this unit, if tape motor noise, background noise, and inability to pick up faint sounds bothers you. I have one, and use it mainly to playback tapes of Church concerts, or radio recordings(using the mic) that I have made. Sound quality is ok through speaker, but you can connect it to cheap, amplified computer speakers for better sound. It can vary playback speed from normal to very fast with a speed knob. It can be set for voice activation recording, but you will hear a pop everytime it goes on/off in the recording. It can be bought for only $19.99 at most stores; and uses 2 AA batteries. It can accept an AC adapter, but adapters add a soft hum to your recordings/playback. This recorder can be fun for the kids, with the variable speed playback. For serious recording, pick another recorder other than this one.
The product is so bad and I am extremely disappointed....I went through many reviews and comparisons and bought this product.Satellite reception is the biggest problem and I experience the problem all the time. Some of my friends who bought the box at the same time also have similar issues.
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.
The fact that the product is called a "converter" led me to believe that it was a voltage converter. It is not. This is a deceptive marketing practice on the part of Lenmar. Don't be fooled. You will only get a set of adapters.
This will not take any scratches big or small off of discs. Also it does not come with instructions, evidence the company knows it doesn't do anything.DO NOT BUY
These are fine for experimenting with, but I will end up buying something better for real use. The hole for the screw that holds the stack together will let white through, washing out the color somewhat. Also, the shipping cost was equal or higher than the actual cost of the product. Not a great value if ordered alone (as I did).
I purchased a Jensen In Dash CD player similar to this one about 8 months ago. After about 2 months the unit stopped functioning. I contacted Jensen to find an authorized repair station - the unit had a 1 year warranty. A recorded message informed me that 'due to unforseen circumstances the customer help line is out of action' I have called several times over the last months only to get the same message. It would appear that Jensen are not standing by their product warranty.I also contacted the Better Business Bureau who told me that they couldn't contact Jensen either.I would seriously caution anyone thinking of purchasing any Jensen product to think again.
I must say that this product may be useful for anyone else, but me. Once I got it in the mail, I was very :-( disappointed to find out that it wasn't quite the product I saw in the picture, neither the description which I've taken into consideration to make the right selection. I was precise to match my Sony camera's code with the one shown on this product before I made the online purchase. Sadly, I've bought this experience and now encourage anyone to rather go to a local store and take a live look at the product first hand, which is the best guarantee that what you're buying is satisfying your expectations and need. Good luck on your future online purchase if you decide to make any!
I've had numerous VCRs in my life. Some were good and some were better. This is the worst one. The problem is the self lock mechanism which renders the VCR virtually dead (no power and no possibility to turn it on). There is a way to bypass this problem (which first occurred when we just bought the machine) and were let in on the "secret" by customer support. However, less then ten months after I bought the Sony SLV-N900, the same thing happened, only this time I was not able to unlock it. I was told by customer service that I need to send it to them, and they will repair it for $63.13 because the warranty covers the parts, but not the work!!! - BEWARE
Good things:Skype VOIP phoneSkype Messaging clientMP3 playerPhoto AlbumBad things:Terrible keyboard (too small, top row too close to display, space bar is not centered)No VPN support for emailDisplay size is not optimized for web pagesNo backlit keyboardNo games or flash support for web games
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
Our old DX6440's battery pack wouldn't take a charge, so I took the pack apart, replaced the cells with Duracell 2650mah cells by hot-glueing them onto the center plastic piece. Bingo, a much better battery pack.Then, just to see, I did a quick charge of the old cells just to get some voltage in them and stuck them in my Lacrosse charger for a refresh. The last cycle they showed ~1860-1870mah, much better.The only thing to really watch is to make sure you glue the pack back together with the batteries positioned properly so the plastic tab hits the switch inside the battery compartment to identify it's a rechargeable pack, then the docks will recharge them.
Was shipped cheap generics china made instead real cables to go from AmamaxThis review is for Cables To Go 27153 Cat6 550 Mhz Snagless Patch Cable, Black (10 Feet)Beware buying this product from the vendor "Amamax." They shipped me generic no-name brand cables, instead of the unique Cables-To-Go snagless custom boots. The "generics" are like typical Ethernet cables with the thick molded boot that fully encapsulates the plastic tab used to unlock the cable from a jack. I've found trying to press on this thick "thumb bump" boot to push on the tab difficult to use and sometimes I have to pull the boot back in order to press directly on the tab to properly disengage it. It seems these generic boots are just too large and may actually be pressed up against the jack housing causing tension on the jack and making disengagement harder (hence my need to peel back the boot or forcibly push the cable further into the jack to unload the tension on the tab).Which is why I now use the Cables-To-Go snagless versions as it uses a light and small vinyl flap that rests on the plastic locking tab to aid in disengaging yet allows easy unobstructed view and access to this tab to ensure you are properly disengaging it without adding any stress or tension to the connection.
I bought my WEGA 1 1/2 months ago, and am now on my 3rd set. i'm taking it back tomorrow to get my money back and switched brands.the picture has alway been bright and vibrant, but we consistently had distortions at the top and bottom of each unit we had = problem 1.with every set - when a program goes to commercial, the screen is not black, but a charcoal color with faint white glow. this also is the case when watching a DVD. incredibly annoying = problem 2.we had a tv repair person come out each time to tell us what we already new - that he'd have to take it into the shop to fix it. i mean, how absurd is that! a tv is only 2 weeks old and i'm supposed to pay to repair it!!!?i will never buy a sony tv again!
These have to be the absolute worst headphones I have ever owned. The output is extremely weak and there is zero bass. I have purchased other headphones around this price that were significantly better. I'm surprised that Sony would put their name on this product, given how awful it is.
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!!!!
better to buy a point and shoot, photo quality is just as good with Cannon A540, even when enlarging prints up to 36X24inches.
While I expected the CD to occasionally skip, I was disappointed in how low the volume was.I had a Sony Discman and the volume was low on that, but with this player it's ridiculous.
They don't even deserve a star at all....This Portable DVD player is probably the worst thing I have bought in the past few years....After only using it a couple of times the volume cut out and now it doesn't work at all. Tried calling Cyberhome 3 times for warranty & service.....and they are no help at all!!! Don't waste your time or money on this machine.....get something else!!! I plan on reporting them to the Better Business Bureau!!
SanDisk flash drives have a really short life compared to lexmark, A-Data, and other USB flash drives. It worked fine for a short while and died. I have older smaller memory flash drives made by other companies that I purchased well before my SanDisk ones and they are all still working. I've found I'm most happy with A-Data's Jogr due to the price and lifetime warranty(all USB devices will eventually ware out the connection but SanDisk wares out unreasonably fast). Not all USB flash drives by the same company are the same, I do have one flimsy plastic cased 128MB one from SanDisk that is still working fine.
I purchased this system in Jan. 2002. It is now Jun 2004. The DVD player no longer works. Also the system always had an annoying habit of producing loud "pops" during DVD playback along with visual stutters. I will not buy from Daewoo again.
I ordered two power cables and what I got were to photo transfer cables of which I now have 4. It was a total royal screw up thank you very much.
This plasma TV sold under the little-known Akai name is actually a rebranded, old-generation plasma screen made by south korea's Samsumg, which still has a reputation for questionable quality control. The buttons on the display unit I played with felt loose and unresponsive, and the picture quality was very disappointing. Anything darker than 50% gray became indistinuishable, and colors are washed out and unpleasant. To me it's incredible this unit costs so much more than superior offerings from Gateway and Viewsonic.
We've purchased 7 of these 750s now, and so far we've gotten 2 years or less out of three of them. We had 2 bad batteries and 1 that had software issues. Contacted Tripp-Lite(even though it was purchased from Amazon), and was met with a 40 min. barrage of questions and instructions to call back with a wattage-voltage meter handy. Figured it was easier to just go buy another unit from a different manufacturer, but then contacted Amazon first. 5 minutes later I got off the phone with a refund which I spent on a model 850. We''ll see how the second and third ones go. An extra star here for Amazon service!
What a disappointment that what I thought was a reputable company makes such an unreliable product. After about a years time, my LaCie drive started clicking. And then, no data. It completely failed. I too made the mistake of trusting this drive and didn't back it up. I am sick about what I've lost. I've emailed LaCie about the failure and have not received a reply. Beware of LaCie external drives.
I would love to write good things about a product if I could get one. Ordered in June and scheduled delivery date move 4 time to sometime in October.
I just bought this thinking that it would go well with my LCD HD ready monitor since it had an HDMI output. Well throw that idea out! Everything that should be there is there however the only problem that I had was that they didn't work.The HDMI output was not working at all and my LCD has an HDMI interface and a special HDMI channel. I was sitting there waiting to see something great but there was just pitch black.That was not the last of my problems with this seemingly promising DVD player. I took my set of component cables and connected them to my LCD and to tell the truth I was impressed with the resolution. That's why I gave the DVD player one star. However, the DVD player tended to freeze up for reasons I cannot comprehend. My DVDs never did that with the other DVD players I have at home.So please learn from my mistake and do not buy this.
Bought for a 5.5G iPod Video. Loose fit. Included spacers did not allow a fit at all. Sound quality was muffled and staticky, regardless of which radio station I used (I tried ALL of them).
This is a fine example of technology that never should have been introduced to the marketplace.My wife bought this for me at Valentine's day, and here it is not even Mother's Day, and the machine does everything but print. Which for a printer is a problem.Tech Support tells me the printer is the issue. No kidding!Save your money and buy something else.
You take your iPod everywhere you go. You'd think it'd be the perfect place to store your photos. For the time being, I'd recommend finding another solution.For one, this device is slow. This is not terribly surprising given that it transfers via USB, but still it's very slow. And because the iPod is spending all of this time writing to its HD, a transfer will completely drain the iPod's battery (and probably your camera's).Your photos will appear on your iPod as opaque "rolls." The only way to verify that all of your pictures have transferred is to compare the picture count on the iPod to that on your camera.I knew of these limitations when I bought the product, so none of these were disappointing (though my wife was surprised at how clunky a process it was).The frustration came when, halfway into our month-long vacation, the Camera Link was convinced my iPod was full and refused to make any more transfers. When I checked, my iPod had 4 GB free. I tried transferring from my camera. I tried from my wife's. Nothing. The device suddenly became a useless brick.After a bit of panicking, we found a department store with kiosks that would copy your memory card to a CD. This is, IMO, a much better solution. It was faster to walk to the store, insert the memory card, and burn a CD than to stay in the hotel room and wait for this thing to work. Cheaper, too. Next vacation, I'll just do that.
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.
Retrospect "Express", which comes with the 70 GB Rev drive, is anything but. Slowest backup software I have ever encountered. I am a computer geek and even I found the user interface to be obtuse and at times unfathomable. If you buy the drive, put money aside to buy a good backup software package.
After two returns I'm now done with this product. The first one I received was shipped in the box it came in (which is pretty weird to begin with) and the product was fine at first I thought. Then I set it up and realized that 1. The stand is crooked at all heights and leans to one side badly and 2. The cord organizer that was supposed to come with it was not in the package and it does not have the smaller support bar pictured. I though maybe there had just been a mistake so I settled on exchanging it for a new one. When it came in the box it was shipped in and the product box were both crushed and the stand was bent again. Once again my laptop would not sit straight on it. I;m now done with this product as as great as it seems, its just not worth the hassel anymore
I bought this coffee maker about a year ago. At first it made a good cup of coffee, with the help of a paper filter. Recently the cord became very hot to the touch at both the plug on the pot as well as the recepticle on the wall. When I say HOT, I mean HOT! It went in the trash after I bought a new cord at a hardware store. It didn't fit properly, so in the trash it went. Good riddance, bad rubbish.....
This is made from plastic where you hold the arm accross.It will break and bye bye projector.I sent it back before projecting but I bet it is awful!
My experience with the iRiver was horrible right from the start. I purchased this player so that I could expand my listening enjoyment while I went running. If you plan on using this while running, DON'T, because it didn't work even after a firmware upgrade. Here are some the main annoyances not in any particular order:1. Player freezes up if it ia jogged around: for whatever reason, the player kept on freezing after playing the first song while I was running. I had to reset it time and again or wait for it to stop hourglassing. Not a good thing while one is trying to enjoy a good run. Also, the reset hole (where you should be able to use a paperclip to reset it) is too small for a standard paper clip. I had to fine some fine pencil lead and hope that it didn't break off inside of it.2. The unit hums a bit and vibrates while it changes between tracks. If you want a good massage while listening to your tunes, just place this on/near your low back. Certainly a feature that iRiver could promote.3. iRiver customer service is lackluster at best. After waiting 48 hours for a response to my problem, they answered my question with another question after I had provided a very detailed explanation. Even my 4 year old son knew what was going on.4. The equalizer feature has to readjust for each tune that it plays and doesn't stay static. Therefore, when your tune starts to first play, it adjusts to your equalizer setting after 1-2 seconds.Anyway, for about $60 more you can enjoy the new Creative Zen Vision M. A much more powerful player and very very cool. I returned my iRiver for this new player and am EXTREMELY happy with it. It is more versatile than the iRiver, looks better and is even better than an iPod feature wise. Trust me, it will be the best extra money you've ever spent.
I had never heard of "open" ear headphones. Seems like a strange idea; aren't you wearing headphones to block out ambient noise? These do not block out ambient noise at all.The product description says:"Good attenuation of ambient noise" - that is a ridiculous claim. I can easily hear the conversations in the office with these headphones on. Its like not wearing headphones.The top-rated review for this product influenced me to buy these, with this statement:"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."This statement is completely untrue. My co-workers can easily hear any music that I play through these headphones, when I have the volume turned way down. Do not buy these for an office environment, or any environment where you want to block out ambient noise, and where you don't want to expose others to your music. These would not be allowed in my office. I only tested them for 20 seconds; they just don't block out sound.Sure, the sound quality is good; they are comfortable, and look well-made. It is a strange design that is not at all what I was looking for. Now I have to go through the hassle of returning them. This is the big downside of buying online.
The software is horrible. It wasn't obvious how the files were saved and for reasons known only to the manufacture there didn't seem to be a way to name the file. Very strange. I returned the scanner immediately.
After several tech support calls and changing batteries, the modem started to work only to discover that the modem was not consistant and dropped connection too often. I also had to remove it and re-insert it several times in order to reset it because the visor will not see it anymore. Needless to say tech support told me to return it and get another one.I did a much better thing, I DID return the unit which is much heavier than the Visor itself! and got a real modem for my Visor: CardAccess Wristband Thincom Portable Modem Module. This is the best modem you can buy, SKIP this Sprinport and go buy the CardAccess Thincom, the Thincom even has an extra 512K of memory for apps and data!
not very useful. It would not stay in the jack, was constantly popping itself out. it did not get the job done, i had to hold it in while i was walking. don't get this.
This product has no brand at all. The menu did not work after 3 weeks of use. I do not recommend this product at all.
Seller shipped the correct item quickly and at a very reasonable price. However, the adapter arrived damaged -- through no fault of the seller. The adapter was packed well and packaging was not crushed.It leads me to assume that the there are some quality control issues with the part itself. Were I you, I'd spend a few extra bucks and get a sturdier adapter.
I had used the wired-only version of this box successfully for about two years. I thought I'd give this one a try. What a mistake.If you use CAT5 wiring, it works like a dream.If you use a wireless adapter, forget it.There are several 'file not found' errors in the web-based administration of the FIRMWARE. Wireless clients show strong signal strength connecting to the box, and indeed the box's 'wireless lan link' light is lit. However, the box refused to provide DHCP service to any wireless clients.For the record, I was using a D-Link DWL-120 and a Lucent Orinoco Gold on two different machines in my attempts to get an IP address. D-Link and Orinoco blamed Linksys. Linksys blamed D-Link and Orinoco. Linksys is clearly at fault, judging from the many message board postings that I've seen online.There are a bunch of wireless routers out there. Save yourself the aggrivation of returning an item. I thought that by sticking with the 'Linksys' name, I'd get a working piece of hardware. I was way wrong.
I ask one of this used item NV and it arrived me with damage or bad. I returned it and I not yet my refund... Thenk you...
but i have no luck with these fm transmitters. Finally hardwired my ipod to my F-150. Who knows, it seems as if some auto makers have stronger antennas that allow these to work better then others but for me, I can't do the fm route. Too much interference and on long drives you might have to hunt for 5 or 6 different stations to use. Bah Humbug!
This is a great product if your a real TV lover. It works well if you want to connect your computer or laptop to your cable TV. The Slingbox PRO only HD box works ONLY if you buy this extra part that would connect to your HD cable box.Just one thing, if you want to connect this wirelessly to your portable phone. Make sure you read the fine line. It doesn't work on some of the OS out there. It's doesn't work on the BlackBerry type phones.
If it's not too late, I'm going to try and cancel my order. And I was SO looking forward to this PDA. It's not compatible with NT. Or Windows 95. I had to read that little fact in another reviewer's comments in this forum - I didn't see it anywhere in the technical specs. A call to toshiba support confirms it. So that means I'll either have to buy a new computer to sych it at home or do without synching since I don't imagine I can get my entire firm to change operating systems just because I bought a new PDA. Rats.
This cartridge did not work and will not work; I want to return it as no ink will show at all
After reading reviews on this product, I was really looking forward to getting it to boost the signal on my Fios Actiontec m1424-wr router. I have it on the 1st floor of a house on one end. I immediately saw the signal strength on the 2nd floor on the other side of the house increase from poor to very good. But then as I tried using the browser, it took about 2 minutes to load a page as opposed to about 5 secs. I tested this a few times unplugging and disconnecting the device, but it was definitely the booster that was causing the delay. In addition, the switch for the boost strength was recessed or fell in, so that I had a hard time moving the switch. I got it exchanged from Amazon for a new one. Again, the switch was recessed and hard to manipulate. I was hoping the booster for the signal strength would at least work right, but it was almost as bad loading pages. To clarify, I connected this directly to the router by replacing the router's antenna with this using the supplied cord. From what I've read, this is the frequent method of using this device, not as a wireless adapter booster as per the instructions.In summary, this device actually slowed down web page loading considerably. I also think it was poor quality that the switch was recessed and hard to access. Going through two of them was enough.
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.
This is my 4th digital camera, yet is the most disappointing one to date. I'm a big fun of Olympus products, but several things led to the purchase of this one:1. My wife just had a baby and needs an ultra-compact to carry around2. $50 rebate from Canon with a Pixma printer purchase which I recently made3. This camera's large CCD (1.8)4. This camera uses inexpensive but durable CF card vs. XD card of Olympus'ConsUncontrollable noisy level even at ISO 50 when shooting indoorHeavy purple fringe aberration in most indoor shotsSmall LCD (1.5")Noisy AF operationNo battery life indicatorNo scene modeAF difficulty under low light even w/ AF laminator (AF Lock helps a little but annoying to use)ProsWell-constructed metal body, eye-pleasing good looksGood color balance and saturationAdequate flash powerGood video performance at highest settingGood battery lifeBottom LineIf you use your camera more than 50% for indoor shooting, stay away from Canon Elph line
I purchased these cases and found on at least 1/4th of them the vinyl film insert peice on the front would tear off when sliding the insert in. Another 6 were cracked. I will probably not buy from this seller again.
Bought 1 Item and got some cheap junk..... item was completely different from what was pictured.... picture quality was like garbage!!!!!
I have to give this player 1 star. There is NO REASON an electronics item that costs as much as this one does, has a problem working right out of the box. The USB connection from the player to the computer would not stay active, indicating either a bad USB cable or a bad USB connection on the player (my USB hub works just fine with all the other devices plugged into it).. these guys need to learn English! The manual's a joke, good for a laugh. The menus were cool, the radio worked fine, the sound was decent enough, but what good is any of that if you can't trust the player to work a week from now?
I bought six of these (not from Amazon) and three months later, we are down to two of them working. The cord is very thin, and if you plug it into a computer sitting on the floor, it in is inevitable that the wheel of your desk chair will touch the cord and when that happens, you're sunk. The cord is flimsy and not strong at all. The slightest tug and the plastic sheath of the cord will break and one of more of the wires inside withh break or short. We had the same failure mode on all four that have failed so far. Because the wires are so small and are enamel coated stranded, they cannot be repaired by mere mortals.
I purchased this item, the "#1 rated cooling fan" according to amazon's compilation of reviews.....the KINMAX is BY FAR THE BEST FAN OUT THERE.The KINMAX literally blows it away. I have temperature sensors inside my laptop and a program to read them.My hard drive runs at about 100 degrees F, 38 degrees C. I also own the Belkin 1 fan model.The Kinmax is a PUSH fan as to cool the CPU with cooler room temperature air as is the Belkin. They both cool my HD down 10 degrees to 90 in about 10 minutes.The DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad, which is a pull fan as to suck the hot air away from the bottom of the computer, and that I ran for an hour and my cpu HD acuually gained a degree.The Kinmax and Belkin both come with with a back lift apparatus that makes it more ergonomically comfortable, the DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad does not and the laptop lays flat.The Kinmax is by far the best in acheiving lower tempatures while holding your laptop in a good position whether it be on a desk or lap. The hollow underneath is its ownly drawback as the fans are exposed.The Belkin is even more ergonomically pleasant and it has a storage bin for the wire, it looks nicer and sturdier, but only has one fan directly in the middle, so hence one third the power.The DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad is flat, does not hold your laptop very well and doesnt not effectively funnell enough heat away from your computer to be worth running it.I have two HOT SPOTS. One is the top left where the power supply is, and the other is in the bottom left/middle, so the three fan configuration was a must.It may not look the prettiest but the KINMAX is by far the champ not the I purchased this item and the "#1 rated cooling fan" according to amazon's compilation of reviews.....the DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad.This one literally blows it away. I have temperature sensors inside my laptop and a program to read them.My hard drive runs at about 100 degrees F, 38 degrees C. I also own the Belkin 1 fan model.The Kinmax is a PUSH fan as to cool the CPU with cooler room temperature air as is the Belkin. They both cool my HD down 10 degrees to 90 in about 10 minutes.The DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad, which is a pull fan as to suck the hot air away from the bottom of the computer, and that I ran for an hour and my cpu HD acuually gained a degree.The Kinmax and Belkin both come with with a back lift apparatus that makes it more ergonomically comfortable, the DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad does not and the laptop lays flat.The Kinmax is by far the best in acheiving lower tempatures while holding your laptop in a good position whether it be on a desk or lap. The hollow underneath is its ownly drawback as the fans are exposed.The Belkin is even more ergonomically pleasant and it has a storage bin for the wire, it looks nicer and sturdier, but only has one fan directly in the middle, so hence one third the power.The DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad is flat, does not hold your laptop very well and doesnt not effectively funnell enough heat away from your computer to be worth running it.I have two HOT SPOTS. One is the top left where the power supply is, and the other is in the bottom left/middle, so the three fan configuration was a must.It may not look the prettiest but the KINMAX is by far the champ not the I purchased this item and the "#1 rated cooling fan" according to amazon's compilation of reviews.....the DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad.This one literally blows it away. I have temperature sensors inside my laptop and a program to read them.My hard drive runs at about 100 degrees F, 38 degrees C. I also own the Belkin 1 fan model.The Kinmax is a PUSH fan as to cool the CPU with cooler room temperature air as is the Belkin. They both cool my HD down 10 degrees to 90 in about 10 minutes.The DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad, which is a pull fan as to suck the hot air away from the bottom of the computer, and that I ran for an hour and my cpu HD acuually gained a degree.The Kinmax and Belkin both come with with a back lift apparatus that makes it more ergonomically comfortable, the DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad does not and the laptop lays flat.The Kinmax is by far the best in acheiving lower tempatures while holding your laptop in a good position whether it be on a desk or lap. The hollow underneath is its ownly drawback as the fans are exposed.The Belkin is even more ergonomically pleasant and it has a storage bin for the wire, it looks nicer and sturdier, but only has one fan directly in the middle, so hence one third the power.The DataStor UNBCPX 3-Fan Notebook Cooling Pad is flat, does not hold your laptop very well and doesnt not effectively funnell enough heat away from your computer to be worth running it.I have two HOT SPOTS. One is the top left where the power supply is, and the other is in the bottom left/middle, so the three fan configuration was a must.It may not look the prettiest but the KINMAX is by far the champ.
While this is advertised as new equipment, it lasted only six (6) months. The REAL new equipment lasted for 3 years - this 6 month period is far, far short of what I would expect from a REAL drum and not a refurbished one. I could have bought a correctly advertised refurbished drum for approximately 1/2 the cost of this "refurbished" drum.I would warn everyone to beware of buying this type of equipment through amazon.com
It is too funny that I am sitting here on hold with Polaroid surfing the web trying to find out if this DVD player comes with a battery pack. Low and behold I come across this review which addresses my concern. I too bought this DVD player (2 actually) for a plane ride to Cancun leaving on Sunday. It's a shame that they list the battery time and in the manual it states that it comes with a rechargeable battery but you don't get one?!? How is that? This is complete misrepresentation. For the price you can get one with a battery pack and not have to pay an additional $40.00. Come on Polaroid you can do better than that.
I received this scanner with a new computer purchase bundle. Thought I got a good deal but the bulb burned out less than 30 days after I got it and I had only used it twice. Called Microtek and they replaced it for free. Haven't had a problem with the replacement yet. Also, I have had to uninstall and re-install it several times. The program consistently locks up and fails to function. Decent scanned images and fairly easy to use for the newcomer. Slow speed and not a lot of reliability.
I bought 2 pairs of these headphones as the reviews sounded great overall. I have not had a problem with my 8-year-old daughter's headphones, but my 5-year-old daughter's headphones broke within about a month of using them. One side still works but the other side does not. You can wiggle the cord just right sometimes & get the nonworking side to work at times but this is rare. I agree with reviewers who state that the cords are too thin. They do not hold up to a small child. I will purchase different headphones next time.
This definitely does not have full range. Some songs I listen to have very low base frequencies. I would have been fine if I could hear it, but it was quieter. That's what I was expecting. To my surprise, entire bass lines were completely absent from the songs when listened to through these E2s. And the sound isolation is something I'm new to. I've been using old AIWA noise cancellation headphones, which work better. Whether you want isolation or cancellation, my bet is that there's a much better product for the price, and I intend to find it.
Though shown as an accessory for the Garmin Model I ordered at the same time, it had the incorrect fitting so could not be used and had to be returned.
UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REVIEW - After I gave a negative review (1 star - see below) to this product, I was contacted by the company. Apparently, Presto's customer service department gave me incorrect information. I still have a problem forwarding photographs, but it looks like the problem can be resolved with assistance from their technical support team. I can't change the rating, but I'm impressed with their responsiveness. They just need to improve the quality of their customer service team.========================================================I bought this product for my elderly mother - I speak to her on the phone every day, but she likes to be in the loop with messages, pictures, etc & she loves to get mail, so I thought this would be great. It is good that it only allows messages from designated senders, BUT it has one VERY BIG problem - if a designated sender forwards a message that was originally received from someone NOT "on the list", it rejects the email. I assumed that if a designated sender forwarded the message, it would be viewed as coming from that person. BUT NO! It also looks at every email address in the body of the message and if any of them aren't on her list - it rejects the message. So everything we forward to her would have to be edited before sending. That needs to be corrected. Also, it goes through the printer ink very quickly. But the overriding problem is that you can't easily forward message.
I guess what you see is what you get. I bought this thing, plugged it into the computer and shuffle...and nothing. It doesn't work. Humbly went to the Apple store to buy the Apple branded counterpart...and that one worked.So, $3 isn't a lot...but it's still $3 down the drain...
This was the biggest waste of 6 dollars ever. The price might say 99 cents but you are paying around 5 dollars in shipping...and this does not actually cost all of that to ship. The sound quality is horrible. It's fuzzy and tinny and unusable. I could barely hear the sound for all the static that crackled in the background.
This product would be great - if it worked.I bought this product and it worked great... as advertised... I loved it. Audio, video, IR (remote) worked and were clear. One morning, about 45 days after I bought it, it just stopped working. Assuming the problem was environmental, I had the unit extensively tested by an A/V pro. It was clearly the unit. So I contacted the manufacturer and sent it back. I had high hopes that I just got a lemon, and the next unit would be fine.The second unit failed within two days (different type of failures). Again I had it checked out, and had the setup and placement checked thoroughly - I mean, what are the odds that two units would fail? Once again, defective equipment, and once again I sent it back.Third unit lasted a couple of weeks - then failed.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I have extensive A/V experience and love the idea of this product. Don't buy a product that will fail in a couple of days or months. Find another solution.
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 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...
The mailing is very slow. It took me weeks to receive the item. When I finally got it: its a wrong one.
Ok, so I saw all the good reviews on this.Came here and I was soooo pumped.Turns out the wall charger doesn't work...AT ALL.I plugged my iPod in for the night, work up,and it was still not charged.Ugh, how frustrating.Can you say refund?The only thing I really really like is theUSB retractable cable. Otherwise, this productis a no no no no noand did I mention it all came in different boxes?!so I probably got one that was one of many returns.FANTASTIC!
I bought a Nikon LC-52 Snap on Front Lens Cap. The small snap got off the cap only after used one month. Poor quality.
I struggled with this for months. I was able to get my Ubuntu computer to talk to this device after some patient fiddling. That hurdle out of the way, there remained only the joke of a folder navigation system to overcome (and it beat me but good).The 'five-way' joystick was less than a joyful experience for me. It worked in only one folder direction, so there was no way to choose which specific song to listen to, and no way to choose any of the options other than music. No chance I could ever watch the videos on the video player because I couldn't NAVIGATE to it. Same with photos or documents: inaccessible.I'm extremely competent with gadgets, and my 16-year-old the same; yet he was also unable to get the thing to work as it was intended, so I know it was not a user error. The joystick button is slightly larger than a pencil eraser, so please consider carefully all other options before you spend your hard-earned money on this item.There are so many wonderful, easy-to-use, trouble-free players out there. Your local library will have copies of Consumer Reports going back a number of years; invest some time in choosing a reliable, reputable mp3 player.If I could rate this any lower, I would. Do not waste your money.&lt;Merry Christmas to me>
I've used the speakers for about 2 months and now the connection port that holds the iPod is loose. So, like another reviewer, I cannot get it to play my iPod anymore, and have to buy another speaker.
I used this charger on planes for my IPOD 2G. However, when I purchased my IPOD 3G, it was no longer compatible. It's also not compatible with the IPOD TOUCH or any IPHONES, or the IPAD. Where do they tell you this? They don't. I don't know why they haven't upgraded the monster cable iplay for use with the newer products.
Very disappointing. After having Bose in-ear phones these seemed to be huge step down. Very tinny and shrill sounding no matter what EQ setting on my iPod. I figured you get what you pay for and I returned them to Amazon. On a whim I bought some Magnavox MHS1100 earbuds at Target for $6.99. Wow! They were way better sounding than the V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds with much better bass! Very happy!
Ok so I should have read the fine print, but it turns out that even though HD DVD's are all encoded at 1080p, the players only support 1080i and 720p. I think I will return mine and wait for a true HD DVD.
Stay away from this mouse if you are willing to change the batteries everyday. It comes with 2 rechargable pack. Unless you turn off the mouse at night, the battery will need to be changed in the morning.
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!
PRO:Excellent sound qualityGood isolation from noiseMany options for a good fitCON:Not durableSnug fit transmits noise through cableI have owned these for about 15 months. The sound quality is excellent. There is a wide frequency range that is well balanced (at least from my non-audiophile perspective...I am happy with MP3's ripped at 192 for most use).The noise isolation is good, unlike other earbuds, one cannot carry on a conversation with the Sure earphones in place. They do not actively cancel noise, but rather work like ear plugs with a build in sound system. It's great when walking to work, I do not need to raise the volume excessively to hear the music over the traffic.Similar to earplugs for noise, facial movements can create a "noise", you will "hear" yourself chew or swallow much more loudly with these, even though your behavior has not changed. It takes a little time to get used to this. It includes 9 different covers to help provide the most comfortable fit.My biggest complaint is that the cables have begun to crack enough to expose the bare copper wire. It occurs just below the earphone in several places. This is not a high stress area of the cable. I find this to be unacceptable.I will be wary of purchasing Shure brand equipment in the future. Other earbuds have failed at the jack into the player, these appear to be sturdy here.
I ended up returning this item because after many, many calls to tech support and numerous calls to my phone company, it was finally determined that my win modem wasn't compatible with this product...bummer!
I didn't even bother to test the performance of this switch. I simply plugged it in and found that the fan made it the loudest device in my entire office. I returned it immediately. There are plenty of fan-less switches to choose from.
I think the title says it all. These would not stay on my ear and I wanted to use them for a 5k, but since they fell out while I ran, I don't think I'll keep them. Guess I'll keep looking.
I'm disappointed in these headphones, they are neither lightweight nor as good as my cheap drugstore Coby headphones. I have been switching back and forth and am not satisfied with this purchase. I'll keep them because it's too much trouble to return them and we need an extra set around the house but I'll stick with my Coby headphones and know better next time.
I was so excited about my first PDA -- until I tried to sync it with Outlook on my PC. It completely scrambled all of my appointments. Events that were 3 months old showed up again on different days at different times. A complete mess! I called Vtech's tech support in a panic. They were very friendly, but I was on the phone with them for an hour with no fix. It is in the box ready to return!
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.
The 'touch screen' is like touching an LCD monitor, in everyway. You don't really just touch, you push. And by push, I mean as hard as you would a button. Kinda fizzles that feature. Moving on.When you choose an 'activity'(Watch TV, Watch DVD, Play Xbox, etc), it is supposed to turn on/off all components involved in that activity. This process simply recognizes the last setting you made on it and adjusts from there. Great, right? Wrong. If anything is done manually, you have to go through all your HDMI inputs, AV inputs, side audio, etc. to get this paper weight back in 'sync'.I find myself using the remotes that comes with it constantly.Bottom line: Looks cool, ...I got nothin'
I have really needed a charger for quite a while. I finally found a charger that looked decent and in the description slearly states it is also for the IPOD NANO. So with a pretty good bargain, I bought this charger and it broke 5 minutes into a charge with my IPOD NANO!!! I check around the house to see if there were any other outlets that would work, but there wasn't. I am very upset with getting my 10 dollars back, re-shipping it, leaving feedback, and having to search for a new charger. Please, if you want a good charger spend a few more bucks and get one with good quality.
I was very pleased with this product for the first two months. It has plenty of space, rolled smoothly, then while walking in an airport the handle broke.I went to Wenger's website, filled out the requested 'customer service' online form, and followed up with multiple phone calls and emails. Three and a half weeks later I finally got a response from a company representative. It turns out Wenger subs out their cases to many different companies, and the one who responded to this case isn't even the correct company for this bag (though they were the correct source according to the website). Here I am still carrying this case by hand through airports around the west coast. My next bag WILL NOT be a Wenger brand.I wish I'd paid attention to R. Bhatnager's review.
After 1 year my ONKYO DV-CP500 will not even open the tray. This will be the last ONKYO product that I ever buy. PLEASE avoid this product at all cost, it sucks.
Good price for the cable and well made. But it is so hard to unplug the cord from our router that we quit using it.
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.
Advertised as a Belkin cable but got a no name cable in a plastic bag. Obvious cheap construction and not the usual Belkin. It's not worth returning but I won't be buying from this seller again. Belkin should take steps to protect their name. These guys aren't selling the real deal. I'm surprised that Amazon doesn't vet what their sellers do when the fulfillment is by Amazon--I've got a lot less trust for this type of deal from now on.
When it works, this is a pretty nice remote.But I had some problems right out of the box; it would not charge. Bad connection in the charger. Left it on the charger for 2 days, and it still gave an error message that it needed to be charged. The charge indicator light flickered irregularly.Customer support took forever to respond. Went through the web site, no help. I tried calling, waited on hold for over 20 minutes. I tried e-mail, took 5 days to get a reply. Then when they decided it was a bad charger, it took almost 2 weeks for them to get the replacement to me, and they sent the wrong charger!!!Now that I finally have it charging, the RF extender does not work. I have to go back to the support web page to try and solve that problem. I plan to do it, but by now am so fed up with it that I am putting it off...When it does work, is a pretty nice remote.A few gripes:Each time you change an activity (Watch cable TV, Watch DVD, etc) you have to click through 2 inane "You are now set up for this activity" screens before you can start controlling your devices. No way to disable that.Also there is a 1-2 second pause before the remote responds to any touchscreen input. Seems like it has a slow processor. A bit annoying.Not a good "one handed" remote, you need to use 2 hands and you need to be looking at the unit for the touchscreen. One thing I like about other remotes is being able to use them while keeping your eyes on the TV.Beyond that, it seems like it is a very nice remote, and set-up via the web site interface is pretty easy.If you buy this, pray that you do not have to deal with their customer support, though. That is painful.
I used this for two years outdoors at Christmas. Worked perfectly. Then it failed and it's irreparable.What failed was the motor that made the mirror ball rotate. The projector still works fine, but only projects a static image. What really annoys me is this was designed with the motor -- a small electrical motor that could easily be replaced for a few dollars -- SEALED INSIDE the mirror ball. I had to cut open the ball to get to the motor and, well, let's just say that putting Humpty Dumpty back together again is child's play compared to reassembling a mirror ball.A little forethought in the design could have avoided this. Motors wear out -- just like bulbs do. First year engineering stuff: put fallible components where they can be replaced. But, they didn't -- so a bad design ruined a product that, otherwise, I really thought was fantastic.Read the reviews and you'll find most users have had this motor problem after a while. [...........]- mattmchugh.com
I have the same problem as one of the other reviewers: I get a high-pitched noise whenever my iPod Touch is in the dock, whether it's on or off. Google around and you'll see that others have had this problem. The problem is not my iPod, either--I've tried this with two different generations of iPod Touch with the same result. Nor is it, as some have suggested, a problem that fixes itself when you turn the wifi on the iPod off. It is just outrageous to have a problem like this on an item in this price segment. One fellow on the Amazon rating page here suggests opening the unit up and tinkering with the wiring; I haven't tried that yet, I confess. But do you really want to buy a product that requires such shenanigans?
The RadioShark2 suffers from similar problems that the RadioShark has. My RadioShark2 is located in the second story and gets acceptable, not good by any means, reception on FM. The AM section is almost a total joke! The AM reception is very buzzy, hum filled on a strong AM signal much much worse on a weak AM signal. It is barely acceptable on a station 5 miles from my location. At $70 it would be returned! At $40 it does work to pick up FM stations. It is too bad that the AM section is so awful!! The should be a law preventing such misleading comments from the manufacturer in their description of this product.
It takes 2 days for it to charge and use for ONE DAY ONLY! Please! get one that is better. It might cost more, but trust me, it would be worth every penny!!
These tweeters are junk. I got them in a swift manner and a cheap price, but cheap is what they are. One of them didnt even work! I have no time for returns and exchanges, so I thank God it was under ten bucks total. From one audio lover to you....DO NOT BUY THESE
The device heats up a lot. Not happy with the purchase. Sound quality is not good.... you will hear disturbance when plugged to speaker.
I purchased to new KA1103s based on the decent performance of another KA1103 radio purchased two years ago.The new KA1103s have very distorted audio from both the internal speaker and external headphone jack.However, they do not have any noticeable distortion present at the line level jack.One clue is the new KA1103s have a significantly lower volume control setting to deliver the same amount of audio as my older KA1103.The design has been changed which causes excessive clipping at the early stages of the audio amp, somewhere after the line level stage.I am returning these two new radios for a refund since the distortion is not tolerable.This is a real shame, since the older KA1103 still works good and represents an economical entry point for casual shortwave listening.Other inspection of the two new radios shows one of them to be used or factory refurbished, as the display face was scratched and the ear-bud headphones were missing their cushions. Despite this, I would have kept both if they had good audio.Sorry, no "BigSmile" on this end...73
Worked OK for about two months then the picture folded up and completely vanished. Philips refered us to a local shop which came promptly, unfortunately a defective part would take about 4 weeks to get. After four weeks, it was expected in another two weeks. Then another week. Then another week. After the shop e-mailed Philips and got no response they gave up checking, I started calling Philips. That was a month ago. Each week Philips tells me the part will arrive next week (well, there was one time that the part was arriving that day, but then the next day it wasn't there, so it would be another week).So Philips somehow keeps manufacturing and selling this model, but they don't have the part to fix my defective set--after almost four months. How do they do it?For an item that costs thousands, manufacturers should provide better support than this. There won't be any Philips products in my future.
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.
I bought the Camedia 4040zoom and was very excited about the features. The big problem was downloading the photos onto the computer. I read the manual - not enough information. I called customer service and was on hold for 47 minutes - no kidding! The rep was very helpful but had a hard time with this operation. We finally were successful in downloading the photos, but I lost them before I could save it and couldn't get it back. I went onto the on-line support and kept getting into a loop. Not successful. I am returning the camera and buying a Nikon that I borrowed from a friend and had no problem downloading the pictures.
I used this for a 19" monitor, worked okay. Problem is there is no rotational adjustment, just the swivel. that means you have to be perfect when you mount it as far as vertical alignment. If you're off by a just a couple degrees, there's no way to adjust it. Sounds minor, but after a while that slight tilt will seriously annoy you.I used it for several months...monitor's back on the stand now.
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?
I purchased the KX-TG5776S phone system, and the Panasonic WEB Site shows this (TCA200) as an accessory (10-10-2006) BUT IT DOES NOT FIT THIS PHONE. I called the Panasonic help and they told me I got the wrong thing that the TCA200 did fit that phone and that I should order it directly from Panasonic. So like an idiot I did, and voila, its the same part, still doesn't fit. Called Panasonic again, this time the person said they don't make a battery backup for the KX-TG5776S yet and that the "other" Panasonic person was mistaken. Now I'm out over $20.00 bucks in shipping costs and still don't have a phone that works when the power goes out. Its quite possible the TCA200 works, but just not with the Phone system I purchased.
Do not order this product. I get a signal that comes and goes. I wish i would have spent a little more for a cable from a well known company
To start with, the product I received -was not- the one pictured. When I contacted the seller, I was informed that the pictures were both from customers and not of the product they sell. I had a difficult time trying to install the software and once I did, it caused my computer to boot very slowly as it seemed to have to run through a "time out" looking for a card in every slot. I mainly wanted the reader to use with a compact flash micro drive (type II) which, although the description from Amazon does not mention, the packaging with the product as well as the instructions said that it -was- compatible with compact flash type II but it definately -is not-. Lastly, when I tried to insert a regular type I compact flash card into the slot, it had a sloppy fit which caused me to wind up with a couple of bent pins on the connector which were very hard to straighten out. Even though I did eventually get the card to insert and was able to read it I would not buy this product again. I wound up purchasing a Sandisk 12-in-1 reader/writer which is a far superior product. By the way, the seller -did- agree to take the product back and return my money but only if I paid the shipping costs so I just kept it since it was a $10 product.
As with the usual horrible service provided by tiger direct, this item you are looking it is NOT a standard SD card. They are as of now shipping only SDHC cards which as many people have been finding out, do not work with older devices. If you are looking for a non-SDHC card, do NOT buy this one.Upon seeing the incorrect item being shipped out, the company has already said they won't provide a refund or cancel the order. I stopped buying items from tiger direct 5 years ago after every single item I bought had a flaw or was not as described, so this is my own fault for trying to see if they have improved their service.Do not buy this card, look elsewhere for a standard SD card, do not buy from tiger direct.
My non-profit company bought these as a performance tool for our puppet shows. They are not loud enough, and they distort quite easily. not worth the money. The simplicity does not balance out the poor quality. It also doesn't garner any respect from the audience, as it is visually cumbersome and dated. No body wears fanny-packs anymore.
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 item is junk. The sound is fair but it won't play ten minutes without pausing. I tried three different I-Pods and they were all the same. I saw the reviews that other people had the same problem but figured "What are the odds that this is more than an isolated problem?" Pretty good. It was going to cost $16 to ship it back for a replacement but with the reviews these things are getting the chances are my replacement would be junk too. Stay away from this product.
While this unit plays standard DVDs perfectly, it turns off randomly while watching HD-DVDs. I have tested a variety of HD-DVDs. I have even upgraded the firmware to version 2.5 and the problem actually got worse! It's doesn't seem to be temperature related since it can turn off right away, or after watching for 15 minutes. I'm sending this unit back.
I read all the great reviews and plunked down the $150. I installed it and all the basic features worked well. I then tried to use the advanced features and ran into constant problems. I'm sure most were caused by my inexperience, but the flimsy documentation and total lack of support were maddning. When you call tech support, they call you back days later at odd hours only to tell you &quot;Sorry I can't tell you that, we only support the basic features&quot; I thought my questions were pretty basic and I received no help. Good product, bad documentation and REALLY BAD customer support.
I researched printers and ended up on the Canon S630 as one of the best low budget printers. It installed easily and rinted quite nicely during the first couple of months.I then started getting blurred text and pictures. I walked through the various troubleshooting suggestions both on the install CD and the Canon web-site to re-align the heads and clean the tanks. I even forked out another $40 for new printer catridges.I then decided to try and use Canon's email support facility; what a joke. No one ever responded. I called the support number and when I did get through they wanted $10 before they even would talk to me.If you want a reliable and resilent printer, go elsewhere...Don't waste your time with Canon because if things stop working, you're really on your own.
I now realize just how young this technology is. This was my first purchase of a GPS Nav device and I am not impressed. It doesn't recognize some logical routes to locations and the ETA is always grossly exaggerated. Key function utilization requires navigation through a number of menus. Also, the manipulation of the active screen for such things as panning both in general or for a planned route is not user friendly. It all boils down to: "you get what you paid for".
I bought this drive for a custome built computer. I have used a few maxtor HD's before but I havent used one in any of my own computers. This hard drive worked for about 4 months. then my computer started crashing randomly. I thought it was because I had a virus (and incident with Kazaa) so I tried re-installing XP. During installation, setup said that some files wern't installed but i could go on and run XP without some. After installation the computer still randomly restarted. a few days later when I booted up, I headrd a horrable grinding noise and my comp quit working all together. Yes it was the hard drive all along. dont take chances with maxtor. western digital has much more stable and dependable hard drives
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.
Installation was no problem, and it worked fine until today, when all of the letters on the left side quit working! (I used it about a month, and not a "hard" use either).
Out of the box one of filters had a defect of coating. like a underpainted blob.Thanks Amazon for no hassle return.
I am a pretty avid coffee drinker and I must say that initially I had no problems with this product. It brewed consistently great coffee and was easy to set up and clean.Now for the bad news. The cord is very cheaply made. After about 2 months of once-a-day use the head of the cord started to split making it increasingly difficult to brew coffee. Eventually I had to stand and position the cord just right so that the contacts in the cord were positioned properly to pass power to the perc. After another 2 weeks the plastic in the cord started to melt, further exacerbating this problem and also creating the smell of melting plastic (which is not nearly as nice as fresh coffee). I subsequently bought a replacement cord and all was well again, for another 2 months until the same issue popped up again. I don't know if it is a problem with just this particular model or if it is a problem with the cheaply constructed cords but this has been quite frustrating. I should not have to spend $7-$10 every two months on a new power cord (including shipping) to keep this perc working. I have given up on this product and am looking now for a suitable replacement.
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.
I have 2 Canon NB-2LH and bought 2 Power2000 equivalents also. One of the Power2000 batteries will no longer charge. Guess you get what you pay for! I will be replacing it with a Canon.
As others have experienced, the unit I received would only work when connected to the computer, and the picture color/contrast was horrible. No answer at Tao customer service. I returned the first one to Amazon, who graciously overnighted another in time for Christmas at no cost. Love you, Amazon!But - the second one exhibited the same symptoms. So back it goes, and I wash my hands of Tao. If my experience is any indication, you may not want to dirty yours in the first place.
Very smple: two items1.) Does not pop-out of powershot G9 camera - memory card is stuck in the camera.2.) My other camer powershot SD550, does not recognize this memory card -- dont know whether it is the camera or the memory card..
i have used v-moda earphones for years because of the price and clarity and bass it produced. and each time i buy new pair it seems they reduce the bass and clarity each time. Im dissapointed, this will be my last pair ill buy from them, because now i have to experiment around with other brand of earphones.
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.
They shipped the wrong cable. It wouldn't fit, not even close to fitting. Then blamed the mistake on Amazon. After arguing with the customer support guy about if it's the correct cable for my camera they said they would send another. Who knows what I will receive this time.Canon IFC 300PCU - Camera synchro cable - USB - 4 pin USB Type A (M) - digital camera connector (M) - 5 ft - black
I have the same story that I see here many times. It was great, then the DVD player started freezing up, then it was iffy on whether or not it would load a DVD, and now it doesn't load any DVD. The DVD side is now useless. POS.
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.
I wonder why this doesn't work in my laptop (XP), desktop (VISTA) and scanner. I expect it should work atleast with my desktop because, it is one year old and has all latest sp updates. My friend told me that the new memory cards are only compatible with the new card readers not with the old machines.I didn't see any of this information while i bought this item. I returned this item because of this compatibility problem.
I generally consider myself a savvy shopper but I cannot believe I fell for this product. The picture looks cute, but don't be fooled. Mine arrived pretty much dead. You can hear loose pieces rattling inside as you move it. It wouldn't read any CD or mp3 discs I burned, eventhough the manual says it does. To complicate matters, my daughter threw away the box it came in before I had a chance to return this piece of junk. Now I'm stuck with a $40 gadget that plays only FM radio. I probably should have known better. Oh well.======Update======I was able to return the piece of [...] to Amazon without the original box and Amazon kindly refunded my full purchase price. I suspect that Amazon already knows that this is a very defective product and I don't expect them to continue carrying it for much longer.
The OS will detect only 20MB of the volume size IF you are using this card for an HP camera and WIN 2000/XP.The work around is not pretty. Buy a card scanner. The following URL has all the info:http://h20015.www2.hp.com/en/document.jhtml?reg=&plc;=&lc;=en&cc;=us&prodId;=hpphotosma22062&docName;=bpy60116&cat;=solve
I have always trusted Altec Lansing for decent, affordable PC speakers with a sub, but when I was furnishing my new office, I figured I'd give JBL a try, since they have always been one of my favorites for home use. I can't express my disgust enough...the overall sound wasn't great at all. About a month in, the bass control knob stopped working....anywhere you set it, it gives you maximum bass. I figured out that if I push the knob hard enough, it corrects the problem....so now my ... speakers have scotch tape on the subwoofer, holding the bass knob at an angle. My advice....stay away. Go buy some Altecs.
Please read below about my problem with cleaning the glass surfaces of different polarizers. Two polarizers cleaned very easily; the other four, including my worst-rated B+W polarizer, just wouldn't come clean! Using all approved methods of cleaning them, the smears just wouldn't go away!After having problems with the ability to clean filters' surfaces, and needing to buy 2 polarizers (I always have a spare) for my new Canon 24-105mm pro lens for my Canon 5D full-frame SLR digital body, I ordered several different polarizers in 77mm size for testing: I'd keep the winner. All of the polarizers named in this review had front threads for filter stacking and lens cap attachment.My problem with cleaning the polarizers' glass surfaces: When a drop of rain or some spray from a garden's water fountain landed on the polarizer, I could spend 10 minutes wiping the filter and all I did was move smears all over the place; I COULD NOT get the glass clean!!! When shooting into nighttime street lights, the sun, or other light sources, the smears really hurt image quality. It was like shooting through a dirty window.My tests involved putting a wet fingerprint and some saliva (sometimes you try to blow dust from the filter and you end up depositing some spit on it!) on the front and rear faces of each polarizer. The Hoya HD MC 8-layer placed 2nd easiest to clean: Five seconds of cleaning with a cloth and it was good as new.Number 1 winner was the Heliopan polarizer ($153.00): it almost cleaned itself! HOWEVER, it was not a thin-ring mount, and it heavily vignetted the corners of my lens at 24mm.The number 2 winner, the Hoya HD MC 8-layer is a thin-ring design so any vignetting is a minor problem (it's as good as it's going to get).In third place was the Hoya DMC PRO1 polarizer.In fourth place was the Heliopan SH-PMC.In last place was the B+W Multi-coated which was absolutely terrible (as bad as my previous Nikon polarizers which I returned to Nikon who refunded my purchase price (thank you, Nikon!).Since the Hoya HD MC 8 layer polarizer is extremely easy to clean, is a thin-mount design, and has front threads, there's no reason to consider any of the others. Unfortunately, this polarizer is the most expensive of all the polarizers I tested (6 including Nikon's); however, unless you lose it or break it it's a one-time purchase, and you need clean glass to make good images.
I gave up trying to rely on this drive. I've had the drive a little over a year so it's out of warranty. I didn't use it often, maybe just about 30 hours of usage. The drive started making a clicking noise and sometimes doesn't spin up and I can't access my data. For two weeks it didn't start then finally on one day, it spun up!I left the drive running for a few days with no problems and removed all the data. I scanned the disk for errors and reformatted without any problems. Good... so I shut it off and moved it to another computer and the $*)@&amp;% thing won't spin up again. I give up.Maxtor support was really good but basically told me I was out of luck because of the warranty. They don't repair them but will send you out a new drive.Some advice... Keep the drive running all the time, if it's a hardware problem, it will fail within it's warranty.
Crashed my wireless router, turns out most of these systems use the same 2.4 Ghz band as most wireless routers.
After using this iron now for 6 months, I can't remember why I thought a cordless iron would be such a great idea. What is the point? If I thought a cord got in the way, I now KNOW that a recharging base REALLY gets in the way. To keep the iron hot enough for effective steaming and to iron about 90 percent of my clothes, I have to constantly return it to the base (which takes up about 1/2 foot of space on my ironing board) and wait for the blinking light to go solid again telling me that the iron once more is finally hot. During those moments I can't help but ask myself, "why is this a better system than having a cord?" It isn't!!!! Don't waste your money.
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?
The basic idea behind this light is very good however the execution of the idea is awful. The bottom of the battery housing uses the flattest contacts you will ever see and the top of the battery housing uses the same spring design for both positive and negative resulting in no contact. I added tin foil strips and it now works.
~First, the good stuff: the battery back-up is useful, and the sound is much better than the average clock radio. The problem is that it's almost as hard to use this clock as it is to program a VCR, which is bad news for a device you have to use when you're exhausted. You will have to keep the user's manual next to this clock. Even that may not be enough. Yesterday, manual in hand, it took me several minutes to figure out how to turn the alarm off indefinitely (luckily, turning it off for one~~ day only is much easier, although the distinction between the off-for-a-snooze and the off-for-the-day buttons is non-intuitive). I'm still not entirely sure why I finally could turn the alarm off indefinitely after repeated tries using the sequence described in the manual. I suspect there is an undocumented but required time-delay between pushing one button and pushing a second button that turns the thing off. The other feature that I was surprised by is the time display, which is a backlit~~ LCD rather than an LED. This may be personal taste, but I find LCD simultaneously more intrusive and harder to read in a darkened room. This type of display does look more stylish in daylight, however.~
This is the worst dvd player in the world. A friend bought it for me at Target. Within a month, it stopped working. Actually it won't read any discs. Spend the extra money and get something else. This shouldn't be on the market.
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.
Regretfully, I bought an H10 20GB some time ago. Within the first couple months it died so I call iriver and made arrangements to send it back. It took several weeks to get it back. The one that came back was dead out of the box. I spent about 3 days trying to reach iriver to send this one back. The guy I spoke to told me that this item was seeing a lot of defects and returns. That was about 1 month ago. They said they sent a replacement - it never got here? Now I cannot get any response from iriver. I like to go to stores to see products then go to AMZN for the prices - iriver's stuff is not anywhere to be found in any of the major chain stores... these guys are going out of the game....
Just got the ViewSonic monitor for 1 year, and it breaks!!! I called ViewSonic's customer service and tried to reason with them, absolutely terrible customer service! The representatives were very rude, they even hang out on me. Apparently, hanging out on customers is the best way to avoid any "problems" for the customer representatives. I had such a bad experiences with ViewSonic, I will never purchase any products from them ever again! I think everyone deserves to know about what the company's services are like before their purchase.Please be aware when you buy any of ViewSonic's products!ViewSonic CANNOT PRODUCE MONITOR LAST LONGER THAN ONE YEAR!!!
Save your money. Was hoping this would be a good way to swap peripherals between three identical laptops we use in the house. The install went fine, but every computer would bluescreen as soon as it was plugged in.
While the device is easy to use and set up (time etc), the sound quality, even in the highest mode (HQ) is horrendous. I used the device in a dead quiet room (no white noise etc in background) and the playback of any and all recordings is almost painful to the ears. There is some sort of screeching electrical noise which is made worse when you put headphones in as the electric resistance is actually audible. I am returning this device and warn you against purchasing this device. In all honesty the playback is worse than that of older microcassette recorders as the feedback and electric noises are less sharp on those and muted.
Nothing fancy to say here, it's not as reliable of a device as it's marketed as. I ordered it, I got it, I put it to use, and now it sits in a box with the rest of my unwanted toys. I use the Belkin desktop phone (F1PP010EN-SK) and couldn't be happier. Grab the Belkin phone when you see it on sale for about $59 and you'll do yourself a favor.
This one was a rip off I should have known from the price. I ended up with a box of speakers only, just to be told that there had been a mistake in the description when I called customer service. The description should have read it was just for speakers not the full system as posted.
I bought my PNY Verto 5500 AGP a month ago and after numerous system freezes (within 10 minutes of boot), I finally found this document. I went through all the steps listed in the reponse from UncleMacro testing after each step to see if the problem was resolved. The last one (number 5) actually fixed the problem by slowing down my AGP bus to 1x. I can run all my 3D applications now without the system freezing. Hope this works for any of you that may be experiencing the same problem.http://www.techsupportforum.com/archive/index.php/t-49095.html
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?
All of the other reviews that complain about sofware problems are right! As a sony fan I took a gamble with this player and lost. On the surface they seem to have gotten it right:small, long battery life, good user interface, reasonably price, sony quality, etc.BUT, What good are these features if the sofware takes 2 minutes per album to upload? What is wrong with these people? The genious that designed this software should not only be fired from Sony, but blacklisted from the industry. This player is going back to the store... and I am afraid that it might be i-Pod nano time (something I have resisted)
the dvd i have purchased does not play all region dvd the reason why i bought the item but as soon as i recieved it does not play all dvd region
The problem is the reception range, which is miserable. Clear reception is for only a couple of hundred feet, provided there are no obstacles. The signal disappears completely at about 1/2 of a mile. However, in the Magic Kingdom park of Disneyworld in Florida, we had difficulty maintaining any communication at all, probably due to a lot of buildings and steel structures around. Therefore, I consider these units as not a real communications devices, but rather just children's toys. Also, in this case, clearly, you get what you pay for: the item is cheap and it works like a cheap item.
The fit, feel, and sound are great but the performance with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 was horrendous. The headset is now sitting in a drawer, perhaps someday to be used for Skype or some other VoIP service.
The V-MODA Bass Freq earbuds' sound quality and noise isolation are both very good. However, the 3 pairs my wife and I have had over the past 2 years have all failed in the same way. The wire breaks near the hard plastic plug and the sound cuts out in one or both earbuds. I was particularly careful not to wind the wire too tightly when storing, but it broke anyway after about 9 months. My wife's lasted about 6 months. At $20, these may still be worth getting (my first pair was $50). Just be aware that they won't last long, especially if you're exposing the wire to lots of movement (e.g. running, stuffing it in a bag). They are covered by a 1 year warranty, but I am still waiting for the replacement a month after sending in the broken ones.
This unit worked fine with Nano and 5G Ipod, but there is static when playing AOL radio with Ipod Touch (new 2.0 software) over wifi. Plays stored Itunes music fine. Have tried moving speakers, dock, and cables, but no luck.
I burn DVDs and needed cases for them. These have been almost 20% useless - you can't slide any papers under the clips on the inside of the case because then the little plastic pieces that hold them closed break and the case won't latch. About 1 in every 5 does that anyway. Get something a little sturdier!
It is only because of Amazon's excellent return policy that I decided to risk ordering the iTrip for my 20GB 2nd gen Windows iPod. Unfortunately I get to use that policy. :-(The iTrip seems like a good add-on with its matching plastic and size, and the blue LED is a nice change from the usual red. But it is on functionality that the product failed. To give it some minimal slack (and to serve as a warning to others), I live in the suburbs of Detroit and there are few gaps between stations. Still, I expected at least some tolerable usage in the few that exist, but the unit never reached anything close to tolerable.Also, I did not appreciate that the iTrip software required a working version of MusicMatch's horrible software to get any stations to sync to the iPod; I'd much rather they were software agnostic... a sync is a sync. Makes one wonder if the current iTrip will fail to sync using Apple's own iTunes once the Windows port is released.So unless you are in a fairly rural area and love MusicMatch, I can't recommend trying this product unless the company you are purchasing from has a decent return policy.
It charged up the battery and then went dead. 60 1 star reviews is incredibly bad. Do not waste your time with this product. Much better off purchasing this. http://www.amazon.com/Infrared-Receiver-Extender-Cable-STBs/dp/B002JSDHCY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1289131823&sr=1-1
first off....if you are looking for surround sound...dont buy it...the wires to the satellites are about 30in max...if you want good sound quality...dont buy it...the speakers on my tv have better sound quality than these speakers do...this product is best for low budgets with smaller area usage...dont expect the sound to fill larger rooms...other than that...thats it for this one
I recently looked through your comments and decided on a Nikon despite the one comment about it being not ready to take shots. So, I got the Nikon 140 (very similar to the 120). I agree completely with the person who wrote about the 120 missing all of his shots. I tried the 140 at a graduation. I missed so many shots cause it couldn't focus. Another complaint - even when it did focus, the shutter delay was so extreme that the kid had left the podium before the shot was taken. I got lots of pictures of kids walking away from the podium. I'm going to look at the Pentax the other reviewer mentioned and the Minolta 150. The Nikon is going back to the store ASAP. I haven't even seen the pictures it takes but was so frustrated using it that I really don't even care how they turned out. I missed almost every shot I tried for anyway.
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.
I was thrilled with the idea of bringing my optical zoom up to 20x. I tried it a few times randomly and wasn't too disappointed until I tested it to see exactly how much extra zoom it provides. At the most, maybe this could qualify as a 1.1x extra zoom. If you're looking to buy this lens, just move a half step closer to your subject and you'll be doing better than with this lens.Aside from doing almost nothing towards the entire point of it's existance, it's bulky and with the lens attached it causes a ring of darkness around your shot until you zoom in a bit, so it's useless for anything other than zoomed shots.Picture quality didn't change, but I did experience the autofocus problem a few times depending on the distance of the subject.Save your money.
After reading many positive reviews, I am disappointed about the quality of this printer. After printing only (5) 8 X 10 photos, I experienced lines across the photos, which I understand is a result of clogged print nozzles. Also - 2 of the ink cartridges are already so low that I had to order new ones and I've only had this printer for a week. I bought the printer from Amazon because it was the best price I could find. If it wasn't such a hassle to pack it up and take it to UPS, I'd probably return it. I also have an all-in-one HP printer that didn't cost much, but the quality is much better than the Epson 1400.
Others have commented on the main problem I have with this device. Unfortunately, I didn't read enough reviews, and bought this thing. I wish I hadn't. Please heed this warning. I need to feel passionately a product to review it, and I hate what Sony has done with the player. The player itself it actually a very nice piece of hardware, and I have never operated a music device that is as aesthetically pleasing as this one. It is just plain cool to look at, operate, and the sound is great. However, the software kills that package. Or rather, the fact that you absolutely, positively MUST use the software is what kills the package. Not wanting to take the Steve Jobs route, I have purchased two Samsung players in the past. Both of those players allowed you to (gasp!) take your .mp3s and place them directly on the player for instant playback on the device. Pop out the cable, plug in the headphones, and you could listen to your music. Logical, correct? So, I take this thing out of the package and put some Modest Mouse on, pop out the cable and plug in my headphones. To my surprise, all I got was silence and a "NO DATA" notification on the display. The terrible bands that were preloaded onto this thing played wonderfully though.Yes, I read the quickstart manual and it stated that to transfer music to the player, you might want to do it in SonicStage. I put a folder of music on the drive. Nothing. I took the .mp3s out and placed them directly on the drive. Nothing. I put a folder full of music in the ominous folders that were preloaded with the device. Nothing. Finally, I decided to give up and use SonicStage for the file transfer. I transferred my music in SonicStage, popped out the cable, stuck in my headphones and...music. Dang...do I really need to do this every time I want to load music onto this thing? As far as I can tell, the answer is yes. That means no taking this thing to my brother's house and effortlessly loading some of his songs onto it. I'd need to bring my Sony software with me. Want to hear something even more flabbergasting? The music that is loaded onto the player is invisible. Putting songs directly onto this thing makes them viewable, but not playable. Loading them on in SonicStage makes them playable, but they are nowhere in sight. Perhaps my player is possessed by El Diablo, or something.Okay, I'm not a baby. I would be (sort of) okay with being forced to use SonicStage if the file transfer didn't take FOREVER. Here is a funfact for you: transferring 1.8 gigs of music to the player in SonicStage will take 26 minutes. Now, granted, I don't have the most up to date computer around, but 1.8 gigs is certainly not taking 26 minutes if I drag the music straight onto the player. I guess what I am trying to say with this cautionary tale of woe is that you should only purchase this if you are able to deal with its digital bureaucracy. If you can overlook the restrictions (yes, RESTRICTIONS on a device that you purchased for your own personal enjoyment), you might be able to enjoy using this player.
I purchased this monitor for home because I wanted to use it for gaming and it works well for that purpose. I do think that there are some terrible trade offs here, in that the monitor has horrible viewing angles. If your eyes stray away from looking head in into the monitor then you are going to see a lot of white fading into brightness. If that doesn't bother you, then this is a good monitor with nice color and fair contrast. I work in IT and have purchased hundreds of Viewsonics, Dells, and HP's. In the early days when LCD came out, the common complaint we had from users was the horrible viewing angles. The Dell ultrasharp came up with a solution that solved 75-80% of this problem. The viewsonic VG series we use at work also came up with good solutions to this viewing angle isue. My theory is that in order to provide the fast 2 ms response time on the VX922 there was some sort of engineering compromise that took place. The VX922 really sets back the viewing angle issue to where we were 4 years ago. In order to prove this, I took my new VX 922 and boxed to work to do a comparison with the Dell ultrasharp 1905. To my surprise and shock, the Dell blew away the Viewsonic in terms of color contrast, viewing angle and all. The Dell wins hands down, and I feel like a fool for having purchased this Viewsonic VX922 for home use. I called Viewsonic, and I have an RMA to return the VX922 directly to their Walnut California facility. I was given the name of their customer service-quality control manager. I really don't have the time to make my case with Viewsonic, and I don't expect them to do anything for me. In the interest of all of those who are going to purchase these models, I think somebody has to speak up. Hopefully CNET and Tom's hardware will come to the rescue with a review soon.
I had real problems with this phone adapter just installing it under Windows Vista Home Premium. Using the installation CD resulted in a "blue screen", which I haven't seen since Windows ME.I had to download the Windows Vista driver from the DLink web site, and then, even though with the download came a set-up application, I had to manually install the driver for this item.After 1 week of usage, now the adapter makes the connected phone ring uncontrolled and unstoppable (only disconnecting the adapter gave me peace). When doing that, the adapter starts buzzing and shivering.I had to return this item and will not get any DLink product anymore, as there is no (free) phone support at all.
I updated drivers from the netgear website and it still didnt work. The computer connected to this adaptor could not see the network and the network could not see this computer. It only worked once or twice. By this review i am not saying netgear products are bad because i think they are great it is just this one product that is not up to netgear standards.
Not well designed. It will not last. Have bought many identical in past.
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
I mistakenly read a review here stating that it fit Mophie products. Well, I guess I found out the hard way that it DOES NOT fit all Mophie products... especially theMophie Juice Pack Air Case and Rechargeable Battery for iPhone 4 (Red) (Fits AT&T; iPhone).Just so you know.Now if anyone knows of a 6-foot replacement USB that DOES fit the Mophie Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 4, reply here please!
This recorder does a pretty good job. When it actual records, that is. It eats batteries like there's no tomorrow because it never actually turns itself off from what I can tell. You can put it on hold, but it's never really off until you take the batteries out. So if you want to buy this, be sure to carry extra AAA batteries with you just incase. Although you should probably warned further that I had this recorder for a few months and one day it just all the sudden stoped working. Stone cold died on me. I put fresh batteries in, was about to use it and it just would not turn on. It's dead to this day, will not work, will not turn on, not even able to function when I plug it into the computer to get the audio I had recorded off of it.Basically, this is, in my opinion, not worth the price. You're much better off finding an Olympus digital recorder and spend the extra money on something that's more reliable and records at a better quality.
I'm a veteran Sirius customer and can honestly say this item is worthless for the most part, especially if you live in Area 5 (see Sirius' webpage on positioning and installaion). Never has worked in the 2 years I've owned it, regardless if it was inside or out- sat it 75 feet away from any building with a clear sky above and still never worked. This just doesn't have a strong enough signal to pick up anything especially in area 5.However I did find something interesting- the magnetic small car antenna works better than anything even for a home docking kit which I use it on. It will pick up a perfect signal even beside a building and obstructions above- save yourself some $$$$ and just use the antenna for the car at your home too!
We bought this for our teenage son for Xmas and it was busted by March, although it had not received unusual use. We wrote the company and got some help that was not helpful. It seems that it is too fragile for real use.
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.
One of my friends brought it from here for a new 18-105mm vr nikkor (from D90 kit). After attached it to the lens, you will see a small spot at the middle. He showed it to me for finding the reason. I said Oh god remove it immediately.But it is too late. The glass of the filter hit the glass of the lens. The filter was returned, but the spot is still on the lens forever. - -"Update 07/06/10One of my friend bought this filter for 18-105mm. Again !!, the same problem
Product works fine for some weeks, but the plastic outside is of very poor quality, so it broke after some time of usage.Better prefer:Sandisk MicroMate Reader-for Memory Stick
I purchased the 40-2421 base unit and an additional 2420 hand unit (for 2 hand units total), and the phone does indeed come with all of the functionality I wanted, but the constant relatively loud statis hiss makes the phone virtually unusable.I have contacted vtech technical support, and hope the problem can easily be resolved, but be forwarned, while some people have not experienced the static problem, it does occur, so be prepared to deal with support or to return the phone.
Went thru two units, both had stuck pixels on receipt. No useable vertical viewing angle.
This unit has died unexplicitly. We have replaced numerous batteries and the unit refuses to work. After reading some of the other reviews (albeit too late), I guess I feel a bit gratified because the unit worked for 68 days instead of just one week. I have made repeated phone calls to customer service and have yet to speak to a person. I am simply told to leave my name and number and someone will contact me. The call has not come. Summary: I regret buying this product (Christmas present for my son) and I will most likely not purchase other Memorex products, even their tapes...this experience has left a sour taste in my mouth.
I bought this product after reading some of the reviews here that said it put out sufficent sound despite its small size. After setting it up and trying it out I was less than impressed. The sound is sunstandard and has very little bass. There are also lots of wires that run from each section which can be difficult to hide.It does charge nicely and the blue light looks good but if you need speakers for your sansa, look for something else!I ended up using a set of old computer speakers that plug into the headphone slot. It may not charge it but I can hear what I want quite clearly and with sufficent bass.
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.
When I pulled this thing out of the box, I felt like I was taking out a cheap plastic toy from a McDonald's kid's meal. It just looked pathetic. I was greeted with disappointment yet again when I actually hooked it up and tried using the thing. The audio was abysmal. Literally hours later, anything it recorded would be backed by grating static and noise. Unbelievably bad.
I bought this because it was cheap and Prime Available.to start off, Amazon said it was going to be the prime 2 day shipping, took longer than that. After I open up the dented package, the inner box of the DLO PowerBug (DLO) its in preety good shape, and looks like the apple usb to jack connector but once you connect it. . .the shuffle does not seem to recognize any power coming in. the little LED light is neither orange, green, or red.after a while of messing around forcing it to connect to the PC the LED does come on but not 100% guaranteed.The USB to Wall outlet is horrible does not work at all only for a couple of seconds then it goes out.another thing I would like to mention is that the connection end to the Ipod Shuffle is really weird and has like 3 hooks that require the ipod to be forced into it.If I could go back, I would NEVER have purchased it.
On the back of this power strip it says it's rated for 1800 watts, but I suspect they cut a few corners in their design. I ran it at about 1100 watts continuously and the plug melted after about two months. I know the wattage because I had a WattsUp meter attached. It was driving a large computer running under heavy load.
My BIOS sees the card fine, but no matter what I did, Windows 7 will not properly install the drivers.I wanted to use this card just as a controller for a CDRW drive and not for RAID. The manufacturer's web site instructs to flash the BIOS on the card to use without RAID. However they fail to provide the instructions on how to do that. After a Google search I found the process and flashed the BIOS on the card.Still will not install the drivers in device manager, even though it now shows as a SATALink instead of RAID controller.Downloaded the latest drivers for Windows 7 from the manuf web site and get an error that the driver isn't for the device.At this point I surrendered and returned the card.
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.
I just purchased a PSC1350 all in one. When I try to install the minimum driver software using their wizard, it bounces up an error code that says &quot;System cannot find the file specified&quot; in trying to pull a file. Looking at the CD, it is clear that the program .exe *is* missing.(d:\Setup\hpzwis01.exe -l ENU -f c:\windows\hpoins03.dat -Validate No -w 329562)What kind of internal screwup would it take to have a printer missing a fundamental part of the install wizard?Even more amusing is the response from HP when I called to complain - &quot;Oh, yes, something must have been forgotten on your CD&quot; like it was some kind of personal packing job, CD by CD. They must print thousands of these at once.When I asked whether there were others that had the same problem, they blithely said, &quot;Yes, but it is easy to download from the web.&quot; Upon going there, and currently still downloading the *50* MB drivers, which is better than the 450MB(!!) regular install. Crazy! Good thing I don't connect by modem...
ive had mine for a long time and most of the time ive had it i hadent been able to get it to work, any other wireless keyboard and mouse set would probably be a better idea. on another machine the logitech wireless system worked as soon as it was pluged in, but this required many hours troubleshooting, uninstalling and reinstalling just trying to get it to finally see that yes there is infact a keyboard and mouse present within its range. so if your into annoying things, please by all means buy it. otherwise id at least recomment a wireless set where you can charge the mouse batterys so they dont run out too quickly. i suppose that is a plus, the batterys dont run out *too* fast with the microsoft one..
I'd read a number of reviews before choosing the ER6i and so was prepared for some amount of one-time work to get it all right--particularly in terms of fit and learning how to install--but in the end could not get it to produce $85 in improvement over stock iPod phones.Most frustrating was that, in changing over to the foam buds, one of the filters--which the instructions clearly state cannot be reused after removal--simply fell out. Of course I reused it because I wasn't prepared to buy a new filter while I was still trialing the thing, which for the benefit of you strong ER6i advocates I'll admit may have had some impact on my view on performance--although I strongly suspect it was fine to replace the filter and its more true that Etymotic gives that warning because they don't want people to run them thru the diswasher rather than replace them when needed ;-)Bottom line is that my experience--poor fit and inadequate performance--is similar enough to a number of users that regardless of advocates' reviews it's clear the product needs some work before it can extend its market appeal.(Finally, I actually found a noticeable improvement in stock iPod phones when I bought new thicker foam covers; they stay put in the ear better and am convinced the compression of the thicker foam goes a long way to keep out more external sound.)
folks Please dont waste your money on this. My wife purchased this player because we wanted in on the DVD revolution. I was happy to finally get a DVD player but i was skeptical since i am a Panasonic man (they make some of the best electronics) Well It worked great for about 8 months no problems at all. then the audio output jacks just quit working one day. I'm very sure it was that because I worked in a Home theather store for 5 years and i know how to troubleshoot a setup. we phoned the company and they told us theyre was nothing they could do about it since it was out of warranty. Dont buy it people. just because you pay less for something doesnt mean its a good deal. I compare it to buying a Honda or a Yugo. that yugo is going to get the job done for a while BUT you could have spent a little extra money on the Honda and have something thats going to last so much longer!!! Good Equipment pays for itself when you dont have to get rid of it a year after you purhcased it! AVOID THIS PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS!! Save yerself lots of pain and heartbreak. Get a name brand like Panasonic, sony, Toshiba, GE. They will cost you a little bit more but its worth it!!
I just bought this. When it arrived, I was suspicious of the speed since it wasn't marked on the package, as most are. I visited the Dane-Elec.com website and eventually found the datasheet which says a maximum transfer rate of 3MB vs the 10MB on the product listing on Amazon.If that is fast enough for you, then go ahead, but I am giving a bad rating because for a 10MB part, it doesn't work as advertised.
First the Good - price is good if everything works for specs. Unfortunately it won't because of serious design flaws.Bad - almost everything1. ADF is useless - WhyYou cannot clean inner most rollers.So after some use duplex scanning is dead, cleaning cloth won't help for inner rollers.ADF scanning window uses flimsy plastic between paper and light which obviously will have markings with some use as paper passing through is pressed against it. So unless you replace it after some use, you will have continuous running scratch marks across the scan via ADF.ADF uses single roller to pull the paper from tray. This is a nightmare design for duplex scanning, even slightly misplaced paper will get jammed when its reversed in tray below for duplex scanning - Result paper jammed, you cannot open ADF and release jamming rollers. To recover paper, all you can do is open ADF cover and pull the paper, if you are lucky you will get it back in one piece or in few pieces and there goes your important document shredded. Why can't HP put extra roller at top of ADF mechanism and pull papers properly to begin with or allow way to release rollers so paper can be safely retrieved is beyond any design logic.2. Software provided is useless unless you stick to predefined settings in software, there is no way to change simple settings like brightness or drop a background color. If you do b&w; scanning from flatbed it removes background color whether you want it or not, no choice there, for example news paper. Same thing via adf does not remove background color when news paper is scanned as b&w.; Again no choice this is predefined behavior of software.To summarize you can use it as a flatbed scanner with predefined settings in HP software if that works for you.But for just flatbed there is no reason to select this model and pay this price, correct?
Lens is poor quality, lens distortion severe on edges. I was also supposed to get the .42x wide angle and got a .5x. Skip this company.
I have seven wireless devices (2 Apple TVs, iPad, ipod, iphone, PC and a Mac) and all of them got a LOWER signal when I hooked this up. I tried moving it in a several locations...was very unhappy.
I wish I had checked here before purchasing. The DVD player failed right out of the box. The same load / read issue as everyone else. It's going back tomorrow! I guess I'm lucky that it failed right away - I'd hate to be stuck with the darn thing.
Bought this monitor along with complete Gateway System about 20 months ago and now, like many others, the screen will not come up...Blue light on all the time and of course Gateway Support says " Oh too bad for you, we have your money, Ha Ha." I will never buy another Gateway product and you may want to think it over before you commit. I'm thinking about smashing it on Youtube...to send Gateway folks a message.
Damn think broke. Also it doesnt allow you to adjust the volume so I was bleeding out of my ears. A lawsuit is in order.
these are way to big they wont stay in my ears. I had to throw them in the trash, there worthless if they don't stay in your ears.
I was very excited when I got my Zenith DVD2200 in the mail. Icouldn't wait to hook it up and watch some great movies. My first fewmovies on the machine worked great, but I could not get Ghostbusters to work at all! The player would give me a disc error every time I put it in. Finally, I called Zenith and asked what the problem was. They said it need a software upgrade and to send it in. I did, and got it back about 2 weeks later. This time no discs would work at all! NONE of my DVDs worked. I sent it in again, another two weeks... Now, all my movies work, but I have to put the disc in an average of three times before it will read it. Avoid this unit at all costs! Obviously, Zenith forgot to put the quality in before the name went on. END
I just want potential buyers to know that the email and phone contacts listed within the warranty and on their website are invalid and I can find no other way to contact customer service to replace the mouse that broke within a month of purchase. It is supposed to be covered under warranty, but I guess not. What a scam! So buy this product and other products from this company with caution!
Radio died It died the 1st year I had it. Out of warranty ...now what . Who fixes out of warranty electric radios?
I immediately liked the looks but putting the earbuds in my ear hurt for the first couple of times. I think they were too big. Then after only a week of use one of the earbuds broke. :( I bought these because of all of the positive reviews. I am not having much luck with headphones while running.
original post: I typically replace the batteries in my 2 Presario 3000 laptops every 12-18 months when their charged lifetime reaches approximately 15 minutes.The batteries I am discussing per this review only lasted about 40 hours before failing to hold any charge at all.update: The seller provided an RMA and replaced the batteries very promptly but the 2nd set of replacement batteries has failed within 40 hours as well.
Do not buy this product! I wanted to give it zero stars but Amazon rating system doesn't allow it.After reading the reviews and happy not to spend the Apple prices, I purchased this set last week. I was particularly interested in the travel/wall charger so I wouldn't have to charge my two-week-old Nano from my computer every time. When it arrived, I plugged it in and it seemed to work, and left it to charge overnight.Imagine my horror the next morning when I returned to find a big, irregularly-shaped mark across my screen (inside) that looked like a burn. It made the screen dark on the bottom so you couldn't read the writing at all, didn't even try to watch any video. I assumed my basically new Nano was ruined after one use with this charger, and I was not happy about it, left it off for a couple of days until I could get to the Apple store to see if they would help me.When I turned it back on two days later, the mark on the screen was gone, not sure why. It hasn't reappeared. But I'm not risking using the set again and having permanent screen damage, so I'm returning it and ponying up for a real Apple charger set. Beware!
Amazon shipped the wrong size notebook. No problem... returned the product.Amazon is a great merchant...will buy from them again.
While the software installed very easily, the product did not work very well. When displaying channels, I never got a whole picture in the entire window. At first I thought it was just the tuner, but when trying to use the video in, the picture was just as horrible. I find this product to be unusable. Get the Hauppauge instead.
I purchased this based off of it's Technical Details stating "Compatible with all versions of the iPod, including the iPod mini".In our family we have one Ipod Shuffle and two Ipod touches. This did not work with either versions of our iPods. The Ipod touch had a box pop up saying it is not compatible. Our Ipod touches are not clones or some black market items. We purchased them directly from Apple on-line...same with the shuffle.I can't really rate the sound of this product because I do not know.NOT COMPATIBLE W/IPOD TOUCH OR SHUFFLE.
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
I have problem using Vibration Mouse with Mac. No support available too.
I bought it on thanksgiving sale and it is already dead. Was trying to play a DVD, made some idiotic noise and collapsed.No matter what DVD u put in, it says its BAD. I wish i had the could meet the manufacturers of this DVD player, would have hit the samething on there head !!
I bought this product, and after setting it up and configuring a Linksys card, (just over 4.5 hours later) it worked beautifully.... that is until a few days ago. It started freezing up, and then yesterday I returned to find a router that does not work.I have now spent 12+ hours and talked to 6 expert techs that have no idea how to fix this problem. Most of the &quot;experts&quot; are less skilled in computer networking than I am and I am a film director. Additionally, the software does not fire correctly, and once on the wrong path is not recoverable.Therefore, I would be very weary of jumping in. When it works, it is beautiful, but when it crashes you are abandoned and without support or help.... Make your decision.
The driver should be updated from the web site before doing anything or it will give you very hard time.It is not straight forward to adjust it for WEP Key. Took me about 4 hours troubleshooting, although I have 3 other wireless access points that were much more easier to install with trouble free experience.Regarding connection, I had no problems.Don't buy it if you are not an expert in troubleshooting.
MY HANDS HURT WITHIN TWO DAYS OF USING THIS KEYBOARD. I TYPE 8 HOURS A DAY AND I TYPE REALLY, REALLY FAST. THE KEYBOARD MAPPING IS HORRIBLE BECAUSE THE BACKSPACE IS HARD TO REACH. THE WRIST REST WAS THE ONLY THING THAT WAS COMFORTABLE.
I purchased this camera as a gift for my son a year ago. He has had little occasion to use it. He estimates it's been used 4 times. Now as he attempts to use it over the holidays, the shutter won't open and the lens won't come forward as the camera is turned on. It is two weeks out of the manufacturer warranty. Of course, neither Amazon or Samsung wish to accept responsibility now that it's out of warranty. They wish me to pay more to have a camera repaired that's had very limited use. I certainly don't wish to purchase any more Samsung products and must admit I'm very disappointed with Amazon's response, considering how many items I've purchased through them.
I've had this charger and batteries for a day now. Batteries get really hot, but never charge. They won't go past 1.46 volts, and understandibly so. This is a real cheap rig, I even tried a different charger which eventually charged them fully. Don't buy this item unless you are looking for a nice hand warmer. Batteries get really warm, but never charge!
I had previously owned an HWU54D and it worked wonderfully. Hawking stopped driver development at Win2K for that model so when I upgraded to XP I needed to shelve the 54D model (never you mind that Hawking says they have XP drivers for the 54D they do not work and tech support confirms that).I got the HWU8DD and it has been nothing but problems. Installation is not seamless and after install it will suddenly decide that it doesn't like the USB port or current driver. To solve the problem I usually have to physically remove device, uninstall the device in hardware manager, uninstall software, edit registry to get rid of hidden references, reboot computer, reinstall software, reinstall device and maybe it will work. Most times it give "code 10" error.Got rid of the HWU8DD and got latest model which is HWDN1 and which seems to work with XPSP3 OK but not well with 64 bit Vista.Unfortunately Hawking is the only seller of these devices (which I need) so I am stuck but cannot really recommend Hawkings devices to anyone. Their driver support is pretty much non existent and seems to be about 1 OS generation behind. Also no drivers for Linux that i can find.
This headset was great for about 3 months, then just stopped working. The pc still recognized the headset, but no sound.Meh, should have known better than to buy something other than a mouse from logitech.
UPDATEFirst off, since many of you who are reading this review may already own this camera, let me say that if your camera keeps shutting down and not allowing any pictures to be taken, use the 3 pixel setting. It may allow you to get at least some use out of the camera. After reading numerous reviews on this unit and comparing the performance of mine to that of a friend who also has it, I have to say that SONY made a slew of defective cameras and this should have been a recall. Some cameras seem to work fine, thus the good reviews. Others, and there are many many of these, shut down unexpectedly, won't work well on the 5 mega pixel setting, take terrible pictures (especially in low light) and generally aren't worth the money you paid for them. Sony's quality keeps going down and since they know they aren't providing the quality, they have charged their tech support with running "interference". In other words they do everything they can to make if your problem. This is the second Sony product that failed on me this year and I have been a loyal Sony fan for years. But after having this and their double layer DVD player also die in one year, I'm changing brands. Whatever you do don't buy this white elephant used. You are very likely to get one of the bad ones.When I got this camera, and after I had used it for a few days it started turning itself off. I thought that it was supposed to do that if I failed to take a picture for more than a few minutes. What I soon learned was that it was running low on battery power and needed to be off most of the time or you would go through batteries like butter. Even when the camera is off and loaded with new cells it will quickly deplete itself. So you have to turn the thing off if you aren't about to shoot...this makes catching that special shot almost impossible, especially since when you do turn it on you then have to wait and wait and wait for the shutter to snap. Forget anything with low light. I used this camera recently to photograph my elderly relatives at a family reunion. They stood still really well, but the slightest head turn resulted in a ruined shot. What did SONY think we were going to do with this camera, photograph the dead?
We were attracted by this printer's specs and price....We ignored a customer review which warned of streaking and poor technical support. Big mistake!We managed to print just a few sample photos while figuring out color balance et cetera. Then, just when we were ready to print photos for actual use, the printer started to streak. The problem is severe and the output awful. Epson's tests and online help suggested cleaning the cartridges, which we did. Repeatedly. The problem and photos are worse than ever. Epson's next recommendation - replace the cartridges. No way! We printed less than ten photos using these brand-new cartridges.At all times we used Epson paper, and followed Epson's instructions in detail.Epson offers only 2 support options; calling Epson at your own expense (= paying to sit on hold), or sending Epson a letter via U.S. mail. No thanks.Instead, I have a message for Epson. Get a kennel ready - this dog is coming home! Thanks to Amazon's excellent return policy, we are done with this printer's hassles and failure to print.Don't make the mistake we did. A so-called "photo printer" that can't print photos is useless. You don't need hassles, you need a product that works. Find another printer; don't waste your time with the Epson Stylus Photo 820.
I bought it for my iPod touch, clearly not a good idea. It didn't work. I probably should have read up a bit more.
From day one it leaked. The tray that the water falls into to saturate the wicking filter overflows within 5-10 minutes. Tried the troubleshooting and even called customer care, who advised me to return it within the retail store's return period. Took it back to the store and they told me I could not return something that was already used. I was out $50. Many of the reviews on here state that it leaks, do yourself a favor and just don't buy it. Then you don't have to worry about trying to return it and having to deal with the same hassle I did.
Wonder why this is so cheap? Well...I guess this may work out fine for anyone who uses the internet for no more than 15 minutes at a time or they don't mind unhooking all connections and bebooting every few minutes. Every once in awhile you may get lucky and stay connected for an hour. Do yourself a favor and pay a little more for something that works. I wound up buying a SMC Barricade and no more problems. The Linksus really deserves a -five stars.
The camera needs to be rebooted once every couple of days. Not very dependable at all. I bought it 6 months ago with Firmware 1.07. My other DCS-6620g works fine...both running wireless connections.Once I update it with Firmware 1.08 (released 5/5/2009) I will revise my review.
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.
These headphones had great reviews, so I bought them. I immediately regretted in when I opened the package. These sound cheap, especially in the mid-range sounds, like vocals. These headphones may be okay for people who do not know the difference, but I went from a very good pair of headphones to this pair. I noticed the difference immediately. They are definitely not the worst ever, but the price definitely matches the quality.
Beautiful base, crappy overall sound, and atrocious build quality. I should have read through both positive and negative reviews because it appears as if the positive reviews base their opinions after the first 2 hours of use. These earphones sound great for $12 but they certainly are built to match its worth. As soon as I unpackaged this and felt the wiring, I knew these things were going to die soon and died soon they certainly did. Not even more than 3 weeks of heavy usage, there was a loss of sound in the right side. I am reading the negative reviews as I type this and it seems that loss of sound is all too common.As for the sound, it's quite sad that the only good thing about these is the bass. The bass is the strong point as well as the point that kills these plugs. The bass, although beautiful, drowns out other sounds (Hi, Mid, Low). The positive reviews baffle me as it seems like no one knows what they are talking about when it comes to overall sound output and quality build of earphones.I would love to ramble on and on about every little detail but it's rather pointless. These earphones are light and flimsy with a drowning bass. Buy the $10 fashion sony earbuds at target or here. I've owned 5 of them over the last 7 years. Do the math.
I must have received a bad batch of disks. If you were to look at the sides on the spindle of disks there is a bunch of warping. As far as a being able to record on them only 1 out of every 5 so far have worked, then when I try to play back the disks they skip. Very unhappy with this product. I had to buy more disks as these have been utterly useless to me.
I had the sportrak color for about a year and loved it before I lost it. I got the Explorist 500 as a replacement. At first, I didn't like it because they took away alot of the menus and I was afraid of having a proprietary rechargeable battery. Then I got used to it although it navigates/zooms more slowly than my Sportrak did. What I liked the least was the compass didn't correct itself when I turned without walking like the Sportrak did - the Sportrak moved like a real compass! I kind of got used to that but after about 8 months of use it started giving me "Invalid Basemap" errors when starting up most of the time. I have tried the online support with Magellan and they have been very slow and haven't helped at all. I will be calling them shortly to see if I get any help there. There are a few other minor things I dislike such as not being able to modify geocaching waypoints without connecting to my pc. I am considering a Garmin replacement if Magellan can't help me resolve this issue.
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.
Great camera as long as it works. The lense cover slide broke after about a year. I got it fixed and it broke again after 6 months
I purchased this unit less than a week ago, based on the "quick pick" recommendation given by Consumer Reports. Wish I'd checked the reviews here first.. I'm already having the flashing "LOADING" problem that others have reported here at Amazon. I'll be returning the unit TODAY (while I still can!).. and I won't be replacing it with another JVC. Consider yourself warned!!
This radio was installed on a boat I purchased in November 2010. The radio worked fine for almost 6 weeks then quit operating. Contacted Uniden for repair and was told that I must pay for repairs because I did not have reciept for radio. Repairs were to cost more than I could purchase a new radio for.
The light was fine for the first couple months but now it flickers annoyingly and that is why I am buying another, this one came up again and i just had to put in my review! I do like the length and flexibility, two settings are nice too, it does more of a spot light than an area light.
This thing is junk. It keeps flashing "loading" and won't work. Apparently, this is a common problem. It's even on their FAQ on their web site. Check it out for yourself.I emailed JVC and they told me to send it in. I did.2 weeks after they received it (based upon my fedex confirmation), I didn't hear from them so I called them. I had to call several times. They routinely click on the phone and hang up on you. I think it's their way to improve their response time. Anyway, it didn't matter because they had no record of my package. They told me the service center is so backed up that they didn't even log my package yet.The next week, I found out that they logged my box. Well, I asked them how long will it take to fix it. They didn't know, but it will a few more weeks.This is terrible.
I haven't used this printer for photos yet, just correspondence, but so far I have encountered one (for me) serious problem: this printer &quot;eats&quot; 2 out of every 3 envelopes I try to print, mangling them and causing a jam. Moreover, the entry for clearing jams is through the back of the printer, which is very inconvenient and time-consuming. Finding a human being to speak to at HP is virtually impossible.
In short, the product looks nice and has a cool looking menu with pleasantly futuristic sounds the beep as you navigate throughout. This however is the product's ONLY redeeming feature.I read some skeptical reviews on my blackberry before making the final purchase, but I figured all the bugs I read about were probably infrequent and would not happen to me.The problem most likely originates from the proprietary software, included in order to sync up your media with the player. At first glance, it looks simple and easier to use than itunes. While itunes can be a pain to work with, at the end of the day it WORKS, which is more than I can say about Samsung's software.After adding media to your library, you drag it onto the player, simple enough, except however if you attempt to bring over too many files at a time, the software shuts itself down, refuses to restart, meanwhile the unit itself continues to beam "Transferring files, do not unplug" although it is actually doing nothing.All you can do now is it unplug the unit and reset it. Attempting to simply power the product off or back on again does not work, and there are no instructions (naturally) with what to do in this case. I managed to figured out on my own how to reset the unit, by pressing the 4 side buttons simultaneously.At this time the unit restarts itself, with the media you have loaded ready to enjoy! However, you can not add any additional media because now the software (right along with windows itself) no longer recognizes the unit (most likely due to a corrupt file caused by having to reboot the unit or by the bogus software shutting itself off).I had the pleasure of repeating this process 3 times before I did my blood pressure a favor and returned it to the store.At the end of the day (literally), I wasted HOURS trying to load this player with 1GB or so of music without success.I was initially attracted to the products by its slick exterior and the marketing material behind the product at best buy listing it's additional features (video, picture & text viewer, voice recorder, etc). I didn't have the opportunity to sample it in store because the display unit at Best Buy did not work, which would prove to be clever foreshadowing.
I purchased this as a gift. It did not work. The return policy was 30 days. They will not take it back. I was told to contact the manufacturer. Not satisfactory costumer service.
Tried using it but the usb connector was so cheaply made that it felt like it was gonna break apart.
The Tomtom has great features. But I returned mine. First, the maps are very dated. This makes it iffy at best. It has terrific potential, if it worked. You can use a PDA stylus on the map sitting at home outside on batteries to plan a trip. It's amazing. But I wanted to plan a 600 mile trip myself using it's internal maps and waypoints. But I tried a local test first. I used roads as waypoints, main roads. This way I can force the Tomtom to use MY routes. I did not like it's choices, since it is a dated map database. I set up a local route, and started to follow it. It took me to the first road/waypoint no problem. But it would not go past the first waypoint. I would go down the road (first waypoint) then it would tell me to take a u turn!. I did. Then it said take another u turn. It had me going in circles. Perhaps it's not made to use roads as waypoints, but all indications it gave were that it would. The manual was no help. Support was no help. So it went back. I have ordered a Garmin i2. Hope this is ok. I have taken the same trip from SE FL USA to SC USA with a Garmin C330. The Garmin has maps that you cannot update, but got me to my destination no problem.I don't recommend this TomTom. Do research. Go to manufactures websites and look at unit manuals.Hope this helps.
No where in the ad does it state that Type 2 means a disc in a cartridge. This product is not compatible with the new Panasonic hard disk/burner that I bought.
Player didn't last a month. Top portion of display has permanent white lines. After going around and around with Sandisk support offering ineffective software solutions to what is clearly a hardware problem, I am still waiting for (I hope) athorization to send it in for replacement under warranty. In the meantime it is now turning itself off at random intervals. Do youself a favor and buy something else. I wish I had!
I purchased this router locally to replace a failing one. There is no web interface for set up and you must use the CD. The set up then will not give the computer a DHCP address or continue unless you give it internet access. I have set up a lot of routers in my day and never put one on a network before it's configured. I called the support number and was informed that there was no way to set up *any* router without internet access. After about 15 minutes of go around with Level 1 support I asked for Level 2 and got hung up on. It goes back tomorrow and I ordered a replacement router from Amazon. I would rather limp along for 2 or 3 days than be treated like that. BEWARE!
This worked, poorly, for about a month, then stopped charging altogether. In the end, this supposedly eco-friendly device ends up just being more landfill. It seemed like a good idea, but this just doesn't do what it promised. The claim that a charge can be held for up to a year is nonsense. The battery died completely in just one month. DON'T BUY THIS JUNK.
Went to restore some files that had been automatically backed up with the auto backup function and nothing there. The most recent restore points couldn't be found. Had to try to restore the restore points. Too difficult to use. Backup and restore should be easy. I'll not buy another.
$46 for 2 rolls of fax film? Ya right
Beware of 'toner life end' message after the life of starter toner catridge. I purchased this product after seeing four star review in AMAZON. Now I got lesson that good review doesn't mean that you will get a good product. I couldn't make this product working after starter catridge run out. I replaced two brand new tone catridges. But everytime I got the message "toner life end, please replace with a new toner'. My unit is still under warranty and when contacted with Brother, they did an excellent job by sending a refurbished unit. Unfortunately I got same message from this new unit. I don't know what to do now!!!
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.
Completely agree with the previous review...I also am on my 2nd one after returning the first due to INCREDIBLY poor tracking during playback. The color in the top 1/4 of the screen always looks terrible! I play the same tape in another VCR and it looks fine! Even when recorded ON THE SONY! The reviewer who says it works great must only be watching black & white movies! I'm taking this one back ASAP!
Having two Sony CD players fail me I decided to step into a Yahama Disc Player. The sound quality is superior to the Sony but as soon as the unit heats up from use it begins skipping tracks. I have not been able to succesfully play one single cd to the end. Now i have to go through taking the wiring apart, reboxing it, getting an exchange, paying postage and realizing, in all likelyhood, the replacement will perform the same.
I had the Motorola adaptor and then got this Linksys Vonage adaptor. This model Linksys unit has a terrible background noise that is always present, which sounds like a fax coming on on another telephone line that is bleeding through to the voice line. I've tried two, both with the same result, using multiple telephones. I don't have the problem at all with the Motorola device.I've not tried the newer Linksys device (which doesn't include a router).
I'm sure the cable is good but my old PC died just after I ordered this cable. My new PC doesn't use this cable, so I returned it as soon as it was delivered.I'd certainly try this company again.Too bad I wasn't able to use it.
Avoid this printer. Avoid this company like the plague. Avoid this line of printers. Save yourself some grief, buy a Canon. We bought this at work and I will make sure we never buy another HP product ever. This line of printers has a flaw involving the memory chip. HP is aware of this BUT they still don't mind having you jump through all the wrong hoops before you find this out. Then you have to remove/replace the chip (I understand there is some soldering involved) and whatever..... I am not a computer repairman. This printer is barely six months old. I don't feel as if the burden should be on me. However, typical HP fashion, it is. HP squirms out of more warranties than any company I know of. They did a similar thing to me about a $1500 desktop that died 3 weeks after I bought it. It is probably going to be cheaper for me to buy another printer. It won't be an HP.This memory glitch is not the only problem with the printer. It also has to have the tray choices reset almost every single time it is used (when it worked). You set it, save the settings and then use it. It happens again.Also, when you switch between this printer and another printer, the formatting does not change accordingly.All in all, just a lemon of a printer.I wish I had the option to rate this printer a zero.
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.
I got this camera for free with miles that were going to expire. Compared to what is out there, it is huge! I do like the folding viewer as it won't get scratched, but now a days you can buy the plastic covers for the viewers to avoid that.Needless to say, I'm still using it on vacations and will only buy a new one when this dies or breaks.
Total crap for paper craft. not strong enough at all, very high water content.stay away -- this is not a glue pen -- this is a glue stick.
Although the microphone unit itself feels heavy and well-built, the wireless portion is junk. The base of the mic will accept either the included XLR cable or a wireless 'stub.' There is a small base unit with an extending antenna (about 12" long) which connects to your audio equipment. You'll need to buy an extra 1/8" to 1/8" mono cable to connect to a PC sound card.The wireless reception is abysmal. If you move around while singing into the mic, it keeps dropping signal and emitting a loud static 'snow.' Even standing nearby (10 feet) and carefully orienting the microphone with the base antenna, the signal inexplicably fades in and out.At least the unit was very inexpensive...not worth my time to issue a return. The mic may work fine with the XLR cable, but I didn't test it that way (that's why 2 stars instead of only 1).
I bought one of these from the local hardware store. When I tested it with a short message it seemed ok. But when I played back a message someone left on it, I heard one word, then silence, then another word, then silence, then the message was over. I returned the answering machine for a refund.
With great expectations, I set up my Maxtor 500 GB shared storage drive -- hoping it would mean that my wife and I could both save key documents, photos and videos to it from our separate computers on our home network ... and, consequently, share these files, photos and videos -- from anywhere in our house. And my guess is that once wireless home networks are faster (they'll have to be much faster), this dream will become a reality. But right now, it can't happen -- unless you're talking about smaller files. The transfer speeds over a home wireless network are too slow to make this a practical solution -- certainly for large files. What's more, the Maxtor is noisy. Very noisy. The noise wouldn't be a problem if you were just turning on the drive periodicaly (to save or grab something), but if it's to fill the role of readily available shared storage, it has to be on quite a bit.
RADIO DID NOT AND STILL DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE HAD MIDLAND RADIOS FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST ONE THAT HAS NOT BEEN EXCELLENT
I bought the SD-5970 two months ago to replace a very, very reliable Panasonic DVD player (five years old) that I "fried" by carelessly placing it on top of a receiver. As related in other reviews, the remote (with awkwardly placed buttons) is sluggish to the point of thinking the batteries are perpetualy dead. I lived with that. Then, after a month, DVDs that used to play no longer play in the machine, displaying "BAD." Indeed, nothing plays. "Setup" also no longer works. Pair this with the class action lawsuit against Toshiba for my laptop computer ... and I caution consumers against buying any of their products. I expected more from a Japanese electronics company.
I've read a ton on filters for protection of my lenses... Don't buy Tiffen, don't even buy Hoya... spend the money on B+W clear protector filters. They really don't mess up your images. The Tiffen filters pickup everything and add nasty ghosting to your images.
*IT DOES NOT WORK*THIS DEVICE SHOULD GET ZERO STARS*IT HAS NOT WORKED RIGHT; IT DOES NOT WORK RIGHT;ONE STAR IS OVERSTATED; IT IS FRUSTRATING BEYOND BELIEF.DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU HAVE MUCH TIME TO WASTE.In my experience, it is one of the worst devices I have ever owned. It is no wonder it is so cheap; it is almost useless. Using it has been frustrating beyond belief. I have wasted days trying to get consistent results. It is plug and PRAY!You follow all the instructions scrupulously, you laod a CD and a CDR. In less than two minutes, your computer is completely frozen. All you can do is pull the plug. It is impossible to shut down!The installation instructions and software are incomplete and ambiguous. The website is incomplete, ambiguous and a mess with thousands of inquiries on how to do the simplest of tasks (e.g., how to load the USB driver for XP - hello, is anyone in TDKland living & breathing?). The TDK marketing philosophy seems to be slap it together. Why worry about user instructions?It is apparent that TDK rushed this device to market to be "competitive" and as an outlet for its media. Just one problem:P>The customer support is a joke: a mere repetition of a variety of the nostrums dispensed on the website with a recommendation that you also go to other websites to download other drivers - Nero being one of them. Then, it is a campaign to blame everything else: your computer, the USB device, the co-branded software, the media, the original disk. You get the picture: everyone is wrong but TDK.P>When all is said and done, the solution to everything is: reload other drivers, get a new ______ (fill in the blank with anything you like), use a slower speed (why advertise 32X for the machine and for the media {TDK CR-Rs do NOT work at 32X!}), go back to USB 1.1 or use TDK media. Hello, why buy a USB2 machine if not for the faster speed? Why waste all this time on this piece of junk? Why pay the extra money?P>THIS MACHINE IS A FRAUD; IT IS JUNK; IT DOES NOT DELIVER ON ITS PROMISES&lt;BRSave your time and money; buy something else.Did I mention thatApart from all of this, it is a great doorstopper, especially for the bathroom, with the softly glowing green LED. Stops me from stubbing my toe at night.
I only have one thing to say about this card. Don't do it! I purchased it last night and spent the better part of 4 hours trying to get a decent signal from even 3 feet away from my BEFW11S4 access point. Needless to say, after much frustration and de/reinstallation of the different drivers and &quot;tweaks&quot; from Linksys regarding XP, I finally gave up. As an IT professional, there is only one word to describe this product - JUNK! One more thing, the manuals are absolutely abysmal. I am returning it today and purchasing a Netgear card instead.
it makes a constant white noise in the background of the music you're playing
I frankly hear very little improvement over the run-of-the-mill earbuds. At 76 bucks or so I expected a significant difference. Probably my hearing isn't good enuf to appreciate the quality these buds are supposed to represent. I still prefer my ancient over-the-head tiny-bud set i got with my 1980's sony tape walkman. They stay on while I walk and the sound is acceptable.gm
Will it help if the player falls to the ground?Probably.Does it have a way to attach to a carrying case, armband, etc? NOIs the price worth it?It depends, B&M; stores it costs $12-$15, Amazon much lessWould I buy again?NO, I would get another type of protector that has an armband, or other way to carry my E260
When I first read the Microsoft Mouse Laser 8000 it read new a a very good price of around $40 dollars, good deal for for an $80 plus dollar being "NEW". It took well 10 days to receive my merchandice form the location in California and I live In California. Once I received my merchandice it was not "NEW" but factory referbushed. I will never do business with company a again and Amazon.com shoud look into this for miss leading the public.
What a piece of crap and off shore support is even worse. I was only able to sync two pictures even though the spec calls for "up to 50." Only message is "sync failed." When I called support, they disconnected me the first time. When I called back, they said that it can only hold one or two pictures.The manual is very poor and says nothing about how much memory this device has. I'm assuming that my pictures are larger than the capacity of this unit, but I can't tell from the manual. I got this as a gift. Hopefully the giver didn't spend much money.
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.
The earbud have poor bass sound reproduction. Fit into the ear is poor. I've used other Sony and v-mode earbuds of similar design that cost half, sounded a lot better at all sound frequency ranges and fit much better . I had to return the buds because they where so unacceptable, I don't do that very often.Beware, sorry for the bad review, but these are unacceptable earbuds in both sound and fit.
there not from singapore didnt work for my needs more than half didnt wok at all !!! realy disapointing! avoid!
This UV Filter would not accept the Tamron lens cap for the lens purchased with the filter... the filter glass was loose in the frame. It didn't cost much .. i.e. was cheap.
I bought this battery in October 2008. By June 2009 it would only hold a charge for 10 minutes.Do Not Buy.
Since the product is a Warranty, I have no opinion. I do have a question about the process of getting credit because Amazon was not able to deliver the product that the warranty was suppose to cover. The product was : Norcent 1020 Digital camera.
This NAS was attractive to me for only one reason since the competition in the current NAS market is quite fierce. I'll bet that next year you'll be able to get a NAS with you happy meal at Mikky Dee's.The ONLY reason I got this NAS was because it has an embedded P2P Bit Torrent Client.How cool would it be to remotely queue up torrents using the web interface at work and come home to watch some cool IPTV. No more cable providers, no more commercials, life is good.Ahh, but although the ideas were in place, the execution of the product failed to deliver.1st thing I did was unpack this puppy, format the drive, config the unit, (I have 2 other NASes, so I know my way around these toys) Giddy as a schoolboy, I setup the unit to begin my 1st torrent download.. yippy..2nd, I made sure the torrent was extremely popular to make sure it would start and DL fast, (TWIT or anything on rev3 would do just fine, Kevin/Alex, you rock!). I even started the same torrent DL on my local computer to confirm there was enough seeds and activity to make this zip right along.The emotions were lost as time went by, and nothing HAPPENED. The torrents page on the ADS NAS kept coming up (60 second auto-refresh) with NO PROGRESS for several HOURS. I added a few more torrents, 5 total and checked the listen ports and other BT settings to make sure my settings weren't screwed up.After some time, a few of the torrents actually Dl'ed something, but only about 6 MBs in 6-hours. The torrents which should have kicked right in never started at all. This performance really sucked.At this point, unless I get a workaround from ADS in the next few days [I really want this to work], I will return this unit and safely indicate that it is a POS.Other issues experienced on this NAS.-This NAS is about 1/3 slower [read speeds, about 2200 kbs] than my other NASes from Tritton and Buffalo [3600 kbs]. Strangely enough write speeds are on par with my other NAS units (about 3700 kbs). It's amazing what performance features I am willing to give up, just to use the remote BT feature.Aside from the P2P feature, I have occasionally received read/write errors which says that "one" of the files cannot be specified. This happens when I delete or copy a large amount of small or large files to the NAS. Sounds like a bug.Customer Support message from ADS.Problem / Issue:My ADS NAS torrent downloads either never start or take FOREVER to begin, and when they do finally start, are soo SLOW. I have confirmed the listen port, and all the config details, this thing should be coming down faster and beginning quicker. My bit torrent client on my PC will start the same torrent in less than 5 seconds. What the heck is going on? Fabian.REPLY:hi fabianyour results are consistent with some of ours. it depends largely on the tracker and it depends on the unit itself. personally, i don't think the unit has the horsepower to effectively do bittorrent. network transfers require enough power as it is to maintain speed (this one won't exceed 35 Mbits/sec on network transfers and my own tests got around 20 - 25 Mbits/sec) and bittorrent adds additional overhead. so speeds won't go as fast as they would on your computer.the part about the tracker that i mentioned is that i've found some torrents where this client doesn't connect to the tracker at all (or does not download/upload.) this is something i've noticed with various BT clients in general; more recently, i had had a hard time with a lot of trackers and the client i was using. i eventually changed from bittornado to azureus on my regular system and fine my downloads do a lot better. so the client you use can make a difference and with the way the trackers are changing with each update, it seems that certain clients become broken in a way (or at least less effective.) there's not really anything you can do to make it perform better since you cannot alter the system in the case. unless you planned on leaving it up an running overnight for downloads, i would just use a regular computer; that will always work better since you have a lot more resources. this one runs off of a 170MHz MIPS processor and 64 MB of RAM. your computer system is almost undoubtedly better off.
This product did not do what it claimed to do. It was impossible to clean between the glass and the film.
I had both versions with and without speed booster. And both of them were working very unreliably. Slow transfer speeds and constant disconnects. I've to unplug it from USB port every 5-10 hours in order to reconnect. I already got rid of linksys router WRT54G (tried the new one SRX and it was a disaster) and moving to Belkin camp. I've had a Belkin Pre-N router for about a month and very happy with it.
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 bought this camcorder last night. After charging the battery and attempting to use it for the very first time there was a warning on the screen &quot;Dirty Video Head&quot;. How could that be with a brand new camcorder? I turned off the power, turned it back on, and the warning was gone. So I started filming, about 15 minutes worth, and then hooked it up to the TV to watch it back. Half of the recording did not even work~ all I had was a blue screen! The 2nd half that did record had thick grey lines running horizontally across the picture, as well as sound distortion (including the very loud motor noise others have mentioned!). I checked the troubleshooting section of the handbook and found that these lines indicate &quot;Dirty Video Head&quot; (again!) and that I would need to use an optional (not included) cleaning cassette!This is unacceptable in a brand new product. I have sinced checked other review sites and found another consumer who had the same problem with their brand new Sony! This really makes me lose confidence in this company. I returned my camcorder today and will keep looking.
Nearly every case broke when I opened it. Black pieces fall off and the cases don't work properly because of it.Flimsy, fragile, useless.
I do the majority of my shopping on Amazon and am please with the service and quality of the goods. I ordered the case to the sd-1000 after I ordered the camera.The case itself is to tight for the camera. If you leave the strap on the camera the cover to the case does not close properly The Magnet which hold the lid to the case does not have enough power. Velcro or a snap would have been better. Don't waste your Money.
I purchased this for my son when this was a new item. There had been nothing but trouble with this ever since. The unit shuts itself down before the battery is dead and then the unit doesn't turn itself off! Finally, it has the equivalent of hard drive crashes once every 5 times you use it. Save your money and buy something else. Finally, like some other reviewers stated, they do not own up to their warranty.
I cannot reccomend this company's products. For 2 years I have been trying to get this scanner to work and have finally decided to throw it away and get a new one. The company support has been spotty. They sent me some new software, denied that their scanner was at fault, and haven't been willing to make this situation better. My brother's Umax kept trashing his system. Another friend of ours has had the same problem. Definately DO NOT reccomend these scanners.
I bought the 8gb 2 weeks ago. At first I was impressed with the quick transfer rate of 7.2mbs. Now it doesn't respond when I connect it to my computer. Read the reviews these folks are not steering you wrong.Do not buy this junk.
Does not operate at full USB speeds. I have to plug things directly into the computer to go fast. They go much slower when connected to this hub.
Unit would not play when I received. Amazon sent me another one very quickly. Excellent service from Amazon. 2nd unit worked.
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..
I got this equiment today. It doesn't work. If, like me, you have a DSL connection and want to create a home wireless network, look into other options, such as 3Com's Airconnect (Dell sells them installed from the factory).Before doing anything I read the information Diamond provided in the combo pack meant to connect a desktop and a laptop. Since this material didn't say anything about DSL, I called Diamond tech support. First thing they said was, &quot;Don't use the package's CD-ROM, instead get drivers from Diamond's web site.&quot; Evidently the CD will mess up a DSL system.OK. I got the drivers. I installed the card in my desktop, and the drivers, and put the pcmcia card in my laptop, and installed drivers. No wireless connection.After three calls to Diamond, and an hour and a half on the phone, I got nowhere. Everything was supposedly set correctly, the machines seemed to sense each other's presence, but no communication ensued.The tech people, who keep a file on callers so that they know roughly where you left off after your last call, were stumped.One pointed out that you cannot use the Diamond set up if you have a 2.4 Gigahertz cordless phone in the house. I do, but unplugged and turned it off for the trials of wireless installation, so this was not an immediate issue. But it would have become one if we had gotten the wireless connection working.Anyhow, I'll send the equipment back. Pity, because I had hopes it might be an easy solution to get internet access from my laptop when on the porch.
I've had three of these models, none lasted longer than 3 months. The heads go bad quickly. Tracking is nearly impossible and the resolution, even using super-vhs tapes, is nowhere near the quality of the high end JVC machines. Spend the extra $$$ and get the JVC HRS-9900U top of the line model. You only get what you pay for and you don't get much from a low price super vhs machine.
These are not even worth your time. Maybe you think these would be nice bargain inear headphones but the frequency response is very poor. Not very much bass at all even with a proper seal in the ear. The biggest problem comes in the hi-mid range around 1.5k where the upper end of vocals is just far too shrill. It makes the overall sound very thin. Not recommended for consumer grade or pro grade
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!!
I got these cd-r's to go with my new cd-r drive that can burn at 52x, but was very disappointed when the various burning programs I used with these discs would only burn these discs at 32x! I even tried an up-to-date version of Nero Burning Rom and it would only burn at 32x! I was very disappointed.Other than that, they're fine though, I'm just very disappointed...
do not buy this item. Microsoft has no support and the software is junk. dont waste your money.
( Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter ) I knew it would cause reflection of lit-up areas of my picture composition and thats what its doing so i cannot blame it. I ordered another better filter for quite an expensive lens of mine alongside this one which was multicoated. From this filter you should only expect dust protection and that's it. That's enough for its cost
After reading the Amazon customer reviews on this device (it apparently works well for many people), I gave it a try. Unfortunately, it didn't work on my Time Warner cable box. Fortunately, the Amazon return policy is excellent, so I will try a different device (purchased from Amazon) when I receive my refund.
This thing just killed my crossfire mastercard. The mounting screw is way too thick that it won't let the two cards sit down on my crossfire set up on asus mvp motherboard. The mounting screw has a pvc washer that also sits directly on top of 2 resistors on X850 mastercard. I didn't realize it had ripped off my resistors until it's too late.
This sounded like an ideal product from the descriptions on Amazon.com and on D-Link's website. The $[...] rebate made me take a flyer, even though a voice inside my head kept telling me "if it sounds too good to be true it must be".The hardware seems reasonably well designed. Some reviewers have complained that the USB interface draws too much current, but none of the machines I tried it on had any trouble coping with it.The software, on the other hand, was pure junk! The biggest problem is that there are no 64-bit drivers for the DPH-50U (and D-Link has explicitly declared in their users forum that they have no intent of ever supplying any). There is nothing on their website or in the packaging to warn you of this limitation.The version on the 32-bit CD that came with it would crash after each and every call (and BSOD intermittently, even if you restarted it after each crash). After trying the USRobotics 9620 software (which turns out to be compatible with the DPH-50U), I was able to get it down to 2-3 crashes per day, but still I had to dedicate an entire 32-bit XP box to host the thing!There is no Linux support, either, so the idea of connecting the DPH-50U to your SmoothWall router or other dedicated Linux gateway and enjoying the benefits of QoS shaping is another impossible dream. Really, if D-Link has no intention of supporting this device they could at least make it possible for the 'Net community to do something useful with it. D-Link dropped more than a couple of notches in my personal estimation after my experience.My ultimate "solution" was to create a Virtual Appliance (running Windows XP SP3) under VMware Server 2.0 on a 64-bit Windows Server 2003 R2 box. I used the D-Link software for 32-bit Windows Vista (beta version 1.16.09DK13) and access the DPH-50U using a virtual USB port.This configuration only seems to crash about once a day. Annoying but not impossible to live with, especially since I don't have to dedicate a whole physical machine to the DPH-50U.I also successfully tried the same technique under VMware Workstation 6.5 and Sun's xVM VirtualBox 3.0. I was not able to run it under Hyper-V or VMware ESXi because there is no virtual USB support in these products.Bottom line, be prepared for lots of tinkering if you buy this adapter...
I expected more from Sennheiser. Guess I got my hopes up for such an entry level price. But for $21 I'll just give them to my kid. I know it's not apples to apples but my $16 KOSS KSC-75's have FAR superior sound. I also have a pair of $60 Grado SR60's that blow these HD201's away. Just not impressed at all.Pros: PriceCons: Poor sound, needs power, Not that comfortable.
I just got the CM Stacker 810, because I wanted to have a server for a lot of disk drives, and so would need to use a second Power Supply for all of them. Well, despite saying that it supports "redundant power supplies", it is only setup for 1 Power Supply. And while there are tons of slots, there isn't any way to use them for 3.5" disk drives (except the first 2-3) unless you buy additional "cages". And even then you can only get 2-3 drives in a "4 drive" cage.It also claims it is "tooless", but it looks like this case forces you to use tools to do even the simplist installation, sometimes even drills, to make it work with standard motherboards.Furthermore, the instructions on how to install or use it are the worst I've ever seen.Oh, by the way, the motherboard tray is not removable either.Of all of the many cases that I have bought (at least 5 in the last 10 years), this is the first one that makes me feel ripped-off.I would RMA this, but it weighs so much that its not worth paying for the shipping or the effort of lugging to a shipper, so I'm just going to keep it and not use it.I was very disapointed that this case was not what it was represented to be. I have been told that the case is good for those who want to use water cooling, as it has space for that. But read some of the comments in the CM forum before buying this.
I've read some of the reviews and they mostly hit the mark. The software is easy to use. The maps are good (up to a point) and the receiver is good at getting a signal. Unfortunately, the company isn't. The maps are outdated when you buy them. You can't update the maps without buying everything over again. The software had to be downgraded to work on my Palm T|X - memory overrun issues.I too never heard from Tomtom about my gps antenna issue - the battery swelled and stopped holding any charge.I won't be using their product again.
great great greatplays my all dvds including dvd+ ntsc pal etc on my big tv screen too!!plays my 8gb usb having all kind of formates.cute portable.remote works from 8 ft. may be more.i cold not find volume controll on remote.reducing stars because wire which developed defect was not replaced by seller sayinh MORE THAN 7 DAYS HAVE PASSED AND IT CAN NOT BE REPLACEDREAD MY REVIEW OF PYLE BACK UP CAMERA TOO!!!!!
This radio worked great for about 4 months. Now everytime I turn it on I have about 10 seconds to listen to the weather then all I get is static and dislpay shows signal failure. To make matters worse, Midland, who is located near me told me I needed an external antennea. I then told her that it's worked fine for 4 months and it's been in the same location in my house the whole time. She told me to take it back where I bought it or send it in to them with my receipt. I bought this at a grocery store and I don't have the receipt. What a piece of s@*&!!
I bought this item more than a year ago and now it turns itself off about every minute or so while I am listening to my MP3. I called the manufacturer, Cables To Go, and they said they discontinued making this product because of a "faulty switch problem." Even though they have known of this problem for "1-2 years" they would not refund my money because my unit didn't have the problem with the faulty switch until it was outside the 1-year warranty. Amazon also would not help and they continue to sell the rest of the potentially faulty units. Buyers beware!!
It is too small for my Sony Clie 760C screen. The edges are rounded on the screen protector while the clies screen is square leaving an uncovered area about as wide as the tip of the stylus all around the screen. While moving the stylus on the corners of the screen it gets stuck on the screen protector film. Bubbles get under the film really easily while installing and it gives the screen too much glare. The screen just looks really bad with the screen protector. This screen protector is seriously defective and it is most certainly not compatible with 700 series clies.
The are very good headphones for your money. They have a little bit of static at the maximum range but it still sound pretty good.
I bought a couple of these filters to use 2 years back when I bought my first DSLR and two lenses (35/1.8 DX and 55-200VR) because these were cheap. No way was I going to spend $20, $30, $40, etc. on any UV filter. Fast forward a little over a year and I started reading more about photography and found out just how lousy these filters are.I took the filters off the lenses to compare my results and was horrified at the difference. With the filters on, I get very bad ghosting and reflections. Take them off and all of those problems go away.I did my research and ended up going for much nicerNikon 52mm Screw-on NC Filterfilters for my DX lenses andHoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) - Filter - UV - 52 mmfilters for any lenses that I use on film cameras. I bought the Nikon's from Adorama through Amazon and the Hoya filters elsewhere for the same price. Using these filters, I don't have any problems with ghosting or loss of contrast.If you do need filters to protect your lenses, spend $15-20 more and get a nice filter that doesn't hinder your lens.
Battery doesn't work. Total waste of money! I've always thought SterlingTEK had good knock-off batteries until I encountered this. Now I have to buy the genuine OEM battery.
After reading many of the Amazon.com customer reviews for the Beltronics V955 I recently purchased the product. I've used it a few times while travelling long distances on the highway and I have decided to return it. Although the product was easy to set up and the instructions for its use straight forward, I found it to be ineffective in terms of alerting me to the presence of police. Perhaps other reviewers who were pleased with the product live in different areas of the country and the product works well with the technology/ radar signals being used by police in those areas. However, my experience was that I when I was driving on the Long Island Expressway (particularly in Suffolk County where there are a ton of sheriffs just itching to hand out speeding tickets) this radar detector simply didn't work. I observed a few sheriffs (on different occasions) with radar guns in their hands and the Beltronics V955 didn't even once detect their presence. Accordingly, I find the product to be useless...at least in my area.
Nowhere on the box does it state that this product won't work on a Mac OS higher than 10.3. Even the disk included in the box says "no driver needed for Mac OS 10.1 or higher", leading one to believe it will work even easier if your OS is higher than 10.3. Wrong. How stupid to make a product that is intended to let us continue to use our old floppies, but not if you have the latest operating system. What a waste of time.
These head phones are good for keeping track of traffic sounds when you're on your bike or jogging. However they should have routed the cables over the ears with that plastic up there. By having the cables come straight down with the hard plastic it tends to interfer with the bike helmet. Quite a bit of windnoise from them, but they are open air non isolating so I guess they didn't promise to be noise free at 20+mph on a bike anyway. I'm not real impressed. I'll probably take them back to wal-mart after one use.
This replaced, in my home, an ancient Sony cube clock radio which had a minimum of buttons, bells and whistles, but which for 15 years worked like a charm. I have had this new clock for a while now and I still have to haul out the instructions to set it. I am neither stupid nor technologically illiterate, but it seems to me that there are too many bells and whistles, making this a very user-unfriendly clock. If you forget, as I did this Saturday morning, to switch from weekday to weekend alarm (rather than using the daily alarm which, when you forget to turn off, goes off everyday while you are on vacation and ticks off the neighbors...) Less is more, in my opinion... I will be buying a simple, basic clock radio in the very near future and relegating this one to the attic!
Built to last? Are you kidding me? Not only is the bottom a felt material that will deteriorate and pill up on you, but the buttons are not very robust and mine stopped registering clicks after about a year of moderate use. No, this is a case of engineered obsolesence at the hands of our Chinese brethren. It's a complete rip off at even thirty bucks much less what they are asking here. But, when functioning it manages reasonably well...and what ar eyour other options?
This device works very well, but it is very flimsy. I have purchased five of them and have already had two of them with broken antennas. They still seem to work ok that way, but I don't know how long they will continue to work before the internal wire breaks as well and the antenna falls off completely.
I purchased it and enjoyed it for the time I had it. The only problems were the fact it did not allow batteries and the fact it had a stupid lock button on it. It should not be used for a doorbell intercom, nor should be used outside your house, or even IN an office.*Works Great*Not For Me...
I am just starting to use the Replay, so I can't yet evaluate its performance. I have noticed a deterioration in the quality of the picture when I am watching live tv thru the Replay. But I do think customers should be warned that the installation process is complicated. ReplayTV balmes Amazon for this, saying they are selling a discontinued model (the 2020) with out-of-date software. I've told the folks at Replay that Amazon has the best customer service of any company I have ever dealt with, so I think the fault lies elsewhere (with Replay). I am usually pretty good at installing electronic equipment, but the Replay was a real ordeal. After spending several hours with no success (it was a Saturday night and Replay's tech support was closed) and then hours on the phone with Replay, I finally got the unit to work--sort of. I still can't get the Replay to change the channels on my cable box, but I believe that is a solvable problem. Several of the Replay technicians have told me that some of the instructions that come with the Replay are not quite accurate. Overall, installation was a very frustrating experience.
I am a new to photography. My first tiffen uv filter came with a lens I bought. I was getting spot in my pictures. I later noticed the coating was coming of the filter. The second tiffen uv filter I bought with new lens. I was taking pictures of my christmas tree and getting red flares in my pictures when I did not have any red lights. I took of the filter and that got rid of the flare. Now I just spend more and buy B&W filters.
i bought a headset to replace my dead soundcard and got this adapter with it. the sound quality is good on my headset but is not so good on external speakers. also there is a very loud and annoying chirping when used with skype
The Canon S400, S410 and S500 have all had serious reliability problems. Read the reviews on this website and you will see that many customers have had a mysterious 'memory error' and/or the lens jamming (E18 error). These problems have shown up at about 18 months on all of these models. Since Canon hasn't fixed the problem in over 3 years since it first started showing up, I wouldn't want to bet that the new SD400 camera won't also turn into a paperweight after 18 months.Oh - I forgot to mention that Canon will 'fix' the cameras for $150. Nothing like turning a defective camera into a profit center.
I got these to replace my broken Sony EX-71's.The good: the sound is better, MUCH better than the Sony phones.The bad: as a result of using a larger driver (which produces the improved sound quality), the earphones themselves are larger (fatter and longer). After a few minutes my ears really hurt, as the "fat" earphones don't fit nearly as comfortably as the Sony phones.So, I decided to sacrifice sound quality for comfort, and just bought some Sony EX-75's for about $20 through Amazon.If you are used to using the small or medium Sony eartips, these earphones will probably hurt. If you use the large tips, you might (?) be OK with these...
From the first day I started using this memory card, I have had problems with it. In the first week or two I had to format the card with my camera (Canon EOS Rebel XS) or remove and re-insert it in order to take pictures. Then I started getting error message that told me images could not be read, memory card is not recognized, insert a new card to shoot... and finally it got so bad that I could not format the card at all with my camera or on a computer, making it impossible to review or download images or shoot new ones. Luckily I didn't have anything important on the card. I don't recommend this product. I recently bought a SanDisc Extreme III, which works just fine.
I have 160+ DVD that won't read anymore. I have try to read/write them with TEAC, NEC, SONY, LiteON internal DVD-RW as well as TOSHIBA DVD-RW deck and a SONY DVD player. Same lousy results.Some of them played once...barely! The vast majority were giving a defective disc or no disc message.Stay away from Ritek/Arita and whatever other off-name they use.I now use Taiyo Yuden and I have never had one single problem with their media. They cost a little more but, it's worth a thousand times over!
The product did not seem to get that cool or keep my 2004 Toshiba Satellite cool. But that maybe because I received it with a broken fan which left me w/only one fan to use. Needless to say, I returned it w/in a week.
-I appreciate the reviewer below's clarification of the D/A conversion issue I brought up in my earlier review. Since Panasonic has a way around this, I stand corrected and thank you.However CPRM is still a big negative when it comes to recording things off of TV broadcasts.Never mind Macrovision or copying pre-recorded, store bought DVDs. We all know that can't be done and hasn't been an option for years. That's not the issue.The issue is being prevented from making a DVD-R copy of a favorite TV programs for your own library, much the same way I used to copy and store VHS tapes for my own personal library.It may not be much of an issue now, but it will be in the next year or two when CPRM flagging become prevalent and your Fair-Use rights are slowly being eroded away by the media establishment. And don't think that won't happen because it will. Sooner than you all think. HDTV broadcasting will see to that.Panasonic's DVD-RAM is a nice format but like the old Sony Betamax, it looks like it will lose out in the format wars to DVD-RW, which will effectively render the DVD-RAM format, inconsequential.This is what I find so troubling about the DMR-E80H. That it'll wind up being nothing more than a glorified Tivo box in a couple of years.
There are two electrical surfaces that much contact the cable. In the center is a metal pin, which pokes into the cable center. The outer wire sheet comes in contact with the screw. Bottom line is that so little metal comes in contact with the cable wires that there is tremendous signal loss. Volume loss is over 50%. I personally got about 30% signal, guesstimate. Not acceptable.
I thought this player would be cool because it has such a long playing time, but the stupid battery pack that lets you have the extra long time is bulky and doesn't stay in the plug on the back of the player. If you don't plan on using the player as a portable CD player, you should be fine, but if you are thinking about carrying it around, this isn't the player to spend $ on.
This is not what I expected. The claim &#34;clean cut&#34; is not true. If you must cut to size, the cut immediately frays, comes unraveled and is basically a mess, not the clean look I was hoping for. The half inch is also only suitable for the thinnest of cables with very small end plugs, if any.
This item cause damage in my ipodtouch dock conector. I think the size of the connector is bigger than the ipodtouch slot.
The metal guard for the USB receiver came off after less than a month of use. The power switch on the mouse is too small. The cover is difficult to remove. Don't waste your money on this product. I will think long and hard before I buy anything else made by Targus.
I was disappointed with the product. I've had these before and what I got looked like them until I tried to put them on the ear piece. It was as if the edge of the earbud had been sliced off. There is suppose to be a rim on the edge that secures the ear piece and that was missing. I don't think these were new and that is what I really wanted. I'll continue to look but don't know if I would use this buyer again.
I cannot believe how quickly this ran out of ink. This is a printer that I simply cannot afford to use. My next printer will not be an Epson. The print quality is ok - nothing to comment on either way, really. But, having paid for this printer, I am going to replace it with another one, because I just can't afford this.
Purchased this unit to run my Directv receiver from the bedroom of my motorcoach with the receiver in the front of the coach 30' away. The performance was very sporadic and undependable. The unit would work for one or two remote inputs, then stop. Switching channels on the IR receiver would result in one or two more inputs working as it should, then it would stop. Changing the position of the IR emmitter or receiver base had no impact. Changing the position of the transmitter battery in the Directv remote had no impact. Overall, I was very disappointed in the performance (or lack thereof) of this device. While it may work very well with other component remotes, I would not recommend it for use with a Directv remote.
BEWARE - THE NEW ONES ARE JUNK. The ones with black cords have a main button that has a hair trigger and doesn't click. I'm having to take them apart and unsolder the microswitches and move them around. Have wasted $100 buying many of these all from different vendors, can't find a good one. One was DOA, the ones with silver cords click but are way too slow.CONSIDER THIS A NO STARS REVIEW.
This looked like a great DVD player, given its features and price. Unfortunately, it died after 18 months. Just like many other people who have bought Panasonic DVD players, the display reads &quot;H02&quot; whenever I put in a disc. This means that the motor can't spin up any more. My understanding is that it has burned out and costs just as much as a new DVD player to repair.I won't buy Panasonic again.
WARNING!!! Do not buy this printer. When new it works great but from other comments I've read and from my own experience, this printer has no durability and HP doesn't want to help. I got this printer to print maps in large format sizes. I hardly used the printer for anything else over the past two years. Recently I replaced the print heads due to very poor print quality and no color reproduction. The printer stopped working after that and HP technical support couldn't help me. They offered me a trade-in deal for a refurbished printer (same model) for $380.00 or a new CP 1700 for an "upgrade" price of $499.00 plus I would have to send them my printer. Of course, I could send it in to have it repaired in 7 - 10 days for $275.00. Whatever your needs, don't do it. Don't buy this printer. Shame on HP for making such a poor product and not standing behind their products!
This item description is horrible! After seeing how cute it was and the price, I was sold! However, although the description states that this item plays cds/dvd ect. it DOES NOT state that you must have it hooked up to a television to hear/see them! The description calls the cd tray a "screen" which it is not. I refuse to put a tv in my daughters bedroom, so this item was sent back. Please change the description to reflect that this requires a tv so others are not mislead too!!
I am a Mac user, and I was not aware this product was not Mac compatible when I purchased it. I proceeded to try to get it to work with 2 different PCs; it never worked. I am really excited to use the skype phone capability on a real phone, but am very discouraged by the performance (well, non-performance) of this product.
The wire in the package are not even close to the stated gauge ratings. the power wire is actually 8 gauge and not 4 gauge. the speaker 12 gauge is actually more like an 16 gauge. No wonder is sold at this price.
I have my Tivoli model 2, which I love, hooked up through an inexpensive home theater system and it sounds great. But sometimes I want to listen to the radio without using the home theater. The sound quality is a bit tinny so I decided to try the subwoofer to fill in the low end. When I received the new speaker I was impressed with it's eye-appealing design. I immediately hooked it up to the model 2 and turned it on. I didn't hear much difference so I cranked it's volume knob up to the max. The bass response improved, but just a little bit. I guess I'll continue to play the radio through the $40 home theater. In summary, the subwoofer looks great but the sound quality is disappointing.
I received my Casio camera barely three months ago and have used it maybe three times. I took it out this past week to find it had just stopped working. It turns on then immediately shuts itself off, making a sound like a broken ipod even though it has NEVER been dropped and the exterior is in perfect condition. Casio told me to ship it to their headquarters at my expense. After reading the reviews here, I'm very worried about whether Casio will honor its warranty, even though this is exactly the sort of situation warranties are made for. Even before it broke, the pictures taken with the Casio were mediocre and it often blurred itself on auto mode. Even if they fix the problem or ship me a new one, I may sell it for a better model. The one positive that does stand out, however, is it's "cool" factor; it's very small and sleek and stands out from the crowd. With its record of breaking and okay pictures, however, I couldn't recommend this camera.
Had for a little over a month. Camera broke on trip to Costa Rica. Not at all durable. Met someone with same broken camera. Buy at your own risk.
I purchased this thinking I could hook it up in less than an hour like most devices I have (and I have many) but nothing has gone right. I am now at MONTH TWO futzing with it - yes I tried support, yes I tried community forums, and still won't allow me to use the worthless subscription to Sololink.RUN RUN FAST away from buying this product.
radio gets bad reception battery life is terrible the cd player will only play half a song and then turn off dont buy
I ordered the product on 3-5-04 and it's now 3-17-04. Seems a bit slow for even standard shipping.
Sorry for the juvenile review title, but there's really no other way to put into words the frustration that I have experienced from trying to work with this stupid thing.The interface is cumbersome and largely unnecessary. I bought it because, at the time, it was just about the only reasonably-priced multi document feeding scanner I could find. I don't need this multi document feed for office work, like most people; I need it for animation. If you're at all familiar with the process of animation, it requires that MANY MANY MANY pictures be used, and I was looking forward to cutting down on my work time by having the scanner do most of my paper loading for me. Oh, foolish little me!Not only does the paper jam 60% of the time, but the scanner always wants to scan it into the stupid software that came bundled with the scanner. So even if I'm trying to scan an image directly into Adobe Photoshop, I first have to go through the "HP Gallery" or whatever, copy the picture, and bring it in that way. I set it so that it automatically scans into Photoshop, but when I turn off my computer, it forgets its new instructions and goes back to uploading everything in the HP Gallery. It eats up time, desktop space, and PATIENCE.Oh yes, and the TWAIN drivers that it supposedly comes with won't work on my Macintosh. Sure, it specifies that NOW, but back then when I was doing tireless research on the product, it didn't tell me that you can only get the drivers on a PC, so I basically wasted $500.00 on a piece of machinery that isn't compatible with my platform, my animation program, nor my sanity.HP wasn't much help; they advised me to download some free software from their site that would install the TWAIN drivers that I'd need to work with my animation program, even though the software was originally for a digital camera and not a scanner. "It should still work, even though it's not technically for that hardware," says the guy. Well, no, quite frankly. It does not, in fact, work. All that it does now is confuse my scanner for a digital camera and refuse to upload anything into Photoshop or any other program for some bizarre reason. In uploading the digital camera software, by the way, it completely wiped the existence of the scanning software that I already had on my computer so that I had to manually upload it again.I can't wait to sell this thing and get at least a portion of my money back. This thing is such a headache, please don't waste your time with it.
Though it served a purpose. Everyone in my family was dragging in their stereos. Being the paranoid mom I am, I didnt like my younger kids using their stereos plugged in while in the shower/bath. So I opted to purchase a cordless cd player.It didnt last long, it sucks the life out of batteries so fast, dies quickly.. Now it goes outside while we are in the garden but after it dies for the first time, we just dont mess with it again..I would opt against buying this item....
Amazon needs to fix their website. This product has no picture and the description would lead you to believe it is a printer. It is in fact the toner refill for the printer -- not the printer. The only way you would know this is by typing the printer model number (KX-P7305) into the search bar and this product shows up with 2 other toner refill products. The refill product number for this printer is KX-PDP10. Do a seach for this refill product and guess what? ...this refill masquerading as a printer shows up without a picture. The previous reviewer also had the same problem yet Amazon hasn't fixed the problem yet.
I've now made about half a dozen batches of popcorn in the PowerPop I got last week. I haven't found any way to use it that doesn't result in burnt corn. Even using low power levels and shorter times or removing it and shaking the popped corn every 30 seconds still results in some burning. The inserts get much too hot, much too quickly, and I noticed that there is some charred plastic in the bottom of the bowl.Used "normally" (e.g. 2 minutes on high), as I did for the first batch, my PowerPop produces a blackened, smoky mess.
I purchased the DI-704P with the intent of networking 3 computers so that each could simultaneously access the Internet. After spending the better part of a day and talking with DLink's Tech support 4-5 times, I never did get it working properly. I returned it and bought a NetGear RP614. I figured the NetGear couldn't be any worse and was prepared to spend hours trying to make this one work. I removed my LinkSys (plain vanilla hub) and connected the NetGear RP614 in its place. Guess what? It worked perfectly immediately! No settings to change, no software to load, I did nothing and it worked perfectly! All 3 computers could talk to each other and access the Web simultaneously, buy the NetGear RP614, it works right out of the box, no hassles or setup.
They sounded fine for a day, but one ear just stopped working on the 2nd day. Save your money.
I bought this item and was disappointed to see that they didn't work well. The ball ends are made of plastic. I spent hours trying to tight the ball joint and the mounts still wouldn't hold the speaker in the direction you want it to stay.
I bought this less than 2 months ago and though I am generally happy with the product itself, the toner cartridge has run out with less than 800 pages of use. Amazon support is telling me that the cartridges shipped with the product are of inferior quality than the ones we purchase subsequently, which sounds very fishy to me. I am checking with Brother also. I can't believe I have to spend another $130 on a new toner after 2 months of very casual use.
WARNING - STAY AWAY OF LINKSYS WIRELESS ROUTERSI've encountered nothing but problems with 3 different units. The first unit had very poor signal strength and quality. The next two units kept dropping, on average, 75% of the IP packets. How can you surf the web if your browser keeps timing out...I'll never purchase another Linksys product again eventhough I will say that the support and service is good. ...
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.
It has been established already that these headphones offer great bass quality at an affordable price, and for that they earn my applause, but every review I have read fails to mention their one greatest flaw. These headphones don't last.I bought my bass-freq headphones several months ago and for a while I was really pleased with them. The sound quality was great with lots of bass, just the way I like it, and I really liked their noise-canceling capabilities. If you had asked me to rate them a few months ago, I would without a doubt have given them a 5/5. However, some time after I bought them I noticed the casing around the wire had begun to separate where the wire split off to the left earpiece, revealing the bare wire underneath. I immediately covered the spot with electrical tape, which did hamper their overall look, but I no longer felt like a walking fire hazard. Shortly after, I noticed that more bare wiring was exposed below the right earpiece. Again, I covered the spot to the best of my ability, but their cheapness was beginning to make itself apparent. More time passed, and the sound became shoddy. I had to bend the wire a certain way where it connected to my mp3 player to get the normal quality sound, which was a pain. Before long it was impossible to get any kind of decent sound out of them anymore. After only four and a half months I retired my v-moda bass-freqs to the trash can, sorely disappointed.If you don't mind replacing your headphones every four months, you wont find a better pair for the price. Otherwise, look elsewhere, because these things just aren't built to last.
I used to be able to purchase this item at Meijer for $9.97, but now I have to pay over $12 for this on the internet. If the seller lowered their price to $10, it would be a better review.
This Model was illuminated with a Tungstun Bulb prior to 2009 - it gets HOT! It is DANGEROUS! Celestron replaced that with a cooler LED illuminator (way to go!) HOWEVER.... AMAZON IS SELLING THE OLD DANGEROUS MODEL! That's why the price is low. I called them and was told they could NOT guarantee the LED Model was what they had in the warehouse. For this item, shop elsewhere!
( Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter ) I knew it would cause reflection of lit-up areas of my picture composition and thats what its doing so i cannot blame it. I ordered another better filter for quite an expensive lens of mine alongside this one which was multicoated. From this filter you should only expect dust protection and that's it. That's enough for its cost
I've worked with all manor of computer hardware and software, from a lowly palmIII right on up to $15 million SGI supercomputer clusters, and i have consistently had more problems with linksys hardware than that of any other vendor. I've gotten cases of LNE100TX network cards from them and had more than half be nonfunctional right out of the box (they would light up and act like they were working, but that's it). I bought a different model router from them and had to RMA it 3 times because just putting in the config info to get it working with my DSL modem kept causing it to lock itself up (to the point even a hard reset back to factory defaults would fail). Finally I got them to switch that model router with this one and it doesn't have that problem but it does lock itself up usually a couple times a day and i have to unplug and re-plug it in to get internet working. For more advanced installations I'd also advise wiring it up to a single computer and not the rest of the network, and configuring all settings before connecting it to the rest of the network. I do this because very often otherwise it'll lockup when trying to apply the correct (new) network settings, forcing you to do a reset upon which none of the new settings are in place. (Catch 22) Take it from me, even if it's a little more, it's worth it to buy a netgear (you'll probably have good luck with microsoft and 3com ones too). The only reason i give this product even 2 stars is that I need a lower number for some of their other products. You can make up your own mind, and for many simple installations this router is adequate, but consider yourself warned.
First, the camera does look much more professional then the other consumer cameras. The software that comes with it and the ability to save to the SD card are also great... but after a few weeks of use the pan features inexplicably stopped working. The effort to get it repaired/replaced was such that we ended up not even bothering and just repositioned to get the best view from a fixed location.
Promising feature package, but does not deliver. Tape to DVD copying works fine, but do not buy this if you care about Dolby 5.1 audio with HDMI.By itself the HDMI does not support multichannel audio, only PCM (stereo). Those wanting Dolby 5.1 must use the separate digital audio output connected directly to a receiver. But when HDMI is connected, audible static is present from the digital audio out whenever the unit is paused or stopped, and the sound drops out every couple of minutes during playback. All this makes the HDMI feature basically unusable for typical home theater setups. I've tried two units with the latest manufacturing dates and they behave exactly the same, it's a design flaw. Digital audio only works properly using a component video connection, which delivers a mediocre picture. Samsung tech support is aware of the problem, but there is no fix, and no apparent urgency in developing one or even responding to customers.This is the only model currently available from any manufacturer that has DVD recording, VCR and HDMI, and there's probably a reason why. It appears to have been rushed onto the market prematurely.
I received this item as a gift, and it is the worst laptop cooler I have come across. After 8 months, the right fan broke. Before it broke, it was annoying anyway, because the fans were so loud - louder than the fans on my HP Pavilion zd8000 - which aren't the quietest. The pad also isn't very smart - it always stays on.
I sent numerous E Mails and did not even get one reply from the vendor.I paid for the item but have never recieved it.Very poor show. Will not be giving my money away again. Thanks Eric a PENSIONER.
My main beef with this printer is the ridicuously large margins it requires you to have. You can't print 1/2" from the bottom of the page, which rules out most page numbers, footnotes, etc. Epson printers, even their older lines, are much better at this. I would not recommend this printer.
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.
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
Nice enough product, but fans are already going out. The unit helped cooling my laptop and I was happy enough with the product, but it wasn't 6 months and the fans are growling and going out. They are extremely noisy on start up and do quiet down after a minute or so. I am just disappointed they didn't last longer with no more use than I gave them.
1. I had one for a few months. It was a little too tight and the audio quality was OK. Could not wear it for more than 30 mins as the ears started hurting dud to the pressure. the plastic covering over the earbud fell off. I lost the headphone before i could get the covering. --- 3 stars because of discomfort and the mediocre audio quality.2. I got another one. one the earpiece broke exposing the wires inside and i put it back together but it did not work. Amazon was awesome and exchanged it promptly.3. The replacement broke with 2 months..one of the side stopped working suddenly for no reason. Granted i throw this headset in my gym bag and use it for running but this is supposed to be a sports headset.4. I was stupid enough to get a 4th one as it was on sale. bug regret, within 3 months one of the earpiece broke exposing the wires inside and i put it back together and it does work its a shame the quality is so poor. I will not get another one of these again. You are better off getting 3-4 Philips headset for $9 each and use a fresh one every 6 months, if you are a gym rat. They are lightweight don't hurt your hears and more durable in terms of ear pieces not breaking (even though not rated for sports.please dont buy this piece of crap!
Like half the reviews here, mine worked great a few times and then nothing. It's now been over two years since it worked properly, I guess I'll throw it out.
The case is fairly nice and adequate. It would be a lot better if it had a small pouch for an extra battery and memory card.
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.
Very good board but if you encounter a problem like I did watch out. I updated the Bios and then could not get the computer to post. After several fixes I decided to sent it in to Asus for repair. I was very careful with the removal of the board and the packaging. A short time later they sent me an email with 2 photos of physical damage on the board. I could not make out what they were showing me in one of the pictures but the other looked as if someone had taken their nail, dug into the board and pulled away. Physical damage that was not there when it left my house and could not have happened in transit. I believe Asus damaged the board so the would not have to repair it either because they could not or it was their way of soaking the customer for more money. I contacted Monarch Computers (Very good company to have build your computer) to see if they could do anything. They could not, they did tell me that Asus and PNY rejects most if not all warranty work. So buyer Beware.
don't what it is but is not copper speaker wire. dose the job but as i was setting up speakers wire is so soft kinda just mushed in. did get over 100 feet an it dose work but if would of read the reviews i would tried to find copper wiring because of how strong it should be!!!
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.
This headset will not fit the Samsung Alias 2. I am goning to exchange it for the correct one.
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.
Sling Media is a big risk for any purchaser.But don't take my word for it, just Google SlingBox, capacitors, freezing, bait and switch warranty, or any combination of the above and read for yourselves.Unfortunately, Sling is a company that sells substandard products, using shoddy components, and then runs and hides from its customers. If you have any sort of problem with your equipment more than 90 days after you buy it, they want $50 up front just to talk to you.There are alternative products that do the same things as Sling, usually better.My advice would be to take a hard look at the alternatives, and read all you can about the problems with Sling, before you buy.And yes, I have had several problems with Sling equipment, and yes, they have not been helpful in any way. Recently, I've been soldering in my own capacitors to try to address their second rate manufacturing.Sling do not stand by their products, and they want you to pay for their ineptitude.Buy with extreme caution.
I really liked the sound of these; however, one of the wires apparently broke at the plug end within two months of use under normal, everyday conditions. Unfortunately, by then I couldn't find the sales receipt. A real disappointment!
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.
If an item seems too good to be true...it usually is! I was sucked in by the AMAZING price of this 14 inch digital frame. I have a good friend who ordered this exact same frame from another vendor and he has had nothing but problems & Westinghouse customer support has been non-existent. I figured at this Amazon price I would try it, and if I had problems I would just return it to Amazon.To make a long story short, my frame arrived defective, I tried customer service at Westinghouse ( I called 5 times!)and had a very similar experience with AWFUL customer support. I have heard rumors that Westinghouse may be filing for bankruptcy, and after this experience I believe the rumors. I will be returning this frame ASAP and spending a little more money for a different frame from a reputable company. Westinghouse does not care about the quality of their products, doesn't care about their lack of product support, and clearly doesn't care about their customers. But then again, why would they care if they are going to file for bankruptcy?RUN AWAY from this product (& Westinghouse)....don't just walk!!
I ordered a 4-pack of Kodak rechargeable batteries, size AA, from Amazon, to use in my digital camera. I received them and used them. But they did not last very long in my digital camera before going dead. (I have another set that works just fine, also Kodak brand, purchased at Wal-Mart). I recharged these batteries and used them again. Again, they did not hold the charge very long. I recharged them a third time and set them aside until I needed them (meanwhile, I was using the first set I had bought at Walmart). When I finally put the set from Amazon in the camera for the third time, my camera indicated that they had a low charge. I put them in the charger and it indicated that they had a full charge. So I put them back in my camera and they ended up lasting about 15 minutes before they went dead. I am very upset with Amazon's return policy because they expect ME to pay for shipping these heavy defective things back to them.
While the product itself is okay, a functioning remote control is very critical to using all functionality. Unfortunately, my remote didn't function well, and attempting to get customer support was very difficult. It's also difficult to find a universal remote that will operate the player.
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.
The problem for me was the battery life. The large display sucks thethe battery to nothing in no time. It wasn't long before the remotesbattery would not recharge. Finding a replacement battery wasimpossible, (including contacting Harmony directly).Through in trash.
I do not trust the TTG300 to save my life. We bought the item in California and have been using it to make our drive to Florida. Overall, the TTG300 looks nice and is easy to use but the maps on it are out of date and quite often it would get confused as to which road we were located on. When looking for a gas station that was ahead of us and just off the highway, it would show us a gas station that was behind us or was in a town that was 20 miles off the freeway. It often did the same thing when shopping for a restaraunt. We found several restaraunts that looked like they had been closed down for quite a while or that didn't even exist! When we programed in our next hotel, and especially if it was just off of the highway, we would drive right past it and as we are passing it on the freeway it would say that we had reached our destination. How could we have reached our destination if we were still on the freeway. On the way to return it to Best Buy, we ended up passing it twice on the freeway and it told us to get off and make a sharp right. The sharp right put us onto a one-way street going the wrong way. When we finaly reached our destination (according to the TTG300) it was accross the freeway and about a mile down the road. We finaly made our own way back to the store and returned it. In order to use it's more advanced features you need a cell phone that has bluetooth and if you don't, your out of luck. All-in-all, this item will either end up getting you lost or getting you killed. It's better to go and get a Rand McNally map than to use this product.
What a waste of a few bucks. I knew I bought an inexpensive filter but please, couldn't you just run a marker around the cut edges of the glass? The edges looked cheap and reflective. Don't make the same mistake, mine is aging in a drawer.
As the title states - buyer beware! I purchased this cable intending to take my VGA PC output into a CRT component input on a non-HD television. According to the product description, this was possible. Mixed reviews were given, but for the price I felt it was worth a shot.The actual cord seems to be constructed well, but was not able to check the actual function. The cable is unable to pull a signal from the VGA to the Composite. There also is no audio out/in included in the cord. While cheap - you may as well purchase what I did instead -50' 7 Pin S-Video with 3.5mm Audio to 3 RCA Composite Cable PC to TVgranted that you also have an S-Video out port.
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.
I would just like to give the opposite end of the spectrum from the average written review. I bought this DVD simple on the basis of the glowing online reviews. It has become obvious to me, after two weeks of struggling, that these people didn't test it out thoroughly. I plan on returning this and moving on to the Pioneer 16x, which I had shopped for originally. The problem with this DVD-ROM is it's fussiness. It will take about half of my DVD's (25 or so) without a problem, other than the understandable software hang-ups. With the other half, it either outright never plays, freezing up the computer, or only plays when it feels like playing. To top it all off, I felt that the software that it came with was mediocre at best. The software won't play any copywrited DVD's (99%), and the interface is very early '90's. So, unless you're going to piddle around and not be serious, don't buy this thing. It's a headache, and always better to stick with name brands for DVD players to begin with. This is certainly, the last time I follow the word of Amazon shoppers.This brings up the question of why in the heck you should listen to what I'm saying. Well, don't if you don't want to. Well, I'm not going to get off on this tangent...
Ok I got a simular unit so I hope anyone who has this is having better luck with theirsDVD never loaded well or not at all so it is not a brand name I would ever get again! Sound qualitly and playback on the few times it did work was good! Sadly I did pay a shiney price for it so next time I will get a better known brand!
I received this for Christmas in 2004, and it worked well for two years until it died in December 2006. The warranty is 90 days, so I asked Customer Support of they just expect this sort of thing? They offered to repair it for $24.75, but I could buy a new one for about the same price. Still trying to decide what to do.
I purchased this product from bestbuy in early september 2002 only to have the dvd player stop functioning 5 weeks later, just after best buy stops covering the product. NOw getting ahold of the company is a feat that i doubt anyone can accomplish. They just dont answer their phones, and if you call best buy they give you an incorrect number and won't hear your complaint. don't buy this product, it isn't worth wasting your money on.
While I really like the camera itself, having no problems (yet), the bundled software for Windows is simply spoken a catastrophe. Installation as Administrator works fine, the software runs as long as I am admin but not when logged in as user. It took a whole while until I finally managed to get it installed in a way that at least I can use the software as normal XP power user. Now, after running the latest update it does not work anymore except as Administrator and it seems I have to go back and reinstall it from scratch from CD because the update does not install unless the previous version is installed (although the update does deinstall the software as first step...)The installer is also not compatible with XP System Restore functionality. I tried to revert back to the point before the update but then the software wants the CD to install something again. This obviously should not happen if it was compatible to a XP restore.The software service is incompetent, only advice: "turn off firewall and pop-up blocker" and despite of that "deinstall and reinstall". I don't need support service for that and automated service would be enough...I like the camera and I like the software if it runs but the installation and the service is horrible.
these headphones sound good in print but they're not. they stopped working shortly after i bought them and i never took them out of the house! seriously, they are really funny looking when you put them on and you would not WANT to be seen in public with these on. people would point and laugh but it wouldn't last long because then the sound would go out of one ear and the other ear would be all muffled sounding. do yourself a favor and buy something else.also, don't fall for that &quot;self-adjusting&quot; noise, they don't adjust, there is just a piece of elastic [like in jogging pants but weaker] if you have big head it will work for you but otherwise it won't. it'll just sit there waiting to slide off.
I bought these because I was looking to replace the ones that came with my mp3 player. I was encouraged by the reviews that they would stay put while running....I guess I just have really small ears? These were horrible! My normal, non-sport earbuds stay in my ears longer than these did! I didn't need yet another pair of regular headphones. I needed some that would stay put when I run. These do not. The ear loop is too big and the actual earbud does not go in your ear (which I liked in theory so you can hear cars, etc), so it just slips off. :(If you have big ears, they probably work just fine, but they were way too big for me and no way to compensate for that. I am not a small person, either, so I don't know who they made these to fit...Overall: these suck for running
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM arrived fast and was very safely packed. I would definitely order from [...] again, thanks Amazon for helping to set up this purchase. This Lens is awesome and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is able to afford it, you surely will not be disappointed.
Bought this a while back for my Flip Cam. After using it for less than 30 mins, one of the leg's wires locked up/broke. As a tripod, it still works, but isn't nearly as pose-able as it should be anymore. I should've just paid the 10-20 bucks for a legitimate tripod and I'd be a lot more stoked. Had the leg not broken, I'd be pretty into it for the money. Alas, not as good as it could be.
This camera took great pictures for a P&S;, and the compact size was great for portability. Unfortunately I experienced the same "lens error" as many others. Normally one would simply send it back to the manufacturer and they would cover the cost of defect, but Canon has not decided to do so - meaning you'll spend more than the camera is worth to get it fixed. The lens error is a well-known and well-documented problem with these cameras and a number of other Canons that use the same lens. Being a geek, I took it apart and found that two gears were binding together and made one break off its rotating shaft. Unfortunately no fix, and simply a symptom of its own design - though I imagine getting any sort of dirt or sand in the area would immediately make it bind and snap as well, so be careful of that when considering this camera.Overall, great picture quality for a point-and-shoot with fantastic color where other cameras struggle (for example, a sunset). The Achilles heel of this gadget is the "lens error".
***UPDATE AFTER OWNING OVER A YEAR***This router continues to be the severe disappointment that is described by all the negative comments by the users here. The only way I have been able to keep this router functioning is to bury it in an air conditioning duct and keep all the advanced features off. For all the money I wasted I basically have a $30 linksys router. The latest firmware does nothing to fix this router as all its problems are thermal in the hardware not primarily in the programming***END OF UPDATE***I bought this hardware version 2.0 router after doing my research and spending HOURS on the phone with Cisco and being assured that it would meet my needs AND that the 2.0 version had resolved the overheating issues. For the most part I am impressed with its feature set. The VLAN system, multiple SSID and bandwidth control systems are nice. ****HOWEVER**** ALL OF THE FEATURES OF THIS ROUTER ARE OVERSHADOWED BY ITS "CONSTANT" OVERHEATING UNDER ONLY A MODERATE LOAD (&lt;10-15 WIRELESS USERS)!!!DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER. The IPV6 system overloads and freezes the system and MUST BE DISABLED, AND THE IPS SYSTEM BOGS THE ROUTER DOWN DURING "PERCEIVED" ATTACKS. "Cross-VLAN Routing" is another feature that instantly exceeds the "cool" systems processing power.The router cannot even handle "BASIC" normal router functions without overheating, slowing the wireless, dropping all wireless radio communication or freezing completely. NONE of the advanced features of this router can even be utilized without thermal overload!!!!
Rating dropped due to long-term problems--see update below.They look great and come with hardware for almost every mounting option. They include a bracket that can be attached to speakers without a built in keyhole or threaded insert. They have internal cable management. The clamping system works great on my 11# speakers, and it's a large twist ring instead of the usual hex screws. They have an extender (about 3") that allows wall or ceiling standoff. The problem is the very limited range of angle adjustment. The clamp system is a ball and socket arrangement that is tightened via the twist ring. The problem is that the twist ring constrains the adjustment range to about +- 30 degrees. While this isn't bad on a wall mount for, say, rear surrounds, it's a big problem for ceiling mounts as shown in the picture. In the photo the angle looks fine, but if you put these in the corners of a large room, they are basically shooting down instead of across the room. There's no included option to increase the maximum angle. I solved the problem by using their 1/4-20 coupler to join the screw coming out of the ball with a piece of threaded 1/4-20 stock that I had bent about 30 degrees. Works fine. Note that I had to locktite the threaded rods due to the torgue of the speaker. I also had to tighten the twist ring more than I could via hand tightening--no problem using a very large pair of pliers (pipe wrench would work also) thanks to the large size and robustness of the twist ring. Would have been impossible with one of the hex screw clamps used on other mounts.They look great, with a nice clean installation and no visible cables thanks to the built in cable management. Highly recommended with the caveat of the limited angle adjustment.Update 09 Aug 2010: Dropped to 2 stars. Ball joints drooped. 3 times. Couldn't lock with 17" channel locks and my wife holding the ladder so I could really torque the ball lock. This is with 7# bookshelf speakers. I finally solved my problem by carefully aligning them, quickly removing the speaker before the erectile disfunction set in, and driving a screw through the locking ring and the ball. They don't move now, but further adjustment if needed at a later date isn't going to be easy.Summary: These are high quality build with a great hardware kit, but didn't work for me as ceiling mounts for 7# speakers. Don't know what to say--everything I've tried sucks, especially the brackets with an allen screw on a small joint. These work now with the screws and hopefully I won't have to goof around with any more speaker mounts for a while. There's room in this market space for a better mousetrap.
This is a nice mp3 player, great sound.. the advertisement said this works with Napster To Go but it is not true, the device is not recognized by napster, it is not even in the list of compatible players. I contacted the samsung's support and they could not give me any solution, they asked me to contact directly the phone support ... simply.. I do not have time to waste it ...
The reason I did not give this SD Card a one star rating is because I bought two. The first card has worked fine. No issues. However, the second card failed shortly after I started using it. Unfortunately it failed, after I had just shot some very important and hard to duplicate video. A total disaster!I would suggest, if you are thinking about using this card for anything really important - DON'T!If you have to pay a bit more, I would do so for a higher quality, more dependable SD Card.
I bought this to use with Dragon Speak Naturally because so much of what I read about the one that comes with the software said to buy something better. But I have been utterly unable to get it to work AT ALL with Dragon Speak. Tried everything and I work in an I.S. department! It's possible it's just defective. Felt comfortable buying it because of the Koss name, but it's useless to me, will have to return it.
The cable should charge my ipod and should also be the usb data connection! NOTHING!!! Both function don't work!You could think it must be the device but it worked with an other cable.
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.
bought this at best buy; disappointed that both best buy and amazon continue to sell what is obviously junk. slight praise for amazon for letting consumers who've already been ripped off complain about it after the fact.
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.
Well, we've owned this system for over a year now. I was a little disappointed in sound quality and picture quality right out of the box. After playing with the settings, I was able to get some improvement but still not completely satisfied. We still have problems with the dynamic range as volumes go from quiet to loud and vice versa. Dialogue quality still falls somewhat short.Now for the gripe! For the past 3 months the dvd player would go on the fritz. We would be comfy, watching a movie when all of a sudden, the dvd would stop and the player would turn off an on. The behaviour is sporadic and may happen right off the bat or after watching a movie and moving on to special dvd features. Must be a short circuit somewhere. Annoying as heck!I'm not going to bother with repairing the thing. I'm moving on to bigger and better things.Hope this helps!
Worst tasting coffee I ever had, the pot looked like stainless steel but the grounds basket and the tube looks like it was made out of pig iron, very bad metal taste, tried all the suggestions not to wash just rinse it out still very rotten taste, I guess where it was made in China tells it all very low grade of steel.Went to Wal-Mart bought a twenty dollar Black and Decker drip and I'm back to good tasting coffee again !I would NOT recommend this coffee maker.
I've held off writing because I've been really angry about what happened with this unit. I'd bought the unit last year and set it up easily. It worked perfectly - until 32 days after I bought it. It just stopped functioning. I then attempted to call the customer service number - repeatedly, with no answer. Finally I got an answering machine whereupon I left a message. Several days later, with no response, I emailed the address I found on the Next Gen website. Still no answer. Finally, after several more phone calls, I was able to reach a live human at the customer service phone number. He, the gentleman with the very distinctive voice, told me to send the unit back to them - which I did. Several weeks went by, no product, no contact. I then called customer service to find out that they had moved their location apparently just before I mailed my package (I wasn't given a new address) and that they never did receive my package. Yes, I probably should have insured it, but in all the years, I think that only 1 package ever went missing, so I chose not to. I called again to see if it ever showed up - of course not...so that was that!While my rant is about the lack of customer service - just getting to a live person was a task in frustration - it's also about the lack of a quality product - mine broke after just 32 days.
Wife bought the product as a present. Unit couldn't read any mp3 cds (from different brands) nor could it read any cds created via Windows Media or other brand cd burning software. It was simply useless as a product for non-commercially created CDs. My car has a much older CD-player that could read the Windows Media-created disc....Just a pathetic product, IMHO. Also, there is no transition from CD1 to CD2....Doesn't make any sense there either.
I bought this SD card on April 11. Unfortunately, the card doesn't work properly, in fact, my camera and my computer never detect it.Also, I recived a different card, it didn't like the picture on this page. I think I was swindled.Well, I had to buy another SD card.
People cannot hear because of echo. The phone disconnected after I tried to call the second time and freezed XP. Don't waste you $$.
I bought my printer nearly two years ago, and for the first 9 months, it ran like a dream. However, I began having some problems when I upgraded to CS2. Suddenly, the printer had no idea what to do with itself... it printed things all over creation and invented it's very own personal set of margins that had little or nothing to do with my presets or the page presets. A few weeks ago, the rollers on the right hand side of the printer bit it, and everything I tried to print was being dragged through at an angle, rendering the printer useless. When I took it in for repairs, I was told that it would cost less to replace than to repair it; I ABSOLUTELY refused to toss a printer that I paid THIS much for after a year and change, so I took the whole thing apart myself and fixed the problem. The fix lasted a GIANT print job (a few hundred design sheets) and then the paper intake decided that it was retired. I have been manually feeding paper in to the back of the printer, which is a hoot when you have to print HUNDREDS of something. They should downgrade the quality from "professional", as this thing has choked big time at the professional level.
These headphones are not for strenuous activity. Sweat running down your head collects in the headphone ear pieces and blocks out the sound.
I previously had used low end Pentium III 800 computer to handle firewall and network sharing for my Road Runner cable modem. For the past week, this router has continuously bottle necked and been unresponsive when I've tried to connect to it to view settings. I lose all connectivity for all of my computers. I have to unplug the device and plug it back in to free it up and allow my internet phone service (Vonage) and my other PCs back onto the internet. Not very good for high end home users. Severely disappointed in an otherwise faithful Netgear buyer.
First cable sent didn't work at all. The computer wouldn't connect to the printer. Replacement one has frequent connection drops, disturbing printing and is more or less unusable.
I own a different model of Beltronics radar detector (the Express 925) which I have had for less than a month. It developed a porblem with the display, so I called Beltronics so that I could get it repaired. Surprise! Surprise! The lady there told me they will not honor the warranty of any Beltronics radar detector not sold by an "authorized reseller" and she told me that Amazon is NOT an authorized reseller. So if you buy your radar detector from Amazon or other non authorized dealers, they will not honor the warranty if you have a problem. Check Beltronics web site to verify this!
I cannot recommend this product. The software is difficult to use and very proprietary, and calling Tech support will get you nowhere. THey want extra money for a converter to export your notes to Onenote 2007. This converter is also a crappy piece of software.
It is hadr for me to evaluate the compute because the operating system Ubuntu was full of glitches. People often talked about it in other reviews saying it is a cheap way to get a mac. Well a Mac with many glitches maybe. Anyway if you want to live in Mac Donald's world with all its hip limitations as you get whoppered over the head with glitches on top of new glitches it nice. Well what can you do Ubuntu is free so its no skin off sylvanias back. I would say they would have do you a favor if they would have just Fdisk the hard drive and have it ready to install on any computer you want.The rocker button is way to stiff for as small at it is. The keyboard could be arranged a bit more creatively to allow crucial keys to be bigger and non crucial ones to be off to the side somewhere. I wouldn't recommend it and I returned mine.
My freedom universal keyboard came with copy protected drivers restricted to two users. My wife used one of them. I use my Pocket PC heavily. As my device fills up with files and programs it gets sluggish. To keep my device working smartly, I regularly do a cold reset which returns the machine to its original state. Then I reload only the files and programs I need. Unfortunately, when it comes to my keyboard my two uses have gone.I can see I will be in for a nightmare of sitting on hold with the freedom universal keyboard help desk when I try to put the driver back on my Pocket PC. What will I do when I am traveling overseas?Had I known this, I would have sought another keyboard solution like the Belkin infrared. Belkin doesn't care how many users share their keyboard.PaulFreedom Bluetooth Universal Keyboard - 049FRE-KEY / 049FREKEY
I paid more for this cartridge than I had been paying for cartridges I bought in sets of 6 because these were labeled high-capacity and the others had no such description. When I opened the package, I discovered zero difference between this higher priced cartridge and the others I had been buying on Amazon.com as genuine Epson cartridges.
The aluminum is bendable, so you can squeeze the inside end clips in, to fit the IPAQ 1935. This worked very nicely.There is an inch or at the top that you don't need, but I still use this case, and find it adequate to protect the PDA. There is no other hard case which opens from the top, allows the USB/Charger plug to fit in the PDA while it is in the case, and allows the headphone to be plugged in. So.... I decided to keep the case .... until something better comes along.
The Leather Palm case has a design flaw that does not allow you to place another stylus in the case securely. The note pad is un-necessary and cumbersome. The case does not allow you to use the Palm's own cover to attach the Palm to the inside of the case, since the case has a rediculous built in attachment for connecting the palm to the interior. The palm is included with it's own cover that is supposed to be used for securring it to the case, which cannot be used with this case. You then have an extra part that ends up left in your desk. Illogical!
Like others have reported, the hard drive in the Mini is very delicate. My wife's died within about 10 months. It can't be fixed, you have to get a new one.So that's why the new Nano, which came out only about 1-2 years later doesn't used a hard drive.Don't buy the Mini used, get a Nano.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY THIS PRODUCT TO USE FOR AUDIO BOOKS DON'T DO IT. I HAVE 2 SANSA FUZE AND A SANSA CLIP I USE FOR AUDIO BOOKS. I HAD NO PROBLEMS DOWN LOADING BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY(OVERDRIVE) AND PUTTING THEM INTO THE AUDIO BOOK CATAGORY. THEY ALSO HAVE A RESUME PLAY TO START THE BOOK WHERE YOU LEFT OFF.I BOUGHT A 16 GB VIEW SO I COULD FIT ALOT OF BOOKS ON ONE MP3. WELL WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU IS, IN ORDER TO USE THE AUDIOBOOK FEATURE YOU HAVE TO BUY AUDIOBOOKS FROM [...]. I CALLED THEIR SUPPORT AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET THE BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY INTO THE AUDIOBOOK CATAGORY AND CALL ME BACK, NO ONE DID. IN THE MEANTIME THE 15 DAY RETURN POLICY WAS UP. (TEN OF IT WAS SHIPPING TIME.) SO I COULDN'T TAKE IT BACK TO THE STORE. I CALLED SUPPORT AGAIN AND THEY GAVE ME A BUNCH OF STUFF TO TRY THAT DIDN'T WORK. ON THE THIRD CALL THE GUY TOLD ME ONLY BOOKS FROM AUDIBLE WILL GO ON THERE. THE BOOKS I DOWNLOADED FROM THE LIBRARY WENT INTO THE MUSIC CATAGORY WHICH WAS FINE UNTIL YOU PAUSED THE PLAYER OR TURNED IT OFF,THEN YOU WOULD HAVE TO START THE BOOK ALL OVER AGAIN. THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE PLAYER BACK, THEIR ADVICE THIS TIME WAS NOT TO TURN THE PLAYER OFF TILL I WAS DONE WITH THE BOOK. NOW I'M OUT $[...]. THE ONLY WAY TO LISTEN TO AUDIOBOOKS PROPERLY ON THIS PLAYER IS BUYING THEM THROUGH AUDIBLE WHICH THEY DO NOT TELL YOU. A TOTAL MISCONCEPTION IN THERE PART.
The first unit couldn't even find FM stereo stations. It had similar FM specs as the Sony ST_JX410 AM/FM Tuner it was replacing. It was returned as a faulty unit. The replacement STRDE 197 was able to find stereo FM stations which played fine in monoral but were noisy in stereo. My 25 year old JX410 tuner did an excellent job on FM stereo stations. The second unit was returned for a refund. Sony's quality isn't what it use to be. I bought an Onkyo TX-SR304. The FM works fine with more features & expandability.
I absolutely loved my camera at first, but then, like other reviews, I was cursed with the black screen of death. The camera was on, the lens was out, but the screen was completely black. When I attempted to take pictures despite the black screen, they didn't turn out. Nothing seemed to fix this problem. I do have the warranty, but again, you have to pay to have this repaired. The worst part about this is that the screen decided to go black while on my trip to NYC and I had to buy disposable cameras instead. Don't let this happen to you!
Product that showed up was not the pictured item. False description, lead on to believe I was buying OEM product from Kensington and it's some knock off. Don't waste your time or money.
I purchased the Rolling Laptop Overnighter because of the convenience of being able to remove the laptop quickly to go through airport security. Also, this Overnighter has sufficient storage for a shirt and pair of pants to change into at the end of a long flight. The case worked well for my first trip, but at the end of an eight-leg international trip, the telescoping handle is loose and sloppy. The rest of the case looks and operates like new. Unfortunately, the case does not have the shoulder strap hardware pictured and when the telescoping handle fails, it will be useless.
I really can't write a review about this router, but I am able to write a case review concerning Linksys's handling of my return of a defective router.My router was DOOB (dead-out-of-box). No problem! Send it back and get a new one. My mistake going to Linksys instead of returning through Amazon.Linksys tech phone help was GREAT even though I had to wait many minutes behind other customers. I was told I would receive an email on the following Monday (this was a weekend) with an RMA form to fill out and return by email.Following these instructions would allow shipment of a new unit. The email did not arrive until I prodded Linksys for it and then a customer rep responded to tell me she would send the RMA form later (a personal reply, not an auto-reply). WHY DIDN'T SHE JUST ATTACH IT TO HER REPLY?The email with attached form came two days later. I completed the form and returned it by email since I do not own a fax machine and was not about to place the form in snail mail. That was the last I have heard from Linksys in two weeks. Today is three weeks since I called and spoke to the tech. UNSATISFACTORY.I will be returning this through Amazon where I am ALWAYS GUARANTEED satisfactory service. (and they've proven it continuously)I won't buy another Linksys product in the near future and I would not recommend them at this time. I am afraid of their support team. Very afraid! I hope this is an isolated event. If not........bye bye!
I wish that I read the reviews before purchasing this product.All of the cases are very fragile/rigid plastic, so half of them were crushed on the way here.Also, the clear plastic feels very cheap and isn't as glossy as most are.
Don't buy this TV if you plan on watching channels that aren't HDTV. I bought a LT30HV and I must say that the HDTV channels look outstanding as do DVDs and video games. However, the reception on normal cable channels is horrible. This is not to say that it is only bad compared to other HDTVs, but it looks much worse than any reception I have ever seen. It looks like a very bad UHF signal from pre-cable days because everything is very blurry and it looks like its snowing on every analog channel. Its basically unwatchable. The digital channels are slightly more tolerable. But I have a 5 year old $100 piece of crap 20" sharp TV that gets crystal clear reception from the same cable box and connection. I have talked to Syntax about this and they assured me that it was the signal coming into the TV. Since then I have changed cable boxes, used different wires, tried different inputs, had the cable company install a signal amplifier, etc. and nothing seems to fix the problem. My cable provider (Comcast) offers mostly analog channels for the most popular stations, digital channels for the higher number cable channels and a few HDTV channels. If your cable provider is the same way, I would STRONGLY advise against buying this unit. Other than the fact that you can't watch about 75% of the channels from my cable box, the only other complaint I would have is that the remote is very poorly designed. Also, now that it has taken me a little over a month to figure out that it is absolutely the TV that is causing this, I don't have the opportunity to return it anymore. So I paid $1000 for this unit to watch a few HD channels... what a ripoff.EDIT:After having this TV for a while, I think my criticism was much too harsh. Its still true that some analog channels don't come in and the remote is absurd, but I am happy with everything else about the TV. For some reason about half the analog stations come in fine and half are somewhat fuzzy, though I have noticed similar things with other HDTVs. The picture on the digital channels actually is fine, I think its a bit underwhelming due more to the signal coming through my cable box. The picture on the HDTV channels is spectacular. Maybe other high end TVs reportedly have better colors or whatever but I'm telling you that watching football, baseball, basketball, nature shows, etc is mesmerizing. Some other nice features that I have discovered are the removable speakers that can be wired directly to your stereo receiver, split screen mode (awesome for watching 2 football games at once) and the numerous inputs available. Also, the packaging of the TV when I received it was great. I saw some reviews complaining about the packaging, but I would not worry about that if you are planning on purchasing this TV.Reconsidering, I would give this TV 4 stars instead of 2.
Wherein this was a quality filter for my Nikon 18-200 lens, after two weeks, the glass fell out of the rim. Just fell out while changing filters. What was an important component to my photography, and camera protection, is now an expensive piece of trash. As a replacement, I went with a different brand. I guess when the packaging says, "professional filter series," it means that "professionals" have enough money to purchase replacements when their equipment goes prematurely south. I can only hope my filter was a fluke and Quantaray does not have serious quality control issues. But like I said, it was a nice filter when it was in one piece.
I bought this for my Dad as his christmas present becuase he said he wanted an MP3 player. For 100 bucks it was a good deal, or so I thought. After he installed the software, Windows kept on giving errors saying that the device wasn't connected or something was wrong with the hardware. After reinstalling the fireware on the device (Creatives support is really not user friendly) Windows still could not detect it. Since my Dad lost the box, I couldn't return it to the store that I bought it from.Like the last Creative product I bought, the Zen Mirco, I've encountered problems like no other. Save yourself some time and a headach. Look form something else OTHER then a Creative.
I bought this TV and had it delivered August 2, 2007. There's a one year warranty on it. Surprise! One month after the warranty expired, loud pop and the lamp blew. It's a "user replaceable" part, but one that has to be ordered. Looks like the cost is about $200. So factor that in to the price of the TV when you buy!
I used this machine to copy and fax. I thought it worked great, until.... I got the infamous "Carriage Jam" that has rendered it useless after just over a year - and out of warranty! If you think buying a new machine every year is reasonable, then I recommend this product. If it burns you to see your hard-earned money go into the garbage, then I would say buy something different. Google it and you'll see that hundreds of people have had this same problem.I hope this helps!
Before you spend 2 hours with this product, check to see where it was manufactured. Look on the back of the product. If it reads &quot;made in China&quot;. GO GET THE NEWER DRIVER! ...Overall, I love Netgear products. My 2 star rating on this is not final. I am hoping that the new unit installs and operates as it should.I hope that this helps someone.Bob L.
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!
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.
This is perhaps the easiest wireless device that I have ever used in terms of hardware installation. The ease of installation is magnificent. You don't even need to plug the unit into the computer to configure the wireless settings, and installation is easily accomplished in less than twenty minutes. After installing the unit, playback was great at first; however, after about one minute of usage the playback became garbled and it sounded like it was playing in fast forward. This is a very repeatable problem that occurred in every song that I played, and it always occurred at the same exact time in any given song for a particular bit rate. If you sample the MP3 at a different bit rate, then the playback problems seem to occur at different points. I tried the unit both wireless and wired (with the software firewall turned off and connected straight to my pc) and the problem still exists. I tried to contact netgear technical support via e-mail, and they never responded. The package specifically states
I was wondering why I could not find this hard case anywhere that the Tungsten was sold, and I had to order it online.Upon receipt of the case I figured out why: on the internet you can fool people by showing them a picture of an "aluminum" case and it looks aluminum. You can't fool people when the item is right in front of their eyes.Do not be fooled: this case is made of ... plastic. The hinge is also made of plastic, and every time I open the case it feels like it is about to crack in half.If you are left-handed, this case will not feel ergonomic in your hand, as the person from Ireland pointed out below.When the item this case is supposed to protect is more rugged than the case itself, you know you have a problem.It is a shame that such a well-made, classy item like the Tungsten does not have a decent case to hold it.
Instructions very poor. For exam ple, instr. do not tell you that batteries must be in camera and camera must be &quot;on&quot; in order to download to PC. Also not told that if you take batteries out ,will lose any pictures still in camera. Maybe this is elemenetary to a camera buff but not to a novice like myself.Battery contacts in battery compartment not well designed or installed. Hard to make contact to activate camera.One spring terminal was &quot;bent&quot; when I got camera and had to be straightened to get battery in. Sometimes batteries will make contact and sometimes not.Judging by the few pictures that I have been able to view, picture quality seems to be good, however.I'd like a replacement but not sure how to expediently accomplish this.
AVOID THIS PRODUCT. A one star rating is too high.I wish my son had read some of these reviews before he recommended this piece of junk to my wife for my birthday present. I hate to tell him he wasted a LOT of money and I am throwing this gift in the garbage.I have battled with it for nearly 2 years. My W98 system started acting strange shortly after I tried to get the MPIO manager working properly. I bought a new computer some months ago but my new super dooper Compaq with XP isn't doing much better. The MPIO manager still doesn't work properly but least it doesn't seem to be adversly affecting the rest of the computer. I suppose this is a plug for XP, it resists other sofware trying to wreck it.I have tried many iterations of the order of switching on the player, calling the MPIO manager, rebooting the computer, and conecting the USB. None works very often. Some work briefly sometimes, and then the MPIO manager hangs (W98 would hang too!!) and has to be killed with the XP task manager (or power off the computer!!). It can take hours of frustration to get a few MP3 files transferred.FIles put on with the MPIO manager may play in the wrong order (consistently) which spoils classical symphonies and the like.Files put onto the SD card using the computer's card reader won't play. (I got two SD cards for it as presents on my next birthday).Files put on the card by the MPIO manager stop playing if rearranged using the computer's card reader.I persisted because1. It was a gift and I don't want to hurt the giver.2. I am an old man and hence I think everything is my fault and will work if I can only get it right.The record button has stopped working (a feature I specifically wanted).The SD card door won't stay closed without a piece of sticky tape.The manual is hard to understand.There is nothing usefull on the web siteI am very sad and disappointed.ps. The FM radio works well.
We recieved this as a gift and it would not play tapes properly. Every one we tried looked like heck, no amount of tracking helped. We had to send the unit in to the fixed,okay, we think all is well now. We were wrong, now the DVD side has stopped working, in the middle of a movie. It now says it can't read the disc or any other one we try in it. Do not bother with this item, and I agree with the other person who said the remote isn't very good, it isn't. You must have it aimed in the exact spot or it won't work.
This is just a basic UV filter, and is usually pretty useful, but occasionally creates serious problems. I've noticed that I get blue/green noise on my images in back-lit or bright photographs. This is a serious problem, and isn't always noticeable in the viewfinder. It's no fun to get home and find out that some of your favorite compositions look like crap.I'm usingNikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)with aNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, which both function beautifully, so the filter is definitely the problem.If you can't afford a better filter, go with this one. Be ready to take it off when you are outside though.
I bought this cd player/alarm clock radio for the compact design and playing cds in my infants/computer room... it makes such a loud noise from the cd spinning after only about 5 uses that I had to return it. The radio stations don't come in well and are clearly full of static (a feature I was willing to ignore because I mainly purchased it for the cd player and compact shape). I thought I would be saving space but this unit was a waste of space instead...who said bigger wasn't always better :)
I am very disappointed because this item I bought came empty. I opened the box and I found nothing but some papers and no filter inside it!! Really angry!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Does not say in the description that it DOES NOT WORK with the newer Gen 4 models. SO annoying! Of course it costs more to return it than I bought it for. Sounds like a scam to me.
I bought this look in the hope that it would help me secure my TOSHIBA laptop. It didn't. Even with the wrong combination, when you press the release button the locking pin retracts ever so slightly, making it possible to remove the lock from the Kensignton slot. I'll have to buy a good Kensington T-bar lock to replace it.It does seem to work properly with the slot in the other end of the chain and the steel cable seems to be good. So I wouldn't advertise it as suitable for PCs, but if you have something else you need to chain down, this should help.
Well, it certainly isn't "weather resistant", I used it in the rain and it is now fogged inside. I would not buy this monocular again
I got sent this and I practically got send an iPod death wish. After a few weeks, my iPod inherited this fuzzy noise AFTER the first initial charge with this charger. Then the charger broke on it's own for some reason. Now my iPod only makes the fuzzy noise and I believe this seller is to blame. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER!
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.
These headphones aren't really good for much of anything. They have okay sound, but won't stay close enough to your ear for you to tell. I got sucked in by the gimmick of the over the ear with retractable cord... don't do the same.
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.
The previous comments about these headphones being "distance-sounding" are right on the mark. They have very little soundstage, and the mid-range sounded muddy to me. Bass is decent, and they have treble, but do yourself a big favor. Save up some more money and go for the Sennheiser HD-555's. For about $150 you'll be getting a killer set of cans with great soundstage. If you get a chance to A/B the difference between the HD-485's and HD-555's you will not be able to buy the 485's. The HD-555 are very close in sound to Sennheiser's primo HD-595's, but cost $100 less than the 595's. Go for the real value of the HD-555's. If your really in a pinch for cans, I think the open-ear Koss KTX Titanium phones (for about $20 bucks) make a much nicer sound than the HD-485's. Comfort of the HD-485's is also a big issue. They aren't nearly as comfortable for long wearing sessions as the Sennheiser 500-series headphones or the Koss. In summary, the HD-485 is a mediocre headphone even at this price range.
NOT at all friendly for a Mac user. The instructions are not at all helpful and tech services are not available on weekends.
I bought a Linksys router a few years ago, and upgraded to this model after getting a new laptop with wireless capability. I enjoy the convenience of wireless, but miss the stability of my old Linksys. The only difference I've seen between the two in features and functionality is the wireless part.Otherwise, they do the same basic things - connect to the internet via cable or DSL, and provide internet access to multiple machines through DHCP. Only my wireless router doesn't do those basic functions nearly as well.I have to unplug the power to the router frequently to get it to reconnect to the internet (daily lately), and sometimes it just stops broadcasting a wireless signal.Pay attention to the reviews by people who have owned the product for a while. Yes, setup is easy. Tech support may be great. But reliability in the long run just isn't there.
I purchased this item as a replacement battery for my Motorola MD671 cordless telephone handset.The battery fits the battery enclosure of the handset (barely... doesn't fit perfectly) but it will not operate the handset. Power seems to be getting through, but even after leaving it in the cradle over-night it will not operate the handset. The handset flashes "Motorola" as the other battery does when it first initializes, but it will not proceed with the initialization of the handset beyond that, nor does the handset work.My review is to NOT buy this item if you have a Motorola MD671 cordless telephone.
The tv has a great picture, for the 21 days it worked. The bottom portion, completely went out. It kind of shows fuzzy color on occasion. Thank god it was before the 30days was up. I just returned it. The tv also showed burn in, and considering it only had about 12 hours of watching on it... Thats just sad.
Tried using it but it wouldn't work with any device I hooked up, instead of sending it back because it wasn't cost effective I took it apart. The adapter was wired in reverse just like a computer crossover cable. Must have been made in China. Trashed it.
I purchased this all in one to replace my HP T45 which was great until Windows XP came along. XP and the T45 drivers don't like each other and have become an issue (and HP won't update because they'd rather me buy a new machine!). Anyhow ~ purchased this on Wednesday evening - spent 2 hours getting it all to work (problems with fax). Checked everything out and it all worked. Turned it off and went to bed. Woke up Thursday morning and went to show my husband how to use the fax and it won't work! Tells me the cartridges are jammed and/or paper jam. Neither problem exists. Did everything suggested by the manual and on line before contacting HP service. HP service sent me a list of things to try - the same things i've already done! I'm returning the unit today and looking at the Canon MP830. They sure don't make them like they used to!
I never did get the printer to work. The instructions were excellent and easy to follow. The copy feature copied excellently. The demo page printed. The USB port plugged in and configured itself. The software installed properly. But I never could get the computer to print to the printer. It would hang up & lockup the computer every time -- even the test page! The scanner even scanned to the computer (proving that the communications were working). Not only did the HP not work -- it corrupted the totally unrelated drivers for my NETWORKED Minolta-QMS DeskLaser! I had to reinstall the DeskLaser drivers after I uninstalled the HP drivers & software. HP's support docs had a LONG list of possible problems with Win98SE -- even the USB cable might not work! I gave up. Returned everything, got a parallel port printer (which worked instantly & perfectly) & am now shopping for a separate USB scanner.
This device is anything but plug and play (check out the Google Groups pages). I was a bit wary installing this so I downloaded the latest driver for my unit and installed per the detailed 12+ step instructions on their web page. The end result was the "blue screen of death" forcing me to power cycle the computer just to get it to reboot (yes, I tried Crtl-Alt-Delete, but that didn't work). This began a 2 week series of try this, try that emails.I use a brand new Dell Dimension 8400 desktop with Windows XP Professional SP2.The end result is I that I still can't use my scanner.A search of Google Groups indicates similar problems with Adaptec's USB2xchange.Be warned.
This was a gift for my husband. It came in 4 pieces, and looked like it had been opened, returned and sent back out. Going back to AMazon tomorrow, Will try to review when we get a complete one
After taking this player for a test drive on a plane trip, realized it's not the player for me.Pros: Video quality is decent. Speaker quality and volume is pretty good for small speakers. Ability to read images off SD cards is nice. Charges to full battery pretty quickly. Two stereo headphone jacks is a plus.Cons: Battery life barely lasts through a 2 hour movie. Couldn't make it through 40 Year Old Virgin without dying and that's using headphones the whole time. Play resume function didn't seem to work reliably when powering off the unit. Had to turn the volume up to the max to hear it over the noise of the plane. Unit feels a little plasticy and cheap and the latch to close it needs to be readjusted every time you want to shut the unit again.Overall, meh.... gonna try the Sony next.
I purchased this item but got an inferior and generic cable that was 15' long - not 16' as described. Beware of buying from Margin Mart. Margin Mart doesn't respond to emails for correcting the order.
I bought this camcorder for my wife. After using it for a while, we just stopped. Indoor pictures, even with lights on, are very grainy. And unfortunately, we would shoot a lot indoors.In order to move the video to a computer, you need a Firewire cable and Firewire on your computer, and additional software not supplied with the camcorder. I wouldn't mind this, execpt the camcorder also has USB connectivity. Everyone has USB, but you can't send the video over USB, only still pics.The basic shooting controls are easy enough to figure out, but beyond that, the controls are very unintuitive. The control panel tucked in where the LCD screen comes out has myriad buttons, and it's not obvious what they all do.I remember shortly after I bought this, Consumer Reports came out with their evaluations of Camcorders. This one was at the very bottom of the ones they rated, and in my opinion, for good reason.
I liked the idea of not rolling a mouse around my desk; particularly since i have a laptop and i don't like the track pad at all.The Kensington Orbit was fantastic at first; up and running in seconds, easy to use and feels great in my hand.However, after approx. 3 months use, I find that the left-right action gets stuck very easily and is very hard to start again. Getting the ball out to clean the rollers is easy, but actually cleaning those tiny little rollers is a nightmare, much harder than a normal mouse.Plus, the rubber is so small it is deteriorating really quickly.I discovered the roller itself gets stuck inside the casing and doesn't spring back as it should, so the roller is not touching the ball.In conclusion: you get what you pay for: cheap and nasty!
These are bargain speakers, they are very inexpensive. Here's the thing, the sound like bargain speakers. They crack at high volumes. This is not simple distortion, this is staticky garbled noise. These speakers are adequte for most games, but the don't cut it for music, the trebles crack, and sound tiny. the base sounds empty and garbled. These are not good speakers, they are accepable for low fidelity, low volume listening and for minor sound effects, but anything beyond that is unaceptable.
I thought perhaps all MP3 players were the same. This thing has lots of menu functionality that does not work. It plays music, but there arent many playability options. Next time I'll get an iPod.
This is my first shop at Amazon I got completely frustated. The site showed me a microphone for PS2 Rockband,and what did I get? Microphone only for PS3. I felt like an idiot. False advertisement.
I purchased this tripod based on editorial reviews such as: http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/VEL/VEL.HTM, right before embarking on a 10 week x-country roadtrip.2 weeks into the trip, the clamp that allows extension in one of the legs broke, making it impossible to extend and lock the leg.It turns out the the inside pieces are cheap plastic!Please note that I was a bit rough with it (undoing the clamps and flipping upside down to let the legs collapse), but given that this was designed for outdoor, 'roughing it' expeditions, it should really not have broken so easily.I will say that the size and weight are fantastic.The inner components should definately be stronger!!!
These cables are horrible. The connectors are so bad that it is extremely difficult to disconnect them.
When taking still photos using the built in flash on the Panasonic TM900 video camera, reflection from the filter causes a bright smudge in the middle of the image.
1) Once your in a City and it loses signal its very tough to get back satellite reception. Also the voice guidance is pretty slow, especially in city...like "take a right on Main st"...but unfortunately I would have already passed the street. So this totally fails the purpose of voice guidance (street by street guidance) and I end up looking at the GPS and taking turns.2) Also There is a 50-50 percent chance that the gps will lock a satellite signal within 30-45 secs of start up. So half the time I end up restarting the GPS.3) Incase you miss a turn. It takes a few seconds before it re-routes.4) And there were a couple of occasions when the map direction told me to go right and the voice guidance directed me to go left. I almost crashed into the divider because of this.The only pros I see in this is - simple to use.I tried updating the firmware and maps but not much help. One of my friends who had a lower-end/old Tomtom had none of these problems. And I was pretty amazed to see that its much better than my mid/higher end Garmin GPS. Somehow I get a feeling that Garmin products are marketed well and not worth the price of the product. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
Bought from MarginMart. All Amazon reviews should begin this way, stating which seller the reviewer bought from. It's especially important for things that don't have a brand name stamped on them. Like cables, adapters, and aftermarket printer cartridges. If all the 1-star reviews are from the same seller, then I can suspect that seller is probably shipping a different item, even if it looks the same. What I received looks like theEforcity HDMI-F to DVI-M Video Adaptor with Gold Contacts.
I should have listened to what others were saying and NOT buy a Lacie product. I learned the hard way. The drive worked well until right after the warranty expired. I had problems with volumes not mounting, then it wasn't recognized by my Mac, and now there's no communication at all between the external drive and my computer. It won't show up in Disk Utility, Data Rescue, etc. I've followed troubleshooting procedures until I was red in the face (red because I'm ticked off).After doing extensive research and testing, I've determined that the bridge board is toast, as the two MAXTOR drives inside appear to be working fine. I've read hundreds of forum and blog postings from Lacie victims who have encountered the same problem. These small circuit boards that contain the bridge/firewire interface can easily be replaced and should be relatively inexpensive, but Lacie does not offer these parts, and will not tell you where you can get them. In fact, if you're not in your warranty period, you're basically on your own. Oh sure, they'll provide you with the name and number of a data recovery service, but they don't tell you that you may need to sell a kidney and move your family to some sleazy trailer park to pay for it.To complicate matters, I've learned that these drives are in a striped RAID 0 configuration, which means data is written back and forth between both drives. I can not simply remove the two MAXTOR drives inside, stick them in some other enclosure and recover my data. No no no. The fried bridge board contains the RAID info. Bridge boards are not available as replacement parts. My only hope? BUY AN IDENTICAL UNIT TO BASICALLY USE AS PARTS.To summarize: 1) Bridge Boards often Blow up, 2) This has happened to a large number of Lacie (former Lacie) customers. So many in fact, that I've read several blurbs about a class-action lawsuit. 3) Once your warranty period is over, hit the road jack. You're on your own. There's no support. No parts. No warm Lacie fuzzy feeling. 4) RAID is bad (in terms of a Lacie product with two or more drives).Oh, one other thing: I've learned that the nice little stands that come with these drives for vertical placement are NOT a good thing. To improve life and performance, drives should be stored and operated horizontally, ensuring the top of the hard disks inside are facing up. Thanks, Lacie.RUN!
What's the point of ergonomic keyboard if the most frequently used key, the spacebar, is hurting your thumb? I agree with the other reviewers below, even though it has a big spacebar, you must hit the center for it to work properly. You can press the side but you need to press it VERY hard and that's why it is hurting my thumb after 3 days of use. Not only is it not ergonomic, it is causing me pain! Did they test it before launching into the market? I mean, it's not a cheap keyboard! I want a full refund!
Right out of the box, this scanner would bind up, crash, crash my computer, etc. I've got to hand it to HP. It's been years since I've seen the blue screen of death - and good old HP managed to accomplish that on my Vista system!The Auto feed tray is supposed to accomodate 40 pages. The most I've tried stocking it with is 20 and my most successful "run" to date is 4 and a half pages scanned before crashing.Back when HP was a calculator company they were certainly adequate. They should have stuck with them instead of attempting to build printers.Oh... and another thing. Like all of HP printers, this one comes with a huge bloated install (190 meg)!!!!If you get one of these, I'd recommend not trying to scan more than 2-3 pages at a time. It's possible the scanner can keep up with that work load.Lucky for me I've got a boat so I can always use this piece of junk as an anchor.BUYER BEWARE
Hello everyone,I've just received this monitor, about an hour ago, and I am returning it back to Amazon.com! It is the worst monitor I have ever seen in my whole life. The left side of the monitor was totally blured, and the screen started to shake, rock and roll baby! The price after rebate was about $100, but believe me, it is not worse a $1! Anyways, it might be my luck, but I ignored others' review before I buy this and now I ahve to return it, which is a pain! Good luck...
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.
For over a decade I've been looking for a product that could dupe a CD - while one could listen to the original. I've got about 20 linear feet of CDs, and when I brew up a CD for a friend it's nice to be able to preview what one is about to record, and listen to it while being duped. About 10-plus years ago, I got the Philips unit that was dual tray. It was easy to use and I was very satisfied with it - until it stopped working. Reviews of this unit on Amazon are pretty excoriating and indicate my experience was not unique. Reviews of other products in this space, like the one from Sony, are also on the negative side. Somewhat of a mystery as the technology involved is pretty basic and one would think the electronic manufacturers could master it; apparently not. I then (recently) got the TEAC CD-RW 880 that was a total dud - couldn't get it to record anything and sent it back. (One indication that there might be trouble ahead is the "quick start" one page instructions had totally different instructions on how to record than that contained in the manual; neither worked.) Then I got the TASCAM.First thing one notices on opening the box is there is no optical link cable provided; at least the TEAC had one, a bit cheesey for TASCAM as the unit costs about twice as much - and they are the same company. The unit does record, but drops about half the tracks. Used both the manual and the auto-record option and it seems to make no difference. I might be doing something wrong, but I've devoted many hours to figuring this thing out, and I'm pretty good at reading instuctions. On the positive side: Recording quality is excellent. I've got a pretty high-end hi fi system that makes poor quality CDs audibly obvious; the TEAC seems bit perfect. The controls are well laid out and seem to be of high quality. For the professional crowd, there are a lot of advanced features - MIDI etc. Save for the (not unimportant!) fact it won't take about half of what's served up, a nice piece of equipment.
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.
All the others seemed to record ok (although I have only watched a handful so far). I know the defective disk should be covered under warranty, but to start the process for 1 disk is too much. I will buy a different brand next time.
These are some really good earphones, but they do no last longm I have had them for less than two months and the left one does not work anymore.
Met all my expectations. Excellent stabilization even at 10x. Very good automatic ISO function. This camera is a dream and very easy to use. I had some trouble seeing the LCD screen in bright light. The absence of a viewfinder is noticable but the other features of the camera made it a good trade-off.
I purchased my first one in March, 2007. The printer would "lose" networked computers, the speed dials in the fax module couldn't be accessed from our computers, then it would freeze up. Couldn't simply turn off the printer--it had to be unplugged, then we had to set up again. After multiple software reinstallation and 4th level uninstalls, tech support finally said that there was something wrong with the machine and they would replace it. In May, 2007 we installed the new one, this one was good at keeping the networked computers on; the speed dial accessibilty was lost after a month (could only input from the printer); the print quality was very poor. Some colors would not print, then when they did print, it would be with streaks.
Bought this before Christmas and still haven't recieved the information on the 1-year replacement....My Daughter loves the Sansa scan disk. Amazonis always fast with delievery. But I don't know if I would do this again.I know it's coming but way to late.:(
I purchased this item in hopes of having a Bluetooth adapter that had killer range, which this does when it works, but this device is a piece of garbage in my opinion.First off the manufacturer doesn't provide a driver for Windows 7. Without a driver certain devices like my Sony DR-BT50 Headset will not work very well. If you visit the manufacturer's website you will see a forum post that tells you to download a driver from MSI's website for a Starkey device. This driver does actually work, sorta. It worked for a bit but then it stopped syncing with my headset properly, the quality was degraded. Tried reinstalling several times, but nothing worked.I finally went out and bought a $15 USB adapter from IOGEAR, the GBU421. Now that is a wonderful device. IOGEAR actually provides Windows 7 drivers and the software is easy to use. When moving my headphones from computer to computer(I now have a GBU421 for every computer) all I have to do is put the device in pairing mode, then open the Bluetooth software, right click the device, choose control, then click connect. Works every time with zero problems and wonderful quality. The only thing the IOGEAR is missing is the range I was hoping to get with this $50 piece of garbage.My suggestion is to not get this device unless you are still running Windows XP, not sure how a manufacturer can not provide a valid driver when their competitors obviously do provide a driver for the same chipset.
Encountered some serious ghosting issues with the UV filter when taking pictures that included a light source. Honestly I was taken back by the reviews here and should have known that a $6 piece of glass would perform sub-optimally. I immediately took this off my 50mm lens. Would I recommend this? Not in am million years. At $6 I won't be returning it, the hassle of shipping for $6 just isn't worth it.
The box for the cartridge is worn and has obviously been kicking around for awhile. Opened the box and found the expiration date to be May 2007.
A few years ago this would have been a perfectly acceptable AM/FM/MP3 player/recorder solution. Nowadays, the digital music/recorder market is flooded with competitors and this product is in danger of becoming obsolete. Compared to similar products on the market, the Radio Your Way LX has...1) Less battery life2) Less memory space3) Poorer interface4) More expensiveI was disappointed by this product and will be returning mine. I plan on purchasing the iRiver H10 20 GB MP3 Player/Recorder which is only slightly more expensive, but is also an excellent MP3 player. It can also handle the AM/FM radio recording--a feature that Radio Your Way previously had a monopoly on the market (the iRiver documentation even says recording can be pre-set). Don't bother with the Radio Your Way LX.
I have a Linksys 802B unit that works perfectly. The CallVantage unit is another matter. I've rebooted the router 3 times in 4 days to get my connection back. The tech guy in INDIA couldn't comprehend what I was trying to get across. He told me to switch channels. Only problem was I told him I was losing the connection at the router on an ethernet connection. Nothing has changed except the router and my wireless phone. It is a 5.8 gig unit with that frequency on the base unit and the handset. Shouldn't be a problem.I changed my SSID,enabled the WEP, and changed my default password. Oh yeah, perish the thought, I forwarded a port.I think I'm sending this back and getting the AT&T; adaptor. I can always get a little 4 port hub and start at the modem and split into the phone before the router, then have a cord go into the router, then out to my computer etc.Waiting to hear from Linksys web tech now. I'm holding my breath.Regards, Owen
This is the most expensive liquid on the planet, if you think gas is expensive try buying a gallon of printer ink.
After a few uses, I got CF Card Error during a function at home with my Canon G3. Going to try if I can get a replacement. Even with that, I don't think I will be using this for any important events.When I buy a card next time, I have to read each and every review and see how many people with G3 got into trouble.
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.
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....!!
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.
This was advertised on the web site and on an e-mail sent to me by Amazon, that this unit will work with the eXplorist 300. This eXplorist has has no ports for anything to plug into it. Because this was purchased from a authorized Amazon company, I could not return without a big hastle.Sorry this is not for the product.
I bought a Targus Chillmat for my MacBook pro, it worked great, so I figured, I would buy a second notebook cooler for the office. Antec came to mind, because of the good reviews and the stylish design. So I bought one. I was very disappointed!Pros:* Looks good, nice cable storage, usb passthrough* Fits nicely under my MacBook ProCons:* Does not cool my MacBook Pro nearly as much as the Targus Chillmat! I'm talking orders of magnitude here... I think the fans just aren't in the right places to chill the hot spots on my MacBook. I have tried moving it around, but really doesn't help much.* Louder than my Targus Chillmat, even when on 'low' setting.* No 'on/off' switch, only 'low' and 'high' setting toggle. Means you have to unplug it to turn it off.
i purchased the 10x30 is binoculars from amaZon 12/27/07. followed instructions for setting them up and noticed a slight ghost image surrounding the main image, more pronounced when viewing light objects against dark ones, contacted canon and was told to send them in to their repair station in NJ at the cost of $13 for insurance and shiping. when they were returned the enclosed letter said that they met factory specs but would re-adjust and clean them. the problem STILL exist, the is feature works fine but there is still a ghost image around the main one. at the price for this pair i expected to at least have a sharp image. at $13 bucks a shot to send them back only to be told that they are OK seems like a waste of money so i am writing this review in hopes it will stop someone else from wasting their money. service was fast but DID NOT resolve the problem.
I bought one of these and it worked OK for about 4 months and then one of the valves stuck partially open and the excess water nearly killed the plants on the drip line I had it on.I took it apart to see if any grit had come through the filter and clogged the valve and there was none. The valve just failed.The other thing I did not like is this does not have a clock on it as such. You set the duration and time within limits. If you want it to water one time at 5 AM before the sun comes up for example you have to start it at 5 AM the first time.I also had problems with the frost bib using this timer. The valve would not open quick enough and the frost bib valve would sit there screaming while water ran partially through it so I had to remove the frost bib from the water line. I have never had to do that with any other timer I have had and I have had a few over the years. I have set up many drip lines and lawn sprinkler systems in my life and I had more problems with this timer than any.Not worth returning so I just trashed the timer after 4 months of service.
From the start, this printer would not print a single page until the print head cleaning program was run. Every single page you print requires another cleaning. Technical &quot; services &quot; offered me detailed instructions on how to run the clean program ( after I had run it at least 60 times ! ) After a &quot; repair &quot; by my local authorized service center, I was able to print 4 consecutive pages before I had to clean the heads again. Tech service now says the wrong part was replaced, and they'll send me another. The authorized service center had 3 more of this model on the counter for the same problem when I visited. Canon obviously has a design flaw they're not addressing yet. Don't buy it!
I have an Asus motherboard that contains a "dual" function PS2 connector instead of a separate connector for the mouse and separate connector for the keyboard. This "splitter" will not work for that function. You need an "active" splitter that has some electronics in it to produce a pair of working connections. While the StarTech is made well, it is not suitable for this kind of application.
While my older 52mm filters would screw into the front of my new Canon XS30IS, I found that the 52mm Tiffen would not. I was unsure if the threads were different, or incorrect. Looking on the Amazon site I found another seller offering a 58mm filter/holder and cap kit for the same camera. I'm unsure if this is a better option or if I just need a different 52mm filter. I also wonder if a UV filter is really needed, or I should use just a clear filter on a digital camera?
Great little reciever. CD player has many problems. See discussions about problems. Do not purchase this system.
Two months after purchasing the Macally Btkey keyboard, it stopped working. I've gone through a lot of batteries, so I figured it just needed another set. New batteries, existing batteries - nothing worked. While it did work there were occasional pairing issues and it's frustrating that the on/off switch is on the back - why not put it on the front?Although online manuals are offered by the company, this model is not included. The website says that battery life is up to two months, mine was a fraction of that.I'm sure there are better keyboards out there and it looks like I have to start shopping for one.
If you are interested in long lasting protection and clarity, try the NuShield brand instead. It works four times longer and will not cloud your screen. Find them at nushield.com
I wish I would've read more reviews on this model before purchasing it back in November 2004. I returned the device 3 times to Crutchfield and all 3 did the same thing, the VHS tape sticks when trying to load it in. Thankfully Crutchfield has replaced it with a different model this 4th time with no cost to me. They have even paid for the return shipping each time.Stay FAR away from this model. Way too many problems.
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 "Deluxe" camera case is far from the description. The case maker could learn some style and function lessons from the blackberry case makers. The so called leather is ersatz. The most disappointing part is that the case does not close because there is no magnet where you would think it would go to close the case. What that leaves you with is a flapping camera case.
I left my baby at home with nanny. Amount thousands $ we spent on electronics, nothing worth more than this web cam, simply because it let me see my child while I am working. I wanted something that i don't need to turn on my PC all the time. The wireless feature and microphone is definitely a must. I am happy with the video image quality eventhough it's not impressive at all. All I need is knowing what's happening around my baby. Although the problem I have is some time I can connect to this camera at work, some time I simply can't. I say I usally get 10% of success rate. It's truely frastrating when I need to connect but can't. I guess it might have something to do with firewall of my company. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Called linksys help. They seams know nothing more than a regular customer does and they can't tell more than what menu says already.Another problem is the microphone stops working after two weeks. I had to replace it with another unit with my own shipping expense. I just want to have this product working because I can't find another product had the same feature (wireless and microphone).update:After talking with linksys a few times, and asking technical advice from my friend. The problems I had might been two: I use a router to get access to DSL. This router was set up a while ago, and apparently it'll only stay idle for 30minutes. So I need to set it to be "always active". 2nd issue might been this cam needs to use channel 1024. After these two things were done, I can connect to the web cam without any more failures. Hope this help in case you had the similar issue I had.
I have used this product for almost a year and I have spent way too many hours trying to make the firmware work with my Apple systems. The latest upgrade (2-04) won't even allow you to save essential settings using a browser on Mac OS system 10.3.x. If you don't mind trying to find a pc or a software fix to simply change essential settings, then it might keep working long enough to make it worth an investment under $50. Otherwise, if you have Macs find a Mac-friendly solution.
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.
The wall plug is the same but the part that plugs into the ipod is different.They show you this so you believe it will be able to fit into your other shuffles. False advertisement.The thing is so cheap that its not worth returning it.JUst one more item for them to ship out to someone else to write another review.Im gunna break this n take it apart and try to get it to fit in the ipod.
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 have been using the Delorme stuff for a few years with great sucess until i purchased a new earthmate in October 99.(to replace the one i gave to a friend) The 2nd generation earthmate has embossed information on the underside rather than a black tag. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BUY THIS PRODUCT! It does not work and Delorme is unable or unwilling to do any thing about it! The only sugestion was &quot;return it and buy a better quality gps receiver&quot; This system is running on a 450 mgz toshiba laptop installed in a Limousine.
The headset works fine, unless you're in a call center or other such environment where you have other people &quot;feeding&quot; you information on what to say while on the telephone.I was on with a client who decided to ask some difficult questions. My supervisor happened to be monitoring the conversation and proceeded to &quot;feed&quot; me what to say to handle these questions. It turns out that the client has heard EVERYTHING that my supervisor was saying. Of course, I lost the deal. I come to find out later that this headset (as is the case with most cheaper headsets) will allow ALL communication through to ALL of the parties involved.So if you're in a situation where people MAY feed you information while you're on the phone, DO NOT BUY THIS HEADSET or other cheap versions. Other than this incident, it works fine -- good quality sound etc...
It's USB 1.1, so loading songs is slow.There is a distinct sound quality difference between the radio and the MP3 player. The radio, being worse, is especially bad at capturing &quot;highs&quot;. Since the EQ only works for the MP3 player, you can't tweak the radio sound.The tinny sounding TDK earbuds do actually make the radio sound OK. But do you really want to use your &quot;good&quot; headphones for the MP3 player and the TDK ones for the radio function?Also the FM tuner does not do well in pulling in stations in San Francisco (a tough environment).Otherwise it has reasonably good functionality. Good manual. Good software. Good user interface. Nice ergonomics.
Bought the sounddock about a year ago. Worked great for awhile then the sound stopped just randomly. Checked the ipod - fine. After calling Bose tech support, found out that a common problem with this unit is that the leads in the ipod connector have weak solder joints and after repeated insertions and removals of the ipod, the solder joints can break. They wanted over $200 to fix it since its out of warranty. Great, its going to the landfill. I won't buy another Bose product.
Word of caution to potential buyers: I recently bought the Mirra M-400 for a home office with 4 networked computers and now may have to uninstall the software and throw away the 400 Gb hardware. The Mirra.exe software is an incredible memory hog and essentially shuts down our notebook computers and seriously degrades the desktops by taking over 90-100% of the system resources and will not let go of those resources! Type one word or open a new program and the software locks up the computer for another 5-10 minutes.Their software control panel does not allow you to configure backups for a more convenient time or give any type of control over how this virus-like program functions. To date, the only way we can regain any control and functionality of our computers is to use (Ctl Alt Del) and then selectively terminating the Mirra programs. Its start-up command must be deeply buried in the registry as we have not yet found how to prevent it from loading during the Windows boot-up. The Mirra unit also does NOT allow you to back up or send any files from your network storage drives or USB/Firewire external drives, ONLY from "local drives" inside the installed computer(s).To date, the M-400 has been a real disappointment for us.
I purchased two for Christmas gifts, one for my mom, one for my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law loved hers. I preloaded it with family photos. The software was easy to use. The pictures looked surprisingly sharp for their size. She was thrilled when she opened it. My mom never received hers. I preloaded it as well but the screen was dim and all the charging in the world would not make it work correctly. There was no trouble-shooting info that could help correct the problem. I was very disappointed! If you are lucky enough to purchase one that works correctly - no worries! But, if the odds are truly 50/50, I'd look elsewhere.
I have used HP printers for years and have always been very happy with them, but the 5780 isn't worth the ink used to display this message on your monitor. Where shall I begin?Things were going pretty well until the cartridge jammed. After I corrected the jam, my system could no longer find the device and the print driver had to be re-installed. A little severe!!When I re-installed the print driver, it did not completely remove the old software and re-install - it just installed another copy. So then there were 2 HP5700 printers visible to the system (yes, the first copy reappeared). I manually went in and uninstalled all the drivers and re-installed and everything seemed fine.Then one morning, it just wouldn't print. Nothing had changed from the night before when I did a lot of printing. I hadn't turned anything on or off. Fortunately, recycling the power and re-booting fixed the problem.There is an irritating bug that occurs when you are low on ink and then run out of paper. When you reload paper and press "OK", the print job starts over instead of picking up where it left off. This is especially irritating because you are already low on ink and then it just uses more to repeat what it has already done. This has happened to me twice.Speaking of ink!!!! I need a new line item in my budget. This is far and away the most ink-hungry printer I've ever encountered. Yes, the printer itself was inexpensive. My lesson learned is to go ahead and pay for a high quality laser with multiple color ink cartridges, and that's what I'll do as soon as I can justify throwing this piece of junk out the door.The document scanner no longer works. There are two software applications that you can use to scan. One is available from the Control Panel and is used for pictures (only produces .jpg, .png, .bmp, .tif). The other is called HP Solutions Center and it used to launch automatically (if horribly slowly) any time a document was loaded into the feeder. When this worked, it produced very nice .pdf files. Wonderful! Even though it could never remember my default settings - at least it would scan and produce a .pdf. Now when I load a document, I just get an error message that says "No HP device found". Which is interesting because I can print and scan pictures just fine.I fear another re-install is in my future. I keep looking for updated drivers on the HP website - but no luck.VERY DISAPPOINTING AND A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
I picked up this headset telephone because I am spending more and more time on the phone.Almost immediately after plugging it in, everyone I called asked me to speak up, repeat what I said, and that they could not hear me very well.When I attempted to setup a new voicemail system, I found out why. The headphone is amplified, but the microphone is not. No matter how loud I spoke (or shouted) the audio is severely suppressed and barely audible.Simply stated, this product is not usable.
the mouse looks very nice, and it is compact, at beginning you do not feel too much, but as time going on it feel heavier and heavier, and you have to try to use some strength to click the button.overall not recommond to buy it.
We bought this set 3 years ago and never had a complaint . . . until it blew a tube. In fact, there are 3 tubes in this . . . blue, green and red. If the green and red blow out . . . you might be safe . . . at least as of 2.15.07, the last time I spoke with the company (Zenith). Unfortunately for us, the blue picture tube went out . . . and after waiting for nearly 2 months for word of "backordered parts" (that's no fault of Zenith . . . our fault for picking the unmotivated "rich"repair person . . . who evidently does NOT need the money) we were advised after twice calling Zenith ourselves, that the blue picture tube is "obsolete" and no longer available AND the grand prize is . . . there is NOTHING else to substitute this! So, in essence, our three year old TV is beyond repair. The finishing touch? Unless you produce an actual receipt . . . you will not receive a replacement set. This is the final thrust. A cancelled check and a life sized photo of the actual set sitting in your actual house does not count as actual possession. So, hang on to your receipts and pray that the blue tube doesn't blow out. As for me and mine . . . this is where we part company with Zenith . . . forever. Toshiba . . . here we come . . . .
The iPod battery accessory was a cheap knock off. It was poorly constructed and was warped on arrival making battery installation difficult. The batteries were corroded and were leaking acid into the package. Overall the product was not usable.
I bought this for my daughter because it had everything we wanted - in a small package. Not too many out there that play & charge the Ipod, have a radio, alarm, and remote! Up until two weeks ago I would have given this item 7 stars! But suddenly no sound - for the radio or the Ipod. So now what? Still under warrantee (barely!) so I could ship it back to manufacturer but now I'm wondering if the Timex Ti700 is as great as we thought. Will probably do some research to see what else is out there.
I bought the ER6i's when looking for a way to get high quality sound reproduction and drown out the constant noise in my workplace. The sound quality overall was great - there is the minor issue of cable noise (loud noise whenever the headphone cables touch anything), but overall they were better than I expected.The biggest issue, though, is fragility. The plug (that plugs into a headphone jack) is very flimsy, such that the wires inside seem to get disconnected easily. This happened to my first pair about 9 months after buying them. There was no visible difference, I simply stopped getting sound from the left earpiece, and changing out the filters did not help. Luckily, they were within a year of purchase, so they were still under warranty. After sending that pair back for evaluation, I was sent a fresh pair of ER-6i's.Those worked great... for 6 more months. Then I lost sound in one earpiece. A month later I lost sound in the other. I've sent them back for evaluation, but given that I'm over the one year warranty period, I'm not holding my breath.Just sad that I paid a significant amount of money for a product that, at first was awesome, but quickly degraded to useless. I was hoping the price tag would merit a more robust build.My girlfriend had a pair of ER-6i's, and had the same problem. Hers were also replaced by Etymotic.
I placed this order on 7/14 and received a notification of order receipt that said the order would ship by 7/18. After waiting some time I went on-line to track the delivery and found that the order had been cancelled by the shipper and I had never been notified.I am not pleased and will never order electronics from Amazon again as I can not exclude the specific vendor at fault so I have to exclude Amazon as a whole.Now, when I go into my account to see what the order status is, the records appear to be unavailable as though the bad service issue is trying to be covered up. Now I am beginning to question Amazon's practices.
I've had this item since March 2007. The only reason I got it was to serve as speakers for an mp3 player and there were very few systems that had inputs for anything besides an Ipod. I wasn't all that interested in most of the features though the ability to completely shut off the back light was good as well as having a remote. The first thing that annoyed me was that everytime the unit is turned on or off the lights come on and its necessary to press the button multiple times to shut them back off. Next, it doesn't keep time. Then after a few months the speakers would stop output until I powered off the machine and let it set awhile, eventually it became necessary to shut it off after every use. Finally it started spontaneously cutting out to the radio even though it was in AUX. It also has a huge power brick that gets very hot leading one to suspect it uses a lot of energy even when not actually being used.Bottom line, not worth the annoyances.
I looked at every review on the market including the ones on Amazon, and nothing prepared me for what I was getting. The remote is just not worth the money. It feels too light and flimsy, the performance is just terrible. The touchscreen is very slow to respond and requires you to tap the same thing several times. It feels clunky and it often misses one component and requires you to go through the 'Help' Process.Plus it remembers what it did, even if you don't want it to. God forbid you turn your tv off by yourself and leave something else on, because the next time you tell it you want to watch tv, it will turn your amp off and your tv on, forcing you to fix it... again.The setup took forever, and if you're thinking that you can use this as a remote for your devices, forget it. It has the 'capability' to act as an individual remote, but its obviously designed around its own style of 'activities' so actually accessing the specific controls for a device is only through a tiny submenu, AFTER you pick an activity, its not a real remote replacement if you channel surf or anything like that.Plus, amazon implies that it works with z-wave components (lights dimming etc) but it DOES NOT. Logitech had support for this feature and then removed it... why? I have no idea. It's only supported in the 880 (and that's straight from the horses mouth) so you'll have to go one remote DOWN from top-of-the-line to get that feature. (WTF?)The only way I could theoretically seeing this work better, is with the IR/RF extender (another 100 dollars) and actually moving your components somewhere else. But if you're a normal person, like me, you don't have a place to stick all your components besides your living room. And it seems stupid to buy an RF extender just to make sure you hit the components that you will -no doubt- often miss, while using this remote.The software database of devices is pretty good, but if you have a custom built windows media server, you'll have trouble, the software in general is typical of logitech, shiny but crappy. They excel at hardware and fail dismally at software, except with this product, where they failed at both. It's pretty but that's all I can say for it without reservations...
I bought an ink cartridge from here and the ink was all over inside the bag and the company wont respond to any e-mails about an exchange. Terrible, I would advise against doing business with them.
THE MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
The wireless interface of my BEFW11S4 ceased working approximaty 5 months after purchasing the unit. After consulting the Amazon reviews, I quickly discovered that this is *not* an uncommon problem.In addition to the problems with the router, customer service has been slow, two days late on sending RMA information, and does not offer to cover shipping or supply a loaner unit for their defective product.In defense of Linksys, the BEFW11S4 was easy to set up, offered decent range, and operated flawlessly-- until it stopped working.There are a number of choices for 802.11b wireless switch/router/NAT boxes. I'd have to think *very* carefully before considering buying this or any other Linksys product again in the future.
I'm so surprised reading all the positive reviews on this product! It's cheap plastic, and can't hold a station, and that's about where it begins and ends for me. I can't get good reception on this radio, and because it's a dial, if you do luck out and lock in on a station, if you put the thing in your pocket, it's super easy to accidentally hit the tuner dial and lose your station. The headphones are big and cumbersome, and the battery life is mediocre at best. I really have nothing good to say about this little radio. It's not even that small. Even at the low price point it's not worth the money.
I had the older version of this transpod, which recieved transmission really well. It died after approx. 2 years or so (as like nearly all electronics do), so after being happy with the old one, i bought this model.Herein started the problem. I don't know why, but this model recieves a terribly poor signal. As well as that, it puts out an annoying noise when accessories in the car are switched on, ie. headlights, AC, cell phone chargers etc.Hopefully there will be a better product released, and more similar to the previous model which worked excellently.
This device worked great for a short span of time (a few weeks), then just stopped working. I returned it to Amazon and received a new replacement. It worked fine for a while, then stopped working. It's a great idea, but very weak quality.
If you are buying this product because you believe in the myth that Bose creates quality, go right ahead. I purchased this and found constant problems getting the iPod to make dock connections, starting at full volume and after one year it quit. I bought the Athena iVoice Direct Radiating Dock & Sound System for iPod at the same time. The Athena's sound was superior for one-fourth the price. The Athena is still working, enough said.
I had to return this item. It's impossible to use. It took hours to program all the variuos remotes to this unit. Each different remote must be programmed by each remote key. Each screen only holds 9 buttons and you can't program 0-9 on one screen. So when you want to see a channel that has 3 numbers and one of them is 9 you can't enter all 3 numbers before the remote goes back to the home sceen. Also when you push a button it is so sensitive that it enters your cammand twice.
First off sent the wrong product. No problem getting a RMA. Returned the item and vendor sent me an email saying the credit would be posted to my account within 10 days. Two months later and still no credit. Had to take more time disputing the charge with my credit card! Complete waste of my time!
Previously I had a Garmin nuvi 250 which I purchased it from Amazon.com in 2009 and I loved it. Unfortunately, at end of 2010 my car got stolen and the GPS was stolen too. The Garmin Company discontinued nuvi 250, so I have been searching for it everywhere, but I can't find it. Recently, I checked on Amazon.com and I saw that they have nuvi 250W. I bought Garmin nuvi 250W and when I try to turn on the GPS it doesn't turn on so I thought maybe there is no charge. I plugged in the car charger it turned on and I drove around with it was fine; However, it doesn't display the battery indicator. I charged it for about five hours and as soon as I unplugged the GPS it turned off I tried to turn it on it doesn't work, so I realized that it doesn't come with the battery. I contacted Amazon and told them that the item is not as described because it says "a rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to five hours of battery life depending on use" they replaced it three times still the same problem. I don't know why they don't take it seriously and fix the problem instead of replacing it. Anyways, I am going it return it and get my money back I have enough with Amazon's bootlegged GPS. My recommendation would be if you see a Garmin nuvi 250W that is made it Taiwan and the model number is 1GR161460, 1GR161466 don't buy it because none of them come with battery.
I bought this laptop for my husband less than ayear ago. He carries it back and forth to work ina rigid case. A few months ago, the LCD screen began to fail,with a line of dark blue runningacross the screen diagonally.It has spread to wherethe screen is unusable. Toshiba refuses to replacethis piece of hardware, despite it still beingunder warranty, because it is "damaged."Isn't the point of having a laptop to be able tocarry it with you? How can general use of thescreen be damaging to a computer? Clearly, the coverto this unit, while very thin and attractive, isway too flexible to support the screen properlywhen opening and closing it. Less than a year old,and Toshiba won't replace it.I spent a total of 2 hours trying to speak with a customer support person,and when I finally got one on the phone,she was the rudest person I've ever dealt with.Toshiba flat out refuses to honor their warranty. Don't buy from them.
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 ordered this sleeve after carefully measuring my hp laptop and realizing that I needed a sleeve larger than the 15 inch one. When the 17 inch sleeve came, it was wide enough but too short and would not zip shut. The enclosed paperwork did give me a return address but no information about the purchase price. I mailed the sleeve back but have heard nothing from the sender and received no refund.
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 placed the order in mid March but wasn't delivered for 2.5 months. Therefore had to cancel the order and bought a netbook from System 76 which was delivered within 10 days. If the manufacturer doesn't deliver the product in time, I wonder about their support committments.
The on-line document claims 2-8 rings. I bought for my 91 year old grandmother, as she needs 8 rings. The actual product only allows 2-5 rings or tollsaver.
I would not buy this again. The edge of the pouch impinges on the earphones connection and already wore out I set of earphones. The attachment to a belt is tricky to use, cant be done one handed and frequently unlatches when I am moving around. I am in the market for a better one.
The first one I received came broken . . .the second one worked for 4 months, then stopped playing DVDs, then froze in the "loading" mode indefinitely. After emailing JVC, waiting a month, and getting no response, I called them only to find out they wanted me to pay to ship it to them, and pay labor for them to fix it. They said they would cover the parts for the "loading" problem, but not for the DVD problem. After looking at the incredibly poor reviews listed here, I called them back and told them to shove it; obviously it's not worth the trouble to even try to work with them because it sounds like I would have to wait a couple of months for the privelege of paying them more money so they can send me back the same player that would break again within a couple of months. I'm going to have a ceremonial bashing of this machine in my backyard, chalk this experience up to poor decision-making on my part, and go spend my money on a new DVD recorder not manufactured, serviced, or in any way affiliated with JVC. When I wrote this review, 51 out of 62 people rated this machine the lowest possible score; I'm willing to bet that the 11 people who gave it anything but the lowest score either worked for JVC or soon experienced problems with the unit.I'm also going to register a complaint with the better business bureau, and ask those of you who experienced similar problems do the same.
The idea is a good one, but I found it flawed, especially in two ways. First, even during simple movements like hanging up the phone it is practically impossible to avoid hitting the the time-set buttons and accidently changing the time... not a good thing when you are counting on the clock to get up for work. Second, if you have the radio on and the phone rings, the radio is supposed to shut off when the receiver is lifted. This didn't work, and as I recall required some drastic measures to get the malfunctions reset (like unplugging the thing.) I hope that others can counter my experience with success, but I was not happy with the GE clock radio phone.
I took a month for me to receive this from Hong Kong. A small child could have walked it to me faster.
I had this piece of junk for 3 months. When I put in a CD, static was audible in the background. At first, I thought it was the CD. Then I put it in my Aiwa stereo system and the sound was flawless. The radio reception was even worse. You have to turn the thing around in circles to hear anything but static. This so-called machine may be cheap, but I wouldn't want it if it was free!
I bought this in August'08. My company laptop has wireless disabled due to high security and I need to use the LAN cable to connect it to my VPN network. So, I bought this D_Link based on great reviews here. But I keep getting dropped connections every now and then and as a result I have to login to my VPN again and again.. I wish there was more frequent support for firmware updates or to the ability to use third party firmware like Tomato or DD-WRT.EDIT: I changed the DTIM to 1 and Beacon Interval to 50 and the client mode seems to work much better than before. I still get disconnected 2-3 times in a 8-10 hour day, but I'm okay with that. I would like to change my rating to 3 stars, but I cannot change now I guess.
My unit is about to become a very expensive portable drive. After putting about 4 or 5 gigs of music on the machine, many of the songs stopped functioning. Can't fix the problem and can't find any info on it. I won't buy any more RCA stuff either. Their web site and thompson's web site both don't help
I really liked the small size but upon loading the software from the mini cd, my '03 Dell Dimension, 80Gb HD, 512 SDRAM and Windows XP Svp2 would not allow it to finish the load. I continuously got an error message showing missing data.I emailed the Taiwanese company 3 times for support to no avail.I returned the item. What a shame - it's a good idea to have a small portable 80gig HD for back-ups and simply external data. Oh well...
I'm not happy with this VCR. As other reviewers mentioned, when you rewind or fast-forward, it doesn't stop when you hit "play" or "stop" -- it keeps running for a couple of minutes worth of tape. This is extremely annoying, because you can never get it to the right spot. I had seen other reviewers complain about this, but I didn't think it would be so time-consuming or irritating to get to the right place on the tape. It is.The other major annoyance is that whenever the VCR is in use (recording, playing, rewinding, fast-forwarding), the clock disappears. The VCR clock is the only clock in my living room, and it's irritating not to be able to use it when the VCR is running.This machine also looks cheaper and less modern than my 13-year-old VCR that it replaced. The remote control is terrible -- tiny buttons with tinier labels that are sometimes incomprehensible (how am I supposed to know that "CM/ZERO" means the button that fast-forwards one minute at a time?). The buttons are put in completely unintuitive places -- in every other remote I've ever seen, the channel and volume buttons are at the top of the remote, but on this one, they're at the bottom and ridiculously small.These things are just stupid design decisions. Did Panasonic decide they want to discourage people from buying VCRs, so they're going to make ugly, clunky ones that are needlessly difficult to operate? My old VCR from Panasonic was a lot more user-friendly than this one. The only benefits this VCR has over my old one (aside from the fact that my old one broke) is that you can fast-forward 1 minute at a time with one button (although I never needed this feature in my old VCR because it stopped when I wanted it to stop) and it sets its clock automatically. But that's not enough to make up for its flaws.My advice, if you're shopping for a VCR to replace one that broke, is to spend your money fixing the one that broke instead of buying this one.
When I bought my HP Pavillion ZD180 Notebook I was excited about the HT technology and the allure of power that suggested.I soon became disgusted with the design flaw of this notebook, both intake air vents and fans (needed to cool these hot running twin processors) are situated on the bottom of the device. Because this model has an oversized display screen,and a very hungry pair of top end Intel 4's, the battery after boot-up will power device for 2 hours maximum. The fact that you can not use this laptop on your lap makes it a notebook computer,at least that was the official word from HP when 3 months after purchase motherboard melted and HP had it back for a 100% re-fit.Although the service was fast,free and professional, the design flaws outweighed the speed capable by this firecracker of a "NOTEBOOK".I call it a firecracker because is races but quickly is a memory.Dave AdamManteo,NC
Exactly the same happened to me. After less than 2 years of use, the lens mechanism broke and had to pay around $200 for repair. After that repair, the batteries lasts enough for 5 or 6 pictures then goes dead, no matter how charged they are. To make it worst, now the flash is dead and there is no available replacements for it, so pretty much it is garbage now.Otherwise, before it broke the pictures were pretty good, but honestly I prefer the quality and colors of my 2 megapixels Olympus.I will never buy a Sony camera again, this was a terrible experience, I will try a Canon now.
I bought the Khypermedia CD-R 50 pack, the cd space was mentioned 700MB but my drive ( khypermedia drive) always complains about its size if the data &gt; 640MB.I tried to call Khpermedia service center but the phone was never picked up. I left 3 voice mails no response after 4 months. Later on I tried to call merchant and complain about its size they said we will take it back if it is not opened and used which is not possible. At last I end up with paying more for less space.Amazon beware of this product.
The picture on this TV is distorted and the screen has already been replaced once. It is worse than ever. The repair tech stated the frame is not strong enough to hold this size screen in a stable position.
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 shipment got to me on time, product was a dud..does not work..very disappointed in distributors product, stuck not being able to charge my ipod
I bought this filter to protect my Olympus Zuiko Portrait Prime Lens. Big Cons: This filter causes internal reflection at night. I have used Hoya filters in the same price range and they did not cause internal reflection. Pros: The metal frame does feel very sturdy. Overall I do not recommend it.
HD DVD is a dead format! Warner Brothers is going to stop producing HD DVD discs soon. Do a search and you will see many articles about this. The only studios that will be making HD DVD's are Paramount/Dreamworks and Universal. Disney, Buena Vista, Sony, Warner Brothers, New Line, MGM, and Lionsgate all release movies exclusively on Blu-ray.Do yourself a favor and avoid HD DVD players. The reason the prices are so cheap is that Toshiba knows it is dead and is probably clearing out remaining inventory. You've been warned!
Think twice or three times before buying NetGear products. If you have any problems at all, you are simply on your own. You cannot get a live technician on the line, they automatically disconnect you after being on hold for an hour. The web support is equally bad, after a week I still have not received an answer to my &quot;case&quot;. Only correspondence I got from them was a survey to see how &quot;satisfied&quot; I was with the customer service. All in all, customer support is a disaster. In this day and age, that is inexcusable.
Bought 2 of these BRAND NEW and they are complete junk. Won't disconnect when phone is hooked up directly to the machine. sound quality is a 1. instructions are incomplete though I was able to figure it out. Save your money and buy and qualtiy used one.
I bought this for my 10 year old daughter... The CD player no longer works at all!! She is very &quot;gentle&quot; on things... The LCD display has lights missing and you can hardly make out the time on the display.. very disappointing...
We bought this unit for car trips with the kids. It worked for a few trips and 3 months but now no longer functions. The screen is jumbled and the sound is only strange noises. If you buy this unit I recommend an extended warranty or to buy another unit with more quality. Even when it worked the quality was OK at best.
Was expecting a unique unit which would allow me to uniquely integrate my IPod and PC. What I got instead was a nice looking monitor with ok graphics, tinney sounding speakers and menu buttons which discourage you from making any adjustments to the settings due to their feel and non ease-of-use. The number of USB ports and card readers on the base are the shining points of this monitor. I paid the bucks but didn't get any bang!!!
I had an old walkman from the 90s, while walking I dropped it and it would no longer work. so, I was looking forward to buying a new version-- imagine my disappointment when I found there are no pre sets on the newer version, so I have to fumble with a dial on radio that looks like it predated my 20 year old walkman. very disappointed in this product.
I don't know if the problem was the device or the software but I never could get it to work. I installed and uninstalled it several times to no avail so I took it to Staples and got one of their techs to try it and he got it to work. When I got home, it wouldn't work. So I gave up and sent it back.
The Iomega Quiktouch, (All models 8X 12X 16X) looks great and (after reading its rather impressive technical information) sounds great, "but", and its a big "BUT" the Iomega, states in its cd based tech manual, and also when I called "Iomega" for their answer to this issue, they confirmed that it does not support copying of commercial DVDs, this means that you cannot make any backup copies of any DVD with copyright, and rightfully so, I hear some of you say, "but" after spending big bucks on a DVD then letting my Kids handle it for a week it becomes an unusable DVD, thats why the industry allows for one copy for your own personal use, and besides that why does it then allow you to turn all your commercially recorded/copyrighted videos into DVDs!!??The Companies that are selling this item (and Iomega) should include this rather important info along with the rest of the technical data, as opposed to a single sentence buried deep in a "technical manual"!!
What a piece of junk! Although I'm editing my previous review, Amazon will not let me change the star-setting. So, let me tell you: I would give this product NOTHING (zero stars).I had previously bought a Magnavox DVD/VCR Recorder for $150. Since the recording quality from VHS tapes to DVD was so-so, I decided to return it and spend the 50 extra bucks for an RCA model at $200. Silly me, thinking that more money meant better quality.First, the VCR > DVD recording quality is dubious, both good and bad. Good, if you play the recorded material on the RCA machine's own DVD player; bad, if you try to watch the material on another player.I recorded from a VHS tape to a DVD+RW 4x at EP (4 hours). Everything seemed to go well: The quality of the recording was good (better than the Magnavox), although I did notice a low "boomp-ba-boomp-boomp" noise in the background of the audio. (No, the noise was not on the tape, which I have watched many times.) Then, I tried watching the same disk on my other DVD player (a Koss). As long as I did not Fast Forward or try to skip through the DVD, the disk played normally -- although, once again, that "boomp" noise was there. If I did use Skip, the recording went haywire: The picture sped forward at double the pace, while the sound remained at the normal speed. Although the Magnavox's VCR > DVD recording was definitely of a lesser quality, I never had a problem playing anything that had been recorded on it on the Koss DVD player. Nor, was the audio fouled up by some kind of underlying sound.Second, why must I fight with the VCR to put in or take out a tape? You almost have to cram the tape into the opening before the tray will receive the video cassette. Then, after it has been ejected, it's like the tape catches on something in the tray, so that you have to really pull the tape out. Poor craftsmanship!Then, there's the remote: a plethora of buttons all over the place. Someone at RCA (I'm sure) thought that placing the controls for the VCR and DVD player separately on the remote was a good idea: No pushing a button to switch back and forth between the two systems, or between TV and VCR to operate one or the other. This set-up was actually more disorienting for me than helpful, since I am used to the way most VCR's already operate. Not to mention that it cluttered up the remote with extra buttons that could have done "double duty" for either the VCR or DVD, like the "Play" button. Now, the same thing had to be done separately with a separate button for each device. O.K., . . . not the end of the world. But, not intuitive, either.The manual sucks big time! Not only is information scattered all over the place, but my manual came with no less than THREE Addenda (in other words, additions/corrections to the manual) written on separate slips of paper. In fact, whoever wrote out the Addenda screwed up, so that one of them actually repeated what was covered on another!The manual itself is written in a minimalist style: As little information as possible on as few of the functions as possible. No hand-holding here; no walking you through the instructions step-by-step. So, you want to copy a video cassette to DVD? Here's what you do:1/ Put a DVD into the tray;2/ Put a video into the VCR;3/ Press the COPY button on the unit.What if you don't want to copy the whole tape?Is there a COPY button on the remote? (There is, but it's NEVER explained in the manual!)How do set the copy quality for the DVD recording?How do you watch TV while copying? (The manual stupidly says you have to "change channels" . . . which is WRONG, because that's not what you have to do.)Etc. etc.Nothing is answered easily by this THIN manual. Instead, you have to flip pages, read between the lines, assume a lot, and figure it out for yourself.Others have mentioned how SLOW this darned thing is. And, it doesn't matter if you press the remote buttons or get up off your [...] and press the buttons on the machine: The machine clunks along like it's a VCR from the early 80's . . . except, this is not a VCR from the early 80's! It's a (supposedly better) DVD player. And, it's not like DVD recording technology is some newfangled thing that the Boys at RCA are still trying to work the bugs out of. The technology has been around for years. Buyers should get used to seeing "PLS WAIT" on the small view screen.Just how bad is this product? Consider the VCR component. You CANNOT set the VCR to record something on T.V. within about 30 min.--Hour of the televised program.For example, you find out at 7:30 P.M. that there's an 8 o'clock show on T.V. that you want to record. So, you begin to follow the instructions for setting up the VCR to record the program. You fill in all the information for Timer Program (start time; how long; channel; etc.) . . . and, receive the message "INVALID" from the machine, announcing that there's not enough time for the Timer Program function to work. Apparently, the Timer Program function needs to know BEFOREHAND about 30 min.--Hour that you would like to set it up to record something. Otherwise, you have to do it manually. (It seems to be able to handle 45 min. before, though.) Also, you can't turn the DVD/VCR machine "Off" -- or, it won't work! The manual says explicitly that the machine will not come back on to begin the taping.Now, I can buy a $40 No-Name VCR from my local grocery store (for Pete's sake!) which is able to do timer recording at the drop of a hat as well as turn back on to do the programmed recording. Apparently, RCA's $200 product cannot handle such high-level math!Finally, after you've followed the manual to the letter and the VCR has program-recorded and stopped . . . you get a flashing Display which says, "P00," "P00," over and over again. (Yeah, that about sums up what this product is. Ba-DUM-bum!) "P00" means that Program 1 (P01) has finished. But, it doesn't stop! Instead, the machine is frozen until you come along and press Timer on the remote control. Of course, the manual NEVER lets you in on this little secret (see pgs. 25-6); you have to figure it out for yourself. By the way, remember those correction slips I mentioned above? Yeah, that's where that little nugget of information is.As I wrote in my previous review, the manual is typically awful.For example, as per the manual's instructions on pg. 4, I turned to pgs. 10-11, since I was hooking up the machine to my cable TV. And, the instructions are WRONG!The picture of the back of the machine in the manual shows the red, white, and yellow Video Cables with arrows pointing to each jack in which the cable should go. For the back of the DVD/VCR, it shows the white cable going into the TOP jack on Audio Output and it shows the red jack going into the BOTTOM jack on Audio Output. (The yellow is correctly going into Video Output.) However, look at the back of the machine! It is, in fact, THE REVERSE (red is top; white is bottom). You know this because the jacks and the cables are color-coded to eachother.The manual also tells you to: "Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT L (left-white) and R (right-red) jacks on the back of your DVD recorder."Hmm, funny . . . I don't see any indication of which side is left or right on the Audio Output. There are 3 jacks in Audio Output: red and white on the left; orange on the right. So, I guess I'll have to use my intuition. Also, funny . . . the red and white jacks are located ABOVE AND BELOW EACHOTHER, neither to the left nor to the right.The slogan on the manual says: "Changing Entertainment. Again." Only too right . . . I WILL be changing something.3/1/08UPDATE: I did in fact get rid of this turd of a product, returning it to the store.I subsequently purchased an LG (which has its own deficiencies . . . but, not as many as the RCA.)
Having used a HP L2335 for two years, I decided to buy this cheap 19" LCD monitor for my secondary desktop thinking that the quality of entry level LCDs should now be on par with expensive LCDs from two years ago. Unfortunately, that is not the case.This monitor has several problems:1) Major backlight bleeding especially around the edge of the screen.2) Terrible black level. The black level is simply too white. This makes the backlight bleeding near the edge even more visible.3) Terrible "vertical" view angle. No mater how high I stand or how low I seat, I could not get a even brightness out of the screen.4) Requires lots of adjustments (both OSD and Windows Desktop) and I could not get a satisfactory color level.
The SD500 has all of the design problems that the SD300 and SD400 have. The most important problem with these cameras is that the LCD is very fragile.The problem is so bad that Canon's warranty no longer covers the LCD.I bought a SD400 for use on a 2 month trip to Japan. I needed something lighter and easier to carry than the various digital single lens reflex cameras that I normally use.Two days and 123 pictures later I found that the LCD screen was not working. The camera had been exposed to normal every day handling.Best Buy and Canon said that there is no warranty for broken or damaged LCD screens. The bottom line; "Sorry boy, you are SOL."I have used Canon cameras for over 50 years but this experience has, at long last, cured my addiction to Canon.This camera is a Power Shot SD 400 Digital ELPH, Serial # 0723361903.If any one is interested, I can get you a deal on an attractive paper weight.[...]
Very bad quality Adorama ships it with glued on stickers that can not be taken off.... glue will stay on them. if you have a film inside and cassette falls on the floor it can crack open.... if film undeveloped that is not fun.
It is not the pouch for the EX Z120 camera. It barely fits and can't close the clip. The Z120 can easily fall from the bag.
Well at first i thought it was to good to be true a bunch of i pod charging accesorys for 3 bucks and some change and i bought it and well it was true.This product is the most home made looking, feeling and operating peice of crap. Extremely cheap plastic and not to mention mine was pretty dirty with brown dirt marks all over it lol. It really wouldnt surprie me if some guy in china is crafting these out of random recycled electronics. If i were you i would not buy this or even consider buying it for you or a gift for a friend this product is HORRIBLE.
What an intriguing plot idea---an American fisherman, a former priest and now a widower with four children, is accidentally elected Pope (how THAT happens is the best part) takes the name Peter II, and sets out to make some changes in the Catholic church. Despite authorial co-credit begin given to Robin Moore [The French Connection and The Green Berets] this is one of the most wretchedly written novels I have ever come across. I forced myself to finish it, because I wanted to know what "miracles" this new kind of pope would bring about. The answer is--none. What a waste of a really good idea. Flat characters, unbelievable plot elements (I gave the authors the "accidental election" bit---it was a stroke of genius. But having one of the pope's daughters "accidentally" find the tomb of St. Paul by falling into it---unbelievable, AND pointless), dialog so stiff, even among close friends and family members, that I wanted to start re-writing it myself. And at the end, there seemed to be no point to it all.
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
IVE HAD TO SEND TWO OF THESE BACK NOW. THEY SHUT OFF AND WONT TURN BACK ON. THESE ARE DISCOUNTINUED AND I BELEIVE THE BATTERIES ARE SHOT IN THEM.I WOULDNT BUY ONE!!
The weak flash makes this camera good for outdoor use only. Add the lens extender to protect the great lens and the flash output goes down even more since the light sensor is now behind the lens extender. Very poor design. My camera has been repaired by Kodak twice in 7 months and still can't put out enough light to take pictures indoors. They claim it meets their product specs. My pictures say it doesn't.
I currently have a Dell TrueMobile wireless network, which works flawlessly however it does not support IPSEC or L2TP tunneling.I purchased the Linksys BEFW11SW, which supports IPSEC/L2TP tunneling and 2 Linksys WPC11 cards. The BEFW11SW was very easy to configure and was the answer to my IP tunneling issue, however the WPC11 cards leave much to be desired. The drivers are difficult to implement and the internal antenna is extremely directional.Some results:Through one wall: 10 ft from base: 50-to-70% signal strength, depending on the card angle to the base.Through two walls: 20ft from base: 10-to-40% signal strength, depending on the card angle to the base.I replaced the Linksys WPC11 card with my TrueMobility 1150. You just got to love open standards, I now have 60-90% signal strength through three walls with 0% packet loss. The transfer rate automatically adjust with from 1-11 mbps depending on signal quality issues (like caring my laptop to my next comfy sitting position), and the Truemobility drivers, with their associated client management software, is far superior to Linksys.I will be returning the WPC11 cards.
While the changing colors are cool and it seems sturdy and far as data input ... so what is the BIG problem!?The paint or what ever it is is quickly fading from my keys ... when I bought this key board I thought the letters were etched under the keys so the light would shine though ... Nope!So far I can not read the R,T,I,O,P,A,S,G,H,K,L,C,B,N,M and the PERIOD.While this is not a huge problem with me since I know the QWERTY keyboard reasonable well ... it is a BIG problem for my six year old son who is trying to learn to type, so much so I am thinking of just putting back an old Dell keyboard.I would NOT have bought this key board if I had it to do again.The lights DO NOT make up for the fading letters.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC FX50 is the latest upgrade to the quite successful FX07, with the addition of a big, beautiful 3 inch screen. The menu functions are well laid out and easy to use, and the camera feels comfortable to hold and fits easily in the pocket. The Image Stabilisation (OIS) works very well even at long focal lengths, and is great for quick "one handed" snaps when on the move.Recording video works quite well, however zooming is NOT available as mentioned previously and sound quality is quite poor, to the point of being unable to pick up audible conversation from anyone but yourself. And now..on the subject of poor.Where this camera fails miserably is picture quality. Panasonic I believe have made a big mistake with this lens, as at its widest angle (and default start-up focal length), barrel distortion is quite noticeable with horrible blurring at the edges. This is most disappointing, considering it is quite sharp towards the centre of the image. Initially I thought I'd been sold a lemon, but after browsing hundreds of photos from other FX50 owners on Flickr I, it is just as noticeable, especially when the images are viewed at larger size.Indoor photography is equally horrible as the FX50 struggles to auto-focus in even the most gracious indoor lighting conditions. Flash performance is not too bad considering the small size of the flash window, but flash-less photography using high ISO is also very poor, even when using a tripod.In summary, I am very disappointed with this camera and would not recommend it to anyone wishing to take good quality pictures at sizes larger than 1024 X 765, and especially significant indoor shots.Such a pity though, that big beautiful bright screen is a wonder to look at.
We bought this as a wedding gift since the couple had registered for it. We gave it to them on Friday so they could use it for the weekend. They used it for the rehearsal, dinner, wedding, and reception. By Sunday morning the shutter wouldn't open/close. Needless-to-say, they had to buy their own camera and return this one.
This RAM is VERY picky as to what motherboards it's compatible with. Check the motherboard manufacturer's website. Note that even if the 2GBx2 or 4GBx2 kits are listed as compatible, this may not be. Even if your motherboard is compatible, you will likely need to do a BIOS upgrade or change timing or voltage settings. I have not seen these work in a motherboard strait from the box yet. And the current motherboard I'm aiming to use appears to be completely incompatible.
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...
The Minicom support staff was as nice as can be, but unfortunately that doesn't make up for a product that simply will not interoperate with other KVM equipment, and I suspect Minicom has some severe QA issues to complicate matters. I purchased one unit from Provantage, and it arrived DOA. I stuck a multimeter to the power supply, confirmed it was dead, called Minicom support, they sent out a new wall wart power supply, and the unit still would not power on. I returned it and got a refund from Provantage. Purchased a unit here from CTG, and while it powered on, and intermittently delivered the video, it would not transmit any keypresses. I spoke with Minicom support again, got an RMA, they sent out a replacement. To ensure compatibility, I swap out my IBM Model M keyboard with an Inland PS/2 keyboard purchased this year, and still experienced problems; intermittent video, keypresses at the receiver were sent to the receiver (could enter the firmware) but not transmitted to the transmitter. Both the simple extender mode and extender with two user mode didn't work. I'll work with Minicom again (as the Amazon return period has long since elapsed since I foolishly tried to let Minicom resolve the issues), but it isn't looking very good. We'll probably just get an IOGear extender in the end, as it has been almost three months now with no resolution in sight. We really, really wanted to support Minicom, since they seemed so nice, but since it is rapidly appearing we're going to be out the money on this unit with what appears as far as we can tell either not engineered for interoperability with any other KVM equipment, or astoundingly bad QA.
Bought it for all of the functions and print quality. HA! Print quality only applies to the pages it actually prints. How can a printer be useful when it HAS A PAPER JAM EVERY SINGLE TIME I START A PRINT JOB?First, the useless screen makes wildly inaccurate declarative statements such as, &#34;Out of Paper&#34;, while fully loaded or, &#34;Printing&#34;, when that seems to be far from certain. May I suggest, &#34;Printing?&#34; and, &#34;Out of Paper?&#34;, as new prompts with a small window that pops up asking, &#34;Yes?&#34; or &#34;No!&#34;. Clicking on the yes button removes the pop-up and clicking on the no button sends you straight to HP Support. I'm half-joking. The only reliably accurate messages appearing on the screen are the hourglass logo, announcing that you will be waiting for a long while, and the one saying, &#34;Paper Jam!&#34;. It should just say, &#34;More Waste!&#34;. That leads to my second point.This PRINTER HAS EATEN TWICE AS MANY PAGES AS IT HAS PRINTED! I'm not a radical environmentalist but, Damn! This printer has been nothing but a frustrating money pit from day one!
This is one of those books I picked up because the plot appeared interesting. It is a good plot and I think many of us wonder what the next conclave will do, but this is not the book I was looking for. Pope Bill is a likeable man and I woudn't mind having him as our next Pope but much of what he does is just plain silly. I was amazed at how he could say the most offensive things to different groups and have them love him. I was also amazed at how his allies did the same thing: on a trip to Africa he is greeted by Cardinal Motupu at the airport with the words: "Your humble spearchucker welcomes you to Africa, Bill!" No kidding; it's on page 276.I also wearied of Ray Flynn's ax to grind with the diplomatic corps. Nobody would deny that there is tension between ambassadors (particularly ones like himself who did not rise through the ranks) and their staff and the State Department. But he goes overboard; in one case the American Ambassador to the Vatican has a beer with a friend in Ireland. He says something indiscrete that is picked up by a spy at the next table and has to answer to it the next day. Of course he fixes it with a few phone calls. This is on pages 345-350.Finally, it was almost humorous the way Pope Bill gets it all right, from negotiating the Curia to pulling a pint of beer at an Irish pub to winning at darts.A much better book is The Vicar of Christ by Walter Murphy, which is, alas, out of print.
This is the cable to buy only if you are looking for the cheapest possible connection between your video devices. It's excessively stiff, the connectors are hard to screw down, and the quality of materials looks and feels below par. You can find a better product elsewhere on Amazon and from other vendors. Don't waste money on this.
I just received this card and was very excited about it. After 4+ hours of calls to D-Link, Dell, and Microsoft, noone can help me install it so that all the DLL files are actually found.I give up...returns here we come.
I bought this because of the 2 USB ports in the top and it turns out they're not USB 2.0. Transfer rate is SLOW!! Also, I keep hitting the CAPS lock because it is so close to the SHFIT key. Returning it after giving it a week.
The headphones are fine for sound - no complaints there, but they pinch my ears worse than any other headphone I've tried.
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.
SONY has one of the lousiest service. I had bitter experiences with my laptop bought for $1500. Poor quality. The hardware fails exactly after warranty and they squeeze customers with unreasonable component and service fees. They expect you to ship to San Diego, CA for service. They don't have service even in bayare. I would not recommend definitely from service view point.
[I tried to] install [it] on an Windows XP computer running and Athlon 1600XP processor. First install didn't work and I had to MANUALLY delete files because the uninstaller wouldn't take the files out. Second install worked, kind of. Image was less than desirable, didn't support NetMeeting, basically got a cheesy app.Looking for answers I went to the Intel Website and found an "upgrade" (read "PATCH") for WinXP that I could have for $6. Ordered it, came in four days, and loaded it up. Didn't work, no drivers came with it, didn't see the hardware (XP did, but no drivers...).After an hour and a half long distance on MY DIME with their "support center", it went through three levels of escalation and now "the engineers are taking a look at it and they'll get back to me".This may be a good product, but I don't know yet. Talk about vaporware!
Overall the quality for these headphones were ok, but due to the design you have to put the volumn pretty high in order to hear. Also, the main reason why I brought these were because they were the wrap-around version, which I hoped would have helped them stay on while running...no such luck. After wearing them 2 times, I have to return them. Not only are they bulking, they don't stay on.
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.
I've only had experience with the Pandigital 7 and 8 inch models and the Axion 9 inch - so this all have have to compare with. The Panditigals are SO easy - just link to your computer and your done. Don't need a memory card at all (as long as you reduce the storage, there's lots of built-in storage). The 7inch widescreen automatically adjusts the photos to widescreen so there aren't any bars on the right and left sides.After saying that about the Pandigitals, here's what I have to say about the Axion. I bought this because it was only $99 - "What a deal," I thought when buying it in May 2007 (compared to the $80 7" and $130 8" Pandigitals). But if you are going to show more than 20 photos (regardless of size), you HAVE to use a memory card - so figure that into your costs if you need to buy a new one. Here's are some of my thoughts:The Look - It's a widescreen - a little less than 8" by 5". The "wood" frame is plastic and I don't really care for it. There's a black plastic inner border that is nice to help mask the photos that don't come all the way to the edge.Uploading photos - If you don't care about black blank "bars" being on the right and left side of your photos, then this is a great deal for you but you really don't get the full advantage of the screen size. If you bought an 8" screen, you wouldn't have to deal with this model's widescreen "bars" issue and you get about the same screen space in the end. I found the "bars" distracting and couldn't not figure out how to fix this consistently via the frame's program. Therefore, I took the time consuming effort to edit each photo to a wide frame size. Shutterfly Studio (downloadable for free) allows you to do this at 16x5. Then I reduced the resolution to 72 dpi. I even changed my portrait sized photos into landscape widescreen size since they really look better. The slide show mode does not shuffle the photos. However you load them is the same order they are shown, over and over. One nice thing about this unit is if you saw a photo that you want to see again and want to go back to it, it's easy to press the back button to see it again. When in the slide show mode, the fading between one photo and the next is the same it scrolls on from the top to the bottom. There's no variation (the Pandigitals offer variation).The Mechanics - It comes with some kind of chord but it doesn't fit into a computer. Not sure what you'd use it for but you can't directly connect with the computer to the frame. I guess since you really need a memory card to put lots of photos on, it doesn't matter. I needed to connect my computer to my camera, load the photos and then pull the disk out and put in frame. The remote control is nearly completely useless. The receiver is behind the unit and you need to point it directly at it to make it work. Fortunately all the buttons found on the remote are on the back too. There's no spot to store the remote in back of the frame. I found maneuvering through the menu functions rather difficult and frustrating. Once you get the photos formatted, loaded, and running, it's nice but it's lots of effort to really make it look good. The screen is like a screen on a laptop - you can touch it (there's nothing protecting it) and when you touch it, it's kind of springy.I hope this helps you know what you might be purchasing.
I purchased THREE battery packs and not one of them lasts as long as they should. I get a maximum of about 45 minutes between the three of them. I always get stuck at functions with way fewer pictures than I would like. I'm not sure what to recommend in place of the battery pack but I'm looking for something rechargeable. . .that works! This product really does not work and was a complete waste of my money. I hate to give bad ratings but this one is not even worth the one star I gave it.
All the time you see these ads for reconditioned cartridges for your printer. Well, let me tell you, that is Russian roulette. I've now bought two sets at various times, and neither set worked. The OEM printer maker had sensors that could tell that the integrity of the unit had been compromised by ink refilling. It is outrageous that we, the consumer, have to suffer a closed system compelling us to buy their overpriced refills, but very few can get around it. Our printer costs should be almost zero but instead can be quite high, especially if you don't print that often.As for these cartridges, I do not print that much, so my costs as a function of usage are incredibly high. The cartridges went dry today after only three months of use (i.e. being stalled) and having printed the incredible outlay of five pages...yes, five...The paperless society is starting to sound good now, in light of the above...
I used to install these things. They are nothing more than a Linksys or NetGear on steroids with one exception. Linksys and NetGear work. Watchguard products are some of the twitchiest network devices available. If you want a real firewall, go for a Cisco ASA or Juniper or Al's Bait Shop & Firewalls.......
The actual item is different than what is pictured here. The actual item is more like a mouse pad material. Overall, it's inexpensive, and feels that way too. It works, but just don't think it will hold up long. Returned it for a full refund.
Honestly, I was going to give this 1 star because they completely failed at one of the most important and basic parts of design: its ability to fit in a standard PCI slot.I had already accidentally ordered the low profile version of this card (oops, not a low profile case) and had to return it. Shipping + shipping. Then I ordered THIS as the replacement (shipping yet again).While I could have kept the low profile card and just removed the mounting bracket, that would have let the card wiggle in the slot, and we all know that's bad.Since this is pretty much identical to the SYBA SD-LP-SIL2IR Low Profile PCI SATA 2-Port Raid Card with SIL3512 but with a longer mounting bracket I thought I was set.Except the bracket is offset too far over. I couldn't keep the bracket on and still fit the card in my slot.I have an vid card, that reaches the back of my case just fine, I've got 2 other PCI cards, and they reach the back of the case just fine as well, but not this thing.You know what you can't do? Squeeze too long of a card into a computer case.So you know what? It was either throw it in the garbage or remove the bracket and use it until stress causes it to crack and then throw it away. I've already payed enough in shipping to double the price of this card. There is no chance I will be returning it again.On the plus side:Syba has really good customer service. They responded to a question via email the same day (regarding technical specs on their website).This card is actually SIL3512 NOT the older SIL3112 as the description shows (their website also had conflicting details).I already had an onboard SIL3112 on my motherboard. After installing this card, Windows recognized it as using the same SIL3x12 driver and just installed it. It worked out of the gate, nothing to fix, no conflict, nada.My DVD burner seems to work just fine with this card, but honestly, DO NOT BUY THIS.I'm not kidding, it's a crap shoot if this will fit in your case.Shame on Syba.Edit: Additional issues since this review. The recommended driver caused system crashes when seeking with PowerDVD. A driver update fixed that.I'm also completely unable to detect features and properly configure EAC with my optical drive connected to this card.Also, the "optional" use of RAID drivers isn't true as described in the instructions. You must flash a new non-RAID BIOS to this card before you can install non-RAID drivers.Once again: Forget this card. There is so much wrong with it.Edit 8/17/12: Drives attached to this card now randomly disappear. So it lasted a little over a year. Disappointing.Edit 10/6/12: Surprisingly, a few months out of warranty and they offered to replace the card.Unsurprisingly, it took 2 tries to get a working replacement. The first one threw random read/write errors.Like I said, pretty good customer service, but poorly made cards. Hard to recommend.
I have noticed this router typically begins to fail after 6 months of use. By fail, I mean it starts dropping connections and has trouble reconnecting to the WAN.A router should not have to be reset (or unplugged) every day. IT should just be plugged in and work constantly.My router started getting flaky after a year, but my mother has gone through two of these in one year.I think its time Linksys get to addressing their customer's concerns.
Nice look, good feel, turns on fast, takes great pictures. Really great, with ridiculous depth of field and resolution, you can in no way appreciate how good the pictures will look on the LCD back, which is huge. So, what's my beef? Slow pictures, double flash, slow slow follow on shot, slow. Okay say cheese, one second, two seconds.... i only got thiis camera because I thought that problem was solved. Yes my battery is charged, no I do not see how to stop the problem other than no flash at all... where is one flash and let me worry about the red eye? slow- i hate it!!!!!! Still, its awsome, slick, and a fair price.
I am in love with the card readers and the TWO USB inputs on the front!! But it never worked as a hard drive...Two separate computers (one running XP and the other Vista) were not able to find this hard drive within My Computer. They are able to find the 4 card readers but not the drive. I have exhausted all tech support. A replacement is on order.
I have never received a written contract in the mail as was promised. I wrote the company an E-mail a month ago to complain and was told that I should have received an E-mail of the contract. I then requested a written contract in the mail as promised. Still waiting.
got this mic along w/ karaoke revolution 3 as a christmas gift. worked awesome. mic picked up my voice even when i was singing really low. we had the static not too long after and had assumed we were singing too close to the mic or that we had set it on sensitive. however on 12/27 (3 days of play), it died. i went to put my son down and when i came back, that was it. no forewarning. nothing. if anyone out there finds a good mic (i've yet to find out w/ usb ps2 compatibility) or headset, please let me know. thanks. other than that, it was fun while it lasted. but mic is a total letdown.
Nice DVD shelf unfortunately DVD's do not fit properly, it can only be used for CD's.I am very disappointed.
I was very disappointed when I plugged it in next to the bed, and found that the backlit display was clearest when seen from directly above the clock. From level, it can hardly be seen at all. From below, it's just a light.This machine has a lot of wonderful features, according to the manual. The CD played with no problems, although I was concerned about durability with the fancy door-opening mechanism. (Other reviews here have confirmed this.) The sound quality is quite good for a clock-radio, but don't compare it with your stereo, or even decent computer speakers. I didn't notice any excessive noise that others have complained about.Most baffling - when I took it back to the store, I looked again at the display model. The time is easily visible from all angles! More interesting - there was a switch on the back of mine for dimming the display. (I tried it both ways, and it didn't help.) The display model had a switch in the same location, but for a COMPLETELY UNRELATED FUNCTION, and there was apparently no dimmer switch anywhere on it. Yet this is supposedly the same model number. What's up with that, RCA?It did not have a "track repeat" type function for CD sleep, nor a "play this one track then stop". There are no internal nature sounds, although it comes with a CD. If you want to fall asleep listening to nature sounds, and wake up to something different on the CD, you're out of luck.Caveat emptor!
I have an 8300HD DVR from Optimum, Cablevision and this worked just as described. I just had to change the function to A. I was able to control the TV from a different room and even from outside of the house. I am able to change channels and all other functions of the remote, Volume and turn off/on can be controlled in the same room. No cables, no equipment, everything is locked on a closet. BeautifulI had to go back in edit this review being taht 5 months later the remote was not responding.
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.
I bought these after struggling to keep ear buds in my ear while running. While these stay on my ear while running, the actually speaker part doesn't really stay in the ear canal. The result is a lot of ambient noise and no bass response.
I have bought Cables to Go cables for years - excellent quality at an excellent price. I purchased three cables (supposedly Cables to Go)from Marginmart fullfilled by Amazon; a 2m white USB A-B, a 3m white USB A-B, and a USB mini cable.The 2m cable is great, no complaints (it might even be the real thing). I knew I had a problem as soon as I opened the 3m cable - not white, but grey. The two cables were supposedly identical, except for the length, but they look totally different, even different connectors on the ends. The wire on the 3m cable is about 1/2 the thickness of the 2m cable (same product, longer cable = smaller cable? I don't think so). I tried hooking it up to my printer and immediately started getting printer errors.I then tried the USB mini which I bought for a backup HD. As soon as I plugged it in the HD started making beeping noises I have never heard before, then refused to mount. Hmmm...Based on past experience with Cables to Go, the junk I received is NOT their product, but a super cheap knock-off. Beware this vendor - this is not legitimate stuff.
I'm a diehard Palm fan - and still am. However the PocketPC filled an itch that I have never been able to scratch with the Palm - namely web browsing.With the 5450/5455 I have been able to (within an hour) hook up to my WIFI system in my house, setup wireless synching and get up and browse the web. Something that I think would have taken multiple steps with my Tungsten.Here are the things I like and dislike about the 5450/5455:LIKES:1. Integrated WIFI - The wave of the future. No need to slap add-on cards or boards to the unit. It is all built in.2. Color screen - Bright and readable.4. Active Synch - Everything you enter to the unit can be automatically synchronized to your computer as you work -- not just when you hit the synch button.DISKLIKES:1. The early 5450/5455 have intermittent problems with WIFI "Out of Memory" error messages.2. The battery life is shorter than Palm-- although I AM using the WIFI capability so will live with it (and I'm sure that is why the battery depletes faster).Overall I am a little sorry to say that after a month of usage I CANNOT recommend the iPaq for anyone but the most diehard enthusiast. The device is wildly buggy on WIFI (reported in just about every iPaq discussion forum, requires numerous soft resets ever day and frequent HARD resets (ie All data gone bye-bye).After about a month I've found this platform to be buggy, slower than Palm and just not as convenient. It does not break any new ground whatsoever for the average user. And to top it all off, the web browsing that I loved initially turns out to be dog slow -- even when connected wirelessly to my DSL. Avoid this product.
This product is NOT as pictured, hence the one star rating. It is pictured as having one flat edge when in fact it has two rounded edges. It did not fit my application.
If the product failed within one year, you need to pay for the shipping fee plus $20.50 for their shipping and handling fee, to have the radio repaired for FREE. That is already $30. Over one year? A FLAT rate of $45 more for fix it! How much this radio cost? I will never buy from such a company.
I bought 10 boxes and absolutely none work. Looked up online and it seems Sony came out with a bunch of DVDs that don't work. They have a way to return them to get your money back if you have the DVDs w/the known numbers on the discs that they know were part of the batch that came out defected.I just haven't had time so ... so far I've wasted my money on 10 boxes of Sony's truly "BLANK" DVDS.Never again...
I've recorded on many DVD+R discs on my Sony GX-355 without any problems. I've used the first 2 out of 5 of these Verbatum DL DVDs so far and both have failed. . After 1 and 1/2 hour of recording, "disc err" appears and then the signal "this disc can neither be played nor recorded".
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.
This camera was not very good at all. I received this camera for Christmas from my boyfriend. He didn't buy the memory card that goes along with it. I'm sure that is a huge factor why it isn't very good. I could only take 20 pictures and then the memory is full. I received the camera on December 24th and had to change the batteries twice and I've only had the camera for five days. Vivitar is not a good brand at all, I would go with a Cannon. I have heard nothing but good things about those cameras.
Sure it's problem of there software whatever they telling us. If you tired of this message and want to run linksys's Wireless Network Monitor you should download driver for this device from Linksys cite, unzip it (run exe file), find Wlan.ini in directory C:\Linksys Driver\WUSB54GS_09012004 and add in the end of it:[GemtekLoadResDLL]LangResID=1ResFile="resWusb54GS_US.dll"Then run setup from the same dir to install new driver with correct settings for res_dll (do not forget to uninstall existing version of driver).
The Memorex DVD+R 16x that I received were Taiwanese made CMC MAG M01. They are not the highest quality by any measure. On NERO quality scan, you get between a score of 40-75 (okay, upper 70s). I bought some ProDisc that scored in the 65-90 (and the 65 was only 1 disk, most in the upper 70 to 80). The Taiyo Yuden 8x was getting me 85-95 range. Too bad that Amazon does not carry (to my knowledge) the better ProDisc or Taiyo Yuden.
The base wouldn't come off. It is integrated with the main back panel body. And the back panel wouldn't come off easily either. So if you plan to put it on a wall mount or a deck mount, then then basee will keep hanging. It's definitely not omething you want to see with wall mount monitor.
Difficult to install and fill with music. Locked up after two weeks of use and had to be returned for repair. Awaiting return. Better luck with SanDisk.
I'm writing this just in case some one makes the same dumb mistake i did. I typed in the search field for Canon 7D Microphone and this product came up. I read all the reviews and bought the item. i can confirm the build of the item is sturdier then ones i have actually seen and felt. however, i didn't realize that this item is for Canon's camcorders that have the "Advanced Access Shoe" only. Which my camera does not. I know i know.... i should of known better.
Mini Discs are not the best choice when it comes to portable music players. They are actually the worst. They look nice and designy though, but that's it!I used to buy Minidiscs and I have a minidisc (model Sony MZ-N1 Net MD player/recorder) and I thought it was the best thing,...But I changed my mind after I got a compact CD player that also reads MP3's. When I got to use my CD/MP3 player it was so much faster, more convenient with a great CD quality sound, that I never looked back to my Minidisc ever again. That Minidisc is collecting dust somewhere!Here are some reasons why Minidisc players are bad compared to CD/Mp3 players:1. Mini Disc is too slow in recording and transferring your songs. CD/MP3's are faster, you just burn one CD at a fast rate on your PC and you are on your way. Put tons of MP3 songs on that one CD and you are done. Calculated, transferring your songs and MP3's to a CD is 15 to 20 times faster than the Minidisc! Or should I say the Minidisc is just 20 times slower! And keep in mind that my Minidisc is a top of the line model, imagine the lower Minidisc models, how slow those go compared to the average CD/Mp3 players. Simply put Minidisc is a waste of your time.2. On a Minidisc you can only put 74 minutes worth of music. If you want more you can double or triple the Minidisc capacity and have 5 hours of music on it at the maximum, that's it, you get no more. In order to do that you have to record all your tracks on LP mode (long play) and with my so called top of the line Minidisc I had the option of LP-4 as well, but then in any of the LP modes the music quality lowers dramatically! The sound on the Minidisc is completely tarnished to a low quality pulp! So stay away from any LP mode in order to record more songs on your Minidisc!... You record more songs but you loose all the quality. If you want to have decent sound quality stick to the normal SP mode (standard play) and with that you can never record more than 74minutes of music on your Minidisc, that's IT!That is the maximum you get out of the Minidisc. But with a CD/MP3 player you have 1 single CD where you can have up to 11 hours of music on it! You read this right 11 hours, with a crisp CD quality. So, the Minidisc with its 74 minutes capacity on each disc is just too limited next to the CD/MP3 player that can handle 11 HOURS of music!3. If you need more songs to carry around with your Minidisc, you have to have at least 10 Minidisc cartridges, just in order to equal the same amount of songs on a full CD with MP3's! Imagine the amount of songs and the variety of selection that I have with my CD/MP3 player with carrying only 1 single CD with me. If I wanted to do that with the Minidisc, I would need to record 10 Minidisc cartridges and carry all the 10 minidiscs with me all the time. Exchanging the discs every time you want to hear something new, and putting all those Minidiscs in your pocket,...It's just too much hassle. With the CD/MP3 I have all of that recorded on 1 CD, worth of 11 hours of music! With great CD quality.4. Just imagine the cost of buying all those blank Minidisc cartridges, compared to the 1 blank CD! Plus keep in mind that one blank Minidisc would cost you 6 to 8 times more than a blank CD. Just do the math on the 10 Minidiscs that you need to equal the same amount of music that goes on just 1 CD for the CD/MP3 player. Do the math on that! Minidiscs are just too expensive.At the end go with a CD/MP3 player, they also read CD-recordables as well as CD-Rewritables. They are fantastic! Even their average models out do my top of the line Minidisc. I have them both and I went with the CD/MP3. I regret for buying the Minidisc and paying ...for it!I wish I had discovered the CD/MP3 sooner, because not that it gave me better quality, is faster and saved my time and that it is more convenient, but it costs a lot less money. Just go and compare them here at Amazon[.com] or any retailer.There would be only one reason for buying a Minidisc though, if you just don't know any better. Or you just like to throw away money and your time. Or maybe you just like to carry around all those tiny Minidisc cartridges with you! Other than that Minidisc is just a waste of machinery to me, I can't say how much I regret for buying Minidiscs all these years and coughing up all that money for it. As a consumer I hope others won't make the same mistake, go with a compact CD/MP3 player. I know I did, eventually.
VERY LOW DISTANCE,DID NOT GO THROW WALLS VERY WELL. WE COULD ONLY GET THREW ONE WALL AND GO ABOUT 40 FEET FROM DVR THREW ONE WALL
I bought this because of it's price and when it worked it was great. You get what you pay for though, the cable sucks, very flimsy. I move my notebook very little and it still managed to get loose and fall out after only 2 months. I just ordered a new card without a dongle cable, I'm hoping I won't have to deal with it again.
Description on amazon says 480mbps for this model F3U134-10. I bought two. They arrived today and are 12mbps. I bought this directly from Amazon (not a seller through amazon), the model matches the description but the speed sure doesn't! Be Aware! this is USB 1.1 and NOT USB 2.0.
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.
I've had this printer for about 3 years, and only use it for occasional printing, copying, and faxing. Very recently the printer just decided it would stop copying and scanning anything from the glass/platen. Now, whenever I need to copy or scan anything, I have to use the document feeder. This is a real pain when you have to copy smaller items like receipts. Very disappointing. The software is also very bloated and takes forever to install. I will think twice about buying an HP printer in the future.
I should have read the reviews before purchasing this product - I gave it away to friend who has a 15.4" notebook. It's not what the description claims, you won't fit a 17" notebook into this sleeve.
Cases Came in great time but the problem was 15% of them were broken, Most likely from the shipping company
This unit is outstanding if you don't mind spending $300 every quarter on new bulbs.I used PT-AE900 for less than 3 months (less than 400 hours) w/ normal picture setting and fan speed...and then the bulb burned out.Panasonic's tech support line is joke. I spent one hour trying to get a human being on the phone who could process my warranty. I spoke with five people and only one mentioned 3 months/500 hour warranty for the bulb. However, he was in commercial area not consumer and told me to call yet another number.The bulb is SUPPOSED to last around 3,000 hours but in my case it lasted six times less.If you plan on using this projector as your primary video output, don't waste your money and spend a little more for a plasma.at $1,999 this unit is a bargain until its real cost catches up - an additional $1,200 per year.
I purchased this unit to solve a problem with audio in my laptop. I could not get it to work, even though it appeared that a driver for it was downloaded and installed. I updated the drivers in the laptop and that solved the initial internal audio problem so I did not need this non-working usb device after all.
Got it this week an have used it for a few days, by the second day it had fallen apart and today it does not work. Wouldn't recommended this product.
Foremost, I like the idea a lot and having been using it frequently about a year (been refilling my own cartridges for 8 years). However, the results are inconsistent - sometimes it fills completely and other times it does not (even after repeatedly pressing the pump). My first choice is to try this drip system and let it sit for 2 hours. But I now always check the handy calibrations on the tank. When it does NOT fill, I revert to the manual syringe (yes, messy) filling. The Dataproducts system is quick, but not consistent.
(I'm cross posting this to both DVC-1000 and DVC-1100 product description pages.)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
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
I have a linksys access point and it works very well with other cards like Orinoco, and Enterasys...but the Linksys PC cards are terrible. They have terrible performance (I've gone through 3 of them). The link quality drops off dramatically, even at short distances away from the access point. Save your money, buy the Orinoco instead.
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.
I've had this router for about a year now. I remember it being difficult to configure, but for the most part it has worked okay until recently.Now the router stops working constantly. I have to reboot it by unplugging it, waiting, and plugging it back in. Once I go through this routine, it's good for another few hours of use.Obviously this is unacceptable. I'm looking for a replacement but its hard to find something with the a print server, which I really need.
when i first got this player, i thought it was great, and had more features than an ipod. then i realized the player is extremely incosistent and frustrating. All the connections are cheap... more than half the time i would leave the player overnight plugged into an outlet to charge, and in the morning it would not be charged at all; after a couple of months the headphone jack had a poor connection so my sound went in and out, and the usb connection was also poor, so i constantly have to plug the player in and out for my computer to recognize the player as connected so i can upload songs. after the headphone connection went from bad to worse i mailed it to get fixed since it was under the one year warranty. I had to pay over $20 for shipping and insurance on it, and didnt have my player for about a month, when i got it back they had replaced my player with a refurbished one. well that one didnt work at all. when i called them to talk about it, they said I am not under phone service warranty , and i would have to give them my credit card # and pay $10 in order to discuss the problem. they blame the problem on my computer, saying all my 6 usb ports must not be working and that is why i can't upload songs to it. yet they dont seem to understand that i dock my digital comaera to the usb ports, as well as my boyfriends ipod, and there is no problems with the usb connection. they just cant think that their product doesnt work. so now after spend $200 on this product i have no mp3 player, and it has been so frustrating that i prefer throwing it in the garbage I guess i should go get an ipod, because there is a reason why they are so popular.
The unit wouldn't acquire satellites until the third try, and then for maybe 30 seconds. It informed me that the condo I was sitting accross the street from was a 7-11 store. Then it said "satellite signal weak" and quit working. A visit to the Garmin site showed a very relaxed attitude about whether I should even expect it to work at all, with outlandish suggestions like placing it outside my car to get it to work (and it didn't). I live in the heart of Chicago so there's absolutely no excuse for it not to work. I'm on the lakefront so its view of the sky was completely unobstructed. I'll never buy anything made by Garmin again.
First off I want to say that Amazon is a fantastic company and is not at all responsible for what I am about to say, other than letting startech get away with it.When I got home from work today, I saw these ugly, mangled cardboard boxes and I was hoping it was not the racks, but sure enough it was the 2 $150 racks I had been waiting patiently for.I pulled them into the house, leaving bits of cardboard behind from the mangled box. I was a little ticked, but became even more ticked when I opened the boxes to see all the surprises i had awaiting me:1. A bent mounting bracket, making the first rack useless2. Screws ALL OVER the box because the bags (as strong as a dried out leaf) had broken during shipping. half of the screws most likely fell through the gaping holes in the box into the bottom of the FedEx truck3. Front side of rack dented in about 1/2 inch4. Scratches all over the front of the rack5. Box destroyed so badly that it was actually harder to get out than if it was intact6. Instructions crumpled up in a ball in bottom of box7. Instructions look like they were xeroxed after a fat guy in the office photocopied his butt and left chunks behind8. Better instructions could be made by my 7 year old cousin who doesn't know what a rack isCalled Startech and they did not help me at all, they told me to take it up with Amazon, even though it was not amazon's sucky a$$ packaging jobAll in all I will never EVER be purchasing another startech product as long as I live, and I urge you to do the same. you think "oh, well, I'm the exception, mine will be fine." It won't be, you're wrong and you are only going to be as pissed off as I am if you do buy this. Look at the other reviews, they had the same problem. It was not just a one time scenario. F Startech.
i have owned two of these stereos..first one lasted for about 6 months..turned it up one day quit working.....so went and bought the same one...turned it up and it worked..the second day turned it up and it did the same thing..just cut off...soo im kinda upset..anyone know how to fix this??i have a 600 watt amp and 2 12" subs in the back..they still work..but no sound to speakers :(
I've been enjoying SIRIUS for about a year now. It is absolutely a terrific service.The Audiovox SIRPNP2 is a complete piece of crap. The first one I had crapped out on me and I regret I exchanged it for a new one rather than a different model receiver. The second one just crapped out and the warrantee is over. (...).
I'm glad that this product was very cheap because my Ipod shuffle would not recognize this cord to sync to my computer. I even tried using a usb wall jack charger just to see if the cord worked, and even then the Ipod did not recognize the cord.
I bought this to protect my new Panasonic Lumix FZ100's lens. Wifey is not too careful when handling cameras (I hope she's not reading this). I wanted to prevent constantly cleaning fingerprints off the lens and the blame-game. When I took pics of some birds on a sunny day, the birds were slightly off focus in many pics even though the camera has a terrific AF capability. The pics did come out very nice except for the auto focus part.Indoors, in low light, the camera took a lot more time to autofocus than it usually does. Once the filter was removed, focusing was rapid. I think I'll buy some other brand.
Was very pleased with this card to start with but was very disappointed when I tried to upgrade to windows XP and found that this sound card would not support windows XP. I tried to go to the Hercules web sight to find a new driver but found no help and was forced to remove windows XP till I could buy a new sound card. Now Hercules sits as a dust collector where it belongs. Do if your looking for a card that will support upgrades from windows 98 then DO NOT BUY THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought it looked good when I ordered it last year. It looks a lot better on the website than it does in person. It's bulkier than I wanted. One of the zippers broke off after a couple of months.I bought this case, so I can't just throw it away and replace it, at least not 'til I've had it for more than a year. But I'm looking forward to replacing it. Maybe I'm just spoiled because my last case was a wonderful one by a Canadian company that's long gone out of business, and my rating is based on my comparison to that case.
This device requires too much tweaking. All stations sound scratchy. At times the sound comes in clear, but the majority of the time it just has too much static. Not worth the money.
I would not recommend the Nuvi 250W. I purchased two of these from Amazon and I have been disappointed. They take a long time to acquire a satellite signal. When I was in San Jose it took 5-10 minutes to acquire a signal. I was already to my destination by the time I got a signal. I then took it to Chicago and waited 10 minutes for the signal. I was traveling about 17 miles from O'hare airport and while on the toll road 355 the GPS showed me in the middle of a white space (no road). The GPS was totally confused and started spinning. Today in the middle of the Dallas suburbs it took 20 minutes to get a signal on a partly cloudy day. I would try a different manufacturer or a higher end model.
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!!
I purchased a factory refurb version of this unit through a different online retailer. After one week the internal soldering of the headphone jack broke, so that only the left audio channel would play. I immediately returned the unit to the dealer and received a replacement. I have now had the same thing happen to my replacement unit 6 months later. I should make it clear that both players were carefully handled and used very lightly.I opened a support ticket with Sandisk. The will not stand by their product. They state that they do not support factory refurb units. This means that if it fails on day one you are out of luck if the retailer won't help you out. Since this is beyond the 30 days of original purchase I am out of luck.Sandisk does not stand behind their Sansa players. Run away from this brand! Trust me. The build quality and quality control simply aren't there. There are much better options out there.
Same problem here...loud Harley Davidson motorcycle noise emits from subwoofer when amp is off. Had it "fixed" under warranty a few years ago. Now it is dead again. Sounds like it is not worth fixing. This type of speaker "should" last longer than six years. Never again will I buy from Infinity/Harmon Kardon.
Only paid a little over $6,00 for it so didn't think it was worth the money to send it back for replacement.
Good product, forget about service. I e-mailed InFocus about my faulty projector 8th January 2005it is now 7th January 2006 and I still do not have my projector. That's right, it's been ONE YEAR sincemy projector stopped working, I have given up on it being repaired (it was under warranty) and am nowstruggling to get it back so that I can repair it out of my own pocket. Check this company's record atthe Better Business Bureau, it is deemed to be unsatisfactory due to unanswered complaints.
This is a complete waste of money. It's one of the more expensive tape adapters I have found on the market, and it wouldn't even work right for a whole month. After it was "broken in," it kept on jamming up and tripping the auto-reverse in my car. At first, it was only when I went over a bump in the road, but it got to the point where it couldn't go five seconds without tripping the auto-reverse and eventually ejecting the tape adapter. In a fit of MacGuyver-esque ingenuity, I took out the little thing that made the auto-reverse trip, and now it only works in my car for some odd reason. Everything was looking great for my crappy little tape adapter until something else broke on it...only this time, it wasn't in the actual tape adapter, no! The plug broke off inside my iPod!! That's when I ran the tape adapter over with my car. Good riddance!
I ordered the Konica Minolta 3 Pk Value toner Kit for a copier being used for school & community purposes. The cost of $322 was the best price I could find. Instead of receiving one toner "kit" with all three colors, I received two separate boxes that were "dropped shipped" from two other suppliers that the supplier I ordered from used to complete the order. The packaging slip in the box had the cost of the toner to the supplier at $59.95 per toner. I saw that price on line also, but wasn't ordering three separate toners. I wanted the "value kit". I was told that the "kit" was not the same as getting three separate toners when I placed the original order. When I contacted the supplier through Amazon, I was told that the separate toners were the same as the "kit". I asked why it cost $322 for the kit and only $180 for the three toners and I was told that the price varies among suppliers. At this point, I don't even know if I got the product that I wanted and am not willing to pay to return the items to them. I still can't get a straight answer about the difference in item#'s and price. Not happy with the way this order was fulfilled.
The lighting of the keys is extremely uneven. Even at the brightest setting the keys on the number pad would not light up at all and thus could not be read in dim light. A bigger problem is that some of the keys are not responsive. When I just typed normally some of letters just did not register at all. In particular, I generally had to hit the "t" key several times before the letter would show up on the screen.In short, this keyboard seems to have been strictly made for looks. I am sure that the flashy look appeals to kids; but, unfortunately, the keyboard seems shoddily made and the one I bought was not really functional. I have now returned the keyboard back to Amazon.
Product is N capable however will not work with dir-825 router which is an N router rendering the adapter completely useless. Tech support said I had to by a better card in order to get the 5ghz bandwidth frequency that the router provide. Not happy with their tech support and the backing of their products. LINKSYS has not failed me ever.
This company does not accept returns or refunds for any reason;I bought two cables; one did not fit the camera; however, the second one did and it is just luck that I ordered two.
1- If you repair a scratched CD or DVD, then this drive CAN NOT read it while a basic player can.2- The software came with the drive, does not work.3- For DVD or CD burning, it's working good and relaiable.
I should have paid attention to earlier reviews. I activated the subscription, set it to show any type of event and in 3 weeks driving routes around Chicago metro it has sat there. The icon says it is apparently active and yet it has not shown a single warning. It has set routes down freeways the same radio station says are stationary and NOTHING. Totally useless.Took it to LA, with the Traffic Kit as it does at least provide a good charging stand!!. Guess what it was picking up alerts and acting on them within 2 minutes although the traffic status display was identical to what I see in Chicago where it has never received anything.
Sound is decent. Expect as much quality as you'd expect from bundle earpieces that come with (brand name) mp3 and CD players.Not the most comfortable headphones ever. Also, expect the neckband to hit your shirt's collar at all times.Definitely a regrettable purchase.Would've gotten 4 stars as a below $10.00 piece.
I hold my Nikon N90 with 28mm-70mm zoom but can't hold the Canon 5D Mark II with Power Grip and 24-105mm F/4.0 L lens. And I have not add the Canon flash yet.It can't deal with heat. I left it in my car for one summer season without using it. After the 4 month of summer heat in Texas. Now it cannot hold my Nikon N90 anymore. So you know don't let it cook inside your car. now I've to paid for the repair.
I wanted to find out whether this cable supports HDMI 1.3 - a very simple question, just yes or no. I called 4 times just to find that everybody in customer service is in training and nobody can answer my question. Great way to run a company! I am returning my $130 cable.
very pool quality. actually i want to return this product. i dont know how to do that. This is worst product from sony. I never expected this from sony.I spent around $80+ for this product. that is my hard earn money.
I have a Sony HDTV sans HD tuner, my mistake. So I have looked to find very little choice in the off air tuners. So I tried the Samsung, twice. Both units did the same thing on the HDMI output which was an almost non existant color signal (the black and white looked fine) and weak sound. Using the component connection the picture was fine but the sound was still weak. The TV works prefectly with all the other components connected to it, normal pictue and sound through the HDMI connection. Lastly why are these tuners as expensive as they are, for about the same or just a few dollars more there are DVD recorders with ATSC tuners. Considering in just two years or less anyone with an older set is going to have to buy a set top box to receive signals these things are going to have to be dirt cheap.
This is a fast notebook with a lot of powerful multimedia capabilities, I bought mine about 1.5 years ago and loved it, but over the years (year), it has not held up. Most of the keys are now blank (I've never worn the keys off of anything, mind you, just this one), and the shiny finish is terribly delicate and gets scratched up if you just glance at it sharply.But those are the minor things. The major thing, and the reason I'm recommending yo DO NOT buy this computer, is the hinge on the left hand side. Just google "Notebook Hinge Crack" or "Hingefix" along with DV9000 and you will discover that there are several whole websites devoted solely to the horribly flawed hinge construction. And they're busy little websites -- this isn't an occasional problem, it's a basic feature of the way this computer is made, that the hinge suffers from an unfortunate tendency to fall apart catastrophically under normal use.My hinge died quite suddenly about a month ago, not from any rough handling or dropping, just because the design and materials are crap. I have to open and close it very, very slowly and carefully while holding the left side of the screen together, which is even more awkward than it sounds. Apparently if you are firm with them, HP will fix the hinge at no charge, but you have to send it off for a week. There are instructions on how to fix it yourself on those DV9000 Hinge websites, but it's not a DIY project for the faint of heart.So unless you plan to place your laptop gently on a desk, use gloves to touch it, and refrain from opening and closing it, you'd be better off buying something that is nice and sturdy inside *and* out.
The product was faulty. One of the springs in the battery compartment was broken off, so it will not hold the batteries properly.
this camera worked fine for a while but then slide piece came off and the camera stopped working....cost too much to fix......don't buy...too much for a throw away..
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
/me sighs: finally, I got good interwebz again. Having two computers, and a neighbor with shoddy wifi, I could only get a good connection on one computer. I got tired of this, so I ordered this, with which I have had great experience in the past, previously owning about 4 of these. I use a lot of BitTorrent traffic, downloading and uploading different -nix distros and other FOSS and CC files, and every other router I've ever tried crapped out on me after about 5 minutes of BT traffic. The BEFSR41 is my personal favorite, and am glad to have gotten it at a decent price here. I definitely recommend this router. I got this one refurbished, and there's nothing wrong with it at all, save for some minor issues setting it up. UPnP port forwarding is one of its features I'm glad to have, uTorrent showed all green for connections. I have not noticed any drop in network speed, like with a few other routers. Easy install, good features, reliable performance, durable case, nice-looking case, overall A+ in my book.EDIT: Okay, I'm sad to say that I've gotta change my review here to one of negativity. I have been suffering from a broken GUI within the router (at 192.168.1.1). The router does not accept UPnP, even though I've managed to set it to accept UPnP. When I fire up uTorrent, my mIRC connection drops, and my web connection drops to about 300kbps dl speed; after much frustration, and even a firmware upgrade, I have decided to give up on trying to make it work. Soon as I save up some money, I'll be buying a brand-new router, and will likely hang this router in front of my archery target.The only reason I'm still giving the router 2 stars instead of 1 is, first, the one I have is refurbished, and the NIB ones I owned in the past didn't suffer these problems, and second, because my problems might be isolated to just my router, not all refurb's.
I bought these speaker's at my local K-mart about 3 weeks ago thinking I was getting a good deal on a pair of decent speakers....Wrong!!The included mp3 tray is somewhat cheap and wasnt really a major factor for me when I made the purchase but if it was I would be disapointed.But the number one most annoying reason you should not get these speaker's is the simple fact that they are not magnetically shielded at all...I even went to radioshack and got some magnets to see if I could isolate the noise or cancel it out that way but to no avail because I can still hear a local FM station constantly in the background.I unfourtunatly cannot return these speakers as I got rid of the packaging, I am just out $50.00 but by writing this review I hope I saved others from having to deal with this fualty product.
This pen is fine if you do one thing at a time and one page at a time. However, if you work on multiple tasks on different sheets of paper, forget it. You will spend almost as much time merging documents so that you can recreate the pages that you have in front of you. Also, there is an option to delete the files that were used to create the merged sheet. It does not work. Be prepared for one file for each sheet. Overall, this is not as good as the crosspad. Also, forget the character recognition. I printed as carefully as possible and it was only accurate about 10% of the time.
I ordered for this NB-5L battery for my Canon SD800.In the site the product specification is 1200mAh. But the one was sent to me was 1000mAh.There is no mention of the manufacturer as it was in the site. Now I've to return this back to Amazon.
EXPECTATION: A full featured TV tuner to be used with a HD monitor.REALITY: A glorified DTV tuner, much like the $50 units offered with the exception of an HDMI, Toslink & RGB output.PROS: It provides a quality video output.CONS: Weak line level audio output performance, WIll not receive SD cable broadcast, Very slow startup, Only controlled from the remote, Weak menus for channel setup & very slow channel learning.This product did not do what I expected nor does it preform well. In particular, the line level audio output is not very good at all. Compared to my Samsung LCD, the line level audio output to a known good audio system seems flat sounding.The bigger disappointment is it does not include a SD receiver. I'd planned to use this tuner to connect my 42" monitor to my local cable service for the basic cable services I receive. I was disappointed to find It will only receive the clear QAM channels Comcast offers (not very many here) and non of the standard broadcast provided by Comcast. The results is I really don't receive much more than I would over the air locally and what I get through the cable does not include any programing info (thanks Comcast).I also don't like the idea of only being able to control it from the remote. with out the remote it becomes a paper weight and is rendered useless. The menus and channel setup is also very annoying. you can not add channels without first going through the very low learning of all the channels within range. (not a very good design that seems to run throughout the Samsung product line)Lastly, it takes a while to boot up every time I turn it on. it's a little anoying because it's in a location that I can't see the power light. Often times I end up hitting the power button on the remote several times not knowing if it's booting up or not. Seems a little odd it takes up to 5 seconds before any audio or video output comes from it.I plan to eventually use the Toslink output with the hopes of better audio performance. It's an ok performer but not at all what I expected.Although the selection of digital tuners are very small, If I knew what I know now, I don't think I would have purchased this unit.
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.
When looking at all the features this camera has, you would think Panasonic had made the perfect camera. Sadly, the quality of most images produced by the TZ3 are not very good. Only pictures taken outdoors and with lots of light turn out well. My old Canon S1-IS takes much better pictures overall, even though it is only 3.2 megapixel. Enlargements of the 3.2 MP photos show more detail than photos at 5 or 7 MP on the Panasonic. This is pretty dissapointing, especially when I expected the higher pixel count to equal better picture quality at high magnification. I agree with other reviewers that say that the pictures are soft with blurred detail. Some photos have a strange painted or blocky look. Most photos are grainy and noisy even after trying all available settings. Some have suggested locking the camera at ISO 100, but unless you have lots of light on the subject, the photos turn out way too dark. I have taken over 400 photos with this camera and can say that only about 30 photos could be considered keepers (and nearly all of these were taken outside in bright daylight), and only about 40 others could be considered useable photos for enlargements. If you only plan on 4 x 6 prints, then most images should work for you. The flash is weak, so you need to shoot close to the subject to get good results with it.Now for the good things: Great wide angle and excellent zoom, nice LCD screen, good size (main reason for upgrading from Canon S1-IS), good quality look and feel. I'd say this camera is best suited for travel and outdoors use, but is not that great for indoor use. I will keep using this camera because of its compactness and ease of use and since I spend alot of time outdoors, but will keep the Canon ready with charged batteries for times when I need to be SURE that the image will be acceptable and useable.UPDATE:It's been a couple of days since my initial review and I feel like I should add a little to what I've said. I did not see the 150 or so images that were submitted on the customer images link until today. Anyone seeing most of those probably think this camera is awesome. I feel I must warn those thinking this way that these are SMALL examples of photos and that when you blow them up even a little bit, the lack of detail and other oddities quickly begin to show themselves. I will say, however, that nearly all of the submitted photos are outdoor scenery pics or shots of inanimate things, and these are going to look the best out of all the photos one is likely to take, as I said above. But beware of photos taken indoors, particularly in low light and of people's faces (strange colors, blotches, etc.) Also, beware of night shots or "high sensitivity" shots of any kind. They are full of added unwanted noise and makes the photo look unrealistic. The only way around this, to some extent, is with "night scenery" mode, but you MUST have a tripod, as shutter speed is very slow.I hope anyone reading this does not think I hate this camera, because I don't. Maybe, in a way, I'm sending a message to the maker of this camera "YOU CAN DO BETTER!" I just can't figure out why the image quality has to suffer so much just to get a smaller camera with decent zoom. Heck, almost everything electronic has improved as it has gotten smaller, why not cameras? I guess camera size trumps image quality, as thousands of people are buying them and somehow think they are great because they fit in their pocket. Maybe I'm a little picky, but I think the manufacturers should perfect the technology before bombarding the market with highly desirable small cameras that disappoint those who truly appreciate the quality of a great photo.
Purchased Christmas 2004... as of 5/25/2005 - dead.. defunct... not even pining for the Norwegian Fjords... dead as a parrot. And I am disgusted
These headphones do not work well with iPod's at all! There is no bass sounds unless your hands are cupped over your ears. I tried various sizes of the sleeves and they all sounded the same.I didn't really care for the sleeve options, either. Whatever happened to earphones that you simply stick in your ears and go on with what you're doing? I spent too much time trying on different pieces before I actually got to use the earphones.Also, they do not stay in your ear, so you're forced to carry the wire over your ear.Overall, the cumbersome fit and poor sound quality are forcing me to return these earphones.
I bought this product from Wal-Mart and I loved how it looked but once I used it for maybe 3 days I hated it. The little sleeves keep falling out and it is just a big mess. I don't reccommend it.
After a little over a year the unit broke. It reboots every time I turn off the engine. After rebooting it cannot find GPS signal. Sometimes instead of rebooting it just hangs on the white and black screen, and I'm not able to turn it off at all. I suspect the problem is with the battery.A few months earlier, it started giving me signs of warning by not finding GPS for a long time after being turned on.I paid about $250 for it a year ago, it is a high price tag for a year of usage! This time I'm going with Garmin which has a better reputation for reliablity.
It works in my computer flash slot, but doesnt work in my pocket pc, bad HD memory
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.
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.
We have this machine in a public library where we send faxes for both patrons and ourselves. This machine has been trouble since Day One. I have called Brother's customer service, and they were no help. The machine jams constantly. To send ANY fax, we have to stand over the machine and babysit it to make sure the paper feeds correctly. It just will not consistently feed straight. Every once in a while it works beautifully, but most of the time my staff is really frustrated when they "get" to send a fax for someone. Stay away from this machine. The price may be right, but you will pay out the wazoo with frustration.
Works well to share one DVI monitor/ Keyboard and Mouse. USB, Speaker and Microphone Sharing just does not work.
As the other comments here state, this cartridge also doesn't work with the MFC-640CW. If you break the offset black plastic tab off with a set of plyers/cutters, it can be made to work.
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!
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.
Not sure what happened with this amazon order from Bigg Supplies but I did not ever receive my order. Amazon gave me a refund.
I bought this unit and within 2 months and little use.........it consistently said &amp;quot;no disk&amp;quot; was in the unit when clearly there was. The repairman at the local video shop told us the laser wasn't working properly and that it was pretty much JUNK and that is what we did with it. I wouldn't recommend a Samsung product to anyone without the purchase of a warranty of some type.
I paid $30 for this garbage. There should be a negative rating, cuz 1 star is entirely too much for this piece of junk. The tv worked for only ONE day! This is pure garbage and I just hope I can find my receipt to take this back to Circuit City.Don't waste your money!
Title says it all. These are very low quality cables and the female end is a joke. Look for ones that actually cover the male end you plug in and not this cheesy aluminum end like this one has.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MT1EQM/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_detailsthis is the cable I went to and it rocked. Worked perfect for reasonable price. You'll be glad you read this post. God Bless
I bought this unit based on the reviews here at Amazon.Frankly, I am suprised to see all these rave reviews.I wasn't impressed with the sound at all. It was medicore at best.In addition, the remote control doesn't seem to work, and it has been documented. I have tested this unit with my ipod touch.
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.
The speaker size is only 6 1/3 inches. I have a set of 10 inch PMS speakers and the base speakers, them-selves, are 10 inches. The overall diameter is is 12 inches. These speakers are listed as 12 inches; that includes their out most diameter, not the size of the speaker.This size is an over rated, less than what is listed.
i only print black & white, yet the Canon printer will stop working completely unless a new color cartridge is installed every 9 months. went back to HP printers that print even if the color cartridge is empty.
This thing looks great - but it still has tracking problems as these cheap units tend to. Do yourself a favor and buy the cyber home - it's the only cheaper unit that seems to have some quality to it.
Worked great for 3 weeks, now the camera (Canon XS) can't format it or write to it. And since it was given as a gift, the 30 days Amazon gives you to return it for replacement has already expired.Hopefully the manufacturer will honor the "lifetime warranty" that it claims on the package.Pretty sure that it was a good deal but not a good value!Update: Been a week since I emailed Transcend. Haven't heard anything back. That's GREAT customer service.
We bought the 360 a little over 2 years ago. At first we were thrilled. We used it on a trip to Vermont, then in Maine and Nova Scotia and it was great.This spring it started loosing satellite connection. Then in about 5 minutes it would reconnect. It wan't troublesome at that point. We didn't use it for about 3 months, and it July we turned it on in SE state and it would never connect with a satellite. We brought it home to NE state and tried it and the same thing, no satelite connection. I called Garmin and instructed me to upgrade the soft ware and then to a master reset. I did that and turned it on and after about 45 minutes it made a satellite connection. It worked for about 2 weeks then went on the fritz again and won't connect to satellites. Garmin wants $400.00 (according to their web site) to repair it. Are they nuts? It cost nearly that much new and it is still close to that price new. Which I can't understand what it is suppose to have that is now worth that much. They (Garmin) offer no explanation as to what has happened. In any event, we only used they Garmin on about 4 major trips and after that most of the use was within a 150 mile range in about 2 dozen times the 2+ years we owned it. We want to get another unit but especially concerned with the reliability. We have frinds and family with these and they love them so I don't know what went wrong with ours. I feel Garmin should take this unit in trade but they won't so I can't give anything but a one star on this unit.Garmin n&uuml;vi 360 3.5-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Text-To-Speech
I have used this card reader for a couple of years now and had mixed results. Typically, it will simply not read any of the newer high speed card types so it is growing more and more useless for me. It does read some of my older SD budget cards, but the Compact Flash Platinum 80x sitting in front of me is not recognized. I would recommend it if you have older budget speed flash cards and do not plan on upgrading, these readers are so cheap you can find better alternatives with a wider support range now.
I don't know if it works with other types of iPod but it certainly doesn't with iTouch...For info, I just checked, it does work with our iPod Classic purchased 3-4 years ago.
This is horrible. The first one I bought has a very loud whirring and clicking when connecting an iPod in a Honda CRV. It was impossible to listen to the music. I returned it and swapped it for another, and the performance was identical. For an iPod in my car it is completely unusable.
I bought this for my Dell Inspiron 1521, but unfortunately, it didn't help very much, and may have even been hurting.It made the bottom of my laptop slightly cooler (to the touch) at times, but under a medium to heavy load, things didn't seem to change (again, according to my touch). I eventually downloaded the program Core Temp, and after testing a few different setups, I found that the cooler was most effective when it wasn't plugged in. I believe the problem is that, as other reviewers have suggested, laptops with intakes on the bottom need cool air blown into them so that the internal components can be cooled. This fan tries to suck the heat away from the bottom of the laptop, which for some reason, seemed to cool the bottom slightly to touch sometimes (as I said) but heat up the insides of the computer.According to Core Temp, my computer was coolest when on the stand with the power off. The lift from the pegs appears to give the intake on the bottom a little more airflow. This is why I'm giving it two stars (in addition to its portability, and snazzy looks). Second coolest was my computer sitting on the table, and least, as I said, was when the fan was on.This cooler may very well have been designed for laptops with exhaust vents on the bottom (unlike my Inspiron, which has them on the left-hand side). This cooler might work for you if you have those.I returned mine today, and picked up the Belkin. So far, it seems to be doing alright, but I may post with updates if it exceeds my expectations or it is also a failure. If it fails, then I guess I'll plop down the cash for the Zalman.Sidenote: As of the writing of this post, I only have this review under my belt. I'm always suspicious of reviewers like that, so I wish there was a way for me to prove that I'm just a guy with a hot laptop. I used to have one review, for the a CD by the band Half Japanese, but I deleted it because I wrote it five years ago and, frankly, it was terrible (the review, not the CD).
I turned on my beautiful, new PocketPC this morning to find... Nothing! That's right, everything was gone. Approximately 150 contacts, lists of all my completed tasks, all of the ones I was working on,or had to complete. Everything, gone. Irrecoverable! Apparently, according to Compaq Tech Support, this unit is basically useless as a stand-alone unit. You must synch it to your comptuer, because if you run out of batteries, you lose everything. I'm glad they told me that now. The main problem is that the unit was full charged when I turned it of on Friday, I did not take it out of my briefcase over the weekend, and the battery was dead when I got back to work after the weekend. How did that happen, you might ask? If anyone figures it out, let me know.
I do not recommend this printer to anyone. The speed is extremely slow. The advertised 20 pages or so per minute in black ink on draft mode is really misleading in my opinion because it does not provide a measurement of how fast it will print at a normal resolution.The draft mode printout is very dotty and light, and is not really suitable for anything in my opinion. The next level of print quality (there are 5 levels) takes very long. I think it took about 40 seconds or longer to print a color page. For this reason alone, I give the printer 1 star rating.I personally like the Epson brand and strongly recommend purchasing the next model up, which is the CX4800.I was lucky enought to have a store that was willing to make the exchange without a restocking fee. I am pleased with the CX4800 and it is worth the additional money.
These lens filters are a dust magnets and are almost impossible to clean. I ordered two 77MM and the thin 82MM for wide angle. I've had them for over a year now and I'm giving up on them. I use a lens brush and rocket blower for dust (FOR THE FILTERS ONLY) and lens tissue for spots and smears. But there is no way to get these filters clean. They are dust magnets and it's probably static electricity. Using a flashlight while cleaning, I can see dust being knocked off with the lens brush only to reappear on the filter. I even saw a bigger fiber brushed off the filter only to be drawn back onto the filter as if the filter glass was a magnet and the fiber was a piece of metal. I can't properly clean these filters before a job and I can't keep them clean onsite. These filters are only supposed to be used for suspect environments like clubs or for weather sealing. But they're unusable! I figure like at least 2x the dust than using no filter. I'd suggest a lower performing filter that can be kept clean. Some filters (not this one) have special coatings to help.
I just returned this monitor because of problems that I've had with it. First, the picture was blurry. I tried changing the resolution but that didn't seem to help. I then tried contacting the Cornea technical support folks. The documentation that came with the monitor gave an email address for technical support. It's been over a week since I sent the email, and I still haven't heard back from Cornea. The other day was the last straw for me. I had a power outage at my house and the monitor went dead on me. Nothing else at home (linux server, firewall, laptop, etc.) had any problems coming back up, so I'm ruling out any sort of a power spike. I tested the electrical outlet after getting power back to make sure I was getting juice. There was nothing wrong with the outlet, but I wasn't able to get the monitor to power back up. I've gone back to my old monitor and am much happier with it after the experience I've had with this Cornea monitor.
I lost my original Nikon cord, so I couldn't charge my camera nor transfer pictures to my computer. This cord fits, but does absolutely, yes I said, ABSOLUTELY, nothing. Don't waste your money.
terribly low quality. lasted only half the time. also cost damage to the printer.
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?
10 keys of the keyboard stopped working after 6 months, not a software issue (tried on various OS systems including mac) and my wireless receiver malfunctioned this week and sends out unlimited mouse scrolls and needs to be pulled out every few minutes to reset now
I received both Lenmar DLP006 Batteries for use with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Camera and neither would charge with my camera's charger..beware
At first glance, this looks like a good remote. IF it did everything it claims to be able to do, it would be. However, this remote does about 5% of what it claims. For devices that it does recognize, it only ends of having about 20% of the buttons in its' automatic memory. You have to program the rest. When programming, it does not always take, so you are then stuck with a unversal remote that won't stop your movie or allow you to scroll through your digital cable menu. It worked very, very, poorly on my Comcast digital cable remote and in the end wouldn't learn a lot of the buttons. This 'thing' was a complete waste of money in my opinion. If you want a good universal remote, look elsewhere..
I commute daily by train to work, and after my last set of headphones went dead, I decided to purchase these based on the great reviews.I soon learned very quickly that these are NOT made for people with smaller ears and ear canals. I could not make these headphones comfortable for the life of me. I tried all of the small tips and finally settled on the foam ones. But, the foam ones have a rough texture to them, almost like sandpaper. I felt like I was chaffing the inside of my ear every time I put my headphones in or took them out.There are other reviewers on here who claim they have small ears and these work well for them. Of course, everyone's definition of "small" is different. I am F, 5'2" and the standard headphones that come with iPods are way too large for me. If you're a woman on the more petite side and you know that iPod headphones don't fit you, then you will also know that these headphones won't fit you as well.Another thing to note is that the wires are pretty heavy and thick. I felt like I was giving my ears a workout.
This card did not work in anything I own except for my laptop. Being a class 6 I hoped it would work in my car stereo (Phase Linear UV8020. I wouldn't recommend it unless you already knew it would work in your device!
i purchased these headphones after doing much research on amazon and thought they were the best ones i could get for working out at the gym. however i find myself HATING them because they hurt my ears. they are so uncomfortable! i thought that if i gave it a couple of days perhaps my ears would get used to them but this was not the case. so, i decided to return them. however, this is not possible since the distributor will not let you return something that has been taken out of the packaging! this is ridiculous. how do you know if you will like a product or not without trying it out?now i know for next time, i should just go to the store to buy my products rather online from distributors that have ridiculous policies.besides the discomfort, the sound quality is ok...although alot of ambient noise does get in.maybe this is a good product for men or girls with big ear holes...all i know is that these ear phones hurt a lot.
ordered the e260 for my son's birthday, got it and it was defective from the get go. I've had several SanDisk mp3 players and this is the first bad one ever, so I sent it back to the vendor ([...]). That was a month ago, still no replacement and when i sent a request for an update I got instructions on how to get the RMA I already had. Too bad Amazon can't enforce better customer service standards on the vendors it directs us to. I still like SanDisk products but I'll look for a different vendor next time.
Nothing but problems with this printer ever since I got it. Random paper jams on printing, complete shut downs during photo copying, poor photo scanning quality, EXPENSIVE cartridges, etc. Got so frustrated with it a few days ago trying to copy a few things I literally smashed it to bits with 5 double-fisted over head blows to the printer. Best thing I ever did, forced me to get a new one.
This item does not do what i thought it would do.I thought if the power went off, it would automatically supply power to the phone so you would not lose all of your settings.
Total devastation!! This Memory Card does NOT hold pictures!! I took many pictures over the winter holidays and when I went to down load off this card, everything is BLACK and it says "problem with memory card"!! I have lost all of my pictures due to this low end piece of crap! If you want your pictures to stay on the memory card, then pay a little more for higher quality!!
I don't like this product at all. Bought it once and won't buy it ever again. In the future, I'll buy Bausch & Lomb's Sight Savers, which I found to be much better at cleaning my glasses and the computer monitor.
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
Regardless of the fact that this camera takes great pictures, it really eats up batteries easily. NiMH's last longer than regular batteries, but still not long enough in my opinion. I'd suggest forking over an extra $50 to get a better camera!
I have a client running 8 of these drives by La Cie and they have replaced 6 of them within 1 year of purchase. They are not designed to be left running 24/7 because they overheat. My client has lost years worth of data due to the failure rate. What's with using Firewire still anyway? Get a FN clue La Cie and put a fan inside and lose the firewire, fricken MAC lovers.
Junk. Purchased two to replace 8-year-old original batteries, and they performed WORSE. These are NOT Panasonic batteries. This is not the first time I've been stung by generic ("aftermarket") knock-off batteries. I should have returned them but with shipping cost it's barely worth it.
I purchased 2 sets of this ink with Cyan. I have faint area whenever I print the parts where magenta and cyan ink is required while other area look fine. I'm not sure because this is made in Mexico not in Japan? Very disappointed. :(
Sometimes the coffee is clear and watered down and sometimes it's perfect. I clean it and use the same amount of coffee. 3-4 tablespoons and 16 oz water. I can tell from the noise it's making and if steam is coming out whether it's going to be a good or bad round of coffee. A shame about these electric percolators. I had the same issue with my farberware. Going back to flameware stoptop for good.
First of all you don't have a picture of these DVD's and second of all you don't have a price and third of all you don't tell how many. Too many screwups between -'s and +'s
I brought this converter to London with me. First off, it is way too heavy so it sags from the outlet and frequently falls out. In addition the prongs become bent because of the weight. I used this only a few times before it stopped working, not a clue why. When I buy another one I will be purchasing a different brand.
Epson says that you get 100 prints for roughly $30 or 29-32cents per print. Having gone through a whole bunch of their cartridges, this is bunk! At best you get through about 50 prints before the ink runs out.These bundles of paper and toner are a suckers bet from the company forcing you to build up piles and piles of expensive paper. If they appreciated their customers, they would offer a solo cartridge option
I got this with high hopes of a quality product for a super cheap price, but it was so difficult to find any type of help on the thing that troubleshooting is more like shooting craps. &#34;Will this driver change it?&#34; or &#34;Maybe if I restart for the 5th time after getting all the software up and running.&#34; or &#34;Is it the pen that's broken or the tablet? I can't tell because everything is so poorly put together that I wouldn't know which one is doing anything&#34;.All in all, I got what I paid for, and that was a little blinky blue LED with a pen and a AAA battery. I'll be returning this one.
I just received my V-Moda ear plugs. I purchased them based on the rave reviews but I guess you get what you pay for. I tried them immediately and first noticed how comfortable they were. Then I plugged them into my iPod Classic. First, I had to crank up the volume all the way. Then, I couldn't believe how cheap and tinny the sound was. I listened to Wasis Diop's 'Everything is Never Quite Enough' a good tune for rich textures, overlays and, of course, bass. I couldn't believe my ears. Plugged my old earplugs back in, the ones that came with the iPod, and had to lower the volume. Sure enough, it wasn't my imagination. The difference is unbelievable. A transistor radio compared to a symphony hall. Save $20. Find something else.
I recently bought some intercoms on Ebay that proved to be worthless .They were used ones that supposedly worked pefectly.Well they did not work at all,so I thought I would buy some new ones.I found some on Amazon that were brand new in box and reasonably priced.When I received them ,I immediately plugged them in .NOTHING,not even a crackle or sputter!Sent them back.
If I could rate this card 0 stars I definitely would. I'm pretty adept with computers so something as minor as installing a tuner card didn't seem like a big deal. If I could build/setup a mythtv box from scratch with no problems I definitely didn't think this could be a challenge, but was I wrong. The drivers out of the box didn't work at all. After installing newer ones from ati's website I just kept getting an error with ATIMMC.exe. This was the first time I'd ever bought an ATI card and it's definitely going to be the last. Always avoided them cos they tend to have problems with linux but I guess they can't even get their cards to work in windows and to make matters worse their customer service is woeful. I always look up reviews before buying anything but this was a spur of the moment buy. Well, what can I say - Lesson learned!!!
The files generated with this 35 mm lens were not sharp from 2.0 to 3.2 and relied heavily in the back up of flash in order to render a usable file. Cropping made from the full resolution files rendered images with poor contrast requiring of considerable fine tuning in Lightroom.I would not recommend this lens for professional work.
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.
This item is listed as a "spray cleaner carton" and then goes on to clearly indicate that there are "24 - 3-Ounce bottles per carton."You can imagine my disappointment when one 3 ounce bottle showed up after paying $3.47 for the product and $5.74 for shipping (TOTAL $9.33).I figured the shipping was so high because the package would consist of 24 bottles.Outrageous, frivolous, and downright THIEVERY!!!
After wearing them for 3 days I finally put them on trash (because they are not enough expensive to send em back). These headphones are for the very big ear persons only. They simply will not fit on any person who has small to middle size ear. They leak too much sound out. If you press them to your ear canal their sound is ok, but under normal wearing conditions you could not get the whole sound in your ear. The plastic used on this earphone is not soft, shapable and comfortable as well. This product has very big design problems.
I just picked up the largan Chameleon Digital Camera with thesoftware for Mr. Photo. But it doesn't have a book on how to use it!Please can somebody help me find out how to use this camera, and software.Thank youMAGY
I bought this system for my son. Less than 3 months after first using it, the tuner failed. Sony gives you a one year warranty on the product. So, while disappointed, I figured "no big deal" - I'm covered for parts and labor for one year.What they don't tell you is that the ONLY place to repair the item under warranty is in Laredo, Texas, which is fine I suppose.......if you live near Laredo. I live on the east coast, so my "free" warranty service would actually cost me the time and materials for shipping this relatively heavy item. This hardly makes sense to pay shipping that would cost about 25% of the item's value.The product itself worked OK up until it stopped working. It had good sound and lots of features.My advice - buy a similar unit from Panasonic. Their warranty actually covers repair as you would assume (i.e., they will allow you to bring it to a local authorized dealer). Sony has numerous authorized service centers, but they won't cover their shelf systems there!
If you buy this, don't expect it to take any kind of rough handling AT ALL!!!!! The top came off after the third use. Before that it worked very well.
The was a refurbished product I purchased from the buyer. This cartridge has clogged my printers ink head and/or leaves the text skimpy looking even if I have cleaned the printer heads. I would not buy from this buyer again. I probably will never buy re-furbished cartridge again.
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 is the SECOND time i've bought an iPod from Amazon and the SECOND time it broke within a few months. guess i should've learned the first time. NEVER buy an iPod from Amazon! go to the Apple store.
The car charger stopped charging the ipod 2 days after I got it. I still used it because it provides enough power for the small speakers I have, but to be able to charge my ipod I have to carry a power converter.
The product is reliable, comfortable and has good sound quality when they stay on on your ears and are not falling off. I have average sized ears and these just done stay on/in my ears when I run. Therefore, I am constantly fiddling with them and re-adjusting them or putting them back on when I run. I also think they are horrible for people who wear eyeglasses as they need to go under the arms to stay on, which stretches your arms...I don't like anything that frustrates me when I am trying to run. I hardly use them and just use my I phone headphones. I had to use them today and was reminded why I hate them.
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.
this was suppose to be a refurbished IPOD but instead they set me a used one. the battery will not stay up on it and apple said it is not under warranty so be very careful on what you buy not everything is what they say it is.
Bought one about two weeks ago and the one I received had one cord about a foot longer than the other. Bought it in store to see if it was an isolated incident, and that one had the same problem (though it is a plus if you only need it in one ear). If you're going to buy it, do it where you can return it. Other than that, great sound, amazing comfort (even good on opposite ear), and a lasting product.
Reception is only acceptable if you are seated with the headphone antenna adjusted to maximize signal strength.
Until this past week I would have given this pouch 5 stars. However, after running 2x this week with light rain, my sensor died. I have only had the Nike+ system 12 weeks -- which really stinks! I am now looking for a weather proof sensor pouch because with fall and winter around the corner... I am not risking it!
I bought this printer to replace an Espon 1270 that I recently lost when my house went up in flames. This seemed to be the logical choice. Same basic functions. Same basic cost. Nope, not even close. When it arrived it was 50% bigger in size (almost 2ft wide) and uses 6 print cartridges instead of 2. The 3 things I really can't stand is that it feeds multiple sheets of paper no matter what I do. The online help says load fewer sheets, so as long as there is only ONE sheet in the feeder, it works fine. The second thing that really fries my schnitzel, is that I tried User Support 2 weeks ago and they still haven't responded. The third, is that when they say Window XP or Vista, that's exactly what they mean. The printer can't be used by any older software. My fault for not reading closer, but not all of my computers can run XP. So Epson, what happened? You used to make a great product. Talk to me, you are about to lose a loyal customer FOREVER. If I would have bought a $49 printer (any brand) I would have been much happier.Just a quick update. Epson finally got back to me and their solution is for me to send them my NEW printer and they will kindly send me a refurbished one. For real. Also, since I'm still able to print one sheet at a time the ink has finally run out after a hundred or so printed 8-1/2 x 11 sheets. Big surprise here too, the replacement cartidges cost $126 for the set at Office Depot. So, my advice is to buy ANY other printer that you feel will suit your needs. Epson has failed big time with this one, all the way around.
This review has two pieces - The device itself, and the true cost of the device.The device: I received this TomTom XL as a gift 3 years ago, since I travel a bunch for work. It works good in general (it will get you where you need to go), but it's kinda slow sometimes to register changes in direction. If you are in unfamiliar territory, you may get the 'turn left' voice prompt with little notice in an urban setting. For folks that might think to use this in downtown Chicago - good luck! It is hit or miss downtown (sometimes it works ok, sometimes it doesn't), and if you are not familiar with Chicago (which is why you would use the TomTom), it may not help you navigate downtown because the signals apparently bounce off the skyscrapers. Bring back-up directions just in case. I was sitting downtown waiting on my son (not even moving), and TomTom kept spitting out different instructions 'turn left' 'go straight', 'at the next light...' It was pretty funny to me, but probably wouldn't be for someone trying to get somewhere. I have not had any similar issues in other larger cities, and I regularly go to Springfield, IL Indianapolis,IN, Lansing,MI, Columbus,OH & Madison,WI. Highway prompts are usually pretty good, UNLESS YOU HAVE NOT UPDATED YOUR MAPS (I will get to that next). If you do not update your maps, you may be prompted to 'turn left' into a barracade, or 'exit right' via an exit ramp that is no more. You cannot re-direct the route, once TomTom picks it, but if you decide to ignore TomTom's instructions and do not to drive through the concrete barrier, TomTom will automatically realize you have been disobedient and are off-course and will automatically re-calculate the route and prompt you on what to do next to get back on track, so don't freak out if you miss your non-existent exit or decide (correctly) not to drive through the barricade.Onto the Maps and the true cost of this device: This is truly the device that keeps on giving (actually it keeps on taking). The maps are expensive, and if you do not buy them regularly, they increase the price as time goes on. In other words - TomTom keeps track of the last time you bought your map, and increases the price according to how long it's been since you bought a map. So my point is this: They want their money. If you don't upate your maps regularly, you are still charged for maps you never benefited from. It's pay me now or pay me later, but you WILL pay me. So in looking at the price of this device, don't forget to factor in an extra $45 per year for the maps. After three years, I am starting to wonder whether they really update the maps. I am starting to suspect that they are charging for updated maps that include only limited updates, and then they use the updates provided by users and pass that off as their 'map updates'. The reason I say this is that the non-existent exits I am referring to have been non-existent for over 2 years. A two way street that became a one-way street in my neighborhood over 5 years ago is still a two way street according to their maps. I have intentionally not sent that correction in, so that I can see how it takes them to update it (if ever).Note: I don't like TomTom's map extortion, so I am getting rid of this thing. However, all navigation devices charge for their maps, as far as I have found, but I will be looking for one that doesn't adjust the price, based on when you last updated your map.Update (12/4/10): I just bought a Magellan Roadmate 3030LM, which has free map updates for the life of the device. So far, it is working great!
this thing is terrible,i just bought it cuz it had good reviews,took it to work and it couldnt strip wire,its hard to squeeze and leaves marks on the wire,it could not strip 24 ga. wire without taking most of the strands with it, and it didnt even try to strip wire with rubber insulation all it did was chew it up,i tried every setting on it and no help,i have to strip alot of wire where i work on was really hoping this would be great,what a let down,im returning it and gonna try a different one
First off, the quality control for this made-in-China item must be awful. Mine had a scratched frame, a dead pixel just above midscreen, and a bad flicker.Sony tech support will tell you that the dead pixel is normal for this model. In other words, they made a whole bunch like this.The flicker is harder to figure, especially since I had it hooked up to a new Sony VAIO desktop. Sony tech support said exchange the monitor for one that doesn't flicker.Colors are nice right out of the box. That's the best I can say for this.Getting it to display text sharply was tricky.(By the way, for any LCD monitor to display text sharply no matter the font size, Windows XP's "font edge smoothing" should be disabled; otherwise, the text will seem a bit blurry, especially in Word and other word processors.)Movies? Fast video games? Forget it. Blurry, raggedy, and jerky is what I got.I love my Sony VAIO desktop and Trinitron. What happened here?Thank goodness for Amazon's great customer service. Without it, I'd never have had the confidence to buy such an expensive item online.
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.
What sold me was the description Non Slip Design, unfortunately it should have read slip off. I purchased these headphones for use while running, lets just say I spent half the time trying to keep them on my ears.
This is a complete piece of crap. I could've used those $25 on Starbucks. My daughter got one of these as a Christmas gift. We are now reaching Valentines Day. We have NOT be able to get the darn drivers to load. There is no support from Phillips and the install cd that came with it won't load the drivers. If you are running XP run away cause there is no way you're gonna be able to get this to work with your operating system. I've been trying to find ANY drivers that will work with this but no such luck.
The filter is good working. But the packaging is so big! The shipper claim for 1.36 kg ( volumetric weight)Its not necessary to put in big box.
I got this, figuring I don't need a fancy USB headset or anything. However, the quality is poor. You don't notice it right away, but then you often find that the USB connector doesn't always register with your computer (I've tried on two computers, PowerBook and Macbook). And a few months ago part of the plastic broke, but it was still usable. Today it really snapped and is completely worthless. I'm going to get me a Sennheiser instead.
I bought this VCR based on the recommendations of other users and review sites. It probably works great for them, but I found it problematic.I own a Harmony Remote. I would give those five stars, but not even a Harmony Remote can compensate for the problems with this VCR.My main frustration stems from their One Touch Recording. This is the feature where you press Record a few times to have it record for 1/2 an hour, 1 hour, or other length of time. On my current RCA vcr, I then turn the VCR off and it continues to record. This is wonderful because my Harmony Remote turns off all my devices at once. If I am recording, I hit Off. If I am not recording, I hit Off. My current RCA VCR handles this fine.Not so with the Panasonic! Hit off and the recording cancels! So sorry! Your recording setup is meaningless! (In case you can't tell, I really did not like their method.)It would have been nice for there to be an option to cancel recording or not. However, I'm a geek and I like my electronics configurable.My secondary annoyance was with their programmed recording setup. In my current RCA vcr, I type in the numbers. You can't do this with the Panasonic. You must use the arrow keys to scroll through the numbers for date, hour begin, minute begin, hour end, minute end, and recording mode (SP, SLP). It takes three times as long.I also did find the fast forward/rewind annoying as other users have. It is quick, but ends up taking more time than if it was the normal speed of my other VCR.I considered giving this two stars because it has some cool features, such as index search, rapid fast forward/rewind, and tape remaining. But then I called their tech support.Tech support is a big part of any product. If you are having trouble using it, this can make it so much better. In this case, it only made it worse. First I sent an email that was never replied to. Why bother giving that method to contact them if it gets nowhere? Next I called them and we spent five minutes filling out my contact information - no, it's spelled R-A-Y-M-O-N-D - to get a simple question answered. Maybe it wasn't such a simple question; he had to look it up. However, I apparently was expected to know how their One Touch Recording worked prior to purchasing their vcr. Sorry, but number one rule of business is to keep your customer happy. Since I'm going to have to eat the shipping costs and restocking fee to return this, I'm not too happy with Panasonic and tech support gave me no reason to be any happier.Perhaps this vcr would work for you, but I found it completely inadequate. I spent extra money to get a better vcr, but $40 models I've had in the past have been better.
I rated the InkGrabber HP Cartridge with a one star as there was no lower rating.I purchased a remanufactured Inkgrabber Q6003A Magenta Laser Toner Cartridge for a total cost of $61.94. From day one my correspondence had streaks and dots of magenta throughout the letters. In addition, my printer has magenta spread across the inside.My email to InkGrabber was answered with the comment that they only guarantee for 90 days and I was slightly over 90 days when I sent my complaint.I have advised InkGrabber that I was extremely disappointed and that my national offices would no longer purchase any products from them.Charles E. Washbush
Terrible terrible terrible reception from 600 watt radio towers in Cleveland. e.g. WTAM, an am station, can be picked up farther than Columbus, is all static and pops. But then again, it's hard to tell if it's the bad reception or the "how did this pass quality control" style headphone input. Honestly, what are they smoking at Sony and where can I get some?
I have been using a large Logitech cordless mouse with my laptop, and decided to look for a mini mouse that would take up less space while traveling. There were a variety of them in the store, most of them priced less than the Fellowes. Once again my highly fallible logic suggested that a higher price must mean a better mouse. When will I ever stop thinking this way? Well, it also looked cute, and one can't overlook this factor.My first problem with it was the instruction that I must uninstall all other mouse programs on the computer, an assignment that I have never faced in the past. This means I can't use my great Logitech mouse anymore? Well, this wouldn't be too bad providing the Fellowes proves to be a top notch mouse.Well, it isn't. The mouse seems to have more friction between itself and the mouse pad or other hard surface. It's small, but you have to push it harder to overcome it's striking inertia. Then there are the batteries. My Logitech has a nice recharging stand, but the Fellowes requires you to run a wire from the mouse to the USB port receiver whenever it needs charging. And, unfortunately it needs a lot of recharging. Unlike some other battery driven mice, it doesn't give any advance warning that it is running out of steam. It works perfectly one second, and the next second it is dead. The wire system also is cumbersome, and, in my experience, doesn't fully recharge the batteries. Plus, it only seems to charge (a several hour process) when the computer is on, and that is a nuisance. So I had to buy a separate battery charger and some more batteries. I keep three extra sets of charged batteries on hand at all times so that I will not be powerless right in the middle of some task.I would suggest that you try a different mouse than this one. If the one you do choose isn't any better, well, at least you probably didn't have to pay this price for it.
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.....
I took a chance on this charger because the price was so low, and I lost. It didn't charge my 3G iPod. Instead, it seems to have drained the battery. I've already thrown the charger away.
From a feature / functionality / price perspective these are great radios. The only problem... I've gone through 3 of them in less than a year. Different problems. I wish that I could say it was all due to the same defect or that I abused them somehow.Spend a little more on the xt. My parents have had ONE for about a year and it seems a more sturdy replacement.
Soon after buying the player it seized up during uploading and couldn't be revived. I sent it to the company that MPIO uses for repairs in North America and had a series of problems with them over the 8 weeks it took to get the player back. Since its return it has proved to be prone to crashing and needing to have the battery popped out to reset it. Finally, the software used to up/download files is very buggy and quite slow. You would be wise to steer clear of this company altogether.
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.
While I wasn't expecting a great camera. This one did not take good pictures of any type. Most of the pictures where either too dark, too light or blurry. Would not recommend VuPoint for anything.
We purchased this Garmin in the past two years and in this time have replaced the power cord three times. It has broken yet again and need to replace it once more. The suction cup that attachs it to the window has died as well. Don't waste your time on this product, as we have spent enough in replacement items to have bought a new device. I contacted Garmin with my concerns and was essentially "blown off."
until todayC I still have not received the goods. why? I this sunday have to go to China. what should I do?
Don't buy from this vendor, Jacobsparts. They're careless with their orders and rude to their customers. I ordered an AC adaptor for a specific laptop and they sent me the wrong one. Then they were very rude when I requested a return.
Despite its being obviously overpriced in relation to its manufacturing cost (at most a nickel's worth of plastic) I seriously considered buying one of these--until I compared it with the cost of buying a whole new keyboard. With an educational discount you can get a spare or replacement keyboard for $26 ($29 non-educational). That's way better protection than just putting a condom over the keys. And at that rate this product is not only not worth it--it's a ripoff.
This camera stopped working after using it three times. It was not dropped or abused in any way, it just lost the ability to detect that a memory card was in the camera. This was not a formatting issue and a local specialty shop that I do business with for film processing and other matters, examined the camera and confirmed that it needs to be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer.Worse still when I tried to get some service from Amazon.com I was greeted by an employee in India whose english language skills were not adequate for me to communicate my problem.I tried to get some service from Amazon's vendor/partner (Adorama), but I have been unable to reach them by phone and they have not responded to my emails despite their claim to respond to all email messages within 24 hours.This is the last order I will place with Amazon, the last time I will do business with Adorama, Amazon's vendor/partner, and the last cannon camera that I will purchase.It will be interesting to see if this email is posted.
I had been very pleased with this camera until it suddenly developed oil spots on the interior of the lens. I was instructed by Panasonic to send it in for repairs. After 3 weeks I finally received my camera back in good working condition only to have the oil spots appear again two weeks later. At that point I requested a replacement but was informed by Panasonic that my only recourse was to continue to send it back for repairs. Unacceptable. I would strongly urge all considering this product, or any Panasonic product, to think long and hard before taking the plunge as, my experience has been that the company will not stand behind their product.
The sound quality was much lower than I expected even from an inexpensive pair - there isn't much base and it sounds pretty hollow.To top it off, there is a consistent static in the background when these are plugged into my computer - there isn't any with other headphones.The cord is much shorter than I expected, on the order of half a similar pair of headphones I recently purchased.The only real pro I see is that they stay on well, but this can be found with other pairs. These seem to sell very well, which is why I bought them, but I fail to see why.My experience: You're better off paying an extra few bucks for a nicer model or just going with a cheaper model and expect poor sound quality.
after 2 hours of wearing these bad boys, my ears are tender and erythematous. The sound quality is fabulous, but the physical discomfort is a pain.Perhaps I just need to get used to them, or "break 'em in" or something like that.Correction 1/1/07: now that I have gotten used to them, they are great. no longer hurts my ears even one bit. great cans; highly recommended. The nice frequency response range is great for hearing the ever-so-tough systolic click murmur of mitral valve prolapse.
I bought this external drive thinking I could copy my new compouters backup disks to disks. Just learn from Targus that this drive will only PLAY CDs and DVDs. You cannot record to it. So, if you wanted to copy anything to disks,this is not the drive for you.I also tried to play a DVD and got message, Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder is not installed on your computer.I am just not at all satisfied with this drive. Whoever is selling (Amazon, etc.) should make a prominent notice in the information that you CANNOT record to disks on this external drive.
I waited a week to get this item with a raincheck. Once home quickly realized we could not charge the player! Tried to exchange today only to find out that there are none in stock. Based on the reviews I have seen since, I think I will return for money back and spend more money on a better player. The price seemed too good to be true and I guess it really was.
I got this product based on the reviews and the notation that it was Vista compatible.Help for the product is NOT included or supported by Windows Vista. When you go to the online Vista page (non geeks or 12 year olds beware!) nothing listed will download, all are incompatible with my year old Dell with Vista scr**ing with its programs.So the question is, "Is it the hardware or the software?"Well, next time I go to Mac.
Don't get this mp3 player!! It broke less than a week after I ordered it. I got messages from the computer saying the music I loaded wascorrupted and unreadable, and also the headphone jack only sent music out to one earphone. The video was blurry and grainy as were the pictures, and everything was generally cheaply made. I'm suprised at Amazon, they usually sell good stuff.If you want a good inexpensive mp3 player, then buy a Sandisk Sansa.
I bought this product a year ago and it has now failed (technical term from Seagate). They could have replaced the device if it were still under warranty, that's easy enough, but I won't get any data off of it, and that's all I truly care about. However, they have graciously offered me the data recovery service for $1,400. For a company and a product that I put my trust in, that I put my money in, I would expect a little more ownership on their part for what I have lost. Only buy this product if you have others to do simultaneous backups on...you can't trust it.
I ended up not needing this, but when testing it out, it was too loose in the USB port and would fail to connect properly.
I really expected this to be the last mp3 player I would ever need. What a letdown! 1st of all, to use this while engaging in activities like running or cycling where you must have it attached via an armband, you'll need to shell out even more dough for that, as no band is included, a lanyard is included, which I consider a hazard more than help. Secondly, the maximum volume is limited due to all the hysteria surrounding hearing loss and it needs to be kept near its maximum just to be reasonably loud. If you play a file that is softer or has a wide dyn. range, you'll likely have to turn it up all the way to maximum. If Spinal Tap's amps go to 11, Sandisk's c series only goes to about 7. The usb cable is proprietary, so if you have a spare cable floating around and want to keep one at work and at home, well this just can't take advantage of that. Send more dough to get a spare cable.After 5 days, it stopped working. Tried replacing battery, wouldn't power back up. It may have gotten wet while working out (did I mention it does not come with an armband???) Brought it back and got the sandisk m230 that is being phased out to be replaced by the c series. Comes with an armband, a little protective case that mates to the armband, a standard usb cable, and it's louder (must have been introduced before the political correctness police decided we can't turn our music up anymore).I'm 41 years old, my father's going deaf, his mother was deaf as a post by the time she passed away, sometimes hearing loss has nothing to do with earbuds. Actually my hearing issues are not ear related, whole different story.The good news, nice display, great fm tuner, it take AAA's instead of some ridiculously expensive rechargeable battery, battery life was about what I expected but replacement batteries are very cheap and easily found, large capacity for the money.It's too bad, I really wanted this player to work out.
Hi I purchased the tomtom One XL about 1 year ago. I live in the US and travel to Europe a lot so I need one that would contain USA and Europe maps.I purchased it with the USA maps and paid to down load the Europe maps.The First Thing was it would not recognise any SD card I put in it, Sandisk, Lexar.It will only hold 1 map on the internal memory so if i wanted to put the Europe maps on I would have to take the USA maps off. Then changed them back on my return. It seems you lose all your waypoints when you do this.Then in November 2010 I removed the Europe maps and couldn't get the USA map back on...after numerous calls and emails to tomtom I have given up. tomtom's phone support often keeps you holding on for a long time before your call is answered, and as loading the maps can take an hour you call can take 1.5 hours or more!There email support have never been able to resolve the problem. I've given up and BOUGHT A GARMINhere are my thought on the tomtom on video[...]
Chalk me up as another who wished he had read the reviews before this purchase. It works when it is being charged, and won't work otherwise. Also, for the price and look of it, the images are not impressive---not very clear compared with less expensive models. Here it is 2 days before Christmas and I bought 2 of these and now have to find replacements. (In case you were wondering, yes, I had the same problem with both).
I pitched this case because it has no space for a spare battery or memory card. I bought a case at Wal-Mart that has room for both and fits neatly in my pocket. The battery compartment was a little tight at first, but it stretched out after a couple days. The Wal-Mart case is 10 months old now and is in good condition. The 5811 was the recommended case for a Nikon S630. Five stars for the camera, but not the case.
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 use this device for DHCP and NAT between my DSL router and my other wired and wireless machines. Sometimes it works great, and I have no wireless coverage problems.Other times, it seems to have major DHCP issues. It will hand out the same IP address to wired and wireless computers, or it will just drop the wireless connection and has to have the power pulled in order to fix the problem (which also disrupts connectivity for the wired users). I've recently upgraded firmware, but that hasn't helped.I would not buy another device from this manufacturer if (when) I replace it.
This mounting bracket has a number of shortcomings that make it difficult to recommend. First, mountain bikes typically have handlebars that are wide at the stem and taper and bend towards the grips. If you have a mountain bike there is a good chance the bracket will not fit your handlebars well. Second, if it does fit, the weight of the eXplorist will cause the bracket to twist as you ride unless you really tighten it. This is especially bad if you have a carbon bar. You may be able to mount the bracket close to the stem so that it also rests against it for support. This will keep it from rotating while riding.If Magellan had made the metal parts of the bracket so that it could be rotated by 90 degrees it could be mounted on the stem. This is a far more stable area for something heavy. Unfortunately this is not the case. As another reviewer mentioned, most bicycle lights have better mounting designs.
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.
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.
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.
This item is linked to several price searching websites as a 5-pack (including pricegrabber.com) although it ships as a single keyboard. the single keyboard link is listed on the same page directly from Amazon and is 4.5x less. So you can buy the true single for 42 bucks or pay 188 for "5 Pack" and receive the same single keyboard. Because it doesn't say "5 pack" on the amazon site, although it's linked as such at external sites and is priced as such, they refuse to remove or correct the product page. Good luck to others unlucky enough to fall into their trap.
This camera has a problem with overexposing and shuttering effects on uploaded photos. Fujifilm denies this as a chronic, recallable problem, but the Internet camera forums are filled with people (like me) who bought this defectively designed camera.Buy a Canon or a Nikon. Fujifilm doesn't deserve your business.
I'll add my experience to the other similar ones. After only a cummulative time of less than 1 hour online, the modem crashed my Visor. Hard reset, total restore, you know the drill. Except I was on the road, and had no backup module. Even with the backup module I don't see the point. I returned the product. It also seemed to deplete the Visor batteries quite a bit despite having it's own. I recommended the thincom modem to a friend, and they love it. It's easier on the Visor batteries than the Xircom with it's own batteries. Go figure. The thincom seems quite fast, even though it's only 33.3kb (future free upgrade to v.90). And there's online status and speed monitor to let you know what's going on. Note also that the multimail pro that comes with the xircom is a fully registered copy, not demo like the thincom, BUT it doesn't include the conduit, which costs extra. Oh boy. Using the Visor's built-in mail with the included conduit and the free Proximail for POP/smtp mail is a better solution anyway, so the free multimail Pro with the Xircom is no benefit. I say go with thincom.
They broke very quickly. I would not buy them again. There are better choices out there.
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.
Although the item is advertised as a Belkin cable, it's clearly not when sold through MarginMart. The cable you will receive is one manufactured by Monoprice cable, which on their website sells for $1 and some change. MarginMart merely smacked on a homemade Belkin label to the plastic packaging. Unacceptable.
Great until one day it just stopped working. In less than1 year, these headphones just died on me.
DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE.I've now purchased two Western Digital firewire drives, and both have failed in the first 2 months.When the first one failed, I opened the firewire case (at the advice of the repair technician where I bought the drive) and plugged the drive mechanism into another drive case to determin if the problem was the drive mechanism itself or some other component.This was very important to me because I had a couple of houndred hours invested in the video clips I was editing on this drive.It turns out the drive mechanism itself had failed - so I LOST ALL MY DATA. It failed even though I had not moved it or unplugged it since I purchased it -- rough handling was not the problem.When I turned the unit in for repair, Western Digital refused to repair or replace it because I had opened the external case of the drive. Their web site talks about voiding warranty by tampering with the label on drive mechanisms, but I hadn't done that. I had simply opened the external case and removed the mechanism to try to recover my data.So, with two failed drives, I'm out ... and all my data.Western Digital's return policy is designed to make it easy for their technicians, but puts thier customer's interests last. I suggest returning the favor and putting Western Digital's interests last -- buy a firewire drive from a different manufacturer.Also, look for a drive that has a fan and isn't prone to overheating.This WD External Firewire drive is a disaster waiting to happen.
I got this camera as a birthday present in December 2003. If I had written a review last week, I probably would have given it 4 stars. But all of a sudden, it was unable to take pictures. The lens flutters and opens partially, but not all the way, and I get an error message to &quot;turn the power off and on again.&quot; Well, needless to say that didn't work. I can still view pictures on the memory stick, but that's about it. Customer support could not explain it, so they said to send it in for servicing. Since I've had it past 90 days, I will have to pay for the labor estimated at $139. If it is deemed a non-warranty problem, then I will need to pay much more. Well, I may as well buy a brand new camera. So, unfortunately, this camera was a costly &quot;disposable.&quot; Not sure I would buy this camera again.
Yes, this is a really pretty case, but its also very low quality. I bought one and the day I put my iPod in it, the sides of it ripped. Not completely, but the cloth on the inside ripped off. I do not suggest this product!!
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.
I purchased this unit from Costco. After wasting nearly 2 hours to get it to work, I was informed by Toshiba it is a defective unit. It cannot load any discs and just displayed "NO DISC FOUND" whenever I try to play a DVD or CD. Looks like I'll be getting a Sony DVD player, instead. Can I give this 0 stars?
I have been searching for a bargain printer for my office until I saw this one. Good deal. What can you complain for a $50M printer. But shipping kills the deal. Hey, seller, can you offer free shipping...?
Great card, until dongle broke about a year later. Otherwise, no problems while it lasted.
I swim almost every day for about 30-45 minutes. I thought it would be really neat to try to add music to my workout so I got MP120 as it was the only player under 100 at that time. First thing I noticed about MP120 was that the headphone wires were too much in the way and needed to be tucked under the swimming cap or wound around the goggle strap. Second and far more annoying problem was that the ear buds would fall out whenever I immersed in the water or tried to do a flip. So if you are only planning to use a kick board, this player may be great for you, for free style, [...] stroke, butter fly, or flips, I wouldn't recommend it.After about 3 months, the water started getting into the ear buds and I noticed corrosion in and around the headphone speakers. It wasn't long before the left speaker started buzzing and the sound was seriously degraded.The customer support for Oregon Scientific is absolutely of the worst kind. Long wait times, false promises and no records of previous calls are all too common. I called three times just to get a request in for a replacement ear buds. The person took the request, and said they would ship a new replacement free of charge since the product was still under the warranty. After three weeks I still haven't received anything. I tried calling the support again and after about 40 minutes of waiting I got to the same person I talked to the last time, however he had no recollection of me and was not able to pull anything on his computer, so he took the order again. I called again 6 months later and asked if they could try shipping the replacement since I haven't received it, but this time I was told my product is no longer under warranty and that I would have to buy a new MP3 player. Nice.My next set will be Finis SwimMp3 Player which I have heard is superior in many ways.
I first bought one of these because my boyfriend's original cooler mat broke (cord got ripped out by our dog) and was so impressed I bought another for myself.The traction bumps are constantly falling out (and consequently got lost) and both our mats broke within a few months. The cords both failed for different reasons.Initially I loved how effective and quiet the mat was, but because two of them broke so fast I cannot recommend this to anyone.
This has got to be one of the worst printers ever made. From day one you have to feed it one piece of paper at a time or else it will either not grab the paper or grab 2 or 3 sheets. It's constantly jamming and HP "support" is totally worthless. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER unless you like throwing your money away on junk.
I wanted an MP3 player that was easy to use as I am lacking some of the sophicated skills required for some of the newer electronic gadgets. This Sandisk MP3 player did not want to help me connect and navigate my Vista system. I called the company and they were useless and the suggestions offered did not answer my questions. A subsequent e-mail only sent me to a discussion group that didn't even address my concern about compatability between the MP3 player and Vista. Nowhere in the instructions were there any references to Vista. I ended up sending the player to my grandson for Christmas and with his Windows XP he was ableto use it. I can't be the only user out there with a Vista system and this player. Hopefully the company will address this problem and be able to offer valid responses and or "fixes" to the questions of their customer's that recieved this product for Christmas.
Don't buy this for your videos because it failed to recognize any of the supported formats that were listed. I used both the e-mail and live chat support that Kodak offers and all they could suggest was to reload the firmware. It had the latest version, but I reloaded it anyway to no avail. The next suggestion was a 1-800 number to send it in for repairs, which wasn't available on Saturday morning at 9AM.Wouldn't recommend it.
I received this from Amazon - it did not work at all - Canon Camera kept reading it as memory card error - I replaced with another card from different company and it worked proving the chip was defective. The chips are cheap and hence the performance is unreliable.
The device is okay but it's not serving the purpose at which it was bought. I'd rather prefer buying garmin gps 76. That's is more ideal.
I have purchased these in the past at a local retailer, so I assumed that these would be of the same quality. They were not. After only 1 recording, 3 of the discs have errors and are unrecordable. I have not used the other 2 yet, but will not be ordering again.
Horrible experience with the product. The switching works, but there's way too much noise (or snow) for all the outputs. I've tried it with my DVD player and PS3. Even tried switching the cables just to make sure that it wasn't a cable issue.Avoid at all costs.
If ever there was a "no star" product, it is this nightmare. Since I took it out of the box it has never worked correctly. At first it was minor things. Then after another trip back to the store for repair, an employee said "Yeah, We've had to take all these things in for repair." What he didn't say was, again, and again, and again. It only dubs when it feels like it. Once it started flashing blue, displayed the term "LOADING" and wouldn't allow me to operate my television for a day and a half. This thing makes Regan in The Exorcist look like a beginner. Tonight it ate a tape. And frequently it only plays tapes that somehow are to it's liking. This is the worst thing that "plugs in" that I have ever owned. I would say electronic device, but it is less trustworthy than anything purchased from an infommercial for $ 19.95. I will never own another JVC product. Class action lawsuit anyone? And to the person who said his was working...the clock is ticking.
Although I was able to get it to work for a couple days on my Windows XP SP2 system, I came in this morning and the adapter had no power. I unplugged it from my D-Link DUB-H7 7-port powered USB 2.0 Hub and plugged it back in the same port. Still no power.I realized that the power LED associated with that port on the hub was not lit where as all the other ports were lit showing they had power.So I tried plugging in the DPH-50U into another port on the hub. the power light on the DPH-50U went on for a split second and then went out. The power LED on my hub then went out too.So like an idiot, I plugged the DPH-50U into yet another port on my hub and the same thing happened. So now 3 ports on my HUB no longer have power because they were shorted out by the DPH-50U. I suspect it's because the DPH-50U draws too much power? But it was working 24-7 for a couple days.So I called D-Link and they said they can't issue an RMA for the DPH-50U unless I try plugging it directly into my computer. But I am afraid it will short out that port on my motherboard and ruin that too! But their tech support said that they can't issue an RMA until I've tried everything over the phone. I explained to them that I don't want to risk killing my motherboard too and he said, "I understand you don;t want to risk it, but if you don't do it, we can't issue an RMA." What?!?! They want me to risk killing my motherboard just to see if it's working?So to top it off, I called D-Link customer service and they said that since my D-Link hub is out of warranty, they won't fix it even though THEIR DPH-50U caused the malfunction. I can see their point that they are not responsible for any damage caused by their products, but they won't even repair an in-warranty item unless I risk damaging additional hardware which they are not responsible for. That sucks!I guess I am just SOL.Buyer beware...
I recently bought one of these a one of the local hardware stores, not Amazon.What I absolutely don't like is it requires the use of alkaline batteries. I'm trying to get away from using those and have for the most part switched to rechargeable ones for near everything. Product should IMO be redesigned to either use those or even better have solar cells and be able to be run off of that with a litium battery being charged during daylight hours.What I do like is the ease of use of the user interface and the fact this has two outlet controls vs. just one. Using it for a drip irrigation system for two flower/plant beds and with two fifty foot hoses it does quite well.Seems I have run out to the store and buy some throw away alkalines, it totally killed two rechargeable ones in less than a day.
I purchased an Amazon "used" Bose stereo and it showed up without a remote and the system does not even turn on.I think I had more confidence buying this product since it was through Amazon. I might've had more luck on Ebay. Live and learn!
I ordered this card reader because the price was great, and the card reader looked really cool. But when the item arrived, I received a weird looking, purple card reader with a LONG extension cord that looked so ugly. I was unhappy with my purchase, returned it, and they kept half of my money.
only the analog connection works w/o static to a Samsung DLP TV. the HDMI connection looks like a good concept. any required extra steps should be in the setup manual.
the first mouse i got just randomly stopped working. the laser wouldnt work but the buttons and the scroll did. then i went ahead and got another mouse. what a mistake. the same thing happened but after an even shorter amount of time of having the mouse. this mouse is JUNK. i usually dont write reviews but this mouse was so poorly made that i just had to say: DONT BUY IT.
It comes down to getting what you pay for and it turns out a cheap amp is a piece of junk. I was a bit leary that there were no up close pictures of the connections and not a complete set of specs for this amp.My first problem is that there are no connectors for power and ground. The power, ground, and remote wires are about 14 gage wire (not 4, not 8 like they should be) and are soldered to the internals.Secondly I find it hard to believe this is making 300 watts since it has only a 10 amp fuse, my math may be wrong but I think if it put out around 120 it would pop the fuse (12 volts X 10 amps)Thirdly when I connected this amp the electrical noise it was sending was pretty bad, not just a humming sound but a crazy annoying sound that goes in and out.I guess buy this amp if you don't mind lack of power, and bad sound quality. As for me I switched my 6X9's back to my deck which sounded way better than through this amp.I hope you will not cheap out like me and get a quality product
I had high hopes for this battery for my Nikon camera. It promised more MAH than the OEM battery that came with the camera. Unfortunately, it must be leaking electrons all over the place, since a charge in this model does not compare to the original. I would guess that the charge lasts half the life of the original Nikon battery. The price was cheap and you get what you pay for. If you are going to purchase this one, get two since you'll need to keep one charging while using the other. Cheers!
The product description makes it seem like there is a DR520 (drum) and a TN550 (toner). That is not the case. I only got a drum. With the generic versions costing 1/5 of the name-brand, I am incensed. I feel cheated.
I put the same amount of water and grounds in this percolator as I usually use my drip coffee maker. The result was weak and tasteless coffee that was more like tea. I think it stops percolating too soon. It is all stainless steel except for the black plastic parts. The basket and tube are stainless steel. It seems to be really well made. It just doesn't perc long enough.
I bought these headphones to replace some Sony's my cat had ruined by chewing the cord. I use headphones when I'm listening to music while on my computer so as not to disturb others. I bought these Sennheisers because I knew of the Sennheiser reputation for quality. But, I have to tell you these are not their best. In fact, they must be their worst! They have no sensativity at all! To drive the speakers in these earphones you have to crank up the volume to near max before you can hear anything. This has the unwanted effect of heating up your computer which is already heat sensitive. No, I agree with the guy who wrote the review called "Not loud enough, sibilant, slightly bright". Don't buy these if you intend to use them on anything but a full size home stereo system.
Piece of Junk! Ordered June 11, 2012 and it broke already. The carousel keeps spinning around and can't find the cd's. Cannot be returned for full refund because past 30 days!
Unfortunatly I have the Droid Razr witch has Gorilla Glass. The iDrops solution does not even remove tiny scratches after about a half an hour of working on it. Maybe if I just keep working for about a month straight the tiny scratch will come out and after a year the giant scratch will come out.
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 (inexpensive). 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, but a whole colon load better than this rubbish.
This is a company computer and it is JUNK! I have a Dell desk top at work and an Apple ibook for home use so I know both O/S. My Dell at work is a solid machine! Not bad for windows based computer. This Toshiba is not worth squat! It is a junk slow piece of crap that could be best used as a boat anchor!If you want a lap top GO WITH APPLE the new O/S 10 Linux based is superior to anything Mr. Gates could even dream of plus you don't have to worry to much about viruses!The apple ibook is superior to all laptops except the Power book which is in a class by itself.
This was a great product at a great price. I was even able to make it work with windows vista. However, the screen faded and went totally blank after less than six months use and apparently there is no fix. I would not reccomend the Creative Zen V Plus.
I purchased the performanceplus replacement for Canon CL41 color cartidge. I could not get it ever align properly. I tried to adjust the printer as suggested, but I couldn't get it to work. I went my local big box store and bought one, put it in and everything worked fine.I tried calling their Technical support number that is on the box 866-457-3830, but it had been disconnected and there was no new number given.I would avoid this product.
This machine just doesn't work! The first unit we bought jammed up and froze the very first time we tried loading a VHS tape to watch! We kept getting the word "loading" flashing in the front panel, and no other action. The whole thing reminded me of a computer crash! Unplugging the unit and plugging it back in did no good, so we took the unit back to where we bought it. The sales representative was able to get my tape out for me, then insisted I send the unit into the JVC service center for repair and upgrade. I reminded him that this is a brand-new machine on which we just spent $379.00 the day before! I was told, "that is what warranties are for." To make a long story short, I went to the store manager who replaced the defective unit with another brand-spanking new JVC DRMV1S. However, after less than a week of use, the word "loading" flashed on the front panel of the new unit while everything else froze up, locking in another of my tapes and a half-recorded DVD. I took the equipment back, and was offered yet another JVC DRMV1S as a replacement by the store manager. Instead, I got our money back, then turned around and bought the Panasonic DMR-E75V. Since then, I have been able to put all our home movies on DVD without a single hitch, glitch, problem or concern -- the picture and sound quality resulting from that Panasonic are GREAT! The Panasonic was also able to erase the portion of the DVD that the JVC messed up, so I was able to use the rest of that disc for dubbing!I went back to the store 2 weeks after the last incident and saw they had a whole pallet full of JVC DRMV1S on sale for $99.00 each. I wondered at the time how many people will be made angry even at that price! Over a week later, pratically all the units were still sitting on that pallet! Evidently, word-of-mouth got out on this loser and folks are staying away in droves. I suggest you do the same!I went to the JVC website and the company knows this "loading" freeze problem exists. Even on their site, they suggest returning your unit to one of their service centers for repair and upgrade. Why would anyone expect a customer to buy something brand new, then expect them to send it somewhere else to be fixed before they can use it? Why doesn't JVC just recall this garbage and apologize to their customers? I also now wonder why stores still carry it based on the reviews here.Due to this incident, and because of problems other folks and I have had with previous JVC products in the past, I intend to never buy JVC again. Wish I could give this item zero stars.
Not reliable.Good when volume is kept low.Distortion with high volume.My subwoofer is dead just after warranty expired, one year. NOTE THAT > They give warranty for subwoofer ONLY FOR 1 YEAR BUT NOT 5 YEARS.
I too had problems with sony dvd and cd players failing just after the warranty expires. Mine wouldn't spin up the disk. this is the second sony product I have had that had drive problems. STAY AWAY!
I bought this amp to power my 10's. After installing it, the 10's were hitting really hard. The only problem was that later I turned off the car and left. When I came back the amp wasn't working. I tested everything and the amp was the only thing that was not working.
Hmmm unless you're magical and can find an empty station with no static really isn't worth it.
Staples had these for $15 so I thought I would try them out see if they were any better than my PC's OEM Speakers. My OEM speakers didn't have a woofer so i was excited to see the sound difference. Like other reviews have said all the bass comes from the woofer and all the treble from the fronts... i mean ALL though. The mids and highs sound terrible, not even a hint of lows from the two speakers so these only sound good if you are sitting across the room, but then they wouldn't be PC speakers.I know these are only $15 but I prefer my old cheap oem ones with no woofer because the mids and highs are decent and the lows are there but not profound. These are probably good to hookup to your gaming system to help if your TV doesn't produce good lows but for a "PC" setup... I don't recommend them.
This might be a good product but. What size is it? Are the selves adjustable? What is it made of? This and many more questions I would have before I would buy it.
for about a year and a half, and all of the sudden, it just stopped working...and caused all kinds of problems...I did everything I could to get it up and running, and nothing...The hardware simply broke. That's the only explanation for this.If you want something you can enjoy and not have constant problems with...and if you want something that will at least last 2 years, find something else...and make sure it isn't a Pinnacle product...save yourself while you still can. "Tech Support" is non-existent. I have called and NOT ONCE have I actually spoken to a real person...not to mention, it's not Toll Free, and hold times are AT LEAST an hour. Find something else, i'm sure there are better products on the market...i'm looking as I write this.
OK, i mean to get the pictures to the computer was pretty easy only took me a few minutes. now the pictures on the other hand REALLY [...]i mean i took about 18 pic (for some reason that is all it could hold but it said 20)and put them on the computer and all i saw was blobs. After i tried taking better pictures all i still saw was different colors of blobs..So then i was like ok i am going to try the webcab and for the money that was ok i mean MUCH MUCH better than i thought. [...]
We've gone through two of these now. In both cases, they work for about a year, then they start jamming in the back, then a small metal strip on the back door gets bent and then they are toxic waste.We used the scanner almost every work day, but only for small jobs -- well under 50 pages/day.Canon makes some good products, but this isn't one of them.
I had ordered this box of photo paper two semesters ago for a photography class I had. The paper I received was trash. The box was all ready opened by the time I had received it. But someone had done a good job of resealing the box with the special light blocking tape that was all ready on the box. The way I had known that the box was already open, was that the five sheets of paper I had used went completely black when I wad developing. The only way this could happen is if someone exposed to regular light. Whom ever you buy the paper from should be someone who deals with photography. The people I bought the paper from only sold item of people on here.
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.
My all in one has worked great for years. Now the scanner comes up not found. I can print and copy. But no matter what I do I can't get my computer to find the scanner. It's not the computer, it's the scanner. I see a lot of HP all in ones with the same problem on the HP blogs. I like to scan pics etc. Now I can't do any of that.
Probably works very well on whatever lens it fits. Item description said 39mm BAY red filter. I skipped over the BAY thing and was expecting a 39mm red filter for a Leica lens. Not so; I returned it. When I re-read the original listing I found bayonet in the fine print below in the description. My bad; still think the seller should spell out BAYONET in the title. For an under $10 item, who's going to read the fine print?I really thought BAY RED was some sort of dark red filter, or whatever. Already own a couple of 25 red filters in 39mm thread..
These puppies didn't last a day in my intended second system. BOSE used to be well known for their quality speakers way back in the days of the original modest 301s and 501s - but not any more. They are selling this 'Acousti-mess' business model product on pure reputation and "sound-stage hype".The "sub-woofer" is nothing of the sort - it's a mediocre woofer, at best. It strains to reach into the higher frequencies that the satellites obviously can get down to, resulting in a huge spectral hole at low to mid-frequencies. If you're picky, then don't even read further...What they don't tell you:The satellites MUST all be connected to the woofer module which in turn is connected to your amp via special ribbon cable - in most cases, if you already have your wiring set up, you are forced to reroute and locate the woofer no further from the amp than the ribbon length, and you'll have to redirect all your other speaker wires over to the woofer.Theoretically, you could drive the satellites directly from your amp - DON'T DO IT. The crossover in the woofer is designed to (attempt to) split your signal in the right proportions between the module and the satellites to at least fill as much of the gap as possible, at the same time modifying their impedance to something usable. Run the satellites from the amp directly and you're impedance will be pretty much a no-go on both power and performance.Wired as intended, these cubes just don't cut it - very diappointed, but learned something. If you are looking for compact satellites with high-end quality and WAF (wife approval factor), then I suggest the far superior Mirage brand Nanosat Prestige speakers - wow factor included and they DO exactly as claimed, spreading their sound off a deflector right by the cones, almost like the deflector on a garden hose nozzle - hugely innovative, to say the least. My own spectral analysis was quite satisfying on the Mirage's performance across most of the listening room areas that matter (places where you're likely to sit), with very few spectral response valleys or resonant atenuations (notwithstanding the natural frequencies inherent in every room with reflective walls, of course).Best advice on these Bose speakers though - turn the volume up as high as it will go, and the noise will drown out the deficiencies in sound quality. :)Friends don't let friends buy Bose.
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.
I got this battery to use in my Canon battery grip for the 400D, however the battery I got through the mail was a Power Pro battery. I decided to get SterlingTek because some review suggested it as a reasonable quality cheap replacement for the Canon brand batteries. The seller offered me a $10 gift certificate for the mix up, but I have yet to see that.
Bought 4 of these to get the free shipping. Could not get them to work with web cameras.Tried two different cameras and two different cables with no success.Do not buy these if you intend to hook up a camera to them.I haven't tried any other usb device yet.Good luck.
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.
Wen I got this product I use a cotton cloth and ise it 100 times I Do not even have that many scratches on my screen. DONT BUY THIS. Its a wast of moneyp
When you're handed a shopping bag that smells like plastic, or a new shower curtain exales that same smell for a week or two, be careful.These fumes are not good for your health.The plastic bottom part of this unit has a very toxic smell.When you turn it on, it blows in your face, too. I thought it would take a week to air out and neutralize. It had the same aggressive plastic smell after 6 months. I threw it away and bought a laptop cooler made out of metal.
I did not have a chance to use this product. It was Dead on arrival (DOA). They did not have any more available to replace the defective product.
I've been using and testing Epson printers since the late '90s. This model is a lemon. Either it's the print drivers or the internal board, but it cannot reliably read the print commands. Multiple paper feeds occur before it finally starts to print (sometimes up to 10 sheets feed through without printing). Reinstalling the drivers has not worked. The quality on the best print setting continue to include lines and poor print artifacts on the correct paper (this is before or after cleaning), but printer is basically new. I'm not that surprised, the early printers were "tanks" like the 3000 I used to have, but the newer ones are built to fail and there is much less quality for your money spent. It's really too bad that the consumer priced printers are so poor. The high end printers continue to print incredibly well, but I'm not about to dump $5K into a printer for a 8.5x11" print.
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.
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 a NEC HT1000 projector (with DVI-D/HDCP, 1024x768) and a 10' screen, so image resolution is very important. Since there is no digital to analog to digital conversion with DVI (unlike component Y-Pb-Pr) I was hoping for a stunning picture with this unit. Of course there is conversion in the HD931 from the DVD to 1080 to DVI-HDCP, through the HD931 supplied 6' DVI cable, and into the NEC HT1000's DVI-D port, where it's converted back down to 1024x576 (16:9). I tried using the DVI at all three HD931 output resolutions 480, 720, 1080, and I believe that 1080 worked best with my projector, but there wasn't a lot of difference between the three.Pros: I found the first four minutes of the DVD Lost In Space to be slightly better with the HT931 than my older DVD player (JVC XVS60 component progressive, cheap $2 component cable); the computer generated shapes just seemed more well defined. The Ovation DVD test pattern "Resolution 200 TVL" with the 3.0mhz, 3.58mhz, 4.18mhz, 6.75mhz circles was obviously much clearer with the HD931; on my older DVD player the diagonal lines have alternating 3 grey then 3 white backgrounds, whereas with the HD931 they were all evenly white backgrounds as they should be.Cons: I also watched We Were Soldiers, Waterworld, Wind, Shakesphere In Love, Sgt Bilco, Gladiator, The Fifth Element and Henry V, and found the picture to be grainy. As if it had some smaller than a pixel noise all over the image all the time.Simply put, I enjoyed watching movies more with my old player. But it was close. I'd say that DVI for DVD shows promise.I did not try the HD931 component outputs. The HD931 has very slow scene selection (next chapter), but I didn't have any trouble with the remote from 6' away, nor did any movie I watched actually hang.Conclusion: I'm returning the HD931 for a refund.
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.
Our son has a nasal dranage problem and it was recommended that we put a cool mist humidifier in his room every night. We changed the filter twice to three times more frequently than recommended and every time we changed the filter we cleaned the water chamber and the base. Every other time, we wiped down the fan part with sanitizer as well. The problem... well, even with my OCD cleaning rituals, the actual fan had black mold on it. We didn't find out until we took it to the Pediatrician and he took it apart to show us. I was extremely frightened. Had we of continued use, our little man could have become ill. We are currently researching other cool mist humidifiers.
Great card except that the "lock" switch on the side of the card is moved to the lock position everytime i insert the card into my device. When the lock is on, you cannot record onto the card or delete from it. I had to crazy glue it so I can use the card.
I was so excited to get this, but the software is sloooooooow and buggy. I have never seen a piece of software that is this unstable in a long time. I thought downloading the latest drivers would help, but did not help a bit. Also, why would any company create another MP3, other than Apple, that uses proprietary software and does not treat it as a removable drive or a USB device that you drag and drop to? I like ITUNES, but most proprietary software sucks!! Ahhhhhhhhhh, I am about to pull my hair out!! It goes back tomorrow. I really liked it, but the software is a dud!!
I was happy when I first bought this. I made 10 DVD's without a problem. Then the DVD recorder started making junk. I had to pay $38 to return it to the manufacturer because it was still under warranty (I bought the extended 2-year warranty)When I got it back 8 weeks later, the VHS wouldn't play right - the picture jiggled from side to side so badly I couldn't watch the movie.To get it fixed I had to pay another $38 to return it to get it fixed (it was still under the manufacturer warranty). It's only beenI WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER LITE-ON PRODUCT - EVER. I WILL NOT ORDER ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM AMAZON.COM. If I can't get the merchandise from a local store, I just will not purchase it.
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..
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.
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.
Purchased this on February 20, 2012 and used it for printing documents at home. We print mostly documents and worksheets for the kids with about an average 50 page per week. I was hoping that this will last at least 4-6 months. It's disappointing to see that my printer is now blinking constantly because of low toner. I wonder if this was really a genuine toner. I will go back to using the repackage toners since they cost 1/4 the price and last about the same.
A: the auto switch function on this doesn't work with the DishNetwork HD box because the box never stops sending out a signal. It can only be used as a manual switch.B: 2 days after hooking this up and deciding to use it as a manual switch the picture on my Plasma died. It just lost the ability to receive signale through the HDMI. I blame the switch because it was fine until I hooked this piece of manure to it.
We've owned this product for less than a year. After reading multiple reviews that the DVD players often stopped working and needed repair, I purchased the extended warranty. I bought this anyway because I had friends who owned them and had never had problems, so I thought maybe it was just a few people who had problems. Plus Target had them on sale fo less than $200.Ours worked for 6 months, and then both players stopped being able to read the DVDs. The movie would just stop playing or get stuck on "loading" and then never actually started playing. I called the 1-800 number on the warranty, and they sent us a box and shipping label ASAP to be shipped off to a repair place. We received the unit back in less than 4 days with an invoice stating that the laser scanners had been repaired on both units. We took them out of the box, hooked them up, and they worked for about an hour before the same problem happened again. Target has assured us that if they are not fixed this next time, that our money will be refunded. I wouldn't buy them again.
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.
I was in the market for a laptop cooling deck so I figured I'd give this a shot. I couldn't have been more disappointed and mine is now on it's way back to Amazon.First of all, it's a very cheaply made product. I can believe anything close to $30 worth of materials went into this. Very light plastic.A bigger issue was that the power jack was really loose so it wouldn't even stay powered on unless it was rigged to keep the cord tightly pressed against the base. Also of note, one of the fans didn't even turn and seems to have been installed improperly.Even if both fans worked, it just seems so cheap. This reminds me of something I would see in a "dollar store" and is by no means a useful piece of equipment.
Bought these at Best Buy only because I wanted a headset with a long cord. The cord for this set is 3 meters... about the longest I've seen. Anyway, they sounded terrible right out of the package. I hear a slight crackle out of the right side whether I'm listening from my laptop or hooked up to my Denon receiver.
As I said "What A Deal". Not only does this printer get those resumes out quickly, but it is also a super chick magnet. I place this beauty on the seat of my 1989 Yugo subcompact chick mobile and BOY they come running. It just screams " I Know How To Treat A Lady ".
I always test new products to make sure they are functioning correctly before using them in a complex circuit and out of the two I ordered only one worked correctly, The one that didn't work had continuity bleed through the normally open terminal. I guess you get what you pay for.
I returned this card the same day I received it. It worked right from the start but the signal strength was horrible. I had a weak signal no more than 30' from linksys WAP. Bought 3com XJACK instead. Much better.
After going throught the igo site I thought that I could buy the igo juice to power my notebook, a cell phone and a personal organizer. I was wrong.Firstly, although I used their configurator tool, it mistakenly told me that I could buy the juice and use it. E mailing technical support, I found out I need a lot more wattage than this product supplies. Nor would it power my other electronic products that should have been compatible.My laptop needs about 120W, the best they have tops out at 90W.Also some of the parts do not connect together.Be warned that their web site is a horror to navigate around, technical support on the site is extremely limited and the FAQ are a rehash of other pages. If you want a list of the products available you cannot get there without navigating through the configurator again.
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.
This player has some nice features for playing music tracks, but if you use your mp3 player for long podcasts (most of mine are 2 to 5 hours long), don't consider this player.The maximum search speed is only 32X (per the user manual). It would take more than 9 minutes to search a 5 hour podcast.In contrast, the Apple Nano maximum search speed is not constant and accelerates to about 4000X, so it takes about 5 seconds to search a 5 hour podcast. The Apple Nano is ideal for long podcasts.
I bought this laptop in a bit of a hurry back in June of 2007 because I needed something for college and I wasn't picky at the time. And, while it's done relatively well for me, I really expected a bit more considering it cost $1000.Its inclusion of wireless draft-N has been an invaluable inclusion, which improves download speeds of my podcasts, Youtube videos, and just regular web sites. But, it took me literally a month to get it to talk with my Linksys router. After returning the router four times at the request of the customer service agent from Linksys, I was forced to leave my router unsecured. It wasn't for another year, until Vista's first Service Pack came out did I get the router get secured, and it turned out that it was Vista, not the router, the whole time.The more recent issues I've had with it are the battery life. As a college student, laptops are a necessity, but when they die in the library an hour before the test they're simply a pain. When I first bought the laptop the battery would last around 90 minute in practical use with high screen brightness, wifi turned on, and using Youtube every now and then, but after two years of use the battery life has literally dwindled to a mere twenty minutes. Granted, that happens with lithium-ion batteries, but now my laptop is starting to feel like a compact desktop given that it needs to always stay plugged in.The one year manufacturer's warranty was also unsatisfactory for a computer that is expected to last at least five years. If a car manufacturer only backed their product with one year we wouldn't stand for it, so why would we expect only one year for our laptops. Furthermore, Toshiba has a proprietary program to use the "Fn" keys called "Flash Cards". Not only is the program increadibly slow, but it is the only way to adjust functions like screen brightness. It may sound petty, but it hangs around the top of your screen at all times and it will get under your nerves in no time.In all, you should be able to judge from looking at the specs that it's not really a value buy and the review should help you understand not to buy Toshiba laptops in general, with their cheap plastic chassis, non-durable hard drives, and poor warranties. There are plenty of manufacturers out there so just steer clear of Toshiba.
These headphones have excellent sound quality, if you can get them to stay on your ears. They stay on for the most part if you are sitting still at your computer for example. When you go to exercise while wearing them, they do not stay on. The least bit of sweat makes them slide off. Very disappointing. I would keep shopping, thee are better headphones out there, there has to be.
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.
It has a good quality, nice looking but too small, I expected to have more compartments to care the charger and extra battery. Over all good buy.
I would recommend another brand, as the quality of this jewel case is very poor. Extremely flimsy (two of ten cracked in shipping), very cheesy product. I would not store valuable projects in these.
Just got mine today and it too has the tape transport problem. Looks like Panasonic is not listening since this one just shipped in from the factory. I have an RMA in progress with the vendor and will update on the status of the replacement.
I fell in love with this tripod as soon as I saw it. I got it for Christmas and when I pulled it out to film with it, one of the legs came off. Fell right out of it's fitting. So I had to put it back in and use it like it was. Then I noticed my camera wasn't staying upright. It was falling slowly in a clockwise movement. I went to tighten the screw that keeps that part in place and there is no screw there to tighten. You can see where one should be, but that part was missing. Now I have a broken leg and a box of tooth picks keeping my camera in an upright position. Nice.I am calling Calmulet after New Years Day and asking what they can do for me. $179.98 and $15 to ship is a lot to pay for broken parts and missing parts. I will keep you updated. Today is 12/31/09
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.
I was so glad and could not wait to use it (as an alternative to my other heavier and large tripod). Unfortunately, the 1st time I mounted my camcorder (1.9 lb), the neck broke while I try to extend the legs (holding it about 45-60 degree, instead of straight up)... Glad I was able to quickly catch the follwing camcorder before it drop to the ground.... Very disappointed and frustrated...
I am very disapointed with these speakers. When I hooked them up, they do not play load enough to keep up the the other speakers in the house. I have about 6 pair in the house in different rooms. My main speakers are Polk so I thought these would work great. No high end sound. When I play these by them selves with my 100 watt Yamaha, I have to cank way up and still they are very poor in sound quality. I would not receommend these seakers.
From the reviews, it sounds like this product is either great or useless.However, be warned, it doesn't work with Linksys WRT54G V8. Not the HSB2's fault, but this router doesn't have a removable antenna, so there is nothing to which the HSB2 can attach.Earlier WRT54G's apparently DID have a removable antenna, but the V8 doesn't.I now have the HSB2, extension antenna cable, and Linksys adapter, but need to get a different router in order to use this stuff.As noted elsewhere, the documentation is useless; read the outside of the box instead.UPDATE:I believe this product may be obsolete. I've searched Amazon and two large electronics stores for a wireless G router with removable antenna. I didn't find any. The latest models I found all have fixed antennas.So, if you happen to have an older router with removable antenna (with a post of appropriate size), this may work fine. Otherwise, find another solution.I happened to have cat5 running to the far (dark) end of my house, so attached an inexpensive wireless router to provide another wireless access point and get full coverage over the house and yard.
I could not get this product to work. Tried using the manual and website instructions. Purchase a brand new and that one works fine.
1) Poor quality material2) Very heavy3) Too much of heat produced4) Tooooooo Pricy5) Just 512MB RAM for such high price?
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.
Vocal recognition was poor. I had to enter a name many times to get installed. Then ,had a lot of trouble getting voice recognition to put the call though. Apparently you have to used exactly the same tone of voice. My 93 old mother could not do it.
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 is the second time I have bought an accessory online for my Color 20GB Ipod only to discover that it is designed for the monochrome 20GB Ipod only, apparently. Very frustrating. No instructions and nothing on the packaging or item description explaining this. Anyway, if you are looking for a case or a belt clip for a color 20GB Ipod, do not buy this case, it simply is not quite thick enough.
I give this product 1 star for the following reasons:* Driver CD was updated in 2003, 5 years ago. The included drivers don't even work with Windows XP, let alone Vista.* No URL for the web site to download newer drivers. If you look on the CD to find the manufacturer (it's not on the packaging), then do a Google search, you can find some newer drivers to download and install.* Once newer drivers are installed, the device is identified correctly. However, it still failed to work for my uses, b/c the serial software I was using needed to be able to query the serial port for a Baud rate (pretty standard requirement for serial communications), and the cable or driver doesn't support that. I realize this product may work for other uses, but it didn't for mine.I've used a different USB to Serial cable for the same use, and it worked fine - my advice is to spend the money on a better one from a reputable manufacturer.I was eventually able to solve my problem another way without using this product; fortunately TigerDirect was courteous and helpful when returning it.
Does not work at all for Window 7, just like an earlier review stated (currently using an Alienware M11x laptop)I had an older laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad) running Windows XP, and for this computer, it would read CD's about 20-30% of the time. The rest of the CD's, the Targus would make some initial noise, then stop. Tried unplugging and replugging the Targus with the same results. Often times, I'd have to go to a computer at work to extract files off a CD, then load them onto a flash drive and use the flash drive to download files onto my computer, thanks to the Targus' failure to read CD's. If I was trying to download a program, then I'd be out of luck. I can't think of any other piece of hardware that has been so agonizingly frustrating as this one.
I can't under-rate the product because the description is off, but I got the red/gray/black colors just as the another reviewer did, and I can clearly see that the description says "green, blue and orange". AND I bought these from amazon directly, not throgh another retailer.Also, there are no earbud sponges included.Now, reviewing the product:Upon opening the mail package, I noticed how small these are! It's not something bad, but I had the impression that they were larger. They are about 2 3/4 inches long and 1 1/8 inch wide. However, the center section is narrower at 3/4 of an inch.I immediatley tried these on my iPod's earbuds and did not like them for the following reasons:1. The center section is too narrow and when you want to roll all the cord of the earphones (when you're not using them), you have to roll the cord so many times that the roll ends up being like 1 inch thick. It won't feel good inside your pocket, together with your iPod.2. Because of the narrow center and the many times I had to roll the cord, the cables inside the cord immediatly started twisting or "braiding". It's like the cables inside the gray cover of the earbuds got twisted inside and started braiding on each other... the cord doesn't look as a soft line, but has some bumps and unevennes because of this. I'm not an expert on audio and I'm using apple's earbuds, but besides the aesthetic downgrade, this could affect the sound delivery of the earphones. For instance, the newer version of Etymotic's top of the line ER-4P earphones (originally sold around $300) are braided because it improves something... (yeah, who would have thought?). If I had those, I don't think I would roll them in the TuneTie.3. The last gripe is that holes in the TuneTie don't hold my earbuds tightly. This may be because at some point in time, Apple starting making smaller earbuds (I can't recall when they switched to the smaller ones). But my earbuds won't stay secured in the holes.The end result is that this is a product that claims to be designed for iPod, but does not fully deliver fot the iPod earbuds.In other words, you might be better off rolling the cord around the iPod than purchasing a pack of three of these.
My Epson RX600 LCD went bad within the warranty, Epson replaced it. It went bad AGAIN within the warranty so I requested a different model - EPSON refused and sent me my third RX600. The LCD went bad at 14 months so I am out of luck. DON'T BUY EPSON.
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.
Got this 4 months ago and it worked great until 2 weeks ago. Now the red lights on the front blink to show that it has a signal, but the base unit doesn't emit any signal. I was able to plug in the wired extender LED and that is working for now. I was initially very impressed by this product, but after seeing other one-star and two-star reviews on here where they've had the same problem, I'm now not so impressed.
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.
It is not the perfect match with Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens in 2 points;1. The Lens cap of Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM doesn't fit completely on this Protection Filter. The outside edge of Protection Filter is not deep enough for the click feature on Lens cap. So need to be carefule that Lens cap can easily come off with a light shock when this Protection Filter is attached between the Lens and Lens cap.2. Lens Flare is seen more with this Protection Filter on.Since Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM has the inner focus system, some light (especially taking the night scenes) will be enhanced to be visible as Lens Flares generated by this Protection Filter.
I am building a house and get to have a media room so I plan on pre wiring for surround and networking. I have been looking for in wall rated 12awg wire for a while now and did a search and this wire came up. I looked at the one picture and read the reviews and all looked good, so I ordered a test roll in 25' length in case it would not meet my needs,glad I decided on that methodology. Item arrived quick thanks to prime and I was pleased to see a thick well protected wire but sorely disappointed when I rolled out the first few feet to find no UL rating and no CL or CM rating. So even though it is bulk cable and you can find plenty of reviews talking about its in wall use, it is not in wall rated.Aside from that I found it to be true 12awg wire and indeed has excellent insulation but when it comes to stripping the wires the outer jacket is easily snipped and the cotton sheathing protects the individual leads so that is nice. However the insulation on the individual leads almost refuses to come off cleanly. I used Klein strippers and have no issue on other 12awg wire but after using several different methods including the good old sharp knife thumb spin method and splitting the length I cut down to it still did not come off clean. Just to note I am not an amateur at wire cutting so hope this helps.
I had written a big long review on how great this TV was... But I had to return it due to a High tone emitting from the set. Very annoying in small rooms
These headphone absolutely kill my ears after about thirty minutes of use! I got these to wear at night so I could watch TV and not wake up my girlfriend, I can't wear these more than 30 minutes before my ears start hurting, try watching a whole movie and you will be rubbing your ears for at least an hour afterwards trying to recover. The product besides comfort is just fine, sound quality, range, everything else works just fine (not great), but the comfort level of these headphones is by far the worst I have ever seen.
I'm on my 2nd HP-6310, but I think I'm done with HP printers, or for that matter anything from HP at all. My first 6310 worked OK, even though it was a resource hog with all the bloat-ware that gets installed when you set it up for the first time. That printer lasted about two years before it started filling every other printout with streaks of random garbage.Mistakingly, I bought a 2nd 6310, since the it was on sale at Staples at the time and it it had all the features I was looking for (fax, copier, network interface), and the previous one had worked OK before it started causing problems.This one now jams immediately when printing photos, using the exact same HP photo paper that we had used with the last one.There was a time when Hewlett-Packard was a Great American Company. They have long ago, however, made the jump from a being a printer manufacturer to just being a seller of overpriced ink.
I bought this Notebook cooler to help cool down my MacBook Pro which gets pretty hot when playing games on it. Unfortunately this Notebook cooler is Way too small for a MacBook Pro (15.4"). The rubber feet of the MacBook hang off the unit, but what makes it even worse is the Metal of the grate scratches to bottom of the laptop. If you have seen a MacBook Pro it is metallic like to begin with, and metal on metal makes for a lot of scratching....Not Good. The fans worked ok, and yeah the light is too bright in my opinion. A little black electrical tape could fix that though. Overall for my laptop, this unit is no good.
As some previous people have commented, the bottom wiring and even screws are exposed. This leads to discomfort while using as on the lap as opposed to another surface. The wiring is loose and can in some instances be snagged on loose items. This happened to me where the connections near the on/off switch (which are very exposed) caught on a something and were pulled free.From my experience the fans are not as quiet as some people have said. They are regular fans used in most PCs, just serialized and set onto a lightweight frame. The only advantage the whole unit has is the frame itself which does help to distribute some heat and is angled for airflow.Luckily the unit is inexpensive and may be worth buying if you want a cheap, alternative to having your laptop lay flat.
I posted a review two weeks ago, but it hasn't appeared, so I'm trying again...I bought this lock two years ago. It has always been difficult to remove. (Note: despite what some other reviewers seem to think, it does NOT have a motion detector - that's a different lock.) Recently, the lock decided to remain firmly inside my iBook, despite my efforts to remove it. After a fruitless call to Targus's customer support, I finally got it out. That took over 30 minutes of struggle. My next step was going to be purchasing a hack saw. Apparently, the Targus lock is not a good fit for iBooks. I'm going to send mine back and demand compensation. If you own an iBook, I strongly suggest you buy a lock made by someone other than Targus.
We purchased a Coby boombox. Everytime we turned up the volumn, the cd would skip. We tried this several times and it was always the same. We returned it and received another one. It did the same thing. I called Coby and they said the Boombox was defected so we had to send it back again! If the product was defected, then why are they selling it?????
I am posting this review after about 5 months. I used this battery in a Panasonic TGA271. All I can say is that it simply does not last and no longer holds charge for more than 5 minutes. I have second handset where the battery is still good after 2 years. I will not buy this again. Cut me off unexpectedly last week, so it died quickly.
Shipping delays aside i returned this because of its condition.It looked almost obviously used, had a scratch on the threads. Needed a severe cleaning at best. Outer edge of filter had indication of usage & prior (attempted) cleaning. Generally in poor shape & possibly the poorest looking filter i've had shipped to me.I tend to doubt the one i recieved was new/unopened retail. I'm not sure what happened. It appears it was originally out of stock & they may have shipped it from overseas. Some one probly just tossed it together.Difficult to say this is a 'review' of the product as i doubt the condition mine showed up in is normal.Can't recommend ordering it from here though.
I know this is one of the cheapest digital cameras you can buy. I got it on clearance at Target when it was really marked down. And I'm not picky about cameras. I always used to use $15 film cameras. But this camera is really not worth anything.As soon as I opened the package I knew something was wrong. It's really light and plastic-feeling, like a toy. I shot a few pictures at the highest quality setting, from up close and at distance, with and without flash. When I downloaded them to my computer I was shocked at how bad they looked. Although this camera says it's 3.2 megapixels, I have to say I've seen photos of this quality from free webcams. The colors are all wrong and skin tones come out an unapealing yellow. The images are grainy. Without the flash, backgrounds are heavily shadowed. With the flash, the whole picture is white. In short, there was no way I could have used any of the pictures for any purpose at all.I'm returning it tomorrow because I think it's a total ripoff, even at the clearance price. How much would I pay? I don't know, but the old, cheap, film cameras I used to buy are still much more useful than this thing. So you figure it out.
Bought these based on reviews by other users. What a major disappointment. It's absolute torture fitting them to your ears and when you finally accomplish that, the sound is tinny and thin with absolutely no bass. Fortunately I was able to return them for a full refund, but I could never recommend them to anyone else.
I wish someone had mentioned this is a PC-only device before I purchased it. Not only does the mapping software shipped with this require a Windows operating system, but Magellan does not support Macs.I've managed to get the thing loaded onto my palm, but now I can't even get a satellite read: and there's no way to consult the help file, since it's provided on the Magellan site for download in a format not recognized by my Macintosh. (It involves a DLL, which is PC-only.) Not to mention that the software updates are downloaded in a ZIP format that's not Mac-friendly.Since the Palm m500 works with both PC and Mac, why doesn't the m500 companion work with both? And why is this a fact you've got to take pains to discover?
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.
I bought my first LT30HV LCD TV in December, 2004. After about 8 or 9 months I would continually lose the picture. After several discussions with Customer Service (they had me try various things to correct the problem), they decided to ship me a new TV. I received it in early October, 2005 & everything was fine - at first. About 10 months later, the set started going black after it was first turned on & I had to turn it off & then on again. Over the course of the next couple of months, this problem got progressively worse. Now, I sometimes have to turn it off & on 10 to 20 times before it will stay on. So, I have had two sets -- neither of which worked a full year. Also, I found out that the second set that was sent to me was a refurbished set. I have spoken with technical support and customer service on many occasions but they refuse to do anything about it because it is "out of warranty".
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!
DVD player would not read any DVD's. I mailed it back in for a refund as I was told to do by Amazon. I received my refund from Amazon with no problem. Thanks!
If you want to shuffle play all discs & all tracks you better look elsewhere. This is a carousel CD changer that only shuffle plays music tracks on ONE disc only. Worthless! I had to send it back.
the disc was never readable or mountable on my powerbook g4 running 10.4.8swissbit support finally emailed me a disc repair software tool but the disc again was unreadable whenever connected to any computer. the best solution swissbit could provide was to Please mail or call Victorinox for further instructions.hopefully Victorinox will do better and replace it with a working device. very unhappy with this product and it seems I am not alone
For shame Panasonic. It's quite obvious that there are serious flaws ridden in this DVD model. Just as with so many customers, my A120 went sour after barely a year. It refuses to play discs, even brand new ones, with the message &quot;No Play&quot;. The ones that actually do play often have pixelation issues. Avoid.
I've had this camera for 18 months now, and no matter how I set it up, regardless of the situation... 90% of the pics are terrible! Always blurry, always dark. I have fiddled around with the settings trying to find the right balance, and there isn't one! After reading other reviews, I presume that I purchased a faulty one! Shame on me for not taking it back sooner! I do not recommend this POS and simply suggest spending a little extra money for a D-SLR. Trust me, you will be much happier in the end. (Sorry Nikon... I love my D200, but this thing stinks!)
I was previously using a wireless remotes to control my IPOD in both my vehicles (Pioneer DEHP4100& Sony CDXGT610ui). Wireless remotes are AWESOME! Then I self installed entire new system in my 01 Maxima SE beginng w/ the AVIC-F700BT head unit. I needed a way to control the AVIC-F700BT so I scoured the net looking for a wireless remote. This SWI-PS steering control interface was all I could find. Hard to beleive Pioneer does not include or have a compatible wireless remote for the AVIC-F Series. I have to say - install of this interface was THE BIGGEST pain the a**. It got done but not without hassle and I'm an experienced installer. The instructions for my application actually state: "'put' wires to white interface wire". What does "put" mean? I called PAC and the tech clarified that "put" means to: strip the vehicle steering control wires, splice to the incl resistors and splice that to the white wire on the interface - essentially "however" way you see fit. Then, do it again for the other 4 wires. Try doing that inside your vehicle's dash. This unit is not for the un-mechanically savvy. Either way it works so-so. The new AVIC-F700 is touchscreen so I've been tapping the screen. Final verdict: if you can find a wireless remote OPT FOR THAT INSTEAD. The PAC SWI-PS was supposed to keep my eyes on the road but it's intermittent operation has destracted me from that.
These over-hyped headphones are so uncomfortable that they feel like you're wearing a very tight vise over your head! They're the most uncomfortable headphones that I've ever worn and they're way too heavy for extended use. There are a lot better headphones out there for the money: Check out the incredible Audio-Technica ATH-M50M headphones. Avoid these atrocious Sennheiser HD-555 headphones at all costs!
I can't really review the camping stove, because I didn't receive the stove. I did receive a shipment, but it was a kids' camping gear set instead of a camping stove.Since I needed the present quickly and it went along with the theme of our gifts to our kids (It was a camping gear theme for CHRISTmas - both adults and children), I settled for it. What I received is okay but I was definitly disappointed.Since I decided to "settle" for what was received, I did not contact you; but since you asked - I'm informing you of the situation.Thank you, -mendi holt
So far I've used two of the tapes only to find out that one of them was broken right out of the package.
It was fast and easy to hook up and configure. But, it just stops working every once in a while. The red diagnostic light comes on and the thing just locks up. Very frustrating.When it works, it's great and I love it.I called their tech support and the only thing they could offer was to upgrade the firmware. I did it, and it still locks up.I went back to using just the modem directly without the router.For me, it was a waste of money.
I understand that some shoppers may be on a budget, and cheap Chinese made goods like this are very appealing. But, you would be much better off to save your money and buy a significantly better system, perhaps this YamahaYamaha YHT-280BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)Home Theater System. The Yamaha model turned out to be much better built, and I added a cheap DVD player for like $45 more. If you're on a budget, you want your purchases to last a long time, and this Phillips system will not do that. Do a search for this Phillips DVD home theater system and you will see many people complaining about it lasting about a year and failing. I got lucky, mine failed right away so I could just return it and buy something better. The newer versions of this aren't holding up much better either.While it lasted, here is what is was like to use it:Pros: Cheap, small, easy to use.Cons: The sound is lackluster, there are no Bass and Treble controls (minimum requirements in my opinion) so listening to most music sounds like a portable boom-box. The high frequencies are missing, and the bass from the subwoofer is barely even noticeable. In fact, my $50 computer speakers sound better. The "EQ" presets are a joke, they have very little effect. Radio reception is horrible, and there is no FM Mono switch to help with poor reception. Anybody who thinks this sounds good has not experienced a good stereo system, and has not compared various items in this price range.I gave it two stars because it doesn't sound bad, it just doesn't sound good. But the reliability factor should be a huge concern. Amazon, Circuit City, Best Buy should all stop carrying equipment that doesn't last longer then a year, and this will only happen if people stop buying it. Save up your money, you only have to spend a little more to get a significantly better product. Think about it, you should only need to buy a stereo once every ten years or so, and spending an extra $100 will save you a lot of money if your purchase actually lasts that long. I guarantee you that this line of Phillips Home Theater Systems are not built to last.The manufacturer claims 1000 Watts of power. Unless they have secretly invented the "perpetual machine" (a scientifically impossible scenario describing a machine that generates the same or more power than it consumes), they are outright lying. The power drawn from the electrical input is only 230 Watts. So, where is the other 770 Watts coming from? Everybody needs to complain about amplifier rating lies, and hold manufacturers to a measurable standard.
The price is GREAT. I've been looking for one of these for two years, but wouldn't pay $ for the IBM part. No matter where I shopped, the price was $ minimum. This Viking 128MB RAM chipset DOES NOT fit correctly into the slot. I've been fixing home PC's as a hobby, so I know what I'm doing here. This would have been an oddball total RAM combination (if it caused a problem, all I'd have to do was replace the 32MB chipset with the 128MB one) besides IT WON'T FIT ANYWAY! It's the right part, but it seems as if it was very slightly miscut on the left end wedge where the bracket goes in to lock (by less than a millimeter).I took the risk of starting my computer with it not locked on the one side. I figured since it was pushed in as far as it would possibly go, it may work. I hit the start button on the tower after everything was put back and the computer would not go on. It apparently could not get past the RAM during start-up.I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE TO MY SYSTEM. I removed the chipset, and had to restart twice- but I'm safely back to my 32MB RAM. :(
The item described is not what I received and I didn't realize it and it has caused me hours of frustration and more money. Judy Hanson
This digital photo frame looked really promising on paper: JPEG viewer, MP3 and video player. I had thought of getting it for my dad, so he wouldn't need to use the computer to view photos taken with the digital camera. I had low expectations for this product, given previous experiences from no-name companies and reviews from some Amazon customers.Boy, were my low expectations exceeded, except in the wrong direction! This product is MUCH WORSE than I could've imagined. Right when I opened the box, I saw the cheap quality of the construction and low grade plastic. It seemed fragile and cheaply made. Upon turning it on, I discovered what everyone was saying. This product is EXTREMELY low resolution. The color saturation is awful and every image appears blocky and blurry.The SD card read speed is extremely slow and response rate is even worse. It takes about a second for the unit to respond to the remote control. I haven't tried the MP3 or movie player functions yet, but I doubt they'll justify keeping this. Even at $20, I wouldn't buy this piece of junk.Bottom line: the resolution is awful awful awful. The unit feels and behaves cheaply. Avoid this piece of garbage. I'm returning it as soon as I have time to go to the post office.
The ad. did not indicate that this products digital camera only worked with Windows and not MAC. All of our computers are MAC and so the product had to be returned.
NO AIRPORT CARD LOOKED LIKE IT WAS REBUILT SCRATHES EVERYWHERE NO USB NO ETHERNET INPUT IT WAS JUST AWFUL SPECS WERE WRONG LIED ABOUT EVERYTHING
Just receieved this and it doesn't work... I am asking for a replacement or refund as I rather pay 30 for something that works than 10 for something I have to play around with.
My husband and I purchased this camera on Nov 19th. After taking pictures during the holidays and having very few turn out, we have sent it in for warranty work. It appears that the flash is not synced with the shutter as most of the pictures were grainy, underexposed or overexposed. Hopefully this is a problem that will be corrected.
I have it on high but my laptop still shuts down so I have to turn a regular fan on it as well.
I also had a failed unit. sent back to Meade in January it's now the end of Febuary and I still don't have a replacment. Meade says "I'll ship that out ASAP" Read all the reviews and you start to see this same message over and over. Go look at the Better Business site for Meade Scientific, they are rated "F" for support. ("A" = good). I will now avoid all Meade Products. People with working unit should consider themselves lucky...
Pros : Sound quality is good as they sayCons :Doesnt look so good. Doesnt look neat.Not comfortable to wear.The enhancer and the mic looks big as if this is a headset made in 1930'sMoral : I am not at all satisfied with this product, did not expect such one from My Favourite brand Plantronics.I am returning this back to amazon. !
I purchased this to put on my desk at work, but after unpacking it, it didn't work with my iphone or my itouch. It does work with my much older ipod, but the sound quality isn't the greatest. It's great for my 10 year old for in her room because she can't turn it up too loud or it starts to sound bad.So, for the price, it's good for a young kid who might not notice sound quality, but that's about it.They need to update the description for this item so everyone is aware it doesn't work with the ipod touch or iphone.
The charger worked the first time I used it and has never worked since. :(
I purchased these for my mustang.I read the reviews and bought them even thou i was skeptical about the quality of them because the price was so low.Well i was wright they are total JUNK they are not even worth the cost of shipping them back.If you are looking to throw your money away then buy them but other than that dont waste your time or money.They should not be allowed to sell JUNK like this.I only gave one star because you cant give them none.I hooked them up and could not even hear them until i put my ear up to them and then all i heard was noise not even close to what you would expect to hear from a tweeter.Any body that says these even work is ether def or lying.
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...
I used to have a Minolta Maxxum, and with it almost every lens that could fit on it. At some point I sold it all at a loss, because the camera had it's day and the end was in site. My whole camera kit gave me back about $400.00 - including this lens and many others. When I purchased my lenses, there was not one Maxxum lens over $150.00. So it's a shame to see these greedy, price grabbing, gouging prices for these lenses, and it's all because they fit on Sony cameras. whether its used or new, the prices are ridiculous on lenses that only a few years ago you could purchase ALL for less than $100.00. You can tell the prices are out of control because you can buy a Maxxum for $30.00 or less! Now who puts a $999.00 lens on a camera worth $30.00. It's highway robbery and taking advantage of unwary consumers - there is no shortage of these lenses and no reason other than the sellers know Sony camera owners need to find a cheaper alternative to the high priced Sony lenses - and when they search they won't find any rest here either. I am ashamed that Amazon, or any REAL retailer would allow this rip to have a place on it's site, and it makes me want to chuck the whole idea of owning one of these cameras if I have to contend with such blatant B.S. - the Korean corner store owners were criminalized for price gouging during the Rodney King riots - but apparently there is no such thing as gouging when it comes to crap like this.
You thought your desktop crashed a lot? Well then, just get a Replay TV. With reds being replaced by a blinding bright white, lost recordings, screwy download times that are sometimes totally ineffective, anyone would be better off waiting until they figure this one out. And they will, believe me, because the idea is great. When Replay works as it is supposed to I am aghast at the power it gives the person to create their own programming instead of depending on a bunch of bozos to do it for them. Good product, ain't up to snuff yet. Too darn expensive too.BTW, don't get the shortest recording one, I believe it is the 2020, as you will regret not having the extra space. I have their top of the line and in three weeks already had filled up their hard drive. Forces you to watch your TV too quickly.
The cable is not flexible at all. I had it hook up to my new Samsung LED, but I removed it because it was putting pressure on the conection.
I would hold off on buying this one ( Model BEFW11S4 V.2 )Anytime a cordless phone is used in the house it knocks out my wireless connection.Otherwise it works great when the cordless phone is not used.They do have a new version 5 Ghz.Too late for me,
Be warned: Logitech has changed their support policy from unlimited telephone support to a maximum of 60 days. From that point you will be on your own with a website and user groups.Believe me, you will need their 'phone support. There are too many issues that develop which cannot be resolved while connected with their server.When I bought the unit, I did need their telephone support several times. Now I have issues and they have refused to assist.In addition, the original unit had a hardware failure and they have since sent me two refurbished replacement units. The first replacement unit did not work from the outset when received, the second replacement unit worked for 10 days, now it is dead.While their customer service staff and warranty support staff has tried to be helpful, the product they are selling, and, the refurbished replacements just do not work! While it is, in theory, the best of its type product in the marketplace, the reality is that it is not worth the efforts [not to mention the cost] to make it work, especially since they now limit support to 60 days.I would very much have preferred to enthusiastically recommend this product, instead, I suggest that you avoid buying the product and look elsewhere.Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote (Silver)
I didn't actually buy this device, but I suggested it to a friend who did. He was very impressed by my IRiver U10 (now Clix) because of the Flash Games. Come to find out the device will only play the two games that come with the device. The flash files are part of the firmware and thus are not visible or removeable, and even more important, you CAN NOT add new games or programs. This is a shame because there are a growing number wonderful flash games and applications available. This was confirmed on the Adobe site, but is mentioned nowhere on the Samsung site or manual.If you want this MP3 player, buy it. It's really pretty and seems totally awesome other than this major oversight on Samsung's part. Hopefully Samsung will get it right and release a new firmware version that supplies the functionality advertised. For now my buddy will return his and I won't recommend it.
For some reason, the version 4 of this card never worked with my Win XP home edition. The driver Linksys provided would cause my laptop to, at best, to stall and crash at other times. I just could not get it to work. My room-mate also had one (Win XP Pro). The driver didn't cause any problem on his system but he had other problems. For one the card would not find or connect to the access point if it's right next to it!! I would strongly suggest products of other brands as opposed to Linksys (I had a linksys access point which I got rid off!!)
I thought this was a great deal for 100 cases, but out of 100 I'm left with less than 60 that arn't damaged. The cases that arn't damaged are still very poor quality, and smell funny. The edges of the case are very rigid and sharp, not smooth like a typical case. The center hub does not hold discs very well, many cases do not close properly, and the plastic liner is very thin and easily rips. These cases are "OKAY" as a replacement, but if you're a reseller I would avoid these for your customers.
Don't get this adapter unless you are:A: In an airconditioned room, andB: Plan on using no operating system beyond Windows XP, andC: Enjoy talking to brick walls for customer support.I live in Australia. It is summer, and it is hot. And if being hot and sweaty isn't enough, my shiny new wireless adapter keeps dropping out every time I try to load a page. This makes me angry. This is purely a heat issue, having a fan blasting at it seems to solve the problem, but a well engineered device shouldn't NEED that.I am also an IT student. I like the idea of experimenting with different operating systems. Like Windows XP x64 edition. And Linux. I dare anyone to get a straight answer out of Netgear Customer Support as to whether they plan to produce 64-bit drivers. Their solution is to cover their eyes and pretend the future doesn't exist.My solution: cover your eyes and pretend Netgear doesn't exist. If you want a truly robust solution, buy a wireless bridge/client/access point. There is nothing to install internally or even any software to install, and they offer much more flexibility. I'm just frustrated I didn't do any research. I THOUGHT Netgear was a reputable company. How wrong I was.
I bought this bag looking at the display on amazon. But compare to price I paid this bag is not atall good. Size is small, extra pockets are useless, where you cant keep much. Camera pocket is also not convenient.Only plus point is quality of material used.
Static too loud. Hard to get sync'd with a freq. At times it works but those times are few and far between. Way too much $$$$$ for the performance I have seen.
Nice lens, but the glass rattles too much within the frame and is really quite annoying.
The price is right on this KVM switch, but that's where it ends. If you switch back and forth between two running PCs and at least one is running WinXP, it won't find the mouse when you return to the WinXP machine. DLink support suggests using a non-scrollwheel mouse (which is a poor fix), but even then, with a standard two-button PS2 mouse, it still won't activate the mouse once you move away from the WinXP box and then return.Look elsewhere for a KVM switch.
Disappointed in condition. No memory stick or manual or instructions came with camera. Had to print owner's operating manual, all 46 pages, to learn how to use camera. Have had no success taking photos. Will not buy another electronic device from Amazon.Kodak EasyShare C340 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
I ordered it after I bought notebook, but doesn't fit my widescreen notebook. I returned it.
I can't recommend these as they have a serious mechanical design flaw. After a few months my first pair snapped at the thin plastic where the headband connects to the earpiece. I sent them back to iLuv and they replaced them for free. The second pair broke just like the first. I was able to glue them back together but they just broke again. I'm now on my third pair, but this time I've glued some thick neoprene foam on the inside of the headband just above the earpieces so that it, not those thin plastic pieces, take the strain of the headband pushing inward. We'll see how long they last -- I don't hold out much hope.If they'd fix this flaw, it would be a reasonably nice product. There's some buzzing as others have noticed, but it's not too bad, and other than that the sound is pretty good. The freedom from wires is very handy.
I purchased this CD player because of the anti-skipping claim and that others had recommended it for running. I can not use this player unless it is placed on a table and not moved. It skips at the slightest movement. Certainly can't recomment it to anyone. It was a waste of my money.
I am returning my TiVo after finding out about a few surprises. First the monthly fee. What? Second it records and tries to guess what I might like to watch. Ok , ummm I share a TV with three people, so who does it think is watching it anyway. I'm getting a ReplayTV. No monthly fees. It only records waht I want and it will give me six more hours of storage all for the same price. Plus I think the company has a straight-forward honest approach. Tivo is all glam with their bubbly TV guy everywhere.
please dont waste your money on this piece if crap..it has barely any volume but when you use the earphones it blasts in your ear but when the earphones are removed to listen to it in the car you cant even hear it ...this product sucks
I purchased the Sony PEG-NX70V/U yesterday.I was very impressed on how little effort it took to import the data from my Handspring Visor.I downloaded the new Palm Desktop and got it running, no problem.I also bought Sony 128MB memory. It doesn't talk about Magic Gate Memory until page 96 of the manual.Today is a different story.I can't get anything off my Clie! I created a really fun movie and because I don't have a memory stick reader on my computer, I can't get it off to e-mail to others.I tried to get pictures off via the Picture Gear Studio supplied with the installation disk. The download was not intuitive. After I went to the website, I found out how to do it. When I tried to do it, the Binder program immediately crashed despite 3 new installs to try to improve it.I tried to download music but the SonicStage program is cumbersomely slow. Also, I ran into the message that I need a Magic Gate memory stick, so I can't transfer anything!Finally, it appears that you can get all of your files off the device by e-mail. I checked Earthlink, they don't appear to support Sony. I checked Comcast, they don't appear to support any wireless. Finally, I checked Cingular (my cell phone provider) and they don't support Palm OS 5.The PDA works great, and as advertised. Just don't try to get anything off of it except the normal Palm schedule stuff. :(
I returned a KDL-40S20L1 to Sam's Club because you could not use the zoom function when watching a 720p/1080i source. Many HD programs are not in full 16:9 screen so this became very annoying.I saw this KDL-40S2400 at Amazon for a great price and ordered it. The service from Amazon and the delivery from Eagle were excellent.I would give it 4 stars. The HD is fantastic, but the SD is lacking. It usually is on HDTV's due to upscaling 480i signals. Buy-Buy-Buy!
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...
Don't waste your money on these headphones as the noise cancelling does not work. I tested the headphones in different noisy places and it failed in every test. Also, the battery compartment is very bulky and heavy, and it drives me nut. I wasted my money
The first thing i noticed was that the laptop didn't come with a Windows CD. I called customer service about this and they informed me that everything i needed was backed up on a 2nd partition on the hard drive.When i buy a computer with a 60 gig hard drive, i expect to have a 60 gig hard drive, not a 40 gig with 20 gigs that i can't use because its reserved for backup space. That's what the DVD burner is for.One of the ram chips burnt out. I had to fight with customer service for a while. The first person i talked to told me to reinstall windows. Since it didn't come with a windows disk, i installed my copy of XP Professional. Same problem with a missing page file was happening, so i called up and they informed me that since i installed a different version of windows, it had voided my warrenty and they would not be able to help me. I fought with them for a while (3 days) and was able to get them to take my laptop, replace the malfunctioning RAM and for some reason replace my hard drive. That took them a month and a half.Overall, HORRIBLE customer service. The laptop itself has a few kinks with it, but i think that's just because i got lucky and got the one screwy one out of the entire batch that was made. This may not be the case, however, because i have a few friends who also bought Averatec laptops, and they've had to reinstall their drivers for their mouse, sound or usb drives several times. I've had to reinstall my touch pad drivers a few times.The keyboard is also a little screwy as far as its demensions go. The zxcv row is moved over a few milimeters compared to other laptops, and the shift key for the left hand is half sized. The shift key on the right hand is oversized. The period key is half the size of a normal letter key. Same goes for the ?/ key. There are also two \| keys which leads me to beleive that they could have gotten rid of one in order to make they keyboard have proper dimensions. If i go onto any other laptops or keyboards now, i get confused.Averatec is a screwy little company. I don't think i'll buy from them again. I've since replaced the ram in the machine with stuff i know doesn't burn out, and i've upgraded the hard drive to a 160 gig.As far as good stuff goes, The laptop stays very cool at all times unless it gets dusty. The power source stays pretty cool as well. The DVD burner is handy as it burns duel layer DVDs for more storage. The sound is low coming from the speakers, but through outside amplification, this laptop can make some serious noise. The screen is very nice. All the FN keys respond. Having a 10-key pad on the laptop is very handy.
When working, this unit did what it was supposed to do. My beef comes from the way it needs those special Nicad batteries. They don't hold a charge very well. And they wear out much too quickly - meaning a purchase of a $10 replacement battery. Got frustrated and just tossed the thing. Bought a $25 Terk unit - it uses all A/C power and works just as well.
I made the mistake of ignoring all the warnings regarding the poor HDMI audio . . cuts in and out constantly . . I bought this unit from Circuit City and to my shagrin, the audio went in and out from the get-go. . Really frustrating trying to watch a movie!! I will say though that the video on my Panasonic 50" Plasma HDTV looked great, the upconverting IS the way to go, but just not with THIS unit or THIS (Samsung) brand! Also, contrary to what Samsung claims, there really is no appreciable upconverting the signal for VHS tapes that I could see, they actually looked worse!!. In short, DON"T BUY THIS UNIT, it has a widely experienced defect. Shame on Samsung for releasing a product with known defects in the HDMI audio without a recall or warning to consumers. This thing cost over $350 bucks! I've lost all trust in Samsung and will avoid this brand from now on . . You would be wise to do the same given the number of reviews like this one . . .
I didn't like the product. Low bass, below average sound. Buy a Sony instead! The product (material) is ok though...hence I am giving it 2 stars.
I do not recommend using these cartidges. They did not work with my printer and it is too much hassle to send them back.
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.
I tested this camera extensively through the several days that I owned it. I found that it took acceptable, though not exceptional, pictures. (Comments some previous reviewers have made about over aggressive noise reduction seem to be true. Images were still less than stellar even when shot at ISO 100.)The reason I returned this camera is because the battery would not stay charged for very long. When fully charged, the battery would deplete itself with 6 to 8 hours. I tested all different settings, including power saving features, and nothing seemed to help. I may have gotten a lemon, but I figured you should know just in case.I bought a Canon SD1000 instead. Yes, a very different kind of camera, but right now there aren't many other cameras out there like this Panasonic. (It was disappointing to return it, but I couldn't deal with the battery issues.) BTW, the Canon is excellent. It has some limitations, like all digicams. However, it makes a great backup to my SLR.I gave this Panasonic a one star based on how important the issue of battery life was to me. Other attributes like the lens and build quality were great.
I'd read a great review rating this as a Best Buy and a very good rating. Set up was easy and I had my brother in law help with loading tunes. But the H10 kept freezing. Could only load a few songs and the system froze. And I couldn't shut it off, only with a toothpick on the reset button. It was very frustrating. So I returned it to the company and sent a letter asking either for an exchange, refund or instructions on how to fix. I received a very prompt refund for the full amount. I have an iRiver Clix 2GB on order now. My sister and brother-in-law both have several and highly recommended that I don't give up on iRiver and get another. So I will as I trust their judgement and CR.
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.
This board works great, but the processor that I paid big bucksfor wouldn't work in this board. Tried everything includingupgrading the bios.
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 have owned this monitor for 4 years. It worked fine until recently, but now I have a problem with the monitor flickering. After hunting on the web I found that this was a common fault with the 204T. Due to faulty electrolytic capacitors - there is a fix that is easily found by searching on Google - but it does involve dis-assembling the monitor and removing the faulty capacitors and replacing them. It's not difficult, but not for the inexperienced either. I think next time I will go with a manufacturer that doesn't use the cheapest components they can find.
This is a cheap UV filter and if you are only using the 50mm f/1.8 lens to shoot indoor portraits, don't bother with this.
Machine started freezing and won't play---even with new, unscratched discs. I paid top dollar for it 6 mos. ago and starting experiencing sporatic skipping / pausing about 3 mos. after ownership. Now it won't even load the DVD. Now I'm out of the "Return" timeframe with NO local store to return it to.
I paid $229.99 10 months ago. Now throwing it in the trash. Quit working and I don't play it that much. Not impressed with Oppo. I will not buy another one.
the supplier didn't send USPS. so when FEDX tried to deliver it while i was at work i didn't get it. i got Rembersed for the product but not the shipping which was more than the product. so i wasn't to happy.
Thought i would buy a cable i need on the cheap. Wasted $4 on this. would not allow any of my devices to connect. Save your money and buy something else.
I purchased a pair of these woofers and at first boxed it in an Atrend Bbox. They sounded like [...]. I read the specs from Pyle and did some homework. The Atrend box has a VAS of about 1.6 (Cu ft) where the specs on the Pyle sub is Vas (Cu ft)5.204. So I went to good old Home Depot and purchased some 3.4in MDF and got to work. Built a 24.5in cube which put me close enough to 5.204 without looking like a huge crate. I mounted the woofer in the case and still it sounded like crap. Thinking I got a bad woofer I mounted the other one. No Joy. I have since orderd New Car, Truck or SUV 15" Bass Subwoofer Pair 550 Watts Max per Sub MCW15. These sell as a pair for the same price as a single Pyle. I had purchased a pair of 12" prior and mounted them in a Atrend dual 12" box and they pound. I suspect that it's bigger brother (15" version) will pound just as hard. They should arrive today. P.S. Just in case you think that I too do not know or do not understand how to wire DVC woofers, I wired it SVC 4Ohm, DVC 8Ohm, and even tried DVC 2Ohm. There is a really good wiring site here [...].
How lame is that? Do they need help to figure out how to ship stuff economically via USPS? Have they even heard of USPS?
Please, I beg of you, do not get involved with Vonage. I must have spent 4 hours waiting on hold to reach customer service, billing, and number transfer. The only person I was able to speak to after 2 months was someone in the cancelation department! Get this, there is a $40 chage for canceling the service hidden in the contract!! While the device itself works, everything about Vonage is underhanded. All I can say is don't do it....
It did not read CDs and when I tried to play DVD's a message popped up saying that the DVD was "not intended for use in my region." It only played my Sims 2 game which is DVD-rom game. Also, it was kind of noisy. Needless to say, I returned the item.
PLEASE READ !!!Hi im from Minnesota land of 10k lakes so most of us guys up here fish and hunt. I bought this Hawkeye fish finder to find a cheaper substitute for ice fishing instead of a vexilar i knew it was to good to be true I was hyped up to go ice fishing with this,the Hawkeye couldn't even find the depth or anything it said it was made for. Horrible device DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCTgood luck to all you fishermen's out there catch em walleyes kill em crappies.
I bought one of these for myself and one for my boyfriend but returned them both a few days later. It was "ok" but had technical issues. Navigating through the menus wasn't very intuitive and as far as looks go, it was pretty boring. There were too many problems with the computer not recognizing the hardware, the media converter not working, MTP mode not working, and tech support not being able to help. After a few days of trying to solve the problem and not finding a solution, I decided it wasn't worth the trouble. I bought a Samsung S3 instead and couldn't be happier. It was the same price, looks much nicer, is easier and more fun to use, and it works without any technical problems.
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 have this printer and while the output is good, Epson has yet to release an application for Intel-based Macs to take full advantage of the scanning capabilities. For the time being, I have to use "full auto mode" when scanning and hope that the scanner correctly guesses the type of documents and crops to the selection. If I try to take more control over the scanning process, the scanner simply does not work. Very annoying, and I haven't received any help from Epson with this issue.
I bought the 120 GB passport more than a year back. Around 7 months after I started using it, I started noticing data loss. I ran a surface scan and was completely taken by surprise by the number of bad sectors on the drive. I had to send the drive back and get a replacement. My replacement has worked fine so far. However I had also purchased an 80 GB & a 160Gb passport before these issues cropped up. The 80 GB one died with no access to data. The 160 GB one is in the process of dying, I have managed to salvage some data from it however.The WD drives used in the passport does not seem to have a good life time which is probably why they only have a years worth of warranty.
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!
These are cheap knockoffs, not HP cartridges as stated and shown in the product picture.If you want fake cartridges, there are cheaper ones, or you can refill old ink cartridges yourself. If you want genuine HP cartridges, these are not them.
4 of the 4 rechargeable batteries worked for me for the 1st week - but after that both the charger and the batteries stopped working!The indicator lights were never ON when I put the charger into the plug. I would spend 15 dollars more to buy a Sony or Panasonic Charger. But I will never buy TechB, its terrible. I Hope Amazon takes the advice of no sell such bad things. It's indeed a total waste of money!!
The product may work well however it does not work with Windows ME.Jrw
I loved the CD player and the nature sounds CD - but it broke after only one month of use. The door mechanism would no longer close and because I thought I could fix it - I ended up destroying the mechanism, which is all made of plastic gears by the way. Too bad this good looking radio/CD is a piece of junk.
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 agree with other reviewers...DO NOT BUY. The plastic flash mount broke within 5 minutes of use. Split right down the middle of the seam and sent my 580 EX flash tumbling to the ground...completely useless!When I talked with the Canon technical rep and her supervisor, I was told this is a "safety" feature to prevent the flash shoe base from being broken when the flash is bumped against a hard object. Give me a break, the off-camera shoe cord breaks and the flash is also broken because it hit the ground -- the cord is 6 feet long. Canon hasn't published the "safety feature". The Canon Supervisor, Jim, told me that he carries two cords in case one breaks! Maybe I should carry two Canon 5D bodies and two 24-105mm lens!
How can a company that has historically made so many great products make such a total piece of junk? I have had this CD recorder for a year and a half. It is currently at a repair shop in the hope that they can fix the CD loading tray from constantly jamming and eating CDs. I'm not holding my breath because the folks at Pioneer are totally uncooperative about fixing the problem. I may have to throw away this [$$$] piece of, ahem, equipment because it simply won't work and I can't get it fixed. Whatever you do, don't buy a Pioneer CD player or recorder. If you're like me, you've had many other good Pioneer products and might be tempted to buy something like this from them. If you do, you'll regret it. Run away as fast as you can.
Do not buy this camera. Pictures are fuzzy, and since there is not a flash, you need really good lighting. This is not worth $1. Don't waste your time or money
I dont' think its the best camera. Sctatchy noise has to be plugged in to extension cord because batteries are rechargeable and last only 4 hrs. Good for the price to be able to watch things and the audio is good.
This came for free when I ordered a 100mm f/2.8 macro Canon lens. It took it because when you sell a lens people like to see that it has a filter and its good to throw in as a "bonus." That being said, I wouldn't have paid anything for this UV filter. Don't put a $10 piece of glass in front of a $500 - $1,000 lens. If you really feel like you need one, try thisHoya 67mm HD Hardened Glass 8-layer Multi-Coated Digital UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.
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.
Well below 50% accuracy when scanning a graduate text (more or less normal font type and size, etc.). Tried it on some magazines and on the package contents (quick start guide) and it was slightly better, the time and effort to manually correct what it had scanned makes it slower than simply typing it in yourself.
I purchased this product a number of years ago and never managed to open and install it until yesterday when I found out that current operating systems no longer support the product so it did not work. According to Kensington it only works with Windows Me or Windows 98. The company no longer makes this product and provides NO tech support.
My boyfriend gave me this digital picture frame as a gift, and we were both quite disappointed by the resolution. The picture quality is quite poor, and nothing like the great pictures they show on advertisements or the box. You can see each pixel on the screen, and you must be a specific distance away to truly enjoy the photographs. Perhaps we are just spoiled by the great quality we can see on our computer.
Amazon was great about shipping this product, but I eventually returned it due to several problems. They were also great about the return -- they paid the return shipping and I got a full refund.I never tried any recordings with this card using the Media Center software that is part of Windows MCE. I was using it with SnapStream BeyondTV 4.1. If you record using anything but the Best (DVD 720x480) quality level it would crop out part of the picture. This is a known issue that is apparently a driver issue. The latest Hauppauge driver did not solve the problem.The other problem I had is that several times when I was recording two programs at the same time, one of the recordings had nothing but static for the audio portion of it. I don't know if this was a problem with the card or BeyondTV, but I think it's probably due to the card. I don't know if I had a defective card or if this is just a problem with all of these cards.I also was not that impressed with the overall quality of the video this card captured. I have Hauppauge 250 and 350 cards in a couple of other PCs, and the video quality they capture is noticeably better than that captured by the 500 card. After reading some reviews, it sounds like this is the case for the 150 card also (and the 500 card is basically just two 150s placed on one card). BeyondTV works great with the 250 and 350 cards with none of the issues noted above; but I also only have one tuner card in the PCs that I use these cards in, so I can't comment on how well they would work in a dual tuner setup using BeyondTV.I returned the 500 card, and I instead purchased two VisionTek Xtasy Theater 550 Pro cards. Thus far I'm not having any of the issues with them in BeyondTV that I was having with the Hauppauge 500 card -- I can record at a lower quality level with no cropping, and I've had no audio issues so far. The quality of the video is also far superior to that captured by the 500 card (although maybe not as good as that captured by the Hauppauge 250 and 350 cards).
Good?1. Very LightBad?1. I guess it is made with very thin pipe, so that when I extend legs and tighten the knob, somehow it pushes the bottom piece ( pipe ) inside so that it blocks other pieces to come out. ( I didn't twist it too hard). I have to loose it to pull others out.2. I can hear the sound of springs inside. ( make it looks cheap :) )3. Each piece is not holding tight each other. I only use 2/3 length of each piece and leave 1/3 to overlap. otherwise it will be wabblilng.I am not going to buy this for this price. if it was $15, it will be ok, but for $25, find another one.
i used to buy this for my old printer. its cheap which is why i bought it but they changed brands. i know it was generic, but they switched brands and it wasn't as good. my print jobs turned out as if i was running out of ink. i will never buy again.
Sorry that the camera was not as the ad had described. Customer care was good and I was able to return the item. Just waiting for the credit to show up in my account.
I bought this a few months back to walk and jog with. It failed (100% quit) on outing number two...No bumps, no drops, no trauma, no stress, just in my pocket working poorly and then nothing at all. And no it wasn't the batteries. Prior to total failure it was impossible to tune, the needle indicator did not align with any of the channels, and then if you touched it, the tuning was forever lost. All of the switches are small, ergo difficult to maneuver if you have gloves on, or even if you have big fingers. Reception was poor (only 1/4 of the channels my Tivoli gets). It lost the AM function on outing number one. Maybe I just bought the 1 out of 200 that was totally useless, but it seems unlikely considering how simple this technology is. I would have given it two stars, but it's a Sony, it should be better than this!
I bought these to replace my worn out Sony MDR-EX71SL, and I am disappointed. These headphones are no match for the Sony's and I am surprised that these are twice the price. These headphones have no bass, and actually they have a weird tinny sound. I also own Sennheiser PX 200 (I love those), Sennheiser are known for their speciality headphones. I wonder how CX 300 even passed the final quality test.I am returning mine.
I ordered a Toshiba REGZA 32LV67U with built-in DVD player, and I got the tv yesterday. It worked well yesterday, but tonight, it went wrong. It cannot read any DVD discs, and the worse is, when I am watching TV, it will automatically switch to the DVD screen even if no disc is inserted. And if I shut off the power, it will automatically restart. I cannot watch TV, I cannot watch DVD. I cannot even eject the disc. The tv keeps reading the disc, you cannot do anything else.really bad. I wanna take my money back.
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 unit last year and recently bought another unit to replace it.The DVD player would freeze on nearly every disc I played, and in some cases would not allow playback. Plus, the remote control is awful. As people here have mentioned, the fast forward is combined with the chapter forward, which makes for a terrible experience.I would definitely not recommend.
I purchased this keyboard after a fairly extensive search of bluetooth portable keyboards. I bought it on price and availability. Now I wish I would have just gone with the Think Outside keyboard and paid the extra $$.My Dell PDA had some Active Synch issues with my older laptop and I got caught between Dell and Microsoft each blaming the other . . .but that is another story. . .The keyboard arrived quickly and set up mechanically quite well. I was pleased. I couldn't actually use it because I couldn't install the software drivers without Active Sych working. . .and for a variety of reasons, that took 60 days to get resolved.When I was finally able to load the drivers, the keyboard installed relatively easily. . .and I was ready to type!!. . .except that you had to hold certain keys down very hard to get them to register, and then 5 keys did not work at all, regardless of the pressure.I emailed my supplier who in turn sent me to the manufacturer. No phone numbers available for either. I've sent several messages to the manufacturer and have never received a reply. I guess I'm just stuck!!
Honestly, not even worth one star. Completely quit working after not even 3 months of use. Spend your money else where.
I was absolutely thrilled with how cute and how easy to use the Barbie Boombox was. My 5-year old absolutely loves it. However, like so many of the other reviewer for this product, the CD player quit working after exactly one year. My daughter mainly uses this for the CD player, so we are very disappointed in the quality of this product. Of course, the warranty expired at 90 days so we are out of luck. I will not be buying another at $59.99 only to have it happen again. Emerson, obviously this is a flaw in the product that needs to be fixed.
This functioned to my full satisfaction for 5 months. In the sixth month, the USB connector ceased to make firm contact with the cooler. I've jiggered it around for the last two weeks to no avail. This supposedly has a guarantee, but I resent having to put the effort into figuring how to make them honor it. I just want things to work and work for a reasonable length of time. I fear this item is just not well-engineered.
This product seemed good for my recharging needs. Convenient. After 2 months, however, it would not work. Kaput!! Adding up the postage it costs to send back an item - and to pay for when a new item is shipped back - returning the plug for a different one did not seem worth it. If it was reliable, I'd say go for it. Since it pooped out so quickly after only occasional use, I advise to search for other recharging options.
This thing works great when it works, but it won't even outlast the toner cartrige. I'm on my second drum, and I have had it exactly 2 years and it's already bad. I'm thinking of replacing my printer with another one (not made by Brother) before buying another one of these drums. They do go bad with time, even if you don't use it much. If you do buy one of these drums make sure it's fresh. And yes, I did leave my printer plugged in the whole time for these last 2 years, as per Brother's instructions (not on switched power strip) and it didn't make a difference.
I have a Linksys wireless 4-port cable/DSL router which works well with a Cisco Aironet PC card. Unfortunately, the Orinoco card I bought would never talk properly with the Linksys. Neither the Orinoco (Agere/Proxima) tech support people nor the Linksys tech support people could get them to work together. This card may work well with other access points, but not with this Linksys unit.
According to the Samsung manual page 60 bottom: "4. A PAL recorded tape can not be played back on this camcorder."This is in full contrary to the seller's description: "capable of PAL playback".Be careful if you intended to play back your PAL tapes, it won't work!See here:[...]
We purchased this item February 2006. In January 2007 the lamp blew. It was replaced free because it was under a year. May 2008, the lamp blows again. Now guess what? May 30, 2009 the lamp has blown yet again. And they cost almost $300. When we purchased the tv we were told the lamps would last a very long time. More than a year we were led to believe. I am so upset. I just wrote the company and waiting on a reply. Their response will determine my next step with a complaint. I will never purchase again and I would not recommend. Decent picture, but the cost to replace the lamps will cost you the prices of a new TV.
I bought the A120 2 months ago and already, after only playing about a dozen DVDs, there are problems. It appears that my A120 has problems reading the second layer of a &quot;dual&quot; layer DVD. After doing some reading and talking with a lot of friends, most DVD players have problems. With some Sony products, the video and audio are out of sync! I wonder why this type of information does not appear in Consumer Reports? Do your homework! I like Panasonic but DVD is far from being defect free.
I bought these studio phones and enjoyed them for a little over a year. They looked great, felt great, and sounded incredible.I'm real easy on my equipment, and these phones still look brand new.That said, imagine my surprise when the Right phone quit working.After a little research I found I was not alone on this.I contacted the service department at Audio Technica, and they said they would fix it...for a price(It came out to $30 more dollars than I originally paid for it!).I understand my warranty was up, but a company not willing to back up their crappy product, and still trying to get more money out of my pocket did not sit well with me.I see this more and more. Extreme prices for sub par products.So I'm in the market for some new headphones, and one thing is for sure. This company will not see any more of my money.
Although I suspected as much, when I received these cartridges they were some off-brand made in China. Everything in the listing said "Epson" and even showed Epson packaging (I saved the original page), so I thought maybe these were just grey market instead of being made for sale in the US. Some off-brands can really foul up a printer, and who knows about fading, etc., so I'm not about to use them. I've returned the items, so we'll see if I get a prompt refund.
This product does not work as advertised. It wouldn't project on our house, and it wouldn't even project clearly on the garage door. I have serious doubts that it would project on a closet door in a pitch black room. This was a HUGE disappoinment and a waste of our time. Pitiful. I contacted the seller twice to return it and they haven't even responded. I've had to file a claim with Amazon.
Usually dont write reviews but I'm putting this one because this device sucks.Bought my first one and it died in about 5 months of use. Got another one because I thaught the problem was mine. It also died in about 5 months.I didnt even over load all the ports, this is with just using one port.Its useless and would not recommend to anyone.
I recently bought this to use on a long flight to recharge my iphone 3G and my daughter's ipod touch however both devices says it doesn't support this accessory. I tried using it with the auto charger and got the same message. Waste of money.
I bought several packages of these from different offerors, but the quality control on the thickness and size of the attachments to the actual ear bud was pretty shabby, so they may come off in your ear instead of on the earbud. I did not have confidence these were any better.
The case fits the camera snug so that it doesn't take up more space in my pocket, but the hold for the wrist band is not large enough. In my opinion this is a fatal flaw considering this is one of its only features. It is as if there person who designed the case had know idea about how the camera worked other than its dimensions. Find something else if ease of use is important to you.
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.
Upon inserting the 20 pin connector into the motherboard, one of the wires came out of the connector. Ordered replacement but not thrilled with the fact that it will be from the same manufacturing run.
Wow, what a total piece of shit.Purchased from Fry's locally, installed in an open PCI slot on my mobo, booted up and installed the software (I'm running Win 7 with the most current updates btw). Neither program will run, no matter what I do."Your adapter did NOT install properly". Hrm, ok, no big deal, it happens sometimes. Go through troubleshooting, use my laptop to find current drivers - whoops, the most current drivers are the ones I already have. Reinstall the programs and drivers that come with it - won't run, won't install correctly, can't troubleshoot the issue.No matter where I search, can't find any different drivers and I can't seem to fix the issue either. I did find, however, QUITE a posts from around the web detailing a laundry list of issues with this card.My advice - stay away. There are plenty other network adapters that SHOULD and WILL work, I'm taking this one back tomorrow to exchange for another brand. Thanks for nothing D-LINK, I will NOT be buying from you in the future.
Don!t buy. The worst c.d.r.!s ever. Has an extremely low burn rate. Most of them I had to throw away. Don!t waste you money.
I read all of the &quot;It worked right out of the box&quot; reviews and finally decided to order one. However, this was just not the case for me. I first used the Quick Installation instructions, then the User's Manual, then the Web site and finally called support - connected twice and was dropped both times after extended periods on HOLD. Just could not get the product to work. I took Linksys out of the loop and connected every time, so it was not the network cards, cables or the cable modem. Will probably go with a 4-port hub and security software, should save a lot of fustration. Sending it back!
I should have read the reviews before purchasing this product. I tried to use it to connect my computer to the component inputs on my TV, which it will not do because the output signal is not component, but rather RGB.
The flexible connection from the USB port to the light is just not strong enough to hold the light in any position. Hard to use when it sags out of place.So, it's a waste of money. Fortunately, not a lot of money.
I use a laptop and I was having problems with the sound for a while. The jack got messed up somehow so I could only hear if I had my headphones pugged into the jack at some odd angle and I constantly had to wiggle it into place. After a while that didn't work anymore so I had to find an alternative...I bought this thing. It works. When I first plugged it in I was surprised that it actually worked but I wasn't blown away by the sound quality. I was just happy I could hear something. Anyway, it has been a few days and it still works but not very well. There is lots of static in the background and sometimes the sound cuts off completely. Also, itunes doesn't always recognize it but WMP does. I don't get that. This product is very cheaply made. I don't recommend it. There has got to be something better out there!
I've had the camcorder for only a few weeks and used it right out of the box. There is an easy setting mode that enables the most inexperienced user to use the camcorder right away. Chapters are automatically set up on the DVD during each pause while recording.If you are looking for video quality though, there are better choices. I've been researching camcorders since I bought this one and have found that the MiniDV camcorders are the better choice right now - in this price range.The video quality on the Sony DCR-DVD305 is fair, at best, even on the best video setting. I have only used the camcorder indoors - maybe the video quality would be more acceptable outdoors.If you do decide to buy the camcorder, I would suggest buying a wide angle lens for a better area coverage during filming. You can buy one for around $50.00.Overall I rate this camcorder as fair due to the video quality.
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!
I bought this unit specifically because I read the outside of the box which says "Composite video out - lets you play your videos and photos for iPod on most TVs". Turns out this is not true. I called the company and they said it was compatible but did not work. When you attach the unit to your TV and try to play a show, it says 'please connect cable'. After I did some research I found that Apple wants to sell you their own A/V cable that has some sort of copy protection chip in it. That's fine - but Altec Lansing should change their packaging. If you read the specs on their website, they have conveniently removed all mention of the composite jack - nice going Altec Lansing, very sneaky. BTW I'll be returning this device ASAP.
The PalmPix is compact and light weight. The price is good and the idea is great. But unfortunately the picture quality is not quite there. The picture on the palm is almost unusable, but once you hotsync (which takes longer than advertised) is still is not a very good quality picture. Not much detail. I am not sure what application or situation this product would work for, but I think I will wait till next year -- hopefully the technology will be better. This year I am sending back the Palm Pix
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!!!
The Brother 1270e Fax machine is always jamming. Extremely slow and usually have to make several attemtps at sending a fax before it connects and sends the message. Don't consider this one.
I bought this router so I could set up IPv6. I also liked the VPN feature, so I bought it without looking at reviews. I figured I've used Linksys routers for at least 10 years and they are awesome.I was totally wrong. This product is horrible. At random times it just stops servicing any of the ports. The lights all show good status, but it will not respond. I would have to go and uplug it and plug it back in. This was happening on average probably once an hour. The longest it ran was 12 hours one night. The more devices I plugged into it the worse it got. At the end, with a devcie on all 4 ports, it wouldn't last more than about 15 minutes before hanging.I thought at first it was bad cables or that the IPv6 may be causing problems. So, I plugged it in with new short cables and had the same problem. I also turned off all the IPv6 stuff to see if it worked, same problem.One other thing. This product is said to support IPv6. But it only suports it for your network. It can't talk out on the internet with IPv6. What's the point of that.I hope this isn't the future of linksys. I used to love their products.
Forget how this unit works because it has a basic design flaw that will drive users crazy! The front cover has a release button that allows removal of the front cover to access the removable battery. Forget about the release button. You don't need it. just tap the lower left hand corner of the case and the cover pops open! Convenient, huh? No way! This design flaw is a total pain in the ass! And it's not just my unit. I tested two other new, out of the box units and both did the same thing. Simply bad design and no quality testing. Do yourself a favor and avoid this unit at all costs unless you don't mind continually closing the case after it has popped open on it's own.
We have the same exact complaint as others here, and I honestly wish I had read these reviews before purchasing....usually when there are only a few bad reviews, I chalk it up to statistics, but we bought a pair of these for our 4 yr. old and used them 2 times on planes (for about 5 hours total). The next time we took them out to use them, the right earphone had no sound. I couldn't even jiggle it to get it to work. Prior to this, I really liked these! They do look great, have great fit, etc., but it's just not worth it if they are going to break. I contacted Amazon who refunded our money, and as much as I would like to, I think I will not buy another pair of these again. I am guessing until the manufacturer fixes this flaw, we'll be right back to where we started. I figured adding my review here might help.
Not very well made, unconferatable, and do not contain any noise the person next to you will hear the music just as much as you do.
The Philips looked great and had a solid build but the Noise Canceling was very poor compared to other headphones I have tried (the old Logitechs this one was to replace, Bose QC2 and 3, and various airplane ones). How disappointing to have bought this new pair and then preferred the ones I used on the airplane.When listening to movies on my Dell laptop I had to crank the volume up to maximum, even in my quite hotel room. And if I had the laptop plugged into a power outlet I got a buzzing sound.The carrying case is slender and sturdy but it leaves no room to include an ipod.I returned them and will now order Audio Technica ATH-ANC7B.
The GPS keeps taking me to the wrong route, despite being on the fastest time setting and even when there is barely any traffic on the freeway. Although this may be alright when you know the route but that really frustrates me.While traveling on a regular route, it directs me to take an exit which is actually the correct route but once I take that exit it starts recalculating for no apparent reason and directs me to another route then when I reset the GPS it re-directs me back to the route I was originally on taking me on and off the freeway when I can actually go straight to reach the destination.If you miss an exit, it recalculates and bring me back on the freeway and no detecting an alternative route to destination.I'm not sure if it is just the GPS I bought was defected or it happens to all of the GPS for 360.
I loved this router until I discovered its limitation. Firmware version 1.38 does not allow MSN voice and file transfer. Upgrading it to version 1.39 which addresses that problem seems to be impossible. I had to buy another one for that purpose. So far MSN voice and file transfer work only when I fully open the firewall through DMZ. Port Forwarding does not do the job and Linksys support seems to be giving up on that issue. . . However, everything else works fine for my needs
I wanted to buy a record player to casually listen records and since I had been seeing these retro style record players everywhere I figured it might be worth investing in one. When it first arrived I was happy to see that it played my records pretty well, the speakers weren't anything special but it served its purpose. However, after using it only a few times it began to fail; it would speed up and slow down and was completely useless. I figured out that the belt inside had stretched out. It is impossible to find the right belt for this machine and now it was essentially a piece of garbage. It is a much better idea to simply invest in a simple turntable that hooks up to the back of your stereo.
We bought a new DZ-MV550A before Circuit City bit the dust. I was glad to see them fold after they sold me such a piece of garbage that is disguised as a nice video camera. Problems with this model:1-The plastic disc holder system used for inserting and removing the media is balky, defective, and troublesome.2-The inevitable and frequent finalizing errors and disc problems are aggravating.3-The user interface is just...well...stupid. The controls are not so intuitive and too small for adult-sized fingers.4-The cables that came with the camera are cheap trash.5-Transferring your videos to DVD is a challenging task for the everyday user and a time-waster for everybody.Bottom Line- HITACHI should allow people to trade the DZ-MV550A in for a decent video recorder equipped with removable, solid state memory.
As previous critics have written, the printer does not feed paper correctly, which leads to *most* print jobs having to be redone. It is so frustrating to see the "Paper Jam" and "Printer Out of Paper" (when it's not) error messages pop up every time I want to print something.And as another critic mentioned, the printer uses a lot of ink. Since printjobs must be done over so often, so much ink gets wasted on half-printed pages that are torn up by this machine.The scanner and photocopier are a nice addition. I use those often. However, I am not sure I can use the fax machine... the directions aren't very clear, and it appears that you can SEND faxes with the device, but not receive them. It might have to do with your Internet connection, whether you have dialup or broadband. Tricky.Overall, I do not recommend this printer. I have come very close to throwing it out my window from frustration!
I would not buy this item again...coz the body of this is too bad n the red color is awful
Bought this to go with the Olympus four-thirds E PL 2 camera. It is totally useless because it does not screw onto the lens. Shame on Amazon for recommending the purchase of this turkey along with the camera. It was cheap enough so it's not worth the hassle to try to return it and get a refund. Don't waste your money on this.
I wish I had looked at the reviews before I bought this drive. I actually do not have my original drive, I am on my third replacement provided by Iomega. While I cannot fault customer service, I can't believe the company is still in business selling such poor equipment. And forget about the adaptec software.....the worst! I will be buying another company's product after my refund.
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 bought my P22FB monitor in June of 2003. It worked fine for 11 months & then started jittering very badly. I sent it in for warranty service (it had a 3 year warranty) & got it back a month later, working again. Less than a year and a half later, the same problem surfaced again. I sent it back again & it has now been over 2 1/2 months & I still don't have my monitor back. Plus, Viewsonic has mistakenly shipped me TWO 17" monitors since that time. Most of the time you can't get through to their support line at all & when you can, it usually means a 30+ minute wait. I have to assume that either their products are breaking down at very high rates or their support lines are woefully understaffed. They have been extremely unresponsive to both phone calls & email & don't seem to me to have any commitment whatsoever to customer service. I will never buy another product from them, no matter how much technical praise they may receive.
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.
Linksys is consistent - when something works, it works great. The rest of the time, you're on your own. ...This system worked well initially, then spontaneously stoppped. After many frustrating attempts at customer support, I was finally able to reboot and get it working again. A simple hardware reboot isn't adequate - it needs to be physically disconnected from the power source for several minutes. We get to do this several times each week. I'm still waiting for an explanation from Linksys. Additionally, I'm convinced that the reset button is there for appearance only - it has yet to do anything for my system!
This unit looks good but came with no instructions and no ability to troubleshoot. There was always an error message stating: unknown device and unit requires an external power supply to function properly.
This TV WAS a good one, for about 9 months. Then it crapped out on me and the power on sequence froze. I never could get it to come back on. I called the SOYO support number in the manual and the number was disconnected! I then called the local TV repair shops and no one local even heard of SOYO.I trashed it and bought a Samsung, WAY nicer and support is available if it should die.DO NOT GET THIS TV!! STAY AWAY FROM SOYO TV'S!!!
This is the 5th remote I've bought for my Emerson flat screen TV. It did not work even though it says works on all Emerson TVs since 2001.
Poorly made, the back input bracket snapped off as I was trying to put the speaker wire in. The selector on the front gets stuck. This really is a cheap shoddy product that caused more frustration than anything. Sent it back and still looking for a viable replacement.
Even with a D-Ling wireless router 30 feet away, I couldnt get full wireless N speed which made it useless in streaming HD movies to my TV.
Doesn't work very well. About 1/3 of the time when the buttons are pushed there is no response from the head unit. Not very reliable.
Well I read the reviews and bought this VCR anyway because it looked like the one with the most features. Moreover, all of our VCRs recently died and our older Sony DVD player cannot play some of the video CDs from asia, so I went for what appears to be the cadillac model from Sony.Five minutes after hooking it up to my Zenith System 3 (e.g. Sony XBR-quality) television, i started flipping the TV/VCR switch, and noticed that the signal reception for the sony tuner was very dim. This picture became noticeably dark with this VCR. What's more, my tv couldn't lock and hold several of the setup screens. My TV has the highest quality electronics that Zenith ever made, and it was also the best performing TV when purchased 10 years ago, with comb filter and a full jack pack. I'm going to buy RCA technology instead since that stuff works just fine with my TV and its really really easy to use.I took the VCR/DVD back. If you have to own this unit, you might consider buying one from a local merchant because there's a good chance you'll need to take it back, and that would save you and Amazon a lot of hassle and $$$.
This combo inkjet fax, copier, scanner has some great features but the print quality underminds them all. Because it has USB connectivity, you can fax from your computer programs. It's easy to send a fax from a text editor. The copy and scanner features work well for general usage.The problem with the one I purchased is that the print degrades after a very, very short time. Extensive horizontal lines appear in the prints making detailed faxes almost impossible to read. It requires repeat cleanings to clear up this problem, which you can do from the menu if you have 10 minutes and several sheets of paper to spare. For me it's a major pain to have to clean it as often as it requires. Using the cleaning feature wastes my time. I have also had to request faxes to be resent because the quality was so bad.I seldom have many faxes, so I have no idea how it performs with constant incoming faxes. I suspect it would be a nightmare. This printer needs to be recalled, or at least the ones that work like the one I bought.
This is garage, if you use this harness to install aftermarket hu you will have problems with the car security. Consider tapping original harness with aftermarket hu and relocate the stock hu in the trunk, you will retain the vehicle's RAP and chime.
I like the DeLorme Street Atlas software and also their Topo software. They have problems, but they are servicable and I can recommend them.However, with respect to the EarthMate GPS receiver device, I am afraid that I have to agree with the review below of Ray Butler from Hudson Mass. I was profoundly disappointed in this product. It basically does not work, and I can only characterize it as an expensive piece of crap. Let me explain.I already owned an inexpensive Garmin eTrex hand-held GPS device before I bought the EarthMate. But because I was about to embark on a long road trip and wanted to track my progress while travelling I decided to &quot;upgrade&quot; to the EarthMate, which is a more expensive device, a year newer, and is recommended by DeLorme. Unfortunately, I had nothing but trouble with it, and wish I had simply bought the data cable for the Garmin eTrex instead. Here are my complaints about the EarthMate.1) The EarthMate is EXTREMELY slow to get a satellite fix even under excellent sky visibility conditions--if, indeed, it EVER gets one at all. It never takes less that 5-10 minutes, whereas the Garmin takes at most 2 minutes. And the feedback during the process of getting a fix is terrible. It often spends a long time reporting &quot;No GPS&quot;--a message that I do not understand. I thought it meant that no GPS data was making it to the laptop, and hence spent an inordinate amount of time checking batteries, cables, serial port status and other possible hardware problems before noticing that sometimes it spontaneously progressed from the &quot;No GPS&quot; status to the &quot;No fix&quot; status on its way to eventually getting a fix, and thus the problem wasn't hardware at all.While it is trying to get a fix it can display a table of information related to the satellites it is listening to; but as there is zero documentation sold with the EarthMate, I have no idea what the various table entries mean, or what many of the error messages mean either.2) Even when the EarthMate does manage to get a satellite fix, it loses it so easily that it is almost useless. I drove 200 miles through the Bitterroot mountains with the EarthMate on the roof of the car, and I would say that the EarthMate was lost about 3/4 of the time. If you pass a row of trees on the side of the road, it loses the fix. If you go through a canyon or past a hill, it gets lost. If you pass a row of buildings in an urban area or pull under the overhang of a gas station it gets lost. Even if you just do a quick 180 and backtrack a way, it usually loses the fix. I am not exaggerating! And when this happens, your only recourse is to find a spot with optimal sky conditions and sit still for 5-10 minutes. By contrast, the eTrex, which was located INSIDE the car on the same trip (a much poorer receiving location, though more convenient) never once lost its fix under any of these conditions! And it both costs less, and has the enormous advantage of a small display, which means it is useful without a laptop!3) The integration of the EarthMate with the DeLorme software is poor. It was clearly an add-on, and not designed in from the beginning, so there are numerous deficiencies. For example, it seems to have only a small amount of memory devoted to storing the recent trajectory you have travelled. It periodically throws away the recent track and starts afresh, which means you cannot have it plot all of a lengthy trip; nor can you save the track information in a file, or at least I have been unable to figure out how.While it is plotting arrows on the map to mark your track, the arrows often go behind another window (e.g. the map legend) and you cannot see them until you move the offending window (a dicey operation while driving--don't try it!). The DeLorme software should be able to automatically translate either the map or the other windows so that your current location is always visible on the screen. It should also be able to dynamically rotate the map so that your direction of progress is always &quot;up&quot; (or &quot;right&quot;, if you so choose) on the laptop screen. And it should be able to constantly display besides your speed, altitude, direction of travel, the estimated time and distance to next waypoint, and other trip-related data. Other GPS devices can do all this inside a handheld; but the DeLorme system cannot accomplish it even with all of the computational resources of a laptop! I can only characterize the EarthMate software as a feature-poor afterthought to the Street Atlas and Topo software.In summary: the disastrously poor performance of the EarthMate, its mediocre software support, its comparatively high price, and the poor customer service by DeLorme reported by other reviewers, suggest that you should save your money or buy a different GPS device.
The battery lasts for about 10 minutes even with a full charge. I made the mistake of buying two of them for my husband's dvd player and they were useless. What a waste of my money.
It just isn't the Logitech I remember. My old Logitech mouse was in use for years and is still more reliable than my new LX7. The new mouse does work, but after awhile it stops responding so that I can't get any icon to respond. It starts working again when and if I hit restart. I give up. My next mouse will not be a Logitech...and that is a shame.
I bought this player and had some problem with it so they exchanged it for me since it was less than 3 months. Now it does not work at all. They say that if it is more than a year they will replace it for $99. I would rather put a few more dollars and buy some other company DVD player.I will never purchase from Polaroid again!
If you arent looking for anything great and you dont wanna spend a lot of money, buy this camera. But if you're looking for very good picture quality and camera reliability, don't. I got this camera for Christmas and although it wasnt the one I wanted I decided to keep it. First off, the flash is entirely too bright in low light settings and you're faced with washed out faces and poor color quality, I thought maybe there was a way to change it but I have been trying for over a month now with no luck. Second, the LCD screen is non existant unless you are in a very well lit room. Also, if you have the flash on you very rarely are able to take a picture with one touch of the shutter button, most of the time I'd have to push it 10 times or more before it would finally take the picture, which is not very fun when you are tryin to be quick about it or your picture subject is moving (cats, people, etc.) Overall I would recommend NOT to buy this camera. I'm not saying its the worst thing out there but you could spend 10 extra dollars and get the Kodax Easy Share. I'm planning on returning this waste of money and getting one myself because its a much better camera and the picture quality is awesome.
It took me about three hours to get this stupid thing working, including downloading new drivers and trying to make sense of incomprehensible instructions. Out of the box, it was totally useless. The drivers did not work at all.
I've been looking thru my past Amazon orders, because I was certain I bought my 4400N from Amazon. Alas, I couldn't find it, but one thing IS certain: this product has already failed. I'm guessing I bought it very shortly after it was released, since it would have been one of the most highly-touted products in it's class. I'm very disappointed in this router. There's no reason for a product like this to just stop functioning.
It took a lot of research for me to finally find a GPS CF bundle (hardware and software)for a Dell Axim X5. Some how just buying the one Dell pushes was not good enough and here some of what I have learned...The Pharos units covers the audio input on the top of the X5... why is that important? Well if you are using it in a car and what to use a device to boost the sound of your turn by turn directions (ie. a power PDA car holder) ... Well you would be out of luck.The product has a lot of kinks, it has trouble with re-routing and over all is a good start but for the same money you can get something that is much better. Look into a Haicom 303...As far as software a lot of it is personal preference - look at the website of the software makers and see if you like the look of the software.Call Pharos and talk to them... I think you will find that they are more about good marketing, slick name and packaging than a mature product. Like other reviewers I can not see any difference between the PF022 and the PFD22 (for Dell) other than something for Dell.Check 'Buy GPS Now' (add a DOTcom) for more in depth information about GPS and software products. Amazon has a good start but there is just not enough information - like EXACTLY what comes in the box and any thing else (i.e. cords) that you will need to make it work with your PDA. Since you can not return software once you have installed it - you need all the INFORMATION you can get to pick wisely.
This will be a perfect product for linking two of the similar products are to be links. Good for Office to Office connection. We have a few telecomuters who are using Mac and Windows XP and this was the worst purchase I have ever made. If any of the mobile users are using VoIP then just add a ton of issues to this.I am able to connect to my older LinkSys router with Linux, Mac, Windows (all types)
I installed the stereo with this harness and thought all was ok until I turned off the car an the stereo kept playing. I had a friend look at it and we tried the harness with another stereo. It did the same thing. I went to bestbuy an bought a different harness and the stereo works fine.
I bought this player for my kids to watch in the car on road trips and it lasted about 2 months before it died. The Polariod Co. doesn't stand behind it either. You get what you pay for this was not a wise choice.
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
I have had a Slingbox pro since 2007. The first Slingbox went out on me right before warranty, luckily for me. I was not so lucky the second time as the hardware failed yet again after the warranty. I called support to find out that in order to assist me I must pay the out of warranty fee. In my dealings with slingbox I have had to call them roughly 5 times, always miserable. The customer support is most certainly a call center with employees that use scripted solutions. The idea of paying extra to have an employee read the faq from their website is ludicrous. Unfortunately for me, the 250 dollar device I bought roughly 2 years ago is now unusable. Slingbox said that they would charge me 100 dollars plus shipping to replace. Forget it.All in all I have liked my slingbox, while it worked. Alas, I will not be replacing it. I will look for a company with better hardware and a more reputable support.
I spent hours tinkering with sound levels and have to agree with the previous reviewer- the middle range is weak. Movies sound underwhelming despite the "800" watt rating. I could never get the receiver to recognize more than 2.1 channels out of my Philips DVP642 DVD player. After 4 months, the SPDIF jack fell off. That's right, FELL OFF!Sony will not ship replacement parts, you have to pay for shipping to Texas for waranty repair. Never again Sony. You've lost me as a customer.
horrible picture ! . loud humming noise. hdtv looks ok, regular tv looks really really bad. Save your money !
I was very disappointed in this product. The keyboard and mouse itself look great and feel high quality. The keys on the keyboard are ultra-quiet. However, the keyboard never worked (the mouse did work great and is the only reason I gave this product 2 stars as opposed to 1). Technical support for Memorex has very funky hours, but when they were open, they could only tell me that indeed, my keyboard did not work. Thanks guys. Office Depot/Amazon was great in returning the product even though the return period was up (which makes me wonder if this is a common problem).
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!
Based upon all the reviews i read, I couldnt wait to get these ear buds. I must completely disagree with the rave reviews. I could not have been more disappointed. When I took them to the gym the first day, they kept falling out of my ears. alas, i did not take the time to properly fit them to my ears. Soo back home i went, and sat for 30 minutes adjusting the different fittings. nada. i mean not even close. I could not find a comfort fitting. they never did fit snugly, and quite fankly, all i could think was..this is a lot of work for a dopey pair of earbuds. when i finally got a "decent" fit, the sound was nothing special. a bit weak on the low end. high end a bit harsh. Just an overall negative experience for me, so back they go to amazon..and i am back to my ipod buds. to each his own i guess.
This is my sencond cybershot, the first was great unfortunately they don't make them anymore. I bought this one because i wanted a cheap one and it was sonycybershot so i tought it will be a good one but it wasn't my pictures aren't good, when i try to take pictures outside all you can see is white or purple... really bad camer..don't buy it.
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!!
I've had the printer for a year now and the scanning function no longer is useful due to severe streaks and a milky film on the underside of the scanner glass. I've discovered this is a common problem and not easily fixed. I would not recommend buying this printer/scanner
the purple rim, hard to focus, hard to take even a clear picture...i've been a photo bug for years..... can't take a clear picture... disappointing...
The remote is otherwise well-designed, but it doesn't work! It loses the codes approximately every other day and you have to keep re-entering them. Get something else.
Purchase the projector on May of 2006. From then on I watched 1 or 2 movies a week. Picture quality was just fantastic. Just few weeks ago, during the viewing, I heard loud pop, I check and it was the lamp. Since I had it for more than a year I figure I racked up enough hours for it to go dead. Put a new lamp and could not believe what I saw, Lamp was only used for 170 H. What can I say? I knew the projector seems unreasnably hot during the play so I clean the air filter once a month. My warranty expired so I am hoping that my new lamp will last longer than my first one.
I ordered a second BTKeyboard after the first didn't work and tested the second on a different MAC(Macally claimed a circuit on the first was defective)and had the same bug one more time. The OS(Mac OS 10.6.8) refuses to fully recognize the keyboard--popping up an annoying request to identify the keybaord boot after boot, even though I've already paired and setup the system. I Followed Macally's fine print to tech support, and they couldn't solve the issue and left me holding the bag saying "It works for us...." Same issue on two keybords, two separate computers--I don't think so.
this DVD player played about 3 or 4 movies before it totally went black -- nothing. No sound; no picture. when we first got it, we noticed a small red dot up in the right corner when never went away. It lasted just past the 30 days to return. We only used it in the car and that was for two trips. I will be attempting to send it to Coby for full refund. I had to buy another DVD player for the car on the second trip. Stay away from this product.
HP P2015D Land Fill printer - no parts available defective formatter don't waste your money. This is HP's new marketing - make junk, discontinue it when problems occur. Discontinue the availability of parts so the printer becomes landfill and repeat. If you buy their consumer level merchandise expect to be disappointed. This printer is not even two years old and there are no parts and nothing but bad reports in regards to reliability. HP no longer stands behind their products which is a sad story from a once responsible manufacturer.
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.
With this price, you cannot expect leather. But at least some higher quality PU leather or leather alike. When you touch this bag, you feel it is pure plastic. You don't even feel the texture. I bought this for a gift for a girl. And I had to return it cause it is embarrassing to give to someone.
This All-in-One is a nice looking, compact product. It was easy to set up. The cover for the scanning area feels flimsy and I am not happy with the paper feed. It feeds two pieces of paper at a time even if I fan the paper prior to loading it. It is hard to judge how far to actually push the paper in when loading it. If the paper is pushed too far in it will cause a paper jamb. Clearing jambs?? Not EASY!!!! Even though the description tells the speed of copying - one does not realize how S L O W it actually is. Overall... not worth the $199 I paid for it. Sorry HP, I have always liked the other HP products I have purchased in the past!
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 bought this to protect my new Panasonic Lumix FZ100's lens. Wifey is not too careful when handling cameras (I hope she's not reading this). I wanted to prevent constantly cleaning fingerprints off the lens and the blame-game. When I took pics of some birds on a sunny day, the birds were slightly off focus in many pics even though the camera has a terrific AF capability. The pics did come out very nice except for the auto focus part.Indoors, in low light, the camera took a lot more time to autofocus than it usually does. Once the filter was removed, focusing was rapid. I think I'll buy some other brand.
Six months ago, my MP3 player died, and not willing to blow a lot of money on another so close to Christmas, I bought this MP3/CD player. It has two pluses to it. It's cheap and it plays MP3s, but that's about it. It has a lot more downsides on upsides, that's for sure. And, a lot of things that are claimed on the 'product description' section of its Amazon listing I found to be simply not true at all. Here are its many downsides:1. Has no resume feature--Now, if you're playing a CD-RW with 200 songs on it, this is very important to have. I don't know about you, but I find it very hard to listen to 200 songs in a row in one sitting. Usually I'm able to listen to 30 songs at the most, before I have to turn it off. Unfortunately, this thing doesn't 'remember' the last song you played, so when you come back to it the next day, it's up to you to figure out where you left off.2. Has no lock button--This is very important when you're doing housework and you have the player in a carrier around your waist. You're bound to bump into something and inadvertently change the track or some other setting. Unfortunately, this player doesn't give you this option. Sometimes I find myself listening to the same song 3 times over and wondering why. That's because I bumped into something and turned on the 'repeat track' function. Also, it doesn't help that the buttons are incredibly sensitive. If you just brush up against something, it will change the settings.3. There is no way it has 45 second skip protection!--Maybe 5 second, MAYBE. My last CD player had 20 second skip protection and it NEVER skipped. This thing skips all the time, especially when you first start playing the CD.4. 13 Hour battery life...MY FOOT!--My guess is more like 6 hour battery life. I have never seen any CD player burn through batteries like this has (with the exception of my first cd player, which took 4 AA's and you had to change the batteries about every three hours, but that was back in 1985! I expect much better battery life now.) I find myself changing the batteries every two or three days compared to once a week with my old cd player. If you use rechargeable batteries, like I sometimes do, expect maybe four hours of play at most. And oh yeah, to replace the batteries, you have to take the CD out because the battery case is inside the player instead of outside. I find it to be very irritating and inconvenient.5. And last but not least, it doesn't work anymore!--About a week ago, it would just stop in a middle of a song. At first I thought it was a short in the headphones, but the headphones didn't act up when I was using the computer, or some other device. Then I noticed that the song wasn't playing. The display on the CD player was frozen. At first it happened only once in a great while, but a few days ago, it started happening constantly. It only would play through the whole song if the player was held horizontally--not very practical for a PORTABLE cd player. Now, I haven't been rough with this thing at all. I've never dropped it, and it's always been protected in my carrier. I have no idea why it would just stop working. Yesterday, I gave up on it and threw it in the garbage. Now, here I am, only six months later, looking for a new one.If you're looking for an MP3/CD player, I'd recommend you buy one a little more expensive than this. Its cheap price definitely does not make up for all the aggravation it's caused me.
My son bought them for our other son, and while the sound quality was great, they fell apart right away. It looks like a design flaw, because the plastic seam that hold the base together, just fell apart, and does not go back together. This was very disappointing because it was a gift that he saved up to give, and now is back to no head phones, because they are non-funtional.
I had to send this tripod back because of the condition I received it in. The bubble level had evaporated during or prior to shipping. Otherwise it may be a decent mid-range tripod.
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.
This is very poorly designed product. It hardly fits the camera. The cover doesn't close. There is no additional space/pouch to carry spare memory card/battery. Unless you want to use this only to protect from scratch, it is not worth it. Also retailer charge 10% stocking fee and accept only within 10 days.
Don't waste your money on this product. It works for my RCA DVD player, my Pioneer reciever, but it doesn't work for my Direct TV HD DVR. The whole reason I bought it is to use with my Direct TV HD DVR.
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.
Outer box's seal was opened, inside plastic box was cracked... looks ok thought.Looks like a returned item.Would have given 4-5 stars if not for the opened item.
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.
I never recieved any replacement paln informtion regarding my warenty. I had customer service email stating they would send me the paperwork for the plan but never did. II sure hope when I need to use it I will be able to.
Not sure who these other folks are that reviewed this thing, but it is absolutely worthless. Buy a decent quality circular polarizer and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Unless you own a laptop or a REALLY old desktop this Ram is NOT compatable. I ordered 4 sticks of it ony to find out that it is 533 Mhz I dont understand why i have to click "more technical details" to see how many Mhz it is. This may be good for laptops but it is an absolute failure for new desktops. Btw heres my computer build. MSI Platium Mother Board, ZOTAC Ge Force 8800, Intel Quad Core 2.4 MhZ, Baracuda 250 GB hard drive
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.
I give this Flip camcorder 2 stars--for potential only. The video and sound were pretty good, especially for the size and light weight of the unit. Unfortunately no PC could recognize the device, so no video could be saved or viewed except for on the Flip unit itself. I've contacted Flip and returned it, but they didn't even offer me a free return--I've paid for the return shipping! After about 3 weeks with no contact, I contacted them, and have been told they have received the camcorder, but no fix yet.In short, get a different brand.
I would only recommend this unit if you are planningto convert high-quality tapes. For the average homevideo that was produced with consumer-grade equipmentand has been stored for years, there are two seriousproblems:1. The horizontal sync is awful. I have done someresearch and I believe this is the infamous Time BaseCorrection problem. Straight vertical lines in thefootage will become slightly squiggly or crooked inthe capture. This is caused by old tapes physicallydistorting or stretching, and it could be overcome byTBC circuitry, which the unit lacks.2. The software will not start capturing until after yourtape is rolling, and it will automatically stop capturingwhen it hits a recording gap. This is fine if you're onlyconverting TV recordings which were recorded in one run,with all commercials and everything. But it's reallyunacceptable if you have camcorder footage which wasstopped and restarted multiple times when taped. Youhave to sit by the computer and you will lose the firstfew seconds of every shot, because you have to hit Playin the VCR and you cannot hit Record on the PC until afterthe input signal has stabilized. If you hit it too soon,you are interrupted by a pop-up window that says no inputsignal detected.If you want maximum quality, I recommend picking up a usedSony DV CAM like the TRV17 and using the Firewire passthroughto capture from the analog input. The Sony analog-to-DVcapture is not aflicted by either of the problems mentionedabove. But you will not get real-time compression to DVDformat when you do that, unfortunately.If one other option that you are considering is a comboVCR-DVDR unit, beware my results with that were not anybetter.
Could not get this to work. D-link tech support hours are limited if you happen to work for a living and can't take 4 hours off to be on the phone and still not get your problems resolved. There are better adapters out there. I'd avoid this one.
I got this player just over year ago and thought it was great. Then about 7 month into it the wheel became extremely sensitive. You couldn't even touch the wheel without the sound going up and down in either direction you turned it. Then about a month later the player would lock up on me and I couldn't skip songs change volume or even turn it off. Now, after having it for just over a year, the songs are skipping and will stop in the middle of a song and then start up like listening to a really scratched CD. It worked very well for me for the first year but has been going down hill very fast. I would recomend looking elsewhere for a media player.
This DVD player is great for about two years. I owned two of them. They both wore out with light to moderate usage in only two years time. The first time I thought it was just a lemon. The second time, it is quite obvious it is a manufacturer's design flaw. You could set your watch by the perfect timing by which this player craps out.
It worked fine. I used this for 6 months, then it stopped working. The LED doesn't light up, so there is no electrical connection. I will try a different brand now.
I've owned several of these routers for many years. I've upgraded and downgraded firmware trying to find something that was really solid and reliable. I've come to the conclusion this unit is good for a small, non-critical network, but it has reliability issues.Since Cisco took over Linksys, the long-term stability and reliability of their products has diminished in my opinion. This router works well, but it will occasionally freeze up for no reason and require a hard reset/power cycle to work again. Also this unit will sometimes reset and reload factory default information with no notice. If you change the default admin password you may find it reset back to the default. Sometimes it will just lock-out and you have to do a hard reset (pressing the reset button while powering up) to reload factory defaults. This router should not be used in any environment where it would be left unattended for long periods of time. It simply is not reliable in that capacity.
I bought the RocketFM for one reason only: to output surround sound from my PC to my stereo. My PC does double-duty as my home-entertainment system. With HDTV card, widescreen LCD monitor and BluRay DVD player, all that was lacking was Surround Sound.I connected two wireless speakers to my PC so I could have Surround Sound coming from behind me without running wires across the room. This works okay, but the volume of the speakers is fading as the tiny built-in amplifier in each burns out. So rather than replace them (expensive), I got the idea of broadcasting my rear speaker output to my stereo system across the room (12' behind me) using an FM transmitter.The first transmitter I purchased... a cheap generic unit from a no-name Chinese company... worked surprisingly well, except that it produces an annoying "beeping" repeatedly through the speakers (research suggests this is common/necessary among battery-powered transmitters) that made it too annoying for regular use.So, I purchased a RocketFM, which I believed was made specifically for this purpose (transmitting PC audio to your stereo). The result was stunningly poor.First off, the RocketFM REPLACES YOUR SOUNDCARD, and offers ONLY stereo output (two speakers only). So my intention of *adding* speakers to my current setup is not even possible with the RocketFM.Next, the range is awful. I could barely hear the output coming out of my stereo without cranking up the volume... which also cranks the ambient noise and speaker-hum with it, thus defeating any advantage over the generic unit I was replacing. (Only positive note: no beeping.)Though only 12' away, I could not tune in a signal where I did not get static in the audio. The signal strength of the RocketFM is just too weak to reach the other side of the room (even the cheap $6 generic transmitter I was replacing could reach my bedroom 45' away.)Lastly, the RocketFM is tuned using no-frills Windows/Mac software. Using the mouse to drag the on-screen tuning "knob" to the station of your choice (full range) is about the only option the software offers. Nothing to boost the gain or (IIRC) bookmark several station presets if your particular reception varies from day-to-day. Since the RocketFM replaces your soundcard, it should have at least the same volume, and "effects" features found in most PC soundcard software (Griffin probably expects you to use your stereo's equalizer for such effects, but what if your stereo doesn't have one?)Overall, a HUGE disappointment. Back to looking for another FM transmitter.
i received one of these portable dvd players as a prize at work. i was very excited to win, as i had always wanted a portable player for dvd's. the image quality is good, but after looking at other models (sony & lg) in stores, i've realized that the picture is merely acceptable. the speakers are barely audible in a semi noisy environment. with headphone/earphones, the sound quality improves greatly. i've never used the remote, i assume that it would work well.the largest problem i encountered was with the battery attachment. within a few months, the plastic clip that locks the battery in place snapped off. this is a machine that i am very careful with, keeping it in a nice padded targus case. i exchanged the unit for another one. its now about a year later, and the same thing has happened. the battery is locked on at the back and bottom of the player with a tiny spring loaded release clip. for me, this has been a deal breaker when considering a replacement. i'd rather spend double on the sony or lg model, simply because of the better quality picture, sound, and design of the battery attachment.
One of the flood hoods was rather banged up and dented or arrival.The light in one promptly blew when turned on. So, I replaced it with a 100 watt bulb. One of my worst purchases ever!
I bought this product specifically because it said it worked in Brazil. I tried to use the adapter while staying in a hotel in Iguazu Falls, Brazil. The shape of the adapter does not conform to the outlets, fortunately, the hotel provided adapters free of charge.
I placed it on my laptop and it lasted a blink of the eye. Even if it's being charge once unplug it doesn't last at all. No Good.
We received this camera as a wedding gift this summer. We started using it and everything was great: the photos' as well as the videos' quality (especially in low-light). Until one day (during --unfortunately-- our honeymoon), we took the camera out of its Fuji pouch and discovered that the LCD wouldn't work. We then discovered that the camera didn't have a viewfinder, therefore we weren't able to take any other pictures except for "random" ones, tuned in the "auto" mode (since all the options can only be set from the menu that is shown -- guess where -- on the LCD screen). This actually ruined part of our trip, since now the only pictures we have from our honeymoon are the random ones plus some photos we took using a disposable camera. We, however, believed that we could get this fixed, since the camera was still on warranty. Therefore, as soon as we returned to the US, we sent the camera (on our own expense) to the Fujifilm service center in New Jersey. And here's what happened: we received by mail a "repair estimate", requiring a total of 117$ (remarks: "display is cracked, lens ring is dented, complete ck, scratches, dust"). We called them to see why we were charged this amount since the camera was still on warranty, and they told us that the cracked LCD is not covered, even though it's from the inside (no outside cracks). The camera was worth more than 400$ when my brother-in-law bought it for us, plus 117$ for service (after only a few days of usage) results in a total of more than 520$. With this amount of money, I can buy two Canon cameras, which have been proved really reliable (both my old Canon (film camera) bought more than 10 years ago, and my brother's Canon Powershot S410 (almost 2 years' old) still work great), and that's what I'm going to do. No more Fujifilm for us...
I went to set it up and the the printer did not even have holders for the ink and I can't figure out how to return this stupid printer. it is very frustrating not being able to talk to someone from customer service. I will NEVER order from Amazon again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wasted a day when Sewell canceled my order as "out of stock", even though they still show "2 in stock".Have no idea how well the product works, but now I know that Sewell doesn't.
Amazon has removed my reviews more then once - I ordered 4 each - 146GB 15K 3 1/2 inch SAS drive ($500.00 each)received 36GB 10K 2 1/2" ($80.00 each) drive. Dishonest company (DO NOT ORDER FROM AMAZON) I still have not received my money back
I bought this about 4 months ago, and it no longer works. I liked it for ease of use and sound quality. It had to be reset frequently, and after the last reset it remained frozen, and then, just died. I checked and the warranty for labor is good for only 90 days. I've lost the receipt, but since the labor warranty is only for 90 days I doubt it would be worth fixing. I replaced a Creative Zen Touch with this. I had the Touch for three trouble-free years. This is much smaller and much poorer quality. If you buy it, save the receipt because you'll need it.
I cant explain how frustrated I am.First issue.When it first arrived I had to instantly return the item because the Right eye totally fell off...Second IssueThe right eye does not Focus as well as it should.If I close one eye I see better from the Left lense then the right lense....Third IssueTwo Pictures...Fourth IssueMade in China...
Make sure you get version 2.5 of this card if you need it for a PDA or Windows XP. I had much trouble with older version of the card presented on this site. The new version of the card has the Linksys logo on the exposed end.&quot;black end&quot;
I am ready to return this as it will not download to disc or computer. I called customer support and they were supposed to call me back but never did. Great if it worked, but very frustrating when it doesn't.
I purchased the Transcend 16Gb last August. It failed in May of 2009. I lost all the video and photos associated with this large 16Gb card. Never had trouble before, just a complete failure one day. I carried it with two 8Gb cards from another manufacturer and they did not fail. Hence, this card was not subject to anything that other cards could cope with. Regretful, I liked the size and speed.
I purschased this item and it seemed to work well, after a month it refuses to start up, just shows the SanDisk screen and does not move further. I tried replacing the AAA battery, but still did not work. Also the Sandisk site does not have any firmware upgrade for C150 model. Anyways before we can upgrade the firmware we have to set the player in the USB->MSC mode or something like that. When I cannot start the player how can I put it any of the modes via the Menu ?I will try for a refund / exchange
This machine worked okay at first, but quickly started developing quirky problems. Various features, one by one, started failing.While the machine was still under warranty, I called the manufacturer. The representative was quite dismissive, and sent me a CD with "fixes." Apparently, the problems were common.For a while longer, the machine was working okay, but then I found that I had to unplug it and reset everything every couple of months... then every couple of weeks... now daily. If I don't, it ignores any programming and also stops responding to any of the controls on the remote or the front panel. Thanks, Panasonic.This DVR just isn't worth purchasing at any price.
I finally have a place to discuss my terrible dislike of this camcorder and service from Panasonic. We bought this camera 3 years ago and it never worked right from the start. One of the reasons we bought it was for the built in digital camera. Well my 2 year old son could draw a picture better than the quality it produces. The interface to my computer to upload the camera never worked right and Panasonic was never able to properly troubleshoot the issue. Well my warranty ran out about 3 months ago (had 3 year warranty) and wouldn't you know that it stopped working. Never dropped, hit or nothing and the day of my son's 2nd bday, I went to put tape in and the thing kept humming and spinning the tape but not recording. Not worth having fixed as I heard terrible things about Panasonic customer service, so I am going to buy a new one now!
I have no idea what everyone is talking about. I plugged this into my Samsung 40 in lcd that I bought a week before Christmas and I have to say I was not impressed. I plugged in it through hdmi and messed around with 720p and 1080i settings. Even the video color settings and all that jazz. It didnt look that much better than what my Xbox or PS2 did through component cables. Yea it may have filled up the screen by a few more inches but so what. I had an Xbox 360 that I borrowed from a friend and I watched movies on that and they looked just the same if not better. That was being connected through a VGA cable as well. I will just buy a 360 and return this.Main Cons:Its wide-barely fit in my entertainment centerDark-The black levels looked like crap. Very noisy and you can see all the different shades of black.I tried fixing the black levels but the more you messed with it the more washed out the picture looked.It did look good on some scenes but mostly looked like crap. I watched Miami Vice and the Divinchi Code on it. Mediocre player.
Unfortunately, these speakers did not live up to my expectations. I think they are halfway decent speakers, but for the price I expect them to be something to be proud of.I have to say overall the sound quality is just about poor. The highs are not there, and neither are the lows. The bass module has the frequency set so high it seems the woofer is pointed right at me, instead of being an ambient rumble. I tried to check the frequency response but was disappointed to find that Bose doesn't release this information. After searching the web I found someone who said they tested it but it was so poor and since its only 1 guy maybe he was wrong. The bass module does produce considerable bass for its size (Well, highs at least), but sounds very muddled. On my test I had low bass lines I waited to hear that never happened. Also, replacing the sub only is not an option because the system will not work without it. Just the bass module's performance alone makes this product deserve 1 star.The little cube speakers seem to have their frequency set too high, there is absolutely no bass coming from them, that means when someone is talking on a movie in a deep voice, most of the sound comes from the bass module and makes it sound very uneven.It seems that the woofers are made of cardboard, not the kind of thing you would expect from speakers of this price. The speaker boxes themselves feel cheap but seem solid enough at least.The setup is a little frustrating because its not setup like a normal set of speakers. They all have to route through the bass module, and due to this, whatever settings you have on your receiver will be overridden by the crossover setup by Bose.Overall I think this product may have earned 3 to 4 stars at $200 - $300, but for this price, it feels like a rip off.
I bought a ten pack of Mwaxell eight hour standard grade along with a six pak of sony premium grade six hours and used the Maxell's first and just after one month they where all thrown in the trash. What about my sonies? still working after four months
I just tried and am returning an HWU8DD. Seemed well built, software was very good, no installation problems, worked fine under XP SP2. Looked good, too. BUT the sensitivity was not nearly as good as my old D-Link DWL120+ with its small dipole antenna. And I pointedthe HWU8DD at known targets and rotated it through 360 degrees. The DWL120+ saw and associated with signals the HWU8DD never saw, and provided a much better (10dB or more) signal for those both could see. This is my second disappointing experience with a similar Hawking product (wasted time a bit ago with aHWU36D); never again! It is awkward to store and use and does not provide higher performance than a simple dipole unit from other vendors. Don't waste your time or money!
While I have covered this item in my blog, it has had mostly performance and battery problems; sent back 3 times for repair. Great idea with depth and fish size monitor, but when it "worked", it gave false positives and missed many fish; can't say depth finder was accurate. Most of the time the monitor was blank -- no fish, no depth.
Positive: Good looking, comfortable, voice quality is good (natural sounding, no noise)Negative: Mic's volume is too low! People on the otherside always complain my voice is to quiet! (I used it with Uniden 485 cordless phone.) Volume of the speaker (headphone) is quite loud, I have no problem hearing other people's voice.
Zero stars - it was defective - never took a charge. Paid more but got a battery from Dell worked immediately. Amazon was great tho - all my money back.
My Tungsten T2, which I purchased new, revealed its defects only following 4 months of active usage. A soft and hard reset, and a call to Palm support did nothing to resolve the problem. Anyways, here it goes: The unit incessantly moves, without prompting, between screens. For example, it'll move to Brown, Joe while I'm still looking at the details of Alfa, Romeo. I've resorted to using the find feature to access telephone numbers, which I'll jot down quickly enough because tapping for details simply repeat jumping between screens and contacts. This erratic behavior is not unique to the Address book application. It's the same in datebook, photos, etc. I've only used about 7mb of my 29.7M, so it can't be because of memory.Palm's 90 days warranty, which I find suspicious, meant I was already outside warranty before I realized the defects. This will definitely be my last Palm PDA.
I liked it until it failed.I thought this did a great job cooling my IBM T60. My laptop went from a smoldering high 40C to as low as 30C. I thought it was pretty loud, but I got used to it.Then the fans started to fail. I ripped it apart, and WD-40'd it, but its just a matter of time until it stops spinning completely. I'm back on amazon looking for a replacement.
I had to return this product because it was defective upon opening. There was something that rattled like a loose screw when turned. For an electrical product I dare not take the chance to plug it in.
The scroll wheel does not work properly, it intermittenly refuses to scroll instead often goes to the "automatic scroll" mode and scroll the screen to end of the page. Also it often won't work after I click on it to get me to certain site.
I have had this television 3 years luckily I bought the warranty. This is whats been replaced that I remember4 bulbs ,ballast1 mainboard1 colorwheelThere was also another component replaced however I can not recall what it was. Beautiful picture when it has worked however!
The card was good while it lasted but I expected a life cycle of greater than 1 year.
Even when I placed the units inches apart with no obstructions, the audio quality was poor, with noticeable hum and hiss. I give it 2 stars because it did work, and I think it could be acceptable if you didn't care about fidelity, e.g., for an intercom. But I doubt anyone would accept the performance I was getting for music.
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.
Got a 25 pack of the colored CD-Rs. After going through all 25 I now have 15 working discs and 10 coasters. Half of the ones that did work aren't recognized on my Mac or on my PC, it just shows that there are 0 bytes available and 0 bytes free (though they do play in my CD player in my car). The ones I could get to burn I had to put in multiple times before iTunes would recognize it as a blank CD, and Toast completely froze whenever trying to burn some discs and had to Force Quit. Had no problems with burning the labels, though even after adjusting contrast settings they're not very dark and look somewhat blurry. Overall it's just an incredibly bad product and I'm very dissatisfied.
I own this camera, and when I got it, it had wonderful reviews. It's an o.k. camera, but I would recommend a different one. It's very slow and isn't caught up with the sound. The program that comes with it is confusing, and I still haven't figured it out. When I installed it, it didn't work at first because I forgot to put a floppy disk in it along with the CD. I got pretty ripped off!
Ordered two of these. One works like it should the other does not work. It won't accept & keep the signal from the outside temperature sensor. Would have cost too much to return as this item was inexpensive.
This is one of only two DVD players currently available with DVI inputs. Assuming you are interested in DVI, you probably have a HDTV -- which begs the question, how many DVI inputs do you have on your HDTV? Only one I assume -- so you are forced with making a choice of receiving HDTV through DVI, or your DVD player through DVI, but not both.Another consideration involves the types of movies you watch. If you watch the typical new Hollywood films you should be pleased because at the highest settings, the picture is very good. But if you occasionally watch older films with Academy aspect ratios (closer to square) you must adjust down the settings. This will give you the proper aspect ratio, but the image quality degrades considerable.I have not had issues with picture stability (unlike some complaints here), but the remote control is certainly the worst on the market.The Pros are that at the highest settings, using DVI, the quality is very good. Also, I am pleased with the audio quality, as well.The Cons are that by using DVI for your DVD player, you probably are forced to use component inputs for your HDTV. Secondly, you can not manipulate aspect ratios at the highest setting, degrading performance on many DVDs. And finally, the remote is horrible. All-in-all, a very mixed bag.
The blue lit clock is really annoying but more importantly the cd player does not always work. I may be sending it back if not I'll just trash it.
It's hard to believe that some of the reviewers actually own this player.... Are we really talking about the Toshiba HD-XA2, I paid GRAND Total of $787.83, That was back in February; when you got 3 free HD DVD'S. Now it's around $500.00 and you get 5 free DVD's (you tell me). It plays regular DVD just fine, but is very temperamental when it comes to playing HD DVD'S. Your disc better not even have a hair of a scratch, or it stops and will NOT play again, I have tried to reload, reset, and go a little past, fast forward through. Forget it! So if you don't mind watching an hour and a half of a movie and missing 15 minutes in the middle, this is your player. Thankfully some of the HD DVD's can be turned over and played in standard format. You'll need this feature if you want to see the rest of the movie. Although, once you have been watching it in HD, you can really notice the difference, so it kind of pisses you off for the rest of the movie. I ordered firmware today, hopefully that solves my problems. One of those things, that maybe I should have waited a little longer.
This item was shipped with my new camera. However, FUJI says it does not work in their cameras. So why did Amazon recommend it? My card reader can not read it either. It's going back.
After reading many reviews of this camera by other users, I was convinced that this was the right choice for me. The lack of image stabilization was downplayed because the optical zoom was so low. Outside and only in bright sun, it takes good, clear photos. As the light dims, visual noise starts to creep in, and indoors at almost any light level, it wants to use the flash.Anything larger than a shoe box will be under-illuminated by the flash leaving the photo unbearably dark. Turn off the auto-flash to get a better shutter speed, and unless you're on a tripod, this camera will produce a very high resolution blurry picture. Not a single indoor picture has turned out clear or even acceptable so far. I took this camera with me to Rome, and wish I had gotten one with image stabilization when i got home. Colors are underwhelming unless the camera is set to manual so that you can select the vivid color setting. As a matter of fact, the only way to get close to acceptable pictures in low light is with manual settings and with a tripod. If you have a choice, get an IS model. Don't waste your money on this!
Not at all what I wanted! Company has been extremely difficult to work with. This was a gift for son and still have not resolved.
We bought these (highly rated) to have a better quality than the ones that came with the Sansa MP3 (before we tried them) and they were actually much worse. Not very good sound @ all. We sent them back and stuck with the earbuds that came with it.
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.
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
This unit is not very bright. Would not buy again. It would be ok if you just wanted to illuminate your keyboard, but not for reading (get an illuminated keyboard instead if this is what you're after).
I didn't even plug this baby in. I ordered it since it stated it was a flat screen. This screen is *not* flat. This screen is just as curved as a non-flat screen monitor is. If these guys think this monitor is flat, they better have their eyes checked.I sent this monitor back and purchased from circuit city a NEC Multisync FE700+ 17&quot; monitor. Now this is a flat screen monitor.Bottom line...if you are thinking of buying this monitor because it is a flat screen, then don't buy it.
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.
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 live in a market with all major networks broadcasting in HDTV - and don't watch much except PBS (ok, and The Simpsons) - so a set-top receiver should be the perfect solution.I purchased a Samsung SIR-T150 soon after it came on the market, and later a DTB-H260F on the promise that it was much improved over the older model.Both provide a fantastic signal to my plasma monitor (no built-in tuner).... but only when they actually work.Both have the same problem: turn it on ... the signal is sharp, the audio fantastic .... and usually within 10 minutes the signal craps out with a 'weak or no signal' legend on the screen for all channels.Turn off the units ... wait an hour, and you get another 10 minutes of broadcast.I've tried a variety of antennae, indoors and out (nothing on the roof ... hate ladders)Some have suggested that these earlier models don't do well at handling multi-path signals (distinguishing between the direct broadcast, and the additional signals bouncing off of anything in the neighborhood)I'm not really ready to drop another couple hundred on the 'next generation' box ... and accepting the cheap boxes that only convert to 480i seems a waste.I guess come February, I'll be reading more books ...
I did a lot of research on ADF Scanners and the Microtek SCANMAKER 5950 PRO appeared to have the best/most features for the least amount of money. The main reason I got this machine was because of the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) but it's not the best feature on this machine. I have other complaints too:1) Microtek does NOT offer free tech support. You have to pay to get help.2) Images that are scanned through the ADF come out VERY LIGHT as opposed to scanning on the flatbed. Big disappointment.3) If I scan more than 5+ pages through the ADF, I get an error message and have to start all over again. Frustrating!4) The software that comes with the product is temperamental and seems to have a few kinks. Could be why I am having problem #3 above.5) This machine is noisy and loud when scanning.6) The flatbed lid is heavy and can slow you down when you have multiple things to scan.7) ADF machines, like this one, have rollers that need to be replaced every so often, depending on how frequently you use it. So this isn't a maintenance-free machine.8) Purchased this item from ACE PHOTO and DIGITAL. Made several calls to the seller and left messages with someone there. Told them the product appears to be defective and that I would like to return it for a refund or get a credit for another scanner. Based on their return policy, it was too late for me to return the item. A woman there said she had to have her supervisor call Microtek to see if the manufacturer would accept a returned, defective item and credit the seller who, in-turn, would credit me (or so I assumed). Then she or someone there would call me back... well... I NEVER received a call back. I would NOT recommend buying from this seller. Poor customer service and poor return policy, even on defective products.The only good things I have to say about this machine are that it's built solid on the outside, and it scans fast (no warm up). But without a quality ADF, it's a total waste.
This cartridge worked great. I had to order it because an Amazon seller sent me the wrong set and I couldnt get Amazon or the merchant to correct the order. This is the only example of me feeling ripped off by Amazon and I sure wish they would correct the matter.
Because I'd received a damaged headset (see my Oct-2003 review), I've returned it since I think it is a good idea to give people a second chance. Believe or not: I've received again a second damaged headset. Sorry for this late update review, but certainly, I've just given up. Let's be optimists, I suggest this good story to Dilbert :-)
Installing this product on your PC will most likely prevent you from ever using a Bluetooth product from a non-Microsoft manufacturer on your PC.Installing the driver software for this product on Windows XP will prevent any other Bluetooth device driver software from ever being installed on that computer. Microsoft has used their integration with the operating system to make the Bluetooth driver installation PERMANENT, the only way to remove it is to reinstall the operating system, which will require the reinstallation of *ALL* software on the computer. This will prevent the use of other companies' drivers and hence, the other companies' products.If you are comfortable using only Microsoft and Microsoft-compatible products for the rest of your computer's life, then this will not pose a problem for you. Otherwise, this imposes a strict limitation on which Bluetooth products you will be able to use in the future.
I am using this merely as a digital tuner for my Hitachi 65" HDTV ready projection TV with Comcast basic cable in NJ. It recognized about 7 High Def digital channels that are mandatory to be broadcast through basic cable.I was quite dismayed to realize that it does not recognize analog cable channels as well. Therefore I had to run this off a splitter and feed a regular cable feed to my TV as well, so I if I want to watch a HD channel I switch over to his on the video 1 input on the TV. I guess this is better than paying stinky Comcast $10 extra a month for those few basic HD channels and that hideously large Motorola Cable box they make you use.
Save yourself the money and effort, buy a generic USB 2.0 reader from one of the major manufacturers for half the price.
Quite happy with with the quality of the picture. My bulb lasted 370 hours. Disappointing for an item that claims a bulb life of 2000-3000 hours! Tech support is fairly open about the nature (...): bulbs start to grow dim at about 300 hours, dying well before their box specs; replacement lamps average (...). Someday some bright soul on the internet will find a way to replace the mercury vapor bulb within the lamp for a few dollars, rather than the whole lamp for a few hundred, but until then I would urge buyers to avoid this knockoff of the higher-quality, name-brand DLP projectors. Alas, I have learned the hard way that you get what you pay for.
I bought this product for my Orion scope and it actually made things much worse! There is too much play in the fit of the collimator to eyepiece adaptor which results in a very sloppy collimation. Don't waste your money on this product. Find someone in your local astronomy group who can help you with collimation and with finding which tool is best for you.
This is one of the most dissappointing pieces of gear I've wasted money on in a long time. This thing configured OK and worked for a while, despite it sounding like it was built with worn-out fan. What a racket this thing makes...and that would _almost_ be bearable if the D_M_ thing actually worked reliably.But it doesn't. It "disappears" off the network, cannot be restarted with the power switch (yes, I know you need to hold it down for 3 seconds - but that doesn't work now). You have to unplug it to reboot it. It might stay "visible" on the network for 10 hours or 10 seconds. Your mileage will vary.Oh, and if you actually hit this thing from multiple machines at once - forget it. I think it has a itty bitty 1-bit, 1Hz processor that can't shovel data faster than you can type.you'll end up waiting 10-30 seconds just for the Explorer window to populate any directory with a bunch of folders (say, albums or artists) and then you will wait forever to do big transfers on or off this thing - it is SLOW SLOW SLOW.You should also know that it does NOT run FAT32 or NTFS - it appears to us some version of embedded linux - so forget about transplanting the drive if the controller goes walkabout. I'm dealing with trying to move 400Gigs of data off my failed ADS box right now...but can't keep it running for any decent length of time.And did I mention it's buggy? Stay away from this thing.Oh, and a friend of mine owns two...and has had all these problems, plus data corruption.Run away from this. Fast.
Sadly, with my phone and it on the highest settings, I can not hear anyone, nor can they hear me. Perhaps my phone is just to quiet for this device. But for me it's useless.
I ordered the garmin nuvi 360 as a christmas gift for a friend from digitech deals. The first time I received the box, the recharger and some items were outside the polybags. It looked used. I explained my situation and I was sent another one. This time everything seemed like it was new except when it was charged and ready to go, it never worked. For two days it never acquired the satellite connection. It kept on asking if I was outdoors and if it was March 2007. The date and the time were both off. I ordered this device because I read only great reviews on this product. I can't even review this item b/c it never worked. I ended up returning the whole thing and getting a full refund. I was not satisfied with the online purchase.
But Will this small tv work after the DTV change over? thats my biggest question.
fans stop working after awhile. you have to cut the top part off of the grill to get them to work again. really not a good product but you can mod it if you take it apart. horrible product and not worth 20 bucks
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.
This does not fit the player very well. I do not recommend it.
The paper that comes with the unit is actually not ordinary at all. It is a small pad (not a4 size). It is about 5 inches by 7 inches of writing space. Very hard to take notes with this. Additionally, after checking 5 stores (officemax, etc) NOBODY carries the pad size, you have to drop down to an even smaller pad which ends up sliding around.Stay away.
Definitely not worth 200-300 bucks if you ask me. The dvd player is poor quality (FF and Rewind make scratching noises and barely work), the surround effects on the receiver are weak, the speakers are really cheaply made. If it breaks, you have nobody to turn to. Mine is experiencing stereo problems after owning for 1 year. I have lots of home stereo experience and I can tell you these problems are with the unit itself and not with my wiring configuration or even the speakers themselves. Because I can't talk to anyone or even ship my unit in for repair, I'm stuck with a faulty unit, and I've essentially thrown $300 down the toilet. Stick with brands that have better support, ie Sony, Aiwa, and the like.
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.
Ummmm... I have this phone and it does have an alarm and caller ID, but NO AM/FM radio as stated in the description. You can choose either the buzzer or some annoying electronic &quot;music&quot; to wake to. There are some good features such as the dual alarm, but the negatives offset this. The display is VERY bright making it hard to sleep and sometimes when I hit the snooze button, it &quot;freezes&quot; the clock until the alarm is turned off, thus making the time 9 minutes slow. The phone cord is way too short as well. Not a bad phone for the price I guess, but I was very disappointed.
The first one of these I had for 9 months. My internet speed started going slower and slower. I had my ISP provider out several times to check the line, speed was fine. Never thought it might be the router, until I read several review on this piece of equipment. The router just went out, so I bought another one. Worked great for 10 minutes. Now I have no internet connection unless I hook my PC directly up the the DSL modem. This is going back to the store and I'll never buy another Linksys router/switch/hub again.
This radio seemed really nice at first - good sound, easy to use, very convenient digital presets. Then suddenly it failed. None of the buttons worked any more, and the nature sounds came on by themselves. Unplugging the clock and removing the backup batteries until the display cleared did not reset the thing. So, back it went, and the hunt for a clock radio that actually works continues...
I installed the new drum and it immediatlely had repeated ghost printing on the output. Tried cleaning using the corona wire, no luck. I had to get a new printer.Not going to order compatible products any more.
I purchased the Rio Forge MP3 Player from Amazon about a month ago. Worked fine until one night I tried to connect it to my computer for a new music download. I plugged the usb cable into the unit and... nothing. The MP3 player would not show connection status. It actually showed nothing at all. I unplugged the cable and tried to power up the player itself. Nada. I changed the battery... nothing. The player is now D.O.A.I am not even going to try for a repair. I will write it off as a bad learning experience.
I bought this lock cable back in 2008 after reading a number of reviews, user feedback, etc. Despite the effort I put to find a good product, I'm not happy with it and I would not purchase the same cable again. It has a number of design flaws which are surprising coming from the company who introduced the Kensington lock. Ultimately, (I see now) has a poor value for money.1. I would have liked a feature to allow me to lock the cable into itself. This looks like a small metal disk close to the cable noose/loop with a "Kensington lock" in it, just like most laptops have. This allows me to take my laptop with me and leave the cable behind in the office, locked, without being worried someone would steal it or remove it for a prank. I don't understand why this feature is present on cheap 5 Euro lock cables yet major vendors did not figure it out in their expensive cables.2. The rubber ring installed to prevent laptop scratching got detached almost immediately and got lost soon thereafter. They could have figured a better method to prevent it falling off that easily.3. When I carry the cable in my bag (not when using it of course), I would prefer a way to keep the key(s) securely attached to the cable. I found keeping the key in the lock when the cable is not in use is not a good idea as it falls off easily and I end up scrambling in my laptop bag for the loose key hiding among other accessories. Keeping in the key ring is not acceptable for me, I have multiple laptops, each with their own cable (and key) and the keyring would get too heavy attaching all possible keys. I keep each laptop in its own bag, with its own lock cable and pick one or two depending on which customer I'm going. Other (a lot cheaper) lock cables have a strip of velcro helping keep the cable neatly coiled when not in use and very handy also to attach its corresponding key. Kensigton chose to replace the velcro with a piece of orange plastic, which works the just as good to keep the cable coiled, but not at all to prevent the keys getting lost.4. Finally, as most people probably suspect already, all those cables are just a small deterrent. It really takes 30sec to cut/saw through any of those cables, cheap or expensive, it makes no difference at all or extremely little. Most people are honest enough not to try to steal a locked laptop, but a determined thief will face exactly same trouble defeating a cheap cable or an expensive one. Realizing that, the 44$ I spent on this cable could have been used to buy 4 cheaper cables offering just the same level of protection and without the design flaws at point 1-3.
Bad trouble with my Toshiba DVD. Ran for a couple days. Then ate 2 discs, refusing to start. Electronics on it just stopped working. Not at all happy.
I bought this GPS as a gift for my wife because of it's reported ease of use and the ability to buy and download additional voices.I have problems with the TomTom website. Using any computer it is impossible to make a purchase.. after registering for the site and figuring out which "code" they are asking for... There are at least three cryptic codes you will need, One on the unit, one on the display buried deep in the menus, and yet a third on a seperate "product code card"! What are they trying to do here other than frustrate the user.After all this I can finally shop online and purchase the voice to download and find nothing but shopping cart errors on the web site making it impossible to purchase any voices or accessories. I wouldn't complain here but there is no contact information on the website and no support number in any of the manuals that I could find.I won't even begin to comment on upgrading...Do not buy any TomTom items untill they get their act together and improve customer service and support.
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
My camera didn't work. It arrived broken. What else do you want me to say? It has been sent back for a full refund.
This iPad cover is very cheap.It may not seem like,but one drop and the edges of the cover break off and it doesn't snap onto the iPad.I mean even if you accidentally dropped on CARPET!! Now I don't use the cover anymore and it was such a waste of money.My iPad is better off without a back cover.Although this is the same exact color as the front smart cover, overall, 2STARS.
Perhaps I am luckier...my Netgear adapter "crapped out" five times in the first two weeks. After reading all these negative reviews, I decided just to take it back while I still could. Netgear support was spotty--some reps really tried. But I had one simply give up and walk away fromt the call!
I could say a lot of good things about this this TV in terms of features and picture quality, but the sound volume is so low, it severely limits its usefulness.
This printer is very disappointing for the price range. I bought this printer for a short term work assignment. I thought that for the price it would be a nice printer that would get the job done. This printer is about the same price as my Canon Pixma MP530 at home, and is not 1/2 a good a printer. The document feeder is SLOW and really noisy. Its already saying I am low on ink and I have only printed about 125 pages (no photos, just letters, word documents, some excel spreadsheets). I normally get 1-2 reams of paper out of an ink cartridge, so I am surprised that it is saying low when I have had it for about one week and printed 1/4 a ream of paper. The HP software doesn't compare well to my Canon Pixma software on features or ease of use for scanning. I scan often normally, and I find myself avoiding it with this machine. I am very seriously considering returning this printer this week and ordering a second Canon Pixma to use at this job site. I definitely wish I would have brought my printer with me on this job. For pretty much the same price, get yourself a better printer and go with the Pixma.
Samsung support is virtually useless, and this unit will still not play Dead Man's Chest. Samsung says there will be a firmware update in a couple weeks.Up till now I've always considered Samsung a very good company.This BD-P1200 fiasco has changed my mind.So BUYER BEWARE if you are considering a Samsung BD-P1200
ITEM RECEIVED WAS NOT WHAT WAS ORDERED, RETURNED AND RECEIVED CREDIT. DUNNO WHERE THE ERROR WAS, BUT, THAT;S OK.,, DIDN' LIKE ROLLERMOUSE, AFTERALL.
i have been waiting for this item for over a month. it supposedly was lost in the mail and was reordered on the 17th of march and i still dont have it. i wont order from amazon ever again
Same problem as many others, with the DVD functions conking out and VCR working fine. As it is, no Godfather marathon last weekend, and ended up watching on a 15-inch computer monitor. :-(I bought this combo last Christmas, lasted 8 months. It isn't even worth returning because I can buy a new unit for cheaper than the shipping. I will look for a stand-alone unit now and go back to my old VCR.So strange, because I have other Samsung products, like a high-end monitor and camera with no problems for over 3 years. Probably is a problem with the low-end, mass-produced electronics.
I was using a Dlink db-120 that worked awesome with no problems. However my mother bought this unit for her computer and printer and was having problems. Figuring it was either her computer or the unit, I took it and gave her mine. Keyboard now goes on and off and mouse jerks around a lot. We have two of these since we attempted to use the second one for the bluetooth printer, and the printing is extremely slow. V2.0? Mac compatible? I highly doubt it and will not be purchasing a kensington product anytime soon.
It was suggested by Amazon.com that I buy this product since I was purchasing a Canon PowerShot S2IS Digital Camera. Not knowing any better, I bought it. It doesn't even WORK with this model camera. I bought a memory card reader instead at a local store & bypassed the need for an adapter altogether.
I bought 1...it broke in 6 months...they replaced it...and that one broke 6 months later...STAY AWAY from this...especially used....
I was 0 for 2 with the Sigma 30mm bought at Amazon. Got the first one, focus was terrible. I mean the only thing I could get in focus on my xti was a shot outside at f/8 and infinity. I tried to focus on my birdfeeder at 30 feet and was really blurry (with plenty of shutter speed). Inside was a little better but completely unacceptable compared to my 50mm f/1.8. Sent it back and got another from Amazon. A little better inside. The focus was not so horrible that I could actually tell that it was front focusing. Things that were in focus were very sharp (only a couple of shots of things I wasn't focusing on). Outside I still couldn't get a clear focus on the bird feeder. Oh well, Amazon was great though. No problems with the refund.Got my Canon 28mm f/1.8 (at B&H;) and all of the tests that I did with the Sigma showed that the focus was right on. Taking pictures of my baby girl was hit or miss just like my nifty fifty, but at least I can take sharp pictures of inanimate objects at close and far ranges. Unfortunately, that was not possible with the Sigma 30s that I had tried (on my Xti).
My original APC battery lasted over 5 years. This replacement is now apparently dying after 5 months.Guess I'll buy a NON APC UPS. Apparently they no longer make products you can trust. Sad, I was a happy customer who had recommended their products regularly.
The router isn't bad. I had this router for about a year and a half and had a few problems. When I bought the router, it didn't have the XP (Home or Pro) drivers on the CD. I call support. On hold for 40 minutes (no exaggeration) and they don't have the drivers, and, won't have them until a month later.A month later, I surf the site, download the XP drivers that they said would work. They didn't. Called support. On hold for 30 minutes. Support said, &quot;Ok, we'll send you the new drivers&quot;. I asked if they were different from the drivers that I had downloaded. Gave them the version number that was posted. &quot;Yeah, those are different. We have new ones&quot;. Ok. They email me the &quot;new&quot; drivers. You guessed it, they were the same drivers that didn't work the first time. After another 3 calls to support (each with minimum 30 minutes hold time), I got the problem fixed and the router configured.A year goes by with few issues. Router working well. Fair wireless connection throughout the house (though the &quot;through-the-walls&quot; range is NOT what is what Link-Sys purports it to be). For all intents, fair to good performance.Then, I went on a business trip. I pulled out my wireless card from my laptop and left it at home. On my trip, I used dial-up. I didn't connect to another network or anything of the like.I returned home, plugged the card in, and fired up the machine...Nothing.I recycled the router...Nothing.I recycled the router and re-booted...Nothing.I recycled the DSL modem...Nothing.I recycled all three...Nothing.I reset the router settings, recycled, and re-booted...Nothing.I called Link-Sys support...45 minute hold. After a lengthy conversation with the support rep and at least 20 different &quot;fixes&quot;, still doesn't work. The rep says, &quot;Well, I don't know how else we can help you.&quot; Yes. I guess not.I tested the card at a friend's house, worked like a charm. Wasn't the card. Wasn't the DSL connection (which I tested also). So, the router took a permanent vacation.After several hours of my life waiting on hold, I had had enough. I went and bought a D-Link router. Set it up one time through. The directions were a little screwy, so I called D-Link support. On hold for less than 5 minutes, problem solved in less than 10.Though the Link-Sys router, apparently, took a vacation after a year worth of reasonable use, the service and support at Link-Sys is absolutely HORRID.Remember, when you buy technology, it is more than just the hardware. Most people must consider the service and support. This router, when it worked, worked well; however, with regard to service and support, Link-Sys fails miserably.
This printer is disappointing in just about every aspect. I've had it 2 years and grown to despise it, regardless of driver version.Overall -1) Printer ink is too expensive for all but occasional use and faxing.2) The automatic document feeder (ADF) truly sucks.3) The fax works OK as long as you fax from glass which precludes a cover sheet.4) Scans from the glass are good, but slow.5) The driver software appears to be normal HP software, but is quirkly and limited.This inkjet is unsuitable for regular small office printing - the costs are too outrageous. You get maybe 50 sheets between ink cartridges. That's like $0.75/ page. But we knew that going in; we intended to use this for scanning and faxing. How misguided we were!Scanning on the glass is trouble-free. Scans are good, it scans documents to OCR'd PDF files, and in general works as you'd expect. Overall scans are slow, though. With this device it is almost always preferable to scan in grayscale vs. color, unless you have plentiful time.The ADF is another story. Multi-page scans always require babysitting. As soon as you walk away or answer the phone, that's when it chews up the paper or hangs. It catches on staple holes and nicked corners and chews up the paper. Positively, recovering chewed sheets is easy - just flip open the cover on the top left side. Small consolation when you're holding a mangled document. Perfect sheets of paper feed fine. The ADF can scan in larger sizes than the glass holds - 8x14".The device has lots of quirks:1) Take varying page sizes using the ADF. If you feed a smaller page first, the following pages will only be scanned in at that size, so you have to remember to scan in larger/ longer pages first. You can't resize them either, later on. IE if you feed an 8.5x11 before an 8.5x14, the 14 will be cut off at 11".2) Sometimes, in the middle of scanning it will stop and reset itself and the driver, as if it forgot what it was doing.3) The absolute worst is that if it hangs during a multi-page scan, it dumps eveything that it scanned before. So if it chews up page 10 of a 10-page scan, the front panel throws up an error, then you lose all that time.4) A 10 page grayscale scan takes about 10-15 minutes of actual feeding/scanning, then time to manually rotate the pages around (because you can't feed the top side first because of staple holes), then another 10 minutes after you click "Accept" to "scan" the pages in, then another 5-10 minutes of "processing." I don't know why it says "scanning" after you click accept - it has already scanned the pages in. Why the second round?5) If the ADF jamms, the printer needs to be disconnected from the power (not just powered off), otherwise it refuses to scan. Rebooting the PC does no good.The Windows 7 drivers alleviates some issues (ADF multi-page grayscale and color scans can be mixed) and #3 issue above only happens 1/2 of the time. The other half, pages prior to the jammed page continue processing.We normally give older equipment to local schools. This summer, this printer gets the Office Space treatment.
I bought one of these to go with a 15" Dell Laptop. Worked well enough keeping the laptop cool. The dual fans and exhaust port seemed to do the job. The fact that thing got a little warm meant that it was in fact drawing heat away from the laptop. No issues with the fans and they're quiet enough.On the lap it was comfortable enough. However, I hated how it raised the height when I used my laptop on a table. And since there is no angle option I had to scrounge up wristguard. No biggie, but something to be aware of.I also use a laptop tray for when I'm in bed and the plastic cooler on the plastic tray top meant the thing would slip/slide all over the place with my laptop getting dumped. The rubber feat are barely held on by adhesive that heats up when the cooler heats up due to the laptop heat. End result is that they fall off.I upgraded to a 17" laptop and the cooler was practically useless. The top of the cooler is plastic with no grip so my larger laptop would slide around all over the place. Then on top of the laptop tray? forget about it.My fix was to use some grippy type tape I use on my hockey sticks on the top of the cooler. That solved the laptop slippage issue. I also put the grippy tape on the top of the laptop tray and that solved the slippage there for the most part.Finally, I ended up just upgrading to a higher quality aluminum cooler that is big enough for my 17" laptop.Overall, the Targus cooler is good for 15" and smaller laptops. But the lack of angle adjustment can make for an uncomfortable position. And the plastic surface makes it impossible to adjust the angle.
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 researched this eyepiece since I wanted to buy it. Well lo and behold finding this exact model with just five sites I was able to order a brand new one for $ 22.95. How can this outfit justified charging well over $ 200.00 - insane.
I just got these delivered today, took 11 days to arrive. Unacceptable for anything within the US. Bought them brand new, I can't understand why the next model above these is the highest rated cans on amazon, as soon as I took them out of the plastic I could feel that they were cheaply made, predominately cheap feeling plastic, and the sides wanted to swivel backwards more than stay straight. THEN I put them on just to see how they felt and sounded. I have a 7 year old pair of Sennheiser HD-280 Pros, and I just bought a refurb pair of Sony V6's. Both of the models I just mentioned completely blow these ATs away, in every aspect. The sound from these is tinny and you have to apply pressure to them to allow the bass to come through completely. Both the Sony V6 And the Senns are very comfortable, and I actually prefer the sound of the low priced refurb Sony V6 to my Senns, it is more crisp and clear. These however, are crap. I will never buy another AT product again. The return slip is printing as I type. I just unboxed these 15 minutes ago. That's how bad they are. I'm using the return money to buy another pair of V6s =)Oh and I am playing all these through a Fiio E7 so it's not my amp. I am SO annoyed at these. If they weren't worth the return money I would smash them, or light them on fire or something.
I will keep this brief. The item has very good "night vision" attributes. Beyond that I would not recommend it if you plan on placing the camera more than a few feet from the receiver. Yes, that's correct; no more than a few feet (less than 10 ft). I've tried it in more than one location and had the same results. Unless the camera and receiver have direct line of site and are no more than several feet apart, the picture suffers from a great deal of static and flicker.
I bought my first HP printer for my home office longer ago than I can remember, whenver they first started marketing printers for the home office. I have owned more HP printers than I can remember. Every single one was an absolute gem. I never even considered buying another brand. And then I bought this one.What a disaster. The sheet feeder scans crooked. When printing, the printer often picks up more than one sheet, but staggers them, so it prints a little of the page on the top of each sheet of paper, ruining all of them. I have had it pick up and ruin as many as 5 sheets at a time.It is a particularly bad choice for an OFFICE printer. Under Features/Paper Type, it doesn't even offer envelopes as a choice. It does include all kinds of Photo Papers and even Greeting Cards. I suppose these are great if you are in the photography or greeting card business, but those of us who use our offices for some other type of business are pretty much out of luck, especially if we ever need to mail anything. And here's the irony...my PHOTOsmart does offer envelopes as a Paper Type. Yep...their printer for PHOTOs is designed to print on envelopes; their printer for OFFICEs isn't. Similarly, HP didn't design this OFFICEjet to scan to .doc or .pdf from the control panel...the two standard formats for office documents. However, you can scan to Paint. (PAINT? For an OFFICE printer?!) Also to .jpg. (JPG? For an OFFICE printer?) If you want to scan to .doc or .pdf, you can't do it with an easy one-touch from the control panel, you have to lumber through the HP "Solution" Center. (I have concluded that HP printers have so many problems now, they had to set up an entire center just to cope with them.)I contacted HP email support about the latter issue, because I just couldn't believe it. The guy assured me that I could indeed scan to .doc and .pdf from the control panel, and then instructed me to download some third-party software without asking much of anything about what other software was on my computer. (Seriously? What computer support staff would do this?) Anyway, it turned out that the instructions he gave me wouldn't have worked because they told me to click on menus that I didn't have. He then apologized and said his supervisor had informed him that the software he had instructed me to download was...big surprise...not compatible with my other software. I don't know what else he said, because I stopped reading his email at that point.Bottom line, I definitely do NOT recommend this printer, and especially not for an office, Moreover, the fact that HP would actually market this machine as an OFFICEjet tells me they have lost touch with what offices need in a printer. So that's the last HP printer for me. Kind of sad, really...the end of an era...
This is a rotten tv. Do not buy this tv! If there was a rating lower than one I would give it a -5.Do not throw away your money on this tv.
I bought it a while ago and installed in in my IBM thinkpad X22. It is really slow (even slower than modem) unlike other wireless card. The only reason I chose this one is appearance cause it doesn't stick out like PCMCI card. I had no choice but to buy another PCMCI card.
I read a lot of forums raving about these headphones but I found they have the same problems of all the other headphones I have tried! the cord is WAY to long, the buds don't fit in my ears and they are not comfortable. Also the description says they come with a clip and they do not. I think if you are a guy these headphones are probably perfect but for me they just aren't what I am looking for.
I order this to fit a 3.5" drive in a 5.25" slot, it worked as stated but the screw holes were a bit off in size and I had to force them in. It worked but I would pay a bit more for a better product next time
I got this DVD player for X-mas, it broke less than a month after that. Luckily Best Buy replaced it for free. Then 4 months later the remote stopped working, this was not that big of a problem for me because I don't use it very often. About a month after the remote broke the player stopped working altogether. I called Polaroid today to get a replacement and I was told that there are two warrenties. The one on the box for parts (1year) and the one not on the box (90 days). Unfortunatly when you ask for the parts you are told that you can't have the parts, Not only can you not have the parts but you can't even buy them. Your only options at this point are to give them $50 dollars for "Labor" or nothing. At least she was polite about telling me I was SCREWED.
I bought this as a docking system for my iPod classic so that I could charge and play music in my room. Several problems came up through handling this product. First, about a third of the time I try to use the speakers, it plays nothing until I unplug the iLuv from its power source and plug it back in and press play. Also, the clock always skips ahead 10 minutes just days after I reset it. Overall, it's not a reliable dock for playing music and telling time.
This remote worked just fine until I plugged an Apple Composite A/V Cable into the pass through slot.I use a Composite A/V Cable to plug into my car stereo and to charge my iPod classic while in the car. This remote didn't work with the cable plugged in. Worked fine without the cable, and when plugged into a regular sync cable for charging, even when placed into my iHome alarm clock; but plugging in the A/V cable caused the remote to stop working altogether.
I don't normally write reviews unless pleased or disappointed. In this case - disappointment. We ordered 2 sticks and tested on 5 machines. In each case it showed up as 128 meg.This product (both sticks) are defective so we returned to Amazon. I would suggest using a name brand
I WAS DISSAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF THE GOLF BALLS COMPARED TO PREVIOUS INTECH BETA TI BALLS. SEEMS THEY HAD A QUALITY PROBLEM ON PREVIOUS LOTS AND THESE BALLS WERE SOME OF THE PREVIOUS LOT. THEY BOUNCED ABOUT 12 INCHES BELOW PREVIOUS BALLS WHEN DROPPED FROM EYE LEVEL. BOTH BOXES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY DISSAPPOINTED.
Just in case someone is still selling this RX600 somewhere don't waste your money on it! Mine has been in a landfill for 5 years now. As other owners reported the LCD screen quits working in a year or less. I have never purchased another Epson product since. Instead I have migrated to Canon and have been very pleased with their products.
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.
This product fell apart after three days of use sound great love the way it fit in the ear but this is my second one bought (not from Amazon) and practically the same thing happened to each piece I am so done with this product, and angry I didn't even waste time to get my money back of $25.00
Even if you turn up the volume all the way up, it's really hard to hear! I have no idea how the Tacoma, Washington reviewer can hear anything while exercising.
I bought 2 of these, one for me and one for make a NAS and backup solution for a customer. it works great, do whatever he offers to do and more. I not find so much connection issues and file limits that everybody has, and the few ones that I found, I resolve them reeeally easy.BUT, these disk come with a fatal flaw. the AC adapter.....as intended, a NAS must be working 24/7 and of course is really important that never stops to work, specially when some power break down affect the office or, in my case, the house so, I put him with the router (a Dlink DI-624) plugged to a 500Va UPS. just for these 2 devices to extend the battery life in a power shortage and backup everything before the batteries drains. so this means that never get bad power treatment, a short circuit, over voltage peaks, nothing. between the UPS and the anti nuke construction of the device, I though that this will be indestructible and of course the data will be super safe. I was wrong.like 8 months of continuous function he just stops to work. can't be recognized for nobody on the net and makes a tick, tick noise. great, the disk was done, I lost all the data. immediately I try to plug in via USB and the same result, no recognition and the tick sound from hell. my customer comments that he has a similar issue with his disk but only for USB. he was transferring some big data so want to do it via USB which is faster than WIFI or even Ethernet. and then, the disk stops responds and tick from hell starts to sound.he plug it on the router and everything works again but then, he tries again in USB and the same result. he do some research and find that Lacie is doing great devices with crappy AC adapters. he bought another one on ebay and everything goes fine so he lend me the defective one. I try it and of course the same result that he gets, Ethernet fine, USB thick from hell.I contact Lacie and they sent me a new adapter without charge nor even local shipping (of course I pay the international shipping). when the adapter comes, everything was great...until 6 months passed, then the new adapter was down too, and the tick tick from hell reappears.of course the warranty expires and I must open the case, extract the disk and save the data. both Lacies go to the deposit to rest. right now I bought another adapter on ebay too and me and my client are selling these disk because even as we love them, we can't trust them, because the AC adapters will fail for sure.I think that the AC adapter failing for intensive use is a killing flaw for a NAS device. even for a backup disk could be passed because is used just for backup every week and then go to the box, but a NAS device is intended to be used 24/7 and with great ventilation and a 500 Va dedicated UPS just for it and a router, I just can't be happy about it.
I received this as a gift, it WILL NOT RECORD ANYTHING from my satellite receiver, says "copy protected" I planned on using this to record programs I could not watch becaude I was working. A dvd PLAYER would do all this product can do for a LOT less $$$.
Usually I equate the name Shure with quality microphones, but they fall short with these earphones. They sounded good while it lasted, but unfortunately, that wasn't long. After less than a month of normal use, they developed a short on the sleave where the headphones connect to the jack, now, one month and $80 later, they are unusable.Think twice before ordering these.
All i wanted is to have some speakers on my main room, controlled by my computer.First, it would not work at all, and i couldn't change the channels, as the holes were to small for a clip. So i opened the box, and noticed that it were so tight, that the button to change channels was constantly being pressed by the cover.I did dig a slightly bigger hole for the channel button, and just by not tightening the screws as much, i fixed the problem.When it finally "worked", i still got lots of interference ... lots of wireless around, i suppose this doesn't help. I tried all channels, some with more some with less interference. Nothing really good enough.I'm surprised there is no wifi sound boxes on the market -- the ones that exist try to be also players, and are much more expensive ... :(
whatever you do, don't buy these. cannot handle any music with out breaking up. total waste of money
bought but didn't use at all, they where not compatible with my projector and they definetly did not provide me with at minimum 720p quality, plus it would not handle a consistant of 40 hertz minimum... if you are looking for VGA to Component cables this are not the ones for you or anybody, also the cables are two tinn to even believe that they are capable of even handling 480p, i ended up tossing them away just like any other cheap china things that i buy... not wort paying the return shipping....Outdated wires, not capable of 720, 1080i or 1080p
With all the complaints about ALL the previous versions of the Sony DVD Changers regarding usability, I was hoping Sony would get it right this time. The Disc Explorer is only slightly improved. For example, the title is no longer limited to 16 or so characters. However, when Auto Start is turned off, you still have to wait for the player to go grab the previously viewed DVD. Arrgh. This has been a complaint for so long it almost appears Sony just doesn't care. Also, there is no facility to access a DVD by number. I don't want to scroll through 300+ titles to get to the one I know is in slot 366.Video and Audio quality are very good. Since that is not the purpose of this beast, I didn't consider those aspects in the rating. After all, I can get those features for much less money.
This is a consistent complaint among people who have purchased this unit: THE OVERALL VOLUME OUTPUT IS TOO LOW. (The same complaint applies to the Vestak unit which competes with this item.) I would not recommend this unit, which I returned. The old battery-operated record players from the early 70's are superior.
The Samsung BD-P1200 looks great for a paper weight, as delivered and is incapable of playing Blue Ray Disk unless you go on line and download version 1.4 (Image), you must download in "Image", otherwise it will damage the unit. The next generation Blue Ray disk will not work because existing Samsung's will not have the necessary hardware. Most of these good reports must have been written by Samsung, there are a number of class action lawsuits going on.
The lens barrels were not properly registered, leading to double-vision. The magnification and color of each barrel was fine, but the two just didn't line up. I sent them back to Amazon, which was, as always, very easy to work with. I didn't exchange the 'nocs. I'll stick to more expensive ones to be sure I get good quality.
I bought it and am returning it todayCome-on Logitech you can do better. Poor picture quality is inexcusable
i got this amp about 2 months ago as a graduation gift for my self along with 2 12" MTX terminator subs. it worked really good at first but after awhile it started to distort my rear speakers i fixed the prob but soon after the amp blew ( about 8 days ago.) i worked well for the time hit hard and people would stop and look made me happy. but now im out the money and need a amp again good for if u need a quick replacement amp but don't keep for to long if you really like to blast your base and music like i do. im 18 i rock my beats loud and for long periods of time.
I found this mouse after long search for a simple, comfortable mouse. The mouse feels good in the hand, but after one day, I plan to return it.The biggest problem is that the wireless mouse uses 2 AA batteries, so it is very heavy! That is bad news for people how push mice around their desk all day. The scroll wheel feels good, but sometimes the first "click" of the scroll wheel doesn't scroll.The mouse is not Bluetooth. You must use an ugly "wireless basestation" USB dongle that looks like a big hockey puck (it's larger than the mouse itself).Also, I'm using this mouse on a Mac and Microsoft's Intellipoint software has astrange un-Mac-like mouse speed/acceleration.
I bought the Japanese version (IXY Digital) of this camera back in May, and I'm extremely disappointed in its picture quality. Even in daylight the pictures are blurry with noise. In fact, just about every photo I've taken has been no good. I took comparison shots with my previous camera -- Canon IXUS 4.0 -- and the IXUS pictures were better by a longshot.I was happy with the performance of my old IXUS, but was looking for a larger display. Unfortunately this new IXY is a big compromise on quality. Looks like my experience is out of the ordinary (except for the first reviewer), but I'd just like to warn people about this. I've always been a big Canon fan, and I'm unsure what to do about this camera since the warranty is in Japan only. Looks like I'll be taking the old camera on my next trip instead.
CAUTION: This model does NOT work properly in SOME microwaves, and in some cases may damage those units. National Presto Industries is aware of the problem. For confirmation of the problem, check the one-star reviews. (If the popper works fine in YOUR microwave, great! This review is NOT for you - and frankly, I wish I were in that category.)HOW TO TELL if you have an unsuitable model: One symptom is that the replaceable "concentrator" inserts burn out quickly, sometimes even after the first batch. The popcorn may have a slight "burnt plastic" odor and flavor. If this happens to you, STOP USING THE POPPER in that microwave. You can try it in a different microwave.I have one of those unsuitable microwave ovens. Mine is just big enough for the popper to fit properly without binding - unit is supposed to work in compact ovens. However, mine is also rated at 1000 watts.Presto may offer to ship an alternative "powerbase" to people who are having these burning issues. (No charge, or $9 - depending.) Inside the stock base is an aluminum dish reflector - the alternative base simply lacks the aluminum. You can easily remove the reflector yourself, by prying open the the bottom with a small screwdriver, and snipping off two small plastic nubs. (For most people, that will be a one-way operation, because re-installing the reflector requires a drill and screws.)But after removing the reflector myself, the concentrators continued to burn. Later, I discovered that the burning is because my oven has a "hot spot" at approximately the same height and position as the concentrator.From reading the other reviews, my guess is that these poppers usually work o.k. in bigger ovens. But if you have a compact, high-powered oven, better stay away - unless you can borrow a popper from a friend and confirm that it will work properly. Alternatively, you can get a Presto 042820 air-popper, which is what I am using now.
It's a very fast drive!!!, I bought it after investigating on the Internet about very big and fast drives. I reached to the conclusion that I should buy an IBM or WD (performance in mind), so I went and buy the WD (despite of what I read in some customer reviews from other places about the reliability of the drive); I was amazed with the performance of it, but after I week of use it died (and by it i mean that the drive didn't start any more, it just make very ugly noises); all data on it was LOST!!!! So i sent it to WD and is has been 15 days and I'm still waiting for the replacement.If I could go back in time I would buy an IBM
Good product as far as protecting your camera, but tears easily after 1 vacation's worth of use.
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......
I'm rather picky about my keyboards, I speed a lot of time on the computer and my first interface is the keyboard, so I want something the feels good and tells me that it worked. The keys seemed a little rough, hard to push, stiff. I liked that it's got the numeric keypad and that's important in my numeric entries, but the overall feel of the keys is just adding too much fatigue to my daily typing and I've had to retire the keyboard because of it.
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.
This piece of equipment came to me with something loose inside th player and stopped working on the fourth day i had it. The teturn policy says must be returned in same condition as received and i just didnt feel that they would believe it came to me broken after i had used it. However i will not shop with that company again
Okay, I forgot what I paid for this most miserable excuse for a battery, but I did put a labelon the battery so I could keep track of its power.I bought it in May 21, 2007, and it just died about a month ago!... it lasted eight (8) months!...Its a "Power2000" 900 Ah LI on... disaster/,,. How do company's like this stay in business?
I ordered 3 of the Sima cap keepers since I have used them in the past and they were good quality. What i was sent was not the Sima cap keepers but a no brand knock off. Hopefully they will work ok and not break right away. I throughly despise companies who use these bait and switch tactics.
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.
I thought having a nice denon receiver and just bought a new mirage sub,there top of the line prestege s-10 I'd up-grade the sub cable to. Unfortunately it made no differance at all, just the same as what I was using before. I realy don't know how the other people who gave it five stars could of realy heard any improvement with this? Like I said I'm using a very good sub, my son has a review of it here on amazon for anyone looking for a very good sub. If there's anything good to say, I got this cable cheap so not a major loss atleast!
This bag is NOT for the DSC-V1. The box says this bag is for DSC-P10/P8/P9/P7/P2. You can not fit the camera in this bag. It's a nice bag though.
We decided to try and save some money by buying refurbished MP3 players for the kids. Both died within four days of having gotten them. No real reason found for the failures, they just flat stopped working. Not recommended to anyone that they buy refurbished stuff. Save up the money and buy a good quality new one. You truly get what you pay for.
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.
Based on the reviews I read, I bought this as a Christmas gift for my teenager. Unfortunately, the numerals on the clock would not display correctly and were barely visible. A trip back to the store confirmed the malfunction and I was given a new one which was checked to make sure the numerals displayed correctly. Regrettably, they did not check the contrast. The button for the contrast does not work at all, making the numerals invisible at night. My other complaint is the user's manual. We had several questions about the operation that should have been addressed in the manual but were not. For example, we tested the alarm with the ipod and the first song came on. How do you set the clock to wake up to a particular song? Can you even do that? The manual did not address that. There was not even a parts list, leaving us wondering what two items were. Also, the radio was only able to receive 2-3 stations. I'm taking it back to the store to get my money back.
I don't recommend this product. Much better lens hoods are available to protect your investment than this. I purchased the camera armor and figured I would get this also. The Camera Armor is worth the money it never leaves my Canon 50D that I take everywhere with me and works great. The lens hood Does not fit on my senses well and prevents some of them from working correctly.
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.
I was surprised that $400 and 3 years hasn't done anything new. I have a 3 year old Cannon S200 that is as good as this camera. I suspect that this camera is functionally equivalent to the old Ex-Z4U. That camera is at least a year old now and this one seems to be the same model with the movie feature enabled.There must be a better camera out there.
Get a full 8 hours of laptop run time per charge? Yea right. Try more like 1.25 hours.I have an IBM Thinkpad. I have 2 IBM batteries, and they usually only last 45-60 minutes on the airplane. I usually consume a lot of energy with the programs I run, so this is not suprising. I got tired of running out of juice, on my 3 hour flights from Orlando to Austin so I decided to purchase this APC Battery.On my first flight with my newly purchased battery I went through one IBM battery and plugged my fully charged APC battery. The APC battery soon drained in about only 1.25 hours. In short, the APC battery adds about another 1.25 hours of life, that is far shorter than what the company claims. It only has slightly more power than my IBM batteries.I actually ended up returning it for my money back and bought a less expensive and smaller dimensioned Battery Geek battery pack and now I'm getting approximately 6 hours of run time per charge on my ThinkPad.
I had a Sony armband radio that I used at the gym for several years. I travel extensivly for business and use the radio several times a week. I felt that I got more than my share from this older radio but it gave up on me, so I bought a new one about 3 months ago. Sony has changed the unit- made it a bit smaller and redesigned it. Same basic funtionality, but updated sizing and buttons changed a bit. Had the new one for about 60 days and the volume knob fell off. Couldn't find the knob, so I ordered another- thinking it was just a fluke. Well, I've had the 2nd new one about 30 days and the knob has again come off. I have Ipod's, but I like to be able to tune to the tv in the gym when working out. Won't buy another one of these. Sound is good, funtionality is good (although setting up preset stations is not as user friendly as it could be). But without a volume knob, it is useless.
Ordered these to fix sound clipping coming from Nintendo Wii into Sony TV (Wega KV-30HS420) (input was at too high level)These caused additional distortion even when tested on connections that were already working perfectly. They're in the trash now; not worth the money to send them back. I haven't tried the more expensive Harrison Labs ones. My final solution was to bypass the TV entirely and go directly to the surround sound receiver, which handles the higher level inputs just fine. But... I don't always want to turn on the big receiver :-/ oh well.
It may be a good webcam, but be advised that the product is discontinued and the manufacturer does not have downloadable drivers in their website. If you decide to spend this (not cheap) price, make sure you keep your CD in a safe place.
I got this because it was the smallest FM transmitter for the iPOD Nano. It integrated well with the iPOD, and I had no problems using it to select the station. The real problem was static. I tried multiple "clear" FM channels in the Nashville area, but I could not get a nice clean signal on any one of them. There was always static or hiss in the background. I think this transmitter is just not powerful enough. I tried placing it in several positions in my car as well. I would not recommend this. I have a friend who has the Monster Cable FM transmitter and charger. He has not experienced the same problems.
The TV has no audio. If you do not purchase the speakers, there will be no sound. I was extremely upset to have to connect external audio system. The image is fine.
I don't know if the copy I purchased was bad, but the sound quality was just terrible. There was a hiss sound present during all recordings that really starts to drive you nuts when you want to listen to a recording. I was driven to purchase this recorder due to the Sony name and I became tired of using my MP3 player with a built in recorder as my conference recorder. Long story short, I'm going back to the MP3 player as my recorder. The initial purchase price was lower and the sound quality of the recordings is stellar in comparison.
I have yet to have a good burn with any memorex double layer dvd. My suggestion, after wasting $45, is to buy a more expensive brand, as you will save in the long run with fewer wasted disks. Come on Memorex... we expect more!
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.
This case protects the player from scratches and and all the ports and buttons are accessible.
The vertical steam is useless, the cordless functions is convenient, however the ironing potential is very short it will iron an area no longer that the size of a sheet of paper before it cools again needing to be place back in the charging base. Therefore ironing with this iron takes longer, the great feature is that it goes off by itself when idol, making it great for seniors like myself.
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.
This stupid thing doesn't work - no continuity between connector and RCA jack. I don't know how a manufacturer can screw up a cable or not have the QC to catch it. Total waste.
What a disappointment. One of the things I liked most about this camera was that it was "pocket-size." On the 4th day I had it I took it to work and was happily taking pictures of everyone. I put the camera in my pocket and took a short car ride. When I returned and went to take more pictures the LCD screen had a crack from one side to the other. I didn't drop it or bang it on anything. I did have keys and change in the pocket so I guess this was my mistake. When I called Sony and told them of the problem they told me you can't carry the camera in your pocket !!! Boy am I stupid what would make me think you could carry a "pocket-sized" camera in your pocket. Cost $111 to fix and now I am afraid to take the thing anywhere since it is SO FRAGILE. Also the instructions are very vague and poorly organized. Spend your money elsewhere !!!
Service on this order has been terrible. I ordered this on the 12th, and I'm still waiting.. Somebody dropped the ball on this one. I also ordered 8gb or ddr2, and a 1.5tb hard drive that I had to cancel thos items because they were never shipped.. Very poor service....
I was very excited to try out what I consider to be pricey ear buds. The most I've ever spent on them before was less than $20.Unfortunately, I was disappointed for a couple reasons.1. First and foremost (and this is my fault for not looking closely enough) these earbuds have an asymmetrical cable. I hate those. If I'd noticed before I opened them, I would've handed the package back to the UPS guy while he was still in the parking lot. In fact, I cut these and tied them off to even up the earpieces before I even put them in my ears for the first time. I'm 27 years old, and I have struggled for the duration of my entire adult life to understand why you would want an asymmetric cable. All they do is put the weight of the entire cable on one earpiece, which causes it to pull out of your ear. In defense of these earbuds, they are very light, but I still didn't like the cable.2. For the price, frustratingly low bass. Everything sounds too tinny and telephone-esque. I was disappointed with the lack of bass.Other than those two points, they're excellent. Great sound (other than the bass), VERY comfortable to wear, and they do a decent job of muffling outside noise.Personally, I would suggest the following earbuds instead:Koss SPARKPLUG - Stereo In Ear Ear PlugsI've owned a pair of these for a year or so. The Sparkplug has bass...excellent bass. Seriously excellent bass, for an earbud, which even rivals some closed-style headphones I've worn. For the price difference, you can't beat them.
First off, this thing was almost too long to fit between the "lighter" and other parts of the vehicle. I bought this to power my laptop on a trip, and it worked fine on the way out. On the way back though, the power kept cutting out randomly as said in another review. When I unplugged to, it fell apart. For the rest of the trip it kept falling apart, and eventually I lost the internal spring and couldn't re-assemble it. It was the worst thing I have ever bought
I bought this printer over a year ago and LOVED it. Did everything it claimed to, etc. Then it all of a sudden it had a "Reset Power" error and all of the lights began to flash. I did a quick google search and realized that this is not uncommon, and the only solution is to get a new printer, or get a replacement from HP if it's still under warranty (mine isn't). It's a systemic error and HP doesn't have a fix for it. Do your research, run a quick Google search on "HP 6310 Reset Power" and you'll see it's not uncommon.
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.
so i bought this with the expectation of hooking up my xbox to a vga screen. unfortunately it does none of the sort even though it claims to work both ways it doesnt and when i tried to connect my computer to a projector using it it failed as well. did absolutely nothing it claimed to. well now i have a $3 piece of chord to whip myself with...OUCH!!!
Using the ST-E2 has been a very frustrating experience, the unit managed to fire off my EX 520 II speedlights half the time in a studio situation. Shooting outside with the unit was horrible! I am so disappointed in this product. Do yourself a huge favor and buy some radio triggers! I really hate this thing. I just ordered Aputure Trigmaster Plus Kit from Amazon, this has got to be better then the ST-E2.
I didn't like this player for 3 reasons:1. Earlier I had a CyberHome 700B, and this Polaroid's LCD picture quality is inferior to that one. One of my favorite tests is an amazing aerial combat scene with fast action and explosions above snowy mountains. This player showed too much blue overall, and the few greens of the film didn't come through. The orange-red explosions were bluntly lacking detail. So, I think the color balance and color range is worse than usual.2. The setup menus have fancy icons but small text that is hard to read due to pixelation.3. My unit had several defective pixels on the LCD (not smudge on the glass). There was a constantly gray pixel and two blacks side by side elsewhere. That was the main reason I returned this unit to the store.
I ordered this item twice. The first screen came poorly packaged and the unit looked like it was dropped then packed up with foam plastic. I sent it back thinking it was UPS who had dropped it durring delivery. I ordered another one. The 2nd one came again poorly packaged but it did not appear to be damaged. Thats when I plugged it in. I found the picture to have burned out pixels. Ahhh not again. The picture also was not clear. I dont know much about flat panel LCDs but I will pass on this company due this experiance.... Now i just need to wait for my credit to buy somthing else. Maybe a Samsung or NEC... Good luck with yours!!!
This is a good price, put watch out if you don't have Windows MCE, despite what the description says. I had to down load drivers and software to get it working. I'm still debuggin it. Performance is poorer than the previouw version of this card that I had and I still don't have the radio working well. The response of the interface is very slow, especially channel changes. Not recommended for Windows XP users.
This expensive original Epson ink cartridge is worse than the cheaper substitutes. The cartridge is factory sealed when I got it but the ink was only 40% full plus the color is also aweful. I don't think it was my printer as I cleaned the printer head several times and the color is pale (no green tint). My wife didn't like the prints I made, and she has to throw them away, it is that bad.Next time I will just buy the cheaper replacement substitutes.
I was very disappointed with the way this memory card worked. It lasted a short while when the camera I was using could no longer read it as well as my computer and everything else. I will say buying this memory card was a waste of money unless I get my money back. :/ sorry to be a downer but I though I was getting a good deal at that was obviously not the case with my TRANSCEND 16 GB memory card.
Really happy with everything...but not even one year and the lamp burned out and tv won't turn on. It's on about less than 3 hours a day!Very disappointing, thank God I live in Los Angeles where there are services techs available...just hope it all works out!
Simply put, this card is not for XP users.I followed the included directions and installed the card drivers and the included configuration software. The installer did not work correctly, and would skip the interface where I chose between &quot;infrastructure&quot; and &quot;ad-hoc&quot; modes. After I installed this software and the drivers, the card would not work. It would lose the connection every 5 seconds. I could not change the network name (I am using the Linksys 4 port wifi router which I bought at the same time), and the configuration software could not find any networks automatically.I downloaded the appropriate software and drivers from Linksys just to be sure I had the latest ones. After about an hour of de-installing and reinstalling the software and drivers, I finally installed JUST the drivers.Well, now the card works, but I can't use any of the XP built in features to find networks, etc. For some reason this card leaves most of the palettes greyed out (disabled). So this card is essentially worthless to me if I leave my home.I am returning this junk tomorrow and ordering a Dlink setup, which I should have done in the first place. Argh.
Loved it ...........until Problems arose tech support is like talking to a wall used to have faith in HP but no longer quits 3 weeks after warrantee and then tech support wants $30.00 to talk to me? wazzup with that?I will NEVER purchase another HP product again!
okay, so I bought this paper to produce tri-fold brochures. I will agree with the other reviewer that it prints beautifully. BUT - as soon as you try to fold it, it cracks and the top glossy layer of paper peels away like a bad sunburn. I WOULD NOT BUY THIS PAPER AGAIN. I have tried it in every possible direction in my printer but it is just very poorly scored. Do yourself a favor - buy regular glossy paper for one third the cost and fold it yourself - I guarantee it will work better.
Many of rhem don't work.I can't fromat them.A waste of money. I would not order them again. I have not had this problem before.
This device has essentially been eclipsed by its own success. Now the solution-of-choice only for older machines (more than 2 years), or for mobile professionals who want to make absolutely sure that they'll be able to connect a ZIP drive to any PC they encounter, this most basic ZIP drive should be avoided by most purchasers.Fact is, if you need to be mobile with your ZIP, you should go the USB route these days. Every new PC and Macintosh comes with USB connectivity, and the difference in access speed is great enough to justify the minimal extra cost. This parallel port machine is the very slowest ZIP drive available. If you download files of any size (1M or more) you will notice the difference.You'll also notice the difference between this model and an internal model. Make sure that you really need to be mobile with the drive itself before you choose an external model. As has been stated in other reviews, the ZIP-100 has become something of a standard nowadays, and many machines come with a ZIP drive pre-installed.Also, even though the price is attractive, think carefully about choosing this model if you plan to do much printing. Most printers use the parallel port, and although you can hook up both a printer and this drive to the same port, you can't use both simultaneously. This is disasterous if you attempt to print a file from the ZIP drive. It can be done, but it takes a lot longer than printing from other drives. Also, forget about accessing the ZIP drive if you've sent a print command. Your parallel ZIP drive will be unavilable for the duration of the print.Having said all this, I absolutely agree with other reviewers who praise the ZIP-100 format. It's got the broadest-based installation of any ZIP format, so chances are you'll be able to port your data more successfully with a ZIP-100 than any other format. True, 100mb is starting to look like small, but it's still an awful lot of room for almost everything but full-motion, full-sound video.Still, I have to give this product fewer stars than it would've deserved two years ago, simply because Iomega has come out with better stuff in the interim. For many users, it would be wiser to buy an internal ZIP-100. Or, better still, buy an external USB ZIP-100 for current compatability, and leave the internal bay available for future installation of a JAZ-2MB. That way, you'll create a removable media solution that handles both past and future needs.
The features work, but the higher end Dual is a better deal. This model is very limited to what you can see on the display. Also, it works for crap in the winter months. When it gets really cold, you have to push the reset button for it to turn on. Keep it warm and it works okay. I use the AUX jack a lot. Definitely worth the money if you have a broken factory radio, but the higher end model is better.
Terrible support - extremely long wait times on hold with eventual cutoff; product failed shortly after warranty expired with loss of all data.
They sounded good, the silicone tips came in reasonable sizes and provided good noise isolation. Under 2 months into my term of ownership, a break developed in the right channel of the headphones. A week or so later the left channel went out too. Order date: 10/8/07, right channel failure date: 11/21/07, left channel failure: 11/29/07.Unless you see headphones as part of a disposable 2-month cycle, I would purchase something else.
I like the output from it and the networking is very nice, but the back side of prints are offset about .5 inches from the front side. HP's support was very bad (although they did send me a new duplexer eventually which still did not solve my problem). After awhile I gave up on trying to get it fixed. All and all I wish I had purchased something else because duplexing is the only reason I got this printer. For someone who does not care that much about the duplexing option, I am sure it would be fine though.
This is the worst purchase I've ever made. Not only are the ink cartridges EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, they do not last very long. My printer had to be serviced twice in less than 2 years, and the last time they told me they had to replace the head, which was discontinued and would take 45 days to get. Needless to say the price for the head plus the service charge would be higher than buying a new one. So, I'm stuck with a two year old printer and two new color ink cartridges, and there is nothing I can do. THIS IS THE LAST TIME I'M BUYING AN EPSON PRINTER!!! Better of with an HP.
One star is too high of a rating. I have yet to this day seen my order, and amazon sent the link to this review. well now I guess I need to call the credit card co. to get the charges removed.. It's been a month now and no order. WHATS UP PEOPLE??? If it shows up I will change the review.. Mabey.
More for a woman. I truely am afraid I will break them. They just don't seem to be of hogh quality. I'm disappointed.
The Samsung DTB-H260F worked great for us for about two years. And then one day it just wouldn't turn on. I would look for something more reliable next time.
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
This product may be great, but do not buy it if you need any level of technical support. They utilize an off shore call center for technical support. The technicians are not trained on the product and can provide you no assistance.
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)
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.
Any photographer who has the money to purchase a lens with a professional 77mm filter size can afford better than this uncoated Tiffen filter. I'm skeptical by nature, so I wanted to see for myself whether coated glass was really necessary. I purchased this Tiffen filter and used it on two different lenses and found that in almost every single photograph in which there was a light source, I found two smaller ghost images of the light source elsewhere in the photo. This uncoated glass really knows how to make lens flare POP (even if it's not the lens that's flaring...)! I sent mine back, with the biggest loss being my time and Christmas photographs of family that would have otherwise been very nice.What made the two little ghosts appear on the Tiffen? Light as faint as Christmas tree lights, table lamps, incandescent overhead bulbs, etc. You name it, basically.How do I know this was due to the UV filter and not my lenses? When I saw some pretty nasty flare, I just unscrewed the Tiffen filter and voila, my flare disappeared.Le flare est morte. Vive le flare!Seriously, spend just a bit more and get a good, coated (on both sides) filter; picky people like myself will gladly spend a little more and get a coated filter by Hoya or B+W, among others. The Tiffen is fine if you only shoot in the shade without any relatively bright lights; otherwise, my advice is to look elsewhere.
With all the hype about the image quality of Epson scanners, I was disappointed by the lack of quality that came from the one I just got. In short, there's dust under the glass, inside the scanner where it's unreachable, that I can see with the visible eye, and that is magnified in scanned images. Image quality would be excellent except there's dust specks all over the place on the images. Since consumers have complained of a similar dust problem with previous Epson scanners, I thought the company would fix it with this new model, but they didn't. In fact, quality control doesn't seem to have improved--there's even a fingerprint on the underside of the glass. I'm returning this one and getting a Cannon or HP instead.
I'm one of those rare, conscientious apartment dwellers who never turns his music up past 3. When I first received this set as a gift, I was very stingy with the bass. After a few months I turned it up just a hair, but never high enough to bother my downstairs neighbor or even wake my spouse. You can imagine my surprise when, just over a year after receiving it, the subwoofer just stopped working. Lights up, turns on, but no sound.A friend suggested I replace the fuse. Guess what? You can't find this in any store, online or brick-and-mortar. Harman Kardon is the only one in the US who has it. That would be only slightly annoying if it wasn't sold out whenever I call to order one. Each time I'm told they will be in stock in two weeks. I wait two weeks, call, and get told "two weeks". And forget about taking it in for repairs. That will cost you about what you paid for the whole shebang. Avoid at all costs.
I needed this quickly, so was willing to pay the extra for shipping. Paid 18.78 in "expedited" shipping costsfor an order of two of these. Package did arrive promptly shipping from California to Colorado. However, this package (an order of two) was shipped via USPS Priority. Exactly as it arrived in box, to ship via Priority mail (2-3 days) costs 7.10 to ship. This was a markup on shipping of 11.68.To make matters worse, I find the product page as a whole to be misleading. The product image shows a Dymo brand box, and the description of the product uses the Dymo name. Nowhere is it indicated that this product is a generic product, and not actually the Dymo Brand. This product has no branding whatsoever on it, unlike genuine Dymo products which are packaged in a Dymo box, and have the Dymo name on the back of the labels. This came with no box, only the spool as it would come out of the box, and there is absolutely no branding on the back of the labels.If this product stated as generic, then I would not be as displeased with this purchase. However, I find the product page extremely misleading for the reasons mentioned above, and the shipping costs (at least the "expedited ones" to be marked up well beyond a reasonable level.As to the quality of the product, I have not used it yet. I will say that the labels are wound quite loosely around the spool, and the sides of the label roll have several indentions and imperfections which make me wonder how well it will perform with my printer. Will not be purchasing from them again. If you do, be aware that this is a generic product, and don't waste your time on any overpriced expedited shipping.Thanks.
I'm a big fan of bass, so I decided to get this product. At first, they were a definite improvement over the regular ipod earbuds, and they felt good too. But then one day, I pull the earbuds out of my pocket (I don't just shove them in I carefully place them in a little container that holds them) and I see that the left earbud is broken. The "sphere" that makes up the bud split down the middle, with all the exposed circuitry available for me to see. It still worked, it just didn't snap back together or anything. I got a refund and I am going to purchase a much better product.
Hours. Hours I spent trying to install this printer for my mother.Her computer runs XP, she has DSL, and we were connecting through a USB.Every time the software got 3/4 of the way through the installation, it would stall and lock up the computer.I used the help information provided by HP which involved messing with config files, which I'm not particularly comfortable with. Instead of resulting in a successful update, I ended up having to completely restore her computer.It was all very frustrating. We're going to try the Canon Pixma instead.
I ordered a DMR-ES45VS refurbished but they shipped a Dmr-ES46VS. I calledthey said it was the same but came with a free HDNI cable. It was a little tough to figure out. The complaint I have is the picture quality, even whenyou just use it as a tuner the picture quality is worse that when you don't.Thats using the HDMI or S output. Called tech. dept.,waited for 45min onlyto be hung up on. Called back again 45 min wait, the tech. didn't have clue.Called again, same wait, this tech was worse. Tried to send a email twiceon their web site couldn't. Company says I can ship it back if I pay the shipping. So far bad news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I purchased this unit to record some VHS tapes to DVD. I first tried the SLP setting but was unhappy with the quality of the DVD recording. I then tried the High Quality setting for recording and the quality only improved slightly. This unit does deliver good sound quality in the recordings just that images appear to be fuzzy and slightly out of focus.
01-27-03:You can get the USB 2.0 version for 59.99 at CompUsa and many other places. So spending 62 bucks for the older slower technology is just silly. USB 2.0 is 10-40 times faster.
I have a spindle of Memorex that I bought a year or so ago, and I never had any problems with it, but I only had a dozen or so of those left, so I bought a new batch. The old ones still burn fine, but not one of the new batch has worked yet.Both batches are identical in specifications, but the old ones were matte silver with little shiny silver squares in a pattern on the top, and the new ones are just plain matte silver. Nero identifies both batches as CMC Magnetics (apparently a subsidiary of Memorex), code 97m26s66f, dye type 6, short strategy pthalocyanine, capacity 79.59.71, 703 mb. I am relatively sure my burner is working as it should---it burns everything else I throw at it, but not the new batch of Memorex.
the FLOPPY DISK ADAPTER does not work using windows xp. It is designed for windows 98. On any purchase anyone makes on Amozom be carefull you do not get obsolete items. Amozon does not follow up on items purchased thru them, you ,ust deal through the dist. or Mfg..
The products I received were NOT Nu-Kote ribbons, they were GRC ribbons. Some good old-fashioned truth in advertising would be refreshing.
What a shame, the product arrives with blemishes and dust that could not be removed.Basically un-usable.No I need to pay extra for an express shippe dproduct but it will not be a Tiffin Filter for sure.
Sub standard cables, not the Belkin quality I have come to expect. It took almost 3 weeks to get them, and now that I have tried both of the cables I am not impressed with the quality of the product or the shipper. A consistent connection is iffy at best, not like the other cables that I currently have, so the problem is not with my system it is with the cables. When I finally received them, the plastic package had yellowed. So these units were either old or had been exposed to sunlight for a long period of time. Save your time and money, order them from somebody else.
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.
It is really a traditional camera and it does not worth money. It looks like only 4 M.P so, I used my cell phone camera.I recommend you to buy a known one even if it is more expensive.
The class 6 rating must not be for sustained use as my Sandisk Ultra class 4 8GB outperforms this card. When used in my Canon t2i this Transcend card cannot write fast enough and long enough for me to do continuous HD video for more than a few seconds without interruption. This has never been a problem with my Sandisk Ultra class 4. As long as I don't use this Transcend card for video (the reason I bought it) it seems to perform well enough, and it is pretty cheap for the capacity, thus the 2 stars instead of 1.
I was gonna give it a 4 star but the right side stop working only about 2 months of use. Sound on this isn't bad. Now I have to look for new head/earphones for the gym.
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.
It is difficult to determine product preformance as product never functioned well from the box. Purchased early as a christmas gift outside the 90 day warranty. What a surprise christmas day when we were unable to view new dvds. Sony would not exchange and now we are stuck with a $149.00 paper weight. Buyer beware, it's better to procrastinate than buy early.
I will have to agree with the misleading terminology of "all-in-one". The first "all-in-one's" were by HP and included the fax function; hence, the term all-in-one. To provide less is false and misleading.I am currently looking for a replacement for my HP all-in-one as the interface software SUCKS. HP does NOT know how to write good printer drivers/interfaces ..... yet they are the leader (for the most part) of the printer business.Epson is good, great ...... but this printer is VERY misleading, as are any that use the all-in-one terminology without including a fax as part of it ........ I know, I was being mis-lead and will now have to re-think my selection of printers.By the way ....... WHO on earth would every have a separate fax machine in addition to these "all-in-one's"??? Does everyone have an abundance of space?
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!!!!
I ordered the D-Link Roq-it and I loved it until about 24 hours after It came in. After I opened the box I put the rechargeable battery in to let it charge for "at least 8 hours " as it says to do in the manual. After it was charged, I took out the battery until I wanted to use it, again because the manual said to take it out when you're not going to use the battery. I spent the evening and the next day putting music onto the device and I was going to take it to show a friend, so I put the battery back in so I wouldn't have to find an outlet at my friend's house. When I turned on the power switch it wouldn't power up. I plugged it back in with the AC plug and it came on fine. I unplugged it again and it, again, would not power up. I took out the battery to make sure it was in right (which it was) and I noticed that one of the two battery connector leads was loose, like it became un-soldered from its connection. So now I had an MP3 player that I could only use within reach of a power outlet. It basically lost half its function for me because, although I was going to use it at work where I would use a power cable, I also wanted a portable player to replace a walkman that I could take on trips (thus requiring the battery).What little use I've gotten out of it so far, I've liked. It has excellent sound when I use either my big Sony headphones and when I plug it into my computer's Altec Lansing speakers (w/subwoofer). I had over 24 hours worth of music and I had only used close to 4 of the 10 GBs.I just wish they would have done a better job with the battery connection. If it's so fragile that it couldn't take me putting the battery in, taking it out, and putting it back in again, it kind of seems like they need to come up with a better connection. I noticed one other person who reviewed this item had a similar problem with the battery.I hate to send it back but I can't see paying [that much] for something I'm only getting partial functionality out of.From the reviews I've read about other similar MP3 Jukebox players, it seemed like this one was the better choice. Now i'm not sure what to think.I'm not sure how common this battery problem is with this unit. If you get one that DOESN'T have weak battery connectors, you'd have a pretty useful device.
The extender works well with other units but not with the uverse receiver. Tried every possible setting but the performance is erratic at best. Having to press the button 20 or more times before anything happens is common place.
On the plus side, this is a very easy camera to use. The 3.5&quot; floppy makes for speed and convenience. BUT... the negatives outweigh the positives with this camera. It is heavy and bulky (Mostly because of the floppy disk application). The pictures are coarse and grainy and not suitable for printing with ANY printer. It is necessary to focus this camera throught the LCD on the back and in bright sunlight, you can't see what you're trying to photograph. I also have an HP618 digital and there is no comparison, yet they sell for the same price. I am a believer in SONY products and own several, but they dropped the ball with this one. I'm sure that their higher end models are much more satisfactory, but I would not recommend this camera to anyone. I'm not a professional photographer, just a point and shoot guy, but this camera will disappoint you. Sorry SONY.
We originally had a good experience with a Ceiva we bought for one grandparent, so we bought two more for two other grandparents, and it has been a nightmare! The short story is that neither receiver worked, and after many months of my mother having to take her receiver to friends' houses to test if it worked there, they then refused to let me return the receivers for refunds. When we called, we spent up to an hour on hold, listening to "...due to heavy holiday call volume..." messages in February. Emails were ignored. The only refund they gave me was for the service, but not for the expensive receiver. It's a nice idea, but it would be better to get a digital receiver that doesn't depend on service--just load up the pictures, plug it in, and skip the customer non-service.
The Laser 8000 is a vast disappointment for many reasons. While I find its shape, size and exterior texture appealing it can only be described as a 'lazy' mouse. It's click function is not only louder than others I have tried it often fails to connect. The style of separate click buttons now seems obsolete since many modern mice have a smooth, one-piece body. This actually does affect the precision of the click. After a few weeks of daily use my left button developed a sort of wheeze/squeak that made others laugh as they approached my desk. However, it became annoying quite fast. The tracking is also sluggish. So, if you are a gamer or artist that needs precise, fast-action response, the 8000 is not recommended. The weight of the mouse is slighly heavy for a rechargeable type of mouse, especially when compared with the Logitech G7. It seemed to hold a charge for a week or more of daily use, although I never tested its limits. Once a week I would put it on the charger overnight. My overall opinion is that this is a mediocre mouse for the high price being charged.
This only work if you have Windows Media Center or Vista Home Premium installed. I bought the white box unit because of the FM tuner but I couldn't use it and is taking space on my PC. The software is not available on the Internet, so I don't know how I could use this.Before you buy it, make sure you have the software or buy it.
I was surprised at how cheap and cheesy this product is. I expected a little more out of Samsonite. You may as well use cotton in place of the ear plugs and dark sunglasses could substitute for the shades. I got what I paid for.
I got the Pocket Router and tried it both at home for a week and on a business trip for a week. I found that you need to read the fine print - it works well for surfing when the computer and the pocket router are in the same room, but it is unreliable when a wall is placed between the router and the device using the router. During set up, I set the encryption to WPA2 and had issues until I downloaded the WPA2 patch from MSFT. After that it appeared to work well for surfing, but I discovered that it was not good for any sustained traffic - such as VOIP or an enterprise VPN.
I had the same trouble another reviewer did. I was shooting pictures and suddenly zoom error came on and the camera refused to work. Until this happened I had a favorable review, but now I would say DO NOT BUY!
A shop I used recommended this to avoid wiping the coating off on the glass when cleaning over time, so I picked it up here on Amazon for slightly less. I have this in front of my EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM which is paired to a 7d. I'm a newbie DSLR guy and I'm really not sure what difference this makes in images; then again I am hard pressed to notice any difference when the IS on the lens itself is on or off. In short, don't make the decision to buy this filter (or not buy it) based on my review alone.
This plan was purchased by my company for our copy machine. When it recently broke, I called the "service plan" number to have it repaired. It took more than ten phone calls and two and a half weeks to get the copier fixed!! They gave me numbers to businesses - twice - that did not service copy machines. The third number I was was given to call said they could fix the machine. Great! Not so great that it took nearly 2 weeks to get someone out to fix it. I was told that the tech would be in touch with me to schedule a time to fix the copier, but I did not receive any calls. I had to call them every day and prod them to send a tech to the office. Once he did arrive, his appearance and personal hygiene were seriously lacking.If you are looking for a game of phone tag, a way to waste time, or want to get frustrated, then sign yourself up for this plan. Otherwise, AVOID THIS "SERVICE PLAN" like the plague. I would give it a big fat zero if I could!
After trouble with several DVD players, I decided to invest in this higher cost unit. The option to record from VHS tapes held a big appeal. The unit worked very well for 10 months. Then, the DVD would not open. I don't know why DVD units tend to do that, but I have had a couple that did the same thing. With the cost of this unit, I had hoped to avoid problems. So much for getting what you pay for. Does anyone know why DVD's stop opening or how to fix the problem? Thank you.
After wasting hours trying download firm ware, and massage this thing to make it work, I concluded that it was defective, and returned it. The big pity is that I didn't check the product reviews on Amazon, and would have found out that everybody hated it before I ordered it. I won't make that mistake again.
Researched extensively, and all of them have good and bad reviews. I decided on this pair as the best possibility in my price range for features desired (over the ear, removable cord, nice case, and rotatable ear cups to fit nicely in the case.Pros: VERY comfortable, sound decent (I love good sound but am not an "audiophile" so I have never had the benefit of owning high end anything in sound), love the removable cord, very nice rigid case with slick Velcro pouch for cord, adapters and spare battery.Cons: Noise canceling was either extremely poor or ineffective (left ear had a hiss, and sounds just changed in pitch but not reduced), the cord plug in to the headset was very stiff. Overall, the quality is about what I would expect from Phillips, but the positive reviews prompted me to take the chance - and lost.If the noise canceling was effective I definitely would have kept them. However, I returned them and got an Auvio from Radio Shack that I got to try on first. I love these so far. They're very similar in concept to these Phillips SHN9500 - at least as comfortable (maybe more), removable cord, rigid case, accessory pouch but also a nice card holder/window which Velcros to the inside in case you lose them. Noise reduction seems good for the price range and I think they'll be very effective for what I bought them for (air travel). BTW, Radio Shack is the LAST place I would ordinarily shop, but I got to try them on, the price is right ($79) and they're very nice. If I could afford the Bose QC15's I would have bought those - they were very impressive in Best Buy - but $300? For $79 you can get an effective although not ultimate set.
I expected a dock which could be used with my iPhone. But sync does not work. On page 4 of the manual is written: "Note: the charging dock does not allow an iPod/iPhone to sync with a connected computer"
My experience with all of Linksys' products prior to this device seem to be extremely simple to set up, and always seem to be very stable. That said, this product keeps up the fine tradition of being easy to set up, but loses its claim to fame on the stability issue. My device has locked up about every 6 hours since I plugged it in and gave it an Internet connection. I've read around that this is an issue related to NAT at high speeds. If this is the case, it doesn't make a very good broadband router, but if you're just using it for wireless access to your existing network, you might get along just fine with this.
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!!!
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.
Buyer beware. Very cheaply made, and does not work properly. USB cable does not fit well in slot and must be constantly jiggled or held in. The pins in the slot for the CF/MicroDrive are placed too high, making it impossible to use that drive. xD card does not fit either.This thing is cheap for a reason. It is very poorly made and I would not buy it.
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.
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!
Opened my brand new unit, put in two DVDs, opened the unit to see which DVD was in slot 1; nothing was there! Nothing was in slot 2; eventually took cover off, removed circuit boards and retrieved disk 1, from back corner of machine where the platter had slung it. After repeated efforts pushing buttons, a good five minutes, it disgorged disk 2. Find this same problem in reviews of other Toshiba units, wish I had read first.
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 was using these DVDs to create home movies. Less than 40% of these actually worked. I used studio and a couple of other DVD writing programs.
Buyer beware must be Pacific Digital's mantra. The USB 2.0 dvd burner I bought from them died in under six months. The burner, a lite-on, was fine it was their enclosure that failed. Their customer service was horrendous as was the shipping that I was forced to pay to receive replacement parts, which still have not arrived. If you are looking for a product that will give you reliable service and lasting performance STAY AWAY from pacific digital!!!!
Ok, so I bought it because it had a rebate equal to the purchase price to go along with it and free shipping. Yes, it does vibrate and make itself a challenge to keep the cursor where you are trying to place it. I must admit to not understanding why this would be desirable.It is an oversize two button USB mouse that also has a plug that provides a pass through on the sound output from your computer.So when your computer makes sound, the mouse wobbles to the intensity of the sound. Hold the mouse up to your ear and you heara real tinney version of the current sound output, and of course the little wobblie motor shakes the mouse. Oh boy, If I had paid for thisI might be real grumpy, as it is, I have a gag gift, a practical joke, or something to give my 11 year old boy to disect without much care asto whether it ever goes back together again.
I tried this for class, but it didn't pick up the professor's voice. It was probably due to the fact that I had the speed set on long- not meant for that type of recording. So this product may really be good, it's just I returned it already. Sorry for the low, misleading 2 stars, but I can't change that now.
When this product arrived I discovered it is not a Macally brand overlay. It is also not 1 piece that covers the front, back, and sides of the ipod. It is 2 individual pieces that don't even cover the whole front or back if my ipod.I specifically purchased this item because it covers all but the top and bottom of my ipod. I have had a genuine Macally ipod overlay (just like the one in the picture above) and was very pleased. This item has no brand name and in my opinion looks to be made of stiff brittle plastic that will crack easily. I am very disappointed.
Monitor worked well for the first 9 months I had it then a couple of power issues that were more annoying than anything. At about 15 months the screen went blank and no longer displayed anything, a few calls to Westinghouse and they determined after their "rock solid" 1 year warranty it becomes a giant paper weight. A couple authorized repiar shops won't even look at it as parts are hard to get from Westinghouse. I would never buy from Westinghouse again without an extended warranty!
I have been a faithful Apple user for many years. Nothing as awful as this has ever been produced by Apple. The picture quality is terrible: very dark and gothic. And don't even try to get a resolution over 320x240; it just seems to blow up a small size and the pixellation is pretty rough.When you plug it in, it will open iChat whether you like it or not. You then have to go to iChat preferences to switch this annoying 'feature' off but this doesn't seem to be documented.To summarize, it is a camera for chats, best used at 160x120, and it is four times the price of its competitors. Sorry Apple, you bombed this time.
I just bought the Sony KV34xbr910 a stunning HDTV ready baby. Purchased the samsung player a week later and the $ 100 cable for DVI..First movie to play was SWars 2 a stunning digital wonder..Just when yoda was about to fight the thing paused..and paused and nothing..Turn off..turn on..no pic..stutter..Return to best buy store and get another New unit..I watched 2 movies and it lost the audio track now..Return..No go..cds pause too..Terrible remote..as all others have said..poor distance to use it too..Sonys are so much better..Bad design..no heat vents..It also says hello and goodbye to you..GOODBYE
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!
As the owner of a very similar Panasonic digital camcorder (the PV-DV702), all I have to say is that when everything is working well, this is a great camcorder.Negatives:(1) The heads on these mini-DV digital camcorders are so sensitive that any microscopic particles on the heads will cause the digital image to break-up--usually at the worst possible time. Constantly cleaning the heads with a head-cleaning tape becomes a joke after a while (and I baby my camcorders like no one else I know).(2) Panasonic service is a total rip-off. Only ONE (1) place in the entire USA is authorized to repair or clean your digital camcorder--the Panasonic Factory Service center in Elgin, IL.!! They use a FLAT RATE to service ANY Panasonic model digital camcorder. I found this out when my Panasonic digital camcorder began eating all my tapes, including brand new Sony tapes (head cleaning had absolutely no effect). Since it was just out of warranty, I called Panasonic to be told that it will cost nearly $300 (flat rate) for them to service it--even if all it needs is a de-magnetizing of the heads!!! TOTAL RIP OFF! I called Panasonic customer service to complain, and a head honcho was supposed to call me back--of course no one ever called me back.Sony also has flat rate pricing for repair, but at about 30% less than Panasonic. To the best of my knowledge, JVC's rates are based on hourly charges.(3) You have to use the digital camcorder as a PLAYER that patches into your TV using patch cords--further dirtying and wearing out the heads! Brilliant engineering.**What I did: my Panasonic digital camcorder is now a paperweight. I purchased a JVC VHS-C (analog of course!) model GR-SXM260u camcorder from Amazon, and it was the best move I made! It was 1/4 the price of the Panasonic digital camcorder, and I have no-fuss recording (no more prima-donna digital heads) that is RELIABLE and I just pop it into the included VHS tape adapter and pop that into the VCR to watch. Gee, what was I thinking when I bought the Panasonic digital camcorder???Sheeple who enjoy getting ripped-off will like this product from Panasonic.
I bought this DVD Recorder at Wal-Mart, and it stopped functioning properly in less than a week. It refused to record anything after day four, it froze up every time and I had to reset the unit. It kept weird time on my clock too, it was never right.Save yourself some time and SKIP this RCA Recorder. I returned it with no hassle, and picked up a Panasonic---no problems whatsoever, should have bought it first!
This MP3 player was great within the first couple of weeks. But after a month it is horrible. The program that comes with it crashes and freezes whenever you use it. Making it almost impossible to add and remove songs from the player. When you try and use it with real player instead, the same thing occurs. Leading me to believe it is the payer that has serious issues. I would not recommend this product to anyone. It is a waste of money and causes more headaches than anything. I've had this product for a year and it gets worse with time. Please do not waste your money!!!
The trend here is pretty clear. The card is great, until it fails. Ours failed less than a year after we got it (about 10 months, actually) taking a day's worth of photos with it. Up until then, write speed was good, and I considered it a good card. Sounds like a fairly common defect - I will avoid this manufacturer's cards in the future.
I purchased this 42" plasma HDTV in January 2008. Not long after I started to use it, a thick, vertical, green line, slightly left of center of the screen, would appear infrequently, and for very short periods of time. I would tighten the connections thinking that maybe when I was cleaning they were loosened. However, for the last couple of days, the line appears as soon as the tv is turned on, and does not go away. I searched the internet, and sure enough, this is a rampant, well-known defect of the Panasonic plasma panel. I tried to contact the plasma conceirge that Panasonic provides its high end plasma customers. For well over an hour all I got was a busy signal. I finally sent a tech support request online at their website. We shall see if I get a response. I paid $1500 for this tv, and I now know it was defective right out of the box. I hope Panasonic does the right thing. I will keep you posted.
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
Nikon recommends only using this charger and batteries in my coolpix, but they stink. Do not waste your money on these. I am going to my local camera store to see what they recommend for this camera, then these will be thrown away.
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 received one of these as a birthday present from my sister (a couple years ago) and it's proven to be a waste of my time and my sister's money. The warranty was no help at all, as the nature of any warranty is a guarantee that the company will help with problems, not a guarantee that the company will actually solve the problems. The tech support consisted primarily of these two ideas: 1. Charge the battery, and 2. Reformat the hard drive. Sadly, neither worked. The product worked for at most a few minutes at a time before freezing up or some other such problem. Most of the time, turning the unit off and then on again did not help.The mp3 player always had problems, no matter what tech support suggested I do (repeatedly). They provided support during the product's warranty period, and then the warranty expired and I was left with a product that still didn't work. They refuse to take it back and provide a refund.The fact that this product is bulky and slow (USB1.1) wouldn't bother me if it was a bulky and slow 10GB mp3 player. What makes me feel lied to is the fact that this product is a bulky, $250 paperweight.
The Quantaray QDC-CN flash module is NOT compatible with Canon eTTL-2 cameras. It appears to be nothing more than a relabeled QDA-CN module, with some of the wording replaced in the instruction sheet to indicate that it is eTTL-2 compatible. I have now tested it with the original Digital Rebel, the Rebel XT, and the S5-IS - all of which are eTTL-2 cameras. In every case, in every mode, the flash fires only at full strength, which is exactly what Canon describes will happen with incompatible (non-Canon) flashes and is exactly the behavior exhibited by the original QDA-CN module. If Quantaray did, in fact, update the module circuitry, they certainly could not have tested it. This unit is essentially useless.
I purchased the 8GB Creative Zen V Plus player during the first week in February. Today, March 6th, I am returning it and this is why:The package arrived from Amazon. I loaded up the software on my computer, then hooked up the player through the usb cord. I let it charge for 6 hours like the instructions state. Then I proceeded to load some of my music onto the player. So after the music was loaded, I disconnected the player from the usb cable and started to listen to the music. The sound quality was good, the player is easy to navigate in the menus, etc... The problem was about half the music I uploaded was not on the player. I could see the folder and menu option for the artist or genre but the actual file was not there. So I plugged the player back into the usb cord, and pulled up the file location on the player through the computer. The file was there and I could play it just fine through Windows Media Player. I tried to access it again through the player and it was not there. Then I accessed through the computer just fine.All my songs, all 4,500 of them, are in MP3 format from 56kps for my audio books to 192kps for the songs I ripped from cd's. The player just wouldn't read about half my songs. There was really no rhyme or reason on whish songs it would recognize. I would load an entire album of 15 songs and I could only play 6 or 7 tracks. This happened with my entire music collection.So I thought maybe the firmware was out of date so I uploaded all the updates from creative which did include a firmware update. It did not solve the problem. I then uploaded some of the same songs that would not play on the Zen V Plus onto my 3 year old Rio and original Ipod Shuffle and they played just fine. I was frustrated at this point so I called the Creative Customer Service. It is strange because they do not post the number for there company anywhere on there website and now I understand why. They have the worst customer service/tech department of any computer/electronic company I have ever spoke with. After three calls, never speaking to someone who I could fully understand as English was definitely not a first language, more like a 3rd or 4th language, I arrived nowhere. They kept telling me they were emailing document to me on how to resolve the problem. No email ever came, checked the junk folder and every other possible place. So I tried a fourth call. This guy basically called me stupid from what I could understand, saying "I can't believe you Americans" and then mumbled something in another language. I asked for a supervisor. He told me that he would escalate my call and someone would call me in 2-3 days. Then he hung up.I was really amazed that a company would treat its customers in this nature. They really have to respect for there customers and do not want to help them in any way. So I am returning the Creative Zen V Plus player and I also don't plan on buying anything from Creative again.By the way, after all this, the problem never was fixed.Also, when doing research on this product, I came across a couple articles and reviews that stated this player would play DIVX files. This is not true. This player will not play any files without being converted first. I took an AVI video that was 100MB and it converted it into a 1.2GB file. The format they use is absolutely a waste of space. If you want to upload an entire movie on MPEG or AVI format, it will end up taking the entire 8GB of space if not more. I converted the movie Cars for my son on a short road trip thinking I could have my music plus his movie. I was wrong, the movie took up 7.1GB after being converted.I would not recommend this product to anyone. As much as I don't like the IPod, I would recommend it over the Zen V Plus because: 1. It plays all my music 2. They have a customer service/tech support that helps you and cares about its customers.I hope this helps anyone looking at this player.Jeff
This Bose system does not charge an IPOD nano 4th generation.Bose does not give me information about it or what to do.ITUNES-IPOD does not have a solution or help at all.If you do know what to do (anyone) tell us, we will like to know.Gracias.
Router worked okay for a while and the web interface was nice. Locked up every now and then, flashed the ROM to each latest release and the problem never went away. Finally after 13 months (1 month out of warranty) it died altogether.Bought another one with the wireless access point. Same deal. Keeps locking up. Had problems with past Linksys products as well, such as their PCI network cards that wouldn't work unless they were in a PCI slot that didn't share an interrupt.Last time I'll by anything from Linsys.
I read the reviews here and figured this would be a good buy. My chief concern was the noise of the thing, but it turned out to be quite reasonable.However, the set up has been disasterous. The unit ships with no Mac software (despite claiming Mac compatibility all over the box) and once you do download and install it, it is structured differently to the browser UI. Which is confusing.Functionality via either desktop client or browser is different and inconsistent, and I was unable to unmount the drive when I didn't want it. The drive shows up in iTunes as a shared library but is inaccessible, and the Drag & Sort feature (fully outlined in the Mac User Guide) is apparently not available on the Mac - eh?I covered all this with Tech Support, who basically shrugged and said that's the way it is - "perhaps Apple can help". None of this is a deal-breaker by any means (I can still use the drive) but when you're buying a backup device for security of your data, you want to know that it's being handled securely and consistently, no? Big thumbs down from me.
This was supposed to be a Tiffen adapter ring, but it's a Bower. Watch out if you care what brand it is.
The lens while received proved to be defective. Bad contacts cause totally unacceptable irregular performance.
This was a very disappointing gift to have. The screen was defective, it didn't pick up the weather radio station - so I have returned it.I had spent hours looking through all your options, going to stores, etc, before buying it, so I was really disappointed. No replacement is needed or wanted.
I got this TV in Nov 2007. It was my 2nd DLP TV from Samsung. In Nov 2010, I saw white spots appearing on the screen, just a few at first, but more every week. Many others with this TV are seeing the same problems. See the group on Facebook: [..] for more details. Despite the high number of problems reported, Samsung is not doing anything past the warranty (one year for DLP).My other TV is larger (52inch) and a year older and is not seeing the problem.
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.
I have just returned the Monster IEEE cable [...] after comparing it side by side with an inexpensive [...] cable. It is all marketing hype as far as IEEE link is concerned. {The less expensive} cable worked as good as the Monster Low Noise, Gas injected etc. cable. So do yourself a favor save some money.
this product takes forever to connect to a satellite. I am thinking of returning it. It is very unpredictable and if you are in a hurry forget about using it at all.
This card caused blue screens in Vista. I am guessing that it is due to the unreliable nature of the card. If you are using Vista, this card is not for you. I will have to buy a relacement SanDisk...
I have a three computers with wireless adapters and a wireless router, all netgear. I can't get but one computer working on the wireless network and it is a laptop with pmcia wirless card. The others have totally frustrated me. I purchased the recomended devices netgear offered. My main computer won't hookup without a wire with the router and usb devise within a foot of each other. I wish I had gone with linksys, their equipment is easier to program. I bought the netgear because of the (...) offered and ended up not getting the (...) after all. Save yourself some headaches and get another brand.
Wish that I had checked these out at Amazon before I bought them elsewhere. Extremely lo-fi, popped, noisy, spent several hours moving the base and tuning them , got the sound quality all the way up to pretty poor. I never return anything, but these went back, I am here looking for some headphones with a cord. (Tried to edit the above, but could not without redoing it, forgot to metion flimsy feel and poor fit.) Remember when Sony was a name you could be sure of? I'm not sure anymore. Buy something else and save yourself some time and trouble.
My primary complaint is that after buying this scanner and software and finding it doesn't work for XP, I could get no techical assistance from Canon at its web site. Not only that, the malfunctioning software at the site causes no end of frustration while wasting the customer's time.In order to send an e-mail you must enter the product number. But they do not tell you what is the product number or where to find it. I tried with many different numbers: the serial number on the bottom of the scanner, the model number in the documentation, and D125OU2 itself.Each time, the e-mail is rejected and you are back to having to retype everything.Second complaint. This model is supposed to work on XP. It doesn't. You get a warning that it will destabilize your system and that MS advises you &quot;do not continue&quot; with the installation.Third complaint. This model is outdated. You can't find any drivers for it at Canon. It seems to have been replaced by the D125OU2F. However, I bought the scanner without the F. How can I find out if the F software will work for it?How can I find out anything, since Canon won't accept my e-mails?
Sandisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion SlotI received this player from my son for Christmas. The listed features looked great and I looked forward to putting it to immediate use. I wanted one so I could play WAV or MP3 files that I generate myself of different training materials. The concept of having a portable device that I could use to load any of my files onto and take with me sounded like a great idea and the added features were a bonus. I've now spent over 8 hours trying to figure out how to make MP3 files, generated from my WAV files, that I've and dragged and dropped as described in the sparce paperwork that comes with the player play, pretty much to no avail. I have managed to get Windows Media Player to sync up with the MP3 player to move MP3 files that will actually play to the player but when I try to arrange them in a logical order so I can find them they won't play anymore. I've emailed customer support and so far the responses have been of no help. This is my first MP3 player so these devices are new to me. Perhaps if I'd previously owned an iPod or some other player it would all make sense. I hate having to figure out how something works by trial and error which is how I feel about this device. Why can't better instructions be provided? I'm about a day from returning the player and having them refund the money to my son. It's not worth the hassle trying to figure it out!
This was a ok product while it lasted , updated the software , was listening to it in outside weather . plugged in to computer and i see multicolored screen . the player is not recognized by computer , returned back .wish list for my MP3 playerWIFIexpandable memorytouchscreenDIVX compatiable ( player should rezize any size and play it
It has a battery life of about 3 shots and then shuts itself off. I'm to say the least quite surprised since I owned this model before and my old one died a natural death. This is now officially a bad purchase and I'm out the 50 bucks I spent. I hope the seller didn't know this and sell me a clunker but I've changed the nice shiny new batteries multiple times and it does the same.. click turn on and immediately shut off.Too bad for my wallet.
If your reading this, and thinking about buying this product, don`t unless you have state of the art music systems. Rhapsody and itunes both dont work for mine. And its very complicated to get a video on to it.Great customer service though. =)
I was very excited when I found this item. Seemed like a great deal. I was even more excited when I first got it... sound was good, didn't have any with the earbuds (unlike many reviewers). My excitement didn't last long, however, because the thing just fell apart after a few hours of use. The flimsy little pieces of plastic do not stay together even with gentle use. At first I was able to get them back together, but it wasn't long before I lost one of the pieces some where. My suggestion: if you're gonna get one, might as well get two or three for spare parts.
I have owned my dvd for 1 year.And in that time I have only used it a few times.It is not worth the aggravation.The remote does not work the player.I put in fresh batteries and it will work a couple of times.but if you want to see deleted scenes or bonus material forget it.It will only work for part of the time and then you have to do it at the unit.But all the buttons needed to work it are not on the player.So you my friends are sol.
This player was great...in the beginning. I'm not an active user of MP3 players, and only use them on road trips to avoid carting a bunch of CDs along with me, which happens a few times a year. After the first year of owning this player, the scroll wheel decided it didn't want to work properly anymore. Keep in mind that the only way to move through menu selections is with the scroll wheel, and when one day it decided not to work properly, it made it very difficult to scroll to any selection. It just bounces back and forth on the menu when scrolling in any direction. For instance, if I was scrolling down, it runs upward and downward on the menu in a frantic manner; and vice versa. It's very frustrating to actually land on a desired menu item and has caused me to write this player off as a disposable hunk of junk. I would not recommend any SanDisk player that uses a scrolling wheel to anybody, and would specifically advise you to not purchase this item. However, since I don't use the video features of this product, I'm going to purchase the Sansa 8MB clip and try again: it doesn't have a scroll wheel, and I've heard great things about it, so I'll keep my fingers crossed...
I know it says 400 GB on the top, but it is incorrect. This is a 400BE model, meaning it is a 40 GB, not a 400. Do NOT buy this product under that misconception.
This is overpriced for something that doesn't transfer my entire printed content of the CD to the booklet. Where am I supposed to put all the track information? I can fit the CD in there, but I'd like to know what's on the CD, too... and that's usually on the sheet of paper that's on the back of the CD.The liner notes fit fine.But not the other sheet.hope you understand. Does anyone know of another solution?
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.
I was very happy when I first bought this unit..i did everything i wanted! Then after about 2 weeks, i stopped getting email notification and now have to hit "get mail" everytime i wanted to check my email..so much for instant notification and "always on" email. After at LEAST four LONG calls to customer support and with them unable to explain the problem, they REFUSE to replace my unit, claiming that "notification is not guaranteed" which is supposedly in the fine print of the user agreement....The lack of customer service has been unbelievable...i am now exploring further action. Save yourselves the trouble...get the blackberry
tried to use this cord for a printer that I wanted to move to a different part of an office but it didn't work. The cord was a bit worn so perhaps that was the problem
I bought my Canon camera thinking it would be a good quality camera. It worked fine up until I owned it for just under 15 months. The screen went black, and like so many others with the exact same problem, Canon REFUSES to fix it. Saying it is out of warranty. Bottom line is that Canon produced a line of defective cameras, and I for one will NEVER buy another product that bears the Canon name. Now, all I have is a really expensive paperweight!!! I hate to throw it away! Maybe someday, Canon will come to its senses and offer to fix it. But I won't hold my breath. If you are even remotely considering buying a Canon camera, I would strongly recommend not doing so. Their customer service is absolutely among the worst I have ever seen and experienced!
While traveling in China I hooked up this charger to a Sharper Image voltage converter and had to through it away after it started smoking. A much better buy would be the Sony charger with worldwide voltage and for 5 dollars less.
Contrary to product detail, it is only 110 V.this will not work in europe or other places that have 220V.
45 feet 6 inches is not equal to 50 feet! I read the reviews for the 100' and 50' spools of Raptor 14-gauge speaker wire and saw the repeated criticism for short lengths. I assumed that since this is a product that carries the tag "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com" and that Amazon takes well-earned pride in their customer service, the recurring issues of short lengths would have been solved by now. Another reviewer noted that his 50' was really 45.5 feet. Mine is the same length - so at least they might be consistently short! The quality is fine - basic wire, flexible sheath, easy to strip and install, but the missing 4.5' really frosts my window panes and it's not worth sending it back and waiting when I need it now - so I give this 1 star to send a message!
Bought this unit last year...July as I recall...and it has suddenly locked the tray completely on its own and refuses to open. There is a child lock and a method of unlocking in the manual that did not work. I expected better of Sony.
Eight months of constantly finding a pin to poke into the tiny reset hole, feeling like I'm doing progressivley major damage to delicate innards. Takes more, longer, deeper poking each time. Something's changing in there and that's not good! And every time it freezes up, which is all the time, you poke & poke, wait & wait for it to reboot, then you must re-navigate thru lots of tiny, unreadable, moving banners just to get back to your place. If you can't find your glasses, you're not quick enough to read the banners and then it shuts off. Plus, I got it for listening to audiobooks, and the tech reviews suggested this model cuz of its available bookmarking, but the bookmarks are mostly worthless because they're so awkward to use, both setting and accessing. And the radio, which I wanted so I could listen to a favorite program, is useless. Hardly any channels, nothing but static. I wish I had spent a little more and gotten a real mp3 player. This one's just junk.
My computer is less than 20 feet from the router and I get a whole 3 bars tops. If you move it another 5 feet it drops to 1. Anything further than that and forget about a signal. The card is fast but the range sucks. I would not recommend this card to anyone who has to get a signal more than 15 feet away from their router. Don't understand why DLINK would design something so poorly. Two stars because its a good card if you don't need the range.
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 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.
I'd heard so much about Garmin and portable GPS units from friends and in the press that when I bought a new car, I skipped the GPS option and bought the Garmin 360. This is a poor substitute compared to the Gen 5 Toyota/Lexus NAV system (which, granted, costs more) that I have in my other vehicle.Complaints: 1) Boot is super s--l--o--w. I don't want to be entering directions while I'm driving, but I don't want to sit in the driveway and wait for the Garmin to finally load its maps. The NAV in my Lexus lights up instantly.2) Dirt roads & driveways. I'm constantly being advised to turn into a road that has a locked gate whenever I'm in a rural area. I prefer paved roads, but the Garmin doesn't seem to know the difference.3) It gets confused at times. The NAV in my Lexus is linked to both the GPS satellite system and the vehicle's odometer and has a direction sensor - this means that the OEM NAV can better approximate my position than a system that relies solely on satellites.4) Pronunciation. I understand it is a computer synthesized voice, but I can barely comprehend a lot of the street names the Garmin unit mispronounces. What is the value added from spoken names when you can't understand them? Overall, the voice is rather unpleasant.5) "Recalculating." The Garmin unit is always relcalculating and announces this. The OEM NAV in my other vehicle indicates on the screen that it is recalculating, but doesn't announce this, and is much less sensitive to minor deviations in route (say, parking across the street, etc.).6. POIs aren't very complete. I need to make sure I have the street address for a destination, because the store or business I'm looking for often can't be found in the Garmin through the menu system, even when it has been at the site for several years.I could go on, but instead I will mention a few positives.1. Portable - actually this could be a negative because it makes it a target for thieves, but the Garmin unit is very light and easily portable.2. The Bluetooth was easy to set up and sounds just great. The OEM system has a leg-up here as well, because it is integrated into the car's audio system, but I was pleased with the ease of use and sound quality of the Bluetooth on this unit.In sum, if you are weighing OEM vs. Garmin, I would advise you to pick an OEM NAV system, at least based on my experience with the system found on Newer Lexus and Toyota vehicles.
...because the lifespan of this unit is amazingly short. Plays DVDs and VHS tapes fine and recording (and copying) is fairly easy. Still, it was less than a year before I got an error code on the front panel. I had to send the unit to Panasonic for a $130 flat-rate repair (they replaced the DVD drive, which I found was a pretty common issue with this model). It worked fine for another few months, and now I have an F03 code. Don't know what it is* and don't care; I've had it with this thing. I really need to get my VHS tapes converted over and then I can be finished with this whole fiasco. Until, that is, I have to convert my DVDs to Blu-ray, and then Blu-ray to holocube, and then holocube to brain chip...*Evidently F03 is the code for "Imperial Stormtroopers in the VHS slot." Easy fix, but still.
(Review updated, 09/22/08) These headphones, with their clear, detailed treble and warm bass, are very sweet sounding, indeed; they feel great on the head (even after extended use) and are as light as air.Unfortunately, they are ridiculously fragile, especially at their price point. I always took great care when using these headphones, and would use them no more than a few times a week, with them never leaving my home.Even so, less than a year after my initial purchase, the right side of the headphones (where the plastic "slider" is) inexplicably came apart. Bose acknowledged they are aware of this issue, and sent me a new pair, stating personally to me that they had revised the headphones construct material, claiming that the plastic is of a much sturdier quality. Bose readily replaced my broken headphones, although I did have to pay for shipping costs.One year later, my replacement headset came apart, in exactly the same fashion as the first! Bose is (once again) sending me a replacement; once again, I pay for shipping costs.In fact, more than three years after my initial purchase, judging by various online customer reviews, this issue STILL seems to be fairly widespread.To be fair, I must say that their customer service is top notch. Still, despite the great sound quality and good customer service, I cannot recommend these. Buyer beware!
These earphones were a dissappointment. I did my research on earphones and read that these earphones would be a great replacement for the ones that come with the iPod. I found they lacked bass and mids. I only heard the highs. I liked the fact they had earbuds that fit snugly in your ear. This was supposed to help block out all the surrounding noise, giving you a cleaner experience. The iPod earphones sounded better. Who knows they may have been defective for all I know, either way I wouldn't buy them again.
There was a thin white line running down the left side of the screen, about 1/4" in from the side.All of my pictures were oriented vertically, but the frame showed some horizontally. I could figure out how to get them to rotate, but the next time that photo came up it had to be rotated "manually" again.
I bought the KR Party bundle for my boyfriend's daughter for her birthday. She loves the game, but it has only been about two weeks and the mic is dead. It started with the static for a while, but then while I was singing, it just died completely. I know I'm not a great singer, but I'm not THAT bad!
I just got this memory card, it is like my 5th or 6th SD card (1st 8GB) and it is the only one that every time I plug to my computer the pics I saved on it disappear. It is also the first card in which my computer says there is an error with a picture and therefore it will not save. I thought there was a problem with my camera, but I did the same process (copy and paste) to another media and all the pics "pasted" to the USB with no error.
It was just the right size for what I needed, but when it was delivered, one of the corner posts, which are shipped in two pieces per leg, wouldn't assemble because where they screw together there was no interior thread, so it was impossible to get the thing assembled. I'm still miffed that I had to pony up 16 dollars' shipping for a defective product, but at least I got my refund.
Quite simply the WORST user interface I have ever seen on any device. The radio is incredibly hard to use.For example, even after reading the manual, I can't figure out to restart the battery recharging cycle, even when I know they aren't adequately charged. I've even removed the batteries to allow the radio to reset, but it makes no difference. My brand new radio worked maybe a hour and now is it's totally dead.Before the radio died, I discovered that a single wheel is used for all non-binary controls: tuning, volume, treble, etc. All these controls are modal, and you have to establish a new mode before you can make each adjustment. Set the volume mode, then adjust the volume. Set the tone mode, then adjust the tone. As such, you have to press buttons A and/or B and twiddle C knob every time you just want to change the VOLUME. And you have to memorize these unintuitive incantations.The interface is astonishingly bad. What were they thinking? No product should be this hard to use, especially one as small as this. The buttons are tiny with 5 point text. They're basicly illegible. The tiny embossed labels on the jacks are fully invisible. Only the manual describes what's what. But even brilliant documentation can't save a radio this unnatural, and brilliant this manual is not. But it does a fair job of describing the pathologies of the Kaito. Without it, you have a $100 doorstop. (Heck, even with it, I have a doorstop.)The only reason I won't sell my Kaito is that I want to take it to a shooting range and relish blowing holes in it with a large handgun -- OVER AND OVER.This thing is junk. Buy an old beat up Sony ICF-2010 instead. Even rusty and scorched, it would be VASTLY better than this piece of trash.
I should have known better. I'm a geek (I've owned more than 20 computers/servers in my >10 years as a software engineer and I've setup >10 wired/wireless networks for friends and family), so when I read all of the bad reviews on this product, I just figured it was people who couldn't figure out what they're doing. I was wrong, so wrong. The WRVS4400N is totally worthless - don't make the same mistake as I - BUY A DIFFERENT ROUTER.The problem is that every 24 hours or 36 hours (on the exact second) this router stops sharing the internet connections to all computers on the network. It must them be unplugged or rebooted via the web interface and then the problem goes away. So far their tech support has been unable to resolve the problem they keep sending me new routers. After this last one, they told me there is nothing more they can do and it will have to be reported as an issue to their product development team. My internet connection is fine as evidenced by plugging in a laptop when the router fails and they have reported no compatibility issues with my cable modem. And furthermore other people are experiencing the exact same problem.This router does offer a great set of features for the price, but be careful - they're implemented poorly. So you'll likely turn them off.The IPS (special security features that this router offers) features are worthless - if you want to FTP anything, you'll need to turn them off. And even with them off, I still can't connect to several of the FTP servers that I routinely connect to, which I could with my last router - for example Google Base FTP servers and Yahoo's webhosting accounts.The QoS (quality of service) features are extremely hard to configure and there is NO documentation on line, include with the product or in the help section of the administration tool, which explains how to actually configure it.The range of the N wireless network isn't very impressive. It's only slightly better than the G router from Linksys that it replaced. Both routers were placed in the same spot in my basement.I haven't tried the VPN connectivity yet, but you're only limited to 5 clients connecting, which is a limitation that's not published on this product description, nor easy to find on Linksys's site.Now, I've been a long time buyer and recommender of Linksys products, but in the last two years their product quality has plummeted as evidenced by the ratings they get her on Amazon. They keep sending me these survey's every time I contact their tech support and I share these same complaints, but they don't get any better. If anything they're getting worse.Linksys's phone technical support is horrible. This unit isn't serviced by the "home" area of Linksys's tech-support staff, you must go through the "business" area and their level 1 support staff aren't even trained, so you go right to their level 2 support, which you'd think would mean you'd get good support, but not from Linksys. They have no idea how to solve problems with this router. Several of the tech support people have given up and made excuses to get off the phone - my favorite was to reapply the same version of the router's firmware, waste an hour reconfiguring it, and then wait 24-36 hours to see if the problem came back; and sure enough it did.Linksys's phone customer support is horrible. After my last tech support tech's manager determined that I have yet another defective router and I should get a new one, I was transferred to their customer service department so that they could process an RMA. It took them 43 minutes to process the RMA. The customer service person, who could barely speak english, said he had to read everyone of the case notes in order to process an RMA. Then it took 24 minutes to get transferred to his supervisor to complain about him.So to reiterate my review: While this router looks like a great set of features for great price, you'll need to turn off much of those features to be able to FTP, and you'll need to reboot your router every 24-36 hours if you want it to router internet service to other computers on your network. And if you have to call tech support or customer support, you'll be in for some horrible experience. So don't make the same mistake as I did. Don't buy this router.
Worst USB Drive ever, it seems that it is built with the cheapest material. Buy Another Brand. It will definitely save you a lot of time.
I ordered this product as a replacement for a broken iPod shuffle charger, and I was not expecting much, given that it only cost me one cent. But the plug of the charger did not fit into my shuffle correctly, and when I tried to pull it out, it ripped off the plastic covering. Not only that, but when it was plugged in it did not work anyway. Maybe I just had a faulty one, but I strongly do not recommend this product.
Well, I bought one of this, at the beginning I was very excited, that was a really cool device, until I started to use it, then start the deceptions, first it don't support in anyway the Mini CD-RW, second belived or not it don't support the Mini CD-R of 210MB and this two problems Imation can not solve with an update of firmware, so if you buy this product you have to stay with 185MB discs, because the larger ones don't work on the RipGO they are really a headache. Sorry to dissapoint to the fans of the RipGO.En resumen no gasten el dinero en el RipGO, no soporta los discos especificados antes solo el de 185MB CD-R, y ya hable con Imation y no pueden solucionarlo con ninguna actualizaci&oacute;n de firmware, as&iacute; que, as&iacute; queda hasta que dure.
PNY while stating that PC133 is not compatible with PC100 suggests thisproduct as the only option for MAC Ibook 700, 128MBWell, it is just wrong !Don't buy until you are sure your machine works with it
This external hard drive is horrible. The hard drive loses data to the point where it isn't easily recoverable. I had to buy a hard drive restore program to pull the data off the drive sector by sector.I reformated and chkdsk'ed the drive, and tried again. After a few weeks, same thing, drive was all corrupted and unusable! AVOID THIS DRIVE AT ALL COSTS!Amazon should allow us to give this thing 0 stars.
Storage space on this card is 16GB as advertised, but it is definitely not Class 6 as advertised and priced. This card has a max write speed of 4.2 MB/s with an average of 4.0 MB/s which is a Class 4 SD card, NOT a Class 6. Ripped off.If you need a 16GB but not the speed, then find the cheaper priced version marked as Class 4. If you need the 16GB plus the Class 6 speed, then look elsewhere.
I had it replaced four times and got totally fed up. For all four times, the on-board battery died and the entire unit had to be replaced. I urge you to stay away from media player units, like this one, that have permanent on-board battery systems that you can't replace yourself! You're better off purchasing an mp3 player that has a battery you can remove and replace easily without help. I ended up purchasing a SanDisk Sansa c200 series media player and am extremely happy with it!
I could muse about the shaky, rattly build quality, or I could Ask where the bass has gone? Please spend a few more dollars for the HD202's.I wanted to give them no stars whatsoever, but I had to give them 1 star to put the review in.
the inside piece, where the cd sits, is made out of the same cheap clear plastic as the rest of the case. it is hard to remove (to put cd back cover in) without breaking it. it also make the entire cd case weaker
Got these for only $40, but might as well have thrown the money in the trash. The sound is worse than any headphones/earbuds I've ever had including the ones from the Dollar Store. I found the sound VERY TINNY, so gave them to my son & he agreed- they suck. Wouldn't use them even if they were free. Unfortunately by the time I got my son (lives out of town)to check them out it was past return period. Afraid to put on Ebay as buyer would probably be dissatisfied also. Oh well, win some, lose some.
I am an information technology professional so I work with a computer all day every day. First let me say I am completely happy with the keyboard. The spacebar was a little sticky at first but it seemed to "break in" quickly and works perfeclty fine.As for the mouse I was very dissapointed. After working with this mouse for a few weeks I just got rid of it. The biggest problem is that the small plastic pads on the bottom of the mouse do not glide smoothly/easily over the smooth surface of my desktop. The rubber-like material that MS is using on these pads causes it to drag significantly making this heavy mouse seem even heavier. It is heavy and cumbersome to use to the point that it was actually making my forearm ache.The Logitech mouse that I had replaced (finally had died) with this mouse had very hard plastic, almost teflon-like smooth pads on the bottom that make that mouse glide effortlessly over the desktop. Makes it seem light as a feather in comparison. I just bought another Logitech Mouse.
I wanted to put my cable box on the other side of the wall and use this device through the wall, but it didn't work.
I bought this unit so that I could create a larger 80GB SQL Server database on it and offload it from my laptop hard drive. Of course, there were no instructions with the drive. So I brought up SQL Server and tried to create the database. SQL Serv, not one for informative messages to begin with, gave me some generic error message. It took a while for me to realize that the drive was formatted as FAT32. FAT32?!? Literature says that it's compatible with XP. FAT32 on XP?!? SO I formatted the thing as NTFS. SQL Server tried but couldn't quite bring itself to recognize the drive. Needless to say, I dumped the drive and got another.
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.
fragilepoor manualhard to create playlistlocks up often.
For 30 days the product worked it sounded great. My problem is not the sub, but the seller FOUNDERDIRECT. Polk is a great product and has a great warranty. However, I learned the hard way, you must buy the products from an authorized dealer. If you do not there is no warranty. I warn you to not purchase any polk products from Founderdirect or Amazon market place. Amazon is an authorized seller so you must buy directly from Amazon. I am currently waiting for a settlement from Amazon, but wanted to tell my story and get the word out. Below is the email I used to file my claim.I can't get the warranty- : -Two days after the Amazon.com marketplace's required 30 day period I contacted the seller. The subwoofer would not power on. Luna has told me I have to deal with Polk directly, and to tell them I bought it from Amazon. Polk informed me in two different phone calls to have Amazon replace the subwoofer. Luna refused, citing Amazon's 30 day period. Polk has informed me that Founderdirect is NOT AN AUTHORIZED dealer of Polk products, and they are now investigating themselves. You can expect to hear from them as well! Reading the description of the Subwoofer it clearly states, "Warranty - 5 Years Parts and Labor Speaker; 3 Years Parts and Labor Amplifier." My problem now is that I have purchased a brand new subwoofer that a month later does not work, and requires a new amplifier. Since Founderdirect is not a authorized seller there is NO WARRANTY! I believe this to be false advertising, since the item description clearly states "warranty" information. The part will cost me $300. I have purchased many things from Amazon.com and have never had a problem. I trust Amazon will help founderdirect and myself resolve this issue. Thank you!
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!
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
I bought D145 a year ago and despite rares drivers update it's still using 25-50% off CPU even when not printing, i can't scan and it's so slow to print. Don't buy HP product for mac !
The first DCS-950G camera that I received would not connect to the wired network for configuration. I had already thrown the packaging away, so the return became a real headache. The Amazon re-seller made me purchase a new camera (at a higher price) and then I sent back the old camera in that packaging (at the lower price), so I got hit with a $40 mark-up.The replacement camera worked for a couple of weeks, but is now no longer connecting to my wireless network. I have it screwed to a wall and mounted up high, so working on the camera is a real hassle. If I had to do it over again I would not purchase this camera. When it does work, the picture is nice, and the motion detection features are cool, but only when the camera is working!
Of my two vehicles this refuses to work with one. It's a Ford Focus. The antenna is on the roof, maybe that's the problem. But even when I hold it up to the antenna it doesn't work with any regularity. Having all the stations in a playlist is frustrating, it starts scrolling thru them all, there's a workaround, but it's just as bad. I am not computer illiterate at all, but I find this thing annoying beyond comprehension. In the car where it does work, a jeep with a $400 Kenwood MP3 player it fuzzes out in town all the time at stop lights. There's something about the electrical transmissions. So it's basically only good for a ride in the country. Aiwa makes a $150 CD/MP3 player with a built in audio in right on the face plate. You'd be advised to spend your money on that. You could also buy a CD changer interconnect that attaches into the back of your CD player (assuming it's set up for changers), but those are like $180. The whole FM transmission idea I think is a bad one. And it's incredibly stupid that manufacturers (with the exception of forward thinking Aiwa and maybe a few others) don't put audio inputs on the front of their machines. I mean, how much can it cost? $.25? We've had RCA input jacks on stereos since the 50's. This isn't rocket science. But hey, the itrip LOOKS cool and oh... it doesn't seat onto the connector well with the skin I have on the ipod.
I purchased the L2 prior to a trip to Rome, due to the fact it was small, and easy to carry. It's also easy to operate, and not too expensive, so I can hand it over to another tourist and they can snap away at me in front of old stuff. In the store, it took some nice pics in the right light, so I bought it, and thought it would be fine.I got some nice photos in Italy, but I would say over half the pics I took ( over 4 Gig) turned out either too dark, black or blurry.The shutter, flash speed is way too slow, if your subject moves at all,even on sports mode, it's a blur. If the lighting is wrong, it's a blur. The flash is basically worthless after about 5 feet.I mostly used the default setting on the whole trip with a few exceptions, and I know it has many options.But a camera should be able to point and click and give you an acceptable shot,...you should not have to access the menu every time to get something useable.Actually, I wish I had never bought it, it's just too unpredictable...maybe I got a bad one, but after 2 previous quirky Nikon cameras, I think I'll go back to a Canon.
I bought my mySky a couple of years ago, and it worked fine except for a month ago when it erred out completely. The screen pop-up advised that I contact Meade for an RMA#.I just called Meade and wad told sorry, but they do not support the mySky any longer. They will not repair or replace. I'm steamed, as I paid $400 to Amazon for it.I asked the Meade support guy Well, if you don't repair or replace am I stuck with it with no recourse." He did not answer me.
Quality for dark photos and shadows is poor. Dark areas come out with uneven/banded colors. It seems like the severity of the problem changes with where you place the photo on the scanner. The best area I've found is at the top of the bed near the lid hinges. I'm going to exchange mine to see if it is a problem with my specific unit.
I bought these because it seemed that they had some really good reviews among other phones in this price range. I was thoroughly disappointed. The sound seemed good enough for headphones at this price. The sound was warm and seemed accurate. But that was the only positive in these headphones and the only reason I gave them 2 stars instead of one. Now for the bad...First of all, the sound isolation really isn't very good. I couldn't use them in the studio because my drum mics were picking up the mix I had going through them. On that same note, it was impossible to rehearse with them because they didn't block very much of my drums, therefore having to turn the mix up really loud to hear over the drums, which defeats the purpose of isolation headphones to help save my hearing. Which brings me to my next point; they don't get very loud, which could either be good or bad. Good for long term hearing's sake, but bad for loud playing situations. Also, they are very cheaply built. They got stepped on in the studio (not very hard mind you) and where the phone connects to the headband broke. In other words, these are probably great headphones for somebody hoping to just listen to music through them, or maybe a reference headphone for a studio engineer. However, I would not recommend them to anybody who tours, anybody who is rough on their equipment, or any loud instrumentalists (drummers). In this price range I'll go back to my Vic Firths.
I bought these to replace my iPod headphones. The sound is good but the comfort is amazingly horrid. Anyway i fit these in they either fall out or hurt my ear. I'll be looking elsewhere.
I purchased a Garmin C340 in car navigation unit. After owning the device for 2 years it started acting up (randomly powering off and on). When I called NEW to start the process of repairing/replacing the device they told me I had to:1) Send the device to them (Leaving me without a device I use for business)2) It would take them approx 1 month to get it back to me if no parts were needed3) If parts were needed it could take longer than 1 month!!!If you're going to buy an electronic device and want to make sure its covered DO NOT buy this service plan and do not by it from Amazon. Take your money and go to a local Best Buy or Circuit City. Their service plans offer in store exchanges when a device is covered. (I found this out afterwards. Learn from my mistake)I called Amazon customer service to resolve the matter. The first person was rude and sarcastic, then her supervisor said there is no retailer out there who will replace an item under a 3year plan (Uh...See Best Buy & Circuit City). I'm waiting for a call back from his supervisor in hopes of resolving the issue. Will update.In all, I have happily used Amazon for many years, however this experience has convinced me that even though I may pay a little more, it is better to purchase electronic devices through a local retailer and their replacement/service plans. Amazon, you have just lost a customer who has been with you for nearly 8 years.Update... Lisa, a Customer Service Manager @ Amazon called me back. She fixed the situation in-house with Amazon without me having to deal with NEW. Thank you Lisa. So after 3 phone calls to customer service I will now have a new Garmin C340 in route to replace the defective one. I still recommend not purchasing this Service Warranty. If anything, get a replacement policy or buy from a local dealer if you don't want the headache.
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.
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!
Didnt use it for more than 2 months before it start malfunctioning. Get something else.
This battery doesnt work any more, becouse my phone dead, Im looking for better battery's.
I used this product for a month, after which half the printed page was left blankand half was completely black. Next time, saving $20 on a product that normally last 5-6 months. Would not use this supplier again. Very satisfied for 1 month, again, the actual hp cartridge usually lasts 6.
After three months of use, the picture on mine is going out. There is color distortion which doesn't surprise me given the price I paid for it. I could get by with the &quot;mono&quot; sound, I could also get by with the limited video inputs, but the deterioration in picture quality over time should not be acceptable to anyone given that there are better alternatives out there at not a much higher price....
This camera is small enough to fit into your pocket or purse but not as compact as many of the smaller digital cameras on the market today. Not being too large or too small, this camera still has a bit of thickness; enough so that it would seem it should have a beefy grip, although it lacks that. This leaves the camera flat enough to easily slip into your purse or pocket but its small, square size and thickness render it somewhat awkward to grip causing fingers to naturally place in front of the camera flash.The LCD is a nice size and the camera has a decent menu selection, but lacks the burst mode that so many of the other Kodak models sport. Also lacking is the Schneider - Kreunznach quality lens Kodak is known for. The camera has a quick start-up but there is an annoying lag between picture taking while the camera "processes", and then it gets worse.Turning on the camera and shooting in "auto" can prove disappointing, as most pictures turn out either under or over exposed, grainy and over-saturated. Few pictures are satisfying, even when they look it on the LCD. To compensate for this, a manual adjustment of the exposure is nearly always needed, not to mention the other camera settings, and this takes just a bit too much time to capture a moment for many people. In fact, many "Kodak Moments" might be lost on the various adjustments that must be done to assure the potential decent capture. It is a good idea to practice using all of the settings on this camera so that you might gain a better idea of what setting to use in what condition per this camera, which is a lot to always expect for a point and shoot considering that most digital cameras automatically compensate, assuring decent point and shoot pictures.If your lighting and all conditions are just right, you might shoot a decent enough picture; but when enlarged you will still be able to see the lesser quality of images, especially if you have an eye for detail. This may not be as important for general printing, especially in 4x6.This camera does not have a quality lens which causes picture results to appear more interpolated to that 6 MP claim. The detail gets lost and the lack of high resolution is definitely noticeable. For a 6.1 MP camera by a known brand, I absolutely did expect better. But now that I have used this camera, I see that Kodak simply produced a low budget camera with some nice features that obviously didn't quite pan out, leaving this model to be resold as like new refurbs by so many discount outlets. This camera is highly affordable, though unreliable in the other respect.It's not that one cannot achieve an acceptable picture with this camera, but more that one will miss many a good capture because of numerous compensation adjustments that will most always need to be made, and again - many pictures will lack that fine detail. This camera can be found online for as low as $60 to $79 which makes this model a more interesting purchase, especially if you shoot mainly landscape and such, and for anyone on a tight budget or willing to tolerate all else. However, I would not recommend this model for the family with active kids and pets or anyone wanting to capture any detailed picture in a hurry or on a whim. It has been unreliable for this, thought not impossible, and is too slow. It also has some issues with focus. Playing with the multi-zone and center-zone did give not give the results I'd hoped for, leaving parts of a picture still unfocused and the camera seemed to want to focus more on the background (say foliage) rather than a flower, or just one flower rather than two or even a grouping. The camera seems greard toward the color green leaving other colors somewhat lacking and sometimes more out of focus.Video quality outdoors was fine and sound was good, but indoors the video was grainy. Before I purchased this camera (Kodak Easyshare C-633), I researched and those searches kept taking me to the Kodak Easyshare C-663, which I initially mistook for this model, thus purchased this one. The C-663 has a good review and nice features but could easily be mistaken for this model when researching with the too similar model numbers. As well, the cameras are nearly identical in looks but a side by side comparison shows the placement of the flash and viewfinder are reversed, that sets them apart in looks.This camera did not do macro or handle detail very well, although close-ups can be taken, but don't let the 6 megapixels fool you. There are far better 6MP cameras and one might be better off buying a lesser megapixel, higher quality older Kodak model, if anything.I purchased this camera for a teen but it turns out to be too cumbersome to use for his taste having no desire to make so many manual adjustments. He was not pleased with the camera overall but I played and played to find that one really can take nice pics with a lot of unexpected and unnecessary preparations for a point and shoot.The camera had no problem with a 2 gig sd card but here's a tidbit about a card issue I had after I accidentally broke off the lock control, rendering the card write-protected and unreadable/writeable in any camera. My husband then dropped and lost the lock so I cut a small piece off a round wooden toothpick to place over the gap of the lock and used a good cellophane tape to secure that (tape thickness was an issue) and this "fixed" the overwrite making the card reusable once again while I search for a better fix. I found this camera online as a like new refurb (returned w/o much use or damage) for 60 bucks. Maybe lower pricing will make this camera more tolerable to many.
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 item came with an instruction book that was loosly translated from Chinese to English. Very hard to understand how to operate. Not user friendly item. I purchased two for my kids at Christmas and by the end of January, both of their screens shattered! Seller unresponsive to make restitution. Buyer beware!!!
I own this for 7 months, CD/MP3 have problems, this is a junk.
I bought this product and it didn't even last a day. It came with a 50% charge, and when that ran out it wouldn't charge again. Had to send it back the next day for a refund.
I bought the 5131 last summer. It worked well at first, but then my DVD's would start skipping, even brand-new ones. Now the carousel tray will not always open. Sometimes I have to cycle power on it a few times before it starts functioning properly. The whole unit also often freezes completely so I have to restart the DVD and find out where I left off. It's been a while since I have been able to watch a whole DVD whithout the thing crashing.
JVCs are great if you don't need any accessories or never need customer service. if you do you are in trouble. I bought a JVC video recorder last year and despite it being new it came without most of the accessories offered with it--things you'll probably need such as the cable to connect it to the TV and the one to connect it to the computer. I had to buy each of these for $40 each--they would not ship them, and also had to buy the software that was supposed to come with the camera. after all that, the leads broke and the camera started eating tape. the customer service was useless and I finally just threw it out. I had owned this JVC product for less than a year and will never buy another one.
I have purchased two of these and both have ripped beyond usability. Sony will not replace after 90 days.
The product works but seems to need to "warm up" before the picture comes in without blanking in and out.
My G4 Ibook is with me since early 2006 and still works flawlessly. I replaced the original battery with this new one a year ago. Now I know why Apple is charging $129 for a new battery: Quality.This battery is well constructed but did not make it to the year. My original battery lasted about 3 years of heavy use. It's true, as a replacement it's affordable (paid about $50), but it's not worth it. You get the quality you pay for.Will buy a new one from Apple.
As other people already mentioned, avoid this wireless router with the version number 4. (the one with the picture of only one row of leds on the packaging) I've been a devout user of Linksys, but this time it's very disappointing. The problem is that this router often loses some packets. The download windows often hang and ftp connections are very unstable. Messenger loses connections as well. I don't know how Linksys came to release this kind of product into the market but it makes me sad to watch this product destroying Linksys's brand value. I hope the problems can be settled sooner or later. I'm going to return my router to the local retailer.
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.
The setup was easy enough, but the reliability of the wireless signal to my laptops was not acceptable. Speed drops dramatically for unknown reason and I had to reboot the router at least once a week because speed was so slow. After turning off and back on, speed was back to normal.
Arrived fast. Great sound. Worked well for a couple of weeks. Then unit malfunctions.It ramdomly shuts off or freezes. When this happens it takes a long time to get it back on & working again. I expected a much better product.
Just a terribly designed product and it wastes your time,freezes up all the time, and you lose all your playlistS and songs and have to reload,their outsourced c/s dept is a joke and give out erroneous info,save your money and avoid this netgear product.
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 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 bought this to use between a PC laptop and an Intel Mac. In order for it to work properly, you need to boot up with the USB attached to the KVM. If you plug it in afterwards, it will not work. Even then, after you switch inputs the USB on the other sometimes stops working.
Every other reviewer of this bag reports a different fit! That should tell you something. Too bad I didn't read these reviews before I bought it. If you're smart enough to read this, don't buy this bag. I got it for my Casio Z850 as it was "suggested" at check-out, and I cannot snap down the closure. I don't have anything else in the case, (just the camera,) and I still cannot shut it. I feel ripped off. I have to go out and get a real case now, as this is going in the trash.
I'm frustrated by things that never get fixed on this product. I use the Sansa View to listen to 1-hour mp3 recordings from a class I'm taking. If I pause the recording in the middle and resume later in the day (after the Sansa has powered down), the recording NEVER starts where I left it!!!!! The most frustrating thing is that I've reported this problem to SanDisk over 6 months ago and it is never addressed, even though my problem was acknowledged by their tech support.To further complicated things, the fast forward does not accelerate, so when I need to get back to the 30th minute of the recording, I have to hold down the fast-forward button for about five minutes. I also reported this problem over 6 months ago with the same result -- acknowledged by tech support but never addressed.With the amount of firmware updates they've made, this is clearly a product being beta tested on the customers.
The switch basically works, but the auto switching function does not always work. The Comcast cable box seems to always occupy the control even when it is turned off, and this screws up the whole system. The auto switch function does not work with Comcast cable box. No big deal, I say, just use the manual switch. However there is no remote control so I have to walk up to the switch to press the button.
I tried over and over to convince myself that this camera will get better as time goes by, and I am done trying. The picture quality is absolutely horrible and really frustrating when you want to take a picture in a place with not-so-bright lighting. Even with a flash, the pictures still come out really dark...please spend your money on another camera.....
These are great light-weight headphones, and they fit my ears perfectly; I will always buy these type of in-ear style headphones, but... the cord material is very fragile. After a while especially the section that goes behind my head from one headphone to the other, the cord is completely falling apart. The material has somehow broken down from the friction I believe and you can literally pick pieces of it off. I had to wrap the worst sections in duct tape...lame. I also have a pair of the MDR-EX71SL's these DO NOT have this problem. They must not use exactly the same material, b/c they are holding up MUCH better.
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.
Amazon sold me this item, ordered in August and it was shipped with batteries that expired in May. It took me months to figure out why my keyboard was so slow and slow to catch up with my typing. After replacing the batteries the problem still exists. I spend double the amount of time typing. Its a mess! I cannot return now or get a replacement from amazon and I am really annoyed. Do not order! I had one before, the system is great, just dont get it here.
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.
By my way of thinking, a 'Chefs' knife has a number of functions, that include chopping - using the area nearest to the heel of the blade to cut through thicker, denser foods such as raw carrots. The maximum height of this blade is barely 1.5 inches at the heel, which means that there is not enough clearance between the cutting surface and your knuckles to perform the chopping procedure easily or effectively, if at all.And, the blade is so thin, and therefore flexible, that it makes chopping and similar procedures very awkward and inaccurate.While good for slicing, skinning and some deboning, due to its flexibility, I don't consider this to be good for most of the heavier operations normally associated with a traditional chef's knife.
Cheap. First arrived DOA. RMA . Took three weeks for replacement to arrive. Replacement works fine so far. My first RMA experience with TigerDirect was fairly painless, but paying for shipping twice really kind of sucks.
I purchased this item based on a recommendation when purchasing BullDog Remote start and this item was not needed, waste of money!
Purchased them for a cruise and upon receipt I did everything according to the setup and no reception. I wanted to return them but I have no idea how to for a refund. Please let me know how I can return them. Sincerely I wish they had worked
Installed in 2000 silverado in place of factory cassette player. This pocket is flimsy and is not OEM. I would not recommend. Leaves small gap at front and makes CD door hard to open. I will be taking this out once my OEM slot shows up!
I purchased this KVM switch for a second KVM based on newer computers that do not have PS2 slots on them. I have a QVS KVM switch that is PS2 based and it has worked fine for years.However I have found this one to be seriously lacking in the field of computer repair, as I am constantly swapping computers out on my bench. I am sure this one would work fine on computers that will be hooked up to it for a mesure of time. But for test bench uses it never works on the keyboard and mouse. I have to always hook a seperate keyboard and mouse up to the computer to get windows to load, then once it loads, it detects the KVM's Keyboard and Mouse, and I can use it just fine. I blame this short coming on the fact it only has one USB cord that hooks up to the computer.
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.
I returned these for headphones that are actually built for humans. I ran about 10 steps with these on and they started to fall off. These would be great if you had nothing else to do with your hands except hold them on your ears. If you couldn't figure out, I rate fitment a 1. Overall sound would be much better if you stuck your head in a vice to keep pressure on both ears. Found retractable cord nice, but too sensitive, with any kind of movement it tends to retract randomly without pushing the buttons. Stylish yes, functional absolutely NOT!!!
i thought that being a LED lamp it would emit a stronger light than the previous model but on the contrary, and i was using new batteries as well so it's a lamp problem for sure
I could not set up a secure wireless network with this router. It is hard to use.
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.
This battery arrived, and was NOT a TL26402 by GE as Advertised. It was a DUOGREEN BATEDU103 replacement for Uniden BT-446, BT-1005 which fits in the same space, though it is about 15% smaller.The battery performance is fine.I cannot tolerate advertising one thing and shipping another. I might buy the same batteries again. I won't buy them or anything else from the same vendor. This is the kind of thing that will cause people to stop trusting a store or website.
I only had this TV for 8 months, when the picture went on me. I had spent the extra $300 to have in home service, but it was too broke to be repaired in home. It took the repair shop THREE weeks to fix it. Besides the fact that I only had the TV for 7 months, according to the nameplate data it was only 9 months old.
I followed all the Iomega instructions to a tee and I lost the ability to use my printer. Evidently the Zip drive has somehow confused my PC so now, even though I've disconnected the Zip, I still can't print. Zip or Amazon needs to warn buyers of this. Please send me some help! I am mad as hell that &quot;this wonderful product&quot; has taken away my printer. Can anyone help?
I successfully used the Targus PAPWR005U power inverter on a 400+ mile trip to power my Mac PowerBook G4 (to watch DVDs) with the kids. Unfortunately it only made the one trip. The next week, on another 400+ mi car ride, the inverter started beeping constantly and then went into shutdown mode, I'm assuming because it was drawing too much power and was overheating. At 90 Watts, the power output matched the power draw from the Mac PowerBook, but didn't have enough umph to spare. I'd caution everyone to check the power rating on their laptop power bricks first before using it with a power inverter. Get an inverter that is at least 1.5-2x the power rating of the device you want to use.
This alarm clock has been nothing but trouble for me. First of all, it always is behind on the time and I have to fix the time every two weeks or so since it gets off by 5 to 10 minutes. Second, the first one I bought was defective and the buttons didn't work. I should have taken this as a clue because when I got the second one the buttons worked for about 6 months and then went out and now only some work and only half the time. Third, after a year of use, it no longer plays my iPod, which is the main reason I bought it. I'd spend money on a higher quality unit since this doesn't work for the basic functions it is used for.
Picked up my &quot;fixed&quot; unit, it worked only once!!!Can't get the burned CD out! I think theyneed to get the bugs worked out of this unit.It's such a hassle to put it all back into thepackaging....I would purchase with caution.
I took off the cap before installing this, and something must have bumped the end, because it looked crushed, the plastic around the plug is very very cheap, but it does work as a cable. BE VERY CAREFUL with this delicate wire. But of course once it is installed it does the job.
Even after doing a great deal of online research, I couldn't find anywhere that said that these were for a first generation iPod Nano. Some of the reviews that I read (and if I recall the product information itself) stated that these overlays were for a second generation iPod Nano. Well, they didn't stay on my second generation iPod, because the second generations are rounded at the corners. In other words, when placing these overlays on a iPod Nano second generation, they don't cling to the right and left edges of the iPod, and therefore, peel up constantly. I didn't even leave mine on, as there was really no point to it. I am assuming that these might work okay on first generation iPods; however, they still didn't seem to have a lot of "stick" or "cling." They certainly didn't work on my second generation iPod though, which was frustrating. In my opinion, it should be very clear in the product information which generation iPod Nano the product can be used for. I only gave this product two stars, as they might work on a first generation iPod.
the product is terrible. the plugs, all the different sizes, don't fit and were very comfortable. the plugs kept falling out.
Buy a regular iPod instead. I bought mine around a year ago and sometimes it is unresponsive the rest of the time the screen freezes up and you have to wait for it to be responsive again...My friend also had the same problem. And supposedly there was a recall on the mini iPods? The "regular" iPods might be more expensive but, it's better than the mini.
I recently bought an Archos off of Amazon.com and recieved it in its alotted shipping time. I was very excited at my new purchase from good reviews and amazing specs, especially for the price! unfortunately, I took the system out of the box and charged it overnight, just as the instructions had said. I took it out the next morning, hoping to put on new music and enjoy my purchase before a n upcoming vacation, but instead, the music turned on for about 30 sec. and shut off. I tried this several times until I relaized that it would no longer turn on at all. I tried to re-read the instrutions and even check the archos website but nothing helped. Eventually, I realized that my batteries would not hold a charge (certainly not rechargable) and even for the time (30 sec.) I did listen to the music, I was disappointed by poor quality. I sent back the product to amazon.com to get a new one and try my luck again. After a prolonged period (and a vacation with no MP3 player) I contacted amazon.com to find that I would not get a new one, but only a refund. I was at first a bit upset, but then realized that after all, wouldn't a refund be better than the hastle of dealing with such a worthless machine again and disappointing myself for the second time?I still have not found another system with the same specs and storage ability for such a price, but I figure that if I must pay an extra $50-100 for an Mp3 player that works and has better sound, then so be it. I hope we have all learned something; this archos system has sourl disappointed me and I hope you will not make the same mistake as I have.
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.
The LCD went out on this printer just after the one-year warranty. Epson won't acknowledge the problem although there are complaints posted all over the Internet. I spoke to an Epson repair shop and they said that they had just returned from training and Epson had spoken to them about it--but won't acknowledge that it is a widespread problem and won't recall the printers to fix the faulty display. The LCD is ~$180 and they are not even offering a reduction on its cost. Stay away from this printer! Stay away from Epson!
Purchased a new Artixscan 1800f last January. I suspect that it was defective, since I had problems with the lamps from the beginning. Due to my very intense work schedule, I was unable to arrange for warranty service until last week. Microtek would not honor the warranty but wanted $400 to swap the unit for a refurbished one. Granted they would pay shipping, but, honestly, is it worth the price and is this the kind of service consideration one expects from a so-called "high-end" company. I am buying a new Epson in hopes that they will provide some latitude and discretionary consideration for this kind of expensive equipment.
DON'T BUY THIS!! Mine froze up after just 2 days. The player didn't respond at all, i couldn't even turn it on. And guess what? You can't contact customer support. You have to send them an e-mail with proof of purchase. Why would you need that for technical difficulties? It's really just a waste. And the sound quality is bad as well.
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.
This works fine, okay, average. Nothing special. Doesn't really keep the laptop cool but does keep it cooler. I don't care about the light. My only problem with this thing is that it's just too loud. Not a problem if you're playing music but if you're working in silence in a fairly quiet environment, it is very noticeable.I have also noticed that the price fluctuates. Definitely not worth more than $20, or not even if you're bothered by the noise like I am.
I bought this mouse as an alternative to my wireless mighty mouse. first off the length of the usb cable is out of control who needs 5' of cable? the company website has the one button driver link so hidden it took a search engine targeted search to turn it up and i doesn't support Mac configurations. there is little or no support info on the site, via the email or phone number included. I ultimately downloaded steermouse so i could configure this overpriced piece of plastic to be a one button mouse for my son. i would not recommend this mouse. i would rather have just gotten him an old used mouse.edited to add:after a month or more of fiddling this mouse is still a piece of junk.
I bought this cable because the price was alright, and the reviews were good, unlike many other cables. I should have read the reviews better, as the first one never commented on image quality, only that adding length makes it longer. The second one hadn't even installed it. Well, I installed it, and the ghosting is horrible! I can see text, and then 4 ghosted images of the text next to it. Do not buy this cable.
I would still own the Klipsch sub...but the amp blew on it...it wasnt even used that much. I'm very disappointed with Klipsch. The sub truly sounded great when it worked...but once it blew and i was researching it online..realized that Klipsch doesn't provide reliable powered subwoofers. I am in the market for a new sub now...and am ready to spend well more than i did for the KSW10...but it sure wont be on Klipsch.
I used that pun tag-line for the title of this review because the MainstageHD reminds me of Bose products... Small-sized, but over priced for the sound quality. I guess if you normally get suckered into buying Bose products or other overpriced items advertised in Parade magazine, then this thing seems like a steal. I found the MainstageHD to be only slightly better sounding than a high-end (but much cheaper) boom-box. My TV speakers also put out sound that is nearly as high quality, although admittedly I was surprised by the volume of sound the tiny MainstageHD was capable of. I also found the virtual surround to be unimpressive whether watching a movie or listening to music.I have since gotten an return authorization for the MainstageHD and purchased a Sony DAV-X1V, which is a few hundred more than the Mainstage, but includes an upconverting 5 disc DVD changer and a real subwoofer. How they call the 4 1/2" driver in the MainstageHD a "subwoofer" is beyond me. By my ears it doesn't put out any clean, audible sound below about 200Hz. I hooked the MainstageHD up to an active subwoofer I already had, and it made a huge difference. But, no subwoofer will overcome the TV-speaker quality sound that the main speakers of the MainstageHD put out.
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?
The radio cd system did not work. I mailed it back to the company over three weeks ago and have had no word from them about a rebate. I won't use them again.Charles Adie
I had this player for a week and had to return it. The picture would fade from real bright to real dark every 3 seconds or so. Same result on different DVD's. When I returned it, the clerk said that a bunch had been returned, and, &quot;It's really not a very good brand.&quot; I highly advise you to try another brand.
I really cannot recommend this product. When it works it is wonderful. Unfortunately, that is about 70% of the time. The rest of the time I cannot connect for some unknown issue. I suppose it is come combination of my router (configured as Sling Media directed), my ISP, my home network, and the Internet in general. The bottom line is that the product is not reliable for a computer professional such as myself. The average person does not have a chance.Checkout the online forums at slingcommunity.com before you buy. It is filled with people tearing out there hair.Further, Sling Media has been promising version 2.0 of the player software and a BlackBerry version of the software since January. 5 months later and they are still vaporware.
I purchased this item. No problem with the software, but oh brother, was the hardware a piece of junk. When I called their tech line I reached some guy in India who tried his best. Turns out they'll replace your unit, if you give them your credit card number, great idea, huh.......having that float around in space, god knows where. The only other option was to mail them your unit, at your cost, and wait for them to send you a replacement sometime in the future.......so they got your original purchase price, your shipping cost, and now your malfunctioning unit. Why don't I feel good about this? Don't buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great print/scan/copy quality. Smooth lines and blending and the ink doesn't smudge easily. But be prepared to spend a FORTUNE on ink. I have a small home business, so I use it more than the average user, but not a whole lot. In the six weeks I had it I have gone through two ink cartridges, $40 worth. I printed about 800 pages.If you want awesome prints with a good looking printer that is cheap and easy to use, this is your machine. But make sure you can afford to keep using it!I got this printer after I was tired of spending $40 per ink cartridge for my Lexmark. Epson's were only $20! But that $40 cartridge would last me 6 months or more. Not three weeks! Needless to say, I'm returning this to the store and I'm going back to Lexmark. The printers are a little more expensive (I'm looking at the x7350 that's $129), but in the end the value is much greater. They get up to 5000 pages per cartridge, or so they claim. It must at least be better than 400 pages a cartridge! It also is a genuine all-in-one with a fax machine.
I paid extra last year for the 360 over less expensive models because of the bluetooth function. My phone is on the list of approved phones. Linking the phone was easy as was making or receiving calls from the device. The sound on my end was fine. The problem was on the other end. Callers complained that they couldn't hear me because of background noise. I tested it by having someone call my landline with the gps in bluetooth mode in a quiet room. The background noise and echo made it difficult to hear the caller in a quiet room. It's even worse when you add road noise to the background. The gps functions are easy to use but I can't recommend this unit because of bluetooth.
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.
I bought 1 Rio at Best Buy, and had it about a week. I liked the armband, for working out. I went to buy one for my husband, and when Best Buy did not have any in stock, I bought one online. The day my husband's arrived, my died. I was able to return it to Best Buy, since I had it less than 30 days. 3 days later, my husband's died, and I am having a heck of a time trying to get dealtrain (the company I purchased from through Amazon)or Rio to refund my money. Stay away from this product!!!
I can't get earbuds to stay in my ears, so a few years ago I got some over the ear headphones that sit in your ear like earbuds-style. I really liked them, but so did my dog as it turned out, and she chewed them into tiny pieces.Since I knew that I like the style and fit, I thought I would be quite happy with the Sony MDR-J10 as a replacement pair. I don't really care about bass or midrange or treble or anything like that while I'm working out, so $10 is the right price range for me. When I plugged them in to my ipod, though, I found that there was something wrong. Even a slight movement of the wire where it connects to the plug causes static and interference. No protective case in the way holding the plug out or anything like that. I figured it was the one lemon in the bunch.I know Amazon has a great return policy, so I sent them back and got a replacement pair of the the same model. Exact same problem. It wouldn't be much of an issue with stereo-type headphones that aren't going to get jostled too much, but for active headphones? That's a dealbreaker.
Be prepared to throw this player out when the warranty expires. I have had nothing but trouble with my DVD player with skipping and freezing and when it got so bad that I asked them to repair it, they actually told me "good luck." Their customer relations people are rude, and the product is lower quality than anything else you might get even from inexpensive Korean products.Sony's reputation for quality is based on a time when they actually cared about it. They're now trying to milk the cow dry. Do not buy this product, or you will feel like a sucker. Consider yourself warned by someone who just threw his nearly new player in the garbage.
I am averizon Fios customer. I read the most "helpful" review bout this product and decided to give it a try. I Added it to my wireless router and the wifi signal actually worsened significantly across my house.
I bought this for my iPod. It works ok but the sound quality is awfull. I have an very old Panasonic adapter and even Panasoic sounds much better than this Belkin. Also Belkin adapter is very poorly constructed that there is a lot of hissling and noise while playing. Only buy this adapter if you like heavy metal music so that you can supress the static noise with heavy drums and bass:)
My camera was received with a broken plastic liner in the microphone output. I called NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc.. in the first week of June, 2008 and was met with friendly, prompt customer service. They told me that a subcontractor would contact me shortly and schedule the repair of the camera. A day later NEW emailed me to tell me that they had to choose another vendor as the previous one no longer repaired cameras.Ok...Sub-subcontractor mailed me a box 2 weeks later for me to ship my camera in. That business was in Portland, OR and I am in Seattle, WA so the delay in receiving an empty box seemed a bit unnecessary. Two more weeks pass and I received an email giving me a job number and link to service detail. "YOUR UNIT HAS BEEN SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER S FACTORY SERVICE CENTER". Thanks for the detail... Apparently the repair shop is unable to remove the case, order a plastic fitting and install it. I could have just sent it to Canon myself. They made no attempt to contact me regarding my options, which generally happens when I deal directly with repair centers. I called to get a repair time estimate and was told 6 weeks, bringing the estimated time of repair to be about 3 months from the day I initiated the process.You will be dealing with multiple layers of middlemen free from accountability, so deal with the manufacturer directly while you can. There's no benefit to the additional warranty unless it covers damage not covered by the manufacturer or your manufacturer's warranty has expired.I'll update when I actually receive the camera.*I also received the contract confirmation before receiving the camera that was being covered, but I have to admit that I'm not as excited by the swiftness of an auto-generated email reply as some of the other reviewers.
Although the price of the cable was excellent $1.58. The old saying you get what you pay for came through on this one. The USB end was slightly crooked and could not fit into any USB port.At $1.58 it would cost me more to return it than just throw it out. Sad and still looking for the correct cable.
I purchased what I thought was a 2-pack set of 1GB Sandisk SD cards in a retail package from Rhino Tech. What I received were two white 1GB SD cards that say "Sandisk for Wii" printed on them. Both cards were in plastic cases loose inside the shipping pouch. This is NOT what was advertised and so I complained to the dealer via Amazon. I asked for my money back plus the overpriced shipping costs. I am happy to report I was given a full refund with no questions asked and they took responsibility for sending me a product that was not as promised. My advice to others looking to buy memory cards is be careful, shop around, and make sure you get what you are paying for. Lots of counterfeits around.
This product was a poor purchase, it's photo quality is fair but its durability is awful after about 3 weeks my view frame would not work and the batteries had to be replaced every couple of days. The response time for the image to actually show up on the screen was exceptionally long also.
Everyone who said that this keyboard and mouse has problems with the wireless connection is absolutely right. Even with brand new batteries, and being only about 2 or 3 feet away from the receiver (the keyboard is even closer) it still drops out at least twice per day. Most of the time it only drops out for a few seconds and comes back pretty quickly, but sometimes it will drop out for several minutes. Using the button on the receiver to try to force them to reconnect doesn't work when this happens. For something this pricey, this type of problem is absolutely ridiculous and should not happen. I am very unsatisfied.Other than that, the keyboard is very comfortable, as is the mouse. At first I was afraid that the mouse would be too big and awkward, but it is actually very nice to use. I haven't had any problems with the space bar that others have talked about. Barring the connection problems, I would easily give the keyboard 5 stars. Typing is very smooth and easy, although it did take me a couple of days to get used to the split design. The only minor thing is that the function keys do not work for me. This might be because I haven't configured them correctly though. Overall this isn't a big deal to me because I wouldn't use them even if they did work. To clarify, the F keys work fine, and the shortcut buttons above those also work. It is only the ctrl+F functions that don't work for me. Also, the zoom works fine, but I don't have a need for it so I don't use that at all. Nor do I use the Back or Forward keys.The mouse, though very nice, does have a couple of quirks. Firstly, the buttons on the side are placed in a way that I sometimes press them if I don't want to, and have a hard time pressing them when I do want to. The scroll wheel does not click, which I find to be annoying, but I have gotten used to that. At first, pressing down on the scroll wheel did not always work. I found that you actually have to press it at a slightly backwards angle to get it to recognize the click every time, but I was able to get used to this as well (and in the end, I decided it was a good thing because it is more comfortable that way). It took a bit of fine-tuning the scroll wheel speed to get that to feel right, and I also had to disable scroll acceleration in Windows, but now that the settings are where I want them it feels nearly perfect (if it clicked, I would say it is perfect). Overall, I would give the mouse a 4 star rating, but that is disregarding the connection problems.To conclude, this is a great product. It is very well designed and comfortable to use, even for long periods of time. I have no problems with the keyboard and only a couple slight things I personally don't like about the mouse. But alas, they are severely hurt by the problems with the connection (which is, to put it lightly, extremely frustrating).
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.
Although router is execellent 10/100 switch and sets up FAST, routing capbilities are not very quick (they appear BUFFERED, so if you do on-line gaming, try something else) and forget about slick things like VPN logins to other sites.Unfortunately, that's all I needed, so back this goes... :(Although the web interface is convenient, it is buggy under both IE 5 and Netscape (most flavors). Even after bios upgrades on the router, I still could NOT apply changes to some of the advanced sections of the configuration web server. Shame!Tech support from Linksys is also sub-standard, I waited 40 minutes on their tech line and never got my problems resolved.I may buy their switch, however, as the switch operation was great, as was the DHCP server included.
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!
HP Officejet 6310 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q8061A#ABA)Swore by HP printers for years. Never had a problem until I bought this Officejet 6310 two years ago. It worked for six months and now won't do anything but flash "reset power."Called HP product support and e-mailed several times. They are clueless as to what is causing the problem and how to fix it. Can't understand that since Googling "Officejet 6310" uncovers scores of customers with the same problem.Also had an HP Photosmart 8000 die after six months. That's the last HP printer I'll buy.
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.
... and buy a GPS instead. I agree with previous reviewer (Dave57), I WOULD NEVER BUY A SUUNTO AGAIN. Worst than Dave, I simply got caught in heavy rain during a hike and my Vector was full of water, couldn't even tell the time. I send it to Suunto Finland for repair and they say that it leaked from the housing and "kindly" offered a repair for 140 Euros.
They shipped only 1/12 of the order, did not respond to email inquiry, and amazon removed my comment (along with many others') from their seller's rating.
THEY SENT A UV FILTER AND PUT A ND 0.9 STICKER ON IT THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE. I can't believe this I thought this was a professional program the package was clearly labeled &#34;UV FILTER&#34; there is NO DAMN EXCUSE!
I ordered the product shown but received a hard plastic briefcase without the wheels, extensible handle or soft side-pouch shown. On my second phone call to eBags (the first was not returned) I was informed that Amazon had failed to remove the listing when the product was no longer available. They have provided me a return authorization.I was disappointed they would not take responsiblity for failing to call me back, failingto monitor their Amazon listings, or for sending me something different from what I'd ordered. I'm not aquainted with the concept of an approximate inventory.
Like most here, I had no problems with my A-120 DVD player for the first 10 or 11 months of ownership. Then I started getting consistent &quot;NO PLAY&quot; messages at about the 1-year mark, with occasional errors in play plus minor pixellation or noticeable minor audio glitches. I thought at first it had to to with dust or disk errors (even though I am a light renter, and take great care of the ones I own). But the player soon had to be coaxed to play almost anything I owned -- only by repeatedly opening and shutting the front tray could I get it to sometimes play a disk in spite of this. Horribly frustrating, especially for an appliance that's in flawless condition, and seems way too new to me to simply conk out after light use.But it's dead. Now it won't play anything at all, and I'm definitely an unhappy camper. Panasonic reps were rude and basically told me to &quot;buy another one.&quot;Um... no. Like I told Panasonic, I think I'll just try Sony next time instead... a really disappointing experience, from a company I used to trust. Stay away from Panasonic unless you can afford to replace what doesn't work the first time.
Decent budget switch, but mine started failing after a couple months. Would have to reset on a daily basis.
I've had this cooler for about 6 months. It started out working fine. Then after about 3 months the fans were making a lot of noise. Then after 5 months the power cord started to come apart. Now after six months the USB adapter on the power cord has broken off completely. When I first got it I noticed the power cord was very thin and cheap I thought it would break but not after 6 months of light use. Spend a few extra bucks and get something that will last.
I bought this ethernet adaptor for my laptop to connect to a Linksys cable/dsl router (BEFSR41). The main reason was that this adaptor is a bit cheaper and comes with a CAT-5 cable.I installed it per instructions, even went on the net to get the latest driver (which turned out to be same as one that came with it in the box) but it just sat there, no network, no connection to the internet. After many hours messing around with it, I did get it to connect to the internet once (loaded one page) then nothing.I called tech support but after waiting an hour without being able to talk to a real person, I decided to give up. I returned the unit the next day, picked up a Linksys adaptor. With the Linksys adaptor, it took exactly 5 minutes to get my laptop connected and working perfectly. The moral of the story is to stick to one brand of networking devices.
Provides no battery backup at all - acts ok as a bulky surge protector maybe but will NOT provide power in case of regular power failure. I've had reasonable success with APC ups's, but don't bother with this one.I would have given this 0 stars if I could.
After 6 hours trying to get this thing to work with my new Dell computer I give up.Belkin support is no help. They suggest things that don't work.
I just got a Peerless drive... worked for 2 hours. Just long enough to suck up a bunch of data... and now it doesn't work. Iomega tech support is pretty clueless since this is a NEW product. (You'd think after going through phone-mail hell to get to the right place, the guys there would have had training or something.) Apparently, after reinstalling, downloading and restarting numerous times and such, the guy at Iomega said the drive was faulty. So how long will the new one the send me work? Who knows. This is the FIFTH Iomega drive I've been through in 6 months. Buy a DVD or CD burner instead. IOMEGA doesn't make reliable technology.
I bought this tv to stand alone in the bedroom. It is not hooked up to an amplifier. There is a problem with the DVD sound - you have to turn the volume WAY up when watching a DVD.In addition, you can hear the DVD humming when it is playing.The TV picture tube has been replaced once and is now on the fritz again. It will suddenly go black (no signal) or just loose the signal and play &quot;snow&quot; or just come and and out of focus. Debugging this one is tough. I do not recommand it as a TV or DVD player.
This drive didn't work on my PowerBook G4 (aluminum case). I borrowed a separate power cable from a co-worker and plugged the second usb-power cable into the USB slot I normally use for my mouse. Even with two USB cables connecting the PowerBook to this drive, it still just illuminated the blue light and had a tick tick ticking sound. If you have a PowerBook laptop, save yourself some time and buy a Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800/400 portable drive.
Grainy ISO 100 pictures at any light conditions. Usage of 5mp and low sharpness options partially solves the problem, but if you take pictures with Panasonic DMC-FZ7 and compare ... it will be clear that a garbage trash is the right place for this camera.I had Panasonic DMC-FZ7 and the only cons. is really noisy high ISO sensitivity mode.In FZ8 camera Panasonic implemented the Venus III processor (FZ7 has Venus II processor). As a result picture quality really improved at high ISO sensitivity modes but DRAMATICALLY changed for the WORSE in ISO 100 mode.
I got one of these to use with VISTA ultimate and a Plantronics headset. The install went OK, but everytime I connected the headset, it disconnected within 10 seconds. The only way to stay connected was to leave the connect dialog box open. Called Tech Support and spoke to a rep who I could barely understand (accent). He told me to upgrade the firmware and try again. The firmware upgrade program would not run under VISTA. I finally got it to run under XP, upgraded the firmware, took it back to my VISTA machine, and had the same problem. The rep also suggested I try newer (Beta) software, but when I tried to get it, it had been withdrawn from distribution.If you are running VISTA, watch out for this adapter; I'm returning mine after wasting several hours.
The LCD screen on my Epxon RX600 went bad this week. Machine is just 13 months old! This has happened to a lot of people. My machine was just for home use. Seach on-line to see just how many other people who have had same thing happen. Epson does NOT stand behind their product!
I will never by a Fuji or Olympus camera again as long as they continue to use a non-mainstream memory card format such as the stupid xD-Picture memory card format.The camera is good. Both the stills and video are great - even sound comes through nicely using the Fuji underwater case.However once I discovered that taking and viewing underwater videos is much more interesting than stills I quickly came up against the limits of the stupid xD-Picture memory card format Fuji uses. While you can get a 32GB SD cards for low cost for every other camera on the planet, the highest capacity Xd memory card you can find is a tiny 2GB; fine for stills but sucks for video ( especially when you have to open an underwater case to replace). The xD format is a dead end - do not expect to see increased capacity memory cards.-Ed
Purchased this to control a Motorola cable box. It worked flawlessly for about six weeks then intermittently for a few days before it failed totally. I have repeatedly emailed and called Next Generation's phone number for assistance with this. They have yet to respond to the emails or answer their phone. I called during their business hours only to get a recording stating that the office was closed and to call back during their business hours! I guess it's easy to have a one year warranty if you have no intention of honoring it. I am going to file a claim with the Better Business Bureau. I strongly recommend everyone to avoid Next Generation products.
Bought a 25-DVD spindle of Ritek Ridata 8X +R DVDs [these have the words "Ridata" and "8X" on the top side of the DVD]. However, these only burn at 4X on both of my burners. Prodisc and Supermedia 8X DVDs and Ritek 8X -R all burn at 8X. Even Memorex 4X burns at 6X on my burner. Don't waste your time or money on the Ritek Ridata 8X +R DVDs if you want DVDs to burn at 8X.
First I could not sync. Returned the unit to Sony for repair (warranty). Then they forgot to ship the sync cable back with the unit. Now, after the warranty period, the camera on the Cli&eacute; no longer works - a message says "the lens cover is closed" but it is not... So I can't use the camera in the unit any more. I will go back to Palm next time...
I had the camera for a year and a half. It worked good for that year and a half until the dreaded lens error message came up. I had just used the camera video taping myself when I turned it off and back on again. When it came back on the screen was blank and the message appeared. It seems now I have to pay a lot of money to fix a camera I babied and never abused. I'm staying away from canon from now on.
It is a simple gadget. It does the job for simple tasks, although it is surprisingly cumbersome. One color at a time. One side at a time. The keyboard isn't intuitive. The shift key doesn't change the case; I found that I have to lock the caps for individual letters. The number of fonts is very limited. The number of symbols is too restricted. One can connect it to the computer and do more, but I have a Mac. It is possible that greater versatility is there if I really read the instructions more carefully or experiment more, but that is not how I like to spend time.
My new tripod arrived already malfunctioning. After reading that it would cost almost as much to send it back as to buy it. I got busy with lock-tight and epoxy. It is barely functioning now, but shipping costs make it impractical to send back. I will try to find a different one when this one fails in a couple of weeks.
I think this is a great sounding system for such a small form factor. Not as dynamic as the Bose system but can fit easily into a suitcase. The FM radio is not as good as the iPal (I also own one) at pulling in weak stations but the iPod dock and remote make up for it. Now for the bad news: the battery refused to hold a charge even after 2 days on AC. I got a RMA from Altec Lansing ( I should have returned it to Amazon) and returned it to the company. One and a half weeks later I called them (Altec Lansing) and was told that I was on a fulfillment list for backorders: the item was unavailable without an estimated due date. So now I paid for an item that I can't use and don't know when I'll get it. I will not buy Altec Lansing products in the future.
Klear screen has to be the absolute worst product I've ever used. It has nearly ruined my 2001fp. I was stupid and used it on my primary display first, instead of using the 50/50 isopropyl alcohol/water mix that's far superior to klear screen products. My LCD now has cloudy areas and streaks that simply will not come out. My 3 year old laptop's display looks nearly perfect because I only used the 50/50 solution on it, my 2001fp looks horrible now.
i hate these headphones... why did i buy them? and why did i drink so much tonight?
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.
BUYER BEWAREABSOLUTE PYLE OF CRAPDO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCTTHIS INEXPENSIVE SUBWOOFER WAS A WEAK PERFORMER TO BEGIN WITH, BUT AFTER ONLY 35 DAYS IT NOW JUST THUMPS WHEN ENERGIZED$ 20 BUCKS TO SEND IT BACK TO MEET IT'S MAKER IN BROOKLYN - FOGET ABOUT IT, BUBBYTHE OTHER REVIEWERS WERE SPOT ON IN STATING THAT THE DEVICE WOULD STOP WORKING AFTER JUST A FEW WEEKS - I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THEIR ADVICE AND PURCHASED A HIGHER QUALITY PRODUCT FOR A FEW DOLLARS MOREI SEE THAT ALL OF THOSE NEGATIVE REVIEWS OF THIS PRODUCT HAD SOMEHOW DISAPPEARED WHEN I CHECKED AMAZON TONIGHTI'll JUST BUY ANOTHER AMP AND GUT THE UNIT RATHER THAN TAKE A TOTAL LOSS ON THIS ILL ADVISED PURCHASE
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.
With this cable, the monitor image quality was poor. Text had serious ghosting and there was an overall red tint. The monitor worked fine with a DVI and DisplayPort cable of similar length. I was using this for a 24" LCD monitor at 1920x1200.I sent this cable back - thanks Amazon for making that painless.
I buy a lot on Amazon. I review only the great disappointments. This purchase was one. It simply didn't work. I could ping the router for only a minute or two before the connection would die. If you cannot sustain a connection to the router, then you have no access to the network. . . . Plain bad. Avoid.
This portable DVD player does not work at all, completely dead, but the seller would not respond to our requests for a refund. This is not a trustworthy seller.
These wouldn't even stay on without bending the spring wire. Unfortunatly, the wire is a flat spring steel, and you cannot just bend it without it distorting somewhere else. I spent over an hour trying to find the right way to bend the wire to keep them from just falling off. I got one configuration to work, but only if I did not move my head. They are very lightweight, or at least seem so, since they are usually falling off. I can not attest to the sound quality, as I never got so far as to plug them in. If you buy these, definitely buy a couple of pairs of pliers to assist in the custom fit. You will look really cool with these, no doubt, as you are cruising down the boulevard, constantly fidgeting with them, trying to keep them on your ears. $45 down the toilet.
I chose Blu-ray after experiencing the poor performance of the Toshiba player. More of the major electronics manufacturers are supporting Blu-ray over HD DVD (same as the movie studios). That alone is reason enough not to spend your hard-earned bucks on this first-generation dud.
Dead after 14 Months. No warning!Have switched to Sandisc Extreme.Glad I had a backup of the RAW photos!If your photos are very important or have commercial value stick with the Sandisc or other pro quality media. Panasonic, Lexar.Warranty is for two years... I will advise how well or not Transcend does!I sent this off to transcend. They responded by telling me it was an apparent counterfeit.!! This came from Amazon. The seller failed to make good on it and Amazon is party to this fraud too.I don't know who to believe either! Could it be that trancend just doesn't stand behind their product.. or is Amazon doing a shit job of vetting vendors??No more trancend for me nor the vendor. I will stick with sandisk. U can't give a zero rating otherwise i would!
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.
Cable arrived defective, open wire or bad solder conection, wasted almost an hour troubleshooting my new scanner because I assumed the cable was good. Did not return the cable because postage would have eaten up any savings. I assume that their cables are normally good but it looks like one slipped through QA/QC.
Their customer service is terrible. The boards are unstable and getting them replaced costs you money. They used to make really great products but Personally I will never deal with this company again. If you want to sign up for a lot of headache go ahead, but you where warned.
Seems to be a fine product but I could not make it work with a Dell running Windows 7 and a Mac Mini. I spoke with both Dell and Trendnet customer service and my best guess is that the Trendnet does not work with Windows 7. I ended up getting a ConnectproUR-12-PRO 2-port USB 2.0 KVM Switch with Cableswhich worked very well.
I bought this set of speakers and loved the sound I was doing the happy dance for about a month when they suddenly stopped powering on. I contacted Amazon and they replaced them right away which made me do the happy dance again until I plugged them in and they would not power on either. So I have had 2 sets and both were broken. I am not sure what the odds are for that but I am no longer doing the happy dance.
I do no have a written proof of the terms and condition, for the service plan.Please refund me the money. Thanks, I appreciate it.I never receive something for what I have paid for......I should have listen to other reviews.Amazon please help me.
Product wouldn't attach such that the sensor could communicate with my Ipod. Took all the advice - fastened as low and as tightly as I possibly could - didn't work.Ended up taking a drill w/half-inch bit, peeled back the sole insert of my shoe & cut two 1/4 inch holes side-by-side. Cleaned it up with a pocket knife, inserted the sensor & put th sole insert back in. Took less than five minutes & works great.I love the Nike Plus product, but prefer my new Balance running shoes. I was hoping the folks @ Marware had figured out a solution but I don't think so.
Christmas morning, we used it for about 30 minutes while family opened presents, then spent the next 2 hours trying to save and make sense of what we shot so we could shoot some more. We never got off the computer with anything to save. Can't burn our own DVDs, can't seem to edit and save in I-movie, can't work with saved videos without having the camera hooked up to the computer (which makes it impossible to continue shooting family footage). Tried loading software until we had so many windows opened that we had no idea what we were doing. For something advertised to be so easy (thanks for nothing, Glenn Beck), I should have known it would be a nightmare.
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...
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
I purchased this for $5.99 and got free shipping, so I'm not complaining. The length was actually 96 feet, so 4 feet short. And the gague was probably one size smaller than advertised. My roll was one piece of wire.
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;
The part that holds the mp3 player is gel-type stuff so it's hard to put in the player. After I used it 3-4 times, the gel stuff broke on one side. It still holds the player but I never use it because I'm afraid it'll crack more and my mp3 player will fall. I'm very dissatisfied!
As others have mentioned, it could not read many of my commercial and recorded DVD's. Imagine my surprise when I put the Lord of the Rings DVD in that I just bought from Target and it could not read it. I had similar problems with other DVD's. I would not recommend this unit.
For many years I used and recommended the WD products. I can no longer offer any such advice but would recommend that anyone looking for a quality HDD look elsewhere -- Seagate, Maxtor, Samsung, Hitachi are all superior drives and far more reliable.Both drives simply suffered meltdown failure of the motors, shorting out the computer Power supply until removed-- two different computers at two different times, both being used moderately, not "heavy office" or workstation use. Western Digital was useless and insisted that such failures are rare and likely due to abuse. They know that the 80 GB Drives are faulty and they refuse to "fess up." The government should order a recall and everyone should get a credit to buy some other brand of drive. Even when HD drives were delicate in the early 80's, I never had any just burn up like these bits of WD paperweights. My current favorite recommendation is the new Seagate 160 GB and 250 GB drives, fast, quiet and reliable.
As other reveiwers noted this modem cannot stay connected. You can reestablish connection by unplugging and plugging the USB but this is a pain. Instructions that come with modem are incomplete and do not give information about lights. Also Best Data tech support does not respond. There are bound to be better choices.
I ordered six of these, along with 2 albums, and they came from Adorama camera. After they arrived I discovered that the shipping cost was extremely high. Their policy is to charge shipping on each individual item, even though, of course, they are all sent in one package. I complained and got a partial refund on the charges, but the way they do it is clearly a rip-off.
Finally an affordable quality turtable by Denon....wait a minute.It plays records okay, but just after two years of owning it, I'm sending it in for repairs. THESE ARE NOT BUILT WELL, SCRATCH EASILY, AND LOOK CHEAP!!!!! AND The lid never closed all the way. After spending money on a high end receiver, cd player, ipod docking station, infinity speakers, the "good" cables, I was really let down by how this looked/sounded/functioned (it is clunky at best). Examine one before you buy!!!Save up your money, and buy a nicer (direct drive) unit. This is a prime example of getting what you pay for.
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 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!!!
Like Decemberrain, I had problems with my Prism right out of the box. Charged the battery the recommended interval. Setup routine was as far as I could get -- unit went black every time I removed the stylus from the case. Put it back on the cradle, it powered up on its own, into the setup routine again. At one point, the backlight stayed on with no screen display, and the unit locked up. Repeated soft resets finally restored the Prism to what I hope is normal operation. If it keeps working, I'll gladly keep it. Nice color display, screen very readable. I hope I only need to come back for more purchases, not a replacement Prism!
I just received this item for my first digital camera, an SD1000 Canon.I looks like a poor design. First of all, I would like to know where you are supposed to store the battery pack, compact flash card and wireless controller that it claims to accommodate in the description? The camera barely fits by itself! The magnetic closure is weak. Instead of the loop on the back provided to run your belt through, a quality clip for your belt would be much easier to use. Also, I don't understand what the slot in the top is for. The strap that came with the camera won't pass through it. This product appears to be hastily designed just to get something out the door. I may return it if I can find a better alternative locally.
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!!!
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've tolerated this piece of junk for several months now. Repeatly rejects perfectly good discs; freezes at the very worst times. Just a poor excuse for a dvd player.Called Toshiba tech support today for assistance and resolution. Toshiba rep recommended 'cleaning' the unit. She refused to acknowledge that there are any bulletins or advisories issued on this model. What a crock. I suggested that she read the reviews on amazon.com. Got nowhere with Toshiba but will continue to try.Net, net - don't buy this Toshiba dvd player or recorder. It is poorly made and does not work.Update 23 Feb.Phoned Toshiba Tech Support again today. Got a different person and he agreed to send a replacement unit model 6980 or something if I would send this malfunctioning one back. Did my part and will now await the replacement. This is positive news. Will keep you posted.Update 5 Mar.Replacement SD-6980 arrived and it works fine, so far. Good for Toshiba and good for me.
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
I ORDERED THIS SET BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD DEAL...$25 DOLLARS FOR THREE NEEDLES AND THE WHOLE KIT SET...I WANTED IT BECAUSE OF THE NEEDLES...WHEN I GOT IT...IT WAS JUST THE WOOD LINT COVER CASE THING AND A SMALL PLASTIC BOTTLE THAT SAID "DISTILLED WATER" AND NO NEEDLES! I CALLED THEM AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD RETURN MY MONEY BECAUSE THEY "DONT HAVE IN STOCK" ANY NEEDLES...RIPOFF!
The pouch did not fit the camera even though the two products were suggested matches. It was too small. It was apparant to me that pouch had already been returned by a previous customer as indicated by the Scotch tape to seal the wrapping back shut.
I have tried two wireless routers to date with my IBM Thinkpad w/ Centrino wireless. My first, the Linksys BEFW11S4, never sustained a connection for longer than 30 seconds before dropping the connection, then re-establishing, then dropping, etc. Impossible to download large files, get booted off IM constantly, and took forever for simple websites to open. Linksys technical support even tried to dump me off to IBM technical support, but I just didn't buy it, considering my wireless connections have been fine elsewhere. I have also seen many websites offering this suggestion and that, tweaking the connection software, upgrading firmware, blah blah blah, but honestly, how hard does it have to be to get my wireless network up and running.The D-Link DI-614+ has since worked like a charm. Easy to setup. No dropped connections. Seems like it works fine with my Centrino.
This camera is compact and has many great features, but the LCD screen is so bright that it is impossible to take photos outside. I need to be able to take photos both inside and outside so I exchanged the camera for one with a view-finder. Bottom line, if you want to take photos outside this camera is useless.
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.
Ordered 3 SATAII drives - recieved only one, the other two where IDE drives.But they say on all of the boxes SATAII ????????Looks like amazon sent the one that was correct.
Bought 2 of this and neither of them work without being plugged to the charger. As other reviewers said this gps has a defective battery, it doesn't even show the battery icon on top. It works fine when plugged.
This cable is advertised as having "480 Mbps transmission speed" which is false. On the packaging it says only 12 Mbps, meaning this is NOT a USB 2.0 cable. Be careful! I would have left one star but thankfully Amazon let me return the cable without any hassle.
I bought a 50 pack of memorex 700mb 80 min. cds and i would say that we have tryed to record on about 20 cds and only about 10 have worked. I get errors that the cd isnt recordable or the calabration area is full. And I thought it was my software so I bought a new program, and it still does it. I had my burner checked and they said that it was fine, so it has to be your discs. I wont by theme again if I am going to have this problem every time. So if you know why this is happening please write back to my E-mail address. Thanks Jay
I charged it for at least 12 hours and try it on my cannon but it doesn't work. It doesn't hold any charge at all, useless.
Stay away from this set. It does NOT support 1080p signal input via HDMI. 1080p is only supported via 1394 fireware or Coax connections. The industry standard is now HDMI for 1080p content delivery.As a 20+ year consumer of Mitsubishi products, I have decided to never buy another Mitsubishi product again. I'd go with Samsung for hardcore HDMI products.
the mp4 worked fine for like a week, but then the play button stopped working...
This product, while not sold as a kit, can be had at the Apple store for $127.00. Cable kit $49, Docking Station $49, Charger $29.Caveat Emptor -
This product gave me no trouble in Windows XP SP1 or SP2. I also got it up and running on Windows 98. However, whenever I try to use it on a Windows 98V1, it will work with everyting except the internet. This is very annoying, and this is the computer we bought it for. The Netgear help desk hasn't helped either.
Got these for CA$50. First impression: poor material and build quality for a Sennheiser. The headband is a cheap-looking, poorly molded plastic piece, got rather sharp material leftovers along edges. Had to arm myself with a pen knife and spent half an hour removing and smoothing those. The speakers don't hold in place well, so frequent re-adjusting is needed. Sound quality is ok, nothing extraordinary, rather flat and dry; I get a better response from my old $20 Radioshack pieces. Cord length (some 10 ft) is a plus, but there is no volume control on the cord. To sum up: cheap headphones from a reputable manufacturer. Want to flash the Sennheiser logo --- go and buy these, otherwise I guess you can get a better bang for $50.
Save your money it's junky, cheap and not worth the price.Mine stoped working in cold weather and the battery cover broke.
Why the two stars? I wanted to give it one to bring it to Tamron's attention but the lens does have it's virtues.For starters, there is no other manufacturer making a similar product at a similar price-point. Optics-wise, image-quality wise, warranty-wise, this lens is very very good. But you already know that, and if you didn't, just search Flickr for images taken by this lens. You WILL be blown away.Usability of this lens in another matter though. The auto-focus works accurately on my Nikon D5100 only in bright sunny outdoors. Take it indoors and it begins to hunt. The electric motor whirs as the lens extends through it's entire focusing range looking for the subject (unless you enable the focus-limiter, which is a hard switch). The lens will either not focus or more often than not, focus inaccurately. The resulting images are a soft mush. Give the lens a subject that does not have a lot of contrast and it will not focus at all. Attempting to achieve auto-focus on a diamond necklace was an exercise in futility.In manual mode, it is possible to achieve sharp images (particularly when aided by Live View of the DSLR). The resulting images are sharp enough for a APS-C camera (not as sharp as some images I have seen from Full-Frame and Medium Format cameras). The colour rendition appears weak images lack vibrance and contrast. Nothing that a little Post-Processing can't fix.While it is recommended to shoot macro images using manual focus, this lens is also recommended for portraiture work. With it's faulty AF, I will recommend against it.The single biggest problem is the mechanism to switch between Auto-Focus and Manual-Focus. It's a large ring on the barrel that needs to pulled/pushed to switch modes. It's mechanical, it's fiddly, it's tough and it broke. Within 1 year and less than 100 shots later. When switching from MF to AF, the lens focusing motor does not engages intermittently. More often than not, I have to apply gentle pressure and push the front of the lens into the back. A soft-click is heard and auto-focus functionality is restored. Clearly, the clutch ring is not longer accurately seating the lens mechanism on the contacts any more. I brought the lens into India and Tamron's authorised Service center 800 KMs away is sounding very callous over the phone when I contacted them. See video of problem here:[...]While lack of AF is not a debilitation for Macro photographers, the rapid wear makes me wonder about the rest of the built quality.
I received the pad in the proper time. The pad works, but the stylus is faulty. The buttons push in too far, and the pad doesn't read it at all. I will be sending the whole thing back, and I hope that I will get a properly fuctioning product this time.
Read about the "front focus" problem, but took a chance anyway. Did an experiment comparing this lens with Nikon 50mm f/1.8. Sigma focused in front of the object while the Nikon was right on! Sent the lens back using Amazon's very friendly return policy.
I got this camera for Christmas and I used it a lot (I'm a very avid photographer). It was okay for average, goofy snapshots but was horrid if you wanted a nice photograph or a photo of the winning hockey goal.The LCD screen is very fragile and mine cracked, even though it was in it's case. Now when I turn the camera on it makes funny noises and the lens won't go back to it's "off" position.I attempted to contact Kodak's service center but didn't get much help at all. So I decided to purchase a new camera from a name I have trusted with past digital cameras and past film SLR cameras: Canon.Good ridden Kodak!
Just know this product does not fit the blackjack II. I ended up sending it back. The price was so good but i ended up paying in the end because of the shipping cost and then the cost to return it.
I bought the Speck iPod armband because of the sleek design. I didn't want a huge armband. However, the two times I used it, my iPod froze up after about 20 minutes. I contacted the company and she told me that the iPod is guaranteed not to skip for 20 minutes, but after that it's possible for it to skip or lock up. I guess my arm moves too much for the iPod in the armband to continue functioning. In theory, it's a great product, but unfortunately it didn't work for me. My guess is the iPod isn't designed to be worn/carried this way.
Got the product yesterday. Its not worth purchasing since it does not do its basic function right, that is to charge the device without making any humming noise. I plugged it into the device and I get a big humming noise making the device impossible to use. The USB slots are not aligned to the opening. Yet to try and charge the iPod in the car.
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!
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.
After just one week the radio just stopped working all of a sudden even though the flashlight, clock and emergency siren continued to work. So I shipped it back for a refund a week ago and I'm still waiting to be refunded for the purchase price. Will update my review for better or worse when I receive the refund or not.
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.
I agree with others the Brother Technical Support is virtually nonexisting. My MFC8440 works great as a printer and dedicated fax. It does not work with TAD the same way as my previous MFC8300 (the best machine I ever had). This is the first great disappointment because setting does not allow change that. PC fax works properly as well. However, PC fax software can not be used by serious business user. It is very limited. Total disappointment is the scanner. Software can not find it. I tried all possible connections: direct printer port, direct USB, network. Tech support lady told me the only version equipped with optional Brother network card will allow me to use scanner. I did not buy it. Summarizing: you can get better product from other manufacturers.
I got this camera at a Great Deal (Black Friday Sale at Fry's for $127.00). Spent almost two hours in line to pay for it. However, we could not even get it to turn on. (We are NOT novices at digital cameras!!). Now, I have to take it back to Fry's. Hopefully, the line is not as bad for returns!! I wish I had gone to Target instead. They had a 6 mp, 3x, 2.5 lcd, Kodak for $100!!. I am really upset.!!!
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.
The build quality of this coupler is poor. The internal connectors don't firmly grip the plug when inserted, leading to intermittent dropouts whenever the cable is touched or twisted. I wouldn't buy this product again.
My wife bought me the Panasonic DVD-A120 DVD Player for Christmas of 2000. It worked without a problem for about 1 year and 10 months. The picture is clear, the remote is simple (which is good or bad depending how you look at it), and it played any DVD we put into it. That changed in October of 2002. Even though it had played Disney DVDs in the past, it suddenly stopped playing any Disney movie. It also won't play some newer titles such as Reign of Fire (which has a Disney audio track in it) and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.In comparison, we have a Toshiba DVD player from the Christmas prior which still plays flawlessly. The Panasonic is also unusually large (particularly the height) in comparison to the Toshiba.Regardless, I want to watch Star Wars and my son wants to watch Disney movies, so we just ordered a Philips 5-disc DVD player/changer and will avoid Panasonic in the future. Our 2 TVs, 1 receiver with speakers, and 2 VCRs from Philips/Magnavox have all worked flawlessly for years, which is why I'm buying a Philips DVD player this time.
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.
This is the worst laptop cooler I've ever had. My laptop has heat damage (thanks to my roommate first semester of college), therefore I can't run it without a fan unless I want to crash in the space of 2 hours. I've gone through a number of different laptop coolers/ fans and this has been the worst. First of all, It has no protection for the fans at all, to the point that I have to find a large book or something like that to set the cooler on so that I can use my laptop in my lap and not get the fans caught on my clothing. That was a huge annoyance, but something I could deal with. Then it turns out that the cooler ends up dying on me in 2 months or less after I purchased it. Yuck!!
What all the other reviewers say is true. The cartridge prints nicely; you do get sharp printing and a very dark black. However, mine has clogged and become useless. It has not run out of ink; multiple cleanings cannot open up those clogged jets. For the price, you'd expect to be able to use the cartridge for a few months, but you can't.Advice? I'll be cleaning the cartridge every few weeks in an attempt to keep those tiny holes running free.
I don't know alot about computer technology. I bought this keyboard and mouse combo to make computing easier, simpler and more efficient. I was surprised that this device simply does not work. I have a brand new computer and the transceiver is placed in a clear close distance form the device, an ideal setup. Other than a desktop, a priner and a monitor, there are no other electronic devices nearby.Both the keyboard and mouse go to sleep if left unused for few seconds. You have to click the mouse many times to wake it up, otherwise you are mouseless. Even when the mouse wakes up, it suddenly moves right and left in a jerky manner for few seconds before settling down. If you happenend to leave the curser on a link, you will soon find yourself flipping back and forth between uninvited web pages.As for the keyboard, it does the same thing. If not used for few seconds, you have to tap any key many times to get it started again. Moreover, you have to stick your eyes on the monitor when typing , because it skips letters and words, letters lag behind your pace, so in general you will be doing alot of editing.By the way, you will need lots of batteries. I replace the batteries in the mouse about every week, for an average computer use of ~3 hours a day.Naturally I had to call Microsoft for a fix. Well, it turns out that you have only 90 days of &quot;free&quot; support, which is not truly free, because it is not Toll-free, so you have to pay for long distance (support is located in Canada..!). After the 90 days you have to pay $35 per call...!! so you pay almost have the price of the device to ask a question from Microsoft..!?And that is not the end of the story. After you call support, they will only give you an appointment, at their latest convenience, usually about 3 wks, and wait for them to call you to solve the problem. If you miss your appointment, wait another month. So good luck...
I purchased this replacement battery on July 6, 2012, by August 7, 2012 it died. This is the worst replacement battery i have received from APC/Amazon. It was supposed to be original equipment replacement - not a off-brand. It is labeled as APC. Not sure what to do now that it is over 30 days and it died.
I purchased the 1400 in 2007. At first, it worked well. Then the problems started when it started to ask for new cartridges before the old ones were spent (I had hardly used it). I bought original Epson cartridges (which are VERY expensive, $120 the set) and the printer would still think the cartridges were empty (they were in fact new). After much haggling with Epson, they agreed to send me a refurbished one. Same story. It worked well for 3 months, until it asked for cartridge replacements. I was certain that the old ones still had ink, but I bought new (legitimate) cartridges again. The printer never recognized them and insisted they were empty. I called Epson again and they said that now my printer is out of warranty (which is counted from time of original purchase, never mind the refurbished one was sent only 3 months ago) and the only option they give me is to send it to a repair center (fully at my cost). They do NOT warranty the refurbished printer they sent me 3 months ago.This has been a nightmare. I will refer Epson to the Better Business Bureau, and will look for class action lawsuits on this problem (I now know there have been in the past). I will have to throw away my 3 month old printer and buy a new one. One thing is for sure, it will not be an Epson.I hope you do not have live through this. I wish someone had warned me about this before I bought this product. Take my advice: don't buy.
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....
You know, when you say somthing is Chinese junk, you usually mean it is a type of oriental boat, not this time. I bought 2 of these to use as inputs to my laptop from a sound mixer for remote locations. Big mistake... poor sound quality for anything but room ambience. The problem seems to be that the "soundcard" amplifies the signal to the max. I have found that if you turn the mixer control as low as possible, and turn down the mic controls on the laptop that you can get a passable signal, though not of any quality as to be considered seriously...pass on this one.
This unit failed miserably on the first try out...We live in Henderson, NV, just outside las Vegas...our first itinerary was to Bolder City center about 15 miles away...the itinerary was supposed to take us from hwy 95 to hwy 93, but instead it directed us south on 95 towards Searchlight forty miles away...we of course stayed on the highway which becomes hwy 93...once we passed the instructed turn off, we expected to be warned of a route recalculation, but none came...as we approached Bolder City we were directed to make a right hand turn which I assume was to take us back to hwy 95...the right turn was into a trailer park...I took the unit back to Best Buy and ended up paying a 15% restocking fee which Best Buy is quick to tell you is explained on the back of your receipt...the receipt you received after you purchased the unit...I smell a class action suit coming and I will be first in line...By the way, the reason we did not get a recalculation warning is because the unit does not have automatic recalculation...how pathetic is that... Update to review...after an email complaint to Best buy, I was contacted by Best Buy and refunded the restock fee which I appreciate...regarding the moron comment, this was not my first GPS...I know the route recalculation command and did not receive one...when I returned it to Best Buy I was told that model did not have that feature...
This armband is for anorexics. My arms are by no means over-sized and I had to pay someone to do an extension.
I purchased this for my wife for Valentine's Day. The installation went fine but I have two problems with the device. First, the software to do the picture transfers is awful. You can only select pictures on your computer to download - you can't see what photos are on the device in the software. In order to delete photos you have to do it manually from the device itself. I checked the webpage for updated software - no joy. The crop feature is nice (and well used) but otherwise I feel like I am looking at a Windows 3.1 application. Second, the image quality on the device is very poor. I didn't have very high expectations, but this was lower than I expected. Reminds me of the picture/screen quality in the very first color cell phone screens, maybe a bit worse. You can make out the picture, but not much detail at all. The advice of cropping the photos to only show headshots is an excellent idea, it's the only way to get a decent picture.Overall, I'm a little disapointed. But then, you get what you pay for...
I got this one a while ago. First time it didn't flash the firmware correctly. Got the unit replaced. Then find out it had the wrong firmware TO BEGIN WITH. Get the correct firmware, ran like a charm. Then all of a sudden it just stopped working. This is only after about four months of use.
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.
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....
This FM transmitter is not the ideal solution for playing your iPod through your car's stereo system. I live in an urban area with many FM radio stations. There's a lot of interference from those stations, no matter what FM setting you choose.
i bought this case when i bought my mp3 player while it does do its job protecting the player i was not impressed with it otherwise the rubber actually attracts lint, crumbs, hair and it doesn't really keep the player very clean i wouldn't say it was worth what i payed for it
I just purchased my television yesterday. If I bought it yesterday that means its not here yet. SO the plan shouldnt have started yet. I dnt really know if i shouldve purchased this, their customer service is not so great either.
I once rated the fingerprint reader very highly....when I was running IE6. Now, with Internet Explorer 7 it plainly does not work. It will crash the app every time. MS sent out an updated driver that fixed the problem only on IE6, so until they decide to fix the problem, I'm stuck with a glowing red paperweight. Another issue that I have is that it doesn't work with other browsers. Another way MS can monopolize the market.On the mouse end, it's definately a good product. Accurate and quick. The ONLY change I would make is some sort of low battery indicator. When the batteries run out, it just stops working without warning.As of this review, there are no drivers that will allow the reader to work with IE7.
I don't care for the camera. A lot of the pictures are blurry. Could be the operator but I don't think so. I would think the stablizer would take care of that problem.The manual needs to be simpilfied. Very confusing have to kept turning pages to get to one item. Would not recommend
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.
Biggest waste of money ever. These people should be ashamed. Tried to contact their customer service and was sent somewhere into the middle east where they haven't learned English yet. I wish that I could return for a refund but packaging was destroyed.
I just worked for 2 hours for me. I bought to use it with my speaker system which is 80 watt so I though I wouldnt have problem with a 200 watt converter, It was working at first but the next day I realize that it is burned. I guess I should have unpluged it for the time that I am not using the speaker.
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).
I bought my second machine had to return first one because disk would freeze up part way through movie no matter if I cleaned it or not. The disks worked great on my Sony. So i exchanged it for same model and this one worked for 10 minutes if even that.when you put in a disk it keeps stating that it's loading and thats as far as it gets. What a piece of junk don;t even waste your money on Samsung buy another brand.
I am disappointed with the service. The filter came to me with amount of dust on both sides.
We purchased this two years ago for the same price and have felt ripped off ever since. I can't believe it is still on the market. It does not do what an almost $80 piece of equipment should do. It barely improves the reception. Keep shopping for a better quality antenna. There is no &quot;Pin-Dot Pre-Tuning&quot; with this hunk of junk.
poor ink quality- black is almost grey, colors are faded and not true to colors needed. cheap, but I wasted the money on them. Never again.
Took it on a trip, couldn't figure out how to work it, bought a disposable that worked just fine.
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 am very agitated with this crap. The whole contraption is excellent instead of the headphone jacks. The jacks aren't build to stand the over-use of them which means that they only reach contact with one headphone speaker, and I gotta even press the headphone cord in SO HARD that it will have contact with both speakers. I did not find any solution to this problem.
I bought this TV new for 800. It worked fine for about 3 months, and then BAM it was frozen. I had been last unsing it in COMPONENT, and that is where it was stuck. All buttons on the TV were useless except the power button, same as the remote. You click them and nothing. I exchanged the TV with no problems because of the 90 day return policy. I got the new one home and it all seemed to work great... Until a month later THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED! Now this TV has been discontinued, and I can no longer exchange. I am stuck with a TV in COMPONENT, my DirecTv HDMI port is useless along with the 8 others on the TV.
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.
Despite what the manual says - this DOES NOT WORK with traditional analog TV sets. It may work with an earlier analog HDTV set - but I repeat it does NOT WORK with your regular analog NTSC/cable ready etc TV/Samsung technical support, while polite, are not helpful, and the product must be sent to a service center in NJ for "repairs". Their warranty is for repair only. I will be avoiding Samsung products in the future.
I have been working on this for a week now. I can't get it to do anything it is supposed to. A piece of junk.
Got the router, installed it, used it with Vonage for last 2 years:1) Slow to reboot2) Have to reboot after EVERY configuration screen.3) Drops your calls when rebooting (some routers don't!)4) Every 2-3 months the router gets "constipated" and gets very sluggish and unreliable requiring a HARD reset and reconfiguration (see #2 above).5) This model is LOCKED to Vonage service.... can't change Voip service providers.6) After 2 years the router simply quit working. All the lights work, but it doesn't route anymore and it doesn't let you make phone calls anymore.7) Small glitches with its routing ability. The more configuration you do, the slower the routing becomes. Very underpowered processor doing the routing.So yes, Vonage is inexpensive phone service.... but when you have to buy a new router every 1-2 years it isn't as cheap as you initially think!!
Beware people. This is not a true usb external hard drive. This is an enclosure with a 300 gb hard drive stuck in it. NO WHERE in the description does it even elude to this fact.If you want an enclosure, buy it. If you want a real usb external hdd, don't.kd
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!
I bought this TV in Feb 2006. It had bad bowing problems and had to be replaced two weeks after purchase. The replacement TV also had bowing problems and Samsung finally got around to sending me a tech in Feb 2007 to repair it. The tech was from an independent service ctr here in VT and is the tech for Sony and panasonic as well. He told me they regularly saw quality problems with this TV and to stay away from it. Now it is Aug 2007 and out of warranty. The TV has shut off completely and does not turn on. I called Samsung and they told me that since it is out of warranty I am responsible for it. Their customer service is not helpful at all, kept me on hold for hours, and transfered me to different departments. Finally, their customer relations executive told me she was tranferring me to senior management. A week later when I called to follow up, I found she had lied and closed the case. How do they sell a $800 TV that is so bad, and follow up with customer service that is dishonest? I guess this is the last time I will buy a Samsung product.To be fair, the TV has a very good picture, bright and clear, and better than LCDs or plasmas. Bending was my only problem at first. Later of course after a year, the TV started shutting off after 20 min, and finally refused to turn on at all. Period. The guy from Best Buy immeadiately said they saw many people with the same issue, and he recommended a replacement to a Sony to me. He even told me which part was bad with the TV and said Samsung has a systematic issue with this part that they refuse to recall. Before buying a TV, talk confidentially to the Best Buy folk about which TVs they see coming back for reliability issues.The parts and build appear poor, especially the on/off button is cheap plastic. Look around on the web for problem reviews with this TV, and you can see the defect rate is very high. It is a question of economics. Even if they ship 1 defective TV with every 2-3 good TVs, they probably make enough profit to cover repairing the defective one if the customer brings it back in the warranty period. Just bad ethics is all.
This didnt charge my ipod at all, and in fact seemed to somehow leech juice from it instead. i'm thinking the company needs to unload a bunch of them, hence the unbelievably low price.
I purchased two of these albums. First week: 1st album zipper broke. 3rd week: 2nd album zipper broke. It is impossible to repair. The zipper breaks when one wishes to use the last 5-10 pages. The album strains to open than far. Even with caution the tension separates the zipper. POOR DESIGN!
80% of the time the pictures from this camera are blurry - even with the 2 types of stabilization. I am an avid picture taker (approx 400 per month) - and my previous Kodak camera was 100 times better than this camera. The controls are hard to use on this Stylus. Taking pictures of Holiday lights downtown on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, you might as well forget it (BLURRY - BLURRY - BLURRY). Guess I should of went ultra professional and set up a tri-pod and lights just to get these seemingly simple pictures. I will never buy another Olympus product.
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!
Just go ahead and splurge on the $4.99 iPod Shuffle cord. I got this one in yesterday and tried it with my new shuffle, on three different computers, and it simply doesn't work. For all i know it's just a prop. Don't waste the $2.00 like I did.
TomTom XL lasted 9 months. As one number on the serial number had rubbed off and I didn't have my sales slip..... Tom Tom customer service disposed of me even though I had registered on line. DON'T BUY TOM TOM ANYTHING!!!This is not Apple Computer you're dealing with here.
Okay, I don't have this mp3 player, but just think about it. It holds maybe fifteen songs. A 512mb iPod shuffle holds 120 songs, so if you divide 512 by 8 you get 64 and if you divide 120 by 8 you get fifteen! It's almost funny... fifteen songs
This case does not fit the Nikon Coolpix 1000pj. It is small for that camera although they say it can fit it.
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!
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!
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.
D-Link DPH-50U Skype USB Phone AdapterThis product has given nothing but trouble. The main problem is that it crashes in the middle of most calls that last longer than a few minutes. After downloading new software from the d-link web site the problem still persisted. When I contacted d-link I was told that the software hadn't been updated to work with Windows XP SP3 and that I would have to remove it and reinstall SP2. Furthermore, nothing on the d-link web site warned the potential buyer of this problem. Advice - don't touch it with a ten foot pole.
It worked fine for a week then the microphone started breaking up and now it does not work at all.
MY CREDIT CARD WAS CHARGED AUGUST 15, 2009. MY PURCHASE WAS TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2009. AS OF THIS DATE I HAVE RECEIVED NOTHING. I HAVE SENT TWO E MAILS TO AMAZON THAT WERE FORWARDED TO ONLINENMCALLEN. STILL NO RESPONSE. I AM VERY DICOURAGED WITH THE SERVICE. WHAT IS GOING ON ????
To be expected from a parent company that produces low end car audio equipment. What good is a product that for me too fails on Audio with DTV-HD receiver. Only in my case, no degree of work arounds make it even usable in a handicaped mode. I will be seeking a return on this ASAP.
I found that while the drive would read the contents of disc #1 it would not run the setup file so I could install the software. I wanted to install some old games on my new computer. I found this to be true on three sets of installation discs. I was able to do the install by copying the first disc to a thumb drive and running the setup file from there. The floppy drive did run the additional discs in each set.
Only used it on a Mac to enable regular headset use. Not impressed. The speaker volume blasts out at max and doesn't want to adjust.
Hi, the item I ordered is still sitting on my desk because I can't use it. :( It is about 5 times to big to use in my personal label maker, not sure if I ordered the wrong one because it looked like the right one and it matched the numbers. But on top of it being the wrong one, I also had to pay the outstanding balance on the postage because the sender didn't have the correct postage on it, which means it wasn't mailed from a post office who would've weighed it correctly, so that was a bummer. Now it sits there on my desk because I don't feel like fiddling with it and having to pay to ship it back, figure out the correct item to order etc. etc. Sorry, I hate giving negative reviews, but it's was just frustrating all around.
Works great but it has a tendancy to leak and finding a filter is near impossible.
Am a loyal fan of Sony products but this one has me puzzled. The analog tuner constantly drifts. Battery life is fantastic but with the constant readjustment of the dial I keep losing the signal. Yes, we are in a rural area but my old Walkman with cassette from 11 years ago still had a much better overall quality. Sony needs to rethink this one if it's to be usable while I'm walking or working. Will soon try a digital tuning Sony Walkman w/o casette player and see if the quality is any better.
Tried for two days with three phone calls to D-Link tech support to get it working (really frustrating because we had a trip coming up and the tech support team lost our case history once). Never did get it working -- could not get any of our home devices (desktop, laptop, pda) to recognize it in any configuration (AP, client, or router) -- therefore could not do setup. Was finally told to exchange it. D-Link did send a nice email afterwards stating that "Your retailer may charge restocking fees when requesting refunds. D-Link is not responsible for fees charged by the retailer, nor will they be reimbursed under any circumstance." I don't think I'll bother with another DWL-G730AP...
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.
This device has a defect that after it has been in use for a while it will not connect to the network. Then you can not connect to it. If you are past the 90 days they charge 29 dollars for tech. support.
This was the first time I have tried a non OEM ink cartridges in my printer. Output appeared washed out and green.
May 2007 Update - 5 Stars *****: PRESTO fixed our dial-out problem. We worked with them directly and they sent us an HP Printing Mailbox customized for our situation. Now HP Printing Mailbox works just fine. Recommend checking with Presto if your connectivity needs are different from the standard offering.March 2007 Connectivity Concern: We are unable to use the PRESTO Service due to the phone network setup at our assisted living community. We must dial a '7' to get an outside line. At the present time, March 2007, the HP Printing Mailbox is capable of dialing an '8' or a '9' to access an outside line. Had to return printer.
Be careful if ordering the advertised Tripp Lite U022-010 USB2.0 Certified Gold A/B Device Cable - 10ft from ClearAV.That is certainly NOT what they sent to me. They are aware of the mistake in the listing but never contacted me before shipping my order to let me know that wasn't what I was getting.
I bought 2 of these. the first one lasted 1 year. so when one headphone went out i bought the second pair, which lasted 2 months. The concept is awesome because i have my ipod close by for work, gym, grocery store, wherever. for my 3rd pair of headphones with the same concept I found a different productSony MDR-NE2 Neck Strap Stereo Earphones. So far these seem to be a better package in looks, form and function.
I bought this for 2 reason 1. it looked like a strudy paltform since the plastic ones I've used before didn't hold up very well and 2. the three cooling fans. Once I pulled it from the box only one fan worked, had wiggle the wires to get the other two fans to work. The power connection had a weak solder contact and it finally broke so now none of the fans work.
I bought this mount because I wanted to be able to adjust both the vertical and horizontal alignment of my new HDTV panel. The product description says this item can handle up to 50 pounds. My panel is about 44 pounds and the vertical adjustment simply cannot handle the weight of the panel. I used the "heavy load" bolt that's supposed to take care of this but it doesn't even come close. The TV doesn't just slip down a bit. It just sags against the wall. I can't imagine this mount could hold up a panel over 20 pounds without assistance.FWIW, the mount does feel sturdy and it can hold the panel securely. I'm using a block of wood to offset the bottom of the panel from the wall. I'll replace that with a V-shaped brace that acts as a cable guide and will let the horizontal swivel function of the wall mount to work properly.Also, the screws included with the mount were too small. They didn't fit my TV and the screw heads were so small, they slipped through the larger 100mm mounting holes. The lag bolts provided had little hex heads meant to be tightened with the included allen wrench. Terrible. Who wants to screw nearly 3 inches of bolt into a stud with an allen wrench?!? I replaced them with 5/16x3" lag bolts and used a socket wrench. I understand they're trying to make a simple installation but there's no way to get around the fact that the holes for the mount need to be drilled into the stud. Anyone who has a drill will have a proper set of wrenches for driving proper bolts.I only gave this two stars because, after a trip to the store for proper screws, and with the addition of a bracket to provide the proper offset, this mount seems like it will hold my TV off the floor and allow me to swivel it from side to side. However, I wouldn't recomment this product for any panel over 15 pounds. 20 tops.
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!
The battery runs down VERY quickly. I usually buy from techorbitz but went with this company to save $10. Big mistake. After using for about a month - I had the computer plugged in and was re-charging when I heard a ZZZZZZZ sizzle noise. My original Apple power supply got fried - even melting the wire - and I blame this battery.I cannot recommend it.
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.
they lasted a mere 2 weeks before snapping. not durable.
I have tried using this radio in my house with no luck. I live in a city with multiple radio stations and only one was audible but still had static. I tried it while camping as well. The campground was pretty much in a city where other campers' radios had great reception. I tried hanging the radio from a tree, from the middle of the tent and even around my neck. Nothing worked.The problem with this radio is that when it's in your hand, the radio station sounds fine. As soon as your hand moves away from the tuner, the static overtakes the reception. I'm not sure if a homemade antenna would work or not, but it shouldn't be needed for something that's supposed to be portable and convenient.I've had cheaper radios that worked better than this one. Don't waste your money on it. (I wish I could give it zero stars.)
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.
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).
Yes, It works better than a G4 but it is heavy and HUGE. I had great expectations but am sorely disappointed. I am now using one at work and the 10.3.3 finder is still a dirty dog. Slow and clunky. Problems with sleep and shutdown. Crashes with Quark. And the font issues are disgusting!Photoshop still runs 5x faster on my Dell M60 Laptop workstation with 2 gigs of ram and 128 meg video card.
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....
Don't order this item based on the image - it isn't accurate. The cord I got was not coiled, nor did it have an AC (household) plug on one end. Instead I received a straight cord with the sunpak connector on one end and the PC connection on the other. If that's what you want, then you're in luck. Do be aware that some have complained that the sunpak connector will snag in their Sunpak 383 flash because it has an extra groove on the tip. I've not tried it, so I can't say for sure.
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.
This major problem with this keyboard is the receiver. It's comfortable to type on, until you have to fix the constant series of mistakes. Other reviewers mentioned how wonky the spacebar is, I can confirm that. It also has the "keyboard rubberband effect" where nothing will appear momentarily then the wireless signal will stop lagging and a string of jibberish/connected words will appear. The spacebar and keyboard rubberbanding make it unusable. It is worth noting I have the reciever on top of my desk as opposed to the back of the computer. Any position on the machine or attached to a powered HUB makes no difference, and the problem still appears.The mouse works, but it's like holding a brick. I can confirm this after some experiments with this mouse and a brick. Either that, or it's my dainty little lady hands.
Cumbersome, slabby, placticky design. USB port secured under a pop-up panel that's hard to open without a pen or coin. Startlingly bad FM reception. Unable to access content on my jump drive; locked up when accessing content on my MP3 player, so that the off button didn't function and I needed to unplug the unit. Overpriced even had those features worked. I returned and went with the JVC EP-25, a less expensive, far superior product with approximately the same features.
Its OK as a product. It took way long to get here.Karin in Castle Rock
The push buttons get stuck and won't disengage. The rear connectors won't hold a wire firmly in and you have to re insert over and over. This is a plug and pray item. Lots of pray!!!!.I have used Phoenix brand in the past w great results. Slightly more expensive but consider the amt of time trying to get this crappola to work.STAY AWAY.
this product is good, but dont send really 1400 and the mother board is very simple. but is a good product and the service is excelent.
The redesign of this product is a dismal failure. I own several older models of these portable drives which have had no problem. The redesign eliminated the rubberized shock padding which worried me, but the real issue is that the new drives run HOT which damages the drive. Mine failed within a week taking all of my photos with it.While I recommended the old model wholeheartedly, I cannot recommend these new ones. Very disappointed in WD who seemed to cheap-out on a once-good product.
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 recently purchased this samsung dvd-hd931 and have had to return it 3 times. My first one worked fine for a day and then it started smoking and stopped working, my second unit would not work at all, the tray would not even open, my third unit I thought would be the one with no problem, boy was I wrong. Turns out this machine has many bugs, there is a delay in the audio, it feels like im watching a foreign film. The picture also freezes at times. So after all this I finally decided to get my money back and wait for Sony to release a High Def DVD Player.
One of the big selling points of Mitsubishi's WS-55511 high definition television was its ability to digitally connect to a home entertainment system via the HAVi protocol over a single Fireware (IEEE-1934) cable. This HAVi/Firewire connectivity was to eliminate the sea of analog audio and video cables typically used in analog home entertainment systems. Unfortunately, Mitsubishi only produced one HAVi component, a Digital VHS (HS HD2000U) player. I don't know if Mitsubishi or any of the other HAVi members ever sold any other HAVi components in the United States. For HAVi to be successful it needed audio/video receivers, DVD, DVR, satellites, cable boxes, and game consoles. The Mitsubishi WS-55511 without digital HAVi components is left using traditional analog inputs from the same old analog home entertainment system. In short, no digital input for the MPEG decoder in the WS-55511 to decipher. What a bust!
I bought this handy camera as a gift. It worked for a couple of weeks, then proved to be defective: The zoom lens is stuck open and will not retract. I have to return it. For convenience I am replacing it with the same camera, but would not recommend this model based on my 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.
First of all the software that they sent for the DWL-G650 was not compatible with Win XP. When I loaded their drivers they crashed a brand new Sony VAIO. Dealing with the software issues took a week. Then I sent in the rebate and they said I had sent everything properly but that they had received it after their 30 day deadline. I have no way of checking the veracity of that comment but I get the distinct impression that I got RIPPED.
I bought this TV...After 4 months of usage, the sound went off. I used their manual for some direction but unfortunately, there was really no information in it.Finally, I called the company's help line and they directed me to a designated repair center. The service center couldn't contain their amusement because they had said that even though the warranty covered the parts- the service charge will be expensive. That it was just not prudent to spend money reparing a TV that I bought for $...I learned a very good lesson though. If ever anybody would like to buy a secondary TV- NOT TO BUY ANY OF THESE GENERIC BRANDS TV. I would have given this rating as NO STAR if it was available.
This was hands down the most disappointing purchase of my life
Wow...the photo shop boys did a great job in the picture of this. Guess what, IT'S ALL PLASTIC! The "zoom" was just a lever on the side of the right eyepiece that narrowed the sight picture from wide open to a smaller sight picture.Junk. Going back today. Will spend a bit more and get some quality Nikons.
Well, this has been a fun addition to Christmas Day - making CD coasters and spending time on a worthless call to outsourced tech support. HP must be getting so many calls on these units that they've established a call center number specifically for this DVD burner unit.The only good thing about the call to this tech support outfit was the answering the call was a native english speaker. And I guess he was upfront saying you had to be careful choosing the firmware updates because HP uses a number of manufacturers for this drive -- and the wrong manufacturer firmware will really cause problems if you load it.After reading through a bunch of stuff, he said (1) I needed to go to the HP site and choose a firmware upgrade and (2) I need to use specific cd manufacturers as the drive doesn't work with several. There is no 2nd tier support for the next three days due to Holidays. When I asked to speak with supervisor, he put me on hold for a long time and later returned saying the supervisor wasn't available. He also was not able to give me a ticket number for this call.
Not even useable quality. I'm not sure if there is a lot of interference because I live in Manhattan or not, but there is so much static that these wouldn't even be useable if they were free. Returning them tomorrow!
This is one of those things that has always frustrated me about higher end cameras, leaving off the features that are standard equipment for ordinary cameras. I've looked at this, but decided against buying it for two reasons.One is that I already own a tethered remote - the only choice at the time - which cost too much and does more than I need. The other is that it ought to be designed in and I can use this money for something I use more. (And I do macrophotography)I've own a Canon G-6, a Canon s550 and have owned an assortment of good solid midrange digital cameras -- Olympus included -- that all came with a remote release.What I really could have used when I first bought an EOS 20D was just a simple remote. I used it for almost everything -- until I actually needed a remote. Then I dragged out the 8.0 Olympus that could do remote with my eyes open or closed.I'm sure the quality of this is good, but it's one of those things that they ought to include as part of the design, but it adds another $300 for a fairly simple function.I couldn't buy it, but you ought to consider remotes when you buy an SLR and decide if you need this oe something else. For Macrophotography, the tethered release is usually more than you need .. and it will do all the fancy stuff ... if you can figure the instructions out.
This product is for use with Windows XP only. I attempted to install it on myWindows 7 laptop and was unsuccessful. The screen displayed the message that it isfor use with Windows XP only.
Used this on a recent trip to Germany. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to do any voltage conversion; my shaver was still running at monumental speeds. Basically just a big adapter.
I do not recommed this product to anyone looking for a web cam. Not only was the product bad, but the customer service was non existent.
I bought this set base on a lot of users reviews saying it charge their Ipod. What I didn't realized is what model ipod they have, they might have a 3G nano. I tried the charger on the car, it works only you can not play and charge at the same time. The house travel charger doesn't work. This is more important to me for my 4G nano. It's not worth returning, the postage cost more than the items.
It works, and it's pretty cool...But I had a lot of trouble with driver crashing and frequent problems making a call out.I would not advise counting on this product for a reliable phone service.Unfortunately, I don't have a recommendation for a better product.
Got this product because I thought it was portable it wasn't. The description was not detailed and it came to me missing more than the power cord. A real waste of money because I couldn't use it.
Not sure if it's my printer or the ink cartrage but each one ran out of ink after printing a small amount of pages.
I'm sure it would work well somewhere, just not for our small business. I put it behind an ADSL router and used it to authenticate PPPoE. It was a bear to get it set up this way and when it finally was, it worked for about 2 weeks and then just disconnected. After hours on the phone with tech support from Linksys and the DSL Router people, nobody could help. While it connected, it did work very well, it just did stay up. Too Bad.
For [$$] for 2 ink cartridges you can only expect about 1,000 pages worth of printing if those pages only have 5% ink used per page.I do a lot of printing of online computer manuals and I can say that if you buy an HP inkjet printer you will spend much more on the cost of the ink cartridges than you did on the printer.HP is making a HUGE fortune on the selling of it's ink cartridges.I will never buy another HP printer.
I bought a Linksys 4-port wired router (Befsr41ver4.1) at the beginning of 07. Setup was a breeze, just plug it in and go literally. The utility disc that was enclosed didn't even work properly. You could get up to the point where it asked you to log in to the router and that was it, it would not take the pre-configured username and password. Warning sign #1. After about a year my wife and I were playing FFXI one night and it crashed the connection we couldn't get back on for days. After getting that taken care of the PC would connect through the router but the PS2 would not. I try to get to the router set-up page through my web browser like it tells me to, no luck can't navigate to it at all. Warning #2. I call Linksys customer support and find out I need to port forward and to even garner that much info I had to pay for a warrenty extension $29.95 out the window.I send repeated E-mails to Square-Enix for the port numbers I need to configure, 16 days later and an all nighter to catch a live tech support rep becaues SE dont answer e-mails obviously. I get my numbers get on the phone with the support from Linksys, give them my case number and find out I have to pay an ADDITIONAL 29.95, extended warrenty only good for 15 days, they failed to mention that tidbit of important information.6 hours later with the tech support and I get my router back online and all is right with the world.That was 5 monthes ago as I'm writing this I am direct connect to my DSL modem that router fouled out again. I still cannot access the set-up page through my browser window. I call linksys and they want another 29.95 or I'm out of luck, I tell them to shov^ it. I will not reccomend this thing to anybody even though it lasted a over a year-ish its been nothing but trouble.
If 60% of PDA users use Palm and 35% use Pocket PC/WinCE, why be the last 5% that use something nobody really cares about? As a Mac user I learned the pains of living on the fringe, and my advice to any potential Zaurus shopper is, stick with a mainstream device, i.e., Pocket PC or Palm.The Zaurus sports a nice hardware design, something you'd expect from a Japanese company. The software, while stable, is very unpolished and VERY confusing. There's also a lack of clear integration as on the Palm and also Pocket PC. Free software? You get what you pay for...In short, not quite worth the money and the label of an anti-social.
I have the 512MB drive and I have used about 30% of the space. The drive now tells me that it cannot create a path. Or it says check to make sure the drive is not full. I have to take everything off and put it into a seperate folder, add what I want to the drive and then transfer everything back on. That is the only way it works. This is the second one that I have had and I am having the same problems. Not happy with it.
Arrived in a ziplock bag with no packaging or instructions. the light blinks on when plugged in, sound output does not switch over, nor does the system recognize an external sound device. tried on both mac and pc computers, THIS PRODUCT DOESNT WORK. rip off and no returns accepted.
I got a cheap looking cable in a plain plastic bag. It is not a Belkin cable as advertised and mine did not work.
Although technically impressive, the DR-MV1's that I've had all suffered from VHS tape drive problems--resulting in tapes getting stuck during the loading process. I've had this happen several times and exchanged the problematic unit for a new one--then it happened again. I'm on my 3rd unit and the same problem just happened. I'm going to return it and buy and different brand. I called JVC and they told me that "no problems have been reported with thousands of units sold so far", but checking the Amazon review shows that this model has several problems.
Do not buy this horrible product. I got this as a present, and I was thrilled to get it. I try to use it in the car, and it will freeze and the screen will go black all the time. The battery also holds a charge horribly. I can not stand this product. I am happy that someone bought me one of these, but I wish they had bought a different brand.
This review does not address the actual piece of merchandise, the Bose SoundDock II for the iPod, because the iPod was not compatible with it. The description of the product should include limitations and compatabilities. The SoundDock II did not work with the 3rd generation iPod (the one that charges its battery through the FireWire port). A call to the company confirmed that the SoundDock II was not compatible with that generation of iPod, but this fact was not included in their product description. A lot of hassle, and shipping charges, to the buyer and the seller could have been avoided if this known limitation was revealed in the product description.
I too purchased a 3600. It was inexpensive when I bought it so I should have known better... The inside of the lid is black. That translates into photo copies using a LOT of laser toner. Also, the power switch is a small toggle on the back. Turning it on and off is a hassle. Leaving it on will burn out the bulb in short order. (Which is exactley what happened with mine.)Turns out the bulb is some sort of special Microtek only bulb. Even if you are a technician, you can't get the bulb. If the printer is out of warranty, getting the thing repaired will cost more than the original price. My suggestion?Spend a little more on a different brand with a common bulb and buy the extended warranty.
After about 6 or 8 months of riding on the dash board, the rubber suction piece seperated from the flipper, rendering the unit useless.
This polarizer is horrible! It causes severe blurring on every camera I've tried it on. It matters not whether it's used with auto focus or manually focused this polarizer simply ruins your photos. I am at my wits end with this thing and I've experimented endlessly with this polarizer and can't for the life of me get a decent, clear shot. This shouldn't be called a polarizer it should be called a bluririzer. I guess it's true you get what you pay for, but keep the money you'd spend on this clunker an apply it to a better filter.
I should have read the negative reviews more carefully.I recently purchased this Canon case for my Canon SD1200IS. The case is snug but the camera fits. The major problem is that when you put the wrist strap through the slot (which is the only place it can go if you want the case to close), it is extremely difficult to remove the camera from the case. What is the point? I now need to purchase a different case.
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 am very disappointed with my unit, you can't get any software to update the unit. it tells you to go to the sony website and it's not even available. I took this unit on my trip to Vegas and programmed my hotel into the unit,the unit told me that I reached my destination, I was no where near my hotel, I was more than a mile from my hotel. I going to buy a Magellan
when I received this filter, it had tiny dust particles all over it and a small scratch that did not remove with a soft cloth. I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning it because I had a shoot the next week that I wanted to use it for. I was shooting a 30 second exposure and getting decent shots. When the light was low enough to maintain the 30 second exposure without this ND filter, I took it off and compared the difference. The difference was unbelievable. When I took the filter off, all of the sudden the saturation and clarity of my photos increased dramatically. I'm now not sure if I need to find an even higher quality filter or just accept this low level of performance.
This memory is claimed to work in Dell Dim T and L series computers. It does not work in those. Also, return policy does not specify that once you open the item it is no longer returnable.
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.
well the case is sturdy as a rock but the clip is super delicate I broke the clip when i was trying to take it off in the first 2 weeks of having this product.
After spending a lot of time reading all the reviews, we selected the 500x Celestron. Shipment was quick by Amazon. We were so excited to view our "puppy seeds" (sperm from stud dog).. but, alas, the quality of the lens or something in the microscope prevented any clear picture. To cross check, we set up a borrowed microscope of similar power and could see the little guys very clearly. We packaged up the scope and are sending it back. Looks like you get what you pay for....Poor quality.
The only thing positive I can say about this is that it's easy to install. Just plug and go. But that's it. The product itself isn't reliable, the customer support website is awful and customer support isn't much better. I have gone through 2 of these routers in 5 months. I purchased 1 new from Amazon in June and it worked fine until the end of September when it just decided to stop working. After spending 2-3 hours with customer support, they finally agreed to replace it. Now, 2 months later, my replacement has died as well.
I wanted earphones that had some sort of storage device with it because I was getting tired of untangling my earphones and those little 'earphone bones' kept getting lost. The storage is o.k., but not really what I was looking for (still in search of the perfect storage), but the earphones themselves are very disappointing.I read a review that said that the ear pieces were too big and painful. I should have taken that review more seriously. The sound quality is o.k., but I can't really use the earphones for any length of time before they start hurting my ear. I only use them as an emergency spare pair.
I bought this camera from the nearby pharmacy. First off, there is no "view finder." There's only an LCD display for settings. You can't preview images and the moment your battery wears out, your images are gone. Well, that's what I learned from handling and reading the directions, anyway. My reason for returning it was that I couldn't take even one photo with it. I'm a very tech savvy person. Read the instructions front and back. All the little piece of junk did was make beeping noises and the numbers never changed. Images never showed up in the software either. The "webcam" part seemed to work but even with my well lit room, it barely showed anything.Avoid. It's not worth even $20.
Switched to Mac? Switch back.I built an 802.11b network for the PCs in my house. I set up everything and had it working and tested for a few weeks before tackling the Airport install. Since I'm not usually a Mac user, I thought I'd make sure everything else was working first.Well, it was the right decision. 8 months later, my Airport card still does not work. I put it in our iBook, and it's recognized, but there is an error message that locks up all the wireless applications and configuration, so the Airport is useless. Yes, I have the right OS version, and I've gotten the latest drivers and applications, but nothing works.I'll try again, sometime, but it's just really hard to get psyched up for hours and hours of beating your head against the wall, trying to get something to work.Hey, it might work out of the box for you. If you have an older iBook, though, I'd prepare for a struggle.
I BROUGT THIS AMP THINKING IT WILL PUSH 700 WATTS BUY 2 IT DOESNT DO NOT BUY OVER RATED.
Believe what you have read; this thing doesn't work very well. It does stick great for about a week and then, one day, you will find your GPS unit sitting on the floor of the car with a giant black circle of rubber particles on your windshield. When you look at the suction cup, you will see a bunch of holes where the rubber particles (on your windshield) used to be.The only thing that works for a while on windshield is a silicone rubber suction cup and even those go bad over time. At least with those, however, they don't melt all over your windshield. This thing is some kind of black rubbery stuff that just doesn't last.
This lens is really poor quality.Makes your photos look like they were taken with a toy camera with a plastic lens. Lots of distortion.I would not buy it again, nor recommend.
Howdy,After months of research I eagerly placed an order for this ibook. The Mac OS was a joy to use, and with maxed ram, I found the ibook to be snappy enough.However, I received a unit with pixel problems. Returned it, ordered another one. Even more pixel problems. Returned it, decided to try my luck with a 14" ibook. No dead pixels, yahoo! But the logic board and power management unit failed after only two days.Returned it, and have since decided that the ibook, while a nice design with a super OS, is simply too unreliable for my hard earned dollar. More reading on the net has showed that logic board failure is not uncommon for ibooks, even relatively new ones.The only positive in this experience has been Amazon.com. They have been absolutely great about the returns, providing a 100% credit each time.In all, I'm very disappointed in Apple's quality control for the ibook.Your Mileage May Vary!
So, I got this fan and it looked sturdy although cheaply made, also it's too small for my laptop. I plugged it in and it worked amazingly... for the day. With the past reviews it seems like this product is a hit or miss, and I definitely got one of those misses. Considering the price, I suggest buying at your own risk , but if you're lucky enough to get one that actually works then you'll love it.Alternatively you can forgo this fan all together and get something that works and is worth the price or cheaper, thus saving you frustration and your cash.
I'm a software engineer with a MSc in Physics. I have two home computers and Sympatico HSE ADSL (which means PPPoE). The BEFSR41's feature list and price are excellent, and the web based configuration GUI is very nice (better than all the competitors I hear).HOWEVER, no matter how it's configured (whether I use it's DHCP or whether DHCP is disabled and IPs are hardcoded), this router will require power-cycling one or MORE times per day when some or all of your PC's are cut off from not only the internet but also your internal network. This is completely unacceptable when you're doing things that require constant connectivity, for example ftp'ing a file home from work at the end of the day, playing games, talking to friends, or attempting to enjoy the bandwidth your lovely broadband connection is supposed to provide.I've tried a half dozen different versions of Linksys' firmware versions. Searching on the web, it is clear that there are 3 or 4 WIDELY experienced failure modes of Linksys broadband routers, and this is one of them. Tons of other people experience this exact same problem, with no resolution from Linksys. A huge proportion of the people who buy Linksys broadband routers either return them and get another brand, or are left with an expensive brick.It's quite clear that although the designers did a great job with the very well designed web based configuration GUI, with the feature list, and with the requirements, the product is plagued by poor engineering implementation or software at the core of the router, making it horribly unstable. Save yourself the trouble and buy Netgear or Barricade, then find a techie friend or teenager to configure it.
I baught these at BestBuy twice and now they've stopped selling them all together. I'm really sad. Noone else carries them. I love PNY. I've never gotten any other name brand to work for even Audio. PNY playes in my Audio Cd Player, Sterio, ETC. And doesn't break. A few scratches here and there. But keeps playing. Never let me down. Even the RW's are great.Don't listen to anybody else. PNY rules-!!!!!
We've had this camera for well over a year now, and I'm extremely disappointed with it. From new it hasn't worked with the regular batteries--just freezes up when you go to press the shutter. We've had better success with rechargables (it does have two battery setting depending on what kind of battery you're using and we've tried both settings) but it still freezes up without warning. We have to take the batteries out and leave them out for 30 seconds to 5 minutes before the thing will work again. Batteries don't last long at all. The shutter response is very slow, disappointing when you're trying to catch a fleeting smile from a small child. The only reason we put up with it for this long is because we can't afford a new one and film is too expensive to use in my nice SLR film camera with the amount of pictures I take.
I had thought this would be a perfect way to take photos of birds from approximately 20 feet. Not even close. Extremely poor resolution. The pictures it takes remind me of why I have to wear glasses. Fuzzy and no magnifaction. Will be in our next yard sale-and certainly not at the price I paid.
These headphones are not of high sound or build quality. The bass response is terrible (yes, I have them sealed in my ear). And I'm not one of those "bass guys." Low frequencies are essential for getting the "soul" of the music; these phones are seriously lacking (anyone who argues otherwise, please look into your heart; you know I'm right). What you wind up with is a scratchy, bright, unpleasant sound (and I'm used to Sennheiser HD 590's...). It may be detailed, but it doesn't make for pleasant listening. In addition, if you're planning on using these phones in an "active" setting, beware. The jack/cord junction gave out in my pair after about 3 months (biking). I received a replacement under warranty (Etymotic was actually pretty good about this), and that pair is now cutting out due to wear. For the money, you'd think Etymotic could construct a decent cord/jack connection, but I guess not.... All in all, I regret the purchase, though I'm not sure if the alternatives out there are any better... I'll give 'em two stars cause they are at least accurate in the mid/high range.
Arrived with CD door open and would not close. Fixed it my self and then it skips on some CDs.Very poor quality
Tried to order this TV 4 times. Each time amazon cancelled the order for one reason or another and said they would credit my cards back for the sale. 3 days before christmas whet to pick up my lay-aways and my credit card is over limet. Turns out amazon has over $4,000 in holds on my credit card for orders that THEY CANCELD AND HAD NEVER BEEN SHIPPED. Nine kids and amazon ruined our christmas.PS My credit card said that amazon could cancel the holds put on my credit card in ONE DAY if they wanted. Of course 4 days later they are still using my money.PSS Forget trying to call amazon slow e-mail only WORTHLESS SUPPORT.RECOMMENDATION: -FORGET AMAZON- Do a google search for Target discounts and get a 10 percent off code. I found one in less than 30 seconds. Go to target.com and get 10 percent off and free freight. At least they have a phone number for support.
I cannot find the proper words to describe this item. Bad, really bad. It does not work good. Even though I had to connect a noise suppressor I could hear many noises thru the stereo.
Exactly what I was looking for.... I thought. A non-weight non-volume camera for ad-hoc situations, no high quality required. How disapointing to read the specs and find out Mac users can shake it as with too many other products....
I bought this USB BT device because it has such good reviews compared to the others, and in general Linksys makes decent quality hardware (albeit cheap, but it usually works). Be sure to read the notes in the Linksys knowledge base if you have Windows XP SP2 (doesn't everyone?) before trying to install and configure this thing.I bought it so I could use it for the following 3 reasons:1) Sony Ericsson T610 Cellphone synchronization to sync my contacts and calendar to my phone. I've been using IR for over a year and thought it would be nice to leverage bluetooth to do this - supposedly faster and you don't need to align the phone w/ the IR port. After spending hours reading online and troubleshooting I was able to get it to sync after enabling some COM ports and then connecting to my mobile device via serial port. It seemed to sync SLOWER than IR and ultimately proved unreliable (sometimes it work, sometime it don't). I'm surprised to say I like the IR much better and have switched back.2) Use Sony Ericsson T610 Cellphone to dial-up from laptop. I was able to get my laptop to recognize my phone as a modem, and it would actually try to dial out (the phone would start dialing), but it would always fail and said there was no answer at that number. I could dial the number fine manually and get the modem tone.3) Bluetooth headset to use it as a microphone and headset for doing voice-over-ip, voice chat, etc. This was the most successful of the 3. It actually did work for me quite well, however, it is somewhat unreliable. Sometimes the headset (Sony Ericsson HBH-300) goes into a mode where it is connected but stops receiving audio or sending through the microphone. If I reboot the headset and re-connect it seems to fix it (usually). I'm not sure if this is a headset issue, or an issue with this bluetooth adaptor.So, I give 2 stars since at least the headset feature seems somewhat usable. I think I have a pretty standard configuration, Windows XP SP2 w/ a Sony Ericsson T610, so I'm surprised I had so many issues. I'm not a computer genius, but I'm smart enough to troubleshoot most things ... just not this one I guess.
I bought one of these and it died within 2 months. Worked fine and then just quit. Don't waste your money.
This worked fine at first as long as the batteries was new. Then after 20 pictures taken It reads Battery Delete? What the Problem? It impossible to keep new fresh batteries in a camera all the time. I can't take it any where unless I have a pack ofnew fresh batteries on hand at lest ten of them to start with. Now I just can't use it. Don't buy this unless you get a 90 day warranty. Dennis 560 in West Philly.
Audio and video are great, but it won't randomly shuffle between discs. If you're playing a CD, it will randomize the tracks on one disc but won't move on to another disc until all tracks of the first are played.
Have had antec cooler from two months. Intead of working peacefully on my laptop all I had to do was try to set the USB wire right unsuccesfully. If I can return this product now I will be glad to that. Just what's use of a great design or good coller fan if the USB wire dosent work at all. This product sucks.
I would give it a 0 or negative if I could rate anything lower that 1 star.I put about $3k into a VAIO V505-BCK, 2.4GHz CPU, 1G Ram, 60G HD + WiFi/Firewire etc, it is fancy, stylish, all I can say is Wow...But soon it turn out to be the worst investment in my life, first the touchpad, it pauses during the movement, and then jumps to no where. Using an external mouse doesn't helps at all. And the cursor frequently jumps somewhere when typing a document. I need a machine to do what I tell it to do, not a Christmas Elf to help me messing up everything.Then the keyboard, the poor design of combine the up/down/left/right cursor key to the pageup/pagedown/home/end keys. Just figure how many times you may use pageup/pagedown/home/end keys when you writing a paper, now you have to press Fn and the cursor key. The Ctrl-Home to Ctrl-pageup now become a 3 key combination. You may say it is just a matter of time to get used to it. Well if you prefers black coffee, and from today on you have no choice but have to have coffee with sugar, what's your reaction?3. The Video/Audio play back, it pauses likes the mouse, not even a smooth play, everything plays smoothly on a $300 machine, but not on this $3k baby. The audio chokes, the video jumps...4. The battery, remember it only lasts 1 hr. If you went on a 30 minutes presentation, be prepare for run out of battery in the middle of the presentation, if you take the preparation &amp; answering questions into account. A double capcity battery is $500, which is abosultely a rip off.A little research found that there's more than 10 devices were attached IRQ 9, while many other IRQs are free. I guess this is the source of the problem, and there's no place to manually assign an IRQ to a specific device.Although english is poor, guess you've already unstand what I am talking. Stay away from this Vaio V505.
I bought this as a present for a friend of mine for her computer at work. When we plugged it in, there was so much static you couldn't hear the music. I looked at the instructions and it turns out you can't put it near a computer monitor. What's the point of getting them then?!!
The first time we popped corn with our new Presto Powerpop in our six month old Panasonic NN-S654BF microwave it popped only about 50% of the corn. We let things cool off as instructed and put in a second batch. BIG STINK! The microwave shut itself off. Looks like the magnetron is burned out. Was the microwave ready to blow? Are the products incompatible? I am giving no rating. Stay tuned.By the way. All those reviews here that complained about the Power Cup availability...they are available right here on Amazon.
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.
It worked at first but the connection kept dropping. Then every time you try to open the wizard it flashes on the screen for a second and disappears. You can't get the wizard to stay on screen for more than a second so can't change any settings. A total waste of time and money - don't bother with it.
I BOUGHT THE GARMAN 250W FOR MY WIFE WHO IS ALWAYS GETTING LOST. I WAS SUPRISED TO GET A CALL SAYING SHE GOT LOST AND MISSED HER DR'S APPT. I FIRST THOUGHT WAS IT WAS SOMETHING SHE DID WRONG. SO I ATTACHED IT MYSELF IN HER CAR ,SET IT UP TO GO HOME. THERE WAS A DETOUR AND FROM THEN ON IT DIDN'T WORK CORECTLY, MY WIFE ENDED UP GOING IN CIRCLES AND WAS VERY UPSET. SHE NOW IS REFUSING TO LET ME REPLACE IT. I LIKE ALL THE FEATURES. IT'S VERY EASY TO SET UP, EXCEPT THIS MODEL DOESN'T CALL OUT THE STREET NAMES. THIS IS A HANDY FEATURE IF YOU HAVE TWO STREETS CLOSE TOGETHER AND ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE STREET PRINTED ON THE GPS. I DON'T KNOW HOW COMMON DEFECT ARE IN GPS UNITS, BUT I WOULD RECCOMEND THROUGHLY CHECKING IT OUT BEFORE GIVING IT TO SOMEONE WHO WHO REALLY NEEDS THE HELP.
A complete waste of money! Makes noises; works at times; not at others. Should be taken off the market.
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!
Most of Linksys' competitors have warranties from 3-5 years whereas Linksys only offers 1-year warranty. My router simply decided to stop sending wireless signals a little over a year after I bought it. Very disappointed.
The main radio that was sent appears to be a REFURBISHED item, not a new radio. It's got scuffs all over it, glue patches where original manufacturer stickers had once been, the battery cover is loose, etc. etc.It further appears that the seller tried to pass this off as a "bulk package" item (no box, etc.), claiming that this is what was ordered, when the listing doesn't mention anything about bulk items, and even carries a customer photo of the packaged box. Apparently a way to conceal its "refurbished" status? I dunno. But it's going back into the ziploc bag and $2 envelope they sent it in. Quite a surprise for a seller that had an otherwise good reputation.
I purchased this printer in July, 2006. It functioned well, easy to install, although a hog on memory and a hog on ink. Fax easy to send and document feeder worked without problem. Then it started a grinding noise each time the carriage went across. It is still working, grinding its way back and forth. A friend owns the same printer and he said that his also started grinding and then it just froze up. He bought another printer.I contacted HP and they offer replacement with like unit for $99 and a warranty of 90 days. The inital cost of $170 with only 10 months of satisfactory service makes me wonder if another $99 is a good deal. I used to think HP's were good as long as the drivers worked well with the computer platforms, and were reasonable in terms of ink use.It really seems that the manufacturers are making cheap machines and making their profit on ink. I'd pay more for a machine that was made better and was ink friendly.
i have been through 4 FM transmitters and i am on my 5th,no matter what the reviews say, don't believe them, except for minethe only FM transmitter that should be trusted to actually playmusic CLEARlY w/out interruptions is the one made by Monster Cablethe connectors are pure and the sound is the samePEOPLE, if music is as important to you as it is to me thenpay the extra money for the quality; you've already spent a prettypenny on your ipod; it's like buying a porsche and putting deisel in itnot a good ideapEacepEter
i've used many brands. this filter comes free with my lens purchase. it is the worst ever. There are major light ghost whenever there are lights or candles in the view.Don't pay for it! unless it's free. even free, it's unusable.
Like the other reviewers, the CD player on this thing died. The motor just grinds and grinds and scares the death out of my 4 year old. Like I fool, I bought another RCA clock but the sound quality on that was poor. Now the buttons on that one are stuck so I can't set the time on it after owning it for 6 months. Don't buy RCA.... not worth it...
couldn't get t68i to do GPRS with 5455, couldn't turn on several times a day without hard resets, couldn't turn on at all after only a week!get 3955 instead, or if you must have bluetooth, get the 3975. both 3955 and 3975 are wonderful machines that deserve the ipaq logo. 3900 series is lighter, more elegant looking, and with a joystick that is comfortable to use--good old ipaq style! 5400 series doesn't deserve the ipaq logo. this 5455 took me as a test dummy, and all I got out of spending [money] was crashing, crashing, and crashing...what's going on with hp/compaq engineer teams? are ipaq engineers forced to step into an inferior position compared to hp's jornada team? why is the rom update being delayed?
Pros: it works, and its loudCons: it runs off of little watch batteries, it can not be used has a door chime because it sounds like a fire alarm, it's just a loud siren, and it already is giving a low battery after it only went off one time.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
these were described as fitting skullcandy however they do not, very poor quality flimsy, since they did not fit my buds i didn't try them for sound quality, i don't think they would stay in the ear...
I never used this as it was not the item I requested. When I contacted the vendor, he re-sent the proper item with no instructions what to do with this one so I still have it somewhere.
I purchased this from Microcenter on sale...they should have just thrown it out! Its NEVER printed for me...the HP Photosmart 7850 says its out of paper from day 1! HP says to take it apart and clean the rollers...what a bunch of dorks. Thanks for nothing HP...
This might be a good peice of merchandise but every time you buy something from Amazon they drop the price and the next person buying what you just bought gets the same merchandis but cheaper. Sounds like a ripoff to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I sadly purchased this dvd player from the local Target with high hopes and a thin wallet. The player lasted three months (guarantee limit) plus four days. On the disasterous fourth day I inserted a previously playable disc into the unit, pushed the disc tray "close" button - the tray closed and then opened, closed and then opened, closed and then opened and on and on. I then resorted to the manual microprocessor "reset" procedure i.e. turn off unit, unplug for at least one minute, then reinsert power plug and "bingo" the unit SHOULD work properly. Unfortunately, that was not the case. It continued to auto cycle - tray in, tray out etc. I returned the dvd player to Target - they were no help (expired guarantee), but gave me Memorex telephone number. I called Memorex in Florida - their customer no-service informed me it would be $98 to repair plus shipping and handling for a $45 machine. No thanks - I will just buy "cheapos" in the future and exchange them up to end of 90 day guarantee(?)period WHEN they fail. The dvd player will NOT be Memorex and the dealer will not be Target!!!Jim
So my roommate and I both purchased this notebook cooler because it had great reviews. About three months in, the USB connecter stopped working for both of us. It only works unless I jiggle the USB cord endlessly, hold it in a certain position, move it around for a few seconds... but once it works and I let go, the blue light goes off and the fans turn off. I can't be expected to work on my laptop and hold the cord with one hand.And mind you, this is not due to a defective USB port on the computer - I own a MacBook and my roommate owns a Dell. We switched laptop coolers to see if it would work, but it doesn't. I'm not sure why the USB cord decided to malfunction all of a sudden.
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!
I also experienced the slowdown/stoppage problem, but managed to take about 50 photos at my birthday party with my Pentax Optio 555, which I had received the day before with the Sandisk 256mb SD card as a birthday present. The next morning, I tried to download the photos, but could not do so because the files were inaccessible. I tried downloading from two different card readers and from the camera itself, but no luck. The card had simply gone bad. Luckily, the card was purchased at a good camera store and they sent me a replacement within a few days. It's also a Sandisk, but I've got my fingers crossed.I'm obviously not a big fan of Sandisk, after having lost a lot of really good pictures that can't be re-created. Avoid Sandisk SD cards and buy either a Panasonic or a re-badged Panasonic under the Simpletech or Kodak brands.
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.
This kit was provided free with my head unit purchase. Unfortunately, it is not a good fit for the Sentra or an exact color match for the black interior (as in my 2005 SE-R Spec V). The texture also doesn't match the surrounding trim. I found one other kit on Amazon, the Metra 99-7414, which fits perfectly and matches the black interior with a better texture.
This was my first mp3 player so i didn't neccessarily want anything fancy, just something with a decent sized screen. It worked pretty good for about a year. Then it began to randomly turn off. Usually when this happened i could turn it back on within a few minutes but this too ceased happening. I've now had it close to a year and a half and it cannot hold a charge at all. This would be fine if I only wanted to listen to it while it was charging, however I prefer my mp3 player to be portable. Do not buy this unless you prefer temporary dependability out of your electronics.
Here is how you can save a ton of money:1. Do not buy this Ink.2. Throw away your Sharp fax or printer (actually smash it so no other poor sole finds it and gets into the same trap).3. Buy something else that does not need $34 ink for every 50 pages you print.I have used this ink catridge and I am really-really disappointed.
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.
I'm writing this to warn others of the danger of buying a Sony GPS device since they are still available in the market place.Sony NV-U70 NAV-U Portable GPS NavigatorI purchased a Sony GPS unit on a Radio Shack closeout about 20 months ago. About a month after the purchase, I realized that many of the maps were out of date. The salesperson failed to mention that Sony had orphaned the device - no map updates. As a result, I often find myself on a 4 lane divided highway that does not show on the SONY unit. The situation gets dangerously worse when a merge or access route has changed on a high speed freeway.Sony never replied to more than four emails over a two month period. Radio Shack replied after a wait of more than 4 weeks. Radio Shack would consider an adjustment if I could name the store, the salesperson, and still had the receipt. Since this was more than 3 months after the purchase, the requirements could not be met which was probably Radio Shack's intention.I've searched the Sony sites. Was able to get one free software update but no map updates. By contrast, my handheld Magellan and Garmin units which are substantially older have current maps.Considering the danger of driving with an out of date GPS map, I strongly recommend not buying Sony GPS products. It is irresponsible of the company to market a device such as this which could place lives at risk and not support the product for lifespan of the product. It was irresponsible for Radio Shack to sell the deivce knowing it was orphaned and the maps were out of date at time of sale.Needless to say, I have not done business with either Sony or Radio Shack for more than a year. I will continue my personal boycott for another few years.
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.
These earphones are good for the price but they are too high on Bass and you end up missing out on a lot of Low End Tones. The headphones donot have Rich Sound. This is a good option for Bass enthusiasts.The sound amplification in earphones is too high and might be uncomfortable for longer use. I am a kind of a person who uses earphones 4-5 hours a day and these earphones are not a good option for me.
This machine was easy to set up and worked fine--for about two days. Then it just plain quit. On the caller's end, it seemed to be working fine; it beeped, they left a message. But no message was actually recorded. I checked all the wires and buttons. Everything seemed fine. To test it, I tried leaving a message for myself from work. Nothing. Don't get this machine even if offered to you for free, which, thank goodness, was how I got it.
I just got this today and returned it already. There's a very strong and awful burning-plastic smell when I first opened the box. I suspect that plastic material is toxic. I left the room where I opened the box and returned after 30 mintues, that strange burning-plastic ordor was still in the air. I will not risk my health using this laptop cooler.
Once this mount gets hot in the sunlight, the rubber adhers to the glass. To get it off you will probably rip part of the rubber off and the whole thing will lose it's ability to create good suction for the next install. My recommendation is mount it once and don't move it again or you will make a $30 mistake just as I did.An alternative for moving mounts from vehicle to vehicle I use is the automotive mount (dash style) adding my own velcro for use with rental cars. Replacing velcro is much cheaper than replacing the window mount.Garmin Automotive Mount for Nuvi (010-10723-04)
I have had 6 of these printers (purchased new) for over 2 years. They were given to individuals and are not shared. 5 of the 6 have had ongoing problems with feeding and with the formatter boards. Two had in warranty repairs by HP and they had to be repaired multiple times. Generally, when they are working, they do the job. We operate these printers at well under the rated capacity and yet we have had way too many problems. Our older HP Laser printers were work horses but not these. They have cost us twice the price due to repairs and formatter board replacements. BTW I see similar complaints about the 3015'sWe only use HP printers and we have other higher capacity HP printers which work well and some lower capacity printers which also work well. Unfortunately this model seems to be plagued with problems.My recommendation: Don't buy.
I had high hopes after reading other reviews. I've recorded music using Sony tape recorders for over 30 years with fantastic results.... so expected similar quality. However, recordings of music from FM music stations turned out to be substandard, and recordings of guitar and piano practice were terrible. Considering that I would have needed to buy extras to run the recorder using electricity or to record in stereo, it wasn't worth keeping. Like others who reviewed this item, I was irritated by the lack of auto turn-off and lack of a counter. In its favor, the sound quality was good, but I was hoping to buy a stereo tape recorder for taping live music practice.
I bought this camera bundled w/ the Kodak Easyshare 5100 all in one printer (see my review for that item as well). Less than 24 hours out of the box, the battery stopped charging in the camera. The plug to charge the camera did not seat right and due to that the battery could not be charged. Called kodak since it was under warranty and was told they would charge me for shipping and if the problem was deemed not their fault, they would charge me for evaluation and repair as well. They suggested I return to the store or exchange. When I explained that it was bundled with the printer and I would need to return that too, they essentially told me I was out of luck. They then told me I could just go buy the external battery charger for less than the cost of shipping the camera to them, which I reluctantly did. Essentially, I felt scammed into buying another Kodak product I shouldn't have needed.As for the camera, it takes awful pictures in the dark unless you are within approx. 2 feet for the flash and the easyshare transfer software is garbage. Avoid like the plague.
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 tried to buy this unit on sale and ended up waiting 3 weeks with a raincheck before finally locating one. Out of the box, the unit had no picture. I am still waiting for it to come back in stock to exchange it. Reading all of the negatives reviews may convince me to return it outright.
This docking station will lock up your laptop if you loose power. We purchased 20+ of these for company laptops and every one exhibited the same behavior. We placed a call to Lenovo and they said it is working as designed. Tell that to an engineering who lost an hour or two of work.If you don't need DVI, and can live without the un-docking feature or built-in sound port, I would go with the standard model as it does not do this. If you do purchase this, I would recommend a power supply.
There are no Vista drivers for this unit.When you call HP to resolve issues, you are offered the "opportunity" to buy more HP junk.Honestly -- a little driver is not that hard to write.Shame on you, HP.
How this product advertisement works is that Amazon provides the product's generic spec that you can find anywhere from internet. However, the company that supplied this product to me was [...]. But the specification that came from this supplier was totally different than advertised by Amazon. Therefore, once the product was shipped to me, I saw some components missing from the product's description, lack of its original casing and the headphone's quality was very bad: a cheap copy with respect to the original (I used to own the original before it got stolen) and you could feel its components falling apart as well. Therefore, I believe the next buyer should be very careful in reading the specification that Amazon sells with respect to third party seller. That way you do not get confused and your expectation don't get crushed down when you see a cheap imitation of the product with respect to the original advertised. Be careful when buying this product!
Installation was easy within Windows 98, I had no difficulties in installing the driver. Documentation is weak on using the configuration utility and be prepared to wait over 20+ minutes on hold. Signal range is widely overstated on the box. I'm not getting the range I expected.
Psu died after 30 minutes of use and I had to return it, waste of time for me. I suppose it might be a good product still and that I had 'bad luck', but surely with a product in this price class you should be able to have certain expectations... Replaced it with a 1000W Antec from the local CompUSA for about the same amount of $, that unit has been running flawlessly.
The picture from this projector is good for its price range, but the bulb failed after 300 hours. Other reviewers have experienced this, so it sounds like the lamp rarely lasts the advertised 2000 hours. At $350 for a replacement lamp, it makes this a poor choice for a budget projector.
I've installed many PC cards but this one gave me trouble. The card is supposed to run with a compliant driver already included with Win XP. It didn't work. I know computers pretty well and knew to try the card in a different slot, visit the website to get any updates, and to uninstall and re-install it a few times but nothing worked. I chalked it up to the card being bad, but before I took it back I wanted some advice from the company's customer service so I visited their website. I e-mailed their customer service and never recieved a reply. The lack of adequate customer support was the final straw. I returned the product to Circuit City and got a refund.
Well, after reading several other reviews, it seems that I can add my name to the long list of angry customers who wasted their money on Aiwa products. I, too, have a &quot;wonderful&quot; stereo that now refuses to play any CD's after only a year and a half! This has happened to my parents after two years. This has also happened to my friend who has had her stereo for about a year and a half. Beware all of you who rave about your wonderful Aiwa stereos. The CD players will most likely break in a few years. Have fun! The moral of the story is: DON'T BUY AIWA STEREOS!
The printer in this photo is NOT what will arrive -- instead it is a 100+ pound monstrosity that does NOT print 11x17 without a part that costs -- no kidding -- $700 plus. Since printing 11x17 is all we wanted it to do, I am stuck repackaging and shipping at my expense this useless behemouth. I have never had a bad experience with amazon before -- I am such a believer I own stock -- but I will think twice before EVER buying office equipment on amazon again.
What a ripoff! This is why I stopped doing business with the cable company. Once they have you prisoner - they hike the rates regularly. My first one year subscription is up at the end of the month and I just got a notice they are raising the service rate from $99/year to $150.00/year and why. It runs on my phone line, with my paper and my ink and they hardly even store anything since it downloads every 24 hours. Last I checked the cost of Internet access and connectivity has been going down for the last 20-30 years. Mine will be for sale here or on eBay soon used. WE ARE NOT RENEWING AT 50% more per year.
I bought this printer about 3 years ago on the recommendation of a friend. The up-side is that it makes beautiful prints. The down side is everything else about this machine. As an artist I make a lot of high quality prints of my work, and when using premium paper, and calculating that a set of ink is $120, A HQ 8x10 costs about $2. I estimate that I spend almost $500 a year on ink and paper. The other issue is that the paper feeder is very tempermental and often has to be hand-fed one sheet at a time. If there is even a slight flaw to the paper, it jams the rollers and eats the paper. Another consideration is that it is huge! about 3ft wide. Recently the printer has been giving me so much trouble I'm ready to throw it out. I need the large format, but this printer is a big expensive headache. Stay away.
the metal ring is thicker than pictured . install it before the lens change the looking of the camera. optical quality is so so.
In the paragraph 7 of this so-called &quot;shower companion,&quot; it states that &quot;do not use this product near water.&quot; Further in paragraph 21, under Damage Requiring Service, one of such conditions is &quot;if the product has been exposed to rain or water.&quot; It seems that the manufacturer of Memorex MC1008 Shower CD Radio strongly advice its customers from using this product near water or getting it wet. My unit stopped playing CDs after only about 2 months and the radio reception is horrible. What a waste of money.
i bought these headphones especially for the purpose of running, but they're too big for my ears and keep falling out. plus, they're not great for casual music listening--they're too bulky and awkward to put on and take off. i am returning them to amazon.
Ok I've heard all over the web &quot;if you know blue tooth&quot;, that's garbage.This product is absolute junk.1) The transceiver doesn't work with many other blue tooth devices, i.e. cell phones in particular.2) It's hit or miss what does and doesn't work and right now doesn't seem trackable. One person says they got their Nokia to go while ten others say it won't.3) You have to have XP and SP1a or SP1 + hotfix to even install. XP isn't even close to Win2K in stability so this is a huge downer.4) There are no tools for troubleshooting. It's click to find device or nothing. This is the worst bit.5) I spent 2.5 hours with MS support trying to get three different optical BT desktops going. Nothing. It was even a clean install of the latest XP with no other software applied except the 80.4 MB of required security patches post SP1a.6) Anything this hard to get going on a pristine new PC isn't going to be worth it in the long run.7) A lot interferes with the BT implementation in general. According to MS tech support, high refresh rates on large monitors, microwaves (water resonates at 2.4 Ghz), 2.4 GHz phones, 802.11b devices, etc...8) Last but not least, there's no way to manually turn off these devices and they take forever to wake up and resync once they self power down.I'm sorry to say it's just not worth it. Wait another year to see if they build a better version as this one is junk.
Pros:1. Long battery life.2. Decent sount (on CD's).3. Easy to read display.Cons:1. Plays first quarter of an MP3 fine, then it starts scratching and eventually stops.2. Plays first tenth of an ATRAC disk fine, then it starts scratching and eventually stops.3. Takes about 5 - 10 minutes (not seconds!) to read a MP3 disc before playing.4. Button placement makes it easier to use with your left hand rather than right.5. You have to press a button rather hard and long to make the function work.In other words, if you listen to the radio and CD's only - and are left handed, this is the perfect player for you!
Did not take long and it was broken. Not very good quality at all.
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 purchased the 80Gb drive last year attracted by good reviews and having my old Lacie 20Gb reliably working for several yrs already.But apparently times changed for LaCie. After 18 mos the 80Gb drive is completely dead, cannot be powered up at all. Since new AC adapter did not help and disk warranty is expired, the data will be lost.The LaCie's technical support turned out totally useless, they keep recommending to re-format the drive ... how can one do it without switching it on? no idea ..Simply bad choice!
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!
Bought this camera for my wife to use because I got a great deal. She didn't have it one week and it started having problems. Some deal.The first problem was that she couldn't download all the pictures without the camera shutting off. We found that in order to download the pictures from the 128MB SD memory card we had to download them 20 at a time.The second problem was the battery life. Even when using 2000mAh NiMH AA batteries we could only get about 50 shots before needing a fresh pair.Lastly the color representation was very bad. I have a picture of some flowers that I have shared here on Amazon. The blue flowers to the right of the yellow rose were really purple, not blue.I've had better luck with my older Olympus and my wife's new Canon camera. Avoid this camera like the plague.
i had to write this review because i contacted presto regarding a metal taste in my coffee. i was told that the bottom part of the maker (the round shaped bottom inside the pot) is not SS, but instead aluminum. just a warning. not sure what is better aluminum or plastic parts, but now you are warned.
Had the camera for 6 months. Already has needed to be repaired twice. Repairs take over a month. Poor camera. Poor company.
I purchased these for my Shure 488.460 not only do they not fit but they are flimsy cheap rubber. They will not fit this model and they fit wierd in my ear and do not protect against sound like the standard ones. BEWARE
I bought these headphones expecting them to be great sounding. However, they were not. I returned them after listening to them for one day. Bass sounded as if it were being drowned out and overall grainy sound. I listened to FLAC files to be sure. My cheap Sony earplugs have better quality than these. I would not recommend these to anyway.
This one had all of the features I wanted so I bought two of these, one for myself and the other as a gift. After using one for two days and experiencing the "freezing" problems experienced by over 100 of the other reviewers, I decided to send back both for a full refund. This was the first time I ever had to return an item to Amazon for any reason and even though one package was opened they still gave me a full refund for both due to the noted defect. Thank goodness for their great return policy. I tried to give this product a chance since so many mp3 players seem to have firmware issues but I didn't want to chance the problem staying or getting worse after the 30 day return timeframe. I'm glad I made that decision and am going to try the Samsung K3 or K5 instead, since those models seems to be more stable.
It is really probably just my fault for not researching this item earlier. This camera was suppose to be a present for my son, when I got the package I opened it to check it out and it had a slot for a Floppy Disk! ?? So this camera is alot older than I thought and so many different buttons that it didnt look very user friendly for my 8 yr old. Needless to say I didn't give it to my son for Christmas
This product was useless. I was trying to fix my screen and all it did was make things worse. I got a microfiber cloth and everything and nothing seemed to happen. It's not worth the money.
I have a Sony P/10 5.0 megipixel camera. This camera requires a lot of memory to store 5.0mp pictures, thus one may find it more convienant to get a large memory size Sony memory stick.I really wanted just ONE memory stick for convienance, but after some research I opted for 2 128 meg (regular) memory sticks instead of this product.WHY?With this product, it includes MagiGate(some type of protection scheme that may make it difficult for you to store MP3s and other data in the future), which takes up more memory and is a hassle I don't need to deal with, and don't want to pay for.With this product, instead of 256megs of memory, you get a useable 230megs, but with regular 128megs cards, you get 123megs 123megs x 2 = 246megs (that's about 5-6 more pictures).This product has faster memory speeds for recording VIDEO with your digital camera. However, the video quality(even if it has improved) is still not as good as a DV video camera, so the high speed memory of this product for me was a useless feature.Finally, COMPATIBILITY. Since I have a notebook that has a memory reader, plus other Sony products that may not be compatible with this product, it was safer to go with the regular memory sticks.Dissapointed because SONY(so far) doesn't offer a large size memory stick without all of the issues one may encounter above.HOWEVER, if this is your first Sony product purchase, and your product is compatible with this memory stick, AND you don't have to worry about other equipment compatibility issues, then perhaps this product is for you.
You should ask your self this question before you think about buying this Item. WHO is this Visual Land company? This item worked wonderful until the 5th day. It did not work unless it was plugged in the wall. That could be the reason they give---as they say a free wall charger.I emailed there co. and got a sorry but they left out the return confirmation number.Caution do no buy from this company no matter how attractive the price.Pay more money and buy from a name we all know is reputable.
This scanner is okay as far as the quality of images goes; nothing fabulous, but not bad for the price, either. However, the software that comes with the scanner is absolutely terrible. (I am using the software for Mac OS X, so maybe it's different for Windows users.) Some of the many glaring flaws:- There is an arbitrary limit of 20 characters for filenames when saving a scan. This might not seem like a big deal, but 20 characters is often not enough for a descriptive filename of any kind, especially when scanning multiple versions of a photo, for example, with different scan settings.- There is no preview mode, or any way to select a region of an image to scan. The user can only choose from a pre-set paper size, or type a custom paper size. Neither option lets you select something in the middle of the page, for example.- Application windows are filled with poorly-designed buttons of various sizes, strewn every which way, and with cryptic names. For example, in one window that comes up when the user chooses the "confirm scanned image" option, there is a button labeled "forward." What does this mean? Well, the button does the same thing you would expect from an "OK" or "continue" button.- When scanning, the status window (showing the progress of the scan) always stays on top of all other application windows. It can't be minimized, and doesn't move to the background with the rest of the program's windows when another application or window is selected. It can be moved, but the next time it pops up, it will be right in the middle of the screen again. This means that, when scanning multiple pages, it's impossible to use the computer for anything else, because the scan progress window will keep popping up every 10 seconds and getting in the way of whatever else you are trying to view/type.- Unlike many other scanner models, this one has no ruler markings on the scanner itself. So if you need to know the dimensions of the item you are scanning--to set a custom paper size in the scanning software, for example--you'll have to have a ruler handy.Bottom line: the terrible software interface makes this scanner almost unusable for me. (The included PhotoStudio software is no better.) It is unnecessarily complex, and some screens seem like they were translated from Japanese by someone not too familiar with English. The scanning software supplied for OS X looks and feels like a 1990s-era Mac Classic application.Incredibly, incredibly bad software. I wish I could post screenshots of some of the windows, so you'd see what I mean.UPDATE: Some minor flaws with Leopard have surfaced. The software often fails to scan, popping up an error message "failed to load driver." It usually goes away after several re-tries. Just more annoying behavior...
I purchased this reader as a more convenient option than having to get out the camera (C-5060 Wide Zoom), and also to save battery power. Unlike the problem other reviewers had, the software installed just fine on my Windows XP.The reader works and it accomplishes the task of saving battery power. However, the download is FAR slower than with the camera itself. It is so much slower, that I prefer to waste battery power and just use the camera. It's just too darn slow to merit even two stars.
I ordered it over two weeks agao and still no thing - that is a good reason not to get it at ALL!!!Signed,VERY UPSET
I ordered the replacement shoulder strap based on the description as using metal hardware. When I received the shipment, the strap length adjusting buckles were plastic. Also, the item is named Roadwired on the website, but that name was not on the package, which was Skooba. I do not intend to use Adorama in the future.
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.
I gave this a two star rating because I am not for sure if it's the battery that is dysfunctional or my phone. Honestly my phone could possibly have a malfunction that is keeping it from receiving a charge properly. I am unable to determine.
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.
nice product... but not for 2nd generation nano, it does not fit. Does not have a clip or place to hook a neck cord.
The unit actually heats up my headphones to the point of me not being able to put them in my ears. Completely self-defeating. At least it was only $1, but it's still a dollar wasted.Get a similar unit from Syba or shell out $12 for a Logitech, because this thing is pure garbage.
I have been very disappointed with the picture quality of this camera. Compared to my old Nikon Zoomtouch 70, the pictures, in general, are not as sharp although they are perfectly focused.I would rate the picture quality of this camera, no better than those $10 disposal cameras.Also, the date resets each time you change the main battery, unlike Nikon which has its own internal battery to maintain dates and time.
Photography is a serious hobby of mine, for more than 20 years. I own the lens for six months or so, and I am sorry to say - don't like it.Perhaps I received a defective lens, but I keep getting poorly focused photos out of my Nikon D70 with this lens.I must say this was a big surprise for me, build and materials are high quality, it has a nice feeling all over, I owned another Sigma lens (which I really liked - see later) but these focus issues just made me leave the lens at home. I have a moderate collection of other Nikon compatible lenses, all but two are Nikon, the two others are Sigma lenses - this one and a 10-20mm DX zoom (which I love).I also have a Nikon 35mm f/2 lens, which I had for three years or so before I purchased the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, I thought the somewhat wider angle, significantly wider apperture, and HSM AF would be great - they look great on paper, but... Nowdays my main two everyday lenses are the 10-20mm Sigma, and the 35mm f/2 Nikon.
The card worked for about 20 pictures then started giving errors to be formatted. I formatted to no avail. I called the company I bought it from who then referred me to Transcend directly. Contacting them directly is impossible!!! You get no response. My card is currently on it's way to Transcend and hopefully they will replace with one that works, although I will not use it for anything super important.
As soon as I received this item I charged it for a approximately 10 hours.It worked maybe three four times and then it wouldn't turn on.
did not work with my ipod. had to go to best buy and spend $20.00 for one.will not try cheap parts again.
I bought this from this company trying to save myself some extra cash. Well you do get what you pay for. This SD card is a piece of garbage. Enough said. Save yourself the hassle atleast with this seller.
Insert a Sony Pro Duo card and you cannot remove it without the aid of needle nose pliers or someone with really long fingernails!!!! Go ahead and buy one to see if you don't believe me. You would think they would have made a couple indented areas for FINGERS TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD!!...AHHHHH! This is going in the trash where the designers hopfully are.
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.
This Computer I had for 1 year and the hardrive crashed... took 3 months to get back from repair.. then i have had it past 4 years and is slower than my friends 2001 laptop with a 1.2GHz Processor. Dont buy it.IT BLOWS
While some stock still remains of the Polaroid film, they stopped making it several months ago. There is perhaps a year supply left on the market, after that it's GONE FOREVER. I have one of these cameras purchased last year. The price was $30. $299 is TOTAL RIP-OFF even if film was still being made. Do yourself a favor and get a Fuji Instax 200 or Instax Mini. Better quality (Made in Japan) MUCH better price ($45) and you won't have to worry about getting the film in the future.
Camera worked beautifully until somehow a fatal zoom error occurred. We can't get the camera to turn on again. Will not buy Fuji again!
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.
It's cheap and the cheapness shows. I was quite disapoointed with the quality of the ink. Will not buy it again.
I purchased this battery in April '09 and had to replace it by August '09. I do not recommend this product at all.
I bought this cable as it was listed on the same page and as a common adjunct to the Canon laser printer I bought. Please be advised that there are two styles of USB ends. A & B. To hook up a printer you need an A to B cable. This cord is A to A and will not work. Wasted my money and then had to buy a cable locally. Description should have pointed this out.
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.
Loved the aluminum surface and variable speed option. Kept my Dell and my lap cool for about six months, then....nothing. Don't know if it's the cord or the mechanism; either way, the fans have stopped turning after a short amount of time with periodic use. It just doesn't last, so be wise & choose a different product.
I was looking forward to using this highly rated camera for taking video of our new son. Unfortunately, the camera tape mechanism went out after the first 4 months and I had to send the camera to Illinois to be repaired, and also to get the tape out of the camera. The camera was out for 6 weeks. The refurbished camera lasted approx. 6 more months, sent it back again and this time it cost me $168 to have it refurbished. Now after a couple of months the camera is showing a white LCD screen and will not function at all.Time to give up on Panasonic. Their customer service is non-existant and getting the camera repaired again seems like a waste of time.
Ordered Sony Hi-Fi VCR, delivey date came and went. Called Legend, and was informed VCR was shipped and delivered. I reponded no delivery and they asked my phone no. After telling them, they said They said that the phone no. on the order was wrong and that they had called. I asked them what that had to do with my address and delivery? They said the would run a tracer with FedEx. Every other day Legend called or emailed and asked if I had received the VCR. I told them to quit playing games and send another. They never did. I had to file a dispute with my credit card company. Don't order from Legend! They'll rip you off!
I was very disappointed in this.,did not work....had to go out and buy another one.,
I have had the EXACT same problem with this camcorder that others described. Timed perfectly with the warranty running out, the screen is now black, and it won't record any images, just sound. The repair cost is more than the cost of the camera. I will never buy Sony again.
CONSbad lightingno image stabilizationblurry grainy picssucks up batteriesbad indoorscant see screen @ night or near beachPROgood for startersbets a disposable cameraBTW currently shopping for another one
This product did not work when put into the printer. I went through the process of alignment, cleaning and priming to no avail.
I did a lot of research on LCD TV's, and in my research Syntax Groups kept on popping up. It received very good reviews from most electronics magazines, and so with much antipation I ordered the 30" TV. When I received it I hooked it up to my cable, DVD, and stereo. I immediately had problems. When I tried to route my TV through my stereo system, I found out that by turning my stereo on first, I would loose all power to the TV. The blue light would go out; my remote control would not turn the TV on, nor would the manuel buttons work on the TV. The only way I could turn it on would be to unplug it from the outlet and plug it back in. I called Syntax support and he couldn't figure it out either. I tried using a different outlet for my stereo, but to no avail. I purchased a surge protector, by that did not prevent it either. And now, just the other day, the picture went completely black in the middle of a TV program- no blue screen or anything when I turn it on, although the sound works. It is broke after less than 2 weeks! I am really disappointed. I am considering returning the product back to the on-line store where I bought it from. When it was working, I was completely satisfied with the quality of the picture. This is a good product when working, but I wonder if LCD technology is all that reliable. I might revert back to the old CRTV until they get it right. So if you're thinking of buying one, good luck. I hope it is much more reliable than mine was!April 4: This is an update to my previous review dated March 6, 2005. When I discovered that my 30" Olevia was defective as discribed in my previous review, I decided to call Syntax support to report the problem. They were very curtious and knowledgable and immediately recommeded that I return the TV to them for a new one. Everything was arranged by Syntax. UPS picked up the old one and one week later, right on que, my new one arrived. I immediately hooked it up and it has been running great ever since. At first I had some streaking in fast-action scences, but I retuned the TV with my cable box turned on, and that solved the problem.One week later, my telephone company installed a new digital cable system. This is the latest technology and far superior to the old analog system. Their cable box is a small modem through which comes my telephone; DSL, and cable TV.Some notes of advice: If you have the connections, use the S-Video input on your Syntax to view either cable or Satellite TV. Even though it will not be High Def. it will be much superior to the RF connection. The picture is much brighter and clearer and the flesh tones are great. Also, use your Component connections for your DVD player/recorder. This also is much superior in quality to the RF connection.I am very happy with this TV. I'm glad I made the dicision to return the old one. I would recommend this TV to anyone. I rate this product 4 1/2 stars
When I ordered the dual pack, I was only shipped a single cartridge, when I called Databazzer, they said I have to mail back the one that was shipped and when they receive it they would send out the correct one which could take 4-6 weeks in total. So I sent it back for a credit and will never purchase from them again.
I am 100% pleased with this camera, deffinately meets my expectations and more, the only problem is, when ordering it from gfas_care, it came in a ziplock bag, with a bent up User's Guide and NO CHARGER. WHAT A RIP OFF! I am satisfied with my camera, not satisfied with the seller. I would never purchase an item from them again.
I bought this recorder 3 days ago, intending to use it to record lectures and interview. At an interview yesterday, there was moderately loud background music and the recorder was placed about 50cm away from my interviewee.Upon playback, the music was louder than my interviewee and there was a lot of "airy atmosphere" noise. These made it difficult for me to transcribe the interview. I'm glad I wrote notes as well during the interview.I went back to the Sony shop the same day and exchanged the M-800v for a M-670v.This is what I noticed:- The 670v is just a wee bit bigger than the 800v- 670v also uses AAA batteries (I'm not sure why the other reviewer said the 500 and 600 series use AA batteries).- 670v's speaker is bigger and can playback louder than the 800v (you're thus able to record from further away and still hear what the speaker is saying)- When the salesperson did a short test recording with a plug-in microphone - he was persuading me to buy one - there was not much improvement, for both models. There was moderate background music and again the background music recorded pretty loud.I intend to convert future lectures/interviews that are important or blurred up by background noise into MP3 format. And then try to sharpen them using software.This site teaches you how to do it:http://www.ciol.com/content/pchelp/howdo/100091401.asp
The only drawback to this case is there is no screen protection. It is nice that it has a clip, and it fits the mp3 player snugly, but... Would be nice if it has a clear "window" to protect the screen.
I bought the cooler after reading some reviews on the site, but when it arrived I discovered that it is not built for the 15.4 inch Macbook Pro, the cooler is not wide enough, and so the laptop sits on the fan itself, without any space between the fan and the cooler. More surprisingly, you can only plug the fan on one side of the laptop, since if you try to plug it on the left side near the power connector, it will not allow you to plug in your power cord! After seeing these two I simply put it back in the box and sent it back!
My Unit was blown when I connected to higher power adpter by mistake. NO in built surge protection.. Ports become too hot rapidly...
I rarely write reviews, but I feel the urge to warn other shoppers after my bad experience with Linksys wireless PC cards.I am an XP/Linux/networking/hardware expert with 5 years of experience. The Linksys card is durable, looks great, and is a breeze to install under WinXP and Red Hat Linux. However, the card has two critical faults: (1) the range is poor and (2) sometimes the card refuses to connect to the WAP.The second problem makes this card unusable in my opinion. The card either fails to find the WAP after booting or drops the connection mid-session and does not recover. I haven't found a solution to the problem, but I've seen several postings on the web about the same issue.I've had a great experience with other Linksys products (hubs, routers), but the WPC11 version 3.0 is junk. SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE AND BUY A DIFFERENT WIRELESS CARD!
As you know I just bought this cable along with the Panasonic DVD-RV31K as you people suggested. Very unfortunately I have no information either in the cable package nor in the player's manual on HOW OR WHERE TO INSTALL this cable from the palyer to my TV set (Sony KV-32S45). Please guide me where or whom to call for this information; otherwise, I'm going to return this cable to you. Thank you in advance for you help. Happy holidays.
The stickers didn't even come off the paper and if they did they ripped in half and were ruined... a horrible product. I regret paying shipping and handling for this product. DO NOT BUY!
The main problem is that, I cannot fix the position of microphone to each position that I want. The other problem is that I cannot fix the position of headset on my head, it isn't flexible.
Camera looks cool, and is well priced versus other 3MB competitors but watch out -- I am returning mine1. MAJOR BATTERY PROBLEMS: takes 4 AA, and I was going thru 12 a day over christmas holiday and I'm not by any means a power user2. MAJOR USB PROBLEMS: have Win98 and having lots of usb driver issues. Finally got it to work on a win2k machine, but after downloading pics the camera would freeze and require me to take out battery to restart
This thing sucks! I used it for a few years until one day the combination changed. I wish I'd read the reviews on here before I purchased this piece of crap. Like someone else I just banged the crap out of it until it broke. thankfully Dell makes such a good computer that a few bangs did no damage. I HATE YOU TARGUS!
The display died shortly after the warranty expired the display went out. It continued to work properly otherwise. The cost to repair the display was not justified.
For these few months I've owned this printer only two first weeks were trouble-free, all the rest of the time it was clogged in the any way possible. It is usually one-two weeks interval while it is working, after that one of the colors disappears. One cleaning procedure doesn't help, I've usually repeat it for the five-six times and no results. Very often after cleaning cycles results even worse then before. I've noticed sometimes cleaning doesn't help, but it magically starts working on other day. This printer has its own temper, and it never prints when you want :( and you never know will you be so lucky today to get something decent out of it.Overall picture quality is pretty good. It likes only Epson paper, when I've tried HP Premium Photo paper I didn't get any good results.Considering overall quality and reliability I would never recommend this printer to anyone, as well as any Epson at all. This is the first and last Epson for me, it's for sure!
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 still did not get the item yet.What is going on?Please let me know ASAP.Thanks,Yong
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 can't believe this card gets good reviews. The only time this card was useful for me was when I was using it in the same room as the hub. Stay away from this card.I wasted money on three of these cards and while I had no problem setting them up they have an extremely limited range. Once you get about 20 feet away the connection status drops to poor. Once you have to go through a wall or upstairs/downstairs the link drops entirely. Very very disappointing.I finally bought a CISCO Aironet 350. What a DIFFERENCE! Signal strength is at least 100% better. The client tools are also much better. I can now use my laptop anywhere in the house. I am now looking at replacing the Linksys PCI cards too!
We bought this product for my grandmother to use. She has a computer, but no internet or email, because we live too far away to fix the computer should she not update her anti-virus correctly and get a virus (or just end up with one out of lack of computer knowledge). She wanted it so badly that even knowing it was a glorified fax machine, we bought it for her.We moved her old fax machine out of the way to make room for it (she knows how to use a 2-way fax). It then took us close to two hours to set it up because lights kept blinking and we had to call customer service and wait for them to call us back. Ironically, when you call the "help" number, they tell you that you can troubleshoot on their web site.Now it's set up, but this thing is a huge rip off. Not only do you buy the machine, but you pay $100/yr to have a one-way fax machine and you can't even use regular paper-you have to use their "special" paper, even though it's 8 1/2 x 11" paper. The printer will not work if you try to use regular paper.Basically: I would recommend a fax for seniors that understand how to work one. My grandmother has a fax and a computer but wanted "email." Given the costs of the $100/yr and the special paper, they should be able to scan something in and send it back at the very least.
Tried it on two different car stereos. On both, experienced no bass reponse and much treble distortion. This is junk. I'm beginning to believe that Belkin could care less about the quality of their products. I had another attachment of their's for reading compact flash cards and had to trash that as well. Same issues - extremely poor engineering (if they know what that is) and very unpleasant to use. I feel like I was ripped off on both items.
I used this lens on my XTi with good results. After upgrading to a 40D, many of my shots were not focused properly. I thought it was the camera but it (apparently) was not. The lens is great from f4 to f16. But from f1.4 to f2.8 the images were not sharp. This was with careful testing using tripod, focus charts, remote shutter release, etc. It's not my failure to understand depth of field. I returned the lens.
I recived the Palm T5 on time however; it dose not sync to my computer or any other computer running WIndows ME, Windows XP or Windows 7 32bit O/S. I finnaly took the thing apart and used parts to fix my old palm T5.
I bought this to replace the battery on my APC Back-UPS LS 700. I don't have any unusual service demands for the UPS. It's plugged in all the time and I use it for my computer equipment. My printer is plugged into the printer socket on the UPS. The original battery lasted 3 years, but the replacement died 2 days after the 1 year warranty expired. This battery is suppose to go 3-5 years when it's used in "float" (always plugged in) service. I'm going to try an off-brand replacement battery this time which has a 2 year warranty.
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.
There is an old saying "When you hit rock bottom, stop digging." HP shpuld take that advice. I have owned several HP printers, and while the hardware is (usually) very good, the software is marginal at best. My biggest complaint used to be that HP would deliver version 1.0 of the software for a particular printer, and update it maybe once, and then never again. So, for instance, Vista comes out and good luck getting any HP drivers for older models except for the top of the line commercial printers like the HP LaserJet 5si/simx. However, this printer is an example of the new low they have achieved. This printer hit the market about the same time as Vista with only their "basic" driver. On their web site they promise to deliver the full driver titled the "HP Photosmart Pro B8300 Full Feature Software and Drivers" package EARLY IN 2007. Well, here we are in LATE 2007 and no driver package. No wonder Amazon wants to sell this thing cheaply! I'll bet HP gave them a really good deal on these puppies. So before you buy this printer look at HP's web site and see if they have the "full featured" i.e. not basic drivers available for your operating system. Also, check the price on replacement ink cartridges. And finally be aware that this model does not have an ethernet port built in. Some of the reviews implied that this model came with an ethernet port, but that is an optional feature that this unit doesn't have it! Good luck.
I will give it negative star if I can.I am not saying you should not buy this mouse, but definitely I will not buy another one of this kind...
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.
Tiny sound and no base whatsoever. I bought it based on positive reviews and it did not live up to my expectation. Oh, well ....
This product does not work with Harmony 650 Remotes. Make sure you verify if this will work with your remote before buying.
Tried altering every variable mentioned in the instructions (buffing time, buffing direction, number of drops), and tried all of these configurations on both an iPhone 4 with one relatively large scratch on the screen as well as an iPod classic with a screen that was covered in very small, very shallow scratches (just in case the product worked better in one case than in the other).This product did NOTHING.I'm not so much upset that I can't get a refund for my purchase of iDrops (purchased directly from their website), but rather the 3-4 hours I wasted trying in vain to get this product to do ANYTHING at all except "be an ineffective blue liquid."The only way I could give a worse review of this product is if it actively did harm to my iPhone or iPod - as it is, iDrops just wastes your time.If you are looking for something to clean the *back* of an iPod or iPhone, you may want to look for a product called "IceCreme" - I cannot endorse the product, since I have not tried it myself, however unlike iDrops the manufacturer of IceCreme will give you your money back if you find it does not work.
I got a 3ft cable in a 5ft bag so i went to wallieworld to get one i can use.
It was a good capacity at a cheap price, but very slow on D90 when images were set to RAW or Large JPEG.Died within less than a year of occasional (sometimes on weekends) use - not recommended!
I followed the instructions and the only thing that it does do, I can see who calls me and when but that is all the rest of the things is says in the instruction manual it does not do. I kept because it was not worth the price of s&H to send it back or I would have. It good for a caller ID and that is ALL.
These stay in my ears really well while I'm jogging, and they do a good job of blocking out ambient sound, but the sound sucks. Just about anything on my iPod--hiphop, rock, classical--sounds like it's on tiny laptop speakers. Disappointing after spending all that money!
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 just bought a Panasonic Palmcorder model PV-L750. It came with a program 'Digital PhotoShot' but it...well...rots. And there is no other driver on the disc except for the one that goes with that program. I've been looking everywhere for a driver to install the camera in Windows. I already have a great graphics program. All that I need to get to use it with the camera is the driver. I've tried the Panasonic site and emailing them about it.
The ETA feature is useless. You can NOT set the speed limits on roads, they assume that 50mph is good enough. I called tech support and was told that there was no fix for the problem but "the ETA gets more accurate the closer you get to your destination"....duhhhhhhh. I have since returned it and bought a Garmin Nuvi 750.
I had always heard that Sennheiser had a great reputation for quality in their audio accessories, but I was really disapointed about the sound quality of these headphones, the bass is really bad and the overall sound is not rich enough. I love the sporty design of these headphones but it's all looks and doesn't back it up with a great sound. Especially not worth the price.
I would advise not to order GRX 500 series from Sonystyle's website.Oct 22: Order placedOct 29: Order status not shown up on online order tracking.Waited 30 min on customer hotline and was told order was in process and informationw would be available 7 days from order date.Nov 3: E-mailed about status and was told order was built to order and in process of building.Nov 5: Further enquiry about the same simple question: What is Order Status? Issue unresolved.Nov 7: Same question. Possible Cancellation of order and was told to call customer hotline again. Issue unresolved.Nov 8: Told me I would have received an e-mail. But, I never did. Will I ever receive a confirmation of cancellation of order? I don't want to be billed for it later on and want to place an order somewhere else.
I am not particularly happy with the product. The sound is really tinny and cracks up midway up the volume range. The audio performance should have been better with a speaker priced close to $80. The only benefit is that it runs on USB as well, but then the sound output drops to half. Overall, will not recommend to others.
Purchased this radio and set it up by the manual. This radio will NOT operate with AC power alone. It also requires 3 AA batteries to operate the digital readout. Within the first 3-4 days the batteries were drained dead and unit would not operate.I changed to new batteries and again in about 3-4 days, thoses batteries were dead. I replaced with the 3 set of batteries and once again, about 3-4 days they were dead again. The radio was set on &quot;Alert Only&quot; so, therefore would not constantly play, only when receiving a weather bulletin. Only once during my 2 week ownership did the unit alert, and that was during a weekly test from NOA radio. This unit was absolutely terrible. Thank goodness for the good people at Amazon, I was able to return this crap back at no cost to me, and a full refund. I strongly suggest that you look at another specific brand besides a battery eating monster like this one was. Very Disappointed in this brand.
I am going to keep my review short and to the point. Like the palm IIC this portable won't fit in you pocket. Its to bulky. You would be better buying a sony CLIE, or palm 505 before investing your money in the prism.
has a lot of problem with configuration:comp does not want to find it,then even when it "connected", some time I can see internet, some time not,then after some time on start it does not want to connect, and I have to reinstall driverfinaly it stop working
I was using this to connect a Windows PC, Linux PC, and an Apple Mac mini to one keyboard, mouse, speakers, and monitor.It always ran hot to the touch. After one year the thing is dead; way too short of a life span for such an expensive KVM.IOGear online tech support sucks. I waited 30 minutes to chat with a live agent only to be told to submit a trouble ticket -- worthless and unhelpful.The saga continues...IO Gear had my device for nearly two weeks only to return it with no information. One would assume that they did something to fix the device, but it was still non-functional.So we do a second RMA -- wait another ridiculous amount of time to get a replacement device. This was obviously a re-worked device WHICH ALSO DID NOT WORK.Not only does their customer service SUCK the obviously have NO QUALITITY CONTROL at IO Gear.Every time I call Technical support on this I'm on hold for 30 minutes only to reach someone who is far from having any technical knowledge of the device. I would have expected at least some scripted "have you tried this" trouble shooting, but they just schedule another RMA. The fact that they immediately go to a RMA tells me they know these devices are historically faulty.I'm making it my personal goal to inform everyone I can to stay away from IO Gear hardware.
I got took for a ride on this deal. Got sent the wrong item and when I returned it. I did not get refuned my $12.88 shipping costs for sending it back to the seller. Very poor business practices.
I thought wireless might be more easy for ironing the clothes but not it not easy, infact I have pause after every 5 mins for 3 mins to heat up the iron. Not happy with this product though using it as I bought it for high price my bad for choosing wrong product.
Its a OK tripod, it can handle the weight of my D5000 and short light lenes. But with my Tokina the ballhead will slowly drift downward. I returned it after 2 weeks and had to pay for shipping. The legs are a lil flimsy extended. When fully closed you can remove the upper piece for better storage...kinda big for a small tripod imo
I only gave this a one-star rating instead of a zero (based on design only). However, the quality control of the CD player is questionable. The first time we purchased this product, we had to exchange it because the CD player was not recognizing the disks. The disks in the one we own now skip and has a tracking problem.
This product repeately turned itself off after 10 minutes or so. The tech support people were great and sent us a new one, but that unit had the exact same issue. We had to return it for good, assuming that it's a defect in all of the units.
I have had several Nikon bodies and several Nikkor lenses. I've been very pleased with all things Nikon. The MC30 is the only exception, and for several reasons:1 - Cost. Though Nikon products are expensive, they're usually worth it.2 - Connection. The MC30 is a nuisance to thread on the body (currently, my D700). This may in part be due to the location on the body, but a longer connecting piece and larger knob would be in order. It is particularly difficult in cold weather when your fingers are freezing.3 - Durability. The cord separated from the connecting portion - perhaps due to 2 above.On the positive side, the MC30 works and doesn't require batteries. I just expected it to last more than a few uses.
This product was very poorly and cheaply made. It doesn't cost much, but why waste the money on garbage. KNOCKOFF!!!!
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.
I received this alarm/radio/cd player for Christmas a year ago. It probably took half that time to figure out how to make the alarms work. The radio reception has always been less than adequate, but the CD player simply stopped working after a year. My husband's Sony has been going strong for five years, so I think it's reasonable to expect more...
I dont know about the installation on this thing. Tryed to install this with the Bluetooth card supplied and my new HP Pavilion with Bluetooth built in you would think it would be easy. No way!!. After two hours on my own, then two hours to a guy in India who did not know anything, I gave up. Boxed it up and sent it back. Its also bigger then you would expect, its not something you can put in a brief case with a laptop. Its way too big. Your better off bring a cheap LexMark printer with a USB cable.
Just received my orders - 1)Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset, and 2)Panasonic KX-TCA86 Comfort-fit headset with travel fold design. I am not alone in the house, and we have 2 computers - one upstairs, the other downstairs. I used the MS LifeChat w/o a problem because it has a USB connection. But the Panasonic KX-TCA86 I could not try because its 2.5mm connection is too small incompatible w/ the computers' or monitor's plug in connectors.However, the Panasonic has a more comfortable & lightweight fit than the MS LifeChat. I can leave it on my head much longer than the LifeChat.
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 wanted to rate this item zero stars but the system wouldn't allow it!I was amazed at how poorly these earphones performed in comparison with the earphones that came with my IPOD Shuffle. I had expected that they would be more noise-blocking at least, but they were not and the general sound production was dreadful. I returned them immediately - don't waste your time!
I'm not into writing reviews, but this product is bad enough that I felt I had to. I'm an electrical engineer by trade.So, I bought the item, and tossed the CD in. THE DAMNED CD SYNTAX ERRORS OUT. I know a few other people have mentioned this as well, but come on, D-Link... that is just lame. The software won't install.I went to their website to download things, and the software they have is out of sync with the manual. I cannot get my computer to see my webcam, so I am stuck at step 1. (Okay, step 2, step one is "power the thing on")D-link has lost my business. This is just sad. Releasing a product that they didn't even bother to test. They should be ashamed of themselves.
I bought it because it said that it comes with AC adaptor. But you know what, the AC power adaptor is not supplied with USA, Cannadian models. I felt like been cheated. At least they should have let me know that I am getting. Maybe next time I should check with the stores first before I get anything on-line.
I purchased the Powershot ELPH SD1000 & this case was shown as the case for this camera, so I ordered with the camera. However, the camera does not fit in the case. The case is too small for the SD1000 camera. I am returning the case today.
After a month it is still not working.I programed it and it would not work. Then it would not recharge.After 2 phone calls to tech support I was getting the run around and was told I would get a replacement unit. Never happened. They claim it is the battery and it takes 2 weeks to get the battery. I asked for an extension of the 60 days of free support until the unit gets working. I was told this is impossible. They would make a note in my account.Buying a Loitech Harmoney 1000 was the worst decision I ever made. I wish I would have put the $300 on the Cardinals to go to the Super Bowl. I now have a $300 peice of medal that does nothing. I would never recommend to anyoner to ever buy a Logitech remote. I have bought a Marantz and gotten much better support. More expensive but it will work and they will support it.
I wish I had stopped and looked at the reviews more carefully. This does NOT work with my 5th Generation iPod Nano. My bad for not reading further but this shouldn't be rocket science to have this capability on these devices. I don't know who to fault here: Apple for whatever they did between versions, the manufacturer of the cable or Amazon for not having this crucial piece of information in the description. Amazon - update the description for compatibility!
This product only worked for a few months. Now it is inoperable. I have a head set that was much cheaper and lasted me over 2 years. I was very unsatisfied with this product. I will never purchase anything from this company again for my computer accessory items.
I'm a licensed HAM Radio operator and I'm quite familiar with things like this.Of the two radios, one works, the other one squelches every 30 seconds or so no matter what I set it to. We have 2 motorola units and two Xact wrist radios as well.The only one that has problems is this one Motorola unit. Since the other Motorola one works, I'm guessing (hoping) this is not a design flaw, but a QC problem.Overall, stay away from this one.
Tried everything to make it work, could get an image to be displayed. Very cheap price, very cheap construction.
The headphones showed up and there is a huge part of them that goes un noticed when looking at them on the internet. I couldn't even tell you what that part does only that the headphones are meant for travel and this large switch or part makes it less attractive for travel.
I purchased two of these filters; one for a Canon Vixia HF G10 camcorder and the other for my wife's Canon Powershot G9. The filters appear to be well manufactured with a very smooth movement. They can be a little tight when trying to remove. There is enough depth on them to affix a lens cap which is a plus. What greatly annoyed me is that both filters showed areas where the coating was missing. One of them appears to have a superficial scratch where the coating is missing, but there is no actual damage to the glass. Because my G10 has a filter mount much greater than the front lens element diameter, I am keeping the least damaged filter because the blemish is very close to the edge and seems unlikely to cause a problem. The other one is being returned. These problems do not appear to be any fault of the vendor because the filter packages are sealed, so I blame Hoya who should be ashamed of themselves. I've used Hoya with great satisfaction for 40 years, and this is the first problem I have ever encountered. Disgraceful.
I was disappointed with these headphones for few reasons: 1) the price leads you to believe that the headphones will perform unlike any other headphones on the market RESULT: poor to non-existent bass; 2) reviews are rather good RESULT: don't trust all reviews. I am returning the product after the first 5 minutes of use. Frankly my Sony MDR-A35 perform 10 times better and have better bass plus no hassle to put them in the ears and no need to change ear-plugs etc. Sony cost $19.99, Etymotic ER6i cost $140. I rarely return items (especially after paying a high price for shipping) but this time the disappointment is motivating enough for me to ship back the item.
shipping & handling not like amazon... they'll ding you 4.98 PER ITEM. Amazon should censor them for such practices. see other reviews w same problem. Amazon products: GREAT. 3rd party provider products: BEWARE!
I do not recommend buying this product. I opened a brand new Star Wars DVD and mid-way during the movie, it skipped to a different section of the movie. I checked the DVD and there were no scratches and no dust in the DVD player. A few minutes later, the sound went completely off. I tried a few different audio cables to no avail, the solution for me was to turn the player off, and then turn it back on... after that, I got sound again. I will concur with other reviewers that this product is buggy, and it's a waste of $150 - I've gotten better bug-free performance from a $40 DVD player from Costco, which was made from solid metal unlike this flimsy plastic buggy POS. Also, the Open button on the player often needs to be pressed several times before it will actually open the tray for DVD insertion, and this is very annoying.
Yes the look and feel of and i-pod. To bad it does not also have the quality and reliability. Do not buy this product. It has a major design flay in the actual music plaler conection. If you want to put files on it you must hold in the jack really hard and that is time consuming and anoying. If you dont think that is so bad you must do the same thing to charge it. This cheap nock off has ruend my fath in jeneric brands.
I previously owned a Sony Cyber Shot Camera, but lost it. I loved that camera and it took great pictures and movies. So I hunted for the same type of camera - a Sony Cyber Shot. Little did I know, not all Cyber Shots are created equal.In this camera, the sound is horrible. It's not even worth watching the videos it's so bad. You can't hear sound play back on the camera itself. You have to download the videos to a computer in order to hear the sound. The internal memory is tiny. The photo taking capabilities are OK, but nothing to shout about. It does not have a view finder, so on sunny days you don't know what is in your frame. Overall, I am very unsatisfied with this camera. It does the job, but when you buy a new camera, and a few months later you find yourself thinking, man I would like a new camera, that's not a good sign.
Ok RioVolt SP100 is a good first generation mp3/cd player, I'll give it that, hell it's probably much better than a lot of the second generation mp3/cd players on the market as far as features go(navigation, id3 tags, etc.).Alright let me cut to the chase; I use a portable audio device frequently for my daily commute and I need a player that is durable with good skip protection. Unfortunately the RioVolt SP100 is not what I wanted. Yes it is a great player if you're going to have it sitting still on a desk, but I need something that I could move around with and not skip so often, its not even like I jog with it, I just walk with it and its skips. Another bone that I have to pick with it is that it's just so darn big and bulky, but that's a minor problem compared to the skipping.I brought this player when it was fairly new on the market and there weren't many other mp3/cd players to choose from, so I would advise anyone considering buying this player to look elsewhere, especially now that there are better mp3/cd players on the market.
- Screen went dead long ago.- Locks up 2-3 times per use. For some reason, it ust diesA friend who has one had the same problems with hers. She went out and got an ipod.
In theory, this is a great idea. We got one for my elderly mom so she could get pics and notes from family. But HP insists on sending HER an e-mail to tell her she's either running low on ink or paper.Now that makes sense. Let's USE some paper and ink to alert you that you are running low. ?????These notices confuse and upset her. (She's legally blind and uses a special machine to see the e-mails she receives.) Since her account is set up through my regular email address, I asked HP - begged them, in fact - to stop sending these notices to her. She can't see them, understand them, etc.Their response? "The notices are sent out so you know when the ink is running low. It is not possible to turn off this feature."Something tell me, that if I said, "Fine, cancel the service" - they would magically find a way to turn off this feature.If you do purchase this machine, do NOT buy the ink directly from HP, an option that is conveniently presented in the e-mail notice. Buy it from Amazon, much cheaper and free shipping.
item didnt work,, was cheep and not worth the shipping to send back... shipping was 3 times the items cost..
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
I got it as Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging.When I got this product Card case was totally broken and some part of the card was broken so this Memory card opened slightly.Looks like a huge truck ran over it.The card works but card's body is partially broken.I'm not happy with it.Feels like using a memory card which someone thrown out.
The day I received this item I tested by looking at the skyline outside my window and everything looked fine enough ... unitl I accidentally dropped it on the carpet. The short fall made the whole insides of the scope come apart and next time I looked through it there was just a blur.
I used FirefoxPortable on this and found the speed adequate. It just stopped working after about 18 months.
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.
Got these binoculars for my wife at Christmas this year so they are about 3 months old. We went on around 5 short hikes when the stitching binding the strap to the case came completely out of one side dropping the case to the ground. I emailed Canon expecting an apology and a new case. I got the apology, but it was with an explanation that the cases have NO warranty and I was out of luck. After spending over $300 on this product by a well-known company with a high reputation and owning it only 3 months, I expected better. The binoculars are nice, but what happens when the strap on your unwarranted case breaks, drops and breaks your binoculars, and you call Canon? Very poor quality cases. Right now I cannot use the binoculars because I have no case and have to figure something else out. So what good are great binoculars you cannot use?Binoculars - 5 stars; Case - 0 stars; Canon - 1 star
I wish I had an explanation for why these headphones fail after just a few weeks of routine use. I'm currently on my fourth pair, which just conked out today, and I've had exactly the same problem with every one: suddenly, for no apparent reason, the satellite reception just stops. The display on my Pioneer Inno XM receiver shows the message "check antenna" or "no signal." And that's it - no more satellite radio. (The headphones continue to work for playback of recorded music, so it's just the satellite reception function that's problematic.)Naturally I've contacted Belkin customer service, and so far they've replaced each defective pair without charge, but the hassle and inconvenience of having to pack up the old pair and ship it back to them, and then having to wait two or three weeks for the new pair to arrive is getting old - very old. And what's annoying is the Belkin customer service reps I've spoken to on the phone claim they're not aware of any problem with the product.Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any alternatives. No one else makes anything similar. If anyone has figured out what the problem is with these things, I'd certainly like to know!
I received this product in the mail and after to days of scratch free protect the sticker collected dirt and fell off. If you want scratch free protection break down and by a cover.
This USB-2 cord was promoted as bundle purchase with the Canon scanner, implying that it was a necessary accessory. However, the scanner comes with a perfectly adequate USB-2 cord, this would only be needed if you had a need to have a scanner 16 feet from your computer - unlikely.
Simply, this unit was bought as a gift for my wife to show pictures of the new baby. It would not charge properly and gave the unclear pictures a red tint. I e-mailed customer service 2 weeks ago and still have not heard back. I sent it back to amazon last week.
I have purchased this camera in 1999. I have used it for a few times. The pictures came out great. However, it did not work like 13 months later. When I moved the shell to turn the camera on, it did not turn on at all. I can hear the motor is running. But it was not working at all. Since it is already over one year old, I have to pay to get fixed. It will cost me like almost a hundred dollars. I just bought another camera then. I was disappointed that it did not last as long I want it to.
Used this with a nortel meridian phone system. The cone shaped spinner came apart from the handset end of the cord assembly. The sound quality was good until it broke. However my reason for purchasing this was to avoid replacing phone cords that get tangled. This didn't solve the problem.
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 ordered the Garmin 360 based on reviews of the 350 for my husband's birthday. It arrived and he opened it. He actually read the instructions first - he then turned it on and chose language etc. The first thing you notice is that the manual is for the 310/360. The instructions did not match up with the accessories that were included in the box. O.K. so they did not update it so great, well it is made in Taiwan. But when he went to put it on again, it was deader than a door nail. We called tech support and were blown off. Nasty - Really third rate won't give out last names.We gave then ours. "Jack" couldn't be found when we called back. No email addresses for supervisor. Why do they hide? Called corporate put into voice mail. Bet you can count on them for service after the return time to Amazon. We will follow up - glutton for punishment asked for replacement.
Unit worked great for about a year and a half. I switched it to a different TV and it no longer switched at all automatic or manual. Money lost, currently purchasing another one without the features. Wish it was not too late to return.
I work for a large retail computer store. I have finially started refusing to sell these units. Atleast half of the units come back with some type of power problem. We cannot get the units in fast enough. Not for new purchases, but for people that have had the units for a few weeks. Right now, I have a list of 6 people waiting for our store to recieve them in.HP did a fantastic job on their H1910. The unit has it's flaws but works excellently. With the kind of mess the 5455 turned into, Dell is going to start seing a lot more of the market share. If you like the Ipaqs, and you want all the gadgets, go with the 3955, for the extra 200 bucks you can buy the USEFULL gadgets that the 5455 has. The screen may look great on both of the units, but compare the flex of the screens and you'll see the 3955 hardly moves.
I bought this laptop a year ago from Circuit City as a present for my husband.In less than a year it had a hard drive and a cd/dvd drive replaced, and the batttery pack, ram, and the OS and programs, removed, and installed over and over again.New year's eve was spent talking to technical service people from India, and Seattle, on the first day of the new year more of the same with India and finally with some Spanish speaking people.Last time I heard from a supervisor of the supervisor that I needed to fax the receipt for the purchase of the laptop in order to bring it to another supervisor to determine what to do. I still have not heard from them.The laptop is an useless paperweight, sad reminder of money, time, and confidence in HP lost.Bottom line, buy MAC.
I thought the IO was a handwriting recognition device that would save me from banging the keyboard. No such luck. According to the reviews I should have read before purchasing it, it simply makes pictures of what you write.Anyway, I tried to install it and after receiving numerous error messages contacted the company. Their recommendation would have involved going deep into the system to make changes on something I hardly can understand. (I started to do so and ended up with my XP interface changing partially to a WIN 2000 interface --for shutting down) Maybe I'll put it up for auction on the Web. I guess I'll go back to voice recognition.
I'd like to give this product a better rating but I can't. It's not that I don't want to but I wasn't able to use it. When I received it I found that not only would it not fit onto my Sony A700 camera, but it would not accept my old Minolta flash units. I was hoping to save some money and use my old flash but looks like I'm going to have to buy a new flash unit for my new Sony camera. So before you buy this item be sure to confirm that it will work with the camera and flash you are planning to use it with.
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.
Two weeks after receiving this product, the plastic clips on both ends of the network cable snapped off, and even when held in place, it does not provide a connection.
The specs for this camera say that it has Pan/Tilt and Zoom. The tilt works good. The zoom is digital vs optical but the low quality digital zoom is expected for a camera in this price range. The Pan does not work UNLESS you are zoomed in, then it Digitally Pans the view. So I guess it could be called Pan but not really. It does make panning ultra quiet though :-) Before I figured this out I emailed Panasonic. I got a reply back several days later saying that I should be getting a reply on my question about this camera's pan function from the camera support group and was encourages to rate my satisfaction with the support that I havent received yet. When Panasonic support did email me, they simply said the camera does not have Pan and closed the trouble ticket.
Common problem:Amp fails. Sub will start making a machine gun sound without even having audio signal driving it.C6 capacitor fails. Straight from the BU120 service manual from Infinity's website. There's an appended memo that indicates this is a common problem and to replace the capacitor with an upgraded capacitor (10 micro-farad, 100 volt, non-polar electrolytic).I've had both of these problems. The C6 capacitor basically just got up and disappeared. There was virtually nothing left of it after it blew.The amp was replaced once already, but apparently failed again.I think the speaker itself is good quality, box is well constructed. The circuitry is terrible.
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.
Works on light scratches but not deep. Therefore it depends what you need it for. Overall I wouldn't recommend it.
I was anxious about this remote when it hit the market. I was waiting monthes to buy it and turn a cluster of remotes into one nice touchscreen. I also bought the remote for use with Z-WAVE lighting controllers I bought. WHAT A DISSAPOINTMENT!The software (web page) you use to program this thing is absolutely horrible! I create web applications on my spare time, and to create a web app that is used to program a remote is a VERY BAD IDEA. Logitech's programming software is so buggy its not even funny. Not to mention using static web services to program this thing is just a bad idea..I spent countless hours programming and reprogramming my remote, because the settings wouldn't take. On top of that you cant add a ZWAVE device (which is supposed to be easy compatibility) without buying a remote for every ZWAVE device you own and teaching the harmony to use it, even though the devices are in the database.Its a big disappoint as many features advertised, just simply arent there, or "dont work yet"? Yet? Then why put it on the market!!?I agree with the guy above, someone should get fired at logitech..What a shame a nice remote with pathetic programming, sort of like a beautiful child with bad parents..Buy it if you like to gamble and waste 500!!
oops...should have gone for a decent player rather than a picture.Lasted three months then stopped playing and the sound quality is horrible.Buy something else!
I tried to purchase this item but got an email two days later ( after having gone through the exercise of talking to credit card company etc ) that the order is cancelled because this item is out of stock . I wish Amazon removed this item from their website to avoid waste of time of buyers.
I was expecting something really great, but when I tried them out, it was worse than the generic ear phones that came with my Zune. The sound was very tinny and far away sounding. Maybe it works for other people, but it didn't for me. I bought some Bose in the ear ones afterwards and they sound great.
I have never had such a terrible experience with a network component. I bought two of these to use as a bridge to the neighbor's house, since I have plenty of spare bits to share and they're suffering with lousy DSL bandwidth. A couple of bridges, a couple of high gain antennas, we're golden. Right?The antennas work great. If you're buying antennas, Hawking seems to do just fine. But their electronics are beyond terrible. Basic stuff doesn't work or works very intermittently. I pretty much gave up after the first one wouldn't work reliably. But the other day I noticed the extra one sitting on the shelf out in the garage and figured I ought to give them a second chance. After all, maybe I just had a bad one? So I unboxed it, checked the website and saw a firmware update listed. Aha! Of course.....they've recognized the problem and fixed it. Silly me, should have checked on that before. Ok, download and unpack the update, log into the bridge, follow the instructions and.....Power light, nothing else. It's totally bricked. No hint of a way to recover from this zombie state. You can almost hear it muttering, "Brainssss....brainssss..."So now I've got one that has a cheery green light, and one that connects to my network but won't pass traffic. Charming. Whatever you do, don't buy Hawking electronics.
I do not recommend; my Macally BTKEY is dead after 3 months of very light use -- could not connect on May 17 (ordered from Amazon on Feb 5, 2011) to a MBPro 15" and a MBAir.Swapped new batteries out twice to no avail. It was OK for the price, and the gap between typing and actual appearance onscreen was a bit annoying, but tolerable.Since this died beyond the Amazon warranty period, Macally says they will replace it (909.230.6888 - fingers crossed) but I will be searching for a more reliable Bluetooth keyboard with 10-key numeric keypad.Willing to take this risk? There are other similar reviews of this product on amazon.I gambled, but lost.Macally BTKey Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac (White)
will do the job but "just" do the job - not an impressive piece of technology ...
Needles to say, I was excited to see such a low price on an up-converting HDMI DVD player. When I got it home however, the excitement vanished. I hooked the 5970 up via the HDMI connection to my Sony kp51ws520. The first thing I noticed was that it clips the black level, making it somewhat difficult to make out finer details in dark scenes without adjusting the brightness to an unacceptable level. Moments after noticing this, the unit began freezing for a second or two every couple of minutes. I turned it off and decided to try the component outputs. When I tried to turn it back on none of the front buttons would respond, so I had to use the amazingly unresponsive remote. The picture quality with component video is remarkably better in regard to color and black level. If you're thinking this doesn't make sense, I agree. The only explanation I can figure is that in ann. attempt to produce a cheap HDMI interface Toshiba decided to use poorly made circuitry for that section. I returned the unit, and will buy something else that lives up to the potential of HDMI. As a side note, I'd like to say don't let the inclusion of a cable influence your decision. The included cable is crap. [...]. The cables there are silver-lined and gold-plated ("Rev2").
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.
Sure this frame seems like a good value... lots of features at an affordable price. You may even have scored one at some after Thanksgiving Day sale like I did for even less than what Amazon lists it ($49 at Herbergers). But features and price don't count for much if the end result is horrible. I needed only plug in my camera's SD card for one minute to see this frame is a waste. I returned it to Herbergers a day after I tried it, before I made the mistake of giving this piece as a Christmas gift.For starters, don't bother getting any digital picture frame if the resolution is not at least 800x600 pixels. The resolution on this frame is quite frankly horrible. The second major flaw of most of the digital picture frames is the "widescreen" 16:9 ratio. If you are designing a digital picture frame, would you not design it for the aspect ratio at which digital cameras take pictures??! Most digital cameras take pictures by default at a 4:3 ratio. When this frame displays pictures from your card they are stretched to the 16:9 ratio, thus distorting them. Sure there is a feature to display at a 4:3 ratio, but when I tried that setting, the frame over-compensated and squished the picture too much, thus distorting in the opposite direction! You can also run your pictures through the mill and crop them all to the 16:9 ratio as some suggest. But when you are giving this to techno-phobe people as a gift, you want them to be able to simply slap the pictures on the frame and have those pictures display correctly, without a bunch of messing around.Yes you get what you pay for, and sometimes you need to expect less. But in the case of this frame, ANY amount paid is a waste of money for what you get. I ended up buying an 8" 800x600 Westinghouse from BestBuy that was superb in every way to this Nextar dud.
Hey,this router is the biggest POs ever. not only did the router block out some of my webs sites but there tech support ppl can fix anything, the first guy i got told me to swap my eithernet card on the PCI slot say that their was a IRQ conflict, so i swapped the card in the PCi slots. THAT FIXED NOTHING!!!, then i called again the other guy told me to upgrade my firmware, THAT CAUSED EVEN MORE PORBLEM!!!, now i can't get on any of the www .com sites my modem works when i unhook the router. i'm gonna call there tech support again 2 day for the last time then i'm throwing this POS router in teh garbage....
Keys are too small, especially the shift and space bar. It seemed that I had to constantly stop and retype everything because the key I hit didn't take. I had gotten a free keyboard at work for ordering some office supplies and I liked it ok. Not as easy to type on as a regular keyboard but good enough for every day use. I bought this one for home hoping for the same quality but was extremely disappointed. I would definitely want to try before I buy next time because there is a big difference in quality with this type of keyboard.
Looking for this frame and of course the first place I look is of course Amazon.found the frame for 10.00 with prime shipping which I am a member. Clicked on it and the price changed. was not longer a prime and wanted 9.50 for shipping and of course no gareentee that you will get it in time unless you wanted to pay another 20.00.After reading the reviews I realize everything happens for a reason so If it had free shipping I probably would have ordered it and gotten a damaged frame.. buyers beware
Wow, I wish I had read these reviews first. Mine wouldn't even charge. The red light kept blinking. Nothing ever worked at all. I returned it to Amazon asking for a replacement and instead they refunded my money. After complaining about the error, I realize now after reading the reviews that they did me a huge favor. I wouldn't be surprised if it's their policy now since it seems that these radios just plain do not work. I would give it zero stars but Amazon won't let me.
Within a few weeks one speaker malfunctioned and was reduced to a distant high pitched static-filled buzz. Not worth the money.
I'm on my second 160GB Passport. The first was returned immediately due to "bad sectors" errors. The WD tech person told me that I got a faulty product and sent me another one. All he could ship was a refurb (which took a month ) and told me I'd be better off with a refurb because of the testing they go through (what does that say about the original product). Now 5 months later the refurb is getting the same errors. This thing is a piece of junk and WD knows it. I'm not the only person that has had this problem. DON'T BUY!!!
I wouldn't suggest this for business use though. First off Linksys's customer support (is terrible). I've had this for a year now and pressing the reset button has become customary. This is real irritating especially when you have to keep on re-configuring your router (passwords, port forwading, dmz hosting, etc) From reading all these reviews, they seriously overrate this item. But then again I figure that most of this are coming from home users. If a business owner though, reliabilty is an issue with this router. (...) This is a good price for a router though, and it's good for beginners in home networking category.
I have no problem with it but it was a bit over $14.00. Now that they have raised the price to $18.00 not quite as a good deal but stil good since I have had no problems with it.
The product description says that this charger works for all Garmin e-Trex models... Oopps! Except for the Legend Cx, which is the one I happen to have, so it was an expensive mistake for me.
the screen protectors too big, which makes the sides not seal. it's heavy duty, but save your money and buy the Zagg protector. I have used those on 2 different phones, and they are nearly indestructible.
So, I bought the Kit, a number of additional sensors, and even the Repeater/Range Extender.With everything sitting on a table it works. So I programmed everything and installed it. Everything seemed to work fine. Just a bit sluggish.After 24 hours I had to reprogram ALL the sensors. After another 24 hours and nothing worked again. And so all I get now is a constant voice alert that my sensors have all failed.And it won't let me go into programing mode anymore.So... Since I threw out all the boxes, and installed everything with double stick tape, It's not returnable.Stay away for this product, far away.Needs a rating of 0, but the selection doesn't go that low.On a technical side, I took apart one of the door sensors and it uses the same technology and frequencies as a lot of Chinese technology. IE: "eBay Strobe Triggers". You can expect a lot of interference with these.
I ordered this product from this company through Amazon.com. After checking my current unit I found a cable became loose and I did not need the merchandise. I tried to cancel the order via email and was told I was to late to stop the order but I could try to refuse the delivery for a full refund. I was not home when the item was delivered and the carrier left it at the door. I contacted the company again and the sent a return confirmation slip. I took the item to UPS as instructed on Jan 13th. I have not received credit for my return as of today January 29th.
My kids can see better through a toilet paper roll than this "telescope."Meaning, you can't see a freaking thing through it. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Junk. Don't give full refunds. Terrible tech help.
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 read a lot of positive reviews about this card, and I was excited about having 8 more gigs to increase the capacity of my Creative Zen Mp3 player.Unfortunately, when I received the card, I didn't have an immediate use for it, so I didn't check it out right away. I let it sit around for about two months.This weekend I went to use it, and it wasn't recognized by either the Zen or the computer. I've tried several tests to see if the problem was on the end of the computer/mp3 player, but the issue seems to be with the card. It must be a dud.I have to dig up my receipt and see if I kept any packaging. it's too late to return this to Amazon, so I'll see what Transcend has to offer, if anything. It's disappointing to not be able to rely on such a purchase when I most needed it. Now I probably have to go to a local shop and see if I can find something that compares, although I know it will be hard to get as good a deal for this much storage.**** UPDATE *****It's been a couple weeks since I tried using this card. On a whim, I decided to try it again, and this time it worked - my computer found it and so did my mp3 player! Strange! I'll cross my fingers and hope it continues to work after this. It would be a shame to start storing a lot of music or other files on it and then lose it all.
I had read many good reviews of Epson Perfection models, so when the 1250 Photo came on the market I decided to give it a try. Installation was smooth on my PC (930 MHz, 128 Mbyte PIII) and the documentation was clear. Only problem was, there were horrible vertical color streaks over about 2/3 of the scan. The remaining 1/3 looked fine. I double checked all the settings and tried scanning various documents, making sure the document was flat, the glass was clean, etc. always with the same result. In a word, horrible.So I returned the unit for a replacement. (Thank you Amazon for making the return process so painless). Thanks to Amazon, in less than a week, I had a new unit on my desk. Again, installation went smoothly and I looked forward to using my scanner. But again, horrible color stripes, this time over 1/3 of the scan (at least there was some improvement). And this time, the scan head made a terrible noise during portions of the scan. I couldn't believe it! I'm an engineer, so I know something about hardware and software. I always check for system incompatibilities or driver problems first, and this time I could find none. Apparently, Epson is having some quality control problems. So I'm giving up at this point and looking for another scanner.
Within 1 month I started to receive glitches on one of the ports. It took a while to realize that it was the switch, since the problems were intermittent. Now I have 5 ports giving errors and have therefore replaced the switch.Update Feb 2012 - I sent the unit back to D-Link and they sent me back a refurbished unit at no charge and paid for shipping. I am now using the unit on my home network for the past month and so far, so good.The fan is quite loud and would not be appropriate in a living or work space. I have mine in my basement workshop.
jams all the time, always grabs 2 or 3 pages when it's feeding. you have to watch it like a hawk. Absolute waste of time and money unless you want to audit every fax and copy job page by page to make sure it didn't fee doubles. Horrible machine.
Got these based on other decent reviews, and I was semi-happy with them in the beginning. Sound was decent. Microphone worked fine. I bought to use with Skype and had few complaints.The headband adjustments were a bit tight. The cushions are a bit firm and I didn't like they plastic that they are made of. Would prefer foam ones, as don't allow enough breathing and they become little moisture chambers. Be prepared for sweaty ears.But what ultimately left me unhappy was that the sound started cutting out on me and it turned out to be the cord where it enters the headphone. If I fiddled with it, the sound would come in and out. After only about 4-5 months of light use.Using a decent wire and construction shouldn't be difficult or expensive.
Can I just put in my vote for the single worst product of the year? Sheesh --- I have a linksys wireless router and a linksys wireless card. And I'm a computer professional. This should be out-of-the-box easy to set up --- maybe ask for a &quot;password&quot; on one side and a &quot;password&quot; on the other. But NO! I have to know about WEP encryption (encrypt-it-yourself! it's more fun that way!) and subnet design and even then it doesn't work! Worst of all, the software gives no information about *why* it doesn't work --- there's no log, no error messages. Just a big nothing. Even after I got it working (beats me how, I just poked and prodded forever), the &quot;configuration utility&quot; that sits in my task bar does nothing at all useful. If I go to an airport or to another spot with Wi-Fi access, I have to go into the card's Configuration properties, re-set a bunch of stuff (with no opportunity to save my existing settings!), and hope that it'll work. All in all, a very frustrating product. Good luck.
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.
I ordered Original HP Ink Cartridges from Eforcity and, instead, received refilled cartridges. I do not appreciate that type of business and would never order anything from them again. Amazon (not the seller) immediately credited my credit card acct, & the seller did apologize, but that doesn't change the fact that they (the seller...not Amazon) tried to cheat me, and I don't deal with businesses that do business that way. Any way you spin this, it's CHEATING.
This DVD player started out great, but over time it started failing at the same points on multiple DVDs. The DVDs work in every other player I have. Now the places it fails are expanding and it is beginning to refuse to read some DVDs at all. I liked all the features and didn't really mind the slow response time, but this is just a poor example of a DVD player.
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 need something to allow me to connect a USB Gooseneck Light to my Kindle 3. The Kindle has only a MINI-USB port (I THINK that's what it's called) - it's a USB port, but SMALLER than a "normal" USB port. I could PHYSICALLY connect the USB Light to the Kindle by using this adapter and the cord that came with the Kindle ("regular size" male USB plug on one end, "mini size" male USB plug on the other end).But...the light does not come on! I assume that possibly the Kindle mini USB port does not put out enough power to light the light - does the USB light require a certain amount of power to work, and the mini USB port does not provide that? Can anyone shed some light on what's going on here (no pun intended)?And, can anyone tell me what "adapter" I need, to do what I'm trying to do (short of paying $70 for the "official" Kindle cover with light)?Thanks for any help!UPDATE: It just occured to me - maybe this item is DEFECTIVE and THAT is the reason that it doesn't work. I have no way of knowing. I hope someone can help me.
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 bought these earbuds for my IPod for use while running. They sound great while they remain in your ear, but keeping them in your ear is the problem. The large foam inserts only remain in your ear only for a short time; that is until you build up a sweat. Once you start to sweat, the buds will no longer securely fit in your ear and will slide right out.I'm back to using my lousy IPod earbuds again.
This drive is abysmal. The people at ECenton must not have tested it at all because it doesn't work if you need to transfer files from one system to another USING THE SAME OPERATING SYSTEM. Beware.
I bought the Acer AL1912s to replace the aging CRT that I've been using as a second monitor for my Apple PowerBook laptop. I had found that my Powerbook screen was much easier on my eyes than the CRT, and expected the same from an external LCD. Boy, did I learn a lesson. Running at its native 1280 X 1024 resolution at either 60 or 75 Mhz, the image waved left and right; this was most noticeable when reading text, and seemed to be worst after the Powerbook was woken from sleep. I found the monitor a pain -- literally, as in I felt a stabbing pain behind my eye, especially when I turned my attention to the Powerbook but still had the Acer visible in the corner of my eye. The waving and pain went away when I shifted the monitor to a lower resolution, but then of course the image lost sharpness because there was no longer a 1-to-1 correspondence between physical LCD pixels and my Powerbook's output pixels.I don't know whether this was a defect with the specific Acer LCD shipped to me, and it may have mattered that I was using this analog-only monitor with the Powerbook's digital DVI video output and conversion cable. Still, I would have thought Acer could build a monitor with electronics smart enough to stifle the problems I saw. An LCD doesn't have a cathode ray whipping back and forth across the screen, so why should it be constantly (and badly) redrawing images that aren't changing? I bided my time until I could buy an LCD elsewhere with DVI input and the same $200 price point. My new LCD gives me a rock-steady, razor-sharp, and physically painless image at its full 1280 X 1024 native resolution. Much better.
I installed a v.3 card in my Sony Vaio about 9 months ago. The installation and operation on XP home was flawless and if I reviewed the product then, I would have given it a 5 star review. However, the signal pick-up on the card has been diminishing over time - areas that had started out with a strong signal, now register as low. Finally the card stopped working completely. Right now the card only picks up a signal if it is placed right next to the WAP11 and then dies within 10 minutes. This would get one star right now if it weren't for the Linksys techie that tried to talk me through the problem, then suggested a replacement card.
I bought this printer in November of 2005. I haven't used it all that much and it's been treated with care and today for no reason whatsoever, I started eating the paper like a monster and making a horrible clicking noise. I actually looked on here to see if there was any hope of being able to repair it but I don't think I am in any luck after reading all the other reviews. I actually liked this printer but I don't anymore and I wouldn't recommend buying one. It's crap--if you're spending 100 bones--get your money's worth and buy the HP PSC 2210 all in one. You won't regret the extra cash.
Look I'm someone who typically will go into a ton of detail on a review with lots of details as I do write game reviews and did for a couple years on a commercial site so I am trusted.I picked this antenna headset up for a Pioneer Inno not for myself but my wife. While I live and work in town, she's 25mi away in the open fields and countryside at a thoroughbred breeding farm. The inno alone was not working well in general as people say on this side because the antenna is weak and any fabric, fold, or yourself can cut the signal. The Belkin antenna claims that it can drastically boost reception and get you a good signal outside or even in covered areas. Well, bluntly put, it won't. Out in an open field on top of a hill with NO SOUTHERN OBSTRUCTION it actually caused the Inno to get WORSE RECEPTION, and it didn't do a thing at all within a very large wooden barn used for stabling horses. This device promises increased reception and delivered decreased reception on top of a six foot persons head in the middle of the open countryside. Simply put there was NO EXCUSE. I had to return the headphones to Amazon and the radio to Crutchfeld where I picked it up. I have no idea why this piece of equipment gets such a nice rating as it didn't work there, and just as an added piece, even within town here did nothing to improve signal strength indoors either over the standard nub of an antenna the Inno had. Compared I have a Samsung Nexus 50, it sat in the same spot on the desk and got maximum satellite reception (8/8 bars.)Simply put, do not buy as it just is really that bad.
At first I thought that this camera was wonderful BUT it has a lot of things wrong with it...1. It is NOT for fast picture taking, it takes a lot of time for the shutter to close!2. If you don't have an arm made of stone then you will get extremely blurry night shots.3. Goes through battery EXTREMELY quickly4. There is a very slow rebooting time between shots5. Zoom is choppy and hard to use6. Only some of the photos come out when uploaded7. Without the flash the pictures are very, very blurryBut this camera is extremely easy to use just take it out of the box and use it.
I needed a nightlight for my laptop that is mounted in my police car. When I hooked this light up, I quickly discovered that the USB connection was loose and unstable. I also discovered that the light could not hold up it's own weight and rotated downwards everytime i raised it up and bumped it a little. Sorry, but dont waste your money on this light. A sidenote however....Amazon quickly allowed me to return the light and then refunded the entire amount of the cost including postage. They also suppled a return label over the internet for the box it came in. One star for the light and FIVE STARS for Amazon!!
I received this DVD/VCR combo for Christmas and am completely unhappy with it. When playing DVDs, the picture breaks up, skips and freezes. I know it is not my DVDs causing the problem because they work fine on my other DVD player, which is also a Sony. I can't believe this is a Sony product!
As a Sony loyal type I must say I was rather impressed with the V505BX features (vibrant screen, stylish looks, wireless NIC, etc.) It soon became apparent that this laptop has an incessant and inadvertent mind of its own. The touchpad is very buggy and uncooperative, and clicks backward, forward, up, down, sideways (you get the idea)...After reading that other reviewers had similar issues I also noticed the keyboard was not seated very well in its basin. One side of the keypad seems more elevated than the other. (very strange)... As a courtesy, first I sent it to the Sony service site to let them try to fix it. The support rep said they were aware of the touchpad and clicking issue. When I got it back from Sony repair (quickly, which is good), the keypad problem was not any better, and the buggy touchpad was improved, but definately not resolved. O.K. as I said, I like Sony products and want to give it a fair shake..., I then exchanged it for another one (crossing my fingers this experience was not to be repeated)....no such luck! The replacement is far buggier than the first... clicking on it's own! I'm returning this one and wating on the sidelines until I can confirm Sony has fixed it's &quot;false start&quot; on an otherwise well-designed laptop. Truly a disappointment!
I own one 12 cup pot for 4 years and love it. It was time to purchase one again so I bought a 6 cup and 12 cup. When It arrived I just couldn't wait to try the 6 cup. At first I thought I was doing something wrong then I tried again and got the same results. VERY WEAK coffee then I tried the twelve cup and was so unhappy because I got the same results.I am going to send them back and hope they both had a defect and would be replaced with working pots. My old pot made the best coffee and that is what i was hoping for again!!Sadly surprised ;(Presto 12-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffee PercolatorSadly surprised[ASIN:B002LVUIK8 Presto 02822 6-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffee Percolator]]
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
This docking station does not have an aux input as the description stated. I have called Amazon and they sent me a new unit and it is the same way. Needless to say Amazon has not stepped up and made this right for me this time. I am stuck with a unit that I can't hook up my mp3 player with.
Let me start by saying I used the scanning function more than any other.I had no problems with the fax, copying, and printing capabilities which I used lightly. I had no installation problems.But scanning was another story. The basic problem was that the machine jams all the time. I was constantly pulling bits of paper out of the machine. This became such a frequent chore that two different types of needle-nose pliers were stationed next to the machine.Well, finally, one day I was a bit rough pulling paper out of my all in one hp (but it had it coming) and I broke one of the 745 pieces of plastic that makes up that POS.I had to get a replacement quick so I read some reviews (what a concept !) and bought a Canon MX 850. I've had that thing for a few months but it paid for itself within a week. For starters, it rarely jams. The needle nose pliers got to return to the shop. And it duplex scans ! OK, maybe I'm a bit too excited about duplex scanning but duplex scanning has saved me untold hours.
The GigE wired speed was the only benefit of this device. The VPN doesn't work - or at least didn't out of the box. After upgrading the firmware, you can get the VPN to work (kind of), but it breaks FTP access.The wireless disconnected randomly then finally stopped working all together... did I mention that the first one I'd bought failed to boot up at all and I had to exchange it?I finally got tired of fighting with it and re-installed my old 4 port router w/wi-fi.Wait until they have a product that works before buying into this line.
The unit did not do well at playing back WMAs. I tried various bit rates and burn rates on the CD burner as suggested in the accompanying leaflet, but the thing would not play back without glitches. The WMAs played back fine on the computer.
Perhaps I received a defective model. Perhaps it was damaged during transit. All I know is that this piece of luggage has a tendency to jam and remain closed at the most inconvenient of times, and usually in public. Slamming it around, jumping up and down on it, or other extreme measures do not seem to fix the problem (I am, of course, exaggerating, but I have to admit that there were times that hard fists really were applied in hoped of persuading it open, to no avail). I finally gave it up for another briefcase. I do not want to have to wrestle with my briefcase each time I want to grab a pen from within.If you are looking for a briefcase, don't get this one unless you don't care about getting at what's inside without a struggle. Go for something a little less rugged and with less of an attitude. At least you'll be able to use it.
Bulky, drops connections, freezes repeatedly (requiring soft reset), and hard crashed once causing loss of all data. You're outta here, Springport!
From install through use, this scanner was a terrible performer, and a major productivity waster.Installation turned up compatibility problems between this scanner and other HP devices! When the dust settled, the ADF started jamming from the first scans. Clearing jams out of the ADF was a nightmare, and as one reviewer wrote, you really would almost be better off trying to scan your documents with a shredder!Using a paper path cleaner sheet didn't help anything. After a huge waste of time trying to deal with HP support (in India), I downloaded four - four! - patches, which somewhat improved the jamming problem. However, within days the scanning software started having problems, and wouldn't scan. More time wasted on the phone to HP support yielded another software patch - for the wrong product!We finally gave up in disgust and bought the Fujitsu ScanSnapFujitsu ScanSnap S500 Clr 18PPM/36IPM Dupl Scannerlike we should have in the first place - a worlds better product, with much better software.Please, save yourself time, energy and money and don't buy this piece of cr*p - I wouldn't use it as a boat anchor.
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 !
It is very easy to order the Picturemate Print Packs from Amazon. However, when I load them in my printer and print a picture, they always show 3/4 full and not totally full. Makes them run out quicker . . .
I ordered this with next day shipping to arrive in time for a flight. When I got it, I found that the device itself was split along one of the seams on the side. It was hard to push back together and would not hold -- it was clearly assembled wrong. I suspect it may have been refurbished or something.In any case, when I plugged it in to charge, the light shone red and the on/off button doesn't even push in.Totally useless lump of plastic.
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.
These are comfortable to wear and the sound is great, but they are not of high quality construction. Mine lasted approximately a year and a half before snapping near the ear cover. There are similar complaints all over the web. For a $130-140 price tag, I would expect them to last significantly longer. It is definitely disappointing as I remember the pain when I dished out the money. I would avoid these unless you are into disposable headsets.
Worked well for a good while until the cord broke. This is my third cassette adapter form various manufacturers to malfunction. Even still I have purchased another which is still functioning properly.
I purchased this for my Poloroid Camera but I got defective piece. When I inserted this to camera it says card error so not working at all. Brand name is also not so popular so don't buy it.
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.
I have not yet used it overseas but I received an open package which really disappointed me. It looked like it had been returned!
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 usb data charging adapter it is not compatible with ipod shuffle . Don t bother buying one of those. Will not work.
I bought the replaytv 60 hr unit and have had nothing but problems for 7 months. The first unit had a problem with the modem. It would connect to the server only once in a great while. The next 4 (that's right 4 replacement units that replayTV sent) all skipped. I should say they skipped and froze up to be acurate. The last unit not only skipped but also rebooted itself every half hour or so. I am currently waiting for the next unit(these were all different units with different serial numbers not my same unit repaired) but I have given up hope of ever having a working unit. The fact that 5 different units have had problems shows the widespread unreliability of the ReplayTV hardware. When replaytv works it is great but this got to be the worst electronics device I have ever had as far as reliability and I have had quite a few. The first unit I had worked great other than the modem problem. It recorded everything and was a joy to use. The only problem is that if the modem does not work then the on screen tv listings are not updated and you eventually can't record the shows you want. The other units they sent have just been horrible and the last unit with the rebooting was the worst. I am very technically oriented and after countless hours with their tech support each time it was determined that it was hardware/software defects. Replaytv has tried to get the problems resolved but 5 replaytv units not working is just too much. What ever you do...don't buy ANY ReplayTV products or you will get to know their tech. support people very well. Remember, if I have had a problem with 5 different units than the likelyhood that you will have a problem is probably pretty good no matter which model you buy. If you want a DVR then look at Tvio; they can't be worse than RepalyTV. I don't own Tivo but if I had it to do over again....I guess the $9.95 a month doesn't seem so much now. I spent $65.00 shipping it back the first few times before I got ReplayTV to pay shipping each way on later units. Stay away from anything ReplayTV.
This case is terrible. The construction is excellent however it's all for naught as the individual sleeves keep falling out. And since they're individual, it takes twice the amount of time to find the cd you're looking for as you have to thumb through everything twice. I've since taken out the sleeves and use it as a toiletry travel case, thus the extra star.
This item was not functional. The Model 700 would not completely fit into the sleeve even if you removed the antenna. An inexpensive camera case would be more appropriate for the job. Before I bought my GPS I rented a car from Dollar who had Garmin products. Their case was perfect. Too bad Magellan can't produce one.
I'm going to spend more money and get a better quality product next time. The little plastic tabs that hold the case shut have a tendency to break off. About 10% of mine broke on first use, and another 10% broke after being opened and closed 2 or 3 times. The rest seem to be holding up for now.
My low rating was given to call attention to a significant error in the product description.The dimensions given on this and other web sites are significantly incorrect. The listing saysProduct Dimensions: 13.8 x 15.8 x 13.8 inchesIn fact it should sayProduct Dimensions: 13.8 x 15.8 x 6.0 inchesI was expecting a much roomier product, once that could be used for a several day trip. I was quite disappointed to have to scramble to find a suitable replacement. I settled on the ClaireChase Jumbo Laptop Bak-Pack but I have just ordered it and hope it arrives in time.
The construction is pretty poor in my opinion. Bought these for my boys to play with and they didn't last a month. The boys are 10 and 11. Range is bad, reception is bad, battery life bad.
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
I've had this printer for a couple years and it works but it seems like I'm constantly out of ink and I rarely print things.It runs through black ink very quickly. I also runs through the color cartridges suprisingly fast even though I never print photos or things with much color.
Used this unit for a few weeks and returned.Annoyances:Sofware: With ADF scanning, you have to enter scan parameters (paper size etc) again for every scan and it does not have an option to let you to continue scanning more pages then ADF can hold. You will have to use "add to file" function and select all scan parameters again. There is no option to scan double-sided pages as well with using 2 pass scanning. So 3rd party software is definitively needed to get a real value out of ADF scanning.Color Scanning: While B/W scans are fast, color scanning speed is very poor to me. Scanning stack of color pages could take ages. Slow color scanning speed was observed in both USB and network modes.FAX: Number of rings before FAX answers is limited to 4 and I found no way to increase that. No good for SOHO.
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!!
My 320GB Linkstation failed 3 times in 2 years (returned to manufacturer for replacement twice), each time with all bakup files down to drain. If a storage device that is supposed to backup your valuable files fail before the computer hard drives fail, then what's the purpose of having one? I have dismantled the unit, removed the hard drive (for use as a spare), and discarded its casing and board. Think twice before you buy such model. It is not safe to safeguard your files!
The memory card does not work, i tried to email the store for help but they never responded
These do not cancel noise at all except when I attach it to my Ipod and have the sound extremely loud.
I bought this device to store less important data to free up space on the hard drive of my laptop, a Dell Inspiron 8100.It was easy to connect to the USB port, but from that point forward, I was less than satisfied. To start with, there was no instruction manual with this drive and the information in the "Quick Install Guide" that was offered on the software was so minimal and self-evident that it was pointless.I clicked the WD Sync icon and followed the steps that led to the synchronization and encryption phase of the set up. That was at 3:18 in the afternoon. This part of the process, uninterrupted, finished sometime after 9:00 the next morning. In other words, it took 18 hours to synchronize and encrypt 37 GB of data. I realize this has something to do with the age of my computer, but that is still a very long time. So be prepared for long waits if your computer is not relatively new.To test this product, I sent several files from a folder in My Music to the Recycle Bin and attempted to replace them with files from the WD drive. Again, I'm doing this without an instruction manual. Upon opening the WD window, I found icons to (1) synchronize again (no, thank you) or (2) "Copy to PC." Oddly, the default setting for copying files to my PC was to check every folder on my computer, so in order to send the files of songs back to their original folder, I had to uncheck every other folder or file on my computer, which took well over half an hour given the slow speed of the WD drive in responding to my commands to uncheck.When I had succeeded in transferring the files, I discovered they weren't in the original folder under My Music and they weren't the files I had highlighted, but rather all the files in the folder. I eventually found them in a special WD folder automatically created under My Documents.So the storage and transfer of documents did work, but it is a very time-consuming and somewhat illogical way of storing and retrieving documents. A manual might have helped me avoid any mistakes I may have made along the way or provided a better method of doing this. When I have a vacation, I may experiment with the process again. In the meantime, I have some comfort in knowing my data is backed-up on an external hard drive even though it is buried in a labyrinth of software that makes retrieving it a discouraging chore. Good luck.Edit: I have spent more time trying to get this drive to function, but it is incomprehensible. Trying to get files from the drive to my computer is such a time-consuming mess I can't begin to explain the problem. This is the worst computer-related product I've ever purchased. On the other hand, if you have papers on your desk and an open window, it does a very good job of keeping them from blowing away. For $83.
These earbuds have great sound but.... unfortunately they are not very dependable. I have already gone thru two sets with the same issue. One of the buds stops working. The sound only comes thru one ear. Now I would expect this if they are treated rough but I was very careful with both sets. For the same issue to happen with both sets would mean there is a flaw in the design. If they continued to work these would be a 5 star rating.
The one we bought has trouble reading discs and we frequently get a disc error message. Usually we can get the thing to play if we open and close the drawer enough times. The last DVD we tried to play it would not recognize at all. We've had it less than a year but we're fed up and going to replace it. It's very pretty and slim, however . . .
I have a VERY nice, expensive Netgear WG302 wireless access point. Using this adapter on W2K to talk to it if any sort of encryption is enabled it will drop the connection once every 5 seconds. I updated the firmware on the AP and downloaded newer drivers for the WG111 and it improved to only dropping once every two minutes. Signal strength is greater than 80%, so it's not that, and I have other wireless devices much further away from the AP that work fine.You would think that it would work with their own hardware...
I purchased this box at wal-mart and, as mentioned by other reviewers, it can only play MP3 or regular CDs for about 30-35 minutes before it starts getting distorted and seeking all the time and doesn't play unless I shut it down for awhile. The reviewer who said it is overheating is probably correct.The other thing that irritates me is that if there is just a little bit of static electricity on me and I touch the box, the display will go blank and I have to unplug it to reset the display, which also resets all my settings. If I use batteries to keep the settings, I have to remove all the batteries to get the display to return.
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 have owned this player for 6 months. The player is great. The controls on it are really intuitive and easy to use. Its problem and Achilles Heel is that the server program that you must run on the host is totally unstable and crashes frequently. It is not compatible with many games - they cause it to crash. About once a month it loses its database and the files have to be rescanned. If I want to listen to music, its almost guaranteed that I will have to re-boot my computer.I am running XP SP2, on a 2 giga Hz P4 from Dell with a 200 Gigabyte HD. My network is hardwired and I use Linksys routers. I have about 4500 title in my database.I have loaded all of the software and firmware updates released. I keep hoping the one of them will magically make this thing work reliably!I am very disappointed that Netgear, a firm renound for its switching devices, etc, can not get right what should be a straight forward software application.RECOMMENDATION : The concept is great. Regrettably Netgear did not get the job done. Buy someone elses offering.UPDATE :Since I wrote my original review, I have abandoned the supplied server software in favor of Twnkyvision's MUSICSERVER. This is a freeware piece from twonkyvision.de Since I installed it 6 weeks ago, it has never crashed!!! I am actually using and enjoying my MP101 for the purpose I bought it. A little bit of warning, while the Twonky Musicserver works perfectly, the setup is a little esoteric. There are no obvious setup instructions. Go ahead and open all the files and you will find an HTML that tells you, sort of, what to do.
When I opened the toner package, black powder went all over the office. It was completely useless.
I agree with the other negative reviews. I paid about $59 for it. This machine worked fine for about a year and a half, and maybe played 40 DVD's and a few CDs. Suddenly it refused to mount any discs whatsoever, giving an 'incorrect disc" reading. The rejected discs, however, play fine on my laptop. Am very disappointed because it was easy to set up and had a very nice remote.Don't buy it!
The cord I received had the polarity reversed; the neutral wire was hot and vice versa. I sent it back and promptly received another one just like it! This can be dangerous if connected to an appliance that requires polarity. The wide blade and the square end should both be neutral.
I was looking for a non-slip headphone to wear while jogging. Reading some of the reviews, this seemed like a good and inexpensive product. However, one week into the use, I find this headphone to be poorly designed. The grip does not fit well over my ears and the headphones stay outside of the ear canal. Also, the sound is directed towards the front. So, I will have to raise the volume to hear the sound. The sound can be heard by those standing next to me.The headphones also gave me constant shocks when I used it with my laptop, although this did not happen when I used it with the MP3 player. The sound quality is great. But I am discarding this headphone for reasons stated above.
I thought I was getting a good product at a good price when I purchased this item. The first nuvi that was sent to had a faulty bluetooth connection. Upon returning it I got a second unit and shortly after the screen went out. More than likely I was sent a refurbished product. Because this happened after 30 days I wasn't able to return the item, even though Amazon provided me with a SECOND DEFECTIVE PRODUCT! They told me to take it up with the manufacturer. If I had made this purchase at a BestBuy or Target or other electronics store they would have simply returned the product and exhanged it in store for another new product -not a defective refurbished product. The store would have been responsible for contacting the manufacturer NOT me. The nuvi is a great product and I wish I could tell you more about its amazing features, but unfortunately I cannot see the screen to tell you what they are. DO NOT PURCHASE ELECTRONICS FROM AMAZON. THEY DO NOT COVER THEIR CLIENTS FOR DEFECTIVE MERCHANDISE!
very unhappy with the service. i bought this camera as a christmas gift. when it was opened and tried out, it was found that the camera did not work, it had vertical lines down the pictures taken. Since I had purchased it as a chrstmas gift, it had been past 15 days since the delivery date, so I am unable to return it. i am very unhappy with this service and i will never purchase anything off amazon again.
If you want a nice set of plastic coasters these are for you! They do not initialize in my traditional dvd player at all. How Sony is able to sell dvd's that don't even work in a dvd player is BEYOND ME. No refund and the warranty requires you to send back via mail for another spool of DEFECTIVE DVD's. I highly suggest going with another manufacturer!
I bought this clock(Timex Nature Sounds Alarm Clock Radio-T309T) a few years ago. It's been with me all over the world. I feel I can't be without. I love everything about this clock: the 3 different alarm sound options- radio, buzzer, and nature sounds, to the being able to set 3 different alarms at the same time and/or set it for everyday, just weekdays, just weekends etc. I love the backlight on/off option for night time. I love the snooze...hit it twice for more time...and the 6 radio select options. The best & more important is the battery back-up option. However my T309T plug-in has stopped working. Without being able to plug it in, use lose many options, but still works great and like a champ off battery. I loved it so much I bought another for my girlfriend, that has so many sleep schedules to keep up with her extra-curricular commitments. All I found available were used ones from Amazon. I searched the web, I searched through the entire mallville and department stores. I finally bought a used one from Amazon, for an expensive price of $75, about 3x the original price. It didn't even work right. Its an incredible clock so I thought it would be worth it. If you decide to take a chance buying a used one, good luck, because it's a great clock...and in my opinion no body in their right mind would sell a good one. There's not many on the market quite like it still. Remember I bought this a few years ago, so you'd think Timex would have an improved edition or something better, but I haven't found it. All I ended up buying was someone else's problem. I bought a MOSHI from Spencer's or Brookstone, or one of those gadget stores...it's alright but it's not the T309T-nice concept but too bright and annoying at night. Anyway, don't buy a used one, unless you can return it, and you can deal with that headache in itself! BTW I still have my original T309T stowed away,and I plan to get it fixed professional someday.
As other reviewers have stated, the hardware itself is great. The computer is visually stunning. And the OS is rock-solid and user-friendly.Some people have complained about the size for traveling. It's about as small as a 17" computer could be -- but if you are sitting in coach and the person in front of you reclines their seat, it's hard to use. (Get the 12" if you think this might be a problem for you.)Finally, a word on Apple service. I had some problems with this computer and needed to send it back to Apple several times -- which is a bad thing. On the other hand, I finally reached Roberto, a Powerbook specialist in AppleCare, who was understanding and expedited my repair -- which is a good thing. 4-stars -- would have been 5-stars except for the hardware problems.
I purchased this laptop in August 2005 with the understanding that it came loaded with Windows XP home edition.I found out that the software loaded was a trial version (good for 60 days)and when I attempted to enter the software's "permanent" keycode, I got an "invalid keycode" message.According to Toshiba's tech support, I have to purchase the software at an additional cost of $200.00.I could have saved some money and aggravation by buying a different brand. I would not recommend the Toshiba.
It was ok while it was working. Bit slow to load and I just gave up on typing in the titles and printed them on a piece of paper for reference. Then it just died and couldn't play any of them. Timed almost perfectly to be just out of warranty.
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.[...]
I can't find a section for the eMachine Model that I purchased, so I'm going to rant here.I bought Model W3400 with 80 GB, 512 MB, complete with 17-inch monitor, speakers and keyboard, on sale for $549.00.This eMachine worked great...for ten minutes. Once I shut it down, it stayed down. I got nothing but a blank screen after that.I contacted the eMachines customer service. After being instructed to unplug and reinstall all the cables, the technician finally informed me that my computer was dead. He hinted that I had mistreated it when connecting the cables, thus jarring something inside. How does plugging in the cables constitute the mishandling of a computer? He advised me to repack the entire computer in its shipping carton and mail it back to them for repair.Repair? Not a new computer? How dare they insist that I keep a refurbished product when I paid for brand new.Luckily I was able to return this piece of trash to the store where it was purchased.Had this eMachine waited another 15 days before crashing, the store would not have accepted it back. I would have been forced to endure the cost of shipping this monstrosity back to eMachine, and then waiting months for them to fix it and ship it back to me.I gave this computer "one star" because that's the only choice available. It deserves none. Neither does their customer service.
I am very disappointed with this product. I ordered this receiver after reading high rated reviews. I am replacing a 25 year old Harmon Kardon amplifier that finally fizzled. The sound quality of this receiver is so poor that it is unbeleivable. I have purchased low price radios at Walmart that sound better.There is no midrange and the bass is weak at best. I also have a worn out 25 year old Sherwood amp that I have compared it to so I know that it is not my speakers. This unit just does not have it. I also purchased the Onkyo 390 Cd player and found it to be less than wowing. This will be my last Onkyo purhase.
I'm a little disappointed in the Canon Scanner because I thought the advance in tecnoledge would have produced a better, more advance product. The white cover used to scan photos is a flimsy piece of cardboard, which Im sure will bend,ware out, or crease some place. More frustrating is trying to put the flimsy piece back on.
The price for this battery was right! I think perhaps the battery was real old stock and as weak as the battery I was replacing.
Microtek has a genuine professional pedigree; for years I saw Microtek scanners at the newspapers I worked for. And the 4900 has the apprearance of being a professional model, with sophisticated adjustments for tweaking color, etc.It also has some great features for amateurs, such as seven buttons on the scanner that can be customized, so that you could, for example, scan the same photo at 100 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi, 48-bit, 24-bit, tif and jpeg, all without fiddling with the computer.But the instructions are not written for amateurs, and many features are not clearly explained. The program seems to default to allowing multiple frames, with the result that I got several crop lines on the preview screen I could not get rid of, and multiple images each time I scanned. But don't try looking up &quot;crop&quot; or &quot;auto crop&quot; in the help section - they aren't there. I tried to find out more on the Microtek web site, but it was down.Earth to Microtek: Look at each of your screens and each of the functions on each screen and write instructions for how to use them for your help section, not just a one-sentence label of what they are.The bottom line is quality, and the images are not up to par for professionals. I tried using the film adapter and found it worthless, unable to produce sharp images. But what is worse, I discovered that there was heavy horizontal and vertical streaking. At the maximum optical resolution of 2,400 dpi the vertical streaking was about six pixels wide, and was obvious even on the small preview image. This streaking was typically down to about two pixels wide at 1,200 dpi, and was still visable at 600 dpi. When I switched to a grayscale scan it was even more obvious, meaning the light sensitivity of the CCD sensors was inconsistent. There was also horizontal streaking, though less obvious.When I switch to scanning an opaque subject, the streaking was not quite as obtrusive, but still obvious if you knew what to look for. Since the streaking is visable at 600 dpi, this means the useable resolution of this 2,400 dpi optical scanner is only 300 dpi. At this rate, the images are not even up to par for amateurs.The color of the scans was good, but I would not call it professional. And it did not seem to me to be exceptionally sharp. Scans are fast, but the scanner is slow to respond, so total time is not so good. Loading the driver after clicking on the icon is agonizingly slow on my 566 mhz Celeron, and there is no &quot;wait&quot; icon.The OCR program is the worst I have ever tried to use, and I've owned three other scanners.This may be the right scanner for some people. Basic functions are easy to use - if the scanner does not default to some cryptic mode. But anything more will take several days of experimentation to learn, unless you are a professional. I'm not, and this scanner is going back.
Very disapointed that it is not clearly stated by Amazon that this product is to be used only by Vonage (very expensive compared to other providers like Inphonex which is now my provider). I bought two routers RT31P2 and two PAP2 phone adapters all with Phone ports hoping I would be able to connect all my family (spread around the world). I got a Huge surprise when I noticed that they are locked only for use with Vonage. It says there is a Mail in Rebate worth 50 bucks, anyway it will only last less than two months. Other providers don't even charge monthly fees.I had already sent all the units to various countries and after finding out that they are to be used EXCLUSIVELY with Vonage I just had to let them die where they were sent. It is not worth the shipping to bring them back.As disappointing as this, was that I supposed this was going to happen so I contacted customer support from Amazon and asked them (before buying) if they were a "with Vonage telephony system" or if they were a "exclusively for Vonage telephony system". They didn't know so I just assumed they wouldn't be so distracted to not mention this. Specially for starters like us it may have been the most important thing to advertise: EXCLUSIVELY FOR VONAGEI have always been a fan of Linksys products, my house is full of their products and never had trouble with the hardware. For sure I will continue to buy Linksys products, for sure I will never use vonage (eventhough I am sure it provides excellent clear voice communication; don't get cofussed, there are others that will give you more for a lot less go to yahoo and spend 30 seconds making a quick search and you will see), and for sure I had to tell other people what they are doing so nobody else will loose the money I lost, and what is most valuable, my time.Make sure that when you buy a PAP2 it says: Model PAP2-NAConclussion: I just lost 260 bucks plus shipping and handling (internationally)
The other reviewers who commented on the field of view are quite right. At this price you don't expect optical quality, but this binoc gives an image so teeny that quality is irrelevant. It's like looking down a pair of soda-straws. It's my impression that they were actually designed to have a wide field of view, but are manufactured with a ring-shaped baffle inside that cuts out most of the visual field. (Admittedly I didn't smack 'em open with a hammer to check. Just tossed 'em in the trash.)The folks at Bushnell suggested I send them in for inspection and "possible" replacement, but it wasn't worth the shipping...
I purchased the Transend 8GB SDHC Card in the beginning of August. I put it in my digital camera and it seemed to be OK. I didn't need to use the camera until the end of September and when I turn on the camera, I get a card error. Reformatting does not help and since it is past the Amazon 30 day return period, it turns into a throw away. Moral, if you have money to throw away then buy this memory chip from Amazon.
It takes way too long to set the time and alarms. You need to hold down the Forward button forever! If you change your wake-up time frequently, you will waste many minutes of each day holding down the damn forward button to get to the appropriate hour.I recieved this alarm clock in the mail today, and am returning it tomorrow.
Cheap selector round mechanical thing............it would be better if it was all flat like a nano
Card worked fine for one week then became inaccessible. Lost many pictures from family vacation. Unable to reformat card either.
Simply not as friendly for functional as an iPod. Even better, iPod integrates perfectly with iTunes so that managing music is a snap.
This is NOT the best microwave popcorn popper. We tried this at a friend's house after Christmas, I was raving about my own new popcorn popper (the NordicWare Microwave Microwave Popcorn Popper that WAS available on Amazon) and my buddy wanted to show me his popcorn popper, the Presto popper. (Such is the exciting life of younger married men with small children). He has to use a disposable paper base each time he uses the Presto Popper and the popcorn is not as good. Get the NordicWare instead, much better popcorn and it is just a well-designed piece of plastic with a lid, no gimmicky "Concentrator" baloney.
Less than two months after receiving my new PHILLIPS DVD player, it is now sitting in my TRASH CAN! The PHILLIPS DVD player refused to eject the dvd, saying there was no disc inside. I called the 1-800 HELP number (YA RIGHT!) which came with my PHILLIPS DVD player for assistance and received NONE other than to offer to tell me where I could go to have my less than 2 month old PHILLIPS DVD player repaired at MY OWN COST! In my opinion, this shows that PHILLIPS does NOT stand behind their products, and this PHILLIPS DVD player was a piece of JUNK! I guess you get what you pay for.
It is as simple as this, look at the actual rms rating of this amp. brigded it puts out 160 watts. for the same price go to wallyworld, and get a dual brand amp. at least they are reliable. if u dont believe me, go check crutchfield, they dont sell boss pyramid or pyle. but they sell dual. that in itself is reason enough for me.
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.
I installed a new Brother OEM drum (DR-520) in my MFC-8870DW about 15 months ago, along with a new toner cartridge (TN-550)--again, Brother OEM. The drum is rated to last for 25000 copies. We are a low-volume office, so my total print volume in 15 months has been about 1500 pages. Still, the drum recently failed, resulting in horrible print quality. After a long conversation with Brother customer service, they told me that I should replace the drum. However, they would not agree to give me any type of adjustment or compensation. They told me the warranty on consumables is 90 days, period. But who is going to print 25000 pages in 90 days? So, they rate the drum for 25000 pages, but stop any type of warranty or adjustment period after only 90 days, regardless of how many pages have been printed or how premature the failure is. I would expect better. I guess Brother can consider me a dissatisfied customer...
I really wanted to like the TomTom Navigator 5.The GPS itself is tiny, well-designed, and very sensitive. It worked fine from down in a underdash cupholder or in the glove compartment.The interface is attractive and easy to navigate. The voice prompts are clear and loud.The installation on a Mac was problematic. Search on TomTom OSX for details, but suffice it to say that the installer included on the CDs simply doesn't work and a new one must be downloaded. Once past that, it ran fine on my Treo 700p.Unfortunately there is one fatal flaw - the map database. In using the Navigator in both California and North Carolina, the maps regularly had misnamed streets, exits referred to by numbers where there were none, and directions that lacked critical information like heading (i.e. take the 101 instead of take 101N when approaching a complex interchange).Worse, the company seems to be actively hostile to updating these maps. If you go to the TomTom site, you can purchase maps on a city-by-city basis. Are they newer than the ones that came with your unit? Who knows? TomTom lists no version info and seems to expect you to buy and cross your fingers.There were just too many errors that I saw while traveling in areas that I'm familiar with to trust the TomTom maps for any unfamiliar territory. Everything else is great, but the whole point of a GPS is accurate navigation. And sadly, that's where the TomTom Navigator fails.
The charger is bulkier and heavier than other chargers and is of poor quality, both by way of performance and outward appearance. The product I got had tiny scratch marks on the surface.The indicator lights stays on even after the batteries are fully charged forcing one keep track of the 15 hours charge time that is necessary. Though the product comes at a very competitive price, the quality of the batteries is not up to the mark. The batteries hold very poor charge and even after charging for more than 16 hours I noticed that the batteries did not have enough charge to make my wireless mouse work for longer than 15 minutes. I think it's a total waste of money.
I bought this TV because it was 1080p at a good price. I received the TV quickly, and for about 6 months, my TV experience was positive. Then the TV started powering down on its own. I quickly jumped on the web to check, and indeed the Westinghouse TV has had power issues in the past, albeit different than what I was seeing. I should have actually checked for bad press before buying, but hindsight being 20/20, I didn't. So I contacted Westinghouse the first time.The gentleman that answered was very helpful. I was dreading having to come up with a box to ship it back for repair, but he found a local repair facility. So I dropped it with them on August 23rd. They swapped out the power supply, a week later, the TV still had the issue. They then had to order a "logic board", which was going to take a month. A MONTH? I called Westinghouse the second time. Told them what was going on, they told me that they couldn't do anything for me, unless I went to pick the TV up from their recommended local repair shop, ship it to them, they would repair and send it back, but according to the "customer service" spokesman, it may take longer than a month.Flash forward to the "month" later. I called the repair center. Again, they were super nice, but informed me that it would be another month. ????What???? I called Westinghouse back. I was livid. I explained that it had been a more than a month. I got a supervisor that basically told me that Westinghouse had no other way of helping me. I had brought up Apple computer as an example of a customer service story that went the right way (them shipping a replacement before receiving the original). He said, "well that's why they cost so much, and I can't afford them. We don't do that here, and can't." Okay, so what can you do I asked. Well, you can call the repair facility and tell them about this other part distributor that we deal with, that may make it go faster.They wanted me to do it. Okay. I called the repair center again. They had received the part (over a couple of days here). The swapped it in immediately, and the problem still persisted. (Takes a day to see the issue). So they now say its the panel, and it has to be shipped back to Westinghouse.I called Westinghouse for the 4th time. The said, ok, we will take it from here. We will contact the rental center, get the TV and ship a replacement to you.I went on a business trip for about a week, called Westinghouse 10 days later. I asked what was going on, they didn't know. After waiting for them to find out, I was told that they would contact the Repair Center and take it from here....Deja vu....I informed them that they already said they would do that. The gentleman informed me that they had sent an email to corporate and were waiting for a response. Ten days ago. When I asked when I would have been contacted if I wouldn't have called, they said, we don't know. They did tell me that they only really have 2% of there TVs returned, and that I was "rare". So 200 TVs bad out of 10,000. hmmmm.As it stands today, 5 or 6 phone calls later, I have no TV. I have no idea of when the TV may be replaced/repaired. Best guess is another month. And the Westinghouse customer support supervisors are without a doubt the worst customer service I have ever experienced.Consider yourselves warned. And if you do decide to throw caution to the wind and buy a Westinghouse anyway, I really hope it works for you.-->latest: I still have no TV as of November 3rd, 2007, but I have gotten 1 phone call from Westinghouse saying they were sending a box to the Repair Center to have them ship it back.
I bought this from online store, spent almost 3 days to recordsome dvd , nothing works, you can not copy dvd to dvd if it is a commercial dvd, you have to capture it first, to do that you have to play it and press all menu buttons on the source dvd , after capturing it if you play it , the quality is bad and I can not play that in my dvd player, I can play that only in computer , its total waster of my time, returing it with 15% restocking fee ...
This Y-cable turned out to be useless for me. When both my monitor and TV are connected, there's quality loss on both. If I unplug one from the Y cable, the other works fine. I don't know if another Y cable might avoid the problem, but this one didn't work for my case.
It is pathetic and distressing that the reviews here aren't edited for truth value.This DVD player DOES NOT play VCDs. It plays only DVD, CDAUDIO and MP3.I got RIPPED. I have a bunch of VCDs to play and this one's a waste.
I purchased 3 of these combos to use in several conference rooms and they are a support nightmare. The mice regularly get lost and have to be re-detected, which is fine for me but clueless users are bombarding the help desk. I thought it was the IBM laptops since they are shut down after every use, but now I leave them on all the time and after as little as 15-20 minutes of inactivity the mouse gets dropped from the list of detected devices and has to be re-detected. May be XP SP2 will fix it?...
I have to warn everyone about Olevia products, specifically the 532. I am now waiting for them to ship a replacement for my broken 532. This will be my 4th unit in LESS than a year!!! I am an electronics engr and very heavy into pro audio so my gear is wired properly and protected against surges and spikes better than most commercial installations. Getting a replacement works from them, but is very slow and cumbersome and they are very difficult to work with. Regarless of that, three failures on three units in 11 months is just unacceptable. The price is cheap -- and you get what you paid for. The next time this one breaks I will just landfill it and buy something that works. Don't buy Olevia or SyntaxBrillian products!!
I bought this off-camera flash bracket at the end of a camera equipment spending spree. I didn't have enough money left to get what I wanted, so I settled for the ProMaster. Well, it's cheap construction and flimsy quality almost made me feel embarrassed to use it in public! The little "strap" that goes around your hand for extra support is made of plastic. Worst of all, after only a few uses the flash mount clip broke off. It was held in by 3 tiny screws that wouldn't screw back into place because the screw holes were stripped when it broke. Save your money and buy something that will last.
Epson's ink is great but very expensive! I use a continuous flow system for my printer from MIS. Just Google "MIS" . (Midwest Ink Supply).
During the initial use, the tank emptied out onto our bedroom carpet. I figured maybe I did something wrong, so I read the instructions again and followed them exactly. When we went to bed, it seemed to be working fine, but we woke up to soggy carpet and an empty tank again. I will be returning this to the store ASAP.
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.
I lost the quick release plate for my tripod. I reviewed this one very carefully and thought it would work on my tripod, but when it came, I found it is a different size - too big, even though it is the same brand and looked like it would work. I'm very disappointed and don't know where to find another one. Next step is to call the company and find out if there is one available, but there's very limited info on the tripod to make a match.
Ok, the sound was good. Until a couple of weeks ago, that is. The latest CDs I bought will not play decently. The music is interrupted every couple of minutes by sounds that make you wonder if there is a record player inside (it sure is large enough...). Panasonic are saying I can have it repaired, which will cost me at least 40 dollars. Just about the price of a low end dvd player. You know, one of those systems that will play mp3, dvd, cd, cdr and cdrw instead of only dvds, like this Panasonic thing. Based on my experience and some of the other reviews it would seem Panasonic equipment lasts about 2 years. Hmmm.
I recently purchased this notebook adapter with the Linksys BEFW11S4 router. Setup was simple for both the router and he network adapter. However, the signal was poor. It would spike, and then drop to zero. Often times I couldn't connect with the router at all and when I did, download speeds on my broadband connection were worse than a dial up connection. I tried switching through the different channels to no avail. I have cordless phones, but they were not in the room or in operation when I was trying to setup my connection. Needless to say, if they interfered when not in use, I wouldn't want to keep this product anyway. I didn't bother to call tech support. Instead, I packed it up and sent it back. I replaced it with a Netgear Wireless G setup for about $20 more for both the router and adapter hoping to find a better solution. To make a long story short, the Netgear package was just as easy to setup and worlds better with signal strength and download speeds. In fact, I can't even tell I am on a wireless network.
I've experienced exactly the same problem with my drive: most often Windows XP says the drive was write-protected - although the drive doesn't have any write-protection mechanism at all. I'm really frustrated! I've sent an email to Iomega on the support page - they immediately sent a new device to me, without even asking me further about the problem. I got that new drive before I had to send back my apparently defect one and it didn't cost me anything. So far, very good customer support, but ... the new drive doesn't work and Windows XP gives me exactly the same error message. I tried the drive in several computers with several different XP versions (SP1, SP2) and always experienced the same problem. Don't buy this drive!
I purchased this new in 1999 for $420.Pros:- Rarely had a problem playing retail DVDs- Never had any problems with optics or electronics -- still works fine 8 years later.Cons:- Awkward form factor. Fairly large (tall) and yet fairly shallow. It's too tall to sit on top of a TV, yet too shallow and light to stack another components on.- Does not play CD-R discs.- Does not play CD-RW discs reliably (lots of skips)- Problems playing DTS DVD-A discs. Not sure why, but I get no audio on some DVD-A's when using DTS mode.Don't know why anybody in 2007 would ever have reason to purchase this. It's a fairly mediocre DVD player.
I wanted to wait before writing a review on these cables. 3 Months later? Now one of my dual monitors is flashing constantly. As if the cable is loose. However both ends are tight. That reminds me, the plastic caps over the screws in each end to tighten them to your monitor/video card are cheap and "strip out" easily. You can just spin the plastic caps and your metal screw wont go anywhere. Will have to buy from a different seller/brand next time.
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
Pros:---> Secure fit won't fall out---> Loud soundCons:---> Fit is too secure that it's uncomfortable and hard to workout if the back of your head is leaning against a floor or bench---> Sound quality feels thin. Not dynamic---> Sweat still drips in and gets annoying---> Biggest frustration is the wiring broke on me in less than 2 months. Now sound is all messed up and goes in and out. Completely useless---> Another big frustration is the return policy. Sennheiser demands a service fee of $35 for repairs....that's basically the cost to replace! What a POS.Bottom line: Do not recommend to friend. Stay away.
Read some of the positive reviews, and couldn't believe what I saw.First, let me preface this by saying that I've been doing networks for years, and currently work for a wireless company. I know how this stuff works, and I know how it should work.I spent 2+ hours trying to get 1 host online. After some troubleshooting, I finally lined up the router w/ the host (ie straight line of sight). My connection seemed okay, but the configuration manager said it was flaky. Turns out that if I have so much as a bed sheet between the host & router, my connection drops 32% of the packets. Take the sheet out of the way, and I only have 10 percent packet loss. I tried several channels, and everything I could think of. Nothing worked.So I called tech support (don't bother). The techs had no idea what could be wrong, and started asking me to do very weird stuff(reconfigure Windows for what was obviously a layer 1 problem).A word to the wise: Stay the hell away from this one. I'm cutting my losses & snaking some CAT 5. It's just not worth having a connection that (...) out if I look at it funny
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.
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!
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.
I purchased the FL100 128 Meg version and it wouldn't install on any of my computers (Win 2K or WinXP), giving an error message that reads:"The installation failed because a function driver was not specified for this device instance."Since neither a Windows XP nor a Windows 2000 operating system works with this unit, it is basically a very expensive portable FM radio with recording functions.I went to the web page and found the help there to be unusable since the contents seemed to be Japanese instructions translated directly to English. Included in the site were such gems as:"Digitalway considers MP3 player as an audio system. When small part is selected, the most important thing is a sound. You can find the result in FL100. 7 type EQ mode (Flat, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Vocal, Dynamic Bass) and 5 band user EQ setting mode are provided. Please select EQ mode you want. If not, set it up."There was a firmware download, but there were no instructions on how to install/implement it. Non of the instructions even mentioned device driver problems. I attempted contacting Digitalway (the manufacturer), but as of yet they have not responded to any of my emails.
These things are terrible. After having high expectations based on the reviews, I tried them and found the sound horrendous. I currently use Sony MDR-EX71SL's with my Ipod. These are far superior and cheaper to boot.Buy them instead!!Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones (Black)
I bought mine in Walmart. Two markers were not working from the beginning. Others lasted for few months, but I was not using them very often. I just needed one good marker that would work well. I was also ready to spent some extra money on it. Instead I got bunch of garbage. Very disappointed.
Unfortunately, there is a grounding problem with these speakers. The center channel just produces static. I did some research and found this to be a common problem.When I emailed Creative tech support, their answer was to isolate the ground looping problem in my house. I'm sorry, but I shouldn't have to rewire my house to get some speakers to work.
I got the 5 meter cable to run to my new 4 channel amp. The sound quality is awesome so long as I don't have and power going to my brake lights or turn signal. The cable is several inches from the power for the blinker, but the moment I go to make a turn my music goes completely static in time with the flashing. I cant route the cable any further from the blinker cord than it already is so I am stuck until I can get another cable. No more Monster multichannel cables for me.
I purchased a Harmony 1000 based on what Logitech said their product would do. After about 3 months, and numerous calls to "tech support", and even two calls to the VP in charge of Harmony Remores, I finally gave up on trying to get this product to perform as advertised. I have a Samsung 50" DSL TV, DirecTv, and a Bose Lifestyle 35 sound system. I find that it is quicker for me to use the DirecTv remote to turn on the DirecTv box and the TV, and then use the Bose Remote to turn on the Bose system, than it is to use the Harmony 1000. I now use the DirecTv remote to search and select channels. Logitech tech support advised that it takes time for the correct IR commands to be understood by each individual piece of equipment. And that was the reason for the delays. Well why does my DirecTv and Samsung TV respond instantly when given commands with the DirecTv remote? My advice is pass this one by and to save your money.
I would have save my money and buy a better camerea from some well-known company such as Sony, Logitech, Kodiak. Battery life in this camera last not very long. Button on the camera is hard to use.
I have been using this toner cartridge for over a month now. It performs the same as the original. Didn't have to change any printer settings. Great value for money!
When my"therapist" at the local camera store told me he could sell me this lens for $100 I thought, "It's Olympus, how bad could it be?" So I bought it and took some time to set up a few test shots against the superb Olympus 14-54. The 40-150 performed beautifully, it's nice and sharp, and nothing I could do produced any fringing. The edges are plenty sharp enough, I just kept muttering WOW.Focus and zoom seem on a par with the 14-54: smooth and fast.Being 4.0-5.6 I guess there's not a whole lot of glass in there so the lens is very light. That can be an advantage when you need an all-purpose, compact, walk-around/travel lens. This is fast becoming mine.One note: it has a plastic mounting flange, but the general build quality is solid. It doesn't come with a fancy case.I believe it's the best $100 I ever spent on camera equipment!
I purchased this cable to connect my new ROKU LT to a new HD TV. It works great for regular definition, but does not work at all when I switch the ROKU to HD. I got the same result when using a different TV and ROKU. I was able to get everything working properly when I used a different HDMI cable from another manufacturer,
I ordered this toy on before Christmas 2000 and received in Feb 2001. I was not looking for a color PDA nor another electronic organizer (My Palm III does the job well). I was looking for an E-book with large screen, MP3 player and microsoft reader. Sounds like the Ebookman. SO I tried. First I like the screen. MS reader was not available at the time. MP3 player was disappointing. One song took almost 5MB of memory. BE warned! It does not reader MP3! Everytime, you need to convert the MP3 to the Ebookman music format with the included software. And it is really time consuming. Not to mention the Audio book from Audible.com. It takes uo too much space. You will need to buy an additional memory for sure to solve the problem. I thought it will be OK. But when I download an e-book and tried to view it. The Ebookman took forever to load the book. I am using Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm to read my PDF files. It does not take as much time as Ebookman. Pocket PC (Casio E-115 131 Mhz) does a faster job plus you get better audio quality. At this point, I think I could not solve the problem so I decided to return the product to the store.
Wow, what a lousy CD player! I don't know about the sound quality coming out of the headphones, but the noise coming out of this unit through the cassett adaptor is unacceptable. What's even worse, if you were to change tracks or pause, there's a SCREECHING loud BEEPING noise. What's with that?! Stay away from this one folks.
Got it instead of getting net book. I had to buy another battery for 30$ as the battery does not hold charging also I had to buy another charger as the charger does not fit well for another 12$. The laptop itself works well and in moderate condition
I don't want to bore you with this-n-that and what this camera does and it's shortfalls. In short, it's a great camera. I've had it for a couple of years now and have shot a little more than 13,000 photos. In short, this camera has been outstanding. Four months ago I bought a Canon EOS 30D (8 MP) thinking that I could improve my photos (I also needed a camera where I could change lenses). But I was dead wrong in my thinking. The Fuji S7000 out shoots it! I know that may sound funny especially when you read all the kudos by professionals in the various photo magazines toward the 30D. I know. Who am I to say they're wrong. I spent one afternoon shooting the same scene with both cameras. Both cameras were set on a tripod to make everything equal. Later that evening I printed eight pictures shot with the S7000 and with the 30D. I took them to work and asked several people to tell which pictures they thought were the better. In each case they all picked the ones shot with the S7000. They were just a bit sharper. The smaller details were clearer. The Canon does have some nice features, but when you spend $1400 on a camera that has a higher MP rating you would expect it to produce a better picture. Against the S7000 it loses. Especially when you consider the price.I got my start in photography in the mid 1950's in Japan and haven't stopped. I've had pictures published in magazines and books. I grew up with 35mm and 2-1/4. I can tell you without reservation that this is as good as any of the 35mm's that I own. And a couple of those 35mm cameras are professional grade. Now it's great to come home after a day's shooting and download everything into my computer in a few moments. No more standing around waiting for things to develop and no more breathing chemicals. No more washing prints and drying. I just sit at the computer and produce pictures as good as anything I've ever shot.I seriously doubt that you'll find a camera that does everything you want and to the degree you want it. Take a chance! The S7000 will not disappoint you. Believe me this is an outstanding camera!!
The HDMI cable works fine... I definitely have gotten my money's worth for this purchase & more... No complaints here from this customer
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I am writing this as a review of the *receiver*, NOT the amazon listing, it obviously is misrepresented here as it is NOT XM-ready, but that's no reason to bash the product itself.I got this receiver to replace my old Pro-Logic that has served me well but is way past its prime. I really like the Yamaha RX-V657, but as I'm not ready to spend $500 right now, I decided to "settle" on this as a stopgap receiver.I was surprised when I got it - this receiver is beefy, very heavy and well constructed. Even for an "entry-level" there are tons of features, and the remote is programmable to control other things, such as my DVD player (which it did out of the box, since it's also a Yamaha) and my TV, which is an RCA, with codes included in the box. Presto-chango, now I can switch inputs on the TV, seek DVDs, and edit the soundfields all from my receiver remote, without having to pay for a universal! Very nice.I won't recap the specs, but subjectively it has a great sound, noticeably less distortion than my old amp on instrumentals. I will point out a couple of flaws: It only has two optical inputs, which may be a limitation to some (but for me, to get it for my DVD and my digital cable is good enough), and it only has RCA inputs for video. This sucks, since you can't use it as an S-Video switch and connect your TV just to the Video output. But, I will just switch the input on my TV manually, oh well, not a big deal. The banana jacks don't have through-holes, so you just have to wedge the wire underneath it and crank it down. Again, slightly inconvenient, but not a deal killer.I had to pick out a few things I don't like that knocked it down to a 4, but overall and *especially* for the price, I am very impressed with this receiver.P.S. Just to clear up any ambiguity:RCA Video = 640 x 480 resolution = Not that great.S-Video = 800 x 600 resolution = Much better, and widely available on even inexpensive TVs.Component = Best resolution, but not as widely available.Update 2/6/06: The Amazon listing has now removed any references to XM, which is great. I've been pleased with the receiver thus far, I have it hooked up to my DVD player via the optical input and once a DVD starts playing, it automatically switches the soundfield to Dolby Digital, and back to the previous setting when it stops (which is usually Dolby PL2 Music for my use). Great sound in general.
There's not terribly much more I can say that the title doesn't convey...I charged this up fully and put it into my Nikon D40. Whereas I get days of use (over a week) in my shooting with the original battery, this one lasted less than a day.My shooting style is to pretty much leave the camera on then take a burst of photos when something takes my eye.......then leave it until something else comes along. The original battery copes no problem - the Nikon having a great power saving functionality - but this new battery doesn't really cut it.I'll keep it as an emergency spare, but don't plan on getting a day's worth of shooting from it.
This is GREAT. I really am impressed with this device and happy I bought it over other models. It is really refreshing, after coming across so many crappy items out there, to find something of quality for a good price.Battery life is impressive. LOVE the ability to transfer to computer (and subsequently, to iPod, or whatever). The software, as others have said, is not the greatest, however I find it to be quite adequate and haven't had any problems. What I like is this isn't one of those devices that forces you to only use its own particular format that isn't compatible with anything else. You download the files in .WAV format and you can access the files with other software easily (like Audacity, free audio editing software for optimization or cutting out silences or whatnot). So even if you do not like the software, you are not limited to it (though I'm not sure if other software can be used for downloading the files).The biggest dislike I have (which is a very minor gripe) is there's no PAUSE button. If the class has a break and you don't want to record noise during the break, you have to create 2 separate files. The upside though, is that these 2 files can be put together into one file with other software such as Audacity (which is free).One thing I wish it could do, though, is UPload files to the recorder... It does not work like a USB drive. Backlit display would also be nice, but for a student like myself recording classroom lectures, this isn't an issue at all. I will not be taking this camping in the woods -- and if I was, I'd have a flashlight.Recording ability is clear, though not perfect. But for the price I do not think it can be beat. I only use HQ (high quality) mode when recording which is fine (even though HQ mode takes up the most storage space) because I can empty the files onto my HD. It has enough storage space to handle plenty of classroom lecture recordings without having to download & delete the files every day to create space.I do NOT recommend using the voice-activated recording feature if you are in a classroom. That feature really only should be used when you are dictating directly into it. If the audio source being recorded is too far away (ie across a classroom), it doesn't work very well. But usually it works just fine to record the entire time because the instructor is talking most of the time -- again, not an issue at all, but thought I'd mention it in case some might care.I like the multiple folders a lot, and the little separate 'Schedule' folder is nice if you use that, though I do not. I also like that several accessories are included (line-in audio cable, USB cable, software, and one or two more little cables somewhere that I haven't used....).'Line in' feature allows you to hook it up to a cassette adapter and listen to it in your car if you wish, which is really nice. Or there is a speakerphone on it, which works well. It also has a mic jack if you want to use a better mic, although the mic included in the device is good enough for me.Overall if you are one of the many budget-minded students wanting to record lectures, I highly, highly recommend this recorder.
Now I received mine in a sampler from Cigars International, it came with 8 cigars & this Herf-A-Dor for $20, shipping included, so my suggestion would be to look around & try to find that deal. This thing was made to hold up, SOLID by all definition, when I first opened it, it actually gasped. If that doesn't tell you this thing closes tight, not sure what will. It'll carry 5 Churchills or 10 Nubs, all depends on what you're smoking really. The little humi disc is small but I don't think it's really meant to hold cigars for months at a time. I noticed that mine stayed good for about a week or two which is fine for me. I'd definitely recommend this & have. I had 2 friends buy that same sampler combo that I did & we all love it. The cigars were good & this humidor just can't be beat.
Purchased this router a year ago, and although I had problems setting it up, we eventually got there and it has run fine since. But I recently bought a new computer - a Mac - and suddenly had all sorts of problems. After spending HOURS on the phone with different ASUS customer service people, I was told that this router is not compatible with a Brother printer (which it has been hooked up to and working with for the past year) and that is is not compatible with a Mac computer, and that Mac computers are not compatible with Brother printers.I'm purchasing another brand, and advise everyone to consider otherwise, too.
i abslutely love my Visor. i've been able to everything i could have everwanted to do with it. i am so much more organized now wiht it. i had been missing appointments and pices of information when i was away from my desk but now i have it all in one place just the way i like it. i can combine work and personal so well, i ma very pleased all around. very well worth the $.
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 was really tired of seeing these cables advertised for $40 and $50 bucks at the retail outlets. What are they thinking? What kind of profit are they making?! This is a top quality cable that improved the quality of my DVD's immesurably. I've got an upconverting DVD player and 1080P 40" LCD. They're practically HD now. Who needs blu-ray?
This is a very well thought out design. It holds my Asus Transformer very well in both landscape and portrait orientation. The only thing that concerns me is durability - the joints click and locks into several notches / positions, and I wonder how long the plastic will last with constant opening / closing.Some angles are better than others. There's foam for the areas that touches the tablet, and in some positions, only a bit of that touches the back of the tablet. The same foam provides friction at the base, to prevent it from slipping easily. It won't save your tablet if someone knocks into it, but your tablet won't slip and fall from a light breeze.
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 had been looking for a new mouse for gaming and this was what I chose. Its got alot of buttons to use, 8 to be exact. Make sure to download the 9.79 drivers from Logitech. When configuring the mouse, modify the buttons to any keystroke, even combinations of keystrokes. Then set up the mouse in your game to match the functions you want. Its like having a new game controller in a mouse. So cool!Then if you really want more game control (off topic), have a gamepad with an analog stick and hold this in your other hand placing your thumb on the analog stick. Map the stick to the directional keys, W-A-S-D. This set up will have juking faster then pressing buttons on the keyboard. Now with the mouse in the other hand to aim your shots, you'll be an elite sharpshooter in FPS games. Have fun and GET THIS MOUSE!
This model probably has the best video quality among the [lower cost] players. The best kept secret of this player is that it can play the anamorphic PAL DVDs in their proper aspect ratios on an NTSC 4:3 TV, if this matters to you.Unlike most other cheap brands, CyberHome's technical support does try very hard to answer and solve the issues encountered by their customers. It may not be a perfect player for everyone, but you won't regret it if you care about the video quality and not just playing all the disc formats. Although it is compatible with DVD, VCD, SVCD,MP3, and JPEG.Don't confuse this model with 505 (which is a European model) or 402 (which uses a different video processor and without P-scan function)
I finally invested in a nicer camera (Canon Powershot S3IS), and started looking around for a bag that I could carry it in safely. As I am a weather spotter, the water resistant feature is very good for me, and it seems to be just about the perfect size for my camera.I removed the two velcro flaps, and laid them on the bottom for extra cushioning, and with those out, I can fit the camera and both manuals in with it, and let the neck strap just lay across the top of the camera to make it easy to grab.
OK, so these are the Palm m100 Stylus's. If you own the m100 I recomend you get some now. If you are anything like me they fall into the abyss (your couch, under the car seat, whatever) and are never seen again. The price is right, they are original (from Palm), and they work great.
I ordered two of these lamps and was surprised at the height of them, make sure you note that they are 66" tall. The globe on the lamp is plastic and the stand is metal. It took about 5 minutes to assemble the lamps and they required no tools. I really enjoyed the fact that they have a three way rotary switch. The lamps seem to be stable and they put out enough light to fill my den. The product meets all of my expectations for the price that I paid. I would buy this product again.
I've only had this one day, so this is not a long-term review type thing.After some searching around, we decided to buy this printer. We were NOT looking for anything but a printer - but we had to find one that we could throw on our home network, and would work with both our old windows 98 machine, our two macs, and any winxp laptops I needed to bring home from work. Price was extremely important - at this time we just can't afford a printer that's has a high sticker AND high ink costs. This machine met, and exceeded, all of our requirements. We managed to get it when there was a mail-in rebate going on, so the price was extremely low.I was worried that printing from our Win98 machine was going to be a problem, but not so. All other things being equal (ie, if every machine was trying to print a very simple MSWord file, not one trying to print a pic and the others printing simple text), the machine that is the slowest is our wireless laptop. Even so, the print time for our home use is quite acceptable.Set up was very very easy - the only small gotcha that wasn't readily apparent (until I actually looked at the setup guide :-) was how to put the ethernet cable in and where the inkjet cartridges go. Set up on the computers was also quick, painless and worked immediately.The size of the machine is smaller than you'd think for the amount of things it can do. I think it's about 11 inches high, about 15 inches deep and 18 inches wide ... Amazon doesn't list exact specs, but if you look around on the web you can find them.Since we weren't looking for a copier, scanner, fax, etc., these are all bonuses to us. We haven't fully tried all of these aspects, but as we do I may come in and update the review. Our daughter is really excited that she can now have some of the pictures she's drawn as her background her her machine; having something that can in a pinch act as a copy machine should come in handy (those zillions of forms for school....); I don't think, however, we'll be using the fax ever.As I said, we've only had it a day or so, so we'll see how it goes long term, but right now we're so very very pleased with this purchase.
These headphones are HEAVEN. These headphones beat all the earbuds, earphones, headphones, and even surround speakers that I've ever used in sound quality. Bass and treble is amazing. The sound is so much clearer that I've picked on things I've never noticed with other headphones. Music is pure bliss. For $23, this product is absolutely worth every penny. In fact, it's worth 2700 more pennies. Glasses are no problem as it only squeezes the head softly. Ear pads are soft and my ears don't get sweaty. The only con is the lack of volume control. When this current pair breaks, I am definitely going to buy these again.Sound quality: 10/10Build quality: 8/10Comfort level: 7/10Weight: 7/10Value for your money: 20/10Pros:- Perfect sound quality- Soft, comfortable ear pads- Pads for the top of your head- Headphones are tiltable so they don't hurt your ears or head- Compatible with glasses- Somewhat light-weight- Long cordCons:- No inline volume control
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.
Software is very good. The scanner is good for the price, but it's a little slow and the quality leaves a little bit to be desired. But for under $..., this is a very good buy. If you have 300 for a scanner, go for an epson with a film adapter, it's much faster, and has better scan quality.
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.
I purchased this item for my kitchen as I love to listen to cd, cd-mp3, or my ipod while I cook and/or clean. It was the perfect choice. While I did not mount it on the wall, it is still less bulky than most units. It fits perfectly on the counter against the wall. The sound is wonderful and I get all the fm stations I need! I would highly recommend this product.
This product normally retails for something like $20 at Best buy and I got it at a steal here. I initially bought one that wasn't retractable at Best Buy for $12.99. I decided that I didn't like the cord, so I decided to look online for the retractable ones. This works great and it doesn't have the long cord to get in the way of my car radio system. Love it!!!
I bought this 4 months ago. No problem setting it up with my new iMac. Works fine, so far. Small footprint. I like the slots in the front rather than in the back as with some hubs.
I can just say that it's a 6 feet HDMI cable and is working well, what else do you expect a cable to do?
Once you spend a few days fiddling with the settings to get it to work exactly like you want, it's great. Really great. Even my wife can use the multi-component home theater now. But it took at least a half-dozen times of fiddling around with the settings in the software, and then re-syncing the remote to get it the way I wanted. No way someone is going to enjoy doing that unless they 1) understand how to install software and plug USB devices in to a computer, and 2) totally and completely understands every interface, input and setting on every component they want to control with the harmony.I would have given it five stars if I thought the average consumer could set it up!
I bought this new TV to go with my new house/tv unit/sofa, etc. This was the last item to arrive on my shopping list for the new house. Was excited to receive it. However, after the cable guy came to install cable, TV starteded to act up. First 15min of viewing was fine with very crisp pictures. After 15min, HD channels started to freeze up. So I switched to SD channels, all were fine initially. However, after another 15min or so, similar thing started happening. We first saw lines/waves showing on screen, then picture started to freeze.At first we thought it was the cable box that was bad. We then tried 2nd cable box; same problem persists. We tried using different component cables, different inputs, hooking up coaxial directly to tv rather than the cable box. Same thing. At last we tried the dvd player, lines/waves also start appearing. At this point, we came to the conclusion that the TV could be defective.[...]Anyway, to make the story short, I am finally able to return the TV to amazon for a refund. Aside from the email that I received from their specialty dept, I am pleased with amazon's customer service.And with Samsung, I am sort of afraid to give it another try...
I've owned this mouse for over 2 months, and I love it! It works on all but the blackest of surfaces. I love the way it stores: the connector just snaps into the bottom of the mouse and turns it off at the same time. This is a great little invention...
The two batteries I bought are cleary marked "900mAh" on the back. I wonder why they are stating these are 1100mAh batteries......
Works in australia, does not work in western europe or asia ... if you don't feel like searching for a power adapter in a foreign country, don't buy this ...
This is my second flash unit. The first one is still serving me well but with two units I have a lot more control over my lighting. I t does eveything it is supposed to do. The new one is more versitile but at the price this one is hard to beat.
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.
I bought Nikon Coolpix L11 for my daughter from Bestbuy 2 days ago. In the evening it showed " Lens Error" and would not operate. Took it back and got an exchange got in the car and the second one had the same "Lens Error" and would not operate. Next day had another exchange and now the 3rd one working ok. In spite of its 6MP the images are not comparable to a 6MP digital SLR but for the value it's pretty decent. It is a point and shoot camera and has very little controls. The one I really miss is able to control the ISO speed. I like the fact that it goes all the way to 800 ISO but you can't control it. I really like the "Face Recognition" feature that locate the face and determine the exposure accordingly. It's sleek design is appealing, the LCD is decent size but would like to have little more controls in terms of ISO speed and contrast. Overall my daughter think its cool camera and that's all it matters.
First this camera replaced a Panasonic PV GS500 when I lost all my luggage on a flight back from Oregon. It took great video and stills but nothing in comparison to this great little camera which I did purchase from Amazon ~ not worth wasting your time and energy looking elsewhere as you never know if you are going to get gray market or refurbished as some not so honest sellers out there. Have read some reviews where they have complained about the vertical style and size and placement of dials and so on..I am 60 and a big guy..not fat and prefer it to the horizontal layout to my previous cameras. The video quality using just std Panasonic DVC Linear Plus Tapes is amazing using the component video hookup with my Panasonic HD LCD. I only use the tape once as they are cheap enough and when there is a HD burner reasonably priced will buy one and transfer to DVD, but in the meantime I use the composite cables and hook them up to a Sony RDR-CX330 DVD recorder/player I have hooked up to the set in the spare bedroom a 4 yr old non HD flat screen Sony television, plays back with great color and detail. Then if I play the DVD back in my Sony up convert (1080i) DVD player with the HD set is closer to what I captured to tape. Tired transferring video using a firewire cable between the camera and the Sony recorder/player ~ no go unless you record in non HD ~ so record in HD as this is the reason we bought this camera, watch it on tape or transfer and save for a later date as I outlined above. Also think it takes great still pictures and I like packing just one camera. Sold my Panasonic DMC FZ50 and got a much smaller DMC-TZ3 that will fit in a shirt pocket if I want or need more detailed pictures ~ also from Amazon. The battery that ships with the camera has about 30-40 minutes of run time before I get the change battery symbol, bought a Lenmar LIC315 unit again from Amazon and have gotten up to 130 minutes of continuous use, but in all honesty how many of us shot more than 20-30 minutes of video at a time anyway. I have found the grid markers (white) very helpful when trying to keep the subject horizontally framed, the mic also has in my opinion excellent sound p/u. Also purchased a Hoya 37 MM UV filter to help protect the lens and ordered a Lowepro Z40 camera bag in red as it will hold the camera and extra battery and tape and not much else and has a neat mesh panel on the side for my cell phone. The coach bag that came with the camera is not me and holds the camera and "NO" extras. So have had the camera for a month or so now and could not be more pleased, visited Best Buy and Circuit City ( more expensive + sales tax) to physically see and hold the camera and compare it to others before my purchase and feel I made a good choice as takes above average video and pictures and the size and style and features are spot on...not some fussy amateur or profesional..will be a great camera for family outings and vacations both by train and ship and the occasional car show, it's ease of use, quality is what sold me as have had several other Sony and Panasonic video cameras..am sold on Canon in this format and now see what I have missed in waiting.
Ok, so I orderd this, it came right on time. I installed it, used the compatability wizard in Windows XP, so the software will work, but then had to un-install SP1 because the BSSID changes every couple of seconds. The range is ok, but if you are on a budgit, this is relly good.
This is a good value for a quality product. The camera fits perfect unlike the generic brands in the store.
I use this adapter for connecting an MP3 player to my car stereo on occasion. Being retractable it compacts to store in glove compartemnt when not needed. Never fails to rewind.
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 cable looked expensive and brand new, but alas it was junk. It worked for about an hour and then cut out. Don't waste your money. The company itself was very quick about shipping it, and I bet they would have sent another if I had complained, but I wasn't going to waste my time over $5.
I purchase the Polaroid PDC640 about 6 months ago. It replaced my former Kodak DC200.I wasnt wanting to spend more then 200.00 on the camera itself because I also wanted to order a smartcard reader and an extra smartcard....I chose this camera because I knew it came with an AC adapter,LCD,smartcard,TV cable,PC Cable, and a camera case.Upon getting the camera I was very happy.I must say I was very impressed with the qaulity for the price.I often print photos of my son that I take with the camera and they turn out pretty great! The camera is light and durable. It does about average on batteries. ( All digital cameras have a tendancy to eat batteries if they have a LDC).It also features a timer so that if you want to take a family picture you can run and get in it too. I would reccomend this camera to someone that doesnt want to spend alot on a digital camera but still wants the luxury of having a nice looking camera that takes great shots.However just a word of advice, when buying ANY digital camera be sure to pick up a smart card or flash card reader, transfering pictures via the PC cable and using software takes forever.With the readers its just like sticking in a floppy disk and they only cost about $25....
I needed a way to enjoy TV and radio at odd hours without disturbing others.Wired headphones were out of the question because I didn't need any more cables to trip over and restrict my movement. Infrareds only work within line-of-sight.I'd been searching online for months for a reasonably-priced pair, and this was it.They come with rechargeable batteries, but you can use regular ones if you ever need to. The transmitter cradle doubles as a charger when you're not listening to anything. Couldn't be easier.With this, I no longer have to miss any audio when nature calls, or if I want to go fix a snack. If one frequency is being interfered with, you can switch to either of two other ones. The headset has it's own built-in volume control, too.They automatically turn off when they sense no audio being broadcast to them, which saves battery power. They also switch off when you take them off.They are comfortable to wear, and the audio quality suits me fine.The transmitter connects to your audio source via an included cable that is mini plug on one end to two RCA phono plugs on the other. Since the transmitter has both kinds of inputs, you can flip this cable to accommodate your audio source's output.Been using it for a month and a half now. I'm very happy with it. :-)
Very small but with surprising sound. Using it with the Ipod touch... charges the ipod... the music sounds great. What more would you ask for? Great product!
I used this tape primarily for labeling spice containers and it sticks to the top very effectively. I will purchase again when I run out.
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.
It works great! It was easy to setup and I've had no problems with it at all. It supports both USB 2.0 and 1.1 at a cheap price. I would recommend it to anyone in need of a USB hub.
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!!!
The supplier/vendor gets a 5 star rating; the instructions should tell you to hold off switching out the image drum until most of the toner is used up. I wasted a ton of money changing the image drum because I was told to by the machine but I had just changed the toner and so it all got thrown away with the old drum. :(
Where I work, they're too strapped for cash to provide us with decent office equipment, so I've actually taken one of my Fellowes monitor risers in for my own comfort. Thank goodness for Fellowes! I can't imagine the crick in my neck I'd have otherwise. At work, on an everyday basis, I store the following things in/on my monitor riser: the monitor, of course; a large telephone, a small desk lamp, a stack of paper in the drawer, the keyboard underneath the riser, and my paper clips in the coffee cup holder. It holds a lot.I just bought my third one today. That's one for my son's office, plus I have one for my home office, and as I already mentioned, one for work.Being wide enough to easily slide my standard-size keyboard underneath the monitor riser is my favorite feature; next are the strong, height-adjustable legs; the drawer (it's great for holding a small stack of paper), the coffee cup holder which can alternatively be used to hold paper clips and the like, and the handsome black and grey appearance of this product. Alternatively, you have the option of covering the cup holder/disk holder with inserts provided so as to give you more desk space.Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning the overall sturdiness of the Fellowes monitor riser. (See paragraph one!)Trust me. This is a GREAT product, well worth the money you spend.
Good product, but not great. Fancy looking outside, inside function is only acceptable. Might be trendy for a while, one year or so. Frankly speaking, occatsional use is ok, day-to-day use is not recommended.
I purchased this drive from Best Buy approximately 4 months ago for it's features and size. I was in the process of transferring all data from my laptop to this "backup" storage device so I could format and reinstall a fresh Windows XP image. I also had several other friends' data backed up on the device.The device suddenly stopped working WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER! I've just written tech support so I don't know what kind of response I'll get, but judging from the tone of these reviews, it doesn't look good.My data can be reconstructed from a menagerie of CDs, but it will be a laborious process. Next time I'll read the reviews before I buy.
I think this a great camera. Easy to use. This is a second digital camera and the Canon camera is a most better unit.
If you need a good rechargeable camera battery I would strongly recommend this Li-Ion. I purchased several because I take a lot of digital photos and this battery has never let me down.
This cable has a great feel to it, as well as plugs that stay in place. Typically the 'cheap' ones fall out easily.Way to go Amazon!
I bought one for my x64 XP system. I ended up installing this card on a standard XP Pro computer without issues. I then moved this to my x64 without issues. It connects without problems on every startup and it has maintained a strong connection on both systems.I installed a Netgear into the x32 when I moved this card to the x64. The Netgear would rarely connect and when the connection was made, it would be dropped. In comparison, this card is leaps and bounds better than the Netgear I used. The Netgear card was a total failure and was returned to the store. For reference - Netgear's software is a royal pain.The software is fairly easy and straight forward. I used the connection software that came with the card rather than the XP connection wizard. It worked flawlessly. The only issue was getting my router to accept the new connection. This was entirely the Linksys mac addressing filter I have enabled. Once it accepted the mac address, its been working flawlessly.I don't particularly like the external antenna. I saw no real gains. I used the Netgear antenna that attached to the card and received the same signal strength and connection level as with the corded antenna. The cable for the external antenna is extremely short, which limits your ability to move the antenna out of sight or to a more convenient location. The cable is about 24" long. It is long enough to place the antenna on top of the tower and that's about it. I ended up buying an extension cable from Fry's which enabled me to move the antenna to a better location.Final thought: I gave this 5 stars due to the cheap price and ease of operation. I purchased two additional cards for my home network. I am building a garage computer which will be home to one of these cards and the other will go to replace the x32 Netgear failure.
This rapid charger now costs about as much as the radio !!Standard Radio Co. discontinued this model in July 2009, but internet retailers have hundreds of them according to stock inventory, and the price, as of late August, is now somewhere under $70 -- an incredible value.The successor, the HX280S, appears to be distinguished only by a higher capacity battery.The factory battery for the HX270S now costs nearly as much as the radio, but the factory operator's manual says you can expect about 300 recharging cycles out of the pack. That's a lot of use.Moreover, addressing my concerns about finding a battery years after the radio has gone out of production, Standard Radio includes an alkaline battery pack that takes six conventional "AA" cells. You will find these anywhere.Single-use AA batteries, including the newest "lithium" type cells, provide the best way to configure an emergency radio for the jump bag on your boat. You simply put a fresh set in there at the start of the season, and you KNOW they're fresh up and ready to go.(Rechargeables of all types lose their charge sitting in the bag, even when the radio is turned off.)Performance reviews are everywhere. Add me to the list of those who find the receive audio clear, nice and LOUD if you need it, and with a good midrange for voice clarity.Transmit audio is also good, but take care to speak closely to the small pinhole to the right of the LED. They've set the mic gain for close-talking to cut background noise. So if you're more than an inch from the speaker grill/mic hole, the volume of your transmitted audio is very low.Receive sensitivity is excellent, and the ability of the receiver to reject a transmitted signal from a nearby radio on a (different channel) is very good. This is crucial in crowded harbor areas and along city waterfront where there are many signals from multiple sources NOT on the channel you're using.The catch that holds the battery packs is a little questionable. The tab, on a hinge, has only a small plastic ridge that sits in a groove when you snap it over the back of the battery housing. I will watch out that this does not wear out, causing that catch to fly open. The company says the fit is watertight, and guarantees it against moisture damage.The radio is water resistant; consider it safe against splashes as well as if you're in the water with it radioing for help. (Don't go diving with it.) If you want it to float, get one of those waterproof radio bags for $15 and use the elastic straps on the bag to keep it handy. There's a clip for the back of the radio that you do NOT have to install if you plan on using a waterproof bag (that makes the radio slimmer).Programming the radio is unremarkable. Eight positions can be filled with a combination of weather channels and marine VHF channels, and the radio can detect the severe weather signaling tone from the National Weather Service. This allows you to put the radio on scan and hang it from your bimini top or wherever, and if a storm kicks up you get an alert tone.The scan rate is very rapid within the VHF marine channels. If you include any weather channels, the scan circuit hangs on those channels looking for the presence of this severe weather tone. Not big issue.The function "BEEP" is a constant irritant on digital cameras, radios, GPS and all manner of consumer electronics. The HX270S allows you to DEFEAT the BEEP with a setting labeled STFU. I don't know what this means. Probably Japanese for "mute."Good radio. Go get one before they sell out.
The Nikon D50. I can't find anything bad about this camera. I consider myself an advanced enthusiast and up until recently I strictly used film cameras. I was skeptical about entering the digital photography world because I equated digital photography with less quality. When I finally decided to "go digital" I had to find a camera that had a good balance between quality and an economical price. I did much research and really looked closely at the Nikon D50. I was worried that because of the D50's inexpensive asking price that I would be sacrificing quality. I couldn't be more wrong. The photos that I have taken so far have left me breathless. Each photo is very vibrant and sharp with no noticeable noise even at the higher ISO's.I thought "this is too good to be true" and started looking for situations where I thought the camera would take bad pictures. I used low-light, mixed light, and countless other bad situations and I couldn't get this camera to take a bad picture. I even took a picture of my dog at a distance of 15 in total darkness using only the built-in pop-up flash. The picture was a little blurry but that was due mainly to my hands shaking and the awkward squat I was in to get down to his level.I am a pretty big stickler for quality and I'm sure there are people who are even bigger sticklers than I am that may be able to find some shortcomings of this camera. Personally, I have found none. The Nikon D50 was one of the few items I have ever bought where I went in somewhat skeptical and wound up being pleased more than I could imagine. It's one of my best purchases ever.I am also able to use the lenses I had purchased for my Nikon N80 with the D50! Something to consider if you already own many Nikon lenses.
It's true that not everybody will like the fit of these Sennheiser's. So if you have very small ear canals or just prefer an air tight fit to block out all noise, you may want to look at other options. But for this price, these are definitely great phones at a very nice price.For starters, the twist-to-fit thing definitely takes some getting used to. They include a bunch of extra gaskets and pieces so you can try to fit these to your ears, but it still takes some work to learn how to turn them correctly. The instructions are not very detailed.But once you do get used to the fit these are great as a commuter pair or for gym use. The coating on the 75s are definitely better at repelling sweat, but the 55s are probably also doable with the right adjustments.I personally love the volume control feature, but I decided against it since these are definitely entry pairs. There are add on volume controls you can buy. Since that part fails often, I would rather not have it integrated into the phone.The main cons are that these are somewhat "hard" even with the included foam covers. Like I said, if you have tiny ears and want a tight seal you may want a different pair. But the sound quality is very good and for the price either of these are a good pair.Enjoy.
I read the other reviews and bought this CD player, thinking I had found a good player at a reasonable price. The player has skipped from the beginning. Often won't play CD's, but puts the "error" message up instead. Using the program buttons, or the search buttons, will cause it to stop playing every time. Guess I'll have to junk it and try to find something else.
It seems like almost every time I'm seriously taking photos, whether of scenery or family/friends, I am so glad that I have this reserve battery.Since I don't recharge each battery until it's completely empty and my camera has shut down, I can't predict when (or where!) I'll need to switch the battery out, or when I'll have a chance to recharge it. That's why I bought an extra battery when I bought my first digital Panasonic.When that camera hit the cement driveway, I had to buy a new camera and of course, I also a new reserve battery (too bad both models uses a different battery).The battery lasts many hours and is still going strong after 3.5 yrs, but I can't give an estimate, as it all depends on the picture size, and many other camera settings.For less than a total cost of $7 (in 2009), it's been more than worth the cost!
I needed a big card to travel with me to China, and this little thing did the job. The pictures were clear and the disk held so much even at a high quality. It's great!
Its seems to hold a charge as well as my original Canon battery but only time will tell if it last as long as far as holding a charge.
overall the computer is a great buy. everyone was like who that is a big screen. after a while you get used to it and you love it. and so do they. 2.8 ghz is amazing and the hard drive is the perfect size for any gamer, or business man/woman. the only problem i had and still have is finding a carrying case for it. again it is a great computer for anyone.
Mostly good for online you get avatar accecories and awesome maps and other stuff.all in all best thingy in the world. best thingy in the world.
If you are reading this, you are probably like I was... fed up with headphones that fall out of your ear when you were running. I had tried numerous different headphones with no luck. I recently purchased the Sennheiser MX75 Twist-to-fit heaphones. They absoultely stay in and I am so happy. The way the headphones work is that the wierd knob you see above the earphone fits inside/pushes against your outside ear lobe, thus putting continous pressure against the ear phone piece that is inside your ear. How simple but genius! The phones come with different pieces to allow the phones to better fit your ear. You will have to use trial and error. Overall, the sound quality is alright... nothing amazing... but what can you expect from any headphone. It is pretty hard to produce incredible sound with a tiny speaker... especially bass. All I was looking for was a pair of headphones that would stay in my ear during the entire run (and wouldn't require periodic "messing around" with them as I was running). Mission accomplished! The ONLY complaint I have is that the cord really is twisted due to how it was packaged, which is annoying... hopefully that will go away over time.
I have the Titanium, USB 2.0 version of this drive - not firewire version.In less than 10 minutes this drive was unpacked from the box, plugged in, installed and I was dragging and dropping files. It took less than 10 minutes to transfer over 6 GB of MP3 songs and a 1 GB of .jpg pictures with a USB 2.0 connection on a Pentium 4, 2.8Mz computer. Windows XP-Service Pack 2 just AUTOMATICALLY recognized, and installed the right driver for this drive - I didn't even use the USB driver cd that came with the product. It just automatically showed up in Windows Explorer as a F: drive and I just simply dragged and dropped from there. VERY EASY.Also this drive is WHISPER quiet. And it has an on/off switch so you don't have to unplug ANYTHING to turn it off. Just click on the green icon to safely remove hardware, then just turn the switch to off. Very EASY.The only con is it needs external AD/DC power, which makes it a bit bulky to haul around and hot swap with my work computer and my husband's work computer and my parents' computer. But it can easily be done cause the drive is very lightweight. Actully, I think it may work on just USB bus power, but I haven't tried it yet.I will update my review if I discover problems, but so far this is by far a great DEAL. Less money, lightweight, easy easy installation, but less space. I do not intend to use this as a bootable backup drive. Just as a precaution in case our computer crashes for any reason, I won't have to rescan pictures and recopy CD of songs. 80 GB was by far enough for this use. That's why I didn't want to spend much money.
This phone has been so great for me. It is lightweight, clips on easily or slips into a pocket, and I can talk on the phone all day with no problems! The sound quality is excellent and the noise cancellation reportedly is great. I would certainly recommend this phone to anyone who doesn't want to hold a receiver while talking. I prefer the over the head headset to the one that goes over the ear simply because the one over the ear doesn't feel very secure. The over the head model is VERY comfortable and often I even forget it's there.
I love the system but it failed six months after my warranty expired. But for $50 Bose fixed the unit and the turnaround was superfast -- I shipped it to them on Monday and received my working unit back on Friday. Fabulous.
I received exactly what I ordered and it had a great price! I'm very satisfied!
This is the second pair I have owned. The sound is quite good for the money.They stay in my ears no matter how active I am.The reason I had to purchase another pair is that the case that they come pinched the wire and caused them not to work.I am going to purchase the same pair without the "hooks" over the ears. Although they are perfectly comfortable they are inconvenient to stow because the hooks catch everything and they still would stay in your ears when not exercising.
After losing the cables for my Zen Sleek Photo I was at a loss. Contacting Creative support yielded no help since they no longer support my device. So a quick search gave me this great product. I have had it for several weeks now and it works perfectly; it arrived less than one week after placing my order and everything arrived as stated. I have used at least one of the devices each day and I have encountered no problems as yet. Even if there are problems like other's have encountered it's still cheaper than a new MP3 player!!
I'm not a camera expert, but I was looking for something better than the built-in flash on my Canon XTi. Particularly I was looking for something that would work better with my EF-S fish-eye lens. The throw is too short for the built-in flash in that it creates a shadow for close-in pictures. The EF-500 eliminated that problem on all but the closest shots. My only gripe is that I don't like the mount much. My last Canon flash fit neatly in the mount and had a lock button. The lens has a friction wheel that you twist to tighten. It's just not as easily removed, although it probably holds it on more tightly.
I have owned this printer for a year now, and appreciate the ease with which it handles double sided print jobs. Unlike other HP printers I do find that I change the ink more often than I have with other HP printer products. Does anyone have any information on the recall of this product?
We love this camera so much that when my wife accidentally left it out in the rain and ruined it, we bought the exact same camera again!Takes wonderful pictures in all variety of situations. We just used it to take pictures of a neighborhood roller skating party at the local roller skating ring. Even in the low light situations and with the movements of skating while taking pictures they all turned out great.We really like the panoramic feature which allows you to take 3 pictures in a row (going right or going left) and it will automatically stitch them together. After you take the first picture it actually shows you in the view finder and on the screen the edge of your last picture so you can line up the next one. The end result is perfect!My only complaint is the batter life. Sure seems to eat through regular batteries. But the batter pack that it comes with sure lasted a long time. Might just need to buy more of those.
This is a small hot shoe mount swivel ball head for mounting any small electronic equipment (with tripod hole) on top of a DSLR or video camera. I use it to mountSony Professional Portable 24-bit Linear Audio Recorderand my3D Mic Proon top of my Canon 7D. A single lock nut secures the top ball head as well as the swivel base. The lock nut securely holds the weight of PCM-D50 and 3D Mic Pro when tightened, but dumps its load as soon as I loosen it. There is hardly any friction zone. That is however not a deal breaker for me, I just need to be careful while loosening the lock nut. For its price, it is a good ball head.
I don't own a TV and have been using the video in and TV tuner in my desktop Mac along with my TiVo and DVD player to make do until I breakdown and buy an actual TV. This little box will put off that day for a good long time. I no longer have to wait for my &quot;TV&quot; to boot, and I can change the volume via a remote. Pure luxury.It did take a while to fine tune the color/contrast/brightness using the boxes onscreen controls and the controls in my monitor. At one point it did look quiet muddy, but a little tweaking got it looking fine for my undiscerning eyes from my TiVo, and really nice on the s-video connector from my DVD player.The great thing about this box is the flexibility. Want to watch my TiVo on the composite video in with RCA audio, click a button. Want to watch a live sporting event directly on coax, click that button. Want to watch a DVD on the S-video input (with the audio going directly to my dual input speakers), click that button. Want to use the monitor with your computer and hear computer sounds via the mini-jack pass through, click that button. It's very nice. The only thing I could ask for is another pair of RCA audio inputs for my DVD player.So, if you're sick of booting your &quot;TV,&quot; buy this box.
Overall, I am pretty impressed. The software provided is good; however, not the most user friendly. It scans a little slower than I thought it would but the images are great. It does a great job with slides too! The USB port is a little touchy. If the cable is not aligned just right it does not seem to want connect.
This item did not work with my Palm TX.I am not happy with the product at all.
This was my first digital camera and what a disappointment. Every time I took a picture of people I kept getting RED EYE. This camera even had a a RED EYE reduction button, but it did not work. I can not wait to take this back to the store. I guess I'll stick with the regular camera!
This lens is perfect for HDSLR. The lens can produce a nice cinematic look, and for the price it cannot be beat. It has great DOF and can be used to introduce strategic blur into your photographs. I like to use the lens at 1.8 and then play around with film and shutter speed.
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.
If you are looking for a simple, yet pragamtic leather case for your Palm, this is the one to get. It's made out of real leather and serves to protect your Palm.
The sound is great. Full and dynamic, superior bass response. Can't beat these for the price. BnB Beatles Depot
I heard so much about this lens , but was deciding If I would buy the new Nikon d3100 or the P7000..$699 and $499...I tried this lens on my Nikon d70 and now I don't need to upgrade .. even at 6mp the Pictures are Fantastic , Clear , Sharp , nice color., and I saved Hundreds...Sharpness , Clarity , Color is what I look for in a camera this lens does it for me......................I don't know If I will even use my Nikon 18-70 zoom as much any more..
these headphones are very comfortable and sound very good as well. For the price i bought them for. I most defiantly got my money's worth
This camera is so easy to use that my 7-year old plays with it (now, most of the shots are somewhat less than useful, but he has fun). The only limitation is its date/time stamping gets loopy when you change the batteries.
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!! :)
I've tried several different CD racks for games and music alike. The pagoda is stackable and fits ever size case I have. The old game, the 11th Hour, came in a green booklet looking thing and it fits perfectly. For regular CD Jewel cases you have just under half an inch extra clearance. I hate other storage racks that have individual jewel case dividers and then have maybe four places where a double wide jewel case could fit, it's just a waste of space. My only complaint is that the material is a little flimsy. Don't get me wrong it'll hold up, but Atlantic could have thickened the wood a little more. Also, try to get it at a discount, not really worth more than 12 to 15 bucks.
It charges my iPad2 but very slowly. It takes a whole day to charge 50% battery level and I can see the batter level drops while I am using it with the power plug in.
I've been using this flash card in a new Nikon D700 camera for the last month. The D700 can write a full Nikon NEF format picture AND a JPEG version simultaneously if you so desire. I set the camera up to do this and took about 450 photos (that's 900 NEF + JPEG) shots over the course of a middle school wrestling match. Not once did the camera stall writing to the flash. So, no problems with write speed. I've shot, in total, over 3000 photos at various sports meets in the last month with no problems. I've also had no issues accessing the flash over an external USB Flash reader with my computer (Dell D620). By the way, helpful hint, some external readers are happier if you plug them into the USB port without the flash card installed in the reader. Once the reader is recognized by the computer, then plug in the flash card.Performance test: Number of files 349, total size 751MB. Time to read from flash to hard drive: 110 seconds. 6.83MB/sec. Took the same file and wrote from hard drive to flash: 450 seconds. 1.67 MB/sec.Finally, its just really cool having 2500 pictures or more showing on your camera's info panel with an 8GB card :)
I searched for a while before deciding on this player, and at first I loved it. It played everything beautifully and was so easy to use. I even bought one for my sister when their old one died. Then out of nowhere, this player began skipping all over perfectly good DVDs with no scratches on them. I cleaned it, to make sure, but to no avail. I am never buying another sony DVD player again.
Having owned (and constantly struggled with) the Archos 605 WiFi for two years, I can honestly say it was not worth the money.It has a massive laundry-list of problems that I frankly don't have the time or patience to list here fully. I'll just share the worst of them.I spent lots of money buying the plug-ins that hardly ever worked as intended.I had at least one hardware crash every day for the full two years. And Archos Tech support (when they bother to answer the phone) are belligerent, unintelligent, basically useless.The hardware buttons on the side shorted out within a few months.The operating system gave out within a year, making it impossible to connect the device to any computer.Their idea of battery power is wildly exaggerated. It could barely last 2 hours when it was new and 2 years later, it dies after precisely 2 minutes! That's right, 2 minutes.I bought the Archos because even now, you're not going to find any other large touchscreen MP3 player like this. It plays .avi, .mpg, .mov, wmv and a host of other video formats (and has a hard drive capacity that isn't a complete joke).But ultimately, it falls down because of the worst build quality of any device I've ever seen.Take my advice, and avoid it at all costs. And hope and pray with me that Apple will make the iPod support more video and audio formats.
I looked and looked for a digital that offerred SLR-like functionality, but without the price overhead of a true digital SLR. My first direction was the Kodak 4800 - but after seeing the G1 demoed, I was sold. Plenty of preset modes, durable, long battery, good lens, plenty of programmability, and nothing beats the panoramic stitch assist and short motion video features. I originally shopped around at photo stores, and everybody was sold out - that helped convince me too. In the end I ordered it from Amazon and got it quicker than any dealer could come close to.
I bought the RS 140 headphones, based on reviews, for movies and sometimes talk shows on TV. I had trouble understanding soft passages unless I turned the volume up to extreme levels. Now I seldom miss a word. This is the only pair of headphones I have had, so I can't really compare them to others, but they fill my needs 100%.
Does not work - no real software - a waste of your time. Good only for target practice. I wish we could give negative stars for a piece of dreck like this.
I have now used this mouse for two days. It works perfectly for a while, then starts moving on its own all over the screen, clicking away. It opens programs, closes programs, opens and closes dropdowns, etc. Fascinating to watch, like my computer is possessed, but not something I want in a mouse. I am sending the dang thing back. I don't mind worrying about what my puppy is doing when my back is turned, but I can't worry about what my computer is doing when my back is turned.
We decided to purchase our first LCD television after reading reviews and doing research. The Sharp Aquos 26 inch LCD TV seemed promising and offered many excellent features.Initially, the picture was great and much sharper than the picture on our Mitsubishi CRT (which lasted for over 10 years). Then, within a few weeks after the one year warranty period, the picture soured. A vertical blue/green line appeared shortly after the television was turned on (every time it was used) and then disappeared after 30 to 45 minutes. I wrote to Sharp, since this problem was not going away. They were unhelpful, noting that resetting the television should help, and referring me to a local repair shop for service (that I would have to pay for).We decided to wait, given the likely high cost for repairs. Unfortunately, the blue/green line continues to appear, every time the television is turned on (and stays on for at least 45 minutes). And, a second blue/green vertical line has appeared, closer to the right side of the screen. This second line lasts for a shorter period of time, but leaves me feeling certain that this expensive LCD television will continue to deteriorate, even though it is only 1 1/2 years old. My next LCD television (likely to be bought within another year) will definitely not be from Sharp.Addendum: (October 2008)After several phone calls, I finally spoke with someone at Sharp headquarters who listened. He requested that I send in digital pictures, which I did. Three weeks later when I called back (since they did not contact me), the technician explained that the LCD "panel" was bad. She noted that it was not worth trying to fix, since this would cost more than the television itself. The best she could do was make me an offer: I PAY $240 for a reburbished 26" LCD tv (with a 30 day warranty) or $350 for a new 26" LCD tv (with 1 year warranty).My decision: I plan on giving this television away (to someone who won't really mind the blue bars) and buying a Panasonic Viera instead.
Portable and sturdy. The different angles offered by the stand makes for easier viewing and typing. I just wish the stand wasn't as bulky in my case, but that's a minor setback.
I bought this unit for my mom in December 2002. I bought it to replace another radio unit that was under the cabinet. After nearly five years, this unit works great. We've had no problems with it whatsoever.
I purchased this lens after waiting for what seemed forever for it's sister lens the 100mm macroCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Camerasto go on sale and ship through Amazon. I have been wanting a macro lens to add to my collection and had my eyes on the 100mm for some time. Luckily, this 60mm lens went on sale through Amazon and I convinced myself I really didn't need that extra focal length, definitely glad I did.It is great for any type of shot. I love it for portrait shots especially outdoors. The depth of field from the f/2.8 does amazing things for the composition. It definitely has great macro abilities and the less focal length doesn't make a difference if you are not too afraid to get closer to your subject matter.Only draw back I have found with this lens is shooting indoor portrait photography in small spaces. Starting out at 60mm cuts down the amount subject matter you can have in the frame.
this case is soooo cute escpecialy if you have a pink ipod mini
I actually had a problem with my bag and the manufacturer just sent me a new one, no questions asked. I've had the replacement for years, traveled many miles with it and it's great.
seller was quick, honest, fair. camera is a described and works fine. seller got it here fast and responded to my emails quickly. i would have no hesitation buying from this seller again. i love the camera and service was excellent.
I work these little sonic frisbees pretty hard and have easily gone through over half a dozen. I'd prefer to spend ten bucks less on the SW947, which had been offered by postage-free Amazon, because unless you can count on the unit to "see" your CD's and to play them without sticking and skipping, the frills--even the MP3 capabilities--are pointless. I've had this "Shockwave" model for only a month, but it appears to be as rugged as they come. Even when it's set in the 15-second rather than 45-second memory/anti-skip mode, I can't shake it hard enough to make it skip. The two Sony's that I've gone through were made more cheaply, had shorter battery life, and user-unfriendly read-outs and controls, rather than the top-side, clearly visible controls and digital read-outs of the Panasonic. My Panasonics, moreover, easily outlasted the Sony's and provided better performance and practicality. (This one is replacing a 30-buck SL-SX450 that's beginning to misread CD's after 8 months, though my Japanese-manufactured SL-PH270 is going strong after three years and a couple of fragmenting drops on cement). Both manufacturers offer units at half the price (the Sony D-EJ001 represents a new low in Sony mass-produced plastic, imo), but I've learned that the cost of the SW967 is, practically speaking, the smallest investment you can make in exchange for quality. (I'll raise my rating to a 5 if it's still humming in a year.)The headphones are full-frequencied, light, comfortable but made to stay in place. Still, if you really want to trip out, match this player with a set of Koss UR-40's (not expensive for the quality), set the player's eq to 3d-2, and put on some authentic jazz. For me, it's like returning to the old Birdland and sitting right in front of Coltrane's quartet.One minor irritation and how to avoid it: Manufacturers, including Panasonic, have been putting the battery compartment inside the player and under the CD, which has led to two problems: 1. CD misreadings when the compartment door is not closed securely enough; 2. the flimsy plastic tab on the battery door breaking off after too many battery replacements. For this reason, I'd strongly recommend purchase of the Panasonic ni-cd rechargeables indicated in the instruction sheet, as they can be charged while in unit.
This is the best way to get Microsoft Points. It takes less than one minute to get the code, I really recommend this.
I installed this on a pentium 4 with windows xp. I updated the drivers but the card would not work with windows xp. it worked fine on windows 98 and my old pentium 3
This item will fool you. It comes in a small package, but once you open it and expand the legs it transforms into something solid enough that you would trust your PC Tablet to set on. I purchased two of these, one for my computer desk, and one for the bedroom. It holds my HP TouchPad even with the case on! It's rock solid and won't slip. Worth every penny! Also, this stand can go with you anywhere, and really convenient to use while watching videos. I'm glad I purchased two!
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.
My old salad shooter had gone belly up, and so I needed another one. I use them just about every day. I cook a lot, do food videos, and demos, so this really saves me lots of time, Really recommend this product.The old accessories fit the new one too, really liked that too.I use it lots to grate cheddar cheese.
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.
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 had no problems with the card or adapters and use it to load music in my phone. Delivered on time and in original factory packaging. I'm a happy camper.
Great product, great price, great quality. I can't believe people actually spend $35 on an HDMI cable when you can get this same quality cable for way, way less.
But then my Credit Card was cloned or somewhat else and I got it suspended...!I just bought the "Online Code" and it was all fine, I received the code, Redeem the code on the Xbox 360 console, then started downloading the games I wanted...Two days ago I was called by my bank and was told there were a lot of purchases with my credit card after the 49.99$ one, and they asked if I did them! Of course I didn't! They suspended my Credit Card and now they're studying all those movements to give me my money back!80$+ were taken from my account, and now i really doubt about buying this kinda stuff! Next time I will totally do with the physical card. Hope you read this and don't have to live this!
This keyboard seems like a quality product, but it has a fatal flaw: the Enter key is not in the right place! The \ key is where the Enter should be! It does NOT look like this in the picture here on Amazon. I've used many different keyboards: standard size, keyboard size, even typewriters, and there are always small differences in the less-used keys that you have to get used to. But since it is used so often the Enter key is different -- I don't think I'll be able to get used to it and I will have to send it back. It's a shame too, because other than that it seems to be nicely put together.
I use headphones everyday at work, so headphones are constantly taken on/off...after about 2months both adjustable sides have BROKEN...granted I have a large size HEAD so a smaller headed person may not require the amount of adjustment I do and possibly will not break, but mine has broken although it is still functional and I continue to use....sound is average...
THe price was right and the thing works as I expected it to. I had a bad volume control on my computer speakers and bought this and some cords to replace it. It works like a charm.
This lens is amazing. Great value for its price, definitely worth having. I've taken my favorite photos with this lens, great for low light.
I bought this for my AppleTV and it works very well. The build quality of the cable was much better than I anticipated (I figured it would be cheap at this price), however it's even better than a cable I bought at a local store which cost much, much more. Nothing much to say, just a great price for a great product. Don't even think twice -- at this price it's practically free.I should mention that I use this cable to display 720p content because my TV doesn't support 1080p. Read other reviews if you're interested in hooking up 1080p as it requires more bandwidth (which I'm sure this cable will deliver).
This is my first turn table. Super easy to use and to hook up. Thanks Sony!
ipod mini dont have:1. it doesn't have radio2. u can't recored radio3. u can't even recored ur own voice4. u can't fill da memory to da fullestZEN MICRO IS BETTER CUZ:just get da 6GB zen micro it lasts longer (battery life) u can fill da memory to da fullest has radio (fm only) u can record it and u can recored your own voice (voice memo)u can also use it as a memory card to store files
No complaints. I was just looking to do some longer exposures and wanted to try out a polarizer method. That I had heard about.
This camera has the best macro capacity of any camera in its class. I take pictures of coins, and you have to have maximum detail and luster to sell them. I have tried many other more expensive cameras that have worse macro than this camera, even cameras with advanced CMOS technology. If you need a camera for close ups, this is the best choice.
These speakers are apparently no longer available, but I write to recommend them used or their newer model replacements based on a very positive experience owning them for a couple of years.I bought these speakers originally to supplement the pathetic sound on a Dell Inspiron laptop and have since moved them over to a desktop Mac EMac, and found them to be outstanding for both machines. However, I've also found them portable enough to move them over to our low-end TV when we wanted a big sound out of a DVD or a musical performance, over to an iPod, and off a digital camera to show off some baby videos. The independent volume controls and deep range on the speakers provide lots of flexibility in mixing in a variety of sources, and we've actually found the dual sound inputs on the back (there's an A to B mix switcher to allow simultaneous dual sound sources) to be quite useful. One can, for instance, hook up a connecting line from the stereo and use these as a second set of bookshelf speakers without unhooking it from the computer, and with a flick of the dial on the one speaker, change the mix between the two. We're sort of halfway between using traditional music sources and computer-based sources, so having cables running "both ways" has been nice.As with most Bose speakers, the range and fidelity are excellent, and it is possible to turn the volume up too loud to the point of distortion, but (thus far) when we've done that there's no apparent damage to the speakers. In other words, for a pair of tiny desktop speakers, they provide more sound and volume than we really ever want or that the source can actually provide with any fidelity.I particularly like the slight angle to which these speakers are canted, as they point the sound sources towards one's ears. They're also directionally accurate, so if you want to "point" your sound and still get the surround effect, it's easy enough to do.The RF shielding is outstanding; I have one speaker crammed right up against a traditional CRT, and I've never seen a quaver on the screen, nor has there been any noticeable distortion in the operation of a variety of electronic devices that get thrown into a space close to the speakers.My only quibble with the provided package is the length of the cables and power cable, a common problem for all the desktop arrangements; one does want to stretch the cables around an astonishing array of stuff sometimes.In any event, I rarely write reviews of electronics products, but I've been so happy with these speakers I decided to go ahead and make an exception. I've been very disappointed by desktop speakers before, but not this time.
I love my rca ebook. I've had it for a little over a month and I wouldn't go back to a hard cover now. I love that it is back lit so I can read in the dark without disturbing my partner. Registering was a breeze, as was ordering my first book. They even had a x-mas promotional on where I was able to download over $300 worth of magazines and books (of my choice) for FREE. I love reading Time and Newsweek magazine on this format. One thing to remember is that if you can't find the book you are looking for on gemstar, you can search for it on your pc (following the instructions on CD rom that came with ebook). There are at least three other ebook stores (one is Barnes & Noble) that carry ebooks for this device.To sum up, love it, glad I bought it, would buy again and recommend to friends. I hope this machine will really take off as I love that I don't have all these books in my house!One more thing if you are ordering this in Canada, the warranty will not cover you but if you buy from Future Shop they will give you a 30 day return or exchange policy also you can buy a two or three year extended warranty for around $50 and have no worries at all.
this is no longer the option, there are better items, no recommend now, it was good 2 years ago I COULDN CHANGE THE NUMBER OF THE STARS to 2
One of the better digital recorders out there, especially for the price. I bought these my my wife and myself to record choir practice. Sound quality is excellent on the two highest quality settings.
PROS:Great large screen.Plays various file types.80GB HDD.CONS:Battery life is very short! Under normal usage, mine only lasted 3 hours.Balky and heavy.Volume is very low.Video gets choppy during HDD access.Customer service almost does not exist.I decided to return and got an ipod touch.
Purchased Yamaha HTR-5730 receiver from Amazon based on price and other user reviews. As expected, it is made in China. Right out of the box and connected, the volume control knob on my unit does not work - so much for manufacturer's quality control. Volume can be adjusted by remote control only. All other features seem to be working. Sound is good. Turning on and switching between modes makes loud clicks. Remote control has strange layout and is unintuitive to use.Now that I have a Yamaha lemon on my hands, my only options are to pay extra to ship it back for a refund, or to a Service Center for repair. My emails to Yamaha are not returned. The customer support by phone is long-distance. The 800 number only repeats the contact info found on their website.Moral of the story: do not buy bottom-of-the-line products, even if they bear the Yamaha logo.
terrible terrible terrible. My tv runs on an HDMI at 1080p and this cable makes netflix look like its coming through antennae. avoid and do not use, unless for rope.
IT IS HARD TO REVIEW AN ITEM THAT DOES WHAT IT IS SUPPOSE TO DO, WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO.AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT TOO.
I ordered this based on all the positive reviews. But after two days I could not get it to work. At first the computer wouldn't recognize the modem, then the modem wouldn't find the phone line. Drove me crazy. Finally I packed it up and sent it back. Then I checked online for other reviews. I found this:HiRO V.92 56K Internal PCI Data Fax Voice Modem (Microsoft WHQL/Vista/RoHS) (H50003)(Microsoft WHQL/Vista/RoHS) (H50003)[...]Ordered it, installed it and within an hour sent my first fax.
i asked my fiance for our first chirstmas if he could get me something that will hold all of my cds. well he didn't like ipod that much and bought me this one and himself a blue one so we matched. i like it alot, the battery last pretty long for me, its small and light. i got water some how on it and it didn't get ruined, also i have the 512mb and i have over 170 songs on it. the down fall is if i didn't use his computer it would delete all the songs i already downloaded so i now have to use my computer and borrow cds of friends to download not just pop it in and down load. but i like it its pretty good for not being an ipod.
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.)
Very well made cable. I bought two of these and I like them alot. Tripp Lite makes great stuff. Would for sure recommend these.
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.
What an awesome MP3 Player. I was absolutely wowed when I discovered I can actually record an FM Radio broadcast and then replayed it both on the MP3 Player and on my computer at home. Also not to mention the one touch and pow! your able to record a voice conversation. This little device has already come in handy recording a conversation and was able to establish who said what especially when I emailed the recording to the other party.Iclick has a wonderful MP3 Player. I will not hesitate to buy from them again this Christmas.
Great USB wireless adarter..work great, especially w/th vista, just plug and ur ready to go..no need to install or something..
I purchased this camera without testing it first or testing other similar cameras, basically purchased it for the price and small size. I take lots of indoor pictures and the flash recycling time was about 6-7 seconds. (cannon similar camara had 4 sec and olympus has a 0.5-4 sec) I kept missing shots due to the waiting time. I also had to scooch back a few times to take pictures because the camera won't focus at close distances (didn't have trouble with the olympus stylus) Also, it was a little difficult to see through such a small viewfinder.
it's so cool i love it get it for your kids they will love it
I absolutely love this mouse! The location of the USB ports on my laptop made a corded mouse difficult to manuveur, so I decided to try cordless despite the negative things I heard about the Logitech cordless mouse. It is much less jumpy than the other one I used, and I don't have to pick it up constantly to untangle the cord. Windows XP detected it immediately, so there was no installation or driver hassle.So far I have gone three months on one AA battery, and I love being able to snap the USB connector into the back of the mouse when I travel with my computer. Definitely worth the money!
I attached this to my Pentax Optio 43WR. On the beach, I normally cannot use the LCD screen at all. Although it was still difficult to see, this shade did make the LCD usable on the beach as well as bright sunlight. It didn't work at all angles, but overall the results were good compared to the LCD screen without it. I would recommend being careful taking the screen on and off since the 4 sliding tabs are small. However, the design is very lightweight and relatively flat when closed, so I would expect some fragility.
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 case does smell funny for a while but the smell eventually goes off. Its not that Xtreme after 2-3 weeks!In comparison with CaseLogic, I feel that the leather CaseLogic case is more durable. I am very careful with my Xtreme case since I'm a little scared that I may rip the zipper off as its more delicate than CaseLogic.Now the goods! It has the full capacity of 320 discs unlike some other user who mentioned it only had 256 something. If you don't have all the sheets that add upto 320 discs capacity, you have received a defective piece.This case has plenty of space in each slot/sleeve that you can acutally put 2 discs in one cd sleeve. I have a CaseLogic cd case but it only fits in one disc per sleeve. There is absolutely no way I could fit 2 cds in one sleeve in my CaseLogic.But Xtreme has solved my problem since I have some software cd's like disc 1 and disc 2 and would like to keep it in one sleeve instead of occupying two.I have now switched from CaseLogic to Xtreme!
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 actually blame Vista for most of my frustrations with setting this up. I keep forgetting that you need to right click set up and choose 'run as administrator'. As soon as I did that, the software did it's thing and now I can access my network from anywhere in the house.So, other than the instructions (not super clear) and MS Vista being a pain, this is a good product and I'm glad i got it.
Since I downloaded the new version of software for my Flip Ultra, all of the video clips I download are in reverse order, making it impossible for me to conveniently make complete videos editing the clips together.When I downloaded video clips before and then tried to make a movie, they were all in chronological order.Now when I try to make a movie, the clips are in reverse order making it almost impossible to move around, especially when you have more than 20 clips, which I often do.If you stop-and-start and make 10 short videos to stitch together to make one longer movie, it's almost impossible because the videos are downloaded in the wrong order. So to make a coherent movie, you have to move the first one to the last order, the second video to the second-to-the-last order, and so on. It used to download in the correct order, but since this last "upgrade", mixes up the videos so they are unusable.
Only minor quibble is the note (in the one-page 'manual' that says not to worry if there is no -5v - most supplies don't deliver this voltage. It would be nice if this were on the back of the unit so it would always be in the same place.It's a valuable addition to my kit.
TOM-TOM 720 is not as good as the 920. But for the price one can't go wrong. Really great if you travel a lot and want up to date directions.Tom tom is the one to get.
The requirements for my use are basic. I've been using TDK DVD's (and CD's for that matter) for several years. I've screwed some of 'em up but I've never had a defect. Cant ask for more than that! (Well, I probably could but I wouldn't get it...)
I haven't used for video yet, but seems fast for pictures. It fits in my laptop without an adapter. It DOES NOT come with the PICTURED adapter. I use it in myNikon Coolpix S8100 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)
I bought this one because it's light weight (4.1 oz.). I was looking for a small binoculars for my 4-year-old son. With the original price almost $80, "It must be good!" I thought! I paid $15 during Friday Sale. I thought I got bargain until I received it today with huge disappointment. It's hard to focus by adjust each eye, hard to see clear with tiny small lenses. I felt tense after using it for a while, don't even mention my young son will know how to use it! My daughter has a Canon 8x23A, which is in very good quality and easy for kids to use. After doing some search, I found Meade outlet is selling this Meade DCS 7x18 on eBay for $7.95 with free shipping due to this item is a closeout! This binoculars will be good for watching plays, shows, concert, whichever doesn't require focusing too often.
Emits a low amount of heat, and has been flawlessly working for over a month now. Plus I love the metal case, hopefully the insides last as long as the outside.
I bought this unit to upgrade our home network by replacing an old existing slow switch. Installation could not have be easier - unpack, unplug 5 ethernet cables and power cord on old unit old unit, plug cables in new one and you are done. No set up required - working in less than 5 minutes with no set up required.
Got this radio for emergency use. Never know when you'll need to use something like this. Have actually used it a couple of times, not in emergencies, but when the power has gone out.It looks a little more complicated than it is. I found it pretty intuitive and easy to get going without reading instructions. Turn the crank and turn it on, just like a standard radio.This is like any small, one-speaker radio as far as the sound you'll get. Good for AM or talk, not as good for music. It does the job though, especially for something that uses no electricity.In my opinion, this is good "protection" for you and your family. Like I said, you never know when you'll need it.
CD to Cd is great.Analog is easy too, if you hook it up right.USING RCA WIRES - RED &amp; WHITE ones.There are no real instructions on hooking it up to workwith a Cassette recorder on your receiver(amp).What you have to do is disconnect your Cassette player from your receiver(amp)and hookup the CD Recorder to its hookups then hookup the Cassette player (OUT) to any hookup in AUX, DVD, TV, or VCR hookup on your receiver(amp).On the CD Recorder keep pressing the INPUT button till it says ANALOG.then set the MANUAL/AUTO to MANUAL.then press EXT. RECORD button,once you see READY start your cassette and then press PLAY.Once done press and hold (for 3 seconds)the FINALIZE button.Then enjoy your new CD.PSAlways use MUSIC CD-Rs or MUSIC CD-RWsI bought TDK MUSIC CD-RWs
The keyboard, mouse, and speakers are all quality and work very well.Keyboard has some high seated keys, but it's not bad. It's certainly not quiet though. The easycall buttons are on the side of the keyboard, which is well designed. The volume buttons are placed center and it's good design. Overall, the keyboard is comfortable, good on your wrist, and has well placed buttons.The mouse is of surprisingly good quality and comfort. I would say it's a cross betweenLogitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and MacandLogitech Wireless Mouse M510, somewhere in the middle. The mouse's got a heavy feel to it, perfect for steady internet surfing, application use, and gaming.Onto the speakers, which unfortunately is the weakest link for this combo. However, it still works just fine. Sound quality is decent, but like other reviewers have pointed out, it's difficult to get the connectivity of the easycall buttons to work with skype. For me, I don't use the easycall features, but that's fine with me.Overall, the combo is of good value and comfort. However, if you can get the easycall features to work properly, it can be a satisfying online calling experience.
The sound from the unit is descent given the size and construction. The wireless system, however is pretty bad. In an urban area you might be able to get 20', but even then you'll get periodic interference. In a more rural setting it becomes moderately usable, with more like 40' and fewer blasts of junk.
Better price than other on-line stores; substantial product; need two to carry and install, but it needs to be for the big TVs. Very satisfied, especially with ease of shopping and quick delivery.
Finding the address you desire to go to kept giving me a not in database error. The only way I could program any address was to go there and then save it. Not good for cross country trips. The unit works good otherwise, telling you where to turn etc. and finding places already programed like eating placing, other interesting sites, good. I would not recommend this unit for anyone, but of course, it could have been a faulty programming on the manufactures part.
this remote is the best, turns everything that needs to be on for the task you want. very easy to program and adding extra controls is so easy.I have a new lcd dhtv, cable w/ dvr and hdtv, dvd/cd home theatre system, all a different brand and the remote works great.
Funciona bien pero no es del todo fino en el transmisor. Por momentos genera ruido.It's ok, noisy in certain moments.
Sennheiser RS 140 Wireless Balanced HeadphonesThis product does exactly what they are supposed to do. The audio quality is excellent and have not experienced any interference when moving around. The RS 140 was purchased because of a slight hearing loss and now the TV can be enjoyed at a normal volume without disturbing my husband and I can adjust the headphone volume independently of the TV volume.2 to 3 hours of TV viewing is not uncomfortable with these headphones.
This is an excellent product at an even more outstanding price. An HDMI cable priced at a local retail store (rhymes with West Lie) hits at a whopping $60 for a 6-foot cable. For the 3 feet that I needed, at only $3.00 including shipping, there cannot be a better value for your money. Superb construction at fantastic prices.
pros:easy installation with the sticky tape provided.gives off a nice glow.cons:not as bright as you would expect.its a good product. well worth buying. the brightness works for me as it is not overpowering my other lights in the case and it makes the uv reactive stuff glow bright.
Just what we wanted - unobtrusive, diminuitive, 5 minute hookup, ideal for rental dvds....
Good for the money for sure! I mounted a 37" Vizio with this in the center of my bedroom. Looks very clean and nice. Very sturdy and well built. I only wish it had more ability to adjust the vertical position of the TV on the mounting pole. No matter because it still works great!
Any time my computer goes to sleep or I disconnect a device from the hub, it stops working. The only way to get the hub to work again is to unplug it from the computer and plug it back in. Running Alienware Aurora w/ Intel i7 965 on 64bit windows 7.The hub gets an A for aesthetics. I think it looks great, I just wish it would have worked.
Where do I start? I had to give this "product" one star - they deserve NONE. This toner cartridge is absolutely horrible. You could print better quality documents with a $30 inkjet printer. From the very beginning this machine printed horrible streaks on the paper and I tried cleaning the printer mechanism (shaking the toner cartridge) from the beginning. Nothing was fixed! So Yes in deed this is pure junk... I wanted this toner to print RESUMES --- they look absolutely horrible and I've lost lots of time, so I am going to get the real replacement OR start printing on an older inkjet I have. The good thing is that I found a really good place (physical store in Montclair, California) Veteran Owned that sells remanufactured inkjets. In the process of returning this cartridge to this seller. Keeping my fingers crossed. They really should drop that supplier.
An impressive piece of machinery, the Hipzip is a dream come true for me. For a scientist/music buff, the Hipzip is a dual purpose device : e-data storage and two-way transfer; mp3 playback (WMA, WAV are also compatible).For an mp3 player with some moving parts inside, it is surprizingly sturdy and ergonomic. Very nice to look at and a beautiful carrying case I might add. Its USB link is so fast, that I upload 4 to 5 MB songs or files within 5 TO 8 seconds! Unlike some other industry driven Mp3 players, this player allows two way transfer of all files up to 40MB at a time using your explorer to dragg and drop selected data and/or mp3 files onto E drive (letter assigned to the hipzip). You may also automatically execute all file types through your computer and thus listen to music through your computer's sound card output!Don't forget that The Hipzip comes with MusicMatch, although I prefer Winamp's simplicity. Nevertheless, MusicMatch is a powerfull ripping and encoding software that comes in very handy.One important reason I'm sold to the hipzip : the 40 MB funky looking disk called pocketzip is today 10 US$ when you buy a pack of 10, while the 64MB flashcard is 200 US$. How does that compare? At this price, you can even afford to lose a pocketzip or two!One final note : despite what Amazone claims in the Hipzip specifications area, the hipzip allows random, repeated and random repeated playback modes.So it's a multipurpose device, which will make you respect Iomega for being so considerate of our integrated/integration needs.You can bet that Iomega is working on a 80 or 100MB pocketzip. When that baby comes out, and considering the excellent (Li ion) battery life, the hipzip will be the mother of all singin' zipdrives...Cheers Iomega!
i'm using this cable for my ps3 which for reasons i wont mention is far from my tv, the point is the cable works great no loss in signal or quality full 1080p with great sound i highly recommend this product.
These things have some serious sound with out being too loud. Rich base clear high end. You can hear tones and words you don't from system speakers. As with any earphone, you have to fit them in the ear correctly. One thing to watch for is bending the rubbery extinction. If you do it will decrees the volume on that side. Well worth the buy. Makes even the smallest mp3 player sound great. Enjoy.
I purchased this neck strap for my 10-year old daughter, who is in her first year of band. She had been complaining that her old strap "cut into her neck" and was uncomfortable. I recalled how much I liked my Neotech when I was in college, so when I saw that they were making a "junior" size, I was sold. Bonus - they made it in her school color, too!She loves it - says it makes playing more fun, and doesn't hurt anymore. Great product, just the right size for the elementary player. Will increase their enjoyment of music, and let them play more and longer. You wouldn't think of all those benefits from just a neck strap, but comfort is key - if kids are uncomfortable, they'll give up playing a lot quicker.Great product.
It was a chore to find a case that fit the LX2 as there is a protruding lens and the fit was either too tight or totally unusable. This case is perfect as it appears to be made just for the LX1 or LX2.
I have mine mounted next to my plasma tv with the power cords of all my equipment going through the wall behind the tower to an outlet in my garage. Makes for a very clean look, no cords show at all.You may have trouble placing more than 3 components on the shelves unless they are all rather thin, I have my amp, satellite box, and dvd player on mine and it is full.
As with a previous reviewer, this mouse seemed to work fine then all of a sudden, the scroll wheel stopped working properly. It would work for a few pages (web or offline text documents) then just stop, or do stupid things. Changing settings, running troubleshooters, changing ports and reinstalling software resulted in exactly the same problems. I put my old mouse back on and am taking this two-month old mouse back to W..-M...t.
In the past I've had HP and Canon Printers and scanners. HP ink cartridges are very overpriced and difficult to refill successfuly. HP printers often jam or feed multiple pages.After having the "Vertical Lines on Display" problem with my HP ZD 8000 laptop, I swore I'd "never buy an HP product again". They no longer care about their customers.Canon printers sometime give good print quality. Ink tanks are small, but easy to refill. Print heads plug up after 4 or 5 ink tank replacements or refills. Paper feed problems are frequent. Banding is usually there if you look for it. Canon printers are less than great and have high operating cost. Canon does not have a scanner for large format negatives.I saw my first Epson R320 at a computer flea market demonstrating a continuous feed ink system(CIS). I bought a CIS from the vendor. I bought a new R320 from Frys Electronics. I have had it for 4 years and have printed thousands of photos and pages. The quality is great. Paper handling is excellent. Jams and multiple page feeds are rare. The ink cost is reasonable with the CIS. The R320 is much better than any HP or Canon printer I've seen.The Epson 4990 scanner is also in a class by itself for large format negatives. The only downside is that Epson replaced it with the much more expensive V700 and V750.I love Epson printers and scanners. They provide the functionality I want at reasonable cost.
I have owned an HP 940c now for about a year, and as it's now 4AM in the morning and I have a long project to work on, the printer has given me a hardware failure.Having said that I've tried it on different computers, with different cartridges (thought maybe the OS X driver was to blame but evidently not), and it's dead. Now it's 4AM and I've spent 2 hours troubleshooting the printer only to have it dead.To top it off this printer uses the HP #15 cartridge which is a #45 cartridge with half the ink at the same price.. you cannot use a #45 in this printer.I highly reccomend against buying this printer. Not only is it subject to the expensive ink cartridges but it has been widely known for paper feeder problems (a school district recalled theirs), and they are all eventually prone to this sort of failure.
This product works great! Twice this summer we were alerted of tornadoes in our area and we had time to get to the basement for safety. The product is easy to use but I wish it would come with the AC adapter instead of having to order it seperately. I just bought one for my parents who just went through the hurricane in Texas and had no way to get emergency reports once the power went down.
Have not use this item yet. Expected to recieve item that was not included, (also not listed) not the fault of the sender. Without said item (car charger) unit is somewhat useless to me.
I brought this to protect my ipod from scratches. I love the color.The leather is a soft pink and the inside is grey.Alsoyou still have acess to your screen and dial.It has a magneticcloser.It's also light and can fit in your pocket.It also comeswith a grey wrist strap.
Exellent quality, but a tight fit for my Nikon D40. Not much room for anything else.
This has to be the best circular polarizer out there. Cuts out the unnecessary light and easily allows you to run 2 stops slower shutter speed during the day.
I am training for a fall marathon and part of what goes with that is training in hot and humid weather. I have had numerous iPod headphones short out due to sweat. I have also shorted out a number of ipod shuffles due to the same thing. To combat sweat issues with the ipod I put my ipod shuffle in a plastic zip lock bag (Target makes a nice zip lock half baggie) pinned to my shorts and poke a hole in it for the headphones. The headphone issues has been harder to solve before I found these. These Sennheiser MX75 headphones really work. I have done 2 long runs so far and they sound good, fit secure, and have had no issues with sound quality or comfort. They also have a convenient clip that I use to attach the cord to my running singlet. I am now confident that I have a totally sweatproof setup. I picked up these for $26 and they are well worth it. Just ignore the ugly green color. Note they do not seem to have these at the Apple store so it looks like Amazon is the only place to find them. Give them a try you won't be disappointed.
The remote's setup is easy but still requires some final adjustments. My only complaint about the remote is the chargeing station after a while it will lose connection with the remote and not charge it. Checked online and found a solution to the problem. After fixing the charging station the remote works like a dream.
I wish it had a little bit more functionality, but otherwise it does the job that i wanted..
Price is not terrible, but I've compared them to a couple other pairs I have including a Phillips SHE9700/27 which is an in ear bud type on sale for about $25 or so when I bought them, and there's no comparison in quality.The Philips have a crisp sound at all volumes and the treble is clear and the deep bass thumps (doesn't drown out other parts of music). This sony pair has a deep muffle that robs the buds from crisp sound. Furthermore the comfort isn't impressive due to sharp ridges along the edges that is very irritating and painful (in my ears at least). Also the sound pitch changes based on the angle that the earbuds are in your ears. One second it can be deep and muffled and turn them just a hair and you'll hear more treble and much less bass. This isn't bad except for the time it takes to adjust them every time you put them in.A few nice things about them is the cord is the perfect length to run to my pocket (I'm six foot four inches) and should work for most people. The pair doesn't block out much background noise (good and bad) which helps when you're around traffic (as I walk around campus) or somewhere you need to hear people (hallways etc). They also stay in the ear pretty well but are very relieving to take out. Overall I'd say invest in a nicer pair (there are better pairs for the same money).
I am using this stand to place a 76 key full size Casio workstation. It stands on a carpet and is very stable. I don't know how stable it will be for a 6x keyboard. But, it is a great bargain for me.
I purchased this cable for PS3 to 46" Sanyou LCD. I get audio and no video. Do not buy this cable.
A wonderful deal, a great product, and kudos to amazon for the frustration-free packaging! Lots less to throw away/struggle with! The milk chocolate color matches the bronze finish on the hp pavilion entertainment notebook as well -- added bonus! Battery included, which is always helpful.
I bought this without much research as it was discounted at a closing store. It was super easy to install and worked fine for more then a year. As of recently though, it likes to just up and disappear whenever it wants to. It started when the computer would freeze or get shutdown improperly for some reason. When it was started back up, there'd be no hard drive. I'd unplug it and plug it back in and it popped back up fine. Soon though it did it more and more often even if the computer was shut down properly. Now it's doing it whenever it feels like, and it doesn't just pop back up when I unplug it. It takes unplugging over and over, and restarting the computer over and over and endless attempts before it finally decides to come back. Then, I'll open some program that pulls files from it, like iTunes as I have all my music on it, and all of a sudden it's gone again. Right now I'm trying to get all of our important stuff off of it because I no longer trust it at all. Beware this hard drive!
Others have already written about the audio quality, which is unsurpassed for in-ear phones, and the comfort, features, etc. When I received my set this morning, all was as expected except for one surprise - they fit my iPhone's recessed audio jack perfectly! The included short and long extensions both end in modified jacks which seat exactly in the iPhone's recessed jack. I assume this is a relatively recent change since my pre-purchase research failed to uncover it.The volume and PTH modules end in normal jacks, but with the inclusion of the very short extension this isn't a problem at all.Note that if you want to use the phone features without unplugging your headphones, you'll need Shure's adapter (sold seperately, currently out of stock everywhere). But for use as a player, an adapter is no longer required.
Put the PODWAVE on your IPOD, slip it in your shirt pocket with an audio book playing and scoot down the road for hours of no hassle in car sound. Want something for beside the bed in a motel room to lull you to sleep, great product. Want to listen to super fidelity, loosen up with the dough and get some Shure earbuds.
i bought a scanner, its an HP Scanjet 3300c flatbed. i thought id buy the best nbame coz all my producs are HP, i like my deskjets but this time i really got frustrated with this. What are the cons: first, its bulky very large and not compact, second, it is not portable it will surely get broken when u travel it around, 3rd hassle in setup as you need all those cables, adapters, cds and when you lose one, goodbye HP scanner, fourth low quality software compare it with Canon's slim scanner and great software HP would look so pathetic and you got nothing to do with it, fifth very poor customer support when it gets broken you either have it replaced immediately by HP, its almost non serviceable, what if it passed your one year warranty?i love HP Deskjet Printers, and their Laser Printers remain the top of its class, but the Scanjet Series would be their water loo, like having products from Jurrrasic Era.
I really like this about amazon now i can download codes from anywere and really get my money for the product.. I wish they would do sales though if they did sales for these type of items we would all buy them up.. I know its worth it but i cant wait for holiday maybe they will have soms great deals who knwos but good job Amazon for keeping use happy with downloadable codes now i dont have to go sites were people are trying to steal my xbox live account or send me fake codes.. Thank you amazon!! if you looking for 400 point card go to zune.com and download there thing and you can get them there.. dont put this stress on amazon.
These headphones are very articulate at pretty much every frequency. One thing some people should consider is if they want open back headphones, which allow ambient sounds in and out, so it's not the loudest of headphones available. The pros for these open backs is that you don't have to remove your headphones every time you collaborate with someone. Personally I like the sound of open back headphones better than closed because it sounds a little crisper in my opinion.
The transmitter requires external power supply which is not included, though product description forgets to state that. I wanted to order power supply for extra money but couldn't find one. I even couldn't return it, because ANTonline didn't authorize return, but this is another story :-)
Reason for 4 stars is that batteries are two different brands but at 3 months they seem to be providing satisfactory service.
This remote allowed me to tuck all my TV equipment in a closet for a nice clean look of just the TV and speakers on the wall. All but one of my devices had existing codes built in. But you can learn devices into the remote pretty easily. I'm still getting used to navigating through the remote but I am far from an expert. Satisfied so far.
Boy am I sorry I ever bought this item. As mentioned by another user - it lasted less than 2 years - then it started to destroy any zip disk you attempted to write to. When I contacted customer service - instead of admitting they had a problem - I got - it sounds like maybe your drive is damaging your disks. You are out of warranty - but for $55.00 or so we will send you a reconditioned one with a 120 day warranty - and you pay for shipping. Forget it - save your money - buy a flash drive from Sony or use CDs - but don't buy anything from Iomega. They do not back their products - and their quality is highly questionable.
Mouse tracking works fine, even without a pad as it should. However, the wheel quit working on mine 10 days after I bought it. I took it back to Wal*art and bought a logitech optical "Click!" mouse which works great.
I purchased this hard drive enclosure based solely on price. So being that I chose the cheapest one that Amazon had at the time, I wasn't expecting too much. The enclosure works as it should. I have had no compatibility issues with either my vista desktop or my XP laptop. the workmanship seams kinda cheap and there doesn't seem to be anyway to secure the hard drive while in the enclosure. One last issue was that the instructions inside the box were for the wrong product which was a little irritating but I pretty much knew what I was doing. It works and thats all that matters in the end.
Ive been using this for about a year now and have absolutely no complaints. I drive an old 1987 Firebird, so there's no way to connect my Creative Zen MP3 player to my stereo except through this device(the tape deck is broken, so I can't use a tape adapter. No input jack either). The sound that I get via this device is as good or better than what I got through the tape deck. The only time I get interference is maybe on a road trip. In those situations I just change to a clean frequency and its good to go. I imagine this would be the case for any device like this, regardless of the brand.I don't use the bluetooth or phone feature. I just connect my MP3 player directly via the jack.I always leave mine plugged in to the power outlet. It's not going to drain the battery if you leave it plugged in for a couple days.Another reviewer mentioned the flashing light. It does not bother me at all. As with any car the entire instrument panel is full of lights, so one more blinking light does not prove to be a distraction for me.One thing of note, I have to turn my Creative Zen to maximum volume for the Saitechi transmission to match the volume of the other radio stations on different frequencies. It's not really a bad thing, because I can still turn the radio volume as loud or as soft as I want to go. I just have to remember to turn the volume back down when plugging my earbuds into the Creative Zen so I don't get an unpleasant surprise.
This light is very flexible. I was able to clamp it to the top of my laptop screen with a standard binder clamp and since the cord is a metal type that is flexible, I can aim the light to where I want and it will stay there.
Hey Amazon, this doesn't even deserve 1 star.We had one for 3 years. I walked into the office, turned it on, and nothing. I tried another powerpack, I connected it to another computer, nothing. Tech support was no help. The warranty expired 2 months ago!! The best thing is how NEC brilliantly timed it to stop working after the warranty expired. Originally paid $650 through Tigerdirect.com who would only knock off $10 on another LCD. Never again with NEC (Mitshubishi).
Great for tying up wires or other things. Single use and can be pulled very tight and trimmed.Handy to have have a bag of them for household use. I also got Velcro ties than can be reused, but are bigger and cannot be pulled as tight.
I was hesitant at first since it doesn't mention the new iPod touch or iPhone. It works perfectly with both. I'm very satisfied with the quality of sound. I purchased it for travelling and so far am very satified.
The Roku Soundbridge is a VERY buggy product. I live in a condominium in which many neighbors use wireless internet. The Soundbridge will frequently (and without warning) switch to a neighbor's network. Correcting this problem involves re-keying in my wireless key, one character at a time with a scrolling selector, and restarting the unit.For this reason, I now use the ethernet connection. The problem here is that if the unit detects a wireless signal ANYWHERE, it connects to it and disables the ethernet connection.The only way I have found to avoid this behavior is to reboot the unit while placing it in a large metal toolbox, which sometimes blocks the RF signal from my neighbors. Even this strategy requires many (25 or more) restarts of the unit. Even when it is functioning correctly, the unit will switch to a neighbor's wireless network every couple weeks, leaving me to go through the above-detailed process.Technical assistance is non-existent, and Roku refused to exchange my unit under warranty for the above-described software defect. You would be well-advised to avoid this product.
Pretty fun little jukebox. The bubbles and lights are pretty cool. But the volume control is only on the remote and the front panel is difficult to pull down.
I had to print several times (over 10) to get the color cartrdige to work properly.
Bought this HDMI cable (also separately purchased an adapter) to connect my Mac to TV to watch Netflix... picture comes up very clear, not blurry or pixelated. Great price, much cheaper than electronics stores such as Best Buy. Great product, thanks.
This product is great. If you are a geek, this (or any other harmony) is the remote for you. I had a tough time programming my comcast remote & my Onkyo Rx remote to talk to my Westinghouse LCD TV. I googled a lot to find any codes, but nothing worked perfectly. This remote does not take the beaten path with codes and holding down buttons for insane amounts of time. It hooks up to a PC using a USB cable and then you 'program' the thing. The wizard will do practically everything once you give all the model numbers for all your devices.I can now practically control everything. I am waiting for my vista remote & IR receiver , so I am not yet controlling my media center PC with this. I will update the review with my experience once I do that. Also, I am only holding back 1 star because of the nature of some of the buttons. They tend to get stuck sometimes, but its not a major deterrent at all.Also, as usual, Amazon's price and shipping speed were fantastic.
Recibido antes de la fecha programada, excelente! No he intalado el Tv que como pueden ver en mis otros comentarios, estoy a la espera de que llegue a Venezuela para instalar todo... les comento luego con mas detalles
This RCA modem worked great from day one. Would highly recommend this modem to anyone who has Comcast (or any other high speed connection) cable.
It's a shame that most people aren't getting the most of their HDTVs because no retailer will carry an HDMI cable without 800% markup. I have a purchased three of these to connect my satellite receiver, DVD player and XBox 360. Everything works perfectly. HDMI cables transmit a digital signal, not analog, so there's no way to claim that you're going to get a better picture with a more expensive cable. It's either going to work or it's not. It's kind of like claiming that your digital photos will look better if you transfer them to your computer with a more expensive USB cable. The only difference can be in the durability of the cable and the insulation. I haven't had this cable long enough to know how durable it will be, but I know I can replace it at least 6 times with shipping before I will have paid as much a standard retail HDMI cable.
Small items but they sure come in handy. I now keep a few of all the various gender & size changers for USB on hand so when I need them unexpectedly, I just reach into my USB Gadgets Drawer.
For use with AT+T DSL, I second everything written here. Troubleshooted this D-Link modem for over an hour before giving up.From my very limited knowledge, AT+T DSL needs a modem with a "NAT" function. This modem doesn't have a NAT function. Therefore, your modem won't work.Despite my dislike of the Motorola 2210, I bought another one and my DSL was running instantly.
these cable ties are awesome, especially the fact that they are in color. It makes it easy to find in the dark.These ties are very durable and strong and will work for my cables.
I have been using this product for years and it has never given me a single problem. Would not hesitate to buy another one if needed.
I just got it today and immediately plugged it in my ibook g4 connected it to my sumsung 42" TV., put my ibook to sleep mode, waked it up.. voila!!!! it works ! now I can watch my favorite TV. programme from my country on my TV. needless to say this product just work....it does what it says and it does good. Thanks monster I'm one happy customer.
Why pay more when you can get a better product? I've sworn by Acoustic Research products for a long, long time, and they have always met my expectations. This product is outstanding; it delivers top notch sound that is crystal clear. Contrary to what others wrote about the product...it is a standard optical cable. It fits PS3, DVD, HDTV, and whatever else you have. Highly recommended.
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 have one of these drives and use it to free up some of my hard drive space. I truely am amazed at the ability and capacity of the Clik Drive. The only problem is... you can buy a new drive at about the same price as the used drive is listed at. All the same features and a whole lot cheaper. Just look around a little more for it else where.
Great product, good quality, size as expected and as said by manufacturer. The detachable compartment is great for carrying cables, manuals and other accessories. I'm using it for taking my Canon ZR700 camcorder and my Fujifilm S5200 SLR like digicam, both fits perfectly inside at the same time. Only one thing i didn't like, the main compartment separator is attached to the case leaving little chance to organize things as desired. Because this matter i am giving this product 4 stars and not 5.
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.
The 4330 camera was wonderful when new,,but when it was 10 months old it started acting funny and when contacted kodak they recommended new batteries and holding the camera steady for correcting the sometimes blurry picts,,,the camera was purchased for a friend in June and her birthday was middle of July,,,a couple months ago it started acting up and lately it is hard to get to turn on and when you do it turns it's self off and then wont come back on for awhile,,,Kodak says if you send back for 200 dollars can fix it but like others on Amazon.com it will only start acting up in a few months again,,,After paying $300 dollars for a camera it sucks when it is not dependable nor backed by the manufacture,,would not buy another Kodak product if was only one on market
I bought this Sandisk Cruzer Titanium 4GB Flash Drive over a year ago.I use this to store important documents and treasured photos at home.Unfortunately I cannot use this Flash Drive at my job on a military installation, due to security mandates DOD-wide. Before the military ban on "thumb drives" my co-workers seemed impressed with the uniqueness of the shiny titanium surface.I've unintentionally washed it twice in the washing machine.Each time, I simply shook the water off, and dried the USB socket with paper towels. I was greatly surprized that It worked as good as new! - And it even smells "Springtime Fresh"! I also bought the plastic version of the SanDisk Cruzer and it performs as well (and washes as well) as the Titanium.
I use this to charge my iPhone. It works. It won't charge the battery while the phone is on but it seems maintain the level. I don't see this as an issue because I use this where there is no cell service, and no power - I'm just using the phone as an iPod at this point. The sun is bright where I am in the west. Mine came without the storage sack and I emailed Brunton. They got back to me quickly and mailed me one. I give it four stars as the instruction book doesn't mention it working with an iPhone I just had to take a chance.It does come with an array of cables: cigarette lighter socket, battery clamps, and various barrel connectors for charging other stuff. I haven't tried any of that at this point.Also note that charging electronics in the hot sun is always tricky. One needs to shade or protect the device somehow so it doesn't get overheated while keeping the panel in the bright sunlight.
This remote makes using a sophisticated home theater very simple. For years we've had all the latest components for the "home theater experience", but along with that comes the complexity of turning things on and to the correct settting, channel, etc... This remote makes all of that complexity go away. I spent about an hour or so configuring the remote through my computer and getting it just right. Once it's programmed even my 5 year old son can control our system. With the simple push of one (1) button he can select to watch TV or a DVD or play a video game.The color display is great and the "soft" buttons that display functions to the specific device is tremendous. I've had other all-in-ones before and really have hated looking up my device, punching in the code, testing it out...etc. The fact that I can go to my computer and go through a wizard that asks me questions about how I want to use my system is terrific.If it weren't for the charging cradle, the remote would probably eat it's way through new batteries about once a week. So this addition is a great improvement over previous models.I won't say it's idiot proof, because it takes a good understanding of your system in order to program it the first time. After that initial step anyone can use it. I test my theory all the time. When I have company come over, I hand them the remote and challenge them "go ahead and watch TV". Once they've done it...they go out and buy their own!
They look impresive, however you can barely see stars or planets, all you can get is what you see at plane sight but a bit more clear.Given that they are really heavy, you cannot usem them without a tripod which I bought by the way, but if you are using the tripod you can see the horizont and impossible to watch above yourself.For terrestrial purpose they are really good tough.
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).
My old HP inkjet has only a parallel port connection. (Yeah, really old, but it still works!) And Dell didn't even list a parallel port as an option. I tried a USB adapter with no success. This plug-and-play card installed without fuss and the old printer is up and running. I'll only give it four stars, since it's way too much money for such ancient technology. But cheaper than a new printer!
It looks like Sony is really stretching for cash on this one. While it does boast a nice 2.8Ghz P4 Soket 478 FCPGA2 Northwood Processor at 533mhz FSB. No real extra code functions included, like Hyper threading. Just the standard MMX, SSE, SEE2.512MB (256MB X 2) of (SODIM) DDR PC2100 RAM. SODIM is generally what you expect on a modern mid range notebook, however SODIM os very slow and really drags down the performance, it doesn't help that the ram is also made by one of the most low branded memory company's in business, infenion. Now theoretically because the processor has 533Mhz FSB you should be able to handle SODIM PC2700 and you can, however Sony only ships with 2100. My recommendation is go to Kingston and buy some high quality SODIM modules at PC2700. It helps quite a bit. It can be expanded up to 1GBBattery life is utterly pathetic. One hour at best using low brow applications... The desktop based P4 sucks power like no tomorrow. The AC Adapter is horrendously bulky and the battery adds quite the load to an already heavy notebook.The screen is absolutely beautiful and boasts some of the brightest, sharpest and most clear cut colorful images on a notebook screen in this price range. However after one week after purchase, I already have a dead pixel!The software sweep included is nice, however, sony likes to squeeze every penny and doesn't include a recovery dvd or cd set. However sony does include some spyware /adware chocked apps as well like Real Player. My suggestion is to completely wipe the stock home and do a fresh install of Home or Pro, considering all the drivers are now available on the web. I should mention that when I first purchased this notebook they went and I was forced to order a recovery dvd from sony.The RADEON IGP345M is a decent card, however ATI's catalyst drivers doesn't support it, so other than the shipped drivers, your only other choice is the omega series, witch out perform the shipped ones anyway. What I find extremely irritating is the 64MB that makes up your video card is hared by your physicals ram, so stock wise you really only have 408MB of physical RAM. The BIOS isn't associable rather, so you can't configure how much ram is actually shared. It does support dual displays, but with the shipped drivers the alternative display can only achieve a max resolution of 1024x768. Other than web browsing and some small Photoshop projects the card is utterly useless.Enough of the bad, on the flipside, the processor is fast despite HT, the keyboard is big and comfortable, the electronic touch pad is nice and responsive. A plethora of IO really delivers in external devices, usb 2.0, Firewire. The speakers are loud and adequate for notebook speakers, the speaker output sounds decent as well. A PCMCIA slot, Sony memory card slot and a surprisingly powerful intergraded wireless antenna. Lets not forget the built in 10/100 and every useful Printer Port.The rest of this notebook is pretty much standard issue, the 40GB is about what you expect to pay and is quite speedy for 4200 RPM and the CD/DVD burner is pretty high quality from QSI. I also really like the idea that the RAM, Hard Drive and Video Controller and completely user upgradeable. Very smart!Did I mention is looks VERY SEXY. A nice silver paint job gives a strait forward futuristic look. The final verdict is if you're a skilled computer user this would be a decent buy for a midrange desktop replacement.The pros just barely outweigh the cons.
Small is a relative term. Yes it is for a small lens, but it is pretty large. It will most likely take a direct Nuclear strike to damage the lens.Over all I think it's great. It's just larger on the outside than I anticipated.
I am so happy I bought this camera. I was looking for an advantix camera with zoom and hunted around forever before finding this one. I ended up getting a really good deal on it. It has so many features and it is super easy to use.
I got the mp3run in December, and it has been so great and easy to work with. Although initially it was hard to get set up, it is much easier now that I know how to work it. I believe the software is quite nice (I agree with others, however, that it is difficut to set up. I got this player because I had been looking for one for a while, and I was afraid about breaking an expensive iPod. When I came across this player, and saw it was designed for running, I immediately bought it. The pedometer is amazingly accurate, and it perfect for runners. The quality of music is also very nice, and so is the 'strobe light' feature for running at night. The armband is very comfortable to run with; you can barely notice it when it is on. I really enjoy the feature which you can touch one button, and a voice will tell you what distance you've run, for how long you've run, and what speed you are running. Although this is a bit expensive (especially for only 256Mb), I believe it is worth every penny. Ever since I've bought the Mp3run, I can't run without it. It's absolutely the best solution for athletes (especially runners), and I would definitely reccommend this to everyone.
I as well was looking for a quality pair of in ear-bud headphones. I found these Sony's and thought they would be the ones. After payin $40 and using them in the gym, I found out that the junk creative headphones that originally came with my MP3 player delivered better base as well as quality sound..The only problem is that they do not stay in my ears..Hence the entire reason I bought the Sony's.. I'm still looking for good base and loud volume for a decent price...
This item simply does not work. It does nothing to control sound volume. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON IT!
I lost all my money on this one as it didnt work at all. I guess its just not good enough.
this is a very good DVD player, it has a lot of options for almost anything you need...
On the plus side, the sound is good.The documentation is the worst I have ever seen: it doesn't even cover the menus and icons that appear in the product's screen. The web site is no better at basic information, and stingy on any other details.After much experimentation and digging through online help, sparse web info, and other user's blogs, I discovered that the device plays tracks in alphabetical order only. Creating playlists does not help. You must rename the track files according to the order you want, and create a folder on the device for each playlist or album. The software helps somewhat by renaming files with the track number as a prefix, but this prevents intermixing tracks from different albums in any playlist. Then forget about changing the order later, unless you want to manually rename each track file. A tree of folders can be created on the device using the software, but nothing in the player's interface supports this type of access.An A to the sound engineers, C to the interface designers, D to the webmaster, and F to the documentation writers.
What can I say, Canon has done it again. This camera is awesome. Plenty of features to play with, and the photos are superb.
Obviously you're not going to get a rockin' top of the line $2,000 stereo if this is the price range you're looking in - HOWEVER - this is a great product. It DOES charge the ipod, provides great sound for what it is - and is a small out-of the way item. Perfect.
not only great as a regular monopod but a tripod that is light and portable... I use it in a kayak putting the two small legs up on the rim of the cockpit and then adjusting the third leg to the bottom of the boat. Works like a charm. Great price and quality product.
I found out that the saying 'you get what you pay for' really applies to this fan. Just 5 months after I bought and installed it, the fan stopped running and nearly fried my processor. I almost reformatted my hard drive before I figured out that it was the fan and not a software problem!I would never buy another product from Startech.
Great gift to have in the house for a last minute gift needed for a boy's BD party. I bought this for my mother to add to my son's Christmas gift and he was very happy to receive it. He can use it however he wants to with most games.
I like that I can make a CD of photos and it plays and you can have separate directories play. It plays all dvds I have and you can change some settings with the remote.Update. One does not play disks well and remote is not as good as sony's remotes. Reduce to 3 stars as you can hack it to all region.
The portable stand exceeded my expectations. It's extremely portable and very versital. I have used it in so many different situations, it would surprise you. For the price, I would recommend that every person that has a tablet, buy one.
I bought one for my Canon A530, it's a perfect fit! You need to have to protect, and carry your Powershot. It has a belt loop that you can thred your belt, or strap through it. It's a quality piece.
Its the same product that's selling for much more money, but without the fancy packaging and name brand on it. Quality product, fast shipping, a price that just can't be beat. How can you go wrong?
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.
have used this product in different states and it has save my bacon numerous times, like it very much have recommended it to friends and family!
Just picked up this new recorder from Best Buy at a sale price of only $90. It does not have the best progressive-scan playback quality, but it does get the job done well for me. It supports DVD audio and MP3 playback. It's small, light, sturdy, very slim, and very cute looking. CyberHome is not really a bad name after all.
This is for the 8X40's. I bought these binoculars because I like to observe things and I needed something that gave me a clear and crisp image. I watch people walking by my house to make sure that they aren't terrorists or spies. I also got a monocular with the same magnification but these blow those out of the water. Eventually I would like to purchase the 10-22x set that Nikon makes, because im planning to set up a camo tree house on the side of a mountain to observe sasquatches in the surrounding forests. Those will probably be on a tripod though, so im going to need this pair to quickly observe my surroundings. These things are so crisp and clear that I actually feel like im having an out of body experience while looking through them. They are nice and light, so there's no problem with shaking from weight, but i've never really had that problem with heavier ones either since i'm not a weakling. Definitely worth the money, I think im going to go ahead and purchase the whole Nikon line-up after seeing the quality of these things. If you don't know if you should buy them right now, do it. If you're worried about the money, they are well worth it. You could make back the money within days after observing people hide their stash from a distance. Excellent product!!
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.
My husband loves this remote. I was wary, because of the price tag, but he figured it would pay for itself in 10 months on battery savings. We were up to 4 remotes.You really do just pick it up, point it at your system, and tell it what you want to do. No more trying to figure out which buttons to push!The only downside is that it doesn't control our game system - that you still have to turn on manually.
Plug and play. Hooked it up to a laptop running Vista and it worked like a charm. Delivered on time too.
Bought this as a Christmas gift and it broke within a week. There is no visible problem, it just won't play. Too late to return to Amazon so I contacted the company and they told me to ship it to them, they won't pay for a shipped label or anything. The thing was only $20 or so to begin with and I have to spend another $10 to ship it to the company, RIDICULOUS!If you don't get a defective one like mine it was a decent player. Not the best sound ever, but good for a kids room or in the garage, though not as a primary music player. Very easy to use.
This was the best book I've ever read and I've read hundreds. The wonderful descriptive details, vignettes, anecdotes and thoughts rival anything I've ever read. She uses unusual words and never uses them twice.As I was reading it, I kept saying to myself: &quot;I don't care how long it takes to get to the end. I'm enjoying the read so much, I hope it never ends.&quot; And as the end approached, I couldn't read fast enough to fight through the suspense!I just finished it and I'm thinking of reading it again.
This drive is great! It worked perfect for me! It comes bundled with some great software that's easy to use. It says that it takes 30 minutes to install the drive and everything, but I had it up and and burning in 15! CD Extreme works great and lets you burn CD to CD, data CDs, Audio CDs, etc. If you're thinking about getting a CD burner, get this one for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bought two as gifts after seeing my nieghbors and doing video chat with her. The picture is clear and the headset comes across very clear. Nice little webcam for use with skpye and aim.
I love this turntable! Sound quality is superb. Features are great. It has a start button so just put the album on and hit start and you're in bisiness! Of course, you can also manually put the needle on too. Just so you know, you will have to hook up the belt and set a equilization switch (depending on whether you have phono imput or not). Follow the directions closely and these two things will take only 10 minutes. I happen to have a phono input on my receiver, but for those who don't, that equilization switch could be a god-send. I like the fact that this turntable is super cheap yet still very good performance. Highly recommended!
This is the best purchase I've made in quite some time. Let's face it we purchased the Canon PowerShot series camera because it takes great photos and because it's so small you can carry it anywhere without a bother. This case is wonderful. I can slip the camera in the case then put the case in my pocket and it disappears and doesn't get scratched by coins or keys that also occupy my pockets. I like to use the belt loop and attach it to my belt. That may sound geeky, but this thing is smaller than most people's cell phones that they wear in a similar fashion. If anyone saw it on my side, they would absolutely assume it was a cell phone. If you want a huge duffel bag for your miniature camera, this is the wrong case for you. But if you want a skin-tight leather case that's barely any larger than the tiny camera you purchased, then this is the case for you!
this, kodak, advantix c800 zoom.. is a really nice camera.i like the drop in loading, not like the olympus accura view..plus all the cool features.. such as title you can put everythingfrom weddings to b-days.. plus the three piture size mode..classic, panaramic, poatrait, mid roll change. if you want to put blk & wht film inall u have to do is press the mrc button wait till it rewinds..take it out put the other in take acuple pictures .. take that roll output back in the roll you took out befor and it automaticallyadvances to were it was when you took it out....
Recentley bought 2 shoqboxs from diffrent sources one of witch did not work at all the other took a crap on me after downloading music onto it. After returning both and wasting everybodys time decided to stick with ipod... till philips gets its stuff together.
After having been frustrated finding a CD clock radio that was:A. Easy to read the timeB. Sensitive digital tunerC. Friendly to useD. Decent soundingThis model was my last resort, given many negative reviews. After having owned, used and disposed of three other models that failed in the above criteria (Sony Liv853, JVC, Philips AJ3965) this has been a pleasant and welcome surprise. The tuner is v sensitive on FM, the display is large, not too bright and easy to read from various angles and distances, the touch screen interface is simple to use and the sound is clean and full ranged. It has a small footprint and is handsomely styled. The only drawbacks I've found are that the sound quality suffers over #25 on the volume control and the CD player has no shuffle, replay options. It isn't a shelf stereo, but it is a very compentent clock radio!
These grill made my set up in the rear deck 4 8" mids and gives it a complete look. More like a custom
Nothing but problems. If you purchase a kodak camera get ready to purchase another brand. I purchased a kodak camera have sent it to kodak to be fixed for freezing up a couple times while under warranty, they never did fix now 1 month passed warranty they won't stand behind their product. The kodak supervisor said it's just not his problem. Now trying Samsung and Sony. I do not recommend any kodak camera. I like the picture quality, but it freezes up and you can't reset it. Worked literally 3 months and it's garbage. Kodak used to be good, but not anymore.
This memory card doubles the available storage space for cameras which can use it. This was especially important in recording movies from my digital camera as movies are very space demanding.
We bought an extra Panasonic battery and it performs the same as the original, we just got back from a vacation with on average more than 200-300 photos a day at Yellowstone, and never needed more than the two batteries. They charge up in 2 hours if totally dead. So both can be recharged at the hotel at the end of the day.
I was very pleased with this Olympus camera. I can't believe I found a camera that small and feature packed for so little! The camera was bought as a birthday present, and I am starting to wish I had got one for myself! I like how you can download pictures to any computer without the use of a software program. Great Product!
This phone is really no good. I used it my business, and I should've replaced it after the first week. The 3 button doesnt work on the cordless. The cordless has no life. It is constantly dying, even in the middle of a call. Worst phone I ever had. If you put line 1 on hold and go to answer line 2, sometimes the lines get crossed and you have two people on the same line with no way to remedy the situation but to call them both back.DONT BUY THIS PHONE
I bought this cleaner with the attention to clean my LCD and plasma TVs. The plasma TV came out perfect while the LCD had a fog to it. If you want to clean your plasma TV then use this product but for LCD TV stay AWAY!
I was deciding between this Sony and the Samsung 4671F 120HZ. Based on viewing both side by side in a store, the Sony seemed to have more detail, especially in darker areas. The Samsung is wider because of a wider bezel frame, which gives it an awkward look compared with the Sony. I've had no issue with motion blur on the Sony, and no problems with "clouds" or other picture defects that some have discussed. Most picture settings seema bit dull, but the "vivid" setting is very good, and the set allows for customizing picture settings -- contrast, color intensity, sharpness, etc. -- to your taste. One quirk might be TV related, or HDMI connection related -- sometimes there is no sounnd when the TV is turned on. The problem is resolved simply by changing the channel. Otherwise, I'm totally satisfied.
It's a digital cable, so it either works or it doesn't. It does. I passed up two brick and mortar retailers trying to sell $35 HDMI cables. Got this for a couple of bucks and free 2-day delivery with Amazon Prime. It works perfectly, delivering 1080p from an XBOX360 to a TV. For less than 10% of what it sold for in the store. It doesn't get any better.
I wouldn't recommend this cable for two reasons:1.) The cable does not always spin right back and it's rather hard to make it do so. My experience was rather random. Sometimes it would, sometimes it wouldn't.2.) The rubber casing began to tear at the end and I have to move the cable all around in order to get it play out of both speakers instead of just one.This time I'm going to go for a more quality / durable solution.
I purchased this item as a Christmas gift and my nephew loved it. We plugged it in that day and it has great sound. And since it is so small it is great to take on trips. It plugs right into your dash. It has an A/C adapter, car charger, great sound, and it doesn't take up much room. Great for dorm rooms too.
I read the other reviews before I purchased this power supply. The one review stated that for Short Wave radio use, the power supply created significant interference, but for FM use it was probably fine. Most of our use is for FM, so I purchased the power supply. Locally, our town is considered to be "radio free". Our experience is that for "the one" strong local radio station reception overpowered the interference.For the rest of the stations there was significant interference. We've opted to not use the power supply when we are listening to the stationswe want to listen to. And, just decided to send the Power Supply back.The package clearly states in the first note "Do not use this AC adaptor with a radio as it may cause some noises". Information on web did not sufficiently declare this weakness.
This was one of the best audio players i've ever used. It is convenient and the disks are cheap and store 40MB of memory.
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 did purchase this item for my point-and-shoot camera (2.5" LCD) and it works very well in blocking the sun/glare from the screen. My only problem, and it's a big one, is that in removing the shade itself, when you don't need it is a nice little TAB arrangement (4 TABS, 2/top and 2/bottom) made of plastic. These little tabs actually broke off within 2 weeks of purchase. Not very reliable. These should be made of a stronger material so they don't break with normal use.
I needed 400 points so I could buy some DLC & didn't really want to buy 800 points if I wasn't going to use the rest. Got my points quick & without any trouble.
I've owned this remote for 3.5 years. Prior remotes have ranged from the Radioshack 1594 & Kameleon jp1 computer-programable remotes, to the Sony rm-vl900. This was my first Harmony, and it's one tough unit. It was dead-easy to program using the web interface (try programming a Radio shack using a home-built jp1 plug adapter, macros and an excel spreadsheet! THAT'S difficult!).My wife can actually *almost* operate all of our Panasonic AV-receiver/TiVO/SageTV & Girder HTPC/Philips DVD/SliMP3/Xbox360/PS2 components. And that's saying something -- she really dislikes gadgets. But she gets enough function out of itBut the 688 shines when my son can operate our array of boxes. He's been doing it since he was 2! Now he's 5 and just learning to read, and he's better at operating everything than my wife is. Plus, I can't count the number of times the 688 has bounce off of the floor or been dropped by him -- even chewed on once by our dog! -- and it's never failed to work. Yes, it's case is cracked. And missing the lens on the IR receiver at the heel (still working last I sucked in an IR code from another remote). And the labels on some of the most-used buttons are fading a bit. And all the silver coloring has come off of the bottom, where it contacts your hand. But it still does the job and functions just fine thank you.The only reason that I'm looking at replacing it now (with another 688) is because one of the falls in the last 6mos or so seems to have broken the usb interface on it, and I can't program in a new activity that I'd like to add.I've looked at the range of current offerings, including the Harmony 880. But to be honest, life is too short to wrestle with marginal charger interfaces. I figure I use a set of AA bats every 3-4 weeks. That's much less hassle and much more dependable than diddling with balancing an 880 on a fiddley charger base.So, another 688H it is! And, it appears to be running for half what I paid for my first one. Good value, even three years later.For folks that complain about the component's On/Off values getting out of synch in the remote (which my wife & son do and have learned how to correct): it's generally a simple matter of covering the IR emitter while pressing OFF, and then turning off the components (via the Device menu, or manually on the boxes). That will bring everything back into sync in an OFF state.Update 12/11/2011: Well, I'm on my 3rd 688 remote since 2005-vintage, and now I'm down to the last 'reserve' 688 I'd bought several years ago, and coming back to the well to buy another spare for the shelf.Sadly, Logitech doesn't seem to know how to protect a valuable and functional product: they've fully retired the device I'd happily keep buying for the foreseeable future.At this point, I have to go back into their pool of devices and find something substantially similar to the 688 - my wife doesn't want anything to do with new features or functions, or any variance in button layouts.Not to mention, Logitech has upscaled the entire line _substantially_ since I started buying these 5-6 years ago, to suit gadget-freaks in the home theater niche. I don't want a huge panel remote. I don't need a color display. And my family doesn't want a remote with a million confusing buttons. I also don't want a rechargeable that is a mess to keep charged, and takes hours to get back to usability if it should run out unnoticed.I just want a limited button set to run 6 or more devices, and the ability to slap some new batteries in it, when it runs low. And, of course, the ability to chain together commands for a series of devices to provide a 'Turn on a TV show' button to let my wife watch without knowing the difference between a receiver remote, a tv remote, and a tivo remote.I want what the 688 offers. And they're becoming rarer than hens-teeth. *sigh*.In a lot of cases *progress* isn't what people really want from their appliances. they just want it to do what it did yesterday. And believe it or not, they'll pay well for the opportunity.
Works just as well as my brand name hdmi cable. Best investment under 5 bucks I can think to make.
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 wasn't actually prepared for how good this was... it had been a Kindle discounted deal and I got it because it was reasonably rated and the topic looked interesting, but it far exceeded my expectations. I completely loved it and actually went back and reread sections again. I'm also thinking of recommending it for my book club &#8212; strong female character(s), lots of intrigue, twists and turns, and a whole new insight into what was happening in the beginning of WWII. Highly recommended.
This item was purchased August 2007 from Circuit City. It was a good deal for $1099.Straight out of the box, there was a problem with the picture quality.There were some color banding/gradient issues. It's evident with skin tone. You can see that the color didn't have a smooth transition .At first, I thought well maybe I'm not feeding it a hidef signal. Originally hooked up to a SOny DVD upconverter. I changed the output from 480p&lt;->720p&lt;->1080i and still same result. Again, I told myself wait till the hidef cable box comes in. Cable box came in and ESPN HD looks great. However, other SD channels were very crappy. It was displaying in 480i and still same gradient issues. Discovery HD was crappy with certain shows. For example, if it was about the underneath ocean scene, the "blue" was so blurry you couldn't tell that it was an ocean.Eventually, I bought a PS3 and popped a blu ray movie in and still noticed it on different scenes.And NO i wasn't being picky. My roommate noticed it straight out of the box after it was hooked up. The repair guy also noticed it too. So it's not me being picky. :)After 2-3 months of troubleshooting, I told myself that it's gotta to be the TV. I called Hitachi to come fix it. They took the TV away and return two days later. The problem went away for 1 a month and came back. I told them to take it back to fix it (Dec 22nd) and it's still at an authorized Hitachi repair center. Someone did call to tell me that a part is backordered and there's no ETA on it.On 1/14/2008, I went ahead and ordered a new Sony LCD TV (great deal and I used to work for Sony so I'm a bit biased) since I can't wait around for this to be fixed. It's been six months since I bought it and it hasn't worked to my expectation. There are other people with the same issues if you were to do a search on www.avsforum.com. My user name there is "mcbk1452". However, there are other people on the forum w/o any problem like mine. The reason for this post is to make other people aware.My issue maybe a manufacture defect, a bad batch of boards, etc.I know manufacturing since I was manufacturing/process engineer for 6 years. Stuff like this happens when companies don't have tight tolerances or trying to shove products out the door. They figured that the customer return rate will be minuscule compare to the whole profit. Believe me I had to deal with the bean counters before.Anyways, I can say that their customer service was very courteous and pleasant to deal with. The three HDMI connection was more than adequateand had myriads of inputs. I had a hard time configure my Harmony universal remote to learn the Hitachi TV/Video input selection.Overall, if it wasn't for the defective picture quality out of the box, it'll keep it. Would I buy a Hitachi again? Yes, since I know that they'll stand behind their product. However, I'd get the extended warranty from the store first so that I don't have to be without a big TV. Plus, my projector's bulb is getting too much used since I don't have a TV in the living room.
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.
Pros: Beautiful picture, adequate menu options, remote has reasonable button layout.Cons: Slow, takes about ten to twelve seconds to open the DVD tray after you hit the eject button. After working fine for ten months, it quit--just kept saying LOADING - LOADING - LOADING.I do electronics repair, so I opened the unit and found that the DVD spin motor had failed. This DVD player uses a RF-300F-12350 motor, which has a high failure rate. I can replace my motor for under $15 in about 10 minutes, but if you don't do your own small electronics repair, you may have to pay a repair shop $90 or more to get the unit fixed, which is more than what you might pay for a brand new DVD player.
I bought this PNY memory as it was the one speced by them for my Dell computer.I have had nothing but problems after I installed it.Bought another brand (Crucial) and that worked perfectly.Be guided accordingly.
Overall, I am happy with this pack. The only problem I have is that the shoulder straps are designed to lay flat on the chest, but without a clip for across the chest they don't lay properly. Because of this, with a heavy full load the straps start to hurt the arm-pit and shoulders a bit after wearing the pack for a long period. I am happy with my purchase, but am trying to figure out a way to attach the straps across my chest.
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.
SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card ( SDSDB-2048-A11, Retail Package)was very good price .. in store it was $12 plus taxes
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.
This product is amazing. It is easy to use. It has great sound. It's very handy to bring to the beach or just use in the home. MyI phone fits easily in the speaker dock. The dock has an adapter or runs on batteries.
I purchased this along with a Canon 24-105L zoom lens and did not want to sacrifice any quality. I had read a tremendous amount of reviews on polarizers and quickly realized that with buying such a high end lens, it did not make sense to put a lower quality filter on it.
I purchased the Viking Intelliflash a few weeks ago and can't say enough about it. This thing is wonderful! I love the speed, the quality of construction and most importantly the ease of use. The Intelliflash makes transfering/storing files a cinch!! Thank You Viking!!!
Hard to believe you can get such a great product and shipped to your house for so little money. Wish i would of known about amazon years ago when I bought my first flat screen tv and paid $80 for a 3 ft. monster cable at circuit city. This is well worth the money and can't tell difference from $80 cable I have.
Garmin was out of stock for this item which would have been on sale there. However it was on sale for less than half of the Garmin sale price thru Amazon, what a deal! The SD card fit right into the slot on my Garmin and it picked up my location automatically! The Garmin does not pick up all the &#34;safety cameras&#34; like the 2475LT model does, but it gets you where you need to go (occasionally thru some local back streets/alleys), but you'll get there. Great deal for the price!!!
I own dozen or more logitech components. Generally good quality.I bought this to simplify my life. My wife still cannot figure out how to watch a DVD. (Ummm... push the button that says "Watch DVD.")It's pretty complicated to setup and not the easiest thing to use. However, at least I don't have 6 remotes sitting on the table.WARNING: There is a very common problem with a mechanical failure of the volume control. The Volume "+" button stops working. It because of a poor design. If you do some searching on the web, you'll find that this is common with several of their models.I am hoping that the newer models don't have this issue and... pass the "wife" test.
ESTE CABLE ME RESULTO DE MUY BUENA CALIDAD,ADEMAS MUY COMODO AL MOMENTO DE SER UTILIZADO,SE ESTIRA Y SE RETRAE TAL CUAL COMO LO ES,MUY RECOMENDADO.
This is a superb camera.. I spent several days looking at reviews to decide which SLR camera to purchase and finally settled on this one. I have not used DSLRs before and obviously cannot compare one with other but on absolute terms this one is awesome. You might want to get some additional lenses before you actually are able to do the fun stuff with this camera..I find the location of the click button a bit awkward. You have to bend your index finger in an awkward fashion to be able to click the snap..The rest looks damn good..
Received quickly and in good shape. Great product, unfortunately, I totally missed where it said "RECHARGABLE" - MY mistake, not the vendors. Had to stop at a Batteries Plus store to buy a charger on my way out of town. But again, it did say "RECHARGABLE" I just saw the CRV3 and blew past that. Works great!
For 500 dollars the least the manufacturer could do is throw in some film holders that aren't absolute garbage. I shoot medium format film through a Fuji GA645, a camera justifiably well known for having a razor sharp lens, near perfect exposure, and to-die-for autofocus. Imagine my surprise when my first negatives scanned soft and out of focus.So I poke around Flickr a bit and discover that film laid flat on the scan bed with the film holder pressing it to the glass gives markedly better results than actually inserting the film in the holder as instructed by Epson. 10 minutes of swearing while trying to accomplish this not so easy feat (go ahead and try for yourself), and 20 minutes of scanning (while still swearing) later, I discover that, lo and behold, the Flickr folks are right.Negatives flat on the glass scan vastly better than negatives in the holder. In fact, at 4800dpi, negatives flat on the glass so exceed my needs that I turned the resolution down a notch. I'll go one step further and say that if Epson had included film holders that weren't total GARBAGE, i.e., a double glass plate system designed to hold the negative at EXACTLY THE FOCAL PLANE, I might be giving this system five stars instead of one.I don't know what misbegotten moron over at Epson decided to cheap out, and I don't care. I'll be searching the web for some sort of film holder that actually, you know, WORKS, (or other solution, maybe I can design and manufacture my own, get rich fixing Epson's grievous failings) since laying it on the glass in perfect alignment without curl or dust is such a monumental pain. If I can't find a solution shortly, this thing is going to be returned, and good riddance.It'll be a cold day in damnation before I buy another Epson product.EDIT: Ok, it is possible to get somewhat decent scans out of this heap. Follow these instructions:First, turn your film holder over and pull out the little feet. Turn them around 180 degrees so the arrow points toward the plus sign, then put them back in. For some reason the focal plane is a bit high off the glass, about 3.5mm. Guess how high the feet are set at the factory? If you guessed 3.0mm, give yourself a gold star.Way to go, Epson, you big wet bag of smelly FAIL.If that doesn't work, then turn your Adjustment Options completely off and run a test scan. According to the Photo-i review I read, Digital ICE in Quality mode is garbage, while Digital ICE in Speed mode is actually somewhat useful. Your mileage may vary.If your scans still look awful, plug betterscanning into your search engine and go buy a new film holder. Everyone that's ever used those aftermarket jobbies (that I could find, anyway) says they see a marked improvement. As it is apparent from even web sized photos that they're designed and constructed better than the OEM GARBAGE, I can see why.For real black and white film (not the chromagenic C-41 process stuff, scan that stuff just like color, only with Image Type set to 16 bit grayscale) turn off all the adjustment options except possibly Unsharp Mask. Of course, since you're going to be slowly going crazy in Photoshop with the Spot Healing Brush taking out all the dust, you might as well turn that off too, since even at Medium the Unsharp Mask sometimes gets a bit of aliasing on diagonal lines.I reiterate: You could not pay me enough to own another Epson product.
Not much to say about a neoprene bag; it works great and fits a small zoom lens (55-200) no problem. The neoprene is thick and sturdy while still being plenty flexible to open and close. The plastic clip is a little cheap, but it will still do the job just fine in my opinion.
This is a decent little tripod for the money. There is obviously not a smooth head operation for pans and tilts, but is well (again, for the money) compensated with a built in hand tension clamp in the handle. This adjustable tension clamp can help smooth out panning operations just a little in lieu of a more expensive head. Adjust the tension clamp to the desired resistance in order to smooth out your panning.Besides the hand tension clamp, there is also a lock-down clamp right below the head axis: both serve as added stability when employed.I purchased the tripod for a small Sony video camera I have, and as an experiment, I attached my Panasonic DBX 100B on the tripod just to see if remained stable after locking it down...and it did. I would not normally place the DVX 100 on such a tripod, but I thought if I ever were in a limited height situation whereby I couldn't used my heavy-duty tripod due to height constraints, I could get away with using this tripod and its smaller collaspability for a needed static shot. Of course I would definitely still maintain a good grip on the camera and tripod while shooting, but this tripod would do the trick if needed.All and all a good little tripod for the money.
Landel was very helpful and polite both with questions before the purchase and with the setup of the account. Setup was easy. Operation was straightforward which was important since this was going to a relative with no computer exposure. I didn't have to leave voice mails. There was a coupon from Amazon where Landel would credit you with 3 months of service. I mailed the coupon just expecting to have the ~$30 credited to my account and was suprised to get a call from Landel to tell me that they had received the coupon and the ~$30 would be credited immediately. They certainly didn't have to call. The only thing I would wish for was some means of printing locally. Could we have a plug to attach a fax.
I'm not sure what Amazon is shipping since there is no manufacturer listed on the cartridge package itself, but what I received when I ordered this specific item is not a genuine Canon-brand cartridge. The generic packaging lists "Laser Toner Cartridge," gives a part number of ST-104 (there is no such part number on the Canon Web site), and says it's "compatible for: Canon ImageCLASS 4120/4122/4150" and two other products. In small print, it states, "All brands and trademarks are the properties of their respective holders and referred are referred to for descriptive purposes only." (Yes, it actually has the words duplicated.)I've returned this to Amazon.I wonder if third-party aftermarket cartridges are being substituted for some orders. However, that would be an error since the product description on this page when I ordered said the cartridge is "by Canon" and included a paragraph about why it's important to buy "genuine Canon" products for warranty reasons (which is why I went with what was supposed to be a Canon-brand toner). I've flagged this and asked Amazon to review the product description to make sure it matches the product they are shipping.If you order this and genuine Canon is important to you for warranty or other performance reasons, verify when it arrives that it's in Canon, not generic third-party, packaging. Reading the reviews here, apparently some orders are, and mine and others aren't.
Small, simple to use, seems fast enough, does what i want. no hassles. what more could you want?(Note: i used a sandisk utility to throw out the u3 stuff, as i couldn't care less about windows.)
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 software would not work, even tried unistalling and reinstalling it, much of the problem I have is that there is no instructions in print, on the disc or on line, on how to use the product. As the software would not work I tried to contact Tech support (only way is online) I completed the request support form, no reply, I used the online forum and even sent a separate e-mail directly to tech support, no reply. Take my advice pick a different product.
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.
I love my off camera flash. It came very fast and it was in perfect shipping condition!
I have taken several hundred pictures since purchasing the 600. Each picture was exposed perfectly to draw out the desired aspects of the subject. Well worth the cost.
Having read the reviews from some of the other women who had bought this bag, I was a little nervous about ordering it, but went ahead anyway. I'm very glad that I did, this is the best bag I've ever used for my gear, and I'm 100% pleased with my purchase.I'm a larger woman, 5'9" and on the heavier side, especially in the bra area, so I was afraid it may not fit properly, however, the straps are all adjustable, even the side strap can be slid up and down the main strap so that you can customize where it cuts across your body to make it as comfortable as possible. I think the other women who were commenting on the poor fit must have been wearing it wrong because I can't find a way to wear it that I can't make it work. I also don't notice it being to heavy or hard on my back(and I'm someone who has had back issues in the past) my biggest problem with this bag is that I totally forget I'm wearing it and I back up into things.I love all of the pockets and compartments, they really planned this bag well, none of my gear needs to be in a separate bag, or share compartments anymore, and all of the built in features(card holder, weather proof cover, LCD protector) are really brilliant, so everything is right there, easy to find, when I need it.As far as space goes... I can fit my Canon 350D with the battery grip on and the 18-55mm lens attached, and then have my 50mm, and my 70-300mm lenses both in there as well as my hoods, and still have room for one more lens or my flash. There's also plenty of space in the upper compartment for my filters, extra batteries, cables, and anything else I could think to bring along, and the front pocket holds my pens and notepad and wallet. After all that, I still have room to spare and it isn't too heavy on my back.Overall, I'm very very happy about this purchase.Edit 8/13/08: I'm still using this bag on a daily basis, and I can't find better things to say about it. Just for an update, it's now carrying my 350D Camera Body, my 40D Camera Body, my three lenses(70-33mm, 18-55mm, &50mm), all of my hoods, 4 batteries, 6 CF cards, both battery chargers, wallet, note pad, external flash, filter cases, AND my manfrotto tripod attaches to the side or front of the bag. Of course, I don't pack all this stuff EVERY day, but I do when I'm traveling, and it all fits perfectly. It's amazing what I can fit in this bag.At this point, now it's pretty much maxed out(without being totally jammed together), so if/when I get more gear I will need to upgrade to the bigger bag, but it'll definitely be a Lowepro again!I've taken it everywhere from hiking to the zoo to a walk around the neighborhood and I still don't notice a strain on my back after hours and hours. The cameras are so easy to access when you're on the move... it's fabulous.
I bought my HP Pavilion ze4420us Notebook Pc this fall for college, and absolutly love it. You definitly get more for your money with this computer! While shopping for a laptop, I was not sure about an Athlon processor, but this processor runs much cooler than my sisters Celeron, and works just as well as a pentium. I am extremely pleased. It contains Windows XP, which is user friendly, and burning Cds is very simple and fast, with a max. writing speed of 24x! The touchpad on/off button is a great feature. DVD's are clear and well presented on the 15 inch screen. As for doing school work on it, it does everything a college student needs a laptop to do! It surpasses my expectations. It is not that heavy, around 6-7 pounds, and is very portable. Havent had a problem with it yet. A great purchase!
I had the good fortune to be gifted with this particular version of the WACOM tablet and I adore it! I am not a graphic designer, but I enjoy creating digital art as a hobby, and I was a bit too intimidated to purchase a tablet for that reason. The size is perfect for my needs, and I have not experienced any of the problems mentioned in other reviews. I still use my good old XP SP3 version on my PC and the tablet worked smoothly & efficiently. Even nicer is the fact I can use a real signature on my artwork rather than a digital signature. I am an artist rather than a person who is well versed with computer toys and I found it easy to use (and figure out, since instructions are sparse). I have also enjoyed the accompanying software which interfaces nicely with my PSP X4 and other art programs. While I didn't have to pay for the tablet since it was a gift, I would certainly purchase one now with no regrets.
This scanner works well. The only flaws that I can find is the software is difficult to use and the scanner takes a long time to warm up.
Makes charging my son's ipod so much easier when it doesn't have to be plugged into the computer!
SANDISK has always been my ONLY top-of-the-line Compact Flash (CF) resource!Their CF products are basically 'Bullet-Proof'!As a pro photographer, over the years, I have assembled a 'Junk Yard', that is littered with other product lines that have been totally inferior, period.Besides considering all of their Outstanding attributes , that I have just covered (Jan) in another review, these CF Cards are just a lot of Bang for your buck. Beware of 'Imitations'!!!!And NO, I'm not nor have I ever been compensated in any form or manner bySanDisk. I'd love to own the company, though!
When this DVD player works, it works very well. However, ours has a very difficult time loading movies. Sometimes a movie has to be inserted up to 10 times before it will recognize it. And when it finally does recognize it, it often shuts down when we try to access special features or use the chapter selection menu. We are quite frustrated and wish we had bought a different machine.
This battery arrived in record time in original packaging. Shelf life as printed on battery is 2016, plenty of life left (at writing 4+ years). I checked the voltage before installation and it was fully charged with proper current output. You always have to worry that for a good price that you're getting some kind of "seconds" product but from what I can tell this is not the case (with this product from this seller). Installed for a couple of months with excellent output to date. Highly recommended for the price and I'll purchase again without hesitation. I noted that other purchasers received product that was not in original blister pack and I expect this is a vendor issue. I purchased from "Ocean Discount" and very happy with the purchase...
If you are attempting to purchase this item and it is being supplied by Beach Audio, DO NOT BUY IT! They received a shipment for the Mexican region and it will not play US DVD's. They do not know when they will get this problem resolved.I bought this player in April 2006 for my daughter for her 11th birthday and she is very disappointed that it doesn't work at all. While Beach Audio is giving me a full refund, I still have to go to all the trouble of returning it and locating another one.
it is really good.i thought it was smaller, but I realized the size is good.I think the wire could be better, seems to be easy to broke, it is a little week.
I recommend this unit. Simply an excellent product. Setup was very easy to follow. I screwed the coax connector into my CATV wall outlet, connected to my modem and plugged in an ethernet cable from my desk top computer to the modem. Follow the start up disk which has graphic instructions so you do not need an expensive service technician to make a house call. The modem has both ethernet and USB ports. I am not a tech head, so I needed something that was an easy install. Delivery was very slow, shipped from from Blue Proton Consulting, when the modem arrived by UPS, I received it within 2 weeks, opened the box up, plugged it in, called Comcast technical phone support and gave them the serial number and MAC number that was on the bottom of the modem. I was connected in 2 minutes. I previously had a RCA modem that was much slower... the speed of the RCA crawled either because Comcast's system had changed or the old modem's could not keep up with it. The RCA deteriorated and failed after 3 years of hard work. The performance of the Motorola is very noticable and faster with a fast connection to the internet. Motorola locates the standby button on the top where it is easily accessible. Why rent this unit from your Cable company when you can buy it for three months rental charge?I am using a Linksys Wireless Router with this modem running a desk top and three lap tops. Even with all four users connected, there is no problem with connectivity or bandwidth. I recommend that you re- boot both the computer and the router after the modem is first activated.I purchased a high quality ethernet cable to use with this new modem.This modem does give off as much thermal heat as the RCA modem did... it runs much cooler. I am using an ethernet connection to my Linksys wireless router and not a USB cable. This modem has an option to use USB connectors (with USB and ethernet cables provided) which is an option connecting the modem directly to your computer.
I read the mixed reviews before making my purchase in January 2005, but it sounded like such a great device I took the chance. DON'T. Unfortunately life was busy and I let the return date pass before I ever moved MP3s over to the device. As soon as I did the device never worked again when off of the power charger!I returned the device to Philips in March, today it is May 12th and was put on hold forever waiting to find out why they still have not returned my device to me. Then told they would have to call me back from the Status Desk but there was no direct number to that desk, So if they don't call me back I have to call the person I just got off the phone with back and have him ask the status desk to call me? WHAT????So my brand new device had to be sent back and I am probably going to get stuck with some beaten up refurbished device. When you pay almost $300 for a device it should be of high quality not NO quality.More importantly I purchased a device in January and it is MAY and I have not run with it once yet.
I bought this case here at amazon and my review? It's Great Tripod Case! It fits my sunpak tripod that didn't came with case which it disappoints me. Sunpak needs to add case on their tripods. That's all I can say.
It works great. I had some trouble getting the eye placed because my TV is a plasma and has alot of heat but worked great.
A remarkable lens for a remarkable price. Rivals "L" lenses. It gives the shots a great look, the shallow depth of field works really well. It's hard to imagine a better lens for this kind of money -- and it's better than many lens that cost a lot more.
I first saw the 26" version of this tv at a friend's house. I then decided to research a bit more by checking out Consumer Reports. They gave the tv high marks so I decided to buy it. I've had the Panasonic TC-32LX700 for about two weeks now. Out of the box, the tv is too bright, but I was able to remedy that with a relatively simple calibration using the THX optimizer utility from The Incredibles DVD. The image is soooo great (at both Standard Def and Hi-Def)! As for the sound, I was pretty surprised at just how good the TV sounded. I have it set to about level 12 (out of 63).It's a shame that this line has been discontinued. I certainly would've considered buying LCDs from them again.One last thing...I was considering buying some HDMI cables for about $80 until a friend of mine told me not to waste my money. I guess since this is a digital tv any cable will do since image quality is dictated by the error correction built into the signal and not the cable materials themselves. I found some HDMI cables for about $3 bucks that work great! Also, I don't think its worth spending hundreds of dollars to calibrate a tv at this price. You can get a great image by doing it yourself using the Incredibles DVD. Check out PC Magazine's video "How to calibrate your HDTV" for more information on calibration. Just my two cents...Last thing....really! There are two different panasonic 32" TVs out there. There is the TC-32LX700 and the TC-32LX70. It can be quite confusing. The LX70 doesn't have the same specs as the LX700. Some of it may be minor differences, but you should be aware so that you don't overpay for the LX70 thinking that you're getting the LX700.
great quartly cable, I hooked it up from my TV to my dvd player. Great picture and sound
Bought these (6) to use with my new HD TV and they worked really well. Good buy & good product
I have found Scanjet 2300C the most inefficient scanner for the nature of scanning work required to be performed in banks. The speed is so irritating that no body would like to waste his valuable time to perform the given task using this scanner. The software shut down after scanning every single image. As compared to 500 immages in Scanjet 2200C, the output is 200 images per day in Scanjet 2300C. Is there any software update to enhance the productivity of Scanjet 2300C? If not what should we do now as we are already having around 15 scanjet 2300C in different bank branches.
I bought this when my Logitech Harmony 659 decided some buttons were worn out and would not work any longer (channel, menu,exit). Made my life miserable and frustrating after spending $130 for the Logitech remote.I made a wise choice and changed back to this great company's One For All remote line. We have all used their products for years, even new electronic equipment manufacturers use their products and rebrand them as their own.I love this Kameleon remote. It accepted all my codes and all the functions work great. The price was a lot less than the Logitech Harmony, too, even with the 2 year extended warranty I bought.It looks cool, works flawlessly and even knows when you want to use it, with an internal motion sensor that turns the screen on when you pick it up!About the motion sensor: It lights up the screen when the remote is picked up or even lightly bumped, which wastes battery power. I rest mine on my chair armrest, and it would light up every time I moved. Even walking across the room would light it up. Battery life is miserable (in the 4 day to 2 week range) with the sensor on. Some internet geeks want you to do surgery and remove the sensor, which is not smart! I researched and found a fix to this, used it and will describe it here:To deactivate the motion sensor, begin at the cable/satellite screen, press setup until setup menu is entered, select the button labled "other" in the center area of the remote screen and input numbers 9-8-5 and the top area will flash 4 times as confirmation, then press home to exit. The motion sensor is now off and the screen can be turned on by pressing the screen anywhere. Reactivation of the motion sensor is done by repeating the same steps.With the advent of home theater systems and/or multiple pieces of electronic equipment invading our lives, this is THE remote you need to take control of all those items an do as you intended, make your life more enjoyable and efficient!
I bought this hub so I could have my Intellimouse Explorer mouse, joypad, and memory card reader all plugged into the back of my computer running Windows XP Home Edition, and it has worked great. I don't know why an earlier reviewer says it doesn't work with Windows XP, because I had no problem just plugging it in and having it work. Recently I just plugged in my Creative Webcam NX Pro and was alerted that the hub did not have enough power to support it, so I will most likely be buying the external supply. I haven't needed it until now, and am glad that I wasn't forced to pay for it when I bought the hub. I also like the compact design with stacked ports instead of them all laid out side-by-side.
Very affordable and does its job. Works with both my Nikkor lenses. Will recommend to anyone that has reasonably good lenses - please check the lens diameter before you buy.
Amazon...Is that you now? Amazon used to be THE MOST reliable placefor shopping...can't believe it. It makes me think...should I find better place for shopping now?Common...Amazon...don't do like other sites.I have placed my order on 3rd March and I supposed to get my stuff on 16th March. I dont have a clue...where is my stuff?Very Disappointed Amazon...!!!
Great Product. Easy to configure. Extremely reliable. I have had zero issues during the 1st month of ownership.The only complaint that I have is the exagerated range. I experience significant drop in signal strength about 80 feet away from the router. It may due the fact that there is lot of metal in and around my home, however, I really doubt that anyone could every get any signal past 100yds out of this.Reasonable price, full featured and reliable.
Pros: Good tracking. Very portable. The slot for the usb receiver is very convenient.Cons: Range is limited, a couple of feet or so. Signal is sometimes scattered when I'm reading and scrolling while I'm leaning back in my chair with my comp on the coffee table. Small so it doesn't fit into my hand very well.I just needed a mouse asap and got this one. It does the job nicely, though I'd imagine there could be better products out there.
I love this little radio. I was looking for an inexpensive world radio to fool around with. I looked at various sony, grundig, and sangean radios. I chose this one because of the price, features (lots of presets, digital tuner, range of bands), and some solid reviews. Now that I own the radio myself, I couldn't be happier. I work in an office full of electronic equipment, an d the building is build into the side of a hill. My office is 1/2 below grade and radio reception is bad. This radio can pickup many stations that I previously thought were unreachable from my desk. The sound is really amazing for such a small radio. It's rich and full (a nice pair of headphones lets you enjoy the fm stereo). Battery life is wonderful, plus the ac adapter was included. The radio feels solid and well made. Also, the included protective pouch is a nice thing to have when transporting or storing the radio. I would recomend this radio to anyone.
Did the job - easy to put the little and old vhs tapes in to it so I could then tape to DVD on my VHS to DVD recorder nice product durable and basic
The Logitech Quikcam Fusion is an excellent webcam - super video and much improved audio. It also is better designed for flat panel monitors than other webcams.
I bought an Astak wireless video camera that uses a USB output of its receiver to the computer. Its range was limited so I had to extend the receiver about 60 feet from the computer. First I bought some rather inexpensive USB extenders (for about $11 bucks each) that were supposed to be USB2 and able to stack one onto the other. I was able to connect two of them, barely, but not three. I needed four. So after looking at many reviews, choose the TrippliteTripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 Certified Active Extension Cable - 16ft. Glad I did, I only bought three and stacked together, they worked flawlessly for my wireless video camera. I was even able to use one of the cheap ones for my final cable, though I think I will go ahead and buy another Tripplite to put in it's place.
Call it what you want, but the GR-DVP3U deserves it's place in the museum. Its heavy, nasty and cumbersome. The stills taken by it are a disgrace and shouldnt be allowed to classify itself as a stills camera. The software is sooooo hard to use and the side panel keeps falling off on mine. Whatever you do......dont buy this, Its not something to be stolen. Even if your room mate has stolen it! THE NOBODYS are doing the wrong thing when its team doesnt need its star players working elsewhere.
Not as advertised. Listed as new, but was refurbished. Toner all over inside of copy machine. Makes black copies. Am contacting seller to get this matter addressed. We shall see how it is handled. Do not like the fact it was refurbished not new. Very, very unhappy customer
I have no idea why are people complaining. For the price, these DVD cases are full value for money. I have not had any issue so far in slipping my DVDs in them or opening them. I highly recommend it
I would this egonomically-friendly mouse. It fits perfectly in the hand, and the added button features to Windows Vista is extremely handy. Probably one of the best products coming out from Logitech.
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.
As a student, i have to do a considerable amount of printing for schoolwork (powerpoint handouts, research papers, etc.) and it can get kind of expensive having to utilize so much ink. From the reviews, i guess some people have problems with the printer not recoginizing the cartridges and having to press the green &#34;resume&#34; button so that the printer can recognize it. But i guess i was lucky enough to not have to go through that. I did notice though that I had to do the above mentioned if i had to print out a large number of pages (&#62;100). But besides that, no complaints!
What a complete waste of time and money. I had - and still have - poor reception in my bed room and I bought these antennas to improve the situation. Now the problem has gone from bad to slightly worse. I could quote signal strength and signal to noise ratios, but honestly, I find a simple file transfer more revealing. Before installing the antennas I could download with 370KB/s to the bedroom. Immediately after installing the antennas the average transfer rate of the same 67MB file dropped to 195KB/s.
It is light and appears durable. I use it to hold my Nikon d70, a lens attached, an extra lens, a speedlight, and batteries and cards, and I still have room. I have used it with the tripod head attached to the camera, but prefer the extra (not much extra) space by removing it. It is still a somewhat tight fit, but is a compact, excellent-looking package. I highly recommend this bag to anyone with a camera not much bigger than the d70.
Rebate is $10 off your NEXT purchase of Netgear equipment. This is NOT stated anywhere except the terms of rebate link. The posting is misleading. Item is excellent BTW. Use Netgear is you want the best and no problems.
I purchased this webcam so my stepdaughter could webcast her sister-in-law's baby shower for my wife. My stepdaughter is in California and her mom and I are in South Carolina. It did the job. The video worked great, although there were some issues with the sound being interrupted. I think another program was running at certain intervals and that was the culprit, not the webcam itself. It did the job we wanted it to do and now we enjoy video conferencing with our stepdaughter regularly.
Nice size, it came with an adapter to fit other things (had it in my phone at first but now my sister uses it in my digital camera).
My printer died last night. Searching for a solution, I found these posts describing the exact same problem with the carriage. Its very disappointing because I purchased it for the HP name. I used it minimally-- not more than 50 printed pages. I would not recommend this product.
I love these headphones. I two pair now. One I use for my computer, one I use for mu iPod. They sound excellent. The weight is very light. These headphones don't hurt my ears after wearing them for hours. Others start to pinch my ears and make my ears red after 30 minutes or so. Best headphones I've bought in a long time. I go through about 3 pair of headphones a year. I currently have 14 pair that do not work, mostly all Sonys. If I was to buy again, I would buy these without a doubt. If I could not find these, I would probably by KOSS.
Length:: 0:32 MinsI pulled out my cable to charge my kindle and to my shock the whole thing had disintegrated and I had exposed wires! I googled this issue and found out it was quite common. It was suggested to call the kindle cs and they gave me an instant credit to purchase a new cord while on the phone with me.
I waited over a year for this product to become readily available and did not purchase another brand. It was worth the wait. It works exactly like it is supposed to and is lightweight and portable.
No trouble out of this unit. Keeps me from any data loss. from power spikes.
This player is wonderful. It's only vice is that it is not loud enough.
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.
I bought this to use with my new Nikon D3100 and I love it. It is great for using in tight places like my children's school music recitals where you are packed shoulder to shoulder. I have started using it with my Sony HDR-CX130 camcorder as well for times where I have to hold the camcorder up for a longer period of time. I like how light-weight this unit is and easy to carry along. Much better than trying to lug around a tri-pod. Good quality construction and easy to use. I would highly recommend this monopod.
I have to say that for $25.00, this really isn't a bad tripod. I bought mine to hold a 4-lb chronograph as well as a digital camera and it does really well for both.PROS: Lightweight, relatively durable, surprisingly solid feel, structurally.CONS: Some of the plastic is just a little scary. Two parts that come to mind are the camera tilt lever and the weight hook. The tilt lever feels spongy...enough so, that I am extra-careful handling it, and the plastic hook on the bottom for weights? It would hold a lot more weight if it were metal, allowing the tripod to work in windier conditions, which quite frankly it needs. Mine blew over in 25MPH gusting winds the first time I used it before I added weight. About 10lbs of weight later, it was fine.One piece of advice to anyone using this thing: There is a pipe that runs down the center of this thing that the leg support braces anchor to. It is threaded into a plastic housing with very fine threads and will "rip out" at the drop of a hat. Put a couple of drops of Loc-Tite on the threads before this becomes a bigger problem.In closing, I would say this: If this is going to be mostly stationary or get light usage, it is an ideal stand for someone not wanting to pay big bucks for a professional rig. If, however, you plan to travel a lot with it and set it up/break it down a lot, then you may want to go to a more expensive model. As for me, I'll have this out maybe five times a year, and I think it will be more than enough to suit my needs for several years to come.
Everything goes into the printer fine, but when I try and print. I get an error message and the red light stays on. Never did print a single line, lots of toner in bag when I opened the box. Also like another reviewer stated there was a picture about removing tape from the green drum, it didn't have the tape. I replaced it with used Samsung cartridge and that printed fine although it is almost out of toner. So it isn't the printer. Its the toner. Going to try and get a refund. Btw I have the ml 2010 and, I noticed some differences between the Samsung model and this one.
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.
I was told from the Amazon folks I would need this item to integrate with my new Pioneer system..but I should have read the reviews....most say they were told they needed this item, but didn't. I didn't need it with my new Pioneer system.
Unfortunately this product has poor outlet jacks. Any thing I plug in it pops out. I think its not deep enough or locking ring.
Great product for the price... as others mentioned, save your money and buy this one... highly recommended... great picture and sound quality...
Impressive- can get up and walk across the room with the cord plugged in, it's that long- comes with exploded diagram and labels for ordering spare parts, obviously built to lastpros- tough, great sound- very comfortable on my HUGE HEAD, does not touch ears- can wear through a workday without discomfort or sweat accumulation- very little sound leakage, considering how damn loud they arecons- Had an earcup come undone in a little under a year. At this point the seam has ripped slightly and exposed some foam but it's still useable.I have recommended this to coworkers, they tried and then bought.UPDATEI bought some cheap knockoff earcups that were linked in one of these reviews. Unusable, not enough padding. Bought more expensive sony replacements.I've had yet another earcup split on me. So I broke out a needle and thread and just stitched the opening gap back shut like it was a wound. Seems to work well. Makes you wonder why they're not built to last in the first place. Look Sony, we've got technology for space shuttles, these headphones have been around for a million years, cut the crap.
I build desktop computers for my friends. This is the 4th WD hard drive that I bought. I have not any problems with WD. I am using this 500g as a primary drive and it is working properly. Placed it inside the case, loaded it with Windows 7 and my desktop started up without a hitch. A bonus, it is very quiet.
I have the same experience as other reviewers. I was very happy wtih it for a year, but now it has stopped printing and no amount of self cleaning or ink cartridge changing has helped. Time to move on to HP or Canon.
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.
Unlike the previous diNovo which was plagued by it's connection problems and using batteries instead of rechargeable lithium, the Edge is Bluetooth and includes rechargeable lithium batteries. The only thing that it does not include is a number pad, which is a shame but that area is being used for the touch pad and volume control. I have to say this is simply the most eloquent keyboard you will ever own (and no I am not talking about those keyboards that includes precious metals which are not required). Besides it's looks, the keyboard is comfortable to type on, you will be amazed on how quickly you are able to type on this keyboard. Also, for those who like typing at an angle, you can raise the tabs to make it go up. There are a lot of features (otherwise this keyboard would not cost over $150) which you can configure by using the logitech software (which is included with the box). Charging the unit is a breeze since it takes a little over 2 hours to fully charge which can last for about 2 months.Recommended for Windows XP and Vista only! Mac and older versions of Windows (2000, ME, 98) not supported, though Macs recognize it you will not be able to use all of the functions.
This product works well. Actually the ir is stronger than my cable remote. The only problem is that aI have to go through different pages to get it to work my cable dvr. I think I need to play with it more. I like that I can connect it to my computer and label the buttons.
The mouse works great. It fits my hand comfortably and it feels solid. The only complaint I have is that the USB adapter protrudes from the bottom of the mouse by a small amount when it's being stored. It isn't a flush fit and it doesn't sit flat on my desk. Not a big deal, but it could be slightly better. I wouldn't say this should change your mind when choosing a product, but those with OCD might find this mouse to be a little frustrating =PBuy it for mobile use. You'll like it. Especially if you like the basic Microsoft Optical Mouse for desktops. I wouldn't use this one for gaming though.
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.
This Ipod jacket came within a week of ordering, just in time for the holiday rush!
Excellent product, simple to use and it does what it's supposed to. Found several items using too much electricity while they were off and now they are on a power strip and truly off.Definitely recommend this product.
A terrific product! As I have a bunch of components all tied into my home theater receiver, this remote does a great job at adjusting all the inputs and settings for a particular activity (watch TV, play DVD, play iPod, etc). With 3 young kids and a techonology-challenged wife, I don't think my family would ever be able to watch TV without the Harmony Remote!!While I actually find it fun to customize the remote online, I imagine the process can be a bit daunting, if not intimidating to those less technologically-inclined!All in all, a great product that requires a fair amount of know-how to get it "just right".
It works, and its cheap. Sometimes you may get a weird sound when you are using, but adjusting the cord fixes it right away.
I got this speaker System at Circuit City (R.I.P) a couple years ago. They sound great but the Cords are just way to short and makes it so no matter what you possibly do you cannot set these speakers up CORRECTLY! just every Cord is too short even the control and it's Hardwired in like i said you cant really do anything to remedy it
I'm using this cable along with another 6-foot passive cable connected to a 4-port USB hub. It works exactly as expected. The female USB connector has a good, snug fit.
I really have no complaints about this TV. The picture is great. Easy install. Lives up to all expectations. For the price, you get a great TV. I highly recomend it !!!
I have over 600 CDs now and all of them are in Bubblesleeves. It makes storage and transportation much easier. I can carry 60-70 CDs, including booklets, plus a CD-player in one of their cases and it's no thicker than a normal hardback. I'm even building a coffee-table with slide-out drawers just for my Bubblesleeves! I love this product.
I bought this for a budget system build. It served its purpose well. Just be careful of the sharp edges. I was so pleased that I purchased another.
After purchasing my new Elura 100 mini DV Camcorder, I found the perfect carrying case for it. Well constructed with many spaces for all accessories...battery, charger, extra tapes and cords, as well as the special area for the camcorder itself. It opens from both sides and the zippers are well constructed. Its compact size makes it very easy to take anywhere. Canon did a great job designing it for the Elura 100. Only thing extra they could have included is a nice little travel luggage ID tag.RTB, Rochester Hills, MI
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!
I have been using Panasonic's DVD-R discs with my Panasonic DVD recorder (model DMR-EH50) for several months. I think I have had two out of about 100 of them bomb out on me. I have tried other discs that were cheaper, but they were not realiable when I used then with my Panasonic recorder. UPDATE as of April 2007. Recently had 2 out of 20 bomb on me. I don't know if 10% bomb rate is good or bad -- just reporting.
Works well with no complaints about it. Pigtail is actually useful for instal in confined spaces. Installation not difficult. Drywall know-how is a plus.
PRO: The fastest pen on earth. It is two times faster than my sandisk titanium. Design very elegant. Unique slide system. Does not need cap.CONS: Too big. Metal design only in U form, plastic above looks fragile. Complicated slide system.The case is made of cheap material. The pen itsel does not have where to put a cord. Only 4 GB.
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.
I've been using a LaCie 500 GB Big Disk for managing a large amount of media for a Final Cut Pro Project. On my Mac, it worked fine for about a year -- until a week ago. Suddenly, the files were inaccessible, and a foreboding clicking sound came from the drive. I ran disk repair utility, and I was able to again access the files -- but 3/4 of them had been wiped out! I called LaCie, and the guy wasn't particularly helpful, but he did confirm that "that clicking sound is bad news."So I thought to myself -- at least I've backed up the data and the Big Disk is still under warranty -- I think. But when I dug out my receipt I found my purchase was exactly two weeks past one year ago. Ouch! Could they have timed it much better?So buyer beware -- and don't fail to back up your files!
I bought this tripod through amazon. Its a good price for a fluid-head tripod. its a little stiff at first, but loosens over time.I recomend this for budget photographers like me.
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.
First off this is a GREAT product. Of course it is not the absolute best but this is considered industry standard. Remember, this is mande for studio monitering so it is very..sensitive! Alot of people confuse bad sounds with bad recordings. This headphone was created to find those mistakes! Now I like to use these with my mp3 player. Sound is pure but does show inaccuracy of recordings. The corporate world creates songs that rely on enhanced bass and speaker/headphone "glitter". I prefer my sound to be as pure and natural as possible. This is a clean accurate bass. I am a bass player so I know a good bass. These have a great bass sound. Mids COULD be better sometimes, but I think it is more of a recording issue than listening issue. Highs are great. You couldn't ask for more in a headphone. If you want to hear your music on a true, entirely natural timbre and sound buy these right now. If you like enough bass to rattle your nads or just don't have a good ear then DONT. If these ever broke down on me, I would replace them within the week.
This device can be used to:- Listen to music i.e. instead of an ipod.- Record audio (with a microphone, not included)- Function as external disk, when connnected via USB to a PC.It uses 1GB removable disks which sell for about $7 each (plus shipping). As a audio recording device, it is unique for its capabilities in this price range, and essentially substitutes for a DAT (digital audio tape). The device has a line-in and microphone analog inputs. You can record in one of the three formats: high compression (Hi-LP), low compression (Hi-SP), and uncompressed (Linear PCM). The recording times per disk are 34 hours (Hi-LP), 7 hrs 55 min (Hi-SP) and 1 hr 34 min (Linear PCM). The compressed formats are stored in a proprietary Atrac format developed by Sony, which are basically are only of use on this device. Thus most crucial and invaluable feature, however, is that for audio recordings made from an analog microphone, you can convert the recording to the open .wav format when you upload the recording to your computer. The upload requires the SonicStage software which comes bundled with the device. There is pointless restriction that you can only upload the audio file once to your PC, but then you can convert it to the open wav format (the uncompressed CD quality Windows format), and then you are home free--you can do whatever you want with the audio file i.e. make an unrestricted number of copies, copies of the copies, edit the file using sound software, burn CDs, whatever. The sound is exceptionally clear; I use the ECM-719 Sony microphone (this is great mic, the cable is almost 6 feet long however which is a little too long for my preference). I generally record at the Hi-SP level, and it sounds great. For no loss of fidelity due to compression, you can record uncompressed and still get 1.5 hours on a disc. The manual warns that the device should be plugged in when recording, due to high battery consumption while recording, but I have used it off the battery for short periods with no problem.This device does incorporate SCMS (serial copy management system), which puts all kinds of restrictions on copying digital files. As mentioned previously, you can only upload your analog-source recordings once to a PC, which is not really a problem as long as nothing goes wrong during the upload, and there is no particular reason why it should. As far as MP3s or other digital music, you can load them onto the device, but you can't copy them again after that i.e. back to the computer. The MP3s are not converted to another format, this device can read them directly so there is no loss of quality. You can also copy uncompressed audio to this device, or you can compress it into the ATRAC format to save space. The highest quality compressed format is ATRAC3Plus, which reduces files size to about 20% of uncompressed, and sounds very, very good. It is supposedly better than the highest quality MP3. ATRAC3Plus is the format used by the Hi-SP recording mode also.This device also has an extra battery holder which holds on AA battery an can power the unit in the event your rechargable battery fails. This is an exceptional feature; it means that as long as you bring some AA batteries with you, you will be able to power the unit.The reliablity of the interchangable Hi-MD disks appears to be exceptionally good. They are basically infinitely re-recordable; Sony claims you can re-record 1 million times. They are encased in a well made enclosure, well protected unlike CD-RWs or DVD+RWs. I would guess they are much, much more reliable than CD-RWs and DVD+RWs. They are also quite compact, and make a good replacement for thumb drives, or can be used to back up files. For example, you can use it to back up the wav files from your recordings. Howevery audio files, copied directly to the Hi-MD disks cannot be listened to on the device, you have to download them using the SonicStage software. The songs you download are then placed into the some special files on the disks which contain the song catalog, and all the music--i.e. you cannot manage the songs/audio on the Hi-MD through the Windows file system. This was probably done because of the SCMS restrictions, to prevent from copying audio at will. This is an annoying restriction which means that if you want back ups of your audio on the Hi-MD disks, you must do extra work and consume extra disk space--i.e. backup your MP3 or wav files to the Hi-MD disks as Windows files (which cannot be listened to directly).When the device is connected to your PC it gets power from the USB cable, and actually appears to even recharge the battery while connected. The LCD screen is adequate but has no backlight, Sony makes a lit version for the next model up from this one, for another $100. You need to basically angle the player reflect off the main light source to see the screen. This is not really a problem for me, but the lighted display is probably more convenient. The fit and finish, as with all Sony devices, is excellent. The battery life when used as a player is quite long, they claim up to 34 hours; reports on the internet report that 20+ hours is common.In summary, the only downside to this device is the SCMS restrictions, but generally you can still do everything you want to do. In particular, you can record audio from a mic (or from any analog input using the line-in; i.e. old cassettes) and make unrestricted digital wav files out of them.
I have had great results from Tiffen filters. They are durable and protect my lenses. The price is reasonable also.
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.
this product did not work and was missing jacks needed to operate that you said were included. Very dissappointed. Plus, you won't let me return it now.
Either I am deaf or I got a defective product. The first time(and only time) I used this so-called music player, I realized I should have purchased a "Miracle Ear" to go along with it. I had to literally lean into the speakers to hear if it was on. This thing is weak. Trust me when I say... Save Your Money... Don't waste $50.00 like I did. Please don't do it. Creative TravelDock Zen is really stinky.P.S. I would give this thing ZERO stars if I could.
I've owned this unit for 3 months and I am impressed with the versatility. The unit plays DVD's and dvd-R very well (have not tried +R or RW,) also plays cd's and VCD's (I'd like to find more games on VCD). I've had very little skipping when played in the car. The sound is really phenomenal when you hook it up to an external system. On its own, the sound is better than most of my other gadgets, but the maximum volume is fairly low. What I really like on this particular model is the built in wireless radio connection which allows me to wirelessly play all of the unit functions through my car radio 9or home stereo)! I love it because I commute a lot. I record 8 hours of streaming online radio from my computer to a single dvd-R and then play the dvd on this unit through my car stereo on my commutes. Neat!! (almost as good as Sirius or XM :)) I have not tried the USB connection yet but with so many gadgets now having USB capability, like my cell phone and my MP3 player, the interconnection capability should be endless. I have used the A/V in and out connections for various hook ups and again find this to work well and add versatility. The tv has a very clear picture, works great on its own or hooked up to cable tv. I use the tv as an extra in my bedroom. I was very concerned about quality and technical assistance before I bought the unit. The e-bay seller offered nice technical assistance and, at the time, offered a square trade warranty, only $16 for 3 years, which I gladly bought. Unfortunately, the e-bay seller now only offers their own, much more expensive warranty. As this brand becomes more popular, I hope they will establish a US tech support number. The manual is comprehensive and understandable although it is written in charming 'broken 'English and could use editing. As for improvements, the radio fx does not have a station scan and this is inconvenient and hopefully would be improved. Also, you have to toggle back and forth between volume and station preset in the radio fx, again very inconvenient. The remote works well but you have to aim it pretty close to the IR receiver. The game fx works great, I just am not familiar with most of the games and there is very little explanation as to how to play them. The game pads work ok, are pretty cheap. Again, great for kids in the car or at home, where they can also hear the game sound through the car (or home)stereo via wireless connection. I look forward to my trip to Europe in July to test and use this unit with PAL and SECAM tv systems, as it is supposed to be pretty international with tv reception. It also plays my PAL dvd's without problem! All in all I love this unit, as for quality, so far so good, no problems. I keep my gadgets for a long time, and the next three years will tell... Overall,I think this is a very nice addition to the US market.
After 50 years of technical and family photography, starting with the Leica IIIc, I encountered the Canon A520 after I purchased it for my wife. This kit is a perfect extender for the A520, expanding substantially the range of possibilities for the camera from close up to telephoto with all the equipment you need. I can conceive of few situations outside the range of this kit - but only for the most specialized purposes. All of the accessories are carefully protected and fit nicely in the carry bag furnished with empty pockets available for more. All I can envision as useful applications for this camera will be possible with this kit. Most uses for the A520 will be performed by the camera alone. So only the A520 will need to be carried most of the time. The beautifully designed and very sturdy bag will protect the well packaged accessories just fine. And this bag containing everything but the (sturdy and well-made) larger tripod can be safely kept almost anywhere. Now I also use the accessories with my A520! The price is most reasonable for this comprehensive kit. Look in your A520 instruction book for a description of how to mount and unmount the external lenses on your camera. It was not obvious to me without the instructions.
Bought this ink cartridge 12/4/10. Installed it and used it for printing 1-2 pages per week. Now two and a half months later, after printing less than 20 pages, it stopped working. No ink showing on printed pages. Opened up printer, removed & reinstalled cartridge, but still no ink on printed pages...
I gained no signal strength whatsoever!! The bigest waste of $40+ Ever!
I tested the High Gain Antenna against the original Antenna with the wireless computer in the same room (75% signal strength was achieved). There was not a significant differance. I moved the router into the next room and could not get more than 50% connection strength. I am totally disappointed because until now I had faith in Linksys. That is the last product I will buy from them.
I must have gotten a defective mouse as it did not work for me. Had to return to Amazon--who is always good about returns. The frustration-free packaging was good tho-no stupid plastic shell to try to open.I ended up buying a Logitech V300 at my local Office Depot and it worked first time the dongle was plugged in.
I love it. The software installed in my Sony VAIO with no problem and the camera provides a high quality video even at low level room light. Some of the accompanying software is annoying, but not a major drawback. I also have a Logitech on my desk top. These cameras have come a long way from the first Logitech I bought only a couple of years ago and ended up giving away because the software wrecked my computer! Unless you're Steven Spielberg, this will do the trick nicely.
the optics are the best i've ever seen. the clarity is great. the abillity to focus on small objects only 2" away allows great macro pictures. however the auto focus is much slower than most canon lenses, but i can focus manually. this is my favotite lens ever.
This is an extremely useful camera bag. I have owned a number of various bags trying to find something which is comfortable, fits enough for a photo trip, is easy to access and looks good also.The Slingshot 200 is the one - I carry a 5D with lens attached, and 1-2 additional lens as well as cards, flash, wallet, pocket tripod or Gorillapod, etc. The most important characteristics are the comfort factor--I can use this all day long with no fatigue--and the ability to remove the camera quickly without taking the bag off.Totally love this one - I would give it 6 stars if possible. If you have the Canon white lens 70-200 you can squeeze the f4 in but you will need the 300 for anything bigger. I tend to carry the smaller lens such as Canon 35L, 85, 135. If I used the large zooms I would go for the 300 myself.
This machine is excellent during the warranty period; however, the HO7 timebomb went off right on schedule -- just after the warranty expired.My friend's died a week ago. We got them at the same time.
Great discs. I always set Nero to check for errors after burning, and do post-burn CRC checks. I've burnt about 25 so far most at 4x and had zero errors.I read some reviews where people somehow try to justify faulty media but I just don't understand it. If the pack says 50 discs I expect to make 50 copies. Well, maybe one or two coasters, but not 10, or 15! I would rather pay a few $$ extra as long as I know that I'm getting reliable discs. Otherwise what's the point of even bothering to make DVDs if you don't care about the data that's written on them right? I bought Velocity DVD-Rs before and had to return them because they were completely unusable junk. Paid a few more bux for these 4x Ridata and so far happy I did!
Either I got a dud or the product is poorly designed. I couldn't get ports 4 and 7 to work properly for USB Mass Storage devices. Ended up returning this and adding PCI-USB interfaces to my desktop instead.
good quality versus price. Cheaper than BestBuy, Radio shack and arrived in a couple of days. What can I say - it just an HDMI cable.
I didn't realize how a cable would change the picture. We have a hdtv and hd channels but with this HDMI cable the graphics and pixels are so much clearer and detailed. Amazing. Super fast delivery. Will purchase again from seller.
I got 2 of them for Christmas and one didn't work at all (dead on arrival) and the other one worked for a couple of days. I exchanged one and it was also dead on arrival. They all don't work even with the A/C adaptor (No power). Do not buy this item.
My son had received the Digital Blue Movie creator as a gift and it was an instant hit! It is so easy to use and it is alot of fun for the whole family! The pictures came out great and there are quite a few special effects that can be edited into your own movies! I would definitely reccommend this product!!
- Installed in home where builder had only twisted phone wires- Purchased this and punch phone wires into this with exact room configurations.- Also connected COAX-for cable tv distribution.
I had nothing but problems with the wireless security with this beast.. tried everything, the cell would connect if I used the WPA button but wouldn't connect when I set it up with WEP, the Kindle wanted a password that never worked no matter what. I threw it at the wall today [literally].. I always thought that Dlink stuff was terrible, can't recall how I got suckered into buying this thing but never again...
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.
It's funny that the "most useful" review on here starts out by saying "I bought this two weeks ago." Well, I've had it for about a year and a half, and the lithium ion battery will not charge anymore. I called Toshiba, and of course they said that it's outside the warranty period, so call the parts distributor. I called, and the cost of a new battery is $60 (plus shipping and tax). When I told Toshiba it was clearly a faulty battery, he said what was my charging method...I said, well, I purchased this unit because it has a lithium ion battery that doesn't have to be drawn down completely before being recharged to maintain full charge. He pretty much ignored that and then gave me the distributor's phone number. So do I buy the new battery for half the cost of the original or just junk it? I opt to junk it because the battery life is only about 1 1/2 DVD's...not great on a long-haul flight. Also, the power on switch tends to flip on in your bag/backpack, which leaves you without power when you want it. Finally, the menu doesn't work sometimes--hard to explain but it will just not come up and I have had to start some DVD's from the beginning again as it didn't hold the spot. My recommendation: Don't buy this--spend a bit more and get a much more reliable unit. Oh, and Toshiba's customer service is not good.
After about 6 months of use the battery stopped keeping a charge. It was charged about 15 times total. Want keep charge over night.Li-ion batteries go bad with age.It must have been a old battery when I purchased it.
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!
After reading the previous reviews, I can't disagree with them more. For [money amount]. this is a really nice quick scanner.I have been in the design/imaging business since 94, so I have some experience with image quality. Sure this isn't a professional 4k-30k scanner...but for a little cash you get a nice clean image plus a transparancy adapter. Great for those who do their own photography.As for the comments about it not working with XP, and not very easy to use. It's all subject with the user's skillset and ability to manage their own PC. Personally I installed with without a hitch. I installed the packages I wanted (using seperate installers) and it's working great with XP. No conflicts with the driver nor other software packagesI use the TWAIN driver to pull it into Photoshop. It's quick to preview and the speed to pull in a 4x5 300 dpi image was about 30 sec. Plus the software provided gives you the ability to scan to file, email, web and has OCR built in.Compared to a similar priced HP or UMAX scanners, I thought it worked very well. My opinion is based on the scanner quality, not the users ability to get it to work properly. RTFM.
I got this because the memory that came with the laptop died. I was getting a lot of windows blue screens. I have it in for a month now and experience no problems so far. The laptop works like new again. I chose crucial because of the low price and they seem to be a reputable company as their website claims a lifetime guarantee. Overall I am pleased with the purchase.
After owning two digital cameras each for over a year, and after scouring the web for 3 months for reviews &amp; recommendations for 3+ meg cameras, I finally bought a G1. I could not possibly be happier! Took it on a long vacation at the end 2000 and was consistently amazed at the flexibility, the smart design &amp; functionality, the battery life, the speed to use, AND the image quality. Especially when compared to the Kodak cameras that I've used &amp; owned, this product is a winner. I was pretty picky because I was frustrated with Kodak's lack of manual settings &amp; options - the G1 lacks neither.I brought a film camera on my vacation as well, and was so impressed with the G1 from day 1 that I ended up taking only about 5 shots on film and 200 digital (high resolution, medium size) images. The G1 really is that good - and a joy to use. Take it from a picky photographer.As with other reviewers, I was worried about the hinged/swiveling LCD panel. But now that I've used it, it seems to be extremely well mounted and very solid. It's a high quality display, and I love the flexibility it offers for viewing during the shoot from in front of the camera, next to the camera, behind the camera - and for viewing images after the shoot at unlimited angles.Do not buy this - or any other 3 meg camera - without a large memory card. I bought a 128M card for use in this camera, and even with that you can only store less than 100 images at full resolution &amp; full size (which is plenty, unless you go on long trips without a computer to offload images). Go with at least a 64M card. And do not buy this camera without a case for protection - there seem to be plenty available here at Amazon for a few dollars. Unfortunately, Canon did not include a case with the G1.If you just want a simple point &amp; shoot digital camera, this one would probably be the least economic for you - unless you want to impress your gadget buddies (this definitely will). There are others with fewer features &amp; flexibility. But if you're a pro or a darkroom photographer (I'm the latter) who is looking for quality AND functionality, you'll be extremely happy with the G1. It's worth the higher price.ps: If you're reading this after about September 2001 you should probably check around a little because there will probably be 10 more 3 meg cameras out by then, and some of them may have matched or surpassed the G1 - especially economically.
I got this adapter to use my venerable HP 4M printer on a Windows 7 Pro computer, without having to buy a parallel-port card. I was frankly surprised it actually worked. And it was downright amazing the user instructions were clearly written in plain English! Will wonders never cease!I had a minor problem. Its solution might be of interest to others...In Step 3, you're told //not// to print a test page when asked. Ornery cuss that I am, I (successfully) printed the page anyhow. It was good that I did, because it confirmed that the interface worked.Steps 5 and 6 ask you to disable bidirectional support and print spooling (choosing "Print directly to printer" instead). This seemed odd, because the product description specifically states that the adapter implements bidirectional support. But I followed instructions -- and the printer wouldn't print (or printed garbage).Applying a bit of common sense, I re-enabled bidirectional support. Bingo! The printer printed. Then I re-enabled print spooling. Spooling worked, too!Don't assume the user manual is always correct. Be willing to experiment. You, too, can be a happy camper.
Love it. Haven't used it a lot, but it works great with my Palm Tungsten.
Like any consumer product the manufacturers segment their product line to cover most price ranges but I think for the money you could well pay more for other companies similar sounding headphones. At the price maybe it's worth buying two or three sets if, after listening, you like the sound and feel when wearing them.Like another reviewer I don't care for buds in the ear buds so I'll always go for ear covered sets. They come with a pull off adapter plug to fit the two standard sockets on audio equipment and the cable is plenty long enough.My one slight niggle, probably unique to me, is that, like most of today's audio it tends to stress a bass response. I listen to a lot of jazz and prefer to accentuate the higher frequencies. Even adjusting MP3 players and other audio units the headphones still retain more bass than I like.For the money these are definitely five stars.
Monster FS V200 HDMI-2M HDMI Cable - 2 MeterI didn't realize how much of a difference a cable would make. I subscribed to DISH Network's HD channels and upon installation, a component cable was used. I thought the picture was good then, but what a difference this Monster cable makes. My 46 inch Sony now looks like a bay window.
I'd bought this modem a couple of years ago due to the price and rebate, thinking it'd be good to have one in reserve. Installed it in my new P-IV ECS system (XP-MCE; 3 GB w/1 MB RAM). Upon installation after adding it after getting system running well w/ DSL, its installation did not succeed w/ the installation software. I let Windows handle it, but then had two listed modems and a "v92" "control panel" that was supposedly intended for this model . It stops working when another PCI card is added and requires major efforts to coax it into working. I upgraded the board drivers and what can be found at Best Data site for upgraded drivers (w/out any real info. on how). After it last quit working I gave up and went and bought a Hayes (Zoom). This was not my first Best Data modem (this was my third); but I shall NEVER buy another product from BD. ALWAYS, the configuration was somewhat problematic, as I recall. IN my experience, you'll also get higher connection speeds with another manufacturer. In fact, the similar model A56FW as a 56k unit was not much of an improvement over the 28.8k model it was to replace. In any case, I guess I'll keep it around in case someone is running some older OS and needs one, but it won't be in one of my machines. SAVE yourself some trouble. You might also prefer a model (non-HSP) that doesn't resort to software to handle the communications.
I worried a bit when I bought this battery if it would work on the Archos 705 as well as the 704. But it fits perfectly and works great with the 705.
I'd spent nearly 3 months searching for an affordable home theater solution before stumbling upon these little gems of a speaker called Athenas at my local best buy. I was immediately blown away by the amazing sound quality of the tiny Micras so naturally, I began researching the company and their products. After 2 months of homework and browsing AVSFORUM.com, I decided to purchase the point5s from onecall.com. The speakers are definitely bigger than you think, but are actually quite small for the sound they reproduce.I CANNOT, cannot---C-A-N-N-O-T say enough great things about these speakers. Paired with the Athena 10 inch sub and an Onkyo 7.1 channel receiver, these speakers allowed me to watch all 3 Star Wars DVDs like I've NEVER been able to watch before - EVER. They produce such amazingly accurate HIGHS and lows that just make you want to make EVERY damn night a blockbuster (or netflix) night.BUT be warned, you will want to watch EVERYTHING over and over again. You will turn down the X3 premier just so you can watch it at home when it comes out on DVD. You will make fun of your friend who spent more than 2 paychecks on their awesome BOSE (read, crap) Lifestyle system and laugh in their face when they'd rather watch T2 and Lord of the Rings at YOUR place instead. Your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, financial advisor, mailman will use every damn excuse on this planet to accidentally "drop by" whenever you happen to have another movie night. You may NEVER step foot outside of your house again. Ever. My apt measures 22x18 (with 11' ceilings) and these speakers fill the ENTIRE room with such beautiful, melodic, accurate, extraordinary, amazingly, incredibly, tremendously, pure and intoxicating AWESOME sound. Can you tell that I absolutely love these things? If these speakers do no blow you away, NOTHING WILL.
I received this keychain from my child and wife. I love it. I travel a lot, and I can store up to 30 pictures of my family. The pictures and screen is very clear and easy to use with the supplied software. Great gift.
Simple and aesthetically pleasing design. This product does its job, it wraps my nice Shcoshe and Senheiser earbuds up so they won't be tangled when I take them out. This product saves you from untangling cords, it however does not stop you from doing something careless like cutting the cord (see prior review). Why you would think this product would save you from your own carelessness is beyond me. In conclusion buy it, try it and enjoy tangle free I-Pod time. Three for this price is a great deal, go for it.
I have 4 pairs of binoculars, including a excellent pair by Nikon, but I must say, as a person who wears glasses, these provide the best view. I have to remove my glasses with my other binoculars to get as good a view as I do with these when my are glasses on!
Item is as described...working fine for me.....when i can get something of same quality this cheap why will i put 20 bucks on a brand name.
I can't put enough exclamation points after that sentence. Here are the design benefits I love:1. Great for walking: It sits high enough on the back so that when you walk, it doesn't bump against your butt. Also great on motorcycles for the same reason.2. More padding where it's needed - at the shoulders and along the lower back. This bag never chafes.3. Wide straps that don't dig into your shoulders, plus there is elastic on the straps to prevent pulling. (I was carrying heavy law school books, and it is the most comfortable pack I've owned.)4. A cell phone pocket on the strap, so that you don't need to remove the backpack to catch a call! (Sounds silly, but I used to take public transportation, and this is a must.)The only warning I will give is to always keep the zippers zipped to the bottom of the pack - even light items will work the zippers downward and your stuff will hit the ground.My boyfriend has now taken this pack for his own, so I'm buying another one! Highly recommended!
I am amazed how much difference there is in flash photos taken with the Nikon SB-600 compared to built-in flash on my Nikon D90. I wish I had gotten it much earlier. Highly recommend it if you anticipate taking many indoor photos or outdoor photos where "fill-in" flash would be helpful.
Without a decent flash you are at the whim of whatever light is available. Often times that light is simply inadequate to take a decent picture. The SB 600 (and 800/900) will increase your ability to take great pictures. Master the use of these and you may never need to visit a studio ever again. The only thing the studios have that 99% of us don't have is 100% control of lighting. A D40 + a 50/1.8 + a flash with a diffuser is all you really need to make great portraits.The SB 600 is not a fun purchase for a lot of people, but it really is a requirement if you want to be serious about photography. Or, skip all this and buy a D700 and f/1.4 lens (about $3200 total) if you don't want a better flash.
I'm not s "speeder" or a lead foot. But I do travel quite a bit by car on smaller highways. And there are times when EVERYBODY is traveling faster than the posted limit. There are also times where the speed limit seems to change every 200 yards. In these situations, it is handy to have a reminder to check your speed. My Touareg has a speed alarm that I keep set at 70. This is like an extra layer of protection.I particularly like the "auto quiet" mode. It beeps loudly at first and then beeps quietly. We also enjoy playing, "Find the police car" when it goes off. Even more fun is when some jerk passes you and you know he is going to get nailed around the next turn.The faceplates are a nice touch, but I think the color choices are a bit odd. I wish they had grey - or better yet - wood grain.
This is the third 4315 that I have bought in recent months. The first was recommended to me by a co-worker so I bought it for a client. Then the client was so in love with it that they bought an additional one, and then I bought one for my husband as well. Installs fast, works great, the software is simple and flawless, the replacement cartridges are reasonably priced and the quality is perfect for a desktop unit. Love the scanning software with the automatic feed. I was really tired of the flat top scanners.
This item is a great way to use your ipod touch/ ipad as a pre-amp if you have the garageband app. you just do one cable to your guitar, the 3.5mm into your ipod, and the other 1/4" into your amplifier. Awesome product!
Bought to use an Apple Extended Keyboard II with my mid-2010 MacBook Pro. Works great under 10.6.7 with no drivers; it's just plug and play. As a bonus, the keyboard's power button still works for shutting the computer off, but not on.EDIT: Now using with a mid-2011 iMac still without issue on OSX 10.7
this woofer is a great item and bargain!!!!! thumps and bumps with the best and quality is supurb. buy buy buy
I like this phone. I have regular phone meetings where some people are using microphone while some are talking trough the regular phone. "Volume up/down" on such meetings is an essential thing and on this model this feature works very good.
I read many product reviews before choosing the Epson V700 scanner, and I definately made the right choice. I have copied more than 1000 slides so far without any problems. Yes the slide holder is rather flimsy, but then, it's not a child's toy. I tried the Silverfast software, but the dumbed down version included here kept crashing, even after upgrading, so I am using the Epson software and a photo program that I know well. This scanner does an excellant job and allows one to correct slide problems before the final copy. And the ICE feature does a remarkable job in producing clean images. I have produced remarkable photos at 3200 dpi resolution, can't imagine what the full 12000 dpi would be. I have not copied B&W negatives yet, but see no reason to be concerned. I would recommend this scanner to anyone who wants to convert their 35mm slides to digital images.
This is probably the best flash modifier there is on the market! Unlike some other products, the Shell is easy to use ib both portrait and landscape mode, no light is lost to the back as all light is bounced foreward and the light is nicely diffused so much more even lighting and less harsh shaddows! Last week we took a group photo with 80 children at the school musical and ghe pictures came out very well! The only minus is that the Shell is a bit bulky for carrying around, but the light quality it produces very much makes up for this.
Good for using ole HD backup, easy assembly, case look cheap but working good, money well spend..
I have owned Yamaha receivers for 20 years, and this is my fourth. Every time, I look at competitors' products, but I always come back to Yamaha for the sound quality and versatility.As with all of my previous Yamahas, this receiver is almost perfect, with just a few minor issues.Sound quality is outstanding, with crisp highs and clear lows (I have Klipsch floor speakers and rear and center channel, no subwoofer). Bass is slightly weak (as I have found on other Yamahas), but not terribly so.Connectivity is also outstanding, with a multitude of connections, including HDMI, digital audio (optical and RCA) and composite and RGB inputs. The 1080 uplift on the video output (to a 52" Samsung LCD) is excellent, and regular DVDs look clear and crisp.One of the primary reasons I chose this receiver was for its ability to connect (via Ethernet) to my home PC network. I have my entire CD collection on my PC, and I can play any of this through the built-in interface on the receiver. I can also listen to hundreds of channels of internet radio.This connectivity, though, is the source of a few of my issues with the receiver. It took a little work (and manual entry of an IP address) to get it working. Those without PC technical experience might have trouble getting it working.In addition, the user interface for the PC and internet connectivity is very rudimentary, and it can be difficult to get to the music you want (no page down feature, for example). I would love to see more effort put into this interface, because with a little work it could be really useful.My last issue is with the remotes (also a perennial Yamaha problem). It is somewhat cryptic and counterintuitive, and it doesn't have some of the advanced features of some of the newer multifunction remotes. The receiver also includes a remote for "Zone 2", but because it is IR instead of RF, it doesn't do you any good if Zone 2 is in a different room.That said, I would definitely recommend that this receiver be at the top of your shopping list if you're looking for a good-sounding, versatile and cost-effective AV receiver. I'd buy it again in a second.
I've tried the generic ink products for my Brother MCF7820N printer and have been very disappointed. If I stick with the new Brother brand replacements for ink and drum, I have been very satisfied.
Outstanding product quality, but it takes work to get the best out of it.We bought this scanner to use mainly for scanning medium format film.The scanner resolution is excellent, and the ability to scan in 16 bit mode provides extended dynamic range and ability to capture subtle tone details. However, achieveing this always requires changing the default exposure levels, particularly on the low end of the scale. A limitation of the software, however, is that the histogram tool for setting the levels always shows the scale in a linear 8 bit mode (0 to 255 levels), whereas a log scale or optical density scale would probably be more appropriate for 16 bit scans. Photshop also does not have this feature but would benefit from it.A more troubling problem we have experienced is that all our film scans require changing the gamma of the blue channel significantly in order to achieve color balance. Once we had that figured out, the results have been excellent.The software documentation is pretty lame, as usual.As far as film handling goes, the slide holders seem adequate, but the film holders feel like they are going to break every time you use them. The medium format holder only holds the film by the long edges, which doesn't provide much support. One solution for this would be to improvise a filmholder which is like an enlarger holder in that it clamps the film on opposite sides of the image. The Epson filmholders have holes in them that the scanner uses to detect the holder type, and the software does a good job of detecting the borders of each image and presenting them all to you in the preview window.Despite these nit-picks, this scanner is an excellent value. The scans we are getting off of Fuji Velvia 100 are breathtaking. I hope that the availability of these will renew interest in medium and large format film, as these offer creative options which are impossible with digital cameras.
Just fyi, this cartridge is for Samsung printers ML-1440, ML-1450, ML-1451N, ML-6040, ML-6060, ML-6060N, ML-6060S. (I put 5 stars just to put something; I'm not really reviewing performance)
first impression when open the package... darn i am gonna lost both of this cap, what a big flaw this is, i don't know if those people design this actually use it or not.. but i can asure you if you put this in your keychain you're going to lose the cap. i got this for only 21.00 after 20.00 rebate so i can't complain much. i order this to use it for work/school and mp3 companion. this usb is so nice/beautiful design i'm afraid to put it in my keychain that i will scratch it :-\ ehehepro. small, rugged design, super bright blue LED, fast usb 2.0 i transfer 219MB of mp3 total of 43 songs take exactly 4 minutes and 5 seconds. my usb were plug into a usb2.0 hub so i don't know if this slow it down any but 4 minutes seem fast enough.let me see..1MB = 1024KBUSB2.0 = 480KB/second219MB of song = 224256KBtotal of seconds in transfer = 245 secondsso to find how many KB per second did the transfer take..224256KB (divide) 245seconds = 915.3KB/secondI could be wrong but that is close to double rate of 480KB/secondI tested again just transfer a 6MB song and it sure took around 5-6 seonds :)con. what a stupid cap design, nothing to hold it on, i mean how can you design both of the cap the same way? the neck strap plastic thing to remove the neck strap and the usb key broken right out of the box.
First off, if you're in the market for a printer, you can't go wrong with a Canon. Canon printers consistently beat out the competition in independent tests for print quality. Their items are elegant, well designed, and most importantly, ink is affordable.We all know the razor and blade scheme: sell the printer below cost and make it up with pricey cartridges. Canon, however, saves you a lot of money by including the print head with the printer and not on each cartridge. Because of this, genuine Canon cartridges can be had for around $12, while 3rd party cartridges, which many claim work just as well, can be found for as low as $2.If you've already decided on a Canon multifunction, lets see which model is right for you. Canon's current market list is as follows:MP130 - New model, and the most affordable yet.Copy/Print/Scan18ppm black, 13ppm color2 ink tanksNo auto sheet feeder!Card slotsMP390 - Has a fax, About half the cost of the MP7xx's.Copy/Print/SCan/Fax18ppm black, 12 ppm color2 ink tankscard slotsMP750 - Older model - exactly the same as mp780 but no fax.Copy/Print/Scan25ppm black, 17 ppm color5 ink tanksBuilt in DuplexingMP760 - New Model - geared towards photo enthusiasts.Copy/Print/Scan + Special Photo Features25ppm black, 17 ppm color5 ink tanksNo auto sheet feeder!Built in Duplexing*Unique photo features:2.5 inch lcd screenBuilt in film adapter for 35mm slides or negativescan print directly from negativesCard slotsMP780 - Does it all except for the mp760 photo features.Copy/Print/Scan/Fax25ppm black, 17 ppm color5 ink tanksBuilt in DuplexingNow, let's look more closely at some key differences between these models:*Fax: The first thing you should do is decide if you need a fax or not. If you do, you should choose between the MP780 or the MP390. If not, don't rule those two out just yet, they may have have other features you can't live without.*Note: There is NO auto fax/telephone switching on these models if you wish to use the same line for faxes and voice calls.*Number of ink tanks: The next important thing you should look at is whether you want to be able to replace each color individually or not. The MP750, MP760 and MP780 all have 5 individual ink tanks (photo black, black, cyan, yellow, magenta), while the MP130 and MP390 have only 2 (black and tricolor). The cost of each cartridge is about the same, but you will waste some leftover ink by throwing out the MP130 or MP390's color cartridge when just one color runs out.*Photo printing: If you're planning on printing a lot of photos, you should probably go with an mp7xx. These have a superior print head, as well as the 5 separate ink tanks. The MP760 is especially noteable with all the features Canon has added specifically for photos. These come at a price however, as the MP760 does not share the auto sheet feeder of its MP750 and MP780 cousins, or the fax of the 780.*However - If you plan on printing directly from memory cards, beware! The mp750 and mp780 do not have card slots! The 2 cheaper models and the mp760 do.*Auto sheet feeder: The mp130 and mp760 do NOT have an auto sheet feeder. All 3 of the others do. An auto sheet feeder is very useful when doing a lot of scanning or faxing.*Duplexing: The mp7xx models each have built in duplexing.*Size: The mp7xx models weigh around 30 pounds and are quite big. The MP390 is a smaller, and weighs 18 pounds. The mp130 has a tiny footprint for a multifunction printer, and weighs 14 pounds.Some features that all of Canon's current MFPs share:*Copying: Each of these models has a copy function, and all have the same resolution (600x600 black, 1200x1200 color).*USB 2.0 connection*Pictbridge direct photo printing support*All 5 models are great looking and will complement almost any decor.My recommendations:If you want a great price on an excellent printer and don't need a fax: MP130If price is an issue but you still need a fax: MP390If you can afford an MP700 series and don't need a fax, card slots, or the MP760's photo features: MP750If you need its exclusive photo features (but no fax or auto sheet feeder): MP760If you can afford an MP700 series and need a fax (but no card slots and none of the MP760s photo features): MP780
put it on an older laptop that the usb 1.0 stopped working. Customer was really thankful.
Own a spa, bought four of these for the treatment rooms. They work great!!! I purchased other docs and returned them all. This was one of the cheapest but it worked the best. We use it for an indoor space so I am not sure outdoors if it would work so good but we've never had problems. Works with the newest ipods (the ipod actually comes with the doc insert). Would highly recommend to anyone!
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.
Shade of the Maple is beautiful in many ways. The story itself is inspiring and captures the depth of love we all long for. Respectful and full of dignity, this story honors the gift of love too many overlook. The author paints his words onto each page - the descriptive way in which he writes draws you into every scene, makes you feel part of the beautiful landscape. A wonderful experience!
I have loved the unit itself. I had a minor issue in which I had to send it off for warranty work a few months after the purchase. It has worked great & I have enjoyed the quality of the MP3 player itself. The problem is that after less than 2 years of it being out, it is no longer possible to find the armband to carry it in. I have looked all over the Sony website & called their Sales department. It is not available anywhere. I have used the Google search engine looking for any place that might sell it. Amazon has a listing for it, but does not have any to sell anymore.
We bought this to help our house hunting on the eastern shore of Maryland. This unit finds every address we are looking for even taking us on dirt roads through cornfields. I recommend this unit to everyone looking to get away from street maps.
My cover has been installed since mid May and the color has already faded to a dirty gray. None of the blue remains. The cover is also very short leaving a bit over a foot of grill exposed. And it leaks. I doubt that it will survive the summer. Be warned....
Go to youtube and copy and paste inredneckcomputergeakThis is my channel and i have used this Tripod to make many videos. It is rugged as can be and works great. At first the camera release level was stiff and hard to open but given a few tries it works great.
Love this Monopod!Until finding this unit, I was always searching for a good monopod which could collapse into a small enough length to carry around when I go to conferences. This may be the smallest unit available when collapsed IMHO.This unit is sturdy enough to hold a small digital SLR, a point and shoot unit, or small camcorder. I would not use this for larger camcorders or an SLR with a large lens since this monopod will begin to bow and could get damaged it if not careful.
A nice lcd screen brings the movie experience to your home.By adding a HDMI cable to connect your TV and dvd player or other source simply elevates the experience both visually and audibly!BiLL
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.
I have spent LOTS of cash on hard drives and i happen to work in a huge electronics store. They got computers, mobile phones, gadgets, hard drives and sometimes things break down. We got western digital drives as well and i noticed that 4 out of 20 are returned from customers because they crush!!! Samsung hard drives never come back after they get sold. Thats what i noticed at my work and before i posted this i got also the technicals support guys opinion and also now my personal expirience. I have a samsung hard drive for 4 years and i started to get worried in case it crushes down and i loose all my data. So i went and got a western digital. I had it three months and it worked slow and after crushed. I threw him out of my window. My samsung still running. Overall? This hard drives are a waist of money. Thanks
This is a very large backpack but not well designed. The snap-close front section snags on protruding objects in the environment. But the biggest drawback is it just has few big pockets and thing get lost in it. There is no key holder and no convenient place to put and quickly retrieve them. Also it is not well padded, either in the back section that rests on your back or the shoulder straps, or the waste belt. Reading glasses placed in a front pocket for easy access broke. It was uncomfortable and unwieldy.
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.
We used this printer in our office of 7 persons and printed basically everthing out. Heavy worker, nice &amp; quiet, also very fast. I am truely impressed with its 2-side printing feature and also the network capability (can also be printed from the home computer thru the internet). It a little bit too big for home but will be perfect for office. Use inexpensive, old, computer SIM memmory for upgrade. The refill tonner cartidge cost about $150-170.
After purchasing a "universal" fit UV filter for my new camera, the lens cover would no longer fit due to the filters large body. I found the exact size Hoya filter I needed at Amazon and it works perfectly. Great for protecting the expensive camera lens and it's a UV filter too.
is too small for canon a620, about 1 cm of the body of the camera stays outside of the case. So, save your money, buy another a little bigger.Nice quality, useless.
The only problem I've had with this product is the remote. While it does have the advantage of a univeral remote - as opposed to the GO video product, the remote itself is confusing and hard to use. The use of light blue on some of the keys and a non-intuitive layout that's opposite of most VCR remotes makes it very difficult to get used to. Other than that, the VCR and DVD both work fine and saved us from having to choose one or the other to put in a limited space.
Instead of these headphones, I recommend the the $12.99 Sony fontopia. They are much better, cheaper, and you can find them in stores easily (so that if you don't like them, you can easily return them). You can even get them with the inline volume control for $15; those sound much better than the MDR-ED21LP.
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.
Took it out of the box and plugged in the cables and everything worked perfectly. I was only suprised by how small this Switch is because it acutally fits in the palm of you hand..and it is now the Baby Switch, with the Big Brother is in the garage switching everything out to the house for over a year now and never any problems. I got this 5 port Switch for the office because we felt the Wireless Modem was having issues and needed some help.
We purchased this for the Canon Elura and everything fits very well. Nice quality product.
I went on vacation to Hawaii and used my camera with SanDisk memory card. It worked flawless and I had plenty of memory to take pictures. I understand that SanDisk now has an 8 GB memory card. I am in the process of ordering it.
I had been researching portable DVD players for a while and was scared to death by all the reviews I had read. It seems I couldn't find one manufacture that had it "all". I had finally decided that I would get the Panasonic LS850 even though I read about the dreaded HO3 error with various Panasonic models. I am a Costco member and I decided that I would by it there because they have such great consumer protection. I am glad I did! I ended up not buying the Panasonic because Costco was also selling the Mintek. In all my studies I had not read horrible things about it. Just warm reviews. None of the reviews mentioned errors that would cause major repair. This player had a larger screen than the Panasonic and it came with a whole car kit: case that fits onto the headrest and two sets of headphones, along with the DC adapter for the car. I decided to give it a try and the representative at Costco told me that she had a Mintek for 5 years and it was running great. Well we took it on the road over the weekend and my daughter was able to watch her movies without any problems. The anti shock really works as I did my best at shaking it around, not too hard, to see if I could get it to skip and it didn't.My other fear that a lot of people complain about is the noise you get from the DVD drive itself. I didn't find that a problem at all. The machine makes noise when the DVD is first put in and is loading the movie, but once it started playing it was very quiet. We were able to watch movies in our hotel room without the headphones. I also found the sound to be very adequate for the speaker size. Other complaints I read about other manufactures was that the sound was not loud enough. Not a problem with this one. I found that on full volume it was very loud. Now in the car my daughter, who is 2, used the headphones, mainly because I didn't want to hear Elmo's World over and over.Another feature this one has over the Panasonic is a remote control with lots of features on it. The Panasonic for some reason has no remote.I also liked the larger screen and found the resolution to be very nice actually. We watched finding Nemo in widescreen and the colors were amazing. I was worried that the screen did not do all the cool tilt features the panasonic does, but found no glare problems in the car. Now we do have tinted windows so the sun was never shinning right on the screen. Any screen would have a hard time with that.Another feature is that when you turn the power off it knows where the movie left off. When you power it back on it automatically starts to play where you left. Most players have to stay in sleep mode to gets this feature. I mean as long as you don't take the DVD out it will go back and resume play.One of the cons is the battery life. It is only about 2.5 hours. The panasonic claims to have a 6 hour battery life. We don't fly long distances so this may not be the player for someone who can't plug in longer than 3 hours. I don't think it would make it over the ocean. However some planes (American Airlines) are now made with ad/dc plugs for computers (we can thank the techies for a lot actually).The bag it came with is great and keeps all the accessories. The bag fastens on to the headrest with ease and ours did not move. We have a Ford Freestyle.One reason I had thought about the Panasonic was because it did DivX (whatever that is) because my husband was going on about it. However, he is the one who choose the Mintek. He said that since we will be using it more for our daughter we really don't need that feature and he was more attracted to the larger screen. It does make a difference.Now, I have only had this player for a week, but it has made it through one road trip. If I have problems in the coming months I will be sure to update this review.I bought this player for $179.00 which is a little more than what Amazon is advertizing it for, however at Costco you get the carrying bag and 2 sets of headphones. Costso also sells the Panasonice LS850 with a carrying bag for $189.00. It will really be what you prefer. After reading so many reviews on the Panasonic (different models too) about the dreaded ERROR, I decided not to tempt fate.
I bought this PC is 2004. I've NEVER had a problem with it. It has an Nvidia FX5700 card (not a 5200!) with 128mb of dedicated video ram; it will handle Vista and it's a splendid machine. However, it weighs 9 pounds, 9.5 ounces. It's heavy. I've taken it all over the country (as I am a musician) and logged in thousands of hours typing (as I am an aspiring writer). It has NEVER given me ANY problem. I've upgraded the ram to the full amount and, out of personal preference, swapped the DVD drive and the battery module. They're on opposite sides now (because you can add two batteries or two drives, if you like).The ONLY foreseeable problem is that there are THREE heat fans on the bottom. They draw air in to push heat out the back. PLEASE do NOT sit this monster down on a bed, an ottoman or a carpet. It will dramatically shorten the lifespan of your machine!Also, it wasn't built with modern heat-efficient technology. What this means is, when I play Battlefield 2 ONLINE with this machine, I need to remove the battery (or whatever modular bay is on the right hand side) and put in a "COLD COMPRESS" ice pack (used for bruises and such), wrapped in two ziplock backs (to reduce condensation), because the video processor (a chip, not a card like in a desktop - the cooling method is different) will get hot. How can you tell? the palm rest on the right will get HOT when you try and play DOOM3 for an hour. If you overclock the chip, you're going to shorten its life span, so be careful! It took only 20 minutes of gaming to thaw an ice compress so I had 3 on hand, swapping them into my fridge for a new one, every half an hour.WHile this machine CAN handle games, I don't suggest it for this very reason.This laptop is a tank. It's a road warrior proven tank. Toshiba has given me GREAT and HORRIBLE service since 1998 when I bought my first 233mhz satellite - a Penitum - 1 with MMX technology. Over the years it has steadily gone from OUTSTANDING down to HORRIBLE. But it depends on what you need help with.Their tech center (Call center for phone help) is amazing. They're intelligent, quick and knowledgable. They help and you won't have to call them back a second or third time because they fix the problem and follow up with YOU (call YOU back) to ensure everything is taken care of.However, if you have to SEND a machine to them, your best bet is to use the Internet, find the nearest service station, and HAND DELIVER your machine. Why? Because then you have someone to slap if they get out of line. I'm serious. DO NOT send Toshiba your machine through the mail; I have friends who made this mistake. They'll take weeks just to replace a motherboard and return the thing. They'll wipe your drive and return it to factory standard, minus all the recent drivers, security measures - etc. You'd sooner want to set yourself on fire than to deal with them, should you have to send your machine in through the mail. In Canada and Japan, their customer service department is outstanding but not in America.However, in America, their phone tech service is amazing. If you somehow accidentally turn your video into standard VGA and accidentally EAT your hard drive for dinner while drunk, they will get you into DOS, have you type in some commands and return your hard drive to the way it was the last time you turned it on, 24 hours before you snacked on it. Beautiful.This machine may be a few years old, but it was a powerhouse in its day. It's also a workhorse, so long as you keep it cool. You can add 250 and 500 GB hard drives in the modular bays (if you wish to remove the DVD drive and the battery - everything is hot-swappable).I've ONLY JUST sold this laptop after over 3 years of intense (8-12 hours almost every day) use. I gave it to my son's mother and she used it as a television to save electricity. With the included components, it's QUITE an awesome DVR unit. I had it locate and burn every episode of CSI (accidentally, I just meant to get a few episodes saved because of my work schedule. It used Windows Media Center Edition to locate every channel that played reruns of CSI, filed them, recorded them and then burned the entire show, Season 1-4, to disc... I realized it when it kept asking me for DVDs every so often, LMAO).She said she sold the laptop after 2-3 months of constant use for about 600 dollars (maybe upwards of 700, i'm not completely sure how much, I just know it was over 600, so... it has great re-sell value for its age) and that person had it for 4 weeks before it died.WHY did it die?? Because they set it on their bed mattress and used it - the heat did it in. Very foolish.My parents each bought one around a week after I bought mine... theirs still run just fine. They also use theirs on a flat surface so... there ya go.I've also owned an "A" series Toshiba - I do NOT suggest purchasing those. They're inexpensive but so is the notebook and it's components. THe P25, however, is made with excellent parts and is designed very well. It will run Max Payne 2 with full settings without breaking a sweat... Battlefield 2 and Doom3 on the other hand... not so much; this machine is a little antiquated for these newer titles... you'll have to dull-down the graphical settings to play these games... anything newer than that... not a chance. You can forget trying to play OBLIVION on this machine - sorry!Remember: this machine will get VERY hot, very quickly. It also weighs 9 pounds, 9 ounces (I think there is 16 oz. in a pound).Needless to say, I was very happy with the long life of my machine.I once spilled soda (dr. pepper) into the keyboard. Luckily, the keyboard was designed with a metallic coating that protected the interior from spills. I replaced that keyboard with a new one and the part was VERY easy to find online (through a Toshiba certified retailer). Tiger Direct still sells new batteries for this machine ($133 dollars a pop) and a second DVD burner is less than 100 bucks on the internet. It supports up to 2 gigs of PC2700 (Which I suggest using over the slower PC2100).:)
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.
I found this product by googling for product reviews. The reviewer claimed he could talk on this in his car with the stereo on without the party on the other end hearing the music.I drove down the highway with the stereo on and 3 windows open. The party on the other end said there was some noise in the background but they could hear me clearly. With my windows closed she said she thought I was on a landline.If it had a mute button I would give it 5 stars. great price performance
Got them for a friend and he says they're perfect.For dirt cheap compared to store prices why not get these?
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.
Great product! Very easy to use, great to be able to take your music along without worrying about the cd skipping or the tape getting eaten. Weird shape though, belt clip would more useful than neckstrap. Overall a neat item.
This is a great stand. Exactly how it was described. Works great. I is completely adjustable to whatever tablet or angle you want.
I had to set up about 5 different VLANs in our company in 2 different buildings and on a tight budged (big surprise there). I bought 2 Zyxel es2024 units and use the "Link Aggregation" feature to setup 4 ports on each switch as the trunk between the 2 buildings, and it works great! The Web GUI was helpful - not always easy - but if you know networking then it shouldn't be a problem
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.
Found a replacement cable to plug in my camera to the computer. Inexpensive, good quality & fast service. Amazon.com is the best!
Decided on this system due to the high editorial review it received on cnet.com and those interested should check out that review. System sounds great especially with Dvds and has that modern, clean look. Wires are connected on the bottom of the towers and hidden from view. The 4 towers are identical so you have symmetry in the room. Looks real sharp now compared to the old system I had with wires hanging down from the walls and stands.I'm happy with this purchase, would have liked the ability to change the bass/treble settings but the standard settings still sound great, you can choose a number of preset sounds. The style, looks, and sound make this a good buy. But it won't replace high end components.Decent volume levels especially with Dvds, I like it very loud at times. It' slow to load, and may have problems reading dirty dvds. I had one rented disc that had problems until I cleaned it, then it played fine. No issues with new Dvds or the ones I own.This is the first Sony product that I would consider buying again. My previous reviews on other products where not good.
After research I found that this was a good ink value for the money and that has proved out.
The picture quality is perfect. You can easily see it outstanding compare to other TVs in show room. Viewing angle is very wide. Sound quality is fair enough for embedded stereo.The best thing I like is the high brightness, contrast and rich color. Its advanced image processor makes standard broadcast channel look pretty good in such big screen size.Amazon provides a good deal of this TV compared to buying at local BB or CC. I especially want to thank Eagle carrier for their service. Their in-home delivery is friendly and on time.
We bought this for our 5 year old thinking it would be fun.What JUNK.This thing has to be keep still for 8 seconds, EIGHT SECONDS to acquire an image. It is like taking pictures in the Civil War.Needless to say, no 5 year old can stay still, or should have to stay still for 8 seconds.As for the good the "good" reviews, those people must have some really low standards for their technology.Our little boy was really sad that Santa sent something, broken.We sent it back to the North Pole for good.Don't bother with this product.
I am very happy with this product. It works very well. It is complicated to set up. But that is because it must work with so many different devices and there are a multitude of options that must be accomodated. The only improvement I would like is for it to automatically come back to the main menu after it has turned on appliances.
This product is good. Already I had bought 4 of these cyberhome DVD players earlier (couple of years back and not through Amazon at that time) and took it to India and all are working fine. This one is also working fine and playing all the region DVDs. But now it is priced little higher and also it is not available mostly.The packing is not good. I received it in a old DVD box though the product inside looks new.
I bought this a year ago to go with my 60gb classic. Incredible sound even if it is a little bass-heavy. I just upgraded to a Touch 2G and I was very happy with how it fit in the IM9 without any dock adapter. The problem is that it won't charge the Touch! It says "Charging is not supported with this accessory." Bummer, because the Pandora app sounds incredible on the IM9. It's like having satellite radio without the fees.
Thought this worked well, has a little static every now and then and once in a great while the channel will be the same as my wireless and cause a problem. All you need to do is change the channel on the phone and your wireless will start working again. I like the phone the freedom it provides is great.
I bought this adapter to run a new 22" LCD monitor with a 3 year old Dell Dimension 2400. I am running the monitor with the digital (DVI) connection at 1680x1050. Here's what worked for me to install this card:I did not change anything in the Dell's BIOS; it was set to Auto in the graphics options. In Windows XP, go to the control panel and disable (don't uninstall!) the Intel onboard graphics. Do not restart, but rather shut down the computer.Install the new video card and plug in the monitor to the new card. Turn on the computer. Install the driver on the install disk. This driver only seems to run the monitor at only 1280x960 resolution over the DVI port, but will run at full 1680x1050 using the DVI to analog converter supplied with the card. I went to the Nvidia site (not the eVGA site) and downloaded the 93.71_forceware_winxp2k_english_whql.exe driver. I had to uninstall the previous version, so maybe it is best to not to install the driver on the install disk, but that's what I did!I created a custom timing for 1680x1050 resolution for my particular monitor in the NVIDIA control panel. Choose the "Treat as HDTV" and "Allow modes not exposed by display" check boxes, and create a custom timing for the monitor that works. Refer to the user's guide for the monitor; it lists the values that you would need. It is more than likely that the Auto or one of the pre-selected schemes will work for the monitor that you have. Good Luck, but it seems to work just fine with a 22" widescreen over DVI, with the new drivers. If you're running analog, it will work out of the box with the supplied drivers.
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.
I returned the item because it arrived damaged. In my opinion this is made of very poor quality plastic, if you buy this, you can count on that it will break very soon.
Ordered this kit for my son's birthday. It took several weeks to arrive (not a problem, since this was stated). The kit is a good deal, but the on/off switch was broken when we went to use the player. Looks like a good product, but we were disappointed.
How can anybody complain when you pay so little for a cable that does exactly what it is suppose to at a fraction of the price that the major retail stores charge. You can pay more for the same cable too many other places - don't... there is no need to.
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.
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.
the first unit purchased 2002 (replace old Linky), but it died about 1 year later (getting too hot), replaced by SMC, but realplayer never worked with itthen I purchase the second unit in 2004, and worried about same problem, but it turns out it doesn't fail mevery decent firewall and port fwd'ing policy (setup for slingbox, LocFree, and FTP)site blocking works as it's supposedused LTP port till I got HP all-in-one 5180 (has networking support), I have no problem to set it upjust hope Netgear (or other manufacturers) can produce a reliable router like this
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 in a hurry. I was saving for a Sony CDR-300, and my sister went in to labor, and I was in charge of new baby pics. THis was the nicest camera I could afford at the store. As it turns out it was a great investment. It took me about 5 minutes to learn, and the Included Li battery pack lasted for about 350+ pictures and a lot of time using the LCD, which usually kills stuff on most other cameras I have used. I would lastly like to reemphasize that it took me all of 12 seconds to learn, and with XP the camera interface solved itself, I bought it two weeks ago, and still haven't installed the software. Woohoo.
I purchased an Fy100 about 3 months ago. Device worked well for the first couple of months of light use then the headphone jack started behaving flaky. I looked at the manual and was surprised to see it only had a 120 day warranty.I was still within the warranty period so I dropped MPIO (aka DigialWay) customer service an email. No response. I sent another email about a week later. Still no response. I called up their office in San Diego and they said they would email me a RMA form. It never came. I called them back again and told them I wanted to wait until I saw the RMA form in my email when they said they sent it. While waiting, I asked how long it would take them to fix/replace the unit. Their answer "depends how busy I am". After 5 minutes of waiting for the email, I gave up and told them I would call back if it never came. It never did. I emailed again and still no response. 3 emails/2 phone calls and still no RMA so I gave up and decided I would fix it myself.I took the unit apart and found what I suspected, the earphone jack was held in place by three solder points and nothing else (one of which had virtually no solder on it) (for those of you who don't know what solder is, it is the metal that they melt to hold electronic components in place). Very poor design, especially for a device they market as a sports/active type device. I fixed it, put it back together (with some extra glue this time so it won't come loose again), and it is working again.Moral of the story, unless you like to throw things away after 3 months or like fixing electronics yourself, avoid MPIO!J
I cant beleive what I paid for these speakers,they blow away all the other sets that I've heard(except for Klipsch).The subwoofer has tight DEEP bass,excellent 8&quot; driver.One of the best features is the headphone jack,its right on one of the satellites,I never thought that I would care less about that,but it has become one of the most handiest things(I have a baby,and sometimes need to keep it quiet).Volume is not a problem with these speakers either.One shortfall is the MINOR lack of midrange,which can be fixed with software,but nevertheless should be mentioned.BUY THESE NOW!If your in the market for 2.1 speakers,don't bother hesitating.Get em!
The car kit is very easy to install once you pick a good spot and the reception is great. For the price this is a great buy > I chose XM because I like their Blues station--Bluesville--and I can't get enough
Recommend based on price and features, super easy to use with the mac. At first I got blurry close-up pictures of my boy, but putting the camera in Macro mode for close ups fixed it for me.
Works very well, long battery life and a pain in the butt to program. KEEP all your X10 papers somewhere or you will be sorry, however you can use the Web and download instructions. I just keep a folder as I have a bunch of X10 products.I use this unit outside in 5 locations to turn porch lights on, activate cameras when someone is in back yard, sound a gong inside, etc, etc... I get about a year on a set of 'quality' batteries but as soon as you pull one out to replace, it loses all the settings you made and that is an annoyance. I even thought about soldering and extending a couple of battery wires on the outside of the unit so I could clip a battery on the unit so its memory wouldn't be erased as I changed the batteries (but I haven't). Yes it is that much of an annoyance if you don't use the default settings BUT I like the units very much.Use this model indoors or outdoors.
Product looks and works great. My only complaint is that there is no indication what length cord is supplied with this (or any other model) remote. this one was around 4ft which is fine for lens work but no good if you want to be in the picture.
Use this cable to connect my Computer to my Plasma on different corners of the room, The tv acts as a third monitor so I don't use it all the time but the build quality is solid, the picture quality was great and the length is amazing.Definitely worth the price since something like this would cost, who knows what in a store.If you're in the market for a long HDMI cable, look no further!
I bought this system before 1 month and it has been playing quite well since I bought it. Installation was easy, just plug and play and sound is great. I think for the price, the product is really amazing. If you really love music like I do and don't want to spend too much on the system, this is the one for you. Not very hi-fi but enough to give you a kick while listening. I would highly recommend this product.
I would have given it a zero if I could. Do not bother buying an HP their service is terrible. My hinge broke on my notebook. I called HP to purchase the part and they told me they cannot sell one to me. However, they do have the part to fix it if i pay them $300. What a joke. I would put any HP at the very bottom of you list.
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!
The reason to buy a DVD player is to be able to access special menus on dvds. This player would access some dvd menus but would then act irratically -- playing some and not others. I thoroughly checked manual, trouble shooting, etc. etc. It does not work on dvds we tested out in similar players. ALL our dvds did fine in other players. Consumer Reports advises that this particular player is a "best buy." It also had said it will even play "damanged disks." THIS RCA player couldn't even play special menu items on brand new disks!!!!! DON'T BUY THIS!!!!! It's a LEMON!
Hard to gush too much on a printer maintenance tank that works. The worst part is seeing how much ink went into the tank and remembering how much you paid for all that nice color that's going to a dump somewhere!!
This is a great CD player! The bouncies of the road, running, walking or driving don't disturb it! Of course, the only drawback is that it doesn't come with car adapters, and they can get pretty expensive. But, for the money it costs, it is a wonderful buy!
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 haven't been this disappointed in a toy purchase...ever. I bought two of them, one for my son and one for my daughter. The only positive thing is they seem durable. Image quality is crap. Software is crap. I could have bought something great for the money spent on this worthless little plastic piece of garbage. I am sorry I bought them - I cannot recommend this product under any circumstances.
Great product. I always like to have a spare cable for downloading pictures from cameras wherever I am. I keep this one in my portable PC bag.
This was purchased to replace a Netgear WGT624 Super G router. Which started acting up about a year after purchase. Randomly stop brodcasting and required frequent reboots. The Dlink was actually easier to setup. Later I purchased a Dlink DWA642 Rangebooster N Notebook adapter for my laptop. Which is giving my stronger signal and 130 MBPS transfer rate.
This charger was very inexpensive compared to the Olympus model. It works perfectly with my Olympus 5050z digital camera. I use it when I am downloading a lot of pictures and don't want to run down the battery.
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 found the device worked perfectly...as long as it was plugged in to the wall or the computer. Kind of defeats the purpose of being portable. The software worked great and the device looks great, very solid. After the fact I wished I bought 4 of the same item, found one that worked, and returned the others since from the other reviews it seems there's a 50/50 shot they actually work. I wrote to TAO technical support and they said to press the power button from a certain angle for up to 10 seconds. It didn't work. I ended up going to Brookstone and buying their device. It's not quite as cool looking, and is more lightweight, but it works. Actually the brightness of the images is better, plus there are 4 colors of covers that you can buy to protect the item in your purse. It really works and looks good.
This is a fabulous printer. I purchased it back in October, and I waited until I put some use on it before adding a comment. It is reliable, quiet, and sturdy, with a reasonable footprint for a laserprinter, smaller and less expensive than the HP 2200's. It has handled home office tasks reliably. The duplex feature works well and I love how it powers down and jumps back to service when it is called upon. We are using it with a family of Macintosh computers over a home wireless to router to cable network, and happily printing from all reaches of the house. Compared with less expensive hp's such as the 1200 series, this printer is worth the extra money for a real networked printer with no dangling trays or clipped-on ethernet connectors. It is a great choice.
It's definiy worth the price. I use it to carry in my laptop bag incase I need to put something up on the tv at work or somewhere else.
While the sound is fine, getting the whole thing hooked up to get optimal sound is still a less than crystal-clear process. The manual seems to have all the info, but it can take a lot of time to find it. In this age of HDMI hook-ups, it would be nice if there was a concise simple explanation. Also, while it supports a few dozen audio playback modes, determining which will work with any given program or device is clear as mud. The LED display on the front which supposedly tells you this is very small. (I have to get down on my hands and knees and put on my glasses to see it, then try to determine which setting it correlates with.) That said, the sound is good, and while I don't feel like I really understand the thing, it may be as good or better than anything else out there.
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.
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.
My almost 5 year old sits for 30 minutes at a time playing with this! It has games, video, and amazing features! I would give it 5 stars if the pictures were worth anything (which they are not)...but he doesn't care. He just loves playing with it! This camera does more than my $300 camera does! He's dropped it so many times and has had no problems! Love it!
Even though it was not the model I thought I was getting, it works 100% as the one I thought I ordered
i purchased this unit for its purported ability to play dvds of any region, and to convert PAL to NTSC. using instructions found in another post here, i was easily able to set the player to region-free, et voila. it works.
I've wanted a graphics tablet for quite some time. I'm new to graphics design, but am already seeing that using Photoshop and Illustrator is much easier with the pen. I probably could have gotten by with the smaller 4x5 tablet, having effectively reduced my tablet area through the configuration panel anyway. Nevertheless, I don't regret this purchase one iota.
Nothing fancy - does the job at a good price.
This flash drive is very solidly built. Hence, the name "cruzer titanium." It comes preloaded with U3 software which is very useful especially if you regularly use "outsider's" computers. With this software, you can personalize other computers to make it your own such as your bookmarks for internet explorer. Unfortunately, I had to uninstall the U3 software b/c it wasn't compatible with my Phillips 5982 upconvert dvd player. After the uninstall, the flash drive worked nicely with the 5982. One word of advice, once you uninstall the U3 software, there's no way or reinstalling this. So if you have the 5982 dvd player, and really want to make use of this U3 software, I suggest looking for a different Flash Drive. I mainly use this flash drive to upload movies and pics so I'm fine with not having this feature.
Exactly what I needed. After trying other amps, which did not improve my reception significantly, I installed this one and now my entire cable experience is perfect. ALL the digital channels and premium movie channels have no more block noise and [audio / video] dropouts.Also, not in the manual, the unit may be powered through a "power injector" downstream from the amp. This really simplifies the installation, as the power supply does not have to be local to the amp.Overall, a very fine product.
I own a 500W Home Theater system with an included passive subwoofer. I wanted to upgrade my system and found this SONY active subwoofer in Radio Shack. I decided to buy it because it's a SONY, and for its affordable price and specifications.And WOW what a sound difference after installing it.. An amazing bulky sound with a completely different music atmosphere specially when playing 5.1 channel DVD's.The Speaker is nicely looking, video shielded, with a volume control, and a cut frequency control. There is a phase selection knob, a monoaural jack for connecting to a digital receiver (that's the one I use), and connections to the small satellite speakers of the system. Even the monoaural cable and the speaker's cables are included. What could I wish more?I recommend this subwoofer for anyone seeking to upgrade his sound system with an affordable price and great specifications.
Very nice product for designers, perfect for photoshop and painter the buttons on the board is very nice. If you travel a lot, and work on your laptop, it is perfect for portability, if you have a widescreen monitor, make sure you change the aspect ratio
Advertised as "Code free PAL player". Does not play PAL format. What's up with promising something that this machine doesn't do!Contacted seller customer service dept. They simply said "does not play PAL format". Do not buy this machine! See other reviews
The price was quite low, so I didn't have very good expectations for these in-the-ear earbud headphones. However, I was quite surprised at the quality of them. One thing I was looking for was a good appearance. I was very happy with the look of these. They don't look cheap like my previous headphones, but very sleek sharp and expensive. All of my friends are impressed with them. Unlike my previous headphones, these don't hurt my ears or fall out as easily as my previous ones. There are a couple of bad things about these headphones such as : They do ocassionally fall out and it is difficult to get the earbuds and plug in thingy to fit in the "case" type thing. I DO reccomend these headphones and I hope this helps you guys!
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.
I bought this as a back-up for the original that came with the camera, and just had to charge it a few days ago, and just inserted it into my camera two days ago, but I find no problems with it...which is one reason I bought "original" instead of an after-market product, as I read so may bad reviews of after-market products, and have always had very good luck with brand name replacement parts...and after reading all the reviews of the products, I'm sure I made the right decision.
this is amazing if only i could afford it. i think they should come down in the price!!
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.
Simply put, this DVD-ROM drive is great. Installation is a snap (God bless Plug and Play devices). Win98SE saw the drive and said "Hey, DVD ... alright!" I will say that I loathe the bundled WinDVD (interface is horrible IMO), but I acquired a copy of PowerDVD 3.0 and it's flawless. Picture quality is amazing (especially when coupled with a GeForce4 vid card and a flat panel monitor), sound quality is thunderous. I also like to archive my CD collection into MP3 format, and this drive rips full audio CDs in a matter of minutes. I tend to wear out CD/DVD drives relatively fast (replacing them every 6-8 months), but at the Pacific Digital price, it's not an issue.Long story short, it's probably the best deal you'll find if you're looking for a fast, easy-to-use DVD-ROM drive.
Finally, a sub $100.00 8 port switch/router/VPN/firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection and everything you need to get your SOHO safely connected to the Internet. There are other's out there, but nowhere near the features at this price range. Setup in place of an older Linksys HPRO200 router/firewall was about 10 minutes including wiring and cycling the cable modem. Rule sets will take awhile longer, but should be nice once it's done with configuration backup and restore features.
I ordered this remote because our remote's buttons started to stick, and it was worn and past time for a replacement. The price for this remote was around $15 dollars including shipping and taxes. That's a steal. The setup was easy for the satellite. I had to research online, and find the remote code for our Samsung TV. Once we got it, programing was just as easy for the TV.Great price and fast shipping. Thanks Amazon.
I ended up returning this lens and getting some Canon glass. I still believe that the final output can be great per my first review below, my problem came with the focusing of the lens. Maybe my copy is poor, but this lens just misses too many critical shots. Speed is ok, but is appears to be front focusing on subjects, even with center focus and fairly close range.If you look at most of the 2 star reviews, people complain of noise. I am guessing they are tracking deer in moccassins and trying to focus and shoot completely silently... as for any other application this lens is great. I have the Canon 70-200 "L" and this lens in my bag(sold my 28-135). If final output is your primary goal, this is it. I almost bought the canon "L" equvalent, but decided to go with this to save a few $'s (and Amazon would take a return if I did not like it)... Couldn't be happier with the decision. Saturation, sharpness, bokeh...they all live up to the reviews you see from others. Little more I can say! If you want the ultimate lens across all categories, buy a Canon "L"...I love my 70-200, but if you are looking for great final output in a value priced lens, look no further.
There is no better value than the "nifty fifty". Great for portraits, subjects where you want a small DOF. This is a must for everyones bag.
I was pretty disappointed with the radios. We tried to use them by our hunting shack and we couldn't even hear each other when we were about a mile apart. I really think that when they say a 20 mile radius that they are deceaving the customer.
I bought these headphones looking for comfortable, full-size headphones that fit a poor college kid's budget. I wasn't disappointed.The headphones sound good -- far better than most smaller headphones under $30. Rich bass and discernable treble mark the good sound range, though I've had a little breakup at higher volumes (may not be the headphones' fault).Unless you really need them, I wouldn't let the switch and volume controls kid you -- they really don't affect much on the positive or negative side. On occasion I've had them slip, but probably because I've dropped them so much (have I mentioned that this thing is durable?).The fit is quite comfortable -- they may feel a little tight at first, but after a few minutes of use they became almost as good as Bose (well, maybe not...but they cost 10-20 times less). The only complaint on the padding is that if I move around too much, sometimes it'll emit squeaking noises, fixable only by adjusting the fit a little bit.Still, for their price, the annoyances don't happen enough to outweigh the sound and comfort of these headphones.
I have got very good performance out of this card, even I have an old cpu install I got to run incredible games on my card, my favority Dirt, witch I could run without this Card since that game require shader 3 or 4 that this card is capable. I tested windows vista and got 5.9 out 6 in the performance test for video card. So is good!!!
I like this JBL subwoofer, it produces a solid smooth bass. Its much heavier than the factory Toyota Avalon subwoofer. Installation required drilling and additional time because the factory speaker had 4 mounting tabs that are not included on the JBL GTO0804.It sounds great, now I'd like to upgrade the rest of my Toyota speakers.
I'm writing this review using the Super G on my Vista 64bit OS. Works great. [...]Download the "Windows Vista 32/64bit", unzip the folder, drag & drop the "x64" folder to your desktop then instead of using the CD's drivers just run the setup.exe in the "x64" folder.
I needed to mount my mobile phone reliably, in this case at home at my desk, even though the kit is made for use in a car. I'll be adding some of my own parts to do it. It isn't an exact fit for my Casio G'zone Ravine 2 phone, but it's close enough, and better than I could fashion myself out of wood or other Home Depot hardware. Four stars because it does what I need, not five stars because I have to hack it up and improvise a bit to make it work with my phone and mount to my desk. For example, without some hacking, it tends to press down on the volume control, causing annoying beeps all the time. So consider this some assembly required. The price could be a bit less for what it is, but it has some flexibility to work with a variety of telephones.It is NOT wide enough to work for smart phones, GPS's, etc; there are other models from the same company that look like they might be.
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.
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 got this shower cd player as a gift. I took great care of it, even took it out of the shower when i wasnt in it so that my little sister couldnt break it. it makes loud noises like "boom boom boom" it has really...reception,and the cd player doesnt work. i checke the battries, that wasnt it. now the person who got me the gift is sending it back, but i dont want another one. i feel that if you're goig to buy a $100 present, it shouldnt be this shower cd player
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.
had no problem installing these replacement cartridges, they worked perfectly fine, and they were only a fraction of the cost of the brand name product! I'm overall exceptionally happy and will definitely be buying from them again! :)
I bought a Huey a few months ago, then upgraded to the pro version the other day.I am mystified as to why so many users report terrible results. In my case, the software installed without a hitch, and the calibration is spot-on.I don't use the room light compensation feature. I want consistency.I also don't use the periodic recalibration feature. Hey, it's a 24" P-MVA monitor; it doesn't drift very much, if at all.The Huey (not HueyPro) software was a bit oversimplistic. At the end of the calibration process, it offered numerous options such as "games" or "photo editing." It reminds me of mp3 players where you can choose different equalization settings such as "jazz" or "vocals." Please, just render an accurate (flat) result, okay? Turns out the "photo" setting is D65, G2.2, or what you want all the time anyway.Happy camper here.EDIT 14 October 2010:Just saw an excellent review of the HueyPro, complete with quantitative analysis and comparisons to other calibration devices. Bottom line: HueyPro did a great job, though not quite as good as the LaCie Blue Eye Pro ($300!). Much better job than the Spyder product.[...]
Item began to malfunction immediately. Tape runs for approximately 1-2 minutes before flipping sides, which involves roughly 5 seconds of loud clicking and an interruption in the music that is playing. Other tapes confirmed to operate properly in the cassette player. Terribly annoying to try to endure--not acceptable for use. (2004 Toyota Corolla tape player)
I got one of these (5 GB version) for my daughter for Christmas 2005. She really liked it and it was going along great. After about six months, though, it crapped out on her. She tried online support (not terribly helpful). We sent it in for repair. I think the company just replaced it. After another five months (unfortunately, I'm an early shopper), we're not using our replacement warranty. I thought I was smart not going with Apple but I guess that's where I'm going now.
There is any way to change frecuency? There is a lot of noise in the head set.
I had the Bose cubes. I loved my Bose cubes. I had friends tell me, "Do not touch anything, the sound is p-e-r-f-e-c-t." I had the bottom part of the cube facing the listener. I had the top part of the cubes facing away, bouncing off the walls, because the vocals were too harsh if I had the top cube facing the listener too.I hooked up the Polk Monitor 60's. Immediately, with no question, the vocals were prestine perfect. The sound was so good, really, I almost cried. After I listened for a few minutes I thought, "It could use just a bit more bass. I'll turn up my Polk 12" 505 powered sub a little bit more." Imagine how shocked I was to find that I had forgot to turn it on! I couldn't believe it, the Polk Monitor 60's were putting out a very, very pleasant amount of bass, with a very rich sound.My previous system had speaker leads going to my Polk Audio 12" powered sub, and the Bose cubes were wired to the sub as recommended per the sub instructions. That setup was far superior to the passive sub that came with the cubes.I love the Polk Monitor 60's.Update 3/11/2012I found some missing sound I was so desperate to find, the treble, those beautiful high notes. All I had to do was remove my speaker grills! My Polk Audio Monitor 60's have a tight weave plastic mesh behind the cloth grills. It seems to "trap" some of the highs. The highs are perfect without the grills, so I am now in the process of modifying the grills.
keyboard is very appealing to the eye, very thin and very sturdy. just like using a keyboard on a laptop. haven't used any of the special functions, but the scroll pad works well. I've heard alot of people complain that the sensitivity is too high. I think that it's just fine, you just have to get used to the placement of it.The only thing that I wish it had was backlit keys, and a number pad would be nice. all in all it's a great product, I've had it for a couple months now and have only charged it twice.
This hard drive can move data, and fast at that! Loads applications incredibly quick, makes load times in certain games much quicker as compared to your plain old hard drive. It is a noisy though, as another reviewer said, it grinds. Other than the noise, it works flawlessly. This hard drive has provided 4 years of reliable service and still counting.
Had no problems with the disks and they were cheap at the time.
The Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Home Theater Entertainment System (Black) is everything I hoped it would be. Great surround sound in a variety of modes hooked up to my HD-TV. I ordered the system on a Saturday and it was delivered the following Tuesday. It would be helpful to know that all 7 speakers must be hooked up for the system to set up properly. The color coordinated speaker wires reduce confusion in set up. I am listening to DVD concerts such as Pink Floyd, The Who, Asia and The Cranberries and the sound is awesome!! I'm sure there are purer systems at higher levels, but for this price I'd recommend this Onkyo system to anyone!! I'm extremely satisfied
Pros: Nice looking, nice features (assuming they work), latest technology (early '05).Cons: EXTREMELY flakey/unstable.Like many reviewers, I owned the previous model. Completely stable, worked without any intervention. Always. Upgraded to this model and I've had trouble with peer2peer (router locks up with too much traffic, which was a problem with previous models). I've had trouble with wireless (router locks up with WPA or drops connections randomly). The only reason I've kept it and not gone back to an earlier model is laziness. This is changing now, as I've spent enough wasted time on these silly problems.Don't buy!
it's light, water and fog proof and although it's just 8x26, it has a clean vision. No complains.
Simply put: music sounds better with these headphones.These are my first pair of higher quality headphones, and I have been super impressed by them. They are comfortable for long sessions of music listening. They effectively block out quiet and medium outside noises, and with your music even at a moderate level (I usually use 30% volume on computer and 30% in Windows Media Player) these things can take you away into a musical wonderland. You can hear every single thing in songs. Anybody that considers music a passion should have a pair of these.The first time my roommate tried them he listened for about 15 minutes to music he doesn't even normally listen to, and he was hooked.
These are superior to an earlier model I own, especially in the way they mount on the charging stand. They do seem to require more frequent adjustment of the channel due to static. Very comfortable and way better than $300 Pioneer headphones I own.
My ISP is At&t; yahoo high speed internet.The problem is that this is not a supported product by At&t.;I tried months of troubleshooting and my tech experience is intermediate to advanced.I could not find the problem or solution.I came to the conclusion that only At&t; supported products will be recognized by At&t; DNS servers.Third party routers are just a gamble to get working.I went to amazon and bought a used 2wire 2701HG gateway for 30bucks and it works flawlessly with At&t.;Why would that happen? An old used 2wire router working better than a brand new D-Link one?It must be just the ISP not the router.So in conclusion I will warn not to get a third party router.Get a router or modem or gateway that is supported by your ISP.Its like having a really nice Car but you only have Truck Keys.The keys might fit but the vehicle wont respond or something.I would assume this is a great router but I have no way of finding out, unless I switch my ISP.By this router if you know what you are doing and do not just assume it will work like I did.Zach
Doesn't work. Tried using it with Real Player to play videos while I am on the treadmill. Would not work. Tried with iTunes...same result.
I purposely waited until I must be the last person in Silicon Valley to buy a PDA - and I am glad I did. My blue Visor Deluxe is a great tool that has all the basic software I need bundled with it. It synchronizes faultlessly with Microsoft Outlook on my PC and is great to use.However, the synchronization software on my Windows 98 laptop seems to be stopping it from going into suspend mode. I tried getting e-mail support for this problem from Handspring and they were no help at all. It looks like they don't have time to read the e-mail you send, but just reply with a canned response that does not address the issue. I'm living with that problem.The Visor (Palm OS) software has only failed on me once: when I turned it on I got a dialog box saying the system was corrupt. It then went into a loop rebooting itself but never actually restarting. I had to do a hard reset (losing ALL my data) to get it to work again. I have no idea why that happened and it has not happened again. Fortunately I had it backed up to a Springboard backup module and did not lose anything permanently.I find the Graffiti handwriting input quite easy to use - although I am still faster picking at the soft keyboard on the screen.
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.
do not wastee your money- the keys are terrible feel, it is very noisy.the integrated numeric keyboard is a pain the butt and terribly inconvenient to use.Do not waste your money- get a macally PC/MAC ice mini keyboard or Logitech mini keyboard.I am returning it, I am paralyzed in one hand, and the keys are horrible.The keys are so noisy and are too hard for even my good hand
The previous two reviews hilight two of my main issues.1)The headphone jack is horrible!!! At first, I thought I got a faulty player; I sent it back and was sent a new one. The new player has the same headphone jack short. So, I'm assuming there is a very bad batch of these players floating around.2)The DSL (sound enhance mode) has to be turned on each time I turn on the player. Pretty lame. I expect my personal settings to be remembered.3)The lock mechanism that keeps the player closed does not snap shut very tight. There is enough play in the mechanism that it often unlocks itself when I carry the player in my work bag.The headphones are good quality considering what other players ship with these days. And, outside of constantly hearing the shorting out of the headphone jack, the overall sound quality is really good.All in all, I'd recommend Panasonic personal player products over Aiwa. Usually, Panasonic is what've I've owned in the past and always been very very pleased. I tried Aiwa because I thought personal player products were their specialty and that they would provide a superior product. Not so in this case.
The batteris are great and the charger is OK. But for only a few dollars this is a good purchase
I installed these on my boat and am really happy with them. The sound quality is far better than I expected and their compact size made it easy to find a place for them. They have a natural, balanced sound with sufficient tight (not boomy) base response. I got a chuckle when I saw the mounting screws since they were over two inches long! Obviously the person who picked out the screws doesn't own a boat. So plan on using your own mounting screws.
This is a great cleaning cloth for getting your PC monitor, cell phone screen, and TV screen clean without using sprays. It is especially useful for cleaning the TV, where regular cloths just seem to move the dust that accumulates there around. This cloth actually attracts and holds the dust, making the cleaning go much quicker. And when it gets too dirty, just toss it in the laundry!I highly recommend this product!
I ordered a HDMI cable from two diffent sources at the same time. The one from Eforce never came. So after 3 week when i received the HDMI cable from the other company, i emailed Eforce and told them i never received my item. They immediately responded and asked me to confirm my address and they sent another one.I thought i was going to have to fight to get my cable, but they took care of it like champs. Mind you its a $3 item, but never the less i was really happy they took my word and sent another one out. Obviously i was satisfied enough to log on Amazon specifically to write this review.For what its worth, their Customer Service rocked on my $3 item :)
An incredibly convenient piece of equipment, and the ONLY ONE that really works with the most sophisticated home theatre setups.1. You don't need to go through the tedious learning process - just choose your components, and the device gets all necessary data from the Web-based database. ALL necessary commands immediately get into its memory.2. Incredibly easy to use: the first and only one with which none of my family members have any problems from day one, and they do not need any instructions! Each major activity (such as watching TV or DVD etc.), involving switching devices on/off, choosing the right inputs etc., is initiated with a single and intuitive graphic button. Unbelievable...3. A very logical button pattern - you immediately know how to perform most actions and what to press, and the buttons are always addressing the right device.4. Some activities, such as changing aspect ratio (which can be done both on a TV and/or a DVD player and/or satellite receiver) always requre programming simply because there are too many combinations. And in the case of Harmony remotes is simple and convenient: You can easily add graphic buttons for certain important actions directly to the activity screen. So when I am wathcing TV I can instantaneously and intuitively switch the TV to the full-screen mode and the receiver to the zoom mode, and so on...5. Even if some device-related data proves to be incorrect in the Logitech database, you can easily fix it using online interface. (I own three Harmony remotes, and had only a single occasion when the remote erronously thought that my Philips plasma TV has 5 inputs instead of 7. As far as the TV switches from one input to another by sequentially scanning through all inputs, the remote could not switch from HDMI1 (SAT) to HDMI2 (DVD) correctly. BUT I went into the bug-fixing mode of the online application, chose the problem, added two missing inputs, and everything started working perfectly.)6. Even if there are some problems with the setup, you can always press the Help button, and it really helps. Actually it starts a wizard, and it asks you no-nonsense questions about your devices, and finally fixes everything!6. It conveniently lights up when you pick the device from the cradle or table (motion sensor used).Hints:1. ALL Harmony remotes have exactly the same functionality, starting from the least expensive 550 (works on batteries) and up to 880/1000 (save for some very minor things or UHF ultra-long range on some models). The only difference is in the screen size, color/B&W;, and source of energy (regular batteries or lighted charging lighted cradle). So you get all this magnificent functionality even with the cheapest device, and you can always try it out first.2. I would suggest to always add Aspect ratio, Subtitles and Eject buttons to each activity screen - this speeds up operation significantly, and is very simple to do.
The cartridge arrived quickly and was easy to place in my Samsung ML-2010, however that is the last of the good news. The printer would not go on line. We put the old toner back in the printer to make sure it did not have a problem and it is not a problem with the printer--it will not recognize this cartridge. When we compared the original cartridge with this replacement there were many differences on the sides. It did not work at all.
it was a good price and quick shipper. i would recommend anyone wanting a good deal to get them from this place.
The quality is as good as any I have seen. 25 feet is more than I will need for any application. A great price and product. These are not knockoffs. I bought two.
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 does nothing but protect the camera lens from dirt and scratches. That is what it is supposed to do. It seems to do it very well.
Nice product, easy to install, good clean connections. Much better than trying to splice wires together!
Purchased these because I always hate having to refocus after someone else uses the binoculars. Just as advertised they provide a very clear image without any adjustment needed. For this price they more than met my expectations.
This high speed flash drive has a convenient lanyard and I it doesn't have a cap that you might lose it just slides right out for easy use. I recommend.
This bag has lots of pockets for batteries, cords, and memory cards, and plenty of room for my Olympus C-4000 camera. Unfortunately, within 3 months of purchasing it, the attached handle began to tear, and I can only use the included longer strap.
CIRCULAR POLARIZER:If you have ever owned a pair of Polarized sunglasses, then you now what this filter can do for your camera. By reducing reflections and stray light waves, this filter makes any scene that much clearer.You will see more vibrant colors in bright scenes, your skies will turn a deeper blue, and clouds POP right off the picture. Reduce glare from reflective surfaces such as metal or water.A polarizer works on a specified plain, meaning that the lens must be perpendicular to the direction of the main light source. As with sunglasses, they are parrallel to the ground, which works in most cases since the sun is normally above you.The key to using this filter is that it swivels. Looking through the view finder, turn the filter until the picture is clear and vibrant. You'll notice the image changing as you turn it. In this manner, you may even adjust the level of polarization.A great deal for a very valuable accessory. This filter works perfect, and compared to the higher priced filters, is a steal.----------------------------------------------UV FILTER:The UV Filter prevents haze and reduces bluish tint in photographs by reducing stray UV rays entering the lens. It also has the added benefit of protecting the lens and glass from scratches and accidental damage.There have been stories of photographers dropping their lens and the filter acts as a sort of impact absorber, shattering but leaving the lens unharmed. I would much prefer replacing the inexpensive filter, rather than a lens.In my experience with the Tiffen UV Filter, I have noticed an increased amount of lens flare and reflections over my slightly more expensive UV filters. If I were you, I'd put out the small amount of extra money for a better filter, preferably multi-coated to reduce glare.Enjoy!
The casing came a little dented, but it appears to work fine. Its sometimes a little tricky to get the screen to go up, but after a while you get the hang of it. The first attempt took me nearly 5 minutes, but now it only takes 3-5 seconds.I am using it in a moderately dark room and the picture looks great. If i were to compare it back-to-back with a more expensive screen I might notice a difference, but it looks much better than a white wall. I bought the screen because it was cheap and it has met all my requirements so far.
I have a grownig collection of lenses, including the great 18-200mm VR and 70-300mm VR lenses, yet the lens I use most of the time is the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens. It works exceptionally well on my D50 where it focusses fast and with auto ISO...I get very sharp images with the available light, without having to use the flash. It also works well on my F80 film camera. Every Nikon SLR owner should have one of these lenses in their bag. (There are auto-focus issues with D40, D40x and D60...but I believe you can focus manually even with these cameras for great results.)
This case is a good buy.The firm/hard outer case feels sturdy and I feelmy discs are well protected.My only complaint is that the sleeves for the discs feel flimsy and a look a bit cheap, so I hope they hold up to the constant usage of the discs.It would also be nice to have a handle (just a suggestion)But other than that I am satisfied.
If you're like me then you are having the hardest time deciding between the Nikon D40(X) and the Canon Rebel XTi. After reading a ZILLION reviews from both consumers and experts I finally decided to go with the Canon XTi. I have had my camera for a week now and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. The bottom line is...I'm sure you'd be happy with either the Nikon or the Canon. But I can say, that if you do decide to get the Canon, you won't regret it! I know I don't.
I posted a review two weeks ago, but it hasn't appeared, so I'm trying again...I bought this lock two years ago. It has always been difficult to remove. (Note: despite what some other reviewers seem to think, it does NOT have a motion detector - that's a different lock.) Recently, the lock decided to remain firmly inside my iBook, despite my efforts to remove it. After a fruitless call to Targus's customer support, I finally got it out. That took over 30 minutes of struggle. My next step was going to be purchasing a hack saw. Apparently, the Targus lock is not a good fit for iBooks. I'm going to send mine back and demand compensation. If you own an iBook, I strongly suggest you buy a lock made by someone other than Targus.
This is the fifth (or is it six now?) Palm case I've had. I decided that my new Prism called for a new case of its own. One of my favorite features is the battery loops. The Prism has an internal lithium ion battery, but I have a nice Cross stylus with a special soft tip that I could never fit in other cases. The battery loops hold it perfectly. It isn't entirely enclosed in the battery loops, like it would be in a stylus sleeve, so I can push up on the stylus from the bottom to get it out, making the whole process much, much easier. There's a huge strip of velcro that runs vertically inside the case, which makes it ideal for both Palms and Visors. I keep an 8 meg flash module in my Prism all the time, and the case does not interfere with it at all. The zipper is very sturdy, and while the pockets aren't fancy, they're certainly as good as the ones in the cases you can buy from Palm for $... I wish I'd known about this before I'd bought either of the two Palm versions that I've had in the past. Eight bucks (or $..., after all's said and done) for this is a deal that can't be beat with a foriegn ICBM.
Good quality product - works fine. Quite handy when you need short-length cords between adjacent items in your home TV/Audio systems. Also handy between network modems and routers, etc. Most cables that you can find in this length are overpriced. This is a comparative bargain.
I'm a fledgling birder, and I bought this product for that purpose. I already had several cheapie small binoculars, was looking for something with better image resolution. I read several reviews, and settled on this product. Appealing in appearance, comfortable in the hand, it performs FAR better than my other compact binoculars (which are now relegated to a drawer with other seldom used equipment). The image is crisp, the colors true. I have the 10X version, which works best if you have a steady hand and some experience with binoculars.Any disadvantages? Only those dictated by physics. Compact binoculars, confined by the parameters the universe imposes on them, simply cannot gather light in the quantity that full-sized binoculars can. So, in the early AM, and at dusk, you're better off with the full-sized cousins of these nifty Nikons. Otherwise, this product is an excellent value and a pleasure to use, a very distinct improvement over cheapie compacts.
These earphones are great. Like most reviewers here it took me a little while to get the right fit, and to get used to the behind the ear thing. After trying most of the ear buds that came with the package I settled on the smaller foam ones.I thought the sound coming out of my old Sony MDR-EX71's was terrific, the e2c's sound is like a breath of fresh air, everything sounds clearer, the vocals come alive and you can actually hear every word being sung, I can hear instruments I would never have been able to pick up on my old Sony MDR-EX71's. Bass is almost non existent, but if you own an ipod have a play around with the equalizer settings, I found the "Rock" and "R & B" settings on my 3G ipod to be the best for that extra bit of bass. All in all I am very happy with the Shure e2c's and would recommend them to anyone.
If you can't pony up for the SB-800, then seriously consider the SB-600 instead. Yes, the built-in flash from Nikon works in a pinch, but you already know the built-in sucks which is why you're here reading this.The flash isn't a simple pop-on and run (unless you're just doing snapshots). Instead, read the intensive manual and you'll appreciate having this unit.
Nice Product!!Takes great pictures outdoors. I wanted it for a concert. It doesn't do well unless it's lighted inside. At times it would get very lighted and I snapped a few pictures. When I tried downloaded them though I lost them all. I was very upset. I'm not sure how that happened. It's a good product and I got it really fast. Thank You
I bought this camera for it's 8X optical zoom. This one produces good quality pictures and the video capturing is okay. Probably you need to avoid zooming while capturing video clips. It's definitely not for people who are looking for point and shoot camera. It takes a while to get used to shutter speed. The digital zoom is an added feature but not exciting. The camera comes with 16mb SD card , it should be upgraded to either 128mb or 256mb cards. This one eats batteries hence rechargeble batteries are must. The additional accesories needed are AC adapter and S-Video cable. Other than price of the camera you need to spend about 100-150 USD to get it complete. Still it's worth the expenses compared to other branded camera's with simillar features.
This is the second set of iLuv earphones that I've purchased, and I just love them. I'm always searching for earhook phones with inline volume control, but they are usually very difficult to find. These are the best ones for a great price! I love them so much I even bought a back-up pair just in case.
I haven't had a lot of time to use this lens but from what I have done it seems like a good lens. I bought it for its macro and it works well in macro. I have a lot of all purpose lenses and this has the potential to be one of my favorites.
My new Shoe Wallet is even better than I expected! It securely fastens to my running shoe; holds my key, emergency cash, and identification; and most importantly, serves as a safe place for my iPod Sport Sensor. Best of all, my iPod works efficiently and accurately in the Shoe Wallet without my purchasing Nike-branded shoes.I'm a very happy consumer!
I'm not a power user or propeller head, so my review will be written in english. I live rural and needed a way to route internet acess from my WildBlue modem to multiple computers in a large ranch house. Had terrible luck with a Netgear wireless router, worked, then did not work with new HP laptop.Wireless schmireless, cables work. Read all the reviews, understood about 30% of them but got the general idea how an ethernet switch works. Only needed 3 ports, but 4 was the smallest so I ordered the D-Link DGS-2205. Very easy to hook up, truly plug and use. No heat from unit, status lights are clean and understandable, all-in-all a nice unit.One small complaint, the instruction CD sent with the unit, way too complicated. I suppose there are some network set-ups that would require the 33 pages of instructions. However a simple home set-up paragraph of "plug this into this, and when these lights come on its working", would have been helpful for us ranchland types.
I have run the 5610B on both Mandrake 10.1 and Win XP builds with no issues - as long as the modem is configured to operate using COM5. I found a discussion group thread on the web that indicated such; gave COM5 a try and haven't looked back.It works great with WinFax Pro, too. However, this modem maxs out fax transmissions @ 14.4k. A bit pricey, but reliable.
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.
I installed the card in a matter of minutes and it was up and running. This makes everything easier since I recently bought a new printer, scanner, card reader and finally found a USBa/m--USBa/m cable to hook up my digital camera to USB. My webcam is also USB so I've got plenty of ports.
I have had my HDR-SR1 for a week now. It is my first high-definition camera, and my second hard-drive based camera.First, I'll get the bad comments out of the way...The camera takes about 7.5 seconds to power up and be ready to shoot. Although this is shorter than my last hard-drive camera (JVC - was 10 seconds), it's still longer than most tape-based cameras. It isn't unreasonably long, but I like a quick power-up time so I don't miss an opportunity to shoot something happening NOW.The AVCHD format is so new that it is not yet supported by any other software other than the Sony software that comes with the camera, and it only allows playback - no advanced editing. However, I did not take away any stars in my rating for this, because I fully expect the AVCHD format to be widely supported soon enough-- otherwise I wouldn't have bought the camera. Besides, even if I won't be able to edit the footage until sometime in the future, I figured it's more important that I'm at least shooting my footage in high-def... these moments will never occur again!The camera is a little bit on the large side (compared to most new cameras available today). But it's not so large that I would consider it "bulky". It's probably about the size of a typical new camera a few years ago.And now for the good...The picture quality is excellent. In bright light, the video is crystal clear and there are absolutely no visible compression artifacts at the XP and HQ settings. I've never seen HDV footage but can't imagine it being better than this. SP and LP modes are not to bad, but the compression issues become noticeable. In low light the camera does have the typical amount of noise in the image, but it looks more like analog noise than digital compression noise, which I find much less annoying. I consider this camera to be a good low-light performer, but of course it's all relative and this is just my opinion. There is a Night-Shot mode (infrared light/greenish image) which workes well in TOTAL darkness up to about 20' away, at full frame rate. Super NightShot mode and Color Slow Shutter modes offer even more light in the image, but sacrifice shutter speed and everything gets blurred.Sound is incredible. 5.1ch surround really makes you feel like you're there. Note however that there really is not a centre front channel microphone. A centre channel of sound is digitally created by the camera combining the front left and front right channels. Still sounds fine to me though.Automatic lens cover is a joy! Opens when you turn it on and closes when you turn it off.The SteadyShot mode does NOT affect picture quality. With most cameras this does decrease image quality in some way, but not with the SR1.The lag time from pressing the record button to when the recording actually begins is only about half a second. Pretty reasonable. When you press the button again to stop recording, it takes about 1 second to respond.The photo quality (4.0MP) is the best I've ever seen on a camcorder, but still doesn't measure up to a 4.0MP still-camera. In other words, personally I won't give up my 4.0MP still camera yet for very important photos, however if I only have the SR1 with me, I will still take photos with it (the photos are good enough to make decent 4x6 prints). With previous camcorders the photo quality was so bad I always carried my still camera with me too. Now I don't have to. Please note that if you're taking photos with this camera while in video mode (either while the camera is rolling or not) you are limited to only 2.3MP images. Nice thing is that this camera DOES have a flash for photos. The only time it won't work is while the camera is recording video. Also, if you try to take photos while the camera is recording video, you are limited to only 3 photos until you stop recording so the camera can save the images.InfoLithium battery is wonderful. The screen always displays reminaing battery life in minutes. It even takes into account the current state of the camera's use (for example if you turn on the NightShot IR light, it will decrease remaining battery time by about 15% since it takes more power). It's even accurate right down to the minute. Of course, if you're doing a lot of zooming then you may notice the minutes counting down a little faster than real-time, as it recalculates the power usage. By the way, installing the battery does not add length to the camera is it does with most, as it is actually recessed into a slot in the back. Only the extended-life batteries will add length/bulk to the camera.
I researched this unit. It's a new upgrade of an older Olympus recorder that has a long track record of positive reviews. I purchased this unit to replace a old cassette recorder, which I used to take notes and capture audio for broadcast and posting. This unit, used with the optional noise-cancelling mic, has performed very well in initial tests. I did not get a lot of noise transferred from the handling of the unit to the recording, as I did with the hand-held mic I used with the old cassette unit. I still need to use it more to get a complete picture of it, but for the price, size, ease of use, and the option to record in MP-3 mode, I'd recommend it. The optional phone mic also works well.
The model number is 5982. Search under regular dvd players, i.e. not region-free dvd players and you will find a better price. Just note how to reset the region code that is given by another in the reviews.
I use it all the time with my iPod, I have to take the iPod out to use the controls but I can easily slip it back in.
This is a great case for any CDs, DVD,s, game discs, or data cds! The cover is a hard rubber which holds its shape and protects your discs in case you drop the wallet... also has a sllek look and feel. I highly reccomend this case.
I was looking for the G lens, but i only get my D at Argentina at good price. (G is out of stock here). Its an excellent choice for my d90. The only benefit of the G is the option to do "manua focus" in autofocus mode...
Item arrived quickly and works as well as the HIGH priced battery that other locations have to offer.
STOP! Do not buy the Leica DUOVID 8X42 - 12X42 binoculars. An outfitter friend and I each bought a pair of these binoculars at the same time, both binoculars failed in the same manner, and Leica did not stand behind either product.Focus does not coincide when changing between 8X42 and 12X42.The mechanism used to change between 8X42 and 12X42 does not operate smoothly, and sometimes sticks and locks up.The eye cups are loose and do not stay at a desired setting.Use caution when buying a Leica product. Properly complete the warranty registration and keep your original receipt if you ever expect to request service.
We needed a replacement battery for my wife's Cannon Rebel digital. So far the product is as advertised. We're not profession photographers but do take quite a few family photo's. The battery keeps a charge and works great so far. We've had it about a month. We would buy agaiin if ever needed.
I purchased this camera together with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens. I was interested in starting my rig with a good prime lens that would perform well under low lighting and be appropriate for head-shoulder portrait photography. I have had this camera and lens for four months now and I must say that this combination suits my needs perfectly. Perfect for anybody getting their first D-SLR camera. Even for anyone wanting to point and shoot, this camera in the auto mode is easy enough to not intimidate you. And for the more advanced photographers, it gives full control to be able to photograph in any shooting situation. I strongly recommend that you pass the kit lens and get the body only option together with the lens that best fits your budget and needs. Even the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (about the same prize as the kit lens) would give you better results than the kit lens. Bear in mind that the kit lens doesn't even have an ultrasonic focusing motor. The only oddity I can think of is the small size that makes it difficult to hold this camera. But after some time, the body "grows" into your hand (you adjust your grip in a way that it is comfortable to shoot with this camera and you end up forgetting the small size). Excellent first D-SLR camera and worthy second body for professionals.
I got this wall mount bracket a couple of days ago from Peerless. They helped me by checking the compatibility to my screen over the phone. Manual gives a clear description of installation. It took me about 35 minutes to install the bracket itself. All I needed was a drill, wrench and a bubble level. I strongly recommend this to people who are not willing to spend hundreds of dollars for these brackets. Manual did show all the models that are compatible and that list is pretty long (about 8-9 pages with 50-60 models in each page).
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!
I use this for my Xbox360, full 1080p video. Great output, no funny colors or choppy sound. The length is just right as well.
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.
This is an excellent usb key. I have had no troubles with it, and it is quite spacious, leaving me plenty of room for all my essential files. Highly recommended!
This camera is a great buy. The timer function is great for when you want everyone in the picture and there is no stranger around to take it. I have taken many family pictures this way. All pictures seem to turn out great despite our lack of photography knowledge. I liked ours so much, I bought one for my mom and she finally gave up her disposable camera addiction. The result is that she too gets great pictures. Some cameras have too many bells and whistles and some not enough...this one is just right.
I purchased the Directv system and had it installed within 3 days after receiving it. The folks in Shreveport LA who performed the installation called me to set up date and time for installation. The guess the service all depends on the local installation company.By the way, it is not hard at all to install yourself. I will to it myself if I ever have to.The system is a great beginner system, however, I also purchased a Panasonic 49&quot; HDTV wide screen TV thinking I would get some HDTV signals, but of course this receiver doesn't support HDTV. If you want to receive HDTV you will need to do some research and spend more on a receiver that supports it.Overall, the system is great and I love the NFL package. I will never go back to cable again. It is easy to use and there are simply to many channels to choose. I am using the S-Video connections and the picture is great. The HDTV receivers are around $500-$600 until I find a good deal on the average price for one I will live with what I got. IMHO there is not enough HDTV broadcasters yet.
I installed the Range Expander to work with a Lynksys WiFi router that predates the WRT54G. (It has 2 kinds of WiFi, G plus either A or B. The antennae do not unscrew.) Unsecured network. The one-story house is L-shaped, with the router at the top. We installed the Range Expander under a table in the middle of the L and it substantially improved the signal in the rooms at the bottom end of the L. No problem with installation. After several weeks, no need to re-install. From opening the box to the end of the process took less than 10 minutes. The laptops at the bottom of the L are 2 recent Macs and one 15-month-old HP (which I used to configure the Range Expander).
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.
This cable works just as great as any other HDMI cable. When it comes to HDMI cables they're all the same; there is no difference between the really expensive ones and the cheap ones. Save yourself some money, just go the cheap route.
I have a Toshiba 1.3 megpic I bought in 1998 and I bought a Fuji 4.1 for my wife last year and I can appreciate this camera, It's simple to use and it takes good pictures. I know if your Little Mr. I have Big bucks you can buy something better. But It all lays in read the instructions and apply your experiece and be patient....Burma Shave
After many years of taking photographs, and having a darkroom, I decided to move to digital.After selling my old Nikon and accessories, I chose the Canon XTi as a starting point. This is my best decision ever in photography as the kit is extremly simple to use and the documentation for advanced settings could not be clearer.Now I have purchased the Canon 580EXii and love it as well.Great going Canon.
I purchased theRFS200, which is theRF20andPowerBlasterpackaged together, and theRF10at the same time to control my four zone sound system. The RF20 is in use as the main system remote, and the RF10 as the auxiliary remote. It does everything it says it will. Works in the main room, back porch, kitchen, and office (latter three through the power blaster). No more difficult to set up than any other remote out there, and much more convenient then a remote repeater when using either remote in the three auxiliary zones.This remote has soft keys next to the LCD display which allow you to custom name the device keys. Also while another high end remote manufacturer is doing away with macro keys and going to activity keys, this one (and the RF10) still have macro keys.On the down side, you can only display five of the ten device keys at a time. Personally, not a big deal for me, I keep the five commonly used devices on the "front" page; TV, HT receiver, Satellite, Bluray, and DVD, and the lesser used on the second page; CD, LD, VCR, Multizone receiver, and sub.Also, the remote lacks the "red, green, blue" Bluray buttons.All in all, I'm very pleased with this as a main system remote.
This is really a great product for video on the go without the bigger video cameras. There are two negative items. The first no protection for the lense or view screen. The second is the zoom in and out are hard to use, I keep turning the camera off while trying to zoom in.
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.
The SB600 is almost for everybody. Just reading tonight that Nikon introduced on July 1 its new flagship speed light, the SB900 flash. Unless you really need the power as a pro, save some $340.00 and buy SB600. I have been using the SB600 for two years, first with Nikon D70, and now with my bellowed D200. SB600 is probably the best and wisest choice for 90-95% of us, enthusiasts or even retired semi-professionals who used to write (and take their own pictures) while employed by decent print media (like me, in Central Europe.) I have used the SB600 many times, also as a remotely controlled flash. It never disappointed me. In maybe 1-2% situations, any minor range deficiency in lighting of SB600 can easily be adjusted / corrected in Photoshop. If money is absolutely no object or any new hi-tech gadget makes you happy or you know exactly what you are doing and why, then buy SB800 or perhaps it's brand new upgrade, the SB900. Otherwise, the SB600 is powerful, relatively very small and very light to carry in your pocket, if necessary, so go for it.
This is my fourth 15" MacBook Pro in 10 years. I buy the same model every time, new and improved. This is the first one I have some qualms about.1) Glossy screen stinks. Too much glare. Glossy screens are for casual users, not professionals.2) I need to buy a dongle to hook this up to an external screen. That's ridiculous. A dongle, what is this 1988?3) One day the battery will conk out and because of Steve Jobs' neurotic tick about external batteries, I'll have to shell out 250 bucks or so to get a new one. Harrumph!4) Other than that, the machine is fast, slick and wonderful, a significant improvement over the one I bought three years ago.
great item for helping protect your geocaching instrument.There was nothing like this availible in local stores, so if you need this, don't bother looking elsewhere, just order it here.
I haven't bought many high end remotes, and I picked this one up for only $125. Unfortunately I would rather use my Scientific Atlanta DVR remote to control my entertainment system.The button mapping is very poor not to mention the number buttons are very flat so I pretty much have to look down at the remote to see which number my thumb is on. The buttons feel like a cheap plastic when you press them. The volume and channel buttons are horrible positioning and very small! The mute button is right on top of the ^Volume button and it is seamless so my thumb slips and hits it all the time. Basically the layout can use a huge makeover.The programming feature is very advanced and not as easy as some of these reviewers claim it to be. You have to download the Harmony software, create an online account, and fill in the manufactures and model # to anything you want programmed. So pretty much if you don't have an e-mail you are crap out of luck with this remote. I had problems finding my model # for my fan because I installed it 2 years ago, so that won't be programmed.There is also a pretty cool feature for activities which programs multiple devices to act on a click of a button. The problem with my TV "Olexia" is that when I chose an activity it won't change the input mode, and this pretty much render these activities useless for me. The return channel button also doesn't do anything for my cable box "Explorer 3250HD".These little things add up to a huge disappointment when this is supposed to be my universal remote. Not to mention that the color screen looks like a cheap 1st generation cell phone screen.The remote is very cool in concept, but there is a reason why it has dropped so dramatically in price. This remote after only 4 days, already has something lose in the remote that is bouncing around inside of it; and I didn't throw/drop the remote in frustration, even though I have thought about it.
Initially, I had purchased this simply so I didn't have to carry my laptop and a few office supplies on my shoulder. Turns out this was just a bit on the bulky side for my application. Great piece of luggage for day trips (or a couple days). For me, not so practical for everyday "walking to the office" use.
I bought this to be able to control audio volume. Similar devices of other brands/no brands purchased in the past all just disintegrated; Koss is built much better and so far so good. No complaints.
When I replaced my 7 year old bulky generation 1 digital camera, I couldn't wait to get a more compact case...but the camera store offered only the size I already have for may ancient oversized cybershot, or the tiny things for the pocket cameras....The Ridge 30 was just the perfect in between...my camera fits in perfect, with a little side room for my spider tripod. The zippered "pocket" in the flap is perfect for the extra memory card, and the gusseted pocket under the flap is just right for an extra battery (or batteries for those whose cameras take AA's).It is a tough balance between keeping things compact and making sure there is adequate protection for the camera....The Ridge 30 strikes that balance pretty well!Although the padding is more subtantial than some, that is the only thing keeping it from 5 stars...I'd like denser padding and more of it (without making the bag bigger!), cuz I'm pretty clumsy! :-) But I didn't find that in any other bags of it's size, so I'm just wishing out loud to whoever is listening!
Expensively looked mat of high quality. Perfectly match the 13" Sony Vaio Z11. Good to clean the screen and to protect the screen from keypad and touchpad edges.
Item as described and received on time. The cable works perfectly with no problems. When I plugged in the unit to my computer data streamed just as it should. I'm satisfied with this cable.
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.
I just installed my new BoxWave screen protector for my Kindle Fire and I am very pleased with it so far. The installation was a breeze and just like they promised, no bubbles. It is an anti-glare screen protector, so you will lose some of the crispness of the kindle's images. Not a deal breaker. I also like that you can remove it and reposition it if you didn't place it just right the first time.
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
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.
Ordered this tool kit because I did not have a dedicated tool kit for PC building and maintenance.- The multi-head screwdriver is surprisingly sturdy (I've had bad experiences with screwdrivers with replaceable tips).- The wire cutters are small, but they're pretty useful nonetheless.- The tweezers are infinitely useful, because I drop screws all the time.- The anti-static wrist strap is also a nice feature. I don't really use it on my personal computers, but I make sure to use it on other people's machines. Never hurts to be a little extra careful.Overall, for the price, this tool kit is perfect for everyday computer hardware.
WHAT A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. HOW CAN THESE COMPANIES - MANUFACTURER'S AND SELLERS ALIKE GET AWAY WITH STEALING MY MONEY ON FAULTY DISCS, OVER AND OVER AGAIN. THESE ARE NOT THE ONLY DVD'S OUT THERE THAT ARE HORRENDOUSLY FAULTY AND SOLD FOR BIG MONEY.I've gotten 100% out of Verbatim and I've gotten 40% out of Verbatim, they think they can sell enough good ones to get buy making half of them somewhere cheaper and keep thier good name? I am fed up with the entire industry. TDK doing it too? UGH! I bought this same product a long while ago, listed THE SAME, SOLd THE SAME, COST THE SAME, 99% worked, then the new batch has a slightly different code and ripped me off.MORE THAN 50% OF THESE DISCS FAILED - NO USE WHATSOEVER. SOME WERE "ATTEMPTED" ON PHILLIPS DVD RECORDER/HDD, SOME ON TOSHIBA DVD RECORDER, SOME ON XPS LAPTOP, ALL HAD FAILED DISCS...ACTUALLY, NOW THAT I COUNT HOW MANY I ACTUALLY HAVE WITH RECORDINGS ON THEM, I HAVE EXACTLY 11 - ELEVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PROBLEM IS, ONCE THEY ARE OPEN, NOBODY HAS ANY INTEREST IN REFUNDING YOUR MONEY. WHEN YOU PAY FOR SHIPPING BOTH WAYS, YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUST THROW YOUR MONEY IN THE GARBAGE. WHEN YOU PAY SHIPPING ONE WAY THINKING YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO SEND THEM BACK, AND YOU LOSE THAT MANY, YOU WERE BETTER OFF THROWING YOUR MONEY AWAY.UNTIL ELECTRONICS COMPANIES START TAKING ACTION AGAINST THESE MANUFACTURERS, WE ARE STUCK NEVER KNOWING WHAT DISCS ARE ANY GOOD. OR GIVE US THE CODES ON THE DISCS!!!!!! At least then we can get the info from someone on the internet and make an informed decision. When you can'r get the code until you get it and open it, you assume it is the same as the last time you bought them. IT'S AS BAD AS DVD RECORDER'S - repeated claims that aren't true, constant failures a month+2 days after you buy it or 5 minutes after the warranty - or the big generous offer of replacing your new broken dvd recorder with a "refurbished" unit etc....talk about SCAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE USA - YES USA - needs to step up and start making electronics because all the big "kings" of electronics in other countries are no longer king, they make absolute garbage and these discs are at the top of the garbage pile. Whoever made them should be embarassed, should be fired or quit the business. Could you keep your job at a less than 50% success rate? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!SHAME ON YOU J&R; and AMAZON, these should be removed from sale NOW!
The first camera ran about 3 minutes and quit.After four weeks finally recieved the warranty replacement camera.The warranty replacement camera worked for six days and then failed. We have sent it also for repair or exchange, but have not recieved the replacement yet.
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.
I bought this camera for my sister for her bday. Very simple to use, great pictures and I recommend getting atleast a 1GB memory card with this purchase. Overall, great camera for the money.
This is exactly what you want if you have a bunch of old LPs that you want to listen to and need a good, basic, easy to use turntable.
Great cable. It's beefier than most. No HDMI handshake issues with Samsung 4661F. Going to order 2 more right after writing this review. I'd bought it because of positive reviews and I'm writing a positive review because it's refreshing to see a quality cable at a super discount.
I bought this to protect my actual lens and it paid huge dividends. Not sure how it happened but I took the camera out of the camera bag and the protection filter was cracked like a spider web. Fotunately, the lens underneath it didn't have a scratch on it. If I hadn't spent the little bit of money on the lens filter, I would have been looking a costly repair of a $1500 lens.
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.
... I have lost data a couple of times, but i was able to eventually recover the data using the software provided by SanDisk. It was usually from having the memory card out and probably because i was walking around with it in my hand not in a storage container. But half of the photos would disappear according to my computer, but would be perfectly visible on my D300 camera. It was just unusual. But I still use this card, I am just very careful with it!
Well designed. I can get a lot more stuff in this bag than any other that I own of the same, relative size. What's neat is that I can "swivel" the bag around and access just about anything in it. I spent the extra $bucks to get the weather protection feature.
5 stars because it works fine and I got it used for cheap $$. I might add, though, this thing was DIRTY! Had to clean all the grime off and pick out some glitter dots (lolwut) but it's not a big deal since I had a microfiber rag left over from some glasses, and Windex. ;) Little elbow grease, good as new. Everyone should have a Nifty Fifty lens in their arsenal.
Well I got this for my new computer and on first try...it was so delicate that if u drop it then I am sure it's finito. This mouse had a terrible squeaky noise everytime I pressed the mouse ..luckily I just sprayed some WD40 (NOT RECOMENDED AT ALL) through the small hole and then it went away overnight. Now it works GREAT. It has a very light feel to it which I personally like.My wife says that it's a "lady" mouse. Thats for sure as it lacks the weight and bulk of my other Logitech ELITE mouse. In all I would recommend this as it fairly cheap and pretty to look at... My friends have been 50-50 with regards to gaming...some like it others don;'t ... I like it for its lightweight and ease of use. Once u get used to it then it's REALLY good...
I had some odd problems with this flash drive ont he first day that I used it. It didn't seem to reliably connect to my computers. Once when it did connect copying files was amazingly slow. After those first few bad experiences, it has worked fine ever since. Maybe the contacts needed to be worn down a little bit or something. Anyway, since then I have used the DataTraveler regularly (just about every day) to copy files between an HP laptop and two iMacs and it has worked without a hitch. One funny observation. They put an In Use light on one side of this drive. In about half the USB ports I have put it in, the light is facing away from the user. It would be nice if there were some universal standards for USB ports about which way is up, or in the case of vertically mounted ones, which way is facing the user. It would make them easier to plug in without looking inside the plug every time (for those of us who use multiple machines).
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.
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.
I needed a remote to control a whole bunch of devices in a fairly complex home theater setup. Not only was I eventually able to get it to do everything I wanted, the remote offers some capabilities not available in the factory remotes that came with the HDTV and other devices.Programming took a while to master, but the capabilities are there and technical support was very helpful.
I read a review on Cnet about HDMI cables and followed a link to Amazon.com and found these cables. They were correct as these cables are just as good as the expensive ones you find in other stores. Amazon.com made the purchase easy and the shipping was fast!
As I've grown older, and taking hormone blockers to keep away a recurrence of breast cancer, my facial hair has become quite coarse. I bought this item to trim in between hair removal laser treatments. I don't give it a 5 star rating because the shaving is not super close, but it works fine for me.
Since the mini's introduction, people have had a lot to say about it, but actually getting one in your hands and using it is a whole new experience. It feels better in the hand than my 3G iPod, and is roughly the size of my Sony Ericsson T616 phone.The casing is solid and looks very classy, with an aluminum finish that resists scratches and fingerprints in a way older iPods could only dream of. In the box you only get the basics; a FireWire cable, USB2 cable, earbuds (no remote), belt clip, and power adapter.The touchwheel is truly a marvel, integrating the solid-state navigation wheel with pushable control points to save space. It makes controlling the mini easier than my 15GB unit, but at times the wheel can be too sensitive and adjust the volume as you're switching tracks.Even though the mini has a lower screen resolution, it's still very readable, but the album name is now omitted from the Now Playing screen. The backlight is even brighter than my recently purchased 15GB unit!As is the case with Creative's Muvo2, the iPod mini uses the 4GB Microdrive from Hitachi. Spin-up times are a bit faster with the new drive, so the delays when a song isn't in the buffer are reduced. However, file and song transfer speeds are noticeably slower over both USB and FireWire. The regular 3G iPods walk all over the mini in this respect, and since I use the data storage capabilities of the iPod quite a bit, this is a bit of a bummer.You won't find a user-replaceable battery on the mini, it's sealed inside like it's big brothers. Apple does offer a battery replacement program for 99 bucks, or you can pick up 2 years of AppleCare for half that. The typical lifetime of a battery is anywhere from 18-32 months, depending on usage and charging habits. I'm sure that third-party vendors will come up with do-it-yourself kits like they have done with older units.Price-wise, the mini isn't a bad deal considering the drive inside it goes for much more at retail. Compared to other iPods, it's not so great, since an extra 50 bucks will get you almost quadruple the capacity. I'm sure most buying it will be looking at the great form factor and the fact that it's the cheapest iPod though, I bought in for the size and scratch resistance alone.The iPod mini might not be for everyone, but for those who don't have to have their entire music collections with them or people who want a more compact unit, the mini fits the bill nicely. It's not perfect, but the iPod mini is a pretty compelling product.
I am so angry! I put this on my brand new D90, only to find it pressing the end element of my lens in the center. I was scared and remove it quickly. The film coating the lens element was damaged by this filter!!!! Tomorrow I will make a phone call to amazon for a compensation. crying for my D90 lens....
Definitely works well, I'd recommend it. I got it for my 8.2MP camera, and its worth it.
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.
Item just as described.I bought 5 cables because they were so cheap. They work wonderfully!Picture and sound quality seemed completely satisfactory.
On May of 2002 I purchased this item from Target for my husband on our 1 year anniversary. We have used this item a total of 4 times and now it no longer works. It has our one and only DVD stuck inside of it and the door will not open or close, it displays the open/close but does NOTHING. This is ridiculous, when I purchased this product is was $149.99 I see it has dramatically went down in price and is now discontinued, hmm..I wonder why? I just cannot see spending that much on something which has hardly been used, now it is useless and no one will let me take it back or even help me with it.
This is my first ever review on ANY item...This thing works real well, great qualty finish.. yet it shakes with a richter scale.. after about a year, the 2nd time i tried to replace the freagn expensive cartridges... it wont print... it would pretend to print... out comes a blank paper.i read somewhere that it basically became a 'paperweight' and INDEED it was. all i used it now is for the scanner... but i just bought myself a canon mp500.. a hella high rated printer to go along with the canon sd700IS digital camera that i got... bye bye epson!oh yea, i never even used a drop of ink from the new cartridges that i bought for this and it read that they were being used... WTF!
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.
I started burning movies seven years ago. I tried all the big name brands of media and always had a somewhat high percentage of coasters (4 - 5%). Once I found Taiyo Yuden, the problems ceased, and as an added bonus, the cost is much less. I use Panasonic machines and they like Taiyo Yuden.
This item is terrible. The problem is that it constantly monitors the quality of the incoming 120V line. If that 120V outlet in anything less than absolutely perfect this awful gadget starts beeping endlessly and stops working. So every time my neighbor opens his garage door and the voltage of my 120V outlet drops a fraction for a second this piece of junk starts beeping endlessly as if it were the end of the world. I wanted a simple battery to power my PC for a few minutes when the power fails, not a complicated idea. This thing instead monitors my homes 120V system and beeps loudly and constantly any time there is the slightest variation. I did not buy a gadget to monitor my homes electrical system, I wanted a battery to power my PC in case of power failures. Totally useless. Does not do what it is supposed to do. $30 in shipping to return due to weight. I didnt even try the software.
Another high quality product of logitech!The keyboard works from a high distance and it looks amazing!I bought this one for my brother but i plan on getting one for myself aswell
I bought this to use to convert a bunch of Hi8 8mm video to digital as part of my digital conversion project (trying to get all of my analog content - film, prints, video -- converted to digital).Was a bit concerned about the complaints I had heard on other web sites, but went ahead anyway.I opened the package, loaded the software, hooked up the connectors and I was off. It was easy to capture the video and easy to save it out in digital format. I haven't actually created and DVDs as that wasn't what I was trying to do (though I have done that with other videos without problems in the past).My only suggestion for improvement would be to enable capture of the audio from the same USB connector rather than having to connect up the audio jack separately. But that is a minor nit and didn't impact the success of my capture on my system.Very happy with the capture. Very happy with the price.Recommended for anyone trying to convert old analog tapes (VHS, 8MM, etc.)
I've experience nothing but success with this little meter. When my two young boys started goofing around with batteries (reloading toys' battery compartments on their own, using them in little electronics kits, and so on) I suddenly found myself with a few dozen AAA and AA batteries strewn about the house and no idea which ones were live or dead. This meter sorted everything out in short order.As others have noted, you need to understand that once you insert the battery, all of the lights will flash momentarily to show that the battery has enough of a residual charge to take a reading. If there is no flash, then the battery is utterly dead. If it does flash, the meter briefly puts the battery under load to measure its remaining capacity, and after a short pause the meter activates between zero to five LEDs. This second time, the lights stay lit: zero lights means that the battery is functionally dead, five lights mean that it is effectively at full capacity, and other combinations of lights mean it falls somewhere in the continuum between. Easy.I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 for two reasons. First, the two-stage flash readout may confuse some people the first time they use it. Second, I wish this unit had been able to measure lithium type batteries (used in some flashlights and cameras, for instance).
After about 6 months the remote just stopped charging. Harmony sent me a new battery and cradle which seemed to fix the problem but after another 6 months it's started to do the same thing. Even worse now the "Activity" button has stopped working... The remote worked great while it actually worked but for $150 you would hope that it would last more than a year.
PRICE - The price of this tablet has gone down $13 on Amazon since I bought it a week ago, so I'm curious how low the price is going.SHIPPING - Supersaver shipping was a bit strange, it was sent DHL to one of their distribution sites, then sent US MAIL for the final segment. Which means, I could track the package while DHL had it, and then it "disappears from radar". This added an extra day on delivery (and a little bit of anxiety since I really don't trust US Mail).DRIVERS - I followed the instructions to install the tablet with the CD that came in the package, the install telling me that the software was successfully installed, only to have it *burp* for a few seconds and then tell me that the tablet didn't match the drivers and that I needed to reinstall the drivers. After disabling virus protection etc (which really shouldn't be necessary) I had the same result. I read the Tech notes (which didn't help at all). I then went to the website and downloaded the WacomTablet_493-3.exe drivers and tried again. The tablet would not function at all (I can't remember if I uninstalled the Tablet first though, so probably my goof there). I tried the latest driver that was supposed to be "compatible", it worked, but the Touch Strips didn't work. Having no previous experience with the tablet, I wondered if they might be dead. I tried to look up the problem in the Knowledge Base. No such luck. So, in final desperation, I called the Tech line (nice that it's a 1-800 number at least), and talked to a very nice guy that walked me through checking the strips and getting the tablet going.For Win XP, you have to use the WacomTablet_493-3.exe drivers as the "latest" drivers are not really compatible with XP, they're really only meant for Vista *UGH*MOUSE - I read a LOT of comments before deciding which tablet to buy, and it really helped. I noticed a lot of people complaining that the mouse seemed light and had lag at times. I wonder if Wacom changed their mouse as it is almost exactly the same weight as my regular mouse, and has the same solid feel. The tracking was tight with ZERO lag, even with very fast mouse movements. I'm wondering if the lag is a Vista problem then. I love having a choice now between my right-hand mouse (old mouse), my left-hand mouse (the Intuos one), and the pen. The mouse speed DOES seem a little less than my old mouse, so increasing the speed helped it feel more "normal".I'd say that the 6x8 tablet is probably the smallest tablet where the Intuos mouse makes sense to use as it's the same size as a standard mouse pad. Anything smaller, and you'd be running off the active tablet area a lot.TRACING - The active area of the tablet is OPAQUE, so you CANNOT set photos etc behind it, they will have to be taped on top somehow. I was really disappointed by this, but since I won't have to trace very often, it's not a big problem for me. I guess the transparent top is unique to the Graphire line.ACTIVE AREA - I really wish that you could save the Active Area settings so that you could switch back and forth. I suspect you can set up unique active areas for each specified program, but that wouldn't work if you wanted to switch this using the same program.
I purchased this bundle pack along with 2 additional RF20 remotes alone to drive a 3-story whole house system. They work like a charm! No dead spots anywhere on all 3 levels of my home. RF is a great thing! The macro's are very, very helpful.Now, I need to add that a professional installation company programmed the remotes so I have no idea how difficult that function is. What I can tell you is that they are a tremendous value after proper programming.
A friend of mine went shooting in the woods for some wildlife shots. He eventually printed 6 of his best shots commercially to 36&quot;X40&quot; prints. I was stunned by the clarity and picture quality of the output at this huge size.My Sony F717 eventually became wimpy compared to the prints of the S7000 especially in bigger sizes. The sony is good up to 8X10 but higher than that it becomes noticeably noisy. Not good. I am so amaze that am about to sell my F717 in ebay and buying a fuji S7000 myself but everywhere I go it is on back-order. Apparently Fuji cannot keep up with the demands. I need this before the holidays. Please...
I PURCHSED THIS AS A USED ITEM. IT WAS DELIVERED PROMPTLY AND WORKS GREAT! I RECOMMEND BOTH AMAZON AND TECH DEAL!
The Nikon Remote Cord carries out the same function as the cable release on film cameras. It plugs into the camera and has the same functions: either to release the shutter at a predetermined shutter speed or hold the shutter open in "bulb" mode. The control responds exactly as the shutter release button on the camera by setting the exposure and focus when held half way down. It works flawlessly. For macro photography such a device is very necessary. Its advantage over the wireless version is that you don't have to be facing the camera to activate. It would not replace the wireless in some situations as the cord is only 3 feet long.
I gave in the the xbox marketplace economy and decided to spend real money on imaginary points. But Amazon's online game code delivery was super fast, giving me no time to let buyers remorse set in as I quickly entered the game code after purchasing them off of my smartphone! Literally within 60 seconds of contemplating buying points, I had not only managed to buy them, but i was instantly given access to my secure online xbox 1600 MS points code, which i then redeemed on xbox live and within moments started downloading the game add on that i was dying to get! Impulse buying doesnt get any better than this!Sarcasm aside, it really did take about 60 seconds (at least that's what it felt like, i really wasn't counting TBH) to buy points from amazon, get the game code instantly, redeem them on xbox live, and download my game add on (which was only 57mb so it downloaded in like 15 seconds.) I highly recommend choosing the online game code delivery since you can get it right off your smartphone!
Just a heads up on this item. It has never worked correctly. Starts out working find and quits. You will find many negative reviews online.
i bought it for really cheap, i think it cost 0 dollars, i thought it was too good to be true and something must be wrong with it. But it works great!!!
I got this modem because of the good reviews and I've been more than pleased with it. Problems I had before surfing the web not to mention streaming video just instantly went away after hooking this baby up. I would highly recommend it.
I bought this and returned it the same day it arrived. The picture was jumpy and the color kept shifting to purple.
It was such a cheap price, and the reviews said it either worked or it didn't. I decided to take the chance, and it works like a charm. My Xbox360 game quality is noticeably better, and the cable was such a steal!
I purchased this DVD player to hook up to a new 37" HDTV. I used the up-conversion feature but I didn't see a difference compared to my 7 year old DVD player (which I also hooked up to the HDTV) which was the whole reason I bought this in the first place.The player will not read any DVD-R's that was burned on cheap DVD-R media (I get an "Unknown" error). I upgraded the firmware, no difference. Why my 7 year old Apex DVD player and my super-cheap Dynex portable DVD players can still read the DVD-R's but this player cannot is beyond me. It does read better quality DVD-R media (Sony for example).Finally, the DVD tray does feel cheap and the tray does not eject all the way.I figured I would see a marked improvement buying a better brand name up-converting DVD player compared to my old player but my old player works just as fine (or actually better considering my DVD-R collection is useless with the new player).
Look, I'm one of those people who would prefer to have a fancier looking cable. I bought some fancy cables (for cheap) off of ebay and when they finally arrived they didn't work on my PS3 or one of my dvd players. I bought one of these cables to try it out and voila...it works with anything I plug it into and looks great. I'm totally one of those people who will pay a little more for better quality but to be honest...I don't notice any difference in the quality of the picture or sound on my PS3 for gaming or blu ray movies. I'm comparing this with a monster cable I paid too much for a year ago when I bought my plasma. THE QUALITY OF PICTURE RESOLUTION AND SOUND ARE THE SAME if they're any different I'd have to have some stupid tech instrument to pick it up because it not noticeable otherwise. The only difference between these and cables that are higher priced is...LOOKS of the cable. Go ahead pay more for the same quality with just fancier looking cables but I'll be buying these cables from here on out instead of getting suckered again. Also I've found great cables on Monoprice but you have to pay shipping.
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)
Simply amazing sub! The first time I listened to it I had to open my car's trunk to believe it was an 8" subwoofer. It is really loud and low and provides clear bass response. Mine is powered by a Rockford Fosgate Prime R300-4 amplifier, bridged and providing something around 170 watt to it. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to save space!
Unlike others, I haven't had the sound go out on one side within a month or so and I've had mine for almost a year. The sound quality is decent enough for the price but I've had better. The only problem is this set is not very durable. Within 6 months I had broken the whole right side of the earphone off. But that would be my fault since I stepped on it. Also, the cord doesn't reach but about 4 feet. Otherwise it's a good pair for your music needs.
No chromatic abberations under any conditions. This is pretty good glass for the money. It makes me wonder what the 1.2 will do, other than the shorter f ratio.Overexposure is easy with this lens, however.
The KVM switch is absolutely defective. BLACK SCREEN. NO PICTURE AT ALL.After hooking it up per instructions, the display is completely black. No image at all. The display says it is getting no video signal at all. I tested each of the two computers with each of the three cables, hooked up direct from the computer to the monitor. All six combinations (computer X cable) work perfectly without the KVM switch. The problem is definitely the KVM switch.I returned the first unit, assuming it must just be a defective unit, and got a replacement unit. The second unit exhibits exactly the same behavior. BLACK SCREEN. NO PICTURE AT ALL. I am also returning the second unit. This time, I want my money back.
Have had this camera since Father's Day. Took some hinting and I'm glad I persisted. Very pleased with the quality and ease of use. Now I just keep my Nikon SLR in the closet. For every day use this H-P is the best. Like all other digitals it eats batteries pretty fast, but I've invested in several sets of rechargeable NIMH AA's and a couple of chargers so I can keep up. Interested to read about Digita, never heard of it and would like to know more. The card furnished is pretty minimal, would recommend investing in a 32 or 64MB card if you like to take lots of shots - and why not? No film to buy or process.
The camera is cute and very easy to set-up; definately worth it.Came in the mail quickly and cute packaging, too!
After careful research and looking at many large screen tv's, we ordered the Toshiba 57H84 HD-Ready Rear-Projection TV with HDMI Input. This tv has the best picture of any we looked at. Amazon.com was very easy to deal with and had speedy delivery with a very curtious and helpful delivery company. I ordered on a Thursday and was delivered the following Tuesday.
I have the same configuration except a faster processor and bluetooth for eight-fifty shipped directly from HP. Not sure why Amaz0n is so pricy.
and it works.... if you shoot film kudos to you . . check out the B&W development process called 'caffenol' for such as this color neg film
Very comfortable, has a volume control on the cord. Sound is great (but I'm no expert) with excellent volume.
these are the speakers that you want to run your Napster downloads through........they will blow you away.
this filter fit fine and i have seen a bit of color improvement on some of the outdoor photos i have taken.
I'm very impressed with the sound quality of this nice little player. The tuner gets excellent reception, especially considering the area in which I live. On some stations it gets better reception than my car radios.I'm a little skeptical about the single AA battery and how long it will last.Like some of the other reviewers, I had problems with the little earplugs. They're easily dislodged while walking, especially if the remote is held in one hand. The latter happens because the earplugs connect to the back of the remote - not directly to the walkman. As a result the two wires eventually become twisted up and tangled, thus yanking on the plugs.I tried other headsets I had around the house and settled on my old-fashioned Panasonic headset with large earpads (but not so large I can't hear what's going on around me). It stays in place, is very stable, and provides much better sound than those little buttons.Another thing I found useful is to attach the little remote control to a coat or shirt pocket button via the keyring it has on one end. That eliminates the earplug yanking that occurred when the wires got twisted. For me it's easier to access this way than the walkman itself, especially on cold days when I have the player stuffed deep in a heavy coat pocket. Now that I've had a little practice I can just tap it with a finger to get what I want.It all works for me this way. Not a bad little toy at all. I gave it 4 stars because of those troublesome earplugs; otherwise it would have rated a 5.UPDATE: as I suspected, the single AA battery turned out to be an issue. In addition to having a very short life, there's no audible warning when the battery is low. A CD suddenly stops playing, and that's that. If you press "Play" again, THEN an audible warning tone is heard. I don't have the option to modify the rating in this editing form, but if I did I'd downgrade it another star to 3.It's too bad Sony compromised the quality on this one with those cheap headphones and that single battery design.Upright Ape
At first I was a bit shaky buying a digital code, not knowing what was going to happen. So I purchased the 1600 mp's instead of 4000 just incase. But after doing this 4000 would of been a better idea, also no tax which is excellent.
I stayed up until 5:30 this morning reading this book-- literally could not put it down. Like many readers, when I finally turned that last page and saw the acknowledgments, I was stunned at all the loose ends left all over. But that was it, so I turned off the light to finally get some sleep. Only I couldn't, because I was as disturbed by the story as my schedule was disrupted by it.I started thinking about the characters, about the good and the bad in them, about the things we do to our children, the many ways we get it wrong, even when we're trying hard as we can to get it right. Poor Gam, for instance-- probably low-intelligence and certainly ignorant and abused, who damaged her children and grandchildren by giving them all the guidance she knew and all the love she had.The adult characters got their adult relationships so wrong too, between relatives, races, employers &amp; employees . . . . So much damage.What happens next? Maybe the adults will finally look at the children and realize that whether or not Harriet is epileptic, Allison certainly is, and maybe Allison and her mother will get some badly needed counselling, esp. since Allison is getting close to remembering some things. Maybe one or both of Harriet's parents will finally come through for her and start parenting her. Maybe she will be fine whether or not they do.But I don't think so, not in this novel's world. I do think that Harriet may grow up to treat other adults and her own children better than her parents did, and that would be an accomplishment.
Although small and probably not for those who are super picky about sound quality, this audio system works wonderfully and fills my little two bedroom house with music. It was easy to set up and I like the option of being able to buy additional speakers if I want music to play in more rooms. I am very, very happy with this purchase, and it doesn't break the bank or clutter my space with wires.
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 used this to connect my blue ray dvd player to my samsung lcd tv. it works great, and you can't beat the price. some other cords which provided the exact same quality.
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.
I love these cables. I can't seem to understand how anybody lives without them. They work remarkably well. Will probably order more soon.
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.
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 have the best luck with the fewest bad burns using TDK DVD+R I have burned probably 500 and I love them :)
I needed a lens pouch for my Olympus 14-45mm lens, and this pouch fits it perfectly and protects it great. These pouches are slightly thick, but soft and pliable. The fabric is like wet suit material. I really like the small pouch for short lenses and the larger pouch for telephoto (long) lenses or external flash units. Great stuff and would recommend.
Inserted two of these into a Rosewill USB enclosure for backup purposes - not RAID, but JBOD.I still have 400+ gb on each drive to use up, so there is plenty of room to grow. Fast and quiet and so far so good. They don't run hot, but I have to credit the Rosewill enclosure for that.WD is the way to go for drives. Pretty sure every drive I have in every machine is a WD at this point.
I bought this card because my 4GB Sandisk Ultra didn't have enough space for me. I shoot in RAW plus JPEG, so I need a lot of space for that. This card is perfect for my needs and holds plenty of RAW and JPEG shots. It's also very fast when transferring my files to the computer. It works great and I've always had good experiences with SanDisk.Definitely recommended if you shoot in RAW and need a larger memory card. The more memory, the better.
The A40 is an excellent point and shoot digital camera for the casual shot. BUT it has manual control that allows you to take shots that an automatic camera could never capture properly; like tough night shots. It also has a panaramic feature that lets you stitch multiple photos into one (it really works, and it's easy to do). The best feature I like is that it can use regular batteries in a pinch; however, the rechargable batteries last a long time (I recommend a good fast charger). And that's not all, it also has a 3X optical zoom (forget those digital zooms); AND it has an adapter lens cover to add a telephoto lens (optional). Even though this camera has only 2MP it captures great photos. For the price, it can;t be beat!!
I have had this lens for a little over a month now and absolutely love it. My purposes are very specific, so I won't be able to offer insight on a variety of applications for this lens, but here goes.Purpose:Replace slow/soft Rebel kit lens with a faster/sharper piece of glass without busting the budget.Shooting conditions:Bedroom with 60w overhead light of a moving baby (I typically shoot at ISO 1600 1/60 due to the movement of our little guy).To start, I have used the lens in other situations and have been very pleased with the results, but I haven't taken a broad enough selection of shots to get a good feel of how it handles in various situations. With regards to the indoor portrait shots, this lens has handled beyond my expectations.Speed: Obviously the extra speed when compared to the kit lens helps tremendously in my shooting situations. I have tried shooting with the kit lens and simply wasn't able to get a fast enough shutter speed to capture what I wanted without blur.Focus: The focus is fast enough to allow me to catch our little man mid yawn or as he shifts into a humorous position. I've yet to miss a shot because of it. The focus is a bit loud though (which is why it got 4 stars instead of 5). For me, the lens gets a 5 of 5 as my situation doesn't demand a quite lens, but it would be an issue for those willing to invest the approx $1200 for the canon version of this lens, or if you need a very quiet lens for where you shoot. Everything I have read about the canon is that the focus is near silent.Sharpness: The lens quality has blown me away again. I say again because my first experience with a Tamron lens was the 90mm Macro lens that I have been using since 2003. It was my experience with that macro lens that gave me the confidence in the build and glass quality of Tamron lenses. I have taken that macro lens on all sorts of hikes and journeys, and it still performs flawlessly. Regarding the 17-50, the images are extremely sharp and crisp, the depth of field is beautiful (I'm a huge fan of depth of field coming from the macro world, so take that with a grain of salt).Build: As mentioned in my discussion of sharpness, the build feels great. I feel more than confident to toss this lens in my bag and go on a hike, bringing the lens out in pretty much any condition without hesitation. Me being confident in my equipment allows me to take better shots.Overall I have been very pleased with this lens and how it fits into my shooting circumstances. I would, and have, recommended it to other photographers who want good quality glass, but don't have the money to go all out. This lens will undoubtedly last me several years.
They work every time! especially for home audio recorders.Even in the tape world they were the best along with Ampex 456.
I, like many, have experienced much frustration with FM transmitters. They are all useless.Except this one. It's not going to be the same quality as an aux input, but this is as good as it gets with an FM signal. If you're looking for a transmitter, your search ends here.
I really wasn't interested in paying $80-$95for a cartridge at office max and staples. Idecided to look around on Amazon and found areplacement cartridge with same copy outputfor just $21 + shipping.I have to admit I was a little nervous thatit wouldn't fit my printer but I got the productquickly, installed it in about 30 seconds and itworks like a charm!Very happy and will only buy cartridges Amazonfrom now on.
as my third set of cans my Sr-225's are reserved for my bike. mainly because they are open dynamic and it allows me to hear traffic while moving between cars.when my ATH-W1000's have been on too i also use my sr-225's due to the ease of listening.ill make this short -recommended.
Product installed easily without any utilities. Have had Seagates and they do not fair as well as the Western Digital as far as length of service. I've had Western Digitals and they outlast Seagates that I've purchased at the same time. These are more reliable. Price is great and I received it in a short period of time.
I was very satidfied with HDMA Cable 2 MJoanne Stein
I had a Migilia TVMicro before this, and was able to receive only analog cable programs. However, we activated digital cable service a few months ago and I got the Elgato Hybrid TV (different brand, same manufacturer--Elgato) thinking I could receive digital channels while bypassing the cable set top box. Slight disappointment: I now receive exactly the same analog channels as before, but can record other inputs digitally via supplied cable. In effect, non-cable digital video inputs can be put through the Elgato Hybrid, but it does not receive digital channels on cable unless routed through a digital cable box. That's for the next generation, I think. In the meantime, I'm converting my digital 8 camcorder tape recordings to a digital form I can burn onto a DVD.Still, if you're willing to string coaxial cable from the set top box in another room, you can watch digital TV on your computer. Unfortunately, the cable box controls the channel selection. Your home computer can change channels if the cable signal is analog and is wired directly to the Hybrid TV, but not if the signal comes from a converter box.The Elgato Hybrid TV comes with a mini-USB port which allows different input connections to be made (RCA, component video, and S-Video, but NOT HDMI). It's connected to the computer via a USB 2.0 port and the EyeTV 3.0 software is more stable than the previous version 2.5.2 (but the upgrade is relatively costly if version 2 happened to be the version on the CD packed with the unit).You need both an activation key card and a proof-of-purchase card to upgrade online. My unit came without the proof of purchase card, so I had to scan my Amazon shipping invoice and the Elgato activation key card to be able to upgrade online. Amazon wanted me to exchange the whole unit just because the proof-of-purchase card was missing, and I thought that would result in a waste of resources for everyone involved except the shipping company, so I did the upgrade the hard way. Elgato's customer service is BRILLIANTly supportive of the customer, so things turned out okay in the end.Keep in mind that use of the small unit requires a physical connection to a TV coaxial cable, so using it with a laptop means the laptop is tethered in place. And until I installed the Hybrid TV unit, my Bose Companion 5 speaker system never had to be reset; in the few weeks I've been using the Hybrid TV, I've had to unplug the unit 5 times to restore sound to my secondary monitor which I use for TV viewing.The unit is rugged, comes with an end cap like a USB flash drive (meaning the end cap can be misplaced when the unit is in use). It gets quite warm during use, but not painfully or even uncomfortably so. Of course, it's probably shielded because I detect no noise interference, either visually or audibly.The EyeTV 3.0 software allows for more control of the screen's features than v2.5--color, hue, brightness, etc.--but if the monitor is not an HD monitor, the picture is good but not great. At least now the people on screen can be adjusted to have normal flesh tones instead of vaguely orange or vaguely green.All in all, for what it was designed to do, the unit is excellent. The only reason it did not receive a 5-star rating from me is that I took its designation as an analog/digital hybrid a bit too wistfully. It is a hybrid, but not in the way I was hoping.
I orginally thought it would be great on the deck or just to use when I was outside. This was one of the worst purchases I have ever made. the sound is terrible and my unit was a faded gray. Probably ok for a very small room, like a bathroom or closet. I am very disappointed in this product.
fits perfectly in my brother 2040 but the printer does not recognize the cartridge, it does not print and the company does not respond to my email for return authorization
this is a piece to go along with a bundled present, it will be used to load additional information on to it, I was amazed by the size of it
I bought these before I went on an 18 day excursion in Europe and they worked wonderfully. They are comfortable enough to sleep in and they project the music is such a way that it actually sounds like you are live at the concert! Very nice headphones for an amazing price! I'd buy them again and again.
I was a little apprehensive when reading the other reviews but it works amazingly! I have a blackberry and these card adapters and the micro card are spectacular for uploading my information onto my computers!!! i HIGHLY recommend this product!!!
If you need to carry information from one place to another, this is a "must have" item. The Kingston 1 G Data Traveler works well with both Mac and PC's. Great speed, easy to use, and dependable. The case is durable and less prone to damage than many other jump-drives or memory sticks. I have taken it from home to work to college. Great product at a great price.
I got a Casio keyboard for xmas, and, considering it's size and quality, I was a little disapponted that it didn't come with a power supply (integrated or external (integrated would've been better)) but the next day I went to Toys R Us and bought this little gem and now all is fine.
I already have an ONKYO (a few years old and still playing better than any other DVD player I've seen) but purchased this one as a gift for a friend. It arrived DOA, was as light as a feather (not good for electronics), and reeked of junk. I went to a local store to see one that actually worked in action to see if I wanted a replacement or a refund. One of the demo disks the sales rep used wouldn't play, and the one that did unveiled horrible picture quality and jittering. My decision was made, I would request a refund. JVC used to produce quality items. In fact, I used to consider them the best among mid-grade electronics (sony, panasonic, technics, etc.). However, JVC has made the decision to produce some of their products in China, including this one, thus rendering any commitment to quality null and void. I was attracted to this unit based on the price and name (I should have went to the local store to see it before ordering: another lesson learned!). The supposed MSRP is $150 with a 'SALE' price of around $85. DON'T BE FOOLED! This unit is comparable to other units, such as APEX, which are made in China: lightweight materials, no quality, and inferior craftsmanship. If you want a cheap, made in China DVD player, opt for an Apex, which can be purchased at 1/2 the price of one of these. JVC can no longer be considered mid-grade. They have descended to low grade. If you're looking for a mid-grade unit, opt for a Panasonic or Sony and if you want enduring quality, spend the few extra dollars on an ONKYO or DENON.
As a simple G router it works fine but as something that promises more, it is a failure.First, the wireless range is no better than a G router.Second, the USB attachment for a network shared disk drive works poorly when it works at all, which isn't often.Third, Linksys was unable to help me get my network printer working at all which had previously been working just fine on a G router.So, all in all, I would recommend that you avoid this product.
It's great. Not being a "techy", I can't speak for it's electrical qualities... But it was easy to hook up to our stereo system and it works well.
Incompatible with the new MacBook Pro. My Apple keyboard will not always work when plugged into this hub. I have to remove and reinsert it into my Mac. It's a nuisance.
I like the fact I could purchase Microsoft points without leaving my home and without using my credit card and I got my code immediately
After reading tons of reviews online on a budget subwoofer, i decided on the Bic H100 and couldn't be happier! For this specific price, I dare you to do better. This replaced a Onkyo subwoofer from an htib system that I had and the difference is night and day! I've been amused, watching some of the older dvd's I own and noticing LFE (low frequecy effect) where my Onkyo sub had apparently just given up. A case in point, the scene in Moulin Rouge where Satine is meeting Christian in her room after her show. Well, everytime the windmill outside does a rotation, the H100 rumbles! EVERYTIME, even when the windmill is not IN the scene and the two actors are speaking, you can still hear the melodic rumble. Very cool.
I purchased this antenna to pick up local off-air HDTV broadcasts. Previously, we had access to high definition broadcasts via DirecTV. However, there are a number of HDTV off-air broadcasts (most notably Fox and multiple PBS offerings) that are not available on DirecTV.After confirming that our home was a mere 15 miles from the broadcast site of all the relevant stations (the web-site, http://www.antennaweb.org, has information on signal strength, etc.), I thought I would try an amplified indoor antenna. I should also note that we can actually see the broadcast antenna from our home.The Samsung antenna was easily attached to my HDTV receiver, and then it took a mere 1-2 minutes for the receiver to recognize the various off-air digital stations. The picture looks great, so I am completely happy w/ the Samsung antenna. (In a test of signal strength, all the stations w/in 15 miles report 100% strength; the couple of stations a few miles further away come in at 93%).
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.
* Scanning software crashes out of the box. I had to download an updated version from manufacturer.* The software does not know how to properly create TIFF files; the ones it creates are corrupt. It also does not know how to create compressed TIFF files. TIFF files are the standard for large-scale professional document storage with packages such as Concordance. On the desktop, other common software packages such as Microsoft Office Document Imaging also use TIFF files. The omission of TIFF support is inexcusable.* The package does not include any software to edit PDF files, and it installs the notorious C-Dilla license protection/spyware -- for this?!
I was a little discouraged after reading some of the other (negative) reviews, but aside from a short one or two day delay due to the cartridges being "backordered", I received them in just a few days, and YES, it WAS "Epson" brand cartridges.
D-Link is trustable. This HUB is all that I want. Small, fast, flexible. It's a nice piece of hardware.
I've been using this scanner for a year now. Never a problem. The software is simple and the scans are great. Very pleased.
&#34;Restless&#34; is a rivetting book. I enjoyed it enormously. I couldn't wait to get back to reading it. I think Boyd did a great job of writing from a woman's point of view. I reread the last chapter to be sure I understood all the twists and turns. Thank you Mr. Boyd for a both an intriguing and fascinating book.
I replaced the front door speakers in my daughter's 1993 Volvo 240 with these. Had to do minor metal cutting on both left and right sides toaccomodate vs. the original 4 inch speakers. Mounted solid, sound better than the originals.Re-used the Vovlo speaker covers, as they are the only ones that look right.
I have ordered two of these tripods, one for me and one for my girlfriend, these tripods are well built, very durable and basic, not too bulky, It's a little heavier than other makes but i'm ok with it since I know it is well made and durable for any conditions.
I purchased this cart to hold a 55&#34; Vizio LCD for a church. We anticipate rolling the unit to many different classrooms in the building. I was very impressed with the weight and heft of the unit. It was fairly easy to assemble. I didn't need assistance to mount the TV to the unit. It rolls very easily with the TV on it. And the unit will roll easily through a 32&#34; door or larger.I highly recommend this Cart for business or institution use.
I love this product. The best thing about it is that I can freely take files from my XP computer at work and then swap files back and forth from my Mac and Vista computers at home. The U3 software is excellent and works seamlessly in concert with the drive. Sandisk has made me a convert from the Memorex camp.
This camera is very easy to use. You can select different picture quality. I use it a lot to put picture on my website and find this camera very handy. Little problem, you cannot see the picture in the little screen if the light outside is too bright and the batteries doesn't last long. This is a great camera.
I love making magnets with this, it is so fast and easy! I use it to make magnets of pictures (photos and drawn pictures that I've shrunk by photocopying at a smaller scale) and a lot for school projects. I rated 4/5 simply because I wish the magnet was a little bit stronger. It works fine and does stick but for some of the school stuff if there is cardstock paper between the magnet and the magnetic surface it moves slightly more than I'd like. Still works though and I love all the things I can do with it!
This little card installs flawlessly on Windows 7 and then just works like a champ. Great connectivity while connecting to a Linksys WRT54G from a fairly difficult location (downstairs and across the house!). Very happy with it, especially at this price,
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!
Great value. Works great in my HP dv6000 laptop. Would recommend this product to anyone looking for a great deal. Received as promised.
I have bought several routers in the past, 3Com, Buffalo, and a few others. This is the first and probably the last Linksys. the firmwear that came with the router was unusable. Upgrading to the latest improved things a lot. I can get most things working now. WPA works, the VPN works mostly. UPnP works OK.On the down side you can't mix WEP and WPA which you can on my other routers, also you can't allocate fixed DHCP to partcular MAC adresses, you have to allocate the machines a fixed IP address, not possible on our laptops.Worst of all, is that we can crash the router from the Internet side with our development software! (It doesn't crash our other routers). This is in the current Firmware revision. This is unforgivable. Avoid!
So far so good. Just used for a trip to Florida. Plenty of pockets and room for a three day trip. Fits in overheads of planes easily.Becomes a little heavy if you load it up.(Laptop, clothes etc. )But it sits nicely on your back, even full.Would definitely recommend.
Actually good amount of ink left. I find that buying refilled cartridges can be so variable, you either get a cartridge with a ton of ink or one that has almost done. May be a good idea to order more than one since they are so cheap. Still a better deal than buying the full price ones.
I bought this as well as other Lenmar batteries. I own the Lenmar equivalent of a Sony camcorder battery, two other different Canon camera equivalents, and now I'm getting the NB-4L and NB-5L as well from Lenmar.I don't have a doubt about Lenmar. The batteries I bought three years ago are still performing flawlessly, and while Canon has caught up to them in capacity (yes, the Lenmar batteries used to have more capacity than the Canon branded ones) they are still high quality and charging with the cameras' OEM chargers without any problems. And they cost a third to half the cost of the Canon and Sony branded equivalents.The Lenmar I got for my S400 Digital Elph actually outlasted the Canon battery, though I used them alternately and the Lenmar had more mAH than the Canon.I've had more quality and warranty issues (though resolved) with Canon than I've had with Lenmar, so for me Lenmar deserves all five stars.
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 have never had a pair of over-the-ears headphones that were this comfortable. They are well padded and very light. They do not squeeze my head too tightly but stay in place well. I have grown tired of earbuds and appreciate the sound quality and comfort of a good pair of over-the-ear headphones. I purchased the RiteAV 25 ft. 3.5mm Extension Cable along with the headphones which has increased my mobility when I am plugged into my computer.
It is one of the well-designed products of Intel. A strong customer service is also ensured by Deep Sales for it so I am satisfied with the performance of Intel Desktop Board D915GAV.
Looks good and basically sounds good - used it for a party and at high volume on both ipod and machine had a slight buz - just had to back it off a bit and it was fine.
This charger is fantastic as it charges up to 4 batteries at a time and the time needed is a matter of a few hours for a fully discharged battery.
My twenty year old version of this unit finally burned up (literally as it caught on fire). I replaced it with the current model and am totally pleased. The sound is great--just like the older unit. It was easy to set up and the remote is an added convenience...I can control the sound from my desk. I am totally pleased.I had bought a local unit at about the same price, but it did not have the phono imput and the sound was biased too much toward the mid range. I took it back and got the Yamaha and am so glad that I did.
Dataplay is coming out in full force in FEB '02 making the hipzip obsolete. Dataplay discs will offer 500mb of memory and will be good for data, video, music, games and more. A word to the wise consumer, don't waste your money on these paltry 40 MB players.
Not much to say since they work. Only issue is on my wife's Dell laptop, these don't get auto-detected to burn at 16x but instead go at 8x or less. This may not be a huge problem for others. More notably, Memorex worked fine though. Overall, I like TDK for their quality and ruggedness.
This product has been successful for me and I recommend it to anyone who works with many different digital cameras and need the multi-ports. I work in an office where many people take pictures and I need to print them out. Now, instead of changing card readers for each camera, I can just use one and it works well. Thank You.
Please be sure to read the instructions. To switch between stylus, pencil, red or black ink, you must lay the pen horizontally. Push the button whyle the sign of the stylus is up - and woala - it works like a charm. When I first got it, I also tried the 'four - way push' method, but as it was not reliable I read the instructions !
Typical good Linksys quality. Easy to incorporate in my wireless network and solved a coverage issue in one bedroom. I would buy again. Amazon price and delivery as always was excellent.
I got this wireless adapter a long time ago. It is only supposed to connect wirelessly at a speed up to 11mbs and it does that perfectly; no problems. However, it is not as fast as ones that wil connect as higher speeds. If your system will allow it, buy one for the highest spped you can tolerate, of course. I highly recommend a LINKSYS adapter and other Linksys products. They are the most reliable products at there for what they do. I should get a faster adapter myself.
My order came in fast as lightening. Kudos to excellent delivery service which equates to taking care of their customers. A++++++++
I bought my P25-S609 brand new from Circuit City on 1/24/04. I bought the $300 mega-warranty through Toshiba upon registeration. I have never hated a computer or a company like this before. 45 days after shelling out over $3000 for everything listed above, my HD starts clicking and sputtering. Long story short, total hard drive failure and data loss. After a week of waiting, my repaired laptop came back to me. I spent over $200 on software suites to create back-ups and restore disks to try and avoid ever losing everything like that again. Big help they turned out to be. Here we are, less than 5 months after buying it and already having the HD replaced.....the HD has failed AGAIN. The situation is such that I cant even get my back up disks to restore data. Toshiba wants to just replace the HD again. FORGET IT! I have a warranty that covers replacement should I physically break the unit, yet when I I politely request that my lemon of a notebook please be replaced, I am told no. I am fed up. I lost everything, AGAIN!!! Toshiba could care less. Looks like my notebook is headed for a head on collision with my Range Rover....OOOPS! And Toshiba America is being handled through my state's Attorney General's Office.....better luck to those of you out there with this computer!
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 worked dependably for me, and saved me a $3/month charge from RCN. I should have bought it when I started using RCN! I replaced it with a wireless router provided at no extra charge by my new ISP, Verizon. If I change ISPs to one not providing such hardware for no extra charge, I'll use this one again.
It took quite a bit of work, but I was able to get to the back of my stereo and this fit perfectly. Works great.
When I tried to scan a large book I had to push down hard in order to scan the area close to the spine of the book. This caused the cheap, plastic, transparent sheet to bend inwards. That, in turn, interfered with the scanner as it moved down the sheet of paper. The end result: profoundly distorted images. I ended up using a photocopier to make a copy of the page and then scanning the copy. Buy something more solidly built.
Fantastic addition to any line-up. CPLs are the only filter you can't fake through photoshop, so it's well worth it to purchase a CPL.
Sure, these days, you can get a perfectly fine DVD player for 30 bucks, but as a very happy owner for almost a year, I highly recommend you to get this very versatile Philips model, even though it costs a little more. The best feature of this DVD player is that it PLAYS practically ANYTHING!. In term of media, the player accepts DVD+-R/RW and CD-R/RW. I have tried many different types of recordable media with varying brands and qualities, the player handled them all flawlessly. In term of codecs support, this player is a bootlegger's delight: VCD, divx, MP4, MP3, JPEG... I must emphasize what a wonderful thing the divx playback is, in case you've been living in a hole and don't know what's the fuss is all about. Divx allows one to compress a DVD movie, with very tolerable quality loss, down to around 700MB, which fits snuggly on a regular CDR. Similar to CD->MP3 compression which you may be familiar with. As far as I know, this is the only player that handles divx smoothly at this price level. Quality wise, this player is also very satisfactory. I've had a few other budget DVD players before, they all made horribly loud spinning noise. This player, however, is very quite and smooth. Another excellent, but undocumented, feature is the ease of converting this Region 1-locked player into an all-region player. I'm not going to give you instruction, but let me just say googling for it as easy as anything. I'm so happy with this player, I almost have the urge of buying one more just in case this one breaks down - it seems something as CONSUMER-FRIENDLY (as opposed to MPAA-friendly) as this can't be available forever. In conclusion, if you're in the market for a DVD player, I highly recommend that you consider this model.
With apologies to the engineers at Griffin, this thing will never win any design awards unless it is in the "most beautiful brick" category. But its clunkiness is offset by being an extremely sturdy support for the iPod in a vehicle that has no space for dash mounting. But most importantly, it does exactly what it is supposed to do...make beautiful music. I have a good audio system in my car and I think this may make the difference to some users because I get close to CD quality sound. Contrary to other reviews, it DOES in fact work with my iPod Touch so I assume it will work with other video models. Of course plug-in is better, but this is the best of four FM transmitters I have tried.
Excellent sound quality, and very little distortion. It's well worth the money... Comfy fit, and has an extremely large wireless range. GREAT PRODUCT!!!
First, the reason I bought this was for the CD. I was not expecting Bose quality for the price and location, but I did expect to be able to hear music. As other readers mentioned, the volume was pretty low- when it was working. Shortly after the warranty ran out, the CD died, leaving the radio as the music source. Neither the tuner, reception, nor the sound was much good, although I must admit that radio reception in my housae can be spotty. The "fog free mirror" is not a real mirror- it appears to be some kind of plastic coated foil, and is pretty distorted right out of the box. In a short time, it gets water stained, and becomes totally useless, so if you need a mirror in your shower- don't count on this one. It also seemed pretty big and heavy for something so lacking in guts.After this failed, I bought a Sony, which cost about double the price, but seems to be worth it. If you don't want to spend that much money, I'd consider trying one of the alternatives in that price range.
Very happy with this product. Slightly uncomfortable on my ears so sometimes I swing them above my head instead of below. I suppose I could change the foam pds.Sound quality is excellent.Very thorough instructions included.Highly recommended.
Very nice UV filter for the price. Would have paid $25+ if i would have seen this up close before I bought it
i chose this player because of its size and various reviews of its sound quality. it had amazing sound for such a small package. the controls on the device are surprisingly easy to use considering the size of the buttons. one word of warning, the instructions for loading music onto the device are HORRIBLE! i finally found that it was much easier to load music onto it using my windows media player that i already had on my computer. it allows you to sync everything onto the device and will convert any necessary formats for use. i would highly recommend using that instead of the YEPP studio that comes with the device. other than that, it's a great product!
I really like this keyboard cover, and am using it to type now. It takes a day or so to get used to and recover your previous typing speed, but it's worth it. It covers the most vulnerable areas, notably the wrist-rests and the entire keyboard plus the little moat around it. It tends to cling to dirt and hair, which is fine because that would otherwise be inside my computer. It is very easy to wash off and doesn't obstruct the closure of my MacBook. It also makes the mouse button click a bit easier, which had been a problem for me. Only con I can think of is that it is sort of hard to open up the screen without displacing the cover a little bit, though it only takes a second to replace and you can get used to opening it slowly at the right angle to prevent this.
My husband was grateful to find exactly what he needed to put the laptop on the TV. He is a happy camper!
This tripod is well made, fast and easy to set up and use, and has become indispensible to me for outdoor photography. Here in Colorado, wind is a frequent issue so although this tripod is a bit heavy for me for everyday use, I always keep it available in the trunk of my car for those photo op moments in the great outdoors. I use a monopod for most everything else to stabilize my camera. Money well spent.
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.
Very quick and prompt delivery, everything was was exactly as described. Tv looks great and sounds great. Definitely would buy more if I purchase a new tv
What an awesome machine. I have had my 7600 now for a few weeks and continue to be amazed by the print quality. Not one bad print! Awesome color, no banding. This machine has all the bells and whistles. Do yourself a favor and buy this printer!
This is one of the best stands you can buy for a cheap price.I use it for my 10 inch superpad android tablet and it is strong enough to position it in any direction. A+
It's a functional HDMI cable, which offers the same crystal clear connectivity to my HDTV as much higher priced competitors. Don't go to Best Buy to purchase an expensive HDMI cable -- that's an outrageous ripoff!
I bought this device on a clearance rack for about $5.00. I connect it to my Droid X, to stream Pandora and FoxNews (Slingbox with DishNetwork) through my Radio. The two complaints I've been reading mostly here, have not really been a problem for me.1. Holding it in front of the faceplate on the radio? I've never had to do this. If I lay my phone and the transmitter on the passenger seat, the I have to move the transmitter around periodically (like after a turn). In my above dash GPS/Phone holder, I have the transmitter laying across the top of the dash and it works great!2. Battery Life - Obviously the more you use it, the quicker it'll die. I had a better transmitter, so I stopped using this one. Unfortunately, my daughter spilled coffe on my good transmitter, so I pulled this one out of a desk drawer, and its great! With the same batteries I put in over a year ago!Would give it 5 stars, if it weren't for having to adjust the position periodically. My other transmitter didn't have this problem and it came with a USB charging chord; which this device does not.**NOTE: On my Droid, the audio from a phone call is horrible (might be my year old batteries), but music and my Foxnews sound great (even with Year old batteries).
There's no way I cannot not like this bag - its leathery, its tough, it looks good and has a LOT of space for a laptop and paperwork. And I never paid a dime for the 10 that I had.I get these for free back when I worked for IBM. We were moving out of a client site and moving our assets out of that client company. I have a stack of these things and was told to throw them away. I decided to keep them as they were near brand new, some still had the product inspector's card in it. I cleaned up the leather and conditioned them.I still have 1 left. I gave the rest away...wish I had known how much these sold for~!
I couldn't be happier with this piece of art, performance and speed.I bought the mid 2010 version in april last year and I was satisfied and happy with my first Mac. Now I'm impressed with the speed and performance of this upgrade. Of course, I sold my 2010 Macbook pro to buy this one ;)100% recommend this product!
Most of the internet reviews say it: you won't notice much of difference whether you pay $2.00 or $200.00 for your HDMI cable. I chose the cheaper option, then chose expedited shipping, and still ended up paying LESS for TWO cables than I would have for only ONE at any store (feel free to check for yourself)!I used one cable to connect my HDTV to my HD Cable box, and one cable to connect my HDTV to my DVD-Upconverter. My girlfriend's girl friend kept on going on and on about the "quality" as we watched the "Lost" Season 4 Season Finale!I blew my own mind a little bit watching bits of the Star Wars trilogy (2004 release). Safe to say: these cheap little cables do their job! Unless someone comes up with a very compelling reason for me to spend more money on HDMI cables in the future, I'd go with these again in the future.Side Note: when you upgrade to the HD Cable box (like with Comcast - over your standard Digital), make sure to read the directions and CALL the Cable Company and get the new "box" activated. Don't assume it will work just because you already have an active account. A mistake that cost me at least a half hour, but that doesn't have anything to do with the cables.
Overall, I'm very happy with this little stand. It's cheap in price, compact, portable, and just simply does what I need. Of course if I could change some things, I would like to have the upper support be divided in 1/3's rather then 1/2 in order to position the upper portion so that it's more in contact with my Nook as I like to keep it pretty upright, and this stand doesn't seem be made for that. Also, I think that if the base legs were given a hinge in the middle, then it would also fit smaller tablets.
When you buy this item pay close attention to the shipping charges as you don't want to get ripped off. The two I purchased work flawlessly in my first generation Canon Digital Rebel.
This is an excellent camera, and it's quite versatile: can be used both as a digital camera and a web cam. The only (minor) two complains I have is: the shape of the camera; it's harder to hold than the old Fuji 1400, which is a 1.4MP camera I also have. The lens cover needs an extra push to get it in place to take a picture. Have said that, the camera image is wonderful outdoors, and the LCD is big and beatiful. I think it's very competitve comparing to lots of more expensive cameras for family style photos.
I have owned this camera for about two years. It has been on many trips without missing a beat. I took my daughters to the park to take photos for a Father's Day project, & the photos turned at just as good as a professional photographer we had used for senior pix. They were stunning! The pictures were sharp & clean, the colors were bright, vibrant, & true. We even had a couple of the pictures enlarged to 8x10 size & they were still just beautiful.The camera is easy to use. It has the versatility to take video as well & the footage was very good & the sound really surprised me at how clear it was! I didn't expect it to be very good, so I was pleasantly surprised.The manual is also a plus. The instructions are clear & easy to understand. You don't have to be a professional to understand the directions.I would recommend this camera to friends & family.
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.
Yes, I did try the 3rd party "compatible" inks, and had to throwthem out along with the prints because of bluish tints that just would not go away no matter how I tried to adjust the printer configurations.Especially when you're taking pictures of your babies, it's more than worth the extra money to buy the genuine Canon inks and know that the pictures will print beautifully.Very happy with the economical Canon i470D printer and these inks that produce just beautiful, bright and vivid prints.
excellent radio. Reception is far better than what we would normally get in our valley. Works great and like the option of being able to charge your cell phone. With power outages and hurricane season, it's well worth the $$. Like the convenient carrying case too. Bright orange color makes it easy to find in a rush!
The number was what we were told would work. It was a lot smaller and Would not bring up my computer. I give it a very poor rating If they had told me it was like that I would not have order it. I would have tried something larger..
I've been trying a lot of headsets over the past couple years for various things I do between gaming and communications. This is by far, the best one I have used!The sound is excellent (though Sennheiser usually is), but the voice carries great also. unlike other headsets that I have used this one is great at filtering out the background noises without having to run the "noise reduction" stuff that never seems to work. The microphone is just placed well so it picks up on what you say and not much else.The unit is very comfortable to wear for several hours at a time without ear fatigue and it doesn't blow everyone around me out. There is an inline volume control for the unit to set things to your personal level, and an off/on switch for the mic. The USB is a dongle that lets you convert to 3.5mm so it's not a requirement if you don't have the extra USB available.While this is not the best sounding pair of Sennheiser's I own, it's much better than most of the other headphones that I've tried over the past couple years. I strongly recommend this to anyone who has the room to use it, or just wants to hear things better.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas, my husband has a huge record collections, he has been busy recording them to cd. The first one we received had a defect, but when I called the company they were so helpfull, and within two day's we had a new one, they even took care of the shipping charge to send it back. I would not hesitate to buy this again, and I will try to go to this company for anything else their service was excellent.
i think its great for my workouts. at least i know how far i run now. the only thing i don't like it's limited storage capacity.
Bust Buy wanted $20 bucks for HDMI cables but I knew I could find them cheaper online. Imagine my surprise when I found them *this* cheap on Amazon. Well, I replaced the YPbPr cables from my cable box to my HDTV with the new HDMIs expecting to be astounded and...I was astounded. The colors were all washed out. I thought to myself, "I probably have to adjust my video settings because of the high quality signal," (I had done this to get the best image from the component cables). But I had just moved a bunch of furniture away from the wall and then back so I was feeling a bit lazy. While recovering I decided to read the small number (comparatively speaking) of negative reviews on this product. It seems some other people had experienced my problem as well as flicker issues. I looked up from my laptop and sure enough--I almost got dizzy watching the picture dance around the screen. I immediately plugged my old cables back in (which made the TV image appear as if I was looking through a clear pane of glass in comparison) and filed for a refund. They may work OK on older HD products or for people who don't really pay attention to image quality and just need a cable to connect their Cable Box/X-Box/Blue Ray Player to their fancy new TV but they did not work for me. I'm not a videophile by any means but I was hoping for a better picture quality than from my analog cables--or at least the same level (YPbPr is quite good). But THESE ARE BAD. Spend a few bucks more and don't buy Made-In-Wherever crap.
Connecting was easy. However, there is no difference in performance from when I connect to my PC's serial port. It does allow me to free up my serial port, but that's about all that's different. If you're looking for faster syncing, forget about it.
This Transcend 2GB, 120x has not failed yet, but the Transcend 2GB 80x CF card that I purchased a month earlier failed and I lost some very important images. I was using it in my Canon 30D. I tried several different Software Recovery programs to retreive the images and none of them worked. I have tried to contact Transcend Technical Support through their website but they failed to respond. I do not recommend Transcend CF cards. This experience has taught me to pay a little more and stick with the proven brands, Sandisk, Lexar and Kingston.
This battery pack, when new and when fully charged, will take around 200 pictures, taken rapid fire on an old PowerShot S10, until completely drained (it won't even playback pictures). That's enough to fill up one 128MB flash card at 1600 1200 resolution, medium compression. I was very surprised. I inherited this camera and immediately got a new battery pack; and realized that this camera is not the power hog as I once thought--the previous owner seriously didn't take care of the batteries, and before I learned the intricacies of NiMH batteries, neither did I.To prolong your battery life, be sure to drain the battery completely before charging again. NiMH batteries capacities drop if you keep &quot;topping it off&quot; before a trip if it was only half drained. Also, do not leave your battery on the charger, especially if you have two batteries. I've done it, and I know. They become anemic and drop out after 4 or 5 shots.Just thought this piece of information would be useful.Canon would be thanked profusely if they released a Lithium Ion version (and charger) for this battery, so that we can avoid this battery conditioning nonsense and &quot;top-off&quot; whenever we like!
Having used for almost 2 years the printer failed and wont print anymore.From what I can gather, the purge unit or waste ink pads are faulty or need cleaning.Cost to fix is more than the MP390 price, so my advice is to stay clear of all Canon printers really.I used HP and Epson all my PC life(20 years) and found no problems with these, what a mistake it was buying this Canon MP390..they know about it as well, as they have been discontinued.Many people swear by Canon and some even SWEAR AT THEM !!..I am the latter.They much slower and quality no where near as good as HP and Epson..Other brands not sure of..Again..stay clear of these..Carl
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
I owned a pair of these speakers which worked very well over the years. They've been outside for years and finally lost their quality sound. I wanted the exact same type of speaker so they would mount and look the same. I specifically looked for this model speaker instead of the SE version. The only thing I dislike is the driver is a special non-round 3 screw mount style which means I can't refurbish the old speakers for inside use by upgrading the drivers. The new drivers look much more environmental than the older ones as the cone material has been upgraded to some type of plastic.
I keep this on my coffee table to put my iPad in. Keeps the iPad vertical, handy, and visible. There a rubber pad along the edges for a no-slip effect. It sits there securely. This item is a steal at this price.
I was attracted to Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer because of it's advertised versatility (all those buttons AND a tilt wheel). Well, after less than a year the left mouse button - the primary "clicker" - went bad. I've never had a mouse fail so quickly and so thoroughly. I had expected a higher quality product from Microsoft.
I have been a Canon Rebel fan since the first 6.1MP body first came out. I have always loved that camera.I upgraded to the XTi body a little over a year ago and am very pleased with it. It takes a great picture (if slightly grainy at high ISOs).The controls are intuitive and well placed. Some of the more obscure ones took me a few minutes to find in the menu, but they're there. As a landscape photographer, I particulary like the mirror lockup feature. I missed that in the earlier Rebel body. (It was actually in the programming but disabled and there were some hacks available on the net to unlock it, but I was reluctant to void the warranty).Unlike the earlier Rebel body, the XTi is small. Uncomfortably small. To fix this, I bought the battery grip, which not only solves this problem, but also doubles the battery life, as well as adding another shutter release so that you can hold the camera "normally" when shooting vertical. I highly recommend getting the battery grip. (The battery grip does not report the battery strength correctly though, but you can shoot for a very long time before the battery meter drops suddenly from 100% to 0%. But that's not really an issue since the grip comes with an additional battery "sled" which takes AA batteries. So that is an additional nice backup battery feature).The EF-S 18-55mm lens that comes in the kit is a great starter lens. The focusing motor is nearly silent and the zoom range is ok.When purchasing additional lenses for this, I highly recommend getting the Image Stabilization (IS) lenses. A bit more expensive, but you'll never regret spending the extra $.In all, an excellent camera, and now that the price has dropped, it's a screaming deal.
That's the only drawback that I find with this camera. 640x480 still pictures means you still have to lug the old digital still camera along as well...As for the 'proprietary' MOD file format, don't be fooled - simply transfer the files to your PC and rename the extension to MPG. The files will open & display just fine in whatever video software you already have. No need to buy ridiculous add-on software!
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
Once the Harmony Remote is set up properly the remote works like a charm. Now I use the 880 instead of the five remotes that I had to use in the past.Because of a series of timing problems (plus having to teach the new remote commands using an advanced Raw option), I had to contact Harmony tech support. They were very patient and mostly helpful.The documentation that comes with the Logitech product is sparse. The on-line documenation is better; however, the on-line documentation does not go deep enough to cover all the issues that faced me - hence the many calls to tech support.In the May 27th New York Times it was said that because of the complexities in setting up universal remotes, some new owners are paying consultants hundreds of dollars to effect correct setup.
Although the sound is a bit flat in the mid range, the stage is pretty good for the price. I bought these as a carry around pair of cans I could use with my iPhone. It fills that need quite well. Comfy fit, good sound, great value. The negatives are that the material of the pads can make you get a hot ear. I'm comparing it to my beyerdynamics 990. My 990 are super comfy and has a felt like finish leaving your ear pretty cool. Other negatives are the build quality being pretty cheap, and the bulky size.With all that in consideration, I would recommend this to anyone looking for cans in at under 100. At that price I think your top choices are Gredo and Sony and these. All good headphones for diff reasons, but I think this one gets the edge for comfort, sound, and value.
Worked great right out of the box. The unit is light and can get dragged around by heavier objects. We used velcro to make it stay in one place. No problems. You won't be disappointed.
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.
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.
I purchased this scanner for the 35mm negitive scanning. I wasn't disappointed. I setup the machine, installed the software and was up and running scanning negitives in about 30 Minutes. Very nice negitive scanning at 1200x1200 for the price ( I was not interested in purchasing a 400.00 film scanner). Photo scanning was simular in quality. Overall a good product.The only thing from making it a 5-Star was the time it took toscan negitives was about 3 minutes though it seemed like forever.
According to other reviewers, this case may not be the greatest for C60's, but it's the perfect case for my Olympus Stylus 500.Initially I worried its dimensions would fit too small, but it is actually fairly roomy for the Stylus 500 model. It's not too snug, so taking the camera in and out of the case is very easy and I've never had a problem fumbling my camera in the process.I feel my camera is well protected in this case, and at the same time the case is not too bulky. I'm even able to carry it around in a small purse. I would imagine the only downside is that there is no place to put a spare battery, but overall I think it is a great buy for the Stylus 500.
Nice drive and a good price - but the title is incorrect:&quot;TDK 4x2;16x10x32 Internal IDE DVD+R/-RW/CD-RW Driveby TDK &quot; Is *does not* read or write DVD -R or DVD -RW. The description lists the correct formats.
Super simple stand that is portable and sturdy.The product was definitely larger then what I had imagined but anything smaller would not provide sufficient stability. It's just a hair shorter them my nexus 7.The notches that hold the bottom of the device hold the tablet well and doesn't seem like it will be of any issue.
i am a commercial video editor and was looking for a professional quality speaker system for my computer. the HARDCORE POWERED MULTIMEDIA by TELEX has excellent audio quality that's distorion free. plus it hooked up easy. i'm really, really happy. and Amazon.com had the best price. Thanks!
The PowerShot A520 is advertised as "The Right Camera For Any Person" which I will testify as true. Since I have gotten this digital camera I have never waited around for expensive film to be developed, but instead I print out my pictures right at home. This product comes with software that allows me to format and manipulate pictures the way I would like them to be. The crystal clear 1.8-inch display shows me the picture I have taken within seconds whereas many other brands and models like the Samsung Maxima don't even have a screen to view the moment I just captured. The convenient switch from taking to viewing pictures just takes the flick of a switch. While the screen may not be as large as the 2.5-inch screen of the Olympus SP-350, it gets the job done. Size does matter when it comes to cameras, the smaller the better. You don't want a big, bulky one to carry around during family picnics and Christmas gatherings. The A520 model is wide but not awkward compared to the Canon A610 at a massive 2.9 pounds. Zooming in is exceptional for a camera of this small size; this camera may not have the focus of a professional photographer's camera, but it is perfect for those in-the-moment party pics. Many would expect the above features to be standard, but the random, personal features are a bonus. This camera allows you to choose themes for your camera like planets or birds. These themes allow for fun sound effects when taking and viewing photos. The thirteen different modes may also seem like a bonus, but they're not necessary. These modes let you chose the setting you are taking a picture in to get the optimum quality. Thirteen is a bit much if you ask me; I just leave it on auto, which works well enough. This camera has all the necessary fundamentals and then some to satisfy all of your digital camera qualifications.
Works great. Limits audio as described. RCA audio in audio out, no remote, volume knob. good for money.
This remote is very flashy, but I found it actually far worse than using multiple remotes. First of all, I hated the touch of the remote. The surface is completely flat, with hidden membrane buttons arranged under it. The feel was cheap.Second, the programmability wasn't all I wanted. The set of buttons on the remote available for use with, for example, a DVR are pre-configured. Sure, you can re-learn any button that's lit up, but half the buttons aren't in DVR mode and that's just your hard luck. So I had to program TiVo buttons in a number of locations that were both hard to reach and made no sense, even though there were better-labeled buttons in better places. They weren't associated with the DVR button, so I lose.Finally, the motion sensor is totally useless, as noted. One moment, it's turning on with absolutely no detectable reason; the next, I'm shaking it and it's not turning on.Not worth it. I returned it and am glad I did.
Bought this a few months ago since the A80 is now the in cannon camera, so the price point on the A75 has dropped. It seems that you can get a 3.2MP at a good price these days if you shop around. I have been happy with my A75. I dont think you get a better bang for your buck unless you move up to the SLR digital camers with their shorter shutter speed. But for the $200-$300 range this is a great buy.
I have gone through 3 sets of these now.... They serve their purpose until they rip apart at the silver metal section/from the black cord section. I have taken great care of them, but eventually, they always separate. I will not be purchasing another set, and suggest you look elsewhere.
I took a shot at this at the same time I bought my LG 42" LCD. Trust me, you do not have to spend a lot of money on these if you don't want to. This cable, used inconjunction, with my Sony HD DVD player is great! Even the classic movies look clearer and sharper and the new Disney/ Pixar movies blow us away with the picture. My only regret is not getting a couple more of these for other devices.
I just received it today, setup the date/time, and was taking pictures in five minutes... Downloaded to the desktop and they looked great... Serial port is very slow though... Use the USB or the PCMCIA adapter (not included) for MUCH faster downloads.... TRUE its only a 2X zoom, but there are lens adapters available from Kodak that will double the zoom, so you will get a 4X zoom... My advise is go for the pixels.... get the dc280
You can hear every word while watching a movie or whatever. The only negative are the ear buds, they start to bug you after having them in your ears for a while, otherwise their nice and not just for the hard of hearing.
Very easy to use, and produces excellent results for the cost. Don't skimp on the accessories, though--you'll need the extra lenses and flash.
Quick and easy setup even for me. My only regreat is thinking 5 ports was plenty.Terry
Only after 3 days of owning this GPS I made up my mind to return the device for the lack of quality performance within it. Here are only a FEW reasons why I didn't like this GPSCons:- Routes are usually the "long way" and could be shortened dramatically (Sometimes it actually directs me to do a complete circle and then tell me to go another direction after completing the circle!!?!)- Just as the previous reviewer stated, There is a Button that is SUPPOSE to send you back to the Menu, but doesn't work AT ALL. And with that being said, you already losing your money that you paid for.- The battery life is just horrible, my battery only lasted about 2 hours, eventhough it should last AT LEAST 3 hours.- The map itself was off while driving (I was on the highway and it was displaying that I was on the access road!?)- Now you're thinking, "Well it does play mp3 and videos right?" Well you are right but in terms of the video and Photos, the resolution is so bad that it makes the videos and photos look like a yellow/red negative film strip. But the sound is rather decent.The only positive thing about this Navigation system would have to be the Cover Art of the Box, which was one of the reasons why I was interested in getting it, but it seems as though they spent more time and $$ rather than the GPS's performance overall.Only get this GPS is your not willing to spend a lot of $$ but at the same time, you get what you paid for...
The dock portion of this works great. The radio frequency remote is only a tad better than an IR remote. I have to be within three feet of a line of site of the dock for the remote to work. Outside of this range, it simply doesn't perform. I could have saved money and purchased a line of sight with IR remote and bought IR repeaters.Amazon shipped this unit late. It took over 12 business days to get the unit from the time I order it. Free shipping is no bargain. I could have recieved the unit from NewEgg in three days for only a $1 more than I paid at Amazon.
Works great in my canon SD 750. Given the price, it is a good deal.
These AKG headphones are a good buy. Their quality is much better then most in the same price range. The have a well balanced sound between the lows, mids and highs. They provide very natural sound reproduction which allows you to clearly hear the detail in the music. I have found other headphones in this price range to be lacking in bass or highs and also poor at producing the detail in the music. I would recommend these headphones to someone looking for above average sound in this price range.
I actually got a micro USB cable....complete waste of time. The bag had the correct SKU number on it, but is packaged wrong.
This is the perfect item for the average, non-techie who just wants to take pictures to keep or e-mail to friends. It's simple to install and use and there's tons of great stuff in the program to play around with. I recommend it highly for people who don't want to get swamped with technicalities or complicated computer manipulation. It's simple, it takes great pictures and it's inexpensive. Great for beginners and amateurs like me.
This is the only underwater camera I have purchased, and I chose this one based on reviews here. I used the camera while snorkeling in Cancun, and only three photos even produced images. And those images weren't good. The first place I went, the water wasn't super clear, but the photos were worse than I expected -- negatives show slide after slide of nothing. The next place we went snorkeling was a cenote -- a limestone cave. The cave was extremely dark and required flashlights part of the time. Not surprisingly, none of those photos came out. If you are snorkeling only in pristine water with perfect visibility, then maybe you will get some shots, but otherwise I'd say don't even bother bringing this camera with you. The viewfinder is tiny, and if you are wearing a snorkel mask, as I was, you won't be able to really see what you're aiming at anyway.
Purchased a REFURB through ebay slightly over 1 year ago (Jan 2008) and decided to purchase an additional warranty(square trade). I paid about $350 + shipping for the TV and was very pleased until December 2008 when I went to turn it on one day and NOTHING! I have no idea what the problem was & cannot imagine what led to it~ The TV was wall mounted (by contractor), NOT hooked up to cable,as I used a simple antenna, and I did have a DVD player connected to the TV. Filed a claim with warranty provider & the TV was repaired & sent back to me. I tried 3 different times to call and find out what the problem had been but was never able to get an answer. Seems to be working fine but I'm keeping my fingers crossed since the warranty has expired!!Update: Dec 2012~ I just changed my review from 3 stars to 5 because Tv has worked great ever since- no problems whatsoever!
Very good priced at Amazon.[com] Bought it and loved it.No defects and the image is sharp.
PC with HDMI output to hook to the TV: $600diNovo Edge Keyboard: $150Watching content off the Web through my 52-incher without having to get off the couch: Priceless!Used to use a Adecco trackball RF wireless keyboard, but this one not only looks way better sitting in my living room, but the track pad is much easier to use than the track ball was - more accurate.
This camera is great for projecting an image but leaves quite a bit to be desired for taking rapid pictures. I am told that is a function of the camera not being a USB 2 device.
This bag has been a great purchase; it has been a surprise for us because it is more than perfect for the use we gave to it; we were looking for a bag that was very plain inside my black backpack and its size fits properly to my medical devices.
This router worked great. I had no problems setting it up or getting everything to connect. I would definitely recommend.
Cables came in two days with just standard delivery! I was able to set up another TV on the opposite side of the room using this 25' cable (BTW similar cables are upwards of $150 at Best Buy). Great sound and picture. No problems.
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.
We originally were watching movies outside on a white bed sheet hung on the back of the house and then I saw this big inflatable screen and ordered it. We just love it!!! Easy set-up and take down.My kids just love when it is movie night, their friends, our neighbors and family love it.Much easier set-up then duct taping a sheet to the back of the house. No wrinkles in the screen like you would have with the bed sheet.I truly recommend this product.
Greetings, the flash works great, only bad thing is I have a nikkor 28-200 af d if, but with my 24-50 lens and 50mm afd if f1.8 is a great help, wonderful
I drive a Ford Escort. I'm not entirely sure what year it is, but I know it's from the late '90s. I bought this product because of the reviews that said it works fine with cars that have the auto-reverse feature. This is not the case for me, though this does work better than the Sony adapter I had that would stay on side one for a maximum of ten seconds before switching to side two and staying there. With this adapter, it's kind of a crap shoot. Sometimes it will reverse several times during one song and sometimes it will reverse once every few songs. On the plus side, this one at least switches back to side one on its own. So it's not intolerable, but it's annoying.
This is a great little stand, especially for the price. I usually leave it on my kitchen table for when I'm eating and want to prop the ipad up. A nifty little thing is that there are little notches where the ipad actually touches the stand which are lined with some sort of rubbery foam to help protect your ipad. When the stand is folded up, it's small enough to throw into my carrier bag, along with the charger and cords.The only caveats I would point out are that while this stand is great on a table or flat surface, it's obviously not going to be stable on a bed or lap (unlike my husband's ipad stand, which is a flat, solid device) and if you use the ipad in portrait mode, you have to flip the rotation in order to allow enough room for the charger.
This was kind of tricky to figure out, but the instructions were detailed and the pictures were done well enough that I got two of these installed in half an hour. It made the installation look much nicer and the universal fit was awesome. The only issue I had was there wasn't a nice way to deal with the extra cable when you had it nice and tight. It would have been perfect if there were holes to thread the extra cable into to keep it out of the way. As it was, I just pushed it behind the PC.
I purchased 2 of these cables. 1 of them charges but does not sync. The other one does not charge or sync (if you fiddle with the USB plug, it sometimes is recognized). I tried this on 3 different iPhone 5's. Yes, I tried both orientations of connecting them.Now I have to go through the hassle of returning them.I also purchased 2 cables from Easy Service Network (B009XUMZV0). These both work and were cheaper.
Wrong adapter, not satisfied with order at all!!!!Was supposed to get an adapter for us-everywhere else but got opposite
I am not computer savvy and I found the Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB adapter very easy to set up. And it connected immediately to my Linksys Wireless router. If I can get it to work, anyone should be able too. It is not as fast as being direct connected via wire, but it worked just great for me.I have been very satisfied with it. I only notice the slower rate of transfer when I have a large download. But I usually use this computer just as a remote terminal and not my main computer. I find that it is fine for browsing, sending e-mails and updating websites. Note; this review does not address a situation where you may want to use it to play a graphic intensive online game. I have computers set up for gaming in another room connected to the main router.
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 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
As other people have written, the PalmConnect USB Kit only works sporadically. I frequently have to restart my PC to get the sync to work. Otherwise, the sync does not happen at all or it gets hung up.This is beyond frustrating, since I can't imagine Palm not being aware of this major issue. I went to the Palm website and found no solution. This is the kind of product that you want to box up and ship to the CEO with a post-note that reads: &quot;Thanks for nothing!&quot;
12 years have passed since the murder of a small child and still there are no answers to this mystery. Enter Harriet, the now 12 years old and the sister of the murdered little brother is set on finding the killer. Along with her partner and pal Hely they secretly go about their investigation with the Ratcliff family already their suspect. The Ratcliff's are a family with a history for trouble thus convincing Harriet that they are the prime suspects. Dragging along Hely she goes deeper and deeper and finds herself in serious danger, involved way over her head.Harriet's Mother has been distraught and bedridden all the years since the murder. With nobody to take care of her but her good hearted maid and her relatives, four woman who are terrific characters that Tart has created. Harriet's Grandmother and her three great aunts. Ladies of the south, old ladies each with a very strong personality. Harriet struggles with her family, with her secret search for justice with the infamous Ratcliff boys.What I like about this book is the story is well written, the characters are terrific. The story takes you into the south of the 1970's and pulls you into a great plot.
Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock KitI love it. Perfect for what I wanted. Not only did I get the dock for my camera, but a travel bag for my camera and accessories...I paid less to the kit than I would have for just the dock...Recieved it with in no time at all
Don't waste money buying the expensive version of this battery, save money and buy this one. It works just like the one that came with the camera.
Does what it says!. Stick your flash drive in the slot, the file list opens, select your file and it plays. No hitches. I give it 4 stars because it lacks a s-video and optical output. Component and coaxial out goes to a receiver with video upconversion to HDMI (Yamaha RXV-2700). What I cannot understand is why only Phillips thought of adding a USB port. The other DVD player manuf. must be napping! Get this player, and no more burning to DVD of divx files. Just get a large flash drive (2Gig and over) and you're good to go.
item received better then expected. kids are having a great time recording and viewing themselves on computer and tv. definitely recommend as a low cost , fun video recorder
This cable is working great on our HD TV. Picture and sound are great. Not sure how a Monster Cable that costs a whole lot more could make it any better. Would highly recommend this cable for your HDMI needs.
Cheap cable, works like a charm. Got here fast, no troubles at all. DO NOT buy expensive $50 cables. Just spend a few bucks and get one of these. Awesome.
I have an older house with walls that fall apart if I start putting holes through them for moving speaker wire around. I have been waiting for worthwhile wireless speakers for some time. While EOS may not be perfect, I have been impressed with the clarity, range, and ease of use.Pro's:- Easy to use and very intuitive. I was playing music within 3 minutes of taking it out of the box.- The wireless speaker worked over 100 feet away on a different floor- Recharging the iPod Nano Gen 1(which fit just fine) was a nice, convenient feature.- remote was handy. Ability to add up to 4 speakers is a great option- several friends have commented on how nice it looks, sounds, and how they wish they had one in their home (we've been using ours in the kitchen)- no skipping in any of the music; the wireless did not interfere with my 2.4 Ghz phone or wireless modem signals.Con's:- no off switch; there are blue lights on the base unit and antenna when it is plugged in as well as the antenna on the wireless speaker when plugged in. Seems like a waste of energy.- the wireless speaker's volume is not controllable via the remote. Only the base unit is controlled by the remote. You can adjust volume on the top of the wireless speakerIf wireless speakers is what you are after, the EOS is a good option.
I was very pleased with the fast shipping of these cables and the quality is excellent. I have had absolutely no problems at all and have been using them a solid month or so. They were recommended to me by an electronics buff who owns several sets.
Got the same problem as the former reviewer. It worked fine for about 3-4 months. Then without any specfic reason, it started to freeze up my XP Pro whenever I want to copy anything bigger than 100-200M from my harddrive. I ran the system defragment, re-installed XP, changed from 1394 to USB2. Problem was still there. Sent an e-mail to the company, no response for over 4 weeks.Stay away from this!FYI, my system:HP pavilion ze 1230, AMD(m) 1400+, 512M, 20G. XP Pro SP1, with latest updates.
This item was exactly what I wanted and worked perfectly on the lenses. It fits perfectly and is easy to put on and off.
There is so much written that it makes no sense to write this filter is excellent.The quality is excellent, everyone can to buy.
This was my first Amazon.com purchase. My sons suggested using Amazon rather than the overpriced cables at the electronics outlets for my new HDTV. I was skeptical, but they all said they used Amazon all the time. HDMI cable arrived quickly and hooked up with no problems. I couldn't believe this new one cost me less than $2, when the store wanted $24. Now my neighbor will try Amazon, too.
You won't want to read any further, if you are looking for a comparison to mega-expensive speakers, as I've always been a budget-conscious ht enthusiast. This is quite a crisp little speaker. Dialogue is always clear and precise. This makes a great soundfield, with the four BIC DV-32B bookshelf speakers, and a Sony SA-W2500 subwoofer, running through an Onkyo TX-SR508 receiver. Excellent musicality as well.UPDATE- I keep speaker shopping, because I'm an addict, but I just can't make myself replace this center. or the matching bookshelf speakers. Not sure why BIC hasn't thrown in a sub, and released this configuration as an HTIB system. It would easily be worth $200-$250 for the set. Such rich sound, that continues to amaze.UPDATE #2!I got a great deal on the Polk RM6750 htib. I was excited, because I knew the dimensions were right for my setup. See, I haven't been able to use my BICs since I got my new tv, as the satellites are a tad too tall, and the egg shape prohibits laying them on their sides. Speaker stands are not an option, as wifey won't go for it. I am using a cheap Yamaha speaker set until I can find a new tv stand the wife approves of. I figured the Polks would at least be equal to my BIC speakers, and the satellites could be positioned sideways. Man, was I wrong! The Polk center (sold individually as the RM 6751, I believe) had a tiny bit more detail in the tweeter department, to be fair. But, it totally lost out on voice quality. The BIC shows true authority in that area, where the Polk got lost in the mix, even when punching up the center channel volume. I had the same problem with an Energy Micro set.In short, this BIC is better than the comparably-sized Polk and Energy, to my ears, anyway. No matter how I tried, I can't find a better value. This speaker, and the matching satellites, are too good for you to pass up.
It is little bit difficult to believe Canon is giving away this type of lenses as a standard with their cameras... This will make your camera shine even more!
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!
Great, fast, reliable printer, but HP will not be releasing Vista drivers, so you're SOL if you buy a new computer.
Works great with my Motorola Xoom. I'm able to stand it up in Landscape or Portrait. If I need to charge the product, I flip the Xoom 180 degrees and connect the charger at the top. No need to remove Motorola rubber cover.
i really love this camera. very easy to use without reading tons of instructions. this purchase did not come with a usb. i have been trying to purchase one and have found 2 advertised and i purchased both of them from separate sellers and both cords do not fit the camera. i have an windows xp that does not recognize the sdhc card that this camera uses so i have been unable to download my pictures from the camera. but the camera is great
Needed to connect a non-ethernet-capable lasterjet to a workstation beyond USB2 cable limit.This worked nicely to solve the problem.recommended.
I was like Goldie Locks and tried the Sony ICF-M1000 (not enough bass), the Boston Acoustic Recepter (too much bass) and the Music Hall RDR-1 was just right.
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.
COULD NOT HAVE ASK FOR A BETTER PRODUCT.SHOWED UP IN A TIMELY FASHION AND SEEMS TO BE HOLDING UP GREAT BOUGHT TWO OF THEM
I got this cable to revert my home WiFi system back to hard wired. Don't ask. Anyway, the cable is extremely small and flexible, allowing for very tight routing around a room or two. So far it appears to offer excellent data transmission and was a true deal. Buy it!
I researched what was the best 5 disc changer and this has all the needed features. Continues to get high marks from various consumer groups. Sometimes I have trouble with the automatic play the next dics but I think that is due to a setting I have incorrect. This is the second one I have purchased. First one the power switch is bad we think and it was less money to purchase new than fix. Will probably fix first on the cheap and give to a friend. Then if second one does same thing we know how to fix it.Overall a great player
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 read before purchasing this item that another user experienced that the item quit working after a short while of use.The exact same this has occured to me in one month with minimal use. I have confirmed that it is the cable because two different IPODs do not work with the cable anymore.I suggest buying a better quality one because I just lost my money on buy this one.Grade = F-
Although the wire is a little smaller than the original wire supplied with the camera, it does the job OK
Gret watch, this i smy husbands 3rd. We just keep on buying all the various watches and he collects them, this is his favirate
Works fine and quality seems very good, great product would recommend to anyone who needs good cable for their Iphone 5.
This lens is a great value. Sharp, high contrast images even at large apertures. Great for portraits, landscapes and general "walkaround" photography. Appears to have a warmer color balance than my Canon 28-135mm lens. I noticed some chromatic aberration at small apertures, f/16, f/22 (other reviews do not concur with this). I'm guessing this lens was optimized for use at large apertures.Has a quality, solid feel for its price. The zoom ring rotates in the opposite direction to other canon zooms, which can be annoying if not used often. I feel safe using this often with it's 6-year warranty.My other Canon lensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasseems to have a more neutral color balance, lower contrast and less chromatic aberration at small apertures, so I'll be sticking with that for product photography.The comparable Canon lens to this,Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Camerasis almost $600 more. I don't think that it is $600 better - maybe if it were $300-400 more than this lens it would be competitive.If you don't have money to burn this is an excellent lens.EDIT: After additional shooting, I've noticed the inconsistent focusing that others have mentioned. My 28-135 focuses correctly 95% of the time on my 40D body, compared to this lens which seems to focus correctly about 75% of the time. It seems to favor front focusing. I tried this lens on both XSI and 20D bodies and the same behavior was apparent, but the 20D seemed to be a bit better (maybe not as noticeable because of the lower resolution).
After much research we decided to pay more for this Sony than we otherwise would have paid for other 32" flat screens. The picture is outstanding and the sound quality more than adequate. We invited some friends over who recently purchased a different brand flat screen and have HD reception. They couldn't believe the difference in picture quality. Although she isn't a sports fan, she wouldn't allow us to turn off the football game; she was mesmorized by the beautiful picture.The set was delivered ahead of schedule by a courteous driver.
I was previous cutting up larger photo paper for my test strips and realized it would bea lot easier to just get this smaller size paper to use whole. Of course if you print ona variety of papers you would need the smaller size for each paper type. Right now I amjust learning and using the ILford Variable until I get better.
Fits the phone great and charges quickly! Was everything the description said it would be and at this price I ordered a couple of more.
I have used the unit for 2 weeks. I love the picture (component connection) and I love the sound (optical connection). I was very frustrated because REWIND AND FAST FORWARD functions are NOT OBVIOUS ON THE REMOTE AND NOT PRESENT ON THE MACHINE.I was getting ready to throw it away when I reread page 21 of the manual and realized the non standard up and down arrows are used to rewind and fast forward.
I recieved it super fast and was exactly what I couldnt find in any stores around me. Thanks
I got my Nikon D40x a couple of months ago. This is my first experience with an slr and dslr. Nikon made this upgrade to the world of slr so much easier with some really great preset modes. Canon wins in Feature-to-feature comparison for similar price - but after we tried both camera (Nikon and Camera), we loved the nikon's picture results much better than that from Cannon. I love it so far.Cheers!
The box delivers as expected (works well on Canon MX850, including scan and fax).To install with Windows 7:- Run Setup-Wizard (Wizard.exe) in Windows Vista SP2 compatibility mode with admin-rights to configure print server.- update firmware using LAN connectionTo scan/fax with Windows 7- First time: run Setup-Wizard (Wizard.exe) in Windows Vista SP2 compatibility mode with admin-rights to install all drivers- Make sure to "connect" using the print-server utility icon- Scan using right-click menu of printer or inside your favourite application
I bought three of those to use at a busy rehearsal studio to connect iPods and other devices to the P.A. they do exactly that. no complaints.
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.
The Logitech Harmony's best feature is that I handed it to my wife and it worked for the first time out. No other remote, and especially no combination of remotes, has that feature and it's one that, as Tech Support guy in my house, I just love. The thing is also easy to set up and easy to customize. Good show, Logitech!!
At first I loved this mouse because of the features but then the wireless USB adapter bent a little and a resistor came off.I tried to solder the resistor back on but it didn't work all the time so I decided to get help from Logitech. They said I had to buy a replacement part and they didn't attempt to fix it as an warranty item. Their web site had the part to be ordered but their online order form didn't work so I had to call them and order it. I did so, and even after paying a ridiculous amount for shipping such a small part, I still haven't gotten it a month later.Other annoyances are having to change the battery, the battery never fitting right and sometimes coming loose inside while using the mouse, and since it's small, it doesn't fit quite right in my hand even though my hands are small and after using it for 3 months, I never really got used to it.
I bought the Kodak Easy Share CX 6230 new at a big-box retail store eight years ago.As part of the purchase I bought a Kodak 64 MB SD memory card which was a great investment!I bought a cheap, generic digital camera new before purchasing this camera. The Kodak was definitely an upgrade and for slightly less money! So the price was reasonable.This camera has worked well for me throughout the years and it is a dependable camera for what it is.What it is- it's a simple point-and-shoot camera. There are not a lot of fine-tune adjustments.Never tried the video feature but the other settings on the control knob work well-Automatic,Landscape,and Close-up worked well enough to suit me.This camera would be great for teens. It's a no-fuss unit.Pictures in a dark setting are not a strength for this camera. Photos using the zoom on maximum can look a bit blurry,especially around the edges.Another minor annoyance is that the ok button to the left of the viewing window on the back is way too "touchy".By that, I mean that if you don't push the button exactly in the center it will not confirm what you are doing whether deleting pictures,setting the date ec...It eats batteries like any digital camera. We tried lithium batteries and found that they lasted longer, but I'm not sure that they last long enough to justify the added expense. Rechargeable batteries would be a better solution in my opinion.For durability: This camera has lasted a long time with no problems. It's never been dropped or abused(batteries left in,exposed to weather etc..) either though.For everyday snapshots and durability this camera is a solid choice. Not a bad choice for a beginner.It has proven to be an excellent investment for what I needed at the time!
Great alarm clock with light and vibration features. Only thing I do not like is the snooze button is also the light switch, which also causes the alarm feature to turn off if you use it with the alarm on.
the Targus 4-port mini usb hub is great to use. it also functions well and i'm very satisfied with the item from Amazon.
had a few of these cables for a few years nothing gone wrong at all with them. also don't let people talk you into high priced cables, there all the same they carry the same signal across with the same type of wire.
Bought this in Dec 2004. It broke in May 2005. Philips is supposed to do a reduced cost exchange and I'm still waiting in July 2005.Apparently, the quality of this player leaves a lot to be desired. And to top it off, try dealing with the customer service personnel in Manila who just don't seem to get anything done.
The Nikon Action 8X40 Binocular works especially well for bird watching, I could see that they would be fine for sporting events as well. The optics produce a clear, well illuminated image. Construction is well done, the binocular looks and feels good. For the price, this binocular provides what most casual users would want, I am quite impressed overall.
And labor is so expensive, most shops want $50 just to open it up! My Stylus 740 never had this problem, although the 740 is not a photo printer. At ~$200 it needs to perform better, longer.
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 tried to go through the installation instructions for the wireless range expander and found that my PC system consistently failed either to find the range expander in the network, or that it could not be set up and run properly when it could be found. I called Linksys and worked through some diagnostics with a technician. After several failures, he informed me that I should return the product to the store where I bought it.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
could use a microscope attachment and a real customer service line/ but i love this. some glitches, but none out of the ordinary, but more memory.
Good switch....just plug up to power and plug in your Ethernet devices and it just works!
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.
I brought the box home, unpacked it and was happy to see the simplified directions for hooking the machine up. Unlike TiVo, the ReplayTV 5000 series has both a phone hookup as well as broadband ethernet. I have read many reviews that criticize the modems in the machines so if you have an ethernet connection that is the route that you want to take. Connections to the cable box, TV and audio system were easy. Once the ethernet cable was set I turned on the machine and watched it go through initial set-ups which included downloading new software (guess it could see through the router!). After choosing the correct cable box I was set to go.The ReplayTV has worked flawlessly since I started using it. Two of the features that set it apart from TiVo are Commerical Advance and Internet sharing. I have not used Internet Sharing yet and really don't know if I will but I have used Commerical Advance while watching replays of various shows I've recorded. I would agree that this feature works correctly about 80% of the time, but even when it's not right on the money it's close enough so it's not a pain.The ReplayTV is easy to program. Searching for your favorite shows or movies can be done from your TV as well as the internet site... The system connects with the servers nightly to update channel listings as well as downloading software updates and receive programming ...This unit has been a joy. But that said I've read horror stories where the unit has stopped working after a few weeks or months. I think that's a risk you take with any electronic/computer equipment. As for the future of the ReplayTV I think it looks bright with Denon & Marantz. Buy it, plug it in and watch TV like you never have before.
Great price for the length, fits the USB ports nicely (unlike some cables, where the fit is really tight or does not seat in the USB port correctly). It works as intended, need I say more!
Looking for something a little more substantial than the kit lense for my new D50, I purchased one of these based upon net reviews. It is sturdy beyond my imagination, looks quite cool on the D50, and heavy enough to function as the anchor for a small boat. Nevertheless, it balances well, is adequately sharp (much better than the 28-70 Tokina I once owned), and I'll bet outperforms that kit lense, except in terms of reach. Somewhat prone to flare, but I can't think of any reasonably priced lense with this size front element that isn't. Just be careful what you're doing. Sometimes referred to as the Plastic Fantastic, it feels like all metal (or else some new super plastic!) Smooth zoom and focus rings, nicely differentiated ribbing for feel. Reasonably accurate in autofocus, although hunts a bit in low light. I'm quite pleased with this, although the short zoom range on an APS-C size sensor results in more changing, and thus the potential for dust motes. Works quite well on my Nikon 35mm. Can't believe Tokina can make a profit at this price with these materials and fit/finish. Recommended.
I have no real qualifications for writing this reviews aside from the fact I own. Before these headphones I listen to music in my vehicle (which has a decent, if factory installed, sound system) and on poorly placed ear-buds that I picked up for $3 on Woot. Before these headphones I had no idea what was I missing.I was searching for a nice pair of over the ear head phones that would be comfortable for an upcoming road trip, that did not block out all surrounding noise but merely muffled it, and weren't ugly. (Beats are ugly. Skull candy can be cute but I think they be more of a fashion accessory. I have doubts that serious audio equipment is sold next the register of the same places I buy my shoes.) These fit those requirements, my budget, and are rather cute without being so girly my husband wouldn't be tempted to try them. (Of course, now I think they can be more girly. I don't want to share!)Despite what one review said, these headphones are comfortable. I could easily wear them all day if life would allow me to sit at computer to listen to music and write all day. No such luck yet. The top pad is soft and conforms to my head nicely. Maybe it's a because I have a dainty head, not sure, but I find them extremely comfortable. They ever aren't bad when worn around my neck as I submit judgement to latest argument amid the restless natives that dwell in the home.The surround sound is awesome. I've never had headphones like these but I find it amazing. The bass is wonderful but so is the rest of the sound quality. Everything I've thrown at them has left me in awe. I haven't tried the disc it came with yet but that is designed to make them sound good. Chopin, however, doesn't care. Everything from techno, pop, classical, folk and more, has left me in awe. (disclaimer; I haven't tried blues or jazz yet and don't plan to.) I also find I listen to music at a much lower level than I do with ear buds or just the computer speakers, something I will never do willing again.Anyway, I have no real way to rate them but I gave them five stars because they make me smile so much every time I wear them. If your a music listening amateur like me, get them. You'll be blown away.
I never would have believed I could buy a 4 Gig flash drive with an external metal case for under $25. Memory storage has really come down in price, but I didn't think it had gotten that low. I had some trouble figuring out what "U3" means, since I'm not a total tech geek. I guess it means you don't have to install any software to be able to use the drive on any computer with an OS later than 2000?This flash drive is so good, other people where I work plan to buy them. The healthcare organization where I work stopped allowing direct purchase of flash drives because so many people were losing them. Now we can buy our own and lose them!
Thank heavens I bought this item from Amazon. I was able to get my return processed from the website while waiting on hold with the Harmony Group.This item is a piece of junk. The charger I received was rated at 8 Volts and the battery was 3.7 volts. The battery fried during the initial charging period, and the unit never programmed correctly.Logitech's customer support is clueless. They told me that I programmed the 880 incorrectly, and specifically said that since my TV remote used sequential stepping to go thru video1-7 I couldn't use discrete selection to choose the correct video inputs for TV, DVD, etc. The funny thing is that I followed the website instructions, which asked which Video input was used for TV viewing. I finally gave up on customer support and decided to return the item to Amazon.
A whole lot faster than my 10Mb switch. I have not noticed the excessive temperatures that some reviewers describe.
i think these points and content are over price but what can you do...this is a good deal for these points though cause i've looked around. recommend.
This is a great laptop mouse that is small and the cord can be wound around and stored. The laser allows its use on any surface except glass, including your lap.
Delivered fast, as ordered, no problems, My son is a DJ and had to connect several components to his Laptop and needed extra usb drives and this works perfectly
A convenient product for any laptop where you would rather not have your fingers do the walking. A good price as well.
Like most of you, I purchased this DVD player for 2 reasons. It was cheap, and it was one of the few DVD players that were small enough to fit next to my TV on my chest of drawers. Great deal, right?Well, I've had this thing for about 5 months and I can tell you, it won't last. Often times the DVD that's playing will just freeze, forcing you to restart the DVD player. Other times it won't even read the DVD when you put it in, and just gets stuck on the "Loading" screen, which forces you to restart the player. I've also noticed that if I stack more than 4 DVDs with cases on top of the DVD player, it also effects the playing. It just seems to be a very fragile cheaply made item.If it's worth it to you to fork out $35-$50 on a DVD player that will last you about 6 months, then this product is for you.
Very good purchase. Happy with it! I think it has excellent sound quality for the price and even can compete with more expensive alternatives. I am sure there are some products with much better sound quality, but if not willing or able to spend more than $200+ I would recommend this!!
Perfect cheap HDMI cable. HDMI cables transfer digital signal-either you see the image or you don't. You aren't going to increase the quality of your picture by using monster sized HDMI cables with super 24k gold plating.These do exactly what they are supposed to do: transfer a digital signal. They do seem of a cheaper build quality, but like I said that doesn't really matter as long as they work
I bought this product to connect my digital rebel xt camera. Although it was not on the approved list of cameras, this item worked fine at transferring pictures. The problem with this product is in the speed of the data transfer. If you are only transferring 100 MB of data then it will only take about 5 minutes to transfer your pictures and should work well for your purposes. The real problem comes for people with Digital SLR cameras who use the raw image format. The Raw and JPEG images will transfer fine to the Ipod, but if you use the JPEG+Raw image setting, on an 8 megapixel camera, each picture will take approximately 11-12 MB. You could easily fill a 1 GB card in a day and want to transfer them to the Ipod and clear your card for the next day on a vacation. The problem is that although the camera is a USB 2.0 - the transfer speeds of the pictures are only about .3 mb a second (well slower than the max of USB 1.0). This takes in the neighborhood of 45-60 minutes to empty a 1 gb card. Since the ipod drive is spinning for an hour straight, it seems to dimish the capacity to about 15-20%. If you tried to empty a 2 GB card, I'm not even sure it could handle that. In addition, the camera connector occupies the same space as the bottom connector so I have been unable to find a way to charge and transfer at the same time. The camera also suffers a drain when on continuously for 45-60 minutes.I have used the digital drives with the hard drives and built in compactflash reader and they copy 1 GB of pictures in roughly 10 minutes depending on the speed of the card used. I thought I would be able to use the Ipod to store my pictures while on vacation, but the transfer speeds are just too slow to make that feasible with a Digital SLR. If you are shooting on a 4 megapixel camera and not taking too many pictures, it may work well for you. Overall, I cannot recommend this product for those with a 5 megapixel camera or greater.I hope Apple will speed up the transfer speed in the next implementation of this product to true USB 2.0 speeds, then this would be a "killer tool" for those wanting to use the excess capacity of their Ipod to act as a digital photo library.
This is an excellent addition to your professional photography equipment to mount different types of lights to your existing light stands. We use them alot to mount our Nikon SB800 wireless flash units to our light stands to create a wireless setup for on-location shooting. The multiclamp has a place for an umbrella if you desire to use one.
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.
I have used a wireless telephone with headset, such as this, for more than 10 years. The GE units have worked well but don't hold up for very long.This was my first Plantronics unit. Very well built with good sound quality but with a major flaw: It drops the wireless computer network everytime that I answer a call or turn it on. Yes, you can press the channel button and find a new channel, but by the time that you realize that you have a conflict, all internet connections have been lost and need to be re-established. For some reason it appears that it defaults back to the same channel each time that it is turned off, so when the next call comes in, down goes the network. Sorry, but this one is going back after 1/2 day use.I spoke with Plantronics support, and they informed me that the default channel on the telphone cannot be set (a fault on Plantronics part), but that I should set my wireless router to either channel 6 or 1 to solve the problem. I tried both with the same results: whenever I use the phone the router goes down.
I bought this TV from a local electronics store. Seeing as it is a 2004 model, the salesman gave me a GREAT deal. About $600 less than I've seen it online. For the money, it can't be beat. The picture quality is very good, especially with Discovery HD Theater and my Xbox 360. Setup was easy, plenty of inputs for all my electronics. Really, the only complaint I have is that the remote with the TV doesn't work with my DirecTV HD Receiver, and the DirecTV remote doesn't have codes for the TV. Go figure. But if that's all I have to complain about, then I'm pretty pleased.
Hope I didn't duplicate this one. I'm getting caught up and I've purchased several Cables-To-Go products.Yup, several. Cables-To-Go is now my supplier of choice for network & usb cables.I took my first Fortran 4 class 40(!!) years ago. Wow!, has it really been that long?I've worked as a SysAdmin and built my own networks.I'm voting with my wallet.CTG throughput is outstanding.CTG products are solidly built.The prices at Amazon are quite reasonable.--Bob Maynard
This is a cool little gadget. I finally can listen to the best music again.
Good price, quality and plenty of time - 30 minutes is more than enough.and easy and fun to use. I got it for my kid
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.
I'm always looking around the Internet for items that interest me and appear to be a bargain; speakers happen to be one of those things I spend a lot of time researching. When it's all said and done, speaker choice is complicated, objective and even more difficult when you can't listen to them before you buy them. Well, for roughly $50.00 dollars I thought I'd give the Atlantic Technology 920's a try. Unexpectedly, they arrived in only a matter of days. The first thing I noticed was how well they were packaged; as though the people who made them actually cared for the product and wanted the customer to have no issues right out of the box. As I unwrapped the, each detail of the build quality became more evident. Okay that's all good but what do they sound like???I hooked them up to my system which is not important to describe, but includes a pretty good sub-woofer. I powered up the system and was immediately smiling. I left the system on for a couple hours while I went Christmas shopping. When I came back and with the system all warmed up I cranked it up, sat back and kept on smiling. I really cranked them up and could not distort them or find a note they struggled to reproduce. Next I turned off the sub and was still very happy with the quality of the sound, although they are extremely complemented by a sub-woofer. I played an assortment of music genres and each one was handled with ease.Next I played them as part of the total surround system and although they were just two of five speakers there was an immediate improvement; especially in clarity and separation of frequency. Again, it's not important to detail what comprised my system, lets just say two things....I spent A LOT more money for my "old" speakers and my new system is now all Atlantic Technology.There must be hundreds of poor to high quality speaker makers out there, each one using all kinds of fancy terminology and slick aesthetics to convince you to buy their product. I'll concede for a lot more money there are better sounding speakers, but not in this size range and no way at this price point. It's a no brainer and I am happy to recommend these speakers for anyone who is on a budget, has a small to medium size room and wants a big smile on their face.
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.
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.
Worked as expected, got a very good boost of signal strength and speed in both directions.Being directional also keeps the signal from being broadcast all over the neighborhood.
I was scouting for a dicital camera for a few weeks, did some research and asked some friends. After thorough thinking, I decided to get the S50 or the IXUS 400.. both are good and came highly recommended. I went for the S50 because of the 5 Mega Pixel plus its just the right size (not too small like the s400). Resolution is good and it is easy to use. Quality of the pictures are superb and the price is perfect. Canon is known for quality so I went for it. Thought of Sony but when I tried it, it was not really good.If you want to spend just $400 for a good camera, go for the S50.
I love this DVD player. A huge step up from my old one, which was not a progressive scan. I didn't have too difficult of a time getting used to the controller, which is always a pain when you get a new system. And the on-screen features are fun. I like the ability to adjust the position of the subtitles. I watch movies a lot with them on and it's just nice to have some more freedom with that.Overall, this DVD player isn't the absolute "Best" DVD player out there, but if you're looking for a high quality player for a low budget price, this is definitely the perfect item.
on this page. I, however, purchased the camera knowing full well that I would not receive the caption model, and I still suggest that this camera is a real deal.So is the camera any good? Without question, this is one of the greatest finds around. All the pictures I've taken, in a variety of settings, have come out remarkably clear. Outdoor, indoor, closeup, etc. It has a variety of modes for those who like to tinker with settings, but the camera also has an "auto" setting which chooses the best mode for your shot. For example, it will use fill-in flash or full flash, or switch to closeup setting. The redeye reduction feature is great, not an annoying flashing light.I've owned quite a few cameras, and it took me a while to realize that if you're going to purchase a camera with a zoom lens, you'd better be willing to shell out some cash. The cheaper zoom mechanisms/lenses are just that- cheap; they'll break easily and they don't take clear pictures. It's clear that this camera is an upper-tier model, despite the low price.Overall, this camera is highly recommended.
I was 13 decades ago - just didn't want to use my name.I bought this camera for my daughter last Christmas. She loves it! And I can understand why. It takes amazing, beautiful shots, especially outdoors. She works as a camp counselor and took this camera to work with her every day this past summer. It held up admirably through sticky fingerprints, rough handling, and 4 to 6 year old photographers.The movies are gorgeous and better quality than my camcorder.You have to accept a small limitation when you buy a little camera (any brand) like this; indoor or low light pictures are quite iffy. If careful attention is paid to the camera settings, good results can be achieved, but will not compare with the gorgeous color and detail of outdoor pictures.
I've never been a believer in universal remotes but this thing rocks. I'm controlling 10 devices with it and couldn't be happier.
Keeps it vertical. Long cord so that the AE gets better reception at a higher level. I wish it was easier to get than buying online, but oh well. Great product.
got it in the mail when expected. works great to connect my laptop to my tv. no complains!
So far so good. I really like the fit and feel of this mouse. It only takes one AA battery. The sides have a good rubbery feel to it that lends it to a good grip. Highly Recommended.
Canon makes several excellent lenses that use 77 mm filters. One would think that Canon would ensure that the 77 mm lens cap would fit over the polarizer filter. Surprise, it does not!! This is a serious defect with this expensive filter. Without being able to protect the filter with a lens cap, my filter has gotten seriously scratched. The filter itself is of high quality.
I used an inexpensive HP PhotoSmart printer for 2 years. The print quality was good, but the feed mechanism drove me crazy with frequent paper misfeeds (using HP paper!!!). The support software also contantly gave warnings about a lost connection to the printer (actually to the built-in memory stick reader). There were so many buttons on the housing that I had to study them carefully with a flashlight whenever the printer needed service. It turns out that I had purchased the wrong printer for my needs. The Photosmart was a fancy toy for digital photo enthusiasts. What I needed was a small business-grade printer.During that period, I built up an investiment in 45/78 cartridges. There is a local service here in North Seattle which refills the cartridges for about $15. They do a good job.I finally decided to purchase a new printer. The HP 6122 offers three things that I really, really needed:1. Reliability.2. Simplicity.3. Uses the same 45/78 cartridges.The 6122 cost a lot more than the Photosmart, and it has fewer "cool features." The trick is that the 6122 has everything I actually need---and it works reliably.As a bonus, the 6122 gives me double-sided printing. When I use this feature with draft quality printing and inexpensive paper, I have a very cost-effective printer. For resumes and important correspondence, I turn up the print quality, switch to single-sided printing and use paper with rag content. The result is equal to that of a laser printer.There are only three buttons on the housing, and they are easy to see and understand. This printer is not a toy. It prints. That is all it does, and it does that very well.The HP Preview is included. This is an awesome utility that saves me gallons of ink and tons of paper each year. HP should win a Nobel award or something for that little utility.THe 6122 is ideal for professionals/small offices needing a simple printer that is very reliable---without spending a forturne. It is well-built, solid and compact.I am very pleased with the HP 6122.
I have a big porch where I often entertain and I needed something I could use to play my ipod at a nice volume. This can be played very loud with little distortion - I recommend playing with the volume on the ipod itself as well as on the dock to get the optimal sound. The sound quality is amazing (better than Bose and one-third the price). It has a sub-woofer and a bass control. The remote control works from any direction and the fact that it has both an A/C adapter and can run on batteries is ideal. I've also plugged my friend's Creative Zen mp3 player into it and it works just fine.
The Flip is an awesome innovation. For about 90 dollars, you can't go wrong. It's easy to use, has nice resolution and is very convenient due to it's size and no need for mics and other add-ons.The one draw back is that getting vids off the Flip requires downloading software from the web and following several steps. For a computer novice, it might be a roadblock. They need to figure out an easier way to do this with newer models.But once we figured out how to get the vids off the Flip, everything was great. It's a really cool video camera and I highly recommend it.
This is a very solid USB powered hub. I use this on my iMac and windows PC. Indicator lights come on when a USB device is plugged in and it has enough power to support any external USB powered device.
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 !
No particular reason why I choose this modulator, but I gave it five stars as I get the same great picture on my old TV that I got before connecting my new DVD/VCR recorder with this modulator. Please note that in addition to setting the channel switch, you need to set the OHMS switch for the best picture.
Great cable. As good as the expensive cables in the stores, which are a complete rip-off.
I've got these to replace the ones I got with my MP3 player (I don't like the ones you stick in your ear) and these have been awsome. They stay on your ears, have good volume, and after 6 months have been very durable. I'm now buying a pair for a friend.
Looks very nice and solid, and I didn't have any problems hooking it up to the computer.Taking one star off for two reasons. The internal bracket for mounting the hard drive is loose by design (can be fixed by bending it a little). And there is the same problem with the support stand. There is no latch or any other way to hold it in place, so it slides off every time the encolsure is moved around.
Length:: 2:20 MinsAlthough the packaging states "powers and re-charges" and shows a picture of a laptop along phones, ipods, and clearly states "Laptops and more" on front of package, this device will not power laptops.
I run highend graphic card and highend Mobo & Processor which produces heat this Case has excellent cooling with its 3 120mm and 1 200mm fan on top comes this why stock right out of the box and not to mention it looks great. Best Case I have ever owned!
I purchased this camera case with the Canon S1 IS. The case fits the camera perfectly and protects the device well. I recently dropped the camera & case out of a taxi cab and onto the street. The case protected the device and caused me not to lose face with my significant other about dropping a new camera! I recommend this case.
Works very well, and the price is right. Much more convenient than the separate hookups required as delivered.
This product is a huge improvement when compared to the multi-colored wires...red, blue, white, black.Fast shipping at give away price!
Get it you will thanks yourself about that desition, this tripod is magnific dont hesitate and get it now, you will see.
I bought a TeraStation. Until I upgraded to the latest 1.08 firmware (came out June 23, 2005), I was dissapointed with the speed. However, as you shall see below, I am now quite satisfied with the speed after the firmware upgrade.Using a RAID 5 configuration, I now get 22 MB / second (168 mbps) read/download speeds, and 11 MB / second (88 mbps) write speeds, when simply copy/pasting a bunch of small and large files to/from the TeraStation to my P4 2.4ghz HTPC.My networking is set up as follows: Gigabit ethernet Intel Pro/1000MT card in the PC, jumbo frames enabled (9K), category 6 ethernet cable to an SMC 8-port gigabit router with jumbo frames support, and another category 6 cable to the TeraStation. The TeraStation is a 1TB model with Raid5 enabled and jumbo frames set to 7.4K size. If I recall correctly by heart, without Jumbo frames, I got about 104 mbps read (download) on my gigabit network, and 60 mbps write/upload speed.I have nothing but good things to say about it. From the cool status emails I get on a daily basis, to the neat built-in backup jobs I can set up (I plugged in an external USB 2.0 drive into one of the TeraStation's 4 USB ports, and it backs up my already RAID-5 protected critical data every wednesday night to that hard drive. Neat.) and the great web-based user interface and configuration options.My Mac Mini is happy with the TeraStation too (connect using SMB not AFP... otherwise your 4GB+ files will not show up)
My company's tape backup policy mandates new tapes every 6 months. I've learned the hard way (by cost) that every brand I've been able to get my hands on lasts a 6 month period with no issues. These are no exception. They've performed as well as the HP, Sony and other brands I've purchased. No problems found here.
I hear complaints on this Tom-Tom. I read them all and I bought it anyway. It works, it has new maps and it is dead nuts with directions.Here are some of the complaints I had no problem with..1. I purchaced new. Because this product is almost 2 years old alot of them have been sitting in a warehouse. So the maps are old. The maps are so old that Tom-tom home (software you get with the GPS) will not update them unless you pay X dollars. Howver all you have to do is call Tom-Tom and you will get the free update easy as can be.2. Tom-tom home CD is not a receint copy of the software and will not update. Well when you plug the GPS in it will as if you want to run the CD or just download the software from the web. Just select download from the web and you will automaticly get the most receint copy.3. It only has maps of Guam on it. The GPS comes with maps of north america and Guam. It ask you when you set it up what map you want to default. Well if you select guam... that is what you will get.3. Radio transmitter works with MP3 files fine.... However it does not have the fidelty of a direct connection, that is the same is all FM transmitter devices regardless of the brand.4. NO GPS at any price knows every entrance to every Dunkin-Doughnuts on the planet. Or show every single off road, Nor can they get a fix while you are in a parking garage wth 5 stories on concrete above you. If you don't realize you are in a parking garage, tunnel, or can't read an entrance sign when you are using it. You probably should not be driving anyway..Great product...
I cannot write a review on this item because I returned it to your company. My computer cannot run the Jaz 2 GB Disk, so I ordered the Jazz 1 GB Disk from your company and it works fine.
Best case ever! you wont be disappointed. ITs incredible and well thought out. Large, heavy and solid. Massive fans, incredible cooling.
This external hard drive is very compact, easy to place on your desk.It is realiable, and simply plug and play in the set up. Highly recommend it.
I just came home from work to find that my Intuos 6x8 arrived in the mail today. After just a few hours of working with it, I'm still so happy about it, I could cry. This is a really wonderful piece of equipment.First of all, it looks GOOD. It's sleek and sexy with a beautifully simplistic design that nevertheless includes a number of extremely useful shortcut buttons and scroll pads. Secondly, it's as natural as drawing on paper. In just a few seconds I was able to navigate as if I'd never used anything else and it's been a couple of years since I've used a tablet. The levels of pressure sensitivity are simply amazing and I have an incredible amount of control over every aspect of every line I draw. Thirdly, it's slim, light, and just slightly smaller than my notebook, which really eases my concerns about traveling with it.I'm incredibly impressed and I really do think, as the title of my review states, that this is probably the best purchase I've ever made. I seriously doubt if I'll be going to bed tonight, since I'll be so busy exploring my new tablet.
I've had this camera about a month now and am extremely pleased with it. I've taken it into numerous caves, where dripping water and muddy conditions are common, and it has survived being dragged around. Moreover, it has taken fantastic closeups of tiny features. I am amazed at how good the macro feature is, especially when there is virtually no light.The camera also fared well being dunked in muddy pools on a canyoneering trip. It was so nice to be able to keep taking photos and not worry at all.Photos from a distance look okay, nothing too spectacular, but the camera exceeds in doing super for what I bought it for: going into wet and dirty places and not worrying about it.
There is no such thing that you need to specially configure for this device.If you have an experience of configuring any router or network printer then everything is the same.Just complete the network configuration through the web interface. And configure the printer as HP Jetdirect or whatever similar.I am using Samsung ML-2510. Working just fine with Windows, Mac and Linux.Note : I am doing printing only. Not, bidirectional.If you have read saying this thing would not work with Mac, just forget about it.
Love the radio....great reception, easy to scan for stations, love the 20 presets. But why on Earth did they include such poorly designed headphones? They feel fine when you first put them on, but after a two hour walk, my ears were aching! I'll have to use different headphones, but I'll keep the radio.
I purchased this mouse for our Granddaughter, this the third unit I have purchased. Very reliable and accurate, excellant for laptops.
Others have written pretty extensively about this lens. The praise heaped on it is well deserved, and I won't go into depth about it and risk repeating what everyone else is saying, except for the following points.Without spending more than $1k, it would be tough to find a better deal. The 50mm f/1.4 USM works really well in low light conditions, and does have a really fantastic bokeh. I use this lens most often to shoot food in restaurants with available light, and the images can be pretty stunning.The so-called "thrifty-fifty" is also a decent lens, but the quality difference in construction between the two really shows. The thrifty-fifty feels a little cheap compared to the f/1.4 lens, and is noticeably smaller and lighter. That makes it useful for some situations, such as when you want to pack light, or have a smaller profile on the camera.This is the lens that practically lives on my camera. Although I have many other lenses, I've found that this is the most-used lens in the kit, and it's easily my favorite.
The buttons on the tablet and pen are programmable and the software for configuring the quick keys is excellent and fully featured. You can set it up to have different profiles (quick keys are different) for whatever active window you currently have open. I don't really feel more control than using a typical mouse, but there's a huge advantage in the pressure sensitivity and being able to flip the pen over for a different tool. Wacom + Autohotkey is pure win!
I use this case to clip onto my waist when I work out. It is such a great case because it repels moisture, clip stays very snug and secure, and the controls are easily reachable. This case is also very shock absorbent as that it fell out of my hands when I was detaching after a work out and nothing was harmed in either the iPod or case. Excellent purchase!
I loved the look of these speakers, but they were so bad I had to return them. I brought them home, and the bass made a buzzing noice when turned past 1/4 volume. I am not sure whether my model was broken, or if the design is flawed, because when I put my hand over the air port it stopped the buzzing. So it seemed to me like the air port was poorly designed. But it is possible that I just had broken speakers. I would advise you to check these out in the store before you buy them. Cause without the bass problem they were good speakers, but the bass buzzing was too intolorable....
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 purchased this along with the other arm band sold here. This is by far the better quality one, but I use the other more cheaper one. The reason is the other has a clip. This product is strictly meant as an arm band, but I found after use that I don't like something on my arm. I'd prefer to clip the MP3 on my short's pocket or band. This doesn't reflect badly on the product because it's my personal preference. It's too good of a product to give away, so I'll save it as a back-up, in case the other one breaks.
Got this so I had two batteries for my camera. Good all around battery, keeps charge for a long time. Convenient to always have a battery charged up.
I selected this sound projector to address a space constraint from built in cabinets. I had purchased a small plasma TV without speakers to fit into a lower cabinet and needed an audio solution. Receiver plus left/right/center speakers was not a desirable solution, again due to space constraints and without prewiring. The Yamaha YSP-800 was the perfect solution - right dimensions, eliminated the receiver, all the wiring to external speakers, and the sound is really solid. Source devices - tuner, cable box, DVD - and external subwoofer (recommended) all connected without a hitch. If you have a space constraint, want a simple turnkey solution for audio output, I highly recommend this Yamaha. It provides great sound in a small package.
I use this to plug into my laptop and watch movies. It serves its purpose, but every once in a while there will be a line going across the screen, or the screen will freeze video and continue audio, speeding picture up after to catch up. Don't know if it's the cable, but for two bucks, I'll deal with it.
I'm an extremely picky person, and I spent days searching all around the web after searching at stores around my neighborhood had failed. I wanted the perfect mp3 player because I didn't want to have to return it or call customer service (it's very annoying). After searching on Amazon.com and reading all the reviews for mp3 players that looked good, I finally decided on this one, just because it looked nice and the features seemed sufficient. When I finally received the product, I estactically opened it up and went to try it out right away. It was INCREDIBLY easy to use. I already had Real Jukebox on my computer, so installation was unnecessary. Even if I didn't have Real Jukebox, when you plug the USB cable in, it automatically leads you to the setup. You can just sit back and relax; everything's done for you. All you have to do is click the "next" button. Once the installation of Real Jukebox is complete, you can access it automatically from your desktop. From there, you go to the device icon and click on "Samsung Yepp". You can start downloading files right away. All you need to do is select the tracks and click transfer on the right..... The whole product is incredibly easy to use; I just couldn't believe it! I'm computer-illiterate, and I don't know much about the electronic stuff, so I was suprised to find out that loading and transfering files to the Yepp was so simple and fast. The instruction booklet that came with the product was also very informative. It told you everything that needed to be done, and nothing was left out. It even had troubleshooting tips! This product is great, and though you might complain about the small amount of memory, I easily fit 9 songs on the Yepp, and with a smart media card, I had about 18 songs, which is enough for me. I have just one more thing to tell you: BUY THIS PRODUCT! You'll be extremely satasfied with how simple and efficient it is. The cost isn't so extravagant either. Wouldn't you rather buy something at a decent price that works then something at a cheap price that's hard to figure out?
Only use in kids room, so I'm not sure how it would do in a home theater setting, but I am pleased with the product.
I have been using it since i got it, and it has a great picture, and was well worth the purchase!
I've purchased two of the Cyberhome DVD-300 players in 24 months. The first one performed acceptably for approx. 18 months, then began to produce erratic/frozen video feed which lead to purchase of second unit. The second unit's out-of-the-box performance never equaled the first unit's. Within the first month of use it was producing the same erratic/frozen video feed - even from brand new dvd's! I will never again waste money on any cyberhome product. Please be aware that the bargain you believe you are buying isn't that great when you have to replace it every 12-18 months......
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.
This product is BAD. It worked OK for the first month although the rewinding speed was irregular, etc. It begins to eat tapes now. I can't use it any more because it ate my tapes three times straight.
I have a monster cable hdmi I paied 150.00 dollars for and I see no differance In this one vs that one. Works great and what a price.
Simply put if you download all your favorite old TV shows, movies, etc. you need to have this player. With DivX capabilities go ahead and burn away! The firmware is updated and improves everything from minor bugs to the zoom that most complaints are about.I highly recommend this DVD player if you are within a tight budget and still looking for quality. After all it is a Phillips and I've always had good luck with their products. :)
The high amount of heat that comes off, and the high electricity use with this 2 1/2 year old Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S3000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV that recently went bad, are horrible buyer benefits! Sony wanted me to take that tv to an authorized Sony repair shop and pay $50 to find out why the picture went out with no guarantees that they would pay for parts and/or labor to fix it. I thought it was throwing $50 of good money after the bad $900 that I had paid for the TV only 2 1/2 years ago.Sony is missing the boat on this, as I told them on the phone, after being transferred twice all over the world to different Sony subcontracting customer service facilities, that I hardly used this TV over 2 1/2 years, and I had a very expensive APC UPS with a state of the art surge supressor built in constantly connected to this TV set. They said that it sounds like the kind of circumstances that they might pay for either the parts and/or the service to repair it, but they could not make any promises. They insisted that I had to bring the TV to one of their authorized repair shops, and pay a non-refundable $50 service charge to find out if the problem was caused by me or a defective TV. I think Sony, and any other TV mfr, miss the boat when they think "short term". They should have said that if the TV problem was their fault, then Sony would refund the $50, and then fix the TV at no charge to me. I found out from the repair shop that all these LCD TV's are "new technology", and it is not uncommon for the "optical blocker" or the "main board" to go out. I think the excessive amount of heat that this non-LED TV puts out will cause problems for many owners down the road. I have now lost my long term brand loyalty to Sony TV's! I went with the VIZIO XVT373SV 37-Inch Full HD 1080P LED LCD HDTV with VIA Internet Application, and I'm very happy with it, so far.
I bought this item to be able to hold various things in the car, cell phone, hand held GPS etc. I used the item for a week out in Arizona during July and it worked fine in the hot sun.
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.
Setup wasn't too bad, I did it myself without the auto setup. Range is very good in my house and it has 3 settings for signal power.
I think this has been the best investment that I have ever made, this television look great. I would quickly recommend this television to anyone looking for a flat screen with great picture, and a great looking set also. This tv without a doubt looks even better in HD and while playing Xbox 360 in high definition, Only two words breath taking!!The only downfall to my order was the shipping options. At the time Amozon did not offer one day or two day shipping. All the offer was 5 day or something Like that. the poit is that the Tv took like a week and a half because its only counted on busines days. So there goes...stop reading and hurry up and buy this TV....you will not regret it, garenteeed!!
I got tired of the lack of stability of the cheap tripod that I had (cost me $10), so I went straight for a Manfrotto (they say cheap men spend twice). All and all is a very good tripod, well built, stable, very functional, and goes right with my height (6').The only drawback that I have encountered is the unpredictable behaviour of the bubble level: with the legs fully and evenly extended, over a flat surface (eg: the floor) the bubble doesn't always center, I just basically ignore it, so the question is, why include a non-working feature in such a pretentious product? beats me, even my cheapo-tripod's bubbles level when its legs are fully extended.Don't be misled by my rant about the level, its a damn good tripod and it should suit your need for a stable, "More pro" tripod.
it's a charger -- it doesn't need to be complicated.It does the job well.
I started out with a Nikon Coolpix 950 5 years ago, and we still have it! Last year I received the Nikon Coolpix 3100, and still own it as well (great little camera). I wanted something that had more capabilities, as I am becoming very involved in photography again. I did a lot of research between the 8800 and the Nikon D-70 SLR. In the end, I opted for the 8800, and thus far am very pleased with it.This camera is NOT for novice Digital Camera users. There are so many buttons, options, and gadgets that a novice would be very confused, even though it comes out of the box ready for just basic point-and-shoot photgraphy. However, this camera would be a high expense for someone who does not intend to use all it's bells and whistles. If you want a point-and-shoot only camera, without much to-do, go with the younger Nikon versions, such as the simple 3100 or a 5000 series. If you are looking for a more professional picture taking camera, and want to be able to add lenses, filters, hoods and flashes, then it's a sure bet. SHUTTER LAG TIME is very minimal here. It's still a tad slower than the D-70, but pretty fast for a digi camera. I have't had it long enough to know how it will hold up over the years, but thus far I'm very pleased with it. DOWNSIDE; requires those Lithium-Ion rechargable batteries that are pretty costly; you're supposed to take the battery out even when camera is "off", as it still draws a minute ammt. of battery power. Much heavier and bulky than a compact point and shoot (but a very different camera, also)A NOTE ON THE LEATHER CASE... this is a good choice for traveling, such as vacation and such. However, if you are a "true" photographer, you will need a large aluminum case to store all the lenses and accessories, plus the camera, in. The leather case barely holds the camera and a few major necessities, but does not really have room to carry the battery charger along, so you will need to purchase 1-2 spare batteries for a vacation trip.
So i ordered this item for my new tv and its a great lengthand workss like a charm. also the price was great
It's easy to believe that Donna Tartt labored for a dozen years over this faux-Faulkner meets early John Grisham travesty (which has a few walk-ons from To Kill a Mockingbird, Tennessee Williams and Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood thrown in for good measure), because every sentence and image in the book is laborious indeed. What's less easy to believe is that the editors tasked with making this book into something as saleable as the Secret History let this unformed sprawling mess of a book go to press as written.First of all, which I find unforgivable in a major market book so long in the works, there are numerous "continuity errors." Minor things - a character who has gone to their own home on one page is on the back porch still chatting on the next, etc. and not so minor - our 12 year old heroine packs a heavy package at a key moment, then has the climb of her life (vividly detailed but with no mention of her cumbersome package), and then miraculously - after she summits - the package is back with her.Second, the same lack of attention is given to characters. A few characters are fully developed; others are painted in heavy detail in the opening chapters only to be completely abandoned once the "plot" picks up steam.And the writing is so heavy handed - everything is swimming in adjectives and adverbs - this isn't good writing, it's just copious writing.I could go on and on, but in sum the book is sorely disappointing - an intriguing character sketch in some places, but ultimately cartoonish. Each character seems to be visiting from another novel that you've already read, including the heroine Harriet, who is simply an overwritten version of her tomboyish, irritating and courageous literary older sister, Harriet the Spy (mixed with - you got it - Scout from TKM). And every stock cliche character from Southern literature and drama shows up (at great and unwelcome length) here: the loving, stern, yet sly and ultimately distant Black Mammy - give me a break. The faded flower of the confederacy spinster Aunts. The vague and incompetent former-belle Mother unable to recover from tragedy. The stern lady-like Grandmother clinging to her traditions of punchbowls and separate entrances for servants even though the beloved family plantation burned down decades ago. The lovable, well-meaning if initially scary Retarded Kid. The trailer dwelling, violent offspring of an Abusive Father.OK stop me - you get the point - don't buy this book. Wait for the movie, where at least the adjectives will be left on the cutting room floor.
This is a first time purchase of a push reel mower and we are very happy with it. It pushes very easy, and is lighter than a motorized mower. We can mow very early or late without being a nuisance. We did get it late in the season and while it does a great job of cutting an overly long lawn ( and even spots that have never been mowed this year!) it does leave the long very thick stemmed weeds. If the lawn had been kept up on regularly it does a wonderful job, we are really thrilled with this.
The card works and produces a reasonable image, but the "Catalyst" software used to drive the card is lacking/buggy. To make work, I had to disable the SCSI CD burner in the system (or the software would hang for several minutes before working). The sofware is slow to open/respond, beyond that the ability to size the TV window is very limited. This card replaced a standard TV card in my system that I bought for $25. I used the old card more because it would open quickly and I could resize the window to be small (non intrusive) while I was working on other things. On the plus size, I can expand the HDTV card to larger windows while retaining a good image.
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 received my TIVO recorder last week and love it. It was simple to hook up and the picture and sound are terrific even when recording at basic quality.
Very clear sound, and deep punchy bass. It makes my mp3s sound like low-fi junk, which is a really good thing. The bass isn't overwhelming or distorted, its what good speakers should sound like! Easily the best buy for the money! AND I didn't have to build a new housing to make them fit right! That's always a plus.
I bought this for a gift and from what his wife tells me, he is very happy with the set-up---had it up and going Christmas Day. I have a similar set-up by Sony and have really enjoyed the sound.
The price for this battery is excellent and the quality of the battery is good also. I bought this battery as a spare battery for a GL2 camera and it's quality measures with canon's original factory battery. No need to be concerned if this work the same...it does. Don't spend more money for "a Name brand".
These are really great ear buds for portable use. What makes them nice is the little rubber part that goes inside your ear. It might not be the best for your hearing (grins) but this little additions seems to really add some bass definition and also helps cut external noise a lot. I don't mean to say they are noise canceling but they sort of seal off your ear with the little rubber insert. I usually buy 2 sets at a time as they last about 12-18 mos for me, I use them a LOT and there really isn't a way to clean them so, they get kinda yucky after a year or so. Still for the price, great buds.If you want REAL headphones tho - try the Grado SR60's or the KOSS port-a-pros, both here at Amazon. They aren't very portable but they sound fantastic. Most people never actually buy good enough headphones for their ipods or such, the ones that ship with mp3 players for free are usually pretty low quality.
Its hard to believe that one can get this great of image quality out of a $100 lens!! Well believe it! Image quality is crisp, the AF is pretty fast and the DOF is fantastic. The only slight downfall is its cheap feeling plastic construction. The mount is metal which is great, but then again, it is only a$100 so what are we to expect!! HIGHLY recommended lens!!
This is my 5th MP3 player - I have an iPod and a Sandisk currently in service and a Sandisk and an RCA that I've retired. I'm not a huge fan of the Samsung brand, but this looked so nice, it kind of jumped off the shelf at me.This is a VERY slick little player. Great sound, absolutely simple to use, intuitive command menu, easy-to-manipulate, unambiguous buttons. Solid, sleek construction, second only to iPod. Easy-to-read very visibe display, even for my tired old eyes. The player is just the perfect size, too.Has a hole for a lanyard, but lacks a carrying case, which would be a nice addition.It also has a true shuffle function that doesn't repeat songs, like many of the little players seem to do.No second thought here, this is a fantastic product. As soon as the 2GB version goes on sale in the US, I will buy it, too.
Bought this for my husband who had just broken his 2nd LLBean briefcase. He is NOT easy on his briefcases because of the amount of work-related papers, books and laptop that he commutes with each day. He has said that it is very big and cumbersome while on the packed Metro train, but he still loves it. He's also now able to carry his lunch and workout clothes/shoes in the backpack even with his laptop and other work related items inside.
I attached this to an old Apple LaserWriter Select 360 printer and it worked with essentially no problems, with both Windows (XP and Vista) and Linux (Fedora 7). With those operating systems at least, you don't need the driver CD that comes with it, either.The only issue I had was with Linux, where at first CUPS could see the printer, but could not actually print to it. However, after I booted into XP and used the printer, when I rebooted into Linux, everything worked immediately. Unfortunately, I don't know whether it was simply the rebooting that straightened things out, or if Windows did some required initialization of the cable that made it work for Linux too.The printing speed seems just as fast with the USB-parallel cable as with a direct parallel or AppleTalk connection, admittedly not much of a trick with a 15-year-old printer. All in all, well worth the (nearly nonexistent) investment!
When I was doing my research I was between this one and the Canon G5. I honestly went for this one because I found it chepear and I don't regret it at all. The picture quality is incredible and that was what I was most concern about. If you have a good printer (I have the HP psc 2210), you would be amazed with the results.The LCD of the camera is above and beyond anything I have seen. The camera is easy to use. And it has more settings than the average user will ever need; hey that's a plus ;-)I was able to take pictures of the Grand Cannon from the airplane and these pictures came out pretty good.Anyway, I highly recommend this camera.
some reviews here had me nervous. glad i did. works as well as canons. great price. highly recomend.
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 for. 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 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 costumer 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 costumers 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.
Going from using point-and-shoot digicams to the D40x is a nice 1st step. I love taking pictures and have always wanted an easy to use 1st-time dSLR. The D40x fits the bill. The differences with the D40 may be minor but the 10 Megapixels surely will benefit those who tend to crop pictures later, as I do. The 18-55 mm lens that I got with the camera is limiting. I take a lot of close-up shots so its fine now but I already have my eyes set on the 55-200 AF-S DX VR Lens.The built in tools make the D40x very easy to use and quite intutive. I didn't even read the manual yet and feel like I can just use it for reference later.SD memory does not come with the camera, it should I think. I got myself a 2GB Kingston Ultra which works like a charm. An extra battery comes in handy too.The D40 is a fine camera by itself, about $200 cheaper than the "x" but I prefer to have 10 MPs to work with (personal preference). I will invest in better lenses later. I will use this time to master the camera first.It was either the Canon Rebel XTi or the Nikon D40x for me. In the end, I settled on the Nikon. Accessories/Lenses are a bit on the cheaper side. Also, I have lots of SD memory so didn't feel like getting new CF just for the XTi.I am very satisfied with my purchase and you will be too.Good luck.
Picked this up to save wear and tear on my PS3 disc drive. I wanted to see the difference of a dedicated upscaler with an upscaling chip over the PS3s software upscaling. The Sony I wanted was out of stock and the price seemed nice for the features on this model so I picked it up.The biggest deal killer is the fact that if you use an HDMI cable and use a coax digital audio cable (no choice, no optical) it reduces your surround sound to 2.0. Looking on the net many people have had this issue. Supposedly there is a firmware upgrade to fix this. The firmware upgrade on the Philips site is older than the one on my machine so I highly doubt that it has a fix.It also kept telling me that my TV was not HDCP compliant and kept kicking my resolution down to 480p. I know my TV is HDCP compliant and I have no problems with upscaling DVDs on either the Xbox 360 or PS3 over HDMI with HDCP so it has to be this DVD player.No optical audio.No disc eject when unit is off. Pretty standard on all other machines of all sorts.Completely useless remote that responded only every now and then.Slow boot up and pretty much everything else.Bad lag in movies.This DVD player is a piece of crap. Now I know why the Sony and Oppo players are more money, you get what you pay for. I'll be returning this machine tomorrow.
So far, this folding stand works great. Perfect size for the satchel when folded, and give you several options when you set it up. I have an armored case coming for my iPad, so we'll see what happens when it all gets thicker. I'll update as necessary. But for now, it's an inexpensive accessory that is worth every penny.Update after 11 months:This is a sturdy, practical, and packable accessory. I use it every day. It has given me perfect service. I heartily recommend it to you.
Great six foot HDMI cables at an unbelieveable price!!! Great email response and fast shipping.
I travel a lot and love to take phtographs.I have both Canon Rebel SLR (with many filters, lenses and flashes) and Elph LT APS cameras.I find the Canon A40 is a great addition to my photgraphy bag! It adds enormous diversity and mobility.I thought 2.0 megapixels might be less than satisfactory. Wrong! They look great shots on the highest compression and largest picture settings!The control over AV, TV, and Manual are very similar to my Rebel 2000. I got way more than I expected in the creative control department. Black and white, sepia, exposure compensation and even panoramics! Did I mention the light balance for tungsten lighting? I need a filter for that on my SLR!With the supplied A/V connections; I view my pictures, or even compose them, on my TV.The supplied USB connection is fast. Some say not fast enough, without a Compact Flash card reader, I disagree. Eight high resolution pictures takes less than 2 minutes to upload!The software supplied is superb. I'm still learning new things to do.Combined with the Kodak rechargeable Ni-MH batteries the power lasts a lot longer. They are cheaper than the Canon batteries!If your looking to add an economical, high quality, digital solution to your camera outfit, this is it!!
Great Headphone. The sides are made of plastic like the other headphones. I am still a new user of this headphone, I really wonder if it will crack like the other headphones.
I have the same problem. The printer won't print black ink. Half the time it won't print at all. When it does, the quality of the other colors is terrible. The black ink cartridge is nearly full. This is the second black ink cartridge, and I've probably printed less than 20 pages since I bought this printer. I will never buy another epson product.
I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA FOR MY 4 YR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY. SHE IS SUCH A DIVA. THIS EASY TO USE CAMERA HAS BEEN USED TO SEND THIS GRAMMIE IMPROMPTU DANCES, SONGS AND EVEN ANOTHER GARNDCHILD'S FIRST STEPS. THE USB HOOK-UP IS SO EASY MY 8 YEAR OLD GRANDSON CAN USE IT TO SEND ME THEIR LIVE WORKS OF ART. YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THAT.
I purchased this backpack two and a half years ago when I was taking several courses at my university. It managed to hold all of my textbooks (I believe I had 5 total), plus everything I would need for a full day at school. It held my Macbook Pro perfectly in the laptop compartment. These days I mostly use it for overnight stays and recently for packing items when I was moving, and needless to say, it's still like new! I've spilled multiple substances in it due to my own carelessness, but the zippers work just as well as the day I bought it, and there isn't any "wear and tear" damage at all. I would highly recommend this backpack for anyone looking for something with a lot of space.
It took me all of about ten minutes to install this router into my network. It is as straight forward as any install could be. My old router was a hassle to install, and never worked as good as this one does, but that one was a G format, this one is the newer N type format.Within ten minutes of opening the box I was looking at Youtube videos with the laptop in the other end of the house, which is something you could never do with the previous router. Nothing else was changed, and it is a night a day difference. Best of all we did not have to call support, it just installed itself basically, all we did was attach the appropriate wiring.At the price we paid here on Amazon, you cannot go wrong with this router with Windows 7 Premium Home Edition.
This is a great little stand. Lightweight, compact, and very sturdy. The ONLY reason I would rate this stand at 4 instead of 5 stars is because the base of the stand comes in contact with the iPad's volume lever, either raising or lowering the volume, when the iPad rests horizontally on its right side. And even at that, the pads of the stand grip the iPad firmly enough that it isn't really that big of an issue. Simply rotating the iPad 180 to its other side solves the problem. Although it is irritating to have the main iPad button on the wrong side, it's a small price to pay.
The headset could fit a bit better, and the cord can be a pain sometimes when you're walking around. I've snagged it a few times, but have gone to tucking it inside my shirt which helps. The menu options on the keys are pretty small, and if you're vision isn't the best they can be very hard to read. But once, I got used to where everything is that's not a big deal anymore.Sound quality is very good. All in all, a good solid product for the price.
I have just spent 2 weeks or so with the camera but have loved it and would highly recommend it to someone who wants the ease of being able to email your pics driectly without scanning them and at the same time wants to indulge in slightly more serious and artistic forays once in a while.My only crib about this camera till now has been with regards to the power requirements. Make sure you get the best rechargable batteries out there. Other than that the results have been just WOW till now.
Love the texture (easy to find in a pocket), the blue led is cute (but doesn't flash during IO, -1 star);not unreasonably priced.
Spend your money an buy a better lens than this one. Was slow, unresponsive and I switch it out after taking 2 pictures at a wedding. You get what you pay for people.
You need a box with some smarts to split HDMI if you want acceptable results. HDMI is digital, bidirectional, encrypted, and copy protected. A simple splitter cable is not going to work like it did with analog A/V cables. Monoprice and Geffen make splitter boxes. Expect to pay $100+ to get something that will actually work for splitting HDMI. The expression you get what you pay for definitely applies to this.
I basically bought the digital camera for the first time.It's got all the functions needed for beginners to intermediate photographers to use and is fairly easy to maneuver. Battery life is also on the better side.For starters like myself who want to gain experience first and also thinking about getting better ones like EOS and SLR in the future, I strongly recommend to get this.
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.
I wore these yesterday for the first and last time. I bought these headphones in hopes that they would stay in or at least near my ears when running. They didn't last one minute.They are very light, but at the same time very flimsy. The over-ear design does nothing in the way of supporting the buds in you ears like I had hoped.The buds are set at an awkward angle and found myself having a hard time, even when stationary, keeping them in or on my ears.As far as sound, holding them on my ears they sounded terrific albeit very uncomfortable. Holding them in place also pretty much defeats the purpose of having headphones. Another thing to be noted, the volume control on the cord is a terrible idea. The volume pod itself probably weighs as much as the headphones. Unless the volume control is secured somehow it is very problematic doing any sort of activity.These are probably what to expect out of a $10 set of headphones.Comfort: 1/10Sound: 6/10Design: 2/10Cost-benefit: 3/10
I received this in just 24 hours and have been very happy with it. The price was better than anyplace else I shopped. Excellent buy.
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.
If you love to "watch" movies, this DVD player is for you. However, if you also like to "hear" them at the same time, I would spend my $$$ somewhere else. My Cyberhome DVD player's audio went out after 2 months!!! I guess I got what I paid for. I recommend placing your money on a decent name brand instead of this DVD player.
Simple device. Works as it should. Would be nice if there were 3 outputs.
The binoculars have a clear image. Definitely worth buying, although there are a few things to consider:- The zip focus feature means that a small focus adjustment goes a long way. Without a steady hand, getting focused perfectly at 30x zoom is difficult- The field of view is fairly narrow at 10x zoom
Everything about this was wonderful. I just had to plug it into my HDTV and I had a 46" computer screen to play my games on or to stream my movies from my laptop. Best thing I have bought in ages.
I got this bag for Xmas from my husband. It is GORGEOUS. The leather is a really fine quality & everyone comments on how nice it is. My job has me traveling thru 3 states regularly & on planes, so I needed a good quality bag for my 17" laptop. It is SO much easier to roll than my last laptop bag. I have a "mobile workstation" type laptop that is big & heavy, so that's where my few complaints come in... the top corners are rounded, so it cuts down the interior space for the bag. My laptop barely fits. And by barely, I mean I have to stretch the leather to get it to zip, and my knuckles might even get nicked in the mix. If there were just a little less radius on the top, it would be fine. I am hoping that with time, the leather will stretch a bit & it wont be such a struggle to get it closed. There is very little interior room for other stuff - papers & files & such. It does have nice compartments for pens, business cards, and little things. There are a lot of pockets, just not much room. I fit my clunky power pack & my mouse in the outside pocket, but I have to stuff them in there. If it were just a LITTLE more roomy, it would be a home run. But being a typical woman, I give a lot of weight to style in addition to function. And since it is so darn attractive, and the wheels so smooth, I give it a 4-star rating. Overall, much better than anything else I have seen out there for a 17" laptop. Leather stretches, right?? :)
"The Secret History" was one of the best novels I have ever read.And I was not disappointed when I started reading "The Little Friend". The disappointment came crashing down upon me when I finsihed reading it.Reminded me a lot of another favorite, "To Kill a Mockingbird". To my delight Tartt was one of those rare authors who writes a stunning debut novel and, unlike Harper lee, follows it up with an even better second novel...or so I though until I got to the end.Call me old-fashioned and picky but I hate it when a story simply comes to a screeching halt without a satisfying wrapping up of all the various threads of the story, as if the author got tired or ran out of paper or ink or something.
The card came in a sturdy plastic container. It also has letters as well as a glossy finish on it and seems quite durable. I wouldn't put the card in water.
I loved it... Good material, professional look....easy to assemble but took around two hours with two people and 2 kids (it was a family project).... only thing is that you should make sure that you have enough space for Screen... it is big for normal Home use..
I bought this for my small TV in my bedroom. I got new cable service and acquired some sort of box that did not fit on top of the TV as it is not level on top. The monitor riser was just the right fit as its 13 inches wide for the small cabinet it sits on and enough space to fit the TV box underneath. This would work great for a lap top to work on for future or other uses.
I've been using an eMap since July 2000. This is one of four GPS receivers I own. The eMap was designed to be an alternative to paper map and has some really useful features without the fluff. No barometers, fishing & hunting times, calenders, tide charts, etc.The display is relatively large and easy to see in a car.The overall size and shape of the unit is very handyIt will store 50 routes.Memory cards are available from 8mb to 128mb. I use a 64mb and it holds a bunch.The external antenna port allows for use when the unit can't "see" the sky. GPS receivers need a pretty open view in all directions to get a good fix. There are times when an antenna makes a big difference with any GPS receiver used in a car.This unit has waypoint averaging which allows for more accurate waypoint positioning, if you need it.With Metroguide software installed, it has an option on the map screen called "SHOW NEXT STREET". This feature shows the next street on the map as you approach it. This little goodie is worth the price of admission.The Trip computer function is great on a trip.Sunrise & set, Moonrise & set as well as Moon phase are available for any location & date.The base map data that is in the unit shows principal roads, rivers, lakes, cities and towns. This level of map info is probably enough for some users.The latest Metroguide USA mapping software may not be perfect,but has been reviewed as the most up to date mapping software available for this type of receiver. All maps go out of date eventually and there are streets in my town that are not on the GPS. But this is supposed to be the most current right now. The new Metroguide has "auto-routing" and is easy to learn and use. We have have created routes on our computer and then "loaded" them into eMap. Loading the routes take seconds. We have done whole vacations this way, and it is pretty cool not to miss turns anymore.With Metroguide you can look up addresses, intersections and a wide range of "Point of Interest". Eleven categories are in the Point of Interest menu. This is a very comprehensive search function.There are other mapping software packages available,including Topographical, Roads & Recreation, but Metroguide has more features than the others.Garmin has software updates available on their website for eMap & Mapsource Software. The current(12/02) version of eMap is 2.75 and 4.10 for Mapsource.There are cigarette lighter cords and a couple of different mounting options available as well as a bunch of other accessories.On the downsideThe unit is water resistant, not waterproof. (Don't drop it overboard)The case is not as "armored" as some other Garmin units.The basemap is not upgradeable.This GPS doesn't have WAAS. (I have WAAS in two other units and it isn't as wonderful as advertised. Standard GPS accuracy is plenty for general use.)All in all, eMap has more going for it than anything else I've seen FOR THE MONEY. For me, it fulfills its intended role as an electronic map better than two more expensive units (Garmin Vista and GPSmap 168) I own. Highly recommended!!
It was filled the purpose of my trip. the wheels made it a lot easier to handle all the equipment that we used it for on our trip
this is a great sounding speakerdock, it also charges the ipod. I was amazed at the sound quality of this device especially for how small it is.
I absolutely love it. From the very first shot I fell in absolute love with this lens. I have a Nikon D3100, so boo... no autofocus for me which definitely takes some getting used to. Overall awesome lens capable of producing amazing "wow" shots. Not to mention, my favorite part: the price! Can't beat it.
I have tried generics but with little success. (cartridges)Best price appears to be at Amazon..free ship etc
I've had several universal remotes including a "programmable" one with macro keys and programmable buttons. This one blows all my previous remotes out of the water. It took a little tweaking to get some of the functionality just right for some of my equipment, but the fact that it allows you to tweak the settings just adds to the benefits. We finally have a remote that everyone in the house can use without instruction. I no longer have to spend any of my vacation time on the phone with the babysitter trying to explain how to start a DVD for the kids.
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.
Anyone that has a PALM Vx and uses it a lot and is constantly e-mailing or getting information should have one of these.
if the OLYMPUS 550 is so good,why did the discontinue the 550 and come out with the 560 model?how can i get an upgrade???????
My wife was so excited to get one, we went to an Apple Store tonight, the first night they are on sale, to buy one. Brought it home. Charged it. Plugged it into the computer. It died. So tomorrow morning we have to drive all the way back there to get another. What a drag. I hope that the quality is a little better in the next one they give us.
For my iPad 2, use it often when I'm watching netflix while in bed. Gve it 5 stars, I'd recommend this to anyone!
I bought this item, and first off this supplier (it's not Amazon) shows you a picture of a brand new HP product. Read the entire print of your purchase, it's refurbished, not new. Marketing of this type is deceptive since many people associate their purchase with a visual of the item - in my book deception is a lie. I will not buy from this supplier again. Second problem occurred after I put in the black ink cartridge. Similar to other reviewer(s) here, it flat out did not work. I wasted a lot of my color cartridge trying to clean the cartridges, re-clean, prime, test, clean again...it's broke. Just simply don't buy this garbage, do yourself a favor and buy a brand new HP product packaged from the company itself. It will be 100% reliable.
BUY A SHARP AQUOS LCD - THEY ARE MY NEW, FIRST RECOMMEND! If I could do it over again I would!Let me begin by saying that I'm a technophile - work at Google currently - have worked at Oracle and Microsoft previously... I know technology!I bought this particular set because of its features and technology... however; it broke 3 months after purchase! After some very annoying back and forth with first line Hitachi customer support, an "authorized Hitachi repair person" came and took my Plasma away - this was near 4 WEEKS AGO, and counting. I have been without ANY TV for near 4 weeks! Buy "authorized Hitachi repair person" I mean some guy - no uniform, loaded my Hitachi in the back of an unmarked, open pickup truck - and left me with some generic service repair ticket.Customer service is completely inept, uncaring, and without any authority to assist. Its borderline criminal - I originally went with a name brand to avoid this very thing. There is definitively no CARE in Hitachi Customer Care.Someone at Hitachi viewing this can view my support ticket by last name: Greene, and Zip 94103.ADVICE: DON'T BUY HITACHI!
The Harmony 880 took me a some time to get all of the options setup correctly, but I am controlling a Media Center PC, Bose Lifestyle 35, HD Receiver and a 46" LCD TV. After the initial few times of going back to re-program, the Harmony 880 works flawlessly. I love the charger and 1 controller to do it all.
The computer is a great deal after rebates-just remember you get what you pay for. Compaq's customer service does not know who their authorized repair centers are (I called their number listed on an email response which was not toll free, but they do have a toll free #)and they want you to mail it in to them for repair.My computer is 2 months old and the USB ports are so loose that I lose my internet connection and abilty to use my A drive. Otherwise it operates well. If you need USB ports that work well, don't buy this machine.
Well Yesterday I had the amp bridged and turned up all the way and was putting out a lot of bass, but the amp would heat up after about 30 minutes and shut off. I turned the amp down and everything is fine. I was right at the sceen and had the bass going. I felt cool at that point
I purchased for my boyfriend last year for Christmas and it's still working.The camera is nice and small, nothing fancy but it's a good product.I would make sure to purchased rechargeable batteries as you can go through regular batteries in 1 day. Also get an sd card for it to store your pictures.
I bought this cable in early September 2010. It's about to be December 2011. I have had this cable for nearly 15 months and it has proven to be reliable. I used it at my apartment by campus last year. Now it's perfect to run across my studio and get videos up on the projector. I'm always moving the projector around, and this cable always comes in handy. I normally use it at 720p, but it has also worked at 1080p. I've used it with my apple tv, my macbook pro, my friend's playstation, my xbox, and a slew of other devices. I'm now in the market for an even longer cable.
I bought 3 to replace the last set of the same battery which lasted over 6 years. Couldn't be more pleased with the quality.
My computer crashed and I lost all my files...no, I had not backed them up in the past 6 months prior. The Computer Nerd suggested the Maxtor, so I went straight to Amazon.com. It arrived, but I discovered it is not entirely user-friendly with Windows XP. I phoned my CN and he led me through the steps of changing the letter of the driver. I back up every weekend, but the downside is that it won't back up Outlook so I won't lose my Contacts and Calendar again. Nevertheless, I'm glad I have it!
I happen to get Nikon SB600 used flash recently, Nikon discounted this model.This amazing little flash, I use it with diffuser or minisoft box for direct shots.Pros:90 degree vertical bounce, 180 degree horizontal bounce.Nikon TTL auto mdoe identify zoom used by you and adjusts the light accordingly. Can also be used in manual mode.Light weight compared to Nikon sb900/sb700 and less costly than them.Better light than sb400, I do not have sb700 (Also great flash), online reviews says, sb600 and sb700 has almost same light power(guide number).Can be used as slave flash. NikonD7000 has in built master flash. I have used sb600 as remote flash with out any cables, it works great.In order to use sb600 as slave with Nikon D7000, you should use built flash also, however you have option to avoid the built in flash light, it uses very minimum light needed to fire the sb600.Built in master flash feature may or may not available for all nikon models, check out user guide.It's good step up from sb400 flash, Light varies based on zoom with ttl mode.Can be used for continues shots, less lag between shots.Uses 4 AA batteries.Conbigger flash for entry level dslr users, check out sb400Discontinued model, check out sb700, little bigger than this.How to use NikonD7000 in built flash as master flash and sb600 as slave flash?============================================================================Go to custom setting menu (pencil picture)-->e Bracketing/flash-->e3 Falsh cntrl for built in flash--> Commander mode.Inside commander mode, go to built-in flash, set mode as "--" (This setting will fire built flash with minimum light needed for sb600 to fire).If would like to fire built in flash also, leave the Built-in flash setting as TTL.go to group A, set the mode to TTL. you can also choose group B. let's say we are using group A.Go to channel set it to either 1 or 2 or 3, press ok, note down what you number you used for channel. Let's say 3.Switch on sb600, make sure it is in TTL mode, if not press mode button, until it display TTLHold on zoom and minus button for few seconds, it will show remote symbol, with OFF setting, press the mode button to switch on remote mode to ON setting.Press on button, it will show remote symbol, channel number and group name. Make sure group A and channel 3 set (or you choice of selection used on camera settings). If not, use mode and plus or minus buttons to set them to group name and channel number as set in NikonD7000.You are all set to use sb600 as slave on NikonD7000 in built flash.Note: Since sb600 fire based on light from nikon d7000, sb600 should be in position to receive light from camera built in flash.It may not work behind the walls where light can not reach from camera to sb600 flash.
Equipment used & peripherals:Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver, modified Musical Fidelity X-10D hybrid tube cd clarifier, with two 6922 RCA Bugle Boy vintage vacuum tubes, connected to the front right & left channels of the player before leading to amp, Kef Q series C90 front tower & center speakers, Bose 301 surround speakers, MIT Terminator 3 & QED Kudos speaker cables, Acoustic Research, Audioquest & Ixos interconnects and Panasonic and Monoprice HDMI cables, Sony Bravia KLV-32V300 LCD tv, STAC automatic voltage regulator, isobar and audioprism noise filters/power conditioners.Test discs:Audio discs used are: Denon Jazz Sampler Plus The Audio Tool Box II (Nippon Columbia 1994), Pat Coil: Schemes and Dreams (Sheffield Lab), Thelma Houston and Pressure Cooker (Sheffield Lab), Bill Evans Trio: Waltz For Debbie Hybrid Multi-Channel SACD (Naxos release), Bill Evans Trio: Sunday At The Village Vanguard Hybrid Stereo SACD (Analogue Productions), Getz/Gilberto Stereo Hybrid SACD (Verve), The Carpenters Singles: 1969-1981 Hybrid Multi-Channel SACD (A&M;/BMG release), Clair Marlo: Let It Go Stereo SACD (Cisco release), Weather Report: Heavy Weather Stereo SACD (Columbia/Sony) and Derek & The Dominos: Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs Hybrid Multi-Channel SACD. Terminator II THX-certified Region 1 DVD was used for video playback.Pros:Impressive and very good build quality, slim, sturdy and stable because of considerable weight, fine aesthetic quality and sexy looking, solid aluminium faceplate, SACD/DVD Audio/Audio EX/HDMI indicator LED lights at front panel, all necessary audio-video connections (gold-plated) can be found at the back panel, detachable power cord, remote control (luminous) keys spaced apart to suit those with big fingers, hi-tech features like cd playback upsampling and audio EX (video circuitry and front panel display can be turned-off for maximum audio performance), up to 1080p dvd upscaling function ( preserves fine details and film grain characteristics of the movie).Cons:Shallow tray wherein the disc fits barely enough, it's very easy to misload and potentially scratch your precious disc, big and strange-looking remote in which the keys are organized unconventionally and takes time to get used to, display window and LED display is somewhat small, remote control's range is a bit limited (60 degrees side-to-side), player transport/response is a tad slow, typical of Philips made DVD transports. More expensive compared to other mid-priced players. Operations manual, although as thick as a book (in several languages), the explanations are somewhat abbreviated and makes you think this is intended for advanced users who had previously owned SACD players.Actual Performance:This unit was designed primarily as an SACD player with dvd capabilities seemingly as bonus (in other players, this order is reversed). It needs a good run-in (preferably 24 hours or more) before actual and serious listening because bass and treble performance is a bit soft and laid-back straight from the box, although midrange is already superb and somewhat better than actual (live) performance. `Couldn't wait for more time, I started an extended listening and viewing session. After 12 hours run-in, bass performance is still leaner but a lot deeper compared to my Pioneer DV 600AV (maybe its bass, as tuned by Pioneer is a bit overblown). Midrange that's already superb seems to get better, Karen & Clair's voices are those of angels, percussion instruments opened up and came alive, its natural decay seems longer than what I previously heard with other players when using the same discs, the roughness of air blown though the tenor saxophone is distinctive, Oh! The pure sound of Fender Rhodes synthesizer, the crispness of piano enthralls to no end, ambient background noises (Waltz For Debbie and Sunday At The Village Vanguard were recorded with live audience) are clearer, the chatting, laughter and glasses clanging accurately reproduced, the roughness/vibration of acoustic base is right in your face and the energy and passion of the blues (Layla) will thrill you to the bones. My cd's, some of them I owned for the past thirteen years, came up with details I haven't heard before, through HDMI and even better when upsampled to 88.2 khz through the analog outs. In short, this player reproduces heavenly midrange, incredible detail and superb dynamics!Video performance is very good. Fine details and film grain were preserved. But noticeable is the slight blurring on fast-moving objects (this player doesn't support 24/60p, unlike my PS3). Blacks are really deep blacks, excellent! Video upscaling to 1080p of my PS3 is a bit better but this player beats my Pioneer DV 600AV hands down!Recommendation:Don't use laid-back and dark sounding interconnects. While they produce a superb midrange, they will further dampen the bass and treble details.Conclusion:This is a superb player, much, much better than all the players I owned, notwithstanding the few "design flaws". My verdict is pure and simple: buy it! It's worth every penny of its price!
Have been using the Terk VR1 for a about a year now to reduce the high volume swings in some commercials and to bring up some of the annoying low volume parts of TV movies. It does both but is a bit more effective with the former than the latter.My recent purchase of a second Terk VR1 came about when I thought the one I had was causing a long term intermittent audio loss. Right after I ordered, I discovered the problem was actually in the HDMI output of my cable DVR.Decided to keep the new Terk VR1 as a spare since I'd come to really like the product and the price seemed reasonable.Then I began to think, if one Terk VR1 levels out volume swings, couldn't a second be fed from the output of the first unit to produce even more improvement? Happily the answer was yes.I simply connected the outputs of unit one to the inputs of unit two and the outputs of unit two to my audio amp inputs. Aside from slightly increasing the no-signal background noise level (which is not noticeable during programs), I believe I must have the most effective automatic volume controller in town for the price paid.Am more than satisfied.
Got the headphones over the holidays. The sound is great and the rechargeable batteries and the base are neat, the headphones fit very well with adjustable length and angle for the "earmuffs". However, there is some hissing noise when there is no signal (when switching channels). Given that these are higher end headphones, I would expect no hiss at all.
I recently purchased this case for my 30gb video ipod, and it's perfect!I went the the Apple store to compare cases, and this one clearly was the least "intrusive" when it comes to the sleek design of the Ipod. It is much thinner than the iSee. The photo on this page does not do it justice. The piece you see sticking out on the right is the removable belt clip, and the black around the outside is rubberized, which is shock absorbant. I have a black Ipod and in the week that i've had the case, 2 people have said they could barely tell it was in a case and that it was the best design they've seen.My boyfriend has had a different case for his black ipod for almost a year, and within a week of my purchase went and bought one.UPDATE: A few months ago a purchased the Nano version of the case for my Nano (i use that one just for running and workouts), and it's just as wonderful, if not better than the original! It comes with a protector for the wheel, which is perfect when i'm running.
Excellent sound, good bass without a subwoofer. They are really portable since they don't need a subwoofer that tend to be heavy and bulky. Very happy with this purchase.
You should buy this istead of the brand names. You get the same quality for a better price. Simple. .
A friend of mine just spend almost USD 100 for HDMI cable and I compare my cable (almost USD 3) with his cable (USD 100) and we got the same quality. This cable is amazing!!!Don't spend a lot of money in HDMI cables!!!
I used these for over 5 years and these are the most comfortable and durable keyboards you can use. Too bad it isn't USB but you can get an adapter for that.
I got a new flat screen TV. Big upgrade over my conventional tube TV. The manual recommended I use a HDMI cable to connect for best results. So I headed out to Best Buy and other stores to get a HDMI cable. I was shocked to find that the HDMI cables ran from $60 to $150 and more. No way I was going to pay that price for a cable. I got on the net and researched. Found a number of sites that said don't buy HDMI cables at retail stores, get them from the web much much cheaper. Same cable quality, if not better, but a hell of a lot cheaper.I ordered my HDMI cable (6 ft., would have preferred 3 ft.) from here for $3. No kidding, just $3.I installed it and have been using it for over a month now. I love it.JFYI.. Before I got the HDMI cable, for convince it was recommended to me that I use the RCA component connection instead. After I got the HDMI cable I got curious and tried out the RCA component connection. Using the RCA component connection the picture quality was slightly down. More importantly, changing channels had a delay time of 2 seconds which was VERY annoying.Hope this helps.
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.
Since I have purchased my mouse- I use it at job. Every woman in the office wants one. Purchasing from Amazon.com is so easy- move over ebay!
This cable cannot carry data, and though I could see the image, the display goes off after every few seconds. I stopped using this cable as I do not want spoil my new 3D LED TV and laptop.I would not recommend this product to anyone! Beware!!~Raj
You will notice I am rating the printer and not the customer service from Xerox. This will be my second one, and I have tried other Xerox printers and have not been satisfied with them as I have the C-11 and I AM VERY SORRY TO LEARN THAT IT WILL NO LONGER BE PRODUCED BY XEROX. However, I must say that the customer service from Xerox for repairs is not that great though the technical team seems to be ok. I have been over a week asking how much it would cost to refurbish my first one. It has a problem of not feeding the paper, probably rollers need replacing. Still no response from them other than - is it in warranty. Thanks Amazon for a great job on shipping the C-ll that I just ordered.
After several months, this player no longer would recognize CDs or DVDs. The manufacturer suggested rebooting. That did nothing. The service center they recommended in my area said to would probably cost more to fix than to buy a new one.
If your thinking of going for a webcam for a laptop and dont wanna go and spend a lotta money this is the best webcam available...
I had been looking at this particular model on the LG site before seeing it on amazon but I was not ready to part with the $500+. I have owned refurbished devices before so that does not concern me. Most of the time in cases like that though you are likely to get only a 15 or 20% discount. To save 50% here is a deal to good too pass up. The package came very quickly and appreared brand new. In a matter of 15 minutes I had the device set up and was watching and recording TV. I already have an ethernet jack behind my TV so that obviously saved time. The guide was loaded in under 5 minutes. So far I have tried all funtions except for the networking but I don't expect an issue. LG is a good brand. I also have a 17" flat panel monitor that I love. This device will pay for itself when you factor in no fees for the guide and the DVD burner included. I'd say get it!
Be forewarned-I was too excited about this gift until I realized its LIMITED functions:1) Web Radio streaming capability ONLY if you are a SONY 365 subscriber and want to listen to 365 provided radio stations!!! That is correct; this radio will not access/play/stream ANY OTHER radio off the web, ie Sirius, XM, etc...Period. No Can Do.2) PC Music Files-Ready for this one? It will ONLY access Windows Media Player versions 10.0 and 11.0..it WILL NOT play iTunes nor any other stored music files on your computer...Period. Nada.After several hours of working with Sony reps to download software required for setup and installation, I came to the very disappointing realization that this is not the product for anyone unless they meet the above 2 specifications; additionally, as this product is brand new to the market, the Sony reps knew virtually nothing more about the product nor its limited functions than I could infer from reading the small fine print in the manual.Back to the drawing board for the perfect wireless pc/web quality radio speakers...
I bought this computer just before Vista -- didn't get the Vista update...Had problems with it crashing -- I liked the media center --- However after SP3 came out it crashed my computer big time--- HP came out with a fix that has to be put on before downloading.a1610n had an AMD processor and SP3 will mess it up ---My Samsung hard drive is totally destroyed and I will get a new computer without an AMD processor due to SP3
I own 3 of these puppies and NEVER had a problem with any of them. They have worked perfectly with my Canon Cameras and they can hold a lot of pictures even at very high resolutions. This really is the best flash card to get.
I'm not much of a reviewer, nor am I really able to compare anything with other HDTVs because I don't own any other ones. But I did come from a Sharp LC19DV12U, which was very standard and not that good. That said, out of the box, this TV looks amazing! The black finish on it, even the blue light on the bottom when you turn it on... this is a fabulous looking TV. I spent hours looking on the AVS forums for the best possible basic calibration out there, and I think I found it for all of my sources (analog, OTA, component, PC, etc). Speaking of OTA, I love how I pick up 6 HD channels plus radio stations with the built-in tuner! The picture is flat out amazing!However, if I were to give a negative, it would be gaming lag. Now, I've done a LOT of research to be sure that this TV wouldn't lag, but it does. I heard that anything with an 8ms refresh rate or lower shouldn't give any noticeable lag, which this TV is. In fact, my Sharp lagged too, and that was 6ms. I have Game Mode on, I have... well, I have everything on that people tell me to eliminate lag with. I'm sure that I'M doing something wrong, because nobody else seems to have this problem. But I've had this problem for two TV's now, and I don't know what to do. If anyone would please leave me comments on what to do, that would be fantastic.That aside, this TV was perfect for $550!
Expected less - got more! This is the perfect bag for the price, great quality and perfect compartments! It is easy to store all the right stuff and easy to stow under seat or overhead in the plane!
I do most of my shooting with the Nikon 18-200 VR and I've been very happy with that lens. I bought this on an impulse after reading the reviews and hearing how serious photographers love shooting with prime lenses. I have been blown away by the shots I'm getting. If you like shooting portraits, get this lens. I only wish I'd bought it years ago.
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!
Put this in a 2000 cougar and i must say for the price there is nothing wrong with it. I can see where people think you have to do cutting and stuff to get it in but really the stereo gets put in first and then the face goes over it. For the Money i don't see anything wrong with this product other than the mounting bracket in the back could be made out of metal or made a bit more sturdy somehow. Fits perfectly otherwise
The HK AVR 145 is by far the best surround receiver in it's price range: quality build, well thought out controls, easy set up, and superb sound. Don't let the power ratings fool you, this baby puts out clean honest watts to all chanels; it blew away my Kenwood rated at over twice the power. Great buy, highly recommended.
For the price difference I went with the Opteka over Cannon release. For the most part it worked well for a year before failing in the middle of this years 4th of July fireworks. I am not sure how much the failure affected my shots, but I will spend the extra on the Canon product to replace this one.
This system is unbelievable! The sound emmitted from the 4 sats just totally threw me for a loop when I first hooked them up. I expected to get what I paid for (which was not very much) but instead, I feel like I got a $500 set of speakers. The sub was even adequate. I've owned Jensen, Sony, and Yamaha, but from now on, KLH is the way I'll go. Great job, KLH!
After reading the reviews, it stood to reason that this would be a great battery grip for my RebelXT digital SLR. I've been shooting with the 580ex flash and it was getting to the point that my hands literally hurt from the small form factor of the Rebel and the added weight of the flash.I bought this grip last week and haven't been disappointed. It adds the extra grip [no pun intended] to the camera which lessens my hand fatigue.At the time of purchase you could get an extra camera battery for the Rebel for $10 more. I did and now I can shoot forever it seems.Don't pay double just for the Canon name. Get this grip. A well made product.
I love it, it was delivered in a reasonable amout of time and i am very pleased. thank you very much
I bought one of these, then had to go back to BB to purchase a LinkSys wireless router because my older Netgear wouldn't work with it. I must have spent 10 hours trying to get this thing working, from time to time I did have it working then the LinkSys router failed and I had to exchange it. Once the new router was up I once again went through the pain of programming the WRE54G but in the end it did nothing to extend my wireless network in our home. The laptop 100' from the wireless router and 10' from the WRE54G would constantly pick up the router instead of the Range Expander. The signal must be very small or non existent. I finally returned it to BB and purchased a Netgear WGXB102 54Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit (available on Amazon) which I'm using now.The Netgear is a wired device that uses house wiring. I pluged one unit into the wall near the router, the other into the wall near the wife's laptop and bingo it was up and running. No setup, no hassle. It just works. If my wife unhooks the laptop and moves closer to the wireless router she still has a network connection. The little Netgear boxes work great!If you're curious go to Google and type in "WRE54G ip conflict" to see a lot of messages from people who've been trying to get this thing to work. It's a disaster. I suppose if you want to use it without any encription as an open network it might be easier to setup. However even when it was set up it didn't do what it was supposed to - Extend the Range of my wireless network.
I absolutely love this thing! It is what I have been looking for. I hate waxing and really hate those hair remover creams. This cuts close and is super easy to use. Hair does not grow back thicker either (just a myth). I have only one warning, watch how you use the eyebrow trimmer. I got a little too excited and started trimming away. I almost trimmed all my eyebrows off! In all honesty, this is a great product, probably the best beauty product I have ever purchased. I liked it so much I bought a back up.
This is a great novel! It has mystery, art, history, action, romance - a complete boot that is a real page-turner!
Purchased the MB-200 Battery pack for Nikon d-200 and am completely satisfied. Great "feel" with pack on and betteries last so long I need to remind myself to check the charge periodically. Having the shutter release in a comfortable position for portrait orientatio makes a huge difference. Love this product!
Works perfectly. The signal with this antenna seems stronger then the antenna that came with the radio. I have this unit at my desk at work, no where near a window, and it gets pretty good reception. I'm thinking about getting one for my house too.
If you don't want to use a cover or other book like option this little gadget is the one for you, it lets you use your tablet on portrait or landscape mode
After personally witnessing several other cheap hdmi cables stop working at the electronics retail store i work at, i was curious to see what a 2 dollar hdmi could do.Right out of the box you can tell its nothing fancy, and not dressed up with the extra shielding. I plugged it in to my hd-dvd player and was not able to notice any difference between that and a similiar $60 hdmi cable. As far as im concerned so far, a digital cable is a digital cable. However, we have only been using it for a few weeks now so only time will tell if there really is a difference between a 2 dollar hdmi and 60-100 dollar cable.
Bought this camera when I thought I was going on a trip to Peru. The trip fell through, but I've had lots of fun with the camera since. I usually take it with me everywhere, just in case I spot something interesting to take photos of. Most recently, the camera has gone snowshoeing with me-I really appreciated the drop-in loading when trying to perform this operation while wearing gloves. Recently developed my first roll of film, and am very impressed with the quality of the pictures, especially the panoramic shots. Be warned, however, developing panoramic shots is expensive...I think I had to pay .90 per panoramic shot, which can add up quickly. However, in exchange, I have a number of gorgeous pictures to admire. Overall, I like the ease of use of this camera, although I wish that the tiny buttons were bigger-its harder than it looks to press a button with the "control button acuator" (to quote Kodak) than you would think. A small ergonomic inconvienience to pay for nice pictures. I'm planning to take it with me when I actually DO make it to Peru-maybe next year! :) Ciao.
I debated between investing in a used Airport card and the recent version of the Linksys WET54G (version 3.1) in order to have my old G4 iMac connect to a wireless network. After reading this information (search: plantphys.info/advice/wet54g), I decided to take the plunge and buy the Linksys product. The instructions from the website were great, and my G4 was connected to the network within minutes.The only modifications that I would make to the instructions on that website is to ensure you enable the encryption if it is present on your network and add the network's password. One issue that I had with the adapter after it was running was that I needed to reset the adapter after I had turned off the computer and my wireless network when it was not in use. Once I upgraded the firmware to the most current version (found on the North American website), this problem went away. If you upgrade the firmware, you have to click on the "help" tab during the installation process, which directs you to a page where you browse for the updated firmware file that you have already downloaded onto your computer or key drive.I gave this product only four stars because the company should have provided instructions for Macintosh users, and the process of upgrading the firmware was not as straightforward as it could have been.
A friend of mine added this RAM to my PC, and the only thing I am asking myself is WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG? It is really super fast now, no more waiting...This arrived in a few days after ordering, I am always pleased when I order from Amazon.Highly recommend this product!
The scanner works right away after I plug into my lab top running Windows XP. I especially like the landscape design which is the only one I can find. The only drawback I have found so far is the quality of the film scan is not good enough.
With this level of 5 star reviews this product obviously will change the way you approach graphic work for life.Rather than rehash all that has been said, I would like to add a little notice for those who haven't used this product before. In photoshop make sure you take advantage of the snapshot button in the history panel. Once you start brushing with the pen you will quickly exceed your max undo-ability, no matter how high you have it set. Not sure where it is? At the bottom of the history panel, there is a little camera, it will be next to a trash can icon; click on it and that state of your work will be forever saved.
Been a driver for 20 yrs, always ran "el cheapo" radio stock out of box. decided to get big radio and looked for awhile b4 deciding on a 959, (same as 949 except has freq meter) it has features only found(and not found in some cases)on much more expensive models!! The ones that got me were variable talkback,4 stage LARGE meter that you can actually see and use ,(signal, modulation,power and swr),freq meter, ...so, I paid more than this site because i bought at a truck stop(pilot) paid 200. took to local radio shop and did basic peak and tune and added echo board (70$total)and now get nothing but compliments all day!!! Big Galaxy sound!!! my driving buddies tell me i key up all over traffic on 19 and sound great doing it. my out of pocket is well below 300$ and you can save even more buying online. Also 2 year warranty is not voided by any mods you do as long as the mod doesnt cause the problem you send it in for!!!couldnt find that with any other radio!!! Another reviewer mentioned swr warning light may come on before 2.5 to 1 and this is true with mine also but i dont mind this ,i consider it an "early warning system" however if it bothers you galaxy is aware of prob and has solution on their support site. prob a 5$ fix at a radio shopFor example my buddy has a general lee, has about 350$ in it and it does sound great and all but he is jealous of all the features and good looks of mine and considering getting one!!
I normally wait a while before I write one of these. However my wife and I are both very pleased with this monitor; and it has been in the house less than one week. We have been scanning quite a few old photos lately, some dating back to the early 1900's. This has involved quite a bit of editing and fixing to repair spots and tears. We also recently purchased a mid-high end DSLR and I have found myself doing quite a lot of post-processing of new photos; especially in the area of increased brightness and contrast. A few weeks ago I did some of this processing on our laptop and realized the LCD was much brighter than our tube. We bought the W2007 and it opened a new world.Image quality is WOW! Bright, wonderful contrast and color - Even though the graphics card in our two year old media machine is below the monitor's capability. Photo editing and touch up is easier, and I am doing much less post-processing because the screen is much closer to the camera image.Working with photo editing software is a new experience. Infaview, Paint,net and the proprietary software that came with our K10D camera display the photo and an array of menu and dialogue boxes that appear all over the screen - usually on the image. There is plenty of room at the sides of this wide monitor to spread menus out and work unimpeded.Same story with MSOffice software. You can run menus on both sides of Word or PowerPoint and still have all kinds of viewing area on your documents. You can also display two pages side-by-side and READ THEM!!!Prior to purchase I saw some comments regarding reflection on the glossy screen. I have to say it is not an issue for us. As the machine boots, and the screen is black, there is a fair amount of reflection from overhead lights and objects behind me. Once the screen comes up, reflections seem to disappear. Granted, some web pages with a lot of dark background do display refection. However, minimal playing with screen tilt has fixed this.Other problems - None. Great monitor at a reasonable price $259.
I recently bought a 20 hour Tivo and liked it, but I didn't like the fact I had to pay so much to get lifetime service, so I returned it and opted to go with a replay because it was a bit cheaper and I didn't have to pay for the service. I thought it would be a good move, but boy was I wrong. First of all, if you only have a CO/EX cable on the back of your TV like I do, you will have to buy a seperate RF modulator to correct the problem. Cost me an additional ... to get that which actually made the price difference about even. Secondly I had a whale of time learning all the remote keys. It seems like they just made them all the same size and stuck them on there, I had to look down to make sure I pushed the right button. Also I did not appreciate the fact of the gauranteeing and non-gauranteeing shows. The way I watch television, I have a lot of favorite shows that are on all different times of the day and the schedule is constantly changing. I didn't appreciate that in order to record every episode of my favorite show at all times I had to type in keywords instead of the actual title and I found out that if 2 shows gauranteed to record conflict with each other it will pick the first one you gauranteed to record. Let's say you gauranteed a new series premiere of Friends to record and Ally Macbeal as well, but by some wierd reason it is a rerun. If you gauranteed to record Ally Macbeal first, it will pick that one and you will miss your series premiere. If you don't gaurantee 2 shows to record, let's just say those same 2 shows again, it will pick the one in alphabetical order. So once again, the rerun of Ally Macbeal will record instead of your long anticipated season premiere of Friends. Also if you gaurantee a certain show to record, it will set aside an additional half hour or hour (depending on the show's duration) which really cuts on your disk space quickly. You have to constantly monitor your space to make sure you have enough room. With Tivo, first of all with the new software 2.0, you can choose when 2 shows conflict which one to record, even if both shows are season passes. It will tell you OK, we'll record all these shows of this season pass but we won't record this show because it conflicts with this other show that is a higher priority on the season pass manager (another great Tivo feature!) and it will let you say OK to it or record the show you wanted to record originally over the other show that was a higher priority on the manager. Needless to say I returned my Replay and got my Tivo back and am sticking with it. I like the software a lot better and my TV watching experience is so much better now than it was before. Now I always have something to watch whenever I want and at my convenience...
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
I bought this mouse because of all the great reviews. However, I had a different experience. It was great at first, although you couldn't use it on a magazine surface, or on cloth... But, less than a month after I purchased it from TigerDirect, it stopped working! My computer just doesn't recognize it, and the little light on the end of it doesn't light up anymore. Three days ago, it was working intermittenly... and two days ago, it worked the same way... and today it's out of business. What a waste of money. I'm definitely going back to the wire, and staying away from Microsoft mouses. I don't recommend this mouse.
I ordered this cable and it arrived fast (Hawaii) - excellent service & great price! The cable is durable, works great, and is exactly what I expected. I'm using it for my new HDTV and Sony Vaio laptop in order to watch streaming videos and Blu-ray DVDs. Needed a long cable so I could move the laptop around the room.
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 have about 15 of these deployed throughout our system and they have been rock solid. Great little switch at a reasonable price.
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.
Update: November 15, 2008 - Still working just fine.Orig Review: Simple to install, easy to use. Does the job and has features not advertised. For example: If in the cradle, the the Palm comes to life automatically when you turn on the PC/
This cable does not work for my setup (new Windows Vista) with an old Epson printer. There was no instruction on what to install. The "auto launch" feature of the CD did not work on Vista. After 1 hour of trying different drivers, I gave up. It was relatively cheap so I didn't bother contacting the vendor.
This is a must have for your ipod. It kept my ipod nice and dry while on the boat fishing and I didn't stress about the sand on the beach messing it up.
I was very pleased with the product as well as the amount of time it took for it to reach me. I will definitely order from this seller again.
This sheets couldn't be any dryer, ergo useless. Guess I'm going back to the liquid... BAD BAD BAD. Apparently they do expire, and they are sending old sheets.
This is our favorite small appliance. We use this weekly for hashbrowns and occassionally for Oreos when making dirt cake. Can't live without one now.
NYS applied tax for this purchase. One star because I was (mistakenly) led here by the reviews stating savings due to no tax.
I bought two of these speakers to replace a set of 1983-vintage Genesis 110's that weren't working well anymore. Besides sounding great, they're smaller than the Genesis 110's, and they have nice wood cabinets that are hard to find these days. I don't think you can find a better deal.
The docking station works quite well. Synching was no problem. But, as I've tried to use the Jornada, I've found that you cannot download an adobe reader. It seems the operating system can't handle it. If I'm wrong, someone let me know.
Don't buy this scanner if you are going to use it to scan b&w pages of text from text books. This scanner does an extremely poor job of a very basic function. The quality of the scans are terrible and the time required to get a preview of the scan on the screen is almost a minute! If you are trying to hold a text book open and flat against the bed that is way too long. This scanner doesn't compare with an old HP scanner that only scanned at 300 dpi!
Well, i had accidently purchased the MX Revolution 610 i think for myself and i had lot of pain in hand since my hand is rather small ! I then checked this one in Best Buy and purchased it on Amazon ! it is really perfect for my hand, ideal ergonomics mouse for women hand size!!!
This product works very well, Especially for the cost. I bought a wireless one prior to this and it only lasted about a week then died for no reason, this one is well into its sixth month of being beat around, left out in a 100+degree car as well as a 0- and below car. It transmits well, but still gets interference with some things inside the vehicle. Even transmits well enough so i can pick it up if I'm wearing protective headphones with built in radio while working around my vehicle (up to about 30 feet away maybe) Which is nice. This is a good product overall.
What a great camera, this our fourth digital camera. On board flash is stronger than any we've had. We have upgraded in megapexals. next step would have be the professional type.
I'd been wanting a lense like this for sometime and seen this one at a great price, so I ordered it.When I first opened the package I was a little disapointed, the lense is kind of light and maybe feels a little cheap. But it works great! The auto focus works quickly and shoots very sharp pictures. I'm also impressed how well it focuses in low light. I'm very pleased with my purchase.Dave A.
Data-wise and speed-wise, it's excellent. Lots of improvement potential though.1-You have to turn it on every time you use it. This can be annoying.2-included USB cable is extremely short.3-It can get very noisy. I prevent this by placing it on top of sound-absorbing materials.I'd get the WD drive for a bit more, personally, but this one's fine.
Product is very good, good price, but had to wait too long to get it. If you need it soon, don't use super saver even if you have to pay for shipping.
Totally satisfied with this product. It looks cool, and at almost 5 gigs to the dollar is an awesome deal. Only two small quips; the a/c adapter is huge, about as big as the one for my laptop, and it makes a pretty loud hum when it's running. Aside from those minor issues it's perfect.
This module can handle two 512MB MMC, totalling 1GB, I was able to fit 213 songs, that's more than 16 hours of 128kbps CD quality music. Hooked to a Prism, it played for 12 hours continuosly. I am so pleased w/ this player, I am going to purchase another one in case I break this accidentally. I wish they never discontinued the Handspring Prism. I just bought an Auterra OBDII scanner/dyno and can monitor my car's performance while listening to my MP3's!!!
Why speend $10 a foot for a HDMI cable. This works well and less than $1 a foot including shipping. Was deliverd by USPS in less than a week.
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.
So I had bought this to run my laptop (which only needed 85W) and maybe another thing or two, however I wanted it to power the laptop while allowing me to plug in the laptop to the stereo in the car which is where the conflict began. Apparently through a lot of research this is a Modified Sine Wave power inverter which causes horrible noise through the car while the car is on (not something that gets louder with the alternator we're talking loud annoying and constant). Come to find out that this is a problem and read through many forums that using audio your better off using a TSW or True Sine Wave power inverter. Xantrex makes one but they are mighty expensive but luck of the draw I found a guy in my state selling a used one for massively cheaper so I bought it and hooked it up. The TSW was only 400W however the unit was larger but worked absolutely brilliantly. I won't be able to return this unit as the 'consumer unfriendly packaging' required me to cut the plastic around it to get it out.By the way I also signed up with Xantrex's long list of requirements to ask their support a question two weeks ago and I am still waiting for a response... Thankfully I didn't wait for them to tell me that a MSW wasn't what I needed and that a TSW is where it's at. =)All said and done this would probably be fine for most electronics but I'll never buy a MSW again, i am TSW all the way!
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.
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!
Two batteries for a fraction of the OEM price for one. I tried both with photos and video. They work as expected.
I put in a lot of hours in front of my keyboard and a wrist rest is an absolute necessity. Of all of those I've tried, this one is the best.Problems with other wrist rests include that they pop open at the seams and the gel goo comes out, that the wrist rest deforms in the areas where I regularly put my wrists, etc. This wrist rest has none of these problems.
This great stand is easy to use on desk or in bed. Great Deal as well! Look, you can not find another product without any negative review, this is the ONE!
High quality product. It covers and protects very well. There is not straps at the bottom. So during high windy days it moves or even fly out.
My home office has "grown" the past few years. It seems like there is always some new device to plug into my PC. With this 7-port USB hub and a 15 ft. USB cable, bulky devices like my laser printer, document scanner, and backup drives are easily relocated to the corner of the room. The device required no drivers, and only required plugging in to set up. It is a great way to clear up convenient space, and cut down on that tangle of wires behind the PC.
I ordered this cable for my ipad mini as a spare. It will charge the mini as long as you don't move it or bump it. The connector pin does not securely attach to the mini. It jiggles when connected which of course stops the charging. I trusted box wave as quality seller so I don't know if this cable is a defect or just a poorly made product.
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.
There's no automatic shutoff. The batteries can be dramatically overcharged and may well explode. They were too hot to touch when I unplugged the charger... After that the charger was thrown away.
I bought two of these to replace my slower Belkin hubs, but discovered that this product is not reliable. True, I have a lot of USB devices, but these hubs are supposed to handle seven devices at a time, and they don't. I have braille devices and it is crucial that they work, especially my braille display; but it has quit working for no reason, and my CD burner has also. And the hubs don't work with some devices, especially my book port which is another adaptive technology device used by blind people. I'm back to my trusty, but slower, Belkin.
Since is kind a free they dont care to send it to your address provided, so better do not advertise this item as a free shipping or at no cost is only a catch to sell they are not serious in what they advertise.
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This scanner has wonderful resolution, and the price is also wonderful. You will be very happy with it. I am a computer expert, I work with computers all day, so I can tell you what's a good product, and what's a bad one, and this is definatly a GOOD PRODUCT. Have fun shopping!
This camera doesn't support the newer form of wireless security (WPA), but only the older and no-longer-secure WEP. In order to use this camera on my wireless network, I'd have to use the outdated WEP for the entire network, not just the camera.
I just got my quickcam and it was very easy to setup. I had some trouble focussing though since it is manual focus and the ring was stuck. However, with some nudging it finally loosened up and now the picture is crystal clear. It is so small and just excellent. Great work, Logitech!
Since the Grandparents and GreatGrandparents live far from us, they can still see the kids.... It's way easy to use. So little and compact! The family loves getting the clips of the kids on a daily basis! I couldn't do it with out the flip video cam!!! It's just too easy!
I bought this over 6 years ago and it still works great. I have never had any issues with it at all.
i am so happy with the product i purchaced. It was a battery for my sony camcorder. Ive benn needing one for a few years. It is a great battery and i believe it will give me great service. Thanx, William
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.
This is a great mp3 player for the price. It is so small, it's not a hassle and it comes with an arm strap.
I got this for a fraction of the price I would have paid at a local store. Does the job equally well and without any problems (that I can tell). Good product and great deal!
Big problem.This is supposed to be used to download photos from the Optio to a computer.The USB side of the equation is OK.The other end, however has a thick plug which interferes with the casing of the camera. It's quite different from the slim plug pictured. You have to force it it, and even then you don't always get a positive contact.Products that don't work should be removed from the site.Why is this one still here?Anybody home???
This cartridge came very fast and was new as stated. It is also a factory cartridge - not a after market, which I have always try to stay with as long as the price is as reasonable as this was.
I originally purchased the WMP300N by Linksys for just under $100. I was feed up with dropped connections and poor performance so I decided to try another wireless devise. This product was a fraction of the price and preformed considerably better. This a great value.
These are the best binoculars I have ever owned. Didn't know they could be this good. See the detail you have been missing (for under 70 bucks).It's like the difference between standard tv and High Def (and I'm not exaggerating)!1/11 Replaced stolen 10X50 with 12X50's. Just as awesome! Don't waste your money on slightly cheaper binoculars, just get these Nikon's.
You'd be better off sticking a pair of cut up pieces of straw in your ears. The head piece is entirely too small, unless you've been stricken by a band of tropical head hunters. The sound emanating from the earphones is more like what one would find in the bottom of a cave, and optional silicone ear plugs made me want to go visit jack kevorkian to end the excruciating pain. These sorry things don't even deserve a single star. Donate your $34 to a worthy cause, go splurge and treat yourself to sort of decent meal, or help the poor American auto industry put $34 down on a car!
I just finished Shade of the Maple--WOW! I read the Prologue and couldn't put it down; I took it on vacation and I read it in one long day on the beach. The way he describes the Vermont landscape is amazing. I had the opportunity to visit Vermont once, and reading this book brought back all the wonderful things I remembered about the landscape. The characters, I felt, were like people I know personally and that is one thing that I love to find in a novel. I just can't wait for the next book to come out! I will certainly be one of the first to buy it.
We have had this phone for roughly two years, and when it works, it works fairly well... but, the phone would constantly drop its registration and as of recently it will no longer register. Software updates don't work (and are only supported via Windows, hello... 2010!). I called technical support for our $[...] phone and they said that I could pay for assisted troubleshooting and then pay more if a repair was needed... crap service for such a pricey product. Won't buy Polycom ever again.
Sabrent ECS-U35K Ultra Slim USB 2.0 3.5-inch IDE/PATA Hard Drive Enclosure (Black)cables very short to the extent not serviceable. i have FIVE EXTERNAL DRIVE ENCLOSURE, THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE PURCHASED THAT DID NOT WORK. PURE JUNK.
The ideal for a product like this is that you buy it, use it, and never really think about it again.This was purchased to replace a previous Sony product that never lived up to its sonic potential- you had to think about tuning it or adjusting how it was hung every time it was used. Ther Weather Band Shower Radio's sound is full and balenced, the controls are easy to use, and it functions well in a high moisture environment.
Unfortunately the battery shown in your website was incorrect. Thanks to Ace Photo for crediting my account with a refund. The correct model # is DMW-BCG10. The rating for this incorrect battery is therefore irrelevant.
Sorry about all the readers who wanted a more conventional ending, in which we find out for sure who killed Robin. The author hints that, yes, it might have been Danny (consider what his nightmares are about), then leads us to believe that, no, maybe Danny was innocent. Either way, what's important is that Harriet (and Hely) decide to try and kill him based on a hunch (and on class prejudice?) not on any real evidence. And yet...he is an evil man, who tries to kill Harriet. And yet...he survives.And the story ends, and yet...it's not over. Will Harriet move to Nashville? And why would the father give up his mistress? And will Eugene decide to leave Harriet alone? Will Harriet challenge Edie's genteel racism? Will Pem and Allison get it on?The tale continues to resonate.
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!!
When I bought this set in 2002 i needed bass! I read all the internet reviews and none of them were raving about these speakers. The one thing they all agreed on was that it had too much Bass. So I thought to myself......all I really need is Bass anyways and I don't want to pay a lot for it. So I bought them, and I got what I paid for. Nothing but mid-low - low frequencies. It fit into my main plan, which was to spilt my audio jack and run to two speaker systems. I had some Altec speakers that my brother had given me years ago. I like the speakers b/c they had tweeter and an EQ(treble/bass). I used the altecs for highend and the Logitech for low end. That's all you have to do with this system. Honesty, just think of it as a subwoofer b/c besides the headphone jack(which i use when i'm recording during studio sessions) it's just Knock. It has never broke and i've been back and forth with it on the road. IT's a great bang for your buck.MAIN POINT1) treat this system like a good subwoofer(the best you'll find in this price range by far!).2) get another pair of speakers that have a great highend or an EQ control on them.3) get a 1/8 "Y" audio adapter from radio shack or bestbuy, etc.....4) hook that up and you've got yourself a system worthy of many sound sitations, Trust me I've got the papers to show!!!KnowledgeI'm an audio fanatic and let me tell you....there is thud sound from this sub. It sounds wonderful. The better the sound card(I have Audigy) the better the sub sounds. I've mixed down many tracks using these speakers.
I had an old ipod sitting in my desk drawer and I decided to buy this speaker dock for it and give it to my parents. They have it plugged in by the kitchen and use it every single day. The sound is great and loud enough to fill the room. I like the rest of the features as well even though they aren't being used. Takes batteries to make it portable and also a 3.5mm input jack for other devices. I would buy this again if I had another ipod to dock.
This bag is very solid would recommend it to others. My only complaint is i wish i got the bigger size up but other than that holds everything i need nice and snug.
I like the good reception; it takes a little bit of pratice to fine tune in radio stations. The stereo earbuds sound cheap; so I recommend buying name brand. Sony headphones really improved the sound quality. The built in speaker sounds cheap, too. The convient neck strap and bet clip make it easily portable. It looks great also. Overall, it's a great value for the money.
Despite being advertised as being heavy duty, reliable, and good for classrooms, this sharperner is definitely not any of those things. I've tried this product twice in the last several years and both times have been disappointed. Xacto sharpeners are the worst. I've tried other models in my classroom since they seem to have cornered the market with their cheapness. Their sharpeners grind down the pencils without sharpening them, wasting time and money. They're noisy, slow, and ineffective. The blades aren't sharp enough and the motors are too weak.
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.
Got these speakers at Circuit City for $470. I had the whole system set up in a couple hours and I have minimal HT experience. Push a few buttons and its calibrated. In terms of sound, the subwoofer packs a punch! I agree with the other reviewer about getting better speaker wire, but that goes for most other systems too. Overall the sound is amazing even with the wires provided, system is powerful and incredibly easy to use, good company, no cons so far at all. HDMI is a good feature, but I don't have the equipment to set it up yet. I'm real impressed - I wouldn't go with any other package.
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.
Wonderful Product great quality in sound and picture. Just as good as the expensive HDMI cords, for very little price I will absolutely order again!Fast shipping and good packaging.
This cable works great and the best part is it cost 2 bucks. The salesman at Best Buy tried to convince me to buy a HDMI cable for $30. He tried to scare me by saying he heard there was someone somewhere that used a cheap cable and it blew up their TV. Sure...whatever you say...nice try, but that just sounds ridiculous. I'd write more but I'm going to go ahead and watch a little HDTV now.
Just got this in today and went to test it out on my Sidewinder Precision Pro. Didn't work right so I got the wiring order for the pin assignments and they all checked out except that it's supposed to short pin 2 to pin 7 on the game port so the joystick knows to send a digital signal instead of analog. It doesn't short the pins, so I opened my stick up,shorted the pins and then plugged it in and it works. So this really isn't designed for these and this is absolutely sloppy work on the part of Belkin. If you're thinking about getting one and shorting the pins, don't bother, you might as well get a cheap USB cord and solder it in since you're going to have to open the stick up anyway.
Everything was just the way is supposed to be.....no problems with anythingthanks
I have had this product for one month now and it has done phenomenally -- I have charged it once so far, the day I got it out of the box and I use it everyday. The bluetooth reception is great, everything I hoped for. The only downside to this product (and I knew it when I bought it) is the lack of the 10-key pad. It makes typing numbers a little slower for me. (not a big enough problem to take away any stars)I recommend this product to anyone looking for a great wireless keyboard.
READ BEFORE BUYING:I'm a regular buyer of lower-priced earphones (sub $30). This is by far the worst in terms of comfort and noise cancellation out of any other earphone I've ever purchased (within comparable standards).1. The ear pieces are extremely hard and slightly too large for my ears. I often feel pain after 30-45minutes of use, that I have to take them off and give my ears a rest.2. I'm a commuter (NJ to NY), so I take trains daily. I don't want to hear the two retards on my right having a conversation about who's tablet is bigger. With these earphones, I can hear a fly land on a window a mile away, while listening to my music at full volume. I've had earphones that I've used on trains that completely cancel all outside noise.3. Sound quality... who can even notice it with all the noise?4. Why did they make the damn cord so short? How short? It just barely reaches from my pants pockets to my ears. One quick jerk, and I feel the buds ripping through my ears.5. How are they still making earphones without a volume controller?I generally love Sony's earhpones, but unfortunately I didn't do any research, and just jumped on a high rated low priced set of earphones. HUGE mistake. Buy these for someone you really don't like!
I bought this cable to connect my HDTV to my laptop. The product was in visibly good condition, but doesn't work at all. I tested my setup with other shorter, higher quality hdmi cables, and they all work fine.From reading previous reviews, it seems that some of the cables are defective, and the ones that do work decay after repeated use.Don't waste your money. Put it into a higher quality cable.
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.
This is a very cool camera! It can be plugged into the tv to view your videos immediately or you can save the videos and put them on a cd or dvd. Also if you save them as smaller files you can email them and put them up on youtube or other websites. Great battery life, very nice picture on television. **The only other thing I would mention is that it draws a lot of power from the usb drive, so you may get a surge on hub message when uploading. I had to buy an external powered usb hub for about $10. This tends to happen more with laptops than desktop computers. But this camera is great for convenience, like recording yourself and friends on roller coasters, etc.
Thank you for keeping the cost of this product low and yet top quality.I have been use the cable now for two months and have had no issues with it.It came delivered very quickly and very well protected (better protection than the cables sold at a local storefront).Cable is thick and the connectors are gold plated. At the minimal price this seller is charging, you cannot find a better product. Even after shipping expense, you will save 75 to 90% of the cost of buying a similar product at Walmart (was the cheapest I found before looking online, 20 bucks).
Skullcandy SC-BTi Ti Headphones (Black)they are great when they workthey dont work well with the iphone or the ipod touch because of how the headphone jack is made. also, when i got them, the cord was already splitting open so it isn't very durable. make sure you warm them up before playing them at full volume or you may blow them out. have fun!
I hate headphones and earphones. The music never sounded good or they bothered my ears, or they made my ears too hot, etc. I had to get something to keep things a little more quiet around the house, especially at night. After researching like a mad man, I decided to give these a chance. I bought them to connect to my computer.....I never thought I would be an Ipod person (more on that in a second). I like to listen to music while I am online, and did not want to wake up my wife or kids. These are just the thing. They really should be called ear speakers, because they sound amazing. The sound quality that you get is really good. I was amazed. I bought from a different source, only because of personal issues with J&R;, they worked out to about the same price.....about $200. A steal! I like them so much that I am now researching what kind of mp3 player to buy......BECAUSE of these earspeakers! You do not have to have them very loud, and they block outside noise very well. My wife can talk to me from 2 feet away, and volume is not that high, andI need to remove one ear piece to hear what she is saying. After 5 minutes of first wearing them, I forgot I had them on. The carry pouch is a nice touch, as are the extra pieces. It is hard for me to judge the quality of materials, but everything seems good, and I am not afraid of breaking anything. Buy them and enjoy the music as I am. I am very happy with my purchase.Peace,Morley
Like most of you, I was looking for an iPad stand that was fully adjustable, cheap, sturdy, portable and durable. This stand fits the bill perfectly. Folded up it's about the size of a king-size Snickers bar and easily fits in the side pocket of most cases. It uses interlocking teeth for the hinges, which work very well and seem as if they'll hold up over time. The stand can be configured for almost any viewing angle and configuration you can think of - it's extremely versatile. The bottom has slightly-protruding rubber feet that keep it from sliding around, and the three contact points for the iPad are also rubberized. It's very sturdy, and you can tap the crap out of the iPad screen without worrying about knocking it over. There are an astounding amount of choices out there for an iPad stand, but I can't imagine anything being better than this one. I rarely write reviews, but this one is worth it. Buy it and don't look back.
I got this HDMI cable for my ps3 and LCD tv and it works just as good as a $20 dollar cable i bought. I ended up returning it so i saved $19 bucks. AWESOME.
Pluses: Lots of capacity, good support system, good protection for the computer. Carrying handle is excellent. Outside pockets are well-designed, and there's a toggle on the water bottle pocket.Minuses: Has three very large pockets but not enough small ones, and no mid-sized pockets. The computer sleeve is actually a bit too big for my MacBook Pro 17, though that doesn't seem to be a problem. It would be nice if there were a way to tighten the pocket with velcro straps.
This is classy piece of German engineering, almost indispensable for what we use it for; namely, looking at details of fine art work in museums, etc. I can only think of 2 downsides to the product: 1) it is extravagantly overpriced at practically 400 bucks. 2) the instruction booklet that comes with it is in 5 modern languages, but it might as well be in Greek, inasmuch as it is incomprehensible. I still don't know how to use the adaptors that come with it. Fortunately, we don't need them for our purposes in any case.
It is a very good value, works as advertised, arrived on time. I would buy another one if I needed it.
I bought the AF-D 50mm 1.8 instead of the AF-S version because my camera, the D7000, supports it with an in body motor and also for the aperture ring. I use the aperture ring when shooting video with my D7000 since the aperture is not adjustable via the dial once in Live View mode. However, when the aperture controls are turned off for dial mode, I can adjust the aperture on the fly in Live Mode using the aperture ring. I'll probably upgrade to the 1.4 version soon.If you don't need the aperture ring and don't mind spending just a little more for the AF-S 1.8 50mm, which has the silent-wave motor built in I would recommend it. It's quicker in auto-focus, quiet and a pretty darn good lens.If you already have either one of these the only other place to go is the 1.4 versions which are about double the price of the 1.8 versions. The AF-G and AF-D 1.4 50mm versions are pretty nice at approximately double the price of the 1.8 versions.Bokeh: The AF-D 1.8 boket is acceptable, it's not as nicely rounded but an acceptable hexagonal shape because it uses 7 blades in the AF-D versions (1.4 and 1.8) of the lens. The AF-G 1.4 50mm version uses 9 blades so you get a bit smoother, more rounded bokeh.
I bought this card for my little handheld camcorder and it has worked amazingly. Lots of bang for the buck. My VuPoint PMP DV can record 3 hours of video and store 1,395 pictures all on this one little card. It has seen some hard traveling and fairly extreme weather conditions and I've had no issues with freezing up, lost memory or file corruption. Download speed to the computer isn't particularly fast but I'm not sure I can blame that on the card. My only beef is that it is not actually 2 MB, it is more like 1.89, but all SD card manufactures "round up" when they talk memory, and in any case this one delivers plenty for the casual videographer/picture taker (if 1,395 pictures isn't enough capacity for you, you must REALLY like the scenery). Bottom line, this card is a rarity: an inexpensive piece of hardware that delivers nearly all of what it promises.
I purchased my Sangean SR-3 as an everyday carry (EDC) for my RickshawZero customized messenger bag.This radio is of good built quality, sound and durability. The fact that the SR-3 is light, fits in the palm of your hand, and has a long battery life [using only a single AAA battery] were the key factors in my purchasing decision.Update June 2011: Still love my Sangean SR-3, however, for a lot less money checkout the Kaito KA200 AM/FM pocket radio ($12) also available on Amazon. I use my Sangean SR-3 as my home emergency radio b/c it runs for 60 hours on a single AAA battery and my Kaito KA200 is in my Timbuk2 messenger bag EDC purposes.
This product performs well. I use it to listen to music while driving a city bus. It is rugged and protects my iPod as well. The sound is very nice. I've also been using it on my back porch when I have friends over as well and it's just perfect for producing background music and providing atmosphere.
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 wanted some cheap replacement speakers for a junker car to drive to work. These work great, went in no hassle, and souns better than I thought they would.
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.
I would have rated this 5 stars if I liked the buttons better. They are pretty good but not perfect. I wish the feel was more tactile instead of always refering to the remote before selecting. I have this set up with a sony kdsr50xbr1, dvpne85h, strda5200es, dish dvr625, and a older sony mini-system. It is very easy to set up and I fully enjoyed setting it up online! It also learns commands, but in my case even with a highly complicated av reciever & tv it was working all functions including dvr or pvr as it is labeled on the devise within 45 min. I had to add one layer to the remote which was just too easy! I had to add a hdmi label to the remote. The online setup walked me through it without a blink and was working immediatly. I have it also programed to operate a old sony mini-system that is hooked up on its own and works perfectly without interferring with my tv reciever set up. I tried other remotes and this is the only one that will correctly work all functions of all of my remotes in one. Love the blue backlight. I would recomend this to anyone looking for full functions of more complicated remotes wanting one remote. I read a lot of reviews on remotes and kept coming to this one. Amazon had the lowest price I could find anywhere. Hope this helps.
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.
Excellent product. We have used the XV1100 for many years for our faculty/staff around our school 50 acre campus.
Don't fall for all the monster-mania regarding cables. Its a rip-off, plain and simple. Pretty packaged cables are the most over-priced add-ons to electronic purchases. The last items on the shelf at Circuit City during the recent Dutch auction were cables. Even at 75% off, they are not a bargain.Note, HDMI is a digital process. If the cable doesn't work, you don't see the picture or hear the sound. There is no in-between. A high-priced Monster cable looks and sounds identical in the digital world.Fortunately, DVI Gear is selling a valuable product. Thanks!
I'll be fair. This printer printed out some of the best photos of my life--pictures when I first was dating my boyfriend, family photos, when my boyfriend proposed to me, our first big trip together, and yes, even my cute little doggie. But the honeymoon is over. The printer broke down after a year and a half of use. The cause? You got me. I would've thought it would have lasted at least 2 years--but nope. Even my old HP is still running. The upside...I upgraded to the IP6000D. :)
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.
Truly this is a junk printer. I wrote a prior review on how youmight extend its life but today it failed for good. It would notrecognize the ink. Read a review that was posted that a class actionsuit is being filed for the ink part. Good. No matter what I did,the printer could not reconize the ink. Same ink stuff I have been using all along, but not Edson. I threw it away. I had brought a HP Photosmart 8400 HP about 5 months ago, but never took it out of the box.Price was good, customer reviewer were mostly 4 plus starsand I wanted a back up; bought it over Amazon.com . Software CD -it went right in. Pictures and pages are excellent. I won't deal with Epson again.
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
When I first set it up all I could get was static; fortunately unplugging both cords from the base stand for ~15 seconds reset the thing and restored function. It works well enough now, allowing me to hear dialog much more clearly than with the unaided ear.I've only had it for a day now, and the biggest issue I have is the cost of replacement batteries. They're said to last 1-2 years and replacements are only sold attached to a complete replacement front plate for the astronomical total of $20/. This is something they don't go out of their way to make clear, but it's an unpleasant surprise in store for the unsuspecting consumer. I'm seriously considering taking mine back to Costco where the 2.3 is sold for $39.95 and looking for something that uses more reasonably priced consumables.
When I first heard about this product I was amazed and I recommended it to a friend and we got it together. Guess what happened next, both of us had the same problem- the disk got stuck in the player and it no longer recognizes anything. I don't see how Iomega released so many faulty units(maybe it's not faulty it's just very very poor quality). Anyway though it's a great product the likeliness you'll need a replacement soon is too high and I guess it ruined the christmas of many people. I recommend you to either think twice before buying this or be prepared not to be surprised if it breaks down with the problem above.
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.
Fantastic pictures and videos. Used it on 10 day Tahiti island cruise. People were envious of my great pics, videos and ease of use under water. This is the perfect vacation camera
I have used the SanDisk brand SD card for some time now. Have used 512K, 1G and the new 2G versions. All have performed flawlessly. Using in both computer and camera applications I have expereinced no problems. Even though I do not use the Ultra versions, the only time I have ever experienced an issue regarding speed is with my new Nikon DSLR in the burst mode. The camera will photo at 3 frames per second. After approximately 40-50 photos in continuous mode, the card will slow down but this is not a problem. The camera has sufficient internal memory that it just backs up in it and continues to download as it can. This has never caused me a problem. This is a great card. Enjoy it.
First off, I am NOT your average buyer. Meaning, that I research prices and items for great value. I consider a value the amount of money that I am spending, for the material and/or workmanship that I am receiving. That being said, this receiver marks an EXCELLENT value for the price in what you are getting. The touch screen is amazing, and the gps is near flawless. I highly suggest adding the Bluetooth and Ipod adapter as well as the Sat. Radio option. This adds to the total value of the unit. Did I mention that this thing also plays MOVIES strait out of the box? Amazing.I have had it for over 3 months now and have not had a singular problem. If you want to spend thousands on another unit, be my guest, but there is no challenging the value of this buy, and its a Pioneer.
This lens is by far one of the most versatile I have in my bag. Not only does it do fantastically in low-light situations, but it also does great for sports events and produces fantastic color/contrast when doing portraits. The price here was great and I couldn't be happier with the delivery speed. If you need a great little lens that will quickly become your favorite, get this lens.
I have had NO problems with this cable. Fits in phone perfect. I could not tell the difference from the OEM
This lens does not disappoint for Macro shots or Portraits. The quality is outstanding and is worth every penny.
I have Built a 2 way design using this 7" dayton reference woofer paired with a silk done tweeter and the result is fantastic. The dayton has the required excursion to produce some impressive volume. and with a well tuned box you can bring out very good balanced bass.
Feels a bit flimsy but once you prise it open and have your iPad mounted on the stand it is really steady. Probably wouldn't try typing on the screen with it on the stand - wobbles around a little bit - so a Bluetooth keyboard is recommended for typing, but infrequent tapping would be ok. iPad sits nicely in both portrait and landscape orientation and doesn't slide around, held by rubber pads on the two legs and a large pad on the vertical strut behind.
This macro stage is well built and will hold considerable weight. It is adjustable by a very fine screw thread for 'fore & aft' positioning. There is a release which permits fast course positioning. There is no 'left to right' positioning adjustment provided. I am impressed with its ruggedness.
product came fast and fits like a glove in my 05 dodge stratus reccomrnded buy this one great job ha
so it didnt work... i gave it 1only because i couldnt give it 0 stars...i cracked it open...and it reallly doesnt work... the craftsmen ship is terrible...it was shrink wrapped...with some shotty fiber inside(different sizes)...they didnt line up in the holes that they were supposed to split to...just get a optical to coax convertor...it worked 100% ...this thing...worked 0%
This HDTV is for those who know what to expect from the best in class. This is an expensive TV, but delivers perfection.Before buying this TV, I had 27" CRT SONY.Before deciding to buy this I did a lot of research on the web & CNET about HDTVs and here is my evaluation. There are plenty of HDTVs in the market, the most preferred ones for those looking for the ultimate quality, products from SONY, Philips, Samsung, Panasonic and other manufacturers.Unless you are considering buying an LCD HDTV, I strongly recommend buying Panasonic brand. Ofcourse, you will probably get a better pricing from Samsung but in my opinion Samsung delivers slight imperfections to the human eye. Samsung picture is 'contrast' rich, meaning that the color delivery is not natural. I tested many Samsung TVs in various stores - Walmart, Sears, Best Buy etc. I also looked at SONY HDTVs - I agree SONY picture quality is probably the ultimate, but SONY is more expensive than Panasonic.Why go with Panasonic 50"?- If your living room is 15' long, and you expect to see picture 12' or more far away- Price is not a factor for you to spare- This TV delivers the best with HDMI cable, even standard definition channels are very clear- This TV supports all known input modes (HDMI, Component Video, S-Video, Regular Video, PC- Supports 480i, 720i, 1080i, 1080p- Natural color delivery- Supports progressive scan DVD- The black frame for the TV looks really impressive- Supports Video Noise Reduciton- Supports Mosquito Noise Reduction- Surround sound audio for HD channels (I already had 5.1 system)Minor drawbacks:- Only 2 HDMI inputs, Samsung etc. offer 3 HDMII bought from Amazon after checking prices everywhere. Got the best offer. The delivery people do not install the TV, but I got hold of a handy man (too heavy for one person to lift and handle) and got it installed for $50!
I use an Olympus D450, a 64MB Olympus Smart Media card, and an iMac with Mac OS 8.6. After downloading some free software from Apple to be able to recognize the reader (newer system software would eliminate this step) I plugged the Lexar reader in and in a split second, the card popped up on my desktop and I moved the the photos to my hard drive. I am impressed with this product.
We ordered this to save money because the name brand was over $80. We read the reviews and were expecting smeared prints at first or at least poorer quality but instead we had normal clear prints from the beginning. We haven't had it very long and our toner always lasts a long time so we'll see if this lasts as well. If it goes fast I'll be sure to update my review but so far, no complaints.
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).
The dolly wheels are very good quality and the shipping was very fast!I highly recommend it!
Received product faster than expected. Had the it up and running with in ten minutes. Great product for the price. Hard to beat!
After reading some of the reviews here (which may have been based on old hardware or software) I decided to buy one based on Pantone's reputation. NOTE: Be SURE to download the latest software from the Pantone website... the CD in the box had 1.0 on it... there is a Version 1.5 now.I have a Mac Pro with two Nvidia 8800GT video cards, and a slightly unusual monitor configuration with a fairly new Apple 30" Cinema display in the middle, flanked by two older 20.1" Viewsonic VP2000s monitors. The Viewsonics pivot 90 degrees on their stands to be 1200x1600 and are a great match to the Cinema display's 2560x1600... so they are all the same "height" in pixels, and are extremely close in DPI.But try as I might, I could not manually adjust the color of the Viewsonics to come anywhere close to the Apple display... which was pretty jarring to work with all day.Just ran a calibration with the HueyPro on all three monitors... and it is amazingly good. The older Viewsonics just do not have the brightness and contrast capability of the Apple display, but now the color balance of the three is very close. The Mac Leopard UI gray window toolbars are very neutral looking on all three displays... and it even corrected a noticeable blue cast on the newer Apple display.Considering the non-trivial dollars in this computer/monitor setup, this was an amazing difference for a hundred bucks! So much so that I am almost annoyed Apple doesn't ship one of these with every 30" display given its price :-)
very good for the price, no frills does exactly what it is supposed to dom nice large screen and clear voice directions
(Tech support issued have already been described.)For me, a casual home user with a recurring urge to VPN to the office, it is important that the thing just work. It doesn't.It crashes (apparently, on the WAN side only) with symptoms ranging from DNS failure to complete disconnect, and up time ranging from mere seconds to 4 days max. I couldn't identify a "killer app" but I noticed that running VNC over VPN helps kill this poor device.I returned the unit as defective and got back another one, "certified to comply..." Same story.I've decided to just write off this bad expense. Looks just like what Linksys wants me to do.
These phone jacks are great! You can put them anywhere in the home with just a basic pug in, no installation. The cost was just under $40. My cable company charged over $10 more than that to come out to install 1 jack. Not to mention I would have to be available at the times that they gave me. With this there was no wait other than the wait time to receive it in the mail. They are great!
i updated it with DD-WRT right when i got it and it has been up and running ever since with no restarts for over a month now
Memory arrived fast, popped it in, and was reconized,no problem. Great price.PNY OPTIMA 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel Kit DDR2 667 MHz PC2-5300 Desktop DIMM Memory Modules MD2048KD2-667
I have been using the Logitech DiNovo edge for over a month now, on my custom built Windows 7 HTPC. First of all, let me state this: Windows 7 Media Center + ATi 5770 + SSD + BluRay Drive = HTPC heaven. I have been fiddling with the HTPC concept for a couple years now, but finally, after all this time, do I feel that things are really coming together for the HTPC. Because of this, we are also starting to see more HTPC-centric devices like the Harmony remotes and the DiNovo keyboards.I was torn between the DiNovo Edge and the DiNovo Mini, and I am very glad I went with the Edge, as I now like to do a lot of web surfing from the TV these days. The keyboard is comfortable to use, it is sturdy, and it has worked flawlessly since I bought it. The trackpad is a bit too sensitive, however this is easy enough to adjust in the software, which works flawlessly on Windows 7 64-bit. The glowing lights under the surface are incredibly slick, they almost remind me of Star Trek's LCARS interface.On the downside however, is the fact that this multimedia keyboard requires using the Fn+F keys in order to access the multimedia functions. When I am watching TV in a dark room, finding the Fn key is meddlesome when needing to play or pause the show. So much so, that 99% of the time, I use the mouse to perform these functions. It would seem that the next generation DiNovo should have dedicated play, pause, forward, and back buttons to really have a true multimedia keyboard.
Well, i am overwhelmed by the blackness of the toner in this cartridge. I realize that "black" is a subjective term - laden with connotations, denotations, innotations and who knows what else. but the toner in this cartridge is truly among the blackest printer/copier toners i have ever seen. which is to the good, since it is toner for a monochrome multifunction machine, and really has no other reason to exist except to be black and fit my copier. which it does.thank you, Canon, for packaging soot in a box at $100 per 4 ounces. when you consider that there are people scraping their chimneys to remove this sort of stuff, Canon's ability to sell it rates kudos.
Recently I got the Palm keyboard for my m100, so I could use it at school. So far it has been holding up great (and I've had it far about 2 months), even though some people have said that it is poorly built. I am used to typing on my computer, and it is wonderful for taking notes and writing stories at my school. Overall, I think this is a very nice product.
I work in film, 3D grphics. I reluntantly bought this tool concerned about what people were saying about it turning their montiors a shade of "pink". I calibrated four monitors and to my dismay every one of them looked a bit magenta compared to the previous settings; a Mac Book Pro, a Dell m1710 laptop, a Wacom Cintiq 12wx, and a 21 inch Gateway LCD. The resulting images, however were consistant across all monitors save the Gateway in which reds are very slightly more saturated. I took the Dell into work to compare it's output to some of the professionally calibrated monitors, and it compared quite favorably. The montior output now also matches my printer a much better.I guess most default profiles tend to be cool and bright and that's what people are used to seeing. So, when you are done calibrating and flipping back and forth between the "before" and "after" settings, and the after looks a bit dimmer and slightly more magenta than your old settings, don't be shocked. The resulting image is probably much more accurate. I've been working with these settings for a couple days and I am very pleased with the look despite my initial shock. The monitors do not look magenta at all, it was only when compared to the previous settings.
This product worked as expected with no issues. The part was received quickly and would use them again in the future.
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.
I bought this item for less than $2 and got what I paid for. The vent clip warped on the first day and doesn't hold on to vent anymore. The adhesive was a joke. The actual holder works fine, but what good is it if it doesn't attach to anything?
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 read the reviews but consider myself very knowledgeable about this stuff. When I attached it from my cable box to two televisions, I got audio but not picture (unless I removed one, and then got audio/video). When I attached it from my dvd player to two televisions, I got brief video and audio--- a few seconds (with a lot of popping).Too bad there aren't more products like this--- yet. Getting a switcher is the only way to go.
I've had a lot of printers and have never spent so much money on ink. After a little less than 1 year with moderate use and maintaining regular maintenance with the Setup/Utilities feature the quality of the printing had deceased as well.This printer can be found at low bargain prices, but seems to only remain a bargain for those who seldom print and would not need to purchase frequent ink cartridges.I like some of the features: scanner was easy and provided good photo scans and easy to use.Overall I would probably not even purchase an Epson again. I've owned Canon, HP, Brother and never disliked one so much I wanted to replace it before it gave out; but this experience with my Epson has been unpleasant and do not desire to try another one since there are so many alternatives.
Not much to say other than this product protects the lense on my new Panasonic Camera ZMC-28.....Fit perfect and has threads for addition add ons....
I bet you are sitting there wondering which size of WACOM tablet you want; it took me weeks before I bought mine because of the "bigger is better" logic, but I was worried about it being too big. The 6x8 is truely the perfect size. You already use that size... on your mousepad! The overall size of the unit helps it to sit comfortably in your lap. If you want the perfect size, your answer to your worries is this 6x8. I would only recomend the smaller size if you are cramped for space (I mean REALLY cramped). Only buy the larger one if you try it first, and see if that is what you need. Most users seem to prefer this 6x8.
I've tried several different models and brands and this one is the best we've found.It is very comfortable in the hand. The audio is clear and clean. It's small.
Great card, comes with everything you need for analog tv tuner, s-video (in and out), and composite in/out.It IS possible to use this in conjunction with an AGP card (i'm using the all in wonder VE with a Radeon 9700). Just go into your bios and set the PCI slot with your AIW VE as the primary graphics adapter (or let it autosearch). I currently switch between VGA (AIW VE) and DVI (Radeon 9700) as my primary display by toggling it in the control panel.The one thing I did not like about this card was the software. YOU CANNOT USE THE TV PLAYER SOFTWARE PACKAGED WITH THE CARD WITH THE UPDATED CATALYST MULTIMEDIA CENTER. When you update the drivers, be careful not to install the updated multimedia center (or you can buy the updated MMC, which has an updated TV player for $10 from ATI).It's a good card and has everything you need. It's a bit pricey, and the sound is usually mono (and fuzzy), but if you get stero sound for ur tv stations, sound is not a problem. I also plan to attempt to attach a entertainment system and display it on my monitor.ATI support is also very slow and the website is not very helpful. http://www.lordsmurf.com was a helpful website.-the audio problem seems to be fixable. Just make sure to plug the audio output (from the VE) to the audio input (not microphone) on the audio card.-the software for recording that comes with VE for recording cannot record to DivX and does tend to gobble up a lot of HD space, but otherwise, the software is good. (comes with a TV guide with weekly downloadable files, recording software lets you set the quality of video/audio recorded, etc.)-Regarding running this with an AGP video card: you tend to get blue screens when you switch if you have many programs running in the background. This could possibly be a driver issue (ATI...) and might not be an issue later
I don't print photos or anything of that nature so I can't address how this ink will work in that situation. I am very pleasantly surprised at the quality of my printouts using this "knock off" ink. What a way to save A LOT of money. Shipping was extremely fast, and the price is right.
OK, this is the USB version, but I bought the Firewire version. It was a hard choice, but the Firewire is reported to be faster in the real world (even though the technical specs put them close: check out the debate on USB 2 vs Firewire 400).I had previously bought the smaller version LaCie Porsche Design drive (about 120 GB), and filled it in short order with simple, manual clicking and dragging. Not so the 500 GB. I used SuperDuper to image my MacBook Pro 111 GB drive to it. I only have about 80 GB on it. It took a bit to copy it completely (and do the file checking along the way) and make a bootable image. I want to say more than an hour -- less than two. I then did something radical: I plugged it in as the start-up drive on my iMac at work, and it ran smoothly and without incident. I wasn't sure if the MacBook Pro bootable would run the iMac, but there was no problem.The drive runs very quietly; I do not hear whirring or otherwise. It's warm to the touch. My previous smaller one did not require an external supply and ran much cooler. This one does require external power. Compared to the elegance of the drive, the power supply is bulky and awkward. The Firewire version was about $170 from LaCIe, but the USB 2 version is substantially cheaper from Amazon. You decide what interface suits you. There is no mention on the LaCie website of a potential Firewire 800 which I would have preferred to purchase.By the way, I now do SmartUpdate (in SuperDuper) from the MacBook Pro to the LaCie drive and it takes about 20-30 minutes to completely update all the files. I also checked the drive afterwards with disk utility software and found no corrupt files or bad blocks. Although it took me awhile to do this, it did give me peace of mind that the LaCie product (like its predecessor) is a quality drive.What a deal. 500 GB.PS: More recent weekly SmartUpdates take under 13 minutes. It must be getting smarter.
Really good speakers for its price i bought them immeditaley when i saw the price and when i told my friends also the price they were shocked!!these r really good..i bought em to use with my laptop which has no sound card and i dont wanna invest in one as the sound card will be more expensive than the speakers so i have two choices i can get the sound from 3 speakers and the sub woofer or all i had to do was buy a separate wire which doesnt cost more than 2$and i manages to get sound out of all speakers without the sound card..and they sound amazing i am just imagining if i buy the sound card how the speakers would sound!!wow!!..i highly recommend these to any person with a tight budget
This has totally changed the way I use graphics programs from animation to sketching to touching up with photoshop. Very easy to use and an excellent size balance of usability to portability. No external power supply and a slim design makes it suitable for carrying around too. Very well made and easy to set up; intuitive to use and made by a company with much experience of designing these products.
If you have smaller ears, these aren't for you.Admittedly, buying earbud headphones has been troublesome for me because my ears are smaller than average, so I expected to meet with problems when I ordered these. The part that wraps around the ear is actually very flexible, but far too large, and the actual "buds" are big with the cushions attached (remove the cushions, and they aren't bad).The sound was average, not mind-blowing.Add another set of headphones to the casualty list.
My fiance and I had been looking for a set of Zune speakers/dock for at least a year until I decided "Screw it, a set of PC speakers will do!"I bought these locally on that very whim and I have been seriously impressed to the point where I bought two sets. One for the kitchen and one for the bathroom. They pump MORE than enough sound to fill a room with NO distortion while providing great sound quality.I wasn't expecting 5.1 sound out of these. I expected the same kind of crap sound I get out of the speakers I'm used to on my eMachines POS. It's not 5.1 - but who needs that for wanting to fill a single room? I've now been able to enjoy my podcasts while either in the shower or doing dishes. I can't rave about this set enough!If you're looking for MP3 player speakers look no further, these will EASILY meet that demand. Don't waste your money on some speaker dock thing regardless of your MP3 player. You will not be dissapointed... and this coming from one hell of an audiophile :)
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.
My husband is an airport regular. He travels with this backpack and loves it. We bought one for our college age daughter and she also really likes hers. Very comfortable and the pockets are great.
After using the supplied mouse with my new laptop, I was ready for a real mouse. This one is great. It's your standard issue mouse, it's smaller than the average desktop mouse, and it works. The wrap-around cord makes it extremely convenient. Would recommend it to anybody who needs a portable mouse.
This unit works great for a few weeks. I have been through two in the last year. The first unit had the same thing. They work for a few weeks, then it starts taking longer for the signal to be found. I get the message Acquiring Signal for anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes. Customer service first told me this was not a common problem. An obvious lie since this is the second unit it has happened to. Plus there is an earlier positing here that sounds like the same problem. The first time, they agreed pretty quickly to replace the unit. That took about 3 months after originally saying it would be 3 weeks. Now, it has been about a month waiting for a third unit. I am locked in with the annual contract or would definitely get a different model if not go to XM. The other annoying feature is storing songs. It allows 20 songs to be put in memory. This is in contrast to the Starmate which is a more compact unit and lets you put artists into memory as well.
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.
After connecting it, the web-based setup was fairly easy. Unlike a previous reviewer, I have no problem with my Cisco/Aironet card on my laptop. It worked without WEP without any problems. Setting up the 128bit WEP and renaming the SSID was a bit more trouble, but probably more because of not reading the manual first. Performance and reach is great. VPN connections work out of the box and gaming over the LAN works without a hitch.Reasons for only 4 out of 5: the manual could be a bit better and the need to download newer firmware.As an aside, Windows XP's wireless LAN tools are very user-friendly. Setting your PC up is a breeze.
the quality is very good for its price, the focusing is clear and easy, viewing is comfortable and at excellent distance. the carry case is good and well padded.not giving 5 starts will be because of the strap, its thin maybe they could of added a bit of leather like the slr camera straps.I would recommend this.
I purchased this so my middle son could watch movies on his computer. Not having experience with sub-woofers, I wasn't ready for the rumble that can be heard throughout the house. Of course, my kids think this is "way cool."What we all love is the clarity of the sound. My only advice is to check the connections in the back of your computer before the purchase. We had to upgrade (if that's the correct term) the computer first. Since this is my oldest son's field of experience, it wasn't a big deal.We've had the set up for about three months now and there isn't one negative thing I can say about it. I love Logitech products, so it's not a shocker for me to be thoroughly satisfied with the purchase.
I was trying to print a black and white document, but an error message kept popping up -- out of yellow ink. the black ink was full, and that document has nothing to do with yellow color. but it wont let me print unless i replace the yellow ink cartridge. (i picked the "black ink only" option too.)it makes you purchase color ink even though you're printing black and white.
The MS Points can be used in many ways and I love to have a large amount on hand for those great weekly sales in the XBOX Live Arcade!
Amazon service is supurb. Arrived ahead of time and in perfect condition. The Onkyo theater is an excellent choice for a first time home theater buyer. Easy to set up-don't pay those crazy installation costs-mine was up and running in about 30 minutes. Go thru the instructions and it's simple. The only drawbacks for me were mounting the speakers and connecting the speaker wires. I purchased speaker mounts (Also from Amazon--Premier Mounts PSPK-2W) that could not hold the weight of the front speakers. Also had to drill into speker to use them. The rear of the Onkyo tuner is very well labeled. But the wire connectors for the speakers was cumbersome for no good reason. I would recommend buying speaker wire (at least 14 guage).Loved everything else about this system. The microphone is great for setting the speakers. The sound is fabulous.
The cable i ordered for my Pentex camera does not fit my camera - the shipping cost more then the cable.
have had this camera a month now and love it. Once I sussed to change the ISO setting from 100 to 400 it started taking awesome inside shots. We've got a new son and I've taken hundreds of shots in all lighting. Continuous shooting is great waiting for that perfect smile and you can take about 10-15 very quicky qith a flash before it starts to slow down [but that may have been the battery getting low too]. If you're on a budget and are a keen amateur shot then you could do a lot worse than this camera. p.s. I've also used my old lens' from a film canon and have no probs at all.
Recently I purchased my Kodak 3900. This was after about 3 months of very intensive study and comparisons of digital cameras. I even bought a "throw away dig cam" just to get the feel of a dig cam.I won't mention its name to "protect the innocent". Good American company but very low end camera and I got what I paid for. My Kodak 3900 is outstanding. With a 128MB card I get 129 pics at 3.1 megapixel. Set at 2.2 megapixel I get 170. Enough pics for me in either setting. I bought the camera dock and it works great. The software Kodak gives you is easy and good. I also use Adobe Home Deluxe ver. 4.0 which gives you more features. Once you learn the features of the camera it is really very easy to use. The pics are very detailed and crisp at 3.1. Flash works great. It is fairly small and compact. Also has an optical and dig zoom. .... Both match internet prices. In my opinion this is the best deal on a very good dig cam out there. That is why I bought it. I do not part with my money foolishly. The guys in the big yellow box out did themselves with the 3900. You will be hard pressed to find a better dig cam @ 3.1 megapixel than the Kodak DX 3900 for [the price]. I rest my case!
I am surprised to find so many negative reviews about Memorex. I have been using Memorex CDs and DVDs exclusively for almost a decade. Apart from a few discs here and there, its been a great experience. Some points about how I use them:1- I never let any software (e.g DVD authoring s/w like Ulead or Roxio) directly burn to disc. I create a DVD folder and then I always use Nero for burning disc.2- If you're burning disc for long-term storage, burn at a slower speed, so there's no chance of any skipping. I always burn at 4x, someimes 8x.A few precautions (best practices) go a long way towards avoiding problems. All I can say is that every single disc from years ago still works, to the best of my knowledge. As I mentioned before, I have been using Memorex for storing precious memories for years. I find them a great value for money.
this monitor came bundled with my HP PC for an amazing price, and i couldnt have asked for a nicer monitor for the deal. this monitor is brigh and crisp, the colors are vivid, and my family all envy it, considering they are working on dinky little 15in CRTs, ha ha. i recently bought a video card that supports dual monitors, and i cant wait to buy this monitor again, and have a matching pair.
I order a coupple of these cables a couple of months ago, and they are still working with no problems at all. The are cable and they do the job,
I bought this because it looked nice. It's simple, functional, affordable, collapsable (sounds like an Idea commercial). Bottom line, it still supports my 8" tablet firmly on my desk. Many plants vrs zombies games without wobble. Universal fit so when I feel like getting my electronic geek on and buy the next tablet I just make a simple adjustment and we are ready to go. A lot of people make a mistake of buying gadgets that are specific to the product but technology changes so fast and the avg shelf life of tablets is probably only 2 years you then have to buy all new accessories. Anyway, buy this and you won't be disappointed. You will have $ saved for the next tablet.
I purchased this light because I needed a nice desk lamp for college. This light is awesome! It defintately lives up to the designer's claims--it produces 'natural light'. Every light in my room gives off a horrible yellow light in comparison. The main selling point of this light is that it virtually produces no heat. There is a minor heat produced from the bulb, but the lamp never gets more than warm to the touch, even after being on for hours. While the light is on the pricey side, I felt it was well worth the investment. Best lamp I've ever owned. I will surely buy OTT products in the future!
Great product. Purchased it on sale for $89. Bought it to record my baby son growing up. Its light weight and I bring it everywhere i go.
Product arrived exactly as described. Lens fit perfectly the first time and performed exactly as listed. Prompt service! 5 Stars!
can use the Audioquest cleaner and still see particles and dust on the record. Followup with the DAK record cleaner demonstrates that the DAK product is superior. And less expensive to boot....sure the Audioquest does do OK, but nowhere near as effective as the DAK.
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.
Classic styling is fine, but if the radio doesn't get acceptable reception, it means squat! AM or FM reception on this was mediocre at best, & forget any shortwave programming. I added a Terk powered antenna, which didn't help. I bought this radio used on Ebay for my Mom, and I just sold it back on Ebay for a $20.00 loss, but at least it won't be wasting space anymore! By the way, $180.00 list price for this POS?? That is a total joke. You can get 10X the radio brand new for 2/3 the price by buying a Sangean or Roberts Radio unit.
I ran my HDMI cables under the floor (basement) so I wouldn't have my cable box & DVD player out where the TV is mounted. I needed an RF remote because everything was hidden in a closet. I went to Best Buy and there RF remote was $250. on sale and then I found this RF remote on Amazon for $90. so I decided to give it a try. It works awesome. Easy to program, works through walls & my closet door, & much cheaper. I would definately recommend this to anyone that is looking to to have a clean look to their house. You can have a TV in a room and all your componets hidden out of sight.
In the words of Charles Barkley: Turrrible.The thing doesn't even suck up a crum from my computer desk.
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.
Purchased in July used maybe a total of 10 times. Modem dies they replaced shipping was at my expense, also replaced something else I had not a problem with, but then again it was returned filthy, with keyboard ware, scratched, not in original box, serial # taped over looking like NOT MY MACHINE!! Sent back for battery replacement, and scratch & filth and returned without replacing the battery they switched out my machine with another. Battery died after 3 times it was turned on for 5-10 min. They will not return any e-mails. Will not acknowledge.DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!! wrote to best by where I purchased 2 xs now and no responce from them either. Posted on eBay with high buy it now price to get the word out and hope they buy it back from me which they will not respond to. Going to go through my credit card co. which you can request credit on purchase not what you expected. I'll try anything as I'm out 1079.95!! And months of lost time and back ups. I have photos to show changed stickers on serial# and model # code differance and tape. Also saved all coorispondance from them to have if not repaired so I'd have a case. I think we all need to find someone to file class action law suit!!
This Dvd player does not play other regional DVD's, cause this player can only play only those where this player is sold from. and the this player does not allow regional code changes.For example.. I bought a DVD movie from Amazon UK (which is regional-2) I'm unable to view it here in the States. Was told by Philips - Since the DVD player was sold in the States. It can only play Regional-1 DVD's make sure you read the fine print, before ordering this player.
The Lenmar battery charged right up with the Canon charger. To give you some piece of mind it comes with a three year warranty. Like so many others, the battery is made in China but it is a quality piece. At one third the price of the Canon battery it is a no-brainer.
The product is advertised for Windows XP Media Center Edition, but works fine for Vista Home.Despite any advantages this wireless keyboard has over wired versions, it fails when it comes to the mouse functions. Remember when you used the touch button on the center of you laptop keyboard the first time and thought, "That's awkward" but soon enough you got used to it?Well, this one you won't get used to. Please, Microsoft, make one with a touchpad.
I was looking for a set of ear buds that would stay in my ears while exercising and doing some outdoor activities. After reading the reviews here, and else where, I was somewhat apprehensive about the cords for the Sennheiser MX75, but took the plunge. They do stay in my ears (as advertised) and produce some of the nicest, clearest sound I've hear from any ear bud on market. However, the cord is less than desirable. It constantly tangles and feels awkward because of the short cord on the left side. That said - I'd buy them again because of the performance, and they do stay in your ears.
I use this bag for my Canon EOS 40D with telephoto lense and flash when hiking, biking and traveling. I thought I'd want a Kata backpack, but this has been used more than the backpack (then again,I don't carry a ton of gear either). The Kata bags are well designed and constructed and I can see this lasting me a very long time.
I ordered this cable because it was a good price with FREE shipping. Cable was bad. Snowy picture, crackling noises. Not worth itto pay to ship it back to get another. Emailed the seller but go no response. Next time will just go to the store! :(
I could not get this item to work at all with my system. I wanted to connect my PS3 and DVD player to my amp. I even tried connecting only one item to the amp, basically using the splitter as a pass-thru but got not sound. All the cables worked alone on each of the devices but the second I introduced the splitter nothing worked. I contacted the seller, BargainCell 2 times but got no response. I was hoping to get some input or advice, maybe an exchange, but it looks like they are not interested. It seems from other reviews this item is supposed to do exactly what I want it to do, but mine doesn't. I'm not sure why it's not working for me...I wish the guys at BargainCell would get back to me to shed some light on this, but they've been paid so I won't hold my breath.
Good fit, good price, good quality and good protection. This kti came with some nice features (kick stand, belt loop, belt clip, arm band). I plan to purchase a more protective case. As case fits snugly I can leave this on the unit all the time. I tend to drop things (cameras, cell phones) as I pull them out of the case. The case adds additional grip to prevent it from slipping out of my hand and protection should I accidently drop it.
I purchased these speakers a week ago. I decided on these speakers because of Klipsch's reputation for quality. I have to be honest with you. I almost canceled the order after reading so many negative comments on a "hissing" problem these speakers have. There is NO HISS! The only thing I can think of is that the manual clearly indicates that only the satellites are shielded. The sub-woofer is not and must be at least 10 inches from your monitor to prevent interference. Follow the instructions and I'm sure you will agree that these are one of the best speaker systems out there right now.
I ordered this "replacement remote" for my Tivo....but it doesn't work. You can't read the numbers on it and even though it listed it to be in good condition, it most definately wasn't. Guess I learned a valuable lesson...ask for better pictures!
These are a very good binoculars that meets most of my expectations and needs. The optics are clear and distortion free edge to edge, and the waterproof feature is a good one. They are not fog proof, but they did stay dry on the inside during a brief shower on a recent hunt. The only negatives are the heavier weight than the Travel Lite model I replaced with this pair of binoculars, and the eye cups that rotate or screw in and out. The weight difference is most certainly from the waterproofing, but the eyecups are not nearly as user friendly or effective as the soft moulded eyecups I enjoyed on the Travel Lite model. Those did a better job of keeping down side glare and fogging due to breathing in cold temperatures. Overall, though, these binoculars should serve me well as my primary hunting optics. My Travel Lites are still functional after some 13 years, so I am hopeful these will last at least as long.
The Freetalk FRS handsets I purchased seem to work fine (range was OK and voice was clear). However, after time I detected a design flaw that is most frustrating - the batterries drain fairly rapidly when the unit is turned off. The resistance across the batteries terminals when the unit is allegedly off lends to frustration when you reach for the radios in times of need. I sent the service center a request for help that has gone unanswered. Poor service and poor battery performance means - Don't buy these.
This is my second Field Service tools set from Cables to Go. My first set I had for over a year almost two with no problems, but quit that job and had to return them. If I could have kept them I would still be using that set. I like the fact all the tools I need are there. I was in Field Support now I do Hardware support so not in the field anymore. So I don't use my tools everyday. The storage in the case is really limited. If you need addtional smaller tools and/or cabling tools you should be okay if you take out the soidering stuff. There is no room for bluky items it make the case harder to close. If you work on printers or repairs on a daily basis you might not like the set. The screw drivers are fine to take out but I stuggle with the plyers and bigger items. Do I need the Field Service tool set not really. Would I recommend the set if you do 7+ sites a day maybe not. That's why I like this tool kit. It has everything I need to do my job. It works for me...
These ear buds are the biggest waste of money, even if it is less than $5. They offer poor sound quality in all frequency ranges. In addition to that, they wear your ear out because of a poor fit and the fact that they don't stay in place. By wearing your ear out, I mean just that. They actually tire your ears out from the fitting, or lack there of.
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!
Constant troubles, reboot every day. Support is patetic. Do not buy
I was reluctant to buy a $160 clicker through the mail, I was worried that, like other universal remotes I've tried it wouldn't have the functionality I desired. There was no need to worry, this clicker rocks. Some of my home theatre equipement is getting a bit long in the tooth and I was concerned about compatibility, the one device not in the Logitech database was very easy to train. The one function that was missing on one device was very easy to custom program. Setup took about 45 minutes and was fairly simple, if you can program a vcr, you shouldn't have a problem with this. I love the macro-funtions and I haven't needed to get any of my old clickers out of the closet for any reason, my coffee table is mine again.
I don't know what planet the positive reviews come from. The device has not ever successfully handshaked with my powerbook G4. I downloaded palm desktop 4.1, and even tried the isync conduit (which requires that the handshake occurs - which it does NOT). Based on my experience, this product will not allow you to connect to OSX. None of the information I could find on the web was helpful. Perhaps the latest positive review is by someone with a lot of these sitting around to unload on the unsuspecting?
i love this adapter. i use it everyday at work. it saves me a lot of money for not buying batteries.
I used it for less than two month. The ink is used out and the cartridge is broken. So dispointed. Comparing to some other X25 cartridge (not OEM also) I bought before, it is too bad.
Being really sensitive to the ugliness of any kind of computer cables, I bought the MX700 wireless mouse from Logitech mostly based on its cordless design and its many buttons.As much as i really wanted to like this mouse (I really do hate cables) I ended up being frustrated once too many with the iffyness of the wireless signal connection. I simply could not find any practical spot on my desk that wasn't far enough from any EM influence. Moreover, if the base was more than 10 or 12&quot; away from the mouse the connection became erratic. When it worked it was beautiful. When it didn't I wanted to throw it out the window!In the end I decided to send it back, and ordered, reluctantly, its corded brethen the MX500. Boy what a difference a simple cord make! I have been using this mouse for about 3 weeks now and i still get impressed and elated by the feeling of extreme precision and &quot;confident authority&quot; this mouse gives me whenever I use it. Indeed, I have even grown to LOVE its cable! This is how good this mouse is.The buttons are where I expect to find them with just the right amount of resistance to them. The mouse feels just right in the palm of my hand. Its weight is an improvement over the slightly too heavy MX700. Its mouse software is simple, effective and extremely flexible. The optical design virtually never needs cleaning.The only &quot;negative&quot; I might point to, and a very subjective one at that, is that the MX700 silver accent was a perfect match for my Dual G5. The MX500 silver is more smokey grey than silver (Yes, we Mac users, really are that picky with the esthetics of our tools ; )All in all, I cannot recommend this mouse enough. It is quite simply the very best mouse I have ever used, and certainly the only mouse I have ever felt that passionate about.
The turntable was in excellent shape and perform wonderfully. I like the design. It is the right size to fit the space in my stero stand.
easy setup, nice sound, i am using this with Klipsch refrence system, and still has nice power
The garmin suction cup mount works quite well. The only problem i found that it lost its suction power once or twice and it came off the windshield.
Sling Media Slingbox AV ( SB240-100 )So easy to use after initial set up. Amazon had best price.....
Pros:Although this GPS is a bit slow, however it's worth the value. I've been looking around and research for some other models. They don't have all the features that this GPS has, if they do, they cost more. Also, I replaced a 4 GB SD Card to try out, it worked and I can download more photos and songs into this little GPS to take with me.Cons:Slow to start, no bluetooth, live traffic info. Other than that it is a good GPS compare with other models and price range.
Good price, excellent product, I have no complants at all.Tamrac is a great brand. This is not the first time that I have something made by them. I have always been pleased.
LBT-ZX6 has all the features I want and many more that I do not care about. Great amp & speakers. Excellent sound. For the money it won't be beaten. Memo to Sony: for Geezer Nation, make the same product in a bare-bones system sans the lighting, game crap, etc. and put it out there at a hundred dollars less. They'll fly off the shelf methinks.Again, a superior mini stero system.
Okay, Amazon does have the best price on this ink. BUT, Canon is taking advantage, just like all printer manufacturers, of our need to keep buying this ink. Wish I could give Amazon 5 stars for the price and fast shipping, and no stars to Canon for the unreasonable pricing of a little bit of ink!
Was very easy to install, worked the first time i used it .Arrived on time as allways :)Vary good price !!
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.
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 is the first time I've ever rated anything but... this product is amazing. I use it to hold a Sony HD camcorder above my Nikon D5100 DSLR and it works great. This is a very useful tool and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to use it for a similar application. I would imagine that it would also work well with an audio recording device, a stationary light that has this type of mount or even a smaller digital camera or camcorder. I am so happy to have discovered this item.
works great for a prop. For being small they did a good job on the fire effect
Forget going to your "super" stores, which sell this cable with marked up price $20 up +++I don't notice the difference plugging the super expensive ones and this oneYes it is very cheap looking, but your cable stays/plugged behind your TV/Game Consoles/Blu-Ray player-- go get these!
While I don't agree with the review about this being "L" quality, I will say that this lens has not disappointed in any way. Quick, accurate focus, good contrast and no visible distortion. Not even any vignetting, which I had been concerned about.For under $600, this is a "Wow" lens - 2.8 is going to get you pictures where previously you couldn't get anything. And it's so light and small!
I purchased this item for my 2008 13" Macbook, with Snow Leopard on it. I changed the RAM myself, it was very easy to put in, and works great! I would recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade their RAM. Just please, please, please, make sure it's the right RAM before you open 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.
I bought this lens for my 1000D. The colours and the clarity that I get from this lens is pretty amazing.
unit returned without opening.There was no way to stop this purchase which was never submitted.It does not seem to be a computer error, but rather done on purpose by the seller.I am surprise Amazon would deal with this seller.
I have had this modem for a month. Performs as expected with Comcast. No problems so far. A good product.
I bought this one to replace a Cyberhome 7" portable. Unlike the Cyberhome, which I used like crazy, I've maybe seen a total of 3-4 movies on this thing in a year's time. I'm working from home today & decided to pop in a movie...battery will not charge and unit will NOT work unless plugged into the wall. My warranty runs out the end of the month & Philips offered me "same or comparable" model...I pray I don't have the same problem as some of the other reviewers. Other than that, the unit is great, picture is clear, sound is good.Note: Doesn't work with 6th gen iPod Classic. It'll output audio, but no video.
I HAD AN EXPERT FRIEND OF MINE TO COME OVER AND HELP ME TO SET THIS DVD UP...WE WERE UP AND RUNNING IN 30 MIN....I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD A SOME WHAT NEGATIVE REVIEW...BUT NOW HAVE CHANGED THAT TO A VERY POSITIVE REVIEW....SO NOW I GIVE 5 STARS TO THIS PLAYER....IT HAS MET MY NEEDS FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN AND RESTORED MY FAITH BACK WITH AMAZON.COM I DIDNT THINK THAT THEY WOULD INTENTIONALY SELL A PRODUCT BAD...YOU CAN READ BOTH REVIEWS...
Low price and very compact foot print are the positives. The negative I found is that the sound will intermittantly stop playing. This can be corrected by ungplugging and replugging the unit. However, I have it in a kitchen cabinent connected to a wall mounted TV and ungplugging it is a pain. Remote is IR not RF so not so sensitive. I am planning on looking for another small footprint DVD player.
I was unsure of buying this item because my Canon Digital Rebel camera wasn't included on the list of approved cameras. We bought this for our honeymoon so we will not have to invest in more CF cards for the camera. We tried this the first day we received it and it works wonders. We love this item and our new iPod. Thanks Apple!
I was looking for a way to hook a new desktop copier to a computer in another room. Two of these connected in a daisy chain configuration work great! The LED on the end lets me know they have power, and I can scan and copy hassle-free.
THis camcorder is by far the best one that I have ever used in my life. It gets a butt load of recomendation from me so you should go out and get one yourself.
Tivo said their warehouse distributor filed chapter 11. I've been waiting for two months for a replacement under warranty. I had to produce a fed-x tracking number for Tivo since they had no record of the delivery even though I put the RMA number clearly on the box and on the fed-x invoice. Tivo is still unable to give a delivery date for my replacement unit.They claim this "warehouse problem" has no impact on shipping of new units. But I wonder whether buyers considering Tivo for holiday gifts should beware.The technical problem that caused my unit to fail is instructive. It seems that if a drive has a bad sector that does not contain data when the machine is shipped, the unit will be unable to fix that sector in the future. When it eventually attempts to write to the bad sector the machine will fail. Depending on use, that may not happen for a long time, possibly longer than the warranty.
This works great for my iPad Mini. It is fully adjustable to ANY angle! I love it. The price is awesome and quality is much higher than I thought. Brilliant!
This cable does what it's supposed to do and hooked up just fine from my blu-ray to my TV. The picture is crisp with this cable, and the price is great. I'm glad I didn't splurge on an expensive cable.
This camera is almost useless underwater. It is pointless unless you have perfect conditions. It was nice to take pictures while 'in the water' because we were not worried about dropping it, but underwater no pictures came out at all. Most picture were taken in middle of afternoon with plenty of light and clear water. Camera was only a few inches under the ocean water and you really can not tell what is in the pictures. Very blurry and dark. Skip this one for underwater.
Hi there SinMin Here again! I'm going to assume you've just come over from the 8700 page, if you haven't you may want to check it out and compare my reviews on the 8700 & 8800. Okay. Now as I've said before when it comes to digital cameras the absolute love of my life has been the Sony F-828, I say has been because I now have a mistress called the 8800! So for the sake of argument I'm going to compare the 8800 to the 8700 and the 828. Lens: while quality goes to the Sony zoom and function go to the 8800 hands down, the 8700 has nice range but the 8800 is plain fantastic. VF mode: the process by wich the camera compensates for hand movement at slower shutter speeds resulting in great ambient light photography (I tend to hate flashes!) POW!! 828 and the 8700 blown right out of the water here!Not to mention the 8800 has retained all of the great Nikon scene modes (Including that Panorama thing), My beloved "Bulb" Function, Time lapse function(also available on the 8700), and the ability to correct your exposure after you take your shot right in the camera! Again ouch goes Sony! Controls: Sanity at last!! Nikon took the hint and gave the 8800 a familiar control interface which makes this camera 110% more user friendly than the 8700. ISO noise: Its no secret that high ISO numbers and digital cameras equal noise but I noticed a slight improvement with this on the 8800 over 8700, much more so than on the 828.And as I said before maybe it's me but the Nikon images seem to clean up better than my Sony shots tend to.Nikon also corrected my pet peeve about the 8700 by putting AF sensor OUTSIDE of the flash housing(thank You). Other pros: I(at least) noticed quite a bit of image improvement over the 8700 And I thought the 8700 shots were great, the 8800 was a bit better (Probably due to the VR feature) Another means the 8800 surpasses its little brother and the sony is the variation in image formats it can capture. Besides RAW and Tiff, the 8800 can capture 4 degrees of JPG files, (Basic, Normal, Fine and Extra which captures images at 1-2 compression) Get out yer gig card boys! Over all picture quality just barely goes to the 828 (that CCD is hard to beat)Dual memory capability, and overall design are all pro's in the 828's favor. But on virtually every other front the 8800 either matches or beats the Sony.And while the 8800 is a difinitive replacement for the 8700 they remain cameras with two different personalities (thats why I own and love both!)Other improvements over 8700: aside from the much needed improvements in design as well as zoom capability, it seems as though the 8800 shutter to apature function is a little tighter than the 8700, in other words my settings seemed to work better on the 8800. Now for the drawbacks, first off know one thing... this is a freaking HUGE!! camera!!! Only the 828 is longer and heavier (for me this is not a bad thing, but for some of you it will be) Speed as with the 8700, the 8800 just does not have speed (this is another area where the 828 wins out) either in start up or general picture function, this is strange considering the speed demon Nikon makes that goes by the name D-70! Noisy lens: I was told that the unusually loud noise the lens makes when you pull back focus or shut down the camera is normal by Nikon's customer service department, but I think it was excessive and should be something for correction on the next model (just a thought). These things aside, when you factor in all the goodies packed into this monster I can say this- "I now have 2 right hand cameras." As I mentioned using the 8700 I shot a series of sunset photos using the "sunset" scene mode, I did the same with 8800 (same shoot in fact) and if you can believe it the shots were even better (I love that zoom with VR!) And as far as low light photography (long exposure) I have used few better.With my low light work even at a realatively high ISO, the shots were crisp and sharp.The biggest plus is that unlike the 8700 and in some ways the 828 the 8800 is easy to navigate and use most photographers will be able to get a great shot right out of the box, and that definitely will not happen with the 8700 or 828! Battery life: again this one goes to Sony, the first time I used my 8800 I killed the battery (doing long exposures) so I need to buy yet another AC adapter - the one for 8700 won't work! (what is it with Nikon and included accessories anyway?) Heres a pet peeve for you the 8700 & 8800 use completely different USB cables, AC Adapters (sold seperately), Batteries and chargers. as well as the most confusing array of exstension lenses and adapter tubes imaginable! Whats up with that? And yes I bought the lens hood for the 8800, and unlike the 8700 this one looks nice and normal (A flower hood to be exact) Conclusion: If your ready to step up (and I mean Up) to a pro quality camera, If you want to own and shoot with a piece of digital history this is your camera. For the novice looking to move on up, the 8800 is currently your only and best option, while I love the 828 as well as the 8700 they are fussy complicated cameras, the 8800 is not. even tho it is as powerful as the other 2 (more so in some cases)! This is the only camera I have found to date that I would reccomend as highly as the F-828. How should you decide? that depends on the type of photographer you are.(read my reviews and decide) The 8800 is by no means a toy, believe me it is very much a advanced photographic tool, just a little more user friendly. Bravo to Nikon! Sorry to Sony! I guess I just have to learn to shoot with two cameras...two very BIG cameras..WHEW! Well I hope this has helped, until next time Happy Shooting!
I'm extremely impressed with this. I've had my Clix for about three months now, and I've had no problems yet. Once I got the latest version of WMP (Windows Media Player) 11, syncing has been just fine, as it transfers auto and normal playlists accurately, and resizes all images to fit. I do wish WMP would convert videos to fit, but the Clix isn't much of a video player anyway. If you'd like to convert videos, or you'd rather not use WMP, there are a few other options, such as iRiverter and Media Monkey, respectively.The sound quality is the best I've heard, and I've gone through quite a few (my latest being the iPod Video 30GB, which I happily sold to a friend for this.) Also, I'm a bit anal about screen scratches, and I have to say, whatever iRiver coated the screen on this player with is amazing. The only time this player has received any scratches was when I dropped it on a gravel road (not recommended!). There are still no scratches on it outside of that incident; very impressive. On a sidenote, the radio and microphone are both very impressive for a portable media player, and I was actually able to record my brothers choir concert with surprising accuracy. Nothing professional, of course, but it sure does well in a pinch.Of course, the main drawback on the Clix is the mere 2GB of storage space. This works perfectly for me, as I put my favorite playlists, all of my podcasts, and whatever photos I want, and still have plenty of space left for recordings. Unless you're buying this for the video ability or you need to keep all of your music on you, you shouldn't have a problem with the Clix' storage size. While the Clix can play some video, using it as such for anything more than a movie trailer-sized file would be a mistake. If you need video or to hold all of your songs, you'd be much better off with a hard drive-based player.I recommend this player highly, and it hasn't let me down yet. If you're in the market for a portable player and you don't need large storage size or hefty video abilities, the Clix is an otherwise loaded and well-built option.
I was a bit skeptical about this mouse. But It seems to work great and I love the on/off feature. Now I don't have to worry about putting it in it's base every time I get through using it to charge it. It's very comfortable to hold also.
Got this for my son. We love this camera. It was a good investment.
"Not the battery shown in picture!! Not the Dantona Yellow Battery..This I received was a green battery.Hopefully it will do good...I'm giving seller 4 stars but if product was correct it would have been 5 stars!!!!!! "
This on-line volume control works good, no issues so far. I recommend it for anyone that owns headphones lacking volume control.
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.
No rocket science here. You slide the AA's in and you have D's. And you never again have 3 old batteries when you need 4. Get good rechargables and shells for C&D and life gets easier.
This webcamera is terrible. I didn't even get to use it because I couldn't get past setup. On the packaging it says it is made for windowsXP but can be compatible with three other systems including Microsoft Windows 98. I tried using it with 98 and it didn't work at all. I deffinately do not reccomend that you buy this camera. I've also heard that its performance with windows XP isn't that great either. If you want a webcamera that you can happily use, don't buy this camera.
I bought this viking256M cf card before the Christmas for mySF vacation. I have been using a Scandisk 256M with my Canon G2for half year.Buy this card as backup.We took about 600 pictures.We don't have any problem with theScandisk card which holds 400 pics.But THIS Viking card sucks!First there are 3 or 4 pics which are "corrupted",I had todelete them to download the others.Then,There are 2 other witherror in card, which messed with the G2 software and caused18 pics.....I always read reviews before I buy anything online.Viking cardseems get pretty good reviews here in Amazon.It is unfair tosay the brand is "bad" just because of one time experience.But,it is enough for me.
I got the case super fast. If im not mistaken the case got delivered a day early. Now to the review of the case all i can say is that this is the best case I have ever own. I have had cheaper cases that have broken but I don't see my pelican case breaking at all because of how sturdy it is. I read that people complain about the price of the case but if you stop and think for a moment and realize that you are using it to protect your rifles and pistols that you probably spent a lot of money on its better to have something that will protect them. I cut the foam insert to fit my AR-15 with an EOTECH EXPS2, my AK-47, Kimber TLE 2, Springfield XD and my Desert Eagle and when adding them together that's more than 4 grand that I carry around in the case so why would I buy a cheap case a risk damaging my guns. This is a case that I highly recommend to any one who is serious about protecting their guns.
I had a TimeWarner DVR first, and replaced it with TiVo. One thing I don't like is only being able to record one channel at a time. The DVR could record two at a time, and you could watch a third channel. You can't watch live tv without a splitter (which we haven't put in yet) There are other features that are nice, like wish list, but I'm not sure yet if I made the right choice.
I think I made a mistake buying this item. There is a lot interference in the background when I am using it to connect my comp to a stereo. I can hear some AM radio station (690-700) pretty well.
quality is great, this cable is more than I expected, the fit is great and the material is not cheap.
Love this thing. I take it to football games and no longer have shaky video and a tired arm. One of the best features is the quick attachment.
For people that have driver problems it could be that your computer is too slow and is overloaded. Also, when setting up the webcam it is important to put the cd in first before you connect the usb into the webcam or else you might have some software problems. Overall I am pretty satisfied with the cam, but the cam seems incredible slow with yahoo messenger for some reason. Windows messenger works a lot better...anyways Quickcam Fusion is a pretty good product and its probably the best camera out there from all the reviews i have read. I give it 4 stars only because it sux with yahoo messenger.
Works well on my new Macbook (amateur edition). I didn't realize until after buying it and installing it on my Macbook (and also plugging it into a Windows XP machine, which recognizes the device) that this is a Hauppauge HVR-950 packaged with a Mac application. I love Hauppauge products, so that's a good thing, but it might be possible to save $50 by buying the PC version and downloading "EyeTV Lite" from the Hauppauge website.I found it hard to believe that HDTV is only available over the air, not through cable, but if you read the product description that is indeed what it says. I used a very inexpensive pair of rabbit ears I happened to have and got good reception on a number of stations at my location, about 9 miles from Boston. Analog reception from cable is pretty good but nothing as dramatic as HDTV, which is fun to watch on a Macbook, so I'm pretty psyched. It's not going to replace the HDTV DVR in the bedroom, but when Desperate Housewives is on there and I really want to watch Sunday Night Football, I now have my own little HDTV.It can also be used to digitize analog signals from old VHS tapes, for example, and this will likely be my new favored technique (I had been copying them to digital cassettes with my Mini-DV camera).HDTV signals can be recorded from my HDTV (Comcast) DVR but according to the manufacturer these will not be recorded as HDTV. See the Elgato website for details.I am a new Mac user and could have used more informative documentation when installing this product. The only hardcopy instructions that come with the device say simply to insert the CD and "install EyeTV". Okay, I see the CD on the desktop but nothing happens. I double click the EyeTV icon and it freezes the Macbook. In a panic, I power reset the laptop and it ejects the disc. I try to reboot but it won't boot. Eventually I try re-inserting the CD and unfreezes the boot process. Then I try opening the CD on the desktop with the "File" menu and from there I can figure out the rest. Apparently there is a manual on the disc but getting to it is not exactly idiot-proof.
I purchased the Logitech Harmony 670 Universal Remote to control a myriad of electronics. When I was following the easy setup online I was missing a couple functions that the setup process would not allow me to do, so I contacted customer support with my issues via e-mail, they responded with, please update your remote, I did and it was now working. They took my information updated the remote and all I had to do was plug it in and I was good to go, they were quick to respond within 24 hrs and they were dead on with what they needed to do. I was very impressed with the level of customer support, I have been using the remote now for a month and a half and the battery life is good still, the buttons are a little small and placed tight together but I have removed 7 remotes and only have 1.
I have bought several disks to use in older camera and mp3 players that cannot use higher gb. I also use in my Roku for streaming.
Zipper broke after 5 days of light usage. Piece of junk! It was made from a thin piece of metal -- my pants zipper is lots stronger than this!!
My wife had an older laptop that had been slowing down bit by bit (no pun intended), so I decided to "freshen it up" with additional RAM.I have used Kingston RAM in the past, without any issues. This time was no different. I'm a Kingston fan.Fit was perfect. Laptop recognized it right away. It was a short and painless process to do the upgrade.As always, before you upgrade your RAM, read the "How To" for your specific computer/OS.Kingston RAM--Recommended!
Great fit for the Canon Power Shot A570IS with extra room for batteries and SD card.
These speakers are amazing! Had them now fora couple of weeks and just bought a Pioneer Elitereceiver. Wow! What a combination. And for399.00 each, you can't go wrong. Get a pair!
This is a very poor product and the software that came with it is terrible. I returned the drive to the seller. There was nothing consistant about it.
For the money and convenience this is a great little drive. I use mine all the time to back up important files from my hard drive. I wasn't looking for the 'do-all' drive/software product, just a good, reliable, easy to use peice of hardware and software. This is it if that is what your looking for, and for &lt;$10, I love it.
Can't beat the money that I paid for this HDMI wire. It is available in stores for anywhere from $30 - $40. Provides same functionality with no quality compromise for cheap. I have had it for over a year now, still going strong. Even if I needed to replace it every year, it will still easily offset the expensive store price. Very good product overall.
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.
I lost the power adapter to my old CA-100 keyboard during a move. Though the product doesn't list this model number, it works with my keyboard just fine.
Right out of the box, I fired up the printer and used the enclosed photo paper to print up some of the pictures I had taken with my old Kodak digital camera. The results were fast and impressive. I brought a couple of the pictures to work and showed them around. Everyone who saw the pictures couldn't tell they came from an inkjet printer until they really looked closely.Black text prints crisply and quickly and ink consumption has been better than I expected, given that I'm working my way through a box of 100 4x6 photo papers.The included software makes reviewing digital pictures simple and printing even simpler. I haven't played with the settings much, but look forward to improving upon my results. The card readers are a nice option as well and actually a deciding factor for me in buying this printer.The printer itself is lightweight. The power supply is modular and screwed into the printer, but can be removed easily if it needs to be replaced.Only gripe is that the first printer I picked up was DOA, but the store exchanged it without question. Canon's tech Support line encouraged me to return the printer rather than accept a refurb and didn't waste my time by walking me through a host of unnecessary diagnostics once I explained what I had already tried to revive the first printer.
I recieved the product promptly and had no problem with the install. Works great and I have had no problems.
We got the player and charged it up. There was no problem loading music onto it. However when we tried to listen to the radio station we usually listen to when out for walk we could not get it. Only one station would come in clearly where we normally could get dozens. We also had trouble switching from mp3's to FM and then put it into some mode we could not seem to get out of. Rather than fight with it we sent it back.
I've been looking for a Network-Based drive for a while now and have to say that this! was a great purchase. The device is very quiet, has a great web-based user interface, and it was *incredibly easy* to set up (even on a Mac)! -- If you're looking for a great network-attached drive, this is the one to get. It's even expandable with two USB ports on the back. If 500GB isn't enough, you can expand with other USB hard drives.
This replaced my original battery that would no longer hold a charge (5 years old). Works great so far, hopefully it will last as long as the first.
This brush really seems to get into the grooves with its tiny fibers. The cleaning solution seems to clean without any residue. I used to use the Diskwasher system years ago and the new version shouldn't even be called the same thing. I am glad that I found and bought this one.
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
The sound is really good on these, no high-pitched buzz like on my previous Sennheiser which only lasted 18 months. These are also very comfortable to wear. Strangely, the reception is better in certain locations of the house than others; distance doesn't appear the factor but doors are. If these headphones last longer than 18 months, I will definitely recommend them.UPDATE5 years later....I'm still enjoying my headphones! I've replaced the batteries a couple of times only even though I use these at least 5 times a week, watching TV or listening to music, at times while gardening or doing house chores. The ear covers actually cup the ear and have a more secure fit than the Sennheiser RS 120 which my husband subsequently purchased. Like most other headphones, there is a bit of a hiss which I stopped noticing long ago. Every now and then, the hiss gets louder and all I need to do, is unplug the base from my receiver and plug it right back in and the hiss is gone. Very happy with this purchase.
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.
If what you want is a portable device to run or jog with, simply forget it. It freezes after three or four songs (every time) and it is just the way it was built. I sent it for repair (they charged $29.99 for shipping), just to have it back with the same problem and the explanation that iPod's skip protection just lasts 20 minutes, even while Apple's website specifically states you can run with it.
The Product Description for this product is for the WRONG product.The price, the image (look at it closely and you'll see) and what ComputerBrain actually ships are all for the WL-520GU. But the Product Descriptionnames and describes the WL-320gE, a different, more expensive, ASUS wirelessproduct.
Best picture quality of any flat screen out there. I highly reccomend this TV.
Even though I live in a very hot area, I have not had trouble with the rubber melting. I have had trouble with the swivel losing its ability to tighten, allowing the unit to twist.Biggest problem has been that the suction cup will not stick unless wetted, and then will lose suction within a couple of days...maybe that's why I haven't had the stuck rubber issue!Perhaps my windshield is curved more than this unit likes...have used another GPS with a different mount that has no trouble holding suction.
The first time I received the card in 2 days as expected (Amazon Prime). The second time I got it electronically and had no problem.
works great, got here quick, just wish someone wouldnt of broke into may car in salt lake city and forced me to replace it
I was concerned with the warning about these radios containing lead and the need to wash your hands every time you used them, so I returned them unopened, I was dissapointed as I was exepecting them eagerly.
Having suffered with a measly 40-gig hard drive for the past year, I finally got around to ordering a new one. This solved the problem perfectly. The OEM version (this one) doesn't come with mounting equipment or a cable, but it's very clear that this is the case and I can't complain if they tell you up-front.Mounting it was simplicity itself, and it has worked flawlessly since. It's very fast and completely silent, and I have noticed no increase in my system operating temperature (I have a Dell Optiplex case).5 stars, highly recommended.
TV Ears, 2.3 MHz, #10341Poor Product + High Price + Costly Upkeep = Bad DealAn Audiologist recommended this product to me saying she had "heard no complaints on them". She can't say that any more. This product has not lived up to its "billing" on any particular for me, and judging from some of the other reviews it is certainly not a blockbuster hit for everyone.I have a hearing "problem" (loss but not Deaf), and have had an expensive Hearing Aid that does not solve my TV/Audio listening problem. Portable Earphones have helped immensely in the past, and this product looked very promising. The documentation is clear and easy to understand.However, TV Ears Sound Quality is mediocre to poor 90% of the time, and the tone adjustment does not correct that. If you are out of sight of the Transmitter the "Noise Reduction" you get is nothing but loud static, and low level static if you pause the Sound Source when you are "in range". I remove them to deal with this.The TV Ears Headset itself is uncomfortable mainly due to the Ear Tips that fit into your Ears, and the weight of the Battery dangling below your Chin. They have never been comfortable for me in the 75+ days I've had these things. Several reviewers mention this discomfort but added [it was OK] ".. after I got used to them". Some of these got their TV Ears as Gifts.Also, these little Ear Tip Devils are high cost (at least to me) & they recommend replacing them every 30 to 60 days. An Optimist (60 days) would pay $19.95 plus S&H; for 5 Pair which works out to about $5.00 + every 2 months (or twice that if you're not so optimistic -- or don't wash your Ears often enough I suppose). Note, they do give you a coupon for $5 off on your first Order. Snap Tip Adapters (that the Tips fit over) are $ 8.00 for one pair + S&H; with an unknown life-expectancy.The Battery has a life-expectancy of 1-2 years (depending on what literature you are reading). Replacements are also $19.95 plus S&H.;If you need a hearing assist, you really need it, but TV Ears has not worked for me. I wish I'd had a chance at a "Try before you Buy" program.I'm going back to my Jensen JW120 (900 MHz) Headphone Set that has a range of 150 feet in any direction with no static, period and Big Time superior sound. And, it uses my choice of very comfortable, light weight, and cheap Radio Shack Earphones. Some times "newer Technology" is not such a good idea. At least for me.
I have a large Tamrac backpack that fits all my stuff (DLSR body, large telephoto, medium telephoto zoom, flash, small 50mm prime, etc.) and I bought this on impulse at a camera shop to put the body and medium telephoto into when that's all I'm taking with me.With the body/lens in there, the bag is pretty much full. That's actually fine with me. I have a Canon 30D and the lens is the L-series 24-105, so that's pretty big stuff. I might be able to squeeze a flash in there, but it would be tight, and that's with most of the padding removed.The design flaw is the zipper on the back of the bag. If you shoulder carry the bag, as it seems to be designed to do, the back of the bag rubs on your body, at about the belt line, and that's right where the zipper is--so as the bag sways, it slowly opens the zipper. I've thought of some velcro or another way to fix it, but haven't gotten to it yet. Otherwise, it's a good bag.
After considerable research this is far and away the best value currently on the market for laptops in this price range. The computer's strengths are its screen, which is large, bright and generally first rate (I do not miss the higher resolution of more expensive displays), the fast processor and the substantial memory. It generally seems well-made in terms of fit and finish. It is also a very quiet unit, with the only sound being the occasional and brief action of the exhaust fan, and the hard disk (I do not notice the problem of "clicking and stalling" mentioned in another review). Nonetheless, the machine has it quirks. For me, the major disappointment is the keyboard, which is located well forward, beneath the screen. Sitting normally, at a typing table, my palms and wrists rest uncomfortably on the hard surface of the computer. Ideally, I would like a bit more key travel as well. As it is, I find I make more typing mistakes than usual. This may well not be a problem that others will encounter. I would advise looking the machine over at a "big box" store before ordering. An additional issue is that the unit lacks a serial port. Be prepared to buy a USB mouse (less than $... on Amazon.com for an optical logitec mouse) since the touch pad pointing system, as is the case of other laptop units, is an awkward way to control the system. A final point is the "hot spot" noticed by several purchasers. It is there alright, and occasionally slightly uncomfortable, but more normally not bothersome.In balance, I am pleased with the purchase and recommend it.Postscript: After three weeks with the machine, using it on a daily basis, I remain happy with the purchase. I did have some problems with the pointing device, which I now think were related to my misunderstanding how to use it (get in to Touchpad options if you have problems). A negative factor is that in calling Toshiba support I had a 45 minute wait before I could speak to someone -- who was in fact knowledgeable and helpful.I'm not overly dicomforted by the hot spot, which, in contrast to another reviewer, I do not think is related to the use of the cd drive.The only competition that comes close to this unit that I have seen is Dell, which at a sale price is in the range of the Toshiba.All in all, this is a good purchase and I can recommend it.
My set came with a nice case that I was not expecting. Quality is great. Printed name on lens is clear and easy to read. Overall worth the purchase.
To preface this review, I am probably not the typical USB hub user. If you are a computer-based musician i would urge you to run as fast and as far as you can from this hub. This hub will not allow my Logic Pro dongle (XSkey) and Novation ReMote SL to function simultaneously. My Mac will not recognize the dongle and the SL is spotty. This combo worked (and still works) flawlessly on a Belkin hub. I really needed a 7 port hub but this was not the solution. D-Link's customer service was terrible, blaming my hardware for being out of spec instead of admitting that their hardware was to blame. If anyone can recommend a decent 7-port hub for music I'm all ears...
The Xerox M750 printer is one of the worst printers ever to come onto the market. The software is so full of bugs -- and I'm running this is on a brand new Dell Dimension top of the line desktop -- that the software blows up and locks up your computer with nearly every use. Just to print an envelope is a major crisis for this printer and invariably one has to reboot one's computer multiple times to get a single envelope to print.Printing from the Internet is also a disaster -- the Xerox software locks up and goes so haywire that even the icon for it disappears from the Windows printer page. Then you get messages that the M750 can't be found by the computer.Xerox customer support is completely non-existent. So you're on your own if you buy this horrendously defective product.The only compliment is that when it does print color -- which is not often -- the color is quite good. If you stick to black and white text, the printer behaves. But that's what archaic printers are good at. Anything else -- BEWARE!!!
This is compact and easily slides into my iPad case. I purchased one and wish I had bough two so that I had a separate one for my Transformer. The stand is flexible and allows for different angles. It's fantastic to use while watching Netflix, using the onscreen keypad, or using in the kitchen for recipes.
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!
I bought this camera 4 years ago and have taken some of the most excellent photography ever. I do lots of close ups of the kids using the macro. I have found it very user friendly. Unfortunately, the auto forward on mine broke and I'm now looking to replace it. You can bet that I'll be getting the same camera!!!!! Happy Shooting!
I have always favoured Bose (and Sony) for sound. I was going for my first SERIOUS purchase for speakers in December 2000, at Future Shop in Toronto. A salesman asked me to try the newest Polk Audio bookshelf speaker, and compare it to the 151's.The dude loves Polk Audio.Polk Audio impressed me some with good sounding small speakers. It spilled out sounds that were a fair score. Not to impress me into buying them. Over to Bose's 151 Environmental speakers.And I love Bose.The construction, although not a wood or grain, is made of a cool hard-weather-resistant poly structure, in order for it's outdoor capabilities.It can handle up to a hot 50 C, (apr. 125 F), or dip into the Greenland regions of around, -22 C (about 5 F). Wow. Winter parties! And for even indoors, it reall does OVERALL look like a neat speaker. For sound, it punches out a more than decent 80 watts per channel. And since BOSE is renound for it's realistic natural sound, it more than proved it's greatness over slightly polky Polk. The 151's made the music so well delivered, making them sound relaxed, yet strong and natural. Just like they were &quot;breathing&quot; music. You could 'feel' the sound everywhere.However,(yeah, I know) these speakers are better with a subwoofer. Otherwise, you'll call this review, &quot;correct yet overgenerous&quot;.Polk on the other hand, are better than average....but with too much push and shove. They sounded like a couple of little loud punks with some manors.I consider my 151's the boss of 80-120 watt speakers, indoor or out! And they also come with wall mounts that have a spacer to change angles at the notch of the bracket.A blessing is the reliable 5 YEAR warranty it carries. No extra price for 5 years. All automatic with your purchase. But courtesy of Bose, not your store.So, if you need a good pair of bookshelf, outdoor, or even GREAT movie speakers (and not just as rear/satellites...great for front channels too), then Bose wants to ask you.....&quot;What would you like to hear?&quot;BOSE 151 Enviromental Speakers : score - 9/10
Having had another Nikon digital camera for the past few years I knew I liked the operation and durability of their products. When it came time to get multiple units for work I went with the L11 unit. It is small, light, has a large view screen and lense protector, and it runs well on regular AA batteries. My employees have had them for two months now and they are working great so far. For the price this camera is a real deal!
Update: I really think this lens is a godsend to the enthusiast, it performs well and is very light and compact. Carrying this lens for hours compared to the more professional and better built, but heavier, Canon Lenses makes it worthwhile to use especially if you consider the saving you get with this lens.This lens is probably the most interesting among all the wide angel lenses available to Canon crop DSLR users. It offers the best of everything except for a couple of things here and there. Best of all it's price beats all other lenses in that range. But before I start comparing it to other options here is a basic rating of this lens.RATING: The lens is well built and surprisingly light and compact. It doesn't have the solid L feel but still has a firm feeling that inspires confidence while shooting. Sharpness is at par with other top quality zooms, so much so that at F8.0 and above it matches many primes. Distortion like chromatic aberration and vignetting are about average. Meaning you would probably have to stop the lens down to 5.6-8.0 to eliminate distortions. Focus is quick and right on though a little noisy. Overall, a very good lens.RANKING: With all of the above in perspective how does it rank? Compared to Canon's 17-40L 4.0 I think the Tamron come on top. Here is a breakdown of the Tamron strenghts and weaknesses compared to the Canon 17-40L.Strengths1. Faster lens (2.8 vs 4.0). That can make the difference between taking the shot or missing in a low light situation.2. It has a wider zoom range (10mm at the telephoto end).Weaknesses1. Flare and chromatic aberration control lags behind the 17-40L.2. solid build but not as solid as the tank-like 17-40L. Some may find that slightly objectionable after using any L lens for many years.
The unit does exactly what is advertised to do and it does it extremely well. Easy to set up and receives radio remote control signal from anywhere in the house.
This card is working great for my camera. Very affordable and gives me a lot of pictures.
This product is amazing, I had a CD that was completely unplayable that I just fixed as well as a DVD that was completely unplayable. To the people who have problems, READ THE DIRECTIONS FIRST, it will play, it won't look as new as you want, but it plays just fine. To the person who wrote about residue: what residue? The SkipDr uses nothing but water, I've never heard of water leaving residue. Don't be stupid people, this product isn't made for the stupid.
If you're looking for a great point-and-shoot camera with a fast flash and great clarity in most of your shots, this is probably not the camera for you. That being said, this is a great second camera for the beach, swimming pool, indoor water parks, and snow.The Good: I have gotten some amazing and really cool photos of my kids under the water at swimming pools and water parks. The underwater video feature is also awesome. I've captured their first attempts at swimming on video from UNDER the water! I have videos of them swimming toward me and also waving, so I e-mail them to the grandparents and deployed Dad. I was even able to get shots of a friend who threw his son into the air at a water park (the son is in mid-air). I've taken pictures and video underwater of my kids swimming in a jacuzzi (the hot temperature doesn't affect it). I can take the camera to the beach and not worry about the sand getting into it. I take pictures of sand castles and then wash it off in the ocean water. No sweat. Because of its "toughness," I feel comfortable taking it out in the snow. I don't like to expose my other cameras to cold temperatures.Modes available (I haven't tried most of these): Auto Picture; Program; Night Scene; Movie; Voice Recording; Landscape; Flower; Portrait; Underwater; Underwater Movie; Blur Reduction; Surf & Snow; Sport; Pet; Frame Composite; Syncrho Sound Record; Kids; Soft; Self-Portrait; Fireworks; Food; Text; Museum; Natural Skin Tone; ReportThe Bad: Because the camera housing is waterproof, all of the menu selections are on the screen (no dial). So, to switch from Auto Photo to underwater photo to underwater video, you have to go through the menu program on screen. Not a big deal--just have to adjust. The main thing is the lag time of the flash. Unless you're at an outdoor pool, most photos (in and out of the water) need a flash. The flash is SLOW, especially the underwater flash. I sometimes have to try 3 or 4 times to get a nice shot--but worth it! Also, if there are lots of bubbles in the water (wave pool), the focus can get thrown off.The Bottom Line: This won't likely fit the bill to capture amazing shots and certainly not indoor photos where the target is moving (takes patience and several tries). However, for places with water or sand, it will take some awesome photos and videos your other non-waterproof cameras can only dream about.
i own a 60 gig photo ipod, and the description clearly states that the ipod i own will fit in to the cleaar case holder. The ipod fits snug into the holder, however... the case will not close at all. It requires at least a 1/16 of an inch to be fully closed and secure. I would not recommend this product at all it is a waste of money.
I was primarily and desperately searching for an HD JPEG viewer, and so the following review was written based soley on that alleged feature of this player:PROBLEMS:Paging down (or up) through the list of JPEG files doesn't support holding down the key for a repeated page-down. You have to hit the button once for each page-down.Sometimes paging up and down through the list of files just hangs the system, necessitating an eject-disk to solve the problem.Painting JPEGs on the screen is really slow -- like 4 to 8 seconds (or more!) for my "average" size jpegs (like 1280x1024), painting from top to bottom in slow motion. To make matters worse, there's no way to control for how long each picture is displayed. Default picture display before moving onto next picture is apparently hardcoded at 4 seconds (after picture is finally finished painting). What this means, for all practical purposes, is that you're sitting around watching the PAINTING more than the VIEWING of the whole picture!!!! This is pretty much the deal-killer for me. Why they can't paint each JPEG into a buffer in the background, and then just whip it up onto the screen, is beyond me. Lame lame lame lame lame! If it's going to do HD JPEG, it MUST do it faster than this!!!!Only 648 pictures per folder supported, ignores everything after that. This limitation is not listed in the manual.Apparently, non-JPEG files in the folder result in a four-second blanking out of the screen when they come up for playback. I'm talking files that don't even have a JPG extension.Long filenames are not handled gracefully. On a burnt CD, the long filenames are cut off after 14 characters or so. From a USB device thumb drive, the long filenames are mangled back to 8.3-with-a-tilde hell. Again, these limitations are not listed in the manual, in fact the manual clearly states that 30 character filenames are supported.When in shuffle mode, cannot backtrack to the previous picture or pictures once you've gone beyond it.Pressing prev/next in JPEG Preview mode works only sometimes. According to the manual, it should page through thumbnail images, 12 at a time. I only got this to work about half the time. Can you say, "buggy firmware"?No way to get any picture info in the middle of the slideshow, you have to stop the slideshow!Shuffle mode works, but apparently no way to select "shuffle" and "repeat folder" at the same time. When in shuffle mode, slideshow stops when all files have been displayed.There doesn't seem to be any way to manually flip from picture to picture. The slideshow starts automatically. You can press Pause, then Next Picture, but at that point Pause is undone, and automatic playback resumes.The included remote control was lame. For instance, the button marked "Display" did two distinctly different functions, depending on where I was at the time, and neither function was what I was intuitively expecting (like maybe "display" some info about the JPEG file while in a slideshow? Nah, forget it! That feature's not available at all, much less assigned to the "Display" button!) Also, at a normal distance and angle from the DVD player, the remote seemed to frequently not function, and I had to repeated press keys to get them to work. Maybe it shipped with weak batteries, I neither know nor care at this point. And, of course there is no indicator light on the remote to let you know whether a signal is being sent or not.The manual is truly godawful. Not the least of its problems is that it was neither written nor proofread by an English-language speaker.When pausing a picture, the "pause" symbol hangs in the upper-right of the screen forever. So if you thought you could bypass all the limitations mentioned above, and just pause on a single picture and show it for a while, like a work of art, too bad -- you have to deal with lameness here too. No nice clean still pictures for YOU! Oh, and to add insult to injury, if you pause a picture too long, the "screen saver" comes on, and disrupts your entire slideshow.And now for the good news:The picture browser does show "x of y" information when browsing the file list. Whoopee.An 800 pixel-tall image showed up full height on a 720p display (unlike on the Samsung HD860). Interestingly, an image that is only 480p tall, also displayed full-height on my 720p set! This "upscaling" actually looks pretty good and is not too pixelated at all. At least they did one thing right.Dang, but the JPEGs look great! Truly stunning -- Picture quality is excellent. If you're trying to display a limited number of pictures, and don't want/expect/need any additional features at all, this would be a nice JPEG viewer. OK, two things right.No need to manually switch from SD to HD, like with the Samsung HD860.
Absolutely the best (and last) remote you'll ever buy. It is amazing. I took the batteries out of all my other remotes w/in 5 minutes of using the new Harmony remote. The online setup is unbelievably simple and very well thought out. My only concern is the durability of the remote. It seems a little underdesigned in terms of weight and feel. Within a few days, one of the buttons doesn't give an audible click, but it still works fine. I got mine for $150 on Amazon after missing the sale at Best Buy. I know see that there is a new model coming out which looks more robust and has a touch screen, hence the $100 off the sticker price. Buy this remote. You'll be in heaven.
I am 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 replaced my old Rebel XTi 8 MP with this one. So far so good.
One of my favorite lenses, I've had one for 2 years and some of my favorite wildlife and bird photos were made using it. Very highly recommended!
My wife, my true measurement, and I love it. Works as advertised...easy to set up, powerful in the number of options you can tweak, and easy to use. We have a Toshiba HDTV (62MX195) connected via HDMI, Comcast HDTV cable box/DVR (Motorola DCR6412), and Panasonic mini DVD system (SCT900) that is both the DVD source as well as does the digital audio for the cable box. 3 ugly & complicated remotes individually. All that compexity yet the remote makes it clean & simple to use. And the "help" button is actually useful in fixing the times not all components turn on...usually I because moved the remote before it was done or had a crappy angle.Only nits are:-the activity buttons are a little small & hard to push. Actually all of the buttons are generally small-some of the buttons aren't laid out in a way you can do everything one-handed. You can kinda do it but it isn't easy or comfortable. Partciularly the activity buttons but same with the volume control and previous channel button which I use frequently....moreso than the stop, play, FFW/REV ones which are laid out ok.-the remote doesn't always slide into the dock cleanly so the contacts to recharge may not be touching. When it does touch the screen saver comes on and I find I need to watch to see it does (rather than just throw it on the dock & walk away)I still don't expect my mother will know how to turn on the TV when she stays over though at least there's now a little bit of a chance. As for us, we love it!
I bought this remote control so that I could watch the contents of my cable box from the bedroom which is about 20 feet away, behind 3 walls. It works flawlessly. The RF signal is strong enough. Sometime you may need to put the RF/IR converter in front of the cable box, but that's not a big deal. This absolutely beats buying a separate cable box. Besides, I can watch the contents of the DVR. The remote control is very "clever" -- it really can learn anything your other remote controls can do. I strongly recommend this.
Great little cd/dvd case at a great low price...It is definitely not the "Case Logic" of old but still pretty good none the less. One of the selling points if not the main reason why I purchased it was the dragon design on the exterior of the case. At the time I was waffling between this case and another case of the same brand that was plain on the exterior and few bucks more but upon reading the product description there really was not much of a difference. So....Anyway, the cds/dvds fit well within the sleeves and unless one is heavy handed there is no need to worry about the sleeves ripping when removing them(cds/dvds)from the case. So....Definitely recommend this product!!!
From the looks and description, it seemed that this was a touch-screen remote. It is not! However, it is still a really neat and useful remote.
These USB cables feel like you expect a set of heavy duty cables to feel and they work well! I really liked them!
I received the radio as a gift for Father's Day. It has great reception and looks good. I like it and recommend it.
One word, Perfect. This added protection to your camera is a must when putting your expensive digital camera in a backpack. I have the Canon EOS 50D with the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens and it fits snug inside the neoprene pouch (any longer lens will not work with this item). The 17-40 hood will not fit as it is too wide to fit inside the pouch, but that is understandable.Would recommend this product.
Hello spiritual family,This adaptor works excellent but only if the user pays attention to what your instrument states on its back near the model number. I've heard reviews stating that it is not good. That is only because if you use a ad 5 adaptor for a keyboard that neeeds a au 1 (for example),it wont work.This adaptor will work for keyboards requiring a Ad 5 model adaptor only.Sincerely,Michael E Litchmore
The product was delived on time. The product was as written and has been very helpful. I would definitely consider buying other fellowes products.
This hard drive enclosure is compact, stylish, and easy to set up. The encluded travel case makes it simple to bring anywhere.
This lens is sharp, Sharp, SHARP!! And TINY!!I just took it shooting on a trip to Arizona and came out with some amazing shots, including beautiful sunsets and amazing portraits. It focuses very quickly for an AF lens, and it performs astounding in low light. Because it is so sharp, when I need to boost my ISO up to around 1600, I still end up with great detail (and knock out some of the noise in Lightroom).On another note, if you are thinking of using this for a serious portrait lens, only use it for torso shots or wider. Get the 85mm f1.8 (only about two hundred dollars more) because it has a better compression factor for more natural looking shots.
If you have more than one computer, one at home, one at the office and/or one for your laptop, get an extra Palm m100 HotSync Cable for each one. It's a lot handier than continuously connecting and disconnecting the cable you received with your Palm m100. It's extremely easy to use, just press the button on the serial cable and the software will sync your Palm m100 with your computer. You'll save wear and tear on you serial port also.
These headphones are pretty light, in my opinion. They are pretty comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I've had many of the big over ear headphones, and these are right up there with the best of them. The sounds quality is crisp and they can get fairly loud. The cord is like eleven feet long and I wasn't aware of that at the time I was buying these. I just neatly wrap up the extra cord and put it in my pocket. Other than that, I love these things.
The headphone jack is so sensitive that any tiny movement will cause the entire right or left channel to go out completely, or cause annoying satic to occur, which makes these headpones pretty much useless. Any benefit that the anti-shock feature provides is nullified by this. I listen to these headphones sitting stationary, and just moving my head causes the headphone jack to phase out or produce static. I can't imagine how anyone could jog with these headphones; and not because it skips, but because of the defective headphone jack. Please heed mine and everyone else's warning on this. Your money would be better spent on a different product.
The product is really great and having a great time with my new 800.Had one problem though with the manual that came in the box. It was totally different and un-usable. I had to download from internet and change the settings.Overall experience with the seller was just ok, since I had many questions regarding the product and the manual for which they never got back to me.
I used to couple two lines. No problems so far with the unit. A very good value for the price.
I purchased the keychain as a gift for my son-in-law. It was easy to set up and he was thrilled with it. It worked for one day!! It just stopped working - went dead. I tried charging it - but nothing. I returned it to Amazon (no problems there). They quickly sent me another. I downloaded all my pics, tired turning it on - nothing. I charged it for an hour (they say you need 1/2 hour). Still nothing. Returned it again. Amazon said the problem was too wide stread - they wouldn't send another. Just as well, I guess. Great idea, nice looking product. I really hope they fix the problem!!
If you are finding a digital camera for basic using and if you have the budget about $100, this is your answer. It is a very small and light digital camera. And it has all functions for beginner completely. It has color LCD for viewing the pictures, macro lens for shooting close objects, slot for adding external memory (SD memory card), built in flash (you can set it in 3 mode, auto flash, always flash, and no flash), self shooting mode, and internal rechargeable battery ( you can use 2 AA batteries for being power source also). Furthermore, you can shoot the video (movie) with out limit of length per one shoot ( the length will depend on your memory card) but no sound recording, you can use it for being your web camera, and you can add the date in pictures. And the quality of pictures is good. However, what I have used it so far, there are 2 distinct weak points. First, its color LCD is too small, so you can not see pictures clearly. And second, there is no lens cover for protecting lens.
I'm not the most mechanical member of my family, so I rely on others often to assist with the technical aspects of complex cameras and computers before making purchasing choices and afterwards for assistance in learning the ropes. I came to the table after enjoying my old Cannon 35mm camera for years, buying one of the first slow but expensive digital cameras which took a disc, and then buying a cheap digital camera which immediately broke. As a result of these digital dilemmas, I decided to rely on the experts. After much research and comparison, my adult stepson purchased a Nikon D70 and, delighted with this camera, even so, he advised me to purchase the D50. I am very pleased with this purchase. He agreed that I simply did not need the additional features (and expense) of the D70. And he was correct. This camera takes great pictures almost out of the box. With a few lessons, by reading the instructions, buying an inexpensive, easy to understand manual, and spending a little time with my stepson, I'm taking the best pictures ever, and really enjoying the ease and seamlessness of the camera's features. I'm a Mac user and the photos easily adapt to iphoto. I'm hooked. I've got lenses, a camera bag and other add on items. So, finally, it is here: a great camera at a reasonable price that is easy enough to master without too many bells and whistles. This camera is usable and not so complex that it just stays in the bag collecting dust. And the photos are professional in quality.
i have this cable plugged into my sirius satellite radio from my car stereo. just make sure your car stereo has AUX ports. much better audio quality than using an fm transmitter. have had no problems with it. works great.
I have used this for the Samsung 7-inch tablet, a Nook color, an Acer Iconia A200 tablet, and an ipad mini. Does its job.
So this item is an adapter, not a voltage converter. Make sure your device supports 220v before using it in Europe. All devices are required to have that label on them somewhere. It will say something like 110v ~ 220v or similar if both voltages are supported. Most battery chargers and that kind of thing will work for both, so all you need is this adapter.This adapter worked great. It's compact and very functional. I used it so I could charge my camera batteries while I was in Italy. I had no problems. I even lent it to my friend whose adapter was not working.
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"
As long as you dont set your expectations too high... This thing does what it says on the tin. Wireless weather proof speaker. I use it in the bathroom and it provides me of music while Im in the loo or shower... And I love it. I didnt expect top level sound reproduction from a stand alone, wireless plastic speaker... and I did not get it... Ive got it hooked up to the pre-out of my Onkyo micro system and it works just fine as long as I keep it at least 1m away from my cordless phone. It takes some time tuning the speaker and the base unit but after that its simple as on-off. if you want HiFi music in the garden, pool or bathroom... You'll have to pay for it.
Performs as intended. That is after I spent a lot of time cleaning it. I will add that the filter wasn't scratched, just dirty w/water spots.
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 have owned the Midland 75-515 FSR for about two months. I use them just about every day. The positives.... 1.-A fair price for what you get 2.-Works well within most conditions 3.-Easy to use 4.-Light and small. The negatives 1.-If you don't blow into the mike before you speak, the first few seconds of your message is cut off. 2.-You need powerful batteries to get the proper use. If you can live with the above negatives.. the positives will well out weight the negatives.... it's not perfect... but worth the money and does the job. You can pay a lot more and get a lighter, smaller and more colorful FSR but still functions the same. For the money, reliability and performance it's well worth getting.
I decided that I would give this a try before "moving on to the next one". I am the person who when having a problem (in my opinion)calls my 19 yr old daughter and has her either walk me through it or comes home and fixes it. With this product I only had to call her and tell her that mom really really did it all by herself!! Woo Hoo!! I work outside and decided that after many funny looks due to me singing or talking to myself that I should go another route and try to manage one of these, and I am glad that I did.
Great prpoduct at a great price. This is my second purchase of this item. Worked well on my African safari.
This lens is a must have for anyone! It takes amazing photos, and is small and light weight. I do not regret the purchase!
This is a must have for LP enthusiasts. Sure I have a Nitty Gritty cleaning machine and a plethora of other equipment to clean and maintain my records. This little jewel, however, is a necessity for a quick dust off here and there before playing. It cleanly and efficiently wicks dust and small particles out of the precious LP grooves. If you otherwise maintain clean records this will keep that last second dusting from interfering with your listening pleasure. Somewhat smaller than I anticipated it is nevertheless a great size for sweeping the moving LP surface and the bristle guard/handle doubles as a very effective bristle cleaner simply by rotating it forward and back over the microfiber bristles themselves.At it's price there is no reason for anyone who plays LPs to not own this little beauty.
I am running Win2K. I just replaced my existing CD-ROM, installed the included software and that's it.This product let you do the ff:1. Capture DVD frames into clipboard or file. If captured frame is redirected into file, filenames automatically created sequencially in BMP format. This case, I used ACDSee to convert all captured files into JPEG at 65% compression in few clicks. Capture Image size could also be configured.2. Forward and Backward at various speed or traverse frame by frame.3. Enable/Disable sub-title4. and more...
I've had this remote for over 2 years now. The setup took a little getting use to, but after I got it configured my 5 year old son can use it. Aside from having to point it at the devices for about 5-10 seconds while it sends the signal to all of the devices, it's pretty straight forward. The online configure tool can be fustrating because when something's not right with a configuration, when you change it, the update to the remote can take a couple of minutes... only to find out there's somethign else wrong with it. Overall I really like the Harmony remotes but please read below.This is my second Harmony remote to fail in 5 years. I've got remotes on stereo components that I bought over 20 years ago that still work! Both have failed due to the recharge terminals getting pushed up into the remote. This makes it so that you first have to stack change under the remote so the contacts meet, then eventually not even that works.When I contacted customer support, they told me that there isn't a repair service for Harmony remotes. For a line of remotes that can cost over 400$, that's insane. The best they could offer was a 50% off coupon on a new remote. This made me aggitated, so I went into the garage and unscrewed the cover, took out the circut board only to see that the terminals were very thin coated tin. So I took a small steel punch and a rubber mallet and tapped the terminals back to the original position. I repaired the remote in less than 10 minutes and Logitech doesn't even offer this service. I've voiced this fustrating to Logitech and they simply stated to put this information in the satisfaction survey at the end of the trouble ticket. This is pathetic for a company that's been around and sells higher end remotes.
I have Hight Speed Internet & a very nice Laptop XP system. before I bot 50U . I had the Cheap Operator Headset & I was stuck to PC talking but the Quality was better with Ear & mic Operter Headset. Problems I have With dlink 5OU. Disconected, lot of Static. its got some work to do for it to be really compattible. some Dlink software dose respond so I close it open up again then it works. Best way to make call is the Head set. Skype seem worse when I boy a year. before I was paying 2.95 a month & u also have to pay rental phone number & is a seperate fee.the gave us a Rebate by mail on amazon. but print form & cut UPC off package. after u do that u cant send it back. 20.00 also 5 for shipping. if I dont like it Il sell it On craigslist for free. Skype phones rated rated 3. no review has hit 5 star yet. what dose that tell you. 4 star means there lot of people who are having trouble. try to find a 5 star product.
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!
Man, this has got to be the best bargain ever. Don't be fooled by idiot companies telling you their product is better for any reason.. I'm talking about whoever makes those "Monster" HDMI cables and such. Would anyone rather pay 80 bucks for something they could get for 5? The quality is superb for the price and I haven't had a single problem w/ it since I got it 2 months ago.
This bag fits a camera with a big lens and that is about it! I like that for taking it along on day trips or overseas trips. It is convenient, light and that is about it. Sometimes, that is all one needs to have along with a camera that will be used in taking good pictures.
This lens is a great purchase for the money. Very shallow depth of field. Very crisp, bright photos. It was a great birthday gift for my wife that I can enjoy as well.
I bought a Teratation Live back in April 2007. By May of 2007 the drives had failed and in spite of an hour spent on the phone with customer service (who were helpful as I was still in warranty) the data was NOT RECOVERABLE. So much for RAID 5 redundancy. They sent me a whole new unit. It is now October 2007 and the second unit has died the EXACT SAME DEATH. They are sending me ANOTHER unit. Well, I don't trust the TeraStation Live farther than I could throw it. I will not use this device - will sell it to someone braver than myself. I have already ordered a competitors product that I trust would HAVE to be better. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU INTEND TO STORE ANY VALUEABLE DATA AT ALL!!!!! Unless of course it is backed up to something MUCH more reliable! Oh and by the way, according to the tech, this sort of thing won't happen if you just switch to RAID 0 and don't use ANY of the media streaming functionality. So if you want half the space you are purchasing AND less functionality than you are purchasing then I highly recommend this product to you! (Please note the sarcasm!)
Works great. 2nd Gen has a sleeve inside the band that can hold an ID or key while you run. Fits a 1st Gen nano as well. Also comes with a velcro pouch you can put on your shoe if you use the Nike product. Definitely recommend.
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 was looking for an Ipod docking station for my kitchen. This is perfect, it sounds great, easy to use, and small. We are thinking about getting another one for our bedroom.
I needed an adapter because while the stereo receiver lights were lit, no sound came out of the speakers, and I didn't know if it was the receiver or the speakers. Thought if I could find some old-school big plug headphones I could plug them in and if I could hear sound, then I knew it was the speakers. Couldn't find that type of earphones, just my earbuds. So I bought this, plugged in the buds, and it worked! But why weren't the speakers working? Since there were 2 outputs for speakers, I switched the wires from the A speakers to B speakers on the receiver and voila! no need to buy a new receiver. This item saved me hundreds of dollars!
My wife was impatient to get her new computer system up and running. While I was travelling she went to BestBuy to get an HDMI cable for her new monitor. She had sent me some links online and found some for lower cost than the typical brands (Monster etc). When she got to the actual store no one seemed to know about any of these lower cost versions and she unhappily left the store with a $40.00 cable.I told her not to open it and when I returned home I commenced my search. I found this HDMI cable for $2.20?!?!?!? Emailed link to my IT guy. Read a bunch of reviews. Good and bad. In the end I decided what do I have to lose for $2.20?We received the cable, connected it to the monitor and computer. The system immediately recognized the signal as HDMI and everything has been fine since. I am buying four more of these as main usage cables and back ups. Even if one breaks or dies I can buy 20 of these for the cost of one monster cable.Needless to say the $40 cable was returned to BestBuy.
I've been using it for 2 months, after a long research. It's my first digital cam, and here's my openion.you SHOULD get rechargable battries with this cam, I've got rechargable 2100 mAh and totally satisfied. It comes with normal battries, won't let you discover the camera features!If you plan to take video clips, you should get a memory card.I've got Viking 128 MB Secure Digital Card and happy with it. The internal 16M will take only two video clips (with audio), each of 30 seconds and will get &quot;Memory Full&quot;The video quality is not so good, 320x240 and increasing the size will make it so bad.It's a chinese product, but it's reliable. I've seen alot of ppl complaining from the Canon A60.My friend has HP635, it's cool too. If you are a pro. then get the HP, you'll be more satisfied. If you need the simplicity get this one.Btw, the Burst option is not in the HP, and it's a nice feature, but I guess it's not a vital thing to chose a camera.The HP software is much better (cmon, it's HP).Those two cams are the best in this category ($100 to $200) after a long research. I was about to get the Canon A60, but it seems risky and stopped functioning with many ppl, then they suffered Canon customer support. One of them threw it away!The Nikon 2100 is also great, it captures video clips with 640x480 but with no audio!!!!! and that's why I didn't get it.Kodak can connect to your TV directly, it's a nice feature not included in HP, but frankly speaking I don't use it! The video clips look horrible on the TV, but the slide show is nice.
I started with the 'b' adapter and upgraded to the 'g'. In between, I bought the 'brand new super-cool' Hawking Hi-Gain wireless g card with the neat little swivel antenna....I can't even get a signal in my house! And it's SUPPOSED to expand your range up to 300%. At least with my old Linksys b USB adapter, I could get a signal inside and still go online and have good speeds!Needless to say, don't let all the newfangled 'hi-gain' gadgets catch your eye....they don't really do what they're supposed to do!Having to sit on my deck in 100+ degree weather to go online sucks!With Hawking, their driver 'takes over' and won't let any other adapters work because you HAVE to turn off the Windows Zero Configuration for it to even work!With Linksys, forget the driver disk! Just plug it in and let Windows XP configure it and it works right away...it picked up all the info it needed for our secured network and ALWAYS worked!
The Panasonic DVD-CV50 is a great DVD player, but since it doesn't offer progressive scan you will want to pass if you have a HDTV.The picture is clean using the S-video connection on the back and the sound is superb using the optical cable connection. Setup is easy and straightforward, and the on screen controls make it easy to set your speaker system up.One thing you will want to note however is that if you decide to move the DVD player you first need to remove all the DVD's from the unit or they can become stuck in the player and possibly scratching the DVD's or damaging the player....
I bought this machine primarily to transfer my old VHS tapes to DVD.The first thing I noticed was the tiny remote control.The thing is so small that it takes a flat watch type battery...like I`ve got a drawerfull of those laying around as spares...whatever..The remote has alot of buttons but they are too small and close together..very unhandy.Once you figure out how to operate the recorder it actually works..however,there are quite a few problems.First of all it will simply stop recording for no apparant reason. When you are done recording and try to finalize the disc,you often get an error message..All the time spent recording is wasted because now the disc is ruined...I made several coasters and mini frisbees.I seemed to be having better luck with a different brand of blank disc..only to find that recording from a satellite produced no sound..picture looked ok but what good is that without sound?...Ah..the things they forget to tell you..Even just playing a disc this machine has problems.Sometimes the disc will freeze...sound cuts out sometimes too. Plus the machine runs very hot....In conclusion I`d say you should take heed these reviews...most of them are crumby...Spend more $$ on a good name brand unit...I`m still searching .
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.
Despite the title which states that this will charge a 770SW, I ordered this item and it WILL NOT. I got a charger that listed a different battery model than what the 770 has (40B vs 42B) and would not charge my battery.I contacted the seller through Amazon and after 3 weeks have still received no response, not even an email.I wasted my money - DON'T waste yours here.
Ever bought a memorex 40mmx 1248AJ, but its reading capability is terrible. It even can not read the disc written by itself easily (very very hard). Exchanged a 48mmx 2448 with more [money], everything seems good. I like the feature that it can adjust the writing speed according to the data transfer rate (e.g., if you write at 48x, but if the computer can not deliver such a high data rate, the drive will force a lower writing speed such as 24x). This feature is better than the one that the drive waits till the buffer is refilled (the 40mmx 1248AJ does this. This is also a good feature, but due to that the laser power density is not adjusted accoringly, the disc written looks very funny).Still looking for a 24x CDRW disc. Does anybody know where can find the 24x cdrw disc?
Ive had this tool kit for 9 months now and its always had me covered. Ive honestly used everything in the kit. The only thing that I havnt used (or anyone) is the chip extractor tool. Otherwise everything has seen plenty of use and nothing has broken. Except for the main thing. The ratcheting screwdriver sucks. It has a ball bearing that holds the bits in place, and it comes out a lot. And it gets jammed quite a bit also. So I just got a new one. This was no big deal to me considering that I love the rest of the set. Id buy this kit again any day even if it means getting a new screwdriver. But considering that the screwdriver is probably the most important part, you may want a really nice one anyway. Get this kit and you will never be without the tools you need on a computer job. Those 55 piece kits are overkill anyways.
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
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).
The only reason I didn't give this product 5 stars was because I don't actually own it, although my friend does, and he says it works like a charm! Based on the outer appearance of it [although you really shouldn't judge electronics by their appearance], it looks really cool; cute, even.But let me tell ya! From what I've seen, this thing is awesome! My friend writes 600Mb CDs in about 15-20 min! And it hardly ever gives him a &quot;Buffer Underrun Error!&quot; Also, he doesn't even need a separate CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to play the games that he burns; this little guy also reads great!All in all, it's worth the buy. Of course, you probably think a little less of my opinion, since I don't own it, per say. But I have borrowed it numerous times, and based on my experiences with it, this is really worth the money!
This product does exactly what it is supposed to. I have no complaints. I have seen some similar products that were not that expensive but I don't think the price was bad and I like the look and parts on this product. There was supposed to be a clear case included for the extra attachments and I did not get that which was disappointing but that's my only negative.
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!
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.
Great price (under $10) for a sturdy, well designed stand for the IPad. I have IPad 3, and was going nuts trying to prop it; this was just the ticket. Very pleased.
I got this like a month ago and it is the greatest f-in thing eva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is sooooooooooo kool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The time of day runs *super* fast, so don't expect to get accurate time from the clock. This could confound your timed recordings. Also, the recording feature is, as mentioned, anything but user friendly.The iLO plays DVDs just fine, but you can get a plain old DVD player for a lot cheaper than this thing. The kicker is that recently (a year or so after purchase), my DVD player developed a permanent, high-pitched squeal. I had to unplug it for the sanity of anyone within earshot. RIP iLO. You stink.
Love this camera bag when going on outings where I don't want to carry the larger bag i have. Strap could be better, but is still good. Love the little compartment under the bottom. Perfect for spare batteries and memory card or cord. Got it for the Kodak S712 and fits great, also Cannon rebel fits it.
If you're looking to back up all those precious family films and foto's, then these are the ones to go. Some of my family members and I have been using them for a while and the consistency of quality is great.Although the max speed is 8x, I've been burning at 4x with no problems yet.Recommended for the important things worth to retain
I bought my headphone from another website for $2 and no shipping. I thought that the price was extremely worth it!At first, I thought I was going to regret buying a cheap headphone; I thought I was going to break it in a week. However, that did not happen. I regret not stocking up on them from that site!Pros:I used it only for my desktop, so I don't know how this works on other technologies.-It had enough sound to jam out loud.-It was very cheap.Cheap, cheap, cheap.-It lasted for 6 months before the one of the side stopped working. I wasn't even expecting it to last for a week, so I thought that this was great. Plus, the only reason it stopped working was because I kept forgetting I had headphones on, so I'd try to leave my room while the headphone were being pulled from by desktop for the millionth time.-the cord is not extremely short (it's not long either- might me bad for people)Cons:-You can't changed volume on the headphone, but I never expected that there would be that in the first place.-When one of them is half way working, you can hear some static.-The sound isn't the best.-There are so many better headphones out there.Note, as I mentioned before, I have not used this anywhere besides my desktop (that is why I didn't give it 5 stars), so I really do not know how it sounds there. I do not know how much use you can get out of it if you used it in various objects instead of just one.Overall, it was a great product for me. If it's $2(shipping free), you should give it a try!oh! I'm using the headphone to listen to something right now on my computer! Even though only the right side works, I'm enjoying what I'm listening too.
I love this unit. It has great sound for such small speakers and it is great for outdoor gatherings. Two friends ordered this system after hearing mine.
This remote is my new favorite gadget. My husband and I have a myriad of components in our home theater system and this controls almost all of them. The only items it does not control are those that use Blue Tooth instead of IR. However, the macros are incredible, and even for the devices that this remote won't control, I can set up a macro to switch the inputs on everything else. Previously we were using 7 remotes, and now we are down to 2. Vast improvement.It is extremely easy to setup this remote and to make configuration changes to it. The list of compatible products on the manufacturers website is extremely comprehensive, and if there is anything not included, you can use it's existing remote to train the Harmony. This is a very easy, intuitive process. Setting up the macros is also a piece of cake, and modifying them in the future is just as simple. This remote has made everything so much simpler.
I needed an HDMI cable for my PS3. Rather than spend a ton of money at a store for one, I decided to look around online since I've gotten great deals on good products in the past.I figured, for the price, it couldn't hurt to just try it. The worst that could happen was I'd be a couple dollars poorer. I'm glad I made this decision, because it works perfectly! Our signal is 1080p, as advertised.Definitely buy this before going to a store! For the price and free shipping, it should be a no-brainer. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I have been very satisified with the quality of this product. I would recommend to any first time buyers.
bought this for a girlfriend. she loves it. its easy to use and takes little movies if you need.
Yes, it costs more than most photo printers. Advantages: multiple paper sizes/quality can be used. It is whisper smooth quiet. It prints fast and seemingly, after just a day of printing many pictures, uses very little ink. The set up is fast and not cumbersome; even with me using old fashioned Windows 2000, the software worked without a hitch.Seems sturdily built, hope it lasts longer than either of my Epsons (albeit, cheaper models) did. Canon is stingy and only had a starter pack of six or so 4x6 papers. While awaiting my shipment of more papers from Amazon (by the way, Amazon was amazing in giving a low price+ no shipping charges and it arrived in 24 hours!)I tried my old Kodak photo paper and still the colors and sharpness were outstanding. I, or my friends, could not tell the difference from photo store professional printing and Canon prints.It was in this case, money spent wisely.I haven't used the pictbridge feature yet. My other softwares: MGI photosuite and MS Picture It, both work well with the printer. The easypicture that comes with it is very good too.A fair warning: using the free photopaper that came as an Amazon add on is worse than useless. The colors spread and the pictures are blurred. With Canon paper the prints are fine. With Kodak, they are passable.
I received a Canon Powershot a520 last Christmas in 2005 It had to be sent in six months later because the shutter kept sticking and camera wouldn't take pictures. Came back repaired under warranty and again had to send back at Christmas this year for THE VERY SAME PROBLEM!Canon wouldn't honor warranty as it was a few days out of warranty. When I said it was for the same problem again, they wouldn't budge and the fee was 98 dollars to fix. They offered me a choice of buying a refurbished one for 99 dollars so I bought that so i could get at least a six month warranty. I feel this camera should be recalled and that this is a racket. They need to improve the quality of this camera and stop ripping off people. Buy another brand!!!
I have four of these being served by JReceiver on a FreeBSD 5.0 box. Two are on a CAT5-wired network while two are using Netgear XE102 powerline/ethernet bridges. My only complaint is the display size; it's too small. It would have been nice to also output the display to video. I rip all of my CDs to a big disk on the FreeBSD box. These are also exported using Samba so all the Windows boxes can use it as well. I think the Rio Receiver is a great product for the money.
I bought a few different camera cases to try as I wasn't sure which would fit my camera. This case is made of a very thick and sturdy leather. My camera is too small for it but it does fit in the front pouch. I decided to keep this camera bag and use the big part as a purse and the smaller part for my camera when I need it. It works very well for me.
Very easy to use. Comfortable size. I would recommend this product if you don't need advanced "bells and whistles".
Each of these attachments comes with an adaptor, and the wide angle won't fit on its adaptor; it will however fit on the camera lens itself, but when attached, gives nothing but a blurry mass. (Both adaptors attach via the ring outside the base of the camera's lens.) The other attachments will go on its adaptor, but when mounted to the camera, it is so short that when the camera is turned on and the camera's lens can't extend fully to the "on" position, and there is a "lens error" message displayed, rendering that attachment useless as well. I tried every configuration possible, and nothing made these attachments work. I even took pictures in every configuration that would allow me to (you cannot take pictures with a lens error message), and everything was just a blurry blob. To add insult to injury, 47th Street Photo made it very difficult to return anything, and I had to pay almost $20 to ship back a defective product, and they refused to refund my return shipping. I will NEVER buy from them again.
It works. It is of good quality. I am happy with the new parallel port printer cable. Not much more I can say.
I'm using this with my inexpensive Meade 90AD-AZ, and it works well. It effectively doubles the power of my eyepieces without any serious loss of optical quality, as long as I don't try to push my scope past its magnification limits. For the price, it performs very well.
I recently purchased Leica's slightly smaller Trinovid 8x20 BC binoculars as a companion to my full-sized Trinovid 10x42bn binoculars.The superb features - in terms of size, weight, clarity, resolution and brightness - of Leica's compact binoculars (the 8x20 BCs as well as the 10x25 BCs) make it the perfect choice for a casual day at the beach, zoo, sporting events, theatre, holiday travel, etc. And a comparison with other compact bino brands - including my old Bausch &amp; Lombs and Bushnells - will convincingly demonstrate why Leica's compact Trinovid Series are truly well worth the price.
Very high quality sound BUT the constant unstoppable hissing that feeds from the speakers when not in use is off the charts. The only way to stop it is to get down to the base bin and kill the main power switch on there. I would NOT buy these again. Returned for refund quickly. For that price range they need to be much closer to perfect.
it works just like the one that came with my camera. no issues with compatibility or staying charged! great buy!
This is a cheaply made kit lens that does not deserve the Olympus Zuiko name. It's marked "made in China" and has a plastic bayonet mount. Results might be acceptable for simple snapshot photography, but I found that at maximum zoom (150mm) I could not obtain consistently sharp focus, regardless of camera settings (auto/manual focus, high and low ISO, max and min f-stop, etc.) Believe this is due to physical motion, as I could easily move the end of the lens (it extends significantly as you zoom). My intended use was airshow photography, so failing to focus at infinity basically made the lens useless to me, and I returned both it and the camera (Olympus e520) for a full refund.
I've bought two of these for my laptops now (I hate not having a mouse for laptop use). This one installs in a snap, and the optical receiver snaps into the bottom of the mouse when not in use, so they arent lost. Nice size -- not as large as a full-size mouse, but also not as tiny as some of the other laptop mouses that are so easy to misplace...good buy for the money.
With a dying Salad Shooter, I went to a couple of fancy cooking stores to see what was new. Apparently nothing, short of a full-blown food processor. So this is a replacement for my previous Salad Shooter, whose motor gave up the ghost after 20+ years. I've tried other kinds of shredders/graters/choppers, thinking they must be better, but no. They either cost a fortune or mangle food or allow me to grate my knuckles.The Salad Shooter is versatile. Lately I have been using it to grate sticks of frozen butter into flour for making pastry quickly and easily. The holes in the grater are just the right size. People with arthritic hands might like to try this - it's much easier than rubbing butter into flour.About 15 years ago I attended a wedding where the bride was given three salad shooters. Now I'm just puzzled that such a useful and relatively inexpensive kitchen gadget is so hard to find in stores. Obviously it's becoming retro, so I do hope my new one lasts another 20 years.
I own an Asus Eee PC (1000HA, which is the 10" version), and after searching stores, I finally decided to try looking online for a bag.This is a little bit more pricey than the ones I was looking at, but I do not regret spending the money. This bag fits my Eee PC, as well as the accessories just fine, and leaves room for more! Despite being roomy, it is a nice, compact bag that will protect your expensive equipment. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a good Netbook travel-bag.
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 recently purchased the Sling Box AV and it works terrific. I'm a CPA and work in my office at home quite a bit and wanted a TV in the office. After I heard about the Sling Box, I checked it out and bought it. It saves me space, has a great picture and doesn't have a monthly fee. Installation of the hardware was easy and the software was too, except I took a wrong turn at one of the steps and needed technical support, which was excellent. The first time I received a picture, I was blown away by the quality. And I love the features. I can change channels from my computer using the on screen remote and I can dock the picture to the left or right or have a full screen. I highly recommend it.
I really wish I could tell you about the product, but it never arrived. Now they wont even post my review or return my emails. I am just trying to figure out what is wrong with Amazon. Guess this is my last purchase from them. They really need to have better customer service and package tracking. Maybe try UPS.
I have been using the KDC-MP8017 for several months. It installed flawlessly, and except for a smudged CDR it has played all the CDRs I've given it. There are two major problems that have me shopping for a new player now. 1) The fast-forward and rewind for MP3s is useless. Near as I can tell, holding the REW button down for ten seconds rewinds only five seconds. There is no time indicator when you FF or REW an MP3. I use FF and REW when listening to language CDs. 2) The folder navigation appears broken, or buggy at best. I organized a CDR by genre using different folders and the folder navigation sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. Sometimes the player appears to lock up (a minutes passes and nothing happens), and I have to eject the CD and start over. I've read the manual a couple times, but I cannot consistenly get folder navigation to work. Perhaps it's cockpit error, but I think I'm pretty technically savvy (installed the receiver myself, burned the CDRs myself, fix other peoples' computer problems... you get the idea), and this has been sadly frustrating.So, the bottom line is I want to replace it, and I'm avoiding Kenwood. I'm thinking the Blaupunkt MP3000 looks attractive....
This product is basically a good one. My only complaint was that the clear plastic that you look through to see the unit often fogged up in wet weather.
Very useful when different levels of hearing loss are apparent. Husband has hearing loss or when the TV is muted he can turn on the ears and enjoy his shows while I can sleep in comfort
before i purchased my TomTom go 720. I didn't know anything about This product, my mistake, if i know this product was that good.I should go for the tomtom 920. this product is excellent.
I have to admit, I wasn't expecting much for [the price] but Ihave been thoroughly pleased with these little babies ever since I received them. Since aural satisfaction varies widely by person, I will try and give you and idea of what I look for in the phones I buy. While not a fan of super exaggerated bass, I do err on the side of slightly emphasized low down sounds, especially for phones on the go for working out, etc.. Also, I'm not looking for super high fidelity when I'm doing sit ups and biking through downtown. These headphones are light and they sound really good at high or low volumes, even with a good amount of bass. I tested them out on my current headphone killer &quot;Fight Club&quot;. It has a lot of techno-low throb bass tracks that my Grado's, my Sharp phones that came with my Minidisc player and my Sony CD250's, start to cry about at high volumes. Try the end of track 3(&quot;What Is Fight Club?&quot;). Although no headphone(or speaker) has ever been able to handle that track without distortion, including these, at high volumes, these were the highest I've ever been able to crank that track. These phones also sounded good with classical(Vivaldi), vocals(Otis Redding) and pop(The Police)Now for some not so good's. These things are UGLY. I mean U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi, ugly(i just had to sneak in a 2nd grade insult in there.) I like old school looks(just like my jokes), my Grado's are pretty funky and I like em, but these things are a joke. The &quot;sport&quot; mode that wraps around the back of your heads looks pretty foolish too. My only hope is that folks won't look to closely at the gym or when I'm zipping by on my bike. Also, while comfortable on your head(they have little foam rests that help cushion the force against your ears) they have a disturbing tendency to close really tightly around your neck(either pressing on the side or on your adam's apple) if you are letting them rest there. Not a huge deal, since they fold up to fit in your pocket, but still..All in all, I heartily recommend these. They give my Grado's a run for the money(they cost 60) and kick out a good amount of bass without sounding murky. I was also surprised at how long I could listen to them without getting &quot;tired&quot; of the sound. Even with my Grado's, possibly because they can be a bit bright, I get fatigued and need to rest my ears and brain for a bit. But these little guys keep on kicking out the sound. Buy them. You won't regret it. Plus they have a life time warranty, so if you get beat up for looking so incredibly dorky, you can replace them(i'm not sure if Koss covers getting your butt kicked, but it would be worth a try)
The coax was great quality and at a great price and would definitely order again. It is always good to get a great product at a great price.
3 days after purchase, the data port quit working on my player. No way to download files. I called customer service. Their line was busy throughout the day. When I did get through, I sat on hold for almost 2 hours. After the 2 hour hold time, the system informed me the last rep had gone home, to leave a message, and my call would be returned in 2 business days.WHAT A TERRIBLE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
The Cobra LI 6500-2 WX VP 20-Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios work great. I especially like the small size and clear audio.The distance is far from 20 miles but I know enough to realize that is a theoretical specification that would require nothing in between the line of sight of the two units. I never actually measured the distance but am happy with the performance. In our lake community where we use them I easily get several miles with houses, power lines, trees and hills between the two units.I feel these radios are feature packed and a good value and I would buy again.
I found the setup to this product great with the provided software. I would recommend this product for anyone who has a coffee table full of remotes.
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If you are looking for a set of headphones that will equal a good set of speakers--these are not those.I had been anxious to try these from positive reviews around the Internet. Right out of the box, I was sorely disappointed. They do not sound either bright or rich. Granted, the sound from deep bass through the upper voice range is quite acceptable, but anything higher often breaks into a crackle and sounds very artificially generated--a lot like the cheapest small speakers you might ever have dealt with. Real detail? Forget it!My work is in radio and involves a fair amount of editing and mixing, in addition to on-air announcing. Because I have never found an acceptable pair of cans for the editing, I much prefer speakers. But due to the work environment, I often have to don earphones to keep from annoying others. My actual preference is a set of Philips earbuds I bought while in Europe (not available in the US), the SHE2650. They're cheap (under the equivalent of US$10 when on sale), have amazing bass response, and excellent clarity and detail when equalized with a linear slope of boost starting around 880khz and ending at +10db at 20khz (add bass boost to taste).Over the years, my observation has been that anybody can fairly quickly adjust to different speakers, headphones, and even varying equalizations, and think they are happy and getting good sound. Reviewers that say they needed some time to get used to these phones, demonstrate my point. But in A/B comparisons, these K240S cans do not measure up. They sound like a sore throat feels--scratchy, not smooth and clear. Definitely not worth the money to me. They will be relegated to editing voice only--or more likely, they will never come out of the drawer. It is a real two-star disappointment for me.
This is a light weight, but sturdy dolly. It is perfect for light studio use on boom stands and tripods. It Can support 30-40 lbs with no problems. The large soft wheels provide for smooth movement over cracks and crevices. Be care when rolling over cables. Most of my boom stands and all of my tripods open wider than the dolly stand, which introduces some instability for top heavy loads. Also the foot operated wheel locks are a bit awkward, but more than serviceable and nowhere near a deal breaker.Overall, the quality of the build is consistent for the price. I do not recommend this dolly for video use although it would work well on a smooth surface.
The setup wizard doesn't even see the bridge. Cable is good, proven by making IP connection to brdge. So no problem, right? Just use the handy web utility for setup. Nope. The stated password is not accepted.This is a v3. I don't think a firmware upgrade is going to help because there's no way (at least for the customer) to get the new firmware in.The final suggestion from their Tech Support waas to return it as defective and try another unit. This was the same suggestion they had for a non-functional WUSB54G. I guess they must be shipping a lot of defective units.
These little mice are perfect for use with our school netbooks. We use them with a netbook cart and have to remove them from the netbooks in order to charge the netbooks. Students find them easy to unwind and rewind when their work is done. They are just the right size for our young students' hands. We have only had them a short time. If they last a couple of years we will be the happiest ever! They length of the connecting cord is perfect for the size of our student desks too. Not too short to have ease of movement, not so long that the cord is in the way. We really like the wrap and snap feature of the cord. No tangled mess in the mouse bucket. Only drawback we have is that students have to tug on the cord slightly to wrap the cord well enough for the snap feature to work. If the cord were just a quarter inch longer, students would not have to tug on them to get the snap to snap. I searched for weeks for the right mice to put with our netbook cart. I am very happy with the results of my search.
This is a great camera. It will please the point and shooter as well as the more imaginative photographer. Some may think that 2MP is too little, but for most of us, it's just fine. Plus it takes great pictures at every resolution. The price/value equation is very good. Other reasons I purchased this camera was it's superior ergonomics (Canon Elphs were too little for my big hands) and its use of AA batteries (do buy some rechargeables) which are universally available. I also had a prior camera that used the CF card format, so I can recycle.
really sorry that I wasted my money. usually Sandisk is gr8 but not this piece of junk. too much space taken up with their propriatary system that you can't even format off of there. Very irritating mem device. I simply threw it away.
Tried two different Blu-Ray discs, picture would flash in and out. Tried a known working cable and the discs played fine.
This cable works fine for hooking up your computer to the LCD TV set. The only problem with it for me was the audio cable was too short to connect to the computer. It has about a one foot audio cable off of the main cable on each end. Not long enough to reach the audio port on the side of the laptop after connecting the main plug to the back of the computer. I would recommend buying two separate cables.
Bought this hopeing to connect my computer to my TV. Well turns out my TV doesn't support progressive scan. Good quality for the price. The insulation just before the component port seems a bit too thin. Don't know about long term durability but for now it works.
Estoy muy contento por el servicio prestado, la entrega del producto se adelanto al tiempo pautado y sin pagar nada adicional. Recomiendo con los ojos cerrados a kwardle1!
It took a little getting used to, but after i programed it.. It does eveything i want it to do plus more, there are so many ways to customize my devices. The other great thing is that if you have a device with a hard to find remote logitech has the programing to install the device. I have a tv that the only way to get a new remote is to contact the company, but logitech had the codes and the correct frequency for the tv to work. I would tell anyone to get a remote like this, you'll never own another remote.
I've only had this remote for a week, to control my dedicated home theatre.I needed to replace 4 remotes..for a Panny projector, denon receiver, denon dvd player and motorola cable box (FIOS). Setup was very easy using the usb connector..the software was very easily able to map on to my components.What I love about the remote is that as soon as it detects motion (i.e. when I pick up the remote) it lights up the buttons and the interface so thats very convenient. Also, the macros work really well. There does seem to be a slight lag (1-3 seconds) before allthe components power on, but I guess thats because the remote has to send sigals serially to each component.Also, the IR reach is amazing. Previously, I had to point the projector remote directly infront of the projector for it to receive a signal. Same with the motorola box, which is sorta hidden in a far right corner of the room. with the Harmony remote, I just point to a general direction in the room, and all my components are somehow able to receive the signals. Its pretty amazing. works almost like its RF and not IR. I highly recommend this remote, especially at the price you can get it now.
I am not sure how HDMI cables are supposed to like when connected to my HD TV, but as far as I can tell this product is awesome for the money, I have no complaints
I purchased this from a dealer in January, 2009, who installed it very well. 2.0 firmware out of the box. The unit has some good points, however, the bottom line is that it is mostly annoying.PROS;1.) It generally works, sooner or later. The integrated functionality with bluetooth, iPod, DVD, GPS is nice.2.) iPod functionality is much like the real iPod interface using the touchscreen.CONS: This unit is slow. The touchscreen is slow, sometimes pauses for a long time. The unit reminds me of when Microsoft came out with Windows ME when pentiuum first hit the streets: Flaky and slow and it gets confused about once a day. . . needs a Ctrl/Alt/Delete key to reboot it seemsThe GPS is slow. Slow. Forget a rear camera because it takes much too long to boot. My wife has a Magellian which is much better as it announces street names and is faster and gets it right more often. Being new to Houston, it is tempting to borrow her Magellian just to not have to put up with this (garmen) contraption.The voice recognition is poor. It misses more than it get it right.My biggest complaint are the FONTS (Pioneer are you listening!?) I replaced a nice clock in the dash and because the fonts are soo small and some baby-blue color, I frequently have to have a passenger tell me what time it is, much less the GPS info. Annoying is an understatement.Bluetooth is also annoying. The volume is all over the place some days. The fidelity of the voices coming through the car speakers is very shrill and cannot be adjusted, even though the other audio is OK.If I thought the dealer would give me a refund this late in the game, I would. There has GOT to be something better out there --reader, you probably want to shop around- I wish someone had warned me. . .
Although all the accessories for a digital camera add up to be a good amount of money (memory card, batteries, photo paper, good quality printer, or photot proccessing at the store), the quality of the pictures are worth it. Plus, you can hold a ton of pictures on the memory card and delete the ones you don't like. The camera is easy to use and simple to connect to your computer. When I print out the pictures the quality is so good I'm not sure if it's because of the printer (hpphotosmart 1215), camera, or most likely both. A great buy!
Sceptical about such a cheaply priced cable.. More than satisfied with performance. Thank you
First off let me tell you I love this product. It operates just as they advertise. I set it up about a 2 weeks ago, and I have not had any performance issues. My Slingbox is located in the bedroom well away from the office where my DSL and Router are located, so a hard connection (which is required) was a concern. The solution was the Buffalo Wireless G Ethernet converter. Once I configured the Ethernet converter with my Linksys Wireless G Broadband Router (which also was a snap, it practically configured itself, by just following a few simple instructions), I unplugged the Buffalo and moved it to the bedroom, and connected it to the Slingbox. I then installed the Sligbox software on my PC, and before the installation was complete I was already receiving a picture signal. After the final optimization steps, I was watching Direct TV on my PC. I then installed the software to my laptop, and again, it has been working great with no issues. I would recommend this product to anyone. In fact I haven't stopped talking about it yet. BTW -The Buffalo Ethernet converter specifically mentions the Slingbox product by name on the back of the box, which is one of the reasons to try this product. I also have a D-Link gaming bridge on my X-Box 360 which works great for internet gaming, but is not recommended for the slingbox.
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.
Just fine. Product came as advertised, does what it's supposed to, and came within a reasonable amount of time. No complaints. =)
This is my first digital camera, so unfortunately I don't have much else with which to compare it. I purchased it inHong Kong mid-November 2005. I guess it was fairly expensive, but it seemed way ahead of anything else available at the time.The camera boasts 8.1 megapixels and produces an extremely detailed image. It also has a huge 3 inch LCD touch screen. It takes still images as well as movies.I find navigating the menu on the touch screen very easy and the large screen is an advantage when viewing the images.You will get fingerprints on the LCD, but that's to be expected. There's a little stylus that comes with the camera, which you can use to add special effects to images.The slideshow facility is excellent. You can vary how the slideshow looks - less effects, pictures remain on the screen longer, different music, etc - and, to me, it's a main feature of the camera. I don't think any movies taken will be included in the slideshows.Software interaction with my computer is okay, but I still haven't managed to download any of my own music to the camera for slideshows - only tried once, though.I won't go into the specs here, but images are stored on the internal memory as well as the on-board Duo Pro memory stick.I find the camera a pleasure to use and can't really find any fault with it at this point.
I got this adapter with microphone to replace my bluetooth headset which had poor audio (people always complained they couldn't hear me) and didn't work well for playing audio with my mp3 capable phone. My new Blackberry Pearl came stock with a headset, but the earbuds were too large and hurt my ears. This adpater allows me to use any headphones, and I never get complaints about audio quality when using the phone now. The first headphones I tried were Sony earbuds, but the volume was inadequate when riding the train, so I switched to Phillips noise cancelling set that seems to work much better with the adapter (it uses an AAA battery to boost power and cancel noise). I've also tried using the adapter with one of the audio cassette car adapters while driving. I was surprised that this inexpensive adapter had no feedback "squealing" and my wife heard me perfectly in this speakerphone configuration. For my phone, the button works as a mute during calls or a pause button when listening to audio, preventing me from having to dig into my pocket to use the phone. Best $10 I've spent in a long time.
I purchased these binoculars for bird watching and they come in a nice compact case with a cleaning cloth. They are easy to use and bring what your looking at up so close you feel like you can touch it.
Time and patience are required when programming for the first time, but it's a farily easy process and well worth it. Controls everything and is simple to use and operate. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a single remote to control all of your multimedia equipment.
I just bought this and 1. it did not come with an adapter for in-home use nor did it come with a car adapter. Its a neat little tv, but - when I tried to call to ORDER the adapters - the number is &quot;no longer active&quot;. So what does that tell you? It tells you that - do not buy this product. It costs too much, and they can't even supply an adapter! and 2. There is NO customer service to order more supplies, ask about warranty, return the defective product or ask general inquiries. I gave it two stars for its quality, but dropped the two stars for horrible customer service and no adapter.
Going thru my bookshelf deciding what to move on, I came across The Little Friend and looked it up to check out Donna Tartt's other books. I discovered that I had read both but was amazed at the negative reviews on The Little Friend. Looking back I can tell you that it was one of the most riveting books I have ever read. Also, it is one of those books that you never forget. (I had forgotten that I read The Secret History, in my opinion a far inferior story that this one.) When she describes the symptoms of meth use you totally feel it. That did it, it went back on the shelf for a repeat read. Great book, people! I suggest you ignore the bad reviews and check it out!
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.
It was the perfect solutions for our networking issues.Setup was a little more complicated than just plugging it in.But now all of our computers and devices can see each otheron the same network.
After reading sever reviews on tripods, I went with one of the cheaper ones. And I am happy I did. I am sure the 150 dollar plus tripods are nicer, but this one is pretty good. I use it with my D80 and it has been great. Quality is pretty good considering price. I do wish I had ordered the carrying case for it though.
I received this product and was happy with it. It will work great with my tablet when flying because it is so portable and folds up small.
-I recommend you get these headphones if you like to listen to music with total peace of your surroundings.When you put the headphones on, the outside world sound seem to almost fade away completely, kind of like being underwater after you dive and the sharp sounds fades and your only left with this bass-like water sound.-The padding on the headphones are so soft and lovely, makes the headphones feel quite comfortable, almost feels like you're not wearing them at all, In fact after a few minutes of using them you'll forget they are even there. This company did it's homework and released a great set of headphones.-The sound quality is great, everything sounds very clear and detailed. I'm able to hear things in music or other media that I could not hear before. If your a fan of panoramic sound effect, you'll enjoy the quality of these headphones.-One little defect i found is that if you play loud music using an amplifier in my case "FiiO E5 Headphone Amplifier" most high pitched sounds or loud bass will degrade the quality of the sound and start to crackle and pop (at least to my personal experiences).-To anyways who is looking for a great sounding, noise canceling, very conferrable pair of headphones, this is it for you.
love the case. protects the camera and looks great. (also at first glance does not look like there is an expensive camera inside- solid! easy to open, fits it pocket and protects camera from bumps and stuff. would but it again. expecially like the magnectic latch.
The external hard drive is a fairly simple device, so I'll keep this short. It looks great, offers a HUGE amount of storage, and is an incredible value. It spins up pretty fast and is silent otherwise. I would recommend it highly to anyone looking for more storage in a very attractive form.
I have been shopping for a cameera bag for some time now, for my new Canon G-11. This one to small, this one is to big... you know the story. Then I discovered the Edit 100. Well... it was better than the ones made for digital point and shoots, but just a tad to short for my camera. Then I went to Lowepros web site and discovered the Edit 120. Measurements looked about right. So I thought I found my bag. Went to Amazon and discovered the 120+. HEY!!! better yet. So I ordered the bag. I was able to get my G-11 off to the side just fine. Divider keeps it there firmly. And theres room for extras on the other side of the bag. And with that detachable bottom compartment, I was able to put my users manual and a smalll tripod. For travel, I can put my chargers.. I have two, for three batteries, next to the camera. Fits nicely. I can get all the batteries in the outside pockets... So I am very happy with this bag. I also have Digital SLRS and large bags for them. So if your used to have bigger bag hanging on you anyway, then you won't mide this bag for a larger Point and Shoot. It's a lot smaller than my SLR bag, but a little bigger than most of the point and shoots. It was just right, as the story goes. Couldn't be happier.....
I bought this back in October 2001, and since then I've been trying to find a software that support this writer, but with no luck, as Easy CD creator, WIN onCD and Nero dose not support this drive. I sent several emails to HP requesting if they know about a software that support their drive, but they suggest to use the software that comes wiht it, which is a very bad one and is not powerfull at all :(You get a lot of buffer under-run problems with it, and I got like around 20 coasters from this writer. I wish that HP have a burn proof tech. in the new version of this driver.
Case well made and my 14" Acer Aspire Timeline laptop fits perfectly. Downside is lack of padding and storage but knew this from other reviews when I ordered. Use for laptop storage and light travel and is perfect for this.
As implied from the title, after 20 minutes the cassette player stopped working. Playing on its own behalf, it decided to switch sides every 30 seconds and eject itself rendering music unplayable. Also, the sound is centered on the left side. Though I can re-balance my stereo on my car for it to even out, I should not HAVE to do this if the cassette player works properly.But that's just the item itself.The customer service I received was less than perfect to.After submitting a complaint to Satellite Radio, they emailed me informing me to call them. After I did, I received a very nice message that my order was NOT in their systems, even though I clearly ordered it through Amazon.Therefore, my recommendation is to buy another product, as I have heard from friend that their Cassette players do not break down after 20 minutes of usage. It might only be $4, but you get what you pay for as I have learned.
I bought this product couple of weeks back, and it's beautiful. Plays MP3, SVCD, DVD +/- R/RW without a hitch. I love it. It's excellent value for money. It also has Digital Optical out, so it's cool if you have a HTR which accepts it!I love it and for the price and value would highly recommend it!
The new Canon PowerShot A430 digital camera is all that and a dime sack....where the auto focus at????
Comcast charges $7 every month.. so this is a nice buy for $30 something and does the job for you.Don't forget to return your comcast modem back :)
Just what I was looking for. Easy transaction, speedy shipping. Top rated seller. A++ Thanks.
great buy but I should have known that the lithium battery that came with my camera was not rechargeable. Kodak should have put a tag on the battery to tell me it wasn't rechargeable. Now I have one, along with a charger and I'm a happy camper.
It is compatible but very slow charging. I did not like this product and I do not recommend this charger.
I searched for months trying to find something that would fit within the space I had available. I would have preferred this to be available as a double width like the taller units, but since it wasn't, I purchased two of these shorter units. The manufacturing tolerances appear to be tight enough that it worked out fine (both at the exact same height with no left or right lean and front to back just the same). The color appearance, like all things wood, vary in color a bit, but to get something perfect, you'd be spending 10 times more. My wife doesn't notice it and probably neither will 99% of the rest of the world.When they arrived, I was quite concerned since the boxes were badly damaged and some of the end piece protective packing supports were missing (since the box came open in transit). However, the person who engineered the packaging deserves an award. Everything was designed to protect everything else. Even with badly damaged boxes, there was only a small chip out of the corner of one of the backs and a small chip out of the center side of the other. Everything else came through unscathed.Installation was relatively simple. I always use glue where dowels are concerned and did the same here. DON'T FORGET to wipe any excess glue at each attachment step. Here's how I did it (note I didn't have anyone to help, though it's probably recommended).1) I laid out all the pieces and put in all of the screw posts.2) Then I started with the left side on the floor with the top to my left. I filled the dowel holes on it 1/2 full with glue (see picture for which are dowel holes) and pushed the dowels in (by hand, no hammers!).3) Next, I laid out the back brace, bottom shelf and bottom front brace so I knew what side was what (the back brace doesn't appear to matter). Bottom shelf and bottom front brace should have the screw cam toward the inside (hidden).4) I then filled the dowel holes on the back brace 1/2 full and pushed it down in place and screwed the screw cam closed. I did the same for the bottom shelf and bottom front brace.5) Next, I filled the dowel holes on the right side 1/2 full and then turned it over and put it in place on the braces/bottom shelf and tightened the screw cams.6) I then stood it up and slid the back in place within the groove designed for it. (Don't get ahead of yourself since it's going so well and forget this step. It's a bummer when you have to take the top off and come back to this step.)7) I filled the dowel holes in the top 1/2 full, then put it in place and tightened the screw cams.8) Next, I screwed all the glass support pieces in place for both doors (mine were plastic). Don't tighten yet.9) Then I screwed the hinge to both doors.10) Next, I put the handle on both doors (remember that the handle goes on the top and set the handle so it hangs down). There are only a few threads that go in, so don't over-tighten.11) I laid the cabinet back on its left side, top to my left on two strips of the 1 inch Styrofoam packing. This helped keep it level.12) Then I took the left door (handle at the top, remember) and laid it on two pieces of the 2 inch Styrofoam packing. This gave a good level plane to attach the hinges to the cabinet.13) Note on the hinges (at least mine) that two of the holes are round and two are oblong. Put all 8 screws in place, but don't screw them all the way down. This way, you can ensure the hinges are lined up correctly before tightening. Making sure NOT TO OVER-TIGHTEN, once all 8 are in, tighten the round hole screws first (both top and bottom hinges). Then tighten the others. Doing it this way, I had to make no adjustments later.14) Now lay the glass in place, turn the glass supports so they hold it down and tighten. Do NOT over-tighten.15) Turn the cabinet on its right side and repeat steps 11 - 14.Congratulations, it looks great!Bottom line, I'd definitely purchase this or its cousins again.
This backpack has plenty of room for everything you will need including paperwork, accesories, etc. It's is sturdy and has survived now for a couple of years of travel/commuting. The only issue with it is the zippers, specifically the dangling handles. They are fragile, break easily, and cannot be replaced. Worse, the jagged edges catch on things like magazine holders on the back of airplane seats.I would definitely buy again if I could be assured that they toughend up the zippers and the handles.
I bought this camera as the price was low and the brand was Nikon. I also bought the memory that showed up in Amazon as "items other people bought" when they bought this camera. The camera takes about 5 seconds to save the image to the memory. Thats so long that all the next photo gets messed up. As the camera was bought to "point and shoot" and if it takes so long to "point and shoot" then hey, it no good for me. I intend to return it as soon as I reach home, later this week.
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.
The 1GB Kingston flash drive I bought through Amazon works perfectly and was delivered FAST! The price was way below any I could find in stores and I am totally satisfied!!I would definitely purchase through Amazon again, in fact I'll always look there first!Thanks
The Lanmar looked like a good charger, but it died (without telling me) after a couple of months. It goes through the charging routine, and the lights indicate that the batteries are charged. When I put them into the camera - no good. It took me a while to find out which charger was not working. Waste of my money. I've had chargers that worked fine for years, but this is not one of them. It's not worth the postage to return it.
I agree with the negative comments from previous folks on my mintek dvd product.
I would suggest this to anyone who plunks down the cash for the Tungsten T5. The cradle is reasonably sturdy/heavy/unlikely to fall over when your PDA is sitting in it and looks reasonably nice on your desk. I also think it is much easier than messing around with the cheap adapter and USB cable which comes in the box.The only thing I don't like about it is the annoying light that is ALWAYS on! If you look in the picture, it is the light gray/non-silver part. It catches the corner of my eye and has been surprisingly distracting -- so much so that I have had to unplug it. Otherwise, I'd have to say it's great and give it all five stars!
Very easy to install. Have used it for 3 weeks with no problems. One thing in particular that I do like about this unit is that each port has it's own LED that lights up green to show that it is working properly (pretty cool!). I can definitely recommend this product.
Simply one of the BEST! places online to get your Microsoft Points when using Debit/Credit Card,VERY convenient!....INSTANT codes, And not to mention the AMAZING staff at Amazon who ensures everything goes smoothly! :D*Note to ALL Xbox users* (Currently USA ONLY!)If using PayPal to purchase points, Use your Xbox LIVE account through your browser and add points that way! ;)
I really like my new camera. Since this my first experience with a digital camera, I did not want one with a lot of bells and whistles. It takes great pictures! It was easy to learn to use, too.
I bought this enclosure to house an identical backup HD for my computer's WD320 gig "C" drive. I installed the drive, hooked everything up and formatted it to NTFS. I used Casper 5.0 to clone my "C" drive, then physically removed the "C" drive from my computer and installed the clone in its place. It booted perfectly -- absolutely no hitches of any kind.Having a "hot spare" HD backup capability provides me with peace of mind like no other backup system.I would have rated the Vantec unit five stars except for the mickey mouse LED arrangement and connector. As for the temprature problem, it is of no concern to me as my use is for about 30 minutes per week and the case never gets beyond lukewarm to the touch.
Easy to use. Small and inconspicuous when in use. Great film quality. Excellent value for the price
Nice case if it fit the ipod nano. Once the case is on you can't plug in in your earphones. I will return this product.
I've had the Rebel XTi for about 2 months now and I'm glad I made that switch from a point-and-shoot digital camera. You cannot go wrong with this one, a good balance between price and quality of output. Anything I say will be redundant since the ratings on this camera speaks for itself. I'm already lusting for lenses and I'm sure a lot of you are. Yes, the lenses do get a bit expensive but a good picture is worth spending the money.I did have some trouble with the viewfinder on the camera I received but thanks to Amazon's great customer service, the replacement was at my door in 2 days!
This was a deal. Very pleased with the turntable and how well it works and the price was a great deal too.
This is a great computer. Very light and has everything you might need in a laptop. The only problem is the video output as it is VGA, and most of the TVs is S-Video, thus you need to buy an adaptor.
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.
It did was it was meant to do. It works great with my new radio antenna. Definitely worth the money.
these are just fine when used in conjunction with a separate subwoofer. they replaced a very fine set of ads monitors that I had for years and I haven't noticed any loss of sound. plus they are priced very well and take up so little room. definitely would buy again.
This bag is very sturdy with lots of room for books, computer and more. Wheels are large and roll over almost any thing from grass to dirt road. I use this back pack to walk 2-3 blocks to school, in snow rain and horrible winter weather, weekly and it is holding up very nicely. The only thing I wish it had was more (it has 2) smaller pockets designed to hold things like pens and USB drives etc.... If you want a rolling back pack this one is AWESOME (no they did not pay me to say this).
I tend to be very selective when it comes to earbuds. One of the things I prefer in every pair of earbuds I use is an extra volume control in addition to the one from my iPod. Therefore, this little appliance is perfect: theoretically, I can use any pair of earbuds I want, as long as I use this thing along with it. This volume control is slim and compact, and does the job fantastically.Some things that could be better:In my opinion, the cord could be shorter. For the most part, most earbud cords are long enough for everyday tasks, so adding an extra 3 or 4 feet is overwhelming and unnecessary.The volume control could be a little smaller--I have an iPod nano 4G and it adds bulk when I wrap up my earbuds.The port for the earbud jack (inside the volume control) is a little defective on my volume control, and so when I connect my earbuds, it doesn't connect smoothly. I have to push it a little harder and it clicks louder.This is the second Koss volume control that I've purchased and it seems that for all of these, the jack where it plugs into your iPod or mp3 player is not durable. When I twist the wire just under it from side to side, it sounds like my music is switching from stereo to mono sound (mono sounds like it's being played to you down a tunnel or similar). So don't expect this thing to last forever, even with gentle care.
I have a 780 nuvi and use a leather case for the unit itself but this is a great case to keep all accesories together when traveling or when it's not being used. Easily holds my 780 (in the leather case) as well as mount, charging cable, usb cable & extra memory cards.
This is indeed a great price (the shipping is more than the cable). However, the cable would not work with my brand new Sony BluRay player, or my brand new Sony Bravia TV. I bought a cable made by Vizio for about $30, and it worked fine on both devices. This inexpensive cable is much thinner than the $30 one I bought so can't be of the same quality. I suppose it may power a less sophisticated HDMI device (as evidenced by all the positive reviews), but it didn't work on mine. I'll save it for potential future use on less demanding equipment.
This is my second pair of headphones. I m loosing the hearing in my right ear, so I use these to clarify speech. Watching TV is so much more pleasurable with these headphones and my husband doesn't have to tell me to turn down the sound because it's too loud. Love these earphones.
This is easily the best way to buy Microsoft points anywhere! Not only will the price typically be lower (I got mine last year for $16) but the ease of using Amazon and not giving Microsoft your credit card are bonuses that are too good to ignore!
OK I can believe that maybe if you have big ears these things might not be comfortable. But bad sound? No way! If you think these things don't sound good, ya got something wrong with your ears or your equipment, or both. I plugged them into a portable MP3 player and the have very smooth natural sound with better bass extension than many large over the ears phones. I'm an audiophile used to high-quality tube amplifiers - so I'm a hard one to please when it comes so sound. I'm particulary sensitive to overly bright and harsh sound. Not here - these guys are ssssmooooooth! Oh, and they're so light you hardly notice they're on and you can't get them to fall off even if you shake your head - provided they fit your ears of course :) Highly recommended.
I've gone through several portable players and this one turned out to be disappointing. It is way too noisy for a &quot;quality&quot; piece of electronics. The white noise in the headphones is excessive. It also skips a little too easily. It is well constructed and very compact but the white noise is unacceptable. Not worth buying.
This is a fabulous DVD player! I have had it for about 9 months now, and I have had no problems whatsoever! The sound is great. The picture quality is fantastic! It's easy to set up the first time out of the box and has more advanced settings for the hard-core entertainment system lover.A huge plus for me is the ability to program across chapters between DVDs. For those of you who are scratching your heads, wondering why anyone would want to do such a thing, let me explain: For those of us who choose to exercise at home,the DVD medium offers the opportunity to mix and match sections of various DVDs to customize our workouts. When you do the same videos day in and day out, you can get tired of them. Or there may be times when what you want in that day's workout just doesn't exist on a single video. Mixing and matching allows you to get exactly the workout you want each and every time, assuming what you want is available on DVD. Want to do abs at the end of your cardio but the workout doesn't have them? No problem! You can tack the abs from another workout on without any tiresome fast forwarding or rewinding. Short on time? Why not program a workout where you do the warm up, 1 of the 3 sections, and then the cooldown? Can't decide who you're in the mood to workout with? Do a section or 2 from each of your favorites! Again, so FF or REW required. Having this feature available is a huge plus, and is the reason I ultimately chose this particular machine.I did want to correct a previous reviewer who said that the 503 only has 1 FF speed, and it requires a 30 second jump. There actually are 3 FF speeds. None of them are a nice, smooth, frame-by-frame FF, it's true, but certainly enough so that you CAN find the spot you're looking for.My one and only complaint about this machine is the remote. The buttons are small and the layout is not intuitive for me. It did take me a little bit of time to learn the positioning. But that's a small price to pay for such a great DVD player! :-)
The wireless phone jack set that I purchased does not work. I have moved it to different phone jacks in the house and followed the directions and it still does not work. It was a waste of my money.
I'm a frequent Netflix user. Most of the disks are too scratchy to play freely. This disk polishing unit works awesome and is not burdened with procedural ceremony and nuances of technique. You just squirt some water on the disk, and pop it in for a round of noise. Repeat as needed.Used this product several times a week for a year before the polishing wheel needed replacement.
Works great. I read during breakfast & lunch and this fits the bill perfectly. Very glad I got it. It also works for my note books when typing.
Not much to add to the very favorable reviews here: as a novice photographer, I'm delighted with my new 280. Take it out of the box, scan through the instructions, point, zoom and shoot. The digital zoom works fine, and the special effects (especially black and white) are fun.Two features of digital photography are an absolute joy: first, the ability to review your shot right away, and discard it if it's not perfect (leading to much higher quality end results without wasting lots of money on film); and second, the way to drop the flashcard from the camera straight into a PDA (I have an HP Jornada running Pocket PC) for an instant pocket photo collection. This passes the stringent test of "would have been science fiction just a little while ago".Here's the word of warning: I have a Dell laptop running Windows NT. The connection from the camera to the PC is very erratic. Kodak's helpline support was very good - they advise lowering the transfer rate on the COM1 port by forcing it not to find the camera (ie disconnecting it and waiting for the dialog box). This does work, but means you have to wait a long time for your photos. NT does not support USB, so investing in a card reader is one solution; another is to drop the flashcard into the PDA and transfer from the PDA to the PC. Hardly satisfactory - a shame to let down such a great product this way.
These DVD discs SUCK! They don't work at all. They won't burn anything.TDK 16X DVD+R 100PK SpindleDO NOT BUY!!!
1. Poor instructions.2. It's clear that Sabrent has several different versions of this, because other comments don't seem to even apply to the box I have.3. The front face parts aren't even connected, so I have to leave the box open to plug in the usb and power cord, or the sockets just push back into the box.4. The small wired plug snaps onto my hard drive pins, but the 40 pin ribbon socket just sits on the pins, so it's going to fall out if I move it.5. The computer doesn't even notice it's there.I'm going to take a day to try to make this work, then it's going back.Sorry, Sabrent. Even if I'm successful, this isn't an impressive item.
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.
Anyone looking to run they're entertainment center using HDMI should look elsewhere. I wish I would have known this about the HDMI Passthrough before I bought it. This was taken from the manual:* Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.* Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT.* The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI inputcan be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you'llneed to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed.In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.* To watch an HDMI source that's connected via the AV receiver's HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned on,otherwise no HDMI signal will be output.* The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. Ifthe picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to theconnected component's instruction manual for details.However, with some extra work and cables I'll be able to set up the system the way I want it. The sound is crisp and the unit is easy to setup. Great value!
Here is the situation: I have more than 600 DVDs that I am in the process of ripping onto hard drives. They are ripped in standard DVD format (VOB/IFO) full quality, no compression/encoding, just raw dvd files. I wanted full menu support from the DVDs; basically I wanted the simulation of sticking a DVD in the drive without having to actually do so.This product accomplished this 100% and then some. First off, I was able to play all my DVDs flawlessly over a 54mbps 802.11g Wireless connection, no wires, very clean. DVD menus worked perfectly despite the disclaimer Netgear posts on their website about this; 150 DVDs strong now, no menu problems whatsoever.As an added bonus, I learned (about 20 DVDs into the ripping) that this gem will play ISO ripped DVDs as well with full DVD menu support! No more folders inside of folders, confusing directory trees, just hard drives full of beautiful ISO files YAY! This is also bursting with other features including local weather, YouTUBE connectivity, free internet radio, and TV Tuner support w/DVR capability (have not tried this out yet)For those who are interested in doing what I am; get DVDFab ([...]); Using DVDFab I always rip to ISOs now and have had ZERO problems with now pushing 200 DVDs playing perfectly in the EVA8000.
I've had this model for almost a year, and I don't have much negative things to say about this CD player. This is actually the SECOND Panasonic CD player I own, the first one was an older model purchased around seven years ago and still runs great, I'm expecting this one too will provide me many more years of faithful service. If you're the athletic type and worry about skipping, worry not. This model is equipped with a 40 seconds memory, I've used it while jogging, working out and tumbling down a hill(don't ask) and it never skipped a beat on me. If you listen to radio, you will fall in love with its built-in digital AM/FM tuner. Not too many portable CD players have a radio tuner built in? It also has a full-feature remote control (wire-based). Sound-wise, I have no complaints. All my favorite CDs sound crisp and powerful. Its Bass Boast system works very well. What else? The battery life is amazing. It runs for around twenty CDs on a pair of Everyday rechargeables. As good as it sounds, it's not perfect. The following is a few minor design faults I've experienced. The in-ear headphone came with the unit was literally a pain in the neck (well, in the ears). It was so uncomfortable I had to replace them with a same style Sony headphone. The switch between Random and Sequenced play is located UNDERNEATH THE LID! You have to actually open up the lid, and remove the CD to select between Random/Sequence. I know it's suppose to be a Sports model and all, but I'd still want to be random WHENEVER I want to. Don't know which crackhead enginneer came up with this brilliant design. Aside from the aforementioned problems, this model is perfect.
So far I am very pleased with the functions of the recorder , it was simple to set up and start recording , and it also included a extra disc for recording , you can record on the recorder itself or record to a disc you instal on the side so you have plenty of space for recording anthing you need and it gave me plenty of space for what I needed the recorder for . Actually I used it to record my wishes on my will and then my Lawyer had my voice recording to use to write out my wishes and it is said in my voice so there will be no dispute in my will after my time is up and the parties it concerns can always here the recording I made to who gets what . It is a neat gadget to have and I plan on using it to record stuff I may need to record , since my Heart Attack I have a lot of short term memory loss so I can record things that I may forget and since it is so small I can carry it around with me in my pocket . It has a wide range of uses . I am very pleased with my purchaseOlympus WS-700M Digital Voice Recorder 140152 (Grey)
After recieving myOrion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescopeand trying it I just KNEW I needed more magnification, so after some looking this was the highest I could find with out barlow. It arrived quite quickly and using it was great, it was definitively better then my 25mm on planets, the two red bands across Jupiter are easily seen, my only complaint is this eyepiece is slightly un-clear on deep space objects, all in all a good eyepiece for planetary observations.
For the low price offer for this 6ft cable, I was concerned whether it would actually be a good one but found it is. Its working fine connecting my laptop to my new Samsung Smart TV.
I do in home studio portrait & product photography. I didn't need alot of umbrella overtaking a room. I used these in college in the dorm, and I luv them still. Bought new ones to finally replace the old. Mechanism is strong and secure. Light bounce is wonderful. Really like the sleeve to keep it in the the velcro closure. Best part they fit in my lighting case at 24" so I can pack & carry :)
I received the item and there was damage in the fabric. I wish I can return it and get a refund but it so much of a hassle to return it.
This has served me well for 2 years on my Rebel XT. You can't tell by looking at it that's it isn't a Canon grip; no big Opteka lettering. For portrait shots, the extra shutter button and controls are fabulous. The grip really improves balance by adding a little weight and length to the bottom of the camera. The added length makes it easier to hold the camera because it provides more room for your hands. Even though I have small hands, I find this beneficial. I can only imagine how much more it would benefit someone with larger hands. As a bonus, it also allows you to attach a hand strap, which I much prefer to using a neck strap. I haven't found any problems with the operation, fit, or finish of this unit, and the price is quite reasonable.
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.
Hi I have this card but don't know how to tranfer between PC and phone. My PC does not have a Micro/SD card reader. Can I do tranfers w/o the card reader ? If so what do I need ? i.e what type of cable etc ?ThanksCody
The cables work fine. I can't really tell the difference between this cable and a very expensive cable...so it does the trick. I have also tried 3D on it, and it seems to work fine (although I haven't tried a very expensive cable to be able to compare).Seems a little shorter than 6 feet, but otherwise, would recommend for the price!
I'm not sure if it's the cable or my ipod but for some reason I cant play any of my videos to my Kenwood sterio system. I have updated everything but still no video so I'm giving this 4 stars, other than that it works pretty good.
The HP Artist Matte Canvas I ordered was delivered in a timely manner and it was exactly what I had ordered. Thank you
I went from a crappy dell mouse, to this baby.What a difference! It's like going from a Pinto,to a Rolls Royce. My old mouse use to skip allover the place, this one never skips, even withouta mouse pad! It's a little bigger than my old mouse,but you get used to it real quick! The buttons areall laid out perfectly, and it feels very solid. Ifyou're looking to upgrade to a great mouse, at agreat price, look no further! This is the one u want!
I tried connecting this to my LCD from my laptop and this did not work. I have to sell it now.
I have owned this drive for almost one year and have had zero problems with it. Windows XP recognizes the device when you plug it in and you can use it immediately. 100mb is usually plenty of space for most things. I highly recommend this device!
This worked out just as I had hoped. The remote has all the buttons necessary to control my cable box, DVD player, satellite, and tv. Like it so much I wanted to buy another for the bedroom. But it works only on one frequency, so you can't have more than one in your house. Looks like I'll need to buy a more expensive model that lets you change the ID of each of the boxes so I can have multiple in the same home.
I bought the PD-M426 to replace a Pioneer PD-F904 100-disc changer that had worked fine for almost ten years until it started going downhill. The PD-M426 never worked at all. It would not load and play the CDs. I checked that the CDs were loaded correctly. When I picked up the M426 to repack and return it, I could hear loose parts rattling around inside of it. This is a poorly-made product.
Very inexpensive,fast delivery. This HDMI cable has no ferrite beads at the ends and it is pretty thin but I did not notice any difference in picture quality (1080p) with my othe HDMI cables
Just like I wanted it as compact as the camera. I can also fit my mini-tripod (clamper pod) inside the extra pocket.
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.
I have had my Hitachi camera for about 2 years and the battery life is a total joke, it dies after about 15 minutes of using it. I saw this battery went for between $50-$75 at Best Buy at one point, so i always put off spending money for another battery, but my son is getting older and i needed to break down and spend the cash so i can record him. I saw Best Buy had these batteries for like $45 which was better on price but after seeing the reviews on this battery and seeing the price on amazon, i had to get it. Im glad i did, i charged it and let my camera stay turned on and wanted to see how long it would take before it drained the battery and after 2 hours, it showed the battery was still full....i got tired and turned the camera off...IM CONVINCED!! the package says 6 1/2 hours and im sure its pretty close to that.
As a pro photographer, this is the one thing I absolutely could not live without in the editing process. Got this tool about three months ago, and the time savings alone from chaning the brush size is HUGE!If you do lots of work in photoshop, save your pennies and buy this as fast as you can. I promise you will not regret it!
Got this so I could play the PS3 in HD and the quality difference between playing on standard versus HD is incredible. A good example is in Dead Space the text logs were very fuzzy in standard but crystal clear and easy to read in HD. If you want to get alot more out of your PS3 I highly recommend it.
These speakers are awesome! For the money they sound great, it is light and easy to transport (just took them on a trip to Jamaica and Bob Marley sounded great through them!) Would highly recommend to anyone not wanting to spend big bucks on speaker
I needed a wireless card for my desktop PC as it was moving to another room and I don't currently have the time to run a coaxial connection in there for the cable modem.I picked this card based on the rating and reviews here. I am happy to say that they were very accurate and this is a really good card, especially given that the price is so low compared to other, brand name cards.Installation was very simple and the signal strength and speed are perfect. I was in a hurry so I just used the Windows wireless client instead of the dedicated, included software but perhaps if I get time later, I will try running that.All in all, you simply can't go wrong with this card - right price and very good performance.
Before I go on you MUST perform the activesync fix which is detailed at the aximforum website, once that fix is done the dissapearing CF card, the white screen of death, battery drain, random restarts all go away. And Rom A06 was shipped with mine.Im floored at how powerful these PDAs have become. I have been using it for 2 weeks now, and today in this simple one day it made my entire investment worth it. Im a high level analyst at my company and today we had our offsite meeting, I was the junior member there everybody else was either manager, controller or a director.Half way through the PPT the laptop crashed, we spent 20 minutes fiddling with it and finally realized it was jsut kaput. The IT guy on site said he would run to the office to bring another laptop but it would take 90 minutes, I said hang on.I used my Axim 51V to log onto the hotels wireless internet asked our secretarhy at work to email us the presentation, then used my VGA cable to hook it up to the projector set it at 1024x768 and started up the presentation and we were good to go. The exceutives and managers were COMPLETELY floored, Im sure I just sold 5 axims for dell but also secured myself a solid bonus come March!I whole heartedly endorse this item, not only does it more then suffice as a day planner its multimedia capabilities are mind blowing.Updated 2/21/2006Still no problems as of yet and all the major negative comments I have seen are simply because they have not taken my advice above and done the fix. It is PARAMOUNT that you do the activesync fix. I have an SD card and a 4GB Microdrive in my axim, which I forgot in our Montreal office, it took me almost 10 days to get it back but when I did it still had 90% charge and I used it there so I know it was not at 100% when I left.PS the boxwave crystal lcd protector with 99% transperency is a great addition.------- UPDATED 3/29/2006 --------Still going strong no problems what so ever, but I must emphasize PLEASE do your research there is so much that can be done with this. Dont let it just be a place to store phone numbers and an occasional appointment.It is my 5 AM alarm clock, as soon as I wake up the screen shows me a 5 day weather forecast the top 5 international news stories 5 local news stories, and my appointments/meetings for the day. It sure beats the 20-30 minutes I'd lose every morning trying to read the paper, watch the weather channel, then the local news, and update my franklin planner.
The price was right. And this DVD player works as advertised. Using component out with a HD TV. Picture Quality excellent. Had it for 1 month now with no problems. All DVD's play fine. Would purchase again.
I would recommend this product.I was tired of plugging in my headset for Team Speak , and unplugging to have my regular speakers on .This item worked right out of the box no problems at all. The service was very good, it arrived before the estimated time.
Got the I River but got a lot of interference. This cassette adapter is so much better. Just put it into your deck and play away. Nice clear sound and no problems.
Point 1, cheaper than getting the card from a brick and mortar store or Microsoft.Point 2, easy to activate. Don't even have to type in the code if you copy and paste it on xBox Live.Point 3, get it instantly so you don't have to wait.Do I need to say more?
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.
I wish I could tell you that I liked this product because it works, however, I am afraid I do not know. I have not been able to try it out due to the following reasons. My cable provider (Phonoscope) was not listed as a provider in the setup sequence.After calling the on-screen number during setup (which by the way is the wrong number, it refers you to the toll free number ) because my cable provider was not listed. I was informed I would not have an accurate on-screen guide, and could not continue setup without waiting 48 hours for Replay (by way of Tribune) to add my cable provider. Furthermore I had to turn it off until this issue was resolved. I have had my 3030 for four (4) days without being able to use it.I still have no resolution, and tech support did little in the way of assistance. I actually at one point had to refer a tech to a particular page in the owners manual because they were having trouble telling me how to reboot it. To their credit they do answer the phone quickly, and they are very nice.I would recommend doing a phone call to Replay prior to buying one just to avoid the headache.I have had and returned a TiVo, now this... The TiVo has a lot of growing up to do.Early adopters BEWARE!
I am not an expert with CD/DVD writers, but even I notice that there is something wrong with this drive. It is not just the software, I think the hardware has got some design problems. My Windows2000 is very slow in recognizing that the drive is being connected and in many cases it hangs or gets into long still sessions before getting into normal operations. Nero does not recognize my drive, so I have to use the provided software with it and it is not the greatest. The drive has even difficulty recognizing raw CDs I put in its tray. In many cases it rejects them, though they are perfectly fine. In general I think you should look somewhere else for a good CD/DVD writer.
Awesome system! I was happy with my PentiumII 500Mhz 128MB RAM system for most everything, but I use Cakewalk digital recording software which can become quite a memory hog and very processor-intensive when running over 8-tracks with intense effects processing. This Sony system lets me push it to the limit. I've run over 16-tracks with lots of effects processing, and the Cakewalk software hardly shows any signs of lagging. Best thing is, I've experienced no dropouts at all. And of course, the speedy CD recorder is heaven as I burn and copy my audio CDs quite often. I definitely recommend this system.
This machine is a very expensive paperweight... It is about 2 years old. The distinctive ring feature NEVER worked. On a very, very good day you can get the document feeder to work, and that is only if the stars are aligned for you. My machine has its own little quirk of deciding that the "print cartridge is jammed" every single time. I think it just wants me to go over there & open it up & press its buttons a little bit everyday! Yet another frustrating expensive piece of junk filling our landfills... DON'T BUY IT!
We own two of these, and I'd guess that one has been in service in our bathroom for almost ten years. I'm about to buy a third one for our daughter, and I'm happy that this model is still available. It's easy to turn on and off, easy to change stations, and the batteries seem to last forever. After daily use as a shower radio over a long period, the radio has held up well, with just some wear-through on the plastic panel over the OFF button. Occasionally we use it as a portable radio that we grab from the bathroom and use to monitor something on television or as a fallback option when the power is out. It's a dependable and well-designed unit; I wish I could say that about more things that I use.
The price is right for what it does and it does what it does well.I am very satisfied with this ebookman. The only possible improvement I can concieve would be to enable it to accept higher-capacity memory.But.then it wouldnt be quite what it is,so what the heck? lol All in all,I am very satisfied with the unit and the service. well done (...)!!!
A piece of crap! I've been working with ILO tech support for almost 3 months to get this piece of sh*t to work. First, anytime I put in a DVD-R or RW I would receive an error message. Tech support sent me to their site to download an upgrade! Why should I have to upgrade it when I purchased it to do what it says it does in the first place??? Anyway, I had to have Nero software on my pc to download the update, which I didn't have. Finally, ILO sent me the updated firmware after many weeks of not responding to emails. But it still didn't work. Then I was sent an email suggesting that I switch the brand of DVDs I was trying to record with because ILO is only compatible with certain brands. Finally, I found a brand to work (after spending close to $100 on different brands). But the recording is choppy. It plays, then freezes, skips frames, then plays again, then freezes, etc...I finally decided to simply use it as a DVD player. Now movies freeze while watching them and you have to unplug it because it doesn't respond to any buttons and then start the movie from the beginning. What a total waste of money. I'm waiting on an authorization number to return it. Don't waste your time or money; it'll only frustrate you.
It is the story of a 12 year old lost in a world of depressed and nonsensical adults caused by the unsolved murder of her brother years before that drones on and on with descriptions and commas and semi colons and colons and paragraphs composed of one sentence!!Please! The story, in and of itself is gripping but one must find it in the wordiness of the writer. This book reads like someone chatting on and on in your ear with you waiting desparatly to find out what is it all about??? And the ending leaves a lot to be desired! You finally get to the meat of the story and "BAM" it is over with loose ends flailing every which way. My advice - leave it unless you have nothing better to do and enjoy long winded talkers.
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 hated TSH because of its vapid, arrogant, slick, pseudo-intellectual characters. Still, I realized that this author could write like noboby's business, so I decided to buy this one used and give her work another try. Don't get me wrong -- this novel came out of the gate running. Good set up, bad follow- through. I don't know what happened. Around page 187, my boredom reached its peak and I wanted to throw it in the trash. This author can WRITE -- and I enjoy adult books about children very much, (my favorite book is "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving), and here she created a fine, realistic Southern setting, (which I found a trifle cliche, but touche), interesting characters and a good mystery plot, and . . . it fell flat, and as someone mentioned earlier, it had no resolution. There are no novels more annoying to me than those with bad resolutions, with unanswered questions, with a crappy denouement. And it takes 600 pages, HARDBACK, to get to the bad resolution!!!!! Ouch! Someone else mentioned the word "editor". Certainly that would have helped, because most of the book is about the 12 year old heroine and her little boy friend running around town eating popsicles, trying to catch snakes, and spying on rednecks. But even better than that, PLEASE don't anyone write a novel again leaving questions dangling in the air. Especially not a 600 page novel with questions dangling!!! I could have used my valuable time to read something else!
I enjoyed this book. It had a different twist on the mystery and the way it handled the subject of restitution to holocost victims and their families. I look forward to more novels from this author.
A "piece of mind" purchase, device allows hookup of speakers, but would suggest using spades for a good connection.Device seems to function properly, no surge arrest has been detected to date.
I had broken my Garmin suction cup mount and charger and was desperately in need of a new one. I shopped around andfound my Garmin product to be the cheapest on Amazon.com. Go there,they are fair and reasonably cheap too .
I have 3 external hard drives: the LaCie shown here, a Westen Digital My Book Essential and an Iomega Prestige.All are 500GB USB drives, all perform roughly the same and none of them have failed me, so all I can talk to you about is the niggles of this particular drive (also I'd like to add the Iomega Prestige is hands down my favourite drive).1) Ridiculously short USB cable (a minor quibble, and all my external drives had short cables, but really... this was extremely short).2) Chunky power cables - depending on your workspace they may get in your way and they're notoriously difficult to pack into a box/drawer.3) Crappy packaging box - it really is a chore fitting in the hard drive and cables into the box it came in (which I have to do often, since i take the drive with me around a lot).On the other hand the drive works fine and the above problems are minor, but I recommend you get the Iomega Prestige which is a brilliantly designed drive - and cheap too.
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 just recieved this product and was disappointed to find out that it does not come with its own dc adapter. so what i thought it was cheap. so put in some batteries and try it. IT JUST KILLED MY IPOD NANO!!!! I WANT TO CRY!i repeat do not buy this item... you will regret it.
These have to be some of the best cheap alternatives to a receiver for a home audio setup. You can plug back to bag 3 sets of these RCA's or more carrying audio to each system you have. As for the cables themselves, they are just like any RCA's you have seen before.
This review is not about the product. We have two first generation Ceiva frames that still work. The technical model of managing pictures in a frame at a location that has power and telephone but no Internet connection is unique and works well.This review is about Ceiva, the company.We purchased these frames as charter subscribers from Ceiva when they were a fledgling company. As a promotion, we paid 3 times the annual rate for lifetime subscriptions. This was a good deal for us and good word of mouth advertising for Ceiva. The promotion was only offered for a few months, limiting Ceiva's financial liability.In the intervening years, Ceiva posted a policy on their site defining "lifetime" as the life of the device or seven years. This limitation was not disclosed in the original offer and the only email I have received from them has been monthly newsletters: a marketing brochure.When I noticed our lifetime subscriptions soon expire, I contacted their customer support. After working my way up to the manager of customer service, he denied my request to honor the original deal. He did offer me a discount on buying new, current product. In other words, he tried to turn a significant customer service incident into a sales opportunity.The product provides a unique solution but considering the subscription cost, it is very expensive. Since it would have cost Ceiva so little to honor the few lifetime subscribers they have, I can only infer that their business model is not working and they are desperate for new revenue. Since the product relies on the services Ceiva provides later, my recommendation is to steer away from this company.Instead, buy another product; spend a dollar a month and mail grandma an SD card. She can learn to change it.
I received the drive ontime. It installed with no issues and has run perfectly since then.
The Sirius Sportster Replay is a great unit that provides a lot of functionality. The large display, multiple memory buttons, and large tuning dial, make it easy to use, especially while driving. The unit is a bit on the larger side, due to the plug-and-play feature, but is worth it, particularly if you often transfer your unit between your car and your house docking stations.
It works. It is easier to carry than a cable for your camera. It can be a cheap and versitile thumb drive. I bought a second one. The shape (wide shoulders) might be a probblem in some applications, but hasn't been for me.
The cameras did exactly what I hoped they would do. We went to Niagara Falls and knew we were going to be in wet spray on tours beneath the falls, the cave of the winds, and the Maid of the Mist boat to the foot of the falls.I didn't want to use my expensive digital camera in these areas, so we bought the four Fujifilm Quicksnap four camera package.I'm embarrassed to say that the best pictures from the trip came from those cameras. I don't know if film still takes better pictures than digital, or if I just didn't have the settings right on my expensive camera, or maybe professional developing is better, but the cameras did not disappoint. The pictures came out worthy of Postcard quality.Just a few things I liked about using the cameras.They slipped into a pocket easily.The film advance was simple and the knob was large to accomodate slippery conditions.They had a heavy duty rubber strap that would take a very deliberate effort to break.The shutter clicker was large and conveniently placed.An Excellent choice for what we used them for.
While the bag is gorgeous, better than in the photos, the handle is much shorter than in the photos. It CANNOT be used as a shoulder bag.I am, of course, returning it.
We bought this camcorder to record our daughter and pets. It worked great. The quality was excellent. It was also very portable. It could use an LED light like the old Digital8 camcorder we had. The battery life was ok for what we needed. We decided to return it because we are interested in archiving our media on DVD and this required us to transfer the video to our pc's harddrive. It needed more space than we had available. We are still shopping for a DVD or HDD camcorder. Amazon's customer service was great too. Extremely fast shipping.
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!
This 50mm lens is fast and takes super-sharp images. Good in low light. Despite the current trend toward zoom lenses, this is my first prime and it is now on my camera most of the time! I would recommend this to anyone
Apple's raved iPod that was praised for its portability and stylish exterior was taken to a new level late February. The new Apple iPod mini sports five new colors, this being my favorite. The ultra-slim, ultra-tiny mini has a mere 4 GB, but to those who only want to store their favorite songs and not their entire CD collections, it's great. The price is a little high for such low memory, but all-in-all, it's useful and great-looking.The colors are what will attract most people to it, but it also has many other new features to Apple's iPod line. The new Touch/Click-wheel has the buttons under the wheel. The screen is smaller than past models, and it sports many new software updated features, such as a &quot;Music Quiz&quot; and Contacts that you can sync with your PC/Mac.But, on a darker note, a day after I received it, it froze for two hours and then froze the next morning while I was listening to music. Either it is just mine or it is the quality of the product that bothers me, and that's why it got 4 stars rather than 5.
I am not an experienced computer tech...just gutsy!The worst part of the installation was getting myDell desktop to "latch" the wireless card in.No problems with the wireless card itself.Navigating through the wireless card application softwarecan be a little confusing without a manual but do-able.Haven't lost wireless connection once since having installedthe card almost a month ago.Good product for the price.
This does exactly what it is supposed to do. It is light, easy to pack, easy to use, and probably difficult to crack.(Though would-be PC pilferers haven't tried taking a hacksaw to my cable lock so I cannot comment as to its ability to withstand saws, blow-torches, or any other criminal's tool.)Other reviewers baffled me as mine is as described by Amazon. There is neither an alarm nor batteries. Why bother with an alarm if the PC is locked with steel cable? Seems like overkill?
Purchased the TP100 here. Needed updated drivers for Macintosh to make it work. Seller wouldn't help or take returns and simply referred me to the company for warranty help. The company is COMPLETELY unresponsive. Live chat doesn't work. The drivers they show as Macintosh (on the link) are for Windows only. Email and phone calls have gone unanswered (4 emails and 4 calls to date). Buy from someone else!!!
Product shipped fast and looks exactly as it did in the photo. Would definitely purchase from this seller again.
The product is as good as it claims to be. Easy setup/adjustments. Plenty of room for the monitor stands. My 20" monitors are rock solid on them. The cord holders are nice. Great value as you can pay much more and I don't know why you would.
This strap is great to replace your original camera strap with. I never really had comfort issues with my original strap, but I needed one to replace it with. I chose this one for the great reviews it had and the low price.It does spread the weight out more and make it more comfortable to hold my camera, but that is only noticeable if I have my large zoom lens and extended battery pack on.I would recommend this to anyone simply based on its' price and durability. I do not notice a huge difference in comfort over the original strap, but I'm sure it is different for each person.
I had quite a lot of trouble with this camera at the beginning. The range of the camera seemed ridiculously limited and the camera seemed to fritz out on a regular basis for no apparent reason.After downloading the firmware update for this camera and installing it, the flakiness disappeared, but the limited range remained a problem. Basically it could not be more than a couple of feet from the wireless access point and still work. After much frustration with this, I finally decided to CAREFULLY open up the camera to see if I could find anything that was obviously wrong with the electronics inside.I'm glad that I did! I found that the wire from the antenna had become disconnected from the circuit board (or never was connected at the factory). The snap-on connector at the end of the antenna lead is extremely small and weak and the cable from the antenna is fairly rigid, so any amount of jarring of the camera could cause the connector to pop-off of the circuit board.D-Link should have used something to tie-down the cable to the circuit board to prevent the connector from popping off.Well, I carefully popped the snap-on connector for the antenna lead back on the circuit board and VERY carefully reassembled the camera.Voila! The camera now has excellent WiFI range!The IPView Lite software that comes with the camera and that you can get an upgrade for from the D-Link web site is not reliable on Windows 2000. It crashes all of the time. It seems to be more reliable on Windows XP. I suggested to the developers that they release the IPView Lite to Open Source so that people could work on it to improve its reliability. No response.Now that I've worked out all of the glitches, I can recommend this camera. Be aware that some after purchase tweaking may be required.
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...
My son loved this toy for the 2 weeks that it worked. The down button stopped functioning after 2 weeks. Vtech has done nothing but give us the run around about getting it replaced. Way to stand behind your product!
This lens is really noisy when focusing, but everything else about it is great - nice bokeh, excellent in low light, and the price... especially the price! It's become my everyday lens.
Item is well designed, compact and easily carried for use when traveling. It adds a great option to charging an IPod when you do not care to carry your computer with you. I travel Internationally and it will work outside of the U.S., which is great for long waits in Airports and hotels around the world.Apple USB Power Adapter for iPod (White)
I didn't want to spend a lot of money on speakers, but needed some pretty badly. These were fantastically cheap at the time (we're talking $[...]), and I didn't expect they'd last very long at all. It's been over two years now since I bought them, and they've never given me a problem. They work fine and the only crap they ever give me is making funny noises when my roommate's t-mobile razor phone is nearby.Paying $[...]for shipping on a $[...]item was pretty ridiculous though.[...]
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.
I have purchases online codes through amazon six times before and have never had a problem before. This time I the code provided is invalid. I have tried inputting the code after I received the confirmation email, and have also tried 24 hours after. The code is still invalid, from now on I guess I will just order the points directly from Xbox Live.
Bought this switch to feed off of the router in my house and split the connection to my other devices in my room, it works great providing a fast and lag free connection to all my devices with no special setup required.
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.
G-Only DOES NOT WORK, PERIOD.MIXED MODE, ONLY works by making the connection to your wireless PC at 11MBps, even though your PC is set to Auto. ONLY If you force your PC in G Mode, will the mixed mode pickup the G band. Why is this important? Because if you are going from one wireless network to another, who wants to force G on their laptop to work at home, and then constantly reconfigure the wirelses card in your laptop to hand the B bands at the airport every single time you leave your home!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 are very decent ear phones. They may be a little large in the center for some ears. They sound very good.
Inexpensive and easy to use, protection for very expensive lenses. Only regret not buying more than one at a time, since I have multiple lenses.
500GB for around $120? Are you kidding me? This is smaller than my Iomega 250GB drive that I have and doesn't get nearly as warm.I use it for storing large video files that hog too much space for their frequency of use.It has its own power button so you can leave it plugged in and just turn it on when needed. I'll probably buy another for off-site backup. Love it!
This listing is NOT for an OEM bulb as suggested. The sellers need to be clear about what they are selling.
just a little tight for the S3 but well made ,I wish it had a few more cubic inches of room .its is a good looking bag
I purchased this camera as an upgrade to my A70. In the year after I purchased it I had to return it 3 times for warranty service because of the stuck lens cover reported all to often here. I was informed by the repair shop that by using the camera outdoors I was probably getting dust particles stuck in the lens cover. For $260 I'd expect more than just taking birthday photos. Shortly after the one year warranty expired the camera stopped functioning all together (I suspect the CCD died) and it is now a paperweight.I recently replaced it with aPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7S 7.2MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)which I'm very happy with.
I love this monitor. The color and picture are wonderful. I also love the fact that it's not very big. Most 15&quot; monitors are so huge, but this one fits on my desk just fine. I love it so much I bought two, one for each computer. Great picture, compact size, what more can you want?
Everything seemed to hook up fine, but I only had one speaker working when I tested the unit. At first I thought it was just a loose wire, but after checking everything I was about to give up. I had to unconnect everything and went back to my old setup but... I ended up with the same problem, one speaker working. I had to reinstall my sound card and then the PC Speaker Headset Switch worked fine. I'm not sure if the unit any thing to to do with my sound card messing up, but oh well. After all this the Switch box works great and the audio sounds perfect.
SOOO glad I didn't spend $75 on a cord when this one for only pennies did the SAME THING! Thanks so much for wonderful transaction!
bought the 16gb one. it's not too small so that you wont lose sight of it. the rubber padding around it means you wont have to worry about dropping this lil fella :]
I use one of these HDMI cables form my PS3, my XBox 360, and form my HD Direct TV and it works Great.
Bought this camera for my teenage daughter who wanted something sleek. The camera is all that and powerful too. Photo quality is excellent and the camera is easy to operate. The video feature works very well, also. My daughter found the controls intuitive enough that she hardly had to look at the user manual. Battery life is good although you can't charge it without removing the battery. Extracting and inserting the battery is pretty straightforward and is not as inconveinient as you might think. This is an easy pick for a solid, versatile camera.
never had any problems (other than taking forever to finally get my rebate money). I bought this one since it was the same model that comcast had provided me and I wanted to buy my own and stop paying the cable company every month. Be sure you call your cable company and give them the new serial number so they can put it in their system. You can't just unplug one and plug in the other without calling your cable company to change the number. It won't work!
Good price! Ordered easily, came on time in good shape. It was a slightly older model, but in this case a great value for "personal" casual use.
Great monitor. Some fussing with drivers because there wasn't a native wide-screen driver in my XP. Once I got it set up right, it was a stable and good-looking monitor.
2 days to receive this monitor. Almost 5 days earlier than estimated. Great job shipping :-)Monitor looks great . For the $$ I would recommend highly.
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?
Sorry but both 2 of those are very bad i see good pic in B&W only and customer service is terrible !!!
It's very compact and complete. You can placed in car to kids see it without touching. I like it very much!
As others have said the reel has no catch to hold it in any wind position. The ends stick in the reel only slightly when full wound. If you hold the reel by a connector the reel will always drop to the floor unwinding. There is no resistance on the spool. This causes two problems. It partially unwinds when packed and the reel drops to the floor when you are holding the connectors to insert them in your PC and wall jack. The reel is also much heavier than a similar length of CAT5 cable.The handle folds and would appear to lock the reel but it does not. As the handle folds it completely disengages from the reel. I can think of several ways Kensington could have solved these problem, like adding a little friction or a spring to the reel, adding a clamp on one or both cable guides, shaping the guides to hold the ends snuggly when fully retracted, etc.It is also surprisingly difficult to hold when winding. The cable spools up higher on the open edges of the reel than the side panels so you can't hold it the normal way. The crank runs very close to one side panel or it disengages from the reel, so you have to hold it by the opposite side panel. The one edge you can hold is thin and slippery.Pretty much a terrible all around design.
I purchased this camera bag looking for something that would hold cameras with long lenses attached. Though large, it is useful for carrying one camera with an attached med to long lens. Canon40d w/ 80-200 lens: the lens hood has to be removed-inverted. Canon40D w/ 24-70 + hood fits easily. High quality material and sturdy. I really go for canvas! The pockets are roomier than they look and I had no problems holding all my accessories. There is not much padding on the bottom so I purchased a bag of inexpensive microfiber cloths to "pack" the camera. The cloths also come in handy keeping things clean out in the field. I like that it has the shoulder strap AND a shorter handle strap you can use to grab the bag in a hurry.
The Apple 6 GB Ipod Mini is very convenient. First of all it comes with all the necessary stuff (at least mine did). A firewire cable, a belt clip, Ear buds (with extra pieces) and the Itunes CD.The Ipod Mini is also very ez to use with the click and scroll wheel that allows you to easily move through categories of selections and through songs. Also besides being able to hold up to 1,500 songs it can help you with a variety of other things from remembering e-mail addresses to telling you the time and date (even comes with an setable alarm). It has a built in backlight too for night trips and and a few simple built in games like brick for when you become bored. And if that's not enough it's silver :)I recommend the Ipod Mini 6 GB silver ipod not only because it's a good product but because of the battery life. After one single full charge it can keep playing for up to 18 hours which isn't bad at all. It's especially good for people who prefer quality over quantity of songs. Ipod Mini is perfect for car drives and even plane rides and it's small enough to fit well in a pocket or a bag and is very light and is guaranteed at least 25 minutes of not skipping. A very good buy.
Case has nice lines and comfortable to use - perfect fit for the A540 camera.
I'll just keep it short and sweet...most of the reviewers are right on their accounts...the one thing they failed to do probably was to find a solution.my 3270 runs cool in general. i had installed the software that was missing in the original set that came with the unit. i found the software using the forums for this brand and they had a lot of real good ideas. this managed the power resources, the temp of the unit and a couple of other things.... on this alone. it will actually make it a fantastic notebook.additionally, u can actually upgrade the processor to a turion 2.2ghz, and that also makes the unit run a lot cooler (go figure), the memory up to a gig and the hdd to watever is available on the market... and for the real sucky wifi that is included. just upgrade to an intel 2915 (maybe 30bucks). your signal will show maybe a 2fold increase in signal. mine did.
This cable works great for a short length of HDMI. Using it between a laptop and a monitor, and picture is great. No need for those expensive buggers!
I started reading Tartt with this book. So, I am just going by what I felt with this one experience. I was intrigued to read the book because of the gist on the jacket, and please do not make the same mistake. They are trying to sell a story that does not exist within its 555 pages. Extremely disappointing!! It clearly starts off with a little boy's death by hanging. But, then the novel is just about the people in the family. I usually enjoy when the characters are dealt with in great detail and get immense satisfaction when everything about the setting, and the place is explained to the last dot. But, unfortunately, though so many pages and words have gone into this novel, there is no satisfaction at the end.I would have been happy to accept that the little boy's mystery death is never solved in the novel, had I gotten the pleasure of reading about everything else. But, that is not the case. Neither is the mystery present (which the jacket claims), nor is there substance to quench my laborious read. I very patiently read through more than 300 pages, and was very disappointed, and then to reach the end started to skim through. I read a lot, and never have I done that before.I am really curious now to see what she had to offer in 'Secret History'. I am going to read that next.Donna Tartt is not a storyteller, because 'The Little Friend' is not a story. I guess with the 10 years that went into making this novel, Donna Tartt completely lost track of what she wanted to tell her audience.
This NB-5L battery arrived quickly. This battery gives my Canon S100 an additional ~200 shots for events.I have had it for about a month, and have not had any problems. Charges quickly, and charge lasts as long as stock battery.
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.
When I bought a new computer several months ago, I did some research on my audio options and decided to go with Monsoon speakers. For the previous few years, I had a four speaker system that sounded OK but which provided me with ample opportunities to trip on all the cords scattered across the floor. I was leery of a two-speaker system, though, wondering how in the world it could actually simulate sounds from all directions with just two snazzy but relatively compact speakers. I was tired of tripping over wires, though, and the look and name and reasonable price of this system appealed to me, so I embraced the challenge and dreamed of being engulfed by torrential waves of glorious sound. Hooking the system up was as quick and easy as two shakes of a lamb's tail. You have the subwoofer and two speakers, and that's it. I don't have a lot of space on my desk, but the speakers easily sit on either side of my monitor, taking up little space, and my subwoofer is safely ensconced under my desk. There's a little handheld control unit for muting and adjusting the volume which I can leave dangling over one arm of my chair for easy access when needed. Best of all, there are no wires trailing across my floor to extra speakers behind me.I am no expert on audio technology, but I can tell you the sound is excellent to my ears. It may take you a little while to get the speakers positioned perfectly, though - with this flat technology, some of the rich sound you want can go whizzing right by your ear if you don't have your speakers aligned correctly. The placement doesn't have to be absolutely perfect, though; it's not as if you have to hold your head perfectly still in order to enjoy the magic of the aural environment this system is capable of creating. As long as the speakers are pointed in your general direction, you are going to get excellent sound. The most amazing sound, though, can only be heard in the sweet spot, and fortunately it only takes a little time and adjustment to find this sweet spot and thus begin hearing your music and games in a whole new way. Songs I have listened to for years suddenly seemed brand new because I was hearing nuances I had never heard before. Game play sound is also excellent; atmospheric games are made more involving and fun than ever - those bad guys sneaking up behind you really sound as if they are sneaking up behind you. DVD sound really comes alive to help create an optimum DVD viewing experience. I love my Monsoon speaker system; it looks cool, sounds fantastic, and saves a lot of space on and around my computer table. I can't really explain how Monsoon's Planar Focus Technology creates such a rich three-dimensional sound from two speakers, but I can certainly testify to the fact that it does indeed do just that. Unless you have more money than you know what to do with, I enthusiastically recommend a Monsoon speaker system for your computer audio needs.
This is worth it. No issue with the delivery or the product / picture quality. I would be hesitant to pay lots of money else where to buy HD cable elsewhere.
I bought this handheld after seeing its impressive screen. I tried to find accessories for it (like a case without messy velcro) and could not find anything. It wasn't even because they were out of stock...they don't sell the decent accessories for it in the USA. The only way to get half way decent accessories is to find someone in Japan! I found myself wishing that I stayed with the Palm pilots (every where I went they had TONS of neat accessories to pick from). I returned the clie and bought a Palm M505 and now I am happy. I have been able to find everything that I want and need to have (plus some other extra goodies). I still like the screen of the Clie MUCH BETTER...but to have to worry about carrying it around without a case...is not for a busy working mother of two!
Would these DVD+R work on my DVD Recorder ?
Good picture quality and sound. Works as good as Monster Cables used with same equipment and 60' TV at 1/5th the price...
This is the perfect gift for someone who wants theater quality sound, but who doesn't have ...[thousands] to pay for one of those trendy little satellite speaker systems, most of which only produce average sound. While this set is not advertised as compact, the speakers are good looking and unobtrusive. And do they produce sound. These speakers sound better than any of the BOSE sets I have ever heard at 10% of the price. If you are starting to set up a home theater system, dont skimp on your TV or Reciever, but if you are looking to save on your speakers, buy this Onkyo set, I swear by them.
I charged this DVD player a week before Christmas, and then wrapped it. When my kids opened it, the battery was dead. I recharged it and then tried to put in a movie. The movie would not load without pushing down very hard on one spot on the top. I thought that the tablet feature was great, but I think this was what caused the loading trouble. As for holding a charge, after reading other reviews it sounds like this is a common problem.
I own 4 of these wires right now, purchased from the same seller. All of them work great! Charge, sync, whatever. No problems at all
As always Nikon does a wonderful job at fit finish and useability in all their products.This one is as all I have purchased from Nikon,a quality piece of equipment to recommend to all.
I agree with the majority about the X-540 comments. Overall it's a good system for its price. The sound is surprisingly good, and the power is good. I bought this model before I saw the G51 or the 5500. I would prefer the G51 instead, but that's only because I am a guy and like more power then I actually need. Overall I am satisfied with the X-540.Pros: sound, controls, priceCons: really short hard-wired speaker wires, rear speakers could use a little more power.Additional, the bass is a bit overpowering, but it's adjustable. I wish there were individual speaker controls as with the G51. I choose the X-540 over the Bose Companion 3 because I felt the X-540 could deliver a more full sound then the Bose. The Bose hands down delivers a better quality sound, but I didn't think it would deliver as much of a powerful sound then the X-540.
I am very satisfied with this cartridge, used in my fax/print machine, and would recommend it to anyone requiring this type of ink cartridge.
A great DVD for the price. I like the looks and it has all the functionality I need. Nothing fancy, just a better than average DVD player...
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!
This is a basic hard drive with no extras that came along with it. I've used it exclusively to back up the hard drive in my desktop computer. The price at $50 was the lowest I found anywhere else, so that was the main attraction of this item.
I agree with some of the other reviews out there - the sound is a real problem. It took me a while to figure this out, since the USB sound should be better, and so I didn't suspect the camera itself, instead blaming my connection, the cellphone interference etc. Now it makes more sense. I'm going to dump this camera and buy another one. If you're working with a USB headset or separate mic, the picture is reasonable.
I wanted a digital recorder to use primarily for live voice and phone interviews; reasonably-priced; and with an above-average microphone. The Olympus DS-40 DVR fit all of my requirements. In addition, it has integration software (for a small add-on price) to Naturally Speaking voice recognition application. It is easy-to-use, with an intuitive interface - including built-in voice instructions if you need it.
Love these little speakers. This is actually my second set. My boss gave me this same speaker dock for my birthday to put on my desk. It had such a great sound, I went home and ordered one for my kitchen. Set up in about 2 minutes.
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.
Had these from November 2008. Don't use these on a regular basis but when I do they work. Haven't had a problem recharging them on a MaximalPower (FC-600) brand charger either.The specs on the battery are:Accessory Power CN2L147.4V 1600mAhLi-Ion
I have been using this for over a month. I am very happy with it. Before you buy, u need to make sure that ur computer is high end (I got a newer PC just to use the webcam, I feel good about it).The color/picture quality is awesome, but camera is slow to respond to movements. Its better than many webcams I have observed over the internet. It does not have too many features but does a good job of what its intended to do. It does a neat job even when the room is low lit.But I have a query to all the webcam manufacturers, why do YOU ALL SUCK? The digi cams have improved so much over the years and there cost is going down too. But webcams are still lame in comparison.
Lenses arrived in excellent condition. Seems to be a good copy. Auto focus is accurate and sharp at nearly any range. Have only used this lens four times thus far - am pleased with the results. Looking forward to using this lens at the next event.
Why pay more? Major retail outlets want $30 or more for these cables. I ordered three and all three work just fine!
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.
This is one of those appliances that either works or it doesn't. I replaced a leased SB5100 with this product on the Comcast network and it was very easy to setup (Ethernet to Wireless router) and worked perfectly. It requires calling Comcast with new ID#'s, but that was painless as well. It worked well as a drop-in replacement to save the month-by-month lease costs.
Prior to purchasing this mouse, I used the Microsoft BlueTooth mouse. The VX is everything that the Microsoft mouse is not. 1. The VX is very responsive requiring little very delay when aroused from the sleep mode. 2. The VX is very energy efficient allowing long battery life. 3. The laser sensor allows the VX to be used on any surface without difficulty.This is a Great Mouse and I would recommend the VX for anyone serious about their computer workstation.
This is simply one of the best deals for an HDMI cable. It is a Version 1.3 cable (supported by most products, will not transmit 3D content from blu-ray 3D players to 3D TV's).
The mini DVD's were just as I would expect them to be. DVD's. In packaging.Thank you. So Very Much.
i installed this sub with a 350watt kenwood amp. it lasted about 5 minutes before completely popping. not worth the money
I'm no audiophile, but these sound better and are much more comfortable than the headphones that came with my MP3 player. My only complaints are:1. There is some noise from the wires rubbing on your chest when you walk or run with these on.2. The wires leading from the earbuds to the central wire are not symmetrical, looks and feels kind of goofy.
I use this battery in my new Canon PowerShot SX210IS. It has long lasting power, easy to recharge and insert into the camera. It's compact and easily fits into my pocket as an extra when I'm out shooting.
The price was right and only a little tricky putting it on. Does make you wish you memorized where all the buttons were as they are not very visible with the armor on. The cover for the lens is just so so and I don't use it as I like having a skylight or polarized filter on and it doesn't allow the lens cover to attach properly. Overall I would highly recommend it.
I am happy with this product, it works fine and is relatively easy to use. It is a bit clunky and awkward looking, but works well.
Althought I think it is completely ridiculas to have to write all of this for ebay, after I already rated this 4 stars! Ebay makes this way too time consuming. What better than a five star rating, unless yuo're lonely and need to type to someone? It's good stuff... That's enough!!!!!!!!!!!
This remote fit the bill for us perfectly. With 4 remotes, we needed something that was compatible with all of our stuff. This one works with everything, and also has a unique power-save mode that uses accelerometers to detect handling. All in all, this remote is great for people with too many gadgets and too many remotes.
The best decision for sights on my Kimbers. These sights are easy to use in both dark and light conditions. Highly recommended. Order received quickly and correctly...
I brought this product so, like everyone, to have more storage, but the drive is not always found, it was not so easy to install, and very confusing. If I could return it I would.
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!
The most important thing I can say is it was easy to install. We were able to install it on our brick wall, I had truoble finding a wall mount that could do that so we were happy when we found this one. I have to add that we have a 50" magnavox and there were not instructions on how to install this particular TV size and brand, but it was so easy we were able to improvise and use it on our set anyways. Also another good thing about this is that it installs onto the wall plate in seconds, that was very helpful as the TV weighs 120 lbs and it was just my husband and I lifting it onto the plate that goes on the wall.
Maxed out my Netbook's memory with this module and I couldn't be happier. Well, a 4 GB max would make me a little happier, but that is not Kingston's fault. The installation was easy and it voided my warranty, but I have no regrets.
I purchased two for Christmas gifts, one for my mom, one for my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law loved hers. I preloaded it with family photos. The software was easy to use. The pictures looked surprisingly sharp for their size. She was thrilled when she opened it. My mom never received hers. I preloaded it as well but the screen was dim and all the charging in the world would not make it work correctly. There was no trouble-shooting info that could help correct the problem. I was very disappointed! If you are lucky enough to purchase one that works correctly - no worries! But, if the odds are truly 50/50, I'd look elsewhere.
What a waste of money! Consumer rip-off! Constant scanner ERROR messages. Not for business (presentations with photos)use. Will not scan documents to file, no matter what the directions say. Poor color on regular paper. $60.ink total replacements shockingly after 1 week!Need to get replacement that works!
This adapter does just what it says it does. It allows you to charge your iPod directly from a wall socket. No frills, nothing fancy, it just does the job!!!
Works perfectly out of the box every time. Makes watching all movies an evening to look forward to.
The camera is small just like the series PV-DV100. If you get tired of holding the camera so much then this is the answer, it is very light weight and it's near palm size. I will give five stars but the camera has to be a little bit bigger and the screen it's too small to see the people that it's being recorder.
I've had this atenna a few months now..the pic is decieving..Its realy long,I guess thats supposed to give it more exposure. Its better than nothing but barely.I use it on a Sony reciever and i can barely pick up local stations if I tweak it just right.Not happy with it.Gave it 2 stars because of price only.For the price its to much of a hassle to send back
Memorex 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!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 at the right price. I highly recommend these CD/DVD paper sleeves for people who want a practical and cost-efficient alternative to jewel cases.
Great, code sent to my e-mail seconds later. I live in Brazil and my account is American, so it was a great help.Very good, highly recommended.
Such a great product. You can keep handy atleast 30 pictures and show your friends and family time you want. Nothing go wrong. Worth it for 40 bugs.-thanksFiroz
I've had this camera since 2007. I consider myself a prosumer filmmaker and not a cinematographer. My review is not applicable to professionals but geared towards a niche demographic who can afford not having technology be a culprit to better art.One of the first lessons I learned is not having an audience distracted by the quality of the presentation, i.e. video. I can't say the XHA1 makes a film look great. I can say it makes it look not cheap - not recorded from a hand held picked up at W-mart or B-Buy. Post process editing, lighting, cinematography aside you can find better cameras. However, the price point isn't gradual its a giant leap. Being a proponent of Canon, I was quite satisfied with my decision with the XHA1 knowing I couldn't spend anymore.While there are reasons to shoot in SD or even 4:3, there is no sense to deny yourself HD. Without explaining the advantageous of HD, I'll focus reviewing the camera and say the video looks great in capturing minute details. 16:9 is the only resolution with 24 or 30fps. Image stabilization helps hand-held look near tripod quality. Hint: do not use IS while on a tripod at risk of having the floating camera effect. Since I abhor the "shaky camera" style, I cannot review the differences between IS and not when looking to present that technique.The camera is as auto or manual control as you like. Many of my imperfections I remedy post-process. Because I compete in timed projects, I practice guerrilla style filmmaking not having the luxury for all the bells and whistles to set up a scene optimally. But they are there when I need them. I shoot mostly wide angle and choose to dolly in/out of my subjects. There is fish-eye effect, keep in mind. You can start shooting in two conveniently placed buttons depending how you wish to hold the camera. There are two levers to control zoom. One fast, the other slow. Favorable to your desired camera technique.Microphone: It's okay with a little tinniness. Probably one of the weaknesses. I purchased a third-party shotgun mic from Amazon and moved the quality from a C+ to a B.Durability: The record button on top of the handle is a little screwed up. The spring underneath is worn and sometimes the button doesn't pop up in its place and is pinned under the chassis. Disappointed since I don't use the camera that often and that button even less. Other than that, it holds up fine. Be very careful to never to touch the LCD with your fingers. The smears linger and any pressure smudges the image. The monitor is a guide, judge your work after you pull from miniDV.Still photography: Others are discouraged if not disappointed that Canon offered a simple, no-brainer feature to a digital commodity. For me, its a feature of convenience and not a substitute for professional DSLR photography. But it is nice on occasion to frame a subject in widescreen. The shutter is noticeably delayed and the quality is film grainy. You will need a separate memory card. I use the camera as a tool to capture moments. Sometimes, a still image is more appropriate.Battery life: I purchased a larger spare battery from a third-party. You also have the luxury to record and have AC power. The charger works quickly.I bought a set of filters, again from Amazon. One for fluorescent lighting, one for Neutral Density, and UV to protect the camera. Though the camera has a built in ND filter with feedback, I've encountered such bright days it wasn't enough. The UV lens seemed to make sense to protect your investment until I noticed reflections from the video in my video.Camera envy: I didn't buy this camera to look cool. I was serious about my endeavors in filmmaking. But since I acquired the camera, companies including Canon are coming up with HD cameras cheaper and of higher resolution as the XHA1. True, they're for consumers and tourists but I do wonder if the benefits of the XHA1 will depreciate. (In fact, I will acquire Canon's latest models after they come out in April). But I'll be honest. If you're going to lead a team of talent and film crew to shoot a project that will be shown in public in a cinema somewhere, best you look the part. No different than your actors. When you take this camera out for action it demands serious attention. Actors know at first sight this isn't home movies. When they see you spent money to capture their appearance and performance they'll feel as serious as you.
This system puts out amazing sound. The front and rear speakers are wall mountable but are a little bit oversized and could be smaller. Other than that, mounting the speakers is cake. It comes with the wall mounts for easy intallation. The subwoofer puts out thunderous sound that can easily shake the pictures off your walls.
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.
Does not work as advertised, help line was unhelpful. All in all a complete waste of money.
This item deserves ZERO stars. After many attempts to activate this TV, the picture never appeared. It's a piece of junk! Don't buy it!
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.
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.
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.
This is a great lens for portraits! Which is not what I shoot. I primarily do landscape and if you are looking for a replacement for your kit lens,(mine was the 18-55mm) this is not it. You do not get the range with this unit, it is set at 50mm. Do some research, as I did. Just know that I thought it was going to be more like shooting with my 35mm film camera with a prime lens, it is not.PLUS, you CANNOT adjust the aperture on the Nikon D40/D40x cameras! It will function on the camera itself but you are not allowed to adjust the aperture of the lens. All the research I did I did not find that anywhere. They did explain that it will not auto focus on these cameras.So, as far as quality, its Nikkor. Its a great, clear and crisp lens like all Nikon glass. And its great to have for special occasions with low light, I just wish I had the D90 or better so I could use all its functionality.And if you dont know about Prime lenses, they are incredibly clear. But you cannot zoom in and out like your kit lens, you have to physically move yourself back and fourth, so for landscape with this on my D40x, you have to be way further away than typically works for me.Go research forums and groups on Flickr.com, check out what others say before you purchase. It is an excellent lens at an amazing price! Just know what its good for before you drop your $$$.
I couldn't believe this deal and thought it was too good to be true, but I received it via UPS today and found out that the deal really is that good. It is made out of genuine quality leather. And it cost less than $9 (not including shipping), but if you go to Sumdex.com, they are selling the same thing for $24.95!!! Thanks Amazon.I have a Casio EM500 and it fits perfectly. And I can use the available side pockets for business cards, credit cards and the larger pocket for my extra screen protectors. Instead of holding 2 AA batteries, I have my extra stylus there. Great fit!
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 bought this mainly to mount my TASCAM sound recorder. It does its job really well and I have no complaints. Sturdy and well built.
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.
Bought this for my new ONYX XM radio and it works great! Was a little tricky to get the signal facing north in a window but after moving it around the window to a few places it now works great. Radioshack sold me the SUPH1 Universal Dock and Play Home Kit and it does not work even though the package said it would work for XM and Sirius radios, so I had to return it and buy this one.
Just getting to this point of being able to type in my review after having done some searches to try and figure out why on earth I'm having such problems has meant I have had to 'manually reconnect' to the network over 7 times in the past 40 minutes. I'm using WinXP Pro and the Linksys USB NIC is using WAP to connect to my tried and tested D-Link access point. Every few minutes, the Windows XP Pro/ Linksys WUSB54G drops the network connection - and then comes back with the bubble in the bottom saying 'there are wireless networks available to connect to'. I then have to 'manually' select the bubble and click 'connect' to get reconnected. First, it is a major PITA to do this every few minutes and second, dropping connection is one thing, but requiring me to manually reconnect is UNACCEPTABLE. My old D-Link PCMCIA card in the laptop has no problems maintaining a connection from over 3 times the distance. This thing cannot keep it going over 15 feet!I will say that my access point is a D-Link 802.11b access point but is WiFi compatible and this 802.11g card is supposed to work with b devices flawlessly. Obviously not. Being a systems and network admin, I've got zero patience for such games and poor design on my home systems as I have enough troubleshooting during the day. This piece of junk is going back to the store tomorrow.My recommendation - avoid this thing. Its either a Windows XP problem or a Linksys problem or a lie about 802.11b/g compatibility, but whatever the case - until they fix it, they are NOT getting my money.Just in typing these few paragraphs, I've had to manually reconnect 4 times!
I purchased two LaCie's - 500GB from Amazon a couple of months ago. Both drives came well packed and shipping was fast. I am now running 1.33TB worth or LaCie drives. I have two other LaCie drives that I purchased over a year ago. I have never had any trouble with any of the drives. Just plug n' play and you are set. The F.A. design lets you stack the drives on top of each other and They look impressive with their silver case. You can't go wrong with LaCie - They are built to last.. Alan
This is my thrid Kodak EasyShare Camera. I was having so much fun playing around with all the settings yesterday. I look forward to learning more about the manual settings with this camera.
Previously owned the 50mm 1.8 lens, This product is an excellent upgrade from that lens.It is worth the extra $250 from the 1.8. You get 2/3 stops more light (altho i barely use the lens at 1.4), the image quality and sharpness is outstanding at f/4.Its also a great walk around lens because of its form factor. Its construction is really high quality coming from the 1.8 version.Also recently used this lens to make a music video, the video quality was crystal clear. The focus ring was perfect for focusing during video.Only disadvantage is that it doent come with lens hood, but i recommend buying one on Amazon, you can find one for less than $10.Overall I recommend buying this lens only if you are a serious photographer, otherwise the 50mm 1.8 will do just fine.
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.
I though it would be a big one, but it is a mini piece. But i liked it and using it now.
Pictures were grainy. very disappointed that NONE of the pictures turned out. All we have is memories of what was a wonderful day swimming with our baby. (and we cant share with out of town grandparents) We have taken pictures with other cameras and the lighting etc was fine....this was just the camera that was awful
I'm using it with my heavy Canon EOS-40D and WoW!It is very Comfortable and very well finished.I did not expect so much out of a product that is priced so reasonably.When you put it on the first time you fear thatthe neoprene stretches so much that it feels fragile,but no worries! I have tested it and stretched it a lot and it is very sturdy.I don't believe anyone could yank hard enough to break it.All that's missing to make it a 60$ strap is a white bran name on it.But I would not pay the extra 55$ for that.
This sleeve is great, but i bought it for a Dell 1525 and it didnt fit correctly. It fits in the sleeve but i think it was a little too tight. I noticed it was starting to leave marks from the keyboard on my screen. So i just bought the 17in sleeve. The protection of this sleeve is much better than the Belkin Sleeves you can get from Dell. I take my laptop to work and class, so i want it to be protected. I would recomend this sleeve, it is made of a thick memory foam type substance. Ill post back to see if the 17in fits my 1525. I hope it does..
This is a great concept. I was tired of having to turn on the computer just to charge the iPOD. This product allows user to plug the USB cord from the iPOD into it and plug the adapter into the wall outlet. It is especially nice for charging an iPOD while traveling- when a computer is not convenient.
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've had this modem for a few months and I highly recommend it. I have not experienced any down time with this unit. It set up quickly and the cable tech said Comcast used and seen many of these. He said it was very dependable. With high-speed cable I am getting consistent download speeds greater than 15 Mb/s and upload speeds around 2.5 Mb/s.
This mouse is lightweight as well as having the convenience of being cordless. It comes in various colors.
For the price, an excellent buy. Worked very well in my van. (I read in another review that the arms are not straight. At first I had the same problem but somehow the middle section which seemed not to swivel at first did indeed move--in order to allow the arms to swivel according to one's needs). I'm thinking of buying a second set for my other car as I was so pleased with this one.
what's more to say than it works awesome for the price, i got it for less than 3 bucks. Can't beat that.
you get what you pay for. its cheaply made (duh) but the sound quality isn't horrible and the retractable feature is good. i keep this as a back up and for my laptop when i'm on the go
Using it with a Mac mini on a Linksys KVM 4-port switch. No problems.Note: The PS2 dongles are marked for either keyboard or mouse.
Tenia la duda si este tipo de tarjetas funcionaba para videos en las camaras casio ex-z850, y les dire que son perfectas, la velocidad es la indicada y aunque tengo aproximadamente 1 a&ntilde;o que lo compre y que tomo fotografias y videos frecuentemente funciona perfectamente.
The product works great and the service was fast!
Bought these speakers on sale for $199.00 and am blown away by the sound quality. I have them running through an Onkyo TX-SR505 that I also bought on this site and am very pleased. I also added a simple Sony 100watt sub I recieved from my brother and cannot believe the quality and clarity of sound you get from such small speakers. The system is set up in a room 15x15 and is more than ample in performance. My brother came into town this weekend when I was setting the system up and he said it easily compares to the system he has set up in his basement with Bose speakers. I do not claim to be an audio aficionado, but I do appreciate good music and home theater experiences. If you are looking for a great mid level surround system sound, than these speakers are for you. An absoulte steal at $199.00!!!
Overall does as described. Only complaint, hence the 4 stars, is the speakers can't handle being turned up to max volume without the noise being distorted.
1. I gave it one start because I could not give less(no option).2. Linksys went out their way to make management software incompatible with standard Windows interface.3. Anything you change requires reboot.4. When I call support they ask bunch of personal info first, then told be to disable security (WEP) then they made me reboot my computer couple of times.5. Last and main $100 + 5 hours the damned thing still does not communicate to the Linksys router. I can not reset it, I can not access it even thought the wire connection.
Mine is Sony Bravia 1080i, 17 Hz, 37". As soon as the component cables were unplugged and new HDMI was plugged in, the picture quality deteriorated dramatically; hazy picture as if a thin veil was laid on the image, the colors lost their solidness and vividness and more important: so sound!Once I plugged the old component cables back in, it gained its crystal clear, super natural image quality. I thought that this HDMI could beat that quality, but it didn't. I tried, it didn't work out...
I called Garmin for this replacement and they wanted $49.99, the rep at Garmin looked it up on Amazon and found it for much less suggesting I buy it there. It's just what we needed.
It arrived today from Amazon and worked great right out of the box. Using the recommendations from earlier reviews, I checked for a firmware update and discovered that my unit was up to date. I set the SSID as earlier posts recommended, then installed my wireless card into my notebook. Once the SSID was set on my PC card, I was able to connect with no problems.Next I configured the encryption to ensure network security and protect my privacy. Again no problems. The print server software went in with no problems either.For those wondering, I'm running Win95 (hey it's an old notebook that still works great). The PC card I bought was the NetGear only because the D-Link product was not rated for Win95. There were no issues since both products conformed to the WiFi standard.A quick walk around the house confirmed that it works everywhere I want to connect from. What more can I say. I'm hooked!...
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.
I ordered this reconditioned wide screen flat panel monitor and it was as advertised. There are some minor scratches on the plastic but the screen is perfect as is the display. I would purchase a reconditioned screen again.
Like sound quality and pushbutton tuning. Limited reception, does not do well with weak stations, $90 twin coil added antenna is a farce and seems to make matters worse. The radio itself is far overpriced, a little Walkman gives better reception.
This recorder works very well, delivering great quality audio. It's also easy to use. I didn't have time to get too sophisticated with its features but did appreciate being able to download to my computer and listen to files that way. I also recorded multiple interviews and saved separately. In the future, I might actually label them digitally on the device, especially if I have more to juggle.Main point is that I didn't have time to dive deep into learning features and could quickly pick up on what I needed.Only down side is that you have to purchase the device for recording over the phone separately.
Works great. after all how difficult could it be to make a good floppy drive.I was thinking of getting a used one, but this one is cheaper and gives peace of mind.- compared it with sony external usb and found this one cheaper.- very sturdy, dropped couple of times but it still works.- very plug and play.- never gave me a chance to complain.- works comparaeable to my sony vaio integrated floopy drive
Hard to setup but fairly easy to use once it's setup !To much stuff on it you don't need taking up space !!
Really flawless sound at any volume! Classical music sounds amazing... crisp, clear, ground shaking! It's like being in a concert hall. Rock music really rocks, the subwoofer is beautiful (for both auditory and visual), with adjustable level which is nice.iFi provides many thoughtful features such as line in on the woofer and also on the docking station (the former will allow computer sounds to play together with your music, the latter will over-ride the iPod and can be used for CD players etc).My 160 GB iPod fits perfectly in the docking station (I didn't need to use any of the adapters included with the iFi since the 160Gb iPod is wider than most iPods).The RF remote rocks too, since you don't have to point it at the speakers to work, you don't even have to be in the same room! It is very touch sensitive and responds very quickly, with volume up and down, track forward or back, fastforward/reverse and play/mute. On the dock itself is a lightbar that shows volume and subwoofer volume, and you can adjust subwoofer level there too. I haven't had a problem yet with figuring out which button on the remote control is volume etc (as other reviewers have) but I can see where in a dark room it might be an issue. Backlighting of the remote would have been helpful.With such a small inconspicuous footprint (just two fairly small speakers and docking station, in addition to a pretty small subwoofer) one is very surprised to hear such HUGE sound. It easily surpasses my home theater surround sound system, at least for iPod playback (I admit I have a fairly cheap 75 watt per channel Sony 5.1 home theater system... saving my pennies to upgrade that too someday).Piano pieces sound really wonderful on the iFi (usually speakers will distort piano playback quite a bit). On iFi the sound quality is absolutely no different (in my humble opinion) than listening to a live piano performance (at least to my amateur ears it sounds the same). I am a pianist so this means a lot to me.Overall highly recommended product. There are some pretty good deals out on the iFi right now (jan 2008) so I would highly recommend taking advantage of one of those before their stock runs out (iFi is a limited re-edition from Klipsch... see Klipsch.com for more info.. I bought it right from their website. They had the best price especially if you can find a coupon. Check out dealnews.com for possible coupon codes)Happy hunting!
I had the occasion of auditioning three upper mid-level/lower high-end headphones during these past weeks: the Audio Technica ATH M50s, the Grado Prestige SR 225, and the Ultrasone Pro 550S. This was quite an experience, and I'd like to share my findings, though without doing a side-by-side comparison of the three `phones for various reasons, first and foremost because their individual characteristics are too different for a rigid evaluation on statistical points. If you are curious about my impressions of the other two, please see my respective reviews. And if you really twist my arm, I'll say as much: the ATs and the Grados are the clear front-runners, perhaps nose-by-nose, with the Ultasones coming in as a distant third. I do all my testing with the great little Creek OBH-11 headphone amp, connected to either DVD or CD players with Monster cables. It seems an awesome task to add anything to the collected wisdom of dozens of intelligent reviewers assembled here, but I'll try, as my subjective impressions are neither a part of the Grado cult crowd not opposed to it. In fact, this is the first time I had the opportunity to test Grados. If the Audio Technicas came in unpretentious packaging, the Grados in Spartan austerity go one step further: a flimsy cardboard package is all you get, a fairly short cable plus an instruction sheet advising you not to break the `phones in with uninterrupted play. Although they sounded fairly good out of the box, I did break them in for ca. 72 hours before submitting them to my tests. They benefited greatly from the breaking in. I tested them with a variety of classical (orchestral and choral/vocal) music. I used the same test programs as I did for the other two `phones, I also used the test CD that comes with the Ultrasones (see there). The Grados are quite a revelation, even side-by-side with my Beyer DT 880, my Denon AH 5000 and the AT ATH M50S: they are wide open, airy, musical and light (there is a preference in them for the higher registers), but at the same time rock-solid in midrange, and mid-bass. Plenty of punch in the timpani, basses and lower brass. There is (yet) some really deep bass lacking: this may be due to the open-ear system, or it may improve with time. Transients are amazingly clear and there is no noticeable congestion. Orchestral and vocal sound stage feels perfectly natural. I sense that they might become more stable with time in the highest treble of vocals and instruments, where a bit of brittleness is yet present. They have lots of detail and let you focus easily on orchestral groups and individual voices. They are very comfortable to wear and already seem to be a part of my head. What more can I say? Should you get the ATs or the Grados? If you can, get them both: they are great partners and complement each other in a variety of programs.
I thought these would be good b/c they are anti-bacterial and I am a bit of a germ freak but they KILL your ears! The sound isn't bad but everyone around you can hear it too.
There is about 10 minutes of tech support needed to set it up for a wireless router, but tech support is outstanding. Calling 800-272-7033 and stating 'IP camera' results in only about one minute of wait time, and the tech support staff is great. Setting yourself up as the administrator enables you to assign user accounts to family members that you want to have only limited access to the images. They go to a website to view the images, and for privacy you can turn their access on/off easily, or turn Internet access off altogether.
Nice product for a good price. Reasonably good quality of sound produced for the price it offers. Ergonomic structure for the user.
works awesome . came in the mail quickly and brand new shape . Good service.
This is a 3.7v 1600mAh Li-Ion replacement battery purchased for use with a Casio Exilim EX-P505 digital camera. I've only had them for about a month but so far, so good. The price was very inexpensive, they were shipped quickly and they seem to hold a charge as well as any other battery I've used so far. The price was so good that I bought 5 units so I can rotate usage and charging. I'm hopeful that they will last!
I own the 950 since the first days when it was launched. Since it is a product with many reviews, I will perhaps focus on a few positive and negative aspects I have found over this time.For positive, well, overall image quality is very good, colors are very balanced and not artificially saturated for that extra good look. I found myself doing some level adjustment sometimes, you will still need your Photoshop, but in any case, even with high-end professional models, you are likely to end up doing some digital darkroom work. The 2.11 CCD is quite good and enough to print excellent photo-quality A4 (I'm in Europe, that's about the area of a 17&quot; monitor) prints that people will mistake for normal photos (matched with a good printer of course). The firmware is very effective, but a few features have been improved in the 990, which I have used too. The swivel design ends up being VERY useful. Trust me, you will notice the difference sometimes when a normal camera wouldn't work as good.My favorite aspect has to be the absolutely AMAZING macro mode. The 950 can focus sharply at a ridiculously small distance from the subject. This thing is almost a microscope. Yes, it can be tricky to adjust lightning in those cases, but the ability to focus so well at such distances really impressed me when this model came out.So to keep it short, I'm happy when it comes to overall image quality, color accuracy, and features the main problems with this model are:-Considerable barrel distortion at wide angle. If you do a lot of architectural photos or are just unlucky and pick a tricky shot (like a door for instance) at the edges of the screen, at wide angle, well, it is way too obvious sometimes. Few digital cameras offer high-quality lens that are completely (almost) barrel distortion free, but I can't help looking at some cheap digicams using Zeiss lenses and feeling that the Coolpix deserved better. At Tele, the problem is a lot less obvious, but on wide, expect some of your lines to be more like,well...splines. -No USB interface, no Firewire, no nothing besides the plain' old serial interface. Ever tried transferring 48MB at 115k? Well, let's just say that it reminds me the days when I used analog modems. A lot of patience is required. Again, this could and should have been released with USB support (which was widely available at the time). -Big body. The camera is a big big, not cigarrete-packet size like some Canon's and other models, so, that might end up meaning that you'll take it with you less often. -Some chromatic distortion (purple edges, etc) under certain conditions. -Forget about using Alkalines they will last 10 minutes. Go for NiMh 1600 rechargeables. The 8MB default card will only hold about 10 photos at maximum resolution, or 1 if you don't want lossy compression. 48 MB or 64 MB cards are essential. -Panel isn't always visible under bright sunlight (newer firmware revisions have addressed this issue, but it's still tricky sometimes) -First versions of NikonView were incredibly , to the point of the user not being able to recover transferred photos after a connection failure (that meant that aborted transfers at 90% of the card when you're using a slow serial protocol meant starting all over, quite fun). Don't worry, NikonView is now a lot more solid and, but I did suffer with the first versions.Overall, a very good camera that can give you very good photos (and that means printed photos). Also, keep in mind that the final price ends up rising, since you're likely to need at least the following accessories: A Bigger CompactFlash card (48 MB or 64 MB), At least 4 NiMh 1600 batteries + a charger, and a decent caseWith Zeiss lens instead of the Nikkor 7-21mm used and USB interface, this could still be the best 2.11 on the market. Because of these details, and since I paid full retail $ when it came out, I'm keeping a star to myself...
This was exactly what I had ordered . . . they were set at a great price and with my prime account the value is unbeatable :)
this amp rocks for your highs, and power it also does 2 12 alpine type R's justice off the sub channel, it really is the only amp you need for a moderate system. has my wifes suv banging clear and crisp.
I bought the 2720 for both my motorcycle and car. Its a good motorcycle GPS, because it handles the vibration, is water resistant and readable in full sunlight. While riding the motorcycle with an earbud, the voice prompts mean I don't have to look at the screen in heavy traffic or otherwise need to keep my eyes on the road. The 2720 is a great GPS for car or motorcycle.Garmin StreetPilot 2720 Traffic-Ready Portable GPS Navigator
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!
It's a great little thing. Everything what you can ask for. Small, light and brill quality!
Tried these before I bought Audio Quest K2 cables (see my full review there)for $8,000. And yes- you do get what you pay for as the K2s are literally twice as good as the Volcanos. Anyway, tried pawning this cheap pair off on ebay, but then figured out how I could use them to make a killer electric bong with a Pepsi can and an old lava lamp. Cheers!
Wow, I spent nearly a month researching MP3/Flash Player's that suited me the best... and finally settled on this one, despite heavy thought of purchasing iRiver iFP-180T or MPIO models. I orignally perferred MPIO over the 180T because of the memory expansion slot & MPIO package including arm band, and belt buckle.Twenty reviews later decided against MPIO, because of repeated reports of poor service But I put them to the test. I emailed both online support companies asking them a phoney question (after spending a half an hour, trying to find MPIOs' online contact info. due to there horrible website), and 48 hours later, iRiver had contacted me with a professional response, and I figure the MPIO Koreans are still trying to decypher my question, hense still no reply a week in a half later.I decided against 180T because I felt the memory wasn't enough for me, so here I am with a 190T, best $158 I have ever spent. After spending 15minutes trying to get it out of the package, and another 20minutes reading the manual and getting everything installed I was ready to listen to some music. I suggest you download UMS Firmware (www.iriveramerica.com/support/ums.asp?190), and install it to the player, so you can you use the 'drag and drop' feature, which makes it sooo much more user friendly. I use it as a flash drive to transport files from my PC to my schools' PC, and even listen to music in class with little noticability, due to its small size. :-PI also reccomend a battery recharger, its nearly a must, because in the long run, if you use the player as much as I do, the recharger will easily pay for its self... but if you're rich, and have no problem buying countless batteries go for it.Even though you're stuck with just a necklace in packaging, you can still order the armband from iRivers Estore, which I plan to do in the next hour.Now some of the bad features... like someone said before... the USB 1.1 is a bit slow, but who really cares... and something I havn't experenced yet is the destruction of the buttons... I hope with a later model like mine, they've made the buttons much better, but I wont find out for another month, or hopefully longer. And of coarse the ugly gold look, I hate it, believe it or not, it was the original factor not to go with the 190T, and go with the 180T, but I figured no one else was going to see it in case, and it would be our hidious little secret. The FM reception is a bit choppy, but I'm out in the sticks in Wisconsin, so dont worry about having bad reception if you're in the city.Other than that, this player is great! The extra 128MB was only 40 sum dollars, if you compare to the 180T. The green backlight is sexy :-p ... the earphones actually fit my ears :-) It was everything I'd hope it would be, and as long as it doesnt self destruct in 4 Monthes, it will continue to be awesome, and the thought if it does break, the nice people at iRiver can always fix it for me. Amazons free shipping made it the cheapest price all around on the net, excluding used, UPS even got it to me four days early :)) ... any questions I'll be happy to answer them, email me at crazy187sin@hotmail.com.
This remote is fabulous. It works perfectly. The trick is that you will probably need to customize the settings online yourself (their defaults are a little too simplistic - for example, the remote assumed that I had hooked up several components directly to my TV rather than through the receiver, but once I programmed it to adjust the receiver appropriately for each component it worked perfectly). I don't think I will ever need to use the pile of component remotes ever again. Even the custom settings for the remote are very easy to set-up (and I am a relatively technologically inept woman). Previous reviewers have complained about three major flaws in the device: 1. didn't work properly; 2. quickly sucks the life out of batteries; and 3. completely dies after a short period of time. Well, so far so good. My Harmony passed the first test with flying colors. Time will tell for numbers 2 and 3. I will update my review as time passes, but for now I HIGHLY recommend this product.UPDATE: As promised, I am updating my review. I have had the remote for almost 6 months and it still works perfectly and I have never even had to change the batteries (as a comp, I have changed the batteries in my wireless mouse several times in the same time frame). As I said before, I HIGHLY recommend this remote.
I have had No problems whatsoever using this product. Double click the scroll lock key and it switches over to the computer with ease. The only thing that I think would be obvious is that you can only use your video camera on one computer , Using skype for instance. Other than that Sound is still the same on both as well as everything else.
I bought 4 of these to light my reception, They take a little work to put together and the top piece is plastic( the lampshade) but that is ok. at least it won't break on you. they put out a nice light.
I was hooked into the book immediately. I read several books per week, but found this book to be very disappointing. I haven't a clue what this author was trying to tell us. It is unfortunate because the writing and suspense was for the most part superb! The book didn't end....it did not leave you hoping for more (unless you are like me and wanted to understand what the past 700 pages were supposed to climax into!) It has been a long time since I have been this disappointed in a book. If someone could explain to me what Harriet learned from the torture she experienced, I would love to hear from you!
As mentioned in a previous review, this lock will not work with recessed ports. That means it won't work on any of the newer Dell 6400's. It will work on an older D620 or D630 where the port is in the back and not recessed. When it comes to Lenovo's, curiously it works on a T420, but not the T410. There is just a slight difference between the two ports.Other than that, it seems like a great design and it seems much more secure than a traditional lock. Two bolts, has a key. Nice and heavy.Would like to give it 3.5 stars, but I'll round up to 4 since that is not possible.
After owning this mouse for a while now, I can justifiably say, it's still the Greatest Mouse I have ever owned. It uses only one AA battery, and has a removable USB plug that fits into the bottom when not in use, shutting the mouse off, and saving the battery life. I use rechargable batteries and replace a recharged battery in it once a month. I use my computer 16-19 hours a day too. By far the greatest cordless mouse I own.
I shopped, bought, returned, shopped, read reviews, took a chance on this speaker, and have been happy ever since. I was stubborn and bought all my 5.1 components separately, but now I'm the man! This speaker firmly establishes where the middle is and delivers the range I like to hear in that position. I've grown more fond of it than my Sub-woofer, because there is a whole lot of talking on most of the time. Be it news or drama, music, or just background noise, this is the perfect middle speaker.
I purchsed them because of a fantastic review of them by consumer reports and I was not dissapointed. These are the first buds that have not ever fallen out of my ears and the sound quality is just amazing
Got the D50 recently after much research. Feels right and takes superb photos. Got it just in time for our son's wedding...and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. The one gig card and long battery life let me snap away without worry. Also, recommend the SB600 speedlight for the serious indoor stuff. (In my opinion, the model 800 is not worth the extra bucks). Highly recommend this camera for the serious amateur looking for an SLR! Nikon hit a home run with this one.
I have no issues with this in my Canon HS 300. Takes roughly the same amount of pictures as my OEM battery and is great for a spare. Small enough to toss in he side pocket of the case so I don't need to pack a charger. Can't go wrong for the price!
I ordered this for my mother in law....She decided that she wanted to have a digital camera and she did some research and this was one of the 2 cameras she looked at. It arrived just in time for her to take it on vacation to Florida. Now that she has it and has never used a digital camera before, she is loving it! Its VERY easy to use and takes nice pictures! Great first digital camera choice!
I purchased this case to carry my Olympus 2020. The newer Olympus 3030 and 3000 should fit nicely too. I debated buying a smaller bag which would fit the camera only, but the extra room has come in handy. I have a compact pair of binoculars and these fit snugly along with the camera in the main compartment.In the zip down front I store the manual, the remote, an extra memory card and a cable to connect to a TV. At family events it was great to see the pictures on TV right away.The case is well made, but it is not genuine leather, although it's hard to tell the difference. You can put your belt through the slot on the back, but it is somewhat bulky to carry this way. I prefer to use the shoulder strap. All in all an excellent product.Edited on 11/10/02: Case Logic has changed the design of this bag without changing the model number. I own the older horizontal version, not the bag pictured which has more of a vertical shape. Case Logic should have used a new model number when they updated the bag.
Amazon had to ship a replacement tripod to me due to it being damaged the first time. Both packages were packed very poorly and I am surprised the second tripod works properly.Once I was able to get past that, this tripod is what I expected. The quick-release heads are very useful if you have more than one camera. This tripod has bubble leveling on the tripod body, as well as on the heads. I would recommend this product to a casual photographer who is looking to stabilize their camera in almost any situation.
These were SD only and not the new kind. I bought these for a specific camera that I just got ($20 value). It may take the new cards, but I'm doubtful. It would take a card with more space, but you can't find 4 or 8 GB SD only anymore.
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.
This camera makes the worst video sound recordings I have ever heard. Scratchy and distorted. Worse than recordings by $5.00 recorders on $0.25 cassette tapes. I am returning mine today.
Wow! I am usually very careful with my electronics, but I managed to forget about this little thumb drive and put it in the wash. It went through an entire cycle in warm water, then through medium-high heat in the dryer, and came out working! I put it into my computer and it fired up immediately, no problems. This is a tough little gadget! Good job, Kingston!
This was a nice way to shop for people like myself that live in rural areas, no surprises. Thanks!
The overall quality of sound is very good - much better than my old speakers. They're not as loud as my old ones, probably because the individual wattage of the L&R; speakers is less, but they're still better. Matrix mode button on the remote basically forces 5.0 from 2.0. If someone is looking for really loud speakers they should probably get ones with more than 80 watts per channel.The headphone jack on the volume control is kinda lame, though... the control is too light for any movement of your head/body/rolling around in your rolly chair - it just drags the volume control all over, which pulls on the cords. So I just use the jack on my tower. The L&R; channel speakers could use longer cords. L channel cord barely reaches from the sub to the left side of my desk. They're about 48 inches, but the rear speakers have about 15 ft to play with and I have them on the other side of my room.
This is by far the best stand I have ever had. It works landscape, portrait, this angle and that angle, folds up to almost nothing! I take this with me anywhere my ipad2 goes.There are only 2 negatives but certainly not worth returning it1) The only way to use this with the charger is in landscape mode. Like I said, not huge but worth knowing.2) It seems that most of the time when I charge my ipad2, the charger is coming from the left. When you put the ipad in landscape with the button on the left, I inevitably end up sitting the volume buttons right on one of the legs. I can adjust it to make it work pushing it to one side or adjusting the width of the legs, but it was a little frustrating right out of the box.Well worth it. I may purchase a couple of more and give them as gifts.
I can't believe what a difference in comfort level while sitting at my desktop. I'm able to work longer and not feel so tired and stiff afterward. I never realized how truly uncomfortable I was, until I realized that I no longer am, if that makes any sense.
With an excellent price of only $250 you can't ask for more in such a great camera.
I bought the Tiffen 72mm UV filter for the Tamron 18-270VC lens I bought thru Amazon. Tiffen is one of the best filters around. I try to get one for every new lens I buy. I've used house-brand filters in the past, trying to save a few bucks, but have been disappointed with the quality of the glass and consequently the quality of my photos. Some people don't like adding another layer of glass to their lenses; my thinking, though, is that I'd rather replace a scratched filter than a scratched, much more expensive lens!! And in all my years of shooting, I haven't found the Tiffen filter to detract from my images. The Tiffen gets very high marks from me!!
I have had a home theater setup since 2000, and it has only been getting more and more complex. Sure, maybe you only have a remote or two, but if you are like me, you spend a LOT of time switching inputs, pushing multiple buttons, sliding sliders, and generally gyrating in order to run your gear.The Harmony 880 solved all that. I am down to ONE remote and with the click of a button can switch between watching a DVD and watching TV with our HD DVR. I used to have to help my wife with that kind of switching, but no more.Sure, I spent several hours "playing" with it in order to set it up and get it "just so", but it was fun doing so, and the end result well worth it.And the price now, though still quite a bit, is very low. Pick your's up TODAY! You deserve it.
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!!!
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 just love this lamp. It is exactly what I was wanting. Very attractive in my room; and it provides great lighting. Very pleased with this purchase.
There is plenty of room with this bag. I can carry my 17" laptop and 1000+ page networking books and notebooks (as in paper notebooks). One feature I was looking for was smaller front pockets and this bag has them. I can put my wireless mouse in one, my glasses in another and all my pens and key fobs and business cards size things in yet another and still have room left over.One problem, if you consider it a problem, is the bags is kind of big. Some people at work call it my parachute (it's really not that bad). It does fit just find under the seat on an airplane but if you had it fully loaded you might have to squish it in there. On the front of it you can unclip it and there is a couple net type of pockets behind the front part there. I'm not really sure what that is for..maybe shoes? Shoes might be too big but flip flops or something might fit in there.I was looking at a bag at Best Buy for $99 that was not as good as this one.
This is a very strong and protective camera bag. Will fit all small and some mid sized cameras. Has plenty of compartments to carry other items (extra batteries, mem cards, etc. Includes nice shoulder strap plus a belt loop. Seems very waterproof for rainy weather too.My advice is to shop around when buying this item. You can find the same item many dollars cheaper than what the price Kodak want.At any rate, this is a good bag to have.
I will make it shortTHE GOOD* The player supports GIGA MP3/WMA. it playes MP3s and WMAs burned on a dvd, so your entire library can be within your fingertips in less number of discs.* Very Good DVD player* great soundTHE BAD* Pooooooorr featured MP3 player* secondary display screen is very unclear day or night. I have to switch to the main screen to see what's going on. the brightness, contrast cannot be changed as far as I tried hard. I emailed the customer support, and it's been 2 weeks now. nothing from them.* No Ipod control. it is just an auxiliary input. basically for any kind of audio/video output device such as playstation, mp3 players, camcorders, ...etc. nothing special for the ipod. some players out there have the ipod dial displayed on the main screen and you can control it from there, no need to take your eyes of the road.* Does not support playlists.* Does not support filtering/browsing by artist ot album or even genre. ALL in one big list.* Does not View Folders in one screen to help you choose a specific folder to listen to. you have to skip pages and pages to get to what you want.* No Visualizer. some players like clarion gives you visualization and some kind of animation while a file is played. like windows media player.* Does not show detailed info about the song being played the way Ipod or its rivals do. the monitor sticks to the big list and in the middle bottom of the screen astist/album/year is displayed one at a time.THE UGLY* terrible insensitive FM tuner. it skips stations as if they are not there when a very standard FM tuner detects them.------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want my suggestion:instead of buying this. get yourself a decent AV player (Ipod video, creative M vision, ....) with a OSD monitor. and you will be on top of all of that. this product does not substitute for an mp3 player.
I purchased this device to replace an RF device that failed after 10 years. The Belkin was inexpensive, and my previous experience with Belkin products has been very good. It was easy to install and it works. I attached it to an old Sharp TV and a cheap DVD player. The video on the TV is much improved with this module, so I assume that the old RF device was at fault. However, if you raise the volume above a specific level, a hum can be heard through the speaker. I keep the sound moderate, and the hum is hardly noticeable. For this price you can't go wrong.
This is my first wireless mouse, and I couldn't be happier with it. The size is perfect for my hand. It's nice not to "fight" with a wired mouse anymore. I find that I have better precision when working with my graphics.
I've had an Etrex. And I must say this product is 10 times better.1)Satellite acquisition is good.2) Really easy to use.3) Fits great in the hand.and last but very important. BIG LCD.Great Buy.
The router functioned very well for the period it actually turned on. It wasn't terrible to set up. This was my first home networking experience and I managed to both set it up physically and connect it to two computers, my ps3, and my network Brother printer without a problem. I also was able to secure it quite easily. I had few problems throughout the router's lifetime, but the lifetime only lasted one year and just over one month.I purchased the router late November of 2008, and it died January 2010.I had to disconnect the router at one point. When I reconnected it, it refused to turn on again. I tried to plug it in with five different outlets in the house (I couldn't believe it'd died) and the router proved to be dead. Its unacceptable to have a product fail two months after its purchased-conveniently just outside its warranty period. I would recommend steering away from D-link entirely. A family member also purchased the DIR 625, and that one failed within the warranty period. He was able to get a scratched up refurbished model to replace his faulty one. I would highly recommend steering away from D-link entirely and buying a router from a company that provides a lower failure rate. I'm currently going to try my luck with a linksys wrt160. I'll add that review when I've spent enough time with it to provide useful info.
I ordered the pink one I wanted a small mouse and a cordless mouse this one was perfect until I spilled chocolate milk on it dont do that and im sure this mouse will work a very long time
I bought this to view standard DVD's on my hdtv. Easy to use and hook up. The picture looks great as well.
I would strongly advise against getting this printer. After several months, it spits out blank pages. This seems to be (a) extremely common and (b) a hardware problem. Epson is replacing people's printers with the 4800. They have offerred to "fix" mine (out of warranty). Before even considering this printer, google "Epson cX4600 blank pages" and beware. Also, I'm fed up with the cost and rapid consumption of Epson ink cartridges. Avoid!
I have used this earphones for about a week and already they dont work. yes they r comfy but that doesnt matter if you cant hear sound from them. the right side only works when it wants too... so i dont think i would recommend this brand
I brought it so I could record TV shows on a sd card and watch on my palm. However I have not learn to work it yet? I don't want to give it a bad rating, however I'm pretty good with equipment but haven't been able to work this device yet?
The tv have good definition, style , design, on image the colors and pictures look great , but the sound is really poor, tiny sound, is minor than stereo!!!sharp is a good brand but in this model the sound is terrible ,sorry but is important make a integral performance in tv, picture -audio video, is possible the atractive is your price, really cheap, if you need a low price this is your best decision, repeat only the sound is ....ummm, but the others conditions is a good lcd -tv.
As someone who likes retro things, this radio appealed to me.There were more favorable reviews than unfavorable. So, I took a chance.I am very pleased with its appearance, size and the quality of sound.If you are considering this radio, I highly recommend it.
Love it. It's great. Easy to use. Small. Excellent. No complaints.
This works very well, the roller bar does not get hung up like another model, and the coating makes it so easy to roll. I only gave it 4 stars because I'm having to alternate between this and a track ball to keep my hands and forearms from cramping. I don't know if that's because of the mouse or my muscles. It's a very good mouse substitute.
I haven't found anything wrong with this HDMI cable so far. I used it several times, the sound was great same as the quality image. I must say that I haven't tried any other HDMI cable so I can't really say if out there are others that offer a better quality, I can't compare.Anyway, the delivery was on time and the cable was good, I loved it!
These envelopes aren't fancy, but provide better protection than other ones that aren't prefolded, but are less expensive. Has an internal perforation so you can always tell which end is up.
I should begin by saying that I like Linksys, I've owned a WRT54GS for about 5 months and use their subscription blocking service and have been very happy with it. Backed by Cisco, I think they build solid products.That is, with the exception of the Wireless Range Expander. Last week, I purchased the Linksys WRE54G. We have a 802.11g wireless network and we wanted to expand it to a second building on our property. In order to do this, I realized I would need something to expand the range and also an ethernet bridge because I wanted to be able to use some wired ethernet devices without stringing wires. For the range expander device, I had been looking at different solutions for some time and, despite some negative reviews, I thought the WRE54G was worth a try.I brought it home and opened up the packaging looking for the documentation. After looking through the box twice, I realized that one of the little two page brochures enclosed was all the documentation enclosed! This made me a bit nervous right off, but I had hopes that maybe the setup really would be that easy.I was wrong.I put in the setup CD and clicked the setup button. Simple so far. Clicked next, and next again. Setup was now going to locate my Linksys router to establish a link. Sounds good and since the WRE54G only works with three Linksys products, how hard could this be, right? Click next...a few seconds pass...NO WIRELESS NETWORK IN RANGE. What? I'm only a few feet from my router. I'll try again. It was surely just a mistake. So I tried again, and again, and again to no avail. OK, so now I'll disable the encryption (even though it is supposed to support WEP 128 bit) and try again. Nope, didn't work. OK, how about the auto configuration button. Nope, that didn't work either. So I went online to try to find more information. Linksys.com didn't help. Google...there we go. But the info I got really wasn't very good news. Several people had lots of trouble setting this range expander up and though I am not a novice on computer issues, I didn't understand the settings they were saying I'd need to change. Boy, this was taking awhile and it still wasn't working. OK, resort to calling Linksys. I got a customer service rep without too much of a delay and went through my problem. I tried to explain what steps I had already taken but in typical patronizing form, they dismissed all the information I gave them and started from scratch. OK, I guess I handle that. So we went through various settings, tried the auto config button (again!), reset the device, changed more settings...and on...and on. Finally, after an hour of work, the rep said that I would have to upgrade the firmware and she would transfer me to the senior tech support rep. OK, maybe we're making progress. So I get the senior tech and we start the process and hello, hello, are you there? They disconnected me! OK, start over. Call in again, explain (quite frustrated) what happened and I need to speak to the senior tech. OK, they'll transfer me. Finally. After being on hold for 15 minutes, as they are transferring me, they disconnected me again! This can't be happening. Try one more time. So the third call to tech support. I explain everything again and ask to speak to the senior tech. He refuses and says I can't speak with him. What?!? I explained everything again. No, he reiterated, you cannot speak with the senior tech. OK, so now what? The tech would help me. So even though I had done all this once, he went back to the beginning and made me redo everything I did with the first tech. After 45 minutes, he finally was able to get it up and running. OK, two hours with tech support and two disconnects later, it's finally working. So, I asked for his help turning encryption back on and here comes the blow, "The wireless range expander doesn't work with any encryption, in fact, if you turn encryption on, it will screw up your entire network. We know that it's published that it works with encryption but this is a known issue and we'll have new firmware out soon" WHAT! That one floored me. They are selling a product that says it works with WEP encryption when it's a "known issue" to Linksys that not only will it not work but in all likelihood will mess up your entire network. I pressed the tech rep for a date on the firmware release and he wouldn't answer. I said that if they hadn't gotten firmware released in the 6 months since the product came out I wasn't sure that "soon" would arrive very quickly. I then asked to speak with a manager and, after putting me on hold for another several minutes, the tech returned and promptly hung up on me! Very bad customer service, Linksys! (2+ hours, 2 disconnects, 1 hang up and a product that doesn't work).The wireless range expander was returned the next day.OK, so now you're disappointed that a product you thought would solve all your problems, doesn't really work after all. But here comes the good ending. In my online searches find info on how to get the Linksys Wireless Range Expander to work, I came across another solution. I purchased a Linksys WRT54G router and loaded third party Sveasoft firmware onto it (available at www.sveasoft.com). After some tweaking and getting settings correct (the people in the Sveasoft forums were a great help), I have the router set up as a repeater (via WDS) WITH ALL 4 ETHERNET PORTS WORKING as a wireless bridge!!! This cut my costs by two thirds. In my original plans, I thought I'd have to pay $99 for the Linksys Wireless Range Expander and another $100 or so for a wireless Ethernet bridge but by going with the WRT54G router w/Sveasoft firmware, it only cost me only $49 (router) and $20 (Sveasoft). It's been a rock solid connection with my main router, dramatically increased my wireless range, given me usable Ethernet ports without any additional wiring, and I can still use the subscription URL/parental control service from Linksys since my main router has original Linksys firmware. I couldn't' be happier.Just stay away from the Wireless Range Expander (WRE54G)...
Unlike the previous one I'd ordered, which was cheap and had me spilling toner all over when I opened the silver wrapper, this one was intact, installed easily, and produced high print quality. I paid more for this one, but still less than OEM.
Who knew my Compaq Laptop would keep going strong... so long. With this new battery installed... maybe another five years. No problems with this battery.
the design is great and the feel of the touch of the keys is great, I previously tried a Microsft wireless keyboard/mouse and it sucked, but this keyboard is really great in all its aspects
Yes, it was inexpensive. Yes, it had many features and was easy to program and use. Yes, the display looked very cool. And in less than four weeks of use the remote's backlight quit working. Two weeks later the thing was dead in the water despite fresh batteries.I threw it away and bought a cheap 4-in-1 from Walmart for $8. It's still working fine six months later.
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.
I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas because the docking speaker she had didn't work too well. Both her & her brother were amazed at how clear & loud the sound is on the Cyber Acoustics! She can turn the volume way up (too loud for me to listen too & I wear hearing aids!) & the clarity is awesome! For the price, this is excellent! She hasn't tried it outdoors yet but I'm sure it will be fine. I recommend this product.
I bought three of these for my daughter and I. They work for charging but don't do audio. I read about the audio limitation before I purchased them so pleased to get three more chargers for a minimal price.
Purchased these additional slides for our children's microscope and they are great learning materials. We spend lots of time viewing the additional slides; great educational product.
I wanted a digital cable to connect my dvd player (inexpensive, but decent) to my receiver. Although I could have used an optical digital cable, since my receiver has 2 optical inputs and the dvd player comes with both optical and coax audio outs, I decided to get the coax, since it is sturdier than the optical cables. The sound seems crisp and clear to me, and I have had no problems with any interference with the TV picture, which one reviewer insists must happen any time anyone uses this cable to hook up their dvd player--I'm sorry he has had problems with his set up, but I have had none, and, contrary to his assertion in his review that no one who reviews this cable positively could ever have used it, I have used no other cable with my dvd player and have encountered no problems. (Did he possibly try to use it to connect his DVD player to the video-in of his TV?)
This product gets used 20-40 minutes per day on average. I also use it around the house as a portable radio so it gets 1-3 hrs of use maybe once every other week. They say the battery life is 80 hrs, but that must be if you use it 80 straight hours. We received the radio in early March, put in 3 batteries, and they are still going strong (it is now December). Amazing. Sometimes I am shocked when I find a consumer electronic product that works well, works simply, and works reliably. This is one of those products.
Great product, I have ordered several of these already and haven't found anything wrong besides it not being the same cable after five or six cables. Cable delivers same quality as my shielded brand cables. I have tried on 720p Panasonic and on a 1080p Visio and both look great. Buy more than one they are useful, I even have given some away to friends to show off a great cable it is. I am currently using it for my xbox360.
The Infinity Beta 20 are perhaps the very best bookshelf speaker in the sub-$1000 category, they compare favorably with models offered from B&W;, Paradigm, PSB, NHT, Wharfedale, Monitor Audio, and Mission, and the fact that they routinely sell for less than $200/pair makes them the singular best bargain in Hi-Fi today. I've owned mine for several years now, and absolutely love them.The reviewer who stated that they have poor mid-range could not be more wrong, IMHO. Mids & voices are airy & holographic, bass is plays extremely deep & tight due to the use of that C.M.M.D. which is a proprietary material also used by Infinity's sister company Revel, and highs are very well dispersed as a result of the use of a wave-guided tweeter, which is also composed of C.M.M.D., which contributes to how well integrated this speaker sounds.The speaker is substantial, attractive, and very solidly built.I use these speakers in a simple 2-channel set-up along with the equally excellent Harman Kardon HK3485 Stereo Receiver and DVD37 DVD/CD Player, with some budget cables & stands, and the result is simply breathtaking, and for a system that cost about $500, you could do no finer.
The product works fine and I had no trouble getting it from the vendor
Even with updated drives this keyset was onrecognized on the PS/2 version of the Z-Board.
At first I had it hanging under the shower head where it would occasionally get a splash. On the 3rd or 4th shower water got into it and it quit working. I put it in the bedroom for a couple of weeks to dry out and it worked again. Then I put it on the window sill in the shower where it would rarely get water on it but it didn't last long there either. I let it dry out again and put it on a self over the sink in the bathroom where it would never get wet but apparently the steam condensed inside it because there was water in it again (I could see tiny little drops on the inside of the display). After that I threw it a way. Needless to say I was very disappointed in a Shower Radio I couldn't even keep in the bathroom let a lone the shower itself.
hi was disappointed was a cheap made in china product very poor and will be put in the rubbish. was not decribed well at all!
I like to hike and backpack, and a friend recently turned me on to geocaching. After a lot of research, and I mean A LOT, I decided to go with the Vista hCX because it seemed to do everything in a small compact unit. The unit is pretty rugged, apparently waterproof (although I don't want to find out) and has a great color screen.First the user interface has a TON of features but it's not terribly intuitive. I have to say I'm pretty quick to learn technology like this, and I didn't have much trouble learning how to do all of the things I want to do with this. The only complaint with the unit itself is that the screen is kind of small, but honestly what can you expect in a little handheld? I would say the screen works great considering the small size, and I really shouldn't complain since I wanted something small.The basemap is useless. I would recommend purchasing the Topo maps for this, which I did. The Topo maps have a lot of detail including lakes and streams. The unit seems to know exactly where I am at all times with considerable accuracy, but I have to say I feel the Topo map is a little off. There were times where I was hiking along the shore of a lake, and the unit said I was walking in the lake. Although the unit itself is really accurate, where I was hiking (Jefferson Park, Mt. Jefferson Oregon) the map itself seemed to be off by about 20 feet. However, when I got home and downloaded my tracks to the computer and looked at it on Google Earth, the track looked perfectly accurate. Actually that's one of the coolest features of this unit, the fact that you can look at your tracks on Google Earth - it is a lot of fun to do that after a long hike.The City Navigator maps are pretty incredible too. I never expected a little unit like this to know where all of the restaurants, ATMs, grocery stores, banks, etc are, AND it gives turn-by-turn directions. I'm very impressed that this unit can do that.Overall I recommend this unit. There are very few flaws, the biggest being that some people might find it difficult to use, but believe me it's not THAT bad. Like I said I have found out how to use it and customize it the way I want, but it's not terribly intuitive. If you are in need of a handheld unit, I say the current market price of $230 is well worth it.
I wanted to get a home theater system for my tv for a while now. It was suggested to me to try computer speakers. Well, since I have the Logitech Z-2300 at work (sweet stuff), I wanted to stay with them and get a 5:1 system. After careful research I decided on the X-540. What a deal! When I first plugged them in, I heard sounds on even commercials that I had never heard before. When I was watching a movie that had a thunder storm, I had to look outside because it sounded so real. I used to have to crank my tv sound up to hear it over screaming birds and an a.c. Now I have no problem. I don't have to turn these speakers up too loud and I can hear everything and my neighbors don't complain. Granted, the wires are a little short but that can be fixed with extensions. This is an inexpensive surround sound system.
Figured if it's made by Sony it should work first try with the PS3, not the cheapest but well worth the quality.
I have been a DVR user through Cox Cable for approx. 1 yr, and have always been disappointed. I have kept my eye on Tivo for some time, and when my DVR box went out for the 2nd time, I decided it was time to try Tivo. I got a refurbished Series2 DVR that was free for signing a 1 yr commitment for $12.95 per month.I received the Tivo only 2 days after I ordered, very impressive since I didn't pay to have it shipped that quickly. The setup was reasonably straight forward. I had heard so much about Tivo that I had very high expectations, and here are the problems I encountered that surprised me:1) My first mistake was not recognizing that you have to get a Dual tuner unit to be able to record 2 seperate programs (DVR does this automatically). So I ordered the wrong unit. To be honest, I don't see how this service is very useful at all with only a single tuner, my family relies on dual tuners A LOT. I am shocked that Tivo even offers a single tuner system, to me it's like a tricycle compared to a 10 speed, a dual tuner is so much more useful.2) I thought I would be able to hook up a wireless receiver to connect to my home network. No, you have to buy theirs for $40 to $50. Since I didn't know that, I had to rely on the phone line option. This really stinks, it is very very very slow. I spent 2 hrs trying to download one days programming, the system kept getting interuppted during download (yes I disabled call waiting).3) When you use the online program guide, it covers up the entire screen. My Cox DVR puts the TV in upper right corner (approx. 1/4) asnd the rest of the screen lets you see the guide. We use this all of the time to see if there is anything better on, but that won't work so well with Tivo. Plus, scrolling up and down is painfully slow, the screen takes for ever to refresh.4) Similarly to item 3 above, when you review recorded programs the show you are watching is turned off completely, you can only see the Tivo guide. Again, Cox DVR lets me look at my list and delete files etc.. all while my TV program stays visible in the upper right corner.5) Remote wouldn't work with my 42" Akai plasma. I can't fault Tivo too much on this one, none of the universal remotes seem to work with this TV for some reason.I did love some of the Tivo features and wish my Cox DVR had them:1) Wishlist2) Tivo Suggestions3) Can access your Tivo through internet4) View photo's through Tivo.In the end my items # 3 and 4 were things I just couldn't get past, so I returned my Tivo. They were friendly and helpful and I really wanted to like this product, but in my opinion it's not able to compete with the speed and power of the Cable companies DVR.
I want to split 1 TV signal to 7 station, at first I am concern if the signal will become too weak. But this device is pretty good, signal is still ok. Certainly, the program I am using is very low end, nothing related to HD. For my purpose, this prodcut is good.
The Good: I ended up getting the cap a day before the earliest delivery estimate, so that's always a good thing. Everything was included in the package down to the warranty documentation from Power Acoustik. Seems like a pretty sturdy made componentThe Bad: Only downside was that the mounting brackets are made from a fairly cheap plastic, so I don't know how well they will hold up
Great pci card. Installed without any problems. XP recognized it and set it up right away. No problems.
This lens features a good zoom range, that gives us nice wide-angle scenics and groups, mid-range couple shoots, and acceptable head-and-shoulder shots. The lens is of middle weight, but feels solid, and has a smooth zoom control.The internal focusing is quick, but a bit noisier than Canon USM designs, and does not allow for "focus on demand" (while still set to autofocus). When switched to manual, the focusing is easy to use.The lens comes standard with the petal type lens hood, and has a warranty considerably longer than Canon's.The real charm of this lens is the fast F2.8 throughout the zoom range. It's great for general available light photography, but at it's best as a wedding lens. The range will do the groups and couples, the larger aperture will increase our flash range, increase our ability to get the background to come out in flash shots, and increase the ability of the camera to focus accurately in low light.
I have had one of these SanDisk 512MB drives for well over three years. It stays on my keychain and takes a beating. The cover was lost during the first month I had it. My keys have been dropped in a stream while camping, in an ice cooler full of beer, sat out in the sun at the beach, been thrown and dropped a thousand times, and this thing has never failed. I have never lost a file on it or had any corrupt data. I have read reviews that later SanDisk items are less sturdy. I have wanted to buy a 2 or 4 gig drive but they look flimsy compared to my iron clad 512. Mine has part of the metal casing through the key chain loop too. Others look like its just plastic and apparently break. This one won't. It is only 512 MB, but if you want indestructibility, this is the one you want.
I am a small office user who purchased the FR114P after much research, and was concerned about some of the negative reviews I'd read here and elsewhere. I have been very impressed with this product. Set up could not have been easier, and I am not very experienced at installing hardware. I liked the fact that as a less experienced user, the default settings did all the work and I did not have much to program in at the outset. This will enable me to make changes later as I learn more, but didn't prevent me from getting up and running in only a few minutes.Edit: I am adding to this review after having owned the product for 15 months. Last month, after a little over a year with no problems, my unit failed in the same way as a few other reviewers have described. The test light wouldn't shut off, and there was a "hissing" sound like something was fizzling inside the box. I called customer service, and they were extremely helpful. They walked me through a few steps to try to reset the unit, and when that didn't work, they gave me an RMA to replace the unit, no hassle. There is a 3 year warranty. About a week later, I had a new unit (you can get it faster, but you have to pay). I still like the functionality and ease of use of the product. I just hope the new one lasts. I have downgraded my rating from 5 to 4 stars for this reason.
Easy to install works just fine, programs that came with it are useful also Thanks
Same slim shape as the previous MacBook pros; but the speed is incredible. Awesome with sound and video editing.Only problem I still have with MacBooks is that they have too few USB ports for users with printers/scanners/external hardrives etc.
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.
It worked right away as I plugged it in. I already own a VCR and so now I have plugged in the DVD player and VCR into my TV, and it all works well. Picture quality is great, and so far nothing has broken on me. However I had to buy a component video-audio cable to plug it and my VCR into the TV simultaneously. That cost me an extra $10.
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.
so far i've had this camera for about a week and im am pleased with everything. its actually my 10th digital camera and i think i've finally found one that i like. it takes beautiful pictures, film good movies and it also has great sound. Its also smaller than any other camera i've bought and better looking. i think it takes pictures better at night though and sometimes that a good thing. buy it cause its very nice!!!
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.
I don't know why some people who post reviews are so incredibly picky. For paying a little over 10 dollars for these headphones, they are absolutely amazing. They play loud and clean at very low volume levels. They fit in the ear very nicely and DO NOT come out with a simply shake of the head. They have a very nice clean bass sound that is strong for such a economically-priced set of headphones. It has great range of frequency response and the cord is a perfect length for any person's application/use. These are simply an excellent set of headphones for the price. For all you music lovers out there like myself, if you want to hear clean crisp sound right in your ear canal at an extremely affordable price, go with the ED21's. Besides, those that go farther in the ear cause canal damage and thus loss of hearing anyways. These are a best-bet, no doubt.
I read other reviews on this modem and I was leery about getting it since many people were so annoyed by how technical it could get to setup this modem and lots of compatibility issues. I was not worried about the technical issues since I work in an IT job. The compatibility was my worry but, I gave the modem a try anyways and I am glad that I did.You open the box up, you hook it up like your old one but you have to hook a computer directly to it first to complete the setup. You tap into the modem's web wizard, you hit the auto detect and it looks for the DSL signal, once it finds it, it will change its settings to match the incoming signal and the wizard is done with a success screen. That is it!!!! I could not believe it, I was done in just 6 minutes and that included the time it took to open the shrink wrap and hook the modem up. Of course I was prepared after reading all of the forums and such because I was afraid after reading about all the nightmares others were having with the setup. I tell you what, it was so easy even a caveman can do it!!! The instructions in the manual for the more advanced items were even simple to follow in plain English, not like the manuals that I am use to reading.I don't know about the other carriers but, I have Verizon DSL hi speed service and it was one of the mentioned issue Internet service providers in a couple of forums. It detected everything just fine and I have not had issue with anything since I installed it a few weeks ago. If you are having issues like I did with Verizon's crap modems, I recommend you get this one as a replacement.
On the hotshoe - it's a speedlight. It's bright. It meters well. I like using AA batteries. If you're only going to use this on the hotshoe, there's nothing special about it. But take off, and...It's amazing. If your camera works as a CLS (creative lighting system) commander, you can set this flash up anywhere in the room and it will automatically fire when you take your picture. It will also 'pre-flash' and adjust it's output to correctly expose your image. CLS is why this is is expensive, and it's really worth it.If your camera doesn't support being a CLS commander (my old D50 did not), you'll need to get a unit that connects to the hotshoe (like the SB-800) in addition to this speedlight.
I was rather unimpressed with the cheap cardboard-like slip cover that you have to remove to scan in 35mm film strips. After 20 scans, the scanner stopped working. I emailed cannon support and after a few emails, they informed me that the scanner was defective. Wonderful. Next time, I'm getting an Epson.
After some extensive research, I settled on the D50 as the best value in the dSLR market. I worked it down to the D50, the D70s, and the Canon Digital Rebel.It was my goal to jump from taking a bunch of point-and-shoot photos with my much-beloved Fuji camera to really learning photography with some level of sophistication by jumping to a DSLR with some real power.I am still working my way along the learning curve as a photographer, but I have been thrilled with the d50. I had the benefit of a friend with a d70 and was able to handle that camera extensively before my purchase. It has some added features, but if you, like me, are not at a photography level where you need cutting-edge stuff like depth-of-field preview, you would never know the difference. I have yet to take a photograph and have the feeling that I wish I had spent the extra money on the d70. It may well be that this is an "entry-level" dSLR, but if that is a fair description, it is also fair to say that the "entry" point is very high. More often than not, the phrases "value" or "entry-level" imply "get ready to be disappointed." That is definitely NOT the case here. If you've never had a pro-level dSLR, at least, you'll feel like you're using a Ferrari.One concession I did make to the d70 was the lens, however. The consensus on the lens is that the d70 comes with a better base lens than the d50, so I bought the d50 body and the d70 kit lens separately. I've been very happy with the results.
I got it instantly and now i can get black ops revolution :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
There is a reason this mouse costs so much more than competing "gaming" mice...it is the best one out there! No problems with the install or setup - the buttons are configurable - it is a comfortable fit for large or small hands - it is worth the price if you can afford it. The fact that it looks sharp is just a bonus. The precision can't be beat - well, not yet.
Microsoft really knows how to build hardware. Very comfortable, I have 2 of them, one at home and one at work. I use them 20 hrs a day, and have nothing but praise.Highly Recommended!
I fell victim to the "how bad can it really be" statement and boy did I get burned. This is by far the worst piece of networking equipment that I have ever touched. I have been in the business 8 years, I am an MCSE in NT and Win2k as well as a CCNA. I say that only to state that I know how to setup networks and this POS box wouldn't even allow a consistent internet connection. Plus, like any good tech, you setup the network then and only then try to add the VPN. Well as soon as you turn on the VPN access in this router the machine completely changes it's local network settings. Do not buy this. Find something else. I'm going to get a firwall/VPN unit then try and add the wireless later. By the way, the tech support was horrible. I actually had to teach them things about networking, which means that they were useless for me.
Just received and installed my 2632W PC Card. I installed it on a Dell Inspiron 8200 laptop running WINXP Home. I am using it with a SMC7004AWBR Barricade wireless router. The setup was very simple, using the installation CD that came with the card. The driver worked flawlessly first time and I was able to communicate immediately. I have tested the range of the card, going &quot;upstairs&quot; and the other end of the house and the signal strength is better than my SMC PC wireless adapter in my desktop. I would definitely recommend this product.
I bought the Mitsubishi 73" in June 2006, had it for a year with AWESOME results. Sold my house and the guy who bought it loved the TV so much that he wanted to buy it with the house. Bought a new house and bought the latest 73" mitsu available (73734), and I've had it now for about 3 months....better than ever. I've had about 5 friends buy the same TV after seeing how awesome this set is. You feel like you're at the game with this awesome tv. I never take the time to write reviews....but this TV is worth it. For under $3k.....best tv for the money.
I got this unit from my father who had it lying around his house brand new in a box in Nov 05. Sure enough, after 90 days use it stop working. I checked it out and found no power was going to the unit. I confirmed it with a repair place ( I had no warrenty) who said they could fix it. After reading these reviews, why bother! I'll just go out and buy a better unit next time!I have a cheap Cyberhouse Recorder that had problems till I bought a $10 computer fan which cooled off the unit and now it works flawless everytime. It has got to be a HEAT issue with these units (have you ever notice how hot they get???).
I bought two of this DVD player. I really enjoyed the USB input. You can plug in your external HD and USB drive to play downloaded movies and videos. FYI, it only supports FAT32 format. It also has region free support.
It's hard to verify the actual quality of this product without a disaster. I have always trusted APC surge protectors and UPSs.
It wasn't the easiest thing to transfer photos from a computer and to delete the "samples" on the frame was no picnic either, but once learned it becomes easier.I went from frustrated to happy, soon enough.
I have been holding out for such a long time because of all the quality/reliability issues I've read on here and numerous other sites. Notwithstanding the reliablity issue--as I just got my player and can't discuss how long it will last--I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this player. It indeed plays almost every format out there. The only format lacking for my needs is Realvideo (yes, most people don't like Realvideo but I have certain files I download which are encoded in Realvideo format so that would be one format I'd wish this player supported.) But other than this issue, I LOVE this player. It plays everything and when connected via the component video cables, it's absolutely beautiful. Considering the price, I'm just amazed how well it performs. I'm thinking of getting another one for the bedroom, as we need the xvid/divx playing feature. We rarely will use the DVD playing feature of our dvd players. I wish all DVD players would play MPEG4/xvid/divx format.My comments on the remote. Indeed the remote is severely lacking, but I can accept that because of the price of this unit. I gave this review 4 stars because of the remote. Otherwise, I love this unit. I can't expect much more for this unit.Of course I am concerned about the durability of this unit. I hope it lasts longer than 9 months, but even if it's only 9 months, I paid less than $60 for this unit, so it won't bother me too much. That's less than a nice meal for two.I would suggest anyone who has been holding out to buy one immediately. Give it a try for yourself. I love mine and I can't imagine living without it now!
It was in excellent condition and it was exactly what I needed, since I do not have an auxiliary plug in my car.
If you buy these antennas, make sure you buy them somewhere that will take returns with no hassles! I paid $30 and got essentially nothing.I have a Hauppauge wireless Media MVP, which is a device that allows you to stream movies and music wirelessly over 802.11g from your computer to your TV. It is a device that is known for its crummy wireless performance, and its cheap antenna seems to be soldered onto its circuit board.I could only get -55dbm (3/5 bars) from the Hauppauge device even though my laptop got a full 54mpbs in every corner of my 1200sq.ft. condo. Therefore, I purchased these antennas for my AP hoping I could improve things that way. My device is only about 60 feet away from my access point, on the same floor, and has to penetrate 3 walls.The addition of these antennas only got me to -48dbm on the Media MVP (3/5 bars), still not good enough to stream video reliably. I am stuck with running a long Cat5 patch cable through my hallway, which is a danger for tripping over and looks ugly.Many other people have found these antennas to be a rip off. Make sure you can get your money back.
After several years, I wore the first one out and am glad to have the replacement. It does everything i want.
After reading the reviews here, I hesitated about buying this display for a long time. Now, I have purchased one and have used it for 3 months and can state it is by far the best I've used in 20 years of all-day computer work on perhaps 16 systems. I've had zero problems with the dead pixels or the pink screens or any other issues. This is much easier on my eyes and causes less strain that my 15 inch Powerbook G4 display. I'd say buy it!
This is my first HDMI cable so I cannot compare it to higher priced cables, but I went from a component cable setup to this and everything seems to work just fine. Currently I am viewing at 1080i resolution max and do not have Blu Ray or PS3 or anything like that to report the performance on those, but for my HD through digital cable it works just fine. I honestly do not see an improvement over using a component cable, but I LOVE having just one wire instead of five! So for me, the $5 total price shipped was excellent and I actually ordered two more of these.
Great product for the money. Not the fastest, but what do you want for this price!
The quality on the product overall is astonishingI am using this product in my office all the time.Fast transfer even in high temperature environment.Don't think twice. BUY IT.
Installed without a hitch, does what it's supposed to. However I am not taxing its' speed in my installation. Recommended.
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.
Wow, I am shocked at all of the negative reviews about this printer. My college son bought this printer awhile ago and encouraged me to get one. I did and it works great!I really like the dura ink. I like not having to worry about projects being ruined because of a bit of moisture.Yes, if the ink's out you can't print. My solution is to have back up ink cartridges. I have not had any problems with clogged printer heads. I had to toss a Canon printer away because of printer head problems. Now I own an i560 Canon and an Epson C86 and I use the Epson more than the Canon.
The Bose speakers have given me a whole new music life on my computer. Itunes radio stations come alive (I have a Mac G4) . DVD's are more exciting (However, usually watch DVD's on my home theater). They are simple to install and attractive to look at. The sound is crisp and true. There is no subwoofer but the bass is very adequate for computer sound sources.I would highly recommend.
I bought 2 of these HDMI cables and they don't work. I was hooking my Playstation 3 up to my tv, and the tv didn't recognize the cable, displaying a message on screen saying "No Cable Detected." I grabbed the cable that came with my tv and used it, and it worked just fine.These are ABSOLUTE JUNK, DO NOT BUY THEM.
this is just what I needed to connect my tv to my son's PS3. It arrived just as expected and on time.
The item works well...I was satisfied. It's a great for running...and inexpensive too!!
I sold my Canon 40D and lenses (Including L glass) to fund my purchase of the Sigma SD14. I miss the low light ability and the all around speed of the 40D. I miss the superior battery life and the ability to shoot full frame (If I bought another camera body) with the same lenses that I invested in for the Canon. I miss the stable operation (No lock-ups) of the 40D. The Canon 40D is an excellent camera, and is hands down a highly recommended option for many people who are into photography, I really do miss it in many ways.But wait, this isn't a review of the Canon 40D, it is a review of the Sigma SD14. I would not trade back my SD14 with all of it's quirks (You must have read about them all if you got this far, and are interested in buying one) for the 40D. The reason is that when I look at my photos, I realize that nothing in my budget could get me anywhere near the quality of the images that I get from the SD14. I'm not a very good photographer, I'm still learning every day. But the learning experience is full of excitement with what this camera can produce. I don't care about all of what this camera cannot do when I sit down and have a look at what it can do- which is reward the effort of taking pictures with images that invoke everything from thoughts of "wow, did I really take that picture?" to a deep feeling in my gut that I really can one day arrive at my goal of producing images that reflect how I see the world.For those of you who can afford to add the SD14 to your current system- you are in a fortunate position to explore this little gem without giving up on the stronger points (High ISO, high speed, stability, etc.) of your current camera.For those of you who are thinking about getting started with digital SLR's, keep reading everything you can on the internet before making your decision, you will be giving up a lot of capabilities of the other camera systems, but if you have the same experience that I have had with the images, you may just find the SD14 to be the camera for you.For those of you (like me) who would have to sell their current camera and lenses to purchase the SD14, all I can say is- I'm not in a position to tell you if it is the right decision for you, but I don't regret it for a second.
I was a little nervous since in the past when trying out different discs, they sometimes couldn't be read by certain players. This burns fast and works with my car's CD player and my home DVD player.
I purchased my original unit years ago at Sam`s club.Unit was compact and did the job for years then the tray would stick and unit wouldn`t close .Thinking that I had good service for years I would by a same brand replacement .Purchased a replacement and it would whirl and freeze .Unplug and it would reset but do the same action 1/2 to 3/4 thru a movie .Requested a replacement or credit and was plesently surprised when the seller {sadlshoe} responded that credit for unit would be issued No Hassle no Drama .STAY AWAY from this brand and avoid the problems
I purchased 4 refurbished bjc-80 printers for our sales force. They love the ability to go onsite and print a contract while in front of the customer. When used with ink jet paper the output is great. Our reps are using these printers with the infrared port on their compaq laptops, which works great. Only problem is the infrared communications is a little slower than a printer cable, so it seems to slow the prining down 10 or 15%... all in all a excellent value that i recommend to anyone who needs a portable printer with excellent output and great portability.
I think this flash drive is worthless. I can not believe a company would create a 64GB DataStick that only writes at 3MB/s. Does one realize that it takes also 24 hours to fill the drive up.
This card is simple to install and even easier to use. I have had no problems with installing it on any of my windows boxes 95 through XP) And the price tag is perfect...
Update its firmware from the samsung website and it does work with wmp11. You need to update it to the latest version (currently 001.156.876).Basically you download a zip file from samsung.This installs the updater program.Run the program.It tells you "connect the device".Connect it while holding play button down. Keep play button held down until it says "initializing". Then let go.click Check mark next to "format data area".Click yes, click start.When its done, disconnect the U2, turn it on, and give it a minute.Thats it. I got all this from a very useful site with better instructions, here:http://everydayasp.net/archive/2007/08/20/samsung-yp-u2j-mtp-connected-problem-firmware-update-required-version-001-156-876.aspxAs long as you have wmp11 installed, it does show up in My COmputer as an mtp device; so its not a drive, so what? You can still drag and drop unprotected mp3 files to it, you can still create folders and do everything else. Works great. You never have to use it WITH wmp11, its just that wmp11 needs to be installed on your computer. You never ever have to fire up the program itself.
Two things made my day with this remote.First, I'm using a Sony PS3 as my blu-ray player. Many of you may know that the PS3 doesn't have an IR input for a standard remote. I combined this with a Nyko IR remote for the PS3--PlayStation 3 Blu Wave Remote--and told the harmony to use it instead of the PS3 and it works like a charm.Second, I have a Comcast HD DVR from Motorola. The remote that comes with the DVR doesn't have a 30-second commercial-skip feature. It turns out that the DVR will do this, though, and the Harmony maps the keys to the >>| and |&lt;&lt; buttons.Personally, I would have been happy to spend hours programming the thing to do all of this, but the fact was that I had the whole thing set up less than 10 minutes after taking it out of the box. Including the PS3!Now I only wish I'd bought the RF remote...
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 product has worked well. It's easy to use and it's accurate. Testing a Power Supply couldn't be easier - plug in the end connectors and either it lights up or it doesn't.
This flash greatly improved the performance of my Nikon D60.The ability to bounce the flash really make a difference.GREAT PRODUCT!!!!
I purchased this switch as a replacement for an aging FS105. Installation was extremely easy. Basically, shut everything down, unplug the old, plug in the new. Restart, done. The GS105 is working flawlessly.
I purchased this lens hood to provide additional protection for a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, rather than using a skylight filter (which adds an additional "layer of glass" in front of the lens. Product is plastic, but heavy enugh to provide physical protection. Installation was tight, but I did not have to force it. Upon installation, it provides about a half-inch protective barrier in front of the lens. It does impede removing/installing the lens cap some, but this is not a major problem. Considering the low price, I consider this a bargin!
I love this bag. Holds all my pro gear perfectly and when I need to change out a lens or get a new memory card I'm just a click and swing away and then the bag is right back on my back and out of the way. Plenty of room for everything, but for me it was important to be able to store my camera with a lens attached and this bag allows for the room to do that. If I love the bag so much, then why only 2 stars? Good question.Why 2 Stars? I do have an issue with the rain protector as it is ripped in a small section around the lining. It is almost like when being made the sewing machine missed a part of the stitching and as a result there is an opening and I am sure this will prevent me from being able to protect my gear if a sudden rain storm catches me off guard.I ordered 3 of these over a month's time and all 3 had the same tear. I did contact Amazon and they were going to pull the product offline, but since it was not an Amazon listed product they could not do so. I was offered a refund and the Amazon rep told me they had no way of knowing if and when this would be fixed. I needed a bag so I kept it, but I am in Florida and the rain guard was a key reason for me even trying this out. I agree that anyone in their right mind would never rely on a rain guard no matter what, but the weather here can be tricky and something is better than nothing if you get caught off guard.Anyway with the tear I would not trust it even in the most dire of emergencies and continue to shop for another bag that offers the space and backpack-like features of this bag.Hope it helps!
This is my first attempt with this type of camera.The Polariod PDC 640 Plus has to be by far the best to learn on. Every thing you need to know is right there at the push of a button.It's light weight is an asset and the LCD display is very clear.A great starter camera for any one.
My new laptop computer with Vista didn't have a 3.5 floppy dirve. I had a lot of files saved on 3.5 disks from my old computer and need an easy way to get them on the laptop. I plugged the drive into the USB port and Vista automatically recognized the drive, automatically set up the drivers, and it was ready to use. It does come with a disk and instruction book for loading drivers for other systems but the disk isn't needed for Vista. The USB cord is only 16 inches long, which could be a problem if you were connecting to the back of a desk-top computer, but you can buy a USB extension cable it needed.I loaded files from 33 disks on my first try and didn't have any problems. The price for this item was only about half of what some of the brand name floppy drives cost. Be aware that this item is listed as a Sabrent brand drive but the box it comes in is marked Teac Corporation. When you load it on your system it shows up as a Mitsumi FDD 061M USB device. I don't know what all that means but it's an excellent buy for the price and it works well.
Great quality! And very pretty! Great gift for anyone... Young, old, traditional, contemporary, etc. I would definitely buy it again!
I bought this at RadioShack when they were selling it for $40 and offered $20 in rebates. So, of course it was a GREAT deal!! I've found other reviewers' comments about its speed to be true. It's not the fastest, and it seems to be slower copying multiple files than copying one big file. But, if you're just using it to transfer documents from one machine to another, that shouldn't be a problem. I don't consider it a major drawback. And its small size is a great plus!!Some people complained that the cap is too loose, but I've found it to be fine. And it even fits on the butt end of the drive, so you can keep it attached while you have it plugged into your computer. You'll be less likely to lose it that way. If you do think the cap is too loose, the drive ships with a tight sleeve (which others have mentioned) that won't fall off.This drive is pretty durable, too. I bought mine a little less than a month ago, used it a lot, and then couldn't find it. I had accidentally left it the front pocket of my shorts. I finally found it today after it had gone through the wash (and dryer). I thought it might be toast, and my EE friends were telling me the static from going through the dryer might have fried it. But I plugged it into my computer, and it works fine.! The files are readable and undamaged.Overall, this drive has been a great buy! I recommend it, especially if you don't have high expectations on it being super-fast.
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.
Installed and no problem. It worked as intended. So from this end no complaint at all. Lets hope it last
The range extender is a great idea, but the Linksys model fails to make maintaining security simple when installing this device. Installation is overly complicated.
I am from the east coast; last year I discovered the southwest. I have a coolpix 4600 which takes good pix but I didn't like the dials or onscreen indicators. I went searching. I read the online reviews. They are true. The wonderful 3 inch LCD screen IS difficult to see in the bright glare of the Great Basin Desert - but so what! As a reviewer said, this camera is FREAKIN' AWESOME!!-the answer to a prayer. It is simple, yet it offers many choices, - logical - small -beautifully made. If I never leave AUTO MODE-so what again!!! With the movie capability it is a good back up for my sony mini dvd. Did I mention the "over the top" slide show with choice of music and special effects? I bought it from amazon to avoid pressure sales and for no-fuss return policy [won't need that!]. Buy the extra battery, and the memory stick pro due 2G [60 bucks!] at the same time. That is really all you need.
I have 2 of these dvdr one with hard drive and another like this.........If you want to recorder to any dvd some movies from the tv this is for you!I have hundreds of movies recorder all the time from the hbo this work like a vcr but...........recorder in a DVD!We have 3 kids and I can't buy movies all the time and I don't have idea if we need take of the cable service anytime you know... before we spend to much money in the cable rental a dvdr now we have our dvdr! I hope you can buy this great dvdr and enjoy the recorder your favorite movies.
This is the perfect USB hub for my uses.It takes up very little desk space, and the vertically oriented ports are perfect for iLok keys and flash drives. Nothing I've plugged into the hub ever blocks another port. It works great with my MacBook Pro, and I use it mostly without the included power supply. I wholeheartedly recommend it.Peace
My wife bought me the Harmony 880 for Xmas and I went from 3 remotes to using just one. I can operate my TV, Directv, DVD and Xbox 360 from my 880. I was a lil nervous that the setup was going to be difficult, just got model names and number but them in the logitech setup and in about 10 min, I was using my remote. For anyone with a coffee table full of remotes, I highly recommend getting the 880, it was a great Xmas gift.
I had another one of these I bought for a pair of headphones that didn't come with built in volume controls, and that works wonderfully. So when our speaker set in the living room got a short in it, such that fiddling with the volume on the right speaker itself would screw up the output for the left and the sub, we decided to try this as an inexpensive middleman solution. It was perfect, exactly what we needed, and saved us dropping a LOT more money to get a whole new speaker/sub setup. It's such a simple device, but it really does the job, and without crackling and popping while you're fine tuning your volume. Just have a care if you use it with headphones that travel from device to device, each with different volume settings... the wheel turns easily and smoothly, so it's easy to either accidentally mute things or blast your eardrums out, depending on where the wheel is and what volume level your device is at!
It has been over a year now since I have bought this camera. I had upgraded from the previous Nikon 4000 model (which was equally good, but did not have a sound function for movie mode capturing.) And about 800 plus pictures and 300 movie clips later, (Although I can't post some of the pictures I made with the camera here... since I didn't make the purchase through Amazon but another store) I still love the camera very much. I have been through a lot with this camera. From the get go, It's a great buy. I recommend others buying a camera for the first time to get it. Absolutely. And I'll also post some helpful hints as to what to expect when buying this camera:Pros:1) Small enough to fit in your hand perfectly, (esp. with a person with small hands like me)2)Uses AA batteries... trust me, with two Duracell batteries in there, I get about and average of 140 pictures. Its great.3)Takes great pictures (when I say great, believe ME... it takes some GREAT pictures). And I also know too when shopping for a camera, its a pain in the behind, but it definetely helps if you know someone (like me) who has used the product EXTENSIVELY, and its fantastic. Trust me when I have it went through extensive usage... I took possibly 800 pictures plus with it. You really learn with time to really get to love this camera. I would love to share some pics that I have taken (but like mentioned the camera was not purchased on Amazon, and it's very comparable to pictures that could be taken with a 4,000 dollar professional digital camera. And I'm still an amateur photographer.4)Those very handy scene modes... really great function when you learn to really know how to fully utilize them. But remember, as with any new digital camera purchase, keep in mind there will absolutely be a learning curve, where you need to use the product and know what everything does until you fully max out the camera's true potential.5)It's pretty darn sturdy for a small camera. It's true. I dropped the camera on hard concrete, from about say oh 7 feet off the ground, and when I picked it up, I was almost in tears thinking I broke it. But I turned it on, everything worked perfectly fine. This camera is so awesome.Now the Cons:1) It's really hard to take pictures in low light situations. For instance, the screen looks really dark, or very grainy. Like say taking some pictures at a Chili's restaurant or something like that. You really have to work the camera to get some good pictures, and some times you won't get anything. Expect that. But when you pull it off, oh man are those some good pictures.2) The movie mode. Again, in low light situations, its pretty grainy and doesn't understand the light flow around quite well. But oh well, its not a camcorder or anything so I guess you shouldn't expect too much from it. But in good lighting situations, it takes some good clips.3) The time it takes from picture to picture. For this function, I need a higher end camera to get faster pictures yes I know, but its still pretty darn annoying to wait till the blinking red light on the viewfinder turns a solid green. I missed some good shots waiting for it to finish saving.4)Digital zoom. That function is pretty much worthless. Every attempt at using the functions made 99% percent of my pictures look like junk, and thats WITH good light available. Simply limit use to the 3x zoom available and you should be fine.5) And thats about all that I can think of at the moment. *whew***Final Word: This is a great camera for a beginner since its easy to use, and for intermediates also. For professionals, probably not, due to many limitations it may have. (But its not meant for that reason anywho, so that doesn't count. It's a fantastic point and shoot camera. Period.)
I got this as a gift, and I must say, it's one of the better gifts I have received. Many people complain that it isn't &quot;Aluminum&quot;, if you would take the time to go to Palm's web site, and see that they tell you it is plastic, you would have known what to expect. It's hard plastic, and the anodized aluminum helps to add an extra layer of protection.The spring holds it shut enough to keep it safe, but isn't a pain to open. A nice balance if you ask me. As far as Hot Synch and charging, all of the suggestions from previous people work fine, or just lay it on it's side and do it.The people who say it is cheap expect too much for the amount paid. Plus, I don't like leather (it comes from cows), so this was my only option for a case. Aside from building your own case out of metal and styrofoam, buy this to save your Palm V.
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 have an AMD K6-2 CPU and an Amptron PM9600 motherboard with TXTwo chipset (no onboard video). According to all advertised material, my system met all requirements. Unfortunately, installation proved impossible. I could only get 16 colors at 640x480 resolution. I downloaded new NVIDEO drivers, downloaded new drivers from PNY, downloaded new chipset and motherboard drivers, tried multiple BIOS settings, contacted PNY tech support (impossible by phone, but fast email response), searched the GeForce FAQ website (search for geforcefaq) for solutions, all to no avail. After many hours and multiple reboots and tweeking and experimenting, my old video board is back in and the GeForce2 board is out. The moral: if you have a vanilla Intel chipset, board, and CPU, this will probably work just fine. If you don't, save yourself the trouble and look for a less demanding video board.
I purchased this item as a recommendation from a friend - she has had hers for years and it continues to be a very dependable accessory for her. When I received it, I plugged it in and started using it - no hassles of installation. I think it is wonderful! It only requires one "AA" battery that is 'disabled' when the USB adapter is placed in the crevice on the bottom of the mouse. It conveniently travels in the laptop case as one piece - it is wonderful!
This is the second one of these I've purchased. I bought a new camera and got this case for it. It is plenty roomy for the S95 or most other Canon point and shoots. Some people may think it has too much room. I like it because in addition to the camera I can fit a couple SD cards, 2 extra batteries and a small card reader in it. It comes with a strap and can be used on a belt.
I have 3 of the Lacie Bigger Disk Extreme external drive -- and have been running them all over firewire 800 which is much faster when compared to firewire or usb 2.0. However my 2TB drives have both shot cr*ps on me. My 1TB is still running fine -- but it does not really get used that much.Lacie has swapped both drives out under warranty -- however the warranty is very lacking. You can only communicate via an online email service. Expect about a weeks worth of nonsense troubleshooting steps before they will replace the drive.
I love my red Mac case. It fits like a glove and provides ample protection from scratches and stains.
After a long hold out, I bought this as my first digital camera.This camera is worthwhile for a entry level digital photo enthusiast. I got this for $159 from [...] (including some coupons).Tips:1.Buy atleast 512mb sdram from online(example: newegg)2.Need to buy rechargable AA batteries, since this camera runs with 2 AA batteries. This is mandatory because digicams uses lot of juice while LCD is used.Following are the haves and have nots for the product.Has:1. Comes with Wrist strap,USB cable,A/V cable2. Comes with CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solutions, ArcSoft Camera Suite, and drivers3. There's a built-in lens cover on the A520, so there are no messy lens caps to worry about.4. Despite having a more powerful zoom lens, the A520 is quite a bit smaller than their predecessors.5. Support for optional conversion lenses, external flash, underwater case6.Excellent photo quality, period.7.4X optical zoom lens8.Full manual controls, unusual for a camera in this price rangeNegatives:1. Takes a long time(about 10 secs) to move onto next snap, due to having only 2 AA batteries.2. Poor low light focusing, despite having an AF-assist lamp (worse than old models)3. Redeye.4. Movie mode still needs some work5. Noisy images at ISO 200 and above6. LCD doesn't "gain up" very much in low lightFor the price and picture quality it provides, you can not go wrong with this Canon product. Sure suitable for casual digital snap requirements.
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.
I bought this product to bridge a 1.5mb DSL and 4mb cable connection. It was easy to configure. But it reset the WAN ports every 3-5 minutes. It was painful. Also, it kept forgetting the the addresses the DHCP server was dishing out.But I saw the review here on Amazon and got info on a FW upgrade that is not yet released. So I contacted D-LINK support. They gave me the run-around and one person hung up on me. Very uncool. And I was being very nice to her. But I kept having to correct her recaps of the problems. Finally someone pointed me at the right group. I asked nicely if I could get the upgrade. Mine was dated 9/26/06. It works like a charm!I'm very happy with it. I'm having problems with one legacy Windows CE tablet computer but, otherwise, I have seen no instability.Here is the group's phone number at D-LINK that is responsible for this device (877-354-6555).Good luck!
I have a Canon SD550, my first digital camera, and I just can say that memory card works quite good. As good as Canon Memory Card. I've taken about 400 photos in Mojave desert, 2 weeks ago, and no problems so far.
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
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.
Needed additional battery for longer shooting times. Holds a charge for a long time. Can shoot at least 500+ images. Charges very reliable.
I got this mainly for my wife. The ease of use and large display made it perfect. I have been impressed with the quality for the price. A 2gig card will give you 1200+ photos. The Digital zoom is just OK, but overall very satisfied.
I tried one other remote device to control my DTV receiver before purchasing this one. This one works....the other did not have the range or power to go through the last wall where the DTV receiver lives. Easy to hook up and by putting the inferred pickup slightly off to one side, I could use the local remote control as well.
i bought these tweeters at a local store. they worked for less than a week. I wouldn't recommend anybody to buy these tweeters. soundstream tweeters is a better choice. you can find these for 28 dollars on amazon..free shipping also. don't pay more than 35 dollars at a local store for the soundstream. they try to rip you off every way they can.
I purchased this for my Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10. Fits well at front of lens. Sufficient metal on camera to hold it in place, (a tripod would be recommended - could flip off if jerked around while hand held.) Came with two metal/adhesive rings. I cut one up and placed parts above and below on the cover/bezel...... gives extra magnetic power and lens cover still fits well.Image quality is good - no barrel distortion apparent in video mode. However, not so well in camera mode. At 10meg there is a black ring around image - this is at 4:3 image ratio. At 16:9 no problem. Cannot use flash with Sunpak lens in place as flash is directly under the lens..... still worth the price for 16:9 video mode. Should work with all Sanyo Xacti products which have metallic, rectangular cover in front of lens.CAM-2110 is the large - make sure you get the large - fitting up to 27mm size lens.
this card is the best one I've tried for digital photography.quick recovery time and quick download time
Today I was watching a video on my laptop with my friend and we had to use her headphones. As soon as the video started playing I was completely blown away by the amazing bass! I have tried buying bass-boosting headphones and they never work, but these are soooo cool! I knew I had to get them for myself so here I am, just hours later, ordering a pair! The variety of colors is cool too =)
I am so glad we purchased this Olympus VN-8100PC to record our sermons for podcasting. We had been using an older-generation DS-2... ooollllddderrr generation...we relied on it mightily till it just stopped working. We were familiar with it, though, and familiarity can tempt us not to try new things. I couldn't find an affordable replacement DS-2, and now I am so grateful. The VN-8100PC was less expensive than the estimate to get the DS-2 fixed, and it has significantly more storage space, does not burn up batteries like older model (DS-2 required replacing the batteries half way through the 3 Sunday morning services, as well as downloading files mid-morning to ensure there was room to record the sermon from the last service), *and* the "buttons" are quieter, so there is less need to edit out the "clicks" at the start and end of a recording. If podcasting audio files is your thing, this recorder is a great instrument!
I have had this router for 6 months (I purchased it at Target). To start with it was a serious bear to set up. Another reviewer posted the steps to alleviate the IP DNS issues so I won't reiterate, I would just like to comment that the process is a pain, and is magnified if you actually need to open a port and/or set up a static IP. You start to feel like you need an A.S. in computer networking if you have more than one computer AND need to open ports and set up a Static IP -.-. I have 2 XBOX 360's, a PS3, and two laptops....getting my NAT settings set correctly nearly cost me my marriage 0.0.Assuming you get it up and running, it works well....for awhile. Then you start to experience the joy of its garbage...err "recycled" hardware. You start to dance the dance of the moron. Update firmware, call tech support where they will tell you to unplug it for two mins....then when that doesn't work....to unplug it again for two mins.....rinse repeat until you realize that the "special" kid on the other end of the phone can barely spell router and he certainly does not have the knowledge to help you fix yours. If the miracle of miracles occurs and you get it up and running, you start a new level of hell.The signal is sketchy, and that's being generous. I have put the thing on my head (Yes, I was THAT frustrated >: ( ) and still only had minimal signal. Even better, when I DO have signal, that does not mean I have internet. I cannot count the number of times I have just dragged the laptop into the other room and connected directly. Nothing quite like trying to focus while freezing your butt off on the kitchen floor tile.I like to have something positive to say about everything...so....uhm, it did not set my house on fire. It was fun to smash to tiny little bits with the hammer too >^^&lt; (yes, I really did and frankly, I should have done it sooner).For all that is good and decent on this planet DON'T BUY THIS THING!!!!!!
I bought this camera before my senior year of college and have loved it ever since. The color and clarity of the photos are phenomenal. I especially love the ability to single-out certain colors so the whole photo is B&W; except for things that are green (for example). I had an issue with it within the first year where it wouldn't focus. I think there was sand in it somewhere. Canon took the camera back (it was still under warranty) and fixed it free of charge. I took the camera with me to Southeast Asia for 6 months and thought it was a great size and very durable. Ideally, I would have liked to have brought my digital SLR with me, but given the circumstances, this worked just great.I recommend sticking to the Canon brand battery, by the way. I bought a no-name-brand battery to supplement the Canon battery (just in case) and the knock-off couldn't hold a charge after two months of use. I absolutely love this camera.
What can I say... it's a cable. It works perfectly and is at a good price. I would easily recommend to anyone.
Not easy to install even for IT pro. NOT for MAC or windows on MAC.Works as advertised but specific printers. READ the printer list.
I have these in a baby swing since buying a 4 pack of D rechargeables plus a charger was more than I wanted to spend. The product works as descibed, although it can be a little tricky to get the contact points lined up on the smaller sized AA battery. The biggest issue is battery life (which isn't a product flaw). The AA batteries drain in about 1/5th the time of using D batteries. If the batteries are easily accessable and you don't mind changing them frequently, this product will work just fine for you. If you don't want the hassle of frequent battery changes, you can get 4 D rechargeable batteries plus charger for around 35 bucks right here on amazon.
I am not a photography expert but have taken many photos over the last 30 years. The filter seems to be exactly what was advertised though I have not done any "testing" of it other than to use it. No problems. Seems to be well made. Got it mainly to protect main lens.If I needed another UV (protection) filter I would not hesitate to get another one of these.Was delivered promptly and well packaged.Gave 4 stars (instead of 5) because I don't have a way to completely test it's ability to deal with UV problems.
Excellent cordless laser mouse! Fits perfectly into the palm of your hand, allowing for a great grip. Smooth and easy to use!
This cover is great! Take my Nook around with me all the time and this is just what I needed to protect it. Also like the little "pocket" inside for notes, etc.
I use this cable to extend the RCA cable length of the RCA output for the TV in the bedroom to external speakers. I now place the logitech 2.1 system next to the bed with on speaker on each night stand. Now the wife can watch TV at night by pluging her headphones into the speaker controller knob and not disturb me while I'm sleeping. The RCA wires are small enough to run on the floor without being noticed too much. I would recommend the product.
The carrying case fits well, and the window is clear enough to allow easy viewing of the screen. The clip is very stout, allowing the unit to be carried on a belt or strap. My only complaint, and it is a very minor one, would be the way the case seals with the Velcro. I think it would be better to have the top fold over the back, not under, as it is designed currently.
Ive used it for the iphone, my mp3 player and my ipod. I think it works with anything that uses a usb cord to charge, which is very convenient for me, one charger and not 3-? to lug around.
Being compulsive, I read every review when comparing the 2600 to the 2800. I have a FinePix 1400 which I got about two years ago, and have always been pleased with its reliability and great clarity and color. I bought the 2600 for my wife, and she is now stuck with the 1400, which she just loves. What I really like about the 2600 is the easy to read menu (much easier than previous models with larger print and most things are color coded)and the positive double snap of the clamshell lens cover which lets you know positively when it is open and shut. I have always liked Fuji's quality and reliability.As you know, the 2800 is hard to see thru the viewfinder in anything but bright light. I tried it at a camera store. I liked that they are trying to get to a digital version of an SLR, but the 2800 is not it. Get the 2600, it is like an updated version of the 1400. The Fuji lens is I think the best of all brands. It is really sharp in all compression ratios. For those who are picky about scratches on the plastic body, I am told there is a polyester soft type cover available for the body to help with this. I would definitely advise a 128 MB card, well worth it.As to the bottom loading battery and memory card, I have never had it open up on me, as some say has happened to them. It seems to close just fine.
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.
If you in the search not for good, but for the BEST audio 2.1 system it is. Nothing else even can't approach. NO Bose, no Harmon, no Logitech, nothing.This system will reproduce music and any sound with UNMATCHED quality. You can use it as the reference monitors because it is exceptionally linear sound.I repeat NOTHING else can't come even close. I have $1000 Onkyo system that isn't bad ;-). But it smokes, no place to comparison.
Looked for an HDMI Cable at local stores and didn't want to pay the prices offered. Went on line and got a fantastic price and quick delivery. Great!
A PREVIOUS LISTED REVIEW STATED THAT IT DID NOT WORK FOR THEIR CAMERA, THE Z740. YOU DO NEED THE 45.5mm-55mm ADAPTER THAT COMES WITH YOUR CAMERA. I HAVE THE Z650 AND IT WORKS FINE WITH THE ADAPTER. GREAT PRICE FOR THE PRODUCT ALSO.
This is a good pair of headphones. They have very good sound and are sold at a decent price. They are a bit flimsy but they have not fall apart yet.Recommended for people with bigger heads.
I love the fact that I can purchase this at Amazon for about the same price as the store and get instant code the start my gaming.
The M45-S331 is a great notebook, I had it for a year now and I owned 5 other Toshiba notebooks. This model is one of the best.The reason I am writing this review is to tell everybody that the problem with the Freezing/Lock-up when connecting AC power while the wireless is ON has been solved. All you have to do is to download the latest BIOS from Toshiba website:ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.90 for Satellite M40 (Intel Display Adapter only)http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_dtlViewDL.jsp?soid=1236140&moid;=882862&BV;_SessionID=@@@@0437785185.1135629074@@@@&BV;_EngineID=ccciaddgihdjdehcgfkceghdgngdgnj.0&ct;=DLI tried it and the problem is gone forever.Merry Christmas to all...
Who will ever project them again? Get them out of the trays and into these pages. Protection and less (much less) storage room needed.
The headset was flimsy and gave me a headache. It was not the same headset as seen in the picture. Also, I hiked with it and could not see much of anything and the images were blurred. It was hard to tell the distance of things like trees and branches. It made the hike unenjoyable. Plus, I bought it for nighttime wildlife viewing, but it lights up at night, making it impossible to hide from wildlife in the dark.
I bought two of these to use for our 7 inch tablets. The description says it's suitable for the Kindle Fire which is 7 inch, but while it will work, it's really too bit for a 7 inch tablet, so we haven't used them much. It would work better for a 10 inch tablet. I occasionally use it for my 12 inch Fujitsu 5112 slate computer.I would buy it if they brought out a smaller version more suitable for 7 inch tablets. Still giving it four stars as the product is well made and will work well for larger devices.
One problem that might come over time is the tray might come off alignment with the gears and tracks. One tell-tale sign for me was a Ratta-tat-tat &lt;gear slipping sound> when the tray attempted movement.I have fully disassembled this unit and did a write-up on the re-alignment process. It might seem daunting when you first review my write-up, don't be apprehensive the process is very simple, just dive in and get it done! Otherwise you have a brick that won't play CD's.HARMAN FL8385 CD CHANGER TRAY RE-ALIGNMENT -- 3.7 megSee here for a PDF of my write-up:[...]or Copy/Paste my review title in a search engine, look for my KeepandShare links.. Amazon dosn't like to make this simple.. thanks Amazon!
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...!
My first DSLR, I love it. It's big, it's expensive, it's dorky, but it's worth it. I just need a bigger pocket to carry it in. Image quality is unsurpassed, usability is unmatched, no bells or whistles or stuff you don't need. Good stuff. Good fun.
Got three of these for hooking up a Roku, cable box, and laptop to my new TV. All of them are performing admirably. Great value.
A fantastic stand for my Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 - Champagne gold.Mobile, light, compact, adjustable and strong.Business (presentation) and personal use.A versatile stand at a great price. Highly recommend!
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 product worked okay that I received. It did not look the one in this picture and that I originally ordered by (the one i received was different manufacturer, etc.). I guess it was a different vendor replacement brand I received, but it did work.
I installed one BEFVP41 at the office, and one at home, with a VPN tunnel connecting the two. At first, I thought I won the lottery: setup was easy and it actually worked fine. After one month, one box is acting up. It died, and I cannot get it to work with the VPN feature. As soon as I configure a tunnel the whole router loses all settings and needs a factory reset. Phone support cannot help beyond the factory reset. Don't have an alternative right now, so I will buy another one in the hope that I keep 2 out of three working.
While you are driving it suddenly stops and the screen becomes frozen. My iPAQ was H5500 which I ordered together with this Navman. Besides, it sometimes gave me wrong direction. I really don't want to recommand this item unless it fixes the problems.
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.
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.
Very handy little device for a great price. It gets rid of that bothersome cord.
El proveedor cumpli&oacute; con las expectativas, llego a tiempo el envi&oacute;. gracias. Lo recomiendo ampliamente. Cumpli&oacute; mi objetivo, la compra realizads
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.
We held off a long time before finally buying this TV. We did our homework and liked all the posts that said this was great quality for the price. They were all right! We love our new Sony! It looks great and sounds great and works great. We don't even have digital and we're pleased with the picture.
Great system, simple to connect, simple to use. If you want good surround sound and don't want all the complications of all those big fancy surround sounds buy this. I am using it with a LG TV for TV,movies and I Pod. I have a Sony surround sound which never works properly,while watching a movie I could hardly understand what people are saying, and then the music was too loud...Now, I can understand what they are saying, and the music is just right, it took no time to connect,I didn't feel like I need a degree in electronics to get it to work. The sound is very good too. For more technical info, please see other review :)
The mouse runs backwards and the screen blacks out 1 out of 7 starts, very unreliable. Sony offers no support other than their website, which seems not to provide any knowledge of these issues. At least acknowledge the problem and offer a fix and be accountable for the product quality.
I was hesitant to upgrade the memory of my pc in the beginning. I thought it is going to be very hard and complicated. But [...] has a good site with instruction on how to install it, very easy to follow. I am so glad I bought it, now I'm enjoying my pc cause it is so much faster as promise by crucial. I am no computer geek but this one is easy for me to do.
Working with my ISP, I got this up and running in no time. The auto connect didn't work with Surewest. Once I manually set up the modem and rebooted we connected but I couldn't get to the GUI any longer. It is configured to Bridge, and D-link said they "believe" you should still be able to manage the modem. I gave up working with D-link after that. I haven't checked with the ISP but I'm thinking that in this mode the modem is transparent. None of this is a real problem as it's plugged into the router and everything is communicating just fine.
The unit works great when attached directly to PC, but it did not work with a Linksys wireless wrt54g. They shaked hands, but did not allow go to the internet. Bummer.
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.
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!
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.
Great product for the price. Sometimes it gets stuck, but overall I am a satisfied customer.
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!
The WD Raptor series are 10,000 rpm drives, which make them very fast drives. The ideal setup is to use this drive as your boot drive, then a second, maybe 1TB 7200 rpm drive for data. It really speeds up your boot time, and system having just the boot files on this. Nice drive, quiet, and reliable. It's a very worthwhile addition to any computer.
I've got the thumb wheel programmed to show me all my open programs in a box. Then I pick the one I want with a click. I go back and forth between several programs a lot. This feature is much better than minimizing, etc., and moving pointer to bottom of screen to find the open program I want to use. It has lots of other features, too. I got a refurbished one on Amazon for about $40. It was well worth the money.
The photo print quality is very good. It exceded my expectations.But... I couldn't get it to print CDs. ( Still can't using my replacement R-800 ).After over an hour with customer service, on my dime, they determined it was broken. Why this took an hour, I don't know. The transferred me to customer service and I spoke with the rudest customer support person I have ever dealt with. The print quality is great, just hope you never have a problem. THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!
Yes. it has been 2.5 years. It has been THE BEST have ever had. I have used Netgear, SMC, DLink, Linksys before. This little one has been the easies to set up, best perfromer, best range, most reliable all in one. It have very good coverage to all corners of my 2-story home. I placed it in a secod floor closet.I am using Asus firmware as I just need a basic WiFi router. Updated to 3.0.0.8 today. With the older firmware (2.0.0.8), I noticed that some times I need to Restart twice to get new wireless MAC acceptance entries working.
I was concerned with some of the reviews and have debated for over a year over getting this product vs a more expensive product. However, I noted a trend in the reviews. It seems this is a story of a company that noted a poblem and has worked appropriately to correct it. I ordered the product and have used it just starting today... I am a serious amateur photographer and already I can tell you my monitor presents much better color and contrast than before. No color casts or other issues. I didn't have any problem loading the software on a Win7 64 bit machine. Works great!!!
I just thought I should leave a review for this product, I bought these earbuds 10 years ago( I know this might seem unlikely but Im sooo honest) I really bought them 10 years ago at Sears where I used to work and I am still using them, I use them everyday for 8 hrs while at work and nothing has happened to them yet, the cord is so durable it tankgles all the time cus I just throw them aside when I log out of work and go home but the cord has not shorted nor broken in any way, also the sound quality is awesome and the only thing wrong with them is that I have worn out the pad on the ear phone clippy thing, so I am now buying a new pair just cus I want another and also buying new foam for the ear part to keep these ones going that I already have, but trust me when I say that the $20 I paid at the time I bought these were to me a steal for the quality I have recvd with them! Hope you also find these to be the best ever ear phones!
These cables work really well. Just as good quality as the expensive cables. Never pay the high price for HDMI cables again.
I will never buy HDMI Cable at Best Buy or Walmart (They charge around 20 bucks). This cable works great and is very cheap! I am 100% satisfied!!
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).
I have been using this printer for last 6 months. It prints OK. I have no problem with it so far. If you are a student and just want to use the printer for school works [black and white text], buy this printer. It is fast, and prints are not bad.But if you are looking for a photo printer, this printer is not for you that's for sure.
okay so it does but for me this lens is my walking around lens, so much better than the 1.8, this has metal construction and I love the speed of primes
I own these for 2 years and they are simply awesome. I have some HD 600s to compare and I can't believe how much soundstage and clarity this &#34;basshead cans&#34; offer. They are undestructible and can work with your iPhone/iPod. Probably the best headphones overall you can buy.
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.
I don't always buy Microsoft points, but when I do, I prefer a 4000 point card ;)I always like to keep enough points in my account so I can buy DLC I'm interested in, when my point balance gets down to ~1000 I start looking for deals on 4000 point cards, discounts are rare because MS points are essentially money but even a few dollars off is nothing to sneeze at.
Works great to bring in HD signals from my attenea without the stiffness of reqular coax. I suppose I am missing something in the way of bandwidth but works well for me.
It works great, takes good pictures. You gotta shoot them from afar because it doesn't focus for close ups.
Just hooked it up and it works great. We've got the Reds game on the television inside and the audio coming through the speaker outside so we won't miss anything! So far so good.
The Onkyo DV-CP802 is a universal DVD-audio/SACD changer with some nice features. Some of the the things I like:* discrete remote codes for on/off and for each of the 6 discs.* can randomly shuffle all disc types (SACD,DVD-audio,CD,DVD-video)* can independently assign the two digital audio outs.* ability to start a disc at the same point each time with memory function.* 7.1 analog out* nice onscreen graphics* AV synchronizationThe audio on this player is very good. But there are some things missing at this price point:- no adjustable bass management for analog out (fixed at 80hz)- no full-time two channel downmix thru stereo outputs- no time alignment for SACDThe progressive video out of this player does not match its audio performance. I've found the interlaced output produces a better picture than the progressive out. This is comfirmed by reading other reviews (Home Theater Magazine at hometheatermag.com and the DVD player benchmark at hometheaterhifi.com). It seems this player only displays about 450 lines of resolution (out of a possible 480). The video frequency response also steadily drops off in progressive, which makes for a softer picture. This unit also does not pass blacker-than-black in progressive mode.On the plus side, there are many video adjustments for the interlaced video output.As a whole, this is a nice player, just with some major video problems. The ability to mix both high-resolution audio formats in a changer with great audio reproduction is what this player is for. There are a number of less expensive DVD players with better progressive video.If I could do 1/2 stars, this player would actually get 3 1/2.
I was hesitant about buying this product but was tired of having to pay for waxing every so often. I tried it during a time that if it was a mistake it wouldn't have affected me and now, three years later LOVE IT! My skin is sensitive and I have to be careful when shaving my legs to not get razor bumps, I bought two additional ones and have one for my face, one for my legs and one for the bikini area. This little tool has wiped my worries - definitely would recommend it! If you are unsure about the results, take advantage of Amazon's return policy.
I had purchased a micro SD memory card for my Sony Ericson phone, and this lets me transfer what I record easily to and from my computer to phone. Nice product. Bonus that they gave it to me for free; shipping was under $4.
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.
This is the 2nd one I've purchased. (First one was stolen!) Very easy to take pictures with this camera. Biggest LCD screen on back that I've seen on 7-8 megapixel cameras. Sturdy construction and easy to use. Beautiful pictures as well.
Have used it to trigger my Canon 40D on my telescope and it worked just fine.
Good Product. In use everyday. It still works just fine.Recommended!
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 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!
Great product fast service I would recommend this device and seller to anyone, two thumbs up thank you I will be back if I have more needs such as this one
I'm not saying this isn't a good cable, but.There are cheaper cables for a PS3 or HDMI device, that work exactly the same. Monster cable sells one and the cable is very long. All you need is a Type A, 19 pin, male-to-male, 1.3 or higher HDMI cable.
This product is great and works better than I expected. I looked for a long time and found it here for a great price.
Keep my ipad now on the kitchen counter. This take hardly any space and good to skpe family while cooking!
These do exactly what they're supposed to - however, make sure you use the biggest screwdriver you can fit into them so you don't strip the heads out. Also - these screws are NOT self-tapping, so if you're putting them into a NEW fan, you're going to have to use a bit of extra pressure with the screwdriver to get them to make their way through the plastic.
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.
My first purchases of lenses were accompanied by filters that were as cheap as I could get. After all they were mainly for the protection of the lens. That works fine if you remove the filter before you take pictures. For example, you see kids playing and you want to get the shot. The scene through the viewfinder is foggy. Oh yeah, you forgot to remove the cheap filter. Off it comes and the kids are gone. Okay not all your pictures are of moving or moveable objects. Here is a lovely scene of mountains and a glimmering lake but the reflections on the water are too distracting. What is wrong? Your $20 polarizer is not working.In my budget this is not a cheap polarizer. It is well constructed by German technicians, it does exactly what it is supposed to do, and it serves the purpose of protecting my expensive lens at the same time. The question is not how much money are you willing to spend, but how much do you want to take great pictures? If you use this filter and your pictures are still no good, whose fault is that?
These headphones sound great, and they are really comfortable. The only gripe is that the neck band is not adjustable but that is only a small gripe. I would definitely buy another pair of these if I needed them. They are a lot better than the ones supplied with my MP3 player
I really wonder why people rave at this printer. It's terribly slow and the color output is truly awful. In addition if you don't use the printer every day the ink drys up in no time although this is not too much to worry about because after 3 pages you probably have run out if ink anyway.I suppose if you want a portable printer it's ok, but otherwise forget it.
I bought it for the Palm E2. The software didn't work, and I copy the file into the Palm. After that, it is working very well. I also tried to Palm T/X. Palm T/X is working very well with the software.
i got this hdd about a month ago this is my first western digital i always had segate so fare no complaints this drive is very fast, quite and trouble free installing it was easy and simple it is an oem drive so no fancy packing i had this thing up and running in no time and started installing windows my system biostar 760g mobo sapphire hd4670 1gb video graphics amd athlon 64x2 5000+ black ed 2gb coriseair 800mhz ddr2 250gb wd caviar blue hdd bfg tech 800 watt psu
Despite some comments, this extender will work on routers other than the WRT54G. I got it to work on mine and my friend's Verizon DSL routers. It also does not noticeably reduce the performance of your internet connection. That is, I do not notice a reduction after doing some download and ping tests, but I can not prove that is no reduction.I used the following instructions and had it up and running in 15 minutes. The extender boosted the range of my wifi and I am very happy with it.[...]
I dont understand why Minidisc is not more popular? It is a great medium, to take the place of cassette tape, cd, etc.... I have been able to consolidate my entire cd collection on to about 15-20 minidiscs, which I can take with me everywhere. I love this thing. The only problem i have is that the minidisc is not more popular. I have been researching the minidisc for a few weeks, and have visited my local Best Buy store, that had no units in stock!! they had a ton of mp3cd players, but no minidisc. What is up with that???? Long live the Minidisc!!
Excellent product and easy to install. Noticed immediate improvement in performance. This was my last upgrade to max out my computers capacity at 4GB's. Originally purchased with only 1GB. Now that RAM is inexpensive, everyone should consider upgrading.
Works great with my Bogen light stand and Westcott 45" umbrella. Wouldn't mind if it was a bit lighter, the weight/size seems unnecessary. But what do I know?
I own a solan and wanted to mount these on the wall for the massage therapist. The first one lit up and looked great but no sound, what good is a stereo with no sound? I had to send it back. The second one sounds good but the CD door keeps opening and will not stay shut. What good is it going to do me if someone is listening to therapeutic music then it suddenly stops becuase the CD door opens and stops playing. Good luck!Amazon electronics suck. If something dosen't work right you should get a full refund, I had to pay for the shipping to have it returned. Lessen learned, always buy electronics from a local store so you can return it without paying for shipping. UPS has $30.00 I have nothing.
It took a little while to get here, but it is during the holidays, so I'll forgive them that. It's a great screen cover, and went on quite easily. I managed to get one piece of lint under it, and the instruction sheet gave me a great tip to remove it with regular tape and it worked like a charm!
Love the case, super tough, you can jump on this thing with little give, still lightweight and priced well. I put my Nikon D3100 along with 2 lenses and a few filters and other accessories in it. The case includes a block of foam that has little perforated grooves making it easier to cut to size to fit whatever you want to put in it. The top or lid has a sort of egg crate foam lining, both foam pieces are tight fits but they can be removed. I love the Desert Tan color, it stands out and is easy to find, which could be good or bad depending on your use.I would recommend this to anyone with a camera, pistol, or any object of value that could use a little protection.Note, I am attaching pictures of my camera inside of the case, sorry about the cellphone quality pic. obviously my good camera is modeling in the picture.
after making a few good copies it starting leaving a single scratched-off line in random areas of the printed page. not sure what the problem is from. noted that they have begun providing directions in picture format instead of the printed word, at least one of the &#34;simple&#34; picture directions is not intelligible, not sure if it means to turn something or what, seems silly not to have a short written explanation.
I just got it few weeks ago. so far, it works very well for me.
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.
I just purchased a new speaker system after my former one quit working after 5 years. I travel as a music and movement teacher and my speakers get a lot of wear and tear. I love the sound - it fills up a big room! It protects my ipod, and I can't find anything made now that even comes close to what this system provides for what I need. I was so happy to find another one! I am looking forward to another great 5 years!
I've been using this stand daily with my Nook Color for more than a year and a half. I can always find an angle that works for my seating position and lighting conditions. It started to get a little loose a few months ago, but simply tightening up the screws has taken care of that issue, in fact it's probably tighter now than it was when new.One little plastic piece that sits between the two base legs broke off recently, though that doesn't prevent it from working properly. Highly recommend!
This is a great product to expand your wireless network. Very easy to setup and use.
What a great concept. This unit is nice and small, comes with carring case and plug adapters for seemingly any place in the entire world that you would/could possilbly go.The sound quality is great.Only negative point is that you have to remove any clips or casing from your ipod before it will fit in the unit.
The small form factor and remote control give you lots of options with this device. I'm generally very happy with it. The only negative is the battery life. It doesn't seem to be nearly as good as it could be. For example I have an old laptop that can play multiple movies back to back without running out of juice. The same movies played in this device often don't make it to the end. Other than that its a great device and I would recommend it.
I use the eTrex Summit on my bicycle. I get my trip distance, net climbing, speed, average speed, time of day, sunset, etc from this unit. I also hook it up to my laptop and mapping software for road trips. Now my wife doesn't yell at me to ask directions! Of course, I'm a gadget junky and INVENTED reasons to buy it. If you're going to use it in the car, though, I'd suggest getting the combo cigarette lighter adapter &amp; data cable as the batteries wear down relatively quickly.
I don't have one now, But at age 4 or 5 that's all was used in my little home town, We would walk to the community center and check one out to mow our grass. Just a small yard. At that time thought that was the only kind of mower, Then at age 6 we moved to North Carolina and to my surprise there wasn't any mowers like that, I could believe my little eyes, was showed how to use the gas type, And made a lot of money for a child at my age, many years mowed grass for my own school stuff and clothes, But didn't really and truely like the gas type. The smell of the gas, the long walk to the gas station with my older brother, and now one around here knew what I was talking about, then many yrs later I seen some at a near by hardware store, Had to get one when I got older age 46 and haven't seen again until now! I just Have to save my money and get one, there great to use, no gas! no parts to buy, great in small spaces and no worry about flying stuff hitting my animals while mowing, I HAVE TO HAVE ONE, I HAVE TO BUY ME ONE, AND I AM GOING TO GET ME ONE OF THOSE PUSH REAL PUSH MOWERS, YES THAT IS WHAT YOU CALL A REAL PUSH MOWED!!!
I just got mine and was immediately disappointed with the cheap quality. The eSATA connector is mis-aligned and will not work. The power supply is weak and has trouble spinning up a 4 platter 400GB drive consistently. After one hour of use I pulled the drive out to check on the heat and it was way too hot. I work for a drive manufacturer and can guarantee a shortened life for any drive running inside this box. The case is aluminum but there is no conductive path to pull the heat from the drive to the case. It also has a solid metal cover over the circuit board that holds in more heat. Don't even think of wasting your money on this!
Bought this product with the dock. By and large, both work as advertised. Read the product description at to what it does - I'll go over the cons.Biggest problem is this company has absolutely no support. Go to their website and there's no tel# and/or email address.Big problem - I recorded dvd movies to the device. It'll let you play on the device but not on an external device (e.g. TV).The user-interface is absolutely w/o "out of the box" thinking. very cumbersome and at times very unintuitive (e.g. copying files)There's some video editing features - sometimes buggy but works.Sometimes the mp3 file tags don't transfer over properly. This could be a WMP problem.Also, bought the browser. works but i wish it played WMP video streams.The company really needs to provide some sort of a support mechanism - at least a forum.Happy with the product..but sometimes not so.
This product performed exactly as it should. If I had one suggestion, it would be that the battery manufacturers would include a set of simple instructions on how to install it. That may sound a little funny to those who know, but I took every screw of every compartment out until I found the battery compartment. Once I located the locking switch on the bottom of the laptop, the old battery popped out and the new one popped in.
It's a good unit for the price.Ideal for small room entertainment system.It plays pretty much every format and every media.The only thing that I do not like about this is the unit gets hot.
It's awesome. Simple as that. You get it fast and easy with the online code. You can't go wrong with that.
I purchased this adapter so that I could hookup my guitar to my macbook when using Garageband. Seems to work fine.
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.
This is a nice, standard mini-usb cable for attaching a standard host USB port to most standard USB digital cameras, a Blackberry, external 2.5" USB hard drives, etc.The cable quality and shielding are excellent, and the cable passes USB2 signals as well as can be expected.The only problem is that the device end of the cable has a very long, stiff connector. This translates too much of the cable weight into the small devices' connectors.
I ordered this case for my new PowerShot S3 IS camera. Even though its listed to fit in this case, it doesn't. I am going to send the case back. Just wanted to give those who have the S3 IS a heads up. The camera is much to big for the case.
Months ago I bougth Fantom 300GB external hard drive and I can say: this hard drive works fine and is fast to show my saved datas.I'm planning to buy another one - the same - because I feel confident to save my important video files on it. I recomend Fantom external hard drives!(Portuguese:Meses atraz comprei Fantom 300GB hard drive para uso externo e eu posso dizer: Este hard drive funciona bem e e rapido em mostrar os dados guardados nele. Eu estou planejando comprar desse mesmo produto, porque eu tenho confianca de guardar minhas filmagens nele. Eu recomendo Fantom external hard drive!
very good deal on this flash drive. fast shipping. just what I needed for college classes.
Good product. I think it's a much better buy than the IPod, because these competeing products do a lot to make up for the fact that they aren't mac. It is strong built, more capacity for the price, really easy to use. Perfect for anyone who wants an MP3 and not just an "IPod".
The Lexmark E320 is a real pleasure to use and has performed flawlessly for me for over one year. I bought it after having two entry-level inkjets die on me in two years. I decided that inkjets, with their noise, slow speed and clogging print heads were not worth the trouble. This machine prints fast, great-looking text, labels, and envelopes. The paper has never jammed even though I print many, many resumes on this thing. Using good paper stock, your documents will look beautiful! I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quality printer at an affordable cost.
PROS* Good looking hardware* Small size ideally suited for travel and handheld use* Unique turn exclusion screen allows you to select multiple roads you want to avoid with ease* Lots of routing options (including fast car, slow car, pedestrian, & scenic route)* POI brand icons displays company logos on the map instead of generic POI category icons* Music player supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio formats* Relatively long (5 hour) battery life* Includes swappable white and black faceplates* NAVTEQ mapping data (2006 maps)* SiRF's high performance StarIII indoor GPS receiver* Light weight (3.9 oz)* Nicely designed map screenCONS* Poor documentation* Cluttered, complex UI* Very sluggish / slow. Borders on unusable* When entering an address, pressing the "Back" icon takes you back to the main menu rather than the previous menu, and you have to start entering the address all over again* Couldn't find some addresses -- quirky address entry system* Small screen size and small text combined with general slowness makes the Pocket LOOX N100 all but impossible to use while driving* Highly reflective screen difficult to see in many lighting conditions* No Text-to-Speech (GPS doesn't announce actual street names)* Voice prompts sound strange - like a drunk woman reading a seductive romance novel (seriously)* When using the MP3 player while navigating, audio prompts are announced over the music, making them difficult to hear. Some other GPS units pause the music for audio navigation prompts, and then resume music playback.* User interface needs refinement - some tasks are especially frustrating, such as entering a destination address* Voice Regocnition feature more gimmick than useful feature* No BluetoothConclusionI had hoped the Pocket LOOX would become the GPS I travel with - it's good loox (sorry, I couldn't help it) and small size would have made it ideal for bringing it with me on trips and carrying it around in my pocket. Plus, the mp3 player, video player, and video games would have made it an even better travel companion.Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N100Unfortunately, the Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N100 (seriosuly, not only is this the least catchy product name ever, but the unit I reviewed actually included a legal requirement that I refer to the product by it's full, un-marketing firendly, name in this review) is ruined by poor performance and its unpolished user interface.The single biggest problem with the Pocket LOOX is the overall slowness of the unit. Using this frustratingly sluggish GPS for any length of time is an exercise in patience. For example, it takes a full minute for the navigation application to load. Entering text is so slow that you constantly double-hit letters because your not sure if the unit registered the first tap. It's not that any one aspect of using the Pocket LOOX is slow -- it's that EVERY aspect of the Pocket LOOX is slow, from navigating menus to redrawing maps. Performance is so poor that the Pocket LOOX is almost unusable.Then there's the size issue - the Pocket LOOX has a small screen, so it's all the more essential that software engineers make intelligent use of the screen. Instead, it feels like Navigon's software was designed for larger display GPS devices and simply transferred onto the palm-sized Pocket LOOX without any adjustments. The small text is unreadable from the drivers seat (and almost unreadable even at arms length), and the menus feel cluttered. The on-screen keyboard is much too small, and almost impossible to use with normal sized fingers. The screen is also highly reflective, making it difficult to see in many situations.I also had difficulty entering in addresses. Frequently the Pocket LOOX would be unable to find an address until I found an alternate input method, such as entering the street name first, or using a zip code or cross street. Browsing through street names is tedious as you have to scroll one line at a time and wait for the small text box to scroll for each line before you can see the entire street name (assuming you can find the destination street at all). Pocket LOOX ships with NAVTEQ mapping data, but was unable to find addresses or POIs that other NAVTEQ-powered GPS devices find without issue.Pocket LOOX does manage to squeeze in some innovative features, such as Brand Icons, displaying highway road signs, speed limit notification, and many vehicle profile options (there's even a "scenic route" profile). However, overall the Pocket LOOX is too slow, too complicated, and the text layout is too small. Given the relatively high $500 price tag, I also felt the Pocket LOOX should have included Bluetooth and Text-to-Speech. Oh, and did I mention it was slow?
primero qu enada pongo esta rese&ntilde;a en espa&ntilde;ol porque se que peude ser muy util estando asi en ingles hay infinidad asi que espero les sirva.Yo arme un sistema super poderoso que casi nadie tiene en mi pais y muy original y de excelente desempe&ntilde;o por menos de $1500 asi que si piensas armar un sistema de juegos economico esta es tu mejor opcion sin lugar a dudas.Que esperas animate creeme tus amigos quedaran verdes de NVIDIA con un sistema que contenga esta tarjeta clro con sus logicos acompa&ntilde;antes que en este caso serian 2 tarjetas de video listas para SLI
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.
They work great! It keeps the screen from getting scratched and when our niece plays with it with her dirty hands, it's easy to clean.
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.
I bit the bullet and purchased the case which is half of what I paid for the camera. The results are AMAZING. This camera takes great underwater photos. Everything I had hoped for and more!
Please be VERY careful and look at the picture before ordering this cable. This is NOT what we normally view as the 'generic' USB cable. For that, look for a "USB-A to MINI-B male" cable.The full USB-B connector (this one) is needed for some USB-connected disk drives, printers or speakers. A cable such as this may be needed because some vendors choose to save a few pennies and do not to provide a cable with the device they sell or one may need a cord longer than the standard 6 ft. or 2 meter usually supplied by the manufacturer.I am awarding this item 5 stars for price and quality - it's a good, normal USB cable and there's nothing to complain.
Delivered on date promised, received the product that was advertised, love Amazon and APC. I'm going on the assumption that the quality of this product is that of other APC products I have owned.
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.
This is not my first time buying this product, even though cheaper counter parts are available this is the perfect fit for all 58mm.Screws perfect and feels safer.
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.
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.
At first I thought I would like having a Palm - Until the lower left quadrant of the touch screen quit working within about a week! Boy, I sure wasted a lot of time entering info that I am now unable to retrieve reliably...
I purchased four of these cables to go along with two LSI controller cards. They're extremely well built, with a lot of slack in the cable ( was able to route the cables behind the motherboard for a cleaner install. While optimally they'd stay in a server case, mine are corsaird 800D's, color coded to differentiate (via case fans) so they're definitely visible. I like the eye candy in our office, breaks the monotony. Back to the cables, the other great thing about these is they've properly labeled each of the breakout sata cables. I will be buying more of these!
I ordered this product to give to my mother for mother's Day. She got it on time. Now As of June 13,2000 the modem is no longer working. It simply won't connect. There is some type of error and won't accept commands.
To start with I will say that once I was finished programming the remote performs all of the functions I want. It has successfully replaced five remote controls. Once properly programmed it is a great remote control. However, getting it to where I wanted was an intense process.For most people the wizards provided by Logitech will probably set up their systems satisfactorily. If your system is like mine with every component from a different manufacturer then it will be perhaps less satisfactory. Even with my rather strange collection of components the provided wizards set every thing up with only one problem. The TV monitor did not power down when the off button was pushed during the watch TV activity. In the watch a DVD activity everything worked fine.My call to tech support was not very productive. The technicians tried various things and did give me some information about how to rearrange the sequence in which things powered up and down but were not able to resolve the problem. I was passed to a second level of tech support with no better results. I was promised that my call would be transferred to an engineer and I would be called back the following day. I never got the call back only an email saying that my trouble was closed unless I called them back. The tech support was pleasant but not very helpful. I do need to say that since I write embedded software for a living, I generally try most of the things tech support people can offer before I call. It is very unusual for me to actually get much help from any tech support lines. I already know what to try for most situations before I call.At first use the software seems to be very limited and not very customizable and since it comes with basically no documentation to go beyond the basic wizards it has a very steep learning curve. It is however, actually fairly powerful allowing quite a few customizations once you figure out how to access the various features.Things the software should have but does't:1. A simple method to reset the remote back to factory defaults.2. The ability to save different configurations of the software. This would be nice when experimenting so that if you mess things up you can easily return to where you were originally.3. An index which would provide some guidance as to where in the software various modifications can be made.The wizards put just about all of the functions for my hardware into the remote control. However, the functions I use frequently were often buried several screen levels down. It took me awhile to figure out that by going into customize buttons/Additional buttons you can type a screen prompt into the label column select the device you want the button to control and then select a command from a drop down list. By putting the commands you want at the top of the list they will be the first ones displayed. You can delete any that you don't need to reduce the clutter.By defining a few of the unused standard buttons and putting the commonly used other commands at the top of the additional buttons I was able to customize my remote to do just what I wanted.The problem I had with the TV not turning off was resolved by changing the settings from the original macro written by the software. I discovered that my Motorola cable box and my TV exchanged communications using the HDMI cable during power-up and power-down. This communication appears to interfere with the Akai TV executing the power off command. I tried various changes to the timing functions with nothing working. I think if I had kept playing perhaps eventually I would have found a timing solution. However, I discovered if I went into the activities tab and selected settings for the watch TV activity, by selecting review the settings, then yes but I want to add more control the last step has the option to add actions for any device. I added a power toggle command for my TV when leaving the activity.The change caused the TV to turn off then turn back on. Not a solution but a clue. The eventual solution for my system was to go into the devices tab, select my cable box settings changing the adjust power setting to leave the cable box on all the time. This rewrote the macro to remove the power on and off commands for the cable box from the watch TV activity. I then went into the adjust setting in the watch TV activity and manually added a power toggle command for my cable box to when the watch TV activity starts and again when the activity stops. My remote now powers everything up properly when I start to watch TV and powers everything down properly when I press the off button.I don't have enough information on how the wizard writes the macro to say why it works when I add the commands in this way and not when the software adds them. I can just say that it resolved the only serious problem I ran into. Having spent many years making various types of hardware work together I have often found that this is the type of strange solution that is often needed.The remote is a powerful device capable of being configured just the way you want after you have mastered the software. However, the software instructions need a lot of improvement. I don't think most consumers are willing to fiddle around with it as much as I did in order to customize their remote. If you like to fiddle with software and hardware then you will find this remote is capable of doing nearly anything you can think of.Most consumers will find that the basic set-up performed by the wizards will meet most of your needs. However, they will find extensive customization a challenge, and possibly very frustrating.
I wanted a fast flash memory card. This guy is it. Compared to a "standard" Sandisk 256MB, this Ultra II is 5 times faster. Here are my results copying (writing) a 36 MB file to the card: 34 sec for the standard card and 7 sec for the Ultra II. Reading from the card was even faster. Great product. And the Amazon price seems very good too, based on my limited searching.
Great lens and great price. I got this as a Christmas gift for my D5000. This camera takes great baby pictures and/or portraits at the f/1.8 setting. I love it. Like others have stated though, the AF does not work on the D5000 and certain Nikon models. The person who bought this for me did not know that but I love the lens anyway and am fine using manual focus with it. I may purchase the 35mm f/1.8 next if I decide I really need AF or if the wife wants to use AF. The 35mm is an AF-S lens which provides AF for the D5000. There is also a f/1.4 that is AF-S. I only gave it 4 stars because I would like the body to be metal (not a fan of everything being plastic these days) and would have liked the AF-S option. However, great picture and great addition to any amateurs lens collection. Also, I love having a f/1.8 lens now and can't imagine life without it. I used this indoors all weekend during the snow storm with no flash and every pictures was great. Awesome in low light.
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.
I just built my new custom, and I am glad I went with this case. Plently of room for a big vid card and SLI. 4 stock fans with blue LED, and 2 optional. This is cooling my 8800 GT Superclocked, nForce 680i, ULTRA 600 watt PSU, Seagate 250 GB HD, Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.6 GHz stock and 2 GB of Corsair RAM running on Windows Vista Premium. A MUST BUY! AMAZON HAS THE CHEAPEST PRICE EVER FOR IT! IT'S $160 AT BEST BUY! GET IT NOW!
I have never had a problem using this hard drive & i have been using this for a long time. Looks like the previous reviewer must have got a defective one.Easy to use even though it is my 1st HD purchase. Never had any issue with it.
Initially, the registration and software update process was twitchy and annoying, and the books offered through their modem service/catalog are a joke. Despite these obvious flaws, it has been wonderful. RCA just doesn't tell you about a couple of the advantages, wanting to sell you a bunch of overpriced and overcontrolled downloads. I got my unit about eight months ago, probably use it in excess of 2 hours a day, and have enjoyed it immensely. I actually prefer it to a hardcover book. It is, by far, the best reader out there, especially with its integrated dictionary and notetaking functions.I use it to download large work documents into the reader (you can make new files using the open source app rbmake). Then I take notes in the reader on the plane, or in the bathroom, or wherever. With all the Project Gutenberg books available in an easy-to-convert format, you have literally thousands of the greatest books ever available for free download, as well as current books available for purchase online. I'm buying several for relatives for Christmas, along with a CD-ROM full of pub-domain books to get them started.
This is the perfect cable modem for Comcast/Xfinity and is really easy to setup. I was able to get it completely setup online with the cable company, saving the rental fee.
After reading past reviews, I was prepared to have to download special 64-bit drivers to make this card work with Vista 64-bit. But they weren't needed: Vista 64 automatically got the drivers from Windows Update, and I was connected to my WPA network in minutes. Never needed the MSI installation disk or the drivers I'd downloaded.Card itself works find, excellent signal strength. The little antenna is fine, although I may wind up velco-ing it to the case.
It is true to the description. The battery lasts like forever and it is so cute. Sonic Stage is real easy to use unlike what others are saying. The only thing I did not like was the extended headphones. It should not have an extender. The length should have been like that anyway. I end up losing the extender. So that sucked but other than that, I love my sony mp3 player.Must Buy!!!!
CyberHome CH-DVD 300S Progressive-Scan DVD Player worked fine without any issues the first year. But in the second year it started geting stuck in between while playing dvd's & vcds. Right now i am not able to use it at all.won't recomennd this product.
I must say I loved FrontPage, and I was not sure about this upgrade. It is harder than it looks, but does make nice pages. The "simple" use of photo galleries from external sources is a joke for anyone not an expert. This is the biggest downside of the program. The navigation setup is a lot different and not as easy as FrontPage, but is manageable. Over all it should be an okay program for building and managing websites. Be patient and read everything, and watch the training video, it takes time but is worth it.
The product allows one to listen at a volume without disturbing others, and it's light weight. Then comes the shortcomings, namely, one can hear interference from AM radio; it's uncomfortable for long durations; and the product starts to fall apart after few weeks of use. A better wireless headphone I ended up buying costs four times as much. Bottom line, you get what you pay for.
Since I received it, I have had no problems with it. Image quality is wonderful. Uploading to my computer, I have had no problems. It is more memory than I actually need, but you never know when I might need it for those special times.
This unit has three modes, Wireless Access Point, Ethernet Client, and WDS Extender. It has a good wireless range with two external antennas. As an access point it supports WEP and WPA and is easy to setup. Unfortunately, as an ethernet client and extender it only supports WEP. Documentation is thin.
These cables are wonderful and for the price, I could not beat it. They give great flexibility and we use them for our GPS devices. Not a single problem!
Well made and perfect fit on my Corsair fans. The wire is heavy enough not to flex. Has an offset to keep the guard off the fans. Nice chrome finish.Note: If you are going to screw through the case to get to the fan, you will need longer screws as none are included and the normal case fan screws are not long enough. But for the price I wouldn't expect screws.Update: Ordered 4 more from UExcell. I received them in less than a week. Even though they gave me a 3 week estimate for delivery. Great quality , great price. Plus they included a $5 coupon. These are the same as pictured above. I am a Happy Camper (with fan guards)
This mount is great for women or beginner DIY projects. It went in easy without any extra parts needed.
If I had the opportunity to change one thing on the back it would be the big rubber handle mounting as it falls in the way of the zippers when closing the bag.
I purchased this lamp 3 months ago and did not put it together as it was a wedding gift for my daughter . When they received the gift and put together the lamp, they were very disappointed to see it was missing 2 parts. The information supplied left no 800 number or contact info to get these parts. We would like to get the replacement parts to the lamp. This is in regards to transaction #527038.
These are EXCELLENT wireless headphones for TV listening (I don't use them for music listening, so I can't comment on that). There is no extraneous background noise, hissing, etc. The automatic sync between headset and base is wonderful! (I've used many wireless headphones over the years, and trying to manually adjust the sync has always been the biggest pain.)There is not a single thing I don't like about these wireless headphones, and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
First, MY specs:AMD Athlon 64 X2 38002GB Ultra 400MHz PC3200 DDRAsus A8N32-SLI Dlx2x 250GB Seagate SATAAntec 550W PSUand, of course - PNY Verto Geforce 6600 PCIE 256MB DDR-if you dont understand, that's really good (and JUST because your computer has the same graphics card it might not perform as well as mine, esp. if it has different components)-This has been a great performer for me, no problems whatsoever. I bought this at Best Buy for ~175 and now its almost a third of that. THE ONLY time its ever even stuttered was when I hooked it up to our 50 inch HDTV running Half-Life 2 - Lost Coast at 1080i.
I bought this from Amazon cheep but when I put it in my printer it stated that it was not compatible. I just threw it out and got an HP cartridge that works fine. I do not recommend buying this product. The reason I gave it one star is that in the co. Defense I did not attempt to contact them to let them know about the problem. for $5 it was not worth the hassal.
This cable is all you need, I talked to an expert. It shipped fast and got here in perfect order. Don't buy from an electronics store. This cable works excellent.
I had really enjoyed my Dell XPS M1730. One day the LCD panel started having problems. I contacted Dell Technical Support via chat. They had me run a series of lengthy diagnostics. These diagnostics did not find any problems. The problems with the LCD panel continued. I contacted Dell Technical Support via chat again. After 3 seperate lengthy chats they authorized that the display adapter be replaced.In a few days a contracted service technician (authorized by Dell) came to my home and replaced the display adapter. This did not alleviate the problems with the LCD panel. After the technician performed the service on the computer the FN key on the keyboard ceased to function. I contacted Dell Technical Support via chat once again. They authorized the same technician to replace the keyboard on one visit and he replaced the LCD panel on a 3rd visit.Replacing the LCD panel resolved the specific issues I was experiencing with the LCD, however the new LCD panel had a number of new issues. The original LCD panel which came with the computer was a Sharp. This Sharp LCD panel had no issues until about 10 months after I had purchased the computer. The LCD panel which was installed to replace the Sharp is an LG. This LG LCD panel has very bad backlight bleeding, extremely slow response time and a purple blemish in the bottom left corner. These issues make the computer unbearable to use. The original Sharp LCD panel did not experience any of these issues.I contacted Dell Techical Support via chat once again. They had me send it to the Dell Depot in Houston, Texas. The chat technician verified that the LCD would be replaced with a Sharp LCD panel that did not experience these issues and be free of defects. I sent the computer to the Dell Depot using the box that Dell had shipped to me. Included in the box was a sheet of paper which listed an area to describe the problems with the computer. I listed the problems in great detail, including the problems with the LCD display.When I received the computer back none of the issues I detailed had been addressed. The LCD panel had not been replaced. Only now the computer would not boot from the hard drive. Something had happened while the computer was at the Dell Depot which caused the BIOS to not recognize that a hard drive was installed. Now I could not use the computer.Since the computer is not functional I am not able to work. This is a computer I use for work. I have and will continue to lose a great amount of productivity due to this problem.I contacted Dell Technical Support via phone and explained to them what has happened. I spoke with a first level technician and his supervisor. The only things they said they would do is send out another technician to replace the LCD, motherboard and hard drive. None of these items would need to be replaced if the LCD was replaced at the Dell Depot like it should have been and if it did not get damaged at the Dell Depot.All Dell is doing is stating that they will do something in the future which should have already been done. They are not taking any responsibility for the problems they have caused me by not fixing the computer correctly the first time, or the second, or the third...etc. They did not even state that they would send out the correct LCD panel, so they may still install an inferior LCD panel to the one which was originally installed.
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.
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.
I have tried a few DSLR bags. This is the only one fully meets all my expection! Thank you so much!
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 could not buy this filter for under $160 dollars in Australia, a qreat saving.The quality of this filter is amazing. I have no need to reset my camera to compensatefor this filter in any way.I just put it on my sigma 150-500 lens and away i go, superbphotos every time.I would recommend this filter to anyone who is looking for top qualityat a great price.
This player worked fine in my home theater system for over a year, then the sound through the HDMI port stopped. It always had the annoying habit of turning off the digital sound now and then (never figured out why/when it would happen), but now there is no sound period. No changes to the rest of the system, checked the cable, tv, receiver port. No sound. Nothing in the menu will fix it. It's now doing occasional duty in a spare bedroom using the composite outputs. Replaced with new Sony product.
I tried several speakers for listening to music. Every time that sound like garbage. I was ready to give up and I heard about these. These sound better than my Boston Acoustics and JBL's. No kidding.If listening to music is your primary use and you want a great tonal response and outstanding spatial imaging look no further.ComplaintsI've had to move my speaker wires and replace the RCA connector and cable supplied. It is too low-quality for these speakers. The speaker and headphone levels need to be better balanced.For all those who have some hiss it just may be your set-up. My PC had an audio connector that was going bad.
Nicely made. Works well. The conductive bristles are bound to be better than the natural bristle paintbrulsh that i used for many years before.
Even though I love the concept of this product I have only given it two stars because the company lacks variety for frame options. Luckily for me I researched flat panel frames thoroughly before I made any purchases and I found HD Envy. www.hdenvy.comThey are a company with a HUGE selection of frames and even custom order capabilities. Plus they have a unique patented universal bracketing system that beats all the competition's strap options. I would recommend checking out www.hdenvy.com before making any purchases.
I've been using Tivo for about 2 years now. I can't imagine watching television without it. I always tell people, if I had to give all my home theater equipment up except one thing, I would keep the Tivo. Well, a Tivo alone wouldn't do me much good without a tv, so I'd have to go get a cheap tv after giving up my big one ;-) But, the point is, this is the best piece of equipment you can buy! Now, there is even more drive space so you don't have to worry about recordings getting deleted before you get to watch them (thats only a big problem if you have a lot of shows to tape though)Tivo is one of those, &quot;just get it&quot; items. Don't ask too many questions, don't worry about weather you &quot;need&quot; it, don't worry if you'll like it... JUST GET IT! I've told my friends about this and they always think I'm overexaggerating how good it is. A few put it off saying it wouldn't do much for them or they wouldn't like it. Well, as soon as the caved in and bought one, they tell me that they don't know why they waited and they couldn't imagine watching TV without it!I like Tivo, but I'm not a brand bigot when it comes to things like these... so, even if you don't want the Tivo personal video recorder (PVR) look at the Microsoft UltimateTV... either way get a PVR!!! I've never tried the Microsoft Ultimate TV, but I can say that I am very happy with Tivo and would be very surprised if I could be wooed away from it. They are probably pretty close in features/specifications and now Tivo has dual tuner available, so there is not likely any great advantage of one over the other.Some of the drawbacks for me are:Image quality. With the DirecTV model this isn't as much of an issue since it records everything at the highest quality possible. But, there still is some picture degradation.No HDTV support yet. I have a HDTV set but I don't have an HDTV decoder yet... the reason I don't is because I couldn't use it with the Tivo. Hopefully it won't be too long before they have an HDTV model.Like I said, just get it!!
So far very good for the price. I have it since summer 2004. Picture quality is good. The car kit is working great for keeping the kiddies happy on long trips. Battery life has been longer then advertised. The only thing keeping me from giving it Five Stars is the Aspect Ratios. This is not a wide screen player unless you want to stretch your video into godawful displays.
I bought this product to add a shoulder pad to a crumpler camera bag. I also have bought a Timbuk2 should pad for another bag without the grip feature. The advantage of this product is that is has a grip texture that prevents the shoulder strap from sliding off. It worked without any problems.
I have been using more than a year now - connected between a laptop and HDTV. The resolution is much much greater than a S-video cable that I have using before. It didn't cause any problem so far. A couple of times, I didn't get the sound but it came back later. And, I am not sure whether the problem was in the computer or the cable. Anyway, it is really reliable and I am very satisfied by the product. Besides, when I transfer the signal from my laptop to the HDTV, I don't have to reset the resolution of the display anymore - it automatically happens. Awesome!
Good overall quality.The plastic material and tuning/volume knobs feel cheap for the amount of money you pay, but the technical features are very good.
I bought this to replace a 4-port, USB 1.0 hub. Seems like a solid unit, Windows 7 has had no problems detecting or working with any devices I have plugged into it so far.
This bag is great for travel. Enough room for clothes, and easy access to computer. I would recommend this bag.
Don't let the guy at the electronics store tell you that a $30.00 hdmi cable is needed with your t.v. or dvd player purchase. THEY GET A COMMISSION.This works as perfect as any more expensive cable I have bought in the past
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.
Received item with very quick shipping. I use my home phone alot for conference calls for work and this battery works good. Holds a charge. Granted, if I'm on a conference call for 5 hours it might not last, but that's why I have my other new battery in my other phone. I havent' had a problem with them.
Trying to use my LG TV as a secondary monitor for my Toshiba Laptop. I could tell that the picture was there but it was hidden behind flashing, distortion, and incorrect colors. Didn't work at all for me and will be returned promptly.
Very interesting to see how many people aren't having much success with these antennas. I would be interested in how everyone is measuring their signal strength and their placement of the routers.I'm in an older house where it is long and narrow with hardly any open spaces.I'm using these antennas on a WRT54G on one side of the house, in conjunction with the WRE54G repeater on the other side of the building.I used Netstumbler, and the Dell wireless utility that came with the internal wireless card. I get the same readings for signal strength on both programs.Before adding the antennas, I was getting an average of -50 to-55 dBi strength 10 feet from the router. After adding the antenna's, I am averaging -36 to -39 dBi.Sitting 15 feet from the WRE54G repeater the signal gained exactly the same from -50 to -36 dBi after adding the antennas to the router for some reason.The worse strength I received in my house jumped from -92 dBi to -67 dBi.
bEST THING WE LIKE IS THAT IT IS SLENDER AND FITS NICELY INTO THE STORAGE CABINET...DOES A GOOD JOB....GOOD VALUE...
I purchased these disks expecting I was getting a good price. Unfortunately, these disks had a high failure rate when I tried to burn them on my PC DVD burner (at least half had burn errors). I thought the problem might be in my burner so I tried it with two others and still wasted about half. They seem to record without problems on my DVD recorder, but I have only tried a few so far. I used another brands (Sony, etc.) and they work fine on my PC.
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!
Much more over my expectation.Good product, I'm using it to work with the SoundBlaster X-Fi 5.1 external sound card, got real 5.1 sound effect.That's really what I expect with what I paid.
Well worth the price and I am very satisfied with the product. Overall very pleased. Just a few suggestions...The buttons could be bigger and the operating systems are very complicated... on several occasions I thought I had turned it off when the CD player was still on. The company was excellent. The first one did not arrive and they sent a replacement... no questions asked. I got it two days later. Highly recommend them!
These speakers blew me away. I got them yesterday and was in awe of their quality. These speakers are not cheap speakers, they are great speakers that happen to have a cheap price. The sound is amazing!Set up was easy. Things are color-coded and setup took about 5 minutes after everything was unpacked.The only down to these speakers is the fact that the sub volume control is on the back of the sub itself. All of the other controls are located on the center speaker. Even with this I probably would have paid triple what they cost!Great speakers with the price figured in even with the sub volume on the back I rate them a 5 star buy!
I was looking for an inexpensive personal flash drive for moving data between computers at work, home and away.This drive so far has worked fast and flawlessly, with a slick design and low amazon price to boot.Recommended!
First off, I bought this keyboard and mouse for a rather unique purpose. I have a Samsung Q1U UMPC with Vista. I like the Q1U for doing casual tasks on the go. I can play games, read an ebook, browse the Web and email (when near a wireless access point), draw, take notes, look at pictures from my digital camera, and so forth. But the Q1U is capable of running more serious productivity software like Microsoft Word. Using a word processing program without a keyboard is a nightmare, even with the numerous input options (mini keyboard, handwriting, virtual keyboard, voice recognition).There is a USB keyboard, which works fine. However, I bought this keyboard and mouse for the Bluetooth connectivity. Now, the keyboard pairs up nicely, but the mouse is another story. However, I have found that for my purposes, the mouse pointer on the keyboard itself is good enough when used to suppliment the touchscreen of the Q1U. Plus, I like that it uses AA batteries. When I travel, I stick the keyboard and some spare batteries in my suitcase. The keyboard has an on/off switch so it doesn't constantly try to pair up while being thrashed around in the suitcase, which was a problem with other wireless keyboards I tried. I bring the Q1U on the airplane with me. When I get to the hotel, I bring out the keyboard and I have a fully functioning PC. I honestly never use the mouse.The pros include reliable Bluetooth pairing of the keyboard, mouse cursor control on the keyboard, nice ergonomic design, thin profile.The cons include frustrating Bluetooth pairing of the mouse, wide area footprint that seems unnecessary (could be smaller).
After reading the reviews I thought this would be the perfect product for my two computers one printer situation. When I received it.....it took longer to take it out of the packaging than it took to hook it up.As soon as I plug in everything it worked perfectly.I'm really sorry it took me so long to find this device but I'm really happy now.One note of caution.........plan on having 3 USB cables ready to have everything work properly.
After receiving an email titled " Best MP3 Player you never heard of " I reasearched the Archos 605 MP3 Player. It was hard to find anything negitive about the 605. I purchased the Archos 605 about 1 month ago and now can confirm that it trully is the best MP3 Player on the market. There is nothing that cant be done with the 605, from Wi-Fi internet browsing to music to the best quality video of any player today.
I think this is a great DVD player. It's compact, cheap and it plays all types of disc formats! I've recommended it to all my friends and they all love it as well. I'm surprised that the overall rating for this player is so low.
My limit is 2 hours to get a driver + new hardware installed. After two hours I wasn't even close. I got it to drive a mouse, but what I really needed was to be able to connect a memory stick. Never happened. Don't buy this one. Look elsewhere.
About 75 burned w/ no problems. 8X burns using Memorex DVD burner and Nero 6.0... smooth sailing. Just ordered a second stack of 100.
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!!!
After reading the one star reviews, I am not convinced those reviewers reviewed the same product. I installed this wireless card in a Dell Optiplex GX280 and then installed Windows 7 RRM x86 (fresh installation). Windows 7 had a driver, loaded it, and that is it - connected to my Linksys wireless router at 54mbs. Very surprised that Vista users would have driver issues...
I could not be happier. I also have a 40" Samsung and they are superb! I would recommend this tv to everyone.
I have not used all of the features of the 190XPROB 3 but those I have I like. The tripod is sturdy; I have used it outside in heavy winds with a small 2 pound weight attached and it stayed where I wanted it. I have a Manfrotto 498RC2 ball head on it and mounted my camera vertically in those windy conditions and the camera remained steady; I was taking pictures of woodpeckers at a feeder I have in my backyard. I have left the camera and tripod outside for extended times in these conditions. I have not used the tripod in a very low position with the center post mounted in a horizontial position but I will do that when I start using my macro lens outside. I have enjoyed the tripod and will put it through its paces.An update: I have used the tripod in various low/spread leg positions with the center post extended in a horizontial configuration. At first I found it hard to get the tripod legs extended and set properly for very low postions but as I became acquainted with the tripod I found it easier to use. The tripod can be made to lay very close to the ground. I have used this position to photograph items both from below and at ground level. So far the only draw back I have found, is that when I put the center column in a horizontal position with my Canon 40D the tripod tends to want to tip in the direction of the camera when you extend the center post to its extreme. This can be compensated for by spreading the legs out and placing the camera near one of the legs or by hanging a weight of some type on the opposite end of the center post. But be careful when operating in these situations.
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!
I thought I wouldn't need a stand like this because I love the iPad smart cover, but I do a lot of typing on my iPad with an external bluetooth keyboard and the Smart Cover just doesn't hold the iPad at any angle that is comfortable for typing. I managed to jury-rig some positions where it was OK but these solutions left the iPad woefully unstable. This fold-up stand, while large, folds up to a reasonably compact size, and when unfolded, can easily be adjusted a variety of angles, all of which are good and stable and much more comfortable for viewing while typing. The non-slip surface on the base is great too. In fact, it's also nice for using the iPad when I'm not typing. I also like how, unlike the Smart Cover it can be easily used to prop up the iPad in either portrait or landscape. I think Amazon offers a virtually identical product for a couple dollars cheaper, though.
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.
Extremely annoying to buy a battery and then not have it charging after a month or two. I guess you just have to go straight to Dell to get a good battery.
I purchased this to replace a 4-port PS2 KVM since I had recently purchased a USB keyboard. I am switching between an XP machine and a Linux (Zorin) machine. I use a wired USB Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 and wireless USB mouse which was part of a mouse-keyboard pair (Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.0A) - the keyboard wore out.After connecting the KVM, both the XP and Linux machine needed a short period of time to recognize and install hardware drivers. On the XP machine, I had to uninstall the Microsoft Intellipoint software so it would recognize my left handed configuration.With this in mind, installation went smoothly and I am very pleased with the usage after two days. The double-press, scroll-lock hotkey is responsive and reliable - more so than my previous PS2 KVM. Audio, video, keyboard and mouse functionality and quality are thus far identical to being hooked directly to either PC.I haven't tested the USB 2.0 funcitonality by adding a USB hub to the mouse port. Also, I have a wireless Logitech keyboard that I may test soon, and may post a comment accordingly.Thus far, for the price, this has been a great value for me.
After a day of frustration with configuration, I called the customer service number, and was up and running. I have had this unit for 3 weeks, and am really pleased. I have not yet used the N technology.
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 computer for my online graduate education but have ended up using my four-year-old desktop instead for most of the work. This computer is extremely slow and just stops working at least once a day. I would never buy this computer again. In fact, I am in the process of returning it. Do not purchase this laptop unless you want a slow computer at an expensive price!
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.
Easy to use. Much more reliable than the Pronto Neo I owned. Never change the batteries again!!
CD Player arrived within the time frame promised and in excellent condition. Installation instructions were easy to follow. Best of all the sound was as good as promised.
Does what it says.With this I am able to connect my laptop to TV.
got this for my laptop so i could connect it to my tv works great amazing product would recommend this product to anyone
BAG IS WELL-MADE AND COMFORTABLE. PROBLEM IS, IT'S JUST A LITTLE SMALL IF YOU OWN SEVERAL LENSES, SO YOU CAN'Y CARRY MORE THAN 1 OR 2 EXTRA LENSES, AND THEN NO ROOM FOR ACCESSORY FLASH. LOTS OF POCKETS.
I had heard that this carrying case wasn't very durable (the rubber holder for the Palm supposedly would come off the case), but I have had no problems in 8 months of heavy use. The leather has become molded into an even more compact shape, and it fits nicely in my purse. Worth the money, because unlike the cover that comes with the Palm, I can store business cards, the graffiti cheat card, etc.
If you are considering buying this CD player i urge you to rethink and do not buy it. I bought this CD player for my b-day ,... my family not having a lot of money, this was the only thing i got. I was very excited to get a new CD player since i hadn't had one for a while. Music is a big part of my life. Well,...this Cd palyer didn't even last me a week!!! when i pushed the volume button once....just once it kept till it reached a volume of 32, which was the hightest it could go! UGHH .... and it wouldnt wrk when i tried to skip a song ,....it skipped every song. The only thign i got for my bday was well nothing.i didnt keep the receipt so i coudlnt tkae it back ...
Good One .. U cannot expect to get more when U get it for Cheap ... Throw any disc and it plays so far I have tried with the following formats DVD, CD, CDR, MP3,Kodak picture CD, VCD2-0, D VCD.The Surround sound effects on Dolby Digitial DTS - DVD's was pretty hood.. however the catch is it plays all other disc's audio on just 3 speakers.The SetUp and configuration was easy and they have a good Menu System. The instruction Manual is short - few pages only and I had to speak to there tech suppport who where very user freindly.OverALL a GOOD BUY !!!
'Firesale' price and delivered with the ink on the label still wet. I'd be glad to buy again from this dealer.
Product is doing what its meant for.. very easy to install . easy to use . hopefully lasts long also.No issues as of now.. will update if i'll find any thing important to share , bought it for $36 already save $10 two months of rent.
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.
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!
This is a great MP3 player!! I love mine which I have had for 3 months now. First of all, if you dont want something you can wear around your neck, then of course, don't buy this, get something bigger with a belt clip.The screen on this is very easy to read considering the small size of the player. the battery life is good, also considering its size. It will not have a 24 hr batter. Apple doesnt even have that with any of theirs and they're a lot bigger. Battery usually lasts me about 2 weeks, however, i use mine on my way to class or on jogs. Usually at about 1 hour a day. According to the manual it should last approximately 10 hours.The side dial takes alitle getting used to, but works great and doesnt take too long to get used to.Cosmetically, the case could be improved. It seems to take away from the "cool" factor. Instead of protecting it, it just covers up the corners and makes it look wierd.This thing is cool though, I've gotten plenty of compliments from people about.
A lot of reviewers are saying that this won't work with vista; I didn't have any problems using mine with vista. I think its comparable to a sansa c250 player, same quality and features and so far no bugs.
I've used Logitech products for years.They have always been great quality, and easy to use.This Harmony 880 universal remote now from Logitech is fantastic. After a little monkeying about with the software, mainly due to my inability to follow instructions it works perfectly.This remote flawlessly runs all my audio & video equipment from my new Denon receiver Sharp LCD big screen TV to an older JVC VCR-DVD combo player, and TiVo series II DVR, plus audiophile single disk CD player, and SONY 6 disk CD Changer.I really like the single button activity feature. Press 1 button to watch a bluray movie on the TV while listening through the surround av reciever.I've programmed 12 different activity functions. Press 1 button, and all the things I had to do with multiple remotes, or manual operation are done for me. The more I use this remote the more I program new useful functions in to it.This is the best universal remote I've ever used, and has made 9 different factory remotes obsolete. Well they will be drawer stock until I replace/sell the equipment. While the 880 will grow with my ever changing A/V equipment mix.
The ability to connect USB cords to front of hub is so handy. In the past my other hubs required connecting cords on the back. This was always a hassle.
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 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.
this product is perfect for my new hdtv....its inexpensive and it works the same as any expensive wires...awesome
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 needed a multiple CD changer that would fit into a relatively small space. This fits the spot and works well -- random playing of six CD's.
The first thing this unit does when you plug it in is turn off your wireless security. When you run the CD that comes with the unit it attempts to communitate with thd device. If It fail the only message is connection failed try latter. Help desk is in India or some place like it. After two hours I stuck it back in the box and sent it back.
I purchased this vacuum 3 1/2 years ago and have no complaints. It replaced my 20-year old Eureka, which was almost the same (also used the F & G style bags), but had a plastic handle. And guess what? That was the part that broke. This model has a metal handle and so I feel confident it will not be breaking there.As a plus, this model accepted my old Eureka's attachments (and bags/belts), so I saved money by not having to buy more. Now that I have a Lab, I see that it must be cleaning up after his shedding, as I am going through bags more often. The only thing I miss from my old Eureka is the edge cleaner. The 50-foot cord is great! It has an expanded hook width from which to hang the cord. The vacuum, attached to any outlet in my apartment, can reach anywhere and everywhere.As to its weight: Yep it is heavy! If I had stairs, I would probably shy away from it or buy two! My mom, who is disabled, handles it OK, so most people will be OK with it too.
Paid $99.99 for this recorder two months ago. I use it daily for work as my main audio backup. Today I tried to charge it. It turned on, turned to "Please Wait" mode, and won't do anything else. It won't turn off. I can't turn it back on. I can't access files. It's like it's completely dead except the screen says "Please Wait." For 100 bucks, I expect more for my money. I think it's a plastic piece of trash now and I wouldn't recommend this product or this brand to anyone. Also, when it did work, it often would turn on by itself in my bag. I tried putting it in a case, in the side pocket of my bag, in the inside pocket of my purse...still turns on by itself and sometimes actually begins playing recordings all by itself. If it can do that, then certainly it can also erase recordings. Be careful if you buy it and buy an extended warranty. That way when it breaks 6 times a year, it won't cost you every 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.
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!
This phone is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket and have room left over for a few more things. The quality of the sound can't be beat. It's the sturdiest phone EVER. I'm not proud to say that I have dropped it on the floor quite a few times and it works as well now as the day I got it.
Well, need I say more? I didn't have a pc for a long time, but just purchased one and have been shopping on amazon ever since. This was so easy and convenient.
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 had been experiencing jumpy mouse pointer movement with a Logitech MX700 optical mouse and an LX7 laser mouse. Logitech Support Answer ID 29 described that a black or wood grain surface could cause erratic mouse pointer movement. Those are the surfaces that I have. This is a link to the support document.[...]I chose the silver Fellowes Microban mousepad (model 5934001) for its higher reflectivity. It measures 3/32-in (3mm) thick by 9-in (23cm) wide by 8-in (20cm)deep. The thinness of this pad is useful for fitting over the integrated black mousepad on a keyboard tray. I chose the pricier Microban product because surfaces do get a bit grimy around my workstation.
I bought this cord because I was tired of the way the plastic lip always breaks on the Canon version and this one has a metal plate on the mount instead of plastic, so I thought that might solve the problem. The metal plate is a good idea, but the way the head is mounted on the plate with a screw, it got loose the first weekend I used it and there was no way to tighten it, so the flash and mount wobbled and spun around on the screw. Not helpful.
amazon is the only place to find this paper for my phone/fax. always delivered quickly; always does the trick. when they quit making the paper i guess i will have to break down and buy a new fax machine.
This is one of the best new designs to the traditional camera bag. Functional, light, and extremely well thought out.
Works great for video emails and teleconferencing. I would have rated it a 5 star if not for the small clip attachment that does not stay in place. The stand that is provided is your best option! PS check for newest software yourself and don't count on product to do it for you.
I purchased this bag for a Sony TRV30 camcorder and overall am happy with it.Pros:- small- light- weatherproof (havent actually tested it yet, but the retractable hood is a nice touch)Cons:- small- not enough pockets- when wearing a T-shirt, the hairs on my hands get caught up in the strap attachment (painful and annoying and I am not even that hairy!)Overall, if the constraints dont scare you away, I think its a pretty nice bag.
This is a great cartridge. Worked right out of the packaging. Color is nice and bright. Cost a whole lot less than they are selling locally. Don't know why it took me so long to come to Amazon first. Amazon is now my first place to go when I need a new cartridge.
The item arrived as described. Quality seems to be good and does the task it was designed for. Alos fast shipping on the product. Overall I am very pleased.
I purchased HP IPAQ Hx2755 at the end of August 2005 from Fry's Electronics, however, the device had an older ROM version (June 5 2005).I loved the unit - it encrypted my data which keeps it safe. This is a very important feature for me and is the reason why I bought this particular hand-held.It also has much better password security by providing encrypted key as well as fingerprint technology (I decided not to use the fingerprint technology because what if I accidently cut my thumb does that mean I can't log in?).Instead, I used encrypted key which is a very important and a necessary feature for me, and is also why I bought this particular device.If you keep important information on your PDA like me, encrypting your data and encrypted key are both necessary. Both of these features worked efficiently - I just entered my pin when turning the device on.This is my favorite hand-held on the market. I bought this device because of these two features - encrypted data and encrypted key, which I could not find anywhere else.I read the Amazon reviews before purchasing the unit from Fry's but bought it anyway thinking that HP must have fixed the problems mentioned already. Unfortunately, I had the same problem with the on/off button that other readers described which surprised me because I've never had a problem with any HP hand-held before. My device did not easily turn off about 5% of the time over a two week period - I would press the off button several times and also hold the off button for several seconds but it still wouldn't turn off. Also, sometimes when it was turned on (while on battery), it would go to backpanel lighting (which is expected to save on the battery) but when I pressed the screen it did not light up as it should have (even though I had plenty of battery power around 80% left), so I was not able to read anything. Fortunately, a soft reset fixed this without destroying my data. But the problem kept reappearing. So I returned the unit.After I returned the unit, I searched for a different hand-held to buy from any company (HP, Dell, etc.) but did not find one with encrypted data and encrypted key, so I decided to go back to pursuing the HP-2755.I called HP technical support and asked them about the on/off button problem. I was informed that one small shipment had a bad batch of units where the on/off button didn't work. I called back to ask them if a new unit would be at any risk of having this problem too or have they fixed the on/off problem for sure and the technical support representative said that the on/off button problem was due to bugs in an older ROM version that shipped prior to June 20, 2005. The representative was very helpful. He said the ROM software controls the on/off switch and that the prior ROM version had off/on control bugs in it. I learned my unit shipped from HP on either June 15 or June 5, 2005 (I forgot which), so my PDA had the older buggy ROM version. He emailed me a link of the new ROM version, which I could have downloaded if I hadn't already returned my unit.In conclusion, if you have an on/off button problem like I did, I was told the new ROM version fixes that bug so you might want to try it by downloading the new ROM from the link he gave me:http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/handheldiPAQ/us/revision/9019.htmlI wish I had known this before returning it.So, I am going to buy a new HP 2755 unit, but this time I will buy it from Amazon.The HP 2755 has encrypted data and encrypted key - and I really need these features to keep my data safe.Hope this information helps you.
First of all, this device is awesome! It works beautifully, and does everything they said it would. Apparently there are two versions of this product, both with the same product number. the earlier version sucks, but the one I received, as I said before is great. Sound quality is great on the FM radio function, and it has 20 slots to preset stations. It even has the ability to save all the clear stations for you. There is an awesome equalizer function in the options menu, which is sweet compared to other mp3 players with only 5-6 preset settings. The 12 hour battery is nice, it takes about 3 hours to fully charge. Some stores that sell this say that 5,000 songs is the max, but if you convert them to wma, it holds around 10,000 songs. The navigation system takes a little getting used to but that doesn't take long, and they are very detailed. Transferring songs over is as easy as using a usb flash drive, just drag and drop. Overall, I love this device and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap, powerful mp3 player.
This is a good case for my 12" acer laptop. It fits well and I still have a little room for some papers and/or cord/charger, if needed. Well cushioned and the hangers are a must. It comes with a shoulder strap, which I didn't expect (nor needed). A bit pricey, but generally a good buy.
It's probably my fault as much as the battery's, but I couldn't get it to work. I carefully opened up the iPod, took out the old battery and tried installing this new one. Two problems I had were: (1) the ribbon/cable that is supposed to plug into the iPod seems to be either too short or comes off the battery in an awkward spot, so that it doesn't easily reach the receptacle it needs to be plugged into; and (2) the clip/plug itself doesn't readily plug into the iPod. The plug end of the ribbon/cable seems to be just a bit too wide, and it is not stiff enough to snap cleanly into place. It was literally like trying to push on a piece of string.At any rate, I was frustrated that I couldn't get it to work for me. It was still worth trying, to hopefully save the cost of buying a new iPod, but that's what I'm looking at having to do now.
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 small answering machine works fine. The sound is clear enough. I don't understand the negative reviews it received. Perhaps it has something to do with quality control. Luckily, mine is in excellent condition despite dropping it on the table several times.The volume can be easily adjusted. You can choose how many times the line will ring before the system answers a call. It also has a three digit remote access code. Choose from numbers 500 to 999. It has also the call screening feature which allows you to hear the caller's voice before picking up the phone. Very useful especially if you're annoyed with telemarketers.It has only 19 minutes of recording time but for me this is enough. This is a basic answering machine so operation is really easy, no complicated instructions to follow.
Instant gratification for the one-click generation. Took less than 5 minutes and we were set for the year!Will do it again next year.
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.
I bought three of these items because they were listed for like 50 cents apiece, and the first one I hooked up only worked for about a week before crapping out. I haven't even tried the other two. I should have expected a crappy product, but there were a lot of positive reviews on here. Oh well, it was only [...]
Amazon made it simple: buy the online version, wait a few minutes and the Xbox code is generated. If you want it later, you can email it to yourself. Can't get any simpler than that.
This is a great, sturdy case that holds my TomTom ONE 3rd Edition and all of its accessories.
its easy to use and easy to clean. It is also safe for my teen to use. Simple and effective.
This hard disk offers exceptional performance. I had a 500GB disk come standard with my desktop but after I had to reset it to factory settings like 3 times, I just resorted to buying a new hard drive.I knew the hard disk was the problem because I'd had to have a replacement sent to me by HP just a few months after I got the desktop. I kind of blame vista home premium for screwing up my hard disk but wutever.I am now running vista ultimate on this WD hard disk. It runs like a champ. NO problems yet. Everything is running smoothly and so far, no signs of trouble.For those of you having trouble with your computer, if you have vista home premium and a crappy standard 500gb hard disk in there, this may be your answer.
This has been the most difficult return of a broken item. The product arrived in thin cardboard with no packing materials inside. The product was damaged and the plastic broken. I immediately contacted Joja and was told they cannot refund the money without working with the distributor. I was fine with this statement so long as the matter was quickly resolved.Over 4 months have passed with constant emails between parties. Their web site was not helpful in arranging the return. I notified the company of this problem and had to continue to work through email and phone calls. Recently, they repeated they cannot refund the cost until the delivery company inspects the product. THEY arranged the inspection times and gave only two possible days- then they would refuse the refund.Their customer service was friendly at first to try and get a substitute product accepted. When this was unaccepted, they have been difficult and slow to respond. Basically, they are the representing company and the product was damaged. I feel that they should initiate the refund and then take up the packing/distributing issues with the other company.
Be aware: I am very tech-savvy, spoke to their help desk multiple times, and was told that this remote will only "learn" the functions that are programmed into buttons on your original remote. It will NOT activate settings or functions that are buried 2 or more menu layers deep, and it cannot learn "macros" - a sequence of navigation commmands through a menu to reach those buried functions. I had to return it.
I would rate negative stars if I could.Deception from seller: The product shown here is NOT a Kidizoom Plus. It is an older model. Try to find it at the Kidizoom page. On a bad day you shouldn't have to pay over $30 for this camera, but to advertise it as a black Friday special for this price is unbelievable.Deception from MFR.: This is NOT a 2.0 megapixel camera. It is a .3 MP camera. It comes with SOFTWARE (for your computer, not a part of the camera) to convert a .3 MP picture to 2.0 MP. That's like putting a dress on a pig.Why stop a 2.0, I could make it 10 MP or more, but I would not have a better picture.I realize this is a toy, but this kind of marketing troubles me.
I have an Alpen 80mm scope that I use to survey shorebirds, ducks, and other wildlife. I love this scope as it is located at the perfect intersection of cost versus quality.However, these binoculars, which I bought my wife to use on endangered songbird surveys over the breeding season, are far from meeting the level of ocular quality I had come to expect. The binoculars themselves are put together nicely and hold up in the field but the complete distortion of colors and brightness are HORRIBLE. I was unaware of the problem for a while because I immediately handed them over to my wife for the project (and she didn't want to complain about a gift). Anyway, I would compare these binoculars that do yield a decently crisp image and sturdy built, to looking through a decent pair of binoculars while wearing a cheap pair of sunglasses. Even looking into a clear, bright, blue sky presents clearly distorted images. This is not a problem realized only at those challenging poorly lit habitats or times of day but clearly a flaw in the optical structure.Again... the scope is real niceAlpen 20-60x80 w/45 degree EP, waterproof Spotting Scope, the binoculars not so much.
I connected this to a 13-inch TV I have in my office. I put the camera outside to watch when my 9-year old plays in the pool area. The camera is about 40-feet away and the signal has to go through 5 walls. The picture jumps a little once in a while but it works well enough that I can see my son clearly. The other camera is watching the front door and it works fine, especially at night. We used it to watch the trick or treaters when they came up the walk. For the money this was a good solution for me to keep an eye on my family. I recommend it to anyone looking for an extra way to keep watch on their kids.
I should have read the previous review before I bought this. I was dismayed to find that the dual cable pictured is not what was sent. Fortunately, though, when I called the seller they sent me the correct cable without my having to send the wrong cable back and without having to pay more...and very fast. If you want a dual cable, buy the cable that says dual cable in the title....don't depend on pictures!
Got this to hook up my Playstation 3 to my TV. Works exactly as good as the high-priced cables. Geez, at this price, they're practically giving it away, lol. Cheers everybody! SteelJan
Got this to use with an HP laser/fax/scanner multifunction printer to share between two computers. Don't waste your time with this unless all you want to do is use it strictly as a print server, no scanning. Just buy another multifunction printer and save yourself a lot of aggravation and time. Even though the printer I hooked it up to was listed as a supported printer, it would not work properly as a scanner on the remote computer. Plus you need to "connect" to the print server manually in order to scan even if you do get it working. Tech support was useless provided only rudimentary suggestions, as is typical, and was a further waste of time.On the other hand, Amazon provided exceptional service when I wanted to return it, and processed the return in record time.
I have another one of these but this one is built better. More sturdy and it's also easy to figure out which way the umbrella's supposed to go. Thanks.
I was looking for a regular armband but when I found this one, I thought it was the best thing ever. It holds the Sansa perfectly and you don't have to worry about the excess cord from the earphones. I would recommend this a thousand times over.Griffin Tempo for Sansa - Armband for E200 series
Terrible!!! This product(the first versions) were excellent but the software sucked. Now they have the software issues resolved but the hardware sucks. It cut out as I ran, and just plain quit working. DO NOT BUY, if you want to have an mp3 player play songs that you can exercise too, this aint it!
i'm in the process of trying to return this camera. This has got to be the worst digi camera available. I haven't been able to get one clear picture indoors or outdoors. There is a delay from when you take the picture until it's actually taken so you'll miss everything. Horrible quality. I can't the get software to work on my mac. All around terrible. Even Fuji can't figure out what the problem is with this horrid camera. Save your money and stay away from this crap.
Seeing as how Amazon hasn't put any of the product specs here, here it is from the manufacturer's website:- Sporty, compact design- Arm band and belt holder with Velcro straps- Plays and records MP3 and WMA audio files- Stopwatch- Pedometer- Calorie counter- 512MB of flash memory- Stores up to 256 WMA (16 hours) or 128 MP3 (8 hours) songs [512MB model]- Can be used as a portable USB memory storage device- FM Radio Tuner- FM and Voice Recorder- Bright, Color 128 x 64 OLED 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- Multi-language support- Up to 18 hours of audio playback on built-in Li-ion battery- USB 2.0 Interface for fast data transfer to PC or Mac- Includes sports headphones, sports carrying case and USB 2.0 cables- Weighs less than 2.1 ounces (60g) with battery- Dimensions: 3.3"(W) x 2.0"(D) x 0.7" (H) (82 x 51 x 18.6 mm)I own the 512MB version of this mp3 player. Transferring songs was pretty simple. Just plug in the included USB cable into the mp3 player and the computer. The mp3 player will be immediately recognized. At that point, just transfer songs or files over like any other portable storage device (jump drives, etc.).The player can be charged via USB port or with the included charger, which makes it very convenient.Like most electronic devices, it'll take a little time to get used to. After playing with it for a while, it was easy to use! Now I go jogging with it all the time. After a few moments, I totally forget that the player is even strapped to my arm.Take a look at the images I've uploaded to get a better idea of how it looks and whats included.Hope this review helps!
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.
I purchased this product initially from Radio Shack for my father who is very hard of hearing. He listens to the TV so loud that none of the rest of us can hear ourselves think. I went to Radio Shack in desperation to find a solution and the young guy at the store said "I have the same father and I gave him these".The TV Ears are very light weight, come with a rechargeable stand, and my father can dial the receiver within the headset higher to listen to his TV program at level 10 when at the same time the rest of us can listen at level 5. The sound goes directly into his ear so that he does not need his hearing aids and it is comfortable. My father thanked me for them and I said they actually were for the rest of us but I was pleased that he liked them.Once I knew he liked them I went online and found them on AMAZON and purchased two additional TV Ears. One more for my fathers second TV and one for myself for when I wake up in the middle on the night and do not want to disturb my husband while I watch TV.The best thing about the AMAZON connection was the product was half the price I paid at Radio Shack with no shipping and tax plus the fact that I did not have to leave home to get them and get them quickly.If you are someone that could use something like this do not hesitate to buy it you will be very happy.M. Cordogan
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.
Very nice. Quiet. 14&quot; plenty. Sony support surprisingly excellent.
FAST as can be!simple to use!Happy with product in general ... quality could be better.but for the PRICE I AM THRILLED!
the best way to buy points without leaving your house and entering your credit card number on xbox live !
We use this with our iPod in a 2001 Lexus and quality is much better than we expected. No problems with static or similar. Sound is great.
I ordered this item new from amazon & eBay just before going on vacation, both arrived before I left but amazon sent it to me new, boxed, in original packing, eBay sent it in bubble wrap and an envelope, I doubt it was new and it cost more. Next time I'll stick with Amazon.com.
I bought this monitor because it was a top of the line model. Now I need drivers for XP, and the viewsonic website no longer even mentions this monitor. It's as if they want to forget all about it.
I bought this card for its write speed ... and it did not dissappoint me one bit. I use it in my Nikon D90 and with the 4.5 frames per seconc capability, I wanted a card with enough storage and write speed that it could keep up without stopping my photo shots. IT WORKS! I put the camera on burst mode and kept firing until I had over 28 shots and the camera never hesitated once. This is an awsome card in the Nikon D90. I'm sure it would work in any of the other high end DSLR camersas too ... but in my D90 it's just awsome.
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.
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.
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.
Well I have had this unit for a couple of weeks now and I think it is a pretty good deal for the price paid, plus free shipping. I was looking to replace a non-working NAD 541i. I went thru two NAD players. I really liked how they sounded with the capability to play HDCDs. The problem is they both stopped working end of story. This unit seems to be built really well and has a Wolfson WM8740 24 bit/192 khz DAC that is used in other high end units. I looked at the Marantz and Cambridge units but was not able to compare them to the Onkyo. In doing further research on this DAC it has the capability to use the HDCD filter. I quess they were trying to keep the cost down. It would have been nice to have. I have this hooked up to a Rotel RA-972 60 watt integrated amp with B&W 300 bookshelf speakers. It is crisp, clear, quite and getting better all the time. I haven't seen many reviews on this unit. I was hoping to see more. I would have loved to had the chance to do an A/B comparison with the other units mentioned but that wasn't possible. I actually bought this sight unseen. So far so good. I don't think you will be disappointed.
first the cradle that they sent with it shorted out and would not charge the battery after 3 months, got new cradle, then after the 13th month the infrared stopped working, now its dead and out of the 12 mo warranty.update 4/2/2007 called logitech seems they may give me a new unit, it has to go to a senior RMA consultant, whatever that is, but they said they will call me back, and I will update as they do.
This HDMI cable works just like the high price cable from the electronic stores. Great price. Fast delivery. Thanks.
I needed a longer Cat6 cable to reach from my wall jack around some existing office furniture in my home office. It works great and tucks into the seam between the carpet and baseboards so that it is almost completely hidden from view. The cord is extremely flat and comes rolled nicely in the original packaging. I would considering buying more in the future if needed. Also, this package was delivered on the West Coast with the ONTRACK delivery service. It arrived 3 days before the estimated delivery time. I ordered the cable on Friday and it was sitting on my doorstep Monday morning before 8AM local time. A great buying experience overall.
Good for reading electronic texts.General OS and PIM apps seem to be a little on the slow side, as well as some of the games. I only say some of the games because others seem to be incredibly speedy v. other apps.Application size is, currently, a little on the large size, and the OS/apps are, definitely, a work in progress.Pros: Best device that I have seen for reading etexts, font size v. whtat is/can be displayed.16M plenty of room for a wide variety of texts.Franklin viewer supports Palm Apportis doc files, as well as, HTML and ASCII.Mobireader.M$ reader if it ever makes it, will go a long way towards making this the ultimate ebook reading machine.Price/resources are in good balance, and, currently, difficult to beat. (Good base memory, good screen size/quality, etc.)Decent PIM apps. (from Iambic. they do some good work...)Decent case. Seems solid and relatively rugged.CONS: Sluggish apps/processor. (Although from some game performance, I think that it may be an OS issue...)Battery compartment springs in Palm style rather than standard spring always on - terminal...Lack of content &amp; applications. (The content part is only partly true as Palm Apportis doc format and mobireader are supported... native fub books look like they should grow to a decent level given Franklin's background. M$ reader will guarantee access to all that monopoly money can buy... ...
I purchased this printer for a small software development office. It was relatively easy to set it up as a network printer and to configure WinXP and Linux clients to print. Most of our printing is text so we're not too picky but the print quality looks good and the printer is quiet and relatively fast. For us, the duplex feature was important to save paper. Not bad for a $400 laser printer.My only quibble is that it requires a USB cable (not provided) in order to configure it as a network printer because there are no front-panel controls. Since there is no warning on the box, you tend to find this out while you are in the middle of setting it up. In my case, I had to stop and come back the next day with a cable. Grrr.This printer is small and lightweight so I suspect it would wear out quickly with high use. Having said that, you could wear out and replace it several times and still save money over some of the other printers on the market.
Worked just like it said i just need to order a longer cord next time. I use it all the time with my ipod and macbook and dont have to shut off left left or right side.
The mouse is nice and light and the scroll wheel even works, which is more than I can say for my previous mouse. The only complaint I have is how the cord is wrapped around the bottom part of the mouse after you are done using it. The reason this becomes annoying is because you have to tightly wrap the cord and if it isn't tight enough the usb connector won't be able to reach the place on the bottom of the mouse where it is supposed to snap into. So if it doesn't reach you then have to unwrap the cord and then rewrap it more tightly. I have had the mouse about 3 weeks and I still don't get it on the first try. You would think that there would be a better design than this or at least some leeway in the cord length so this doesn't occur.UPDATED: So after less than two years of use the mouse broke. I suspect the reasoning is because of the cord, which I complained about earlier. The manner is which it died reminds me of a short. It didn't die instantly, but in the stages of a few days. Eventually it just didn't work anymore. Because of the tight winding that had to be done to put the cord away, a great "crink" at the end of the cable developed. After winding and unwinding it on a daily basis since I bought it, my guess is the copper cord, or whatever it's made of, just got worn out and broke. I will not be buying this mouse again.
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.
Overall it seems like this printer would be great, however, there is a big big issue here. The pictures that are printed are very dark. This makes people's faces almost impossible to see. I'm using iPhoto to print my pictures instead of printing directly from the camera/memory card itself so mabye that is the issue.I've seen this complaint on numerous message boards (including this one) and I didn't really believe it, but now that I own the printer I can tell you that it is a real problem. There has not been a "fix" released by Canon for this problem yet and I get the feeling there never will be from what their customer support has been telling me.Buyer Beware.
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.
I am very pleased with this product - the only annoying thing is all the straps and the lack of a place to put them if you aren;t using them.
Bought it for my wife's laptop. Works great and never had problems with distance away from the laptop. The only thing I would make better is how the USB transmitter snaps onto the base. It protrudes out when snapped in, and is not very snug. Easy to knock off the base when storing it away.
I have bought Cables to Go cables for years - excellent quality at an excellent price. I purchased three cables (supposedly Cables to Go)from Marginmart fullfilled by Amazon; a 2m white USB A-B, a 3m white USB A-B, and a USB mini cable.The 2m cable is great, no complaints (it might even be the real thing). I knew I had a problem as soon as I opened the 3m cable - not white, but grey. The two cables were supposedly identical, except for the length, but they look totally different, even different connectors on the ends. The wire on the 3m cable is about 1/2 the thickness of the 2m cable (same product, longer cable = smaller cable? I don't think so). I tried hooking it up to my printer and immediately started getting printer errors.I then tried the USB mini which I bought for a backup HD. As soon as I plugged it in the HD started making beeping noises I have never heard before, then refused to mount. Hmmm...Based on past experience with Cables to Go, the junk I received is NOT their product, but a super cheap knock-off. Beware this vendor - this is not legitimate stuff.
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I used this card to for my Beyond TV 4.6 program that I am running on my PC.I am running Digital Cable and it is running great with that. If you are thinking about getting one, make the jump and do it!
I don't see what the difference is between this cord and a more expensive one. I use it for my boxee and the picture is clear
First of all, let me say 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)
I am totally sold on this mouse...it's the 3rd one I have bought, and this one was a gift for my sis.My first one lasted almost 6 years and I never had any problem with it...that's why I opted for the same one when looking for a new mouse. I am on my second one, and I think I have my sis sold on these, as well. Excellent, Excellent product.
Yes, the battery has definitely quit on me, but for it to last this long is quite a feat. This is a product of great quality. I've dropped it too many times to count, but the mp3 player still works perfectly. And as a few people have mentioned here, the sound quality is just GORGEOUS.Yes, it's bulky, but this was definitely the best buy when I first purchased it. The only other mp3 player comparable to this was the 40gb iPod, which did not have any color, method of storing pictures, voice recording, radio, and limited audio file types that it could play. I have no regrets buying this, and will probably just continue using and dropping it for another year or two before I start looking for another.
I purchased this to be used primarily by someone who is very non-tech oriented and has a lousy sense of direction. She warmed up to it immediately and has been able to use it quite successfully. The screen is a nice size, with very good brightness and settings which will adjust as needed. The female voice that provides directions is very pleasing, easily understandable, well thought out in the timing and specificity of its comments and plenty loud enough (also adjustable). Directions are on the money and at times great routes are chosen that neither of us knew about even though we've lived in the area for many years. The unit functions quite rapidly, whether finding the nearest gas station (a life saver late one night when very low on gas in an unfamiliar area), or calculating a route. Battery life is surprisingly good, and the gps unit needs very little "window" to get its bearings. The TrafficKit add-on is very helpful in its rapid and reasonable alternate route offerings when congestion is detected. I popped a memory card with photos on it into the card slot and found that the photo feature provides a nice display for which I can imagine a number of uses, both business and pleasure. A few quibbles: the plus and minus buttons on the top and the mute button on the side are too easily activated if you are handling the unit; the shutting down routine is a bit clunky - it would be better to just have a screen option for sleep and shutdown instead of having to slowly count to 10 while holding down the power button; snapping the unit in and out of the mounting bracket could be a lot easier with guides or reference marks of some kind; the photo feature menu is not exactly intuitive, but once you get the idea it all works well. These are all minor points which are not enough to dampen our pleasant experience with the RoadMate 3000T.
After tiring out from my Santa Cruz Turtle Beach sound card in my 2 year old Dell 8100 puppy... I decided on purchasing a newer card. Now, first off, I doubt anyone reading this actually owns a 7.1 sound speaker setup. I mean, come on, this is becoming ridiculous; in any event, I thought what the hell, can't hurt to prep for the future. Currently, I only have a paltry Yamaha 5.1 setup.Onto the card...Well, I must say that I spent the good part of a day trying to figure out why there was a constant crackling and popping noise emanating from my speakers. My old card sounded better than this hyped up Herculean beast. I even connected a nice 50' optical wire from the output on the card to my Yamaha receiver. What gives tech guys? I started doing some "troubleshooting", like trying to lessen any interference from adjacent wiring or EMF--all to no avail.Ahhhh, but lo and behold, this is a fairly new card and I should've realized that the customer is always the one stuck with patching up holes in the software. After updating the drivers later on in the day, the annoying static/popping/crackling remained....I give up. I replaced this piece of garbage with my old card and am returning it asap.
Well, I can't get too excited about a review for a ink cartridge. What I can say is that ordering through Amazon is always a safe bet at a quality price. Very happy with my ink.
The Map Share feature is revolutionary and will be huge in the future, but what I really like about the 720 is its "Help Me" feature. I'm surprised other GPS devices didn't have this earlier. It allows users to quickly and easily access different types of information should an emergency arise. The FM transmitter also makes playing music through your TomTom a breeze. I also like that you can move the information bar to the side of the screen instead of keeping it on the bottom. Good work TomTom with the new 720!
I would recommend this monitor to anyone who is looking at buying a 19" wide screen. The color is brilliant and there are no irregularities i.e. dead pixels. That being said the first unit I received had a broken DVI connector and from what I've read this seems to be a common problem. If you can live with the risk of of getting a bad unit, then I would highly recommend it.On a side note Amazon did a fabulous job replacing the monitor.
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I installed two of these pass-thru plates: one at the wall near the receiver and one in the ceiling near the projector. The in-wall cable is high-quality HDMI and I got no interference running it directly from the receiver to the projector in the wall. After installing the plate, my projector flickers and cuts in and out. I guess I'll just go with a cheap cable pass-thru plate. Blah.
Unless they have fixed it this is junk do not buy it.After sending the first one back for a refund we received a second one with no refund. It worked...for about ten mins. the batery clip fell out. I gave it 1 star because there are no negative numbers. This is a complete piece of junk
I purchased the URC 9960 after having to deal with four different remotes. I bought a cheaper one, but couldn't get the thing to work all my devices. Until the Kameleon 8 came along. It works everything from my television, satelite, dvd and home theater system and it's cool looking, the face disappears and changes to a different face for each device. There is one con, it eats batteries like there's no tomorrow.
After many days of researching the product, I finally bought one for myself. I have Amazon Prime so I received the product very quickly.I needed a USB that wouldn't break that was portable with a large amount of storage. I found this Titanium USB that was heard to still work well even if ran over by a car.I've been using this USB for weeks now and I love it. I use the U3 application ThunderBird on there and I can read and take my emails whereever I go. Plus the Mozilla U3 allows me to carry my internet security with me as well as my bookmarks and passwords without feeling unsafe.Once I'm done using a random computer, I just disconnect it and all my history of logging on the computer is not saved nor can be found, its because it was all ran from the USB.This Titanium was worth the money because there were complaints about the hook of this USB being not so great, but I attached this with my car keys and house keys and I go places ALOOOOT and this Titanium is NOTTT a bother at all. It actually looks stylish with your keychains.I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to get the best out of their USB experience while also carrying their everyday files.
I am a project manager and I have to do video conferences from home via webcam. Unfortunately my back is to a window in my office which produces a terrible and dark webcam picture. Also, I am African American so a dark webcam image is impossible to see. I looked like I was in witness protection or something. After researching lighting solutions, I determined that I needed a light that could overpower the light that comes through the closed blinds. There are many professional lights available for hundreds of dollars, but I did not want to invest that type of money, create that much heat in my office, or create a studio in my house! The Lowell Ego light is the perfect solution!!! I could not be happier! It is light, compact, the perfect height for sitting at a computer, easy to operate and produces a lot of light. My image went from dark and shadowy, to perfect. One of my customers instant messaged me today during our video conference to tell me how beautiful I looked. How's that for immediate confirmation that this was a well spent $100? :-)Buy this light!
This cable works with the remote control extender by Next Generation and gets the job done rather well. The eyes don't stick very well though, so you should plan on taping them over the sensors on your devices. Not a big deal though, since the point of this system is to be able to keep your devices out of sight - so you won't see your tape-job!
Why pay sales tax when purchasing Microsoft Points? The Online Coupon Code method is fast and easy. I redeem the codes through xbox.com (easier than entering the codes on a controller) and haven't run into any trouble. It's also great for "gifting" MS points.Bottom line: if you need MS Points, buy them through Amazon, receive them instantly and save money.
Pros:---Really good build quality .--Amazing design.--Compact.--Protective lining and nice grip on the base and support arm.Cons:-When on this stand, ports (Charging and micro USB) are hard to access on xoom. But that would have been the case with any stand for xoom.I wish:-If it could open itself up (mechanically) with a click.
Received this scanner for Christmas and have already emailed and copied. Very quick, great color and black and white images very crisp. Good support system and loads onto Windows 98 very easily and quickly. Good buy for the price.
I bought it for my daughter. The nice design and color go nicely with the theme of her bedroom. The radio plays with great sound and the cd player is nice. you can program it to play only certain songs on a cd and then it will stop on its own. The buttons take a little getting used to but it really is a nice choice.
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!
its a so cool, will be useing it at drive ins ,it is not and can not be a sub, as some wood like it to be,and it dos not need one! it has a lot of bass ! big time to, i pay $ 50.00 at target new !its sells for a lot more all over! i/we do not have a ipod ,we have all mini-disc,minidisc,md,I.E. sony i use it for thim you can use your ipod (pre/eq/out,) if ipod,s has one but this thing dos not have one ,it dos not need one!if you need a sub get one all i /we see is all ipod stuff all over the net you can not clilk and not see ipod this ipod that!get a mini-disc you do not pay for it to work like ipods not that ipods ore bad but you need lots of $$$ 2 go thar, not whith md/mini-disc/minidisc/and now all you can get in us is a sony md
I've been using this lens on an APS-C body (7D) for a year now. This lens has been reviewed rather extensively, so I'll try to keep this short and make a few points I think are valuable.First, f/1.4. It's awfully nice to have a lens this fast, whether it be for depth of field or shooting in low light. It's worth mentioning that if you're planning on using this lens to shoot indoors at extremely wide apertures, you should be aware that although you may get the shutter speeds you desire, you're going to have to work very hard to nail the focus, especially with moving subjects. f/1.4-2.8 or so produce extremely shallow depths of field, and getting it right is not a walk in the park. This isn't a fault of the lens. You should simply be prepared for what it means to shoot at these apertures. (I get the feeling a lot of folks buy this lens to shoot people with indoors without a flash, and it's no cakewalk.) Also note that the lens is pretty soft wide open, is good by f/2 and is pretty much a tack by f/2.8 and above.Second, the auto-focus. In low light at wide apertures the AF on this lens isn't great. It hunts quite a bit and takes some time to acquire focus. This is probably partly because the DoF is so shallow, but I feel it's also partly a shortcoming of the lens itself. If you put a protective filter on this lens make sure to get a good quality multi-coated one. I noticed that the already spotty low light AF is worse with a cheap filter.Third, build quality. This lens is about par for the course for Canon non-L lenses. The overall build quality is good. I wish the front element didn't telescope with focus, and the AF ring feels fairly cheap in comparison to, for instance, the EF 28mm f/1.8 or the EF 20mm f/2.8. Overall it's OK though, and nothing to be particularly concerned about.Finally, the functionality of this lens. I cannot comment on performance on full frame bodies, but people looking for the "nifty-fifty" field of view on an APS-C lens really need to take into consideration the 1.6 crop factor. This lens is essentially an 80mm lens on an APS-C body, which puts it into telephoto territory. Keep this in mind if you're planning on using it indoors, as you may not be able to get wide enough. An excellent solution to this problem is the EF 28mm f/1.8, which is similar in size and weight and also is a fast lens. The 28mm becomes a 45mm on an APS-C body, putting it closer to the traditional 50mm field of view. On the flip-side, this lens becomes an excellent length for portraiture on an APS-C body. So if you're shooting on an APS-C body consider what you really want to use this lens for, and then decide if 50mm is still the right focal length for you.Overall a nice lens. AF is OK, not great, as is build quality, but considering the image quality and price point there's nothing here that should really turn you off. If the focal length works for you, go for it. And keep in mind you're going to have to put in some work to get results at f/1.4!edit 6/25/12: just a quick note - since writing this review i've moved to a full frame body, and this lens has really come into its own. it's fantastic on a full frame, just an absolute tack. i love it. build quality still leaves something to be desired :)
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.
I rarely buy refurbished products, but when I saw this Sharp 20" LCD TV on Amazon selling for a good price, I bought it for my bedroom. I've had it for the last few days and am *very* happy with the purchase.The TV arrived in a plain Sharp refurnished equipment box. It was well packed -- and even though I accidentally dropped the box on the floor while carrying it to my bedroom, the TV was totally unscathed. When I took out the TV, I couldn't tell it was a refurbished unit at all. Everything was shiny and new. I immediately hooked it up and turned it on. Not a single dead pixel.What really impressed me right away was the clear and bright picture I was getting. I hooked up my Panasonic DVD player (to the TV's composite video input) and popped in "Basic Instinct 2," which I had just received from Netflix. The movie looked beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised that a "small" screen like this could display such high-quality pictures. It was still light outside, and I had to turn the Backlight setting to "dark" because the "normal" backlight was too bright for me.This Sharp, like the higher-end Sharp AQUOS line (the best in LCD TV!), has terrific viewing angles from all sides. Horizontally, the viewing able is at least 170 degrees, so you'll see perfect picture quality even if you view it from a steep side angle. Top and bottom viewing angles are a bit less but still quite wide. Because I sit low in bed to watch TV, my line of view is at about 30 degrees from the LCD surface -- and the picture looks great (a bit darker than head-on, but that's no probelm for me at all as I find the LCD already too bright for my taste). Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the widescreen version of "Basic Instinct 2" on this 4:3 NTSC set.In short, this Sharp 20" LCD TV is an excellent standard-definition set. It also accommodates progressive-scan component video input but I haven't tried that yet. (The manual does mention that the set won't accept HDTV signal.) It's stylish-looking, easy to use, and has excellent image quality. At the remanufactured price, it's the best steal on earth.(Obviously I haven't had this long enough to know its reliability, given it's remanufactured. My other Sharp products -- laptop, TVs, other electronics -- are very reliable, so I hope this will last a long time, too. I'll update this review if anything happens in the next couple years.)
Works exactly as advertised....great way to keep a clean connection during speaker installation.
For the price, this product does the job. The instructions were a little poor. For example, they state to set the drive jumper to "master". Well, I did that and it did not work. I really had to set the jumper to "single". After I got that figured out, it was easy to fit into the enclosure. They even included a screw driver and screws in the box. I didn't need anything. That was a nice surprise. After connecting to my USB (Win XP), it was detected and I could access all of my stored files.I have several hard drives in a box leftover from years of upgrades (a pack rat of sorts). I am considering getting several of these enclosures for these old hard drives, labeling them, and just connecting as the need arises.
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.
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.
Feels great and works well. Great relief for those working long hours on laptops.
Bazooka has its own way of doing things, so those who are used to installing generic wiring in stereos may be a bit surprised at first. It took me about 15 minutes to install. Just tap into the wires and run it back to your bazooka and BAM, instant bass!
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!!!!
Enjoyed the benefit of coming home and connecting up my home stereo. Great value! Works great
Excellent productWestern Digital 500 GB Caviar Blue SATA 3 Gb/s 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKS
UPDATE - I have fully verified that this model does not support DivX and have managed to return my unit after some argument with the retailer from whom I purchased this item (not Amazon - with whom returns are a breeze). The strange part is that even after being informed, this retailer (Abt), continues to advertise Divx playback for this model. If you want Divx playback - you need to get either SDP1850 or SDP1900. I made a trip to Fry's and verified that the SDP1750 units they have in stock don't support Divx either.=============================Many websites advertise Divx playback on this unit (including Amazon). Some such as J&R; don't mention DivX playback.The item I received does not have a Divx logo on the unit and does not contain the word Divx in its setup menu or anywhere else in the manual. Neither does the carton contain the word Divx anywhere on it.I spoke to Matt in Toshiba Customer support and he said that their engineering data does not show this model as having Divx playback supportIf I put in a Divx encoded video into the player, even the file name does not show up - unless the file name shows up, how can I test whether it supports Divx playback? I guess it does not recognize the "avi" extension - another sign that Divx playback is not supported.There is some sort of goof-up going on here...The unit otherwise is sleek and nice with a bright but coarse screen. It is either mis-advertised or the newer units support Divx while the older manufactured units don't. My unit was made in March 2007 My manual states the model number as SD-P1750SN.
After 40 years of cheap and hand-me-down tripods I finally have something I am enjoy using. My son and I hauled this around Europe on a 15 day vacation. I wonder if a carbon pod would have been a better choice for weight considerations; but I bet they are not as rugged. We carried ours hooked to a pack that was always bumping into something.Long exposure of atlas 5 lift off using tripod[...]
This case was just what I was looking for. It is very well made and the lifetime guarantee on its durability from pelican is a great thing too. It seems like it will be the perfect thing to keep a laptop and other valuables safe in when traveling and at home.
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.
My father gave us this little radio a couple years ago for Christmas. That Spring, we really started to appreciate it when we had frequent tornado warnings in our rural Missouri area south of St. Louis. If we were under a tornado or severe storm watch at night, we could go to sleep, knowing the alert (siren and flashing light) would most definitely warn us, whereas before we would have to try to stay awake to watch broadcasts in case the warnings were in our area, or go to sleep and pray that if the nearest tornado alarm went off, we might possibly hear it. When we were holed up in the basement, we had a link with the outside, whether weather station, radio, or television broadcasts - and, of course, the light is invaluable.We never imagined it would come in handy in the Winter, but now, going on our sixth day without power after a record-breaking ice storm, we have come to absolutely depend on it. We have used it constantly and it has been worth its weight in gold - and still on the same set of batteries. We have to play a bit with the antenna and location of the radio, sometimes, but we are still able to pick up every broadcast we might want. And the light - well, did I mention that it is invaluable? An emergency radio is a must, and this one has served us very well.I think we tell my father at least once a month how much we use and appreciate the radio. So once again, thanks, Dad! (and hope we won't be using it much longer this time around . . .)
I didn't read TSH so had no preconceptions. I read the prologue and was blown away. It was wonderful. But it was only a few pages. Then the book began. As a male reviewer I have to admit that a book about a twelve year old heroine didn't grab me. I loved Scout in TKAM, as a kid liked Nancy Drew, and I love my younger sister, but Harriet?...a cliche more annoying than real. As were all the other characters. Many Amazon readers have nailed this: the aunts, blacks and males are B movie stereotypes from the Forties. A book about a twelve year old can be revealing and meaningful--Anne Frank for example--but this book gives us nothing. Can the woman write? Yes! But sentences, not a 555 page novel. Truly, a good editor could have cut this book by 200 pages.Now about the men--mostly bad by the way. This is supposed to be a deep dark penetrating psychological novel (lots of symbolism by the way--snakes galore!), yet not one of the countless male characters thinks a second about sex, and one of these is a twenty year old lifeguard. Give me a break! I've never read a more clueless book by a female about men. I think the author needs to date.Mostly this is a juvenile book and pretty silly ,yet there are some beautiful sentences and wonderful writing. I don't mean to be dismissive because I very glad I read the book and very glad Ms. Tartt wrote it.I enjoyed it very much; it isn't trash, it isn't minor, but neither is it very good. In the extraordinarily apt description of People Magazine, "It's a glorious mess."
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.
Cannot beat the price! In store you would pay 3x the price for exactly the same cable. Product is brand new, works perfectly fine, shipped fast. Excellento!!!
Its always rewarding to get the thing you ordered and in a timely fashion. What more could you want from life?
This was a "pop up" when I ordered Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. Assuming that it was the correct item, because it was "recommended"...I also purchased it without really thinking about it....it was a rip off...way too small for the camera. Basically, I was jilted out of my money.....I warn all users of Amazon to NOT buy this "forced feed crap". Because I ordered it, I guess it was my fault. ..I just threw it away as a piece of junk...but I will not use Amazon again. Buyer beware. I learned my lesson. Not worth the hassel of wrapping and sending it back, and they knew that. It was a rip-off, internet style.
Purchased this for my Panasonic TZ5 as previously recommended by another reviewer. Perfect fit. Does what it's supposed to do with just the right storage capability. Good feel. Good protection.
Pros:Easy to useLarge Enough to hold a long gun and handgun or two long gunsdeep enough to store multiple magazinesCons:Had to purchase an electric carving knife to mold to shapeOverall:If you need a case this is the one!
This is a great camera! It is easy to use and its size makes it convenient to carry around.
I am very upset at Magnavox right now. I received this player on Christmas Day, and it died in mid-March after less than 20 hours of use (the disc spins but never loads, while the drive makes terrible grinding noises). I tried 10 different discs before declaring the device dead. I called Magnavox to ask about repairs and was extremely INSULTED by their reponses and policies. Get this.This unit, a portable player with many moving parts, which is expected to get banged around through transport and reasonable use (it's a portable unit), has only a 90 DAY WARRANTY. 90 days. Not a year. Not even 6 months. Only 90 days. Guess what happens after 90 days? THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE UNIT AT ALL. Your ONLY available option is to exchange the unit, through them, for a 'Discounted Exchange Price'. HA! Would you be surprised to know that their 'Discounted' price is MORE THAN I PAID FOR THE NEW ONE IN DECEMBER? What a lousy excuse for service! They will not budge on this, and they do not offer any kind of repairs.My call to Customer Service was quite disappointing as well. I was transferred from person to person, spent nearly an hour on hold (over and over), and went through four people. At first, I was told by the phone representative in Manila (overseas, of course!) that the unit would be replaced for free. That's what I was expecting to hear, and I was pleased. They asked me to fax my proof of purchase, which I did. When I called back, I ended up speaking to three different people, each of whom had a different story. In the end, I was told that my 'ticket number was changed', that they DO NOT REPAIR these units at all (they always just replace the defective ones, IF they are still under warranty - the paltry 90 day warranty, that is), and there's nothing I can do but buy another one - either from them (more expensive than Amazon!!!) or from someone else. There is no likelihood whatsoever that I will buy another player from Magnavox, portable or otherwise.My advice is to STAY AWAY from this piece of junk. You will only be disappointed. If it malfunctions after 90 days, you will be left with a worthless and unusable player. Magnavox was entirely unhelpful, and their return policy is absurd. You will regret buying this player if even the slightest problem arises. Stick with a brand that you can trust - one that has a reasonable warranty and that treats its customers with *respect*.I will never, for the rest of my life, buy another Magnavox product of any kind. Of this, I am completely certain. You should take my advice.What a disaster.
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.
PROSSmallCuteSelf-powered - comes with a power adaptor. I have 6 devices hooked up to it, including 2 USB Hard Drives, and it works fine without the adapter - a big plus for me. Most hubs would not work with this setup.USB 2.0 & 1.1 - 6 devices hooked up, 3 low speed and 3 high speed, all work very well.Runs cool.CONSNot sure why, but they put the 7 ports on one side of the hub and power/uplink ports on the other. This is dumb. If you have the hub on a desk it looks awkward. All ports should be on the back and leds on the front. Here, the leds are next to each port which makes them completely useless as you don't see them.The hub is very light so when you have lots of devices hooked up the font gets a elevated.Overall, the best hub I've ever had and I tried many.
I don't recommend this, I purchased this mouse in BestBuy, hooked to my Inspiron 8600, and you know, it didn't work, I tried restarting the computer and many other tricks, but still didn't work. Totally pissed off with this product, thanks for wasting my time and money.
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!
For less than $100, you get a good quality CD player headunit with a bundled XM tuner. Sound quality is good, installation was simple, the unit worked with XM from the start - just had to call XM to change from my other tuner, and refresh it. No problems with the unit at all, but, with cramming all these features into one normal faceplate, the controls for XM are a little confusing - but they all work.The only thing this unit cannot do is MP3 - but - it has a separate auxillary input on the back for a standard RCA-to-standard plug that works great - I use it to!For the price, no complaints, this unit has worked great for me.
I have used it when setting up mobile sound mixers. Often times we need to connect a computer for playing music or for recording. It works well in both ways.
Spend $50 on Amazon, get $50 worth of Microsoft Points. What more do you want? If you want to buy DLC, Games on Demand, or Arcade titles on Xbox LIVE but don't want to enter your credit card information into your Xbox 360 or don't have a credit card this is the product for you.If I have to complain about something it's that Xbox LIVE Marketplace content tends to be a little overpriced and Microsoft often doesn't slash the price of old content when it really should.
This does all that it says it will but the computer connection is insane, keep the minature USB not this unique port that doen't fit anything else!Great pictures and HD is amazing but that port on the bottom!
great remote. high price in stores, but great on amazon. if you want warranty, i suggest you pay the extra and buy in a store. i purchased this remote because of the separate audio volume control on tv and cable box. it really does everything it says and much more. if you have questions, ask me. opus182@cox.net
I have been shopping around for the perfect HDTV for about 3 months and this was the one that I finally bought. Compared to all the TVs I looked at and tested all other HDTVs fall short of superior quality when comes to Sony. The TV comes with 2 HDMI inputs, I'm really not sure what the guy below me was talking about but you can check the specs on Sony's website. So far I'm overly pleased with this purchase.[...]
My adaptor broke while putting a large box in my vehicle. This 12 volt adapter I received from amozon is just as good as the original one that came with the Garmen. Shipping was fast, price was good. I would highly recommend this replacement part.
This is a very cheap tripod. I highly recommend spending $15.00 more and getting something that is built a little better. The second time I used this tripod the plastic center ring that stabilizes the the three legs broke. It snapped when I was tightening it to hold the ring in place. Since it would cost me as much to ship the tripod back to Sunpak as I paid to buy it in the first place I am just tossing it in the trash and looking a little more closely at the construction of the replacement I will be buying.
I purchased the Cigar Caddy 3400 approx. 2 months ago and it's the BEST money I've spent on my cigar-smoking habit! Before I purchased it, I was carrying my cigars in a plastic bag that caused them to dry out and get broken, especially here in Iraq where there are constant environmental hazards such as sand, rain, heat,cold, etc. The Cigar Caddy has it's on humidifier that will maintain cigars for AT LEAST a week. I haven't tried to keep cigars inside it longer than that, but with its extremely tight seal I would not be scare to leave them inside longer. This case is indestructable and keeps cigars in perfect condition. This is no shock though because Zikar is the master of cigar related products from cutters to lighters, to cases!!! If I had to find one thing to complain about it would probably be taht it's slightly difficult to open the latches due to the very tight seal, but it's obviously needed to maintain the humidity. So in summary, I HIGHLY recommend this caddy or a larger one to all cigar smokers!!!
A comfortable, small, very portable wireless optical mouse that turns off when you stow the tiny receiver on the mouse to conserve battery power. I like this mouse so much it has become my everyday one for all my computers, not just my notebook.
This combo unit would have received atleast 4 stars if it wern't for a pretty big problem that has already been identified by [another reviewer].The first machine I had would not record from the timer all the time. Hoping it was just a lemon, I returned it but after a few weeks it failed again to record from the timer. Luckily it is under extended guarantee so I hope to return it for a DIFFERENT MODEL.
This is the perfect digital camera -- but only if you're using a tripod to photograph still life scenes! The 4.1 resolution is amazing, the exterior screen is big &amp; bright, and the menu system is easy to follow.However, AVIOD THIS CAMERA if you want to photograph anything that is moving or even alive and standing still! Press the shutter, and the camera screen goes black for 2-3 seconds BEFORE recording the image. If your subject moves, or if your hands move slightly while holding the black screen to your face for the next several seconds, you won't get the image you wanted. You will miss &quot;the moment&quot; and your careful composition will probably move one direction or the other.We tried taking pictures of family members opening Christmas presents, but the camera didn't actually record an image until people were reaching for their next gift. We're going to Hawaii and hope to photograph whales, but with this camera we would have to press the shutter before the whale even got to the water's surface, and then point in the right direction while looking at black screen!! Incredibly frustrating to return a camera that had such promise!
The connection is tight so there are no sound cutouts. Wish I'd ordered two at the same time. Would recommend this item to anyone needing more length.
I have used it for 5 months and it works very well. Never have any problem. As a used product, it does have some wearout and scratches but good value for used product.
This is a wonderful hair dryer & so great to be "out of the way" on the counter!Would have given 5 stars, but it was somewhat difficult to install. The screws supplied were too small and the unit wobbled on the wall. We purchased new, longer screws and fixed the issue.It is in our quest bedroom and I'm sure will be a wonderful welcome to out of town quests. Just like a hotel:)
I am very pleased with this transaction and I hope to purchase more universal remotes in the future.
I had a very positive experience with this recorder as editor of a magazine and used it for interviews, conferences and large meetings -- it has sensitivity settings for each environment, and two options for elevating it for best reception. Now I'm retired but doing a lot of work in Egyptian archeological sites, and bought this recently for my own use. It's larger than most such recorders, especially with the mike windguard attached, but for the serious user who needs to be sure of the recording quality, it's excellent. Also, for the one I bought for the magazine, when the recorder first came out, I paid nearly twice what I paid for this one. One other thing: this LOOKS like serious, professional equipment; that may seem trivial, but when you plunk this thing down in front of a source you're interviewing, it does tend to make a statement, much the same as when you haul out a top-end camera instead of some point-and-shoot toy. I'm taking it with me next week to Egypt, where I need to tape notes to myself to transcribe later and also isolate background noise in busy sites like temples and tombs. All in all, very much worth the money.
I had one of these that I used pretty regularly maybe 2-3 hrs a week for 15 months. Then, the sound faded in & out one day & never came back on. The sound quality is pretty good for the price. The bass is a little too high, so you get a lot of distortion at higher volumes. If you are looking for a cheap dock, you found it. But don't expect it to last forever. I took good care of mine and then it quit for no reason. But I guess I got my money's worth for only $35. But I will not be getting another cheap replacement.
Could not get it to work soo I sent it back. I had it for a month and talked to the Teck's 5 or 6 times and they could never get all the buttons to work. Would not reccomend it.
I hate earbuds. I don't like the isolating effect it has on ambient sound, I don't like those things in my ears, I don't like that they pinpoint the sound directly to a very obvious point. I am very happy, and surprised, at the difference in ambience achieved by removing the source from the ear canal to the outer ear where sound is meant to come from.Lets face it, our ears are all different, very much like a finger print, and earbuds even with wire hangers never felt good to me, I get that noise isolation is needed by some people in certain situations, but it's unnatural, and always bothered me, like walking around with your fingers in your ears. I much prefer the ambient sound experience given by open ear headphones. It's the closest thing to being in front of the musician.On quality, my experience with headphones has been limited to earbuds. So imagine my surprise from my first session in the clip ons from Audio-Technica! I am very impressed with the range, the specs escape me from visiting the parent company web sight, but I assure you they go above and below what human hearing is capable of so no loss is experienced from lack of potential. The loss in range can come only from the recording format, if you listen to downloaded music, or record using a low quality high compression format, well don't blame the headphones.Some claim they lack bass, not in my opinion! I think most people are used to artificially high bass levels created by EQ settings on devices to mask the inefficiencies present in cheap electronics.After wearing them for a few moments you forget they are there at all, turning your head you will feel the cord, but I'm not going cordless. I've spent more for headphones I disliked, the price on these are fantastic, as is the sound and build quality. I can't imagine I'l be using any others for a long time. Money very well spent, I couldn't be happier.I have used these while walking, biking, in a car, on a bus, and I wear glasses. The design is perfect, not once have they come loose or felt like they would fall or shake loose, I can shake my head vigorously(not something I normally do) and they haven't budged.Someday I would like to graduate to the cherrywood version, the components in them are the same,but the price is triple. They do appeal to my vanity though! Take a look for yourself!Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 Lightweight Cherry Wood Clip-on HeadphonesUPDATE; Still extremely pleased overall, but I do have a warning, the aluminum backs of each side have sharp corners where they are retained by screws. These sharp points will scratch and gouge your device if you put them in the same pocket. It's winter and I was wearing a coat, so when I needed to remove and store them for a while in a coat pocket, they really marked up my iPod.The fix is simple, fifteen minutes with an emory board, or nail file will round and smooth these edges. The aluminum is soft enough to easily reshape. You cannot see any noticeable difference after filing, and all points are rounded nicely. I also know better now as to storing them.... separate pockets!UPDATE #2Sound and comfort are fantastic!! They just get warmer and warmer. I am ordering the cherry wood set today. I broke one of the rubber hanger cushions mishandling them, but the wire is strong and was covered nicely by a soft eyeglass accessory, just a tiny neoprene tube really, but it was so comfortable i did the same mod on the other side. It still looks original, but feels better.The negative feedback could be from defective products, if my cherry woods don't sound as good i'll send them back for another pair.
I have used these ear buds for a year with moderate use. I leave them in the case when storing, and never tweak the cable. In that year, I have lost all sound in the left ear bud and I hear loud static from time to time. Additionally, and beginning at the unboxing era of the bud's life cycle with me, the PTH battery door would not close and stay shut. Simply put, for the money I had invested I expected something with better build quality and longevity. The drivers are great, don't get me wrong, and I would highly recommend these for the light occasional listeber who needs something for airline flights or long car rides. These are not for the daily listiner or anyone expecting these to last a long time.I did contact Shur to take advantage of their warrenty. They required hard to find forms, my credit card and other personal information. Additionally, the service rep I had on the phone was incredibly vague and rude. I will not buy from Shur again.
This is a must if you have and ipod video and a kenwood dvd reciever, do not hesitate
It does its job. For the money paid, its got 100-240V range input voltage, multi volt output and pole switching plus enough pins for many devices. Its worth it.
The cable was a good quality product and allowed me to connect my security camera to it. I would order this product again.
I use this when my band gigs. I try to run EVERYTHING through it if possible as we are constantly running into bad circuits in bars or venues where we play. Sometimes my lead guitar player gets a nasty buzzing through the distortion channel on his Mesa Boogie amp that is only solved by placing it behind this unit. I have seen power conditioning units for $1000 but this bugger does it for me.
I consider this book one of my all time favorites. The author captures the sense of helplessness that Harriet feels when she realizes that as a child, she has very little power.Some people feel that her character(Harriet) is unrealistic but I disagree. There are plenty of us who remember how difficult it can be when you are a perceptive, intelligent child and the adults in your life just don't understand you, because you don't fit the mold. Kids know more than we give them credit for.Tartt also has a talent for characterization, to the point where you are convinced that these are not just fictional characters. Her portrayal of grief and tradgedy and the destructiveness it can bring to a family is spot on.I also love The Secret History, but I think The Little Friend is an amazing novel. Can't wait for her next one.
I also thought I had gotten lucky and got a good unitUntil the laser failed at 9 months. Of course, with 90 days labor only under warranty, they want at least $40 for repair.Avoid this unit
This DVD player arrived and was working within 10 minutes of opening the box, great value.The online tracking system was great.My only concern was it stated we would have to sign for the package but it was left on the doorstep despite being in when it was delivered.
I have to agree with the other reviewers that the intended way to set this up is a pain. You actually need a computer with a wireless card to run the setup program and it will mess with the configuration on your computer. In the end it refused to configure the box because it said that my AP was not compatible... (I think officially only Linksys APs are supported.) However - you can just use an Ethernet crossover cable between your computer and the repeater (or hang them both off the same switch), set your computer to 192.168.1.100 and browse with your Web browser to 192.168.1.240. There is no login and default password is "admin". The setup is straightforward and real easy this way. Enter your SSID and the WPA password and change the IP to fit into your wireless network. Do not forget to change the password first. Hit save. Done. Success is shown by the blue link light. If you screwed up, you can factory reset the box by pressing the reset botton for 5 seconds and start over. The auto-config feature is useless.One note is that this is a repeater not an access point. This means it will send and transmit on the same channel and therefore your throughput will be somewhere 40%. I am still getting about 3 Mbps, which is plenty for Web surfing. An interesting obserservation is that the Ethernet port can also be used to bridge the wireless network to another Ethernet cloud and this way there would be no BW loss. On a side note, your AP needs to support WBS (Wirelss Distribution System), many do but not all.On a final note, this is not a commercial solution where you can daisy chain multiple of those repeaters to cover a large area. This product is thought to cover bad spots in a residential home such as an outside area where few wireless users are active at the same time. If you want to cover a large space with many users you need multiple APs and probably should look into a commercial AP solution.
The PCV-W20 is one awesome integrated desktop. Sure it's pricey, but you get a lot of features plus Sony's award-winning styling. The widescreen 15.3" (measured diagonally) LCD is beautiful and has excellent contrast ratio. The CPU is actually 1.8Ghz, not 1.9 (which doesn't exist), but it's still fast. Sony apparently optimizes the system so it feels as speedy as a 2.4Ghz Dell Dimension 2350 or 4500.Unlike most other one-piece PCs, this one has all the ports loaded: three USB 2.0 ports (but one already taken by the optical mouse), two 4-pin i.Link/IEEE 1394 ports, one line-in port for hooking up an audio input source (e.g., a portable CD player or MP3 player), two PC Card slots, and one Memory Stick slot. Modem and ethernet are built-in, so you can surf web either way you want. You also get a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive, but no DVD burner.The W-series is really designed for family users who don't need to tinker with the system, so the biggest downside for us geeks is that you can't expand the system easily. For example, you can't put in a bigger hard disk, although you can get an external USB 2 or IEEE 1394 hard disk, or use an IDE hard disk with an external enclosure kit (e.g., ADS Pyro). You also can't upgrade the graphics card, which means if you are into the latest 3D games, you are out of luck. And you can't put in an internal DVD burner; instead you'll need to get an expensive external one (usually at a one-hundrd dolr premium).Specs aside, the W20 is a pleasure to use. The keyboard does suffer from Sony's annoying policy of doing away with the insert/home/delete/... keys, and the arrow keys are cramped with the main keyboard which makes them hard to use. But that's about the only gripe. As mentioned before the system is speedy, and Sony bundles the system with a generous offering of software titles. The user experience is very positive, so if you can afford it, this is a highly recommend system for your home.
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
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.
I purchased this speaker so I could take my music outside. I have used it working in the yard and at the dock by my boat. It is small enough to be easily portable and provide all the sound I need. Of course it is still new but so far, no problems.
I have had this Sony for 4 days now and could not be any more pleased with it,than I am.Picture quality is great.The hook up was easy. To anyone that has MSNTV2 and are looking for a new tv and want to pay the price for it than this is the one for you.
Think twice before purchasing this Docking station for your satellite radio. I am convinced that there could be something wrong with most antennas that come with the unit. When I received mine and hooked it up, I encountered a problem with getting reception. I was not sure if there was a problem with the unit at first, or if it was because it was quite cloudy that day in Southern California. I realized that the problem was the antenna because when I hooked the antenna I currently used with my home stereo system, it worked great. I called the seller and politely asked if they could replace the bad antenna and I was told that I needed to return the entire unit and that I needed to pay the shipping expenses for the return ($ 8.99 for UPS Ground). This made me quite upset being that not only did I receive a bad antenna, but now I also had to pay for shipping expenses to get a replacement. I shipped it back and two weeks later I received the replacement. Unfortunately the replacement unit also had a problem with the antenna. I found the solution to my problem by going to a local electronics store (Fry's Electronics) and purchased a home kit for the Roady XT that was only $9.99. I kept the antenna and threw away the rest of the kit. My docking station now gets excellent reception in my office and I can now move on. Please be aware that you may encounter a bad unit and will probably incur more expenses in order to end up with a good docking station.
I had to install this device twice. Called customer service after the first failed installation and it was a total waste of time. Figuring out the problem myself, I installed the product. After a few days it stopped working. I uninstalled, reinstalled and went another week with the same problem.I received an email asking me to rate the customer service. I responded it was a waste of time, I couldn't understand the person talking with me (what's new about that) and reported I did not receive any help. Think I heard anything back from this company? Nothing !!All I can do as a consumer is tell people that this may be an ok product but if it doesn't work don't expect any help from D-Link. I will never buy another product from this company. Hope this helps others before they experience the frustration I have experienced.
I was worried about some of the mp3 and video playing capabilities of this player. According to some specs it only plays bit rates in powers of two (64, 128, 256) and only played VBR up to 160 kbps. But this just isn't true. It played my mp3s that were 192 kbps VBR, 160 kbps VBR, 160 kbps fixed bit rate, and 128 kbps fixed bit rate. It also played my short .mpg videos that my sony digital camera can record without any problems. Was able to play a movie that our previous player couldn't. This is a great buy.
I ordered two of these drives. One came defective. I called Ximeta Tech support and they quickly sent me another drive and now both are up and running for the past 9-Mos or so with very little attention needed by me to keep them running. I am using at my business which is a peer to peer network and I have 4 or 5 people "hooked in" to these drives which I set up as a RAID-1 backup device.You MUST READ ALL the instructions and update the drivers BEFORE you set-up the drives. By doing so, you will avoid some of the hassles you have to go through if you set-up BEFORE updating drivers. Either way it will work, but it's easier to update drivers FIRST, then set-up for use.
We had tried several different USB DVD Creators prior to this one and found they would not work properly and caused problems for our software, after purchasing the Belkin our system has work great!!
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.
This Micro SD card worked perfect. It was at a good price and easy to use. It holds a ton of pictures and music so I now have a 39.99 mp3 player for my phone. It can also hold video so now I don't take all of my phone's memory up with video it goes to the card. As a plus it comes with an sd adapter so you don't need a usb cable for your phone you just plug the adapter, with the micro sd card in it, strait into your computer's sd slot.
Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Blue), love it. I travel a lot and this is very comfortable to wear and use to exchange lens.
This is by far the best camera you can get for $530. I have been extremely satisfied with the advanced settings borrowed from the higher end cameras. It is more or less a small D5 without the full frame sensor or build quality. I will be using this camera while I focus on getting better lenses, then I will upgrade to a full frame sensor and the XTI will be my backup camera. Oh, and never mess with the kit lens... it's crap.
I've had this for a couple of weeks now. The great price at Amazon and the overall high reviews proved too much to resist. I take a lot of family videos and wanted to move to HD without breaking the bank. The HV10 has allowed me to do this.When reading the other reviews, I found myself immediately hesitant to purchase the HV10 because of the comments regarding it having no shoe for a camcorder light and no microphone jack. Upon further reflection, however, I realized that my current camcorder has both of those things, plus I own an attachable light and it came with a microphone. Although it is always nice to have these options, I also realized that I never use them. My video-taking style is more of a "grab and shoot" approach, a style for which the HV10 is a perfect fit. The lack of HDVI connectivity is a bummer, but not a big deal for me. I have found the component connections to work quite well and the picture quality is excellent (I have a 60" HDTV).I have ordered a second battery, although so far the one the unit came with has not failed me. I also ordered a seperate charger. If you shop around and stay away from the Canon brand, you can get these for quite a reasonable price. Same goes for a firewire cable.The unit is certainly small, which takes some getting used to in regard to working the zoom button, etc. I adjusted the strap on the side for a little extra room and after practicing with it for a while, I have not had any issues in this area. However, you can expect a bit of a trade-off here. With a compact size come compact buttons. If at all possible, you might want to try to physically see the HV10 before ordering. After reading the comments and seeing the photo of it sitting in the palm of a hand, I was actually expecting it to be even smaller than it really is. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice, handy size, but don't expect to drop it into your shirt pocket or anything like that.It certainly does not take "stunning" video in low light conditions, but I have found it to be quite adequate in this area; not nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be after reading the reviews. It seems to switch to more of an "analog look" when in extreme low light, but it is as good or better than my current, non-HD camcorders, including a 3 CCD Panasonic PV-GS500.I love the portabiliy, like the fact it uses mini tapes, and the picture quality is excellent. I have not tried taking any photos and will probably rarely use this feature anyway, but I did buy and install a 2GB mini SD card.I consider this to be a great family hi-def camcorder at a great price and have been completely satisfied with the purchase.
I had no issues with the installation and it seems like a pretty good ADSL modem and wireless router. The only thing I didn't like was that you cannot use this device only as a wireless router since it does not have a WAN port, you have to use the ADSL connection to use the wireless.I can't understand why amazon has increased the rate of this device I bought it for $66 last month and now it is $190 which is insane. With such a price tag one might as well buy separate ADSL modems and Wireless routers. Even a search for D-link modems does not show this device, it seems like amazon does not want to sell this particular product. But if you google for D-link DSL-2640B you'll get deals for around 60$.
We were always getting lost and fighting about whose fault it was, the GPS has changed all that we never get lost any more. I was so happy with the StreetPilot I bought another one for my son, he was nervous about getting lost when traveling. He now goes anywhere with confidence that hewill not get lost and anxious about getting lost. Great product.
Works just fine for me. I have used it for about 1.5 years and there have been no problems.If you are comparing this to a high end $250.00 or above GPS systems, yes, it falls short. But it is definitely usable for everyday purposes.
The case fits the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx like a glove. It has a nice feel to it and the buttons, of the GPS, can be operated with absolutely no problem. Highly recommended for those who want to protect their, Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS due to rough use.
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.
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
It looks good, but it is pure junk. The box is very light, and the design puts two rounded plastic tabs on the front, essentially little ice skates that the box wears so that it will slide around if you touch it even gently. For a device designed to sit on your desk so that you can plug a cord into it, this is a braindead design decision.The power cord on it is also painfully short.Buy an extension cord and duct tape the end to your desk. It will work better than this.
I bought this shortly after I moved up into SLR shooting. I'm currently a professional wedding photographer's assistant, and I have access to all his gear, which includes some really nice primes. This lens is less than a tenth of some of the lenses I use for work, but it at least matches them, if not beats them. At f4, it's simply superb, and even down at f2 it captures some incredible detail. I use a Nikon D40, and this lens hasn't left my camera since I got it, auto-focus or no. Give this lens a try, even if you're used to zooms - it's a fresh approach, you get better low-light performance, and moving around to frame your picture just right is just more fun.
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.
Setting up the Tivo was simple to plug everything in, but the software was quite out of date upon installation. I was so anxious to use the Tivo, but was considerably delayed. I had to let the Tivo make it's daily call and download the updated software and then install it. Took about an extra hour to download and install and then another 5-6 hours to be able to fully use the unit. My advice: after getting the Tivo going, force it to make it's daily call to download the updated software before doing anything else. This will save you a minor headache.Otherwise, this thing is great. If you have a lot of shows or movies that you would like to regularly record, you should purchase a larger unit. I have DirecTV and the recording at basic quality is not that great, but it's tolerable. So far, medium quality does just fine. I've found the 'Tivo Recommendations' to be useless with this unit because there is such limited storage space to begin with.
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.
Comfort is okay, but the audio is terrible. Even if I have my pc audio options maxed out, along with the volume control on the headphones, the sound is still very low. .
This may seem like a good value, but in reality it is simply works like one of those cameras you can get at a drug store but just to take digital photos (and poor photos at that). The zoom is 1x or 2x and nothing in between and the LCD isn't a good representation of what you're actually taking. I had to actually download photos onto my computer before I could see if the photo was any good. My suggestion is to go with something a little more higher priced. When the accessories easily add up to more than the actual unit, you have ask yourself if its really a value or cheap for a reason.
Yes, it has great software that's easy to use. The scanner has decent quality. However, I NEVER managed to get this printer to print yellow and cyan and this was right out of the box. If you buy one on Amazon, I HIGHLY recommend that you buy the $9.99 insurance.But yet, before you buy, search google with the terms CX4600 and clogged print heads. You'll get the idea.
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.
If you have more than one device in your home entertainment center, you ought to have this remote.Pros:- Relatively easy to set up using web-based application. Just tell it what equipment you have, and it does most of the rest for you.- Extremely customizable.- Comes with a rechargable Lithium-ion battery and charging dock.Cons:- VCR/DVR buttons in weird place if you are used to the TiVO / DirecTV / Comcast button placements. But you get used to it.- Cannot learn multi-step commands (e.g., on a DirecTV DVR, if you press a particular button for less than 3 seconds, it performs one behavior, but if you press it for more than 3 seconds it does something entirely different).- Battery life is short.
Filter arrived with what appeared to be finger smudges around 50% of the circumference and spots of ? in the center. It did clean up nicely.phil
This wireless card for laptops worked just as well as any other I've worked with. I guess this is the part of a wireless network that you just CAN'T have problems with. It was quick to set up and it picked up the signal from the access point as soon as it was set up, so I can't complain.
Although I didn't use this recorder very often, it failed within a year. I also found that several recordings would work once or twice and then not work. These were recordings of VHS tapes that I wanted to capture on more permanent DVD. Very disappointing!
I've had an atlantis auw-525c video camera for about 6 yrs. It's a great set up, easy to use and I haven't had to replace anything. Very good for finding what the bottom terrain and fish look like.
I bought this unit to use for travel and it's turned into an invaluable and indispensible little unit. The unit has worked perfectly for my daughters to watch Jackie Chan movies on road trips and for me on business trips. Not only does the battery last for two movies (~3.5 hours+), but the picture is fantastic.This unit cannot be beat for the money.The only con is the lack of some sort of dynamic compression circuit. Many DVDs have too much dynamic range to be heard properly through headphones on a noisy plane. Invest in a noise cancelling set of headphones and you'll be VERY happy with this unit.
I received the Philips AJ3980 for a Christmas present and I have been completely satisfied. The only complaint is the Alarm #1 uses only the CD function and the gradual wake is annoying. The sound is great and the touch controls are easy to use.
The player doesn't strike me as any different from other low-cost players, but the headrest mount is brilliant. The connector to the cigarette lighter DC supply fell apart, though I am not positive whether it did that on it's own or whether little fingers took it apart.
This is a great product, a lot cheaper than the Nikon equivalent. I can't tell the difference between the two when i take photos. Gives you that peace of mind in case you drop or do something to your lens
I currently have only left, right and center speakers but it distrubutes the sound in the room beautifully. The main reason I bought it is because of the extra hook ups for phono and tape deck which I still own. I agree with the other reviewers. The manual is hard to figure out in using some features. I have only owned it about a month and it has exceeded my expectations.
I use the epson 4870 to scan 120 negatives and I have found it to be excellent - easy to use, well made and gives reliably good results. Recently, I scanned the same negative with the epson 4870, the v500 and the v700 to determine if I should "upgrade" to a newer scanner. I found that there was little if any difference between the scans from the 4870 and the v700 when scanning at high resolution (the scans from the v500 were clearly of a lower quality). I've noticed some sellers listing this scanner for $300+. It's definitely worth it but see if you can shop around and find it for less - you might come across someone who "upgraded" and is selling it for a lower price.
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
I love the idea of a retractable cable, but this cord is so flimsy and the retraction mechanism so iffy that I managed to permanantly break it within 30 minutes of having opened it (I was stretching it out to see how long it was, the little center piece moved to the side, and in the process of fixing it... I unraveled the cord altogether.) I'm a techie, usually very easy on my equipment. If I broke it so quickly, I have little confidence in this product. Get something sturdier if you plan to use it often.
After searching for weeks for a bag that could handle my 17" mac & all the work I transport between locations (I have been using two bags), I was about to give up. One co-worker just purchased this same bag for the same reason and we are happy to have found it.
I bought this router to increase coverage over a two-story home and to cure some deadspots in the home which were 60+ feet away from the current router. It worked! Once I have time to install a more central outlet for TimeWarner cable, I am sure we will have 4x4 coverage over the whole house and perhaps outside as well. The instructions are clear and installation went without a problem. I followed the directions as prescribed on the included CD. Within 10 minutes we were back online. My wired PC's, wireless HP printer, iPad and iPhone all connected - noooo problem.
you can never regret purchasing this all-in-one. Set up can be a lil confusing so to you guys out there RTFM>>> read the f***** manual.
doesnt matter what brand or price, all hdmi cables are the same quality. great product for the money.
I received the player in 2 days , hooked it up and discovered the loading gate would not work , therefore I could not use it.Amazon had me return it and send me a replacement within a couple of days. The new player works exellent and does every thing it is supposed to do , I certainly appreciate Amazons fast response on this.
The only good thing about this cam is that it allows you to uninstall the software that comes with it from your PC. So you can return it and move on.The cam doesn't work well with my MSN and Yahoo messenger. It can not be turned on most of the time. I have to unplug it from the USB and then re-plug it in. Really painful.
I bought this cable when the cheapest cable at Wal-Mart was around $30. I use this cable on my PS3 and it works great. The shipping was fast as well, I received it in about 2-3 business days.
I've bought Sony VAIO's for years and I havn't had a single problem. They come with everything that you need and more and are very upgradable for when you need it. I would recommend this or any other VAIO and can almost 100 percent guarantee that you will not have a problem with it. If you do, they have an outstanding customer support that will actually HELP you.
A lot of the packaging of the product was done with forethought but when it comes down to it, the sound quality is lacking. I consider myself something of a geek when it comes to this stuff but I don't think you should be an RF engineer to be able to use this type of product. If there's something that I'm obviously missing I'm all ears but I can't even get a good spoken voice on the unit.
I used this with my Deskjet 895Cse printer (still works great). I couldn't see any difference. I wish I had used remanufactured ink sooner; it kills me to think of how much money I have thrown away on brand new cartridges.I've been printing multi-page documents, and I haven't noticed any difference between pages either.
The focusing on these binoculars is HORRIBLE! The right eye focus was very touchy and would not stay in one place. I had to choose between the left eye and the right eye as they would seldom both focus at the same time. The Insta-focus would move on its own. This is the most disappointing Bushnell product I have ever seen!
I have been using the wireless mouse since January of 2003. That is almost 9 months. I have had to change the batteries twice. I use the mouse mostly for games, and only in the evenings and weekends, but is has always worked very well. I get a message on the computer when the batteries are getting low, and I just change them. It is so nice not to have to worry about cords. I am also used to switching hands when using a mouse to keep my hands from tiring. This mouse is very usable with either hand, and it is so easy to switch when you don't have to worry about cords or a mouse pad.
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.
I purchased this product for $10 on the sale rack at Target in 2004. I LOVE it! It's waterproof has a nice loud alarm and is easy to use. I've even taken it to the beach. It takes 6-C batteries and one AAA battery which is kind of a lot but it gives decent sound. It's 8 years later and it still works, so I'm NOT complaining.
I got this unit so that I could easily clip and unclip it onto my backpack while moving. Over all I like this clip and have used it a few times. Problems that I have with it is that the USB port is covered up and you have to remove it to get at the batteries. The other thing is that if i am not careful when removing the GPS from the holdster it pulls back a rubber cover on my Garmin eTrex Vista Cx. Ensure you get a screen cover for your GPS in addition to this if you are going to clip it to something. I tend to just throw my backpack off and I noticed the potential of the screen hitting a rock.
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.
Our Sennheiser HD280's got the toddler treatment and busted the original tip. This one was easy to install, all metal and though I caught only one of the two crimps correctly, it has held the past year and simply does what this simple product should do.
I got an iPod Mini a few motnhs ago and loved it from day one. The best part about it is obviously it's whopping 4GB of memory, and the slim, sleek design. The screen is also very easy to read, and ClickWheel navigation is also very simple. Here's a short overview of my opinions:PROS:- sleek design- lots of memory- you can put lrics on your iPod and read them on your iPod screen- worth the money- make your friends jealousCONS (a surprisingly large amount):- poor battery performance. the box says that it can go for 18 hours on a single charge, but they really mean about 5 hours if you're lucky- annoying 'iTunes' is the only way to put songs on - not the simple click and drag method i used for my previous mp3 player- can't delete songs directly on the iPod - have to connect to your computer and sync it- VERY DIFFICULT to install software onto Windows computersbut overall, iPods are really cool!
The Corsair thumb drives work great. I highly recommend them to anyone, the speed is decent and having 8 gigs in your pocket is very nice. I have a 16 gig also which was missing for a few months, being in the IT field having a thumb drive really makes life easier. Not even 2 weeks after i bought the 8 gig i found the 16 gig, It was in a pocket of a pair of pants that was washed and dried. All of my info was still on it. That is the 3rd time it got washed and it still works. Hopefully the 8 gig can handle a washing also =)
You get what you pay for. Cable has cheap price and poor quality. Purchased cable to connect digital TV to a new DVD player. Keep getting no connection warning. Purchase a more expensive cable and system worked great. Threw this cable in the trash.
I use it to connect my computer to my TV. The only issue is that used DVI cables I had my desktop set to 1920x1080 and it was fine, but when I switched to HDMI cables, I had to down res to 1650x1050 to make everything fit. That just could a problem with my card settings or something though.
I inserted the card in my Garmin and it quickly displayed my location in Brussels. It worked just like the US version. Very accurate between cities but some issues in the extremely tangled and spaghetti like streets in most Euro cities. In any case it saved us much time and confusion. A winner.
This has been a great battery saver for me as my 4 year old grandson rarely remembers to shut the keyboard off when he's done.
Works perfectly - just like my $3 generic audio cables. Don't pay extra for Monster's marketing.
I see I'm not the only one claiming false advertisement! This item was advertised compatible with Epson Stylus C62 printer but IS NOT COMPATIBLE!! Neither the seller or Amazon would satisfactorily resolve my complaint! Plus, I was told to send them back for an additional shipping fee! The Better Business Bureau will be contacted!!
I read the reviews on all these fm transmitters and this seemed to be fairly good with reviews on both ends of the spectrum. However, I had some major beef with this product for several reasons. First because the power cord kept coming out of the transmitter and reseting to the lowest freq. when plugged back in, that resulted in constant reseting the stations. Second, when the frequency was set to a certain station, it would be okay for alittle while then start picking up the signal from the station it was on. Third, the sound quality was not very good because it's only as good as an FM station can be, basically it sounds like the radio. Fourth, it worked best when the receiver was placed as far from the ipod as possible and also not particullarly close to the radio. I just had a lot of difficulties with it...I later talked to a employee at an Apple Store and he said to get the monster cable icarplay. He uses that one and said its much better than all the others he's tried, but still the best way of connecting is hard wiring it your radio if you can. I'm looking into that now and will probably purchase the icarplay if thats not possible.
The product was as described. Came in time. The retractable part make it really nice and keeps my car organized.
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.
THIS PRINTER IS SO EASY TO OPERATE AND CREATE WITH. THE COLOR ON THE PICTURES IS WONDERFUL.
Very good value for the product from Amazon. The headphone is too tight and caused my ears pain!
This player is great. It has above average picture quality and the load times are considerably faster than the Sony BDP-S300. The remote control is abysmal. The button layout is counter intuitive and it's difficult to even find a menu button. I would highly recommend using a 3rd party universal remote with this player.For those looking for solid performance at an entry level price this Panasonic is worth a second look.
This adaptor worked really well. I simply plugged it to my piano and it worked well with my regular headphones.
The features of the ReplayTV are well documented in other reviews. This review is for those people trying to decide between a ReplayTV or a TiVo. Both are fine products, but there's one feature that ReplayTV has that TiVo doesn't (and never will)...the Commercial Advance feature. This one button makes all the difference! If you have recorded a show, with the commercial advance feature enabled, you can play the show back commercial free. The feature works by detecting the gaps that are present in between commercials. When the commercials come up, it simply skips over them and back to the program in a split second. With TiVo, you have to fast forward (just like speed searching on a VCR). The commercial advance on the Replay unit is not fool proof. It looks for those gaps in :30 second succession. So if the network throws in a :60 second commercial, that's where the unit will advance to. But, Replay has a "QuickSkip" button. Push it, and the program advances :30 seconds per push. "QuickSkip" is another feature Tivo doesn't have.I own 3 Replay units (2; 2000 series and 1; 4040) and have never had a problem with their tech support. Contrary to what another reviewer stated, I've always found the tech people at Replay knowledgeable and helpful.
It's a cute little product and a great deal for the price. I love the image, it's easy to use, and the free clip is great for when working out. The only problem is that it can sometimes make it a little more difficult to use the scroll wheel. Overall, it keeps my ipod safe and looks cute at the same time. Love it!
I searched for a specific backpack to accomodate my 17 inch laptop and this ended up replacing my second carry on bag. Very roomy and more than enough separate compartments to handle files and a change of clothes. Targus did a fantastic job in designing this backpack. I feel very comfortable placing not only my laptop into it, but also my MP3 player, my Playstation 2 and my digital camera. Entertainment is important on the road and Targus has facilitated a sweet journey. Awesome!
I use this filter on my 50mm 1.4 cannon lens. It works what more can I say. I shoot allot of video with that lens and I have had nothing but success with the filter.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007P6NX6/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title This product has actually worked really well. I use them for content that HSN uses for on air and they have worked well so far.
Purchased to protect the glass of a very expensive lens. Any Tiffen filter is going to do what's advertised so there's not much need to wax poetic about the product. It does everything it says it'll do.
If you have XP and USB 1.1, skip this drive and get something else.What a waste of time. This sounded like a great external hard drive--80GB, decent price, and backward-compatible with my USB 1.1. However, XP Home wouldn't assign it a drive letter--despite three installations, contacting tech support and spending hours reviewing the articles and instructions on the Iomega site, I still can't get it to work.The real eye-opener came when I checked the user forums on the Iomega site and found dozens of posts about this exact same problem, with no resolution! In every case, tech support's best options were: unplug it and plug it in again (!), check the connections (!!), reinstall, update the USB drivers, and unplug it (aargh!). While I didn't expect total plug-and-play, a device like this should be pretty close (and I've never had a problem with hardware like this before with XP). I've spent hours on this and tech support was no help at all, even though the forums indicate that this is an ongoing and consistent problem. Save your time and spend your money on something that will work easily...I'm returning it in the morning.
Alright this will be the third one I will have ordered. I have used other products like this but this one seems to work the best and have the clearest sound. The first one worked for about a year, second one only about 3 months. It seems like the wires inside the cable get loose or short out. That happened twice, so im going to try to be more gentle with the third.
This is a great DVD player. I am generally a very strict audiophile and movie buff who would only go for a model by NAD or other high end brands, yet at $50, this player is a steal. Not only does it play DVD's in progressive scan mode, it includes both optical and coaxial digital output. But by far the most important feature for me (aside from the bargain price) was that it can easily be cracked to play DVD's from any region - to find out how simply search google. Since it supports both PAL and NTSC formats, I am able to play DVD's from Europe on my computer monitor (American TVs don't support PAL format).In addition to that it is sleek and has a nice form factor, much thinner than my old DVD player. My only criticism is the remote, which is not as intuitive as it could be. However, this is a minute issue. I would recommend this player to audiophiles, casual movie watchers, and even people who don't like technology. A great piece of equipment!!
Though I think the phone looks and sounds great, and I am pleased with the range, the battery truly dies within a year. It will happen all at once, too, with the first 6 months being great, and slight issues with long calls in the next 3 months, and finally total collapse at the one year mark.Now I am down to charging it all the time, and I only get a 30 minute conversation in (once per day) before the phone dies. This is not a fluke, unfortunately, as I also bought the same Panasonic Phone for my brother, and his died before the one year mark, too. Really a pain, as I've had other cordless phones for years without problems. Do I really have to purchase a $40 battery every YEAR? The answer, of course, is NO. I just need to buy a new phone with a better battery!
I installed the Tripplite active usb extension to increase the length of the RadioLabs usb powered wifi antenna on my sailboat - I can easily pick up a 15dBm signal at usable strength at 1/2 mile. It worked fine with no apparent speed reduction while I stream video over the 11 mbps B network. An added bonus is the red led in the translucent female connection block - kind of cool. When plugged into the notebook for the first time my XP software recognized the new active extender device and installed generic driver. I am buying another to allow V-berth use of wifi.
I bought this card for my Casio Exilim 6 megapixel camera. Having two gigs of memory is really nice. I like to take videos with my camera and it takes up a lot of memory.The only problem I have had with this card is that when I put the card in the SD port on my laptop, some pictures/videos cannot be transfered to my hard drive. I am pretty sure my computer is only capable of accessing the firt gig of memory, if that makes sense. I solved this problem by leaving the card in the camera and transfering the data via usb.
As with many other reviewers, I already owned the EF 50mm 1.8 - But I quickly found that this lens is far superior! I will leave the technical specs to others (done very well and in detail by multiple reviewers), but I will say that as for the picture quality, particularly as regards to achieving amazing bokeh, it is far superior to the 1.8. I am an amatuer enthusiast, and I've found that with this lens my images are more polished and definitely more professional looking. I highly recommend this lens!
My tv doesn't work. I don't know why but it doesn't work since the first day. I have an uncle that buyed one and works perfect. Maybe is only my TV.
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!
The Hard Drive was the exact match from the computer that it replaced. It was way cheaper than buying a new Hard Drive for my 6 year old computer.
This was a truely amazing good deal (Nikon SB-800 Flash + Tripod, Charger, and camera bag)! The flash is perfect and brand new in OEM box! I was worried that I would get some cheap knock offs with this great price(Tripod, Camera Bag), but it all arrived and I was very happy! The Tripod is awesome and very light wieght and comes with a carry bag! The tripod seems like it would crush it if I fell on it, but it so light wieght for carrying I will just have to be carefull with it!(I didn't want a heavy bulky one anyways) It does have a bottom hook for added center wieght if needed. The camera bag is perfect and it fit all my stuff (detached 18-200 Nikon Lense, Flash, Nikon D90 Camera with 50mm lense attached. It is very compact like I wanted and yet it has plenty of room for a few more things! Nice thick and padded black sytle bag (Very Secure)! I would have picked all this stuff out separately! I wont rate the charger since they all look the same, it was nice enough! This was a perfect choice for me! I am very picky and I could not be happier!
I bought one of these and was quite disappointed. I have two small kids who get fingerprints on all of there DVDs. I sprayed one, dropped it in the machine, watched it spin around and then...When I pulled the disc out, there were still fingerprints all over it. Using my shirt, I gently wiped on one and it came right off.How can the cleaning pad NOT work, but my shirt work just fine?I took it back to the store.
Cable works just like advertised, it's an HDMI cable. Still using it 1.5 years later. 6 feet is plenty of cable for my needs, make sure you measure so you know how much you'll need.
I have this mouse for 3 months. It has been working flawlessly. Great style, excellent range and very comfortable. It has many features when you install the software. I really love it.
I purchased a mini DV tape rewinder for our camcorder. Both my husband and I could not easily close the top or door so it would rewind the tape. Was afraid to break it so sent it back at least a couple weeks ago to the manufacturer after calling and getting the address. Still do not have a replacement product nor my money back as far as I know. I later received the replacement and it works fine to rewind the tape from our video recorder (movie camera). Had a previous movie camera that would not rewind the tapes correctly !
very pleased with card reader, have used multiple, different SD cards w/o problems, will not work with 4.0 cards.
Worked perfectly as intended. Sweet solution. Will buy more specialized cables for other household projects waiting in the horizon. QED
This is a good Portable DVD player. I bought this while I was in Basic training in 2003 (after I got out of basic) used it alot, and I was deployed in 2006. I took it with me to Iraq, and used it all the time. I never had a problem with it, It still works, so I had mine for 5 years, andit still works as if I had just bought it. I will say that my battery died on me and it's no longer good. But, after 5 years of use, can't really blame it. The DVD Player still works great on the AC Plug, and I am just getting another battery. Thats how I found this. This is the same model that I have, and it's a great little dvd player.
This turntable more than exceeded my expectations...I was astonished at the beauty and sleekness of design. When I first received the item I wanted to try it out and rather than go through connecting and disconnecting everything in the entertainment center I hooked it up to my teenage daughter's cheap bedroom stereo. Even hooked up to that simple stereo the sound emanating from her speakers were nothing short of amazing. The diamond stylus makes a real difference. Even records that were in less than perfect condition played beautifully. I am definitely impressed. Thanks Sony!
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.
I purchased one of these from Walmart. When the input is at higher volumes, the sound is faithfully reproduced, but the transmit signal strength is very weak. With a sensitive receiver, the range is around 4-6 ft.; for typical, consumer FM radios, expect a good range of around 24 inches.I have two other FM transmitters, an iRock Beamit and an older analog tuning model; both greatly outperform the Belkin.The unit transmits quality sound as promised, however the effective range falls far short of the 10 and 30 feet promised in the User Guide.
I purchased 4 hdmi cables because they were very cheap and I thought I was getting a good deal. It turned out that only 1 of the 4 cables actually worked. All the others had a bunch of static in the picture and the sound kept coming and going with a couple of them.
I found this item on amazon when my son was putting a special circuit from his houseto his garage. I wouldn't let him do it without this protection from lightning stricks.
I'll keep this short and sweet: I built a home with a living room that has a 18 ft. ceiling. I have 4 in-wall BIC's, this little unit (center channel) and a bic sub. I receive compliments from my friends / family on the audio setup and I personally think Bic is way underrated for the quality they produce. You can't go wrong with the Bic America center channel. Its compliments my setup nicely and I am very happy with all of the products I've purchased.
I'm completely satisfied with this set up, not only for the price but for the performance. The enclosure is well build and attractive. The sound isn't crazy loud like some other higher end subs but for the price you're paying you can't expect competition type performance. For all of you out there complaining about blowing out the sub on this enclosure clearly don't understand the proper way to tune your sub. 400 Watts means it's rated to peak at that level, running a 280 watt RMS amp and cranking up the gain is going to get your sub ruined in mintues. Even if you're an amature and blow things up right away just go out and purchase a more expensive subwoofer and use the enclosure. In the end it's still worth it.
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The product is good and the shipping time was excellent. The cover arrived before the lens did.
With an A710IS it's just big enough to hold the camera and two extra batteries (extra memory card if you like as well)--good feel, durable, well worth the money.
The wizcom scanning pen is great for people who do a lot of reading and need to save 1-10 line passages every page or two.It would be nice if the scanning accuracy were always 100% (I use foreign languages that have different characters thrown in sometimes) but it still saves enormous amounts of time since I don't have to type what I want into my laptop meaning I'm free to keep my eyes on the text without distraction.If you don't care to have your laptop with you, just take the pen and store all the info to transfer over to your PC later.If you want you can scan directly into your computer. I often scan directly into a little notecard program which means once I've finished my article or whatever. All my notes are saved together and are searchable. If you need to search for elements of text this is very handy.It's good for humanities people like myself though I do think improving the technology could always continue.
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
The IR transmitter doesn't work with my AT&T Uverse receiver from Cisco (Model IPN430MC) and when I tried getting help from technical support, they never replied. Their web-based help ticket system is totally worthless. I bought it too long ago to return and I can't seem to get any help, so it's now just a spiderweb of useless wires in my cabinet. If you have a Uverse box, don't buy this repeater.
I use this recorder exclusively for class lectures and could not be happier. Most important feature I was looking for was clarity in a large room. I was very impressed with the sound quality. The recorder does not have to be anywhere near the professor to pick up their voice perfectly! I bought one of the cheaper sony recorders first, it was about $50, and returned it because the sound quality was terrible. For me this one is worth the money because I am recording from a distance. It's also very compact and easy to use. Definitely recommend it for students!
There is a reason this unit has so many one star ratings. My has problems all the time. Good Luck.
great sound and more comfy than ear buds that go in yer ears..lol one problem i have is one of the two sets i purchased, one cord is longer... alot longer than the other side.. so i had to roll it up and tie it with a wire tie.. it doesnt affect the sound or feel but it looks funny..*****EDIT*****Ok so now I understand why the longer cord on one side, lol, I guess its so you can run the wire around the back of your head so its not hanging down in front of you getting in the way and caught up in what ever it is your doing... I wish they would tell us old farts who are used to wearing real head phones and not ear buds and stuff..
I bought this as a backup to the Canon battery. After having used both for a week, I estimate that this one has about 1/4 the capacity of the Canon. Yes the price is good but it sure runs out of juice fast. I think I'll spring for another Canon Battery.
being honest i have not yet used it but i have it as a backup holder for my ipod .
I chose the logitech because it was a brand I had heard of and had decent specs for under 30 bucks. I'm using it so that someone can help me install something and see what I'm doing. It has about the resolution of a modern camera phone. I see some people complain about grainyness. However, you must realize that there is a trade-off with crystal clarity from a webcam and that's that unless you both are on T1 lines you're going to have to SEND all of that clarity and then you'd have severely lagging displays. Be sure the subject is well lit by more of full spectrum lighting (a really yellow lamp looks gross). Unless you're starting a naughty business and if you're just looking for a webcam so that you can chat to friends and go &quot;this is neat&quot; without any severe stipulations on what your demands will be it's just fine. The price is good, the design solid. Suits the average person's needs (webcam thrill will fade and you'll stop using it most likely). If you're going to need to see a loved one stationed overseas or for business use you should probably invest actual money into a quality cam. The stills are lame, get a digicam if you want super clear pics.If you're looking to save dough and enjoy the amusement of a webcam, the logitech quickcam express is a solid model that will perform reliably and clearly enough.
I think this produces the same pic quality as $30 HDMI cables. It gets the job done and for cheap!
I am looking for one head is rj45 and one head ehternet conect to my laptob is that the right one?
I like to touch up my eyebrows myself I do go in for an occasional waxing but I'm not a lady who likes to sit and use tweezers...ouch. I received this Saturday(ordered Friday A.M.) so I was pleased when my package arrived on Saturday. It comes with two interchangeable blades that were easy to change. The little one being for eyebrows was fantastic you don't have to worry about over shaving the brow cause the blade is so tiny that you have really good control. The pivoting head is nice as is all of the accessories.
I've have bought 600 DVD+R media in amazon.com website, the first media I started burning was Memorex, but when amazon.com decided to sell Ridata, I bought 1 Spindle of 50 discs, all of them have work great so far, so I inmmediately decided to buy only Ridata because of the Recognizable Brand, Quality and Reliability of Ritek Company, I am using 1 Memorex Dual +-RW 4X and a HP DVD Writer + at 4X too, Ritek is obviously much better (the best to be more precise) than HP, Memorex, Ricoh, etc
Purchased this unit so that I can listen to music while working in my garage.I felt is was a great buy. It's compact, sound is good, price is good & it works for me.The only thing I don't like is that you can't control the base & treble because it's all preset.
Buy Umax only if you will never upgrade your software. If you plan on upgrading your operating system in the future Umax is not the way to go. Any time you need to upgrade drivers for say a new operating system or if you lost yours, unlike most other computer manufacturers, Umax will not let you download drivers for the upgrade. Instead they will mail you the drivers for just [money amount]. Real customer service.
Like many others, I too had an issue where the fan in my brother's Dell (Dimension 4550) had become extremely noisy. I ordered the fan and installed it a few days later - right back to factory quiet, and cooling better.
I returned three defective 125's in three weeks. The tapping function on the lower left of the screen stopped working on two palms. The third one would not turn on and once it did , all of my data was deleted. I think that the integrity and the quality of the hardware is poor to say the least. However, the software function was excellent and easy to use. I was very disappointed that the product was defective. I suggest spending a little more and going to the SONY CLIE PEG-T415. It is an excellent PEO and worth every penny.
We purchased a notebook. This microsoft wireless mouse is great and simple to work and use on most any surface. No frills. Even comes with its own battery. Great to store and take with you on travels. Very portable. Would buy it again.
My elderly mother kept turing the volume up on her TV, it was a major distraction in our home. She initially resisted our "gift" of TV Ears, but now that she has gotten used to them she seems pleased with the ease of use and the sound quality.
I am pleased with this scanner for the most part. I purchased it to scan glass negatives up to 8 x 10, it does that pretty well. Loading the software and working with Windows 7 64bit, I had a couple of problems with the scanner not being in sync with the software. Epson support leaves much room for improvement. First, you have to pay for the phone call even on a brand new unit. Yes, you can send an email and in a day or two you can get a message back saying the same thing you find in the trouble shooting from the help guide on the software. But say that you do call them, you will get a person in a call center that will read off their screen - the same thing.I got the bugs worked out of the system with the help of my son, completely removing the enclosed software and downloading the latest version directly. Scanner works fine, pretty slow on high resolution scans. Wish they made a flash scanner that scanned the whole image at one time.
Sennheiser should be ashamed to sell products of this low quality. The coiled cable is a terrible design that does nothing besides make them much harder to get untangled. The earphones come with a variety of little interchangeable parts but they attach so loosely that they are ripped off and lost within a matter of days under normal use (as in, putting them into and taking them out of your pocket). First, both of the decorative plastic pieces fell off. Then the rubber discs fell off that form part of the twist-to-fit system. Then the rubber rings around the speakers themselves fell off. I threw the earphones away after I had run out of the various spare parts that Sennheiser includes with the earphones.Moreover, the sound quality just isn't good. Not as good as the stock ipod earphones, and certainly not anywhere close to Sennheiser good.
I purchased this lens for a friend and he was very pleased with it, I've seen photos he took with it and I was amazed with how nice they looked at such a low cost I think he has a good investment he uses it a lot and it also comes with a nice carry pouch.
After refinishing our basement, the teenagers' computer went to the basement. They were not happy when they could not get a strong signal from our wireless network. First I put on an extended antenna, and it didn't do a thing. So I got this range expander for Christmas. I was a little skeptical after reading reviews. But I relied on some of the steps mentioned in previous reviews and had to improvise some too. First, from a computer that had working internet access, I disabled WEP from the router. Then I changed the settings on my computer to connect to the now-unsecured network. You don't need to change the settings on all your other computers except for the one you are working on - you reenable WEP at the end anyway. I plugged in the range expander in the basement and laid it on a table close to the bottom of the stairs. I tried holding down the auto-configure button as some others had mentioned, but it didn't work. So I used the set-up CD, and it was easy as pie. It read the settings on my wireless network, including the channel, so I didn't have any human issues I would have had if I did it manually. At this point, while the router and range expander were both unsecure, I checked the computer with the poor signal to see if it were better (after I had to reboot it, of course). The next step is enable WEP on the range expander FIRST. If you do the router first, you won't be able to connect to the range expander to change its settings. So, re-enable WEP by typing in 192.168.1.240(I was able to use the same keys and not generate new ones). At this point I needed to unplug and replug the range expander. I also needed to unplug and replug the cable modem and wireless router because my MacBook kept dropping connections until I did so. I was surprised how easy and effective it was. Oh, there was a review about it not working with Vonage. We have Vonage and there has been no interruption. Go figure.
I purchased this for use with myKodak EasyShare Z1085IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom. I liked the idea of charging my cameras battery at the same time I was transferring pictures and video to my computer.It was very easy to set up and using it has been a snap. I just dock my camera and press a button - thats it! Pictures are automatically being transferred and the battery is charging. The only bad thing I can say about this kit is that unfortunately the extra items that it comes with were of little value to me.*The battery doesn't fit my camera.*The case doesn't fit my camera.*The cleaner is okay, but I'm more comfortable using plain water.*The cloth I do use. Nice to avoid scratching the lens and screen.
Need to expand your home ethernet network to accommodate more nodes? This inexpensive, well-constructed switch will do the job. Just plug one line from your router into this unit, then plug connections from your extra devices into the remaining ports. I recently purchased a network-ready Canon MP970 computer and needed a switch at my desk to share the ethernet connection with my desktop computer. Then I decided to plug a network cable into one of the remaining ports and dangle it behind my desk for those occasions when I also have to work on my office notebook computer. The 1000 speed of this switch enables me to stream media back and forth to other computers.
Fast shipping and great product. I have been using modem for 2 months and it works great. I would recommend this item to my friends or family.
I actually own a younger version of this, and paid about the same price as this one. I couldn't be happier with Hp's excellent desktops, I use mine (3gz pentium) for everything from music production to film editing (im a film student) and It preforms extremely well. Heck, maby I should upgrade...its not like its all that expensive :)
I bought this item because I wanted my laptop to be off the desk so that my laptop had plenty of air flow which the docking station seemed to do a good job with. I also thought it would save some space on my desk, but it didn't. It seemed to just create more clutter to me and since I was using a desktop keyboard to type on it just seemed to push back my laptop further away from me, which I didn't like. I have a 17" widescreen Dell Inspirion 9300, and though it did stick out the sides a bit, it wasn't a real bother. Getting the laptop in and out of the thing, was a bit slow..since I was trying to be careful I didn't damage the laptop keys or anything. And though this may be a great tool for others, in the end... I packed the docking station back into its box and just placed my laptop back on the desk. I actually like it better that way now.
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.
Bought this to extend the network line another 25 feet and tie it into an existing cable. It works well and I have no complaints. The signals get through just fine, and the connected device gets to the internet as designed.
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.
Like many other reviews for Sony 5 Disc Changers this one died after 1 year also (right when the warranty was up). If you read reviews of other multi-disc changers they all have the same problem. Suddenly they will say "No Disc" (in any of the 5 spots)and you will never get it to play again. I have a Sony Plasma TV and Surround sound system and could not believe this happened like the other reviews said.Stay away or you will be buying another one within 1 year.
I purchased a ReplayTV 5060 and within 2 weeks it broke. The product was absolutely amazing... When is was working. I spent 2 1/2 weeks on the phone trying to get the product returned to ReplayTV (because I purchased it directly from them) and they gave me a run-around that was absolutely insulting. When I finally did get it shipped back to them (with my own money), they sent a BROKEN UNIT in its place back. My opinion is to NOT get one of the older models, no matter how cheap the deal is because ReplayTV is awful at keeping customers with broken units happy.
Stay away from DLINK if you expect ease of use or have mixed operating systems (XP and MAC)!!!
I have never used it yet but it looks good. Got it through the Pepsi promotions.
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.
I recently purchased a 100 spindle of these dvds. When I opened the pack there was a fine white powder on the top of the spindle. I cleaned the first disc and put it in to record. It worked for about 15 seconds and then I got a message that the disc was bad or needed to be cleaned. It locked up my dvd recorder. I had to unplug the whole thing just to get the disc out. I tried 3 more from the top of the spindle and same thing happened everytime. I then took some from the middle and again the EXACT same problem. I'm sending these back. I've been using the Verbatim brand for the past 3 years and I haven't had a problem. I will never stray again.
This product performs as advertised. I use it to connect a Bose Quiet Comfort headset to my computer for gaming and such to not annoy others nearby. Makes it much easier to control the volume with a physical wheel then through windows. Not much else to say about it.
I ordered this from the Amazon. They sent me a fault device. It wasted me one week's time already and still not able to get it exchanged and returned. Their technical support guys and customer service guys are absolutely hopeless and only try to play around with you. Learn from my experience and never buy their products.
This unit has, essentially, no flaws.....it is small, pleasantly designed, and works very well. Two ports are on the top for 'jump' or 'thumb' drive easy access, five on the back.A power supply (included) supplies sufficient 5 VDC to power all the USB bus needs of the devices included.I now have three of these units; I'm very happy with them.
Awesome lens. The build quality seems perfectly fine to me, and the bokeh is nice too. I've got a D40 with the 18-55 and 55-200 VR, so this lens perfectly fills the low-light gap of these slower lenses. The 1.5 conversion to 75mm doesn't bother me. When shooting with a prime, image quality is the most important thing, so you learn to be more creative and less lazy. It's not always about getting as much into the frame as possible. Also, it becomes a nice, natural light portrait lens. A hundred bucks? I hope Nikon makes more lenses like this, although I don't really need anymore. Maybe a cheap, sharp ultra-wide prime, between 10 and 14mm (15-21mm effective). That's what everyone with an APS-C sensor probably wants. Maybe mass production can make it happen. Are you listening Nikon?
Excellent all around. Who needs more than 5MP anyway? Great manual control of shutter speed and apeture (spelling?).If you want a replacement battery at %50 off of list price, you can buy it from BatterySavings.com.The only drawback to this camera is that within one month of purchase all of the symbols on the jog dial (feature selector) rubbed off and I was left with a black dial with no indicator of which shooting mode was selected. Fortunately, Canon shows the shooting mode on the LCD screen, so you will be OK.
I looked at a lot of tripods online before purchasing this one and the deciding factor was stability. My last tripod was OLD, 30+ years old, and wasn't really made for today's heavier DSLR's. One of the other reviews stated it was extremely stable and it is. It's also lightweight considering its construction. It doesn't have alot of bells and whistles that some of the comaparably priced tripods have but it fits the bill for me just fine. My only complaint is the legs fold in and out individually where the old tripod folded in our out easily when you moved just one of the legs. A minor deal since it has advantages for adjusting the legs individually in any position to fit any situation. The head does not pan to a straight up 90 degree position and I shoot a lot of star photos, once again easily overcome using the leg positions. I like the ability to unlock the legs and fold it out into what is more or less an very large table top tripod. It's very well made and the quick release platform locks into a metal block and not plastic like some less expensive units.I purchased an after market carrying case for this as well. It came with a nylon bag which I wasn't aware of when I bought it and that became the new home for the old tripod.You have to remove one of the handles to get it into the bag, but that's not that big a deal...unscrew it and screw it back in again.All in all I am happy with the tripod and hopefully this one will last as long or longer than my old one.
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.
The bag is huge but nothing fits inside. It doesnt fit in most airplane hallways either. You have to carry it when walking to your seat. It is also very heavy even when it is empty. With laptop inside it looks bulky and the leather looks like plastic. Not happy at all!! Would not recommend. I will get a samsonite next time.
Load Software. Plug in. Scan. Output very good. It doesn't get much easier. Great value for the dollar!
I got this item after I tried Arkon SF121. SF121 is battery powered so it is not powerfull enough to stably lock to a station. It keeps drifting as the temperature of the car changes which happens every five-ten minutes. It get worse when battery is weak. SF100 is more powerfull and more stable. You don't need to worry about replacing batteries. It is supposed to power my MP3 player but that didn't work for my Rio Volt SP250. The signal still shifts as the temperature changes in the car but much less than SF121. I think it is acceptable to fine tune the dial every hour or so rather than every 5 minutes.
I've used this item for several months. No problems yet. The cap does seem to be a bit loose. Never did snap on tight! I think it will fall off and get lost soon. Considering the price, It's a still a deal.
This remote is the best universal remote that I have seen. Programming the remote is reallly easy and can be done just by selecting options on the screen. The range of devices it can control is amazing. I could program it to control the fan too !The help section is also very helpful and things like response speed can be increased to make things work better as if it were the original remote of the device.The "Activiities" feature is one of the best - one button to turn on everything !
Good but not great. A little larger and heavier than I had hoped. Not quite the power I was hoping for either, but this was my first pair of binoculars so I really did not know what to expect. Vision is clear when focused properly.
good sound qualitymy kids have not wrecked it yet (a big plus)best of all no cords to get in the way when working
Had to return the first one due to non-functioning thermo and fault compass. Small is nice for hanging it on keys or pack, but the same smallness makes it a little hard to opwerate one handed. I also have a Brunton compass that fits the hajnd much nicer. We'll see how long the 2nd one lasts.
I'm very happy with the CF card. I'm also impressed with the attached software. This is excelent tool to recover lost pictures.
I just love this lamp...goes with my waterfall with tropical plants all around. Best part is it's not normal and it's fun! Makes people look twice :-)
this mouse is a waste of money. i have two now and both are very ineffecient. the right button doesn't work properly and basically the systems have tough time with this mouse
The compartments were quite useful. I loved the overall design. Only wished the the top handle had more reinforcement as more compartments mean more weight for the nylon material
I like the convenience of this, however, sometimes it makes my arm a bit numb, even though it's not too tight. If I loosen it, then it's too loose and falls down my arm. But still, it's a good product and more convenient than just clipping the shuffle to my shirt.It also comes in very handy if I'm doing my own workout and wearing my shuffle (so it doesn't bounce around). Great price too!
Be warned--though the manufacturer claims Vista compatibility, this thing is NOT Vista64 compatible (per Sony Support). With some work, I was able to configure a workaround, but it's not supported by Sony. And the japanese firmware update someone else posted looks great, but simply will not install on a 64-bit OS.The Sony support site for this is a debacle. It's a shame, because the hardware itself is beautiful and sounds great (not a ton of base, but no distortion at all). There's really nothing else like it on the market--too bad Sony of America doesn't see fit to really support it.The (only) glaring deficiency for the hardware is the inability to quickly scroll through lists. I use it to play randomly through my whole collection, so I can deal with it, but it's a serious issue for normal playback of any good sized media library.
I ordered this to replace a set of iHome speakers at my office that had started acting funny. I was looking for something inexpensive that wouldn't sound like garbage. I wouldn't use this for music for a party or anything but for my office it's perfect and doesn't sound half bad! And despite what their specs say it actually does charge the Nano 3G iPod.
Had this printer for under a month - it creases paper and now the drum unit creates spots on the printed paper. have used the recommended paper. Should have bought the HP printer but instead bought the cheaper of the two. Now I am sitting with a useless printer. NOT recommended!
I got this camcorder yesterday. After taking some video images, I transferred the files to my PC and renamed the file extension from "MOD" to "MPG". It turns out that there is no audio playing the recorded video files using Microsoft Media Player 10. My Studio 8 software also failed to "initialize the audio file". To listen to the audio, I have to use the "Power DVD 5" or "CyberLink PowerDirector Express" came with the camcorder. As we all know that the video image software came with the camcorder is very limited. To do anything meaningful, I have to buy their upgrade. So far, I could not find a way to convert the MPG files to a compatible format so that I can play and edit them in Studio 8 or Media Player. For this reason, I'm going to return the camcorder to the vendor soon.
this is a great compact mouse that has smooth movement. easy to use and super convenient for laptop or desktop.
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!
so far it's the best screen I have ever bought. the colors, the size, it's perfect.
My first digital camera I owned for about five days now, after spending some time to review different brands of camera, i.e. Canon, Minolta, Pentax, etc. I ordered it from Amazon.com on Thursday 12/05/02 with standard shipping(upgraded to free shipping,) but my order was upgraded by Amazon(somehow without charge) to "2 Day Air" shipping so I received on Monday 12/09/02. Frankly speaking, I am very satisfied with my Pentax ownership so far.Here are what I like: excellent viewing pictures outdoor/indoor with sharpness and vivid colors; easy to use and control selection menu; sharp LCD display; pocket size camera; good flash within reasonable range; good reasonable zoom; lens cover automatically at power off; lots of good features for picture adjustment and creativity; very good auto focus with visible indicator light at half way down of shutter button; fast transfer time to PC via provided USB driver.What I don't like: non-metal camera body; quick drain of battery with extensive use of LCD display + flash(estimate: last at most 2 hours of continuous use of picture taking and viewing)Conclusion: an excellent compact size digital camera at 3 Megapixels with lots of features and execellent picture quality at reasonable price(I paid [$$$] at Amazon with free shipping,) if you don't mind about its non-metal body.
I used this paper for a photo class and it worked like it was supposed to. I would buy it again.
I purchased these speakers for use with an iPod Touch 4G and I couldn't be more pleased! They sound great and work fine as a recharging station even without listening. I'm going to get a couple more sets for use in other buildings on the property. When away from an outlet, battery life is pretty short, and the music quality suffers mightily as the batteries weaken, but I don't often listen to music outdoors, so that doesn't matter to me. They'll work well for an afternoon of weed-pulling in the garden once in a while, anyway. :-)
I've owned this TV for two months and have been happy with my purchase. It's big and bright and gives sharp pictures when hooked up via DVI to my cable box. Its handling of old fashioned standard definition is nothing to write home about; I have tweaked and tweaked with no joy. On the other hand, high quality progressive scan DVDs look great over s-Video. After some serious tweaking, I attached my desktop PC to the monitor via the VGA connection to get a 1360x768 resolution without scaling, but I found it impossible to attach a PC via DVI and get a picture without scaling. Just because it's DVI doesn't mean it's a good PC connection.I didn't bother with the built in speakers. If you want the full HDTV experience, invest in at least a 5.1 speaker system. Good sound is just as important as a hi-def picture. If anything, I wish the speakers were detachable.Switching the inputs via remote is cumbersome, and the menu system as a whole is non-intuitable.In summary, good high definition picture, good selection of inputs, mediocre standard definition, and cumbersome interface.I should also mention that the price of this TV varies wildly from vendor to vendor and from day to day. You would be advised to shop around.
I purchased the Sennheiser RS-140 wireless headphones several months ago to get rid of the rat tangle with wired headphones. I have a hearing loss in both ears and typically watch television and listen to music with headphones to avoid annoying the neighbors, so wireless headphones are a much better option since I have more freedom to move about.I have been extremely pleased with the comfort and sound of the Sennheiser RS-140 headphones. I do not hear any hiss or pop while moving around inside, although I do hear some hiss and dropouts if I am outside several feet away from the transmitter. I have literally worn these headphones all day without recharging them and they remain quite comfortable.These headphones do have a few caveats, however. I have a neighbor with a wireless device that sometimes interferes with the headphones, although changing channels solves the problem. The balance and volume controls are on the back of the right can so laying on a couch, sitting in high-backed chair, or propping your head against a pillow may inadvertently change either or both controls. Even so, I find having the volume control easily accessible is very convenient.
I've ordered this cartridge twice, and both times I received a Canon cartridge. They work just fine. What more could you ask for? I feel bad for anybody else who was not happy with their cartridge for whatever reason, but I cannot think of one reason why this cartridge is not the best possible product available. It works, and the price is right.
If you need microsoft points, it's just easier to come here. It was quick and I had the points on my xBox within minutes.
Got the Archos 605 30GB a week ago.-I'm amazed by the video quality. So far, it played all the AVI files in my collection(Anime, TV shows...etc).-Uploaded my photo albums and it's a great way to show them to friends and relatives.-MP3 music quality is comparable to my IPOD mini.-Have not used the internet feature. Properly not going to since i'm online at home and work. Mostly because it cost $30 to unlock the software.Would have given it a 5 star had it not for the amount of time(overnight oonnection using USB to a CPU) needed to charge. Can't believe an AC adaptor was not included. Ordered the travel mini charger and awaiting it's arrival. Base on reviews, the travel adaptor should cut charging time considerably. Battery life is not as advertised, but i'm statisfied. Video is about 3 hours and MP3 proberly longer, have not tested that. I mainly use it to watch shows on my daily commute. So far, pretty statisfied.
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.
Great item at a great price. Used it in my cellphone for Songs. Use the SD adapter to plug into computer card reader. I always has SD adapter with me same time my Cemara memory is full I use my cell phone card, so its great that you can use for multipale things.
Decent quality cable. But I finally found a local vendor who sells it for much cheaper. This is one of those products that's hard to get a good value on the internet. Having said that, this was a great deal compared to other products, with no sacrifice in quality.
We are in the military and move often. I finally let my kids get the Xbox Live a couple of months ago, MISTAKE! Apparently our account is linked to the Country we started the account in and you can't change it (according to service rep) only option is to keep the original account and never be able to purchase US game codes, or get a new membership everytime we change countries and the kids lose the data. I now have a $47 US code and cannot use it, nor will I be able too unles we purchase another Live membership. I realize the fine print says your billing must be in the US to use the card, well my credit card billing is but my Xbox Live account is not because when we started it here in Canada the system would not let me put in a US address.I guess I am just out $47.
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.
I bought this unit for some trips from Ohio to the East Coast. The first issue I found was that it comes with out of date maps. This is not a problem unless you travel somewhere that has changed in the last five years. Secondly, it has some routing quirks. It will detour you off a major interstate and then back on in 10 or 15 miles. I though that it was a software issue. So I reported the map issues and downloaded the software update. This update, 5.42, has some spontaneous rebooting issues. So I emailed Customer Support and received a nice note that they were experiencing greater than normal wait times and that they would get to my issue shortly. Shortly is defined by them as three weeks! They told me to reset the machine and closed the ticket as "solved". Their suggestion did not solve the issue, so I reopened the ticket and they replied that the next version to the software should solve the issue, but while I wait the months for the update, I should load the old software. Unfortunately, they don't have a Mac version of the old loader, so I had to hunt down a windows machine. I did the update which deleted the maps and now the unit is in a continuous reboot mode and I am waiting for Customer Support. I am on my fifth week of this issue, so buyer beware. The American office is not prepared to support their product.
i order 1 the first time then came back and ordered 2 more .The product was here early and works very well better than origianl set i got from walmart and way cheaper two. Great!
I got this backpack due to my Boyfriend needing a protector for his computer and for school. And it has done amazing, even when he fell, causing him to land on his bag his computer is safe! WOW! So highly recomend for those who are in college and have A LOT Of stuff to carry.
Great product! Exactly what I needed to easily connect my iPhone to my Kenwood head unit in the car. No mess, no crazy things you have to do, just plug it in, put the Kenwood on AUX and your iPhone/iPod goes thru the car stereo. Great price as well, can loose with this product.
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.
It is very convenient for my husband because he travel very often. This brand has different kind of adapter that he likes.
It's great to have my palm pilot up and running again without having to recharge it everytime I use it! Thanks for the quick service too!!
I purchased the Cd Radio Cassette-Corder CFD-E90 for my 1 year old son for Christmas. About a month ago we started getting the Error - No Disc problem. It seems to be getting progressivly worse. The unit will not play CDs anymore and it is less than 6 months old! Never again - I even paid extra to get the Sony name, but I won't do it again......
I was looking forward to using this device. First I had to spend a day with my ISP provider to switch my IP address from a dynamic IP to a static IP address which was a lot of fun. After doing this I spent two hours with one of the Slingbox technicians trying to get it to work, we got close but were never able to do the last step of installation. Finally we had to give up as we were both tired from spending two more hours on the phone.I wanted to get it set-up before I went to South America so I could watch football, unfortunately this was not possible.
This is an amazing sound system for the price it is at. :) I enjoy it every day and I blast hard metal music and it sounds great.
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.
As a US Marine who goes out in the field, this case protected my Toshiba Qosmio laptop from the harsh elements of the mojave desert. I was running power from my light armored vehicle's power inverted and storing my laptop in this case. We did a ton of bumpy off road driving that would've destroyed my laptop if it had been in perhaps a backpack.
The cable is inexpensive and works perfectly. I bought extra to have on hand for any need that might arise.
So I get this in an effort to help my husband sleep while I watch TV late at night. On the second day, the foam ear cover popped off never to be replaced (although I did try and I'm usually good at this kind of thing). Inside the foam ear cover, the plastic knob has a sharp little nipple on it...so to put that side in my ear, I had to get a fingernail file and file down the protrusion. Now I have a foam cover on one side and the plastic ear piece on the other...ok at least the sound works. And then suddenly a month later, it didn't work. It's charged, it is connected right because it used to work but now all I get is static and a faint sound of what is on TV. I have to try and hear what they are saying through the white noise surrounding the sound.....oh, and try and read their lips as I watch the program. It's so much trouble and I spent so much money, I'll just try and sleep!
this produst is great!!! just hook it up and it works!! even though it gotlost in the mail i still like it alot
READ A FEW REVIEWS THE OTHER DAY ON THIS UNIT. SO I WENT OUT TODAY AND PICKED ONE UP AT WALL MART FOR $249.00. Comes with 2 speaker stands. Stands are to be used for the front but i fitted them to the back and wall mounted the fronts. When i powered it up i was blown away by the sound quality and clarity. I never heard my music sound so good and never heard all those extra instruments in the background. What a super deal this was. It does everything it is designed to do. Looks great. No cons. And when i put a dvd movie in==WOW i thought i was in the theatre. I recommend this highly. Plenty of power and base. Plenty of everything. It does what its designed to do blow you away. Get one you wont be sorry.
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.
I had this camera although is adorable and it felt as if i was a james bond movie person, it took horrible pictures. The inside pictures if it didn't have the right amount of light the camera would not take pictures at all and when I took pictures outdoors it woould have a blue outline around the images.The saying you get what you pay for is very true.
this webcam is great even in the bad light condition. The seul inconvenient thing is that it doesn't attach very well to my laptop. Most of all, I think that it's the best webcam for desktop.
I bought this as part of move to new house and was deciding between the Linksys and this, having been a user of the MR314. For ... more than the Linksys, Netgear got this right!It's small, solidly constructed, and comes loaded with an SPI firewall and Print Server. Unlike the MR314's wimpy antenna, the antenna on the FM114P is detachable! As a bonus, it includes Zero Knowledge's Freedom Anti-Virus / Ad-Blocking software, although this may also be included in D-Link's and other brands too.Installation was surprisingly easy--it auto-detects PPPoE, and DHCP gives you the REAL DNS servers (another improvement over MR314). Since this box has a "real" processor, I'd expect performance to be good--I'd be curious about WEP degradation.Downsides: 4-switched ports, although it's not much of an issue if you go wireless; lack of rebate offer.Bottom Line: tiny, solid, loaded, great value. Look for my MR314 on eBay soon...
It works, I still get some fuzz every once in a while but it works.
It works. Plain and simple. :DI popped it into the ram slot and started the computer. So far so good.
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!
Both of my granddaughters received this camera for Christmas (ages 2 and 4), even though we thought the 2 year old was too young. They both like to play with my digital camera and their mother's (which is very expensive and definitely NOT a toy!)so hoped to dissuade them with this toy camera. They both have had a ton of fun with their cameras and the two year old actually uses it more than her sister. They love the video feature and even though the pictures aren't very good in quality, they are enough to satisfy young kids. It is very durable, being dropped numerous times the first day with no damage. Big, easy buttons for little fingers to manipulate. I paid more for this than I would have liked, as I waited too close to Christmas, but didn't realize how hard they would be to find. The actual retail price of $[...] is very reasonable, though. I think this is one toy that will get used long after the holidays!
I received my order quickly and after waiting for the cable company to activate my modem it has worked good ever since. I did have some problems with Netflix buffering at first but it turned out to be a cable company problem and since I got that issue solved it has worked good my webpages load faster now and streaming videos and live broadcasts are very good.
ZERO STARS!STAY FAR, FAR AWAY!THIS ITEM IS SUSPECT!1 - POWER DROPS. Whenever I wake my system, I see that an external HD has been "disconnected unsafely."2 - My Phone and Tablet refuse to be powered off it: I get a nice "NOT CHARGING" indicator.3 - *NEW* *NEW* *NEW* This POS refuses to power an external Blu-Ray drive. (I thought it was bad disks, a bad drive (worse)--until I realized I'd moved the connection...YOU BET I WAS RELIEVED!)CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND AN ACTUAL WORKING PRODUCT AVAILABLE--INSTEAD OF THIS PIECE OF JUNK?!
Too confining, has a metal flange around the mesh grill cover that attatches to a raised metal inner flange that's raised 3/4 " from the speaker, like a tunnel. Hard to tell by the picture.
I read a lot of reviews on wireless headphones before I ordered these. I must admit, I was worried these would not be that great. I have been using them mostly through a headphone jack at close range and the sound is very good, just a little hiss, but it breaks up a little when I move to a different room. When I use these through the CD output (a less convenient method for my system) the sound is great and I can move about the house, two floors - even out in the back yard.I have heard clearer &quot;wired&quot; headphones for about the same price, but for me that is just way too uncomfortable. These fit my needs perfectly!
I upgraded from a Speedlite 300ez to the 540 and am very happy with it. The flash is very powerful and recyles quickly allowing me to shoot fairly rapid shots in low light.In addition to being a show mounted flash it can serve both as a slave and as a master for additional 540s. This allows you to set up shots with fill flash from multiple directions using the TTL metering.Overall I'm very happy with this flash and recommend it for anyone looking for a show mount flash.
Excellent camera in combination with 18-200VR lens. It doesnot autofocus with non AF-S lenses, but I consider it an asset since it makes the camera significantly lighter for walking around. Also, AF-S lenses are focusing significantly faster and quieter than the old screw-type ones.To use older AF lenses, consider getting Katz-eye for this camera to assist with manual focusing. I personally prefer manual focusing with prime lenses as it's faster and would get you exactly the results you want.
As a freelance writer on a limited budget, I did a great deal of research on digital voice recorders before I ended up purchasing the Olympus 8100PC and I'm tremendously pleased with my choice!Initially, I wasn't worried about whether files could be transferred from the recorder to a computer or not, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized it'd make things much simpler during playback and for hanging onto content I didn't feel comfortable deleting. I wanted a voice recorder to make interviews easier and to sometimes record my own thoughts and ideas when I can't necessarily write them down, so it just made more sense to be able to easily put files on the computer. I use a Mac, so compatibility is also important to me.The 8100 absolutely rocks. Pulling recordings from the device to the computer is as simple as connecting the included USB cable and opening it from the desktop. You have the choice to record in either MP3 or WMA so no conversion is necessary. A quick drag and drop and I've got the file ready to play in iTunes at my convenience. Awesome.As far as sound quality and clarity, again, a big thumbs up for the 8100. My first use of the device was to interview a relatively soft-spoken girl in a noisy Starbucks and I have no trouble hearing our conversation even with background noise, our voices are clear and crisp. I was not using an external mic either, just told the 8100 to start recording and went from there. There are ample settings to choose from as well, so you can kind of play around with the options and see which works best for the setting you're in.This thing is also snazzy thanks to multiple folders you can choose to record in, making it easy to separate work recordings from personal material or otherwise organize things however you want. It includes batteries (2 AAA) and a protective sleeve - both of which are handy. You can open it and start using it right away. I found it very easy to figure out just by playing around with it a bit. The included instruction manual is nothing particularly special, but again, the 8100 so simple you probably won't need to refer to it often anyway.Like some others have mentioned, I was torn between this device and Sony's PX820 recorder. The Olympus ended up winning the debate as reviews on voice clarity seemed to edge out the Sony (plus this one comes with case) and everyone was raving about how simple it is to use. They were right. If you're on the fence, BUY IT! It's worth the money. I have zero complaints and look forward to the 8100 making my life much easier. My handwriting is terrible...attempting to take notes quickly is a disaster. ;)
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.
This camera itself is awesome. For the money, it's worth every penny. The video quality is great, the contorls-once you get the hang of them-are very intuitive and navigable, and pretty good video too.However the bundled software with this camera is complete crap. My main issue with it? The software doesn't allow you to print multiple pictures (or multiple copies of pictures) on the same piece of paper. That means that if you want a bunch of wallet sized photos to give to people, you CANNOT print them on the same page, but would have to print each individual picture on its own individual piece of paper. And since photo paper is already pricey as it is, this is not an economical feature. I have checked every manual, every online source and found nothing to suggest otherwise. Do yourself a favor, if you buy this camera (which I still recommend), make sure you get decent editing and printing software with it.
The scanner produces excellent professional grade results.The software that came with it made it easy to learn to use.Choices between levels of professionality, from home user to prouser mean that the sky is the limit when choosing settings to get you through the task you need to perform. You are not constrained by the settings of the automatic mode, which may or may not be the best way to accomplish your project.
This is a perfect product in every way.It's only short coming is that the transmittermust be no more than 3 feet from the keyboardor mouse. But again, it is awesome otherwise.Phil in Atlanta
this player looks good to me...however I would like one with higher capacity, comparable to the ipod 30 gig, but with the zen micro's form factor. the high capacity zen's I've seen look clunky to me. This looks good...but 6 GB is not enough
Do you have just the lens on your NIKON that came in the kit? Do all your photos look and feel like they were taken with a point and shoot? You need a faster(larger aperture) lens. This little gem will let you get the photos that you like that have a short depth of field and let you shoot in lower light situations. Under $200 to get the photos you have always wanted.
Works out really well, the construction is pretty neat how it folds out.i dont even know how it turns on and off, it think when ever its open its on, and whenever its closed it turns off.Works as decribed, although im having some trouble with the Drive on My TXthe function keys wont navigate to applications in full screen for some reason.Still, works well as a keyboard.
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 read a fistful of reviews on this site and others before taking the step to buy these. I'll admit the review at ilounge played a great deal in the decision, also.Right out of the package they were a great fit...for me. The ear loops were not noticeable because of the soft plastic material they are made of. The quality of the sound was outstanding...clear and precise with not too much bass.I have hard time understanding all the complaints I read about in some of the reviews: No bass, kept falling out of ears, etc. I recommend them with no reservation... but then again, to each his own.
The product is very user friendly once it is programed. The programming took a bit longer than I would have thought. But am not a techy. Just remember to keep the front of the remote pointed at the TV/receiver,cable box for a couple seconds so all the components receive the signals. (My son has the the Radio Frequency model 890 and it is a bit quicker and doesn't need to be pointed at the components. It also costs more.) The help button walks you through any problems and makes corrections if something gets out of wack. Nice product.
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.
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.
i reciently purchased this system at c.c. after doing my homework guess what happened when i applied pressure for 30/45 minutes THE SUB BLEW it smoked besides that its perfect lol.
I purchased this product (refurbished). Due to all the changes in technology, I wanted something fairly inexpensive to play my DVD's on. Most of my TV equipment is Samsung. However, the reviews on the Philips seemed better for this product. It's not a big deal, but I do agree with other reviews that the DVD tray is very shallow and there is a delay in launching the tray. Philips tech support was helpful in confirming that I needed to update some firmware. This was easy to do. Connection was easy with an HDMI cable. To date, I've had no problems with the unit.
I am very happy with these connectors. They are quite easy to install and provide positive connections with my speaker wires. In the past I have used connectors that the wire has pulled out when I was trying to disconnect them from the stereo. Not so with these connectors.
Just got a broken neutral line to my home. The supply from the utility has two phases of 110v and a neutral. The two phase typically power 1/2 your home and also AC or dryer. Without the neutral, the outlet can swing to 220v depending on the load (transformer).After the utility company has fixed the problem, we found that my microwave, oven, furnace, z-wave wall outlet, mostly kitchen appliance were damaged. Fortunately, the HDTV & media equipments are protected by the APC voltage regulator. The PC and networking gears are protected by two APC UPS.Didn't think that I ever need a voltage regulator or UPS. Today, I am glad I did. Go get it before a rainy day!
Ok I had a litle Vantec 4 port USB Hub and it died on me. I go to the store and buy a D-Link DUB-H7 to replace the old one. I tough that if I pay more it would be better!!! What a joke! First let me give you my setup: Toshiba Satellite A30 laptop, external 2.5" 20GB and 40GB hard drives, external DVD burner, additional external 3.5" hard drive(ATA) plus a few other device that I use. First of all the 2.5" external hard drive don't work at all. They use 2 USB port (to power the drive 'cause it does not have an external power source). It worked fine with my cheap Vantec USB HUB. The rest of my device (HDD, DVD, Card reader, Wacom tablet...) give me errors (write delay error),(I have XP Home) and corrupt the data sometime. Windows lose the device connection after the error and then reconnect the device. It's not a problem with my laptop. I tried with my other PC (regular desktop) and have the same problems with the 2.5" HDD. The rest of the devices worked seems to work fine until I did a backup on DVD. Some of my images where corrupt.It look like this HUB work for some people bur not for me.If you have the same problem, don't think your going crazy.Do yourself a favor and buy something else.
ok, so you're reading my review, you've been up till the wee hours of the morning weighing options on this one on that one. this one has this option, that one has that option. it's nuts, i did it. i finally narrowed it down to this bushnell and the leopold. the reviews in this price range are all about the same. both are great products. the final deciding factor for me was number of gadgets and how expensive is it going to be down the road. let's face it, i HATE batteries, i hate em. i'm so sick of everything with the batteries and every time you get ready to use something the freakin battery is dead. so you can either buy all the gear to charge the batteries or get new ones. well i have enough in my life to keep up with so i chose in this instance like most others, simplicity. KISS priciple, keep it simple stupid. the bushnell uses a 9 volt battery, which are everywhere and they are cheap. the leopold uses the flat watch type batteries, and good luck finding them. every convenience store in america has 9 volt batteries, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. so that was a huge factor for me.the next big piece is that the leopold requires that you have to learn it, it's got a plethera of settings. so if you like pushing the buttons and playing with gadgets when you should be shooting the rabbit, or hitting the golf ball, then be my guest. the bushnell is point and click. it's got 3 settings and that is it. the beauty of it is, it works. at least it does so far. it's electronic, and so i'm not expecting it to last more than 4 or 5 years. face it, none of this electric junk we are becoming dependent on lasts longer than that. so if i can get 5 years i'll be tickled pink.now for the fun part, i got this thing about 3 weeks ago and i have been playing with it ever since. it's addictive. just look where you are wanting to range and push the button, and walla it tells you how far it is. so far it hasn't missed a beat. i started playing a little game, guess how far it is before i range it, so i can teach myself how far stuff is so when this thing finally nose dives hopefully i will have develeped a skill of good estimation.as always your milage may vary. but so far i am pleased with my purchase, and i would highly recommend the bushnell. i would recommend it more if it was cheaper, but it is what it is.
All HDMI cables are digital, bottom line means that they dont offer any better picture if it has this or has that, all HDMI cables are built the same. Please dont be a sucker buying a monster cable for 50-80 bucks.
A few items came before this earphone that have had profound impact in my life... items like Gillette Fusion or Oral-B Triumph. This yet is another revolutionary product.I am a new dad and have a Sony 40" LCD. I decided to get this after watching Resident Evil (to take a break in a mindless reality) with subtitles and 1-bar sound on TV.Just received this. I held my daughter tonight while watching TV at regular volume with the headset on. She felt asleep soundly on my chest. I screamed miracle inside.Ok. For the audiophiles, I would say this headset is not as good as Grado r60, but it's definitely amazing for watching tv wirelessly. I can watch tv with the volume completely down (perhaps it's a function of my tv) and the sound is perfect. The range is great. Having owned a Sony first generation wireless headset (back in 1992), this range is better. Although I found the infrared Sony wireless had less hiss when you are standing in the line of sight of the headset.The convenience of charging the headset on the cradle is ingenious. The headset is also comfortable to wear for a big headed guy :-)In summary, the combination of sound quality, convenience of hassle-free charging, wireless range, and comfort makes this headset a great buy.
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 two of these cameras on a vacation in Hawaii. EVERY photo has a horrible blue haze, including both on land and underwater. The best photos are barely in focus, and everyone has a washed out dark aqua tint. Don't waste your money.
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.
Excellent mouse for occasional mousing on your laptop. Mac and PC compatible. Is a little small, so after a few hours you wrist may begin to hurt. The only problem I have is that the "dongle" reciever doesn't always fit into the bottom securly, and may not switch off the mouse. Also, no mouse cover like the logitech.Overall I recommend.
Sounds great and comes with a foam and rubber ear plugs in three sizes (a total of 6) so you are sure to find something that is comfortable and fits well. High quality constructing (gold plated contact, decent strain relief on BOTH ends of the wires). Sound is high quality and very good background isolation (I can turn the sound down on my iPod, while I am on a train platform that is 20' away from the freeway).The disappointments include:It is not one single cable, but a short (18") cable for the earpieces and a SEPARATE longer (24") extension cable. So while the earpieces are light the connectors at the end of the extension cable/earphone cable weigh it down and pull on your ears.Travel case is big - Hangs from your belt, but doesn't fit in your pocket.Straight plug on the end - Right angle plug would be much much more convenient.Overall: Pretty good but overall excellent for the price.
Well, I'm not sure what the other reviewers are are talking about on this radio. It's older, and doesn't have a pretty display or anything like that. You can read it, and that's all you really need. The fan is a bit noisy compared to new models that don't have fans, but it can't be heard over the music anyway so what's the issue?I purchased this radio not long after it came out in 1999 and I still listen to it today. In all honesty satellite radio may be a dying technology with Pandora, Slacker, and the others out there, and improving mobile data networks (assuming the greedy cell service providers don't cap or price their data plans out of the market).Seriously, this was a great radio in it's day, and I'm sure it's just as reliable if not more reliable than the newer ones. I know it gets better reception in the house than any of the newer ones I've owned. They are getting harder to find, parts are rare, and usually when people have one they don't let it go. I bought an extra just in case mine dies.
my wife loves her kindle and now she has the protection on the screen. Dont spend money one those expensive ones...this one works just as good. Had it for a few months now and it works perfect.
Just bought a new camera, and since it has a GPS in it, i knew we would need another battery. This one works as well as the one that came with it. Highly recommended!
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 love the quality. I never buy cables online only cuz i feel better buying it from the store.but this was geartand works fine looks good no issues and shippiing was on time:)
I use this filter with my 18-200 mm nikon lens and I have another (67 mm) with a 18-135 mm nikon lens, I don't have problems with them and help me to protect my lenses, I recomend this UV Filters and this brand because is cheap and usefull. The filters don't affect my photos.
I do not recommend Sennheiser's MX75 headphones.First, the good features:1. As with all Sennheiser products, these earphones deliver first rate sound for its price range.2. The earphones are very comfortable and easy to fit properly using the included pads.3. Once inserted in the ear, these earphones will not fall out due to vibration, movement or sweating.However, the cord has ugly problems:1. The cord is unusually stiff and consequently tends to be tough to manage. This is especially true when the phones are first removed from the package, as the cord maintains a sort of corkscrew shape for quite some time.2. The cord running to the right earphone is substantially longer than the one connecting to the left earphone. The result is annoying slack around the face and neck.3. The cord is the ugliest possible shade of green.All in all, should Sennheiser offer a new product using the same earphones, but with conventional wiring, I'll be a buyer. Until then, I've given up on using these lime green annoyances.
I hope this helps anyone who doesn't get the macro. My review follows!The macro part of the lens is the part on the "bottom" end (the part that attaches to the adapter ring) of the fisheye; it may look like another adapter ring or a filter, or it may say "macro" on it; unscrew that sucker you'll see it has a fairly convex lens. The "macro" is simply a detachable part of the fisheye that does double duty.* For wide/fisheye configuration,attach like this:Your camera body->Your current 58mm lens->the adapter->the macro-part of the fisheye->the rest of the fisheye.* For macro configuration:Same as above, minus "the rest of the fisheye!" The rest of the fisheye is useless by itself (without creative use of other gear) so put it someplace safe and cozy. Then get plenty of light, turn off the flash, get UP CLOSE, set on manual focus and fool around a bit. You may have to try physically moving your head a bit closer/farther to subject while focusing. It gets great magnification details, is distorted as heck, and it's a *lot* of fun!NOW THE REVIEW!!!It seemed like most reviews were saying "it's not perfect, but it's worth it," so I got one; it wasn't expensive and I always wanted to try one.It's awesome! I've had a lot of fun with this thing. Yes, blah blah vignetting distortion weirdness etc, but honestly I was expecting MUCH less quality than what I got. It has decent optics for an extension, it's a macro/fisheye combo, solidly built and easy to use, and it's pretty much dirt cheap.I have a few criticisms, and though they are many, they carry very little weight here and I still recommend this lens:* Just got a 58mm adapter ring with mine. Some reviewers said they also got a 52mm, others said they only got the 58mm as well.* I'm also confused about the weird ring that the lens cap attaches to, it's almost like they put a mis-sized ring on the end, stuck a protective filter over it to keep it on even though it freely slides/wiggles on the end of the barrel a few mm, just to fit that cap? Why is it there? It doesn't come off? That's not the 52mm ring! Snap-in filters? It's not a deal breaker, but it's mysterious, and it's driving me nuts.* Does not look like the picture in seller's description. That weird jaggedy-edge thing at the cap-edge of the lens in the photo is where that loose ring is at on mine, and mine's a smooth barrel edge.* At least one reviewer said it was branded Polaroid, mine was branded Vivitar "Series 1".* The "manual" is very uninformative (though at least grammatically correct).Main cons: So, it seems that the product is inconstant, seriously lacks documentation, and isn't Pro-qualityMain pros: Who cares about those cons?!!? The optics are still better than they should have any right to be (it is an extension after all), you can separate the main bulk of the fisheye to get a super-close macro extension, it's fun as heck, you can still get AMAZING shots (especially if you play well with serendipity), and it's easy enough on the wallet: a casual investment to see if this is an avenue you want to pursue more rigorously, a fun toy to break out when you're feeling creative, or a novelty lens you won't mind getting scratched-up while shooting in the middle of a destruction derby.If anyone knows about that weird loose ring, please comment below. I think reviewer "Daisy N." and some others would like to know too. It's driving me nuts.
I've bought this mouse twice. Each time it would work great, felt great, just the right size for a traveling mouse, but then the first broke after about two years. I bought another this past January, it's broken already (October). Both times connection to the USB port went; exactly the same problem. I won't be buying this one again.
I work in a small office (3 users, 5 PCs). I was looking for something easy to use, small enough to take off-site, big enough to hold all our files, and safe (two previous USB external drives failed, taking most of the data with them). I'm not using it as a media server, so speed isn't an issue.So far (4 months) I'm happy. It could use better backup software but, for a sub-$1000 TB Raid system, it does everything we need.
This Magicolor 2350EN is a dandy! It installed easily without any problems and prints beautifully. It's also fast and has a much smaller footprint than any HP color laser I've seen. I love it.
The main reason that i got this was for not dimming my headlights!!!my headlights are still dimming but not as bad as before!!! I have 1000 watts kenwood amp(500rms) and this makes my 1200watts kenwood subwoofer hit much better and louder! and my amp doesnt go off when the music is loud!!! i would give 3.5 to it! but theres no 3.5 option in here so i give 4!
Worked wonderfully for 2 weeks and then all of a sudden stopped working. Right in the middle of a movie. As the title of this review suggests, you get exactly what you pay for.
I used to buy a lot of Sony products but this camera has put an end to that practice. I could go into details of my customer service nightmare with Sony but I think I'll focus on the product itself. The camera produces an average picture but my Kodak DC 200 had better quality and it was less megapixels. The camera started shooting blue hued pictures when taken around dusk. Later, it began doing it all the time. I use Adobe Elements to correct Sony's failures but I am just going to purchace another camera. Close ups were never very crisp either. I would send it into Sony for repair but they jacked their flat rate price up from $117.00 to $171.00. Ridiculous, nobodys inflation rate is that high. To repair it and pay for shipping, I might as well go purchase a new camera.
i'm not satisfied with this product. there is half the bass than my previous sony earphones which i bought in nepal for $20.
I use these headphones to watch TV / play PS3 in bed whilst the spouse is sleeping. They are extremely comfortable, even after watching a lot of movies. They are very adjustable, lightweight, and the cord is quite long.Great buy for the price! Don't expect ultra-quality stereo, but it's great for late-night viewings / games.
I originally ordered a laser for the Xbox 360. Only to be sent a 1600 XBL points card. It took longer than expected to arrive and only when it did arrive did i see that it was not at all what i ordered. I tried to contact the supplier only to get no where and returns were not allowed. So I was stuck with an overprices XBL points card that I had no use for and wound up selling it to a friend for half of what i paid for it (sold to friend for $15. I paid $30 unknowingly) I do NOT suggest this supplier for anything. They pulled a bait and switch and I have stopped purchasing from Amazon since this poor purchasing experience.
This is my first digital camera and I have been very intimidated about finally buying one, but I have always owned and loved my Canons, so this was an easy choice for me. I also read many reviews and this camera was at the top of the list in every category including durability. I love that this camera looks and feels like a normal camera. You can use the viewfinder just like the olden days. It is larger and has the heft of a camera, not tiny like some digital cameras.Out of the box set up time was about 10 minutes. The instruction book begins at the beginning and is written in plain English with illustrations. No wonk-y mumbo-jumbo. Basically, you slap the batteries in, put the little memory card in its slot, turn it on and point and shoot. Auto focusing and flash make it SIMPLE!I was in a quandry about megapixels. I wondered if 2.1 was too low for the pics to be sharp. A couple of years ago, that was the top of the line, now, 2.1 is prehistoric. I decided to go with the A40 and 2.1 as a learning experience because the price is so low and Canons are so great. I figured after a couple of years, I'd junk the A40 and get a super megapixel camera. WRONG! This is a keeper! The photos are absolutely beautiful and crisp, even up to 8"X10". The color is absolutely accurate! My dad is a Nikon snob and even he admitted that my Canon A40 did a much better job than his Nikon 2.1 megapixel!You have the option of using the Auto mode, where the camera does everything but push its own button or you can use it like a conventional camera where you set the exposure, shutter speed, etc.There are a lot of other settings to play with if you want to, like making the colors more vivid.I did invest in a 256MG memory card because I read that the 8MG one the camera comes with doesn't hold many photos. I have shot 200 photos without a glitch or erasing any to free up memory space.I think that this is the greatest value and quality in a digital camera for any level of user that anyone could want. If you've hesitated buying a digital camera, I encourage you to make this your first digital camera. I expect to keep this baby forever!
I product came in the mail in about 3 days . It lookGood hook it up to my blue ray player turn it onPicture looks grate .I recommend this product.I purchased it 2 month ago.
I was satisfied with this product. It came very quickly and works perfectly fine.Although it looks a bit cheaply produced, you sohuldnt expect too much from its price.I highly recommend it.
Bought this for my new Motorola ROKR and after turn it off and then back on again it worked great and it fits more than enough pictures and music. Very pleased.
Electronics stores such as BestBuy sell cables JUST LIKE THESE at an insane markup because most people don't know you can order them online for so cheap! These cables are just as good as any other, and at $2, you really can't go wrong.
By using the light enhancer in a dim room I was very impressed with the quality of video. I only used it once so far sending a video email to my friends and familly back home, but received many replies commenting on how well the picture and sound came out. Very impressive. The video I made may have sold a few more!!! The package when received was missing the memory card, however, the supplier was very responsive and helpful with their custmer service. I'm very happy with the product.
This printer is by far the best inkjet printer I have owned. And I have owned a bunch of em.... HP, Dell, Epson.... you name it. I use it with my Mac and my Dell PC with no issues. Software is great. Customer Support is awesome from Canon. Very knowledgable and freindly. Unlike those other companies that support you from India.Print and Scan quality are awesome!
I had to return this adapter and get one that works with Tivo.I was very pleased with the prompt delivery of the product and also with the return policy and quick credit to my account.The only negative was the disc that came with the adapter did not work and I had to find and dload the drivers online.
I've had the mobiBLU 1gb for nearly a year now and it's been a good, solid mp3 player. After formatting it (which I feel like you should always do with a new storage drive) upon receiving, I haven't had to do it since. I will admit it does take a little poking around with to find all the different settings and features but it's not hard to figure out.There are some short-comings worth mentioning to potential buyers:1. the buttons could've been better mapped, and someone with bigger fingers may have trouble accidentally overlapping.2. song order. It only seems to organize by the first word. You can have multiple tracks from the same artist and while all the artist's tracks will play in a group, the song title order won't be alphabetical. It's a minor thing but it'll probably bother some.3. the fm stereo could sound better. It's not bad but not above and beyond either.....however, you're likely buying this for mp3 playing and not the radio, so that's also only another minor short-coming and it serves its purpose for hearing local stations.All in all, I've been very happy with this mp3 player and will continue to be. It's compact, has a nice light-up screen, a useful neck strap/ear phone design, plenty disk space for the casual listener, and with the rubber bumper guard on, I've dropped it a few times with no damage.
This docking station was exactly what I was looking for. It's compact and sounds great. Very easy to use. I would recommend this to anyone.
I wanted to use this to split my hdmi output from my direct tv receiver to two TV sets. With two sets connected only video went through. Unplug either set and you would get audio and video. Had to replace with a powered splitter.
Im so happy now i can play with my two axioms, excelent for the price...
I was on the fence about getting an SLR Gorillapod or this. Based on reviews for gorillapods, I was concerned that the weight or my camera was too much for it. This mini is great for trips out that you're not certain you'll need a tripod or will have lots of nearby "stands" (ie. rocks, tables, chairs).A quick release would be nice, but that can be added myself.
I've had my remote for over a month now and have been very pleased with it. It was simple to setup and is easy to use. My wife was concerned that it would be too complicated when I bought it, but now she often talks about how easy it is to switch between components. The only aggravation I have had is that pushing the off button will not turn off my Apple TV. However, this an Apple TV issue rather than the remote just because of how Apple requires it to be shutdown. So I can't pin this issue on Logitech. Something else I should point out is that my father-in-law has a hard time reading the buttons on this remote. He doesn't have terrible eyesight, but he does have to wear glasses or contacts full time. So if your eyesight isn't the greatest you may want to shop around more. He has the Logitech Harmony 670 and really likes it a lot. At any rate, I love my 880 and I highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a high quality universal remote.
This worked good for me and even the shipping came in just 3 days. This is working so far very good.This looked inexpensive but very happy with the Job its performing. I recommend to go ahead with this item.
For this price, It work the same as those it cost $10, $20. or more. I gave it 5 star due to the price.
I was amazed by the beautiful colors and clarity of this camera, even in the medium quality level. I used the camera for vacation photos and then sent them to an online photo processor to have them printed on photo paper. I couldn't have received better quality with my high-end 35mm. Not only was the quality equal, I was able to crop out the undersirable elements before I had them printed! VERY IMPRESSED!
It does everything it says it will. The pictures don't do it justice- it looks and feels great. I am using it with a MB Pro running mostly XP. The Battery life is amazing as it gets about 45 days of use between charges. The backlighting of the mouse, volume, and function keys looks very good.
Love the camera armor. Fits like a glove. All the controls and buttons can still be used.
I work out of my home, so I don't have time for internet outages, no matter if it's my ISP, or the hardware I have in my home. Thats why I'm so glad my friend recommended the D-link DIR-615. I was going into it sold on Linksys, and I'm sure they're products are fine, but my trusted source is a real gear-head, so I go by what he says. It's been almost 4 years now, and I haven't had a single instance with this router. Not one. It hasn't even had to be reset once.It's about the size and weight of a paperback book, which is always nice. I've had service interruptions before on my modem, but once the modem comes back on, this router picks up right where it left off. I use my computer and a smartphone, and it's been more than adequate.I'm not sure what kind of range you're looking for, so that's always a gripe - I like to work in my yard, and the signal gets week after about 40-50 yards; if this doesn't bother you, great, but if it does, obviously get an extender. I know if I had to, I'd see if D-link sold one!
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!!
hooked right up to the stock harness in my 2006 chevy cobalt, works like a charm, A + + +
I normally like HP products, so I was extremely disappointedin this scanner. The software is pretty bad (e.g., theresolution setting kept going back to 200 dpi when I selected ahigher resolution). This is the third scanner I've owned,and by far the worst. The scanner is agonizingly slow, andevery slide I scanned turned out green, regardless of thesettings I selected. I played around with the various settingsand tried for hours to get an acceptable image from thisscanner. The green images were the clincher for me - I'mreturning this scanner ASAP and plan to purchase anEpson.
I am very happy with this product. I bought 9 of these to use for recording judged comments for band and orchestra festivals and they worked exactly how I figured they would. Very easy to use (as long as the red light is on we are good to go!). The folders are a nice option, too. The best part, however, is the pause function. Toggling the record button keeps you going without having to create multiple files or folders.The USB interface is awesome, as well. Great product!
I bought the S200 primarily because of its size. I wanted a case to protect it from getting scratched in my pocket, but I didn't want to lose the benefit of small size. The PSC-50 fits just the camera. The quality of this case is excellent. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Best buy charges $50-150 for this, I got it for $3. And it does have gold connectors, awesome quality, etc. All hdmi cables are the same...buy this one...nuff said.
Kids got net back in their room, they are happy. I still got some cable left at a fair cost.
I bought this cable to replace my RCA connectors, and I just threw it in to push my order over the free shipping bar. I have been very happy with the cable. It does everything a cable should do. All sound and video channels are transferred, the plugs are the right size, and the picture is excellent. I must spew here for a second - I don't know what all this crap is about gold plated connectors and $40 sets like the ones you see at Bxxx Bxy, but what a gigantic waste of money. Copper seems to work just fine.
The setup was easy &took; me about 2 minutes. The software installation was easy too. Veritas's RecordNow, SimpleBackup, DLA &ArcSoft;'s ShowBiz DVD authoring softwares are included.I cannot install the DLA because I already has Roxio's Easy CD Creastor 5.3 installed. From reading others' reviews about HP DVD200 (predecessor of this DVD300), there seemed to be many problem about with DLA. I guess HP fixed that. The installation would not allow to install another one of DLA when it detected there was one already installed. But that is no problem with me as I use Roxio's DLA. DLA allows one to use the drive like a harddrive. One can click/drag from Explorer or save from applications the files to the drive. (too bad Microsoft does not include this as part of the OS, so that there would not be so many this DLA conflicts out there)Veritas RecordNow is probably the best software included, I am so impressed with it now I use it exclusive, drop my old favorite Roxio Easy CD Creator.So far I am very happy with this burner, no coaster burning with Memorex +R or +RW discs. I hear Ritek, HP (of course) &Verbatim; discs work fine with this burner too. I did not bother try other discs as I can get Memorex disc for $2 and $3 respectively.Get this burner!
I got this adapter as a result of my original frying out. Had a 3 year extended warranty through BestBuy and they gave me this instead of an original toshiba product.The actual plug that goes in to the laptop power socket is detachable, so it looks more like a part of a universal power adapter. I thought that was an advantage, but after about a month or so, the cord started falling down. Finally the connection between the universal plug and the adapter to fit the laptop also became loose! Even when it looked like it was connected, my laptop was frequently shifting to battery and going to stand-by very often. Figured out it was due to constant internal sparking due to the loose connection.bad design! Stay away from this. It is cheap for a reason.
This product is junk. If it sold for $4.99 I wouldn't buy it. The only reason I did was because I saw it at Costco. I thought Costco might know a thing or two about quality and obviously they do since they discontinued carrying this item. I have never seen such a cheaply made product in my life. And it doesn't stop there. The packaging is so frustrating to open I almost gave up. Once I got it open and took a look at it, I couldn't get it back in the box fast enough. I am glad I bought it on Amazon with their no hassle return policy. There is a guy named Grant Gaynor that is the Chief Technology Officer of this company. I would like to see his high school diploma or Green Card. He is totally incompetent, and must be from a third world country I've never heard of. This is the shoddiest product I've ever seen. Take a look at the Sennheiser equivalent for 20 dollars less and try to understand why anyone would ever buy "TV EARS".
I love my Wacom tablet. I Google'd product reviews, read about other peoples trials and tribulations with a new tablet, and was ready to jump right into being a better retoucher when my tablet arrived. Learn what you can before you make a decision to buy one, and you'll love it too.
This lens is lightweight, ultra fast AF and AWESOME Sharp Images. Love IT !! , I used it for shooting birds in the wild and is very good for that aplication and many others.
I bought this to use with my laptop and projector and was suitably impressed. It sends a perfect signal, curls up for tight storage, and fits snugly in the connectors. I've been using it for around 8 months with no issues.I also purchased the 50' cable, but lost signal with it, so I suggest buying this one if you can get away with a 25' cable. The longer and cheaper the cable - the worse the signal will get as it travels.This cable has worked perfectly for me for quite some time - I have no hesitation recommending it.
I looked on this site to see if there were other reviews supporting my suspicion that my printer was consuming an extraordinary amount of ink...and I guess it's not just my imagination! I have never sat down and tracked how many pages I could print before running to the store to buy more ink, but it seems to be about every 10-15 pages! I am sooooo frustrated with this! I used to have an HP and printed art, photos, ALL the time..and rarely ran out of ink. I would take this one back had I saved all the box and such, but I do know that I will not buy an Epson again when this one passes away!
Excellent product. A name you can trust. Did'nt know a cover make a difference. I have several Big brand. This Nikon Filter is very clear and few ghosting or light flare as I do with other brand. A little expensive but, It's worth it to me.
Connected this to a Win2000 laptop and it would not work. Palm support was very unhelpful and said to go back to Dell.
I am a musician, and I own an eight track digital recorder for completed musical ideas, but sometimes i wake up at night with a vocal or lyrical idea that i just don't want to forget. I can keep this handy little recorder by my bed, that way i won't forget my great ideas. This product does what i want it to do, it helps me get my ideas out so that I don't forget them the next day. I heard that the idea for the opening riff for "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones was recorded as Keith Richards awoke with an idea in his head. It has been said that all that could be heard on the rest of the tape is Keith snoring! lol!! this may not be that very recorder, but it'll do fine by me.
This is a terrible product and is not at all reliable. Mine failed one month out of warrantee which appears to fairly typical based on similar reviews. IOMEGA customer service insist you pay just to speak to them Their quote for repairing a faulty disk was $1800. So, unless you think that $2200 is a good price for 13-months usage, I cannot recommend. Other reviews on similar sites highlight 50% of users having similar nightmares.
I had this and liked it until one day it just stopped opening and closing. Thankfully it was outside my computer so I'm just buying a new one. I tried WD40 and nothing, stuck. I just went to Staples and Best Buy (ridiculous) and this is the only lock both carry so I'm on Amazon buying a new one. I thought it might have just been me but it was redeeming to see the low rating on amazon. How are they still selling this?
I use these to burn audiobook CD's and so far have had no problems with them. I ordered this 50 pack and was so happy with them I went back and ordered a 100 pack when these were used up.
I have tried several different units (entry level) for bridging and these units were the only ones that allowed me to setup a bridge with WPA2. Lots of options for various types of setups and very stable. The stock ant. provided a good connection, but since these will only be bridging 2 networks, I also grabbed a set of DWL-M60AT Directional Indoor Antenna's to limit my broadcast area and boost my signal strength. I bought a few extra units to use as Access Points and they have good coverage & stability. They are a few bucks more more than some other units on the market, but you get what you pay for!
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 own and use three of these. One for each computer. I got my GF a pink version and my dad a red. Long battery life if you remember to unplug the USB plug and snap it back under the mouse when you leave your computer off for a number of days. None of the mice have failed me! Small enough to carry in your accessory pocket of your computer bag. But not small enough that a guy like me with decent sized hands cannot easily use.
Initially i received a defective product, but customer service and turnaround of product was excellent. I received a working unit and am very satisfied with their service.
I bougth this camera 2 weeks ago. I was looking for a cheap digital camera that would allow me to create web quality images, would be portable and easy to use.The SiPix StyleCam has all of it. The size of it is very small, which allows me to wear it even in my keychain (the clip is also provided in the package), and it's 640x480 quality is enought for my actual needs. Also to point out that, thanks to it's USB connection to the computer, the download of the pictures taken is really quick.It has though a couple of inconvinients, which are that whenever you push to take a picture, the camera takes a variable amount of time to actually take it, so you cannot take movement pictures or move much during it or the pictures will end up all messy. The second inconvinient is that inside houses, when the light is not perfect, the camera shows an error and is unable to take the picture (presumably because of the lack of light, as it doesn't have a flash incorporated).With the package it also comes a stand to use it as a webcam.
Purchased this product 6 months ago for about $75 from the local walmart... worked fine for a while, then it started making a very loud noise while playing dvd's... sort of sounded like a helicoptor in the distance. Lets face it, this product is cheap! Don't believe me, wait till you get it out of the box. The 5 dvd trays feel like they are going to break just using them. The back connector plate is made of plastic and looks cheap... because it is. Unfortunately the products price isn't cheap, at least in my opinion $75 for 6 months of use ins't cheap. Eventually the loud noise became worse and it stopped reading discs all together... get something else. Good luck.
This is my first good tripod. I bought it with the Bogen Manfrotto 322RC2 Ball head. I'm very happy with both. It sets up very easy and seems quite sturdy.
Awesome,and quick process. Way better than trekking down to the local Gamestop or Walmart. Highly recommend buying MS points from Amazon.
Although Garmin's eTrex line appears to be nearly indestructible, this case provides that extra measure of confidence when packing your GPS into the wild. It is obviously very well assembled and complements any eTrex unit nicely. The best feature is the protective screen that prevents the actual screen from scratches and marks. To me, this case is really the only option for the eTrex series, since you have full access to all of the unit's functions without removing it from the case.
For the price you can't go wrong. A fraction of the cost charged by a camera manufacturer.
A great camera overall. I thought it would be a great transition from my EOS film camera with EF lenses. But sadly, your lenses WILL NOT work the same way. This is due to the sensor chip not being full-frame (35mm). Had it been, It would have gotten 5 stars. Right now, your lenses are less wide in angle. This really defeats the purpose of it being compatible with EF lenses. Too bad. Canon almost had it for a great consumer camera.
No complaints here. I received my HDMI cable just a day after it was shipped (And believe me, it shipped fast). I am extremely happy with my purchase and I'll be sure to purchase another cable from here if I ever need one.
I just got back from my first shoot with the Apollo 28" soft box and i must say I am very impressed with its performance outside, this thing provides BEAUTIFUL soft light! I love it over all my umbrellas. I also own the ORB and this box is built much better. It has double ribs and thicker steel rods than the ORB. I built a DIY bracket and now can fire my dual 580 EXII's with Pocket Wizards for a killer wireless soft box capable of HSS. I will probably keep the ORB for in-studio work and use the 28" apollo for my on-location stuff. Feathering the light is very easy because of the recessed design and setup is a snap. A lot of folks cry about not being able to tilt the unit much, to me it's only a minor flaw, I prefer to have the stand feed trough the front as it allows better tilt and super quick removal to shoot in bare flash mode and if I need to tilt more I can simply buy an L bracket. This definitely gets my recommendation for you to try, I will be bringing this softbox with me on every future shoot.
this amp rocks i got it on 2 12s in my jeep and it pounds i would recomend this amp to anyone.
Excellent performance. Best headphones I've found. Great long cord, doesn't tangle, stays clean on the floor.Comfortable head fit, not too heavy, light.Clear sound.Good volume adjust dial on cord, close, right distance from the earphones.Comfortable leather features in contact with head and ears.Aesthetically appealing.
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.
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!
As a guy like me that refurbished my end enclosed furniture cabinets and put sub cones inside I knew I needed grills and these grills are easy to install and look nice.They come with four brackets and screws you place them on the corners of the grill and your ready to go. I screwed the brackets tight and they perform really well.Pyramid made a really nice design.So if your a type of person that demostically or commercially make sub cabinets I highly recommend this product. YOU wont be sorry!
Quality build. Feels solid; Exactly as I expected from Tiffen.Don't even notice it's on the lens. Works exactly as described.
Nice, compact wireless mouse great for my notebook computer. I use it on my computer's docking station, so I don't unplug it from the USB port ever - so consequently, the mouse is always on - which uses battery life. But if you unplug the USB each night, there is a nifty place under the mouse to store the usb plug, and that turns off the mouse. Great design!
Ever since I started using DSLRs, I've been using Tiffen UV filters to protect my lenses. I've seen far too many ruined by a short drop. They might not seem like much, but they take a good hit. Even if you ruin the filter, it's a lot more replaceable than a $200 lens.
I bought these because i needed one for my device but did not want to spend a lot of money for a cable and it turns out to be just what i needed. Will buy again!!!
What can you say about a cable. Item as described. Ran cable internet to my basement. Works great, quick shipping. Best price I could find.
This is a great little headset! It is light and comfortable, which are two very important factors if you plan to use it for long stretches of time. More importantly, the microphone delivers excellent sound quality for both voice recognition and for voice recording, such as for narrating presentations or movies. The microphone is quite directional; you can have music going at a reasonable level in the room, and the microphone will pick up your voice with no problem. This headset is a great value.If you are looking for a good headset at a good price, this is the one!
I love my monopod, folded it's only 23" yet for someone who's over 6' this is great as it scopes out to 68". Lightweight yet sturdy, nice smooth fluid panhead and...the must have quick shoe.The cushion-foam hand grip and spiked foot allow this to double as a walking stick which can be adjusted to any height for both climbing and coming down steep paths. It handles my digital SLR with no problem,even with my biggest lens on. Quick release leg locks are great and they are nice and firm not like flimsy ones I've had in the past. Can't say enough.
book bag can well pack in the box is made from great quality and looks very durable and my son loves it because he can fit all of his text books inside and not have to carry it he just rolls it around
I have had this for at least a month or so. I did look online at what other people said about flash drives and thought I'd give this one a try beings this is my first. I think it's awesome!!! I'm not really a tech geek but I love stuff like this. I think it's pretty fast to put things on there. It's easier than I thought. Plug and play as they say. Anyway I have bought a new computer as my other one crashed and I lost all of my pic's,music everything. I was not a happy camper. I'm not taking anymore chances at that happening so I looked into buying a flash drive. I've also put my stuff on a few dvds also. I have no regrets at buying this and would highly suggest it to anyone looking for a flash drive. I'm eventually going to get an external drive as well. I'm not going to loose my stuff like I did before as I'm sure there are alot of people that have as well... Very Pleased with it... Thanks Amazon for selling it..
I don't know how many stars to give it, because it didn't work for the purposes for which I intended it. It might be great for other devices.My setup is as follows: HP G60 laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1, Microsoft optical wheel mouse, and three Western Digital portable hard drives - an older 360 GB, a 750 GB, and a brand new 1 TB.When used with the Targus 4-port USB hub, my computer recognized the mouse, but all of the hard drives had issues. Some didn't connect at all while others rapidly connected and disconnected non-stop. I'll admit it's possible it could just be my system, but I did find another hub (see below) that worked as expected. In hindsight, I didn't look for any solutions at the time and I didn't even try a system restart with this Targus hub. Nevertheless, I prefer things to be simpler than that.I borrowed two other 4-port hubs to try. One was another Targus (different model) and the other was a JustCom (never heard of it before). The Targus had exactly the same problems while the JustCom worked just great for the most part. The JustCom stumbled when I plugged in all three hard drives and the mouse, but works with any combination of three of them even when I add a Memorex 4GB thumb drive. In the end, I traded the new Targus for the JustCom and I'm happy so far.
it is to costly to send it back but i will never by from amazon again.
This is a great mouse but I am using it with an lenovo and after an update of the logitec software some of the features on my touch pad do not work any more so buyers watch out.
We recently bought this for our 10 year old for 4th grade.. He clipped it into his backpack, took it to school and plugged it straight into the class computer and was ready to go, that easy. It is so much easier than floppy discs and he loved the colored skins.
I purchased this drive because it was so cheap compared to other external drives. I'm running XP and the installation was actually quite simple and there weren't any problems....until I shut off my computer. It was about 1:00am and I was awoken by this faint noise that sounded similar to a fly buzzing in my ear. I honestly got out of bed, turned on the lights and spent minutes looking around my room trying to find the stupid thing. That's when I noticed the Iomega drive was still on and it was actually the culprit. The next day I called Iomega and this is what I was told:Iomega: Are you using a USB 80 GB Desktop HDD drive on Windows XP? IS it getting a drive letter?Me: Yes to bothIomega: Are you able to read and write files to it?Me: YesIomega: Please let me know the issue that you may be facing using this product.Me: I just installed the product last night. As I was going to sleep the drive was making low whirling noises which startled me. It happened about every 10 minutes until I unplugged it.Iomega: Iomega suggest you unplug the drive from computer, if it has not to be used for long time. It is quite Ok for the drive to make small sound.Iomega: To unplug the drive you can just disconnect the power from it.Me: What is considered a long time?Iomega: Say a few hours.Me: Why doesn't the unit have a power switch?Iomega: This is default design of drive.Me: I don't feel safe unplugging the unit when the possibility of a spark could occur plus the wear and tear of the plug over time can't be good. I will probably send it back for a refund.Iomega: If you disconnect the power from the HDD end, no spark will occur and it is quite safe to do so.Me: It just doesn't seem like a solution I'm prepared to accept. Thank you for your time.Ivan: I apologize for the inconvenience. Is there anything else that I can do for you?Me: No thank you.Iomega: Thank you and have a great day. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance. Once again, thank you for using Iomega's Online Support Services.Take it for what it's worth. If I had known about this wonderful "design", I wouldn't have bought it.
The screen is great. It fits perfectly in the space we have for it and works very well. However, I had to mark it down on "ease of installation". These screens use T-bar clips to attach to drop ceilings. The T-bar clips are not included with the screen, which necessitated another order and a delay in our use of the screen. I realize not everyone is going to mount the screen to a ceiling, but it would be nice to have the clips included with the screen. At the very least, it needs to be marked better that you need to buy them separately.For reference, the we purchased these T-bar clips:Da-Lite T-BAR SCISSOR CLIP ( 78445 )The clips work very well, however they DO NOT come with a nut and bolt, so you'll have to purchase those separately. We have them hanging up there with paper clips to secure them. This oversight was irritating, but the jury rigging we did works well enough.With a more integrated compliment of parts, I would easily rate this product a 5. However, the multiple purchases are a hassle and are not optimal, so I went with a 4 rating.One last note: We have only been using the screen for about a month. Thus far, the screen has been very reliable. However, I cannot comment on its longevity yet.
The carrying case is fine. Since I live in California, I am unable to use the windshield mount for the GPS. Getting the dashboard mount into the case is a bit of a push. It works but is much more crowded than with the winshield mount. It would have a little better had it somewhat larger.
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.
I really like having this to be able to play my XM at home- use it almost every day. Even tempted to buy another one for my office!
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 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.
I bought this harddrive for my sister to replace one that had gone bad. After I got it, the person that was going to install it told me that it wouldn't fit. And I would need and IDE harddrive. Returned Item and got a full refund within a few days.
I was replacing a previous Advantix that I had for quite sometime. I am very pleased with the camera and the customer service when the gentlemen from the store called was very good. I was so pleased that I was able to find a replacement from you. For my picture taking purposes, the Advantix has everything. The new one I just got has even more features than the first one.
I received my unit yesterday and hooked it up this morning using the HDMI interface on the Sony and my Philips 42" plasma HDTV. After a 30 second setup, I popped in the U2/Vertigo 2005 DVD and WOW!, what an incredible picture (getting ready to see U2 live tonight). This blows away my Toshiba DVD player using the component video connection. The picture clearly rivals DirecTV channels like HBO and HDNet and OTA broadcast HDTV from the networks.Unlike some of the early reviews, my picture is edge-to-edge on my HDTV. As usual, Sony has lived up to the hype and provided a quality product at an affordable price.
I have owned and used several harmony remotes.. the 880, 550, and Xbox remote. I liked all of them except the 670. It really feels like junk compared to the others. One of the top buttons would get stuck when pressed. The overall feel of it was very poor and the buttons were not comfortable to me.I do like the harmony line of remotes in general. My personal favorite is the 550, or xbox 360 model if you have an xbox 360.
I love this product - my laptop just slips in and out easily, the color is my fav and it is light and easy to carry around.
I live in a difficult area. Nashville's towers are spread about 75 degrees apart, I live on the bottom floor, and the rest of the building shields my living room from the towers. I don't have access to the roof or an attic.However, I was able to mount this antenna on a tripod stand about 8' above my patio. While there are some new UHF stations which I can't get, most of these are preachers.I get all the VHF stations, and all the UHF I need.Perhaps, if I lived further from the towers, I would need the amplifier, but this antenna works for me as is.
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!
It always seems that any ps2 item is a foot or so short and this is the only answer. Buy it.
I have just recently completed the 100 hour burn-in and would like to give my impressions this early as I believe it certainly deserves 5 stars even now. I have connected it to a variety of equipment to test synergy and also see how far it can scale with better dac, amp, etc. The best gear I connected to it was this setup: audio-gd power filter, ref 3, dac9mk3, fbi-500, and decent cables and no weak links, using fast electronic music to test speed and detail, opera music for soundstaging.These speakers are natural sounding, and mildly/moderately forgiving/unrevealing of equipment and recordings.Soundstage is less direct/narrowly focused compared to normal speakers, the massive diffusion of sound is its main strong point.Detail is ALMOST reference level, meaning used in a regular two speaker setup you don't quite get the whole picture of the music or movie. The main shortcoming is it does not do 30hz or below so some pianos sound incomplete, some deep voices miss some lower frequency nuances, rumbles in movies sound slightly off and lose a little impact. But any ambience above 35hz suffuses the whole room.Speed is acceptable for the MSRP, excellent for the &lt;$1000 street price. Rapid electronic music is done fine except at the highest dynamic crescendos.Placement is vitally important, and should be tweaked until the soundstage size is perfectly sized. You MUST follow the placement advice as the starting point. Once properly placed, there is a huge "sweet-spot" area you can walk around in and the sound will still sound very good.For $1000 a pair, they are excellent in all fields. The weakest point is it is "good" in detail, not exceptional, especially in lower bass. If you love a more directed or narrow field of sound, you may not like the presentation of the omd15. Omd15 is about suffusing the whole room, but it does direct sound toward the listener more than older dipolar mirages. I would say they are right in the middle of dipolar and conventional speakers in terms of direct/reflected sound ratio. Dipolar sounds like ~80 reflected, 20% direct, omnipolar sounds like ~60% reflected, 40% direct, conventional sounds like 40% reflected, 60% direct.
great price. this got me a multiple of things on xbox games, media, aracde titles, and of course dlc.its a must have for xbox 360 owners.
I got a PC2 Ram and it definitely cant fit in my notebook. I thought it was a a SDDR2 for my inspiron 1520. I sent it back to BUYNOW and i have yet to recieve a refund. I am no longer in the US and I would really like my money back to buy another Ram.
The disc drive works. It has disc drive errors and has to be shut down occasionally, but not too much.
I've had my Visor Deluxe for only two weeks, and It's already a vital part of how I keep my life organized. The graffiti writing was very easy to learn, there are only a few of the symbols that I am still trying to memorize. I tend to switch between graffiti writing and the keyboard, depending on how much writing. The HotSync does not work well when doing it between two visors. Sometimes it gets frozen when using two visor that are not compatible. For the Sync to work well, one should have both machines with the same amount of memory. The palm software was easy to load on to my Mac, and hotsyncing the information between Visor and Mac is a breeze.
The reason I bought this DVD player (bought Dec 2005 at BestBuy) is for the ease with which this player can be made to play DVDs bought from other countries. My family has a number of DVDs with great children's content from our relatives who live aross the ocean -- we used to play them only on a personal computer and hook it up to a TV. Not the most elegant solution, I'm telling ya. I did some research on the Internet and came across this model. Of course, as most (all?) DVD players available at major retailers, this DVD comes preprogrammed as region-1 capable of playing only North American NTSC DVDs (or region ALL DVDs that are supposed to be played on all DVD players). I consider the whole DVD region business to be a nuisance as it prevents me from playing perfectly legal DVDs that I am not able to buy otherwise here in the States. To make the story short, reprogramming the unit to be region free is a breath. Beware -- the 'hack' is model specific, and can vary for units manifactured at different places (with different firmware). For my unit, bought at BB just recently (12/2005), it works like magic. Details of how to do that are widely available on the Internet (e.g. google CH-DVD 300 videohelp and follow the second link thereof).In short, it's a fantastic unit doing what I needed for little money. If all you care for is a region-1 DVD player then the unit is probably a usual low budget / not bad image quality player. But if you need to play DVDs from other countries -- this player is a sure winner. Get one and see for yourself. Good luck!
I purchased this MODEM to replace the one that came with my computer a few years ago. My best connection speed with the old MODEM was 28.8 Kbps. After installing the new one my best and most frequent connection speed is 36.0 Kbps. This has been a great improvement in page loads.Be sure to FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY and you should have no problems with this MODEM. Read the instructions BEFORE you do ANYTHING and your installation should be every bit as fast and easy as was mine.
good phone, but not very compact, the other cameras from canon work better and are smaller. the picture quality is ok and it tough taking night mode pictures.
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?
I picked up The Little Friend on a suggestion from a co-worker at my bookstore. I have not read her first book but I intend to.First off, the book doesn't give you an answer - the mystery will remain as such. However, it was a great read. I cared about little Harriet and how her whole world was falling apart. I liked her. I liked Hely, her friend. Harriet was a strong character - intelligent and a trouble-maker. At least she was not a mindless airhead like every other 12 year old depicted now-a-days.The book is worth your time. Remember the book is set back in the days where racism was still rampant. Tartt is not a racist, so I would prefer all idiots spouting that crap to stop.Enjoy the book and relax... not every mystery is solved.
VERY EASY to use! GREAT results!I bought it to transfer analog video from an old Sony Hi8 camera to my Mac for burning onto DVD. Hooks up in less than 5 minutes with all cables included to connect your camera to the computer. (S video, RCA Video and stereo audio RCA's, 4-Pin DV, Component Video).The only thing to remember to do (clearly marked in instructions) is to select "Analog" with the push button "mode switch" when capturing from analog sources, or you may end up with very jumpy captures. 1 simple click of the button, and it works perfectly!! Also read in some other reviews that disconnecting an iSight camera from a mac will help the computer to recognize the transfer box. But didn't to on my system.I'm running a 2.7GHZ Power Mac G5 with OSX - Tiger. iMovie recognizes the Pyro A/V Link as if it were a digital video camera. Captures effortlessly and the quality looks as good as the source to my non-pro eye.Definitely ignore that 1-star rating (at least for the RCA camera connections that I've used). This is a truly great product!
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...
Would have rated it a 5, however it is tiney. If you have regular sized hands this may seem a tad bit small for you. Comfortable and works well just on the small size. great for a kid or person with small hands.
I have a Sansui LCD 1080P which comes with multiple connection options like the standard VGA, DVD in/out, HDMI, DVI (Google to know the difference).So I was looking for either HDMI or DVI as my purpose was to connect it with my Dell Laptop.After searching for DVI/ HDMI cables on the internet, I bumped across this one here.This one had good reviews on Amazon and whats more.. I just got it for $1.56 with free shipping from SF Planet seller. I was ready to take the risk for such a small amount and the cable has turned out really incredible.The shipment was fast. I had ordered it on 5th and here it was on 8th. I never expected such a prompt free shipping!The cable itself is also really simple to use.. Plug one end to tv and other to laptop (both ends are similar.. so u dont need to see what goes where!), switch mode to HDMI on your tv and there you are.. connected to your laptop.I have been using this only for 2 days now, so dont know how long its gonna last, but this has a life time warranty... so am good.Dont even think of buying expensive HDMIs this one is really quite good. I even played some test 1080p videos and those worked gr8.
this little thing is a very efficient multitask sound machine....It is a very good sounding mp3 player, also by its size a great way to transfer data...I also like that it can record voice memos for days....the mic is very sensitive and you can use it to record people talking just by putting it on a table...As a musician I take little musical notes as they come to my mind...The only drawback would be the sensitivity of the radio...It needs strong signal to work...but if you live close by your favorite station it will be fine....I just love it!
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 service is amazing and cool, it's safe good and fast it's really good, I think I'm Going to buy more of them
very comfortable, easy to adjust, and not loose ends hanging around. Seems pretty tough, too. Recommended.
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
Bought these to control mutiple components. One of the eye's didnt work and the others were very hard to find the right spot to control my dvr.
If you're looking for a reasonably-priced, reasonably-sized boombox that can handle radio, tape, CD and MP3 formats, this is really your only choice, by which I mean nobody else even tries to fill this niche. Fortunately, it's a decent enough system. My only complaint is the radio tuner, which is analog and has a very small display. This means that, if you're looking for a low-powered station that has a more powerful station on either side, it's very difficult to get the tuner right on the correct station -- especially since you yourself are sort of an aerial, so the correct tuning when you're standing up isn't necessarily the right one for when you're sitting down. But if you're willing to put up with that flaw, it's worth it.
Just Bought this tv. Couldn't be happier with the picture quality. People complain that it's not a 1080p, however the cable and satellite providers are still ten years from tranmitting this. So a 1080i is the best picture you are going to get anyways.maybe i'll buy a 1080p when the tecnology is being used other than a hd dvd player or blu ray.
This is a great quality mouse. It works well, and the battery has a long life!. It goes perfect with a laptop
I happily used this mouse for 3 weeks. It then stopped working!It will respond sporadically, still; like if you try to use it, then it will move the cursor around on the screen a little bit. Also, if I click the mouse 5 times, it may register one of those clicks. But in other words, it doesn't work. I tried changing out the battery, but it doesn't affect it. It's still broken.A co-worker also had the exact same experience. We both recieved our mouse as a company gift, so we don't have a reciept, or anything to be able to take it back...
I bought this modem because my other one started to drop my internet connection. After replacing my router several times, we finally figured out that the modem may be the issue. I have been using this modem for a month and half so far and I still drop connection from time to time. So, I'm not sure if it is the modem, the router, or Comcast. My bet is on Comcast. I didn't have any issues until they took over. The modem was easy to set up, except the part that I had to call Comcast to get it assigned to my account. That took over an hour. So, be prepared to spend time with your cable internet provider to assign this modem to your account before it will work. Hopefully, I can get everything running smoothly again soon.***Update***3 years later and the modem is fine. I found out my problem was a netgear router I purchased. I was able to return that router for a Linksys router and have not had any issues since then.
The purpose of this product, in my opinion, is to protect your Garmin StreetPilot GPS when travelling. To do this it is, of necessity, rather small. I like the ability to put my GPS in the bag and then pack the bag in my carry-on when travelling. It is NOT designed to carry the StreetPilot and all its accessories (a rather prevalent complaint). So if you are looking for something that will hold all your GPS stuff, I recommend you buy a small backpack or similar item and not this case.
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
These paper sleeves for storing CD/DVD's may not be as durable looking as a plastic sleeve, but they serve the same protective purpose. They really shine if you frequently give away CD/DVDs to friends. I used to cringe at giving away a DVD in a costly plastic case that cost more than a blank DVD. Now, with these low cost paper sleeves, this is no longer an issue.
This drive came in a plastic wrapped cardboard. No Manual. No instructions. No Cables. No nothing.I instantly returned it to Amazon for a refund.Bought the Seagate 300GB and now I am happy
I bought a used one of these modems for approximately $20, and it works fine and saves me from paying $7/month to Comcast. I am glad I bought it!
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.
The Cannon Software that comes with this camera is not very user-friendly.I personaly have had a horrible nightmare with the software and currently Canon Tech support is unable to remedy the problem.Picture quality, the "standard" setting takes pictures that are very "overexposed" or white looking.Must have add-ons .... the 16mb memory card included only holdl hold 8 to 15 4 mpeg pictures.You need to buy rechargeble 2500 mah batteries, standard batteries will take about 20 pictures with flash on.Overall unsatisfied customer, i only paid xxx.xx and i believe that was too much.Best wishesMatt
this is great camera, what should I say. I bought it after reading 100s of review. Nothing can go wrong. As long time Canon fan, I also ownCanan Film SLR camera. Canon EOS Elan was my first camera.....just go for it....this is the best value for your money...
I just bought this item but the seller sent me the MM9 battery WITHOUT any charger!
Pros:Size does matter. This is a second computer (the other is a Sony Vaio)and is in my kitchen so having a small box really helps. I love the OS and ILife and I was able to use an older flat panel so it made a lot of financial senseCons:Limited USB ports, hard drive a little on the slow side and of course very limited ability to upgrade - all the stuff you already know about... I bought it through apple and added what I needed so I not worried.You can get a free Mac Mini at: http://www.FreeMiniMacs.com/?r=13955275
fit my truck perfectly. the deep shelf would not work in my application, but the shallow shelf is adequate for my use. Made installation of my new radio very easy.
It's a usb cord, and it works great. I have to type a few more words, so I'll say it again... it works great.
This receiver is 2nd to none for sound quaility and price...I have had Dennon and Kenwood receivers but none can compare!! For richness of sound and bass this is a great receiver..and if you have Bose speakers this is the way to go..in this other review the guy can't figure out the remote..he is not very smart! And it takes two seconds to adjust the volume of the speakers!! There is simply no other receiver under 1000.00 dollars that is better than this one.
I had already some experience with Electroline. I purchased an amplified splitter from them in the past that was for cable. I no longer needed the return signal boosted as I switched over two years ago to strictly antenna use. It works great. An extremely high quality item.
I brought this two weeks before.. and its gr8 product for such a nice price.I also liked its color, looks and shape. Its excellent.I does whatever its suppose to do, in excellent way..thanksAmbarish
One star because there is no Black Hole rating. This keyboard KILLED my PC. After installing the supplied driver I got a BSOD that told me my PC could not be booted. I did not notice until afterwards that the driver CD said WINDOWS 98 - after all this keyboard is for people with poor eyesight! The BSOD kindly informed me that if I had installed any new hardware and drivers to please uninstall them which I couldn't, natch, because I could not get past the Blue Screen of Death. I hate sarcastic error messages. Tried Last Good Config, Safe Mode, everything I could think of. Could not boot, period. I hadn't backed up my data for a week and lost a lot of time consuming Photoshop work. Thank goodness for external hard drives as at least I had most of my work saved. Still, it took me nearly 36 hours straight to get my spare PC configured and set up. Now I have to buy a new Spare PC. What a nightmare.
This is a great little tool to take with you anywhere for transferring files from any computer. I also use it a lot in my home transferring files between my 5 computers that are on a network!
The order came on time. Unfortunately this DVD player is the worst piece Ive ever dealt with. From the minute I inserted a movie, the visual was terrible there were lines and dots all over the screen so you culd not even see anything in the movie. The audio was even worse, you could not make out anything. I tried all different ways to see if maybe it was something I was doing wrong but after half an hour of trying different movies and adjusting the menu nothing helped. I was very very disappointed with this order and I would not recomend it to anyone. This is my first order off the internet that I have been disatisfied with. Im still very upset about it.
I'm not a &quot;pro&quot; at photo taking, but this camera makes it so much easier. I wanted a camera with lots of zoom, easy to use options, and great-looking shots. It has all of these qualities! I've taken really wonderful photos with this camera, and I would recommend it to anyone. (I've had it for 3 yrs.)(The batteries are easy to find anywhere, too.)One small problem I have encountered- the white lettering/symbols on the dial does tend to rub off, if you have sunscreen on your hands!
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.
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.
Even though it is ink hungry, I love this printer. It works with or without a computer, thanks to the onboard card slots. It was also the only printer with quality I was willing to accept which accepted the XD digital picture cards. If you use XD and want a nice printer, this one will fit the bill!
I liked this product. I wanted something similar to the Logitek I already had, but at a lower price. This was what I got. I was disappointed to find that it was too sensitive to use on my laptop. I think the red light (the optical part) was what prevented my laptop from going to sleep. I fought with the computer and mouse combo for two days before switching it to my desktop and returning the logitek to the laptop. It works great on the desktop. No sleep or screensaver issues. Just be aware of this if you are purchasing it for a laptop. It may be too sensitive. But the product works great and is easy to use.
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 had bought an inexpensive 15ft. HDMI cable that worked fine but it wasn't quite long enough to wrap around the wall. I had heard that you could have problems if you get too long with HDMI, so I was hesitant about ordering this 25ft. one. Well it not only is the perfect length but the picture couldn't be better and the price was quite nice. Highly recommend this cable. As CNet says they use inexpensive HDMI cables in their Home Theater Lab and they are constantly swapping them on different test hardware and they hold up find and their "techs" can't see a difference between them and the so called "best" or "better" expensive ones. That's good enough for me.
I've had this cable lock for over 3 years using it almost daily, and I've never had any problems with the combination. Maybe good luck, maybe only those 30 users with the problem had written a review, but if you ask me this is a great and inexpensive cable lock.
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.
If you want to do away with the monthly charge, this is perfect. You do need to call Comcast or your provider to give them the serial and the MAC numbers and get it registered. After that, you need to turn back on your router(if you have one) and the modem in the correct order. Works perfect.
My favorite memory card, I have plenty more but I only use them if I can't erase pictures on my extreme III
I bought this camera from my four year old daughter as a Christmas present. She enjoys taking pictures and making little videos with her 8-year old brother. It's very easy for her to use and understand. The camera also features little games that she likes to play. The casing is very sturdy, so we don't have to worry about it falling out of her hands. The only down-side to this camera is the picture quality. As with all children's digital cameras, the quality really sucks. It especially stinks, knowing the great quality that is out there for regular cameras (sometimes even at the same price). All that being said, my children don't mind this as much as I do and all of the other features, like the fact that it is so easy for them to use, seem to out weigh this.
I admit I ordered this product with a little skepticism. To my surprise, the device plugged in and worked great. Within 15 minutes of taking it out of the box. It joined my WiFi network and started playing AVI files on my TV. From what I've read online, the October 29th firmware upgrade that Netgear released made a number of improvements to stability and media playback.The only issues I've had have been with YouTube playback - which was resolved with a recent software update from Netgear.I bought it to play video and MP3 files in high-def on my home theater and it works far better than I'd have expected. I did upgrade to the Netgear Powerline networking product because some especially demanding videos would overwhelm the wireless network - but that was expected, so I certainly don't blame the EVA-8000.Overall, if I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm very pleased with the product. I'd like to see MKV (Matroska) file support, which is supposedly in the works. I'd also like to see CDG (Karaoke) support for parties, but I'm not holding my breath.
very happy with the item as well as the on-time delivery
Great player, has been able to play everything I have thrown at it. For the price you can't beat it!
We have four of these units in our house, and they work like a charm. Never any interference, and the musical ringer is fun. We love them, but recommend that you keep one corded phone in your home. These won't work in a power failure.
It works well for 2 months. I did use it to record some surgical procedures with endoscopes, but suddenly it don?t work. I hope it has warranty.
I bought this bag for my Canon Power Shot S5 IS. The camera fits perfectly. It has lots of storage compartments and isn't too large such that it is a nusiance. Very sleek, high quality materials and stitching. Extremely satisfied.
My husband and his friend are very happy with the Wireless Headphones, so much that I had to order another for another friend.
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.
and I'm glad I didn't rush to. I looked a little bit more on Amazon and found a company that sold a nice leather one with an attached kickstand! Just got it and it's AWESOME..the screen portion is covered by clear plastic and the front of the case is very well padded to avoid damage to the screen. Also, the unit slides into the case from the top so there's no chance it will fall out like this one. Take your time and look for it..it's leather and I think there were only 2 when I found them, so that means, there's one left. Here's the linkCreative Zen Vision W (30GB) Genuine Leather Case by Fosmon
This one is cheap but does the job, I will buy the same one if I need one more in the future.
This is a great little DVD player. It plays everything I throw at it-including PAL. If a DVD does not play or cuts out during playback, on my JVC and/or Panasonic DVD players, the Cyberhome 300S will play it completely-without error. In fact, I have two of these machines. As to picture quality-those who complain are probably viewing the DVD through a telescope. I see no difference in quality from that of my other DVD players and the 300S.The quality of construction is very good-not cheap plastic like other small DVD players seen at Walmart. I would recommend this player to anyone who wants a good durable player at a reasonableprice. The only thing I have not tested is its progressive scan capabilities as I have SDTVs only.I am glad that, as of 12/28/07, you can still purchase one.
I use this device daily with my Viewsonic G-Tablet.It is easily adjustable and sturdy and has excellent non slip foot pads that extend the full length of the bottom of the stand.
my Ipod sounds great through my compact stereo using the Belkin cable. I don't need a sound dock, now.
item was near splashing water, never submerged and got water moisture in left lens within first 30 minutes of use. so much for being water proof. product also says it floats, based on false waterproof claim, i would recommend not seeing if it floats! do your self a favor any purchase a different brand. horrible!
I have this sub mounted in a custom wood enclosure of .48 cu ft and it sounds incredible! I didn't think it would hit very hard or sound extremely good because of the shallow depth design and the fact that I'm only pushing 200W rms to it but it has proven me wrong. Pioneer recommends .60 cu ft, but the sub can be installed in a box with volumes between .35 to .70 cu ft with only a 3.5" mounting depth. It comes with a ring cutout as well as measurements for a sealed, ported and bandpass box. The price at Amazon is almost half of what you will find anywhere else.
I've used Panasonic LP Tapeswith my Sharp VL-WD650U and had no problems,And it seems like everybody who's complainedabout this camcorder seems to be using SONY tapes,so don't use that brand.So Just don't use Sony tapes!!!This is much more durable than the JVC's,that cost so much more.
I appreciate when I get a good quality product so here's my recommendation.It's a perfect gaming mouse. However, make sure like someone else said, to get the two programs for it from logitech.com. I jumped straight into a game and had problems using the middle button so I went to the website and got the latest software for it and it works perfect now.I had a Microsoft intellimouse explorer (optical mouse) for three years and upgraded to this one for the increased precision and control. The Microsoft mouse is a good reliable mouse but the Logitech is much better for tasks or games where you want precision. I use a hard wood surface and it works without a glitch.The wheel on the Logitech is better than the Microsoft mouse as well. The Logitech is more accurate, silent, and not overly sensitive.I don't see why people say it's heavy. It feels just right to me.
Very good. Easy to set up. It can be used anywhere.
Peace be upon those who follow the truth,Linksys has falsely advertised that this works with 802.11b wireless networks but in actual fact it does not. I called tech support and asked why my unit was not working and they said that they had made a mistake because the unit will not work with a wireless B network. They are (supposedly) in the process of putting this information on their website."When a man dies, the angels say, 'What has he sent forward?' And the people say, 'What has he left behind?'" - Prophet Muhammad
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 don't think this product works well. I have to run it back and forth over my eyebrows several times before i feel like it's trimmed even a few hairs.
This radio is easy to use, and sounds great. Coverage of the shortwave spectrum is very good. You also get sideband tuning, which you'll need if you want to hear HAM radio operators. Off the built in telescoping antenna I get more strong stations than I have time to listen to. With the supplied aux. antenna, reception is noticably improved. It comes with ear-bud headphones, AC adapter and the aux antenna. It also has AM and FM reception. FM is stereo with the headphones, and is very good quality. It has 2 built in clocks (believe me, you WANT that!!) 40 memories, and doubles as a clock radio small enough to use when traveling. This could be considered an entry level radio, but it is sensetive enough that you won't "out grow" it for a very long time.
Is a very good Flash Drive. I recommended.
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.
I initially went to bestbuy and circuit city to see the prices sky rocketing. I came across this from amazon and purchased it. Worked decently and no problems so far.
This cooler was easy to install and it keeps my ATI x850 cool.In silent mode, it's just that silent.Well worth it even if you don't overclock
I have used many other brands of Universal Remote controllers but by far this is the best in the market today.The learning feature on the remote is excellent and there is enough memory to programme any number of keys/operations. Truly amazing piece of work!Also the wireless extender facility works without any problem. Two storeys down to almost 100 feet away, it works simply fine.Guys/Girls, don't look at saving a penny here and there by looking at other Universal remotes. This is the best that is on the market today.
I bought the pack of Memorex DVD-Rs from Amazon at a lower price than the retail store. However the first couple of discs on top were damaged and I had to discard them. The rest seem OK.
Beware buying any Hauppauge product for Windows Vista. Everything works except for Record, which crashes. The hardware may be good, but the software/driver seems to have been an afterthought.
Perfect for a large family room reach. This quality cable can reach all four corners of our large family room with ease.
I've burned over 3000 discs this year using this media (purchased direct from Media Supply) and have had less than 10 failures. No complaints about a disc not playing, either.Incidentally I buy the value line, so theoretically these (the premium line) should be even better.When I have used other media out of necessity, my fail rate is 3-5% depending on the brand.Nuff said.
I have researched HDMI cables and most people agree that there is no need to buy expensive HDMI cables. Because the digital signal is 1's and 0's, either they work or they do not. Unfortunately this cable did not work.Update, I contacted the seller over a week ago and haven't heard back.
Is Just what I wanted! Easy to use, good sound! Just Hook up I pod And enjoy.Does get just a bit of interference now and then, but I do Live in the City, So I expected that sometimes. Is much better than I thought it would be.
This is a very handy little keyboard they have with the Palm sure beats using the stylus pen but takes a while to get used to using the keyboard. I'd recommend this to anyone that has a Palm. Shipping was very fast and quality of the product was very good. I give the seller two thumbs up...
How economical and trouble free! My only problem was that, as a newbie to wireless, I didn't know how (and wasn't told in the instructions that I had to) turn on my laptop's wireless capability. That would have saved me some grief. Once over that hurtle, it has performed flawlessly throughout my house. Just what I had in mind!
This is the perfect size to stick in your purse for when you need to record a lecture or nything at all. Easy to use.
This is a great drive for a reasonable price. It is well built and should last for many years. I don't care for the U3 launchpad for running apps from the drive but it was easy to disable.
I want to thank Amazon reviewer J. Collins, who pointed out that a digital signal is an all-or-nothing proposition and that we shouldn't be snowed by gold-plated performance promises that (may) apply to analog cables. Thus, I bought this HDMI cable from ClearAV, via Amazon. Cost was $5.06 (shipping included). Fast delivery. The cable is high quality, even thicker than the HDMI cable that Sony bundled with our new DVD player. Works great.My brother bought an HDMI cable at a national chain store for $50. I ordered one of these babies for him for future equipment.
I purchased this circular polarizer to go on a Canon 70-200mm 2.8 MKII with the realization that it makes no sense to put a mediocre filter on a high quality lens. This should hold true for any lens. Why degrade your image quality any more than you need to with a low quality polarizer?The construction of this filter is high quality and I have had no issues even with a lot of use. The images it produces are uniformly high quality, and I recommend this circular polarizer to anyone who is in the market.
I had a friend once who agreed to wear a wire for the FBI in a waterfront corruption case. They duct-taped a mini-cassette recorder onto the small of his back and sent him into a meeting. The problem was that the meeting was delayed and once it started he was terrified the cassette would run out and the recorder would "click" and some guns would be pointed at him, making their own clicking noises.I sincerely hope the FBI is using this little digital voice recorder now days. It wold be a lot more comfortable taped to the small of your back and it is absolutely silent. If it has any flaws they are that you have to pay close attention to the counter to see that it is actually recording. Also to pause you need to hit "record" rather than "stop." This is hardly a big deal, compared with the benefit of dictating or recording on the road and emailing your material to a typist back at the office.My friend told me he lost ten pounds waiting for that fatal sound from under his shirt and jacket. With this machine, weight loss is not an option.
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.
For a 2.1 megapixel costing under [$$$], this camera takes GREAT pictures! I've had mine for almost a year, and I love it! It comes with a 16MB smart card (which holds about 40 pictures), but we've also bought a 128 MB smart card for the camera. It allows us to take over 160 pictures! This sure saves a lot on film!! I highly recommend it for anyone who's looking for a good but easy-to-use camera!
To be frank these speakers sucks! Don't even try to use them in a normal house or even in a large basement the sound is all highs due to the folded horns. The bass well thats another story so much that the movie theater had to remove them. We could not use them, our unit with dbx 400 watt amp and pre- amp could not tone down the bass and treb. Enough for the movie. Now in a five hundred seat theater sounded bad try in a very large basement.
has very nice sound, much ouder, but did not fit with normal hookups, i have a '02 honda accord
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.
I bought a set for each of my children; 2y and 5y. They are the perfect size for their little heads; they dont' slide off like other headsets do. They can both put them on without assistance, and they love wearing them. I love them because now I can listen to my XM in the car and not have the DVD competing behind me!
Her friend's bridal shower spurs Karrie Kline, a New York City-based actress, to take a look back at all the men in her life. It's a scenario that could be poignant and that should be funny, but, unlike another Carrie-about-town, this protagonist has neither the charm nor the charisma to keep your attention or get your sympathies. Since the author is also a New York City-based actress, and since she includes a very vague disclaimer in the book, you have to wonder how many of Karrie's experiences are actually her own. That is, you get the sense this book got its start when the writer was sitting around with her friends swapping stories -- &quot;So I go home with this nice Jewish guy to meet his nice Jewish parents and I have a nun's costume in my bag, can you believe it? So I'm just trying to be friendly and the cab driver takes it so seriously he climbs intto the back seat after me, can you believe it? I've had so many weird things happen I should write a book.&quot; But what's hilarious as girl talk doesn't always translate into print, and unfortunately, &quot;You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs,&quot; is a case in point. The book falls flat. I read it on a cross-country flight, but even though I was a captive audience with absolutely nothing better to do, I found it really hard to stick with this one.
Great unit - works as advertised. But, you'll be unable to navigate computer-based menus (enter password, "press 1...", etc.) This is dealbreaker, ladies.
I should say up front that I'm reviewing the Brother MFC-5440CN, which is very close to the MFC5200c, but it's not quite the same model. However, there's enough overlap that my comments are still germane.I've been in the market for a multifunction scanner/FAX/copier/printer that can speak Ethernet on a heterogeneous LAN. My primary computer is an Apple Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.3.5. So far I've tried the Hewlett Packard HP PSC 2510 and the Brother MFC-5440CN. Neither is worth owning.I bought the Brother MFC-5440CN two days ago (2004-10-10) after returning a Hewlett Packard HP PSC 2510. (After struggling with Hewlett Packard's obsequious but useless technical support from March 2004 through September 2004, I finally asked if I could return the unit directly to Hewlett Packard for a refund. In early October I returned the unit. The Hewlett Packard HP PSC 2510 is all but useless with Mac OS X because of a myriad of show-stopping bugs ranging from the bundled application software down to the broken wireless Ethernet implementation.)Right out of the box, the Brother MFC-5440CN seems to be a more "serious" unit than the HP PSC 2510. It supports a finer-grained FAX resolution than the HP PSC 2510, and it seems slightly less cheesy in construction, but I have no reliability or performance data to support that impression.I've printed a couple of black-and-white pages so far. The print quality is less than ideal. You can see light horizontal lines in the otherwise black ink when you print a 2"x2" black square. Other than that, it seems all right for printing simple things like business letters with no graphics. I haven't tried to print pictures or anything especially colorful.The Brother MFC-5440CN has an automatic document feeder which produces scans that are almost as good as what the integrated flatbed scanner gives you. (It's not _quite_ as good. You can detect some "choppiness" in the document images generated via the automatic document feeder, reflecting the jerky movement of the paper transport.) The automatic document feeder employs a narrow scan window rather than the full flatbed scan area.The Brother MFC-5440CN is terrible at scanning anything other than plain old dark-text-on-white-background documents. For example, a yellow credit card receipt that showed up with no problems on the HP PSC 2510 would be virtually unreadable when scanned by the Brother MFC-5440CN. Playing around with the brightness and contrast controls only seemed to make it worse. Even getting dark-text-on-white-background documents to show up acceptably was a challenge: the Brother MFC-5440CN tends to lighten everything to the point where text is hard to read. I had to pull down the brightness and adjust the contrast to a fairly extreme setting just to make text look decent.The Brother MFC-5440CN comes with Presto! PageManager 4.0 software (abbreviated "PPM4"). PPM4 is product made by NewSoft, a company based in Taipei, Taiwan. (See URL: http://www.newsoftinc.com). For some reason, Brother bundles PPM4 even though NewSoft, as of 2004-10-10, is already up to Version 6 and doesn't mention anything earlier than Version 4.8 on their website. They make no mention whatsoever of Apple Macintosh support on their website. It appears that PPM4 is dead software.PPM4 has serious problems. Not as serious as the debilitating bugs associated with the garbage that Hewlett-Packard ships with their HP PSC 2510, but dysfunctional enough that you have to make special concessions to it when it's running.First of all, its user interface doesn't adhere to Mac OS X usability guidelines. It has a nonstandard file directory tree widget (apparently from a third-party toolkit) that doesn't even allow you to select multiple documents (let alone directories) at the same time. This is a real pain if you're trying to delete multiple items at the same time. For example, if you've just scanned in 50 pages via the automatic document feeder, and you decided that you don't want any of them, you have to delete every scan file, one by one. The program provides no way to let you delete them all at once. Also, menu items such as "Delete Document" have no corresponding accelerator keys mapped to them. This lack of attention to detail is prevalent throughout PPM4 and raises serious questions about competence.All scans performed under the control of PPM4 are deposited in a system-wide directory ("/Applications/Presto! PageManager 4/My Pagemanager/Inbox/"). This tells me that the people who wrote the software weren't properly acquainted with the requirements of multi-user operating systems.Once you scan more than about three documents from the automatic document feeder, PPM4 becomes unresponsive, as it takes forever to finish processing all of the files that have just been scanned in. No progress bar, no nothing. (PPM4 is obviously a single-threaded application. Incompetence aside, there's no excuse for writing an application like this in a single-threaded manner when you expect to encounter long stretches of processing.) There's some horrific inefficiency inside PPM4 that makes that application instance unusable from that point onward. The only workaround I know of is to kill the PageManager process and move all of the generated TIFF files from the "/Applications/Presto! PageManager 4/My Pagemanager/Inbox/" directory into your destination directory of choice.This workaround exposes yet another design flaw in PPM4. PPM4 appears to make very naive assumption that it is the only agent that will ever modify the "/Applications/Presto! PageManager 4/My Pagemanager/Inbox/" directory. The PPM4 GUI doesn't update when you modify that directory; there's no "refresh" button either. Somehow it keeps some mapping between filenames in that directory and the thumbnail sketches that are shown in association with each of the filenames. This association is very easily corrupted. Expect to see the wrong thumbnail showing up for any given graphic file. (I'm not sure that the corruption results only from users modifying "/Applications/Presto! PageManager 4/My Pagemanager/Inbox/" or not, but at any rate, the application shouldn't act this way, and the fact that it does is further evidence that the authors were rank amateurs. "Finder" can cope with users modifying the underlying filesystem; so should PPM4.)One other bug in PPM4 is that the main system Menu Bar doesn't always update when you give PPM4 the main application focus. The Menu Bar may remain bound to whatever previous application had the focus (such as Finder). When this happens, PPM4 is basically dead in the water. You have to go to a command-line tool (such as Terminal) and kill the process yourself.Finally, they claim that you can bypass the TWAIN mechanism when scanning, but in practice this often leads to dialogue boxes with bizarre error messages popping up when you initiate a scan.Furthermore, using different page manager software isn't going to improve the mediocre scan quality.Finally, Brother's tech support is bad. They're only open on weekdays, and even then it's not 24-hour support. The FAQs contain zingers like this:Date: 23/09/2004ID: faq000314_000TITLE: I'm using Mac OS X. How can I uninstall the drivers?DESCRIPTION: To solve this problem, please delete the installed drivers and reinstall them.(To their credit, they do give you some useful information after that, but it's obvious that they're sloppier than they should be.)Brother USA's website (http://www.brother-usa.com) is a mess. If you search Brother's "Support Options" page with the keyword "driver", you won't even run across the page mentioned above. I found it somewhere _else_ on Brother USA's website! Their website is a mess. (NewSoft's website is also far from perfect. I didn't look very deeply at it, but two things that caught my eye right away were the abundance of interesting variations on the English language and the avoidance of anything related to Apple, Macintoshes, or Mac OS X.)I'm going to return my Brother MFC-5440CN because the scanning is poor and the software, while not as pathologically dysfunctional as that of the HP PSC 2510, is still bad.
This little lens is amazing for the price you get it for. I have taken so many awesome pictures with it already!
I use this at the office. We are a realestate firm with offices all over Oklahoma, Colorado, California and Texas. We specialize in helping companies relocate their employees and so are always making long distance calls between our offices. Once we started making those calls over the Aplios it saved us bunches and bunches of money, so I really can't complain. In fact, we're down right pleased with the Aplio devices.
I've paid a fraction of what it normally costs from well known stores. I've compared the quality of this cable against my other HMDI cable (price $65). The quality and image are just the same.
this is really a good point and shoot camera. i bought it in October it is a good camera and had really a good capturing speed and many shooting programs in it. it takes time to understand the camera, because of the operational modes. it took almost a month to get used to it. I need to do little more work to study the camera. It did captured very good pictures for my album.only concern is the battery backup is very low. it is advised to carry an additional battery.
I have a friend who bought this system, after hooking it up and chillin' for a bit he cranked the volume and bass, the walls shook, the floor, everything. Don,t be fooled by the other review, notice the first few words &quot;In the store&quot;, it doesnt seem right to have a stereo blaring in the middle of a store and that ='s NO bass.
The producto is awesome!!! All this space at a very reasonable size of flash drive. The rubber cover protects from almost any human accident.The only problem (Corsair isn't accountable) is the limit of file size you can write into flash driver (2GB). However, this is a FAT32 filesystem limit, not a Flash drive itself limitation.An option is to convert the filesystem to NTFS but, if you do that, you won't be able to use this flash drive with Mac or Linux. I think this will be a limitation of this kind of huge flash drives for a long time.
These speakers sound just as good as my friend's Sony system, but they were 1/6th the cost. The subwoofer has a pretty suprising output for its size, and the bass from it is tight and clean. Aesthetically, the speaks are also pleasing, and the fact that they came with such an awsome amount of wiring makes this deal even better! This customer is 100% satisfied!P.S. I received the speakers in less than 48 hours, even with the "Super Saver Shipping"!
This system is quite sleek, easy to fit in a cluttered living room. Assembly takes about two minutes. The instructions are very clear. The sound is amazing, especially when you put on your favorite loud, bass-heavy film. Why then do I give it one star?It skips. Like nobody's business. At first, my wife and I thought it was the disks we were putting in as many of them were scratched. But then we put in new disks. No difference. When exactly does it skip? Impossible to tell. Sometimes a little. Sometimes every frame! Sometimes it'll tell us that disks are bad. Then the next time we put them in they magically work -- until they skip.So I called Philips and they said that not only would we have to pay for shipping, but they could not guarantee that they would fix it, and it would take up to a month before they'd ship it back.Save your money! Buy from someone else!
We've bought this 5 times now and have never had any problems! It's super easy - buy the card, amazon gives you a code - sometimes it takes a minute or 2 to generate - then enter it via either the xbox console or xbox live pc. Amazon also gives you the option to print the code so you can take it with you to enter elsewhere, email it, or send it as a gift. The code has always been recognized immediately by both consoles. In summary - it's fast, easy and NO TAX! Excellent!
It works well, what more can I say. I didn't get any interference so the shielding must be good too.
If these buyers had done a little homework, they would have found deep sleep is actually a problem on a LOT of systems.&lt;http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/firewire/fw_usb_card_deep_sleep.html> is one important read for these folks -- or any buyer.I have two of these cards -- in a beige G3 and a blue&white; G3 with a g4/800 upgrade installed (another Sonnet card). I never use deep sleep. Either the mac is turned off or it's in use. But it appears to be endemic with early versions of Tiger. Read up.
Bery good produc, but you can't used in to the cars because you do not put in to the cigarett light
I really recommend this product. It keeps your CD'S or DVD'S from getting scratched while you are playing them. I highly recommend this product
Product works fine for my note taking application. Not intended or useful for music. I like the file organization to get to messages fast. I should have purchased PC version to transfer files to my secretary's PC for entering data.
I put this bad boy in my bedroom in an area where there was little light. One flip of the switch and the statement "Let there be light" can be uttered. This one floor lamp not only helped to light a dark area of my room, but helps to light the entire room all by itself.... Excellent for the early mornings when you need to dig in your closet for something to wear to work ;)
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.
A nice and reliable router that covers all corners of our house. the setup was easy and the router was up and running in seconds.
I received my purchase of a Canon Rebel 2000 body in about a week, very fast.The camera came just as advertised, in like new condition. I have taken a few rolls of film through the camera and am happy with the results. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Product is good, too way too long (3 weeks) just to ship from amazon. I find it hard to believe that it took that long just to find the product on the shelf. really disappointed in the time it took amazon to ship the product. I was willing to wait the 4-5 days for shipping, not the 3 weeks it took to ship the product. In that time I could have driven to California, picked it up, and drove it back to the east coast.
I recently bought a house with a large backyard with lots of trees so I wanted something to get a better look at the birds that come to visit. I wear glasses, and, while these do not have as long an eye relief as is recommended for glasses wearers, I have no problems using these. In fact, I have found that I can use them with my glasses off and see just fine. Considering that you can spend hundreds of dollars on binoculars I think these are great for the price! They do exactly what I wanted them for. So far I have identified at least fifteen different species of birds while having coffee at my dining table. I haven't tried them on the night sky yet, but that will be next. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these to anyone who wants a decent pair of binoculars without spending a fortune.
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.
Received within time stated. Professional grade headset with great sound and feels very comfortable. Plugged into phone and works just great.
My boyfriend has been using this lock daily for the past 4 months to secure his laptop at work. Today it decided that the combination he had set was inadequate, so it reset itself. Now we cannot get his laptop off his desk, which defeats the purpose of having a portable computer. We strongly suggest buying a lock that unlocks via a key. Do not purchase this lock.
I bought this bag to hold my Garmin GPS and dashboard mount. I love this bag. There is plenty of room for everything. Easy to carry! Small enough to fit into a bag or luggage!
this is the second item we have ordered from data bazaar. shipping is fast. product has allways been as described. would reccomend this seller.
Many people give a good review to this TV, so I bought this TV. Feel disappointed. The picture quality is not good. I used to have a Dell 37" LCD, it only has about 800 to 1 contrast ratio , but the picture quality is much much better than this 4,000 to 1 contrast ratio TV. I don't know why?
I miss my 3.0Where the side buttons used to be easily clickable without moving your hand, the newer 4.0 makes it difficult to click and control the mouse at the same time. This is not a mouse for gamers.Another major problem is the wheel button. This is a major function button for me in many games. Now it responds 1 out of 3 times (if that!). I click and click... and nothing happens.
After looking at several other stands but not wanting to pay $40 or more i saw this one on Amazon...it is great. Very sturdy, does not fall over. Great for reading i from ipad while eating and also great for ready recipes while cooking.
Bought this, I keep the receiver 6 feet away from the mouse up on a shelf. No problems whatsoever. BTW, this was the first mouse which would properly work with my KVM switch and with my other system, a Linux system. So now, only one mouse for both computers.
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.
I own 3 of these cards and have never been let down. They are very fast and can hold much more than I expected. I have only ever filled one once...around 1300 photos and about half of those were RAW + JPEG with the rest simply JPEG.When I purchased I was debating between a couple 8 GB, a 16 GB or multiple 4 GB cards. Ultimately this 8 GB card seemed the best value when you purchase 2-3...you get as much or more space than the 16 GB and you don't have to switch cards cards as much as a 4 GB or less.Great product at a great price.
Works as advertised. It works with the Casio keyboard that it is suppose to work with. Not much more to say.
I feel I must respond to the other,bizarre review of the RX77. I am using the unit now with 2 speakers and find it to be one of the best,unadorned stereo receivers around. The sound on any of my cds is full and detailed. I listen mostly to classical,opera, Broadway and jazz and have been very satisfied with the sound.There is a direct switch, but I prefer to leave it off so that I can regulate the bass. There is no Dolby, Pro Logic etc. on the unit, but for simple stereo this 100 watts per channel is hard to beat.Not made anymore, used units are available on Ebay.Check Google etc. for reviews and dealers. Worth $300.00 orless for the sheer sound and simplicity of the unit.Free manuals can be downloaded from Yamaha Canada [not U.S.] through Google.Stereophiles rejoice.
These HDMI Cables are just what I needed for my 73 inch Mitsubishi & Sony blu-ray player. I found them cheap on Amazon. These cords are high everywhere else. Great picture, no problems, easy hookup.
I needed a bag to transport my 17" MacBook Pro, and the search for the right one yielded few results. This bag was one of the only ones big enough to handle my laptop. Luckily for me, it is very durable and has space to hold all the cords and associated junk I have to carry with me. In fact, it can hold a couple DVDs and even some books which makes it perfect for train rides where I need to do work and entertain myself. My only complaint is that I wish it was maybe a quarter of an inch longer so it wasn't so difficult to toss my laptop in there in a hurry. I guess the tight fit isn't a bad thing, since it ensures the laptop is safe, but I'm impatient.
I was very pleased to receive my replacement plan at an inexpensive price.
Lets see, a HDMI cable for less than five bucks shipped to your door. I dont know if this has the latest HDMI technology out there, but I use with my Time Warner cable box. I can assure you it pairs up with it just fine. Spent 10 bucks to drive to Frys only to find the cheapest cable to be 19.99. JUST LOOK AT THE PRICE!! JUST ORDER IT, YOU WILL NOT BE UPSET.
This is a great addition to your DSLR. I have a Nikon D40 and the built-in flash is inadequate for indoor shots.I tilt this flash straight up and bounce off ceiling. Pictures come out without the ugly glare look and very even.You may think the price is expensive for just a "flash" but its well worth it. And don't try to go cheap with third party flashes, they don't communicate as well with the camera as first party models
You will need this cable to create a link between a computer sound card, and the balanced connections on the back of active monitors like the M-Audio CX-5 series.
The cables work great and you cant beat the price. I ordered a few so i could keep spares on hand.
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.
After reading all the reviews I was scared to death. What an overraction.If you are using a new printer load its drivers on your computer and make sure it works properly with a direct wired USB cable. Then load the Linksys CD and follow the directions. I chose to use a static IP address in my routers range. When asked enter the WPA (or WEP) password enter the same one you use on your router. That's all there is to it.Total install time was 20 minutes with 10 of that waiting for the software to load.
I use Eyetv with my Core 2 duo iMac 20" as DVR most of the time. I can receive 8 digital channel with it and 5 of them are HD. at the same time I use it to record TV from comcast cable. However, you need to get a cable switch in order to connect to two sources. You need to manually swtich to different source unless you want to connect the cable each time you switch from cable to anntena. it will be better if it can connect to both at the same time.Eyetv is a good tool. My only complain is it can't delete the ads easily, you need to scroll through the whole viedo, manually put markers and compact it.
Does everything that I expected (for my Sony Alpha APC sized sensor) and a good value for the price, especially considering some of the high priced alternatives out there (Sony, Zeiss & Sigma). Only drawback would be the non-internal zoom and focusing but still worth the investment all images are tack sharp with the exception of the lower mm range at minimum aperture which are a bit soft.
Great product at a ridiculously low price. Fast Service. What more can you expect? I heartily recommend this company.
I use this bag for work, therefore I needed something that I can depend on not to break in the field. Holds (3) cameras easily. I know it says two but if you can get creative it will hold (and does) 3. It also holds three batteries, three SLR (1 digital 2 35mm) two extra lenses, as well as a ton of film. Again I highly reccommend this bag, my job requires that I am hard on my equipment and this bag is up to the task, but what do I know? My opinion, buy it I am sure you won't return it.
I bought these earbuds the other night at wal-mart and when Igot to the car I took them out of package and I was shocked atat how good the sound was there a lot better then the phillps orsony or even some of the other koss brands thats around.And tothese little earphones can pack a punch with the stuido likequality sound.Thats why I give these little babies a rating offive and to they our noise cancelation also.................
This is a nice turntable. Much better than the very cheap ($100ish) tables offered by the BigBox stores. A manual table requiring minimal set-up, the materials are of good quality and the time to assemble and adjust the table upon reciept was about 20 minutes.
The HS500 sound pretty good for wrap around headphones and they are very light weight... you can almost hardly knotice that they are there.My only problem with them is that after about an hour or so if your not carefull to put them on juuuust right they pinch your ear.It's a weird pinch tho because it only begins to hurt me after I take them off.But like I said, if you move them around a little and get them comfortable it really isn't to much of a problem.
This cable is very good quality, and my picture is stunning. I changed this cable with one of those Monster cables and could not tell a difference. This is a difference in picture quality but the human eye can not tell the difference. Unless your a cable snob, get this cable.
I like the small size of these speakers, but the designers weighted the sound too heavy in the lower-midrange and bass. The result is somewhat muddy. I would love to know of a similarly-sized speaker with better balanced performance.
I'm using this for 4 satellite speakers in a 7.1 setup. I'm using the center speaker for another setup. Sound Quality is great. Particularly for small speakers. They sound very bright. Not much, if any, bass. If you want bass, you need to get a subwoofer.I have the 4 speakers wall mounted. The way they attach to the wall is fine. There are two screws (not supplied) per speaker that the bracket slides over. I'm able to get them to hug the wall pretty easily. The problem is adjusting the position of the speaker. There are 3 allen wrench screws per speaker that need to be tightened once the speaker is in the right spot. The allen wrench is provided. The problem is the allen wrench doesn't fit in the screws easily and they have to be very tight or else the speakers will flop.The instructions that came with the speakers that pertain to this don't match the speakers. The instructions list 2 screws at the base of the bracket that need to be tightened. In reality, there are 3 screws on the speakers themseleves. Other models have the 2 screws. My guess is Klipsch tried to save money by having one user manual for many speakers.Bottom line is if you want them to rest on a flat surface, no problem. if you plan on wall mounting and want them in a position other than flopped straight down at a 45 degree angle, be prepared for some skinned knuckles and some frustration.
We have this DVD recorder that did not work properly from day one. We are now trying to contact Ilo to get it replaced under the one-year manufacturers warranty, their customer service line says "all circuits busy", and they will not answer questions over the email. Buyer bewares. This company is trouble.
I was originally going to go with a much pricier stand until I happened across this one. All in all I am very pleased I went with this inexpensive one instead. It works great not only for my iPad, but also my Samsung Galaxy. While it's not the sleekest looking thing it seems to be very durable and it's very unobtrusive.
This is probably one of the best, cheap, amazing headphones I ever bought. The bass is not that deep as other expensive models, but for what I paid ($19) is quite a deal! I would really recommend this product if you are looking for a cheap and good quality headphone's not made in china!
an awesome keyboard for media center or if your computer is hooked to a lcd tv the keyboards touch pad is a great feature very accurate and precise mice control
I've owned my iPod mini for 5 months nows and continue to enjoy using it as much as I did the first week I owned it. A few notes:PROS:- easy to navigate controls & intuitive programming; my sister tried mine out and exclaimed several times, "it's so smart!" Doesn't take much time to get the hang of how it works.- excellent sound- eyecatching exterior- comes with iTunes, a straightforward, easy to use program for organizing your music. From here you can purchase music online or upload your own CDs.- comes with a sturdy beltclip, which is handy when you're at the gym or engaged in outdoor activities- comprehensive user manualCONS:- a little pricey- stock earbuds get uncomfortable after more than an hour of use- my iPod mini froze once after siblings tweaked with it; however, the user manual provided instructions on how to reset it & the issue resolved- though you can browse through music available in other iTune stores (e.g., the Canadian or Belgian stores), if the song is not also in the American store you will not be able to download it. I'm still waiting for the Tragically Hip's "Phantom Power" CD to come to the US!Final Verdict: worth the pretty penny it costs
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.
I had been renting this modem from Comcast for a year and decided to just buy one so I don't have to pay the monthly fee. I just swapped out the modems, reset everything and it worked just fine.
This has completely eliminated the need for any additional remotes. It was pretty easy to configure. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars, was I needed to contact support to get the volume control the way I wanted. Although, I will say that the support was very helpful and the wait time very low.
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!!!
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.
Great alternative to buying through my xbox since all out accounts are on a family plan to save $$. Saves me a trip to the gas station/store to buy them.
I've been shooting more photos with my digital camera, but I wasn't ready to give up my film camera for good -- I just didn't want to keep spending $6.00 for a battery every few months. I've only just started seeing rechargable cr123's and I liked the idea of getting 2 rechargables and the charger for about what 3 standard batteries cost.On my first try one of the batteries wouldn't charge properly, so I had to return it for replacement (a nearly painless procedure, thanks Amazon). The second batch works well.The process is a little trickier than the description leads you to believe. When you put two drained batteries in the charger the LED glows red, but it doesn't suddenly change to green when the batteries are fully charged. Instead, the LED gradually and smoothly shifts to orange, yellow, yellow-green and then green. Also, when it does get to green the batteries still aren't fully charged -- the best bet might be to just let it charge overnight.I haven't tried to document how well a fully charged battery performs (700 mah) vs. a conventional lithium cr123a (typically 1400 mah). Also, I have not yet tried to measure the "shelf life" of a full charge -- but, since a conventional lithium battery has a shelf life of up to 10 years (!) I plan to carry one last conventional battery with me just in case both rechargables die when I need them, then replace it again when they're recharged.So far, it looks good.
Very quality and clear of pictures on this camera .Greet zoom .I love it, but lens, filters and adapter are not easily available.
I purchased the Lexmark x1150 ( which is my first printer ever) and me and my wife love it, it scans pictures great! it makes copies just perfact! I love it and it doesn't use a whole lot of ink. I love the option that it gives you to show how much ink is left and it alerts you when it is finished printing. Buy this today!
I usually like Belkin products. I think they have good products for the money. In this case they use a strange size hex nut for the screw that holds the wire. I have a 14 piece Allen wrench set and not one of them fit the screw properly. It took me way to long to install these. There are a million speaker pins out there. I would recommend some that use a regular small flat head, which is the norm.YattaB
I've used this stand to hold my Nook Color and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and it's worked well for over a year. Lately, though, the soft bottom of one of the feet has been peeling off, increasing the shakiness of the stand, even when placed on a flat surface. It's still a fine stand, and it has put up with quite a bit of abuse. For portability, functionality, and price, this certainly hits the sweet-spot!
Having listened to this player using my Sennheiser 433 headphones, I found the volume to be perfectly ample. I am very satisfied with this product.
I got this from Amazon but my tivo would not recongnize the v2.8 that amazon ships ( tivo only supported v2.6). Tivo recently released a beta upgrade that will support the v2.8.
I bought this item based on various recommendations online. When it arrived, I powered up, popped in a CD, and headed to the gym. About fifteen minutes into my workout, it began to use its 45 second Skip Protection. Figured I was a workout animal or some such, but just to be sure, I read the entire instruction manual to be sure that there wasn't some button I should have pushed.No such luck. This baby is simply a turkey-- that fails to live up to expectations. After a few months, I gave up, tossed it in the trash (I might have been able to exert my warranty rights-- but this player was maddening. On and off, skip, play, work today but not tomorrow.)I've since ordered another manufacturers player, and so far, the only problems I've had with it are those instances when the batteries run low. I've solved that one by carrying a spare set.That I can recify. The erratic, on-today, off-later Aiwa is not for me.
Works as it should between my up-scaler DVD player and HD tv. Delivery was very prompt.
I love my HP scanner, plain and simple. Not only was it a breeze to install (cause it came with one of those dummy proof fold out diagrams) but also I never have to worry about how to configure it when I need to scan something fast. The 3 buttons on top are even too much, I only use one 90% of the time. And when I press that, it asks me beforehand which program I wanta send the scan to as well as opening it for me automatically after scanning...But the best part about this scanner was the free Adobe Photo Home Deluxe 3.0 edition it came with... It is sooooo user friendly that you'll be doing things with your scanner more often than you think. I retouch old scratched up photos like a pro, I montage stuff like any tabloid, AND I can even make cards using their wizards step by step tabs...I have tried other scanners with similiar abilites, but they're no way as direct and easy to use as this one. I forgot to mention that I can take any photo and make it my wallpaper using this program, after tweaking it... And that's another plus... The color this scanner reproduces is even better than the original... well atleast on my monitor... Do yourselves a favor, if you're looking for alot of bells and whistles that you WILL use, get this machine...
This player has worked pretty good for me. It is very light in weight, slick and comes with the composite cable. You can play the movies that you may download from internet. Instead of playing it on your laptop, now you can play it on your TV.
This is a great DVD player. It even plays my "home-made" discs. That makes it a must-have! It's SO good, that I've recommended it to all my friends & I've even bought one for my parents.
Very disappointed at fist to recieve them, as they seemed just paper circles. But they worked. I can't even see that the one I used has been used, but it cleared up all the problems with the DVDs I used it on. THe computer said they were unreadable, but now work just fine.
Strong flash, nice to have the TTL capability at that price level. Very powerful for such a small unit. My only complaint is that the refresh time is a bit long in between shots but other than that it is a very good flash. I would recommend it to anyone.
I don't recomend this product it stops playing every minute or so, then it comes in louder when started again. Very disappointed, will have to return it, and had to go without music all week during our get away.
Don't be influenced by people who give this remote negative reviews. If you can read directions then you will be able to get this remote up and running. I had it fully programmed in about 20 minutes. Works great!
Easily the best set of computer speaks I've ever owned. While I will miss the cool blue glow of my last setup's LCD screen.. this set is just much better, newer, lighter, SMALLER and looks like fricken WALL-E.The [...] is just the icing on the cake.
I ordered this cable a few weeks ago. Although I must say that it does work fine, the cable looks cheap (in fact, it is very thin) and its length is less than 6 feet. As you may agree, length does matter so you do not want to fall short when it comes to that. So for $20 (including shipping), I think it was not exactly a good deal.
I love this battery grip, I got it shortly after getting my canon 75-300mm telezoom lens. Hoping it would help counter-balance the awkwardness/weight of the lens. It did so masterfully, it also keeps me from having to switch out batteries at tournaments. It fits my hands perfect, and I love the vertical shutter release button, i take more vertical shots that horizontal, so that came in handy as well. I would definitely recommend this especially at the price. Not had a bit of trouble from it yet.
As of this date I have not used all three items. However; I have used the AC charger and it's great.
I have had 1 of these for 2 years use it in a fabricating shop and i have dropped it numerious times with no damage to it. Sound quality is very good even when i am over 1500 feet from the base . yes it is a very good phone only wish it had a better belt clip on it
It's easy to set up, gives many options, although you need to connect to a computer to charge at home and not an electric outlet. It charges from the lighter or power plug in your car. Overall, a great product.
This product was easy to install and supports very high speeds compared to my previous device. However, it causes intermittent freezing of my computer (requiring a reboot), especially when downloading information from two web sites at once. So ... I tried to install the latest driver. However, the Belkin web site provides drivers in an installer package (an EXE). I downloaded the installer and ran it. As one of the final steps, Windows has to install the driver for the device. But Windows couldn't find the driver, and I looked all over and couldn't find out where the installer put it. So I am back to square one.
I have never used a range expander before, and I was skeptical that they would actually work as advertised. Fortunately, this product put all those questions to rest. This product works, works well, and works effortlessly.It only took about 5 minutes to set up (the network I was using was not secure, so I didn't have to disable WEP or anything). Where before I was getting essentially NO signal outside by the pool, I now get 4 or 5 bars (out of 5), and the response is fast.Also, I love that the unit is self-contained. It simply plugs into an outlet and is about the size of a large night light.If you need expanded network range, BUY THIS PRODUCT!
I'm using this to run digital audio from my Xbox 360 and my tv to my surround sound system. I've been using it for a number of months now, with no problems at all. I just purchased another one to daisy chain them together and add my PS3 into the equation.As long as you understand that you cannot have both units delivering sound at the same time, you won't be disappointed.
I recently order this Maxtor hard drive from Amazon. To my surprise when I open the package it was a Sata II (3.0gb interface) hard drive. It was suppose to be a Sata I drive as stated in Amazon and even in its own box. I'm not complaining about this, but this brings some problems to the table. My motherboard primary Sata controller is the VIA 8237 and it doesn't support Sata II even when you limit the drive to 1.5gb interface. Luckily my motherboard had a secondary controller the Promise Fasttrak 378 it handled the drive with no problems. I guess you could get either a Sata I or II with this hard drive kit, something to have in mind.Overall this drive is great, very quite and fast. 5 stars
I was surprised at the poor construction of this case. The holes drilled for screws to hold the hard drive bracket in place do not line up to the bracket itself. There are flimsy little plastic clips that broke of when I was inserting the HD. However the HD works. I am looking for a new case to enclose my HD.
I absolutely love my Nike HJ055 Duro headphones. This model is currently unavailable, but a newer model (Aero) can be found here:Philips/Nike Aero SHJ070 Feather Light and Secure Neckband Headphones (Semi-Clear)I'm on my second pair of Nike Duro's. There seems to be a common problem with the cord wearing down where it connects to the flexible plastic of the headphones. Despite this, I did get several years of fairly regular and rough use out of the first pair. If you wrap some good electrical tape around the headphone wire where it connects, you may prolong the life of the headphones. Also, avoid lying down with them on because this puts pressure on that connection as well.They are clearly made for jogging and working out. Resting your head on a workout bench can be slightly uncomfortable with these. Otherwise, they excel at exercise because they don't have any foam parts. The earpads are made of rubberized plastic and they are attached to a flexible band of plastic such that they pivot. The highly flexible, rubbery ear molds work well to keep your the headphones comfortably in place. Overall, they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn that will stay in place when I jog. The sound is also quite good considering the size and price. The Duro headphones are also some of the most attractive I've seen.Overall, I love my Nike Duro Headphones and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to use them while exercising.
I've been using this for a about a month now and using PC Wizard as the bench mark i found that it does almost nothing for your processor temperature but surprisingly it has cool my hard-drive about 8 to 10 degrees which hopefully will let the hard drive last longer. It also easier to place my wrist on the laptop without having it being too hot since my hard drive is directly under one of my wrist. It does gives the laptop a nice angle to type on. It's also nice with the extra USB port so you don't lose one for the fans. The fans were quiet at first but have now started to make some clicking noises when i start it up. After a few minutes it is no longer audible. Im not sure if the reason is because i have gotten use to the sound or it just needed a few minutes to warm up for the clicking to stopped. Otherwise it's comfortable quiet. I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5 because it did almost nothing for my processor temperature, which was what i was hoping it would lower.PS. I have a Dell Inspiron 6000, which is 15.4 inch for those of you who don't know, and it sticks out maybe a total of 1 inch of the two sides and a little in the back but it doesn't bother me at all. It's very sturdy with rubber balls on the bottom so it isn't going anywhere.
I love this thing! I read at least 2 pages of these reviews before purchasing and they're mostly right. Some people mentioned having sound issues but mine has worked fine. Set up was a breeze! Just put the CD in and it installs itself. A lot of people complained about the clip but it's really not a problem at all. The back part of the clip can be pulled out to fit over the top of the lap top. There's a little piece of rubber that fits around the backside of the clip to hold it in place. I have a Dell latitude D630 and it fits perfectly with the rubber thing. The picture is great and the Logitech software is very easy to operate. Great buy for the money! Oh and it works flawlessly with skype! (which is what I wanted it for!)
I bought this filter to remove UV light from my images and afford an extra ounce of protection for my $50 lens. Let's face it; I have no way of knowing whether it works or not: I can't see UV! And it hasn't protected my lens yet; that's an insurance function. So yeah, it's working great! Fits well. Looks classy. Nothing to it. Yay!
I bought this card six (6) years ago back when 2 GB was a lot of memory and this was one of the fastest memory cards available.I still have and use the card and it's never given me any problems. Needless to say, the price has dropped considerably. I've never had any problems with any Sandisk product.
It only took a few days for me to realize the 16mb flashcard provided with my Nikon Coolpix 990 was not up my storage needs.Enter the 256mb viking card. On the camera's &quot;fine&quot; mode, I have storage capacity for more than 160 images -- more than enough for any photo session or vacation I can imagine.This card offers good value for your storage dollar and a solution to the recurring insufficient memory problem.
Of course it doesn't create S-video out of composite, stupid!I'm amazed at people who don't get it sometimes. This device is areal dandy for hooking things up to your home entertainment system,and for connecting things to the computer it can't be beat. I have atuner to play my Mp3's through, with bookshelf speakers, analogcamcorder, VCR, remote feed cameras from a company called X-10, allsorts of stuff. S-video is only used for other S-video connections.You can buy a gizmo which will convert AV into S-video, right here atAmazon, but it costs about a hundred bucks and isn't worth it becausethe quality doesn't improve. It just eliminates a connector on onepart of the system. Instead of plugging and unplugging things fromthe back of my computer I just have this one switchbox and reach upand punch a button down. I have one on my computer and one on my homeentertainment system, and it works on either system quite well. Whatis cool about reaching around into the back of your system wheneveryou want to change something because of a lack of connections? Forthe computer sound system it gives you the flexibility of inputting tothe line-in, and if you have an All-In-Wonder video card or two, likeI do, you can hook up arrangements for sound video input, as well ashaving a firewire. For [the money] this thing is a great piece ofequipment, and if I didn't think so I wouldn't have two-count`em, two-of them in my house already.
Although it was a little bigger than I realized, it worked out perfect for me as I could also place other accessaries such as a camera and charger in the case. I'm in the military and when I go on a deployment I need a case that can be packed and tossed at a moments notice. The Pelican laptop case is nothing but proven durability.
I got this to use in my studio, but it's so portable I've found I can take it all over the place with minimal hassle. It keeps my Ipod charged, the sound is good for small light speakers, and it comes with a useful little bag and a plethora of adapter sleeves for various Ipods (not needed in my case.) It's a basic piece of electronics that works well.
I purchased this for scrapbooking 12X12 pages but it is good for large magazine images & for working on several historical photos at the same time. I am in collections of the Eastside Heritage Center in Bellevue, WA. It cuts time and has extra bells and whistles for merging photos to catalog thumbnails and publishing photos.
Hard to beat the price for two batteries. The shipping was fast as well.
I purchased this unit for my TiVo phone hook up and it only worked for three months. It is not worth the headache!
With this 1GB drive you never need burn a CD-Rom again. Why bother? This holds 50% more than a standard CD, and it doesn't require you to have a CD burner or a blank CD lying around.I've found that this drive really hits the right balance of size and cost. It is big enough to do most jobs, and it is small enough that if you had to replace it, it would not be a big deal. I often use it to move Powerpoint presentations from one computer to another, or to transfer music or video.Haven't used one before? You pull off the cap and plug the drive directly into your computer's USB port. (You don't need any software or drivers to preload - just plug it in to any computer.) When it is plugged in the computer automatically recognizes it as a new drive right on your desktop. I.e. Go to your "My Computer" section and it now shows up as a new drive. You then treat it like you would any other drive -you can just drag and drop files to it.One final note: the place where a line attaches is on the drive body itself, and not the cap. This is good because if you attach it to something it won't slide out of the cap leaving you with an empty cap tied to your neck (or keychain) with no drive...And finally, I think this is a great present for non-techies. My parents have finally become converts and they use this all the time.
i ordered 2 of these subs to put em in da doors of my 2001 nissan altima.i set everything up and i only needed the subs and when they came i measured them an they r 6.5 inches NOT 6..and 1 of the screws was jacked up an i could even use it if the subs were the right size.so know that these are 6.5 inches
This cable works really well, and the picture and sound when using it are great. I've used it with a Blu Ray player, PS3, and computer, and it works well with all of them.
I bought this product on November 2010. Some of reviews pointed out the power supply do not provide enough power to HD over 160GB etc. The package included power supply "model: SPP34-12.0/5.0-2000, Ausgang:12V 2000mA, Output 5.0V 2000mA" gave enough power to my old 250GB maxtor HD (model: 6L250R0).
I've worked with PhotoShop for years and have taught courses to help artists use this program in developing their visual references for painting. The Wacom pen tablet opens up a new dimension for artists using PhotoShop. Although it helps if you can draw, it still provides a tremendous advantage in manipulating, combining, and revising photos as reference for paintings. I'm left-handed but use my mouse with my right hand. I really enjoy the feeling of drawing with my left hand again. The 6" X 8" tablet works best for me considering the limited space on my desktop. I've only been using this product for a month but expect it to almost replace most of what I used to do with a mouse for graphic manipulation.
I live in a fairly large metropolitan area and many of the lower FM frequencies that would be available in smaller towns are filled here. That being said, it's difficult to find a frequency to tune into with the Tunecast II. The second problem is sound quality...it's not terrible but it's less than cd-quality sound. Third is the Tunecast II's monstrous appetite for AAA batteries. On one car trip (a total of 6 hours of driving) I changed batteries twice. The secondary problem with this battery hog is that it loses its programmed memory when it loses battery power, forcing you to reprogram the frequencies over and over again. Don't waste your money, I'll be returning mine to the store.
I have tried its recording and used it as the ATSC OTA receiver in the last 3 months. It worked OK so far, except one thing: the player lost channels every few days.It's really annoying that I have to rescan channels every 2-3 days.Upconversion to 1080p doesn't work ( I have a 1080p LCD TV), but can only get 720p or 1080i.Their tech support is lying that 1 in 10K units has this problem (see other review). From the limited number of reviews, the problem of losing channels is prolific (4 out of 7 reviews have this problem). Toshiba, shame on you to put defective products for sale!
I expected this device to fall apart after reading the reviews here, but I've had it for several months, and so far so good. Just a few things to add to the comprehensive reviews already written.- If you're just buying something to grab downloads from your pc, I think the N200 is a winner in every way. Use media player and playlists to sync.- Yes, there's a LINE-IN jack, but it's smaller than the standard 1/8" miniplug. So, if you're planning on doing more recording than downloading, you might want to go with minidisc or a different mp3 unit. (The N200 does come with a 1/8"-to-tiny cable, so you can record from another portable to the N200. But, if you want to record from a full-sized deck, you'll need some adapters).- I often let it run (on FM or mp3) all night long, and while this depletes the battery very quickly, the device has been sturdy enough to survive me rolling over it and sleeping on top of it, as well as dropping it off the side of the bed.- Recording from FM: You cannot just push a record button, because there isn't one. If you're listening to FM and you suddenly want to record, you're going to miss some audio while you scroll to a selection called "FM recording." Still, this unit is very convenient for on-the-go taping.- Don't bother to use the microphone. Poor quality sound.- Unlike Lexar, Creative actually honored the listed rebate. I received my $20 rebate check well within the promised time period.
When I bought this products, I spect a tracking number, it doesnt have, when the product arrived is was a wrong cable. my money was refund, but with a bad experience
Just love high quality keyboards from Amazon ... I am very fast typer and some keyboards just can not keep up and feel Klunky, this definitely does Not, however, prefer the MS8000 now as the charger base has built in USB hub and slicker, as it charges both the mouse and KB together. Logitech diNovo Edge with MX mouse are not matched pair and require separate cradles ... Love this keyboard but desktop space is important ... so give nod to MS8000 as I do not need number pad.
I've been using mine for about two weeks now. Looks great (although not as nice as the...digital flat panel it's next too)- some colors tend to be a little on the light side, but I would not even notice if I wasn't on a dual monitor system.The "auto" adjustment works OK, but I found that with some manual adjustment of the Focus, clock, and H.Position I can get better results - really crisp and clean. Spend a few minutes playing with these settings - if you don't like the results, you can always push the "auto" button!Update: It's been a few months now. Still like the monitor!
I recently sold my Onkyo HT-S760 model to get the 770 and let me tell youit was worth it. This system is untouchable when it comes to HTIB, sureit's not audiophile perfect, it's not ment to be, If you are anaudiophile you are not going to buy a home theater in a box anyways youare going to spend around$2000-$5000 building your own.. It is the bestsystem you could buy for $399 (I got mine at Fry's). The Prologic 2x isa real treat. and the up conversion for Dolby Digital and DTS makes thepot even sweeter.(you can set it so that it will play 5.1 movies in6.1). A feature sorely lacking on the previous model. 6.1 is definetlyworth it, I was skeptical at first when I bought the 760, but now Icannot live without it. The system doesn't handle music that well butit is a home theater system and it delivers on that (I watched thegrudge and actually jumped when the music got loud twice). The remoteis big and will take a few weeks to learn all of the features even forsomeone like me who had owned Onkyo's previous model. Onkyo is the onlyHTIB company I would buy from, I had Sony HTIB's but now they arehorrible. Every one I have tried needs the volume to be up to 35- 40just to be heard. This system is extremely powerfull,, and extremelyimpressive, they actually out did themselves with 1 coaxial , and 3optical inputs.. This is the one to own, I cannot believe I got thismuch power for only $399. Make sure to upgrade the speaker wire, andsub cable to Monster and you will be good to go.
You don't need to spend 30 dollars or more for a HDMI cable like some electronic stores want to charge you. This $1.71 cable works just fine!
This was a Christmas Gift for my Mom and when she tried it out the sound was amazing. She loves it. She blasted her music the rest of the day while cooking Christmas dinner and dancing in the kitchen.
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 modem after Time Warner Cable started charging $4.00 per month for the cable modem they issued with the service. I bought it because it was on their list of supported modems customers may purchase to overcome the monthly fee. However, I didn't realize until I purchased the modem I needed support for telephony because I have both Time Warner broadband internet service and digital phone service.This device does not support both.I say this not as a criticism of the product but a heads up to anyone who may be looking to buy a cable modem for the same reason.
Do not buy this product , it is a total waste and all the components are in many cases not suitable for the camera SONY DVD DCR 408
Hooked this up to my PS3 and it worked perfectly (after I realized that I needed to reset the video settings on the PS3, user error only!). Shows a great picture, much better than the AV cables that the system came with. Shipped very quickly. Would definitely recommend for this game system. I'll probably be ordering more of these cables for my 360 and wii!
I owned a CX4600 for a couple weeks and learned a lot about color printers. I wanted a printer that had individual cartridges with the print head in the printer, not in the cartridges, and I wanted to be able to refill them. This printer seemed to fit the bill but it didn't.The reason is that Epson's excellent DURABrite inks are pigment based, which makes them waterproof and last a long time, but all the color refillers are dye based which means you're giving up the big advantage of this printer if you choose to refill your cartridges. I decided to return the printer before trying to see how it would work with dye based inks.I was also initially disappointed in the automatic color copies to photo paper. The blacks were not very black. Searching the web, I found out why. If you tell the printer that you have photo paper, it does not use the black ink but instead uses all three colors to approximate black. Simple solution: tell the printer you are using plain paper and now you get a MUCH better copy on photo paper! It has higher contrast and looks more like the original.One of the previous reviewers observed that there was a lot of black ink left when the colors had run out. Now you know why.My only complaint with this printer is the high cost of ink but it works great. I also was concerned that the ink jets would clog up (a lot of reviewers claim this) and they are very hard to clean.
my father has these speakers. they sound incredibly clear. they have two horn tweeters that provide the greatest amount of detail i've ever heard in a pair of speakers. they need the right amount of power though so make sure you have the wattage in your amp. these speakers are what i judge the quality of all other speakers.
The mouse is great. Comfortable, but since I have small hands, it's a BIT larger than I'd like. But the thing that truly makes this mouse stand out is the wheel. It's got bearings in it and can freely spin, so reaching the top and bottom of extremely long pages goes by with the flick of a finger. Once you get used to the free-wheel, you'll never want to go back to another mouse.
It starts popping every time there's a screen transition between my xbox and the tv (breaking signal then reconnecting and making a weird popping noise) The end piece broke off randomly one day for no reason. Would not buy again
Bought this camera after using 2 previous Kodak digitals. I was looking for something with higher quality pix and ability to do wide angle shots. I was floored by the quality of the pix with this camera. Crisp, clear shots, and easy to use. Highly recommend!
This USB drive is very nice for storing data, but what the instructions for it don't say that is that putting 150 of these together to make a fine jacket would allow you to store over 150GB of data, plus get you into a swanky Italian restaurant by just adding a tie and some slacks.It's also impact resistant. The jacket, that is.
Not a ton of capacity, but most bags with detachable wheels are like that. It has a nice internal pocket arrangement, the wheels are smooth rolling and it's fairly lightweight. The construction is high quality with nice leather and I really like that it has an optional shoulder strap, something that is important for me. I was not sure I would like the color, but when I got it, I fell in love with the fabulous 1960s Pan Am aqua blue. So stylish; I get many compliments and people asking "Where did you get that great bag!?'
I needed a new radio for my barn and this one is perfect: it is small, has preset buttons making it easy to change stations, it has am/fm, tv and weather - all features I was delighted to find in one unit. The fidelity is more than fine for this application. The only improvement would be a little more volume but it's fine for a closed room.
Great sounding portable speakers! Love that it charges my ipod. Just wish it had a remote.
Arrived in a reasonable time. One thing I was not happy about it had been opened and perhaps returned. It was quoted in the description as new but was a returned item as box was resealed.
I love this bag. If you find you change lenses relatively often, not having to put the bag down is a great option.The same concept can apply to just being wary of not having your bag with you at all times; I find that when you have the normal, clunky camera bag, once you put it down to get something out, it tends to stay on the ground until you're done with whatever you took out if it. With the slingshot, it's comfortable and accessible enough that you just sling it to your front, get what you need and sling it back.The only drawback is that it's a little small, even the 200. It's *possible* to fit my DSLR with a 70-200mm attached to it, but it makes everything else difficult to cram in. The current setup I can fit in my bag is:Main compartment:* 70-200mm lens* 10-22mm lens* 2x telextender* DSLR with 50mm prime attached to it; also has vertical battery gripTop compartment:* External Flash* Cheapie kit lens (comes in handy)* RemoteFront pocket:* lens cloth* extra battery* extra lens capsI'd prefer to stick the camera back in with whatever lens I want on it, but it wouldn't fit with my setup - so whenever the body goes back in the bag, off comes whatever lens I have on it, and on comes the 50mm prime.This bag gets a 5 anyway, because not having to remove the bag is a big plus for me. Not having to put the bag down every time I want to switch lenses actually encourages me to switch them in the first place, which actually improves my photography.Highly recommended.
This was a very good purchase, I particularly enjoy the I pod feature.
the Huey pro produces reasonably accurate profiles. I have never used a professional colorimeter, but have used an early, inexpensive version of the Spyder and Photocal and "Huey is a noticable improvement. I use it with a Dell 2707 WPf. the Huey's main short coming is profilng contrast/brightness. I still have to manually adust these with more than tweaks. On my monitor the Huey sends the contrast/brightness in the wrong direction. Colors are very good and consistant.
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!
Plugged it in, plugged in peripherals, it works. One of the easier hardware installations I've done for my home PC. There was one feature that was particularly interesting: the AC adapter is designed so it sticks out to the left or right of a surge protector, rather than up or down and taking up two plugs worth of space like many AC adapters. Not a big deal, but a nice little detail.
Bought this to save a few dollars and really wasted a few dollars instead. While it does fit my gps with no issues it will not charge to more than a quarter way and that took two days while using my car charger. I guess now I am forced to buy the Garmin battery. I wouldn't recommend this battery to anyone.
I wish I'd read the reviews on Amazon and PriceGrabber before purchasing the U.S. Robotics 8054. I bought mine off through TigerDirect (one of Amazon's sellers for this product), and all twenty-something reviews there were favorable, so I took a chance, despite the fact that I have no experience with U.S. Robotics products. (Stupid to only go off of twenty reviews on one site.)Three weeks later, I'm so frustrated that I could throw the thing off the third-story balcony. Set-up was easy, and configuring a network key wasn't that hard at all, but I've no end of problems with the router ever since. The network gets dropped several times a day, sometimes several times an hour, which makes it incredibly hard to get any work done, especially since, as a web designer, I often do large uploads and downloads to FTP sites. I can't count how many times I've had to run up and down the stairs resetting the thing. I tried upgrading the firmware on my wireless adapter, tried changing the wireless channel the router uses, tried enabling and disabling WEP, tried setting it to only use an 802.11g signal...tried everything. The thing still reboots itself constantly.As of this morning, the thing won't work at all. I've got two computer hard-wired to the thing with cat5 cables, and suddenly now they're not able to connect to the network or even the router itself (using the router utility). I've tried changing the cables, resetting the thing to factory defaults, even unplugging the thing a half dozen times, but with no luck.Since their call center is only open Mon.-Fri., I've written to U.S. Robotics tech support to resolve the issue, and am waiting to deal with that nightmare (if the other reviews here on USR tech support are to be believed).
These are really great speakers for the size. Those expecting room blasting sound are looking at the wrong type of sound projection devices. Sure you'll have warped sound if you jack up the sound to max... why would anybody want to do that anyway? For your desk, your room, play or work space at reasonable sound level, these are darn incredible. Hey, I paid $149 for being an Early Adopter gadget freak! For what Amazon is charging, these are a super deal. No bigger than the size of a book, lighter than a book, you unfold it, plug it in (or use AA batteries), plop in your Rev 1 or Rev 2 iPod and you'll be amazed at the quality of sound and bass. Noting the convenience, wow and cool factor, all you iPod owners should have one!
It worked for a couple of moths then the top two ports quit working!. Don't waste your time or money on this piece of crap. I just ordered aPlugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter)by Plugable Technologies, It's Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars with a 1,053 reviews!
We bought this set last October, and the quality of the picture still amazes me. What a step up from a direct-view HD set!!! Like others, recommend the neutral setting - vivid is just too strong. Also recommend this set over the XBR models!
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.
very cheap. doesn't stick too well. falls off fast.leaves residue on the keyboard.
I am very happy with this purchase. It fit myCanon SX30IS 14.1MP Digital Camera with 35x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 Inch Wide LCDperfectly. I was looking for a neoprene case for my camera and this had it all. Keep in mind this is a camera case only, no extra room for batteries and memory cards. I was looking for something to protect my camera while I placed it in a day pack or backpack, this is perfect.
Looks good but doesnt keep a charge more than a couple of hours. might be good for a childs first in case they loose it or mistreat it but If a serious music listener, may want to spend the $ TO GET IT NEW.
I work professionally as an actor and use this recorder quite religiously for rehearsals and various note taking. I've also used this for lectures in college. I love the USB feature built right in to this thing. The quality is quite good and picks up a lot of noise even from a relatively far distance. The beeping can be distracting in quiet environments and I wish the cataloging feature (when plugged into a computer) was a little more user friendly, but this device certainly does its job and I've been very satisfied with the quality of my recordings in my 4 years of use so far.
2X High Speed USB Floppy Disk DriveThe 2X USB Floppy Drive is the fastest of its kind. Double the speed of a normal floppy disk drive.In my testing, I transferred a 1.3MB file in 32 seconds, versus 1:04 seconds for a SmartDisk Floppy drive. This floppy truly is 2x as fast!
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.
You will NOT be happy with this! This is incredibly buggy on both the hardware and software side. Royal will NOT respond to your inquiries for help with this product (they say they will, but trust me on this one). The picture you see isn't even the DV2, it's the DV4. If you must buy a Royal PDA, get the DV4, but you will be frustrated and disappointed if you get this one. Run, don't walk, from this item!
Set-up was easy with the auto-detect utility. Be sure you get the DSL filter from your phone company, because the modem will not work if you plug it directly into the phone jack. At first, this modem created an immediate IP assignment conflict between two devices which rendered internet access useless. I had read about the improved EU (European) firmware offered through ftp.dlink.pl. I went to the site and upgraded the firmware which immediately resolved the IP address conflict. The 4.00 EU firmware also provides an improved interface and improved features like static IP assignment to connected clients. The built-in dynamic DNS feature worked very well. Initially, the modem did not allow access to a connected web server despite the dynamic DNS being set-up correctly, along with Port Forwarding. The access problem only occurred when an attempt to gain access was made WITHIN the modem's network. Once I tried accessing the client from outside the network, the system worked well. Overall, the features work as described and this device saves you from having to have a DSL modem and Wireless Router. I am disappointed that D-Link does not offer the EU firmware on their North American website, nor does it offer the Australian model which have has Draft N wireless (versus B/G).
Just received 2 x 1 GB kit in the mail, installed it and nothing, power on, no POST, no Beeps. Called PNY's tech line went through the phone steps to get live support, just to be given their voice mail :( very unhappy
I would said this is the best mid ATX case I ever have with nice paint job and body so light weight that I can carry 2 in both hands.
I wanted only canon after owning Panasonic, Sony &amp; Fuji Cameras, Canon Simply does it great ! Menus are awesome &amp; software is even better.A lot of people didn't note this ! Canon has great video quality, with A75 you can zoom before starting to record the video. It beats my $1000 DV Camcorder !!!!!!!!!!!Canon Pic quality requires no further explanation. Esp with Canon i960 printer, it is fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!1. I picked A75 over A 70 becos of bigger LCD, 9-point AF, nice very useful pre-set pic modes like indoor, beach, foliage etc.2. I picked A75 over A80 becos of better video mode (640), less heavy, brighter/bigger LCD screen, cheaper.3. I picked A75 over S1 IS becos of AF Assist Lamp &amp; less purple fringing.4. A75 uses AA batteries as opposed to S50/S60. Also, S50/60 doesn't support lens attachments easily. A75 costs half of S50/60 &amp; produces equally good pics.5. My next replacement will be New model that replaces S1 IS with 5MP, AF Assist-lamp &amp; cheaper Memory card of 2-4GB capacity, for now i am very happy with A75.
Great product, convenient in many different countries. One note is to make sure you carry an extra fuse in the event you should blow one. Very easy to use and change them, though.
Who ever designed this should get an award! Swing over shoulder. Slide around. Unzip and pull out camera. Top load. Cannot fall out. XT,24-105L 75-300 50mm 430EX charger xtra batt. usb cable and room for more in a small bag [fully padded]! Thank you very much. AMAZON of course!
This camcorder has incredible high definition picture quality and it's very easy in use. It is very small that makes it very convenient to carry it with you everywhere. Because of the small size it is a bit difficult in the beginning to handle it well and control the zoom but after some time you are getting used to it with no problem. The lack of HDMI, and microphone input are minor shortcomings for this camera as you can also have HD quality to your TV with component connection and you very rarely will need to use external microphone in a small non professional camcorder like this. In contrary to the theoretical characteristics, it shoots great in low light indoor environments. For very low light environments there is the flash light. The image quality in general under any circumstances it's just perfect. The only serious weakness is the motor noise from the tape that is recorded along with other sounds from the microphone in sillent environments. Other environment sounds are captured great in very detail. The battery is also limited but having a second one you can easily solve this problem. However not using the player mode much and avoiding the integrated screen to shoot, one battery pack could be enough for one day moderate use. I think it's the perfect camera for general purpose.
I bought this printer approximately 2 years ago (2004) and, after only a year, it no longer prints! I now just use it as a scanner. I can't use the copy or print function because the ink doesn't come through to the page! I replaced the ink twice with all new Epson cartridges, thinking that it may be a malfunction of the ink, but it still doesn't print. This is the same thing that happened with the Epson CX5400 I convinced my cousin to get. Hers doesn't print either...so I know it's not just me. The scanner works great, but that's all its good for now. I do like Epson products, but this one really disappointed me and I don't think I will buy another Epson. I am currently on Amazon looking for another printer. And I thought I should warn everyone!
My parents purchased this router because their former Netgear router mysteriously stopped turning on after being plugged in. In addition to a wired desktop (which worked nicely), they had a Macbook for around the house. Thinking the router worked nicely, albeit a little slow, they happily surfed the internet using both a wired desktop computer and a wireless Macbook.Then I came for a visit and found out that all this time they were using the wireless connection from our neighbors! This would explain the slow wireless speed. I reset the DIR-615, reinstalled the firmware, and went through the setup process again. The result was the same: Slow speeds and intermittent dropouts. I spent a good 45 minutes on the phone with tech support, but they could find nothing wrong and chalked it up to my Macbook.I tried a number of things including resetting the router, reinstalling the firmware, changing channels, assigning unique IP addresses, etc.In frustration, I decided to reconnect their older Netgear WGR router and toss the DIR-16 out the window. For some strange reason, the WGR decided to work! I spent 2 minutes configuring it and now I'm back to the fast speeds and solid connection I'm used to.I can't speak for PC based laptops and wireless setups, but if you're using a Macbook/10.5, I definitely DO NOT recommend the D-Link DIR-615.
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!!!!!!!!!
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.
Super camera. Great picture and sound for such a little camera. Posted first video on Youtube.
I purchased this cable at the advice of other reviewers. It was delivered quickly and works great with the new Samsung 32" LCD HDTV and Philips DVD player DVP5982. Highly recommend. Note that if you order two cables, vendor charges same shipping charge for each item separately. But at total price of $6 each inclusive of shipping, you can't go wrong with this item.
Bought this player for my Samsung 40" HDTV LNT4053 and was VERY disappointed to learn that this player will NOT play the latest DVD double-layer disks. I thought the up-conversion was good until I bought Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD player. Sony beats Samsung hands down for the same price. Trust me on this and Buy DVP-NS77H/B which plays ALL formats including Double Layer.
I bought this product some time ago.After connecting it on my TV and VG console, everything was fine.But I had to move my TV from its wall spot.When I reconnected the cable, it stopped working.I tried everything... switching the ends positions, leaving it alone for some time, using other appliances... nothing was successful.This cable simply stopped working.I bought other cables and they are working perfectly.I do recommend staying away from this product.
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.
I really loved the style and compactness of this keyboard/mouse at first, but then noticed after a few months how the mouse because so extremely sensitive. You can barely lay your hand on it without it clicking when you don't intend to click it.The keyboard is a little small for fingers (ok I'm 5'9" so maybe it's just me) and honestly, I spilled an increment of water on the keys once, and about 2 or 3 months later certain keys didn't work anymore. That might be my fault (but I swear the water was barely a few drops). Also finally, the letter "e" sprung loose and the key sticks up, so I am unable to use it without repositioning it each and every time. I would say I am NOT the type of typer that pounds the keyboard either, not at all.So with all these problems, I am going to have to trash it, which seems a real waste when I paid over $100 for this unit.
I have spent hours comparing prices and specs for a digital camera, got to the shop, the salesman recommended this camera and bought it. Great buy, the photos are excellent and the camera is easy to operate. By the looks of it I might need to buy extra Flash Card and Reader but for now this works for me.I would strongly recommend this camera to anyone interested in buying a first-time camera, get the features but dont pay the topend pricesFrancois
I bought this volume controller for my mom for Christmas because she was constantly using the remote control to turn down the TV during commercials. Now she has gotten used to letting the volume controller do the work for her.
This brush does what it is supposed to do. However, when compared to competing products I feel it is over-priced. I really prefer the older DiscWasher cleaning system. However, since the latest DiscWasher brush is now made in China from cheap materials it is useless.
I bought the Garmin eTrex so I could go hiking without getting lost.This is a great protective unit, I can fully see the screen, and it has protection from rough use I subject my great things too.
works great and with speed!! no installation needed for Windows XP............like the small size, when not in use-store right on desk next to monitor!
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.
Using it with an original Blackjack. Full stereo reception was great. Transmitter is strong enough to use from San Francisco (through Oakland) to Alamo. Never had to change the station. One thing I noticed is the display continued to blink, even after making the Bluetooth connection, but everything seemed to work fine. Haven't had a chance to use the hands-free mode yet, so I have yet to test the microphone.
A low price subwoofer that meets all of my sound requirements. As much extra bass as I need while not overly large in size. Easy hookup.made this a good choice.
I live in Miami so its obviously very hot down here, i have the round plate which you're supposed to mount the suction cup to instead of the windshield but i was driving another car that day and switched it without it... 3 days later i thought it had grown roots to the windshield, i had to get a knife to pry it off, i still have some rubber stuck to the windshield and ofcourse the mount no longer sticks to anything. so now i have to buy a brand new one. It's funny how garmin knows this happens and no matter where you buy the replacement mount it automatically comes with the charging cable (which is what costs the most from both pieces) ironic huh? yeah right...
I bought this printer used . I did not want to go crazy and get an expensive printer for photos. I was a little hesitant buying this since it was used but this printer did not disappoint me. I always wanted a printer that had the card slot in it so if I don't want to turn on the computer I don't have to. It is on screen. It prints beautiful pictures. Great Buy
nice headphones. good fit -they stay put, great sound, and excellent build quality.
Cable works just as it is suppose to. No problems at all. I wouldrecommend this cable for anyone who has an older tv and computer.
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!
I bought this camera from Amazon and initially I was disappointed when I got it, because it works on 2 AA batteries. I purchased a battery charger and 4 rechargeable batteries. This was an additional expense but I came to terms with it, soon.The camera itself has been nothing short of great. I started out as a beginner and took some pretty decent photos. At an amateur level now, I can safely say this camera has a few good settings that allow you to take good quality pictures. Even on 'Auto' mode, try toggling with/without flash and the macro mode and it gives you nice results. I've had this camera for 2.5+ years and haven't felt the need to buy a new one. You can have a look at some of the pictures I took with this camera:http://www.flickr.com/photos/samyuktha/
This is a very nice LCD monitor... good for playing 16:9 videos/DVDs or just general desktop work. Great image, great pircure, solid colors, no noticable pixel/dot. Just a great monitor at a great price.
I usually don't like spy or noir novels. But this one was cleverly elaborated. It is not Pulitzer, but nevertheless it is entertaining and you may want to give it a try, especially if you are looking to read something in the genre.
I bought this for my husband because his mom has them and they work great, these are a Christmas present so he hasn't used his yet but has tried his mom's and they work so much better than any other sound amplifiers he has tried, these are the best...worth the money!!
Helped me set up both my home theater and my car audio system.Pro's- Does the job as promised- Easy to use-Buttons layed out wellCons -Could be a bit more soild(thicker plastic?)-Charging me extra for a case?(kind stupid at least give me a vinyl case)
My poor 11 year old daughter was disappointed not once, but twice, with this product. I bought her one for her birthday; it worked for one day. She liked it for the few hours it was working, though, so I exchanged it for her. Amazon was wonderful and shipped a replacement the next day. This one we were even more gentle with; it worked for 2 hours! She is very disappointed. This item has to have the worst quality control ever. i have been purchasing electronics from Amazon for over 10 years and have never had such lemons! BUYER BEWARE!
Works really fine on my camera (Nikon D50) LCD.On the other hand it worked terribly on my PSP (eg. changed some colors) and I had to take it off. I tried to use it on my mobile phone, but it fell off itself after a week.
The Harmony remote is fantastic. I use it exclusively for my media electronics. I have no need for my other remotes. If you know how you turn on the TV, DVR, DVD with your multiple remotes you can program the Harmony in about 20 minutes or less. After programing, my Harmony worked flawlessly. Time Warner has since changed the interface for the cable/dvr, but I have had to make no changes to the Harmony remote. One button for all functions. The only negative is that once in awhile I have to turn on the backlight to make sure I hit the right button. On the other hand, there is a backlight and over time, I'm sure I'll have all the buttons memorized.
I just received my pair of Arriva Headphones and immediately put them to use. I was a little nervous with all the instructions they come with (after all, they are just headphones), but I had no trouble getting them quickly fitted to my head and ears. I know some have problems with the sound, but I think they sound fine. (Note: I'm no sound expert.) I will say the sound seems to have a "live" sound to it, with a bit of added bass. But I love a lot of bass, so it's not a complaint. They are a $30 pair of headphones, so I'm certainly not expecting the same sound quality from a $200 pair. A really big plus is that they fit in my ears so well that I can't hear myself sing...this is a very good thing! They stay very well put. I run in a pony tail, and these headphones aren't even noticeable on the back of my head. I've been searching for a while now for a pair of headphones that are inexpensive, stay put, and sound good. I've found all of the qualities in the Arrivas.
I bought this bag because I prefer the comfort and support of a backpack as opposed to a shoulder bag. The bottom compartment is a perfect fit for my Olympus E-510 with a 14-42mm lens attached (with lens hood!) and the 40-150mm lens, along with the battery charger and power, usb, and videos cables. The outer pocket was able to hold the card reader, and extra memory card and battery. The E-510 body and lenses are smaller than most other DSLRs, so check the internal dimensions of the bag before purchasing. I was able to fit the camera manual and quick reference guide into the elastic webbing in the top compartment, leaving the rest of the top open for some food or a light jacket.I really like the fact that this backpack doesn't look like a camera bag and thus may avoid attention from thieves. Also, you cannot take anything out of the bottom camera compartment while the backpack is being worn. Someone can still steal the things from the outside pocket, but at least your camera is secure.The straps are very comfortable, and the backpack includes both a sternum strap and a waist strap, which seems a bit of overkill since you really can't carry to great of a load in this bag. Construction quality seems very high, and all the seams seem strong and secure. For the person who favors high mobility and does not carry too much equipment, this backpack is a great choice.
I am becoming more and more familiar with this beautiful remote. I will cover a few of the aspects so people can understand the great value in this remote.This remote comes with a rechargable batterey, USB cable, charger plate, startup disk, and of course the remote. Make sure to charge the remote when you get it so you can enjoy it that evening.I was familiar with the basic setup of this remote since I have the Harmony 360 remote with green backlight. I was looking for something with a little classier presentation for my living room. The 880 has the sleek looks and colorful interface. The black design makes it almost unnoticeable among other remotes. Installing the program was easy and it quickly went online to check for any new updates which there were. Once that was out of the way I was able to do basic setup. Like I said I was familiar with the basic setup. First off make sure that you have the model numbers of every product you are registering with the remote. Logitech has an excellent database that has thousands of different products registered so finding your product is very simple. I have some newer products so I was happy that they were all registered. Now if you have a Playstation 3 or any other device that uses bluetooth you are out of luck. The remote only works on the standard signal. During the setup process the program asks a couple of simple questions regarding your knowledge and familiarity with setting up devices. These questions are to help the program better assist you. Once you have all your devices logged in the program will come up with what activties are best suited for those devices. Whether it's watching movies or t.v., playing games, or listening to music. After you are finished assigning the responsibilities to each group you will be asked to connect the remote via USB cable. The computer will then link up with the remote and update the remote to your programs. Once that is done it's all about testing to make sure the devices turn on like they are supposed to. Some times it's all about trial and error since many new HD t.v. have many inputs that can make it confusing.Using the remote works like a charm. Not only does it become adequately familiar with all it's assignments it also seems to know each device better than you could have imagined. For instance I have a dvr cable box. The cable remote has many different menus and assignments that can take a while to get used to. Transitioning to this remote was simple as can be. The volume and channel changing controls are in a very good location. But also the menu and display buttons make this remote seemingly simpler than my cable remote. I have went from having four remotes to just two now. The other one is for my playstation 3. Life is very easy now and I don't have to look for what one works for volume and what one changes channels. Also the remote senses movement as it's interface lights up when you lift it. Talk about smart.Overall I would say this is an excellent value for anyone looking to invest in a universal remote. If you are tired of having several remotes for many different tasks or if you have a confusing univeral remote this one is your best buy. Now the price may seem steep for a remote but I believe it's a great value. If you are like me and have a new hdtv this remote is an excellent value especially on Amazon. Considering most stores will charge you at least 20-30% more. Make life a little simpler and make your living room a little classier.
It came when promised. It protects my Zune without being disruptive. The strap is great because it makes it handy at the gym.
These are good, i have k271mkII and k-240 and Sennheiser 518 and many small ones, the K 240 has better bass and and 518 is much better, but little compromising on the rest. The 271 is awesome on everything except the lows, i mean if you are a rock and roll and classic guy these will be good, but if you are a sort of a person who wants a little more bass bang the 240 are good, and the Sennheiser 518 sound completely different they are good too, but i find the 271 more crisp and clear. And ya they are made in China which kind of ruins the whole wow part, they are comfortable, i like the detachable cable part.
This flash improves the pictures I take by a noticable amount. Once you learn how to control the flash and bounce it of different surfaces, you will never want to go back to the built in flash.
Just put it in a tape player and you can plug in an MP3 or Ipod to it. Sound is as good as your speakers are and it keeps playing with auto reverse.
Yes, you're basically trading real-world currency for Microsoft currency. If you keep the exchange rate in mind as you spend the MS Points, then you'll know how much you are spending.Many of the items you can purchase (XBL Arcade games) are worth the money, but try before you buy: all games have a trial version.
In the world of HDMI if the signal doesn't make it to the TV than you get nothing. So why have a huge price on a Cable. This Product is great it works and great.
If you need points to buy games, gamer pics, themes, or movies through marketplace, you will need Microsoft points.This card for 1600 points is $20.00 worth of points, so you save a penny!Most people buy their points online through the marketplace, but these make great gifts for the Xbox 360 Game fan who you are not quite sure what to buy them.
The good: Its hardware based encoding design means that the conversion from analog video to mpeg2 is done inside a chip on the device, not by your computer's cpu. It also menas that while digitizing video it doesn't hog your PC's cpu nor does the resulting file need any post processing.The bad: the bundled Ulead editor is a big pain in the back end. If you just want to do quick edits and cut scenes out pretend that the included Ulead software is missing and install VideoReDo instead. (www.videoredo.com)Install was flawless for me on WinXP home. The bundled video capture application on my CD was Capwiz version 3.1 dated February 2004. If you check the Adstech.com web site you can find Capwiz 3.5, which adds "on the fly" capture and burning to optical media, but I suggest everyone buying this device to stay with Capwiz 3.1.ADSTech technical support warned me in no uncertain terms back in Nov 5, 2004 that there were still "stability issues". "Note that many customers have reported stability problems with this version so if you have any problems with it we strongly recommend getting rid of it and going back to version 3.1".Version 3.1 of Capwiz, still offered on the site and I guess for a reason, seems to have everything a user might need, without "feature bloat" or "instability" warnings. Speaking of which, a new beta version of Capwiz 3.6 has been released in mid-December, adding yet more features to the mix like "direct capture into DivX" (mpeg4), but that sends cpu requirements through the roof and defeats the whole idea of a hardware based mpeg encoder because it's you cpu which has to then convert the mpeg2 video sent by the device to mpeg4, thus requiring a 2.4 Ghz. P4.In short: I've found the bundled VideoStudio 7 editing software to be a poor choice. The bundled Capwiz 3.1 is ok and you should use that to save digitized video to your hard drive. Then I suggest you check our VideoRedo for editing.I give this unit 4 stars. It delivers what it promises... decent quality hardware MPEG2 encoding for common people (people doing professional video work will surely need a higher-bitrate capture board). And it comes at a price that anyone can afford.
Worked great with my Razr V3m. It was half the price of the retailers locally even with shipping!
This was a huge disappointment as this unit replaced a great model 9200c. The unit is tinny sound..squeaky belts..most difficult for single sheet feed, due to a rear entry where a compartment must be opened..ends up jamming most of the time. Fax feature is also not very good as it disconnects transmission without reason, then redials. I would not recommend this model
I bought this camera as a gift for my 15 year old daugheter. She loves it for many reasons. It's so slim, she can put it in her back pocket and take it anywhere. It's easy to use and she has gotten a lot of great shots with it. She doesn't print out many of her photos, but emails them back and forth with her friends. Her best friend has a canon elph and the pictures don't look any better than the shots my daughter takes with her new Casio. The only problem we have ever had with it is one time the lens wouldn't close when she turned it off. We had to take the batteries out and them put them back in. Then it worked fine. This only happened one time and she's had the camera for about two months now and uses it pretty often. I think this is a great little camera. It takes a nice picture and wasn't too expensive.
I purchased this locally, and tried simple set-up. all looked good, but no wireless device was able to connect through extender to router and internet- despite seeing the extender.The set-up disc could not find the extender; after resetting, it found the extender but gave a funky error message 'wre54g cannot associate with this ap in repeater mode' (presume ap = access point). spent 3 hours with online chat - very polite person, but all to no avail. she suggested the unit was bad. I swapped it at Staples, and tried again. same frustrating nonsensical results.Only good thing I have to say about linksys is their chat system reconnects instantly if router/wireless/internet goes down- and the subsequent session was able to reconnect with same rep and not have to regurgitate my history.Nonetheless- do NOT BUY this unit.I have tried it with xp, mac, vista and all failed.I have a linksys 300N router- maybe the incompatibility is there, but no one suggested looking there (except a review here).
Great job of doing photo work with movie and still picture features for my digital cameras and also works great with my GPS extra maps storage.
I have owned this player (actually bought 3 of 'em) for almost 2 years now. None of them have I had a problem with. After buying the first one and being amazed at how many different types of files it can play, bought one for my mothers house and one for the boyfriends house so that I could watch my movies no matter where I went. Cant beat the results for the price!
I have owned this printer for about 15 months. The only problem I have had is with the rollers not grabbing the photo paper. I searched the manual on line and found that the rollers need to be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Since I have done this I have not had any problems. I have printed over 250 pictures which are high quality prints. I highly recommend this printer!
I am very happy with this camera, or was until it began to go wrong, working for a short time then turning itself off just as I was about to take a picture despite using new batteries.Having been warned that repairs would cost a fortune, I was all ready to buy a new camera. However a very charming young man in the camera shop cleaned up the contacts for me at no charge and now it works perfectly again. I hope this information may be of use to someone else experiencing the same problem.
I bought this thing almost two years ago for my old Kodak Z7590. I knew I was going to replace with with a DSLR one day so this cheap lens was perfect to practice on. The adapter it comes with allows it to screw onto the camera body. I have found a SIGNIFICANTLY wider view from the use of this lens. It did not seem to cut down the quality of photoraphs but does however block the flash.I have since moved onto a Nikon D40 and do not regret buying that old lens for my Kodak. I screwed this lens onto my D40 just because it fit. It increased the angle on that too but with a dark circle around the image. Do not buy this item for anything other than cameras like the kodak Z7590. This does not belong on SLRs because it will cause more harm than good.When used properly this is a good bargain.
Bought this remote from amazon 3 weeks ago. it was used and came with batteries but looked brand new. took 5 minutes to setup for my Hitachi Projection TV and My Sony home theatre System. the code for my Dish network receiver and DVR combo was not on the manual so i make it learn from the original remote with took like another 15 minutes. macros to chage from DVD to TV and TV to dvd took 5 minutes and works like a charm. Favourite programs Is also an awesome featue. Now everything works Perfect and i can not be more happy with this purchse. i locked volume from my Home theatre . there is nothing more i can ask from any remote. paid only 40$ including shipping. Batteries are working fine. it sits on the side table of my couch and does turns only when i put a glass on the table but otherwise no Prblem and i think thats how it suppose to work.
I purchased Gigbit 3COM 3824...Extermely Bad on Gigabit...Many Errors with applications...Exchange Server, Remote Desktop, Loop In Network, Ultimately replaced it with LINKSYS...Much cheaper..but excellent performance,,,I am happy now
I needed a mouse for my new laptop with windows vista (since so many things aren't compatable yet). This works great. It's compact for travel and haven't had a problem yet. Totally worth it!
The Pros: Ever since I replaced the modem I received from my ISP with this device I've noticed faster download speeds. The Wifi signal is strong and the router supports every security and encryption combination up to WPA2 (AES).The Cons: Installation can be a chore for newbies. The first problem is that the firmware that comes pre-installed on the device, as well as all of the documentation provided (a thin quick-install guide, a CD-ROM, and t-shoot info on the American D-Link site), is dated and makes setting it up more difficult than it has to be. And the second problem is that their tech support is in India. Honestly, what the hell are these companies thinking? If I have a tech support problem, do you really think I want to compound it with a language barrier? Worse, their tech support doesn't know anything. Every time I asked a question I would get put on hold while they consulted their reference tools. And even when they did have something useful to say, good luck trying to understand them through the poor phone connections.Here's what a typical conversation was like:Indian operator: What username and password did your ISP give you?Me: I don't have a username or password.Indian operator: What username and password did your ISP give you?Me: I don't have a username or password.Indian operator: What username and password did your ISP give you?Me: I don't have a username or password.Indian operator: Ok, you'll need to call your ISP to get your username and password.Me: The PPPoE connection type isn't working. Why not?Indian operator: Can I place you on hold while I research that?(5 min wait)Indian operator: Ok, what username and password did your ISP give you?Thankfully I knew enough about routers and networking to figure it out on my own after just one call to my ISP to get my Virtual Path and Virtual Channel Identifiers. I have DSL through Embarq, but I don't have a username or password, so they suggested that I use MAC Encapsulation Routing as my connection type. It worked like a charm.Bottom line: This is a great router for those with basic knowledge who are willing to do some research and put in some effort towards setting it up. For everyone else, choose another product that is more friendly towards the newcomer.Edit: If you do decide to buy this product, I *highly* recommend using Internet Explorer (not Firefox) to download and install the 4.0 firmware version from the European D-Link site. The interface is far superior, and it also gives you additional features.
Love this cable, works great. I hooked up my Blue Ray player with it and the picture is great. This is my first time using a HDMI cable, love it.
I did my homework before buying an MP3 Player, and I'm glad I did as the iRiver iFP-195T is great! No complaints. It fits approximately 75 songs and with just one little AA battery you get at least 20+ hours. Once you get the player I strongly recommend going to iriver.com to upgrade the music manager and firmware so you can "organize" the music files into folders on the player. Nice extra feature is the FM turner....never thought I'd use it, but guess what - I did. Overall, great product, small/compact and has a great user-friendly desktop application for transfer and organization of mp3s.
It didn't work. I plugged the cable in, and... nothing. I tried different HDMI input, and still nothing. I finally found that I could sometimes make it work if I fiddled with it a bit while the DVD player was running, but if I turned the DVD player off and restarted it, the cable would go back to not working.I tried a different cable to make sure this cable was the problem rather than the inputs on the TV and DVD players, and everything worked fine. This cable was definitely the problem.
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.
I got this radio yesterday, and for 10 bucks it is pretty good. I use this at work, and it has good reception and clarity. If you need a radio on the go, this is pretty good. It needs AAA batteries
Not a whole lot can be said. It's a six foot HDMI Cable. It's black and 6 feet long. Works great and looks great.
I bought these headphones for my five year old and my eight year old, so that they could listen to their Ipods. The headphones are lightweight but, they are not real small when I pack their carry on bags. All in all,they are much better for the kids ears than earbuds and they are very comfortable,
The system is good for pausing live TV, but that's about it! The other functions are limited and you can't record one channel and watch another at the sametime.Don't spend your money on one of these things until they come with a second TV tuner.
This card works fine in my Canon S60. However, I sometimes have problems inserting it in the camera or my flash-card reader.
It is very effective in blocking the sun from obscuring the camera image.It is easy to install and operate. It pops open for use with a simpletouch on the shield and easily closes or detaches for storage.
I always have a pair or two of retractable USB cables for traveling. I HATE it when you reach into your backpack (aka black hole) and grasp a rat's nest of all sorts of cables which then takes an eternity of your time to untangle. These retractable cables put an end to that. I also think that having the cable snugly housed in the casing prolongs its life. The Belkin is compact, nicely made and seemingly solid. It should last undefinitely.FYI: I found USB terminal terminology terribly confusing and even after looking up the different kinds on the internet, it took me some time to figure out exactly which ones I needed more -- their names aren't exactly intuitive, I fear. The 5-pin Mini-B is one of the most common terminals, fitting in MP3 players (mine is a Creative), many cell phones (not most Nokias, however), external hard drives, geotagging devices and many digital cameras, amongst other devices.
Slim, easy to hook up, plays DIVX, .AVI files great (which is why I really wanted it).Only 1 thing about it drives me crazy - it appears to have a default setting that has a little CLOCK appear playing how far into the movie/tv show you are (1:33, 1:34, etc..) - I am able to manually turn this thing off every time I put in a show but have not been able to have it default as off.Otherwise great deal that I'd recommend.
I have an inkling those who are giving "The Little Friend" bad reviews are those that have read and loved "The Secret History" and were looking for the same exact book rewritten. However, with "The Little Friend", Donna Tartt has proven she can take on another style and succeed. Those that were looking for a mystery or some other brain candy will be disappointed, but those who are looking for a good story about human nature will be interested. I am confused by those who say there is no plot to this story. It seemed very clear to me. This book is not about solving a murder but rather about the summer of one little girl, her surroundings and her broken down and broken hearted family. And besides all this, the normal ups and downs of being a little girl - the excitement of summer, the boy 'next door' who has the secret crush, the imagination, the dread of summer camp, the comfort of relatives homes, etc.. Donna Tartt has done a wonderful job in bringing us in the mind of Harriet and at the same time has brought us back to when we were growing up. Donna Tartt also touches upon heavier subjects, racism, death, grieving etc.. All in all, I enjoyed this book - I felt caught up in the world of Harriet and her small town. However, I took away one star because I did feel as though I was reading a "young adult" novel rather than a book intended for an adult.
I found the Topo! gis product unuseable. I've installed it several times and called tech support for a license. Tech support is a voice message service, where you leave a message and hope that they return your call. Which they didn't. After 6 imploring messages and many many emails, I just returned the product. The box sure is pretty but, thats not really why anyone buys it.
I'll just start right away with some cons: it didn't come with any keychain of any sort for me, I had to attach my own through the loop. And there is slight risk of loosing the cap, which comes off completely, but it isn't loose at all when on, just easy to misplace.With cons out the way, it's GREAT for the price! Sturdy and durable, compact and clean, huge space, works like a charm... I personally don't like that weird program that's installed with the SanDisk flash drives, it bugs the heck out of me when it automatically installs in people's computers, and it's just there... But with this, it's just raw space, a nice 8 gigs, all just for me =D.A definite buy... I just had to throw the cons in, just to be an absolute critic!
5 years ago the choices in buying a single play CD deck were limited only by the balance in your checkbook. Today the worthy contenders are few and far between (sadly, the same is true of FM tuners). So when I stumbled across this offering from Onkyo I was immediately intrigued. After researching this puppy and examining one at a local "hi-fi" shop I placed an order with amazon...and very glad I did.The unit is LARGE, attractively laid out and sonically the equal of anything else I've heard including outrageously overpriced Mark Levinson products. Build quality is excellent, the remote highly functional and with the right ancillary components capable of producing EVERYTHING on that little silver disc. A bargain at $500 and highly rrecommended.
Wanted this filter to protect my lens. Does that just fine.
I am so very pleased with the wireless mouse. I highly recommend using the wireless mouse instead of the mouse pad on the computor. My tendonitis is much better.
I bought this lens going into the facts of having read so many negative reviews. I was in a rush to shoot some sports photos. I know how sometimes reviewers like to over-exaggerate the claims that they are making, and once again they have over-exaggerated the negativity on this beautiful lens. For 80 some odd dollars I was not expecting much, but oh my was I in for a shock, this lens is incredible. Yes the image quality on this lens in comparison to a hig-tech $2000.00 canon lens can not obviously win, but sometimes it came very close to that range of image quality. This lens is capable of producing sharp detailed images, you just have to know how to work it correctly. If you are debating whether or not you should by this lens, debate no more, try it out, you will get some blurry images but that is because you are shooting at extreme focal lengths and manual focus is your worst enemy on this lens. Especially if you are used to taking photos in AF. I would recommend this lens to anyone, professional or consumer buyer.
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.
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 purchased this and the snapstream firefly, and actually wanted to use both at the same time.This product has a lagged response to key presses and its driver gave me a lot more trouble to get working correctly in Win XP.Also, if you use girder software instead of the included software, you still have to load the Streapzap program at startup in order for it to work, which is uneccessary.This one is going to be returned...
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 was a bit perplexed when I first tried to find a "PC Card" to use in my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. The owner's manual mentioned that Compact Flash cards work well, so I went to Staples and bought a SanDisk Compact Flash card for around $50. When I took it to the car, it was clearly too small to fit in the "PC Card" slot. I then asked people at Staples, Best Buy, Radio Shack if they had any PC Cards, they all looked at me like I was crazy. So, I was quite pleased to find this product and some of the other reviews listed. I bought this adapter along with a 8 GB Trancend Compact Flash Card.Here's how I am using the card. I went into iTunes and created around 13 different Genius lists, each containing 100 songs. I then right-clicked on a genius list and selected the "Burn playlist to disc" option. I then selected the "Data CD or DVD" option. I burned one list to each disc (I used a DVD, but I think a CD might be big enough for one list). I then put the Compact Flash card into the appropriate media reader in my computer and created a folder with the same name as the name given to the genius list. I then copied the songs from the just-burned DVD onto the Compact Flash card into the folder. I did this for 13 separate genius lists since that seemed to just about fill up all 8 GB on the Compact Flash card. I then put the Compact Flash card into the adapter and loaded it into the PC Card slot in the Civic. The music started right up, all the folders show up as expected, and the track listing display as expected. Now I'm ready for a long road trip!
The Pioneer PD-M426 operates smoothly and faster than my previous carousel style CD changer. Sound quality is excellent. I had switched to a carousel changer after I moved my previous Pioneer to our bedroom since it didn't have a remote. I will continue to stay with Pioneer.
When I bought this remote about a year ago, I quite liked it. My somewhat technologically challenged wife had a hard time figuring out how to use it because of its rather byzantine design, and I wasn't quite happy with its ergonomics, where you have to twist your hand at a weird angle in order to hold it straight, and to reach some of the tiny buttons. But generally it worked well and did what it was supposed to do.However as time went by, I began to have more and more problems with it. It would reset itself all the time, and it would become progressively more difficult to get it to charge. I'd have to fiddle with it for a while in order to get to that sweet spot on the cradle when it'd finally get the juice, and then two seconds later, I'd hear the dreaded beep of it shifting away and losing connection.I grew to hate it after trying to get the damn thing to charge day after day for months.A few weeks ago I noticed that the charge contacts on the remote began to lose their coating, exposing the underlying plastic. This was simply from placing the unit on its cradle for a year! It became impossible to charge it altogether. I was unable to get anywhere with the store where I bought it, or with Logitech, because I don't have the original receipt anymore. So I simply ended up throwing it out.I quite enjoyed throwing the thing into the trash. Good riddance. I've never owned anything quite as infuriating in my life.
These binoculars offer superb vision and color perception. They are lightweight and focus quickly. Their usability in low light situations is very good. I have been completely satisfied with the product, the delivery and especially the price.
Have used this product for a little more than a month now. I used this to connect my PS3 to a Sony Bravia 40". Excellent results. Value deal !
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.
We bought this camera case as part of a package for our camera (Canon PowerShot A540.) We were very disappointed in the quality. It is rather cheap in appearance, and has poor utility in that when you open the case to take the camera out, whatever is in the accessory pocket (spare batteries, memory cards) is not secured and falls out. (We ended up going to Best Buy and purchased a Lowepro case that has a zippered compartment for the camera, a separate pocket with velcro flap for accessories and a smaller zippered pocket on the flap for memory cards, money, etc. Cost of the Lowepro was about $11.00.)We don't recommend that you include the Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Softcase in your camera purchase. It's a waste of your money.
After purchasing a cheaper USB 2 enclosure from a non-Amazonian source, I returned it since it did not recognize my drive. I am extremely satisfied with this enclosure. You get what you pay for.The Macally enclosure worked perfectly after I installed my 120 GB Western Digital hard drive. XP recognized the presence of the drive and I easily formatted and partitioned it. I was expecting to just have slow archival capability, but I was surprised that the enclosure with the drive is fast enough to play my video files stored on it directly through the firewire link. The enclosure is indeed high quality construction and eye candy to boot! The neon blue status light matches that of my Sony VAIO. The case conductive cooling appears adequate and the silence of not having a fan is a major plus since my SONY is also quiet running. The cheaper unit's fan whinned like a Banshee. The Macally unit sent also has an on-off miniswitch on the case. Kudoos to Amazon and Macally.
I bought this toy about 6 months ago. It worked great in the car on road trips, to keep the kids happy. Over the next few months, more and more movies quit working (locked up, skipped, etc.) The same movies still played fine at home on the set-top unit. After reading more reviews, this seems to be a common &quot;feature&quot;. Needless to say, I returned it and bought a 9&quot; TV/DVD combo that would run on AC or DC. All of the &quot;defective&quot; movies play without a hitch. This one is no where near as small or as cool but it works so that makes the kids and me happy.
As a long-time user of networked media devices (I have three AudioTrons), I was looking for something that would make my DVD collection as useful as my CD collection is. I also recently purchased a high-capacity RAID/NAS box (5.5TB usable), so had plenty of space in which to "back up" my DVD collection (at around 6GB per DVD on average).The EVA8000 was amazingly simple to get working, and although I was initially skeptical of how well it would play ripped DVD's, it does an outstanding job. Most of the technical issues mentioned by earlier reviewers have been resolved, and the EVA8000 will play DVD's with menus, etc. with no (well, very minor cosmetic) problems.As other reviewers have mentioned, you need some level of technical expertise, though not a lot. Mostly, it helps to be familiar with networking and file management. Once you get the EVA8000 set up, anyone can use it.For playing DVD/video, the EVA8000 is outstanding. I'll keep my AudioTrons for audio (CD), as the EVA8000 requires a display (TV) in order to select and play files, while the AudioTrons have front-panel display/controls.
7x50 is about an ideal size for low light binoculars.These will work very well, for astronomy purposes.I paid 30 dollars, with free shipping, here at Amazon.I do not think you can beat the price, considering premium Fujinon? brand 7x50 binoculars, sell for over 10 times that price. (Even medium level quality 7x50 binoculars, cost around 200 dollars.)They may not have fully multicoated optics, and may not be water proof, but at only 30 dollars, they are an excellent deal.
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.
It was bad enough that I bought thousands of dollars of audio-video equipment, but when I added surround sound, it made the whole system just too complicated for my wife to enjoy it. This remote to select that input, that other remote to select that source, etc.She was NOT pleased with me.Enter the Harmony 880 and the problem is solved! Hit "watch TV" and the TV, satellite receiver, A/V receiver -- each component needed-- all turn on and switch to the proper input, source, etc. Same with "watch DVD", "listen to CD", "listen to Radio" or whatever source of entertainment you want.I bought Celtic Woman's new DVD, let my wife try out the remote and play it, and I'm back in good graces again.Thank you, Harmony!
Not just for extending like making a 50 ft. out of two 25 ft.A regular long phone cord brings a phone *plug from the wall to you. This on that same chord brings a phone *jack from the wall to you.For instance buy short 3 foot cords and leave them permanently on the phone and other devices. Now just unplug and plug each device in and out this thing. Which is way faster if it is difficult to unplug wires from the phone itself (because the wire is held onto the phone with locking tabs on the bottom of the phone which takes a long time to unhook).
For the money I paid to Amazon for a pair was a great bargain.My wife and I use them mostly for birding.They're very bright and clear.The only con is that you have to hold it away from your eyes a bit to get vision from sides equalized.
It's a great way to gain points, the fact of being a purely online transaction avoids waiting times for the package to get home, you get your points to instate and safely entered the code in the console interface and I did not have any problem, are activated instantly!
I've always thought that watching tv/movies (dvd/vhs) on a computer screen was out of the question. THe most important part of the puzzle the 'video card' had to be of such a quality that made it impossible to find. Plus, having the 'puter on while watching a dvd/cable can make things annoying. This tuner is amazing...i've since gotten rid of my tv (a 25&quot; magnavox) which did well but took up space and really did nothing more than what this tuner along with a new flat screen monitor can do. Plus i get to keep everything in one place. Games (rugby, football, etc...) are near perfect on the screen, as are dvd's such as the matrix! which can become a big blur if you don't have the right equipment. I recommend the use of a high quality (not high $) flat screen or crt monitor. I have since purchased a Planar 19&quot; from reviews i read. I had the highest rating for clear and concise pictures when viewed as a multi-entertainment screen. If you have any more questions/points that i may have 'glossed over' or forgoten to make feel free to email me.-mikemike
I love the compact camera and printer. We just returned from a trip to canada. Took 1300+ pictures all were great. The zoom is super and the printer doc works great. We also bought the camera bag for this too. This is a must have if you travel alot. The only thing I can say on the down side is... we had to buy a memory card...one didnt come with the camera. But hey...we cant have everything can we. I purchased a 2gig card and have enough room for 4000 pictures. GREAT CAMERA & PRINTER DOCK!!!
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.
This rating is for amazon because I ordered the wrong item, but Amazon made returning it nearly painless even though I opened the item and attempted to install it later finding it was the wrong thing.
I've owned epsons before and they all used ink fast and it was expensive. The overall experience i have with epsons has been fantastic though so I am willing to pay extra. This printer has been great so far. The photos are excellent and the disk printing is neat but i've really only played with it. People say they have problems with ink clogging but i do not use generics and i have not had problems. I have been told to keep it off when not in use and maybe that has helped. And at about $8 a color cartdridge shipped from amazon in a multipack, i am happy to buy the genuine epson ink. Again, another quality printer from epson.
The battery comes pre-charge for the 1st use. But it won't recharge with my Cannon G2 factory charger. I bought the double pack incase one of them decide not to come back. Both of them decided not to come back. It's a POS. thanks for reading. try out the Lenmar(DLC 511) see what you think.
i got this printer 'cause my old HP was jamming, and this one works just fine... though I wish the cardstock didn't shoot out the back! Also, duplex printing on cardstock is a no-go, 'cause the duplex printing mechanism is at the top of the printer, where only regular papers can go. otherwise, it was fine to hook up (and i'm a mac person!), and i love the duplex feature when printing out regular documents. Saves paper. It's slower than I expected too, but that's 'cause I'm printing huge, super dpi images.... I guess that's as good as it gets.
These Sony headphones are my fourth try with wireless headphones, and these Sonys are the best so far. My first wireless headphones were IR based (infrared), which left me totally underwhelmed in terms of sound quality and line-of-sight range. My next phones were Sony's older 900Mhz RF model, which I used regularly for at least three years until last week. These new RF925RK headsets are like awesome compared to the older Sony set. There is little or no background noise (dead quiet), and the ear pads are larger so they completely cover the ears. In fact, the inner ear pads are ergonomically profiled to fit over the ear (asymmetrical - left and right are different). The new Sony uses an induction charging base, which sure beats the heck out of the previous method of lining up those tiny contact pins -- always a hassle. Sound fidelity is not my principal concern, as I am not an audiophile, but clarity and richness is appreciated. These Sony phones sound terrific! Oh, one other thing. I can't stress enough how important it is that Sony wireless Rf phones turn themselves off automatically when you removed them from your head. Also, the Sony rechargable AAA batteries can be replaced with regular Alkaline AAAs in a in case you forget to charge-up these phones.
Very sturdy cable that works flawlessly! If you're in need of a long cable, this is the one for you! Arrived in a few days time!
I have Vonage VoIP service. Call quality is acceptable most of the times. Call quality is bad when I am downloading and uploading torrents. Thought this device may help by managing the available bandwidth well. Followed the instructions, got it installed and was expecting improvements during torrent activity. Made no difference. Call quality remained as bad as it was during torrent downloads and uploads. Tried tweaking few parameters at the console. Did not help. Overall, no improvements by using this device. Going to return it. Planning try Hawking broad band booster and see if that help.
Having this switch spares a lot of groping around trying to change from headphones to speakers. One flick of a switch and you go easily back and forth. I notice no sound loss, interference or distortion.Good, solid product.
I used the fixed album type Case Logic before, and it is difficult to re-arrange the CDs... with the refill, I can add pages easily, remove them, or transfer them to another binder. One thing is that the binder better have a zipper, so that the dust won't go in. The CD pockets are a little tight, but ok. Also, the opening is on the side, rather than on the top for the fixed album type. I also found that you can't drag the center hole of the CD to the right and take out the CD in one step, because the cutting on the sleeve only allow you to move an inch or so. Therefore we need to move it one inch to the right, and then grab the CD's edge and pull it out. However, considering the ease of organization, I still would choose these over the fixed album type. One more hint, you can add the &quot;sheet protectors&quot; (the 8.5 x 11 inch transparent paper protectors), and put any CD's insert, CD-ROM's installation keys in it, and add the sheet protector next to the CD sleeve.
Firstly, this remote is WAY TOO COMPLICATED. I had to call their cust service ph# x4, and the problems still persisted. This remote does not work with an Olevia Flatscreen, despite their claims. So I gave it to my roommate who is really good with electronics, and his comment was "there are many things it won't do, so I would just be ADDING another remote to the pile I already have, no thanks". So that TWO thumbs down from the same household. The unit I got was labeled refurbished, thus it was cheaper, so I thought maybe it was defective. But one of the FOUR service reps I spoke with, said that it wasn't really refurbished. He said that statement was false despite what the ad had said online. First Level Support is in Manilla, Philippines, and second level is in Toronto, Canada. The reps were friendly, but could not get the remote to work consistently. It would work the first time after calling them, but once turned off and back on, all the programming was LOST. ALL FOUR TIMES !!! I LOVE my LogiTech Mouse and Keyboard, but their Harmony Remote isn't worth $5, Much Less $70 !!!
A coworker had one of these Lansing speaker sets and lent it to me for an office party. I was surprised how great it worked with my portable radio in a noisy crowd in a large space. I have bought 2, one for home and one for traveling. It was great for family gatherings where we could hook up our mp3 players and share our playlists. The set fold compactly into its own small cloth bag. It is light, easy to use and offers the versatility of using the retractable cable in the back or the other cable. This is perfect for a small apartment. It fits anywhere. Form and fuction on a budget.
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.
The PMX100 headphones are the eighth Sennheiser headphones I have purchased! I am always amazed at how great Sennheiser headphones sound. You will not find a better sounding headphone for the money.Buy These or the PX100's . You will not be dissapointed!!!!! Bravo Sennheiser!!!!!
Wow - what a HUGE disappointment this mouse is. And so is the Iogear website and tech support - or lack thereof. I received this mouse as an asked-for Christmas gift and it never worked right from the get-go. Thinking maybe I could get it fixed with a little tech support, I called all night to try and get through to Iogear's 24/7 tech support line (as it's advertised on their site) and all I got was an "all circuits are busy" message. To top that off, the "Tech Support Form" link doesn't work - it brings me to a dead page. Even a detailed e-mail (which this review is based on) didn't get a response. Just terrible.As far as the mouse is concerned I've sent it back to Amazon and asked for my money back. After installing the mouse and trying it in different permutations for several days it only worked sporadically at best. To wit:*First off, there was no color to the laser light that I could see. When I first turned it on I got a BRIEF flash of red light through the translucent scroll wheel, then nothing. It *did* seem to be tracking though, which was kinda weird, but I would think that wheel isn't translucent for nothing - and that it should be lit up with the color from the laser.*Secondly XP was still showing a Microsoft mouse as being installed when I checked the hardware profile in the Control Panel. The mouse that was replaced by the GME227RW6 was a Dell wired ball mouse. Why doesn't it show the Iogear mouse?*Thirdly, that scroll wheel didn't light up, and I wondered whether the blue LEDs along the back should be lit. They look like they should be but they aren't.*Fourthly, where in the heck is the "low battery light" mentioned on page 18 of the user's guide? That's the only place anything is said about it, there is no illustration of where it is. As a tech writer I find that eminently annoying.*Fifthly, I had to wail on the left and right buttons in order to get a click to work on-screen. The receiver LED blinked so I knew it was acknowledging the signal, but nothing happened! It was REALLY frustrating. And forget right-clicking, that hardly EVER worked! (And yes, the batteries were freshly charged, so I knew it wasn't that.)*Sixthly, how does someone program the mouse scroll wheel as a middle button? It says on page 16 of the manual the scroll wheel can function "as a customized button" but once again there was no explanation on how to "customize" it. BAD!*Seventhly, the connectivity of the receiver-to-mouse was POOR. I plugged the receiver into the back of my PC, maybe 4 feet from the mouse or so, and it had lots of trouble picking up the signal. Even with my front USB connections the mouse got "blocked" simply by placing it next to the keyboard. My MS wireless ball mouse worked from across the room - this one is LAME!!!*Finally, no where anywhere in any of the advertising does it say this thing is a notebook/laptop mouse. I was expecting a full-sized mouse. I could have LIVED with the small size mind you, but there should have been some disclosure that this wasn't a desktop mouse. I'm not the only one that's run into that conundrum BTW - just check some of the other reviews on Amazon.So, still want to buy this thing? Got any answers to these questions? I'm just curious why this thing is such a piece of junk. Maybe I just received a bad one but the lack of ANY tech support on Iogear's part left me cold. I'm going to my local computer brick-and-mortar where I can test-drive and "feel" the equipment. A wireless keyboard and mouse combo by anyone OTHER THAN Iogear will be the next step.
This HDMI cable works great, i use it for my Xbox 360. It's a steal with such a low price
Made of cheap plastic not the way the description reads in details of product used for one day and broke a waste of10 dollars
I purchased this to allow my daughter to access the household wireless network. I bought it based on prior reviews and price. (It was to go into a 5 year old desktop that my daughter inherited when we upgraded). It is a Super G and works like a champ on our enhanced N network, even though a bit slow, (but that could be the old computer). I would highly recommend this product for adding onto an existing network and for added flexibility on desktop placement. This one went upstairs no where near any existing LAN cables.
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 was running an entery level Eclipse head, this head took the place of it. I was going to buy the Eclipse MK7200. As far as options, the Pioneer won. The Pioneer sound quality and the Eclipse are about the same. When I bought mine, so was the price...
We used this with a SATO CX400. It worked the first time, on the first try. Love it! We're ordering more.
So as most of you know, when you go to an electronics store to purchase an HDMI cable you will probably spend about $60 to $100. The cables are usually about 3 feet long, if you want longer ones the price continues to increase. This is why I always tell people to go online as these cables are 6 feet long and so cheap I bought two of them :-).The quality of the cables are as good as any and at this price you can't go wrong.
I purchased the NIKON coolpix 950 and was disappointed to find out that it does not mount squarely to a tripod. I've called Canada Customer service and they seemed unconcerned. If you want to take level square pictures be prepared to modify the bottom of the camera. Hopefully they will read this and come up with a better solution.Otherwise the camera is great.
Is exactly as described, delivered as promised, easy to use and can't beat the price! In all, we have 3 kindles and will order another stand.
i bought this for my niece. Its better than the dell she previously had. according to her
I purchased these for our HP Media Center PC in our family room. Hooked them up and was very pleased with the sound. My daughter could hear the music from her room which is upstairs and down the hall. Bass is deep but not heart pounding like a full blown home theater system. Good enough for music in our family room and for games. At [...] with Logitech rebate I don't know how anybody could complain.
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.
While the reader may work great with other operating systems, I have to give it a one-star rating for it's misleading marketing. Potential purchasers should be warned that the device may differ in significant respects from the description on the package....When I couldn't get this easy, "plug and play" device to install I called Viking Technical Support and learned that, as a result of a "firm wire upgrade" (intended to enhance compatibility with other MS operating systems), the product is no longer compatible with Windows 95.Unfortunately, ...the product description on the ...packaging the reader comes in have been changed to reflect the fact that the device as currently manufactured will no longer work with Windows 95. According to the technical support person I spoke with, the reader's lack of compatibility with Windows 95 is apparently well-known at Viking. It would have saved me a lot of time if someone at Viking had bothered to modify their marketing materials to reflect that fact!
I have owned these headphones for a year now. Prior to them I owned a similar pair of headphones but they were manufactured by a no-name company and I bought them for[money]at a computer show. You definitely get what you pay for. Those ones broke. Thirty dollars for this set is well worth it.Anyone who values absorbing every sound will love them. They keep all the sound in. There have been times when someone has been in the same room as me yelling my name and I didn't realize it. Obviously, I had the volume up very loud and when they tapped me on the shoulder I nearly had a heart attack, so be careful.Aside from sound quality, they also have outstanding durability. They will stretch to fit virtually any head size. I have a relatively small head but they fit snugly. My brother, who has a very large head, has used them, and they fit him well too.As far as added features go, there's not much. They are only headphones afterall. I like the location of the mute button (on the bottom of the left earphone), although I have hit it accidentally from time to time (no big deal, it only mutes when you're pressing it). Also, there is more than enough chord. I often plug these headphones into my stereo, put them on, and sit at my desk, which is across the room, without a problem. On the other hand, the chord can get in the way if the player is close. But that's why headphones like this are ideal for home use. The only feature I've noticed lacking from this model is an on-chord volume control (which my cheap $10 pair actually had). But if you're near your player or have a remote for it, this isn't an issue.All in all, the aiwa HP-X222 headphones are ideal for all home audio purposes, computer and stereo. Five star product.
Can put it anywhere we want and it works great, easy to use, fits all ipod sizes, sounds terrific.
I have a computer in a closet which is wired to my flat-screen TV on the bedroom wall. I bought this keyboard to use with that computer, about a year ago. I use it daily for about 1/2 hour to an hour a day, and charge it every other month, though only once the warning light changed color to require charging. The keyboard is very convenient and trackpad works well in lieu of a mouse (which would be hard to use while lying on the bed). The keys have a good tactile feel. There is no wireless interference. Oh, and it looks cool.I leave the keyboard on the side of my bed, careful to put it with the right side (enter key) up. If I put it the reverse way (qwerty or left side up), there's a key to put the computer to sleep, which I tend to hit when grabbing it. If I put the computer to sleep I then need to grab the stepladder and go into the closet to rectify, which is a drag. It would be nice if I could disable the button, but after I did it once or twice I learned how to avoid it.I am very happy with this purchase, and definitely recommend it.
I purchased this item for use specifically with a TV using cable service.I spend about an hour trying to connect it as shown, but after followingenclosed instructions could only get my TV screen to show 'no signal'One thing I do not understand is the requirement to remove the existing Coax cable.I went on Youtube to see if any help was available, only saw one 'happy customer'but he was not using this with his TV...using it to control the sound levels while viewing Youtube videos,ON HIS COMPUTER (not TV).I will make another sttempt when I have the patience, then return it if my results are the same as above. \[....]
In the late 1990's and early 2000's my family bought and used three Epson printers. All three failed with low use. Two failed due to faulty ink sensors. The printers were printing perfectly until the ink sensors showed the ink cartridges were out. In the case of the CX 4600 we replaced ink cartridges twice thinking we must have bought old or defective ink cartridges. Silly us. We spent more than the price of the printer on new ink cartridges trying to get the printer to work.We emailed Epson support and asked them if there was a way to turn off or work around the ink sensor, carefully explaining that we had tried two brand new sets of ink cartridges. Their suggestion was to buy some more ink. Thanks, but we feel we have contributed quite enough to stock holder welfare as it is.We still occasionally use the CX 4600 as a scanner. We sort of like keeping it around to remind us of what brand not to buy. But it has not printed since circa 2006.BTW, we are now very happy with three of a competitors budget model printers and one all in one printer/scanner combination. One of these printers, the cheapest one, has been printing since 2005 without a single problem. Look around there are much more reliable printers on the market and the print quality is just as good as any Epson - I should know since much of my printed work is with family and archive photos.Oh, not a single faulty ink sensor in our sample of non Epson printers - none - not a one. Is it possible... do you think Epson intentionally builds really bad ink sensors?
I had fine service from this multi funtion unit for quite a while ,years maybe I'm not sure .But when the copier started to print badly thats when my problems started.I cleaned the print heads numerous times to no avail so I took the unit in for service. They said it needed cleaned (the print head) and that they had a special way of cleaning that was much superior to what I had done.so be it.2 weeks and 40.00 later I got it back .Worked great...for about a month or 2..Same problem happened.Took it back,they said it had a bad print headsince the cleaning hadnt worked...and that it would be another 40.00 plus labor for a new print head.So I did it.2 weeks later got it back woorked great..Then in about,.. no ,in exactly 3 months laterSame problem...I called the canon service and theysaid to me I probley needed a purger replaced that suplies ink to the print heads.I asked them how much that would cost and they said about100.oo .I said I could probley buy a new printer with the money I've put into this one, and they said I was probley right.They also said the reason print heads fail is be cause I didnt use the printer often enough !!!I needed to use it every day for it to work properly.So beware in using this machine( you must print every day )or the print heads will act up.... hey be sure to take your printer on vacation with you!
Works as advertised. Good sound reproduction for speech, haven't tried music. Controls are easy to operate. Plastic body may not be as durable as metal, but I think it's fine for daily operation. Would definitely recommend as a good bargain for the price.
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.
802.11g speeds. well at least faster than my friends 802.11b network. i don't really know how to &quot;test&quot; the speed, but i know it works and transfers files faster than my friends 802.11b network. this access point offers some good features, but nothing too spectacular. If you find ti for a good price or you all ready have D-Link products i'd go with this access point. heck even if you don't have d-link products get this. it works with Macs since it doesn't need drivers and it all web based.
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.
I did the trade-in after my 3.0 mp Kodak [can't remember the model] got damaged in my bag. This was 2005. The trade-in got me 2 more mp and worked the same way. I have the same complaint about the rotating switch--very easily turned on by mistake.Rechargeable AA's were my choice from the start, and I typically carried 6 batteries with me and several SD cards on excursions. I have been very pleased with the quality of the pictures. I recently uploaded several videos of a luna moth my daughter found. The stills yielded many nice close-ups, but I think for this quality of camera, they were above and beyond what it is capable of, as far as very close pictures. The manual said something like arm's length for the flower setting. For a 4- to 5- inch moth, pretty good! The videos are not as high resolution as the close-up pix were [you can see them on the DanniStories Channel on YouTube]. But, they are VGA...adequate for YouTube.The battery door is easy for my daughter to open and hard for my arthritic hands, but you don't want it popping open. Changing sets of batteries and SD cards was a breeze. I take a lot of video, but hundreds of stills daily on trips. I don't travel often, but I like to have a camera ready.My camera has always had the problem detecting the batteries...sometimes I have to rotate the switch on and off several times before it is ready to shoot, and at first, it fooled me into thinking I just had dead rechargeables. Now it is having the problem more and more frequently.I have no experience with SLR's and a bit of experience with 35mm simple cameras before I went digital in 2000. Since going digital, I take as many pictures as my hard drive will hold.This camera has been a good experience, despite the problems. I have missed some shots, but had very good timing mostly, to get the shots I want for the family album.Kodak overall outdid my little HP C200, but the tech was better. HP is a bit on the blue side still with the webcams on my computers. Kodak color is fantastic.My first Kodak got a dent in the lens outer casing and would not retract any more. I should have put it in a case. This Kodak, despite the problems, gave me pictures that I liked. But, I would like to get higher resolution for close ups and better tech. I don't know if I will go Kodak or Canon this time. I am amazed at how far the tech has come, and I am hoping I can find a camera that will last this long. I think it is pretty unusual from the other years-later reviews that mine lasted, and I would not recommend buying it used.Kodak Easyshare C340 5 MP Digital Camera with 3xOptical Zoom
Regular headphones are too hot in the summertime but the surround earphone barely touches you and gives really good sound. It is ideal for use with a hearing aid and it allows you to have a free ear to listen to people or traffic noises.
We bought this speaker dock for my daughter's room and we love it. It's simple to use, has good sound and was a good value for the price. We love listening to music and dancing with our toddler.
This little thing is so awesome. It is compact yet puts out a nice sound. Plus it charges the IPOD while you are playing it. Also love the fact that you do not have to have it plugged in to use it. SAWEET.
I searched for headphones for our 2 1/2 year old daughter's first plane ride. She's not very keen having things on her head, like most kids. I was happy to find this brand as I am a teacher and like that we use these in the classroom. These really are tried and true. They are super light, comfortable and easy to pack. Bonus--they are inexpensive! I recommend this product for portable DVD players and computers when flying or doing a long drive. I don't think they'll disappoint.
I LOVE THIS LITTLE CAMERA!I have sent back 2 mustek dv3000 cameras,the pictures were blury and grainy and it was so hard to download the pictures.The pictures taken with this camera were crisp and clear,and easy to download.If you want a low priced camera that takes decent pictures,this camera is for you.
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.
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 recently purchased a Macbook Pro 17 for my business and needed a new travel bag to fit the laptop in. After deliberation, I realized I did not need anymore worries about how to protect my investment on the road (I already had plenty transitioning from lifelong PC usage to a Mac). Because I am an amazon prime member, I went ahead and got this bag knowing that if it isn't right, the folks at Customer Service will help me get it right. I received the bag a day before my long business trip and it performed excellent. Fit below the coach seat I paid for...fit easily in the overhead bin...and it held everything I needed to do work anywhere. It is organized nicely and the laptop stays very snug in the soft lined partition. I will probably look to purchase other Targus products from Amazon. I am very happy with this bag. Great for all you power travelers out there.
As the title says this is comparable to the expensive store brands in quality. I know its not the thicker cables, but for our needs and the price these cables are perfect. The price is right, and the free shipping made it even better. As I tell people all the time, if you can afford to wait the week or so for delivery, purchasing online is always smarter than going to old fashioned Brick and Mortar stores.
The freedom that the Plantronics CT11/12 allows is a blessing and a MUST for Home based business entrepreneurs! The reception is sheer perfection no matter where I am inside or outside of my 2 story home.I average about 12 hour days working at home and speaking with people in other Countries flawlessly. Charging is a breeze as I just set it on the charger before I go to sleep and it's ready for another full day in the morning.The headset is very comfortable and I love the "Firefly" feature! It's really nice when family members might begin a conversation, but as soon as they see the "Firefly" blinking they know I'm on the phone. No more crazy "sign language" or whispering to let them!I would really like to see the Company put a safety lanyard into the set-up. I don't always wear slacks and it would be nice to have it SECURELY hanging around my neck.
I've had mine for about 8 months now, I am a new photographer, but I am very pleased with the XTi as an entry level camera. Great performance and control for a low price.
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.
Compact, well packaged, good looking and sound good. Speaker lines could stand to be a little longer but I made due. Shipped quickly. Overall very satisfied.
Received the item very quickly. I needed it fast because I ran out of ink and I got it fast and the price couldn't be beat!
this item was perfect. It was just what I was looking for. I have a rca stereo receiver that the plug is larger for headphones, and my sons headphones plug was to small. so the adapter worked perfect and he says the sound is great.Plus the seller shipping very fast.
This card works flawlessly. No more USB under volt error messages or USB devices dropping out or loss of connection hiccups. Simple stated, this card works as described and I highly recommend it to anyone needing additional USB ports and has an open PCIe slot.
Not much to say about this product. Basically does what it was designed for, to cover the rear of the lens. My only complaint has nothing to do with this product or seller, but with Sony. When you spend $800 or more on a camera and lens package, why would you put on a shipment cover that's like a ketchup container instead of this product that is actually useful in protecting your investment. Besides that little rant, it is a great product and am very pleased with the speedy shipment and fairly high quality of the item.
While this remote is a bit of work to set up, it is very powerful. The only universal remote I could find at this price range (under $100) that had both RF and IR capabilities. The Omnilink works great for your IR components. I didn't even set up the infrared leads that come off of the Omnilink and all of my IR equipment is reading it from the Omnilink directly even though they are separated by an open shelf. I can be anywhere in the room even with my back turned to the equipment and it picks it up. No more aiming and pointing the remote. The remote feels very well made and keys are solid. Placement of the keys is not the most convenient and will take some getting used to since there are no tactile references. The screen is a little hard to read.
It's a carrying case. It hold the gps. It is designed to do that and it does.
wwhat can I say it does what it supose to it torns and whises around in the copier and has the proper color ink
I've practically eliminated the need for an assistant for sessions with this (which is a HUGE money saver). The mount is extra sturdy and adjusts easily, plus it fits my tripod AND my light stands, which gives me extra "hands" when I can't hold a reflector (or have someone do it for me). I honestly don't know how I survived without it for so long!The only con I've noticed so far is that the clamp is a little bulky and does take up some room in my camera bag, but for all the times it has saved me from trying to explain EXACTLY how I want the light angled to assistants, it is WELL WORTH IT!Also, be careful how tight you make it for speedlites. I figured out the hard way that, if too tight, you'll snap some plastic on what you're attaching.
I bought this software because I am a grad student and I had to survey alpine sites around the state of Colorado. I thought it would be great. It was not. The biggest problem is that the maps are out of date. For example several hiking trails are missing. I drove up at least ten roads that had locked gates that were not on the map. Many roads are not labeled or not labeled correctly. It was good for putting waypoints in my GPS, but that is all it was good for.
i bought two of these and both of them do not work.... i dont understand why but they dont. there are two jacks and jack one works and jack two does not.
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!!!!!
The lamp is sturdy and was easy to assemble. It's also a good value.
I bought these as an alternative to the pricier PocketWizard. This is a great little piece of hardware and works well in smaller studios. It is a bit limited in range and I have had a couple of missed shots on location. In a studio however, these are very reliable.The receiver I purchased have the standard mono-plug and I use a standard 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter to connect to my monolights. The receivers also have a micro-mini jack which allows connection to speedlights and monolights through adapter cables also sold by MicroSync.If you are looking for a basic, no-frills wireless trigger, the MicroSync is a good option. These are a whole lot better then the cheap eBay triggers.
This drive is very portable and quickly adds on a good amount of storage. Although it only spins at 4200 RPMs, it's high speed connection is good and it's hard to notice is slow unless you are filling the drive in one shot. Since this is USB powered, it's makes it very travel friendly and I can breath a sigh of relief that I know where all my data is. It comes with a PS2 power option as well. Nice job SmartDisk.
I bought this remote after receiving a DVD player for my birthday. When it arrived, I was excited to set it up, but when I opened the manual, if I remember correctly, it was misorganized and written in poor English, so I ended up finding out how to use it on the internet or something. From there, it didn't support either my TV or my DVD player.
I like the printer - works fine but I'm wondering who is stupid enough to pay $449.99 listed on the Toyzz site? That's a TOTAL RIPOFF.
This is great. Works really well. Arrived quickly. Will purchase again if have the need for it in the future. Grab it while the price is sooo low!
I love this thing - drive people crazy telling them this is my favorite kitchen item (next comes the rice cooker.) Everyone I have ever known to have one of these has loved it too!
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.
For the money this is a great tripod and works great with my canon powershot a630!
Just like one of the other negative reviews (which I wish I'd read before buying), my Lenmar DLC4L will not charge in my brand new charger that works just fine with my brand new Canon battery. When I insert the battery, the light goes orange, then immediately goes off - and that is it. I left it for 2 hours and the light just stays off - and the battery is dead when inserted into the camera. I just printed a return authorization and it will be going back for a refund in the morning. Quality Control is lacking I'm afraid.
I never received my item. I had ordered different ink cartridges from two different sources, and didn't realize soon enough that this one had never come.
This lens is great for outdoor and travel photography, when you don't have space to bring a lot of gear. The zoom works, sliding the outer barrel forward and back, and the autofocus works well in outdoors, at day, with enough light, and I can assure that works very well at Tv mode shooting dolphins in motion, the pictures were very sharp. It has a little problem with low light situations, but it possibly be a camera concern (Rebel 2000) and not a lens trouble. So it's a very good option for a cheap lens. If you are an amateur you will not notice any difference between a picture taken with this lens and another taken with lenses over the $300 Range.
well i buy a lot of stuff and i've never bothered to write a review, but I was compelled to for this, because it was so good. I'm a IT geek by day and night and have used a lot of keyboards/mice (wireless and not) and this is by far the best. Feels great, looks great and works great. If you've used crappy MS wireless and are used to dropped keystrokes, don't worry about that here. Super comfortable for those 12 hrs days. And only $80??? if your reading this and not sure, buy it!
I've owned one of these for over three years now and have taken about 35,000 photos with it. I've never had it cleaned or serviced (I'm thinking about doing so, but the photos are still looking beautiful) and have used it in rain and snow, temperatures from -20 to 110 (F), low light, bright light, etc. without problems. I've even dropped it a couple times (though not on super hard surfaces) and it doesn't seem damaged in any way. The auto setting works great, but I use it in manual a lot, if for nothing more than to take advantage of the RAW setting. I expect it to last several more years and will definitely buy Canon in the future.
This works for what I want to do. It would be 5 stars, except for the CD holders being a very tight fit for CD booklets. A very short amount wider, and they'd be perfect.
It seem to me as good as the more expensive brands, well constructed, good picture. If i ever need another this is what i will buy.
have a wonderful wife who just bought me a 23" Cinema display HD for my birthday.I have to say the thing is amazing. I use it with my powerbook G4 as the main display when I'm at my desk. A single cord comes from the monitor and carries power to the small power brick and DVI, Firewire and USB 2.0 to the powerbook. I've got my iSight and iPod plugged in to the Firewire hub on the beast and my ergonomic keyboard and Wacom tablet plugged into the USB.With the lid closed, press a key and the computer wakes up and uses all 23" of goodness to display my desktop. I'm much more productive when programming or doing anything else.When I showed it to her she was in awe. My wife, who is about as non-technical and non-impressed with technology as they come said it was "beautiful." And it is.I also got the Star Wars box set and watched Episode IV on it last night from the office recliner. Fabulous.Lucky me.
I liked the fact that I didn't have to drive to a store to get these points. Also, I feel more comfy giving amazon my CC info and not Xbox
I order my first Samsung 191T a few months ago for work. It was so bright and beautiful, I couldn't stand looking at my old monitor at home. After thinking about it, I decided to buy another of this exact monitor. It's really that much better than a regular CRT monitor. Amazing!
I have been dying to get a Nikon digital for a few years now. I was taught much of my skills on a 35mm N2000 (used fully manual) and was not dissapointed with the D50. Gives you great flexiblity, is easy to use, and is excellent for just about any skill level out there. Can function as simply as a point and shoot, but allows full flexiblity of f stops, shutter speed and ISO. Lightweight and comfortable for my little, barely non-childsized hands! I would recommend for a beginner or someone how wants to play around a bit, but do yourself a favor and get photoshop elements too. Talk about the ideal pakage!
I got this camera to take pictures of school events. The quality of outdoors posed pictures are great, but it takes pictures TOO slow. I have not seen this problem anywhere on the web, so I sent it back. Fuji told me the camera was fine. I have since had a professional take a look at it and they think I got a lemon. Other problems include: the camera turns itself off in the middle of shooting lots of pictures (power saver is turned off), and images appear blurry in the view finder (but appear ok when I take the picture). Good luck on finding one that works, because the company will not take care of you. I gave it a 2 star because of the customer support.
Awesome imaging - crystal clear - only fault is how you attach it to lap top or desk top - but it stays - would definitely buy again !
I am plesenntly surprised to find that the Nikon binoculars are as good as a lot of the high dollar models.These binoculars are easy to use and are not bulky, nor heavy. Thanks Amazon for offering this item at such an affordable price for people of my socioeconomic level.
WARNING: This DVD player DOES NOT WORK with the IPOD Classic, the latest generation of video IPODs. This is confirmed when you call Philips tech support. They won't take 'em back because they're not defective. So Amazon and Philips should get upfront with their description and put this right up on the top of the page.
Like may of the other reviewers, I could not get this product to work. It may (only) work with linksys routers, but after hours of trying I gave up trying to make it work in my non-linksys network.
I did end up getting this to work! I'm glad because it's small and easy to take with me. Works easily while charging.I made sure I read compatibility for this as I switched to Mac. This mouse doesn't work with OSX. I even went to Anycom's website to update drivers, but there aren't any. I can't say how it works for Windows, but stinks for Mac. Is very well designed and well fit for my small hands....too bad.
Great add-on to component system; knew we held on to our vinyl collections for a reaason. Turntable hooks up easily to older components & you can't go wrong w/Sony elecronics.
This charger has a round connector. My StreetPilot c550 has a flat connector, so this item was incompatible with my c550.
This stick drive works fine. Never had a problem with the fit on any USB port and I've been using the Voyagers for over 3 years now. I own 2 1GB versions then I bought the 2GB versions to replace that when they came out and now I own 2 of the 4GB versions. None have had any problems and a couple have rolled around in the washing machine. I've never had one get corrupted, and I love the USB extension cable that comes bundled with them. It's great to have that when you need to plug into a desktop that stays up against a wall or for some other reason is a tight fit. The only time I've had to use the provided driver CD is on a very old machine running Win98 and no internet connection. The CD did it's job and allowed me to retrieve information from the dinosaur to my stick drive.
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.
The main problem with all the 5 star reviews of this "camera" are that they all sound like some marketing wonk wrote them. And some of them for this and the other iClick where written by someone named McGowan. Funny, the camera is made by McGowan Technologies. Wonder if there is a connection.The other problem is that this hunk of junk makes very bad pictures in anything but direct sunlight, the flash is useless, and there is *no* preview screen even though one is implied by the promo pics. I took 50 or so pics, most of which where "junk", and ended up giving this toy camera to my next door neighbor's 6-year-old son to play with.Honestly, if you don't have a lot to spend on a digital camera, at least go with a name brand product that has at least some percentage of chance producing half decent pics. The iClick aint it!
I do volunteer work for a school and the county museum as well as friends, so I go through several hundred DVDs a year. Not only do bad burns affect their costs, but the time wasted is very annoying.For years I've used various brands that have given me no bad burns. Over the past year or two, that has changed. The once reliable brands now yield between 5 and 10 bad burns per 100. So far (about 300 burns) I have not had even 1 bad burn with this product.This brand will definately be my choice, unless they too change their standards. These DVDs may cost a little more, but considering all factors, they are worth the difference in price.
I bought this item to go along with my XBOX on my TV.Worked perfectly. I don't have enough skills to understand the pure quality of the product, but it fitted pretty well my needs.Soon I will try with a video card, connecting to the TV.
I received the ram very quickly. It really speeded up my netbook, boy am I happy that I don't have to wait all day for it to load anything.
i love this little camera. i'm not a professional photographer, all i need is a little camera that points and shoots and this camera does just that. it doesn't have too many fancy features, but i wouldn't understand how to use them anyway. if you are looking for a decent camera that takes decent pictures for a reasonable price look no further!
I have had this printer for a couple of years. For a while it produced nice prints, although it did have some trouble feeding paper. However the print heads are now clogged and won't print properly even after loading brand new ink cartridges and running multiple cleaning cycles. All printouts have streaks and gaps and I have to print three or four pages just to get one good copy. And get this - every time you run a cleaning cycle on this printer it uses up about 10% of the ink in EVERY cartridge. It costs about $100 to replace all the cartridges, so every time you do a cleaning cycle it costs you $10! Maybe you will have better luck than I did, but I do not recommend this printer.
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 agree in general with John Boland above. My intial impression of this camera is that its an extremely useful product for a broad range of users.First of all, the "lack of quality" in wide angle photos is not a very considered critisism. Obviously the widest angle (23mm equiv)is going to include a framing of the scene whicch is a multiple of that covered by a normal (50mm equiv) lens and without being an expert, I'd suppose that multiple to be 4x plus. For a given object in the frame, that effectively divides the pixels devoted to it by the same 4x (or whatever). Thus at that setting the camera is effectively 1.8 pixel for a given object 7.1 pixels is still a lot in the market, so any camera with that or less is going to have a similar "problem".But this ignores the fact that such a camera has such a wide angle in the first place, which is an outstanding accomplishment. The "problem" occurs because it delivers something other siimilar cameras are incapable of and which few people will notice.And especially in a camera so simple to operate which is one of the reasons I got it (for my wife) With her, and I suspect many, the question is whether they'll use an advanced feature like wide angle or even the camera at all, not whether it provides professional features.And the point about the wide angle being more useful than a super telephoto is right on, and it tends to be an inherently more expensive feature to boot.
Tried to save some $ and get this instead of a polycom. Bottom line, I got the polycom - MUCH better. Now I have 2 conference phones, one that isn't worth it!
I loved the Little Friend because Tartt was able to conjure up vivid portrayals of her characters that were deeply human without having to resort to a fast-moving plot. People are definitely missing the point when they're expecting an "ending" or closure. Life is not all about closure, and that's what Tartt is explaining. If people, in their minds, label the finding of robin's killer as the climax, then this book is definitely anticlimatic. However, the quest for solving robin's murder is really a way for us readers to try to understand the other characters' personalities and mentalities, using that jarring event in their lives and measuring their reactions. The Secret History was also written in this manner, and if people think that it was better because there was some sort of closure, then they should read the book over again. (note: SH SPOILER!) Henry's death left gaps in everyone's heart, as did Robin's. We were with Henry and the gang the when they killed Bunny... it wasn't some sort of discovery. The main type of discovery that LF and SH have is the sort that celebrates humanity, flaws and all.
We bought two of these systems, one for each of our kids' rooms last Christmas, ages 13 and 15. I'm still amazed at the quality of the sound for the money we paid. Kids love 'em and I'm thinking about getting one for my room.
Garmin Deluxe Carrying Case for StreetPilot and GPSMap 176 (010-10231-01) systemsThis is a great bag!It fits everything for my 550. The only thing I thought was wierd is it didnt have that same garmin label on the front.Mine had a rubber word Garmin on it. ? .I also thought it was a bit of a high price for such a small bag.I think you pay for the name.I love the bag.
As a longime audiophile and stickler for quality and value, I generally have high demands and expectations. Especially if I am going to rate a product highly, as is the case with this wondrous little unit. Let me just say it straight- this little unit (barely taller than an iPOD Touch) sounds utterly AMAZING for it's size and price! I was pleasantly surprised when I first listened to it with some of my favorite tunes (rock, jazz, latin guitar, and classical). It reproduces ample midrange detail in your music, with ample bass and shimmering highs. The music sounds 'full bodied' and timbrally accurate, and as if it is emanating from a much larger unit with larger speakers. I don't know how the engineers did it, but they deserve kudos. For those concerned that it has no tone controls, don't worry. You don't need any (you can adjust EQ and tone controls on your iPOD if you really wish). Volume level capability is more than ample to fill a small to medium room. Also, I really like the 'standby' switch as well, which pauses play to answer a phone or talk to a family member. When pressing this switch, the unit has a blue LED light which switches from blue to red and back again when you press the switch again to play your music. Adapters are included for iPOD Touch, iPOD Nano (4th gen), 60G iPOD with video and 160G iPOD classic, and 30G iPOD with video and 80G iPOD classic. A double male mini stereo cord is also included in order to use the unit with other MP3 players plugged into a jack on the back. In summation, this unit is a true audio BARGAIN that belies it's size and price.
Trabajo con computadoras y constantemente tengo que estar bajando drivers (controladores) para mantenimiento o reinstalaciones. Antes copiar esos drivers era un dolor de cabeza, ahora con mi memoria Voyager cuento con gran espacio de almacenamiento y gran velocidad de transferencia. Este producto es espectacular, &iquest;para que mas?. Lo recomiendo ampliamente!!!
Bought this device with the idea of adding it after my cable box to knock down commercial volume blasts.It does that, but, on ordinary content like a movie, with significant silent pauses, it has annoying "breathing" and popping sounds.So I tucked it into a drawer.Then I got a ROKU Soundbridge to listen to web-based radio.There I found substantial volume differences between various sources.Hauled the Terk VR1 out of the drawer and tried it... worked GREAT!I suspect that it's because I'm primarily listening to talk radio stations that already use a compander on their content, so the Terk VR1 holds volume pretty much constant without any attack/decay issues.Sorry if this is too technical... I'm an EE ;-)
Cute little dock/player for my iPod. I didn't have high hopes when I pulled it out of the box but this little number puts out quality sound. Very happy with my purchase.
This DVD player will play just about anything...that's the good news...the bad news is the reliability is bad.This unit has only lasted 6 months and now the DVP642 component video outputs all my DVD movies in a deep blue tint! Unwatchable.I called Philips service department...this unit only has a 3 month warranty! I can choose to pay $47+shipping and they will swap my unit...the original price is only $53 at the store...I guess Philips business model is to make cheap garbage and not support their products...what a shame.
I purchased the online game code off a Amazon for some Microsoft Points. The order went through, and sent me a e-mail with my code.. Much easier than going to the store or purchasing off of Xbox Live.
wow this product exceeded my expectations. Mind officially blown for the price. can't wait to use this all day long wow wow amazing get this item or you'll be sorry
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 ordered three salad shooters for Christmas gifts from Amazon (one each for my married children). I have an older model that I use alot and really like it. This was my first experience ordering from Amazon, so I was a little nervous about it. Not only did they arrive before Christmas, but the shipping was free due to a holiday special. I ordered them exactly one week before Christmas. They all love the product and use it frequently, which makes me feel great about the choice I made. I will not hesitate using Amazon in the future.
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.
The cable arrived in good condition and appeared to be of good quality. However, it did not transmit any signal at all. I understand that a HDMI cable of this length can be problematic, and it certainly was for me. I tried it with two different devices with no success. When I used a shorter cable, there was no problem.
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.
This HDMI Cable is defiantly worth a buy i got one for my ps3 and it worked perfectly with out any issues it was extremely cheap compared to others and ive had it now for a month or so and i have not had any problems with the cable.
THIS VIEWSONIC 19-INCH IS A VERY GOOD BUY .AND WORK VERY WELL
My granddaughter asked for the SaladShooter for her birthday. She had used mine and wanted one for herself and her growing family. That was in July and she tells me she has used it at least twice a week since. I always go to Amazon.com for the best price and quickest delivery.
The card itself is nice and there's a lot of documentation and support available at the company, which is a switch from the generics that I normally buy. This card is replacing a generic which didn't function all too well and had no support.The USB view software is amazing. I now can see a map of all of my legacy and 2.0 USB devices, including printers, drives, camera, MP3 players, etc.One point on installation: I have Windows XP Pro. During Plug and Pray, it automatically installed NEC drivers, not the Adapatec drivers. This is likely Microsoft's fault. Download the latest drivers for the 3100LP card from the support website, they are dated Dec 2002. You will have to go to the Control Panel, to the device and update drivers. When it asks you, specify a location where you installed the new drivers to, and ensure you are installing drivers for this card.
I have a PS3 & Xbox 360 that both use the optical audio input on my receiver, so I would need to switch them both out each time I wanted to use a different system. It was a hassle to do all that so I looked around and came across this. The reviews were pretty 50/50, but for only a few bucks I figured why not? I bought the Splitter along with the recommended 1.5' optical audio cable and thanks to Amazon Prime, I got them the next day. I plugged my Xbox & PS3 into each input and then plugged the 1.5' from the splitter to the receiver. All the cables connected tightly and with a nice "click" I'm pleased to say that everything works perfectly & I don't have to change the cables out every time I want to use a different system. I've had no issues with sound going out or anything like that.
This particular wireless adapter was too finicky on it's &#34;line of sight&#34; to the router. It would tend to work when the PC was placed in the same room with the router, but once it went a room over the signal could never be found.I switched to an internal card which has worked perfectly ever since.
I thought I would get something from US for my next trip to India..but there it didn't last more than couple of weeks. It just snapped up one day. It is better to get something from India (both are made in china) which is much cheaper - INR 20 compared to USD3-4
Lesson learned here. This was a stay-up-late good read to me. I am so very glad I didn't see these reviews from disappointed readers before I started TLF. I might have missed out on one of the most enjoyable reading experiences I have had in a while. I thought the character development was excellent. And as for &quot;who done it&quot;, I think it's pretty clear what the author was aiming for here... and I was not one bit let down. Just the opposite.
For my school and work,I have 3 printers.First, there's special printer for large CAD printouts.Second, I'm using for high quality regular 8.5x11 size.And third and most commonly used printer is my old HP 3845 Deskjet.I bought this HP 27 cartridge specifically for this old HP 3845 almost 5 weeks ago. Printed close to 200 pages and still prints well.I even used this printer to print some color photos.Not the best quality, but not much difference from the $22 official new HP cartridge I used previously.I do have slight problem of paper getting jammed in printer.It does not effect the quality of prints, since paper always get jammed after "printing" process. However, it does get annoying having to press "main" button each time to force printer to ignore "out of ink" error.This problem did occurred with the previous new official print cartridge. It just became little more frequent with this replacement $5 print cartridge.If you are using this cartridge for simple everyday printing, I do recommend this ink. I can only see one other alternative to save maybe $1 more, and that is to buy your own refill ink kit. I've been doing that for years on my HP 1610XI printer and it is not fun. Each refill would cost little less than $1, but it is messy process that requires more careful inspection each time you refill. Eventually, you'll need to buy new cartridge to replace since constantly refilled cartridge would start spilling and drying up. Once you buy "new" cartridge, you instantly use up another $22. Then you start doing refills yourself to the point when you have to buy another "new" cartridge. And trust me, there were times I ended up only being able to refill the new cartridge only once before tossing away due to minor mistake during refilling process.It is very good deal, and decently "fast" shipping. Took like 3 days for me.I don't ever expect my deskjet to print "high quality" pictures.So for me, I do not know why people would want to spend $10 or more to get official HP cartridges. Most of those official HP cartridges nowaways are refilled/refurbished anyways.
This Audio System was the best investment I have made in a very long time! It is small (which is good), yet can go to very high volumes. The quality is great, and i listen to my ipod more now that i have something to play it out loud with. As for travel, it folds up to the size of a book- its amazing! I always bring it to volleyball tournaments and long car rides because it is easy and I am so proud of it. It takes 4 AA batteries if you don't use the plug, and they wear out easy so be sure to pack extra. Like I said, best investment i have made in a LLLOOOONNGG time!
i only have one piece of advice:GO FOR IT! you won't have any regrets!!well maybe two:they're right about the kit-lens! don't get it. it really is nothing more than just a paperweight
This is, in my opinion, the best bang-for-your buck on the DSLR market today. For only $600, you get a nearly full-featured (it doesn't have some of the wireless flash control features of more expensive Nikon DSLRs, but that's really it) Nikon Digital SLR. The 6-megapixel sensor is plenty big enough to make stunning 8x10 prints that, depending on the skill of the photographer, are almost indistinguishable from those produced by $5000 camera bodies.The purpose behind purchasing a DSLR is to buy in to a family of lenses and accessories. Nikon has a simply astounding range to expand to, both new products and venerable old designs. For instance, I have a pair of 30-year-old Nikkor prime lenses (50mm and 135mm), and they both mount to ANY Nikon SLR (film or digital) and take stunning photographs. Note that this capability is not possible with the Nikon D40, because the D40 does not have an internal autofocus motor, which is necessary for all but the newest lenses.
This battery grip fits perfectly and is now always on my Canon XTi.The quality seems to be top notch and the buttons have great feel. I am always switching from landscape to portrait mode and this grip makes it easy at quite a bit less cost than the Canon model. Highly recommended.
I've tried memorex and a host of other dvd media. Taiyo Yuden has yet to produce a coaster for me, and I have copied/burned over 90 games/movies using Taiyo Yuden. I can only say good things about a good product and this is a good product. I have only found 2 media sources that worked flawlessly for me, Khypermedia dvd-r and Taiyo Yuden.
I'm no techie, but when I wanted a slim tv I did a lot of reading about the difference between plasma and hd, etc. Ultimately, though, we picked this tv after seeing it in person because it is SEXY! The black cabinet is so sleek and pretty, and I love that the tv has a swivel base (in our custom entertainment center we needed to be able to swivel the tv). It looks great even when it's turned off.This tv has a great picture. We haven't sprung for hd service yet, but even the analog looks great. Easy to set up. It only has two inputs for components, but I'm guessing that most people have a receiver to run them through and we are just living in 1980 or something. The remote is easy to run, and the onscreen setup guides (to adjust color, sound etc) are easy to navigate, and that is definitely saying something. Those are usually such a pain.The only things I would say are drawbacks are the lack of inputs, and the electronic beeping noise that this tv makes when you turn it off and on. All in all though we are thrilled, especially for the price (when we called a major electronics retailer to see if they'd match the price for us they were floored and told us to buy it from amazon if we could get it for that price!). We are glad that we did. It was backordered and took nearly 6 weeks to arrive, but amazon was great with communication and we knew that when we purchased, so boo on us.This is a great tv!
I use this Sansa Player in the gym and the silicone case is great for protecting the unit. An added benefit is the attached clip which I hook over the waistband on my shorts. I much prefer this to using an armband to hold the player.I highly recommend this product.
Still photos are fine. But I bought this camera for the 720p HD video. Unfortunately the digital image stabilization system overcorrects for the slightest camera movement, the result being uncontrollably jittery and shaky videos (left to right and back again) even when the camera's actual movement was minor. The effect is that instead of dampening the effect of camera shake it amplifies it. And the stabilization feature cannot be shut off in video mode. Kodak's help line says it is a feature, not a defect. As of early August 2009 there is no firmware update for this "feature." The simplest non-stabilized camera produces better videos.
Although this book has received an amazing amount of publicity, wade through it and read the novel on its own terms. I haven't read The Secret History, so have no comparison to make between the two, but judging from the quality of Tartt's writing, we are in the presence of a REAL WRITER, someone with the skill to make readers sit up an take notice. The novel centres on the fading glory of the old South, with its dilapidated mansions and isssues of class and hierarchy still central to the characters. Tarrt's writing is a refreshing change to the precious plots that are often sold as modern literature. The writing is imaculate and although it is a &quot;long&quot; novel, it is not long-winded. By the end of the novel I was completely drawn in and my university texts sat unread as I eagerly read to the end. I found it utterly convincing and satisfying without the traces of sentimentality that often cloud books about the South. It was well worth the ten year wait!
If you're looking for an 11 MBPS router, this is the one to get. Very few have a built in print server, and after using it for the last 7 months, I couldn't live without it. It's much easier than sharing a printer attached to a specific computer (which must be on in order to use it's shared printer). The range is typical, and the setup / config tools are easy to follow. My only problem is that I bought it too soon; another few months and I would have gotten the newer version which is on sale now. My 7-month old router is too &quot;old&quot;, and cannot accept optional higher-powered antennas like the new routers can.
It's a standard USB optical mouse. It has two buttons and a scroll wheel that can be set as the third button.This mouse from Microsoft is good looking and sturdy; better than Microsoft's other low-end mouse products that I have used. It has no special features. It's just a great mouse with a comfortable shape and weight. The scroll wheel turns smoothly with mild "clicks"; it feels about right. It works fine on a Mac without additional software. However, you can install Microsoft's System Preferences panel to customize the button and scroll wheel functions. I also use a KVM to switch to a Linux (Ubuntu distro) machine, and this mouse works as expected there as well with no additional software.At $14, I bought it to get my total Amazon purchase over $25 (for free shipping). Now it's the mouse I use regularly and I think it will last for many years.
I am an amateur astrophotographer since 1994, ham radio operator since 1957, software engineer since 1965 so I know astronomy electronics and software pretty well. I performed MANY tests where I needed to download images from a Canon EOS RebelXT camera. The D-Link 4-port hub that I have works fine. The D-Link 7-port hub that I bought does not properly allow download of the images from the camera. Instead of the full-frame images I get when downloading via the 4-port hub, I get a tiny 20x20 pixel image when using the 7-port hub. Tested this many times with different image download packages (CCDSoft, MaximDL.) Always the same results. The 4-port hub worked and the 7-port hub didn't. I then tried a competitor, the Aluratek 7-port hub. It was even worse. I could not connect to the camera at all. Tried these using both a desktop computer and a notebook computer. Same results.I am thinking that the electronics for all the 7-port hubs come from the same source and they don't have it right yet?I solved my problem (I needed 5 ports) by daisy-chaining a 4-port D-Link hub to a 4-port Gigaware hub. The 4-port hubs work fine. Camera images download fine even when the camera is plugged into a port of the second daisy-chained hub.
I purchased this item to extend the range of my Zoom X6 ADSL Modem/Wireless Router. I have used it only as a repeater. It was easy to install and has greatly improved the wireless signal strength in my home. The only draw back is that, in repeater mode, it is only compatible with WEP encrypton and not WPA encryption.
My wife wanted a good pair of binoculars but didn't want the weight or look of a military type. These are great. They are small light and powerful.
The cobra was used for a 2 car trip down South.Clarity of voice, battery life and range exceeded my expectation.
This was the second set of wireless headphones I tried for watching TV late at night while the wife was sleeping next to me (after returning the first pair). These cost slightly more than the Sony brand I had previously but it was well worth the money.They are very comfortible and use an inductance charging system (you just put them on the cradle and the battery charges). Sometimes you have to line them up for the charging light to come on but after using them for many months I haven't had to fiddle with the positioning very often.The sound quality is good but I am not an audiophile so I can't give an indepth report there. I am able to clearly hear everything and I would rank the sound quality over the speakers in the TV (a Samsung LCD).I reserve 5 stars for products that are over-the-top impressive so 4 stars is as good of a rating as I can give this quality product (I was tempted to go 5 stars on this review). If you are looking for a good pair of wireless speakers for the money I would absolutely recommend these.You get the occassional pop & whistle that all wireless speakers seem to get but it doesn't seem to happen very often. I have also listened to the TV while I run downstairs to raid the pantry without any interuption in sound so distance is more than I had expected.
This is a definite must-have for the mobile professional. The Minstrel V is slim and compliments the Palm Vx quite nicely. One of the features I like the best about the Minstrel is it allows you to specify up to six different POP3 email accounts to be downloaded to your PDA. In addition to downloading the messages it leaves a copy of them on the mail server so you are able to download them to your regular PC be it at home, work, or both. With this feature, I am able to check on my personal as well as my work email, downloaded to different folders to aid in organization. This feature combined with the mail alert system saves quite a bit of time compared with the time it takes to remove your laptop and connect with two or more servers, sometimes under very slow RAS connections.The activation of the modem and installation of the software was straightforward and easy to complete even though it does take awhile. A minor issue that presented itself was the software did not add the additional mail account folders onto my Palm Vx; I went through and completed that manually. In addition, after the installation was completed I had to close the extra windows that were opened during installation.The power management capabilities are also a plus for the Minstrel V. Not only does it have an auto-shutoff but also a sleep mode, similar to cellular phones. Unlike the Palm Vx, you are not able to set the interval for sleep or auto-shutoff; it is either disabled or enabled. However, the modem immediately powers up if a wireless connection is needed. Combine the power management functions with the short charge time, about 3 hours for about 12 hours of use; you will be able to continue to work while away from the office or hotel.Should you decide to purchase the Minstrel V, you will not be disappointed. If you were to combine the looks with the functionality, you will wonder how you ever worked with your PDA without it.
i got when i turn 12wery good and nice and looking and quality good and my desi song is wery desi-ish and the walmart is so expensive and amazon is so cheape, ya!!!From: Childrens Aid
I wanted to save myself the $5 a month I was spending renting a modem from Charter (in Michigan). After reading the reviews I purchased this about a month ago. It was easy to hook up, and I didn't even have to call the company. Their site recognized that there was a new modem and a window popped up to guide me through the setup. A few days later I reduced my connection speed to the slowest they offer, 1Mbps. I was expecting I wouldn't be able to watch video anymore, but I was pleasantly surprised that I have still been able to watch Hulu and shows on the network websites without too much trouble. Its been about a month now since I started using this modem, and so far its worked perfectly.
This device does not work nearly as well as advertized. It took a long time to set up and program properly with the base unit, it frequently drops the signal, and we have to reboot it. It beats not having a signal repeating component, but it certainly has flaws. The set-up can, if it does not go flawlessly, bring tears to your eyes.
This has to be the best printer I have had. The quality is dark room quality. I can't believe how good this printer is.Highly reccommend, can't go wrong.
I was so excited to finally get a 50mm lense that was a Nikon lense and not another brand. I am glad I waited until I found this one. It is just such a perfect lense and so fun to use. It is smooth and compact and takes very good pictures. This is a must have lense for any photographer at any level.
Can't really say much about an item like this. It works as expected, connecting two Ethernet cable together, and it arrived quickly.
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.
simple, painless, ultimately practical solution to the problem of rogue facial hair. It weighs nothing, looks like a mascara brush, has a permanent place in my toiletries kit.
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.
The TomTom GO 720 DOES have some very nice features. When it works, it works well. However, I consider it something of a miracle that I haven't simply smashed the unit under my foot.The problem with the TomTom GO 720 isn't the unit itself, per se, it's the TomTom Home software. In particular... well, without resorting to profanity it's just difficult to describe how frustrating the process of "updating" the TomTom is.Let me just list the PERSISTENT problems I have encountered every time I hook up my TomTom GO 720 to my laptop. Btw, I have owned my TomTom for over a year. (I am currently using Windows Vista. The problems I list are identical to the ones I encountered when I used Windows XP. I'm no fan of Windows software, but the problems I am describing are entirely TomTom's.):1) Hooking up the TomTom to your PC automatically launches the TomTom HOME software - but it also launches a "install TomTom HOME" software dialog box. It took me a while to realize I don't have to re-install TomTom HOME every time I hook up the GO unit, and now I just cancel the "install software" dialog box. Still, this is HUGELY annoying, not to mention appallingly poor software on TomTom's part. When TomTom released version 2 of their HOME software I thought this always-install-the-software bug might be fixed. I thought wrong.2) The backup and restore module of the HOME software works like, well, insert your chosen profanity here:_______. I won't bother with the details. The backup and restore just doesn't work.3) It is a slight problem that back up and restore doesn't work because of one OTHER appalling feature of TomTom's software. If you sign up for the map upgrade program, where you get a full, mutiple-GB update/replace of your map every quarter, well, that process of updating your map WIPES OUT NOT JUST ALL OF YOUR PREFERENCES BUT ALL OF YOUR FAVORITES!!! ARGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Anyone who has used a GPS for any length of time knows how valuable favorites are - and how long it can take to compile a good list of them. I mean, how about if your contacts folder were wiped out every time your email program released a product update??!!! This is EXACTLY analagous.4) All too often, after hooking up - and subsequently disconnecting - my TomTom GO unit to my PC to update maps and such my TomTom won't restart! (And I am scrupulous about using the proper software commands to disconnect the GO unit; I don't just yank it out of the cradle.) There are, in fact, a few problems I run into here:a) Regardless of how long the GO unit has sat in the hook-to-PC cradle (which recharges the unit) sometimes the battery on the GO unit has been completely DIScharged. I then have to hook the GO unit to the in-car recharger, and drive around for a while before the GO unit will turn back on.b) EVEN THEN it is often the case that I have to press the Reset button on the bottom of the GO unit before it will spring back to life - and EVEN THEN I often have to go through this resetting process multiple times!!!!c) Sometimes when I have PROPERLY disconnected the GO unit from its cradle the unit will be powered on (i.e., the screen is on).... but it will be FROZEN!!! This will then require often-multiple presses of the Reset button, and sometimes multiple re-cradling of the unit to get it going again.5) Once I get over the hump of my TomTom not restarting, having hit the restart button so often has just totally wiped out and reset preferences I have set. This frequently occurs when I have gotten just a minor download of map updates. So, I have to reset my preferred map colors, map display, quick menus - you name it.6) Getting back to the whole-map-download updates... this process wipes out not just for favorites, but (and this just happened 2 days ago) virtually everything else on my GO unit. I have had to reprogram my name, my initial screen-saver image. In fact, not only has my Home location been wiped out, I can't even reprogram that location at this point! The icon is all grey'ed out!!At this point I am probably forgetting some of the other extreme annoyances of the GO, but you get the picture.To me these are not "annoyances" - they are very serious defects and it amazes me that a large company like TomTom would be marketing a product where such basic functions produce such disastrous results.
This was exactly what I was looking for...a simple flash drive that can hold documents needed for work or school...and it holds a ton!
I foolishly bought a Magellan Explorist 500. Let's just say the best thing about the experience is that Amazon's return service is absolutely first rate. I was even stupid enough to replace my original malfunctioning Magellan with another, before returning that one too on the grounds that it was impossible to work with and didn't sync with my PC.The Garmin on the other hand - I had learned more about what a GPS is supposed to do in one hour with this unit, compared to three weeks with the Magellan. Very user friendly, very intuitive....restored my faith in handheld GPS systems.
For about 9 months this has been a great firewall/print server/router switch. Very fast and easy to set up via a web browser. Newer firmware features really enhance this product. However, beware of hardware failure in time. It seems that Netware routers have a very cheap capacitor that fails frequently in time. (There is the telltale test lite that remains on after a reset, and the odor of a burned out electronic component) Why do I say this? I have had two netgrear firewalls fail in the same way within a month of one another -- this FR114P and the similar FM114P (essentially the same unit with built-in WAP). Great features -- all that I wanted and needed, easy setup (within minutes), but terrible quality. Now I have to decide which of the competitive brand firewalls I should buy.
These cans are great for anything with low amp power. They are easy to drive and nice and punchy. The high end can get a little brite on some recordings, but overall the best $100 phones on the market.
Small, simple and super!Great camcorder that plugs into the pc to immediately share videos on the web or to store on your pc using the USB port.Also playable on tv with included RCA jacks.Software automatically loads from camcorder to pc.I carry it in my pocket everywhere. We were shopping for a refrigerator and recorded pictures and sound for review to compare at home.Operates on AA batteries. CD's made at CVS (and others) for $12, or you can make your own if you have editing software, etc.Buy a male/female USB cable extension (about $9) to connect camcorder to pc. More convenient than plugging camcorder into USB port (which you can do).Probably the best $105 I ever spend on audio/video equipment.
I've seen some conflicting reviews on this lens. I've had nothing but great experiences with it so far (a couple weeks' worth of shooting). 17mm is a wide, wide area to cover, and 2.8 is a thin, thin DOF. Shot on a tripod with a Canon Remote Switch RS60, I'm not seeing any problems. But I've heard the VC version of this lens really is softer. Can't say if user-error or QC is playing into other people's reviews.Before this Tamron, I had only Canon L--or very respected non-L--glass: Canon's 50mm f/1.4, 24-70mm f/2.8, and the new 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II (regarded as one of the sharpest zooms Canon has produced). Needless to say, I prefer Canon given the choice. However, I don't see the point in spending over $1000 on Canon's EF-S lens that won't upgrade to a full-frame body when I go that route from my 7D. Tamron's lens is a great alternative to the Canon 17-55mm at half the price, and a little research said that the 17mm end could even be closer to a 16.5mm. Since I have the 24-70mm, I'm completely used to the lack of image stabilization. The sharpness has given me no issues, and when its blurry I know its because I was hand-holding, etc.17-50mm is a great length for capturing video. It allows a wide, cinematic amount of content without the need to move the camera in moments of action, especially at the wide end. I'd tried the Tokina 11-16mm recommended by Phillip Bloom but found that a bit too wide before covering this length in my lineup. I'll probably get that lens next, to be honest, but I don't do landscape so its not as pressing. 11-16mm feels too wide for closer indoor work.The other nice part about this lens is the weight. The tank-sized lenses I own have increased my bicep size but aren't super convenient to lug around all day. This is an easy over-the-shoulder lens for walkaround. The flip side being that a plastic shell isn't as indestructible feeling. And the two-different-sized prongs on the hood makes it a bit hard to balance when switching lenses. The hood also lacks the inner flocking of Canon's hoods for absolute blackness, if you care.But my experience overall with this lens has made me a believer in certain 3rd party lenses when Canon's lineup doesn't cover a need.==Edit: I should mention that at 17mm there is a stop or so of vignetting in the corners, and at times a small amount of Chromatic Abberation (CA). But these are two of the easiest things to correct in Lightroom, Photoshop, etc, so I can't dock points for that.
For the money you won't be unhappy. Great sounding docking station, small and very portable . Charges iPhone and occassionaly has difficulty connecting with the 3gs iPhone .( Problably due to my case around my Iphone)
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.
The plug is not suitable for my SONY Receiver ICF-SW. The specs of plug is not written anywhere and my choice was bad.
I bought two of these straps. One for our D-SLR camera and one for our full size 10X50 binoculars. The strap works very well for both of these applications. The only complaint is that it could be a bit wider. There was an error made in the shipping cost. Shipping cost were applied to each strap even though they shipped in the same package. We called this error to Op/Tech's attention and it was resolved immediately. I would buy this item again.
I bought this hard drive to replace one that died in an 8 year old computer. Following the easy installation, I performed a recovery, formatted and partitioned the drive and the computer is back to complete functioning. Runs like when new with additional storage. It was everything I expected from WD. More quiet than the original Seagate. I will be buying an additional one soon.
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 product is Great. Easy to use, and a great problem solver for mpeg 4 conversions. Simple one button start and stop recording. Great Product. A must have.
i bought this player over the weekend. i researched it online and almost didn't get it because the reviews on this site kept saying how aweful the software was. i decided to go ahead and get it because i've yet to be disappointed by sony. i'm glad i did.the player is really easy to use. this is my first mp3 player. i glanced over some of the instruction pdf while the player was charging and figured everything else out with no problem at all.sonic stage is fine. maybe there's some advanced stuff it's lacking, but if you're just using it to put songs on your walkman (like i am) then there's nothing wrong with it.
Works fine with my G4 Cube (OS X 10.4).The LED lights on it are pretty bright and on constantly, so if it's in your bedroom you may have to stick a book in front of it or something.As for OS9, it only sorta works. OS9 seems to not recognize that this is a POWERED hub, and gives warning messages to the effect of "warning there is insufficient power for DEVICE KEYBOARD APPLE USB."
after shopping for a few months i found this camera to be THE best deal for money and quality.. i checked epinions and read zillions of reviews.. they all agree with me.. the powershot g1 is an amazing camera.. fully auto for the beginner, and fully manual for the well experienced photographer.. i love this camera!
I don't know how anyone can own laptops and not have one of these. It keeps the screen clean, although you have to make sure to wash it (machine washable) every so often. Also, it's good for cleaning your screen every now and then. I just with they sold these cheaper. $14 for a piece of cloth. :(
These binocs are very similar to the ones they replaced that cost 5x as much. The old ones got tossed because they were showing a double image after living in my backpack for 2 years or so. The Bushnells may or may not have the quality of optics that the more expensive units did but the "Permafocus" or infinite depth focus makes it so you just pick them up and look. If what you are looking at is further than about 75' away it will be clear. This is really great when multiple users are using them as you don't have to reconfigure them for each persons eyes. It is also good for scanning a wide area as you don't have to adjust focus for close or far. This also makes them great for watching sports where things move fast.I decided to try these because we have some older 10x50 units that use the same "Permafocus" design under a different brand that got bought by Bushnell and they have been working great for over 10 years. I hope I will be able to say the same about these.
Lens fits very well to my 18-135mm WR lens and it does its job. Couldn't expect less from Tiffen, which a renowned brand.
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.
ok. even though i didn't have much info. about this product, i really needed an instant camera andother products at amazon were not very tempting or pretty. so i had no better choice than to just purchase this.i've been using this camera for about a week. and i've taken about 15 pictures[trying to save films]and the results are just beautifully fine! some of the picturesare just so lovely with great color and texture. also self-timer is really useful.but i really never used red-eye preventing button yet. but i assume that's also helpfulif you want to check how the picture would look, look in here:so if you're trying to buy an instant camera and don't know what to buy,try this one. other cameras are too cheap or too expensivethis camera is just right amount of money to spend with great results!i greatly recommned it ^-^
This one really stands out. Great for those applications where they can't say they didn't see it. You can't miss it. You need at least one cartridge in your set.
I purchased these radios for use in a heavily wooded, hilly state park in West Virginia that has no cell service. They performed very well up to about 1.5 miles. After that the performance varied depending on terrain. Each of three families had one yellow radio in their cabin and we kept them on continuously for one week (much of the time in the charging cradle).These radios can be used in voice activated mode without accessories, and hence can be used as a reliable baby monitor, for eg (although going 1.5 miles from your sleeping child may not be such a good idea). Turning off the tone-coded squelch (interference eliminator codes) seems to increase the range a bit since you don't miss weak messages. In rural areas you will be alone on the channel anyway. We also have a pair of motorola T5820 1 watt radios. Those radios, while smaller, had a range that was about half of the T7200s and had inferior sound (although more then passable). The T5820 did not have the eavesdrop reducer code feature so we turned that feature off on the T7200s as well.Battery life on the T7200s using NiMH is as advertised (13 hr or so in standard use). The charging cradle works well for these radios. you can charge the radio while it is still in its belt holtster and you can leave the radio on so you won't miss messages. Note that w/o the charging cradle, you can't charge the radio and leave it in voice-activated mode turned on because you charge it through the headphone accessory port and that cuts out the speaker. So the cradle is really needed for extended use.The main limitation of these radios is figuring out a use for them. In most places cell phones work better (if a little less fun) and are much smaller. we used the T7200s while tandem driving and that was fun. i think a headset would make them even better for that use (we did not have headsets).In terms of size, they are definitely big enough that you are aware that the radio is hanging from your belt. I was able to play golf with the radio in the belt clip, however, without any problem.
Kingston Data Traveler is a great drive. Works quite well. I was able to move data on and off it with no problems what so ever. My only real complaint was it's packaging. Impossible to get the drive out without breaking out a knife or a box knife. Other than that, the drive itself is flawless.
I cannot wear Apple ear buds because they're too big to fit in my ears. I was devastated when I received my iPod and couldn't use them. Enter this product after an extensive search. They fit perfectly into my ears and are comfortable and light. I'm thinking I'd probably prefer these even if the ear buds fit.
The only thing that needs to be done is set up the mac address and i'll be good to go. Item came in condition just like the stock photo presents. It also came as promised with the Ethernet Cat5 Cable and the power adapter. Item was here in 2 days from the date i ordered it which was december 9th. Good cable modem thats not too big and not too small.
I tried several headset phones without success ... poor range and battery life seemed inevitable. Then I purchased a CT12, and it worked so well my wife wanted one too! We've had two of them for the last couple years and they have worked perfectly.The headset is comfortable and it's easy to hear and be heard, it is feather-weight and the battery lasts for hours. They reach all parts of the house and yard, and there's no problem using two of them simultaneously (they completely ignore one another).What's not to like?
The colors are strange. I have other digital cameras, including another Olympus and they take excellent pictures. But the C60 colors seem to be overenhanced. I tried various settings, etc and nothing made a difference. The other thing I don't like is it takes a special battery pack. The other cameras take NiMh AA batteries and I've got a bunch of those so I can carry a lot of spares. If I kept the C-60, I'd have to buy 1/2 dozen spare batteries. But I'm returning it because of the odd photo coloration. If it wasn't for that, this could have been a great camera.
In the past year I have purchase three of these little darlings; for work, home, and laptop. They fit the hand well and the scrolling, both vertical and horizonal, are lightening fast. I spend about 5 to 6 hours per day with a large spread sheet and this mouse saves me about an hour of time each day. The zoom feature helps when the eyes get tired and things start to run together on the screen. Battery life is great! For me and my above average use I get between 60 to 90 day on a battery. The one I use with my note book I put a lithium battery in and I have used that for nearly a year now. Advertising says it is a note book mouse, but I use these for anything I want to. By far this mouse is the best I have ever touched.
Couldn't be easier to use. Just plug your Sirus into it, plug your speakers into it, plug it into power, and you are good to go.
This is an inexpensive set of speakers to play your favorite tunes while you putter around the house. It's also an excellent way to charge your device. It works best in an average size room since when you turn it up loud, the sound distorts.I also noticed that my speakers were popping, or buzzing, whenever my ipod touch was plugged in. It was driving me crazy!! Odd that it never happened when the 3rd Generation ipod classic was plugged in. It dawned on me: the difference between the two is wifi. So, I turned off my Touch wifi and plugged it back into the speakers. No buzzing!!Im glad it wasn't a speaker defect.Al in all, this was a great purchase. I only wish I'd splurged a bit and got speakers with a remote.
I bought this cable to run from my computer to my sound system (about 10 feet apart). I have plenty of slack and the sound quality is not distorted. Very good product.
This is nice quality built bag. I love the detachable lower compartment which I use to store extra video cables and miniDV tapes. My camcorder is small and fits snuggly, so if your camera is any bigger or you leave a tripod attachment on--beware as it may not fit. I would like to have a little more room, but overall I'm happy with the purchase.
Bought this just for Dawnguard its perfect if you dont want to go to the store did not take long to recieve it.
I got a similar pair of headphones when I purchased my first MP3 Player (RCA Lyra DJ 40GB). I lost that set and went looking for a new pair. Found these and bought them. Anyone who is worried about the feel of these, as they clip on to your ear, they are very comfortable.The sound quality is slightly less than studio style ear covering headphones. With these headphones you don't feel like an idiot and you don't look like you just want to ignore the world (even if you do). The ear covering headphones are just too bulky for working out/hiking...etc, so if you like to do things while listening to music buy these headphones...you will not be disappointed.The lowest star(3 stars) for ease of use is just to let people know that the first time, or if you are trying to show someone else how to use them, you may be a little frustrated. Simple use instructions1. Open the clip on each earphone. Just use your fingers at the hinge and slide your thumb between it and the earphone, it should freely open.2. Hang the earphone on the proper ear (look for the L/R on the outside of the earphone. Also note the right earphone is on the longer cable).3. lightly close the earphone around your ear.I know my father had trouble with this :).
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.
I was looking for simple, well made with a good picture 5 stars on all!Thanks Gary
After having these cables for a few months, I think I am going to switch back to the monster cables! Here is why, it is true that the picture is not any better however the sound has pops when the network switches to commercials, from the original broadcast to your local commercials either from the slight delay or something when the switch over in the broadcast is made. It doesn't happen very often but I noticed it right away. When I first tried the monster cables no popping or switchover sound, I then tried these and another brand of cheaper cables and the sound is there. I have cox cable it happens on HD channels and non HD. I notice it the most on Bloomberg Asia report but it also happens on MSNBC and other channels, just not as often. My sound is played through Bose v20 5 speaker system. You get what you pay for!!! As soon as I find the Monster cables on sale these are gone!!!!!
We purchased a couple of discounted flash drives from a local store that both promptly failed. We use the Corsair Flash drives at work so I bought one of these for my personal use. They just work and the're fast too. Very happy with this purchase. Highly recommended.
This is the only adapter I found to synch with my Palm Tugsten 5 without doing any configuring.
We decided not to wait for the HD wars to settle and jumped for BluRay. I figure that I can buy a player for each format for less than a combo player.This Panasonic player seemed to be in the top-three for performance at a ressonable price. It is a new design. Since we were going with a Panasonic display (58" Plasma), I opted for the Panasonic player. This was a good decision. Panasonic has integrated the control between the DVD and the monitor to provide one-button simplicity. Press play, the TV powers up, the proper HDMI is selected, the movie starts. Simple.More important than simplicity is the picture. We had just updated from a Samsung 42" LCD on Dish Satellite with an upconverting DVD player. We thought that was good. When we converted to Plasma and DirecTV, we got a much better picture along with many more HDTV channels. The picture went to beautiful.I didn't think I could see an improvement over DirecTv. But with this player, the system is simply awesome. The picture is vivid and fast. The sound, processed by an Onkyo 805 7.1 Receiver is far better than sound from DirecTV.The player came with about $150 worth of action videos. (Pirates, Fanatic 4, etc.) That was enought to get me to buy a few more. Mainly we use NetFlix, but I want to have some owned content to showoff the system.Don't wait on high def DVDs - jump it - the technology is great.
Have used this product for over 6 years at my job which we use a ton of! Bought a roll to use at home and works like a charm. Definitely does its job of taping down cables for temporary use without leaving any residue behind to ensure a sticky-free clean when removing the tape.
I just got the camera a few days ago. ON the whole I realy like it. the zoom could be better, but they have other cameras for that. The flash is a little bright but its okay too. Most of the time pictures come out great. I have a little bit of truble getting it to focus where i want it too but I think it is my fualt not the cameras. This is my first camera ever so I think some of my problems are that I don't know how to use all the featurea quit right(yes I did read the manual). I think after a little more playing I will have it figuered out and this camera will be my new best friend. However my next camera will be 4 or 5 meagapixles.
Great quality of printing. Can recommend.Compatible Samsung ML-2010D3 Toner Cartridge. NEW COMPATIBLE Samsung ML-2010D3 toner cartridge, black delivers up to 3,000 pages.
This adapter does waht it was made to do. it powers a keyboard that came without one.more words required ?????? this is MY review..
Not much to say other than it works as advertised with Comcast's cable service. Supports boost too.
Excellent product. The package was very good to protect the disk. The cable conectors made easily all the process. And the backup software may be very usefull. great product about the price.
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 lens rocks! I wish I had bought it years ago and now it stays on my camera the majority of the time. Buy it, you won't regret it. It's a bit pricey but well worth it.
If you're into style, you cannot beat Corsair. If you're into storage, it's difficult to beat them too. Though they do have a 32 GB version.
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
This print server is terrible - the setup program dosen't work on any windows box, you can't connect and do a straight LPD print to it's ip address, the support is awful, and using it is a pain. I'd sell the one I have, but I wouldn't want to force someone else to use this terrible product. So I'll swallow the cost and get a wireless print server that actually works.
I was really reluctant to get a digital - but after reading and trying out a few. I am extremely pleased with this Kodak 3900 camera!It is easy and fast. Downloads to the hard drive or on to discs. Great quality and easy directions.We bought the docking station and have really had a blast with what can be done. I would recommend this to anyone who can read and follow directions.Plus anyone trying to hold onto those precious pictures to send on to others, easy. Great email quality. Great printing quality...I could go on but I won't; let your reading do the job.Thank you KODAK!
I just love it - I'm an eclectic sort who bounces back and forth between at least 3 books at a time, and this is a godsend. I have a dozen books loaded on it at once and I've been reading more than ever before. The screen is amazing - I'd been reading for the previous 18 months on a palm pilot and this is a million times better. I'm tempted to buy another one as a back up, I love it that much.I've only owned it for 3 weeks now - but have read 5 books on it already. I'm amazed at the battery life - I charge it every now and then because I don't want it to die on me when I'm away from home - but with it's initial charge I read through 3 (THREE!) whole books before it prompted me to charge it! So I basically just charge it weekly - 3 hours or so and it's full.It's a dream. My only complaints:1. It's a little heavy2. No other applications - I'm not looking for it to be a PDA - but it would be nice if while I'm carrying this around, I didn't have to also carry my Palm Pilot. I would just like basic calendar, address book. Avantgo type application would be wonderful - sync'ing web pages looks great, but right now it's a little tedious.
I trust Advent and own 4 of their wireless speakers. This one is HIDEOUS. Designed for outdoor use?!? No way! As soon as you walk a SHORT distance outside,you lose the signal. Sounds substantial enough when it's only 10 feet from the transmitter, but who needs that? I'm embarrased that I bought it for a gift for someone. When I asked how it was performing, they said they must be doing something wrong. I read the instructions to the letter and it's still weak. Because I have some background with wireless, I tried it and realized that this speaker is garbage. I had cheap remote control cars as a child that reached greater distances.
It's good price and great customer service to solve any unexpected issue. Cable works great for my computer and the extended monitor.
Arrived in time and works fine. Most of the world is going wireless but still need patch cables and cable is still faster than wireless.No complaints so far. Every patch cable tested good.
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
It's always gratifying when a piece of hardware just works, and this is just such a piece of hardware. I plugged in the transmitter, put the included AA battery in the mouse, and Windows XP did the rest. Seamless. No drivers to install, no problems whatsoever. I was mousing in 10 seconds. As for the people who complained about its limited range, that strikes me as unreasonable. It works from five feet away, and I can't imagine why you'd need that much.
This the only way to be able to ware my Airwave radio and get decent reception! Otherwise you need to just set the radio on a table with a clear view of the sky to receive the satelite signals. This way I can do my outside work and Listen to all the Detroit Tigers games!
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.
I see a lot of negative reviews here, but I've been using these discs for a couple months now with my PowerBook G4's Superdrive, and I've had no problems, at least none that I would attribute to the discs themselves. One review laments Toast Titanium 7, which in my experience is a very finnicky, buggy program. I too had a number of failed burns with that program, but I was able to remedy the situation by saving my dvd projects as disc images, and then burning them later with disc utility after I had a chance to mount them and check them out. For the price I payed for these discs, if I remember right, almost half the price of a 25 pack from other companies for a 50 pack from memorex, I am very very pleased. If you're looking to play around with dvd burning, and I guarantee you you will make a few mistakes and have to throw away a few discs before you get it right, this is the best deal you'll find anywhere.
I like the product, there are some disadvantages about it. I have a analog tv and have to use a box to get the new digital signals and when I want to record a show with my vcr I have to use the box remote to keep it on, when I use the harmony remote to turn the vcr on it turns the digital box for the tv off so I don't have a signal. Also when I want to change dvd's for my dvd player there's no eject button on the harmony remote. Other than those things I like the remote, it's a nice remote and I would recomend it.
I really don't know how this product functions, as mine was faulty and would not power on. I sent it back to Amazon for a refund and was pleased with their quick response to this. The unit overall felt very cheaply made, so I did not replace it, but bought an iRiver T-10, which is totally fantastic!
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.
The Neuros Recorder will record video from any video source in MPEG4 and 3GP format. This device is the easiset way to transfer video content to your Ipod or your PSP. Maybe you have a stack of old VHS tapes and you want to transfer them all to MPEG4 format. Hooking the Neuros up is a snap. Connect the AV cables to your input and output devices, plug in the AC adapter, and insert your memory cards. Instead of buying video content from the Itunes store, you can record it yourself for free.
This cable is definitely worth its price.The length is enough for common use. It fits my mac with my new monitor well.
Just bought this camera knowing nothing about them, worried that it was soo plastic, but wanted something the children 9yrs, 13 and 14 years could use on an extended overseas holiday that is easy to use, can hold lots of photos until they return, and would be able to be used for powerpoint or other presentations if needed.So far they have practised using the 8 mb card thing and they will take the 128 mb card thing with them. Was going to get them a card each so they could have their own collection but decided that it would be better to keep the same one in otherwise the plastic might get broken if they are changing the card over.Glad to have read the reviews as I have learnt a lot about the use of it from them, still downloading the manual and haven't read it yet. Was worried that I have paid a lot when I compared digital prices to the non digital of which we have a Pentax that is very old. It still takes fantastic pictures but you have to focus and check the light meter etc, too hard for the little ones to use. Also there will be savings in that we will only print the photo's that are needed. The software supplied needed upgrading . As the hubby is the expert in that area he is downloading this. The 9 year old feels happy that if she messes up the photo she can erase and shoot again. So far, happy with this product and will let you know how the kids handled it when they return.
I got this Western Digital drive a couple of years ago. The drive worked okay for about a month, then the SMART info became garbled. I RMA'd the drive and got a replacement. All has been good until a couple of days ago, when it started exhibiting the click of death. 450gb of files gone forever. I am glad for the people who are having a good experience with this drive, but be afraid, very afraid and back up your data.My 500gb Samsung, also purchased about the same time is still going strong. Unfortunately, it was not in a RAID configuration. I have never had a Samsung fail, so I think I will stick with them from now on. They seem to be more reliable, because they don't go for the cutting edge which this drive was at the time I purchased it.
Taking my cue from old IsuzuDave (somewhere around review #220 below dated 9 June 2006) I bought one of these repeaters to go with my Linksys WCG200 combination cable modem/wired router/AP. (See my review of the WCG200 for more on that terribly mediocre product.) Since IsuzuDave bought his, the WRE54G firmware has been upgraded to version 3, while the WCG200 firmware continues to languish at version 2. Although the WCG200 ostensibly supports WDS bridging and repeating, I believe firmware incompatibilities account for my inability to obtain a secure connection between the two products. Enabling WPA2, WPA, or even old WEP on the WCG200 prevented any connection with the WRE54G. The only way I could establish and maintain a connection was to (1) leave broadcast SSID turned on, and (2) leave the wireless connection completely open and unencrypted -- and that was after performing a manual configuration. Even after a connection was obtained, throughput was unacceptably slow and browser pages frequently timed-out.In *theory* the WRE54G should work with any product that is standards-compliant with WDS bridging and repeating. In practice (probably because Linksys wants to force you to buy more of their products) it will work only with the latest firmware updates on their flagship WRT54G products.The instructions that come with this product are simply wrong in some places. For example, if you're doing the initial setup in wired mode, don't plug the ethernet cable into your router like it says in the instructions. Plug it straight into the ethernet port on your PC. (Took me over an hour to get that one straightened out.) For the amount of time I wasted fooling with this pathetic piece of junk, I could have bought a WRT54G and had a few hundred bucks left over for something fun. My frustration level with Linksys is so high right now that I doubt I'll be buying any more of their products.
Although I had some problems getting my old Orinoco 802.11b GOLD and SILVER cards to work, that wasn't the reason I bought this item.I mainly needed something that could accept CARDBUS cards which actually contain a special slotting so regular DESKTOP PCMCIA readers cannot phisically read these cards properly. Most modern PCMCIA cards are cardbus today.Good product, no problems with cardbus cards!Fabian.
I got this as a gift for my Dad. We both hate having greasy keys on our MacBooks, and he really hates it when the keys leave a smudge on the screen. I suggested a Moshi ClearGuard, but he didn't like the resistance he felt when typing on the keys. He was using the tissue paper that came with his MacBook to keep any dirt and oils off the screen.This product has been perfect for him. It has more grip that a sheet of tissue paper, so it stays on the keyboard when he tilts his computer, so he doesn't have to worry about it falling off when he opens up his laptop. The texture feels like a soft suede, and soaks up the oils off the keys when the computer is closed. If he happens to get a smudge on his laptop, he can use it as a rag to wipe the smudge off.I was worried that it wouldn't fit in his MacBook Air because the clearance between the keys and screen is so thin, but the MBA closes perfectly with no problems. I don't know if it would close as well with both a keyboard skin and the ScreenSavrz on the MBA. The one downside is that his keys will still get some oil on them with no keyboard skin, but that's his choice/fault, not the fault of this product. Overall, it's a very practical and affordable option.
Amazong HDMI cable, I was honestly a little nervous about buying a 25ft unnamed brand cable but the quality is amazing.
For a multifunctional device like the iPAQ, this adds so much to an already useful device. There are some minor issues with adding a complex program to a complex device (I've had to re-boot my device to get the maps back on the screen...and be sure to allow the GPS to set up for the first time before loading your maps because you will get a stupid ActiveSync error otherwise), but it makes much more sense than buying a whole new device for close to a grand! And you need to spend that much to get a GPS unit with this type of capability.I have had an instance of address mis-direction that makes no sense to me...Mapquest got it right and NavTech provides their mapping...but it did get me to the right street. I guess this doesn't totally negate back-checking if you're making a job interview or the birth of your first-born, but it is EXCEPTIONAL in the case of your general, every day sight-seeing and getting around.I look at it this way: If I use my coupon book 8 more times during the course of the year than I normally would because I have no clue where the restaurant is, then I have nearly paid for it already.I would have paid twice this for the thing and still been pretty happy.
I bought this lens for use with my Nikon D90 just over a year and a half ago. Ive always heard of people loving their "nifty fifties" and now I know why. This lens is just spectacular. Very quick autofocus on my D90, almost no noise at all while focusing. Focus ring is smooth. Focusing is spot-on every time for me. All metal construction makes it a very solidly built lens. The only thing wrong with the lens is that its not offered in a DX format, but that was to be expected. The only downside to the lens is that the bokeh just isnt beautiful. Blurring background and isolation is fantastic, but bokeh is very rigid, geometric-looking when it comes to lights. Thats why I gave it 4 stars for that category. Absolutely wonderful lens. Everyone should own one, without a doubt!
I've owned 4 cameras over the past 6 years. Seems like some other manufacturers such as Sony, Casio are coming out with nicer looking cameras every year. We started with the Canon s110, then 200, then switch to a Casio compact due to the nice compact design. Speaking only of build quality, there is no other camera in this class that compares to the Canon. It feels like a solid piece of metal in your hand. I've dropped our old s110 onto concrete from my pocket...put a dent in the corner...still works fine. My canon s550 replaces my Casio which died after 18 months. The picture quality is slightly warm (which is a pleasing characteristic typical of all canons) and very well saturated. Images are very sharp. Start up is just about instant, and there is no shot-to-shot delay when using a high speed card. The LCD is larger and very bright. There was some concern about the LCD screen being easy to break. Before I bought this camera, a friend and I visited the local Circuit City and examined the screen. We discretely tried to cause it to crack by pressing really hard on the screen (sorry Circuit City). We were unable to break it. Those who broke the screen likely severely abused their cameras. Battery life is good for a whole day of shooting. The menu system and auto modes are best in the business. If you are in the market for a pocket camera, there is no better investment out there.Update: I just got back from a family vacation. The camera works great. What surprised me is how well the video mode worked. It's slight choppy compared to a video camera, but more than adequate and the images themselves are fantastic. With a 4gb card, we were able to fit an entire weeks work of picture and about 10 minutes of video, with room to spare. Now we only carry one camera for both pictures and video.
I used to like Sharp before I bought this. I only used it 4 times for about 2 hours total. Still pictures at 1/2Megapixcels is not worth anything these days. From day one, playback sometimes broke up. After 6 months, all I got is 50% broken pictures, and I only playback 3 times. The quality isn't as good as VHS (go figure). I planned to make Dvd discs of my video and it's not worth the VHS tape. It only gets 3 months coverage on labor so I don't think it's worth anything to fix. Reliability [is terrible], picture quality [is terrible], even my VHS cam gets much better outcome without the broken pictures. It will be the last thing I buy from Sharp. I just threw [my money] out of the door, just like that.
The Coby CA-80 has so far (just got it today) worked great with my Sansa Clip 2GB MP3 Player. It charged it from 1/4th battery to full in a little under an hour (a feat that takes my laptop most of the night). A definite must have for the Clip, considering that it lacks a charger in the packaging. It's a little bulky, so make sure you have a good 3-4" of space around your outlet. The plug is a standard US wall plug and folds into the charger.The charger may get a little warm while charging your MP3 player, which MAY be a potential fire hazard. Keep your receipt just in case. If I have any problems, my review will definitely be amended to include such. I noticed that my MP3 player got a little warm as well, which was a little cause for concern, but no big deal. Either way, it might be a smart idea to charge in a cool place.My only real complaint (doesn't affect my rate, just my personal stupidity) was that the product I bought was around $15USD on October 28th. It dropped nearly 10 dollars in under a week, so the price is right right now!
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!!
My husband wanted to try it because our router is belkin, it was no problem getting it to work,it is working great, so he likes it, great buy for the money!
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.
I bit the bullet and upgraded to this monitor and never regreted it. I love it.. Worked perfectly right out of the box...
Works as well or better than my last two cards. We'll see if it lasts longer.
gotta have this product, its a must have for the s10 for the firmware upgrade if you don't have a cf card reader, its great cause you don't have to buy more battieries and it is also great cause it acts as an adapter
I was looking for a good Bluetooth hands free car stereo fm transmitter. I have an IPhone and I wanted to be able to play my music through the radio as well as answer my calls via a Bluetooth. Before I bought this Satechi, I bought another brand. It was horrible. Eventually I was able to get my music to play through the radio but it didn't do any of the other things it said it would. I've tried to return it but I have gotten no response. I then did some more research and found this. I love it. It arrived when they said it would and it was very easy to install. The Bluetooth works wonderfully, the transmitter works great and the sound is excellent.
British actress Rosamund Pike is probably best known for playing the gal who caught James Bond's eye in Die Another Day. While that performance certainly grabbed audience attention, she has numerous other noteworthy credits both on stage and in films. She does another star turn as she inhabits two narrative voices in the 9th novel by William Boyd. He's been called "The finest storyteller of his generation," and Restless again demonstrates how splendidly he can spin a tale.Set in Oxfordshire, England during 1976 our story opens with a bit of a shock - Sally Gilmartin gives her daughter, Ruth, a memoir she has penned. Ruth is amazed to learn that her mother is not at all who she believed her to be. In actuality, Sally Gilmartin is Eva Delectorskaya, A Russian who worked for the British Secret Service during World War II. Sally or Eva has guarded this secret well for almost 30 years.Now, she is revealing the truth about herself to her daughter not because she wishes to be open but because she fears for her life and Ruth is the one person in the world she believes she can trust. Ruth is not only astounded but disbelieving, wondering if her mother may be delusional at the onset of old age. Nonetheless, for her mother's sake she tries to find Romer the man who recruited Sally/Eva and with whom she had an affair.Restless is related in parallel stories, probably the most compelling are the accounts of Sally/Eva's enlistment, training, and experiences. Following the war she returns to England, adopts an identity and marries. She has every reason to believe her past is well behind her.Not so!Highly recommended.- Gail Cooke
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 will say that since for some reason or another my XBOX will not allow me to purchase points through it, this is a very good and quick alternative
Great price, works perfectly. Problem is, I'm a computer junkie and have already filled the stick up with files and applications ... plus a little music. But still, awesome product.
I am not technical but most people aren't. I do know that this cable works just as well asthe expensive cables. The picture is crisp and clear. Do NOT spend more than youhave to. I'm glad I took the chance.
Because this card DOES NOT come with a power adapter (the Belkin Cardbus card does, and I'm ordering one after I send this one back) it would not work with my flash drives. One it would not see at all, and the other it would see but not access.I assume it works O.K. with low or non power devices such as USB keyboards or Mice, or with devices that have their own power supply such as an External USB hard drive, but I've tested neither. I just know this one is 15 dollars more, then you need to turn around and buy the adapter, which is not even listed on Amazon?Also, the driver installation was a pain because after Windows XP installs its drivers, you have to disable all the USB controllers on the card, download the Adaptec driver, then it will install the Adapted drivers. That took me about an hour to find on the Adaptec website. I'm a technician and I do this kind of thing all day; it should not be this hard.Avoid this one.
The scanner is very easy to use. Produces great scans. I have had no problems with it thus far. Before I ordered this scanner I did some extensive research and frankly I was a little concerned about all the hoopla about dust getting under the glass. I have not had this problem. The scanner has NOT disappointed me. A great buy for the money.
Worked fine right out of the box. Having been using it and have not had any problems. I do not broadcast an SSID from my router and I use a different subnet mask. It was easy and straight-forward configuring. I have (3) ethernet bridges, locally attched PC, and a networked printer.
The product works as advertised. The only issue I have is that the remote control doesn't work well unless you point it directly to the ir receiver. Other than that, I'm happy with my purchase.
Bought this case to keep my high end glass bubbler made byTORO! I now have a piece of mind knowing my bong is safe
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 wasted so much money on this thing. it ate up the disks..they got stuck in it and of course it did all of this right when i was about to go away and needed it most.do not buy this unless you like wasting money.
the behind the ear hook is a clear plastic that is really soft and has no real hold and the in the ear part looks odd and bulky not the best idea the volume control is nice, and there is good sound
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 a camera case(see full description below) that was sold as a case for the Canon PowerShot SX230 Digital camera I purchased. This was not from Amazon but through Amazon from another seller named Accessory Genie.I received the case and it was too big for the compact Canon camera. I requested a return and after many days I was told I would need to pay shipping and be penalized with a restocking charge.Therefore, Amazon is no longer my first choice when purchasing items. Also, I will no longer purchase items not sold directly by Amazon.In summary: Lousy customer service for a customer that spent close to $300 dollars on one order.Item Description:High-Impact Durable Camera Case for Canon Powershot HS SX220 , SX230 , SX240 , SX260 and MANY MORE! *Includes Convenient Shoulder Strap & Mini TripodSold by: Accessory GenieHH
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.
In the four months I've owned this puppy, I've managed to put it through its paces across several different platforms. And there are many good things to report about the Neo Jukebox. But there are a few serious disappointments as well.First, the bad. Though advertised as &quot;Mac compatible&quot;, it is, strictly speaking, PowerPC compatible. That is, it takes advantage of the fact that Macs have the ability to read PC-formatted disks. This is not the same, in my mind, as true Mac compatibility, because it means that you may encounter problems if you change its basic boot information in any way from its factory configuration. Indeed, I have lost all ability to see this drive on my Macintosh simply because I renamed it. Nor can it be reformatted as a Mac disk. Worst of all, the documentation gives Mac users only a cursory inclusion, and the supporting website is clearly weighted towards PC (and, really, Win 9x) users.It's not that this device doesn't work properly under the Mac OS. It's that it works inflexibly. You can't really change it from its out-of-the-box configuration if you're using it on a Mac, and that's unfortunate.Another problem: lag time. Navigation through songs on this device is sometimes noticibly slow. It can take several seconds to climb out of one folder and into another--which can be a problem if you intend using this to facilitate any kind of public performance. There's also the issue of organization. It can take you a little while to get all your music in an order that makes navigation faster. Because the Neo Jukebox organizes simply alphabetically, it can be hard, at first, figuring out the best way to organize your files. Importantly, too, this device will play only mp2 and mp3 files. You can store files of any kind, but these are the only it will recognize as playable.These problems aside, however, there's much to cheer about this device.It's extremely durable. I've been able to take it everywhere without problems. The included carrying case and hard outer shell of the device itself do a lot to protect it from damage.It also has a huge amount of space. 20 GB is the standard amount, which is well beyond that of most MP3 players. Even better, this amount can be expanded, later, by buying a bigger capacity drive and slipping it into place. The expandability of this device isn't widely publicized, even by I/O Magic, but theoretically, you could build an infinitely massive library of music--as long as you didn't mind having it divided up into 20-40GB blocks. I could well see this as an excellent way to back up an entire radio station's music library without taking up any more space than a shoebox.Unlike the problems mentioned above with Macs, this thing works like a dream on Windows-based machines. I've never had the slightest problem getting this thing recognized by Win 95/98SE/2000. Transfers of small numbers of files are very fast, but the initial transfer of all your music from your computer to your Jukebox can be an overnight affair.However, if you're going to be doing any kind of massive backup, you may find it useful to buy a laptop drive adapter and simply plug it into your motherboard, completely bypassing the USB hookup. This will cut your transfer time to mere minutes. Also, it will allow you to repartition your drive and fully re-format it in the case of periodic problems that eventually befall most hard drives.Finally, there's the sheer versatility of the Neo. You can use it to port any kind of file. This makes it essentially like buying a jukebox and an Iomega Peerless all in one--at a cheaper price. You can take it running with you. You can plug it into your car's stereo system (with an add-on adapter). You can even run it through your home stereo system. It even comes with a full version of MusicMatch, a powerful competitor to Apple's beloved music management software, iTunes. Long lacking in the Windows enviornment, you'll finally be able to have complete control over your music library with a single interface. In some ways, this included software (or at least its latest incarnation) provide more features than iTunes, including the very useful feature of normalizing tracks. This defeats one of the major problems of digitalized music: songs having widely varying volumes.The Neo Jukebox is thus a powerful performer with some important limitations. On balance, it's probably the best total solution to your portable digital needs. There are other devices which are better mp3 players for Mac users, or that transfer files faster out of the box, or even that switch between files faster. But there's really not another product that will let you do as many as many different things on as many different platforms--and that come in as sturdy a box--as the NeoJukebox. The only one that currently comes close is Creative's Nomad player, so be sure you take a look at that model when shopping. Mac users should really consider the iPod as well, because, even though it doesn't have quite the same capacity, its FireWire connecftivity and complete compatibility with the MacOS and iTunes itself make up for the lower capacity.
Wooked very well. Put it after the TV converter box but before TiVo (TiVo is connected to amp). Putting it after TiVo or the amp caused an increase in noise level.
I purchased this to take on a Caribbean cruise in September. I am no spring chicken anymore--I'm 64 and have one lung--but had no problems at all with this backpack.It accommodated my 17-inch P-7811FX Gateway laptop with ease and provided decent, padded protection. I also included a laptop cooler stand, the power supply and cables, and an assortment of odds & ends that I wanted to keep with me (iPod, cell phone, chargers, reading materials, snacks, water bottle, passports, ...). This combination weighed in at about 30 pounds. I had no problems hefting it to put on or take off and there was no shifting of contents. There was room left over for a light change of clothing or a wind breaker and careful packing could include more. I don't doubt you could get this heavy enough to not want to carry it far!I used this bag as my carry-on on Continental Airlines (along with my camera case) and had no problems...it fit easily into the overhead bins and the "briefcase handle" on top made it easy to carry down the narrow aisle. The numerous compartments were handy for keeping things separated and protected. The adjustable straps and waist belt allowed for a good fit and the weight seemed evenly distributed. I noticed no irritation points where the bag fit against my body.All in all, this worked very well for me on a 12-day trip and it seems to have withstood the rigors of travel with no ill effects. Only time will tell about wear over the long haul but the construction and materials seem OK for a not-too-expensive backpack. I can recommend this one for those that need the additional room with a 17-inch laptop--mine measured 16 x 12.5 x 3 inches with the cooling stand which I kept in the compartment behind the laptop).I don't know if I'd recommend this for school...I can remember text books weighing quite a bit and I think I'd rather lug around a smaller laptop for University work. This is more for the person who wants (needs?) to have their gaming with them or needs a desktop replacement when traveling.
This product is simple and efficient. It plugs in, monitors voltage, and reacts when needed. Great value for the money.
I had primarily bought this switch because my older switch would not allow Windows 8 to detect the attached monitor type. This switch is a definite improvement. Now Windows 8 can recognize my monitor, but the catch is that this PC must be selected before turning on the computer (hence minus one star). Otherwise Windows 8 recognizes the monitor as a generic monitor. This is not that big a problem though. At any time, I can use the 'Screen Resolution' option by right-clicking on the desktop, and use the 'Detect' option to detect the actual monitor. This works out pretty well for me. This monitor detection feature did not work at all with my older switch.
Belkin F8V3063 RF Modulator. RF MODULATOR IN: SVIDEO/RCA OUT: COAX AV-ACC. DVD Player, Video Game Console, Camcorder, TV Compatible - S-Video, RCA Videohad it a week before the thing started producing a noise on the output. Turns out the channel select switch was messed up and kept leaking static from channel 4 into channel 3 and wise versa. had to go with a competitor's model that is sold at Waly World instead. If I could give no stars I would
Works like as charm and is fairly easy to set up. I wish I would have bought one a long time ago.
Irecently upgraded???to me,and now cannot use this device.it freezes the cpu @ update h/w info.data base.the viking support group says&quot;sorry we do not have nor do wee expect to have drivers win me is not listed assupported on the box or anywhere due to various issues with windows mewe cannotsupport the use of the reader with the os.this maay not be the proper forum for this event but all shoulld bbe aware.
I bought a pair of these back in 1991 and they still sound as great as they did then. I've had to replace a couple things (cat chewed on wire coming from the earpiece and also worn out pads). I was able to have the wire fixed at a Sony service center nearby and the pads I ordered online (cheap and easy to replace). These have excellent sound for the price. Crisp, deep bass, and comfortable too. My wife used them for a couple years when she did medical transcription and as far as I know, she was happy with them. By the way, I paid around $99 when I bought these in '91. Must mean something when a product like this still looks the same and sells for the same price after 16 years!
I purchased this speaker system for listening to music in my bedroom, bathroom, for the mobility aspect, and for use as a docking station. It accomplishes all of these flawlessly so far (I just received it 2 days ago). It's compact, comes with all of the necessary adapters, runs on batteries (awesome!), and sounds good. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the bass distorts at a volume-point lower than expected. Overall a great value!
I had NO problems with ordering, getting the codes (which by the way did not take 4 hours, it took about 4 seconds.) I think the people who were having problems forgot to change the second choice (under FORMAT.) You have a choice of either "ONLINE GAME CODE" or "CARD", if you want the codes NOW make sure you have clicked on "ONLINE CODE" or you will have to wait for the card to show up in the mail.It's quite a bit cheaper here, no tax, no shipping and handling (if you choose the "ONLINE CODE") and as for it taking 4 hours, I think it's just up to what time of day you try to get it (more people at home in your imediate area online makes internet slower and if you are using dial-up, well then you need to come out from under your rock and change your calendar, it's 2012 and we have had some amazing advancements in technology.)I got my code as soon as I pressed the confirm button. Best of all, you don't have to put your credit card on your XBox, which is a bit safer since hackers have been getting into game consoles and stealing information.So, to sum up: Pick how many points you want (the more you get the more you save in the long run), CLICK THE "ONLINE CODE" BOX if you don't want to wait for a little card to come in the mail, press the big X on your game controller, left stick it over to the "Market Place" tab. From there scroll down 1 line to "redeem code" and click on it (use your "A" button)and, here's where it gets tricky...enter your code that showed up on the screen that is also now in your e-mails inbox, and click "redeem now". Wow, not as hard as it sounds. And there was no waiting 4 hours, the code was not "used" or "invalid" and I got no error codes.Super happy fun time in under a minute, can' get much better than that.
Over the period of a year...and after "many hours" on the phone with the ADS Tech support dept.I never could get the product to work as ADS Tech says it should. the software has a lot of patches.I even had a hard time getting the product replaced by the ADS Tech."Don't Buy it" is the only thing I can say!!
It takes some time to program, but now I have one, yes one, remote control to operate my home entertainment center.
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 bought this DVI Gear HDMI cable to run from my Roku player to my television.I have had it for six months, and so far it is working fine.I haven't seen any degradation of quality or issues to date.If anything changes, I will update this review.So far, at the price I paid, I am happy with it.~~>> "I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming like the passengers in his cab." &lt;&lt;
The Title speaks for itself. If there is no film, then this is practically useless. Film is so expensive these days, unless they start making more 600 films than these types of cameras are worthless.
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.
The SanDisk Cruzer is the best jump drive I've ever had for two simple reasons.1) It runs perfectly. I've never had a problem with it, unlike other jump drives.2) This drive can take a lot of abuse. The rubber cap is great and this is a great jump drive if you're looking for one that you can carry in your pocket all the time.
I have searched locally for this item and was unable to find it. I did a broad search using MSN and found it here. I was so pleased with the items and with the speed at which they came. I would definitely recomend this retailer and their items for sale :)
El Telescopio trae todo lo que dice en la descripcion y es realmente muy bueno y a buen costo...!!! lo Recomiendo
I have tried 3 other types of cf cards, but for some reason I am partial to the Lexar brand, it might be my imagination but it seems this product is just faster than other brands.
I needed replacement speakers for my 2000 Dodge Durango. These made a huge difference in sound. Nice and clear, clean sound. I can turn the factory stereo all the way up with no distortion. These speaker have enough bass to satisfy me.Buy them they are worth it.Follow up review. Speakers still sounds great after about a year. Good choice. Alot of compliments.
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.
I'm not an audio/videophile but these seem to be of the same quality as the cables available for 8x the price in the stores. Delivery was prompt (before promised) and were not packaged in all that extra plastic they use for store display.
I purchased the 55mm filter for my Konica Minalta 18-70mm lens. The quality of the filter is excellent. My photographs are exceptionally sharp and, of course, the filter protects the lens.When using the lens at 18mm, due to the thickness of the filter band, a small bit of vinetting is evident. This is to be expected with a standard filter used at a strong wide angle focal length. For those doing extensive wide angle photography, a special thin banded filter is a better choice.Overall, an excellent filter at a great price.
This is a solid speaker system with a sound quality similar to units offered at a way higher price point. I use mine as a replacement for a car stereo in my old beemer. I have also used it chillin' at the park. Sounds great. A bit on the heavy side to pack around though.
I upgraded the unit with UMS drivers so I could drag and drop in Windows XP. Syncing with Windows Media Player could not be easier. I have WMP downconvert all of my MP3s to 64KBps and they sound really good (not perfect, but really good). I currently have 105 songs in 64KBps WMA and have 60MB remaining free space.Does not come with an armband... iRiver is sold out of them at the moment.One thing to be careful about: The unit comes pre-loaded with a few songs. If you decide that you like them, BACK THEM UP BEFORE UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE. The unit will be reformatted.
I read many reviews (including all on Amazon) and looked at several tripods at local stores prior to purchasing it from Amazon. I have to say it exceeds my expectations. It is a solid, professional looking and high quality tripod for the money. It is not as light as a Carbon Fiber version but I did not want to spend $400 or more on a tripod. I attached a Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head to this tripod which gives me a solid support for my Nikon D90. The capability to set the center column to horizontal allows me additional angles to include getting close to the ground and doing Macro shots. Overall, I love this tripod and highly recommend it to others.
I have no complaints over this product. The viewing range around the room is great. The clarity of the pictures is fine for 800 x 600 - after all, I wasn't looking for, nor needed perfection. Easy to set up. Personally, I don't care about the no sound as I wanted it for pictures, not movies. The 4:3 screen ratio is just what I wanted as many of my photos are old, squarish and are being scanned and would either be "stretched" on the "widescreen" models or would appear too small when it is "auto fitted" into the widecreen mode. Plenty of memory. I will be able to get hundred's of my photos up to view. The remote works fine. I read a review somewhere that complained that the frame did not save the settings when turned off. I'm not sure what was meant by this. My frame has kept the my custom picture contrast, etc... settings and slide show timing settings each time I turn it off and put in a new card. If it has any down side - that is that it does not have a random play of photo files mode, it just plays in the order on my memory card. But, for the price and quality, I am very happy with it!
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...
I bought three of these HDMI cables for just over 7 dollars total. They work perfectly and look great. Much better than blowing 30-50 dollars on the same product in any other store.
These cards are well priced and indead fast. I use mine to watch short films on my Toshiba e740 PDA so the speed of the memory is crucial. Now let me tell you something that may be the reason some have ragged on this card. &quot;Irradiation&quot; that USPS and some UPS offices use can not only erase this memory but actually destroy it. I know this because I work for a firm that puts out units with these cards built in all the time. We actually had to do a re-call due to all the irradiation going on during the anthrax scare. For this reason either buy locally or ship fed-ex or UPS air. Dont find out the hard way that your card has been irradiated and destroyed...just my advice.
The recent Consumer Reports (November 2007) issuye rates this TV as Best Buy for the 46 - 52 inch model range. The Consumer low-down is this: Excellent HD, Very Good FVF, Excellent Standard Definition, Very Good Sound Quality, Very Good Remote Control, Good Onscreen Menu, Good Viewing Angle. Overall, the TV gets a 76 out of 100 from CR.
I'm not a huge fan of buying well over the amount of points needed to buy add-ons for games, however, at the same time, I don't expect to switch console systems, and it's essentially the only currency accepted by Microsoft thru the Xbox system, so not much of a choice anyway. With that said, I'd much rather buy MS points/Xbox Live subscription codes online; cuts down on the packaging with having it leave the warehouse and the fuel to arrive at my mailbox a few days later, and it's normally cheaper than buying the points directly from Microsoft. The best thing is that it's nearly instantly available for use.
Awsome. Best remote out there. My family can do anything they want now with the push of one button.Controls every tv DVD, AVR, Sat in my house.
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I have some old Sony wired headphones that were expensive, but very nice. I wanted the advantages of wireless, so bought these and have been very disappointed with the quality. As other reviewers mentioned, the general static and popping noises are unacceptable. The white noise static sound increases quite a bit as you turn up the volume and the popping is a regular 'click-click' every 3 seconds or so, that also increases with volume. Certain locations/positions will make the popping better or worse. Also, any movement sometimes causes a swishing sound. Music is not as bad to listen to since it tends to mask these problems, but listening to something like a podcast is terrible.The other complaint I have with them is that the charging is based on time (that starts when the headphones are placed in the cradle, I believe) not battery life. Does this mean if I charge them fully, then listen to them for just 5 minutes, I should not put them back? Will it do another full charge? This may be normal for wireless headphones, but the manual was confusing, stating "Charging is controlled by the timer and always continues for approximately 16 hours, regardless of the remaining battery power, but this is not a malfunction."
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.
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.
First off, We have a GPS that is built in to an Infinity I35 that if very good. The Roadmate 2000 is nowhere near it. The screen is too small to and does not give clear directions when there are a mass of roads in the small screen. Some suggested exits are not clear on the screen and could cause you to get in an accident trying to figure out where it's telling you to get off. It tells you to exit at ridiculous places when it is no where near where you are trying to go or the exit you really should get off on. It will in fact eventually get you there, and that is at the fastest route setting. I will say it is fantastically quick about re- routing you when you miss a turn, I am talking, almost immediately. It took me through eight turns in Mississippi to get somewhere when all I had to do was go one block straight ahead and turn left once to get there. It did this several times using fastest, mostly interstate, and two other settings. I tested this on locations where I knew the fastest and easiest route to a location. I would definitely NOT buy this unit.
Great price. Couldn't find this at any local office supply store. Used for the Epson Stylus Pro 4800 and bought 2, one for now and one for later.
We bought this player because our old player (a 3-yr-old Radio Shack model) broke while on vacation, and I could not stomach the thought of a 4-hr plane flight with my rambunctious 6-yr-old without a dvd player. This particular model was the only one offered at the department store we stopped at, so I was more than a little disoncerted later to see the negative reviews posted here.However, I can say that after two weeks of fairly heavy use, including one cross-country flight, I have no complaints. The first night I couldn't figure out how to attach the battery on firmly enough so it would charge, so I was ready to return it, but when I tried the next morning it clicked easily into place and I have had no trouble with it since. The battery seems to last longer than the promised 2.5 hours, which is nice.Pluses: (1) The carrying case, which has tons of room, although I have yet to figure out what some of the straps/spaces etc. are designed for.(2) Picture quality, which is terrific.(3) Clear, simple controls on main player, and the remote, while more cluttered, is more comprehensible than some you encounter.Minuses: (1) The manual was hard to follow, and one must infer through trial and error that if you want to watch the movie on the attached portable screen rather than a separate TV, the switch needs to be turned to "TFTT" (which is never defined) rather than "Video" (which is what I had incorrectly assumed was the proper setting, but if you leave it on "video" it only gives you that audio but no picture. Go figure.)(2) The supplied headphones are not that comfortable. We just use the headphones from our old set instead.All in all, my experience with the player has been positive. Would I have bought it if I had the luxury of taking my time to shop and read Amazon reviews first? Probably not, given some of the horror stories included here. But am I happy with it? Yes. So I thought I would write this review to provide some balance.[Edit: Updated almost two years later... this DVD player is going strong and working great. I have no hesitations in recommending it strongly.]
I have a Dell Inspiron 9300 and this stand works really well with it. It's nice to get the laptop off of the desk and it is easy enough to get the laptop in and out of it.
This remote does exactly what it is supposed to do. Nothing fancy but is well worth the price and the item arrived in a timely fashion.
I am an Apple person, so I had serious reservations about getting the Dell PC Desktop given to my wife by my son-in-law connected to my wireless network. After an hour I gave up, couldn't even get the damn thing connected via hardwire. A friend who has worked for years as an IT person, spent over 2 hrs. trying to get a wireless connection without success. He did manage to get a wired connection working. Took the Belkin back and bought a similarly priced Linksys WUSB54GC. With the same trepidation, I put the install disk in, click on the continue button, plugged in the unit to the USB and my network wireless showed up, clicked on it and AMAZING!!! It worked--no problem...just like an Apple computer! And the extender usb cord makes connecting to the back of the CPU a breeze!
I'm not sure if I misunderstood what exact hook up it needed to be used properly, or if it just plain didn't work. But I do know It is now another article put in the closet.
I bought this box to record videos from my TiVo 3, so far it works fine for my purposes. As an after thought when this unit is used to play back commercial DVDs it pauses frequently, presumably to re-sync audio and video components, I'm looking for something better.
I bought two of these when they were on sale on Amazon and I have to say I was happy for awhile. Unfortunately, the case hasn't been tested well, because the zipper is DEFINITELY not strong enough.It broke once and I had to exchange it for a new one. Then the new one broke also. This doesn't happen if you don't have many discs... say 100. But once you get to the 150 mark, you can feel the strain on the zipper everytime you open or close it, and what's the point of buying a 320 case if you only fill it to 150?The case holds the DVD well enough, as long as you don't need to close it.
As soon as I got my iPod, i knew it was the real deal. It has everything i need. well, actually, almost everything. the only thing i found wrong with the actual player is there is no custom equalizer. there are 20 equalizer settings, but i want more bass. hopefully apple will change this in a firmware update in the future.The headphones, oh the headphones. after 5 days of use, i blew out the left headphone. i got so annoyed i decided to plug it in to my full size stereo and turn the equalizer settings in itunes up to max and my stereo to 40 and play the gorillaz "double bass" over and over again just to super screw them over. well wouldnt you know it, they are horrible now! so, be warned, if you get an ipod, plan on getting some good headphones if you dont have some.Finally, the last thing i disliked was the back of the ipod. it gets dirty quite easily, so i bought myself a cover. now it doesnt get dirty. easy as that.so, buy this. you will be happy
I own a 2300DL and just bought the 2350EN. This is a large enough leap in print quality for me to be happy I upgraded. The older 2300DL was a good color laser and worth the price but this new model is significantly better. My first photo print was really impressive. I would say it was so near the quality of my Epson Photo 780 that I was surprised. Unfortunately Color lasers cannot print on true photo paper. Using plain paper on both produced very similar, and very good, photos. The printer takes its time to start up but its a small price to pay. I can definitely recommend this printer to anyone looking for a color laser.
Only initial difficulty was exchanging White cover for Black- instructions could be a little clearer.Install-activation no problem under Win XP or Linux (Mandriva, Debian). Utilized Nero software and free ImgBurn in XP- fast and flawless. K3b usage- same results in Linux.LightScribe software available in BOTH Windows and Linux variants; although Linux item not as comprehensive in labeling options (basic-only).Overall, a great multi-format unit: fast, quiet, and efficient...
I use this as a cheap pass-through, which it does well.I have no idea what happened to my camera, but this filter totally saved my Tamron lens. I think a car seat was slid backward and it hit the camera, but I'm not sure. Regardless, the filter was shattered and bent on one edge -- this surely would have destroyed my good lens had the filter not been in place! Ordering a replacement right now.
Got if as promised and works great. Buy this product today to save you monthly rental fees from your cable internet provider.
I purchased this remote approximately a month ago and it works great. I bought it to control a samsung plasma, Samsung receiver, and a comcast hd dvr cable box. Before I had to use 3 different remotes to control everything and now this one works everything. Setup was easy and straight forward. If you are looking for a good all in one remote for under $200; look no further!!
your instructions on web and CD were greatgot it going on the first trysnappy too!My dad is 90 and did no want an all new machine just for his AOLfor 12 bucks we r very happy
I bought this three years ago after I got my first iPod, a 4G that has long since been sold, but I've kept this as the dock on my computer because no matter what, it still works, looks wonderful, and even though I have the Universal Dock in my bedroom to charge and watch iPod content via video out, this simple dock still works well, even with the Classic and the iPhone. It doesn't fit perfectly, but both devices still look good. I wouldn't get the Universal Dock just for computer syncing, but this one is perfect for that use.
I use a camera every day, all day, so I've had plenty of experience with the Canon A series cameras. I've been through four of the A series cameras in the past six months. These cameras are way to delicate for use. First of, the lense covers do not function properly after a few uses. If they get a little dust on them, they are ruined. Next, the battery life is horrible although, if you buy the Energizer lithium batteries they do last a little longer. You have to take the batteries out of the camera when stored away because for some reason it will drain the batteries in the off mode. When needing the flash, you have to wait ten to fifteen seconds for it to recharge. Then there's the most aggrivating feature of the camera, the lense retracting mechanism. On every A series camera I've used, this part is pretty much the death of the camera. It's the E18 lens error horror story. I don't know if the gears get off track or they just collect dust and jam up but it won't take and you'll have trouble with it. I've started using my own Kodak Easyshare CX7300 that's about seven years old, and so far no problems. It actually takes better pictures than the Canon A series, you don't have to wait as long on the flash, and it don't have the lens retracting mechanism. My Kodak has been dropped a few times a couple of times, on concrete, and it still works like a charm. Personally, I think the Canon is just to delicate for my taste.
Once I figured out how to hook up, the performance is great. Called the vendor for help and they were very helpful. I had to buy a different line hook up going to the TV. Another $10.00
i wanted a wireless mouse for my laptop, but this is not the mouse for me. from the beginning, it gave me trouble, and finally (after only a few days) stopped working altogether. i ended up getting a logitech mini-mouse. it's not wireless, but that hasn't been an issue at all, and it's really easy to use, dependable, and comfortable. wish i had gotten that first!
I leave overseas and our postal service had change where I have to do everything online. There is not always people available to weight your package so I decided to do it from home. I bought this very simple postal scale. Very accurate and easy to use.I feel like I work now at USPS! I am very happy, I just sent the package with my husband to his work where they collect them and are ready to go!
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 replaced my rear stock speakers in my 94 s10 and was just as expected. Has a good sound with just my stock stereo. Good buy I would recommend.
This lens is one of the best I own!!!!!This lens has a wide open aperture at 1.4 allowing for great nighttime shots. The only downside is it won't zoom. It's worth every penny regardless.
I bought this player, had it for a week and returned it. I bought a charging kit from GomadicCar / Auto and Wall / AC Essential Charger Kit w/ Tip Exchange for the Archos 605 - Gomadic BrandEverything worked well and I was excited to try the browser. When I selected the browser a window popped up saying that this "plug-in" needed ... which costs an extra $30 ... Doh!Next I tried to use the MP3 player, which is where this device lacks the most. Get this, you have to load a playlist. Otherwise you can either play one music file or all music files. There was no way for me to select by folder (which is all I need), artist, album, nor genre.Now on to loading a movie, which was a typical video I use with other video players. When I clicked on play it said that it was only supported with an "plug-in" that ... wait for it ... cost extra. There are two types of video plug-in at $20 each. I decided it is not worth it and returned it. I bought it for three reasons which it was lacking in all three areas:1) Play videos (not many video formats supported, other supported at an extra cost)2) Browse the web (costs extra)3) Play MP3s (GUI lacks)In conclusion...Pros:1) It has good look and feel2) video playback good (when supported)3) screen is clear and bright4) keys work well5) good user interface in general6) good weight (not too heavy)7) good battery lifeCons:1) Web Browser App cost an EXTRA $302) Some codecs (video formats like AVI) are not support ... BUT you can add some codes, of course this costs EXTRA of at least $203) MP3 player user interface is lacking. I could not find a way to play by folder, artist, genre ... MUST make playlist ahead of time and upload it to the playercheers
I would like to share my experience with this external flash with other amateurs/beginners. When I got my Nikon D40 and when I first upgraded to the D90, I never thought I would get an external flash. I thought the built-in flah would fulfill all my needs for flash photography. Then when I discovered that some of my shots are less than satisfactory, I decided to get the SB600. Please see my picture of the red-tailed hawk. I would never have got the same results with the built-in flash.IMHO, if you want to improve your photography, an external flash such as this is essential.
This is a classic antenna and it works as advertised. I've used many of these over the years and they've all worked very well for me. Great SWR and power handling and it's nice to be able to take off the whip for secure storage when needed.
This remote was recommended to me by a family member as a great product to consolidate my vast collection of remotes, that most of us have. I wanted to free up some coffee table space. Though it is a bit pricey, I ordered it. I needed to call tech support to help program it and set it up. I'm not the most technical. The person was patient and helpful, but it did take awhile. I have a lot of components. The only one that is not compatible yet with this one is our PS3 (because of the blue ray). Otherwise no other remotes are needed and It works beautifully - most of the time. About once a week we may have a slight short lived error, such as it freezes and won't turn something on or off or change the station. The "Help" button right on the remote walks you through a very quick fix every time. It's possible it's just a user hitting the wrong buttons from time to time, but luckily it doesn't take long to remedy and I've never had to call back support. There are updates and I believe upgrades available when you connect it back up to the computer after the initial set up. We set it on the cradle charger when not using it, but have left it off for a couple days when we went away and it held it's charge. All and all well worth the ivestment, especially if you have as many things going on as we do, such as a Stereo, Tv with HD cable, Dvd, Vcr (yes, we actually still have a few homemovie tapes we have not converted yet) A PS2 (in addition to the PS3), etc...
I am not a picky guy when it comes to audio, but these speakers are terrible. I boxed mine up & took them back to the store. The sound is fuzzy and static. They sound like they've been washed in a dishwasher. Completely unuseable! How on Earth they got such good reviews from others I don't understand. Avoid this junk product.
My wife wanted a portable MP3 player with radio capabilities to use when we go fishing. I checked on the Internet for units and I only found that Sony made a unit that I was looking for, the Sony DNF-430 ATRAC CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player with AM/FM/TV/Weather Digital Tuner. Everything works great and it was a bargain to get. I highly recommend this unit.
For a fully charged iPod Video (30G), it can download approximate 768MB (256MB and 512MB CF card) photos from a Canon Rebel XT Camera in about half an hour. After that, the remain power is about 5%.To ensure the download process is not interrupted by low power, I suggest to charge the iPod after each download. Keeping the battery in high power helps to extend its life.I recommend this device especially for road trip travelers.One more suggestion: Make sure the picture looks okay in iPod before you delete the pictures in the memory card. Sometimes, it only transfers about 30% of the pictures from the camera, but not all. I was glad that I reviewed the picture before I deleted the files, otherwise it would be a pain to me.
After reading these reviews, I must say I have experienced none of the problems these people describe. It does not eat envelopes. It prints fast and well. Cartridges are expensive but I had it over a year before I needed one. I would still recommend it.
Well, the title says it all. It's quite normal for a company to design a projector with a bulb that will need to be replaced every so many hours of operation. Bulbs are considered 'consumables', like ink jet printer ink cartridges. But you have to wonder about the ethics of a company that makes owners of their projector pay $349 for a light bulb that probably cost them a few dollars to make. Optoma has created a very nice projector - I bought one and used it for a week. I returned it due to the foul smell of hot plastic that just never went away. I really liked the projector and considered buying another one, but the idea of being ripped off for a replacement bulb, which, of course, only Optoma makes, kept me away for good. Optoma, your exploitative design philosophy sucks and will eventually backfire.
I bought this adapter so I could plug in a GPS unit and an FM transmitter for my iPod into the car's cigarette lighter socket at the same time. It works great.From looking at the product image before I bought the adapter, I wasn't sure if it was the right adapter because the dual sockets looked a little strange in the picture. However, what you're seeing in the image are the spring-loaded safety covers. When you plug in your device, the safety cover gets pushed into the socket.The adapter can swivel 90 degrees, which is a nice feature when you're trying to get the wires from your devices out of your way and not wrapped around the car's gear stick.
I've been shopping for the last couple years for a decent enclosure for my old IDE drives. While some are very nice and built well, they all were USB connection only - The ULTRA IDE kit has the ability to take advantage of the connection speeds of firewire (1394) cable. It also is the first one that I came across that you can daisy-chain multiple units and then connect to a computer.This is a great selling point on it's own, but the final straw to get it was actually the power supply. Other kits I ran across used a 4 or 6 pin connection - which made the plug and cord heavy enough to put a strain on the mounting point of the exteranl hard drive - One unit would sporatically have power issues because of this and the result was file corruption... bad news. The Ultra uses a single cylinder-plug that is light. The insulation is not sacrafice, it is proper, but heavy enough to be a strain on the mounting point like I experieced w/ the 4 or 6pin connectors.I am so happy with this unit, that I'm replacing two other IDE enclosures that are working fine - just to take advantage of the daisy-chaining.My only word of caution is the tightness of tolerances when installing the hard drive - I had to slip the cooling fan out of it's place to allow me to angle the power connection to a point I could connect the harddrive. The fan easily flips in/out of it's resting place,just remember orientation. So, if it seems you cannot conect the power, just do that - I blame the very tight measurement made of the power wired to the circuitboard. Yeah, this will only make sense if you run into this problem.... but don't let that deter you from getting this unit!
I got this as my first jump to surround sound/HDTV and i didn't want to get something that I would need to replace later when I updated my other components. That was the deal sealer for me, this bad boy has 3 component jacks and you need/want component jacks for HDTV, DVD, PS2, HDTV converter box, etc. So you need a few and this had the most for the money. A HDTV will also have 1-2 components so keep in mind you'll want a receiver with at least 2. I was very impressed that this unit it the 'brains' so to speak. Everything goes thru this unit, it's like a head unit rather then a piece of a system. Even the TV goes thru this. Very nice, the remote can control everything. Nice sound options, fairly easy to configure. Optical outs, one on the front, give great sound quality.Just so many features I could go on and on. Onkyo is a quality brand from what I was told and I couldn't be more happy with the unit.
If you've got several devices, then you need a universal remote. The 880 is excellent and is superior to the 628, which I also own.The 880's rechargeable battery is a huge plus. I was replacing batteries in my 628 about once a month. The button design and layout on the 880 also is much better than the 628's. The 880 also has more transmitting power when sending signals to your devices. It's also faster in switching the devices on/off. Its learning mode is great and is indispensable when one of your devices is not responding to a particular command.The 880 is thoughtfully designed. It's also sleek and sharp looking (although it would be nice if it was a little beefier in construction). This is an excellent product.
Crucial is a very good company who makes reliable, trustworthy RAM memory. This particular product performed great in my older Gateway workstation (motherboard uses a Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz Hyper Threading CPU). This RAM kit (I say kit because it comes with two identical 1GB sticks of RAM) runs at 533Mhz (667MHz capable) in my motherboard vs the 512MB of 400MHz RAM (2 sticks of 256MB ... also 240 pin DDR2, of course) that was installed. I removed the slower RAM so that the system didn't auto-adjust the speed and end up setting the new RAM in sync with the older, slower RAM (yes, two different speeds = slower speed used for all).. And yes, I have 4 DIMM slots (or 2 Dual Channels, meaning 2 SETS of RAM slots for identical pairs), even though 2 slots total is the standard. I then added an additional 1GB (2 x 512MB 667MHz DDR2 kit) of Kingston (ALSO very reputable) that I found used (in a kit) for a total of 3GB, which is close to the limit. Approximately 3.5GB is the limit in Windows, unless you're using a 64 bit version of the operating system. This says nothing for Linux (and all it's tasty flavors), which is a great operating system, lately... So even if I HAD 4GB memory, my (Windows) operating system would only recognize three and a half. With 3GB RAM, my system is running much smoother...If all this confuses you, then I recommend going to crucial.com from the computer you intend to upgrade and find the Crucial Memory Advisor(tm) tool. Click on "scan your computer" at the bottom of the window that contains the advisor. And remember this:1. There are different generations of DDR (or double data rate... the new standard) memory. There's DDR1 (simply referred to as DDR), DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 (I believe DDR4 and 5 are used primarily for high end video cards at this time - late 2010). Find out (for SURE) what generation of DDR RAM you are using, as the different generations are not compatible with each other. The memory stick would not fit in your machine..2. Rather a memory stick be too fast, than too slow. example: 667Mhz memory installed on a motherboard that supports 533Mhz memory will auto adjust the memory to 533Mhz, and will work fine. But 533Mhz memory sticks designed for boards that desire 800MHz sticks means your memory will have to work above and beyond what it was intended for.. So even though they're both (let's say) DDR2, you could run into serious problems if your memory isn't as fast as it needs to be.3. Make sure the pin count is correct. DDR2 is a 240-pin module. DDR is a 184-pin module. Notebooks have 200-pin modules for DDR and DDR2, however the notch on DDR modules is in a slightly different position than that on DDR2 modules. Don't buy mobile (laptop) memory, if you need memory for a desktop, and visa versa. Mobile memory example: PC2-6400 DDR2 SO-DIMM (for notebooks)4. If "kits" and "dual-channel" confuse you, then you should probably buy kits (kits are identical pairs). If your computer NEEDs dual channel memory (a FEATURE), and doesn't receive it, it probably won't run. But if your computer will run memory that is not identical, then the kit will not hurt anyway. Make sense?5. I believe most home computers use non-ECC (error correction checking). unbuffered memory, because it is much more cost effective. Servers use ECC, buffered, because it's mission critical.6. "What's this PC2-5300 stuff?" ... without a long explanation, just divide the last number by 8 to find out the actual speed of the RAM. Multiply the speed by 8 to find the bandwidth (in MB per second). Some shops display only bandwidth, and others only speed. Hence, PC2-5300 is DDR2 667MHz (give or take a few MHz, which is allowed). Likewise PC3-10600 would be DDR3 1333MHz (even though it comes out to 1325MHz...) Make sense?If, after all this, you still have reservations, then I would recommend letting your local computer geek (like myself, were I in your neighborhood) have a look at your machine. A RAM memory upgrade is actually a relatively simple process, to someone who follows computer technology on a regular basis (and preferably worked with more than just one machine).Wow. My review turned into an instruction manual...Good luck.
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.
The shape conforms perfectly to the designer's hands, but unless you share the same DNA, I'd avoid this product. I've used many of these over the years and this is the only one I struggled with. Constantly shifting it to get it's high and low points in a place that was tolerable. I finally reversed it, pointing it towards me and it worked a little better. This just needs to be a simple pad. Instead, they've overdesigned it as a gimmick.
It is like an open cover and just fits the camera (nice fit, but not much of padding). It has a small pocket inside which can take a single SD card. You cannot put an extra battery. I found a better leather case (Icon VIN111-BLK) for same price so I am returning this. Also this can only be put on a belt, no shoulder strap. (check the pics I shared)
I was looking for a compact, networked laser printer with automatic duplexing. The Brother HL-5170DN met these needs beautifully. The duplexing has worked flawlessly so far. The printer is also completely silent when it is in sleep mode. While it comes with its own driver CD, it is automatically recognized by MAC OS X Tiger without any installation required. (The set up manual does not state this however.) I certainly recommend this printer to anyone looking for the same set of capabilities.
First off, Amazon's price is about 40% less than Best Buy's, and even at the BB price, this little gizmo is a bargain. The sound quality for speech, which is what it was made for, is excellent, and the unit is easy to use and works seamlessly with any computer system. The bonus is the built-in FM radio, which wasn't a deal-breaker when I was looking for a digital voice recorder but is much appreciated (I take the thing along on bike rides and listen to NPR as I pedal the pounds away!). Haven't even bothered to upload music...that's what iPods are for.
I received the i470 d printer within a few days after placing the order. It works fine and arrived in good condition. I appreciated the fast communication on purchase with the seller.
This product is pretty sturdy and looks good for the price I paid. It's a CD wallet so I don't expect that much, and it does the job.
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've been using these for sometime now to archive photos. It has been a reliable product. It's a good thing I used them for photo backups since I did a backup on some regular CD's and they lost data but the Delkin CD's were OK.
I got the Sennheiser HD215's as a christmas present. I had picked them out so I knew what I was getting. In person they were just as good looking as the photos on Sennheiser's site. Looks don't matter too much with headphones though.I wanted them as a better option to the mediocre Koss headphones I was using with my recording studio (Boss BR600). Well, they sound fantastic, dynamics of the recordings that were barely audible through the Koss' lept right out with the HD215's. Bottom end is deep and full but is not booming which I find annoying with long term head phone use. The mid's are bright and guitars and vocals, which usually compete with one another in the mid's are very separate and distinct. As far as the highs go there seems to be an infinite amount of space and any high tones do not sound compressed or tinny at all.I have heard no distortion at any levels so far but I have not pushed them very hard yet.I really like the circumaural ear coupling as I find that style the most comfortable. These headphones seem to be built really well and I like that cable is removable from the earpiece. I bought a nice 30 foot cableand use that in place of the stock cable and I can now easily get far away from where my recorder is set up when I need to.I used these with my Ipod and I am hearing all sorts of details in the soundfield that were not present with any of the other headphones or earbuds I have used with my Ipod. 192kbps MP3's never sounded better. ;)All of this after about 30 hours of use. From what I have read on headphone forums it generally takes around 50 hours of use for headphones to settle in. 20 hours to hit that sweet spot and I already love them.Not really recommend if you want to walk around in public as the closed design does keep the majority of external sound out, plus you would look like a doofus.
i ordered a camera 2 monthes ago and i have yet to recieve it. not only that, it said on my product tracking that it was delivered to the back door. i am on a military army base in iraq so thats impossible. when i tried to contact the company to find out what is going on (over 5 emails to be exact) i recieved not one response. so, after they took out the money from my bank account, i recieved no product and no response. im in a combat zone so its hard for me to get to a computer/phone. so this has been one frustrating experiance. i will NEVER do bussiness with this company and its pretty obvious to me that they dont care.
My first impression is &quot;this is such a cheapo lookin' card, but for the price, I guess I can give it a try&quot;... Boy, was I wrong or what? The installation is so easy, it took 2 minutes and 40 seconds, including opening and closing the computer cover, and software driver. The card's performance is second to none, far exceeds my Linksys and Netgear, even Intel cards. Ever since, I've buying this particular card for my home and professional networking use, and it never failed me.I know some people gets uncomfortable when they see a &quot;ancient floppy disk&quot; for storing driver. But darn it, it works great. And what's amazing about D-Link, is that they always seem to include the latest driver in their packaging. I have bought over 60 of these cards, and the driver date is just barely 2 - 3 months old on every purchase. Consider Linksys, their drivers are at least 1 year old. To top it off, Windows 2000 and ME has build-in drivers for this card, and the floppy isn't even needed.Overall, this is a good performing card at a wonderful price. They use the SAME chipset (stamped with their own name) that other competitors use as well, but they did it much less expensive... Definitely +++!
I have no complaints about this mouse. It works wonderfully with my MacBook Pro (the logitech software is a piece of junk, but a quick Google search will bring up other options). I use and enjoy all of its features, except the search button (which works, I just don't use it). Highly recommended if you are looking for a comfortable notebook mouse with some bells and whistles.
Less expensive than through microsoft for the same product, thanks again amazon. Can load product key straight from amazon into the xbox live account with ease.
Ok, Im hoping that it a disposable DVD player like some other people are saying cause its GREAT! I keep my reciepts anywayz, so if it does break I'll just give it to BestBuy and let them do the throwing away.I must mention, if you are incined to buy it for it's Divx Capabilities, make sure you encode the divx movies in HomeTheater mode, otherwise you will have problems, such as (no sound, stuttering video, etc.)So once again great quality player, and use HomeTheater Divx conversion for worry free playback (:
My Sandisk memory sticks are a must have component to my computer operations since losing a almost new 40Gb Seagate hard drive back in August. I use the 512Mb and 256Mb sizes since Windows 98SE is my preferred operating system. With the help of a batch file created by me, I merely place one of a dozen memory sticks in the USB port on the front of my eMachines computer and let the batch file back-up the graphics, web site, text file, digital photos, program source files or ?whatever? to that spedific stick - giving me daily back-ups of stuff that's too valuable to lose in a fire or hard drive crash.One stick is around my neck and is used to download files from the internet while at a remote computer (public library, for instance) that can be saved on my home computer later. It also holds the daily updates to the dozens of web sites I maintain that are uploaded at the much faster high speed public library computers.
I bought this to replace a case I had with a bad connector. Installation was quick and very easy. It even came with a screwdriver to make the installation even easier. The only thing I wish was a little different would be to have the LED's on the front of the case instead of the back where the cables come out. But overall, for the money, an excellent replacement.
This little recorder is so much fun to use. The controls are very simple and the quality is great. I lost the first one I bought and replaced it right away. Great product
This bag gives me more than enough room for my HP 17.3 laptop, books, and notebooks for class. I purchased this bag because of the brand and because it was cheaper than the Swiss Gear brand. You can't go wrong with this bag.
I bought this for my girlfriend for Xmas to go along with her ipod nano (also to replace her mini shelf stereo that I broke)...its a nice little system...i got it for less than $100...and it has everything she needs...Ipod dock/charger, cd player, usb-sd card input and an am-fm digital reciever....and they all work very well...its a very stylish looking system..nice quality....the sound quality is very good for the price...don't expect bose quality and you wont be disappointed....the only gripe i have is that there is no manual EQ....just 5 presets (classical, rock, pop, jazz etc.)...if you keep it on rock..its sounds pretty good...but i would like to be able to adjust the bass/treble manually....thats about it.....my g/f loves it and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a mini stereo system with an ipod dock.
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.
This case is a perfect match for the Canon A540. It has good padding and the camera fits snugly inside but it's not hard to get it out either. A must have to protect your investment.
I ordered this hifi without checking the measurements. It is described as "mini", but it is very big. Fortunately, J&R music was courteous about taking it back and crediting my account, but I was out a lot of money for shipping. To paraphrase my father-in-law's words... Measure twice. Order once.
I bought this mouse for my office computer because it was easier for me to use wireless mouse. In the beginning it worked well and I had no problems with it, however, after a while it started making some problems especially not responding or getting stuck. After the first time it did not respond it continued making lots of problems that I had to stop using it and go back to the old wired mouse I had before.
A very good keyboard that doesn't take very much space when folded, but unfolds to an almost full-sized keyboard. The interface with my device (Palm TX) works very well. I had some small problems in the past using the previous wireless keyboard from Palm with my Tungsten T3, but this works as a dream. Some improvements from the old model:-A fourth row for numerics-The IR-arm swings from the right and if you have a PDA that supports landscape viewing and has the IR on top, then you don't even have to release it-The keyboard now locks open so it doesn't fold on uneven surfaces (still, you won't use this in your lap unless you have something solid underneath it)-To save on keyboard batteries you can now switch the keyboard off even when it is open, just slide the PDA-cradle to the left along the keyboard (may sound strange to anyone who hasn't seen the unfolding solution). When slid into OFF the folding lock also releases, which I like since the unlock button isn't very handy.
Can't beat the price for same quality. Great! have bought 2 other items since.HDMI (2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3b
Was just as good as it said in the description, no problems with wind or rain, and we've had a lot of that this summer and you can't beat Amazon's price either.
There's just nothing I can say bad about this switch. It has a solid metal body which is nice, it runs very cool on account of all the "Eco" features. You can shut down the lights which can be very nice if it is in a place where it is visible and might be distracting, like a bedroom or office. The real selling point for me is that it has internal power, which is extremely hard to find on smaller switches. No losing the adapter, no searching for space to plug in a wall wart, it is all inside. The switch just uses a standard IEC C13 cord like any computer or other device. In my testing it has no problem passing traffic at wire speed so it shouldn't slow you down at all or fold under a heavy load. It serves as the core of my small home network, and we often get them at work for office switches.
This unit is designed to link with one of the Panamax surge protector models; I don't believe this unit can function without this physical link. As such the unit is easy to set up and use, following the included instructions. It can cover 2 sets (4) of speakers. I've had it linked in for several months without a surge incident. I've had a power surge incident once per year for the last 3 years involving the same receiver in the same location--each incident fried/ruined the receiver. This despite using a surge protector that wasn't damaged. So time will tell how things turn out. I did talk to the folks at Panamax. They assured me that with my system and all components now completely protected as per their recommendations, they will warranty any equipment damage, even if the surge protector appears undamaged. Again, time will tell, but I tend to believe them.ks
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
I've always used leather cases for my handhelds in the past, but after dropping my TX at the grocery store one day, (thank god it didn't break!), I decided to buy something more substantial. This case fits the bill! The TX fits great inside and there's a place for both of my SD cards. It has all the necessary openings for charging, syncing, inserting a card, even an opening at the back to do a reset. I would highly recommend this case to anyone that owns a TX!
I got the camera about a year ago because I was very excited that something affordable came out with the X3 chip. I have used it quite a bit for a hobby camera, but it also does pretty well with day to day situations. It is a very easy to use camera, and the battery life on it is phenomenal. In a previous review I read that it could only hold a 512 SD card (this is also what the manual said) but I like to push my luck and a gig chip, works great. The camera is small enough to where if you don't mind a bulge it can easily fit in a coat or cargo pocket. It's fairly light and pretty sturdy. I dropped it once right after I got it and the lens came out of place a little... but I managed to just pop it back in and it still works like it never happened. The camera is mildly featureless, it basically has an auto setting and some focus range settings but that's about it other than ISO control and exposure settings. I've never actually had good luck with the auto setting; I've found it to be much easier to just flip back and forth between landscape and portrait modes. The macro mode doesn't allow for any zoom or focal point change, and once you start recording with the movie mode zoom is disabled. All in all I do like the camera except for its biggest problem, it is extremely slow. The taking of the picture is quick, you get what the screen shows you before the snap, but saving the files to the card takes a good 8 seconds. Also I found that even if the flash won't help the picture in any way (i.e. landscape shots) it helps to keep it on (as long as it wont hurt the picture), for some reason it seems to trick the shutter into being faster and the pictures turn out much crisper. Also the first thing I noticed was that when you're looking at the LCD screen when a picture is not being taken the image looks a little grainy and has very faded colors. After the picture is taken however the image looks just great. One of the best parts of the camera though is the software it comes with, it really is almost like developing film (without the cool effects that can be done) but exposure settings and color manipulation is very powerful. Overall I am pretty happy with my camera. I would recommend it to anyone who really likes film photography and wants to go digital, it really does a good job mimicking film.
No sab&iacute;a bien que me esperaba. Antes siempre llevaba el zoom en la c&aacute;mara, pero ahora no quiero otro que mi 50 mm f/1.8D AF (y eso que inicialmente buscaba el 35 mm). Muy luminoso y un bokeh espectacular. Lo recomiendo.
Reviewing a wire is boring. Basically it goes like this, 1 out of 5 if it doesn't work, 5 out of 5 if it does work. Guess what, it works! 5 out of 5 for this wire. I'd recommend it and I'd buy it again. I've used to connect a computer to my tv, and my Toshiba Thrive tablet to my tv. No issues. Great deal. Don't go to walmart, just get this wire.
I was looking for a cheap case for my 2G ipod and this works perfectly. I have had one before which had survived 4 years of heavy daily use, and I'm sure this one will keep going too.
It's nice to finally have something that will work with an MP3 player other than an IPod. Product works great!
My husband got my ProSalad-Shooter at a yardsale 10 yrs. ago. Cooking for our 6 kids made this a true helping gem with wonderful &amp; fast wavy scalloped potatoe slices, any &amp; all types of cheeze grating, excellent carrot salad , all soup veggies, well, the list could go on &amp; on. The 6 kids are now grown &amp; married &amp; all want or have a salad shooter in their own homes.
I was debatingSony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm HeadphonevsSennheiser HD-555 Audiophile Headphonesbecause at the time (November 2009) they were priced within 20-30 dollars of each other. In the end I ended up buying both. I can honestly say I love both for different reasons. I would say the sound quality of the MDR7506 is amazing. While the same is true for the Sennheiser headphones in the treble range, in the bass range a lot of instrument timbre is somewhat lost. Which is not to say that the level of bass output is low, because the bass can get pretty loud, but the ability to tell what instrument is producing a very bass note is kind of lost. The reason I love the Sennheiser headphones is that they are extremely comfortable! After using the sony headphones for more than a few hours my ears start to get kind of sore, however the Sennheiser headphones remain comfortable after 4+ hours of straight listening. As far as durability go, the sennheiser headphones seem like they can take more abuse than the MDR7506 based on the fact that the MDR7506s have more moving parts and exposed wiring. Because of this fact, I actually ended up later buying a second pair of MDR7506's in case the first break.
I bought these as a replacement for the rubber feet on my laptop. One of the original feet had fallen off leaving the laptop unbalanced. These were easy to apply and seem to be well attached, but they are larger than I thought they would be. They're about 1/4" thick, which allows for suitable air flow while working, but also makes getting my laptop in and out of my bag difficult.
Hello I am not happy with this mouse, because I have not received yet, I placed the order on February 4th, today is March 8th, and nothing happen. The charge it was applied on my credit card, but I have not received the good.....Someone can help me about this matter????
I LOVE my Lowepro slingshot bag. I've had it for over a year now and I still love it. It holds my gear well (I'm a advanced beginner so I have some but not tons.) It's a good weight and it fits comfortably. I'm female but not petite and I find that this bag fits me well when I carry it. I love the option to just throw it over my shoulder or to use it as a sling.The one drawback I can see is it not having a laptop compartment. I don't carry one with me, but if you do, this is not the bag for you.
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.
The pack easily accomodates my 17" HP notebook (with room to spare).
So far no complaint. I haven't tested using High definition channels. But working fine with standard definition and using DVD players
I wish I had read the reviews on this before purchasing. While I did get a great price (around $50 new - it was a day after Thanksgiving sale) - it's not worth much more than the $50.Like the other reviewers mentioned, the picture quality isn't great - and I usually have to really tweak the white balance & EV compenstation in order to get a decent picture. But usually by the time I get those figured out, the brand new batteries I put in will only have enough juice to take about 10 more photos.This is definitely the last camera I'll purchase from HP.
Looks good and feels good on the palm.Installation: USB, plug and play on WinXP..but doesnt give you the extra button functionality. Install the driver CD and it incorporates the button controls into your Control Panel Mouse profile.Tracking: Accurate.Buttons: Neat and they work great, you can program them but they come default to BACK/FWD, UP/DOWN, and task switch. Right now, remembering that they are there is the biggest obstacle to using them all the time.Overall - attractive, accurate, extra buttons. A great mouse.
I hate that rat's nest of dangling cords in back of an AV unit and when I was installing my dad's new TV I found this one at a hardware store. Even though it's a few more dollars than one of those corrugated tubes you can buy, it was just so slick and easy to use I bought another one when I re-wired my own AV system about 6 months later. With the old corrugated tubes, you have to use wire ties inside and out and there's a lot of shoving and pushing of wires and cables into the slot that runs down it to get it to work, then you have to use more wire ties to hold it all together. Then they bunch out and fall between the ties and out the gaps. It takes forever and the result is mediocre at best. With this little item, you just snap the clamp over your run of cables or wire, shove the Zipper over the clamp and along the wire run, and it snaps in behind it with the cords safe inside. Then you just cut it to length and you're done. No muss, no fuss and you can finish a 6 or 8 foot line of cable in about 5 minutes. It's very solid, smooth and flexible, and I think it looks much nicer than the old kind. Plus--and this is big for me--if you ever have to re-wire anything or take one cable out from the run, you can easily unzip it and re-zip it again. This is one of those things that really helps you get in and out of an installation fast while leaving a clean, professional look behind. On a wall-mounted TV like my dad's it's the perfect solution.
Not able to dock Zune with cover on. Too much of a pain to removing when playing on speakers and putting it back on when mobile ... not worth it.
This is a wonderful, wonderful piece of equipment. It is ergonomically a delight to hold and easy to use. This truly is a dream machine. I own a Windows version and 20GB iPod. The software is a little confusing, but it gets the job done. For the price, Apple should have included a decent manual. In any event, it worked out of the box without any problems so far (January 2003). It was expensive sure, but wow is it worth it. The engineers at Apple are to be commended for this one! and for making it compatible with Windows PC's. The best MP3 I have ever seen. You won't be sorry you buy it.
The mouse is a good size ,not so small that it gets lost in your hand but campact enough to be truly portable. Has easy set up , just plug and play.
I have bought 3 of these devices and countless other computer mice and I can unequivocally say that this mouse is well worth the money. Most of the mice that I have bought cannot stand up very long to the rigors of traveling with a laptop and quickly stop functioning after a few months of usage on the go. This mouse, however, can withstand dropping, bending of the wire, and repeated pulling in and out of the usb port (others definitely malfunction after such excessive use). It's not even that expensive and well worth the money.
I recently purchased an ASUS G73SW without the ROG pack and I'm sooo glad I did. I was concerned prior to receiving this Targus pack via Amazon (perfect service) as to whether or not it would hold the new LT. Well you think it was built specifically for the G73SW as the fit is perfect..ie snug and padded. As an engineer I fully appreciate a good design and this is a great example. Anyone can build an 'overkill' product but it takes some skills to design a properly optimized device with a VERY competetive price point. How anyone can be critical of this product is simply beyond me.'The devil is in the details' and this backpack reflects that design philosophy perfectly. Just the right amount of padding, support and storage to get you through most any work/school activity imaginable without over doing it and raising costs. In an attempt to provide some critical feedback I am struggling to find anything to point to. Even the outermost flap which some are critical of as it uses quick release couplers in lieu of zippers and therefore not truly waterproof is, in my mind, another nod towards design as it allows quick and silent access to it's storage without the potentially disturbing zip/zip/rezip/rezip sounds one should strive to avoid while in class or meetings....perfect.Zippers are very solidly attached and will undoubtedly provide years of service plus they all have thumb tags for ease of access. Could there be even more padding/support...well yes I suppose but it would be overkill and reflected in the price. If you're going backpacking/camping in a remote area you need a backpack with that as it's design intent. If you need a LT pack for a full day (or several) in meetings and/or classes look no further.I still marvel at the price of this bag when I look at it or use it. Just don't stuff it to the gills if you take it into the 'carry on' world of air travel and you'll be smilin'.Colors (blue and black) are ideal for me and the pack looks as sharp as it is functional...well done Targus!Can ya tell I like this product? ;-)~Five Stars and Two Thumbs Up~*****
I got these headphones for my birthday in high school. i used them for years -- 3+ -- up until a fatal accident one day when the cord got caught on a cement corner and severed the plugin thing on the end. needless to say, i was depressed -- these things went through so much with me, dropping them, sitting on them, you name it, and nothing deteriorated -- not the cord or connection, not the great sound quality. the cloth things on the ear-phones wore off after a year, but i replaced them with another headphone's. speaking of other headphones, since the accident i've been trying people's headphones here and there, and have been using some crappy earbuds. i reccommended this brand to my roommate a while ago and use her pair every now and then as well. bottom line is, no matter the headphones i've been using, nothing beats these. i miss them and will be buying a new pair as soon as possible.
I purchased this for a family member. As long as you run it through a 2.0 port, it works quite well, bearing in mind that it's a G-band adapter of course.
Perfect fit for my Canon S3 IS. Doesn't carry much else, and I would not want it to.
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 this product from KB Electronics.Because of this product, my digital camera stopped working.On giving a bad review to this product, KB Electronics offered me 10% discount on my next product. So, I told them that I would give a good review to them if they can repair my camera. At this they went silent. So, basically this means that they would try to make someone silent with a few dollars, but if they have to fix their problems, then they would forget all morals and turn dumb.I don't know about the current company, but beware of the same thing happening to you guys. It is possible that KB Electronics has started selling the same product by the name of its sister concern - businesses do this all the time!
The Kodak DC280 is very easy to use. This is my first digital camera and I had read and heard that they could be difficult to use. In no way was this true. All you need to do is just follow the instructions and it works like a charm. I use Windows ME and although the software that comes with the camera does not support it all I had to do was go to the Kodak site and after a quick download of the ME software it works without a hitch. The Adobe PhotoDeluxe software that comes with the camera is also easy to install, has many features for changing your pictures, fixing mistakes, adding special effects, etc. Once I got everything installed I was able to take a picture, download it and enjoy it all in less time than it will take to read this review and thats on my FIRST try! This camera is easy to use, has lots of great features, comes with very usable software and just overall makes it easy for the Digital Camera Newbie.
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
fter less than one year the copy function of this printer stopped working. When trying to copy we get a scanner error message. We tried to contact HP about the problem but were 4 days out of warrenty. After several minutes with an online rep we were finally told that they would give us a 15% discount on a new one. Our print repair center told us that if the printer was not on warrenty they could not even order parts for it and it was expected to be disposable. We are disgusted by the company policy. We refuse to by another HP product. Stay away from this item and this company.
The VHS-C is useless. The 8mm tape won't fit into it. There has never been an adapter made that would allow someome to play an 8mm tape in a VCR. The only way to play an 8mm tape is by using an 8mm camera. Don't waste your time and money on this product unless you have an 8mm-C camera.
Not much to say. It's a battery and it works. Price was fair. Bought it, came quickly, works and still using it.
This product does it's job at a significant cost of quality. The sound is extremely soft when split between two headphones. I would go for a higher quality one if I were to buy a splitter again.
My DVD arrived in excellent conditions, works perfect and have no regret about buying it at amazon
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.
Just enough to get a little closer to your subject: eagle's beak or neighbor's nose...this lens will help you stay out of trouble...easy to use... light, small, sharp and affordable...perfect choice for a traveler with limited space...(motorcycle touring)...logical addition to my reasonably priced k10d...
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.
What can I say, it's the perfect bag for me. I was looking for something with at least a little style that could carry everything I need with me on the go and switch from backpack to should strap when I am headed for that business meeting and didn't want the college kid look. This bag does it all and is very durable to boot. I don't have a Mac so don't let it's focus on Apple products turn you off. Fits my 15" Dell just fine and I have more places to put things than I need. Easy access to stuff and places to put your most frequently used things. There's a section good for filing over night work and there's a roomy section next to the laptop I store my hub and other gear when I am on the road for longer. I was going to go the leather satchel route, but this one is more affordable and better navigates that space between function and form. Very happy with it and have had it for about 6 months. I am hard on gear. This thing is tough and looks good.
It is very basic and definately not a heavy gauge wire that some think is better, and it is not including any gold contacts. It is however doing the job and was the appropriate price for such a basic accessory, unlike many stores that handle similar products.
fitted my sunpak tripod fine, arrived quickly, and seems durable enough for a basic tripod. For a pricier tripod might want to spend a little more for some extra amenities and padding.
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.
We bought this as a cheap player to use for baby music with our toddler. My wife loved it so much she made me buy her one for her office! Great sound, great price, and very easy to use.
I purchased this for my Kindle Fire and couldn't be happier. Build quality is excellent, folds down when not being used and the Kindle Fire looks great on it.
I have had it for weeks now, still works perfectly. Thanks so much. Came faster than expected too. Highly recommended.
I had this lense for more than 1 year and I'm happy with it. I use it on my Panasonic camcorder to protect the lense inside. I didn't notice any difference in picture quality after putting it on. The camcorder cover cap can be put on top of this lense. This is a cheap lense that you should have to protect your camcorder.
This media has been working great for me. I normally burn at 4X due to experience-based paranoia. But with this media, I've been using "Maximum" or 8X speed, and still have not had any problems. I haven't had a failed burn yet, and unlike many other media types I've tried in the past, these discs work perfectly in all my players.Be careful picking the cake box up. When mine arrived, the cake box spindle was not inserted into the base. Also, you need to make sure to support the cake box on the bottom, because the removable cover isn't all that secure, and if you carry it without supporting the bottom, the cover may snap right off. This may seem like simple-minded advice, but if you're used to cake boxes with rigid covers that stay in place securely, you may be in the habit of not having to worry about it.
I finally converted to digital this month and immediately took it on a two week trip to Italy. Although the camera has plenty of options and adjustments available, the settings are easy to figure out and the small manual is understandable and is organized in a way to makes it easy to find the explanations needed. The photo quality is excellent and the anti shake technology really works, even with my 18-200 mm lens. I carried a spare charged battery since I seemed to use one up before I was finished taking photos.
Cheap plastic wheel/threaded stud. Broke 1st time I used it, and I was careful because of reading prior reviews/warnings.
This would be an incredible product if they had put more effort into quality and less into creating a set of expensive consumables. This system reminds me of those $50 ink-jet printers that printed poorly, and required $100 worth of ink cartridges every other month.)The ear pads are uncomfortable, and only last a week or two. At that rate, it would cost you $60-120/year, if it weren't for the fact that the headphones are actually slightly less uncomfortable without them.When your rechargable battery dies, a replacement costs $30 from the manufacturer. My brand-new, fully-charged battery lasted me about five hours, not the advertised eight, and by the time it was six months old, it was lasting about one hour. This means some of us need a second headset ($40), one to be recharging while the other is in use.The connection between the headset and the battery is very unreliable - you have to spend a lot of time jiggling the thing before the "charging" light comes on. And it goes out on a whim, so you never know how fully charged the battery is.The volume control is tricky; be careful NOT to turn it up above 1/4 of full power. Finding that narrow area between "inaudible" and "causes deafness" is definitely an acquired skill.If I had it to do over, I'd look into other kinds of cordless headphones.
Wireless fidelity is exceptionally good. I would recommend to any one needs it. It has a battery compartment totally hopeless to open to replace batteries. Needs design improvement.
In my second hundred lot of TY 8X DVD-Rs I encountered playback errors in the DVD videos made from them. [I had gotten good results from my first hundred lot.] Initially unsure if it was the media, my DVD player, or my burner, I finally bought some Verbatim disks and my difficulties disappeared. I had to conclude that the TYs were at fault and I have not used them since.Bear in mind that I may have been unlucky; I did have good results from the first hundred lot I purchased and they are very reasonably priced. It remains possible that my burner is substandard. I do not buy TY any more, however.
It says in the quick install guide to just plug the unit. No configuration is needed if you are networking with other d-link products. Sorry but it's not that simple.I spent the last 3 hours trying to configure it and still not works. The AP Manager don't recognize it and when configuring it manual, the MAC number gives me problems.Right know I'm writting to d-link support for advice. :( I just wish the installation could be easier.
At least, IMHO.I've had it running for six months now, using Snapstream's BTV software, and I have the following observations:- Despite the name, the card does NOT contain the ATI Theater 550 chip.- That said, the chip it does use is in the good to very good range.- Snapstream's BTV was a small pain to set up, and it is - as noted in earlier reviews - a 'subscriber' edition, meaning you're shelling out $4.95 to keep the listings coming.However, the interface is very good, only a notch below Microsoft's MCE, and you can buy the full version to get rid of the fee. I think it depends on how important 'elegant' is to you.- The combined hardware/software is very stable, which is critical for PVR applications.Remember too, Beyond TV works on Win 2000 and has fairly modest hardware requirements otherwise.Can't speak to the remote, since I don't own it, but the basic card and software are fine.
The clarity is so clear. I thought there would be something wrong with the picture, but there was no vertical rolling, no color bleeding, and no dark spots. The colors were soooo vivid, I thought I was watching the actual show. Of course in a recorder material, the picture quality was worse than that of seeing it right infront of you. There was only like a 0.000001% quality degrading. You won't even recognize it. It is like HDTV.
Great, great product! The design is so simple, yet functions so well. I use it to prop up a Motorola Xoom. Some things that aren't mentioned about this product is that it has a type of rubber pad on the underside of the foot stands and on the back of the vertical support bar. Has just enough grip to keep the everything in place. The support legs and vertical support bar are extremely adjustable to just about any sort of angle combination you can imagine. Another much appreciated feature is that all the adjustments to the foot stands and back support "click" into place and will stay locked there until they are reset to some other angle. In other words, the hinges are not just held in place by friction alone. There are internal notches in the hinges that will grip into each other as the stand is adjusted. The whole thing folds up into this small, easily storable bar and the price is an absolute winner. Now, for Motorola Xoom users you cannot plug in your charger when the screen is setting in its normal upright position. You can however turn it upside down and let the internal screen orientation feature realign the screen. Problem solved. Couldn't be happier.
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.
I bought EVC 1575. But the picture kept rolling. Probably because it's analog. (I don't know why they don't foresee this problem and include a vertical hold knob on the unit like some NTSC to PAL converters do). I finally got this one. It works beatifully! I can finally use the PAL video camara that I had bought from Hongkong!
this is one lousy expensive player. as one of the reviewer mentioned, the hinge on the battery unit will break. i had the unit replaced by the manufacturer as part of the warranty. but, after a few weeks, it broke again, at exactly the same spot. AudioVox refused to have it replaced again because the 90 day warranty period is over. Also, it constantly freezes playing home made DVD movies, regardless of the format of the DVD disc, not to mention I can hardly read subtitle text. i wish they had a money back guarantee.
Good product. Very economical. Highly recommend having a UV filiter to protect your lens glass from damage. Tiffen filters are very good quality.
It was slow learning all the operating functions as the instructions which came with it, as well as the copy downloadable at the Olympus site, were such small print they required a magnifying glass to read. Also the sound quality is very poor.
True- There are other headphones out there, however they will be more pricey. These are the best results I have had with earbud style headphones. The Loop and different sized rubber pieces helped me to achieve the perfect fit. Im so happy I can finally get them to stay on! Oh..and by the way the sound is good also! Im very satisfied with the product because I feel that I have gotten my money's worth.
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.
BAD DISC ERROR - possible fixAfter about 8 months just like the other reviewer it stopped working.I kept getting bad disc error on a new DVD I bought. I tried good discs that worked before but now got the same Bad Disc error.This is not the first time I had problems loading. Previously, unplugging and plugging it in again sometimes corrected the problem.This time after two weeks of Bad Disc errors, I was about to toss it when I decided what the heck, I'll check inside to see if it's dirty or something.FIRST I UNPLUGGED THE UNIT.I removed the 6 screws holding the cover. You may have to pull the sides out a bit if it catches to lift it off.With my expertise knowledge. *eyeroll* I nudged the lense mechanism. It apparently slides to read the discs.I plugged the DVD in and loaded a disc again to see what happens. The lense slid under the tray and started reading the disc. I'll take the elation of dumb luck over the satisfaction calculated knowledge any day! lolSo hopefully this will last a little longer. But at least I can use it again for now ...I am downrating it to 2 stars solely on the bad disc error. The viewing quality and performance is decent and covered by other reviewers.
I installed this Wireless-G USB Adapter with absolutely no problems. The problems occurred when I tried to the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).I was connecting to a Linksys WRT54 Wireless-G Broadband Router and had done the firmware update on the router and setup the router with WEP enabled. The Wireless-G adapter would NOT connect with WEP. It would, however, connect with NO security enabled.I decided to get the latest patch from Linksys for this adapter and that solved my WEP security issues and I've had no issues since doing the patch.I must say though, that I would like to use the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) which is a far stronger protocol that fixes the weaknesses in WEP. Problem is, although the Wireless Router and Wireless-G Adapter support WPA, they only support WPA in XP and I am using the adapter on Win 2000.Other than that, I think this is a great product from Linksys. As with any hardware, you always want to get the latest firmware or driver to keep everything up to date.
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.
I can see why this webcam was Laptop Magazine's Editor's Choice for webcams. Great design, great features, and easy installation for new Dell Inspiron laptops (It fits PERFECTLY on the Dell Inspiron E1505). PIVOTING design (high/low)allows easy aiming of camera. Low light filter and color boost options make the webcam work in less than ideal light conditions. ADJUSTABLE mechanical focus lens, green "camera on" light and slick easy on/off mount makes it a snap to use at home or on the go. It even has a shutter button to take pictures. Great microphone sensitivity and good picture quality make for good video VOIP phone use. Good support software makes adjustments, picture and video taking a snap. It's also a terrific buy for ~$43. Now if only they made a desktop (CRT monitor) webcam this slick for this price...
Very satisfied with product, works great, was shipped fast. What more could one want. Will definately use Amazon for future purchases.Thanks
I picked up one of these on my way out today after my faithful old cd player had broken a few days prior. I didn't have a lot of cash to spend, so thought I would make a thrifty choice. I quickly grabbed the cheapest model that had all the features I was looking for, which happened to be this one. I was incredibly impressed with the quality of this product. It's easy to use and the sound quality is just as good as you would find in many more expensive models. The headphones are sooo comfortable and look very stylish. It doesn't skip at all and its very lightweight. I especially like the 2 levels of bassboost and also it packs a lot of sound.Buy yourself one of these. Whether you're looking for a bargain or are looking a high quality product, its definately a great buy. You won't regret it. I'm listening to mine right now :]
This brush is a piece of junk. It doesn't do too well of a job removing dust at all, it more or less just spreads it around. The fibers shed quite easily as well. I had it shedding fibers from the the far left and right sides before i even put it on a record. Not only does this 25 dollar hunk of Chinese made junk not do what it's intended to, but it scratches records! Yes, I said it scratches records! I used the brush foolishly confiding in it to do its job. When I was done, I noticed my record had more scratches than before! I have to add, no pressure was added. I simply let it glide on the record, going with the grooves. Now my original Metallica Whiplash EP has more scratches than it did before. Thinking I was paranoid, I tried the brush on an old crackly Buddy Holly LP I'll never play again, and just as I suspected, the superficial scratches started to accumalate. This was pretty easy to tell with a light held up to the LP. Please, don't make the same mistake I did. I get MUCH better results wrapping a section of a cotton t shirt around my finger, turning the turntable on and let each pass against each song, dragging my finger down after a few revolutions. The dust and nastiness accumalates at the edge of the LP, and I simply slide it off. It works for me, unlike this brush. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Stay away from this brush.
I am using it to monitor kids from work and this is the only camera, which meet all my 3 prime requirements (Wireless, Pan/Tilt, CCD Image sensor).Setup is a breeze, thought start off with configuring the camera in a ethernet / wired connect first, to setup the wireless and WEP configuration and settings.The biggest challenge i had was with the PAN/Tilt motor, the movement was not smooth and at times would not happen, thought you could hear the motor grinding. Tech Support could not help , and advised returning it. BUT a generous dash of WD-40 got the motor movement problem resolved.What Sucks1. Video Image is poor, 640x480 type resolution would have been better2. Build In Microphone , is kinda weak in picking up sound. Sound quality is audible only, if source is front ahead.What's Cool1. Motorized Pan/Tilt2. Wireless ConnectivityThere are better quality video and pan/tilt cameras (ex AXIS), but non i found that have wireless connectivity. If wireless is what you need, go for this.
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.
I got this TV primarialy to watch movies on DVD. What I found out was that it produces an inferior picture when fed a signal from a standard DVD at 480p or from a cable signal that is not in High Def. I don't believe that this is the fault of the TV. It is just a warning that when you go High Def, it becomes a bit of a money pit because you have to go digital upgrade (more money), High Def (more money) or you end up with a picture that is way inferior to a CRT. The route of Blue Ray or HD DVD is out of the question for me at the tune of another $700 to $1000 and the DVDs at $30 a pop. Ultimately I purchased an upscaling DVD player from Sony as well for around $100. The picture is great with the upscaled DVD. I'd probably give the TV five stars if it were not for the fact that it is such a poor picture when the signal in not high def
Toshiba Projection TVs are the worst in the market. And when calling their customer service, forget it. They are just too ignorant and clueless as to how to resolve any problem.
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 have a Fuji S5000 and thought it a good camera for the price. It takes sharp photos with great color under all conditions. I wanted to go to a 6MP camera and for the price the Fuji S7000 looked like a great deal. Boy was I wrong. My S5000 3MP takes better pictures than the S7000. The camera would not focus for anything. The indoor shots were horribly Under exposed and constantly fuzzy, even with the setting on sharp. The color was dull and the auto focus just does not work well in low light conditions (by low light I mean indoors where people like to shoot photos of their family). If your on a budget try the S5000 I think you'll be happy. If you can afford to go to the $1,000.00 range go with the Canon EOS. Or the new Sony 8MP camera. IF you buy the Fuji S7000 YOU'LL BE SOORRREEEE!
Don't but this, its a waste of money. Rather go in for something from case logic.
Unfortunately, I also have the same problem almost everybody has. I used my camera 5 times in 3 years and now it won't work. Don't waste your money on this!!!!
It seems as if the mark of a professionally taken picture - at least to relatively untrained eyes like mine - is the use of a shallow depth of focus. This lens is truly superb in both the clarity and crispness of the pictures taken and, more importantly for my purposes, allows me to capture more of the indoor world that lenses with smaller maximum apertures are unable to, at least without resorting to flash or holding with a VERY steady hand. I have a newly born daughter, and I am able to take such wonderfully beautiful pictures of her (and the hordes of relatives swooning over her!) without any effort at all. The autofocus is a definite step up from the 1.8 version of this lens and the extra stop down provided by the 1.2 ensures that I'll get crisp shots in low light (both lenses tend to be a little soft when fully open, so a picture taken at 1.8 on the 1.2 is noticeably sharper than a picture taken at 1.8 on the 1.8, if that makes sense).While many experienced reviewers go into the details of why this lens is so beautiful, I offer my opinion as a near-novice to other near (or complete) novices in saying that you (i) definitely want a 50mm in your collection, as it will quickly become your most used lens and (ii) the better and faster focusing mechanism on this 1.2, to me, makes the heavier price tag worth it.
I bought this to put on my kids computers, to keep them from using each others accounts. Even my 5 year old has no problem using it. After seeing how useful this device can be I'm going to have to buy a couple more.I had no trouble installing this device (On Windows XP Pro SP2) takes about 5 minutes and 1 reboot and your logging onto Windows and accessing websites using only your fingerprint. Using this also makes it easier to use more secure passwords and not having to remember things like G5hT38yS(not a real password). Encrypting (and un-encrypting) files is as easy a a right click and placing your finder on the reader.This product is well worth the money I spent, I am planning on buying 1 for every computer in my house now!
It is quite comfortable, easy to wear and gives a pleasant feeling.The most importante issue is that my ipod shuffle is safe!
I love it! In and out of the water. Easy to operate, great picture quality. BARGAIN for the $$$!
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
A friend at work introduced me to these headphones. That's what friends are for. A week after receiving them I ordered a second pair; one pair for work and one for home. I got tired of trucking the first pair to work and back home.I listened to music I must have listened to a thousand times before and discovered music I'd never heard. My music collection had acquired a new lease on life. Do NOT operate heavy machinery or care for small children while using these headphones! (Don't even think about driving.)A few months later I bought my third pair. This pair was simply for loaning to friends so they could share in the experience. (I wasn't about to part with my work/home duo.)One of the most rewarding purchases I've ever made.
This cable provides an adequate picture and sound from my MacBook Pro into my flat screen television. I am not too worried about the quality loss from my 1080p output into my 720p output from my flat screen. This was just a tester cable to make sure that I could watch Netflix on other devices. Now that I know it will work and at more than viewable quality and good sound I may op to buy one of the more expensive quality cables that provide all of the original quality.
Overall I think this speaker is fantastic for the price. It's not the best center channel I've ever heard, and it's not the loudest. But, it's pretty good at everything. For my system, my left and right channels overpower this center channel in dramatic fashion. Even after tweaking for quite some time and finding some balance, it's still not powerful enough to keep up. However, I'm really being picky. I would definitely recommend this to anyone piecing together a home surround system.
This works very well with my Ipad. And I can't wait for warmer weather when I try it with my walkman at the driving range. ordinary earbuds don't cut it there.
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.
This is my first HD set and it is amazing. From set up to watching it took under half an hour. After playing around with the controls and reading the instruction book I have a good understanding of all the TV's functions in about an hour and a half. There are so many places to plug in DVD players and video game systems in the back, I don't need my RF switch box anymore. Consumer Reports rated this the best of the 32 inch HD flat screens and they are correct. I recomend this TV to anybody.
I ordered what I saw in the photo Canon ink cartridges from Gener Ink, but I was sent a "no name" brand. Literally, there was no name on it. I think this is false advertising. It took several emails and me having to send back the no name cartridges without getting reimbursed for the postage, but my acct Amazon says has been credited. I can't say I learned a lesson, because I thought I was getting what was pictured. Just order from Canon if you want Canon - it is a good brand.
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.
OK, the price is a bit above what other diffusers sell for, but the Lightsphere is well worth the money.How many other diffusers come with an instructional CD?I have most of the other diffuser makes and will never go back to them.The lightsphere works!It works great for backlit subjects in very high contrast situations, in tight corners, it works at auto shows, which are usually a horror story for photographers.I love using the Lightsphere for portrait work, where I use the Lightsphere on-camera and an umbrella with another flash off to the side of me. The Lightsphere serves as the trigger for the other flash and does a marvelous job as a fill flash.I highly recommend the Lightsphere II Cloud
This is by far the best mouse I have ever owned. First, let me say I will ONLY buy Logitech mice as their performance and quality cannot be beaten. Second, I have owned many Logitech mice over the years and this one is by far my favorite. I don't like the "clicking" that a traditional mouse has in the scroll wheel, thus I love that this one has a switch on the bottom which allows you to change the scroll wheel to a hyperfast smooth scroll. I use this mouse 8+ hours everyday and have for over a year. This will probably be the last mouse I will buy for a long time.
Works great; however, if you hit a big bump it loses connection. Great for the price though.
This is one of the best video tapes I have ever used. I don't want to use any other tape besides TDK tapes!!
After less than four months (VERY LIMITED USAGE) my Red Roxx Vibe earbuds are shot. I am experiencing intermittent volume loss, and one of the mesh guards inside the earbud has fallen out (thankfully not into my ear). I can understand defects in workmanship, but do not appreciate V-moda requiring me to pay the return shipping cost plus insurance on the package to receive a replacement. And, for a defective 3 1/2 month old product, I should not have to. The sound quality is good, but another problem I have is the earbuds do not fit securely in my ear and still fall out. This was a major selling point as I use them when working out and doing chores. This purchase has been a MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT, and not at all worth the higher price.***07/16/2007 I RECEIVED MY REPLACEMENT FROM V-MODA AND AFTER ABOUT ONE HOUR THEY AGAIN STOPPED PLAYING OUT OF THE LEFT EAR. THIS PRODUCT IS TOTAL GARBAGE! HEED MY WARNING, OR IN A FEW MONTHS IMAGINE ME TRYING TO TELL YOU I TOLD YOU SO!
fast shipping and product arrived in good condition. this is a great cam corder! it is easy to use and works great! dvds can go from the camera to the dvd player. very easy to use!
Good, easy to use camera. Camera does all the work, just point and shoot.
UPDATE: PLEASE READ MY RECOMMENDATION FOR A BETTER MOUSE ON THE BOTTOM OF PAGE! :)------Like some of the previous reviewers pointed out, the mouse is difficult to use depending on your setup. I happen to have an iBook G4 with USB ports of the left, I use the mouse on the right because I'm right handed.The iBook is tiny and still 14 inches away from the USB dongle at about six to ten minutes use I have a lot of interference. Cursor sticks in some parts of the screen, it doesn't work smoothly; and to top it, the scroll wheel ignores input. I tried disconnecting dongle, pressing reset buttons, etc. sometimes it fixes the issue, sometimes it doesn't; and sometimes it fixes the problem for one or two minutes then starts bugging again. I do not have that problem with the blue light Microsoft mouse, yes I know you get what you pay for BUT that shouldn't be an issue when the brand name is Microsoft. I could have gone for the other unknown brand for less than ten and I'm sure I'd be facing the same issues. The only biggest problem in the review of that one I saw was the heavy battery use... believe me if I could trade the time I have wasted fiddling around with this mouse it would be worth it if it needed battery replaced within a couple of weeks, my peace of mind is worth that and much more.I feel like a fool thinking if I put my money in a Microsoft product it would be worth it, it wasn't!NEW RECOMMENDATION, while this mouse turned out to be a lemon, there are other Microsoft mice that are of great quality for only a few dollars more! Please visit the link below!Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse
I bought a twenty foot cable for my computer .It works good to hook to my tv to my computer. A good cable for a good price.and very fast shipping.
...bought this for my wife for Christmas; excellent product! Both of us are techno-challenged but that's not a problem with the TomTom. On line updates are easy. basic functions and directions are clear, and it has Bluetooth capability! For those who don't want to wear an earpiece, this is the hands free way to go.
I've been using this mouse for about 6 years now, almost daily, and has not shown any signs of slowing down. I'm really happy with how durable this mouse is considering how long I've been using it. However after a couple of years some of the extra buttons have to be pressed a little harder to get them to do what you do, but it's not that big of an issue. I also love that you can customize what those extra buttons can do. For instance you can set them for changing the volume, document scrolling, assigning hot-keys. The mouse feels great too, I've used it for hours and have not had any hand discomfort. I would highly recommend.
Love this! This stereo is a nice compact size, with a very up-to-date look. It is easy to get it up and running, and the sound is great!
This is the third PDA I've owned and couldn't be happier with my choice. My first one was a Zire 73. Never coldnt manage it. SEcond one was an IPAQ 2410. Supreme. but a needed more memory and faster processorHP IPAQ 2755 got everything I need.I,m using a 512 MB FC for aditional programs and a 2 GB SD card for my data. and is very amazing all the info, music pictures an information you can carry on your pocket.Also a had installed lots of programs from resco....like Radio, Music players, all you can imagine, and this device manage them so fast and well that you cant believe it.Since I have it i got my office in my pocket.Also with WIFI you can send and receive emails, sailing on internet and chating trought MSNThe battery lasts a decent amount of time. But you have to be carefull cause the battery drain using WIFI or Blue tooth... but its not a big problem if you turn off the Bluetooth and WiFi feature when you turn it off, and buy a mobil charge.Very good Product, im plenty satisfied.
This lens works quite well with my 300D. I've never owned an L lensso I can't make comparisons there, but I've tried it in differentlighting situations and it seems to perform consistently well. I wasquite pleased with the way it handled some night photos I took.On the down side it does seem to have a sweet spot as far asaperture goes. Photos appear softer at aperture extremes. I alsonoticed some heavy purple fringing on bare tree branches setagainst an overcast sky.Overall I think it is a good lens, a big improvement over the kit lens.
I bought this to hook up stuff to a new FIOS connection where the house has Ethernet connections throughout. It works - nothing more need be said. I don't remember whether this went to the WD Live or is used with the wireless modem (used for the Galaxy S3 to bypass the data plan). It works great.
I've been a Wacom devotee since 1999, where I first saw them in use by other designers at my first dot.com job. Since then, I have owned Wacom products from the Intuos 1, 2, and 3 lines in various sizes and can recommend the 6x8 Intuos 2 without reservation.Some people hate the Wacom and quickly give up in frustration, but the learning curve is very shallow and well worth the small effort in learning how to use it. All it takes is an hour or less of practice to get used to the pointing system. Your reward is much finer control, speed, and precision than can ever be achieved by using a mouse. Your fingers are much more dexterous than your wrist. Imagine holding a pen and trying to draw with it vs holding a rock. A pen offers greater precision and comfort. I cannot use Illustrator and Photoshop without my Wacom.Ever since using the Wacom, I have never gone back to a mouse, even for everyday non-design use. I've remapped my Wacom so I can place the keyboard on the top half of the tablet, then keep the pen in my hand all day. My hand never has to travel more than a few inches from the keyboard, making typing and penning very quick. With the flick of the wrist and minimal hand movement, I can put my cursor over any part of my screen. This contrasts with mousing, where you have to take one hand off the keyboard completely, move it about a foot, move the mouse, then move the hand back to the keyboard to type. Repeated thousands of times a day, this adds up in time and increased shoulder muscle strain, which can be a problem for some people.Additionally, the 6x8 is the perfect size for people with cramped or small desks. The 9x12 is too large, and the 4x6 is too small. The 6x8 is also small enough to be carried around to clients if you need to work remotely.Now, a few caveatsCONS:- As far as the two sets of side buttons are concerned, I've disabled them because they are distracting.- mouse sort of defeats the purpose of having a pen system, but still handy to have around for the klutzes in your office who can't use the pen.- the thick overlay is utterly useless for putting anything under, like photographs and drawings to trace. It is completely opaque and nothing can be seen through it. It is also very difficult to lift up, as there is no thumb notch. Previous Wacoms had a clear overlay and a notch.But that's about it. The Wacom really sells itself. It's a fantastic product that is unrivaled. There are cheaper products on the market, but don't waste your money on them. The Wacom is attractive and build quality is excellent.
Where to begin? First of all, AudioQuest makes a lot of higher-end products. This is a quality adapter, which is the reason for it's larger size. The plug-in on the back of my TV is slightly recessed, and this thing still sticks out about an inch. Second, AudioQuest makes this adapter, the IEC-90/2, as well as the IEC-90/1. The IEC-90/1 is identical, except that the orientation of the female end is reversed (180 degrees). So, assuming the male end is pointed down, the center pin (female end) is up on the IEC-90/2 as pictured above. The center pin (female end) is down on the IEC-90/1. It appears that Amazon does not have the IEC-90/1 available for purchase. Hope this helps.
Can't beat the price. It extended the length of my iphone 4s power cord so I can comfortably lie in bed and use the phone while it's charging.
Am happy with the speaker system I purchased. Good sound quality. Nice bass effects. Finally I can enjoy watching movies in the laptop. The 5.1 support for 2.1 is not that great. Though sound comes from all 5 speakers, it does not give out the actual 5.1 channel sound experience. But that is the problem with my laptop not supporting it and not of the speakers. Matrix options does help to convert 2.1 to 5.1 but not great. Overall, these are good speakers and I would recommend it to people.
Loved this, easy to carry with you to use anywhere, especially when traveling. This is great for iPad users that do not have a cover for their iPad that makes into a stand.
This GB USB Flash Drive by Kingston is just what I needed for backing up all my documents from my computer. Very small, easy to carry, and transports my files to other computers. Very happy I made the purchase.
The Subwoofer is great, did have a vibration tick when cranked up. I tightened a couple of screws on back plate and it was gone. That was the only bad news. Obviously not that bad, This subwoofer along with the 800 soundbar from Yamaha make an excellent pair without all the wires needed for other sound systems. The good news is my experience with etronics because I thought I would have to return unit, within one day I had UPS return labels and the Amazon/etronics experience was all I could ask for. etronics explained when UPS picked up woofer and was in their computer system the new woofer would be shipped immediately.
The lamp holds 4 CFLs. Very bright. However, a couple of the CFLs that were included with the lamp buzz when hot. I swapped out the bulbs for 5k (full-spectrum) bulbs and am very happy. It is a tight fit though for the two bulbs that face each other, so make sure to look at the overall length of replacement bulbs. My replacement bulbs are a little too long so I left one of the older (warm spectrum) ones in there.Great way to get 100+ watts of CFLs: similar light level to a 500 watt halogen, but obviously more efficient.Also note that the sockets are the new GU24 base, so screw type bulbs will not work.
After my Sony MDR-XD200s broke (or one of the drivers started buzzing, I frantically started looking for a new pair of over-ear headphones. I decided on the JVC HA-RX500's for a few reasons. The price was right in the middle of my range. The reviews, and just overall appeal. And let me tell you, they are perfect. The pivoting head phones provide maximum comfort for long term listening (which is exactly what I do.) The padded headband adds even more comfort, as well. The drivers in the headphones themselves are positioned with the padding to deliver the highest quality of sound. Overall, these headphones get two thumbs up, and 2 5 star ratings in comfort and sound quality. A must have for long term listeners, and anyone who listens to diverse music (diverse meaning a good mix between powerful bass and bright treble)
I had ordered the Plantronics CS50/HL10 BUNDLE ( 66664-01 ) from the seller and it was advertised as used but in good condition. When it arrived the ear piece was damaged, there were faded/worn/missing sticky pieces/substance on the product. If it was advertised as it's actual condition I could have opted not to buy it.
Great piece of gear; very easy to program and use. HELP feature great.
I bought two of these. One for my wife and one for me. The sound quality of the music is just ok. You have to have the volume way up to hear the music and there is often much static / disruption. When you unplug make sure your radio is off or on another station because you will go deff from the blast of white noise. The phone feature of this product SUCKS! If your buying this for that reason do not waste your money.
After receiving the radio, it took way too long to get it set up for use. The directions could have been written in laymans terms for someone who is not that familiar with all the newest gadgets. I dont like the fact that there is no on and off switch either. It does eat batteries like there is no tomorrow, and even though the directions do mention a charger to be used with Ni-Cad betteries, none was offered as an optional purchase.If I had to do it over again, I would look for one that has a on/off switch, and one that comes with rechargable batteries and a charger.
I did a lot of research prior to purchasing this universal remote. After all the searching, I thought that my best bet would be the Harmony 880 by Logitech. I was going to purchase it from Best Buy because of all of the gift cards I have sitting around for that store, but despite that, I chose to use my own money and purchase it from Amazon because it's more than $100 lower than the price at stores... there's the bargain factor.In terms of quality, my family and I love this remote. Prior to owning this device, we had to use 3-4 controls while operating the TV. Enough was enough and we wanted a device that can combine the operations of all the controls into one. Now, I can adjust the volume for the surround sound, change the channel of the digital box, control my dvd/cd player, and more all on the same remote! One of the greatest attributes to this remote is that you never have to manually change the source of your tv (for example, when you play a DVD, you normally have to change the input to your TV.. the same goes when playing a console gaming system). Not anymore: now, all you have to do is push "Watch DVD" or "Play XBox" and it automatically changes the source of the TV so that you can watch the DVD or play XBox. When you want to go back to your cable channels, just push "Watch TV" and your back. This remote was beyond easy to program.. It just takes 15-20 minutes and a computer. I've owned this item for just about a month now and consider it a GREAT purchase. I highly recommend this item.
As someone coming from the world of CRTs, a flat panel seemed expensive. I thought it would be worth it. I am, after all, a professional who stares at his monitor all day. And it was definately worth it.With a 400:1 contrast ratio and 1280x1024 native resolution, it is very easy on the eyes. The on-screen controls are also nice and easy to use.A nice (but not mentioned) feature is the ability to toggle 'expand' on or off -- that is, will an image coming to the monitor at a lower resolution be "stretched" to fill the screen, or will it be shown simply using a smaller screen area.My biggest complaint is that the auto-adjust of the monitor doesn't work well in pure-text mode (i.e. old DOS modes) unless there is text that really fills the screen. But that's a truly minor problem for a display of this quality.
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 use this tripod in my kitchen to take pictures of food. Thus, I don't have anything to say about its sturdiness in potentially windy conditions outdoors. That said, it's working out well for me. The range of heights is quite sufficient. The extension of the legs isn't as smooth as some other tripods I've used: I usually have to bend down and pull, rather than just releasing the latch. I also don't find the level very useful, as my camera completely hides it from view. But that's what you get for 30 bucks, and I'm happy.
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.
The mouse worked really well for the first couple of weeks, but then it started freezing up. The connect buttons don't really change anything. Now it works for a few minutes when you first plug it in but then freezes again.
SwissGear will not honor their life time warranty if you don't keep the receipt or proof of purchase. Mine is falling apart. The stitching on the shoulder straps are coming lose. Buyer beware.
Sounded like a good idea and seemed to be a simpler, cheaper solution than buying a parallel card and installing it in my new computer (64-bit Windows 7). I was happy when I hooked up the cable and printed a test page on my HP Laserjet 6P. Job done -- I thought. The next day (computer was never turned off) it wouldn't work, and never worked again. Spent several hours fussing with it, uninstalling, reinstalling, changing parameters, but all to no avail. Further research I did online seemed to indicate that using these cables is very hit or miss. I should have done more research before I bought the cable because I didn't know I would be gambling when I bought it, but I know now and I lost. Time to do what I should have done in the first place, buy a parallel port card and get all the parallel port standards. For an extra ten dollars, save yourself the hassle and get a parallel-port card. I bought a parallel card (through Amazon) and hooked it up and it works flawlessly.
I bought this case for my Powershot S1 IS. The case fits like a glove, and I managed to put 4 spare batteries as well. Trying to stuff a memory card or something else is probably a stretch. The belt clip is a useful addition for holding on to it while taking pictures.
I gave this dvd player four stars since it does not have an optical digital out jack. This is the superior cable for the audio signal. It does have a coaxial digital out jack which is the next best cable. Other than that this is a great five disk dvd/cd player for under $200. It does play burnt cds. The main reason I purchased thid player is because I wanted it to match my Yamaha receiver.
I had to interface a Male Type B connector on a 36' USB repeater cable to a keyboard pigtail that had a male Type A connector at the end. Worked fine on two applications. Nice detents on the adapter to provide good tight fit.
Great price on amazon. Works very well/clear. At first, my internet connections get dropped whenever the phone is in use. But we manually reset the Linksys router to a different "band" and then after that it works fine.Highly recommended for home use!
Not bad but don't get suckered into the hype. These iPod are extremely commercialized. What they fail to mention is when the batteries for these "wonderful" iPods have completely lost their charge you have to send it back to MAC to have the battery replaced. The batteries are meant to last about as long as a rechargeable cordless phone. 1-3 years max. Than it's off to MAC for a battery replacement fee and shipping charges. So do try to estimate how much you are willing to spend.Software issues: try not to speed through your MP3 collection like you would when pressing the button too fast on a CD player. The iPod will lock and you're stuck performing an "unfreeze command" that I'm sure is listed with other reviews. (Press & Hold both MENU and PLAY till the iPod resets).By the way, I don't recommend the remote unless you're interested in purchasing that same remote every 3-6 months, since that's how long it takes to break down.My advise: All technologies improves. I'd say to wait it out and soon a better, less bugged version comes out. Or just enjoy spending your money on this one and enjoy it while it lasts! And of course, wear it like an accessory to show you have wealth.Personal question: Why'd I buy it??Answer: It was a gift, that I greatly appreciate and will continue to love!! I'll just have to invest in it from time to time.
Tripp Lite Isobar surge protectors are the standard to go by. You can't go wrong with these units.
This Toner works well with Samsung ML-2510 Laser Printer ....Suppose to last for 3000 pages .... No where near that yet....Very fast shipping .....Very Happy with it all .... Price, Shipping, easy Shopping
I realize this is not a true gunshot mic though I had hope. The product presents itself as cheap and I hate to say the results are not good quality. At this time, I'm the only reviewing customer and I can see I must have been the only guy to buy one of these.Product attaches well and there is a noticable change in the audio. Three settings, zoom (syncs with camcorder's zoom), gun (which maxs the zoom of the mic regardless of video zoom), and off.I purchased this to make recordings of presentations better. I know now that I should have just bought a wireless mic for the speaker. I thought I'd get more use this route.
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.
I bought this RAM to upgrade the RAM of myASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Lifeto 2GB and it works fine for a year now.
This camera is a perfect first digital camera or if you are just looking for a small camera for easy travel. I have two really great SLR cameras but I was tired of having to lug them around when all I want is a few pictures of my kids at the zoo or something. This camera takes nice pictures, it has a tripod mount and timer for those group shots, and it is really easy to use. There are several settings that I haven't played with yet but my husband has had fun with the TL setting, a strobe light, and some glow sticks. Of course the best part is you only need to print what you like which along with the small size is the other reason to switch to digital. We didn't use the software it came with but all I had to do was plug the cable into the camera and a usb port and the pictures were right there. Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a first digital camera and anyone looking for an affordable digital camera that is easy to use and takes nice pictures.
I purchased these headphones for use with my iPod. I found them comfortable and lightweight. I was never happy with the earbuds that came with my iPod. You cannot exercise or anything with those tiny earbuds. These headphones solved my problem.I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for high quality headphones for a low price.
Why am I here?Because all I needed to do was make 2 scans to include in a shipping document.This is supposed to be a stand alone scanner where the computer isn't needed.Well, the output of the copy is by far the worst thing I have ever seen.Almost a slight image of words if black is selected.Streaked with red if color is tried.This printer was included with purchase of Apple laptop.I just unboxed it month ago. Thanks Apple!I'll update any changes discovered, otherwise I'm setting it out on the street.I have a 5 year old Canon i9900 that is flawless, but no scan feature.OCT 03 2010 UPDATEWell Sport Fans, I should of updated this a while back, but it seems the problemswere mostly related to software.But, when I truly think about it, printer companies sorta let this crisis happenwhen they could of done a little effort to make it automatic.It's not like it's 1991.So I feel bad if this review killed the deal for some.I update the score from 1 to 4.
Have had so many of these shredders throughout the years and only because I use them to death. LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
I gave this to my 80 yr old mother for her birthday. She said it was the best gift she's ever received. It kept her transfixed for an hour, and now she brings it to the neighbors (power supply and all) and makes them all watch the fabulous pictures of her grandchildren.It was very easy uploading pictures from my computer. It comes with 2 USB interface cables. It simply showed up as an external drive and I dragged and dropped pix. Mom wasn't content with my supply of pix, so she simply took the SD flash card out of her digital camera and popped it into the back of the picture frame. Now she can create a slide show of her own pix without any fuss.We still haven't figured out all the options, but even low-res pix are vivid and clear.
This splitter works fine when used in conjunction with its twin. There are numerous excellent reviews that cover the recommended connections so no need for repetition. Just remember that if you are considering buying this splitter for the purpose of obtaining two feeds be sure to order its twin as well.
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 output obtained and with the quality of the manufacture of the cables. Actually, seldom have we seen a cable so well made! The only con is that the video cable is separate from the pair of stereo audio cables. They should be integrated, but this is a mixed blessing, as you may be able to recolor the leftover, "orphan" cables, as we did (with masking tape and a permanent ink marker) and use these to connect some other piece of audio or video equipment to the AV receiver.
purchased radios and charger. charged batteries as directed for 24hr first charge. light on charger never turned green and radios read half power on battery meter. replaced with regular AA batteries still meter read half power so radios do not work properly! one of the radios lcd missing several digits making it impossible to see functions properly.conclusion there is little or no quality control, radios appear to be built very cheaply,not good as a toy or proffessionaly.KYLE THOMPSON
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 have been using my Dymo label maker for several months now and this tape just can't be beat! The printing is great and the backing peels off very easily.
These headphones work absolutly perfect. i defanetly recomen this product,reception is great, clarity and distance range all are really good.
We can't even play our new Blueray player anymore. No audio or video. Save yourself the hassle and spend another couple of dollars!
After Looking and searching for quite a while, I think this hub is what I need. It doesn't need a power supply. My webcam which gets its power from the PC , works great. all the other devices that use USB work great too. As all the reviews said, the blue lights are cool especially in the dark. This hub is small but works as it should. I would recommend it to everyone.
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 love my Canon Rebel XTi, especially its performance:price ratio, or bang-for-the-buck. You can spend lots more money on a Canon digital SLR, but additional improvements in overall image quality tail off rapidly for most non-professional photographers. This camera packs some serious imaging firepower.One of the places Canon engineers are suspected to have cut costs for the Rebel XTi, though, is in durability-- especially in susceptibility to physical damage. Digital SLRs are delicate beasts in any event, but the entry level models are thought to be a bit more prone than higher-end Canon SLRs to damage from a 6-inch plus drop to a hard surface, or a sharp bump from a camera swinging on its strap and tagging a concrete wall, or exposure to liquids including light rain. These incidents can easily toast a digital camera, and contrary to what many first-time victims expect, physical damage to a camera due to accident or water is expressly excluded from camera warranties.Some people who know the risks prefer to live out on the edge, anyway: ride bareback, and jam their iPod in pocket or purse or run carrying it with no case, or wave the Wii controller around without the strap, and if it dies in an accident or a display gets badly scratched, they may whine about poor workmanship and warranty coverage, but just buy another. Other folks readily admit their klutziness and worry that their camera will die at the start of a trip or whenever it is needed most and when a repair represents many lost photos, and start wondering how to better protect it.For butterfingered where's-the-seat-belt types-- like me!-- Camera Armor is just what the doctor ordered. It gives the Rebel XTi a small extra measure of protection against the countless slings and arrows of photographer misfortune and normal wear and tear.This particular model has a medium-gauge rubber-like skin designed to fit the XTi like a scuba suit. It seals most camera openings against water and dirt while still allowing full use of all camera functions. Even with Camera Armor in place, you can still swap out the battery, memory card or lens without additional hassle. Though solid skin covers all of the camera buttons, the suit is made with molded rubber buttons so it is still a snap to feel and operate them. Camera Armor comes with a rubberized lens protector for a typical mid-size kit lens as well-- some people like the lens protector, and some people don't-- but its use is completely optional. (It does attract dust, so I normally leave it off.) Camera Armor also includes a clear plastic shield held in place by the skin that covers an otherwise scratch-prone LCD display. The shield does not significantly reduce visibility of the LCD display. The skin does not cover the two dials or power switch on top, so they remain very easy to use but potential entry points for water into the case.Would a Camera Armor equipped XTi survive a tripod fall, a drop in a swimming pool or a downpour of rain? With luck, it might help a bit in some relatively minor accidents or brief exposure to some water, but at best, one is only reducing risk, not removing it. A very hard camera drop can still break any digital camera, especially an entry-level SLR, with or without Camera Armor. The rubberized skin does not waterproof the camera, and XTis are not designed to survive getting even a little wet. But against everyday minor wear and tear and the random sprinkles of life, and truly minor bumps which would break some XTis, the Camera Armor surely helps.I hit up against two "gotchas". First, depending on your gear, you may have some issues mounting a Camera Armored XTi to a tripod. The thickness of the rubberized skin that wraps just over the bottom edge of the camera leaves the screw mount easily accessible, but standard tripod screws are not long enough for the additional distance required, if a quick-release plate has to extend over two edges of the rubberized skin. Stretching the skin around the plate, or getting a longer screw to mount the plate to the camera body, or carefully trimming the skin so a plate fits flush with the standard screw but still firmly grips the bottom of the camera, or removing Camera Armor for tripod use are all potential workarounds, if a bit inconvenient or unsightly.Second, the plastic shield on some early release XTi Camera Armors partially interfered with the operation of the sensor which controls the automatic LCD display. As suggested on the manufacturer's website, I emailed them describing the way the sensor didn't work correctly, and they immediately mailed out free of charge a redesigned shield that restored full functioning of the LCD viewfinder with an apology for the inconvenience. (Great customer service that can no longer be taken for granted for a product in this price range!) Current shipments of the XTi Camera Armor come with the redesigned shield, so you would only need to replace yours if you happened to get the original model, as I did. (The problematic shield has a clear plastic window that covers the small sensor just below the viewfinder. On the redesigned shield, this sensor is left uncovered.)There are three other minor issues, which I can live with, but you may want to consider. First, the marginal added value of the protection of Camera Armor is a close call for me in terms of its cost, and this along with the tripod issue is probably the main reason I award Camera Armor only four stars instead of five. The price seems fair to me in terms of engineering design and execution, as this is a very well-made accessory, but one way of looking at a Camera Armor purchase is that as with most insurance products, you're buying some protection against gambling loss. Most people lose buying insurance, while only a few come out way ahead. (And to be clear, the Camera Armor manufacturer does not warrant against physical damage to your camera.) On the other hand, even if you never bumped your XTi or never got it wet enough to have damaged it only without the added protection, a camera will have fewer scratches if Camera Armor is used a lot, so this product could pay for itself in enhanced camera value if the XTi is traded in or resold in two or three years.Second, XTi buttons are labeled with small, raised rubber lettering or symbols on Camera Armor, but the labels are the same color as the rest of Camera Armor, making it a bit difficult to see which function is where in dim light. You can apply liquid whiteout to the labels to make them easier to read, and many frequent camera users wouldn't be bothered by this because they know what buttons control what functions by feel alone.Finally, Camera Armor is a little difficult to install, even after temporarily removing the lens and strap. Some patience and hand strength is needed to stretch the skin so it precisely fits the XTi body. After an initial installation that took me several minutes while I feared that it might not go on or that I'd tear the skin, the skin is now much easier to remove and reinstall, if necessary. If it wasn't at least a little hard to install, it wouldn't fit the camera tightly and protect it as much as possible, so I now consider this a feature and not a bug.Would I buy it again, or recommend it to a friend? Yes, definitely.
These disks are garbage! I am a Sys Admin and I purchased six of them for my users. FOUR have failed to date, two within the uber-short one year warranty period. They're supposed to be portable, but if you bump them just a little, they click and beep to signal their demise. For the ones that died outside of the warranty, I removed the two internal IDE disks, tested them and they PASSED FLAWLESSLY. The problem is obviously in the LaCie components.
When I got service from Time Warner they gave me this model cable modem (to use) for no extra charge! So I never bothered to buy one. The modem was great, it never gave me any problems so I never gave it any thought. It was just anonymously reliable for me.Then I moved and had to switch to Sudden Link. They required that I bought a modem and were willing to sell me one, I never thought of going out to Best Buy and buying one myself. They sold me a modem hooked it up and it sat behind my desk and was soon forgotten. Forgotten until I would lose my internet for 30 seconds at random times, it was annoying but I tolerated it thinking that it was a problem with Sudden Link. Then it started happening more frequently over time, and would last longer. Finally I called Sudden Link, it took many calls and two service visits before they determined it was the modem. When the guy came back from his truck he had two modems in hand, one was another Ambit and the other was the Motorola. He tried to pawn off the Ambit on me, saying it was better (but I doubt it, they're out of business for a reason) but all I could do was drool over the Motorola because I recognized it was the same modem I had with Time Warner. Fortunately for me, the guy didn't have the right power supply cord to go with it, and my power supply cord wouldn't work with it. So he gave me the Motorola and I've had no internet disruption since.So I right this long review to say that yes this is an item that when you hook it up you will soon forget about. But buy this over the other modems, because when you have problems with a modem it is such a hassle. You keep pressing reload (because the internet keeps going down) you call the cable company but the modem always seems to work then, you disconnect and replace cable splitters, you reset the modem, you restart your computer, you buy new coaxial cables only, you unhook your router and all that to then realize it was the modem all along.If you need a cable modem, buy this one. My experience with them is they won't let you down, they keep you connected to the internet and that's all you care about. So buy it, stick it behind your desk (where it will build up layer upon layer of dust) and then forget you even have it until you move. And only then will you appreciate the work it does for you.
I purchased this bag because I needed a bit of a larger bag for my laptop but it was SWIMMING in this bag. Plus, the bag is 150% bigger than the bag I was trying to replace, which means it would not be great to use on an airplane. Lots of pockets/zippers/etc. Probably too many. Seems like great construction but just not logistically great.
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.
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.
I'm a big techno-geek, but this is been one of the most awkward, horrible experiences I've had trying to get this device to do the simplist things. The application to get your MP3s on this is not user friendly, not intuitive. It's like it's strived to be so different from the ipod that it took out all of the good and left the bad. The player doesn't even register half the time with my computer. It takes a good half hour of messing around with the device and the settings to get it to work. I plug in the Ipod and it takes maybe 30 seconds. 1 minute tops.Save your money. Save your aggravation. Get something, anything else.
I found it reasonably easy to set up. It took a couple 0f tries to get everything right but it wasn't that hard. It does a great job.
Works great for me. The battery life is good if you remember to insert the transmitter in the back when it is not in use. After several months of use I did sometimes experience a bit of a problem with the battery connection. Every now and then it would stop working and I would have to remove the battery cover and gently push on the battery to make a good connection. All in all I highly recommend this mouse.
I've had a pretty good experience with this card. It drops the wireless connection every so often, but not enough to really be a problem. No real complaints.
While it seems to go against logic that this 6 ft HDMI cable could cost so little and work so well, I am living proof. Similar products from the majors sell for 20 or 30 times more. This cable provides great HD resolution and completely upgraded sound. I cannot say whether the national brands cable would have worked better, but I am quite satisfied with the results. This may sound like a commercial, but for the price you really cannot make a mistake here.
I just cannot get this player to work with my PC. It keeps shutting down my video component (why? I don't know) or it freezes my PC up. I can't figure out how to get my PC to recognize the device. My PC meets all of their specifications and I followed all of their directions and even visited their website to review their support FAQs and customer blog. Nothing works so far.Also, the player does not come with a finger-strap or an AC adapter as Amazon.com advertises as being "in the box".
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 bought three units on sale for myself and family. Beleive it or not all three stopped working all in the first year. To be honest one of them is still working but with the sound come and go and only through the SVedeo because the other vedeo outs have no signals. The good news is I got 3 remotes for a semi working unit. No one should ever buy these units and no store should sell them either. I am glad AMAZON is making these reviews easly available for buyers.
The Motorola Surfboard SB5105 works perfectly. We had to return our rented cable modem before Comcast would activate this item as they only allow one cable modem to be registered at a time. We purchased it to save a monthly rental fee they charge to use their cable modem.
Why spend a fortune on HDMI cables when you can get one that works just as well for this price?
Pretty simple item here, as long as your electronic device can handle 230V then this is all you want to use electric ports in India.
More bass than you will ever need! Outstanding deal! Outstanding product! It is great and looks very nice.
I am currently working on a project that deals with a CANBUS system. To connect my circuit to the car's OBD2 port, I needed to fabricate an OBD2 cable that can connect to the car and to the circuit with ease. Unfortunately, it wasn't easy to find a configuration and pinout that suited my project so I purchased a few open ended obd2 cables, and then bought these hoping that I can fabricate my own end. This things are great! It takes a bit of practice to solder the pins onto the DB9 connector, but once that is done, and you properly attach the cable relief to your wire, it is as simple as mating the two parts together and pressing firm enough until they click into place. Works like a charm, and sturdy enough for the toughest wear and tear.The only thing is that I wish they came in black to match my cables, and not the 1992 Mac gray hehe.
I highly recommend this seller since he had amazing high quality products at such a low price and Fast shipment. Thanks so much for doing business with me.
Purchased this camera with the understanding that it had been refurbished by Canon. I have been completely satisfied with the camera, and the ease of handling, all accessories and instructions were included same as a new one, plus a considerable savings. I received the item sooner than they said when it would ship. I would purchase again if the same situation were presented and the need were there.Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
This was very easy to set up, the instructions on the cd are very good, plus there was a brief instruction booklet and quick start guide. It took me less than 15minutes to be up and scanning. The one button email works very well, as does the one button copy and one button scan. The photo software is easy to understand, and I am very happy with this scanner.
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.
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 have no comparison for performance since I am a first timer in scanning. I bought teh product based mostly on its high rating in Consumer Reports. Having said that I find the scanner to be of high quality, but the usage to be not intuitive. It may just be a software issue, but I found everything to be hard to understand, from the initial scanning to the method of tinkering with the scanned photo. I also noticed that the scanner results were mixed. One photo scanned great, the next so-so. This may well be due to the photos I was scanning, but the paper photo quality looked the same to me; and again, I have no other scanning experience for comparison to say it was due to the product. Since I don't beleive the scanner quality would change from photo to photo, I have to think it is other factors that caused the variability I saw.
You can spend a lot of money on a carbon fiber monopod but this aluminum built Velbon RUP-40 is light, sturdy, and fulfills most of my needs. I use it for my Canon 30D with a 300mm telephoto lens and it works great. Most importantly, it opens up to 62.3" which is long enough for a tall person (up to 6ft.) yet when folded at 19.1" it fits easily in most backpacks.
This router has worked great for the past year. We have 3 Linux computers connected to DSL through it.One PC is at the far end of the house. We use two Novatech Powerline Ethernet Adapters to connect that PC to the Netgear router through our home powerline wiring. Netgear and Novatech work fine together, with no DSL speed degredation.The browser interface is easy to use. The firewall features are easy enough for the inexpert user to understand.The manual is good, but I would prefer to have a hard copy.
I've owned the same Suunto Vector since 2001.According to my life insurance policy I don't climb mountains, Ice Climb or rock climb.. and so I can only say that I've used this watch in a serious way in a lot of different conditions and never had any trouble with it. In fact I've also owned Garmin, Timex and Polar products and this watch has outlasted them all.
Consider buying this product. Works very well. This is my second time purchasing. Won't be disappointed with your purchase of this product
fastest way to get microsoft points no matter where you are. either the same price as in store or lower
I received this item quickly, which always puts me in a good mood. The tripod is perfect for what I do with my camera and camcorder- but I am no means a professional. Either way, for $25 this thing does it's job and I'm very pleased with my purchase. It has all kinds of handy little additions that I didn't expect (it's my first tripod)- like the level, different adjustments and a quick-release for the camera. Very cool.
40",lcd,multiple conections,but the price is incredible.i saved around 700$,yes 700$ dollars,you can not get any better than this.god bless you eses.
Just bought it in Nov 2003. Took me about an hour to set it up and burn my first disc. Tried it out at the gym and RUN with it. Perfect! No skipping and very compact. Just tugged away and light weight(without using the remote). I used RealOne to burn my first disc. Did not have any trouble with installation. As soon as I downloaded the plug-in for RealONe, and added a new device it was ready to burn. Download the free version and add plug in, then burn. I was able to put 17 songs(ave 5min/song) at full quality on one disc...so plenty for my 2 hours workout at the gym. Good for running! IPod sucks bad, it skips even when you walk...so this is the one for portability and style.The only bad thing is you have to buy a new set of headphone. The one that included with the player is SUCKS=CRAP. It will give you a headache if you wear it longer than 10 minutes. So, look to spend another $$-$$$ for a good headphone. Hint: Apply for the Amazon Credit Card to get $$$ GC on your purchase. I did just that...so now i can afford a new set of headphone.
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
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 :-(
Works great with my ps3 as well as my home theater setup no problems at all. For the price it doesn't get better!
I received this little light for Christmas. I love it. It is just enough light. I am an iMac user and it plugs right into the side of my keyboard. The blue-white light is very pleasing. I do not use it with a laptop but instead it augments the light at my desk. I highly recommend it.
This was the most amazing book I have ever read! Mr. Martin has such a beautiful gift within himself to write such an incredible novel. I could not explain my emotions to anyone after reading Shade of the Maple. I was left speechless! It is truly something people have to read for themselves to understand all of the emotions that are packed away inside this novel!! It has changed the way I view my relationship with my husband. The love of your life! Wow! I would recommend this book to everyone, and anyone who wants a fresh look at any relationship!
Been using this case for over 6th months now and it still looks great. However I did notice my nook has been stained by the back of the case (small marks on white backing of the nook). Not a big deal but it seems like they could have chosen a better material to prevent that from happening. Overall it is high quality product and hold the nook perfectly.
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've tried quite a few Garmin GPS and other brands, but found this to be the best and easiest to use at a very reasonable price. It would be better if the fm antenna is built in and compatible with Traffic Gauge as well.
You can't beat this card for the price. Similar netgear and US Robotics products locked up my computer on a daily basis and they cost more than this one. This card works as advertised at half the cost of the big name brands and it supports all of the latest network security technology.
This cable was of high quality and it worked perfectly, right out of the box.
i ordered this cable because my Acer laptop does not have an s-video out port like my old laptop did. I didn't realize when i ordered the product that it was 'vga to component video' and not 'vga to rca cable'. i tried my hardest to get it to work when i received it in the mail, but all of my efforts were in vain because my tv does not have a component video in, only rca (red, white, yellow) and an s-video in port. pretty frustrating. i'm hopefully going to be able to exchange it with the vendor, eForCity.com or whatever. i read a couple of positive reviews about the vendor doing exchanges for wrong products.
I've had my camera for serveral weeks now and I'm generally happy with it. This is my first digital camera. Some of my learning has been trial and error. The owners guide could use some help. The camera is taking great pictures and is easy to use with the auto setting. I'm slowly using some of the manual settings. The movie mode was important to me. I bought a 1GB memory stick. It gives me enough memory for family events with still shots and movies. The quality of the movie was important and I'm happy to say we have nice movies from this camera. Indoors becomes very challenging because of lighting issues in the movie mode. I'm not sure yet if I can make an adjustment or not. Outdoors the camera take great movies for a still camera.For the price and features I'm very happy and would recommend this camera to any beginner.
My onboard LAN carped out and I needed a cheap adapter, STAT! I ordered this with 2- day shipping and sweated out one day with no internet. I got this quick, read the quick install, disabled my onboard, inserted the cd, shut down, installed the card, restarted and XP did the rest. I re-booted (probably unnecessary, but no harm, no foul) and my 2-wire modem sprang to life again. Hot-diggity! Best price and quality hardware, what else do you need. Heck, it's helping me write this review right now and I think it's correcting my typo's on the fly...just kidding. Don't hesitate, I did all the research for you, buy it.
The plastic packaging inside the box was cracked, and the drive was sliding across the box freely when i opened it. The drive seems fine, though i am nervous it might fail soon due to damage, i would return it but don't want the trouble. All my previous amazon items purchase have been perfect with no trouble. I don't want to be fussy either, but the delivery promised 3 days, i just want to note it took 10 days for delivery.
People who rave about this thing either work for the company or are vision impaired. I bought one on a whim so I could take it with me on vacation. I can honestly say that of the 100s of pictures I took with it, not one was a keeper. The shutter stays open for so long that unless you are completely motionless, your pictures are blurred. I found that subjects centered in the view finder do not end up centered in the pictures. The camera &quot;crashed&quot; often, and I needed to take out the battery to &quot;reboot&quot; it. This happened a lot. The camera worked in sunlight, but pics taken indoors were way too dark. This thing is not ready for prime time. not even at these prices.
I guess this was designed to be a small case with its main purpose to protect the camera from scratches, etc, but I wish it had just a little more space. For example, there is a small mesh pocket under the flap that can hold a couple batteries, but I thought it would be nice to have space to take the audio/video cable with you in the case so you could show your pictures on a TV when you are traveling. This is not a big deal though. Overall, I am happy with the case and think it looks sharp and seems to be good quality thus far.
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.
This cable is in new condition and works fantastic (especially at the great price)...I would buy from this vendor again!
Works fine.Not bad for the price. I can't tell the difference from an expensive cable.
Just got this. Including shipping is was $12 vs $19 for the Apple cable, but it does seem to work. Connects in no mater which way that you flip it. Others talk about it not fitting well, seems to be OK on my iPhone 5S. It also seems to sync Ok to my MacBook Air. So a good lower cost option.
This is my second Harmony 880. The first, which lasted five years, worked well until someone dropped it and apparantly broke an internal part. The new one, which has an improved charging system, will work... well, who knows? The big thing about the Harmony is that it is a true universal remote that is incredibly easy to program via the manufacturer's web site. I use it to control our HDTV, DirecTV DVR, tuner, DVD player, to automatically reset everything properly when I plug my iPod in and to dim the room lights! It emulates the remotes for every component in our system so I can use it turn speakers on in other rooms and in our yard as well, change the aspect ratio on the TV when necessary, etc. without having to think about it for more than a second or two. Best of all, it eliminates all those remotes so my wife, who had literally REFUSED to watch TV in our family room because of the multiple remotes, is happy again. (Though she doesn't always let me watch the Lakers if something is on she's more interested in.)Amazon's price for this item, incidentally, was better than anywhere else I looked.The only negative (and the reason why I didn't give it five stars) is Logitech's customer support, which is non-existant once the product is out of warranty. An item this expensive ($150+) should at least be supported to the point where they would answer an email from a customer.
It does not sound good and if you move it the music fuzzes. But if you want a cheap headphone splitter this is the one to get it was good for the price
This is a good lens. I have extensive experience with the new Nikon 50g lenses and both are superior to this lens in color, sharpness, contrast, AF speed, build and focus accuracy. Obviously, Canon shooters don't care about Nikon lenses, but it's worth knowing what the competition offers. This lens is old - the AF is slow, noisy and unreliable wide open. The color is decent - it's doesn't offer what really good Canon glass is capable of, but then this lens is only $330. A lens hood is not included, so that has to be bought separately. This is a required accessory - this lens is prone to flare. Sharpness and contrast are also OK - wide open, this lens tends to be a little soft and dull, but you really have to step up to a 35L, or something like that, to get great performance at 1.4. Stopped down at 2.8 and greater, the Canon 50 1.4 is very sharp. Build is appropriate for the price range - the AF doesn't use a true ring motor, so reliability is suspect. Wide open, the lens AF can be a bit erratic - though this is endemic to lenses with DOF this shallow.Bottom line - The Canon is not a bad lens - for the price, you get very good performance, but it could definitely be better. Unfortunately, in Canon mount, there are no great offerings at 50mm that don't have compromises.
This DVD is very easy to use. It will help the average person get a decent picture on your HD tv. However if your looking for something really high tech this not it. This more for a beginner who just wants to get a good picture on their first HD tv.
I have now owned this camera for 2 days and can't let go of it. Everything about this camera is about as perfect as you can get. It takes great photos, has tons of awesome features, great in-camera editing, 720p HD video recording, digital image stabilization, 12 mega pixels, 5x optical zoom..... the list goes on and on. And all for the incredibly low price of $100!!! Well, thats at least how much I paid for mine and it was and it was well worth every penny! I also bought a 4GB SDHC memory card for under $10 shipped and now I can record an hour of HD video or take about 1000 12MP pictures! The only gripe I have about this camera is the battery life. It only lasts a couple hours before I have to change the batteries. But since I have rechargeable batteries and a nice camera case that easily holds several batteries, this is no big deal. Great job, Kodak!
this head set works like it says it does, but it is cheply made and no good for motorcycle use.
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
I bought this card for $ 92 6 months ago. Everything seemed to be fine until today when I tried to read stored pictures and PDF files using my Kingston TraveLite reader. My DELL Latitude D800 laptop with Windows XP didn't recognize it. I cannot say it is a problem with the laptop nor the reader since other SD card, including Sandisk Ultra II 2GB work very well. I tried to format it in a linux machine but nothing seems to work. The only device able to format/read/write the card is my Canon S3 IS camera. Is a shame I cannot read the pictures from the memory directly. Now I have to connect my camera to my laptop to be able to read the pictures.
I'm very happy with this flash drive! Works flawlessly with XP computers out of the box, and also with Win98 machines if you download the driver. Excellent value at a price lower than many smaller flash drives.Cap snaps on very securely so it doesn't fall off when transported. The only improvement I would suggest is to have the lanyard attached to the cap end so losing the cap wouldn't be possible. Overall, 100% satisfied with this purchase!
This is certainly not the best telezoom money can buy, not even within the Pentax family. However, you will not find anything approaching at this size and price.It is barely bigger than the kit lens, that is, very small, especially considering its zoom range.It is ridiculously cheap for a lens of that type and quality.Finally the image quality is great for a lens of that type. Check forums, pbase, etc. for pictures taken with that lens ! It's amazing ! It maybe a bit slow especially at the long end, but thanks to Pentax dslr's great performance at high iso, and shake reduction in the K100D, even 200mm f/5.6 is not a problem !Together with the kit 18-55 it is the perfect startup combo. You can then add various primes or more expensive zooms as needed (or lusted) for added speed and quality...Oh, and at the moment it is in fact the _only_ telezoom you can get new from Pentax !-)
i bought this item and got unexspected joy when they were recieved, they were more than i thought i would get and i was very happy with the purchase. will buy more in the future
X-bow live wasn't working this worked pailessly, fast and is cheaper. Win Win Win. This is how I will buy any more X-box stuff.
I went to every store that carried this type of cartridge and no longer was available.So I called Cannon and they recomended amazon.com. Thru you I found who handle this type of problem, They were very accomodating so I ordered the cartridge and received it promptly. You guys are the best. Thank you for your help!
Media manufacturers seem to be in a speed race to make burnable DVD's for computer owners, but my Sony tabletop burner cannot use many of those.My spindle of 8x DVD's came quickly and they work fine. Price was right, too.
This backpack fits my Macbook Pro (15.4") like a glove. It also comfortably will fit an extra 3 graduate size text books. The padded back and shoulder straps add a wonderful level of comfort. Buy this bag. Don't hesitate.
This was just what I needed to convert a 1/4" phono jack to a mini jack. Good price and timely delivery. Very pleased.
Just replaced my old HD (120 GB SATA DiamondMax 9) with this monster drive (300 GB) SATA Diamondmax 10 as my main OS drive. It is EXTREMELY fast; so fast that you can actually see the difference using Windows and bringing up applications. I never believed the hype but for the first time in my PC upgrade history, unlike the processor speeds nowaday, I actually see the vast improvement (85% faster) with this drive. Strongly recommend to use this drive as your main OS drive for the incredible speed. Who would have thought the HD speed can make this much improvement? I am just speechless about this drive. Go Maxtor.
i was a little hesitant to by this, but for the price I was willing to take a gamble. Hooked it up to my Motorola Droid3 and the sound is just as good as if I were playing it on a disc on my Lexus 6 CD player. So glad I bought this instead of burning my new mp3's onto to CD's. I do recommend turning off the Equalizer on your smart phone or mp3 device and adjust the sound through your car's audio instead.
I recently purchased the Cyber Acoustics speaker for my iPod Nano. I couldn't be more pleased. I wanted a small, unobtrusive unit to sit on my desk that would play and also charge my iPod and not take up too much space. The Cyber Acoustics speaker does all of that. The sound is very good, no distortions. It can operate with batteries, although I've not tried to. There is a carrying bag and a collection of docks to fit different iPods. I put the extra docks in the drawstring carry-bag and stored it. Very convenient and the docks are there in case I get a different iPod. Very good product and terrific price. jlw
I GOT THIS TONER XEROX 6R903 FOR MY HP LASERJET 4 PLUS TIMELY.I INSTALLED AND PRODUCES GOOD QUALITY PRINT OUTS, PERHAPS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALHP TONER.I HOPE THIS WILL CONTINUE IN THE ENTIRE PRINTING LIFE.
Right out of the box..It never worked once.!!..I sent it back immediately..!!..The moral..Buy a brand name transmitter..!!
It bends fairly well and does provide light. However, it provides so little light that I could not use it to read a book in a semi-dark room. The area of its light is so small that it really is not of much help to illuminate a keyboard.
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.
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).
It is a bit small, but it fits the unit, car adapter, and remote perfectly. Also good padding to protect unit. Perfect for storing in car and for transfering between two cars, while not being too bulky.
These HDMI cables [(2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3b at Amazon] certainly work fine for me. Don't know why people throw their hard earned money at Monster Cable, etc. if the observable results are no better.
Bought this to boot to PCMCIA slot on aToshiba R100 laptop. Could not get this towork correctly, so now I have a CF readerwhich works fine. You win some, you lose some!
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.
I purchased this item for the purpose of being able to listen to Ipod with battery power. This unit is compact, easy to carry and store, lightweight and has great sound, especially for the price. I won't compare the sound to Bose (it is not at that level) but it very, very good. I recommend this product to anyone wanting good sound at a good price that is easily portable.
I purchased the Peerless ST650 to mount my 46" Sony LCD to my fireplace brick face. The installation went well and the TV looks GREAT!!The instructions covered normal stud framing, metal studs and concrete block. It was dificult to find anyone online or otherwise to speak to installing on brick. I finally spoke with a friend who does high end audio/video installations and he said that although I may be fine with attaching it only to the brick he recommeded going all the way through the brick and attaching to a stud or 2x4 across several studs which is what I did.
Was easy to put together. Looks very professional and solid product.Was strange how many extra screws we had left over but we followed the instructions and works great.
I just purchased this digital picture frame. So far it does everything I wanted. I read complaints about other products, including this one. I have not tried to copy large amounts of data (supposedly causes the frame to freeze). I have explored the many features. It can be set to turn on and off at specific times, the order the photos are displayed can be random or sequential and the length of time the frame displays the photos can be set (predetermined intervals--more than plenty to choose from). The resolution is crisp. I wish they made a larger version; I would buy it!So far my only complaint is that viewing angle is not right for use on a desk (close proximity). I fixed this by placing a half inch thick booklet under the front of the frame to prop it up. I plan to buy another in the near future. Hopefully Philips will come out with a slightly larger version in the mean time.
Amazon Prime took it to me today. It is a great wide angle lens. Thank you all for leaving reviews on this lens. This might be the best original wide angle lens there that is not SO expensive.I am using it on my Canon Vixia HF M300Canon VIXIA HF M300 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder, and it works perfect! Though it really added some inches to my little Canon (Please see the photos I uploaded). Luckily I already know this ahead and I purchased a good-sized camcorder bag.The youtube reviews on this lens comparing to some other brand 0.45 lens give us obvious result, showing that this one is superior indeed. Like other reviewers already said, this is no distortion! While some other 0.45 showed a lot of distortion, etc, when zooming in. However, if one plans to only use those 0.45 when fully zoomed out, it should be fine. However, if we'd like to keep the wide angle lens on camcorder almost all the time, those 0.45s won't work, unless the very expensive ones. At $30, this Sony might be the best value!I would recommend this to people who are also using Canon Vixia HF.(37mm). It also has 25mm and 30mm adapters, so it may also work great for others.For more detailed reviews, see Chris's review. Thank you, Chris!
I bought this unit, took it home, connected it and started to play a rented version of Master and Commander and the screen kept going blue on me! At first I thought it was the disc so I returned the disc to where I rented it and got another. Same problem! Then I tried another disc that I KNOW is good and it came up fine! I'm not sure what the problem is since it only seems to mess up with rented DVDs but still, I would expect a little better quality even though it was only $60. I'll be returning the unit tomorrow.
When it comes to the price/value ratio, it doesn't get much better than this item. For a little more than 30 bucks you get a region free DVD player ! (Yes, you can play any DVD from any country on this machine.... however, it is not mentioned in the user manual. All you need to do is press 'menu' '1' '9' and select region code 0).The picture quality is really good. I have a 500 dollar Philips DVD player but the difference to this 30 dollar machine is almost non existent. The size of the player is a big plus as well. It's nice and small and can easily be moved from one location to another. It is great in combination with a DVD recorder - especially, since it has an S-Video output. Also, it plays all DVD formats (including DVD+RW or DVD-R etc.). The voltage is variable from 110 V to 220 V which is great, if you want to use it in Europe as well. You can chose NTSC or PAL as output - again, this makes this player truly international.
The phone works well and good reception, but is an old model and has a few drawbacks. When on a call the phone disconnects if you want to put on the charger. Also you cant make a call while phone is on the charger.There are newer phones that have wireless headsets. I found myself ketching the cord w/ something and dropping the phone. Other than those drawbacks the phone is ok for someone that does not stay on the phone all day for work, since it only has 5.5 hr talk time.
I have a Dell Mp Projector, and it works great, except i was using the speaker in the projector as my only source of audio for over 1 year.the dell projector works great BUT the only way i can get 1080p is through RGB component cables because the projector does not have HDMI input, so i need a receiver that is going to support not only HDMI but RGB, and the standard yellow red and white., this does that and more, FOR EVERY SINGLE COMPONET, WHICH ISDVD - my PS3DVR/VCR - my Directv DVR plusSAT - My directv HD reciverI can hook either one of those up threw RGB Component, or S Video, or HDMI or Yellow red White,... i can have all 3 s video or all three yellow red and white or 2 hdmi and 1 rgb or 2 rgbs and one s video , you get the point! that is the best part! not only that but it has extra audio inputs 2 AUX, and 2 OPTICAL for even more superior sound!AUX is just the sound from my computeralso has FM, AM, and Xm and SIRUS, and TV-ANT. and an IPOD plug inSome time a couple of months ago i decided to take the scary plunge into building my ideal stereo system for my master bedroom, to connect not only to my directv HD box, but also to my directv dvr box, and also to my Microsoft media center computer, and also to my DVD player of choice. (IE playstation3)What i found when i went on line to buy a Boise, was that it wont work for what i want it to do. So then i researched more into wireless systems and seen that there is really no true wireless system, and if there is it wont do what i want it to do, and it will most likely come with a DVD player that is junk.I want my DVD played to play divix svcd mp3s and wmv, and all that good stuff.none of the ones they sell did, so i decided to go look for a DVD played that did. then find a stand alone audio system, and see what that would run me. this is the DVD played that i found.Onkyo Single Disc Universal HDMI/RS232 player DVSP504Sso i thought i was going to buy it, then i started researching into the receiver and stereo i would buy.bottom line is , i found this 800 7.1 system to be the best bang for my buck and decided i could hook my ps3 computer and both my dvr and hd receiver to this receiver, and bump each one of those components with digital Dolby surround sound. I'M SOLD.i can run my dvr, hd receiver DVD player computer all in one, and switch over to each of them with one push of the remote or receiver,the back of the receiver is a dream come true, except putting the 40 Gage speaker wire in the receiver, that is hard(IE: the small space it is hard to push wire through and tighten and loosen the screw),but once it is done, then your good to go.it has ports for everything, and the different audio selections are fun to play with to find the best sound for what you are watching, and believe me you browse through each one, it is not hard to find the one that stands out, its really amazing.it has a Mic that you put wherever you are going to sit, then it runs test on each speaker, then it sets the sound to the ideal point, for your viewing.if you turn it down low, the sub turns off (red light indicator), if you turn it up the sub turns on(green light) , it knows when to be on and off.one thing that you do not have to worry about with this system at all is the quality of sound that the speakers produce,it sounds great!, no doubt about it, it has crystal clear effects and booms.i mounted the speakers with no speakers mounts, and did not even worry about facing them down, or how high they needed to be or how low, i just did them in the spots that work best for me and my family, and ran the wires through the attic so no one can see them and it worked great. i did not use the wires that came with the system, i used th 40 gage that people recommend in the reviews.it took me one day to get it how i wanted, and since, then the receiver has not moved! it has not heated up, it can be on for hours with it full blast, it can stay on all night playing the radio and i don't think i will ever have to move it again, its perfect.this system is great, and i plan on having it for many a years to come, also onkyo offers a phat warranty on the speakers and receiver!
Tivo was a neat idea when it first appeared and, customer support issues aside, it delivered as promised. However, now that DVD recorders with 160 Gig hard drives are available for only a couple hundred dollars more, paying a subscription fee for Tivo is a complete waste of money. Even if you don't want to burn DVDs, these new machines let you save all of your recorded shows to a huge hard drive that will work better than Tivo. The clincher is that you don't have to pay a subsciption fee! I'm afraid Tivo is going the way of the dinosaurs, and rightly so. Their customer service and user interface were awful!
I needed a cable with the new monitor I purchased, and it was listed as a recommended addition.IT DID NOT WORK BETWEEN MY PC AND NEW MONITOR.I swapped it with an HDMI cable I used between my cable box and my TV. My old cable worked perfectly between my PC and new monitor.This new cable sort of worked between my box and TV, BUT the screen was sprinkled with little white dots. Obviously the cable was not up to spec. I scrounged another HDMI cable, and it got rid of the white sprinkles.For a buck+ it wasn't worth returning, so I threw it away.
I purchased this product for my husband who was going overseas for the military. It is very sturdy and held up really well through his whole deployment.
I'm no audiophile, but to my ears, it sounds way nicer than a bunch of boom boxes we have that cost about the same, looks great too! Just plug in and go. Have had it for just about a week, so can't comment on reliability etc. The speakers come with a soft padded drawstring pouch for safe transportation. Am buying one as a gift along with an ipod as a must have accesory. The slight angle makes it easier to view and use the ipod menus, and nice design touches such as a soft pad on the ipods back rest (no rattling sounds while you dial up a song when its in the dock)make it a pleasure to use.
what a great deal... two outdoor speakers for $30ish? They sound great, though they're a bit bigger than I expected. Still very happy with them.
I bought this enclosure to get a full image of my failed laptop's drive, as the repair shop restores the drive to "as-new" state and I didn't want to lose any of my data, applications, or settings.The only thing you have to make sure of is that the SATA imnterface is what you really need (as opposed to ATA or IDE; check your computer's specs). Removing the drive from the laptop takes a few minutes (depending on the model); putting it into the enclosure - a minute or two (and I'm not really a handyman).The next step is to use two provided cables to hook up the drive/enclosure combo to another computer; with Windows XP or Vista it will be recognized automatically; then the computer can access the drive like any other external drive.The transfer speed seems to be limited by the USB interface, not by the drive itself. Using a free disk image utility, my 90 GB drive was imaged in two or three hours. Of course, I was also able to access any files I needed.The build quality is good (metal with plastic covers at both ends); the internal circuit bords allows for the drive to be secured with four (included) screws, and the whole assembly slides nicely in or out. The on/busy light on the front works as it should. I cannot think of anything I woukd like to be improved.The enclosure is as wide, and just 20 mm longer, but a tad thinner and better made than my SimpleTech pocket drive (which you cannot open), and therefore can be used, together with any 2.5" SATA HD as a portable, pocket-sized device, and that's the use I'm going to put it to next.It is hard not to recommend this little gadget.
This magnifier was so nice, large and the quality was amazing. Even our almost 2 yr old loves it.Is used as a bookmark when not in use, to her nature book :)
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.
This is our first digital camera and we are taking pictures like crazy! It is so easy to take photos (without even figuring out what all of the little icons mean) and download to your computer. The software makes it easy to put photos on your computer or dvd and the printed picture quality is great!
Hello All,I ordered and received (free shipping) the CM3010 "Stealth" antenna before the scheduled termination of analog TV signals. I picked this model because of its VHF and UHF capabilities. I bought the CM3038 amplifier from another vendor which came out at 1/3 the price (including shipping) as compared to what Amazon was asking for. Following the instructions sheets for both items, I removed the passive circuit board from the stock CM3010 and replaced it with the CM3038 amplifier board. After torquing down the screws, I used my hot glue gun to seal the plastic enclosure inside and out, paying particular attention to the spaces around the metal elements. I also sealed the rear slot used for installing the CM3010 to the antenna mast. Flipped the unit over and applied a pressed-in bead where the bottom cover meets the case. The only holes I did not cover where the tiny drain holes in the bottom cover. Very weatherproof. When the analog signals were cut off, I installed the converter box, scanned for digitial channels and was not surprised to receive only four (4) using our old roof-mount antenna. Climbed up to the roof, installed the CM3010 four feet below the old antenna, connected the included coax cable to the CM3010 (actually, to the CM3038) and the converter box, plugged in the power adapter for the CM3038, scanned for channels and received 45 total!!! From Ch. 2-1 to 68-2. Waiting for the rain to cease, then I will remove the old antenna (clip it a bit and use it as a trellis for a rose bush) and raise the CM3010 as high up on the antenna mast as it will go (~ six feet above its current position). Not a direct line-of-sight to the Empire State Bldg because of a hill near the Yonkers-Riverdale border but, obviously, not a show-stopper as the refracted over-the-hill TV signals are readily picked up by the CM3010/CM3038. Because of its 45 degree beam width, I am also receiving NJ stations Southwest of my location which is well within the 30 mile UHF and 45 mile VHF range of the unit. Very happy customer/consumer!
I received these as a gift (I had specifically asked for them). The sound and overall quality are good but the unequal length of the cords running from where the wire splits and goes to the ear buds really bugs me. I like to have the wires go behind my neck and inside my shirt when I work out. Because of the unequal lengths, the left side with the shorter wire constantly is being pulled and is uncomfortable. Why don't they make the wires equal length?
This is a great 5.1 surround sound speaker system. Setup is fairly easy. I just used thumb tacks to hang up the satellite speakers, you can use wall mounts, but why pay more. My only real problem is the length of the cords.Power input cord: 6ft 6in (to sub)Wired remote: 5ft 6in (from sub)Audio input: 6ft 2in (Three 3.5mm male stereo jack plugs on each end; green (front); black (rear); orange (center + sub)Center speaker: 7ft 2inFront speakers: 5ft 3inRear speakers: 14ft 2inYou really need extension cord for the speakers. I bought four 12ft cords for them, but it decreases the sound slightly, so be wear. Other then that GREAT SPEAKERS!
Why spend 25-100 dollars for a hdmi when you can get one for 4 dollars free shipping and its fast they shipped within2 days anyway the product is the same as a "high quality branded" one I have a monster cable and they are the same
The price was great I bought 3 they are very good quailty. You can not beat the price.
Reliable. Well constructed. Fast. Affordable. Simple. Beautiful. I own several of these and no other product compares, I have owned several others.
I got two of these to back up my computer. Works just like any disc as long as you have the hardware for it. It takes a very very very long time to write files to these. which is no surprise but when your sitting there waiting all day for it, it makes you wonder if it's even worth it.
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.
This battery holds a charge at least three to fours times longer than the original battery that came with the movie camera. I'm very happy with it.
This product was as described. Includes BNC adapters so you don't have to worry about not having the right connections. Make sure you have the correct power connector end at your power supply and camera.
$40, horrible reception and on top of that you have to waste MORE $$ in batteries!Completely unfair. I don't know who had the idea of designing this, but it was a waste of money so I'm looking for a new transmitter
I used it to hook up Blue Ray player to my TV and it works great for a fraction of the price of one in the store. So glad I got it!
I just bought the Logitech ClickSmart 510 Digital Camera and I think it's great. It takes great pictures for the price. If you are a true photographer I would NOT reccomend this camera to you. This camera is simply good for a first digital camera or people looking to take pictures to email or post on a website. It also doubles as a webcam. It's quality from that stand point is pretty nice. It also stores up to 90 seconds of low res. video which is good for capturing the amusment park ride or a trip down the waterslide. The button on the front of the camera is great for uploading pictures in a snap. On the downside, the camera doesn't have a zoom feature or a picture preview but other than that I can say this is a great camera for the money, and I am very happy with my purchuse. :-D
It needs a batter program with it.it well mass up sometime when you are useing it.
The mouse controls the cursor for a second upon login then stops responding. Uninstallation of the software locks the computer. Given the number of similarly atrocious reviews for this product, the manufacturer appears to be using the public as unpaid product testers. Still, some reviews appear good. Would you like to risk your computer to try your luck? System: Windows XP/Pentium 4.
These speakers are the perfect companion for a laptop computer. They are small, portable ( I don't even bother with the power cable, I run them on cheap batteries.) and have great sound.I'm on the road constantly so portability is number one for me. I use them with my laptop to watch DVDs. The only limitation is volume,if you crank it up they will distort. But for watching DVDs in a hotel room they are perfect.Well done Creative Labs.
The cost savings alone made this VERY worthwhile. We have bought these refills twice now without any problems! WAY cheaper than a new one and works perfectly!
I am using this extender with WEP security enabled and it has been a source of frustration.The issue is that it sometimes does not work for no reason at all (although it seems to be related to the number of devices using the expander), rejecting access for devices that had no issues connecting previously. Upgrading the firmware had no impact.Considering I am using this in conjunction with a Linksys wireless router, I would be expecting a much better experience.
Camera dock, and case are an excellent deal. It makes downloading photos as easy as pushing a button!
Actually, this is my first HDMI cable. A suggested purchase along with the New TV from Amazon. The seller that popped up had fairly decent ratings for communication. So - I decided to plunge in with this under priced Cable. I have already left feedback for the seller.*****************************Package arrived via USPS in a bag. No instructions. None were needed. This purchase was to connect myRoku XD Streaming Player 1080pwith my newLG 32LD350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV. Primary purpose, stream HD (Roku Content, Netflix, and YouTube) on TV. My older TV was the 27" version ofSamsung TXM3296HF 32" DynaFlat HDTV, so there were no HDMI ports. (They still sell these?) Consequently, my Roku was connected via Composite cables - and the Roku was set to Standard 4.3 output.Having downloaded a more comprehensive guide for the LG, I discovered the HDMI port won't accept signals under 720p. When I initially connected the Roku to the TV, no signal. Thinking quick, I reconnected the AV composite cables and set the Roku to 16:9 720p output. While the Roku was updating, I swiftly disconnected the AV composite (which only outputs 480), and reconnected the HDMI. Voila, HD picture and stereo audio quality (as verified by an outside source - my sister).*****************************While the LG was in transit, I did some research via 1.3 certification. Since Insure Audio creates 1080p cables, and specify 1.3b compliance - I was pretty sure this cable would meet the 1.3 standard. I was not disappointed. New TV only accepts 1.3 compliant cables. The audio output streams Dolby standards, and the picture is perfect for 720p. The shielding is fine for this cable, HDMI transmits via Digital Signal, so there is no interference from EMI/RF signals related to other Roku/TV transmissions.PS - apparently, Netflix doesn't stream everything in 720p (though the picture is uploaded 720p, enhancing the output). Some movies come in HD, and others just stream with High Quality. I recommend Insure Audio's 1080p cables, if that is what you need resolution wise.*****************************Conclusion: BUY, BUY, BUY. I would buy from this seller again. Very impressed with connection, picture and audio quality. You won't be disappointed.
Sony's Dav-s300 is a great little system, great sound and can be set up by anyone! The sound fills the room and the dvd picture is extremly clear. Lack of inputs is the only downside to this machine, otherwise it's great! I recommend it
Knocked one star off since it's Kingston ram and the reputation isn't great. So far it's worked as advertised though and has breathed new life into my MSI Wind U100 for another year until I can afford a new PC.
Everyone who wrote a review on these speakers was SO right. I needed a cheap pair of speakers for my computer at work and I didn't want to pay a fortune for them. I also didn't want to pay little and get little - if you know what I mean. They were easy to hook up and the sound is fantastic. There is no buzzing or background noise and the music sounds real not tinny. They also are not very big, so they take up very little desk space, and they are light and easy to move around should I need to move them. I am very happy.
Setup is easy if your devices are already programed into Logitech's software. Once setup it works pretty well and will do almost everything that your factory remotes do. Plus the battery life is great.
This is a company that stands behind their products. Their customer service department is great, they will help resolve any product issue.
I drive a '98 Nissan Altima. I ordered the Monster iCarPlay and it didn't work. It kept auto reversing and there was nothing I could do about it. I returned that and bought this. This works like a charm. Quality is good, haven't heard any clicking, no complaints thus far. Just what I wanted and needed.
Lasts a long time - I use this with my Primera Bravo II DVD Printer. Would buy again and again.
I'm from Canada and label tape here is double the price I paid for this. Great price for good label tape!
The build quality is very good. That much I expected from a premium camera company. Highly recommended lens to go with your M9.
It did NOT come with all that they stated it would in their own description.It was missing:Installation CD-Rom with USB driversQuick Start Guide.Way to go I will never buy a thing from you guys again because now your just another hassle for me.
We are very happy with the TomTom GO. We already have a GPS built-in to our current vehicle, so we had something to compare it to. We both feel it was a real bargain. The only disappointment was the bluetooth. It is only compatible with AT&T, so it doesn't work with our Sprint phone.
This is a good product as there is not an alternative product that I was able to find on Amazon. Does just what it say's the Blue Tooth quality is good and also being able to use a 3.5mm jack is a nice bonus. Also the USB jack is nice so you can charge your phone with the product as well, you can charge your phone and listen to music at the same time however there is a slight buzzing noise that occurs that can be quite annoying. I use with a Galaxy S III and have used with an S II and a HTC G1, all supported. The microphone quality for making phone calls in average at best, has the tin can effect that a lot of blue tooth products have. The biggest flaw of this product is how tight if fits into the cigarette lighter of a car. You have to be careful when pulling it out as they are in so tight the can break easily if not pulled out smoothly. This has happened several times however Satechi customer service is good and has replaced the broken units. Overall good would not buy it for making or answering phone calls, more for integrating with an older cars stereo system.
Ordered a 12 cell extended life battery for my HP Pavilion laptop that had a one year warranty. Battery lost over 80% of life in 10 months and after 6 emails to get warranty service, my one year expired! Point being, they don't honor their warranties and will not even reply to your emails! This company should be removed from Google for their shady dealings with warranty items. I had heard that the company was going out of business, but could not confirm, but after 6 emails, you would think they would answer just to get rid of me!So, Word to the wise! They look like they have great prices, but their warranty isn't worth a plug nickel when their battery dies. And their refusal to reply to emails shows they are a poor choice to do business with, unless you are looking for a cheap battery that will only last 6 months and has no warranty!I seldom slam a company unless they are taking advantage of people with lousy service and phony warranties! An this company seems to be at the top of the list at the moment!BUYERS BEWARE!! THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR WARRANTY OR REPLY TO YOUR INQUIRIES!
My order was completed promptly and I am very happy I ordered it. It makes using my Zune far more convenient, especially when I am traveling.
It seems we were purchasing a new universal remote every year for our plethora of electronic devises. Something was always going wrong. Either the remotes wouldn't hold a charge longer than a nano second, or they would control some devices, but not others - until we purchased the Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote.The Harmony 880 feels good in the hand. It's light weight and comfortable design packs a lot of features and charge for the money.Set up is programmed via the Harmony website. You need a good working knowledge of your devices and the functions you want the 880 to perform. But after this somewhat tedious process, the 880 performs beautifully.With the remote cradled in the charger most of the time, there's never a problem with keeping a charge. The 880 not only controls audio and video devices, but it can be programmed to control lighting as well.Select the activity function button and you can control everything from watching TV, DVDs and video, to listening to the radio or CDs, to controlling your lighting and more. When there is a problem, the help feature finds the problem and resolves it quickly through a series of questions it asks the user.This may be the the first remote that even a woman can love. After all, I bought the Harmony 880 for my husband, but it usually ends up in my hands.- Victoria Austin
The quality of this camera is superb, it may not have the depth of higher end professional grade cameras, but it is not flat like most other HDD cameras. The pictures are sharp, focusing is smooth, and the macro fuction is very impressive...I love this camera, 5 stars.
Not detected in Bios after only one year.Lost alot of data, good thing i back up the important stuff.I no longer know which manufacturer to trust.
This webcam is awesome, the image is almost perfect. Maybe the movements are not that clear, but everything else is perfect. I love it, specially recommendent to everybody that has a long distance relashionship!!!.
this memory card is pretty good considering size of the card, vs. cost. The card works well with the phone, and is a great buy!
If you have a difficult wireless LAN issue that you want to solve - this one simply will do the trick.Consider an adobe 16 inch thick walled 4,500 sq foot two story home and the wireless penetration issues that occurs shooting downstairs and across the house 150 ft through what is effectively ~ 5-6 feet of walls and floors - and you'll get the idea.Now we even can get signal at pool side through 2 walls and 150+ ft almost like you were plugged in to the box! - Probably underwater for that mater - but I didn't test that part out. :-)The unit is plug and play for most home and office use and allows for more intricate setups. Uhh... negatives? - well being this powerful they put in a small cooling fan - so don't expect abosolute silence.Remember one thing - if your ISP isn't giving you the bandwidth you need this won't speed it up - it will simply pass whatever bandwidth you have as fast and as far as you can do legally (as their packaging reminds you).Plug and play - the only poopie thing is you need to remember to purchase two antennae to make the unit complete. Don't worry about "N" - this "G" router will do the trick.If you don't need a tank - get this guy's younger brother @ 1/2 Watt and considerably better pricing I would guess that it would do the trick for most situations (not tested).
I have a iTB Lacie. It has not failed yet, but sometimes it just does not connect to my Mac, for weeks at a time. All the previous Lacie drives I have owned (three) have failed after a short time. I bought this drive after a two year moratorium on buying Lacie, to give them a chance. This drive is not significantly more reliable than my previous Lacie purchases. I feel I have wasted my money and I feel that Lacie produces inferior drives and cares nothing about its customers' data.
I only received this DVD player two weeks ago and I love it! Great quality, lots of features for the price, easy to set it up. I haven't had a DVD player before, so I am a first timer and it is very easy for me to use it! ...and it was very easy to figure out how to use the features too.I bought this DVD mainly to play Region 2 (Hungarian) dvds and American ones too. I wanted it to be region free or at least to be able to play region 2.I've googled it and what I've find was this:It took 2 sec. to convert the DVD to non-regional and it works beautifully!Here's how to do it:1., Switch DVD on2., Open tray3., Using your remote press 7 8 9 OK 04., You will see 0 at the bottom of TV screen...andthat's it! You've done it! :) You can play whatever dvds you want now!(The 0 makes DVD player non-regional, if you want it back to region 1 just press 1 instead of 0. If you need region 2, press 2 instead of 0, etc.)I hope this helped!
Yes, cables aren't very exciting.. and i think i'm at a rare case where i can truly say these cables make a difference. I have an extremely old apple laptop (the titanium G4.. yes...) and the HD failed on me a while ago. given that it's still a solid laptop in addition to the desktop i still have, i decided to get a firewire portable external and boot the laptop from the external HD. I got a Lacie external and everything worked well for about a year, then my computer started having problems reading the external. At the beginning i cursed out Lacie for making pricey HDs with wobbly connection (i thought that was the problem, cable not connection well), until I thought, why not, lets try a different cable. So i tried it out with the belkin cable that I use for another external for my Desktop, and guess what, it worked like a charm. I guess this is a unique situation where a regular consumer would experience the difference a good grade cable vs. a cable that came free with the ex. HD. but hey, now i'm a believer.
If you think the stories in this book are extreme you haven't dated lately. And these guys aren't even the froggiest! Graff has been there, back, and finally realizes something all single women should. The love of a boyfriend is usually temporary while the love of a dog is forever. Entertaining from cover to cover.
This set worked fine for me - it had the two sizes of Phillips I was looking for and needed to take apart an HP MINI 1000 Net Book.Seems good quality. I couldn't figure out a way to open the box without some of the screwdrivers popping out of their holders - but this set did the trick and seems like it would be good for working with any type of small screws.
Excellent product, I keep all valuable data on the Store 'n' Go. I move it between two computers a Desktop and a Laptop. I don't keep any data on either computer, plus I use a online backup.
This case was recommended for the Canon S5, which I bought as a gift for my wife. The case is 30% undersized for this camera. I could shove it in, but there was no way I could zip it up.Find a bigger case if you order the S5.
Ok, first thing I want to say is no other brand is over Bose in Computer audio(Even less in Home, Car and Professional Audio). You can say Logitech, Altec Lansing, Creative, whatever you want.. and all of them are killed by Klipsch. And if my Klipsch 2.1 speakers are killed by the Bose Companion 3 in spaciousness and how clear the sound is, then no way any other 2.1 setup is better than the Bose. No the Companion 3 doesn't kill the Klipsch in maximum volume.. the Klipsch go a bit louder, but for what do you want speakers that go louder if after half of the maximum the bass and sometimes the voices are all distorted on them? You can't get the Bose to distort NEVER. If you are getting:-Tiny great looking speakers that show their quality-Clear, Lifelike, undistorted spacious sound &lt;B>UNSURPASSED&lt;/B> by ANY other computer speakers(the klipsch 2.1 were considered the best 2.1 setup, the bose kills them in spaciousness and clarity so they take klipsch's place)-Quality bass that is deep and makes nice vibrations(even on large rooms)-Lost little details in music, that will let you know what you have missed with other speakers-A great control pod that mutes and unmutes the volume, has the headphones jack, another line-in to mix sources and the volume control-The name Bose on your desktopThen they are all worth $250. Yes, the price is high, but you get what you pay for... Quality Lifelike Clear Spacious Bassy Sound. Lets say you get HUGE sound from TINY speakers. Its amazing how the Bose are like 5 times smaller(combining height, width and diameter) than the Klipsch, and still manage to sound way better than them. Dont let their size fool you.. and dont let other computer speakers fool you by making you think bass is everything. These speakers have more than enough bass.. I had the Bass Compensation to 1/2 and it made the windows vibrate already. They have about the same amount of bass as the Klipsch 2.1, the difference is the Klipsch cant handle bass to the max at high volumes, and the Bose can do so nicely with no distortion. For music you will NEVER find a better set-up than this. They sound great on my Bose CD Player, they sound great connected to the Headphone jack of my RCA 650 watt surround sound system and they sound great connected to my computer. I connected them to my Xbox and with James Bond: Everything or Nothing and Need for Speed Underground you can feel everything around you and a lot of bass. With DVDs I tested Die Another Day and the Car Chase and Hovercraft Scene blow you away! So does Star Wars Episode 1 Race! I dont care what other people have said.. these speakers get 5 stars for the great sound they make!Now time for the problems though.. I had to return my first Companion 3 because I blew it lol. I abused the volume too much.. it isnt meant to be connected to a 650 watt system and I did that and blew it. I got it exchanged and the new one I got was having problems with one speaker so I was like AHHHH and returned it. You don't know now how much I miss it. I payed $200 for it. I called the Bose Store and now they are thinking if they'll let me get it for $200... but if it is for $250 I doubt I'll get it back. I'd rather add $200 to the $$ I got already and upgrade my RCA hometheater speakers to Bose, or just get a Wave Radio/CD. And no I am not doing it because I think it is overpriced, it is just pricey to me, I am doing it because if it is $250 now.. with $100 or $150 more I can get bigger speakers from Bose.Summary: They deserve 5 stars for the amazing and unrivaled sound quality, for their simplicity, for no distorsion and because I can connect it to ANYTHING with a headphone or RCA Output.Continuity: The Bose store didn't allow me to get it back for $200, I said whatever. I'll just get it later on this year or if the price ever drops.. for now I am after the Bose 321GS... full surround sound with just 2 speakers and a bass module!
O needed a Hdmi CABLE and found this one for a low price I was surpriced they are new never used and great.
This is great canvas for printing at home for a great price. I use this with my HP130nr. The prints look professional. I also spray the canvas with a UV protection to protect my pictures even more. (http://coloradodeer.com/)
This mouse is just terrible, T to the E to R to the...... Anyway, the product feel really cheap, but that is not the reason i hate this product. If you take the mouse more than 2 feet away from the USB adaptor, the mouse won't work.
Hands down this is the best LCD screen is the best I have ever seen. It is totally high definition and is great for dvd's and video games.It has a very vivid and bright picture it looks realy slick and is easy to hang on a wall.
Great Camera! Hard to find because they dont make them any more. Great for scrapbooking and generally lots of fun. Stock up on film cause it is getting harder and harder to find too!
I've been looking for a universal remote for a few years - and purchased a few - but they were always lacking something. The Phillips Pronto was not tactile enough, &#34;universal&#34; remotes either weren't or you needed to spend hours trying out remote codes for your 10 year old VCR or your three day old TV.That ended with the Harmony Remote. After entering the model numbers of my devices (RCA TV (no, not 3 days old), Sony receiver, Mitsubushi VCR (yes, &#62;10 years old), Sony DirecTivo, Sony DVD - Note: spend a little time writing all of this down before you start - Logitech even provides a workbook in the documentation), I hooked up the remote to the USB port on my computer and it worked. It wasn't perfect (user error), but that was quickly fixed.The true test was having someone who has never operated our equipment before come over and give it a test run and it worked out great.Things I would note: if you turn on something manually, turn it off manually. It's not perfect, but what is?
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 product arrived in about 4 days. Setup is very simple. I hooked it up, plugged it in, turned it on, and played a region 4 DVD, follwed by a region 2 and then a region 1. This product works.
I bought this printer about two years ago and it has never failed me. My occupation is document intensive, so I need a dependable, high quality printer that won't jam or suffer from "work fatigue." Mac users might be interested in knowing that I use an iMac G5 (the one right before the Intel Model) and the 5170DN is totally compatible, including the duplex feature. I would have awarded this printer five stars, but there is a downside. The drum and cartridges are pricey and it seems that I need to replace the cartridges more often than indicated by Brother. I imagine if you are willing to use refurbished replacements, this is an excellent and inexpensive printer to own. Highly Recommended.
Count me as part of the prestigious clogged nozzle group. Nothing I can say hasn't already been mentioned elsewhere, but I did find a walkthrough on fixing it:[...]It's not for the faint of heart, though. I consider myself pretty electronics/mechanically inclined and I'm a little wary of attempting this. If my printer was under warranty I'd just send it in, but I don't have that option unfortunately.
worked as described, great product. would buy again if I had to fix more electronics. thank god I do not have to!
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.
I bought this computer a little less than 18 months ago, and it's been good to me. I get very very frequent use out of my computer for school, watching DVD's, playing games, e-mail, basic word processing and some light movie editing. So I wanted something with a little oomph.The only complaint is the video card. It's an integrated 128 MB video accelerator, and while it's gotten the job done there is a significant amount of lag when I'm editing video or playing a graphically intensive game. (Mind you, I don't play the extremely graphic, 'cutting-edge' games that would require a new video card altogether.)I've read several complaints of overheating and the fan kicking on too often. This happened to me a few months after purchasing, and eventually I became content to let it kick on once an hour or so. Then one day I cracked open the case and found a significant amount of dust clogging up the fan over the cpu. I simply unscrewed the fan (Can't miss it. It's the spiral shaped black box laying flat against the wide left side of the computer case, secured by 4 screws.) and blew the dust out. I suppose a can of air would've done the job better, but my lungs did just fine. (Just make sure you don't spit all over it.)If you're very intent on ridding your computer of dust, q-tips work well. It's only cleaning the plastic fan, so it won't hurt it. I don't know if this voids your warranty, but it's solved my overheating and fan noise problem 100%. This is coming from someone who frequently has their computer on for over 24 hours at a time. I've only had to clean out my fan thrice now, and I live in a dusty old house. This doesn't seem like much work at all to me, but I can understand how some people might become squeemish at the thought of performing surgery on their computer.One thing to watch out for is, ABSOLUTELY do not buy the HP Pavilion F1703 monitor that frequently comes paired with this desktop. I've had it for the same amount of time as the desktop, and it has begun malfunctioning. This is a product defect that has been recognized by Hewlett-Packard, and they offer an extended warranty for the monitor. If you persist and badger your way through service reps and tech support, they will send you a new monitor, or at the very least try to fix your old one. I've heard that the newest model of the F1703 has fixed this problem, but it's buyer beware!
I never quite got used to putting on my lens cap without putting an occasional fingerprint on my lens. So I went and bought a lensmate 46mm adapter and this filter. I works great to keep dust and fingerprints off the lens, but indoors the meter for my camera is now a little less reliable, which I attribute to reflection off the inside of the filter.I'm very careful with the camera so no mechanical problems!
No problems at all. Charges like it's supposed to and they hold the charge well. Small and easily portable. We took it on our trip and it was wonderful. Charges quickly. Batteries fit well. My husband loves it!
I got my silver mini ipod the first day it came out. It had some glitches but apple soon fixed that. Overall I think silver is the best color and the mini is the best model, especially if this is your first ipod and you don't plan to put on a lot of songs.
Fits my camera (A700) PERFECTLY. Seems to be very durable case. Has all the (very) little pockets I need. Great product
I have the wired version of this mouse, and I am a fan of Kensington's mice--heck, besides Apple's, I have never used another brand. But I digress...I was disappointed by this mouse for a couple of reasons:1. Instead of charging via USB--which could be done--the dock for the mouse has an AC adaptor which plugs into the USB plug. It just looks awkward.2. The mouse is not very responsive. Often, I would have to click twice for a menu or dock item to be selected. Scrolling long menus was a joke since the mouse would disengage before scrolling the entire menu.I was disappointed, and I returned it immediately. I love the design of the Studio Mouse, so I am using the wired version again.
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.
While the sound quality coming out of the devise is okay...the devise its self (...).First, The battery cover on the back, is only held shut by a little plastic tab, easily broken with moderate use.Second, There is no USB support for this product. The only way to transfer music is via a slow serial connection.Third, While it takes only two batteries, it ought to take more. This thing is a major battery drainer, I can only get 3-4 hours of one charge.Fourth, No backlight LCD screen. Makes it somewhat hard to see what song is selected in the dark.Fifth, Only 32mb of space on the player, and while you can get more space with smartmedia cards, a 64mb smart media card costs almost as much as the mp3 player its self.I would not recommend this player to anyone, unless you are sort of pressed on money. But there are other mp3 players under 200 dollars that are a lot better quality and have more features.
The plastic RJ45 connector does not fit a standard female adaptor. The plastic seems to be too thick to fit correctly.
Works just how I needed it to. It fits in my ear perfectly and doesn't come loose when I go running. I would recommend this as a good set of sport earphones.Beware though if you have small ears the fit may not be so good. My fiance tried them on and has smaller ears and we could not get them to fit right even by changing the fitment pieces.
I purchased the Audiovox Terk VR1 Automatic TV Volume Controller to level the volume on my HDTV output which is amplified by my stereo system.The goal was to eliminate the LOUD commercials, as well as the variance between different channels.A secondary use would be to include the feed of my 5 CD-Changers so CDs that have significantly different volume levels would also be normalized.Since all feeds go through a multi-channel Equalizer, it is easy for me to "see" the differences with & without the VR1.My initial impression is that it filters a LOT of the audio signal, so I have to over-boost the volume quite a bit to compensate (hence the 3-star rating). It seems to me that the VR1 filters too much, and also seems to clip quite a bit of Bass. Since I've only had this a couple of weeks, I will need more time to evaluate overall performance, and will edit this review accordingly later.- - - - -**** Edited 9/19/2012:I had to down-grade my rating to 1 star because...The unit introduces audible clicks & pops into the audio stream. It seems to have no effect on loud, over-boosted commercials, and does not level the audio as indicated in the product description. The filtering I initially noted requires the amplifier to be turned to a higher volume, which increases much of the background noise (hum, etc). There are audible clicks whenever a source goes on or off line (like when the CD Changers automatically switch when alternating between CDs, when the connected PC starts or shuts-down, when the TV is turned on or off, or even when changing channels) -- it is as if the unit resets itself each time it senses a change in the input stream. While the clicks & pops were rather annoying, the real deal-breaker was that this unit does not seem to be able to level-out the over-boosted TV commercials to the program being watched. In case I had "too many moving parts" in my configuration, I tried using it with only the TV connected, but still had the same problems.I am pleased that Amazon is refunding the purchase upon return of the unit. I also add that the seller (Portable Guy Inc ) shipped quickly, and the fulfillment process was excellent.
I have used these discs for years and have been very pleased with them. When they became unavailable in local stores I purchased six packs of them from Amazon. More than half of them were unformattable--giving the signal THIS DISC CANNOT BE FORMATTED--THE DISC IS DIRTY--CANNOT DISPLAY TITLE LIST FOR THIS DISC. Even the ones I succeeding in formatting sometimes stopped while recording and displayed C1300, making it necessary for me to follow a procedure to put my recorder into RECOVERY to be able to extract the disc from the player. I know the fault is not with the recorder because I use two different recorders. I am still testing the ones that gave no problems in formatting, and hope to be able to use at least half of my purchase. I have no idea what the problem is--if anybody out there knows, please tell Amazon. Thank you, Amazon, for the opportunity to tell you about this problem.
Ordered this product because the screen protector I had on my Kindle Fire did not prevent glare. Installating the Box wave Anti-Glare screen saver was quite simple. I will not say that all glare is illiminated, but I no longer see my reflection when I read. It also has made the touch screen more sensitive thus making it easier to turn pages.
I used this to extend my Xbox Kinect -- works great! It doesn't plug into the Kinect directly (Microsoft wants you to buy their cable), but if you buy the power supply for the Kinect it will allow you to use a standard (active) USB cable to connect back to the Xbox.
i've had a 1.3mp olympus digital for some time now and went to this camera.If you're into the basics of photos (point and shoot)This camera has that with very good results.If you think that 6mp is over kill. Think of your last vacation photos can you really blow that up.Now ever wonder what your shot could have been like if you could just change something to make the pic look just the way you want.Welcome to moreand enjoypsbuy Rechargeables
I really needed a bluetooth mouse for my Media Center and didnt have a lot of options I could find that had a ball design. I will return and hopefully get my money back from this Amazon seller. Going to try a logitech next time, if you need a great bluetooth key board I would recommend the Logitech DiNova edge...it has a built in mouse pad which is great for just controlling the media center but tiring to use as the sole mouse if you are doing any work on the computer. Hence the reason I needed a seperate bluetooth mouse. Stay away from the laser if you are sitting on the couch and there is any distance between you and the box, not enough range. Bluetooth works great however...
I have RA and using the built-in mouse on my laptop was very painful after only a few minutes. This mouse was priced very reasonably and my hopes were not high. It has, however, performed well for me and I am very pleased.
I bought this computer from Dell in 2007. At the time it was one of the most powerful laptops available and retailed for approximately US$3000. I have carried it across the world and used it in Japan, Nepal, India, Thailand, the US, and now in the Middle East. I am still using it today.Like hundreds of others, mine suffered from the poorly installed graphics card, but fortunately this didn't cause serious trouble until this year, when I had to have the card remounted. Dell does not provide this service and will not tell you how to do this. Nor will they sell you a reasonably priced replacement graphics card, as they are keeping what they have for computers still under warranty.The only other problem I've had is the loss of both power sources. Batteries quite naturally have a short shelf life, but I've never had a AC power source burn out on any appliance I've ever owned. Only on this Dell. And getting a replacement was a bit of a hassle as this machine uses a bit more current than your average computer.Otherwise, this has been a wonderful machine. On balance, it has provided far more hours of productivity and entertainment than it has hours of frustration.#
those little unwanted hairs in upper lip and bikini area. I would recommend this to anyone who want a small/lightweight trimmer.
Not much power or sound with this system. Plus, it cost over 24 dollars to send back.
Exactly what I was looking for. Shipped fasted and fixed up my home network very easily. Nothing special... Just right.
Although delighted to see my package arrive, was disappointed to see that the filter case is opened up, spotted some scratches on the filter itself =(
Ok I just got these and even in used condition they're the best I've ever owned!I'm one of those people who can't wear earbuds, and I also get annoyed by the headband style headphones, so this style is perfect for me. Also, I absolutely ADORE anything green, especially lime green! &lt;3These are Sony, so the sound is excellent! There might be better out there, but not in my personal experiance!The silver part actually half rotates the grey ear parts, which I didn't forsee, but makes them interesting to put on (in a good way).The cord is a nice length for me and seems really quality and protected against loose connections.I was planning on waiting till I got a (the inevitable) loose connection in them, and then get the orange pair for customization, but I don't forsee a problem soon with this quality product. I may just get the orange ones anyway for a spare pair because they're so nice. :)
I bought it for our son, I dont know much about these things but he liked it :) so I guess it was a good buy.
I'll be honest, I don't necessarily use this product for its advertised use, but it has protected my more expensive lense from scratches or bangs without affecting the quality.
This is an ideal addition for those who own a laptop with firewire or USB 2.0 port. For firewire connection one needs a 4 pins to 6 pins firewire cable, because 6 to 6 pins is included in the box.The setup was easy &took; me about 2 minutes. The software installation was easy too. Veritas's RecordNow, SimpleBackup, DLA &ArcSoft;'s ShowBiz DVD authoring softwares are included.I cannot install the DLA because I already has Roxio's Easy CD Creastor 5.3 installed. From reading others' reviews about HP DVD200 (predecessor of this DVD300), there seemed to be many problem about with DLA. I guess HP fixed that. The installation would not allow to install another one of DLA when it detected there was one already installed. But that is no problem with me as I use Roxio's DLA. DLA allows one to use the drive like a harddrive. One can click/drag from Explorer or save from applications the files to the drive. (too bad Microsoft does not include this as part of the OS, so that there would not be so many this DLA conflicts out there)Veritas RecordNow is probably the best software included, I am so impressed with it now I use it exclusive, drop my old favorite Roxio Easy CD Creator.So far I am very happy with this burner, no coaster burning with Memorex +R or +RW discs. I hear Ritek, HP (of course) &Verbatim; discs work fine with this burner too. I did not bother try other discs as I can get Memorex disc for [$$$] respectively.Get this burner!
I am now useing the first toner. So Far so good. the copies are great. Still need to see how many copies we get out of it.
This is a fine bag: it will hold a D70, D90, even a Nikon D7000 but not with grips. It is not so spacious that a camera of this size can be pulled out with ease: in other words, it is a snug fit for a typical DSLR body with lens attached. If small is what you need, then this is a good choice. There is room for perhaps another lens or even two (fisheye and portrait lenses fit for me) and a couple batteries and cards. Comfortable around the shoulder for carrying. It's a good bag, just too small for my personal needs. If you're looking for a bag that handles grips attached to the DSLR, check out others like the Tamrac 3360 Aero 60 Camera Bag.
I was very pleasantly surprised at how well these sounded. I have a creative labs zen vision m and the sound quality is excellent with the iLuv. I have found only one other reasonably priced set with sound quality as good; that is the v-moda. iLuv plays all frequencies distinctly and separates them well. Bass is great as are the mid range and high sounds and you cannot beat the price. They are light weight and very comfortable.
I have had this wireless mouse for more than a year. I have had no problems with it. It doesn't use a lot of power. 1 AA battery last it for months and I used it all the time every day. A great bargain for a wireless mouse that doesn't require additional software download. Just plug and use. I would recommend it to anyone.
This is a great addition to the main product. My only wish is that it was longer than 10 feet. There is a lot of waste as well. Tips on how to minimize this would be great.
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!
This blow dryer is very durable and serves its purpose. It's not quite as powerful as I'd like it to be but still a good purchase!
This is the third pelican case that I own. These cases have traveled to and from the Middle East, endured wicked sand storms, and have been beaten with a football bat.If there is a better product out there... keep it to yourself; since my mind is made up about this amazing product. If you buy a knock off brand hard case,it obviously says a lot about the trust you are putting in a product, much less the worthless junk that you put inside . If you have professional equipment,doesn't matter what it is, GO WITH PELICAN!!! Period. Comparing and contrasting this product with a knock off would be like comparing..... trigonometry and stamps!
This product works well, but it takes practice to get it right. It must be used very carefully, or you end up taking off more of your eyebrow than you anticipated.It works well - but be careful!
I-LOVE-THIS-FILTER!!!! This makes my outdoor pictures so much better and cuts down on light and saturates colors. I keep this on my main lens at all times.
stupid thing freezes...and will not "unstick" ..eject start all over and it freezes again..put the same dvd in my computer...reads with out a hitch. Very annoying will play a dvd one day and start it up the next day...and it will not play 2 minutes without gettin stuck. try another brand.....
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 was disappointed with this purchase because it did not work by itself with the outlets in Bandra, India. Luckily, there was someone else who had the other component needed for this adaptor to work, but make sure you know this is what you need, or look for a comprehensive adapter pack.
I love these speakers. Look great and sound fantastic. I use them for rear speakers on my surround sound system. However, the lightbulb blew and when I replaced the bulb, the light did not come back on. Speaker worked, just no light. After taking the floor switch apart, I was alarmed to find the fuse was blown and it was soldered in. That's right, a $300 speaker and they solder in a 5A cheap fuse. Yes, soldered in. Not replaceable. I spent $20 on an iron and spent an hour replacing the fuse. So, BEWARE! It shocks me that this company would resort to such a cheap solution. I would expect it on a $99 speaker, but not one for $300. Seriously, Soundolier should be ashamed. They need to fix this on future products. I even sent them an email and no response from them. I guess they don't care about service after the sale. Again, love the sound and the look, but just confused on the cheap soldered in fuse in the floor switch.
I think the k-40 is the best cb antenna going.I have used a k-40 since 1977 & it is the best.
This was a great camera to use at camp with in the canoes and kayaks. You don't have to worry about getting it wet or dropping it in the water. I highly recommend it for campers. Not only is it waterproof, but it is also nearly impossible to destroy whether it gets stepped on or dropped down the stairs. :-) No flash, but if you're going to use it outside it doesn't really matter. Doesn't take great pictures in lake water though.
Just purchased one of these and it's all they say it is. GREAT PRODUCT for the price, especially from Costco at $40.00. If you have issues or don't like it, Costco will take it back and refund, no questions.
I've had this player for close to a year now, and it's an absolutly amazing piece of equipment. I'm very picky with things like this, and this was my third DVD player. I'd previously returned an RCA player, and a Hitachi player before settling on this one. No disapointment whatsoever. Great for those of us with a 6-ch input receiver, but no built in decoder in the amp. It gives you the ability to adjust almost every different aspect of the picture right on the player. You can adjust the volume and delay on every individual speaker, as well as tell it what size your speakers are. If you like lots of surround sound effect, just hook up some decent speakers, and tell the player to crank up the surround sound volume. Likewise for the subwoffer setting. The remote is GREAT and gives very easy to use features. While I'm completly satified with this player, here's my complaints with it...1. it's only a 2x player, so when you fast forward in double speed, you can see every frame being played, but beyond that, it must skip frames to advance rapidly. Computer DVD-ROM's come at 12x already, so I think they could have made it faster. As it is, the player will advance anywhere from 2x to 100x in fast forward mode depending on your prefrence.2. The dual layer DVD's give a VERY BRIEF pause while switching layers. Almost all players do this, but it'd be nice it the manufacturers would use a buffer to avoid the pause completely.3. The &quot;illuminated remote&quot; is glow in the dark buttons that you can't see after the light's been off for more then 3 or 4 mintes. It'd have been nice if the remote was back-lit with an actual light inside.4. The 1999 Hitachi and most 1998 Sony DVD players had dual laser pick-ups. The picture was read with one laser, and the audio with the other. This makes no noticable difference in the quality of viewing movies, but only players with the dual laser pickup will play CD-R discs like the ones you make in your computer's CD writer. Hitachi, since dropper the dual laser from it's player, and Sony now only has it on their top-of-the-line model.5. If you stop the movie and do a picture or audio adjustment in the configuration menu, you have to manually re-find the spot you were at in the movie. If you just hit 'stop' and 'play' the player automatically goes back to where you were when you hit stop.These are just small complaints, and for what it's worth, this is an awesome player.
Easy to use and takes great shots. I recommend buying an extra card for extra pictures.
Originally the Apple iBook Laptop that I received was not the requested 600-MHz PowerPC G3, 128 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive. When the seller was made aware of this, they immediately sent me not just the originally requested laptop, but an upgraded 800mhz/256mb RAM/30gb HDD model, as well as a partial refund!Thanks to exceptional service by this seller, I now have an excellent computer.
Unable to clone with earlier model,did not find that out until read find print on inside page of (new book only?)Also will not learn mode Comcast digital converters,(main one with on demand okay.)Called tech support who are aware of this issue.The earlier one has no issues at all.Seems that newer isn't always better.Got most to work with a few quirks by using preprogrammed codes then deleting which made them work?? Sent first one back,thinking was bad.Amazon was great with that service.
Small and quick to use, this cable is easy to use. No more need for card readers when you can carry this cable to save space.
This is my second one of this model router (first one died from lightning spike). I love how well this handles everything thrown at it- i don't use the software that came with it, but installed DD-WRT , which really allows the router to use it's fullest capabilities. A solid router for tweaking, hardware is up for the task if you use other software than what comes with it -as long as your okay with the risk involved with potentially bricking it if your install goes wrong.
I have enjoyed this lens very much. It is the first new lens for my canon rebel. It is easy to use. The photos are very sharp. The lens is an improvement over the lens that came with the camera--clearer photos, bright colors, not just macro, but regular photos too.
I have been using this router for about a month now and having no issues at all. Download speed is also great. Signal strength is also great at comparable distances. Being a experienced user, I did find setting it up little tedious compared to other routers I have used in the past. Still find it difficult to connect new devices on to the Wi-Fi network little bit cumbersome. But overall its real value for money.
holds my large screen monitor easily. brings my monitor up to my eye level--nice! But the best part is that it has taken my calculator, stapler, paperclips, ruler, pen and highlighter off my desk top to not only free up needed space but now all this stuff has a resting place. No more looking around my desk asking where did it put my... I don't use the cup holder insert as I use it to hole other things. I fit my keyboard 1/2 way under the shelf for even more space so I can have a full sheet of paper right in front of it. Funny, I will be installing a dual monitors to the back of my desk and will not even have a montior on top of this. but I will still continue to use this as the organizational elements inheirant in this product are just great and just what I needed
When you upgrade your cell phone, keep your old micro SDHC card/chip and re-purpose it as a USB thumb drive. Easy peasy!
Absolutely loved the product. The shipment was sent within a few days of me placing the order. The packaging was almost brand new, and the product arrived intact. The focusing takes getting used to, but overall, it produced awesome pictures that made a 10-year birthday very pleasant (Dad not pretty syched too).
I had purchased the Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD player on Christmas Eve in order to play an HD-DVD formatted movie my daughter was to receive. I had researched Blu-ray and HD-DVD and really couldn't make sense, at the time, on who would be the winner. After Warner's announcement (around 1/11 or so) that it would only support Blu-Ray, the death of HD-DVD was imminent. So, I returned the HD-A3 player to a local retailer for a refund. I also decided that I would not invest in Blu-Ray because of the expensive players and the unsettled versioning. I wasn't about to drop $300+ for a Blu-Ray player only to learn that newer models would be out by year's end. The current models can't be upgraded. Yes, I know Play Station 3's can be upgraded, but right now I don't really need/want a PS3 player.So, I was on a search for a decent up-converting player. The Phillips DVP5982 had high reviews and was a top seller on Amazon. Unfortunately, I ordered my unit from someone else because the price was a little cheaper. Due to the retailer's nearby distribution center, I got it basically overnight compared to waiting 2-3 days for Amazon's shipping.Everything about the Phillips player is easy to operate. The remote is well designed, menu systems are logical. If you are not up on current technology, you may become confused with some of the settings, 780p, 1080p, HDMI, etc. I think the Toshiba HD-A3 player did a better job at upconverting basic DVD's, but this Philips machine does quite a decent job. I'm pleased.The USB port is a nice feature but is rather slow with modern, large jpg files. It is probably faster with scaled down pictures that are not so large in size. I think I'd rather burn the pics to a DVD and view them that way instead of waiting for each to load via USB.Power up time is a little slow. You may wonder if you actually turned it on or not. DVD load time is about average to other players.
There are two things i dislike about the One 600 ultra. Other than that.....I think it is a great value for the money.First off....why have a self timer......and not include a socket on the bottom of the camera to put it on a tripod??....The Polaroid One had the tripod socket feature...and i miss it very much on this camera.Secondly...i dislike the fact that there is no way to turn off the flash. There are times (like taking pictures of Christmas lights) that you only want ambient light included in your pictures.
Don't fall for the "get an iPod for free" scams in the fake "reviews" posted here. It's spammers harvesting email addresses for their ridiculous products.Think about it for a moment. How can somebody afford to give away $250+ gadgets just for signing up for some trial offers? Answer: they can't!The San Francisco Chronicle also says these offers are bogus. Search sfgate.com or Google for "David Lazarus Free iPod not really" and you will see what the people running these programs are really doing.
I got this product for my husband but use it more myself...I wish I could tell you it was a snap to set up but I did need my 18-year old son to walk through all of the steps for each of the components being programmed. It was not as easy to go back and make changes once we'd realized we hadn't done things correctly the first time through. Really think about what you need the functionality to be...or your hubbies favorite sports shows won't be programmed (still hearing about the lost games that weren't recorded).Once we worked through these details the remote could not be easier to use. I love the simplicity of the screen and how it course corrects itself when a given component has not turned on correctly. I also like the fact that we always know where it is...since it sits in it's own charging base. Great product. I wish I had one for my other TVs.
It only took just a few minutes to plug everything up then I was jamming out to my favorite music. The price was great and the cords where long enough well more than enough but better long than short. I even use it outside for parties. Great buy.
I did some research before buying this product, and I got what I paid for. I would like a system that processes audio received via HDMI (otherwise the only way to hear TrueHD is via the analog inputs) - but I wasn't willing to pay the required entrance cost for that feature. For what it's worth, the lowest-cost receiver Onkyo (or anyone else, I think) makes with that feature is the 605.This receiver is well constructed, well labeled, and does a fine job driving the speakers it comes with.With respect to the digital vs. HDMI audio capabilities, an HD-DVD soundtrack output to the optical audio port is of higher quality (twice the bandwidth) than can be achieved from standard DVD, so it's an audible improvement even without TrueHD sound. This receiver will give full TrueHD fidelity if connected to an HD-35 or HD-XA2 via analog wiring - so that's still an option.All in all, great sounding, and an excellent deal. I like it enough that I'm considering buying the Ipod attachment.
I purchased this case with the intention of using it in a work truck where it is going to inevitably be banged around, dropped, have things placed on it, and experience extremes of temperature. It has held up remarkably well and provided a visually appealing case for CD's that stands up to punishment. While this isn't a "hard" case made of impermeable plastic it is still sturdy with pockets deep enough to hold both the discs and the booklets without warping.The case retains its shape well, even when full, and even when dropped or otherwise jolted around the inside of a truck. If I have any complaint about this case it is the cover that while stylish does show fingerprints and markings very easily which means that it has to be wiped clean regularly. While it won't hold up to a rainstorm you aren't usually going to be running around in a downpour with your case, and it will withstand a spill from a beverage.It is also slim enough to fit in your center console without taking up too much space or fit between your seat and the console if that is what you require of it to have easy access.
It is what it is.. Graeat price for an HDMI cable. Works as intended for a fraction of what others may cost.
I just wanted to point out that somewhere in the reviews for this versitile little player someone had lamented the lack of an "eject" or "drawer open" button on the remote...There actually is such a function, but you perform the task by simply holding down the "Stop" button. After a couple of seconds, the drawer opens. I found this out by accident recently.In the 8 months since I received this player, I have really enjoyed this machine. If I could change one thing, it'd be the location of the chaper skip buttons which are in the same cluster as the fast forward and reverse, and slow forward and reverse. It's way too easy to accidentally skip to another scene when trying to zero into a frame, and that's a time waster.Otherwise, it's been very capable and plays back my home-recorded DVD+R media perfectly. Seems to have excellent error-correcting abilities, too.BTW as another reviewer noted, the problem some folks have had with the DVP642 suddenly not working has been discovered to be a failed capacitor you can buy at a Radio Supply store for a few cents and solder on easily given a hobby-level skill set. Fortunately so far so good---If this one were stolen I'd gladly replace it with no hesitation, it's a real bargain!
HDMI cable prices are all over the globe. I don't understand what the difference is between a $50 HDMI cable and a $4 cable. I took a chance and bought the $4 cable and it works fine. If it's going to fail, it probably will fail quickly. The price is so reasonable I would buy a couple since you'll need one for your BluRay and one for your TV hookup. I'd rather have a backup cable than wait for a re-order to arrive or go out and buy one at a retail store- and you KNOW you're going to pay too much!
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.
This is the best KVM usb product I have used so far. It is easy to setup and operate. Technical support from startech hwlped me find the correct cables quickly.
I bought this toner about a year ago when my printer said low ink. I put this toner in my printer and the printer will no longer print. Cartridge leaks toner all over when handled. Box says its 100% guaranteed to work. Buyer beware.
This has been a great receiver. It has some serious limitations though, so study up on those before you buy it. For example, it only has one HDMI port and if you are trying to take an HDMI input from say your DVD player but your TV doesn't have an HDMI port and so you use SVIDEO or something, well it wont work. It goes straight from HDMI to HDMI, there are no conversions with this receiver.I use it for music the most. The sound quality is fantastic and it drives my tower speakers without a complaint. I also use it for movies and television and it does alright for those as well. I just wish I had a bigger subwoofer - 12" is way too small for a subwoofer for movies because you want to *feel* the explosions, not just hear them rumble :)Lastly, the remote is pretty decent and easy to use. I love this receiver, it's money well spent.
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
I found the Nikon MC-DC1 Remote very useful. It made it much easier to hold the camera still.
Great product, quality, and price. If your looking for a hdmi thats not too pricey then this is your product.
This Christmas, my mom said that 'Santa' was gonna get me some iPod speakers. Which should i get, these or the JBL On Tour speakers?
Very I am satisfied with the product, is small, versatile, comfortable, I recommend it...
I've purchased a total of three harmony remotes in my lifetime, but never again! Sure, I love the way you can program their devices from a pc. But I'm unhappy with their build quality. First, on any of their remotes, such as the 670, that have black ink on top of clear buttons (in order to have back-lit keys); well, the ink eventually wears off, especially on the volume and channel buttons. This has happened of two of my three remotes!So, to avoid continuing to have this problem I moved up to their "xbox 360" remote. Well, the ink still wears off numpad buttons, but at least the channel and volume buttons would be good to go. But, in less than a year, the + channel button on the right doesn't do anything when I press it. I contacted Logitech but they wanted money to fix it.No problem, I won't ever give Logitech any more money for their remotes.So, be forewarned; as for the ink wearing off the buttons, it seems to be a problem on soft buttons and not the hard buttons.
We have had this DVD unit for almost 5 years now, we bought it when we moved from the UK so we could watch all our UK DVD's without having to replace our very large collection. The DVD player was multi-region right out of the box and the only issue we have now is that the remote no longer works, to replace the remote costs as much as replacing the player itself! I would def buy another of these.
I've had this "DVD Recorder" for about a year. I bought it when my VCR started eating tape. I was able to hook this baby up & use all in about 15 minutes and I've never used a DVD Recorder before. This worked fine, at first. Then it started malfunctioning. I would record directly from my TV tuner or from a VHS transfer and I'd get a variety of error messages. The problem was not user error it's this machine. Last night I've had it. When a person takes their time and energy to record something they hope they can watch in the future only to find that their DVD has turned to garbage it's not worth it!!!Trust me on this. Is it really worth being able to record about 80% of the time?This machine will stop recording, it will make noise like it's recording but that's your first clue it's not because when it records it doesn't make that sort of noise.I called Cyberhome numerous times. During my last call some guy told me he'd send me a fix DVD but he didn't. I own a Cyberhome DVD player which works fine. I'll never buy this model DVD Recorder again!
I love products that just work out of the box.My activation key was blurry but I figured that out .This is just a great product. I don't record programs but watching TV on my iMac with EyeTV is great. I like the menu setup and program lineup list. The picture looks very good.Setup was 5 minutes.Good job Elgato.
The scanner is perfectly capable and in fact does a very good job on 20 or fewer pages per set. However, there is a wear item that they don't warn you about. It's called a ADF Pad assembly. They provide an extra one "Free" with every scanner. The wear part is a little silicone rubber pad smaller than a postage stamp. To get a replacement from Xerox will cost you $99.99 for a "cleaning kit, that has two pads and some alcohol pads and swabs. BUT, if you call to bring this to their attention, they WILL make a special deal for you at $29.95 per assembly IF you have a bulk order of 24 or so.I am going to find some 1/16" silicon rubber sheeting and cut my own. Should come out to about $0.10 per fix.
I got mine from "My Cybershops" for about $36 refurbished by the Phillips factory. It looks and acts like a new machine. I had to put in the code to make it region free and that took about 30 seconds. Using component video the picture is fine. I've been enjoying PAL DVD's from UK with no problems.
I bought the cable to attempt hooking up my uverse to a monitor and it didn't work. I then tried to hook up my laptop to my Toshiba television and did not work (somthing the product description says should work). Also, cable was not as appeared in picture (the 3 RCA connectors were thicker than those pictured and barely fit on my devices)
I used my 8-outlet SurgeArrest protector to protect my home office equipment. One day, "POOF" went my computer during a quick power outage. The incoming power surge when the power came back on was too much for APC to handle.Sent my unit in for eval, as they request. They said that since there was no evidence of a failure of their product, they would NOT compensate me for my power supply and motherboard being fried.Are they too dense to understand that if their product fails to stop a surge, it may be a case of the MOVs NOT blowing? MOVs are designed to take the hit and suffer the damage, protecting your electronics from the surge. Their device failed to stop a surge, failing to protect my equipment!My advice - if your equipment and data are valuable to you, then purchase one of the "series-based" surge protectors (APC does not make these). As they say, you get what you pay for. Except with APC, who fail to honor their warranties.For those who insist on using cheap surge protectors, I hope you protect your vehicles with a good set of Deer Whistles. Same sales principle - make them cheap enough for everyone, spin a marketing campaign stating they do the job, then rake in the profits while benefiting from consumers who will either not report a failure, or who will whimper quietly off into the sunset without complaining or sharing their experiences with the worthless product. If APC sold Deer whistles, and a deer hits your car, they would avoid fulfilling their warranty because the whistles are not defective.The product may not have failed mechanically or electronically, but it certainly FAILED to provide protection. Pay up, APC!
Solid construction quality. I use this for my Zoom H4N mount on my L-bracket with my Canon 7D
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 love this set. The case is fantastic for durability and looks. The tools work as intended. I carry this with me every day. I have added some smaller screwdriver sets, and Ethernet crimper and tester and some other misc tools. I would recommend this!
After a lot of searching I decided to try this cordless mouse and I LOVE the back and forward buttons. I would recommend
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!
I purchased this only for the cards ability to handle "custom resolutions," a feature that you NEED in order to setup an Home Theater Computer System on an HDTV.Before installing the card, I was using other work-around-software (Powerstrip), and it was very difficult to achieve mediocre results.After installing, the video card immediately picked up the custom resolutions needed, and everything worked perfectly.
As my entertainment center grows in complexity, I feel like my remotes are breeding. I have a drawer full now, something like 8 or 9 of them. They all require batteries and they all drain them over time. If all my devices weren't different brands, I'd have no idea what does what.Now, having said that, I recently got Verizon FIOS for cable TV, internet and phone. And while I was at it, I bought a big HDTV. I hooked up the set-top box, the stereo, the tv and my XBOX 360 (which looks amazing in HD). The remote that Verizon sent (yes another one) was terrible. Badly designed, unable to do certain things (like scrolling lists by page instead of individual lines) and required use in conjunction with TV remote. Now, I needed 2 remotes and my wife couldn't figure out how to use both.But ten minutes after installing the software, I was testing the remote. It worked pretty darned well. Some of the functions weren't perfect and there were a few annoyances. A few days later I went and made some adjustments in the software, resynched and now its pretty well perfect.Pros*Can create multiple command sequences (ex: Turn on TV, Go to Video 6, Turn on Set-Top Box, Goto DVR menu). This is accessed by the upper left button labelled Activities and that will be the one where the paint will wear off first.*You can adjust the size of the icons on the screen to larger, which has been a complaint online. Once enlarged, the remote is easier to use.*The light up function does a great job of making you able to read the buttons in the dark, something my wife is thankful for and that the combo of TV remote and FIOS remote could think of.*It really can interface with a lot of devices. Now I'm looking into X10 device controllers to see what else I can do.Cons*The buttons could be easier to press. Sometimes its awkward pressing them while holding the remote, requiring two hands and some patience.*I've noticed a tendency of the remote resetting itself with a beep while in the cradle. I've seen some complaints that the remote doesn't sit right in its native cradle, that Logitech came out with one that works better. As it is, I usually leave it plugged in when I'm not home, unplug it while at home watching tv or sleeping.*The Devices should be more prominent. I access it all the time.*A few of the buttons do something, but cannot tell what. What's a GLOW button?SummaryThis did a good job of getting rid of all my remotes. Its not cheap, even at Amazon's price but it is worthwhile. My wife's complaints about the remotes being too complicated are gone. With the remote, complexity becomes much easier to manage.
Be sure to buy GOOD quality disposable batteries if you don't have the rechargables yet. I went to a dinner party last night with NEW batteries from a name-brand (though not the big ones), and my camera would not turn off (yes, it would NOT turn off), and would not function when it was on. Usually you would think bad batteries would simply cause the camera not to work, but instead I got a bunch of strange errors that made me think the camera (brand new) was defective. Once the batteries were changed however with Duracell (love those guys), it worked fine. I'm going to start charging up the new rechargable batteries I got.The camera's a dream. The zoom feature is amazing, and the megapixel count really allows you to digitally zoom in. You can even zoom around on the LCD screen of the camera. Good job HP!
Item was never received, apparently lost in transit. Tracking number provided was invalid.
its gr8 just wish it had a bit more space, or pocket for xtra mini dvds
THIS CAMERA BAG IS A GREAT BAG FOR THE MONEY , PLENTY OF ZIPPERED SIDE POCKETS , JUST AN OVERALL GREAT PIECE OF WORKMENSHIP A++++++
This USB drive was given to me as a gift and I love it! I use it every day!...btw, I accidentally left it in my pants before throwing them in the washer and my USB drive still works PERFECTLY and my data was fully protected!!..I would recomend purchasing this USB over any other!
A good friend of mine is in the U.S. Navy and we stay in touch by playing xBox Live as often as we can. When it came time to give a Christmas gift, waiting in line at the post office and then waiting 1-2 weeks for the gift to get there just was not an option. I was able to send this gift via email immediately just a few days before Christmas. He was thrilled and we get to keep playing the games that keep us together!!
I've had mine for two months so far and couldn't have been happier. I chose this over any solid state MP3 player in the market mainly due to this having AM radio which i listen to often.I use it for jogging after work and it performs well with nearby stations. I keep an mp3 disc full of mp3s in case i get bored of radio, which performs perfectly for me. I even dropped it twice on tile flooring and it miraculously turns back on. Its probably, to date, the best cd player I've owned (and i've had 5) A definate thumbs up.
The uber-low price might make you question the quality (same with me, but I rolled the dice on it), and take my word for it, forget those high-priced cables, just buy this one. I have all state-of-the-art Sony 1080p equipment and the picture looks awesome with this solid-state cable. 'Nuff said.
I bought 2 of these cables and they seem to work just fine. Construction seems sturdy enough and they deliver a great picture from my laptop. watched a 3d movie with this cable and it was fantastic.
EyeTV Hybrid is a great way to watch TV on your Mac, especially if you have a 20 or 24 in. iMac. Both the hardware, and the included software work well. You can pause, and record live television very easily. The included remote makes it feel no different than watching or recording television with a regular TV/DVDR or Tivo set-up. This product is perfect for those who do not watch a lot of TV, or require hundreds of channels.If you are not using cable, or buying this to simply plug in a gaming console, then you will need to purchase a powered (or non-powered depending) antenna to receive OTA (Over-The-Air) digital or HDTV. I bought the Philips MANT510 from Circuit City, and it has allowed me to get 25 digital stations with about 6 or so of those in HD (Phoenix, AZ). Remember that the number of digital stations you receive will vary greatly depending on what area you live in, and how far from the towers you are. Please visit www.antennaweb.com before purchasing any TV converter for computers.One last note-You will need a newer Intel or Dual G5 Mac to watch and record HDTV. Please read the system requirements before purchasing.
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.
This is literally the most pleasant to use mouse I've owned yet. It's compact, durable, functions flawlessly/smoothly, is Linux compatible, and is extremely comfortable to hold. And it's cheap!One thing to note is that I've got smaller hands, so if you've got larger hands, it might be a bit too tiny for you.I would highly recommend this mouse, especially for the price.
I was a bit hesitant at first about purchasing this grip having no knowledge of Opteka brands. The canon-branded grip cost more than 2x the price I paid for this one and based on previous reviews I decided to go for this one. It has a very nice feel for it. It does not feel cheap. The vertical shutter button doesnt feel as firm as the one on the camera but does its job well. It has an on-off feature to save battery when not taking vertical shots. Overall this item is worth every penny and for the price, its a steal. A much better choice than paying for the Canon one.
used this on my canon efs 10-22. works well but gives very very slight chromatic aberrations on the widest angle sometimes. maybe should get the thin version.
I was somewhat frustrated when this product wouldn't work when I plugged it into the spare USB port on my keyboard. I tried loading and unloading the software many times. I was so frustrated that I considered returning the reader. Then my wife, who actually took the time to read the instructions carefully, pointed out the fact that I had not plugged the device directly into one of the computer's USB ports or into a &quot;powered&quot; USB hub. Once I plugged into the powered hub I was up and running in no time (much to the delight of my wife and my personal embarassment). The download speeds are great. No more waiting almost one minute per picture for a serial download from my digital camera. Now all of the images pop up in seconds. What a timesaver. Guess this proves the addage &quot;if all else fails, read the instructions.&quot; Carefully.
Worked just as well as more expensive cables, at 1/10 of the price. This is the only HDMI cable you should buy.
Great lens, and with macro it covers all my needs. For the money, you cannot go wrong.
The Veo Connect USB PC Camera is essentially the Veo Advanced model minus the built-in microphone. For the price of the camera, stability, and functionality, this is a good buy. If you're using AOL 9.0, AIM, Yahoo, or MSN, you can do no wrong. If you're looking for a cam to use for a business, i.e. Webcam sites that charge a fee (which I won't get into here,) or you're looking for a professional quality camera for other reasons, don't buy this. The Veo connect is perfect, and targeted at, those that just want to keep in touch with family and friends who don't need a plethora of features. It's a simple user interface, good software &amp; compatability, and extremely easy to set up. Plug it in, load the software, then use your favorite Instant Messenging service. The camera runs at a nice 30 fps which is good and there is an adjustable focus. I've looked over webcams for over the last 6 years, going all the way back to the black &amp; white one's put out in 1997. I was pleasantly surprised get out of my office, connect this one to my laptop, and chat with friends from the recliner. Nice camera overall.
I use it in a Canon PowerShoot SD700IS camera. It works perfectly you don't have to spend extra money on Ultra or Extreme cards because it is fast enough even for max resolution continuous shots or 640x480 30fps videos.Perfect quality, this is my fifth SanDisk memory card and I have never had any problems with them.
Installed onto a pentium II w/ windows XP. Installed the drivers from the disc and then the card. Took 10 mins. Worked immediately. Excellent for the price. Only 4/5 b/c i've had it for only 30 mins. If it lasts, i'll give it 5/5.
As an FYI, Amazon has this product listed 3 different ways as "Motorola Surfboard Broadband Cable Modem SB-5101" and as "Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem" and as "SURFboard Cable Modem". All are listed at 3 different prices, too!I did a little bit of homework, and the Motorola seemed to have good reviews. This product is supposed to be the same in function as the SB5120 except that the SB5101 uses a slightly different chip set.I chose to buy a cable modem so that I could replace the rental unit from the cable company. Make sure your cable company supports this cable modem before buying!For my setup, I have my cable service from the evil Comcast, my cable modem, and an older Linksys wireless router. The day my Motorola cable modem arrived, I took it out of the box, glanced at the Quick setup guide, and plugged it in. I called Comcast, navigated through their Byzantine automated phone menu system, and read off the MAC ID to the tech services person. He did some stuff on his end to first recognize the new cable modem. Then he had to do some other configuration on his end because of the router. Once that was done, viola! We've been using the cable modem for the past week or so without incident.To me this is the best kind of electronics product. It takes ~30 sec to hook it up, and once it's done, you can forget about it. It took longer to open the package (and much longer on the call with Comcast) than it took to hook it up.
This is the second hdmi cable I have purchased within the past 2 years. The first one I bought cost me over $60. This one was less than $5 including shipping. It does the same thing as the other one and just as well. I'm using it for a Samsung dvd player that upscales to 720p or 1080i.
I purchased this DVD player in order to replace an old, dead DVD player and to play DivX/Xvid on my TV. It has so far performed as expected. DivX and Xvid files play great from DVD and CD and are accessed through a menu system that performs adequately. The quality of the playback is perfectly adequate on my SDTV.A few minor complaints:1. There does not appear to be any way to get back to the DivX/Xvid file menu once you start one playing. Somewhat annoying.2. The DVD tray is incredibly thin... about as thin as a DVD. So you have to be a bit careful when putting the disc in. I just doesn't ever feel like it's on the tray properly.3. If your DivX/Xvid file has any errors it will not play. There were files that played fine on my computer, but the DVD player just couldn't handle the error. There are free tools to fix problems in DivX/Xvid files which I had to use on a few files to get them to play.Otherwise it plays DVDs fine, plays DivX/Xvid fine and overall seems to be a perfectly reasonable player for a good price.
I've owned one of these for months now, and I have to reset it at least twice a day, every day. All you have to do is reset it and it comes back up and works great, but we have computers in different rooms, and my wife always knows that the first time she wants to use her computer she has to stop in my office and reset the router first, so it has become a habit. It was easy to install, but what a pain! I'm on this site looking for another one because I just can't take it anymore.
Make sure this product is for your camera. If so, it is great because it has a tight, secure fit and holds everything you need. If not, then don't buy it because nothing ever really fits. It could cause you to drop your camera. I purchased one for a camera it says it is for and everything was great. Then one day I wanted to take my backup camera instead and that was a mistake. It doesn't work.
I've had my PMX 100s for a month now, and already they're in pieces. The mechanism used to hold the driver to the neckband isn't very good and is not meant to be repairable. The drivers also wobble around. Once they come out of the neckband, it's game over. The foam pads easily fall off as well. And the comfort? ...What comfort? These are less comfortable than almost any other neckband style headphone I have worn.The sound quality is OK (perhaps spoiled as I am used to higher end cans like the HD600), but the durability and lack of comfort make these cans unwearable and unusable.
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.
Bought it to hook up my home theater system to my TV and so far it has worked like a charm.
I own the Linksys Wireless Access Point w/4 port switch and had originally bought the Linksys Wireless card. The SMC access card had better signal quality than the Linksys and a DLink card that was tried with the identical access point placement. I will only buy SMC for all other Wireless adapter cards on our network.
A great little portable radio I've used in US and abroad. It's easy to break the antenna though. At least I've broken it on two different radios. But both still work fine; I haven't noticed any problem except that I can no longer slide the antenna in and out when I want to pack it up for traveling. I actually haven't used the short wave that much as I was able to get what I wanted on FM. The alarm and sleep functions are nice.
These cans are really nice, received them yesterday and have only listened to them using my laptop. With the EQ off, everything sounds really concise and the bass is very tight (and sufficient for a basshead like me). I was a bit scared it would be lacking in bass output based on some other reviews on here.I'm trying to burn them in for a few days (to see if there's any truth to the myth), but they already sound excellent to me.
This is so helpful to have! It reduces glare on oily faces, dispurses light more evenly and when the flash is bounced properly it creates very nice catchlights on indoor shots.
These cables don't power up my external 2.5" hard drive from any computer USB port. The HD will cycle on, then off in one sec periods. My current USB cables power up the HD properly.No free RMA for this vendor. Cost to return is more than the cost of the 3 cables purchased, so I eat the cost.
Works and fits perfectly. It was a bit dirty when it arrived, but a few seconds and it was clean.
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.
Just echoing what others here have said. Got these cables to hook up our home theater setup, works great no problems price is right!
This is by far the worst printer I have ever owned. I have had it for barely 2 months and it is no longer working. The scanner stopped functioning after a month. Then the copier went out. And now the printer won't even turn on! You have to have a separate outlet to provide enough power to run t he printer in the first place. Heaven forbid you need to use an extension cord or surge protector bar. If you can't plug it directly into the wall - Forget about it! The paper does not feed properly no matter what. And to top it off...I can't get it fixed. The nearest Canon repair is over 2 hours away and as far as mailing it back and forth to Canon and paying their fees it is cheaper to invest in a new one - I used to love Canon products but after the last two lemons (this one and the MP360) that I got from them - I will be looking elsewhere!I gave it 2 stars in my original review because it did print nicely when it was working. With this edited review it won't let me change the amount of stars I gave it but I give it ZERO.Don't waste your money on this rubbish.
The unit works great .I found that cox cable is trying to drive people away from MSNBC- they must be Republicans!I called them and they will not fix it.I contacted FCC and they said they will not do anythng related to commercials volume.I hope this happen soon!!WASHINGTON, DC -- Commercials are a part of watching television. Congress is considering legislation that would turn down the volume of those commercials. It's called the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, or "CALM". Under the proposal the federal communications commission would limit ad volumes on TV so they wouldn't be as noisy.
This is a bad excuse for a usuable product . If you have a mp3 player this is not the answer for hooking it to your car stereo player . The sound is terrible and the signal is so weak you can hardly pick the signal up. If you have a cassette player the Sony cassette adaptor is a much better solution to hook it up . If you only have a cd player with no inputs I don't know what the answer is , this poor excuse for a transmitter is not the answer.
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.
Worked perfectly to hook up my iPod in my Honda Ridgeline. It may have been more expensive than other cables, but I believe in the Monster name and pay for quality. I am very happy.
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 cartridge produces just as many copies at the same quality as the OEM product, just a much better price. This is my third one without any trouble or problems.
well, this recorder is more then i expected. i bought it because ill be taking Spanish soon and by just testing it out i can tell that it is going to be a huge part of my learning. what's even more shocking is that i ordered this through prime, 2day shipping, free return and all of that, refurbished and it looks and acts BRAND NEW. 33 bucks! vs 97 i believe. and it comes with a 90 day warranty. that's a done deal. i am very happy. and i can promise you'll be happy too. do not settle. pay the extra and get this. or, as long as you have a prime account, i recommended getting it refurbished. you wont know the difference. and even if you do, free shipping on returns.
I got this for my husband. At Cabela's it was over $500.00 and this price was way better and it works amazing! He loves it.
BEWARE ANY CABLE THAT COSTS A PENNY PLUS SHIPPING. Bought this to replace 20 foot quality cable which worked perfectly. DO NOT BUY!!!! Causes pink dots throughout my 40 inch Samsung 1080 LCD. Spend a few extra bucks and buy a name brand cable.
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.
You'll notice a diffence over AV or component cables.Price on this was good, buy a little longer when you can, you won't regret it.
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 monitor worked straight out of the box and has so far adjusted itself to perfectly fit the display of three computers - two desktops running Ubuntu and Slackware Linux respectively, and a laptop running Windows XP. The resolution is better than I had anticipated and the refresh rate keeps up with even fast-paced gaming. No dead pixels. No need to read the instructions. No incompatibilities. No problems. No complaints.
if you need this speakers to throw a 100 people party and rock around, perhaps you should look at Bose speakers; but if you need them for everyday music in the background or to pump the volume up some now and then, this is your best option. They fit well ipods and are easy to use; they even come with AA batteries space to put in and forget about the AC Adapter. Sound quality is good and they are very light, you can take around your place without a problem to have music wherever you need them. If you are looking at having a low price, good quality nice looking speakers, this is definitely the best option to go for.
Poor quality pictures, regreted buying it, but was cheap as salt. Guess you get what you pay for. Will rate you a (C)
I just purchased this item and was disappointed to find that they no longer work in my Harman Kardon standalone cd recorder. Previous versions of this product worked great, and still do. I contacted a Fuji technician and was told basically my recorder is obsolete, they changed the formulation of the discs, and I'd have to buy a new recorder! As these discs seem to be impossible to find in retail stores, if you have an older recorder and you purchase these discs online, you may wish to locate the older product instead of the new one. The packaging has changed which makes it easier to tell the difference.
This remote is great. Programming the remote via computer takes a little getting used to, but once you play with it a little, it is really nice. The rechargeable batteries are awesome!!! It's so nice to not have to pop spend extra $$$ on batteries. Amazon had the best price by far!!!
Great cable for the cost. I paid for expedited shipping but the cable didn't make it in time. The company promptly refunded the expedited shipping costs. Two thumbs up!
i thought these earbuds were pretty darn good. much better fit than the ipod buds, which constantly popped out of my ears (i have small ear openings) and i like that these hook over the top and they fit in and stay in. you DO have to make sure they are pushed in with a snug fit in order to pick up the bass, but i found them to be very clear, good bass (not boomy or tinney) and all around i was very impressed for $30. i've only had them 1 month, so i'll have to see about wear and tear and break downs....tho i'm not hard on my electronics and music equipment.... i take very good care of my 'stuff'.
Protect your investment. I would rather replace this great filter, than have scratches or dust on the lens. Cheep filters DO EFFECT quality.
I ordered it then I didn't need it. So I stored it for later use. It looks just like what I ordered
i almost never lose things but nevertheless lost the cap to my cute little rubber-covered flash drive within a month of owning it! i finally decided i'd go to the corsair website to see about buying a replacement and found out they will provide up to 5 replacement caps for free! couldn't have been easier.
I loved The Secret History, so was very excited when this book was released. Yes, she does capture the South and Harriet is an appealing little kid, BUT. . .This isn't Faulkner or any other Southern writer. The plot just meandered along and I kept wondering when she'd get on with it. It was as if she used fillers on purpose. Definitely not worth my time.
Nice accessory for protecting my nikon's lens and at less than $10 it was a bargin
or perhaps a place to dry your socks, but pretty much useless for their intended purpose. I installed these on my WRT54G router (taking care to screw them in firmly) and actually saw a slight decrease in signal. Absolute waste of money. I've returned them. A better option would be the Linksys repeater (as soon as it really supports WPA security). Don't waste your money on these.
The sound quality is just ok at this price. However, the remote controller has difficulty to control my ipod touch. Won't recommend to buy.
I can't recommend this digital frame from Philip. After only seven months of displaying the unit on a shelf, the interchangeable frame and the metal bars behind the frame were falling off. The reason was that the Plexiglas frame had bowed.However, Philips gladly sent me a new one. It cost me to ship it back to them. Since no other reviewer mentioned this same problem, I hope I will not have the same problem in seven months with this new digital frame.I found it very easy to load pictures on from my computer.
One of the most tragic things that can happen to a brilliant young talent with a freshman offering that astonishes everyone is that, sooner or later, they must produce a sophmore book so everyone can say, &quot;Oh my, she's really not that great, is she?&quot; It is our national obsession to do so. But make no mistake, Donna Tartt's new novel demonstrates that she has more precision and literary acumen than any other writer working today. &quot;The Little Friend&quot; is a treasure chest of expertly crafted characters and finely honed details in a story that is as engrossing as her first, but with a humor and emotion that demonstrate her maturity in the craft. Yes, it is long, but after waiting ten years it is deeply satisfying to sit down with a formidable story to savor.
I looked at half a dozen 1080p true HDTVs in October 2005 before settling on the KDS-R50XBR1 (the 50" little brother to this TV). I am thrilled with the picture quality, especially after fine-tuning the Brightness, Contrast, Picture, and RGB balance settings using the Avia calibration DVD. Especially on true HDTV 1920x1080 sources, this TV has an absolutely outstanding picture! In fact, it's more like watching a film or looking out a window than a mere television picture. The SXRD picture is liquid smooth and silky with no screen door effect or harsh "graininess" you see in competing technologies such as DLP, LCD, and even plasma.One important note: If you are debating between the 50" and 60" models, you should know that both models use the same 120 watt bulb. With the 60" model having approximately 20% more screen surface area to light up, that translates to approximately a 20% dimmer picture than the 50 inch model. (If you ask me, it's not a "bright" idea to use the same bulb wattage for two projection TVs of different sizes, but I guess it keeps manufacturing costs down.)Compare the two models side by side on the same HDTV content (I did) and you'll see a marked difference in the vividness of the whites and bright colors. The KDS-R50XBR1 50" really "pops" (like looking out the window on a sunny day); whereas the KDS-R60XBR1 60" looks merely average in the brightness department (the overall picture is still excellent, just a bit dimmer).For me, I decided that a smaller screen with a brighter picture was more important than a big screen with a slightly dimmer picture - especially since this TV sits in a daylight room. Hopefully Sony will correct this oversight in a future SXRD model because the 60" picture is considerably more impressive purely from a size perspective.The pros: Its magnificent picture quality! SXRD is probably the finest picture you can buy for under $12,000. It has advanced picture fine-tuning feature for prosumers. The 50" model has a dazzling bright display that outshines everything I've seen so far.The cons: The side speakers are relatively weak with no bass response (as one would expect from their diminutive size). They are not detachable, and add a considerable amount of horizontal width to this TV's footprint. They ought to be made detachable or placed beneath the screen instead at the sides. Also, there are only 2 HDMI ports. It is quite conceivable that a person might have 3-4 HDMI devices (Bluray DVD, Playstation 3, Dish Network, Digital Cable, etc.) but most TVs on the market only have 1-2 HDMI ports so this is not unusual. Daytime viewing is generally very good as long as no direct light hits the TV screen; however, projection TVs still don't seem as bright as the old cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs.
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!
Works great, just as expected. Packaging was lacking but you really don't need anything fancy for something like this. Recommended!
Yes, the 605wifi can connect to your network, but the plug-in needed for the web browser is another $30. Other plug-ins are even more expensive.UPDATE: dropped the 605 from less than a foot off the ground. The hard drive is shot. I really don't want to buy an ipod, but in terms of overall quality and reliability, I can't find anything that's equivalent. Certainly not Archos products.
I ordered this for my husband because he always has a lot of stuff that he has to carry around every day and he has said that this is the best briefcase that he has ever owned.
My father bought this for me for Christmas to go on my Canon Rebel T3. I've used it quite a bit and I can say I'm impressed! Normally with a macro or fish-eye you can pay hundred of dollars. My dad and I researched together and decided to try this one out, I mean, the price is pretty great. So I've been using this on my Rebel and I love it. It is easy to use, you just screw it on to the end of whatever lense is on your camera (I attached it to the 18-55mm lense that came with my Rebel). With this added weight, it does make the camera a bit heavy on that end but I didn't see a problem with it really, just thought it should be mentioned. When completely zoomed out, you get the fish-eye effect. You can zoom it a tad more and still get the effect but you cannot completely zoom in and still achieve the desired fish-eye. When using this, you're usually pretty close to whatever you are taking a picture of so that shouldn't really be a problem either. The effect is great and I like how it added a little bit of variety to my photography. I also used the macro by itself and it does a fine job.My only problem I found is that when using this I get my own shadow in the picture 80% of the time. I tried the fish-eye out in various settings (well-lit inside, dimly lit inside, natural light) and normally got this. However, I haven't tried it out outside during daytime or anything like that so, I might just have chosen so poor places to use it. Again, just thought I should share. Overall, this was packaged nicely, came in a nice bag, and gets the job done. I don't think you can find a better price around.
Got this dock for my computer that's connected to my flat screen TV. I connected my wireless keyboard mouse combo to this dock so that my wireless devices will be better exposed to the sensor (rather than connecting it to the back of my computer.) The cord is pretty long and stable. It's a nice base and connected easy. I will buy this again!
Awesome transaction, quick and efficient, works perfect!!I would recommend this product to any and all Xbox gamers. I have purchased several of these through Amazon for my 13 yr old so and he loves them. I like them because the price is great and they arrive quickly with no hassles or standing in line at gamestop!
Good thing it came free with my StreetPilot because it's sure not worth much. It's bulky and inconvenient because the cord hands down over the dash in the way and it blocks your view when it is attached to the windshield. It's better than nothing, but not by much.
I bought this monitor as a gift for Xmas and it was delivered in a timely manner and just as the product described. I highly recommend this monitor.
Recently, I started looking to see if I could get another one of these, but it seems that they are starting to vanish.I have used this same one mouse for 7 years along side my omnikey 102 keyboard, and its stood the test of time. The top is now polished, and were my thumb rests it is no longer silver, but white, and it still functions perfectly.Maybe I was lucky, but this mouse is one I will never give up. I may start looking around to see if I've been missing out on other, more comfortable mice, but this is one mouse that will always have a place on, or near my desk.If you have a choice, try this mouse out. It may not be the fanciest mouse out there, but its reliable, and extremely well performing.
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 ALWAYS buy my xbox live points and gold subscriptions on amazon because they are significantly cheaper than going to gamestop.
Very convenient product. I like the small connector - it fits into my LG Incite phone whereas other 3.5 mm cords get blocked by the phone's case. I've purchased several of these for office, home, car, etc.
Ordered black, got black, no issues like other reviewers. These worked great for running some RG6 through my basement. The nails are nice and sharp, you can pretty much start them just by hand and then hold the cable up and hammer it in, really was handy. You could easily use these for other low voltage cables such as RG59 or CAT5/6.
OK, I attach all sorts of test equipment to my computer at work, not just the standard keyboard and mouse. The compact, rectangular size of this hub is just what I need for the limited desk space I have. I have been searching for a unit that will power multiple items without shutting down because of current overload. This unit is great.I've already filled all 7 ports so I purchased another two. One to use, one as a backup. (I'll sell it to my envious co-worker ...)
I am very disappointed with this Jazz JDC 10 digital camera.I bought the camera in December 2001 and I can only say, that the reviews from January 2002 are absolutely correct from what I experienced.1. The camera keeps pictures only if turned on. After some time, to save energy, it goes into stand-by mode. To use it again, you have to press the "Mode" button. Most people press intuitively the ON/OFF button to get the camera back to work. But if you press by accident the "ON/OFF" button, all pictures are lost. I think this was a very confusing and user unfriendly design decision.2. The viewer shows only about 60 percent of what is captured. So you normally end up with more on the picture than wanted. This would be acceptable, if the resolution would be higher. There is no chance to enlarge portions of the digital image. The quality does not allow it.3. The bad resolution forces you to take pictures as close as possible. But due to the fact that the viewer shows you less than what you have on the picture, you end up in most of the cases with low quality pictures because you are still to far away.
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!
i bought these for my husband who has some hearing loss. our house has an open floor plan and when he has the tv on (loud) i can hear it from every other room in the house and it drowns out my own tv. after reading the reviews, i purchased the 140. let me tell you, from day 1, it's been heaven. i know he's there because i hear him laugh once in a while, but the house is silent except for my own tv on normal volume. when he first looked at the headphones he balked because they are big. he put them on and his eyes lit up! he can hear perfectly, there's no static, he can walk to every room and still hear his programs. he'd been missing so much of the programs just because he couldn't hear even with the volume way up, not any more! he is so happy and i am doubly happy! i can't recommend them enough.
I am a college student on a limited budget, and I was searching for a sub for my dorm room. I came across this one, and It is amazing for movies and music! It adds the perfect amount of bass, and i like ALOT of bass, it fills the dorm room. I would highly recommend this sub for a small to medium sized room!
I was excited to try this product for my DirecTV DVR connection without having to install another phone jack. Simply put, it didn't work. Then when I tried to use it for a regular phone (both cordless and corded), there was so much static that you couldn't have a conversation. I was very disappointed. It appeared, for me, this product was too good to be true.
My computer wiz buddy suggested I purchase this case, especially since its power supply was a high wattage. The components installed fine and the computer is running well, so no complaints.
Well I got tired of waiting for the new Microsoft keyboard to come out so I went out and bought this...and boy am I glad I did!First off, the looks (since its the first thing you notice anyway). Sexy! Pictures don't do it justice, you have to hold it and behold all its beauty...it's one sleek looking keyboard. It matches perfectly w/ my logitech z5500 control center and mx518 mouse.2nd, setup...a breeze! It takes only 2 steps.1. Plug in usb bluetooth dongle in an open usb port.2. Turn on keyboard (already comes charged)Thats it! It automatically synced for me and I was using it in less than 10 seconds.Without any drivers installed everything worked except for the zoom keys on the left and custom functions keys (F9-F12). The touchpad worked perfectly out of the box w/o any need for drivers.3rd...usage. The keys are soft, but not as soft as my dell laptop. It has a lil more feedback to it, needs a little more pressure to register a key stroke than what im used to. The bottom row of keys (left CTRL to right CTRL) are all raised a little higher than the rest of the keys above them. The home/end/pageup/pagedown etc are setup differently and takes getting used to when you've used a keyboard w/ the 3 across by 2 down setup for a long time.I use this keyboard from about 1-2 feet away from the PC when sitting at my desk and 9-10 feet when using it as an HTPC keyboard...doesn't' miss a keystroke and there is no lag at all from a key press like there is w/ wireless keyboards.If you leave the keyboard alone for a little while and want to use it again, after you press the first key it takes about a second for it to sync back up and then it functions normally.The touchpad is nice and comes in VERY handy when used for a HTPC setup...tho it wouldn't replace my mouse on my desk! The scrolling function is also not as easy to use as it is on laptops, takes a little getting used to and needs to be touched precisely or it doesn't work.This is the perfect keyboard for a Desktop / HTPC setup. Looks good and works flawlessly. The only things i would change is maybe require less force to register a keystroke and a better touchpad and scroll function (and lower price wouldn't hurt either ;)
This is a great product just plug it in and boot up your computer true plug and play! Gets very good speeds very nice! I recomend this to anyone who needs it for home, small bussines also a great tool for students. This is not exactly the divice you want to buy if your interested in your files actually moving at 100mb per sec.
I own this scanner and I'm happy with it. I'm sure there are faster scanners on the market at a higher price, but if you're looking for one that does a good job (and you are in no hurry), this is a good buy. I use it to scan photos for my website.If you are into hi-tech, perhaps you should buy a more expensive scanner. It depends on what your individual needs are as to whether or not you will like this one. It serves the purpose for me and that's why I gave it 5 stars.
Too cheap, may be, it is not working at all. Not worth the time for a return. I'm using another HDMI cable instead, and everything is correct.
This monitor is excellent!!! Especially for the money. I am very pleased.
It's worth than the price.I am really sure if i need more HDMI Cables I will buy this again.
The weekend before the first day of school I start to sharpen pencils for my students. I TRIED to sharpen about half a dozen and got disgusted because I couldn't get one to sharpen so that wood wasn't covering one side of the point. I ground them down to half their length to see if I could figure out why this particular brand does this. We bought a truck load of these for our school last year and Special Ed got one for each teacher. I trashed 2 of them within 2 weeks, 1 for for this same reason and the other because the motor quit. I don't know what act of faith get me to buy another one, it won't happen again. The Bostwich I replaced it with works really, really well, including sharpening the pencils this one wouldn't.
The HP Officejet 4315 is an excellent All-in-One Printer-Fax-Scanner-Copier. This is the second such printer I have purchased. The first was purchased approximately two years ago and I've never had a days problem with it. The second printer recently purchased on October 3, 2010 is also excellent. Try it--you'll love it!
I used the original Spyder before buying the Huey Pro. The Spyder served me well although it was fairly slow with the calibration and I always had to wait for full darkness to calibrate. Eventually, it stopped working after my most recent hardware upgrade and I never got an answer from the tech support. Apparently, they put all their tech support efforts into the newer versions of Spyder (Spyder 2, etc.).I have been using the Huey for about a month. It is very simple to set up and the calibration process is very quick (under 3 minutes). You can calibrate it at day-time, no need to wait for the dark. It has a very useful feature: after a predetermint time (you can change it), the sensor readjusts your display for changing light situation, eg. movement of the sun, turning lights off/on, etc. The software is straightforward even for the least experienced. I do recommend it for those who care about predictable display e.g. photographers, home movie editors, etc.
I bought it for my 10 yrs old son who's going to a school trip amusement park, mechanic and water rides. Easy to use and nothing to lose if he loses the camera, Price is reasonable. I just wish it can have more than 27 exposures but for a 10 yrs old, 27 exposures is just good enough.
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.
My company bought me one of these earlier in the year and upon receiving it I got an instant headache from the overhwelming chemical smell. I had to put it in the utility room for a month let it outgas. Within a couple of months after using it, it started falling apart with rips and tears everywhere. Finally threw it out.I asked the company to buy me a new one but from a different manufacturer. Well, they didn't. I got the same brand. Again, had to let it outgas for several weeks. Then, it ruptured within a week of starting to use it! ooey gooey chemical stuff started flowing out.The first one I got did not allow the goo to escape when it broke, but this must be a new design. Lucky me. Going in the garbage right now.
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.
Price is not worth your data and time. Spend a little bit more and you will get something MUCH better.
I don't have enough room under my desk to put my printers and wanted to shove one off in a closet. Anyways, I sent back a competing product when after multiple attempts to configure it (including trawling through badly written manuals and tech support websites), it still wouldn't work. So I didn't expect much here. However, this works perfectly. The configuration utility actually worked; the network was recognized and except for a couple of seconds delay between sending the print job and when it starts printing, there are no problems. Was up and running in about ten minutes.
The mouse works well and has all the funtions of a full size optical mouse. After a period of long use, my hand tends to cramp because it is small. A small price to pay for the convenience.
The Audiovox VR1 Automatic TV Volume Controller was easy to install per the included directions. Automatic operation of the installed device was less than acceptable. The general result was a "chopping" of the TV audio with rapid shifts in volume. Fortunately, the VR1 has a front panel switch to deactivate the unit and thus solve the unacceptable volume problem. The same result could be achieved by neither buying nor installing the Audiovox VR1 Automatic TV Volume Controller.
I got this a Fry's Electronics today ($29.95). Works great. Easy to setup. It works with the Nokia 6230. Synchonrization was simple with Nokia PC Suite software.
The color from the compatible Dell color ink cartridge 7Y74. Was poor in quality. I would only purchase that cartridge from Dell when I need it again.
I only use this cable to send video, so I can't comment on the audio portion, but for video it works great! I have bought several of these cables on amazon in various lengths and haven't had an issue with a single one. My oldest cable is ~ 4 years, and still no issues.
The SBLive works fine on my P4. Do get the latest drivers from the and don't use those on the CD. Things never worked out on the AMD machine, I finally went to a Turtle Beach card there, and it was very straightforward. Creative's tech support was not friendly, unhelpful (&quot;Windows is corrupted, you need to reinstall your OS&quot;). Okay if you don't have anything to do for two weekends (one waiting for tech support to respond (for want of a better word) to your question and another to reinstall the OS. Formatting and reinstalling does fix issues but life really shouldn't be this hard. The product *is* adequate if not stellar but tech support is unavailable, unfriendly, and unhelpful.
When my range expander died in a power surge, I opted to replace it with high gain antennas. The one device that's using this routinely is my Tivo. The Tivo now stays connected to my network, which it wasn't doing when I was using the range expander. With that said, signal strength still drops to zero. It just seems that the Tivo is less confused.
I have purchased the advent770 and very happy with them.All those who gave these headphones a low rating,it because you didn't understand the directions.First and most important is the the sound source must be received through the line output and not the headphone output of your stereo receiver.And second,is the 2 tumbwheel adjustments behind the wireless receiver must be properly set before any other adjusments on the headphones.Read the directions a couple of times and you be at your neighbor's house listening to music from your house!
I bought a Replay TV when they first came out and after more than 6 years my original unit is still performing flawlessly. It records what I want, when I want it.So why did I choose to add a TiVo and not another Replay? I am asking myself the same question... when I am not frustrated enough to cause myself a heart attack over the purely inane functioning of my TiVo.Where the ReplayTV has brought us nothing but iPod-like joy - the TiVo brings nothing but aggravation.The Replay gets what I want, when I want it - the TiVo trys to figure out what I like and constantly fails... I ask it to record certain programs - it won't. Leave it on pause, and it starts on its own after a while. Try and simply change record options and the TiVo 'computes' for sometimes 3-5 minutes as it tells you "This might take a moment". It takes the 6 year old Replay 4 seconds to perform the same function. They sure can inject advertising messages everywhere, every night though. Gotta hand it to them TiVo engineers. Slick.FOR PETE'S SAKE YOU CAN'T EVEN TURN IT OFF WITHOUT GOING THROUGH TWO MENUS!!!! That's TiVo's way of saying "Thanks sucker!" to us fools who bought lifetime service contracts... their way of making sure that lifetime is as short as possible.They need not worry... as soon as I scrounge up the cash for a new Replay TV unit I am going to give myself the HUGE pleasure of SMASHING my TiVo unit into tiny little pieces.I HATE MY TiVo. HATE.
It blows my mind how expensive HDMI cables (or any sort of cables, really) are at any retail store. Amazon has it figured out. I bought two about a year or so ago and they are fabulous. Highly recommended.
this is really cool and great to impress your friends. You can use it for many different things. Seems to be pretty acurate.
I've owned this TV for about 2 months - and I'm still bragging about it. You can't beat it for the price. It's one of the better quality plasmas on the market, so if you shop around and see something cheaper - make sure it's the same level of quality (chances are, it's not).I'm using it with an xBox 360 (component - HD), cable box (component - HD), and Panasonic upconverting DVD player (HDMI). The picture from each is amazing.I would recommend this TV to anyone - especially sports fans.
The overall performance of this clock seems to be fine.The disappointing part is the time projection display feature.That is the whole reason I purchased this clock. It took awhile to get the time display to be visible at all.It is readable but not clear. The actual time isdisplayed darker but all the other digits are visiblein the background. I do not believe it is because ofthe cost of the item, it wasn't that cheap and my sonhas a $20 batman projection clock that the time displayon the ceiling it EXCELLENT.Don't think it is a bad purchase just disappointedin the time projection feature.
You can see better with the naked eye in pitch black than with this device.I am not sure what type of quality control ATN have, but it must be fairly low standards if this is the type of devices they are manufacturing.A dog in a dark night is visible from say 10 -20 yards with the naked eye, but use this ATN Viper and all you see is a blur. It couldn't even really define a huge tree from less than 30 yards, all you see is a big blury something in front of you.The only way to see in the dark with this is to pack it away and use your eyes.I tested this in various conditions, full moon, no moon, stars, infra red on/off, different batteries and overall result in this is an expensive piece of nothing.
These earbuds stay put, even at the gym! Very comfortable, and good sound quality. However, outside sounds do leak in more than other earbuds I've used, so find myself cranking up the volume on planes/buses, but it's a small price to pay for earbuds that fit securely without making the insides of my ears feel plugged up. My only real complaint is that the cord tangles up really easily--I probably spend about 10 minutes each week untangling the knots.
I recently purchased this as a refurbished model and I couldn't be happier with it. The quality of the photos are fantastic. Previously I'd scan in photos using a 300dpi scanner. You can certainly see the difference here. Very sharp and vivid pictures.I was impressed with the amount of options, especially with the flash. Video and webcam are nice extras too.I like the gadgety sounds too, even though it doesn't add to the functionality of the camera.Overall a happy user.
Bought these for use in my sons bedroom. There was no power cord included. I had I known this I would have bout another product. I then had to order a cord and wait for it to ship. Dissatisfied. The sound is ok. As long as you don't want too much volume.
I really like this product. It's extremely well designed and gives a lot of features for the money.There's just one minor problem. It's a bit of a puzzle of how to detach the remote power switch, and there's no mention of how to do this, on the package, or in any of the included literature.I finally figured out how to do it: place your thumbs at the bottom of the remote switch box (the side opposite to where its cord attaches) and push up (towards the cord).I don't know if this was a problem for anyone else, but I thought I'd share the solution in case it was.
Color shading on prints is somewhat different than what appears on my computer or camera but I have not yet tried playing around with the printer settings, which may improve the situation. Extremely easy to use and set up. Lot's of cool features (print directly from camera, use SD card as a hard drive, direct print from SD card, etc.), which I haven't used yet. Good software bundle. Works as advertised.
I have purchased lots of HDMI cables from Amazon in the last 6 months, several between 40 and 75 feet long, plus three of these that are 25 ft. I finally got around to testing them, and every cable worked fine except for two of these 25 ft cables, which would not carry a usable signal. As a result I have no confidence in the third one. IF you buy these, test them right away to see if they will work for you. I waited too long, and the return window expired, so I am out of luck, but at least I know to avoid them in the future.
i love this thing, my last slr was the canon rebel xt, worthy upgrade here!!!
This USB optical mouse is the cats meow. I don't like moving the curser with my finger and this little jewel really comes in handy. Just plug the reciever into the USB port and your good to go. When your done take it out and push it into the bottom of the mouse for storage. Saves the battery that way also. Smaller than normal but big on perfromance I like it big time ! :)
i am so far impress with the image quality, there are problems but it is a good deal for the price cannot beat hat,
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.
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.
This product worked as advertised. The cable is a bit stiff, but is of good quality. I used this cable and HD Clone software to clone my hard drive which couldn't have gone better. I would recommend this product.
I bought for $3.50 works just as well as any expensive HDMI cable out there why waste your money when this works just as well hooked up from my xbox 360 to my 1080 p tv and picture was just as good as the expensive cable i had been switching back and forth between blu-ray and xbox i highly recomend this bargain
Works great, much easier than a wired mouse,especially on a crammed desk. I like the fact that you can take the USB drive out of the computer and put it in the mouse to 'turn off' the mouse. It definitely saves batteries!
I have been using this printer for a few weeks and so far I'm thrilled. It's compatible with Mac OS X, Windows (from 95 to XP) and Linux, has built-in network support and a PictBridge connector in front.The best part is how lightweight it is for a color laser printer. It also has a very small footprint. Inkjets are often deceptive in that respect, because they require a lot of space in front and back for the paper holders; the 2430DL does not need any of that.Its energy saver mode is extremely economical (1W) and the printer wakes up immediately and can print with almost no warm-up time.On the negative side, the paper drawer is very shoddy, and the printer is fairly loud when operating (that includes regular clacks and whirrs while in energy saver mode, don't set it up in your bedroom!)To the reviewer complaining about the toner not fixating on the page: your printer is set to envelope mode. Check the manual (you can download it from Konica Minolta's web site) and flick the two little yellow switches with the envelope icon to the down position: problem solved!This printer can be found (refurb) for two hundred. Don't pay more. It comes with low capacity toner cartridges (1,500 pages) and you'll find out toner cartridges are very pricey. Ebay to the rescue: you can actually buy toner powder to refill the cartridges for fairly cheap (about a hundred for a four color set) and turn your starter cartridges to high capacity cartridges (4,500 pages). No need to replace the microchip on the cartridges (that's an additional cost): all you need to do is set the "on error" mode in the engine settings to "continue", and voila. The only problem is the orange error light blinking continuously to report the printer is out of toner; if you can live with that, the savings are very significant. Refilling the cartridges is extremely easy.There is a duplexer option available, unfortunately it costs as much as the printer. The memory extension capabilities are limited: only one standard PC-100 DIMM, up to 512MB (you may be able to reuse some RAM from an old PC)I couldn't be more pleased with my 2430DL. Printing is extremely fast, even the first page when the printer wakes up from energy saver mode. I have been using HP 8550 color laser printers in the office for a while, and I think the 2430DL not only prints better quality (better color, better uniformity, better resolution) but also does it faster. I thought I might miss PostScript (unlike the more expensive 2450 model, the 2430DL uses a page description language called LavaFlow), but so far it's performed flawlessly printing from Macs and Windows XP.This is probably the very best color laser value right now, and I recommend it very highly.
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 am very pleased with this purchase. Item works great and shipping was fast!! Pretty much plug it in and it is ready to go.
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.
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.
I use this bag everyday for my classes. I have a large(Asus gamer laptop) 17inch laptop that I can fit in this bag with ease along with my textbooks and other gear.
I love this phone. It's great on my neck and shoulders as I spend a lot of time on the phone. Sound quality is great and so is range. I keep the base set in another room and clip the handset onto my jeans and then I can wander around the house, outside in the garden, and quite a way into the street before losing reception. A little red light blinks when I'm on the phone so my everyone around me knows not to talk to me then. The foam ear cushion is nice and padded and I have had 3 hour long conversations without feeling pinched, stiff or sore.Occassionally, it interferes with my wireless internet home network but I can usually press the CH. button on the handset to change the channel and the internet is restored instantly.The main drawback is that after over 2 years, the cord that connects the headset with the handset has shorted so that I now have to hold the cord a certain way to hear the caller. The caller can hear me but I can't always hear them unless I find the right place and hold the phone without moving (which defeats the purpose!).The replacement headsets cost as much as the whole phone did so that's the only drawback. Oh, and there's no speaker phone option.
Although this looks like a CRV3 battery in the picture and turns up on an Amazon search for rechargeable CRV3 battery it is NOT a CRV3. While it fits in a CRV3 camera and charger (barely) the terminals are not the same and it will not work. I can't imagine why Kodak would create a proprietary battery type that is so similar to a standard battery to ensure confusion. My mistake though - it doesn't actually say it is a CRV3 in the description. But you just sort of figure that camera companies have a bit of common sense and make their proprietary battery packs distinctive from common battery types.
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'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!
I do not recommend buying this printer at all. Sure, when I first got it everything worked fine and seemed great and all, but then later down the line things started messing up. I had to do multiple head cleanings and nozzle checks quite a few times and they suck up so much ink. And the ink is very expensive.Eventually, the printer started printing blank pages. I contacted Epson and they suggested head cleanings, which I did over and over again. I did them so much that eventually all 4 ink cartridges went empty. I thought maybe they were bad ink cartridges so I bought 4 new ones and tried it again. Same thing happened. I guess there's no way to solve the problem. I suppose my printer is dead. I hate this printer. And have gotten so frustrated with the cleaning process and wasting money on the ink trying to fix it. I just want to throw it in the trash. Hopefully my next printer, which will NOT be an Epson, will work out better.
These look like they will be OK, but I haven't had a chance to use them "in the field" yet. Build quality is good, but not great -- plastic parts look a little flimsy. Feel like styrene instead of a more robust resin. If I was a frequent world traveler, I would probably want something beefier.The whole set will pack into a "snack" size ziplock, though, which is a plus.
I travel overseas and somethins need to leave a signed or marked up hard copy with the people I am visiting. After looking at all the small ink printed I could not find one that would fit in a computer bag and always work after being in storage for weeks. This tiny thermal printer soves all the problems. It easily fits in your computer bag. It can be stored for weeks or months and will not have the ink dry out. It makes a acceptable B&W; print of documents, photos or drawings.I have had it for almost three years and still love it.It should be charged after each day of use and printing photos will use the battery up in about 5 sheets.
I was concerned that this product might be "inferior" to some of the (much) more expensive versions. No need to worry -- it works great.
abiout this camera i can say that this is great ....amazing picture clarity, i am a student and all my friends, inspite of there camera ask for mine because of the clarity.cons : memory, but thats fine if u plan to buy a card ....i dont mind buying that, as anyways u have to buy one.
Every page has a black mark every few inches on the left margin. The ink is not bright, clear & crisp. Instead it is light, as though you're almost running out. Sheesh! Several pages come out good. Then several pages come out bad, with a light gray tinge over the entire page (you see this when toners are running out & starts to streak unevenly)--this is like a light even streak over the entire page. Since I don't have a backup, I'm stuck with using this crap! Won't be purchasing from this company ever again! Would give 0 stars if the option was there.
I am very pleased by the quality of this product. It gives a very clean look to my 52" LCD TV wall mount installation.
This is one of the cheapest and best remote controllers available for the PC today. It has 17 buttons, that are fully configurable. The key mapper software packaged with this remote is pre-configured for a number of different software applications - Cyberlink PowerDVD, ATI multimedia center, ATI DVD player, MS Powerpoint, CD Player, Winamp, and many more. Of course, you can always add an application yourself and configure the buttons accordingly.You can configure the buttons to hit keystrokes - single or repeated with configurable repeat frequency and number of strokes - or cause mouse movements and clicks (yes!! with the latest version of the keymapper software, mouse movement is possible). You can ensure that Ctrl, Alt or Shift keys are accompanied with any of the key strokes or mouse clicks.The battery in the remote control is a standard camera battery, and it runs for a reasonably long time. I am using it extensively since last 1 year, and the batteries aren't even weak yet. The remote control works even when it is not exactly pointed towards the IR receiver. In fact, it works over a really wide range of angles.The only complain I would have with this remote is that the buttons and the remote itself are too small! For a small presentation or for occasional use, it may not mean much, but if you're going to be watching DVD movies on your computer and you like to change Volume at every scene (like me) then you may feel uncomfortable holding the small thing in your hand for too long!All in all, a definite buy for anyone who uses their computer for multimedia purposes.
I took a long time deciding to purchase a digital camera, and finally bought my Canon G1 in Anguilla (duty-free). The pictures I took on the island were magnificant, and brought many raves and inquiries on our extended family web-site (MyFamiy.com). Based on that experience, I left my trusty old Canon Rebel 35mm behind for a recent trip to Buenos Aires, and loved it. I carried the G1 slung over my shoulder and tucked into my sports jacket pocket for easy access when I needed it spontaneously. Example: A colorful Gypsy woman and child was begging along a street, and for pocket change I got a great shot of them.I especially want to relate two instances where I found the &quot;flipping&quot; LCD invaluable. I wanted to take a picture looking down through a beautiful marble spiral staircase, to get the &quot;nautilus&quot; effect. With a standard camera I would have had to risk my life to stretch out over the ten-story space for the shot, or just hold the camera out over the space and hope for the best. With the G1's LCD, I simply flipped out the LCD and adjusted it to my direction while holding the camera out over the space, focused and shot a perfect picture.The second instance was in a rather crowded building where I wanted to shoot a muraled dome overhead. Rather than crane my neck upward while framing and shooting, I simply held the camera at waist level pointing upwards, with the LCD this time flipped around to the front of the camera so I was actually looking downward to shoot an overhead picture. Worked perfectly. Great camera!!
I don't normally right reviews for products but I just received my new psc-50 soft leather case for my new canon sd400 elph.I have been looking around for a cool and stylish but compact case. Leather is always good right? Most leather cases I found were hard cases and often more expensive.I was hesitant to purchase this product because of the extremly low price but upon reading other reviews I took a chance and ordered it off Amazon.I am extremely impressed with the quality leather and overall product. Although it is soft leather it has a firm support reinforcement to protect front and back of the camera from damage in moderate situations.It has a large velcro front, which for me was better than any snaps or magnet closures. It has a really nice canon Logo on the front and overall a nice tight camera fit without being "too snug" to pop in and out for quick pictures.It is comfortable to wear on my hip with the belt support and still small enough to throw into my cargo shorts pockets.Great Case for a Great Camera. I would recommend this case to anyone. Good luck.David
I have purchased Tiffen for over 10 years and never had any problems. Protects lenses and cameras very well. They don't unscrew easily by themselves so you have security. If you want to unscrew the filter, it is very easy as well. Affordable and convenient.
Fits camera very well, seems quite durable. It's really not much of an intrusion to have this on your hip. I just push it to the left side and i can still access my pockets and even drive with it on.
This page apparently has a doppelganger! But we can make this page the one with the GOOD reviews, instead of the one with the BAD reviews! :)Seriously, I love this Iomega CD burner. I wanted an external one, because I didn't want to get my 1-year-old Dell taken apart, since it works so well! So, my sister bought me one for Christmas. Neither of us knew anything about CD burners. I had never even heard of Iomega.Burning digital photos to CD-Rs was my main interest, and it does that wonderfully. The Iomega software is not the easiest to understand, and unfortunately like many things today, it comes with no printed manual. But I finally figured out how to burn ALL the photos in MY PICTURES. There were 100's of them in the highest quality, and it took less than 5 minutes to burn them on the included Verbatim DataLifePlus CD! I then played the CD with Windows Media Player on my PC to make sure they were all there. They were. (I'm glad it was a Verbatim DataLifePlus CD-R they included, too, since that seems to be the one PC Photo most recommends for storing photos. )I still have yet to figure out to get individual photos or folders to the work area to burn, without taking all MY PICTURES folders there, and then deleting what I don't want. I'm sure there is a way; I just haven't figured it out. Mainly because I really don't need to, since I discovered my Kodak EasyShare software recognizes the burner instantly, and controls it flawlessly. Thus, I just use the Kodak software. The top burn speed you can choose with the Kodak software is 32x, but it still burns 100's of photos in less than 5 minutes.Unfortunately, although the Iomega software downloaded with no problems at all on my Dell with XP, the XP MY PICTURES wizard will not recognize the Iomega burner at all. And the Microsoft Digital Image 9 Suite software recognizes the Iomega, and goes through the whole archiving/burning process...but the Iomega drawer never opens at the end, there are no photos on the CD-R, and the CD-R is no longer writable! These CDs also locked up my PC DVD drawer when I tried to play them! I just got that software, however, and have done no troubleshooting with it, so I don't know if that is a permanent problem or not.I've not done much music burning yet. I have used the Windows Media Player software to burn songs from my music library on both a Verbatim vinyl CD-R and a DataLifePlus CD-R. My CD player, an inexpensive compact, could not play the vinyl CD-R, but a friend easily played it on her more expensive CD player. Also, had the same situation with CDs burned with the Iomega software. I obviously need to go back to components.The Iomega software also has advanced editing features for burning vinyl records to CDs, but I also have the same type of thing with the Microsoft Digital Media Plus!Thus, I'm giving the Iomega 4 stars, even though the software is a bit confusing; because it's doing a wonderful job archiving photos!
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 it from Amazon and redeemed it on my Xbox without any issues. Also, it is technically $1 less than MSRP. From this alone I can only give 5 stars as I don't have any complaints and it performed the necessary functions without issue.
[...]The HDMI Cable 2M long is a professionally molded, gold finished cable. With the very low price, I had my doubts but it works great. As another reviewer commented, digital cables pretty much work, or don't work as analog signal degeneration is not an issue. This cable works fine!
i read all the reviews, was undecided, bought it anyway and it's WONDERFUL!!!!! i wish i had've bought one for myself!! what a clever little unit and a great gift idea for those that have everything!!!
I bought a lense on Amazon and it was recommended that this filter be purchased with it - unfortunatly it doesn't fit the lense- I requested a refund and Amazon refunded my money.
I had a PodFreq Mini that I used with my Mini & Nano, I think this may sound even better.Drove from Vegas to Disneyland & back a couple of weeks ago, was awesome to be able to just plug it into the cigarette lighter & crank tunes all the way.Had thought of getting a new radio for my car, but it's a goofy size so anything I'd get would stick out at LEAST an inch. Looked around here for an FM Transmitter with good reviews, this one seemed to have the best so I gave it a shot.Am glad I did, like I said I think it's even better than my PodFreq that I'd used for several years.
Love the size and functions, dont bother with the smaller ones its hard to do any work with them..
I have owned over 4 laptops now and the IBM thinkpad is by far the cheapest and most unreliable laptop. The computer has been unuseable every 4 months. First the battery. Then the power source. Then the harddrive. And now the motherboard, which by-the-way, has to be sent in to be replaced. It will take approximately 2 weeks to get all that back to me. I suggest a Mac or Toshiba. Their parts are not made in China, Mexico, and Malaysia like IBM-Lenovo's parts. I should have never taken the advice of PC magazine. THey do not rate on reliability.
One would think that in 2007 we as a buying public would not be subjected to the kind of heinous lunacy D* is dropping all over us. Your choice as a would be HD subscriber is cable or Dish which has better equipment, or DirecTv which has better programming. Here's a little window into the love/hate relationship I have with this box:*The user interface is clunky, slow, non-intuitive, and not very user friendly.*I have the latest firmware updates (as of Jan 30, 07) and I still can't get reliable recording on all shows if I add more than 30 titles to the "Prioritizer" list. (The list of all the titles or keyword searches you want to record.)*The manual search does not work, at least not with any regularity.*First cable/sat device I've ever used that locks up and requires a restart or full on hard power cycle (pull the plug, wait, then plug it back in). I've had to do this roughly ten times since November.*The device will flat out ignore some of the lower titles on the Prioritizer when there is no conflict.*D* HD content consists of about 15 channels. The movie channels show old movies mostly (we watched JAWS last night) which speeds up the "newness" of the HD itself.*The unit will flat out lock up in the middle of recording at times. I thought it might be a heat problem so I rearranged my equipment and made sure there was plenty of moving air around the device. Didn't work.Understand that I want this box to work. I want it to work with such fervor that I am willing to sit here and take this bunk from D* for a little while longer. But honestly, if they didn't have the lock on the NFL package, I feel that most of the HD users would have been gone a long time ago.One last negative I must mention. During the second best game in NFL history (Colts vs. Pats for AFC championship) the recorder locked up and froze during the last minute of the game. My friends and I watched in disbelief as Payton was marching down the field and I had set the recording to go an extra hour (NFL always runs over the time allotted) and with just under a minute... BAM!... it locked. I couldn't change the channel, go to the list screen, stop the play back... nothing. After a reset (which takes about five minutes) we were greeted with the Colts celebrating and no recording of the last two possessions in the game. Ridiculous....On a positive note, the HD picture of sports, local TV, and good quality cable shows like The L Word, Dexter, The Sopranos etc is quite good.To sum up, it's a piece of junk that is temperamental and poorly designed but to get the NFL package and all the other goodies that D* has in their lineup, you have to use it.
The light is weak, but better than nothing.. It lasted about two hours and went dead... I am not going to send it back. Not worth the cost, time and trouble... Amazon has been very good to me and I will not put them through the expense of returning such a worthless item...I should know better, I have never seen one that worked very long. Twisting the thing puts pressure on the computer USB plug and could damage it.. Best get a clip on led light with it's own battery.
This is greate item and nice palying for children.
Bought as a free deal from the camera purchase. No problem putting it on and no issues. Pretty decent product. But, there are cheeper option if you are paying for it. For my other zoom, I got one filter from eb&y and it's $3 include shipping
Its not an SLR. But you aren't buying an SLR. Overall its worth the cash. Better pics can be taken with an 80$ pawn shop film SLR. But nothing better digital wise without breaking your wallet can be had.i do love this camera. but once digital SLRs are out, I will dorp it like a bad habit. Until then, I love it.
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.
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.
I recently bought a new laptop and unfortunately, it only came with 3 USB ports (my previous laptop had 8 USB ports). So I was in desperate need of a USB hub.The D-Link is great! It is small, so it doesn't take a lot of desk space. The design is nice, the power cord and computer USB port are on one side and the 7 USB ports are on the other side (no cables looping around at awkward angles). The D-Link has a very slick design, it is easy to install (plug and go), and easy to use.I bought the D-Link around 1 month ago and I haven't had any problems. There was no noticeable change in transfer speed for my external harddrive or external CD/DVD burner. Although, I usually don't use more than 1 of my external devices at a time.
If you're like most people who are leery of being on a vacation and losing your photos - even if you have a massive media card in your camera - it's a little more re-assuring to be able to have a backup in case anything happens.The ipod is a great backup choice as its small form not only has music, contacts, calendar and text notes - you can now load, view and backup your photos on it.Like with most every Apple product product, it's amazingly easy. There is NO software to load! You turn on your ipod, you plug in the connector, connect it to your camera, turn on your camera and it AUTOMATICALLY loads a window that reads IMPORT or CANCEL. After you select IMPORT, it does the rest of the work. Afterwards you have a tiny thumbnail index of this import. Using the scroll wheel, you can view each photo in the ipod window. There's even an option to delete any photos if you choose. And you're done!You can set up a slideshow, link it with a song - select transitions and you have a recap of your day right then & there!You can also get the optional Apple video out dock or cables and view it on the TV (if you're on vacation) right in the hotel room or via your camcorder with "soundtrack." Pretty cool.I would dock it half a star as it does seem to use up more battery power than just listening to music but unless you are absolutely out in the wilderness, personally I'd like a backup of my photos and am willing to trade a quick recharge of my ipod. (You can also buy 3rd party battery powered add-ons - I have the Belkin one - works nicely though bulky).The only other thing is the connector is wider than normal. As many cases are designed to be snug to your ipod, leaving a small gap at the bottom for the exact size of normal power connector, this is wider so you might have to remove the ipod from your case but to me, that's a minor issue. The ease of use is fantastic and of course, it makes you feel safer knowing you have a backup in hand.
I've owned mine for over 2 years now and it still sounds as good as the day I bought it. I don't blast it, so I don't hear the variations in sound that some of the other users describe. I've taken it to many events and we use it outside regularly and I always have someone comment on the sound and quality and wonder where they can get one. Currently on sale for less than $60 - totally worth the price. Get it now!
This filter does what it is suppose to do! Works well with no problems.
I bought one of these a few months ago, upgrading from the old 10mbs version I have. I usually unplug my cable modem from the coax when leaving for a long stretch of time and thunderstorms are forecast. This time my daughter decided to hop on the network and reconnect the modem that afternoon before one of the worst thunderstorms we've had here in 10+ years. Long story short - cable modem FRIED from near-direct lightning strike, but my router, voip ata, and computer (which all sits on another APC surge strip) went completely unscathed.Not only do I own this product, but can vouch that it works - like it SHOULD. Many other products out there really don't have what it takes under the hood to repel surges and strikes, instead relying on inconvenient insurance policies "stickered" onto cheap products. The point is to PROTECT, not INSURE. If you want an insurance policy, go to your local big-box store and get a regular $3 power strip then go to your insurance agent and schedule out a insurance policy. If you want to PROTECT your equipment... buy this.
No problem setting up the DVD player, and it does a great job. We got it a couple of weeks before Christmas '01 and have played it almost every day. Flawless performance, nice features. We chose black to match our other components. The picture made our 9 year old 31" TV look terrific! We have a DISH satellite connection and this blows the doors off of that. VHS now looks cheesy. I don't know if that is the DVD or the player, but we're very satisfied with the performance.There are several cable options for connecting to the TV. Everything was very simple. The display dims after about 5 minutes to act as a kind of screen saver. We've played CD, CD-R and DVDs in it. The only odd thing is that the red display light is "ON" when the unit is off. It goes out when you turn it on.This was our first DVD, and we opted for the progressive scan so we can use it with the wide screen coming next Christmas ;-) Given the performance we have now I can't wait to see what it looks like on that.I agree that the remote could use some work. I don't like having to use a switch to control the volume then switch back to make DVD selections. Most of the buttons aren't used, and they should have put the numbers at the bottom, not top. The various controls for FF, REV, pause/play need to be changed to be more in line with other remotes. Don't let that stop you from buying it, though. it just takes a little getting used to. (Why can't all of these manufacturers have ONE frequency and agree on a standard so I don't have to have a basket of remote controls in the room!) But it can't be too bad since my 6 year old was able to figure it out without any help from me.---------------5 Months later and we're still very satisified. I've even learned how to use the remote, although still no kind words for it. The unit hasn't even hiccuped since we got it. It does a very good job. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
My primary demand was for the unit to allow me to configure my own route, taking the roads I want, instead of it doing it for me. The software provided allows me to do that exact thing on my computer, to be uploaded to the unit for use.I bighly recommend this unit to others.
It a great camera for beginners! And trust me it take beautiful picture and I printed a 8x10 and the picture look real sharp. I also e-mail my family member and they too enjoy the pictures.So far the experience been great ! I was looking for Kodak DX3600 but it was replace with Kodak DX3900. Consumer Report rate it pretty good that why I had to check it out. You will need to buy more memory because they only give you 8MB but for me that doesn`t matter. So if you looking for camera this one it !!
Points worked as expected & were received in time, no issues, good deal, it's OK if you want to take the risk!
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 got frustrated taking pictures and not being able see what I was getting in the viewfinder. And I was even more frustrated with the shutter lag. There was no choice. I had to move up to an SLR. I read everything, and spoke to top commercial and news photographers about what to get. They naturally, chose top of the line Canons and Nikons. When the D70 came out, I tried it and fell in love with it. You flick a switch and it's on. Hit the shutter and you have an instant picture. Of course the quality is supurb, but what makes it a joy is that it's easier to use than a prosumer digital camera. I started off with the kit lens and within two weeks moved up to the Vibration-Reduction 24-120 lens. It's slower than the kit lens, but the vibration reduction compensates for it. News photographers have told me that the D-70 works as well as their top of the line Nikons, but they wouldn't use one because it isn't built to take the beating they give their cameras. Once you get the camera, you won't be able to put it down. It makes me wonder what Nikon will come out with next.
Little smaller than Lowepro 200 (which is $15-$20 more than this) but easily accomodate a SLR kit. I've packed following in my Lowepro 100 :- Canon 10D body with 17-40mm f/4 L lens attached- Canon 420EX Flash- Canon 55-200mm USM lens- Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens- Some more small stuffs like Omini bounce , chargerApart from this you could keep all you flash cards , wires in the front zip.Sorry but you can't accomodate any more stuffs in the bag. If you have more lenses or body then you should go for Lowepro 200. But I belive most of the ametures use to have a body + 2lenses+ Flash. This bag should be perfect for that.High quality materials.Cons : So far I've not found anything
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.
Overall the remote works very well. Took about 20 minutes to get the basics down, another 1 or so to tweak it for my needs.The software needs work. I wish the programming would be object based meaning dragging tasks to certain position rather than clicking on the up/down one by one. That took forever.
I'm an unabashedly big fan of HP inkjet printers. I have found their color management drivers, not to mention their ease of connectivity, to be completely conducive to excellent output. The quality is obviously superior to HP's chief injet rival, Epson.This printer is no exception. Aside from the somewhat obscure color cartridges (my local suppliers don't stock a lot of them because they're only used in three other printers), I've found nothing to complain about in the two months I've been using it.The printer is truly whisper silent, and it's massively faster than my old HP 890. I print on odd sizes of paper, so I love the fact that I can now do special jobs without having to go to a service bureau to make tabloid and larger sizes. The onboard memory is sufficiently large to allow me to dump really complicated graphical files without tying up my CPU. As an example, a full-color, legal-sized flyer with multiple graphical layers used to take something on the order of 12 minutes to send to the printer and print. Now it's a matter of 3-5 minutes. True, some the speed increase is that this printer connects through a USB port, but I suspect that even if I hooked it up with the parallel connection, there'd be a massive improvement in speed. At any rate, I used to sometimes crash my computer if I tried to do smething else while a complicated project was printing. Now, nothing I do outside of starting a 3-D game will shake my system.I cannot recommend this machine enough. However, you should take a look at the 1220Cxi version, just in case you need the added PostScript flexibility.
I purchased this remote in the hopes I could stop keeping track of 4-5 remotes everytime I wanted to watch TV/DVD/DVR. This remote has accomplished that. Setup was simple if not quick. The cool thing is that you can customize nearly everything so if a button/command doesn't show up right away (rare) you can program it in. You just use the remote you have to tell the 880 what to do. It's really simple.Setup did take some time but I thought it was pretty intuitive and easy. Battery life is pretty good...I usually use it for nearly a month before I need to recharge it.The only negative I have is that sometimes I notice a slight lag between when I push a button and when the device reacts. I've really only noticed it on my DVR/DVD Recorder so it may have something to do with it.Overall I'm pretty happy with this purchase.
I couldn't visualize how big this Wescott Scrim Jim frame was until I assembled it, even though I knew the dimensions. It's big. I love it. The frame assembles quickly, is rigid once the fabric is installed and is very, very light. I purchased the 3/4 stop fabric, scrim jim clamps and bag to go along with the frame and I have to say, I'm quite pleased. The beauty is in the wide variety of light modifiers that will mount on the frame -- making it one of the most versatile modifiers in my lighting arsenal. The price is cheap compared to several of the other brand large scrims.
[Update: Notice that this player is already commanding a premium price. ATRAC is dead, and Sony and Panasonic are phasing out personal CD players. Sony no longer even makes a single-battery model. But what's left in the marketplace is sheer junk (don't be misled by the $20-30 price tags for GPX, Audio Solutions, Colby, J-Win, and all the other "generic" excuses for CD players). If you still want a CD player, now may be your last chance. Sony's DN340 is the best that's still available, and even that is going above retail.]If you have a good portable CD player, hang on to it. Of the models currently advertised on Amazon as best-sellers--Colby, J-Win, Emerson--they're at best very temporary solutions, sure to fail in short order, to consume batteries voraciously, to skip and play erratically, to be deficient in volume. Only the Sony DN series is worth considering, even at twice the price of the others (including the more basic Sony models) and even if you have no interest in ATRAC/AM/FM/TV/Weather capabilities. Unfortunately, these features slow down and complicate operation (I still find it quickest to turn off the machine by simply opening and closing the lid). But most importantly, the Sony continues to work when the others fail. Moreover, Sony's getting the machine to run efficiently on a single AA battery is in itself a minor breath-through, practically making AC operation beside the point.It's clear that manufacturers are no longer attending to CD player technology with any commitment, but if you're still a fan of the format, this line of Sony players is probably your best (maybe your last) hope. I'm not sure I understand why the compression features of the machine would appeal to some users more than an MP3 player, but if that's the trade-off for a decent CD player I'll put up with them.
Cable works great and I dare anyone to tell me that spending anymore on a higher end cable will somehow make my picture look better out of my PS3 or 360 Elite on 1080p LCD because they would be full of s***. This is the way to go folks, don't be suckered into a sales pitch that more expensive on an HDMI cable means better. Click, add to cart, purchase.
The laptop is just too good. Excellent audio and video and makes up a good cinemascope screen and good theater like environment for watching DVDs.Connects to wi-fi network with ease.Portability also good but some may not like the 15&quot; WXGA screen which makes the laptop look lil big but then if you go for a lesser screen you clearly lose the clarity.Keyboard is springy and not hard like other laptops but I would buy an additional set of mouse and keyboard.I found the DVD drive to be too gentle and sometimes fear if that would come out if I use a bit of force.Overall it is my dream machine and hope it would be the same for you too.Happy Toshiba-ing
Purchased for my son. Easy process to order and received almost immediately. Great price and easier than going to the store.
My sons High School computer will be his to keep after graduation. It did not have this base attached when he received it. Glad to have found this.
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These cables were a steal under what you would pay for the same product at your local tech store. I would definitely buy from again.
The sound is fantastic from these headphones. One of the earpieces started coming off and I had to glue it back on, but other than that it is a bargain!!
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!!!!!
I bought a cheap telephoto zoom lens that I wouldn't worry about if I was taking my canon 60d on rugged terrain. I bought this UV filter with it. I haven't have any problems with glare on it like some have had. It's really just there to help my piece of mind when I take my camera out.
NEC ... is great..., by the way. ... so don't even hesitate to buy it. I am so glad I found this beatiful monitor in black on Amazon. ... My eyes never feel strained. One of my best purchases.
This card has worked perfect with no problems since I got it around a year ago. I was going to get some no-name card but I've read about problems with cards like that. I ended getting a D-Link router (the 604) since this card worked so well and that has been great too.
this is a great product for e-mailing videos or pictures to family and friends, but the only problem is keeping it up right! The little stand falls over everytime you try to move it, so I just keep it on my desk instead of on the cpu. Great product, though.
This boombox fits just what I wanted it for at work: Radio, cassette, CD, and small enough to fit in my workspace. Perfect for me.
This thing is a great value if money and size is a factor. It's perfect for low-volume music listening in the office (also cheap enough to lose). Music sounds a little bit canned at higher volume but it's not fair for it to perform at that level... Go for Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 or Logitech Z-2300 if you need a system to rock your boss off his chair.. at a price (LITERALLY)!I got this stuff as a gift for applying for a cambridge soundworks credit card in 2002 (Nothing is better than free ?!). I've tried several speakers since then but nothing in the $50-80 range can come close to her performance in terms of producing crispy and warm sound. The sub is small enough to hide under the cabinet but it does need some fine-tune to blend into the sats.Overall, it deserves five stars in the below $80 class of pc speakers.
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.
I looked into getting a network hard drive to attach to my home network for backing up data. I wanted something that could be visible from any computer on the network (with access rights). What I found available was disappointing.Most of the available systems either costs thousands of dollars, or were cheap and had no redundancy. When I came across the terastation line, I was pleasantly surprised.The biggest positive I found that separated these units from the other less expensive ones is the fact that they have gigabit network interfaces built in. I run a gigabit network, and gigabit is fantastic with respect to transfer speeds. To give you any idea how fast gigabit can be, some systems can transfer files via gigabit network faster than it can write to it's own internal hard drive! I wanted to make sure my centralized file storage device wasn't a limiting factor in the performance of my home network. Having one that had only 10/100 built in would make it so.The other thing I liked was that it has four drives in it, and the array is customizable either four visible/useable drives, a pair of mirrored drives, or a RAID 5 array - one large drive that is 3/4 the total size of the sum of the drives. a 1.0GB terastation gives ~750GB of space. RAID 5 gives the best of both worlds so that's what I wanted to go with. The only downside to RAID 5 is the apparent loss of performance that some users report.A performance loss that I expected, that never materialized is the fact that there is no built in file defragmentation utility. PC hard drives that have constant file addition/deletion need periodic defragmenting (removal of spaces that exist between files on the drive). Fragmentation decreases system performance and can cause a computer to become buggy and even cause freezes or lockups. I expected to see this problem over time on my terastation.That's where this system excels. PCs use a different type of filesystem (the way the files are organized, as well as written to the disk). This system uses a filesystem called XFS, which has an inherent automatic defragmenting system as part of the filesystem - and thus never needs manual defragmenting like a PC does.The one thing I would change if I had the chance is that I would have purchased the 'Home Server' version of this device. This version includes streaming media software built into the firmware that allows for the unit to play the media to either a computer, or another device that Buffalo makes called a LinkTheater. This device is essentially a DVD player that has a built-in connection to the TeraStation for use as a streaming media store. Maybe someday I'll upgrade because most of the files I keep on my TeraStation are family photos and home videos. Things that would be really nice to be able to stream to the TV when the family's all together for the holidays.While this might not be the best system for business users, for the price, home users can't even come close to the features at this pricepoint. The closest match is Iomega's new 200d drive, which similarly equipped runs well over $2000.
I ordered the iomega data storage system to replace the one I had. Ihad quetions for the seller and she promptly replied back. I received the order within the week. The item came well packed and works great! I would definitely buy from this seller again! The iomega peerless came with a 20gig cartridge hasplenty of storage for my files. The iomega is a great way to save files. It also allows you to keep files away from hackers utilizing the removable cartridge!
These make the best labels I have ever seen. They stick very well, and last a long time.
Very happy with this purchase. i ordered it it came 3 or 4 days later. it worked car was brand new.
The Good:You get a fast (f/2.8) and SHARP lens at a focal length that makes this just about perfect for leaving on the camera full-time. Some reviews make mention of field curvature, which results in blurred corners. I've seen no evidence of this. Center sharpness is excellent, borders are very good, and corners are good. Contrast and color are very good.The Bad:Focus speed is average. Focus accuracy will depend largely on the camera body, but on a 350d it is good (low light) to very good (bright light).The Ugly:Focus noise is LOUD; it emits a high pitched whine that can detract from shooting. This brings the score down to 4 points.Summary:You'll not find a sharper lens at this price. Live with the focus noise and enjoy amazingly sharp photos with nice contrast and color. Construction quality is average, but that's to be expected at this price.
Once it is configured, it works. But configuring the device can become a major headache. I own a WRT54G linksys router. Anticipating firmware issues, I updated the firmware in my router. Big mistake! Turns out that the range expander has "stability problems" (to quote Linksys tech support) with all but one version of firmware for the WRT54G. I had to install an old version of the WRT54G firmware that could only be accessed through Linksys' ftp web site. This is bad enough. However, what really has me steamed is the three hours I spent on the phone with Linksys tech support before I was referred to a tech specialist who finally came clean about the firmware problems with their products. Shame, shame Linksys.Update your online knowledge base with detailed directions for installing the older firmware on the WRT54G--and instruct your tech support people regarding the problem.
I originally bought this mouse for myself and made the mistake of showing it to my wife. Well I then had to buy myself another because I lost the first one to the boss. Great product, easy to setup and use.
I purchased an Archos 605 160 GB WiFi for Christmas. It sync'd with my computer once and after that I received an error message stating the device had malfunctioned. I had to return it and I'm still waiting for my credit card to be refunded. Terrible purchase, don't do it!!!!
these are great head phone the bass is perfect and despite what every one else said these head phones are great...they are light, durable and stylish. i love them and when they break (wich is gonna be in a long time) im gonna get the same head phones until they either die out or i die..i would recomend these head phones to ANY ONE that listens to music on a portable CD player or any thing like it
Does exactly what I want - allows me to prop up my Xoom without a bulky portfolio case. Fits perfectly with my BoxWave cover. Easy to pack, lightweight, adjustable.
Product lasted 5 months and broke, warranty good up to 90 days.Spend a bit more and get a better transmitter.
This is absolutely a great buy. I had it up and running in 5 minutes. Plugged it in, connected to my cable router and I was surfing the Net immediately. Highly recommended!!
Beat the prices offered on other sites by a lot. Works fine. Fast shipping, although each item ordered was sent separately.
This is my first real tripod since I got serious about photography. Its not the lightest out there, but its weight to quality ratio is probably one of the best. Good price and build quality. I will probably buy another tripod for traveling, as this one combined with a good head, will weigh in on you on long trips.
The best USB thumb drive I've owned. Enough memory to meet my needs. I'll probably buy another.Pros:- U3: could live without it but having Skype, Firefox (and Favorites), FileZilla, OpenOffice, Yahoo IM etc. configured and ready to go on any Windows PC I pop this into is a "nice to have".- Plenty of memory for quickly moving big files like movies from laptop to laptop.- Enough extra memory to install an entire Linux OS installation (I use PuppyLinux) on its own partition. I can boot from this Linux partition right into PuppyLinux and have both an entirely secure OS (firewall and all) and all my apps (OpenOffice, GIMP, Skype, Firefox, Thunderbird, Yahoo IM) favorites, IDs/passwords ready to go. Really pretty amazing.- I've broken a few of these plastic USB drives so the titanium shell is really appreciated. But, I've lost a lot of those removable caps so the absence of a cap and the retractability is really well done.Booting these thumb drives to your own custom Linux installation on a random or unknown PC is the best alternative for travellers who rely on various PCs as they move around.In my opinion, it's the only secure solution short of carrying your own laptop. I like this alternative for banking etc. while on the road. I simply don't trust others to keep their PCs clean of malware or key loggers so I'm hesitant to use friends/public PCs for anything important that would demand a secure solution.
I'm sorry I bought this product. The sound is not that good and I keep hearing a cracking sound from time to time. I guess I'll have to live with it.
GMP WF748-UI 54 Mbps Wireless USB AdapterExcellent. I have used this product for at least three years and have been very satisfied with its performance and range. Because of this I have provided it for several of my clients and customers.
Having previously purchasedSony Optiarc USB 2.0 Slim Portable DVD Writer, DRX-S90U, I became aware of two issues:1. This drive requires two USB connections (one exclusively for data, the other for power), and my notebook computer has two connections, leaving no room for anything else such as a USB mouse.2. The USB cables on the drive are no more than 9 inches long, from the back of the box, to the end of the plastic on the USB connectors. The USB sockets on my notebook are on the right-side where my mouse sits.After looking at various USB mini hubs, I settled on this Belkin USB Thumb Hub, and it's exactly what I needed. One of the most important features, is this thumb hub can receive external power by the included power cable. This is an issue often encountered, when the power supplied from USB alone is inadequate to meet demand. The Sony Portable DVD Writer needs the power supplied by both USB ports to run, splitting one USB port with a hub is inadequate. This is why I highly recommend the Belkin USB Thumb Hub.As previously mentioned, the Sony Portable DVD Writer has very short plugs (designed for travel). While not directly mentioned in the description for the Belkin USB Thumb Hub, it does come with an USB extension cable, which is 8.5 inches from plastic to plastic. This is adequate for travel, but if you're planning on using the Sony Portable DVD Writer at home on your desk, you may want to consider buyingBelkin USB 2.0 Extension 6ft Cableas well. I like to mount my external drives on the underside of my desktop, where they are easily accessible, but won't get in the way. This may be something to consider.
How do you live without a radio in the shower? I can't. This one does exactly what I need. It is sealed, so dripping water won't hurt it, and the sound is good for both talk and music for a radio of its size. Most important, I would repurchase this product.
Our FR114P was damaged by a lightening surge, and Netgear replaced it under warranty. I surge-protected the second one and we have used it for several years. This is a reliable unit and very easy to use. I have recommended it to friends, who were equally pleased. I also bought several for our portable LANs at work, and those have functioned beautifully, too. In summary, this is a great product that I highly recommend to those looking for a foolproof and easy to use cable/DSL router with robust firewall.
I'd never had a Harmony before and bought it for myself because a friend of mine has one. I'm a woman, in my mid 60's although I am fairly savvy about computers, etc. I love the thing. Having read reviews of all the other models, I chose the 670 because it sounded like it was the most reliable. I may be a bit more technically inclined than some other reviewers here, but certainly less than some who are fascinated with any kind of new techie toy out there. I found it very easy to program. If you read the instructions. It takes just a bit of repetition to remember where the appropriate buttons are. I have a Tivo, and those buttons are the ones I access more than any others. When we had a power outage recently the 670 lost the TV on/off command, but I turned on the TV once by hand and we were back in business again. I also find that the 670 buttons are very sensitive - a good thing. A light touch is all that's needed to send the command. And I LOVE the fact that I press the TV button and everything comes on - the TV, my speakers - and the Tivo I programmed to be always on. Initially it turned it off when I turned off the TV, but as Tivo users know, you need it on all the time to receive and send information. I did have to go to the Harmony website to fig
Exactly what I need at an incredible low price. The Targis looks new and performs as new. I have tested it on My new Acer Aspire One (shortened Linux OS) and on my new Eee PC 1000 (XP Home OS). It's like the Targus was made for these little Wi-Fi/built in camera computers. Now I can easily install programs, view DVD's, save data to CD's, listen to music on CD, and view photographs stored on CD's - anywhere. And when I don't need an optical drive - like when going to a cafe or library Hot Spot, I just leave it home and travel lite. This combo is so cool.
After reading all of the positive reviews I thought I'd try these Klipsch Quintet IIs. The reviews are correct. They are very clean sounding. Not much bass ability at all, but they shouldn't at their size. A good sub will take that role.They have very low distortion and will outplay any Bose setup I've yet heard. They aren't as powerful as my Athena 4 AS-B1s and AS-C1 center channel setup but they are a fraction of their size. They can play very loudly.I hung the 3 front speakers from the ceiling (DIY strap for the center channel speaker) on top of our screen and the imaging is really first rate. I am very happy with these speakers. We purchased them from Vanns, and I was impressed with their speed of delivery and good price.
This product was okay at first, and after about 2 months, it sucked. It doesn't have amazing sound quality and it isn't very durable. The bass is terrible, it just vibrates and after about 2 and a half months the charger in the front broke. Then I had to use the wire which is very annoying. It is not worth the $37.00!
I picked out two wide angle lenses for my wife's birthday for her Canon Eos 1000D XL SLR camera! The Digital 0.45X Professional Wide Angle Lens 58 MM with Macro High Definition and the 0.42X FISHEYE LENS W/ MACRO FOR CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL [Camera]? Both came up as lenses for her camera but neither actually fit onto the Canon's connector?
I am very happy with the delivery of this product. Every thing went very well.
I build my own computers and for family and friends as needed. I researched several for the purpose of building a quiter gaming case for family use than the one we had which enclosed several 80mm fans and still gave the option of a side mounted fan and a window to show off the inner workings or even give you the peace of mind to make sure your fans still work and maybe that everything is still there. Well, anyway, this case has the power supply mounted on the bottom which allows for the top to house the 200mm fan which has 3 speed settings and is almost silent on the high setting even.The P/S being mounted on the bottom allows for cool air that falls to be pulled through it and not cause premature wear and heat related shutdowns with that particular device. I have always considered the bottom of a vertical case to be better than the top for a power supply since many bulk manufacturers use only the fan in the P/S to pull heat out and this "cheap trick" significantly shortens the life of computer hardware by not allowing heat out of the case except through the unit which makes it even hotter. Power supplies and hard drives die early because of heat problems almost exclusively. The fans in this case are more than adequate to provide enough circulation with very little noise and plenty of room to expand and work. The case is also very light in weight as it is mostly made of aluminum. The handy tray on top works well for holding anything from ink pens to screws while working on the case.It looks very well built and I must say that it is even better than the pictures can show. Combined with a good power supply, this case is an excellent start to a new system or, as in my case, a very welcome and fully featured upgrade to an existing system. The only thing lacking, which doesn't really bother me that much but may others if it is a feature that you feel you really need, is that it does not have a removable motherboard tray meaning that you will have to do most of the work while it is installed in the case. This is an extraordinary product for the price and a very nice step in the case industry for Antec.
The camera holster is great. Slightly smaller than I expected but my camera still fits (barely). I would recommend getting the longer bag if you have a zoom larger than 200... It fits, but it's tight.
Totally agree with comments aboveMy mouse comes with USB plug, everything was working fine till about one month ago it started messing with USB ports. Now I can not use any flash memory sticks without unplugging my mouse at first, if mouse is plugged in, computer crashes immediately. I tried to reinstall mouse software several times, but it made everything even worse and it seems I will have to reinstall Windows now.Don't use it even if someone gives it to you for free.
Good seller and fast delivery. I ordered the wrong item but was able to return it without any problems. Would order again when needed.
the whole idea behind my buying this item was to control my entire home theater system. after struggling with the information install it was discovered that the kameleon DOES NOT SUPPORT ANY DVD RECORDERS. be aware of this before plunking down any money for this item....very disappointing...
When I hooked the speakers up I didn't really notice that much of a difference in terms of positional audio when compared to my home theater system. Obviously I accounted for the scale and kept the fact that they were computer speakers in mind, but still I thought there was something lacking.Then I bought Call of Duty and my whole opinion changed. Bullets would whizz past my head from the front, the sides, and behind and unlike watching a movie in which you are stuck in a fixed position while things happen around you, whenever i would move around the audio would adjust to my positioning. For instance, if i were facing one direction with bullets coming at me and turned to the right, the source of the bullets would in turn move to my left field of hearing. AWESOME. And when you think of the price point, you're getting a lot for your money. However, before you buy you should make sure that you have a sound card capable of handling surround sound. The machine I used had an Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 card with seperate inputs for each speaker.
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.
I bought the TravelSync so I could backup the photos from my camera without carrying a laptop on a recent trip. It worked great. This is a very handy gadget. The first one I ordered would not turn on so I returned it to Amazon and ordered another one which worked great. The return to Amazon was easy and quick. I am pleased with both the TravelSync and the service from Amazon
This unit has great sound and quite a punch. 22 Watt RMS, twin possition BBE processing for nice mids. But the biggest drawback is the quality of the unit itself. First off, the magic flap idea is unique. But the first problem I had is that it wouldn't always flip open for use, but continue to play. Next, All of a sudden all it would do is play the disc, and never even eject. I was stuck listening to the same disc for a couple of days. Then it just quit working all together. When I contacted Aiwa, They informed me that I was just days past the end of my warranty. It would therfore cost me 99.00 to get it fixed. End of story.This unit is either going in the trash, or I am going to send back to the manufacturer so they can shove it where they may. I will never buy another product from this company. And I would advise anyone I know to do the same. If you ask me, they don't deserve anyone's money.
Over all this product does its job. For the price it is EXCELLENT. I have mine attached to a very large UPS backup battery and the voltage appears very steady; never wavering more than a volt.
I just got mine yesterday and I can honestly tell you this is a verycheaply made product.Very, very disappointing.I researched these heavily on Amazon and thought I was getting a quality product.I also have Bang & Olufsen, Apple and Bose headphones and ALL are vastly superior in terms of product quality.The Shure product is very flimsy and cheaply constructed.I will resell these if I can and go back to Bose.I have no issues with the seller. They were 5*.Unfortunately headphones are NON-REFUNDABLE because of hygiene issues.Completely understandable.NOTE TO OTHER BUYERS: Read the fine print.
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.
It's worth the money. Great gift for kids who loves music.
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 run Vista 64 bit, Linksys didn't have a driver that worked, so I had to do a little bit of internet research to find the proper driver. Once I did that, worked like a charm. Good price too.
If you are looking for a solid, entry-level progressive scan player it's hard to go wrong at this price. Add in the ability to play a wide variety of video and audio disc formats and the value is undisputable. This is much more than a bare-bones player. Just in case it's not absolutely clear from the product description, be aware that you do need an HDTV (or progressive-scan enabled TV) to take full advantage of this unit's capabilities. But don't let that stop you. When you do purchase that HDTV you'll be ready to go.
My tv only has one RF input. Chances are, yours does too if you are here. I hooked the splitter to the tv and was able to hook up 3 videogame systems to my tv via this adapter. If you are wondering how to hook up multiple devices your tv, this is it. Just hook the Channel Plus up to your tv and then you have 4 additional spots that you can hook devices to the splitter. It was cheap too which was nice.
Reliable SD card if you don't need a lot of storage. I've purchased a few Sandisk SD cards and I've never experienced any problems or loss of data.
As a retired ITT I really appreciate the simplicity, and quality of this Ethernet switching box.I have numerous, non-WiFi, devices that I've hooked up to it. Prior to this I always turned my modemor WiFi router off when I was not using it, now I don't have to. Knowing that the most damagingthing to electronic equipment is the On/Off switch, and the power surges that they create this isan excellent device to prevent that. With 3 devices hooked up, an one spigot left empty, I can leavemy Router/Modem turned on all day without leaving my PC's suseptable to Internet hacking. I leaveone spigot empty so I have an OFF position for the Internet. That's why I only gave it 4 stars becauseI had to use a spigot for OFF, I would have preferred an off position on the switch.
These cables don't work. I bought 2 and both don't work. Tried on three computers, nothing. Don't get ripped off buying these duds.
This is an excellent choice if you're interested in close-up and macrophotography -- it's sharp corner-to-corner, and you get life-size photos down to the size of a large bug. Usually you end up focusing macro shots manually, and the Tamron manual focus ring travels about 270 degrees, giving lots of smooth fine-tuning capability.For portraits and medium telephoto shots, the autofocus capability works well but it's audible. You can set a limiting switch so that it won't hunt through the entire range, from 8" to infinity. It's easy to switch from autofocus to manual by feel -- you can do it without moving your eye from the viewfinder.There are probably better choices if you want to do portraits first and macrophotography second -- Canon's 100mm and Sigma's 105mm macros, in particular, but the Tamron is an excellent choice for macro work.The lens body is plastic, so it's lighter than OEM lenses from Canon & Nikon. The light weight makes one wonder about how rugged it is, but it feels well put together, and anyway you shouldn't be using a lens to drive nails.Note that the 90mm designation applies only to full frame SLRs. On digital SLRs like the Canon 300D & 350D or the Nikon D50 & D70, the lens gives you an effecive focal length of about 130mm. So you get a bit more working distance for macro subjects, but you may have to stand back too far from the subject for portraiture.
2 days of my husband using this idem on his key chain it broke. Very expensive disappointment. Easy to use. Need now to find a replacement piece.
This player skips relentlessly with cd-r's. This model is outdated now.
While this turntable will play your records, the audio quality leaves a lot to be desired. To me it sounded like it was being played underwater and this was through my venerable stereo system that sounded great with my old turntable (which finally ground to a halt). Granted, this is about the most inexpensive turntable available and you get what you pay for.Also, if you are looking for the option of switching in a better cartridge, this is not the turntable for you. It was difficult to determine that from the sketchy information available for this product. If you are shopping for an inexpensive turntable, you are better off to pay a little more and get the Technics (Panasonic) SL-BD20D which does have a P-mount on the tone arm, and though I admit I haven't actually auditioned that product, must sound better than this &quot;bag over the head&quot; piece of plastic.
I have been using mine for 4 months, and it has never let me down. I don't really care about the wireless link capability. I would rather have it connected by cables for a better transfer qulaity. I have dubbed without problems, and also copied from my camcorder. All DVD's that I have made play on any other DVD player that I have tried them on. There is nothing negative about the unit.
Each year I purchase a couple of these cameras for our snorkeling trips or just horsing around in the pool. They take great pics, have a rubberband type handle so you don't loose them in the water, and they're very inexpensive. Especially great for kids to use.
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!!!
I AM HAPPY I GOT THIS 8 GB USB IT IS GREAT ON SAVING THINGS WITH IT. SMALL AND EASY TO USE
Nice lens, but the glass rattles too much within the frame and is really quite annoying.
this was a good product. easy setup and works!!! the range was over 70ft with strong signalstimely delivery and good packaging. would recommend
And it's still working in great condition. Sound quality is very good. I tried to cheep $2 one's before. it's worth paying a little more for this one
This would work great with a variety of tablets. Holds the tablet well. It was a great purchase and would probably order more in the future.
Tired of dragging my notebook over to the TV every time I wanted to watch a DIVX file, I decided to give this player a try. To my delight, it played all DIVX, +R and +RW discs right out of the box with no quibble, BEFORE the firmware upgrade was applied. The quality of the DIVX playback depended on the quality of the encode, and an 80 minute movie compressed down to one 700MB CD is very close to DVD quality, IMO. This player is an awesome value, at $70, especially if you remember that the big selling point of this player is CONVENIENCE--being able to play a great variety of formats in one unit.
We received this LCD TV promtly and in perfect condition! We would order online again anytime.
I spent a lifetime reviewing products as "The Gadget Guru" for the NBC Today Show, USA Today, my Syndicated Newspaper Column and numerous magazines and syndicated TV shows. Needless to say that over my career I reviewed thousands of new products. While I used to receive samples from the manufacturers, since my retirement I now purchase these items. When this unit was announced, I was thinking it was too good to be true and decided to purchase one through Amazon.I have a very complicated home theater system where my TV is used as a monitor and I have numerous components including a DirecTV HD Tivo and a ReplayTV via cable as well as a DVD and a VCR. Everything is routed via an audio receiver. While I have used just about every other universal remote on the planet, none of them were truly noteworthy. Yes, there were some that costs thousands of dollars, but not all of us can afford those. This is why I was looking forward to putting this one through its paces.I reviewed other Harmony remotes in the past, but they were when the company was in its infancy and while they had a great concept, its products needed to mature. Harmony was recently purchased by Logitech and the result is a remote, that once it's setup, is the best I have ever used.The setup is both good and bad and those lacking in computer skills may seem a bit overwhelmed. But, the tech support number is clearly printed in the included brochure and the techs are very good about walking users through the setup steps.What separates Harmony Remotes from most others is that instead of having a chip that includes remote codes, or having to learn remote codes manually, it connects to the Internet via your computer to capture the codes for your equipment. The on-screen interface is fairly simply and walks you through step by step and asks questions pertaining to your specific setup. You will need to have the model numbers of every component to be controlled by this device. (They are usually on front of each device). Be prepared to spend at least a couple of hours for the initial setup. What I really like about this system is that if you purchase a new piece of equipment and the code is not built into a standard learning remote control, it can be a real pain to setup. Since they keep a database of every new component online, it will not become quickly antiquated. Also, unlike other universal remote controls, it's not a problem if you lose your instruction book since setup and modifications are performed online. This is a real plus!Here's what separates this remote from the others. Instead of having buttons to go to specific components and then displaying another list of commands this model treats your components in a "lifestyle" fashion. Once setup, you simple press a button to Watch TV, Watch DirecTV, Watch a DVD, Listen to a CD, etc. A single press of a button triggers a series of macros that automatically deliver the proper settings. Even better, all the lables can be easily changed to make it easy for even the most technophobic to use. Once it is setup with your components, even the most primitive user will have no problem using a complicated home theater system. This device could save marriages!Even better, you can add up to 16 favorite channels for each tuning device that can be accessed with a press of two buttons and is individualized for each component. I don't know about you, but with all the offerings via Satellite or Cable, I can't remember all the channel numbers. Although each device has an on-screen guide, it can take quite a bit a time to scroll through to find the desired channel. With the Favorite Function on this unit, you can give each device its own list of channels. So, for my DirecTV, I entered my most watched channels and did the same for my ReplayTV cable box.It even allows you to add Icons so that you can simply press on NBC, CNBC, HBO, etc., and it automatically goes to that channel.Also, it's rechargable, so there's no need to constantly change batteries. Even better, it has a sensor in it that not only automatically turns off the screen to save battery life, it automatically activates as soon as you pick it up so it's great for dimly lit home theater setups.The only feature I wish they would have included was a Remote Control Locator function that would allow you to press a button on the charging base and have it "beep" the remote.All in all, considering the full functionality of this unit, I give it my highest recommendations.
Great quality, easy to use. Gives sharp, clear photos! I would recommend this lens to anyone wanting to upgrade their photos to high quality results.
I recd the package right away. We took it on vacation to the beach and it was so easy to use and it took great videos. So light in weight, we had people asking us all the time what type of camera was it and where could they get it. Would recommend to anyone that wants a reasonable lightweight camera to take on vacation to film the kids.
Earlier this year on a trip to the UK with my six year old son, we found that his binoculars had been broken in transit. A pair of small binoculars seemed the obvious choice to replace them, and we examined several pairs, but he was taken by the Minox 8x25 Macroscope. Small and compact, it fit perfectly into his hand and clipped onto his belt when not in use. Furthermore, the optics looked superior to the binoculars we had tried, so we decided on it.I was glad we did! He took his new Macroscope everywhere, using it to watch lizards, butterflies and dragonflies as well as seals and birds. This was a family holiday, and after a while I found that I was leaving behind my Leicas in the knowledge that I could always pinch the Minox if we ran into something unusual, so I ended up using it to check through gull flocks, confirm the identity of buzzards, examine butterflies and even do a bit of private seawatching while everyone else was in the Minack Theatre. Together, we enjoyed excellent views of a Peregrine harassing Rock Doves as we scrambled down a rock face where binoculars would have been out of the question. My conclusion is that the Minox Macroscope is both a good primary optic for kids as well as a handy tool to take on a walk when binoculars are just that little bit too bulky. I was very impressed by the optical quality, which was far superior to the similar sized, similar priced 8 x 25 binoculars we had tried. I wear spectacles and had no problem with the eye relief on the Macroscope - something that can be a problem with the smaller binoculars. The focussing wheel is well designed too - it takes just a short turn to focus, something that lends itself to use by children. I lead bird tours and on the basis of the optics of the Macroscope, I would be keen to try some Minox binoculars for myself.Highly recommended for wildlife watching and casual birding!Chris Sharpe, 9 November 2009
the product is good,it works well ,i will recomemd to others.
Even with the help of the helpful Sony tech support guy it took 30+ minutes to set the software up to broadcast through my router. I had spent over an hour on it myself. Now the second problem is setting up a computer in another location to receive the signal. Buy this if you love tinkering with obscure Internet settings. The instructions do not even clearly tell you what information should go into which field in the "easy"(!) setup.I will likely get this working someday, after phoning tech support again - weekdays before 9 pm EST - when I am working here on the west coast. But as a busy person, I am contemplating returning the unit as it has wasted so much of my time in setting it up. When they come up with a truly "easy" setup, it might be worth buying. I am not enough of a tv addict to put up with the setup headaches.
The Sangean ATS-909 has two features you won't find anywhere else:1. RDS. This great feature automatically displays the call letters of many FM stations. Not every FM station uses RDS, but nearly half of the stations in Greater Los Angeles do transmit RDS on their subcarrier. If they don't, you can manually enter your own display of the call letters.2. 306 memory presets - with virtually every popular shortwave station already pre-programmed with name of country. Wow! What an easy way to get started in shortwave.The Sangean ATS-909 is not the be-all and end-all compact shortwave radio. Grundig YB-400 has good sound and is easy to use, but I do not find them to be as durable as Sony products. The Sony ICF-SW7600G or ICF-SW7600GR is well made with synchronous sideband to partially overcome fading. It does help , but it doesn't solve the problem completely. Every shortwave radio has its strengths and weaknesses; that's why I have bought so many. But I am thrilled with the LCD display of station call letters and the many shortwave presets that you will not find anywhere but in the ATS-909.
First things first, the picture in this frame is beautiful. The 720 x 480 resolution and rich color display of this frame beats the earlier generation digital picture frame I have hands down. The display and the price are this frame's strongest attributes, and more than outweigh its negatives. The picture frame's interface can be a little klunky (for lack of a better word), but that characteristic certainly isn't unique to this frame. The software that comes with the frame has been panned in earlier reviews, and, while it is far from robust, it seems to get the job done. The picture frame obviously doesn't have some of the features of higher-end frames (Wi-Fi, etc) but since I bought this for my wife to take to work, that really isn't an issue. One feature that it does have that would be useful in her case is the ability to automatically turn on/off at certain times. To sum it all up, as I said in the title, this is an excellent digital frame at an excellent price.
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 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 bought my Palm m125 less than a month ago. This was my first PDA and it really helped me organize my life, so I was all praises for it.Imagine my disappointment when my Palm just broke down on me today--just a scanty 22 days after purchase! My Palm is now useless; it no longer responds to the stylus or any of the buttons, and I can't even turn it off.Since I'm located in the Philippines, the only support I could get was a chat session with a tech rep. Otherwise I would need to call their Singapore office, and they're not open 24-7. The rep guided me through hard and warm restarts, but still no response from my Palm.In the end, she could do nothing but refer me to the Singapore number and tell me that I would probably have to ship the item to Singapore for repair (MY EXPENSE) after giving them a call (MY EXPENSE). They will send me a replacement unit to use while my unit is being replaced (MY EXPENSE).For what I paid for the Palm, the hassle it has put me through, and the expense of having it repaired, I'm now going to stick to a trusty manual organizer. Daytimer, welcome me back into your loving embrace!
I have had these speakers for over a month attached to a HP dv5t laptop, the sound is absolutely ridiculous compared to some old Boston Acoustics 2.1 speakers i had, the bass is incredible, crisp and booming. because i use it on a laptop the speakers are attached to a 2.1 soundcard only, but with matrix mode the sound becomes almost surround, there is slight distortion. And yes like other ppl have noted there are some occassional popping noises, but that's from the laptop soundcard, i attached the speakers to a desktop with a 5.1 card and the sound is even nicer, no popping yet.I recommend watching for the occassional logitech 15 or 20 dollar rebate which brings the price down to about $35+$17 shipping. Great deal considering msrp is $110.I have a small room and the cables are just the perfect lenght and the sound is terrific.
This was a very good find on Amazon. I have just gone to HiDef and the store I got my TV from had similar cables for $ 30 to $ 40. These were $.19, yes, only 19 cents. It would have been a good buy at $ 19 but for $ .19 it was outstanding. I have installed the cable and it works just the same as the $ 40 from the store (which I returned). I am very happy with this purchase.
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!
real comfy headphones and great sound. the cord is really longggggggg and it can be stretched out more. i use this for my workouts and listening to mp3/watching dvd on my macbook. get you one! a little pricey.
I really like this mouse, and it worked great, right up until a few weeks after I bought the mouse and tried to install the software. The software crashed my computer and would not restart until I finally disconnected the mouse. Now, everytime I try to connect the mouse, it crashes the computer again. The error report that I sent to Microsoft said there was a solution to the problem at [...], but I couldn't find it and I can't get a response from Tech support.
Since I am not fond of the pad of my laptop I decided to get a wireless mouse. This one fit the bill and I love it. Plug it in and go. The USB fits right on the bottom of the mouse so it doesn't get lost. This is a great tool. [...]
I had purchased this keyboard before and spilled coffee on it. The price came down significantly this summer so I decided to get another one. This time the battery wouldn't last more than a day with light usage. I used to charge it weekly. I also have to sit within a couple feet of the USB antenna. Previously I was able to sit on the other side of the room with no trouble. It looks like they are cleaning out the junk in their factory before the next model comes out.
The best bang for your buck, these are the real thing. I wasn't sure at first with the price, but they are of good quality. I use it to run my computer to my TV, I get an HD picture and good sound.
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 DVD player is NOT worth buying. From day 1it had issues. Half the time the DVD door would not open. The other half of the time the DVD player would freeze half way through the movie and then shut down and not come on for at least half an hour. This would also happen when i would turn on the DVDplayer 50% of the time. Do your self a favor and spend a little extra money to avoid total trash and irritation.
Please do not buy any Cyberhome products. You will be extremely sorry if the unit ever requires service.I bought a CH-LVD 712 portable DVD player. It broke in the first month and it took over a month to get an RMA number from them. Then, after about a three week turnaround, the unit came back.It seemed they had fixed the power problem but, when I checked, they had returned a DIFFERENT unit to me with NO SOUND. That was over a month ago and I still haven't been able to get an RMA number despite numerous emails.Please take this to heart and buy a different brand that has a service department that actually CARES about their customers.
I just ordered this camera from Amazon. Yes, I paid a little more for the option of having it ship directly from Amazon (I selected the option "new and used from $..." ) but I prefer to have the Amazon return policy govern this purchase.Like other reviewers, I give this camera a top billing - if for no other reason than because of the wide angle lens. I love shooting wide angle on my digital SLR and being able to do so in a compact "point and shoot" is simply a top priority for me. A note of caution: not all the v-series cameras have the ultra-wide-angle feature, so make sure you read the product specs carefully!I am a little surprised by the negative reviews, given the enthusiastic ones. I think one needs to utilize the Kodak website to take full advantage of everything this camera can do. A full-length user's manual doesn't come in the box, but it is available on-line for reading &/or downloading. There is also an on-line tutorial that walks you through many procedures ...(it's comparable to having a tutor sitting by your side.)I studied both of these at length so that I believe I understand the wonderful potential of this little camera. This will be my fourth digital camera (my third "point and shoot"). Digital cameras are really just specialized computers. I believe it makes sense to re-read the manual every 6 to 12 months... I always learn or re-learn something very useful whenever I do.The Kodak Easyshare v705 is rather unconventional looking, but so was my first digital camera --- a Nikon Coolpix 990 (which is still going strong on a research project in Kenya). Innovation is the name of the game and this time I am going to trust Kodak.
I was disappointed in this tool. I had hoped that it would help with color matching between my systems. Instead it made the colors worst, blues became purple on screen while printing blue on the printers. I think I did everything right, but who knows.Bottom line, it was a waste of money for me as it did the opposite of what I thought t would. Too bad.
Excellent but to be fair there is room for improvement for audiophiles and videophiles.1. Can not do (neither live or playback) dolby digital 5ch. Downgrades feeds to stereo.2. You will be watching downgraded/reprocessed mpeg video. (My crisp clear digital cable feed looses quality when passes through Tivo) Forget about HDTV. You can not Tivo HDTV. On a large screen TV this will obviously be more visible.Here is how it works:You cable or SAT box will process digital feed. Tivo inputs only analog video so digital video will be converted to analog S-Video. Tivo will encode analog input to digital MPEG format and will write it on harddisk. With an indistinctive time lapse, Tivo will read recorded MPEG video and decode it from digital to analog. Analog S-Video will go into TV set. You well end-up loosing quality crips clear video and audio.PS: I still keep my Tivo. ( I bypass TIVO with the help of my reciever when I want to watch movies)
The silver iPod mini was my first foray into the iPod craze. Part of it was to see what all the hype was about and I was not disappointed. It is one of those rare devices that is not only very functional but also generates a huge emotional attachment.I was surprised at the envious looks I was getting, some people even obviously pointed and commented at it.I LOVE the feel of the clickwheel. I did not understand what that was from descriptions until I actually used it so I will try and explain it. When you slide your finger over the round touch wheel it allows you to adjust volume, scroll or do whatever the function you are on. All it takes is a light touch and it can be done in any direction up/down, round and round etc. It is also speed sensitive, meaning it accelerates your scroll the faster you slide your finger. The clickwheel makes it possible to control most important functions without even looking at the unit. This feature alone puts the iPod mini and regular iPod (4th generation) in a different league from it's competitors.I never had any technical problems using it, and I enjoyed how well everything worked seemlessly together even though I am using iTunes on Windows.Now for the only negative. 4GB memory. At first I though this would be more than I could possibly want. However, once I started using iTunes I quickly decided to import all my CDs into it and dump my CD changer. Then I also found out that to get true original CD quality I needed to use the lossless encoding which makes each song about 30MB on average or about 6-8 times larger than the default encoding. There is a noticeable difference in sound quality if you import songs at the smaller sizes. On top of that I started to use the mini iPod to transfer files like a mini hard disk.The end result was I had to buy a 40GB iPod and gave the mini to my daughter. I miss the small size and cool look of the mini though.
No fuss, they simply work as intended. No complaints at all with Boxwave, these are high quality cables that work with my iPhone 5 and iPad Mini.
I received a Tiffen UV filter for free with one of the lenses I ordered from Amazon. I immediately ordered another one to fit my 50mm lens. These protectors have been life savers since the majority of what I photograph is food and animals and I don't want to subject my lenses to dog licks and crumbs.
I went through several different brands of sport headphones before finally getting these, and these are by far the best. These are the only ones that consistently stay in my ears. They sound great too. I bought mine for $50 and am very pleased with the purchase, and they have held up for over a year of intense workouts at least twice a week. They do slightly hurt your ear, so it's good to have other more comfortable earphones for when you are sitting still and not concerned about them falling out, but as far as sports headphones go - these are by far the best.
I purchased this product from another website for less than $50. The sound reproduction is more than acceptable. I've plugged into my laptop, ipod, and tv's headphone jack at different times. All of them sound wonderful. With the length of the speaker cords, you are able to create a surround sound effect wherever you set up your system. This system handles all ranges of music with good high and low reproduction.
Pros-Price is nearly as as good as it gets.-it does work, sort of.-plug and play, even with Linux.-Some of the Special keys actually work with LinuxCons-Cheaply made (Most cheaply made mouse and keyboard I have ever used)-keys feel "soft"-backspace key is very small-The Mouse will not work if further than 1.5' away from receiver.-Lag sometimes in communication between mouse and keyboard and computer.-Ink on keys poorly done, and hard to see.-Sounds terrible in use, like a loose spring rattling around in a ball point pen.-Description says 4 AA batteries required, you need two AAA and two AA.Overall, you will likely be happier with a used mouse/keyboard for the same price, or better yet, spend a little more cash up front, and get a decent product.
The speaker dock has great sound for the price. I would recommend this purchase to anyone, small in size large in sound.
I am NOT a photographer, and bought this as a gift for my husband. After downloading the tool which resizes and names the photos [...] I found it easy to set the frame up for use. My husband will get it next week fully functional and with a media card preloaded with some of his favourite pics. I like it!
My old All-For-1 died, so it needed to be replaced. After reserching other RF remotes, and cringing at the prices, I found the RF20 and Powerpack. It does every thing and more than expected, and the price was in line as to what I feel a remote should cost. I don't have to go in my closet to do anything! It operates any and all functions right from my seat. The old remote lacked many of these functions. For the price and performance, in my opinion, it can't be beat!
This cable enables you to view your pictures on any TV, it extremely useful and easy to use.
Well, here's what I have to say: I've had this little sucker for over a year now, and thus far, this is what my mp3 player has been up against:1. NW Washington weather. Need I say more?2. It's been dropped onto hard marble floors from chest height (roughly 5' 7") TWICE, and worked (although it developed a minor joystick anomaly that lasted about three days to a week) just fine, still works like a charm.3. It's been on several camping trips in NW Washington (again, need I say more? This place is WET).4. It's survived a day in Hana, Maui (even wetter than WA).I'll tell you, this thing is pretty tough for a little device such as this. I also use it to play music in the halls, on my own sound system, and because my sub is a little funky, I have to readjust my equalizer, and it's VERY simple, once you get the hang of it (if you're having trouble with the custom equalizer, just hold the knob straight down for three seconds, and from there you can figure out how it works).It's been with me all over the country, and in all sorts of situations. This mp3 player is like a Timex (takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'!), and the best part is, it gets GOOD sound, too. I have a pair of Sony (also a year old) headphones, and a set of Bose QC2, and the sound through both is phenomenal. I am thinking about trading up to a bigger mp3 player, and I think an iRiver is where I'll be aiming.P.S. My advice on music transfers is to stick with the provided software, and get the firmware upgrade, and still stick with the software. WMP10 has the strangest ability to add clicks and whops to songs saved at 192 kbps, that are then transferred to the player. The iRiver software does none of that. That's all for now! Tata!
I haven't even owned this for a year now and it's already getting glitchy, the cursor wanders when I'm trying to keep it in one spot. Sometimes it doesn't work at all, and it's a good thing I invested in Eneloop rechargeable batteries because this goes through batteries in no time at all. I really hate that newer computer designs don't offer a direct connection to a wired mouse. I'd happily return to that than deal with a wireless mouse that I can't count on to last a year!
Works well, I ordered a few different cables and this is the best, thick and sturdy with good connectors. I will recommend it to anyone. I don't think you have to worry about signal loss through the longer wire since HDMI is a digital signal. I have also run it with other cables with no interference.
I've had this item for a year. I've used it with a laptop and a desktop. I've used it with and without the included power cord. I love the flexibility of using power or unpowered, with or without the included USB extension cord (so it doesn't stick straight out of your computer to be side-swiped by someone/something).This helps me turn my computers into full retail Point-Of-Sale systems, with credit card & barcode readers, receipt & invoice printers, and cash drawers - all connected through USB :)
My search for the perfect ear buds to run with has come to an end. I had problems with ear buds falling out or just too dang painful. I love these! You have to experiment with the add-on attachments to get the right size and feel. The sound is great also. Some people complain about the un-even cord lengths but it makes sense if you put the right one behind your head. If you run the cords under your shirt it is even better. A must buy for runners!
This is the perfect drive for someone who has a lot of things on their PC. Reading and writing is extremely fast and easy. It does however get hot if it is used for exteneded periods of time, so have a fan or something around to keep it cool.
It was great. Enjoyed it a lot. Then it was stolen 10-31-06.
Bought two of these back around Christmas hooked up to my satellite receiver and 360. 1080p quality. No problems since then. Best value I can find out there for HDMI cables. Drives me up the wall with any cable or component when they are overpriced (as well as puzzles me why so many people out there just buy over priced items). I loved the two I bought last year so much I just bought five more! Also, the discussions and many, many other reviews for this are spot on regarding demystifying HDMI cables.
After two months, this camera quit working. I checked the battery compartments (there are two) to see if they needed a new set of batteries and found that all four of the fresh, new batteries I placed in this new camera two months ago were leaking.I called Vtech customer service and spoke with two different representatives regarding this problem. They told me that it was my fault that the camera was not working because I did not remove the batteries after my children stopped playing with it for a couple of weeks. They read the manual to me, word-for-word, which stated that the batteries should be "removed after an extended period of time."I asked if two weeks was considered an "extended period of time," and they would not give me a clear answer, but dodged the question and stated that the warranty on this camera no longer applied because of my "negligence."This camera took mediocre - if that! - photos and video. It also cost a lot of money for the quality of photos and a child's toy at that.Hopefully, this experience does not happen to anyone who does decide to purchase this camera. But be warned that Vtech will NOT honor their warranty on this camera if they believe you did not follow the manual's instructions. Unfortunately, the instructions are worded so that Vtech has the ability to make the instructions say what they want when you call with an issue or problem.The second representative offered me a "discounted" price to order a new camera - $42.00. This price does NOT include tax or UPS shipping charges. So, basically, it was hardly a discount after all.I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the Vtech customer service "resolution" of this issue and will no longer purchase Vtech toys.
Ok it's christmas morning. I open up the camera, take some family videos. Works fine I try to download them to my mac - which is in specifications. I'm running 10.4. bogs down, spinning icon, nothing - locks up the machine.I try another mac that has more disk space (try the obvious) same issues.I go to the flip phone site - guess what, it reports it needs new firmware which isn't available until sometime in jan. (no specific date)Companies that sell you things in December that they know don't work / won't work until jan. should be taught a lesson.THIS IS JUST WRONG.I rated it one star because amazon won't le4t me rate it zero)
PRODUCT WAS JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. FAST, SD CARD FOR SHOOTING SPORTS. PERFECT FOR NIKON D90.TRANSFER TO COMPUTER FROM CARD IS VERY FAST.1 GB IS ALL YOU NEED IF YOU USE PRODUCT FOR PICTURES, 241 IMAGES AT JPEG FINE.HAVE NOT SHOOT AT RAW , BUT SELDOM DO. THIS SD CARD WILL FIT IN ANY CARD READER. DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT SDHC READERS ONLY.ALL I NEED FOR WHAT I DO.
It's inexpensive and has a lot of adapters, but what good is it if it doesn't charge? I purchased the charger with a brand new KLIC 8000 battery for my new Kodak. I put the battery in to be charged and a red light comes on and the green will come on within 30 minutes or so and if I'm lucky I will get 15 mins of battery time. Last night I left it to charge all night and all day knowing I needed to use it when I got home. Well I got about 6 pictures before the camera shut down again and so I'm left waiting for another green light to get maybe another picture or 2. So in the end I'm going to end paying for the more expensive charger that I should have purchased in the first place because I NEED IT TO WORK!! You get what you pay for.
there are 5 speaker systems.bue one of them doesn't work.i'm disappointed.
Great value. Easy to use. This is my second, because I liked the first so much.
I bought this for my husband to use with his laptop, and so far, it's awesome. Worked right out of the box. He was so tired of fooling with the little finger/mouse pad on the laptop, and this is the answer.
I'm not sure what can be said for a wireless card other than it gave me no problems on the install (WinXP) and the signal strength is great on the antenna with its extension cable. I'd recommend this over other name brand wireless cards I've dealt with in the past (Linksys, I'm looking at you!).
I really love this product, glad I purchased this product, and really quick and prompt shipping. I would tell a friend or family member to buy this product.
This a fine H/K product, great value. I'm using this AVR with H/K speakers including a 12",200 watt sub-woofer.Positives: easy set-up, great directions, great sound. H/K's EzSet/EQ feature is super because one does not have to calibrate and configure manually, which to do correctly, requires an SPL meter. I doubt most consumers have one of these! Try to do it by "ear" an your wasting time. USE THIS FEATURE!Negatives: Included speaker brackets work fine but are rather difficult to work with because of small size. If you are setting your speakers on shelves you don't have to worry.
Larger than I expected but it fits my Nexus 7 and my spouses Galaxy Note 10.1. Adustable and has good quality foam pads for anti-slip and where it makes contact with your device.
Docking station worked fine. The instructions are a little hazy, as with their printers. The online manual is a BIG help in answering your questions. The battery contained in the kit, although it listed the model number 812Is did not fit the camera. The case is extremely tight and there is absolutely no room for anything else, including he lens cleaning kit that is included. There is another case available with a zippered storage on the bottom which is a much better fit. ($16??)
I bought this camera from a user on amazon used, in "new" condition. It arrived during the winter holidays fine. The pictures are okay if you know how to work it. The camera eats batteries like crazy, so you almost have to buy lithiums (Which add up in price quite quickly.) The camera now pauses for about one minute after each picture, and sometimes the lens or screen won't even work!!! My sister just got a new canon point and shoot. It made me realize how much better the new cameras are for the same price. If you are buying a point and shoot, don't waste your money on this. Buy something that lasts.
I've been wanting a digital SLR for a long time and with the introduction of the Canon Digital Rebel XTi, I decided the time was right. My experiences are based on about 7 years of point-and-shoot zoom cameras and, before that, a manual focus Canon A-1 film SLR.As SLRs go, the camera is very compact out of the box. Unfortunately, it didn't stay that way after I attached the optional BG-E3 battery grip. It feels very solid regardless of the attachments, but I think it's a little easier to handle with the extra bulk of the battery grip, which also allows for up to three times the battery power of the standard Li-ion battery when used with the high capacity NiMH AA batteries currently available,The lens included in the kit is passable, especially if you can't afford a better lens, but I found that a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens gives noticeably sharper images. I will be using the kit lens only when I need 18-24mm focal lengths.One of the first things that impressed me when I started using the camera was the autofocus speed. It is really fast and works well in lighting conditions that would make my Canon PowerShot S1 IS's autofocus choke. It uses the flash as a focus assist light when the light gets too low for the autofocus to work unassisted.The controls are well laid out. They provide one-button access to white balance settings, ISO settings, autofocus modes, and exposure modes. Exposure compensation is accomplished almost as easily: turn the dial next to the shutter release while holding down the aperture/exposure compensation button with your thumb.My only complaints center around the difficulty with which the included Macintosh software installed. First of all, unlike software installers for any other package I've installed under OS X, which give you the opportunity to authenticate with an admin name and password even when installed from a normal user account, the installer for the included software does not. Therefore, you *must* install the software while logged into an admin account. This is very bad installer design IMHO.Secondly, the Digital Photo Professional application would not operate correctly when run in a normal user account unless it was run once in an admin account. I presume that the first run installs some extra software (plugins or drivers?) in a location only writable by an admin user. Before I figured this out, the app would not decode nor process RAW images, more often than not resulting in the SBOD (spinning beachball of death) and requiring a force-quit of the app. However, once I got it working, the software worked well on the RAW images I had captured with the camera. I was able to brighten up a slightly underexposed RAW photo of one of my cats in a particularly expressive pose by about 0.5 stops with no noticeable quality loss.I would heartily recommend this camera to anyone who has been disappointed with the image quality, speed, and other limitations of a point-and-shoot.
Just when you think that you are getting a "brand new" filter from Amazon as they specify, think again. The filter came with several finger prints, specks of dirt, and obvious signs of wear. The metal threads on the filter had abrasions and chips as well as on the outer edges of the filter ring. Several people on online photography message boards have reported the same issue. I sent the filter back and purchased it from another company.
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.
It sounds excelent, very crisp and detailed sound, sturdy alluminum case, very solid feeling, nice looking and a bit large but no problem.It cames with wall mounting and two bases for mountig on top of your furniture.
Pretty good scope all around. Main draw-back is the wobbly tube. The finderscope also is easy to knock out of alignment. Once you find an object and then move the scope around to find another object, the finder is already off center. It is quite annoying and takes a lot of patience to adjust.However, the 114mm aperture allows for a good view of objects. Jupiter looks great and you can even see the moons. I captured M31 several times and could make out what it was but to someone who doesn't know what to look for it may just appear as a bright smudge in the scope. But, it was a pleasant find none-the-less.I would recommend this scope because of the great price and the large lens size. At one time I owned a Meade ETX 90 which is computerized with a remote. It was nice but the small aperture left much to be desired, also, even though the computerized function is convenient it still does not find things dead on and you still have to locate them manually at times. Plus, it cost 5x as much! This is a much better scope in my opinion and the brand is top notch!
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!
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I am sure this would be a good product if you could ever get it set up to be used. I followed all the trouble shooting help and could not reach the IP address on the internet in order to activate the router. I cannot sit on the phone waiting for help and just became so frustated I returned it. The online help was not helpful in any way. I lost out on $20 in shipping fees but was relieved that I was done with it. I will buy locally next time and make sure the set up is easy for me to follow.
No great new insights here; mainly wanted to add my 5 star rating to the pile. The only problem I've had was falling asleep while using the battery option and forgetting to turn it off! I'm going to buy another so that I can have one plugged into the wall socket in the bedroom, as well as one next to the recliner in the "media room." I bought it primarily to use with my iPod, but it also works well with my new Kindle Fire and Touch. Be aware that the volume through the auxillary connection is influenced by the volume set on the device as well as on the speaker.
I bought this TV at Circuit City for $999.00. Sure there may be better Plasma TV's but this thing is awesome. I use it with with DishNetwork HD. The picture is stunning, the sound is excellent and the setup and remote contol is easy. This is my second big screen Hitachi. I've had great success. I love my HD!!!! Hope this helps.
Received the product in a very timely fashion and the product was just as it was decribed. Very good transaction and look forward to dealing with the individual again in the future.
I have been using the SanDisk 512MB Micro flash drive for about four months . It goes with me everywhere and is a must for data and music storage. I have not had any problems with the unit other than the storage case which becomes loose almost immediately after use (I use a rubber band to retain the drive in the case). At home the drive is recognized immediately whenever it is plugged into a usb port. At work, where a computer is shared, I have to log on with the unit installed for the drive to be recognized. The blue light in the unit flickers when data is being up or down loaded giving a visual indication that the unit is working. I'm very happy with the product.
The scanning specifications of the Umax Astra e5470 seem appealing. I chose this unit because of the indicated resolution, built-in transparency adapter, and reasonable price. I was not impressed.I spent a long day experimenting with this scanner, and I found that both reflective and transparency scans always come out blurry, even without cropping and/or enlarging the image. The result of scanning a photograph is dissatisfying, and the result of scanning a transparency is simply unacceptable. Scanned transparencies come out unclear and without true color, plus there are always disturbing lines down the middle of the scanned image because the transparency light reads and records imagery from the internal scanner parts which are located right underneath the area where it is necessary to place a negative/transparency. Aside from this, the included software is not good. I returned the scanner after one day of throughly frustrating use.
Got this camera for Christmas. I loved it, the quality of pictures was way better than my old Sony Cybershot. It's been less than a month and it got the infamous E18 error. I didn't have a clue what it was...I thought I accidently swung it into a wall or something...Apparently not... I went to Wal-Mart photo center...The guy knew right away what it was and gave me the number to call. I sent it in today for fixing. I have the warranty...So hopefully all I have to pay is that 3 bucks for shipping.I also heard though that even though they fix it under warranty...The problem still has a good chance of coming back. *sigh*...200 bucks down the drain (possibly)...I'm back to using my Sony camera...I've had it for a year...And hey the pictures aren't awesome but at least it still freaking works.
The rating has nothing to do with the product quality. I bought this card from an individual versus one of the main stores. Make sure you can find the serial number on the CF card when you open it. If you cannot find one, guess what? You got a fake. Some cheap card with the Extreme sticker on it. Other things to look for: Was there a hologram on the box? Was the plastic casing sealed shut or were you able to pull it open with no effort? But definitely look for the serial number!
I got these for college and i love their ability to block out sound (more then some noise canceling ones I've tried). Also love their mix of great sound, nice looks and relatively small size. So weather your and audiophile on a budget or a music lover that wants a headphone upgrade these are a great bet.*Update* 2 - 3 years after my initial purchase these are still kicking strong. Sound is still as amazing as when i first got them. One note however, don't step on them, I've done this twice and managed to break parts each time. The first break was easily fixed with super glue, the second has left duct tape as a permanent fixture. Sound quality and functionality are still as perfect as when i bought them, they just look well loved now (as they should for the amount of use they get).
I bought this unit in Oct. 2004. Until now I couldn't have been happier. Now, the unit will not play any disc - not the movies it recorded and not the store bought titles. However, I have had problems with the Sony blank CD-Rs I bought. 5 out of 25 were bad, and the unit messed up the recording. The next blank set of 25 I purchesed were Phillips. Only one out of 25 were bad. Now, I wonder if it was the unit instead of the discs.
I got two of these so I could use them for my dual monitors since I couldn't find a dual monitor riser that was cost-effective and that fit my odd shaped desk at work.
I am using it now since 40 days. Very simple installation, no problem at all, works well, does the job. The only concern, it is very light weight and doesn't stay stable on the table. I had to taped it on the surface.
I recently purchased a Kodak Zi8 pocket camcorder and wanted to find the perfect case for it. I've been using a Ridge 10 for the past 3 years with my digital camera so I knew the quality was great. The Ridge 30 fits the Zi8 perfectly. It's snug but not too tight. There is plenty of room in the pocket under the flap for an extra battery or two and I have an extra SDHC card in the zippered front pocket. My Ridge 10 has held up well and I expect the same of the Ridge 30.
I bought these headphones to replace my broken KSC-75's, and my ears weren't prepared. The second I put these on, I was blown away. In my opinion, these are better than the KSC-75's, the highly praised $15 headphones made by Koss. The SHS391's have a much fuller bass, probably because of the headband. The mids and highs are very comparable to the KSC-75's, but probably not as open.These are very comfortable headphones. I can barely feel them when they're on my head, other than when the band rubs against my neck. Very lightweight, but very secure. I haven't worn them running or anything, but I doubt anyone would have trouble with them falling off, unless the person has a small head.For $9, these can't be beat. I'd take them over my brother's $50 Audio-Technica headphones.
I've had this camcorder for almost 4 years now and yes it is extremely portable and compact, but the screen on this camcorder has gone black on me twice. The first time it went it displayed a rainbow of colors when opening the display which made it useless and had to send it out to JVC for repair and had no camera for almost 3 weeks. Now it has just gone bad again and this time it's completely black making the eyepiece the only way to record which is nearly impossible on this small camcorder. Overall, the color quality and features are good from this camcorder but I've had too many problems with this item now to give it more than two stars. Any consumer shouldn't have to replace an LCD screen on their camcorder 2 times within a two year time frame. I wouldn't recommend buying this item. While the portability of it is nice, the lack of being able to actually record on it far outweighs any of it's strong points that it does have. With a newborn and 3 year old at home I need a camcorder that actually can record on the fly and shouldn't have to worry about whether or not the screen will turn on.
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.
I sing in a couple of groups and we needed to be able to record ourselves so we can hear what we sound like. This recorder is perfect for that. Easy one-touch on/off and easy playback. The recording on the computer sounds better than from the device, but I'm okay with that. We've used it twice and I made CDs of our rehearsals and listen to them in the car.There are all sorts of features that I haven't yet tried out, but it's perfect for my immediate needs.
So far I have had no problems with this product. It is a great extra battery for my canon SD1000!
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.
The lens wouldn't autofocus on my D3200, I was not aware of this when purchased as it is not clear to new nikon camera owners. I have recently since picked up a D7000, and have noticed some strange chromatic aberration in the images. As it turns out, from the factory, there was some odd film of grease or oil on the back of the lens causing this, after cleaning it now performs great. 4 stars due to residue needing cleaning.
The HDMI cable was cheap and came quickly. Most importantly, it worked. Nothing to stop you from ordering from this seller.
This mp3 player has a great design in both usability and looks. There are a few points that did bother me. The latch to hold the battery is flimsy and I've already lost one battery while walking down the street. The necklace type design is convenient for walking but this device is not easy to run with. The FM tuner is nice but the reception isn't great. Although the USB is still 1.1, the transfer time is acceptable and the computer interface is fairly intuitive.
I was very disappointed in the product. The volume for the radio was too low to hear with any outside noise and the CD player skipped often. This was given as a gift, which I was asked to return. I tried to use it myself and was amazed at the poor quality. However, on a positive note, full reimbursement was made without any hassle. Thumbs Up to Amazon - Thumbs down to Panasonic.
It works just fine with my Intel MacBook, I did two partitions, one in FAT32 so I can use it with PC too (to share photos, pics, etc), and the other in HFS+. The OSX recognizes them as 2 different HDs and when you eject one the other one ejects too.The only bad thing is that sometimes it makes some vibration noise, which you can kind of reduce moving it or touching the exterior, I guess is the metal cover.
The bag was all that I expected and then some. I was somewhat skeptical at first because of the reviews stating that the bag was small on the inside but I found it to be exactly what I need. I use it for carrying books to the meetings at my Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and everything fits perfectly considering I have quite a few full-sized books including the Reference Bible in there. I highly recommend this bag and I have received quite a few compliments on it. I do admit, it is a bit on the heavy side but its workmanship and look are quite impressive.
After having a problem with a cartridge purchased from another supplier, I decided to go back to the HP brand. When it arrived, I opened the box, installed the cartridge and started printing. End of story.
I bought this to replace one for my son-in-law (part of his first one was stolen with his iPod a year ago). Currently, our family boasts 4 iPods and 4 Road Trips. I use mine daily - next to an iPod-ready stereo (next car!)this is the best way to listen to my iPod while driving. There are some occasional issues with static occasionally, but overall I am very happy with the Road Trip I have purchased.
Exactly as described. I hooked up my older Toshiba laptop to my LG 42 inch plasma. No issues, great picture quality. Only drawback is there is no sound through the tv (doesn't really affect me as I use external speakers hooked up to my laptop).
We purchased these cute binoculars for a recent trip we took. We wanted something light and compact to put into my pocket book just in case we wanted a closer look while sightseeing. They were perfect as we went to Sedona, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas and we would have definitely been disappointed without them. These binoculars had a very good view and steady feel. We got a really close look at the condors soaring over the Grand Canyon. We found the binoculars to be of good value and performance.
I listen to audiobooks quite a lot while driving. I installed an after market mp3/cd/radio in my old car-traded the car in & didn't want to go through the hassel of installing a new mp3 radio...yet. I ordered the Monster 300 hoping it would work well enough with my creative mp3 player so I would be able to listen to audiobooks. It works like a charm, probably would sound pretty good for music but I haven't tried it with any music yet. The volume on the radio needs to be cranked up a bit over what you would have it set for when listening to a cd or the radio. All in all it works better than I had expected & only cost about $25.
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.
This is a slick keyboard. Lightweight, thin, stays charged as advertised. and sleek looking.The integrated mouse takes a little getting used to but works nicely... you may want to get a mouse to accompany this as sometimes it's just more comfortable to use a real one.Sometimes it would be easier if I didn't have to press the [FN] key to seek the backlighting.I'm running Vista Ultimate and have yet to get the touch volume working. I think this is only because they don't have 'Vista' supported software for it yet. The install that comes with the disk runs on Vista, and you can configure all the keyboard keys and mouse (with the exception of the touch volume).I'll have to see if the software (that should be out on Jan 30) that comes with Vista will fix this or not.All around the best keyboard I have seen or owned for MCE.
I shopped around for a mid-range camcorder and this one was the best of the best and you can't beat the price. It comes with a separate memory card slot for taking pictures. The pictures are pretty good, but it's not a digital camera. The camera allows a good amount of manual operation which is great for taking pictures of strange things (like fireworks). Replay is very good and the screen is a good size for taping and reviewing. All of the controls are pretty easy to access, though the menu system is not as intuitive as I thought it would be.
I installed this in my Dell Mini 9 system and it worked great once I successfully installed it. Unfortunately this was a bit harder than it needed to be because the chip is slightly bigger than the 1 GB factory-installed chip it replaced, and the metal clips on the sides didn't fit perfectly square. Required a bit of fiddling to get it in there, and I sure hope I never have to try to get it back out, but it runs like a dream and makes my system (running Ubuntu Natty) lightning fast.
I paid very little for this cable and it works perfectly to hook my laptop into my TV so we can stream content for our kids to watch on a bigger screen. I've seen similar cables advertised for 10x what I paid here. A great value.
This cable has the absolute power to transmit the highest quality of sound and vision. What a wonderfull kit, you really need this if you want to enjoy the real DVD environment @ home
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.
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.
I use Google Talk quite a lot with friends and family so I was looking for something affordable yet good quality to replace a cheap standing microphone I had. The Plantronics .Audio 450 headset fits all my requirements. It is light, stays clipped on to my ears and I don't have to bother with leaning in close to or holding the microphone any more.I highly recommend this to anyone on a budget who needs a headset just for basic chatting and video calls.
I can't really review the battery. It seems to work but the computer died so I am writing to express what gret customer service I received from GW Enterprises. I received the incorrect item and they were very helpful and attentive in getting me the correct item promptly!
This is an excellent product that met all my expectations. You will be happy with this item. Good valuje for the money.
The cable works fine and the price can't be beat. There isn't any difference between the few HDMI cables we have no matter what the price. We had a small issue with the shipping and the seller fixed it within an hour of being made aware of the problem. Very responsive!
Bought this so I could use my older IBM keyboard which had a PS/2 connector. Connected and it worked straight away. Better yet, saved $5 from the local computer warehouse sale price.
I have owned a similar product for years but lost it in our bathroom remodel...turns out was a blessing in disguise!OK, being a 6'4" male, I have never been a huge fan of this color...?mauve; but, the clippers are top quality for sure. Too bad they don't make it in a neutral gray.Cuts VERY well, is lightweight and easy to handle with my not very small hands. Clipper blade change is a bit tricky and I feel like I might break it; but, is sturdier than it appears.Liked it so much my wife asked for one so hers just came in today.Could not be happier with this purchase. Works great on ears, nose, sideburns and eyebrows especially!
D-Links website made the DNS-120 sound like just what I needed and so did Amazon's product info, BUT, it never recognized my drives.I spent a total of three and a half hours on the tech line, in India, with three different levels of techs, only to be disconected before resolving the problem. If you buy this from Amazon.com and there is no shrink wrap, rest asurred, I reset the Admin password to the default!NO NTFS FORMATED HARD DRIVES SUPPORTED!!! It will not even "read only" my two USB hard drives.
While the sound quality on these ear buds is good, they are highly uncomfortable. I agree with several other reviewers that there is no comfortable position in which to wear these. I have had the earbuds for several months and found myself going back to the $20 Sony earbuds I bought with my last mp3 player.These are not a good value since they can't be worn for any length of time.
And this DVD player, unfortunately for us, provides a reason why that saying exists. Like another reviewer, after about 3-4 months of light use, the player no longer consistently recognized DVDs. The local service center suggested just buying a new player, as the cost to repair would exceed the original price.The feature set and usability were good, it just broke down and wasn't worth the money paid. We'll go with one of the mainstream brands next time. . .costs a little more, but worth it!!
As usual with Netgear wired ethernet products, this is a solid switch to use in a small office or at home. No errors, no faults, it just works.
This inexpensive filter provides excellent protection for my Nikkor lens, without any noticeable effects on image quality. Tiffen filters are consistantly good quality at a reasonable price.
I recently purchased this MZ-NF610. Wow, it's so good. I don't konw where to begin. Unlike other cheaper Sony MD models, this one has Line in recording ability as well as USB transfer recording ability. The remote is included with this. It's a little bigger than other ordinary MD remotes but better than nothing. I think this one supports Japanese characters for MP3 ID3. I don't have Japanese Windows so I couldn't test this but I'm pretty sure this one handles Japanese characters so if you are Japanese, you are the lucky person! FM, AM, TV Tuner Channel up to 13, and Weather Band are possible. Two sound preference options are possible. And the most important thing, up to 48 hours of battery life!And here are few cons. No carrying bag, huge remote control, when you transfer MP3 to MD, it's fast as it says (32x) but i don't think the converting time is included. The converting time is annoying. no backlit, not bad but not good headphone.You can't expect too many things. ... I love this MDP. Yay~
We just got this notebook stand but we were not able to open it. The instructions have no written words, only pictures. The stand was supposed to open like a book but it does not. We tried every movement and nothing and there is nothing in the web site either. Maybe one of you, guys, could help? :)
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.
Good earphones for a modest price. They have decent sound but not more than that; you get what you pay for. The rubber attachments for inserting into the ear are easy to loose if you aren't careful they come off quite easily. Do not leave them in a pocket to be washed by the washing machine they will not work well afterwards (I learned the hard way).
The pictures are terrible. The camera often refuses to take pictures indoors even in well lit areas. The battery dies quickly, erasing all your pictures with no warning.On the plus side, it mades a superb webcam, and it much cheaper than most webcams, so for the price, it was worth buying.But if you are looking at this for the camera function, don't buy. :-)
I bought this for my XBOX 360 to enjoy better Netflix and video gaming quality and it has worked great for 3 months. It runs about 12 hours a day on average and I have not unplugged it from my TV or XBOX 360 since plugging it in, so I don't know if the end pieces are durable.
I can't believe the price of this cable compared to others. Haven't done any quality comparison, but it looks and sounds great to me. I'm using it to output my DVD to my receiver/television. It's a bit tight to connect initially, but that's probably good because a snug fit means it won't come loose. Why pay more for a HDMI cable? This one should do the job just fine.
This laser thermometer takes a lot of the guess work out of grilling at high temps, especially on a cast iron griddle on our gas range. I also use it to check the temps on our motorhome tires at the end of a long ride.
I purchased 2 of these cameras 2 years ago, one for my wife and one from my son. I have loved the cameras up to this point BUT.........and here is the big BUT........about 2 or 3 weeks ago (and within 1 week of each other) for BOTH cameras the date started resetting EVERY time the main battery was removed. After a few call with KODAK it was determined that the backup battery was dead in BOTH cameras.....and here is the BAD part.....they are internal in the camera and must be replace by a servicing technician at $80 per camera!!!%%%%###%%%!!!Needless to say I am NOT happy about this. All KODAK can do is appologize and say ...there is nothing we can do about it. I have been a long time KODAK customer BUT that ends with these 2 cameras. VERY DISAPPOINTED in thier customer service. TOO bad.....KODAK used to be a good company. They lost my business with this ordeal.
This is the same modem that my local cable co. uses for thier installations, and I feel good about my purcase of the same unit.
I have NO computer expertise and I installed this product in 10 minutes to a secured wireless network by following the directions on the CD and brochure. The key to easy installation is READING the directions. No connection issues, no problems. I would recommend this to others.
I bought this set for my computer maintence class and it is simply perfect. It has everything you need. I reccomend this to anyone in college or in a profession.
This item is a must have for any DSLR camera. Fits over most filters already used. Easy to spin for the polarization and also easy to take off.
I bought these headphones about two weeks ago. They go back tomorrow.Pros: They are very comfortable and the sound is wonderful. Stereo really stands out.Cons:1. The battery charge function never did work. I left the unit on the charger for 3 days, well past the 16 hours recommended, and the battery pack never did take a charge.2. I used my own batteries for a while. It worked fine - for a little while. Once the cover of the left earpiece was removed to put in my own batteries, it wouldn't stay on. It would pop off at the most inopportune times. The last time sealed the deal. The piece fell behind my wall unit and I had to unload the entire unit to get it.3. Finally, the auto on/off feature failed. It would cut in/out every 2 seconds or so. This drove me nuts. Now the earphones are totally useless.One last thought. This is a very large system. You better have a lot of room.
this is very good product but the length of the power cord is a little short it is a 17ft power cord and a 3 ft ground cable. the power cord nearly fits into my trunk of my oldsmobile cutlass supreme. otherwise great product for price @ best buy the price just for the agu fuse holder is twenty dollars and its a 8-4 awg holder not a 2 awg holder that comes with this one i bought here. So very good product but could use a little more length.
I'm writing the same review for a 25 foot version (cut/paste): I bought a new flat screen at Best Buy; and as usual they tried to "up-sell" me to the max. I did some research (aka 45 second Google Shopping search) and saved a ridiculous amount of money and the satisfaction of not being a chump. Brick and mortar stores are a necessity for the once a year I need to pre-touch the product before ordering (viewing TVs, laptops, other stuff you need to hold or see in person); but if you buy HDMI cables in any major retail store you WILL be ripped off...no matter what they tell you. Read CNETs article about it first and you will be very very glad -> [...]. This must be the biggest racket in electronics right now because we are talking about the difference in $10 and $100 for the EXACT same cord. Anyway, I attached this to a Samsung Blueray and LG LCD and the performance is flawless. The clarity is incredible.
I received the Griffin 4031-RDGC Roadtrip FM Transmitter much sooner than I expected. I had no problem setting the FM transmitter up except for the few minutes that I couldn't figure out how to get the channel set. My radio has two FM bands and I was on the wrong one. Once I figured that out then everything was fine. I even set up more quickly in my husbands' car! I thought it said that it would read the titles on the radio like the radio itself does but I might be incorrect. Other than that I am having fun with my iPod on the road.
Really like this bag as it holds all my tools and other stuff when I'm biking around..And seems well built..A good buy!
I give this machine five stars primarily on its easy install and use. Simply plug in the cords and the vhs player starts working. Adjusts tracking easily. I haven't personally used it to record anything so I cannot say how well that option works.
Great Humbucking tone, simple installation and bam! Instant Angus. I put this in the bridge position of my 1984 SG and am very pleased. The only thing I did different was switch the polarity by putting the hot lead on the negative point and the neg lead on the hot point on the volume pot.
I installed a pioneer 10 inch truck sub in this extremely well built box. After a simple quick install i was blown away. Don't be fooled by the price, this box is great!!!! And the seller did a great job getting it shipped off immediately arriving WAY before estimated arrival date. Couldn't be happier!!!!
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!!
Does what it's suppose to do. I have a desktop in my basement and wanted to use it as a backup. My problem was I had no Phone jack or cable hook up near by. I chose to use this USB adapter for its ease of hook up. I also bought a Linksys router (WRT54G). It at first didn't work, but called custumer service ( yes, in India)for help. They took me step by step on setting everything up and even though there was a communitcation barrier, I got it working. It has worked well now for a few months with no problems and even though it may alittle slower than I would like (could be my old computer) I can still do everything on line I want to. I'm not a game player, so can't comment on that area. Would highly recommed the USB adapter, but do so with the same family router. I think you will be satified.
The reason this light goes off when the alarm sound stops, is that it is simply connected to same output.This very same light is available as a bike light, at my local dollar store. It appears that Midland has simply replaced the battery with a cable and connector Jack. The bike light has bright LEDs and various flashing/blinking options.This should be redesigned so that the light stays on, until the owner resets it! This is not difficult - Simple fix.As it is, there are two dollars worth of materials here. Adding a reset function would add another dollar.We used to design things in this country. Now we just buy pre-made Asian products, and put some company name on it.
I have had this drive for several years now and it is still working well. Not many bells and whistles, but a solid drive.
I bought one for my daughter for Christmas right around Thanksgiving, of course I did not give it to her till Christmas. She was not allowed to take it out of its box till after we moved on January the 8th to our new home, because I didn't want to risk damage in the move. Then after it was opened and charged, it was used maybe 4 times before it froze up and would not play anymore. I called Mintek, and wouldn't you know they only have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase. I am going to have to shell out more money to fix it!!!! I feel totally screwed over for my 170 bucks. The thing is still sitting in its carry case in a closet waiting on me to decide to fix or go out and buy another one! I will never buy another Mintek anything. If they can't stand behind their product, they will never get one more dime of my money!
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.
It is a great product, easy to use and fast to start working with it.
This drive lost over 300GB of data within one month. Recovery programs -- purchased at my own expense without any help from the almost comically rotten LaCie tech support -- were able to get back most of it. A complete nightmare. Worst of all? I have to ship the drive back to get another one. EVERY other manufacturer recognizes that you just maybe might need somewhere to put all that data which THEIR drive DESTROYED. But not LaCie, from whom I have purchased my last product. As should you.
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 S400 and the S50. I was unfortunately disappointed in the S400's ability to focus reliably and produce good sharp well saturated pictures while the S50 performed like a champ.If you follow the photography boards at all you realize that this is a fairly common dilemma - the S400 vs the S50. The S50 offers excellent manual controls while the S400 is significantly smaller without any manual control whatsoever other than exposure compensation. I LOVED the look of the S400, but unfortunately it was too small for my large hands and I either couldn't hold it steady or the darn thing wouldn't focus properly even though I set the focus mode on just the center focus square would should have given me substantially more focus control.This camera is simply beautiful, but for me it just wasn't producing the excellent results I've gotten with the S50. The S50 offers considerably more user controls than does the S400. I could have lived without all the manual controls since I own the 10D and since this camera was primarily for my wife. But I couldn't live without reliable focusing.Several have pointed out that since the S400 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. I'm not sure that I buy this argument since I wouldn't carry either camera in my pocket. I'm well aware of the glowing reports re the S400 and I sincerely wish it had worked out for me since I love the form and size factor, but at the end of the day picture quality was WAY more important to me than absolute smallness and the S50 just performed better for me. ON the form and size factor alone the S400 gets the nod, but on the more important function front the S50 just worked better for me.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, it is currently the state of the art.
Best telescope i've ever gotton..When i reccieve my telescope it didn't come with the tripod and with one phone call to customer service i had one the next day.The things i've seen through this are amazing!!!!
I added this as an additional tuner to the analog one that came with my computer. Works great and works perfectly with Windows Vista and with Media Center. Make sure you have a garphics card the one on my motherboard was not enough.
I've liked Epson products. Not this one, though. I had great difficulty with the software under Windows XP. It would not install properly (so it told me) and the copy utility did not work properly. When I found what a hassle and expense it would be to deal with Epson support, I threw in the towel - sent it back to my on-line dealer and bought a Canon LIDE. I don't require brain surgery from my scanner, but it needs to do the basics without problems, and the Epson 1260 didn't.
Bought for my husband who is in college, it holds EVERYTHING! So many pockets and divides!! It even holds his 17" Dell Laptop, AMAZING!
The case durable and study. the latch and hinge have relatively low profiles. I got the silver one but i would not recommend that color because it has a type of glittery sheen to it, not what i wanted, but maybe you do. The latch is snug and there isn't any worry of it coming loose easily. there is a plastic covering for the screen of the ipod which isn't perfectly clean out of the box, a few specks here and there, but it isn't too noticeable and it doesn't interfere with one's viewing pleasure. I have an 80 gb video ipod and the case fits it perfectly, I can't vouch for the extra insert that allows for the 30gb model to fit because i obviously didn't use it, but it seems adequate. the iterior of the case is a neoprene-like material. there is now way for the ipod to be scratched, the material is very snug and ideal for the situation. there is no extra space for the ipod to move around in, which is good. the openings allow for the connector cable with a little room left over, my third party ac charger doesn't fir though. this is because cheaper conecters are usually much bulkier than the official apple ones. the headphone hole o the case is a good size so larger connectors-like ones on high quality headphones fit fine. the hold switch also has a cut out which is a little big-but necessary. my other cases's hold switch slot is so tiny that it is rendered useless. this case doesn't have that problem. the seems where it comes together have a few paper thin gapes here and there but it isn't a problem. The click wheel is left exposed, which may put a few people off. it is vulnerable to scratches and what ot, but the fact that the only thing to really come i contact with it would be your thumb, it doesn't seem relevant. the case doesn't add much bulk at all. the weight is neglibable-due to the alluminum being fairly thin. the case is rigid nonetheless though, this is due to ti's shape, the angles and bends add great structural strenght to it. The only problem i had was the belt clip, the clip itself is detachable, but very low quality, iwouldn't bet my ipod's safety on it. the "nub" that the clip attaches to on the case is annoying and could be removed with a screw driver/ plers. and scissors, i did this because i don't endorse the belt clip aspect of the product and thusly forced it out of my life. This is the only bad point of the case. I would definately reccomend this to people that don't wear ipods on their belts (which is dorky). Overal- good product.
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!!!!!!
and charge as needed, so i don't have to futz around trying to make sure i find the right one
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.
I find this DVD player almost unbelievable for the price. As others have mentioned, it seems to play many multi-media file formats as well as doing a reasonably perfect job of playing standard DVD disks. With so many reviews already, I mainly wanted to cast my vote (I noticed I haven't given 5 stars to anything yet). Here are some additional details to add to all the nice info supplied by others: 1) To try to push its limits, I inserted a backup DVD disk containing 4GB of files from my work computer. Deep in the disk, I had some jpeg files. I was able to navigate to these without problem and play them. 2) Pictures come up pretty quick too. Not as fast as on a new PC, but very acceptable speed. 3) One click of the right arrow button rotates them 90 degrees - also pretty quickly. 4) The zoom function is good too. And unlike a different brand DVD player I tried, the Philips 642 stays in the zoom mode even after moving on to a different picture (as it should :-). 5) Zoomed in images look good (assuming the original is high-res). In summary: for the price, I would definitely recommend buying it! Please read the other reviews for more comments on features, playable file formats, etc.
I LOVE it! Whenever I play back my recordings on the stereo, my wife says it's like having two of me in the room because the sound is so amazingly clear! I can't imagine how this product could have been made any better.
I picked up this stand to use with a Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet. I was skeptical on picking up a folio that can fold up to be a stand simply because of the ports and opening for the digitizer pen on the tablet. I didn't want something that cut off access. The stand works better in my book. My tablet sits up sturdy whether I'm watching Netflix or even sitting at a cafe typing up emails. I highly recommend this one for all the tablet owners out there. It folds up nicely and fits in my bag.
This is a good very basic turntable. While not great sound, it certainly produces adequate sound for recording my lp's to my pc library. I appreciate its ease of use and auto shut off feature I can set an lp on and go about other things while it records into a wav file on my pc. It was well packaged for shipment and took less than 10 minutes from box to service. Though lightweight, it appears sturdy and performs well.
The Tiffen 72mm uV Protection filter gets the job done and is worth the price.
Beats all the expensive ones hands down DO NOT guy from box stores at their prices. This is the same item but for a WHOLE lot less money. Can't loose with this price.
I've had this unit for about four years now and it worked for the first year with very few problems. I would get that "disc err", but would mess with it a couple times and it would start playing. I wish I had sent it in for repair while it was still under warranty. The problem has become far too common and rarely plays anything now. We've cleaned it over and over and still doesn't make a difference. This unit is a waste of money! This unit is clearly flawed and Onkyo is either refusing to acknowledge it or they just don't care enough about their customers to do anything about it. This was my first Onkyo purchase and it will be my last.
I bought it because my kids use a lot a portable DVD on flights and its battery are not long enough anymore. I bought this black and decker to have a little more DVD life while in the airplane. And it helped just perfect!!! The only thing is that it is a little bit bigger than I thought it would be, but anyway, it is ok!!!
My 6 year son old has CP and absolutely loves his camera.Its a great "cause and effect" product, and very durable.
This is one of the best camera I have ever bought before in this price range. In the Lowest resolution, you get 327 pictures, in the 2nd lowest, 141, the 3rd, 90, and the best 45. That's with a 8MB memory card. It comes with the 8MB card, the Case, the software. Wires for the PC and TV. It hookes up to the PC using a serial cable. It's a great camera for the price and I recommend buying this one.
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.
My sons love playing Xbox Live. They also love to blow their allowance on points a couple times a year. This is the fastest and simplest way for them to acquire points. I receive their online code within seconds of completing checkout. Its instant gratification for Xbox Live users!
Does Exactly What Despription Said it would. I have a secure computer at home that I use for my work that works with a certain type of printer. I wanted to be able to use the printer from another personal computer, tried using it over the WiFi and it worked sporatically. After using this product it worked 100% of the time! Wish I would have bought it years ago!
The Hauppauge 1600 is a great little card for the multimedia PC. This card has great picture quality compared to some of the other cards I have used. There is an analoge and digital imput connection so you can watch HDTV, regular cable and even DIGITAL CABLE. The remote is nice but the software sucks, it is very basic with few options. Easy to install only drawback is the limitation of external connections through the S-video connection. It does not have a stereo audio or video imput.
I bought this at the Apple store because it was so cute. I love the baby pink color and my pink iPod looks adorable in it. It seems to be made really well. The only thing I do not love about it is when you open it the iPod wants to slip out. I am worried about dropping it on the floor and breaking it. I do like the fact it has cut outs so you can still listen to your iPod and charge it without taking it out of its case. This thing is great.
The Quality is excelent and I recommend to any person that looks for a computer case with very good price and comtemporary appearance. Superior and finest leather finish. Excelent product. Zomar.
I have owned the archos gen 3-4-5 and now 7. Each time I buy I swear to drop these crappy players. Now that I have the ipad however, there is no more appeal from these dinosaurs. They are clunky, heavy, crappy battery life, S-L-O-W (ever try and surf the web on one of these pokey players?). They can't handle a reasonable handbrake rip (how many of you are STILL stuck on their lame "Codec H.264 Video and Audio [High/4.1]" error messages - they have been there since 2007 and archos STILL hasn't made an effort to fix this. Now with the new ipad and iphones - all one can say is:GOOD RIDDANCE, ARCHOS!Oh, and wait until you pay for this crap, and THEN discover that you have to buy their non-working codecs !!!!!Actually, not sure I am writing this since I haven't lifted mine in over a year. Just avoid these dinosaurs. Thank goodness for the ipad.
This camera is simply built cheaply. Our previous Nikon lasted for several years. This one lasted for several months. Stupid stuff like the clip for the battery breaking. No clip, no batteries.It will not be replaced with another Nikon.
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.
This is a great lens. I'm not a professional but I enjoy taken a lot of pictures. I have a Canon 40D that came with a zoom and I needed a faster lens. This was the answer to that. I still think I'm going to need a fast wider angle lens to take pictures in my house. But they are very expensive. I'm going to have to leave with what I have for some time.
I was so looking forward to not lugging my PC. The wheels are so noisy that I am embarssed to roll it thru the airport. I thought in the store that it had the inline skate wheels, but instead they are hard plastic look-alikes.
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.
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 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.
I orginally paid $28 for a simliar item at Radio Shack. I went on amazon.com ,and had seen this product for so cheap. I felt as if I only paid for the shipping. After using this product I was shocked how good the quaility was. I would def. recommend this product to anyone looking for a good HDMI DEAL!!! I may order another on for my office just in case ;-)
works as expected.... router was easy to install with the instructions.... step by step and it works great!!
Bought a 2GB Transcend CF card from [...] when I bought my Canon 40D SLR. After one round of use, non of my PC at home can recognize this CF card anymore. I lost all the pictures I took from that memory. I called Transcend company and they send me a replacement. This time is a different story. The upload time to my PC is so SLOW (SCANDISK took only 1/4 of the time to upload all my pictures).Worst is some of the pictures uploaded to my PC were damage!!!I WILL NOT touch this memory card for the rest of my life.Go with SANDISK, at least the pictures you took are save...
This is my first digital camera, and I am extremly happy with my purchase. This is a great value when it comes to cameras. I have used this camera for about a month now and it is great. Easy to use, and gives excellent performance. I got the docking station as well, which makes transferring photos very easy and there is no issue with batteries. With the docking station, you also get rechargable batteries. But a warning on these batteries - you must charge them for the total time recommended, DO NOT USE THE LIGHT AS A GUIDE. When the light goes green, remove the camera and replace it - repeat for the total charge time recommended. If you are not getting the docking station, my camera came with kodak lithium batteries, which has a long life. In addition, this camera uses only 2 batteries. Most other cameras I was looking at used 4! I also got the HP Deskjet 940C, and with photo quality paper, you cannot tell the difference from regular photos. The kodak software that comes with the camera is quite adequate. All in all this is a great camera.
this is a good case for the camera. it losses out on the looks though.moreover to wear it one has to remove his belt.
I purchased this to replace a different DSL/router (a 2Wire purchased from my ISP) that kept crashing (about half the time, it crashed when visiting amazon.com, of all places). Since installing the D-Link DSL-2640B, my connection has become a lot more robust and it also works well with my 3G microcell.Setup was relatively easy and not much had to be changed from the default DSL settings. There are a lot of DSL-related settings, but you will probably not have to change the majority of them. Those that were important for my ISP were presented right at the start (obtain these from your ISP before installing).Before purchasing this product, keep in mind that it is a wireless 802.11g access point. If most of your file transfers are downloads from the internet, then this may be all you need because 802.11g is faster than any DSL you are presently likely to encounter (the modem itself supports 24Mbps downstream and 3.5Mbps upsteam over DSL). If you transfer a lot of data between computers at your home or have a large area to cover, then you may want to look into getting a similar device that supports 802.11n.One thing missing appears to be the ability to assign an IP address to a particular device on your network based on its MAC.
I use this paper to create calendars as gifts for people. The two-sided finish works great for this. For the price, I can get 3 calendars out of each package. I purchased a plastic binding machine and binders and have come up with a low-price, but loads of fun Christmas gift for my entire family. I use Microsoft Publisher and put in personal photos on each calendar month.I would recommend this paper to anyone!!!
My wife orders this because from the picture and some of the other reviews it looks pretty good. Once we got it home and mounted it we quickly changed our minds. I gave it 2 stars because it is very strong and fairly easy to install. Those are the good points.The frame is designed with a large space on each side that serves no purpose I can see except to expose all the wires and prevent them from remaining contained in the casing. The holes for the wires to pass through are so big you see every wire inside & out and they also permit the wires to easily fall out.We took it down after taking the time to mount it and tried to line the case with black felt to conceal the wires. This thing is going on ebay tomorrow. You can have it cheap if you hurry.
Koss TV21 Home Stereophones with Extra Long TV Cordthe worst headphones ever. does not fit into any of my tv's or game systems.You have to purchase an adapter that runs for about $12.00 It does fit into my portable dvd player, but the audio quality is so low and hollow that it sounds as if you have ear plugs on while at a concert. The extra long cord is good for bundleing old newspapers and the headphones are way to bulky. BUYER BEWARE
I've been using this space mouse for over a year. I'm a mechanical engineer and i work mostly with CATIA V5 for the time i have been using it. I find this item to improve my performance and all around visualization of the 3D models. The buttons are well placed and I see myself using them often. The programmable buttons are a real plus but I have some little irritants when it comes to their use with CATIA. For example you program your layouts for doing sketching, another for doing parts and another layout for doing products (assemblies). Well, the space mouse software is unable to detect in what working environment of the three i just mentioned you are working on. Each and every time you have to manually select what layout you want to use. In the end it becomes annoying and since in Catia you change frequently from one environment to the other you end giving up on the programmable buttons quite fast. Other than that I'm in love with this product because it really puts fun into your long designing hours.
I had a ten day trip coming up the following week. I ordered through Amazon. The free shipping came in plenty of time. All I did was plug the chip in. The Garmin picked it up immediately. The directions were so good that the voice prompt led me through every roundabout over five hundred miles of driving free of error. And not once did it snap back with anything more than "recalculating". Garmin with the plug-in was perfect in every way. Except when recharging - the Garmin would shutdown when plugged into the recharger. I was using my own USB cord rather than Garmin stock.
Had some difficulty with cable company in activating this, but the modem itself was easy to put together and it's been reliable since. Only time will tell how long it will last.
this scanner seems to be so good (after a months use) that I'm tempted to start shooting film again after 8 years of nothing but digital. At 4800dpi,(6400 seems like overkill and photo-i's reviews indicate 4800 seems to be optimal) from a 35mm transparency you get approximately a 50mb file! Unless your printing murals, this is probably overkill too. To get that kind of file and resolution from a digital slr, be ready to get into the 20-24megapixal and 7 to $8000 dollar range for a camera. Of course, this is speaking from a position of strictly dollar for dollar resolution and file size.AI's software is adequate to get a image into photoshop. stay away from any manipulation in scanning software unless no other choice. Not at all impressed w/ Digital Ice. It removes dust on color photos only, but upon magnified inspection of scanned image, leaves large pixilation where the dust was.Great scanner!
I use this stand when I'm cooking. It holds my iPad vertically so the recipe is easy to read. It folds up and stores in my cupboard until I need it again. It also holds my iPad horizontally as well. Great price too! I"d recommend it!
If all you want to do is a simple tune up ,with out all the over complicated tech. mumbo jumbo and 3d glasses,this product will do just that.Very simple to understand. If you need a more advanced set of tools,this isnt it.
This computer really does have it all. Its quick, has plenty of extra's and has a great screen. Sure its heavy, and the battery life is not great, but if your looking at THIS kind of power, those factors don;t matter. Your more likely to have this plugged in the wall and not on the go anyway. Its really a small desktop: 2.8P,(with 800mhz bus) 512MB RAM, 32MB Video RAM, DVD-R/RW, 17 inch screen, and a pretty good software package!!!! On paper, it matches or BEATS many of today desktops. And on top of it all, you can have it for under 2 grand. I've owned it for 5 weeks now, and its been running great. The built in Wi-Fi is great too, because if you manage to take it somewhere where there is wireless internet, its ready to jump on. The Screen is without a doubt, the greatest feature. You can see everything, and watching DVD movies are really fun. Its like you have a portable desktop with a 17" widescreen that you can carry with you if you had to. The battery lasts about 1 hour and a half, depending on how heavy you use it, but like I said, power like this comes with a price. Great for digital pictures, great for home movies, although the hard drive is a bit small, I suggest buying the opitional 2nd hard drvie for the unit. Great for a first time buyer, or the professional.
I've had this mouse for about a year and a half and today it died when it lost its tail. The wire that goes into the USB connector end is flimsy and eventually the individual wires just broke.This mouse has otherwise been good and accurate, but it just doesn't hold up to the stress of being wrapped up (as its supposed to be around its base) as much as someone that has a notebook computer may need.
Very easy to use. I have two monitors, (1 LCD and 1 CRT). I used the Huey to calibrate both. Had only one problem... One of the first steps in Huey is to ask what type monitor you have. All the calibrations were done and when it was finished with the LCD, it asked if I wanted to do the next monitor. If so, then drag the Huey Application to that monitor. Ok, all good... except it begins the next monitor with the step AFTER asking what type monitor you have. I guess it assumes you have two of the same type monitors. No problem though as you can hit the "back" button to get back to the "what type monitor do you have" section and start from that point.One tip... If you use Photoshop, turn off (remove) the Abode Gamma before running Huey. This is mentioned in the Adanced help of Huey. Photoshop installs this Gamma program that resides in your start-up folder, so it auto starts when you start your computer. Removing this Gamma program is described in the Advanced help. It's fairly easy... just open your start-up folder and delete the Abode Gamma program.Probably the best thing to do before running the Huey tests, is to read all the Advanced Help. Very useful information for people just learning.Overall, very pleased with this product. Finally, a easy to read help manual. You just have to start up Huey to access it.
When the iPod mini came out, I really liked it for the reason that it was an iPod that was 50 dollars cheaper and was even smaller then the diminuitive iPod with less space (I didn't have half as much music back then). I would really kill for a bigger iPod mini, but I guess you get what you pay for when it's out. Rio has a 5GB mp3 player thats the size of the iPod mini with some new hard drive, I hope that's in a new iPod mini by christmas. Sometimes I get criticized by owners of the bigger, "less cool" iPod, I think they're just jealous.
I have owned the Leitz Trinovid 10 x 25 binoculars for many years and rate the item highly. The optics are first-rate, and I enjoy the feature that allows the user to adjust the eyepiece for those who wear glasses. The binoculars are quite small and light and easily fit into a moderately-sized shirt or jacket chest pocket. Unfortunately the binos provide only a string-loop that can be worn around the neck. The loop is attached to only one of the binocular barrels, ruling out being able to wear the binoculars via a binocular strap. This is not a major concern, and there may be strap manufacturers that offer straps that can easily be attached to the center of the Trinovids so that they can be worn outside clothing on the chest area for easy retrieval. Fortunately, my hunting jackets have fairly large chest pockets that easily accommodate the Trinovids.I had dropped the binoculars about a year ago and was concerned that the alignment might have been affected. I sent the unit back to the company; it took about two months to complete a re-alignment and recheck of the lenses, etc., at a cost of about $125. The binoculars now operate like new.Would I buy another pair of Trinovids? Probably. If the user doesn't require particularly sharp optics, a less expensive pair might be a consideration. I wanted the best binoculars I could find for around $300 (the price has increased just a bit since I purchased the Trinovids) and decided on the Trinovids after comparing other binoculars of similar specifications. I like the compactness and quality of this model, but would probably want to add another pair that offer a wider field of view for sports car races, etc., even though it means I would have to settle for something larger and less compact.I am a person who doesn't like to skimp on quality, since my experience has been that if I buy something cheap, I end up wanting to eventually replace the item, thus wasting money. One more thing: I purchased the Leitz's over the Zeiss 10 x 25 binos merely because the Leitz binoculars seemed to have an easier center focus-adjust. Other than that, I found both brands to be identical in visual quality. I had purchased both from one of the camera companies on the east coast just to be able to compare the two, kept the Leitz's and sent the Zeiss's back.I gave these binoculars four stars only because I wish the company had provided a fixed attachment loop at the center of the binoculars, or attachments on both barrels, so as to provide for attachment of straps to keep the binoculars in place on the chest when walking. The single loop attached to only one barrel is fine, but only if the user is standing still or sitting. Walking with the loop around the neck allows the binoculars to swing all over the place, making it almost mandatory that they be worn in a pocket or hand-carried when walking.
Bought these for my son to replace his Apple headphones. Excellent sound and fit. Better than the white earbuds from Apple. A great value for $20. I would highly recommend.
With the power out and only candles to read by, I settled in for what turned out to be the most wonderful weekend of reading in a long time! The first day I read Shade of the Maple and was totally taken away to Vermont where I experienced the most amazing love story. The richness of the characters, the depth and subtlety of the intimacy they shared was beyond anything I have ever read. On Sunday, I read The Gravel Drive and was amazed that Kirk Martin could capture this same depth of love, but this time between a father and his little boy. These are books that can change your heart. Must reads!
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.
I have owned this product for two years and can't say it did anything particularly well but it didn't hurt to use it. Recently it refused to work, giving me a message that the calibrator had to be upgraded to use the software (after using it for two years!). When I contacted Pantone they told me they don't sell it anymore and I should purchase a Color Munkiat $169. Great! So don't waste your 80 bucks on this, there's no support.
I find this machine to be a great value. Works well. Prints quality photos. Nice to have an auto fax machine that receives without manual intervention. The network ready feature is a super plus for those who have a home network. Of most value for me is the 35 page sheet feeder. This makes the combined functionality of the MFC super. I have 3 friends who also purchased this model. All are satisfied. Found generic ink cartridges at meritline.com and purchased a 64 cartridge pack (16 sets) which we split; made it a great value.
This is more like a sock not a boot. If that makes any sense...lolz.I love this sleeve. It is made of some really cool material feels really soft. Protects your Macbook Pro from scratches and small bumps or dings.It will NOT protect from drops or hard hits. It's really thin and it's not meant to work as a case.IT's nice because it adds grip to the laptop, so when you carry under your arm it's not sliding around with the smooth surface of the laptop.I just slide it on, put it in my backpack and good to go.Color is perfect match, slightly darker but works well with the laptop.
Sony TV, directv HR-20, Marantz receiver, hd-dvd, blu-ray, dvd reecorder all work seemlessly with the 880. I could not be happier.
Another excellent product from Amazon.com. I'm always satisfied with the high quality,great pricing of items I have purchased.Quick response,excellent customer service, and follow up is a contributor to my satisfaction. Good Job! Everyone....
This product was the one and only solution to my Internet problem! Thank you, Linksys for making a very useful product!
The hype is just that. Used mine twice and it locked up. I uploaded the software update, their idea of customer support, and it still doesn't upload all the video to my computer. What's worse, when you remove it from the USB port, you can't get the "connected" screen to go off unless you remove the batteries. Don't waste your money or your time.
This multi-function printer is simply awesome for a home user. First of all, it's sleek design ensures that it's not an eyesore in my apartment. I have had it for 2 months, and use it primarily for printing, scanning and photocopying. I haven't used the it for receiving faxes, but I can send faxes just fine. I have used it for photo printing and 95% of the time the photos are beautiful, and color exactly how it should be. There have been 1 or 2 prints that the colors don't look right (a little more 'blue' than it should be) but I am not planning to use the printer as my primary source of photo printing, I don't think it's very economical (there's ofoto for that!). The copier function is very easy to use, just place the document on the flatbed, hit a button and voila!Overall, I am just thrilled with this printer. I didn't really test out other printers but I can't imagine you'd be able to find something similar for such a bargain!
I didn't realize theAudio-Technica ATH-M2X Open-Back Dynamic Stereo HeadphonesI bought came with their own adapter, so I bought this. The one I got was faulty, sound comes out mono unless you wiggle it around a bit - and when you do get stereo to come out, it sounds worse than the unit that came w/ my headphones. Must be a loose connection or something inside the adapter.I'd return it, but considering how cheap it was, probably not worth the effort. I'd be wary next time though.
This device works great. It is very portable. I use it everyday on my commute to work. It fits in the front pants pocket like a wallet. It never skips, as I also use it on my runs. I have a running vest with a side pocket and it fits right in so my hands are free. Its also pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it. Its true you have to convert your MP3s to Atrac but thats easy once you know how. Finding out how to convert it easily was a little headache, i admit, but ever since this player is #1. The way i do it is convert the MP3s to wav files with a free mp3 to wave converter and from wave i then convert to atrac and from there onto my player. Once the files are converted its pretty easy to make different mixes and so forth. In addition, converting from cds to atrac is just as easy as ripping to Mp3.I usually use the LP4 mode and this is similar in quality to 128kbs MP3 which is pretty good as I have 5 hours of music on each disc which is about 80 songs. The discs are also pretty inexpensive.. So far I have 5 discs packed with different types of music and usually carry along 2-3 discs with me( the discs are pretty small and durable). For example I have one disc full of reggae/dancehall/ soca music, another with the best of 2 pac/biggie smalls/pink floyd, and another 2 discs with my favorite new 160 songs that I mix around. I like to listen to music a lot and this player has really been a find. My musics never stale(as the discs can store about 80 songs), it is extremely portable( both the player and the discs), and only ONE AA lasts a week or 2. Other players I would have to change batteries every day or so. This is a device I use everyday on my commute on the subway and on my runs(hey you can do a whole marathon listening to one disc of music) and although the software needs getting used to and can cause jams once in a while, I recommend this player highly to anyone who likes music, and wants music on the go or when exercising. The price is also not bad. Maybe the iPod is a better device but its out of my price range for a portable device to toss around daily.
So after burning through those worthless apple headphones that came with my ipod I began my search... Started with a cheap pair of clip-on type of headphones that my wife had lying around, but they looked ridiculous (made my ears look huge) and were uncomfortable. I finally decided to stop looking like an idiot and by a decent pair of headphones to use in the gym.First I bought the Sony headphones that wrap around your head and are supposed to stick in your ear- these did not stay in for more that 5 seconds and provided me with the worst gym experience ever.I finally got the Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones and after some hesitation I was very pleased. Needless to say, I was very confused as to how to fit these things in my ear when I got them and once I did it was a little uncomfortable, but ultimately these are the best most secure and easiest to use headphones I have had to date.While slightly awkward, you get used to the fit after 5 seconds and you are set without having to adjust the headphones the rest of the time.I don't use these outside the gym, and probably wouldn't recommend them unless you were using them just for the gym as well.
THIS RADIO IS SO CHEAPLY MADE IT IS NOT WORTH HALF THE PRICE. THE KNOBS ARE SO CHEAP I ALMOST BROKE ONE THE FIRST TIME I USED IT . THE TV STATIONS DO NOT COME IN WELL. WORSE THEN THAT THE NOAA WEATHER STATIONS CAME IN ONCE AND NEVER AGAIN. YOU ALSO CANT TELL IF THE CRANK UP ELECTRICITY IS WORKING UNLESS YOU PUT DEAD BATTERIES IN IT( I THINK AS I HAVE NOT DONE THIS ). IF YOU WANT A QUALITY WEATHER RADIO BUY ONE FROM MIDLAND , THEY ALSO COME WITH EMERGENCY ALERT FEATURE ON SOME MODELS
My daughter and her friend both ordered this product and both had problems with it. They both found it was defficult to download songs and my daughter's developed some internal problems which she ended up having to return the product to the manufacturer. It was a 8 week for a replacement product. It seemed like a nice value at the time...but beware.
In nearly 40 years of reading, I can count on two hands the number of books I have NOT finished. I can now add &quot;The Little Friend&quot; to that not so illustrious list. And why you may ask... simple, I could not stay awake while attempting to slog through this incredible bore of a book. Overwrought, overhyped and worst of all, overwritten, this novel gives new meaning to the word tedious. With so many excellent books out there waiting to be read, do not waste one moment of your time on this fiasco.
I bought this cable for $1.99 w/ no shipping fees and i am impressed. The cable does well with video games and it had exceeded my expectations. Great cable overall.
Please, do yourself a favor and dont waste your money n this piece of /&%$"blurry images, this is not a "fisheye"regret the day I decided to buy this cheap pair of black sand lens.0 sharpness
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.
Overall this is a nice Ext HD. I personally liked the quality and design of the tool. However, some minor things I did not like:1- The electrical plug-in end that goes into the HD is hard to fit in or remove2- It's fan is a bit noisy sometimes.
Excellent car receiver compared to more expensive one like Pioneer or JVC ones with USB port ( Sony and Panasonic ones have substandard sound).USB port is wonderful with my 1 GB flash drive. I can change the MP3 albums or folders or I can change individual songs with one simple touch. Never have to worry about spaces for all CD's .Highly recommended.
Three have now failed - two of mine - and another that I recommended to a neighbor. I only started buying these within the last two years - so my conclusion is to never buy this product line again and to look more carefully for reviews abut reliability.
This piece of junk cannot be reset once it kicks, and good luck trying to find a manual or answer online. Not worth it.
I bought a similar one year ago. But the left phone was just broken. I found this one is the only one on sale on amazon.comIt is actually improved for its mobility, since a clip added on phone. I hope it will last for more than one year.I use ear phone every day.
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!
This Walkman it just awesome, perfect work and perfect size, at a great price this deal its amazing, great sound and quality of curse its Sony, thats why i love sony
This lens is by far the best bang for the buck offered by Nikon. This is my favorite lens and is virtually glued to my D80. The DOF is super thin at 1.8 and the sharpness is amazing, even wide open. The speed of the lens really great and opens up a lot of indoor and low light shooting opportunities, especially when flash is not allowed or inappropriate.This lens does not auto focus on the D40, D40x, or D60, but if you're willing to use manual focus, it will still be well worth the money.
I wanted this mouse because I wanted more buttons and a tilt wheel. The mouse is really solid (if a little larger than I expected), but the software is a little convoluted. I was hoping that the tilt wheel would be good for scrolling sideways, and it does work fine on most applications. Finder yes, Firefox no, Illustrator yes. Itunes yes.The software assigning the keys is quirky. If I want to set the wheel button to activate Expose, I have to set the button in the ms software to secondary click and in the osx prefs set expose to active on the right mouse button. Very odd.But at 16 dollars including shipping it is a real deal, and once you have figured out the software quirks it is great.Hopefully the Tiger mouse control panel will be smarter and then I won't need the ms software.
I own two of these and have had no problems using it as a thermometer. I use one for desert backpacking (over a year) and the other has been mounted outside my Jeep for several months.- Neither has been rained on- I've never tried to use it as a compass
Wonderful looking slides, all two of them considering that the other 23 slides were completely destroyed. The box does seem to be to big for something that is this fragile to be shipped in the mail. Would be better if purchased in the store where you can make sure they don't get destroyed.
TomTom has made a great device and nice interface, but the maps used in this device are horrible. To save money, they went with the very sub-par maps from Tele Atlas, rather than the much better maps from Navteq.Many of these Tele Atlas maps have parts that have not been updated in over 10 years.I encourage you to save your money - paper maps are better than the ones with all TomTom devices. Look at the Garmin or Magellan devices for similar product that will get you to where you want to go.
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.)
I bought this to save an old hard drive from my old desk top. It was easy to setup and see files, then transfers those items I needed. An example of this was I moved all my iTunes music to my new laptop. Then I sync'd my iPhone and everything sync'd up perfectly. I use this external hard-drive as a backup to photos, videos, music, etc.I would have given this a 5 star but the screws do not sit flush with unit. I had to find some other screws to make it work. Other than, it is great and works like advertised.
My experience has been identical with other users mentioned here. The unit worked fine for a brief time, then quit playing in color - showing only black & white. I contacted CyberHome and they swapped out the unit for a new one, not super fast, but in a matter of weeks at least. Amazingly... new unit did the same after a coupleof weeks. Finally it made a popping noise and died all together. Can't see how they can stay in business like this!
I normally turn this lamp on and off using a wall switch, only occasionally using the switch on the lamp to select between 50w, 100w, or 150w output on the 3-way bulb. After very little use, the lamp switch failed. The part you grab still rotates, but nothing happens inside. Luckily it is stuck in the 150w position which is the one I use most. But I cannot recommend this lamp.
Great product. Helps with boot up, interweb, and overall speed and performance. Make sure it is compatible with your pc. Recommend! Very easy to install. If you are unsure how or if this is for you, reply to this review and I'll gladly help. Best! Rob
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
When buying an inkjet printer I always reckon it best to go with HP because, although the ink cartridges are more expensive than most other brands, you always get new print heads as well for crisp and reliable print performance.HP software is also easily installed and understandable, and has a good compatibility with Adobe Acrobat and the Acrobat Reader for doing accurate printouts and scale-to-fit options. ie: your original page is letter but you want to print to an A5, or some custom size, without having to to repurpose the document. And HP printers are well supported for Linux and FreeBSD machines with gimp-print and cups, so there?s no hassle to get your HP printer up and running with Open Source.For those using their printer for black text output for most of the time, it?s a good idea to set the printer to draft mode, and greyscale, high quality, as the default setting. HP draft mode is perfectly okay for most printouts, saves significantly on ink, and prints much faster. And even though you are only printing black text you are also using some blue when in colour mode: something I discovered by accident when suddenly greys for table shading became pink. Used like this, print speeds and cost-per-page will be comparable to a laser printer.The ability to read memory cards and print directly is a convenience.This is a nice compact printer capable of very professional colour results, and is economical and fast enough for most purposes.
Not impressed with this particular transmitter. I have had earlier models for the larger Ipod that have worked much better. Reception can be a little hazy. However, RFI or other interference could be the culprit. The additional antenna should have increased distance and reception, but from testing it, I found that the maximum distance you can travel from the receiver is about the same as other XtremeMac devices.
these cables work just like the apple cables. My iPhone hasn't suffered at all since I've been using these. I Recommend them!
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 bought 2 of these headphones for my 20 and 23 year-old sons (both musicians). They had been highly recommended by a salesman at Guitar Center, who said they were widely used in recording studios. The sound quality was ok and they fit the head very comfortably, but the game-breaker was the volume. Neither set played loud enough...we tried plugging into iPads, iPods, computer, and direct from a keyboard. With everything turned up &#34;to 11&#34;, they weren't loud enough. We had thought the first set we tried was faulty, but then the second set was exactly the same. Amazon was great about the return, even though both sets had been opened.
Not bad, not bad at all. After finishing up about a week of online / in-person research, I've concluded that the Intec 5.6&quot; screen is the best portable screen currently available for the gamecube. I learned about how competing screen produce poor refresh rates that contribute to blurring of games that are more fast pace and have a higher frame per second count. Other screens also have color bleeding problems and poor resolution, not to mention- smaller screens and no color / brightness controls.Well, guess what? this ones got all the options (dual headphone outputs too) and the best quality. Yeah its a little expensive- you probably wont find it for much under $150 after shipping / taxes are all said and done- but its worth it! Its no joke that the 5.6&quot; version rivals TV quality images. The TFT screen is phenomenal- brightness and color setting allow maximum flexibilty for the best viewing experience possible.Because the screen will allow for any video input- it can also be used as a stand alone TV (with base!) when hooked up to a vcr, a tape player, a dvd player, a computer screen...the list goes on. all that for $150! Also, I was impressed (as were many others who reviewed this screen) with the speakers- they werent necessarily hi-fi, but they are plenty loud.The reason it lost a star was because-1) when i hooked it up to my camcorder- the audio signal produced a constant clicking sound thats very noticeable at low volume levels. this problem was not evident when using my n64 or gamecube.2) when i hooked it up to my n64, there was a 1/4&quot; black border on the left hand side of the screen. this problem was not evident with the camcorder, although the gamecube did have a tiny border all the way around (i only got to test the new prince of persia game).Otherwise, i think anyone would be very satisfied with their purchase. This screen comes with a cigatrette lighter adapter that will not only power the screen, but the actual gamecube too! This intec screen is also nice beacuase it uses the actual gamecube power pack (which can be a bad thing if you want to use it as a stand alone screen for other uses)- but it makes for a nice, neat package when attached to the gamecube. Its only about 1&quot; thick, very sturdily built, nice fitment (doesnt obstruct the gc handle). The screen comes with a static cling protective film that uncovers the flawless display cover.When you go on the hunt to purchase this screen, i reccommend you wpend the extra $5 - $10 and buy it at your local toys'r'us or game shop. Why? for a few reasons- 1) ive heard that a lot of these screens have problems, if yours does, it would suck to have to pay for shipping to and from the online company to get a replacement. 2)because intec is a bit on the slick side- they tried to pull a fast one- what they did was they made the 5&quot; and 5.4&quot; versions have the same upc and price as the 5.6&quot; screen. theres no way for manufacturers to differentiate except for- if they were to look at the actual box (which actually says 5.6&quot;). this greatly improves your chances of getting stuck with a 5&quot; or 5.4&quot; (which have many problems). At least when you go to the store- you can make sure that the actual box reads &quot;Intec 5.4&quot; Color Game Screen&quot; The toys'r'us return policy sucks, they told me that i could return the item within 45 days IF it wasn't opened (its packaged in one of those hard to open plastic mold cases that are nearly impossible to open without ruining). And guess what else? they wont even refund store credit, all they can do is exchange the screen for the same exact one. But dont let that bug ya, as long as you get one that works good, you wont want to bring it back anyway!
I recently bought this 25 foot HDMI cable to connect my new blu-ray player to my new flatscreen. Potential customer beware - while it does run the components at 1080i - it does not support 1080p. I know its the cable, because I have a few other HDMI cables, albeit 6 foot lengths, that do run the components at 1080p. It could be the 25ft length that does something to the signal - either way - buy another cable.
I had another pair of sennheiser headphones I liked better. These are irritating to the inner ear and the left and right sides are different lengths and easily get caught and ripped out of your ears while you are working out. I would not recommend these.
I bought this unit to replace a VCR in our bedroom. Worked well for just over one year, before the tape loading mechanism failed. The local electronics shop could not fix it, and recommended sending it to the manufacturer for service. Of course, it was out of warranty by six weeks! Never did get it fixed. The good news is that our credit card company had an extended warranty program, that doubled the manufacturers original warranty. They just sent us a check for the full purchase price! Time to shop for something new.Remote is a bit complicated to use, not very intuitive. Picture and sound quality were okay. Given my experience with this product, I'd be hesitant to buy from them again.
Having owned several Logitech mice, including the their latest, I would have to say without a doubt that the Diamondback is far superior. I have always found the Logitech large and clunky, while the Diamondback Plasma Ed. is a bit more maneuverable and comfortable. This is a great mouse if you are a gamer, or rely on precision on the desktop. Buy it!
exactly what i needed for school, best price i could find, received product in no time, still use it today
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 tried some cheaper wireless routers and returned them all. I have used two of these and Belkin is quality! I mean they are all little plastic boxes but these have a very steady signal and I even use an SMG brand notebook card.
I bought this remote for myself with my xmas money. Best $150 I spent. Ever. I am a techy person and found it easy to setup. Just time consuming.I got everything to work properly except I still have some issue with the device changing my TV inputs. It's more a matter of tweaking or with the TV itself. Other than that issue, it works great. The activity setups are great and very useful.The remote itself takes a little to get use to in your hand. Especially if you use the buttons on the bottom and then need to use a specialty button at the top. Speaking of those buttons on the top sides of the window, they are a bit small for someone with larger than normal hands. But all in all very nice. Worth the money. Plan on spending an hour or two getting it setup and tweaked the way you want/need it.
Don't let the picture fool you- this camera is pretty big. It's about the size of a paperback book. That, and the fact that the time it takes to process a picture (3-4 seconds) means that you had better be pretty sure that the shot of Junior sliding into home base is the one that you want- you won't get a second chance. But those are the only drawbacks I can see. The battery life is very good, the images are fine quality, the included software is a breeze to use (and includes ways to either fix, or even just have fun with your photos), and while a bit large, the camera is light and ergonomically well designed. The swivel body is a great feature- you can take shots at waist level, or over your head (great in crowds!) and still frame the shot, and the zoom feature is very handy. Mac users should invest in a USB card reader- it makes downloading the photos much faster and easier. I am taking one star off for bulk (but not heft, as I said, the camera is pretty light: the heaviest parts are the batteries and the high-quality lens), but I am very happy with mine.
I bought this TV several weeks ago to replace/upgrade a 32" Sony CRT HDTV. I have been extremely happy with the quality of picture that this TV is able to output. I spent nearly two days tinkering with the calibration, so as to get the settings just to my liking, but once it got setup "properly" I have never looked back. I am running the Xbox 360, an HD-DVD player and Time Warner digital cable through it.Specifically, the Xbox 360 and HD-DVD player look understandably beautiful. There is simply nothing that I can say about these two running through this TV other than that they work perfectly together. HD-DVD definately earns its tagling of "The Look and Sound of Perfect" while running through the KDL-46v2500 - or at least the "Look" part, as any self-respecting HT buff wouldn't use anything but a high end reciever for their listening pleasure, so I am not entirely sure what these speakers sounds like ;-).Time Warner cable leaves a bit to be desired, but it has nothing to do with the TV, as much as it has to do with a crap signal. Granted their HD content looks outstanding @ 1080i, but the SD content is hit or miss based on the original source being digital or analog. Of course they claim to upconvert the analog sources to digital, but you can definately tell. That being said, the digital SD content looks surprisingly well on this TV. Nothing unexpected, but nothing particularly exciting either. The analog upconvert stuff leaves a bit to be desired, but it passes as really no worse than on my CRT HDTV. Garbage in - Garbage Out.All in all, I have to say that I am completely satisfied with this TV and I would not change a thing. Pound for pound, IMO, this is the best value on the market. Stop searching and get this now.
My salesman at the big ap[appliance store could not believe I got a HDMI for this price. Blue-ray and new Panasonic 42" are connected and great playing.
I bought this item and when it received the box was in bad shape, the dryer work, but the light didn't. I sent it back in the same box it was received and they returned one that didn't even run. I would not reccommend this iten to anyone. I bought the same one from target and it works gread. I would recommend you not to order it from amazon.
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.
Very happy with the product. Everything as advertised. Great value from Amazon as the Amazon price was approx. 40% lower than the local Nebraska Furniture Mart price.
I bought these headphones to solve the problem of earbuds constantly falling out of my ears when exercising. The headphones will not fall out!Some notes after several months of usage:- These are sturdy! No problems with durability so far with sensible usage and storage.- They're not as loud as the oem headphones that came with my Sansa Fuze. Bass is lacking... but then again if you're breathing hard and sweating, you won't even notice.- These headphones fit fine for my wife & I, but one of our teenagers couldn't fit it right. Luckily the product comes with different size adapters, so you should be able to make this fit just about any ear.- The twisting motion takes some getting used to. When removing the headphones, make sure to twist them out instead of pulling them straight out. You risk losing one of the green rubber pieces this way.- The cord is shipped in a circle. And for some reason, it will not lose this shape... and therefore it loves to tangle itself. Especially with the clothing clip and the extra `horns` the headphones have, there's a lot of places to snag. You could spend a minute or two untangling the headphones before usage.
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.
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
It's hard to imagine that anyone could have a collection of old and new hi-fi peripherals that couldn't be hooked up to this beast. Check out the back panel view above. The only problem is you will need to carefully plan your hookups, because once a set of jacks is surrounded, you'll never get something plugged in or out of it (at least with just fingers). Mine handles a phonograph, 2 VCRs, an LD player, a DVD player, and a CD player. There are jacks available for a tape deck or other audio recorder. All video hookups are your choice of composite, s-video, component, or HDMI. The DG-1000 will do any conversion you need from one to another automatically.Flexibility is great. You can reassign digital audio inputs (optical and coax) as needed. The rear surround channels (useless, IMHO) can be setup to provide secondary entertainment in another room, or can be used to bi-amp your front speakers.Automatic setup is terrific. I found that half my speakers were out of phase. It measures the relative power, distance, and phase of all your speakers, then automatically stores adjustments. So you should easily get extremely well-balanced sound. Thank goodness for the on-screen setup, because it is complicated. But it just takes some manual reading to get it.Another reviewer said he upgraded from a 1998 STR-DE925, which I did also. I really liked it, but this STR-DG1000 just has so much more. I'll be growing into it for a while. A very worthwhile investment, and I see the price has already dropped $11 in 2 weeks.
Seriously, for the price I got them for at the time (less than $9), these are great. Delivers decently all around and bass even.
I have been used several different brands of blank media in the past and I tend to be somewhat of a bargain shopper. While I prefer higher-priced brands, I enjoy getting a good deal. In the past, I have used HP, Verbatim, Sony, Maxell, Memorex, Philips, and TDK for CDs and DVDs. It had been a while since I had used TDK, but they were on sale. I was delighted to rekindle this relationship, as these discs are great for the price. I haven't burned any "coasters," the writing surface complements my writing style and the marker I use for labeling and the discs themselves seem to be well-made and free of surface errors. They perform at the advertised speed and have been read properly in all of my devices and components. Overall, the performance and value of these discs is great.
Product seems great, the only thing is I haven't had a chance to use yet. Appearance wise, great quality.
4 hours for a code? That seems to be a bit excessive. Very dissapointed with four hours man if only i could download my game but i am waiting sour right now sour.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 9 year old daughter. She absolutely loves it! The sound is not the best (a little tinny) if you know what you are listening for. However, a first time radio owner wouldn't know the difference. The white color and smooth shape are perfect for decorating with stickers or stencils. It was also one of the only low priced, simple design, radios I could find that comes with an AC adapter. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a first radio/cd player or an good portable stereo.
A not so expensive spare battery for my Cannon SD-750. Equal to the official Cannon battery.wallyc
Sturdy and include all of the parts necessary to mount. The size is just right to sit neatly atop standard twelve inch woofers. Outer perimeter is covered in vinyl to protect the speaker and reduce vibration. It's a great product and would have gotten four stars, but the supplier took over a week to ship them out.
Great glare protection but one needs to also be familiar with the settings on the Kindle Fire. This device is back lit just like and ipad you will never really be able to see them at the beach. But as for reading in the car or on an airplane during the day this glare protection works! Its practical, easy to remove/clean, and a decent price. So stop acting like your at the beach every single day, and save those times for a vintage piece ie a real book.
This camera has an excellent picture quality at an affordable price.The provided 8MB Compact flash card is not enough at all especially with high resolution photos, so i recommend buying at least, extra 64MB.The only trouble i have is while focusing with very low light conditions: the AutoFocus has problems on those conditions, but Canon worked on that and posted a patch at the web site.Despite this small detail, the camera is a perfect choice for a starter (and not so starter!)
I use an optical cable for sound to my receiver, so this review is for the picture only. My TV is a 2007 Sony Bravia SXRD 50 inch 1080p 120 mhz. It is hooked up by this 10 cent cable to a Sony upconverting dvd player purchased around the same time. I bought this cable based on the myriad of positive reviews. The picture is great. Period. Maybe the quality control isn't the best so you could get stuck with a lemon, but I have no complaints. I would certainly risk the 5 bucks (with shipping) it costs to try it out before spending 50.
Digimemo Handwriting Recognition SoftwareI bought the DigiMemo L2 and have been using it about a week now. Just today I finally got the opportunity to trial the handwriting recognition. I found it very accurate, in spite of my "chicken scratch" cursive. When I semi-printed (mixed cursive and printing), it worked even better.The software on the CD included with the DigiMemo is two-fold. First the software needed for communications upload to the PC and working as graphics tablet. Second, and this what I couldn't determine on Amazon's site, was that there is indeed handwriting recognition software included. However, it is only a 30-day trial version. My recommendation: First get the L2 and trial it to see if you like it. If so, come back to Amazon and buy the full-fledged version of the handwriting recognition (about $40).Observations about handwriting and graphics drawing: I like to draw circles around my numbered items lists. The software was not very good in deciphering that. For the number 1 with a circle around it, it created a 4-character long alpha that was gobble-dee-gook. For my number 2 circled item, it created an "at" (@) sign. In reference to a server path, I wrote SRV05. It changed it to srvos. Other than those oddities, it was right on for every "real" (English) word I type. Exporting to Notepad, PDF, and Word was as simple as a single button click.Regarding the hardware (L2): I wondered if it would capture very jagged low-definition copies of my handwriting. NOT. It is every much as high quality as my original handwritten notes.If you don't want the leather briefcase sold separately, you'll need to shop for an oversized carrying case. To protect your investment and ensure you don't easily lose pens, I'd highly recommend it. The plastic casing of the "pad" is very cheap.One note about OS: Before buying a read a review that a reader with Vista said it blue-screened his system (BSOD). That really worried me because I'm running Vista on an HP laptop with Intel Cenntrino. However, I am happy to report that the software loaded without any negative consequences.
This TV was purchased as a second TV for a home gym room which gets lots of light. I looked at Consumers Reports & they ranked this model very high for the ability to see from different angles. The picture quality is excellent. It was extremely easy to install. I like the ability to be able to move the TV from side to side on the stand. The high definition is excellent and even better than our Panasonic Plasma that was purchased 4 years ago. Got a great price from Amazon of $799.88 & free shipping. Best Buy wanted over $1,000 for the same TV. This is a great TV if you need something smaller than a 42 inch.
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.
I love the ability to exercise and keep a bulkier music player safely inside the carrier. I recommend it to anyone.
This digital audio recorder is the best I have ever used. I use it to record my lectures in class as I have moderate hearing loss and this was a real life saver for me. The recording time is exceptional and it is so simple to use. Will continue to use this even after im done with school.
My daughter received this for Christmas. I really wanted a camera with a decent amount of mega pixels, but without finding one, I chose the VTech kidizoom. This camera is so much fun. My daughter loves the games that are included on the camera, and also putting stamps, i.e. horns, large nose, curtains, etc. on the pictures that she takes.I still wish that the pictures taken on the camera would have high enough quality to be printed, but there is much more to the camera, and my kids love it.
hey everyone i donno if anyone else is in love with bose i know own a set of these my car has bose and im soon too buy the triport headphones.yes they arent the loudest or the one with the biggest bass but they have the best sound quality around period. bose's way of developing these makes every note crisper than the first! these will definately satisfy most everyone they do go loud enough to where you might say uhhh thats too loud im in love and you will be too!
The Corsair 64GB Flash Voyager is a fine flash dcrive. That IS the bottom line. The nagging problem I have had (and continues) is that Microsoft Money keeps telling me the drive is full when I backup. I have not been able to determine if this is a Microsoft issue or a product issue. The backup file is actually written but I keep getting this nagging message to backup my files. Hmm... I have no answer!
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 inexpensive DVD player provides flexible usefullness in that it plays home burned disks as well as commercial DVDs. It also has programmable regions so you are never frustrated by region limits.
This is awsome I just got it and it is really cool. The camera is amazing you would swear it wasn't a phone picture. The mp3 looks cool though it is hard to link it to the com unless you have a port for that kind of memory card. This phone is sooooooooooooo hot defenatly worth it!!!
This was a great purchase and well worth the money! We are a small business but this makes us very professional. If you ever have to conduct conference calls this is the product you need. Sound quality is exceptional from both sides. You can conference in a third party from this phone during a call. My only gripe is the phonebook displays are not very custommizable, but not a deal breaker in any way.
I purchased this to see if I could split my cable 8 ways in my new house without an amplifier. To my surprise, my cable internet is just as fast, my plasma TV looks as good as ever, I will say that my older TV (27" Sony) is a little grainy, but all in all it was better than spending the money and time on an amp.
I bought this thing after it finally dropped down in price to two hundred fifty dollars. Plus i got another fifty rebate and a free 128 CF card to boot! This thing works wonderfully and quickly locks on to several satellites. i live in San Francisco and the only time it ever loses satellite contact is when I go thru the nearby tunnels but when I get out of it within 5 seconds it quickly locks back on! It tells you your speed, distance to go and will reroute you if you go off course from your desired destination! My only beef is that it doesn't tell you elevation which it could if the software allowed and if it locks on to at least 4 satellites (which it always does). I plan on calling navman and ask them if they plan on updating the software for elevation.This this is so fun and is very accurate and its unbelieve about that i can put every public road in California, Nevada, Michigan and Minnesota onto a 128 Meg CF card! To fit the entire US on a CF card you will need a 1 Gigabyte CF which currently is about two hundred bucks at Costco.Highly recommended for your Ipac. You will have lots of fun!
I've been using it for about a week now and haven't had nor foresee any problems. It was very easy to mount on the ceiling and easy to operate.
This case is roomy enough for my 15" laptop and accessories, yet it can fit under an airplane seat when you remove the wheel frame. The telescoping handle opens and closes easily. The case even comes with a raincoat (protective cover)! Very good quality and quite stylish.
this worked out just as I needed it. I can listen to music and not bother my girlfriend while she watches TV. good buy.
I use it with MythTV and it works really well. All the standard keys work as advertised and it is easy to reprogram keys using the mapping tables in MythTV. We use it in a bedroom so the remote is about 12 feet away from the receiver. I've been using it for a year now with no issues.One complaint - the keys are a little stiff.
Ordered this back in April so I could have my XBOX 360 hooked up to my flat panel tv which was hanging on the opposite wall. I loved that it was long enough to run it through my drop ceiling hiding the cord. It worked wonderfully until about a week ago. When I started noticing audio cutting out and little white dots appearing on the screen. I investigated to ensure it wasn't the T.V. or the XBOX. It is clearly the HDMI cable though. As when I hook up other cabled the problem goes away. The price was great and it seemed solidly built at first but considering it went out less than 6 months after I bought it I have to give it a poor rating as it really is not that great of an HDMI cable after all. It would be smarter to buy a more expensive one that will last longer, than buying a new one of these ever 5-6 months.
This is a great wireless keyboard. The range specified is probably only realistic in a lab. My CPU is in the basement of my house but with USB extension cables it works really well. The onboard "touch pad" works fine but I recommend that you install the included software to make that more functional, it's really nice to have mouse type capabilities on the keyboard. I wonder why this isn't more promenent in the description of this product?
Love the cradle. Attractive. I actually like the light (great night light), i don't find it irritating or distracting at all. Relatively easy to hook in palm, very stable (though connection is little sensitive to bumps). Especially like the built in audio output (headphone jack) great for connecting to stereo, computer speakers, or even directly to the computer for a great home mp3 player. Would definitely reccomend to others. After 3mo use no problems found.
Tried other store to get comparable batterys but, to no good conclusion. Ordered the orginial for my phone off of Amazon and I was greatly please at results.
We bought a Cyberhome DVD that also offered the rebate....We made copies of everything we mailed in to the company....They sent us a postcard claiming they didn't get the proof of purchase that was on the side of the box....It was included in the things we sent them....So.....don't count on the rebate...We alos found out that we don't like they Cyberhome brand as compared to other brands we have.....I will not purchase another one...
Bought it for under $100 at Amazon after rebate. Good price for a decent printer. Scans documents well. Good software for OCR and printing utilities. The paper output tray isn't quite long enough but I can deal with it. It's very easy to set up- fairly quiet, and the print qualtiy for b&w and graphics seems to be good thus far. Like most other printers in this category- it's plastic, lightweight and rather cheap overall. But it works well for the price. I'm tired of HP's crap...they load way too much software into the startup file- so I'm glad I tried Canon. Thier utility is very unobtrusive. If you can get it for $83 like I did- it's almost disposable if you decide you don't like it after a year.
I can't believe I waited this long to change my trackpoint cap. At this price I should have done this a long time ago. Perfect replacement, fits great, great price.
I bought my Sony MDR7506s at a Guitar Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. I was planning on purchasing something for half the price when the dude behind the audio counter took me aside and said, "Look kid: you could save a little money and buy those solidly mediocre headphones. Or, you spend another $50 on these things and you've got a pair of studio quality muffs. You can record with these babies, listen to records...whatever. They're gonna sound great, feel great, and last you forever."Five years later, he's yet to be proven wrong. Buy these.
It works well but my computer is only two yrs old and it &lt;my system> dell demension 4600 i . says that my usb connection isnt fast enough.grr but its still works.
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.
Dear Lovers of this book: Yes, we who are disppointed DO Get IT.It's a Southern thing. It's about loss of innocence and race and class and laconic summers in small town Mississippi,we just don't think Miss Tartt GOT IT. It's not the writing, it's the storyline which, contrary to rumors in certain graduate English departments, is pretty damned important to a novel.As for me, I am not part of any organized movement,just pissed off. I bought two copies of this book and gave one to someone else and then had to apologize for it. And it was my Mother, who took a degree in literature before most people writing reviews here were even born!'Nuff Said.
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.
The Wacom brand was the first one to come to mind when thinking about a graphics tablet - which I initially thought would be for graphics alone, but which has reached the stage after just two months of use has almost replaced my mouse.Based on the tablet wizard, my ideal tablet would have been the Intuos2 for twice the price and twice the pressure levels. But I studied the Graphire2 very carefully, and opted for that instead, being half the price. It features a customizable pen with 512 levels of pressure (which is enough for most people), with an eraser, programmable duo-switch and very accurate pointer. At first it might feel strange using the pen to hover over the active area to move it around, but then it becomes natural. When you hit with the pen, the tablet it acts as a mouse click, and when you move along the tablet it acts as a click and drag. You can program every button on both pen and mouse for every application that you use, for a really custom fit. I can position the pointer in Word, and just flip the pen over and erase text, or I can be painting in Photoshop, and just flip the pen over and start erasing any mistakes without changing tools in the toolbar.The tablet using absolute positioning, and each point in the active area (4x5 inches), corresponds to a position on your screen. I read previous reviews that considered 4x5 too small, but I looked at my mouse swing, and I rarely made long movements with my mouse, and this active area is quite sufficient for me. In some programs you can re-map this active area to a portion of the screen. The mouse is also absolute, and only works on the active area of the tablet. There is an overlay on the tablet for tracing, which could be quite useful, but I rather scan images and trace them on the screen - however, for people without a scanner, it can be sufficient.The 4x5 tablet fits well on my desk taking up as much room as my mouse pad. I suffer from RSI, but this ergonomic pen creates no strain on my wrist though it took a little getting used to - luckily there is a tutorial and exercises to teach you, and you'd be up and running with the tablet in no time. The pen feels natural, as we're used to holding pens more than using a clunky mouse, which we had to learn a long time ago anyway. I tried using the tablet on every computer I could after that, so I won't have to use a mouse again - it works on Windows 2000 laptops, which make presentations really nice, as you can make annotations and drawings during a Powerpoint presentation, and you can even hold the tablet like a notepad, so you don't have to bend over to use the &quot;mouse&quot; again if you're standing. Since it is a USB tablet, it doesn't need any extra power source, which is a plus for me, as every other peripheral I have has taken up all six sockets in my power strip. The tablet doesn't work under Windows NT 4.0, as a warning to business users who still have that running at work.The included software alone is well worth over $100USD. Think about buying Adobe PhotoShop 5.0LE and Corel Painter Classic and you'd have already spent over $100USD. I've heard problems with other USB tablets, but never with the Wacom tablets, they're even endorsing Opensource development of their drivers to get the tablet working under Linux (which it does now). The tablet comes included with a battery-less, cordless, scroll mouse that works on the tablet as well. I've so far used my tablet/pen/mouse for everything from surfing the web, helping me edit programs that I write, manipulating images and drawing some personal masterpieces, in less time than I took before. Wacom's website features a tip archive, a list of all the software that has hidden features for a stylus, and even special offers for discounts on products for Graphire2 owners.There is no question that this tablet lives up to its brand name.
This is a really nice way to protect a Garmin eTrex from such hazards as scratches, dirt, oils in your hand, etc. It does have one minor flaw, though - it reduces the satellite signal strength a bit, so you have to take it off when reception becomes marginal.
I am a runner and bought these to combat common problems like headphones coming loose while, cord vibration from wind, etc. They do a good job of staying in place while you run. That is good. However, I have had a lot of problems. First, in the 'snug' position, where they would not move around while I ran, the sound from each headphone was quite different. I could adjust their position to sound the same, but then the adjusted headphone would not stay in place. The pads come loose very easily as well. I never lost one, bought that was more luck than anything else. The cord is a freaking nightmare to deal with, and untangling it is a recurring 1-2 minute tax you pay every time you use these headphones. The plug on the headphones can also make it hard to use them with some armbands, like the Nike one designed to work with the Nike+iPod sensor.Finally, but most importantly, these headphones did not last for me. I had them just over a year when I suddenly got an electric shock from them while running. The cover over the speaker on the right headphone had come lose, resulting in exposed electric wire coming into contact with my ear.
This is the second purchase I've made this year from Amazon for which the price dropped almost before it was delivered. I just paid $22.00 for the hub only to find that on the day I received it the price is cut significantly. I should return it for a refund and buy one at the sale price...not fair Amazon! The D-Link hub is like most D-Link devices, it does what it says it will and does it well. It's an attractive addition to the desktop or wherever and the ports are spaced wide enough to accommodate several jump drives without crowding. The power plug is large but it's not a brick and will share most power strips comfortably. The lighted power-on and active ports feature is a plus for me and both the power cord and the USB cord are several feet long making it much easier to connect. I did not find anything to suggest that plugging a USB 1.1 device in will drop the through rate for all devices to 1.1...the 1.1 device will run at 1.1 speed but I don't see anything to suggest the 2.0 devices will drop in speed too. Yes, having to be plugged in is inconvenient when traveling but then the laptop has to be too if doing any real work and I appreciate that it isn't sapping power from my computer. It's small and light enough to easily fit into a laptop case but there are smaller, albeit less, powerful hubs one can use for traveling. Now if Amazon would send me a refund on the price differential I would really be happy!
Just in case someone may feel guilty for not paying a lot more for, basically the same thing, let's look at our top of the line offer,Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters)and do a quick comparison.This item supports the HDMI 1.3 standard. Any HDMI 1.3 cable can carry up to 10.2 Gbit/s. Hmmm... I suppose the Monster is much better, right? Well... it "guarantees a certified cable bandwidth of 10.2" Okay, but the Monster also supports "x.v.Color, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD". It turns out that, all of the above, and more, are part of the HDMI 1.3 specs and they are fully supported by every cable that complies to the standard and can be had for about 95% less for this item. The expensive brand presentation simply enumerates the HDMI 1.3 specs as if it being HDMI 1.3 compliant was a really big deal. It is not a big deal. Even a cable that costs 95% less is HDMI 1.3 compliant.My suggestion: if you think that the proponents of the expensive brand have a point when they claim that their product is a lot more durable, buy TWO of these and still pay almost 95% less than you would pay for one of the expensive ones.My personal experience: I've never paid 'a lot' for an HDMI cable because it makes no sense to pay more. I took home one of the 'expensive' ones once because the salesman promised to take it back if I wasn't amazed by the difference. It made zero difference and I returned it._________________________________________________The following are the HDMI 1.3 specs and all certified HDMI 1.3 cables (including Monster) are going to support them.Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 25601600p75Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 25601600p60Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 19201200p60sRGBYCbCr8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capabilityBlu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolutionConsumer Electronic Control (CEC)DVD-Audio supportSuper Audio CD (DSD) supportDeep ColorxvYCCAuto lip-syncDolby TrueHD bitstream capableDTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capableUpdated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)
I'm not going to repeat all the positives of this mouse. Even though I already have a bluetooth mouse from Logitech for my bluetooth enabled Thinkpad T60, I still purchased the VX because of its ergonomic design, all the convenient buttons, the neat scroll wheel, and it only needs one AA battery (versus the V270's 2 AAA). I really hate dongles, but this one is relatively small, and you can store it inside the mouse!Now, the flaw: I've been noticing that I accidentally right click a lot. I discovered that the right clicker is very sensitive. Just resting my middle finger on it will press the button! The left button is fine, though. I even turned the mouse upside down and put its own weight mostly on the left button, and it wouldn't click. I now find myself either subconsciously elevating my middle finger, or I even curl it up to prevent right clicking.Does anyone else have this problem? If it's just me, then I will send it in for repair/replacement.
Muy contento con mi compra, es un producto solo para los que saben con una respuesta muy por encima de todos los productos de sony que he probado en esta categoria, confort ya que son casi inperseptibles no molestan, usan la resonancia interna del cuerpo para generar un mejor audio reconosco que de primera me decepcione pero despeus de unos minutos se nota la calidad del produto con su sistema de cancelacion del ruido. En definitiva una muy buena compra se los recomiendo
It took me a while to figure how to attach this lens. Beside that, I hope this filter protect my lens.
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 recently bought this recorder, and after only 35 days, the DVD drawer would not open due to being "blocked" by some sort of internal mechanical device. Additionlly, when I tried to turn the DVD player on it would automatically turn off while trying to retrive the cable signal. Also, when I would record a TV show, sometimes it would only record and play for approx. 2 minutes although the Disc would show 1 hour of recording. Take if from me, save your money. This is the most worthless product on the market today.
After purchasing the Epson Perfection 1240U scanner, we found out that it was incompatible with our HP DeskJet 882C printer. I contacted Epson Technical Support by e-mail for assistance. When I did not hear from them after several days, I decided to telephone their long-distance number. The person I spoke to suggested downloading additional non-Epson software to resolve the problem.The download was made but the copy-utility problem remained. Another phone conversation with Epson ensued. This time the person told me to talk to the software company. An e-mail response from the software company eventually offered no solution either.Since neither Epson nor the software company could solve the copy-utility problem, we returned the scanner and put an end to our costly and very disappointing experience.
No complaints here, works as advertised, been using for several months. Great sound, clean installation, would buy again in a second.
I got this case after it is recommended by another Amazon.com customer. I am aware that it will be a little tight. It is still manageable but takes a little effort fitting the camera and shoulder strap into the storage compartment. The front pouch is big enough for a spare battery or couple of SD cards. I am waiting for someone to make a little bigger case to fit all the new advance compact and micro 4/3 cameras.
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!
My 10 year old son got this for his birthday, and it has been the hit of the household and in fact the whole neighborhood. The camera itself is easy enough for our 7 year old to use, and the editing software is fabulous. Simply by clicking and dragging you can connect different scenes, add special effects, put in sound effects and music, etc. The results are surprisingly professional! I would highly recommend this toy!!!
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.
I just purchased the xti a couple months ago and love it. But, I am having a problem w/ it not letting me take a lot of pictures quickly like I could do w/ my digital rebel 2000. A busy signal will come up and it will take a few seconds for it to finish before I can continue. I tried using the multiple shots option and it still will come up. I take pics of children and I need to take pics quickly. Has anyone experienced the same thing?
The JoyBe MP3 player is about portability (hang it on your neck) and ease of use. It holds 32 tracks, which is enough for the length of my workouts! With Windows XP, you just use Microsoft Explorer to transfer files. You need to set up file order by naming convention in Explore. Then scroll through files on the Joy Be. Titles show up on the screen. The USB connection is integrated into the unit -- no extra cords necessary -- just like a memory stick. The menu is simple, the "reset" works, the unit seems rugged enough to last as long as its battery.Lowlights: There is no charge level indicator, volume is 2nd level menu, the USB connector is probably the mechanical weak spot of the unit. The earphones are not comfortable for me, but sound OK. I do wish for more storage, but plan to wear this player out first!
received in excellent condition, this flip video camcorder is compact enough to carry and film safety hazards. in turn, these are great tools for safety meetings, easy to download and view at safety meetings. thank you!
I haven't received the charger that I originally payed for as of August 18th, 2006. I keep getting updated messages to review the shipping date.I just want the charger since I purchased 2 canon cameras. Please getback to me an update on the charger. I still want it.Robert. W. Love
Great optics, excellent magnification, all for a reasonable price. We own another pair of zoom, and weren't sure about purchasing a fixed magnification, but these are fantastic. What more could you ask for?
After half a day of debugging and well meaning and courteus but poor tech support from D-Link I am returning the product. It has looks and behavior of a young product meant for early adopters. Since I need it for security I cannot be in debugging mode. There are many bugs each one of them jeopardizing the purpose of operating a security camera. Also, in previous reviews there is no mention of the sorry quality of the security application provided with the product. Unstable, clumsy, incomplete, unsupported.If you want to teach yourself the technological pits of wireless video and security go ahead. Otherwise wait, wait, wait.
For the price, I truely believe you cannot beat a set of Wharfedale speakers. I considered purchasing the 8.4 model (the only difference is a second driver on each speaker), but for the small listening area I have, one driver per speaker, coupled with a good external powered subwoofer is more then enough. So, unless you're trying to power quite a large area, you should be fine with the more economical 8.3 model. The sound from these speakers is as excellent as the marketing materials claim, and they handle a lot of power with ease. I've bought all wharedale speakers to create my surround sound environment, and I'm much happier with the result than a lot of my friends who bought much more expensive all-Sony set-ups. In fact, some of my friends with much higher priced equipment have remarked that they wished they'd heard the wharfedale setup before blowing the extra money. Definitely a great buy!
This USB hub was a no brainer to install and it is actually pretty small and works perfect sitting on my iMac stand. I have not had any issues with any devices disconnecting and works well with multiple devices connected.
For the price, this nice little camera is very handy and the menus are simple to navigate and use. Unlike some professional reviewers, I have no complaint about its picture quality. The zoom functionality is fun and comes in handy at times. I like it's small size; I can easily carry it in a trousers' pocket.
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!
this was a bad idea, i thought id order my points online and have them quick and easy. easy yes, but not quick. took 4 hours to recieve my code when it shouldve been instant, now i got my code and not in the mode to play the game, just go to the store it will save you alot of time
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.
There's always a ton of static on the screen when I used this cable. I had to replace it within a week. Total garbage.
After upgrading to 7.6 (which you are forced to do if you want to reprogram your remote) none of my computers recognize the remote. Support is useless unless I want to pay $29 for a customer support call and they don't guarantee they'll solve the issue.My recommendation is not to buy their products since they don't support them.
Best Buy had a special on the 2353H and I bought it for my younger sister since she watches TV on a tiny 8 inch tube and it angers me everytime I see her watching shows in it. I could've gotten a larger HDTV for a slightly higher price but Samsung has a good LCD picture quality plus the viewing distance is short. Unfortunately the local Best Buy didn't have it in stock so I had them ordered me one which took about a week. The TV stand is not attached so very minor assembly is required. I hooked up a Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD player to it via HDMI and calibrated the screen and I was done. She was really surprised to see a new HDTV in her room.The black bezel frame of the Samsung matches her room as well as the HD-DVD player. Picture quality on standard channels are ok but the HDTV stations just blows them away. The remote is easy to use and even lights up if its too dark in the room. There is a wide range of video/audio settings for a HDTV this size. The sound is just right...no need to crank it up. Downside is that the viewing angle is so-so.PROs:2 HDMI inputs, nice black bezel, range of calibration settings, good sound and picture quality.CONs: Viewing angle isn't the best.
It does what I needed. It lets me read 4GIG SDHC cards. It was fairly inexpensive and it just works.
Replaced the hard drive on my Toshiba Satellite. Used software that came with the laptop to restore it.Drive works like a champ.
This is a very sturdy and adjustable stand. It is even better than I expected and I use it all the time with a variety of tablets.
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 absolutely loved this product. Of the few products I looked at, this one actually caught my eye. It was fairly cheap and actually works. I was able to purchase it with a gift card from my favorite rewards website. I believe it to be my favorite Amazon purchase so far.
No frills DDR2 RAM for my P4 server. The best part of kingston RAM is the lifetime warranty. Definitely a good buy!
I just installed the Linksys WPC54GX4 Wireless-G adapter in my older (2003)Compaq Presario laptop and linked to my Linksys WRT54GX4 router. It works flawlessly and I am getting 246 mb of speed upstairs and 70 feet away from the router. This adapter and the router exceeded my expectations!
I had never used a digital camera before and wasn't sure of what I would need. This memory card was easy to use and has performed as promissed. I plan to buy more in the future.
Its almost midnight and I have had these headphones on since seven. I have been patiently waiting for them to start hurting my cranium, I am still waiting. To be fair, after an hour or two they usually become a little uncomfortable but tonight, for whatever reason I want to keep these on until I die.The sound, superb. The look, bold. The bass, unbeatable. I am a techno junkie and these things kick all of my speakers out the window for the amount of bass they put out.I love the long, thick chord with the gold plated end. Overall the construction warrants a solid A. I throw these in my back pack and in general test their German hardiness on a semi-regular basis. The result, I have broken them in and they are more comfortable than when I got them. Unless you are a dangerously insane individual, there is not much you can do to break these.The huge, mushy earpads feel gratifying around the ears while lucid music pours out.My writing style, try hard perhaps? Possibly. On the other hand maybe I am so pleased with these that I felt the need to really show it.Buy a pair for yourself and find out, I cannot see you being disappointed.
This mouse is so easy and works great. No wonder it's the best selling mouse in the world!
When I first reviewed this product back in January 2000, I gave it only two stars because I was disappointed with the construction of the case which, I still believe, is kind of cheap considering the cost. But I have been using this case to protect my Palm for almost a year now and it has never been damaged in all this time, even despite the fact that I have dropped it at least 6-8 times. I even dropped it on a concrete floor in a parking garage!While I certainly don't want to give anyone a false sense of security - I'm sure the Palm would break if it falls hard or often enough - this case has been well worth the money and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to protect their unit but doesn't want the bulk of a leather case.Here are some other comments on functionality:1. The inside front cover of the hard case is the perfect place to put the graffiti stickers that come with the Palm. They actually look like they belong there.2. The inside back cover is the perfect place to stick a business card in case the unit gets lost and is miraculously picked up by an honest person.3. The case can sometimes get in the way of beaming. I have had no trouble beaming to other Palms, but I have had to open the back of the case in order to beam to a Handspring. This may be due to the weird placement of the Handspring IR port.4. I have only experienced once or twice the problem that others have described involving the accidental pressing of the contrast button on the top left of the Palm. I don't consider it an issue.5. Even though the case doesn't *snap* shut, it should still shut securely and both front and back should be flush with each other as long as the case's spine is placed precisely centered in the Palm's stylus slot. If your case does not shut correctly it is because the palm and case spine are misaligned.Happy shopping.
I bought two of these and installed them in a PC running Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The result is a PC that can record high definition TV off two separate tuners at a time. I use an XBOX360 as a media center extender to watch my recordings on my HDTV.Note that the HD tuner will only work for off-air signals, so you'll have to install an antenna in order to use this.
Fairly good price and good quality. Runs fairly hot (I could keep a somewhat warm coffee on it). Remember every 10 degrees hotter cuts the life by half. So I've been turning off the HD whenever it's not in use, which kind of messes up its autoplay that I've set for it. Unless, of course, I start the computer with the HD already on.11-17-08 - Recently I discovered that you SHOULD NOT turn this thing on while the computer is either booting up or logging in. My computer crashed/froze when I logged in and then hit the power button on the HD. Up 'till now, it's been working like a charm! I love it!
I bought this to backup my iPod. I didn't even use the CD they included with a file transfer program. Nothing to install, just plugged in to the USB and dropped files into the drive in My Computer. One and done. Great product.
These DVD wipes are a godsend. Haven't had a problem with any scratches at all since I've started using them.
Once setup properly, the remote works beautifully. However, the setup instructions are about the worst I have ever encountered. Clearly, the instructions were written for a different model than that which I purchased. For example, the instructions specify functions which do not exist on my model. Furthermore, nothing is specified about on-screen setup which is a critical part of the overall setup procerure.
online game code was email to me and display at the end of purchase. the code was enter at the xbox 360 redeem screen right away and it work just fine, code was valid right away.
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.
Strengths:High cool factor with the digital ink display; good signal strength; feels good in the hand; displays current device with key animation; support for PVRs with dedicated device button; dedicated macro buttons.Weaknesses:Needs to be moved/shaken to activate the key display before you can press any buttons; lack of real buttons; position of VCR buttons at bottom makes them very difficult to use with one hand.I've owned it for 24 hours now and will likely return it. I'll admit I was taken with the cool factor but that it ultimately spelled its demise. I was also sold on the dedicated PVR device feature.The biggest problem is that the display is not active all the time so you need to shake the thing to wake it up before it will show you the button display and respond to button presses. This was the deal breaker for me.I often use my remote to watch PVR content and use the VCR buttons to scan/skip around content. With this remote, I might trigger a fast forward operation, the display goes to sleep, I find the spot I want to begin play at, I need to shake the thing to wake it up, slight delay, spot missed, flurry of button presses to finally stop the fast forward. Not good.It's the same with channel surfing. You have to wake it up every time you want to press a button unless it's within the eight seconds (or so) of awake time. Argh!As for general usability: it provides much of the same capabilities of other remotes from this (UEI) company's line of remotes. Learning from other remotes was no problem.I especially liked the fact that there's a dedicated PVR device button but it's really no different than using an AUX1 device button to control the PVR, it's just labelled correctly.So, buyer beware. If you aren't an intensive remote user and you like cool looking gadgets, then this might work for you. Otherwise, it's a pain to have to wake the thing up every time to press a button. Ugh.
The AC portion of my Zip Linq Power Adapter never worked. I only used it (read: tried to use it) on infrequent business trips, so by the time it had become enough of a pain to me to see about getting it replaced it was already several months after my purchase and I no longer knew where the receipt was or from whom I had purchased it. Bottom line: no receipt = no RMA# = no return = a total waste of money. Regardless of the well intentioned Receipt/RMA#/Return policy, you'd think a distributor/manufacturer would be eager to learn of the occasional defective product and the resultant dissatisfied customer in order to remedy the situation . . . unless, of course, the defects are more than occasional . . .
I haven't read anything by William Boyd in quite a few years and can't recall which of his earlier books I did, in fact, read but I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was wondering if any of his earlier books go into similar territory.I thought the technique of shifting back and forth between Eva's wartime adventures and the current period (though the whole book is evidently a flashback to the 70's)when she reveals her exciting past to her daughter was very well done and made this a compelling read. In some respects, this book reminded me of several of Alan Furst's or Ward Just's novels. Well researched and with a real element of suspense.
I love this phone. I had an older plantronics headset for years but it finally wore out. I work from home quite a bit and am using the phone for meetings frequently. The headset is a must. Works great...mute is simple to deal with and has a decent range.My only complaint about this product compared to the previous one I had is that you can't have it on the charger while in use...it hangs up. This limits the time you can use the phone without charging though to this point I've not hit that limit even after 2 hour calls.Oh, the other problem I have noticed is that when receiving a call my Linksys wireless router will disconnect. Not an issue when placing calls though.
Another good mouse from Logitech. As many other reviewers have noted, this little mouse has a lot going for it. Our Acer laptop's touchpad was rather clumsy to use, so a mouse was quite welcome. The only reason for 4 stars was the lack of an included CD with the necessary driver; the driver had to be downloaded from the Logitech website. Come on Logitech; how much are you saving by not paying for a CD? Otherwise installation was straight forward and took a few minutes. Good price.
get the access code immediately. saves gas, time and is available 24/7 to buy exactly when you want it. Great convenience. Thank you Amazon.
Wow! That is all that needs to be said about these great and affordable speakers. I used to have a set of creative labs 5.1 surround speakers but they [gave] out on me. So I went and listened to these and boy are they good. They easily outperform many of the more expensive speakers out there. If you are looking for high performance speakers with a not so high price tag, look no further than these, they will not dissapoint.
I still havent delved into the cameras compensation mode but this Camera could not be simpler to use. Its still a bit pricey but compared to all the other digital cameras of its kind (and ive seen many) its worth the price. I think the LCD display takes too much battery power and the flash is too close to the lens but it is a very handy and smart camera. If you like small and well constructed things the likes of how Macintosh makes, (IPOD)you will like this camera. Its ability to take a good picture is 90% and to take the picture you want is 80%. Meaning youve got to put some work into changing the presets to get what you were hoping for but the beauty of digital is that its so manipulable.
I've owned countless headphones of various styles and prices, and these are some of my favorites. Sound-wise...okay, I haven't tested them on anything but my mp3 player, and the quality of the music on that is already reduced, so I can't honestly tell you the limits of these headphones, but they sound nice for my mp3s. One reviewer complained of little or no bass, but I'm finding the overall tone of these, including the bass, perfectly satisfactory. My main reason for trying these is the flexible ear clips, and that's my main reason for satisfaction with my purchase. The buds themselves fit nicely into my ears, and the clips are easy to mold around my ears for a secure fit. I don't need the cord volume control, but it's a nice bonus for cutting the sound when you need to hear something briefly but don't want to change the player, or remove the clip. Overall I'm very satisfied.
The Archos 605 is probably the best Media Player I have ever bought. Its not so much of a brick (consider that my hands are kinda small) and its more than enough capacity for me. After trying to find another option in the market I decided to go with this product because of its functionality. The battery life is a little less than expected, but I have used it for music for 12 hours straight and I havent had any problems.The service on Amazon.com was also great. The delivery was right on time the packages were sealed and I was able to monitor my purchase all the time. It was just a breeze to buy it here.... I totally recomend this product.....
The mouse works fine. It does appear to work less consistantly when there is not a direct line of site from the USB port to the mouse.
I love this home theater. You can't go wrong purchasing this system! Great sound, easy to install and use... The list goes on!
The title says it all. The arrows on these jumpers completely clears up any confusion I had about which end is which when connecting to a loop out. I have had so much trouble in the past getting my new equipment working because they weren't labelled, I would waste hours only to find I had the cables the wrong way around and so the audio was going in the wrong direction. Worth it on time saved alone.
Thought this would be a great "ipod" for my 5 yr old, since his older siblings have the real thing. I would be able to control volume, etc but it is not worth it-the company no longer makes them, so you cannot get any support. We have Windows Vista and the software is not compatible:it loads onto the computer, but then you cannot open the program or do anything with the unit-add music, etc. Am going to return mine and probably get a shuffle-then I know it'll be ok.
By the time the alarm went off I was within sight of police cars. It is very specific; it tells you exactly what is there -but not until you see it at the same time.
I've seen several people complain that their cameras won't recognize this card. I even tried to format the card via a CF reader - no go. Copying everything from a working card couldn't fool the camera either.From what I understand this card *can* work in the CoolPix line, but as I said several folks (including me) report getting an un-usable card
Was a little skeptical at first considering the price. But it worked great. It is cheaply made but it worked. Never used the SD slot or remote so cannot comment on that. But it held up for a couple years until the kids decided to play on the van. They crushed it. So we have ordered two more! Great price for a product that works!
Was perfect for my need and very secure to buy, thanks guys!!! Just what I needed and I got them almost immediately!!!
Note that although v5 is now out, it's really more of a map data vendor change than an &quot;update&quot;. The interface is identical, and much of the map data is, too. The main differences will be in Alaska and Hawaii. You can use the map viewer at Garmin's web site to check out what the v5 maps look like.Also, MetroGuide v5 can only be used to create routes on a PC. You cannot use its maps to create routes on a StreetPilot or other GPS that does its own routes. You can use the City Select CDs to do this.Finally, if you're wondering what the difference between this and Roads &amp; Recreation, that is intended for older and low memory (1MB or less) units. If you have 8MB or more, get MetroGuide.
How would you like to watch a movie that is 1 inch smaller (height wise) from the original viewable screen? Well look no further for this unit does this trick when you upconvert the DVD signal to 720P and 1080i via HDMI connection.I do agree that the picture quality looks great and you might not even have the "shift issue" but as JCP (the other reviewer) pointed out, there has been a significant number of users who have reported this on a home theater forum.The problem only exists if you are using an HDMI cable and upconverting the signals. Otherwise, 480P through HDMI or Component Video connections is OK.
I've been using this mouse for 5 years now and it still works great! I've never had any problems with it. Definitely the best mouse in the price range. I'll probably keep using this mouse until it falls apart in my hand one day.
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!
I bought this mp3 player for my niece who is 13 and she absolutely loves it. She never leaves home without it. It's very easy to use. I would highly recommend this player. She can put the music on it herself because the program is that easy to use. She loves it.
This thing is perfect for carrying your stuff around in a not-so-fattening way. I hvae an external flash, macro kit, 28-80 lens, 50mm lens, 18-55mm lens, DSLR w/batt grip and 75-300mm lens ATTACHED all fit into the main body of this thing. Everything is seperated by the dividers making me feel confident and safe while walking, hiking, biking, etc. The addon pouches seem to make it a bit more bulking that you'd want, but the bag all by itself is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough - get away from huge bulky shoulder bags!! Lowepro did it again!
I bought this cord to hook-up my Xbox 360 and laptop to my new TV I bought for college. I was a little hesitant because of the price, but opted to buy one cord anyway. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed! The picture is crystal clear and works perfectly with my laptop and Xbox 360. As far as I can tell right now (only about a week of use) the cord is pretty sturdy, as I have been switching from my laptop to my gaming console. I actually ordered a second cord a few days ago so I don't have to unplug and plug when I want to switch between to the two. All in all, this HDMI cord is a great buy! Don't pay an arm and a leg for those other brand name cords!
I just wonder how long a Visor will last with two AAA batteries assuming I use it daily?
I am pleased with this item. I am still new with it but so far it is okay in my book. Glad they found a way to make items that you could use to put records onto as well as made up cassettes. The only thing now is they need to make a item like this that has a cd recording side as well as a cd player side like they do with cassette dual decks.
What can you say about a cable. Item as described. Ran cable internet to my basement. Works great, quick shipping. Best price I could find.
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.
I cannot believe you can pay up to $100s of dollars for an HDMI cable. I was using composite cables for my PS3 on my HDTV (LED) and let me tell you, as soon as I hooked it up I felt like I was missing out BIG TIME on not getting these sooner. If you have an HDTV please please please get some HDMI cables. I wanted something cheap because I have no clue about any kind of cable. This is my first one and I'm so sorry I did not buy sooner. For less than two bucks how can you say no???I'm completely in awe. In for two days and the picture quality is so much better than composite.GET THESE NOW. Even if they might not last long at least you hardly spent anything. I'm seriously amazed and mad at myself for not getting sooner.
What can I say? A cable is a cable and it does what it's supposed to. No need for an expensive one when this works just fine.
Much better than the built in flash on my D70. More functionality than I'll ever use as an amateur photographer but worth the investment.
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 had this router for 7 weeks now and had no problems. I found it easy enough to set it up myself. I had no need for tech support yet. No extra cables were required for my netbook and my other computer. But I did use a cable to connect a printer.
I purchased these backpacks to use at my job. My colleagues and I often travel into underground coal mines. We sometimes have to do a lot of walking and need to carry many cables and other tools aside from our notebooks. This backpack has plenty of room for my notebook, cables, digital meters, some hand tools, extra sweatshirt....and lunch. It rides comfortably on my back. The underground coal mines are hard on equipment and this backpack has so far held up...it's dirty, but it's not torn and all the zippers still work. It may be a bit large for most people, but if you need to carry a lot of stuff, this is a good bag.
I must state that this product has been works fine to me.Pros:-High quality.-Comes with a lot of good features.-N band works mixed with G band.-Good range distance.Cons:None so farAt this moment I don't have any cons with this product.Update: Almost a year whit this product and I must admit that works great, may I also suggest to to update the firmware of this product, be careful when choose the update, If you apply the weong firmware you will damage the router.If you have a mixed band like G and N, may I suggest to use channels like 1,6 and 11. This will help your to avoid interference with other devices that works at 2.4GHZ.As last I can say that this is a decent product with a value performance.
This laptop is awesome, I have had quite a few go through my hands, they are extremely reliable and fast.
-Background-This is my third headset for use in the workplace. I'm in the IT field. I spend about half my day talking to people, and the other half with my head down working. The trouble is, the people around me are in the same situation, and our quiet parts of the day are seldom aligned, plus we are all loud talkers, so my office is usually really noisy.The first two headsets I tried were earbud headsets. One set (Shure e2c) accomplished sound-isolation via earbuds composed of foam earplugs. Another set (from Phillips) used active noise cancellation. Both worked pretty well, the Shure being the standout for sound quality, but earbuds have a few fundamental problems.I found earbuds were a real pain to take in and out of the ear to accommodate 'drive-by' conversations. The Phillips would sometimes fall out of the ear. With the Shure headphones, I could stand to have them in my ears for about a half-day before the skin in my ears became irritated and wearing them became painful. The noise cancellation feature was great for external low frequency sounds, but did not isolate the real noise problem of background noise from other people talking.After some painstaking Googling and reading up on reviews here at Amazon ('Amazoning?'), I landed on these headphones.-Sound Quality-This was my first set of high quality over ear headphones, so I cannot size these headphones up against their competitors. That said, I was floored by the sound quality of these headphones. Previously, my favorite place for enjoying music was in the car, where I can play it as loud as I like without the concern of disturbing others (my own little environmentally-controlled acoustic bubble). They blew away any consumer-accessible home theater setup, car stereo, headphone or earbud I had ever heard previously, and instantly sold me on high-quality headphones as the ideal music enjoyment experience.These headphones are very well balanced. The lows are perfect: Strong but not overpowering or uncomfortable, present, and clear. Well managed bass is typically difficult to find in headphones, where it is either overdone or underpowered. Highs are are perfect: Clear, and not overpowering or "over bright." I have never heard high 'clipping' or distortion unless it was in the recording. With well-balanced highs and lows, the oft-neglected mid tones are in perfect balance with the rest of the sound. I feel like the sound is perfect, an even, level balance, even after several years of heavy use. I hear things in music that I never noticed before (even with other headphones), like sniffs and coughs from the audience during a winter-time recording of Horowitz.-Sound Isolation-The headphones have a sealed back. They do a great job of filtering out background noise. I sometimes wear them alone (no music) just to muddle down the noise in the office and on airplanes. They work just well enough - better than nothing but not as isolating as foam earplugs (and certainly more comfortable).Good sound isolation sets the stage for good sound reproduction. I barely have to turn my iPod up to enjoy music at a comfortable level. The lowest volume settings easily drown out my coworkers and works well on crowded airplanes, also.They also do a great job of not letting sound *out.* I often listen to really good jams pretty loud at the office. When I press the ear cups together, I can barely tell they are on while holding them in my hands. Great for not disturbing people around you or for not disturbing one's partner when playing video games late into the night.-Usability-You don't need a powerful setup to enjoy these headphones. I use them primarily with an iPod, but I have also used them for gaming.They are easy to take off and put on for quick conversations.While the sound quality is excellent, and a sealed back design is good for sound isolation, they may not be so good as a DJ headset, since the ear cups do not rotate 180 degrees.-Comfort-I have a large cranium (I wear a XXL motorcycle helmet) and large-ish ears. These headphones fit great and feel great. Usually they are all the way out to the second or third from last 'click' on the headband adjuster. With the ear cups on, the headband rests on the top of my head, but has never tossed my hair.I routinely wear these for a full 8-12 hours. There is no pressure on or around my ears or on my head. Sometimes they get a little warm, but never uncomfortably so.On airplanes, I usually put them on as soon as I sit down to filter out the conversations around me, and leave them on for the whole flight, including sleeping with them on.-Durability-These headphones don't get out much. They mostly sit in a drawer at my office when not in use. I have taken them on a few trips (DC to Salt Lake City and to Greece) where they have had to endure air travel in a laptop bag and a few trips through security. They have held up very well, with no signs of wear.-The Bottom Line-These headphones changed the way I listen to music, and they inspired me to seek out a headset for gaming. I would buy them again without a second thought.I know Sony has made a successor to these headphones, and from what I've read, the sound quality on the newer headphones is not as well balanced. I hope Sony continues to manufacture these, as they are a very nice, high quality product. Why mess with perfection?I often seriously consider buying another set for home or as a backup to my set at the office.Highly recommended.
While the premise, ELECTRICAL connection, should work throughout an entire electrical network regardless of how big one's home is, this theory doesn't work. The booster device is simple: after downloading the disk into your distant laptop or hard drive, just plug it into a wall outlet near your modem (not into a power strip) and connect the ethernet line to the modem, then plug the second device into any wall outlet (again, not a power strip) anywhere in the same electrical system in the same house, and plug in the ethernet line to the device and your distant laptop or hard drive and you will have instant highspeed access. It worked for a day or two, then three green lights on the device started going off along with the internet access. I had to return this product twice (thinking the first time it was simply a defective device). Take a pass on this Netgear device!
Sometimes it is hard to believe this thing is made by Microsoft. I've been using this mouse for over a year now. A good mouse is something you can take for granted these days. It is one of those products you use every single day. This beauty is a work horse of a mouse. It fits your hand perfectly and is ergonomic. My hand does not get tired after long hours of usage like just about every other mouse. I've actually tried Microsoft's top end Wireless Bluetooth mouse. I went back to this one because the shape was more ergonomic. The Bluetooth design is a little different. Functionally they are both the same, but this one has the edge because of the design. I use the thumb buttons extensively. They are very useful and fully programmable with the software this mouse comes with. Contrary to other reviewers I've noticed the battery life isn't great. I usually replace the AA batteries ever other month. It's not a bad ratio; you just need to consider that when you purchase this. You will be buying a lot of AA batteries. What would be awesome is a rechargeable intellimouse. Something you could use during the day then stick it in a recharger at night. Anyway, this is a good product and well worth the price tag. I think the price will come down again since the Bluetooth Intellimouse is starting to take off.
It's relatively heavy and aesthetically abit crude looking device. Being a universal fit product, you would probably end up doing some modification. The solenoid travel is little less than 1/2 inch but torque is very strong. Electrical hook up is pretty straight forward and product comes with more than enough parts to complete the job in any vehicle. The hardest part about installation in my opinion was finding a suitable mounting location for the unit.
I've had this camera for over a month, by this then have taken over 2000 pictures with it, and couldn't be happier. The camera size is perfect, doesn't need to be better or smaller. It has solid construction, and looks like a resistant professional camera. It's operation system is easy to use and to get used to. And te pictures are greatt!!! Sharp, colorfull pictures with tons of details captured, the speed and aperture control is fantastic and the possibilities seem endless. I have friends that bought Nikons or Sony cameras... and after using and seein my Canon XTi they end up wishing they could simply exchange their camera for one like mine. Those other cameras are "babys" compared to the Canon XTi.
Have had three different routers over the years but this one has been the best had it 2yrs now and still going strong. Bought another one for my brothers house.So easy to setup easy to secure a little kid could do it.
Got the Audiovox car kit as a spare for the house, it was worth it the price was grate and quality is grate. I would recommend this item.
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.
Very good product, better quality than other cables sold in stores from 20 bucks or more. This product is gold plated and has a very good finish.
I bought these as a Christmas gift to myself and with being on a tight budget these days, I didn't want to spend too much?! I knew what I wanted but couldn't find it until I called customer services and the gentlemen on the phone told me about these and even he couldn't believe how much they were selling for! My ipod just slides right in the slot and I'm ready to go, I don't have to worry about those little ear things falling out all the time when I move suddenly or move my arms to pick things up. These stay put even when I'm hitting my punching bag during a vigorous work out! I still can't believe the sound quality of these headphones. My husband took one look at them and started laughing at me and asked when the next plane was landing?! I said, "listen to this for a second." He stopped laughing instantly and just listened... I had to chase him to get them off his head!
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.
Really wish I could rate this lens well, as I had heard great things and was very excited about it, but the autofocus was 2-3x slower than it should have been, new, right out of the box. I'm just glad I realized it and sent it back instead of using it for years as another unfortunate reviewer stated. After returning it, opted for the EF-S 60mm macro instead for various reasons. So as long as you don't receive a bad copy like I did, I'm sure you'll love the lens.
After changing out 2 different sets of these cables for a set of Belden HDMI (more expensive, but worth it) everything worked fine. It definitely was not the connections THESE CABLES PROVED DEFECTIVE. Try the other stuff.
To my regret, I ignored what the other reviewer said.Despite the picture showing them wall-mounted, and the PDF file description, these are CEILING mounted mounts.
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.
I researched consumer TV's for several months. I waited for the introduction of this product in August '04 and tracked its development at the Toshiba site. I had some specific space requirements. Toshiba puts their speakers at the bottom of the unit, which was advantageous to me. TV speakers sound fine for general TV viewing, and besides, I use my sound system for DVD's and TV viewing where sound is important to me. But the picture! WOW! I'm feeding the TV HD cable, and the 10 or so HD channels I receive just blew me away. Georgeous sharp picture. All component hook up. Other digital cable (not HD) look good too...but HD is terrific. If you want to get into HD at a reasonble price point and a fabulous picture, you should consider a tube TV. Plasma and LCD are expensive and have their respective issues. This is a great transition TV to the future. Cost $1399. I love it.
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.
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.
works great if you ignore the CD software and install manual that linksys send with this device which is a WASTE of ink, paper and plastic. device works fine in WEP & open mode but the linksys people have no clue on how to write manuals or install SW. the SW CD won't even work properly on my standard XP machine. 5 stars for device and hardware guys, 1 star for linksys tech writers & tech staff @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Here Is a repeat of Anthony Taylor (Sherman Oaks, CA) remarks-If you're having trouble setting it up, definitely call the 800 number as opposed to going online. I tried with three different people through their website online and none could help. Right before I sent it back I decided to try phone support and it got the expander a reprieve. I've copied some instructions that Y.A. Escalante was kind enough to leave in his review, but corrected and elaborated some of the items based on my experience. I would've given this 4 stars, but I deducted 1 for it not having clear enough instructions with its initial shipping. (Would've saved Linksys some headaches)Here goes:1-Disable WEP on your Router or AP2-Hold the auto-configuration button for 30 seconds(if everything goes well both lights on the expander will turn blue) and unplug while still holding button. Plug back in after 10-15 secs.3-open your Internet explorer browser and type 192.168.1.240 (default ip of expander), a window will pop up. leave the user name blank and put admin as a password (this is default password).4-make sure that the default gateway and subnet mask settings are identical with your Router or AP,change password on the expander if desired & save settings. (all settings should be correct due to auto configuration)5-Enable WEP on the expander, once again remember use same settings as in your Router or AP, save settings again.6-Go to your Router or Ap settings and enable WEP. Bang you're DONE. Enjoy
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 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.
The biggest choice you'll have to wrestle with is size. Not the 3.6 inches long, or 3.6 ounces it weighs... rather the storage size. This model is 4GB - which will hold approx 1000 songs. The 20GB might be overkill, but it's fun to think about the possibilities. The Apple iPOD is easy to use - easy to add songs in, take songs out. The battery charge lasts approx 8 hours; takes 3-4 hours to fully charge again (80% charged in 2 hours I read). Unit comes with earbud headphones (delivering excellent full-bodied crisp sound), a belt clip, AC adaptor, as well as the hook up for your PC. Capable of playing MP3's. Very customizable: main menu features; playlists; shuffle songs or albums; repeat functions; alarms and sleep timers; 20 different equalizer settings; displays (date/time/etc); sound checks; etc. The size is amazing - the mini fits in my pocket with my cell phone and I almost don't notice it. In the dark, the display reads nicely. Only bad comment is that during the daylight hours, I wish the LED backlight was brighter. Max operating altitude is approx 10,000 feet (the thin air definitely effects the playback - found this out on our last Colorado vacation in the mountains). Overall an outstanding iPOD/MP3 player. Available in several colors (blue/gold/silver/pink/green). Apple still makes the best unit in 2005 and everyone and their brother is now trying to copy them. Toughest choice you'll have to make is whether to get the 1GB (250 songs), 4GB (1000 songs), or 20GB (5000 songs). Stick with Apple and you won't go wrong. Great unit!
The screen arrived quickly and was well packaged with the screen material wrapped around a plastic tube and inserted inside another plastic tube (4" heavy plastic drain pipe). The aluminium frame is quick to put together, it comes in 6 pieces, the sides are one piece and the top and bottom are in two pieces. The top and bottom frame pieces are joined together with small shaped pieces that insert into the extruded frame and are screwed in place through each side of the frame, works well and makes a very neat and strong join between the frame pieces. There are 90 degree corner pieces that insert into the end of each frame and make it very easy to fit the screen together, make sure you measure the diagonals to check everything is square before tightening all the screws. Once the frame is together it is very easy to fit the screen material, there are 6 plastic rods that have to be pushed into a pocket around the edge of the screen material (2 on each on the top and bottom of the screen and 1 on each side)then you stretch the material to fit the rods within a channel in the frame. Plastic clips are then used all round the frame to hold the rod in the frame channel. It produces a nice tight screen with no visible sags or creases.This was the first frame I have assembled but I had it ready to mount on the wall within 45 minutes and I was taking it slowly! Mounting it on the wall is easy - the supplied brackets work well and it is easy to lift the assembled screen and hook it onto them.I have the screen mounted in a dedicated media room and am using a Panasonic PT-AE3000U projector, this screen works very well and gives a nice sharp, bright image with good colour reproduction and the felt covered frame is excellent at absorbing any light from the projector that over laps the screen edges. I would highly recommend this screen, far more expensive screens might give you a very slightly better image but you would have to have them side by side to notice!Ignore the 1 star review above - the dimensions given by Amazon are the screen viewing dimensions and do not include the frame, the dimensions to the the edges of the frame are 109.4" x 63.4" check out the manufacturers website for more information (which would be pretty sensible before purchasing any product, finding it didn't fit then giving it 1 star reviews....)
It is a good and small drive which is very nice and comes with different colors that you can change, if you use USB drives, than this is a good choice with the rebate.
We use this unit at work, and I take it around the country. When it works, it's right on. However, it takes some getting used to.The menus are not intuitive. The power on/off/powersave function is awkward. Sometimes system locks and you have to restart the system. Previous destinations buried under "Address Book."I'd look elsewhere.
after reading all good reviews i decide to buy this cable but after it was shipped and i plug it to my pc i was very disappointed.Spent couple more $ and buy a good one.
I could replace 7 remotes.. And it was so easy to set it up...
My unit arrived defective. After installing new batteries, it showed the no battery symbol and was hard to get to turn on. I checked the batteries and all 3 delivered over 1.5v. I can sometimes get it to turn on, but not reliably enough to use. I plan to return it.
Need multiple connections at my TV, one for TV, one for XBOX, one for PS3, one for Blue Ray.... and I wanted the full 1GB to the Netgear router. So pulled a extra cable to the TV locatino under the floor, connect the main line back to the router that is centrally located in the house for signal strength and used the other 4 ports for TV,BlueRay,and 2 gaming systems. Great product, Great price.
I bought this insert hoping it would hold my Canon 30d lens down. It turns out that it barely holds the camera body with no lens, wedged in sideways. I knew it might not work based on the dimensions, but I'd read elsewhere that people got it to work with similar cameras and I thought I'd try for the price. I was hoping it would help turn a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack into a small camera bag. It didn't work out, but I can use it for other things. What really gets me is how poorly constructed this thing is. Fabric is very thin and single stitched. There is no padding on the bottom, just a thin piece of fabric. The fabric on the bottom panel is not hemmed in places and the fabric is fraying. The padding is firm packing foam type paneling. The padding is not sewn in at the bottom and it slides out easily. I don't expect this insert to last long.
I ordered my Belkin RF Modulator on 07-16 and recievd it on 07-20-2009. Quick and accurate delivery, as have been all of my prior orders from Amazon.I installed the unit tonight, following the very easy directions. It works fine. It's connecting a Dish Network receiver to an old TV which only has a coax input. The Dish Network receiver has RCA red/white/yellow output, but no Coax output.
High quality, reasonably priced camera. Could wish for brighter display outside. Easy to use. Recommend to also get the FlashPath adapter for computer (makes it easier and faster). Good buy for the money.
I have had this for about two weeks now. Most of the longer reviews here are spot on. This is a great receiver, powerful, great features. My one disappointment, and the reason it doesn't get five stars, is because the receiver cannot play digital audio sources in the 2nd and 3rd zones even when using an internal amplifier. What this means is that in addition to running a digital audio cable from your CD/DVD/DVR/so forth, you must also run an analog cable. For those devices where you can run just one cable (my airport express), you have to choose between digital or analog if you want to listen to it in zone 2 or 3. Thankfully the receiver does process both signals in parallel -- the main zone will play the digital signal, and zone 2 the analog. But so much for fewer cables.Also a tip: the HDMI upscaling of component looked much better to 720p rather than 1080i. My DVD player is a an ancient Sony S7000, and it looks fabulous on my 1080p LCD when upconverted to 720p.
after trying many usb adapter's, this is the only one that gave me instant connectivity and no dropped access. It works great. I had a hard time finding it, probably because its such a great product. I recommend it 100%
none of them fit in any of my ethernet ports!, they are very tight and won't clip no matter how hard I push.
I absolutely LOVE this BAG but I agree with C Turner, if you have a lot to carry it won't hold it.I'm using it for very infrequent trips so it suits a DVD player and movies more than a laptop and all the accoutrement required if you are a heavy duty computer user. IT needs to be wider FRONT to BACK for that. Too much space is wasted at the back where the handle and cute rain cover are.For plain old travel it is perfect for medicines, slippers, pens, pad of paper and a sandwich.More so with its STUNNING COLORS, it is just plain pretty! I'm sick to no end of black and browns so this line suits me to a Tee. I like my luggage VISIBLE. That way if someone is running away with it, you can holler, "FOLLOW THE PERSON WITH THE KELLEY GREEN AND ORANGE LUGGAGE!" Orange referring to Titan's x2 suitcase line (sorry bright colors and great interior but not the least bit durable, broke in under one hour! during packing no less).Indeed the RAIN COVER is a great dust cover only. Leather is silky/lovely and suits the price tag. Amazon's price is better than any on this item.Now McKlein! "MAKE IT BIGGER", in those bright colors. ADD A LOCKING MECHANISM [why doesn't this thing lock at least like a brief case?] while you are at it and we can buy another one to hold a thermos AND a sandwich.
I was carrying around the long cables, but then got this retractable piece, and it made all the difference. It's a bit more bulky, but makes this lightweight unit much more useful. With the splitter, I can now charge my Dell Laptop with my Treo and PMP at the same time.. Good stuff.
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.
I recieved these wireless headphones for Christmas, and they are a great set. I had researched others and this one always seemed to come out on top. I took a chance and told Santa that this was what I wanted. And believe it or not they were there under the tree Christmas morning.Anyways, this is a great and comfortable headset. The sound quality is amazing. You can hear things that you didn't know was there. The first night I used them I was watching the news. And you could hear a person prompting the news lady and hear her walk away in hi heals. Now that is great sound quality.I did give it only four stars for the reason that the buttons to turn it on and volume and balance are located on the back of the head sets. So if you are laying back in bed or just resting you head back on the couch you tend to hit the buttons and move them. Volume is a roll type button so does not take much to move it.It is assame that they did not put them one the front, and you cannot turn them around do to the fact they are molded in one direction to wear.However I must say it has been a dream come true with a house full of animals and kids. Just turn the volume up and drift away......
Great for bird watching. Optional carrying strap helps. I can adjust it somy Nikon SLR hangs above it & both are readily accessable.
We bought this to replace a similar dryer by Conair. This dryer is every bit as good as the Conair, and will hopefully last longer. It has a removable cap for cleaning, two heat settings (1200W/1600W), as well as two blower speeds. A quality, well made product. One thing to be mindful of with this model is the night light. It is very bright, more light than most others. We recommend this product as a good buy.
Overall, the MDR-EX81LP is a decent replacement over the Apple supplied earbuds that came with my iPod shuffle, but too much bass for my taste, the midrange is a little weak and vocals suffers. The hangers are a bit large for my ears and as such, don't fit snug around my ears, but they aren't falling off. After useing them for a couple of hours of listening, my ears don't feel fatigued. I would have liked the EX81LP's to be more 'neutral' sounding, but good value for what you pay.
I bought this Mouse so that I'd have the two button and scroll wheel functionality that my Apple Studio Pro mouse didn't have. It was an extreme disappointment when I spent $50 on this thing and then found out that I had wasted every cent of that money.First off, I do have to say that the buttons and scroll pad work flawlessly, but all of my problems otherwise outweigh that.The first few days that I had this mouse, it worked great, no complaints. The first problem I started having was when my cursor would randomly jump across the screen, this was a real annoyance when I was going to click on something and ended up clicking on something that screwed everything up in whatever I was doing. The problems don't end there though! After that started happening, I noticed that every day, after I had used this thing for maybe six hours straight (that happens alot at college) the mouse would just die and I'd have to go back to using either my Apple mouse or my trackpad, both of which only had one button and were just really annoying to use after having a wealth of three buttons and a scroll pad. Another thing I noticed about the power on this thing was how it didn't have a power on/off switch, so I couldn't just turn it off when I went to class, nor did the thing like being on its charger, because the more it was on there, the shorter the battery lasted (I suppose it's from the constant recharging, like a cell phone) but if I left it off the charger, I'd have no power when I got back from class. See my problem?Oh, and I'm sure other people have pointed out its charger, it's unweildy, try traveling between home and school with this thing and you'll wonder why you ever bought it in the first place (even if it's working perfectly otherwise)I give it one Star, simply because Amazon gives me no options lower than that.
This should not be an option. Most people don't need to connect a 4Gb Nano iPod to their PC every day. So, where does it get recharged?I plug the charger in by the shelfs where the keys usually are. So, when I go out, I unplug the iPod from the charger and wear it outside. When I come back in, I plug it back into the charger. It seems a natural. Why would anyone think this iPod USBPower Adapter (da' charger) is optional equipement?
We were connecting our computer to the sound board and needed stereo connects and these worked great. We got two cables and use 1 for sound out and 1 for sound input and they work like a charm.
This is an amazing camera. I have been researching what camera to buy for the last few months! and I haven't found a camera that comes close to this one.First of all the camera is big, so if you want a small zoom camera this isn't it. I'd recommend the Panasonic DMC fz1 or the Olympus C-750 models.This camera comes the closest to perfect for me and what i've wanted in a camera.Pros:(1) leica lens (fyi leica makes $2000 cameras, so for this camera to have a leica lens, it's got to be good).(2) the camera has auto and manual focus, and auto and manual modes so u can either point and shoot or learn to take pix with the more advanced features.(3) movie mode is very descent and it has good sound.(4) has a 16:9 ratio for 1 photo size (quality) setting, so u can take a pic and it'll be in widescreen...cool huh?(5) all the modes on the dial, portrait, night portrait, panning (makes a moving object in sharp while the background is blurry), sports, macro.(6) battery life is good. lasts pretty much all day.(7) has this cool flip animation, you can make movies with ur clay figurines, if you'd like!! take a pic of a figurine and move it slightly every time and when done itll convert it into a quicktime movie.(8) of course, the super ultra yummy zoom! how could i forget that? that's what got me interested in the camera in the first place.(9) aperture range of the lens is f2.8 throughout the focul range from wide to telephoto.(10) menus are easy to navigate and quick.(11) can use conversion lenses for wide and tele.(12) burst mode, can take 4-5 pics quick.(13) histogram on play and record mode - good for composition measuring.(14) turns on in about 2-3 secs after getting lens ready.(15) great photo quality!!! which is the most important thing!!(16) creativity for pictures!!!Now for cons:(1) of course, price.......but ah well...shouldn't be a con, nice things cost money!(2) i found that you cannot thread filters to the lens (lens not threaded) so can't protect lens with a (for example a UV filter to leave on permanently.) But can thread filters (72mm) to the lens hood (the camera package includes) which attaches to the lens barrel, (lens hood) roughtly 2-3 inches wide.(3) and the movie mode.....cant use the zoom!!!! wonder why!?!(4) extra batteries are expensive, and hard to find at ur local store.despite these 4 cons i have found in the last 3 months of researching for the perfect zoom camera, this has gotten to the closest i've found.Also, get a SD card at least 256megs or larger and start shooting away!!!!
I listen mostly to classical music so quality is essential. These headphines provide excellent quality sound, clarity and even response from low to high notes.The ear pieces also do a good job in cutting out background noise, which is very annoying in the soft or very soft places in the music (especially classical).The ear pieces are a tad small for my large ears. They are soft and smooth, so this is fine for an hour, but after that it becomes a bit uncomfortable. If you have average-size or small ears, this should not be a problem.For the price, I don't think I could find a better pair of headphones.
I love the style and the performance. For some the only downside is that it requires a power cord, so it is not very portable.
I bought the Flip for my daughter who is studying animation. I thought it would be great to have something simple and light like a point-and-shoot camera, but with moving images. And that's exactly what this is. It takes great pictures even in low light and picks up sound perfectly. The only criticism would be the 2x zoom (we're used to more), and the fact that you should always carry spare batteries (it uses AAs and they run out in about 2 hours). I'm buying another one for myself!
I liked how the code was generated really quick. I liked how it was pretty cheap and fast to get.
This is my first digital camera.I have used other cameras owned by friends and family,but never was convinced that the technology was refined.Well all that changed when I saw the Kodak line of DX cameras with docking station.I Bought the DX3900 in a bundle package,it had the camera,docking station,rechargeable batteries,memory card and software.The Docking station is what first got me interested in the camera.The features of the camera closed the deal.I am by no means a guy who take a good picture,but with the DX3900 it seems that you can't go wrong.When it comes to getting the pictures in my computer and e-mailing them,I really think that a monkey would have no problems doing it.The docking station is a must have to make this so simple.No wires hanging around to get dropped off and fall behind desk,just place camera in the docking unit it's as easy as hanging up a phone.To sum it all up I am very pleased wiyh my purchase of theKodak DX3900 Digital camera.
Using it to go from my TV to my Yamaha audio receiver. Works great. Would buy again!
As good as verbatim and haven't had one problem with these, and have been using them for about a year.
I love this clock because it wakes me up every time. I am deaf in one ear and am a deep sleeper. Until now, I haven't been able to find a clock that would awaken me reliably. I have to take medicine during the night, so I need a clock that will wake me up consistently. I use all three modalities together--alarm, light flasher, and bed shaker. I think the shaker has the most effect on me. It's not unpleasant, but it does get my attention. If I were to change anything about the clock, I would add the ability to set two separate alarms because sometimes I need to get up more than once before night's end. It would also be nice if one could make the numbers go in reverse when selecting an earlier hour for the alarm. However the clock and alarm are not difficult to set.
I bought this cable to give a little more freedom as I use my Nikon D90 tethered to my laptop. It seems to be a good quality cable. I have since purchase this:AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet / 3.0 Meters)to give myself even more room to roam. It too seems to be a good product.
I'm Ugandan and HDMI cables in my country are more expensive than the gadgets I plug them into. So for less than 10 grand the cable works perfectly. I can afford to do a split screen view and watch a movie of the 32" LCD while i take care of my other work on my laptop. I've used it for 4 months now and its still in good condition.The only down side is that for a laptop to Huge LCD screen connection, you are probably better off buying something a lot longer coz it makes no point if you have to be so close to you HUGE to use your laptop.All in all, go for it, its worth the money.
I originally bought the ReplayTV because of the composite outputs and supposedly better picture. What a mess. First, I have regular cable (no other cable boxes) and it has problems tuning. I'll either get a blue screen saying that I don't subscribe to the channel, or I will get a fuzzy version of C-SPAN. If I change the channel a few times it will eventually tune in correctly. My cable is perfectly fine and the tuner on my TV doesn't have any problems. This tuning problem also happens when it records, so when I want to record a show there is about a 25% chance that it will record C-SPAN instead. On top of that, about every other night the box will hang when it dials up to the server. The only way to get the box working again is to unplug it and plug it back in. Any shows that you wanted to record while it was &quot;hung&quot; are not recorded. This thing should have a reset button on the front of it, I need to unplug it so often.I've emailed their tech support and cannot get anything but automated canned responses. If they work the kinks out this would be great, but right now all of the problems I'm having aren't worth the features. Buy with caution, and keep track of your 30 day return window.
I have absolutely nothing positive to say about this product... Even with the transmitter and receiver sitting within 2 ft. of each other, pointing directly at one another, with or without anything between them, the signal is sketchy. The picture quality seems ok, when I do get a picture of signal. Any vibration in the house makes screen flicker horribly and the units do not work at all while I use my wi-fi network, portable phone, or when the microwave on the other side of the housed is being used. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! Get a wired product and drill holes in the wall if you need to.
Ready to use out of the box, batteries included and installed. Open the box and start shooting videos. I don't like the USB plug, it's a little difficult to plug into my desktop, and I would like to be able to save videos as windows media file to my computer then email. Flip only allows you to upload your video to a site that sends a link to view along with advertisements. Over all for the price It's a must have.
During a recent, long travel I took every day around 300 pics and copied them every evening over to the Wolverine; after 6 weeks I still had 35GB of memory available!the Wolverine is a tremendous helpful tool, easy to handle; occasionally it would have been useful to see, which pics I had already copied, however it was just a matter of my own too short memory . . .I am very happy to have it, I had no time to work on my pics and did not want to carry my notebook;
I agree with the people complaining about the poor CS policy at JVC. They let me down as well, when it was obvious the camera was poorly designed and built.I am now using a different brand and will definitely avoid JVC in the future. I just hate it when companies do not care about their customers but just about profit. This will come back and bite them in the behind.
This printer worked fine for me for about a year but it suddenly started having the same problem as these other reviewers, IT STOPPED PRINTING! I suggest getting another printer for your purposes.
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.
So after reading and re-reading all the reviews, I sprung for the cam. Arrived fast, pop it open and tape away. Within 30 minutes I had the dreaded pixel problem and the dirty head indicator. So I did what another user suggested, just recorded and played it back for about an hour. I used Panasonic tape in LP format. Today it works like a charm. The pic and camera are excellent. Pic is so much better then the price, you can do some many things it will take awhile to figure it all out. The memory card is great, bam pictures right into my PC. Holds like 250 pics in econmy mode. What more can you possible ask for!... and all for 400$ give or take. I can go on and on, but I will definatly let you all know if it starts messing up again, if not this might be one of the best bargins out there, wipes Sony, JVC and the rest away.
Extremely useful.This has helped diagnosis greatly, as well as speeding up turn around time on defective units.Great buy for the price.
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.
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.
So I picked these up to replace the stock speakers in my G8 GT. How could I have such a powerful aggressive looking car with such a terrible audio system? I relpaced all four door speaker with these and let me tell you I could not be happier. I've replaced the speakers on the last three cars I've owned and thse are hands down the sweetest sounding. Excellent highs and mids, and solid bass. Teamed with the two 8 in subs in the rear deck that I replaced I have the cleanest sounding sound system I have ever owned in a car...Now I know there are higher "better" speakers on the market, but if you are looking to run speakers off a stock reciever, these are a great choice considering they run at 2.6 ohms. Perfect for those who don't want to utilize an amp. Good Luck...
I bought the modem for 2 reasons: everything was supposed to be faster (making the connection, downloading, etc) and the modem-on-hold feature. Comparing it with my 7-year-old generic modem, the connection time with the Blaster modem is only about a second faster. Downloads are definitely not faster, and may be slower; phone line conditions vary, so it's impossible to say for sure. Definitely not enough speed advantage to make it worth the money!The modem-on-hold feature is interesting; I've not seen any other modem that advertised outgoing modem-on-hold. I had the opportunity to try both the outgoing and incoming only once each. They worked fine, but they're limited by the time limit the ISP imposes; in my case, 3.5 minutes per call. Caller ID worked also, on the incoming call.Here's the real problem: Because I felt the download speeds were slower than my previous modem, I removed the Blaster and reinstalled my old modem. As soon as I tried to use the old modem, the computer went into reset. Removing the software and the drivers didn't make any difference; the only way to start the computer was with no modem installed. With both modems out, I uninstalled drivers and the MOH software. Ran Norton Systemworks trying to clean up any left over mess. Tried everything I could think of, but as soon as I reinstalled my old modem and the driver for it, the computer went into reset. I finally had to use my backup software to restore the computer to the way it was before I installed the Blaster modem. Everything worked fine then, using my old modem.
Cable worked fine. It was of good quality and does the job just fine. Price was very reasonable also. Yes, I would order this product again if needed.
Belkin always makes an excellent product. In striving to get an ethernet cable that is more than just a mere cable, Belkin provides a product that goes a bit beyond the norm and serves to satisfy.
This is a wonderful keyboard with correct "6" spacing and excellent comfort level. It has been very durable for the 3 months that I have owned it. In fact, everything is perfect about this keyboard except that the letters have all worn off. Yes, I am a medical transcriptionist and type 40+ hours a week on this. I know this is a lot of use, but I keep remembering the IBM Selectrics that I learned on in high school that were 30 years old but still had all the letters intact. Even the paint on the symbol keys is wearing off, which could be a problem as I don't have these memorized.I am really irritated about the cheapo letter paint. I hope it isn't toxic as I have absorbed it all in my fingertips.
Don't be deceived by the small speakers of this home theater system... once you set it up in your living room corners, you'll be amazed by its power and discrete sound. The actual amp that resides in the subwoofer casing will allow you to connect almost all of your a/v components: tv, dvd, vcr, tape deck... I was a little skeptical the first time I tested the sound, but when I got all the speakers set up around the room and played dvds, man I was glad I didn't return it...One thing though... at outpost dot com you can get this baby at three hundred bucks less... so shop around before typing in some numbers.Bottom line: for sound enthusiasts who's looking for a compact power punch - this is IT!!!
This is my second RCA Lyra. I had a refurbished RD-2762A I got on eBay, and after a little over a year, its battery quit holding a charge. In the interim, I used a small 512MB Chinese-made player that worked well, but didn't really suit all of my needs.After some research on-line came up with no real answers, I just typed "RCA Lyra" into Google, and it came up with this item at Amazon.com! The first thing I noticed was the price, which at that time was 49.99. I paid twice that for my refurbed 2762A!I immediately saw that it resembled my 2762A in nearly every way, but was a gorgeous dark metallic blue with a darker scroll wheel. I quickly purchased it, with free S/H, and got less than a week later.The Lyra suits my needs very well, and its 5 gigabytes of hard drive space stores my entire music collection. It has various EQ settings, and the sound is surprisingly great, on par with my brother's 30GB Video iPod, and ease of use is, well, easy.Firstly, forget about any software programs, including MusicMatch or Windows Media Player. Just switch the file transfer protocul (under the menu => Settings) from MTP to MSC. Now, when you connect the Lyra to your computer with the USB cable, it recognizes it as a portable hard drive. Now, you can simply drag and drop files and whole directories onto the player. You can still create playlists, however, including My Selections, which allows you to save your favorite tracks into an on-the-go playlist.Battery life is pretty good, at least for me, around 8 hours, which beats my old RD-2762A (less than 6). It has the same monochrome screen as previous Lyras with a bright blue backlight. Not as cool as some of the other fancier and expensive DAPs, but perfect for me.The included earbuds are not that great, and I'm using the far superior JVC Gumy Berry Blue headphones I ordered through Wal-Mart's Site-to-Store ($9.99). I carry the player in a small Case Logic Pocket case I got from their website ($9.99, $15 with shipping).There are few accessories for any of the Lyras, but through sheer luck, I found an RCA MP3 Starter Kit at Wal-Mart on clearance for $3! It contained three silicone cases for the Lyra, plus an extra wall charger. My Lyra is currently garbed in the blue case to match the rest of my accessories.The included free FM transmitter plugs directly into your cigarette lighter adapter (no batteries!) and has a retractable cable that plugs into the Lyra's (or any portable music or video player) headphone jack. The transmitter actually works well, at least in my car, and has eight stations for reception.For those that love Lyras, I'd highly recommend the RD-2763FM. And with he price continuing to drop at Amazon.com, I say go for it. It's a solid DAP with great sound, features, and an actually good FM transmitter thrown in.Here's a pic of my RD-2763FM with its accessories, sans the FM transmitter:http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/ChironHeroTeacher/P10100034.jpg
This printer has one cartridge; not a black one, but a color one. If you want to print black, it squirts all 3 colors. Spend a few bucks more upfront to save from getting ripped off month-after-month in ink.According to my web searches, the cartridge has a total of 21 mL (milliliters) of cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. If your printer doesn't have a separate black cartridge, this will be equivalent to a 7 mL black cartridge, since it squirts all three colors at once. For an example, the HP #56 has 19 mL of black for around $20. By the time you buy 3 Lexmark cartridges for a total of $60, you could have saved almost $40 by owning a more expensive HP, assuming they squirt proportionally.Don't get me wrong, if you print 10 pages per month, it might be ok, but if you print any small volume, you will be gouged.
This is exactly as it says, I bought a Nikkor 18-200 VR lens to use this on, and when I got it I took it out of the package, cleaned off both sides to remove anything from the factory which might change the view through, and then I put it on. Haven't given it a thought since. Good as any other, just much cheaper.
I very seldom am amazed anymore, but this product did the trick. I was very sceptical that two sided tape would hold this tranducer in place on the hull of my boat at speeds of 30+ mph but so far it's doing just fine. It solved the drilling holes issue and had no backspray problems....amazing.
Well obviously since I just bought battery I can't comment on lifetime or quality yet.However I have a cautionary story. When I ordered my Cannon EOS 40D from some website in NY or NJ I asked for a second battery. I was charged $[...] for a second battery but it was THIS one not a real Cannon battery, so the guy screwed me by sending me a $[...] battery and charging me full Cannon price.The Cannon battery is still going strong after 2+ years the "non-Cannon" battery lasted about a year. For less than $[...] bucks that's OK. Just DON'T let it sit discharged for long periods of time.
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.
This is a great product. I bought it to protect my Nikon 18-200mm lens, and it hasn't failed me. I can't tell of any issues unless shooting at an extreme angle with the sun. Even then, I kind of like the effect! The filter appears to be extremely high quality. I would purchase this again.
Works as described and much cheaper than a "factory replacement". Works great in my 2004 Jeep Wrangler. It's nice to have some bass again.
i like the radio and sirius really rocks, howard stern and playboy channel, u do need to get the modulator for this unit , is a must
The product looks and feels better in your hands (and ears) than in the photographs!!!As far as sound quality I was concerned when I first listened to my iPod. I plugged the iPod in to a power source, adjusted the volume to approximately 3/4 of max and let them play. I forgot about the break in and let them run for 2 full days. When I tried the V-MODA Vibes again it was night and day. The sound stage was accurate and crisp and not peeked in the mid-range.I don't know if the magic took the 2 full days or not because I did not listen at any point in the process.I can't comment on reliability other than no problems yet.
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.
Right before I got this lens I thought that the best lenses were ones that offered, say, 28-105mm or 70-300mm or some other kind of broad zooming. Why would you be stupid to get a fixed-focal-length lens when you could have a large range even cheaper?Well here's why. This lens. f/1.4. Yes, there's f/1.2 but it's $$$ expensive. This one is definitely worth its price. For the sharpness. The colors. The bokeh. The speed - both of focus and the fact that you can get a higher shutter speed when the aperture is wide open. A lens that helps me not use a flash is my friend.With the megapixels going these days, you can make up for the zoom by cropping. Or walk closer or further away. Granted, you're not going to get many shots which require a 17mm lens but what you can fit to this lens will be nearly perfect.This was the lens that rejuvenated my interest in photography. The kit lens (17-55mm) on the Rebels nearly killed it.Be sure to get a hood and a lens filter (high quality, a super multi-coated, no less). Besides reducing unwanted light from sharp angles, they will also gladly sacrifice themselves should you fall or bump your lens.
a very good product, good quality and everything. it's just that it's not very useful.. loading the pictures or changing them can also be done once in a while.. not a lot of trouble.. but then i dont see my husband looking at pictures on it so often and he is really not interested in using it as a keychain.. but that doesnt take away the goods of this product for what it is made!
This is a great charger. It works on the wall and in the car.It does exactly what you would expect.
As my dad was an outstanding photographer, I wanted to be able to archive his collection of slides for myself and family. This unit works extremely well for scanning slides at a resolution that is perfectly adequate for this purpose. I have found that the automatic feature works well for my purpose: you load up the slide holder with 12 slides, push the button, and go do something else for about 45 minutes. I have also used the negative holder with similar good results. Like some other reviewers, it took me a few tries to figure out where to put the holder, but once I got it figured out, it works fine. I also have used the scanner as a regular print scanner and it works just fine for that as well.
So I'm at least the third reviewer of this DVD player and mine also broke in one year's time. Now past warranty, the unit doesn't power up and the customer service people (my god, they are just as bad as the product) said that I had to pay to ship it back and pay $40 for another, likely refurbished one. I know it only costs $65, but I barely used the thing and it breaks.. I'd expect that from something branded "Goldstar" but I had always thought Philips was, I don't know, decent quality. So much for that. This one's a stinker.
Well, all I can say is that the battery fits my camera perfect and seems to be working well. Will know when I go to Hawaii how long the charged lasted. Price was great and item was delivered on time.
This product works perfectly with my iPod nano. I love using it when I exercise. I can either wear it on my waist or on my arm, depending on what clothes I'm wearing.
I've had two of these fail with the same problem. When a CD is inserted, it searches and then flags the error 'nod' indicating no disk was found. The CD door is defective and Coby Support wouldn't fix this after only 7 months (they claims it's a 90 day return policy). As an alternative to this, I would suggest one of the following:Supersonic SC-183UM PORTABLE MP3/CD/WMA PLAYER, CASSETTE RECORDER, AM/FM RADIO & USB/SD/MMC INPUTSNaxa NPB-250 AC/DC Portable MP3/CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio and USB Input/SD/MMC Card Slot
Pieces came in great shape and work as promised. No frequency loss via CD player splicing to two separate amps powerering 8 Polk Audio ceiling speakers.
Picture quality good, somehow when connected w/ component cable pic is darker, good w/ rca and other cable. Wish it has open and close on remote.
These were convenient to wear and easier to use than the other headsets. Far too often the boom or shaft of the mics were to short and doesn't reach the front of the users mouth. This set allows you to bring the mic closer to your mouth so that you didn't need to raise your voice specially in crowded places like a concert.
Ever since my original Olympus DW-90, I have been impressed with the capabilities and smart design of the Olympus Voice Recorders. The latest of the WS series, the WS-710M adds more features. Additionally, it provides 8GB of storage space, a built-in FM tuner, and battery charge function. The MicroSD slot adds flexibility as well, for music, files, etc.. This is a PERFECT lecture, voice notes, seminar, or music listening device. It records in Stereo, via PCM/MP3/or WMA. The other brands that I've tried simply don't offer the features, or stand up to the daily use (abuse) that I get from my Digital Voice Recorders. Getting a soft case in the box with the recorder was a nice surprise, and will protect the recorder very well. Already through my first seminar, and a weekend of lectures, the WS-710M proved itself a best-buy. Clear audio, ease of use, and delivered what it claims. Bonus: it comes with a rechargeable battery!The second review of this item was poor and unfair. They failed to research the device, and posted an unfair comparison to an technically different type of recorder. It was an apples to oranges comparison.
This device is amazing. My wife uses it to watch near HD-quality programs on her PC in her home office -- amazing on her 19-inch flat screen monitor. She watches MSNBC and other financial shows while working.For me, I love it when traveling. I use my Mac and can access my DVR to watch shows I've recorded. Of course, I can also watch live TV. Airplane delayed? No worries. I'll just watch some TV and relax.Set up was a snap. The box itself is very small -- fits in the palm of your hand. I just plugged it in, connected it to my satellite box, then connected the included ethernet cable from my router to the Slingbox. (There is an option to do this wirelessly, too).The only tricky part for me was configuring it to work outside of my home network. For this, a call to customer support set things right. Slingbox customer support is excellent.This product is a must-have if you are a television/movie lover.
Nothing like vinyl, eh? Dust off the old Buffett LPs and give this one a shot.+Sound Quality: Crisp audio quality (you'd be surprised)+Sound Quality: Switchable Pre-Amp delivers perfect headphones experience+Practicality: Damped hood doesn't interfere with playback+Ease of Use: Easy to hook up to computer+Price: Best low end priced 'table on the market-Functionality: Audio cord is too short (what were they thinking?)-Aesthetics: Unit is lightweight and reeks of cheap plastic (doesn't interfere with playback)=Revisit your record collection on a budget.Tip: Remember to blow and wipe each record before playback. Dust hides pretty well in the grooves.
First, let's say up front that this is a BIG lens. All of the super zooms are. They all do much better with a tripod because of their weight.Having said that, I have been able to handhold this lens in daytime and get great shots at 400-500mm. Of course, this requires a learning curve. I have found that most telephoto lenses get negative reviews, not because they are inferior lenses, but because folks don't know how to shoot with them. Your best shots will be if you can fill up a good 1/2 to 2/3 of the image with your subject. Less than that, and the camera is less likely to: 1) get true focus on the actual subject (rather than the area around the subject); and 2) get the details needed to enlarge the image without losing quality.Back to the lens, for those who want greater reach, this lens is a wonderful option. It's biggest competition is the Sigma 50-500mm. While the "Bigma" is considered a great lens, how practical is the 50-200mm range? If you're going to shoot at that range, there are MANY other lenses that are much better in quality and much easier to carry around. At the 200-500mm range, the Tamron's reviews tend to be better than the Bigma.If you really want one lens that will cover the most ranges, then the Bigma may be your best bet. However, it's not a walk-around lens, so you end up buying other lenses within the same range simply because you can't carry the Bigma all day every day. To me, the better option is to buy the Tamron 200-500mm for when you REALLY need the reach, and buy something else for the 50-200mm range (the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 would be a nice combo) for everyday use.(No mention of L lenses, because if you could afford the L lens, you wouldn't bother looking at the Tamron. :) )Update 2/18/2013: This lens is still amazing. For those who review it saying that it cannot get you the shots, either you got a bad copy, you're comparing it against an L lens (which is not fair - the L lens equivalent is far more expensive to provide that boost in quality), or you didn't give yourself a learning period with it. Every lens has it's learning curve - some are small, some are large - but there is a curve. This has a fairly large learning curve. Accept it, learn it, and enjoy it!
I fully recommend this laptop cooler because as far as I know it is the most powerful. Cool blue lights too!
Ordered my product within the beginning of the month received it earlier than expectec! Product works very well like brand new. Couldnt expect nothing better!
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.
Unbelievable value. I paid under $2.00 for the item and it works just as good as the high priced HDMI cables. Highly recommend.
YES! I am pleased with product. It works well, easy use. Sound is nice and very good for one room use, looks clean/sleek, thats big plus. Note ****4.5 stars in reality, if it had remote it would have prob. really be 5 stars, I rounded up since, no standing in line/crowds to deal with, love that!! :)
After having huge bulky computer bags that didnt fit my actual computer i decided to get a simple comfy messenger bag for my computer. its fits the computer snug and has enough room to keep all my stuff needed for everyday use. It came super fast and hand and is exactly what i wanted. Well done.
I bought two of these batteries in September 2004. One worked a month and went bad. The other one is still working so far (Nov 26, 2004 I think I'll go back to buying the Olympus battery even though it costs more.
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. ...
Our TV sits in a built-in shelving unit with cabinets below. The doors had to be left open for the old remotes to work.I looked into the Niles Audio repeaters-they were over $200 and seemed complicated to install (I'm a moron). The Niles product also required you to use the little IR stickies.I bought the URC bundle on a whim, figuring that if it didn't work out I could return it.Here's my installation experience-I installed the remote's batteries, glanced at the manual, and linked it to the TV, Cable DVR box, and DVD recorder. I also set up the "macros" (getting the power on/off buttons to work all three components and the volume to always control the TV). 5 MINUTES. They include a DVD to help you set things up-mine is still in the package. Did I mention that I'M A MORON and I breezed thru the setup?I then plugged the blaster in and placed it on the bottom shelf of the cabinet. I closed the doors and that was it. It worked just like I hoped it would.I'm not an A/V geek. I just wanted my stuff to be out of sight. That's what I got, with zero hassle or head scratching. I'm thrilled.Tom (Kristen's Dad)
I picked up this case to use with a EX58-UD3R MB with an i7 920 CPU. I planned on over-clocking the CPU and wanted to avoid any thermo problems that may end up shortening the life of the processor. I am new to liquid cooling and thought a readymade case would be ideal, especially for the money. I was definitely right to get this case. As I opened the box I started inventorying all the components and noticed that it included a processor bracket for the 1366 CPU which I had never thought to look for so I lucked out there. It also supplied brackets for the BTX board and an AMD processor. As mentioned earlier the pump mounting holes don't line up with the case floor holes. I was able to get two screws in and feel it should be secure enough but it would not be a problem to mark and drill out the other two holes if you catch it before you start building the case. Hooking up the liquid cooling was easy enough even for someone who is very paranoid about messing something up. The hoses are quite tough to cut and will require a sharp knife to make a clean cut (scissors didn't work for me). The only other thing is the instructions could have been more clear about the process but I made it through none the less. The last test is to see if I can fit a GeForce 260 OC (on order currently using a 6600) card in without it hitting the pump but don't think it will be a problem as the PCIe slot seems to be higher than the pump though running SLI might be a different story. I never ran into problems with the radiator fans as they only had power leads and wanted to run the sensor wire so I picked up two new fans that run 3000 rpm instead of the 1300 RPM fans that came with it. That was about 30 dollars more. Currently I have the i7 sitting at 3.6 running a temp of ~40C. and under load I don't think I've gotten over 60C. and under load you still feel cool air exiting the case. I'm very satisfied with the case the only other test will be endurance. Only time will answer that question. I would recommend this case to others.
Bought from Eforcity. It works at 1050p with all HDMI-compatible equipment I have. However, my equipment does not support deep color.
Maybe there are units around that have different firmware, but my player plays DTS as well as DTS-Audio with no problem on a Pioneer VSX-D409 DTS/DD reciever. I tested Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, etc... Still satisfied with this player, my only gripe after using it for almost a month is that FF/RW scan is not very fast.
Beats many prices, does the same than any other cables that cost 20-100 dollars just because it has bling bling or an awesome packaging...
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.
So there's nothing wrong with the card, however, Amazon advertises immediate retrieval of the online code, and it is not the case at all. In reality, you can spend up to 12 hours waiting for the code. Also, while you do not pay taxes through Amazon as one reviewer pointed out, I don't pay taxes when I buy from Gamestop either, so if you really wanna buy and play something now, you should go elsewhere.
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.
Another reviewer said that he could 'see' the refresh running at 60 hertz (what is recommended). HOW CAN YOU WHEN THERES NO SCAN?! Take a digital camera and view the monitor through the digital viewfinder. You wont see the scan lines running up the screen like you would on a CRT monitor.I always notice when a CRT monitor's refresh is set to anything below 85 hertz because my eyes ARE sensitive. Running an LCD at 60 hertz is not comparable because our eyes do NOT see the SCAN. THERE ISNT ONE!
I suppose it does the job, but it's very cheaply made...the glass isnt glued or set into the metal, so it moves around makes an annoying noise everytime you move the camera.
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.
this is my first GPS, its working very well for me, u can trace the way your walking then inverse it to find your way back, you can convert the trace into routes, it has the usa map, but the map wont work in mexico, it will only give you the main roads of the country. good stuff
Totally unable to use on eyebrows etc because the hair is too coarse. This is really intended for fine facial hair on females.
I have discovered, as have others, that most modern TVs do not have a simple output jack for headphones. Instead they have a limited volume output set of jacks. The sound coming out of them is set pretty low and you cannot increase it using your remote's volume controls (I guess the manufacturers figure you are going to hook it up to an amp and a theatre sound system, which is not what I wanted to do.) So I heard about this product and it seemed like just the thing I needed to boost volume. Wrong. It has no power source, so if you set the dial on the unit at maximum volume, it comes to your headphones at exactly the same weak strength as emanates from the TV output jacks. All it can do in reality is turn the sound down. Skip it.
For me these are a good balance of quality & fit. I tried some lower end earbuds & they just didn't sound good. The round plastic type are too big for my ears & I thought that would be the case when I opened these. There must be something about the shape that fits well in my ear & they stay put. I like the cord also, it untangles easy.
This is a good case- the belt clip is handy, although a little insecure if you are hiking with it you might not notice it falling off. The only other complaint is that the case rides against the 5-way toggle button on the front of the GPS, making it a little harder to manipulate. I have the eTrex Legend HCX.
This is the first Samsung product I've purchased and I absolutely loved this DVD player...while it worked. The picture was awesome on my 57" 1080p and the optical input was a must for my surround sound. However, I am extremely frusturated with the quality of this product. After a year (of course after the warranty ran out) it started pausing during movies. You'd have to stop the movie and then start it again and then it would run fine. At first I thought maybe the DVD was scratched but then I noticed it was pausing with all of my DVD's, even the new ones so I checked them by playing them with my Toshiba DVD player (which does not upconvert) and had no problems...hmmm....Over the course of a month or two it went from pausing two or three times during a movie to the point where it was pausing every 14-30seconds as soon as you hit "play". It was too distracting and I finally had to unplug the piece of crap and go back to my regular DVD player. I own several DVD players (lots of TV's) and I treat my electronics very well so I don't understand how my Panasonic DVD player that is over 10 years old still works great and this Samsung could barely hack it a year.I called Samsung hoping that maybe there was something that could be done and there was, I could get it repaired. However for the prices I was quoted for repairs I might as well toss the piece of junk and buy a new DVD player, which is what I ended up doing. Looking around on the internet for reviews on this product (after it broke) it seems that there were quite a few other people that had the same problem. I definitely will not be buying any more Samsung DVD players.
I wouldn't waste my time on this product. The range isn't nearly what was advertised. It says 150 feet, but I can barely get them to work across the room. It's even worse in a two-story house. God forbid if you want to have the transmitter downstairs and the speaker upstairs or outside. They are prone to hissing and popping and my set has an annoying, high-pitched whine. Even the slight motion can interfere with the signal. I should have returned them when I had the chance.
If you want to free up space on the desktop, get rid of wires or carry with you while traveling this is perfect. Responsive, comfortable to use; I highly recommend.
I bought this product for my father Christmas 2008 and I must admit, I was just as excited to start playing with it as he was. Out of the box, the task of getting to know the remote was a tiny bit daunting (but certainly not impossible).I would NOT recommend this remote to someone who is without the slightest technical ability. This remote is very powerful and to be able to unleash its power, you might have to be a bit tech savvy. USING the remote however is a piece of cake once you have it setup. My mother and little sister love it as well.All in all, this remote is extremely universal and once you get past the initial setup (which really isn't that hard) its a dream. The button layout is simple and with the soft keys and the screen, you can do just about anything with it. Awesome!
Great sound quality with a lot of bass. Works on AA batteries on the go. Compatible with basically all mp3 players. Well worth the price for this awesome sounding, highly compatible and portable system. So far I have had ZERO problems with this system. A++ for the iM4!
Overestimated the size of this bag but it doesn't diminish how good it is. Solid, plenty of space and easy to carry. Holds everything you could want to carry and more. Has turned out to be a great travel bag as well.
I was a little weary to get this camera because of what people said about nature scenes being murky on Olympus cameras and because I wanted to totally discontinue photo stores &amp; print all my own photos. Well, this camera fits the bill! I've had it for over a month now &amp; LOVE it! The photos turn out great with excellent detail and very true to life textures &amp; colors! I print with a HP 6110 multifunction printer &amp; the photos turn out excellent! LOVE IT!
I got this for my daughter's 12th Bday. The sound with WMA files is great even at the lower sampling rate of 64Kbps. Looks like she can have about 10 CDs worth of music stored at that rate.One of the first things I did when I got this was to download the UMS firmware, which makes it work like a USB Mass Storage device (looks like another disk when connected to my Windows XP PC). It makes it very easy to move files back and forth without having to use special applications like the iRiver Music Manager.The additional features of FM radio with recording capability and Voice recorder (very high quality in my test), are nice add-ons, especially considering the under $100 price for these things.Highly recommended and I think I'll have to get one for myself for working out, running, etc.
Love:- Sharp wide open and that is what counts (sharpens nicely with software).- Sharpens more when stopped down an f-stop (outstanding resolution).- Fast auto focus (fastest I have seen).- Solid build (switches and rings are precise without play).- Replaceable flat front glass which protects the adjacent UD element.- Autofocus stop buttons.- Dust and water resistant.- Programmable preset focusing.- Removable tripod collar.Like:- Optical image stabilization (wish it had the newer 3-4 stop version).- Hard case (good for storing lens in your house, vehicle or airplane).- A good way to meet nice strangers (especially the ladies) who approach and raises questions about the lens.Dislike:- E-145 lens cap (will dislodge if lens is carried in the field with the hood reversed).- Paint will come off on the barrel at the ET-120 lens hood contact point.- Need to buy Canon touch up paint to repaint lens hood contact point on barrel.- Not a dislike but the strap's buckle can scratch the prism housing (position the buckle close to the lens away from the camera).- Weight (not really hand holdable and needs at least a monopod).- Cost (but it's faster and sharper than the Canon 300/4 versions).This is the sharpest and fastest autofocus lens in my collection. The 70-200/4 IS is a close second.Please refer to my uploaded photos
I've used this plug and play mouse on Windows and Mac machines without fail. The use is as simple as it looks. Without reading the manual, I was able to pop open the top of the mouse, put in a battery, and then plug in the USB dongle. No software needed. I love that the USB dongle clicks into the bottom of the mouse for travel too. Been running on the same battery for 3 months now without fail.I also have to commend the form factor. Usually, when a mouse isn't designed well it feels strange to hold. This one had it right, with a right-side indentation that allows the ring and pinkie finger (for right-handed users) to fall a little.I'd highly suggest this product to anyone looking for a simple, easy mouse replacement.
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.
It's obvious that a lot of the folks that have purchased these units are not too familiar with electronic products. These are the best Tivos ever produced since they allow you to archive your favorite videos from the hard drive seemlessly to DVD as well as convert your movies to DVD and then edit both on a PC. An added bonus is the free TIVO basic service. Why would you ever want to edit video on the player itself with all the fine editing tools on the PC? People complaining about the video quality just don't know what they are talking about. The quality problem was fixed a few years ago after a class action law suit and is better than any other DVR with the exception of the newer High Def units but they don't allow you to record directly from the hard drive to an included DVD. I use the component output directly into my 40 in LCD and the video looks great. You can also pop the DVD into a $50 upconverting DVD player and get even better quality without the horrendous wait time of an HD or Blu Ray player.
You can't go wrong with a product that can replace all of your remote controls. That fact that you don't have to replace any batteries and it has a rechargeable battery with its own docking station should say a lot about the product. I'm very satisfied with all the functions that the remote control has. Logitech does it again!
Although I have only had the JVC RX-9000VBK for a short time, it has not taken long to appreciate the quality of sound that it produces. I fancy myself somewhat of an audiophile. I have been buying equipment for over 40 years; therefore, I think that I have an experienced listening ear. It is with that ear that I can observe the strong bass and the crisp highs that this receiver produces. The receiver has plenty of audio and video inputs and outputs for the price. The instruction manual is excellent and I am somewhat puzzled by one of the reviewers in this section criticism of the instructions. As for power what more could you want? Unless your listening area is over 16' by 30', which mine is, the power is sufficent to produce distortion free sound that is loud enough to cause your ears to reach the threshold of pain.However, the biggest drawback is that it only has one output for the front set of speakers. I thought that the output for the &quot;extra room&quot; set of speakers could be used at the same time in the same room but this does not seem to be the case.(I haven't finished reading the Manual). I have no need for the feature that allows the remote control use of the receiver in a second room. But for those that do, you would find this receiver a cost saver.Although I am experienced in connecting togther components of a system, I think that the receiver is so well desinged, that even the novice should should have little trouble with the connections.If you consider cost, features and quality, I doubt that you can beat this receiver at what I consider its low cost. I think that I am in for many years of trouble free operation. My experience with other JVC audio and video products has proven to me that JVC products are reliable.
Works just fine. Does what I needed it to do. Now I can switch between the "gaming" setup of headphones/mic to my speakers when I want to watch videos.
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.
I have owned several pioneer dvd players including the 333 and my most recent purchase the 343. The 343's performance is outstanding. While its not much to look at, its crisp picture and outstanding sound makes it a still!
This filter flares excessively and is unworthy of any optical system. All inventory should be recycled immediately. Once again you don't get what you don't pay for. The clear Nikon filter that I replaced this with functions very well.
I wanted to buy a speaker that would be a value for money. I was willing to spend only $20. That is when I saw this product. I didn't mind spending $10 more if I could get a good subwoofer.I had a 4.1 Creative speaker previously and this obviously has a better bass than the 4.1 I had.I recommend this speaker for everyone looking for good quality on a budget!
After months of fighting with my Linksys print server (a nightmare to configure, lousy documentation, constant "Could not connect to print server" errors when I tried to print, etc.), I finally decided to toss it and try an IOGEAR wireless print server. Setup was a breeze...the step-by-step instructions walked me through the process perfectly. Even with a unique SSID and WEP encryption enabled, it took me less than 10 minutes to install and configure the print server for two computers. Everything worked the first time, exactly the way it's supposed to. These days, I expect headaches and hassles with new technology, so this was a welcome surprise. I couldn't be happier with it!
Item arrived early and was just as described. Great price and great buy. Will return in future for additional purchases needed.
This unit is loud when the paper is feeding, but when working the prints are very good but the ink jets clog easly. My first unit ink nozels quit working under warranty and EPSON sent a replacement and this unit lasted about 6 months and not that unit is not printing so I will not purchase another 5200.
after about 2 weeks i enevitably dropped the mouse about 2 foot on to a carpetted floor which was enough to break the gyroscope and now the pointer just stays at the edge of the screen. support were useless, no reply from the usa support and as im using the unit in the uk they say they wont repair american units at all!when it did work it was ok although despite changing the channels, often the reception was poor and the pointer didnt move properly without big arm movements. the keyboard would also get stuck on repeating the same letter for about 10 seconds every few days, very annoying.i tried recently plugging the suite in again and it didnt even load the software which it should do automatically so i never use the suite anymore and just went back to the good old relyable wired units.bottom line: the mouse will eventually get dropped or knocked and it will break it first time. support were unhelpful/non-existant for me
Note: I bought these when they were on sale for a fraction of the price they are now selling for ($78). I am not sure how they compare with other products in that price range, so be aware of that.I was skeptical at first that speaker cables could make a difference. I had hardware store quality 16 gauge wire, and decided to give this a try since it was such a good deal. I have a decidedly mid-fi system, and these made a very noticeable difference! I like to use the "pure direct" mode on my yamaha rx-v1500, but am always a little disappointed in the drop in bass (no sub in that mode). After I installed these, the bass not only tightened up but now digs noticeably deeper, and the overall soundstage is very clear and balanced. I highly recommend these cables!One note for cable novices like myself: these are HUGE! They are like mini-snakes and therefore will not fit inside your speaker stands. They won't disappear like the 16 ga wire I had, so be aware of that.
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.
The product has performed well so far and was delivered ahead of the expected delivery date.
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!
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 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
As always, pretty fast processing, got my code in about 30 seconds and could enjoy downloading mw3 collection 1. Definetly better than going out to buy a physical card, and amazon even puts them in sale from time to time
I've had this television for over 3 years now and have had absolutely no problems. I am not familiar with this black screen of death others have mentioned in their reviews. Due to the lack of problems experienced, I am not familiar with LG's repair and customer services.I will, however, mention that for a newer model of almost any brand with comparable features, one can pay far less than the current asking price of this particular model. Originally, this TV sold for around $1000.I'd recommend LG products in other electronic categories as well.
I bought this portable dvd player for plane trips for our little ones. It worked fine for two trips (over a span of 6 months). However, in preparation for our upcoming vacation, I took the player out of its case and it failed to operate. I always felt that the flimsy on/off switch on the side looked like it could brake, and I guess it did. The battery light is on, indicating it has power, but the thing just won't spin the disk. What a waste.
This filter served me well until I accidentally smashed it. My telephoto lens, encased in a thin pouch, toppled out of my camera bag when I set it on a wooden floor; the impact must have been solely on the filter. I'm glad it protected the glass of my $1200 lens from breaking, but I was very surprised that such a small fall would break it. Before this incident, I detected no technical problems and still consider it a fine product, as I have purchased myself another to replace the old one.
While it is by no means the most feature rich digital camera available, it is a fine point-and-click camera that will get you good quality photos without busting the bank.It has its pluses and its minuses like anything else, but it still remains a fine digital camera especially for first time buyers. It is pretty inexpensive but you don't really loose quality for a lower price. Its main shortcomings are that it has a flash that could be seen from the moon. It is way too bright for taking pictures up close in a dark situation. However, the flash can be diffused somewhat by securing a piece of tissue over the flash. Since it is a budget model digital camera it has only a 2X digital zoom, which is not really very useful, but it does have it anyhow. Another downside to this camera is its use of a serial cable to transfer the pictures from camera to computer. This isn't bad at all if you have only five or six photos, but more than twenty will be a tiring experience. The camera also comes with a tiny amount of internal memory (2MB). This is not nearly enough memory to allow a user to store photos from a week long vacation. To combat this shortcoming a CompactFlash memory card is a must. I personally have a 32MB Lexar card and it works splendidly. Rechargeable batteries are also a must. It also lacks a self timer.Despite all this the camera does have several pluses. For one thing it is very easy to use. There are only five buttons on the back of the camera and two of those control the zoom feature. Deleting photos from memory can often be accomplished using only two buttons. This camera also comes with an LCD which is a welcome addition. I think the LCD is too bright and doesn't give you an accurate preview of the picture, but it is much better than having no LCD at all. It also has a slot that allows the user to install an inexpensive CompactFlash card in order to store many times over what the internal memory can store.While you will never get really high quality photos from this camera, you will get lots of use out of it if you are content to store pictures on your hard-drive or a CD-RW. As I said before, this camera certainly has it's faults, but it also has plenty of reasons why it would make a fine beginner's digital camera.
The seller shipped the product fastly and the product is awesome. It prevents the keys from getting dirty and avoids anything that is spilled from getting inside the laptop from under the keys on the keypad. Unlike other keyboard skins, this one covered the entire keypad and is great!
Let me tell ya what this thing exactly is. At first I was a bit confused about how this thing works. I bought one and here goes the description. The LCD protector is a self-adhesive thin plastic sheet. There are three of these stickers in the pack. Each sticker can be cut into four pieces (max size of each piece is suitable for 2.2 inch LCD). This way you could get 4x3=12 stickers altogether. If you have a camera that has say a 2.5 inch LCD (e.g. a Sony digicam) you can only get 2 pieces from each sticker - that's a total of 2x3=6 stickers.You cut out a piece according to the size of your camera LCD and stick that on it. Then as it becomes dirty or comes off over time you replace it with another one.It is pretty simple and a good value for this price.
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.
Caveat lector: I'm no audiophile, but I know what my ears like, and I certainly like these earphones. The sound they produce is well-balanced -- not too much bass, no muddiness of the highs or midrange. Everything comes through clear and reasonably loud. In terms of sound quality, these earphones are unscientifically leagues ahead of the white earbuds that came with my iPod.Comfort is another bonus. The flexible over-the-ear loops keep them in place while jogging, while the silicon caps do a good job of blocking out ambient noise. Properly inserted, I find these earphones very comfortable, almost weightless. This design seems to ensure that tugging on the cord doesn't pull them out of your ears. The cord itself is nicely finished with a rubbery plastic coating terminating at a gold plated L plug.A couple things annoy me though, which collectively contribute to my docking of a star from the overall rating. First is the split length cord. For those who aren't familiar, the cord to the right earphone is longer than the one to the left, the idea being that you loop the cord around your neck to prevent tangling on the front. However, this design means that my iPod is usually in my left coat pocket; putting it in my right pocket means that the cord is draped over my chest, which tugs at the cable a bit. I'd prefer an evenly split cable to avoid this nonsense. The different lengths of cable seem to contribute more to tangling, too.Secondly, while the included case is a nice touch, it is both chintzy and fussy to use. First you have to remove the cap, place the earphones in their specific little holders (you can't put the left earphone in the spot designated for the right and vice versa), wrap the cable around the body of the case, tuck the plug behind a little flap on the back that seems like it'd snap under the slightest pressure, and finally replace the cap. As a resonable person, I just throw the headphones in my bag and leave the case in my drawer at home. The case with the windup mechanism that's included with cheaper Sony earbuds is much better from a usability standpoint.I'm aware that I'm being nitpicky and that these annoyances in no way contribute to what matters the most -- the sound. And to that point, these earphones are completely solid. They sound great, they're comfortable, and they're reasonably priced. While I have no doubt that the much more expensive Shures and Etymotics of the world sound better, I also know I wouldn't appreciate the differences and subtleties enough to justify the expense. At this price point, I recommend the MDR-EX81s without reservation.
Good price, good product and very good service.I'll buy things i need from AMAZON.com again. Thanks.
I updated and upgraded from a Canon SD 300 series. This is a massive improvement on an already top quality product. We find this to be an excellent machine.
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 am absolutely glad I didn't waste my time or money on cheaper portable DVD cases, though it was very tempting. I bought this over 2 years ago. This case is just made of the best quality (I love CaseLogic products) and has held up to my 4 year-old's constant fiddling with (it is HIS portable DVD player after all). He loves to carry it around, like to doctor appointments or restaurants, and people comment how adorable he is with his little "briefcase". I just wished they sold it locally so I could have saved money on shipping charges from the Amazon merchant. Still, I have no regrets whatsoever and am glad that we have a unique DVD case that get people asking where they can purchase one like it.
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.
About the tv:We've had this tv for 2 1/2 years and absolutely love it. The picture quality is better than any tv I've ever seen - even the new ones with the newest technology. There are a couple cool features to this tv that are probably standard on many but I thought were nice. The first is the fact that this is on wheels. The tv weighs about 400 pounds so moving it around to clean behind it, plug it in etc...could have difficult if they hadn't thought to put it on wheels. It also have a protective cover over the screen for those of us with kids and pets. A little windex is all you need to keep it clean. The shape of this tv is a full rectangle meaning that it's not like other tv's where you can't put anything on top of it if you want to. We keep family pictures and other seasonal decorations on top. On the front there are plugs to plug your camcorder into which makes life easier when it comes to showing off those kid's and vacation videos or just simply looking back on life gone by. YOu have many choices out there when it comes to tv's these days and certainly you can find ones that take less space.Wrapping it up:I think the questions to ask yourself about which tv to buy is: "How much space do I have?" and "What is my budget?" If space is an issue you may want to look into another tv since this tv is 42 inches wide and 22 inches deep. If you have the space and are looking to get as big as you can without paying an arm and a leg this is your tv.
This lens is a fast and sharp lens that really produces sharp pictures. It does a great job focusing in all levels of light. I'm using it on the Sony Alpha A700. My main reason for this purchase was for the lighting situations and have not been disappointed at all. While it has a zoom lock, I have not had to use it due to the firmness of the zoom ring, but its not so firm that you can't easily adjust the zoom.I would recommend this for anyone who wants to step up from the kit lens but don't want to (or can) spend the big bucks of the top end lenses.
This is a top quality printer that makes excellent prints that have an expected life of 100 years using separate ink cartiridges so that only individual inks need to be replaced instead of all the inks when one runs out as found in some of the cheaper printers. The cheaper printers such as the Epson 820 will give similar lookingprints that will not last as long. I like the printer better than some of the other more expensive printers like the Hewlett-Packard 7960 (which I also own).This printer only makes prints that are 8.5 inches wide although it can make panoramic prints that are 8.5 by 23.3 inches in the standard size included with the printer. If you want wider prints, Epson has now introduced the R1800 printer using the same cartridges as the R800 printer (a minor miracle).
I was simply amazed by the overall quality, sound dynamics, and the accuracy of the bass and treble response of these headphones. I consider myself a picky audiophile and hence have very high standards when it comes to audio equipment. Dollar for dollar these headphones are probably the best purchase I have made in over 30 years. You can almost "see into the music", the sound is that clear. And comfort is excellent as well. I've worn these for hours with absolutely no fatigue or discomfort. These phones richly deserve an A+ rating.
Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomI have been very happy with the results from this camera. It is easy to use and has many manual features that are very good.
make sure you keep it pointed at your gear until it is done sending it's commands
This cable works fine for me for both charging and syncing. I almost canceled the order due to the reviews that say the connector is snug. I don't find that at all. Seems to come in and out of my iPhone 5 just fine.
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!
Purchased for a Sharp 70 inch LED/LCD TV and took close to 30 minutes to assemble between 2 people. All parts were labeled adequately and sized corrected. In the end, the thing that took the most time was leveling the TV correctly. The stand works perfectly, rolls smoothly under the weight of the large monitor and is very sturdy under the weight. A perfect match for a 70 inch TV.
super simple functions. quality is nothing to boast about but it does what it supposed to. capture video and upload it. and when you use youtube as a personal video library you can share it with all your family and friends.
This mouse works well on Windows and Linux systems. It is a nice size for use on both a Laptop and Desktop.
It had noplace to put your sd cards, the inside had a place but not that good. no point to put your personal items. I feel this is a TRUE waste of money
I bought this adapter from the local BestBuy store and found that it was malfunctioning. There as no power light coming on the adapter. After 3 hrs and 4 phone calls to the Belkin Customer Service I found this out. Then I went to the store and got a new one. This had the light but the drivers provided for install were not right.The Belkin technical support is nothing sort of "cheats" and "idiots". Request to be transferred to the level 2 support and they will cut you off. I wasted like 2 days and 8 phone calls and ulktimately am back to square one trying to get a new adapter. Never buy Belkin again.
I mostly bought the SanDisk MicroMate to use on the road with other people's computers. When I did use it with my Mac at home, it locked up my entire system and forced manual reboot. Didn't matter what type of card, how many gigs, etc. I read online that a lot of other Mac users are experiencing the same problem. I called SanDisk and here's what I found out ...According to SanDisk, Mac users must insert the card into the reader BEFORE inserting the reader into the computer. That makes sense now that I think about it ... I was inserting the reader first into the computer, then inserting the card.So, this is a fine product! Don't let internet reviews detailing mac crashing problems scare you away from buying. Try putting card into reader, then into computer, and you should be fine. Worked for me!
I purchased this unit in September of 2006. It arrived tightly package using double reinforcements. With all the hype that Protron has received, my unit has never given me a problem, works very well. I think because of this, the unit I purchase was before the problems Protron suffered in their lack of quality control. Would I buy another? Most likely no.
I ordered another modem first -this based on positive reviews.TRENDnet 56K Internal PCI Data/Fax/TAM Modem TFM-PCIV92A.But after two days I could not get it to work. At first the computer wouldn't recognize the modem, then the modem wouldn't find the phone line. Drove me crazy. Finally I packed it up and sent it back. Then I checked online for other reviews. I found this this one. Ordered it, installed it and within an hour sent my first fax. After I rebooted a second time it finished the install and now it works great.
This is a great item if you have a ton of VHS tapes but are ready to either get a new VCR or better yet, advance to a DVD player. I hooked it up in about 3 minutes, it was that easy. I have digital cable and a stereo, and the manual made it very easy to understand. I think anyone looking for a nice picture, good sound quality, exceptional verstility and one machine that does it all should get this Samsung! As an added bonus, it plays CDs as well, so it's really great!
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.
The T-Mount for Nikon camers is precision piece of equiptment. I am most happy that Opteka Lens and camera equiptment is part of my inventory.
The technology is finally good enough to digitally preserve the deteriorating photos, slides, and film that may be laying around house. The v700 more than adequately handles them all, even allows for some enhancement of images from old slides and negatives. Before you buy, read the extensive testing and review of the v700 at http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Menus/reviews.htm, which includes detailed instructions and resulting photos. I'd really give this about 4 1/2 stars, as the scanner is slow and the included software is a little weak. I found that the professional version of VueScan brought out the best performance from the v700 for black and white negatives. We need to digitize the old family photos for the generations to come, and the v700 makes this possible.
I think that the idea was great. It has it's function... but it's really flimsy. The plastic connections are hollow, so it feels like it's going to snap easily! I think that they should go back to the drawing board and make it better. It's a buy because you have to, more than anything. For the price, it's okay. Overall, if there is something, anything in the market that may be an option - get that one instead!
This has to be one of the easiest gps units to use. I have had one that you would have to load certain areas of the country @ 1 time. I live in Michigan and the 1 area I preloaded was Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. But that did not help me when I had to go to Ohio. Then I had to delete the original maps and load new ones. What a waste of time!! I have used another gps that took roughly 2 minutes to calculate a simple route. This Garmin 2720 has preloades maps of the US and Canada so you do not have to reload any maps and it calculates super fast. I just used it to drive back from Naples, Fl and wow how simple. It even seemed to send you around the bypass routes so there were not alot of curves, which might not be good for most but in a rental truck with a car dolly what a great feature!! With the text to speech it is great that you never really have to look at the screen, all road names are spoken clearly with plenty of advance notice. I have always been good with directions but with a 1300+ mile trip it is better to be safe than sorry. The bean bag dash mount is great. When I first got this a month ago I put it on the dashboard of my car and turned a corner fairly quick and it just sat there. Another problem with most gps is the suction mount.They never hold for long and just block your vision most of the time.The one Minor flaw is the speaker is in the cigarette charger which depending where your 12v outlet is can make it slightly harder to hear. Also when looking for something in the points of interest i.e restaurant, trailer service(what we needed) etc. It will aslo give you the phone number which is another time and money saver. No more calls to information from your cell @ $1.79+ each. Great deal @ under $400
All went well with this product. No probs on the install and no glitches after install. All in all, A+.
There is not much to say about this case. It is more than adequate for a DVD or MiniDV Camcorder with lots of room for the camera and all the extras....charger, remote, tapes, etc. I would buy it again in an instant.
I purchased this item as a Christmas gift for my grandson, therefore I cannot rate the item for it's performance. However, I can rate the performance of the seller, which has been wonderful and terrific customer service. This order was shipped via USPS and was five (5) days late in arriving. The seller was not a fault and the entire blame resides with the USPS for allowing the item to remain in Washington state for those five (5) days. After contacting the seller, they refunded the shipping cost and apologized for the delay even though it was beyond their care, custody and control. I purchase many items through Amazon.com and ever item shipped via the USPS always arrives late. Thanks again to The Men's Store for having great customer service, I would order from them again in the future.
For someone like me who is "technically challenged", this is perfect. It is so easy to use, and it's so small it will fit in your pocket. I keep mine in my purse just in case one of my grandkids does something cute! The picture quality is very good on the computer and on the TV screen. Everyone who sees it wants one. It's a great gift idea. I'm so happy with mine that I'm going to buy one for my parents. I know they'll be able to figure it out also!
So far so good. I take it with me when I travel with my ipad and wireless keyboard. it folds up nice and small. I now take this trio with me more than my laptop.
I installed these in my brother's Cobalt for basic use. His rear OEM speakers were blown, I thought these would be a good replacement. Installation was a snap and the speakers exceeded my expectations. They sounded better than the OEMs they replaced and had a little kick to them on the factory system. Replacing the front ones with a matching pair as well soon
I purchased this to work with my 100mm Canon macro, only to find that the adapters included did not fit the 58mm ring size of the Canon lens. Now, first of all, I would think that the 100mm Canon is probably the most likely lens to be used with this flash, so it is somewhat deceptive of Sigma not to include it with the product in the first place (thus making you purchase a separate product to be able to use it - which Sigma is happy to sell you). However, secondly, and probably most egregious of all, the product description in fact SAID that a 58mm adapter was included. This was recently updated after I inquired with Amazon about the issue. The egregious part is that Sigma WILL NOT send me the correct adapter despite the incorrect product description. They told me they would, but it has been over 1 1/2 months and they still have not sent it. I'm tired of sending and resending emails only to realize weeks later that I have not heard or received anything. So now I have a perfectly good macro lens which I need to be using for my business, but cannot. Now, don't get me wrong, I can afford the 15 dollar piece of aluminum they sell to make it all work, but I really wish that I didn't have to give more money to a company which, according to all the evidence I have seen, is morally corrupt.That being said, I have no idea if this product works well or not, as it is essentially a defective product. I really didn't want to have to write a negative review, but the service I have received from Sigma has forced my hand. I will not be purchasing another Sigma product and I don't recommend that you do either.
I own a $500 Pioneer DVD home theatre system, an Xbox, &amp; an older RCA dvd player. I would put this little Cyberhome DVD player up against any of them, as far as picture quality, &amp; sound goes. The best thing about it is the price tag, $36.99 at Target, &amp; they had them on sale this weekend for $34.99. Try to find another progressive scan DVD player, with an s-video out for that price. I've had this player hooked up in the bedroom, for three weeks now, &amp; I have watched more than a dozen movies on it. It even plays the movies I back up with DVDXcopy xpress. If this player keeps up it's reliability, I'll purchase Cyberhome products from now on. Don't be afraid, you can't go wrong.
This is a good device the only low point is cause the Range like 7 feet, despite that everything is OK.
Got it for my computer, didn't work, wouldn't connect. Got dial tone, ring and then static and message that model could not connect. May be good for other uses.
I bought this item for my 5&7 year old boys who love using mommy & Daddy's cameras. This is the biggest piece of junk. When you look through the view finder the picture is centered, but when you take the picture half the picture is cut off! It was very frustrating to the kids and the parents. Let's not talk about quality. The quality is less than poor. The pictures are grainy, fuzzy and out of focus(no matter what lighting situation). My kids were looking forward to downloading the pictures to the computer to print them off, but they are so grainy it's not worth the money or effort. This may be a good toy for a younger child, but I DO NOT recommend for older kids. POOR CHOICE! Put your money towards a cheap real digital camera!
The Monster QuickLock speaker connnector are one of the best items one can purchase for connecting your speaker wires to one's A/V receiver no more having to try getting speaker wire into those cramped spaces provided by the back panel of your reciever. Getting in back of the A/V loosing the speaker connector then trying to put the wire in the upper and lower connectors you know how damn hard it can be. Well the monster cable QuickLock Connectors make doing this dreaded chore extremely easy. You strip your wire (use good wire such as Monsters speaker wire) about 3/8 of an inch, these connectors come appart you put your Right side into the bottom of the red part of the connect push the wire up so the stripped part is showing just above the crown of that part of the connector drape the wire over the crown than take the plug and screw it back on to the bottom of the connector, making sure you have a firm connection between the wire and connector. Then all you do is plug the QuickLock into the middle hole of the speaker wire connection on you reciever. No more wearing self out getting wire into those cramped A/V connections. They also work well for speakers. They are worth every cent you spend for them. I have found that they can be purchased on Amazon for about 5 dollars less for 2 pair where I was buying them, and even great saving than a number of other places that sell them for almost $23.00 plus tax for 2 pair.
I haven't had much time to mess with it yet but it seems to work great right out of the packaging. I'd highly recommend this product. I got it mainly so I could use it with my PS3 and it seems to work great! It had a nice snug fit when I plugged my controller USB cable into it, so you don't have to worry about the two USB cables coming apart, and my controller immediately started charging. I was also able to navigate the XMB on my PS3 just fine. I still have to test it with my Logitech racing wheel, which is the main reason I got it. I've uploaded some more relevent product pictures for everyone because the first one is way off.
these headphones deliver great bass response.there are a great buy
Nothing out there comes close to this player, it has played everything I put in it, divx, xvid, svcd, vcd, mpg, mov, with awesome quality.Hands down best player for 70 bucks.I will die happy
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.
This product is overrated! The battery life is low, they had a rechargeable model that is no longer made (I had one and at least you didn't have to buy batteries often). This model has terrible transmitting capabilities. If looking for an FM transmitter, Don't buy this model!!
Laptop computer can't get any better than this. Mucho power in a small and gorgeous package!This computer is fast. Very very fast. A AVI-MP4 video conversion took 34 minutes in my old MBP (duo 2 core) now take less than 10 minutes. The fan turned on during the conversion, but shut down shortly after that, as different graphic engine was used.Of course, the screen is beautiful. I picked the glossy version because I think color is better than the non-glare version. All laptops should be built this way, until then, Apple continues to be the king.
Despite some of the negative reviews, I ordered this mic, based on one of the contrarian reviews that said people either didn't know how to use it, or were expecting miracles.That review was accurate. I videotape my daughter's soccer games with a Sony DCR-HC96, and this mic is a nice complement. I use it exclusively in "Gun" mode and can make the following observations after recording 4 games:* The sound *quality* is marginally improved. Don't expect huge improvements in fidelity .* The *amplitude* is increased significantly. When recording from the sidelines, you can now hear the players talking to each other quite clearly, where with the built in mic, it was a strain.So, consider the application for this mic. If you are trying to get closer to the subjects you are recording, this mic works fine. If you want to improve the fidelity of your recordings, there are probably better choices.P.S.: This mic records in mono only.
We have this baby working round the clock since last november with no problems at all. it has an alarm if a camera goes off line, freeze function, zoom and other useful things, and the price was right.
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.
Great product. Sturdy and functional. Very plain aesthetically, but it works fine, so oh well. Fits my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 with a little room to spare.
This little gem is well built, easy to use and affordably priced.I own 2 (one for each room I use my Ipod in), and just bought another for a gift.
If you are reading this review odds are you own an Xbox 360 or are looking for some points for a friend / relative etc to gift or something...Well, it is quite easy with Amazon, just order the product and you will receive the code to put in to redeem your xbox live points.I have ordered this on many occasions, as it is way quicker than anything I have found out there!I would recommend this to anyone!
This is a very nice looking, well made leather case that is the perfect size for an S-100 as long as you don't need to bring a spare battery. Snug enough for it not to slip out accidentally , but no difficulty sliding it in or out intentionally. The magnet that holds the cover closed is just the right strength to keep the lid shut. Keep in mind that this is a sleek minimalist case which would not be suitable in a particularly wet or dirty environment as the top sides of the case have a gap where they meet the cover. All in all, an excellent case...
Just like the others,when you hit volume up it goes down. I am about to chuck this thing against the wall.
Nice speaker's for the money used them in our church for the auditorium to replace old Bogen speakers
I shoot JPG and RAW and sometimes RAW+JPG and there is plenty of room on this card when using it with a Nikon D300. Read/Write access is fast.
Excellent modem. Easy to hook up. Great seller. Buy in confidence from this seller. Fast shipping.
Hi: this is a really good lens, I got sharp pictures of waterfalls that looked very nice. The depth of field you can attain is significant, and you can create many artistic effects with this feature. In my Nikon D90 works fine, with autofocus. At 50mm in D90 it is actually 75mm, so not wide angle, and you need forward and backward yourself to frame your subject. It is fast and light, incredible light ! It needs a photographer backside, of course :-) !Update December 2009: After several months I can say the lens is superb in quality, especially for portraits, it is sharp, fast, indoors and outdoors, excellent.
I have upgraded my rating after reevaluating the performance of this lens and how I intended to use it. This is a very special lens and cheap for what it does. I am giving it five stars because it is a tremendous value. I consider it a very good buy for the price.I recently purchased the Canon 20D camera with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6II as the kit lens. Also, purchased the Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM and Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM lenses. I am an amateur photographer, but this is my first time using a digital camera.I purchased it primarily to use for available light photos on my new digital camera.Rather then list PROS and CONS, I will list the general characteristics of this lens. Then you decide if it is appropriate for your intended purpose.CHARACTERISTICS:1. The lens has a very shallow depth of field at the larger apertures giving it this dream like Bokeh (soft background blur).2. The medium and smaller apertures are razor sharp and very clear.3. The lens has lots of contrast.4. The lens gathers a lot of light to be so small.This lens was built for 35mm cameras. If you use it on a smaller format, as many digital cameras are these days, know what you are getting into. This is a 50mm lens when used on a 35mm camera, but it is equivalent to a 80mm lens when used on most digital SLR cameras. Looking at size alone, it would seem to be a good portrait lens on a digital camera, but the lens characteristics indicate it would be better used for other purposes. I don't understand how it gathers so much light ... it is unusual. This is an excellent lens, but make sure it is a good match for the job at hand.P.S.If you are wondering about the other lenses I purchased. I love the EF 24-70mm f2.8L. Yes, it is expensive, but it focuses well in low-light situations and the colors are great. The photos take on a third dimension with this lens.What about the EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6II kit lens? Unlike some elitist, I believe this kit lens is very useable for the average consumer. The lens does not have the outstanding color rendition or extra dimension of the L-series lens, but still a very good lens and light weight. It is better then any of my old 35mm lenses.
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...
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!!!!
The X-540 is a good cheap speaker set for the computer. The biggest problem with the set is that it is under powered. The rear speakers are barely noticeable while the front is nice and loud. The speaker wires need to be longer as well, just little short for any distance. The looks are good and sounds great. Over all a good speaker set that gets basics done, but don't expect great things from it.
I'll admit, I wasn't expecting much with this item; it's been my experience that small speakers for the iPod don't produce much in the way of sound quality. Not the case here. The sound quality is great! Nothing sounds weak or tinny, and the sounds are well balanced, too. I would recommend this to anybody looking for a smaller sized docking speaker.
I don't think Polaroid is even making these or the film anymore. I got it for my mother as gift. She loves the simplicity of polaroid and this replaced her old polaroid.
the plastic shielding is a little thin, but other than that it works great. very good value for the money.
Works no problems. Win 7 Pro loads driver plug n play. Creates full LPT & COM Drivers for whatever comm device needed whether printer or modem or other. Great addition to keep using old tech with the new Laptops and Desktops and Slates.
After much reading of these reviews I decided to go for it, rather than spend for the more expensive new router alternative.After following "S. HINGS" installation instruction found right here in the Amazon reviews section, it works like a charm. Setup took me all of about 15 minutes and now I am writing this review from my bedroom where until 10 minutes ago was not getting any type of wireless signal.All I can say is that the item does what it claims to do. If you're on the fence about it, go for it. I am extremely satisfied.
Not much to say either good or bad about this product. I use it to protect my lens and it serves that purpose well.
It is not working with our system. I need to return it!!!
Wow, how did I live without one of these Harmony Remotes for so long. My home theater system just go very easy for the whole family to operate.Setup was very easy and everything I own was in the database. Now one button activates and sets up everything I need to watch a dvd, watch tv, operate the DVR, listen to music and other stuff.I would have given in 5 starts if some of the buttons were a bit bigger.Very happy with the purchase.
Works perfectly on toshiba thrive tablet. Also works with the tablet in the leather case. I like how compact it is when folded- easily goes in leg pocket in cargo pants.
I have Canon DC40 and this bags fits my camcorder/ battery pack/ power adaptor and extrta dvd disks with cases. It has a small top chamber which I use to carry my compact camera. Very handy.
This is a scam-this charger did not work at all. Get the "Apple iPad 10W USB Power Adapter (MC359LL/A)", they look identical but the 10W USB power adapter works, not the one that is described here.
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Hi ,this is by far my best purchase of the Year!....I am so enjoying my Coby Mp3 portable combo...Thankyou
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.
Bought this in hopes it would work with my iPod touch. No Deal! Nor did it work with my nieces iPod Video. It gives sound, but no picture even after trying several suggestions recommended here, several combination set ups and settings, and several TV sets. Returning. :-(Meanwhile the make of the Belkin cable quality and length is very nice for those items that it does work with.
I researched and read reviews for about a week before I decided on these speakers. It was between these and the yamaha NS-AW350's. In my opinion, it seemed these would hold up better to outdoor weather than the wall-mount yamahas. Our backyard is relatively small so I opted for this set rather than the larger GS3's. I really am impressed with the sound quality. I can imagine it's bigger brother GS3's must sound amazing. I tested different locations before I buried them in the ground and was surprised by how much better they sounded in-ground as opposed to above ground. Good bass and the sound is great from anywhere in my backyard. The only reason I didn't rate them a 5 star is because I had to remove the top cover and shake out several pieces of plastic that were rattling around inside one of the speakers. I'm very pleased with the appearance of these two speakers in my backyard. It's worth mentioning that I'm driving these speakers with my old trusty yamaha surround-sound receiver, not sure what the wattage rating is but it's probably more than these speakers could handle at full volume. I'm also using direct burial speaker wire. Well worth the $100.
Works great for the tablet, in both landscape and portrait orientations.It's pretty sturdy when the tab is in it. The legs do have several different positions to place different-sized devices in there. The back part is incredibly adjustable. Both the part of the back arm that touches the tablet, along with the underside of the "feet" are coated with a foam rubber type of substance, so nothing's going to slip.The whole setup folds into a nice tiny package, which easily slips into a pocket or bag.I recommend this for any tablet owners for standing up their tabs.
The swivel base is very useful. The glossy black case gives the set a classy look. The speakers are invisible, but the sound is very decent even without external speakers. Very satisfied.
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!!
The router is easy to install with the Install Wizard - by this I mean getting the router to make a connection to your ISP (have your username and password on hand). This literally takes only a few minutes. Any other adjustment to the router settings are done through the browser interface. It helps if you are well versed in the terminology and know how you want the router configured as the instructions tell you how to do things but not necessarily why you should or should not make changes. I'm still learning.I did have problems making a connection between my Apple Powerbook with Airport to the router but this turned out to be solved by going through the browser interface and trying different channels on the router. After a few tries I got a signal on the Powerbook. However, I had to do this on my own because there was no suggestion that this might be a problem in either the Belkin or Apple literature or websites. The range seems to be what they advertise although I didn't bother venturing outside after verifying my whole house is covered (two floors, about 1000 sq feet each).So. . .5 for 5 for the product but minus one star for the documentation...
This handsome, sturdy, aluminum notebook cooler does the trick! After unsuccessfully using Targus podium Coolpad without fans and their Chill Pad with fans, I tried this product based on reviewer's favorable reports. My Sony 13.3" notebook runs on the hot side and this product delivers. It has a handy metallic on/off switch and extra USB port in the rear besides the one that connects the platform with the notebook. The 2 fans are positioned in the rear where the most heat collects from the laptop and the fans have a metallic screen to protect them as they run silently in the background. This product satisfactorily cools my notebook from a very hot temperature to a moderately warm temp which I find acceptable. It is ergonomically designed for easy placement of hands on the keyboard. It would seem the synergy of the cool aluminum metal along with the fans collectively function to decrease the heat produced by the laptop. The fans have a life expectancy of 30,000 hours according to CoolMaster. This size model fits the 13.3" size of my computer perfectly. I am now going to purchase the larger CoolMaster for my 15" widescreen notebook. Because it is constructed of aluminum metal instead of cheap plastic, I expect this product is built to last.
I bought this kit as a gift for my son to use at home to repair computers. He does this as a job and liked having extra tools Ina case to use. Nice array of tools, and great case.
Using OS X and Logitech's driver. The mouse feels comfortable, scrolls easily and I like the wireless aspect. However, the Logitech software (most recent is 2.3.1) is terrible. Lag of 30 seconds or so occurs when "waking" the mouse from an automatic shut-down due to inactivity before the computer responds.As an alternative, I reverted to the previous driver 2.2.2. While the lag somewhat disappears, there remains functional problems with the software. My alternative is to use a 3rd party driver such as Steer Mouse or USB Overdrive, which adds to the cost of the product.BTW, Logitech support is abysmal.
Tiffen 62mm UV Protection FilterThis is wonderful lens protector, which not only protects UV radiation but also helps protecting the SLR lenses
It works perfect I have an Mac at home, and a Pc and it works great with both of them...My Pc has an 1.1 Usb port, and no problems....I have it for 7 months, I pluged in my Sandisk 7in1 mem. reader, and An HP printer, an bluetooth, and Wireless Microsoft mouse and keyboard....And I repeat no problems(I even dont have the ServicePack2 installed on my PC)With the Mac no problems what so ever .....
I bought this as a second DVD player so that I would have one at my college dorm and one at home. It stopped working for no reason after about 8 months. I will never buy a no-name brand again! My expensive Apex dvd player that I have had since DVD players came out lasted until this past year. I guess trying to buy something cheap isn't always the best choice.
This item was easy to use and the software was simple. But after I downloaded my photos a red line appeared right through the middle of each picture and even on the "downloading screen". I emailed TAO but of course received no response. The picture quality was poor and once you save the photos to the software you can't edit them. You have to erase them, upload them to the software, edit them, and then redownload them... daunting! I ultimately had to return the item.
This item was what seller advertised. I didn't know at time of purchase, it was not as wide as I would of liked. I'm still learning about my camera and had to purchase another lens with wider angle view. The other lens worked out better for people portraits, this lens good for light, quick snaps of variety of things.
This power adapter works really well with my t22 thinkpad. the cord is very long and sturdy. It even has a green glow at the end where it connects to the laptop so you know it's getting power
I have to say that this is a truly usable PDA finally. Before WM5, the risk of data loss is totally rediculous and unworthy. Now with WM5, the ROM works as a harddrive and whala, no more data loss.However, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you update and fix the MS activesync problem before you can enjoy the solid-build X51. it is still unbelivable for me that Dell and Microsoft failed to fix this problem before shipping x51/x51v out to customers. The ROM update is not necessary. Simple set activesync to be manually lauched instead of the default automatic update. All the problems with battery drain, CF card missing and white screen of death just disappeared. With my casual use, a fully charged battery lasts over a week. I use it as my digital diary, calculator, game console, dictionary, media/file portable storage, and lot more. Absolute worth every penny of it. However, one flaw is that the bluetooth stack does not work with wireless headphones (any tips?). Otherwise, it can also be dubbed as a wireless phone/MP3 player.I owened this unit for almost a year and now I regret I did not choose the wifi and vga version (x51v). I only had to replace the battery last month after almost one year of use, which maybe due to my constant recharge eveytime I sync with my PC. Now I am thinking about getting the extra wifi card so I can use it as a wifi phone with Skype. Better yet, now there are third-party larger capacity batteries available and I found one 1800 mah battery that can fit with Dell's leather case. Perfect!Overall this is a perfect unit, and I would recommend everyone to get x51v instead of x51. The extra money is definitely worth it.Update:I called Dell today and just realized that the battery is still under waranty, but they want me to return the old one. So remeber to keep the bad battery otherwise you might need to pay for it! Another annoyance was that it kept warning me that the battery latch was open and the pda needs to be turned off to keep data safe. I found a fix on Aximsite. Just put a tiny drop of nail polish to the small button on the left hole for the pins on the battery cover. This will increase the thickness of the button and kept it firmly pushed down by the cover pins.
I've been shooting professionally for the past 6 years and remember back when I was using the old kit lens and 50mm 1.8 with my Rebel XTi. haha I really enjoyed my 1.8 back in the day, but the build quality and operation of the lens was so poor that I no longer brought it with me in the bag, and then I also stopped shooting that focal length all together. Seeing that I shot almost only cars for this time, 50mm on a crop body has limited use. I sold the lens, and continued on with my life and work.Fast-forward to 2011 and I was no longer on staff as a photographer and became freelance. I had to open up what I shot and began shooting landscape, portraits, and bands. I have a 85mm 1.8 that quickly became my favorite lens of all time and decided it was time to move on the 50mm with USM. If a lens doesn't have full-time manual focus, I won't even consider it these days.First impression: well-built. It's a fairly small lens that has tight tolerances and an appropriate weight for the size. Sliding it onto my 7D, it felt solid as the connections mated on the camera. Focus on the 7D is already on of the best for any dSLR, but with this &#34;bright&#34; lens, the camera can really snap onto anything very quickly. Of course I took the first shot at 1.4 and started laughing at the dreamy background. Finding how to work with the 1.4 has been a pleasure. The aperture is very good at isolating a subject but I find myself using it at 2.8 a lot because at that aperture it may be the sharpest lens I've ever used, and my back is filled with L.Overall, $300 makes this a 100% no brainier to ANYONE with an interest in photography. It's fun and it's nearly perfect.What would I improve? Probably the fact the front element moves outward (at least it doesn't rotate) under focus. I wish it were an internal focus...but can't complain for $300.
I'm one of the few who refuse to get cable. So when I bought a new HDTV & did a little research, I came across the Samsung TV5.4 SAX Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna. With a regular rabbit ear antenna, I was ble to get like 15 HDTV channels. Once I connected the Samsung TV5.4 I received about 24 HDTV channels from most of surrounding area, including Baltimore. I'm a big PBS fan & now I get like 6 differen HDTV PBS channels so I'm happy.Only issue with the antenna is that it's cord is really short. I had to buy a coupler so that I could connect another cord to extend its reach.So if you buy it just be prepared to spend another $20 or so for extending its reach.
Pros:Great sound reproduction detailed mids, crisp highs and plenty low frequency response.Good looking (with piano gloss finish).Price (street price around 135$).Cons:Size (but how would you pack three 6.5 inch components other way).Weight (about 22 lbs).Components looks cheap from the back side but doesn't sound cheap by any means.No five-way/bi amping support.
My new camcorder works as fine as expected and delivers everything I need : high-quality video, easy-to-use functions, compact design with incredible size and weight, 3" LCD color display, editing software (Pixela Image Mixer with VCD)...However, one drawback : the quality of still images recorded on the provided memory card (8 MB MMC) is lower than I expected. But that's not a problem : I have a Canon PowerShot digital camera for this.To sum it up :If you want to use this camcorder as a digital still camera : don't buy it. If you want to make great videos : BUY IT.Thanks Amazon for the fast shipping & delivery (even with Free Super Saver Shipping).(...)A satisfied customer from France
Devices that require consumables (such as printers, CD-R drives, cars, etc.) are the gifts that keep on giving (or, rather, taking away) as you constantly purchase the ingredient it needs to keep performing properly. That said, I've had my SuperScript 860 for 5 years, and I'm just now looking to replace the toner cartridge - after printing some 5600 pages. I hope that this replacement cartridge will serve as long.
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
Canon's 50mm f1.4 is a great lens for the price. I'd recommend stopping down to about f1.8 or 2.0 to gain sharpness, but that still allows for fast shutter speeds even in low light. It can be a little hard to focus at its widest apertures, but that is to be expected with any lens with such a shallow depth of field. There aren't many surprises with this lens. The simplicity of a prime lens is nice, and I tend to keep this on my camera for much of the photojournalistic work I do.
I can't say anything other than this is the perfect replacement battery for my APC.
Do you ever really know another person--even your mother? This book explores this via a mystery or semi-thriller about the mothers past life. For me it was a rather compelling read.
As I said, owned/used for 3 years, and no problems! They still last days at a time, maybe 8 hours at all together, before needing a charge. Perfect sound for me, living in an apartment, I like to respect my neighbors at night, so these work very well. They can go outside the room you watch TV in, but the sound may scatter after 75 feet or so. They are actually comfy to wear, and EASY to use, my grandma even agrees. Honestly one of the best purchases I have ever made, which is why I am attempting to write a review. Love 'em!**UPDATE** **3-2-2012**My headphones have given up on life! They have shorted out, but had a good life of just over 3 years.
I have had this unit for over a year and it has been an excellent purchase for me. The sound is very good, the unit is relatively compact. The DVD has proved to be very reliable as there are, on average, 1-2 movies per day that my family will watch.The only issue we have had is with the remote. It did not work overly well from the start as the range was less than 6 feet. Eventually it stopped working completely. However, a replacement is relatively cheap.I can't imagine a more compact, better sounding, lower cost system than this.
This was awesome and super convinent I didn't even know they sold e cards like this I'm very satisfied with this, but I wish them email delivery was a bit faster but I guess it takes a bit I don't mind tho just wish it was faster.... Definetly faster than Walmart.com
These audio technica clip on's are just amazing. I have absolutely no cons and I could give an essay on how good they are! All I can say is Pura Vida!
If you want a decent UPS you're going to pay more than $30. This UPS is totally underpowered for a computer sporting a decent processor and graphics card. The moment the computer starts drawing more power than the battery could supply *if* the power was out, you will receive an audible overload warning: a piercing whine which CANNOT be silenced by pushing the "silence" button on the front of the unit. At present the only thing plugged into the battery-backed-up outlets on my 400VA are the CPU itself... not even the monitor is plugged in (and how am I going to shut the machine down if I can't see anything on the monitor?)The 400 VA is USELESS. I strongly recommend you give it a miss and buy a real UPS. It's shocking that the 400 VA is the best UPS HP will offer you if you configure a computer at their website, even if that computer draws more power than the 400 VA can supply.
This DVD is just perfect for my 1080p projector. Its digital TV tuner is amazing. I still have not had time to try out the recording capabilities. But so far I am completely satisfied with my purchase.
bougt it yesterday, easly assembly, great sound in small package. a must have for any one
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.
Well, the title says it all. You get only the charger. No batteries. My only excuse is that several other vendors are using the same picture and they are actually selling the charger along with three batteries.
I purchased these headphones as a replacement for my Sony when they broke. I then bought another Sony MDR7506 as these sounded a little flat. I broke them in, and comparing them side by side with Sony MDR7506 the MDR7506 won on sound quality. I like open ear headphones though, they let your ears breath a little, and these are definitely more comfortable for a large head. Not a bad buy, but if you want analytical headphones, go with Sony.Update: I use these headphones daily as they are more comfortable than the Sonys for long use. But if I need studio headphones, I put the Sonys on...These headphones are very durable. I have had them yanked off my head several times due to the short cord, even breaking the plug converter off in my mixer... LOL! My chair is always running over the cord due to the cord not being coiled like the Sonys. If these had a longer cord that was coiled, I would give 5 stars.
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.
I purchased this for my dell laptop because my built in port is four pin and un-powered... this card seems to solve the problem, but it doesn't. You still have to buy an additional AC power adapter. This seems to defeat the whole purpose of having the card in a laptop.
This is simply a miserable piece of equipment. I own a Mustek 1200 ED and I purchased the Canon for the negative and slide scanning feature and at 1200 dpi (from negatives) it produced terrible quality in comparison to my Mustek, and the Mustek will not even scan negatives. There was indeed a greasy film on the inside of the glass bed, and the normal scanning of prints produced terrible quality images as well. Don't waste your time if you are planning on scanning anything worthwhile.
The best at this price. Like the color and functions. Mine has latest longer than some comparable higher end models. Life saver when trying to keep a busy life organized. Great optional backlight feature.
Great headphones for price. Good sound.They were a little larger than expected and warm ears after a while of listening.I would recommend.
Bought this filter with a UV filter for my new canon lens. It fit both the budget and the lens perfectly.
Just want to make sure everyone is aware that these are the same Microsoft Points that are used for "Games for Windows Live" games. I play Age of Empires Online, and I was able to buy a civilization with these points. I was a bit confused at first because the points are called XBox Live Points, but they are all Microsoft Points and all work the same. Had no issues redeeming the code for points on Microsoft's website.
Like:1. small camera, light, 2 batteries2. easy to use3. LCD is 1.8', with a glass cover4. nice priceDislike:1. Two batteries won't give you a strong flash.2. Movie doesn't have sound (I don't like dumb movie)
Was a direct replacement for the one that our young puppy dog chew thru. I needed this to replace for my wifes laptop. It cam as a used unit, but I could not see anything that showed it had been used. Amazing Price and delivery was great. Thanks.
This machine delivers as promised. Evey format I have I threw at the machine and it played back flawlessly. The navigation system for dvd's with multiple movies on it was easy and straight forward, windows style. I was able to shush my girlfriend, whose decrepit player would not play some of my movies, "You don't know what you are doing!?" She is wrongggg. I recommend this player.
...Viking Tech. As per Diamond Rio's own statements, theDiamond Rio players use aProprietary file format which only their own devices can read. They do notuse the SSFDC or SmartMedia standard format. The Viking USB Card Reader willnot read the non-standard format that Diamond Rio uses. The media must bereformatted in the Rio player using Rio's proprietary formatting software to enable the card to be used in any other device. This software can beobtained from Diamond Rio.Technical Support Viking Components, Inc. SPEED POWER PERFORMANCE
This 13.2 ft. cable can divide a 1/4" female split ring headphone output jack into 2 male RCA pinplugs for use in a stereo input panel in a home theater system. It works just great.
This works perfectly for both my old hanging shuffle, and the newer clip on shuffle. It's the only way I charge my shuffle.
This bag will handle a Garmin Nuvi GPS plus accessories including the bean bag dash mount. It works perfectly and cost is modest. Delivery was on time.
Am using them to jog with. Old ones fell out of my ears. No complaints.
I, like many others, have struggled with getting the Linksys WRE54G to work with my set up and despite following the detailed instructions available on various websites, I still cannot get it to work in my all-Linksys network. This is a very poor product from a normally competent company and I would advise anyone (even if you are technically competent) to avoid it.
The item was as described, and the order was processed in a speedy manner. I would buy from this dealer again.
After reading some reviews there seems to be some bags that fit 15 inch laptops fine, and others that don't. I bought it and have a T61 15.4" with the 9 cell battery. It holds the laptop well. There is little room around it, but it does completely enclose it, and the zipper closes with no problem. I also bought the Targus 16" Sport, it is larger, but it also has less room for books. The Maxxum has a ton of room for books, the main compartment is very roomy. The Targus 16" Sport is slimmer, and doesn't stick out from my back as much, and I like that. But if you need to carry more large items ( a few college textbooks and some notebooks the Maxxum has the edge.I generally carry 1 or 2 books at a time, and 1 or 2 notebooks. So the Targus is my preferred because it is not as puffy.In terms of build quality, the Maxxxum appears more durable. The Targus 16" has some thin flaps on the front that I could see snagging easy. As other have stated the Maxxum does not have all of the little nick nacks like a cell phone holder on the strap, and tons of little compartments on the inside.I bought both, and I enjoy both. The Maxxum holds a lot, and is bigger. The Targus is longer, and slimmer.Great buy!
Okay! I know it sounds too good to be true, or maybe it sounds like a sales pitch, but it isn't. I'm just a "Schmoe" like most everyone else and I wanted to pass along information on a product that really delivered the goods!I did ALL the research and tried a bunch of FM transmitters - some turned out to be good, some turned out to be garbage, BUT this one finished at the top of the heap in my analysis.Here's the top 5:1.) Cost- the transmitter is fairly priced. It didn't break the bank like some of the other transmitters out there. (I'm sorry, but spending more than $50 on an FM Transmitter is ridiculous!)2.) Performance- Forget about looking for a weak station to broadcast over. I live in the greater New York City area, and to prove my point, I found the strongest fm station I could find on the dial and this transmitter entirely trounced right over it! Sure an "unused" fm station provided near cd quality playback and is the obvious choice, but I wanted to prove a point, and that was, no matter what the signal strength, this transmitter flat-lined the original and dominated the frequency! Nice job Belkin, mission accomplished!3.) Ease of use- All FM transmitter functions fully displayed on the iPod Video's screen, 4 easy to program frequency presets, all with their own handy button, and initial setup that took under a minute!...YES, under one-minute!4.) Small and versatile- Matches up perfectly with my 30G iPod Video and only adds about 1/2-inch to the overall length of the entire device. MOST IMPORTANTLY- I do NOT have to remove my iPod from its protective case in order to use this transmitter! In fact, I believe this transmitter was designed for use specifically with a case in mind! There is a short collar you remove from the transmitter if your iPod is in a case. You only use the collar if your iPod is "in the buff" so to speak! Believe me, the fit is perfect! It is exactly how we would have designed it, if it was up to us!5.) Dual power sources and auto charger- You can either power the transmitter off your iPod's internal battery or via the included car power adapter. Playing off your iPod's battery allows you to use the transmitter in a variety of places including your home stereo, a boom-box at the beach, wherever you might bring your iPod. Playing off the car adapter also charges your iPod.The ONLY negative thing I can say about the device is a rather selfish one. I think with a little more thoughtfulness, Belkin could have devised a single power adapter that would offer BOTH an AC and DC power solution for this absolutely fantastic product!
A solid camera, and the memory card it comes with holds a lot of hi-res pictures. Printed phots look great. i ordered it without the charger though, and i went through the non-rechargable battery in two days. the camera is useless without the battery charger kit, but is still worth the money.
Just today I received this package of 100, 5 mm thick slim jewel cases from Memorex. I want to stress that I am very happy with them. They are slim, open easily, and do a great job. I wish to warn about the large fraction of cases that clearly had been damaged in shipping or at the warehouse. This package simply needs to be packed in something that protects the cases better than a paper liner for the package and the plastic wrapping around the package. I counted 27 (that is, 27%) of cases that were damaged. In most cases, it was one hinge that was broken. Less often, a non-hinge corner, or one edge of the case, was broken. Even with tossing these 27 cases, I still think these cases are a good buy and an excellent product. There just isn't that much selection for slim jewel cases to start with, and they're a real space saver over the standard 10 mm cases. So, if you need these, by all means order them, but be aware you'll have to spend several minutes inspecting them and tossing out some.
Bought mine to hook up my new Samsung Internet Blu-Ray to my also-new HDTV TV. Cable works great! Awesome image and sound on the TV. As mentioned in the title, can't go wrong at this price.
I got a great response from D-Link regarding how to open ports, but when I had to call them directly because my Powerbook G4 1Ghz wouldn't connect to the router (sees it, but won't connect) I got a guy with a thick accent who kept asking remedial questions and offering no good advice. He was finally upgrading my problem to a higher level of support (duh) when he then hung up on me. I will never EVER buy D-link again. Going back to Netgear, or maybe an Airport.
These are cheap cables. End of discussion. They perform like cheap cables. Noticeable difference between this and a HDMI/DVI cable I had when trying it on PS3. Build quality feels cheap. Yeah HDMI is digital, but you still need a decent cable. Don't go nuts getting HDMI, but don't spend $5 either, spend a few bucks and get something good, there will be noticeable difference in quality.
I recently purchased the UX-50 replacement battery since my original battery was not holding a charge. Overrall, I am getting signicantly more battery life out of the unit ( around 6+ hours vs 1 hour or so for the failing battery).However, for whatever Sony reason uses non-standard screws in the back cover, and they you need a jewelers set of screwdrivers,since the screwdriver tool the battery came with is not functional. In addition, you have to be gentle taking taking the old battery out, and replacing it with the new battery since there is very limited space in the tightly packed UX-50.
Many office supply and big box stores do not carry these cartridges or else you have to special order them. This usually means another trip back to the store to pick hem up. These cartridges were delivered quickly without the hassle of special ordering.
Items came as said and were shipped very fast. Although ere intended for a camera, they were great with the use of my computers.
I purchased this wireless print server to work with a new laptop using Windows Vista. I was told by linksys that this product would work with Vista. The tech support has worked very hard with me, however after several attempts have not been able to solve the issue. I am still unable to print with this product.
I've been using this card/reader combo for a week now. I love it. 4GB is plenty for my camera (Panazonic TZ5 at 5MP I can get 1200 pics on it) and it writes and reads FAST. I rarely have to wait for a second picture, but I also don't do burst shooting. The reader is extremely compact, self-installs in XP without any fuss, and has been absolutely flawless.Mine came with a little semicircular neoprene zip-sack (about 1.5" dia) with two clear plastic pockets inside, one for the reader and one for the card. Very nice for travel. I was at B&H; photo in NYC today and their price was $32 so Amazon is right in there with the big guys. I have Prime and got it next day for $38 total. Awesome.Follow-up: I realized after buying this item that the card reader built into my PC is not compatible with the HC high capacity SD cards and does not recognize them. I thought I was going to use this USB adaptor for travel only but now I've found it's essential at home too!
I was very skeptical that any universal remote could replace the dozen or so remotes that I already have, but I was wrong. I received my Harmony 880 remote 3 days ago, and it is outstanding. I have a lot of remotes to replace, including a Motorola DVR, another Motorola set-top box (both for Verizon FIOS service), a home theater amplifier with AM/FM and 5-DVD carousel changer, a portable XM radio, a portable Sirius radio, a Philips big-screen HDTV, a 10-year old GE television, and two DVD/VCR combo decks. The equipment ranges in age from 10 years old (GE TV) to very new (Verizon FIOS boxes). The database recognized EVERY SINGLE MODEL NUMBER! I had some trouble setting it up, as the user manual is not comprehensive at all. I called technical support. Although I had to wait for a while to get to a technician, it was WORTH THE WAIT! The technician walked me through everything without rushing me, and was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING! The remote does almost all of the key functions of my original remotes, and I had 100% success at "teaching" the remote on the buttons that it didn't set up automatically. This remote (or something similar) is a must-have for anyone with a lot of remote controls. Don't know why I watited so long to buy it! FABULOUS TECHNICAL SUPPORT! OUTSTANDING PRODUCT!
This battery checker is the best I have purchased so far. It is super easy to use. Easy to place the battery to be tested in the correct spot and no guessing regarding which way to turn your battery. This is not a flimsy item like some of the battery checkers you will see on the market. I highly recommend that if you are looking for a battery checker that you consider this one. I have not owned it long enough to give a review on the durability of this item, but am giving it the benefit of the doubt based on my experience with it so far.
Great player for the price ($66.00). Played everything I threw on it. Has a optical digital output and the resolution is also great.Highly recommended.
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!
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 purchased a DLink networking system last month and I finally gave up and switched to another brand.I was online with their tech for days spanning three weeks of hell. I would spend an hour with a tech only to find out that the access point would not work with my router.I purchased what I thought was the correct access points and stayed online with tech for two days. After two days, they said that this access point would not work with my router.Finally, we were able to key in on the right product and I spent all afternoon and into the night with it. Still would not work.All the PC magazines I have read rated the DLink as the best on the planet. I buy as much as I can with Amazon and just ordered a networking system by Linksys.I hope to God this system works.Never been so miserable in all the years with anything PC related.If you are busy and cannot take the time to be on the phone for three weeks with tech, do not buy Dlink.
As an almost free printer with my computer purchase from Apple, this seemed like a good deal. First set of ink cartridges worked fine but once it started skipping (clogged print head, I presume) it became worthless. Tech description of removal of print heads seems excessive, even for a computer saavy jock, unless you have lots of time to spend. Seems everyone knows about this not. Don't but this printer and DON'T BUT EPSON until they provide better support.
I was sold the big name brand product that cost about $40 when I remembered I could get one for a couple of dollars on Amazon! so I took mine back ASAP! and I was suprised to get My order the next day! it works perfect! looks perfect ! gold tipped and was ready to connect to my plasma tv what a connection! Thanks Amazon!
I use a MAC and the product description says that it is compatible with MAC but the fact is it works only with windows so if your a MAC user spend your money on another product
First and for most, if you have a 2000 or newer car, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING! I had someone install mine who has installed at least 10 others (all on older cars). When we went to get the stuff needed to "make a clean connection", we found out that on newer model cars, you need a $130 adapter. He said that on newer cars, the computer of the car is run through the radio and if you do not get this adapter, many serious problems will occur (such as not being able to go past 2nd gear). This would happen with any new deck. So before you buy a new deck for your car, check with an installer to see if you need one.However, the deck is still totally worth it. MP3 player (Creative model) works and sounds great, USB charges my phone and MP3 player, and it looks great. The remote is rather small, but it has a hole on the end that is perfect to attach to your keys (or what I did was attach it to one of those retractable clips and connected it to my shifter). Any ways, love it, love it, love it.>*>*>*>*UPDATE*&lt;*&lt;*&lt;*&lt;Had the stereo a whole day and a half. A few hours after writing this I was awaken by a police officer telling me my car had been broken into. So, if buy this stereo, be sure you have a good car alarm. Now I lost over $500 worth of stuff and even more in car repair...
I've used it for a week, got it to shoot a wedding so indoor light and audio performance are important to me.- low light color accuracy is really good. Incandescent lights don't make everything really yellow.- low light sensitivity is good. Much better than my previous sony miniDV, seems to increase gain at the expense of a little more grain.- audio is sensitive but picks up tape hum. I can record someone speaking from 20 feet away but tape hums quite a bit. The buzzing sound can get annoying. I'm considering getting a mic mounted on top. Sometimes the hum goes away so this may just be a bad model.- body feels plasticky. Not like the Canon powershot cameras that I have, with sturdy metal bodies.- touch screen interface can be learned after reading the manual. It was not intuitive but now that I've read the manual and configured it the way I like it, I find it's ok.- progressive 30p mode is great! My videos are meant primarily for computer display so I don't like interlacing. Shooting at true 30p is just wonderful.
I don't know if I was supposed to notice this in the description, but the range on this mouse is horrible. I bought it to replace a bluetooth apple mouse that would work from several rooms away, and it this one wouldn't work from more than 18" away.I think it may work fine for users who will be using it with a laptop, but don't buy this if you plan on using it with a media pc or a desktop where the USB port is more than a foot away.
I'm had a good run with these Memorex DVDs - I've burnt a few spindles worth and they've worked out pretty well. Only had one bad burn and that was my fault. As for the permanence of the media - I'm not sure - I treat the media well. The surface is decent enough to write on with a Sharpie.Sure, you can buy more expensive media, but you can also afford to treat these as disposable media and burn multiple copies for the same price.
I listened to all the units in the apple store. This was by far the best value. GREAT SOUND and $ 35.00 less through Amazon.
I was considering buying this product. However, based in part upon the reviews, I choose the "Premier Mounts' AM2 Swingout Arm for 17"-40" LCD Displays", sold through Amazon. I am very pleased with that mount. If you are considering this product, you may want to look at that mount before you make a final decision on which one to buy.
Delivery was very prompt even without express shipping. I've really enjoyed using my remote. It works as advertised and has totally changed the way I use my ipod, especially in my car. Would definitely recommend this product as well as the vendor.Thanks
This is a great little web cam that I primarily use for Skype Video calls. When one uses Skype, one can not only see the other person's video but their own. Nine out of ten times, my video quality is superior. The web cam shoots live video, records video on your hard drive, or takes a snap shot. Installation is easy. There is nothing that I do not like about the camera. In addition to all the automatic bells and whistles of the web cam, the lens can be manually focused for fine tuning. The only hitch that I have had is figuring out that the base of the web cam spreads toward its back so that it will fit on my laptop. I have a Lenovo T61 and it is somewhat of a tight fit and I'm somewhat of a Klutz which doesn't make for easy installation.
There are better subs but none better in this price range. I use the FSW100 with the Yamaha YSP-1100 and it provides just enough bass. It will not provide the bone crushing bass needed for hard core rap fans or for the head banger types. Then again, that's not my usage. Viewing Blu-ray movies and day to day TV, you cannot go wrong with this sub.
As in most cases, I went to the local circut city and they didn't have the 4x6 paper and didn't know anything about 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%
Great small camera and very easy to use. Picture quality is excellent given the price range.
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 spacious underneath. It can fit my 19 inch laptop and can hold a 20 inch HD monitor on top. Very classy looking and so cool with all the compartments. Such a good buy.
This is just what I ordered & wanted. It is a duplicate for the window/dash mount supplied with the our Garmin nuvi 660, and allows us to easily move our GPS from one car to another. Couldn't be happier.
Shuffle Mini SpkrI really enjoy this little speaker. I was surprised that it sounded this good for the money. It has several different functions. You can plug it into an electrical outlet, run it on batteries, or use it to charge your iPod. I was really impressed with all you get. It does exactly what it says on the description, plus a little more. Love it! Thanks for a good product.
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.
This MP3 player is a low cost alternative to better known brands. I purchased two for my sons as their first MP3 player. It took awhile to figure out how to get it working but I expected that based on personal experiences of friends. I consider myself technically capable and was able to figure out how to get songs from RealPlayer to load into the MP3. However, the construction of the player that holds the battery is not built to last. Even so it should last until my kids are older and these players can still be used as jump drives.
I have to say that I am very pleased with this remote. As others have mentioned the set up is challenging, and I ran into problems getting the inputs to work properly for my DVD player. It ended up being a problem with the TV not using exactly what was showing in the Device menu. Of course to find that out required that I call the Logitech customer service center, and I was thoroughly impressed with them. They answered my call promptly and the guy spent probably 40 minutes on the phone with me trying to resolve the issues and get the remote working properly. Others have complained about the layout of the design, that's probably more a personal issue. I was already used to my Hughes DirectTV/DVR remote and the Logitech remote mirror the layout so it feels quite comfortable to me. In the end I'm very happy with this purchase and I finally only have 1 remote instead of three.
This item was sent pretty quickly and it takes some getting use to as you have to hit the keys fairly hard to get them to work. I was also disappointed to find that it does not have a scroll lock on the keyboard. Some of the keys are also not in the normal spots so you have to hunt and peck some in the beginning. However, despite all of that, the water proof part does seem to work. The keyboard is very easy to clean. Once use to the keyboard it isn't too bad.
It was great doing business with wintekinc. They were prompt and sent just what I asked for. Glad I did business with them and would do so again
Hi,I'm writing this just to let everyone know about how good these headphones are considering the price and the fact they are wireless also. I only paid $35 for mine.I've been using them for little over 2 years now and do everything from watch movies, gaming, music, etc. I have to say they are comparable if not better than the standard headphones I have. The quality is good at even long range and the battery life is few hours and they charge fast(I use the NiMH instead of NiCd and get the highest MAH rating you can find). This takes two AA batteries unlike most other take AAA batteries. They are a bit more heavier and bulkier but they are over the ear headphones which make them more comfrotable to wear for long periods of time. Only cons I have is that they are a bit flimsy and the rubber coating on the over the ear speaker part does wear off fast(it helps the headphones not to slide off your ears) but I must say the cloth under that coating has made them even more comfortable to wear. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for freedom from a wire and can't spend too much but want quality sound. Peace!
Some of the other reviewers of this product were less than happy with the quality of the product, or the sound of phonograph records or other media formats. Well, yeah, it doesn't sound all that great compared with other systems...but the buyer should already have something better for listening. As a recording device, it was pretty good, and that's why I bought the Crosley...to transfer old cassettes and records to the CD format for preservation purposes. It worked fine. I thought the design of the front panel was a overly complex and hard to read, but I got used to it. Crosley might have added a VU meter and adjustment to the recorder, but that would have jacked up the cost. All in all, and for the recording purpose, it's a pretty good tool. The object CD-Rs sound just like the original cassettes and records.
It's simply perfect. Compact design, slip resistant bottom, and very adjustable. It works as well on the armrest of my sofa as it does on a desk! Best accessory for the money!
This card is very dependable but for a low price; I've been very pleased with it so far.
I was fooled. I thought, "Oh, a vertically polarized, amplified antenna ought to work pretty well, at least a little better than the antenna built into the power cord of my tabletop radio." Well, folks, it doesn't. In a few minutes, you can make a very simple passive dipole antenna (i.e., a hunk of wire, basically) with a piece of 300-ohm flat twin-lead wire (you know, the stuff that's flat with two wires about a 1/4" apart in molded plastic...goes for about a dime a foot) that works better for FM. I know because I did a side-by-side comparison between the Terk and my homebrew dipole...the dipole pulled in the station I wanted in stereo while the Terk antenna could only get me a noisy mono signal at any gain setting. As a radio hobbyist (licensed ham radio operator), I am ashamed to admit that I fell for this one, so please don't tell anyone.
I bought this mouse when it was brand new to the market and cost quite a bit, for a mouse. It is, however, the best mouse I have ever owned. It fits my hand very well, and most mice don't- I have big hands. The dual optical sensors make it a great mouse for any surface, as it will track over almost anything. The very high resolution and superior tracking of two sensors also make this mouse probably the best mouse you can buy for gaming. First person shooters are great with this mouse. Some people don't like this mouse because the drivers don't include wheel functionality in games. You can, however, download a patch from the Logitech website that makes the wheel work in games.bottom line: now that the price for this mouse is pretty low, you should buy it. You will be happy.
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 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
This RoadMate 3000T is my third Magellan product I've owned and by far THE most disappointing. I've come to expect good, high-quality products like my original GPS 315 from Magellan that still perform excellently many years since I first purchased it.In this particular case, not only did the 3000T come with old maps, but it frequently "locks up" making the product unusable. Its an obvious defect that I expected Magellan would handle professionally, courteously, and without hassle. Unfortunately, my experience thus far has been nothing but a hassle just to get a simple warranty repair authorized.My first phone tech support experience (to inquire about the outdated maps) was abysmal - the person on the other end seemingly did not understand or care about my problem and when escalated it was handled by a very rude 'supervisor'. Perhaps it was merely a language difficulty, but it matters not -- I was left angry and felt "ripped off" by purchsing this product. Its quite obvious that Magellan does not handle its own customer support, and its outsourcing partner cares little to solve problems properly or maintain customer goodwill. Fortunately I did not give up and was able to track down an individual at Magellan's San Diego office who was very professional, caring, and eager to "make things right". My map issue was solved to my satisfaction because this person took the time to hear me out and respond with a customer-centric resolution. Still, it should not have taken such persistence and digging to find someone who was empowered and cared to handle the situation.My second contact with customer support (1-2 weeks after the first interaction)was via email to address the persistent lockups with anticipation this interaction would somehow be less challenging. Again, that turned out to be a misplaced hope. Other than some requests apparently being "lost" and needing to be resubmitted, I was offered ineffective "solutions" to my problem unit locking up. It seemed to take great effort to convince support to open up a warranty return authorization. My unit was shipped back for repair at my expense and took ~4 weeks for its return. The repaired unit came back repaired and so far seems okay, but getting repair status was nearly impossible. The whole customer service process seems intentionally designed to frustrate! So much for confidence in a brand that I long-held in great esteem...The product would be relatively easy-to-use if it did not have all the problems I've had so far. I regret buying this Magellan product despite Consumer Report's high ranking and wish I would have opted for a Garmin or TomTom unit. If the company I bought this from would have accepted returns after a 14-day window, it would already be gone.
Impressed with the quality! Four CF cards fit snugly into the case. I like the aluminum construction. Should last for many years.
This is a very nice case and fits my sd400 camera very well. The only thing I liked on the previous models that this one changed was the Velcro. Some people may disagree and like the magnate join, but I like the sturdy grip Velcro gives. That is the only reason I gave it 4 starts. Other than that it does a great job protecting my camera and it has a nice soft leather feel.
The Canon XTi is an amazing camera. It's so simple, you can literally point and shoot right out of the box and get great shots, but so loaded with features that it takes awhile to master it. I've used it for about 8 months, mostly while traveling, and I couldn't be happier with it.The camera body is small, as others have noted, but as a woman with smallish hands that wasn't a problem and the size makes it relatively light to carry around. The battery life is terrific--on my last month-long trip I recharged it once. The many auto shooting options--macro, night portrait, etc. are easily accessible by turning the dial on the upper right of the body.My 1G card holds about 400 10 megapixel photos--that's a lot of data!--be prepared for some long downloads.(Note: the camera comes with NO memory card, and it's certainly worth it to get the biggest one you can afford.) I experimented quite a bit with leaving the flash off, and the camera takes great photos at night or in low light. Camera shake is always a problem at low exposures, of course, and it's well worth it to carry along a mini tripod. The biggest problem is that the lens that comes with the camera is 18-55 mm, and you will immediately lust after a good telephoto, which can cost half of what you paid for the camera itself. (I'm asking my husband for one for Christmas.) All in all, it's a great camera that I anticipate will keepe happy for a long time.
Whats to rate. Service was good and it works as it is supposed to. It saves on using a bunch of compotent wires.
This keyboard is quite expensive, but, if you have the extra money to dish out, worth it.I use this on a notebook-turned-HTPC (Home Theater PC), and it does EVERYTHING I need it to, while looking good doing it.Install was a breeze - plug in the adapter, synch the keyboard to it (simple press of a button), and Windows 7 saw it and went off to the races. The real fun, though, starts when you install the included SetPoint software and start customizing. You can adjust what the sleep and media center hotkeys do, as well as what actions are performed by 8 hidden function keys (that are practically invisible until the Fn key is held down - then they illuminate in a subtle amber light).Everything on this keyboard is sleek and useful. There is a touch-based volume control, which triggers an on-screen notification of your current volume (again, very handy for a HTPC). There are, of course, media controls - also hidden until the Fn key is pressed.Best of all, there's an integrated trackpad, with vertical and horizontal scrolling built in. Touch it, and the ring around the pad illuminates to guide you. Touch the right side of the ring and track around the circle - clockwise for down, counter for up - and you can scroll through a webpage with ease.Amazingly, with all these features and a very reliable bluetooth connection, the battery life is preposterously long. I charged it two days ago for maybe three hours - and have been using the keyboard regularly since - and the SetPoint software is still saying I have 60 days of battery left. I've not tested the battery life thoroughly, so I can't speak expertly on it, but so far I am quite impressed.Overall, this a beautiful keyboard that I am very happy with. It is way more than I've ever spent on a keyboard, but feels worth every penny. It's built sturdily, looks gorgeous, and does everything I need it to do.
I bought this 8 days ago from a retailer. It has great, clean sound, the problem is it allows you to input only two digital sources. It is difficult to see the wisdom behind to come up with such a good product with such inconsistency. This is the digital age. Competitors whose products are even cheaper than this one allow you to connect five digital sources in a combination of optical and coaxial input jacks. If you insist to have this option, you either buy a from a competitor such as JVC RX-7030VBK or SONY STRDE695 and save money or buy the next step up in Yamaha which of course means emptying your pocket. I can exchange this, and I will in the next few days, but not with a more expensive Yamaha.
Excellent B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze with Single Coating (010). I am very satisifed with the prodict and the service.
Just a quick review to say that this Koss p9 are terrific with a volume control the is a nice type with a 'wheel' and not a type the you push in a straight line. And check out the PRICE! Good going Koss!
i use to laugh at these but if you do much modding these are nessary evil to have
I was so enthralled by the first TIVO unit, I bought the latest, much larger version. All the good things other reviewers have said is true, my wife now cannot live without it. However, there is a large caveat on the subscription fees. TIVO has apparently just revised their polices, and now you must pay monthly (or lifetime) fees for each box - you cannot have multiple units without paying multiple fees. If you purchased the lifetime fee (a seemingly cheaper solution than per-month fees), be aware that if you cancel your subscription for whatever reason, there is no refund. The only way to get your fees to apply to your unit if you want to take advantage of larger capacities, is to have their service department modify your unit (e.g. you retain your original unit s/n). Since this costs the same as buying a newer, larger unit, it didn't make sense to me. After buying the second unit, I found they had changed their multiple unit policy, and I'm stuck with 2 fees. If you can live with that, you'll love your TIVO.
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.
Does exactly as described. It limits the volume to a set level (set by you with your normal volume control) and eliminates that maddening up and down volume adjusting every time there is a commercial or some loud action sequence in the movie. I plugged mine in between the dish receiver's audio outputs and the TV's audio inputs per the directions, turned it on and viola!!! It's just "set and forget"!!! I do hear a little "pop" every once in a rare occasion, but that's a small price to pay for my sanity!!! I HIGHLY recommend this product!!! :^)
The printer is fine, but Lexmark is horrible with not including the parts necessary to make the printer functional. You have to buy an additional $20.00 part just to get the printer to work in the form of an overpriced USB cable. - This cable is impossible to find as well. Our local Staples didn't have it and I had to research the web for a while to figure out where to get it!
Just like the last reviewer, I bought this ahead of my Data Center install. Then month's later when I finally went to turn up the systems, I found the screen would not sync with any of the servers at all. It would just display a serious purple buzz even on the screen menu (which tells you it is not the KVM switch). Unfortunately this was a bad buy. $500+ down the drain because I did not take the time to pre-test the equipment upon delivery.
I use this modem with my cox high speed internet and it works perfectly. Very stable performance. In fact, cox told me that it's the same modem they use but they charge $80 for it. Save yourself the money and purchase it here. It's a standard modem and should work for any high speed needs you have.
I am a loyal Sony products owner and generally find their products to be superb. I bought the subject earphones specifically to use when working out with the assumption of typical satisfaction with the product. I was thoroughly disappointed. Perhaps if I were Dr Spock these things would fit my ears, but I am not, and they don't. The earpiece is flimsy and not adjustable, as a result the top is 3/8 of an inch over the top of my ear, making the device useless. My first reaction was to toss them in the wastebasket, but then decided to leave them in the cafeteria at my work. Perhaps Spock will beam by, see them there and be able to use them.
Only gives under 2 hours of power, the same power u get on oem laptop batteries, at lesser space and bulk. OVER-HYPED advertisement of UP TO 5HR CHARGE. That my friends may be true if you are carrying this LOG, along with your super-mini pda, cellphone, and digicam devices. WHAT A JOKE, if you carry these around with your charger as a LUGGAGE! It's cheap, and you get what you paid for. BE VERY CAREFUL! N-Charge wants to make a quick buck by FALSE ADVERTISEMENT AND INSIDE REVIEWS (providing exemplary comments, see the 5-star reviewer here as proof). DON'T BUY THIS ITEM. GET THE APC UNIVERSAL LAPTOP CHARGER INSTEAD. PCMAG HAS CONFIRMED IT TO WORK, AND WORK FOR UP TO 8 HOURS, LEGIT.
I wanted a digital camera for simple shots. I did not expect or desire professional perfect pictures, but I have been amazed at the quality and the color that I have acheived with this camera. I have order two more for family gifts. I did find that I needed to carry extra batteries, as I had forgotten to charge the ones in the camera.I have enhanced the size, and color by using contrast on my computer when I felt might be necessary. Everyone with whom I have shared my pictures suggested I might send them into Polaroid or some contest. They were very surprised at the color quality and the clarity of the pictures since I hadn't made any changes to the settings. I am not a person to fiddle with a lot of buttons. I took them with one or two stars and without a flash.Snap and run that's me. I love this little camera and find those who are displeased expect more than they purchased.I write this at my own choosing and have no reason to state anything that would influence anyone to purchase anything.I have a friend who has this camera and I enjoyed hers while we made a drive through the mountains and decided to purchase one. It was while the olympics were here and I could not find one anywhere, so I went online and purchased it there.P A KellyUtah
The scanner is not XP friendly.
I bought this computer a month ago and have had nothing butexcellent results. The Athlon XP 2000 processor blows awaythe Celerons (2.0g, 2.2g)-How do I know? because thanks toCircuit City's way cool return policies I've been able to tryout the bargain basement computers, then take them back andkeep the best one.I use photoshop 6 , autocad inventor 5, cakewalk pro audio,frutyloops, etc .. on a regular basis. the HP and Emachinescomputers ... with the celerons couldn't keep up withthe compaq s3000nx. - same 256m ram- but they both locked upcontinually when running autocad, downloading from the dsl,and burning audio cds.....not the compaq! it hasn't letme down.okay, so the other computers had a dvd player and firewireports. big deal. I bought a FW card for 13 bucks, and don'tcare about watching movies on a 20 inch screen.also, the audio is way quieter- the compaq has trueheadphone\line outs to drive my stereo amp (NAD 2100)wheras the other two had speaker level outputs i could notget to clean up no matter how low i set the volume.i recommend this machine(beware of "reviews" by "authors" who don't know the actualequipment or "have used a similar model and were unimpressed"
Very simple to set-up, does the job nicely. I am using it with a 60 inch tv with a dishnetwork reciever, Harmon Kardon AVR and DVD player below. Works great.
This fits in the small slot behind the stick shift. I had about 8 cd's there before with plastic cases that were always falling to the floor or the cases kept opeining up. This is perfect!! I love it. I slip the paper with the CD contents behind the CD. So compact and your Cd's are protected.
After months of pondering the idea that Macintoshs are somehow better than PC's, last October I splurged over $5,000 on a Macintosh G5 Powermac with two 1.8 MHZ Processors, 2 MB of RAM, an ATI RadeonMac Special Edition Graphics Card and one of those then new aluminum 23" Cinema Displays.After managing to haul the boxes filled with my new equipment up the stairs (they must be made out of heavy aluminum), I set up the system and booted it up. It was the first time I had owned a Mac since 1993 when my employees at Mindware bought me a Pentium 2 for my birthday. I was excited since had heard so much about the superior graphics of the Mac.Well after getting rid of their one button mouse and putting on a two bottom Microsoft IntelliMouse, I had a good look at the new interface. I noticed something odd. The display had an odd pink cast to it. I talked to my friend Clay by phone and he told me that this is how Macs are supposed to look. I thought, I guess I'll get used to this. If you want to get an idea about the problem, take a look at " Color Consistency Problems with the New Aluminum Apple Cinema Display HD 23" To read a weblog that chronicled this problem, read Cinema Displays.I never did get used to it. A week later, I found an article on Apple Cinema Displays have faulty LCD panels: Bad Batch in Barrel. When I read this, I immediately called Apple Support. The tech recommended I read the Apple Forum on their Tech Support Site so I did. I read story after story about people who had gotten Apple to swap their pink-eyed monitor for a new one -- only to get another one with similar problems. When I went to computer stores that sold Apples, I always looked at the 23" Cinema Displays and they are always pink.Here is a post from AppleNova Forum:Just a quick note for those suggesting color calibration:A good percentage of the 23" apple displays are permanetly pink. This is a well known and documented problem which no amount of calibration will ever remedy.Granted, there are people that have a slightly pink display that can be fixed by calibration. Yet, this is of no help to those with one of the defective displays.Do a quick google on pink apple display problems and you'll turn up a billion reports. It really is astounding that there hasn't been a recall. I'm not one to scream the sky is falling, but in this case, the product has a widespread, major defect.I predict a class action lawsuit relatively soon...(authors note: see story in Forbes)The day before yesterday, I spent an hour trying to adjust the monitor "just one more time." I could not get it right so I went to the forums again. All of the posts that I had made about the pink problem had been deleted. But new ones had proliferated. One person said that he had gotten a new monitor and that it was good. White was white again.So I called what has always been called the Superior Apple Technical Support. After all, I had paid several hounded for an extended warranty, maybe they might swap my defective screen for a good one, like the fellow on the forum. Well I think that I reached all the way to India on the first call. After going through all sorts of tech support steps read off a cue sheet or screen, I told the guy, "Look, I think I should get a new monitor."No, you have had the monitor too long. We are going to repair it. So he told me to call CompUSA and schedule to have it repaired. When I called CompUSA, they told me that they no longer serviced Apples and to take it to Century 23 near the Meadow Mall (I live in Las Vegas). So the next day, I packed the monitor in its original packing and took it to the store. They told me "they had heard about this problem before" but that I had better be prepared to have Apple "repair" the monitor several times before they finally replace it.Now I ask you, why does a rich company like Apple continue to stonewall its customers on something like this. They will not admit that there was a problem. Apparently they bought a large lot of defective panels and they can't afford to take a hit on them. So their customers are paying.So those of you who are considering switching to Apple -- remember this story. And also you should know that if you are every unhappy with Apple as a vendor, there is no other company to turn to and still continue to use their operating system. And they want to keep it that way.Not only is my expensive Cinema display a joke, now they decided to switch to Intel processors. So my expensive aluminum tower is now an instant antique!
These HDMI cables deliver as good of performance as the $20.00 ones in stores. I use mine with a 3D Blue Ray player and LED HD 3D TV with great results.
This kit worked perfectly with my Audiovox sportster as it was designed to do. It is much more convenient for me now to have one kit at each part of the house where I can move the player at will.
It fit my Garmin perfect, I am in Iraq so I have it jerry rigged to my IBA, I keep it in my grenade pouch with no worries. A must if you have a Garmin.
These are truly a shame because the speakers seem to be of good quality, but JBL put them in cheap, hard plastic housings that rattle and buzz, even at low to moderate volume.GET THE KLIPSCH 2.1 PROMEDIA SYSTEM FOR OUTRAGEOUS POWER AND QUALITY!!!!!
Very well pleased with this cable, worked great.We used it on the way to Galveston and are truck was on the island when Ike hit. So no more pick up and the cable was in the truck....oh well at least insurance paid for the truck but not any items in it.The shipping was fantastic on theis item.Will buy from again.
I bought this player from BestBuy.com and so far it is amazing. It can read DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, Audio CD, CD-R, MP3 files and even video files burned as a data DVD. Very small and sleek equipment.I read some of the other reviews for this product on Amazon and I cannot believe there are that many pathetic, illeterate idots who cannot read a few simple clear instructions in the manual on how to hook-up he DVD player properly to the TV.Great productHighly recommended.
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.
So far, so good ... warning *** received the BSOD due to software bugs and my brand new 1501 Dell. After talking to Logitech's customer support, they said I should download v11. When installing the camera, no updates were available; however, the updates are for the version you are installing from disk. After uninstalling v10 and installing v11, everything works great.
I mainly got this to tote files back and forth to work. It is just perfect for my needs. It was so useful my husband had to have one. We now have several and back up our files on them also
I bought this UV filter as a replacement for my lens cap.Just to lazy to take off/ put on the lens cap so I always buy a UV filter to put on my lens as protection. As a real amateur, I cannot tell what this UV filter does to my photos I take, but I'm sure it's doing some good. As a protection, it's doing great though.
While it does look and feel cheaply made, it gets the job done. The connecting mechanism (to the ipod) is bit tight, but it's great for travelling since it takes such little space in the bag.
Comes with 3 colorful, interchangeable slip over skins. Small size, compact design, minimal thickness, and overall lightweight. Not too bulky or lenghty compared to other similar products. Full plug-n-play operation; drivers required for Windows 98SE install with a minimal use of hard drive space - does not install non-essential hardware or web based advertisements. SanDisk provides excellent customer support if needed. Great product, great buy, great Amazon.com!
I ran out of ports on my Apple APE, so I bought this. Works like a charm. It was plug and play for the most part. Very well made.
Who'd have thought that such little speakers could sound so good? Not audiophile quality, but much better than most low-end computer speakers. They fill my office with sound when the boss is gone (I plug into the headphone jack when he's here) &amp; I have no complaints. For home use, I'd fork over a bit more money &amp; get speakers with subwoofers. Very satisfying.
This DVD player is the Bic lighter of home video. Like many other reviewers my player, too, saw limited use then locked up. Now it just shows a rolling menu screen. (The remote and the manual do not agree on terminology either)The DVD player market is flooded with junk and this APEX player is top of the heap. The garbage heap...
The product was faulty. When plugged in, it caused my computer to malfunction. Also, when contacting the vendor, he was rude and refused to give me a refund.Horrible and unprofessional.
I bought this to use for a small single amp install (under 200 watts). I opened up the package and looked at the power wiring. It's borderline fraudulent to advertise this as 8 ga wire. It has a thick plastic casing to give it an 8 ga diameter but the amount of actual copper wiring is closer to 12 or even 14 ga. I had a small amount of actual 8 ga left over at home from years ago and the amount of copper in the Pyle kit is nearly half. I'm afraid this thing would short on me. I didn't even consider installing this. Shame on Pyle and Amazon for advertising this as such. The other connectors, etc. are ok in the kit but I may still send it back. All the wiring is very undersized compared to what's "advertised".
HDMI cables either work or don't work -- no gradation of performance. This one works perfectly and is cheap. WHo needs $100 cables.
THIS IS MY FIRST CAMCORDER BUT IVE SEEN SEVERAL DIFFERENT ONES. BUT THIS CAMCORDER OUT RATES ANY OF IT.. YOU CAN DO SO MUCH WITH IT WITHIN THE CAMCORDER OR ON TO YOUR COMPUTER.. YOU JUST HAVE TO READ THE BOOK CAREFULLY.. THIS IS THE BEST DVD CAMCORDER AND I SUGGEST YOU GET ONE..
this remote works great.. works across 3 levels of my house and was so easy to program took me about 5 mins to do the tv dvd and cable box. would definitely recommend it especially for the price
I love these speakers! I have the Monitor 70s and CS2 for the front soundstage, and these do a flawless job for the surrounds. If you're a big music fan, you may want to get the Monitor 40s instead, as they provide an additional driver, but the Monitor 30s were perfect for me.
I had high hopes for this capture card. It was under $100 and could capture both digital and analog video. Installation went fine. Digital capture went without a hitch. But it would not capture analog video (though either S-video or composite input). Software would shut down or give me an error message whenever I hit record. Although, interestingly enough, the image would preview on the screen, but wouldn't record. A couple of emails to tech support were of no help ("probably defective card. Return it"). I returned the card and got a new one. Same result. This time, emails to tech support weren't answered. I was hoping for some kind of suggestion, or a patch or any help. I tried uninstalling/re-installing, shutting off virus protection, etc. Although digital capture worked fine, 75% of my material was analog, so I ended up returning this one, too. Shame.
This stand is minimalistic, functional, and inexpensive. This is a wonderful buy for anyone that needs a good looking tablet stand.
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
These are exactly what I needed to charge up my Playstation Controllers. Very affordable and worked perfectly.
Item arrived on time and in good condition. Canon website wanted to charge me $16.00 for the product and I paid less than $4.00 here. Great value and great service. Would definitely buy from this seller again.
I have owned this machine for more than 1 year. I use this machine as both extended monitor of my laptop and TV. As a computer monitor, the picture is crystal, especially when I watch the photos taken with my Nikon D40 on it. The pictures are well reproduced with the original color, very sharp and saturated comparing with LCD monitor of my laptop and other CRT monitor. The reason I give it 4 star is that it's not a good TV, compared with my 14" DAEWOO CRT TV. I think this is due to the low contrast of this machine. However, for about $300, it's a great deal!
My daughter, who is seven, lost her previous mp3 player so we got her this one. She has been using it for 5 days, and it has been working great so far. It is VERY easy to transfer songs (drag and drop), and I am using Windows 7. It sounds pretty good, and does it's job, that is all we were looking for. This is great for someone who is looking for a very simple mp3, and my daughter loves the screen! Thanks Coby!
Nice product - Works as indicated.
A very simple camera that yields acceptable photos with a minimum of fuss. You won't be able to fit many pictures into the internal memory, so be prepared to spend at least $... more for a memory card. One annoying thing - once you have that memory card, you have to remove it in order to record into the internal memory. While this camera works for me, I think that it is worth the extra money to buy a camera with a zoom lens. The 2x digital zoom on this camera is useless - yes, images are magnified 2x, but the resolution goes down 2x as well.
The size of this mouse was ideal for me, since I travel a lot and I don't have much room in my bag. The mouse has nice hard and soft plastics which give it a nice feel. I really like that the USB adapter plugs back into the mouse. Great mouse, no complaints, excellent price. Shipped within 2 days.
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.
Bought this for my daughter's laptop at college. It works well and she loves it. Easy to set-up.
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.
Flimsy plastic hoops over the ears don't fit snug enough on my smaller ears and are not adjustable at all so they just fall out - worse than ear-buds from that standpoint. Not much low end either.It seems there isn't much you can do other than keep buying earphones and trying them. No retailers let you try them on for obvious reasons. I read reviews and they were very positive for this product all around but I'm finding reviews on earphones in general don't seem to be very reliable. This was my 3rd pair of disapointing earphone products.Best fit for clip over the ear types I've found so far are the overpriced B&O; A8s - They're a bit heavy and the earbuds are a bit large for my ear-canals but the hoops are adjustable and have decent base. A lot to pay at $130, but what are you going to do... If I had to do it again I'd just buy the clunky over the head hoop type for my situation.
If this product could do what it SAYS it could do, then I'd have no problems. I consider myself semi-savvy with technical gadgets; the problem is NO instructions!!! The instructions included are sketchy at best. Tech support??? Forget it. I was on hold for almost 1/2 hour, and a woman finally answered that rushed me off the phone. She spoke really fast and said that the agents were busy, but one of them would call me right back. 5 hours later, I'm writing this, and I still don't have a phone call back. Their recording warns people not to call on Monday or Friday because its their busiest days; I'm calling on a Wednesday night and can't get anyone. And the monotone recording of a man who continues to tell me how important my call is to Archos gets wildly annoying after 45 minutes. There's really no excuse for that.I purchased this because I record a lot of things on my Dish network DVR, and Archos and Dish network have a partnership with this gadget - when you use the dvr to record your shows, you can download it "easily" to the Archos device. Problem is, there are NO instructions - you literally have to search them out on your own, scouring tech sites to put all the pieces together. They brag about their excellent customer service, but we consumers know better.Finally, after reading countless forums, I was able to get it to work (on my own). I will update everyone after I am (finally) able to use the product, but like I said, I'm SO not impressed right now. User-friendly guides would be a great improvement. And a live chat feature would be handy as well - come on!!! Get into the new millenium!!!!!
I use this battery in my Cannon point and shoot in a rotation with the factory battery and it performs just as good as the real thing. You really cant beat the price either.
great little trimmer. I use it on my facial peach fuzz and it works great. my mineral makeup looks so much better.
Excellent circular polarizer filter by Hoya. I'm using this for anOlympus PEN E-P1 12.3 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Silver Body/Black Lens)camera. The filter does what it is supposed to, cut back reflections, improve tonality of blue-green and give an extra punch to outdoor photographs. The Hoya is a mid-priced filter but worth much more then the cheaper filters you may stumble upon. I have used both a cheap no-name circ-polarizer but it is was not even worth the shipping price. The threads on the knock off were rough and the adjustment ring difficult to turn. The Hoya is of a much higher quality. It adjusts with ease and threads onto your lens very smoothly. The filter is clean with zero imperfections. Highly recommended.The only improvement I would like to see is a mark on the adjustment filter for reference. Minor item and in no way degrades the performance of the lens.Hoya - Filter - circular polarizer - 40.5 mm
This gets less than one star from me. I now know the difference between a good HDMI cable and a cheap useless one. After attaching the HDMI to my BluRay player, I started getting delays and gaps in the video. I thought it may have been the disc but I switched with my cable box and then the cable picture experienced the same delays and gaps. I dumped the cheap HDMI and purchased a flat HDMI higher quality cable from a big box store in Vegas and both the picture and audio work great now. Price does make a difference with HDMI and electronics. I will rely on the gold HDMI cable from now on.I did not think there was much difference in HDMI cables, but I found out there are huge differences in the quality that effects all electronic devices.
quick shipment, inexpensive, and the cable works just fine between the laptop and our new LCD TV... couldn't ask for more...
Without hesitation the worst book I read in at least 2 years.Donna Tartt has managed to wrtie a book, that doesn't reach the high standards she had with her first book.This book is something like a Stephen King scenario where nothing specials happens.My feeling is there are a lot of chances to get more in the relationship between a the main characters. Now it remains at a quite predictabel level.
We have had the Auto Volume control for many years - it finally had to be replaced - probably lightning which meant We had to bear the loud commercials after watching our network shows. This gadget does a great job at balancing the volume even from a TIVO to your big screen.
After researching the sony and sharp, the Panasonic start from load is less than 30 seconds, haven't required an update as of yet, Everything works wonderfully.Also own the first generation Toshibs HD DVD player, but now unfortunately, even though the insane load time, HD DVD looks like it has bitten the dust. Asked Toshiba what they plan to do for existing purchasers, with no surpirse, no response to my email. Picture quality equals if not excells the best HD DVD Player to my astonishment. 5 Star player. No reason to consider anything else.
This camera takes great photos and the image stabilization lets me get sharp pictures when the camera is down to 1/30s at max zoom. The only quality issue I see is that the high ISO, 800 or greater, produces noise in the pictures so I avoid high ISO. It does well to ISO 400 though. I have not yet seen any digital camera that is not an SLR produce good photos at high ISO.I highly recommend this camera. It is well built and a great size to carry around.
Whatever you do, don't buy an integration kit from DICE ELECTRONICS. Mine stopped working after about five weeks and they wouldn't refund me because they only warranty their product for 30 days.Yup - an electronic component manufacturer that won't stand behind their product for longer than a month. I should have looked into it before spending the 200 plus.My money is gone plus the additional cash that I had to spend to have it removed - not to mention the money I'll have to spend on an integration kit that actually works (which I'm sure will be backed by the company - because it actually works)
The watch does everything it's supposed to do, but it's got a cheap feel to it(does not feel rugged like you would expect from an adventure watch). Would have liked to have a calorie counter with the heart rate monitor. Menu's are difficult to navigate.
WOW ; ALL & MORE THAN I EXPECTED;I USED THESE SPEAKERS WITH MY YAMAHA RECIEVER WITH MANY PHASES OF STEREO -MUSIC-ENTERTAINMENT-AND MOVIE SELECTIONS.
Those of us fortunate enough to be raised in the South during the seventies will recognize ourselves, our families and the meth dealers with whom we went to high school in this sprawling story. The Little Friend is a small town Mississippi saga that blueprints our world: riding all over town on banana-seat bikes, Baptist Bible school/summer camp and the overzealous who run them, aunties arguing over who packed Sanka for the road trip, Scooby Doo, Chevrolet Camaros, snake handlers, the town water tower... The plot may not be strongly enough outlined (for those who need help filling in blanks), but Atmosphere is thick in this strange, wonderful book.
This new drum got rid of the streak down one side of the page. My old drum said it still had 40% life left. Now I know that steaking means get a new drum!
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've owned a Zen Nano for a couple of months and it has been a fun little gadget. I was surprised to find the FM radio tuner to be reasonably sensitive for something with no external antenna, it pulls in a lot of stations. It turns out that you don't have to even bother installing the software CD that comes with it onto your computer. When you plug the Nano into a USB port it looks just like a flash drive, you can see it in Windows Explorer and simply copy songs directly onto it and manipulate the files any way you want. That's very handy. You can delete songs from it using the jog wheel if you get tired of them. Sound quality is good, battery life is also good.I do wish the display was a little larger. You need good eyesight to be able to see what icons are selected as you scroll through the functions with the jog wheel. I also wish I could switch from "play songs" mode to "FM tuner" mode with one button instead of scrolling through functions with the jog wheel.I am noticing that a lot of MP3 players are coming out now that have similar features, I wonder how they compare with this one. For example you can get a Xtatix Pocket Candy player with 2GB RAM, FM tuner, etc for about the same price.
The first MP3 Jukebox I ever bought was the Nomad Jukebox back when 6gig was a big deal. I used a compact flash RCA Lyra (the original) as my first portable MP3 player. Since then I've been through a few small yield MP3 players with solid state media and a Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen NX 20gig.I never concidered getting an IPod due to the battery issue I wish they would solve, and a loathing of Apple products simply because I don't go for this whole computer chic thing.I purchaced my IPod at a military BX. It was there and cheap, and I must admit I have been rather curious about the product. First I will say the fact it was an Apple IPod manufactured by HP made this a bit easier on me. I think the HP work helped it when I connected it to my computer. So I was rather shocked that it worked so well after the requisite 4 hour initial charge.Once it was loaded I was ready to load it up with my music. The problem was I use RealPlayer for all my music. I had heard Real had been able to crack Apple's little proprietary world and so I decided to do it that way. I found that as long as I never update the IPod firmware ahead of Real's upgrade to their IPod driver I was safe.Picking this up against my Zen I noticed the obvious differences between the two. The Creative is about the size of an 80's portable tape player. The Ipod fit well into my hands, and the headphones were more comfortable then anything I've really ever used. Even Ear buds from Sony make my ears hurt after an hour or so. The IPod earbuds haven't caused any fatigue in my ears, and that in and of itself is impressive.I'm probably going to play around with redoing my music into Apple's iTunes software. I don't buy music and I don't expect ever to buy any music that isn't on a CD. This isn't about the restrictions Apple and others put on it (Though that is a real factor) but more about having a real backup to my music collection. It may cost more, but at least I am confient all I have to do is just sitdown and be patient as I rebuild my music collection from the original CD's.All in all I am very happy with this product. I plan to enjoy it for a long time and hope to see more. I more then likely will never buy a Mac computer as I prefer to build my computers. But I don't see any problems with the PC version of this IPod here. Honestly I think this is a good product and plan to keep up with it as needed in the future.As with all products there is a downside. The lack of replaceable battery is a major concern of mine, and hope Apple will fix this problem in the future. Also, I'd like to see it more open with some other music programs so transfering over playlists from other music programs.All in all I give it a 4 out of 5. On the plus side we have the size and shape. The controls are easy to handle, organization and usage of music on the device is very easy. Also I do enjoy the headphones and the sound. On the down side definatly the battery issue, and the lock in with iTunes is a big annoyance at times.
This seems to be the typical message for this product and in fact most other Panasonic DVD players (just google it). This company has lost the trust of many customers (again, just google it). But it does not stop here, I contacted their customer service 2 weeks ago and have not heard back from them. I hope that this company will pick up on their problems and improve their products and customer service. I would recommend not buying their products for another decade or so - after all there is enough choice out there.
I bought this cable just because I needed to put my PC into other room, so I had better environment for music recording. My Saffire DSP24PRO doesn't work well with it. I've got weird hum and noise. I don't know what is wrong exactly, but I am shure it is the repeater-chipset in the head of the cable. Maybe it is a broken peace, maybe sound device is not electronically robust enough so it interferes with this type of repeater...Buy it, try it, keep or sell it. Have fun.
this is a very "smart" remote. Once set up, it is very user friendly. Much better than having to keep up with 4 remotes!
It works, it is fast, and the cover doesn't fall off!The device is small enough to easily enter a USB port surrounded by other USB connectors.The plastic cover problem mentioned in earlier reviews seems to have been corrected. Mine fits quite securely.Just plug it in and it works. Amazing!r.h.c.
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.
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.
Pro:- great color, IQ, contrast.- light weight- accurate AF when needed- great MF- well madeNeutral:- AF is slow but ok for a true macro lens. (My Tamron 180mm's AF stopped working in the first week even though I only tested a couple for times and never really used its AF for real at all. Being a tripod macro lens, MF (plus live view zoom in, which is far better than my 1.5/2.5 vertical finder) is a must for me. I hope AF on this one last longer because AF is indeed useful for hand-held quick shots)- price (not cheap for a 3rd party). But with $90 rebate, it's not bad at all.Minor incovenience:- Once the lens is extended, the only way to get it back is to pull back the focus ring and switch to MF and turn the focus to infinite. A quick release mecahnism would be nice. This is a common problem not unique to this Tamron though.- There's only one position the hood and back cap can be attached to the lens, a Tamron design. This design makes the attachment much stronger but much more hassle to attach in the first place. I much prefer Canon or Sigma's in this regard. I've never had accident with Canon or Sigma lenses when the hood or back cap accidentally fell off. (Correction - just had the precious hood on the Sigma 12-24 "bulb" off without noticing it in the bag, with the bulb completely exposed, which scared the day light out of me! But again that is the front cap not the rear one. To be care, I think Tamron does do a better job at designing their caps. Now I am so much more used to the Tamron way of doing things - just aim the special area (feel it with your finger) of the Tamron rear cap at the red dot on the lens, that is where the cap hooks up with the lens.)- switching AF/MF produces a loud click sound. The switch can only happen at certain positions. My Sigma 20mm/f1.8 got a better design - I can switch any time, the switch is much more smoother. Tokina 11-16 is also smoother. Don't have the Tokina 100mm macro to compare with, though.Bottom line:I have the Tamron 180mm macro, great when mounted on a solid platform, not great hand held - too big and heavy. This one fills the gap. The small size and light weight is perfect to be carried around with other lenses on routine outings. Like other Tamrons, this one is plastic all the way (hence the light weight), but well made, MF ring is well damped with plenty rotation for fine tuning. I was a bit unsure about the closest focus distance on this one, turns out it's plenty for real wold use. The protruding front element is not a problem in real world use at all (as oppose to Internal Focus of the Canon 100mm Macro, or the Tamron 180mm ). In short, this is a perfect hand-held macro/portrait lens.Update: this is fantastic tele as well if you are in no hurry. The IQ is just breathtaking. Tried Canon 100mm macro in store the other day, the Canon AF and build quality are better. But if you only use this sort of lens once in a while, you might want to save your buck here because this lens is for real.
This thing is the best, I checked one out latly...IT ROCKS!
Wonderful off-brand product! There is no need in today's society to pay up to $40 for a simple HDMI cable from Best Buy. I see people do it every time I go to stores like that and I laugh at them because I buy a cheap, off-brand one that works the exact same way with no loss of quality! 5 stars!!!!!
This was the best backpack that I was able to find. It had all the necessary things and best of all it could also hold your laptop. Even one of my colleges liked it so much that they also purchased one. Also the quality is very good.
I bought this for my wife to use for backups. It is an elegant, small and slim, USB hard drive. The power and data cables are combined into one cable with two heads, which is nice. The backup software seems to be good. I think it better than the CMS drive I use for my own hard drive.One problem: There is a button on the drive that you are supposed to be able to press to do a 1-button backup, but my wife hasn't figured out how to configure this to do what she wants; so she doesn't use this feature.
i need software so i can download my pictures or tell me how i need to do this
I stumbled onto this radio when staying in an Embassy Suites. It has convenient icon buttons on the top so you can simply press the "Rock" button and the programmed Rock radio station comes up. It also has an easily accessible MP3 player jack hanging off of the back, so you can directly hook this up. The speakers on this sounds surprisingly decent, and the CD player is capable. This was one of the best alarm clock radios I have ever used honestly. If you are looking for purely an alarm clock, the $80 price I have found on the web seems a bit steep, but if you are looking for a compact device that you can occasionally listen to music in your bedroom with, this surprisingly fits the bill quite well.
the last reviewer was worried about dropping the camera while getting it in/out of the case - well, i got the C60 and this case along with it, and the camera did fall out, dashed the LCD frame and damaged the lens. this happened last christmas, 2 days after i had been gifted it! the c60 is a very good camera but i would try to find a more reliable carry case for it. (one you can wear around your neck rather than have to attach to your belt, for example).
This size memory can hold detailed maps for most of approximately three Northwest States (WA, ID, OR). I carry two cards; one loaded with my home State and the other for detailed data (from MapSource) for parts of other States in which I will be driving.I would recommend a new buyer getting the larger (512 mb) Memory Card, which would allow all of the detailed data for just about any extended (one month) auto trip that one might consider.
Wow you people have to learn about video editing software. When you import and when you are editing on your computer the video is not going to look good. The reason for this is that the computer has not rendered or finished the movie. So its not the cameras bad quality it will come out fine after export or just on the camera. Oh yeah and the other guy who said that his rec. button doesnt work well he put the post in the freaking wrong spot. He had a DCR-HC40. This is a DCR-HC32. This camcorder is good for the average person who wants good video for a cheaper price.
Works awesome! It's a great cheap way to listen to your music in your car without having to get a new stereo system for 200$.
I got this because it was one of the cheaper wireless routers, and so far am happy with it. I set it up by hand instead of the wizard that they included with the package. I had the wired portion working just fine in under 5 minutes.The wireless was a slightly different situation. I use Mozilla Firebird as my main browser, and when it comes to some of the buttons when setting up the WEP keys, the 'Generate' keys do not work. This could be Mozilla, but I haven't had any such problems on websites. Once that was set up, getting encryption turned on and working was easy under IE. My Belkin wireless card only supports 64-bit WEP, which is fine for me, and I haven't had the router start to broadcast the SSID at all yet as others have stated.I get pretty good range (100' through 3 walls, and about 200' through a single wall) so no complaints there. The web interface is the best I've used yet, especially after digging through the interfaces on Linksys or D-Link routers.I give this a 4 because of it not working 100% with Mozilla-based browsers, so I'd hate to see people try and use every feature of this router if they run nothing but Linux (which if you're running Linux, why buy a router? ;) )
These headphones sound fantastic. As some other reviewers have mentioned, they don't block any outside sound, so if you had the volume low (why?) you could clearly hear everything around you.Crank your weak laptop sound card up all the way and it will sound great, but amplify these monitors a little bit more like I do (I use a Behringer Xenyx 802 Premium 8-Input 2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps and British EQs) and it can make your ears explode with joy. Go ahead, listen to some music. Or play a video game. Yessssssssss
I have used an MP3 player with headphones for my workouts for several years now. I cannot use ear bud types because they just fall out when I move. I don't want to buy expensive over the ear headphones just to sweat all over them but quality inexpensive over the ear headphones seemed impossible to find. The Koss SportaPro is the best choice I have made yet at under 30 dollars. They sound great and the band style along with the pivoting ear pieces keeps them in place. The band pivots for the behind-the-head or over-the-head style. I find the behind-the-head to be a little awkward, probably because I am not used to it, but they do stay in place, which is great for push-ups. I have read that some find them to be ugly but I could care less what they look like and frankly cannot understand that criticism. I highly recommend these headphones for anyone that needs headphones while exercising or any activity.
I've recently purchased this rear projection television and I'm very impressed to say the least. I've owned a Samsung 40 rear projection prior to this, which was also a very good TV, but nothing compared to this JVC bad boy. Some nice features include a DVI jack for future (some present) digital connections, a center channel input (although I've tried it and the sound is less than acceptable, perhaps its my receiver), numerous multiscreen displays including dual tuning for split screen, and most importantly exceptional picture quality. I believe it's the internal line doubler that creates such sharp pictures, or so they say. The clarity is really astounding for a projection TV, and what's more, the clarity is not limited to HDTV broadcasts, but the picture on regular cable is amazing as well. Let's face it, most of us do not spend most of our TV viewing time having access to HDTV broadcasts and receivers. Albeit a fortunate handful, but for the rest of us this television has excellent picture quality across the board. I highly suggest watching the Monsters Inc. dvd with a player using component connections. The clarity is breathtaking, many picutres truly appear to be 3 dimensional. But instead of relying solely on reviews, go out to your local electronics store, and take a look for yourself at this television against other manufacturers. And don't listen to large chain store electronics sales employees, they don't know what they're talking about. Happy shopping!
This little controller was incredibly easy to install and works perfectly. We run the TV through our stereo, and so we just made the "TV to the stereo" cable become the "TV to the controller" cable, and then plugged the controller into the stereo with the cable that came in the box. It keeps the volume constant during shows, between shows and commercials, and also between channels. I've always been extremely sensitive to loud noise, and the TV was driving me wild. Movies would have incredibly loud explosions, which I would have to turn down, and then I wouldn't be able to hear conversation. When a commercial came on, the volume would shoot up to a level where I felt people in China should be able to hear it. Now the volume stays the same all the time - at a level I, not the advertisers, consider sane and reasonable - and I'm very, very, VERY happy!
This wiring harness worked exactly as intended, installed quickly, and the wiring diagram was clear and accurate. There is nothing much more to say. Thanks to Amazon for their compatability checking tool. It saves a lot of guessing and returns.
This is the best remote that I have ever owned. I have tried many universal remotes/learning remotes, and this one blows them all away. It truly can perform any function the original remote can, plus it allows me to hide my components cause it goes through walls. It simplifies complicated functions. With the press of a single button it turns on DVD player, turns TV to right output, and turns AV Receiver to right output. Shipped on time and in great shape. I would buy from here again.
I was able to purchase this at a reasonable price and the code was sent directly after I made my purchase, gotta love online game codes!
An excellent buy, no doubt, but I was expecting it to be a little bigger. People with large heads might have a problem. Everything else is good enough to make it the only pair of binoculars an amateur would need.
this is an awesome product for anyone to own. comes in handy for devices not compatable with windows 7.
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.
I used this sub to replace the factory 6.5" subwoofer in my Explorer and all I've got to say is WOW! I've installed and listened to dozens of different subs in countless vehicles and enclosures and this one takes the mighty-mouse award. It easily handles the 200 watts RMS that I'm dishing to it with and MTX amplifier and comes begging for more. The factory enclosure that I have it in is about .35 ft^3 net airspace so it is perfect for a sealed enclosure for this driver. I debated between this JBL sub and it's cousin, the Infinity Reference 8; I ended up getting both, but the JBL won simply because it had a slightly reduced depth so it fit perfectly in my factory enclosure after I enlarged the mounting hole and fabricated a mounting ring. It digs pretty dang low (easily hits 30 hz before any significant attenuation), especially for an 8. But it is also very musical and has good transient response with a good deal of kick. It's neither boomy or too punchy, but a very good blend for anything from Beastie Boys to Fallout Boy. If you know you want an 8, I'd get this or the Infinity. Their specs are almost identical and they both sound great, but this one has a unique basket design that allows the sub to fit in shallower enclosures.I am super impressed with the clarity, kick, and shear sound pressure levels this sub is cable of it. It has pretty good excursion so it will start bouncing with enough wattage. if you're on the fence - buy it! You won't regret it!
if u are a person who love photography this iss great. u can hav it on ur computer to take pics or short video.and u can also take it outside and do the same
I purchased this unit to allow for USB connections with a laptop mounted in a car. They allow you not to have cables sticking out of the sides of the laptop and catching your hands on them constantly while in the vehicle. I have been using them for several months now and they continue to work well. I have also used them for plugging things into the front of a double din radio. Excellent adapter for vehicle mounted laptops and anywhere you have little room for plugging things in.
This is my first flat Cat6 cable. I've been running the standard round variety for years. I purchased this to run under the carpet/along the baseboard of the living room in an effort to get my Blu-Ray player on my network for the propose of streaming Netflix and Amazon On-Demand Video. This flat Cat6 ended up being a great solution. I was able to conceal it with no problem at all, and it cost a fraction of the other possible solutions (wireless access points, installing cable enclosures, etc.).I will admit I was worried about the cable having poor construction, seeing how the price was so reasonable compared to other 50ft. flat Cat6 cables I came across. To my surprise, the construction is top notch and it seems like it will last as long as any other ethernet cable, flat or otherwise. I wasn't expecting it to be complete crap mind you (otherwise I wouldn't have ordered it), I just wasn't expecting it to be as well constructed as it turned out to be.Another unexpected bonus was that I actually like the looks of the flat cable so much that I'm thinking about switching my other ethernet cables out to all flat Cat6 cables. The flat construction of the cable just makes it look cleaner and tidier then a standard ethernet cable. Its flexibility also makes it easier to manage if your trying to tie your cables together or neatly management them. So if you intend to run it out in the open or behind a desk you'll be able to achieve a clean look and a avoid a rats nest of cables if you choose to manage your cables for a more pleasing look.So whether your interested in running your Cat6 under the carpet, along the baseboard, or neatly managing your cables behind a desk or computer, using a flat Cat6 such as this is the way to go. And yes, once you go flat, you'll never go back.
ALL I can say is if you need to buy xbox live points this is the best way to do it ! first thing is you pay no taxes and you can buy your points the way you want and not even leave your home you can buy 400,800,1200,1600,ect + point at the right price !
When I received this camera as a christmas present I was a little disappointed. It runs on four AA batteries, and since I had asked for a camera take pictures of local rock bands, I quickly discovered one set of four batteries would not get me through one three hour show!When we brought it back to Circuit City, they (rudely, never again) informed us that this camera was outdated (it was less than a month in my possession) and they wouldn't return it. We called Fuji directly and they recommended rechargeable batteries. We bought some good ones, and now I can get through whole day festivals. I have had the camera for a year and a half now, and although I have to turn the flash on and and cover it with my hand to get good lowlight pictures, I am really happy with it's performance. If you are looking for a great "day at the beach with friends" camera, this is it. For serious forrays into nighttime photography, you will need to spend a little more money.My vacation shots are perfect, my band shots are hit or miss.It is/was the perfect starter camera.*Edit on 12-2-2012 to say that this camera was pretty versatile for the four years it worked. In the summer of 2008 I took it to Lollapalooza. It got quite hot that day and the camera shut itself off mid-photo. I wasn't too worried as this had happened before at hot outdoor concerts including a previous 103 degree Lolla. Eventually it cooled off and started working again, but in terms of reliability, it was never the same. Regardless of the temperature, it would randomly turn itself off (lens out) and then in 2010, it stopped working altogether. I think it was the perfect first camera, but I did notice that Fuji doesn't process true to color. Last christmas I picked up a cheap (black friday special) Fuji point and shoot. After a few years of using a Canon Powershot, the color on the Fuji is noticeably different. I went back to look at old shots with this camera and notice it's a Fuji thing. The colors are over-saturated. Everything has a neon cast and sometimes looks surreal. It's unlikely that I'll be buying any more Fuji products.
These boxes seem to work fine for standard definition viewing. We have 3 of these and have not had any issues with them. They provide several different ways to hook them to a TV/Monitor and have an easy setup for the remote.
The radio is nice looking but the reception and the sound is not good. THe sound does sound like a cheap transistor radio that another reviewer discussed. I wish I had read the review prior to the purchase of this radio.
I just learned a valuable lesson in flash photography...learn the power settings of your flash.This flash totally rocks, but you must understand it. It kept failing me at opportune times and now I realize that at full power I was going through batteries at 225 shots.
I am using this player for three months and dont give me any problems so far.It has great features that you would expect from MP3 player. I advice this player to everyone.
My computer is a lot faster now. I can play games and the response time has definetly improved.
I have purchased two of these to use around our school and they work great, right out of the box, with little to no hassle. They really boost the signal well and have given us excellent coverage in the dead spots.One important point to note: If you buy more than one you can not boost the signal from one extender to the next. The extender must be within range of the router.
This HDMI cable was exactly the stuff I was looking for my dish receiver. The shipping was fast.
After spending $[...] bucks for this phone I expected a whole lot more. This unit sucks and I will never buy another plantronics product again.First off I work from home and get sick and tired of knocking out every wireless device everytime a call comes in. I had inteded on using my laptop on some workdays but this "Wi-Fi Killer" has me stuck using on my desktop.Secondly, why do I have this phone when after only 1 hour of talk time I have to switch back to my handheld phone.Finally, why is it every other caller tells me to "Speak Up" because they can't hear me. If this phone would last a full 8 hours of talk time I would probably get laryngitis from yelling into the mouthpiece all day.Plantronics has made a high priced piece of crap pawning it off like it is some great headset. I'd have been better off buying a $39 dollar cordless phone with a headset jack.
Purchased this unit for use with radio gear and a PC. I have had good experience with other CyberPower products and was impressed with features and build quality at this price point. Especially important was the true sine wave output to power an expensive D.C. power supply. Unfortunately for me the cord got damaged before it was installed. I called the company and asked for a quote to replace the cord. To my surprise I was told that they only do WARRANTY REPAIRS. Having some background in electronics I then asked if I could purchase the cord and repair it myself. No good here either as I was told to find a shop who carries 5-20 heavy cord. By the way, read the warranty details carefully. All in all a good warranty but above all KEEP THE SALES RECEIPT IN SAFE PLACE. I generally like this companies products but you are out of luck if you have a non-warranty problem.
this case gives pretty serious protection to your nano. I appreciate the water/sand resistance, and not having to wet my pants if i drop my nano, but it does have a couple of small drawbacks... it increases the overall size and weight of the unit exponentially, and the membrane over the touchpad doesn't always allow for accurate touch translation. this being said, i can't imagine how these drawbacks can be eliminated without possibly elimiating other features of value.
We've had teh 740 for over 18 months and aside from eating batteries like candy, it performs according to expectations.Gripes -Delay in shutter substantial for moving objectsReturn to default settings after going to sleep modeHard to keep it at hi Res due to thisBatteries - don't all digital cams with displays eat batteries?The 10x zoom sold us after years with a 35mm telephoto. Some great phots from trips and nature. Still getting used to the increased light gathering that digital has over analog.Would trade for a 12x optical with fast shutter speed.
I purchased my TV from Costco for [...] a few weeks ago.I spent extensive time researching the different types of flat screen tvs and the pros and cons of each.Currently, I feel the rear projection televisions are the best for the cost.Here is a brief explanation why:1. Near impossible to get burn in. You can, but you almost have to try to make it happen. I have only read of one review where the fella actually ran his at 4:3 constantly. Of course you are going to get some type of burn in on the left and right hand sides of the picture.2. Picture quality is very good. I have noticed that the plasma is a bit crisper, but in all seriousness, you can't really notice a considerable difference unless you are viewing the new dvds.3. Cost Cost Cost. The 42" plasma panasonic is the same exact price, and has roughly half the lifetime if treated correctly.4. HDMI/SD. This TV doesn't have the common glitch that a lot of the sony and samsong sets do when trying to switch from an incoming HDMI connection to any other type. I am free to swap between my HDMI dvd player, to my playstation 3, and then to my standard Digital Cable connection. This was the main deal breaker between this and the Samsong rear projection television.As far as cons go, I can only find the usual in all flat screen televisions.1. Viewing closer than 3 feet is not good. And at hard angles, for example, lying flat on the floor, can be a bit harsh.Since it has been in my home, I have placed it on a corner in the living room and can view it without a problem within the full 90 degrees of the room without noticing any distortion. No signs of burn in and it still runs flawlessly.I would recommend this television, or any of the other same style panasonic rear projection LCD televisions.If you are looking for the standard flat without the deeper back I would recommend going towards the Panasonic plasma televisions. I checked the 42" model out extensively and found it to be superb in view and style, as well as input switching.
Works well with the Radio Yourway AM/FM MP3 recorder/player.
this has performed as well as some of the more expensive ones I have bought the quality isnt great by any means as far as construction goes but for the price of a few bucks it is very good quality, and picture is great off the xbox 360 I will definitely be buying another one !
Ignore the bad reviews - people are clueless. This splitter is awesome. Sound quality isn't affected. Split an XBOX 360 and Sony Blu-Ray player. Would highly recommend.
Although I had blocked nearly every type of alert except tornado watch and hurricane watch (most warning alerts can not be blocked), this unit persisted in sounding alarms, typically between 1 and 5 am to deliver the weather report due to "radio reception error". I live in the same city as a 1000 watt NOAA transmitter, so signal strength is not the issue. In fact, I ran this unit head to head with the Midland WR-300 and the Midland has had no "radio reception errors". During a recent tornado watch, the First Alert let the watch expire about 3 hours early, and although it noted two tornado warnings with its red light, it failed to issue any audible alert.
This item does the job. I have several "fanny packs" and I like this item because the pouch for the player keeps it from shifting around. I don't like the feel of neoprene; wish it were made of different fabric. But, in general, a good product for the 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 was skeptical due to some reviews saying it doesn't remove fingerprints, but this cloth cleans just about everything. I use it for my glasses, laptop screen and tv screen.
This USB hub is excellent, it works as expected. No extra drivers needed, looks good. Enough number of USB ports... I bought two of this, happy :-).
I bought two of these to clear up the clutter of having two different devices both using component cables. They both shipped quickly, arrived well before their estimated arrival date and work flawlessly. I can't say that I see any difference in quality over the component cables, but they're only hooked up to a 26" 720p television anyway. Just the difference in the cable clutter though is amazing.
This is my first real surround sound setup, but I know quality when I hear it.Just bought these along with a Velodyne VX-10 sub and a Onkyo SR605 receiver in a 7.1 setup and they sound great. Center is nice and clear for dialog, rears are excellent for sound effects, and the left and rights are loud enough to hear transitions.I watched The Matrix lobby scene on HD-DVD and it was intense with these speakers.I had some problems with getting the ball-joint stands to stay where I wanted to, but they worked out in the end. I am happy they came with the ability to mount right out of the box and didn't need another part to accomplish this.
This MP3 player is great because it has a large capacity and also has a removable battery. However, I have found that it is very tricky to figure out how to use it. It's just not that easy making playlists etc.
I was over at my brother's home one day, with my Treo, and was asking if he would like to copy some of my 'data' onto his card so he could use it on his PDA (both Palm PDAs of comparable if not exactly equivilant performance and capacities).After telling me how the digital recorder on his PDA doesn't seem to work, he pops in my Sansdisk card, records a bit of us talking, and it works better than he could have expected. So basically, for buying cheap memory many of his expensive device's features were completely useless--whereas with the SansDisk card they worked better than expected.BOTTOM LINE: For all you pay for whatever you're putting an SD card into, it's worth the price difference to get the memory that allows it to work as it was designed to. The SanDisk cards can always be found for a reasonable price somewhere--and here on Amazon you'll find that price.I could get technical and explain the difference, but really just want to put it down as a purchase of a SanDisk card is a purchase you can make with confidence, whereas others are not.Money well spent.----------------------Added: Customer service by SanDiskI bought a Casio Exilim camera--factory refurbished--which is compatible with SD Cards, but mine had a problem reading my 2 GB card and since the card worked in all other compatible devices, I ended up sending the camera back to Casio four times for repair or replacement. During this process, Casio replaced at least two of the circuit boards, updated the firmware, and even replaced the lens assembly, but the camera still had problems and they figured it had to be the card (fyi: the camera would read "Disk ERROR" on initial startup, but if I turned it off and on again right away it would function fine; and it also worked fine with other brands of 2GB SD cards as well other SanDisk cards of 1GB size I had tried. It also worked fine with my 2GB SanDisk card if I had just put it in before turning on the camera. Very strange).I contacted SanDisk by phone and they walked me through using my camera as a drive to format the card via the computer--which allowed me to format the card but didn't make the camera function normally as a result; then they were ready to replace the card without any sort of proof of purchase other than the card itself when their tech support person went on the Casio website and saw that Casio also sells SD Cards, realizing that on their list of compatible devices for the 2GB my camera wasn't listed, but that it was listed under the 1GB card. The answer was to trade my 2GB card with the two 1GB cards my wife had.So SanDisk not only was able to find Casio's mistake--which cost them plenty in repair attempts--but were willing to replace the card without any complication whatsoever otherwise.Outstanding. To me, the best products are the ones the company stands behind the best. Casio's customer service was excellent too of course, but by not saying in the manual that the camera was only fully compatible with SD cards of up to 1GB (though OK with some 2GB cards as well apparrently) instead of writing that it was compatible with any SD Card they had cost me a lot of frustration in using their product.
I bought the MuVo N200 for one thing: to digitally record hours of radio. It's the best-priced gadget I've found for the task. No, it doesn't have an AM tuner, but it has line-in. Now I can collect and archive various radio broadcasts without the time limits or analog conversions of cassette tapes. The memory will hold 12+ hours of 96-bit MP3 recordings, and the battery is said to last about that long, so I could record all night if I needed to.
Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem works great. Easy setup. Excellent service. Would order again from Amazon. A+++
Sound quality - 9/10comfort - 9/10ease of use - 10/10Nice little headphones for the price, sound quality is great on surround systems when you can tweak the bass, used them primarily for music when tooling around the house, nice sound, some static which is to be expected with Wireless headphones, but nothing too severe, Nice auto shutoff when you take them off, big plus with the rechargable battery.Overall, very good, as expected from Sony.
My order for 4000 MSP was received one day ahead of schedule. The package was neat without any signs of tampering. The code worked just fine and now I'm off to buy my digital items through XBL! Thank you, Amazon, for lowering the price on MSP, delivering my product a day early and without any hiccups!!-Note: If you are having trouble with your code, then check with Microsoft Xbox support. They can tell you if your code is valid(activated) through their systems. If it is, then there is something going on with your account(past due balance) or maybe you are having a networking issue.
These headphones are MORE THAN I EXPECTED!!! I am more than PLEASED with these headphones!!!The sound is INCREDIBY clear!!! If you get these you DEFINATELY will be PLEASED!!!!!
I normally don't write reviews, but after reading that last one slamming this great camera (for all the wrong reasons), I felt compelled.The DX3900 was the only camera I could find that had optical zoom AND 3 megapixel resolution (...). It's pretty simple to use (especially if you read the instructions and realize that many of the "problems" described by one reviewer are configurable and/ or the way it's SUPPOSED to work. Jeez!)What's especially nice is the memory media (CompactFlash) which is available in sizes up to 512 MB (will hold over 700 pics at top resolution).The digital screen is a bit "stuttery", but it IS color and will reflect whatever mode you have it in (black/ white, sepia). The camera also has a lot of adjustable features INCLUDING whether the zoom pauses when it changes from optical to digital zoom.The lens protector closes "automatically" when you shut the camera off, which is cool. Downside is that it opens when you turn it on, even if you're just turning on to view pics you already took (it would be nice if the cover closed while in "play" or "setup" mode).I haven't bought the dock yet, but plan to. One button downloading plus getting your batteries recharged adds to this camera's practicality. Without the dock, your battery options are still pretty wide. The camera comes with a long-lasting lithium battery pack, but can also use Ni-MH or tried and true AA batteries.This camera also has a decent number of adjustable photo options such as exposure compensation, exposure metering, and multiple resolution settings, including a lower-res mode that allows you to take a "burst" of photos (several in rapid succession... COOL!)By the way, for those who don't know, you CANNOT show digital zoom through an optical viewfinder, so don't be disappointed when you have to view the digital zoom through the screen. Also, the higher resolution is for PRINTING pictures, not viewing them on screen... a task handled well by any low res jpeg producing hardware.Again, (...): 2x opitcal zoom, 3x digital zoom (6x total), 3.1 megapix, and a slew of cool options, I looked and looked, and couldn't find a better deal!
Nice product. Exactly what I was looking for. Quality is great, but it does not have any type of pause button on it. It is strictly a volume control only.
This is the second VAIO TX I bought; the first had XP and ran wonderfully, but since I don't have it anymore, I decided to get this.The computer, in and of itself, is fine. However, trying to run VISTA with only 1GB of RAM is slow and frustrating.I went to Sony's customer support site and downloaded the drivers for XP for this computer. I dumped VISTA and replaced it with XP, which went pretty well. Not all the features work, but enough do to make it worth my while.If you're going to buy this computer, make sure it has XP on it, as the 1GB of RAM is not nearly enough to run VISTA. The computer itself, as mentioned, is excellent. It's small, light, fast (with the right opearating system) and has the added bonus of running in AV mode, which means you can play CDs and DVDs without booting Windows.I also like the internal dual layer CD/DVD writer.If you work on the road, even a little, this is the machine for you. Just make sure it has XP.PS After I purchased this, dumped VISTA for XP and got everything (almost) settled, I saw Clearance Club had THE SAME EXACT COMPUTER with XP on it. Live and learn, I guess.
I have it for more than a year now..(B4 updating firmware) YES, set up was too hard. and I had to reset the whole network (turn off EVERYTHING)l, and then turn on everything every 3 days, so it works again. THAT WAS a big headache, but the only way to get a signal in the basement. (it should be really put very very close to the laptop or computer getting signal from it).(After updating firmware) Yes, I still Kinda lose the signal from time to time, (like only for 10 seconds, and I guess its becuz of interference, however it happens once a day or twice every 3 days). BUT now, I dont have to shut down the whole network, the range expander works flawlessly even if i lose signal. Then it connects back by itself, no need to shut down anything. Its really kool, and thats how it is supposed to work from the beginning.. anyway, I guess it was not until now that engineers at Linksys figured out the right way to configure it..BTW, Im using WEP 128 bit security, and it works fine with it...
I bought this as a replacement for an old (but good, I thought) Gateway keyboard. This is the best keyboard I've used in my 30 years of using computers. Well built and for me it's the Rolls Royce of keyboards. The fact that it is a smaller layout works fine for me. I have average sized hands that fit very nicely on the soft touch keys. Plus it is a classy looking piece
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.
When I first heard of Kirk Martin and Shade of the Maple, I was a little skeptical. I had read so many reviews of how wonderful the book was that I actually felt that it couldn't possibly stand up to my expectations or my scrutiny. Within a few days, I found myself reading the last page with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Kirk has done what so many others have tried - come close to, and more times than not, failed at. He has brought a believable story of true love to his readers. Most of us fancy ourselves to be as strong as the characters in Maple, but when we watch these remarkable people come to life, we realize we are witnessing something remarkable. I have been blessed to have once experienced a love similar to what Mr. Martin writes about, and with it, a devastating loss. As the days came and went since, hope disappeared with them - until I read Shade of the Maple. Thank you to Kirk Martin for reminding me why we experience love and show me that as long as there is hope in your heart, there is always a chance of finding ones soul.
I got this cause I needed an extra battery for my DVD camcorder. It has worked great in the house and in the car. I have an older model then the one in the picture. I gave it 4 stars because the older model I have had this tiny little piece of plastic that held the battery in place and it broke off not long after i got it. I just use a rubber band to hold it now. It looks like this new one has fixed that issue.
I couldn't decide between the HP Photosmart 7760 and 7960 so I bought them both, and I printed the exact same pictures from both pictures to compare quality. I found that I liked the coloring of the 7760 in most of the color pictures. The 7960 tended to have reddish looking pictures. For example, a person's face would look redder in the 7960 pictures. But the 7960 did have more detail in landscape type pictures. Hands down, the 7960 did the best job printing black and white (used the 59 Black and White cartridge in both printers). For me, I only print black and white photos about 10% of the time.I did like the slightly bigger LCD screen of the 7960, but found the menus and options exactly the same as the 7760. The 7960 is longer(20.9&quot;) than the 7760, and it did not fit on my desk.The 7960 comes with 4 ink cartridges - 56 (black for documents), 57 (tri-color), 58(photo ink), and 59(black for black and white photos). While the 7760 comes with 2 ink cartridges - 57 and 58. Buying the 56 and 59 is about an additional $40, which could be a consideration when buying the 7760.In the end, I kept the 7760. I just could not justify the additional $100 for the 7960.
I have owned my Creative Zen micro for two years now. I have never once had it crash on me and syncing music to my zen is quick. I also have been pretty hard on it. Ive dropped it more times than i can count and it still works perfectly. It has great battory life and the touchpad is easy to use. Also a nice feature is that i can customize it to make surfing through easier.
I use this tripod occassionally with my Nikon D200. It's simple but good enough for me.
I bought the Logitech Harmony 550 for my wife last Christmas. I liked it so much that I picked up the 670 when it was on sale. While the remote generally works well, it feels a bit clunkier than the 550. The button layout is somewhat odd (very different from the 550) and the remote itself is physically quite a bit thicker/larger than the 550.I occasionally have problems with the remote not switching the input on the TV when I first turn it on. Switching between inputs after the TV is on works fine. I've played around with the timing delays in the software, but haven't been able to get it to work consistently.
Windows 7 is not supported. When I contacted Cisco support I was told they are working on the drivers. They pointed me to a Cisco Webpage that no longer exists and then told me to keep checking back for the drivers to be available. This is an operating system that has been available for 10 months and Cisco does not have drivers? On top of it all, I waited online for 10 minutes before I was able to Live chat with someone and I had to ask my question five time before they responded. They then responded with a message to check the website that was nonexistent and then would not respond to any more of my questions.
I did a bit of research on available earphones for my iPod. I was looking for something that would be more secure during workouts/skiing than the ones that came with the iPod. I was going to go with a much more expensive set of earphones, but ultimately decided to try the Sony MDR-EX81P. Frankly, the sound quality is so disappointing that I tried them 3-4 times and just tossed them aside. I'm back researching other options...I cannot recommend these to anyone...
These cables work great. they do what they are supposed to do. and theyre 3-40 times cheaper than getting them at the retail store. Ive bought 2, one for my cable box and one for my ps3, and life is good
This is my first personal GPS. In the past back in 99' my first experience with GPS was when the security forces training introduced it to us in techschool. They were a little complicated then, but last year I started comparing these gadgets, reading reviews and prices, durability etc. I bought this one because it was not that expensive, the features are just what I need. I don't like the color, cuz I know I was going to be using it not just for the road but for other special operation and exercises we do in the military...so you know if they'd come out with a camouflage skin on this that's what i'd picked, i spray painted it anyway to cover it up for exercises we had out in the field. Another thing that's good on this badboy is lighting, it served me well for stealthy night ops situation.. the other ones with bright color like your computer monitor, lit up very well. I knew that because i spotted my buddy during war game exercises in a field he was in a humvee 1000m out, we couldn't find him. So, I called his cellphone whipped out the NVG night vission goggles and old boy compromised his position...but if i'm gon get one of those i'd have to just get filter screen for it. I've been using the Magellan Explorist 200 since i bought it last year, I used it when I drove from Wyoming to Florida when we PCS or change station. The battery was ok, it'd have been great if it came with rechargeble battery and a station like those portable handheld radios. Always have a map so if you were to run out of battery you got your back up. When I got to Florida, it was hurricane season and for Hurricane Dennis we had to evacuate. I was new florida so evacuating and going somewhere means more attention to maps and hotels and other stuff. This was our most difficult time and thanked to this explorist 200 we made it to our destination to Indiana quickly and safely. The day when everyone and their mother were out on the road conjesting the main highway; we were barely moving. So i started scrolling left and right on this GPS and I found a road possibly a back road which sits a mile from the main highway but runs the same direction where the main highway go...sure enough i took the next exit and shot an azymuth that way and when we got to that road it was like twilight zone there weren't any cars but tractors on the road, it was pretty much all mine. I kept on driving and sometimes when it's open field I see the main highway on my leftside which showed in my explorist 200, and witnessed all the motionlesss cars that constantly glowed brake lights. This when i started recommending this GPS to all my coworkers... I told them you gon need it someday...when a road is blocked and when you need to find another road they come very handy....this explorist right here can do that for you.
Appears to be a high-quality co-ax. No issues with the connections or picture on my 50'' plasma. Only minor issue was a bent prong inside one end of the connections. I took some pliers to straighten it out, and from what I can tell it didn't hurt its performance at all.
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.
We've been using this unit for 3 years now and it is still the best. IMO many ways superior to Tivo. The commercial advance is a Godsend! And it works! The ethernet and digital streaming capabilities are superior to anything Tivo has to offer. Of course it is now owned and supported by the Marantz people and continues to work great. Glad I got the lifetime service agreement! It's still a great choice, if you can find one . . .
Great scanner! Sleek, fast, and well worth its money. Using the Canon Scanner Toolbox software [included] is key: you can scan it directly to to any program you designate [I use Photoshop], which I then use to tweak my scans. Within the toolbox, you can also scan it directly to printer, save, pdf, etc. There are also convenient buttons on the scanner itself - these are a bit sensitive and I accidentally pressed them a couple of times, but you can quickly cancel if that happens. I ignore the included software [Arcsoft] in favor of Photoshop because I prefer to edit my images myself in familiar territory. I scanned, edited, and saved 20 images at 300 dpi in less than an hour. The USB power connection is a great bonus! No warmup time whatsoever. It stays plugged into my front USB port - I can just plop a photo onto the scanner, open up the Toolbox, verify settings, and presto!I'm looking forward to using the negative scanner attachment on my old family photos. should be fun.
Fit perfectly in my 1990 Chevy Pick-up, no complaints. Color was also a good match. Would definitely recommend product anyone!
These cables do provide a high-definition connection if your TV will allow it. The only downfall is that the sound is still stereo. Many of the xbox games that came out have had Dolby Digital or at least Dolby Surround. The [[ASIN:B00005R6Z0 Microsoft Xbox AV Pack Advanced - Game console link cable - S-Video / composite video / audio - 4 pin mini-DIN, RCA, TOSLINK (F) - Xbox AV connector (M) - black] is a much better choice than the high-definition cables on this page.
What can I say? This lens is simply the best.It performs outstandingly in low light situations, is durable (one time I dropped it with about 100 pounds on top by accident and there was only a small dent), and it's easy to use.I was pondering on whether or not to buy the 1.8 lens, but the 1.4 gives you a run for your money. The simple differences are that it's more durable and can handle shadier places more easily. I don't really want to re-buy the 1.8 lens every time it falls apart. I use it for versatile situations, and even for a stop motion film I made (which has no color correction by the way): [...] excellent, excellent, excellent!
I have a great camera for just about any type of situation. It's the Canon 10D
Not much to say here. Plug it in and clip it to your screen and you're good to go. I didn't use the installation disc, instead I found the drivers online. A lot of people said the installation disc includes a bunch of useless stuff that just weighs down your laptop anyway.I have used it for Skying and it works just fine. The mic also seems to operate great.Came with a carrying case so it travels well.Picture seems a little sensitive to light. Just make sure you good room lighting when you use it and there shouldn't be any problems.For the money, I am very pleased with it.
It is an excellent mouse. And I like the PS2 adapter, which allows us to use either PS2 or USB port.
This canon is a decent point-and-shoot digital camera. Its size is great you can pretty easily, stuff it in a pocket. One thing to note the soft case is only five dollars bonus!The camera also has all the extras that make a little more powerful than your standard point-and-shoot. It is aperture priority and shutter priority selection, which is great. If you're new to cameras, shutter speed allows you to control how long the shutter stays open. So the picture you took his dark too dark to use. Just drop your shutter speed from 1/250 of a second to 1/125 of a second this will let in more light. And maybe salvage the picture.That's what makes these cannons so powerful and great if you want to go beyond the basics of point-and-shoot, but it still will be a great point-and-shoot camera. And the price in these cameras just can't be beat. Between 150 and $200.you can't go wrong, one last bonus to note is that this uses four AA batteries and not a battery pack, which is totally important. If you're on the go and out of juice. No matter what camera you got your not taken pictures. You can buy AA batteries anywhere bonus!
Simple and easy way to refill my XBL point I would recommend to any one will buy again when needed
Reception was just slightly better than having nothing at all. This goes back to Best Buy for a refund tomorrow.
I read the comments on this item before I edited my own comment here (Christmas 2001). I think that other's people reviews are fair overall ... but be aware of the extremes. My experience of the product was this. Installation went smooth, but read the products' requirements (hardware and software) to see if your computer fits (it should, unless you haven't upgraded Hard &amp; Soft. for a while). The optical mouse works great: 5 stars, no doubt about it. What I about the iFeel? It's cool, it helps productivity when using the computer, as I believe it is intended to. If you have very high expectations from this feature though, you could be deceived, when playing games for instance, because the product is not targeting specifically this segment of the market in my view. Certainly, it would be even better if the &quot;iFeel&quot; worked with graphics' programs but don't blame (yet) the manufacturer for that. This is a new product tapping the market: Logitech and Immersion are performing the test in the right way, I think. Now it's up to consumers to judge: should the response be positive, more is to come, I'm sure. At present, in my opinion, this is a nice mouse, a useful tool, and a cool gift.
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.
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.
I found that this product worked exceptionally well with Windows 98. However, when I upgraded to Windows XP, I could not install it even though Viking has an XP download for it (Intelliflash_XP). I contacted Viking and was told that my computer needed upgrading by th manufacturer. (No such upgrade exists). I think that I'll have to buy another unit. I won't be Viking!
The home kit did not work. It would not power up the radio. I should have been suspicious when it arrived in plastic bags and not prepackaged as in the picture.
I purchased this unit after considering alternative such as linksys and hearing that it was the best product in terms of reach for wireless devices. I tried to get the unit going and after running into some random errors (one of the systems connected via ethernet cable kept getting knocked offline) i decided to upgrade the firmware w/ the patch on the sight. Oops. Once i did that the system went into a state in which it was unreachable (flashing lights). Second unit was sent out to me. Wireless was working great, still having a problem w/ a (different) connection that kept getting knocked offline. OK, let's try the firmware upgrade again. Upgraded, 100%, successful (so the software said). Then, slowly, each machine lost its connection to the web. I looked at the unit and noticed the system lights were not on -the firmware upgrade seemed to put this SECOND system into an unusable state -couldn't reach it in any way, resets didn't work. dead unit #2. (and pls. believe me, this was not user error -i've been pretty meticulous about it). No idea what i'm going to do next --i suppose i'll see if 3's a charm and let you know. After that, i'm taking suggestions on another brand for this wireless thing!
The sound isolation is pretty good. I am using the earphones on my bus rides from and to work and even with normal sound level the surrounding noise is hardly noticeable. What I dislike is that the ear buds are hard to distinguish. Depending on the available light it can be hard to read the little letter for right and left on the ear buds. The previous pair I had from Shure had the right ear bud in two different colors which made it very easy to figure out which one goes in which ear.
I have the dv1040 which is the original model of the dv1000's with the centrino processor. I bought it as a close-out in mid-february and it's still working great. I've been particularly impressed with its structural integrity and it has consistently remained quite fast as well. There hasn't been a day where I regretted buying it. I realize this is a previous model, and since then they have upgraded the processor and given you more hard drive space than one could ever need, however it should resemble the newer ones fairly closely and give you an idea of what your in for through the long haul.
It's certainly convinient to plug in the 2 batteries and leave them knowing that when you come back they will be fully charged. Major drawback is that it works either as AC or as charger - not both simultaniously. Another substantial minus is that it charges first battery to full before going to second - it should have first charged both to normal (which is quick) and only then bother wasting time on the full charge. Otherwise, works as expected.
Item is perfect for building speaker boxes on your own without just having a junky wire pigtail sticking out from some sealant. Looks good and its an easy install. Just a hole saw and some screws :)
Having owned 4 Dell laptops, I priced another one. Having found an equivalent Dell would cost about $800-$1000 more, I decided to make a change. It took a while to weed out the Acer supplied software that slowed down the system and add another 16 applications, but afterward I found this Ferarri to be an excellent extremely fast computer. When 64-bit applications appear I believe it would speed-up further.If I were to keep the Acer restore software (restore to basic Acer setup only, all else lost), It would cost me 3 days of reloading my software applications.
The speakers were purchased for my son to use with his I-pod Nano 3rd generation. They work fine and he likes them. He likes that he can charge his I-pod while the speakers are plugged in. And he can use the speakers without plugging them in. They seem relatively compact, which is great since he is headed to a dorm room soon. We are happy with our purchase.
I bought this as a replacement for a HP PhotoSmart P1000, purchased 3 years ago. I was generally satisfied with the HP but the ink consumption and lack of top-notch (meaning real photo) output was what prompted me to start looking at the new offerings.I did check out the HP models first but decided upon the Pixma 8500 based upon the excellent print features (8 ink tanks, high speed printing, 2 paper feeds, etc).Installed it last night in &#60;15 minutes and had the first photo printed in &#60; 17. Quality is simply outstanding. I compared the results of several digital photos I had sent to the local photo lab for prints and the results from this printer and I preferred the Pixma's results.Fast, fast printing of a 4x6, &#60;30 seconds was amazing. I was used to &#62; 2 min with the HP. Brought several into work today and my colleagues cannot believe they came from a home printer.Pros: fast and high quality photos and easily replaceable ink cartridges add up to a great package.Cons: Price is &#62; $300, those ink cartridges are $12 a piece, a bit heavy and shakes the table when in use
Love this IRiver H10. It looks great, the battery is long-lasting and the product is pretty easy to use. Just upload your music onto it - no need to change format or use ITunes - it just takes the MP3 files from your computer. You can also upload your playlists. Takes a little time to get used to if you're more familiar with IPod, but once you play around with it, you'll be sold.
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.
Will not work to good if you move around .Will work ok if mp3 player is not moved.And it drains mp3 player battery.
Nice little kit to clean the old 33 LP's before they are played on the 33 LP's to CD transfer machine.
Belkin ties are cheap and very useful. I would recommended to everyone. It's alot cheaper than if you buy them at Fry's.
My wife has an SD400 and wanted a case to protect it when in her purse or coat pocket. We didn't get this one, but I bought a case for a Casio Exlim that fits the Canon well. It's well padded, fits snugly, works with the wrist strap attached, has pockets for SD cards (but not for a battery) and has a belt loop. It was more expensive than this case.Many of the reviews mention the lack of storage for spare batteries and things. Remember these are Camera Cases not Camera Bags. The same issue existed back in the 35mm days. You could get something small and easy to carry or something that was larger but had more storage.
I ordered it. They shipped it. I installed it. It worked and is still working.That is about all you can expect from any product.
You really have to do your homework when you are moving into HDTV for the first time. There are basically three types of technology out there; DLP, LCD, and Plasma. I was so tempted to go all the way to DLP but I decided on LCD because of all the great reviews that it gets and because of the great look LCD's have in the store. I also had a friend that had already invested in LCD over a year ago and his investment still looked great when we last watched a football game together. Plasma was just out of the question because of past burn in issues. DLP is still improving and is about one step away from resolving the light bulb replacement issue altogether. When they get a permanent LED white light bulb, DLP will become my new first choice. So, I decided to go with a flat panel LCD HDTV.The next question was what resolution did I need. This came down to the size TV and the size of the room where I was going to be watching it. I only had 40 inches of horizontal width for a TV body to fit within and this TV allowed me to make maximum use of my limited space by locating the speakers to the bottom and in the back. With this 40 inch TV, HD resolution of 1366 x 768 (720p) is basically indistinquishable to my eyes from 1080p TV's sitting on the showroom floor when I was standing over 6 feet away. So, I saw no reason to buy something that I really didn't need. Plus, I don't own an HD DVD or Blue Ray DVD yet so I was not going to be driving this thing with a 1080p signal anyway. Additionally, the best that can ever be broadcast in HD is 1080i, thus another reason not to buy a full 1080p HDTV now. So, for me, this 40 inch model really fit the bill.I didn't purchase from Amazon because at the time that I made my purchase this TV was only 50 bucks more at CC (tax included) than from Amazon shipped and I didn't want to wait two days for it to ship. So, I bought it and brought it home. I got it home and had it out of the box and running in probably less than 30 minutes and it was amazing. The next day I went by Comcast and picked up a Digital Tuner box. They were out of the DVR boxes which have the HDMI interface so I just took their standard box with the component (red,green,blue) cables and hooked them into this TV. I have to say that "stunning" does not capture how great the picture on this TV looks just from component feed and all for only an additional 5 bucks a month on my standard cable bill with Comcast.Of course you might say that I didn't need to get a TV with a HDTV tuner if I'm using a digital tuner cable box and driving the TV with the component video source and for now you would be correct. I certainly could do what I'm doing now with an "HD Ready" TV and that is something you may want to think about before you buy. I do plan to get a stand alone HD antennae for the locally transmitted HD channels in the event that I want to see these in the highest resolution this TV offers. The digital tuner cable box also supports a coax cable signal pass through feature as well which I currently have hooked up but have failed to get to work as of yet. Also, depending on your cable service, you may or may not need a digital tuner box to see some of the HD channels available from your cable provider. My friend receives all of the local free HD channels directly over his cable without the need for a digital tuner cable box.Anyway, the bottom line is, if you've been waiting to jump into HDTV and you are moving from old non-HDTV, this is a great model to go with. I don't believe you will be disappointed. The picture is nothing short of amazing. I had no idea what I've been missing out on. Watching some of the college basketball games was almost like looking through a glass pane at the live action on the basketball court. You can see things happening almost like being there in person right from the comfort of your living room.The only negative that I can share with you is that I have noticed some rattling with the speakers especially when you have them turned up a bit and there are some low frequencies that are sustained long enough for the speakers to resonate a bit. Of course, this won't even be a problem when you buy that next must have item, the surround sound system, and hook it up. I don't notice this often. Its very infrequent. The built in simulated surround sound feature was okay but nothing I'm going to use in lieu of getting a true surround sound system down the road some time.Also, there is mention in the operator's manual for this TV about a possible concern over burn in when running the TV in 4:3 mode for extended periods of time. In this mode the image only occupies the center of the screen leaving two vertical black lines on either side of the TV image. I have run this TV in 4:3 very long and I have seen no such problem. I believe this is an error in the manual that probably was an artifact of copying and pasting repeated portions of text from TV manuals supporting a variety of TV types including plasma where this is a known problem.Finally, find a good price on your cables and don't buy something that you don't need. I bought a new component cable and when I picked up the digital tuner from Comcast the component video cable came with it. So, I had a cable I didn't need. And, I guess, HDMI cables don't come with new DVD players. I haven't found one yet with them included. In some cases the cable costs more than the player. I'm waiting to buy a new DVD upconverter with a surround sound system. So, I'll just wait on that purchase for now.
TV Ears are great. They help you every word without having to turn the TV up so loud your partner complains. The only problem I found they are a little heavy and cause my ears hurt after awhile.
I bought this filter for use on a Canon HF200 camcorder. The quality is good. I basically use it to protect the lens and it does not affect focus nor clarity. This filter is well constucted.
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.
The AT&T 2422 Cordless Phone Battery arrived early and works great. I am talking again! Pretty straight forward replacement shipped on time.
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....
Returned scanner. Only readable when scanned black ink on white paper. Any colored page or pencil was not legible.
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.
Bought this batt years ago for use with Panasonic FZ30. In fact, I sold the FZ30 here not long ago - the batt went with the camera, as it still performed perfectly.Never had any hint of trouble. It just worked. Get it, save the bucks.
If you don't have much desire to watch video files from your computer on your television, you might want to get a different DVD player. This one is very good, but you can do better in terms of features, or just get a less expensive one.However, if you're like me and you have far more video files than DVDs, this player is a blessing. I'm sure you're tired of watching things on a monitor, a couple feet from your face. This player will decode and play almost all files as well as, or better than, your computer. I stuck in a CD with RealPlayer files just to see if it would work, and unsurprisingly it doesn't, but everything else has played. A couple CDs (out of many) produce a buzzing noise while the CD is in the player (not just while playing), but that's with cheap CDs and I have no other playback complaints.The on-screen menus are easy to use and while there aren't that many features beyond the standards, nothing is really missing. The remote is a little frustrating to use, but in total, this player easily earns 5 stars of life improvement.
My sister needed it to upgrade her IBM server (1GB) memory, so after checking with the Kingston website and entering the IBM server model number I was able to get this replacement, and we upgrade her server to 4GB, It works fine.
The concept is awesome. Digital recorders will change your TV experience forever. They remove the notions of time and channel from your TV. Your kids will get an endless supply of free on-demand good programs. You will gain 30% of time watching shows without commercials.But we regret buying the ReplayTV; if we had to do this again we would pick an integrated digital recorder / satellite receiver based on TiVo.I am disappointed by:You can NOT watch one show while recording another one. Now how ridiculous is that ! Even my VCR does it.Commercial skip: very cool ... when it works. On slow paced shows (think Little House in the Prairie) it works well. But it is completely freaked by shows like "24", where the fast paced sequences are mis-identified as commercials.Channel surf: it takes a good 5 seconds (yes, 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, etc ...) between the push of the remote button, and the appearance of the new channel you selected on the screen. This makes channel surfing IMPOSSIBLE - now that should be illegal !Computer crash: about 3 mornings per week, we have to reboot the unit because it froze during the software update during the night. So if you don't remember to check the unit in the morning before you leave the house, it will not record the evening shows until you reboot it.Recording priorities: that needs serious work. When you start having several profiles / channels (or whatever stupid names their marketing people made up) recording things for you, you run into recording conflicts ... and that is OK, as long as you are given a chance to know about it and manage the conflict. We find out after the fact, when Saturday Night Live did not get recorded because some obscure 1930s movie rated 3.5 stars happened to start 30 minutes before ...The navigation: probably my biggest beef, because this would be easy to fix if they spent the time. The escape button for example: in most menus, it takes you back up one level. But not always ... there are some menus (end of viewing recorded show, want to go back to live TV?) where escape just does not work; you then have to learn the funky workarounds.
Just as advertised and described, the shipper was quick to ship and I recommend to all who are looking for similar products
Product received on time and in good condition. Earphones are still undergoing the breakin period. The over the ear fit is very good. The sound is clear and very nice in the mid to low range. After listening to classical thru metal, I can recommend this earphone to anyone looking for value and quality. The one drawback for me is the extremely long cord. Since I use this earphone with either my ipod or computer, there is a lot of extra cord. The big plus with this earphone is having a single cord to one side and still being able to enjoy stereo separation.
Can't tell ya how long I have had these, 2-3yrs.. and they are still holding up without any issues what so ever, I use my speedlights with various things on them, umbrellas, soft box etc all fits and works great !!!
bought this sd card for my wii cause I needed space for games but I ended up using for a lot things besides games. So it was worth it cause it hasn't fail me yet.
Before you buy these listen to comparable product from Logitech, Klipsch, Altec Lansing and Cambridge Soundworks to name four. If this Bose product was priced around 100 bucks I would be a little more forgiving. It isn't though and the sound quality is shockingly bad. No highs, no lows (must be Bose!), not even a reasonably accurate midrange. Shame on the Bose corporation for marketing yet another overpriced, under performing product. I would encourage anyone in the market for a good pair of desktop speakers to listen to the brands I list at the top of this review. The quality of desktop speakers has risen to a very high level in the last couple of years. Amazingly, the Bose corporation's arrogance has once again produced yet another embarrasing product.
I broke Screwdriver-to-Socket Adapter in this tool kit. Does anyone know if I can just buy that part somewhere? I do not want to pay for whole tool kit. Basically, that little part that holds screws tight in the socket, it broke and fell. Now a screw won't stay in Screwdriver-to-Socket Adapter.
Based on the review "Lame Duck" I think that the writer is a "Lame Brain".. I have operated a small business for the past 12 years with nearly all Mac's, and have never needed to take a Mac to a service technician.. This new G5 is the fastest and easiest machine to use yet.. For the record, we still have a 10 year old Quad 610 Mac for accounting that has never needed service, aside for adding some memory and a larger hard drive which any 4th grader could do..The office presently has 5 Mac's and one Windows XP machine.. The Windows machine which is only handling faxes and UPS software requires more maintenance restarts to keep it working than all the Mac's combined! We have one Mac that is 3 years old, that we use as a server for all the sales machines.. It runs 24-7, and has not been turned off for the past 6 months, and then only because we needed to move it, and blow out a hand full of dust.. Frankly I am in business to sell other products, and can't afford to be bothered with the high maintenance required by the popular neighborhood machines.. Perhaps the writer of "Lame Duck" should actually try a Mac..
i totally envy how Philips took an enormous dump on KiSS' profits with this bad boy. almost 100% of the functionalty (sans network port, but who cares) at 10% of the cost! you can't beat this thing.i've noticed that a lot of people are pissy about the supposed neglect of DVD-R. let me tell you right off the bat, it works. flawlessly. i think what most people's problems are coming from is that they're buying princos off of ebay and expecting them to work. hey, you get what you pay for, and if you want to use flimsy media on your important backups and movies, you can watch them on your computer.i threw everything i had handy at it- vcds work, svcd is supported but i didn't try it (tried an m2v, didn't recognize the extension..stupid me.), mpeg1 .mpg's work fine, divx's (AND XVID, YES.) work great, etcetera. tried a cd with both avi's and .mpg's.. absolutely pristine. i think this thing even supports .wmv's, i saw a windows icon next to a file on an old cd i burned, i don't remember if i tried it or not. not that that's a big deal, if you use windows media codecs then there's something wrong with you in the first place, but it's a nice little addition to have anyway..to the customer below with the gelatinous looking movie: 800kb/s? are you serious? ever heard the term sh** in sh** out? the only 800kb/s's i have are the vhs's i've backed up that i could care less about other than fitting onto one cd.on the other hand, the menus ARE a bit clumsy. especially the file browser, which stutters a bit and can be a pain.. and the character cutoff point is kind of trite as well. both extremely small prices to pay for this slim and sexy beast.just be happy you no longer have to pay $300 and up for an earlier-named piece of junk that apparently crashes more often than windows ME ever collectively did..pick this up while you can. i was lucky to find the last one, they're literally flying off the shelves at wal-mart.
Very easy to use, the software is excelent and you can afford to have as many disks you want. Compared with the price of flash memory is 1 to 10 difference, one disk is 10$. Also the design is cool.
Purchased for Asus G73SW which not only has huge screen but also a giant footprint by design. Easily holds the laptop... plus another laptop, 3 laptop adapters, large external drive, SLR camera and several lenses, clothes, snacks, several books including two 1,000+ page technical books... You get the picture. I'm actually confident that I could put so much stuff in this thing that I would rip the handle off when I picked it up! Furthermore, it was actually comfortable even loaded as described here!Overall, very satisfied with the purchase. I have a few concerns about the construction as it just feels like it isn't as tough as my old Targus bag, but then again how much weight should one really be throwing in there. For the price, and the unbelievable amount of space, you can't go wrong. I would recommend this bag if you have a giant laptop, or if you have a smaller laptop but need to carry tons of extra stuff at the same time... perhaps like a college student or something like that.
These earphones have perfect sound quality and most importantly they stay in your ear while you run! I have tried other headphones, but these are easily worth the cost. Since my personal purchase I have bought them twice as a gift. I will warn you to make sure you're careful with them. The earbud will unclip from the wiring.
I love Polarizer lens. I have now bought one for each of my lens. Now I am ready to shoot any time anywhere.
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.
I have an iPod photo, and had been using a nice set of Panasonic earbuds. They had great response and range for earbuds. These Sennheisers are a significant improvement.-Similar range and response, from what my amateur ear can tell.-Way better fit in my ears, so the sound from the earbud is much more effective. I can listen in the same environment as before (whether outside running or inside on noisy rowing machine) with volume set significantly lower.-Plug fits much more securely in the iPod, so I get far fewer "pause" interuptions than I used to get when the Panasonic's plug would slip a bit in the iPod. I don't know if this is an iPod quirk or a Panasonic earbud quirk, but it was a problem. Now problem solved.Two minor drawbacks to the Sennheisers:- that green is bright and, to me, ugly. Doesn't bother me much what I look like working out, though.- the cord is long, and splits into uneven cords running to the earpieces. It's longer than it needs to be, and flops a bit. Not very annoying.
I like it very much. It is a simple way to hear my mp3 in my car and my office. Range is good. No interference at all. And if I do get interference (which it is almost never), I just up my mp3 volume and that's it, no more interference. Battery seems to last a long time. The manual says 14 hr, but I am yet to get to 14 hr of usage. In the office I have it plugged in to a wall socket adapter (I am using an old adaptor from an old Samsung cellular I had). I like the it can work with either batteries or wall adapter. If I go to a party or reunion I just put in a new battery, recharge my mp3, and I am the the music of the party. Using regular alkalyne battery last longer that with other rechargeable fm transmitter. Other transmitters that have rechargeable batteries only last a few hours. With this one I have 14 hrs of music. More than enough for a party.The only thing I wish it had is an adaptor to plung it in to my car's cigarrete ligther. The other withdraw I have is that it doesn't have a way to clich-in the cable. But overall, I like very much and I'm planning on buying another for my wife.
This HDMI cable works for me. its low cost and working with my TV. I will surely recommend this product.
I purchased the first alert 2.4 ghz black &amp; white wireless camera survellence system, bought an extra camera. Please save your money, they say it has nightvision, all I see is the night! It's so picky with the antennas that it reminded me of rabbit ears on a t.v. and there are lines that go throughout the screen, it's not clear. It does ok, in daylight but forget nite time. It isn't weather resistent either, I bought mine through HSN and they wouldnt take it back because it was past 60days, I bought it in winter and didn't try it out right away.
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 pen I was sent is not even the correct product. Not made by Belkin. May have 4 functions, but they are not the same as advertised.The pen I received has a stylus, pen, led and laser. No pencil at all. Which was the major reason I ordered this item in the first place.Even if this item was what I ordered, the laser doesn't work properly.I am emailing the company "Ebuy Always" to see if the product can be replaced. Do order if you want the product described.
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.
I'm very satisfied with the purchase of this cable modem and have had no problem with it so far. Easy to install/set-up, unobtrusive looking, and so far speeds are very reliable ( using Charter Broadband ). I run several true speed tests each week and the modem works well with my service, providing speeds at least as high as the cable company promises. I've always had confidence in the Motorola brand of products and have owned many different electronics items made by the company, so chose this modem over others I had not had experience with. Don't know what more you can say about a modem. It works, it's great, I'm happy.
These are great! Many over the ear phones don't allow for much adjustment for head size, but these can accommodate a wider range than most. In addition, each ear cup can swivel independently. I've used them for many years now, primarily while running. They fold up somewhat for storage. I've owned several of them, and only once did one go bad--a wire going into the cups came loose. Hours of sweat on the foam cups hasn't hurt them. I can't speak about sound quality, because of all the noise I generate running and breathing gets in the way of fine discrimination. They fit, they last, they are comfortable.
The product was in excellent conditions. I am going to enjoy it a lot. Thank you very much. Better than described!!!!
I love these wireless headphones! They were a breeze to setup and a joy to use!
This guy is a marvel, like a big stalwart friend, always there boosting the richness of the sound.Don't know how I ever got along without him.Yes, this sub-woofer is a male, and probably Russian.Maybe named Boris, good and loyal.
Awesome remote with only 1 negative and a ton of positive items. First the one negative is that in order to set it up you MUST have an internet connection. If you can get past this, then the remote is great. The positives include never having to worry about batteries. Once all your devices are setup you can setup activities. I press the DVD activity button and it turns my AV receiver on and to the correct settings, changes the TV to the correct settings and turns on the DVD player. All with the press of just on button. I can't really say if it is kid proof, I haven't let them even touch it yet. They break every remote they touch. Overall a great remote and a good deal at $150.00, which is what I got mine for.
does the job great and gives a really nice fisheye effect. yes, the edges are A LITTLE bit blurry but come on, if you're looking for perfect, sharp pictures you should not even be looking at a 20 dollar extension that's not even an actual lens. I feel like most of the people who gave this product a bad review just had way too high expectations. my pictures are turning out excellent and i'm having a lot of fun with it. I definitely recommend this since fisheye lenses are super expensive.. this is a perfect alternative for experimentingPros:- shipment came in in two days, secured very thoroughly (the lens was in a cute little leather bag in a box and in another big box with plastic bubbles to protect it).- pictures turn out great!- focuses automatically with your camera- product came with a 58mm adapter ringCons: (these are really really small cons, i still give the product 5 stars)- the lens cap doesn't go on as smoothly as regular lens caps there's no release buttons on it you kind of have to just pull it off and push it on- the part that connects to the lens is where you attach the lens cap and it's kinda loose- the product didn't come with instructions so i'm a little confused with the Macro setting?- the adapter ring can get stuck and be a little hard to take off but if you just put a rubberband around it and then twist it off it loosens no problem- some people said their shipment came with both a 58mm adapter ring AND a 52mm. i only got a 58mm, i would have liked a 52mm for my other lens but i'm not gonna knock off a star, at least they gave me one to begin with hahait looks like there's a lot of cons with my review but those are just little things to me, i would buy this again if i had to
Bought this to replace my linksys router. (Many folks had commented on linksys dropping connection frequently). This one has NEVER dropped since I set it up - over a month/2 month period.
used them in the UK, Ireland, and France and had zero problems. They worked perfectly. They are cheap, and look like they will break easily, but I don't beat them up.
This is my first digital camera and I love it. The quality of the pictures is great, very, very clear and sharp. Not only is it very easy to transfer pictures into your computer with the camera dock (which also recharges your batteries) but I love the way you can then improove your pictures, adjust the size, color, even make them black &amp; white if you like, make slide show. I did purchase 128 MB CompactFlash Card, the 8 MB Card was not enough. The pictures on the web make the camera look larger then it really is, it is nice and compact, easy to fit in your purse (or pocket).
quality sound is good. ergonomic design is fair enough. it is the perfect complement for a laptop!
Due to every fault of my own I wound up having to send this Vantec enclosure back. The fact is that I got confused and simply bought the wrong case. In all fairness to Vantec this enclosure appeared to be very well made.The truth is the simplest way to handle ordering one of these enclosures is to call Vantec customer service or tech support. This is something that I did after I bought the case and then wished that I had done it before.The Vantec customer service technician was very easy to work with and the whole process was very quick. He simply asked me for the model number of the hard drive that I wanted to put into the enclosure.I gave it to him and in seconds he was able to tell me what case I was supposed to get and of course, the one I got was wrong. Unfortunately I spent about an hour with this enclosure trying to figure out how it was going to work with my 2 1/2 inch hard drive after I put it in an adapter cradle that I bought from Silverstone.The hard drive was a Western Digital "My Passport Elements SE" 1 TB. What it all comes down to is my lack of doing the research I should have done more carefully before quickly snatching up what I thought I needed.All that said, this enclosure is a very well-made enclosure and I strongly recommend it. I was impressed with its craftsmanship and ease-of-use. And the customer support was very good as well. In the future, I have no doubt I will once again look to Vantec for enclosure when I need one.
This item has been a good product. It is easy to setup and has given good service. I recommend it.
I received one of these for Christmas and loved it so much I bought one for my niece's wedding gift. It works well to add carrots, or radishes to a salad even for just two of us and is easy to clean. It works better for cheese than any other grater I have used.
I bought this mouse to replace my Microsoft Wireless Mouse.While it's a comfortable mouse, it either has transmission problems (wireless), sleep problems(too much battery saving), or doesn't like my desktop (laminate).It will just not respond to movement or buttons until I shake it, or move it to different area.At first I thought it was me, or the desk was too shiny? or something. Now I'm convinced it's the mouse.When I swap in another Logitech wireless mouse, it works fine.
You get exactly what you order. No useless packaging to help raise the cost, not fluff of spending extra money on a name. You order it, you get it and it works perfectly. Don't get suckered at the big stores anymore and pay the ridiculous prices.
This item works as advertised. Do not be fooled. They work like a charm! Great price!Great Value! Do not over pay for the same product!
This is the biggest buying mistake I ever made. After a year of complete frustration I pitched in the garbage. Sherwood should refund everyones money and pay them extra for their inconvenience.
A couple of years ago when going over the spec sheet for my new car, for the life of me I could not figure out WHY they would put a *tape deck* in a 2008 Magnum; when I went to have a new fancy GPS touch screen stereo installed, I quickly found out why the tape deck is there. The stereo cost about $1K by itself but the install was going to take 3-4 hours and some spendy parts and a new faceplate for the dash so the total would be an additional estimated $600. To this day that darn stereo sits in a box deprecating. So *that's* why they put in a tape deck!A trip to Walmart and $12 later I was playing my iPod on the way home. I'm not an audiophile but this sounds great to me; no static, skips, clicks or weirdness. Sounds just as good as if I were playing a CD.Pleased with this purchase and highly recommended.
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.
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.
HAD THIS PRODUCT FOR A MONTH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY AS I WENT TO CHARGE MY POD THE CHARGER STARTED TO SHORT OUT, SPARKING AND EVERYTHING. NOT WORTH THE PRICE AND NOT A GOOD BUY.
Well this is my first review and I'm doing it because I think Sennheiser is giving a false publicity. It says very cleasr that it has a very good bass respobnse but it does not, although it has a very good sound quality, the bass response is not as 'WOW' as they say, the bass sound is very normalBesides that, they are good, they indeed fit into your ear and the volume control feauture is a nice plus
Impressive. VERY close to photo-lab quality, you'd need a magnifying glass to tell the difference at 4x6. Even then I don't know if you could tell the difference. I'm using a 3.2 Megapixel Sony P7 and the results are phenomenal. Hard to believe given the relatively low price of the unit.My only complaint is that the instructions are a little weak. Also, even though my computer (running XP) recognized the printer when I plugged it into the USB port, I still had to install the CD Rom. No big deal, once I installed I was up and running.Overall-- highly recommended!
This backpack is huge with plenty of storage space. This is a bane and a blessing. On one side, I can carry my 17 inch laptop, plus all the stuff I need to go with it, but on the other hand, it starts to weigh a ton. Plenty of compartments for accessories and the likes.
I have purchased several mouses ( mice?) and wireless keyboards and tested them all against this model . I found the comfort mouse and keyboard truly the most comfotable and easy to use . Well worth its price . I use it with my laptop and my desk top and love the feel of the keys as well as the acuracy of the mouse to respond to touch . It does not over shoot or work slower than your manuavering . It feels amazing . I compare using this model over all others like driving a sports SUV over a honda . It just feels smooth, quick , quiet and comfortable. Logiteck makes the best products - hands down!
You will end-up waiting it for loooooooong time...If you are planing for specific event...plan to order a month earlier....
I have had this transmitter for over a week now and am very happy. It took me awhile to find a good radio station in my area to tune to, but now that I've found one, I never have to change it. I bought this unit mainly for handsfree calling using my iPhone 4 through my radio speakers. Everyone I speak with says they can hear me very clearly and I can hear them as well. It's also super easy to connect via blue tooth - if I can figure it out, anyone can. When I'm listening to music through itunes on my phone and a call comes in, the music will pause, will allow me to take the call, and then resume my music when the the call is done. The only downsize, and it's small, is sometimes when I connect my iphone to the charger through the transmitter, I get some feedback which can be heard in the back ground when listening to music. It only happens now and again so I'm not sure what the issue is. I've had other FM transmitter in the past, but this one is the best by far!
I did not receive the item as it was pictured. The one received was a generic brand. Audio had a lot of static, especially at louder sound levels. It did work, but was unusable. I threw this out because it was worthless to me. Spend the extra money and avoid this item.
There is very little to complain about. This laptop sleeve:- fits a 13" MacBook perfectly,- has enough padding to protect the computer in a suitcase,- has a soft interior to protect the computer from scratches,- is small enough (with MacBook) to pack easily- has smoothly operating zippers (two),- has an internal pad to protect the computer from the zippers, and- has a reasonable price-tag.My only caveats are that it won't fit the power supply too and that the exterior is a soft material that might not stand up to long-term use as a carrying case (it doesn't have handles either). However, it's "just the ticket" for protecting your MacBook in a suitcase.
This is a good light use number pad. General Electric is a good brand. The retractable cord is a great idea for traveling because your cords don't get tangled. The number keys are small as is common for this type of device. For the money it's a good value as long as it is for light use. For heavy business use I suggest Logitech cordless number pad.
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.
This product is super basic. Bought it to calibrate my LED TV; adjustments from the video can easily be made by eye using the basic adjustments... It tries to calibrate things like brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and a couple of other basic picture options.... Don't waste your money on this for calibration - go with something a little more advanced.
I live in an apartment and wanted to limit the sound while watching movies at night so as not to annoy neighbors. I'm not picky. I have a cheap computer monitor with HDMI and some cheap computer desktop speakers.I'm an audio engineer so I was about to spend 100 bucks on a normal rack compressor. Why not? But this thing, as cheap as it was, seemed worth the risk. I'm not picky, right? Well, this thing is in a dump somewhere now and I have an Alesis rack compressor in front of my speakers. :)The problem with compressing audio for video is that low frequencies like explosions, booms or a kick drum in the background music, aren't as perceivable to our ears but are extremely loud in actual energy. They trigger this thing to reduce the volume drastically right when you're trying to hear the dialogue.Audio gear nerds: There are no adjustments - not even on the circuit board. The compression threshold is set too low. There is no makeup gain so you must turn your speakers up to ridiculous - hence the hiss some mentioned. The attack rate is ketchup slow and the release rate is molasses slow. It's less "pump and breath," more "pummel and break wind." If you're gonna to do this then you need fast attack, fast release and adjustable threshold. A cheap Alesis or Behringer rack compressor does fine. Ok, enough nerd talk.Don't. Just don't. Thank me later.
THIS TV WOULD BE PERFECT IF IT WAS RECEIVING HD SIGNALS ALL THE TIME.WHEN IT IS ON JUST REGULAR TV, IT IS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE OLD STYLETUBE TV IT REPLACED. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OFRECEPTION IN THAT RESPECT!
I have had this printer for about a year. It is excellent. I have not had one single problem. and I would highly recommend it.The print quality is excellent and it prints very quickly. I print quite a bit and have not had any problems when I print large quanities. It is a great value. The new printer comes with a full, regular size toner rather than a starter toner. So that also adds to its value.
I bought this DVD player new in November of 2001. It lasted until August of 2002. It just decided one day that the tray wasn't going to open. I opened up the unit and unjammed the tray locking mechanism by sliding it to the right with my finger. The unit immediately opened and gave me my disc. It worked for a week and did it again. So I unplugged it and haven't used it since.I don't like the idea of paying this much for something and it only last 10 months. When I contacted Thompson Consumer Electronics I was told that the parts were still covered, but I would have to pay over $100 in shipping and labor to get it fixed. That's when I saw the price of the unit was now $98 at Wal-Mart.As much as I liked the features of the player I can't recommend it due to the short life span. I admit I watch a DVD nearly every day, but I would think that it would hold up better.
One, it's BIG on screen size. Two, the bezel is NOT BIG. Three, it pivots. Four, DVI.Five, it is CHEAPER than than you think. Dell has a $16 billion agreement with Samsung, which includes sharing of LCD technology.Hence, the Dell 1900FP *IS* the Samsung 191T....If you are considering this monitor, go down to CompUSA and watch a movie on it. See if you notice the "ghosting". Ask them to connect it to a real computer there, and test it out yourself. They'll do it if they think they're getting a sale, it's pretty easy you'll find.
I ordered this reel lawn mower for our 500 square feet of grass in the backyard. We have a very small amount of grass so it seemed silly to buy a gas mower for such a small job. The mower arrived an amazing two days after I placed my order! It was in its original box packed well inside an amazon.com box. Set up took about 15 minutes. I needed my husband to help when it came to attaching the lower parts of the handle as it took one person manhandling the metal, which has a little bit of flex, into position for while I put the screw through and threaded onto the nut to pull both pieces together. It's a tight fit and I don't see how you could do it without a strong person to hold it in place for you! Then I needed him to also use brute strength to flex the metal onto the posts at the top of the mower. Once the handle was attached, it was great! I used it immediately and the grass flowed easily off the back of the mower with every pass. I left it at the highest setting which works well for us in the desert since it helps the grass retain moisture. So far, I think this mower was a great choice for our purposes.
I just got this little mouse for my laptop, because it's compact and wireless. The mouse runs on a single AA battery, and should last for a while. I run my mouse in a Linux envoirment, and everything works right out of the box.My only complaint is the RF mouse does lag - compared to my Logitech dual optical. But compared to other wireless mice, it's very responsive. Though don't expect to do a lot of photo editing or gaming.
This was my first digital camera, I've had it for a year, and I still love it (although I am upgrading to a camera with an underwater accessory case). I wanted a camera with high MP and zoom capability, video with sound was a must, and the price had to be low! I love the picture quality, I have never taken a picture that I didn't like, although the picture will be fuzzy if you move or have a shaky hand (I still like those ones anyway. Artsy, no?). The rotary knob selection is awesome! The interface is very user friendly, even my stone age parents were able to navigate this camera (trust me, that's an amazing feat!). So, I will give it to them when I upgrade. The video feature is awesome, I used it to document my life and paste it on myspace, but the microphone is located right where you would place your left pointer finger when holding the camera - so keep your finger off it when filming or else your sound will get messed up! As Adam said, sometimes the battery beep likes to play tricks on you! It has happened to me three times and it can be very frustrating!! Especially with an impromptu shot! I always carry extra batteries and I only use rechargeable batteries (I buy the cheaper ones), they're a little pricy but they save you SO MUCH MONEY! I have never had any other problems with this camera. This camera is definitely not for the pros, it's for every day use and people who don't know how amazing a picture can be or don't want to pay for a camera with that kind of capability. I threw a silicone skin on it, tossed it, dropped it, and shoved it in every pocket, purse and backpack that I have ...It was my little buddy for a year and I loved it!P.S. I highly recommend silicone skins and screen protectors for cameras!! My camera hasn't a scratch on it.
Another must have to protect your lense. I always from day one of any lense have my tiffen UV installed. A great company and product.
I received a Ceiva for review purposes last year. At the time I did have a slight problem connecting the device; perhaps issues with the phone line, nobody knows exactly. However, it didn't take that long for the problem to resolve. Today was a nightmare!I connected the divice to find that Ceiva deleted all my images because my Ceiva service expired. There is just no need for me to continue with the service since the family seldom if ever utilizes it, regardless those images were in the divice before I connected. There weren't even that many. It took hours for the problem to resolve. Ceiva did not want to accept that I had no intention of renewing my service and I did not intend to lose those photos that I uploaded a year ago when the service was active.Ceiva had no intention of rectifying the situation unless I gave them money, I was adamant that I wanted the problem rectified so they reluctantly agreed to give me a day of free service: with an attitude I might add, to retrieve my old photos. Well here goes another ordeal. It took all day to get Ceiva to re-connect. I mean around four hours of time that I do not have.. I never had this much problem in the past and I had just gotten it connected that day, so I do not feel there was a legit connection problem.Ceiva sells their frames as a service, but then if that is the case don't charge an arm and a leg for the frame. Should a cheap plastic frame cost over $100? Ceiva is a complete rip off.
it better than i thought, not only it looks like a mini vynil, but also with your finger you can feel the texture that mimics the vynil!
An well built piece of electronic equipment. Makes the TX so easy to synchronize with your PC. It should be included with the TX. Very satisfied with its performance
It's an overall decent printer as far as quality goes. I don't print much tho and every time I do (every few weeks) I have to "charge" the ink which in turn uses ink so it eats it up a lot faster and these cartridges aren't too cheap really. If you don't do much printing, I wouldn't recommend it.
works a described. Picture quality is great. But you need external antenna.
First I have to say that I paid $169 for these speakers to use on my gaming pc. I think it was way too much for 5.1 speakers, but everything else I looked at on the market didn't review as good as this set in this price range. With that being said I will say these speakers sound Excellent playing music, playing games, watching movies. The high's are clear, the bass is deep, and the mids are at the right level. I highly recommend these speakers.
it was execellent. I would reccomend it the people that I do know. It came when it said it would.
Do not be tricked by the low cost on this one. Unit does not play Disney DVDs and other titles look pretty bad on my Sony Grand Vega.
So I have seen two pretty bad reviews here and let me tell you, those people are doing something wrong! I have had my Sony Network Walkman for 2 days now and I LOVE IT!!This is my first Mp3 player and being the technology idiot that I am, I was afraid that I would get this thing and it would take me days to figure out how to use it. Well, within 15 minutes I was beginning the process of transfering the better part of my music collection onto this itsy bitsy tiny little thing. It was so easy to use the software. It even came with 5 free music downloads from SonicStage.The thing I am most impressed with is the sound quality. The only songs that suffered any quality (only a little bit) are songs that are copies of songs that are copies of songs that are copies of songs. Understandable. But the rest of them are crystal clear. You can adjust the eq only a little bit, but for me, its enough. I like the bass a little heavy and this player satisfies that.All in all, I believe that I got really got my money's worth. This absolutely a great purchase, I love it, I love it, I love it!
I bought this camera for my 4.5 year old boy. It is fantastic! I also bought a Disney digital camera for my daughter, which is a huge disappointment! The V-Tech has a much larger screen to view, and is much more clear. It has animated accessories you can add to your picture, and it has a game or two??? I didn't know this, but my boy sure found out quick.I highly reccomend the V-Tech, just wish I kept my receipt for the other one to switch that one out!
as it name states its a pyle, a pile of total crap do not waste your money on this turd
I carried theLowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)all over Europe and absolutely loved it. It carried all of the gear I wanted to travel with plus enough personal items that I could use it as my only carry-on. And the hidden all-weather cover zipped into the bottom of the bag was wonderful. (It's also very easy to overlook so examine the pack carefully when you first get it.)I use a Canon Rebel T1i with an 18-270mm Tamron lens plus a 17-85mm Canon lens. If your camera gear is larger than that, you might want to look at the 300AW.
This Digital SLR is the most incredible camera I've ever used. I was a SLR user, big into Minolta in the 90's. Sony seemed the way to go to be able to use my old Minolta lenses. Well, I am not disappointed that I went with my gut and bought this Nikon. The quality is second to none. The shutter lag is non-existent. It starts up in less then a half second. Is light weight and super comfy. I also bought the 55-200mm lens here on Amazon, with the VR (vibration reduction)and it is a great addition to the camera (remember you can't get the VR with the kit lens that can be bought with this camera. So, stay away from that as the VR zoom lens is a much better compliment to the Nikon D40x. And 10megs is incredible and the reviews in all the magazines are true... "this camera is the baby GENIUS".
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.
Bought this memory for my ailing 2007 Macbook, which had been running slowly for months. Installed it with the help of a tech-savvy friend (though installation was easy enough that I could probably have done it myself). Now my computer is up and running, and it feels like a whole new machine! Arrived promptly, works great, no complaints.
Bought this WD5000AAKS in 12/2008 for $58. It is $97 in 12/2011 ?Do hard drive prices actually increase over time?This drive has worked flawlessly in my desktop PC as a secondary data drive with much activity.PC is running almost 24/7 since I installed the drive it in 2008.Western Digital drives run a little hotter than Seagate drives (my experience), so ensure there is proper cooling.I operate the PC with no desktop cover on, so heat from the drive radiates out of the box with no problem.
I bought this refurbished camera to replace our original one of the same type. The refurbished works just as well as the new one did.
As a non audiophile I am impressed by the ease of setup. Finding the right XP settings is the biggest headache. I am recording my 2nd LP while writing this. After one glitch of the belt slipping off the turntable everything is working as advertised. Splitting into tracks seems difficult but at least my 40 year old jazz records can live a little longer.
I used this product on my Honda Odyssey 2002. This casue the SRS light lit on. I brought the van to Honda Dealer and they said this took away the power from the vehicle that cause the SRS module failure. The cost to repair may upto $800.I plan to return this product to Amazon.What is the return process?Thanks,Peter
If you are looking for a stuff as laptop's cooler, it is a right choice. It definitely solved my problem.
TV Ears 2.3 MHz System - Wireless Headphones - Complete SystemThis product has good volumn but sound is disappointing. I have been unable to get rid of the static in the background. I can hear the voices but that static in the background is annoying, and I am returning the product.Nini
I bought the Mac Vision MP3 Player because, since I wasn't certain how much I would actually use it, I didn't want to invest much money. This philosophy didn't work, because I ended up purchasing an Ipod within 2 weeks of receiving the plastic Mac Vision. Why? (1) The Mac Vision's music quality is very poor: It sounds like the static you get when your radio isn't tuned correctly. As I purchased this for listening to music, it SHOULD provide music quality better than an old eight-track. (2) Although I knew the amount of songs it would hold was limited, I didn't realize what an absolute inconvenience that would be.Bottom line...this item showed me what I DIDN'T want in an MP3 player, and that I should have purchased an Ipod in the first place. (The one I bought meets my needs entirely--holds hundreds of songs and photos: It cost under $75 from a local SuperStore.) They are the #1 selling players in the U.S for a reason: The music quality is a crisp stereo sound; the number of songs you can load is amazing (even w/1MB of storage); the "wheel" used to manuever through the menus is SO user-friendly; album covers & photos can be added to music w/ease; the text and graphics are a huge asset; it is made of wafer-thin metal that looks really sharp; and on and on.Don't waste your money on this cheap quality immitation, you will be disappointed. Put the money toward something you can actually use and enjoy.
I paired this receiver with a Bose Acoustimass 10 speaker system for excellent sound performance. I especially like the MAcc feature for balancing speaker output levels.
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.
This is awesome you can buy so many things with 1600 points with this I got sonic the the hedgehog 4 and alot of other stuff I reccomend this.
This camera was purchased for our newspaper. It does even more than we expected it to. A great product creating marvellous pictures and sound especially when we video a local symphony orchestra.
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.
I recently had to cross the country during a long 2 week business trip. I used the MyGuide 3050 in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, etc. It worked very well and I was able to get around without having to print out pages from Mapquest for every city. I feel it was a great purchase. My only complaint is that Amazon charged around $300.00. I later found it for $250.00 at Comp USA.
This portable DVD player has been great for both travel (car) & home use and we've used it for almost 3 years. Both adults & kids have used it heavily & the only thing that has broken is the splitter for the headphones. Easy to use.
I want to start by saying that I really did like this bag for a long time. It was very comfortable. It was quick and easy to get my camera out when I needed it. My only problem is that the zipper blew out on it. The stitches of the right side corner of the "U" in the zipper blew out first after a few months, then after about a year the left side corner went as well. Sadly this is not the first time I've seen this happen in this model.
I don't know if the product I received is finicky or defective, but I have tried it on multiple iPod Mini's and the result is the same...very touchy. It will work if you plug and unplug it enough times to get it "just right", but if you move the iPod after you have it "just right" you might knock it out of alignment and it stops working. It's a great idea, and I really hoped it would work, it could be great for the car.
I bought it online and within a minute I got my code, for me it was much faster and more convenient than going to the store.
I ordered this box two months in advance so I would have it for Labor Day. Accorcing to Amazon, item was in stock but the shipping kept getting pushed back because it "wasn't in stock". Once Labor came and went without it, I cancelled the order.I can't review the product because I never got it. I CAN say don't always rely on getting products through Amazon by a certain date.
Worked great for 6 months. Now it doesn't. I sure wish I had read these reviews before buying. :(
This machine should only be purchased as an entertainment center. Other than for casual use, unless they are able to resolve their software problems, it is unusable as a computer.I just purchased a W600G and find it difficult to adjust to the keyboard. The keys are too flat. It was cleary designed for beauty - not functionality. Because the keyboard is attached to the screen, you must move the entire machine to make angle adjustments and you cannot adjust its rake. For the money the keyboard should be detachable (certainly a slot-in device can be designed. Additionally, for this price the CD/DVD dive is flimsy. Its design makes it difficult to insert and press home discs without flexing the drive.That is the good news.The bad news is software and service.THe machine is three days old and from the first moment the software failed. As yet nothing is plugged into the computer and no software has been added. Yet programs such as Explorer were unable to close causing the computer to restart, the crucial recovery program which enables you to produce back up CD and DVD's refused to write to the disc, (the drive worked perfectly for all other uses), and the computer has closed down on its own. Although the software- based restore option worked, that option is no longer available because the software cannot find its resore partition on the hard drive. Only the Sony program was able to erase discs, not Word.These problems persisted despite reformatting the drive using the option in the recovery program that operates without discs.Sony's service's response to all of this after over four weekend hours on the phone with various service representatives, was that my software has become currupted by the loading of hardware drivers (such as printer drivers). When I informed them this was unlikely and that in any event, they must have failed to remember that I had not yet attached any hardware to the computer, they politely but firmly told me I had to purchase a back up CD.It should be noted, that unless my drive was factory formatted with a currupted image, (highly unlikely), Sony's master software may be defective and/or suffer from built-in conflicts with some of the other third party software loaded on the computer by the factory.Service is unable to help with software. They refer you to the manufacturer of third pary software. With respect to Sony software they refer you to the online help line. If you have hardware problems you will end up mailing the fragile computer to a sevice center. If you purchase the very expensive on site warranty, you will still be dealing with the same folks. If you require replacement software, even if you are unable to produce your own back-up disc because of software defects, you will be told software replacement is not covered by the warranty. If you you object, although your computer may only be days old, you will be told to carefully read your warranty.Therefore, do not buy this product unless you are prepared to live without support. It often takes a considerable period of time to raise service from the dead and unless you are very very lucky you will end up speaking with a perfectly nice man or woman from India whose understanding of English is limited (they communicate with you in much the same manner as does computer voice recognition). They are often difficult to understand. Worse, they have no understanding of the product. They read from information screens that tell them what to tell you and constantly ask you to give them time to check your records, the database etc. Each time, you are put on hold for interminable periods of time. In the end, unless it is the most basic of problems, you will be told they have to escalate you to the next level of service. You may then, after a very long hold, be able to speak with an American, but he too will be bereft of knowledge.If you require service, go with a less attractive computer - entertainment center. I have just been told they are out there at the same price with far better specs.In all other respects the 600G is a fine piece of industrial design.I am returning mine within the 30 day period (from date of shipment!).Stanley Deutsch
When I bought this, I couldn't find any reviews, but gave it a chance since my original camcorder battery could not longer hold a charge. This battery works great, including working with my camera's (Sony CCD-TRV65) metering system. Took it on an overseas trip and shot many hours of video on a single charge. If you want an inexpensive, long life battery replacement for your Sony, then this is it.
I use mine every other day and it always gets the job done! It does exactly what I want it to do..its awesome..if you have fine hair on your face...please buy it girls! Trust me I'm a perfectionist and I know good quality..its worth the money!
I bought this +2 diopter to allow a Canon 10-22mm lens to work in an 8.5-inch diameter dome port for underwater shooting. For this purpose, it works very well. The lens apears to be of high quality, and it produces crisp images. The outside of the lens is convex (curves outward), so the lens cap cannot be installed on the diopter.
I've had my Nikor 12 - 24 for about 8 years without a filter on the front. Simply never took the time to purchase one this size. A year ago I took a fall down a steep embankment and broke the sunshade that did provide protection for the lens (limited) When I ordered the replacement lens hood I added this filter. I haven't shot with it since I placed the filter on the lens so the jury is still out on that part.But the quality of the filter and ease of mounting it to the lens is what I want to see in a filter.
Fast and easy way to buy Microsoft points.Received the code instantly when I checked out. Couldn't have been easier.This is how I will be buying MS Points from now on.
I installed this card in a pentium 75 in less than 2 minutes. I booted down, put it in and boom. It was there. Works EXCELLENT with linux as well! I also installed one in my windows 2000 server. Had to download the drivers but works excellent through my cable/dsl router. They keep up to date drivers and linksys has some nice products.
This is a very handy gadget, and you can't beat the Amazon price. The setup software is very intuitive; I set up our amp, satellite receiver, iPod, Xbox 360, and CD/DVD player very quickly. If a component requires a little extra tweaking (as did our satellite receiver), the software gives detailed instructions about exactly how to do it. If you want to customize the display buttons to perform certain commands for certain activities, you need a moderate level of computer/AV proficiency and maybe an hour or two. It's pretty painless.Once it's set up, technophobes really just need to hit "activities" to bring up their choices, punch the button they want (watch TV, listen to FM radio, play a DVD, etc), and then use normal remote buttons, which are clearly marked. Hitting "off" turns all the components off. If something doesn't work, you hit "help" and the remote figures out the problem.I think the icons and text are perfectly easy to read, and the buttons are easy to use. I don't have bifocals or giant fingers, though. The remote lights up nicely when you pick it up; it's sized reasonably and easy to operate. There's really nothing to quibble with.For the first time, visitors to our house will be able to watch movies or TV independently. Highly recommended.
I use it with a Mac computer, all I had to do is plug the Pyro AV Link to the firewire port and plug my analog video to the Pyro AV Link. Very simple to use.My only annoyance that sometimes it switches from Analog input acceptance to Digital all by itself, not sure if there is something that triggers this. But a light in the front (red - Analog and blue - Digital) pretty much indicates that and switching is as easy as touching a botton on the ADS Pyro.Great Product, unbeatable price.
This was my first purchase of my own from amazon. Very good lens.It's very light, I don't even want to use my other one (18-135mm) since this one is so tiny and cute.The only con would be that it doesn't zoom in or out, so all the photos appear to be extra close, otherwise 5+ product.Thank you Canon!!!:)
The item was materially different from the seller's description.Seller's description:The "no frills" approach to a comfortable and functional neck strap is what OP/TECH USA offers in the E-Z COMFORT STRAP . The slim design and easy-to-use connection system make this a great strap for binoculars and cameras. It combines high quality neoprene, top grade leather and 3/8" webbing to give you a simple, yet comfortable strap. Getting down to basics without sacrificing quality is what the E-Z COMFORT STRAP is all about.This is NOT what I received. The straps I received had hard sharp edges which were extremely uncomfortable. This made them unusable. Also, the end pieces were too thick to fit the standard rings on my Nikon binoculars.I had purchased them with "Free" shipping. When I returned them at my expense, the seller refunded my purchase price LESS a shipping charge. The seller refused to reconsider. When I contacted Amazon.com under their "a-to-z guarantee", I was told that Amazon.com the items I received were not different from the seller's description. Incredible.
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
Construction: GoodFitting: A little tight to the lens. After continuous use, it got its perfect fitting.Replacement credibility: Looks and feels just like the original at a lot lesser cost.
I needed these cables to get the most out of my new 1080p tv. These cables were $55 each at BB and CC, but Amazon blew them out of the water. I will always check Amazon before buying elsewhere.
in general this is a reasonably nice mp3 player. There are some negatives however..1. the touchpad: this thing is kind of wierd sometimes, it would be nice if the play/stop/select/back things were buttons as opposed to bein part of the touch pad as they do not always work as expected (having to push the button several times for it to work).2: Battery: if you only use this player for a few minutes at a time (say for 20 minutes one day and 30 minutes another) your battery life will be FAR shorter than 12 hours. it will probably be about 3-4 hours as the device goes into standby mode for several hours after getting turned off, using a fair amount of battery power.3. freezing: sometimes the unit will freeze up when turning it on, requiring you to take the battery out and resetting the device.there are several amazing features worth considering as well.1. compatibility with subscription services: for $15 a month you can get an almost unlimited supply of music from napster/yahoo/rhapsody.. sure beats 99cents a song from the (in my opinion) overrated iTunes.2. removable storage capability: you can choose to make this device a "flash drive" in sizes of 128mb;256mb;512mb;1gb;1.5gb;2gb;3gb;4gb... a very nice feature if you need a remote storage device if you don't need the full 6 gigs for music.3.FM radio: while the antenna is not very strong, the FM radio tuner is a nice addition to this unit.4. PIM functionality: sync with your outlook calender to keep track of things on the go.this device is deffinatly worth considering for someone who is interested in a subscription based music store and doesn't mind owning something other than an "iPod" which is quite overrated in my opinion....
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 purchased two of these mice. One worked as expected, with full functionality. The other didn't. On the defective mouse, the scroll wheel worked, the right button worked intermittently, but the pointer wouldn't move. The defective mouse didn't work (same behavior) on two different computers (one XP and the other Windows 7). The "working" mouse was functional on both computers.When I contacted Microsoft, I learned that the "product id" was "expired" and that it would cost me $35 to even speak with support.I'm going to purchase a non-Microsoft mouse.
I give this item five stars for price, ease of installation, and functionality. Reading the reviews and knowing ahead of time that I might need to try a couple of things proved invaluable. After reading all the other reviews, I knew that if it didn't work on the first try then to change the jumper location. It worked perfect on the second try. Many other reviewers said their drives just float unsecured in the enclosure but my 300 GB Western Digital drive had holes that lined up perfectly on the narrow sides (top and bottom). What I didn't know is that a plastic slider conceals the screw holes. I found this by accident. After removing both sliders, I saw the two holes on each side and lined them up with my drive. Now I'm locked and loaded and all data is now backed up thanks to my now-external hard drive.
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
It did not work with my Magellan Roadmate 2200T. The add did not specify that it only works for older models. I had to buy a new adapter.
I have used it for two months and I just love this mouse. You can get this for the half price of other brand name optical mouse, however, you could expect the same feel and function of the expensive optical mouse from this mouse. Only one drawback is that drivers are included in the floppy disk, not CD-ROM. Easy to set up and works great.
I've had no problems with this product. Just plug it in and go. Especially love the battery saving feature on this mouse. It was worth the money. ($30)
There seems to be a huge gap between cheap tripods and expensive ones. The Manfrotto 785B fills that gap. It combines the tripod and head in a relatively light weight and very versatile set that holds a somewhat heavy DSLR securely. It fit in my camera backpack (after some rearranging) making it a standard part of my gear. I'm a happy camper!
I have owned backlight stands in the past and have found them to be very useful in certain situations and almost essential for studio portraiture. I have owned Bogen/Manfrotto stands of all sorts in the past but I have been wanting some lighter-weight stands for field work. I have 3 of theWestcott 7.0-Foot standsand I really like them. They are easy to pack and carry and are reasonably well made. I decided to add this little guy to my portable lighting kit. All-in-all it is what I expected and wanted. It's light-weight but not flimsy or cheap feeling and it is certainly worth what it costs. My only concern is that I am not sure that I needed it when it's range ends where the 7 foot stand's begins. If I need to go lower than 3 feet it will come in handy, but I seldom need to place a light or a reflector that low. Still, for this price, how can one go wrong.Westcott 750 Photo Basics 7.0-Foot Light StandCowboyStudio 8051 Photo Basics 7.0-Foot Spring Cushied Heavy Duty Light Stand
When buying this product, I had hoped that the various silicone pads would allow the unit fit in my ear easily...well no such luck.The sound is wonderful and the construction looks tough enough for outdoor hiking and biking. But if you have small ears - - look some where else. Guess this will be sold to someone or donated to a friend.I plan to buy the around the neck version PMX70, hope those work and fit better.
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 have a Samsung51&#34; Class Plasma 720p 600Hz HDTV, PN51D430&#34; with only a digital audio output option so I had to purchase a Orei DA34 Digital to Analog Audio Decoder to connect the TV to the Headset's IR transmitter RCA inputs. The room this TV is in has very high ceilings which create echo problems. I used an old 12VDC 200ma power supply to power the IR transmitter. Remember it was designed to wire into a car's electrical system. The first time I tried it we had just put up the Christmas tree and there was a lot of light in the room and I am not sure what else was going on but the unit performed poorly. I took the headsets down to our media room and they work very well with our old Thompson IR headset transmitter as long as I had the headsets set to receive on the &#34;A&#34; band. When the tree went down and I had some time to try again with the IR transmitter everything worked great. It works very well up to the 24ft distance specified and you can still hear thing at 31ft with some static. Once you have a clear view of the transmitter, the headsets on &#34;A&#34; band, and the position of the transmitter adjusted for your setup it works great.
Camera came in and is in better shape than I was expecting. Also it had a card for storing pictures and a battery which I was not expecting for the price I payed. Thank you again.
With internet speeds increasing every day and the size of files increasing we purchase these Gigabit switches to boost our network. All of our machines have 10/100/1000 ethernet connections so we thought it was silly to have our current 10/100 switches slow us down. We files share from a local machine on the network and as the hard drive has filled up we have noticed a small lag when going to open or gain access to files. This switch has a nice durable metal casing and keeps a nice low profile as to not get in the way. The link lights are a great help. We love D-Link and will continue to purchase their products.
The bottom line is "this is a piece of junk." Last night my wife and I watched a movie, but this morning, the machine will not work. After you power up, a word flashes across the display that says "protection." This is not covered in the owner's manual nor will Toshiba help you. My machine did not even make it two years. Toshiba should be ashamed of themselves for selling such junk. I should have stuck with Sony products. I will never buy another Toshiba prodect again. The cost to get it repaired is almost as much as a new system. D0 NOT BUY THIS SYSTEM. I'm inclined to say don't buy any Toshiba product because of their poor customer service. Never again.
Despite the current fad for multi-channel audio/video receivers, the majority of people still listen to music with two speakers and only need a two-channel stereo receiver to drive them. As fanatic audiophiles with excellent stereo speakers, my wife and I recently purchased this receiver because of very good previous experience with Yamaha electronics products. This is a superb receiver in all respects. Some people may think that they need more than this receiver's rated power of 50 watts per channel, but Yamaha's power ratings are extremely conservative and this receiver will drive virtually any speakers to deafening levels (which I don't recommend doing). More important than it's ample power is its very low distortion. Yamaha specializes in low distortion products for very clean sound. In addition to robust power and ultra-low distortion the RX-397 has a full complement of controls, plus an easy to use remote. But as a fanatic audiophile another feature, typical of Yamaha, which I particularly appreciate is a button which sends the signal from our CD player (or any other non-phono cartridge input) directly to the amplifier -- bypassing the preamp circuitry, which is not needed except when playing LPs (which most people rarely do these days) -- for the lowest distortion and best signal to noise ratio. There are plenty of slighty less expensive -- and less good -- stereo receivers available, but if you want suberb performance at a moderate price I highly recommend this Yamaha.
I bought this lens after reading all the positive reviews. However, my initial photos with it were very disappointing. I almost stopped using it in favor of my 18-200VR.After some experience and experimentation, I found that my sample was quite soft at 1.8 and the DOF was so shallow that the picture looked odd - for instance the tip of a subject's nose might be in focus but the eyes were blurry.Eventually I learned to step it down to 2.5 or more. I started getting some amazing, fantastic photos. I still find it finicky - quite often with the lighting and subject it produces mediocre photos - and my 18-200 VR is much more reliable in that it will produce a good photo in almost all circumstances. But the 18-200 almost never comes up with the kind of stunning, almost shocking picture that you can't stop staring at. My 50mm/1.8 does that every once in a while when the stars are aligned.
I use Sonic burner program and these discs have worked perfectly fine. Good quality and quantity, perfectly satisfied with this product.
Excellent product - just plug it in and start using it. Shipping was very fast also.
Have used Maha PowerEx equipment for years with no problems so it was easy to order this charger along with four PowerEx low self-discharging 9v batteries. Am not disappointed. If the charging rate could just be adjusted to a 2nd optional & smaller current it would be nice, as that would assure even more longevity for the cells when not in a hurry for fresh ones. The unit gets slightly warm as it's working though this is normal as is the very light "squealing hiss" one hears only if lowering their ears to the unit as it's charging. Low self-discharging NiMH batteries are amazing, they really do store as promoted. Am confident that this charger & these batteries will last for the rest of my life & then some.
My wireless home network needed a boost and this range expander did the trick. I did have a problem with the setup since it didn't work on Windows ME so I used Linksys's on-line chat. The folks at Linksys were very professional and answered every question that I threw at them. We were able to get the device up and running in no time.
I bought this mainly so that I could run Microsoft Robotics Studio simulator. Anything less than an ATI 9400 specs. will not run the simulator due a lack of shaders which the 9550 has. After I installed the card the simulator ran great and I've been very happy with it. The 3D graphics run without any choking and I'm running it on a 1GHz PC with 512MB RAM. I would definitly recommend this card.
First off, I'm pretty savvy when it comes to computers. Figured I could muddle thru any setup. Read all pertinent reviews here in reference to setting up to get a headstart. Once I autoconfigured the unit by pressing the auto-config button, all hell broke loose. The unit assigned itself the same IP as my router! My internet immediately went down and I could not even get into my router via 192.blah.blah. So, I'm sitting there with no internet and no way to access my router. Here's what I did to get everything back to normal.* This is only a way to get your internet back - not to make the Linksys work - PRINT THIS OUT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT YOUR UNIT *1) Plug the Linksys into your router via the provided cable.2) Run the setup disk until the software recognizes the Linksys, in Vista, go directly to the disc and right-click on setup.exe and select "Run As Administrator"(if it fails, take a pen and reset the Linksys by pushing the tip into the 'reset' hole and hold for 5 or so seconds and release - if that doesn't work, unplug/plug back in Linksys and then hold auto-config button down for 5 seconds and release, let it cycle for one minute, rerun software)3) In your browser, goto 192.168.1.240 (default Linksys IP) * note, you may have the internet back at this time, but it's probably thru the Linksys and you'll have the same problem if you power down and back up)4) Change the IP to 192.168.1.241 and save settings. It will reboot. Wait one minute and then type 192.168.1.241 in your browser and you should see the Linksys menu. This means the new IP took.5) UNPLUG THE LINKSYS FROM YOUR ROUTER AND POWER IT DOWN6) Reboot your router.7) You may have to search for wireless networks again on your PC,etc and reconnect.I tried to get the Linksys working 4 times and each time it overtook my router. Even after trying all advice here on amazon and other websites. Changing the IP, SSID, etc - all did not make a difference.This is a horrible product. It's going back and I will NEVER buy a Linksys product again. Really. (amazon needs a zero star category)
I found this product to be very very difficult to set up. Once set up it worked for a few months. I stopped using it for a while and could never get it to communicate with my computer again.I later purchased the linksys access point, WAP54G. It is less expensive, relatively easy to set up (use an Ethernet connection) and works well as both an access point and a repeater (which is what the range expander is supposed to do).I can recommend the WAP54G, it works well in both modes. Based on my experience, I do not recommend the WRE54G.
I was happy for about a year with this, but then one day it just broke and hasn't been able to be fixed or repaired with software, so it's now just a broken piece of junk.
I recently bought this and its my first Laptop, I actually like this Vaio a lot. Nice screen, not too heavy, EXCELLENT PRICE, nice speed & memory and multiple options to play with. The only problem is that without warning the screen goes to the previous page and am not sure what to do with that.otherwise I think its wonderful machine for its price, come on "ITS A SONY"...
Awesome some key board, have always liked Logitech over Microsoft key boards, the Logitech wireless works far better then the Microsoft.
I love having my emap protected. It keeps me safe from cults.
Charger works exactly as advertised. It charges the batteries significantly quicker than the regular charger. The charger also has an LCD screen that allows you to see how much charge the battery has (both graphically and by timer) and how long the battery has remaining to charge (to both normal and full charge). The dimensions of the charger are also fairly small and it weighs next to nothing for a charger that holds two batteries at the same time (which makes it real nice when you have to carry it around on a trip). Overall I am extremely satisfied with this product and highly recommend it.
SB-600 FlashNikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasI love this flash. I have a D300 so I have been using the built in flash but I bought this flash for more power and to use the built in Commander functionality of the D300 to fire this flash remotely for more flexibility and power. I plan on doing more painting with light and Macro photography so getting the flash off the camera is one of my ways to do so. You will need to buy a book or something to learn all about the power of this system. Plan for it and use it.
First, i took the remote out of the box, installed the software, entered model information, and the remote was programmed. It serious took me only about 5-10 minutes and it was fully functional. Then, you can customize everything beautifully and get it just how you like it. It is by far the most reliable remote that i have owned. Never misses a beat. Signal seems to get to the devices very well when you push a button on the remote. I would recommend this remote to anyone. It is worth the money!!
I used to have an Olympus Camedia 4100, and decided to switch to a smaller camera with the same resolution. The performance of this Nikon is really disappointing. In auto-focus mode, photos mostly turn out blurry (which never happened with my old Olympus). The camera does offer different settings for different types of shots (portrait, indoor, outdoor, sunset etc.), but only portrait generally produces crispness comparable to what I am used to.
Ordered online and item arrived well packaged and quite quickly. Very pleased with the service and product. My wife was able to get it operational in no time.
MY IPOD BROKE IN A MONTH. APPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE WORST I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH. THEIR RETURN POLICY IS A REAL PAIN. I HAD TO SPEND OVER FOUR HOURS WITH THEM ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS JUST TO GET THE IPOD RETURN FOR REPAIR. PLUS, THEY WERE VERY RUDE AND NASTY ON THE PHONE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER APPLE PRODUCT EVER AGAIN. IF YOU PURCHASE ONE, JUST PRAY THAT IT WORKS AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEND IT IN FOR REPAIR.
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.
It is an awesome product, fast shipping and cheapest to have! It very recommend!!If you have x-box 360 and hdtv, this is for you. Why spend a lot of money for cable and you can get same thing for less than 5 dollars...
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 ordered this product after doing loads of research--my brother has an older model. I was startled at the price at first; the thought of buying a remote control for well over $100 seemed like poor judgement. It sat in my cart for a while, and then I finally took the plunge. And boy, am I glad I did! It was a breeze to set up (once I figured out that my home theatre-in-a-box was an AV receiver and not an amplifier). It has a useful help button that was helpful immediately after setup. I only need to use the charging cradle about once a week, and even then it isn't desperate for a charge.The amazing thing was the number of products it recognizes. Everyone must be able to find all their TV/audio components in the list. And once it is set up you really don't need your original controls anymore. Each activity is control with just the push of one button. You can select 'watch TV', 'listen to music', 'watch DVD', etc., and all the components necessary for that activity are switched on. If you switch between activities, the components that you don't need are switched off. With the 'devices' button you can select the device you want to control and make all the adjustments you need, e.g., settings of cable box or TV, adjusting centre speakers using receiver, etc.Do I sound excited about this remote control? You bet! This was a great find! I would highly recommend it. And I don't even work for Logitech...And once again, Amazon delivered on time with no hassles!
I disagree with the other reviews on this camera as they are expecting too much for the grade of quality that this product represents. It is not a professional-grade security camera, but it passes the most important test of all, durability. I have had this streaming video over the Internet from my front porch for the past year, 24 hours a day, and it has provided the exact same picture quality as ever. Yes, it is grainy in low light, and yes, the infrared illuminators do not fill the whole frame. But the camera is truly adequate.I have mine outdoors, but under a porch, so it has held up to a Northeast USA winter but hasn't been tested under conditions of direct precipitation.I use WebcamXP's color enhancement software processing to good effect. Again, not broadcast quality, but quite adequate. I like the way that this camera uses one wire to carry both DC power and audio/video signals. The only con to this one-wire approach is that it potentially introduces interference between the signals, which may also have to do with it being a RJ11-grade telephone cable. I get slight wavy line distortion continuously in the image, but it's not very disruptive.
Use it with: MacBook pro and external monitorFrequency of use: dailyIt occurred to me just now that I bought this keyboard three - possibly even four- years ago, and it still works as well as the day I got it. Maybe even better, since I'm now so used to the scroll wheel that I use it without thinking. All the touch controls - especially the volume, which I use every day - work wonderfully. It's so comfortable to type on, much more comfortable than the apple keyboard because of the aluminum wrist rest at the bottom. The battery still lasts for weeks before I have to charge it up again. Seriously, this is one of the best pieces of technology I have ever owned, and the only reason I haven't written a review for it before is that it's such a mundane thing - a keyboard isn't flashy and it doesn't draw attention to itself. I used to get repetitive stress in my wrists and elbows - that's why I bought this keyboard. And I haven't had those problems since then. It's pretty spendy, but you get what you pay for.
My 5 year old daughter got this for Christmas and she snapped pics all day. It is very easy to use and the picture quality really surprised me. My son also received a digital camera for Christmas but a different brand. His camera was far more difficult to operate and the pictures were horrible. I later found out from my sister (who gave the camera to my son) that we paid the same price for the 2 cameras. I'm returning the one she bought and getting another VTech for my son. He loves the games and options on his sister's camera and uses hers whenever she isn't looking. I read lots of reviews before purchasing this and I definitely made the right choice.
I have this camera for allmost 2 weeks hookup and it is working fine.The night shot is one of the best I ever saw, (up to 15 meters). The downpoint isI needed to buy a extension cord for the power, but for the rest is a greate productfor the price, I will buy 2 more.
I have owned two pairs of these headphones. I like SONY electronics. About 50% of my computer and A/V equipment is SONY, so I expected these to be well-designed, functional, and reliable. I bought the first pair from Radio Shack about 2 years ago. I didn't like them, though, and back they went for a refund. Fast forward to today. At a yard sale, someone offered me the same phones for $10. "I dunno" I told him. "I had a pair of those a while back, didn't like them and returned them. I can't remember why I didn't like 'em though." My A/V setup had changed, and I needed another pair. "Heck, for $10 - what could be so bad..." So I bought them, and hooked them up, let them charge. 10 hours later...I'll tell you what's so BAD about these headphones. First, they don't fit your head very well. Each earpice has a kind of soft flexible ring around it that cups your ear. The two-piece bridge that connects the two earphones across the top of your head has a not-very-elastic band that's supposed to provide tension, so that theoretically, one size fits all. There's no way for you to tighten them, however, and in practice, they just kind of balance on top of your head without gripping your ears. Bend over, move quickly, and they start to fall off. Don't even expect to wear them while working.But that's not the worst part. I hooked these up to my "music" system, which I have spent considerable time, money, and effort get to sound just right. I didn't expect these headphones to be studio quality, not for $65 retail, but the truth is they are absolutely unlistenable with music, BECAUSE NO MATTER HOW YOU ADJUST THEM, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN RELATION TO THE BASE UNIT, OR THE BASE UNIT IS TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT, EVERY 30 SECONDS OR SO, THEY GO: "ZZZZZZAAAAAAAPPPPPPP-POP!" It's very startling, very annoying, and an absolute deal-breaker. I guess I could have hung on to them and passed them along at MY next yard sale, but as an engineer myself, I have a thing about inflicting others with crappy design and technology. Into the trash they went - a waste, even for only $10.I own a pair of Sennheiser HDR-120 phones that I bought here on Amazon - I don't remember the price, not too expensive, and I'm perfectly satisfied with them in every way.
I've never had trouble with SD cards of this brand, so was quick to buy from them again.. and as always the fastest shipping seems to be with items from Amazon!
This camera was purchased for my 18 year old daughter and has been a great asset to her. Its easy to use and takes great pictures. I would highly recommend it. It also came in time for Christmas and was delivered in good shape.
Great lens to have together with my 70-200mm L & 24-70mm L lenses. A very light lens and good quality for my money!Highly recommend it and no problem with my purchase.
This is a nice USB drive for my IT work where the days of lugging around install CD's are long gong....lolSeriously though, there's enough space on this drive to store all my applications and perform back-ups to that I use on a regular basis when I visit customer sites. And I love that it's nice and compact!Lifetime warranty = thumbs-up for this Patriot drive!!IT Patriot Fan
I love it. It's small, and easy to use.Loading: Just plug it in to a USB port. Then 'drag-n-drop' mp3's onto it. It supports folders (but that makes it more complicated to listen).Navigation: Kind of clunky, not intuitive at all. I had to refer to the manual several times. But, once you get it down, it's not too hard. The display, although small, is easy to read. It becomes backlit when you press a button.Listening: The included 'necklace' style earbuds are cool, but you can use any standard headphones. The device fits in your pocket (and you can 'lock' the controls). The audio quality is fine for low or normal headphone volume, but I wouldn't use it with a stereo system.Occasionally, a few (very few) of my MP3 files will produce an error message - and won't play. But, that could be due to poor encoding. I'm not sure what the cause is.Features:FM- Reception is always 'hit and miss' with this type of device, but it works fairly well.Recording- Works well enough.Shuffle- Load your MP3's, turn on shuffle, and it's like your own radio station.Another reviewer mentioned tuning in TV channels. But, I haven't seen any way to do that (I even tried 'Japan Band' radio).Final Thought: I wanted an MP3 player, but wasn't ready to pay the big bucks for an iPod. That's why I bought this. After two months of moderate usage, I'm happy with my purchase.
This really has helped my dvd watching.The issues about volume control location has not been a problem-- if it is I suggest turning aroundand wearing left on right ear, it works ok.Would be nice if cords were longer. I bought before price increase so I really an enthusiastic about the headphones.
I bought these speakers as a gift for my brother at christmas. He said they are working out great. Easy to work with seller. Plentiful communication and very professional.
I suppose due to its generic nature, the charger is quite useless if you plan on using your iPod/iPhone while it's charging. As it is working, it causes several technical issues, such as freezing, glitches, and crashes. It does, however, charge.Buy this only if you are DESPERATE for a cheap charger. If not, just spend a few more dollars and get a better, more reliable one.
You can't beat dynamat it is the best sound dampener you can buy.I have used this product in one of my other cars with two P3 rockford fosgate 12"s and a rockford fosgate BDA1000, it worked great. No rattles, so I bought it my my new car also.
Great headphones. I was looking for a set of very accurate phones with a nice warm sound as well.I am NOT a bass freak so these phones are great as the bass is there, but is tight and accurate.Not booming and overwhelming.In the past I have owned Grado SR80s and they have a very flat frequency response.And considered getting another pair.But the Grados are really uncomfortable.I remembered that and decided to try these out. I'm very pleased.These phones are semi open design which helps with the fine details. They are also verycomfortable due to the self adjusting headband and the large earpads. These remind me ofthe sound of the Grados but are way more comforable. These will work with most laptopsand portable devices but benefit from a headphone amp to get the most oomph outof them. I use these with a Nexus 7 and FIIO E6 and they sound awesome.
I used this on my new 105 lens for D90. It fit perfectly. I have used Tiffen filters before and this is one is just as good as any of theirs. I strongly recommend it.
Very good I recommend it To everyone .Sony always make the best.I got it from Amazon.com also the best from clarissa
Not much to say about ink. It is what it is. I put it in the printer and it works fine.
After reading 1000's of reviews on Amazon, I've never been compelled to write one myself - until now. Simply put, these speakers are terrible. I've had them for about a week now and they're definitely going back.Where to begin...Well, as my title suggests, the bass produces more of a thud sound than anything else. They're neither smooth nor in any way accurate, just thud, thud, thud. I tried various sub-woofer placements, EQ tweaks, and sub-woofer volume modulations. They're incapable of any sort of warmth or presence at all.For the record, I've owned an Altec Lansing 3.0 set up for about 4 years on my home computer - I believe the model# is 45.2. I can't believe how much better those speakers sound than these Logi-craps. In contrast to the smooth, transparent crossover with the A/L's, these LogiTechs are all high AND low, there's such huge lack of mid-range - I'm astonished.I even tried taking off the little grilles in an attempt to coax a little more improvement - nothing.Lastly, the on/off light is THAT bad - like a little laser beam to the eye.Please do yourself a favor and keep on shopping.
I have now bought 2 TomTom GO 720's one for myself and one for a present. I did alot of research and for the money you can't beat them. I dont know how i ever traveled without it. I take it with me everywhere.
Tried to connect to wifi (not a computer guru) called for tech support and they wanted to charge me for support never again
Setup was painless and easy to customize. If you can setup any of your basic equipment than the Harmony should be a piece of cake. I like that each individual event can be customized for entry and exit.I am currently controlling a LG LCD, Cable DVR, Dolby 5.1 tuner, DVD player, VCR, XBOX360, Mac mini, and a PS3 (sort of, it runs off BT...). Most impressive is that it also replaces the Apple remote for Front Row or Boxee (awesome, btw).I also was concerned about using any previously reprogrammed buttons, such as the 30 second skip on me Comcast DVR. The Harmony learned any special buttons with ease. Online setup is fairly straightforward. So much that I even set up the remote at my office, away from all the devices. Once I got home I tested everything, made a couple adjustments to my liking, and done! Guests at my house are so impressed with how simple it is to operate everything, I think I'll give a couple away as gifts.All in all, a great product. I'll be buying more Logitech products in the future just because of this remote.
Great sound, sharp look and simple controls. My only gripe is that it doesn't have a remote control. One feature that I really didn't expect was the video output that lets you play your video Ipod directly onto your TV.
This product offers basic firewall and router functionality for the Homelink Phoneline network in your home. It is the lowest priced product with these features and is easy to configure, reliable, and durable. Whenever price is a concern for your network needs, there is always a Linksys product capable of doing the job every day for years.
I bought this for replace another one of this that I bought like 4 years ago and just right now starts to disconnect and give some power issues (yup, 4 years later). the good thing is so solid and powerful than the last one. the bad thing (and the reason for not give the five stars): the last one come in a box with a d-link brand power adapter. this one comes in a blister with a cheap Chinese feel like power adapter. works fine but the last one in his box and his d-link power adapter feels less "toy" like this blistered one. the rest is great.I have connected a power starving external usb 2 port samsung dvd writer, my epson multifunction printer, a cheap 4 port usb hub that is exclusive for keyboard and mouse, 2 micro usb cables for phones and one extension for pen drives and other stuffs.only when I have the phone and I put my kingston 16 gb pen drive on the extension, the mouse get disconnection like 1 out 5 times. BTW the mouse is a razer orochi full illuminated so, I think that he need more power. I just need disconnect the phone to connect the pen drive if I don't want the mouse DC, but hey, I think I'm pushing the limits of the 1000 mAh power adapter. in general lines, I'm uber happy with it, maybe I bought another one these days to have the replacement of this in four years. =D
Size was an important factor in buying this 3 megapixel camera, 3X optical zoom, and a decent video mode. Although it may not take as nice pictures as the DSC S75, 85 or even the 717 model, the size of the camera is what really makes it attractive.I have taken this on a trip as it remained comfortably in my pocket. I also purchased a 128 MB stick(79.95), the semi hard case(50.00), extra battery(60.00), and also the external slave flash(100.00). Battery life was adequate as two batteries lasted about 3 days(I took 80 pictures total).My pictures came out really sharp with no problems. Night shots turned out better than I thought they would, well I did have the slave flash:) But I would recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a small compact camera, having much more features than sony's DSC U10 and U20 models. A very big step up from those two.
I must admit I am surprised at how well this works - my 2001 Infiniti Bose stereo sounds like I have a built-in IPod connection, it's that good.
Some of Coby's products work flawlessly. Others were designed to frustrate. This one's smack in the middle. It's hard to insert and remove from the cigarette lighter socket in my Ford. And it picks up the static hum from the car's electrical system, giving my iPod the equivalent sound of an FM station broadcasting from 60 miles away. Nice try, Coby, but I'm disappointed in the execution.
Very satisfied with the outcome of using this to install a new Pioneer DEH 33HD Radio in my 09 Nissan Titan. As soon as I matched the mounting holes up to the factory head unit after I pulled it, I realized that it was going to be an easy install. The only thing negative thing I can comment on is that the instructions are not as clear as they could be; they give you more than one option to install with the provided pieces, but they don't specify this (I was questioning myself if I HAD to use all the pieces). I used some common sense, and it went in without a hitch. Note: I didn't use the flush plate or the two additional side plates, just the DIN by itself.
I use two of these APC voltage regulators to maintain voltage to sensitive electronics. They really work. I get occasional voltage spikes, and these APC regulators give a audible switch noise when that happens. It also gives me a secondary switch to turn on or off my electronics.I feel safer knowing my sensitive electronics are protected from over/under voltage.
After seeing prices up to $35, I couldn&#34;t believe that this cable could be as good as it appeared. After ordering it I couldn't see anything different in quality or performance from the expensive ones... Good!!!
Almost exactly a year after I bought this camera the LCD screen broke and Canon refused to cover the warranty. The cost is almost $150 to get it fixed. I didn't drop the camera but it had scratches due to normal use. Heaven forbid you spend $400 on a camera (including additional memory and extended warranty) Canon give you a case to carry the camera in so it won't get scratches on it. This is probably so they can use the excuse not to cover the warranty. I wouldn't recommend this camera to anyone. It's not nearly as durable and easy to use as Canon claims.
We purchased these headphones for our 25 year old son. He absolutely loves them. They are very comfortable and block out all noise.
When you are running out of points, there is no better way to get them fast. No need to drive, no need to wait. Instant gratification!
My uncle was looking for a simple email appliance and wasn't quite sure if they made one or how to go about getting one... so he put me on the task. After many hours of research I found the Mail bug to be the highest rated, so I put it in my cart and had it sent to him. Keep in mind he has NEVER not ONCE used a computer. It arrived at his house and the next day he was emailing the whole family just saying hi and in general being really excited with his new gadget. It's been 3 months now and he's still loving it, loving it so much in fact that he's just asked me to order him a second one for his home in Hawaii! No problems, no errors, no difficulties and NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE! I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone. I didn't get one single call from him asking how to set it up or how to activate it or anything, just an email saying hi.
I replaced two WET11 bridges with two WET54Gs. One is connected directly to a PC running Win2000; the other is connected to a network hub which in turn is connected to two PCs, one running Win2000 and other Red Hat Linux. On all PCs, the connection (both LAN and WAN) is extremely slow. I used to get close to 7 Mbps (LAN) and 1.2~1.5 Mbps (WAN through Comcast), but they're both under 500 Kbps now! I set up the bridges using the included CD-ROM, pretty much identically to the old WET11s. If this is the best the product can do, I must say I am highly disappointed.
Dude, this processor rox!! Buy it!! cant beat 533mhz bus. A quad pump 133mhz FSB is vicious!
I always buy my HDMI chords on here, they're so much cheaper. I currently have it hooked up to my Samsung blu-ray player and it looks amazing. Worth the buy.
Items received on time and works as promised! Thse cable clips work great and are well priced. Would order from this retailer again...
This is a well-made and competitively priced 4 port firewall router. Coolto the touch, boots in 30-45 seconds. Using Lynksis LNE100TX NIC cards in2 computers, a CNET PRO200WL in a 3rd. All my NIC's are connected 100% at100Mbps. Setup is done using your web browser http://192.168.0.1 and hasmany advanced features to configure your network. WARNING: Under LocalArea connection Status-Properties, Local Area Connection-Properties, In-ternet Protocol (TCP/IP Properties), Advanced block, TCP/IP Filtering, DONOT DO NOT turn on Filtering by checking the box under Options Tab. YOUwill open up this router firewall to ALL traffic, defeating its purpose-to keep hackers OUT blocking them with the TW100-BRF114 hardware firewall.I used my Dell w/XP SP3 IE 7.0 as the 1st machine. It assigns IP addressin sequential order to each device added. After setting up the Dell withthe router, I could not connect to my cable ISP because THEY MUST HAVE anIP address behind the cable modem I installed FIRST. A phone call was allit took, and my router was enabled by the ISP on the cable network.Next was to setup the other 2 PC's on the network, using the Windows net-working tools they have. DISABLE Internet file sharing on each computer,or you are at risk of intrusion. The firewall in the router STOPS COLDevery hack attempt that McAfee blocked on dialup. These no longer show upon my logs, while all wanted traffic passes seamlessly through the routerfor email, browsing, shopping, downloads, uploads, and other daily tasks.Each computer that is setup after the first is registered and enabled onthe network, and I set them to share files and resources like printers toeach other. PC #2 is a Gateway tower w/Windows ME. PC #3 is a Gateway 2000w/Windows 98. Turning computers on and off a pop-up appears informing youof connection status. When the router boots, under the networking icon inthe tray on right, 3 yellow dots move right to left until the pop-up tellsyou your network is connected and the speed.Depowering and powering the router, I do NOT have to turn on or off cablemodem or any computer. Excellent PnP 'hot swap' compatibility. Rock solidstability and real compatibility for most home networks. This is my firstrouter and network installation. Be careful of your settings in the routerand your PC's, and you should have no problems. Everything should work to-gether the way it's supposed to, like my setup.I used Network Diagnostics for Windows XP on the Dell to troubleshoot. Itis a VERY GOOD tool to use if you encounter any problems, and can avoid atech support call, having the info to resolve it yourself in less time.Special thanks to Amazon.com for making TRENDnet products available. I ambuying more, especially after the reviews of other mfrs. by customers whohave nothing but problems with equipment and attempts at tech support.
Does not even come close to fitting my Zune. Not the 30GB or the 80GB. Total waste of money. Also, I was charged $4.99 for shipping and they paid $.41 for shipping. When I called the company for refund, they said I could send it back at my expense and they would refund only the price of the item. Not my $4.99 shipping, OR the return shipping. Dishonest company. It is obviously not worth sending back when the item cost less than the shipping. That's why they charge so much for shipping. The item costs $.38 cents. So, I'm supposed to pay the $4.99 original shipping. Plus the return shipping and get back $.38 cents? With their lack of integrity and dishonest selling tactics, I'm surprised Amazon allows them to continue selling.
Works exactly as I was expecting, but looks nicer. The glossy case, the opening on the bottom and the fabric cover all look very nice for such a reasonably priced subwoofer.Since it is a smaller speaker, and it doesn't have enough room inside a box, it can't produce much bass. It helps to fill out the frequency spectrum some, but you're not going to be able to feel it unless you can put it next to your couch.If your wife hates the look of a 4 cubic foot box in your living room I recommend this one.If you don't care about looks and just want sound, I'd go for a bigger speaker and bigger enclosure.
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!
I bought this after getting a messenger bag that was just way too large and bulky. This is so well made and my laptop slides in so easily and has extra padding. Couldn't be happier with this product!!!
Worked as expected. It is a nice little unit that packs everything into one box.
I bought this combo unit for one reason.....to copy my old VHS tapes to DVD. Later after I learned how to operate the unit, I hooked it up with my home theater system and that is what I use with my hard drive unit from Direct tv.I don't know what disc others are having problems with, but i use whatever I can find on sale at office max, Staples, Circuit city etc such as Burn Master DVD-R works great and even House brand from office max have not caused me any problems.I use the CF card reader to record to DVD from my Canon digital camera and it works fine. I do think more function could have been put on the front of the recorder that were included on the remote.Premium channels require a few tweeks to record them. Since they are copyrighted by those channels (HBO etc) you have to record to the hard drive (on a seperate unit) and then transfer to your DVD. (I have the Direct TV sony HDD as my primary receiver to record to and then just send it to the LG DVD or VHS.I use this feature only a few times since it takes some setting up, But as I said my main purpose was to record VHS to DVD and get a better quality DVD than I had originally on the old VHS tape, which the uplink handles nicely if you set it to the 1080p and do not use the default setting that is set when you take it out of the box.As with any machine you cannot depend on the tech support guys to tell you what you are doing wrong........go online and post your problems and get the replies from those "geeks' that do ths everyday.I am into my 3 cakebox of 50 DVD-R's , so I have 150 VHS tapes now converted to DVD.I would like to see some technology that would be like recording cassettes used to be such as 2x or 3x dubbing to DVD to reduce the time consuming VHS to DVD. Waiting on a 3 hour tape to record to a DVD takes.........well 3 hours. Bottom line.....I would not give up this machine until they come out with an upgraded better model or it breaks.
I like this cable. I use it to connect my xbox to the TV and it works really great. It is a good deal
This is the best DVD player you can get for a low price. Works great, and you can burn DivX movies onto a CD-R and watch anything! I highly reccomend this product.
Fast shipping. Great product. You cant go wrong with this one. Its got the length you may need, if not coil the rest.
The case was perfect for carrying the Garmin around from car to car.
This scanner has everything you could want: good quality, good usability, good speed. However, tech support is lacking. The packaging states (in small type) that this model does not support the use of a USB to PCI add-on card. My parents purchased this system because it was recommended to them, but they did not understand the difference between an add-on card and 'native' USB support. And the documentation does little to clarify this restriction for inexperienced users. For that matter, their technical support website and phone support did not address this issue either. If you had to purchase an upgrade card to enable your system to communicate with USB devices, then this system is NOT for you!!
Just the thing to connect my vintagae radios earplug jacks to modern stereo headphones. Appreciate the actual sound quality of some of these old timers.
Everything worked fine at first, but I noticed as soon as I installed the drivers, I started to get frequent BSoDs (atleast 2 times a day). After looking for a fix, it seems that Belkin has no plans to fix this, and no existing fix.Stay away from this product if you own a computer running XP
There might be better cameras on the market, which cost much more, but for the price the Imwebcam is great. The picture us sharp and clean. The installation was easy. I would recommend this to anyone who was interested in a quality camera for a good price.
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
For an amateur like me, my Canon prime lense are the gold standard. I compared this against two of my Canon primes using tripod, same scenes with main detailed foreground object in all. I kept apertures the same and double-checked that the speeds were very close and spot-focused at the same point.First at the 50mm setting, I compared it against my Canon 50mm f1.4 lens at f2.8, f4 and f11. At f2.8 it was a little softer in a portion of the image when zoomed in completely but nothing for me to get upset about.Then I compared it at the 20mm setting against my Canon 20mm f2.8 which is an expensive piece of glass (mostly because it will really do 20mm on a film or full-sensor body). Also compared at 2.8, 4, and 11. The Tamron was as sharp as the 20mm everywhere, and in fact, looked a little sharper at 2.8 - I think the contrast was slightly higher so maybe that's why it looked slightly sharper.So I'm very happy with this lens. I have read reviews here and elsewhere with complaints occassionally about getting a bad copy of this lens, and then usually happy afterwards. My copy was made in Japan.The specs here say that the closest focusing distance is 10 inches. But at 50mm setting on my Canon Rebel XTi it focuses fine at about 4 inches away?Other things - 1) there is a zoom lock that you can set so that it won't extend while it's around your neck. 2) I don't attach the included hood because it seems to be tight and I don't want to damage the front element. But the hood doesn't bother me. 3) The front element does not rotate during focusing so no problems with polarizer filters. I had to buy a step-down adapter for the expensive filter I use on my 20mm.(For serious amateurs, I think this lens combined with the Canon 55-250mm IS lens makes a great combination covering any range you need with excellent quality. The 55-250 lens is VERY sharp, and the Image Stabilization is excellent.)The only dig against this lens, and the Canon 55-250 IS, is that they are for cropped-sensors and you won't be able to use the lens if you upgrade later to a full sensor. But that's part of the reason why these lenses don't cost more. Enjoy the quality.
I bought these for work because they were cheap computer speakers and they work as advertised.
great great film camera wouldn't buy any other great price and I love the camera now it takes great quality photos would recommend to film students and to anyone just wanting to take great quality film photos
No problems and memory worked great. Shipping was quick and received product on time. Would order this product again if need memory of this type. Have had service with PNY memory in the past.
When these arrived I wasn't expecting much considering they were sub-$20 ear buds. Wow, was I surprised. The bass response is so much better than the standard buds that came with my Sandisk mp3. The highs could be a little crisper, but what do you want for a sawbuck? For me they are very comfortable as they sort of fit in your earhole, but not like the isolater style that jam in the ear canal. So that means no fussing around with different size adapters to find the ones that'll make your headphones sound right. Personally, I don't want to perform some sort of "Survivor" style stunt with my headphones just to hear music. Plus these don't block out all that much extraneous noise so they are great for cycling as you can still here what's going on around you, provided your not trying to simulate an ACDC concert in your head.Bottom line: These are not going to blow away any of the $100 plus models available, they're not gonna block out that Rolls Royce engine out the window next to you, but for the money I'll be able to replace these as often as necessary without crying my eyes out when punching in my creditcard number. For me, that makes them a winner.
This camera is great value for money. I previously owned the Canon EOS 50E (film camera), 10D, 20D, and 5D.In terms of image quality, this model certainly is en par with the 20D, even though the noise is noticably bigger than with the excellent 5D. Also, the lack of a rear-side control wheel and the unavailability of any ISO information in the viewfinder are drawbacks.Also, the hand grip is small, but not too small. I am using this camera with the rather heavy Canon 24-70/2.8L lens and it works, even though obviously not as well as with a more professional body.On a positive note, I had no problems with the infamous ERR 99 so far a software bug that frequently surfaced with the 10D, 20D, and 350D, although never with the 5D. If anyone is interested, just google for "ERR 99". This seems to have been finally resolved by Canon.The best thing about the camera is the build in sensor cleaning mechanism, which I often missed in the 5D. So far, the sensor is spotless. All in all, highly recommended due to its price. If you have the money, go for the 40D or 5D instead.
I purchased this machine for the sole purpose of watching PAL encoded dvds. After a quick simple multi-region hack, it works as advertised.One or two things that could have made it a better machine - a speedier fast forward (instead of of the max 8 speed.) Another improvement would have been a better designed remote although it's cetainly not the worst!Bottom line: seems to be a decent good value machine. It's real selling point however is it's ability to play PAL, which makes this unit almost unique in the US market.
I simply love this case. Great air flow and room to work. The side latch is tough and has held up over the 2 years I have had it. I built 2 systems around this case and passed my old mobo and cpu and built another system with a new case of which has been nothing but a headache. I will never buy anything other than Antec cases. The only thing that has started to fail is the removable hard drive tray latch. It sticks now, but still works. I will prolly have this case until mobo designs change.
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 wanted a compact case for my Canon SX110. This case works very well for this camera. The case also has a pocket for spare batteries and my USB cable. It looks like it would hold a camera up to about 2"x3.5"x6". Appears to be good construction. It is just want I was looking for, and the price is very reasonable.
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.
I use this for sunrise photography, it add warm to the photo with alot golden orange colors ... thanks tiffen for its great products that helped me alot in my hoppy
The Sony Wireless Stereo Headphone System saved my sanity during TV prgrams I did't want to hear. My husband loves the stereo sound and no longer asks me to repeat what someone said if we are watching DVD or TV. We love this product!
Pros: A well made case, multiple ear bud sizes, noise isolating, durable wire, don't fall out when exercising, sleek look, price.Cons: Left ear cord is smaller than the right by design (Can get annoying at times, but I understand it's usefulness).I got these about 5 years ago from circuit city. They have been showing signs of wear for the past year need to be replaced. I use these all the time along with my Creative Zen Micro that I got at the same time; from studying at school, doing work around the house, and reading. Little to no problem with any of these. They are comfortable and secure and can be worn for extended periods of time without problem. I used to wear glasses and the around-the-ear design wasn't a problem from what I remember. I take very good care of my belongings and haven't had any problems these headphones. Like most ear buds they need to be cleaned properly (can be slightly problematic due to design).These headphones do have good sound quality, but it all has to do with being properly placed in the ear canal. Make sure your using the proper sized ear buds. I see people complain about it's bass, and while not overly exaggerated, it's still there at a comfortable medium. Good for country music.
I actually bought this camera for my brother for a birthday present. He has repeatedly said what a great present it is. He says that he is very pleased with the picture quality and the camera is very easy to use. It seems to be a fun camera.
What can I say? It's a lens cap that does what it's supposed to do. I lost the lens cap for one of my Canon lens' (feel overboard on a boat) and I ordered a replacement from Amazon. It fit perfectly as I expected it would...
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.
Seemingly nice and compact webcam, however once you connect it to the USB port and see the video output, you will be very disappointed. Horrendous video quality. Splurge on a better model, it's worth it.
Downright amazing. I've been producing music for 10 years. I'm hearing things i couldnt possibly hear on my event ps8 studio monitors. Alot of people complain that the highs are too ovepowering but they are actually spot on accurate. I have heard overwhelming highs in many mixes but when you put on a well mixed song everything is spot on. These will tell you who can master tracks and who cannot. Many people over power the high end in mixes because it can be hard to hear on speakers. If you take these same tracks to a large speaker PA system you will hear it and it will disapoint the crowds if not blow their eardrums. Well now you no longer need to worry. These headphones are perfect.
Horrible from day one. We could not get this to work, and I have installed dozens of scanners, not UMAX ofcourse. Tech support gave me a different reason everytime I called. I even did a fresh install of the OS to get it to work, still same error 1,010. Crummy product, crummy tech support, crummy experience, THE END...
I had been really impressed with my friend's i850 and decided to get the i860. I cannot believe they could improve on the i850 but they did. The pictures are incredibly sharp and Canon has really easy to use software (which is just as important to me as the quality of the prints). I cannot imagine how anyone could be dissappointed with this product. I have had really bad luck with Epson printers. If you have a decent digital camera, you will not be able to tell the difference between prints with the Canon and photos from the drugstore photo lab.
Background you can skip**** This review is for the A5 and A5+. I have a multi room setup and in some cases I used the A5 due to discounted pricing. ****I realize that these have received many and consistently positive reviews all over the internet. And there is a reason for that: in its price range these are probably hard to beat. I thought, rather than adding more glowing reviews about the sound quality, I'd review my experience with setting these up in a Apple environment.Now before I get tons of hate mail about my Apple equipment: this is not supposed to be an Apple ad. It is merely meant for those that are looking to use some of the Airport/Airplay capabilities that come with iTunes, iPhone, AppleTV, iPod and iPad/2.Here is our setup in our home: most of my kids have iPods. My wife and I have iPhones. We also have iPads. We have a formal living room and a family/entertainment room with AppleTV and naturally we have iMacs on which we run iTunes. My iTunes library is sizable, at around 90GB since I digitized all CD's and and records I had over the years. We have this iTunes database on a Synology DS411+ from which we stream and it is shared in the home.In the family room I have an reasonably high quality stereo setup: Magnetostatic speakers and a amp/pre-amp (won't drop brand names) and CD player etc. Reasonably high end (better than my ears can detect anyways). I installed a Airport Express and used a 3.5mm to RCA cable to feed the AUX input et voila, I can select the Airport as an output location from iPod/iPad/iTunes etc.I could also use the AppleTV as an output location but that would require me to use the TV when I only wanted to stream music.This setup led me to think about getting music expanded to other rooms in my home. Many of the systems out there from Bose and Sony seemed to be very proprietary and completely overpriced for the sound quality they delivered, nor did they integrate very well.Looking for a multi-room setupThen, during a search for a better solution I ran into these in an audio store which happened to be willing to part with all their demo pairs at 50% off. After listening to them I decided these were right for me:- They had an Apple specific solution that only required me to BYOA, Bring Your Own Airport Express. Those Airports were the perfect solution for me: each pair could be selected in iTunes independently or I could select a whole series of them. An online article suggested you could not stream to multiple AE's at the same time unless you did a workaround (see article URL at bottom) but with the latest iTunes you can select several, all or one output. No work arounds needed.- They came in white, which I prefer in my home given the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) and Bamboo rather than the standard black only.- They were small enough as to not draw too much attention.Anyways, back to the Airport Express setup. It works well. The sound quality is fine and only limited by the quality of your audio files. It also plays in sync (no echo effect) when running multiple rooms at the same time. We, however, tend to use it in the rooms we are in at the time but have done a multi room party with it where people were asking where we got the awesome audio setup.Since the success with this we have expanded to the master bedroom and the kids rooms so that they can play their iPods without having to buy a whole stereo system.Not sure what else to say than that this is as easy as it can get for a multi room streaming solution and the sound quality is second to none.I have heard the Bose lifestyle solutions and mine blows it away with these little critters. I paid half but that the MSRP these are still very very worth it. And Apple sells the refurbed AE's for 69$ so you can't go wrong. Do make sure you do get the 8.11n Airports.Good luck if you decide to follow suit.URL I discussed above: http://airplayspeakers.com/confirmed-airplay-cannot-stream-to-multiple-speakers-from-ios/#.Tw-hFZgoa-I
This is a great little video and still camera. Light weight, easy to operate and fun to use.Runs on batteries, so you can carry an extra set with you and not have to worry about 'recharging' in the middle of an event.I highly recommend it. Also, easy enough for 'techno-twits' to master!
Quite a few in the package for less than $2 and they clean up CDs and DVDs well. Took a long time to get these for some reason though for such a small item. They didn't come directly from Amazon so if your need for this ranges in the &#34;my house is on fire&#34; category...look elsewhere because it does take a while to receive them. More like 10 days from Milwaukee to Lexington. However I do like that I don't have to wash and dry a cloth type cleaner when just needing to clean CD's or DVDs on occasion so these have turned out to be worth the wait for but if I can find them locally I probably purchase locally instead.
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.
I have one at work (I'm a graphic and web designer for an Ad agency) and now one at home and love them both. Both were purchased here at Amazon in August '08. The one at work was purchased to replace a 2004 model 23" Cinema HD (same model, just older) one that was stolen. That one had an obvious pink cast to it that was hard to correct even with calibration, but both of the new ones are beautiful and quite color "neutral." The 1920x1200 feels like a lot of room to work but not "too much" ...if that's even possible. If you can afford it, go for it.
The drum kit, new filters and toner waste tray all take about five minutes to install thanks to the clear graphical instructions supplied by HP. It is much less trouble than you think. Expensive, but the output quality is worth it.
This device does exactly what I wanted. I own a HP tc4200 tablet pc that came without a dvd drive. This addition has enabled me to completely close the gap and it is extremely portable and convenient for travel. I strongly recommend.
This card works great with my digital camera and allows me to take almost an endless amount of pics. Highly recommend.
This was an excellent buy for the price ... We have been using this for several weeks and the print quality is very good with no smearing with a good black, not faded gray like my last replacement cartridge. I can't tell how long this will last but then again I got two cartridges for this good price so I suspect it will be good value.
Bought this product because I've purchased a boxwave stylus in the past and that worked out well for me. The cable is solidly built, a bit more snug as others have alluded to, but more importantly comes in at less than 1/2 the cost of Apple's cable.I'm currently using this cable and have it attached to a USB car charger and it is working well for me. We'll see how it holds up over the long haul, but any uncertainty that I have doesn't merit me lowering the rating. It serves its function just fine.
The battery would not charge and would not power the Canon 1100IS. It was the battery recommended by Amazon. The camera does work when the Canon battery is inserted. Either the battery was defective, or it was the wrong one for the Canon 1100IS. Either way, I should not have been charged a restocking fee.
(NOTE: This is a review of the SuperScript 860, which has been replaced with the 870)We bought a SuperScript 860 (the previous incarnation of this printer) 5 years ago for home use (we were heading off to graduate school and wanted a cheap, fast laser printer for school papers), and it's still serving us well. In fact, we're still on the original toner cartridge, after printing more than 4000 pages. It's not as small as some of the HP personal laser printers, but it's a great printer, and the price is unbelievable for what you get. We've printed on plain paper, cardstock, and transparencies with no problem - the only trouble we've had was with very rough cardstock, which didn't allow the toner to fuse with the paper properly and then flaked off easily. Text printing is excellent and fast; graphics are good, photos are so-so. If you want a good laser printer for home or small-office use, I highly recommend this printer.
I have bought the hard case, and saw that before HotSync, I need to take it out of the hardcase. I found a simple way to avoid this- put the cradle on a few-inch-high box and open the hard case both from top and bottom (180 degrees). Now you can put it on the cradle that is aligned to the left side of the box.
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 30 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 ... 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 ... a guy who has a 151+ hour Tivo.... 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 "blessed" drive)happy Tivoing...!PS If you can't tell I love this thing!
This headest works better than I expected. I'd never used any prior to these and I can hear the stereo sound from my TV that I never noticed before. I can even watch without captioning, as the clarity is superior. Plus, I can watch without disturbing others in the house. I can wear them when I step away from the TV and not mis dialogue. Reception is surprisingly good.
The Keyspan remote is the perfect addition to a laptop setup. I play music through MusicMatch on my laptop, which is plugged into the living room stereo. The remote easily controls the volume setting in the MusicMatch program, PLUS the system volume on the computer (using different keys), plus has start, stop, next track, previous track and even scan forwards and scan back.Even nicer, it does all this while fitting in the palm of your hand. No hulking TV-style bulk. Slim, light and slender. I slip it into my pocket and change volume or track as I move around. If you ever dance in your living room, which my wife and I sometimes do, the remote lets you change volume while you're dancing. Then slip it back into your pocket, it's so small. It's great!There are a number of media players pre-programmed into the software, but it's even more flexible. The included configuration program lets you set any key to any function, your choice.Highly recommended. It's one of those "I don't know how I got along without it" kind of things.
The PalmConnect USB performs exactly as advertised, and is utterly essential if you have a modern Mac (iMac, iBook, PowerBook G3, or PowerMac G4) as the original MacPac will not work. However, it does appear that they are shipping outdated Mac software with it. Don't install the software from the included CD, instead download the latest (and greatly improved) version of the Mac Palm software (currently 2.6.1) from [Palm].
Are you kidding me with this price? It's awesome! The cable works fantastic for what we need it for. We've been using it for three months to connect our TV to our media player to watch videos from a flash drive or memory card. Works great and can't beat the price!
I have posted several mid-fi headphones reviews, but have put this review off for a long time, which is funny because I use these cans often.Rather than write a super long review (which I tend to do) I will get to the main details. First off...Sound: These are not neutral headphones. They have a spike in the low and upper ranges. Don't buy these to mix or monitor music. BUT this doesn't mean they sound bad. In fact they are amazing! They have a very 'fun' sound that works well for most music, but vocal based music can sound dim. Hip-hop, dance, rock all sound fantastic! These are part of a breed of warm sounding cans (Beyer / Ultrasone) that will make certain genres sound great!Comfort: The best of any cans I've owned. My AKG 701's are a close second because the design is similar. Velour pads and a loose headband make for a pair of headphones that can be worn for hours. These are not portable so don't even imagine wearing them outside. These are for home usage.Build: Very solid. I don't baby these cans, and shouldn't have to. These are very well made headphones, and for the 'Beats' crowd that has to coddle their plastic finish, these might not be for you (these lack any real 'flash'). These aren't very 'pretty' headphones, but the design is solid, and the materials are top notch. These will last you for a long time.Amping: Now, I have the 80 ohm version. On my phone, these sound weak, but I have a headphone amp at home (not even a super high powered one). and these come to life! BIG bass, awesome sound stage. If you don't have decent amplification, you might be a little disappointed`, but with a little power these push out some impressive sound. Not just a headphone amp mind you, decent stereo equipment can provide good power.I'm going to wrap this up. These are great cans, with a fun sound, but might benefit from a source that can power them a bit. Happy listening!
I don't know why it took so long for me to get one of these things. With all the photo retouching I do in Photoshop for my customers, I could have shaved off SO MUCH TIME with this thing over the years. Well, I have to say just in the short time using this that it is a going to be a real boost. The low end of the pressure sensitivity could stand a little more range of pressures. I have a light touch and I'd appreciate more sensitivity at the bottom end. Otherwise, for things like the clone tool, you can have Photoshop vary the opacity of the tool making touch-ups with said tool more organic - like drawing with a lead pencil - instead of mechanical. The integration with Photoshop is awesome. Not nearly enough time to talk about it. REALLY makes me with I could draw really well - this thing is an amazing tool to take the tremendous range of input via the human hand and translate it into computer input. Really astounding. If you can do ANY drawing and shading with lead or colored pencils, give yourself a few hours with this thing and you'll be grinning while thinking of all the possibilities. If you're not an artist, don't bother getting a lager unit - this is very large but I'm glad I have the extra space in case I get use to having it. Prepare yourself for the size of this thing - much larger than the 6x8 drawing area. I could easily have done with the next size down and not missed the extra drawing space.
While this printer MIGHT be suitable for someone who only prints a page or two every once in a blue moon (though I'd suggest getting something else instead - there are much better deals for this level of use), the paper feeder on it is the WORST I have ever encountered. I'm generally a fan of HP printers, but this model is just plain shoddy. Unreliable at best for simple document printing, and UNUSABLE for label printing. I was stuck using this as a backup printer for a few days, and my label sheets went through without jamming only about 20% of time (this is AFTER precisely adjusting the slide bar). By manually feeding each sheet with my hands and holding it at JUST the right angle with JUST the right tension, holding JUST far enough into the feeder (after wasting untold sheets in practice) I was able to increase my success rate to about 40%. Wow. Batch print jobs that should have taken a minute or two ended up taking more than half an hour and wasting untold numbers of expensive label sheets. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!
Makes listening and watching TV a breeze. Fantastic invention. I highly recommend it. Don't let your aging parents and/or friends be without this another day.
hi i realy like the clarity of these binoculars you cant beat these for the price i use these for every thing and you can get quality optics at a good price im thinking about buying a second set also. very happy with my NIKON. THANKS AMAZON GREAT PRICE.
I have been using this item for recording lectures at school it is easy to use and the recording quality is good. It has a usb connection and cable that comes with it and included rechargeable battery can be recharged via laptop.
I love this phone! The hands-free feature makes it so much easier to talk without getting a cramp in your neck. I use it for long conference calls, which frees up my hands to work on the computer or write. It has every feature I need. The reception is very clear unless you move too far out of range. That's the ONLY thing I think could be improved. It might not work as great in a large house.
Tested on 2 TVs with my Laptop. One TV got no signal at all, the other got a signal but had a horrible picture and the sound was messed up. I changed to low resolutions but this did not fix the problem on either TV. Went to Walmart and bought their cheapest cable, which wasn't cheap ($27). It worked perfect on both TVs in 1080p. I wouldn't get anything out of returning the cable since all the price is in the shipping. This cable must work for some applications, as some have claimed it to work. However, it didn't work with my laptop so if this is what you intend to use it for, find a better cable.
This is the best mouse for the money. I'd still buy it if it was double the price. I had one and bought two more for other people. I'd buy a couple as reserve, but I don't expect to have nay problems.
Always been a big fan of SanDisc Extreme line of memory cards. They did not let me down. Got a great price and the cards are fast and efficient.
I dislike most music played on a DVD player. I have a two channel music system, and some old school floor speakers. The high end shop wanted me to spend a great deal on a upper end CD player. I found a great divide between big box and high end quality & prices. MSRP on this machine is $600.00. I bought on line for $399.00 in the winter of '09. Broke it in for two full days with the sound off. Sounds really really great.I have it mated to a Denon Intigrated amp. We listen to Rock and contemporary country music. In car lingo this is not a Chevy nor a Cady, it is the Buick. Bang for the buck. Good ratio of quality to money spent.
Initially OK, inexpensive, seemed pretty well built for the money. Used for a few hours, then sat for around 6-8 months. When attempting to use again legs started sticking, just plastic and aluminum, disappointing. After some lube and some force two out of three legs worked well the third would still stick. Now the third leg clamp has failed (won't lock) does not look replaceable. Anyway this is with only a few hours on the unit. Anyway I'm moving on, I'll permanently clamp the leg and turn it into a light stand or something, also invested substantially more into a new tripod and head that should last a life time.
Using this on my IDQ12. They are pretty durable and I have thrown lots of crap on top of them. I have lots of tools and random junk floating around in my trunk and this grill adds maximum protection over say a bar style grill. Granted it isnt perfect for it as the mounting lip on the idq is around 1/3 inch thick and these were designed for a sub with a very flat mounding lip. I just angled em up and they still hold onto the lip of the sub well. I would give five stars except for that issue and the fact that they dont come with screws so I had to make a separate trip to the hardware store to buy screws.
Product arrived and functioned as promises. Have bought this in the past and would buy again. Functions the same as higher priced cables.
I love this thing!This is my second Eton product and believe that they are making a great product at the right price. It has a great form factor and does not eat the batteries. The alarm function during weather alerts is loud (scared my wife at 11:30 at night!) The light is good and the blinking red is also bright. The body is rubberized which means a no slip radio when having to crank it when wet. I give it a 9 out of 10. Great job Eton!
We have had this shower radio for at least 5 years and no problems! It's great in the shower, PLUS I use it while gardening, take it camping and when I relax in the yard.
I bought this HDMI cable last week from Amazon from the seller [...] and I am impressed! I read many bad reviews and I think they bought from different sellers. I ordered mine so that I could hook up my laptop to my TV so that I could do video workouts. I got my cable in a week paid standard shipping) and the cable is great. Very fast, audio is great, picture is PERFECT. I definitely advise anyone looking to buy an HDMI cable to buy this one. It was SUPER cheap and it is GREAT quality. Don't go with those very expensive ones! Save your money! Also, the seller that I bought from has a 30 day money-back guarantee and a lifetime limited warranty. and they sent me a coupon code with my order. put in SAVE5 as the code and you get 5% off. :)
OK, so, maybe I didn't but this unit new, but, check out the specs! It has two 12" woofers and one 600 watt amp. Where else are you going to find a box with this much for so little? New, $499? That's great. Of course mine was on the second hand market, but, that's still a petty good deal, IMHO. I'm not really sure where these "underperform". They don't break up like my old cheap sub did. They make the house vibrate like any expensive sub ought. Worked out great for my surround system. Sometimes, and not in my case, the amps will go on these. But, they repair them in house (Boston area) for $150, max. That's it. I encourage anyone to defy a better deal in home audio subwoofer world. Pinnacle is one of the oldest privately held manufacturers of loudspeakers in the US (Bose is the oldest). Well, Pinnacle is sourcing from China these days, but, who doesn't? At least some of the money stays in the US. I cannot say how good those $3000 subs from hi-end audio shops sound, but you would likely be hard pressed to find any major difference. And they are small. Maybe that's a disadvantage, but, no it ain't. Cheers from Cap'n Curious. Enjoy them while you can still get them. I do... Every Day!
The Guardian Alert 911 is all that it claims to be. Easy to set up and to use.
I couldent believe that this tripod was $7 but when I recieved it I really couldent believe it was 7 bucks. Awsome product, stirdy and rigid, still cant believe that it was 7 dollars!!
This scanner comes with Laserfast's "Silverfast SE" It was impossible to install the latter inspite of help from tech reps on line and on the phone. Fortunatly it has the Epson software also which works well but does not offer some of the things that made me elect this scanner.
I have ordered 2 so far. Both are working and the picture and sound are tremendous. Feels secure when I connect it to a laptop, TV, HD cable box or whatever. Don't get ripped off at stores! The cables are thicker there, but it doesn't at all justify the huge price. With HDMI, either the signal reaches the other point or it doesn't....that is all that matters. It is thick enough to feel like a real cable and it works!
Ordered it back in Dec '11 and still waiting this filter to arrive.I'm with US Army and stationed overseas, so I typically expect shipping to be delayed.. but in this case after 2 months of waiting I would have to say this is either never sent by the seller or some how got lost in the mail.Not sure what I can do in this case.. so if Amazon customer service can able to help track this, I'd greatly appreciate it!Tks,Bon
This cable works great and is very affordable. The only reservation I have is that the jacket material is too stiff. The cable is not as flexible as other more expensive HDMI cables. I had a problem with my DVR component placed inside a cabinet causing the cable connector to not mate properly with the DVR whenever the stiffer cable is sandwiched inside the back of the cabinet. I guess I was exceeding the bend radius of the cable so I had to cut a hole in the back of the cabinet to allow the cable to have less bend in it and take stress off of the connector.
Like other HP printers, this one is no different. It works for a few months and then will not feed paper properly. It has three paper feed paths, none of them feed the paper straight. If you are only printing 8.5x11 text documents this would do you just fine, otherwise dont waste your money.
I have only used 10-20 of these so far.. have had no problems as of yet. I like the blank surface, not even a 4.7 GB/120 minute mark. Just a big shiny space to write on. Like other DVDs the data side is blue so it is easy to differentiate.
Pretty good, fully satisfied, the product was what I expected, I received exactly what I expected, i highly recommend, the product was received as was described.
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.
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.
This product did exactly what it said it would do. Provide a good sound wirelessly to another system. The control of the Ipod from the remote system worked exactly as advertised.
I was puzzled why Toshiba would discontinue the P25 series so quickly leaving the 15&quot; P15 as the only Media Center laptop they offer, but on with the review. I recently purchased this beautiful machine on discount at CompUSA and I knew this was the laptop that I was looking for.This laptop is truly a DESKTOP REPLACEMENT (don't look for battery life to be stellar) with jaw-dropping specs even for a desktop (except for the graphics which seem a little undersized with a FX Go5200 64MB). The unit is put together well but visually, the looks are an acquired taste.Another problem is the keyboard which seems so small compared to the rest of the laptop. A 10-digit keypad like the HP 17-inch notebook would have been a welcomed edition. At least, Toshiba could have put the Windows and Menu buttons in the standard position instead of the upper-right hand corner.With the Media Center Edition of Windows XP, I have gotten rid of the television in my room and replaced it with this notebook. However, I don't see why the television tuner had to be a removable module forcing you to chose between a battery and television. The thing is so huge and so heavy (10 pounds!), I think Toshiba could have fit in the TV Tuner.So if you are looking for a true desktop replacment, look no further because, despite some minor problems, this is an all-around excellent machine.
I read the reviews here, and decided to get these headphones anyway. Essentially they are pretty good: they are comfortable and sound good. I hoped for more though.The sound can be good just by itself, but on the iPod I have to crank it up to about 80% for it to sound its best. While I disagree with people who said the buds have no bass (they must not have the fit worked out), I do agree that especially with rock music the sound can be tinny. Using the iPod equalizer setting called Treble Reducer seems to help, but then if you play the iPod over a car or home stereo you have to remember to turn the equalizer off again or the iPod sounds muddy.The buds are very comfortable, but they do go pretty far in your ear. They block out a lot of noise (I couldn't hear my cell ringing until I got to a silent part between songs), but not everything. I'm not sure the ear hooks are even necessary since the buds fit in the ear pretty snugly. Plus the hooks tangle like crazy, catching on every cord they come across. I didn't like the asymetric cords until I realized the longer cord was supposed to go behind your neck instead of under your chin. That way if you need to talk to someone you can take the earbuds out and they hang around your neck. That's a nice feature.I can't strongly recommend these, but I don't know that I would recommend avoiding them either. And they are certainly better than a lot of things you will find out there.
This is a pair of two lenses, together they turn into a half fisheye-wide angle lens that has the common circular border when you zoom all the way out. It has a macro lens attachment as part of it that you can remove. You can get nice pictures with it and it can get super close, less than an inch close, but I have not used it much yet, since I just got this about a week ago. In the box there are also 2 adapter rings for 52mm and 58mm. It will not have the same effect a dedicated lens can get you but it is great for those learning and people that only want this effect occasionally. If you want a super fisheye, then you may want to get a dedicated fisheye lens with more features. For me, at less than $30 including shipping, it is great!!
I want to buy a new camera, because a have a old one (35mm to 60mm zoom Lens). I want to know the range of Zoom Lens of the camera Kodak DC3200.Thanks, and sorry for my bad english.
The D-Link DUB-H7 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub is the top of the line in use and speed... if you need one, then you need this one...!!!
This is great! I bought this for my new Xbox 360 game console and it works great! Shipping was pretty fast and it works great! The picture and sound quality are wonderful and for only $2.20, it is amazing! Microsoft sells the same thing for about $40... What a rip, Microsoft! Great HDMI Cable
I have been renting $500 per unit Motorola radios since the 80's. In the last decade there have been many "consumer level" radios flooding the market; I have tested many, but then never come anything close to the claimed distances. These ones work well indoor and out. I have 8 of them and they get dropped a lot if crew members are not using a hand held mic. None have broken yet, but I would recommend a hand mic. I use a surveillance headset that Amazon doesn't sell. Amazon only sells the yellow ones- that is actually an advantage as they are much harder to loose than the black ones. I needed a black one and I just popped off the cover, and put 10 coats of BBQ paint on it, and it is holding up well: yellow is good. Note- don't expect to pull it out of the box and start using it well! Certain frequencies are low power, and if you are not familiar with the settings, you will get caught scratching your head.
I bought this to use with my Starmate 8 so that I can listen at home when Im not in the car. It works very well and very simple to setup. I honestly had it all setup and audio coming from the radio in 5 minutes. I recommend this if you have a dockable radio and want to get the most from your subscription by being able to listen at home.
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.
the UV protector does pretty much what it's known for nowadays... just a protector. The question really is would you spend twice as much or more for something that does the same thing as this product's price? i gave it 4 stars for the construction because it the ring seemed like it was losing paint and the box itself seemed liked it was thrown around a bit cuz it had a bunch of scratches everywhere. good thing the glass itself wasn't scratched.regardless just buy this to protect the front class of your lens because investing in an inexpensive product will save you loads of money later if you something just happened to nicked the lens glass
Bought this a very long time ago to go in my car for a radio with no jacks for my ipod. It worked decently and only real complaint I had was coming into the cities I had to change the frequency it was transmitting on because a station would be on the same one. Overall though it worked.
The batteries wouldn't hold a charge for more than maybe an hour. A full charge would go to Low Battery overnight without even using the phone. I decided to spring for higher-capacity batteries.
I had bought an MP3 player and was not happy with the typical headphone that came with the unit. I first bout Skullcandy Smokin Buds, they had a good sound, wires of the headphone seamed a little cheap, the main reason for handing these down too one of my sons, was I use the MP3 player for the Gym during workouts and I could not get a good fit with the supplied three sizes of buds. I had to keep fiddling with them to keep them adjusted in the ear for a good sound.I decided to try the Sennheiser MX75 on a recommendation of a friend. These headphones do have a good sound quality, seam to be made very well after having these for a month. The best thing is once I put these in the ear and twist them they stay put, even during a good workout. The only thing that is a little odd is one earbud has a considerable shorter wire than the other, but does not seam to hurt anything and the green color is just a little over powering. The sound and fit out ways any negatives for these headphones.I would recommend these to any active wearer of headphones.
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.
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.
We gave this to my daughter when was 25 months old so she could chronicle our move across the country and take pictures of her new baby sister. She had no problem mastering how to use this camera -- and 3 months later she still loves using it. So many things fall off of her "Favorite Things List" after a day or a week, but this camera still goes everywhere with her. She takes a lot of pictures of the floor and the ceiling, and sometimes she holds it backwards and takes close-ups of her face, but overall she takes some great pictures and she is very proud of them. I popped in a 1 Gb SD Card I had laying around and I let her go picure happy!
heavy, I recommend professional installation, but it is solid built and I feel comfortable with my TV being on it
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!
These are great headphones. I use them for monitoring in my home studio and I couldn't be more pleased.. yeah a hundred bucks may seem like a lot to invest in some phones, but I wouldn't go back. I am considering another pair as backup.
I purchased this laser printer for a small office because of the price and my past experience with NEC printers. NEC often offers a rebate on this printer, and with or without the rebate, it is an exceptional value. I was using an ink jet printer before this purchase, but I never printed much because of the time it took for the ink jet to warm-up and its slow printing. The NEC 870 has an energy saving mode when it is not in use, so I just leave the printer on all of the time. It quickly warms up and is ready to print. I am also very impressed with the print quality and page speed.If you happen to have any old RAM around, you can easily install it into the NEC 870. I increased the standard 2 MB to 6 MB in only a few minutes. The internal parts are easy to manipulate, clean, and replace if needed. Also, the replacement toner cartridge is inexpensive.After about 10 months and printing about 2,000 pages, the printer surprisingly developed a printing problem. The printer comes with a 2 year warranty and NEC has a toll-free 800 number for technical support. I was able to speak to someone relatively fast, they asked a few questions, and they are going to replace the damaged part at no charge. I am very impressed when a company will stand behind their products when an occasional problem occurs.
I didn't have high expectations given the reviews of FM transmitter quality and the pricetag, but this really worked great. It took me a while to find a perfect station that wouldn't pick up any interference, but once I did I was golden. I can drive all over the city with no static.
This charger did not come with an American AC plug-in. It ruined my vacation.What is the point of having a Euro adapter with nothing to adapt.This company should check their stock more carefully.
First off, I'm a big Tivo fan. I was an early adopter - I've had a tivo for years. At first, I only bought it because I thought it looked convenient when I saw one at a friend's house. Once I got it, however, I realized that TiVo quickly changes the whole way in which you watch TV. It's by far the most user friendly device I've ever owned. I mean - it doesn't even have any buttons on it! There's nothing tricky about it at all... you bring up the menu by pressing the Tivo button - and voila - there's choices of what you would like to do - in plain english. If you can operate an ATM - you're overqualified for a TiVo - it's that simple.TiVo series one was great enough in itself... features like 'Season Pass' where you tell it to record all episodes of your favorite shows just make it amazing. You can (very easily - without ever going to the user manual) tell it to get all new episodes of show x - no reruns... Or, get all episodes... on all channels. After you tell it once - you never have to program it again for that show.Series 2 just adds on to the features. Hook up one of the available ethernet cards to connect it to your home network (or use USB if your conputer is close enough), and presto - you can view your computer pics, and listen to your computer music from your tivo - through your home stero without any other complicated hook up. There's even available wireless adapters.Once you get TiVo, you realise that watching 'live TV' is not the way to go... record all your favorite shows, and then watch them on your schedule. You get to cut out commercials, making a 1/2 hour show more like 20 minutes... so you can watch 3 shows an hour. And when the phone rings at the climax of your favorite show? Press Pause. Talk. Rewind later.And, if you're a fellow geek, you'll find that you can upgrade your TiVo on your own. If you are comfortable taking apart a computer... then you should probablly buy the smallest TiVo you can get your hands on, and upgrade the hard drive space yourself. There's plenty of directions on the web, and you'll save a lot of money doing it yourself.I can't say enough about the benefits of TiVo... if you like TV, at all, you'll Love Tivo.
It's a very good, comfortable, simple in use, user friendly, good sound and nice appearance :P
This mic is a very good mic for what I use it for. The price was excellant, and the seller got it to me very fast. I bought it from Amazon.com, and their service was as usual, Outstanding!
Have tried many mice from many companies over the years, but Logitech has definitely taken the lead with their VX Revolution and Nano notebook mice. In fact I use the Revolution as a desktop mouse, perfect for professional r&d work. Great ergonomics, excellent button feel, and style. My only complaint, though minor, is the scroll wheel when in ratcheted mode sounds and feels a little clunky. In other words, smaller and smoother detents would be preferred. Otherwise highly recommended.
I bought this wireless adapter very cheaply back when I was in college, at least 6 or 7 years ago and it still works fine. Granted I've always been in relative proximity to my wireless access points. When I originally used it under XP I wasn't too happy with the belkin software that came with it at times, but once I got it connected it was stable and prety quick. When I upgraded to a new computer with Vista Home Premium I found the experience even better since the adapater had become plug and play and I no longer needed to bother with the tedious belkin software. Finally after all these years I am starting to have range issues and I'm wondering if maybe it is because of this adapter and not my router after all. So minus 1 star for that but otherwise you can't beat almost a decade of unfailing service for less than $50.
Excellant product at an excellant price. As an Audiophile, I found this CD player so easy to program that even my wife could do it. Thank you
For the past a few years, I have learned two catch phrases: do you google or do you tivo? Now, add "do you sling"? It is an amazing product. It works as advertised and I'm actually watching my tivo recordings at a remote location. I'm looking forward to purchase their yet to be released slingprojector later. At this point, Sling Media has my trust as a reliable company with great products.
I don't normally write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so after dealing with Linksys' incompetent customer service representatives. I purchased this wireless range extender to complement a Linksys WRT54G router. After following the auto configuration instructions as well as the manual setup instructions, the extender still would not work. On top of that, it disrupted the connection my wireless computers already had! I decided to contact customer service. The first representative, who barely spoke coherent English, made me perform for 20 minutes the same steps I already had done (as if I couldn't read the instructions), put me on hold, then hung up on me. The second rep. either had no idea what I was asking or had no clue what to do. The first thing the third rep. asked me was the version of my router's firmware. It turns out that it was outdated and I needed an updated version. After updating that, the extender configured itself and my network range increased dramatically. This item is definitely worth the price. So please, if you purchase this product, update your router's firmware from the Linksys website.
My husband uses this little guy for geocaching. He has found it to have the perfect amount of features for us, as we have only been caching for a year or so. My brother-in-law purchased the same model after using ours. It's sturdy and easy to use. 5 stars for the money.
After charging this battery, for the first time, I used it, in my new camera, to take some videos. After only about the 3rd video, I was getting the low battery signal. I couldn't believe that this was happening. I would turn the camera off, and try again. When it finally died, I took it out of the camera. The battery, and my camera, were extremely hot. I wanted to complain then, but my son told me to try it again. I charged it for over two hours, and the green light never did come back on, the second time I tried to charge the battery. I tried to use the new camera, this weekend, for more videos, only to have the camera give me the signal of low battery, after only 3 videos. I need to return this battery and get my money back. I am very disappointed in this battery. I will stick with Canon batteries after this experience. This was to be an extra battery. The new Canon battery, that came with my camera, works great!
I liked this a lot in the beginning but the construction is not all that great and in less than 6 mos it died - would not buy again. also bit bulky in the car.
I own several cheaper Canon lenses. I'm on a strict budget so, So far, this is my best and sharpest lens. Quiet and accurate focusing, it's great for macro and portrait shots.When used on any Canon EOS Rebel this 60mm lens is almost equivalent to the earlier 100mm f2.8 USM when used on a Canon camera with full frame sensor (that doesn't have Image Stabilization or L-Series glass). This is because, with any Rebel the crop value is less than full frame sensors - 60mm is 60 X 1.6 = 96mm - near equivalent to the 100mm when it is used on a full frame camera. f2.8 aperture is the same on both.I love this 60mm lens but I wish I could have one with the legendary spherical L-series lens elements and Image Stabilization (IS). The newest Canon f2.8 100mm L-Series USM lens has 2nd generation image stabilization (IS); but it cost about $300.00 more than its predecessor.As for me, my future plans are to acquire a Canon EOS Rebel T2i (Body Only) maybe used - but Like New) and maybe the 70-200mm L-Series IS USM lens.This means an austerity program for nine or ten months while I pay down my credit cards and save-up. And that's okay because I'm growing in knowledge and photo skills. The camera equipment I already own is good enough to get good pictures until my skills warrant the more expensive camera and lens. In the meantime I'm feeling pleasure and happiness as my eyes gradually open to backgrounds, colors, textures, shapes, composition, lighting, movement, and sharpen my timing, I'm an old man and this feels like being born again.
I own the 7506 from late 90's.The best headphones for mixing (considering their cost) at my work (TV station, audio area)"Musical detail levels" are present very clear.Only lost the cover from the pad, but still ok to work with themSomebody wants to buy them, If I sell them surely I'll buy another new ones.
This UV filter was a "special offer" when I bought a lens for our daughter's Nikon. She had told me about the special deal, which was a free filter with the purchase of a lens. The price was not taken off when I checked out, so I called Amazon, and they did help me. The filter did end up being free, it fit the lens, and it was just what my daughter needed.
If you've got any devices that have cables, this is the best system for keeping the cables controlled. Whether you're traveling or simply want to gather cables together so they're not hanging or lying all over the place, these &#34;ties&#34; do the job.
I've used a lot of USB Drives since the days of 256MB drives. My last drive before this one was a PNY 4GB that had its case fall off whenever I tried to pull it out.This drive is everything and anything I hoped for a USB Drive to be.First off, it comes with an extension cord so if your USB slots are filled up then you can easily plug in the extension and plug the Corsair drive. Perfect for computers with no forward USB slots.After formatting to NTFS I have about 14.3GB of usable space. This is more than enough to haul GBs of songs, pictures, and anything else I want from computer to computer.Lastly, I thought the rubber and wide design would be a huge negative about the drive but I've found it to be quite the opposite. The rubber design means it sticks in my pocket instead of slipping out whenever I sit down - I haven't lost this USB key once yet. Second, the wide design makes it a LOT easier to pull in/out of the USB slots. Just use the extension if it can't fit. Lastly, if you are ever bored, just bounce this thing on your desk. I read about this from another reviewer and second the fact that it works as a time killer.Yes, it takes some time transferring 4GB of MP3s - with USB 2.0 it took me about 40 minutes. Sure is better than hauling an external drive with a power supply...I don't have to worry about deleting stuff to save space either - this thing is enormous. Will be buying a 32GB when I come close to using the 16GB space this has. Corsair Voyager drives have a loyal customer now.Definitely recommend this drive to everyone!
I could sit here and write a bunch of crap like a lot of other people do in order to sound like I'm audiophile but these are just earbuds, and were inexpensive, they sound good and they work. Enough said.However the company (eektechnology.com) that these actually came from was pretty high the shipping costs. $13.20 shipping on a $22.10 order, I guess because I ordered two sets and they still shipped in one very small and light box, they felt the need to charge me shipping cost per item. I read some other reviews about this site and it seems to be quite a common occurance.
I believe that the degree to which you will like this remote will be a function of two things: (1) the complexity of the activities you want to program and (2) your proficiency using the software.First off, it is very easy to get started. You load the software, sign up for an account with Logitech so they recognize you and your remote when you log in, plug the remote into your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then you start setting up the devices you want to control, the activities you want to perform with those devices, and then download the instructions from the web site to your remote.I have seven components and all of them were recognized by the software. In order to get everything to work properly, however, I did have to sit down and do some logistical thinking and also had to take the time to patiently familiarize myself with the choices not assigned to standard keys that instead appeared in the scrolling display from which they could be selected. In other words, if you want to do something more than the basics, this remote can do it but it may not be immediately obvious as to how to accomplish it.I finally got the remote programmed the way I want it and I like it. I did not have to contact support. The more you play around with it, the more you get used to it and the more you see just what a useful gadget it is. I also like the way the screen and keys light up in blue.If you take the time to carefully program each activity, I think you will find that this is a very versatile, powerful remote. I really like the ability to program it using the computer, and that the data is continually updated on the Logitech website. Programming activities that combine the steps of all the components involved in that activity makes things very convenient, much more so than having to press buttons for each device separately. It's a real time and space saver.If you are the impatient type and/or expect everything to be handed to you on a platter to match your exact setup and exact idea of what you want the remote to do from the get go, you may be disappointed.
The cost of the tapes is too much but $10 each is better that $20 each. The tape is of good quality for the P Touch label maker and they will fit most of the P Touch labelers. I can live with this.
Just installed the toner and it works fine, so far. Can't comment on the number of sheets it will print. I had bought another toner thru Amazon and it would not work with the printer. I was so satisfied with Amazon's return policy that I decided to buy from them again.
I think everyone's ear shapes favor different types of earphone. These fit my ears perfectly, and I can wear them all day without any discomfort. They also sound a lot better than my old iPod earphones, and I like the inconspicuous black color. If you find these uncomfortable, it seems you can pull off the little part that goes into the ear canal and put a soft cover over the remaining bud (like an iPod) and use them that way... Though they probably wouldn't sound quite as good. But if they hurt and you're about to throw them away, seems like something to try.
I recently bought this machine and to me it performs just fine. The digital sound quality is good and it's very easy to program and use. I would certainly recommend this machine to anyone in the market for one. For the inexpensive price, mine works as well or better than some more expensive ones I've had in the past.
Was a very good price. Works great. Would recommend it to anyone who still likes to play old records. Sony is a quality product.
The backpack has room to spare. I use it for my 17.3" Asus G73JW (oversized compared to most 17" due to larger border around screen and large heatsinks) and my 15.4" MS163A.
This is a great introductory fish-eye lens. I can attach it directly to my Canon 50mm lens (which has a 58mm filter size), and I see no problem yet. This is not great glass. The item I got is branded as Polaroid, which I have experience with as mediocre, but since I didn't have to shell out a lot for my lens and wanted to play with the concept of a 0.42x fish-eye lens, not to mention the macro component, this is a fine experimental lens. As one person stated, you get what you pay for, but in this case I think you get a bit more - just keep expectations in line with reality and you'll get to play around with extreme wide-angle shots that can be quite fun and creative. Oh, and the little lens bag it comes in is really cute. :)
I've owned this product for several weeks. The setup instructions weren't great, but I was able to figure out how to make it work. I've tried using it in several different rooms and have the same trouble in every room.. there's an annoying "buzz" for every phone I've tried with it. There are no suggestions in the booklet as to what might be wrong. Overall, I'm not impressed. I don't think it's worth the price. Consider your other options before you buy this one.
I bought this camera as a Christmas gift for my husband. Luckily I ordered early because I had to return it twice. The first time it worked for a few days before experiencing an internal error - it flashed an error code repeatedly and with no explanation in the user's manual what the code meant, I had to call technical support. I was advised to return it to Amazon, and did. Although they were helpful, the replacement was backordered for over a month. When it finally arrived, it was defective right out of the box! I finally exchanged it at a local store. Now that I have one that works, I am relatively pleased with it (although the software locks up occasionally) but don't think the camera was worth all that effort. If you choose this one, brace yourself for a hassle before finally getting it to work.
Some what expensive but since I am disable I could not shop around locally.
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.
Kirk Martin grabbed my heart, reached into my soul and read my thoughts. I experienced a love like this with my husband who recently passed away, and Shade of the Maple helped me feel that connection anew. I cried tears of sorrow and tears of joy. I am glad someone understands what true love can really be like. This is a keepsake.
it is extremelly easy to work with and for the money you pay it has really a lot of feautures. i say buy it!
This deal looked too good to be true but it worked out!!! Got a great deal at a great price!
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.
I got this printer to replace an Epson that just took too dern long to warm up and print a page. It was taking forever....This is not much better. Still a lot of ink charging and jyrating before I get a page. The color seems to be good but not that much more remarkable than the old slow Epson. No off market ink cartridges for this model so far which makes it $$$$ to operate. Next printer I'll check the ink situation before buying.
Does what it's supposed to do. Stable with a table both in landscape and portrait mode, folds easily. Using it on my work desk with HP Touchpad. For the price paid, 5 stars product.
VERY GOOD PRODUCT !!! SOUNDS CLEAR AND AMAZING WHEN USING WITH IPOD/ IPHONE OR ANY OTHER MP3 WILL GET A GOOD SOUND PLAYING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TOO !!!
I was impressed with the quality finish ! I searched for some instructions much to my surprize ,there was no clue or decriptions. INCLUDED WAS A RING ADAPTER TO WHAT AVAIL? THIS LENS IS DESTINED TO BECOME A PAPER WEIGHT.
I purchased this battery pack to power some personal electronics. It has done the job that I needed it to do. Works perfectly. Highly recommend it.
Item was shipped sooner than was promised. Delivery men were very helpful and cooperative. Television works very well, no problems and we are very satisfied. We also ordered the stand ...the earthquake strap did not come in the package, but we contacted customer relations and it is being shipped to us separately. We expect to get it with the same service.
I found this unit to work well. Since I always have my Palm with me, I now have a voice recorder with me as well. I have not had any of the problems the other reviewers have mentioned. I like mine and find it very useful. It is especially handy when driving and you remember an important action item. Record it before you forget it and then enter it in your Palm at your next stop.
I just purchased a minidisc player and was looking for some relatively inexpensive high quality headphones. I found these ones. The only problem i have found with these is they don't contain the sound. If you are listening in a quiet room and others are around they'll be able to tell you exactly what song you're listening to - but I didn't buy these because i cared about that. The sound quality is great. The bass is incredible, i can get these things to start vibrating on my head because of the bass (without even distorting i might add). I tend not to listen to them that way because the bass gives me a headache - I'm sure other people would LOVE that though. Overall i was really impressed and didn't believe headphones were capable of that kind of sound. It was a great purchase.
i was plesantly suprised with these speakers. they are really worth it because they have top of the line sound that you would expect for $200 speakers, but theyre durt cheap!! if you are thinking about buying new computer speakers, buy these!
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.
It can be a pain to figure out what you need for serial connectivity, so I thought I'd post this so that other people know what this is for. If you have a serial concentrator by Digi, such as an etherlite32 or etherlite16, use this connector to connect the cat5/RJ45 connector that you plug into the switch to a standard PC serial port.In terms of the quality of this product, I've never had one of these fail or not work out of the box. That's worth 5 stars. A better description of what the product is and what it is for would probably help people figure out what to buy.
If you pay very close attention to the outside of the box, you will find that it includes a color cartridge, but no black ink cartridge. It's kind of like buying a new car and finding out that the wheels aren't included. The price is low, but don't forget to add the extra $25-$30 that the black ink cartridge will cost before you can use your new printer!
Simply the best. Extreme durability, industry standard sound quality, look good, coiled cord. What else do you need?BTW, not kidding when I say extreme durability. I tend to have the misfortune of always breaking my headphones. These bad boys have survived it all. Sturdy construction (you can see the screws holding the parts together!) really make these headphones a worthwhile investment.Highly recommended. 5*
I had one of these. It was a pretty good card -- great for AGP -- for the first four weeks I had it. Then it burned out (literally). I didn't overclock it, the power supply was 470 watts, and the old AGP card worked fine when I reverted to it. So, beware. Maybe it's a fluke, but I'm not inclined to buy another one.There is also some difficulty with the drivers -- you can't use standard NVidia drivers with this card, but have to use the XFX drivers instead. This is supposed to change in a future "major rev" of the NVidia drivers, but in the meantime, it means it takes a little longer to get updates.
We purchased the wireless mouse for my wife's Lenovo Netbook. It works great. She is happy which makes me happy.
Pros:Sharp imagesVery portableGood for potraits and low light picsCons:Lacks internal motor so autofocus is possible only with cameras that has internal motor like D90, D7000 and has to do manual focus in cameras like D5000, D5100, D3000, D3100 etc
Just perfect. And very light-weight so I can stick it in my purse with my tablet. I looked at another stand (metal) but wanted something light. I was concerned, since this is plastic, that it wouldn't be sturdy/stable enough. I was wrong. It's very sturdy and I'm confident the tablet is "safe."Perfect choice for my Acer Iconia A500 (which is AWESOME BTW!).
Purchased this about 4 years ago after throwing away all in one or other smaller laser printers due to them breaking and costing just as much for a new one as fixing. Did a lot of research prior and this machine has good marks all over the internet. Long lasting cartridges and very quick warm up time between prints. Very happy with this purchase. Paid for itself in the first year on just replacement cartridge spending for many personal different machines. Drew
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.
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.
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!
I purchased my green apple ipod mini a few months ago and overall have been extremely impressed. The sound quality is impeccable, and the controls are intuitive and quick. A few minor bugs, though.Pros: First and foremost is sound quality. Even with relatively low bitrate(120-140) i rarely noticed any static. The new clickwheel works amazingly well, especially well when used one-thumbed (compared to other mp3 players.) Its small size and easy synchronization with your computer and iTunes are pluses as well. I have a PC, and Apple finally got something right. It is a breeze to add songs from cd's into itunes and then onto my ipod. It will usually open up itunes and update it for you. It also pops up as a portable hard drive which is very useful in lieu of a flash memory drive. While on the matter of transfer, it was extremely speedy, even with USB 1.1, taking only about 20 minutes for 400 songs(i have a rather limited library). USB 2 is much faster, so keep that in mind if transfer speed is an issue. It rarely (if ever) skips, thanks to 32mb of flash memory that it stores the music on, thus it has nothing that moves and skips while it is playing. The most aesthetically pleasing thing about the mini is its aluminum (colored!) case. IT resists scratches very well, and does not smudge at all like the original. Another perk of the mini is it comes with a usb cable and not just a firewire one like the regular one, which would set me back another 30=40$. Finally, I love the screen. It is clear, even at its size, and the backlight works fantastically.Cons: THe biggest problems I had were swallowing the big price tag and small battery life. 250$ seems like a lot when you can get a similar device for 50$ less. While the whole unit is remarkably small, in order to get it this size the manufacturers cut out battery size. THis is usually not a big problem as long as you remember to plug it into your computer or a wall outlet, but it is cumbersome on trips because you always need to bring the power cord along. Also, The ipod never shuts off. This is a bit of a mixed blessing as there is no start up time, but coupled with its small battery life, it can only go a few days without being recharged, even if you do not play any music. Plus, it has a relatively small hard drive, holding only about 1000 songs, paling in comparison to the larger ipods. But I don't have any use for a 40 gig ipod, so this is good for those who don't have a large amount or music. It freezes occaisionally, but this is not a suprise, as it is a computer and computers do that. The scroll wheel is occaisionally finicky if you want to move down say, one item, which would not be a problem with another mp3 player with buttons instead. The games are also difficult on this small screen (especially solitaire) but again, not something to base your purchase on. Finally, I sometimes found that it was too small, specifically too flat for its width and height. I usually keep the included belt clip on it, just so it feels bigger and sturdier in my hand.As a whole, I was extremely satisfied with this purchase, with just a few small bugs that are few and far between. I highly recommend it if you do not have a large music collection or are looking for something for excersize, etc. i also recommend the Sony MDR-EX70LP Earbud Headphones for use with it. Tey are an excellent match.
While I have only had this tripod for a couple of weeks I am already happy I purchased it. Quick and easy to set up and the twisting center column is great for flowers. Rock steady with my 40D and 400mm lens.I looked at Carbon but for the price I just didn't see the point.Great Tripod!!!
I bought the Canon CanoScan 4200F as an inexpensive document scanner to fax documents, using my computer. I was pleasantly surpised with it's capability to scan colour negatives to produce brilliant digital photographs. The optical character recognition (OCR)software, included with the scanner, also performs impressively.
I had a S1Is which died after 5 yrs and bought a S5Is which would not fit the S1Is case. The S5Is case is very snug but the camera does fit in ths case.
Freq response is much flatter from top to bottom than than the TOL Tsunami cable. I highly recommend this cable.
My daughter got this for her birthday from a friend and was able to figure it out right away.She has really enjoyed making printouts of pictures with friends that look like scrapbook pages. She prints it out on plain paper from the color printer and then cuts and pastes the whole page into a scrapbook.The resolution of the digital images is not the best. When they move the camera while taking the pictures they come out a little blurry. But she has learned to be more careful. Also, when she moves the pictures around in the software program they get a little warped, but she does not care.The camera is real basic and perfect for a 9 year old. My 6 year old boy even loves it and has no problem working the camera. The software is a little more difficult for him, but his sister helps him out a little. They have dropped the camera a few times and so far it still works. I think this is the perfect way for them to get started with their own photo collection.
bought from amazon at and unbelievable low price I saved at least 25.00 thanks amazon. r wagner
This filter does wonders for black and white photography. I took pictures of a monument with the sky in the background. One without the filter and one with. The one without had a bland white sky, the one with highlighted all the clouds that couldn't really be seen and made for a spectacular photo.
This skin does not fit the Zen Vision 60GB. It's too small. Overtight fit causes havoc with the four pushbutton controls on the Zen. You can cut the sides of the skin to reduce pressure on the Zen, but this, of course, reduces the protection value of the skin considerably. My advice, don't buy it for a 60 GB Zen Vision.
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.
There's literally no difference between these and the $100 to $1000 dollar Monster HDMI cables. No difference at all in either video or audio.If you can't find peace of mind buying something so cheap, by all means get yourself a cable at whatever price you desire. Otherwise, buy these.
Very good and comfortable strap. Very cushy and exactly what I was looking for for my vintage camera that came without a strap. Price is right as well.
This drive died 8 months after I bought it - I lost all of my content - Lacie's suggestion "buy a 2nd drive!" yeah right - The drive was under warantee when it crashed - but now 6 months after the year warranty, the replacement drive has also crashed.DO NOT BUY THE LARGER 500 Gig Drives - the bridge between the drives WILL CRASH.I've gotten some reall good use out of their smaller model drives (knock on wood)BUT STEER CLEAR OF THIS BIG DRIVE.Oh and you know your drive is going to crash when the drive starts slowing down and takes 10 minutes just to open.
We use this a few times per week and it has proven to be easy to use, reliable, and of quality.
This keyboard is great to use with a Windows 7 Media Center PC connected to a big screen TV from the living room couch. It doesn't come with an IR receiver, so you'll need one, either from Microsoft, or I've found that the Hauppauge media center remote control IR receiver works too. (There may be others, too.) There's an on/off switch on the front left edge, to preserve battery life. There's also a small mouse control at the top right that takes some getting used to, but can be useful with some practice. In addition to the standard keyboard keys, there are also media control buttons just like on the media center remote. The keyboard keys even work if you leave the media center application and want to use other programs, like email, so with this, you don't really need a regular mouse or keyboard.
I purchased this printer primarily to print my digital photos. I am amazed at the quality of the prints when done on Epson's photo paper. Directions for the installation were very easily understood and went without a hitch. I definetely recommend this printer.
I ordered 3 of these surge arresters last year - and I came back for another one. I used the original three for my TVs/cable boxes/VCR/DVD players - and I have cut my monthly electrical use in half!!! I switch the power on when I'm ready to use the TV, and then off when I'm finished viewing my shows.Since I saved so much money by simply shutting the power strip off, I purchased another for my computer!Great product that will pay for itself many times over!
You don't always have to buy the 'name' brand for your camera. I saved a lot of money by purchasing this one.
I bought one of these units to have a backup to my Cyberhome 320, which has served me very well.The three things I like most about the Cyberhome units are:1) The audio playback volume can be controlled globally from the remote. This is helpful if you have the sound output of the player connected to a reciever/ amplifier and a TV simultaneously- the volume of the TV sound and the reciever sound can be adjusted in tandem - or, if the minimum volume setting on your TV is still too loud for watching DVD's or playing mp3's late at night (my plasma TV is like that, believe it or not) you can lower the volume to a level that won't disturb others.2)Cyberhomes seem to be able to play any DVD that I can create on my PC. This was not so for a Sony unit I have that cost three times as much.3)the region code of the units can be reset to zero. However, when I attempted to use the hack that worked on my 320 (the same hack described here in other reviews of this player) on the 300 it did not work. If you are getting the same results try this proceedure instead (it worked for me):1) Close the disc tray with no disc inside. (This proceedure will not work with the disc drawer open.)2) On the remote press "menu" then "1" and then "9". When I tried this no "no" symbol appeared as on my 320. A highlighted box should appear with the players current region setting displayed.3) On the remote, press the green up or down buttons to change the code. I set mine to "0" - all regions.4) On the remote, press "enter".You're done!I tested this with region 1, 2, and 4 discs and they all played fine.I just got my 300 so I haven't had time to experience any of the problems (unit failres) that others have reported, but I've had my 320 for about two years and other than having to clean the lens once it has worked just fine. As far as I can tell the 300 and the 320 are identical except that the power indictor on the 300 is larger than the one on the 320, the screensaver looks slightly different and the region hacks are slightly different. I'm hoping that the 300 will perform as well as the 320 since these players have all the features I need.
Product came quickly and is constructed of quality materials and well built.It works well without any problems.
This product works very well. It gives excellent picture quality and compared to higher end cables there is little if any difference.
iLive? More like i got ripped off. That hiss is definitely audible at low to mid levels. Great idea. Great price.... Awful execution. Back to the electronics store this one goes. Shame on me for not doing my research.
Great product for the price. I purchased these speakers to match my older set and completed my surround sound. However the newer version has black faces so they are not perfectly the same. Sound matches the other speakers so no big deal.
This is the card to get if you have an old digital camera that needs the flash memory. The newer flash memory cards are not compatible with old cameras. This card works no problem.
I did a lot of research before purchasing a good digital camera(I had a really cheap one before this one). The FD92 just excelled in every aspect. It has 8x optical zoom (look at the difference between digital and optical zoom is a good thing to know). It has the capability of storing images in both a Floppy disk and a Memory stick(128Mg Memory stick available now) which depending on resolution can satisfy all your needs(Max res on FD(6 pics) Max Res on Mem Stick (300 Pics) Good Res 640x480 (30 on FD and 1500 on MS). Besides all the comparisons I made with other cameras from Nikkon, Olympus, and Cannon, I purchased from the mavica product line since my Auto Shop uses them line... they abuse an FD90 day in and day out and it still works perfectly... this was one of the major factors that made me purchase it. After I bought the camera and started using it I was very happy with my investementet ... My wife picked it up and starting taking pictures without even reading the manual and she loved it... which is a first when it comes to electronic "toys". I recomend this camera to anyone in the market for one.
Love this thing to death! It has great bass, great volume, and it can shuffle too. Its not a hassle to use either, just stick in a CD and press play! I've dropped this thing loads of times and it doesn't skip at all- and the headphones are great too. The only thing bad about this is the clasp which which broke off mine (but a rubber band can hold it together. xD ), but I don't blame it- it was a hard fall! I paid 50 dollars about two years ago for this, a bit much- but there are pretty decent prices nowadays for this thing.
Great Bang for you Buck. I've had no trouble since purchase, everything is working great.
iT WAS THE WRONG CABLE TO FIT ANY CASIO EXLIM EXS5 CAMERA NOW i HAVE 2 THAT WOULD COS MORE TO SHIP BACE THAN THIER WORTH AND THE VENDO SAYS THIER NOT AVAIL. i WONT BUY AGAIN. mICHAEL EBERHARDT52@YAHOO.COM
I have two systems. One has worked fine for probably about a year. But the second newer one just got the same "HELLO PROTECTION GOODBYE" fault that so many people seem to be getting.The class action suit looks like it is at:http://www.dvdnotice.com/I'm not sure how directly it addresses this problem, but looks worth checking out. Deadline for claim forms is May 1, 2005
This stand works well with my IPad. I have it in my kitchen and while I cook or clean my IPad sits on it and I play my music.
An authentic replacement for the Alienware, Area 51 m5550 series laptop.With careful observation you can see the keys are actually transparent.
These earphones are well put together and at the price they could be outstanding. The volume control alone make them a steal. The problem is that being behind the neck there is no adjustment for size. You can't wear them while relaxing in a chair because when you lay your head back, the earphones try to rip through the front of your ears. Add to this that there is no foam cushioning to the phones themselves and they are hard plastic circles than insert into your ears and it makes for PAIN.Unless your ears are large enough to accomodate 1/2 inch discs inserted into them SIDEWAYS (like inserting dimes into your ears edgewise), you will not like the feeling.Add to this the fact that the speakers face forward instead of into the ears, and you have the problem of having to raise the volume higher than necessary.So instead of a well designed product you have one that is badly designed from every aspect. These could be great earphones if Koss would make them adjustable, reduce the size of the speakers and turn them 90 degrees so they direct the sound down the ear canal and finally add some foam padding to cushion the speakers.The quality is excellent and the volume control is substantial and well made, not flimsy like most that I have seen. A company like Koss should know better.
Product is good, but design is poor. This one does not fit into my DC outlet - adapter's plug is too wide. Please be careful when ordering or be prepared to send this one back.
We purchased this for my neice who is off to college. After much research,not only on the internet, but listened to other systems at Radio Shack... we decided on the Kensington for the size & cost. Needless to say, my neice loved it...has great sound & with the small bedroom she will have...will fit very nicely. I would recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable system with good sound quality.
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!!
I was very nervous about buying a lower priced DVD player by a company I'd never heard of before and was SURE that some sort of problem was inevitable. Not at all! I've only been using it for a little over 2 weeks but so far it's been easy to use (VERY important to me!), easy to hook up, solid, w/ nice picture quality. No problems at all, yet. Very pleased. Contrary to some of the other reviews I've read, I don't find the remote to be terribly slow. In fact, I find the control buttons to be well distributed and easy to use. The less glancing down the better for me! So far I'm really quite pleased with the unit. I didn't want anything fancy, I just wanted it to work well and this really does.Hope this helps someone else. There were only two reviews when I bought mine and I was definitely second-guessing my choice at the time but for those considering the Konka, I've had a VERY nice experience.
Used a 50mm f/1.8 before, love the upgrade. Definitely recommend this lens to others looking for a 50mm, essential lens.
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.
I have owned Philips products in the past, including a stereo which is amazing quality! This MP3-CD Player is so terrible! The quality is so poor it is a total waste of my money, so I returned the product! It skips constatly, as in every seconds when I am walking with it in my pocket or bagpack. Some tracks it will not even play on mp3 data cd's I create on my computer. It won't display the title, only the number of the song which is a very poor feature. Also when I am walking with the unit it will sometime go crazy and start playing another track while I am listening to the current one. This unit is poor and I would not recommend it to anyone!
Belkin cat6 cables are a must-have for our gigabit home network. Consistent quality, reliable. Highly recommended for use in any 10/100 or gigabit home network.
Slingbox is a great cheapo alternative (150.00)to owning many TV's in those places like home offices and kitchens. Why should I hire 3 more cable boxes and buy TV's when I can use my PC's. Easy setup, great quality and great navigation makes this product great.The cons- only one user can view it at a time...Another words, you cannot broadcast to all PC's.
I work with a laptop computer and I have 3 external harddrives to backup my data, other than that I have several USB devices. I have used all of them at the same time, this hub works perfectly, and it just takes one USB port, I had one before that used two ports but this one uses only one, giving you room for another device.If you work with a lot of USB devices... this is your product
Go to the vikingcomponents.com website. They do have a XP driver! Viking makes great products. If you need to download and/or upload from your PC to smartmedia, PCMICA, and compactflash you can't find a better reader/writer for the money.
these are the best blanks i have bought yet, so far i have not had one bad burn (i have used over half of the pack), normally i woild have atleast 2. They are too expensive to use for most uses, but for inportant files these are the best.
It's not differ feature to Deluxe version. But I must pay more 30 bucks for this. However, it is compact webcam and good quality. It's automatically dowload sofware in windows Vista when you phug in.
A sales person at Best Buy actually told me about the 880 as being a bargain, so I researched it here and bought it. It is light years ahead of ANY remote I've ever had. I'm sure there are better somewhere, but for the price it's been great. There are even some features on the 880 for my PVR that the remote that came with it doesn't have. I actually like using the web page to setup the remote, that way there is a record, besides on your own computer, for your setup in case there was a glitch or malfunction.Up sides are:the ease of setupThe macros I have setup work great.Unlike others, I can operate all the buttons with one hand.It works even my older Denon AV receiverDown sides:I can't use it on my lighting control system because it's RF based, not IR. But that's not tha big a deal to me.For the same reason, I can't operate my PS3 to watch Blu-Rays with it, but that's the only other remote I have to use now. FYI, some satelite systems use an RF based remote too, so check into that before buying an 880 if you use satelite TV.There are some functions that are not available on the 880 that my AV receiver remote does. (surround sound tones for setup for one) But not a big deal since that is a limitted repeat of use function.I was too late to get it with the $50 Amazon discount, paid $161
Hard to beat the price - unless you want a cordless, no reason not to buy this mouse.I did have to adjust the scroll speed (SYS PREF>INPUT) so if you're a Mac user, you might try adjusting the input speed before passing judgment on this great mouse. It works perfectly and tracks perfectly.There is even a bonus feature with FIREFOX. If you press down on the scroll wheel, it activates a on-screen scroll wheel so instead of having to be at the edge of a page in the scroll bar area - EVERY area of FIREFOX is a now scrollable.Just press down on the scroll wheel (you see a slightly transparent) icon on the screen, then just scroll up or down anywhere on your page - very cool.Again, not cordless but hard to beat the price or build quality. just spend 3 seconds re-setting your scroll speed and you are set to go!
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!
I've had the GO700 for about 2 years. I feel it compares favorably with Garmin Units and is better than most factory installed units I've used. Since the maps were updated last year exit names as well as numbers are displayed and maps are more comprehensive (less missing roads near new developments). The 3D display view is easy to follow and it is intuitive to use. The negatives are bright sun causes a lot of glare on the screen; hands free calls are hard for the other end to hear. (Wife's new Lexus has the same problem). It is also difficult or impossible to establish bluetooth connection with Treo's.
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.
This machine made clicking sounds from the beginning. The lights would dim and flash. Then the movies wouldn't play and I had the machine less than a month. My 10 year old Sony DVD player still works great. I thought Philips was supposed to be a decent player. I'm very disappointed.
Its an HDMI cable, not much to it... it does the trick and gives a great picture, im currently running it from HD DVR to my new LG 55 inch tv and everything works great.
I bought one and am very disappointed with it. My older filter on a film camera gave a very nice dark blue sky on almost every single shot I took. This filter does not give the same quality, nor the dark sky effect I hoped for on my EOS 30D DSLR. Extremely disappointed.
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.
They say once you go Tivo you can't go back and they're absolutely right. This system is amazing. Recording on the Extra Fine setting is superb especially if you have an LCD tv. The High Quality is also good but not as crisp. I haven't had any problems with the pixelation as someone else mentioned. The setup was easy if you have a recent tv model. It gets a little more complicated with an older model tv. I tried to hook it up to a 10yr old tv and it would only work using the RF setup which didn't provide the full benefits. For example, I couldn't change the channels with the Tivo remote and had problems with the recording function. HOWEVER- once I set it up on my Sharp Aquos tv it worked wonderfully. You can use composite, s-video, component, or RF hook-ups. I've been using blank Memorex DVD-R/RW cds to record without a problem. It comes with a free trial of Tivo Plus which I highly recommend. It finds programs for you and allows you to find a programs by favorite actor/actress or type or title. Overall- HIGHLY RECOMMENED PRODUCT !!!
First of all, I absolutely LOVED "The Secret History." So, I'm quite saddened to dislike this novel as much as I do, because it really does start off really promisingly. (As promisingly as it can, considering it starts with a murder of a little boy.) Yes, it's really well written. Yes, it's quite moody and the characters are all very fleshed out. But Ms. Tartt has her work cut out for her because she expects to keep the reader's interest while unfolding a virtually plotless storyline through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl: not an easy task for over 600 pages. Do not be fooled by the jacket cover: this is NOT a murder mystery and there will be no big moment of "AH-HAH!" in the end of it. Just more moody, broody, albeit lovely, writing.
this aux cable is fantastic. it isnt very lengthy like those other cables. sounds great, durable. just what i bought for. worth every penny. absolutely love this one!
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.
This product was received in a very timely fashion, it only took three days. It looks good and it was very easy to assemble. Also, it matched the turntable. I am very pleased.
Sigma SD14 is a fabulous camera, capable of producing exceptional, vivid and professional quality photos that can impress your friends, but it has several shortcomings.I have used this camera for three months and took over 4000 pictures with these four Sigma lenses: 30mm f1.4, 50mm f2.8, 18-200mm OS and 70-300mm APO. I also have the Canon Rebel XT and Nikon D40 systems.SD14 works great when there is a lot of light, like shooting pictures during daytime outdoor or inside a well-lit studio. Without sufficient lighting, pictures can be dark and grainy. On the other hand, Nikon D40 produces better indoor pictures.If you are upgrading from a point and shoot camera and have less than a thousand dollars to spend, I suggest you get the Nikon D40 with its kit lens and the AF-S 55-200mm VR lens. Number of megapixels does not matter, but the sensor size does. D40 has the same sensor size as D300!If you don't look at price tags when you shop, then the Canon 1Ds is for you. It'll cost you ten grands when you include a couple of L lenses and flash speedlights.SD14 is not an all purpose camera. It is suitable as a 2nd camera to an entry level or prosumer DSLR cameras. It let you take artistic and lively pictures to wow your friends without breaking the bank.Pros:1. Wow quality photos. Picture colors are absolutely amazing.2. Camera relatively cheap.3. Sigma professional lenses much cheaper than the Canon and Nikon counterparts.4. Great for taking still subjects such as portraits, flowers, architectures and landscape.Cons:1. Slower auto focus when compared to the Canon and Nikon systems.2. Metering less accurate when compared to the Canon and Nikon systems.3. Battery life relatively short (150/250/400 photos for SD14/Rebel XT/D40).4. Some Sigma lenses haves quality control issues. I had to return the 30mm f1.4 lens because of back-focus problem. It has worked fine after the exchange. Sigma USA customer support is friendly.5. Camera system crashes a bit too often. Need to restart and waste 2 seconds every time.6. Slower burst rate. Not suitable for shooting birds or race cars unless you are really good.
If you have only a coax or optical input and need to convert one from the other this is the answer. It works as advertised and there have been no issues since I purchased it. It works, it has been working, and I am sure it will continue to work. Worth the money!!
I recorded a movie on one of the disks, and it works fine in my DVD player.
I really do like this screen a lot although it has some problems here and there. The screen has what everyone already knows the &#34;new screen&#34; smell. It will wear off eventually so I would say that's a big problem. One of the more important problems is that the screen is a little difficult in rolling up. If you are a patient person that wants to spend a little amount of money, this is your screen.
I paid 15.99 for cheap foam rubber. I was looking for something substantial to protect my ipod during my workouts and this thing is nowhere near what I expected from the picture. The underside doesn't look waterproof and it doesn't come with a wallet - it comes with a ipod sport censor shoe holder that is no bigger than a quarter.I received this product by USPS for an additional 7 dollars in shipping. The company paid nowhere near that to get it to me and should have upsed UPS or FedEx for the amount charged.
I bought myself a 30-minute Flip for Christmas and have really enjoyed it. Being so small -- and without all the cords, tapes -- it stays in my purse. That way, it's there to capture all the fun things in life. The other day, my daughter and I caught the horse down the street smiling. I whipped out my Flip and got a great YouTube-quality video! I'll admit the sound quality can be frustrating, but I just remind myself of the price.
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.
Remote works well. Once in a while it seems to loose connection, but it's rare. MUCH better than having to run a IR cable to the tv thats for sure. Overall, a great product....I just hope it lasts.
Got this Sony WEGA 23" LCD about two years ago. It's been great.Very stylish looking. Still looks good today.Picture quality is outstanding, stood out above the rest at the store when they were all turned on. I've have friends comment how clear the picture is when they've come to my house.The stock sound is great for a 23". I didn't realize this until I purchased another LCD TV and its stock sound was terrible.Overall, been a great TV and still working great.I recently purchases another LCD TV from a less established brand (Mintek) and was disappointed in the picture quality and the sound (especially compared to my Sony sitting next to it). The experience has enhanced my brand view of Sony Quality.-J.Clark / San Jose, CA
The title basically covers it. It offers a great range of sound with depth and clarity while being in the $50 range.The clip-on function is a bit difficult to work with at first but once you find the adjustment that's right for you, it'll feel like you've got nothing on.Highly recommended for people looking for a mid price range, high quality headphones.
You can not go wrong with this pair of outdoors speakers. The are cheap and sounds good. they don't deliver much bass and they are a little bulky but they sound perfect. I installed them in my backyard porch to have music while grilling !!:) and they work perfectly great. Great buy for a awesome price tag !!! you can't go wrong with them. if they ever fail, or get damage for the weather outside I will buy me another pair, they just 30 bucks and they are not some ultra expensive Bose (Bose are great speakers and I own 8 of them for my living room system) but for outside I wanted something good enough and also I did not want to pay big bucks for a outdoors speaker that I can not put full volume because somebody will call me the police and if they ever get damage, I will not cry for !! That's why I got this pair. They rock the world with that price tag and the sound they deliver.
I used to do alot of home theater and outdoor speaker installations and I always used this particular speaker from JBL. The most extreme case was at a house on a lake in which I ran wires down to the water line and hung these speakers up in the trees and pointed them at the peer/boat dock area...They sounded good considering the size of the speaker and it being completely out in the open..Used a top of the line amp with plenty of power to drive them. They have been completely exposed outside in the trees by a lake for well over 5 years with no problems and the owners use them often when the weather is good. If you put them on a powerful amp they really put out the sound.
I purchased 2 CyberHome DVD players, CH-DVD 300. Both units failed, 1 before it was even used. The electronic circuit burned in both units. I believe this DVD player poses a significant fire risk.
Our old JetDirect card for an HP wide-format printer had died. This was an easy drop-in replacement. Unscrew old card, remove it, plug this one in, and tighten the screws. Took longer for the printer to power on than to install it. There were certainly better prices than Amazon's, but most of those on-line stores had bad reviews, making me quite leery of their business practices. At least I know that Amazon wouldn't give me a run-around or do a bait-and-switch.
Needed a product for archiving photos. These fit the bill superbly. I like that I can buy in a larger quantity.
Got this to use when I take photos outside - and I like it. A little hard to put on and off, but would recommend it to anyone using the camera outside in the sun a lot.
These sound really good with my computer! I am in a fairly large size office in my home and having six speakers just makes a rich sounding music or stereo sound for a movie. These 70 watts of total power speakers just rock in a 5.1 surround sound mode. They are easily set up and provide a good experience when used for a TV or computer system.The speakers that are provided are 4 satellites, 1 center speaker and 1 subwoofer. You also get a control center and the cables are color coded for fast wiring and installation. The set comes with a 2 year warranty and I like the construction. The cable lengths were ok for my installation but you may in some cases find them to be a little short, especially the rear speakers.This set of speakers is worth the money as they produce high quality sound that is crisp and clean. I enjoy mine.
Product arrived quickly, and the item works as it should. I recommend to anyone not hung up on big name brand cables.
I use this keyboard with my Lenovo T60 laptop, mostly docked, but sometimes I take both the keyboard and laptop to meetings, or home when I have work to do. Having the disc on the bottom right (that acts like a mouse) is perfect when I don't feel like typing on the shorter laptop keyboard and messing with the pointer or touchpad. The keystrokes are crisp and precise, and the keyboard just looks great.Battery life is just about forever. I've had the keyboard for a month, and haven't recharched it yet. (Again, I probably use it half of the time I use the laptop at work, since the keyboard usually stays on my desk). When fully charged, the Logitech software showed 60 days worth of charge - wish I could get that from my laptop!The laptop is in and out of the dock several times each day, and the keyboard has not lost pairing yet.I'd recommend this keyboard for anyone with a laptop. I'm actually thinking of getting one for my desktop machine at home also.
I really love this headset. It has met all my needs both personal and academic. My only complaint is that I can't make the headset quite as tight as I would like it; I guess I have a little head.
I ordered this card for my camcorder to tape my daughters first birthday party. It was ordered a full month before the party but I never received it. I emailed amazon, they said they would ship another, i never saw a new order or any flash card. Thanks amazon! Now customer no-service is telling my the replacement order was shipped over 2 weeks ago but it was not received either. I have order thousands of dollars worth of products from amazon and now they are going to loose a customer because of a 15$ memory card.
My new computer did not have a floppy drive. I had saved a bunch of stuff to floppys that I wanted to retrieve. This was the answer. It works great.
Got a great price on Amazon for this sometimes expensive toner. No spill and it lasted a long time. One thing I noticed (and I'm sure others do as well), the printer signals the toner is low really quickly. I suspect it's to get you to buy more toner. I pull out the cartridge, give it a couple of small shakes, then put it back in. Can usually do this 2-3 times after printer gives a low toner signal and easily print 100-200 more pages. All in all a good deal.
I bought this shortly after my work purchased the Wireless PC card for my laptop (DWL-650 I believe) and I have had no troubles since the day I set it up.The Access Point detected my PC card rather quickly and I was suprised how quick I was able to add a wireless connection to my existing home LAN.Recommended to all.
Upon receiving this product I found that it didn't appear to be long enough. The product as received was new and sealed. When measured I found it to be only 91 feet long and not the advertised 100 feet. I also noticed that it didn't seem as heavy as 10 gauge wire I have used in the past so I got out my precision wire gauge and found that this wire was significantly smaller that 10 gauge and appeared to be closer to 12 gauge even though it was labeled 10 gauge right on the wire. I feel that this product is totally misrepresented and therefore cannot recommend it.
This mp3 is awesome so i'll let all the other people praise it.Only complaints are headphones (no biggy), and installation.If you get it, do not do anything and go to the iriver website and go to the installation trouble shooting. There they will give you step by step so you wont spend hours trying to figure it out like i did.BUY ITits awesome.
Look closely at the photo for this product... the headphones have no shape to them... Each side has a mind of it's own. Impossible to adjust for a proper fit... again, you can see this by just looking at the photo of the product...The plastic around the ear is very uncomfortable. The headphone piece pops out of your ear. And if by some miracle, you do get them right... store them in a glass case... Drop them on the seat and they will lose what little shaping you achieved...
This is the best recorder. work just like a VCR!i dont even have the remote and can do evrythingfrom the frunt pannel like a VCR. picture/sound/featuresgets a 5 star. you better grt 2 before they run out.stay awayfrom the new GX315. sometimes sony puts out a state of the art producklike their 750-VCR and the GX300 is one of them Thanks
Canon makes a great case. Well designed and well made, it fits the camera perfectly. Highly recommended!
I bought this Belkin and one made by Sony for $13. The sound quality on the Sony is like a cd and this one sounds like a cassette, thats how much better the Sony is. Spend a few more dollars on the Sony model.
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!
No setup necessary other than to add my HP LaserJet 6MP as a USB printer and select the LaserJet 6MP-Postscript driver. It also works from OK from a VMWare Windows 7 Virtual machine.
There's not much to say - the product is works exactly like it should and it goes a long way. I love Samsung Laser printers and I've had great luck with the longevity of their toner cartriges!
Though I didn't use this product as exactly as it is intended (home audio, etc.), it is a fantastic solution for my needs. I needed to house my home network in an enclosure since it is in a lint-filled utility/laundry room. The idea of $600 worth of electronics just scattered about on a shelf in a heaping mess (just asking to get knocked off) just doesn't make sense, these things are very important to our lives and livlihoods these days. I have a cable modem, wifi router, ethernet hub, NAS drive and all the cables and power strip, not very large items, but enough that it begins to take up space.I started looking into what was available and was shocked at the cost of the couple home network enclosures on the market; $242.00(USD) is what Oberon's enclosure lists at. So I began to scour the internet for an alternative and found this product, and then found it here on Amazon (the site I trust most for online purchasing). The biggest thing that allows this enclosure to be used as a home network enclosure is the fact that it is made of ABS plastic, virtually invisible to a wi-fi signal. I used double-sided velcro straps (also purchased here) and screwed them into the back of the enclosure cabinet to hold the devices.It is crowded in there, but everything fits!
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.
I purchased this item specifically to use with my Vista PC and enable the drive for Readyboost. The alleged "Hi-Speed" USB drive doesn't meet Microsoft's requirements and I now cannot use it for the sole purpose of purchasing it. Funny thing, 1 GB SD card does meet readyboost requirements. Of course that SD card isn't made by Corsair.I've got lot's of spare storage devices. Oh well, guess I've got another.
i have been wanting this for a while and i wasn't dissappointed. i thought this thing would be difficult to use with one hand but i was wrong. my hands are about 7 inches long from wrist to tip and can easily use the clix with one hand.It has amazing surround sound, much better than a nano which i bought for my gf. i put a few episodes of family guy and south park on there and it runs smooth and looks fantastic. you probably dont wnat to put any huge movies in there and stare at a small screen for 2 hours. if you are a student than the text feature is great for studying as you can upload text files into the clix. my only complaint is that loading videos is a tad bit of a hassle, especially if you are not tech-savvy. however, it is not too difficult and should get the hang of it after half an hr or so. IMO this is the best mp3 player of its size and price range currently on the market.
it was very hard to work also it breaks easy and you get like only 2 minutes 2 recordcord things and the special features are terrible and special effects are just messed up.
I bought a Sharp Aquos 37" and experienced a problem in a storm that caused the system to freeze. No big deal I thought because most everything has a reboot sequence.Well, I was right but Sharp charged me $175 to do this because someone had to come to the house to do the magic button sequence.I thought at least spending this much on a Tv that even though it was out of the 12 month warranty since this is a software/firmware issue Sharp would waive the fee.Boy was I wrong.Beware of Sharp Warranty.
Simply put, my Corsair 16GB flash drive holds over 4000 mp3 songs (128+ kbps); about 10 days of music - playing 24 hours a day - without ever repeating a song!!! That's time enough to drive leisurely across the US... and back... and never hear the same tune twice!!! No more constantly swapping CDs (assuming they haven't melted in the summer heat) and no more constantly changing radio stations seeking to tune out their endless banalities. The only time I touch my flash drive is about once every month or two, when I want to plug it into my computer to upgrade the playlist. Then back into the Kenwood to let the music play and play and play!Or putting it even more simply: Today I'm buying a 32GB flash drive for the sole purpose of feeding still more heaps of music into this wonderful player.Now if only I could find a portable player that I could simply plug a flash drive into....
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.
After looking locally for a replacement printer cartridge for my HP 4L Laserjet Printer (old, but extremely reliable), and being surprised at the retail cost, I looked on-line. Amazon and the supplier provides an OEM (HP) printer cartridge at a very reasonable price. It arrived (in the OEM box) and was easily installed and works fine. As long as it is possible, I will only use HP cartridges in my printer.
i once reviewed this object as a 5 star mp3 player, let me take that backmy white mp3 player, got gunk on it that turned rainbowish, and didnt come offi can also peel it apart after 2 months, yet it has been like this for about 3 weeks, if u can, an ipod is more reliable, and works better, and has much better quality of accesoriesalso the case it came with ripped in the first 2 weeks, and has been useless sincethe stinky part is, its not covered by waranty, because i damaged it....
The Good: Great design. Even smaller than the really small I imagined both in size and weight. Clix interface works great. Five stars for design.The Bad: Battery life is more like 4-5 hours, even with energy-using options turned way down. Using any less energy than my settings would make the screen completely superfluous. Died after one month. Awaiting RMA return. One star for the all-critical ability to actually use it.Conclusion: Nifty design, poor reliability or too expensive depending on how you look at it. If these cost around $5.00 each you could stock up on, say, a dozen at a time, keep a few of them charged at all times, and give them the toss as they died.
I use this MP3 player to listen to audio books downloaded from my local library. Holds about 24 unabridged books. Very easy to download - very easy to use. Very lightweight to carry everywhere.
A very good radio. 4+ miles range in a suburban Denver, Colorado neighborhood setting. Ran out of road, but at 4 miles as the crow flies, communication was clear and no static. Could have gone much further. Very solidly built. Easy to use. Very good audio. Very long life battery pack. I recommend these highly for sportsmen needing to keep in touch with each other.
My five star rating takes the very low price into account. The software is intelligent and user friendly; audio output supplements what you see on screen. When you turn the computer off the printer turns off as well making the cartridge last longer. Set-up and software installation is easy. Output while not top photo quality is quite acceptable for a utility home printer. The single cartridge is economical also.
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.
The minimum processor speed for XP is 750MHz, a requirement not well documented!I never was successful getting my modem to actually go &quot;off-hook&quot;. If I took the line off-hook by picking up an extension phone it would dial.The manual or web-site were not very helpful, except to tell me that my PC was below the new speed requirements.
The unit is small and very easy to use. I've had it in the back of rooms as well as the front - the recording was very serviceable in all locations. Download to my computer was very easy and fast also. This product is highly recommended.
I have never used a wireless mouse before, so I was apprehensive ordering one. However, I have had no problem adjusting to it, and find it an improvement from the wired one and easy to use.
I bought this MicroSD card for my LG EnV. I wanted to be able to take photos and videos with higher resolution (which take up a lot of memory). Also, Verizon Pix Place doesn't permit you to upload large file sizes so I needed another way to get the photos and videos to my computer. This little memory chip works great. I bought theSandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader (Retail Package)to use as a reader. You can get away with a less expensive reader, but this one can read many different card types and I can use it to read my camera flash cards as well.Just one note for anyone considering using a MicroSD chip with an EnV phone. I popped it into the phone quickly and easily and couldn't figure out how to get it out. You simply press in on the card and it springs out.
When I first purchased the HDMI cord, I didn't think it would improve the overall quality of my HDMI picture, but I was wrong. This cord makes the picture much clearer than it is the the 3 component cables.
I had a Philips DVD-825, an old DVD player, for a long time. It served me well and all, but it was time to upgrade, and now that DVD prices have dropped substantially in comparison to 2 years ago, I figured I would take the initiative.For me, a DVD player has to:1 - play VCDs2 - play CD-R media (kinda goes hand-in-hand with 1)3 - connect easy4 - look good externally.That having been said, I went to Best Buy and saw this DVD player. It was advertised for [a relatively low price], and I was skeptical at first, but I'd brought a CD-R-based VCD to test it. Sure enough, it passed the test; passed #1, #2, and #4 so far. Bought it, got it home, and set it up. I had wanted to connect it through component video,[but due to a lack of funds], I wasn't going to buy that wire. So I'd gotten an S-video Monster cable. Hookups were easy as can be, and the menu is simple and easy. DVDs play with unbelievable clarity, and the sound is tremendously clear, especially on 5.1. This even plays MP3s and JPGs from a CD-R!! So you could copy like 120 MP3 files to a CD and play them on this player, and if you have a surround system, you could run a party with this!! Amazing!!There are two negatives to this player, which are small or large, depending on how you look at it.1 - It's VERY picky about its inputs to your source (receiver, TV, etc). My TV only has one pair of audio RCA jacks that have to be shared between the S-video and the Component Video, so I got two Y-splitters to connect both the audio from the DVD and my PS2 (which I had on the component side). The PS2's sound came through fine, but the DVD refused to play any sound. It would only play when directly input into the TV. I had to use a device switcher ... to get the PS2 and the DVD both operating with S-video.2 - It's very iffy on DVD playback. There are times (and this is fresh out of the box) when you press play and it will sit at a black screen. You can't stop it, you can't do anything. You have to power it off manually using the switch in the back. Also, there are times when you'll press a button on the remote and the DVD will respond late. For example, I could press Play, and it won't actually start playing until like a minute later; almost as though it were processing something. It doesn't happen often enough to be a big problem, but it is sort of a nuisance. This might be just my ignorance about the product.Besides these two things, this is a great product for the money. Buy this if you need a DVD player or you need to upgrade.
I've been looking for something to use instead of the dreadful Nikon strap, and I'm terrified of quick-release camera straps (I've read the reviews, I know they're durable, but I just can't trust my camera and telephoto to some flimsy looking plastic thingies...), so after much research I decided to give the OP/TECH strap a try.First of all, the neoprene part of the strap is pretty small. I'm pretty thin, so that isn't a problem, but for wider, male necks it might be somewhat uncomfortable because the sewn-on tougher outer parts might start digging into your skin. Not a problem with lighter cameras/binoculars, but if you have heavy equipment it could be an issue.Also, the first time I tried out the strap on a hot sunny day at an outdoor festival I was unpleasantly surprised to find that the strap had bled onto my light-colored t-shirt. It came off in the wash, but now I know that if it's hot outside, I'm not going to be carrying my camera on my neck/shoulder as much.On the bright side, it's a great strap! It's incredibly comfortable, well-made, and easy to put on. I've used it with my 80-200 monster Nikkor lens (pair that with a camera and that's quite a lot of weight to have hanging on your neck) and the difference from the Nikon strap was indescribable. It does bounce a bit when walking, but I find that actually comfortable - as though the impact of the weight is being absorbed by the neoprene.All in all, for under $10 it's a steal. After this one is done, I'm going to look into the more expensive OP/TECH straps (hopefully by then they will have more non-QR options), just to see if there is a difference. But it looks like this one will last me quite a while, and I'm perfectly happy with that.
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.
Allsop provides agreat product for a low price. You will be satisfied. I haven't had a problem with dvd,cd,or cd-r.
Setup was easy. There is plenty of hard drive space to hold the shows I record. Interface is easy to use. This product works as advertised! Commercial skip works automatically most of the time. ReplayTV will change the way you watch television. I am a completely satisfied customer.Negatives:-You cannot really channel surf with the ReplayTV because there is a multi-second recording delay to buffer the content coming in.-Steep lifetime activation fee
I've been a customer of Xbox Live for going on two years now, and this is by far the best way to get Microsoft Points other than purchasing directly on the Xbox or at Xbox.com. The products that are offered through Amazon have the option of instant delivery, which can be displayed on your screen on the Amazon website, or it can also be sent via email and several other methods. Not to mention, the points on Amazon are a few bucks cheaper than what is offered directly through Xbox. No complaints here!Xbox LIVE 1600 Microsoft Points [Online Game Code]
AKG K240's are semi-open, so many people don't use them in broadcast applications, because feedback can be a problem if you get near a "live" microphone. I do use K-240's for radio, and don't have the feedback issue, since I don't keep my headphone volume cranked up to super-high levels. The sound and build quality are top-notch, and the comfort provided by AKG's self-adjusting headband has to be experienced to be appreciated. I highly recommend these headphones.
I have these lens caps on all of my lenses. I suppose they show through the UV in the air, but really they protect your lens. Do yourself a favor and protect your hundred/thousand dollar glass with a solid filter.
Why would someone write a review online for a product that has not been produced for over 3 years? Two reasons. One, I really do love this unit and believe it is the closest to a workable model for and Ebook reader yet. Second, I wrote my Masters thesis on this topic so I have had to spend far too much time looking at the market and usage of these devices.This is the direct descendent of the Rocket Ebook by Nuvomedia. The REB 1100 from Gemstar was the first unit released by Gemstar after they bought both Nuvomedia and Softbook. The REB 1100 is the product of the Nuvomedia purchase and the REB 1200 is the product of the Softbook purchase. The REB 1200 is a nice unit with color and all kinds of extras. The problem is that the unit was heavy, battery power was inadequate and the ability to create your own content was minimal.The REB 1100 allowed you to create content, although you had to use other software, and easily transfer purchased and user created data from the PC to the REB 1100. The unit was significantly lighter then the original Rocket Ebook with minimal battery life loss. The battery still could last a good 20 hours with backlight turned on. The unit also has a SD slot to expand memory up to an additional 128 MB of RAM. Even the native 8 MB holds 10 novels easily.The REB1100 was followed with the REB1150. The REB 1150 was a similar unit but it made the creation of user content for the device more difficult and moved the repository for content online versus on your PC. The REB 1150 is no longer manufactured under that name either and Gemstar has shutdown Ebook operations several years ago. Recently the REB 1150 has been repacked and is being sold under a different name by an online Ebook vendor.I still own 3 of these and use them all the time. There are a number of other devices being released summer of 2006 that claim to do similar things but only time will tell if they are as versatile as the REB 1100 was. The truth of how great a product this is can be seen by the fact that the resale price of these units continues to climb as the years progress. If you can get your hands on one of these I doubt you will be disappointed.
Pan and tilt functions very good. Relatively easy to install. Not compatible with Linksys cameras as it will not permit mixed use.
Arrived promptly and works as expected, awesome sound!!! Well worth the price for the improved sound quality. Hope the neighbors get use to it.
These cases worked just fine. The slim cases are a little less sturdy than the full-size jewel cases in my opinion but they take up less space which was why I ordered them. I bought 300 of these cases and had to return one of the packages because they were damaged in shipping but Amazon returned them really quickly so it was okay.
From the point of a 13 year old:I was given this for Hanukkah. When it first came it did not work because there had been a error in the line. The error: The top did not put enough pressure on the printer so it always thought it was open unless you held it down while printing. We called the company and they said they would send a free replacement top because it was there error.If you are like me this is what you want to see:PROS:Awesome PrintingSo close to a photo printer (why spend the extra money?)Can print up to 13x19 posters ( AWESOME )Easy to installAnd Evrything else about it except...CON: (NOTICE ONLY ONE)You have to send for the top.....unless you have got a newly released one and that would make the printerCONLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OH yeah HP is an excellent company to work with if there are any problems
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!
The code is available in under 2 minutes after buying and the price is lower than buying from Microsoft, plus you don't have to pay tax.
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.
I should of taken reviews seriously. Its always made static and I have to adjust it to work. Then it took a $%&t two weeks later. Don't buy it.
Its very handy! and its very cheap! good quality! easy to tranfer pics from digital camera to pc or mac! 2.0 and 10 in 1 is a great combination and plus it can also tranfer pics from SDHC card! Overall great card reader and i just love the color! Every gal should have one!
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After much research and changing my mind several times, I finally decided to go with a compact camera. I chose the P7 over the S230 because it was easier to hold while taking pictures.This camera is extremely easy to use. Even my 5 year old son can use it and take adequate pictures. The quality of the images has been excellent. The outdoor pictures are truly incredible. I have been in two low light situations and the camera has performed very well. Like any point and shoot, the flash does have limited range. Apparently there is an external flash available with this camera. That might be a worthwhile consideration for events like weddings where you can't always be front and center. The camera is very slim and fits easily in a coat or pant. The LCD is very bright and clear, but because it is so small, it is often difficult to detect if the image is slightly out of focus.The battery life seems pretty good. If you don't need the flash, I would guess that you could take pictures for the better part of the day, especially if you turn off the LCD. With the flash and LCD on, I took about 85 pictures before the battery died out. The charging of the battery is very convenient. Because the power cord plugs directly into the camera, you can use the power cord to power up the camera if it is turned on or if the camera is off, then it will charge the battery. The battery life remaining displayed in the LCD is also very useful.The 16mb memory stick that comes with the camera is woefully insufficient. Plan on buying a larger memory stick. I bought a 128mb Lexar memory stick ... It works flawlessly with the camera. I have installed the USB drivers that come with the software on both a Win98 system and an IMac OS9 and both handle the download/upload between camera and computer with ease. I have not played with it too much, but the editing software seems kind of clumsy. For making prints, I have been taking my memory stick into [a local store] and using their Fuji machines to edit the images. The prints have come out great ...So far I have found myself taking many more pictures than I did with a film camera. At the party and wedding I went to, all of my friends had a great time looking at the pictures on the LCD and have really enjoyed the images that I have emailed to them. I know that a lot of people have digital cameras so I am surprised that more people don't bring their cameras with them because it really is fun to use. Anyway, I highly recommend this camera.
Straight out of the Box this HDMI cable didn't work. couldn't get any signal at all. Tried multiple sources to multiple displays. NO video or audio at all. I'm returning it today for a refund.
This lens was an AWESOME value! The price just can't be beat and performance is great! Just know that the lens casing and stuff is made out of plastic. Some people prefer the more expensive version made out of metal parts. Also, when coupled with a filter and shooting scenes with bright light sources in the background (bulbs, spotlights, etc) there may be an internal reflection due to the filter and the depth of the lens casing. Kinda hard to explain, but yea... That said, the lens is a GREAT lens to start off with and is perfect for the budding photographer. And at this price, there's probably no better value for this aperture!
I was using a mustek for years and then a visioneer .. and so far I am really impressed with the CanoScan .. it's fast with awesome resolution .. and it does a great job on negatives .. I have lots to learn on it yet but am very happy with it so far.
If rogue cables and wild wires drive you nuts, these are the ticket to tidiness. I have already ordered two additional packages.
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.
Using a triopd is not something we want to do often. Differentcondutions need advantages that only the U212 can offer. Independent leg adjustment, can put camera on leg as well ason bottom of center post, removeable head, buble for leveling,guid for shoting 360% if you want. A little heavy, you want nomovement on windy day. Have had one for over 20 years my son just borroed it a year ago, started looking for another brand to replace it came back to a U212 others didn't compare.
This works as good as filters four times the price. I have one for every lens to serve as a protective layer to the lens itself.
Nice gold plated connectors. It fits nicely and also snug into all the plugs I've used them on. Grade "A" cables.
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.
Never mind the fact that picture quality is below average for the resolution this camera provide. This camera literally drains battery. The battery came with the package completely died after taking just three pictures and transferring those pictures to my PC. New Duracell Ultra battery completely drained after two weeks in the camera w/o any usage. I gave this camera a two star just because the unique size. Word of advice, you get what you pay for. Don't waste your precious money on this camera.
This camera is relatively new, so there are not many reviews in cyberspace yet. However, some diligent searching will reveal a few. They generally fall into the "unbelievably good" category, but when you read the details you find the user has had the camera for only a few days, or it is their first camera. There are a few quite negative reviews, including some posted images of poor quality.I have had mine for a few weeks, and have mixed feelings about it. Yes, it does have all the features that others have listed, and it offers very good value for money. However, you need to understand what it is doing if you are going to take good pictures. If you just "point and shoot", you may be disappointed.The S-5600 has a very long zoom, but no image stabilisation. Unless you use a tripod, you may find it hard to get sharp pics at the extended settings. The "anti-blur" setting works well, but at the expense of sometimes undesirable ISO levels. IS would be better.Also, you need to be careful about focusing. The autofocus sometimes misses small subjects. You need to diligently use the "pre-focus" half-shutter option to make sure your subject is in focus before completing the shot.Focusing would be less of an issue if manual focus was easier. I would prefer a simple focus ring, like on an SLR. Failing that, it would be better if you could hold down a button with your left hand rather than trying to hold it down with your right hand while also operating the zoom buttons to manually focus. Also, manual focus is very slow - you might not think it is working sometimes. Plan to learn how to use manual focus, and practice using your right hand - not so difficult once you have it down, but again not "point and click".Ok, so this sounds like a pretty negative review so far. Let's look at some of the positives - and there are plenty:- Very good lens system, with huge zoom range- Ability to screw on converter lenses - a wide angle is probably the most useful- Really long battery life - leaves the Canons for dead (always been a good feature of Fuji)- Once you understand and master the controls, ability to take great natural light photos (I find the flash a bit harsh)- Very good movie quality (but no zoom in movie mode)- RAW mode!- Good price!In summary, if you are in the market for a new camera of this type, definitely consider the S-5600, but see if you can get a hands-on trial against a Canon or Olypus equivalent before you commit to it.
I bought this to connect my Iphone 3GS to my Toyota 4Runner stock radio. The phone connects via bluetooth and will stream music to the radio as promised. Incoming calls ring through the speakers, and pressing the button on the Satechi mutes the music and answers the call.I can talk hands free using the built-in microphone, then return to music when the call ends. People at the other end of the call say it sounds like I'm in a "tin box," but that they can understand me. The volume level of phone calls is different from the volume level of music, thus you have to turn up the volume for phone calls, then turn it down again for the music.The FM transmission is is not perfect, but it works. There is occassional static/interference from power lines, other cars with their own FM transmitters, or signal bleed from local FM stations. This isn't unique to the Satechi, as I have seen the same comments about similar devices from other manufacturers. It is just the compromise you make for a "wireless" solution that works with your existing radio.I would give this product 3 or 4 stars, except for one thing: The display FLASHES CONSTANTLY when playing music, and it is BRIGHT! This makes it very distracting when driving at night.Overall the unit works as advertised, and if you only drive during the day I could recommend it. But the bright flashing display makes it unusable at night. If you want a unit you can use at night, I recommend looking at other products.*** UPDATE 7-20-2009 ***As mentioned in other reviews, Satechi technical support is very responsive. They proactively contacted me about the flashing light and are trying to work out a solution. I'll update this review again with the results.*** UPDATE 7-22-2009 ***After discussing the problem, Satechi recommended their "Soundfly BT" model instead. It is similar to the BT04, with some added features, but most importantly does NOT have a bright flashing display. They graciously offered an exchange, which is in process now. SATECHI SUPPORT GETS 5 STARS, they have really gone out of their way to contact me, work out the issue, and find a way to make me a satisfied customer. I will post a review of the Soundfly BT unit when the exchange is complete.
Well, what can I say about the Fellowes Microban mousepad....it's a mousepad! A wonderful, glorious pad that keeps my mouse from putting ugly marks on my lovely cherry desk...and what a great job it does! :-)
I purchased this card for my Canon Powershot 610 to take on a trip to Ireland and London. It performed flawlessly! I took over 800 pictures at moderate resolution along with 5 two minute videos. Everything came out very well and looks great.
The title says it all. Pricewise this was the cheapest car charger I could find, but it's not cheaply made and works well. It's as good, if not better to a similar one I have that I bought direct from my cell phone company and which I paid more than triple for.
I had a OEM Ipad case ( high price) but I couldn't standing it so I bought this stand. It work very good, all joint were flexible and stable. The price is acceptable. I was happy with this product.
**update: dpreview.com just gave the camera a "recommend" and a wonderful review.**I finally got my camera and it has been worth the wait. The 24mm wide angle lens is in a word--awesome! you can shoot the whole interior of a room. most other lenses cannot capture the width. i can think of no better camera for those that shoot either interiors (real estate?) or wide vistas--like landscapes. the zoom works well and can be controlled manually so there is great opportunity for candid shots of the kids.**best of all are the Kodak colors. they are really vibrant and rich.
All SANDISK products are great but Amazon is selling an illegal counterfiet card which has no serial # so Sandisk will not honor the lifetime warranty. I have 3 cards and the 1 I bought at Amazon worked only for 8 months then it stopped working, now Sandisk will not honor the warranty. I have written to the seller and Amazon, neither is acknowledging my emails and now it appears Amazon has removed my history so I can nolonger do anything about it. Amazon should not be supporting this illegal activity which affects the US economy by supporting cheaters.
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 had a lot of information stored on floppies and my new system did not have a reader this drive did the job for me.
If you don't know what OEM is, it stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. In laymen's terms it means that you are buying something that is designed to just be installed in a computer, likely as a replacement for failed hardware. That also means you won't get ANY accessories with this; no cables, no screws, nothing. If you understand that then this is a good deal. HOWEVER...be careful buying OEMs from Amazon. As a side note, I bought this to offload significant amounts of data from my primary drive, for archival purposes. I can live without the bulk of it, but a lot of it is irreplaceable and I would really rather not lose it.Most big name stores do not sell OEM parts. Places like Fry's do because they're effectively giant warehouses full of overstock. Amazon will sell you OEM, but their packaging leaves a LOT to be desired. In the case of a hard drive, they are considered fragile as evident by all labeling on the drive itself; Amazon will not mark it as fragile on the box. That means UPS or FedEx or whoever is going to toss that box around like it's nothing. Normally this wouldn't be an issue for a properly packaged item...popcorn or bubble wrap or inflated pillows, but Amazon just had this sandwiched, in its electrostatic bag, between two plastic holders and directly placed into the box. No type of cushioning whatsoever, and it was not marked fragile. That was my first concern.When I got it home I proceeded to run Disk Management from Windows 7 to set up the volume and do a full format. It took two hours to fail at 8% and defaulted back to RAW; from that point I could no longer access it from Disk Management or CHKDSK. Bad sign - usually means there's something wrong with a sector or even a platter. I had to download a program, Partition Wizard, which after some plugging and unplugging was able to find the drive, format it and set it up. Partition Wizard did the full format in a matter of 1 minute. I ran a surface test to make sure there were no additional errors and didn't find any. Instead of fully moving the data, I copied what was there over to the drive and then I've been moving some additional stuff that was never properly archived. Reads work fine, and writes are fast over USB/eSATA bridge, but I still worry about what might have gotten messed up over the shipment. I'm going to just use it for a few months repeatedly, accessing the data and see if there are any issues, if not then I'll call it safe.Just be forewarned about Amazon's shipping methods with an OEM device like a hard drive that is sensitive to sudden shock and motion. The drive itself is solid, but Amazon doesn't seem to care about shipping it properly.
I ordered this cable the same day I bought a 32" LG LCD HD TV from Amazon. The TV arrived in four days. When I swapped out my cable box for a HD set top box it came with a high quality HDMI cable. A week later I asked Amazon where is the cable I bought? They forwarded my request to the vendor. The vendor said they shipped it USPS, I should be patient. Like I'm going to sit with a new LCD TV and not watch it for two weeks. Then the vendor said they were out of stock. After three weeks the HDMI cable arrived, it was puny, cheap looking and trashed in the next garbage pickup. This product is junk. You don't need the aggravation.
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 have been using this antiglare screen protector for a couple of weeks now, and I couldn't be more pleased. The glare is MUCH less, the touch sensitivity is still great, and I rarely need to clean off fingerprints. I bought an extra to have just in case I messed up the first time putting it on, but with a little effort to start with a clean screen, I only needed to raise a couple of edges and use Scotch tape to get rid of a few dust particles that were causing some air bubbles. After that, I continued to smooth small bubbles toward the edges. I ended up with a little air at two corners, but it doesn't show when in the case. When in the case, it looks perfect. I paid $1.99 each, and I can't imagine how the more expensive screen protectors could be any better.
You can't really get a "bad" HDMI cable considering they're all about the same. Yeah there are higher grade cables but there really is no point in getting them now seeing as how no hardware really supports the full potential anyway, so get a cheap perfectly working and great cable now and maybe splurge on some cables later when hardware catches up with the technology (although new technology will be available by then anyway, can you say Catch 22?)
Got theses for an old camcorder,,The batteries work fine for about five months then they started to leak...ughh waste of $$$ #1
You can get two 15ft USB extender cables on amazon for less than $10.00 right here 15 Foot USB 2.0 Extension Cable Free Shipping. Your Welcome.Although I do understand that some people like to waste a few dollars every now and then. The reason why I gave it the second "star" is because this is a good cable overall - if money is no object.
I assumed that this charger would recharge my iPod faster than the usb connection on my computer.But it doesn't and it's to expensive. I have seen third party chargers for much less.
Delivery was a little troublesome. UPS deliver it during the day when nobody was at home so I had to pick it up at their wharehouse the next day. Why they did not phone before to make sure somebody was at home or why they did not deliver it after 5PM?Apart for that glitch, everything was according to expectations.
I use these sleeves with the Roladisc Library. You can slide them out of the library and into one of the cd projects cases with ease. Sturdy and well made. Secure.
This is false advertising. I was sent a plain Energizer CRV3 battery and not the one pictured on the web. These batteries that was sent do not work well due totheir short battery life, like 5 - 10 photos then the battery becomes depleted. The store did not send the product that was shown on the web. I will neverpurchase from this store again.Energizer(R) e2/sup> CRV 3-Volt Photo Lithium BatteryThe battery I received had completely different packaging and was not the e2 as it was described. Be ware!
This unit at first pleased me with adequate audio quality and the ability to bypass those unreliable tape cassette adapters which only work in some cassette players. However, after about 30-40 minutes of playback, this unit fails and displays a flashing "J" in the display. If I let it sit for a while, it works again for another 30-40 minutes and then fails again. This failure is both repeatable and seen with a couple of different audio sources. I contacted Monster support via their website's email form, but there was no response. I guess most people use it less than 30-40 minutes and therefore do not see this issue.
Okay, as I am sure you read in the other reviews this is DEFINITELY not a 2 gauge. I'd give it like a 5 or 6 gauge. Honestly, it is fine if your hooking anything up under 1000 watts. Honestly, if the company lied about the gauge of the wire they could be using cheapo metal alloys in the wire and stuff. I wouldn't trust them, and I kind of regret buying it, I am only using it for the Fuse and terminators and stuff. DON'T BUY!!!
Minus one star, actually. I am very disappointed w/ the D1700 I recently purchased. As reported before, my unit looks great on paper, the price was right, the picture and sound are fine (loud enough to be heard w/out needing a headset even in a noisy van), battery life seems to be w/in the 3 hour range, size and weight are quite up to par for the size of screen, and the available feature list is impressive for the price - but it just did NOT work, skipping, pixelizing, and freezing on every DVD I tried to play on it.I tried 5 different DVDs, and 2 CDs, loading them as carefully as I can: I also tried them a) running on AC, b) running in the car off 12v DC, c) stand-alone, off the LiIon battery. At best, a DVD ran for 1 h 30 mn before going haywire, at worst it started skipping, pixelizing, and freezing right off the bat... 2 of the DVDs were brand new, one had been played once, the 4th one was a rental. All work fine on my "big" home player. Also, as reported, the Rewind and Fast Forward button on the deck are temperamental. The CD's worked fine, but the control pad was a headache, usually requiring many presses before fast-forwarding or skipping tracks.I tried to let the unit cool off overnight and play a DVD, jumping directly to 3/4 of the movie: it misbehaved the same, so it's not overheating (not that this would be an excuse anyways.) My unit is a "REV 03", so it's not an issue of cutting teeth either.7-30-02, a month later: got a replacement unit, which works _much_ better than the original, but still freezes out randomly on 1 out of 5 DVDs, and with the same mostly unusable keypad. Still not recommended.
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.
I find this filter gives a soft and dreamy quality to photos. I wouldn't say it that it truly mimics fog but it is a pleasing alternative effect and can be striking in different light.
This is my second order on these cables and have them hooked up to an HD-DVR & HD upconverted DVD Player. Works great and I saved a lot of money.
I think there are only two portable speaker systems on the market worth purchasing, and this is one of them. Most are sorely lacking in bass sound. The Maxx bass technology is pretty amazing. This set of speakers is small, light (between 22 - 28 oz.) folds flat, has great battery life, uses easily replaceable batteries (4 AA's will play for 6 to 18 hrs depending upon volume), and these speakers work with any portable music device. You can actually connect two devices at the same time. My husband and I like the retractable cable and the fact that they easily pack into a backpack or kayak. Very simple and practical solution for portable music. Great design and great sound. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for something very portable for use in the outdoors or even for playing in a hotel room when traveling.
This hub works perfectly to facilitate the high transfer rates of USB2 between my external HDs...priced right, too.
I bought this remote with hopes for use with all my home theater devices. I liked the design and the ability to change the buttons and display based on the device it was controlling was very nice and a great idea. It managed to control all the devices I wanted. However, it had one major design flaw that caused it to wind up in the drawer forgotten. You see, the buttons on the remote light up in whatever configuration is needed based on the device it is attempting to control and when not in use, the device is black as the buttons aren't lit up. When you pick the remote up, it lights up based on the current configuration. However, the remote is so sensitive to movement that even someone walking through the room causes it to light up. This results in extremely poor battery life and what good is a remote if every week you are replacing the batteries.It's a cool design, but I would pass on this remote.
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 was very impressed with the Cyber Acoustic dock. Excellent sound quality, charges the i-pod and has great volume control. This is an A-plus unit!!!
This is a phenomenal product. Two years ago we paid over $800+ for a camcorder when our two year old was first born. We no longer use the camcorder and have exclusively used the Flip Video. It is by far the most practical in terms of size and at the same time provides a great quality picture. Best of all, posting videos online is a breeze and its a bargain!
I have had this machine for two years, for the entire past year I too have battled "SCANNER FAILURE" Three years extended warranty was a joke. Although I have had the tech assistance for trouble shooting the problem has never been fixed, a variety of excuses. The quality of printing is poor particularly with photos, color is poor even with photo software and manipulation, you don't get what you see on your monitor or even from a scan. With one year left on the warranty I threw in the towel and purchased a new multifunction - needless to say, not an HP this time.
I have several of these, one in my RV and one in each car. The quality is high and consistent and the product is more convenient to use than those without the retractable spool.Mine is only about 3' long.Notably, the spool has a locking mechanism similar to one on a window shade so that there isn't always tension on the cord ends.
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!!
This unit installs with out a problem every time. Just plug it in and you are ready to go. You can take a single ethernet line and split it multiple ways.
I received this as a gift from my wife two years ago. It is an amazing combination of technology and hands-on qualities that allow the user to take shots either fully automatically or with enough manual features to almost duplicate the best qualities of a film SLR. It is very easy to use, the display is straightforward, and the instructions and guidelines that appear on the screen as you go through its many functions make learning its capabilities very quick and easy. The optics are very good and the downloading is as simple as it can be for this type of camera. The movie function is also very impressive.
I may buy a few more of these! They may not be perfect compared to the more expensive binoculars, but hey, these were the right price and they get the job done! Excellent value. No problems.
I got those Headphones in perfect timing, easily. And I am very happy with the order, delivery and efficiency. They are great headphones and I use them daily, the sound is great and they are comfortable too.
I ordered this with some apprehension given some of the comments from others. I set up the unit in my office and the installation went quickly and without problems. The primary reason for doing this is that I was running DSL off a phone line in my home office and I have another computer in my study on the other side of the house where we do our personal stuff. There were all kinds of engineering issues with running an extension off the business line into the study, so I thought wireless would be a good alternative.Installed the D-Link USB wireless unit and it cranked right up. Separation of about 75' going through two exterior walls and two interior walls and getting fast speeds.I am sure that specific installation sites may create problems, but mine went with no hassles and everything was up and running within 30 minutes. While I use computers in my work, I am by no means a gearhead. The quick guide was fine for me; although I have to admit being lost in the user manual regarding some of the more advanced functions.
I was a lately arrival to the world of downloading music off the internet and ripping songs from my CD collection. Once I finally joined the revolution, I was confronted with needing to find the best method for transporting and playing my music. The place I needed it most was while working out. Nothing makes a long run on the treadmill or the track go by more quickly than listening to some good, energizing music. Unfortunately, I only had a CD player. I had to burn songs onto a CD and put them in the CD player, which would skip and stop playing with the slightest vibrations. I upgraded and got an inexpensive MP3 player to help, but its quality was poor and its interface for uploading songs was very cumbersome. Eventually, it broke down, as well. So, I finally decided to go big time and get a Rio Chiba 256 MB player. Without a doubt, it was the right choice.The Rio line of MP3 players is one of the longest standing and highest quality brands. From the tiniest portable carriers to the multi-gigabyte jukeboxes, Rio provides top quality sound and performance. The Rio Chiba (which also has a 128 MB version) is the perfect middle ground for people who don't want to put their entire CD collection on one machine, but also still wish to have a healthy variety of songs to choose from. Operating on solid memory technology, it also is not hampered by the vibrations caused by extreme movements of running or other activities. The 256 MB Chiba can contain between 42-48 songs (depending on size) to start. That's more than 3 hours of music right there. In addition, the Chiba is expandable. Using as Multi-Media Card or Secure Digital Card, the Chiba's memory capacity can be doubled to 512 MB. Furthermore, it only needs a single AAA battery to power it, so its power source runs for a long time before needing to be replaced. I am hard pressed to come up with negatives about this player. It has met all of my needs and I can't recommend one better than this.
Can't thank him enough.Thanks for your honesty.Excellent camera.Have a 350 PC camera and I was really pleased with it.I dropped it and now battery compartment has to be taped shut,These cameras are very tough and can handle a lot of abuse.it still works good as though nothing happened. So glad I saw Geralds add for the 750 PC cam.Love the photos I have taken.Gerald even gave me the option of returning it ,if I was satisfied. Well I know who to come to if I want something.Way to goFaye
I always pick the top in the line products - so before the launch of this product I picked up DM520, which is an outstanding product in it self will all the great features, however later on i wanted to buy one for my wife and i decided to pick this one for two reasons 1) it was newly launched with 8gb built in memory and 2) it was cheaper than DM520.This review is after using both the products for almost 8-9 months.Once the product arrived it felt light in the hand - much much lighter than DM520, i thought maybe certain features are not available in this one compared to DM520 - and yeah the voic guidance system is not available in this model. But on the other hand it has all the features and better than DM520, it has longer battery life, it starts in a fraction of second - compared to DM520 (Which takes about 5-7 sec to be ready for recording)Zoom Mic is excellent and its ultra light - if given an option i would love to trade my DM520 with this one.There are certain features that are available in DM520 at SW level like renaming the directories etc - but I would still rate this one better than DM520.A definite alrounder - recording is crisp and the play back is excellent; with noice cancellation it looks like you are directly listening to the lecture and not the recording :)
There are two good reasons NOT to buy these headphones: 1) they may very well fail without cause, as two pairs I've own have failed; and 2) SONY is so contemptuous of their customers that they offer to replace your defective $30 headphones with a `reconditioned' pair for $25. What a deal!Do yourself a favor before buying: consider my experience with SONY repair. I mailed in my bum buds - the second pair that failed - but I objected to SONY's pricing. Surely they have a better deal to offer? Nope. SONY shipped back my buds complete with torn packaging and internal routing crap. Oh - and they invited me to get back to them: "It would be our pleasure to accept a major credit card."I bet: $25 for used headphones with no cut to the retail middleman. This is SONY standing behind its product. "You're on your own, sucker."
Very happy with this purchase. At the time, the cable were 17 and 21 cents. They came from two different places since I ordered 4 but they came within a day of each other and appear to be same off brand. None were DoA upon arrival. Tested them all with my PS3 and 32" 1080p LG TV.I do not believe in buying high quality cables because from first hand experience, it does not make one lick of a difference. These would work just as good as some 60-80 dollar monster HDMI cable from best buy.Save lots of money and buy some of these!!!
The Little Friend is among the best historical novels I've ever read, although the period isn't that far in the past, at all. It almost takes place outside time. One of the most brutally honest portraits of the American South one can encounter outside Flannery O'Connor. This book surprised the hell out of me -- Tartt's first book was both pretentious and trashy, although now that I type that, I guess that's an accomplishment of a kind. The Little Friend, however, is a masterpiece that I could recommend to almost any reader with a strong stomach. Gorgeous language, and one of the most convincing child narrators in my reading history.In my Top 50 Novels of All Time.
I'm very pleased with this purchase! Coming standard with a 200mm and 120mm exhaust fan, and two 120mm intake fans (not to mention the fans on your cpu-heat-sink and power-supply), this case has excellent air-flow. It also has built in mounts for additional 120mm fans on the clear side-panel, and on the 2nd harddrive bay. The clear side-panel looks excellent with the blue-led fans. The top-front audio, usb, and firewire ports are also very convenient. Easy installation and customization, and excellent instructions for assembly/modification. Not only would I recommend this case to others, but I already have recommended it to everyone I know that's planning on building a computer soon.
I had been doing a search for S-video cables for the PS3 and wasn't having much luck, until I read this on a newsgroup 'PS2 component video cables work on the PS3'. So since that means the connector is the same, I bought this set and said "It should work".Well it does!! The set also has the digital fiber-optic cable to get the best audio. All you have to do is go into the settings and configure the optical output, the video is fine as is (if using the supplied cable that came with the console).So if you are waiting to buy an HDTV when the support the HDMI 1.3 and/or the Laser HDTV later this year, and you don't have component video, the S-video is much better than the standard composite.
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.
Dont really think there is much difference between the HDMI cables I bought from amazon for $2,46 and those on sale in stores for $20-$30. Very pleased with savings and quick delivery.
Pros: Many features and a low price.Cons: You get what you pay for.We purchased this product because it seemed to have the most &quot;bang-for-the-buck.&quot; Combo color inkjet printer, copier, flatbed scanner, fax machine for $80 (on sale) at Staples. Seemed too good to be true.Well...it was. The print heads have to be cleaned every few days - it takes about 5 minutes to finish - else the output is crummy. This is a real pain, especially when you are in a rush to print something out. Never had any problems with any of the HP products (2 laserjets and 1 inkjet) that I have owned over the past 15 years.Once the printer heads are clean, the overall performance of the MFC-5100C is adequate. The scanner resolution/quality is nothing the write home about and the printer output is not outstanding (even when set to the highest quality) but is ok for most of our needs.Now would I purchase this unit if I had to do it all over again? Probably not. I'd probably spend more money and buy an HP.
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.
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.
This batter provided over 300 digital pictures before recharging was necesseary on my Canon SD800-IS, with minimal usage of the display screen.
Once you finish with the complex set up process which includes connecting through a network cable with your computer and changing a whole lot of different values (needs expert guidance on what to change) the cisco VoIP is great. You have to connect the AC power, phone plug and network cable and you are ready to go.I'm in a place where the fastest internet connection is awfully slow (512Kb), however the sound quality is great. One out of ten calls has delayed sound or distorsion, for the rest of the time you feel you are calling to your neighbor.Another great attribute is that is very small and light; you can pack it in your bag and take it anywhere. AC adapter is good for 120V to 240V, another flexibility to take it to different countries with different voltages (you may need an adapter for different connections shapes).
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.
What can you say. It's a functional 6' HDMI cable that I hooked up a samll DVD player to my TV.
Just like lots of other people are saying, this is a horrible cable and causes lots of flickering when I hook my laptop up to the TV. Get something else.
At a first glance, this is a good mouse just because it's wireless and optical. It's comfortable, and the scroll wheel is just smooth enough. Unfortunately, it has one big problem which forced me to return the mouse and exchange it for the far super Logitech MX700 mouse. The problem is this: the mouse falls asleep if you leave it alone for a minute or so, and then you have to move it quite a bit before it wakes up. So, whenever you want to move the mouse after leaving it alone for a bit, it just doesn't respond for several seconds. This is incredibly annoying. So I wouldn't recommend this one.
Bought this MP3 player back in July '03. After a month the ear phones stopped working. E-mailed and called company for repair and no response to e-mails and phone call to support doesn't pick up and finally disconnects. In October '03 sent e-mail threatening to notify my credit card company to contest the charge. That got their attention and they responded with an RMA number. I sent in the unit and waited a couple of months for it to be returned. No luck. E-mails again went unanswered and even the old threat of contesting the credit card didn't work. Eventually my e-mails were being rejected as &quot;undeliverable&quot;. Basically wrote the product off with one last attempt with a letter to the BBB. One week after the letter went out by the BBB to Digitalway my MP3 player arrived in the mail. The company is basically worthless with their customer service and I won't be purchasing anything from Digitalway again.If you have to deal with this company, be persistent and don't give up!
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.
I tried several similar products and this one was the best. I have a 2004 Altima with the factory radio. I wanted a product that I could use with my AT&T; Tilt (for handsfree calling and wireless audio) and my Sirius S50. Here are my thoughts:- With the aux input on the Satechi I was able to hardwire the S50 to the Satechi unit. The Sirius will play through the Satechi FM modulator and will mute when a call comes in or any other audio is transmitted from the phone. This is really good because I use Garmin Mobile XT on my phone and the music will mute when the Garmin announces directions-Call quality and volume seems good from my end but the other parties hear an echo-A2DP works great as does the phone's voice command. Music sounds good and it transmits at a reasonable volume-It's helpful to be able to choose from every frequency. The FM Transmitter is really not the strongest on this thing so you do need a clear station-The only reason this didn't get 5 stars from me was that hardwiring the S50 to the Satech created a ground loop which resulted in terrible alternator whine and a little clipping. This isn't an issue if you will not be using the aux input on the Satechi with another device that plugs in to a cigarette lighter. I purchased a ground loop isolator from an electronics store along with an adapter cable and it cleared it right up, but that stuff cost another $24 so I deducted a star.
I've been wanting to purchase a portable MP3 player for quite some time now, and I finally bit the bullet and got the Sony NW-MS9. I think it's a really great little player, though I have some issues with the &quot;digital rights management&quot; (DRM) implementation. I'll separate this review into two portions - the player and the software...The player (plusses)* Sound quality is great! Though I have no other players to compare it to.* Comes with a trendy keychain attachment, not a carry strap.* Small, compact, fits in that pocket-within-a-pocket in your jeans!* Feels sturdy (not like a toy) for it's size and weight (1.5&quot; x 3.25&quot; x 0.75&quot;, 2.5oz without keychain)* It has a blue backlit (can be turned off) LCD screen with different display modes. (the equalizer is tres-cool!)* It does have a two level bass booster (which is more than sufficient).* It can be used as a portable yet small hard drive.The player (neutrals)* It uses Sony's ATRAC3 compression - which is similar to that of an MD recorded in LP2. In my opinion, it's almost indistinguishable from CD, especially under the conditions I use it in. (bike rides)* It can only utilize OMG (ATRAC3) files recorded at 66, 105 and 132kbps. So the software provided (OpenMG) converts audio files into a format that can be used by the player. Note that the bitrates give you ~131min, ~82 and ~65 minutes respectively on the provided 64MB card.* Would be nice if it came with some kind of leather/vinyl carrying sleeve.The player (minuses)* The &quot;gum stick&quot; battery needs to be charged externally, though if you have an MD player that uses the same battery, it's not an issue. However, when connected to a PC via USB, the player can be accessed, and files can be read/written to it (including playing music from it through the PC)* It only works with MagicGate memory cards, which are white, cost more (+~$10 over normal) and hard to find. It would've been nice if it came with the 128MB card to start with.The software (plusses)* Good music recorder (ATRAC3 files, supports high speed ripping)* Very simple to use interface.* Imports MP3 songs by adding it to it's internal database; does not convert them on the spot, only when needed.The software (neutral)* Songs can be checked out to up to three different devices (though they can be checked back in at any time).* MP3 files need to be &quot;optimized&quot; into ATRAC3 - which adds to the conversion and download time (normal download times are ~4-5sec on my PC), unless you've done that before (cached)* No special &quot;visualizations&quot; like WIMP/WINAMP/etc. Just a simple interface with a simple spectrum analyzer/wave displayer.* To backup your music, you need an internet connection. I haven't tested this function yet (the internet backup isn't available on OpenMG v2.0)The software (minuses)* ATRAC3 (.OMG) files cannot be transferred from one PC to the other due to the DRM requirements. In fact, I tried moving a file, and I couldn't use it anymore.* I think I know what the implications of this are when your PC gets nuked by say a virus, though I won't post speculation until I try the music backup function.* Doesn't link to the media hotkeys (next/prev/stop) like WIMP.* The software has a horrid screen refresh rate, even on a P3-850.* The software doesn't support &quot;NSSM&quot; (Non stop mega mix, like some of the new trance/ayumix CDs I have) playback style (there's a noticable pause between files being loaded) on music files, though it does support it on CD Audio (unlike WIMP). I haven't tried this on the player though.So there you have it, the biggest minus was because of the Digital Rights Management thingie, which is why it gets a 4, but it's a great little portable music player. I'll just have to keep my entire collection in MP3 format, not their proprietary OMG format =)
I purchased this cable modem because I was tired of paying to lease a modem from my cable company. Besides, the modem I was using from the cable company, a Terayon, dropped my connection occasionally and had to be unplugged and reset. Since using this modem, I haven't had one dropped connection. It's a great modem at a great price.
This is a great printer for any use up to 8X10 photo production. The "But" in the review is the cost of ink and the fact that it uses a single cartridge. I run out of one color ink even with it set to a lighter setting in the printing menu and I am out of luck. The rest is wasted. The two sided printing is great ...particuclary with all these programs now having the 'manual' on the CD to print....
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.
I ordered this cable because of the seller's 100% guaranteed and some good reviews. What I got is late shipping, slow responses for fake cable that does not charge my iphone 5 at all. Eventually, I had to file a claim through Amazon's A to Z satisfaction guaranteed and got a full refund. It's a waste of time to deal with this seller BUT Kudo to Amazon's superior customer services!
I purchased this item because it was designed for the S series Powershot and it was available at a very reasonable cost. The case is well made, but it is a tight fit and you can expect to cycle the camera in and out of the case several times before the case "stretches" like a glove. There is no space for accessories, so it fit my requirement to protect the camera while I carried it in the car and used it for short shoots at family gatherings.
I bought this product to be able to connect my HP LaserJet IIIP to my Windows 7 computer (had driver installed on machine). Cable FAILED and nothing printed. I am an IT student so I am familiar with how it works (or should work for that matter). If you are using this cable for Windows 7, DO NOT BUY! If using Windows XP, buy at your own risk. I would suggest going to a retailer like Micro Center and pay a little more for a better quality product.
I bought my camera about 2 years ago and LOVE it! the pictures are great, and macro pics are outstanding! If you can clearly see pollen on a bees legs you KNOW this camera is the real deal. I have taken it to the mountains, desert and sea shore and it is not a baby...it has taken some rough handling and just keeps on ticking. I would recommend this camera to anyone! hands down a winner.if there are any drawbacks, I knew them when In purchased the camera. 1. no or little anti shake so I use a tripod. 2. I wish the iso would go a bit lower, but that is not a big deal. 3. a lag time of a few seconds between shots, which I don't take a lot of speed shots. 4. I have to use lithium 8x batteries. I bought the camera knowing of these drawbacks because the picture quality was so outstanding and it has not let me down yet.I love the clarity and the lens. I have shot night, sunset, sunrise, high noon, shade and wish there was a fan club for this camera. Unfortunately Olympus with higher megapixel cameras, in my opinion,is going to have a tough time improving on this one.hope this helps.
This remote for the money is worth it. Once you understand how to program it, it was very easy. The back light works well.Overall I would recommend this remote.
The product works well - no complaints there. We did have problems getting delivery, though, and while it was the carrier's problem we had much difficulty working it out with the shipper. (Note - the shipper owns the account with the carrier, and THEY have to resolve any problems there.) I had to post a complaint on their web site to get their attention, but once I did they reshipped and that second shipment arrived promptly. Antenna installed easily.
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.
I've had the Archos 605 30GB since Christmas and I LOVED it. (Past tense)It has slowly deteriorated. Freezing up, doesn't cooperate with Media player but worst of all the volume doesn't get very loud anymore. I have to have it on MAX volume with the EQ adjusted to play it anywhere. Earphones, car, home stereo...it sucks! Using it on an airplane? Forget about it you'll never hear the sound. I even bought new headphones and it didn't help. It just doesn't get loud enough and I have had others try it to confirm it wasn't just my 40 year old ears going bad. I've even put the same music files onto a cheap MP3 including an Ipod nano and the volume is too loud to go up to max. Something is wrong so I called Archos and sent it to them for repair. They kept it for 12 days and said they found NOTHING wrong with it and reinstalled the software. Then they seemed to have forgotten to ship it back to me until I called everyday for 4 days requesting a tracking number. I still don't have a tracking number and they refused to ship it back to me overnight for my troubles. If/when I finally get my Archos back I hope it is fixed but so far nothing will be worth the trouble of dealing with their customer service.The unit is great when it works but I would NEVER by one again. I am not an Apple guy but if their product works trouble free, I'd buy it before this one.
Did the job and arrived quickly. Great product for collecting remembrances of older generation and transferring on the computer.
Over the past few years Panasonic has been selling DVD players with motors that burn out after about 1 year. My player was an S35 and it lasted nine months. Panasonic has done nothing to address this situation. If you really want the Panasonic, scour the Web before you buy to make sure that there aren't a lot of complaints out there. Then cross you fingers.
My s3is was desperately in need of a bag -- and this fits the bill. It's compact, secure, and no needless bulk from pockets or strap. It's small enough that I can still throw the camera into my handbag and know that everything is protected and the lens cap won't fall off.
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 doubled my zoom.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.Even came with a lens bag.
These binoculars are fantastic!!! I owned a pair of 8 x 24 and the universe looks like a different place. I used a tripod and I am able to see the moons of Jupiter!Great quality for the price.
it was very hard to find a backpack for my 16" laptop that gave enough room. this backpack gives me more than enough room. i would recomind this backpack to any and every one.
I bought this case to use with MythTV, specifically the MythBuntu distro. I found that setting up the LCD on the front with linux was as easy as installing the lcdproc package and selecting 'Enable LCD support' within Myth. The remote was a little tricky to get rid of repeat button presses but after running irrecord a few times and fiddling with the settings all is well.UPDATE: All is not well in Linux with this case. I do NOT recommend using this for a HTPC. The support for this LCD(VFD) and Remote Control is really buggy.BEWARE.And the fans are REALLY loud.
I bought this piece of crap for Christmas 5 months ago. It worked fine at first. I didn't notice a lot of noise like some of the other reviewers. Now it has conveniently gone to pot just shortly after the warranty has run out. When I put a DVD in it won't read it. The menu alternates between black and white &amp; the normal screen. It won't read any DVD's I own, even a brand new one. I have tried checking connections to ensure they aren't loose, but no luck. After reading other reviews I see others have had very similar problems.Don't waste your money.
I was very pleased with this purchase for my mother-in-law. The software allows you to already adjust the picture to fit in the frame for easy usage. Also, if you have a good quality camera that your pictures are coming from, the keychain has a very nice clear picture as it comes up. I am excited to give this to her as a gift, as I already downloaded a ton of pictures of her grandchildren. I would definitley purchase this again for myself and my husband also.
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.
The units are made of braided steel with a plastic coated covering.The installation was 5 minutes at most.
This exact unit, with slight differences to the face buttons, has been released under the names CyberHome and Ilo, and I tried both of them. I also tried three other DVD recorders from big name companies, was disappointed with every single one, but was the least disappointed by the CyberHome / Ilo model. For $100, it's easily the best bang for the buck. I attached the CyberHome 1600 where my VCR used to be, had it "learn" my cable channels, set the time, and was good to go. The menu system and LED display on this unit is the best I saw on all the DVD recorders I tested. Use +RW media (I used Memorex with no problems) and the disc will play in other DVD players without having to finalize the disc. If companies like Panasonic and Sony can't get a DVD recorder to work for $300, I'll use this $100 model until someone gets it right.
I purchased a Brother labeler a few weeks ago and wanted to find the clear label film for card-making and journaling in my scrapbooks. Because these functions were not listed in the product description, I was very leary of how the clear film would look. IT WORKS GREAT!! And Amazon's prices cannot be beat. Other brand labelers use pre-cut labels, which limits the amount of journaling you can do. With this film roll, the length of label is flexible. I cannot wait to share this product with my scrapbooking friends!
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
My son loves this product, he's barely taken it off since we got it a month ago! We did notice that it gives slight tunnel vision, and he does regularly bump into walls, but as he's only 2 1/2 that is to be expected!These are great, I think everyone should have a pair, and then no one needs to be afraid of the dark! And we save on energy because we don't need lights (as often) mind you, you go through a lot of batteries!!!
Short and sweet review. I have a 80gig 5.5 generation ipod. This case fits like a glove. The clear plastic is great quality. You must try this case first.
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.
Super-high resolution, surround-sound speaker quality! Fun, easy-to-use screen display controls. No-frills installation.The JBL Platinum speakers deliver syphonic music as if you're in the orchestra hall. And the built-in microphones make PC-phone and PC-PC live voice chat communications a simple reality.
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.
Quite working after a month. Don't waste your money on this cable. I'm back to using the expensive Apple cables.
I bought this case for my 8800GTX SLi Setup. Everything fits fine. A little tight with the HDDs and GPUs but that is to be expected in a Mid ATX Tower. Paint is glossy and it definitely shows decent airflow with visual appeal is possible. I removed both intake and exhaust fans to put in more powerful 120mm(variable 1000-3200RPM) fans as well as a blower(2800-5000RPM) for the GPUs and my 8800s run at 54 degrees idle and 65 degrees stressed (compared to online reviews of 70-80 degrees) at lowest fan speed. Very happy with purchase.
For the average user it may be ok. It does not play welll with other routers in the network.
i needed more usb for my computer, and that was the best and cheapest way.
We bought our tv in 2004. Had it shipped 300+ miles. It needed to be fixed once while covered by warranty, and the same problem less than a year later. The repair man fixed it mostly free of charge because he said maybe it was a bad part. Haven't had any other problems with it. In fact we've been patiently waiting for it to quit working so we can buy a flat screen tv!!
Lots of protection for the laptop. and lots of room for books and other things. Very comfortable.
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!
great product. same quality as the big name brands for a fraction of the price
I purchased this item to replace a different brand that had been damaged by a storm. It works just fine. I did have a little trouble setting it up, but was able to work out the problem on my own. I would buy another if the need were to arise.
I was able to start using the Harmony 880 remote without any issues in under 30 minutes! I paid attention to prior reviews and did the following: a complete overnight charge before starting and going straight to the website to get the program rather than using the supplied CD. The installation process was simple, quick and most importantly IT WORKED! My wife is thrilled and has asked me to order another for our second system. I give this product my highest recommendation.
The Linksys BEFVP41 is perfect for remotely accessing a small home network with a static IP address. The connections are secure and the setup is extremely easy. Using tools such as the LinSys IPSec Tool, accessing one's home network is extremely easy. I recommend this product to any small- or even medium-sized office that wishes to connect multiple locations or support remote/roaming users.
Mine in the classroom didn't make it much past a year, and I wouldn't consider that it was used too much. Of course I like things to work and last, but I guess I learned that in this case I got exactly what I paid for.Junk.
It's really a great camera with all the features required for the people like me. The price also too good.
The adapter was working great until I decided to upgrade to a new computer. While I thought installation would be easy plug and play, it was not. After four calls to Linksys tech support and installing numerous driver updates, I still cannot connect the computer to the router (as a side note, I have another computer in the network NOT using a Linksys adapter, and it connects just fine).Save yourself the trouble, and do not buy this adapter.
I must now joinin and give my 3970 a poor review. I was happy with this product until recently after not using it for months. The problem is when attempting to scan in color, I get a bright orange tone one one half of the image and a bright yellow tone on the the other half of the image. When in black and white mode, I get a black image on one half and a streaked black image on the right. Since I have two computers, I loaded the software on my second computer and connected the scanner. In this case, the problem did not go away. I contacted HP via the chat format and after 45 minutes trying this and that nothing worked. Now I have a two hundred dollar paper weight.
Hands down the best polarizer I've ever used. Very solid construction and outstanding glass.Why spend thousands, or even hundreds for that matter, on a lens and then stick a sub-standard piece of glass on the front. That makes absolutely no sense to me at all. Your image is only going to be as good as your weakest link. And a shoddy filter is a weak link indeed.You really do get what you pay for and this is no exception. It may seem a bit pricey but it could very well be the last one you'll ever have to buy...just make sure you get one that fits your largest lens and step down from there.
The Landel LT-301 email appliance is perfect for the elderly or a novice. It's superior to Earthlink and less expensive. Setup was a breeze, and Landel's customer service couldn't be better. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a device to send and receive email.
THIS IS MY 5TH SALAD SHOOTER AND I USE IT 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK. IT HAS WORKED PERFECTLY FOR MORE THAN A YEAR.
fyi, with my canon S100 digital elph at normal fine photo quality, this 64mb cf card stores about 108 photos. on my dell laptop with NT and Linux, both OSes recognize the adapter. on NT, I had to install the Softex PC card controller program downloaded from support.dell.com. After it's installed the Viking adapter becomes a hot swappable removable drive. On Linux, cardmgr recognizes the adapter, and fdisk recognizes it as FAT12. However, the default kernel doesn support FAT12, so you'd need to compile the support in yourself (2.2.17 is what I'm using).
This backpack is awesome. I wanted a pack that would be able to hold my large Asus G73JH-A1 as well as my Google CR48, on top of all of my other school stuff. Sure enough not only does it have PLENTY of room for my large laptop, but it fits all my other laptops, a 2 inch binder, books, you name it! I have yet to find something that does NOT fit in this backpack. Its well built, and water-resistant, as I walked home in the snow and survived just fine. This is a great laptop and has plenty of pockets with enough room for everything.
As others have mentioned, this case gives a perfect fit for a 13" Macbook. Its well made and gives enough cushioning for when you want to carry your laptop in regular backpack or shoulder bag. With this case, I can also put my macbook inside the camera compartment of my Lowepro flipside 400 camera bag, eliminating the need for a bag with a dedicated laptop compartment.
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'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.
it's a perfect voice recorder as the others had said but i like to have a seek function if the file was long
I'm very pleased with the product and its quality. The product is well built and glossy black. Screen is not very big that can distract but easily redable. Its a very compact device. Bluetooth Connection with Iphone 4 and FM with CAR radio is flawless.It connects to CAR Cig. Lighter socket with ease and firm. Blue and Green light toggles when it turns on and pairs with my Iphone4 for blutooth connection. It connects in merely 5-10 secs. Blue light lit on when connection is complete. set a FM frequesncy on my CAR RADIO. I opt for 88.1, 88.5 and 88.7 and then set same on Satechi device using up and down arrow keys. TAAAADAAA...Connection is complete....I increased the volume on my Radio to check HISSS sound(noise)....and surprise to know that there is no much hiss soundor any distortion. I played songs and VOLA!!!!! the quality was superb......I love it. I kept volume to 20 which is loud enough.I then tried to give a call to my friend and surprisingly, no noise and quality was superb, they can hear me clearly, So am I. Sound level on phone is bit low as compared to music playing from Iphone but not much difference. I've to bring +5-8 level up. It charged my Iphone4 successfully.In NJ NY area I use 88.5 and 88.7 frequency without any distortion. I went for long drive towards Philly and in some area 88.7 gave very little distortion then I switched to 88.5 and it works.The blue light on the device is not at all anoying. As you can flip the device if feel distracted and can tilt in UP down direction. It worth every penny. Connection is wireless and no messy cables required for MIC. It comes with 1 male to male audio cable, So can connect any cable to its Aux. Overall, Very good quality product and nice performance. I do recommend it. Its the best buy.NOTE: I tried my HTC Googlephone (Android), Bluetooth connects but unable to stream music or call to CAR audio. Will figure out.
This item was purchased to be used at our winter address which is serviced by Comcast. When I tried to have the modem activated at the local Comcast office. I was told their system would not accept the serial number on the unit. I had the modem looked at by a Comcast technician today. who told me this was an obsolete model, might be stolen from the company. This was a refurbished unit. at a reduced price. however I am very disappointed in this. Will hesitate to buy electronics this way in the future.
I own two of these USB hubs and have recommended them to others. But right now, I'm a bit disappointed, because I primarily want to charge USB devices with no computer attached to the hub, and this hub won't do that, even with the AC adapter plugged in. Still, if you want a convenient powered USB hub with lots of ports, and you mostly want to connect devices to your computer, this is the hub I'd recommend!
I recently took pictures with my new Sony Camera on vacation...the color was accurate...and the pictures I took inside without flash were spectacular!
I'm simply elated over this receiver! How it looks, performs, the features and price. I'm coming from an old 1998 Sony STR DE-925 Receiver that's a 5.1 set up. While my old system was great, especially the sound quality, this new one is the MAC DADDY!! It looks like a sports car with allot of muscle. Not sexy but all business.I love the on screen set up and the auto set up feature. The 5 EQ presets, 4 Component video and 3 HDMI inputs. But the thing that got me the most was the POWER! WOW!! 120W per channel and they weren't kidding. It sounds awesome and really drives my KLH 911b bookshelf speakers. Very little volume to produce huge sound that fills my 17x20 game room. I'm testing the receiver with The Eagles DVD, their Hell Freezes Over and the Fairwell vol I, also the group Extreme-Greatest Video Hits and Janet Jackson's Greatest Video Hits.If you're a Sony fan and can't afford their ES line or just looking for a system you can grow into, I highly recommend this model. It does as little as you want and more than you need.NEXT UP: Phoenix gold 8" in wall front Left and Right speakers, 6.5 Rear and 6.5 round ceiling speakers. Then a good center to help show off this bad MAC DADDY.
This works exactly as advertised and I highly recommend it. I have two OUTPUT devices, a projector and a plasma TV. I want the signal from my HDMI switching receiver to go to BOTH. I plug this splitter in and then each device into it and now have the same exact high quality HD signal on both displays. I have tried more expensive splitters on eBay that require a power supply and they don't work as well as this. Kudos Cables Unlimited and Amazon.com. Great Product!!! I have no idea what everyone is complaining about.
This is a great iPad holder. It is one piece with parts that adjust to hold your iPad where you want it. Great for watching movies or playing games.
The Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem arrived quickly and works great with my Charter Internet Service. I am very pleased with the faster speed it gave over the leased unit that I had.
If you are a teen like me who really didn't have much more than allowance and birthday money to go on, this set is the one to get. The sound is not "Hi-def" but it is still very (I mean very) clear, it also gets loud enough so that you can lay down on your floor and get your back massaged. That was really what I wanted, I wanted to hear my music more than a whisper, and this delivered. If you want the best deal, it is also found here on Amazon.com don't look any further. On of the best purchased I've ever made. fantastic price! 5 stars!
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.
it seems to work just fine. buy this for less than $5 instead of one at Best buy for $50 to $100+
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.
After reading all the glowing reviews I could not wait to get into this book. Boy, was I disappointed. Mr. Martin has an amazing gift for discriptive writing, but the story line was too weak. I read this book in one day and the emotional content was not entirely lost on me. I guess I found it too over the top to elicit the same emotional Pow as &quot;The Notebook&quot;. But since this is his first book there is still room to perfect his talent.
My 17' lap top is heavy! I tried a traditional case and then a back pack. I finally bought this! I highly recommend this for anyone who has one of the larger laptops!
This player works very well on my 1080i rear screen projection TV. I do not subscribe to any HD channels, so this is the first high def I've seen on my TV. All movies have played smoothly and the resolution is much improved over my old DVD player. It also does a better job of playing scratched or dirty DVDs. The USB interface allows me to play movies and pictures from my digital camera and it also works well. I'm completely satisfied.
I bought a Toshiba SDK990 DVD Player with 1080p Upconversion and needed a HDMI 25 footer. Bought this, it worked for the first time, but never again. Thought it was the player. Got another one. Same problem. It never sees the HDMI, so one could never even select a HDMI mode. Tried the 6 foot cable provided, and it worked fine. So either it isn't 1.3b compliant (that was the spec of the 6 footer) or the crimp is bad. Needless to say, not impressed.
This is the best deal you can get. Very cheap, yet works just as well as my other $50 cable. I wish I found this two months ago!
the product works for the dvd player I brought. It saves a lot of fuss. thanks
This is very good DVD player. It can up-convert the video signal to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. The picture is extremely clear and vivid on my Sony Bravia KDL 40V2500 at 1080p.Other great features are the regional codefree, USB, and DIVX (playing avi movies). Setup is pretty much close to nothing. Just plug and play. The player takes HDMI, component, and composite (no S-video). When using HDMI cable, the default setting is to output just the video to your HDTV. The audio is to output to your receiver. (This can be adjusted to output to your HDTV in the menu).Best of all is the price. It is very affordable relatively to other up-converted DVD players in the market, plus it has the top features you're looking for; namely 1080p up-conversion, and regional codefree!It would be very nice if this player has the optical output for audio. But for its price, I have no complaint.
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.
Good quality for tha price & works great on my plasma & my new led works great
Did anybody compare this with the KDS Rad 3 or Rad 5 monitors?
The battery life is infamously lame which is bad enough. But once the battery will no longer take a charge, you own a paper weight. Since Polaroid did not make these they dont make the replacement batteries. The company that did make them is out of business and the batteries have some sort of circuit board attached so that you cant buy a generic replacement. In short you are buying a player that will only last as long as the battery will take a charge. For me I got about 4 months of use. AVOID!
Got this HDMI cable with my Samsung 22" HDTV. Works great with my PS3! Can't beat the value for this cable. Good buy!
Please don't buy this computer. I did. I was a 'switcher' and spent a small fortune on it and the 30" monitor and lots of upgrades like RAM and HD. I have an Apple G4 powerbook that is wonderful though let me say!But this DP 2.5 G5 is a dog, a very expensive dog. It has never worked properly from day one. The dealer i bought it off is useless. Apple Australia don't care one bit. It took 6 weeks to fix a broken ethernet port!I wanted a really good computer and did a lot of research. So i went top of the line and got this new G5 power mac. I wished i hadn't. I don't know that much about computers, i would say my knowledge is moderate, but i don't want to know a lot - it is meant to just work and make things easier, not harder. This computer does not. You will see lots and lots and lots og glowing reports from apple and apple sources. Don't believe the hype. I have had to reinstall the OS twice and it still doesn't work properly. Every apple software upgrade creates a new problem.Ready for this - for all of apples claims about stability and 'built on unix' marketing puffery, my xp pro at work would be 20x more stable. Seriously. And IMHO with some experience of these guys, i would never never never get an apple in a corporate/working enviroment. Great for home, my powerbook is fabulous, but they just don't have the customer commitment for a work enviroment. Not a clue.The list of problems could go on and on and i have thought long and hard about posting, but i use these posts and appreciate honest feedback.
I have purchased several earphones for my ipod shuffle including the Apple small earbuds and the Altec Lansing IM302 and these are the best in terms fit. They also sound great.
this was a NICE camera. it took some mighty fine beautiful pictures. it was loaded with features, and it was nicely compact for easy carriage.until the warranty expired.i got this in may 2006. it stopped working on december 31st, 2007 (no kidding). whenever i tried to turn it on, it gives me the infamous canon "e18" error, and the lens refuses to retract or extend.i emailed canon about the problem, and they want me to pay $120 minimum for repairs. COME ON, CANON. THAT'S ALMOST HALF OF WHAT IT COST MY SISTER TO GET IT FOR ME NEW! i'm not the only person to have this problem happen to me. i tried following the "fix it yourself by twisting the lens" solution, which worked for many people with the same problem, but to no avail. worse yet, canon REFUSES to take care of the problem because they know it'll bring them some good money to have them repair it for me.all i can say is this: that's the last time i ever buy a camera from canon again. screw you, canon. i hope you're happy with the $300 you leached from my sister. this camera is PROOF that appearances are deceiving - it looks SO NICE, but functions like garbage after accountability is terminated.
I love the camera. It is very quick for multiple shots. My only problem is with the focus. I had an earlier model of this camera that kept in focus while zooming in and out, this one blurs till done focusing. Overall though this camera is more than worth the price.
The initial appearance of the case is striking, but, as another reviewer commented, the case is basically a piece of plastic. And, most importantly, the case provides absolutely NO PROTECTION for a unit dropped onto a hard surface. The hard case will not absorb the shock from even a moderate fall where the unit lands on an angle, resulting in a cracked screen (which is a $100 problem). My RECOMMENDATION is to purchase a soft case (Coach makes a good one) if you intend to be a frequent user of your unit.
These headphones are the best headphones I've ever had. Not only is the sound quality amazing, but the comfort is awesome. I can barely feel the headphones against my head while wearing them. They get extremely loud which is awesome. I have them hooked up to an amp, so I'm not sure how they sound without an amp, but I've been told they do not get as loud. If you're looking for good headphones without paying for $100, get these.
This bag is perfect for my new laptop. It's very comfortable and lots of space for everything in the separate compartments.
This cable works great, but it was about 23'6" instead of the advertised 25'. I needed it to be a little longer to reach my tv from my pc without hanging in the air visibly. Other than that, it works great. I have been using it daily to use my tv as a second monitor to watch shows and movies through desktop. I took off only one star for the length because it has been more durable than i expected it to be.
I bought this boombox a few weeks ago, after reading the reviews on Amazon, and I expected it to be a decent, basic boombox that could play MP3 CD's; well, it has exceeded all my expectations. I mostly use this to listen to audio books, and old time radio shows, and also to listen to classical music. The radio is OK, but a digital tuner would have been nice; I didn't have any problems tuning in various stations. The CD player is excellent and the MP3 player also excellent- it's played everything I tried; it would be nice to have a better display, however. It works very well on batteries, so far I have used it for about 6 hours without need to change batteries.Be aware that you have to disconnect the power cord if you want to use it on batteries- otherwise it doesn't start.The only negative I've found is that the bass output is pretty weak. This isn't an issue for use with audio books, OTR, or for most classical music, but forget about loud dance music.Overall, I strongly recommend this as a great value in a MP3 CD capable boombox.
When I used the product for calibrating my LCD monitor, the screen had a slight reddish or orange cast. When I went to Pantone's technical support website, apparently this was a common thing and that their solution to this problem was to replace the unit. Does this mean that we are using the instrument to calibrate our monitors when theirs is not calibrated at all? Forget about getting any answer from their technical support. I posted my question weeks ago and the only reply I got was that they would get back to me in a few days. It's been almost 2 months now.
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.
Absolutely terrific. I bought the Bose SoundDock and was not disappointed. However, it did not meet my portability needs. I loved the compact size and battery capability of this unit. I ordered it, and was shocked at the sound quality. It is not a Bose system, but for its size, delivers quite a punch. The versatility of this unit has caused my SoundDock to go into hibernation. Other reviewers have criticized this unit for inability to adjust treble/bass. You need to use the EQ on the iPod itself. Great product!
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 really don't have to have any electronic knowledge at all to use this product! A true plug and play! Really fast and easy transaction as come to be expected with Amazon! If you can follow directions, you can use this produce! Had it up and running in about 5 minutes flat! The hardest part was unwrapping all of the parts! (No really!)
This is the second of these I have purchased (left the original at a customer site...) and I'm very pleased with it. The convenience of both wireless and wired (for use on a plane) makes this a great product. Because its self contained no pouch is necessary, it just slips into a pocket in the briefcase.
I don't enjoy giving negative reviews. It is just not "Fun".But, I have benefitted greatly from others reviewsand I feel responsible to "give back" by sharing my experiences.I have purchased 4 different "Bluetooth wireless USB adapters".THIS was the most expensive of the four ... and the WORST!I have tried ALL of them on the four computers in my home ...!TWO worked great. ONE worked "O.K." ...THIS ONE ... is USELESS!{Did my review help you decide?}
Needed it , and amazon was the only place that had it . If you need something ,amazon has it . Thank You
After reading some of these reviews I got the impression that I would have to force my new Canon S3 IS into this case. I was relieved to say that they got it right. It fits the camera perfectly. Great product/price. What's not to like?
Its my first ever HDMI cable I got so Im new to these cables and the type of quality cables might be best. I got it to hook up our PS3 to our new Visio 47inch TV.I read reviews online, looked around and some of the recommended cables were expensive, more than I want to pay, Im not a big gamer so I dont need prefection, I play games now and then and same with movies so I opted for a cheaper version and Im pumped that I did. This cable worked awesome for me. Maybe my Visio TV makes the difference but the picture quality with my PS3 is awesome, sound etc, it just works great and PS3 is so clear on my tv, Im pumped, I dont see how a $40 cable could make this picture look any better. I would buy this cable again in a heart beat for its price and how it works, I just cant see how a $40 cable can be that much better cause my tv picture is so gud with my PS3. Who sais cheap is nasty, I think in this case thats a bunch of BS.
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.
Truly a piece of art when displayed upon the recharging dock. The battery does seem to last forever, so in an effort to not hurt the bateery i keep the charging dock unpluged so i can still display the keyboard, but i dont have to have it needlessly be charging. I kind of do miss a side numerical keypad, but not so much as to want another keyboard. the touchpad is a nice option, i find that the horizontal scrolling feature could use some fine tuning though.
What can I say? In swapping this cable out with a friends monster name cable none of the four people in the room could honestly tell a bit of difference in the sound or picture quality of a Blue-Ray movie with a very "busy" action scene.Friend was sorta mad I paid $90 less for this cable than he did for his.Felt taken advantage of by the "good purchase" store salesman.Offered to trade him but he didn't see the humor in the offer.On a scale of 1-10 it naturally gets a 10!! Oh,don't be fooled by the "two meter" measurement.That would make it six feet six inches.It's not,it's only six feet.That missing six inches might mess up someone.
This product works as described, however, the setup is a bit complicated to configure. All in all, I would recommend it because it serves its intended purpose - portable scanning.
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.
This print server is not compatible with Windows 7. I don't recall that being mentioned in the requirements. Perhaps I missed it; I don't know.The non-compatibility is confirmed by Linksys tech support. They could not predict a date when a patch might be available to use with this print server. So, I have a brand new wireless print server with no packaging that I can't use. No original package means not returnable.
Excellent product. Well made and sheilded. It will make a better than cheap standard connectors.
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 could not believe the prices that traditional retailers were asking for. I bought these cables from E-FORCE CITY, plugged them into all my HD TV's and DVD Players and WOW..The clarity was incredible.Definitely will buy more at this vendor again.
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 device works perfectly. Clips to my camelbak perfectly for long bike rides with no intruptions. I would recommend this to anyone.
Thank God, I thought I was the only one! I spent three hours on the phone with tech support, did everything they suggested at least three times, got disconnected, called back, and in the end, sucked it up and started an additional cable modem account for my garage-office. I don't know the specifics, but there are obviously hard- and software bugs or inadequacies that have to be rectified before this becomes a workable product.
I bought my Titanium to store digital photos while on a long term journey in China. Two months into the trip the Titanium became completely unusable. I contacted Sandisk to request help in retrieving my data and they simply refered me to a data recovery agency. I still do not know if the data is recoverable and Sandisk will not pay for the recovery fees ($125.00 + shipping from China to US). And I have not been refunded. I'm writing this as a warning to anyone considering purchasing this storage device. Take my advice for what its worth. Keep shopping.
This is really a great product. Rechargeable battery, runs EVERYTHING, very easy to program (via USB) Lights up nice so you can see all the buttons in the dark..... well worth every penny....
Great mouse; easy to use; easy installation; does not irritate my scroll finger or wrist.
Hardware was A breeze to install.took about 20 minuets including the bay.Same for the software, no problems.Sound Quality is much improved over my old live card.In battlefield 2 game play is much improved on my 2.4/radeon 9700 pro/512.Before I would freeze framing during start in rooms, and during game play in intense situations.Now with the X-Fi I have none of that, and the game runs much smoother overall. Dvd movies sound much improved. Music is also much improved. The only problem Ive had burning expanded mp3's is 1 didnt convert well out of 5 so far. Software interface is also A bit lack luster, but is functional. Card is worth the price, hopefully upgrades will improve interface.
However I'm using Vista Ultimate 64bit. I know I know but I'm testing the OS. It says it's compatible but it runs extremely slow if not at all. Just a note the autorun on the CD provided installs the 32bit version. you have to explore the CD to find the 64bit software. The website only has the drivers and not the software. i reinstalled the software twice but same results. this is on a clean OS install.
Great Product. Cheap and works well. Comes with mounting bracket that will fit most satellite radios. Very adjustable. Keeps my XM in close reach for safe operation while driving without any permanent mounting. I found a few products like this made just for XM or just for a certain model of receiver but they cost double. I am glad I didn't waste my money, this product is a universal option that works perfect. Would recommend.
I had an older version of the Palm Keyboard that I had used for years but one of the plastic hinges broke so I ordered the 3169. It is much better than the previous Palm keyboard. It is no longer necessary to hold a "blue" key to access numbers or a "green" key to access symbols. Also, this keyboard will work with the Palm in the "portrait" or "landscape" position. It is a much better design and more durable. Also loved the fact that it was on sale and shipped with free shipping. The only thing is that the price went down again two weeks after I bought it.Updated Feb 27, 2001 - The keyboard worked well for 6 months. I use it often but handle it very carefully. The first sign of a problem was that several keys on the right side of the unit would not respond (-,_,[,{, left arrow, right arrow). I accommodated for this by using my stylus on the Palm keypad. Then the plastic button that secures the IR arm broke off. The unit still worked but the arm dangled from the unit. Because I use the keyboard often, I checked Amazon and found a seller offering a new, in-box unit for $15.00. I am waiting for it to arrive. Hopefully this unit will be more durable. I am glad I did not have to pay the $69 price that the units originally sold for. When the unit works, it works well.
Ergonomics are sweet, keyboard lighting (fades!), charging cradle, wireless connectivity, lag, are all amazing. No one else makes a keyboard this sexy, and it's especially perfect for home theater pc users too since it displays so well.
I really like this 60mm Macro lens. I have had this lens for a little over 30 days. I have shot about 3000 images using my Canon 40D.I find the lens to be great for macro work and I have also produced some very good portraits using this lens.The images are very sharp, and I like being able to use the manual focus even when in AF mode.I really like this lens and do not regret the purchase. I think it is a great lens for the price.I have already recommend this lens to several friends.The only negative factor is the AF in very low level light.
I have had it in my hands for 3 days and it JUST popped apart and pieces went flying!I plugged it into my computer and pulled it to plug it into my phone... POP! Spring here, and 3 more plastic pieces there.It's not retractable anymore!GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This card has completed my life. It is the greatest card I have bought and believe me I have had my share of 3d accelerators. This card beets the ATI series and the S3 series to the ground so if you are debating between the 3 just know that their is somone out there that is as happy as I am with this great card.
Don't expect fantastic image quality, but for the price who's complaining? The software is not sophisticated but really easy to use. Think twice, however, about clicking 'upgrade software' when asked - my camera came with version 5.2.0.2099, which works fine. But the upgrade I downloaded was buggy (5.4.3?) and I never got the camera working properly with it. Also some of the web cam settings options seemed to have disappeared in the new software. I had to uninstall the software and start over from scratch. One fault with the shipped software: the video editing functions are worthless, they probably shouldn't have bothered, but what do you expect at this price. Finally, beware that with USB, you can't use too long a cable with the camera. I was able to extend it to 16 feet with a 10' extension but going beyond that failed to work. This is a limitation of USB, not the camera itself.
Yep, you know what they say: "You get what you pay for".All in all I am quite satisfied with this purchase. Obviously you won't get the quality pics you would with a dedicated lens, but for the price, you can't go wrong. I use it with my Canon Rebel XTi and the results are pretty good. I use it most for landscape shots.Received the lens, adapter ring, and lens cleaning kit: what a bargain!
I purchased this camera just a few weeks ago. I really love the Sony brand. Just a few comments though. the price for servicing is a standard fee. No matter what you send in thats the price. Be it a Digital camera or your camcorder. These devices have to be opened in a clean room. these rooms are filtered to that tiny particles like dust or your skin cells do not get inside. and the operators have to wear those white suits to keep all that contamination to them selves. This is not Slappys TV and VCR repair we are dealing with. Any foreigh material getting inside or on your CCD will dammage the camera and you don't want that. Keep in mind that these rooms cost millions of dollars to build and maintain. If you are worried about that then get the warranty. Any company charges around the same price. Check with other companies. Kodak charges about that much just to open the camera up. And if you are experiencing problems with ANY electronic device out of the box return it or swap it out. they cannot test every single unit. Usually they test several out of a batch. So if your unit is not operating to your expectations then by all means its your money go and take care of it!That aside, I'm glad my Powermac came with the Firewire cable I needed for the camera. For several years it has just been in a drawer. The manuel does not explain fully that it is required to transfer the video from the tape using this. (at least for Mac users). Taking Video was easy and transfering it to the Mac was simple. The Camera comes with Video editing software but I just used IMovie and IDVD to make my DVD's and VCD's. And Since I already had Toast for the Mac It was easy to burn the movies to disc. Otherwise stick with the software included.For those pining about not having a Memory card included you are not missing much. The quality of the pictures and movies you take to the card are not noteworthy. You need plenty of light, the photos are very grainy as the photo mode on the memory stick does not have a high Megapixel rating, and the videos are chopy. So other than just taking small images to possibly keep for reference this feature is useless.The Camera does have a video out port on the camera itself so you can leave the docking station at the computer and when wanting to connect to the tv just use the av cable alone with the camera.I do not hear any motor noises on the recorded tape. Though it does make some noises when turning the unit on.The menu system is fairly easy to navigate and the Easy button makes it "easy" for anyone to pick up the camera and shoot.Remember that you are not getting a professional camera this is for consumer use and will not have all the features and functionality of a $2,000-$3,000 model.
I have used these phones for more than 10 years for professional field video production. They are quite comparable to the consumer version, the MDR-V600.These are an over-the-ear headphone, meaning that they fit around the ears without touching them - they sit on your head but not on the ears, which means that your ears don't get sore. This also acoustically isolates you from your environment, which can be great or bad..if you need to hear what's around you for safety. If you sweat heavily, they also tend to trap moisture.Sound reproduction is excellent and full-range, and due to the acoustic isolation of the phones, you will hear well and you won't hear much of what's going on around you outside the phones. They do slightly emphasize bass in comparison to other frequencies, but that's something that most people don't mind.The screw-on 1/4" tip screws off to reveal a 1/8" stereo plug, so the phones work with most playback devices. I highly recommend them as durable, acoustically excellent workhorses that you will use for many years.
Just had to add that I've had this TV since March 2004, and still on my first bulb. 44 months and counting!
If your going to buy this item, I have one question to ask of you...Why? If your going to spend 300 bucks you might as well just buy and ipod or a diffrent hardrive MP3 player. Think about it, you would be geting more memory, in some cases rechargable batteries, menus that allow you to get to music easier AND faster, and more. I say just forget about this player because it seems like a waste of money
The Koss carrying case is a very handy way to store and protect your Koss earphones...
For a partially protected area like a covered porch, these work well. They seem to tolerate temperature change and moisture well and sound good. I like plenty of solid bass frequency sound, but listen at relatively low volume. The ported 6" speaker is substantial enough to produce plenty of bass, but is susceptible to a little 'boominess' at higher volumes only- a characteristic of most ported enclosures. The thick (and heavy) plastic housing keeps them stable if placed on the floor, but would require a securely anchored hanging bracket. A good choice for a reasonably priced porch speaker.
I own a 9" Sony DVD player and I recently purchased this product.Pros: Very sturdy-looking; nice portability; Price (I got the case for like $12.99 + shipping bringing the total to about $20 bucks on amazon.com; but everywhere else it's sold for $49.99 (not worth it))Cons: No real system to hold the top portion of the DVD player inplace; except for two plastic pieces of removeable velcored corners (kinda like corner pieces to hold your scrapbook pictures in place) that didn't fit my particular DVD player's thickness, and it wasn't adjustable. I tried everything but could not get it to be stable enough. The bottom portion of your DVD player wasn't really held up with anything except for the middle velco strap. Not reliable enough to put in the back seat of a car where your precious lil ones sit.All in all, the case is a great case if you only need it for carrying your DVD players around; otherwise, I would stay clear of this product.
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...
Received this item, unpacked it, plugged it in, and it worked! Few PC products that I have purchased behaved so nicely.
I bought this camera because I'm going to Jamaica and I needed a camera, the video camera was a bonus. When I first tested it, it was during the night time, however in a well lit room, but I couldn't see anything. I figured I could deal with that as long as it took good pictures during the day. When I stepped outside ,which was very bright and sunny, all I could see on the screen was white. I tried all the settings and still encountered a white screen. The only time I actually saw anything on my screen was when I was inside during the day.I brought it back right away, thankfully I had bought it at Wal-Mart and they were happy to refund my money.I hope anyone reading this review will take my advice and not buy this video camera. I would have loved to give it zero stars if amazon gave that option.
I spent a long time filtering between bags. I have a 5D, 40D and XS - I have grips for the 5D and 40D. I also have 5 lenses that I wanted to be able to put in the bag. Everything fits, I don't carry around that much, but I wanted to be able to pack it in if I needed too. For normal carry I throw 6 batteries in the side pocket, remotes in the other side pocket, a couple LED lights in one of the front pockets for some urbex - mount a 17-40 on the 5D and put that in the bag outside of the padded enclosure, put a 70-300 on the 40D and put that lens down into the 4 sectioned padded compartment and put an 85 1.8 in a different compartment. That leaves me with two padded compartments that I can throw in a couple speedlites and pocketwizards if I need, or a bottle of water or something else.I got the postal strap when I ordered the bag, but the large shoulder strap with the rubber on it would probably hold well enough on it's own. The strap is very long too - I wasn't sure when I ordered if if I could go use it cross body, but there is plenty of room (and I am not small)The waxwear finish is great and keeps rain out - water beads up and rolls off. I carried it through a couple snow storms and didn't have any problems with anything inside getting wet.
The package wasn't best possible, but it arrived quickly and the product was as described...one two three four five...
The cable IS NOT NORMAL RCA (red/white for audio, and yellow for video) This is actually the second time Amazon.com has tricked me into buying something that was indicated to me as something different, so I am NEVER buying anything from them again. I will recommend the same advice to all my friends and family, and warn them of amazon.com's deception.
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!
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 am using this for the last 2 years.This camera is a great one.Its worth it.If you are someone looking for a sleek camera, pls dont waste time looking at this.But , if you are some one serious about photography, this i sthe one for you.
Has no adjustment for level so make sure you get it level when mounting the bracket. Other than that, does exactly what its supposed to.
This is my second IOMagic DVD Drive of the same type. The first I could not find the information needed to take it back or get it fixed -- it just would not power on anymore, for some reason I think it was holding a charge but I am not all that electrically savvy to prove it, I cannot even find it anymore. I was delighted with its performance when it was working as I am with this one -- it loads a Windows 7 Install DVD when my old Creative DVD (2x?) drive couldn't (has to do with the recorded speed I believe). The packaging was worn when I received it and it appeared that the drive was already opened which I reported to the seller, but I needed the drive badly so I accepted everything. I cannot even find on the IOMagic website, the support for it, nor can I use the registration link I believe. I believe it loads CDs and DVDs other drives won't, but I can't account each one since I just loaded them and paid no attention to detail.Update 10/19/2011: Found the old drive and hooked up an independent power supply to it, but drive would not eject. Perhaps it needs to have data cable connected to it for some dumb reason which will have to wait for me to purchase another independent USB power/data cable system as I don't have the time to "install it into my existing system".The new drive is still working great, however.Update 10/27/2011: Tried an independent USB cable system and power supply and the old drive is still dead in the water. Maybe only some power module. I'll have to get a tech to take a quick look at it if reasonably priced because I think the warranty was only good for a year.The new drive works great; makes more honking and spinup (fan?) noises than my old Creative drive but executesCDs/DVDs the 2x won't.
This was just what I wanted to use at my desk. Gave me extra length and allowed me to decrease the volume as my laptop's lowest was still too high. Unfortunately, despite very light use with no tension placed on the wiring it's a goner.
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).
This arm band works very good, but the arm extension is difficult to attached and use. You could have two diffetent options, or improve the arm extension.
After having good recommendations from the networking dept at work I bought a Linksys to install DSL at my home on a Win98 box. The installation was plug &amp; play and it runs great. Purchased more cards for the other computers at my house; again, installed flawlessly on Win2000.
I've had this mouse for quite some time now. It's been pretty good, but there are times where it would jump around the screen for no reason at all. It would often get on my nerves, but other than that, it is convenient and works fine when it isn't jumping around the screen.
This was a very good purchasing experience. The item was just as described and was shipped immediately. I really liked it.
I only use Nikon UV filters for my expensive, pro lenses. They have saved my butt several times, as I am a professional photographer, and the hustle and bustle of weddings makes it hard not to bang a lens once in a while, also I try my hardest not to. The quality is definitely Nikon - clear images - you can't even tell there is a filter on the lens when you look at the photo, which is how it's supposed to be.
Style points are through the roof with this keyboard! But style alone doth not a masterpiece make...It's equal measures of feature-rich performance and that put the diNovo Edge over...Well...Over the edge!
Excellent product. Solid construction, easy installation. No need for any drivers w/ Mac OS X. cool blue light. I think I get another one soon.
I don't have any current experience with tripods, and when I purchased this tripod I went by reviews. There was only one written for this one at the time, but it seemed to trump all the others... especially for the price. The tripod is very sturdy. I like the quick release. I leave one attached to the camera (Nikon D40X) and I'll probably attach the second to my camcorder (the tripod comes with two). I'm not sure if I just have to break it in or not, but the lock for the quick release is a little hard to lock and unlock (Not really a big deal). The pan and tilt seem to be smooth, but like I said I don't have any experience with any others so I have nothing to compare it to. The legs are easily adjustable as is the center column height adjustment. The legs are padded and seem very durable. This tripod is easy to use and seems to be good quality. I would definitely recommend it.
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.
It's a little bulky, but gets the job done. Also the adjustment wheel sits a bit too deep for my taste. A little overpriced, but overall good product.
This unit works great. I was having issues connecting an old television (CRT type) with a new dvd player. This modulator unit works fine. Thanks for a great product and service.
i had a net md before this and when i learned how good this was for live recordings i sold the net md and got this. it's been working wonderful, though the first one i got had to be returned because the disc ejecting spring broke right away, but amazon was great about getting me a new one promptly. i highly reccomend it for live recordings, especially since you can upload from the md to the computer in about 1/3 of the time it would take if done in real time. be sure to read the directions carefully before doing recordings from a mic because there are many options in the advanced options to be aware of for a good recording. reccomended!
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
Well never had to think about it after I plugged it in, that's the way a switch should be, working flawlessly.
BACKGROUND:I purchased the DLink DIR-615 because I'd recently got an IPad and of course I needed Wi-Fi to use the wireless features. This particular unit was recommended by the sales staff at the retailer because they said it was fast, had a setup DVD for installation and would have no problem connecting me to the internet from anywhere in my two story house or veranda. The price was $49.99.SETUP:The installation DVD was inserted. I followed the instructions to the letter...the router indicated the configuration was complete...all lights were blinking on the router and my IPad indicated 3 Bars (the Maximum) of reception...I was all set to go...or so I thought. The problem was I couldn't connect to the internet. I made several attempts to reinstall but to no avail.THE SOLUTION: (the happy ending)The DVD and the retail box both have a 1-800 tech support phone number, available 24/7. In desperation I called it and (as I'd expected) got put on with an automated attendant. BUT to my surprise after a couple redirects to the appropriate service I was QUICKLY referred to a LIVE assistant who was kind, patient and very familiar with my concerns...He directed me to a web-site and with a few instructions had my DLink 615 up and running in a couple minutes.PERFORMANCE:In a word...PERFECT. Steady fast data streaming, no lost connections and works everywhere in my surrounding area with a full 3 Bars of signal strength.CONCLUSION:A reliable product, reasonably priced and with great Tech support! What more could you ask for. 5 StarsRay Nicholson
thinner and smaller then most dvd players! highly recommend if space is limited. has great features too!
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.
Great, sturdy, nice, quality! Came in a timely fashion. Very satisfied. Use for bird- and wildlife-viewing outside and through my window.
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!
It's not white, doesn't have the bulge, probably not a Canon product, but it's cheap and works just fine with my CanonPowerShot.
I bought this in anticipation of a easy way to listen to my iPod on any stereo. It just simply doesn't work. Unless you like driving like you are in the mountains where there is static on all the radio stations and the sound tunes in and then out again, this product isn't for you. The 1 star is for the fact that it is a nice idea anyway.
Great case. I lost my original one which came with the camera. This is the same one... very happy.
Pros:Very long range. It's true, it's as long as 30ft as stated. I use it in my living room in combination with a projector screen. I can even use it in my loft room on 2nd floor.The touchpad on they keyboard is very handy.Cons:Some design issues with the keys.All the functional keys (F1, F2 etc) as well as the ESC, Home and End are touch sensitive keys instead of normal keys. It's very easy to unintentionally press them without knowing it. The position of the F1 key is where the ESC key is on a normal keyboard, it's very easy to mis-press.The magnifier doesn't really work with Vista Aero. It causes the screen to flick.
This keyboard works great! Its been 2 years and this keyboard is still running strong. Battery life is amazing even after 2 years of use. I'm on the computer daily for 4-5 hours and I charge the keyboard once a month. Even if I have to charge it, you can charge it for 10-15 minutes and it's good to go for days. The diNovo has a nice slick and thin look for anybody looking for a nice keyboard. I use it for the PS3, and computer use. the only drawback that I see is that it doesn't have a number pad. You can customize the hot keys on your keyboard by installing the software and disabling certain keys that you wouldn't need. After long time use, the key's start to fade, but that is normal for any keyboard. When typing the keys make very little noise. The mousepad on the keyboard seems laggy, but its okay for short uses, for anything else I would rather use a regular mouse.
Ok, I just got a new digital camera and decided to buy another compactflash card from Simpletech and the Flashlink CF card reader, so I can get my pics to my PC fast. Then a friend suggested that I try using my CF cards as mini hard drives! I tell you it works. All I needed was the Simpletech PC card adapter and it like using a small floppy with alot more storage space!! Awesome!!
I bought this product to replace a similar unit of different manufacture. The old unit started making noise through any radio I used, and I finally tossed it. I tried this Monster FM transmitter specifically because the reviews I read about it seemed to point to its quietness and low background noise. On the several radios I played my XM unit output on through this transmitter, all of them emitted a high pitched whine using it. I returned it for a refund. Maybe I just got the lemon out of the bunch? Other than the whine, it was very simple to use and clear to read.
I performed an exhaustive search for the right mono laser printer. I landed the Brother HL-5250DNT, and I couldn't be happier.Here's what I was looking for during my search.1) Speed (first page and pages per minute)2) Image quality3) Economic consumables4) Connectivity (USB and parallel minimum, networkable a plus)5) Expandability6) Duplex printing a big plus7) Size - nothing too huge8) QuietHere's what I got.1) I am amazed at how fast this printer is. It prints the first page almost immediately. Wakes up from sleep mode instantly and prints quickly. Great PPM speed.2) Excellent quality text and graphics. Photos print out very well with no banding.3) Toner cartridge has good page rating (3,500 @ 5%) and replacements are relatively inexpensive. High yield cart is about $50 for 7,000 pages @ 5%.4) Comes with USB, parallel, and Ethernet - the triple play5) Expandability - it already comes with a second paper tray (about $50 more than the model without the tray. Separately, the tray is about $120) Holds an amazing 550 pages. Also accepts up to 512MB additional memory in easy access slot.6) I fell in love with duplex printing. I keep duplex on all the time. Cuts paper use almost in half (some printouts have odd number of pages to print).7) Nice footprint. Fits nicely on desktop. Solid, but not very heavy.8) Zero noise in sleep mode. Much quieter than my Minolta when printing. Love it.I was impressed at how easy it was to set up. Load the Vista drivers (yes, a Vista CD is included), plug in the printer, and you're golden. Printed flawlessly the first time. Setup program let me designate the second paper tray. Just make sure you load the CD before you hook up the printer. Lots of flexibility with setup options. Driver/utilities do not take up a large amount of disk space. Much better than HP software clogging up the system.Regarding page curl, I am using a basic 20lb paper (Boise) and the page curl is marginal. Definitely not annoying. In fact, lie the paper flat after printing, and it flattens out quickly. Very slight curl on premium 24lb paper (Hammermill).If you need to print large docs, this printer is definitely a workhorse. Over several years, the price difference between this and a "personal" laser printer will be insignificant. Go with the solid workhorse and don't look back.
This Flash drive does what it says it does. No software installation required. Just plug and play.
When I hear the word "networking," I reach for my gun, to paraphrase. Trying to get this network to WORK has been endleesly, needlessly frustrating. Calling their "service" center is an amazing adventure in dealing with people with (I swear this is true) profound speech defects; but understandable or not, the whole system's installation, prompts, wizards are useless. I followed the connection directions (both printed and on their equally opaque CD) and when walked step-by-step through it by the Help Desk person, we got it working by REVERSING the wiring recommended by the manufacturer. Second call wrestled with a problem with WAP codes (what demented geniuses think these things up?) that, while extremely simple, wasn't mentioned anywhere in the documentation. Now, third day in, the network has simply stopped running...between Microsoft's oblivious wizards and DLink's useless directions, the unit is worthless. Never again.
Works as good as the original battery that came with the camera. A great second battery.
Wow, I am so disappointed. We had an RCA VCR in the 80's that was so great. Their new products are the worst! This is my second RCA DVD player that I have received as a gift from my dad and also the second one that I have had terrible problems with.The last one just kept getting worse. This one locks up completely, pixelizes on perfectly scratch free disks, pauses 2 seconds between audio when playing a CD (boy does that stink for live concerts CD), the remote keeps switching back into TV mode in between button pushes and if i rewind or fast forward the captions and subtitles BOTH disappear. I have to stop and resume again to get these to return.This company is making the worst most unreliable products around.I got it about 9 months ago but moved twice and didn't hook it up until the other day. I went online and found that their warranty is an asstounding 90 days on this product! It will cost me money to replace an overpriced, buggy, defective DVD player that should be under warranty.I will never purchase another RCA product and I recommend you do the same.
I would have given it a 5 but it is only a cable. I like the fact that it is retractable. It keeps me from having cords everyplace.
I have tried them all,but TDK are the best.I have an original pioneer cd recorder and tdk still works the best.
I've been looking for a good speaker for my iPod for over a year, but didn't want to spend a fortune. A friend has a similar Logitech speaker and I was on the hunt! It just so happened we were going to the mountains for the weekend and the speakers came the day before. My only problem is that my iPod is newer than the speakers and it doesn't fit any of the holders, but that does not take away from the sound quality at all. I always go to Amazon.com first when looking for just about anything. Thank you.
There is no sense purchasing more expensive HDMI cable! This one works just as well as the ones that cost four to eight times as much.
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
What more need be said? It's not fancy, but the stuff is cheap and it works.
First, it's fairly inexpensive. Especially when you consider that keeping the LCD screen on a camera pristine is important and practically impossible without a case. It is big enough to hold the camera and an extra set of batteries. It also has a sleeve, behind the camera, for an extra SD card.
I ordered this part to save time looking in the store. It came and I plugged it in. It only delivered a very static filled signal. I assumed it was a simple switch - what goes in comes out. Apparently not.I was able to buy a A/B switch that worked for less than a dollar more at Lowes. I do not recommend buying this product and I was also disappointed in the response from the seller (return it for a refund).
I bought this DVD player b/c of 2 reasons, it could read just about any format...and it also had an output for a digital optical cable (TOSLink connection). My home theater system receiver also has a digital optical input for my dvd player. Once I connected this dvd player to the system with a fiber optical cable, the quality of the sound and the surround effect coming out of the home theater system increased dramatically!The audio quality coming from this dvd player is spectacular...even when I play plain old cd's on it. The video quality is fine but I do notice that it has the typical dvd player "slight pause" on some scenes. This is typical of dvd players but it does seem to occur less frequently with this dvd player vs. my old Toshiba dvd player.I also like the fact that this unit is not as deep as my old Toshiba. It seems like these dvd players are getting more compact these days.I have read some negatives about the remote control...I don't really have any problems with the remote control at all. For this price and a rebate, it is hardly something to complain about. This player is really a great value!
Three reasons why I will not touch any Corsair USB memory drive again:1) As the other reviewer pointed out (4 gig) "The wide, thick rubber gasket surround the USB connector limits how far you can insert the connector into even lightly recessed USB receptacles". I thought it was just mine! There is not enough metal exposed so it means the drive frequently disconnects, loosing valuable data in the process and crashing the PC often.2) Right from day one, the drive would show up as a USB Hub (I think it uses this to control 4 chips inside instead of a single chip). But this would at least 50% of the time cause any other device to be inserted into the same USB port on removing the memory drive not to be recognized - only a reboot would fix this. I tried this on many laptops/desktops and got the same results.3) I contacted Corsair who said to ship it back to them even though the local retailer would take it back. Since I was out the country I told them I was uncomfortable posting it internationally (back to them in Fremont, CA) using ordinary post (courier would have been 50% of what I could buy it new for). But they pushed for this without offering to pay for the post so ordinary post it went. They now claim not to have received it and now unlike the other reviewer I do not even have own a $100 paper weight.I'd like to say a lot of other things, but fear that Amazon will not print it, so lets leave it at the simple facts above. I don't think I have been so disgusted at a company of peripherals as much as Corsair. And for Corsair to validate what I have said is true, my RMA Number: R153005
Had all the pieces I needed to mount my new stereo in my 2000 Echo. No problems at all, nothing broken. Been using it for a few years now, and have absolutely no complaints.
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 review if about product purchased from DataBazaar only.Worked only for 6 months. Usually, my cartridges last 3 years. Claims 3000 pages, my estimate is that it gave me 800 pages. Waste of money and time. Go with another vendor that provides support and responds to e-mails. I got mine from DataBazaar.
I wouldn't recommend this router for THREE security-focused reasons:1) can only use HTTP for admin login.-- even though the manual says that you can enable HTTPS server I confirmed with DLink tech support that HTTPS login is NOT AVAILABLE on the DIR-615; this functionality starts at the DIR-655....MANUAL IS WRONG!2) can not disable admin settings from the wireless interface-- having admin access ONLY from the wired LAN would also be another security issue3) can NOT filter wireless MAC's only-- have to enter ENTIRE network MAC's if you want to filter any devices; doesn't differentiate between wire or wireless LANs for this features...So in short I can't recommend this product; I am returning it and will go back to a Linksys prodcut where ALL 3 of the features mentioned above are available.
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.
I LOVE THIS SMALL BAG, IT FITS MY GARMIN C-340 PERFECTLY AND HAS ROOM FOR POWER CORDS AS WELL, GREAT EDITION.....
I reckon this is a great product. All the power inserts you'll ever need, in one neat lightweight unit - and it has USB. No world traveller should be without one.
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..
On a PC - this thing rocks... Cinema 4d takes some creative work arounds which is pretty lame tho - so it gets at least one star. The major disappointment however - is when you're on what is now the major player in our industry - a MAC. Absolutely no support. Wait for years - and their developers still say "Oh yeah - we've been asking companies to help us but they're busy". This is just as it sounds - pure BS.They've released a product that has become a paperweight for many people who bought it only to realize that something so unthought of is actually true: they don't support Mac OS. Crazy - but true.Very disappointing product. STAY away from all of 3dconnexion if you're a mac user. They may say they support it - but wait until you get all the fine print.
I purchased this remote at Christmas and it has been a great feature for my Samsung 46" HDTV, TIVO and the Home Theater system. Who needs three remotes. Just plug the Harmony into your PC. Enter your Make and model # and it downloads every bit of the programs needed to operate everything in one hand held device. You can't go wrong with this model.
Why pay $100 at retail for the same thing especially if you don't foresee too much interference from other components in your entertainment system.
I bought these as a gift for family members who were going on a cruise. I did a lot of research as I wanted a good camera that would capture true quality pictures underwater. Another brand was used on a previous cruise they were on and the pictures didn't turn out so great.The pros: Easy to use, pictures turned out pretty good for an underwater camera, takes a lot of pictures.The cons: The only real complaint was that it was a bit bulky as the each has two cameras on them while they were scuba diving. But, the wrist strap was a bonus!I was able to look at the images a few weeks after they got back and they turned out great! There pictures were very crisp and clear, some had more of a blue tint that others but none the less they turned out great! I would recommend this for anyone looking for a good underwater camera. They used theirs on a cruise to the Caribbean.
These are wonderful machines!They truly find all your great programs (and ones you never knew about). You can watch fine video & zip through the commercials.The software is excellent, & will find & record your shows automatically.Problems:1) I am tech savvy, but it took me 4 hours to set this up with another DVR & a VCR. Setup is not for the faint of heart. Dealers will not set this up for you (at least in CA)2) Sending recorded programs to the VCR is error-prone.3) The channel changing via a satellite box is very unreliable,with the infrared accessory being low-tech. This, after 6months, is still a major problem, & is the reason why I cannotgive these units unconditional recommendations.The solution is to ask Direct TV or Dish Network to exchangefor a box that has a plug in lead to change channels. I have ordered one, but it is not free!4) I have not yet found a way to tell the software to let my 3star favorites over-ride my 2 star favorites. Often "Reno 911"is dropped in favor of Nova!5) Buy the largest hard-drive possible. You can accumulate dozensof great programs, but Tivo will delete these unless you tellit not to (a laborious process).6) As the TV moguls get wise, there will be attempts to controlyour viewing & recording.7) I wish there was a button to set the minutes to skip throughcommercials. Fast forward is distracting.However, for now, a great piece of equipment.4 stars; could be 5.
These cords are not only inexpensive, but work great as well. Many people I know buy their HDMI cables from stores that offer overpriced cables that work just as well, yet cost 10-15 times more than these HDMI cords. Don't be fooled by the stores, these work great and won't cost an arm and a leg.
Amazon should correct this product description. It says, "Measures 6 feet long fully extended." But this is not true!!!The cable only measures 2.5 feet when fully extended and it says so right on the box.I ordered this brand because I was lead to believe it was longer than other brands.Amazon - please correct the product description. Thank you.
I have a Panasonic PV-GS500 and it fits perfectly in the bag. What I like about the bag is its snug fit, durability, the fact that you can quickly close it with the front velcro closure, and that you can zip it closed when you're done (or if you need to protect the camera a little more from the elements between shoots). I don't use the attachment bag (attaches to the bottom of the bag), but it comes in handy when traveling to store the charger and cords. If you're looking for a bag with lots of room, this isn't for you. But if you need a bag that's more compact with a medium size camcorder like the pv-gs500, then this is an awesome bag.
I purchased this item for a friend who has no computer experience a year ago She has had no trouble setting it up and using it, and even travels with it. The only negative aspect it that she is unable to receive graphics or pictures. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this item as a very easy way to keep in touch by e-mail.
Works great on my motorcycle with handheld Cobra Radio. Just wish PTT button was on seperate wire. Great price value point.
I'm a fourth grade teacher who spends a lot of time sharpening pencils for my students after school every day. I bought this sharpener, hoping it would last at least for one year. When I first used it, you can tell that the machine feels very delicate and cheap already but it did sharpen very sharp. It's barely been about 3 weeks since I bought it and just yesterday, I was putting a pencil in and it just stopped sharpening. The machine was still on and working with the sounds noticeable but it just didn't sharpen the pencil anymore. I was so mad. I am also not into taking my time to write a review for any product but it was a waste of money so I wanted to get the word out. Don't buy this cheap sharpener. It was about $85 at office depot but it's not What u pay for. It's a very cheap quality and won't last for not even a month. What a rip off!
This mouse is the most amazing mouse I've ever used. I've been using computers for 15 years.The "back/forward" buttons right where your thumb naturally sits work really well for going back/forward while browsing on the web.The "smooth scroll" of the center scroll wheel takes some getting used to, but the sensitivity can be adjusted in the IntelliPoint software, and once you are used to it it's great.The mouse is a bit larger than other mice, so it's great for men (and some women too) with larger hands. The ergonomics make this mouse amazing to come back home to after a day working at other computers and sub-par mice. Buy this one now!
Just couldn't pass up the $150 price point and didnt mind having an extra camera to carry in my back pocket for those just in case moments. Features surpass my Exilim S2 and image quality is crystal but best of all its Made in Japan. Attention to quality and detail is amazing.Powerful little camera. Seems to have many of the features of my Canon G2... Anyways you won't regret this purchase. A+
Had this Kodak Easyshare C340 for about 1 year. I just want a camera to take pictures. It does this well. It is easy to use. I am not really experienced, this is my first digital camera. I use rechargeable batteries and they last a good amount of time, have never died in the middle of an event or anything. Overall happy with this purchase.
I really like this product line, I've had Logitech Harmony's for years. This one has great functionality, and even auto upgraded from my older harmony profile.Button response is great, but I think the unit itself needs some more "gripping areas" If you are going for the buttons at the bottom then the unit is a little unbalanced. I've picked it up a few times only for it to slip out of my hand.Overall though I love the thing. Anything that lets my wife AND my mother work the entertainment system is a great product!
I bought this cable and was hoping to hook my laptop up to my TV... I figured there must be something wrong with either my port on the laptop or TV. I kept the chord and threw away all the packaging, only to find out weeks later, it was actually the cable that didn't work. I have never bought something online that just flat out was broken!! Really frustrating, but it was only $3 so I don't know what I expected..
The first thing I noticed upon removing this lens from its packaging was the weight. It's probably twice as heavy (read: solid) as a kit lens. The zoom does not stick and has a nice, controlled feel. It is backwards compared to Canon lenses, but that should be easy to get used to. The mount is tight, as is the hood. My first test shots have been quite sharp, even wide open. CA and distortion are very well controlled. I have noticed no vignetting or flare so far. The lens hood does cast a shadow when shooting with the popup flash on my T2i, but only near the widest angle. I have not mounted it on my 50D yet, but the bigger body should make this even less of a problem. And with the hood removed, there is no shadow even at 17mm. There is a zoom lock, though I don't think it's necessary, as the zoom does not seem to creep at all. You would have to pull on it to get it to move. The biggest downsides I see so far are the lack of full time manual focus and the fact that this thing is LOUD when autofocusing. With respect to the former, focusing manually with this lens can be tricky. The entire travel of the focus ring is only about 45 degrees, so making minor adjustments requires a steady hand and some practice. At least the Canon focus confirmation works with it; the points will light up individually to confirm focus, just like with Canon lenses. As for the noise, while it is obnoxious, it should not be any more intrusive than the shutter on most dslr's anyway, so unless you're shooting wildlife (which would be a little silly with a 17-50), this should not be a game stopper. All things considered, I think this will be one of my new favorite lenses. I will update this review after I put in some time with it...
I just got one of these on sale. The clock died 1 day after it was placed in the shower. The radio itself works fine. Next time I am going to try and get a digital tuner.
I'm afraid I got a bad unit or something but I was unhappy with this small speaker dock. I have an iPod Touch and I could not get the unit to charge the iPod. It comes with several cradles to fit all types of iPods but although I tried several I could not get my iPod to seat properly for charging. Also, the sound was very crackly at times so I think there may be short there. I need a small speaker and charging dock for my iPod just for a few hours in the morning and I typically listen to audiobooks not music, but the sound, when not crackly, was muddy and low. I had purchased this unit to replace a Logitech that was much larger. I had really hoped this would be perfect, but alas it has to go back. Although I think I may have just received a lemon I'm not going to get another one and back to the search.AMAZON.com. I will say, however, that Amazon.com has superb customer service, with no problems whatsoever in returning for refund. This is why I love Amazon so much!
The product itself is perfect for my need.Easy to attach. Connections is strong. the length allows for easy access to back of TV
I bought this code and printed it out. When i went to go redeem it it didnt work on my xbox so i figured i guess ill try online i try online and its a invalid code. They ripped me off took my money and gave me a fake code.
The service was GREAT. They shipped it very fast. The product was new in box,however, it doesn't seem to fit right with my keyboard. The plug is little loose so I have to push on it for it to connect and hold it in place.
Product was really wel priced and it works great. So I really can't be happier. A+
The Konica Minolta 2350EN does prints great color photos. Four things that would not allow me to recommend this printer:1) Menu on printer is difficult to use.2) The ethernet port is a problem requiring the computer and printer to be re-booted when the printer locks up.3) The paper going through the printer is "rolled" and difficult to flatten out because of the heat when prininting.4) The four toner cartridges is expensive to replace.
I have had this cable for about a month and it has worked fine. I have it hooked up to my ps3 and so far so good and for only 3 bucks it was well worth it.
Selecting a camera bag can be difficult. I've purchased and sold many camera bags over the years for one reason or another; too small, too big, too unwieldy, lacking a key feature that I need, etc. but the SS 200 is one bag I'll keep until it wears out. I've owned the SS 200 now for over a year and have taken it on several international trips where it performed beautifully. this bag is excellent for both casual and serious/professional photographers.I currently own several bags, including photo backpacks, two sizes of the Lowepro sling bags (Slingshot 200 reviewed here and the new 300 - limited, if any, public availability at this point), a Crumpler shoulder bag, and other types of camera bags from different manufacturers, all in varying sizes. I'm also familiar with all the "high end" bag manufacturers such as ThinkTank, Kinesis, et. al. and all the alternative systems such as waist belts, vests, etc. It's important to remember that most photographers will need more than one bag depending on what they're shooting that day and the one thing I can say is that in an imperfect world of compromises, this is the closest I've come to being satisfied with a single bag.I'm a long time Canon user so I'll use Canon equipment as a reference and you can check the size of your camera/lenses for fit against these comments. Those using Nikon and other manufactures can do the same. All sizes, weights, dimensions for your brand can easily be found on the web. OK, so here's what I like about this bag.....1) It holds a compact to large SLR comfortably though my larger cameras (1 series film and digital cameras) with an extended battery grip are a tight fit. For traveling I use a smaller digital camera (5d) with or without a grip, but a 1.6x crop body such as a 20d/30d, 300d/XT/XTi will fit very easily and this is the camera size I recommend for this bag. Nikon D200/D70/80, Sony, Olympus, Pentax will have no trouble at all2) It's very comfortable; the strap crosses your chest diagonally, is well padded, and there's an extra strap that can be/usually is stored in the bottom of the bag that you can pull out for extra support. I've carried this bag for 10-12 hours a day for 10 days without complaint. I did use the extra strap when I was walking more than shooting and it helped quite a bit. Note: There's a comment below from a woman that wasn't satisfied with the fit, but for men this simply isn't a problem. Sorry to all the women out there, but depending on your bust size it may or may not be an issue so I'd check the fit at your local store.3) It's very easy to gain access to your gear. Actually this is the easiest bag I've used, bar none. It eliminates the "back pack" syndrome of having to remove the pack to remove your gear, it doesn't force all the weight on one shoulder like a shoulder bag (the weight is more evenly distributed across your chest and back, and it provides the room most serious photographers need for casual shooting and beyond. Since the bag opens "away" from you when it's in the chest position, it's easy to reach in and grab things, and there are two safety buckles that prevent the bag from opening too much and spilling the contents.4) There's adequate storage space for extra batteries, filters (Circular Polarizers and/or macro filters like a 500d), lens hoods, an external flash, remote controls, small flash lights, bubble levels, neck/wrist straps, even the manuals will fit if you want to take them with you. In short, you can store what you need as long as you keep the lens size reasonable. If you have a small, light weight tripod and you're clever, you can even work it out so you can carry it on the front of the bag. Beginning photographers with fewer/smaller lenses will find this bag more than adequate. Careful though, you may want to overload it and make it heavy; it's not hard to do!What body lens combinations can you store? I suggest no more than 1 body and 3-4 lenses with flash and other gear. I have built an extensive lens collection over the years, but if I'm on a personal trip, I like to carry a 3 lens solution using a 16-35L, 24-70L or a 24-105L, and the 70-300 DO, plus a small 220ex flash. Your collection will be different so what is a "reasonable" lens size for this bag? It may be easier to list what isn't reasonable, but I'll give both examples.Unreasonable: Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS or non-IS (note: I think the f/4 versions are borderline, but I'd pass), 100-400L, 300 f/4, 400 f/5.6, etc. I think you get the point, but the lenses I listed and larger should be avoided. This goes for Nikon equivalents too. I've squished a 100-400L in there, but it has to go on an angle, the bag can't be easily set up so it's attached to the camera, and in my opinion is more trouble than it's worth. Don't do it, buy the larger SS 300 instead when it's available to the public (early 2007).Reasonable lenses: Everything else. All EF-S lenses designed for Canon 1.6x crop bodies (e.g. 10-22, 60 macro, 17-55/17-85 IS) The 200mm f/2.8L may be OK, but all prime lenses from 135L down (85mm, 50mm, 35mm, 24mm, etc. in both L and non-L flavors will be fine. All the TS-E lenses (24L, 45mm, and 90mm), all versions of the 70-300 (DO, non-DO). All other wide angle to mild telephoto zoom lenses are reasonable, with the exceptions noted above. Popular full frame (non EF-S) zooms will fit, including the 16-35L, 17-40L, 24-105L, 24-70L, etc.).I think this is one of the most popular bags Lowepro has produced and there's a good reason; namely, it's a very useful bag. I hope this review has a little something for everyone here and it helps make your decision easier. Good luck.
wonderful point and shoot with huge lcd and basic memory. pretty good video as well. memory stick duos, docking station and case-expensive, but cool. really customized interconnects, as usual from sony.
I needed a solid but compact case for my old Palm TX and this was a sure buy. Strong but light and holds it tightly.
Nowhere does it mention that this cable is not 1.3 compliant. Cannot connect to certain devices, including my mini-display -> HDMI adapter. Granted cable was only $3 so it wasn't a total loss, will swap with one of my older devices that doesn't require 1.3.Tip: Buy a newer cable for a few dollars more that is HDMI 1.3
I bought these to connect multiple cat 5 DSL ethernet cables and RJ45's ethernet cables. It worked on both of them. Of course you can buy a longer ethernet cable. I have seen cables as long as 100 feet but it will cost you alot more than these connectors, especially if you only want to connect a couple of lines. They functioned with no problems. Shipping was fast. I actually received these in the US in a week. I am very pleased with the purchase and recommend the product to those who are interested.
This gigbit switch came with a 5V power adapter. The "green" aspect of the switch doesn't seem to conserve enough energy to make a difference on a power bill, but it's still a nice feature. It seems to properly support jumbo frames. But, more importantly, a gigabit device won't have to slow down to 100Mbps when a 10/100 device is connected. That is the dirty little secret of A LOT of gigabit switches. So each device can actually transmit to it's maximum sync speed. I dinged it one star since I cannot comment on longevity. However, I do expect it to last for many years.
This emergency radio is aptly named - used only for emergencies! Rich in features but cheap in construction = keeps it affordable (~$50) so you can have one at home and one for your aging mother. We're in the SF Bay Area and no stranger to quakes. If my rickety old Victorian building does not crush me then this radio will make life more than bearable. The Eton radios are great w/ the mobile phone charger tips - so what if you get RSI from all the cranking? I chose the FR300 over all the other Etons for the weather bands, not having an inherent need for water resistance, and not having a power supply (if the power's out... it's out, buddy). And who can resist high-visibility orange??
This unit is ok for just putting your iPod in and playing music over the speakers.The docking pass though does not work for USB on XP. XP will not recognize it though the docking station, but if you take the iPod off the docking station and connect direct it works fine. This does not allow you to leave the iPod in the charger while connected to your PC. At least with XP and USB.Also if you get one of those remote control units that goes on top, you cannot control the volume though the remote, you must use the volume control on the base unit.
what can i say i love it..i recommended this product to anyone who is looking for a good computer speaker...the sound wow get one for yourself and see...
It is a fine product, suitable for my SD 400- tight enough to protect LCD. One problem, it is too tight to hold even another memory card, let alone a battary!
I bought this item based on the reviews. It's nicely constructed but I had some issues. After trying this item for 2 weeks on a trip, I am editing my review. I'd give it 4 stars now but can't seem to edit that part of my original review.- Zipper Pulls. I'd expect the zipper pull to be a higher quality since the purpose of it is to allow you to get to your camera immediately. The zipper pull is thin with a small cord attached to it. I have a laptop backpack with a broad metal zipper pull that would've worked a lot better.EDIT: My opinion on the zipper pulls has not changed.- The Shoulder Strap. It attaches to the bag right near the zipper. So when you're accessing the camera compartment, it can get in the way... delaying the removal of your camera.EDIT: I was wearing the strap wrong. There is no obstruction at all.- Small Size. The 200 model is smaller than I anticipated. I'm 6' tall and I think the size of it looks like a backpack for girls when I'm using it. Your mileage may vary.EDIT: Yep, I still feel a bit stupid after seeing myself in the mirror with this backback. But the functionality of the backpack wins.OTHER THOUGHTS (After trying this item for 2 weeks) :- If you intend to take a plane while carrying this bag, you'd probably want to stow it by your feet or inside a carry-on luggage. There's really nowhere on the zippers to attach a mini luggage lock to keep people out. That should have been a design feature. My cheap rolling luggage has simple metal loops to keep the zippers closed when a luggage lock is used. I used a *regulation* sized carry-on rolling luggage which also carried my Macbook (which is not a big laptop). I was barely able to close the luggage.- Backpack does not breathe well in humid environments. I wasn't expecting it to, but was hoping it would.
I like to take this bag when I am out walking with my camera and a couple of lenses. I wish that the velcro insert was not fixed with four compartments; it would be more useful if you could change the compartment size but it is a great day bag. There are lots of pockets and storage spaces allowing you easy access to your accessories, keeping them organized and available. The waxwear finish is very nice, especially if you catch yourself in some precipitation. I don't think it is sturdy enough to protect your equipment when you are traveling but that is not its purpose. It is light weight and very easy to carry, although I did also purchase the cushion for the shoulder strap, which makes a big difference because your bag can get quite heavy with you are carrying alot of extras. I think the bag has a very nice look to it regardless of your gender.
This product was purchased to complete a High Definition implementation.I upgraded the DVD player, TV service and TV at the same time.I thought the HDMI interface was to provide both Video and Audio, it appears that I was mistaken. There were other products I didn't purchase because they claimed only HDMI passthrough functionality. It wasn't until I read the owners manual that I found out that this is also true for the 2 HDMI ports on this receiver. All HD components require two cables to connect, HDMI for 1080I Video and optical/digital cable for audio.
i've always liked Nikon Optics for the price and these are no different. great 25 yr no-fault warranty. I'd recommend these.
I Purchased This Product Based On The Fact That It Could Store So Many DVDS/CDS And That It Definitely Could Do. As Far As Playing Them That Was A Different Story! Organizing The DVDS/CDS Is A Very Simple Process, But It Can Be Long And Cumbersome Without A Keyboard, If You Use The Remote, As I Was To Find Out. Making Sure The Discs Are In The Proper Slots Can Be Very Tedious, As There Is Very Little Room To Work With And Tou Better Make Sure The Discs Face in the Proper Direction, Very Frustrating To Do If The Discs Are Not Labeled, As Many Are. After Setting Up Everything And Hitting The Play Button You Can Literally Hear Your Discs Being Scratched To Death As It Starts! If Thats Not Enough, If The Discs Are Slightly Warped You Can Hear Them Rotating Through Out Its Play, Which Is Very Annoying. But That's Not The Half Of It, If a Dvd Has The Slightest Smudge Or Scratch, This Player Will Stop In A Heartbeat And Display The Annoying Message: " DISC IS DIRTY. CANNOT PLAY." Discs That Would Play In A $30 Player From Walmart Would Not Play In This One! After A While, I Finally Had Enough And Bought A Single Disc Player And Have Not Had These Problems Since.
This is the second Cruzer I have bought. I use the first one to transfer files between Macs, but also between Macs and PCs. As such, I left the flash drive formatted as FAT32. Unfortunately, this imposes a substantial speed penalty when transferring Mac files. The data transfer rate remains the same as when working with a PC, but there is a substantial overhead for each and every file transferred. This is not much of a penalty if you are transferring a few very large files, but really shows if you have a folder or package with hundreds of small files.I bought the second Cruzer so that I could format it as HFS Extended.The flash drive comes with U3 software pre-installed. This software may be great for PC users, but it is a nuisance and takes up space if you are just using the drive to transfer files. Getting rid of U3 is pretty difficult as it is in a locked partition, that it seems can only be removed by running the U3 uninstaller. Running the Mac Disk Utility to erase the drive did not get rid of it!! If you want to get the most use out of this on the Mac, then you need to be able to run Windows on your Intel Mac or get to a PC and do the uninstall there.The slide-out design with no need for a cap is the real winner for this drive, together with excellent quality and reliability.One small complaint on this version is that it did not come with a lanyard, which I found penny pinching and annoying.
Worked fine...ONCE. I got one so-so 20 minute capture from VHS (picture was poorly aligned and sound was severly attenuated), after that I got no love (same tape). Software locks up requiring the machine to be turned off (unplugging the device didn't cut it), and it doesn't work any better when it's turned back on. I can't comment on the customer support cause I'm not going to deal with them...this dud it going back. Maybe it's unreasonable, but I expect relatively simple devices to work as advertised out of the box.What I'm really fired up about is the software seems to have corrupted my machine...my soundcard promtly stopped working correctly after install. I HATE trying to nerd my way through the obscure corners of my computer trying to right things that would not have been wrong if not for a bad product.
I use this mouse with both my laptop and my desktop and it I have to say it works great with both. No software and no tricky installation make it very easy to use. Just plug it in and go.
Great deal on a good replacement battery. Gets more pix per charge than Canon original. Only raeson I did not give it 5 stars is that I do not know how long it will keep taking charges. I have had 2 bad experiences with other brands that I was able to use for less than a year.
I got this system about a year and a half ago and it has work GREAT. I love to listen to my music loud and it won't start going psycho at high volumes. It has some great features (automatic on/off alarm at whatever volume you want). This might sound weird but I bought some JBL Invaders also (GREAT TOO) and hooked them up with these and the result was an incredible range of sound. Bass is enough to blow your ears out if you wanna. The mid to high range sounds great together and each system makes up for what the other doesn't have. Try it!
I own a lot of Apple products but this is one that totally fell below expectations. I picked this product up on vacation in Las Vegas to store my pictures and thought it was an awesome idea.Unfortunately, it did not work well with my Panasonic Lumix camera. It would either run my 30GB iPod out of batteries or wouldn't transfer all the pictures. As mentioned, it's incredible slow too.On my recent trip to Italy, I brought a number of high capacity SD cards which are very low in price these days.
The RF transmitter on this thing was solid.Only problem was it constantly drained the ipods battery, the emmbedded electronics didnt have a very good low power 'sleep' mode...
I didn't have any problem with the U3 software on the various desktop and laptop computers I tried it on; it doesn't seem to have infested my usual work machines with any problematic software.The available U3 software is a bit sparse, but what's there seems to work, and more will be developed. I have another Sandisk thumbdrive with PortableApps; I think this tool is nearly as good.The drive itself is well-constructed; I expect it to last a long time.
I went from 128 megs to 512 megs on my Dimension 4300 (the max) and I noticed an 100% speed increase, and I dare say even faster than that. The improvement prob wouldn't be as great going from 128 to 256 or 256 to 512. Instead of taking around 6.5 minutes to boot XP, now it takes 2.5. Good show!
I cannot rave enough about the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid! I use it with my iMac and a very inexpensive table-top HD antenna (Philips MANT510) to watch, record, and convert (to iPod and iPhone) my favorite OTA HDTV (in crystal clear, beautiful HD!) and basic cable shows. I get better picture quality from this setup than I do with HD cable and my HDTV! It saves me money (no need to pay for TV shows from iTMS), and it is so easy to use! I highly recommend this product to anyone (especially college students or others who live in tight spaces where having a TV and a computer poses problems)! Not only that, you don't need to buy an HDTV if you already have an iMac! You can even hook up an HD set-top cable box to the Hybrid (I know their web site says you can't, but I have done it - the picture isn't actually HD for that particular setup, but you still get the content, which would still be helpful for those with an iMac but not enough money for an HDTV)! You can also edit commercials out with the EyeTV 2 software. It's great! Seriously, save your money, forget TiVo and iTMS, and get this! You'll never regret it!
I am amazed with the quality of these headphones. They give great sound quality with incredible bass. I am a submariner in the US Navy, and use these while sleeping (drown out other noises) with my MP3 player. They are comfortable to wear while sleeping and working out, making them perfect for me!
Have owned two Escients for 5 years. Simple, reliable, copy your photos to its directory as a screensaver. The best!
This is quite simply the highest quality filter you might need. If you spend $2,000 on glass, you want to protect it and you don't want distortion of any nature. This accomplishes both.
I have used these with my camcorder since purchasing it several years ago and have always been impressed. They work reliably and there are no dropped frames on playback. I use these to record HD video (1080i from a Sony). Now that cost for hard drives are coming down (well, was coming down until the 2011 floods in Thailand and soon will again) - tape is not as desirable as it was as a storage medium but it is still quite convenient. I was happy to find these on Amazon as our local bricks and mortar store where I used to buy them no longer carries them.All in all, these are well made reliable media and I would highly recommend them.
Worked great for my 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. Made the install very easy and looks like it was done proffesionally!
No major review, just to say that it worked right out of the box on my Mac (Quad-Core) and was no trouble to install, configure and use. Scans previews very quickly, and final scans are also fast and good quality. I use it for documents, photos, some slides. Image prep for websites and archiving paperwork for the files. Would recommend this one. Only drawback is large physical size, so be sure you have room for it on the desk if you plan to leave it out.
I bought this remote on a whim from a friend that it was the greatest thing in his entertainment center and boy was he right!I've had this remote for maybe 6 months or more and was wanting to give this to my parents and recently the Harmony One remote came out so I passed this along to them. So far they are loving it! The main problem my mother has is switching the inputs on the HDTV and this remote makes it an easy one button push task.The software Logitech uses is slow and chunky but it is making improvements and you should only need to use it once or twice. One upside to the software is it keeps all of your settings online so if you ever lose your PC your not out 30 minutes of reprogramming. Setting your remote up to work with new devices is easy as pie. You select the brand, then type in the model number and viola codes are available. If for some incredibly strange and rare reason there is no code you can teach the remote the command using the IR receiver built into the remote. Once you have everything added you setup the tasks and answer a few questions such as which input your DVD player is connected to and what input your surround system uses as well.5 stars for price and performance! If you have more than 2 devices in your entertainment center get it! It worked great with my HDTV, Surround System, Xbox 360, and PS3 (with a $10 USB IR Receiver from gamestop).A was bored one afternoon so I was testing the quality of the IR search and discovered that there was IR programing for TV's 50 years ago back when it was new technology and not very common.
Why spend $$ at some electronics store when you can get a perfectly good cable for under $2? This cable works great, I don't know why you would want to spend more on something else.
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've had a pair of these mounted outside in Minnesota for 6 years. They not only sound great, but they have withstood rain and snow with no protection other than being pointed down slightly towards the deck (mounted about 15 feet off the ground). I've positioned them about 18 inches from the corners of the deck enclosure and they are separated by 20 feet. The 6 inch woofers along with the port produce more than enough bass to satisfy me and the neighbors -- HAHA!! Very smooth across the spectrum. If you want a durable outdoor speaker that actually sounds great, you can't beat these.
According to all documentation on this board, there should have been a 100 meghtz ethernet port on this board.There is not. I did not return it because I was in a time constraint. I installed an ethernet card and wrote it off as an Amazon normal operating proceedure. I will be more discerning on my next purchase.
The Videonics/Focus MX PRO DV4 Channel Professional Digital Video Mixer is possibly the best mixer on the market today although Videonics Company is now defunct the risk of any parts if required is well worth it.As a filmmaker I have had experience with this mixer when I hired one whilst working on a documentary back in 2010 and it was wonderful.I cannot get one in Australia and so I tried with my trusted friends at AMAZON to buy one,BUT ALAS IS ME THEY DO HAVE SOME BUT THEY ARE NTSC CURSES WE ARE PAL IN AUSTRALIA !. Make sure you get the model with the DV/IN-OUTPUTS I have missed out but if you are on the NTSC band,in Gods name get one from Amazon(they have some left) you will not be sorry.Thomas KnightMXPRO-DV MX ProDV 4 Channel Professional Digital Video MixerWintergarden Film(Aust)
This card works perfectly with canon s410 digital camera. The speed is good enough for most applications and the transfer speed is pretty decent when using a card reader. Nothing to complain about.
nothing, doesnt works, ive been conectc, and nothing, no detected my iphone and ipod x, x, x, =:::::( i lost my money!
Much cheaper than from retail store, much easier to find product than from retail store
I got this to replace my old office sharpener, but didn't realize it would be so big. I love the fact that it has different size holes for different size pencils. Not only can I use it, but my high school age son and my grandson for his huge pencils. The chamber where all the shavings go is huge, and what I like most about it, is that it's clear, so you know exactly when it needs to be emptied, no guessing here. It is definitly too big to be moving around, so if you decide to buy this, make sure it's going to be sitting somewhere. Don't expect a child to carry it in his backpack.
When I first saw this item on the web, I thought to myself that $299.99 seemed a little expensive for a &quot;portable screen&quot;. However, the Proxima A650, 50&quot; Table Top Screen is extremely well engineered and only weighs 7 pounds. This unit can be used anywhere there is a flat surface. It is designed to support itself once opened and is completely self contained with all braces, legs, etc. built into the screen. As you open the screen, it practically sets itself up. The quality of the screen itself is very good, which provides a clear picture and good seperation of multiple colors, such as in graphs, etc. This unit is a must have for anyone who makes presentations on the road, or even for use in your office. It is very professional and it sure beats trying to find a white, flat surface at the clients facility on which to shine your presentation. You will not be disappointed with this item. It is easily worth it's retail price and it is even a better deal if you can find a good preowned unit. The only time you will find yourself without this unit after owning it is if you no longer make any presentations. Otherwise, this is a must have for any professional concerned about their image in their clients eyes.
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.
The much heralded CES 2007 product of the year is a dud. I'm sure that Philips did not engineer in a breakdown of my speaker port within 15 months of manufacture. However, such a simple failure resulted in the necessity to replace the main unit at almost the same cost as originally paid for the entire system.So, i) no courtesy warranty fix, ii) no ability to repair the existing unit and iii) exorbitant replacement of defective unit.Bad, bad, bad.
I bought these cables to use with my new BluRay player and they work extremely well! I originally went to Best Buy and they sold me cables for over $100, but after doing a little research online and talking to friends I realized that these are just as good! They hooked up to my TV & BluRay player just fine and I couldn't be happier. There is no need to pay high prices for hdmi cables!
I was debating bet f1.8 vs f1.4, I'm astonished, I picked the right one after all the reviews. I was impressed using thehd movie with my rebel t1i. Having 2 subjects while they were playing making one after the other blurry. Overall it was a good buy.
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.
I just bought the third version of this stereo (FWC-788)and it was astounding. The bass on it was terrific. I only had it on 20 and it rattled my windows and shook the speakers off of the table. I like the design and the flashing colors. It has everything i wanted and needed, it has 3-cd changer, am-fm tuner, cassette decks, alot of bass, 280 watts+140 acoustic bass energy, 6 preset equilizers, 6 virtual ambience controls. I had done alot of research on about 200 stereos before i bought this one. I had to pick between this one and the JVC ggatube. I picked this one because its user friendly and cool looking,plus philips is my trusted audio company an because the jvc's are complete junk. And i would also like to say that i maxed it out when i got it, no harmonic distortion. Now go out and buy yourself one today before thay get sold out.
I'm writing this to put all the facts about this machine straight, especially given the number of erroneous comments in the prior so called 'reviews' by people who have no idea what they're doing. I own this unit (frankly I question if some of the other reviewers actually do) and recently replaced it with a HP PSC 750xi multifunction (it works in Win XP after a little slight of hand) and will compare below. First, the unit DOES have Win2k drivers located both on the CD and on their website as well as a BIOS update. Second, please note, the Win2k drivers DO NOT work in Windows XP (Microsoft's next OS) and it is unlikely there will ever be working XP drivers as Xerox is pulling out fo the small business market. Just something to keep in mind when considering purchasing this unit. As to an on/off button. Please people look at the rear of your unit. It has a switch that turns it off and then on. It's very common these days. This unit DOES not require more setup than other units. You just plug in the USB cable provided and point Windows to the CD/drivers. That's it. *Poof* you're done. Don't know what these people are talking about. If you want complicated setup just try to install the HP PSC 750xi. You can't connect the thing until you install the drivers first (which won't install in XP until you switch to compatability mode) and then you need to attach the unit. A specific comment for John below who notes 'the machine is prone to make my windows 98 operating system freeze up'. I hate to break this to you John, but it's Windows 98 that's causing Windows 98 to lock up (Translation: any OS based on the 9x kernel is HORRIBLE when it comes to stability; switch to Win 2k or Win XP when it's released). Finally, John were you using the USB cable (recommended) or a parallel connection? Now, FINALLY, on to the review. The XK35c is a PHENOMENAL value. For ... you get a high quality printer, copier, and an okay scanner. Comparing a multifunction to a standalone, more expensive printer is stupid (sorry the person below who felt the need to make that comparison). The XK35c is not supposed to be the best printer on the planet; it's supposed to be the best multifunction for ..., and it is. It's probably easier to review the unit if I compare it to the HP. Note however that the HP costs 50% more (... for the Xerox versus ... for the HP) and thus should be better. BUILD: The Xerox is built like a tank. Heavy and sturdy. The HP is flimsy, it's mostly plastic. However, this seems to have no adverse impact on printing, scanning, or copying. Printing: B&W Documents: Both units are about the same. Good quality. Both have settings to make documents look very nice. Pictures: HP wins hands down as it should for ... more. DOn't get me wrong, the quality fo the Xerox is unbelievable for the money and color replication is accurate. The HP just is that much better. COPYING: Both units copy fine although I find that the Xerox needs to be set at it's highest quality settings to get a good copy of most things (ie not just regular papers with print on them) while the HP makes very nice copies in it's regular mode. Furthermore, the HP has many more useful options when it comes to copying than the XEROX. SCANNING: The Xerox Scans accuarately as does the HP, which has better support/options. SPEED: Xerox is a little slow. Not something that will make you pull your hair out, but the HP makes it look slow. SPACE CONSIDERATIONS: The Xerox is large. It takes up a nice chunk of your desktop. IN comparison the HP is about 2/3 the size of the Xerox, leaving a significant amount more desk room. SUMMING IT ALL UP: For ..., the Xerox XK35x is AMAZING. You get high quality copies, printing, and scanning at a great price point. The HP does it better, but it should for 50% more. Also, consider that the Xerox will likely never support Windows XP. If you don't plan on switching to a new operating system in the next 2-3 years then don't worry about this. If money is in short supply and a multifunction is the object of your desire, the Xerox XK35c is a no-brainer as long as you don't intend to migrate to WIn XP this fall. On the other hand, if you have an extra c-note lying around and are obsessive about picture print quality, the HP PSC 750xi is your ticket. Great machine at an excellent price.
My laptop harddrive recently died, about 6 months before my PhD Dissertation Defense. Luckily I had time to back the computer up onto about 20 CD's (it was a chore). I learned about enclosures then, when a friend let me borrow his to access my old harddrive and recover anything that I possibly missed. So I bought the enclosure in this review and drag and drop my whole hard drive on it about twice a week. This enclosue is fast, I've never had any problems with reliability, it holds a large harddrive which is relativly cheap per megabyte compared with a laptop hardrive. Finally I like this one because it has a metal case.
this hdmi cable is of terrible quality. the picture shows up with grainy green pixels everywhere. when i hook up the monitor with my old VGA cable instead the picture is perfect.
For the price I paid (got for a very low price after rebates), I think this DVD-ROM is great. During installation I had hickups. The drive was identified but would not open when the eject button is pressed. I had to use the eject option from Windows 2000. After that it has been a breeze. Eject button started to work fine after ejecting from PC once. It works fine with CD, CD-R, DVD single layer and dual layer. I have not tried CD-RW yet. I think its worth upgrade on the PC.
What more can one say about a fan guard. It works to keep things out of the fan.Why so many words required?
I chose this item because I needed it to serve a purpose and it is serving that purpose quite nicely.
This wonderful lens was the first lens I bought for my SLR (aside from its kit lens).It has everything you'd want for a portrait lens: it's fast (f/1.8) so you can shoot in low light and without a flash, its focal length (50mm) lets you compose a good shot without getting right into the subject's face, and the depth of field can be made extremely shallow, making the subject pop out from the scene.The one downside is that the 50mm focal length is limiting. You won't be taking many group shots with this thing; you'd have to step waaay back to get everyone in the picture.Also: this lens shines best when stopped down a little, due in no small part to the extremely shallow depth of field at f/1.8. I stop mine down to f/2-f/2.5 most of the time.Anyhow: marvelously sharp, simple, and produces tremendously great pictures. I highly recommend it.
The product works fine but it took 3 weeks to arrive on a posted 5-6 shipping.
I purchased this filter for one reason which is to protect my lens. Difficult as it is to rate the filter simply based on that factor, I'd say it appears that it'll help keep my lens clean, scratch-free, and hopefully protect it if a mishap occurs! As everyone is saying, better to break the filter than your costly lenses.As for the effects it has on photo quality, I've read some other reviews that it affects photos in low light/night shots. I'm just a beginner so maybe it'll be helpful to look into that via other reviews.
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
My Ipod Nano broken only 1 month out of apple's 1 year warranty. They said that I could get a discount for 10 percent, but I called this warranty, and they said that they would send me a check for the amount that I paid for. I was so happy because I paid 190.00 for an ipod that I had for 13 months. Now, I am upgrading my ipod, and getting this plan for 2 years because I know that it was a great deal. I could have lost almost 200 bucks, but I only lost 20 bucks.
as a teacher, i can only wonder, which book was written by ms. tartt: TSH or TLF? clearly, they were not written by the same person. i stumbled upon TSH a few months ago, and felt like i discovered something special, and i did. TLF is the least entertaining book i've read in a while. i would like a refund.
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 have used this lens with a Digital Rebel XT/350D Canon camera. I found the lens especially useful for portraits and close-ups of natural objects - where focused detail becomes very sharp (such as individual hairs on the head), and background blurring produces a beautiful effect at low apertures. Unlike the kit lens, you can use this lens to take indoor photos in natural light; setting the camera to ASA 800 or 1600 allows flash-free photography at dusk, in museums et cetera, often with nice results. However, such indoor photography will be dependent on low aperture numbers, so focusing can be a challenge (if the camera focuses on the ears, then the eyes will become blurred and so on). In all, a 50mm low-aperture lens is a must to fully enjoy your camera and offers new opportunities. The 1.8 lens is probably also a good alternative.
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.
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.
It did not work when received. I tried the cable on two laptops, and neither would print to a laser printer. I substituted another cable, and it worked fine on both laptops. This cable did not work. Having difficulty getting Tiger to replace the product.
The product has met all my expectations, was delivered on time and is of excellent quality and value.
Quick delivery, arrived in perfect condition and nothing about the shipment or product was wrong.
Got one of these to replace a dying 19" Hitachi. The ATI video driver I had installed would not handle the native 1440 X 900 resolution, something I checked before I hooked up the monitor (right click - properties - settings - screen resolution). I upgraded the driver and the new resolution was supported. Then I installed the new monitor.It is just beautiful! Plenty of room to run two web pages side-by-side. The sound from the speakers is tinny, but they are extremely handy. I have my computer hooked to the stereo, but I really only use the stereo for music. The speakers allow you to hear a few sounds or a quick audio clip without firing up the stereo. There is a button on the front of the monitor that enables you to turn the monitor's speakers off...handy.After three days I checked for dead pixels and found zero.Negatives - the menu system is awkward to navigate because of the 5 small nearly-indentical buttons on the front of the monitor. The monitor occasionally pops up messages like "Analog Input" which I guess are supposed to be helpful, but are aggravating. I have not yet had a chance to see if these can be turned off. The stand does not adjust vertically and seems a little tippy when pushed from the front.Overall, I think this monitor is a great baragin and would recommend it to anyone.
No cassettes needed, pretty easy to use. The recorder fits in the palm of your hand and takes up little room in my purse. I love the multi-folder feature. It records well and has a mic and headset plug-in which have both proven to be useful. Hours upon hours of recording!
I work at a storage facility with a security gate run by DigiGate software. The connection between the gate and the computer stopped working and tech help suggested that we replace our serial to USB adapter (the old one was made by Belkin and tech help said he's seen several of those crap out)so I got this Iogear adapter without being totally sure if it would work. Well, I plugged it in and driver installed automatically, but it didn't work until I manually went in and designated the correct USB port.....it's been working flawlessly ever since so I have to say I recommend this product. If I run into problems in the future I will update, but for now I give it thumbs up!
I have this TV and it is amazing...amazing enough for neighbors and friends to stop over just to see what I am watching! If you have a conventional TV right now you don't know what you are missing! There is no comparison, DVD's look surreal...just pop in anything...trust me! Reviews like this must focus on the important issues: Picture quality...if I pause a dvd I can count nose hairs on an actress if I wanted to, without zoom!I can read normally indecipherable details in movies, roadsigns, writing, etc. The picture quality of my TV is way way better than the best movie theatres...nuff said.NO BRAINERS BELOW:The speakers on the TV do suck...but why spend $2000 on a TV and not spring for a nice stereo setup? Recievers are dirt cheap now, getting a 5.1 setup cost $299 complete...C'mon!Plasma TVs will burn-in IF...you do not enable "pixel shift" a feature of this model or if you leave a static image onscreen for hours...how often will I fall asleep with my TV on pause or on PC mode, never if I enable the sleep timer...another feature of this model.Contrast Ratio...it is just a number. Compare features of comparable models. The EDTV Panasonic costs the same and has a slightly, very slightly sharper picture...but I have a cable card, no ugly cable box! I have a PC port. I have a 2 year warranty, from Samsung. I have a modern looking design, and built in burn-in protection! None of those features are on the Panny! The Sony WEGA EDTV 42" costs $3500! Nearly double what my TV costs with no difference in picture quality.Lets be fair and compare apples to apples. I love this TV, compare feature to feature and then picture to picture and the Samsung wins!
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!
I just recently purchased this clock radio at a Dollar General for $3.20.It is amazing. I love it. I can not believe my luck at finding this product on clearance. It works fantastic and I love the ipod functions of this clock radio. I have not had any problems with my device at all. I was worried about the alarm waking me up but it keeps getting louder and louder as it goes off until it is extremely loud. I read a comment how it would not wake someone up and I can not believe it. I have been so pleased with my purchase that I have told everyone how great it is and now my family and friends have been looking for one as well. I was lucky to find it at such a great price and even luckier that it works so great.
Exactly as expected. Works great, simple to use. This made it easier to connect two shorter Cat5 wires. I have Fios with 50/35. Using wireless, I get much less than that, but with a wire, I get full speed.
This is the only USB reader that the microSD card fits inside of and closes. Most others have the card sticking out the side like a piece of toast.It does seem to take quite a bit longer to write to then it does to read. Although my other microSD toaster reader is the same way.My Zaurus has SD my cell has miniSD, so I got an miniSD-SD adapter for the Zaurus and this for the Computer. Now it is easy to move data between all three devices. A real lifesaver. And it looks just like a normal USB memory drive. Not a small toaster.Only one real drawback that I see.... No way to attach a lanyard or keychain. seriously!Im giving a 4 rather then a 5 because of the slower writes and the lack of any way to attach a lanyard/keychain.Overall a nice reader/writer for moving data around between devices and your laptop/computer. Does not replace a nice fast USB drive, mainly because of the slower writes.
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.
No matter what camera you have (assuming your camera has a focus motor, of course), you absolutely need to have this lens. The optical quality is absolutely staggering, incredibly sharp, perfect color reproduction... and it is just such a fun toy to play with. Sometimes people get thrown by not having zoom capabilities because of the fixed focal length, but don't let that throw you. Put it on your camera and don't take it off for at least a few months. Zoom with your legs. You'll be glad you did.
I come to trust all merchants that sell through Amazon.com. I received every product within 3 day's of purchase or less and these cartridges are no different. I also have found that every product I've have looked for has been available through Amazon.com, so I look here first.
After developing RSI from using a mouse, a week of the Wacom tablet relieved the pain in my arms (combine this with a Nautral Keyboard and you'll be all set). The natural position of your hand and arm will help immensely.I also spend hours and hours on the computer designing websites and editing images, the ease of use of the stylus (and mouse very rarely) makes this process bearable.Larger tablets aren't always necessary for everyone and I've used a 4x5 for about 10 years now with no problems.This is a seriously great product (and cross-platform as well...)
I loooove this lens. But I have a Nikon 3100 camera, so I needed to purchase the AF-S for the auto focus. This lens requires you to focus on your own if you have the 3100, which wouldn't work for me. I have a baby that I primarily take pictures of and she moves too fast for me to manually focus :) I wish it would of said that in the description. But I returned it and received a full refund and purchased the correct lens--though I had to go to a local store that charged more than Amazon because Amazon (and almost every where online) was out of stock.
Had a hard time finding a bag that fits my need.I am a professional going back to UCLA for my doctoral degree.I wanted a functional bookbag that would carry my laptop, texts, and notebook without making me look like an over-aged skater or undergrad wannabe.I like the flexibility of different pockets and size. At 6'3" 250lbs, I don't need to worry about it being too big. However, it could be a problem with smaller framed folks.Just avoid over-packing.
Discs are of qood quality. It has a grey surface to write on.
Let me start by saying this is better than Apple TV...While Apple Tv is easy to use, it just doesn't do very much. The EVA8000 is easy to use and has alot to offer. I use it to display photos and digital movies and it works great. The ineternet radio function is very cool but if you want to add a station it is not as easy as they make it seem. At least, they give you a bunch of pre loaded options.Negatives would be a bit pricey and better intergration with my PC.
OK, there are some cameras with higher megapixels, some that are cheaper, some with better lenses and all that, but if you are looking for a camera that you'll actually take with you anywhere and gives high quality digital images, there is no substitute for this. If you just want to take some special pics anywhere, this is it. Ease of use (but also some very advanced features for a more advanced photographer) and highly compact make this the camera that anyone can use and the photo quality is better than anything in this price range. At 3.2 MP, you don't need a huge zoom as you just crop what you want later. Just get it, you won't be disappointed...
Fast service and excellent packagingTHIS IS THE BEST STUFF OFF THE WORLD. I LOVE IT. VERY GOOD PRODUCT. VERY HIGHT QUALITY
I put this card in my Zoom H2 digital audio recorder. Works great. Excellent price.
I got a tip from an artist friend who told me these gloves were a great way to keep my hand from smudging my work. They worked out great!
I was warned by someone that a friend had bought one of these and returned it because of the delay. I went ahead and bought it thinking I could adjust the tracking speed to something I liked...it didn't work. The pointer is behind all movements, and at the fastest settings, once it does get moving, it jumps and hops. I'm taking it back. Don't waste your time.
My unit quit working after about 2 hours use. I am not thrilled.
MAchine is good but the software is not good enough, which should support more kinds of media documents.
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.
I've talked to many people who have different adapters for their cars and I've come to realize that this is the best. It's a tad bit bulky but I would rather have something that's bulky and works great and is realiable.
Far better than iPod headphones and much cheaper. The sound actually stays in your ear and not out in public for all to listen. A great volume range from mute to banging loud!
there are 1200ma/hr batteries for much less moneyPremium NB-4L Lithium-Ion Replacement Battery (2 Packs) for Canon PowerShot SD780 ISWhy buy 1 @ 12$ that holds 760ma/hr when you can get 2 for 5$ that hold 1200ma/hr each?I purchased and used the ones from my link for awhile and they have served me well in a canon powershot elph 300hs
I bought the Soundblaster Live! to replace an onboard sound card that was Direct-Sound &quot;compatible&quot;, but not a true Direct Sound card. An audio program that I used frequently did not run reliably with the old sound card. Installing the Soundblaster Live!, made all of the difference. I found the installation process to be simple (be sure to disable your old sound card under &quot;System&quot; in Control Panel before installing the Soundblaster) and the documentation to be adequate. The included software bundle was an added bonus. The audio program I use takes advantage of the extra speaker outputs on the Soundblaster Live! and uses them for a cue channel. I use my PC to record and edit sound files for radio and TV production and I really like the features of the Soundblaster which include a digital output and the rear speaker output as well as the audio quality it produces. I would highly recommend it for anyone with a home recording studio and believe it's a good value.
These cables work great in my set up. I have a computer that I use for my DVR and to watch internet content like Hulu. This cable worked at just about any resolution I set my computer up to use with really no additional work or configuration on my part. If you are concerned because of the inexpensive price, don't be.
It was so bad I had to return it. I could not get any clear station to come in. Had to pay postage because it was not physically broken.
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.
Fast shipping, but none of the 10 discs I bought worked. I tried different speeds, burners, and ISO's. I tried to contact Amazon and also the seller but got no response. BUYER BEWARE!!!!
I had to return the product as it would not format. When communicating with the seller, I was advised that once received, they would replace the product and reimburse me for the return postage. Instead of doing that, they issued a full refund for the original purchase price and shipping charges but not the $4.95 I paid to return it. When I questioned them on this, they advised that I could pay them $80 through PayPal and they would ship me another flash drive. I have difficulty in doing business with people that do not honor their commitments even though I was reimbursed minus the additional charges I had to pay. That seems to be unprofessional and quite frankly, I do not trust them to follow through since their word is obviously not good.
Bought this over 1 year ago. Same batteries as I started with. Works GREAT! Don't have to point at the computer at all. Works from LONG range, too!
This is a nifty little device to help those of us with older cars (you know, the ones with cassette players!) listen to our MP3 music. The cassette pops right into your in-car cassette player, and the cord plugs into your iPod. The sound is great, and it's small enough to toss into the glove compartment between uses.One caveat -- the instructions tell you to turn down the volume on your car's cassette player and then use your iPod's volume control to raise or lower the volume for the music you're listening to. If you do this, it will work perfectly. If you try to use your cassette player's volume control, however, you'll get static.Overall, this is a super product at a very reasonable price. Pick one up before your next road trip.
I bought this cable for a PS3 because it was one of the cheapest, best selling cables on Amazon. I was a little worried that it would be just a workable junky cable, but I have to say that I was very impressed with the quality! The cable was properly rigid and the connections were solidly constructed and capped.If you have any reservation simply because of the low price, then don't. This cable is a great value and I would definitely buy one again.
Can't beat the price for what you get: High class music and voice messages which are a great combination. Biggest problem with these is that after a year or so, the CD player wears out. The CD should be downloaded to an MP3 player for the long term.
I use these sitting in my high back office chair at the computer. That way I can lean my head back and listen to MP3 samples on Amazon without the headphones getting in the way. Sound quality is O.K. It's not Carnegie Hall, but it works for me. HAPPY DEALS shipped 'em right away with no problems.
I love it. It's the perfect size. I worried that the sound wouldn't be loud enough, but it's louder than I need. And the sound quality is great. It's very compact and easy to take from room to room. It's perfect for my ipod classic and also for my MP3 player. I am really impressed with it, and was thinking about getting a second one.
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.
Lacie drives SUCK! Had a 120gb and a 350gb and most recently a 1TB. They've all FAILED... the first two without warning!!! Why did I sign up for such repeat abuse? I'm a sucker that's how. Believing LaCies must somehow be quality drives because they are so prominently featured at the Apple store. Don't be fooled, don't make the same mistake(s). I recommend going straight for the G-RAID. Have a 500gb and it's a dream.
Good Flash does not last long though. I bought the flash about a year ago as a back up flash. I barely used it and the flash bulb burnt out on it very quickly. Unfortunately the warranty just ran out when it quit working and i have to trash a barely used flash.
The sound quality on this Ipod player is decent. The bass is a little flat but it's hard to expect more from something so small. The portability is great. Plugs into the wall to charge, uses C batteries when you can't plug in. Ruggedly built. Seems like it can hold up to some abuse.Overall, for the price it's not bad. I'm happy with it.
I just bought an expensive Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens. I wanted to protect my investment. The Tiffen 77mm UV filter has worked great. I have seen no issues with having the lens covered with the Tiffen UV filter.
Unfortuneately didnt keep it. Although arrived with great timing and since it was in thirty days of purchase had no problem returning it.
Don't waste your money on name brand cables. Since this is digital, there is no loss. Perfect picture after a 25 ft. run from my satellite box.
The item arrived quickly and works great. I am very happy with it.
The JumpDrive worked fine for me for about a month, and then it started acting weird. It was recognized by the Device Manager as working properly, but it did not show in My Computer and was therefore inaccessible. So, was the JumpDrive there or not??Lexar live chat support attempted to help me but later resorted to sending me a Resurrection Tool via email, with instructions. After executing the Tool (and consequently losing my data), it happened all over again five minutes later!This is a little disappointing, since this is the first USB drive I've purchased and used. I thought it would help with moving and storing files, but it's turning out to be more trouble than it's worth.
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.
We love this product. We have had no problems with it at all plus you can turn it off for additional security. Love it
i was first not sure if I should order the SD card form here. I took a chance and very happy I did for that price. Its been a few weeks since i have it & its got I store all my music, pictures, and other files on my Sd Card
.... When I dropped them a day after getting them home, the right earpiece shattered, revealing the inside of a very cheap product. .... The description doesn't tell you that you have to tune the transmitter, then tune the headset until the signals coincide. That takes a little doing to get it right, and I find that the two parts lose each others' signal several times over the course of a couple of hours. I have to re-tune the base and the headset each time they lose each other. It also has an annoying whine most of the time also. Since last XMas, it seems like this is the only wireless headphone product in the retail stores, which is a shame because it is so bad.
We bought two HDMI cables and they are working just the way that we thought they would. We can now down load movies to our laptops and then instantly watch them on either of our flat screen tv's.
I have gone throught 2 of these and both lasted about two years and I only use them when I carry around my laptop, as I have a docking station at my desk. The only reason I got a second one is because that is what work supplied. For home I bought a Logitech at 2/3 the price, and it works better, and has been more reliable. Go with the Logitech instead.
Works tremendously than the lousy plug in antenna that came with the radio. I am actually able to get some reception inside the house for the first time, and outdoors I've never lost a bit of signal. Should be standard equipment with all portable xm radios.
After the warranty was out, began to print badly. Took it to the shop for repair and was told one of the printing pens had to be replaced, cost $135.00 plus. Trashed this piece of junk, bought Canon printer. Best idea I ever had.
lo compre y me lo hice mandar hasta argentina, este dvd me ha leido las mas de 30 peliculas en divx que tenia, solo una no logro decodificar el sonido. La calidad de imagen es excelente, se lo puede hacer multizona y macro off, ademas se lo puede actualizar segun salgan codecs nuevos, en resumen lee de todo. Por ahi tiene peque&ntilde;os problemas para leer discos pero nada que no se solucione con un Stop y play de nuevo, saludos desde cordoba.- Mario
Bought these speakers quite a while ago. The reviews seemed to speak very highly of this product but to say the least what I received was a very poor quality, weak base, and rear speakers that made little to no difference. Only if your ear is right next to the rear speakers can you hear them.The speakers have a great look, can be mounted on the wall and have adequate cables for placement but I do not buy speakers for looks alone or I would just print out the picture and tape it to my wall to look at.The wired remote is fine but the cable is a bit short. Being that the sub is underpowered this is not really a problem unless you have to place the sub further away because you don't have the room.Needless to say I have gone back to my previous Altec Lansing speakers I bought about 6 years ago.Closing Summary: If you like speakers that look great but offer nothing in terms of sound quality then these speakers are for you.
I just love Amazon when it comes to ordering ink for my printers, they have Name Brand Inks for Low, Low Prices!
This case made my trip all the much better. I had a great time in Maui with some great shots of coral and turtles! Be sure to purchase the weights too!
I purchase this memory for gaming computer upgrade. I ordered (2)Sticks and bump up my gaming computer to 2GB. It worked and performed just great! A very good price for this RAM, and shipping was really fast. ThanksHank
This is a great little facial groomer! I am "of a certain age" and was starting to spend more and more time tweezing stray hairs so I tried this razor since it had quite a few positive reviews. I am very pleased. It works nicely on my chin, and yesterday I used it on my jaw line to prepare for laser hair treatment and it shaved closely without any burn. It is fantastic on nose hair (and yes, that is embarrassing to write). Every other razor I've tried has pulled painfully and smelled gross, like oil. This worked smoothly and painlessly. My husband just had me order one for him. The only negative I found was changing the blades. I accidently broke one. Just be careful and follow the directions and I think it shouldn't be a problem.
Holy cow! what a piece of *&#@! this device turned out to be. I was so excited to buy this thing. It makes great sense to program a remote using your computer. I had relatively little trouble getting the thing set up in the first place. I did need to call tech support once, but I managed to get everything set up. The problem is that this tempremental little piece of junk resets itself 3 out of 5 times when you take it off it's cradle. You then have to wait for it to reboot before you can use it. More often than not, one item or another doesn't get the right signal and you go through the easy to follow trouble shooting steps to fix the problem. The remote also tends to reset when you move it too quickly (honey, pass me the remote). You then have to wait for it to reboot again and will find yourself with the stereo, TV and Cable on but the remote thinking that everything's off. You then have to choose 'watch PVR' and cover the remote for 30 seconds or so at which point you're all set to change the channel or lower the volume. An additional problem is the fact that the charging cradle often makes an unreliable connection and you show up to find the thing dead in the cradle. Finally there's the fancy LCD screen. It's not broken yet, but it's just a matter of time till I smash this incredibly infuriating little piece of junk to bits.
I bought this product to play "white noise" on my iPod Shuffle while sleeping at night.Contrary to what's mentioned in some other reviews, the speakers I received did not charge my iPod Shuffle. I could only play the Shuffle as long as its battery lasted - only a few hours, not the entire night.I've written to the seller to understand whether I received a defective unit or not, but haven't heard back.So, if you'd like to play music for several hours on your Shuffle, you might want to look for other products. I'm considering the "Creative TravelSound i50 Speaker Dock for iPod shuffle", also sold on Amazon.
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.
I love this little radio. I read some of the reviews after buying it and still don't know why people wrote bad things. It is not only two pounds like someone wrote it is light but not that light and I put it on my desk at work and I get a lot of compliments on it. It's gorgeous and does not sound bad at all. A lot of people want mp3 players so it's old school but I like old school and I'm sure a lot of other people do also. It is just perfect for me.
"You get what you pay for" does not apply to these cables! They are awesome. Don't hesitate and pay more money thinking that the quality will be better. These are gold plated for better connection, and the shipping was super fast. Best purchase ever.
Hey, I just received this monitor, I couldt belive the great image quality and the sharpness of it, It looks a lot better than my old crt monitor. The response time is perfect for games and movies. I love the thing bezel desing. It looks so elegant. When I ordered I was scared about receiving bad pixels. and i got one. I though that bad pixels was something big, but I can hardly see it, and i have to be way to close to the monitor to see it, so i dont complain about it. An other thing[] service is the best, with the free shipping option I just saved 56 bucks, and to be free, it's really fast.This monitor worth every penny... I would really recomend it.
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 CF256M 256MB CompactFlash Card, 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.
The ink cartridge had been installed for about two weeks when found leaking. Printer is ruined. Forced to buy a new one. Never bought re-manufactured ink cartridges before. Purchased these, Canon BC-02 Black Ink cartridges, because the Canon ink is very difficult to find. Good bye to what had been good printer!
I purchased 3 of these to connect some PA speakers to Laptops, iPods, etc.They work and they haven't broken in their 3 months of use. What else can I say?Would leave 5 stars, but they feel kinda cheap.
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.
The items worked as advertised.... Very pleased. Don't believe the hype that you have to get a gold plated Monster cable.
Confeccionado en material resistente, se adapta bien al telescopio.Entrega un color anaranjado a la imagen.Las manchas solares se ven con muy buena definici&oacute;n.
Arrived quickly and well-packaged.These cables are really heavy-duty...about 5/8 inch in diameter and appear to be well constructed. Work great with my bi-wired speakers, although their size and dark color make them pretty obtrusive in the room.
We have had this unit two years. It worked well the first year. About six months ago we started seeing blue dots, then blue spots, now we have yellow blotches on the screen. Of course we have had to replace two bulbs. This product is horrible. Sony put out a real lemon. I have owned nothing but Sony products. This is going to be my last. This is a horrible unit.
While the leather portion of this case is well designed, the clip mechanism leaves a lot to be desired. Within a month of receiving the device, the clip mechanism broke because there wasn't much plastic holding the spring in. Unfortunately, it wasn't easily repairable. As far as the case goes, it was initially a little difficult to get the palm back out for syncing, but after a week or so, it was no longer a problem.
For those who care..I agree with all the above ..I just wanted to add that the digital clock is extremly hard to see from a short distance...I have to leave the panel down to see the time.. or walk up to the unit to see what time it is..I wish they would have had a brighter or larger time display. Otherwise well worth the money spent..so far no problems at all
1-) There is no statement telling the customer "NO BULB" is included in the purchase. So I discovered that I would wait an other week for the bulbs after I received the order.2-)This item is not 500W, It is 250W. I discovered this after I opened the box.3-)Even the seller company web site does not contain an open statement, that bulb was not included in the purchase.Best Regards.
We purchased these Maverick Laser Surface Thermometer (2 as gifts and 1 for us) mainly to use to check the temperture on our salt blocks for cooking. They work great, arrived quickly and small for storage.
Very pleased with this product. Knowing you can't go wrong with Technics, reading the reviews by others who also made the purchase; I knew I was getting a quality product that would last for years to come. Even when you plug it in to a laptop or iPhone it still sounds great. Noise reduction is really good too, played @ a party over the weekend with a heavy sound system and it cut out all kinds of surrounding noises. Don't sleep on this one.
Can you call a charger cute? This one is. It is fairly expensive as charging devices goes, but it is very well made and very compact. It also works.
I bought this product for my son who is hard to buy for.He told me it worked fine and is happy with it.I used the wish lists a lot this year, the only thing I noticed is that some times when an item is purchased that the system did not always clear it from the list. We only had one occasion where an item was purchased twice because it remained on the list after being purchased on Amazon.com.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRINTER, I have had a Hp 1100 and had moderate success with it, after a few months the multiple paper pickup and jam problem kept occuring with no satisfactory fix, I just got this printer and it is even worse, it does not print correctly and multiple jams even after two hours out of the box, the copy was consistantly misaligned. I am sending it back.
I must be the exception here, but this adaptor worked fine for me in XP and 2k. XP didn't even need the driver disk, but pulled a working driver off of windows update automatically. Worked with my old USR modem perfectly, and even worked connected to the console port of a Sun Ultra Enterprise box. 2k needed the driver downloaded off of the iogear website, but then worked perfectly.If anything, it worked even better under linux: I didn't even have to do anything to get the driver to load; it just worked, where windows made me run through a wizard to get the driver loaded. I didn't try hot-plugging it under linux, but I don't see why it wouldn't work that way too. Even the minimal 50MB DSL distribution worked with this adaptor without any special configuration, again successfully using an old USR modem, and working as a console for a Sun Ultra Enterprise using `microcom -D/dev/ttyUSB0`.I don't know what I'm doing any differently than the people that say they are having problems with this adaptor, but I've not had any indications of trouble from this device. Under windows, I'm using an old generic driver that was either from windows update (XP) or on the iogear website (2K). The XP driver I am using says it is for an `ATEN USB to Serial Bridge` and is dated 7/16/2003, version 2.0.0.18. Under linux, the generic pl2303 usbserial driver supports this device and gives you /dev/ttyUSBx device links.I have had good luck with this device, the speed is pretty good and it's fairly small, taking up very little of my precious laptop bag real estate. The price was modest and the construction seems to be fairly durable. Since it is supported under linux, even on a restricted microdistributino like DSL, it is going to be of much more use to me than I might have expected, given that linux support is not listed on the box. I really don't see what else I could want: it works as advertised.
i primarily bought this because of a problem i was having where i LOVE the sound and 20min recording capacity of my samsung....yet i loved the nikon d3100's still photos. so once while recording video of the oregon marching band and trying to take stills i thought "itd be perfect if i can mount this on the DSLR..." bam! this was it.now i can have both my hands on the dslr and shoot video from the samsung all at once. the height difference isnt significant its bearable or hardly unnoticeable. the samsung fits perfectly on it, and the mount fits snugly into the shoe of the d3100 without damaging either camera.some may think "why not buy a recorder instead?" 1) to save $ and 2) the D3100 is limited to 10min, samsung is 20min. 3)i can take stills AND video at the same time!
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 had been looking for an affordable HDMI cable to hook up my new 42" TV and Blueray player....saw this cable for under $3 w/no shipping cost and thought, something has got to wrong with it. The cables at retail stores are A LOT more expensive than that, but I thought, what the heck, if it doesn't work, I'm only out $3. I used the Blueray player for the first time last weekend....it worked and looked great!! Definitely would recommend!
This product cleans dusty LP records well, but should not be suggested for really dirty records.
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.
To start with, the quality of video and sound is good for the price. I'm not an A/V guru, so it looks and sounds good enough for me...when it functions.Not much more than a month after receiving the system, the video would turn black during DVDs, but the sound would continue. I would have to turn the unit off, then back on for the picture to come back. This would happen as frequently as every 5 to 10 minutes.I called Samsung, and they had me "reset" the unit and call again with any problems. Well after being told to reset the unit three different times, I was told to try a different HDMI cable, and not use it at 1080i, to use 720p. Well this seemed shady to me, because I should be able to use it at any resolution I want.FINALLY after a few calls, I was told I could send it in for repair, and they asked if I would be willing to pay for the shipping to the facility! Mind you this is still under warranty, and I of course said no I owuold not pay for the shipping. After 2 or 3 weeks, I received the unit back, although it was only supposed to be 7 to 10 days.Two months later the DVD player is doing the same thing, screen going blank during DVDs. I called Samsung, asking to speak to someone about a replacement unit as opposed to it being repaired again. I was sent to Executive Customer Relations, only to be argued with by the call taker and told there was no way I could get a replacement unit, how case management wouldn't approve it, and that she would not transfer me to a supervisor. Finally she told me she would put in a request for case mgt to call me within 3 business days.4 Days went by, and I called Exec. Customer Relations again, only to be told I would be called soon. A total of 7 days have gone by with no call.IMO, Samsung has great TVs, but this home theater system is garbage and their customer service isn't much better.UPDATE: 25Aug08 - A month and a half has gone by and no call from executive customer relations. I sent in my unit for repair, got it back 5 days later, and on the second DVD I tried to watch, the screen went blank again. This will be my third time to return this unit for repair. Terrible.
The bag does fit my S3, plus an extra set of four AA batteries. Granted, it is a bit crammed in there. An external pocket would be nice. But I won't complain too much about it.
I use it for my Acer Iconia Tab 500. It's extremely sturdy and adjustable for use in both landscape and portrait modes. It folds up small enough to fit in your pocket and, although I don't have a case for my tablet, it looks like it would hold it even in a case.
I read that a couple people mentioned that the cord was shorter then they wanted (2ft). I thank those for their review because it now ships with the longer 4ft cord! Perfect for my desktop since PC is a ways away and saves the reach and the excess wear and tear on PC USB port. I have my USB wireless mouse receiver and various USB flash drives plugging in and out with zero issues. Dont even know its there and being shared. My external powered 1T WD drive works fine on it also. The mild light to show which ports are used is perfect, better then the cheaper hub on my laptop that could spot an aircraft in cloudy weather its so bright.
The filter was as promised, and we are happy with it. Really, there's not much more I can say about a UV filter!
The wireless print server works very well and I have no complaints.There are a couple of issues, however, which could stand improvements:1. The installation is tricky, requiring that the instructions be followed precisely. I had no problem installing it but I have heard horror stories from others who just skimmed the manual and proceeded on their own.2. In order to print through the wireless server, the printer software (drivers) must be installed on the client computer. This is not a problem on my machines, but when visitors want to print from their laptops, they can't unless they are willing to install my software.
Super thick cord, perfect image and sound transmission from a HDMI equippmed laptop. VERY pleased with this, it's impressively large and tough. Only con (if you want to view it that way) is you almost have to support it on back of TV due to weight of the cord. But if you want to go HDMI 25', it's going to take a thick cable. Would highly recommend if you need to go distance with HDMI.
Great value for the money and always needed for that extra storage.
I got this keyboard because I tend to hit the keys hard when I type making me a noisy typer. This keyboard works perfectly and is very quiet. I love it.
The headphones are comfortable and allow me to watch tv without bugging anyone else. The cord is long enough to walk around the room without removing the headphones
What can you say about PC133 RAM - It was immediately recognized by my system and works exactly as I expected
Initially, this appears to be an interesting device: four port hub, a networked printer port, wireless access and firewall/router. It could theoretically substitute for my three separate Linksys devices.I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:Prior to the most recent flash BIOS update, wireless connections the router would frequently and randomly lock up. This was not a factor of distance, and resetting the computer/wireless card would not always fix the problem. I have not had these problems since the most recent flash.My experience with technical support isn't very positive, but seems relatively typical of the industry. They clearly go by a checklist and endeavor to trying to find point blame it on some other component of the network. Ultimately I was able to find an obscure technical note on their web site that described the same problem.I could never get the printing functionality to work from Windows 2000. (9x wasn't a problem, however.) I stopped trying when I realized my particular printer model (HP970) has both serial and USB connectors which I connect into each machine.Range varies -- usually I can work on the front or back porch, or anywhere within the house EXCEPT the kitchen -- a running microwave will kill the connection. Speed definitely drops off with distances or obstacles. With medium/40-bit encryption enabled, 25' and three walls away, I get about 140kbps.Although I'm happy now, it shouldn't take nine months to work the bugs out of the system. I don't have comparables to ascertain how much wireless networking is overhyped, but feel this sort of box should be relatively easy for a moderately technical user to set up.
I have bought this product already 4 times as it is an excellent gift. Good product and very reliable.
USED THIS MOUNT ON A 15 INCH TV AND WORKED PRETTY WELLADJUSTMENT/LEVELING IS TRICKY BECAUSE OF THE ARTICULATING ARMIF YOU HAVE SOME TIME FOR MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH THE RESULT
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!!!
I got this ages ago and it still works as good as new. I really like the color. Thank you.
This thing is huge. I can fit my laptop and books in there with room to spare. I really like the little drink holder on the side, and it will securely hold a 20 oz bottle, so your caffiene is always handy. The webbed compartments are perfect for a TI-89 and laptop power adapter/mouse. The divider in the main compartment serves little purpose, but I just use it to separate class folders from books. For women and small men, be careful when going up stairs- fully loaded this pack can weigh enough to make you fall backwards easily. The belly strap works well and makes a heavy load more comfortable, but looks VERY gay. I am not entirely fond of the way the back flap clips on, but it is a great way to keep pencils, pens, and other little stuff separate from books and folders, and another benefit of this design is that even a fully loaded pack will not put any pressure on that compartment so your writing utensils won't get smooshed, and the compartment is still easy to access. If you want to something stylish, get another pack. If you have a butt-ton of books and crap to haul around and are looking for something functional, this is your backpack.
I don't write many reviews on Amazon, but felt compelled to write this one. Seems you always take a chance buying a knock-off product and this is no exception. While the cable seems well made, it's the lightning connector that's the issue. Unlike the OEM cable, which you can insert fully and get the phone (I'm charging an iPhone5) to charge, with this cable when you insert it fully, it doesn't charge the phone. I needed to use my thumb and forefinger to pull out the cable ever so slightly to get the phone to recognize it and begin charging. I purchased 2 of these cables and both needed the same technique. While it does work, to me, it's not a perfect clone of the OEM cable.
I got this camera and used it fairly infrequently before it suddenly refused to power on after only 6 months. So I sent it to get repaired and instead I get a refurbished camera two months later. Again I use it infrequently, about 3 times, over the next few months and now this one is doing the same thing, it won't power up no matter what. DO NOT BUY!!!
One of the best and best priced backpacks we've ever seen. Way better than anything we could find at LLBean or in stores.
The Triple eye IR Emitter works great better than having just one that came with the original set. It's given that most have more that one electronic units to operate. This set should have included a female end to attached the original single eye IR emitter which will make this a four eyes set. Now the single eye is more or less useless. Three covers maybe the receiver, HD top box and DVD, how about the TV, VCR, old CD changer, etc. If there's a need to connect extra units, find a Y-connector with male 3.5" stereo plug on one end and two female 3.5" stereo plug on the other end, that might solve the problem.
After reading reviews about different headphones, I decided to give these a try; I wasn't satisfied with the phones that came with my portable audio devices and especially do not like the ear buds that come with these products. These phones do have great sound; the bass is good as well as the highs and midrange sounds too. I use these with my iriver, panasonic cassette, and my digital music player and the sound is wonderful on all three. They are comfortable and lightweight and are not too obtrusive when I am wearing them. For the price, I think these things rock!
Great Company. Product came faster then expected, packaged safely. Couldn't be happier with product or the pricing. Saved me HUNDREDS.
I recently purchased two laptop backpacks and a leather laptop portfolio/briefcase. All three were Swiss Army, not certain if all were Wenger. Although the portfolio was top of the line I discovered that the backpack was a better way to go so I returned the portfolio.Of the two backpacks the MAXXUM is the one I selected for everyday use. It does a wonderful job. My office is on the fourth floor and I take the stairs up instead of the elevator. The backpack is definitely better. Since I live in Florida I really appreciate the way the padding can breathe and the suspension system relieves much of the stress.I would recommend this to anyone with or without a laptop.
Very poor build quality... my ring was shaking/rattling... and its extremely prone to attracting dust... gives u decent amount of contrast... probably u get what u pay for i guess....apart from that the biggest problem was the treads are too tight and rough... was a pain putting it on and getting it off my lens...but as i said its really really affordable and give u fair amount of contrast in ur pics... just wish build quality was a bit better.
I really enjoyed this book, but it has been a while since I read it. I can still remember many parts of the book: The sisters' car ride, the snake wrestling, the vivid description of the thought process of someone on crack and the description of events in the water tower. I never had the impression that the book was to long, but missed it when it was over. Her previous book, The Secret History was equally enjoyable!
This was given to me as a gift. The owner's manual and rechargeable battery pack were missing. The case was the wrong size and the DVD player did not fit. All I wanted to do was exchange the kit for one that was complete. When all the 3 different stores told me they were out of stock and did not know when more were coming in, I wrote the company hoping to get the problem fixed. I never recieved a response and will never buy a MINTEK item again.
This is a brilliant idea but it does not work with 3-prong. That is majority of computers and projectors. So that is why I was dissapointed. It is a good idea though!
Despite the fabulous reviews for this product we were very disappointed. While we enjoyed it for a day, the thing stopped working exactly 24 hours after it came out of the box. My 4 yo daughter is pretty bummed. I can't say how this will be resolved; I emailed the company as suggested in the product literature and at this point am hopeful they'll simply replace it. We followed the instructions to the letter and checked the trouble-shooting guide as well. I wish I could rate the toy higher but its short life merits my low rating.
This case does not fit on Garmin E-Trex 20. I returned with no problem. Excellent and fast money back.Thanks
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!
This lens is everything I could have asked for and more. I bought it mainly for portrait photography, and boy does it delivery! I take senior pictures for my area and this is the lens I will use for most of my work. Creamy bokeh, beautiful colors, and the sharpness is outstanding. A must-have for any portrait photographer.
I just built a Core Duo computer using this case, and I'm very satisfied with the results. The case is beautiful from the outside and somewhat roomy on the inside. The fans are numerous and very quiet.The largest problem I had was that this case puts the power supply at the bottom of the case. This makes for more room near the top, which is great, but some power cables (notably the 24 pin power connector and 4 pin power connector) were too short. I had to buy extension cables. It was also a little tough to screw in the hard drives into their cages, but with those points in mind, I am very satisfied.The case glows blue in the front which looks great. The USB ports and power button on the top are great ideas. I'd buy it again, but I'd make sure to buy the extension cables at the same time.
I bought one of these generic X25-compatible toner cartridges for a new Canon MF3240 laser printer that I just purchased on sale. Immediately after removing this cartridge from the box I noticed that one side of the cartridge was broken. Half of the cartridge was hanging out and a spring had popped out of a socket on that side of the cartridge. I have uploaded a picture of my cartridge so take a look if you want to see it.It was very, very well packed inside the box and I don't see how it could have been damaged in shipment. This was the first and will probably be the last time I purchase a generic printer cartridge. I can't see how you would let something like this get shipped out from the factory.
Simply put, these seem like a great set of earphones just like the in ear model 71s but they didnt fit over the top of my ear. My thought was that these would be great for sports so as you ran along they would stay on. The post between the plastic ear band and the earphone is too long. I can only imagine how big ears have to be for these to fit on properly.They are great for sticking in your ear and cutting out backround noise and they sound great, they just dont fit and that is on many people.
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.
Really impressed with the sound this little unit cranks out. Disappointed there is no remote control. My 13 yo daughter really like it though.
The switches are very good 4 stars...But it seems that Amazon are messing customers about these days...so for Amazon 1/2 a star...it seems to me clearly working on past reputation earned, they are now gambling messing customers about and damaging their customer trust and Amazon's integrity. Within about a 24 hour period 10/21/08 to 10/22/08 I have seen this item change price and seller six (6)times. This isn't me accidently hitting different sellers, I bookmarked the page and even linked from my order for this item to the page. Following is how things changed in the short time I tracked the switch. First it was shown as "Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC" $15.28. I went back and it was listed as "Ships and sold by Beach Audio" price $8.95 + $8.14 shipping. Then later last night I checked back and once again it was listed as "Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC" $15.28, I ordered x3. I linking to the switch from my order at about 11am 10/22/08, it was list then as "sold by ANTOnline" $9.91 + $6.98 shipping. Within the past few hours or so I checked again to find that it now back listed as "Ships from and sold by Beach Audio"$8.95 + $8.14 shipping...and finally, with that page still open I used my order & bookmark to link to the page and it is now listed again as "Ships from and sold by ANTOnline" $9.91 + $6.98 shipping. So that is 6 changes in about 24hrs. I'm not a gambling man, but I may take odds for it to go back to sold by Amazon sometime through the night. Buying from Amazon has become like playing roulette! I even have the last two versions open on my PC now.Then it seems to me that if one opts for "FREE Super Saver Shipping", Amazon will intentionally hold up some of your orders at their distribution warehouses. Amazon offer quick delivery if I choose One-Day Shipping, it will arrive within two days max, so one can assume that the product is in stock (It usually says if it isn't) but my switches aren't getting processes, I am given "Shipping estimate: October 29, 2008 - October 30, 2008". It seems clear that Amazon are penalizing their customers intentionally hold up service if one uses "FREE Super Saver Shipping". The reason seems equally as obvious, Amazon are trying to coerce it's customers into paying for shipping (which seems to have really increased these days) or to sign up for "Amazon Prime membership" and gouge customers annual membership fee of $79.This maybe just my opinion, but I observed what I saw and have tracked what seems to me to be happening. For me it takes the pleasure out of using Amazon, it is pot luck and being messed about, disrespect for the customers who pay their salaries. As customers tumble this it will damage Amazons reputations for straight dealing and one can but assume business will suffer....After writing this it would surprise me if my orders are held back even longer. Time to look for some good competition for Amazon I think...or is that the problem, there isn't any?24th Oct:UPDATE ON ORDER: Since I posted this 22nd Oct, this order has suddenly been shown as "Items shipped on October 23, 2008" !!! So the original "Shipping estimate: October 29, 2008 - October 30, 2008" has been well and truly beaten. Why the change? Would I be a cynic suggesting it was due to my posting this? I hope it is and that Amazon read and take on board what is good customer feedback, the opportunity to keep our business in the future, not such a small thing as we go into what should proven to be a hell of a recession; it could be a very hard Christmas. My message to Amazon meant constructively is, customers like to business with straight companies that they can trust and not feel like the price is going to jump around turning buying into a gamble, Amazon roulette. We don't mind when there is an honest hold up, even the odd mistake can be excused; but when a company sits on our shipments in what looks like merely spiting because we choose "FREE Super Saver Shipping", or the like, it doesn't do much for trust or reputation, the very thing that I believe has got Amazon where it is today. Go back to the old good business ethics.
At no fault of the Seller's this product is a piece of Junk!! It came in an unopened sealed package. I opened read the instructions and hooked it up to my computer. After being on charge for 8 hours it would not turn on or work at all. I put songs on it to test and no luck. This was meant to be a birthday present for my daughter who loves Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas. I had to go to Walmart and buy her something else. Piece of Junk!!!!!
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.
This is absolutely the worst product I have ever purchased - it simply doesn't work - Linksys has replaceed it four times with products that are equally bad - I give up - throw it away - waste of money and a big waste of time. Do not buy Linksys!
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.
My 2nd pair after the first pair did their time. Solid construction and top notch bass compared to most earphones without being bulky. May be a bit rough on the ears due to fit and style but once you are used to them are the best earphones you'll ever buy for the price point.
True, this is the most comfortable &amp; well built mouse I've ever used. I'm using it on a new top-of-the-line Latitude by Dell. Every feature works as described by other reviewers. BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT AUTO SHOP NOISE ??? Is everyone here deaf? - Maybe it's me, I'm just hearing things. Either way, I feel like throwing this thing out the window - a sentiment shared by at least one other in these reviews.Seriously, I can't believe that soooo much R&amp;D went into the great looks and function of this (would be) great little mouse yet no one stopped to consider what a user is doing when using it ... most of us are trying to think and get work done! Contrary to what you may assume, I am a very easy going business man who has used every type of mouse during the past 15 years and I've never had a computer device drive me as crazy as this has. EVERY turn of the scrolling wheel clicks so loudly that I keep turning around expecting to find Allen Funt and his candid camera crew laughing at me.A Logitech rep said it's just the way their mouse works. So, I went to lookup my old, reliable (&amp; quiet) HP wheelmouse only to find that they've turned the bottom half of that mouse into a flashing red led light! Has everyone gone mad ?????I hope future reviews enlighten us with the answer to the age-old question, &quot;Who is listening to the customer?&quot; In the meantime ... I warned you ... click, click, click ...
Nice product, nice price. Not much else to say except this is a very good product
Sound Blaster (SB) Audigy 4 SE is one of the great sound cards I've ever had. If you want to learn MIDI and Audio-mixing with sequencing programs (e.g., Cubase, Sonar, Acid Pro, and/or Reason), this card is a GREAT start - "ASIO2" support. You don't need to buy expensive audio cards.Latency is very important factor for these sequencing programs (to run VSTs). I found that the SB Audigy 4 card offers under 3 ms (milli seconds) latency for both input and output, which is a great qualification for sound mixing. I can't believe I achieve this level with only $40 sound/audio card. YEAH!Downside of the card...hmm..hardly any.. but the PCI board is a bit wider than normal sizes. So, if you are using a narrow PC case, it won't fit to yours. Hope this review can help your music life! ENJOY!
My first machine malfunctioned and would not weigh correctly within months of purchase. I returned it for replacement and the replacement malfunctioned just as the first had. The third scale was delivered with the very same defect right out of the box.I sat in my office with two of the WORTHLESS scales in my possession. One I sent back to Amazon for refund and the other one I threw in the garbage can. I bought another brand at less than half the price of the USPS PS200!Don't spend your good money on this JUNK machine!
This camera performed beautifully. It took great pix, and I had ZERO complaints. Then, only four months after buying it, it inexplicably stopped working. None of the buttons functioned and I'm not spending at least half the cost of the camera to get it fixed. But if repairs don't bother you, it really was a great camera.
For the price these speakers work great. The sound is very good and they fit into the doors of my G35 coupe just fine.
(Original comment) I ordered two of these Lenmar batteries from "Thebatterycenter". What showed up were NOT "Lenmar" brand. The company sent some no-name brand instead, which had no actual brand name printed on the battery. Lenmar prints their name on the battery. These no-name batteries will not recharge after only a couple uses. If I had actually received "Lenmar" batteries that I ordered then I would not have wasted the time or the money on this junk. I already have two actual "Lenmar" batteries from a different Amazon order, they lasted over two years and used in my Canon camera for over 5,000+ photos. The no-name brand from Thebattercenter was a total rip off, and a misrepresentation of the product I expected to receive, even if they were priced at only a few bucks each. Don't order from this company if you want the REAL Lenmar.(FOLLOW UP 01/04/08): I contacted thebatterycenter through Amazon, received response back very quickly. Thebattercenter said it was a packing error on their end for sending me the wrong batteries and stated they'll send me the Lenmars right away. Impressed with company's speedy communication. Hopefully I'll receive the Lenmars soon.(Follow up 01/25/08)After three weeks of waiting and numerous emails exchanged with TheBatteryCenter the Lenmars never arrived. Ended up contacting Amazon directly for a full refund, which Amazon is currently processing. Will never purchase another product again from TheBatteryCenter - horrible experience!
The pictures my daughter developed with this film were clear and crip. She liked the developing process and the film seems to be high quality. It loaded easy too.
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 was able to retrive pictures from 3 inch disc of family memberswho are no longer with us. It is priceless
This is one of the greatest little gadgets I have bought in a long time! It works really well with my car stereo system and the sound quality is great.I would recommend it for anyone wanting to user their MP3 player in the car.
I must admit that I went to the store to pick up an ipod when the salesgirl asked me, "what do you need it to do". I hadn't thought about that, but when I told her; she suggested I check out the Micro. For the same price, I could not only download and listen to songs; but I can also record songs live and from the radio, convert files from wav to mp3 and back, and do things that a performer needs to do.Now I don't leave home without it. I use it to record live gigs with my band, rehearsals, and sometimes auditions (I just drop it in my bag when I walk in the room). I've recorded shows I've done from the audience and the sounds come out great.I really like this one and recommend it to anyone who is a performer or writer (I easily record my song ideas on trains, planes, buses, etc) or anyone who has to record and remember things; and they easily transfer to the computer to save or burn onto a disk.Customer service was also great when I had a little problem with the headphone jack. They fixed it in a matter of days and sent it back out to me like brand new.
I am using this in conjunction with the linksys 54G wireless router, it picks up very well and does what its supposed to do. Other than being a bit pricey I have no complaints
Used to own a logitech before this, and had to replace batteries nearly every month! I've owned this mouse for 4 months now, and its still running great on a single AA battery. Plus it looks great and very nicely contoured. No problems with the optical sensing as well. I'm in here to buy another one for my other laptop.
What can you say? This memory card works flawlessly in my cameras. I am completely satisfied with the two I have.
It came very clean. I didn't even feel the need to wipe it down before putting it on a lens like most filters I've received. I'm very happy and will definitely check these out again when I need more.
How is my review different? Not by much - but I wanted to add yet another 5 stars to this excellent product. There is a little know function in this DVD player that allows you to put in a CD (or DVD) filled with mp3's, press play - and let it play the entire CD! This allows you to have a DVD with over 10 hours of music that you can put on during a party - or when reading - or whenever you like :)In addition it has the USB connection (though above procedure can't be done - you can just have one folder on the USB stick and have 1 GB of music.My DVD player isn't connected to a TV - I use it as an mp3 player (I have many CD's filled with mp3's). If you like watching videos and you have them on an external hard drive - there are ways to connect the two (look up online). This will let you play 80GB of movies simply by connecting this DVD player and the HD :) - play DIVX, avi, mpeg, XVID, etc :)
I bought this same mouse 6 months ago - I used the heck out of it and it died a few weeks ago. It just quit working for no apparent reason. Now, I really liked this mouse - especially for use with a laptop because it is ultra-portable with a nifty little place to store the USB. Despite doing extensive comparison shopping for my next mouse, I decided on this one again (not sure if that says more about me or the mouse...). When it comes down to it, this mouse really suits my needs, I know what to expect from it, and it is inexpensive. I may have to lay out $22 every 6 months, but at least the intervening months are not spent grumbling over a mouse that I am not satisfied with.
This carrying strap works flawlessly on my rig, which weighs roughly around 40 lbs. Carrying it by either just the sling or by the carrying handle alone, it still can support it. I really have no complaints whatsoever. The materials of this products are extremely tough and it truly was built to last and take some punishment.Even though it may seem like a lot of money for just some straps, I do not regret buying it. It has made carrying my rig around 100% easier with no back strain and no more awkward ways on trying to carry it.The sling especially makes it worth it. Throw it over your shoulder and you'll realize you have your hands free yet so getting through doors shouldn't be a problem no more.Highly recommended.
I went looking for a camera to use so I didn't have to pay huge amounts of money for photocopies doing archival research. This is by far absolutely the best camera I could find, and I've been using it for everything lately, not just the research. Combined with a photo printer (fairly cheap anymore) you can't go wrong.Pros:I thought it would be bigger, but it's actually very comfortable to hold and not that heavy.The battery lasts forever (actually about 3 hours).With the cd-burning piece, you don't need to download your pictures to a computer. mini cd-rs are very cheap and hold about 200 MB (depending on the size of the pictures between 50-400 pictures).The 5 MP resolution allows you to zoom in on a document so you can damn near analyze the ink content.The menus are easy to figure out, even for slow kids like me.Cons:None yet, except for maybe the zoom - it's only a 3-power, but I don't need much more than that.I haven't used the USB connection at all, because I DON'T HAVE TO! (CD-Rs are awesome).
I am not an electronics expert, but these HDMI cables work great. I purchased these cables to eliminate the cumbersome component cables which came with my HD cable box. I could have used a shorter length, but the 8' length is good for most of my electronics. I also purchased them for my X-Box which works excellent.
This is the second time Amazon has recommended a filter that would fit the camera I purchased from them. I told them about this the first time and both times I had to spend money shipping the filters back and forth. Canon said there is nothing on the market that would fit the ZR 500 either. Otherwise the filter was fine.
This Smart Media Reader/Writer works perfectly on Mac running OS 10.4.11. Simply plug Hawking Smart Media Reader/Writer's USB cable to Mac USB port, insert Samsung 128 MB SmartMedia card onto Reader/Writer, transfer my ebook files to card. I then inserted the Smart Media card into my eBookwise 1150 ebook reader and proceeded to read my ebooks. Absolutely no problems.
I use these headphones EVERY day as I'm a radio disc jockey. These first off sound FANTASTIC, and they are the most rugged headphones you'll find. I've tried MANY more that cost a whole lot more, and they don't hold a candle to these! I HIGHLY recommend you get a pair!
Excellent product - I'm very happy with the recording quality as well with overall appearance. I also tried the Panasonic USRR-500 which is around the same price, but the Olympus unit is far, far superior.
As designed for, these headphones are great for staying secure through the rigors of a run, at the gym, or whatever. Sound quality seems nice and crisp, though I'm no audiophile. Comes with a lot of nice extras, including a good carrying case, cord clip and a variety of interchangeable pieces to customize the fit of the earphones.Small gripes: No matter the combination of adjustments I make, the earphones don't seem to fit my ears quite right, and over time they cause my ears to ache a bit. Who knows, maybe I have freakish ears. The sound is noticeably quieter coming through these earphones versus the standard phones that came with my Sansa MP3 player. The cord seems to have a lot of memory, so I can't seem to get the coils out of it and thus it tends to get in my way at the gym.They're great for what I got them for. Running, hitting the gym. They stay put and seem impervious to sweat (which I make a lot of), rain, etc.
Most people don't understand that BTX is the current dominate form-factor in the industry. With Dell using it across most of their lines, as well as most of the other major OEMs worth buying from, I'm surprised that the far east manufacturers haven't produced more boards.For a very quiet, cool system, it beats almost every ATX system I've built. With the newest chips, it's even quieter then my with my original BTX Pentium D. I've also built many Core 2 Duo BTX systems, so I do have experience here. Luckily, I've found a good source for my future heatsink needs.
These things are much bigger than the pictures would have you believe. Even with the inside strap they are too big for someone as microcephalic as I am. They are very heavy so they slide down if the cross piece is not sitting on your head. In addition to that, there is a fair amount of static. I will try to return them and go for a smaller pair.
Works great and lasts longer than the original battery shipped with the camera. I'm happy!
The mouse started off working great and within 2 weeks the mouse died. What a rip off!
I have had this wireless router for approximately nine months and have been nothing but pleased. I had to make a couple calls to technical support and had to download the upgrade, which is free, but for the past six months everything has been working perfectly. I get excellent reception on my laptop using a Netgear wireless card throughout our 2400 square foot house and the connection is perfectly stable. I never have to reset it or anything. I would buy this router again in a second.
You will never be disappointed in this lens. It's on my D-90 most of the time. I really like the focal length of it. No zoom, so you have to move around a bit, but pics are sharp. Aperture of F1.8 translates to great bokeh and excellent low light pics. My only complaint is the outside ring turns while focusing. Takes a little getting used to. This lens is very compact and light. For the money it's a no brainer. Does not have a focus motor so will not auto focus on D-40, D-60, maybe others.
Got this thing for $10 including shipping.Good build, solid construction. Tight hold.Good rubber layer on the top metal disc.Metal Bottom mount foot plate was smooth and no burrs or rough edges to scratch up my camera's hotshoe mount.Only wish the knob was metal like the rest of the item, but for the price, I shouldn't complain.Highly recommend.
The product arrived securely packed in safety strofoam as well as a stylish package. The description listed was quite accurate ,but the small circle screen on the front is also an intake fan that wasn't listed. This for me is a nice bonus including the 4 temp. sensors, fan controllers , and selectable l.e.d. color on backlight of control knob. The only negative that I have to note is that, the mounting brackets are quite short so if you are using as an install on a new build with tool less drive slots this makes the mount quite loose and unsecure. I currently have this product in my factory dell, but the onnly issue is that I can no longer keep the front cover on my dell. Mainly due to the lack of aqequate mounting screw holes for such a mod on a factory system.Other than that this is a great product that has functioned flawlessly since installing and I rate it 5 out of 5!!!
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.
I do not have any complaints. I have bought 2 of them, for myself and my husband. The only trouble is finding an FM station that is completly static. Very clear sound, easy to use, and comes with many extension arms so there are many combinations to make sure it fits into any lighter adapter in your car.
the video quality is great but the audio is absolutely horrible.not happy at all.
Updated 04/22/2010: With an upgrade to Win7 Ultimate and the Win7 compatible drivers, the CPU utilization issues are a thing of the past. Also, at the ~$50 price it is current available at, it is a pretty good value. Because of the above, I'm increasing my score from 4 stars to 5 stars. Oh, I DID end up keeping the camera... :)***** Original review is below *****In the interest of full disclosure, this is my first webcam. Given that, I was mildly disappointed that the framerate was not the 30fps advertised (smooth motion, like watching TV or a video camcorder), but closer to 20fps (my system is better than the "recommended" system on the box). Acceptable, but not spectacular, especially at the price.One note of warning. With many systems Logitech's latest software revision (10.0.0.nnnn) has CPU utilization issues. When you access the Quickcam, the CPU jumps to 100%, the framerate to &lt;5fps, and audio all but quits working. For some Fusion boxes the 10.0.0.nnnn sofware is included on the CD and some come with 9.5. The 9.5 software does not have the CPU utilization issue and is MUCH better, IMO. The 9.5 software cannot be downloaded from Logitech's site (as of this date), so if you get the 10.0.0.nnnn software in the box, you will have a problem.The Fusion is pretty good, but I may return it and see if the Orbit MP or Microsoft's VX-6000 webcams work better.
I am one of those ridiculous males that has to have all of the bells and whistles whether I really need them or not. I could have gotten by without this item by just changing batteries in the camera now and then.It is a little easier to just put the camera on the charger and take it off when the batteries are charged. So, if you like bells and whistles this is a pretty good one. It works fine and my friends are impressed.
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.
After agonizing for weeks over what camera to buy, and coming THIS CLOSE to buying the Olympus C-2040, I decided on the HP 618. I liked the idea of HP technology combined with a Pentax lens. Just received it yesterday, and boy am I impressed! The HP technology is very intuitive, so figuring out how the camera works is not difficult. Lots of settings available for photo buffs, but can operate on a simple point-and-shoot basis, too. Shot-to-shot times are fast, and there's very little shutter lag. Picture quality seems terrific so far, but I haven't tested it under too many conditions yet.Two nice included bonuses are a 16 MB CompactFlash card and a very simple, one-button infrared remote control. The accessory kit (right now, offered FREE with purchase of camera, if you buy direct from HP) is a great deal, too. It contains another 16 MB card, a leather case, and eight lithium batteries, among other things.Can you tell I'm excited about this camera? Highly recommended!Oh yes, the only difference between the C-618 and the C-618xi is the software that is included. The cameras are identical.One additional purchase I would recommend is a CompactFlash card reader to help preserve battery life. ... ...(No, I don't work for HP!)
I purchased the Iomega Hipzip recently. It seems to work very well with linux. Redhat 7.1 recognized it immediately and an icon popped up on KDE desktop when I plugged it into the machine, which greatly suprised me. I was expecting to install drivers and update the kernel to get it to work. Again, I was surprised. I first had purchased the i2go 96 MB mp3 player. I have not been able to get it to work under linux (yet), and became irritated that their software is proprietary. I have to reboot my machine into windows to use the i2go software. Even using a windows emulator doesn't work well with i2go's software. That's the main reason why I decided to purchase the Iomega Hipzip. Many of my linux friends recommended it.I only give the Hipzip 4 stars, because it does have moveable parts. Also, I have to record the songs at 128 instead of 192 (to fit up to 12 songs versus 7). I look forward to a PocketZip that can hold 100 MB. Hopefully, Iomega will come out with one soon!!!
After reading many reviews on this and other sites, I was prepared to spend hours setting up the remote to work with our varied devices. I was especially wary because we use a projector instead of a regular TV.But it only took about twelve minutes to configure the device. The guided software setup is fantastic, and the remote itself feels great in my hand. Well done, Logitech.
I purchased the SB-600 for my Nikon D5000. While the D5000 and other entry-level Nikon DSLRs (e.g., DX40/60/3000) do not have the built in Wireless Commander, I think the SB-600 is still a better investment than the SB-400 for entry/mid-level Nikon SLR users.The SB-400 has a limited ISO 100 guide number of 21/68 (feet/meters) at the 18mm zoom head position. The SB-600 has a limited guide number of 30/98 at ISO 100 when set to the 35mm zoom position. In other words, unless you want a flash unit that is only slightly more powerful than the built in flash of your camera, or just want to extend the life of your camera's battery, the SB-600 is a more powerful and versatile flash unit. It will swivel sideways and straight up for more bounce options, and has a built in diffuser panel. Other advantages over the SB-400 include a built-in AF Assist lamp and power zoom. I found the AF Assist works very well in dim light.The LCD has an easy interface for changing modes or manual adjustments, and is illuminated making it easy to see in dim light. As with Nikon's other current speed flashes, it supports Auto ISO sensitivity, and red eye reduction.While my camera does not have built-in wireless commander, with the SB-600 I do have the option of purchasing the SU-800 ($250) to utilize the 600's wireless capabilities. As for comparison to the SB-900, I'm just a novice user, so the differences between the SB-600 versus the higher-end SB-900 (and 800) is not really significant for me considering the jump in price. The major differences that I see are wireless commander mode, lens coverage, optional power supply, and non TTL auto mode (which I don't need). The recycle times on the SB-600 are comparable to both SB-800 and 900 units. Moreover, the SB-900 has an overheat protection feature that can abruptly shut the unit down at critical times, so the SB-600 (and 800) is a great back-up even for pro users.The photos I've taken with my D5000 have come out excellent. I've used the bounce flash, even with high ceilings, and had excellent results; and compared to the built in flash in my camera, the difference is huge. Except for professional photographers and prosumers with specific needs, for its price I think the SB-600 is the best choice for most Nikon SLR owners.
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.
Works very well. Came very quickly. Price was very good.
Package arrived in a very timely manner. Cables were of equivalent quality as the ones at the big box stores. The big box stores price are $20 or more for HDMI cables. This HDMI cable is great. They give a great High definition picture from my DVD player to TV and also reception is in HD from Satellite reciever to TV. Buy them they are great for the price.
Don't use duct tape or "duck" tape - Use Gaffers Tape!We have building that was built in the 50's with an original wood stage that we rent out to retreat groups. They sometimes bring in bands or other groups that bring electrical equipment. We have had trouble with them using duct tape to tape all the cords down and then leaving sticky residue or even pulling off the finish from the floor when they are done.We started supplying the groups with a roll of gaffers tape to use if needed. This has solved a lot of our problems at a very low cost.I have used many different brands of gaffers tape over the years and this one works flawlessly and at a great price.This is just the roll you are looking for.
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 just got mine but I have a feeling these headphones will not last a long time. I wish the cable weren't so thick and the headphones came with 1/4in to 3.5mm adapter. After some listening continuously night and day, I find a tolerable comfort can be achieved by bending the headband to relax the pressure over your ears. Style and comfort considerations isn't very obvious here. When something with this amazing sound quality, you naturally want it to at least look durable and last some time. If my Toshiba U845W laptop is the only computer out there with amazing sound quality, these headphones should be the only required accessory.
This is a very good product. Suitable for an amatuer photographer who wants to excel. This is like a mini DSLR.
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.
Unlike some other similar cables that are retractable, this one is durable and well made. It has a detachable tip so you can purchase other tips for other devices; Gomadic has a very large collection of tips to fit devices from many companies. A great service to those traveling to conserve space and weight. Bravo!
Good quality construction, price is very competitive with other alternatives, and it shipped the same day from stock and was delievered the next. It doesn't get much better than that.
These are so confortable and awesome sound I was not certain when I bought them but I am certain now. Buy them and find out what I mean.
I spend several hours a day working on multimedia, listening audio, recording voice, and also chatting. Although this product is cheap, it has resulted very appropriate for my job. The strap is rigid and big, so naturally it slides down behind your neck, but this position resulted very comfortable for me, and I can use it during several hours without any inconvenience. Stereo sound and microphone quality are excelent. Inline controls and clip are very handy. I hate having plastic or metal supports above my head, and this was the solution.
I like this voice record. I am using it in my class. The sound is good and it is easy to operate.
This extension cable is ridiculously cheap, but they are junk. Don't buy unless you want a useless piece of rubber wire. Tried to connect with small earphones, several models, and got one channel to work only, but even that was loaded with static. The return shipment would have been more trouble than the price of the cable, so I didn't bother. You get what you pay for, and these are cheap junk. If you really need an extension for your headset, buy something else!
Since I discovered the magic of circular polarizers, I buy them for all my lenses. The B+W Kaesemann type is special in that the polarizing film is of better quality and the edges are sealed, preventing degradation over time. It isn't all that much more than the "regular" style so I splurge. The Multi-Resistant Coating does work to keep dirt and water off the filter surface, and I like how I can still use a lens cap with the filter on.
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)
It's a great size, super easy to use, lightweight and very on the go functional. Just be careful with it because i accidentally broke one before the purchase of this one. Delicate, but useful!!!
I have had this camera for about a year now--and suddenly the LCD screen that shows the pictures went blank.I tried calling kodak help--but only after multiple attempts was I able to speak to a live person--who quite frankly said "it will cost you $150 to even get it looked at--you are better off buying a new one"!!I for one, did not shell out all that money on a camera that goes dead in 14 months.I will buy another camera--only it will definetly not be Kodak.very .... off.
I've used almost every type of in-ear headphone made and have not found another that compares to the sound I get with these. The only one that is better is Bose but they cost 3x as much as these. You get the highs, mids, and lows with these. I now have to keep them away from my kids who grab them to use with their ipods. At this price, I told them to buy their own.
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 just by looking at this thing that it was cheap but it was the only double-din mount I could find for a '97 Ford Explorer. All other mounts were single-din. When it arrived, it was everything that I expected, cheap, cheap, and cheap. Only buy this unit if you have no other alternative.
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 ordered this product and ended up having them recalling it because the shipping address was wrong and they were unable to change it.
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.
Need an HDMI cable. This one works great and is cheap. I haven't had a single problem with it in 3 years.
Memorex is a brand of blank dvds that I trust will always buy when the need arises. The package will arrive perfectly secure from shock and impact so each dvd is clean fresh and perfect. I make back up dvds of my movies all the time and each burn is perfect and I have yet to have one problem with this brand of dvd. The quality is good and the price is better, I have bought before and I will continue to purchase more as the need arises.
I have purchased several items from AudioQuest now and I have have not been disappointed with any of them! I used these for the front and center channels of my 7.1 surround system as a replacement for the Monster Cable speaker wire I had been using. I noticed a huge improvement in clarity right away> The wire is very stiff due to the solid copper wire but that actually has some advantages in manipulating the wire. I am very pleased at the price to quality ratio of this wire and I hope it holds up for many years.
It was a good price and arrived quickly, but I think 2GB drains my palm pilot battery quicker.
I do a lot of portrait photography with my D200 and Nikon 28-70/2.8. The MB-D200 helps the balance with the large lens and also makes shooting in portrait orientation more comfortable. Contrary to some of the other reviews I've read, I don't find the finish to be cheap, and it connects solidly to my D200.
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.
I should have heeded the advice of several people who said this grill cover was too short and the wind blows it off. I'll figure that out, but the worst part, in my opinion, is the warning included with the cover that says you need to wash your hands after handling. I am very conscious of washing my hands, but this was a little scary to me. What kind of materials are used in this cover that are so bad you have to wash your hands immediately after handling?
The optical alignment between the splitter and the toslink cables was not sufficiently accurate causing too much signal loss. I could never get the signal to work on both sides of the splitter. Even on one side it was unreliable.
I bought this for my husband for his birthday and he loves it. Great sound!
We ordered this ram to install in a Dell Optiplex GX280 in the office. Once we installed the ram the computer was alot faster and everything was fine until yesterday when i got a call saying that the computer would not boot to the operating system and all it would show is a black screen after the DELL logo. So i figured it had to either be the ram or the video card and i told him to swap the new ones out (PNY) with the old ones that were originally in there and what do you know... It worked fine!!! So all that i can say is i would not reccomend buying this ram because it failed in three months and thats not what i had expected from this company.
D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port HubI've had this hub for 14 months. Hooked to an i-Mac it started good. I've lost one port at a time and I'm currently at 1 functional port on this hub. It should have done better; when the new hub arrives it is going straight into the trash.
This player has an excellent picture on the hdmi output and very good on the component output but it has way too many problems for me to recommend it.When playing shows on the HDMI output in 1080p, the picture often gets noisy, freezes and goes black. This happens on all DVD's, both factory produced and burned. Switching to component video resolves the problem but the output is limited to 480p. The unit also totally locks up trying to play JPEG files and many burned DVD's. The power must be unplugged to clear the lockup, a real nuisance if you have the player in a cabinet.There are far better choices.
These speakers sound really nice, for the inexpensive price. the addition of surround sound really makes the movie experience better.
My expirience is:- very cheap- The black pipe lost the color in two weeks.- The mechanic pencil brokes the coal bar inmediatly.- You can not have more than one coal bar into the mechanic pencil- It do not have spare parts- It is misadjusted- The other pencils work well.
My husband is blind suffering from Macular Degenration. We often have long waits at Doctors offices etc. and he like to take his Sony to listen to tapes of book or just music. Help pass the time better.
Once, after my regular workout, my iPod stopped working. When I opened it I discovered why: my sweat got inside it through the click wheel. After I repaired it I searched Amazon for a case that would prevent it to happen again. This is the case! It protects the iPod against falls and also keeps humidity away from it. Solved my problem. The product is 5 stars.
I needed a way to carry my 4 cf cards with my canon rebel.I kept 1 high speed (expensive one) for action shots, one large one for general scenery, and 1 medium one for portraits and misc pictures. I also carried a SD to CD adapter. This was perfect to keep them organized and toss them in my camera back. This is smooth and small, so I can slide it into my own pocket while taking pictures if I want to.Very useful, good quality, though I wish ti were about 1/2 the price so I could pick up a handful of them for storage.
I stuck this on a nForce2 chipset and it seems to stay STUCK after you apply light pressure for like a minute or two; before though, it would fall off every few hours. Most likely because the chip is smaller than the sticky adhesive.I Appreciate the LED's; they are useful when i look inside of my case because i dont have any other lighting in it.Silent fan, it is a good chip cooler with a great price tag.I would Recommend this product.(I do not recommend using this to cool a CPU/GPU )...
I emailed tech support for a simple presales question: "What is the biggest hard drive this will take?" I asked because when researching a few enclosures, some were rated for drives up to 400 GB, some 1000 GB, and so on -- I wanted something that would work into the future with pretty big drives.The reply: "We haven't had any complaints."Wow. No complaints. That's one heck of a technical specification. Thanks Macally. I wrote them back and it just got worse.Based on that and the various reviews here regarding Firewire failures, I decided not to buy (as I would be using it with Firewire). If I did have a problem, this is NOT the level of tech support I want to have to deal with.
I have had a pair of these mounts for nearly 7 years now that suspended my rear surround speakers, which are fairly heavy. I found them to be easy to install, as long as you know how to install wall achors in drywall. They never gave me any problems with comming lose at the ball joint. I read the review stating they thought there were 2 mounts because of the description. That review was in 2003 and it appears Amazon has corrected the title since then. I plan to purchase 2 more mounts to suspend my center channel speaker.
With the best lighting conditions the video is great any other forget it. The audio? What audio, voices have to be yelling to be picked up and be heard on playback. There is no memory card if you're thinking of taking photos.
I had this printer for about a year and a half, and used it mostly for scanning and an occasional print. It does an adequate job of scanning. Color printing was pretty good, but text printing was very slow - draft or low quality would spit out unreadable text with numerous breaks in the lettering that made it unreadable. Ink is very expensive, although the ability to buy individual ink cartridges instead of one large multipack was nice.So through use of this, I would say it's a solid 3 star printer. Fairly cheap and lots of problems that come with that, but got the job done as long as you didn't expect it to have a lot of versatility.Then my ink clogged. After reading numerous articles about this problem, I contacted Epson and described to them what had happened. I have always used the overpriced Epson inks, and mentioned that in my comment. They did reply - telling me to use Epson inks. So apparently, Epson customer service does not read your comments - they just send back a stock reply for all "ink comments." They showed no desire to make sure I was happy with their product or even concerned about a very common and known defect which should have caused the recall of these printers long ago.I will never buy any Epson product again. Products break from overuse or misuse, but breaking due to a manufacturing/design flaw after less than 1000 pages is very problematic; when customer service is not willing to discuss the problem with their users, that makes it unacceptable.
I took this with me to Peru and it never worked. Fortunately oneoftheother members of our group had a converter that worked so was able to charge my phone on her converter.
I have a first generation xbox. It is a moded xbox. It has worked fine with for me for about 7 years now. I used a xbox audio video connector at home, but I moved to college and bought a new that had a component input. People have been saying that they have to "shove it in" in order to see video. I tried doing this very carefully and was unsuccessful in making the connection work. I tried the new component connection on my room mates tv and still no luck. I might have broken the female connection in the xbox! it would be nice if someone came out with a first generation component cable.or does anyone know of a first gen component cable??
Less expensive than the Canon battery, but higher capacity. You'll notice the difference. We've had great luck with STK batteries over the years, for various cameras. Work fine in the camera, in Canon's charger, and in our third-party charger.
The idea was terrific but when we put them in our helments they wouldn't stay secure and the microphones were pushed away by the wind. On the highway you could not hear or understand the other person. If you turned up the volume all heard was static and wind noise. It was not as good as it claimed. We returned the item. When we contacted the manufacturer they did not offer any explantion or information.
I've only had the router a week, but am happy with the performance. I've not been dropped yet and I've tested the signal from my basement two floors down.Setup for 108Mbps is a bit fluky but I don't use that feature anyway. I primarily purchase for my work laptop. But i tried it with the TEW444UB adapter and it work solidly.
It's a cable and it works perfectly fine. There is a huge debate in the guitar community about cable quality as well. Folks will spend hundreds of dollars on a guitar cable when they can get a perfectly good one for $15-30. Well, this HDMI cable does what it's supposed to do. Go ahead an pay more if you need to and convince yourself that all that money was worth it. For $2.50 how can you beat this?
I have this player for more than 6 months now. I love it. works great.
Almost purchase this mouse here (Amazon). Fortunately, I always check Sunday deal. Get this mouse for $10.00 after $20.00 mail in rebate from circuit city on 8/17/08. Great deal.This mouse has good quality with wired option.
They're light weight, but give a nice airy sound. Probably not for heavy metal, but for acoustic, classical & podcasts they're just great. It's also nice to have a headphone jack very accessible on the front, and an easy-to-use volume control. Under $11, no tax, Amazon Prime shipping -- it makes one wonder how they make any money at this.
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.
This product works great and at the price is fantastic. It is pretty much plug and play. It comes with an RCA cable. All I did was plug the RCA cables from the Directv box to the unit and then RCA cables to the TV. Presto, no more loud, annoying commercials.There is no change to my normal sound. It just affects those items that are loud from Directv. For the price you can't beat it.I would warn that it cannot go from a stereo. This is a simple device that is designed for low watt speakers. Don't expect it to do more than it can.
Only used this HDMI cable with my 32" Samsung LCD for 4 days.....now the picture on the TV has 'lights' at the top and the cable is the culprit. No wonder it only cost $3. A piece of junk.
This is a great recorder! I'm very pleased with the VN3100 digital recorder. It is exactly what I needed for my PPM (Pathetic Poor Memory). I use it for business meetings, church meetings, honey-do list and general thoughts when no paper and pencil is available. I didn't need the option of data download that the VN-3100PC provides, but it would be worth the extra $20.00 if I did. It's easy to use and so small that it fits in any pocket or I also purchased the neck lanyard. The sound is clear and load and the price makes it a great buy.
I love this mouse. It always functions properly and would recommend this product to anyone.
I have had 2 of these for 3 years. they BREAK pencil leads. My students have to go back and try again at least 50% of the time.
I have had my CZM for about 6 weeks now and I'm extremely satisfied with it. I also have Napster-ToGo and that is so cool cuase you can put almost any song you want on you CZM. I dropped my CZM from my pocket to the pavement about 3 weeks ago and I haven't had any problems besides a unavoidable sctrached screen. I love CZM!
Well made, attractive. Would prefer some less clumsy manner of attaching case to camera strap, and would like storage room sufficient for an extra set of AA cells.
I bought one of this in Jan. 2003, then the trouble began.The wireless signal was very unstable and I never got a full 11M connection even the laptop was within 10 feet from router.The router even dead frequently after I changed the configuration with the browser. I had to fully reset again and again.Then I called their tech. support and updated the firmware for 6 times. It was long waiting for everytime and I was even be dropped off several times after 20 min or more waiting!At last, they agree it was defect and would replace it. It was already two months passed.It took them another half month to ship the replacement.I just got it today (April. 17). The new one came with the newest firmware, and lookss better for the wireless part. The signal can be stable around 95% within 10 feet distance. But the configuration is still buggy. I have done reset 5 times within 1 hour, just wanted to enable wireless MAC control. :(So 3 months passed I still can not use this. What can I say. Never want to buy dlink again!
the colby cx-cd248 is outstanding and you will be pround to say that you own one good clear sound and user friendly
This scanner is one of the easy ones I have had the pleasure to work with. I use it when I have to retouch a picture or when I need to send a fax. The resolution is very accurate and the colors are right on the money. I've used mine for quite a while now and have had no problems from it. When I have a document the OCR software that came with it works well. I can send a document over to MSword that has maybe has some mistakes the OCR takes care of the problem and makes a great document. You can scan multiple pictures and send it to your imaging software and with it you can make pefect presentations. With the three buttons on the front there is no mistake about where it is to go. I just can't say enough good things about it. I'd say it's probably the best value for your money that you'll find.
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.
My wife bought me this remote for my birthday in March, 2008. For almost a year it functioned well, and was well designed for use with Tivo. However, after just a few months, the silver exterior finish began to wear off through normal use. A few weeks ago, the LCD display began disappearing intermittently, only to return when certain buttons were pressed. It has now disappeared for good. The rest of the buttons continue to function. I went to Logitech's website to see about the warranty, since it's less than one year old. They provide phone support for the first 30 days, and after that it's either online or email. I didn't see any way to contact online support, besides email. I sent an email explaining the problem. The screen that popped up after sending my message said they were experiencing a high volume (not a good sign), and that I should expect a reply within 3 days. It's now day 4, and I've had no reply yet.Follow up review: I went to send a new message to customer support after receiving no reply, and it turns out that my first message never went through. Please note that, when using Logitech's site, after you have typed an email and hit "continue", you are taken to a new page that provides additional troubleshooting information - you need to scroll down and hit another button to actually deliver your email. I didn't do this the first time. My "second" email was responded to within 1 day. I was instructed to go through the "download firmware" process, and told that if it doesn't work, to reply with my address. I downloaded the firmware, and it didn't work to solve the problem. I replied, providing my mailing address, and within a couple of hours I received another email stating that a new unit would be shipped, and that I did not have to return the old one. This is really great customer service, I think, and I would now elevate my rating to 4 stars. It would be 5 stars based on the design and general performance of the remote, but I'm making it 4 due to the wearing of the silver finish and the failure of the LCD screen within one year of purchase. The LCD screen issue seems to be a common problem among other reviewers, and is surely something that Logitech is aware of - but they seem to respond well to the issue, based on my experience and that of others here.
This is probably one of the best cases you can get for a custom PC Builder.Next to theAntec Twelve Hundred ATX 12 Drive Bays 2xUSB 2.0 eSATA Audio Full Tower Casethis case is excellent. Plenty of fans to keep the computer as cool as Antarctica and plenty of ports and room for expansion.
Very versitile with many useful features. Pleanty of power and speed for my needs. I am very satisfied and would recommend this flash.
Spectacular DVD and CD burning capability at the best price out there. I have both the Sony Sony DRU-510A and the LG Super Multi DVD Writer GSA-4040B, and the only area the LG falls a little back is audio extraction and CD recording, however I purchased the LG GSA-4040b because it is capable of recording in yet another recording format ( dvd RAM ). this baby does it all and at a far better price. This is the shape of DVD burners to come. I love it.
I bought my first set of Philips 500 headphones over 3 years ago and they were great! They lasted several years with weekly use at the gym. I finally bought another identical set because my old ones had some wear on the foam, but they still worked perfectly! I would recommend this item to anyone who needs versatile and affordable headphones with good sound and comfortable fit.
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's an HDMI cable. It connects to things. It's not flashy or anything like that, but it works and does what it's supposed to do.
Excellent modem. Sets up fast. Consistent with RCN high speed cable service and probably lots of others. Contact your provider to verify compatibility with your service before you purchase this. Then contact them again when you install it so that it's registered and so that you're no longer billed your monthly modem fee.
This cord works great! I bought 2 so I had an extra. No need to buy a pricey one at WalMart or Best Buy!
mostly everything about this wireless headset for TV is as advertised EXCEPT that when I received it they now say that you need to buy new earpiece covers and change them every few weeks. they should have included silicone earpieces with the unit instead of, or in addition to the cheap foam rubber ones that come with the unit.
I use this product for my small living room for home threater. It turns out very good. Plus I don't like it too loud, and the bass is very good too.
I got this Battery pack grip for my boyfriend for christmas and he absolutely loves it. Great product and great price.
Great buy! This female to female adapter worked perfect and I enjoy audio through my speakers. This is the one to get :)
Easy to use and gives clear, colorful underwater pictures with a minimum of fuss. All camera functions are accessable in the underwater housing. Minimal lag time to photograph when exposure button has been depressed halfway and autofocused. Lag time is significant when not autofocused and when flash is recycling. Good results in wide angle and macro.I also used the underwater housing out of the water, on the beach and while sailing. I do not notice any difference in photo quality with or without the housing.I have been a certified diver for 10 yrs. The Fuji Finepix F30 with underwater housing is my first underwater camera. I purchased it 2 weeks before going to Barbados and achieved excellent results with very little experience. See photos.
This is a terrific printer--fast, virtually trouble free, high quality output. I had the older 5170DN before, but it died, so I replaced it with the 5280DW which is the same as the 5250DNT but with the wireless feature. In response to the reviewer who said the 5250DNT duplexing only works with Windows: The duplexing function for the Mac is accessed through the printer driver>layout options. Choose Printer>Presets>Layout>Left-sided Binding. I have no complaints with the operations or output for the printer, but the Brother documentation leaves MUCH to be desired. After reading the CD documentation I called tech support with about 10 questions not adequately addressed in it. Also, I had to call tech support to get the wireless properly set up. Tech support was very good, though I had to wait for it. I purchased a second full paper tray which is great for recycling and added convenience. The Mac recognized it instantly; no software setup was required because it's all built into the printer driver. This printer lets you have it just about any way you want it in regards to DPI, tray/feed sequences, overall print quality (Brother's Photo, Graphic, or Generic), but you have to explore the options in the Print Settings. All your settings can be saved and named to provide the choices you want when you click "Print." I reiterate: A terrific printer.
They were going to charge me $20.00 at best buy for an hdmi cord. On amazon it was less than $2.00. The product works great. I am glad i didn't pay a lot of money for it.
-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 used for my recorder. It only use one battery and could working more than five hours. Great quality. I hope it would work well for a long time.
This is a nice bag with a lot of room and compartments. I put books in it as well and it's comfortable to carry around. I think it's a good value - it does everything I need it to do and it didn't cost a bunch. I'm glad I got it.
Same as the others. Worked perfectly and died suddenly for unknown reason.The disk keeps seeking and cannot read anything and then says NO DISK.
I bought this camera back in the summer and unfortunately had it stolen. Having used it for several weeks, I had a good grasp on its functions and debated upgrading to a different camera when I went to buy again.Well I did my research and found that this camera really can't be beat. So I bought another one to replace the stolen one.First of all, it's pretty much the only one on the market that gives you nine different options for manual control. If you're an experienced photographer who enjoys manually changing lighting and apeture settings like a SLR camera, this might be the camera for you, in the price range. You can change the f-stops/apeture along with film speeds to get the right camera lighting for specialized shots. You can also shoot in sepia tone, different lighting situations from florescent light to natural outside light. And you know how you can be walking along and see a shot that is perfect for black and white? This camera will let you do that; switch over from color mode to black and white, then press a button. It's that easy. No need to take your color photos back, upload them and fiddle around with them with a software program.Of course it also has automatic functions for those not so proficient in shooting. The photos come out flawlessly in any lighting environment and has a red-eye flash reduction button for up-close portrait shots. In fact it has about four different flash settings from portrait shots, to delayed to timed to none, to red-eye. The resolution of the images is startling clear, the ability to see what you've taken immediately afterwards is a big plus. And you can adjust the time delay on image storage so that you can view it for up to 10 seconds after you've taken the picture and either keep it or immediately delete it, if it's not what you want; saving space on your memory card.I bought a 64 meg memory card with this camera and at a high resolution that allows about 68 photos; about 110 with medium resolution (still very high quality).The camera itself is very intuitive; you'll have no problem figuring it out and shooting almost out of the box. If you have questions, the manual that comes with it pretty much explains everything you'd need to know. And Canon is known for its lens quality, so you know you're getting a good product that will carry you through any photo taking adventure.The only negative I'd say is that it's a little bulky compared to other products out there. But the heft of it is not necessarily a bad thing ... if it were lighter or smaller you'd worry about breakage, or the solidity of the mechanisms.I know there are 4.0 cameras out there now; but not with the multiple choice of function that this camera has. It has it all. And the image quality of each shot you take with this camera are startling clear, 2.0 is definately sharp, you'll probably be amazed at how clear the photos are compared to the regular 35 mm photos you've taken with your regular camera in the past.As a novice photographer it's a great camera to learn and grow with because of all its technical abilities. For an advanced photographer, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at all its functions; enough to give you the perfect picture you're seeking.And you can't beat the price. It's a great deal. Shop around, do your research; but make sure that the camera you choose has manual functions as you grow with your photo taking; is within a reasonable price; has the functions you need to take any shot from sports to family gatherings to landscapes; and gives you movie making ability (it has a built-in mic).I know you'll return, again and again to this camera as your final choice. I did. Twice.
I was a little skeptical about how well this product would work but I have to say it has been worth every penny. It helps keep oil marks from the keyboard off the screen of my MacBook Pro and I used it to wipe off the marks that were already there and it got rid of them quite effortlessly. The cloth feels pretty well made too so it should last a while. Definitely a must have product if you own a MacBook.
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!
Bright picture . Nice choices of sounds.
Nice idea but it does not work with 802.11b or 802.11g WiFi. Even if you just have a computer searching for a signal but no access point active the quality is unacceptable.Without any WiFi I got about 65ft reception, with Wifi I could only get good recepetion when the transmitting and receiving antennas were touching.
Bought it about 2-3 weeks ago... Not bad at all. It met and then exceeded my expectations. The Opteka battery grip performs just as good as the offical Canon one except one is made in China and the other is made in Japan with the "Canon" emblem. The Opteka grip doesn't have any emblem.But it goes great with any Image Stabilizer lens or anyone who uses flash a lot.
I love this mouse! I use it on the arm of my chair with no mouse pad and it works great.
I bought the R320 after a little research and faith in the Epson name. My old Stylus color 760 printer, in my opinion, did a good job printing photos, but I wanted something a little better. I had no idea how great the photos printed from the R320 would be. All of a sudden all those photos I printed on the 760 looked dead and lifeless. You practically need a magnifing glass to see the pixcelation with the R320.Ink seems steep, but it is worth it. I actually bought another USB cable and hooked my 760 up for non photo printing.
Earlier, I bought 2 batteries GP and 2 Panasonic (made in Indonesia). They all quickly drain. Specialists in the service center told me,that the charger is not working in my radiofax. Fax is made in Japan. I was sure that it works fine, although its 16 years. I bought a battery. It's made in Japan. Works fine. Recommend to all. 5 stars.
This is great for any smart/PDA phones. You can store alot of data, music, videos, and photos. 2G or more is better.
I've never written a review on amazon before which shows you how bad this product is. The retraction really doesn't work very well at all, but the biggest problem is that it doesn't play the full range of sound. I tried several songs, and I could only hear the accompaniment, and not the singer's voice. After adjusting my source audio, I could faintly hear the singer, but only faintly. I noticed that the cable is about 1/6th to 1/8th the diameter of the non-retractable male-to-male audio cables I have, which may explain it's terrible performance.
I wanted this to change the position of my wireless mouse dongle that sticks out of my laptop. This little thing allows you to bend the mouse dongle up out of the way to avoid breaking it and position it for best mouse reception.
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.
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 ;)
Although a good price, there was static and buzzing noises. This occurred whether my iPod was attached or not. I returned the item, spent twice as much, but got much better sound. I do appreciate amazon's easy return policy and procedures!
I puchased used one to replace my twc modem as they started charging four bucks each month. It registed quickly and working great till now.
I have my iPod hooked up to the stereo on my motorcycle. The iPod stays tucked away in a safe place, and the remote gets strapped to the handlebar. All the needed functions are now at my fingertips. I can lock the iPod control pad, so it doesn't accidentally get bumped.I also use the Griffin FM transmitter. Nice, but not nearly as slick as the remote. I can't use them both at the same time, but I don't need to.
Samsung DVD-1080P7 Up-Converting 1080p DVD PlayerThis is a great DVD player and performs as advertised. I used an HDMI cable to connect to my new Samsung TV and the picture is very nice.
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.
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.
I have owned this camcorder for several hours.I installed ONLY the USB driver from the product CD and was able to copy videos and photos from the SR1 hard drive to my PC.I took some sample video copied it to my Thinkpad Z60m, Pentium 5M (2GB) laptop with Windows/XP (dumbed down to Windows 2000).I interspersed it on the Vegas time line with other photos and video taken with a panasonic Z50 ... one video channel and all 6 (5.1) audio channels display.The 'project' was rendered as MPEG2 (best) and AC3 (best). The DVD was created with Sony DVD Architect 4.The audio and video quality on the DVD is significantly better than with my Panasonic Z50 movies (projected on a 11' wide screen with an Optoma DV-10 projector)Yes, it is 'choppy' when played directly from the Vegas timeline, but no worse than my other stuff which has lots of motion and multiple tracks.Why buy a High Defintion camcorder to end up with MPEG2? I wanted an improvement in video quality and the 5.1 audio.So far, so good ...Yellowstone National Park ... here we come.Thanks to all of you that take the time to submit your reviews. they are very helpful.
Pros:- Big enough to realistically hold 4 internal drives and 3 external drives while running a CrossFire/SLI setup.- Nice aesthetic design, the top shelf and ports work well if you keep your box on the floor.- Very good airflow with the mesh front, side and top.- Nice, consistent blue LED lighting from the 3 included 120mm fans.I removed the plastic holder meant for another fan in the side window as it would just be overkill... c'mon, who really needs FOUR 120mm fans and a 200mm fan in a mid-size case? Whaddya want to do, tilt it over and vacuum the floor?Cons:Cable management options need improving. With a side window I wanted my case to be as clean on the inside as possible. I managed to get the majority of my power supply cables shoved through the small hold left when the power supply retention bracket was punched out and then ran them across the motherboard tray to reach the two cable holes cut towards the front of the case (be sure you have at least a 24" ATX power cable if you want to try this - my Corsair CMPSU-750TX cable was JUST BARELY long enough)... a third cable hole cut somewhere near the power supply and a fourth one at the top of the motherboard would have made life a LOT easier.There is no removable motherboard tray.Would it kill Antec to paint the inside? I painted mine black before installing everything... it didn't take too long but having a plain gray interior with a case window it just BORING.Other thoughts:Taking the case apart for painting is pretty simple with the exception of the top cover that contains the 200mm fan. It has six attachment points, 4 of which are easy to reach but two of which are covered by the riveted drive bays in the front. Additionally a ground wire coming from the top ports/buttons is attached to a screw in the top of the case. Fiddling with it about 10 minutes allowed me to remove it but go easy as the front attachment clips can be sheared off if you're not careful.
I've been using these lights for a few years now and they've held up very well. I've dropped the stand a few times so they have some scratches, but they still work just as they did when I bought them. Easy to control settings on the back too. :)
I had an ENORMOUS amount of trouble getting this thing to work. Many many phone calls, online forums, conversations with Taj and Mahal and Chatterjee, etc., ActiveSync nightmares, on and on and on.Finally after all this Hassle and aggravation, finally got it to work perfectly. It does every thing it is supposed to and more beautifully!!!But.It was too much trouble.Next time a Blackberry of an Apple.
I replaced the lamp in my AE700 several monthes ago and the lamp went in without any issues and has worked perfectly since. Very happy so far (~200 hrs).
After debating for a very long time about purchasing a telephoto lens I must say I'm glad I waited as this is an excellent lens for my Canon EOS elan-100! The pictures are outstanding and is extremely easy to use. After price comparing and features this is a great lens for the price.
I was looking for a compact bag and found this bag for my Canon S3 Pro Series. It is made for the S2, but states it will fit the S3. It's true, this bag does not fit your manuals, extra lenses, etc. The camera fits my S3 perfectly, and almost like a glove. And, YES it does not have a strap. But, this is easily solved because you just stick your camera into the case with the camera strap hanging out of the bag, zip it up, and the camera strap serves as a strap for the case. Very handy!This case has great construction, and if you're looking for a great compact case like I was, this one will do the trick. If you want room for lenses, etc, then get another bag. I wanted this bag because it is less bulky and perfect to take on my hikes and bike rides in the mountains, where I do most of my shooting, anyway.I love this bag! It's perfect!
Good product i bought it in other occasion and I want buy others to gift me or others ooo ooo
We wanted a second 50mm AF lens, one that would allow manual aperture. the F1.8 was fast enough, and the price, very good. Always read the product sheet when you get a lens. We forgot, and it was OUR fault we didn't notice that we should have had a lens cap with the lens. We noticed this when it was too late to contact Nikon or Amazon. First time we have ever had anything missing with Nikon equipment or Amazon, for that matter. The lens is a 5 our attention to unpacking detail, should have been better. This is a good lens to add to the kit lens that probably came with your camera.
It is OK because helps you with something in a hurry, but it is just a few for downloading & obtaining big features.
I first bought (and have reviewed) the SanDisk reader, with which I had too many drive conflicts and installation problems. The Viking unit was purchased as a replacement and has been flawless for 9 months and 1000s of transfers. It is better thought out, and this is apparent from the moment you open the box and notice how it is neatly and carefully packaged. I installed the Viking software (30 seconds, no options), rebooted and plugged the drive into my USB port. It was recognized by the OS and the correct drivers were installed and, voila, I was in business! I seems to read a little faster than the ScanDisk drive, has better indicator lights for on/active &amp; reading, and includes an adapter that allows you to use the CompactFlash card in your laptop without need of the larger drive. As a last little bonus, the drive can also read SmartMedia cards!
This is a great book with a female spy lead - I thoroughly enjoyed the quality writing. Boyd knows how to draw the reader in and tell a very smooth, intriguing tale. I will be checking out more of his books!
Having just purchased the Sony Grand Wega SXRD XBR 50" HD TV (and LOVING it!!!)I sat there scratching my head wondering why my DVD movies just looked "ok" on it. I checked around and read up on some reviews of these so-called upscaling players and figured the Sony one would be the most logical choice.It worked very well with it's upconversion abilities and all my movies look much better now than before.For example all outside scenes in particular have much better clarity and depth.The setup and remote are a snap to work with. Having the choice of desired resolution is fun and easy as well.I have had several DVD players including other Sony models and this one is by far the best of the bunch.I know everyone is crying foul over a lack of a pack-in HDMI cable but you can find a reasonably priced one at any superstore.I am no pro audio/videophile by any means but my eyes are really appreciating the image put out by this player.Take care and I hope this review helps anyone out,Steve.
This is so cool---a tiny card that carries a gig, extends your camera memory... It also lets you replace Iomega zip drives with something really big and easy to carry. NB: shop around for better pricing.
In all honesty.. I was expecting more from this tv. I read about it some and heard about all the great features, great resolution and all that. I thought it'd be nice to have a HDTV monitor for my computer and video games. The biggest thing I didn't realize was the computer resolution. I thought &quot;wow 1280x720 that's great&quot; .. however.. it wasn't until I got the tv that I realized what a strange resolution 1280x720 is. I have a Voodoo 5 5500 AGP gfx card in my computer and I didn't really think that it might not support 1280x720, and well.. surely enough it doesn't. My old 15&quot; LCD monitor could do 1024x768, which is a pretty nice resolution. I didn't really think about the big tv not being able to do that resolution, but surely enough it doesn't. My gfx card does support 960x720 though.. which looks terrible.. the fonts in windows weren't made for it at all. In all simplicity, I'm stuck in an 800x600 world. On top of that I really thought the PIP looked nice with that split screen thing (most tvs don't have large enough PIP for it to be useful). It isn't very apparent until you get the tv that the PIP is very limited. There is one size PIP for the PC mode and you can only do your Antenna or Video (maybe s-video too) in it.. and you can only have the smallest size window. If you're buying this tv because you want it for a computer monitor, or even half way because of that, think twice. I will admit I have my xbox hooked up to the HDTV and it is absolutely FABULOUS. This doesn't really have to do with the tv but if you're looking into this tv for HDTV on your PS2, think twice. I bought hdtv cables for it and many games DID NOT WORK. The cables don't work at all with psx and with ps2 only some games worked, and most that did looked like crap. That's not a problem with the tv, but if that's your main use for the tv the tv won't be very valuable (though games still look good with s-video or normla RCA cables..) Oh and another big beef I had against this tv is there is NO AUDIO OUT. I read through the manual and it talks about hooking up to a stereo system, but it's saying to hook them up to the audio in places.. and there is no audio out.. so don't be looking to have surround sound and tv sound at the same time. Also, I've had my tv for about 5 or 6 months now, and sometimes the bottom 1/3 of my screen dims out some. I've taken VERY good care of my monitor and while it has had some accidental touches (grr @ stupid people), I don't feel that was enough to have the tv doing this. Whether they all break down like this or it's just mine I'm not sure, but that other guy seemed like he had some problems too. I wish now I had spent $1800 on a really nice computer monitor instead of this semi-worthless tv. I can't imagine any of ya'll buying it for that $2000+ price.. yeesh.
This camera is short lived. Broke down within a couple of months of purchase, and then lasted for just two years. Why Nikon would create a lemon and besmirch its own name is beyond me.
Don't Buy!!!! These are terrible, I tried to save a little money and buy remanufactured cartridges and now I have to buy to OEM versions. These cartridges streak, don't printed consistently, or just stop printing for a little while. Save your money and buy good ones...
I bought this camera, thinking I was getting a good deal. I bought it, and it instantly started messing my computer up. My computer would freeze whenever I tried getting on it. I returned it the next day. The images are fine, but pretty slow. You can do better than this camera
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!
Works like a charm. Even records show from my DVR which were from premium channels. Can't figure out how to get rid of the band on the top and bottom of the screen. Haven't used it enough. Would definitely recommend.
I used this iPod armband once, it broke and my ipod fell to the cement. Luckily my iPod was not damaged. I tried to get a refund over email and they told me I couldn't get authorization to return through email, I had to call them. I don't like talking on the phone, but called anyway. After waiting on the phone for a while I gave up and ate the $25 spent on this. DO NOT USE THIS ARMBAND IF YOU WANT YOUR IPOD TO STAY IN ONE PIECE!!!
They say it does, but I've had mine since last June and I still get an error everytime I turn on the computer. It will acknowledge that there's a router nearby, but it refuses to connect.I've had problems with installing it as well. It would request the Windows 98SE disk that came with the computer, and when I inserted the disk, it would say it couldn't find what it was looking for.Motorola tech support is no help, b/c I asked them what was wrong and they said I needed to download drivers, but that wasn't the case. I just needed to find the cabs file in my Windows folder. An easy fix that I had to find from a random tech site.I'm currently shopping for another adapter, so if you have Win98SE, I would strongly recommend NOT buying this adapter.
This Product is very good the sound quality and crisp Highs and Deep Lows make for a real good Headphone. The Ear Bud Attachment variety is a nice thing although with all Headphones they take some getting used to because of there shape. The cord for the headphones could have been a little longer In my opinion for more mobility and be sure that you don't want Noise Canceling Headphones because like me I work in factory and there is a lot of background noise and you will hear it with these headphones, you will have to turn it up a little louder than normal If you don't want to hear it, I suppose at home or running they would be better. Overall good product for what it is suppose to do. I would recommend these headphones for the price and features you can't go wrong.
I bought one with my Nikon D80. I've since bought another. There is a lot of good information in the other reviews here, so I won't blab, but I love the wireless capabilities of this flash. It seems to do most everything the SB-800 will do (the SB-800 is more powerful though). It is also lighter than the SB-800. The cost of the SB-600 vs. the SB-800 made it a no brainer for me. I used both SB-600's and an SB-800 to do a large family outdoor protrait a few weeks ago. The flashes are awesome. Why not get 2?
Headphones are great. Audio is OK, I am not a sound engineer to tell how good the sound is, but they fit my ears perfectly. I am not sure how I was able to live before with the regular, round, non-ergonomic headphones that made me jam the a silicone tubes up into my brain to make the sound audible, or to make them stay in place. Buy them!
OMG where do i start, first a big problen is that the battery conections are so bad it will most likely stop working after a little use. When i called about the connections and some of the other problems u see below, a chinees gentleman pick up who could hardly speak english and he gave me a sorry ass atitude when i complained. The sound, well it sounds like static all the time. You can still here ur music but the quality is awful!Even for 5 dallors its not worth it. I got it back when it was only 2 dallors, it was not worth that!!!! I ended up getting a different speaker. it was a prity penny but let me tell u what i got is soooooo much better. If ur looking for a speaker for an ipod or any type of musical divice with an aux line, get the SKULLCANDY PIPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SKULCANY is an amazing brand. I have never had a problem with the pipe and i have had it about three months. I have recomended it sooooo many times in those 3 months.
And thus I fully expect it either not to appear at all, or to be swiftly deleted. But, in the hope that someone at Amazon.com will actually read this, I only wish to make a suggestion to the Amazon.com management: Would it be possible to institute a policy under which any review that contains any variant on "And here's how to get one free! Just go to [site] and sign up to do a few surveys!" would result in the account being barred from posting reviews, possibly for two to six months? Just a thought.
How do you review points? They're just points. If you can get it for 100 points per dollar it's a good deal. Also a good idea to buy this over giving Microsoft your CC#.
Cuts grass well, takes more of a push than I thought reading other reviews. The grass is thick and lush this year and is hard for a 60 year old woman with some arthritis to push. Seems okay for anyone with more strength. During the peak growing season, you need to mow once or twice a week. The resistance is greater when the grass is higher.
I bought these cables to connect my MIDI Controller Keyboard to my computer. I plugged one end into the jack in the back of the workstation, and the other into the USB port of the computer, turned them both on and the device was instantly recognized. Since then I have had no problems at all.There isnt much to say about the cable. It is your standard A Male to B Male USB connector. Amazon offers a much better price than local stores and I have bought and will buy more cables from them. I have never gotten a defective cable even once when ordering them from Amazon.
So this lens is rather simple, but you have to know what you are getting. It's a prime lens, so no zoom. It's got no internal motor so no AF on D40-D60 and the like. However, I've found it to be a very fast lens, and focusing manually is just something that requires practice. I would just advise that you plan on moving around ALOT if you are thinking of using this lens for landscapes and anything other than macro or portraits. I use it for live music in a dark environment, and the composition is a little tough seeing as you have to move around, but thems the breaks. Focusing wide open at F/1.8 it a bit tough, but you'd really only encounter that if you have very little light, and you dont want to use a flash. Also the DOF at that point is really small, so that's why I could only imagine someone using it for macro. If you are looking for quality at a lower price, you found it. You will only run into problems if you ask this lens to do more than it's designed to do. Do your research, and be honest about what you want to do with this lens. If you do that you will find happiness, and perhaps photographic enlightenment in this lens.
I won't buy this product again. Don't waste your time and money with these cords. Pay the money from Apple and get the real cord.I purchased the Apple Dock Connector cord for my ipods after reading numerous reviews. Many of the reviews warned this cord is not made by Apple as claimed by the seller and that the cord was of poor quality. These are the reviews I wish I had paid more attention to. I purchased two cords. The first cord came apart the first day. The portion of the connector that attaches the ipod pulled apart when I tried to remove the cord from the ipod.The cord is not an Apple cord. I looks similar but it's not. The picture the seller uses in the product description is a real Apple cord, but the cord they are selling.Now, a week or two later, I used the second cord. I was disappointed when the first cord broke but assumed it was probably a unique incident and attributed it to bad luck. Nope! Used the second cord today and it did the same thing. Thankfully, I was paying special attention this time so the connector didn't completely disconnect and break so I can use it again. I may try and glue it and I'm confident this will work at least for a while.Glue!?! Really?!? I'm going to glue my only used once ipod cord in hopes I can use it while longer?!?! I hope it works for me. If you still decide to buy the cord your only hope is Amazon starts to give an option for free Super Saver Shipping and/or free glue with this purchase.
I bought this cable to use for my new Sony Bluray disc player (BDP-S580). It works just fine, I love it. Considering the low price you have to pay for this cable, it's just amazing value for money. I don't know why people spend 100 bucks for a cable. What can those do more than this cable? Maybe someone who has one of those expensive cables can explain?
The CX5400 currently sells for $..., maybe less with rebates and other incentives. is it worth it? YUP!!This badboy copies,prints and scans just like the older CX5200 model that was discontinued by Epson but it also does borderless printing and its quiet!!!See http://www.epson.com/ for full specs.SETUP - a breeze, open up the box, remove all that funky tape, plug it in, insert the 4 cartridges, flip that scanner lock switch, install the software, plug in the usb port. Took me 5 minutes, no problems at all.NOISE - Only noise this unit makes is when its first turned on, it initalizes and does all kinds of stuff, takes 2 mins, when its idle, its whisper quiet. When it prints, there is only the humm of paper being printed, not loud at all, the CX5200 made a horrible sound when it printed, they fixed it in this unit.SPEED - print speed is very fast, b&w; or color - no waiting for it to catch up. i printed 20 pages that came out before my coffee was even cold. Best photo printing is the slowest mode as expected, so be patient.OUTPUT - paper comes out dry, text is rich and clean, looks like a laser printer. color is very sharp and crisp, no problems here. this unit does 8 1/2x11 borderless printing too, amazing. 5700x1440 dpi is very nice and durabrite ink comes out dry.SCANNING - it scans 1200x2400 dpi @ 48bit which in english means your color or b&w; scans will come out exactly as the original, i scanned a magazine page and my keys, no blurs or distortion at all, job well done epson.COPYING - you dont need the pc to do copying, it does color and b&w; copying just like a real copier would, enlargments/reductions/lighten or darken the image and zoom and # of copies, its all there. the scanning are is too small to handle legal size paper, but i dont think any of the multifunction printers can.CONCLUSION - i give it a 5 stars, the CX5200 had paper loading problems-fixed here, it also had slow photo printing-fixed here. This unit also displays the ink levels in printer config or control panel and ink is a **lot** cheaper and lasts longer than any of the HP mfc's.DISLIKES - only things for epson to work on, makes the power cord removeable to the unit so its easier to feed under a desk, put the usb port in back of the unit so the cable doesn't get bent, make the control panel on the printer a little bigger, and maybe add a sleep mode so it will use less electricity when idle for 10 mins or more.There are tons of options to set in printer config, too many to explain here. Epson came out with this CX5400 model and the CX6400 model, personally, the CX6400 looked huge to me, 23" wide and wouldn't fit on my desk.Still waiting for a review from zdnet or pcworld, wonder whats taking them so long ?CX5200 and CX5400 uses the same ink carts...epson says black will last 1000 pages, and color around 300 pages give or take a few. I can tell you from experience, the HP2210 lasted 35 color pages and about 70 black.Good job Epson... HP should be ashamed for charging twice the price for the same features and way overcharging for ink cartridges.I dont work for Epson, Amazon or HP, so you know this review is honest!!
I have had this cruzer for more than 4 years the only problem is that the covers get loose quickly. But it handles all info and it never burns out.
Products works great and can't beat the price. Using this between by gateway laptop that has hdmi out and my 28 inch LCD. Picture is much better than when I was running vga cables.
This adapter worked well in all areas of travel throughout the UK. However, as mentioned in other reviews, when plugging a 3-pin US plug into the back of the adapter, the round grounding pin of the US plug doesn't fit into the rectangular hole of the adapter. Having read several reviews which confirmed that this problem could be circumvented with some effort, I purchased the product. It required significant effort to plug in/unplug my US plug the first time used; with subsequent uses the plastic cover adopted a rounder shape, although it remains a struggle.I hope that the manufacturer's address what appears to be a design flaw.
My husband's Ipod is several years old and the battery was going. Rather than going to the Apple store, a friend told me to check Amazon.com. We got a brand new battery for a great price and it included the tools needed to open the Ipod. New battery now gives him hours of listening pleasure.
Radio Shack has their own version of this that I bought from them. That one had a way to disable the auto-on feature. I believe its called the "Tilt". Anyone annoyed with the remote turning on when you don't need to should look at that model. Disabling that feature means you have to press a key to turn it on. Must say this is the best remote ever, beats Sony's two hundred dollar remote hands-down!
I used these headphones for less than a month and the side part of the left headphone broke off... Cheap Plastic.... everyone complained about the same thing that the plastic is cheap....
the sandisk reader works great! the only thing i don't like is the open uncovered end. i carry it in my purse and it gets particles in it so i keep it in a plastic bag.so i recently ordered another that is covered on both ends to carry in my purse and this other to keep handy in my desk. other than that i love it, great little tool. some in my family have borrowed it and love it too. i highly reccomend it.
These cables were not as thick as other cables but they actually worked better than the thicker cables. Worked very well and there are to any issues.
This is exactly what I was looking for when I run. It is so easy to use and it has a belt clip if you want to use that instead of the arm band. Love this product!
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 unit worked well for 3 days, then only powered up intermittently. Even when the power was on, the unit didn't transmit. When it worked, it worked fine -- fairly clear signal with minimal static. But I was very disappointed and returned it after 1 week. Maybe I got a lemon.
This system is exactly what I was looking for: good sound in a compact package and a reasonable price tag. It can run on batteries or AC power, and it even comes with a nice carrying case. Highly recommended!
I intended to use them to recover data from a dead system but then found these things to be so handy to use I bought more of them. I now have an external drive to back up each of my desk units and my laptop. I can not say I found anything to complain about. The fan is a feature that makes these things great to have around. I bought a large fast drive to use in an external and with these enclosures I don't have to worry about my drive getting cooked when it runs all day. If you have an old drive that you can still use or want to back up your data using a new faster drive this is a great way to go.
Very competitive pricing. Accurate description. Solid packing. Quick delivery. Pleasant all around. Recommend strongly.
Besides good quality pic, i dropped this camera on concrete 3 time from my backpack and got water into my camera 2 times during my canoeing trips. back home, i used hairdrier to dry it. and it still works fine till now. own it for 3 years. No prob. What else can is say? the most solid camera i have ever seen. no doubt.
These are good cd cleaning wipes for cleaning fingerprints, stain, and other marks on a cd to avoid going to a dvd store to get it cleaned. Good additions for cd protections.
You will be quite surprised at the quality and loudness of these little speakers, I know I was. For the price I could not ask for more. Great Product
This has turned out to be the best available ergonomic keyboard. It feels good.Problem: A couple keys don't work when pressed in succession with too much speed. I am a programmer so I sometimes use keys that wouldn't normally be pressed in succession such as VB. Try hitting VB too quickly and all I get is V (I just did it there). NM is another.I tried the MS 6000 wave keyboard... that was a complete disaster.I would still recommend this keyboard because it so far is the best I can find.The mouse? throw it away. As I am sure other comments ask, why do manufacturers pair a good keyboard with a junky mouse and visa versa?
09/09/10 - I am adding to my original review to comment on the quality of this product. Since last year the Stop button stopped working. Since early this year, the Off button is not working correctly. A lot of pressure is required on the Off button to make it work. I am also having trouble with the 4 direction oval button, left selection does not always work. Considering that the remote was not abused, I am disappointed at the quality issues I am currently having. I have older remotes which all their buttons are still working. For the price I paid, I would have expected a remote that lasted more than 3 years.09/08/10 - End of review addendumAfter all the reviews I looked forward to receiving this remote. I have a TV, VCR, DVD player, Receiver, and TiVo all hooked up together and I was using a separate remote for each unit. You do the math. The box arrived after work, and I was anxious to start playing with it, but first I had to jump through hoops to get the remote ready. After six months of steady use I still have problems hitting the right button for using the TiVo. I'll explain later.Installation: It has a 1 page installation manual, like printers. I never had a problem installing a printer, but this installation guide was lacking in information. 1. Install battery. No problem. 2. Power up charger. The charger had a plastic tape covering the front and back of the charger. No instructions on what to do. I took them off. Considering that the charger is a piece of molded plastic, why the extra protection? 3. Charge the remote. For how long??? No mention. There is another plastic cover on the display, but how do you remove it? The display is surrounded by buttons on all sides. Do I try my finger nail to pry a corner and risk damage? After looking at the display from every angle I finally discovered a tab on the lower left of the display. The tab was transparent, yet the rest of the plastic protector has a nice image of what the display may look like once you are done programming it. Couldn't they make the tab red or yellow with the word "PULL" in black???? Later I found more plastic protection on the remote, I think I finally got rid of all of them. :-) Put the remote on the charger, saw the slide show (useless), and then the display turned off. Is it charging? When will be done? Who knows?Programming: 1. Gathered info on all units. No problem. 2. Connected remote to computer through USB cable. No problem. 3. Installed software. No problem, or so I thought. Loaded CD, nothing happened. Tried to access through My Computer, no dice. Is my DVD/CD writer broken? Tried several CDs and DVDs that I own and they worked fine. Yet the CD that came with the remote is a ghost, the drive did not see it. Went to the Logitech website, downloaded the program and installed it. 4. Made an account. 5. Ready to program it. The program took everything, except the TiVo 540 Series 2 model; had to use the remote to find an equivalent device in the database. 6. Finished programming the activities, one for each device: TiVo, DVD, VCR, TV. 7. Waited until data is loaded on the remote...... 8. Tested it. Some things didn't work right. 9. Used the "Help" on the remote, it starts working, but next time I tried it, it did not work. 10. Went back online and fixed it. 11. Repeated steps 6-11 until everything worked (this took most of the day). The hardest activity was the TiVo. I do "suspend" on the TiVo, and it confused the remote. After several tries to fix it, it stopped working all together for the TiVo. I had to start over. By then I knew about "power toggle" option, and before ending the "activity" I was able to change the power on/off on the TiVo. Everything's working, almost....More Programming: 1. Needed extra buttons for TV control when using DVD and TiVo. 2. The VCR started playing when you turned it on, wife was not happy. 3. Found how to add extra control buttons, for TV input changing, CC, and other miscellaneous controls. 4. Fixed the power on for the VCR (don't start play when turning on). 5. Wife still does not like it. 6. She falls asleep with remote, accidentally the off button gets pressed, but none of the devices turn off because remote covered by blanket. Remote now out of synch. Need to turn off each device with the other remotes, or use the Help button on Harmony to fix them. 6. I though I was done programming. Wrong!!! Daylight Savings Time comes around and the remote does not change automatically, had to go online to do it.Usage: I got the hang of it fast enough, but the wife still has some problems. She is still not convinced that it was worth the money. I sometimes think about throwing it against the wall, until I remember the price tag. The main problem is the small buttons to control play, pause, advance. I have slim fingers. We use the TiVo a lot. And, yet I have the following problem: I am laying on the couch, the lights are off, we are watching something on TiVo, a commercial comes on. I press the forward button a couple of times, like I did with the TiVo remote, then the show comes back and I press.... the Info button or the Pause button or worst of all, the Skip (go to end of program) button. Arghhhhhhh.... I can't tell which button I am pressing by feel alone, so I need to either keep an eye on it, or make sure the finger stays on the Play button while speeding over commercials. If the remote is sitting on the TV tray, and I press on a side button (near the edge of the remote), the remote goes flying sideways. Not too stable. Every 2 weeks or so I recharge the remote. The display has some picture degradation on the left upper quadrant, I can see a checkered pattern and is lighter than the rest of the display. At the beginning any movement of the remote turned on the display, now it takes more effort. To me it is good, because it ends up using less battery, to my wife is an annoyance.Customer Service: I was on the phone once, it was OK. The reason for the call was that their online support was dismal. I wrote a long note on their "Contact Us" page, hit Submit.... I got logged out, after logging back in, the note was gone, and could not be retrieved. Arghhhhhhhhhhh..... I wrote a shorter note, so I won't get logged out, hit Submit.... I got a message, that this function is under maintenance, try later!!!!! By then I was pissed. I found another way to send a feedback, send them a strong note, no insults, but strongly worded. Was able to submit. Never got a reply. Nothing, nada.Conclusion: I have been a loyal Logitech customer for ages, since the first mouse for the PC. I always recommended their products to friends and family. After this experience, I was very disappointed. For the price, I think the device should be better. The online support was dismal, the software leaves a lot to be desired, especially since any change to the remote takes sometime to download. I eventually figured out what I needed to do, thanks to online info from other users. I still have the small button problem. Yes, it is great to have one remote instead of five, but some nights... arghhhhhh.
These speakers are far superior than any others that I have ever had. I consider myself an audiophile and these babies rock. Fantastic, crisp, clear, high definition sound!
If you look at the picture in close up, it says MINI CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-L31. I dont actually have it, but from the other reviews and its features, id give it a 5
Crystal clear picture! Much better than spending high dollar on a more expensive cable. if you are looking for a cheap HDMI cable look no further.
There are many fine sounding headphones out there, and these, although expensive are ok.There are several I have owned (and lost or broken) which have similar sonic qualities, despite what you may have read about these being "industry standard". Audio Technica and Sennheiser are examples.There are none that I have ever owned (professional musician, producer here) that have ever had more hideously attached (or NOT) ear pads. One week in, one pad came detached while gently taking them out of their carry bag. I have not been able to reattach since. ANd I'm a pretty handy fella: keyboard player, knob twister, soldering guy etc. THE PADS ARE NOT ATTACHED IN ANY WAY EXCEPT FOR A THIN PLASTIC RIM WHICH SLIDES AROUND THE PLASTIC EARPIECE-AND WHEN THEY COME OFF, AS CLEARLY IS OFTEN THE CASE, DO NOT GO BACK ON. Hideous design, maddeningly inappropriate for "industry" use. THerefore...useless to me.Thanks for listening. Be warned.
I had one heck of a time getting this to work with my WRT54G wireless router, and the reason for the difficulty is I couldn't get a connection when my router runs in G-only mode. When I set the router to mixed (b and g) mode it works fine. I'm not sure how this is an improvement over the cheaper WET11 B bridge. Interestingly, the WiFi certification label on the box indicates this is interoperable only with 2.4Ghz at 11Mbps and not 54Mbps.How do they get away with calling it 2.4GHz/54Mbps?
I installed the Garmin software chip for Europe in my Nuvi 205 for a trip to the French mountains and countryside. It worked perfectly, showing even the smallest roads, some of which were single-lane and unpaved. Absolutely worth the purchase price.
I use this adapter alot for our old family movies. I gave my other one to a family member so we can share home movies and laugh alot. I have used others and like this one best.
Alot of the reviews I read here are misleading. Most of these complaints are related to not knowing how to use the GPS correctly. However certain problems do exist with the RoadMate 3000T / 3050T units. Here are some pros and cons I have observed.First, the Pros...1) Better than reading a map (LOL).2) Easy to Read Screen and Large enough to handle big fingers with few mistakes.3) Built-in MP3 player.Now, the Cons...1) Unit often freezes up. More so after having updated the Firmware!2) You can have EITHER music OR directions (not both at same time).3) Photo Viewer is TERRIBLE! (Don't care much about that feature though).4) Cannot use an FM transmitter to play music/directions over the radio due to severe interferrence.5) Maps are NOT as accurate as they would have you believe!6) NOT GOOD for commercial drivers, as excluding certain roads is a PAIN!Apples for apples, I think the TomTom would be a much better buy. I have been quite disappointed with the Magellan RoadMate 3000T. The price has dropped significantly since I purchased mine, so if you want to resell the unit later, you will lose alot in the investment.You ONLY get the car charger for it, so you might want to buy the AC adapter (especially if you want to transfer music onto the SD card). The GPS unit uses a different format on the SD card (memory card). Once you put it into your GPS, it can't be used with your computer, digital camera, etc. You have to use the Magellan software included with the unit to transfer MP3 files onto the SD card.You will most likely also need the external antenna for it to avoid freeze ups. Finally, the map software is out of date and Magellan has yet to update their maps.Save yourself the headache and look elsewhere.
I own the Zen version of this speaker dock also and was glad to find one for my new 160gb Ipod, since creative doesn't make them anymore. I have a friend that bought a Bose $300 speaker dock for his ipod wowed over the quality of this relatively inexpensive speaker system.The Zen Vision M sound quality is far superior to the ipod, but this dock makes the ipod sound a lot better than it does with the earbads.
I've had this radio for over a year now, and I drag it all over the house to listen in every room. It has done very well in the shower, up on a shelf. Better than any other I've tried, and worth the price.
Bought it to use on my macbook pro, didn't really use it that much. After 14 months I had an error that it was connected to USB 1 (which it obviously wasn't). Further investigation & emails to elgato reveal that the unit has failed & as it is more than 12 months old..... tough. I'd be very wary before spending money on this company's inferior products
I'd been searching for an external HD to backup my PC data to so I could store it off someplace safe like a fire safe. My PC had firewire and USB 1.0 ports, so I had to go w/ firewire since USB 1.0 is dog-slow. Many of the complete external HD's that had these features were quite expensive. I had a free hookup to a 300 GB Maxtor, so I decided to go with an enclosure instead.I read good reviews on this unit, so purchased it and am quite pleased. The noisy fan reviews on the units with fans scared me away from those. This aluminum unit that dissipates heat much like a heat sync seemed like a much better alternative.The unit comes well packaged and includes simple and easy to follow instructions, a nice power cord that has a regular plug at the end (not one of those big power block jobbies), a USB cord, a firewire code, a little bracket so you can stand it upright and software (which I didn't have to use w/ XP SP2).Simply unscrew the round thumbscrews on the top, connect the IDE and power cables, plop in your 3.5 HD, screw in two phillips counter-sunk screws from the bottom, re-attach the top cover, connect the cords and you're good to go. One minor complaint in this area; when you're screwing in the HD and you have the top cover off the meshed light bar pieces have a tendency to slip out of their slots so you have to be a little careful. Once you get the top cover on they are securely in place.Once connected you have to go into computer manager where you can create a partition and format the drive (if it's a new one of course). It won't show up as a drive letter until you do this.The unit has a power switch on the back that you need to flip on and off when you want the HD to be on or off. The blue light looks pretty slick. It stays on at full brightness when the HD is idle, then during activity it dims. The aluminum case gets warm, which leads me to believe it's doing a good job of dissipating the heat from the HD. A nice enhancement, which I'm not even sure if it's possible, would be for the unit to sense when the PC turns on and off, and then it would turn itself on and off accordingly. This way you wouldn't have to mess w/ the on/off switch on the back of it.Overall I think it's an excellent unit. Well worth the money.
For the price, you absolutely cannot get more storage in a more protected flash drive! I an a teacher and keep all my documents and files on this to keep with me when I move from room to room. It is easy and doesn't lose files even when washed! I am ordering another to keep as backup, and may order an even dozen to give to friends and colleagues!
I don't really write reviews on Amazon, but I felt like I should write a review about this item. My old trimmer broke, so I purchased this trimmer. Now I am so happy that my old trimmer broke because this one is so much better! I am very very satisfied about this item, and I would recommend this to anyone.
Length:: 1:34 MinsFor my Canon G10 - it shows how well it fits an extra battery, the battery charger, and an extra memory card! **Note: The case also comes with a carrying strap, but I don't use it so you don't see it in the video (: **
On a 1 to 10 scale this gets an 8.The Good:The programming function on the computer is really very good. A bit complicated to make some changes but the fact that the thing could be programmed to do some very complicated switching without advanced user knowelege was impressive. My setup is a bit odd too, TWO DVR's, + DVD, + Network media player + surround sound receiver.The rechargable battery and charging cradleThe fact that the thing is motion sensitive (grab it and it lights up)IR signal works from across roomKnows ir commands or a heck of a lot of products, not just the common commands but the ones for the actual device. When I used previous multi-remotes they would be missing a few critical commands for certain devices I owned.I really like the way the system is layed out. Smart activity oriented.The Not so GoodOccasionally things get out of sync - the help menu won't allways fi it, but this is not a big problem, because you can hit the shut down button and restart the process, or access devices individually.My Set top box is also a DVR (Motorola cable box with DVR. ). While the remote affords easy control of my replay tv box the cable box's DVR function has to be acessed by a command that is buried 4 screens into the device menus. This function should be on the main screen of the system when I am watching my set top box.Conclusion:This device is a solid 8, which puts it way above the compitition. I suspect that with a little tweeking I could get the DVR function moved to the main screen on the remote. This review is from the perspective of what the average consumer may be able to accomplish.
This is not a good choice of cable for anything - I could not get about 720p resolution from connecting it to a PS3 and then when I swaped it for the HDMI I had connected to my DVR, all I got was mostly static - this item was returned! Do not waste your time in buying this.
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.
Microsoft usually makes good products and this is no different. My computer recognized it right away and I'm using it now.
I have been on a neverending quest for earbuds since I purchased my iPod. I don't know if my ears are weird or what, but all the ones I have tried before (the Apple ones being the worst) fall out of my ears very easily. I would be sitting at my desk, simply typing, and before I knew it the earbud would just slide out of my ear. It is so annoying to be constantly pushing earbuds back into your ear all day long. After searching high and low, and spending more money than I thought I ever would on various headphones and earbuds, I found the Sennheiser MX55V Stereo Headphones w/ Twist-to-fit System & Volume Control.These headphones have been a godsend! They fit in my ear and they stay put! I seriously thought it just wasn't possible, but these do. Now, I only gave them 4 stars because after extended wearing my ears are sore afterwards. They take some time to get used to and you have to try different 'positions' to get the fit that suits you best. I wasn't sure how to wear them when I first got them either, they should come with more detailed instructions. So, there is a little pieace over the actual speaker- this piece wedges in and holds the headphones in place. This is where the 'soreness' comes in. My ears, and probably most people's ears are not used to having something in that area of the ear, so, like I said earlier, they take some time to get used do.But the bottom line is that these work great. They have NOT FALLEN OUT ONCE! The difference between this model and the green MX75 (besides 20$) is that the MX75s are sweat resistant. It looks like they come with same items and are almost the same headphone.FYI- both the MX55V & the MX75 come with different pads & fittings to ensure they fit your ear perfectly. I did have to change from the pad it came with to the smallest one.Also, I LOVE the volume control. Basically about midway down the wire there is a small piece with a cool looking slider. The slider allows you to lower or raise the volume (not fully but within a certain range of the volume you previously set). This is great, because I do not have to fumble for my iPod in my pocket (or worse remove the earbud) when someone at work asks me a question, now I can just use the slider to lower the volume. The sound is good on these I have no complaints, but I am no audiophile either. If you have read this far into the review then I assume you are serious about buying these- and you should. If you have tried all the rest and are now ready to get a pair that truly fit, then buy these! Just remember, they take a couple days to get used to, so do NOT give up on these guys. Seriously, the best thing to do is play around with them and find what works for you- that's what is great about these customizable headphones!
We've had the Aquos TV for a few weeks at this date and are very happy with the picture quality for standard DirecTV, DVD, and PC viewing. We have not upgraded to an HD feed yet, but we were honestly surprised by the improved picture of standard DirecTV versus our previous television (standard CRT).Pluses:1) We have found the A/V box design to be great for hiding all the input cables.2) Sharp offers a couple of different stretch modes to choose from.3) There are 6 input sources and ability to assign custom names to each.4) The unit remembers the volume, stretch, and picture settings for each input source. Sounds like a small thing but it is really appreciated by us.5) The Sharp menus and remote are nicely designed.6) Speakers sound good for listening to regular content.7) TV outputs for video capture.8) Aesthetically pleasing.9) Vivid pictures!10) The stand allows the screen to swivel and pivot for optimum positioning. The degrees of rotational are small but effective.11) Works very well for PC viewing.12) Placement of the control buttons on top of the panel work nice for us.Minuses:1) Only one S-Video input and it is on the front of the A/V box. Won't be an issue after we upgrade our DirecTV receiver but it seems like an oversight not to include one s-Video input on the back of the A/V box.2) 1080p support is questionable. This may be an issue in the future as true 1080 becomes widely available. Perhaps the A/V box can be upgraded.3) Expensive. We originally wanted a 37" TV but could not justify the price. However, we were so pleased with all the features mentioned above that we went with the smaller 32" versus other less expensive products.4) We are not using all input sources, it would be nice if we could disable the unused inputs so they would not appear in the menu.5) Faint fan noise in the A/V box (this is probably a nit, it's only detectable if TV is muted).Thanks to all the previous reviewers on this product and other products. The customer feedback really helped us make and informed decision. It can get confusing with all the different display technologies available. Also, some products have known defects that you will only learn about from internet research.
From the description, this printer adapter sounded like it would work. However, I was wrong. Probably my fault but be careful to make sure your system is compatible before purchasing. Good news is, Amazon made it easy to return.
excellent SD card..i use it with my canon xsi. i am very glad to have bought this one as compared to the regular SD and the extreme II, this performs really well. thank you amazon for a 1 day delivery (with free shipping!!)
Bought battery in November and still have no problems. I couldn't beat the price and can't understand the other bad reviews. Maybe I am just lucky.
Sonnet's USB solution is a generic 32-bit PCI card that utilizes the NEC chipset, which seems to be a little more stable than some of the other manufacturers out there. Windows recognizes the card right away and has it installed and running in a matter of seconds. 4 USB ports external and one internal. The only thing that would have made this card perfect would be to have a header instead of a "A" jack for the internal connection.If you're looking for a USB card with a the NEC chipset, and a mask color that's going to look like the picture (the royal purple of these cards looks good in a windowed case) then this is the card for you.
So I looked online for HMDI cables that were inexpensive and I found these. Many other reviews gave them a 4 or 5 and their price was extremely cheap. I couldn't say no to that. I bought three of them. I hooked one up to my Xbox 360, one to my cable box, and one to my LG Blu-ray DVD player. I went ahead and tried out the Blu-ray quality of my DVD player by watching Green Lantern (extended version of course). The first time I put it in and watched, my TV decided to have a digital seizure. The picture kept on blinking in and out and it cut out the sound from time to time. I thought at first, it might be the cable being bad. I looked at my instruction manual for the DVD player and it said to turn on the TV for about 30 seconds and then turn on the player. I guess the cable needed to "warm up". So I did that, and what do you know. Everything seemed fine. I got a beautiful picture, and some amazing sound. A little to good, I was worried my downstairs neighbor would be coming up to complain. About 20 to 30 minutes in the movie, for some strange reason, the sound killed out again. I'm not sure why. It could be due to the cable so I'm going to experiment with a more expensive cable to see if there is a difference. I give this cable a rating of 4 because of my issues above. It is not the greatest of cables, but it will do its job.
If you're used to buying $10 earbuds, these might seem exorbitantly priced. However, if you appreciate quality sound, you won't be disappointed. They sound great and are very sturdy. Much more durable than the Bose headphones in the same range.The spiral cord and screw-in 1/4 adapter are a nice plus.I use them for mixing audio and video and have been very happy with the results. They are also pretty comfortable to wear. A big issue for long sessions.
Bought this product to record lectures in class and have to say it works very well. The recorder is very easy to use and even picks up speakers in a large lecture hall when sitting near the back (although also picks up some misc noise). Highly recommend!
I uses this item with my D70 to convert rectangular to circular eyepiece. So, I can use a round eyecup for my camera.My previous one was broken ,so be careful, don't remove very often because it's easily to crack.The price is fair enough, but with the shipment fee is painful.
i use a dell computer, and a sony DRU-530A burner. great price, burns fast, and the disks look nice as well. 5 stars, its worth it.
No complaints at all. Compact, seem well-constructed and the viewing range/focus is pretty great. Will see how they perform while attending my music festival.
I can't believe this HDMI CABLE. Cost me $2 and they work like the $49.99 cables that best buy attempts to sell people. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND PURCHASE THESE HDMI CORDS.
This is my first set of cans. I am very pleased with it. The response is very good and I could hear instruments playing that I did not hear before (This is in classical). DVDs also sound very good.The finish is not something to be happy about. The foam pads are bit hard and its difficult to keep it on for more than 3 hours at a time.They do not cup around the ear as a result ambient sound creeps in quite a lot. Just a cup around the ear would help a lot of external sound to be eliminated without needing noise reduction h/w.On the whole, I am pleased with the product and it performs as advertised.
Why in the world would a person pay $30-$150 for an HDMI cable at any retail store? The more cutting question is how those retailers can sleep at night charging those kind of prices.Its digital, not analog. It either works or it doesn't.These cables work. Seem sturdy. Enough said.
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.
I gave this as a last minute gift to someone. It was their birthday when I bought it, and because of this service, my buddy had his present on his birthday. Thanks!
Overall I really like this picture frame. The picture is crisp, the menus are easy to use and setup is a breeze. I have only only 1 complaint. When creating a slide show, the source can be the frame's memory or a card (CF or SD) - not both! If choosing the card for the slide show, the pictures can not be rotated to the correct orientation at display time. I have had to go back thru my library and create "turned" copies of photos just for this frame.
This backpack is great. It is the only laptop backpack I could find that was big enough to hold my computer, cooling fan, scanner, school books, and more. It has very comfortable straps for heavy loads and seems to be well-constructed. Targus also allows you to register your product on their website so if this thing starts falling apart prematurely I'll be getting ahold of them but I dont' think it will. I am very pleased with this backpack. Just what I needed.
I bought it off Amazon Market with a great discount. The ink work well, just ask described. Even with the online price, this is still more worth it than in-store prices.
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.
Use this on just about every job I do. Pro quality and warranty. Anyone in video production without these are missing something. Earpads are the pleather material you're used to FYI
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.
Preface: This is for the cartridge sold by "ECoolMart", the sellers seem to change for these items on a daily basis...Installed the toner cartridge and immediately the printer display reads "10.00.00 Supplies Memory Error". Either the memory chip is defective or not programmed properly -- as a result it is identified as a Non-HP cartridge (just like the third party cartridges used to do 10 years ago...). Every other third party cartridge I've used these days (and we use one every couple of months) has had a memory chip that has been programmed properly to fool the printer into thinking that a genuine HP cart is installed -- but not this one. As a result, a number of the printer's features (such as economode[who cares] and the ability to track how many pages remain on the cartridge [essential]) do not work.The box says "New" in several places on it, but the cartridge had tape residue in several places from pull tapes from the previous users, obviously a remanufactured cartridge.Finally, and most importantly, the print was terrible -- much lighter than the almost used-up cartridge that it was replacing, which had printed 13,000 pages already...Back it goes -- Five stars to Amazon for an easy return process (quicker and easier than the time it took to write this review).
INSTALLATION:- Very easy installation.- I knew this before I bought it but just in case you didn't realize, I want to point out that you need to make sure that you have an ethernet port available in your DSL/cable modem.WORKING:- Broadcast quality highly depends on your Internet upload bandwith. So if you're watching the slingbox client within your home intranet, it will work fairly good but outside your home network will depend on your upload capacity (and of course also your download bandwith wherever you're running the slingbox client but I'll assume that you have a better download capacity since this is the most normal situation).You can see the broadcasting speed rate in the slingbox client. I have ATT DSL and 512Kb upload bandwith and most of the times the slingbox client would show a speed of 200ish, close to 300Kb. Less times than more, the slingbox would go up to (or close) to 400Kb. (All the time with the network totally dedicated to my slingbox).The slingbox client can communicate with the slinbox box and will manage any bandwith rate automatically (you can also tweak the settings manually if you feel confident) allowing for a smooth broadcast but it will be losing quality (it will get fuzzier) if the upload is not good enough.In my case, watching soccer was not acceptable between 200-300Kb (you couldn't clearly see what the players where doing with the ball, it was all fuzzy) and it was better at 400Kb speed rates, still fuzzy unless they would zoom in (replays) but you could follow the game although you could barely recognize the players.Watching TV shows/series is a different story, normally action is slow and they have close takes of the actors so I think even at lower upload rates is acceptable.In any case, the quality is not close to TV quality at all but closer to YouTube quality.Changing channels and using my DVR remotely was very easy and the slingbox client shows an exact picture of what my DVR remote looks like so I only have to press the buttons as if I was holding it in front of my TV. This is a very cool feature and from what I could see they support almost everything out there from Dish to Directv to Tivo, cable, etc.Cheers.= J =
I've had mine almost four years... not one problem including battery consumption.It's comfortable to use for hours at a time, it's never been on a mouse pad, and the price is right.I've even purchased a secound as a back-up for the eventual day when the only moving part, the scrole wheel, goes "Putzz". That should tell you why I would recomend this to anyone.
You can get a way better image through HDMI ports. However this picture does come up very good, it is just not the best.
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 may be a good lens, however I wouldnt know since it does not fit a canon kit lens or 50mm lens as stated IN THE TITLE!! It is very misleading that it specifically says it will fits canons. Buyers BEWARE. Amazon would not let me return this gift since it was purchased from a seller. Very unhappy. It wasnt even the one pictured, as the lens I recieved was a brassy color, not black like the pic. I cant belive that a seller would mislead customers like that.
I bought this HDMI cable for my boyfriend after we bought an HDtv. Before the cable, we were amazed at the graphics of his PlayStation2. After the cable we are blown away with the graphics! There is such a noticeable difference in the quality! The cable even enabled him to play a Japanese game for PS2 that was not compatible before the HDMI cable. The price is right. The product does its job.
Very attractive. Can accomodate two weapons easily, plus ammo and mags. Few cases like this have wheels for easy transport.Additionally the waterproof and air tight feature are a plus, unlike others advertized.
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'm not too finicky about mp3 players. I can live without on the fly playlists or video playback (which the H340 CAN do; but I don't think it's worth it). The fact that it doesn't really shuffle through ALL your mp3 files is pretty annoying. It can display pictures (quite poorly), but I hardly use it for that. The USB-OTG port is useless, and the radio and recording features are nice but unnecessary to me.Nope, I only use it for one thing only: playing mp3s. I use the unit with Sharp HP-MD33S ear buds (from Audio Cubes), and I love it. It's been working just fine for about 1 year now. I have also used this unit just as an external, portable hard drive with no problems (btw. my iMac at work and the PCs at home). I don't hate iPods or anything; but I think having to use Apple's proprietary hardware/software combo is not ideal, for me at least. I'd rather just drag and drop...
very good color saturation cheaper than any box store, very close to sony picture quality
This item came ontime and worked prefectly. Much cheaper than the other source where we purchased the other one.
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.
Performs easily and accurately. Saved us several times in our travels to destinations we were not sure how to get to them.
I had read the negative reviews that complained of this product ceasing to work shortly after receiving it, but figured I would roll the dice because the price was so good and I knew I could return it if it didn't work. Well folks, it didn't. It played for about 30 seconds and then quit. If I turned it off and then turned it back on, it would play for about five seconds before quitting. If I left it off for a long time, it would return to playing for 30 seconds before quitting. Really weird. I can't imagine what would make it do this. Regardless, I've returned it to Amazon, who also paid for the shipping.I gave it two stars because it sounded fine while it worked. If you get lucky and get one that works, you will probably like this product. But if I were Amazon, I'd drop it to avoid all of the additional shipping charges for returns.
We took these radios to Disneyworld, and they worked great. My friends had cheaper models, with less codes, and their radios were awful in comparison. While they had to listen to Everybody;s transmissions, we were tuned in to our two radios only, like a private line, clear and easy to hear. However, when we tried to call and hear messages from our friends, I did have to deactivate the squelch (to get it back to the basic channel, without subcodes and digital subcodes), and I heard Everyone's transmissions as well, and that quality was substantially lower. Since the trip, I have sent the radios with kids on bike rides, and used them while shopping, to speed things up by sending the kids off for a loaf of bread or gallon of milk, and meet me at aisle 5. Works great.
I love it. It is THE case to have when flying.However, the 1750 will not fit in all trunks. I think your best best it to meausre your trunk and weapons you plan to put inside. Then go to the box stores and put your hands on the 1700, 1720 and 1750.The foam cutting is tedious, but having a custom cut (for more mags, bolts, and other equipmetn) is worth it. I used the electric knife as seen on youtube and other forums, however I think the hot wire cutter is probably the way to go.
Speakers sounded clear with deep bass.Blew tweeter before first year was up ,have a relativly high powered system (within rec specs).After placing order 4 months ago I am still waiting for part from jbl.Owned several types of jbl's including L100Ts and s -412's and loved them all.FOLLOW UP-for do it your selfers when ordering a replacement part from jbl a copy of the reciept is needed.after misunderstanding on my part cleared up customer service was outstanding.
I configured and installed LIRC for Ubuntu to use this with mythTV. It works perfectly. However, installing LIRC and configuring it is not that easy for someone not used to Ubuntu/Other linux. But once done, it works perfectly.
I like everything about these headphones except that the stitching is starting to come out a little & they are a month old. Real Nice. Other than that, they are good.
This USB Flash Drive transfer files faster than what I was expecting, has a strong built, and is small. It is not less than 3 mm thin (the Flash Drives that are ultra-thin don't come with an USB port protector... meaning it cann't be used safely as a keychain; the best way not to lose it). At this price range 1 GB is preferable (at least for me) than a "wow factor".It replaced my old 128 MB Data Traveler (I) that will be used from now on by my sister.
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?
I needed the cable for my DVD player and it was the best price. Item came quick...no complaints!
This product works great with my Sportser 5, though it is not listed here as being made for this model. No problems with setup. I did not crack the instructions. Just hook up all the wires and you're good to go!
just wonderful!!! perform very well, quality is excellent, i am so happy with the purchase. i have to record about 20 h/week, so batteries last for weeks...this is the only thing that I would've changed. i transfer file to my ipod and listen to lectures in the mp3 format whenever i want. Thanks!
I purchased this modem for two reasons;1) the price2) the small form factorFor the money, I don't think this unit can be beat. Mine has worked flawlessly on both Cox.net and Time Warner Road Runner cable services.
Hooked it up and it works like a charm. Handles just like more expensive cables I've had, and was quite a bit cheaper.If it was in a spot where I needed to mess with it regularly, I might go for a more expensive cable just because it may not handle as much repetitive flexing as more expensive cables, but for situations in which you're never moving it, it works great.
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!
Even though I have only had my JVC GR-D370 MiniDV Camcorder only a short time and I am 77 years old, I have found getting to know and use my new JVC camcorder has been quite easy as it seems to be very user friendly. Sincerely Joseph Ellsworth
My husband and I purchased this player a couple of years ago, and it has given us flawless performances ever since then. The one drawback is that it won't play CD's that one would make from a computer. Our daughter made us a CD and it will only play in the car. We don't usually have a need for this, though, as our entire collection of CDs are purchased from the store or online. We have really enjoyed this player, and the picture and sound quality is supurb.
This thing is sweeeet!!For the price you can't beat the Canon A40. Sure it's a 2MP camera but holy smokes folks! Look at what you get..Tons of manual features such as f-stop tweaking and 3X optical zoom, sepia, B&W;, AE/AF, 1.5" Sony display, program and full auto modes as well. It has great looks, positive feedback and total functionality. It performs and looks like a real down to business camera...not like those other chic lookin' wannabe, thin style digital cameras out there.I have looked at all the ~2.0 megapixel cameras available for the past year. I decided to buy Canon as the leader in digital photography. Prices recently dropped for the A40. I told myself one year ago that I would buy a digital camera when the 2MP's hit three hundred dollars. After all the haggling with the sales person for additional accessories was over, I ran out of the [store's] doors. Also picked up a SanDisk 128MB CompactFlash card at [local store]. I am going to invest in a premium leather case soon and will probably look at waterproof hard cases to protect my investment. When 4MP cameras with the same features drop to under three hundred dollars. in the future then I will make my next Canon purchase. I believe from reading other peoples testimonies that this camera is definitely worth your hard earned cash...It's a Canon!
Needed to replace a broken card reader and this one fit the bill! It works great!
QUICK AND EASY ORDERING INSTANT CODE VERY HAPPY CHILD!! DID NOT HAVE TO LEAVE HOME OR WAIT FOR MAIL GREAT
This printer has worked well for me for almost a year now. I'm a fan of Epson and do like this printer. BUT, there is a known design flaw that causes this printer to stop printing after nearly a year of use. The lines and/or heads get clogged with ink, even after multiple "Print Head Cleaning" processes are followed. Do a search on "Epson CX4600 blank pages" and you'll see. It's at the point where Epson corporate is replacing these free of charge with newer CX4800 models.Epson Customer Service handled my complaint well and is replacing my printer, but do yourself a favor...do not buy this model.
I purchased the 3420 originally in March 2003. It broke in June 2003 - luckily within the 90 day warranty. HP Shipped my a refurbished 3420 and that just November 17th - outside of the 90 day warranty for the refurbished printer. There is a plastic piece that connects the printer cartridge to the belt - this is what broke in both printers. I received no compensation for the 2nd printer breaking down, and HP really had nothing to say. I do not recommend you purchasing this printer. Spend a little more money and purchase anything other than an HP!
I have only used this a couple of times so I do not know how valuable my opinion is. I am usig it with an HD-SR12. It has worked great for my needs. I record my son's sporting events, etc. It seemd to do a great job. I do not think you could ask for much more considering the price.
I just received my CT12 yesterday, and used it for several hours today so I wanted to give my review now. I charged it overnight, plugged it into a phone jack and away I went. I did not have to do any adjustments, it worked perfectly from the start. I like the over-the-head setup better than the over-the-ear just because the latter seems a bit heavy, so it's nice that both are provided. I was comfortable wearing it all day. I walked around the house making calls, and answering them. I found the remote unit to be very handy - I would dial a call then clip it to my shirt neckline. I like the caller-id feature, too. As for clarity, I asked several people how clear my voice sounded and they said it was very good. I was able to hear as well as on a handset. Obviously I haven't used all the features yet, but I've used all those that are really important to me. I asked Plantronics about the complaints about the plastic piece on the headset breaking and they said they have modified it so it won't break. We'll see.UPDATE Jan. 23, 2005 - I've had my CT12 for 5 months now and still love it. I use it for 3-5 hours almost every day. The range is as great I would want it to be, it's very comfortable, and I can move around with it. When I'm expecting a call I don't want to miss I just put the dialer in my pocket and I can do anything around the house. I don't use the belt clip anymore as it is too loose most of the time, but I don't need it. I did have a problem after a while with the connection from the headseat to the dialer but sent it back to Plantronics and they sent me a new one very quickly.UPDATE Aug. 28, 2010 - Pretty fantastic little phone. I got in in Aug. 2004 and except for an early problem with the connection (for which Plantronics quickly sent me a replacement) I have not had a single problem with it and it's still going strong. After 6 years of daily use, sometimes for several hours, that's pretty fantastic.Update June 28,2012 - Still going strong, except that I had to finally get a new battery - after nearly 8 years the old battery wouldn't hold a charge for long. I still use it nearly every day, often for several hours.Disclosure: in 1981 and 1982 while getting my computer science degree I had an internship with Plantronics, really nice people and company.
Although I have only recently bought this product, I have so far been really pleased by my decision to buy this sleeve compared to the others available in the market.- Provides nice padding for my Macbook.- The fit is snug and the Macbook fits just right.- One of the most appealing and a must feature which you all will appreciate is the extra protection on the inside to protect from the zipper - A thoughtful touch that shows that the company in question has really thought over its product.I checked out the Apple store and other electronic stores for various sleeves before opting for this sleeve from Amazon.I would give this sleeve the thumbs up.
this is a great product and can be hooked into other headsets linesA++++++++++++++++++++++
I recently bought my second diNovo Edge. The first one finally died following more than four years of daily abuse from an audio hobbyist and general tech enthusiast.I love the customization potential. Understanding your workflow is key to maximizing the power of this keyboard. If you interact with a variety of tech tools (software, web apps, scripting environments, et al.) than this device can definitely increase your production efficiency with the ability to create custom menus and assign custom/niche functions quickly and easily.The response of the PerfectStroke key system is effortless, but after extended periods the aluminum frame can be slightly uncomfortable as it is rather short under the wrists. I would still recommend a wrist support pad in front of the frame for anyone required to do a high volume of typing every day and prefers to type on a desk (I generally keep my keyboard in my lap).Charge time could not be better. When I get a battery warning (once every other week or so), I just charge it up over a break and it's back in business.As a hobbyist audio engineer, the scrolling functions on the touchdisc work as a great substitute for a scrub wheel on a true control surface, and the four custom buttons can come in very handy if you need to perform repetitive tasks (render queuing, track I/O assignments, etc.)That said, the touchdisc isn't for everyone. If you prefer a mouse over more modern laptop touchpads, you may not use it and lose out on some of the overall value of the keyboard.My only true gripe is the lack of a 10-key built in given the price. The position of the volume control (which I almost never use, surprisingly) would appear part of the reason for no 10-key :(I had no second thoughts of buying a replacement product, especially since the price has significantly dropped from when I initially purchased one (was in the $200-250 price point a few years ago).Overall, great product. Go get one.
I had difficulty finding the right bag for a 17" laptop. I have owned this bag for almost a year. So far, it has held up very well. I would have given it 5 stars, however, the zipper pulls are quite flimsy and I had to repair one within the first few weeks. Since then it has held up quite nicely.
Went to the store, all the good ones gone. Two stacks of different ones. This product had a big stack. I guess no one wanted it. I found out why.Great picture, good sound. 5 DVD's is nice. It worked, generally out of the box.But I returned it because it would not play my home DVD-R DVD discs properly. It would stutter, sound would go out of sync. Yech.I would pass on this player.ALWAYS read reviews before you buy. I just bought it because it was the only 1080P there at the store. Big mistake.
Hi All,I bought these speakers (1 pair at first) to test installation into my 2006 Acura MDX Front doors. My car has the factory head unit with bose system. The bose speakers are muddy at best...and I really wanted more.The speakers come with brackets and or can be dropped into existing spaces in your car. I did not need the brackets.but i did need to drill a few holes to mount the speaker. All mounting hardware is included...clips, screws, etc. I of course did not need the grilles since my car has its own....There is a little button on the tweeter that allows you to select a +3db gain for highs.....which is AWESOME if you need/like more highs. I set mine at 0db since I was quite satisfied. The tweeter can also be turned so that if you are mounting at the floor level you can point the sound up towards your ears.They sound GREAT and thus a 2nd pair is on its way for the back doors....Amazon has one of the lowest prices and thus its a no brainer to buy through them....
At first the speakers did not seem as impressive as the 6 x 9 speaker that I recieved from the same dealer. The magnet structure is not that huge but the tweeter is a good size and has it's own crossover. I am powering the speakers with about 25 true RMS from an ALPINE MPR-F240 amp. The speakers sound great. The speakers put out some awsome highs and mids. The lows are ok but I have heard better from a 6.5 speaker. You will not need to install another set of tweeters with these speakers but an aditional subwoffer will help with the lows. The speakers sound clear and have good volume. A lttle mre RMS might bring the speakers out more but I wouldn't feed more than 50 true RMS through them. I am very happy with the purchase. On a budget or not, you can't go wrong with these speakers.
I own this drive for 2 years, but recently it broke my 5 diskes. I know anorther drive is with same problem.So basically it only last 1-2 years.You can buy a more space usb memory for same price.
Sony ICF-S79V Weather Band Shower RadioThis radio has a good form and great reception. Using my shower time to catch up with the news is a great help to my busy life.
They say about the Secret History, Ms. Tartt's previous book, that if you can get through the first two-thirds, the rest is fantastic... and so it was. About The Little Friend they can say, if you can get through the book, you've read a crappy book. Although the character development was wonderful, and the descriptions of a dysfunctional southern family provided a lot of insights into human behavior and attitudes, I got to the end of the book asking myself if they publisher had neglected the last pages that would have provided a point to the book. It could have been a good mystery, but then, the mystery is never solved, and the reader is left wondering, "so what?"
While not the top of the line, it more than does the job for a reasonably priced flat panel monitor. Crisp definition - easy plug and play set up - no problems whatsoever with Windows XP compatibility. Don't be fooled into thinking you have to pay more for the convenience of a flat panel. We've had it since Christmas of 2001 &amp; use it for surfing, game playing, photo editing, &amp; word processing, and we've been pleased on all counts. - 1 caveat: we had to download the user manual from Envision's site.
Just put it in & follow directions on the screen. Couldn't be any easier to use & results were great.
I bought this hoping to extend our wi-fi to users in a temp office across the hall. After trying to get this set up for 45 min I finally got it configured and it started to cause massive IP conflicts on my network. I opened a chat window with their tech support from the website and the tech rep's first suggestion was that I power cycle my network! After 3 more chat sessions and no result I finally got a call back from a senior tech who had me upgrade the firmware. That still did not fix my problem so now I have to find another range expander.
The only good thing about this camera was that I didn't waste much money on an unused gift!
This is a super quality case for the price. It is an almost perfect, although somewhat tight, fit for my iPod. The only problem is that the straight plug makes it impossible to completely zip the case closed while listening. For 1/3 the price of a case made specifically for the iPod it is the best deal going.
The Canon xti 10.1mp is easy to use, lenes from my canon rebel 35 mm camera interchange nicely.
This lens makes great pictures. There's no doubt about that. But what is in doubt is how long it will make those great pictures.I bought this lens, and as soon as it was out of warranty, the autofocus failed. I took it in and had it repaired (at about half the original cost of the lens) and a few months later the AF failed again.I researched this issue, and it turns out many people have experienced the exact same problem.This lens does not have an UltraSonic Motor, as Canon would like you to believe. The word they glaze over is "MICRO". It is a MICRO USM lens.What does this mean? It means that while the autofocus is fast and quiet, and it has full-time manual focus, the motor is actually made of PLASTIC and is prone to wearing out VERY QUICKLY.So, if you plan on buying this lens and not using it, by all means, buy away. But if you plan on actually shooting with it, I'd recommend saving for the EF 50mm f/1.2 L, or (more realistically) a50mm f/1.8. That lens is a quarter the cost of the f/1.4 and 80% of the optical quality.
The service from amazon was great!The lens does everything I expected. Takes great pics
Even though the topos maps are dated, this is an excellent product. It allows you to mark 'waypoints' do real time GPS tracking and moves quickly from map to map. Just remember that when you move so far you may have to change CD's, but that is not an issue unless you are working near the cutoff point.Overall, very pleased and use them a lot.
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 loved this PSA player, and then it stopped working two weeks after I received it. The computer software could not recognize the player and made changing the music impossible. Also, the player stopped working. I found out, dealing with Sonic Blue customer service is a NIGHTMARE. It looks as if I MAY get a new player 1 to 1.5 months after I returned it due to lack of stock on their part. The player itself was sleek, and easy to use, buteats batteries fast. Rechargeables are needed to make it cost effective. All in all, the player is a good design, Sonis Blue and their warranty/customer service get a zero for their help and support.
I was a bit skeptical about purcahsing a wireless router. But we needed it in our two computer home and I did not want wires running down the hallway. I am very satisfied and have had no problems.
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.
I am using this tape adapter with my I-pod Nano and it really works great. There is no sound distortion at all. Simple plug and play and now I can take my I-pod with me for long trips.
This is my third APC unit. My previous two units are still running, with new batteries, without problems. I think having a UPS/power conditioner on my computers is the main reason I haven't had a hardware based computer failure since the early 90's. I use my machine 10-12 hours per day.
My 6 year old son loves this camera. He has been interested in taking pictures for a while, but we only let him use our good digital camera under close supervision. This camera gives him everything he wants, including videos and picture manipulations (like frames, stamps, distortions, and animations). The camera is very durable, and he takes it with him everywhere. The one thing I would recommend to everyone is purchasing an SD card to go along with this camera. The SD card makes the picture and video storage permanent compared to the on-board memory.
I bought this scanner for a bunch of old slides my grandma has from the 40's until about the mid 80's. It works great, I'm happy with the results. I'm using it under Linux. I purchased Vuescan for the software. Nothing bad to say.
The 'content filter' is a useless string match within URLs and does not work for IP addresses. The FM114P does not work when connected to a micro repeater, support is not existent and my box died after only 2 month.
I put my computer, external hard drive, scanner, and miscellaneous odds & ends in the case and still had plenty of room to spare. The only problem is that with putting all my stuff in it, it was very heavy. I am glad it has wheels!
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
I am using 2 Sigma 14mm lenses for time-lapse photography in our earthquake test lab. They provide a view of the entire lab without fisheye distortion. The quality of the images, using Canon 450D cameras is good.I had problems finding 2 of these lenses to purchase, ending up buying the second several months after the first.
I bought it in May 3rd, 2003. It was [money amount]cheaper than the competition (after 2 weeks SanDisk had an offer for just [money amount]more, but...too late), it had a 5 yr warranty and replace program. Sounded good.But...for light use, this might be a nice and cheap card. If you take a lot of pictures, for a long period of time or you shoot rapidly...the card will fail you...when you will not expect it!Mine, after 3 months of very light usage, failed the first moment when I used it for more than 100 photos in one day.Tomorrow, I will contact customer service and require a replacement. [...]I was considering another 512 MB RAM for my laptop, from Viking, but after my experience with this CF...I have doubts and second thoughts...I guess Kingston will get my bussines in the end.
All I can say is I can't believe what I got for what I paid. 25 feet! I would spend a ton of money in the store for this length of cable. The sound is loud, the picture is clear! No complaints. Get it!
Well I don't know how come some people's cyberhome doesn't play or have problems, maybe just bad luck they got defective. I have 2 of them, both of which plays great without any problem. It isn't a fancy dvd player, it is small and portable. Remote is not too easy to use, it is ok. The important thing is, it plays EVERYTHING. I mean if you ever buy asian movies, euro movies or whatever and it is in another region code, this will play it. It plays dvd's vcd's dvd R's etc. Everything you thrwo at it, it will take it. I think you might have to press some button to make it all region but it is easily find on the internet. But I love asian movies and it is great because it allows me to watch them. It is great dvd player for that purpose. If you want a name brand that only plays US dvd's get sony or something. If you want to experience foreign cinema, get this.
I picked up a pair of these to run off of my computer. I'm listening an mp3 on em right now, hooked up to a junk amp meant to power a set of logitec surround speakers and all I can say is wow! Given higher quality power and a better source (dvd audio or CD) it could only get better from here.I've owned piles of really expensive stereo equipment home/auto and have been through about 4 different surround systems for my computer. I can tell you that you can junk the 5.1 or 7.1 computer surround systems. None sound even 1/2 as good a pair of these Polks.One thing you also dont really have to worry about is price. Polk pretty much price fixes everything so the cost here on Amazon is going to be as good as anywhere you look. Free shipping wouldnt hurt either! For a bit over 3 bills you cannot go wrong on a pair.
We play out a lot and cannot always find batteries when we need them.At a gig in Lowell,In.,the ac power adapter was," johnny on the spot,"when the batteries died in our keyboard.We rocked.Essential Ozzy Osbourne
I have now owned this television (Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000) for about two months and feel I have used it enough to write an adequate review. So here it goes:Picture:I have the set hooked up to a HD satellite receiver via a HDMI cable. I must say that HD picture is absolutely amazing. Detail is crisp, and colors are vibrant right out of the box. (I have made minimal setting changes and have found the factory settings to be quite right for me). Sports on the set are fantastic. Even when watching a fast paced hockey game there is no blurring from the quick motion.For non-HD signals, the picture is quite good. I do not yet have a HD or up-conversion player for my DVDs, so I watch all of them in standard def hooked through basic red, yellow, and white AV cables. The picture (like any HD TV playing a non-HD signal) can be grainy when looked at closely, but from my couch it does not look bad at all. Next purchase is the PS3!Sound:Very nice compared to other sets of the similar size. The sound created by the speakers is full and not "tinny" like cheaper sets. For movies and sports I prefer to turn on my stereo system and get much deeper bass and even crisper sound, but I find the sound from the TV very good in most situations.Features:The on screen menus are extremely easy to use and well thought out. Only complaint here is the two HDMI ports. Most comparable sets in this size and price have threeI bought this set to replace a Samsung LNT3253H that I had for about a week. (The set had multiple known audio and video problems right from the box - My fault for not doing enough research before the purchase.) I am very glad to have purchased this set. The extra cost was justified to get a well reviewed set from a reputable brand. Another side note for those doing research: This set along with the Sony Bravia XBR KDL-32XBR4 were the two highest rated 32" sets by Consumers Reports for 2008. I will never go with anything other than Sony again.
While some high end photographers will dispute the optical quality of using a UV protection filter, there is no reason for the common user not to use such a product. These filters provide peace of mind when using your camera lenses in extreme or hazardous environments. This Tiffen filter does the trick, and is replacing my old filter, which got scratched on a rock while backcountry hiking.As a reminder, certain low light or ultra high contrast situations will generate reflective artifacts in your images, so use wisely.
I previously reported some problems encountered in capturing, editing and burning a dvd from my digital video camera. I rated the unit a 2 star at the time, but noted at the end of the review that I was still hopeful. Well, many thanks to HP's email support for helping me work out the various bugs. It took a few reinstallations of the software program, but it seems to working just fine now. My home movie looks and sound good (lots of live music on the dvd), and I am actually quite pleased with the results.
Genuine Canon cartridge. Fast shipping. Works in my Faxphone L90 even though Amazon says it won't. Wish it was less expensive.
I bought this camera for my six-year-old nephew and he couldn't put it down! The quality isn't that great for moving pictures or where there's poor light, but there were so much other great pluses to it. It takes pictures of people with objects like a viking hat; it plays videos; and it's easy to view on a tv or computer.Overall, very kid friendly (even great for older kids) and u don't have to worry about it breaking if it falls.
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.
Spectaculer camera! I recently upgraded from a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 to the Nikon D50, and it was definitely worth the investment. Picture quality is simple wonderful. I chose the D50 over a KonicaMinolta and Canon models in large part because of the very low noise the camera produces even at high ISOs. Noise at high ISOs was a major issue with the Lumix I had previously. I also chose this over the Canon Digital Rebel XT because the Rebel is actually too small. The buttons get crammed and are easly pressed by mistake, and with a good lens (the kit lens for the Rebel isn't too spectacular) the balance of the camera is way off. Neither of these is an issue with the D50. The D50 is very quick to focus in automatic mode, controls are easy to use, shot to shot time is wonderful. Battery life, which often seems to be an issue with digital cameras, is not with the D50. My father has a Canon Digital Rebel, and claims that this camera (the D50) is nicer, and the built in flash especially impressed him. The only thing is that while the two included lenses are quite good, neither makes a good general purpose lens. The 18-55 mm is often too short, and the 55-200mm one is often too long, so you need to swap lenses a lot. That said, this being an SLR, I plan on picking up a third lens in the future that ranges from say 28 mm to 200 or 300 mm.Highly recommended camera!
I need replacement battery for my camrecorder and the price is great and it was just what I need. I thought that I would have to pay a lot more for them.
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.:)
Bought with a linksys router to replace a USR maxg system.A weak substitute, sent back.
I purchased these back in February but not on Amazon due to better price at the time from BH Photo, but purchase was made due to reviews here. I buy a lot of stuffs on Amazon and love this company due to quick and timely delivery with reasonable prices. I love these headphones they sound so clean and you hear sounds you normally don't on other headsets and I got a package deal that came with Pearlstone pads that I have just in case original wears out but original still going strong and shows no wear and tear or the hint of coming off. You hear music how the producers intended you to hear it with no artificial sound just clean accurate sound, no extra bass just clean bass you can off course from another source adjust sound to your liking but I prefer flat clean sound. Now you must wonder then why just 4 stars? Well because now since I purchased these and saw the reviews about the much heated debate of these 7506 vs Sony MDR V6 I had to get one also. I must say after reading and seeing that a lot of people could not tell the difference I had to give it a try since now the Sony V6 has gotten cheaper again that the V6 does sound better due to a cleaner and livelier bass. Yes the V6 does get 5 stars and don't get me wrong these 7506 are excellent and I'm sure a lot of people may prefer the 7506 over the V6 but for me I got to go with the V6 and I bought these 7506 first due to in February the V6 was out of stock everywhere and if it was available the lowest price at the time was $199 and as high as $299 but now that Sony has caught up with production the V6 is back and as low as $75 here on Amazon where as I got mine from Sony (with discount) a little lower. So with the prices for both as cheap as they come and how good they sound just buy both and they still cheaper than Bose or Beats.
It does what it's suppose to do. Good cable. Even greater price! No need to pay more for more expensive cables. I've always bought "cheap" HDMI cables and have never had issues. By cheap I mean the price and not the quality.
This would be ideal for an older XP 32 bit system if you don't want to spend a lot of money. It will also work on newer systems like win 7.Keep in mind, to get the most out of the card you won't want to use an older b / g router, what you really want is to use a newer g / n router. You want to set the card for combo reception, d/g. This can give you a 40% improvement compared to setting it just for g reception. You will not see the full speed of this card until you install a newer router. Also keep in mind that if you are using DSL internet you can't expect a lot of speed either; but that's not the card's fault.I am getting about 11 MBPS actual download speed with a g / n router, and a 54 MBPS transfer rate with five bars of signal. When I tried it with a b / g router I was getting about 6 MBPS. You can see from that, a good newer router really made a difference.The stock antenna lead is short, 24 inches, but that's because at this frequency there is a lot of loss in a long wire. A longer wire would lose a lot of the signal.I also use a Hawking antenna with 6 db gain, if you are not getting five bars of signal, don't expect spectacular speed.Then you have to weigh the advantage of an n wireless adapter, which is much faster (about 6 times faster), but costs twice as much.This would be the choice if you are trying to get the most performance for the least money. I think it's a great card for g 54 speed, which is just about obsolete compared to the n systems. But do you want to spend twice as much on an n system?
I bought 4 of these to replace the ram in a Dell Dimension E510 that had 1 gb of ram. They arrived quickly and were easy to install. Now, the computer runs much faster.
If your looking for a card which can keep up to continious shooting, go somewhere else! These cards are really cheap, but along with being cheap they're just too slow....try something which has a little more speed...ks
This webcam certainly is the best-quality webcam I've used so far. The wide(r) angle lense helps, and the face-tracking feature is kinda cool. (Note that it works best in good lighting, head-on and with a resonably powerful CPU.)The "attachment" mechanism of the flexible arm works pretty well. It at least gives you the ability to position the webcam just about anywhere, including the top of a laptop screen. The downside is a) it's not clipped on, so if you're attaching it to a laptop that you may want to move around while the camera is attached, it may fall off and b) it's pretty large, so sticking it in a bag to go on travel takes up a fair amount of space - not huge, but enough to be a bit inconvenient. You also have to bend the arm a fair bit to have the camera facing far enough down.Speaking of travel-worthiness: this camera does quite well with variable lighting conditions, so it's suitable to use in dingy hotel rooms and weirdly-lit office spaces. There is also a shield that covers the lens, but this is more for ensuring privacy (covering the lens to be sure it's not recording - although a blue light on the camera tells you that as well) rather than protection. The shield is quite loosely attached and does not close tightly over the lens. I wish it did, since this would help protect the lens from dust and scratches when it's in a bag. Having said that, luckily the lens is fairly far recessed, so I've not had any problems with this (yet).The microphone also works quite well and the echo cancellation does its job. It's a real bonus for me since my laptop (like so many others today) doesn't have a built-in microphone anymore, so I only have to attach the webcam and I don't have to fiddle with an extra mic.If these small issues get resolved in a potential follow-up model, I'd give it 5 stars.
These phones are awesome! My only complaint is I was used to a little more bass with a different pair of sony headphones so these were a little getting used to. I feel they deliver waaaaay better sound than my previous headphones. They're not super pricey either. They fold up real nice and the sound output is very clear. I heard things in songs that I never heard before. I use them for recording and I can have them up louder and the mic doesnt pick up the music from the headphones. Love these headphones.
I paid extra for expedited shipping which took longer than promised. The product is fine.
I have used this cable with my original Xbox on a 28" 1080i CRT HDTV, a 26" 720p HDTV, and a 32" 1080p HDTV. I can honestly say that I will never go back to using the original yellow composite cable, which only carries 480i. The only game I've tried is Halo 2, which runs at 480p with these cables. It looks phenomenally better, even on the 1080p HDTV.I have also used it with XBMC running at 720p, and it looks crystal clear. If you have an EDTV (480p) or HDTV (720p or 1080p) this cable is totally, totally, totally worth it. Just be aware that not all Xbox games support 480p: Halo 2 does, but Splinter Cell only supports 480i, so you won't see much of a difference there. The Xbox dashboard itself only supports 480i. Check the back of each game. Like I said, Halo 2 and XBMC look awesome.
No problems with this product. I'm using it to connect my downstairs office to the rest of my network without having to string cables down the side of my house. You can plug a switch into the ethernet port and connect as many computers as you'd like (but the unit itself only has 1 ethernet port).Just be aware that Linksys requires you to use the username "admin" to log in to the administrative portion of the unit, while their previous units required the username to be blank.
I purchased the subwoofer through Amazon after extensive research over the internet. I paid less and got more. The subwoofer arrived on schedule.Initially, I had problems with hooking it up. I called Velodyne support and they were very helpful in leading me through a root cause analysis. Turns out I had the unit hooked up to the wrong output of my AV receiver. The subwoofer is working great now.
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.
cables are flat but fat. really fat. they blend with my wall paint well though. its all good. gets the 4 star because they are way fatter that what i envisioned.
Recently purchased this stand and have used it at home and on a recent trip to Vegas. It works really well when using FaceTime hands free. On the four hour plane trip, it was simply outstanding. It allows you to place the iPad at multiple viewing angles, and does not slide around on the tray table.For the price, this stand is a no-brainer! Lightweight, sturdy, inexpensive, extremely functional.
I bought this for a gift and was worried that it would not be good because it was so cheap but it works. It is being used to hook up a laptop to the TV. You can't beat the price!
I love this thing. Its portable to backup work, pictures, movies,etc,.. It's like a personal server. I have so many files on there and only occupied 250Gb so far. It's relatively fast, plug & play and the case is vented metal. Highly recommended.
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.
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.
As a wedding photographer, I cannot afford the possibility of a memory card suffering a catastrophic failure. I've used several other brands of cards (not in a commercial sense thankfully) that have failed me. From flat out not being recognized, to images being captures with a 1/4 of the image missing! These were from other "big name" companies. I have never had an issue with a Sandisk card.Transfer times are exceptionally quick, just not through your camera. I didn't think much of an hour for downloading all of the images initially until I got a firewire 800 card readerSandisk Extreme FireWire Reader. My image downloads for that same amount of data takes no more than 5-10 minutes! I literally shaved hours off of my workflow from that one improvement!I had to give the product four stars though as they include what is allegedly great rescue software. Although for those of us with slot loading optical drives (macs), the included mini-disk cannot be used!
This item came in smashed, but it was no hassle at all to return it and get another different unit.
We bought this similar camera three years ago but wanted an upgrade. We are very happy with our purchase!
This printer is good and cheap. The only bad part is that its scanner is a fax-like scanner, which cannot scan books.
Before you shell out big bucks for these, ask yourself if it is really necessary. Because I am a sucker for perfection, I went out and purchased them. Did I see a HUGE improvement in picture quality compared to another brand of component video cable I was using? No. At least not on my 27&quot; SONY WEGA tv. Okay, maybe the black levels are a bit better. I got these because I do believe better cables last a lot longer than cheaper-made ones. In addition, because I have so MANY cables running from my reciever, I figured cables with better jackets and good sheilding should cut back on video interference, producing better quality pictures.
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 spend good money on good cables when needed. But what the others are saying is true, you don't need to go crazy with 6 ft of HDMI. This is a low-power digital signal. The best news is that the cable I received is much nicer than the one pictured. Also I purchased a cable from BJ's while this one was on order (other geeks can relate) and it's the same quality, but that one cost $20.What drives me crazy is sites like Monster make it sound like an HDMI cable won't even support the latest rev. of HDMI unless it's the size of your thumb and costs $100+. That's criminal.
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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 hooked this sub up to an Alpine MRP-M500 and ran it for about 2 hours then it quit. Never heard anything pop or obivously go wrong and checked all the connections and everyhting is fine. Returning this get a Pioneer sub.
Charger is a good deal which also support syncing. It needed to have a sync button though to be a 5.
Since there are still a number of these available used through Amazon Markeplace, I thought I'd add a quick review myself.My parents bought one in about 2004, and apparently used it very little. I inherited it in like new condition. I'm a "moderate-advanced amateur" photographer, own several cameras including a Sony/Minolta DSLR. This camera, as others have noted, takes VERY good pictures and is well made and easy to operate. Many times higher resolution just isn't needed, especially if you do a lot of web photography like I do. Put an upgraded CF card in it (a CF slot instead of SD/XD/whatever are another sign of quality) and you're good for hundreds or even thousands of shots!The only down side is that it *is* slow by today's standards. Its highest ISO is only 200 if I remember correctly (maybe not even that high), and CF write times are a bit on the long side. The proprietary USB/Serial connector is annoying in 2011, the original cable for mine is long gone and you can't use a standard USB cable - which isn't a real big problem since I generally use a card reader anyway.I'd say this camera is much better built, and takes better pictures than most of the sub $100 "blister pack" cameras out there - as long as 2MP is enough resolution.
Pros:Plays WMA and MP3 CDRs.Audio input jack on front of unit.USB jack on front of unit, just plug a jump drive in and it will play your WMAs and MP3s.Lots of nice features.Looks great.Sounds Great.Will accept lots of add-ons like blue tooth phone kits and steering wheel controls.Cons:Display doesn't have enough characters for song titles but it scrolls ok.I have a 2004 Silverado and had to custom make brackets and a face plate because the OEM stereo is larger. I am sure they sell brackets and faceplates somewhere but I didn't want to wait to install :P
My other Power supply was the same one as this and it lasted me for 3 years on a gaming computer that I ran a lot playing games.For those of you who never installed a power supply before, all the cables will be intimidating. But I'll let you in on something to ease your mind. There is basically just 5-6 cables you need to connect to your computer, depending on how many hard drives, dvd drives and graphics cards you have.The power supply seems to have 20 cables coming out of it and you're going to ask yourself, "what have I gotten myself into?"Although there are just 5-6 different cables (some of those cables branch to have 3 plugs that go into the computer) most power supply companies will give you two of each kind of cable. So, when you look at all the cables coming out, you're going to kind of freak. But don't.Most of the cables and plugs, you won't even use. It's normal not to use all of them and I mean, a lot of them.I recommend you get those plastic ties to tie the cables together so you don't have a big cable mess inside your computer tower. Cause although you won't use all the cables, you cannot detach them so they have to stay inside your computer. There is a way to snake the cables off to the side, it's kind of hard to explain, but if you take the whole shell off your computer tower, you can snake the cables over to the right side of the tower's infrastructure and then get the cables you are going to use and ease them through the opening between the motherboard and where the hard drive sits. (for me, there was an opening there) Use the ties to keep it tight and neat. The extra cables you won't use can be tied up with the plastic ties and tucked into the side of the computer outside of where the computer guts are, in the back and to the side of where the mother board sits.I don't know if I'm just making this more confusing for you but with all those cables, if you stuff them into the opening of where all the parts are installed in your computer tower, your computer is not going to have much air flow in it. With out adaquate air flow, your computer can have problems overheating and that's the last thing you want. One of the worst things for a computer is overheating.In any case, I'm happy with this power supply. :D
Plugged it in, and it won't stop beeping. Computer doesn't recognize it. Will update this if I can get it to work, otherwise it's being returned.
I got this because of the low price and I'm not disappointed. Worked as it should when I plugged it in. Quality also appears to be good.
The battery is a perfect replacement for the original. Performance is better than the original when it was new. Finally the Clie can operate on one charge for several days not hours.I did the replacement myself and it was a test of skills. The internal Clie parts are small and delicate. The case screws are very small so preparing a clean work area is necessary. The instructions were clear and important to follow. If you do it yourself, take it slow, look at everything first, take a picture and be careful.The results were well worth the effort.Note: when I first reviewed the specs of the replacement battery to the Clie, there seemed to be some differences which raised doubts about the correctness of the replacement. In the end, all is well.
This little camera was a very wise purchase. .... I used it for the first time today and the photos are clear and bright. Again I say....a very wise purchase decision.
This mouse functions well on a variety of surfaces. It is smaller then a standard mouse but fits well in a female hand for everyday use.
Very easy to appy to screen and fits perfectly. Product performs just as it says in the description. I would buy this product again.
This Motorola SB 5101 Cable Modem replaced my Toshiba 2200. Motorola's Modem is compatible with Cox Communications, and can be upgraded when DOCSIS -3 goes into effect. It is slightly faster than the older modem. It also has a button on top if you wish to leave the computer for a short time and it will go into standby mode. A nice touch. No complaints in two months or so.
Contrary to the other reviews,I didn't have any problems with these headphones. I had them hooked up in a few minutes, it was very simple. The only thing to wait for is the batteries to charge. I walked around the house and outside without any problems and was outside before I had a little distortion, but nothing too major. I wear a size 7 and 3 quarters baseball hat and had no trouble with these fitting my huge head. They are adjustable to somebody much smaller and also much larger than myself. I do think this is a great product considering JVC website has them for 130 bucks and I bought them on Ebay for 18 bucks new in the box. I will be buying these for my friends and family for Christmas, an excellent product.
We've had these for 6 weeks and are very pleased with them. The headphones are definitely more solidly made than the many cheaper models we've tried. Hopefully they'll last longer; they do have a 2 year warranty from Sennheiser (the less expensive ones generally lasted less than 1 year). The sound quality is excellent.While very comfortable, after some time they give the feeling of being confining or hot, probably true for most headphones. The volume control is too sensitive, making it difficult at times to adjust for small gradations. They don't keep out external noise as well as I'd hoped, but they do diminish it significantly. I've not run into any significant problems with interference, static, or noise from the headphones themselves.The "compression" setting (seems similar to "loudness" on stereo systems) is most useful for TV voice listening and for very low volume music. Otherwise, the music seems to have a more natural range without it, and turning the volume up a little will compensate.Overall, we're very please so far and would recommend this product.
I've been a loyal HP customer for years. I have the HP Scanjet 6200 (at work and home). It uses HP's Precision Scan Pro software, which works great and gives me the functionality I need for scanning images in various file formats for desktop publishing. When I needed to purchase a second scanner for a colleague at work, I bought the Scanjet 3970. I was disappointed. I agree with many of the reviewers here that the software is extremely poor. My biggest complaint is that you can't scan images in vector format with this software (for use in Illustrator or other vector programs). The HP Precision Scan Pro software does this beautifully but it is not available for this scanner. [I hear the newer versions of Illustrator have a tracing feature that converts bitmap images to vector, so that might be a solution.]
I have a v3 version, and I upgraded the firmware. I have a WRT54G access point. The expander loses connection frequently in my home (red light comes on). Seems if it's too far from the access point it has problems connecting to it and if you're laptop is in range of the expander and the access point then the laptop keeps switching from one to another and the expander sometimes drops the connection and needs to be reset to restore. It generally works but the reliability of the connection depends on where you are located and where the expander is located -- sometimes frustrating and I found myself simply unplugging it sometimes when I needed a reliable connection. I have also found the expander to be more susceptible to interference from other wireless devices than the WRT54G.
I love the feel and the accuracy of the mouse but I wanted to program one of the buttons to open the Windows start menu and you can't do it... Other than that its cool
The pros definitely out weighs the cons for mz-n505 MD player. Pros: small, light, don't skip, good storage on 80Min MD's, cheap media $1.5-$2/MD, good sound quality, relatively fast transfer from pc-player. Cons: copy right limitation can get annoying, no night vision ldc display, only display song name at beginning of track, no carrying case or belt clip. As for the software, some people think it's too complicated, i think it's not that bad. you just have to play around with it. i didn't have any trouble with it yet. OpenMG is the software u need to transfer mp3 to player, and u can edit ur track names and orders with it too, which is much easier than doing it by hand on the player. Simple cd burner software is good for burning cd's without copying it on ur computer and then having to converting them to mp3's first then burning them. u cannot erase mp3 tracks on ur player, but u can delete the cd ones u burned in there. no player is 100% perfect, but i think this MD player has much more good qualities than bad ones and most can live with it happily. There are more reviews in the Mz-N505 gold section if you want to read more. Anyways, i enjoy it very much, no regret for not getting a mp3 player instead.
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.
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
not many buttons to push, and the price is perfect for a 6 year old. We had no problems putting music on or charging it. he likes it, so that's what counts! Definitely a better option over an ipod for this age group.
I installed this at my father's office and I was very impressed with the speed and ease of setup. It seems like every router company has their own way of doing things and DLink is no exception. Their way was fairly simple. Only criticism is of the process to change the wireless key. It's cumbersome and doesn't give you definitive confirmations. Perhaps I am nitpicking, but I have worked on literally hundreds of different wi-fi routers/aps/modems. This one is definitely above average.Nice work Dlink. For $40 its hard to beat these days.
This is is a cool way to buy xbox points. I usually go to the store and buy the cards but I like this way better. You purchase the points and get a code and you can use them right away.
Great features, great reception and for under $300, a great value. This is the only shortwave radio I've ever used, but it's always picked up very well for me, and the features are top notch. Anybody interested in getting a start in the world of DX-ing needs to buy this radio.Be sure to order the Passport to World Radio guide, when you order this, to see what is on tonight.
Pantone Huey Pro is a cost effective method for color calibrating and tuning your monitor for photo and video editing. Install the software, plug in the unit, adjust a few sliders untill the images come in clear and off you go. I knocked off a star because the calibration device feels cheaply made and could be prone to failure after repeated calibrations. However I believe that this is a must have for anyone who wants a cost effective solution for color calibration on a monitor.
I have 2 of the 2GB models. One for primary storage and the other for a live backup. I've had zero problems with either. They are fast and pretty quiet - plus they haven't failed. So - so far so good, for me.
I installed two PA101 on a Gateway 9300 and an IBM TP385. Both were up and running quickly using the drivers from the installation CD. Both computers are running Windows 98 SE with the IBM using a Belkin USB 4 port hub and the Gateway on the port replicator hub. With both computers in use, there is just a little degradation in internet access speeds (on a fixed wireless broadband, 1.5M connection) and no noticable speed degradation on LAN speeds.
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 !!
I haven't seen any battery drain with the FinePix S7000 and use a CompactFlash card to store the images.Also when it arrived it was factory set at 1 Megapixel so you need to push the f button and change the quality setting to a higher level [I keep mine set at 6 Megapixel].At that setting it is very high resolution, I use images I take and use them as a background for my desktop PC and the colors are excellent.Overall a great camera, also the video setting works great, it has two settings, at 640 it lasts 1m48s and at 320 it lasts 3m34s with a 128 MB CompactFlash card.Also at 6MP it holds 83 frames with regular snapshots, and at 3MP it holds 164 frames on a 128 MB CompactFlash card.
This trimmer works very well. I recommend it.What I liked:1. It cuts well, both the "fuzz" and thicker hairs.2. It is very discrete. It looks like a pen. I am attaching a couple of photos of the trimmer next to a pen, so you can see for yourself.3. It is easy to control. By that I mean that that the profile of the tip is small, and you can treat very small areas, such as between your eyebrows.4. I am using a single rechargeable AAA battery in it. I've been using it for a few weeks before writing this review, and the battery is still going strong.5. The battery is very easy to replace, the battery door slides nicely.6. The package includes an extra heads (which allow to trim eyebrows, i.e. they leave hair with a certain length)7. The package includes a small brush for cleaning the head (you are supposed to clean it dry, not wet)8. The product feels solid, well designed, and well made.What I did not like (very minor, stating for completeness of the review)1. The description mentioned a pouch, but it was not included in the packageI found a cute little bag from jewelry beads which fit the extra heads and the brush to keep them all together.Ordering refill blades:The fine hair blade (the long one that is installed when the trimmer arrives) has a part number WES2113P3708.The cost of the replacement blade is $6.64 plus shipping if you buy it directly from Panasonic web site.You can find them by searching on the part number. I noticed that other vendors sell the refill for the cost that is almost equal a whole new trimmer on Amazon, so in that case a new trimmer would be a better bet.A note on price. I noticed that the price on the on this product fluctuates. There is a nice online tool that I use to help catch a good price on Amazon, this tool is called "Online Price Alert". This tool will send you an email when the Amazon item price reaches the target price range that you specify. If you search on "online price alert" in Google it will be come up at the top. I find this tool to be very helpful.Update 5/26/2012It is now a year later and I am still very pleased with the trimmer.I decided it was time to change the blade, and it turned out to be a little tricky, so I am adding a photo under customer photos that should help.In the photo I show how the trimmer comes apart, and how the blade fits.To change the blade you need to pull down on the tab on the base part of the trimmer's head (visible and marked on the photo). Then if you push on the head you can open the head. When it opens up the blade is attached to the half of the head that can be removed. To replace the blade you replace the entire half of the trimmer's head. The white stem visible in the photo need to line up with a hole on the blade, this is what holds the blade in the right position. Once two parts are lined up together you need to slide the tab back up.It actually works very well, and it is nice that you don't need to touch the "naked" blade directly.
*** SURGEON'S WARNING: Reading this might lead you to purchase a near-four digit display even by maxing your card so read it at your own peril ***I have been using a 19" CRT(18" viewable Hitachi 753) for the last four years with a DELL: a couple of days ago, I had enough of the dry eyes from its constant use, so I sold it and got the 191T(under-pressure splurge?). It was sad to see it go(like selling a child...) and the purchase of such an expensive item on decisions made alone from the internet reviews was a very very tense experience(well, there aren't many stores that has the expensive LCDs displayed with all those cheaper LCDs around). HOWEVER, after a days use of the 191T, I can tell you this: get this if you can.This is one 'huge' monitor in terms of the screen size: there has been only an inch increase from my previous monitor, but coupled with about 1/5 of the depth of the monitor, it really looks like a floating picture frame. There seems to be one dead on the top left but disregardable, and brightness(500:1) was so good that I had to turn it down: I later found out that the initial setup for the two had been at only 50%! The colors are lusciously vivid: it is not like that poking, somewhat tiresome sharpness that CRT displays. I liked the tone of the colors so much that I got some post-impressionist drawings(Monet et al) as my new screen saver. By the way, the screen's response from fast movement was negligible: sure, some hate LCDs for slow response rate, but with 25ms(that is milliseconds), the 191T has the one of the lowest to date and it shows. Skipping all the technical specifications that you readers by now will know(after scrolling through all the internet sites), the price might be somewhat hard to swallow: I was-[$$$] purchase was not an easy one to make, more so being a student. Also, the difference between saying 'a few hundred dollar monitor' and 'a thousand dollar monitor' to onlookers("WHAT?") was so great, I agonized over purchasing the 191T and the lesser sibling, the 181T(18inch). Both are technically and in shape the same, besides the 191T having a 19inch screen, an adapter(the 181T incorporated it inside) and a few things. However, the price difference between the two as low as [$$$], the 191T is hard to beat. Sure, some say that 19 inch at a fixed resolution of 1280*1024 is somewhat much, but for me, it is worth it and the 191T handles it superbly. Just to let you know that just because the LCDs has fixed resolutions does not mean that they cannot show lower ones: it is just that it cannot utilize the whole screen.The looks of the 191T are fabulous: 19mm silver frame, and the compactness of the depth, the lightness(the 19" CRT was as heavy as a baby elephant, whereas the 191T is as light as a dame), and the joy of staring at the whole new world of colors without pains from lengthy use is just dazzling and wonderful: hey, I do have a 14" LCD on my 4-year old laptop and UC Berkeley has tons of LCDs here and there so this is not my first LCD experience, but the 191T is just it. At prices now coming below [$$$] for 191Ts compared to other 18"(yes, 18"!) LCDs that costs more(i.e. NEC-Mitsubishi), the 191T(and also 181T) are the Lexuses of the LCDs: affordable luxury. It is just flat out brilliant, literally.
This is the second Andis Hangup Hair Dryer we've had.....The first one was more than 10 yrs. old and ran great....We left it on the wall when we sold the house and moved....Got a new one for the new house...Couldn't be happier and love the night light feature...
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.
This Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem product is great! Glad I bought it because it works just fine. Price was right also. Thanks, Amazon
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.
Out of the box, this USB hub is not compatible with Windows XP... and the product does not come with a driver.The product has a port for a 5V DC power adapter which is also not included but it is unclear whether this power adapter is even necessary...
This is my second Mintek 10.2" DVD player. The first one was purchased almost a year ago and is still operating beautifully. It is used by my 7 year old grandson who has autism. He loves to play VHS tapes and DVD's. Unfortunately, he likes to watch the same 30 seconds or less of the video over and over again. He wore out the rewind/fast forward buttons on two VCR's already and is working on a third. He uses/abuses the Mintek for many hours a day, loading and removing the the disks himself and forward spacing and back spacing relentlessly. He carries the unit around the house and into the car for trips to his tutors. The Mintek continues to perform flawlessly through all this activity. I purchased the second unit only because I know that eventually the current one will fail and my grandson would be devastated without his DVD player. I know that the unit has a considerable number of great features that we never use but all we care about is good picture quality, acceptable sound, and extreme ruggedness. The Minket has it all. A great unit at a great price from Amazon.
You have to practice this quite a few times - paying close attention to the Manual. Use the manual on the Internet - much easier to read.
This fits a Dell 620 Notebook with extended battery, a file folder, and composition sized notebook. I use this to tote my notebook to work and home plus a few papers. It seems to do pretty well except for the slight smell, slick fabric that causes the case to slide when you set it down, and the single zip instead of more convenient double zip. The size is about right for the Dell 620 but a little too large for my Apple macbook.The case is cushy enough but not as shock absorbent as the Zero Shock neoprene cases. However, the Built NY Laptop case comes with handles, a strap and a small pocket that can hold file folders. I find using the handle more convenient and secure than hugging a notebook to my chest, which is the situation you're in if you purchase a handle-less notebook sleeve. Just try running across a campus, juggling the laptop, a small stack of papers, and most likely a hot caffeinated beverage without dropping something. That's two hands full and you won't easily be able to open the door. Get a case with handles/strap. The strap also detaches, is adjustable, and has a cushioned shoulder section (but yet again no anti-slip grip coating).If Built NY would add a slightly tacky coating to the bottom (or even just dots of it along the corners) so the case can lean against a desk leg without sliding to the ground, and with a double bi-directional zipper often found on sporting jackets/luggage, it would be a solid 5 stars.
This is a great lens for any amateur photographer like me. I used this lens for my friend's wedding with terrible lighting conditions, but rarely I had to use the flash. Having a fast lens is great for flash-inappropriate events or any low light conditions. This is a must-have, especially if you hate using the flash indoors.
This is a great CD player. Hardly ever skips-never had mine skip. You can play a CD once through, set it to random play mode and even play CD-R/CD-RW discs in it without a fuss! Headphones that come with the product generally aren't too great. There's a lot of leakage and if you like swingback headphones, trust me, and get a pair from another company. This is my first CD player, and I've had no problems with it. Deals with rechargeable batteries well. A drawback, however, is that the lock that keeps the CD player shut can open itself, well, not really. If dropped, the dial can turn and open the CD player. Not a bad portable CD player at all, however.
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.
It's OEM Cannon toner. what's not to love but the price? Well the price isn't even a concern when it's on the company Amex. I go through about 1 of these every year in my home office Cannon multi function center. Unit is almost 6 years old now and all it does is print print print.
Excellent purchase. I gave one to my daughter and purchased 1 for myself. Very long lasting!
I am very happy with the case. It fits the camera very well and is not bulky at all.
This is not a real exciting product. We just plugged it in, started using it, and forgot about it. We've had it for months and it works flawlessly.
Hesitated before buying this because there are cheaper models and I figured the extra cost was due to the built in DVD player, which I didn't need. However picture and sound are significantly better than any of the cheaper models I saw in stores. Well worth the price.
I bought MetroGuide USA and tried using it. Compared to MS Streets &amp; Trips it is very &quot;clumsy&quot; to use and lacks many of the functions I have grown used to with Streets &amp; Trips.Love my Garmin GPS but hate their map programs.
This device isn't the indicated for the purpose on replacing the "C" required for the functionality or powering the 3M-50 Filtrete Thermostat, the amount of volts generated for this device are 28.11V grater then 24V, even thou the Filtrete device it expresses a required 24VAC power to operate the Wi-Fi, but all the devices with output 24VAC generate always a greater voltage that's what the AC (Alternate Current) stands for. There is a risk of "Blowing Up" the 3M-50 Thermostat by using this device as replacement for the "C" wire.Furthermore I want to mention that Filtrete have a bad recommendation on the package when stating "Requires 24VAC Power to Operate the Wi-Fi Connectivity"; after speak to technicians from this manufacturer they have advised me to use a 16VAC instead because this last one will produce up to 19.80V enough volts to power up the 3M-50.
Sync'd and charged with the lightning connector plugged in either way. I've only had it a couple of days at the time I wrote this review but it seems to be of good quality. I paid a little over half of what Apple charges and glad I took the chance on this after market cable. I'll buy several more when the price drops to below $10.
This product meets all my needs. This is a upgrade from the hand me down shuffle I recieved from my daughter. I wanted something simple to use and show the songs that where playing at that time. Every thing worked fine when downloaded from the c/d and all the songs I've downloaded from MP3 Rocket and Amazon have downloaded without problems. This is a simple MP3 player not a Zune or high end MP3 player. But has done what I've wanted it to do. I have not used the video or jpg yet. But I'm very satisfied with how it works now. So if it fails in the near future I'll buy another mp3 player. But now this one works just fine for me.
If you have a Canon A630 as I do, it not a desirable case. It like a woman who like to wear tight blue jeans. You can just barely button it up. Forget about carrying extra batteries or extra SD memory cards.
I use this with Microsoft Windows Messenger (the most reliable service I've found). The quality of the images are good, and the built in microphone works well. The only thing I'm not too impressed with is the ability to adjust to the lighting situations (I use it facing away from a big sliding glass door I have to my balcony). Overall, though, I'm a Logitech product fan, and this is a very solid web cam [...]
I replaced my old Port bag with this one with the wheels. The handle finally broke on the old one after years of use. I expect I'll do better with these nice roller-skate style wheels.
The ipod docking station is great!I can watch or listen to my ipod at the same time or watch movie while on the plane.
The Linksys Wireless-G 2.4GHz USB Network adapter is a great product. Installation was a breeze. You install the software then plug the USB adapter into any free usb slot. The computer immediately recognizes the hardware, and searches for a wireless signal. Once a wireless signal is acquired, and you're allowed access, you're online. Works great with a pc, or a notebook.
I researched extensively before settling for this Satechi product. I have been using it for about 5 weeks and love the functionality it offers. I wanted a decent quality bluetooth car adapter that could also play music from my Android phone. This Satechi unit has not disappointed so far. The cigarette lighter adapter in my car is at lower (than my face) level, even then the microphone on the unit picks my voice up and the listerner (including my mother) can hear me clearly. For the price I paid for it, this impressed me!
This camera bag works great with our Sony a200 digital camera. It even has room for our large Sigma lens and another compartment for the small Minolta lens. The zipper pouch in the front is great for the memory card reader and even battery charger. The inside has one big opening for the camera, and 3 smaller openings for lenses/chargers etc. Excellent, versatile camera backpack/bag.
I actually ordered this mouse by mistake. I was looking for a cordless mouse for my new laptop and was researching the VX when I hit the key that said buy now. I had also ordered another Logitech from another dealer. I actually use this mouse on my desktop and couldn't be happier. I had a cordless mouse before but was not happy. Maybe because this uses an USB to run it makes it much faster. It responds immediately and has great features. I highly recommend the VX.
El producto est&aacute; excelente, solo me falta completarla con los accesorios necesarios, un lente de 300mm, un flash externo, un tripod, pero por lo dem&aacute;s estoy super contecto con mi SLR
Arrived quickly and easy to set up. I knew before I bought it that it didn't have a fan and overheating could be a problem. But I'm using it just for a spare drive that I will be using mainly to back up photos, music, videos, etc so it will get very little long term use so the lack of fan isn't a problem. I may still drill a few holes in the case though. But if you plan using your drive for long periods, I would look at a case with a fan.
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.
get this card if your serious about shooting continuous or shooting video. many cards boast their extremly fast speeds but those are read speeds, this is probably the fastest card on the market as speeds posted are read and WRITE! also get this size, anything over 2gb you would want for video, but when shooting mainly pictures less is better incase you card is lost or corrupted. carry a few.
Inexpensive, but great image and sound. No need to spend more money. In most electronic stores, price will be 10 to 20x higher and the product is no better. Look no further this is all you need.
I've gone through all sorts of bags, mostly from Lowepro. I love their construction quality and innovative designs. But Lowepro has outdone themselves with this bag. Until I purchased this bag I was using a fanny-pack from Lowepro which mostly fulfilled my day pack needs. But this bag supersedes that pack in every way.Tamarac may have invented the slingbag but Lowpro has taken the concept and perfected it. The bag just seems right. Everything works precisely as it should. It swings around to your front easily and the contents of the bag are then ideally accessible. There is none of the woeful shoulder pain with this bag that one endures with your typical shoulder bag and unlike most backpacks you don't have to take the pack off to get to your gear. Furthermore, the bane of backpacks, the contents falling out, is avoided by ingeniously placed clips with keep you from opening the bag too far.This bag is designed as a day pack for stolls through the city or park or for short hikes. If you are contemplating something more rigorous your needs might better be met with a conventional backpack. But for nearly all of my needs this bag is perfect.The bigger Slingshot, 300 AW, comes with a waist belt and holds more but is a pound heavier and more cumbersome. The 100 AW is just too small for me. But whatever your needs, you should be able to find a slingshot to meet them.Buy with confidence. This is a great bag.
This works as it should, very easy. Have it set up by some one who knows what there doing and you'll be all set.
Installed into my Macbook Pro and it worked well for the first 6 months, but problems slowly started showing up. After about a year, I got a white screen when booting up. The disk utility in OSX repair mode showed that the hard drive was reporting a S.M.A.R.T failure.
I am an avid reader, I got this book for free, and I'm glad I did.I found her "tales" self absorbed and she came across as unlikable, not what she was trying to do I'm sure.I could see why men leave her or don't call her.Her desire to be an actress never clicked , and it did make me think about how many people waste their lives trying to get steady work as an actor.As a women, I found her irritating, and as a reader I found myself getting real bored about halfway into the book.The story I think she has in her to tell, is the one about her real Dad.That was interesting. ( but did she make up that part on how she finally met him??, that seemed fake)She is on firmer ground as a writer when discussing her family.I think her dating/relationship problems stem from her issues with her real Dad. (who abandoned her mother and her when she was 4) (like some stranger pop analyzing helps!)Anyway, at least she wrote a book and got it published, and that is huge, so Congratulations to you Laurie!I would be interested in a true story about your family. :)
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
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.
...with this SD card. I had recently bought 2 digital cameras for an upcoming trip to the UK and needed more memory of course. I'm an EE so I started comparing specs. (with a bias towards low price). Here's the skinny:The Lexar 32x 256MB was $60, the 32x 512MB was $170. The big brands were more yet. The best compramise in MB/$ came in at 256MB. Another issue with the bigger cards is getting over-invested in your photo storage media. If you get a 1 gig card, sure you can load it with 750 high-res pictures, enough for your whole 2 weeks just clicking away. What then if the (one) card gets lost, squished, or just craps out? The whole trip of memories gone forever! The most I was willing to risk was about 256Mb - maybe one fourth of the trip, and with both my wife and myself shooting similar pics on 2 cameras- further risk reduction.The card... works like a charm. I've tried all 4 I bought in both cameras - all worked perfect (practiced over 100 pics getting the hang ov camera features so far). I have 2 different readers (the Kodak 6in1 reader and the little $15 Lexar USB pod) and they both read and write perfectly. I get about 5 MB/s transfer (rough estimate) to 2 different PCs (work and home), and also use the cards to transfer general data.Best bang for the buck of all the SD cards available right now!
We bought this cart for our church. It is extremely sturdy and rolls well. You can hid the cords in the pole so it looks nice.
Bought this because it was quick and easy to get 4000 Microsoft Points.If you need points fast, buy this.
Compare with Sony's... I Love this one much better in quality, size, looks and price. My daughter will go crazy!
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.
fast cheap great brand and it works nicely also ocz is a great company with great customer care they back their warranty and do everything to please their costumers
The product was cheap and the service was great (shipping and everything).However, I am unhappy that shipping it was almost the same price as the product itself! And if I wanted to buy two products then the shipping would be twice. It seems that's how they make money.
i feel as though, being a student, the palm m125 is perfect for me. It has aol which is the new thing on the internet, and i also and very happy that it has things like word and exel. If i go away and i need to do a report, i can do one whenever and wherever i want with this handheld pc. Its great!
Cable connection is loose. I had to tape cables and this thing together in order to get a stable ping. Otherwise 90% packet loss.I tried several different cables and it was all the same.I ended up buying a 2-pack of similar couplers/slitter on a sale for the same price from one of Chinese stuff sites. They do work.
I have spent three days working with Cisco support and this device still won't work with our WRT120N. It isn't listed as one of the supported devices, but after three sales associate and Cisco themselves assuring us it would work, we bought it. Guess what. . . it doesn't work with the WRT120N. I build and repair PC's, and have set up many networks, but these devices just won't work no matter what tweaking I do. When I can get it to work as an extender I can't get any PC's to connect to it. When the PC's connect to it then it won't work as an extender. Double check to made sure this is compatible with your router before you purchase.
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.
Everything else is ticking me off lately, this Vaio being the latest. It won't run my Nero software, or STOMP, or anything it seems that is not somehow Sony affiliated. And their software has givin me nothing but problems. The video editor that came with the bundled software tends to disappear right before my eyes, so I end up saving my work every 3 seconds. And I've burnt DVD's that are bad even though Vaio says they're fine. Sonic music software that comes with it will not burn .wav files to CD's unless you have imported them using their software. The list goes on. And I recommend avoiding their external DVD burner like the PLAGUE. And their DVD players (I have 2) won't play 5% of my DVD's for no reason (and of course they play on others).
i recently gave this to a family member for the holidays as a gift.she has an extensive file of photographs which have languished in archive folders. now we have the ability to enjoy them.we scanned all her folders into digital .JPG format photos and loaded them into a 2 GB SD memory card for this photo frame to show.note - the photo to photo fades and transistions Philips included in the default mode are quite interesting in their own right. the display is magnificent and everyone who has seen it comments favorably.one new use we found for it was to play it on the table at a family get together dinner... seeing so many photos leads to a new level of interaction and fun which we all enjoy. it's a great family gift.we used to do this with a laptop, but that got a little more complicated.this is plug and play.
It's always best to let your fingers do the walking before you go to the store. &#34; I did&#34; and was very pleased at the price.
Love this product. It is compact, and sounds great. We liked it so much, we purchased an additional one for our boat.
I purchased this item based on positive user reviews and am very pleased with the performance. The Los Angeles Radio Bands are very, very crowded and it took a two or three uses to find a solid open channel and I have had great performance ever since. Audio quality is very good. I use this mostly in my car, so there will always been ambient noise that interferes, but I'm very pleased with this purchase.
I agree with all the comments on the low toner life. I've had the MF4150 for over a year and originally bought OEM cartridges once/twice a month at the local store where I purchased the printer. Now, thousands of dollars later I purchase inexpensive remanufactured or refilled cartridges. Either way, the comment I wanted to add is that not only is the cartridge life short, this is running in a multi-function machine. As soon as the low toner warning comes on you will quit receiving incoming faxes - however, it will be a few days later before the cartridge will actually start losing coverage on the page. Very frustrating if you recieve faxes on a daily basis. I handle this by installing a new cartridge to receive the fax, then after the fax is in, I put the old cartridge back in the machine to squeek out the rest of its toner. Doing this for several days is a pain! For me, this means that about every three weeks I am spending one week swapping out toner cartridges in order to receive incoming faxes. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Highly recommend this lens in the bag. Even though it's not an adjustable lens, the aperture value is suberb.Especially for the more than reasonable price you can't go wrong with this lens for any DSLR enthusiast!
I brought the box home, unpacked it and was happy to see the simplified directions for hooking the machine up. Unlike TiVo, the ReplayTV 5000 series has both a phone hookup as well as broadband ethernet. I have read many reviews that criticize the modems in the machines so if you have an ethernet connection that is the route that you want to take. Connections to the cable box, TV and audio system were easy. Once the ethernet cable was set I turned on the machine and watched it go through initial set-ups which included downloading new software (guess it could see through the router!). After choosing the correct cable box I was set to go.The ReplayTV has worked flawlessly since I started using it. Two of the features that set it apart from TiVo are Commerical Advance and Internet sharing. I have not used Internet Sharing yet and really don't know if I will but I have used Commerical Advance while watching replays of various shows I've recorded. I would agree that this feature works correctly about 80% of the time, but even when it's not right on the money it's close enough so it's not a pain.The ReplayTV is easy to program. Searching for your favorite shows or movies can be done from your TV as well as the internet site... The system connects with the servers nightly to update channel listings as well as downloading software updates and receive programming ...This unit has been a joy. But that said I've read horror stories where the unit has stopped working after a few weeks or months. I think that's a risk you take with any electronic/computer equipment. As for the future of the ReplayTV I think it looks bright with Denon & Marantz. Buy it, plug it in and watch TV like you never have before.
I purchased these speakers through a sale on amazon and got them for $37 with shipping. I've seen these for sale at best buy for 70+ dollars, so for 37, these speakers are a steal!Installation was a breeze, the hardest part was unpacking the speakers since logitech uses so much tape/plastic on the speakers and wires. I've heard many people complain about it but I consider it a good thing since it ensures promotes safe travel. I'd rather unwrap speakers for 10 minutes than receive broken ones.I hooked up the 640's to my onboard sound since I have an Asus P4B533-E motherboard. If you have the same motherboard or one similar, make sure to read your manual since you might have to make some jumper changes. I first fired these up and tested them out while watching the opening scene in "Saving Private Ryan". I was astonished that sound this good was coming out of $37 speakers.Next thing to try out was a computer game. Threw in Joint Operations and I had never experienced 5.1 sound gaming so I was very pleased with how they sounded. Explosions sounded realistic as well as bullets and the direction from which they were coming from. Very Pleased!The highs and bass are excellent, but they were lacking a bit midrange. I did have to tune them a bit to get them working just right but its definitely not a hard thing to do at all. One thing you also notice right off the bat is the bright blue LED light on the center channel. I took care of that right away by putting some electrical tape over it (problem solved).Speaker quality is good. They seem pretty sturdy and could probably withstand a short fall off a computer desk.Overall, the z640's are excellent budget speakers. Hardcore audiophiles might want to spend about 5x more for other options, but for the average joe, these will do the job just fine.Pros:Great bang for the buckGood build qualityNice highs/lowsCons:Bright LED light on center channel which is easily fixedI recommend these speakers highly to anyone that does not want to spend a ton of cash yet wants descent sound.
I have always been an Epson fan and have tried various printers (HP, Lexmark, Canon, etc) but so far have found the Epson to be the most dependable (and the cheapest for ink cartridges). I first started with an Epson QX16 computer and wish they were still in production but since I have had to end up going with Dell (occasionally an AT&T, Compaq, Gateway, HP, and two 'clones') the printers have had to become the easiest, cheapest, most reliable and dependable - AND THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE EPSON!!
NOT real leather and this thing stinks like you would not believe. I have washed it with soap and water, cleaners and sprayed cologne on this and the foul stentch keeps coming back. Discolored the back of my brand NEW white NOOK. Complete was of money.
I purchased this unit in Dec 2003. Scanned a few slides, then came back to in a month later. The unit would not load or unload slides. It made all sorts of grinding noises. Minolta fixed it under warranty. When they shipped it back, it had a damaged face plate. I stupidly did not bother to call them back and demand it to be fixed again. I did not care about minor cosmetic damage to the face plate. I subsequently scanned over 500 slides with it with good results. I did not use if for several months, and now the unit is dead. Won't load or eject the film holder. Now Minotla claims it is damaged and not under warranty. Before you buy this unit, look for others will similar repair problems. I wish I did before I bought this scanner. Not recommened do to the poor workmanship and faulty design that requires frequent trips to the repair shop.
After reading all the reviews, I thought I will go for this. This was a wise choice. Amazing sound....
I connected my upconvertor dvd to my sharp 52" tv. The quality is awesome. cheap and best..
My first digital SLR was the Canon D10. Great camera. I had it for roughly 5 years. Thought it might be old so I sold it on amazon to a fellow that I'm quite sure got a great deal. It didn't have a scratch on it. After I sold it, I felt like it was a mistake, as it was such a great camera. I kept my lenses. My brother has the Rebel XTi and told me to get it. I did. I like it better that the D10. Quicker start up. Quicker at pretty much everything. Great pictures, although to be honest, I cannot tell the difference between the two. I take only a few pictures per week, but use it alot on vacations. Just a beginner at best. We use my wifes canon point and shoot around the house. The Rebel is smaller than the D10, this may be the only down side for a large hand. I would buy it again without reservation.
Christmas gift. Not hooked up yet but looks good. Cant wait to hear them in my RAZR while out riding
This was pretty much worthless, in my opinion. We have a 4 car sedan (Acura). When you place the DVD mount between the two front seats, the DVD screen basically blocks the entire rear view mirror, so you can't see a thing behind you when driving (except for the back of the DVD screen).Strangely, in all of the pictures, the two arms that extend (to latch onto the headrests of the front seats) look like they are in a stright line. This is also what the picture looks like on the box as well. However, these arms are really at about a 30 degree angle from the base. So, unless the front passenger seat is pushed way back (futher back than the driver seat), the DVD player screen is rotated so far that only the person in the back passenger seat has a direct view of the screen.Tried this in my car for about 60 seconds...and then returned it.
Hmm.. for $40 earbud headphones (that aren't in-ear) I was expecting a bit more. Maybe it's just the fact that they are earbuds but they don't sound any better than the standard iPod earbuds. For a premium brand like Sennheiser (I also own a set of HD 575 big headphones, and smaller around the neck PMX 200s, both excellent headphones). I got these for the gym and for walking on the way to work, as I don't care for the extra effort of anything larger. The problem however is they are pretty uncomfortable, I don't quite get the Twist to Fit feature. One problem I had with my iPod earbuds is they would often fall out of my ear enough to hurt the sound, and these do a better job with that, but they fit oddly and I'm definitely not geting optimum sound of them due to that.The real problem however is the green rubber buds that give you two options for ear coverage. The iPod-like ones work the best, BUT they fall off very easily. I use an iPod nano and simply wrap my headphones around it when on the go, placing it in my pocket, and unravelling when I listen to it. This worked with no problem on the iPod. But with these it only took a few days of that before they started falling off. Before you know I'd lost one on the floor, which my cat proceeded to start chewing on (and tear in half) one day. Down one. I replace with the other set, and 2 days later those have also vanished. Presumably fell out of my pocket or something. Now these are useless till I get some replacements, which cost $5 from Sennheiser, and another $5 for shipping!! I don't know if they're shipping theset things from Germany or what but for things that can't cost more than a cent to manufactur they sure are raping me. I'm going to have to get them though, and I'm also going to get a tube of Superglue in the hopes of gluing them on will prevent them from falling off ever again.In short, don't buy these if you're looking for a replacement for the iPod earplugs, they're no better. The odd cable arrangement where one side is longer than the others that many have mentioned also here is definitely very strange too. It works, but it just looks goofy. Could be a problem in certain scenarios.
As the digital camera technology is growing so fast, you always need more space for your picture!Furthermore the quality/price ratio is extremely interesting. I'd strongly reccomend this SD. Also, Sandisk is trustworthy!
Have to return it. I tried plugging this into my receiver, blue ray, and cable box to no avail. All my other cables work in all of my devices.
I bought this cable on amazon so my roommates could hook their computers up to my Samsung LCD HDTV, as their computers do not have HDMI outputs (if you have the option of HDMI, use it). I was sold on this cable because it was affordable AND gold plated - as most people know, gold conducts electrical signals better than most metals. However, let me be the first to tell you that this cable conducts an electrical signal like it was made out of woven horse hair; though I doubt horse hair would display such horrible ghosting (aka double imaging). I am an easily satisfied person. If something works well, i'm happy... and this just doesn't. Don't buy it.
simple 2gb card that i needed for a digital picture frame. works like its supposed to and i dont anticipate any problems.shipping cost almost as much as the card did but all together it was still half the price of buying locally so im happy.
Buying and getting the code takes less than a minute,i punched it on xbox.com and it worked right away. This is great way of getting more microsoft points.
This is a nice solid built reader. Though it's hard to go wrong with SanDisk. Big enough not to lose but small enought to stash anywhere. I've had no issues reading or writing to a variety of memory cards with this unit. Highly recommended.
I love this arm band, in the past I purchased other armbands that i wanted to use while I was at the gym. This by far is the BEST!!! Its so easy to adjust to your arm size. I say BUY it if your looking for something durable..
I love the salad shooter. I received one for my wedding 15 years ago, and it just stopped working. I had to find another one and I found this one on Amazon. I think I will use this one for another 15 years. Maybe I should buy two? It's a great product..I use it all the time!
The areas of hooks and eyes are so small as to make this product useless. At least, fastening four or five mic cables together turned out to be a challenge. I don't want a challenge: I want to fasten and unfasten easily. Buy something else.
This mouse is very sturdy. It works in any surface; not many mouse do. It is great that one can hide the cable for traveling. The only problem is that the cable is a little too short.
Bought a new head unit to put in my 95 eddie bauer explorer, but needed a harness to bypass the JBL premium sound. This harness was perfect, it plugged right into the speaker wiring in the back and had plenty long wires to run to the new head unit. It was a pain to remove all the interior plastic to run the new wiring but well worth it in the end. Even has the antenna wire to run from the rear to the new head unit. Highly recommended for anyone with the JBL sound system that wants to use an aftermarket head unit.
Great Product and Price! No Issues whatsoever!! Works fantastically! Can't complain about one thing! Saw the same product in a local store and their price was over $60!! Glad I found this great deal!
Review of the Midland 75-515 FRS TransceiverThis unit has a nice &quot;Walkie Talkie&quot; look to it. I have been disturbed by the unusual designs of many radios. I am glad Midland decided to keep with the more traditional look.Upon powering up the radio, it indicated its awakening with a prominent tone. The LCD display is large and easily viewed. The only trouble I had was viewing the upper part of the display, where the CTCSS and DCS mode indicators are. Other than that, the display is VERY well laid out and easy to read.Volume levels are pretty darn loud for such a small speaker. Receive audio qualiy is pretty good. It is easily understood.Range checks: This unit was detectable 1.5 miles away with my wife inside our house and myself in the car. Effective communications were possible with one mile distance between us. In a mobile environment, I consider this range to be VERY good for an FRS radio.Also, we were in communication with myself inside the grocery store about .25 miles from the house... Perfect communications was a result while shopping. These units can communicate well between buildings.Power output is 500 mW ERP, verified by FCC test data. This applies to use of fully charged alkaline batteries. We used the nicad rechargeables for our tests.The battery life as listed, is pretty good. I have yet to have had my rechargeable go dead, and I've used the radios a bit. although I do admit some charging time.Intermod and other interference: We experienced no intermod. In our area, though, this is not unusual. We are out of the range of many dirty pager transmitters and such. My computer did interfere with this radio to a small degree... again not surprising. Personal computers commonly interfere with UHF receivers.Features and evaluations of such:DCS: Digital Coded Squelch comes to FRS!! This system is the latest in selective squelch systems. It is reported to be more efficient than CTCSS. We used it in our tests and it performed perfectly, even at maximum range.CTCSS: In case you want to communicated with units without DCS, CTCSS is there for you to use. As expected, the CTCSS system worked perfectly.Our &quot;home channel&quot; had additional traffic when we were conducting our tests. Our communications was not interrupted by the other signal.SCAN: This radio can scan for active channels, and clear channels. I would have like to seen a way to lock out unneeded channels; but you can set a CTCSS tone, or DCS code, which will allow the scan function to skip over that channel, unless that code has traffic. With that in mind, the radio scans whatever characteristic you have programmed with that channel. This is useful if you want to scan your group's channels and thay have CTCSS or DCS set.BABY MONITOR FUNCTION: This function will sit and listen for any noise in its range, sound the call tone and transmit for a period of time, then go to receive mode, and back and forth. It does work as indicated, but we have no use for it (until we get a young 'un). However, it could be useful in many other ways, such as listening for the doorbell, or the microwave beep to go off. Use your imagination...END OF TRANSMISSION TONE: AKA Roger Beep. It is there, if you wish, and can be turned off if you do not wish.BATTERY SAVE FUNCTION: during recive, except for scanning, sort of puts the radio to sleep until it receives a signal. Good for unnecessary drain on batteries... Problem though... It takes about a half second or so for it to wake up, so it is likely you will miss the first word or so of your communications. The delay is a bit short for my tastes. Too bad you can't turn it off.5 MEMORY CHANNELS: This allows you to set up a channel and keep its characteristics set. While this radio holds any Tones or Codes you may set for a channel permanently, the memory function allows you to store the same channel as a memory location. You could have channel 1 as your primary channel, with a differtnt DCS or CTCSS tone set. Too bad this radio doesn't allow memory channel scan.VOX: This unit allows voice activiation right out of the box. with or without a spaeker mike, you can talk hands free. Good to mount a radio on the sunvisor :) With a selectable sensitivity and selectable delay setting, the VOX on this unit is the best I have seen so far. If you use VOX, this radio can't be beat IMHO.BATTERY STRENGTH METER: This is a 4 segment LCD that will give you your battery charge state.TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR: Will display the appropriate icon. It will indicate when a channel is receiving a signal, so you can see actibity on another CTCSS or DCS code.ACCESSORY JACKS: These units have TWO sets of jacks! You will be able to plug almost anything into this radio.CHARGING CONTACTS: The radio can be charged with a desk charger OR an AC adaptor type charger.... Versatile!FINAL COMMENTS:This radio is a clear Winner!It has a nice look and feel, good sound quality, and range. Plenty of good functions. I have in the past, heard of problems with this series, however, I have discovered NO flaws whatsoever in the operation of these units. The multiple accessory/charging jacks are unique to the industry and allow for greater flexibility. Kudos to Midland for a job well done.
Installation was a breeze. Moving my photos and MP3s to and from my flash cards is faster than ever. One downside: no more time for a bathroom break or a quick snack during the file transfer. :)
These headphones are among the best I've owned. I have tried the new 1200's, the new Denon's and of course, these ones too. They all sound great and when you take them to gigs people always compliment you on how cool they look. As a professional disc jockey I can truly say that these headphones sound amazing and the swivel mechanism can let you use one side if you need to have an open ear. Also, the ear "puffs" are smaller than the others I mentioned. So if you don't want your headphones look as big as your head, get these ones.
Excellent purchase. Completely satisfied and would highly reccomend to others. Easy to use with bright, crisp and clear optics.
Not gonna say much about this flash unit - except that Best Buy is selling it for $219.00 (Ship-to-store for the most part, because it's being discontinued).It does what it's supposed to and more!I think it would feel less awkward on a bigger camera body, like the D90, but my D5000 is happy that it got some headlights.Get a pack of NiMH rechargeable batteries and GO TAKE SOME deLIGHTful PICTURES!!!
I purchased this device to record my law class lectures. The class is in a large auditorium with probably over 400 students typing away at their laptops. I had been skeptical about whether or not the recordings would be useable at all, especially given the fact that I could take equally (un)useable recordings on my own laptop. I'm blown away. I sit on the balcony of the auditorium (furthest possible location from the professor) and even on days when his mic doesn't work, the playback is crystal clear, and there is very little static. Comparing a laptop recording vs. a DVR recording isn't even a fair comparison. The DVR records beautifully without also recording the tapping of the keyboard in the background. I'm thoroughly impressed. The price is a little steep for a college student, but now that I have it, I don't go to any class without it.One more note: I LOVE that it can record in mp3 format, since I have a Mac, and this allows me to import it into my iTunes as well.
I have had this TV for several years now, watching all types of HD programming and DVDs. Very good picture, especially in white/black compared to LCD at a much lower price that flat screens. It is a little large (in depth) but if you ahve the space I highly recommend it.
I bought (and then returned) four bags before staying with this one. Is it perfect? Of course not, there's no such perfect camera bag. Backpack? Sling? Rolling? Shoulder? I wish there was one that had the benefits of all of these, but it doesn't exist. The backpack I had been using is wonderful for having both hands free, but it doesn't hold enough and when the "Kodak moment" came along, I had to wriggle out of it, put it on the ground (regardless of how messy the ground might be) and then zip it open to get the camera out. Whoops - my subject was gone. The 5612 is heavy when full of my gear, but I don't have to leave anything out and I can get my camera out quickly when I need it. Like all Tamrac products, it's made of strong materials and can take a beating.
The US Robotics Wireless Router was very easy to install and set up. For the price, it was a great buy. I don't have any complaints about it. I do like the small size and the way it looks. I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a wireless router.
Fuji Finepix S7000 is a wonderful camera by any comparison. I am in the digital photography since the beginning of it with a Kodak 640/480. I had many other cameras last of which was a Fuji Finepix 4900. This last model is a markedly improved one. I read most of the reviews about this camera. Some of them are critical in the respect of picture quality and some presented photographs to support this claim. I examined them carefully but I did not agree with the criticism. I did my own testing in any way I could and at any setting. I do not agree with previous reviewers who claimed that SOFT setting is better then NORMAL and that 6MP is better then 12MP setting. I suggest you should do your own testing. I also printed several photographs (2400/1200 printer) at full-page size and they appeared superb. I do not suggest that you should rash and buy this camera, but I do suggest that you should include it in your options, as it is indeed one of the best in its class.
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.
I live in the Philadelphia area, and got fed up with cable costs increasing on a monthly basis. ...So I opted to get a directv. First of all, I was totally blown away by the picture...some channels were very close to dvd quality. Then I saw images in Hi Def, and was completely blown away. Even to this day, I am amazed at the picture every time I turn on the "tube". I have had my system and Directv for about 1 year. I have watched tv thru heavy rain and snow. Windy days and nice days, no interuption. I had my dish professionally installed, and yes, I have and 18" x 24" dish which will cut down on rain fade. ...[When I see that some people lose signal easily,] this may be due to improper installation or bad equipment. The only time I had a problem, was during a severe thunderstorm...which knocked it out for a few minutes. No big deal. Check your signal meter, should be in the 80's (at least). My signal meter is between 92 and 96.Sure beats cable by a long shot. I have 14 local channels, 3-disney, nick, christian, music, discovery, Hbo, etc and pay only $12 more than I was paying for basic cable...that's basic, not digital. I will never go back to cable, unless Directv really screws up.
Only get this recorder if you're in smaller classrooms and like to sit in the front. It's great for me, but the mic picks up wayyy too much white noise. Also- the fact that it doesnt come with a carrying case is a major downfall for the product. However, you can't beat how convenient it is to use and how easy it is to transfer everything onto your computer for quick playback. It's definitely made my life a lot easier!
This is A Great Monitor At A Great Price. We Love It And Highly Recommend It.
I purchased this CD player for my daughter. Although the features are fine, I question the durability. She has had it for about a year and it constantly skips and/or does not recognize certain CDs. I plan to return it. I would recommend spending a little more for a quality unit.
In honor of my fallen case, I feel compelled to write this review. Several reviewers claimed the case would not protect their Palm...they were wrong. Mine found itself under the front tire of my car, and my Palm V survived without a scratch. The case took the brunt of the punishment -- it's history -- but the Palm came out of the experience only emotionally scarred. Obviously, I've ordered a new one. A great product.
Recently I was in the market for an mp3 player, and was deciding between an iPod mini, or this muvo2. After much research, I decided on the muvo2 for a few reasons. Firstly, after hearing so many complaints about the iPod's lack of a removable battery, I liked the removable one on this player. Just ask anyone who has owned an iPod for more than a year how much their battery life has diminished. In addition, my friends have both of these players. After comparing the sound quality, I would definitely recommend the muvo2. However, it does not come with this out of the box, and you need to adjust the equalizer. After doing this, the muvo2 sounds far greater than the iPod mini. The only complaint I have, is that at first, its two line screen can make it hard to organize 4 gigabytes of music. Ease of organization is where the iPod excels. However, I've found that after downloading the beta version of Windows Media Player 10, it is much easier to organize music because of the new file system it creates on the player through the synchronization feature. It is still no iPod, but it is definitely adequate. I would suggest ditching the included Media Source software. The bundled earbuds aren't great, but they never are on any player. In all, I love my muvo2 and and am completely satisfied with my decision. And in the end, I especially love how it is about half the size of the iPod mini and comes with a belt clip.
The is a classic example of a great idea with horrible implementation. The software for this product is awful. It does not even work unless you usean account on your Windows computer with Administrator privileges. Of course, I don't want my daughter using such an account on our computer.Secondly, the software itself has many issues. It often cannot find the camera even though it is connected. I have to reconnect it. Certain buttonsand prompts that the manual says should appear, do not appear. Examples of these are the "save" button for loading the pictures from the camera and the password prompt for returning from "Hide" mode.This product has, however, inspired me to find higher quality products like it.
Presto 02910 SaladShooter Electric Slicer/ShredderI have MS and have lost the use of my right hand. Being right-handed I depended on someone else to do any cutting, chopping or grating when prepping a meal. The SaladShooter has been a great help. I now have a way to do the prep work myself!
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I had no trouble installing the VR1 and it works great. No more loud comericals to mute. I have it feeding my Bose system and I don't notice any loss in quilty. Great product.
The HP 1220C is a very good printer, good speed, excellent graphics with rich, vibrant colors. It's not as fast as my HP 2000C printer but I think the print quality is better, less banding. I just wish the 1220C had seperated color cartridges, but you can't have everthing. Overall, it's a very good performer with lots of nice features, i.e., the pull out area in the back of the printer for clearing paper jams. I have printed posters, digital photos, brochures, programs and have not been disappointed in its performance.
I love these headphones. I have small ears and the regular earbuds are always falling out and are uncomfortable. These stay in my ears, and are comfortable!There is 1 drawback though. The rubber over the earbud falls off after awhile. You can put it back on, but sometimes it gets lost, then they're not very comfortable anymore. I try to prevent this by keeping them in a ziploc bag while not in use. That way if they do fall off, then the bag catches them. They are still the best ones that I have tried so far.
Really fine sound, much better than I expected for the price.
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 trip lite cat6 snagless molded patch cable works great haven't had any problems would recommend it's a good investment
I write in part to share my experience and in part to address some of the complaints from the 3-star reviews.I bought my Grado SR225 headphones over 3 years ago. I was using AKG K270 back then, as well as 2 other headphones but I can't recall the specific models.My use has been mainly for recording and mixing audio (along with studio monitors), listening to music and movies (computer), listening to audio (portable CD/MP3 player), listening to music and movies (Sony radio and DVD/Tape/CD player), guitar modeling processors, etc. After 3 years, I have not experienced a problem with my Grado headphones.Would I buy or recommend these for use with an iPod or iPhone? No.Grado has the iGrado for this type of devices, but I have never used them. There's also the SR60.Would I recommend them for hip-hop or other bass-heavy sounds? No. This does not mean that the SR225 can't handle bass parts. It handles them fine, but it's more for bass parts that are heard instead of felt. As a test I just listened to some tracks by Abe Laboriel, James Jamerson, Nathan East. Obviously it lacks the "thump" I could get from my studio monitors, but the bass parts were clear and defined.Regarding the "leather" band not being leather, where does it say that it is leather?Regarding the thick, "pretty long" adapter cable, the one I bought -Mini Adaptor Cable- is quite short at 8 inches. There's also a 15 feet Extension Cable. Each person can buy the one they want or need.The bottom line is that these Grados excel at sound quality, clarity, and definition, and are great for a wide variety of genres. Other headphones sound muffled in comparison. The downside is that they're indeed uncomfortable for prolonged use. It does get better, and I can use mine to watch a 2 hour movie or listen to music for a few hours, perhaps just taking a small break occasionally.Are they worth it? Depends on your ears and your needs. After more than 3 years of use to me they've been worth every penny.
I purchased this and it was delivered quickly, was just as represented and best of all still in the original packaging and worked well from the start.
This product does what it is supposed to and didn't cost much. Mounted fine in my structured media enclosure. My cable modem uses one of the outputs and did not slow my internet at all. I'm happy.
A couple of years ago, I replaced the memory in my Dell. I only had 1 gb, and I had started using Photoshop and other image editing software. I purchased 4 Crucial 1 gb memory modules to max out my Dell. Yes, the additional memory made everything whiz along. In the last six months, two of the modules have failed at different times. That's twice that I have had to trouble-shoot my computer. Memory problems aren't always the easiest to locate. Ultimately, it involved putting one module in at a time, booting the system to see if it comes up, then shutting it down and changing to another module. The process has to be repeated for each module.In short, I have original memory modules that I used for 7 or 8 years with no failure, and I recently installed them in another computer to continue using them. 50% of my Crucial memory only made it a couple of years. Maybe I'll replace it all with Kingston. After all, they are the world's largest independent memory manufacturer, and I installed Kingston memory in hundreds of PCs at one of my jobs. I don't recall any of it failing.By the way, I see that one reviewer noted that Crucial was the last U.S. based memory company. I'm not sure what the point of that is, considering that it plainly states on each module that it's made in Singapore.
I was using an old family digital camera. A friend of mine told me about this camera and I checked it out. This camera is amazing. I've taken so many great pictures with it. It is alot of fun to color swap pictures. Modes for taking pictures of kids and pets along with fireworks is a great idea. I love how videos can be compact or perfect quility.This is a great buy for people who attend concerts [you can digital zoom up to 10x to get band memebers in shoots].
This TV is the new model of the KDL-23S2000. It now includes a QAM/ATSC digital tuner. Also, it is black, and in my opinion, looks much nicer (kind of like the more expensive XBR). I previously owned last year's 26" model, and it had a stuck red pixel in the center and motion blur so horrible it made gaming impossible. I'm happy to report that my TV has absolutely no malfunctioning pixels and has very minimal motion blur. In short, you can finally play games on an LCD without getting sick. Also, it does have an input switch button (I think last year's model did not, forcing you to navigate the menu to change inputs). The colors are a lot more natural than the Samsung since it doesn't have Samsung's mandatory DNe "cartoon colors" processor.This TV is loaded with a ton of features. Most importaintly, it has a light sensor that adjusts the backlight level. In my opinion, this is a killer feature because it dramatically improves the black levels by adjusting the backlight so blacks always appear black. Also its got a ton of features too long to list that allows you to customize just about everything. For example, there is a diagnostic screen that lists all the signal properties of your station, such as SNR, signal strength, frequency, etc. Also, you can label channels, label inputs and view program information that accompanies digital channels (such as the show description, remaining time, station ID, etc.)One other feature that seems to be new is a tilting stand. You can tilt the screen up and down by about +/- 10 degrees or so.Some of the drawbacks of this TV are only one HDMI input (although I plan to use a PlayStation 3 as a game machine/DVD player) and only one RF input (either cable or RF). However, contrary to what the manual says, you don't have to rescan/autoprogram all the channels after switching between cable and OTA. Also, I think the sound is a little less impressive than on the 26" model. However, this is to be expected given the smaller size and the 5 Watt speakers instead of the 10 Watt that come on all the larger sets.Overall, I'm extremely pleased. I think this is the best deal and highest quality TV on the market right now, and I've owned a bunch of them.
As cars evolve with other devices, there is a need to add something that was never conceived when being developed. Enter the world of digital music vs cassette or CD's. The Monster FM Transmitter is one of those devices which bridges the ability to connect an MP3 player or a phone to a car audio system. The Monster RadioPlay does exactly what is advertised as long as one can find a frequency on the FM 'dial' that is not in use. CrazyOnDigital promptly delivered the item that I ordered on Amazon and I would gladly use them again if I have the need for other items
I would have made the rating (i love it)because it's really what i wanted, ordered and got.. EXCEPT for the sad fact that the flash ring came with adapters to be placed on the micro lense but they were all of the same size! so what was the point? and they actually didn't fit either of my lenses! :( so i ordered one adapter separately and now am supposed to order the other one as well!
It is very cheap. I use it for backing up my DVDs and computer files.
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!
The "input selector" knob with lighted inputs selection display, makes input selection in a dim/dark room much easier than trying to find unlit input buttons as is done from my earlier model receiver. (There could have been a few extra line level inputs though).The remote is uncomplicated to use, with few large buttons.The display indicator for "Speaker "A" and/or "B" could have been larger and spaced wider apart for easier reading at a distance.I think all equipment that have remotes, should have a button on the equipment, that when pushed, would make the remote "beep", so you can find it.
While I am occasionally willing to spend a little more (not Monster Prices) on analog cables to assure signal integrity, my spending habits on digital are much different. HDMI cables are pure digital signals, meaning that in the vast majority of cases, they either function 100% correctly, or no at all. Yes, you can construct a scenario where this is not strictly true, and if a $100 cable will give you additional piece-of-mind about the quality of your $50,000 entertainment system, go for it.The only difference in HDMI cables for most of us mere audio/video mortals is the construction. And like most low-priced cables, these are not the most robustly constructed items you will ever find. If I had to guess, I'd say that they probably have an estimated lifetime of less than 100 plug insertions and removals.So it really comes down to what you are going to use them for. If you have an application where you will be plugging in and removing the cable constantly (perhaps hooking a laptop to your television), by all means buy some more expensive and better constructed cables. If you application is more like mine, where you plug the things in and forget about them until that once-a-year when your wife makes you move everything to "clean", these will be fine.One thing I wish that HDMI (and other cable manufacturers) would do is to put a random number on cables-sort of like golf and tennis balls. It would give you a better chance of identifying cables in the inevitable rat's nest of wires in a typical entertainment center.
Unit defective...would not charge the supplied batteries or additionalrechargeable I purchased. Fortunately, I had another charger.
First off, some clarification.If you look at the pics associated with this item... the man is not inserting the headphones in the ear correctly. He is twisting them posteriorly (backwards) so that they wedge into the ear to stay secure. They are designed to twist anteriorly (forward) so that the little "wheel" at the top of the earbud fits under the little flap that your ear makes as it attaches to your head.If you insert them correctly... this makes them almost impossible to shake loose. In addition, the headphones come with multiple sizes of "wheels" to customize your fit. Also, there are multiple earbud speaker attachments to fit your ear-hole (as well as a set of cushioned covers).These headphones are great for many applications. I use them while running and lifting. I even use them at sporting events, since they make a good seal and keep a lot of the crowd noise out and allow me to hear the radio broadcast.The coiled wire can be a bit of a bother, but really is not a "deal breaker".Overall, I would buy these again... actually I am buying some for family members this Christmas.
This is Monster's top-of-the-line power filter. It comes with a fat 8ft power cable (must be hooked up to a grounded outlet) and has 12 filtered outlets in 4 groups (with programmable switch-on times). You also get three antenna filters and one phone-line filter. The HTPS7000 will also correct the voltage slightly, but if you have severe voltage problems, you will need an AVS 2000 to take care of that. This is a serious piece of equipment, built with to the highest standards and will enhance any home theater rig, both sonically and visually. And yeah, it looks good too.
I can confirm what the other reviewer has said here, that the SMC2804WBRP-G *WILL* lose connection on your wireless client with annoying frequency, and that the ONLY way to bring it back is either a Reboot from the Browser Configuration Screen (or by unplugging it for a few seconds).I had heard good things about SMC, but this product is simply not ready for primetime.Also, unlike the other Reviewer, I had a tech support person say the OPPOSITE of the above, in that they were blaming the client for this problem. (NOTE: A word of warning about tech support - it is outsourced to India, and you stand a 50/50 chance of not being understood, but instead have recited back rote &quot;answers&quot;. Very unsatisfying.
For fear of sounding like a broken record, I too have had problems with this device. It will not play most DVD's, and those that it will play freeze up on playback. The device gets confused as to whether it is on or off, and will not eject disks unless you first unplug and plug back in. Customer service is next to useless and the only thing worse than the warranty is Best Buys return policy (or lack thereof). Do not purchase this product; do not purchase from Best Buy; do not pass go; do not collect $100.
When I bought the Harmony 880 remote, nearly a year ago, I was impressed by the fact that it could replicate all the controls for my varied audio-visual set-up. I was also lured by Harmony's promise that, because the remote normally rests in a charging cradle, you'll always know where it is.There have been over 600 reviews of this product carried on Amazon, and I don't need to repeat all the detailed complaints about it that have been registered. Before buying, though, I recommend strongly that you click on the "See all reviews" button on Amazon's main page for the 880, and then, when the review page comes up, you have it list the reviews according to "Lowest rating first."My main complaints are discussed in more depth in those reviews, but for the record I'll summarize the main ones here:(1) CONTROLS: The remote is much too small for my hand; the buttons are not only too small, but they are not well differentiated from the "frame" of the remote (I wasn't able to try one out before buying it, but you should if you can); even more challenging is the button layout. You would think that the main controls (volume, channel, menu, etc.) would be more prominent than the seldom used buttons on the remote, but unless you have a better sense of physical memory than I do, you'll have to turn on the backlight each time you make a change and check to see that you are choosing the right function. My hope that I would become used to these short-comings over time proved not to be the case.(2) CHARGING CRADLE: As others have pointed out, this remote won't recharge unless it is precisely placed in the cradle, something harder to do than you would imagine. If you keep it on a small table next to your chair, it will beep and run its useless slide show every time you touch the table.(3) CONTROL OF COMPONENTS: About 90 percent of the time when I press the RADIO function key, my remote turns on the TV system, not the radio. I've gone back many times to the (deplorable) Harmony owners' site to reprogram the remote. After chasing through the various "menus" (they hardly deserve the name) for half an hour, I finally came to the biggest cop-out "help feature" I've seen anywhere: the Troubleshooter's advice was that "if you think you know how to fix this problem, go ahead and try."Maybe the problem was caused by something I did wrong, but if so then why does it sometimes perform the correct function?I have no doubt that some real electronic geniuses designed the intricate software for this remote. Too bad the other people in Harmony's design process seem not to understand that such products are meant to be used by real human beings.
**Update (Sept 2011) Started having trouble shortly after posting the original review. It stopped charging the iPod, but it was good while it lasted. Started using the Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger instead.Original review:Purchased six months ago (Nov 2010) and has worked perfectly. Was happy to find such an inexpensive option after the original charger failed.
I can't review the sound quality of these earphones as they broke in my briefcase before I could use them on a LONG flight causing me to press a broken earpiece against my head in an almost comical fashion for an hour until I threw them under the seat in front of me and left them there. Ganted these are not supposed to be industructable, but they should withstand SOME everyday usage parameters. There are MUCH better choices.
I love these speakers. I bought them 6 years ago and since then they have been dropped, kicked, accidentally pushed out of a first floor window, left out in the rain and had countless pints of beer spilled over them. The consequence of this? A tiny chip on one corner of the sub and a small crack in the plastic on one of the satellite speakers. Still work absolutely fine. The sound isn't top end but it's definitely better than the price you pay for (they sound like 60-80 speakers). If you're looking for speakers to chuck around the place, fuel parties and generally survive anything you throw at them, these are for you. I cannot commend them highly enough, best 20 I ever spent.
Thank you so very much for the extremely fast and wonderful service. It arrive in great time....was wrapped securely, and I am looking forward to Christmas when I am giving it as a gift. It is nice doing buisness with a company that offers great products and treats the customer with respect. That is a rarity in today's society. Thank you
The ordering and delivery of the Ricoh Photo Conductor 165 Black were timely and cost efficient. I had mentioned to the pastor that all reproduction services would be halted for at least seven days because of anticipated costs and delivery. Alas, this was not the case,my plans for an "IN-HOUSE-VACATION" were put on hold after two days. AMAZON continues to be AMAZING.
i bought this laptop from a retailer outside of amazon for $2000+, thinking i was getting a top-of-the-line system, perfect for college! i was wrong. i've had to bring it to my tech services on campus 4 times to help me with these problems:- wifi connection problems- windows registry problems (with the HOME edition it came with. i actually had to buy xp pro and perform a clean install, losing all my saved data)- my battery life, 2 years later, lasts about 20 minutesbottom line, don't buy it. it's almost like a 50/50 with sony products; it's either great or terrible.my laptop sucks so mnuch, my friends make fun of me!
The HP paper is excellent for presentations and printing photographs. It is bright white and heavy, eliminating "bleed-thru"
If you are a very serious photographer, this is not the one, butmore than good enough for casual shooting. For this price, youcan't complain!!
Using this cable in a whole house audio system. Clean cuts, thick jacketing with tight stranding. Great deal for the price. Will purchase more when needed.
I wanted something that could be thrown into the car with the rest of the climbing and mountain biking equipment, and not have to worry what was packed where. This case is awesome! alot more piece of mind than the softshell cases, and I will be able to tell when anything is missing from the case. This is my first pelican case and probably wont be the last!
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.
Noticeably slower card than my sandisk and simpletech cards in a Nikon 995, which was acceptable when factoring in the price. The real problem is that after less than a year of use the card has died. Due to my laziness with my newly found storage capability I lost a few months worth of pictures(300+) so I also incurred the wrath of my wife. The card reformats now but dies after 5 or 10 pictures.I recommend against buying any Viking flash card. 0 stars if the option was available.
I would have to agree completely that the unit is practical, light, compact and sounds very nice considering the size and prize range... The watchout: the Rio Music manager software can't encode mp3 songs unless you download an upgrade from the net which you can do only three times, so, if you change your computer or just want to install it more than three times you might as well forget about using mp3's.Oh, calling customer service? right... I've been waiting for an answer 10 days and counting.
The only seller offering these is sending out HS520 (instead of HS500), these sound terrible!
Great modem with awesome range. PAIN IN THE BUTT to set up, however. Three hours with tech support. Not for the technologically impaired.
I am very disapointed in this companies performance. I am a soldier in Iraq and I spent almost 3 weeks waiting for the bridge to get to me witch is fine I know it takes a while for mail to get here. Once I did receive the item it never worked. Freash out of the package and it would not even turn on. I requested to return the product and was denied because I was not in the U.S.A. This is just not good customer service if you ask me.
I have been a Brother printer user for years - and have had good experiences with all Brother products except my current printer, an HL-5240. In spite of following every Brother guideline and telephone instruction, and in spite of trying many different kinds of (#10) envelopes, this printer simply cannot print a #10 envelope without creasing it. For my purposes, this makes it just about useless. Brother has been no help; its customer service people merely state the obvious (about how to print envelopes) and suggest using different kinds of raw stock (which I have - even though this obviates using my own printed stationary). Nothing has solved the problem. If you don't need to print envelopes, this is a fine printer -- if you do need to print envelopes, look elsewhere.
I bought this card based on its capability of range and speed. When I first bought it, it lived up to its promise. I got great range and speed out of the card. I could go waaaaaaaaaaay across the yard and surf the internet at blazing speed with no problems. It could go through two floors, a few walls, concrete, etc. without any issues. Like Superman. Life was good.After a few months I noticed the card started to "hang". I thought it had something to do with my p.o.s. laptop, so I would just reboot and live with it. Another month goes by, and I notice that the card is not very stable. It stops working after about 30 minutes, but it seems to work just great at Panera for unlimited time. I once again chalk it up to my cheap computer.Now, after 4 months total, the card barely works anywhere. It gets very hot when using it, and I am lucky to get 5 minutes out of it, at Panera or anywhere else. I tried it in another computer, same problem.I wasted $[...], and now I am using a 3 year old slower Netgear card. But guess what? It works.If you are wealthy, buy 10 of these cards and just throw them out as they fail (they work GREAT for about 2 months). Otherwise, keep shopping.
It was exactly what I was looking for and at a price I could definitely afford, especially for two cables!
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.
Product arrived in original point-of-sale showroom blister pack that you need to use scissors to get the card out. They could have saved themselves some money by just shipping the card in its little case, but what the hey...
it works as advertized, only minor problem is the shape, on loose outlets it tends to dip and sometimes unplug a floor surge protector strip is the best place to plug it.
I've used this with a Palm TX and am very happy with the results.Pros:It does protect the device screen and I don't see a big difference regarding the brightness.It's very cheap.Cons:Cutting the protector to the right size and applying it correctly is kinda hard and time consuming. I would recommend to do it when you are bored and have nothing to do.I'd also recommend to disable the password protection if enabled, before applying the protector. It has happened to me that the calibration gets messed up and it's very painful to enter the password to access the device.
I was disappointed in the card. It only holds 28 pictures and the camera is full.
This is a versatile little thing! You can individually adjust each leg and also adjust the backrest arm, which has two adjustable parts. You can also fold it all the way down so it won't take space in your bag. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, so it took me a couple of tries before I figured out how to fold and unfold it :)I have used it with a variety of gadgets, as small as the iPod Touch (4th generation), the Nook Simple Touch, the Kindle with Keyboard (3rd generation), a 7-inch older Pandigital ereader/tablet, and the 10-inch Acer Iconia A500. If these devices are wearing cases/folios, you can also prop them in the grooves, with varying degrees of stability. This is more practical if you are mostly watching or reading (as opposed to typing or playing games). For example I often use it with the Iconia A500 wearing the RooCase SlimFitrooCASE Slim-Fit (Black) Folio Case Cover with Multi Adjustable Viewing Angles for Acer Iconia Tab A500 A501 10.1-Inch Android Tablet Wi-Fi.Having said all that, because this is a lightweight stand, it is best to use it on flat and safe surfaces where the risk of someone accidentally hitting the tablet and dropping it is minimal. But this is not an issue specific to this stand, any tablet that is not flat has the risk of getting knocked over.[semi-related thrifty tip: for sturdy hard-to-knock down stands, look for heavy netbook stands on clearance at b&m; stores. They take up a lot of space, but they are harder to move accidentally]
This is a great mouse. Ne problems, plug in play with XP. Very sensitive, great battery life.
I've had this radio for over 3 years now and the only problem is with the FM tuner (it died in less than one year). It still works with AM, weather, and TV. Since I use it for primarily AM, it's not a big deal. Speaking of AM, this has absolutely the best AM reception of any radio I've had.One last comment: the batteries last quite a while. I use it at least 20 - 30 mintues a day and have only replaced the batteries once in three years.If you're looking for a shower radio, this is it!
I didn't have any of the problems that the other reviewers seemed to have. I guess the major difference was that I did NOT rely on the dreaded auto-config button. I just popped in the install disk, followed the set-up directions, and that was it! I'm taking away one star simply because this would have been a LOT more useful (at least in my case) if this device also functioned as an Access Point as well. Otherwise, it works fine.
The title says it all. But I will provide some detail.Flimsy, and is way too long. I couldn't get it into my mid-size tower. The things is so long it was hitting the power supply.I didn't bother to return it for fear that it may end up with another person. Into the recycling bin it went.
Works very well, connects quickly and has good range. As of now there haven't been any problems or malfunctions. Great product!
I bought a few of these. I have an XBOX 360 and PS3 running on them, and I also use one to connect my receiver to my TV. These cables work great! Full support for all of the latest HDMI features, including Deep Color, which the PS3 and my Sharp Quattron TV fully support. They look great at 1080p at 70". Don't get scammed with store cables. These work just as well.
I just finished taking 100+ Santa photos in about 2 hours (using a Nikon D70). I never had to change batteries or wait for the flash to recycle. Lighting was great, despite a variety of light conditions (outside sunshine, inside incandescents and spots). I still haven't truly explored this flash's capabilities.
My car has a cassette player installed so this was an inexpensive way for me to connect my iPhone to the car audio system. I felt that an FM adapter offered potential problems and cost a lot more. Since I'm not an audiophile the inexpensive option sounds like a good solution, and it is.
Exactly what I expected. A CD-ROM with a USB adapter. Plug-n-play went seamlessly. Great product, great price, great value.
I like Canon,that's why I choose this Canon DC40 over Sony DCR-DVD505. Very dispoint me is this Camcorder over heat the first day when I tried to download still images into my PC. Even it claims 4.3MP, the pictures quality only equal to 2MP digital camera. Make it useless.It does not support IEE firewire.It only can use DVD-R and DVD-RW. Does not support DVD+R nor DVD+RWMydvd software comes with the Camcorder have to pay for up-grade in order to transfer Video File from Camcorder to PC or Add Video file from dvd drive to PC.Very slow start.But Video quality very good.
We purchased product for board meetings involving 15 persons, several of whom call in from remote locations.The sound quality on receiving in the room was excellent, and the volume was as loud as we needed. Apparently the microphones were also excellent, because those calling in had no difficulty hearing comments from any part of the room.
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!
It is light, seems very well, user friendly, has hard case.If you want to get with you a notebook during travels it is OK.
I think this is a wonderful system, but the CFD-Z125 Is a bit better.
The tape was less than 1.75", not 2".But the most annoying aspect of the tape was the weak adhesive. I used to work in A/V. Good gaffers tape is absolutely necessary if you want to do a good job, and want the tape to stick for more than 2 minutes. Good gaffers tape sticks to just about anything, but doesn't take much effort to remove, and doesn't leave residue. This tape actually doesn't leave residue because it doesn't stick.I took a chance on this tape instead of the tape I know is good, but more expensive. The adhesive is so weak on this tape it won't stick to plastic, metal, or even the back of itself. I returned it immediately, and fortunately got a full credit, since it is misrepresented.
Wow, for $20 this was a steal! My laptop doesn't have a floppy drive, so this is a nice edition. Don't bother getting the other expensive stuff. This is all you need!
I bought this for my daughter's computer when she moved into a house with a wireless network. Easy to install...just plugged it into a usb port....and it worked.** I'd definitely recommend it.
Let me first say that I love this mouse!Though it does have flaws:I bought the mouse for gaming noticing that it had tons of buttons. The drivers that came with the mouse did not allow me to use the full features of the mouse for gaming. It took me a while to figure out that I had to download the latest drivers from the logitech website to get it working. After I downloaded all the latest drivers (and advanced drivers), the mouse worked well with my games. There is still one button (out of 10 total button actions) that I can not get working with games (pushing inwards on the mouse wheel), but it's no big deal considering all the buttons that the mouse has.What I love about the mouse:The extra buttons really come in handy. The side buttons by the thumb are very useful to go back and forward on the internet. If you are an internet junky like me you will love these buttons.The window switch button below the quick scrolling button is also very useful. I can switch betwen windows very quickly and It takes the pain of looking for ALT-TAB or looking below in the window for all the applications/ documents that I have open.The mouse is very accurate as they state.The weight and feel of the mouse are very comfortable.Overall, its an excellent mouse even if some of the extra buttons may not work in some of your favorite games. The regular buttons work fine in games so that's all that matters.
When searching for this item, I stumbled across this at a great price for (100pcs per bag)it was tough to understand on whether it was for 100 pcs of each or 100 pcs total (giving me 33 total ends). In need of only 20 total connectors, I ordered it anyways. In the mail today I receive one connector (3pcs), get into my orders and the seller had raised the price. I was screwed over by this seller, he miswrote his item and instead of contacting me to make it right he sent me just one and took me on the price. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER!!!!!!!
Raymond LohengrinIt is a good cable, video is fantastic and now my sony sends commands to my smp200 media player via the hdmi cable!!
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.
This is my second Konica Minolta color laser printer. I bought my first, a 2210 when prices for color laser printers dipped below $1000. It was very easy to set up and use and worked perfectly for many years. This week I replaced it with a new 2430 because the cost of replacing the consuumables which were all running low was more than buying a new printer. The new 2430 is smaller, lighter, quieter, easier to use, feature packed and has twice the resolution of my old printer. I'm using it in a mixed Mac/PC network environment. The included CD contained all the manuals, drivers and software needed for both platforms as well as for Linux. Set up couldn't have been easier. I unboxed it, plugged in the power and network cable, installed the drivers on my computers and began printing. The whole process took about 10 minutes. The images look great and it can handle a wide range of media. A web browser based interface makes administrating the printer a snap. In a home environment this printer will work for years with no need to replace expensive ink cartridges as with ink jet printers making for a low cost per page. Those darn ink cartriges always seem to go dry at the worst time, like when where ready to run out of the house to take our son to shcool and he goes to print his homework but there is no ink. Also there are no nozzels to clog causing incomplete coverage. The 2430 is network ready so it is easy to share with all the computers in the house. Warm up time is very short and priinting is fast. 5 ppm in color, or if you are printing text or stuff that doesn't need to be in color, switch it to grayscale and it 21 ppm. It's much faster than most ink jets and 100% reliable and at under $300 for a factory refurbished model with a 1 year warrenty a very good deal. My only complaint is that the display on the front panel has no light and is a bit hard to read. It is a very, very small complaint as there is very rarely a need to read that display, but a light would be a nice feature. By the way, I ordered the printer from Amazon on Monday and received it 24 hours later. I did not use express shipping, just the standard shipping. My order confirmation estimated delivery time at 7-10 days but I got it in 1 day. What fantastic service. If you print a lot of stuff and want a good quality, hassle free printing solution for your home or small office the Konica Minolta 2430 is an excellent choice. It should give you years of trouble free service at a low cost.
I use my USB hub every day and it works fine with every device I plug into it.
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 sold my XT about six months ago and upgraded to the XTi. My main reason for doing this was the larger screen. This is a great camera for the price. I bought the body only because I already had the 18-55mm. The kit lense is fine if you are just starting out or aren't really serious about photography. If you are serious about photography, but don't have thousands of dollars to spend, then this body and a decent lens should serve you well.
I'm researching so I don't own. It's my understanding 1.3 is quite a difference in quality for 1080p Televisions. Probably not as noticeable on 1080i
I purchased this product a few days ago through Amazon. It arrived in about 2-3 business days and cost about $23 including shipping. This is an excellent product. The shell offers great protection, feels very solid, and is well designed. I made a mistake at first by simply trying to press the whole unit into the case. Another reviewer mentioned the same thing and ended up scratching or breaking off a piece of the PDA. What you have to do is slide the Palm TX onto the rubber strip in the case. There are no directions on what to do, and it was my first PDA. The unit fits in perfectly, and the clasp shuts completely, while still providing full access to the SD card, charger, etc.
This product is highly recommended for those who want a high-end USB key, without paying the high price! Works very well, I had the 1 GB version for 3 years (I misplaced it), and I never a had a problem with it at all. Great buy!
I've been taking shots with this filter on since the day I got it two months ago. I'm not very impressed with it. It doesn't seem to filter out any UV, and can easily cause problems with light reflections (because it's another pane of glass against the lens).If you need a UV filter, do yourself a favor and try the multicoated UV filter instead.
I have become very jaded lately with the quality of some electronic products, and I am starting to get reluctant to buy something without doing some research. However, I gave this set of speakers to my daughter for Christmas to go along with her Zen Micro, and I am blown away. Even though the speakers are tiny, I am very impressed with the full range of sound coming out of them. They have a surprising amount of bass for such small speakers. The other included features like a remote control, AC power, and other attachments for the computer, subwoofer, FM Radio antennea, and computer line in/out cord make this a very fine item. Creative got it right with this gizmo.
I was very happy to buy this product after looking for months for a similar product.
It's a great case that allow you to have an additional pack of battery and an extra Card. Also look nice and it has a great price.
The Garmin was recommended to me by a friend when I was planning a vacation. This turned out to be one of the best investments that I have made whether around town or across several states it has saved me several times from wrong moves saving gas and irritation. I would recommend it highly as it is simple to program well lit with an easy to read display.
The bag is nice and roomy. Very pleased. Carrying the bag with laptop and other accessories in it is very comfortable, not weighty.
This is a fantastic product. I'm using it in a dedicated media room apx 20ft long x 14ft wide. I use an Epson 8530 projector at a distance of apx 12 - 14ft away, and the picture quality is great. No reflections, ripples etc.The screen itself is very easy to construct and there are more than enough clips to attach the fabric to the frame.A friend helped me to construct the frame and whilst i could have done it by myself, it was far easier with 2, both to stretch and clip the fabric and also to hange the screen on the wall. The wall brackets included are slotted for easy horizontal adjustment and are easy to fit. My recommendation would be to buy this particular screen from the Amazon seller. I originally purchased via Amazon from an alternate vendor (Wayfairer) and whilst they advised the screen was in stock when i ordered, it wasn't and i was advised it would be a 6 week delay. i cancelled the order, re-ordered from Amazon seller and voila, screen arrived in 2 day using the free super saver delivery. Very pleased indeed.
Whats not to like....these HDMI cables work as well as any I've used or have seen. You can't beat the price....only time will tell if they don't perform as they should but from reading all the reviews I doubt that will happen.
These were double the price on another site! My little girl LOVES these speakers! She is using them with her pc.my ONLY complaint and it's my complaint and not my lil girl's...is that the sound quality is poor. Obviously, not the speakers to get for real sound quality...but kids love them!
great product at a great price. i got mine for 20 bucks and its great having 2 gig in my blackberry. plus with the adapters i can put it in my camera take pictures then put back in my blackberry and email.
Remote Control performed as was expected from a new control. Had to call Dish to get it properly working other than that every thing worked great.
I've had 3G for a while and when a friend mentioned she would like it ... I got it for her.... she dos a lot of art photography.... and absolutely loves it just a much as I love mine
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.
This was a life saver for me at an out of town wedding. I took hundreds of pictures and some video and was never threatened with running out of memory.
I've got this bag 2 months back. It currently fits a Nikon d300, 17-55, 70-200, Sigma 10-20, Nikon 50mm f1.8, sb400, extra battery, couple lens filters.Pros:-construction. This bag is built very well. Material used seems of high quality, and the stitching is excellent. I really like the straps mechanism, as they feel very secure. The main strap also has some kind of rubbery strips on them, which helps keep the strap from sliding off your shoulder (and have your thousands of dollars come crashing on the ground)There is also a smaller hand strap, as opposed to the main sling strap, which is very convenient for helping you precisely lift the bag and place it, which I really like)-discreetness. This bag doesn't look like a typical photography bag, but rather just a standard sling bag. Makes me more comfortable when carrying it though airports, or places that I am not familiar with.-comfort. This bag is very comfortable to carry, even fully loaded, for hours. Because of the canvas nature of the bag, it molds to your body (assuming you pick it right), which makes it feel more secure at your side.Cons.-padding. This bag does not have too much padding, (it comes with a 4 compartment padding sleeve, which i have converted to a 2+1+1 padding sleeve, to fit my 70-200 lying at an angle), and no padding at all on the top. I think the padding is adequate, but probably could be improved.-price. Compared to other equivalent photo bags, this bag seems a little pricey.-weather proofing. This bag does not come with a waterproof cover, though, from what I read from other review, it is pretty waterproof, however, in pouring rain, I'm pretty sure that it will drench through. (not quire sure what you would be doing in pouring rain with your equipment). This can be fixed by packing a large garbage bag with you all the time, tacky but works.All in all, this is a very nice photographer's bag. Highly recommended.
I bought one of these cables from Amazon.com many months ago and just got to use it a few days ago. It worked great and everything went together without any issues. The cable is inexpensive to boot. I am very satisfied with it.
I bought this about 4 years ago and they are still going strong. I've taken them overseas, in high heat areas, dropped them, etc. I like the fact everything is made of hard plastic and has a rubber padding on the bottom to prevent sliding. They are perfect if you are on the road. You can also install batteries for those long road trips.
I got two of these cameras for my boys on their seventh birthday. I'm so impressed with all the functions and features and the quality of them. This actually takes almost the same quality of picture as my Fuji S3. I was very reluctant to give them to my kids because of the compactness and the quality.Pros: Small, big LCD, lots of fun features like color swap, super-macro is beyond compare, amazing picture quality for a 4mp, runs on 2 double A's, perfect as a first digital camera for kids or adults.Cons: A little on the heavy side, flash takes a little longer to recharge than most other cameras, menus can be a bit confusing at first, memory card is in the same compartment as batteries.Bottom-line: For the price, you really can't go wrong. I love this camera and i'm seriously considering trading in my Fuji E510 for this one.
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.
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!
The 80GB Firelite portable has worked flawlessly for me throughout several months of travel all over the world. Since purchasing this drive I have carried it with me to Taiwan, China, Korea, Finland and several trips inside the US. I am far from over-protective of my gear and this drive has survived everything I or the airlines could throw at it without a single hiccup.Installation on my XP machine was as simple as plugging it in and letting it automatically install itself. I had none of the power problems mentioned by others on this page, but I carry a high-powered Alienware notebook, so I wouldn't expect any trouble. The device does come with an alternative PS2 mouse or keyboard port power connector which would allow people with older notebooks to get power without buying a separate power supply.I highly recommend this product, and will be buying a larger version of this drive as soon as they make one available.
This is a very good router, but I had issues during setup. I have Qwest DSL and the DIR-615 wizard setup couldn't auto-configure the router to provide internet service.Most routers use an intranet address in the range of 192.168.x.x and then devices connected to the router are assigned within that ip range. I finally manually played with the settings and still couldn't get it to work. Frustrated, I called Qwest thinking the problem was with the DNS values. That assumption was incorrect and generally Qwest DSL requires no tweaking at the router level. Qwest DSL tech support was great. They said it was a setup issue with the router and called Dlink's tech team on a Sunday morning and we had a 3-way call. Dlink's technician had me fixed up in 3 minutes.Here's what worked for me. Under the router's 'network settings' we set the router IP address to 172.16.0.1 and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. If not checked, enable "DHCP Server". Under 'Wireless' set the Channel to 11 and the Mode to "Mixed" to support 802.11b,g,n. I set security to WPA-Personal. Be sure to save the configuration and this will cause the router to reboot. If things don't work immediately, unplug the modem to cold-start the system, wait a minute and finally plug in the router.Contrary to what someone wrote in a review, this router does indeed support wireless-N devices in a mixed environement and does not downstep to G for the whole network.Remember, you can't setup the router via wireless. You have to use an ethernet cable from your pc to port #1 on the router. Another cable runs from the router Internet port to the dsl modem.Before calling tech support, first confirm that the modem is working. Run a cable from the pc to the modem and confirm you can browse the Internet. With the modem eliminated as an issue, the tech people can quickly help you configure the router. I'm using Vista and the setup process did not require any Windows firewall changes so keep the firewall 'On'.I may be wrong but here's what I think the core setup problem was for me. The Qwest DSL modem uses a DHCP Default Gateway of 192.168.0.1. This is the same IP the Dlink router attempts to use as its address. Thus you end up with an IP addresss conflict since both can't use the same address. The Dlink technician changed the router address to a different subnet in 172.16.x.x and eliminated the conflict.
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.
We bought this for our small Brooklyn loft. Our bedroom is 10x12, and this is the perfect size for the space. With LCD prices dropping, I was tempted to get a 32" Samsung 52 series, but this TV is less than half the price. For my needs a 32" would actually be too big, since we can't get far enough away from it to see the picture clearly. So, for a smaller TV you have the choice between the 26" models and this. I could not justify the $700-$800 price of the 26" over this model. When you look at them in a store (J&R; here in NYC), the 23" and 26" seems to be almost the same size.I use an HDMI->DVI cable to connect a Panasonic DVD player and analog audio connections for sound. I have the DVD player set at 1080i output. We use this exclusively for watching DVDs since we don't get cable or any TV channels. The picture has good color and action movies look fine with no blur or choppiness/hesitation. I did notice some minor artifacts when watching a very dark movie ("The Illusionist"). Also, in dark scenes you can see some light bleeding at the edges of the panel. These are minor quibbles that I expected from an LCD in this price range. The sound from the TV is fine as long as you aren't too picky. Overall, I would highly recommend this TV.PS: don't be a sucker for overpriced HDMI cables (like Monster), the cheapies work fine. There is Philips-branded HDMI to DVD cable on Amazon that is pleasant looking and less than 20 bucks.
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!
it has met or exceeded all my expectations. I have used it in many areas of the country and it has never let me get lost.
I had to return it because it would never load the paper. Very poor
Routers usually come with one serial WIC, so if you have an extra expansion slot, this is great. Advanced lab configurations like Frame-Relay, OSPF, EIGRP require back to back, or point to point connections which require two serial ports. This module does not require a DTE/DCE V.35 cable (costly). It connects via a standard RJ45 T1 cable. (pins 1-4, 2-5), which you can make yourself. The CSU/DSU also provides its own clock, so the clockrate command is not needed. Installation is a breeze.
I'm fairly pleased with this little retractable cable. Fortunately, I had read the other reviews, so I was not surprised by the short length and it works for me. Some things you should know:* As other reviewers mention, this is not a 6' cable. The technical details have the correct 2.5' length, but the description is incorrect.* The retractor mechanism is a little cheap and I've gotten it tangled a couple of times. That being said, I've always been able to untangle it and it has recovered.* The rubber around the plug ends is a good size for iPods and most stereo inputs, but it is too wide for the audio jack in an iPhone. I took a sharp knife to one end of the cable and shaved down the sides, then it worked fine even for the recessed iPhone jack. This wasn't too hard to do, though that cable end doesn't look too pretty now.In spite of these reservations, the cable works well, the audio quality seems fine, and it is small, convenient, and nicely functional.
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.
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.
Easy to install and adjust. I comes with hardware for just about every TV made. I couldn't be happier with the product.
I was looking for a low-end camera that would produce good pictures to email to family, but I was suprised at the quality output of the Koday DC3200 Digital Camera. Talk about instant gratification. Within minutes of opening the box, I was snapping digital images and emailing them to family, several of them impressed by the clarity a crispness of the images. I did have to use Adobe Photoshop to tone down a bright spot where the flash picked up a glare. My only complaint is that Kodak did not include a lens cap or a CompactFlash Removable Memory Card. Either way, the Kodak DC3200 Digital Camera is a bargain for the quality digital images that it produces. I will definitly be stuffing someone's Christmas stocking with a Kodak DC3200 Digital Camera this year.
My wife wanted a compact design for her binoculars but did not want to sacrifice on optics or quality. After alot of looking around in shops and on the net, I ordered these. She has small hands so adjusting the focus on a pair of standard 7x50's was almost impossible. She tried these out and immediately liked them. The eye relief is just a bit less than the 7x50's but not enough to matter wearing glasses. Great feel due to the rubberized grip. These are not useless mini sized, or ultra-lightweights. They feel substantial but will not weight you down on a good hike. The right eye adjustment knob was a bit tight when I first went to adjust it but it has loosened just enough after a few turns. The screw up eye cups work very well and the focus is easy to adjust. Views are clear and crisp and we both like looking through them.I was a bit dissapointed that there was no strap for the binoculars, but I'd probably replaced it anyway as I did with my others. The case is nothing special either. Just cheap nylon with a cheaper nylon mesh on the inside flap. Oddly, the case does had a decent strap. These little things should mean nothing in the decision to buy these fine optics. I always replace the bags and straps with something that will actually protect the unit and that is of suffcient size so you can get the item in and out easily. Good, comfortable straps are available on-line.
I bought 5 for my high definition devices. They just work and are a fantastic value!
The memory is not the fastest you can find. However it is reliable. Used it in desktop that I put together a couple of years ago. Based on the experience and the fact that it is quite cheap I think it is good value. Used it again when I upgraded memory later.
This card lets you download new songs for Rock Band, maps for Halo 3/Gears of War, new weapons for Chrome Hounds, new cars for Forza Motorsport 2. Also movies, Television shows, exclusive videos, etc..
Logitech has made another great product and works great if you have limited space to work with and do not use the standard numerical keys on the right of standard keyboards. The circle touchpad and right/left keys allow the user to operate as most notebook computers. The touch volume control operates well and is placed nicely. The unit holds a charge for long time and the charging stand works very well for battery charge and placement off the work space. The numerical lock is not intuitive, but overall the unit works well and is a nice showpiece for viewing by others.
Connecting this router up is no problem. It is like most of the routers around, especially like the LINKSYS which I had intended to upgrade. I now say it is "Like" the router in cabling only. The first issue, was as soon as you plug the router in, no internet. Very unlike the Linksys which auto-detected, and required a minimal amount of tweaking. Even when power went, the Linksys came right back up, and worked great. Not so the USR. After reading all the doco in the box, and then some from the online site which could be downloaded, I then did all it said. Still no internet, but nice view of the screens.After several resets, as instructed by the doco, and eventually sugested by the emails from support at USR, no internet, but great view of the setup.Went through the setup cabling and reset a few times over a few days, and then I have the internet, and suddenly no access to the setup screens. The Link worked great, but only one port worked. No wireless connection, and no second PC on line.Then, over the course of weeks, I was advised what to do in the screens, even though I had told them I had no access to the setup and config screens.Well, I am sending the unit back tomorrow, and hopefully they will send a working router back. In the meantime, my sturdy B class router from Linksys will be doing the job.MAY 31: I had sent off the whole box of items, including power supply. They returned a router with NO power supply, and no original setup disk. I called Support on Memorial day, and they are usually not there on most days, anyways, turns out that it will be another week before I get a power supply.One thing is for sure, if the router works in two weeks, I will be using LINKSYS next time, at least they work first time.USR should DUMP innovate IT as a company.JUNE 6: After finally getting the power supply, the unit was up and running. I had to ring "Customer Service" because the wireless signal was non-existent. Well, turns out I DID have all the settings right, but sending about 100-150 feet is out of the question. If the advertised capability is what you want, you actually need, according to what customer service told me, a more capable router. If you are lucky the 4 DBI extended antenna may resolve signal issues.US Robotics ? Not in the future. I will go straight back to Linksys, especially when the new versions of the routers above the G class protocols come out.If you really need to use a USR router, you have three alternatives, one is a extra strength antennae, one is a booster aerial for about 30 dollars, and the third is a booster aerial for MEGA send capabilities, cost about 90 dollars. Avoid this 90 dollar option for the moment. The new N protocol will resolve your problems, but do NOT touch USR items... their customer service technicians are a waste of time, and the products are currently a waste. LINKSYS is still the markets best.JUNE 30: The Antenna to get if you get this Wireless router is3COM Corp U.S. ROBOTICS 4DBI DESKTOP WIRELESS ANTENNA ( USR5480 ), which is useful if your house or apartment is over 800 square feet. This antenna is essential for this USR turkey.
This is a very good capacitor. It was easy to hook up once i looked up how to. It stopped all the dimming in my lights and gives lots of power to my system. The flashing lights on it also look amazing.
I recomend this product because it supports 1080 between DVD player recorder and the TV coming out ofa Kinivo HS420 Premium 4*2-Four Inputs to Two Outputs solved all my problems
I love mine. A nifty case. No problem with fitting everything, including a gtx280 and a Zalman 9700 (which works real well oriented with the large top vent). It's handy, roomy enough, not too big, plenty of air, and not loud with all fans on low. I experimented a lot and the cooling wasn't really better with the fans on high.. I tried lots of combination's. Low speed gives good consistent airflow with minimal drag and noise. I have an E8600 at 4.5ghz 1.41v and it gets up to about 50C under Crysis, about 60C under stress test. Idles around 30C. .
The Floppy Disk was just perfect. I had no problems at all installing it and it worked perfect on the very first try. It took me no more than five minutes to install and check the unit out. The complete discription of the floppy drive given made me confident that it was the correct unit for me. The price was right and I received the unit right on time.
I Like the wide angle...BUT...DON'T USE THE FLASH WITH THE WIDE AGLE! Otherwise it is a Great Product and the Price is Good!Thaks,C.A.
Purchased this after I understood I'll have to pay AT&T; monthly for my modem and then at the end I don't even get to keep it.After searching for several options (not many) I chose to go with this one for an ADSL/WIFI Router combo.First, using the auto-connect ADSL function it did find the correct protocol and I was connected to AT&T; site, after registering I only needed to change the PPP username and password to the ones you make while registering and that was it!Got it up and working including the WIFI in about 10-15min and it's working great.I installed several routers before, D-Link is usually pretty straight forward.
very easy to work with - an excellent, small, simple piece to back up my laptop
Using the case for a Canon 500D with a mounted 18-55mm lens. Also store the charger, 2 batteries, 55mm threaded hood & 55-250mm lens. This case looks great, is very sturdy providing great protection. It was very simple to configure for it's contents & I saved the removed foam for possible reconfiguration in the future. This case is just right diminsion wise, allowing for padding all around my equipment with a generouse level of padding above and below. Could fit a few more items & with the stated contents, it's a perfect size. Great product, great price
Wow, this is one slick little gadget! So far it works great, but I can see the battery getting a little weak like some of the other reviewers have described. I normally don't purchase the extended warranty, but I did with this item. With the Apple protection plan they don't just repair the product, they replace it. So I will wait for about two years until enough people complain to Apple, and they manufacture a better battery. Also the Itunes store is pretty good, but they are missing some very popular artists. (try searching for Dave Matthews Band. I mean they don't have any Dave Matthews??? Get with it!!) As far as the FM transmitter goes I have tried three of them and finally settled on the Monster brand one. I would stay away from the one that Best Buy sells for $99.99. I can't remember the name of it but it is a white cradle that has all of these extentions to plug into the ciggarette lighter. Just by taking it out of the package (thats right folks 100 bucks and they sell it in one of those imposible to open plastic packages!) I knew that it would break soon, and I was right!! Plus any bump in the road and my Ipod would get jarred out of position. Very angry with this product!!!!!! Enough about the accesories, buy an Ipod Mini today! You will not regret it.
It works!BUY IT!!Makes a SECURE and SOLID connection the FIRST time, EVERY time!No more "crushed" connectors!No more cable connectors in the trash.I guard mine with my life and NO, you may NOT BORROW it.This is one tool that is too precious to loan out.Buy it!You will NOT be disappointed!!
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.
Very happy with this remote, especially when you compare prices of other RF remotes on the market. I wish you could rearrange the items on the main screen though.
I decided to buy a new battery for my camera even though the one I have is working perfectly fine , but I thought one day it will be out of date and I'd have to buy a whole new camera !It arrived right on time and works fine , no problems .
First off this compliments very very nicely with my Alpine DVA-9860 HU. I do not have an amp but have Boston Acoustics SX95's in the rear and SX55's in the front with stock tweeters in the front as well. The sound shines. The unit works like its supposed to.Now for the hard part. Its not easy scrolling through menus, playlists, as you have to do A LOT OF SCROLLING with the dail. If you have say 2000 songs+ forget about trying to scroll by artist, song. Its impossible. What you have to do is make short playlists of your fave songs. If not, you will be frustrated with trying to get to the song you want. This is a downfall of this system. You can not control the iPod once its hooked up so that stays in the glovebox.Its a good way to listen to your iPod through your car's audio system (If you have an Alpine HU). Those FM transmitters are not for music fans. They do not sound good and have their own cons.For now, this is as good as it gets. Icelink was another product that people rave about but its almost the same thing I think.
I drive long haul truck. Driving truck is boring, so I write novels by dictating into a tape recorder and transcribing to laptop during down time. My first recorder was a micro-cassette SONY. The SONY broke after a couple chapters of a book (maybe a month.) Then I bought an Olympus Blue Pearlcorder. It lasted me during four complete books before the motor wore out. Generally, I tend to torture my Olympus--I constantly rewind, edit, play, rewind again and again, edit some more, play some more. I do this hour upon hour everyday. My first Pearlcorder lasted three years. A Best Buy salesman told me that I needed to go digital, far superior. I bought one. I took it back to Best Buy. I couldn't edit with a digital--I couldn't rewind, drop in a new word or change a sentence without erasing everything behind it. Some of the other reviewers complained of the sound quality for the Pearlcorder. I didn't buy a home-entertainment system, I simply bought a device to record my words. Works for me, book after book.
We almost didn't purchase this remote because of complaints regarding small buttons and both my husband and I have big fat fingers. However, we did and we're thrilled with it. Yes, the buttons are small, but the buttons click and aren't touch sensitive, we've not run into incidences where we try to push 2 and push 2 and 3 instead, and that's even using the remote in the dark.All other praise in the other reviews holds true. We love, love, love this remote and didn't want to see someone not purchase it because they have big fingers.
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
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).
This cable gets a lot of attention on Amazon, so when I needed an extra cable I tried it out. I've compared it to other HDMI cables I have (Monster), and I can not see any difference using my untrained eye. And obviously, this is priced much friendlier.I'd easily recommend this cable to anyone in need of an HDMI cable without any hesitation.
Well people Iam new at the hd thing I got a toshiba 32inch hd tv max it can do is 1080I i have a xbox360 pro with hdmi slot I saw this cable on the seller portion for $0.13 and said what the heck! well i watch movie standard cause i dont have the hd plapyer for the xbox and with this cord iam pushing full 1080I with all movies and it makes the standard one look even clearer and when i play games they look even crisper I have no complaints with this cord but was wondering can it do 1080p if I get a new set but for the time Iam completly happy hope this help peeps
It worked very well for about two weeks. It is starting to go out. I estimate it has two or three weeks of use left.
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 *****
This is a workhorse of an all in one. Lasts about 3 yrs. I had the previous incarnation and it held up pretty well. Could be faster on some stuff like scanning and faxing but for the price it is a good value.
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS IT BROKE IN A MONTHNOT MY FAULT AT ALL
Wall charger quit working after about 2-3 weeks of use. USB cable not only would not charge but twice caused my ZEN Vision:M (60GB) to lock up to the point where a hard-reboot (poke a paper clip into the little hole) was required. I won't even try the car charger.
This product is definitely a bargain. Adding on the free shipping thats available, its a great bang for your buck. I did not expect perfection from a 19 dollar product, but I did find some issues with the bass. I noticed that when bass was slightly raised by one of the preset equalizer settings on my iPod, the bass did not produce a crisp sound. Obviously, you do not have to listen to the music at the maximum volume and/or on the Hip Hop setting, but this is a warning to those who expect perfect bass.Other comments:The cord is also extremely long, and the headphones do not go to a very high volume (your ears will thank you). Maybe the volume thing is just different to me because I am not used to over-the-ear headphones.Needless to say, this is a good product. I apologize for my mixed message. 4/5 to 5/5 stars!
these are a nice pair of headphones for the price, true they are not as good sounding as the sony clip ons but these are durable indeed.
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).
They HAVE NOT resolved the issues with this lock. It is pathetically poor. I am grateful for not having put it on the laptop before finding out that it is junk.
The connector works good but it did not say that the blue amp wire should be connrcted on a E-39 BMW,in which I had to investigate the reason why my speakers wouldn't play.
I purchased the Cyber Acoustics Docking Speakers based on the reviews by others. I just received it (within 2 days of ordering), plugged it in and popped in the Ipod Classic. It works great. It actually has a nice sound for what it is. I'm very impressed. Don't expect to crank this and blow out your neighbors, but if you want to listen music in a room or two or three, then this is exactly what you want. For the money, it is an excellent deal. I would recommend this product.
This DVD player does a great job on my TV. It also plays DIVX 6.0 movies too. Some of the Divx shows I already had on my computer would not play, but when I re-encoded them into Divx 6 they play great. Also a surprise in that I thought it would not play DTS format and direct to TV it doesn't. However I run my player through a Sony Home theater system and it has a DTS decoder. It play DTS great through it. I am really pleased with this Player.
liked the case was very easy to work on, is set up for several different type motherboards almost tool less
Great price and cables are as good as any on the market (I purchased these as a package with a 5 to 1 HDMI switch). I would recommend this product to potential shoppers for HDMI cables.
Bought this on a whim and surprised how smartly designed it is, small enough to throw in a your brief case or laptop case and stable enough for basic tablet usage. Supports multiple angles and was relatively steady performer. Good find and a worthy purchase. Note: Amazon carries multiple versions of this stand under different names AND a white version is available as well.
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.
For the price, I thought I would take the risk of the cable not performing as I couldn't bring myself to pay the outrageous prices being asked for hdmi cable. I'd ordered two, one to connect my DVD and the other to connect the cable box. I was astounded at the immediate improvement in the picture of my new Samsung 26" HD TV. This is a fantastic bargain!
i like ,but i up grade my music ,so i had to up grade my cap.
I have the car kit and it works well with the FM tuner. It is a little tricky to wire but you should not need to pay for a pro to install it. I have a jeep so the cradle is a big problem. The device is big an bulky and blocks the entire middle of my winshield when attached with the suction cup provided with the car kit. I modified it by sticking the velcro like stips they give you with EZ-Pass onto the cradle. I placed it between the steering wheel and stereo system. Its a little hard to see now, but at least its no longer a glowing beacon to the entire street at night.
Cheap, portable & does the job. Didn't want to spend a lot on a stand as I don't need to use one very often & this fits the bill. I especially like the ability to fold it up & keep in the bag with my iPad.
I had to return these cartridges. the description said they were compatible with my printer but they were not. I was very disappointed
For the price, this HDMI cable is just the thing for you HD needs. There is no reason to spend $40+ on a name brand cable when all HDMI cables are basically the same. They either send a signal, or don't. This cable works just fine for my HD TV and HD Surround System.
I have used many different versions of Microsoft's wireless and wired optical mice. Their most recent addition to the pointing device family is excellent with the notable exception of the back and forward buttons generally found on higher end mice. The scroll wheel is a bit larger than previous versions, which is a nice plus. The wireless functionality works flawlessly through its USB connection and the mouse fits nicely in an average sized hand.
a 16 ft usb printer cord for less than $9.00!?!? staples brand 6 footer, and believe me 6ft is useless, was $27!! This cord works, and got her in 3 days... there is no reason to go into a Staples or Office Depot/max again...
I have just used two of them. I can not rate the reliability of this product.
I had an issue with my VoIP device connecting after the unit was installed for about 2 months.. I contact Linksys and after a number of interactions they acknowledged that the unit was defective. They sent me a refurbished unit (putting a hold on my credit card for 50% more than I paid for the original new unit and threaten to bill me if the unit wasn't returned within 5 days) That unit didn't work either. I contacted Linksys support and they asked me to contact their support number again.. They said that they would have a "senior" support tech speak to me then.. I noted that I had spent many hours working through this issue and had assumed that their senior support personnel had been involved. They responded that it was only a level 1 support person who had guided me through the initial troubleshooting and replacement.. I could not waste anymore time and I will not buy another Linksys product (I have bought Linksys products exclusively for the last 9 years.) I purchased another vendors product..
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 have bought this unit through Panasonic web site for $107 Dec. 1, 2004 for my son as Christmas gift. He didn't use it until Jan 2005. It's DOA (dead on arrival). I call Panasonic help line to get a replacement. ButI was told it has passed 30 days and I have to send to local dealer to repair. The local dealer charges Panosonic $120 to get part replaced. It works couple months. Now the disk tray won't open. Once it opens, it won't close. And the tray keeps spinning. I think I will get Sony DVD player from local store. At least it's easy to replace the unit if anyting goes wrong.
To tell you the truth, I was skeptical buying a battery for canon from some other company.but this is great!!! The battery life is very good and the charge stays on for a long time.I would definitely recommend this to others.
I have nothing but good to say about this camera. I own several film cameras, but digital is the way to go. The EI 200 is light and gives good battery life. With a 64 mg compact flashcard I filled the card and used only one set of batteries. The LCD screen disappears in bright light, so trying to change settings in difficult. This also makes macro difficult because you cannot see to focus. The situation with the LCD screen is the reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5. I also wish Pentax made a remote which works light a cable release. The one they offer with the 3 second delay is a waste of money.Has any camera manufacturer come up with a digital camera with interchangable and manual focus lenses? That would be the best of both worlds.However, the EI 200 is a nice, light camera for use when size or weight is important. You can shoot to your hearts content without having to worry about wasting film. Purchasing this camera was an excellent choice.
Decent lens, fits my camera and works perfectly. The lens was in good condition and not used. Thank you so much.
I have not received these babies yet .They are a replacement for my Sony $50 MDR x300's(xtra Bass)Which were stolen at school (Devry University Philadelphia)along with an 8 gig Sansa Fuse.I bought the exact same MP3 player to replace cause there is really not anything better in the price range that will play FLAC files. I have not heard these but after about 4 1/2-5 hours of research I was convinced these were the best HEADPHONES for my money. Ordering went very smoothly and they should be here by the weekend at that point i will revise this review.Received them 1-19-10- at 5:30 pm woulda liked to have had them earlier in the day but you get what you pay for.THE HEADPHONES were lighter than i thought they would be and they are not that tight (tight I was ready for from other ppls reviews) Built solid and I love the cord only on one side and both straight and curly like a old phone cord. Looks durable enough.The sound Is Magnificint right out of the box. Effortlessly covering the whole human hearing range (20 - 20000 Hz)Bass is very solid tight with punch where its suppozed to be.The highs are stunning for a closed air type headphone.Cymbals in a Charles LLoyd recording played by Billy Higgins were very believable. Not too sharp or abrasive as I read in another review.The midrange is perfect to these ears..I get the feeling that after a 50 hour Burn in period the bass will even be tighter and the mids will really shine through ...more to come just wanted to share first impressions. By far the best cans i ever owned. At $200 dollars these would have been a bargin. I paid $113.00 INCREDIBLE DEAL oh and I have had them on for about 1 1/2 hours No Problem with comfort at all. These other guys must have had HUGE Heads
For people who don't have a tape cassette player in their vehicle this is the best alternative.At first I must admit that I hated this product, because of all the static but then I remembered that I can find the best FM stations for my area (Central Florida) by using the same stations I used for my Sirius radio.[...]Also, if you are still having static, try adjusting the volume levels on your stereo and mp3 player...would recommend doing this before you start driving ; )It would have received 5 stars if it charged the mp3 player too.
A great addition to my Delphi XM2GO unit. I use it in my office at work and it's style fits in very well. The sound is better than I was expecting, far better than running through an FM radio. I like just plugging it into the docking station first thing in the morning and enjoying the good sound that comes out.
I bought this case for my Palm TX and it has almost all the features I wanted out of it. It looks and feels great. It covers everything (except the ports) while still remaining as small as a case can get. The construction seems solid, and there's no doubt in my mind that the case will outlast the PDA.I would offer two caveats to those looking to buy this case. The first and most serious is that it doesn't work with Palm's universal docking cradle, which I also bought. It works fine with the cables that came with my TX, but it interferes just enough that you can't seat the TX in the cradle. This is possibly more of a problem with the cradle, however, as I'm not sure it would be compatible with any case that has a back.The other caveat is that the opening for the headphone jack is not quite large enough for all plugs. If you've got a largish plug, you may be out of luck.
I've had the Harmony 880 for two years and when it works it's great. The rest of the time it's an expensive doorstop. The main problems are battery recharging and upgrades.The battery charging cradle is very persnickety, so it's possible to place the remote in the cradle and miss the charging spots. The result is a dead battery instead of a fully charged one.The other problem is the difficulty in upgrading the remote. The Logitech Remote software hangs at 3% and never upgrades the unit. No firmware upgrades, no updates to equipment. If you don't get the programming right on the first try, forget it.
Well, I recently purchased this product based on prior experiences with Cambridge SoundWorks that were very positive. And I have to say, the PlayDock i didn't disappoint! It looks great and sounds even better.PROS:- iPod fits very securely in one of six dock adapters (unlike other docking systems where the iPod sits on top and seems to wobble back and forth.)- Connects to your TV with the included A/V cable.- Wireless remote controls key features of the dock AND the iPod.- Charges your iPod (when the dock is plugged into an AC outlet.)- Included line in cable lets you connect other MP3 players, such as Creative Zen or Microsoft Zune.- Stereo separation function does a very nice job of opening up the sound of compressed music.CONS:- Lack of real portability. Yes, it runs on batteries, but the unit gets a little heavy when you toss in 8 'C' batteries. I wouldn't want to carry it around for very long. ;)- Strange FM/MP3 button on the remote doesn't seem to do anything (neither the PlayDock i nor the iPod has an FM tuner.)OVERALL:I am very happy with the performance of the PlayDock i and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for docking speakers for their iPod.
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.
Once the repeater is up and running, it works very well. However, getting to that point is a nightmare - at least if you use WEP on your network. Basic rule: do not - repeat, DO NOT - press the autoconfig button. Which is unfortunately what I did, and it took me 45 minutes to fix the resulting mess. I am still not quite sure exactly what the problem is (and in fact how I solved it). But it seems to be related to the fact that the range expander defaults to WEP-disabled. When you run the installation wizard and connect to your WEP-enabled router (as per the manual), it can't find the repeater. I lost track of exactly what I was doing but after numerous rounds of resetting the expander and pulling the plug, it suddenly worked. Make sure you read previous reviews for details on some of the things to look out for, such as reconfigured IP settings, use of identical SSIDs, etc.I give it four stars because now that it is configured, it does work as advertised. But the installation is certainly not for the faint of heart, and judged by previous reviews, Customer Support doesn't seem to be very effective.
A really sharp picture. Like looking at all the channels as if they were HD. Easy to set up. We are enjoying it!
I've always heard that Toshiba products are reliable, but this DVD/VCR combo stopped working after just 18 months. When a DVD is loaded, it fails to spin up. After about a minute, it spits the disk back out. It's very disappointing to have to buy another unit so quickly after buying the last one.
Very good purchase. Went on vacation to Alaska and the binoculars were just the ticket for spotting wildlife.
The UV-ness is not that necessary for DSLRs since they have built-in UV filters but protecting the front element of the lens is still something I do. I did not notice image quality degradation nor incread ghosting/flaring.
What I like about it (I own ebm-901):1. Open platform (thus lots of useful FREE software available).2. Generic AAA batteries support.3. Simple USB interface.4. Large screen.5. Good handwriting recognition.6. Sturdy and reliable case.7. Low power consumption.8. Good music playback quality.Now, about its well-known problems: folks, BACKUP your data on your MMC! This way you will NEVER lose your OS and apps! Come on! The device does have a power backup in the form of a capacitor, which is really bad and it hardly does anything. For a techie, it is not hard to put in a differect capacitor. Problem solved. Sometimes it helps keep memory intact if you pull out one dead battery and put it a fresh one, then pull out another one and replace it with fresh.You cannot manage your files on MMC from within the EBM's OS. Who knows if Ectaco will ever release a new version of the OS.Otherwise I love my eBookMan, I use it all the time, it's my primary mobile library, and I am quite hesitant to look elsewere for a new PDA.
I was initially very pleased with this router. It was reasonably easy to set up, although I configured it by hand instead of using the Easy Install Wizard so I can't speak to the quality of the Wizard. The 76-page manual is good, though missing an index.The web-based interface was very very nice (at first, but more on this later). I was able to enter my settings quickly, and there appears to be a high level of customization possible. This router comes with firewall capabilities that are not necessarily advertised, which was a welcome surprise.Things worked well for the first day, and the range on the wireless was quite good. At that point I decided to increase security. I disabled SSID Broadcast so that the ID of my network would not be spuriously broadcast...however, a new laptop immediately saw the network. So I'm not sure if SSID broadcast disable works, or if I made some mistake.Then I tried to filter MAC addresses (which ensures that only specified computers have access to the router). For several hours I tried to enter a list of 5 MAC addresses into the router, but it would not take any more than one! This was a maddening experience. Finally, I decided to try using Internet Explorer to access the web interface, instead of Netscape. Suddenly, it worked. It seems likely that Belkin did not adequately test the product with Netscape.During the above process, I had tried to check the firmware revision (I have 1.00000000, and no new firmware is yet available). I clicked on the button to check to see if there's an update, and the interface hung every time. So that feature doesn't work right, either, in either browser.The next thing I did is try to confirm that MAC Address Filtering (above) was actually working properly. I enabled the feature, and removed a few computers from my access list. But they could still access the internet! I then removed all computers but one from the list, and still, no filtering. I called tech support. To give them credit, I only waited on hold a few minutes. But the person I spoke with was clueless. He was probably so used to people having trouble getting the internet to work, that he couldn't process the notion that my problem was that the security features were improperly permitting network access to unauthorized computers. I believe he didn't even know how MAC Address Filtering is supposed to work. When I was finally able to make the problem clear to him, he said someone would get back to me. But that won't be before I return this router for a refund.In summary: the router has good potential. But the fact that MAC Address Filtering simply doesn't work, and Disable SSID Broadcast may not work either, means that this router is missing at least one of the fundamental security features. There are other firmware problems, too, which don't speak well for Belkin's Quality Control. My advice is not to purchase this router, at least until the firmware is revised.
amazon is basically advertising this product, IT IS HORRIBLEthe usb socket= bad idea,can never fit inthe price= an aiptek a-hdAiptek A-HD 720P 5MP CMOS High Definition Camcorderwith a 2 gb memory card can shoot 1h 05m in HD at 720p(not FULL hd) but it can shoot 6 hours 30 minutes! in 480p(normal definition) plus it also takes pictures, and records voices for the same price.i bought an aiptek a-hd @ target for 129.99( plus tax) and it is 10x better than my crappy FLIP 60 minutes of non HD video.i know most of you are buying this for function but my aiptek is soooooomuch better than my flip.so for the price you should check out the AIPTEK A-HDAiptek A-HD 720P 5MP CMOS High Definition Camcorder[NO I AM NOT ADVERTISING THIS PRODUCT]
I was very unhappy with my purchase, as the cord was the wrong size. It would not fit in my IP phone.
I had a problem ordering these items twice. Both times I recieved a the model number 818c2 instead of these. The funny thing was someone had the audacity to place computer printed labels over the model numbers on the buble pack with the 812c2. (as if you wouldn't notice.) So i returned them twice and gave up.
The Pelican 1750 Rifle Case I purchased was just the right size for my 24" ar-15 Varment Rifle. The foam was also a good fit for thickness of the case.I do have to admit that the case is very long and with the rifle in it it's heavy also, but that is the price you pay if you want that long of a rifle.I am very pleased with it.
The good stuff:-BFO for SSB-will tune in 1 KHz steps-very very good sound through phones( if you have good ones)-very good sound with built in speaker-FM stereo through phones-very good FM-good AM/MW-good SW with whip ant.-handy reel ant.-very good owner's manual with frequency guide for ameteur,aironautical,and maritime.-nice case-built very well with good quality feel to it.Things that bug me,but not too much:-Bass and Treble would be nice,but if not CAN'T WE AT LEAST HAVE A TONE KNOB? Not even the famed Sony 2010 has one! Why not? The hi/low switch is better than nothing,and does an ok job.-No rf gain control.Two way dx/local switch only-no tune knob just up and down buttons,so it's a bit of a pain to band scan.Push push push push push push push.Can tune in 1 KHz steps.-BFO only. No usb/lsb.Tunes in 1 Khz steps with bfo "fine tune" knob.Still ok for ssb ,just could be better.-no sync detector.Hay,what do 'ya want for that price ?-Cheezy "earbud phones". Then again, did you ever get a decent pair of headphones with anything? Not me.Spend a little and get some Koss "Porta-pro" phones.You will never go back to cheap ones again!-dial light only stays on for 10 sec.Don't let all of this talk you out of one though.What it does it does well....All in all: A fine little radio esp. for the $. Quite good sound with the speaker,and very very good through phones.Good MW/Am dx( not a 2010 or RF-2200 but,still a lot better than you might think).Good with just the whip ant. for SW.Very good FM.I think it's by far the best radio you can get for the money....grab one while you can still get a new one....8)
I bought this mount for my mountain bike. From the moment I received it I could tell that it was well constructed and that it was a great product. My GPS unit fit in it perfectly and I've had no issues with it since installation. I would order again from this company without any hesitation. It also arrived a lot sooner than expected too (added bonus).
It takes beautiful pictures, sharp, gorgeous color, etc, but it is darned slow to write the higher the resolution. Forget writing in Tiff and Raw if you are taking any pictures that need a fast write speed. Tiff and Raw are only good for portraits and nature. This is not the camera to chase the little ones around with, but my son is now 9 so not much chasing is going on. It is a wonderful portrait or landscape camera though and that is what I purchased it for. It can go all the way down to 1/4000 shutter speed which is excellent, but I am still playing with it in low light situations. It is nice to have an understanding of how cameras work, and when you do, you can use this to it's advantage. It is a nice alternative to dSLR's where you spend more for the lens than the body. I can't justify that at the present time as this meets my needs. I do also have a very fast Minolta Dimage Z2 which my son now uses in case we need something with speed. If you are chasing little ones around, you will not want this camera. If you take mostly portrait, landscape, flowers and such, you will love this camera.
The headset works just as advertised, right out of the box. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anybody.
The Eikon fingerprint reader is easy to install and use. I bought it to use with vista 64 bit. My old MS reader doesn't have drivers for 64 bit windows.This works great on my system.One problem is it won't log in on Roboformbecause it is not a windows log.So far it works on every thing else.
I bought this PDA when color PDA's were rare. I wish I would have waited for the color ones. This PDA is great looking and I have never had problems with the PDA or it's software. I use this thing everyday to plan my busy work day. I would suggest this for any student, worker, or executive. I would buy another product from Handspring. The price is right and the support is awsome.
Unlike some other sites, I had instant access to the code. It's nice not to have to wait one or more hours for an &#34;instant&#34; email.
You almost have to spend the extra money to purchase decent batteries for Kodak's camera. Kodak has a good camera that requires high end battery quality or you are stuck with an expensive door jam.
I have had my sony vgn c140g for almost 5 years now. I have taken decent care of it, reformatted its drive and it has never crashed on me. I have dropped it, jostled it, carried it everywhere and it has never let me down. Only now is it starting to show its age. I don't have enough good things to say about the sony vaio computers because of this little beauty.
For under $10 for a 25ft cable. You cannot go wrong... Its well worth the money. Using it for my ipad to my tv via thunderbolt hdmi connector to watch movies. Bought the long cable so i can control everything from my chair in the living room, Works like a charm.
I bought this to convert PS2 mouse and keyboard to USB and since rear USB ports are at a premium on the Vostro I saved 1 port. I bought this particular converter based on numerous reviews from Amazon, Dell, etc. It works perfectly and I haven't noticed any dropped keys etc. that reviews for other converters complained about. Definitely recommended.
I gave it 5 stars because it does its job and in no time.such a cute little thing. I would definitely recommend this item.
What a camera! short battery life I thought. but still excellent in taking photos. pictures vivid and sharp.
first stack I recived had the spindle broken and had 14 damaged disks the rest I started burning on rest,some burned at 16x most burned at 8x and out of 86 I had left I tossed about 20 from bad burns and this is from a new burner that burned flawlesly before this batchamazon sent me replacmemnt even thought I never asked for it and then asked me to send the fist batch back thought they send a prepayed return label it would of helped if the read I on the letter I send to inform them about the damage but I did not ask for a replacment and did tell that I was buring the good disks,so I got nothing to returnhopefuly they fix this issue as I not paying for somting I never ordered
En excelentes condiciones.Era lo que yo esperaba, muy buena compra.Ha llegado a su destino Valparaiso - Chile, impecable.
This was shipped the next day in great condition! My sister in law just got a new camera and i know she will love her lense! Thank you! :)
A great little recorder! I had the earlier model of this until it was lost - I guess the downside is that they are small, fit in pockets, and can slip away - and always appreciated the quality of the recording and the USB-stick like convenience. I am even more satisfied with the new model which has a rechargeable battery and continues to plug directly into the computer just like a USB stick. This kind is so easy and basically foolproof. While this can be used like an MP3 player I wouldn't want to wear it out using it regularly for that. I saw other reviews saying it was hard to fully charge the battery or to record with adequate volume. I have not experienced that.
I can see my favorite programs since my Treo in any place: of camping, in the car, etc.Sensational!!!Me do not I lose history channel or discovery channel. Fantastic.
This is everything I hoped it would be. I can carry books, files, cell phone, electrical attachment and two laptops keeping both hands free to so I can ride my motorcycle to my favorite restaurant and do office work while eating breakfast.Easily fits the largest of the 17" laptops.If you don't like large things you won't like this. I love it.
First off, I'm using it with XP pro.1. very easy installation process (However, putting battery in is quite tricky but not really a problem.)2. It comes a very small receiver, which is good in tight space and can be stored nicely and safely inside the mouse for travel. This also shuts the mouse down to save more energy on the go.3. The battery indicator is quite useless. It only comes up when you first turn the mouse on and then fades away. I'm a very mobile user and I want to see how much left all the time.4. If you choose to install the setpoint software (which I strongly recommend but just disable the auto-update feature; it's very annoying.), The buttons work wonder. I don't have any problem flipping it over to change from free-form scrolling to click 2 click. I'm a click 2 click person and I have to say I've also tried the free-form. It's very slippery and my document keep sliding up and down. (Or you can do it slowly) CAUTION: scrolling is slow! even with the maximum speed setting and accelerating. Zooming in and out is very tricky for me but may be because I have small and sleek right hand. :)5. It's very ergonomic and the precision of laser tracking system is very good. It gives me a very smooth clicking experience.overall, a very good notebook mouse on the go. I got it for around $30 so it's very well worth the price.
These headphones have pretty crisp sound and decent bass levels. They fit firmly over my ears so they block out a lot of ambiet noise so you don't need to crank the volume to hear your music perfectly. I bought these over the Bose option and I'm glad I saved myself a couple hundred dollars.The only downside I noticed was that like any full cover ear head phone, it can make your ears warm.
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 just upgraded my camera to the new 1.03 Firmware on D-Link's support site and the camera works better for me. I don't get the random freezes or disconnects anymore. I liked the camera before, but now it's just generally more responsive.I too use this to monitor/watch my kids while they are at home and I am at work. The ports you need to open on your firewall/router to view this camera across the internet are 80 and 5001-5003. That's a total of 2 (two) rules you need to set. No big deal. Again D-Link's support page walks you through this quite easily.The digital zoom feature is a nice touch, which was a free upgrade via firmware. Overall I believe D-Link has outdone themselves with a camera of this caliber. Although the new DCS-5300G sounds better just because it uses the 802.11g protocol for faster wireless transmissions. Although wired is fine for me, and I got this 802.11b camera for cheaper on eBay than I could find the wired version.
nice. i have it in my family room. Broadcasts throughout house just fine. Only trouble was initially setting it up... fix just required a reset. Overall, i'd buy again.
I bought a set of these 5 years ago from a local BB. I didn't have the cash to buy a full set so I settled for one set to connect to my receiver. Very easy to install. Super sturdy and tight fitting on the speaker terminals. I have had my speaker wires in storage for the last 3 years and when I took them out of storage the bare end of the copper wire was a dull brownish color. I removed the Monster Tip and the copper looked as though it was freshly cut, still shiny with that great copper color. Needless to say, you don't have to spend a lot on speaker wire but make sure you leave enough extra to trim off the oxidized ends once a year...who does that? Buy these instead and rest assured you are getting the best sound quality from non corroded speaker wire.
These headphones are very much worth the price. I have approximately 20-30 high-end headphones. I have spent as much as $900.00 for the top of the high-end headphones. Each set offers different things that are wonderful.The Sony 7506 is no frills. No leather covered earpads or aluminum fittings. They fit snugly, but not as constrictive as Sennheiser 600 or 650. They do not float on your head like the audiophile Audio-Technica models which are excellent. The earpads fit on the ear rather than surrounding the ear like Audio-Technica. The phones are closed back and achieve a very good seal as to outside noise.As far as sound, I cannot say that they are flat sounding. They have an immediate sound stage. You feel you are on stage with the musicians. There is no sense of separation from the sources of the music. The sound is very joyful and dynamic. They are very easily driven by an Ipod. I have not heard them with a headphone amplifier. I suspect that a headphone amplifier might make them sound overripe if not on the low gain setting.Often times, I prefer an open-backed headphone because it seems to give you a sound that has more space in it. I like the more subtle approach, but these headphones do not seem too close.On a technical note, the headphones appear to be made of plastic rather than lightweight metal. The wires that go to each earcup of the headphones are exposed so that they could be pulled if you do not use them very carefully. One thing you will note from the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 (which is approximately the same price) is that the wires to each of the earcups is hidden inside frame of the headphones. Additionally, I believe (although I am not sure)that the headphone frames of the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 are metal with metal fittings. I cannot comment on how long the Sony headphones will last because I have only owned the 7506 for a month or so. At the same price, you might want to consider the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 or the Grado SR-80.In short, if you are not a fanatical collector of headphones and only want to purchase one pair, this is an excellent choice. By the way, by having more than one set of headphones, you in effect have several different stereos--each sounding rather different than the other. To achieve sound of this caliber from speakers, you would have to spend thousands of dollars to get the quality of sound a listener with good headphones can get from an Ipod featuring huge memory and portability. Lastly, you will not burden everyone around you in your family with having to listen to the same music you are listening to your music.
I am extremely unhappy with the MicroTalk Cobra LI5600-2DX VP up to 20 miles. I bought a pair 7 days ago and one of these doesn't work . The battery doesnt charge and his range in urban setting is no more than 900 feets. The voice quality is crackling and noise. This unit is only good for kid's back yard use and not for people like me, that goes to skiing to the mountains and need a good radio. I Will NOT recommend it to anyone...really. I'm back to use my old Motorola Two ways....T6400 ......
This product was exactly as advertised. I haven't had it long enough to find any really problems.
this is either a 5 star or a 1 star product. it either works or it doesn't. in my case - it didn't work with WEP which makes it useless. if you got this product to support your existing WEP you are in the minority. i spent 45 minutes on the phone with their bangalore tech support staff who told me to turn off WEP and use the auto config as this is the only way it will work. as of July 15, 2004 there is a known bug with this product which will not allow it to function using WEP. a firmware update is supposedly coming, but in the meantime - mine is going back. if you want to expand the range of your network for the enjoyment of your neighbors and anyone passing by, then this is the product for you. if you would like a modicum of security - then look elsewhere or at least be sure that the new firmware has addressed this issue.
This camera is definately a eye-grabber.It's skinny, pretty , and black, which makes it look even slicker. The screen is big and viibrant. And it's fairly easy to use. Unfortunately the pics aren't the best . I previously owned a canon a520, and i believe it took better pics than those of of the z60. NJot a hugte difference, but you can tell. Which is kinda a down-er considering the 4.0-vs.-6.0 Mp difference.Other than that the camer is a good choice especially if you want a camera mainy to take snap-shots. :-D
My son needed points for his xbox live on a saturday afternoon so instead of having a card mailed to us, we chose 1600 "Online Points" code. After payment, we got the points code immediatley displayed in my Amazon account. Now thats fast! My only complaint is you are only saving a dollar off the face value of the card, but I guess that's Microsoft.
Cables worked perfectly. I bought a few. The one I tried I hooked my PS3 to my 52inch LCD TV. Picture is perfect. The price is especially nice considering Fry's or Bestbuy want to charge a huge amount for a similar cable.
I just received this TV last week. Spent a few months researching 37 inch flat panel HD TVs and kept coming back to the Sharp Aquos line because of the superb picture and features. I am not disappointed in my purchase. The screen looks great from any angle, even at 170 degrees.HD broadcasts look superb, even at factory default settings. Other than turning up the bass a bit, turning on the virtual surround-sound feature, customizing the screen font/characteristics, and turning on the OPC/DL feature (that allows the brightness to automatically adjust with room lighting), I really haven't changed any other settings.Even analog TV looks good on this unit, as long as you aren't standing too close to it. The TV has a great "Smart Stretch" feature that somehow displays 4:3 analog broadcasts on the full 16:9 screen without causing any noticeable distortion or picture cropping. I'm not sure how this is accomplished, but it is impressive, esp. compared to stretching techniques used by other brands or cable boxes.I avoided a plasma screen unit because of the possible "fading" problem over time. Despite the reputation that LCDs have about poor black levels, I find this set's black level to be fine, living up to its high contrast ratio (even for an LCD).The Aquos line of HD TVs is more expensive than most other flat panel LCDs, but in my opinion, it is worth the extra money. After all, how often do you buy a TV like this?I bought this set through Amazon. They use a professional shipping company that was very nice about delivering the unit and removing the packaging material. The set arrived in perfect condition.
I have not bought this product but have noticed while shopping that the same two line review has been given for a number of cassette players. I gave it 5 stars because I haven't bought it so I felt I did not want to change the average rating. Whats more is that the writer always gives a 5 star rating. Who is writing these reviews?
This is a great zoom. The pictures come out sharp. This lens gets plenty of light with my K200D, despite not being rated "fast".This is a good complement to the 18-55 kit lens of the Pentax K200D.You cannot do better for a new lens at this price.
I bought this unit for GPS data collection. I choose it because of the 115mb internal memory and the 10,000 track points storage, WAAS capability, external antenna jack, USB port, ability to load maps, and color screen.The screen is very readable in full sunlight, better than any I have seen. The rocker switch makes text entry for track and waypoint descriptions easy.Managing Waypoints is a bit cryptic. This is because there is no function to bring up the waypoint list except the "Find" key.At first I did not realize I could search by name, there are many submenus whith additioanl functions. I think it would work better if there was simply a WayPoints menu (there is one for Tracks, and one for Routes, why leave waypoints out?) rather than having to "Find" your waypoints.The MapSource program allows for a DXF export, all I could get was 5 points and a single line. I had collected 7 tracks and 30 waypoints.O.K., why is Garmin putting games on the GPS units? I would rather have the ability to easily manage waypoints or more tracks than 5 stupid games.Without WAAS I was getting +/- 21 feet (7 meters) on top of a levee, and +/- 49 feet under canopy, at least thats what the screen said. I was able to collect track and waypoints under different levels of canopy, but I did notice I lost track points while circling a large riparian area with 40-50 foot trees.Track points can be set to collect once per second, or by distance. The smallest distance is .1 mile, it would be better if it could go down to meters. Track display is very good.Summary:I like the unit, but Waypoint Management could be easier.What would make it better?1) Waypoint Management Menu screen2) Allow more than 20 tracks3) Pulldown box descriptions for Waypoints, Tracks, with user item entrys, like "tree", "River", so I don't have to enter every letter every time.4) Remove corny games, why would you be playing these games at sea? This is a MARINE unit...
D-Link DIR-615 4-Port 10/100 Mbps Wireless N RouterAfter spending several days trying to get this router to work, I returned it because it was not compatable with AT&T; DSL. I purchase a 2-wire modem from AT&T; and was up and running in 20 minutes.
I had high hopes for the player, but it arrived with only the Red and Blue component output working. I decided not to risk another one, and order a Sony player which works great.
This was a good value and a reliable product. It was delivered very quickly to replace an old dvd player for my daughter. Very pleased!
I have purchased between 6 and 8 pairs of these headphones over the last 15 years. I do professional audio with them and I am a little hard on them. In the past I have always been happy with their durability, buy the last two have a new issue. The cable covering on both of the last two has split, exposing bare wires. I never had this problem before and it seems that they changed the formula of the housing texture wise. I hope someone from sony will see this and look into the problem. As far as sound quality goes they are great for monitoring sound. I just hope sony fixes this issue before I move on to another brand.
I just received these binoculars and can't put them down. They have great optics which give very crisp images. They focus and handle beautifully. They are fairly light at 26 ounces and was very pleased all around with their excellent performance as a great birding binocular. With BAK-4 High Index Prisms and quick central focusing and what appears to be even closer focusing distance than what they approximate you will extremely pleased with choosing the Nikon Action 8x40. Also very easy to hand hold without getting a shaky image as with much heavier binoculars. The perfect combination of power and light gathering ability. You'll absolutely love them.
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!!
This is the best webcam I have ever purchased, and I've been through many different ones. I also purchased for this for many of my family members. We use it everyday to keep in touch. Picture is clearer than any I have experienced. And you can't beat the price !!!
This was a total waste of money, as it had data loss time and again, and that was when the thing would work! Do yourself a favor a stay away from this product, or else you will be throwing money away just like me.
I like all kinds of music including classical, and this system is one of the best 2.1 multimedia audio systems out there. One day I was at Best Buy, like I am on many days, and just happened to be cruising through the multimedia audio systems for computers. After trying them all, including ones that cost allot more, I found that this one had the best sound even over a similar Bose system. After taking it home and taking 10 minutes to set it up, which was extremely easy to do since they make plugging the thing in dummy proof, it took another 2 minutes to tweak the EQ in Windows Media Player and I was set. I tried many types of music everything from Pink Floyd to club and dance and was not disappointed throughout the entire range of my music collection. Including the classical music which I had noticed things that I had never noticed before; things like people breathing, pages turning, and valves clicking on woodwind instruments. The sheer clarity and presence, not to mention the sheer range of the frequency response from the most kinetic of highs to the deepest rumblings of lows. Being a professional audio technician myself I believe you cant get a much better sound for the price, by the way I bought mine two years ago as an open box item for $80.
These speakers are great for the price.I bought them for more sound when we watch DVDs on the laptop. They are incredible! The sound is clear with no static or buzzing or anything even on the highest setting and we have sensitive ears.They aren't Bose mind you, so don't go getting all attitude because i say they sound good as if i'm holding them up to those standards.For the price (and now i see they are five dollars less, but i had free shipping on them so i guess it's the same) you can't beat them and Creative is just that... maker of something distinct.
I got is as a gift and it works and sounds great!
My second School Pro just burned out. That's two in 16 months. They won't get anymore of my money. Yes, it is a great sharpener when you get it, sharpens quickly and quietly. One day it just doesn't work. Typical quality, sadly; in this day and age. My search continues for a good, quiet, strong, RELIABLE sharpener. My Panasonic has been going for four years, but when it's tired, it just quits. It gets tired after about four student pencils. If you know students, you know this can be 15 minutes of what they call "sharpening". I need a sharpener that's smarter than a fifth-grader!
I had hoped to save some cash by purchasing this Aiptek, but it was an absolute horror. Jerky response; built like junk. I returned it the same day and bought a WACOM Graphire, which works like a dream.
The miniSD card seems fine, but there's one little problem. The included adapter is a microSD adapter, not miniSD. So, don't expect to be able to use the card unless you already have a miniSD reader.Maybe Kingston simply put the wrong part in the box. The retail package says "miniSD MEMORY CARD -- SD card adapter included", with no mention of microSD anywhere.Update (next day): Kingston's support claims this was a very unusual fluke, and have offered to send me the correct adapter for free. I know it's just a $0.25 part, but it's an unexpectedly nice response. Now, if I can figure out how to change my review rating to 5 stars...
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 bought this for my GalaxyTab 10.1 and I loved it so much I bought one for my father to use with his Kindle Fire which he also loves. You can use it landscape or portrait without having to adjust the stand. My tab feels solid when its in the stand and their is no movement when I use the touchscreen. I love it and it has added functionality to my tab. I would highly recommend this device even if it cost twice as much!
This is definitely the best bang for your buck. I found out about these cables from Gizmodo - they did a review on the signal strength of these cables. Don't go buying brand name (COUGH COUGH MONSTER COUGH COUGH) cables, because these are digital signals - there is absolutely no risk of signal interference. For lengths less than 30 feet, these cables are the best!
There's not much more to be said about vcr units. This one works as advertised.What's more important, I wanted to point out that M.Miller review was for the 6240VE, not the 626. The 624 does not support stereo, this unit does.
The lens adaptor threads on very easily and I've not seen any loss in color or light from using this filter.
Best headphone of all that I have tried. Good sounding and stay in place even during rigurous workouts.
I purchased this product for about $[...] (after rebates) from Amazon as a replacement to the Microsoft 6000 notebook mouse, and what can I say... great mouse! After reading about 200 reviews for this mouse I was concerned that it was going to be a waste. Well let me comment on some of the major items that I was concerned about:1. "Mouse interferes with notebook's wifi card". Instead of installing the included software I DOWNLOADED SETPOINT (v4)from the Logitech website. No issues2. "Lower that average battery life". I had the mouse for over week, used it a lot, including forgot to turn if off several times and the battery displays at 90% (103days) Assuming a linear negative trend I expect that mouse battery will deplete in approx 3Mo vs the advertised 4Mo. Have to wait and see. Once the battery dies I have plenty off AA Ni-Cd I can use.3. "Zoom bottom is uncomfortable". Nonsense...great feature. Nevertheless I like Microsoft zoom feature better.4. "USB transmitter falls off the mouse when stored". Again... more nonsense!If you properly use the mouse the only way it will fall off is by accidentally pressing the eject button.5. "Included Software is unstable". (see (1))6. "Mouse wheel comes off/ rubber breaks..." No issues. I feel the mouse is well manufactured. looks studier than the MS notebook mouse 6000.7 "Mouse doesn't respond after dropping it". Do I need to say more? As with all electronic equipment treat it with care.8. "Not good for gaming". In general, you don't want to use a wireless mouse for gaming. With the "game detect" mode on, this mouse was far more superior and accurate than the MS notebook mouse 6000.Score 4.5Hope this helps...***FEB 6, 09 UPDATE!Still using it and love it!With regards to battery life, I don't even remember when was the last time I replace the rechargeable battery!
It works very well, but the USB connectors can come out easily if you move your laptop around. Very portable and handy.
Works just fine. I don't have any heavy video usage. Handles everything I need it to handle.
I happened upon this book at the library. I'd never heard of Donna Tart but the freakish cover and compelling plot summary led me to whip out my library card.I typically read books without reading reviews first and charged ahead. I was immediately gripped by it. I felt like I was going on a journey with Harriet. Donna is a talented writer. The imagery--simple things (the ratty girl "skulking along," the battle on top of the water tower, Harrriet being pursued in the hospital, the amazing aunts)--still stick in my head and will for the longest.So after reading I came to Amazon to see the other rave reviews and was stunned. I'm guessing the reason for the poor reviews is people expecting "The Secret History 2" and feeling disappointed (don't get me wrong--I read Secret History after and it is wonderful). Meanwhile ridiculous books get 5 stars. Insane!
I bought this for my nephew who seems to need them all the time. I bought it and found that his grandmother had also bought one for him too so I decided that it would be a perfect Christmas gift! It's like gold to him! I'm sure he'll be happy and he certainly won't be expecting it. The price was great so I didn't mind.
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
Great product that arrived with very fast shipping. My laptop originally shipped with a 8 cell OEM(12 cell was additional option). This replacement is a 12 cell that is awesome!
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
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.
This is the best you can get for this price. It's not professional grade but it does the job.Great!
Monster is known for good quality cables but also for being pretty expensive, so I was suprised to see that these cables were only running $20 for 12 ft. and $25 for 21 ft.I didn't bother looking at them at Guitar Center as I just thought, I'm sure they're nice but I won't even bother looking at the price. The sales rep recommended them when I asked about some quality cables and told me about their lifetime guarantee. I'm tired of cables going on the fuzz and having to buy new ones only 2-3 yrs. after purchase so after seeing the price, I went for it.End result, they work perfectly. I was having some buzz and noise from my older cables but that's all gone now. The Monster cable sounds clean and clear. No more background interference.If you'll notice from the picture, Monster wisely chose to cover the bottom of the plug with a nice rubber cover. No more of those metal covers that unscrew, allowing dirt and dust to get in there. Those things caused alot of trouble for me over the years and I'm glad to not have to mess around with them anymore. The blue stripe is one of a few different color bands, which are included, that you can use to color code your cables with. So you can color each one for each purpose. Good feature.I like this cable and it's good to know that it'll be replaced for free forever under normal use and wear and tear. I've stayed away from Monster for home theater as their audio/video cables are outrageously over priced. But for playing guitar, I think I have my new brand. Recommended.
At first when i got this flash unit,I was not sure of it many uses,but i was surprised! Its the best flash unit ever. The wireless features are great,Anyone that is serious about the best lighting this is a must!
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 is not an ink jet printer. It is a dye sublimation printer which means it produces the same quality prints as the local one hour--only it is in your house! I did not have problems loading the cartridge or the paper. I have printed from my Kodak camera, computer and a flash drive. The unit is small and portable and, in my mind, easily replace the idea of using a Poloroid in the classroom to display student's picture for "good behavior and work". I like the fact that the paper and ink are coordinated because then I know when it will run out. These prints are far superior to ink jet and if you want commercial quality prints at home--this is it!
I have a pana ag-dvc30 video camera, and it weighs more than 2 pounds. This tripod holds the camcorder very good. I must disagree with the previous reviewers because the tripod is only for cameras that weight 2lbs or so. Thus, if you need something better then pay more and stop complaining about products that do what they are suppose to do. This tripod is the most versatile tripod I have ever used. The price is great and the build is really good. Not to mention the desing is excellent.DONT BUY THIS TRIPOD if you are planning to use it w some heavy slr camera. The head was not designed for such weight. By the way this tripod come with a nice QR head. GREAT product.
as advertised. fit perfectly , works great
The user interface blows chunks. Finding a disc is difficult. There are no page up/down capabilities and only 5 titles are displayed at a time... try scrolling one at a time though hundreds of titles or typing the slot number to get around. The whole point of this player is to manage a large number of DVDs; they missed the boat. You cannot override the title of movies so if you want to sort them alphabetically, you are stuck with the title that was supplied on the disc (some are all upper case, some titles start with &quot;The&quot; so they sort to the T's, some are too long for the tiny space they provide). The software could never have been tested because some menu choices simply don't work at all, like the ability to turn off auto play when power is turned on. Finally, the thumbnail image capture is terrible. The thumbnails that are supplied on about 1 in 20 discs are good, but the ones you capture yourself are grainy and indistinguishable. I am sending mine back.
Exactly as described - - it does the job it is intended to do with no surprises. Exact measurements are a must to get the bracket designed for your vehicle.
I recently bought this Rebel XTi with EF 18-55 lens. I have few comments on this cameraIts really easy to operate/Use for me. (used only the film SLR)The image read write also faster.Picture quality is as expected.Ergonomic body design.More importantly I bought from Amazon, ontime delivery.Recommended camera for those first time trying D-SLR
This is a fantastically simple device. Convert your S/PDIF from optical to digital or digital to optical. I currently use it to interface my computer to my studio monitors. It was incredibly simple to setup, and I have never had to touch it or even think about it since. It does not cause any noticable jittering, delays, or distortions.
I had researched for months on which mp3 player to buy, and I was really nervous about getting an iPod because of the battery and crash issues. I came across this, and the search was over. Few important things to know.1. The size is 2GB obviously, so it replaces the nano more than the large ones.2. You can buy the iPod outlet chargers and use it for this. Simply take out the USB cord that runs from the outlet charger and would go into the iPod, and instead use the USB cord that comes with the clix. Works just as well. I bought the Griffin PowerBlock.3. I think a review here said that you can't use this as a storage device, but you can. Simply follow the instructions on page 11 of the manual booklet. (All you have to do is add a folder).4. To convert videos to the acceptable .avi files for the player, go the iriver.com and search for 'iriverter'. The first link will take you to a page to down the program. You can even convert DVD files.5. When you go to delete files from windows explorer or my computer, delete the free stuff, but don't delete the iriver folder under music. The player just uses this on its own.6. WMP 11 is fine. It's tries to do more than it should, but you'll be set up within 5 minutes. Also, if you delete songs, make sure to do it from WMP 11 only. All other files can be deleted from explorer, but music must be deleted from WMP (or whatever you use to sync up.)These are just useful notes about the player, nothing that distracts from it at all. Simply put, this is the worry free mp3 player. You won't buy it and then fret that you are missing a key feature or that it will crash on you. And the interface is so intuitive, the iPod should be ashamed.
Overall, I am pleased with the purchase of this keyboard and mouse. One of my biggest concerns was being able to find a keyboard that had keys that weren't too difficult to press down. I went to a local store and tried typing on the Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000, and found that the spacebar was unbelievably stiff. Plus the keys didn't seem spaced well to me. They did not have the Logitech ergonomic keyboard there, but Logitech does have a tendency to make keyboards with lighter keys which is why I took a chance on this one. I was not disappointed. The keys have a perfect amount of resistance (not a lot). The keys make a soft clicking sound, but the space bar makes a much louder click, which could be annoying for anyone who hates noise while typing. I think the keys are perfectly spaced apart for me (medium sized hands), and the wrist rest is made of a soft material which is nice support. There are two sets of feet on the bottom of the keyboard. Two large ones on the bottom of the keyboard and two small ones on the bottom of the wrist rest. Something which could cause concern for others is the fact that the "home" and "end" keys have been shifted in order to make a more condensed keyboard. There are 4 preset buttons at the top of the keyboard which can be used to quickly open a folder or website of choice and this is a nice feature. The mouse is an extremely nice mouse. It curves nicely to the hand and has some extra buttons which are placed well. When I called Logitech's customer support and asked what the difference was between this keyboard and the keyboard in the Logitech Cordless Comfort Duo (as they look the same) she said that this keyboard is better made. What that means specifically, I am not sure. I do know I read a review for the other one about the feet on the bottom of the keyboard not being very sturdy, and the feet on my keyboard seem fine. So, perhaps that is the issue. Anyway, my hands are just flying across this keyboard with ease, and I am quite happy with it. I gave it one less star for the noise of the space bar (which I am already used to) and the fact that after shipping costs I almost paid $100 for it. Probably about 15 - 20 dollars more than I would have liked to pay for it. The keyboard and mouse also look sharp.
OK, It's a UV filter. I use it mainly as a piece of "clear" glass to protect the front element of a lens. What can you say about this one? It is round. The mounting is solid and a nice black color with legible lettering. The threads are accurately cut and it easiy screws in and out without getting stuck or coming loose. The middle part is transparent so you can take pictures through it. It looks to be of a uniform density, with neither darker nor lighter areas. All in all, it is everything anyone could ever want in a UV filter. The single negative thing I saw was that it is inexpensive. If you get a charge of telling everyone how expensive your camera and ancillary equipment are, forget this filter.
I also have had this VR670 18 months, and now we cant get more than about 45 mins into a dvd and it freezes up. Same issues others note in this forum.Closest repair facility is 45 miles away. Not good. Sound is great, but a home theater has to play dvds to make the theater happen. Otherwise, it is just an amp.
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've tried several "universal" remotes and have never been more satisfied than I am with this one. I'll start off by saying the only disappointment I have with it is that you can't configure it with a Linux OS. Windows and Mac are fine, but not Linux. I'd like to see that addressed in the future.That being said...The initial setup was excellent. There was a very nice step-by-step setup while online and after it's setup you can further configure all the additional functions. You simply need to write down all components/model #s that you'll be configuring the remote to work with. It's a snap.Well worth the investment.
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.
Very excited to use this come Halloween. I purchased the heavy ground fog juice and this. I've tested both out in my machines and think this one will work better with a cheap machine and a middle of the road machine.
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.
While I have not had the cartridge long enough to judge its life span, it definitely prints better and crisper than the previous "bargain" cartridge I bought from another outfit. No complaints!
I bought it because I needed a cheap one gig flash drive. It functions correctly, is easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and was dirt cheap. I am satisfied.
The first mouse that came simply did not work which I had to return to Amazon.com(which I will say was very accomodating). Then the second mouse worked well at first but then the batteries kept on giving out. I had to keep on moving the batteries to get the power going. I will return my second microsoft mouse and buy a logitech.
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'm very happy about this product, as I bought this even though I was skeptic about its performance but very much satisfied for the money. I used it with my Canon SD 630, I was able to take around 150 snaps and around 20 mins of video.
Tired of lugging around slow parallel port R/W storage drives for your laptop? The Clik! is fast (uses internal buss/pcmcia connection), highly portable, low cost, and one of the newest toys on the block. It is what the floppy replacement should be. Besides, it comes with its own stylish brushed aluminum case which fits in your pocket (when not stored in the Laptop, which is where I keep mine when not taking it someplace for show &amp; tell). Now I just need to figure out what to do with my regular Zip drive and CD-ROM writers with their multi-pound power supplies. Still useful but heavy.
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 have had this product for about 2 years and I would agree the mouse control is something to be desired. That said, users who frequently use the J-mouse on their laptops will have no problem using this.Cons: Mouse control lacks sensitivity for movement control making standard browsing somewhat painful.Pros: Easier than the standard remote to search for your favorite shows without the "Guide" plus the added bonus of using the PC functions.In the future it would be great for MS to replace the mouse stick with a trackball.If the primary function is PC use and not as an entertainment PC you may get frustrated by the mouse control, however, if you can get past it and/or if your primary function is as an entertainment PC this keyboard is a great buy!
Not only does this thing get heads turning and eyes popping out...it serves its purpose 100%. I recently took it on a business trip...fits in my leather briefcase W/ all my books and palm...(not near as bulky as a laptop). I was able to take notes then Hot Sync into outlook when I got back to the office. A few minutes later I had put the finishing touches on my summary report...absolutely flawless. A must have for Palm users looking to eek out every use.
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.
This is my 3rd Targus case. I preferred the top-loading feature, so I gave my other case to my Son. All my cases made by Targus have shown exceptional quality. This bag has many great features: 1) A great amount of padding to protect your baby(BE CAREFUL...my laptop is 14 3/4 inches wide and is quite snug, anything over WILL NOT FIT!). 2)Of all things to brag about...the shoulder strap is great! It actually makes carrying a fully loaded case MORE COMFORTABLE! 3)The combination of nylon mesh leather makes for a stunning bag. 4)The zippers and clips are well made and durable.
excellent camera case; expect to use the case to protect our camera on rafting trip down the Colorado river this fall
This dvd player is amazing! I love it so much I ordered a second for our downstairs. Great sound, plays absolutely everything, love it has a usb port as well!
If you are looking to complete your surround sound system with surround, rear speakers, these are wonderful !!! They also have center channel. These will be good for front as well.UK made & hand wired speakers. Heard that this brand have been around for a long time. See more reviews done for the same product but white color.
Although the drum might be a tad expensive, it lasts forever - well worth it! Amazon is, by far, the cheapest price on the internet to buy an original manufacturer's drum.
The price was right and it works great. I've even dropped it twice in the last few days and besides some scratches, has been working fine.
The printer was really great, and convenient when I first bought it. I must have owned it for almost two years. I paid $99 for it. I really feel bad for people who bought it when they first came out. I must have put two or three sets of genuine Epson Ink (effectively paying another $99). Then I used some non-oem ink which worked fine for a while. Then out of nowhere the thing prints blank pages. I thought maybe it was the non-epson ink, but it seems that it was just poorly designed.I tried fixing it, but it didn't work, and cracked some plastic piece inside the printer anyway when reassembling it.At least the scanner still works ! : )Will buy a laser, had enough of ink problems and being ripped off for it.
I loved the feel of the mouse and it has been ok but the Keyboard has been horrible. It started with the letter M sometimes not working then it spread to the 10 key pad and so on. No help from their website. NOTHING!!! 60 dollars, Wow. Not again.
When it works, it works great. Unfortunately, to get it to work right, I have to reboot this device at least once a day. Most of the time, the reboot is due to the router no longer seeing my attached USB hard drive. Hopefully, Linksys will come out with updated firmware to fix this issue.
This is a great product easy to install just plug it in and its ready to go I am really enjoying the product. Only downside its a little small for my big hands but great product
Excelente grabadora, se compr&oacute; para grabar clases y conferencias, nitidez en la grabacion, muy configurable y facil de utilizar, buen tama&ntilde;o y mejor duraci&oacute;n de las pilas. Recomendado.
I bought this in January, and as a result have rediscovered photography! Back a few years ago, I was shooting about 300 rolls of slide film a year, mostly underwater. Lifestyle changes, and I was down to 2 or 3 rolls of print film a year for the last six years, BUT... Now since January I have shot about 4000 pictures! Search flickr for John Brandauer for some samples. This camera is amazing![...]The kit lens, well...., it's OK for the money, a kit with the 50mm 1.8 would have been better( a bargain of a lens), but the price of the body versus the kit and it is $67 for the lens! So get the kit, then the 50mm, and the 100mm Tokina macro (my favorite lens!), and the Tokina 80-400. That's what I did. The wider will come later,Still learning the nuances of digital, relearning the advantages of a tripod, etc, but thoroughly enjoying! This is a lot of camera for little money. I sold my Nikon's: 8008, FM, EM, 2020, I'll not go back. Digital SLR is the way to go!Quality pictures, ease of use, feature rich, large display, user profiles, the list goes on.UPDATE: There is currently NO DRIVER FOR VISTA. If you are using Vista, your camera will not be recognized properly, your Canon software will NOT download your images. Come on Canon, let's get with it!
I thought it came with the cradle (which is what i really wanted), but it doesn't. I must not have read carefully.
Has been so long. Was needed. Solved the problem. Would order again if necessary. The price was great. Thank you.
I wasn't expecting too much, I've seen this product shopped around under different company names - and most everyone who reviewed it thought it was a fine product. It supports all the major cards, plays music and video, and has an overall nice design.What really upset me though was that the picture here is misleading. Yes it does look like the picture, but what they don't show you is on the actual product (and the product's box) there is a hideous looking logo that says "Digital Frames" which occupies the entire front lower right corner and is a real eyesore, and looks downright cheap. Had I known this, I certainly wouldn't have bought it. (It's not removable either, trust me.) I bought it as a gift for my non-techy parents, and it is really easy to use, I just wished it looked like the picture and didn't have that damn logo.As far as the image quality, you can definately see lines going across, but it reminds me of those Sony Wega tv's. The colors are decent enough and there is a brightness adjuster on the right.If not for the logo this would have been 4 stars and I wouldn't think of returning it.*** In response to the other reviewer who didn't know what I was talking about: The logo I am upset with is not in the digital screen, but painted onto the lower right corner of the frame. I was expecting the entire frame to be clean and sleek - like advertised. Perhaps you got a different better version, and I was just unlucky.
I really like this TomTom GPS, and during my research, the TomTom seemed to be the best choice. And I am very happy with this product.But there are some points that I didn't consider at my research, that I will on the next opportunity.1) Cost of a new map from others countries.2) Cost of updates for your current map, software.3) Safety Cameras service costs.4) Availability of good maps from others countries around the globe.As I said, the product is very good, and it really does what it is supposed to do. But the TomTom services associated are expensive, so be happy with what you bought, or you will need to "lose" some MORE money to buy the extras.
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.
Bought my LaCie as an external drive for my Dish 622 HD DVR (now that Dish enabled USB transfers). It works great. I haven't noticed problems with the power cord, although the LaCie stays in the AV rack, so there's not much risk of bumping or stressing the cord. As mentioned elsewhere, the USB cable is very short. My big (and only significant grip) is about the case material: although the front is made of brushed metal, and looks good, the rest of the case is plastic, and looks cheap. That's actually OK for my application (it's buried in the AV rack, and all I can see is the front). Other nice touches: the on/off switch on the back, all the way over to one side, easy to get to; the front panel power light which doubles as an activity light (it's a slightly different color when transferring); the size (it''s very compact, much smaller than the external drives I have connected to my PC (Seagates). Look at the dimensions spec on the sale page: you'll be pleased.If I end up needing more HD space I will definitely buy another one of these.
I ordered this after reading the reviews, and especially the Seagate reviews. This arrived quickly, packaging was fine, installed quickly and easily, and my Windows Vista 64-bit is perfectly happy with it. I would (and probably will) purchase another.
Item doesn't work. Terrible directions for setup, complicated too. Customer support call worse as they must use very cheap voip (very choppy, support person did not call back even though they knew connection bad - maybe they couldn't). Bad experience no matter what I try with this device. Waste of time!
The camera was Dead out of Box Canon A 640.So returned the case.
How can you go wrong with a brand name like Xerox? I bought a XK35c from Best Buy, brought it home, couldn't get it to print right. There are several white streaks through the black print. I would guess several of the black cartridge nozzles were plugged. (The cartridge came with the unit.) I took the whole printer back and got a brand new replacement (ink cartridges and all). Guess what? Same problem, white streaks. Who's got time for this? I'll never buy Xerox again.
I know this may be a concern for some of the people purchasing this keyboard, so I want to let you know that it works as expected with Windows 7. I'm running build 7057.
My fiancee didn't check the pockets of my pants when she threw them in the washer. I couldn't find my USB pen drive, and after looking for it I found it in the bottom of the washer bowl. To my surprise it still works perfectly. Totally recommended!
What I found really handy about this is, you can adjust where the chord comes out of the cassette - either side or the back. Unfortunately, this didn't work for what I wanted it for, but that is the cassette player's fault.
got this toy for the grand kids. they love it. fun, easy to use. can't wait to see all the great pictures they take with it. great present.
Hey, it's a cable and does what it is supposed to for 95% less than the price you would pay at a brick and mortar store.
Besides these headphones I also own a pair of Sony MDR-7506's so I may make some comparisons in this review. Being a producer of electronic music, I need a pair of headphones that are accurate. These headphones are some of the best I've heard as far as accuracy. Compared to the MDR-7506's these headphones sound a bit duller but only because they do not exaggerate the highs like the Sony's do. They are open so anyone used to big booming bass (which is never good anyway) will be disappointed at first. Do not buy these headphones if you plan to listen to low-quality music through them, they will sound horrible.
This road trip transmitter is very satisfactory. Transmission is clear and it looks good with my black iPod.
I live and work in rural Iowa where not all frequencies are used. I tried this unit in 3 cars and in my home. In all 3 cars the static was unbearable regardless of which frequency I selected.The only way this was satisfactory was if I used the battery option and used the transmitter inside my home with the unit right next to the radio.The only reason I gave it a ONE star rating was that ZERO or NEGATIVE ratings were not an option.
Easy to use, just press the trigger and read the temp. It stays on about 15 secs and shuts itself off until you press it again, perfect. Our BBQ grill has a temp gauge on the lid, but it doesn't work accurately, it only shows a reading of up to 450 even when it's hotter than that. I make pizza on the grill and want it to get up to at least 600 degrees b4 putting the pizza in it to cook. Now I just aim and shoot and know in a second if it's ready or not. In addition to this, we just had central a/c installed; I used this to point and shoot at the vents to see the temp difference and that it is running, since I have high cathedral ceilings...easier than using a ladder! The price is now $6 less than when I bought it, that's my only complaint! The price is reasonable either way. If you cook, you will especially be glad you have this. But you will find other uses for it as well.
These may not be the headphones for everyone, but the are JUST what I needed! I'm a medical transcriptionist, working in my home, and need to have earphones on up to 8 hours a day. Earbuds or bulky heavy earphones don't work for me, as they block out all other sounds in my house...I can't hear my kids or my pets or someone knocking on the door with either of the above types of earphones. So, I've been looking in every store trying to find something like these, always my go-to earphones. These are lightweight (as opposed to flimsy!) and don't put undue pressure either on my outer or inner ear, both of which are very sensitive, especially after wearing earphones for so many hours at a time. The volume control is handy for those doctors who dictate really quietly. These headphones are comfortable and I don't ever have to worry about pulling off and losing little rubber pads like those that come on earbuds. I bought 2 pairs of these, so I have a spare. I'm quite hard on them, so I always eventually yank the cords loose and the sound starts cutting out. I know this about myself and so prefer to buy cheaper headphones, too, so I don't have to feel bad about ruining them. These are perfect for me! They also came with a set of earbuds...which I gave away, as they had large, hard earpieces that were quite uncomfortable, even for times when I do need to block more of the outer noises.
Pros:- Powers on your laptop just like the standard adapter.- A little less cable to deal with.Cons:- Short 7-inch cable from adapter to laptop. A nuisance (and warm) on your lap, and generally in the way on your desk.- You still have the separate power cable, which doesn't store in the adapter.- If it weighs less than the standard adapter, it's not by much.- Longer than the standard adapter by 3.5 inches, and only 1/2 inch narrower.- Pouch is handy for storing the adapter and power cable, but takes up more room than the standard adapter.
FITS EVERYTHING AND MORE IN THERE DURABLE NICE LOOKING CANT BEAT THE LIFETIME WARRANTY!!!!!got here kinda quick too
What could be better than a home entertainment accessory that makes all of your video look better and your existing fine music system sound clearer? Only one that saves me $25 per month in power costs.I live in Texas in a small town, where the incoming power is not particularly clean or reliable, and I began to suspect it was both threatening my equipment and interfering with its optimal operation. On a clear day with nothing particularly going on, I was regularly getting surges or sags which would turn some household appliances off, so being worried about my investment, I bought one of these.SETUP: It's "sturdy", so having two people is not required, but an advantage. The main things (which most of us have already done) is identifying which power cords go to which equipment.It is very easy to set up, and using bright LEDs gives you good indication that everything is fine with the way your outlet is wired. The power cable going into the wall outlet is huge, and is the same one Moster Power sells for a couple of hundred bucks. The display is simple and gives you a contiuous input voltage reading. I found nominal 120 is more likely to be 113 to 115 at my house. Construction is absolutely rock solid. It can be programmed to turn off various circuits with a selectable delay, so I have all my peripherals turn off, followed two seconds later by my A/V receiver. Phone lines and satellite or cable connectors all run through it, so your valuable A/V equipment will be insullated as well as possible from the outside world. Total setup time is about 20-30 minutes. You can set any circuit (such as a satellite TV receiver) to "always on".LISTENING and WATCHING: Now, I love video, but I am first and foremost a stereophile. After getting everything connected through it, I and my wife sat down to listen to some LPs and to some SACDs. After all, what good is protection if it makes your music sound worse? We were amazed at the way the stereo image opened up on good jazz or orchestral recordings, and we were able to distinguish instruments that had been obscure before. As for video, we immediately noticed better fine detail in DVDs (lines on faces, grass, etc), and better defined and graduated shades of black.DOWNSIDE: The only downside is that the system will trigger by "dirtyness" that I would not ordinarily have noticed. Then you have to go over and turn it on again. If you are watching satellite TV, you have to wait for the satellite receiver to come "back up", but otherwise this is a minor inconvenience which is protecting your valuable investment anyway.IN SUMMARY, this is a very reasonably priced piece of equipment, which provides good protection for a system, saves you money by actually turning off your plasma TV, receivers, DVD players, etc., and also makes video better but stereo sound especially. I highly recommend it.
the perfect product to use when running 2 tvs off of one receiver box where coax cables are already run and there are no coax style signal out ports on the box as found on many HD boxes.
This is perfect for those non-Versa LED or LCD monitor. Most stands' width are minimal. But this one is long and wide. Thus, I can put my 23" led monitor on top of it. I love it a lot as it raise to my eye level when watching movies or playing games. I love it has a cupholder as well! I cant tell you how mnay times I have spilled my drinks carelessly when using my computer! Besides, it stores all my stamps and pens..and keep my table clean! Love it! Will buy another one for my wife as well!
Operation is fine if you follow the instructions to the letter. The jack will work for Dish with a DSL line if you put proper filter on and keep it away from other electronic devices and cords. I give it a 4 only because it is so sensitive to interference and does not work for the latest high speed modems.
The retractable works but doesn't extend as much as I would like. It also looks cheap but it saves all the frustration from untangling that long earphone.
I purchased two of these players after quite a bit of searching. My biggest criterias were price followed by performance. I was also looking for an adequate user interface, which I found.This unit proved to be an unbelievable value. It comes with all the cables you need. You can play it adequately in the car. FM transmitters have some inherent problems, like radio frequencies that grow from weak to strong signal as you travel over distances and interfere with the player, but for local travel you can pick a frequency and it works fine.Both of the players I purchased are working fine and sound great. The one I use froze once, but I was able to reset it by holding the on button down.I am pleased with the player considering the tradeoffs I made before my purchase.
I purchased this based largely on past experiences with DLink equipment and the low price point. After 3+ months, I can safely say this is the biggest piece of junk that I have worked with in some time. The router constantly drops connections, resets them in the middle of downloads, or refuses them altogether.I have to restart the router completely on an average of 2+ times a week. And I am not a computer novice - I work in IT for a living and know a great deal about networking - but the firmware on this router is total garbage. I even applied the updated firmware but the problems still exist.Do yourself a favor and spend the additional money on a better router. In this case, you don't even get what you pay for. Save yourself the frustration and skip this.EDIT: A comment on the positive reviews. This router seems like the best thing - until you run it for a period of time. That's when the faults and drops become evident - and they will drive you MAD. MOst of the positive reviews are after a short period. Buy if you like, but you will feel the frustration.
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.
About 10 years ago, our grater broke late in the evening, and the closest thing open was our little hardware store. We had people coming over and needed to have cole slaw made for a party. The had expensive replacement graters, and for a bit more this Salad shooter unit. We thought, what the heck. This was such a time saver, and a great addition to the kitchen. nice even chopped/grated/sliced carrots or cabbage or potatoes, what ever you are chopping. Worth the 20 bucks or so, and likely a good gift as well. Try it out, it also just plain fun to use.
Perfect fit for Nikon D90 with Nikon 18-200mm VR zoom lens with lens hood attached (reversed). Also room for camera strap attached to camera and polarizing filter (in its case) but that fills the main compartment. Front pocket has room for remote, extra SD cards and extra battery. Convent top handle, belt loop and shoulder strap. Has some padding but probably not enough to protect the camera if the bag is dropped. Fairly easy to access equipment and carry bag. Material and construction appear first class. Fully met my expectations but if you need to carry extra lenses or filters this is not the bag for you.
The ease of programming and using the Logitech "Harmony" remote is fantastic.The "screen" on the remote is an exceptional idea. I have sent my Son-in-Law one for his birthday because he is into this "high-tech" type of product.
Was exactly what i was looking for to clean up our server rack. Cat6, RJ45 connections in the back that pass thru to the front. Allowed all the equipment (sever, nas, cable modem, t1) that has connections in the rear of them to be connected into the back of this panel and labeled before getting connected to the switch. Its a in-rack patch panel that you dont have to cut cat cable and punch down. Gives me much more flexibility for adding new equipment.
Had these earphones for almost a full year now and recently forgot they were in a pocket of some cargo shorts. Sent those shorts through the washer and dryer twice before finding them. At first I was very sad thinking I had just destroyed by beloved earphones, but I plugged them in and they sounded absolutely perfect!! As a bonus, the foam sleeves got a much needed cleaning. :DPlenty of other reviews raving about the audio quality. It's nice to know that your money is well spent on these high quality buds, and they won't die when you inevitably mistreat them.UPDATE: 7/19/12After almost 2 years, the left cable started to die. This is apparently a common problem. Fortunately for me it happened just before warranty expired. If you have these and you experience cable problems before while under warranty Shure will upgrade you to theShure SE535-V Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable - Metallic Bronzefor free! I was very pleased with their customer service and the quick exchange!
Nothing I've plug into this hub has worked. I intended to use this hub to simplify the wiring to a variety of peripherals (both low and high current) to my laptop. Most devices (such as thumb drives) I plug into the hub were not recognized by the laptop, others performed poorly or not at all. Back to Amazon!
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.
Internal fuse is fine. the flexable hindge seems to be the problem. over period of few days in the end of its lifetime, the hindge required repeated flexing to get it to come on.I don't recomend this product. 21$ = 64 days wasn't worth it. Amazon only covers within 30 days, and Coby (if you can find them) wants $ after 64 days of use then to be without for 2-4 weeks. I learned my lesson when buying online heed caution when others warn you.
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 is perfect for me. Fits my laptop and the many books as well as notebooks comfortably. It was also delivered the very next day after I ordered it. I'm very happy and satisfied with this product purchase.
I bought this for my sister when she told me she didn't have a portal for her SD card. I had a card reader and it is fantastic!!!!! This one is very handy and easy to use and it was so cheap including the shipping....I just couldn't pass it up for her and she love it!!!!
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 bought it before I read these reviews. I almost took it back after I read them. I'm a network guy so I figured I'd give it a go. I got it to work by myself in about an hour. The first thirty minutes I spent messing around with Linksys' useless instructions.The installation CD didn't find the WRE54G but I'll tell you how I got it to work below. I hope it's not to technical. I configured it through the web interface and updated the firmware. I have 128 bit WEP running like a charm. Also I advise to really put the expander as far away from the your WAP router. I have the WRT54G on the bottom floor of a three level townhome. I was trying to boost the signal on my third level. I first tried the WRE54G on the second floor with no real difference on the third level. When I put the WRE54G on the top floor it worked perfectly. My suggestion is use this device as a true repeater at the perimeter of you network. It won't make a difference if you put it too close the WAP router.** Start from scratch - I put my WRT54G back to factory default and give it a SSID and broadcast it. Download the latest firmware for both your wireless router and the range expander.1. Using my laptop that has a Linksys WPC54G wireless card I searched for available wireless networks.2. The WRE54G will show up with network SSID of something like "linksysrf74848". That is the default SSID of the WRE54G so select it to connect to.3. Next you'll have to configure a static IP address on your wireless capable computer to IP address 192.168.1.235 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 - That is all you need right now.4. Open your web browser and type in 192.168.1.240 just type in admin for password. To the help page on the device and upload the firmware you have on your computer.5. Now you'll need to type the the SSID, wireless MAC address of your wireless router (on WRT54G you'll find it on the wireless status page), and fill in all the other blanks as needed.6. No you'll need to reconnect to a wireless network since you changed the SSID of the WRE54G. When you do a search you should see two devices with your own SSID. Notice that one of the MAC addresses should match the one on the back of the WRE54G. Select it and then connect.7. Hopefully you have two blue lights right now. Select your SSID with the strongest signal.8. Change your wireless computer's IP setting back to dynamic, if you like.9. Setup WEP on the WRE54G then set it up on your wireless router, and change all the factory default passwords to something stronger.Hope this helps!
I bought this for my boyfriend and it worked okay for nearly 2 years. By that time, the unit didn't hold a charge at all so it had to be continuously plugged in or you'd have to plug it in and restart it. Also, the maps got very out of date and it would have been expensive to upgrade them - I thought it would be better to get a new gps, but my bf kept using it until its last dying breath, which was rather painful since it seemed like every time he took it on a trip with him, when he brought it back the touch screen wouldn't work any more. This made it completely unusable, but then after a while it would decide to start working again. The calibration also got off ALL THE TIME, so we'd start a trip and try to punch in the information and even the security code would be near impossible to type in so it would take forever to unlock it, recalibrate and then finally put in the destination. There is no way either of us would buy a gps again without it having the lifetime maps feature, but because of all the problems I'm not too sure about buying ANYTHING that is a Garmin. Right now he's using his iPhone to get driving directions when necessary, which comes with it's own unique problems and restrictions, and sometimes just his brain which is probably the best if you're at all familiar with the area you're driving but also comes with it's own unique problems (haha) but definitely searching for a stand-alone gps unit that will be better than this was.
Simple cable lets you hook up PS2 keyboard and mouse to your laptop, only taking up one USB port. I hooked these into my PS2 style KVM switch, along with a VGA cable, and I can switch back and forth between my PC and laptop at home, then quickly take my laptop on the road. Saved buying a dock for the laptop.
I sit in bed alot and am on my IPAD...prior to buying this, I was using a case that folded over and whatever. It would slip down and not stay in place. I purchased this and can sit there for hours (which is not exactly a good thing), but still...it is well worth the cost! It is sturdy and can be adjusted in several positions! Love it! Thanks!
The Thermaltake Silent 775D is quiet even at high rpm. The Silent 775D is more compact than the Orb models if space is a problem. My only complaint is the mounting system. The "pop rivet" devices are not very secure and will detach easily resulting in a thermal shut down. Cooling is sufficient but not spectacular. Temp at idle is still around 55-56C.
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.
"2X2GB Kit""TWIN2X2048"Twice in the same product name this ram is listed as two times 2048.How does this add up to only 2 sticks of 1024 ram?If I stretch my imagination I could see a small chance that this is misleading naming at the best.But it has to be a mistake right?The packaging says "2GB . 2 x 1GB DDR2"The ram itself has "2 x 1024" on each stick's labels, I'm sure this denotes that each stick is one of a pair.Does this mean that Amazon gets to keep my shipping when I return this mislabeled ram?Get it together.Annoyed
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!
I had been searching for a mini MP3 system for some time. This one arrived in just a couple of days, was easy to set up, and I have been playing it constantly ever since and love it. I was a little sceptical about ordering a refurbished model, but am pleased to say, it worked out very well. Would highly recommend this model for someone who wants a simple mini system. The sound qualtity is great.
great accessory saves the screen but Garmin should include these with there fishfinders when you buy them.
Don't buy the Brother HL-5050 if you need to print preprinted checks or other preprinted forms. The printer will pick up the ink from the checks or forms and transfer them back onto the form as it prints. Apparently some Brother laser printers get hotter than other brands and this heat causes the ink to transfer back onto the printed document. Some preprinted forms with a lot of text become nearly unreadable after passing through the HL-5050. The printer also curls paper more than my previous HP printers, also apparently due to this "excessive" heat. Sometimes after printing several pages, a slight burning smell comes from the printer (like your central heating system the first time you use it in the winter). I never had this problem with my old HP 4P or HP 6P.I called Brother tech support and they were of no help whatsoever. They said the ink transfer was not a warranty issue and would not offer an exchange or a refund. They said the printer was working as designed.The price was good, the features decent, and the speed adequate, but I would not recommend this or any other Brother printer because of this ink transfer/heat problem. We also have the network version of this same printer in another office and it has the same paper curling problem. We don't use that one for printing checks so I can't say for sure if it does the ink transfer, but my guess is that it does.I will never buy another Brother printer. I only wish HP still made a decent quality laser printer for a small office. The HP models I looked at before buying the Brother seemed very cheaply constructed compared to my old HP 6P.10/06/2004UPDATE-Found a Solution to the Ink Transfer ProblemIf "Media Type" is changed to "Transparencies", the ink transfer does not happen. The paper curling seems to be a little better too. Why didn't tech support tell me this? Hope this helps any of you with a similar problem.
The latest iBooks are pretty much the opposite of the very first Blueberry and Tangerine iBooks. They have a faster system bus, much more RAM, much bigger hard drives and they've lost the garish colors. Perhaps most importantly, they've trimmed all the fat off making the iBook almost a sub-notebook. Despite this, they're loaded with features and are the perfect laptops for student or business person wanting to travel light.
Price to high, can buy this same product for 9.99
The Gorillapod is very handy and is the right size to pack in your bag. You have to be careful though about what size lens you have on your camera before using it, it's not very stable. You also have to find the right type of surface for it to rest on, such as a flat table top or some rocks. You also have to be careful about what you wrap it around for higher up work. It grips, but not well. I would recommend the product for a point and shoot or a light camera with a smaller lens, but not for a serious kit.
These are the best headphones I've been able to find anywhere for under $20. The sound is great and they have a nice little protrusion that directs the sound into your ear and helps the earbuds stay in. In fact, the protrusion is the main reason i own these earbuds. I have never had a problem with these headphones falling out of my ear when I work out.
I have experienced sounds from programs that I do not usually hear. Birds chirping and people talking from far away.
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
I use a Sennhieser MK-416 as sound man for a video production company, so obviously I've been spoiled with the superb sound of this excellent mic. I didn't expect much from the ME66, but was pleasantly surprised--great construction, really nice angle of coverage, and a very pleasant, full sound. Had a slight peaking problem a first, but learned to work with it. The sound is not as full as the MK-416, but it's half the price--! Highly recommended--even if you upgrade at a future date I doubt you'll want to sell this mic--it's easy to get attached to. Be sure to buy the K6 module---
I don't usually bother to write a review, but for these I will. I have gone through several pairs of headphones. Sport headphones, earbuds, etc and these REALLY stay in, through any run you can imagine. I have done speedwork, long runs, trails, roads, etc in them. They do not move, or fall out, no matter how much sweat they come into contact with. They are so still once you have them in that sometimes I forget they are on if I am really focused on a run.Awesome, a great gift for your running friend (or yourself) if you don't already have them.
This light was made as an accessory to Canon's Pro line of cameras. It uses the same batteries as the XL1, XL2, GL1, Gl2, and a number of other cameras. It is assumed that if you are buying this light that you already have such a camera and have spare batteries, too. (What kind of videographer only has one battery anyway?).The light also comes with instructions that clearly list the models of batteries that work with it. Buying Canon original batteries/chargers is difficult/expensive, but there are plenty of cheap aftermarket batteries/chargers available for reasonable prices. This is a great video light when you can find it for a decent price.
Unbeatable price. Arrived lightning fast. And the quality is great and it's a decent length. 1080p looks stunning on my HTPC/42in setup.No reason to go with a more expensive cable unless you have your cables in the wall. If that's the case you will need a cable rated for that to avoid signal loss and the possibility of a fire. But, my cables are not in the wall so this was the simplest, cheapest solution and it works beautifully.Highly recommend these cables.
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and it's changed our lives! We watch all our television programs online, so this was much like having a remote control. The mouse works great and we have had zero problems. I highly recommend this product!
Great case for a great camera. Pocket in front holds two AA batteris for emergency. Unreservedly recommend. mb
It would be hard to screw up a dipole antenna...two wires in plastic with connectors. This one works well...gives me good stereo reception.
This product's problem, is that the maps are obsolete, and no technical support reachable.Errors, in directing to routes 25 % too long compared to Mapquest, or Mapgoogle.Not possible to get the maps update. Cheaper in price, cheaper in value
Purchased three of these hdmi cables. All three of them have worked perfectly. Great value for the price. No complaints. Will order more
Easy to program, easy to change setup, worked with all my electronics... even an older surround sound system. My wife even liked it once I showed her how easy it was to turn everything ON or OFF using only one remote. Program it once and you are done.... unless you want to change something or add pics or background pics.
I'M READIND SO MANY REVIEWS ABOUT THE NIKON 50mm 1.8 af lens.well I JUST BOUGHT ONE, AND I LOVE IT.I TRYED IT OUT ON MY D60, ANDIT ONLY FOCUSES IN THE MANUAL MODE,WHICH IS FINE. IT' LIGHT,IT'S FAST,IT'S SHARP. I ALSO TRYED IT OUT ON MY D80, WOW,FULLY AUTOMATIC.THEN I TRYED IT OUT WITH MY KENKO 1:2TELECONVERTER, IT WORKS PERFECT, [GOOD PORTRAIT LENS @ 100mm]NOW; ON THE TECH,SIDE. AN F/1.8 LENS AS OPPOSE TO AN F/1.4LENS,IS ONLY A HALF STOP SLOWER @ F/4 THEY'RE EQUAL THE ONETHING TO ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND IS: [ASPECT RATIO] IE: 50mm 1:4LENSES STOP DOWN TO F/16. 50mm 1:8 AND F/2 LENSES STOP DOWNTO F/22. THAT ONE STOP GIVES YOU A LITTLE MORE DEPTH OF FIELDTHE SMALLER THE APPERURE, THE SLOWER BUT SHARPER THE LENS.PLUS THE PRICE IS RIGHT.I'M NOT NOT A SALES PERSON,I'M JUSTANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER GIVING FEEDBACK. AGAIN, PERSONALLY,ITHINK IT'S A GOOD LENS AT A GOOD PRICE.
After using other brands, started using B+W and hooked. Best of the best, just get it. You won't regret your investment.
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.
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!
Very comfortable, good selection of ear buds. Look pretty cool with the red anodized aluminum look, much better than than the white I-Pod buds.Sound good, does not block out all outside noise like some more expensive earbuds, which is a good thing most times not to be completely shut out of the outside world.Good value for the money.Would buy again!.
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.
My sister and I bought this so that we could order our favorite British TV shows on DVD. So far, it works wonderfully. All I had to do was take it out of the box and plug it in.The image quality isn't GREAT, specifically on the imported DVDs, but it's not distractingly bad, either. This is my only quibble with it. Otherwise I highly recommend this player!
I'm not trying to be obnoxious with my title. I just know that for some people, the ease of use of the ipod bypasses all the potential negatives. Personally, I like to have more options than what itunes provides, and while I enjoy the ease of buying music online, I hate the sound of itunes downloads (itunes plus is another story but the pickings are slim). In the past I've rarely purchased itunes content beyond comedy/spoken word where audio quality isn't as important to me. If you have a vast library of itunes music, obviously, youre stuck with an ipod...forever (cue ominous music)I have a loooong commute. I also need to listen to music to unwind and sleep, though music keeps my wife awake. So it's not enough to have an MP3/PMP player for me; I want OPTIONS. And the 605 160GB is pretty much what I need plus a little more. Waiting for a good price, I got the 160GB unit, all the plugins AND the DVR for the same price as the recent 32GB itouch. Which means I can record from DVD players, VCRs, my cable box, my Tivo...I can backup old audio cassettes and records...I can take the audio of standup comedy specials from cable and lay that off...I can play purchased videos & TV shows from Amazon Unbox, and rented content from CinemaNow (if Unbox ever allows rented content to be downloaded direct to the Archos, that will be a glorious day for me)...I can surf the internet in bed without lugging the laptop, having the light wake my wife up...I can play podcasts, and unprotected AAC/MP4/M4V content, unlike many Windows-based players...it's all plug-and-play, so I'm not forced to sync things up via itunes or WMP (unless I'm using DRM music, which is rare)...I've got more music than I know what to do with on it, 75 movies, whole seasons of Mr. Show and I STILL have 15 GB left! And with my line of work, it's always nice to have an extra 15GB to move content from my home PC to my work Mac or vice versa...Sure, it's a little bigger than the itouch - having 5X the memory of even the biggest itouch leaves you pretty much no choice but to be bigger. Some people are seduced by the inherent "sexiness" of an ipod or itouch, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm sexy enough, having an itouch would almost make me TOO sexy, haha! The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that an application it was supposed to have as an add-on isn't going to happen after all, namely, the option of receiving an FM signal. I'd only want FM for emergencies, where accessing news is a priority, and as a result, I have a cheap tiny 1GB MP3/FM player that I keep in my bag, just in case. I'd love to have an all in one, especially with something like the Archos, which has its own speaker, and in an emergency it might be nice to share information as I get it. But for now, that's my only quibble. It's NOT a unit for everyone. Some people will never need that much memory for music and movies, or miss itunes'/ipod's ease of use, and will be willing to sacrifice the lack of options for that ease. But for my needs and my lifestyle (heh, almost 25% of my waking hours is spent commuting, SOME lifestyle), it's an ideal player.
I installed a wireless network using the WRT54GX4 and three WPC54GX4 cards in desktop pc using a pci to pcmcia bridge card. I also have a WPS54G print server on my network. All use WPA2 for security. The speed is awe inspiring for a wireless network, as well as the range and coverage. I give LINKSYS an A++ on this one.
Used every day to carry laptop to work by my wife (she is smaller in size), and she finds it comfortable with her commute. It looks pretty big on her, but it fits her well when you cinch down the straps. I am a big guy, and the straps expand enough for me to carry it fully loaded as well. We also use it when we go on vacations to carry all of our carry-on stuff, or as a day pack. Works great for all uses!We carry either an HP 17" or Macbook Pro 17", and we have even carried both of them in this pack at the same time on trips as well. We have fit both laptops, iPad, two sets of headphones, magazines, jackets, water, misc accessories, and snacks - all as our carry-on, and have no issue in getting it to fit in the overhead bin, or with me carrying it around the different airports. Straps are comfortable to carry a full load for a long period of time. I carried the pack loaded with day-pack type stuff (cameras, snacks, jackets, drinks) around Disney, Universal, and other themeparks for over 10 hours at a time and never was worn out. Just be careful of the extreme rides that require you to use a locker for your stuff. This pack does not go into the small lockers easily, but it can be done. The laptop padding keeps it from going in super easy...but then again this pack wasn't made to be a themepark backpack, so I am not knocking the design. The design for what it was intended is fantastic.
The short version of this is that I have bought quite a few Epson printers for personal use as well as for my company. Typically, they work well for a little while and then start having issues with heads clogging. I have just installed brand new ink cartridges (All four) and the printer still thinks it is out of ink. These four replaced four other brand new cartridges that the printer also thought was out of ink. The cost of printing on this unit has run me about $20 per page during the time I have had it. That doesn't account of my time to get ink and missing important deadlines due to the problems.If this was the only Epson unit I had ever had this problem with, I suppose I wouldn't be so adamant, however I have had this type of trouble with several of them. One of my employees is recommending Hewlett Packard over Epson because of their consistent good, dependable performance.As I write this, I am installing an HP on my computer to get rid of the Epson. I will never buy an EPSON product again.
I have to wait for atleast an hour for the online game code? If its an online game code it should be instant and I should not have to wait for an hour.
This is a GREAT product. I`m really glad that I was turned on to it.I would tell my my friends about it.
I bought the Gmini at the end of May-- it was a great product and surpassed the iPods that many of my friends sported. >D Although the buttons seemed a bit flimsy, that was just a minor concern.Unfortunately, earlier this month, the charger stopped working. My family and I called up Archos and talked to them about this problem-- guess what they told us? They wanted me to go to RadioShack, PAY them to look at it, and send the defective machine back. I told them no, it's their responsiblility to provide us with working products. We had to put up a fight with the representatives, and finally they said they'd call us later that day.Ninety-six hours passed, and we got nothing.We called them again and demanded they send us a charger. Yet again, after an argument with the operator, they said they would sent us a nother one and it should be at our doorstep by the end of the week. It arrived three days late.And now, thanks to their stubborness, my Gmini has shut down and refuses to turn its power on. The thought of having to call them a third time and bicker with the reps makes me wince.So, in conclusion, it's a great product, but you better hope it's in perfect condition-- otherwise you have to put up with one hell of a customer service.
Pros:Works with *nix as USB mass storage device, as would any pen drive. The clarity despite adverse conditions blows my mind. Better value than DS-50. Aluminum body. Mic is removable and can be used with headphone extension cable. 3 sensitivity levels, hardware switch, 'lecture' being insanely sensitive. Even in lecture, with a fan running nearby, still clear. Firmware well thought out. Menus for everything, relatively intuitive interface. Havn't needed the manual yet. Works with my generic Energizer NiMH batteries. Multiple record quality levels, one which neatly matches battery record time to storage capacity fairly closely. Lowest record quality is still actually usable. Battery life was sufficient for three day camping trip. Also captured some birds singing and other such noises while I was out, just because it records that clearly. Have I mentioned the recordings are clear?Cons:Only records in WMA. No holder/pouch/anything included. Include one, or make the case a tad thicker. Mic body isn't aluminum. USB port cover feels flimsy when opened. Couldn't turn the voice menus off and turn playback volume down fast enough. Included earbuds are cheap, ugly and huge, include a belt holder instead.Wish:Accept SDHC cards. Don't try to sell DS-50 for $50 more when it only has 512mb more storage. Run off USB power, as ipods (unmount, leave plugged in) & other similar devices can instead of selling separate AC->DC adapter. Charge NiMH batteries while plugged into external power source. Two of the three above would be worth the price of DS-50 upgrade.
TV VOLUME CONTROL. AN AUDIOVOX VR1.I MADE A MISTAKE BUT THE SHIPPER WAS REALLY NICE IN THAT THEY LET ME RETURN IT WITHOUT A HASSLE.
The product is everything that the page said. Good quality. Haven't had any problem with it.--------------------------------------El producto es todo lo que se promociono en la paginia. Muy buena calidad. Hasta ahora no he tenido ningun problema con el.
After reading many reviews for different systems, I bought this and can tell you that it sounds great and it looks good. We wanted something for iPod and radio only (not clock radio or cds) and this is perfect. Plus, the iPod has alarm clock setting on it, so if you really wanted to use the system for that purpose, too, you could. Anyway, this is a hit with us.
Great camera for the technically challenged. Easy to setup. Easy to use. Great features. 8MB...6X is all you need.
easy install and made a difference. I have used kingston ram before. good product and holds up well.
I do not recommend this product. I have had mine since March and although the basic functions work, they still do not have reliable WPA-PSK. It will work until my portables wake from deep sleep an d tehen the router must be reset for them to recognize it. There are many functions lacking such as DDNS support. Tech support keeps placing the blame on the cards used in my portables even though they are two different brands of cards. I highly recommend the D-Link DI-624 and DI-524 products
Economical yet really good. I think no HDMI cables are worth than $0 to $5. So I decided to take this one and to my surprise its a good one too. Shipped in decent time.
I am not going to write a book here, just going to share my experiences with this product.First of all, I purchased this mouse because of my disdain for the touchpad on my laptop. I wanted a wireless mouse, and after reading the reviews, settled on this one. And I have not been disappointed.Installation is plug and play. Very simple. It took me a while to figure out where to put the battery in the mouse, but I did not read the book, and once I figured it out, it was very easy. In my experience the battery lasts at least a month. I have had this for four months and replaced the battery three times. In my opinion this is pretty good, considering you can plug the receiver into the mouse to shut off the mouse (turning off the battery), which is something I have not done. I cannot speculate too much, but one double A (AA) battery will run the mouse for a month. To me, that is pretty efficient.I have had no problems with the receiver. It plugs into a normal USB port, and so long as you aren't trying to use the mouse from across the room, it should work fine. I have had no problems.The only problem (and hence the 4 stars for not being perfect) is that the third button, the scroll button, is too sensitive. It may be my rough touch, but occasionally when I scroll, it decides to use the scroll button as the third button and use the "super scroll" (I do not know what it is called, but you probably know). Time makes it more comfortable, and that is my only real problem with this product.Other issues to note: I have accidentally sent this mouse on a couple hard trips to the ground (flight of stairs) and there has been no effect on its performance. I do not know if durability is mentioned in the description, but I have been rough with it, and have had no problems.Aside from that, the size may put off some users. I have had no problems with "mini" size (in fact I can no longer stand larger mice). It fits well in hand, and I have no problems manipulating it.Overall, I think this is a very good product, durable and practical, a must have for users who hate the "touchpad." (Sorry for the book).
Shortly after I received this Notebook Cooler, I accidentally damaged the power supply cable. After checking the local electronics and computer supply stores I discovered this 12" cable is unique to this product, or at least to StarTech. I searched their web site, which offers a wide variety of cables, but this particular cable was not listed. So I contacted the company directly by telephone. They informed me they would not provide a replacement cable. The only solution was for me to purchase a totally new notebook cooler. In other words, their idea of customer service was for me to spend another $28 instead of maybe $4. With service like this, I would never recommend purchasing any product from StarTech.
I needed a card reader for when I am traveling and it had to be small, light, and reliable. This gadget does the job. very pleased.
The most important thing to do when reviewing your digital photos is to make sure the colors on your monitor are correctly calibrated. You don't have to be a graphics maven or computer geek to do this relatively easy color adjustment. Pantone Huey does it for you simply and accurately. The price of this device pays for itself within the time you upload your images and watch with delight the captures of birthday parties to concert photos. What makes it so useful and cost effective is the ease in which to setup this calibration. I have both version of Pantone Huey's for my desk top and laptop.
nice unit but very poor reception and discrimination of stations even with good antennaDo not botherVery easy to return but I paid for return shipping
i have this product, and it broke twice in 3 yearsfirst time it was in the first 3 months and wouldnt turn on so i sent it back to company under warranty, thier customer service was horrible. now 3 years later to the day, the picture has gone purple and green and no more warranty. it was cheap but i guess you get what you pay for. when investing in a hdtv my advice is dont go cheap or with some brand you never heard of. live and learn.
It is a great bag. Love it. It fits nicely in the overhead compartment. It looks nice too. Great color
I have used the new reader a few times, better than other readers; faster and better construction.I will get a few more for my office use.
I Bought battlefield 3 premium with it with no problem.Worth buying! It was good thing it was a code not a card so i could use it immediately.
This is the strap I've been looking for. A neoprene pad with a bit of "give" for comfort, and no extraneous buckles, quick releases, etc. Well made, with real leather tabs connecting the webbing to the pad and good stitching. My only slight gripe is that for more security I would like an extra "keeper" on each side, but I just added a couple taken off an old Tamrac strap. Very comfortable for carrying a camera just around the neck, and for neck-and-shoulder carrying I have the pad offset (i.e. one end of the strap shorter than the other) so the pad rather than the leather tab is on my collar bone.Clearly, some of the reviews are of a different product. For example, length - the strap I received has an overall length of over 50" and when securely attached to the camera can have a free length of up to 45" which is more than I need.So overall, a great buy!
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!
Works as advertised. I used it with the Micro Sd card and there were no problems. Just make sure to format the memory card when you switch devices i.e. from cellphone to camera.
I loved this mouse for six months. Worked great, easy to connect, battery lasted about two months.Then yesterday it died. The scroll wheel stopped scrolling. It feels like it's stripped. It has a three year warranty, but for the cost of shipping, and the hassle,and the fact that I only paid twelve bucks, I just bought a new one. Found a Logitech at Best Buy for twenty five bucks, seems a little sturdier.This was not a good buy. I gave it two stars because it is what it is. A cheap little mouse good for about six months.
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!
This is the best shower radio I've found so far. Easy to use, very good sound, better than any of the others on the market. If you can find it, buy it. You wont be disappointed.
Simply stated - this was a waste of money. I live an hour from a large city yet I still cannot find a clear channel without getting interference when driving. Quality of sound when it does work is crap. I would give mine away for free but wouldn't want to spread the frustration to anyone else.
PANKXFA84 KX-FL511/541 High Yield Replacement Drum Cartridge, BlackI have no idea how well the cartridge worked, because after I forked out $100 for it, plus another $30 or so for the cartridge, my Panasonic fax machine, which never really worked all that well during the two years I owned it, stopped working. I'd say if your Panasonic needs a new drum unit, you might be better off saving your money because it's half the cost of a new fax. I bought a Brother Intellifax 4100e for about $300, and I'm very happy with it. Happier than I ever was with that Panasonic.
The altec speakers put out quality sound but I was disappointed when I discovered a glitch with the speakers. When I first used the speakers, the sound was on 10. I turned the sound down to a reasonable level. The next time I turned the system on, the sound was on 10 again. I was expecting the sound to be at the level it was when I shut it down. I was not impressed with these speakers because of that.
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.
If they have an xbox, they will be very happy with this gift. Easy to buy, comes to the door. Couldn't get an easier gift for a boy.
My daughter got this camera for her 9th birthday and may I just say I am pea green with envy! It takes the most clear, color rich pictures I have seen! She is currently taking photography classes and is entered in 4H as well. It is easy enough for her to use, yet the pictures have the clarity that it makes you wonder if it is not a professional camera. My parents picked this up a few months back at Office Depot and for 1 day only it was less than $90! Wish I would have gotten one for myself!
The clamp is much bigger and sturdier than it looks like in the photo. I'm just using them for the hotshoe clamp and they are sturdy and easy to adjust.I haven't used an umbrella with them but they could easily handle that task.
I installed a CB in a home-built electric vehicle and there was a significant amount of interference from all the electronic gear on board. I bought three of these filters to clean up the power supply to the radio. When I tried just one, the filter was overwhelmed by all the interference. But when I put all three of them in series right before the CB, they cleaned up the interference beautifully. The only interference they did not clean up was the RFI from the large electric motor. Everything else they took care of. I did not try to put them in parrallel to see if that would work as well. But in series they worked perfectly. They do take up some space. They are a little larger than a D-cell battery. For the work they are doing for me, I was happy to make room for them next to my radio. When I ordered them they were delivered within a week. I really appreciated that.
The V700 is a very functional piece of equipment. Installation was shockingly simple, as simple as much lower-end scanners. I love it when a new device integrates with no issues. I set up the scanner, ran the install software, turned it on and got the drivers from the disk. It was immediately available from Photoshop. So I grabbed a picture off the desk and scanned it. It came through, with nothing but default settings, at a higher quality than I expected. The V700 is demonstrating it's worth right out of the box.When scanning, you can take control of the method and image. It has a full-auto mode, which I used on that first scan, a home mode, which gives you some control, and a professional mode, which gives you a pretty high-end set of controls over the scanning method, image types, image quality, etc. It's all intuitive and easy to use, which is good since there is no printed manual. There is an online guide though. Reading through the guide, the instructions are clear and concise, so doing something like setting up negatives for scanning is easy. You can start scans from the V700 as well as from software. My wife, the graphic artist in the house (I'm tech support), prefers to pull the scans from Adobe Photoshop, which worked like a charm.The scanner comes with templates for use with film. There are several for most standard sizes of negative. There is also a slide template. They're a bit difficult to orient correctly at first, but the documentation cleared up any issues.Setting really high quality scans did result in longer scan times (MUCH longr), but the output was simply amazing. I was able to scan negatives (and it's not something I've had good luck doing in the past). Actually, scanning the negatives was fun. You have to get the right side up though. Again, image quality coming out of the scanner was pretty stunning.Overall, this was an outstanding experience. The V700 is so easy to set up and use, it's kind of hard to believe it's nearly a professional level machine.
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!
Thanks to the dire warnings in reviews like these, I purchased this item with low expectations. I chose a local retailer instead of an online one because I knew I might want to return it. Got a floor model for $345, so I was satisfied with the price.One reviewer mentioned that he avoided the Disc Explorer entirely by typing up a list and accessing discs by disc number only. I took his advice, and after a cursory look at the Disc Explorer I haven't used it since. Sony screwed up here, but the rest of the player is great.(It's inexplicable why Sony designed the Disc Explorer the way they did. It shows only 5 titles at a time, you can't page down and it doesn't load titles automatically from most discs. It's really terrible. WTF, Sony?)If the remote had a jog dial so I could dial up a disc number, I'd be in heaven. As it is, I use the+/- keys or press "Folder", then type in the disc number, enter, enter. This works fine. I'm happy with the disc-loading speed.What I'm most thrilled with is that it plays all my DVD+R home movies perfectly. Whew. Didn't know whether they'd play when I bought it. Having 20 years of my life on deck changes everything. I can go to my kids' birthdays, Christmas of any year or specific vacation memories in seconds. Without a player like this, most home video lies unwatched and even if you pop a tape in, you can't locate anything quickly. With everything transferred to DVD and loaded in a jukebox, I can finally really use my home movies. Same with my complete Monty Python and Seinfeld sets. If you want to put on The Argument Sketch or The Contest, you can go right to it. Oh, and children are incapable of putting DVDs back in their cases. Problem solved.One nightmare I read about but didn't have was scratched discs. My player is fine in this regard.My wife asked my why I bought it if it had so many annoying problems. Here's the deal:1. This player costs $200 less than the Pioneer.2. This player is progressive scan.3. The Pioneer is much older.4. It does what it's supposed to do.I can't comment on the picture or audio quality since I'm not a videophile or audiophile anymore. I have the thing plugged directly into a 27" tv, not even stereo. But I'm sure if I get a plasma tv and hook it into a surround system it'll be awesome.My wife is happy it plays CDs. She rarely listened to CDs before because it was too much trouble to find them and put them on the player. Now, she can just dial up (on the player) what she wants and press Play.Buy one and work around the shortcomings. It'll change your life.Pros1. This player costs $200 less than the Pioneer.2. This player is progressive scan.3. The Pioneer is much older.4. It does what it's supposed to do.5. Plays DVD+Rs.Cons1. Disc access interface. Just avoid Sony's Disc Explorer and you'll be fine.2. Huge, but that's not a big problem for me.
This cable does exactly what it says it does. The only concern I had was the first time I used it, the sound came out a little choppy but after taking it out and replugging it, it worked like a charm and I haven't had that issue since. Overall I'm happy with it and would definitely buy another.
We traveled all around Hungary with this. I bought the SD Card and installed it on my Garmin before we left the US. I was not sure if it installed right, but as soon as we got into our rental car, it found our location and gave excellent instructions. There is instruction available on dozens of languages. We used the English and was amused by the pronunciation of street names. One detail I wish I paid more attention to, was to set my preferences before we got on the road: On the way from Lake Balaton I forgot to set to avoid the ferry and it wanted to turn us around for about 25 miles, once it accepted that we will not do things his way, it took us into the myriads of villages instead of taking us to the major highway. - It did this a few times during our trip before I went and set preferences. Other than this it was an excellent guide and would have been quite lost without it. Considering the price of regional maps, this was a cheap investment.
There is no longer any doubt after using this unit for a few days that (within this price range) it is THE DVD player to have if you are a geek who loves movies and don't want technology and movie companies telling you what you can and cannot play on equipment you buy.Everything others have said so well in other reviews is true: it plays virtually everything you throw at it, especially after the region-free hacks and firmware upgrades (if necessary).It's so insanely open to what it will play that now with the USB input it doesn't even have to be on disc-based media anymore!There are only a few points that might reduce my review from 5 stars and might or might not apply to you:1) whether the lack of USB 2.0 (the player's input) and lack of long filename compatibility will end up being a long-term annoyance. Most videos, especially taken from pen/thumb drives will play without an issue (all is well with mine so far). If you're looking to use USB hard drives, you will have to make some adjustments with no guarantee of success to get things to play well because the port hardly supplies any power (you must supply external power for USB drives), is only compatible with FAT32, and is USB 1.1 which may choke or stutter on some drives or complex, high-bandwidth files. In future players, as the tech gets even less expensive, maybe USB 2.0 and long filenames might be implemented.2) High-end equipment. For us poor slobs who only still have 4:3 TVs and no high-end home theater setups, we're not going to notice or care if the picture/sound hookups are marginally less good or exact than some high-end Oppo or other "specially modded" region/format free player. Based on how much of an audio/videophile you are, your mileage may vary although many are very happy with it even in a higher-end system.3) The big reliability question, which is probably a lot of the reason this product doesn't have a higher overall rating. No way to answer this (yet). Be aware that Philips' warranty is only 90 days. If you purchase on certain credit cards, this may be extended automatically. If you are willing to shell out more for some sort of protection plan (caveat emptor on those) this may be an option. Or, if you're not too mad that this inexpensive player doesn't last as long as it should, you can replace it. But it may be destined to live long and give you enjoyment for years. It's a risk.(EDIT TO ADD: Good news? I just registered the DVD player through Philips' website and when I got my "receipt" it claimed the player was warrantied for 1 YEAR parts and labor. Is this a mistake or true? Not sure when the warranty documentation in the manual says 90 days (perhaps the manual is the one in error?). Legally I wonder if I could hold Philips to this...hopefully never will have to find out.)I think it's incredible that my first DVD player (still with me!) cost nearly $200 in 1999 and this one, which makes the old one look like a joke in terms of what it can do, ended up being far less than half that amount!Now, I don't know how I got along without it.If it lasts, it's one of the best electronics purchases I've ever made.EDIT: Over a year later, and it's still going strong. Hope I don't jinx it by editing this though (heh heh). Also, it seems to have been eclipsed by thePhilips DVP5982 1080p Upscaling DVD Player, and might actually be cheaper.
Well this being the 3rd yes THIRD notebook i've gotten from Sam's Club really has me wondering about the quality of there products. First off i got a Qosmio, which i really didn have a problem with until i found someone elses documents on it and found out it wasnt suppose to be sold. So back it went, i had wanted another toshiba because it was super nice but they wouldnt send it from one club to another, so much for that. So i went back to Sam's and picked up a Compaq which turned out to be crap, the screen flickered badly and the burner was only burning at 2X speed tops. So now to the Sony Vaio. Well after paying a hefty 1,149 bucks for it with smaller specs than some of the cheaper models i thought well great its a Sony what can go wrong? Plenty. Here's just a list of a pro and cons about the whole computer over all, and i do believe its a Sam's thing. Not sony.Pros-Beautiful Screen.Con's-Horrible Small sounding speakers, you could BARELY hear all the way up.-512 mgs of RAM as opposed to 1 gig in the cheaper HP's Dell's etc.-Crashed when transfering some zip files off a Data disc, (note) this was right out of the box, i had to Restore Windows.-On most surfaces the DVD-RW-R tray would lock up and not open, then if lifted it would-DVD Movies would pause continuosly, and, or lock up-Crappy ole Windows Media Accelerator 950 as opposed to ATI or Nvidia. For that price u could at least put an ATI 200m in it.-Very Very slow 4200rpm hard drive as opposed to 5400rpms as you can get at other stores.-Just an over all sense that this is definately Wal-Mart made material, check the labels on some products you'll see this to be true.So don't stay away from Sony per-say just from Sam's club Craputers.
It is nothing fancy and not the greatest quality, but it does the job. I think it is worth it for the price.
I use this for my laptop and sometimes for my desktop. Just plug and play installation. No need to download/install drivers. Perfectly sized and portable. Very satisfied and I highly recommend it.
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 X25 Toner is realy working great, I would certainly recommend it for others. Price is lmuch ess than other brands
The product is everything many reviewers claimed it to be. The setup is straight-forward, although I read reviews from people who did it in an hour. These people must already have speaker wires in place. It took me a full day to string wires and get everything set up. I doubt any other system would take me any less time.The system sounds great, and it doesn't look cheap in any way. You get major league performance for a very small price. It would be hard to beat for the money.
The paper arrived completely undamaged and makes for an excellent medium dark grey backdrop. I am completely satisfied with this purchase and will definitely buy this product again! (for what it's worth I also ordered bright white savage paper and that arrived in perfect condition as well)
Great price, easy to poerate. Great sound and works like a charm! I have had no problems what-so-ever out of this product and would highly recommend it to anyone!
I am very happy with this product. It is sized perfectly for my camera bag. It is easy to use,insert battery and plug in wall. Comes with everything for car charging and for overseas. Price is so good compared to Kodak, I am thinking of buying another to keep in the car. Also 47th Street Photo shipped very fast!
I am very satisfied with this product. It arrived in a timely manner and was of high quality. I spent around $5 for two of these, including shipping. I couldn't come close to that price for one at any of my local stores. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality HDMI cable.
Great Price and Quality. Bought shorter cable from Best buy and paid over $100. Wish I had known about this product sooner.
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.
Works as good as any I've used, but it is just a cable though....I have it hooked up to my Blue-ray all region player and its fine.
These little ear buds have exceeded my expectations. They have amazing sound reproduction, are very comfortable and stay in place very well. I was taken with the advertised frequency range of these ear buds and decided to do a little research. Other reviews compare these to the $300 - $500 Sure professional series head phones. User reviews claimed that these Sony's were pretty close to the fidelity of the Sure's. That was good enough for me, so I searched, and found the best price to be on Amazon. There were some listed on ebay - used. I was kind of grossed out by the idea of buying used ear buds, so I stuck with Amazon at over 20% off of list.The sound was amazing. I truly didn't believe that earbuds could deliver such full, rich sound. I'm of the generation of the larger the woofer the deeper bass. Not true anymore. These have truly amazing bass, but not overwhelming. Just right. I was also concerned that these would sound "tinny" but they do not. I read a review that the lower model, I think MDR 51s, also very highly rated, sounded a bit tinny, so I was concerned. But these sound great. Partially, being in ear buds, they block out most external noise, leaving you to enjoy your music. In fact, the thing about the sound that I had to get used to was hearing my own breathing. Something that you don't notice after a bit.The other thing that I was stoked about was the comfort. I wasn't sure that sticking these into my ear canal was going to feel good. At first, it was a bit strange, and took a while to get used to, but once I did, after a few times, it just seemed right. At first, I couldn't keep them in for more than about an hour. But now I can leave them in for several, just fine. The absolute best thing is that I can lay my head on my pillow with them in and they feel fine - great for watching pod casts or rocking out while my wife sleeps.Downside:The only thing that I can say bad about these things is that the cord is very long, and like all things with a cord, gets tangled. Because of the over ear things, they are kind of pain to stash - you have to either fold them up into the included case or clip this tiny case over the rubber ear adaptors, to keep crud off of them while sitting in your pocket. It's probably the best solution, but it sucks that the case for my ear phones is almost as big as my iPod - what you gonna do?The other downside, (which is actually a plus) is that these earbuds really make poor or lower quality song files stand out. I've had to re rip many songs from 128 to 256 - and you can really hear the difference.SummaryIf you're looking for comfortable, great sounding ear phones at a fairly reasonable price, give these a shot. If you've spent all that money on a portable music player, and care about fidelity, these are a great way to go. In fact, I really think that Apple should include these phones with the 5G pods - for the money, you deserve better than the crappy buds that come stock.
I have movies digitally and like the ability to play them from a USB thumb drive. Works great and was a great deal. Will shop with this supplier again.
This is my second unit... I started with the 659 several years ago and have loved that remote as much as any person can love a remote control. It was time I passed on that excellent remote to the folks so they too could finally take control over their hand-me down home theater system and I haven't gotten a SOS call since. Anyway, back to the 880. It took me a little while to get used to the layout and functions of the buttons because of my experiences with the 659 but I got over it and now feel comfortable with it. There were some minor frustrating moments with the remotes behavior not working they I wanted it to and have had to call Harmony tech support but they were very helpful in sorting out my issues quickly. I was a little surprised that the transition wasn't as seamless as I would have thought but I imagine that it would not be a problem if you have no previous experiences with a Harmony product. Their website/setup site was their weak spot for a while but they have been improving it a lot over the years. I do admit that it is still not perfect and sometimes the navigation is unclear and cumbersome, especially when trying to make some "advanced" tweaks to the remote. (But it does have a solid wizard to setup all the basics very easily.) However once all is set, it is a genious remote that can fix itself when something doesn't go right. The rechargeable battery feature is a huge bonus.So is it worth picking up the 880 over one that is a hundred bucks less? Not really. The 550 can probably do the job just fine but if you are fussy about having a color GUI and rechargeable battery, then pick up the 880.If you have a complex system and a S.O. that just wants to watch TV without fiddling with 3 remotes, you owe it to them to pick up a Harmony product. Any will do just fine.
I had a Cisco Linksys WRT54G2 router which made me addicted to resetting it. After I bought DIR-615 I finally enjoyed the wifi router for the first time in my life. Many people are complaining that this router is not good but believe me it is the best. Before I bought this one I checked it on CNET website and they rated it in top 5 category and When I placed the order on the amazon without reading people's review it was too late to cancel to order after I seen too many folks have written negative review about it but thanks GOD I didn't cancel the order it is the best router I ever found. I'm living in a 2 room house and it is working like charm. Those who want a router for long range should get D-LINK XTREME. Setting up router is very easy. You do not need to install software for it. When you receive your router first of all you need to check if the wifi of your laptop or desktop is on, after that plug in the cable of your dsl modem in port 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 any of them you will see the signal of dlink, Connect your computer to that signal. It will ask you that this router is new if you want to configure press yes or no. If you press no your wifi connection will not be a secure connection and every body will be able to use your internet connection via router, if you press yes it will ask you for the serial number of the router. On the bottom of the router you can find that serial just enter the serial and press yes. And then keep click yes whatever message appear on your pc. There are two serials on the bottom of the router one is for mac (apple computer) and other one is for your pc. So if you want your connection to be secured use that serial or if you like your connection to be shared by your neighbors don't enter the serial and your connection will be unsecured and every will be able to use your internet. Stay away from from linksys or you will regret your purchase.
What can one say about a cable. It does what it was expected to do. No real issues with the item.
I purchased this battery for my brother well over a year ago. He uses his camera all the time taking photos of his toddler, so the OEM and this battery get plenty of use. He's had nothing but good things to say about this product. It performs just as well as the OEM, and for less than a third of the price it's an even better buy. Highly recommended!
I purchased this power adapter for a Casio LK-230. It worked perfectly without any issues. I purchased it through an Amazon featured merchant (Brook Mays). It was a really good price and I was afraid I'd get a knockoff/clone. This wasn't the case and I received a brand new Casio AD-5MR power adapter.
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.
Good quality cable!Great priceNow I can play Pandora Radio on my stereo
Will not work with Windows 7 ..Was not compatible with any printer in my Home....
Right off there are definitely cheaper ones available on Amazon but those got horrible reviews. When I received this right away I was impressed. It was durable and very well made. I've had it for a little over 2 months and I'm extremely pleased. I would recommend this item for anyone looking for a replacement cord for their HP. Very few things in life do what they're made to do "This Does".
i got the printer dock just last chritsmas and was very happy with it. it printed amazing quality and was very easy to do. after a few months it got really jammed up and took in 2 pieces of paper at once. i thought it was my fault because the paper was stuck to the other paper and i diddnt seperate them before. i went to the store and they replaced it no problem. then today i finally found out how to print off the computer (wich even on eseyshare it thought it was a normal 8 1/2x11 and only printed part of the picture) when i got it right it got jammed up AGAIN with only one paper too! once is okay, just a small problem, easy to fix but twice in a row with 2 different printers i think it is just a poor design. the people with good reviews probably only had it for a short while or was lucky enough to get one that worked. this is a bad product i am getting my money back!
Works great. Full ipod library in a cassette deck for the older car, more secure (take the ipod out when you get out) and much cheaper than putting in a new cd player with mp3 capacity (or trying to dig out old boxes of cassettes).
My DIR-615(N) is only 4 days old and is working just fine with no drop-outs. (Currently using WPA.)It's on 24/7 and has been running cool to the touch. ((My ISP is Comcast (with TV, telephone, and internet). The modem is an RCA Thomson DHG536.))Using the provided cd setup was super easy for the desktop. Had a problem when I tried to setup my netbook for wireless but it turned out to be operator - my error. D-Link tech support for the netbook problem was there after the third ring and information exchange was good although at times I had to request he speak slower and more clearly (off-shore??).MaximumPC (Feb 2010) has this DIR-615 rated a "9" which is why I bought it.
Scanner easy to set up and use. Ability on taking drawings to PDF files is excellent as when as phono (nexagive) scanning. Only thing missing is the ability to scan larger negatives (4x5) size. Outsanding value.
I was looking for something my Mom could use in her car (her casette player eats tapes so a casette adapter wouldn't work) and for whom an IPOD and the work of teaching her to use it and add music too would be more work and money than it was worth.Despite some negative reviews about quality of sound or trouble finding stations to transmit on that I read about and after pricing a portable CD player and FM Transmission adapter separately, I figured I couldn't beat the price or the convience of this. Worst case scenario, I would pick her up some speakers to plug in if it didn't transmit well.Gave it a test run the day we gave it to her. We easily found a station in just seconds that would work (even in a major midwest city) and sound quality was as good as radio if you adjusted the volume controls a bit. She was able to easily understand how to use it and she says she loves that she can now listen to CD's in her car.Very satisfied with this and even thought of getting one for myself rather than spending time turning my CD collection to cassettes to play in my car.
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.
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.
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?
These are discs made by CMC (CMC MAG M01) for TDK. They do not support 16X write speed. They are 12X write maximum. If you want 12X discs, you can get them cheaper than this.If you want 16X, then don't buy these. These are not labelled correctly and should not be sold as 16X discs.
Fits my S100 and provides the on the street change I might need. However, I am finding that the battery life in the S100 is excellent. Do not have the GPS feature turned on in the camera
I am new to flash photography, and have used the SB-600 for a couple of weeks now. I am extremely happy with the results, particularly when the flash is bounced off the ceiling. I have a diffuser to go with the flash, and that helps spread the light more evenly. Must have if you shoot indoors.
Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for NotebooksArrive on time. Easy to install and came with a lot of function around the mouse. You could even see the battery live and set the function button.
This Dyno Label Writer is awesome and really east to use. I love that it holds two different types of labels at once allowing you more flexibility.
I replaced the ends of all of my speaker cables with these banana plugs. You will need a crimping tool to correctly attach these plugs. If your wire is thin, bend it double before inserting it into plug otherwise it will not hold well.
I really like these headphones and the price is very good. My previous headphones were made by Aiwia that I paid $40.00 at Best Buy for and they never acheived the sound level like these do, the sound quality is okay but for $19.95 who could complain.
I bought this as a exact replacement for a failed drive in a relative's desktop. The original drive had failed because the desktop had been knocked over on it's side. The installation was very easy and the reload of Windows 7 went well. Prior to reloading Windows, I ran the CD-ROM based hard drive diagnostic that had shown multiple block errors on the original drive and this new drive ran error free.
don't know because the legacy amp stopped working after one month don't waste your money go to best buy spend a little more and get it right
I use these labels continuously for shipping Amazon Marketplace items. I never have any feed issues and the consistency of the paper and print are very consistent. The adhesive on these is very good and will permanently stick on packages, even on top of packaging tape. I would fully recommend this product for anyone wanting to print address labels as well as address labels with return & address on all one, or any other need for larger labels.
One of my friend was in US and i want to own a swiss backpack, found this as a wonderful chance. Got the help of amazon and ordered online. First shock I received was whether the package will be delivered in time. I choose normal shipping and i was not aware beach camera who sells this chose fedex smartpost to deliver. Ordered on 19 sep and the package reached 26 Sep at USPS. My friend drove down to the office to get the package as he was leaving the country . Was not peaceful this seven days and was in fear whether i could receive the package in time though the Delivered date promised in fedex was 25 sep.Second after receiving the back was not very convinced in the quality . The Swiss logo imprinted zip handler , strap and bag holder doesn't look like a original one. But satisfied with the size,no of pouches availables.Still not sure whether it is genuine and would not be able to tell that i own a genuine swiss backpack unless i see some one who owns a original using it.
I bought these for my mother who has 50% hearing loss. She thinks they are wonderful; no static --- said they are the best present I have ever given her. My father said I gave him a present at the same time since the battle of the competing tv's (sports versus Dateline) had just been about turning the volumes on both TV's up. (Though you do have the volume on somewhat for the headphones to be effective. However, my father says he can live with that.)After trying my mom's, my sister who is at 5A exerciser would wake her 4 children and husband. Now that she has these headphones, my brother-in-law says the only thing that wakes them up now is her laughter when she watches Nick or TV Land comedies while doing her Schwinn Aerodyne.No technical knowledge here (though I thank all those who left it in their reviews)... just a review on a stellar product.
To be a mouse Microsoft it bran, it is not very good, when I use it with Microsoft Excel, it behaves very strange, and it begins to rotate toward the end of the spreadsheet without control.I don't really like anything.
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.
I've gone through 3 USB Flash Drives, all of them different brands. This one is a pretty good product. 8 gigs for very cheap price is pretty good.
I have had no problems with this product. I love it and arrived as described. I definitely would buy it again.
It works great for securing my rg6 coax cable around the ceiling and away from my kids messing with the cable.
Seems a little much to pay for an "extension cord" but upon receipt I see it is of very high quality and nice build on the connectors. Plus, its a brand item from Canon, so what can you do?
I bought it without doing much research. The filter isn't coated, so all of the wonderful coatings on your lens become almost pointless. I've since decided to go without filters for protection. I replace the lens cap immediately after use anyway.
Great deal on the card. However, my older Toshiba laptop did not recognize it, I had to buy a external card reader and it's all sorted now.
well made case. I expected this made in japan - not in china. Except that so far so good. totally agree with bikerken.
I do like this little bag and I have used it for about 3 weeks. It is very compact but does have storage on the bottom and a place for extra memory cards and spare battery in the main body. The construction is very sturdy which I like. The only thing I don't like but can live with is that my Kodak EasyShare DX6490 has a very tight fit and when you add the neck strap it's even tighter. Better tight than loose. Great little case for the money.
What a nifty little device! It's incredibly easy to use-- the controls are intuitive, the on-screen menus are well-organized, and the iTunes software is a snap. I got my iPod about 8 hours ago and I've already downloaded 150 songs onto it. I was dancing around my living room in no time...
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This powered USB works perfectly fine for me and was very easy to set up. I wish I would have gotten a 7-port USB HUB instead of a 4-port. It's small and easy to store out of sight. I couldn't be happier with my choice!!!
My Cannon A75 view finder in the back was fuzzy and not working properly. I sent it to their Customer service center and it was fixed free of charge and returned to me via Fed EX next day air in 8 days. That alone will keep me buying their products and spreading the good word on them.
I'm not sure how great the dvd player they describe above is, because when I ordered and recieved my dvd player from this very site I recieved a player (the one in the photos) it was certainly not multi region striaght out of the box. In fact it was not multi-region at all. According to the manual it only accepted 1 and "any", not 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 and "any", as the website promises. I attempted my different discs any way in hopes that this was wrong - a region 1, region 3, and a burnt region 2 (granted that one would have impressed me if it worked) - only 1 worked. I am insulted by this and hope it's an easily reversible, or at least fixable mistake in some way.
It's a hdmi cable for less than $5. Most stores are charging around $20 at this time. So that's at least a 75% savings. Awesome!!!! Nothing special or fancy...just a 6ft hdmi cable that works and is priced less than $5.
The title justs says it all. I'm just disappointed with the way my order was fulfilled.
I bought this because it was either spend $300 or so dollars on what Consumer Reports rates as top brands (Panasonic and Pioneer)or spend $80 at Wal Mart on this thing, i tried the cheaper route only after I made sure I could return it. After my first recording I played back I noticed my recording was missing sound speratically and had digital distortion (squares and rectangles of distorted color throughout the screen). I used RCA cables to connect my camcorder directly to the Cyber@##@ so I can't imagine it was a matter of a bad connection since it would have to be all three plugs having a poor connection, and my VHS recordings from this camcorder are fine. I took it back and told the woman at Wal Mart it isn't worth the box it's packaged in.
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.
Alpen PRO 8X42 wide angle Binocular Review: *These binoculars are 5 stars! Excellent views from these lenses and built nice. The adjustable eyecups are comfortable and this pair is very light, very nice and sturdy case with wide strap, these are guaranteed for life anything ever goes wrong just mail them to them. Very Democratic!!!!!!
I now have two of them, one for my motorcycle and one for my truck. Good product.
After being told of this cable by my son..I was amazed at the difference and quality of the picture on our tv..it turned a year old tv into a new one..
Recently purchased this TV through Circuit City for around $550. The TV has a great design and looks very modern. The TV has quite a few inputs on the rear panel, including HDMI (1), Component Video (2), and S-Video (1). A huge selling point for me on this TV was the HDMI input, since many newer products (Sony DVP-NS90V DVD player with upscaling) have HDMI outputs. Setup was just as easy as with any other television. Upon first turning the TV on, a guide helps you set up the TV by asking you what language, time zone, type of cable, etc.Overall, I have yet to find one thing that genuinely bothers me about the television. The only small complaint I have is that the speakers aren't as bassy as I'd like, but I guess they make surround sound and stereo systems with subwoofers for that. Coming from an old TV from like 1993, this TV is simply fantastic. Once again, a huge selling point is the HDMI input - a feature you don't see on pretty much any lower-end HDTV.The controller is nice. The only complaint I have about it is that I tend to hit the arrow keys instead of the channel up/down buttons. On the bottom of the controller are four "quick access" type buttons that allow you to perform quick changes, such as changing the picture from normal to zoomed 1, zoomed 2, or 16:9 aspect (first button)...changing the picture mode from standard to dynamic, movie, or custom (second button)...changing the sound from standard to music, movie, speech, and custom (third button)...and access your self-programmed favorite channels.I would give this television an overall rating of 8.5 or 9 out of 10. It was an excellent buy for the $550 I paid for it.
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'm a IT guy and an avid AV guru, and it took me 2 hours to get this remote fully functional. I still need to go back into it and make a few adjustments too. But, that being said, I'm still very happy with the remote. Once I got all my product model numbers in, and once I got familiar with the programming software, it became very easy to make custom adjustments to the remote. I have it controlling my switcher, tv, vcr, dvd, receiver, cd jukebox, lutron dimmer lights, holmes floor fan, projector, cable box, and dvr. It has activity buttons that I was weary about at first, but now I have grown to love them. I set up 4 activities for me and my wife... 1.watch tv 2.watch dvd 3.watch tv (theater) and 4.watch dvd (theater). I did have to use the remote learning feature to get a couple buttons to work right. I read in a couple reviews that it lifts itself off the charger. I haven't seen that happen yet. I also read a review about the batery being loose. Just in case, I went ahead and stuck a little piece of cardboard in there to make sure the battery is secure and snug to the cover. I have to admit, I still use my WOW cable remote for tv watching just because it's cheaper, more durable, and more comfortable to use than the logitech. I use the logitech remote to turn everything on and off, and I use the cable remote to channel surf and play with the dvr. But that's all I use. I used to have 10 remotes cluttering up the side table. Now I just have the Harmony 880, and the Cable remote.Another really cool feature of this remote is that you can program buttons into it that don't even exist on the factory remote. For instance... on my projector remote, there is a source button that flips through the different sources one at a time in sequence. Well, I was able to program the logitech remote to jump directly to a source, and also jump directly to a screen size (16:9 vs 4:3, etc.). I found this to be a very helpful feature. Along the same lines is a feature that allows me to have separate buttons for on and off as opposed to one on/off toggle button.
I was looking for a remote that would be easy to use but most of all easy to set up. The Harmony 880 satisfies in both areas. The remote comes with software and once installed you answer some questions (the make and model of the devices you want to use) and how you would like to use them (watch tv, listen to a cd). Connect the remote to your computer via USB and the instructions are downloaded to the remote. No more searching for codes or lining up two remotes to transfer commands. It is that easy.Now when I want to watch TV I push one button that turns on the TV, the AV Receiver and the Cable Box. Also an excellent feature is that every function that is on the device remotes you are using is accessible via the Harmony remote. No more remote clutter. This is truly a one for all. My wife loves it.
This is the best of three webcams that I own. It has great resolution, easy to use, portable and fits easily and securely on my laptop. No disappointment at all with this item. Great value and makes me smile.
I was initially impressed by the bass quality I got from this sub-woofer.I hooked it up to a low end low power amp and it was good for maybe 2 months then I noticed the sound became distorted.Something obviously broke loose inside and sounds like a typical speaker with tear in the cone, although I don't see one.Definitely not worth it.
I have an issue with Sony Corp. I purchased a Notebook Computer VGN-240E/B Series on 06/23/07 at the Base Exchange store at the Little Rock Air Force Base. I paid $1348.00 for it. It came with a 1 year Warranty. On the evening of Nov.18, 2007 my husband was using the PC, he then closed the lid and left it sit on the end table. About 20 minutes later I picked up the PC and opened the lid, I then took it out of the sleep mode and the screen began looking strange to me. It went completely white on of the left hand side and it looked like it had a crack diagonally across it. I then showed it to my husband and he looked at it. I then called Sony right away. I first had to explain all this to them 3 times. I told them that the computer was never dropped or banged or abused in any way. I also told them that I have no children in my home nor does the computer leave the house.Then after about 2 hours I was told to take it to fed-ex and ship it to the Sony San Diego repair center. I did that on the 11/19/07 @ 1:41 pm. Then on 11/22/07 I received an email from Sony stating that they did get the PC and they have determined that it has physical damage to it! They said I would have to pay $762.99 for labor, parts, tax if applicable and shipping to return the unit back to me. They said that this type of damage is not covered under the 1 year warranty. I tried to call them but they were closed due to the holiday! I tried to call again on 11/23/07, they were still closed.I called again on 11/24/07 and talked to a representative that basically told me the same thing the email said. He told me to call back on Monday 11/26/07 and ask to speak to the Technician who was working on the unit (John). I did just that, I called Monday and after going through the whole issue again I finally was transferred to John in the San Diego Dept. John told me the same thing the emailed said. I told him there is no way I would settle for this because I know that neither myself nor my husband did any damage to this unit! He said the only thing they could do is ask a supervisor if he would discount the repair cost, but most likely it will only be $100. I told John no way. That $100 will only pay for the shipping cost, and I don't feel I have to pay anything because I still had 215 days left of the 1 year warranty! So after going on & on about how I know I did no damage to the unit and I should not have to be out of pocket $762.99 after just paying $1348 for this computer 150 days ago. He told me he would talk to his supervisor and see what could be done. He said he would call me back before 5pm my time. He never called... When I got home I called, they were closed for the day.I called back on 11/27/07. After getting the run around and being told 2 times in one hour that John is on break, I finally spoke to someone. She told me the same story about only discounting it by $100. She then told me I could take it up to the next level which was National Consumer Relations. I told her sure; she then put me on hold while transferring me.Then John picked up the phone. He was shocked that I was on the line; he was not expecting it to be me. He said he spoke to 2 supervisors and they said only $100 discount. He also said he had requested that a supervisor call me. He said I should get a call within 24-48 hours. I ask him what number he told his supervisor to call me at and he said my work and home phone numbers. He said that after I talked to the supervisor if I was no satisfied I could ask him to transfer me to the National Consumer Relations Dept. Or I could call back and be transferred and get transferred 3-4 times before getting to where I needed to.On 11/28/07 I still had not heard from a Sony supervisor as of 4pm my time. I called Sony again. I was finally transferred to the San Diego Dept. where I talked to Robert. Robert stated that a supervisor did call me but did not get an answer so he left a message. I ask him what number the supervisor called he said my home phone number. He then read notes to me that the supervisor left on the file. When I was not happy with the offer that Sony was making ($100 discount only) I ask to be transferred to the National Consumer Relations Department. I talked to Jose-CVB9; he stated the same thing that I have been told since the beginning. That "there is physical damage, and that the 1 year warranty does not cover physical damage". I told him that Sony is claiming there was physical damage because they do not want to stand behind their product and repair this unit, and that there has to be defects in this product if simply using enough pressure to open it would cause the LCD screen to crack. But of course he denied that. He then went on to say the only thing they could offer was to give me a $100 discount. I told him no thank you, and that Sony will regret not standing behind their products sooner or later.If anyone can help me with this issue I would be most grateful!
I just get this camcorder, and i take it on vacation and the video and sound performance was great, almost perfect, the still photo has an a bad side, that if you take pictures in dark places this would grow or let see a bigger pixel than if you take the in good light. So the only low that i put in this fabulous camcorder is of taking still photos in the dark.But is great all the extras it has in such small space like the MP3 capability or the direct conversion for MPG4 videos, if you want a camera so small you have to spect some lows about it but i only find one. Also is great al the comunication devices that come with it, to connect it to the TV or to your PC or MAC.No other brand give you so much Software in this category.I hope this review help some one else.
I have medium size hands and this camera fits nicely. I like the larger fonts and LCD screen, being 58 my eyes need a little help . The settings are easy to find and change. The battery life is great, you can shoot all day long. Using a lens with IS cuts it down a little.I like all of the adjustments for the picture styles, you can change the contrast, saturation, sharpness or color tone. You can even make your personal settings and save them. For being the cheapest Canon DSLR this is a great camera. I have three Canon digitals the G3, 300D, and 400D and I like them all.
I got this little mouse for my laptop. It works great and I haven't had any issues with it. 5 stars.
I trust amazon a lot more than I trust Microsoft, so of course I am not going to give them my credit card information. The price is also a tad bit cheaper here too!
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.
I just had to toss a spindle of 50 of these coasters. Tried probably about 10 of them on three different burners/computers, and they all failed. I switched back to Verbatim DVD-Rs, and everything worked fine on all three machines. For my two cents, avoid Memorex like the plague.
I bought this for my grandchildren in Utah. I miss them very much. We instant message each other as often as we can. It is such a thrill to see them as well as hear about their day. Being far away from loved ones is hard, but this Quickcam is the greatest and I am very pleased with the performance and ease of installation. Well worth the money.
This item does not work. I attempted to use the item from my PS3 and split the HDMI cables from my receiver and then one to my TV. I did not intend to use both signals at the same time and understand I would need a different device for that. I was simply hoping to play games on the PS3 and through the TV and simultaneously listen to music through my receiver. In short, it didn't work.
I bought this product for my 1st gen iPod Nano, specifically to wear on my arm while I run. It has been exposed to sweat, heat, cold, rain, etc., and my iPod has been perfectly protected.My FAVORITE FEATURE is the clip. Without removing it from the protective sleeve, I can attach or remove from the armband, depending on what I'm using it for. When worn on the arm, there is no irritation from the clip itself. If I'm running with a jacket or using it for something other than exercise, I can clip it to my waistband, jacket, etc. It clips very securely. I love the fact that I never have to remove it from its sleeve, no matter where I'm taking it. The velcro flap at the bottom opens to easily access the port for charging.I have not had any problems using the wheel while in the case. It is a *little* less sensitive than without, but I am overall satisfied with its performance.Great buy on Amazon... I paid $29.99 at a "retail discounter."
I bought this 1GB stick of RAM for a Cisco ASA 5505 that was acting slow due to having a gigantic rule set. The RAM works great, and has sped up my Firewall.
Great product. I have been looking all over for this type of transmitter. The price is right and you can't go wrong with bluetooth and speakerphone capabilities. I am quite satisfied with this product and would recommend it to anyone.
I got the TV ears for my husband for christmas! Well he loves them.We go to bed around 11pm... usually I can't sleep because of the tv noise..wellnow I'm sleeping by 11:01pm :) just wonderful! I should take a picture with himwearing them.... thank you, perfect gift! He says the sound is pretty good... hehears a little tiny bit of static and is working on that.
You just have to press a little firmer but it surprisingly slips in pretty easily and you don't feel like you are forcing the prongs in by any means. And it works of course. I think the reason why people are concerned that it does NOT work with 3-pronged plugs is because the hole for the grounding prong is not circular but rectangular so it does create the illusion that it shouldn't fit. But it does work.
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!
The USB stick came pre-formatted as NTFS.If you have OS/X Snow Leopard NTFS is Read-only by default, unless you get a free app to remount the NTFS as read/write. For Lion though , it is read only. However, you can reformat it.The best option is to reformat using Disk Utility 'Erase' option, and select exFat. The is the successor to Fat32, and works equally well on Mac and Windows (Windows users may have to install the hot fix from Microsoft)Note : exFat is currently the best option for maximum speed and portability (unless you want to plug into a Router/DVD player,TV etc, and then neither NTFS or exFat will be suitable - you should format as Fat32 in this case, as exFat and NTFS are unsupported on such devices)Great for the price.
I love this compact flash card. It was a great value, holds tons of pictures and creates a beautiful finished product. I would recommend buying this cf card.
Great price for a high-quality item. My mom used this tripod for decades, taking it on trips and for daily recreational photo shoots. I took photography classes in undergraduate school and my mom bought me a new one for me to launch my photography journey... I'm definitely not a pro, nor am I familiar with what's out on the market these days, but I believe this to be a very reliable, sensible product that I intend to use for many years.Perhaps this video review from YouTube will help.[...]
This idea is not fundamentally bad, but the execution is terrible. The only way this could have worked was if they found a way to limit the rocking motion of each key, so that it only moved up and down; no wiggling, no side to side tipping etc.. Unfortunately the designers thought their job was something else. Each time you touch a key, it rolls around an orbit underneath it, usually just tipping over and making no contact. Accuracy is shot to pieces. Failing that small standard, your fingers now must pick up the slack, and move only in perfect up and down motion with absolute precision. This is height of design incompetence.One reviewer below says he rolls his up. This is not feasible. When you roll the keyboard, the silicone is distressed and unfurls like a wavy flag. Now your fingers have to compensate for both the poor typing mechanism and the extra pressure some buttons need for the bottom to hit the firmness of your desk. Good luck with that.We haven't been pounding keyboards for a hundred years because of the kewl way they feel on our fingers. Each push is work. Prepare to do a lot of useless pushing, and get nothing done.I could really use a silent keyboard. I'd like to hear my thoughts when I type not the keyboard. This isn't it. 20 letters into this review I gave up on this piece of garbage and used my old noisy keyboard. This should only be sold in museum gift stores so wealthy, hip aunts have some slick-looking junk to send their nephews, which will never be used.
This cable works just OK. I recommend everyone this cable. Besides, the price is real good.
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.
Great little video camera. Cheap which is great because you're not too worried about bringing it along anywhere, it performs exactly the way you want it to: small in your pocket, standard off the shelf and long lasting batteries, you can pop it on anytime real easy. Quality is perfect for me. Plug it in to you PC and you've got all the videos instantly, you can save them and edit them with the embedded software (that starts as soon as you plug it in), but I installed myself a proper video editing software (magix) that allows you to mix at full resolution.Net, net, I love it.
SF Planet fulish customers with fake image. It's not Duracell, but very chip looking "no brand" battery! Probably, it is the same product that available from other sellers for the price $1.40-$5 per item (or per lb?). It was shipped also in the pack with picture of different battery on the face and marked as "video camera battery ". Very disapointed!
Do not waste your money on these ear phones, You'll learn later that it is futile. The design look attractive but buds and clips are terrible. Sound quality is not that good either. Bud will continue making sounds in your ear after you put them on.
and 5.1 had heard other pretty decent, but this makes a difference the bass sounds great, the voices you are super, to a PC is much sound to a room and watch movies and play video games more perfect could not ask me love This 1.5 100% recommended .. from venezuela I (L) amazon.com
Now that this camera is on sale for $160, it is by far the best deal available right now. It takes amazing pictures, is easy to use and is very conveniently sized. The newer model which replaces it boasts a 1/2" bigger lcd screen and 3x optical zoom instead of 2x. It also costs $300 for these 2 extra features. Take advantage of this great deal while it lasts!
This 1gig flashdrive is definitely a good purchase, I enjoy the securetraveler software to protect my sensitive data with. Everythin transfers relatively quickly and you can attach it to a keychain and go.
Amazing how these HDMI cables are priced so cheap and they work! I was in a rush to get these before my installers came to install my new Samsung HDTV and SF Planet did a great job getting them to me very fast. The cables work as advertised. Now I am an average TV viewer so if the picture quality of this cable is not as good as the more expensive cables, I wouldn't know the difference. All I know is that the quality is great for me and I would rather buy these at under 2 bucks than fork out $70+ for cables that probably offer marginal improvement.
Sennheiser MX 75 - Sport Line - headphones ( ear-bud )These headphones are the best fitting headphones for active people. I have purchased seven different headphones in the last year for my MP3 player. Every single pair falls out when I work out at the gym or is uncomfortable. I have been using these Sennheiser headphones for a month now daily and they have never fallen out. The sound is great too. I love them!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this DVD player for my husband for Christmas 2002 and it's on the way to the repair shop tomorrow (9-9-02). I would recommend looking elsewhere for a DVD player.
Well, I really was starting to like this one until I saw it uses Compact Flash. I need one that will accept S/D cards and also has a hot-shoe. I have previously had Canon, Pentax and presently Nikon 650N-SLR's and now have a small Kodak 650(wanted to try inexpensive digital). Want to upgrade to possibly a DSLR. I have lots-of Sd cards and want to stay with them. We are going to Alaska for 2wks in July and I need to make a decision. I have looked at the Canon G9 but don't like it due to no grip. Looked at Nikon D-40 and am now looking at Canon Rebel. I didn't want to spend my life savings, but looks like nothings cheap anymore. Any suggestions out there-- I'm totally open!!
Cat 6 and nice snagless design.Works fines, what more can you say. Another fine Belkin product.I buy a # of Belkin products and they are all are good.
After doing reaserch for a small DVD Home Theater I found this RCA unit. I read some reviews that said this is a &amp;amp;quot;Best buy!&amp;amp;quot;, because it can play anything and even display digital pictures from a CD. Well, it does do everything just poorly. When I got the unit the lid would open and then immediatley close. I figured that is how the unit worked and I would have to be quick to chang the cds. After a couple of months I noticed that new DVDs would skip and freeze. I thought it was the DVDs but when I tested them in a different DVD player they would paly fine.The sound is not the best either. When watching a DVD you can hardly hear people speaking. You have turn the volume up to the max to hear the speaking, but if there is music or an explosion the sound is so loud it makes me scramble for the remote to turn it down, and then I can not hear the speaking again.Needless to say I have had this unit to long to return it and am stuck with a DVD player that skips and does not have good sound.
It is an awesome speaker and it is worth the money. The Sound quality is great. Looks a little big, but otherwise, no complaints.
I received a similar unit from a different vendor three years ago, and it worked very well with no complaints. That unit was packaged (internally) much better than the unit I received from Amazon.Com. The transmitter was partially disassembled, and the circuit board was exposed. The unit worked very, very poorly compared to the old one that I gave to my kids. I sent it back and I don't recommend you buy one of these.
Quality of product and functionality is great. The use is much more difficult than I had anticipated. But like all good things I am sure that in time I will become proficient with the item. Much greater flexibility and accuracy than the mouse alone. Down side is that it is taking longer due to my learning curve.
I bought this amp for my 4 speakers and 2 tweeters to get a louder sound to overcome the road noise in summer months with windows down. The sound quality is okay until you really crank it up, it doesnt get distorted at max input level for me but at high volume the highs become too overpowering and just sounds unbalanced. For the rated wattage it really isn't much louder than my Kenwood head unit alone which is 22W x 4 RMS. Since I installed separate tweeters up front and bypassed my car's stock amp, I find the head unit sounds better than this amp and overcomes the road noise without losing sound quality. I decided to use this amp to replace my outdated Optimus amp for my 2 subs and really think this is a much better use for it especially with the built-in crossover and bass equalizer. Made my subs sound much better. Overall the amp is a good buy for the price and I am sure sounds better than most stock systems but if you have an aftermarket head unit-it may sound better than this amp.
I've got an iPod Classic 80. I wanted a BLACK, well-made, good looking dock that has a LINE-OUT to my stereo that bypasses the iPod volume control. I also wanted a small, easy to use remote. Done deal. This dock is the ticket. You have to ignore the other functionality, but for this price that's ok. The Apple a/c adaptor alone would cost you $30. Here you get the whole package for $74. IMPORTANT: this dock's external video will not be compatable with the newest video ipods (since roughly Sept 2007). Also, this dock works fine without any external Onkyo gear, but you don't get the functionality such as timer, volume control of stereo with the dock's remote, etc unless you have Onkyo gear. I'm more of an audiophile and aim higher than Onkyo. BOTTOM LINE: works great as an audio line out dock, and it includes the a/c adaptor, so it's a good deal!!! Caution: the included RCA cables just did not sound good at all. Even inexpensive Monster cables sound MUCH better. I almost returned the dock until I tried some alternative cables.
If you're looking for a stand for your nook color, you can get this. though it was made for the more famous ipad, but this stand does the job well.it's easy to use, portable and doesn't add much weight to your bag when you bring it around. but it's sturdy and holds the device in place, doesn't move around even though I push it (was trying to adjust the position).only problem I have about it is really minor, as the item wasn't made for the nook color, the size of the item is a little too big for it. but it's actually good when you are placing it vertical.use this item a lot when I'm watching my movies on nook color horizontally. love it!
No issues with printer. A bit slow
I have owned this unit for approx. a month now, it reproduces DSS video very very well, better that S-VHS, I am a video technician for several of the local studios, and when we fed a Y/C input from a Betacam SP deck and also a direct feed from one of the high end camera's and hit the playback, we had an almost perfect reproduction on DVD-RAM media as well as DVD-RThis Unit was well worth the money spent, and will save us money in the long haul as DVD-R media is much less expensive than Betacam SP stock.
This is our second Sony shower radio. The first succumbed to steam in the bathroom after only a few months of use. It sat on the sink several feet from the shower.Honestly, I would not have purchased a second one but my wife really wanted another for Christmas; it seems to be the best shower radio in this price range.This time, however, I've used a large Zip-Lock style bag to cover it, sealed about 95 percent, with only a slight opening for the suction-cup antennae to poke through. It sits in a shower organizer mounted behind the shower head and gets splashed on frequently. Thankfully, the controls are still quite easy to view and use through the bag. With this much protection, I'm expecting it to last much longer. If it doesn't I will definitely update this post.
The memory works fine, but I ordered Crucial RAM and received Kingston RAM. The Kingston memory is working fine, just not what I ordered.
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.
OK, so you want an HDTV for you bedroom. You can choose a LCD or a Plasma.Well the LCD is going to have a very bright very sharp picture. Unfortunately that is the only benefit the LCD TV will give you. This Panasonic Plasma will give you the following: Exceptional blacks, Exceptional viewing angles, Exceptional in producing fast movements, oh and it will give you a perfect picture that looks more realistic, if not quite as bright.Given all of that, the choice is pretty clear, unless you have a very very bright room, this 37" Panasonic Plasma will out perform any 37" LCD.After reading all of the other reviews, it would seem the only drawbacks are a backwards remote(lol) and a buzzing sound coming from the TV.Well as for the buzzing sound, my TV emits the slightest slightest buzz, which you cannot hear even if your sitting only 4 feet away. I can only here it when I put it on mute and put my ear right next to it.That is the way it should be, if you have a louder buzz than that, something is wrong with your TV and you should take it back.
Worth the step up from the 1.8 - much happier with this one. Does everything I want it to do.
I definitely recommend this product. I have only had these cables for a few days, but they work like a charm for all of the equipment I have. I have them connected to both my HDTV, and my PS3. Both are hooked up to my Optoma HD20 projector which I love as well. Definitely a must buy for the price. Those who get mad that this cord may not be perfect need to realize. It's 5 bucks. Can't do much better!
Since I run all of my sound through the home theatre (DVD player) and have all of the video inputs going directly into the TV, I needed 3 remotes just to watch a VCR tape. I was able to combine two of those on another remote, but not all 3. My wife was not confident enough to try watching a VCR tape without me there to help set it up. Now, with the Harmony 880, I have access to every key on each of my remotes in one unit and the activities feature sets up the right keys for each activity I do regularly (Watch TV, Watch DVD, Watch VCR, Use DVR, etc.). My wife has no trouble doing any of the activities now.The set-up was nearly perfected just by responding to the questions on the computer program/web interface. I found it quite easy to tweak and fine-tune from there to get it set up just the way I want it for each activity. If you can program a VCR, you can set up this remote!
No Hype here these are basic cable that just work. I would have liked better strain relief on the cable but they are not moving much and are not being stressed. At under a dollar each I can't complain. Very happy with the cables.
When it works, it does the trick, and the price is great.At first, it worked most of the time. Occasionally, one of the switches wouldn't "take". I'd have to click one switch then the other, back and forth a few times, or even disconnect and reconnect the USB cable to get it to work.That's been happening more and more often. It's just a few months old and at this point fails more often than it works. I'm going to buy a different brand this time.
I'm proceeding in spanish because there are so many good reviews in english for this product.La iM5 es una unidad muy compacta, presentada en un c&oacute;modo malet&iacute;n en donde se puede llevar todo el conjunto, incluyendo al iPod. En mi caso, lo uso con un iPod Nano 3G 8GB y funciona perfectamente, a&uacute;n sin la base de ajuste que deber&iacute;a colocar.El sonido es de alta calidad, suficiente para un ambiente de unos 20 m2 con un volumen bastante adecuado. Claro est&aacute;, no es como para hacer una fiesta, pero si para ambientar una cena, reuni&oacute;n social u oficina. Toda la gama de sonidos se escuchan con claridad y sin distorsi&oacute;n, bajos, medios y agudos, incluso cuando se usa en exteriores con las 4 bater&iacute;as AA.
Why would anyone buy this thing for today? The maps are out of date and even worse, YOU CAN NOT UPDATE THE MAPS. There are no updates given by LG!??!! Why would anyone buy this thing? I bought mine in 2007 and it worked great but after a few years, I noticed it wasn't showing any new streets or highways. Don't buy it.
i purchased this as my first tripod based on reviews and price.for under 30 dollars, i couldn't be happier. it has great features, very nice fit and finish, and feels sturdy.in my opinion, it would be hard to find a better entry-level tripod for the price. recommended!!!
As you've likely gathered from the other reviews, these are bass heavy headphones. They have a strong 'V' shaped frequency response, meaning that they emphasize the bass and highs, but the mids are a bit recessed. This, while not the most accurate, is a very fun sound and great for anyone wanting a heavy bass line to thump their head. These were my first foray into higher-end headphones and I was absolutely astounded by the quality of sound. I have since moved on to bigger and better things but these were absolutely great for their price range and what they aim to be. They are wonderfully comfortable (2nd only to the Sennheiser HD555/595 and HD558/598 based on the ones I've tried) and are a great step into higher quality headphones without the high price. There is a peak around 8K Hz which can result in some sibilance, but overall these are great. Great option if you are looking for a closed headphones that isolates pretty well and has a great soundstage.
Packaging was good. This thing really works. I have an old sony 5.1 that had no remote and this works 90% of the features. I have programed all my components with very little effort. The macro feature gets a little more indepth. I now have my TV mounted flush on the wall with all the wires, and components going into another room and out of sight. The remote works though my entire house and other items that I may add such as remote lights etc.I am retired and not a computer geek and I programed it and my bride is using it with no trouble with out the macro set up. I can't wait until I progam the macro into it. Price was the key factor because I wasn't going to pay $399 for the other brand.
High quality and sturdy design make this antenna ideal for a simple TV setup. Many other antennas in a similar price range don't even begin to compare to reliability of this one. Picture quality and clarity is greatly improved over other low-end &quot;bunny ear&quot; sets. The dial adjustment makes it easy to get the best picture for each channel without have to constantly rotate the antenna. Sturdy and durable, this antenna will last a long time. With a reasonable price, and easy setup, this is definitly a good antenna to consider in your shopping.
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)........
Same problem, same story. Clogged ink, buying expensive cartridges, and trying head cleaning to try and fix the problem, no help from Epson... Just bought another Epson before checking these reviews and I'm thinking about returning it because I'll probably have the same problem in about a year. Some other gripes:- I had some problems with the Macintosh scanning software that is included. You have to download a separate patch for it to work.- If you run out of color ink, you have to buy more even if you only want to print in black and white.- Big and bulky.Repeat, DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!!
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.
I bought this flash drive, because i needed some place to store my music. I know, a lot of people have 20, 40, or 80 gig ipods. I don't need that much or want that much. My stereo has a USB input and so I thought that i could use this device to store all my music "in" my stereo. I only filled it up halfway with music, but it works extremely well. Corsair made this Flash Drive to be durable as well, and that fits my standards very well, 'cause I'm always runnin' around and my keychain is constantly bouncing around. Transporting the drive on my keychain works just fine.In short, love it 'cause it's got a lot of space, really affordable, and it's extremely durable.
Amazing Buy and Works perfect on my LCD! Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much for selling it sooooooooooooooooooooo cheap! God Bless!
I had a Video IPOD $399 and the Irever player and then I bought this. I won't be buying another player coz im stickin to Sony Bean.I hate the IPOD Battery life n Size. This is tiny player with an amazing battery life.If you are looking for a player with features like "Slide Show", "Menu based browsing", Video, "Large Capacity", then you better look for a Hard Disk based player. This is an incredibly small flash player- high on battery- and good music quality player.I gotta say the s/w is not as equiped as IPOD, but then an IPOD won't last for 40 hrs without charging, and video IPOD feels like a big cell phone in my hands. IPOD nano is susceptible to screen scratches.Negatives to this player would be the 1) Small browsing button. 2) Not so trendy s/w. 3) Moving USB driveIf you are lookin for a high battery-small-good sound quality MP3 player then this is well worth the money.
Loved the high sensitivity... it works great with my mac (download the razer pro software)2 buttons on each side is great, i use the left two for forward/back and the right two for exposeOverall this is a great mouse.
I purchased this because my new DirecTV receiver doesn't have an RF output which I use to send signal to other rooms in my home. I've had the unit for a few weeks now and it has worked perfectly and was a breeze to install. There is no obvious degradation of picture quality on a standard definition TV.
Bought this battery instead of original to save the money. Works fine: no problems with charging and using it. Im not sure how long it will work but now I do not have any problem with it :) so use it on your own risk ;) For me its worth spending the money.
I like what this DVD does, i recomend to buy it, i have a Viewsonic HDTV and its look nice with this DVD, using a $3 HDMI cable
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!
Made for this series of GPS units. Strong belt clip. Easy access to GPS. Helps to take the shock when I drop it! I recommend.
Works just fine. Does what a memory card should and the price is right. Would I buy it again - sure.
Hello All,I just purchased this item as a replacement for a Cyberhome 1500 and a Daewoo DVP480 both of which went belly-up after just ONE DAY! I read the reviews posted here as well as checked elsewhere on the internet, which helped me narrow my choices down to this unit or one manufactured by Philips. When all was said and done, I purchased the JVC because of the features for the price.I've had a chance to play with the unit now and everything works great! The picture is so crisp and clear it's as though you are actually in whatever it is you're watching. The sound is also fantastic when pumped though my Sony sound system. One more thing, perhaps it's not a big deal to most but this unit has one of the most comfortable remotes out of any DVD players I've seen and the player has a 1 YEAR warranty which MOST players these days DO NOT HAVE!! All this combines for a really nice DVD player at a reasonable cost.Ciao!
There are much better remotes on the market. I mistakenly purchased this one because of it's claimed functions and it's price tag. It does a poor job of controlling any newer components and seems to be suited for OLD electronics without menu's or navigation controls, and if you have a Dolby Digital Reciever... forget about it... BAD
Kirk Martin writes from another world, a world where innocence and pure love still exist, where difficult choices are made selflessly, putting another's best interests first. As I read Shade of the Maple, I couldn't help but think that the author has a connection to the divine. He has a rare sense of what elevates the human soul, a keen understanding of the heart. For those who long for the days of innocence, this novel will take you there, and change you.
It was a gift to my grandson. No complaints so far.Robert H
The D-Link DUB-H4 High Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub does everything I could ask for, in a nice, neat package. Set up a snap and the price is perfect for people that don't want to break the bank when they only have a couple of available USB ports on their computer.
I was so excited to have my new case for my new laptop. The day after receiving it I was putting everything in it and went to close it and the zipper caught. I try to unsnag it and it broke off. Hence I will be returning it. Lame
These were just what I needed for outdoor activities. I've gone through my share of earbuds that don't stay in while on the go. These do so far. Hard to beat for the money. I have more expensive earphones for travel that sound better but I really have no complaints regarding the function and sound of these. I would have preferred black or white vs green. Function over fashion is my preference anyway.
I bought the 880 to replace my 659. The 880 is a very poor quality and was only designed for looks and not function. The only good thing is the color display. The buttons are too close together, have a cheap feel and lack tactile feedback. Sometimes the numbers work sometimes not. I reloaded the software but no effect. I now know why there was a rebate. Unfortunately I can't get a refund because I sent the UPC for the rebate. Buy the 659 it is by far a better design. The buttons are better spaced and provide tactile feedback.
Ordered it on Amazon on 6/2 and it arrived on 6/7. Another satisying transaction through Amazon...Anyway, I got the 27" Syntax LCD TV. This TV has subwoofer output that I just needed to make use of because the speakers it came with sucks. Made a huge difference in sound quality. I can't tell you why, not an expert, just know when it's good and when it's not. Unit is large, didn't expect it to be this big. I'll upload some picts.
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.
Great Optics. Floats. Bulky, heavy, but solid build. Lame carrying bag. Ridiculess lens caps, never stay on, not even in the bag. Compass sticks, needs no be tapped, but easily readable in the dark. Distance/height calculation complex for quick use... only useful for real sailor types. Right side fogged up after floating for less than 5 min. Probably got wet around one of the seals for the compass, or battery compartment. Next day (29hours later) right side was clear again. Must be the purged Nitrogen. Didnt bother to send to U.S. for repair--shipping too expensive. Removed center pin, and got a great monocular, light weight, confortable, and doenst fog up. Next time I'll do as people from another site did, and buy the Bushnell 7x50, but actually I'm very satisfied w my monocular... if only I could get back half of $119.99UPDATE: changing from 3 to 2 stars: after a 45min rafting ride, the now monocular floated in ankle deep water for no more than 30min, and after 10 days is still all fogged up. So much for the little guys--stick w a big name
When considering the Expander, be careful if you have a WRT54GS rather than the WRT54G. I had all the problems described by others, but unfortunately the 'GS' version adds another level of complexity, probably because the firmware between the "G" and "GS" differs. Even tech support had me try firmware for the "G" version without success.The Expander also introduces another level of complexity if the DHCP Server is disabled on the router because the existing network has its own DHCP server. There is a work around for this problem (basically setting the TCP/IP to a static address and using 192.168.1.x settings for IP and Gateway), but you'll never find the explanation in the Linksys database.Installation of the Expander can be almost as difficult as installing a network. Moreover, if you purchased the WRT54GS for added capabilities, you may have purchased 3 pieces (router, laptop adapter & expander) that are virtually useless because of the greatly reduced functionality without the necessary range.This review is written after having spent 4+ hours with persistent, friendly, and unsuccessful technical support.
All in one .. You don't need more than this adapter to use it in any place in the world .. It's flexible .. Durable & has a fuse which can prevent the adapter from excess amount of current.
I thought I give this product a try since I wanted a headphone that's both inexpensive and has the noise-cancellation feature. The sounds okay but I didn't notice any appreciable reduction in the ambient noise. Gave it a shot and unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations.
Some of the reviews below are not accurate...This is an INCREDIBLE camera! Shure it's compact, but it's also very durrable, so taking it on a vacation is perfect. The image quality is very high. There is a cool panorama and auto-stich feature that let's you automatically combine multiple photos into 1. Also, a great feature is the video mode - it has very high-quality sound and a crisp picture.This camera is much better than other 3 and 4 mp olympuses and minoltas!Wondering whether or not to buy the s200 which is 2.1 MP instead of this camera (s2300 with 3.2 MegaPixels)?I would deffinitely choose this 3.2 mp because at 2 mp many pictures are blury and small, making them hard to edit and print. Buying a 2mp nowadays is like purchasing a computer at 1ghz: not terrible but still bad.Pros:Great picture qualityAwesome video modeRed-eye feature is goodMacro works perfectlyZoom goes up to 10x digital!VERY easy to use yet also great for manual useCons:The auto-focus takes a little too long----------The auto-focus is still very powerfull and actually scans the image frame to select the sharpest spot.This is deffinetely worth your money.
I've received mine in original HP packaging. Works flawlessly, now my nx6315 operates 4-6 hours from battery, no overheating, fitted perfectly.
The designers of this disk are to be commended for making the case almost exactly the same color as duct tape -- because that's all that's currently holding mine together.My disk arrived only partially assembled: the front panel was not attached, and the only way to attach it properly would have been to completely disassemble the rest of the drive to get at the screws hidden behind that panel. I settled for a jury-rigged compromise which has the front panel only loosely attached by a single screw and the above-mentioned duct tape -- but even getting that far required breaking the warranty seal.All I can figure is that whoever assembled it at the factory did it in the wrong order, hit a dead end, and decided to just stuff the extra parts in the box rather than start over... but you'd expect someone in quality control should've noticed that the drive was still in pieces.At the end of the day the drive seems to be working acceptably -- but my warranty is now void, of course, so if anything goes wrong I'm out of luck. Not an ideal situation.
This WIFI extender was easy to setup. I just followed the instructions and it worked the first time.
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.
I just received and installed my new mouse! It works very well and fits into my hand nicely. It cleans itself when removing germs others left behind. A good warranty with a nifty carrying bag. I love it!
These units are pieces of scrap. we have 8 WET54G ver 1.1 units and all give flahsing power symptoms after snmp or UDP scans. Firwmare version 2.06 was supposed to fix this, BUT DID NOT. Linksys refuses to return money or send better/updated units...they will send 3 more of the same...what good is that? 3 more pieces of garbage is still garbage. Linksys support is also garbage....nobody knows anything, but I'll bet they're still selling this SCRAP aren't they?Totally ticked off, and will never buy another LINKSYS product again...IF YOU'RE READING THIS LINKSYS, THEN TAKE HEED. YOUR REPUTATION IS TURNING TO GARBAGE..MY CASE NUMBER IS 2374421. THANKS FOR NOTHING
This cable did not work with any of my equipment. I ordered it with my PS3 to connect directly to my TV. I had no signal at all. Also tried from my HD cable box to the TV and had no better luck.I tried my PS3 with another HDMI cable and had no problems.Don't buy this cable.
This device definitely works but is very difficult to set-up particularly if you are using security settings.What I found works the best is to configure the range expander manually.Here are the steps that I used:1) Make sure that your wireless network works. (this is easy) Disable your security settings on the router.2) Connect the device with the ethernet cable to your router ( I am using the latest Netgear wireless router WGT624.3) open a internet browser4) enter 192.168.1.240 (default address for the expander)5) enter your security settings for WPA (ie. SSID, keyword, etc)6) save the settings.7) for some reason the SSID reverted back to the linksys default and I had to redo my SSID and save again8) disconnect the ethernet cable, but leave power on.9)Connect to your router and enable the security settings.10) You will then see both blue lights on (this tells you that the expander is connected to the router). This can take up to 15 seconds and the lights may occilate between red and blue before both turning blue.11) Now set-up you laptop or wireless device with the WPA settings.12) This last step is extremely important and took me 3 days to figure out. The manual does not tell you this. You MUST put the expander near your laptop. I have my router in the basement and the laptop on the second floor. I figured that I would put the expander on the 1st floor between my computer and the router. The manual suggests that you put the expander and the end of your coverage. The signal was poor. When I put the expander next to my laptop the expander worked like a charm. The signal strength was excellent. I have even used the laptop across the street, but the expander was right next to the laptop. It is unfortunate that the documentation is poor. I am sure that a lot of people have given up on a device which is really good. I am extremely happy with it,(I wasn't so happy for 3 days) and I took a point off for the documentation.
So i'm bored at work so i discovered that i needed to review this item and i bought it a year ago and they still are going strong!!!
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 !!!!
What a downer... After all the great reviews both of the adpaters I ordered would not work on either the mac mini or the Ubuntu 10.04 LTS machine. One of them when plugged into my Ubuntu machine triggered the machine to immediately go in sleep mode. I was hoping for just works but it looks like I'll be trying another brand.
after 3 tries, the third cable actually works. First two were defective and everytime I emailed them they were prompt in sending me a new one. Good price so I really can't complain.
hi i just bought one system and it's incredible....you need tohave one at home thruts me
This thing is an excellent little switch and without a doubt the best bang for your buck for a Gigabit capable switch. I paired this up to a Linksys Wireless N Gaming adapter and now my entire entertainment system benefits from highspeed connectivity. I use this to connect an XBox 360, PS3 and when needed my laptop. Downloadable content and system updates to all devices are outstanding.Setup is so simple. If you can plug in a cable, you can set this switch up. It really is that simple.
This is a dial up modem people. They are all slow. Faster means you can do one load of laundry while site loads, verses two loads of laundry. Get DSL or cable if you want fast. This modem does exactly what it says and depending on your area and ISP it can go a Tiny bit faster than some modems.I give it 5 stars because I never had any issues with this modem, just my ISP. I have moved on to cable, because I surf a lot. If you're a surfer, spend the $50 a month and get cable. Otherwise stop whining and go do a load of laundry:)
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?
I only have one complaint. That is, that Im such an idiot for not buying more for that price. These HDMI cords work just as good as any other $20,$30, or $40 cord Ive used in the past. Its all about name brans you pay for. Essentially, their all the same. THe more expensive ones may have a tad better quality, but it probably isn't noticeable unless your looking for it.
I bought this after reading several reviews of people that have had this for some time; now I understand why it seems to last for so long: it is really sturdy, and after a quick glance at the instructions it's very easy to use. I'm 6 feet tall and can easily get a Canon 30D at eye level.Everything seems easy to control with precision, which is a big reason why you'd get this over a cheaper model.You can leave a quick-release post on the camera, so it's a good idea to buy more of those if you have several cameras; you can also take the whole pan head out. You can even mount the camera on one of the posts - slick indeed!One thing I didn't get - Adorama didn't have it at the time - was a bag; do get one, it would be a shame to scrape this while transporting it.
I have not experienced any problems with this product. It is just like purchasing an ink cartridge at Best Buy or something.
I have always been a huge proponent of cheap cables at Amazon. The quality is amazing. I cant figure out how you can make something like this and sell it for pennies. Maybe I don't want to know the answer. They work with everything I have tried them with from the Roku and AppleTV to the DVD Player and Receiver.
KODAK has decided Not to support this Printer any more. Yet it proves to be the most Professional Photo Producer for working from Home they have ever made.Although KODAK are throwing everything behind their NEW AIO (All in One) Printer, the photo's produced from these new printers lack any quality compared to either the G600 or G610..Printer Kits are becoming more expensive, but the extra cost can be outweighed by the quality of the resulting Photo.
I bought this lens to replace the 1.8 version. The focus time is much quicker, the build quality is much better, and I haven't had any problems with it so far. The 1.4 to 1.8 aperture range is not getting a whole lot of use, as it's kind of hard to use; the DoF is SO shallow that it takes a pretty steady hand. But it's quite sharp on the portions that are in focus, and the bokeh is VERY nice on the background.Caution--it's a little long on a crop sensor camera. Other than that, there are no negatives.
I love the fact that the Microsoft Points cost less than if I had purchased them elsewhere, and with SuperSaver shipping I didn't have to pay for shipping. But, to everybody who believes that you must call Microsoft to have them remove the credit card from your account, it is not true. You can also do it on xbox.com and it takes mere seconds. I use it all the time.
No problems to report. Plugged it in, it did its job and still doing it as I write this review! :)
This remote is by far one of the greatest remotes available to the general public. With one button, I can turn on everything needed to watch tv, listen to music, watch dvds. I love it. I ordered this product on a Friday, and received it the following Tuesday... I'm telling you, you'll look forward to going home, kissing your wife and kids, and holding your remote everyday after work...
The case is too small for my A630 and it doesn't look like the one shown in the picture. The lid can barely be closed and no room for anything else. I am very disappointed at this product.
this product was very reasonable compared to the same batteries at 10.00 they are just for the camera I have. great buy will buy again
Buy it. This lens absolutely is a must to have. It is one of my favorite lens, specially for portraits of people.
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.
I received this a little over a year ago as a Christmas gift(He bought it for me because I had gotten lost in downtown Baltimore for over 2 hours that previous summer) and it is one of the best gifts I have received. I take it with me on all my trips. When I needed to navigate my elderly aunt around in upstate NY my Garmin led the way. When I went to Honolulu, I put it on the dashboard of the rental, no use paying extra for the GPS! Sometimes they don't have anymore cars left with GPS. It was with me in San Francisco, Sacramento, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, telling me step by step which way to go. The restaurant feature and shopping features are invaluable, I used those particularly in Ft. Lauderdale when my husband needed a pair of shorts and we needed to find a clothing store. You can specify a Wal Mart, Sears etc. We used it extensively for the restaurant feature, find the nearest Mortons or Hard Rock Cafe. I use it at home too when I go to a new doctors office or a lab. I don't go anywhere without it. I don't have to look at it when I am driving because of the verbal instructions; I do when my husband drives though. It is great!! Buy it, you will not regret it!!
When I bought my Nikon D80, the lenses that came with it were the 18-55mm and 55-200mm, but until I bought this lens I hadn't realized I was missing out on so much better pictures! Basically I bought the lens because it was the cheapest one I could find, but only after reading all the reviews and tech specs. I like this lens a lot, and think that it should come standard with the nikon cameras. The only thing I don't like about it is sometimes the Automatic focus acts strangely, but I like using it on Manual anyways. Also recommend if you buy any lens that you keep a clear filter on it.
Very skeptical of the online purchase through AMAZON. Most of the reviews I read referenced that the delivery contractor would make sure everything worked, give you piece of mind, etc. Not here! We also live in the middle of nowhere (western ND), so you wonder how technology can reach us out here on the frontier. Saved a few bucks anyways and the shipping was free. I crossed my fingers and made the purchase, everything has gone smooth with the TV so far. If you can get a HD signal, its absolutely amazing what the picture is like. Can't wait for the rest of the local channels and satellite companies to change over. Only gripe is that the delivery actually showed up like 6 days ahead of schedule (according to internet tracking) and the delilvery guy spoiled the suprise since I wasn't home to take care of it. He didn't really care either, but thats the kind of service we are used to around here. Anywho, thanks for the great product, I would recommend it.
The plug that connects into the iPhone has some play which causes the device not to charge. Not a major issue unless you pull on the iPhone while charging.I bought 4 of these cables and have only encountered the issue once with my wife's iPhone. Considering the price difference between these cables and the official Apple cables you can't go wrong with these BoxWave cables.
Works great, took a little fiddling to get the voltage meter to dial in what the actual voltage was, but I messed with it before I hooked it up, so that may have been my own fault. Either way got it adjusted and it works fine, display is nice, terminals are nice size (I have 4 0AWG wires running to the cap) and it handles them fine. A few people have said they have broken the posts off but they may be over tightening the nuts. I have not had this problem and I've unhooked the capacitor 5 or 6 times now. Just compress the included lock washer a little bit and they are tight enough!Looks great with my set up, love the LED's.Kit includes Cap, Mounting Brackets, Screws, and Charging Resistor.
Inexpensive and nice quality photos. Although I like my HP R607 better cause it's rechargeable.
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!
I ordered 2 cartridges. The price is right and the first cartridge has been working fine for over 3 weeks, works better than the cartridge I replaced. I got my order within 3 days, free shipping -- I'm happy! Most definitely will order from here again.
This mouse is really nice. I have Logitech's original laser mouse for my desktop computer, and this new one is even nicer, in terms of features and the scroll wheel usefulness. It works on absolutely any surface - wood, glass, my shirt, etc. The laser will track on anything. If you've used traditional optical mice in the past and thought they were horrible, try this one out. The laser makes all the difference.
This is the correct adapter to my son's casio keyboard. We had previously tried radio shack and other electronic stores and had no luck. Of course Amazon should have been my first attempt and would have saved me the trouble.
Range awesome. Nowhere in my house can I go where connectivity to my Jawbone is not flawless. However, the device is OFTEN disconnected and reconnected on the PC even if I am 1 ft from the device. I use this with Skype and World of Warcraft on that machine and it causes focus loss in WoW which basically makes it not useable for that purpose. Anytime it is enabled but not 'on' several applications are looking for it. Everytime I get a google chat message I get a little bubble that says a device has requested it be there and I lose focus. Aggravating as hell. I have just disabled it.
This item was priced very inexpensively and worked just like it said to. I was happy with my perchase.
This camera has given me no trouble at all regarding the image &quot;softness&quot; that people have been discussing, along with no mechanical issues. I think that I have figured out the focusing problem that people have been dealing with. When using a cheaper lens, such as the standard ef 28-80, due to the great decrease in lens quality around the outside of the lens, the seven-point autofocus system tries to compensate for it by creating a somewhat average focus on one's subject. I noticed this and for cheaper lenses, and have found a solution. If you switch the camera to program mode, you can select to utilize only the center autofocus point, which gives you crisp, in-focus images. When you get a better lens, such as a fixed lens or one of Canon's L lenses, you can use all seven autofocus points, and the pictures will turn out great.As to the 1.6x magnification due to the smaller sensor, I barely notice it. As pertaining to the other review that said that it ends up resulting in a lower resolution, this is not neccessarily true. This could happen, but to find the resulting resolution you would not just divide the resolution by 1.6, other methods would have to be utilized. Regardless, the pictures that you can create with this camera are astounding, and will blow other digital cameras out of the water!
Don't get sucked in by the "get it free" scams in the fake reviews posted here. Spammers are just harvesting email addresses for their ridiculous products.Think about it for a moment. How can somebody afford to give away expensive gadgets just for signing up for some trial offers? Answer: they can't!The San Francisco Chronicle confirms says these offers are bogus. Search sfgate.com or Google for "David Lazarus Free iPod not really" and you'll see what the jokers running these programs are really doing.
I bought this external DVD Writer from HP, and for me it did record a DVD movie. But I can't record on CD-R/RW. I've wasted a few R's and it won't even record on RW's. I even tried to erase the CD-RW using the program that is the ONLY one that works with this DVD Writer, and it comes up with this message and doesn't erase. I was almost successful in creating a recorded CD, but the error message comes up at the end and that CD-R is gone. I'm returning it and am going to try that Sony one. I haven't had much luck with HP products. Someone I even know that has an HP computer had to replace the hard drive because it came with so many errors installed that were unfixable. That's the last HP product I'm ever using until I can find something dependable. Right now, I have an expensive DVD-ROM Drive by HP hooked to my computer's USB 2 port. The software was okay...when it finally recorded using my cheaper CD-RW drive that came with my computer using the HP Memories Disc program. This drive hasn't burned one CD yet. The only good thing about it is the color almost matches my Dell Dimension 4550 computer.
In this modern era where cell phones are supposed to do everything, I've found that no device does everything perfectly. I had gone to a Windows phone but sacrificed screen size and processor speed (videos wouldn't play smoothly), plus battery life was just plain poor. It made me long for the days of carrying around my PocketPC. Yes, it means I now carry a phone AND a separate device for everything else, but it's well worth it. I didn't want to spend the big bucks on a brand new PDA, since they are now outrageously expensive. And my son has an iPod, and I knew that was not for me. I needed to keep my calendar current, sync with Outlook, and be able to control my mp3 files and video files with my Windows PC. So the Pocket PC seemed the way to go. I had a good experience with an older Dell Axim a few years back and decided to try the Axim 51V because of the larger screen resolution (640x480), and the expandability. It came with Windows Mobile 5, but there are any number of web sites that will show you how to easily upgrade it to Windows Mobile 6 at no charge. It has been well worth the price. The seller shipped it quickly and efficiently. Yes, it's used, but I couldn't have asked for a better deal. It easily plays my movie files, has both CF and SD card slots, configures easily for WiFi and Bluetooth, and syncs with no issues to Outlook. There are plenty of software apps to do what I need to do, many at no charge. My particular seller included the longer-life battery; so battery life is not an issue for me. So I've got plenty of applications, lots of flexibility, and I'm having fun. In short, it's helping me get my life organized again. Why spend multi-hundreds of dollars on the latest gadget when you can purchase one a few years old and still have plenty of life left in it? I'm satisfied with it, and I don't plan to give it up anytime soon.
Overview: Great microphone, great ear piece, great range, great battery life, good price. There are a few features I would change. But I've tried several products on the market and believe that this is the best out there.Details: I am very happy with the Plantronics CT12. I've recently begun to telecommute. Since the majority of my day is spent on the phone, I needed a hands-free product. I've tried many different solutions: speaker phones, blue tooth headsets, and wired headsets that plug into wireless or cellular phones. Every time I would buy something new, I found myself using it for a few days and ultimately deciding that it wasn't going to work. It wasn't until I found the CT12 that I stopped searching.I needed a phone that had great sound quality (both for me and the party to whom I was speaking), a mute feature, wireless (I like to pace on teleconferences), long battery life and good range (if the weather's nice, I like to work outside). The CT12 has everything I needed.Battery life: I've been on four hour phone calls and never heard the low battery chime. I'm very happy with the battery life.Range/Static: I was originally concerned that the phone was only 2.4 GHz. My other wireless home phone is 5.8 GHz and has really good sound quality. But my concerns were unwarranted. Not only is there no interference, but I can go all the way to the back of my yard (roughly 100' from the base) and never even pick up any static. And I live in an older neighborhood where the power lines are still overhead. And there's never any interference.Mute: It works well but I don't like that you have to hold the mute button down for a second before it comes on. If I need to cough or sneeze or block out the dog barking, I don't want the person on the other end to hear it for a second before the mute kicks in. However, it does turn off immediately after pressing the button again. So, all in all, this is just annoying but doesn't make me love my phone less.Key Size: The buttons on the phone are tiny and are not back lit. That can make them hard to read and use. But, once you've had it for a while, you'll know which keys are which without looking.Comfort: I find that I often leave the phone on even when I'm not in a call. Not on purpose, but just because I forgot to take it off. It's so comfortable to wear that I can forget I'm wearing it.Sound quality: One of the biggest failings of other headsets I've used is sound quality. On conference calls, often times participants come through at different volume levels. With the CT12 I can quickly adjust the volume level. And the volume goes high enough that I can always hear even the faintest participant. 99% of the time I leave the volume set to medium and that is sufficient. I have never needed the "maximum" setting (the settings are low, medium, high, maximum). Another failing of other headsets is the quality of my voice transmitted to the other parties. That isn't an issue with the CT12. In fact, nobody can even tell that I'm on a headset. Everybody says that I sound like I'm using a hand held receiver.
There's no need to wrap the headphones around the ipod.. just roll the cord up, tuck it into the pocket inside of the flap, and slide the ends of the earbuds under the middle strap on the very top of the ipod. The leather stretches so you can close the case completely!! Looks so much cuter this way!! (instead of having to wrap the cord around the outside). Also, I was able to stuff the entire headphones into the pocket (earbuds and everything) and still close the case.. you just need to be creative with how you stuff them in there. So, this case meets all of your needs!!! I DEFINITELY recommend it.. it's the BEST CASE ever (and it's the cutest baby color pink too!) =)
THIS PRODUCT NEVER WORKED. I WILL NEVER BUY A SO-CALLED BARGAIN AGAIN. STUPIDLY, I NEVER KEPT THE WARRANTY AND THREW EVERYTHING OUT AFTER I RECEIVED IT. TO RETURN IT TO THE FACTORY AND THEN WAIT FOR PHILIPS TO GET ME FOR MORE THAN I PAID FOR IT WAS NOT AN OPTION. SO, IT SITS ON TOP OF MY TV, AS A REMINDER THAT A BARGAIN IS NOT A BARGAIN. I REALLY GOT TAKEN. RUTH B.
This is a very, very good product. I am not a fan of wires and this product helped me remove an extra wire. The transmitter is very strong and even overrides some good local stations. So you don't have to constantly change your frequency while driving; something I do a lot.
Bought this to connect my ps3 into my hd monitor. works perfectly in 1080p, cheap, looks durable, its almost perfect!
I have owned 3 or 4 of these cameras, my first one was quite by accident, received it in payment for driving for someone. The second one did not do to well, this one that I got from Amazon works JUST LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED to work, it took me through a 50 year high school reunion with shining colors!! It was interesting to photograph all around this boarding school, many things had changed, but many were similar or the same. I have MANY pictures now that I can look at to remind me of my 50th anniversary of my graduation. Thanks, Amazon, you did well!!Richard L. Opp (thoseopps@yahoo.com)
Its a good adapter and my laptop charger fits tightly (a good thing). Nothing fancy, simply does the job. Note: it does not convert voltage, so please check the equipment before plugging in. Thanks
I was a previous owner of the Yamaha 5990 and recently purchased the 6090 as a replacement for it. I wanted to highlight a few of the differences between the two in features so that you can make an informed product buying decision. In the next few weeks 5990's will be going on clearance in order to make room for this new piece. Maybe you'll decide to go higher up on the Yamaha product line to the RX-V series, or try a different company. You decide- Specifications -As it sounds right now, just listening with my ears there seems to be no audible difference, but there are a few specs that a different inside from the last model to this model.Dynamic Headroom 1.1 dB on the 6090. The 5990 had 1.03dBDampening Factor (IHF) 150 or More on the 6090. The 5990 had 140 or moreMaximum Input Signal on the PHONO is 60mV on the 6090. The 5990 has 100mVThe total weight of the product from the 5990 to the 6090 has dropped by 1 pound. From 37 lbs. to 36 lbs.- Features -The 6090 does have a couple of impressive new features which were the main reason I decided to purchase it.Full pass through of 1080P video signals. The 5990 can only do 1080i.Yamaha's proprietary iPod docking system. Using Yamaha's YDS-10SL iPod docking system you can connect your iPod to the receiver, control it, and charge it all at once. It works flawlessly and charges even when the unit is turned off (Although you can turn that off).- Losses -With all those new items older features have to go in order to make room and keep the pricing bracket.The 6090 looses THX Select 2 Certification. As I said, the system seems to sound on par with the 5990 so I think this may have simply been used to save money by forgoing the expensive process of getting the branding. But if you see some of the slight differences above in specifications these maybe where the receiver fails to pass (I'm technical but not THAT technical).The Front Speaker "B" Channel is gone.Advanced Install Controls are gone. This included RS-232 input for advanced remote control systems, and the 12V triggers used to trigger other electronics in the room to turn on or off (such as a drop down screen, or lighting controls).Those are the major differences between the two pieces. I hope this helps you out when attempting to decide what to purchase.
The SOUND: better than many portables, but a bit bassy with a corresponding loss of treble. Still not the perfect phone, especially when I am used to the full-size Sony closed-ear MDR-V6/MDR-7506, which emphasize the treble slightly while having the full sound you get from a good headphone. My Sony's are also more efficient--they're louder. PS, I wish I could find the cans that came with aiwa portable tape players a few years ago. They were great, and you could hear the cymbals dancing clearly.The LOOK: somewhat ugly plastic form.The HEADBAND: can be bent down to go behind your head to keep your gel in style. Still stays on. I liked the Sonys for this and their great look, but their sound was atrocious and they were less comfortable.The PRESSURE: the extra pads just above your ears take most of the pressure holding them on your head, so they stay on and don't press your ears too much.The BUTTON: yes, it has a mute button on the cord, but it's too low, at the waistband if you're 5'-6" and sitting in your chair, and when you cross your arms the music cuts out.The PLUG: has a quick-connect regular and mini combo plug.The BAG: You get a leatherette bag to put them in.The SIZE: They close up flat into a 6" x 4" area for storage.
I bought this kit mainly for the extra battery. The case does protect my camera although I was expecting it to have enough room to store the backup battery. You can squeeze it in the bottom of the case, but there is no designated space for it. It also comes with a long metal neck strap so you can have your camera with you without holding on to it. The case has a slot cut out for the chain.
Exactly as advertised, fast delivery, excelent product, I will do business here again.
Everything about this pack is great except that the main compartment is a little cramped because of the laptop computer sleeve. I am a student in a professional program and use the pack for transporting books. I can fit 2 textbooks and 1 2" binder in the main compartment if I do not carry a laptop. I would like the option of removing the laptop sleeve if I could design the pack myself.All of the other compartments carry everything that I could ever want. Also I could use this for travel. The wheels are sturdy as is the handle. Its relatively light weight and keeps the weight off of your back. Overall I would recommend this pack to anyone or recommend the JanSport Big Student pack if you don't mind carrying the load on your back.
I bought the tuniq tower for my gaming pc I initially went with this over the Zalman CNPS9900 and I am very happy with it. I bought a silverstone 2400rpm fan to replace the fan it came with stock. I overclocked my pc to 3.0ghz and highest it gets on air is 40C idle is 24C very recommendedAntec 1200Lanparty P45Intel core2duo e4600OC'd 3.0 DDR2800 4gb
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.
awesome product. great sound clarity. easy to install. the rear spkrs don't make much difference if you don't have a 5.1 sound card o/p. great for the price. highly recommend it.
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.
Had broken another HDMI cable and got this as a replacement and it works perfectly. Quick shipping too.
I recieved my item today and I am very pleased with it although it was sent through the mail and I was charged six dollars for the shipping. I also noticed that in the description it says it weighs 2 lbs. which is an error I hope and doesn't reflect why I paid so much for shipping. Other than that overall I am pleased with the product.
I haven't had the problems that many others who've reviewed this product have had. Basically, I just need a large size electronic display for my digital photos. As it is, I found it to be a decent option for the price.I think size wise, it's very nice. I had a 7" frame which was too small to be seen properly from across the room. At 10", this one is quite visible. And, close up, the picture is bright and the resolution is good.I do find the fact that the camera displays pictures in an odd order a little annoying. The buttons could definitely have been better designed. But, for just putting a few pictures on a memory card of some type and turning it on and forgetting about it, it's not bad.When you read the other reviews, think about how much control you want. Are you looking for a decent priced, large electronic photo display, or do you need a sophisticated, user friendly media display device?
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 bag is great, holds the computer, cd drive, mouse and ipod with ease. A well designed product that works well for me.The designers really paid attention to all the details in this bag.I have been using it for a couple of weeks and love it!Recommend for all netbook users.
I owned a Canon A60 for a number of years, which I loved. However last year I decided that I would like to upgrade to a sleeker, lighter camera with a larger screen, and more megapixels and decided on the F460. What a mistake! Although this camera has all of these attributes, it takes terrible pictures. Unless I am in the absolute brightest light my pictures are consistently out of focus... which completely negates the point of having a higher resolution camera. If you are shopping for a digital camera, get something that has the software to compensate for vibrations or movements while you are taking a picture. Otherwise everything will be out of focus (I guess unless you cart around a tri-pod, which also defeats the purpose of buying a light-weight camera.Less than a year after purchasing this camera I am shopping for a new digital camera.
the case was advertised in a size large enough to accomodate my camera but when i received it the size was very small. now i am stuck with something i cannot use. your return policy was that it had to be in original packaging and unopened. how is one to know unless they open it?
Great deal on a tiffen filter. Pictures come out sharp with no glare. A great way to protect your expensive lens.
I use a Kodak Easy Share Z712IS. We went for a week to upstate New Hampshire and I used the camera every day with great results. I found that using the versatile Empire charger was helpful: it has a fitting expressly for the KLIC 8000 and always does the charge quickly and fully.
The price is cheap for a reason. You'll be luckey to get a year out of it. Mine lasted 15 months. Was in shop once. Now dead. Printer head problems with this model. See other newsgroups.
After my Sony CPA9C broke, I decided to get a new cassette adapter.Immediately, I notice that everything is written to the middle eq channel in my car. There was no treble to speak of, and as an emulated bass, there was an audible flapping sound whenever there was a beat of any kind.I would seriously avoid this product at all costs.Also, we need the option for a zero-star.
wow, such a simple cable makes a difference in viewing. i was skeptical sinc this was a "cheap" cable but it works!!
I purchased the RS 140 primarily for wireless operation and improved hearing..... The headphones are excellent quality and function very well. I use the voice enhance mode (compression) which still retains good background music quality in movies....... A suggestion not mentioned in any description, I plugged the unit into audio output ports of my stereo receiver. I used the "Tape Record" audio, but any audio out in the "high output" category works fine..... In this manner, the headphone control is used independently of the stereo receiver volume control. My setup feeds all audio equipment either through the TV and/or stereo receiver..... I was surprised to note the room to room reception as excellent thoughout our 3 bedroom home.... Highly recommended....
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.
Best choise in a semi professional camera. You name it she can do it. Recommend also the upgrade Nikon D60.
I purchased this product at the beginning of January to use on my Macbook Pro with Time Machine. It turns out that while the power to the hard drive is on it does not stop spinning. Lacie has admitted that the "sleep" feature on this particular drive was not included!I don't know about you, but I am not going to trust the safety of some of my precious files and media in a drive that is constantly running! Think of all that extra wear, tear & heat! No thanks, I am returning mine.Mac users: Do a search for "Lacie Porsche" in the Time Machine support forums and you'll see what I mean. I'm never purchasing a piece of hardware again without going to the Apple forums and checking it out.
Just got yesterday works good amazing price ordered 4 items from amazon to be delivered in three shipments. This item arrived first pretty quick for less than $3 shipping included. time will tell if it lasts but that's true of anything will update review if i have problem.
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?
This product, despite claims, does not work with iPod Video version 5.5 with the latest firmware/software. I went through two separate, brand-new units and neither worked. Don't buy it.
Too descriptive, overly romanticized, and a disappointing story. Only finished it because it was part of a book club. This is the first book I have ever read that I didn't care for at all. Don't waste your time.
I received this yesterday and at first I was disappointed by the size but....wow!...it really fills a room up with sound. I purchased it to take with me camping, motels etc. and it should be fantastic. I have an Ipod touch and it has the docking port that holds it even though the manufacturers site does not say that. All in all for the price of it I would recommend this product.
Well, I am a bit unsatisfied with this product. The pictures have a noticeable distortion at the corners, and the borders of the lens frame appear at the corners. It seems the lens is just a bit too small...Also, the included magnetic ring, that should be attached to the camera, is just too small to fit on the camera frame. I had to adapt it by braking it in four pieces.It does provide a wider view, but the quality does not allow me to use it effectively.Not a good deal for me.
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!!!
It was literally as easy as plugging the thing in, putting it high on my desk in my office, and attaching the (included) network cable from the cable modem.Worst signal strength even upstairs was 54% (Good), which was just as fast as sitting in my office (84% - Excellent).No software installation was involved. I connected to the IP address specified, through my old network setup... I probably could have just plugged in the USB from the cable modem, no network required. There was a 10 page web-wizard to 'Next' thru... I left all the default values.10 minutes later, I had my 3com 802.11g wireless PC card plugged in, and was tasting my first wireless experience.I've used it all weekend, over a dozen hours, at all hours, in all the rooms of my house, and the setup has been 100% reliable.I've used 3com products for the last 7 years, and they've earned another 7 from me. I rarely give 5 stars, but no doubt here. (P.S. Check the 3com site for rebates - I got back an extra fifty bucks by buying my PC card at the same time)
As long as it worked, Im fine with it.Great deal.Thanks.
This is cheap gear. The only things I can say it does as expected are 1) it fits, and 2) it will protect your lens's front element...mostly.The glass fits the ring poorly and shifts, letting dust get to your lens, thus requiring you to clean your lens's front element, which presents the opportunity to damage it that you were trying to avoid by installing this "protective" filter.The optics are questionable, as other point out.If you're broke, and just want to keep fingers off your lens, sure. Otherwise, get anything better, like a Hoya, or splurge and get a B+W.
This is by far the best pen that I have come across for my iPAQ PPC. I have been looking for a pen stylus for a couple of months before I got this one. It's got a stylus (which is why I bought it), a black pen, red pen and a mechanical pencil w/eraser and it cost less than most other ones. I sold my friend my old one for $30 because he thought it was just the neatest thing and he HAD to have one!
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.
This is probably one of the cheapest batteries available for the Inspiron 6000. Its good, but when buying please keep in mind that it is a 48 whr product.....so the charge life will not be anything great.
These headphones are amazing, the sound feels like it's being played around you, I can hear everything. When I first saw these headphones, I just wanted to buy them for their looks, they're vary retro. The quality is good as well, the bands around the phones are plastic covered metal, made in Austria, they also are very very comfortable, can wear them for hours, they adjust to any sized head too, have attachable cord, but don't worry, the cord clips and stays on tight, comes with adapter.Technical Specifications - varimotion xxl speakers for ultimate accuracy. Crisp sound even at high volume levels.High efficiency and wide dynamic range, a good choice for portable use, higher sound pressure levels.Frequency range - 15hz to 25khz, sensitivity (dB/mW, dB/V*)91,104*, max. input power (mW) 200, 55 ohms.suited for - (SA)CD, DVD(A), DAT, MP3, CD, MD, and PC/laptops.Over all a geat headphone.
I've had my Sony KF-50WE610 since January 2004. Original bulb, excellent picture and sound. No problems what so ever. Very happy with the value of this TV.
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
Even before the recent price drop, this camera is all the casual photographer needs. Pocket-sized (at least my pockets) without the extra cost of the smaller form factor models. 4MB is more than sufficient for any pictures I take. I traded up from a Canon A70, which went to my son. Gets more use than my new EOS Rebel XT, which like all SLRs requires serious lugging of large camera bag
I was given this DVD player as a gift from a friend (actually, I was given the black-coloured version, but they share same features and options, only this one comes with a silver case), and with that I entered the digital age of video. It is a great improvement over the VHS player I had, and I had a hi-fi VHS player with four heads and all the bells and whistles intended to give a clear and stable picture. Quite frankly, there is no comparison.The picture when playing DVDs is crystal clear, through playback, fast-forward, reverse, and still. Of course there is occasionally fuzziness due to the motion of the action on screen, but in comparison to the stills and fast speeds of the VCR, again this player wins easily.There are some interesting features, like DVD lock-outs (I haven't had the need, but perhaps a family with young children could use it to prevent adult-rated DVDs from being viewed), and disc-resume for several discs (the documentation tells me up to 6 discs, but I've only ever used it one at a time). I had wondered how one saves a spot on a film the way one does on VHS tapes; now I know!This has features for various DVD formats, and includes audio CDs and MP3s. I have this connected to the equaliser of my stereo, and the sound is fantastic for both CDs and DVDs. There is a virtual surround sound that enhances the sound through the stereo; while I don't have a four- or six-speaker set-up, I still have a much greater experience of sound from this DVD player than from the VCR that is likewise connected to my stereo.Of course, with a brand name of Sony, one expects high quality, and on this DVD player, they deliver. I have learned to trust Sony products over the past 30 years (I had a television which lasted nearly 25 years from Sony).This machine is very slim, and fits quite well on top of my VCR, so there was no need to rearrange furniture, buy new stands, etc. It is compact and easy to install, and has auto-set-up features that make it almost completely plug-and-play.By far my greatest surprise with a DVD player, however, has to be that it makes a great cat toy. Cat toy, you ask? Yes. With the remote, the disc drawer can be opened and closed by remote control. One cat finds this truly fascinating, and tries to 'catch' the tray as it zooms in and out. The cat also is attracted to the lights on the face going on and off. Who knew?
I am very happy with this product! So inexpensive, I really wasn't expecting all that much. It has proven to be a very fun addition to my camera! Fit on my stock lens for my Canon Rebel without the adapter rings. Even fit on my friends Samsung without the adapter rings, which surprised me!I think it's worth the money! fun fun fun
I have had nothing but trouble from this camcorder. This is the third camcorder that I have used extensively and the first that I have had any trouble with at all. The other two were Sony products and I should have stayed with that brand. No matter what I do I get an &quot;E03&quot; message on the screen and the camcorder shuts down. I bought this to videotape my newborn son and the moments that I have lost because of this inferior camcorder are irreplaceable.
This D-Link network card was easy to install and works great. Haven't had any issues with this network card, and it is less expensive than most other cards available. Amazon also had the best price on this item, as I have looked around before purchasing.
Having read many of the five and one star reviews, I was concerned about the criticisms of the one star reviewers. However, I decided to purchase this product anyway based on the large number of good reviews it received. Having now had it for about three weeks I feel confident in giving it five stars.Although the digital docking speakers were much smaller than I thought they would be (but accurately reflected in the photo's on Amazon.com), this speaker (speakers?) delivers the high quality sound that I hoped it would. It is much more portable then I imagined and seems to be very well made.I use this product with an iPhone, which is not the perfect accessory and yes, I do sometimes get interference with other wireless items in my house which translates as static on the speakers. This is not unusual in that I had a very similar experience with the dock I had previously (and for which I paid four times the price). It is simply a fact that radio emissions can affect radio devices. To minimize interference I often put my iPhone in airplane mode which I find helps. Otherwise, the static only comes when I get a call on another cell phone in the home or on the wireless landlines that I also have. I suppose that if you live in an apartment building you may receive interference from your neighbor's wireless devices, but I do not attribute this to a shortcoming in the speakers since this "problem" would exist for most "low end" products such as this. If you want to eliminate this problem entirely, you will likely have to move up to a docking system that is many, many times more expensive - if it's even possible!Overall you get a great "bang for your buck" with this product, and I'm happy to recommend it to anyone that is looking for a very reasonably priced docking system for the "i" line of products.
Bought the Zenith Silver Sensor before, but could not get anything except CBS. Bought this one, and with amplification can get all the broadcast channels I want. Go to [...] to find which direction the stations are broadcasting from, and point the UHF loop in that direction. I have to move the loop to get CBS. I don't know about VHF functionality, I only tested HD stations (which are usually over UHF). The UHF loop folds down when not in use, making it look nicer. The VHF dipoles are detachable too. Overall very satisfied with this product.
I got the Visor handspring a couple of months ago just to get on the Palm-bandwagon. However, now I can't imagine functioning without it. I use it for everything from business documents, to taking pictures, to organzing my wardrobe! The best part is that there are thousands of websites you can go to get free downloads!Right now I am investing in the other modules and so far I have had no problems. I was never a computer 'geek', but now I spend hours on the computer looking for updates and ways to make it even niftier. If you own one and you are looking for fun stuff, try 'ActiveSky Media' -it's cool because now I can even watch short films on my palm! (Because of the picture quality, cartoons are the best bet).I made a mistake syncing once and lost ALL of my information so I have ordered the backup module, but even with that, I am still impressed. Besides, now I figured out how to retrieve 'archived data'. It's definitely worth every penny and more!
I actually love this remote so much that I just bought a second one for our bedroom TV system! It's amazing, it's so easy to program, and it works seemlessly with everything we have. I highly reccomend it to anyone that just wants their TV, stereo, and extras to work in harmony with the push of a button. No more 7 remotes next to the bed! Yay! :)
The best thing out there for the $$$$. It's easy and simple to use. My 90 year old Grandmother say's "It's a hoot!" If you want HDDVD and all the bells and whistles it's available for a lot of money. If you want easy, fun, fast, and economical get one of these.
Our 6 y/o granddaughter loves the Walkman. Earphones a little big, but she had another pair that worked well.
Everything you need in a remote without all the flash you don't. Has all the substance of the more expensive models without the features you'll never use.
This cartridge works awesome in the BJC-3000. It scans beatifully and helps save space!
A simple portable stand. If you own a tablet this a worthwhile investment. Holds my Playbook perfectly. It folds up and fits into my pocket.
I've owned Brother printers in the past. I bought this as an upgrade. Unfortunately it creases paper randomly and regularly. I can't use it for anything but personal printing (where I can overlook the creases) unless I print multiple pages and use the ones that aren't creased. Wastes a lot of ink and paper. If you're in the market for a printer, look elsewhere.
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.
Very plesed with this machine. It plays everything I've put in it. Great picture. Highly recommend.
I can see no reason to buy $40 monster cables when the $10 ones do the same job.
Consistancy of control is very poor and unacceptable. With this you would still need orginal remote control. Very often, I need to keep hitting Help button until I get to where I want! This is good for turning power on and off essentially. Key pad is too small and very hard to push.Will I recommend this for anybody? No!
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.
darn shame sony keeps changing the style of batteries for their cameras. It just makes it so hard when you try to stay a loyal customer and you need to go get new accessories when you continue to invest in their products.Luckily i have been able to own 2 cameras that DO use the H batteries, (though i have avoided getting 1 other camera as its battery was different.)So other than that, the system is a VERY nice system. Allows for 2 charges at, comes with cables to charge in car, wall and even allows for a direct camera hook up for power (however i think it stops or slows the battery charging down).If you have a camera that uses the H batteries i would recommend this product to you.
It's worth the price. The only problem I have is with the 'pop-up' button in front of the manual screw that holds the camera to the pad of the tripod. It's supposed to poke the hole under the camera to prevent the camera from moving side-to-side on the pad. Button is so small that my camera moves laterally by about 20 degrees. Maybe, a replaceable or adjustable button should be provided to minimize this problem.
Save time and money by not purchasing this dvd player, especially if u are entending on buying it from Walmart. They will not exchange it out after 90 days, and they will not have the information to return it back to CyberHome..who at most should be ashamed for merely making such an aweful piece of junk.
Needed a CD drive for new mini-notebook. Works very well and does the job exactly as expected. Makes it easy to add software or save files from the mini.
I've been using Microsoft mice for years and this mouse feels very, very different. It might just be the driver software but it definitely tracks differently. The fast scroll wheel is great for long documents but sometimes it keep spinning after I've moved the mouse and I've inadvertently scrolled a window I didn't intend to. On the up side, though, there's a switch on the bottom to turn the fast scrolling off so I've been switching it back and forth on an application-by-application basis. Search button is great; I have it mapped to Google search. Mouse definitely feels sturdy and solid and I love the little tiny transceiver.
I used to have a different model by Voice It that used AAAA batteries (yes, that's 4 A's), but I finally stopped using it because they were too expensive and too hard to find.One day my neighbor and I were talking about how great they are, and when I told him why I don't use mine anymore, he gave me an old one of his, a VT90, whose battery door kept falling off. I went down and picked up some new batteries and taped the door shut with packing tape. That was over 6 months ago; it still works great.The memory is small, but enough to help me remember those fleeting ideas I get as I'm driving along and can't jot down. Those 90 seconds fill up fast, so I keep messages brief, just enough to remind myself later. When I get home I add them to a text file on my PC, or write them in my planner, and then erase them to free up space.The sound quality is decent, but not great. A couple of times I've spendt 10 minutes or more struggling to decipher messages; now I always replay messages right after recording them to make sure I can understand them. If you have to re-record something it only takes a few seconds. The mike pickup is good -- you don't have to hold it close to your mouth.It's simple to use, and with just a little practice you're an expert. I never needed to read any instructions. And you can use it while driving without taking your hands off the steering wheel, or your eyes the road.To sum up: If you want to use this to ramble on about screenplays, or keep a personal journal, you're better off with a pricier model or a cassette recorder. But for the price, it's a good little tool to give yourself quick reminders, and it's very easy to use.PS: It takes 4 lithium batteries (which can be a little costly). I recommend taping the door -- if it slips out of your pocket and hits the floor, the door will probably come off; the batteries will pop out, and all your voice notes will be lost forever.
It simple and easy to use, the pen is great it can make different shades depends on your fingers pressure on tablet, it makes you feel really free in drawing.
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.
This little gadget is a lifesaver for battery life. I have reordered over at least 10 hours of lecture and my battery is still at three bars. It's not kidding when it says it has a long battery life. Comparing that to the Sony recorder i had, it ate the batteries up quickly. Buying batteries can be a pain in the you know what, becuase batteries are very expensive and sometimes you can't even find a reasonable amount of batteries for a decent price.Another way to save battery life is buy listening to the recordings from your computer. It allows Mp3 or wma play (which ever you set it to) It's best to listen to it from computer so you won't have to wear out the buttons.It's WORTH buying!
Ok so I was pretty excited about this screen protector since I have a similar kind on my iPhone, but it definitely didn't live up to my expectations.. it's bubble-free (yay!), but will find every single minute piece of lint in a 3 mile radius. It's not anti-glare, but I didn't really expect that considering its going on a back-lit device, but it's attempt at anti-glare leaves the screen looking foggy. Like it looks like a greasy residue is on the screen. Not pleased. Also every single finger print shows. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
The cordless keyboard and mouse work as described. Love the touch and love the moveability of they're being cordless. Highly recommend. In fact, I bought a Logitech cordless mouse for myself to use at work I liked it so much.
I used it to create an AUX input on my factory radio in 2001 Grand Cherokee. Initially I was hoping I could just splice into the CD Changer L/R inputs (tossed it out, who listens to CDs anyway) but the radio though old as world is a bit more intelligent than that and no CD Changer, no CD Changer input selection. This little box makes all the right signals to trick the radio the proper way providing line level aux on CD Changer input.The box is a bit bulky but it turned out with a bit of strong double-sided sticky pad if fit perfectly glued to the the bottom (above radio) of the dash assy. Works a treat and everything sounds great again. No more crappy FM modulators.
This cable works great. And, it's much cheaper than anything at Walmart where they run $20+.
I bought the AF90+ after having a rather poor experience with a similar Samsung monitor. The Viewsonic was priced right and is a great value for the money. The color is bright and rich and the controls are intuitive. The UltraBrite mode is a great addition and is a nice tool for gamers. When you are deep in a dungeon or some other dark place, with a push of a button you can brighten things substantially.For a value-priced 19&quot; flat monitor I don't think you could do much better than this.
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).
this was amazing to have a cd-player w/ car kit actually work in the car. i went to a local electronics store to purchase one (i was told that panasonic was the one to get, so i did!), and was in several near-wrecks due to having to adjust or restart the player. it was subsequently returned to the store, which i have not patroned since. it is now such a treat to feel safe on the road while driving . . . and to know that i'm safe for others because i'm not distracted by my cd-player. and i can do any sort of movement while it's on my person, and it won't skip (unlike the other, and the sony i borrowed from a friend). i even dropped it while i was in the kitchen, and it fell on the linoleum. no skipping, no breaking~this is just amazing!!
Excellent camera. Relative to a Labtec product, the resolution was far superior, the room-level light capability much better, and the focusing ring made acquiring sharp images much easier. I was particularly impressed by the close focusing capability. This inexpensive camera can produce close-up images that rival a far more expensive low-magnification scope plus video attachment. The driver was also faster than the Labtec's, allowing a useful boost in frame rate at lower resolutions. I think it's difficult to go wrong with this camera.
Instructions very vague. If only it was as easy as putting in the model numbers and away we go. Model of my cable box was not recognized so "we" had to do some fancy maneuvering. "Exit" and "Guide" along with a few other buttons were not working. Also in the DVD it would not recognize the "fast forward" and "rewind" although it was input correctly. For a while I was disappointed going back and forth from cable and dvd remotes. My friend (who has this remote) talked me through (on the phone) how to use the "learn command" for the dvd buttons and we re-programmed the cable box remote using another model number. Now everything is perfect (including lights) and all other remotes are put away.
pros: small but powerful, good image quality, easy to use menu, nice software and computer interface.cons: no preview window, no carrying case.
...The camcorder took a good video and the still pix. were good in good lighting conditions, but I was disappointed with the pix. quality in lower light settings. Also, be very careful loading the cassette. I was loading the mini-DV cassette and loaded it the wrong way,(wrong side facing out) the tape jammed in the camera, called RCA & they gave me a local repair shop to take it for tape removal. I had to pay...for them to even look at it, took them 2 weeks to get back with me that the inner workings were damaged and would cost me [more] to repair. Of course it wasn't covered by the warranty...
... because this device will not work with Apple computers. If there was an option to rate it 0 stars I would have.
Got this enclosure today and it worked like a charm!Pros:- Easy installation with my 40GB Western digital drive- Fanless, hence noiseless- Looks good- Very solidCons:- Can get quite warm (but not hot)- Need external power supply- Need to screw the hard drive on- HeavyThough none of these are deal-breakers. Good job CP!
My wife needed a good notebook backpack for our recent trip to Mexico. We looked at several different models and found this one to be the best. It fits her 17" wide-screen notebook easily and can quickly remove it for security check points. There is plenty of room for all notebook accessories as well as other items for the trip, such as medications, toiletries, books, magazines, and anything else you need on your airplane ride. I liked the front pockets for our passports and airline tickets. It was very convenient and seems like a high quality backpack. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a light-weight notebook backpack for traveling.
The product itself works great but the earpiece causes my ear to be sore by the end of the day.
This is a really good fuse holder. The top stays on unlike other cheap ones that I have used in the past. Buy quality and save yourself from a headache!!!
I purchased this with my new HDTV from Best Buy a year ago. I thought I paid $300 to buy it ... WRONG! This is the price to "upgrade you lease". You have to give it back to Direct TV if you cancel their service, which I just did. Not only that but after you pay $200 to "upgrade you lease" with this product they charge you $4.99 a month to continue to lease it. I have had Direct TV out to my house almost monthly since. The receiver doesn't work half the time and the HD reception is awful. The picture breaks up or is out half the time due to weather or nothing at all. They will also lock you into another two-year commitment if you upgrade with this to HD service. I have been with Direct TV for several years and was not happy to find I had to pay to cancel a service that was not working half the time anyway. Don't buy this product is my advice and stay away from Direct TV. In my experience the customer service is horrible. I had to pay $6 a month for their protection plan to avoid the $75 service call for the guy to come out and fix something I was already paying for. I went round and round with their customer service for almost a year before happily paying the cancellation fee just to get rid of them. In all fairness I was perfectly happy before the upgrade with my Direct TV service and my old non-HD DVR. I want HD service that works though so I am going to cable where there is no contract and much better customer service in my area.
This is quite a good DVD player, but it suffers from not having a volume control on the remote.
Perfect alternative to Apple's official lightning cables.The cord is a bit longer than Apple's and the fit is pretty much perfect.Also it's nice to have the black cable to match my black phone.
I have used 11 different digital camera's and the 950 is the best currently offered in the $400 to $900 range. Price is a little steep, but quality outways the difference in price from competitors. the 950 will download 40 pix shot in Fine mode from Simple Technologies cardreader to a G4 in 11 seconds. It's a battery hog I recommend buying Energizer's NH15-AA instead of Duracell Ultra. I shot 150 pix in the fine mode 46 of them using the flash until they were depleted. It's ideal for Web publishing, however I shot several photos for magazine use and the results were non-distinguishable compared to film. If your a tweekhead you will spend hours trying different traditional photo techniques with this camera and your results will be quite surprising. Some of my favorites are Slow Shutter Sync, 8 second time exposure, and a very accurate white balance that is crucial when shooting in mixed lighting situations. Also try the macro mode, black &amp; white mode and Optional Fish Eye Lens for more diversity. Have fun!
The camera is EXCELLENT for the price. It's got really good sound coming in through the built-in microphone, good picture quality and frame rate for videos and it's SO easy to download photos and video onto your computer. All you have to do is install the software, plug the USB cord into your computer and camera, and press the lit button on the front and your images are on your computer! SO easy to use! I've been playing with it ever since I got it this afternoon.My only complaint is that at its maximum photo resolution, 1280x960, picture quality drops. This really isn't recommended if you want high-resolution photos. Still a great day-to-day camera.
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 got the slingbox AV as a gift for my wife, she wanted a tv at her desk but didn't have room. I spent 2+ hours on the phone with Sling tring to get it to work. I never got the Slinglinks to work and am now using a wireless bridge that was also difficult to set up.Now that it is set up it's great, the picture is good and everything works as promised.
This camera takes very poor quality pictures indoors and out. The indoor flash photos are bleached out and the outdoor ones are usually blurry. It takes too long to take a photo and too long to recover. The only types of pictures it is good for are those where you can pose your subjects outdoors in perfecct light. I find that the disposable cameras do much better. Kodak did not respond to my comlpaints or requests even after I completed their e-mail survey that was several pages long and took 20 minutes. They also did not respond to my e-mail. I would have given it 0 stars if that were an option.
I had this attached to a PC in the garage, and it died after a couple of months. Not sure if it is was a problem with the environment -- dust, moisture, etc. I liked it for value/functionality, but be warned it may not be suitable for rugged environments.
One of the threaded inserts (in one of the two enclosures I bought) wasn't threaded, so I could only put one screw in to hold the front plate to the enclosure. The instructions didn't say that the screw holes to mount the drive were covered by a slide-in extruded plastic strip, so it took me awhile to find how to fasten it in. During the several hours of formatting, the case got really hot--almost too hot to touch; but, this shouldn't be a problem in my application since it won't be powered except when I'm adding files. All in all, a pretty poor design & implementation--but, it was cheap & it does work.
We love to use this camera because it does exactly what we want a digital camera to do. It takes great pictures. Sometimes we all get together for a group shot, I can ask someone else to take the picture of us without ten minutes of explanation - just look at us in the window and press the button. Our pictures come out good every time.People are always asking about my camera because it looks to cool!
The last time I went shopping for hi-fi headphones was back in 1982, when I purchased the at-the-time mid priced leader Yamaha HP-1, an on-the-ear open back headphone. I still have them. Compared to the Denon AH-D1001S they sound muffled, veiled, and ill-defined in the bass. The only attractive aspect of the HP-1 is a natural lower midrange, but nothing else about them can compete with the Denon in terms of clarity, accuracy and neutrality. At nearly the same time I owned the Stax SR-84 (SR-80 headphones plus SR-4 partnering amplifier), an electret design that represented very high quality in headphones at the time. Compared to the Stax's, the Denon has nearly the same level of transparency across the frequency range but much more satisfying - and accurate - bass. It's mainly about "balance" and the Denons show this to be its trump card against other headphones.The Denon AH-D1001S (and the other D1001 versions that are simply color scheme changes) quickly gets your attention with a transparent and fast sound. It has the ability to follow complex music passages and at the same time is revealing of subtle details within the mix. The upper midrange is very slightly forward sounding, giving a lighter sound when balanced against the bass, but this is not a detraction from the overall enjoyment of music and does not depart too far from accurate balance. If, like me, you want accuracy (and not on-the-go pop-flavored "fun" sound that becomes fatiguing) for which to gain the most your recordings have to offer, the bass from the Denon AH-D1001S will have you grinning. Like most around-the-ear sealed back headphones these will give good reach into the lowest octave but without the uneven, tubby quality typical of this type of 'phone.Recording after recording I appreciate the highly revealing nature and transparent quality in the bass. It is easy to distinguish between Bass Viola and Cello. Want to follow the seismic bass at high volume from rock band Tool? The Denons will put you there. Want to savor the turgid pulsing keyboard lows from Laurie Anderson? You'll find them glorious through the Denons. The highs are appropriately delicate when the music calls for it and give good sense of air and transparency and are well balanced against the rest of the frequency range.While overall you can't say the Denon AH-D1001S sounds as transparent, lithe, fast and detailed as say, a high end Stax electrostatic headphone at 5 times the cost, the Denon does a very respectable job of allowing a close look at the music artist's and recording engineer's intent without missing important recorded detail.If anything leaves me questioning the Denon's ability, it is a minor veiling of the midrange that doesn't allow one to explore, say, the finger skin rubbing on stringed instruments. However, I never feel wanting for more musical involvement - I enjoy all my recordings and have no urge to run out and find a better set of headphones.The Denon AH-D1001S is involving, natural and detailed with an extended, robust (though neutral and controlled) bass. One caution - the Denon needs at least 60 hours of break-in time to eliminate a somewhat dimensionally flat and un-dynamic sound.Comfort has been the reason I have never joined the hard core headphone listener's camp. It seems no headphone has been comfortable enough to listen for more than an hour or so. While the Denons took a little tweaking for me to find "the right spot" for comfort on my head (the top band needs to be slightly toward the front of my crown) and I needed to bend the top band slightly to remove pressure on the top of my head, they are nearly comfortable enough to forget I am wearing them. I find them very comfortable. Some may find them slightly confining around the backs of the ears (like me) yet it is possible to find a position to accommodate. (My solution was the forward-position of the band on top of my head.)I can't speak to their portability for use as high-activity headphones, but they appear robustly built and will be an easy amplifier load for small battery powered music devices. These Denons will play very loudly with minimal power. Those with smaller heads may find it a challenge to keep these on while running.I also appreciate the included 11.5 ft. extension cord included and 1/8 in. female-to-1/4 in. male adapter.
Good product, works well and more and more cameras are having them made for their specific models.
Have not used this long or actually done any speed tests on it, but setup was extremely easy and it worked right away. The packaging is also very environmentally friendly and I like the green features on it, although I have not actually verified the low power consumption claims.
I am an amateur photographer. I bought this lens in order to take family pictures inside my home. Granted, it works best if I take into consideration that people tends to move when in an informal group. This lens has no VR. Over and over again, the results are just wonderful! I use it now as my walk around lens. It helps me to "get closer" rule of good photography and its bokeh is pleasing to the eye. It is great for almost everything, no kidding. It is light. Moreover, it is a great lens to walk around with out calling too much attention. A must in your bag!
Can't believe for under 2$ that it actually works! I've bought many for 40$ before, so glad there's a cheaper alternative.
It is so quiet sometimes I can't even tell if it's running! And because my USB slots are on the left, and this cooler's are on the right, I can plug my mouse on the right and have more cord slack. Notepal works great. My ThinkPad no longer gets hot and turns off.The cooler pad doesn't weigh much and fits nicely in my bag if I want to take it along. It also functions as a wrist rest. It's metal and feels very durable. The only caveat I have is not to use it on a soft surface like a bed or couch where the fans could be blocked. I always use the top of a TV tray.I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to cool their laptop.
This was a great little camera until the screen turned blck, and looked like it was shattered. We sent it in to the dealer, hoping to have it replaced as it was under warranty. They would not honor the warranty, and said Labor costs would be 180.00, plus 12.00 shipping, plus almost 8.00 tax for the repair!!! (Almost as much as the camera cost).... After many emails back and forth, they could only offer 20% 'good will' discount. We were very disappointed that they would not try to do more to keep a satisfied customer. We will never buy another Nikon.
The HDMI cord performs exactly as I hoped it would. It's super long and is a perfect reach from my computer to my tv. What a cheap awesome way to be able to watch downloaded content on my 32 inch HD tv!
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.
Does not do what it said what it can do. Range very very limited
This is what I was looking for. The package came faster than I expected, and was well-protected. I would definitely recommend this brand of filters.
After only a few weeks of use, this mouse began to act strangely: random disconnects, spots of lag, and other odd occurences. Soon after the initial problems it completely broke and stopped working. I tried different kinds of fresh batteries and plugged it into several different PCs to no avail. It hasn't worked since.An e-mail to Microsoft months ago elicited no response.Even before it broke, it wasn't that good of a mouse. Don't waste your money.
I used this battery in my Panasonic LS850 in moonlight mode (low brightness) and it lasted more than 12 hours. Great for a long international flight with kids. I haven't tested with higher brightness yet, so not sure how long that would last.
Very nice prime lense. I took a lot of photos of flowers with special effect.
While I have had many compact flash cards of varying sizes this card for the size and price was a much better bargain then those of the others. A lot of storage with a little price. Never had an fault or error and don't think I ever will.
The toner cartridge arrived promptly, was easy to install, and printed as well as the Samsung laser printer's original toner cartridge.
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...
If I could give a negative 5 I would. I bought this product and it was supposed to work with any router. I didn't. So I bought a Linksys router. It didn't work with that either. Moreover, it is only AFTER you try and setup the expander that you get an error advising you that you cannot use it with WPA security (only the mos t effective security for wireless home networks). Then, I spend an HOUR on the phone with Linksys tech support and they can't get it to work either.I'm no technical genius, but I've setup a few different wireless networks. This is absolutely the worst, most difficult product I have ever come across. Absolutely wasted an entire day trying to get it to work. Terribly frustrating
Small, simple, reliable and works even without extra power supply. Fine product for under $10 that I paid.
I acquired this scanner and after a year it started creating black streaks down the page called support after I had determined it was a scanner problem not a dirt problem like their knowledge base suggests it is.They do not offer repairs on this onl to let you buy a new one another $180+ BS, I am buying a neat receipts now and see how they are about repairs.I only use it on the road for scanning receipts for expese reports even with streaks it works ok for that but I do use it on occassion for scans that the streaks are not ok for.Travis
After connecting to my iPod the blinking green and blue light should remain blue, it never does, it always remains blinking. Second, the device drops the audio during a song, it will cut out for a second and then come back on. It's Very inconsistent, I've had sometimes were it doesn't cut out and then others when it cuts out all the time. I know it's not my iPod because I also have a Sony Bluetooth receiver for my home stereo, and that never drops out and my iPod is 10x farther away from the Sony receiver then the Satechi when I'm in the car. It's a joke for the price I had to pay for it, it should be priced at about $15 for the quality of this device. A $70 Bluetooth receiver/FM Transmitter should work properly and consistently all the time.I did email Satechi about these problems and from reading other reviews, I hope they can fix my issues. I will update this if or when they do!**8/5/09** Satechi did email and offered to replace it, so I let them, the new one was no different than the old. It seems a lot of reviews praise Satechi for great customer service, I disagree! If great customer service is not addressing & fixing the problem and just sending out a new unit with the same problems (after telling you that the problems you are experiencing are not common, yet there are other reviews with the same complaint & the replacement item had the same problems) then yes Satechi has great customer service.***I would not recommend to anybody, as I told Satechi, I will not be buying anything from them again. I wish I could change to one star or actually zero***
Our first digital camera. On our trip to disneyworld, we shot about 100 frames each day for 8 days. The CD format works wonderful. We did not have to carry extra memory cards or rush to download them to a laptop. The pictures have incredible detail which you will expect from a 5mp camera. If you want a standalone camera, do not want to lug a laptop or be limited in the number of pictures you take,This is the one. The small CDs are inexpensive and permanent (we do not have to keep the pictures on our hard drive or another CD).
I have had no problems with this cable. It is being used to connect a computer to a television for movie watching. It works well and is a good price for $25 feet.
This case, in my opinion, because of its size, can be used for multiple purposes, I will tell you what I use it for and you decide if it answers your needs.I drive a truck, and the one thing that annoys me the most, not to mention its dangerous, is not having enough room to secure my carry along things, I have no sleeper. I have been carrying a duffel bag and lunch box with me but that was a ineffective and really a pain. Not to mention I could never keep everything from rolling around in the floor, again dangerous. So I came across this case and changed how I packed a little and I was set. It is now my lunch box\brief case.To give you an idea of the interior room of this thing. In the main compartment I fit a 40oz Thermos, a 24oz thermos, a 16oz food thermos, and a 16oz thermos mug with handle, all standing up. Look for them here on Amazon, Thermos stainless king, line. All these fit with plenty of room. As you can tell that is a lot of liquid and yet the weight has not had an ill effect on the locks or structure of the case at all. The laptop holder inside the main compartment hold things like sandwiches, chips, snacks, (you know all the good road stuff lol) dental floss, again plenty of room. The outside will hold all my road paperwork (Logs, pre/post trips, bills of laden) all separate and organized and ready for easy access. There is a pocket and two pen holders on the inside of one of the flaps, I keep paperclips in the pocket and the pens location is just plain ol' convenient. Now to secure it, I keep a strap tied around the top of my passenger seat, I set the case in the passenger seat, raise the handle behind the strap and it does not move at all. The weight keeps it on the seat the handle held back keeps it from tipping over, even with all the dirt roads I run, it's perfect. So I have a everything I need safely stowed away and at an easy access always. I am thoroughly enjoying it!Two things,First,I know this review doesn't answer everyone's needs, but if this, or a variation of this is your case, I hope this helps. I can easily see how this can work just as well for a pick up or a car.Second, this is my first time reviewing a product so take it easy on me. Have a beautiful day!
I was having a hard time trying to figure out what kind of cables do I need to connect my laptop to my monitors. Laptop, as you know, generally has a 3.5mm TRS out. My monitors, on the other hand, have a 1/4" TRS input. After researching a bit on the internet, I found these cables. The cable length helps me place my monitors at a decent distance from each other (and I can have them at an elevation too!). These cables are serving the purpose pretty well. I am satisfied with this product.
these headphones are fantastic, strong construction, amazing sound quality and very comfortable. I listen to all genres of music from death metal to country, I highly recommend this phones to any music lover
As much as i hate giving Microsoft more and more of my money, the great price on amazon got the job done. Also they give you the code right on the spot.
I purchased 2 cables from this retailer and both arrived at the time promised. I was somewhat skeptical to order at first because the price seemed to good to be true. I have installed both (1-6 foot and 1-25 cable) and they are perfectly clear with no distortion. I highly recommend them.
This cable is very inexpensive and it works great. I have purchased 3 or 4 of these in the last two years. If you buy HDMI cables for more than $3 you are wasting your money.
Bought this modem because Time Warner was starting to charge lease fees on their equipment. Easy to set up and worked just like Time Warners modem if not better.
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!
Purchased this monitor only 2 days ago, however it's performance is simply stunning. With a contrast ratio of 800:1 (only on the 19"), dark areas are dark, while bright areas are bright. Color is excellent (using included DVI cable).While this LCD is a bit more the a lot of other 19" panels, it is in my opinion a well worthy step up.Would recommend this screen to anyone (that has money to burn too).
Granted I bought mine brand new. Mine is 8 years old and still going strong. The HP LaserJet 1300 is a great printer, or at least the new ones were.
I don't know how they can keep selling these things. They work well the first time, after that, no method of recharging brings them back to reasonable life. I felt robbed after buying the batteries and charger.
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.
We just recently switched to VoIP and tried several brands of phones with our service. None seem to work until we tried out this Panasonic phone system and it is working like a gem. Very easy to use and program.
The machine works great. The software is idiot proof. I have copied program CD's as backup, music CD's so I can have an archived copy and a travel copy, Done backups of my important documents and programs, used CDR Music, CDR Data and CDRW disks without issue.The software, "B's Gold and B's clipit" are easy for a beginer. I highly recommend it.
Such a cool bag at such a great price. It holds my MacBook and all additional accessories perfectly.
Picture not clear.All yellow lines. The picture quality is not reproduced on the tv. I suggest dont waste money on this product
HDMI cables do not vary in quality on wether or not something is gold plated or what have you! The only time you need to worry about losing quality is if the cable is over 30 feet! I bought this cable for $1.92! That's way better than the $20-$30 MINIMUM that Wal-Mart had to offer! It's a great product for an outstanding price!
I ordered this drive 6 months ago. The drive I initially received, worked fine initially, but over a few months took longer and longer to warm up (up to 30 minutes), before the computer would recognize it. I returned it to the manufacturer. The second drive they sent me lasted for about 2 weeks, before my computer reported that it could not read from the drive at all, due to I/O errors. It seems that this drive is so unreliable, I need to keep a copy of all my files somewhere else, to be sure I don't lose anything when the drive fails.
I'm often skeptical of Amazon reviews, so I went ahead and gambled $25. Losing bet. These things are completely worthless.I can't imagine whose head these might fit, or whose ear canals. The head band is tight enough for a small child and not adjustable, so WAY too tight for an adult head. The ear plugs, on the other hand, are enormous, and would require huge, gaping ear canals to fit properly.The sound... well, don't worry about how bad the sound is, because the discomfort of trying to wear these makes it unlikely that you'll have to put up with the dreadful sound quality for long.Just don't buy these headphones. Please.
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. : )
This HDMI cable is working fine and is great great value for money. buy and use it without any worries.
What can I say? This is a great ipad stand that folds up well for travel. It allows a range of angles which makes it perfect for using this to read a book or watch a film on the ipad and minimize glare for wherever you are.
This is without doubt one of the best purchases i have ever made. Until I received this item had no idea how many weak even dead batteries occupied space in my home.In minutes you go thru all the batteries in remotes, drawers etc. I have loaned it to neighbors and friends. Simply Superlative
This cable works great. No problem at all, and very cheap! Our blu-rays look really good. Picture quality is superb. No connection issues have been encountered. The impedance is perfectly matched. The Smith chart goes right through the middle.
As someone who has used DVD media since 2004, I've gone through heart aches (Memorex, FUJIFILM,etc) and some solid finds such as Verbatim. As a matter of fact, I've been loyal to Verbatims up until the end of last year when I found out that their unparalleled Japanese dye and media was being switched over to India.I've read about Taiyo Yuden's from various research I've done over the years. From what I've read and from what I've heard from people who've actually used TY media, I knew this was something I had to get my hands on. Apparently the dye on TY discs is quite superb and is a better value long term as opposed to the AZO dye found on Verbatims. However, due to the price, especially for the TY DVD + R types, I stayed away and felt that Verbatims were a better value when purchasing 100 for around 20 dollars.With Verbatim sacrificing quality by having their media made in India, it was time for a switch, and man, the extra 8 dollars in TY DVD - R media was well worth the purchase. I've not had one failed disc yet in dozens of burns I've done to preserve cherished family videos, backing up important work files and pictures, and creating emergency backup discs for my laptop/desktops.The only crappy thing about getting this in the mail is that the cake box wrapping was not the finest. In fact, the outer covering itself looked as if these dvd's were once homeless. Additionally, the box itself isn't the sturdiest, so you essentially have to place one hand on the bottom of the box/case when handling these things. However, these are minor issues and I'd rather worry about handling a case as opposed to worrying about the quality of the media.
Viking Components configurator specified this memory for my HP Pavilion 502n desktop. It did not work with my system.
I purchased the Slingbox so my son living in Japan could follow his favorite NCAA football teams on live TV. It was easy to set up and works like a charm. I even use in on my home network to watch TV on my desktop while I work.
This is the first time that I bougth an Automotive's accesory, It's great!! I found anything that I need..I installed the kit without problems..
Works great- makes the games look amazing; This was exactly what I was looking for.
Before you buy a Lexmark you need to go look at all the other people who is haven problems with there Printers.You buy a newer modle you will have no problem with it.But when the OS go to another newer Version Lexmark will not make new drivers for it.So you will have to go buy a new printer again.Make sure you look up the Printer real good brfore you buy it.Alot of the Lexmarks will not work with window7 32 or 64bit.So why buy one now and when they make a new OS later your printer will not work.Here is a link to go check out before you buy [...]
I love this thing. I've used it more than I ever thought I would. I'm 100% satisfied that I picked this up, especially for the price! WOW!Doesn't require batteries, reads exceptionally easy, and very accurate. If you ever doubt your Power Supply functioning as it should, BUY THIS! It's that good. For the price, how could you pass it up.It's pretty stylish looking too.
I have had this product for aboat 10 months, going from my dvd recorder to t.v. and have had no trouble. For the price of these you can't go wrong. For this price do yourself a favor and buy a couple of them. You will be hard pressed to see any difference between these or the "high end" ones. I highly reccomend.
Stopped working for reasons unbeknownst to me in less than 60 days.Simple product, poorly on reliability.
I use it to recharge my iPod touch at night, and it stays by my side. Very useful, one of the best purchases I've ever done. I think every iPod owner should have one of these.
Easy to install: Came quicker than I expected. Came in two days and a half! As I've stated my ipod is aliiiive! lolTip: Have the necessary tools to fix your ipod and watch out for all the parts on your ipod, you dont want to lose anything.
This reader is included with a number of SD cards for free. Look around at different options before dropping money on something so simple.
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.
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!
It's obviously not state of the art ....but it has exellent sound and came in a timely manner......decent versatility to the settings....for the price a real bargin
I love these cables! Makes connecting my speakers to the amp a breeze. The speak-on part of the connector locks in place and the banana connectors are durable yet have a little bending room in them to adjust to connections that may not be set to the correct distance.
Unlike the other 16GB drive so called "Samsong" that I purchased and returned earlier this one works very well with no issues. It could have been made a little smaller but overall not an issue.
It is exactly what my Mavica camera likes, so do I. Delivery was instant with no troubles at all
I love mine so much! It has never skipped and is SO durable! Mine fell off of a second story balcony onto the concrete and it still plays and doesn't have any major appearance flaws besides the scratches from the concrete. I really think this is a GREAT item.
This is hands down the best TV i have ever had and the best one that i have ever bought; I purchased it from Amazon and it arrived on time and was set up in no time at all, working great; No dead pixels and set up was a breeze to the X-Box 360; Regular as well as the HI-Def. channels on cable look great. Will definitely buy another one.
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
I purchased this hub on September 25, 2006. It has performed as advertised and has given me no compatiblity problems. I like the compact size and subdued green LEDs that do not flash. It just sits there doing exactly what it should. I recommend it.
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.
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.
This set delivers picture clarity as described by others - superb. When viewing a non-HD broadcast program the picture may be expanded to eliminate the vertical bars without any noticeable horizontal or vertical distortion.the sound is impressive. It is difficult to believe that such wonderful sound comes from what must be very small speakers. Remarkable.
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.
I am using this device to record discussions in my fifth grade classroom. Some students speak very quietly and this recorder picked up everything. It's also so simple to just pop onto the computer and download into iTunes. The files work perfectly with my computer. The speaker works well so I can easily transcribe.I love this device.
Good quality - better than I expected. Good threads and nice finish. Arrived quickly to WA state. Now I can save some money/storage space having one filter for my three lens sizes.
I purchased the Magellan RoadMate 2000, my first and only GPS system, at least 2 years ago and could not ask for a better product. We pull a trailer all around the country 5-6 months a year. As we travel so much I used to have multiple hard copy maps and LapTop map systems to lead us around the country. Within 3 months of getting the Magellan RoadMate 2000 I stored the hard copy maps and have not used them since. In another month I stopped using the LapTop systems (which are also GPS); it is now a backup for the just in case we get really lost; have not used it for over a year.Now I just plug the address of our next destination into the Magellan RoadMate 2000 and off we go, no maps are ever opened. We've driven over 30,000 miles and only on one occasion did it let us down; it had an address 1 block east of where it actually was - this had us screwed up for a while. Our backup LapTop system didn't help us out in this case.We don't use point of interests we just drive point A to point B.I've gotten so lazy that I don't even pay attention when traveling around new areas as I know the RoadMate will always lead us back to our trailer no matter where we are in the US.Every time we enter a new area I am amazed that the RoadMate does such a great job.
My coby sounds great in my car, I have a 95 toyota corolla and it works fine, it sounds better than my radio!! Very clear sounding and it has like 5 radio stations to choose from!!!! I LOVE IT!!
Will you morons stop complaining about shipping prices? If you can do basic arithmetic, you'd see that the total price is similar to other listing that have higher price tags. They're doing it to avoid steep commissions. Amazon & eBay are making gazillions so I always rue for the underdogs.
I had this camera for 2 years and had constant trouble with the door mechanism for the tape. It opens from the bottom and the tape pops up! Many times it got stuck and finally it would not open. $400.00 to fix it. SONY SERVICE IS TERRIBLE, we are now forced to buy another camera as it's not worth fixing for $400!
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
This is a near perfect product. Light, small, and easy to use. It is everything I was looking for. Holds both my Kindle and iPad.
I got the XTi to replace my XT (just wanted to upgrade) and loved it until I discovered one major flaw I could not overlook. We were trying to take a family Christmas portrait of my husband, myself, and our 5 month old daughter. I asked my mom to take the pictures one after the other while my dad tried to get our daughter to laugh. After 20 shots (using flash)the camera locked up completely with a constant "busy" signal and she was only able to take one picture every 10 or so seconds. I can't count how many great shots we missed because she was pressing the shutter and the camera wouldn't respond. I duplicated this issue over and over, confirmed in the manual that this is how it operates normally, and even communicated with Canon to confirm that this is normal.Considering I usually take many pictures at a time to try to capture a smile or a cute expression this major flaw rendered this camera useless to me. The old XT does not have this issue so I very sadly and reluctantly returned the XTi. I am so disappointed in the XTi. The major purpose is to take pictures so if there is some "flash recycling feature" that prevents me from doing that - what is the point?
the camera i bought had very little in-storage so i knew i had to by a memory card and this gave me like 1000 more spaces for pictures.. and thats just for my camera but i know i can save alot from my laptop..and it easy to use at the photo kiosks at cvs,duande reade,rite aid, walgreens...etc
Priced batteries to upgrade my existing 1 hour JVC battery.Found 3 HR battery at Best Buy for app.89.00.Was looking for a 7 HR.battery and seen this one on Amazon.JVC recommends using only JVC batteries but the cost was comparable to the 139.00 price I had paid for this camera on Ebay.Bought battery based on cost .Very happy with purchase.It sure is nice to know that you can record without the worry of a battery drain.Strongly suggest buying this battery unless it doesn't bother you to constantly keep recharging the smaller battery.
It worked with all my audio/video equipment including my Bose Lifestyle Audio system. Setting it up was a breeze. The new software makes it really simple. I was going to get the 890 instead of the 880 because I thought I needed an RF remote to work with my BOSE. It walked me through setting up my bose to work with it and now all my components interact with it perfectlt. Great job Logitech!!!!!!
Good PC, OK Media Center if you can find it at less than $1000. HP should have included a personal media drive and better software configuration if they wanted this PC to be a great value. Too many extras to buy in order to take full advantage of everything this unit has to offer. As a result, the total price on this unit can easily exceed $1700.00 and you may be able to find a better media center for less.
Recently recieved Super G wireless card. Simply plugged it in and had it running in minutes. It works great, have it upstairs and runs quick and provides a reliable connection.
Transaction went as planned and the item was as described. It was installed and worked right out of the box and is still in service with no issue.
We've had this for one year now and my 2 year old uses it every day. It gets dropped, banged, and he constantly changes the discs and pushes buttons. He's drooled on it and dropped crumbs inside the playing area. We use the car power cord and the indoor power cord- and take them with us everywhere we go because sometimes the player goes under 2 hours and it's needing a recharge. I never thought it would last this long. It really survives the abuse! This was the cheapest DVD player on display at Best Buy when we got it. I think we payed about $[...]. If you are looking for something to haul around in the car or use for your kids- this is a good deal.
For the price I paid for the camera ..., it is well worth the money. I uploaded some shots taken and saved in "good" quality to ... then ordered some 4x6 prints. I was very impressed. Gread image quality. Camera looks durable. Only a few downfalls. The camera uses serial instead of the newer and faster USB, no self-timer, no tripod screw mount, the shutter takes about 2 seconds to actually take the picture after you press the button. Despite its shortcomings, the camera is definatly a keeper!
I recently purchased this for an extended photoshoot. I tested the reader at home, and was able to off-load 10 Gigs off the flash card (5 x 2Gb Scandisk ultra III extreme) before the battery died. Battery indicator is reasonably accurate also really like that fact that even though the manufacture does not recommend it, it gives you the information on what type of battery should be used for replacement. The unit does what it claims, but the download speed of the CF card is a bit slow. I suspect the it is using a 5400 rpm hard drive, but for the price i cannot complain.
I was at a popular computer store buying Promedia 5.1 speakers, and a sound card when I noticed this DVD player on display. I figured with the sound I would have on my PC, that I NEEDED a DVD player, but I didn't want to spend much money to get one.I randomly, without research, picked this one up. I know the company from it's other products, so I figured why not. I was VERY pleased. After I installed it inside, which was not very hard, following the instructions, I booted up my computer, put the disk in, and I was up and running. The first CD and DVD I tired worked perfectly. GREAT Deal for the price if you just havent gotten a DVD player. It's also a pretty fast CD ROM, so you may want to replace your old CD Rom completly, as I did. It worked for me...and heres my PC.Windows ME, 2.0GHZ P4, 700 MB Ram, Geforce3 ti, turtle beach sound card, and Promedia 5.1 speakers.Hopefully it works just as good for you.Good luck and take care.
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 recently purchased a Handspring Visor Deluxe and fell in love with it as soon as I took ot out of the box. The HotSync program is perfect for the synchronization. My friends have Palms but I love the Visor because of the Springboard Expantion Slot. I have yet to purchase a module, but I am looking into one. This is a MUST HAVE for students! I recomend this to anyone who can afford it! It's affordable, and it has a HUGE 8megs for all your needs.Don't get a Palm or a Pocket PC, Get a Visor Deluxe!
When I was younger I used to sell portable electronics, including headphones. We sold another brand of headphones for $60 and another for $120 and at the time, I just couldn't believe people would pay that much no matter how good they sound.Ten years later and I'm all growns up and have more disposable income. I also work out at the gym a lot and the $10-20 pairs just were cutting it for a variety of reasons.Enter the Shure headphones. Everyone seemed to rave about them, so I bought a pair and instantly fell in love with them. Being older and wiser, I averaged the cost of the headphones across a year of every-day use and then you're talking pennies a day for vast improvement over $20 pair.Plus, for my ears, they fit comfortably, the wires stay out of the way and they block out a great deal of outside noise, but not all of it (which is good because I don't want to get too lost in the music).I eventually upgraded to a $250 dollar pair of Shure headphones. They did sound better, but just weren't as comfortable. Now, I'm just happy with the $60 pair and I own a few of them.The fitting I think is the biggest issue, but most people should just run through all the different (at least six different shapes/materials) and use each one for a day or workout session and one will fit better than the rest. Then, I think over time most will become accustom to having these IN your ears.Recommended!
I learned long ago, after market printer parts can eat up all the money savings by wasting my time getting them to work. I always buy OEM parts because they work...period. No muss, no fuss. Time spent trouble shooting is time not spent making money.Hopefully, this is my last one. We just bought a new Ricoh printer and its consumables are FAR less expensive
The Garmin M5 pda is not listed in the SocketS compatibilty chart, but I was able to hook up to my wireless home system with no problem (2Wire SBC DSL). FYI, the Garmin runs Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC operating system.
We use these at remote mountain top locations with additional battery packs attached. So far we have been more than pleased with the performance.
i got this dvd player right before a long car ride. i was amazed at the picture and the sound was alright. if there was any noise besides the dvd player you preety much couldn't hear it. every once in a while it wouldn't work but most of the time you just had to make sure the disc was in properly and turn it off and on and it would be fine. the size was not bad at all 7" is a big enough screen it was very clear. it was very dim in the sunlight though. the remote was very convienent although you couldn't control the volume for it. all in all it was smooth sailing fof the first year but then on the left hinge there was a piece coming off that had to be super glued back in place. the hinge made cracking noises whenever i opened it from there on out. another year later i was watching a movie in the car with the adapter and the screen blacked out. the volume still works fine for using as a cd player and plugging into your tv as a regular dvd player but the screen was black no matter what. i wouldn't recommend this dvd player to anyone who wants good quality.
piece of junk would not work. second monster product purchased for ipod touch and nano that would not receive a signal or scan up or down very disappointed.
I ordered the 1 GB because 2 GB was already installed in my Lenovo T61, and Win XP can only use max 3 GB. [Check your configuration before ordering! I had one 2GB chip installed, so one RAM bay was open -- 1 GB was the max I could use}. Easily installed following Lenovo directions / videos online. So far, after 1 week, the RAM looks stable and effective. Not a huge improvement in speed, but it's good to know that XP will choke less often now when I run multiple apps and browser windows.
This is your average sized mouse pad, not too big, but not too small. For me it's the perfect size. I bought the blue one, and was surprised to see how good the dark blue color looked along with my laptop. The thing I like the most about this mouse pad is the rubber surface it has on the bottom. It really grips onto the desk's surface and doesn't allow the pad to slip. This pad is not stiff, it is made out of a flexible material.I'm not sure about the antimicrobial characteristics it says it has, but still overall a good mouse pad.
these fall out of your ears when you sweat a lot like I do when running i have tried all the different combinations of the ear thingys and they just dont stay in
I got to the Amazon.com site through a direct link from SimpleTech's website. The Amazon.com site does not provide any technical info on the module--and the great price is due to the fact that it is not the RAMBUS module you think you're getting, but an SDRAM module that is NOT compatible with the Gateway 700se/1.8-2.0mhz.I have just sent the module back to Amazon.com, requesting a refund. Their top-notch customer service usually comes through with snafus like this...
I ordered this stand for my iPad 4th Gen 64gb wifi/4g and it Does the job!! and the Price was right! I'm Not paying Apple 50.00 or more for a stand when I don't need to!!
I broke a wheel when i jammed my previous wheeled back pack into my car. The backpack has served me well for 2 years of my doctoral program. I searched for replacements and found good reviews for this Jansport. It will serve the purpose for the last year of my program but am disappointed in the laptop compartment. I can't fit my laptop in the correct compartment and ONLY that compartment is padded. So I don't feel my computer is nearly as protected. I have a padded case I use with the backpack and think that will help. otherwise the wheels seem sturdy and the bag seems like it will work just fine.
A nice addition for my Palm TX, so I'm buying another. 2GB for less than $30. What else is there to say?
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.
I use this on a 2009 Mac Pro. It did not always, but now leaves a green color cast when used as directed. That is an issue I have repeatedly seen in online discussions about the product. To make matters worse, the company does not reply to emails about the product. I've had the item for a number of years, so I don't expect a replacement or refund, but I do expect a reply from support. I have learned to stop making purchases from companies that ignore their customers. Goodbye, Pantone.
I finally got my tv out and going. I just love it. I have it in the bedroom. I turn it on while I'm getting ready for work and watch "Good Morning America".
I absolutely love this appliance! It is so handy. It can save you money by shredding carrots and cheese. It is so simple to use and to take apart for cleaning.
Stay FAR FAR away from this printer. I brought two of these printers and although the quality of the prints was just fine the same errors codes come up again & again & again (on both printers).I wrote Lexmark & never received a response. The printers are now just paper weights & I moved on to Epson.
I agree with one of the other reviews, this appears to have a nice blue back light; however, it doesn't. Don't buy this piece of junk!!!!!!
I bought this USB to connect a computer to a project. Tried many, many times to get it to work, it never worked. Substituting with a shorter USB cable and the shorter cable worked just fine. So the conclusion is that this cable was DOA. I decided not to return it because it was cheap enough to count as loss.
Good product and exactly as advertised. Use it to control my TV, receiver, amplifier and Blue Ray. Works very well.
Everyone has begun asking if I got a new camera. The picture clarity and print speed is outstanding. making photos from slides and negatives is painless. easy. Smart set up. Intuitive functions. I love it. It could be a little smaller. Short of its size, I couldn't ask for a better machine. Great price. Great all-in-one unit.
We love this camera! We took it with us to Europe. If fit easily in to a small carry bag and was so easy to use. Just turn on and start filming! Putting the flims on your computer couldn't be easier! No wires, just plug it into the USB port and transfer over. The camera comes with everything you'll need, including all the software for your computer. Deffinately recommended for people with kids and those people who aren't very good with technology because it's so easy.
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.
I bought this unit about two years ago, and I've finally had it. Aside from the very rare lockup when in random mode, it worked well for about a year. After that, it would periodically pull the same trick, with growing frequency - play a few tracks in full random mode, then just forget what to do - devolving into a series of useless clicks and refuse to do anything at all until shut down for a few minutes then restarted. I was convinced that my laser had gotten out of alignment somehow, and had just about resigned myself to spending the 80-100 dollars to getting it fixed, when I decided to jump on here and check to see if others have had similar problems. I'm glad I did. I just ordered a Sony unit through Amazon for not all that much more than I would have spent "repairing" my HK unit.Having been a long time owner of HK equipment, I still think they make superior sounding audio products, but if they don't work, what's the point?
this item is very goood. very helpful. very cheap. just what you're looking for. u just plug it in and it works perfectly. i used it to connect my speakers to the ps3.
The First Alert WX-167 is a thoughtfully designed Public Alert receiver that offers a lot of features at a reasonable price.Like all SAME receivers, the WX-167 allows you to filter alerts by state and county... a significant improvement over old style weather radios. However, this radio can be further configured to sound alerts for only the events that are important to you.Things I really like about this receiver:* Excellent custom alert filtering* Super easy programming via the radio's function knob.* Five alerting options (i.e. - voice/message, siren/message, voice/event, siren/event, or silent).* Good reception and sound quality.* 24-hour battery backup in case of power failure.* A lit display that tilts for easy viewing at any angle.* Jacks for adding an external antenna and/or alerting device.* PC port, which allows additional alerts to be added (at the factory) should more become available.* Decent chassis design and simple button layout* A well-written user manual.A few nitpicks:* The radio sounds an alarm if it hasn't received a SAME message (real or test) for 10 days. IMO, blinking lights and a scrolling text message would have been sufficient for this kind of "alert".* Alerts are completely removed from memory after they expire. Many other receivers keep the last 10 or so expired alerts in memory, which can be used to verify that the radio is actually receiving NWS data.* Backup power is supplied by 5 AA batteries, which means you'll need to keep a few extra on hand if you normally buy AA's by the 4-pack.* 90-day warranty. (Many competitors offer a full one-year warranty.)All in all, I am very pleased with the features, performance, and reliability of this receiver and would recommend it to others.
This was very easy to set up. It works well. In about a minute you can be up and running.
Thanks for filling my order in such a timely manner with a perfect new product. The Panasonic Transcriber is becoming hard to find in retail stores as well as being more expensive when I do find them. Thanks for your professional service!
Very good earbuds, considering the small price. Sounds excellent in everything except rock; a guitar sounds really loud and scratchy. I consider the case that comes with these to be useless. Overall a very good product.
bought it on March 2011reach 200/500GB now (February 2012)problems:-read/write speed drops pretty badly-have hard time installing or downloading anything large-computer crash several times with blue screen saying hard disk problemfor the price I paid, half dead is acceptable since it haven't lose any data yethowever, it will be nice if it last at least 3 years...
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!!!!
I purchased this case for my Canon A530 camera. I find that it does a great job of being light,durable,and compact. It keeps the camera clean and scratch free. However I wish the case had a better carrying capacity. I would have liked a bit more space for spare batteries and chips. I use different ones for different pictures or video. Batteries do tend to give out after a long day shooting and convient extras would be handy.The case has beltloops but not a good shoulder strap for times when a belt is not worn. That can be a bit akward. Otherwise this case is a good protector of my camera and fits it well.
I order this set of inks and you just about have to have a magnify glass to read it. I was wondering why the ink was not working and when I read it they want you to open the air port on the top where the tape is and the refill was done for it to work it was like it would make the ink dry quicker but they gave you enough ink to last a long while.I gave it good report far as the delivery but not on tracking. the delivery was early
It go's off all the time even when no one call's. When I'm browsing the web and click on anything it go's off and will kick me off-line after it go's off several times. When someone does call they hear a click and think I've hung up on them. Had to tell family and friend's if they hear a click just wait a second.I bought this because I have 3 kids in school and was afraid I'd miss a call if they were sick or hurt.I think I'm gonna just have a phone line installed with a different phone # just for the PC or I'll just go ahead and break down and get a cell phone. When I do this Catch a Call will be thrown out the window.While typing this review it has gone off 6 times and no one is calling me.
My first prime lens was the 50mm 1.8 Mark II, without this lens I would have never dreamed of spending this much on the 50mm f/1.4. The only way I can justify the added cost is the full time manual focus, distance window, USM, 58mm filter thread, and a 1.4 (8 blade) aperture. The 50mm 1.8 is the best lens Canon makes for the price, but if you tend to out grow this lens the only option is the 1.4 solution. I would reccomend 1.8 lens to anyone that wants to have the best image quality for the lowest price, but if you want 'more' this is a great lens to keep where the 50mm 1.8 just felt temporary.The only draw back I can mention with this lens is some chromatic aberation is present under 2.8 with certain extreme lighting conditions.Do not get caught up with all the reviews, buy the 50mm 1.8 and if you need 'more' you can always upgrade later (as I did). The 50mm 1.4 is one of my favorite lenses, and I wouldnt trade it for the world.
This player plays them all! I have already bought 3 of them, and suggested them to everyone I know. The price is great. You will want to get rid of any old players after you use this one.
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.
I decided to get a digital camera to upgrade picture quality from the pictures I take on my disc camcorder for my website. I decided that if I was going to get one that I would get one with high mega pixels to get the best quality pictures that I can get for my money. After taking the camera out for a couple trial runs at some functions I had I found this camera to be a GREAT buy for the money spent. I even like the computer progam that came with the camera. It's very user friendly and shows up very well on my PC when it comes to picture clarity. One of the pictures I took was out on ther ocean on a frinds boat and I could actually see every ripple in the waves in the water. When you click on your photo albums your pictures come out at full screen and the picture clarity was stupendous for them to be so big. They even have a nice slide show to review your photos. Taking photos is very easy too. There is a pre screen that helps you center your pictures before you take the perminant shot. The only flaw that I found is that the camera doesn't have an anti-shake feature to help you stabalize blurs when taking pictures. You may have to retake some pictures if you don't have a steady hand at times. There is a lot more great things that the camera can do and so far I like what I purchased. If you want a good digital camera without spending an arm and a leg this is the camera for you.
I absolutely love this camera. I paid $170 3 years ago and it was a great investment. I have never had any problems with it. The zoom is the best feature about this camera. I've been able to take some awesome pictures of the moon with 1600 speed film. Great camera!
Well what could I say bought this cable for less than 5$(including shipping) and it's worked great with my laptop and up converting DVD player.
We bought a half dozen of these for work, and all have been problem-free. Having both USB 2.0 and Firewire adds flexibility, at least from the Mac end of things - I normally prefer Firewire for bulk transfers, but if I'm doing video it's nice to use USB so the Firewire bus isn't being split between two separate peripherals; and vice-versa.They look nice too.
The room I installed them in is about 20 x 30 feet with an eight and a half foot ceiling. I am using a KLH 525-II center speaker (Amazon/Target)and moved the Yamaha HTIB center speaker to the rear, and the front speakers are a newly bought (also from Amazon) Bic Venturi bookshelf pair. I probably made some sort of audio faux pas by hooking the speakers to a mid-level A/V receiver: the Yamaha RX-V659. Bought a spool of speaker wire (12 gauge) from Lowe's - I avoided buying the Monster cable.I really am surprised by how great these little speakers sound for the price. I listen to a lot of classical music and electronica, and, assuming the Bic Venturis 'warm up' in a few weeks, the listening experience should be even better than it is now. I'm NOT an audiophile, so I can't say anything technical; just that listening to Prince's Sign O'the Times on Tivo and watching Saving Private Ryan on DVD sounds as good as my father's $2000 bose surround set-up.If the Yamaha speakers hold up over time, they've got a fan for life.
Arrived quickly, heavy alum. constructed frame. Easy to assemble and hang. Gives a great picture with my Mitz. HC5500. Would highly recommend to anyone.
I bought this battery for my Panasonic FZ35. It is one of three I own including the OEM battery pack. I can't tell which pack is which except that the OEM pack is a sort of indigo color and the aftermarket ones are black in color. All of the packs charge reliably in the charger and work a long time in the camera. I don't feel that a five star review is really merited for a battery pack, but there is nothing wrong with this one. I'd buy it again if I had a need for another one.
I enjoy my new printer. I have used it for copies, printing & scanner. It works copying film negitivies.
Excellent cable and length for the price, I use it to connect my PS3 to my LCD and the quality of the image is great, I don't know what's the difference with other cables that cost a lot but this does it's job for a fraction of the price! I even played a full blue ray movie on my PS3 and no problem at all so I guess the manufacturer fixed any issue with older cables because this one works like a charm!
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.
After two years of minimal use, my CX5400 has died an early death. Loaded with brand new Epson certified cartridges it failed to print - "clogged printer tubes". Not willing to perform the "surgery" described on the various blogs, I called Epson. They by passed the "troubleshooting" protocal and gave me a deal on another Epson product (CX 6000)and threw in an extra set of ink cartridges because of my dilemma. I trust that the new replacement will be much more reliable than the discontinued CX5400. Stay tuned.
I'm satisfied with this product only because it cost me just about $6, including shipping, and I don't need to use it a lot. The single LED bulb isn't strong enough to cover the full-size keyboard on my Dell Studio laptop. There also isn't any off switch, which means you'll need to unplug and hold onto this while you're watching movies or videos. For a really low price, however, this can get you by in a pinch and you can buy two or three. If you really need to get work done in the dark or dim light, you're probably better off spending $10-$12 for something with more than one bulb.
[[ASIN:B000CKVOOY Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, BlackBerry Play Book]I love this! it does what it does with ease. I have the IPad 2 with front and back covers and this stand holds it perfectly in all positions. You can toss it in your luggage or bag. Don't think twice.
These cables work awesome. I compared them to some so called mid grade ($30)cables bought from a big box retail store and there is no difference in sound or picture quality. if you are suckered into paying a hundred dollars for hdmi cables then you have been robbed.
I purchased 4 of these splitters for a client who wanted to split an HDTV signal from 4 boxes to 8 TV's. I've used powered splitters in the past but this client wanted to go as low budget as possible so I found these and despite the already bad rating I made the purchase. 2 of the splitters worked ok, producing only a small amount of snow on the sets farthest from the box (aprox. 50ft) 1 of them produced an entirely green picture, and the forth did not work at all. I have been installing home theater equipment for over 5 years and have become very good at finding the weak link in a chain, extensive testing was done to be absolutely sure that these splitters were in fact the source of all these issues, and the fact that 4 out of 4 did not work properly leaves me with little confidence that any of these things actually perform up to their designed purpose. You get what you pay for I guess, and I highly recommend you pay for a better (preferably amplified) splitter.
I have my 73' dlp mitsubishi tv on this beautiful stand.This stand is great!Arrived quickly and assembly was easy enough for my buddy and I to complete within a hour or so with a few beers.I always get great comments about how nice it looks and sleek.
You guys that said this thing is stiff weren't kidding. I am using it instead of a boom for interior architectural shots where it's easier to hide a mounted slave and keep the light stand out of view. Yes you can also use it with clamps. I usually only need the light stand to be about a foot out of frame. It's heavy and with aCanon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameraswith a small diffuser like aGary Fong GFLSUHALF Lightsphere Universal (Half Cloud)mounted it stays in place with ease. I'm using aManfrotto 5001B 74-Inch Nano Stand Replaces Manfrotto 001B (Black)and unless the stands legs are under a couch or something it will require the legs to be weighted. Of course that's to be expected with that kind of weight offset from center.
This TV worked beautifully for 16 months. Nice picture. I didn't get an extended warranty since I believed Samsung to have a good track record, no moving parts, etc. However, 4 months after the warranty expired it developed a fixed horizontal line (mostly white) across the screen on all sources. Samsung did nothing but recommend a repair shop. Repair shop said that entire screen would have to be replaced, so not worth the cost to repair. Bottom line is get an extended warranty on expensive electronics. Learned my lesson.
still, they're kind'a easy to misplace, and you don't want to be jacking with them on the road. Get it all a set go-go, before you actually go on your own!!!
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 needed 65 feet of CAT5 cable to reach my spare bedroom for the extra PC - I only had two 35' pieces - problem solved with tis little extra from my toolbag.
What a waste of time and money!! The TomTom customer support is horrible. They loaded European and Canary Islands maps on a GPS unit that was supposed to have maps of the US and Canada. Then, TomTom support said I would have to purchase the maps for an additional $90!Not worth it!! Look at the Garmin Nuvi instead.
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.
I love this! The ease of switching from my headphones to my speakers is amazing. I don't know how I lived without it all these years.
I bought these Sennheiser MX55V earbuds because I liked the sound of the similar MX51's but I wanted something that would be less likely to pop out of my ears and that had inline volume control. It took a couple days of fiddling with various combinations of pads but I was finally able to get these earbuds to fit properly, and with minimal discomfort.Unfortunately, I am VERY disappointed with the sound, particularly with the bass response. The so-called "basswind" system in these and the MX51's appears to consist of an opening in the back side of the buds that helps direct more bass into your ear canal. I can twist the MX51's into a comfortable position that gives decent bass response (with a little boost from the equalizer on my player). However, I cannot find even an uncomfortable position with the MX55V's that gives me any bass. I think the opening is simply poorly positioned, at least for my ears. The package insert correctly warns that the perceived frequency response with earbuds is very sensitive to fit, but these just don't work for me in any configuration.Also, although these "twist-to-fit" earbuds do indeed stay put, if you accidentally yank on the cord (as often happens to me when I absent-mindedly try to get up while still connected to my laptop) it's going to hurt! I no longer view the greater propensity of the MX51's to pop out of my ears as that much of a disadvantage.Another annoyance with the MX55V's is that, with their asymmetrical cords and the more complex shape of their twist-to-fit earbuds, it is almost impossible to retrieve them from their case without getting them ridiculously tangled. And what IS it with Sennheiser and their weird cases?! Of the three Sennheiser portable headphones I own, the folding triangular pouch included with these is the LEAST idiosyncratic case of the bunch. But it's still kind of silly.So I'm going to be sticking with the MX51's when I need earbuds. If you are willing to use a (collapsible) headset, I also HIGHLY recommend the Sennheiser PX-100's.
Finally, been looking for a nice replacement of my 20 inch CRT, this is it, slim and nice, pivot is nice, looking at webpage helps a lot with the portait mode, games runs great on it too, I play Unreal Tournament 2003 on it, very nice. and DivX ;) movies looks damn nice!One more thing, I would like to state is the fact that LCD's are so easy on your eyes that I can now stay on the computer and work all day with out my eyes starting to get sore and start hurting. I had this problem with my CRT and now playing games on the LCD is nice because I can play all night and my eyes don't hurt."
Excellent camera---easy to use and understand. Exceptional pictures. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this camera.
After two and a half years, I'm still satisfied. Of course while it was brand new, it was really something to show off.I did have a significant issue a little after the two year mark, as the hard drive began to show signs of failure. Once I determined that Toshiba would replace it under warranty, I bought a larger and faster Toshiba drive. When the warranty replacement drive arrived (the exact original model) I put it into an external accessory case.It was a little annoying to have to take it halfway apart in order to upgrade the RAM, but I found good instructions online, and it turned out not to be a difficult process.The photo currently on Amazon makes the red mouse appear wireless - it is not.
I bought this to use with a home theatre PC, and it works well from 15 ft.Its a slick looking keyboard. Its very shiny and well built. I just plugged in the USB drive and it worked right out of the box.The only complaint I have with it is the scroll feature is a little hard to use, I can only get it to work about 50% of the time. However there is a page up and page down button that are accessible and almost easier to use anyways.I would highly recommend it as a HTPC keyboard because it looks really nice in the charger cradle off to the side, its not intrusive.
Solid product. Description is accurate. Comfortable on the ears, for hours of listening at a time. Excellent sound detail. Highly recommend for studio use.
I have both this Iomega HDD 20GB portable hard drive and another 20GB drive from Archos, and I recommend that you buy the Iomega. Sure, this Iomega drive is not the fastest, smallest, or cheapest 20GB portable drives out there, but it comes with a driver that simply works.I had so much trouble getting the Archos drive to work, and even to this day, it occasionally drops the annoying BSOD bomb, always at the most inopportune time. The Iomega drive, on the other hand, feels much more solid and actually works beautifully each time. The 4200-RPM spin rate is a bit low, but considering that you'll never get close to the 480-Mbps rated speed of USB 2.0 -- in fact, the max I get is about 1/10 of that! -- the rotational speed is not a bottleneck.Overall, I would recommend an IEEE 1394 portable hard drive because of its real-world higher I/O throughput. But since USB ports are much more common, a USB drive is also more convenient. And in this category, I heartily recommend this Iomega product as well as the 30GB version.Oh, one last thing, on the power issue: on my main desktop, an Acer P3, sometimes I can use the Iomega hard drive without the power cord. Not always, though. In any case, it's also a good idea to carry the AC adapter with you. Same goes for IEEE 1394 external drives.
I design web pages, apps, and icons so I wanted to get something that can calibrate my display so it has relatively true color. I don't need to worry about print output and don't have insanely high standards, I just wanted something to get my display in the ballpark of looking right. I connect my MacBook to an external display at my desk and am always bothered by the disparity between the two displays. It's not significant but enough to be annoying.I used OS X's built-in calibrator in advanced mode but was never happy with the outcome. I'm pretty sensitive to color but end up psyching myself out and over tweaking things. I end up creating two dramatically different profiles one right after the other. Getting the two displays to show the similar color at the same time seems like an impossible task with the built-in tools and my neurotic tweaking.I got fed up and decided that I should buy a hardware calibrator to prove my worth as a designer. I looked at the Spyder and Monkee, both of which seemed capable and received generally positive reviews. I figured I should at least try to save a little cash and give the Huey a shot. The nearest competitor that officially supports dual displays is the Spyder Pro, which is a full $100 more than Huey. (It's worth noting that the Spyder Express reportedly support dual displays on Macs with a little extra effort.) I didn't expect a miracle but thought I'd get a relatively solid product from Pantone given the strength of the brand. I couldn't have been more wrong.I was so excited to get this guy that I paid for next day shipping ($4 with Prime). The hardware is compact and looks better than any of the other calibrators. This is especially important if you plan to keep it on your desk for the ambient light adjustment. At first glance I was pleased with my purchase.I followed the instructions to the letter, cleaning my display before I started. I installed the latest drivers (1.5.1 as of 2012-02-28) from the Pantone site and calibrated both of my displays. The difference was stunning, but not in a good way. The calibrated profile was very green on my 24" LED Apple display. My Macbook Air's built in 13" display had a subtle but noticeable pink hue. The software, though relatively unattractive, is very easy to use but doesn't offer any fine grained adjustment. Honestly I wouldn't want to adjust the profile in the first place. The hardware should create a perfect profile all by itself, the whole point is to remove the possibility of human error. I calibrated the displays a few more times with different levels of ambient light in the room but the outcome was basically the same. This was the case both with and without the continuous ambient light monitoring.It's worth noting that Apple displays lack a contrast setting so this may work better for other displays where the contrast can be adjusted. The first step of the process asks if the rings in a grayscale circle are visible. My display showed the circle correctly without the need for contrast adjustment so I think the preset contrast setting was right on. I searched for information about using Huey with Apple displays and everything I found confirmed that the contrast steps can be ignored as the displays are already configured with the best setting from the factory. I'd like to think I received a defective unit but other reviewers seem to have experienced the same pink and / or green problems.Ultimately I'm really disappointed. I didn't have absurdly high expectations but thought Huey would improve things at least a bit. In fact it made the problem significantly worse than having calibration at all. I certainly got what I paid for with Huey. What a bummer...
got this remote to combine all of my systems, works great and controles my HD Tivo, LCD Tv, Sterio system, and DVD player. easy to program and easy to use
This product works exactly as intended.It takes one LFH-59 (aka DMS-59) and turns it into one VGA and one DVI for dual monitor support. You will still need a standard VGA and DVI cable to hook this up to your monitors.
The quality of sound on this little gadget is amazing! Easy to use, too - just pop in car cassette player, attach to iphone/ipod, turn on and enjoy! At first I thought the directions had to be done in a specific order, but I've turned it on and off in just about every possible way, and it has worked fine. I've had hours and hours of enjoyment listening to the music on my iphone using this gadget, and the sound is as good as the first day.
For four years this baby has been working fine. I'm checking back on reviews and all because I'm building a new system and I'm considering to buy this again. This PSU gave me reliable service for my machine with 2 SCSI, 3 ATA, 5 PCI, etc, etc. It can deliver the power, keep it stable, and work reliably. I love it and would definitely buy it again. I believe back then I paid $20 on ebay for a brand new. The only draw back are the looks, but inside case it doesn't matter. As far as condenser life, I had no problem thus far. As far as fan life, they use a cheap sleeve bearing fans, no big deal, just have to lube when it stops working. I lube all fans anyway every two years, just to keep things smooth.... Definitely, go with this product, if you don't mind lack of bling, it's the best!!
Used it once and think this is a great case for one-night trips. It is not for heavy duty use though, so don't put another heavy bag on top of it, it might bent the collapsiable handle a bit too much.The laptop case inside is perfect, and the front section has useful pockets for misc items.Recommended.
after reading reviews both negative and positive I took a chance and purchased these cameras for parasailing and jetskiing. The camera was soaked but the photos came out well especially since all the photos were taken while moving
I've purchased this light twice, once from Sony and again here. Same experience both times. It stopped working after only a few days. Save your money.
Price per gig is a great value with this drive. I have thrown one in my home PC to store HD video. I cant speak for the longevity but so far so good.
I would have given this 5 stars in a heart beat, but right before writing this review i went to get something off my keyboard and learned that this thing has no protection.. with just my fingernail i permanently ruined my keyboard. This thing catches scratches, makes them look deep and stick out... Total Failure on a keyboards part. now there is no point of having a fancy display stand or anything of the sort!
I have used the same 35mm film camera for 20 years. So now I have decided to dive into the digital camera pool. This was my first digital camera purchase. I researched digital cameras on the internet and decided to get the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. My reasons for getting this camera are:1. No shutter lag - This means that when you press the button to take the picture, the camera takes the picture at that moment. This is a very important issue when taking things that happen all of a sudden. A friend of mine had a little pocket digital camera at spring break...lets just say he was very disipointed with the shutter lag on his camera.2. View finder - Maybe I am so used to my regular 35mm film camera that I just have to have a view finder. A lot of the point and shoot cameras don't have a view finder. You have to use the LCD screen to see what you are looking at. That can be handy if you are holding the camera away from your face to take a picture. But I like to look at what I want to take the picture of and bring the camera up to my eye...done. No trouble finding exactly what you want to shoot. Remember, with the XTi camera, the LCD screen only shows the picture after you take it. You can't use the LCD to view what you want to take.3. The feel - Again, probably from my 35mm camera, but I just love the feel of a regular sized camera in my hand.4. Continuous shooting - This is a fast camera for taking multiple shots in a row. Great for action shots.5. The Price - This is still not a cheap camera, but it is cheaper than most of the others.The things to look out for on this camera are the settings. This camera has lots of settings and buttons. This is a good thing, but if you are not used to cameras, it can be a lot to take in. The only thing I noticed about this camera is on outside photos, if you get a lot of sky in the shot, it can make the rest of your photo a little on the dark side. There are settings to correct for this. So over all, this is a great camera. I am still getting used to all of the settings.
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 this because it was very inexpensive--- and I did not expect much - just something for hotel rooms, etc... but it actually sounds really great! The sound won't rock a party or fill a room- but if you are looking for something to travel with - this is a winner!
I absolutely love this lens. I purchased it to use on portraits. The f stop is amazing with great blurred backgrounds. The images are crystal clear; autofocus is a decent speed. Great all around lens that is affordable. Every photographer needs this lens!
A very reasonably priced gigabit switch with 5 ports -- we use over a dozen of these in our office without any difficulties. Unlike various Netgear units we've had, none of these have failed or had bad ports.Gigabit support seems good, though I've never bothered (or needed) to run any throughput tests.And for being called Green Ethernet, I'm not really sure how many power savings there can be from a little switch like this...though nonetheless it's always positive to hear companies taking this under consideration when designing products.
This Laptop Cooler from Cooler Master is an amazing product. It is EXTREMELY sturdy and is basically indestructable. It is stylish, and really works. The aluminum material absorbs heat quite well. The two fans have great placement.... especially for my laptop (Dell 600m). My computer components used to overheat and my processor would slow down to 600mHz which is intollerable for gaming. So this cooler made my laptop be able to run memory intensive apps (like Quake 4 and Halo). It is just a bit pricey, but it does not slack in performance. But, while the description says the fans are silent, they ARE NOT. They are quieter than my laptop fans though, so I don't notice it too much. The fans have a higher RPM that just about any other laptop cooler. It doesn't work to good if your are using it on your lap; It's more for desks. Also, the surface is curved to allow good exhaustion. Though this might not be the most portable cooler, it really does work.
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 bought this HDMI cable for under $5 in order to connect my laptop and tv and it works great. The price is nearly a steal because the last HDMI cable I bought in a store cost $30. Even after two years of use (purchased in 2010), it still continues to work just as great.Buy this product and save yourself some money.
I had the standard Rollermouse in my home office and it has been extremely helpful with my RSI hands (I have this plus two mice - one for each hand to share the stress - had to learn how to use a mouse with my left hand when I had surgery on the right.)I bought the Pro for my corporate office and especially like the fact that I can do the forward and back with websites from the Rollermouse. So I bought a second one to replace the standard one at the home office.Its alot faster than reaching for a mouse and using the scroll button on the standard mice. Not only is it easier on my hands and wrists but its more efficient. Worth the money.
I am so pleased with this battery, I hated the double a batteries, there always low and this battery holds a charge so long, I bought an extra one just to be safe but have never had to use it.
I ride my bike along a curved mountain road and cannot use earphones with my ipod for obvious security reasons but I still wanted my music with me and this tiny speaker worked perfect for me. The road has little car traffic so most of my ride is very peaceful and quite and I can hear the music loud enough. It's not even necessary to use the highest volume level in my ipod, and I don't recommend it either because the quality of the sound will diminish. This is just what I needed for my bike: small enough to take along and loud enough to enjoy my music. Maybe adding the word "personal" to this speaker will be useful for buyers to understand that this speaker is intended for one person and will not work on large, loud, open spaces with a lot of people around. One of its best features is that it is not loud enough to bother anybody. Not everyone wants to listen to your music anyway.
After reading all the reviews, I purchased the CA 461 in April '09 for my iTouch. I was surprised how compact it was but even more pleasantly surprised by the great sound! It really was an excellent purchase. But then 4 months later, my son pulled it off the shelf and when I tried to play my iTouch again, it didn't work. I tried troubleshooting it and nothing would get the speakers to work again. I was going to order another one but I debated if I should get the iLive which was cheaper and came with a remote. But the iLive reviews were mixed and I just wasn't sure about the quality.Then I realized Cyber Acoustics offers a one-year warranty on the CA 461. So I called them up and was able to get a free replacement shipped to me! I was so thrilled!
This is a good product. But I think it would be good to show picture with the real size because I supposed it was smaller than it really is.
I just got my new switch today. As with all switches, its extremely easy to setup. Any of the 5 ports can act as a Wan port so you do not need to be concerned with which port to plug the internet/router wire.I like the dual lighting system to identify which ports are working at 1000 mbps and which ones are working at 100 mbps.There is no noise and the switch is not hot to the touch like older previous gigabit switches were.Transfer rates seem to be double what I got on FastEthernet. Of course, I am just copying and pasting with Windows Explorer which has a lot of wasteful overhead. Still, I am pleased that I am getting better performance.I did a lot of research before buying this switch. The DLink 2205 doesn't seem to have a history of networking gear dying about the time the warranty is up like netgear and even linksys now, so I hope this one lasts past the warranty period. As networking gear has gotten cheaper and cheaper, so has the life expectancy of the gear.I recommend this unit based on the price and the performance so far.
I bought this Kingston 2GB flash drive in 2008. It came with some sort of backup software that I've never tried. I used it for a couple of years on my laptop for daily automated differential backups using my own software; it (and a companion 1GB version) still works just fine. Features I like:* Sliding cover* Doesn't stick out much* Decent capacity* Fast data transfer* Activity light* Attachment loopWhat I don't like: The cover sticks and requires a bit of finessing (you could just leave it in the open position). The price has risen significantly since my purchase, and I suspect there are better values now.Still, I like the little thing; it's handy.
When we renovated a new house I took over an entry closet next to the living room and turned it into a media closet. All the electronics are racked and the plasma is ten feet away hanging on the wall. All the wires, cables run through the wall down through the basement and into the closet.At first I thought I'd use a RF to IR transmitter and all I can say is the Next Generation units never worked for me at all. After seeing positive reviews on the Microsmith Hotlink I decided to give it a try.I pulled a Cat6 cable from the wall with the tv to the closet, connected the unit ends and bam, worked right out the box, no fuss. Its a great unit. We can sit way back in the adjoining room, point the IR universal remote at the tv and control everything.My wife is delighted so of course I'm happy. Don't wait, buy this unit.
This cable was just what I needed to connect my stereo to my computer's sound card across the room. I've been converting old LPs to digital files, and having a well-built cable probably improved the sound quality considerably. Amazon's price was unbeatable too.
It looks wonderful and sounds great. Perfect for a small room. Phillips is really designing some beautiful products. Great bold use of materials.
These are decent for deployment to a mobile workforce or for employees who are traveling with a laptop, but I've found the battery life to be sub-par.
After reading numerous reviews and magazines, I bought this little jewel. I am a total digital novice. All I did was put the batteries in, turn the camera to 'auto' and snap off 2-3 pics of my dogs. I removed the memory card, inserted into my new Epson 925 Photo Printer, hit a couple buttons (single, glossy 8x10) and 'print'. I got an 8x10 that is incredible! No touch ups, no reading either of the manuals as yet and detail/color you wouldn't believe! I've shown them to various people who have 3 and 4 megapixel cameras and they are astounded also. I compared to a print developed on an HP printer with a 3.3 Sony DSC75 and mine were more detailed, deeper and richer in color. ... I'm hooked.
For the price, I don't think you'll find a better product. Sounds great...gets loud enough to nicely fill a room. Also charges the IPod (well, it charges our two Nano 3Gs), so it's nice to bring on vacation and not need a laptop or other charger for the Ipod.
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 bought the 750Gb version of this drive to run in conjunction with my new iMac 24" Intel and more specifically Time Machine to back everything up.As has been stated earlier this drive comes formatted FAT32 to work with Windows, and unless you buy one from the Apple store you're going to need to reformat it to work with Apple.It's pretty easy...just follow the following instructions:1) Plug in the drive and power it up2) Open "Disk Utility" located in your Applications > Utilities directory.3) Select the drive in the sidebar on the left hand side (Select the higher of the two icons)4) Click on the "Partition" tab on the right hand side5) Under Volume Scheme select the drop down tab where it says "Current" and change to "1 Partition".6) Click on Options at the bottom and select the "GUID Partition Table" radio button7) Under Format on the menu select "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)8) Click Apply at the bottom and you should be all done.9) Once it's finished formatting unplug the drive from the firewire or USB port and then plug it in again at which point you will be offered a dialog box asking if you want to use the drive for Time Machine...and that's it.The reviews above where people give it one star because they can't be bothered to spend 5 minutes googling these instructions on the web are pretty poor. I find the data transfer rate on FW800 VERY fast, and the drive has worked faultlessly to date.
This is a very good value as most HDMI cables cost $35 in the stores. It worked fine for a computer to TV connection.
Works quite well, although not powerful enough to run my 3.5" drive. All other peripherals work with it just fine.
Affordable discs that record with all of the quality their higher priced counterparts do. The record speed may not be quite as fast as certain higher priced items but is respectably fast none the less. The quality of the audio/video is unsurpassed even after having re-written them six or so times. "Very happy with these!" I've yet to see a player they will not run well on either. For the price the 15-pack is worth checking out.
so far I have good experience with MSI products, I installed 2 Cards 1 AGP Titanium Series TI4200 and 1 PCI TV@nyware, I also have 1 MSI Motherboard and never have any problems, I heard so many bad thing about PNY, I just recommend MSI Electronic Products
I ordered directly from APC and am glad I did so rather than using another company. (The APC battery provided in the product I originally purchased lasted 5 years--2 years longer than manufacturer's estimate!)This replacement battery arrived promptly on time, was quite easy to install into the back up unit housing, and appears to be performing as specified. I was hesitant after reading many reviews about alarm tones sounding that could not be disengaged, but I have had none of these problems with the RBC35 cartridge model either during or after the installation.
I bought this bag for my boyfriend. He was looking for a sturdy backpack that he could not only carry his laptop, but all his work supplies and paperwork. He loves this bag. He loves all the different compartments where he can easily organize all his stuff. This was a great buy.
We bought the Magellan 3000T in December 2006 and have had nothing but problems with both the product and Magellan's customer service. The problems we've had are major. First, the windshield mount broke within weeks of purchase, and we had to ship the broken old one and get a redesigned replacement. Later, the device began giving faulty directions. Not minor problems, but major errors that were not only annoying but actually dangerous. Distances were off by hundreds of miles, directions were wildly erroneous, etc.Even more problematic is the horrible customer service. I've spent hours speaking with service representatives who switched me from number to number. First they recommended updating the software, even though the product is only a few months old. Second, they want us to ship it to them for repair. I was shuttled from rep to rep (all based in India)trying to find someone who would tell me how to return this clearly defective product. They seem to have a deliberate policy to frustrate people from returning defective units. I am beyond irritated. I am furious.Do not buy from a company that does not support its product!Update: After a few months and many hours of my time, I managed to reach a more helpful Magellan customer service person on the West coast. Although he made me jump through a number of hoops, he eventually shipped me out a replacement Maestro 3140 unit. So far this has worked well. If you must buy Magellan, I would recommend buying from a store that accepts returns so as to avoid Magellan's horrible customer service.
Good transaction. ARrived quickly. The item is great, except for the software for loading the pictures. It was labor intensive to use.
These headphones are completely useless for watching movies or listening to any kind of music with dynamics. I understand having the transmitter cut out when there is no signal at all, but to design it to cut out just because the audio is moderately quiet is the act of an imbecile.I will never buy any model of RCA wireless headphones again.
I have a SOHO that uses a wired 10/100 switched network. Already part of this network is a Linksys single port Cable / DSL Router. When it came time to make the jump to wireless, the WAP54G seemed the logical choice, as I would not have to reconfigure anything on my existing network. For my initial conversions, I was converting a desktop PC and an older laptop. For this review, I'll be discussing at the WUSB54G. Look for reviews on all these items posted separately.I decided on the WUSB54G because I did not have any available internal slots. This computer may be replaced in a year or two, and unplugging the network card from a USB port seemed a lot more attractive than opening the case. Actually, the installation is almost a simple as plugging the adapter into an available USB port.My initial installation was using Version 2.0 of the installation software. The significance of that will be explained later. Regardless of your version of Windows, I suggest installing the software first. This will eliminate any potential problems in the installation process. Make sure you know your network name and WEP Key. You will need to supply that information during installation or you will not be able to connect right away. If you don't have the key handy, it can be input later, but it is not as convenient.The Wizard does a good job of walking you through each step. Once done, you will need to reboot. Don't disconnect from the wired network just yet. Wait until the next phase is completed. On boot, you computer should detect the new hardware and install the correct drivers for it. The next step could take a while, so be patient. Your new wireless network card will search for a signal, an access point, and you should be prompted when a network is found. If more than one network is detected, a distinct possibility with the proliferation of wireless networks, you will quickly realize the advantages of naming you network something other that the default and of applying a WEP Key to your network.The initial connection took about two minutes, but seemed a lot longer! You will see an icon on the Bottom Right of the Task Bar indicating you are connected. I do one final check by opening a command prompt and using the command "ipconfig /all" to show all my adapters. If there's a difference in IP addressing ranges, reboot one more time. If both the wired and wireless connections show IP address in the same range, you're ready to unplug the wired connection. Now try opening your web browser. If you can surf, you're all done.My experience with this installation was very positive. The wizard was friendly, the physical installation could not have been easier, I had all the information on hand I needed and I was wireless after the first reboot. I'm using this adapter with a G network and I'm getting the full throughput.One final note: this installation went so smoothly I got another adapter from a local dealer that had a price too good to pass up. When I got home, however, I noticed a small sticker that said this was for Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. I then noticed the serial number and installation software said version 1.0. Hmmm... this was going on a Windows 98SE machine. The hardware specs looked identical, from what I could determine from the box, so I tried an experiment and used the version 2.0 software. It worked just fine. BEWARE: this is not an endorsement that this will work in every case nor should you conclude there is no difference between versions. I strongly suggest you try to get the latest version hardware and software for optimal performance.
i bought the speakers before looking at the reveiws and was scared to death that i too would have to return them. instead i do agree, they are very good for the price i paid for them. people need to know a little about wireless to get full benifit out of the speaker. it does a very good job and all the back yard can now have enjoyable muisic. i have four and all work very well. we set up some on the next door nieghbor lot about 150 feet away and it almost seems to work better that far away.
I've bought several of these recently, and many Western Digital drives over the years. I have yet to have a WD drive die on me.This one is fast, quiet and cool. A perfect upgrade for my Parents' PC. I also like how Western Digital plainly prints the capacity and other important info on the label in bigger font then other brands.Mine came well packed in a nice frustration free box in a box. air bags took up the empty space.
I absolutely recommend this book; it is a beautifully written love story. Something else that gets high marks is the author, Kirk Martin. When I finished the book, I took advantage of the offer to purchase a signed copy of his new book, The gravel drive, from the website listed at the back of the book. The next day I received a personal e-mail thank-you from Kirk, and he engaged me in conversation about the book. I was impressed by his warmth and sincerity, and was quite pleased to have received a personal e-mail from him. He seems as warm and genuine as the characters in his book. For me, Shade of the Maple was a double treat, reading the book and getting to know the author!
I can see why this product had a 1-year warranty. I bought it in February '07, it worked great for a while, then started to fail in March-April '08, and by June '08 is completely dead. If you're going to buy a WD drive, get one with a 3- or 5-year warranty. Or buy a different brand.
Works as expected; can't really tell the difference between this one and the one that came with the iPhone5 so that's good right?
If you go to the link above for the dvd+r memorex 25 pack spindle, they only cost $29. Therefore, if you buy two 25 packs, you'll get 50 dvd+r disks for about $60 while you'll have to pay $69 for the actual 50 pack. (Also, both are applicable for the supersaver shipping).Hope that helps some people. Good Luck with your burnin'
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.
This works just a described and is a great addition for my gym workouts! If your hips are bigger than 36&#34; get the belt extender.
This lens is now my main one. The images are sharp and clear, the colors more rich. The quality jump between this and the standard 18-35mm that came with my nikon was huge. If you're looking for a 50mm for your Nikon you can't go wrong here. With the price, it's a steal.
LCD has exceptional precise, sharp, bright picture and very true color. Great surround sound feature from the internal speakers. Very easy to setup first time with Cox HD-DVR unit and HDMI cable. Great value for the price. Best picture of any TV I have seen for the size. Excellent 23" slimline styling makes it great for a bedroom or study. Very pleased with my purchase and would recommend it highly. So spoiled after watching it, I hardly watch my older 57" rear screen HDTV.
Very reasonably priced for such a great item. Easy to focus, crisp, clear magnification. Very pleased.
These headphones have great sound for the price and are very comfortable provided that you take the time to properly fit them to your ear. Great for running a working out or any other high intensity events.
I've been using it for a month now, and have scanned 1500 slides, and probably 300 negatives. I love the "film area" option. I scanned some 4x6 positives and negatives. The quality of everything I have scanned is top notch.The one drawback is the lack of flexibility when using the 35 mm slide and negative holders. I have non 35 mm slides that fit in the holder, but the scanner is looking for rectangular landscape images, and anything else comes out the same. Tried working around this with the software, but was unsuccessful. Maybe it can be done, but the lack of being able to do it simply is a drawback. The good thing is that these odd slides can be put right down on the flatbed and done easily. For that reason I won't take anything off my rating. All the good points easily outweigh this drawback.I've re-scanned 45 year old slides and negatives, and found things I never knew were in the pictures. Being able to put 12 slides in the holder, set the scan for 3000 dpi, and come back 12 minutes later to perfect results sure is awesome.
I bought this as a back-up battery for my Canon SD-450. I can't tell the difference between it and the actual Canon battery when it's in use.
I had an old RadioShack 900Mhz Cordless Headset Phone that started to develop problems with the Headset wiring, so I purchased the CT12 even though there was some complaints about Wireless drops. Most said that this could be avoided by moving the channel that my AP, a LinkSys, broadcasts on. Well I have tried both channel 1 & 11 and this phone still causes intermittent drops. Worse than that, I was receiving way too much static unless you were real close to the base.Consequently, I returned the CT12, which was painless with Amazon, and have since started looking for a used CT10 (900 Mhz). Perhaps I just had a bad unit, but this didn't work for me.
Like most people submitting reviews about the DVDR-80 from Philips on this site, I was a sucker and bought this lemon a few years ago. Also like everyone else, my recorder failed and I spent hours dealing with Philips (and getting nowhere). I downloaded the Firmware revisions and installed them according to the instructions, and even tried using the rest procedure to get back to the "Factory" status.... all failed.After letting the recorder "rest" in it's original packaging for a full year, I tried to use it again last night. It was a "Hail, Mary" plan with the hope that it would forget all the bad words I said to it, and might start working properly again. HA !This morning I figured out how to resolve the problems I've experienced over the past 4 or 5 years with this device, and managed to reduce my stress levels in the process. I packaged the recorder in it's original box, taking the time to coil up the power cord and wrap everything up in the protective foam and wrappers, then chucked the whole damn thing into a dumpster.It wasn't a GREAT bargain, but I did get a nifty set of RCA plug A/V cables for $500.00. Thank you Philips, for all of your advanced technology and outstanding customer support... I hope you enjoy my money, because that's the last you'll EVER get from me. My $125.00 Panasonic DVD recorder has been running for 4 years now without a single glitch. Maybe the folks at Philips should invest in a Panasonic DVDR, just to see what a quality product is suppose to look and act like after the warranty expires.
I have returned this player because it DOESN'T play all regions!It plays DVDs that are marked 1 & all. I'm not sure how another person says he played 2 and 4 also. I tried that and I got a message "Wrong Region".Other that that it seems like a decent little play. Cheap feeling but what can you expect for abot $70.
I have a MacBook Pro, and connected this router to a cable modem. It was an absolute breeze to set up, I skipped the install CD completely and just followed the 7 steps in the booklet. Took me about 7 minutes and it was ready to go. I have no problem streaming video and downloading large files over it. Great product.
My experience with this product has been lousy. Lousy reception in the gym, lousy headphones that broke too easily, lousy armband that, at its largest setting, was still too tight on my arm--leaving its impression for hours afterward. Stay away from this one.
The mount for my Nuvi broke and I wanted the exact replacement. This is the exact OEM replacement. Note that the 12 volt adapter does not receive traffic information, which is ok for me since I just wanted to have the extra power adapter just in case.
i couldn't have asked for more. this does exactly what i wanted it to do and it's cheaper than buying the official one. i have an Olympus SP-565 UZ and needed the C-7AU.
I would do business with Cables to Go again. Their product was perfect. They shipped timely and it was received in perfect condition. The price was the lowest on the Internet. What more could you ask for?
I've previously used theLantronix UDS-10, which is now discontinued and more expensive. Since the UDS-10s I've purchased in the past all worked 24/7/365 for years without a problem (there are no moving parts and little to wear out) and I had another device with only an RS-232 port for connectivity, it was an easy decision to go for the newer model which has 100BaseT connectivity.This newer model works as expected - solidly. The web interface is intuitive and well-designed. There is a telnet interface, but I haven't needed to use it. The documentation is well-written and extensive, with probably every technical detail covered that most people will ever need. For such a relatively simple device, it's great to see a company put so much thought and effort into describing the features and how to configure them. Firmware is also upgradeable if necessary.This does what it is supposed to do, and does it well. Highly recommended.
I was hoping for at least decent sound quality but this adapter does not sound very good. I tried my MP3 player in a bookshelf stereo and it sounded great using the Aux input but when I used this adapter, the sound quality was not very good. The volume level was great but you're going to need a tin ear to find it acceptable for quality. I tried this adapter in a older portable stereo and a high end Kenwood cassette player and same problem, lousy sound. Granted this is a very cheap and poor method of connecting an MP3 player to a stereo of any kind but I was hoping for at least listenable sound. After a few minutes of listening to different types of music and trying all the equalization settings on the MP3, I gave up on it and tossed it in the trash. However, this might be very good for listening to voice recordings such as books or similar.
I got the Wireless Kit...I was able to setup a wireless network in about an hour.The Access Point (AP) was recognized by the wireless adapters very quickly and easily. I have had no problems in my home with this product except for the initial configuration. It took some extra time I wasn't counting on but I was able to resolve my problem with the fine documentation provided.I recommend this product to anyone who is like me and doesn't want to run wires.
this thing does the job, i tried all the other boosters, the motorola, rocket fish, rca...this one does the job, and its only $10 dollars and less...good value and does the job..
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.
You can't get it any cheaper and it does the job. Excellent transmission of image and sound. Get it now.
Been working well for over a year. No problems and seems to be good quality (though being Gold plated really doesn't help anything). This fits a monitor that has a dvi connector and a computer that a hdmi. Simply insert the adapter into the HDMI port of the computer and the DVI cable to the monitor and the adapter.
I have the same problem as Gary up there. It worked fine for about 3 or 4 months and now it gets stuck and I have to press fast forward to get it going again. Sometimes it gets stuck in the Menu mode and I have to stop it all together. I've cleaned it and it still messes up. Unfortunately Im stationed overseas and don't even have a Pioneer Repair shop to take it too. I would defintely pass on this DVD player.
I purchased the scanner new. After installation I could make 2 scans and then the scanner (or software) would lock up and my coputer could not find it. I sent emails to tech support and followed all their instructions and the result was always the same. They then sent an email saying to call tech support. I called (a toll call, not an 800 #) and it took 10 min b4 someone answered and said I needed to be xferred to the advanced consulting group. After being xferred I was on hold for 1 hour b4 I gave up. The only thing worse than this scanner is their custtomer support. It seems to me that support of a new purchase should have 800 service. I wouldn't recommend another Microtek product to my worst enemy!
Love love LOVE this thing!!! Had tried a series of other ways to listen to my iPhone 4. Bad interference across the board. Not a single issue with this after 2 weeks. Also, speedy delivery and good customer service. Best purchase I've made in a long time.
I bought the armband when I got my mini ipod. However, the belt clip that comes with the iPod is perfect to clip to my shorts while jogging. You don't need this large, clunky armband!
I obsessed over this purchase day after day after day. I had a budget of $2 grand eventually narrowed it down to this item along with two other 1080p LCDs: 1) The Sharp Aquos LC42D62U 1080p LCD and 2) The Sony KDL 40V2500 1080p LCD. (As I side note, I quickly eliminated Plasma because of durability questions and DLP because the extended viewing angle is a joke)When doing my in-person shopping I quickly eliminated the Sony because it appears they have dumped all of their efforts into the XBR (and believe me it shows). The picture clarity and deep black definition just did not compare to the other two.The Aquos was decent as well, but when viewing a nature show with high contrast side-by-side with the LNS4096D, it wasn't even a contest.The XBR is the most beautiful TV I've ever seen for less than $5-grand. However, in my opinion it is not worth the extra $1,000 over the LNS.I also live in a long narrow aparment which is difficult to arrange. Regardless, this TV is practical and sleek enough that it looks amazing, even on a modest TV stand.On a scale of 1-10, the stock sound is about a 6. Serviceable without a supplemental sound system, but not fantastic.HDMI cables are a MUST!!! The component view will look pixelated. Standard definition varies from show to show.I was so satisfied with this TV after having it for an hour that I actually went up and hugged it. Not joking, not embarrassed...I hugged my TV. It's an amazing purchase, and one that I am extremely happy with!!!
It happens sometimes I suppose but these discs had a defective recording layer when manufactured.
I just bought it two weeks ago. I found it's ok for me. I don't have a high quality speaker, so that I can't tell how good it is. It works fine for me. No noise. The most important thing is that it's cheap. Very quick delivery. Nice package. I don't have any reason to give it 4 star.
Could anyone tell me if the date imprinting is on the front or on the back of the photos? Thanks so much.
These headphones has strong mids and highs (a bit noisy to me anyway) and are very low in bass. Overall impression of sound is very unbalanced. You have to push the phones agains the ear enough to get the sound quality one level up, but... The phones looks very nice and stylish, also comfort is better than expected. But the overall sound quality is not equal to my old Koss PortaPro I wanted to replace. I'm staying with PortaPro in the end :(
I've had this backpack for a little over a year now. It was good for most of that time but a little over two weeks ago, when I was zipping up the main pocket (that contains the laptop), the rubber tab you use to pull the zipper closed broke off. I was a little upset but since there were two zippers I didn't worry about it. Then, the next time I opened the bag with the second zipper, the second tab broke off as well! Now I'm stuck fighting the zippers to open and close them on the most used compartment of the bag.Another problem with the backpack is the reflective material the white stripes are made of. After about 6 months of use the material started flaking and falling off. Now, it's nearly gone from around the main compartment. All that's left is a little bit on the bottom of each side. It isn't really a big deal but worth mentioning.I carry about 15 pounds worth of stuff in this bag, my PC tool kit and laptop. Other than that I have a few cables.This is my first laptop backpack. I own a regular backpack that I've had for 6 years that I paid 20 bucks for that is more durable than this one.At first I thought it was a good backpack and would've given it 4-5 stars but I expected more out of it.
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.
The cartrige worked great and it arrived far faster than I had expected. I am very satisfied.
I bought this product mainly for the price, so I guess I should not be surprised by the quality it turns out. No matter where I set the lens to, my pictures are always out of focus.
yea this works great but having to pay for a device to accesss the internet when you already have an ISP to pay sucks is billy gates gonna start charging people who use windows powered pcs and laptops a fee for browsing or binging stuff
I received this computer on 12/21/05. The wireless never worked properly, and CD player had trouble reading music disks. Over the last 2 months I have spent over 20 hours on the phone with the HP help desk trying to get the wireless to work. I have received a replacement wireless card and eventually received aproval to return the notebook for repair. The had it for 2 weeks and finally sent it back with out doing anything, and I still have the same problem, it is no different. Today I requested a refund from the service desk for returning the computer because I'm sick of wasting time on it without any progress. The told me a case manager would call me back Monday which I doubt because 5 other times I was told that I would receive a call back and never did. The help desk seems to be staffed by people who use English as a second language and do not appear to be very knowledgable, and hard to understand most of the time. I would never buy an HP Pavilion, even though the computer seems like it would be a nice one, what good is it if I can't get on the internet?
I purchased this item with a new pair of headphones for my wife and I to use with our laptop. The Koss volume control does exactly what it's supposed to and is a handy convenience to adjust volume quickly and easily. I didn't notice any signal degradation as a result of having the volume control plugged in-line with the headphones. If you need a little extra cord length then that would be an added benefit. My wife absolutely loves the convenience but I've concluded I could just as easily live without it.Should you buy it? Just answer three questions and you'll have your final answer. 1) Would you prefer a little extra cord length? 2) In everyday headphone use, do you find yourself frequently adjusting the volume? 3) Do you have the extra cash to burn?My wife answered yes to all three while I answered no. Did we keep it? You know what they say, happy wife, happy life. :)
Purchased this product sometime ago. Wanted to take RAM to the Max with these sticks. Very pleased with the performance.
Good quality.You can trust SanDisk.Low setting hold up to 11000 whilebest holds up to 1100 photos.Bought this for my daughter,who loves takingpictures.
Before our TiVo came, the only reason we had to have a VCR was to tape television shows so they could be screened when we actually have free time or just wanted to veg-out for a while. Having a DVD player for movies and now the TiVo for delayed TV program viewing makes the VCR truly a technological dinosaur IMO.The beauty of TiVo isn't so much the hardware, but the user interface and software that gives what would just be a DVR the "TiVo Experience". Sure, this "experience" costs $13/month but to us, it's worth it. We set up our season passes, give "thumbs up" to shows we like, "thumbs down" to shows we don't like and TiVo does the rest. It captures all the shows we want to watch, stuff we are or might be interested in watching and keeps track of which shows we've already seen, so reruns aren't recorded and HD space wasted. So, whenever we're able to watch TV, our favorite show is on; for example, whether it is an early Saturday morning or late Wednesday evening, we can watch CSI, Law & Order, Survivor or what ever we feel like watching.On top of this functionality is the ability to schedule programs over the internet and watch recorded shows remotely using their TiVoTOGo software (which requires your TiVo to be connected to a broadband internet connection).While TiVo is a great product that puts your TV viewing on *your* schedule it does have a few things that are small drawbacks. I mentioned that it's worth the $13/month charge, but having to pay anything is a negative aspect of the service. I really think $9.99/month (like XM radio) would be even more tolerable and make the service an unbeatable deal. The advertising that works its way into the system (on the TiVo home screen) is also annoying. I'm paying to use the service, why should I have to be subjected to more advertising!? And lastly, the fan noise can be a bit loud on occasion as the unit heats up and tried to cool itself. Really though, these are the only considerable drawbacks.TiVo is one of those "things" that you can't fully appreciate until you have it and once you do, you won't know how you lived without it.
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.
I am going to return this item. I was even inclided to mark the product as defective when choosing the return reasons. This product is really bad at:1) The GPS continues to lose signal. Even if I have updated the GPS firmware accordingly to the company's website. In many open places, it took more than 3-5 minutes to get a satellite fix and then it lost soon.2) I am in New Jersey, however, the address of my doctor can't be found in the map.3) Most amazingly, the car cigratte ligher adaptor cannot be fit into the GPS backpack. After contacting the NAVMAN support, the guy asked me to buy another IPAQ accessary separately. I just wonder, had they tried it before they made this product?4) The customer support of NAVMAN is really bad. I sent email to them and wait for almst a week and couldn't get a response. Calling their phone get me an answer, though the guy was not very patient.Wang
This worthless piece of flyweight plastic failed to perform at all. It was dead right out of the box. Unfortunately 0 stars is not an option. Don't waste your money.
I needed to get a replacement scanner for my home office, and after a thorough search picked the Canon scanner. It was performed all duties in an exemplary manner, and I cannot think of anything that has fallen short of expectations.
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.
This 3M cloth is amazing. I've had a small one for about 20 years, and it still works. I wanted more, so I purchased these larger ones. Fingerprints on my IPad simply disappear... great for any glass surface... and no water needed. Couldn't do without it!
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.
This well-made and low-priced computer repair set doesn't compromise quality for price, and it has every useful tool you'll need for working inside a computer case.
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!
I find for all practical purposes this model of Kensington is very good for the price and wouldrecommend to anyone who wants a mouse that is both practical and inexpensive.
I think it's a really good product, I recieved it as a present in May and use it all the time with the headphones or tapped into external speakers. It comes with computer software: NetMD Simple Burner which allows you to select certain songs from a CD, or the whole CD to burn to the Mini disc and tells you how much time you have available to record. It really helps in the consolidation of CDs. The little display stick scrolls the song titles across the screen (provided you get the song data off the internet).
I've never gone for small before (I lose things), or decorative (seemed frivolous), or anything less than 4gb (too much hassle selecting out all the files you actually need that evening because the entire folder won't fit on your USB stick). But when I happened upon this stick in a store, I took one look at the colored skins and thought "Now THAT would be handy. Maybe when I lend this stick to someone else, I'll get it back." And besides, it was super cheap.Now that I've actually used it, I am amazed. The skins do their job: you get three colors (counting the white one), making it easy to keep track of which stick is which. There's a label for your name and phone number, the kind of AHA! extra that makes you wonder why nobody thought it years ago. Same goes for the blazingly bright light at the tip (much easier to see than the light on the computer drive) that lets you know when the stick is in use.But the pi&egrave;ce de r&eacute;sistance is its size: it actually FITS in the awkwardly-angled, horribly positioned USB port on the front of my computer. It's the first USB stick I've ever had that doesn't require me to crawl around on the floor in the dark behind the computer (or conduct UN-level negotiations with my USB hub and the computer to come to some sort of understanding) to get access to the files on the stick.And I don't have to worry about losing it: it comes with a ring to attach it to a keychain, and a lanyard for those who prefer to wear it around the neck.I am extremely happy. If I don't experience any of the durability issues others have had, I'm going to buy an entire set. Bye-bye long, elegant, professional-looking USB sticks! You've been replaced.
I must say up front that up to this point, I have been very pleased with Epson printers. All have served me well, with a minimum of trouble. For that reason, I have recommended Epson to many people.However this model, the CX6000, is a totally different story. On the positive side, it runs smooth, as quiet as I would expect from an affordable AIO, and has the right combination of features. The color LCD is nice, which really is a plus for direct photo printing. Draft printing is quite fast and definitely will save ink (very pale - but still dark enough to proof-read). All in all, a nice machine.But it has one major issue - which I did not know about when I bought this unit. Incredible ink consumption. To date, I have printed some 25 text documents and 2 photos. All cartridges have been replaced at least once, the cyan twice, and the yellow and magenta already show 50% after just a few pages.Now I understand that you should not run a tank-type printer out of ink, as doing so can do damaged to the print head(s) - so I can understand leaving some ink in the cartridge before you are forced to replace it - but something is wrong here, VERY wrong. Furthermore, if you print black text, the color inks go down like mad. On top of that, when the ink is out - the entire machine halts... you can't even scan.Epson customer service is useless. Period.Thinking back to the Epsons I have owned and received excellent service from, I am shaking my head over this fiasco. Do youself a favor and avoid this model, as I don't expect Epson to make "things right" with this nightmare.
Xbox live has constantly badgered all thier customers/clients with more charges/billing/downloads etc to all thier loyal customers & weve been loyal since the 1st Halo. Now Halo4 Lags,internet play sucks at high speed with boost! Legendary on spartan ops is weak. Maps are ripoffs of H2-3.weapons all suck except beam rifle. weapon tech should increase & get better as games go. Not worse!
I purchased this based on the recommendation from Amazon about what a great add-on this product is. It was great - the one time it worked. Unfortunately, I needed to leave the country (on vacation) so I didn't get a chance to return it the time limit. I'm glad it was less than $10 but I guess I got what I paid for. Maybe I got a reject from the factory because the other customer reviews were good.
I bought these binoculars for my trip to South Africa and they were wonderful for seeing wildlife. They were durable and held up being tossed around for 5 weeks in the field. They were a little heavy, but they worked so well that the little extra weight didn't matter. I highly recommend these binoculars to anyone who wants a good pair of binoculars without having to pay hundreds of dollars.
Unlike an "USB hub" which needs to be recognized/configured by the OS, this acts as a transparent repeater, that is, it boosts electrical signals on the USB cable, without showing up as a device in the USB bus.While you might think that boosting signals in an usb bus is trivial, it is not. There's a chip inside this tiny box that does all the work, and takes power from the same USB bus (no power supply needed).The packaging says that you can "chain up to five of these units for a total cable length of 80 feet". However that might not be even required. I was able to chain ONE usb repeater cable in the MIDDLE of two regular 9-feet (A-A) usb extension cables, and my webcam worked flawlessly, for a total length of 34ft. Without the active USB repeater in the middle, the device wouldn't even be recognized by the PC due to the loss of usb signal at that total cable length.Like I said, very capable device at an affordable price, and totally transparent to the software side (no drivers to install, no "recognition" needed by the OS, you just plug it and works).
I bought this CD player because it didnt take up much space. Complete waste of money. It only plays store bought CDs. Of course you dont learn this anywhere in Pioneer literature. You only find it in Amazon reviews. Also within one year of owning it, the player failed playing store bought CDs. An error code of "U2" would display. Of course there is nothing in the Pioneer literature or on the Pioneer website about this error code.Whatever quality Pioneer used to represent is gone now. Save your money. Buy something else.
I bought these cables to hook up a ps3 to an HDTV. Very good results with very amazing picture results. I would highly recommend these cables for someone looking to save some money without sacrificing quality.
Certainly not a replacement for a 2 megapixel camera, but great to have for those impromptu pictures. Picture quality is fairly good in bright light and fair in low light conditions. I was able to change the AAA battery without loosing any pictures as long as this is done within 15-20 seconds. Very easy to download the 3 FPS videos with the provided software. Worth the price for a fun little camera - much better than the Pen camera I tried.
This is probably one of the best mice I've ever had for my computer. It's a little bit smaller than it's MX counterpart but for my female hands it's the perfect size.I only give this product a 4 out of 5 stars because though it works great for both PC and Mac, I bought this for a Mac and it's not as fully programmable as I expected. I've contacted the Logitech customer support for this and they haven't gotten back to me. For basic functions and a bit more the mouse works great with my Macbook. I just want to be able to customize it as much as it can be customized on a PC.Love the way the transmitter fits in the butt of the mouse. For a travel mouse there is nothing worse than losing that tiny transmitter. Also liking the auto shut-off of the mouse when they transmitter is in, saves the battery life loads because if there's just a power switch I tend to forget to turn it off when I'm stowing it away.
I think that this is a good choice to buy a new machine. The hardware/price is excellent, the most amazing things are the 512 RAM, 15' screen, the 2.0 processor, 3 usb ports and the HD, I think in that order. The machine runs really fast, due to the RAM I think. The low points are: Windows XP preinstalled(as always), no Windows XP CD but Toshiba recovery... so, no posibility to install both OS, and lack of PS2 ports. I removed Windows, so RedHat 9.0 is running... all devices recogniced. Xfree86 really is running fast under this machine.I think that this is the best choice for a &lt;1200$ portable.
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.
I received this battery very quickly after I ordered it. The battery life is great!
I bought this mike to go with my Canon mvx150i whichhas an appalling problem with tape noise beingpicked up by the internal mike.I wanted a compact solution, so I steered away fromthe bulky canon zoom mike.This mike solved my problem beautifully. The qualityof the sound is wonderful and the tape noise is non-existent.And it's small and cute.As the previous reviewer points out:This mike does not work with the smart shoe.And if you forget to turn it on and you have the mikeplugged into your audio in, you get silence.However, I've *never* had the battery cover pop off.And its not a zoom mike. It has a wide and a narrow setting.Not the same thing at all.
My money was refunded back to me as the item was not avbl. So I cant send you a review.
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.
I was able to quickly setup this device, but only with the instruction presented in these reviews. I downgraded the firmware to 2.02.2. I did encounter problems while trying to enable WEP. Once it was enabled on the extender, the link light went red, then I would enable WEP on the router and the link light remained red. Finally I tried the auto configure button after enabling WEP, and it worked. If you are having troubles with WEP, follow the posted procedure with the addition of performing an additional auto configure after WEP has been enabled on both devices.
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.
Thank you Amazon for having everything I need. I have severe arthritis and find it difficult to walk around a store looking for simple items like this coupler. You make my life so much more easier. Thank you again.
... you order it, it arrives in a few days (it's here? Already?), you mount it to the wall, unhook your cable cluster-you-know-what from the myriad splitters you have, connect them to the amplifier, connect up the power connection (yes, it uses 110v, and it uses RG-6 cable as the power cable, which is quite ingenious when you think about it, because they have no idea the distance between your cable connections and the nearest power outlet, so you're not stuck having to get an extension cord and the issues that might cause), and you're done.I ordered this product because I needed to run cable to yet another room and knew one more splitter was going to degrade my performance, and while the cable company would provide me an amp, why pay rent on something you can cheaply own?
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.
It's true - Apple's flair for design (certain models of iMac excepted) comes through again, albeit at a price (but that's always true for Apple).I previously had an old USB Nomad Jukebox, with the drive upgraded to 30GB. My purchase of an iPod was prompted by an attempt to sync the 10GB or so of MP3s I'd ripped into iTunes to it. After 30 minutes, it was about 10% done - then it crashed for no reason. I'd previously ruled out the iPod as having too little capacity. Then along came the 20GB model. Technically speaking, it's still too small - I think I'd need at least 80GB to get my entire CD collection stored at reasonable quality - but the speed of the iPod's Firewire connection makes it so easy to drag music around that, once I get to the point where I've got over 20GB ripped, I can just sync particular playlists, rather than the entire iTunes collection.Syncing is very fast indeed. The collection that caused my Nomad Jukebox to choke transferred in under ten minutes, automatically, the very first time I hooked the iPod to my PC. The only human intervention required in the entire process was to select English as my language when I first switched it on, plug it into a free Firewire socket and accept the default name it gave my iPod (the rather unimaginative &quot;Alan Crawford's iPod&quot;).The menus are easy to navigate (the circular dial for scrolling up and down is great once you grasp the idea of going round and round instead of linearly), the earbuds are comfy (as earbuds go - at home I still use my big honking Sony headphones), you can either charge it via the computer while it's connected or use the separate AC charger, there's a keylock to prevent sudden unexpected bursts of music, and there's a nice little belt holster to keep it in. Oh, and a little inline remote control gizmo that I haven't really had cause to use yet.It's all packaged in that typical Apple style that makes just opening the box an event, the design is attractive (although I believe it's prone to scratches - maybe the holster will reduce that problem).I really can't find anything wrong with it. I think that's a first.For those wondering about the fate of the Nomad Jukebox - the drive went into a miniature Firewire enclosure for my wife's laptop, and the discarded husk is now a rather aerodynamically-poor frisbee.
Its been two years since I purchased it from amazon for like $70 after rebate and am not surprised to see the price is still the same except no rebates any more. well, it deserves 1st place in htpc keyboards. quality is still top notch even after two years of almost everyday htpc use and whoever sees this keyboard at my house WANTS the EXACT same one, once they see the price they start rethinking if they need a keyboard that costs as much as a desktop pc from black friday sales lol. but if you are on the edge on buying this, don't think twice if money is not a factor. The look and feel is extra high quality and battery life is great. I only charge it once every two months, maybe because I don't use it like a computer keyboard, rather used as a htpc controller. A+ job logitech.
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.
Great strobe with a very solid feel. Flawless performance and great battery life that balances well on my D70s and D40x cameras. I also have an SB-800 and the two work perfectly together in Remote mode with the D70s internal flash as the master. I took a series of test shots and progressively changed the output to judge the degree of control available. The SB-600 is capable of 1/3 f-stop output control or better. I highly recommend this strobe and think it should be your first choice over the SB-800 or new (and even more expensive SB-900) unless you have the rare need to have group control over multiple flash units or if your camera's internal strobe cannot act as a remote master. Then the SB-800 is your best bet. Otherwise, save your money and use it to buy other gear.
I have had this player for over two weeks now and it has performed quite well. This is an excellent player for the price. It played some damaged DVDs better than other players I had tried.I am giving this 4 stars due to the quality of the manual. The manual is too terse and not really well laid out.I was also little disappointed that the player is able to show the MP3 files located on a DVD+R but can't play them.
The Logitech Harmony 670 remote ties in our new Samsung 52" TV, DVR, Cable, Radio and Blu-Ray player. So much better than five remotes. It has a sleek design and is asthetically pleasing. Easy to use once it is programmed correctly. The help button is great during the rare times when all items either don't turn on or don't turn off. Highly recommend to anyone of any level of electronics savvy!
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.
This memory stick is wonderful. It allows me to take many more pictures and much faster than I used to be able to. I use my camera much more often now and really enjoy it.
These are too long to fit well resting in the outer ear and too thick to fit in the canal. They're much less comfortable than the earbuds that came with my Sansa MP3 player, and the sound quality isn't as good, either. I'll be replacing mine before they wear out--a first for me!
Lights for both in port and the out ports, uses a standard sized input usb cable, out ports clearly marked and lined up with status lights. Optional power supply is handy if you plug any big power users in otherwise does fine unpowered.Couldn't be easier to use, plug in the cables, watch for the lights to come on and stick it out of the way.The construction quality is very good, sturdy case and everything lines up nicely. I've had a couple in use for over a year now with no issues and just ordered two more.
I purchased this adapter two weeks ago and have had nothing but headaches with it. It appeared to install ok into my Dell desktop. After about one hour of use the adapter would lose the signal from my router. I would reset the adapter and it would find and lock on to the signal from the router. Again after 30 minutes the adapter would lose the signal from the router. I called Belkin service desk, and was walked through a repair procedure. After this the unit worked fine for about 4 hours than lost the signal again from the router. I have two other computers with Linksys adapters, these adapers have never lost the signal from the router!
This is a good product at a low price. We are happy with what we got! We would certainly recommend it.
The headphones work well enough for my 9 year old child. They could have a better quality but hey for only .01 they are awesome.
As many other have already said before me, be sure to read the product description and reviews carefully; THIS IS NOT A CONVERTER. In order for this cable to work, the VGA port you are plugging it into must be capable of receiving an ANALOG component signal. In most cases, this would be a projector or large television. Check your manual to make sure it is capable of this input before ordering!I am using this adapter with my XBOX 360, because it is an older model, and doesn't have HDMI out to connect to myViewSonic PJD5133 SVGA DLP Projector - HDMI, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR, 120Hz/3D Ready, Speaker. By connecting this cable to the component output cable of the XBOX 360, I am able to connect my XBOX 360 to the VGA input port on my projector, and get an excellent high resolution picture! There are no artifacts in the projected image, no ghosting, in fact, no distortions of any kind. HOWEVER, keep in mind that this cable has MALE RCA ends, which means in order to connect it to another cable or output device that has male RCA ends, such as the component output from an XBOX 360, you are going to need RCA female-female couplers, such as these:Female to Female 3-RCA Coupler. In addition, this cable does not carry the audio signal, so if your device is outputting red/white RCA cables for the audio, you are going to need to connect those to the inputs on your TV/Projector/etc or get a cable that will convert the two RCA audio cables into a standard headphone jack, such as this product:6in. Stereo Splitter (3.5mm) Audio Adapter. Make sure this cable has female RCA plugs and a female phono plug, or else you are going to need to purchase more individual couplers.Again, this is a great product and works wonderfully, so long as it is compatible with your devices, so make sure to check your manual before purchasing!
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.
I bought this body suit in red and blue. Nice case, fits perfectly, the openings for speakers/connections/etc. all just fine, bit of a lip to give some protection if Fire is laid face-down, nothing about the case interferes with anything. Adds a nice zip of color around the edge, just enough to be good-looking, not enough to be obtrusive.
I've had this unit a month and it's broken, it ate a disk. OK, that can happen, but the disk killed the player. I've tried emailing Iomega customer support and have not had any results or return email. I'm not sure anyone is reading the customer service email. But Iomega did it again. The 40MB disks are only 38MB. Just like the Zip100 was never 100, but 92MB. I think I've finally learned to not buy anything from Iomega.
I am a wedding photographer and this thing is awesome. The light is soft and flattering. I would be afraid to shoot without it now.
I still have my good old Nikon F2 -- bought new 31 years ago. And I still use it with pleasure. But this is the digital age after all, and after my wonderful 4-star (I loved it, but that toggle switch in the back is its Achille's heel!!) Fuji A340 digital camera bit the dust, I decided to bite the bullet, spend some $$ and get a Nikon digital camera.Based on what I read about it, the D50 was a good choice for me -- I have been exhibiting my photos on an off for years, enjoy being able to switch from Auto to Manual mode, and as an artist and Nikon afficionado, I decided that I'd be comfortable with this camera, and I was NOT wrong!!The 28-80mm Zoom lens gives me what I want -- flexibility and a good depth of field. The camera, lightweight and well-balanced, fits my hand and its ergonomics are stellar -- I can reach every function button with relative ease.The many and versatile functions on this camera are as numerous as the stars in the sky -- I am forever reading the owner's manual, but each time I do, I learn a bit more.My only complaint (and this seems to be a universal one as far as most digital cameras are concerned) is the short but noticeable lag between pressing the shutter and the actual recording of the photo -- fast "action shots" can be comppromised this way, without a good bit of pre-planning, and the recording of spontaneous shots could be missed by a fraction of a second.Carrying an extra memory card as well as an extra,pre-charged battery is a must.The Nikon D50 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 28-80mm f3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor Zoom Lens camera is a pleasure to own and use. I almost feel guilty when I put it away after using it -- it sits next to my F2, and sometimes I want to apologize to my F2 for "ignoring" it.
i like everything about this product except that it doesnt have a function where u can pause in mid-recording if you don't want to record a long period of silence
WOW! This is a great item. Just used mine for the first time, downloaded some books and could not believe how fast this drive made the download run. It was fast, and I mean fast. Great product, good price. Well worth it.
Don't listen to the people that complain that the remote control is too small or useless or that the picture quality is "average" or anything.I do agree, some products might arrive dead or non-working, etc. That's just the luck of the draw. You can't rate a DVD player just because it broke on you. If my DVD had arrived like that, I would have exchanged it and be done with it. However, if it had not performed to my expectations, then I would have given it a bad review.Ok, now that we got that out of the way.The DVD works perfect. It plays ANY format. I was a little concerned the manual doesn't specify this but forget the manual. It plays everything. I got it yesterday and I tested DVD's from England, Germany, Brazil, Singapore and Mexico. All worked. The one thing you might have to do and I did it for mine, is enter the "region free" code. That is no hassle at all.The picture quality is great and I played it on my 50inch Sony Grand Wega and it looks very nice. I mean, if you have a George Lucas complex and you want the video to be VIRTUAL REALITY QUALITY, then you definately need something for that specific purpose.I HIGHLY recommend it if you are a DVD collector and often buy DVD's from all over the world. This is your machine!
Bottom line... If you don't have a computer with three audio outputs(rear speaker, front speaker, sub)I think you are better off looking at something else. If you have three mini-jack audio outputs to plug into, you are all set and have full controll over sound levels on all speakers from your pc/mac/whatever. If you have three sets of rca plugs to hook up to on a stereo or such, you are provided with one mini-jack to rca converter and will need to get two more to connect the rear and sub channels for full audio control from the unit this is hooked up to. This unit itself does not have any control of speaker levels aside from the main volume. You CAN hook this up by just using the green front audio input mini-jack, which provides music to the front speakers but then if you wish to expand the music to the rear and sub, you simply push the "matrix" buttom on the volume control box and then all speakers play. This works, but not all that well. Without independant control of the volume levels of the front/rear/sub you can't really tweak the sound to make the most of what a 5.1 surround system should be. I started by hooking up my ipod/iphone to just the green front speaker mini-jack input and using the "matrix feature to get "surround sound." It's not bad audio when set up like this, but sometimes you can hardly hear the rear speakers. The front, center and sub all sound great set up like this but without a volume control of the rear speakers, you really don't have the control needed to dial in great audio. I am going to be hooking these up to a computer that has the three plugs, and therefor full control of speaker levels, so I am giving it 5 stars for sound quality, appearance, cost, shipping time, and shipping condition. Oh yeah, speaker cable/wire length, it comes with what I feel to be fair lengths but if you want to really spread these out you will need to extend them (the speakers are connected to the back of the sub with rca connectors, so rca extensions will be needed for this. I did extend the two rear speakers for my needs). It's not Bose, but it is a fraction of the cost and it sounds really good!
The product purchased from Amazon.com meets the highest standard of satisfaction. Delivery of goods was on time. Packaging was unbelievable and was of higher standard than even from the original shipment by the manufacturer. Quality is rated top of the list and the price is very competitive. In a sense I am very much satisifed with Amazon's service and I use it all the time to meet my demand for elctronic, computer equipments and accessories.
When I purchased the EVA8000 a year ago, I was horrified at how many bugs there were in the software. But I have to give Netgear kudos for really supporting the device. I have grown to love it now. I am using it with two DNS-323s for 3TB of music, photos, and movies. I have a thousand CDs and 300 movies which can be access from any room in my place at my fingertips. It's the heart of my AV system. My CD and DVD players are gathering dust now.
I purchased this for my 87 years old mother and father and they love using it. It is easy to understand. Great purchase
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!
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!
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.
Purchased this cable to connect PC to HDTV. Works great delivers great picture and sound form PC to Samsung plasma tv.
I want to say we have been researching and doing a lot of looking for about 2 years for a portable dvd, I finally purchased this one, it came with everything that we needed two headphone, bag , car connection, house as well as the cables for the video I guess it may be for like one of the game console if you want to play on it, I have to say I was very impressed I let it charge overnight and the next morning we put it in the car, firt the screen is a good size 7 inches you can watch it from the side without it being dark, the picture is excellent quality very clearand sharp. I loved the headphones we have two children and I didn't want to have to lister to ther movies, we put it in the bag between our seats and it worked great we have a honda crv. it is easy to work the buttons may son is five and was working the controls with ease as well as our four year old. It played through 10 episodes of scooby doo which are 30 minutes long before the battery started to drain,, I thought five hours of straight playing was great I also liked the fact when it did die when I plugged in the car adapter it started right back in the middle of the episode instead of going back to the beginning, I loved that feature, basically I have had it just a few days but we all love and for price it is great, I would highly recommend it people who want something for the money or who is on a budget as we are, it was well worth the money. One thing I did notice it does tend to get warm near the battery but I don't know if that is normal for all portables or not,I hope this will help we recommend it , great value for all you get.
Worked fine once I had installed the manufacture's driver. The installed for it automatically by windows just led a bunch of problems.
I bought this stand to use with my Nook when I'm eating lunch at my desk and want to read. It's a little bit bulky if you wanted to carry it around but it's great to leave in my desk drawer and use when needed. It's adjustable every which way you could imagine. It works well. Very sturdy with gripper type things on the bottom so it doesn't slide around. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a stand for their e-reader or Ipad.
Matched this with a "Little Wil" Wilson antenna. Low SWR across all channels with minimal calibration. Radio comes with a built-in SWR meter. A little bulky, but lots of controls to customize the radio for urban or rural areas. The backlighting is great for driving at night. I bought a cigarette lighter DC cord as well, since I move the radio between cars. The radio comes with a hard-wire kit. Speaker is loud enough, and reception/range appear to be very good. Not a sideband radio. Good classic CB with just enough controls for the low to mid-level user.
I gave this 4 stars because of the driver issues that I had (though I'm not entirely convinced I can blame this card). I would give it 4.5 stars if that were possible. Like I've said, I did have some driver issues. They manifested as frequent reboots, system lockups and video stutter. However, after I got it setup right all of these problems went away.A word of advice: Start by creating a restore point of your system if you've already got your system working correctly with other cards (digital or analog). This will help you out in the long run if you need to restore and start again.My system is now working with the drivers that came on the included CD, so updates may not really be needed (though they are highly recommended).I'm only using the digital tuner portion of this card along with 3 analog tuners. My HD channels come in as good as my antenna allows (though the HD tuner on my TV is slightly stronger). I've noticed that I usually get only one red bar in the signal strength bar in MCE even on the channels that come in perfectly. ATI support was not able to tell me why this is. Since I continue to receive the channels clearly despite this indication, I'm not too worried about it.So here is my breakdown:PROS:* Very good picture quality (the Theater 650 chip is really nice)* Receive the same number of channels as my HDTV's built in tuner (so it's not a weak tuner like some have reported on other products)* Free over the phone tech support* Redesigned support site makes locating driver updates much easier than before.CONS:* Initial driver woes...I never did figure out why it didn't work right the first two times. Tried new drivers. Eventually got it working with included drivers.* Signal strength in MCE is not accurate (I get a better signal with the card than what is indicated in MCE). I'm not sure if this is a CON for the card or for MCE.* High-end graphics card needed* Patients needed. Everything else in my system worked right the first time in. I had to fiddle with this card to get it right.WOULD BE NICE IF* it were dual digital rather than 1 digital + 1 analog* it allowed simultaneous use of both the analog and digital tuners (haven't tried this yet, so who knows?)I'm still going through my "burn-in" period since I've gotten things setup right. So I'm recording my shows both in HD and SD while I continue to test this card (and until I get a stronger antenna). So far, so good.
My order got screwed up and they fixed it immediately. I didn't have to screw around with anything, I just sent them an email and they fixed everything in a day.
If you purchase an eTrex, make sure to get this carry case with it. It protects your GPS from scratches and it adds a belt strap. When hiking, or walking the belt strap is very useful.I have not noticed any signal degradation when using the carry case. The Yellow eTrex still locks on and maintains its lock on the satellites with ease.
The first one did not function. The supplier quickly replaced it with one that did function.
for no reason we can identify the video aspect of this display just died and flickers back and forth between red/blue/green/white/black. It was not dropped, there was no power surge, and it was very carefully handled. Just took it off the base to wall mount it and now dead. Would not buy another one.
The only bad review for this is by someone who doesn't understand Wide screen TV.A 4:3 TV is a 3-4-5 Right Triangle. Divide the Diagonal measurement By 5 then multiply that number by 3 to get the picture hieght, or by 4 to get the width.A 16:9 TV is a 16-9-18.36 Right Trangle. Divide the Diagonal measurement By 18.36 then multiply that number by 9 to get the picture hieght, or by 16 to get the width.Rule of Thumb:17" Widescreen = 15" 4:3 Picture Height23" Widescreen = 19" 4:3 Picture Height27" Widescreen = 22" 4:3 Picture Height30" Widescreen = 24" 4:3 Picture Height33" Widescreen = 27" 4:3 Picture Height44" Widescreen = 36" 4:3 Picture Height
Not much to review. it is a 2M long HDMI cable. Does exactly what it should. For the price, you can't go wrong.
This is the first time my bulb had gone out, made some scarry noises like the internal electronics were frying. Glad it was just the lamp. Popped this one in, and a new air filter, and its up and running again. Good as gold.
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!
Have tried many earphones..the SE530 are by far the best and most natural sounding. Excellent bass response compared to the e3g which are also very good. Good value!
Dunno about the RiData's sold here on Amazon, but a certain major online retailer with name beginning with "N" and last letters "gg" sells this exact same media (RiData "always right" DVD+R 4x 50-pack), and the last two 50-packs I've gotten were both RICOHJPNR01 media. My advice would be to go with this other well-known retailer, as apparently your chances of getting the grade-A media are much better. Anyway, I give this media 5 stars, but be warned that with branded media like RiData (or Memorex, or Sony, etc) it will always vary as to who makes the discs -- this is a perfectly normal practice and there's no grounds to complain since this has been going on a long time with both CD and DVD recordable media. If you want guaranteed quality, I'd go with an OEM name like Taiyo Yuden.
works as advertised. a bit of a nuisance as in where to put it. i have mine under my deck. On my deck pioneer deh 9800BT it feels as if it was meant to be there. USB comes up as an option on the screen and once the mp3s are tagged properly it displays two lines of text. one for artist and one for song title. It also reads my 160 GB WD hard drive if conected straight to the adaptor without the extension..
I received this mouse as a gift a couple years back, and mainly used it as a backup mouse. As other reviewers mentioned, it goes through batteries very quickly. Shutting it off when it's not in use helps a bit, but batteries rarely last more than a week or two even so (they won't last 24 hours if the mouse isn't shut off...for some reason, it won't go into standby mode when it's not moving, and one can see it flashing at a fairly high frequency).Also, it's rather susceptible to interference, and so the receiver needs to be placed relatively close to the mouse, especially if using a CRT monitor. I had problems with this when the monitor was between or even near the path of the signal from the mouse to the receiver, and the mouse was unusable if more than about two feet away in this situation. I fixed it by using a USB extension cord and moving the receiver close to the mouse, without the monitor in the path of the signal.Furthermore, this mouse is very small, and it takes some getting used to. I don't mind it, and whenever I use a normal sized mouse, it feels HUGE. :) The size may be an issue for some people, as it is much smaller than a normal mouse.Unless you have a pallet of AAA batteries (this thing takes two) and teeny tiny hands, don't waste your money on this mouse. Buy something decent that doesn't chew through batteries so quickly.As a quick note: to remove the battery cover, there is no button that releases it, regardless of what the instructions say. Just use your thumb to push gently down on the silver "button" to move it a little lower, then push back on the black part of the cover, and the cover should snap loose and slide off, revealing the batteries...trust me, if you want to use this mouse, removing the battery cover will be a priority. ;)
I think the product would have been great if it wasn't outdated already. It will only read SD cards up to 2GB which you can hardly find any more since they are all 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, etc. You can find smaller SD cards on the internet for now but the way things are progressing, it would only be a matter of time before you wouldn't be able to get those either. Plus, that didn't help me because our office already had 3GB cards and up. Also, with the amount of money that they want for this DIGITAL machine, it needs to be updated to fit the capacity for which everything is going. So...... with that being said, they need to figure out how that machine can read higher SD cards. Being an at home transcriptionist, I would have loved to have been able to stick in my SD card and go!!!
The canon powershot A10 is an amazing camera for the price. It has features that the more expensive cameras have, but is one of the most user-friendly digitals I have used. A plus for this camera is that it uses common AA bateries. You can take about 200 pictures before replacing the batteries. This is the perfect camera to make the analog to digital jump. This camera also comes with some very handy software. With the included printer this is a must have for any level shutterbug!!!!
Pros:1. Great watch with a TON of features. Not many compass, altimeter, barometer combo watches also come with a heart rate monitor. That's impressive.2. This is one of the best styled watches I've ever owned.3. Very comfortable and easy wearing band.Cons:1. Suunto Watches have terrible function navigation. There is no intuitive function design to these watches.2. I use a stopwatch often and the stopwatch function can only be accessed through another function - which was a big negative for me causing me to give the watch away to a friend.
Soaks up sweat like a sponge and will rust the connection between the ipod and nike receiver.
Was debating between this and a Nifty Fifty. Decided to have more of a range to start out.I have no issue with Canon or the Lens..just the seller!!!!!The lens came with no caps......and was either damaged before shipping or had been hit during shipping....I gave it a little nudge and it is working with no issues.When a seller sells an item they need to completely disclose the condition of the item and pack it properly. Or go back to selling items on E-b-a-y.
When we finally got around to buying our first HDTV we were shocked to find the HDMI cable at our local Radio Shack to be $145! It was supposedly the best (Monster brand) but I looked online and found this one and decided to give it a try. By the time it came we had been using the expensive cable for a few days so we had a good idea of how it performed. We plugged the cheaper one in and took the other one back, no difference at all! We saved ourselves over $140! So glad we found this one.
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.
Being under 1 inch thick and weighing under a pound this portable simple drive can be used under the most rugged conditions. I store hundreds of hours of sick beats on my digital Mp3 player. I sometimes let my brother use it to store hours of Pipeline surf on his digital video camera. We both give the Simpletech 40gb 2.0 Firewire Drive thumbs up.
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
I read reviews that stated this product was a waste of money, to it is exactly what any other HDMI cable is for a fraction of the cost. I use this cord for my monitors through my Toshiba docking station and it is phenomenal the video feed I get out of this. I can't say it's the exact quality of every other one out there, but it definitely works great for me. Gamers, you may want to spend the little bit extra; from that aspect it is about a mid range quality feed. My LED monitors definitely help to enhance the quality.
anything that kind of works, doesn't work. This Belkin Tunecast kind of works.The unit has to be in the right proximity to the antenna of the radio from which you want to hear it. Even then, it doesn't even approximate what you get with either a cassette adapter or a stereo cord to the line in jack of your home or car audio system. Something that kind of works is a poor value.Battery life is irrelevant in a device which fails to transmit a signal as good as even a weak FM station. It would have been much easier to sucker consumers into buying this ounce of trash by adding an iPod charger. Thank goodness for consumers who pay attention to reviews before buying such rubbish.
After using Microsoft's free download utility program (look for mtinst.exe) I found that this memory failed 14 out of 16 of the standard memory tests -- it's got to go back!
this player makes each dvd seem like an actual movie in the theater.there's nothing lacking in either audio or video.
It needs you to know what you are doing, it isn't as easy and friendly as you would think or like, at least for configuring it for a WEP enabled WLan. Eventhough, regarding the coverage, it's an awsome equipment, I really recommend it.
This is the second one of these iv'e bought. It's a great simple little camera that gets the job done! It runs on AA batteries so the battery life isn't that great but it isn't bad either. There very few buttons to mess with and it is simple and straight forward.
I tried to order this item for the hunter in my family and the order would not go through. Even after a very lenghty phone chat with an employee they could not and would not tell me why this item could not be sent to Alaska. No way can one speak to a person with authority to find out why this item will not ship to Alaska. So Cabelas got my order processed with no issue what so ever and the item is now in my hands.I would say the employees in this situation could care less of customer service. It would be nice if this issue could be forwarded to corporate headquarters. I gave amazon a one star on this due to this issue.
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.
Excellent product! Arrived on time. It fits the description and does what it is supposed to do. No problems so far.
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.
After reading the 1 star review by the person who abused her camera , I was somewhat confused. Why blame the camera? I find the picture quality excellent. Haven't used all of the features, but that's because Ive been too lazy to read the manual. The only problem Ive had is turning the camera off when I change settings. I need to learn not to get my fingers in the way of the front cover. I read a review of someone not liking the battery. I guess if I was isolated from electricity for a month, I would have a problem. But I put my battery on the charger at the end of the day when I have taken alot of pictures. I took a few viedeos with the camera and was surprised of the quality. I use a Sony DVD ($799) camcorder for videos, but for a shorty, the C60 performed well. For a $249 camera, the C60 is a real bargain.
With small black on black controls and a hard to open case, this unit is a disaster. Plays nice, but what good is that when you can't put in a CD or operate the controls?
I've had this remote for a bit over a year now (and I'm finally getting around to writing this review). Quite simply, I love it. Since I'm a tech guy, I was never bothered but a multi-step process for operating a home theater system. But I bought this remote after my old one ran out of memory. In hindsight, I can't believe I waited so long.The "Activity" buttons make it very easy for anyone to use my home theater, regardless of technical abilities. The remote is context sensitive, and it gives you all of the relevant controls for the devices used in the current activity both on the LCD/soft-keys and on the hard buttons (i.e. watching a DVD may require controls for the TV, receiver, and DVD player). This means that you have simple, basic control of every component in use without having to switch the remote's mode of operation. You can also directly select a device to control if you want the full functionality of just that individual component (regardless of the current "activity").Programming this remote is achieved via a USB connection to a computer with some software that connects to Logitech's device database. On the remote, all the programmed data is stored in non-volatile memory, so if the batteries die, your programming is safe and you don't have to reprogram the remote. Also, should the remote get lost or fail, you can presumably buy another one (same model) and program it using your existing setup data that is stored on the Logitech servers.On the negative side (and the reason I only gave 4 stars)... It took a lot of time to configure and customize this remote, possibly because I'm a technophile and want things set up in a very specific way. Conceptually, programming the remote via the computer is great. But the software is a little annoying to use and the database Logitech maintains is only approximate - it tends to include functions for a family of devices from a manufacturer. For example, if you have a single disc DVD player from a given manufacturer, you enter in the make and model and the database will give you all the controls you need, plus some that don't apply, such as controls for the 5-disc player of the same brand. This means you have to delete some of the unnecessary buttons if you want to have a concise set of controls. Another problem with the setup is that things weren't always automatically placed in logical configurations on the hard and soft keys. So, for example, the TiVo thumbs-up and thumbs-down keys might be placed on different 'pages' for the LCD soft-keys, so again it requires some manual work to shuffle the keys around until they are most comfortable and logical for you. But with a little work, you can configure it exactly the way you want.Because the configuration process can take some time and tech-savviness , I would say that this remote is perfect for households where there is at least one technophile (to program it) and others who want home theater operation to be dead simple!Bottom line, for the price, this is really a fantastic universal remote, and it is really quite universal! I would love it if Logitech could streamline the programming process a little bit more, but that notwithstanding, they have made it so much better than any other universal remote brand I've tried to date.
Scanning the other readers' reviews, I am baffled by their literal-mindedness and their impatience, and I wonder if most of them are accustomed to just skimming books, looking for plot. What is meant by the complaint "nothing happens" when something happens in every sentence? The only unanswered question, as far as I'm concerned, is whether Danny will also come down with the illness Harriet caught in the water tank. I knew from the start of this novel that we might never know the solution to the mystery. I was spellbound by "The Little Friend" for an entire weekend, until I finished the last page. It is much better, in my opinion, than "The Secret History." It reminds me of "The Member of the Wedding" and of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
This case works great for our new camera. It fits very snug and I am not worried about the camera when it gets dropped.
I love it!.. I had heard from friends that entering your personal credit card into xbox live will not remove it, once its created.Regardless of what other numbers you enter, it always keeps the old credit card numbers in historically, unless it can validate a new set of credit card numbers. Currently xbox live has no intention of changing or allowing this policy.I am glad that I can purchase xbox points either live or membership through amazon, and will continue to do so as long as its available.I also purchased a nuvi lifetime map download through amazon, cheaper then buying it online and through Nuvi.Thanks again Amazon.v/rMike
Works fine in my Toyota's native stereo system, replaced the XM radio cassette adapter because after I got my new Galaxy S3 phone the sound become unstable (came out of left and right speakers intermittently and randomly). There is no such problem with this Phillips cassette, and the sound quality is superb. I use an equalizer with bass boost and everything sounds better than FM radio quality. Others have said that the lifespan of this device is around one year. I will update if there is a similar experience for me. Works great so far (3 days).
I realize that all companies have defective products, and do notintend for this review to be a personal slam against AT&amp;T, but this machine proved an awful experience for me. I decided to take the jump into the digital answering machine world and I've yet to experience it! Upon setting the machine up, I found that the outgoing message did not work, playing static with no recognizable words. I called the AT&amp;T help line and it was determined after 15 minutes or so that I had a malfunctioning unit. What a bunk machine! So that has been my experience with this machine and I hesitate to purchase this model again.
I have a Dual receiver that had given me hell since day one. I wanted to keep it because it has blue tooth and hd radio bult in to the deck. I couldn't find where the noise interference was coming from in my system. Long story short, before I could fix it, my car got totalled in an accident. My new car had the noise even worse over the stock system. that's when I could diagnose that it was the deck and not the rest of my system.This product works. I installed it and all the noise is gone. However, you have to make sure that any other audio going into your deck is filtered too. When my phone is charging (through the cigarette plug) and I have an audio cord going into the deck, the noise is back. But if it's connected via Blue tooth the noise is gone. So make sure you are not creating the loop back into the deck with other non-filtered cables that are plugged into the cars electrical system.-J
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.
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.
Let me say that this is a great keyboard.Maybe the best.However,when I first plugged this in and installed it there were several issue's to contend with.The first was after installing the bt dongle windows crashed to bluescreen and rebooted my pc.After reboot everything appeared to be ok.Then I noticed that there wasn't any bt icon and the dongle did not show in device manager except as a generic usb hub.Also when playing games it would not work unless running the software which I don't run because the software conflicts with the Logitech g7 mouse while playing L4D and disconnects frequently unless it is not running.But if it isn't my keyboard would disconnect frequently.Finally I read that holding down the connect button on the dongle while inserting it would make it install correctly as bluetooth which it did.But did not correct the intermittent bluescreen.What I had to do was uninstall the microsoft emulator from the device manager then download and install the Toshiba bluetooth stack and it works great after about 5 or 6 hrs of frustration now it works great with out any crashing or disconection . Except I have to close Logitech software before plaing games to avoid frequent disconnects and the keyboard is not reconized until windows boots up.I have to keep my wired keyboard handy to enter bios. All said and done it is now a great keyboard but not until many hours after receiving it and like I said above there are still a couple issues. I am happy now I bought it but I was pretty close to returning it last night as many have I've read numerous problems with this and the dinovo desktop version.Pretty sad as this has been out for quite sometime and for the price Logitech should be putting much more into a solution that they have (nothing).I always liked Logitech but I will be allot more hesitant in the future to shell out $$$ for their products after this experience.
It is a really good product for a great price, especially compared with the similar overpriced products that I found everywhere I went around town. Shipping timeline was also great!
I have two of the 605 30gb and the dvr recorder. They work great except if you wish to use the dvr recorder in combination with a motorola cable box - then the dvr does not work as described. This is a known problem discussed on other sites.
I bought this MP3 player for working out. I love that it runs on a AAA battery because I hate being caught in the middle of a workout with a low battery signal. I can just run to my gym bag and grab a new battery. The additional cost of batteries is negligible because it runs for an average of 60 hours on every AAA battery. Not only that but it's super light-weight, and has no moving parts which is perfect for runningIf you're looking for a high capacity, high transfer speed MP3 player, this isn't for you. The player runs on Sony's ATRAC3 format, so you have to use the software to convert it which takes a few minutes to move the music to the player. That wasn't really an issue for me. I put about 150 songs on it which took about 10 minutes, but I don't plan to keep changing the music since that's more than enough music to work out to. The software took a little getting used to, but if you play with it enough, it's pretty intuitive. I have yet to use it for this, but the manual also says that you can use it to transfer regular data files. That's a nice bonus.My only complaint is the lack of accesories for it. I wish that there would be some sort of carrying case for it. Otherwise the player works well for what I use it for.
This is a perfect case for putting our DVDs in and keeping them protected. Just wish it had a handle. Otherwise great product though.
The Zune HD 32 Armor Case is all the protection I wanted for my Zune. The feel is heavy duty, but even with the belt clip attached it feels light enough that I barely am conscious of wearing it - except for the music of course. Attaching the belt clip is optional. I use it and like how sturdy it is and how easily it swivels so that the Zune never feels in my way. The case has a clear plastic cover that greatly protects the Zune screen but also needs to be opened to use the Zune's touch screen features. This is only a slight inconvenience if, like me, you set the function to radio or music and are done with the screen until you want to turn it off. The Zune fits tightly in this metal case which attaches securely with the belt clip and protects most areas of the Zune. I feel comfortable using it during active tasks such as doing yard work.
These headphones sound pretty good, almost the same as PX100. Very good reproduction of Low frequencies. Highs, Mids are also pretty good.What I didn't like about these is, the headband that goes around the back of your neck is too big and doesn't look very pretty (for my taste). Some one compared it to a halo, I agree, it's big and round. Aesthetical quality aside, these headphones press on ears much stronger than PX100. I could wear PX100 for hours, I had to take these PMX100 off after a few minutes. Also, with PX100 when you want to take them off you can just wear them around your neck as you walk around. When you take off PMX100 and put them around your neck, the head band is too small for that and they tightly surround your neck pushing against it in an uncomfortable way so you have to take them off completely. However, Style and Comfort can be subjective as I've seen others satisfied with their fit.PMX100 also share the cord problem with PX100. If you look at a jack of any headphones you will see a small part with rubber rings that surrounds the cord. The function of that is, if you bend the cord you'll see that it doesn't bend at one specific place but rather bends smoothly, preventing too much bending in one single spot and making the cord last longer. This "technology" was invented ages ago, and isn't exclusive to headphones as you probably know. On PX100 and PMX100 that part around the jack is not flexible, missing one or two rings, so it bends sharply in one same spot. When I got my pair of PX100 I knew they wouldn't last long, as I like jogging and taking my music to the gym. They lasted about 4 months and then the cable broke right in that spot as expected.In short, these headphones have all of the positive qualities of PX100's sound, but I find, add physical and aesthetic disadvantages. But now you have two styles for the same headphones, which I suppose is a good thing.When comparing the sound to KSC35, I find the overall sound quality of PX/PMX100 significantly better.Also check out PMX60. As I just got a pair, I can't really voice an opinion on them just yet, but I know I'm keeping them already. They fixed the cord problem on these by the way.
You might wonder how a $1.70 HDMI cable would work in comparison to it's $60 counterparts. Well it works wonderfully. I've used it for my PS3 and my HD DVD player. I've plugged it into my 52 inch LCD 1080p HDTV and I get full 1080 output. You will get the audio and visual experience you desire from an HDMI cable. So why pay $60, when the $1.70 cable does the same job.
[...]I use them on my computer when listening to music and find the sound reproduction to be quite good. The seperate control for volume/bass is also a nice feature. The subwoofer is relatively compact, but puts out enough bass to rattle the windows in my home office.
This product never did work properly, the connection was always weak or did not connect at all. Last week it stopped working altogether, the light does not come on at all which makes me believe it is dead. I have only owned it for less than 2 months!I already had a similar Belkin adapter (older model) on another computer and it still works great, after at least 2 years.I believe this is a defective item but it is past the "return window". Amazon should be responsible for replacing this item, free of charge to me.
don't listen to those another lame whiny reviews, these headphones rock! i've been using these headphones for years now and i love them! the sound is loud and clear and very comfortable to wear. and i love the fact that there's volume control for them. it sucks that they don't sell them as much as they used to. and it's rare to find them online but i am glad i am able to find them cause i would not use any other headphones besides these.
Bought one ... died approx 1 year later, got another one and .... it died approx 1 year later. Same reason as most others, it stops charging in the cradle - won't make contact. Loved it's functionality while it worked, thus 2 stars....but if I could give it a zero for durability/quality I would.
This is a great value compared to what it costs locally. Very hand cable for HD. You should always have a few extra around.
bought and was worry about the quality for the price, however the product worked great and just as good/or better than other cables-i cant tell the difference between it and an insignia cable.
Very useful for indoor events - birthday parties, dinner parties, etc.Much better lighting by bouncing flash off ceiling, resulting in much better photos.
This HDMI cable works flawlessly and what a deal on the price. Shipping was quick. Cable is perfect length for what I needed. Used to connect my 1080p up-conversion DVD player. Now even standard DVD's are excellent quality. Would recommend this product and seller to anyone that asks. Thank you.
This was a great remote until the electrical contacts on the remote started to fail.What Logitech does not tell you, but you can find out in the forums, is that the gold plated contacts on the remote, and the charging cradle are very thin, and wear off after 6 months.Logitech recommends cleaning the remote and charging cradle with alcohol. I can verify that this is a requirement to keep the remote charged.Eventually the metal is worn away and you're left with a dead remote.I can't believe that Logitech has not fixed this problem, and continues to build this remote.If it had replaceable AA batteries, this would be great. But now I have to buy a new remote.
I was almost getting ready to ditch my Aging Dell Dimension XPS B1000r Desktop until I read a review of this this Wireless PCI Card. It is inexpensive and installation was a breeze. I installed the included software, input my AT&T "2Wire Wireless Gateway" WEP Key, rebooted the system and I was surfing the internet wirelessly in no time. Signal strength has been consistently rated excellent at 54.0 Mbps speed. My PC runs on Windows XP Pro. I downloaded the "Ralink WMP-Rt2561ST" driver as suggested by some reviewers but never installed it as my system is working just fine with driver bundled in the included CD. I found the length of the antenna cord more than adequate. I just sat the antenna on top of my desktop inside my PC cabinet: smart design.
I needed multiple connections at my tv. This was the perfect solutionto my problem and was very easy to set up.1. Plug in the power2. plug in the cat5 cable in3. connect cat5 to tv, xbox, bluray, appletv.Everything works without any other configuration!
When i first laid my eyes on that hot pink ipod i was shoked.i ran over to my mom and told her about the wonder thing i have judt seen &amp;quot;whats that&amp;quot; she repilad that as i pointed to the ipod.it really nice but we dont have the money for that right.Some day i hope that someone will suprise me.
Love it to death !Apple did it again as u know and Amazon gives u the best deal.What can I say?More than words can say . . .Place your order and enjoy your music.
The Harmony 880 is one of the best remotes I have ever used. It is simple to operate and easy to install all your devices that require a remote , including the ceiling fan.
When I upgraded my computer system, my old 300W sparkle PS didn't do the trick. I bought this unit to replace it. Seemed to work better at first, then after a short time got HD errors, slow unresponsive system at times. I finally replaced it with a 500W Antec, and my system runs great. The unit was probably not putting out 450W, because I doubt that +50W would make that much difference, and 450W should have been enough to power my system.
I ordered the camera online and the screen didn't dispaly anything. Later I found that my cousin had the same camera and she had to trash it because the battery would die very fast even though she took the pains to buy a new battery for it. I purchased a canon since I thought it was a reputed company and would care about their customer or technical support. But the truth is that they don't even have a technical support number listed anywhere. So thats it with Canon products...
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.
This modem (as far as 3Mb connections go - if you're paying for 5Mb don't buy it) is the absolute best modem for the money. The cable company in my area has a habit of testing and sometimes disconnects my modem and I have to reset it which for DSL and other modems might be a HUGE pain in the *cough but with this modem you unplug, count to 5, and plug it back in. Yeah, that's really it! So buy this thing and quit messing with those other guys.
This is a great set of tools and allowed me to quickly make sense of a really messy 200 port RJ45 patch panel. It also verifies if there is Ethernet service on a particular jack or port. It tests each wire of the cable for continuity. The tracing function helps to locate wires amongst a nest of wires. I bought it for just one job, but it sure paid for itself in the amount of time and frustration that I saved.I am not an expert in this area, so the product may have more functionality than I know about, but for the basics, it worked perfectly.
This is an amazing device. It worked right after connecting the power and voice cables to the wall. No further setup was needed. The microphones catch human voice from every corner or our conference room. Also, the password protected administrative menu is a plus. Managing the phone book is pretty easy, as soon as you get familiar with menu navigation keys.The only thing I'd wish is that it could be able to be used with a PBX direct connection, but unfortunately it only works with an analog telephone line.I definitely recommend this unit to those that have an analog line dedicated to their conference room.
This is by far the worst investment of my life. I've spent weeks trying to get it to work. USB doesn't work for windows 2000. You can't use the scanning software it gives you. The customer support is horrible. Never ever buy this product. I warned you!!
We liked this camera enough to buy one as a gift for someone else. It's very small and portable. With a faster RAM SD card it has quick image capability and this is handy for taking "multiples". IE taking 3 or 4 shots as you enjoy the image knowing you can throw some out later. It's a nice camera for those times when you want photos as reminders of good time and places, not memories of spending a lot of time fiddling with the camera.
I was looking for something that I could use in front of the treadmill for TV, DVDs and MP3 CDs. I ran across this at one of the warehouse stores and thought I'd found heaven. And I could use it in the car on trips to entertain the kiddo.Well, not what I was expecting.For one thing, there isn't an closed captioning, which is nice if the spouse doesn't want to listen to the news with me.Also, the menu system can only be accessed via the hard-to-see-and-use remote control (even more so while running). And the menu system is lacking features that are standard on most DVD and TVs.The tuner sensitivity was below average, leaving most channels snowy and difficult to watch over the rabbit-ears. Picture quality was what was expected on DVDs.I ended up returning it and am still looking for a solution. I will probably end up with a DVD/VCR combo deck and a seperate TV...&lt;sigh&gt;
I bought this one before when my daughters destroyed it I decided to go with again since I've tried other kinds and this withstood my children the longest lol and I don't really like headsets, earbuds are just more comfy for me.
I bought this for someone so that they could use their new ipod shuffle in their car. It works as advertised but since there are no buttons to switch tracks on the ipod shuffle, its best to use this product with shuffle turned on. There is very little static on any station which is great because programming a station is a pain since it changes if any of the three buttons are pressed.
In September 2009, I bought a Nikon D3000, my first SLR. I am an avid amateur photographer, and was incredibly excited about my new purchase. My best friend is a great photographer and bought me this lens, telling me that the lenses that came with the camera were junk.Well, I'm pleased with the lenses that came with the camera, but they don't hold a candle to this one. I'm consistently impressed with the stunning pictures that I get with this lens. I've used it for just about everything I've taken pictures of, along with the automatic lens that came with the package. When comparing the same pictures from the two different lenses, this one wins every time.I'm still learning to get it in focus every time I use it, and I'm not great with action shots with it yet, but it's a great lens for a new SLR user.
This has been the best camera I have ever owned. I love it's small and portable size (I pretty much take it everywhere) and the pictures are crisp and beautiful. I rarely have to do much post processing because they really turn out wonderful straight out of the camera.I would be lost without my little cybershot buddy!
The sound quality of these headphones is unbelievable. I was floored when I first heard them. The depth of bass I can achieve - while at the same time having crystal clear highs - is epic, to say the least.These headphones are also remarkably comfortable. I haven't worn them for an extended period of time yet, but I can imagine being able to wear them for hours. They're very light and easy on the ears.My one beef about these headphones is the cord. My old headphones had a spiral cord, so it wasn't nearly as long but still extended when I needed it to. These have a straight cord, which is a little cumbersome given the purpose for which I use these headphones. However, this is almost a non-issue - these headphones still deserve a solid 5 stars, and I can probably find a way to remedy the issue of the cord length (bundle up the excess cord with an elastic or something).I would highly recommend these to anyone who needs a pair of really good headphones for a relatively low price.
....it locks. I purchased my Ipod mini aproximately two months ago and it changed my music life. It's a great little machine where I can store my favorite songs and listen to them whereever I ago. I don't have to carry so many CD's anymore because I have all the songs that I like right in my pocket. It works fine and its really easy to use. Although...yes, it locks and I've had to reset it a couple of times since I bought it, afterwards everything continues working fine until it locks again. It does not happen frequently but it does occur enough to annoy me, that's why I gave it 4 stars. Why is this?? I don't know if it is the same with all the Ipods but anyway I just wanted to coment on that. Overall is a really cool product.
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!
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.
I bought this low voltage bracket after trying a "retrofit" bracket with flaps. The retrofit brackets are meant to be used on existing sheet-rock walls, but the one tried did not work very well. If I tightened the flaps well enough to make it completely stationary, it cut into the sheet rock and crushed it. If I did not tighten them to the maximum, the bracket will turn in the direction the wires wanted to turn and twist it. This is because it is used for an 8-port Keystone plate, where there are 8 rather stiff wires like Cable TV wires, HDMI wires, ethernet wires. The combined torque of all the wires eventually twisted the alignment of the bracket. (You won't run into this problem if you were installing a phone jack for example. Those wires are quite easily bendable and retain any shape.)I solved the problem by buying this product which is not meant for a retrofit, but for an original construction. It has a pair of nails to keep it well anchored, no matter how much the wires want to twist it and rotate it. Unfortunately, this meant that I had to cut into the sheet rock by an opening larger than it would be for a retrofit bracket. (If you try to do the same, keep the piece you cut out intact for later use to repair and cover up the unwanted part of the opening.) It turned out that the top nail was more than sufficient to tightly anchor the bracket to the vertical wood beam inside the wall. (I could have used the bottom one too at the expense of an even larger opening to make room for hammering.) I also cut out the back and side flaps on the bracket to keep the opening to a minimum. The resulting installation was rock solid that no amount of torque by the wires can twist.Doing all of this was a pain in the #&^%, but the end result was very satisfactory. If your wall has sheet-rock and a wooden back board, then you should not use this bracket for a retrofit job. Retrofit brackets will do just fine, and they are easier to install. But if your wall has nothing more than sheet rock, then the retrofit brackets with flaps may not work very well if you have to deal with a number of stiff wires. In that case this product will be handy.
I was skeptical of this product having not purchased or used an RF remote system before - thankfully the product did not disappoint. I easily programmed my 42" Panasonic TV and Cablevision cable box using the standard program codes in the instructions manual. The remote even interfaces well with the Cablevision DVR which was one area of concern prior to my purchase. The remote also has a great response time - changing channels and volume without any type of lag time. Overall great purchase - very satisfied.
Very deceiving !! Poor plastic Quality item .Tightening screw stripped out with no pressure .I would return it but it is up 15 feet in the air on a same brand CRAPPY pole .Pay a little bit more and get better quality !!
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
The Olympus WS-710M Digital Voice Recorder was just what I needed to record meetings, record and transcribe phone conversations and playback MP3 recordings. The only negative aspect about this device was the poor volume on the playback speaker. To listen to listen playback of any recorded items I needed an external speaker on the device or my laptop. Even at the highest volume setting it was hard to hear the playback. Other than that, the device price, recording time and other features were excellent! I would highly recommend this to any professional needing a record of meetings, conversations, dictation, etc.
I've had it for a couple of weeks. I Read the manual and played with the features a bit. It works well, and has good software. Photo printing is dandy. Ultimately, for the price, it's hard to beat.A couple of things that are somewhat disappointing are the speed at which the machine gets started - it's slow to fire off but goes fast when it does. The second part is the 2-sided copying which is not as I expected, but that is hard to tell without looking at a manual before purchasing. It does not print one side of a document then reverse direction and print a second side on the back of the page, which is what I thought it might do. Lastly,it does not automatically turn on when you print from the computer, like most printers I've had before. All in all, it's fine.
I bought this case for my new i7 setup and it fit a full size motherboard, 3 hardrives, 2 ATI 5770's and a 750 Watt power supply, with room to spare. The build quality is pretty typical for commercial cases, all steel build which is nice but some sharp edges here and there, not quite as nice as Lian-Li but better than most.The case does tend to get hot when rendering in Maya or running games but if I can find small quiet fans to fit in back I think that will fix that.Perhaps there are smaller, nicer cases, but this one can hold any equipment you need and is very sturdy.
THIS CAMERA IS HORRIBLE IN NORMAL EVERYDAY INDOOR SHOOTING CONDITIONS. YOU ARE LUCKY IF YOU CAN GET ONE CLEAR PICTURE OUT OF 20 INDOORS. IT SIMPLY WILL NOT FOCUS INDOORS! I AM AMAZED AT ALL THE EXCELLENT REVIEWS! PICTURES TAKEN OUTSIDE COME OUT INCREDIBLY CLEAR BUT UNFORTUNETLY MOST OF MY PHOTO'S ARE OF MY 3 MONTH OLD SON AND TAKEN INDOORS.DO NOT BUY IF MOST OF YOUR PHOTOS ARE TAKEN IN NORMAL INDOOR (ALL LIGHTS ON) SHOOTING CONDITIONS.
With a price like this you really can't go wrong. I was expecting poor quality, but when It came in the mail (which was very fast with standard shipping) it was wrapped in bubble wrap nicely, and had plastic protectors on the gold conductors. I plugged it right in and it works perfectly, I am getting a great picture. I am now purchasing another one for my Xbox 360, and I'm expecting another great result. Thanks again!
Right after I stopped using ink from my printer's manufacturer (Brother) I started having a lot of paper jams and other issues. Was it the ink? No idea. But what I saved on the ink wasn't worth the pain in the neck. Get on a plan with Brother or Staples so you get a free one after X returned cartridges. Better deal.
I was really surprised by the quality of this product given that USB lightning is a new technology and that it was cheaply priced.
It took about 4 or 5 hours to get a code, just like the other reviewers mentioned.The code, still - 16 hours later, continues to give me &#34;0 credits&#34; when I try to purchase apps from the MS phone store.I'm still waiting for Amazon support. I needed the app yesterday. Now there's no point, but still would like my credit to function.
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.
OK heres the deal, I own both the GMX and the THX speakers. If you want to buy these speakers for music purpuses and I mean loud music with alot of Bass, dont get these speakers get the THX by Klipsch they are the same price and are defiently better at piccking up lows and have a good abss response. I have tested both and the THX just outperforms the GMX with less distortions. Now if you want a good 2.1 Speaker set for connecting to s dvd player or video game console buy these speakers! They work well, This is the main reason I bought these speakers because the THX dont hook up to video game consoles, so my opion is if you want speakers for the strict use of listening to music defiently buy the THX they are so much better for heavy bass and are the same price.
Excellent remote. Many brands and models available for programming, and if it doesn't have your brand/model, you can have it learn the signals from an original remote. Will do everything but the dishes. Only downfalls are the buttons are small and very close together and some buttons take extra pressure to work for the first few uses, but gets better with time.
This cable is every bit as good as the Monster cables. My TV picture is flawless. I bought a set of these cables and they were so good I bought a set for my son as well. You can't go wrong with these cables.
I bought this camera for a New York trip. I took almost 500 pictures and less than 10% are OK, the rest are blurry or with noise. I read the manual and tried with all the settings without success. Thanks to the outstanding return policy of Amazon I was able to return it and get my money back.I do not recommend this camera. I may have done something wrong but most of the pictures were taken using the auto function and in daylight, so there are no excuses.
It may not mean much for your everyday computing that this is one of the most visually stunning computers ever made. This G5, with its smooth white surfaces and sleek design, is almost sculptural - rather like an iPod gone desktop. And now, the flagshop models are even faster and thinner, making this version a great value.For everyday use, this model has a number of very nice features, including a wide 20" display, good speed, and a small footprint. An added bonus: unlike the next iMacs, this model allows you to swap out hard drives at home. (You'll need a technician for the 1.9 and 2.1mhz models.) It's very easy to run, thanks to the intuitive OS. You can even burn double-layer DVDs, and use its built-in wireless and Bluetooth capabilities.This particular model does support the Windows desktop (except in emulation), and only has one processor - unlike the Dual Core models. Its graphics is one generation behind current units.Most important: purchase a Buyer's Protection Plan from Apple. This isn't to imply that the computer's unreliable; rather, the thin profile makes it more likely that heat buildup may cause eventual failure of the Power Supply. It's a repair that takes one day. This is something to consider especially if you have your computer in use all day, like mine.Since it doesn't have a fan, operation is whisper-quiet. All heat is released naturally through a vent in the back of the screen. You begin to appreciate little things like that - like how, in sleep mode, the monitor indicator changes from bright to dim, depending on the amount of ambient light in your room. Or how the screen is both bright and crystal clear, and has excellent visibility from even oblique angles.If you have a lot of peripherals, you may want to pick up a powered 4-port USB hub, which are often quite inexpensive; I got mine almost free after rebate, and it's so small you wouldn't know it's there. Moreover, it's probably a good idea to upgrade the enclosed optical mouse; while quite good, the screen is so wide that a Kensington trackball will put less of a strain on your wrist.It comes with 512mb RAM. That's sufficient for everyday use, though you may find the machine is snappier with a full 2gigs. Insist on using identical RAM sticks, since that configuration boosts your performance. An extended warranty will give you peace of mind, as well as continued access to Apple's online help.Bugs? Really none to speak of. It couldn't read two of my many commercial CDs, so I just put them on a flash module in installed them via an empty USB port.This version of the iMac is rightfully considered one of Apple's most elegant and carefully designed products - ideal for users on many different levels of experience. This is a powerful and sharp-looking item that will win over many converts.
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!
Cheap Looking but it works, I however upgraded to theWein SSHSHS Safe-Sync Hot Shoe to Hot Shoe #W990560becasue it protects the camera body from higher flash trigger voltage of older strobes
Installed easily in a new Dell Inspiron 560. Integrated immediately with the operating system. The Inspiron came with only four USBs in the back and two in the front. For a desktop, that's not nearly enough. However, reviews for hub-type USBs indicated problems with that approach. I purposely looked for a five-star internal unit, and while this one was more expensive than some, the ease of installation and the obvious quality of the circuitry (no sloppy soldering here), made this product a real value. Just remember that you will need a computer that takes PCIe cards.
It was cheap and works like a charm. thank you It is exactly what i was looking for to connect to my tv
Like any good piece of technology, this card stays out of the way, operating fast (I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT), trouble-free (so far), and behind the scenes. I bought this model because it was the best price per storage space solution for the format at the time. I'm sure that very soon, that magical price point will shift to 4 GB or higher.
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.
After around 2 years of use, my case finally began to break. For about $27, lasting 2 years isn't too bad. The case itself is very beautiful and nice, and it's clear enough to see the iPod screen. Although bits of dirt can get into the case from time to time, the case does a fantastic job of keeping your iPod looking clean. Also, the case is great at protecting the iPod. I dropped my iPod 3 times on the ground (twice on concrete and once on asphalt). My iPod still works as it did the day I bought it. I've ordered another case for my iPod, and I'm sure it'll last 2 years or more and do a phenomenal job of keeping my iPod safe. :)
I had received this item in perfect condition. Have tried this with the Sony TCS-30D Pressman Cassette Recorder with Stereo Recording/Playback unit in which I had also purchased most recently. They both seem to perform well. My most sincerest and deppest thanks to everyone that helped make this all work together.
The real problem is they sent a replacement unit to me and it also didn't work. I'm now waiting for yet another replacement to be sent.... More to follow.
i bough this at Target (same price) and during the first day of use it broke! the cable slides from the middle to be more to one side or the other, and then trying to get it to retract back in, it just broke off the contraption and now is just 1 long cable. very poorly made - don't buy it! at least it's easy to bring back.
Good pictures, simple operation. I bought this camera for my wife because she doesn't like the complicated camera I have and did not want to learn to use it. Her only complaint is that it doesn't have an independent view window, but it is hard to see how they could fit one on a camera of this size along with the big review lcd on the back.
As one of those dinosaurs out there who still LOVES my Palm T/X PDA after all these years, I have found this keyboard to be absolutely indispensible. Just having a real keyboard to do my stuff on my PDA has been awesome--I use my PDA more than ever before--and this in the day of iPads, Android tablets and the like. These keyboards work pretty much on any older Palm OS device with an IR port, and I am told it is also compatable with some older non-Palm devices too.The stock drivers included have been problematic for some, but I haven't had any problems yet. There are updated drivers out there, but to be honest, with the end of Palm Inc., it's hard to locate them. You might want to google or bing up a search for them. Installing them is just like installing any other Palm application. Not a problem.The keyboard works awesome. It folds up and is very compact as well--a big plus if you work out of a backpack like I do. It' is particularly nice with my T/X in landscape mode. It has shortcut buttons for the main things--calendar, notepad, etc, and you can customize these if you want, though I've never explored that personally. Batteries last a LONG time too, and I use my keyboard daily, and sometimes heavily creating work notes, etc with my Docs 2 Go application. I also keep several spreadsheets on my palm, and this keybboard makes working and navigating them a breeze.My one complaint is that it is somewhat fragile. It was never designed to sit on your lap. It needs to be sitting on a table. I'm OK with that. The trouble is that after a while, when you unfold the keyboard, many of the keys stop working after a while. I think the contacts get bent but I haven't figured out how to get into the inner mechanism to perhaps slightly bend them for better contact without destroying the rest of the unit.Palm new the needs of mobile users like no other company before it. I'm perplexed they didn't design these keyboards a bit better in this regard. I usually have to find a new one about every 6 months or so, but I use mine daily. So, I bought 2 and keep one permanently unfolded on my desk at work. I suspect it will work like this for a LONG time to come, but it sort of defeats the idea of a "mobile" keyboard. And I have one I carry around with me that again, I expect I will need to replace in 6 or 8 months.Since Palm is now gone, their PDA's and these keyboards will soon be a part of history. I know the day is coming I'm going to have to upgrade some in the tech department. But for now, my Palm does everything I need a mobile device to do--perfectly.
In general these are excellent speakers. They have good frequency coverage with tweeters, a 3 inch midrange driver, and a decent subwoofer. The sound is very clear and crisp. Perhaps they are a little weak on the lower midrange, and a little too bright on the hight notes, but still very good. The price is astounding, I don't know how Creative managed to put this kind of sound into a $50 speaker system. These sound better than some > $100 Bose systems we listened to at the store. I am also impressed by how tiny the satellites are.IMPORTANT NOTE: These speakers sound much better after you have been playing them for a while. Out of the box I would recommend a good hour or two of warm up time, before you listen critically. Afterwards, I would recommend 15-30 minutes before they will sound their best.We originally bought these at Best Buy on a whim, even though we couldn't listen to them until we got home. However since then we have ordered two more of these systems to put in other rooms of our house, because we like them so much.There are some drawbacks however:1 - They are not HiFi. As I said ealier the lower midrange imparticular isn't perfect. However their sound is quite decent, and comparable to other $100 - $150 systems.2 - Volume. These are not particularly loud. On full volume they will barely fill a medium-large sized room, but they won't do much in a church auditorium :-)I would highly recommend these speakers. If you can, give them a try.
I bought this to use at work and have not been disappointed at all in the sound quality. It plays the bass notes well for a system of this size and I haven't noticed distortion when I've turned it up.The great news is that it works with the 2nd generation iPod Touch, which was a nice surprise when I upgraded my Touch.The bad news is that it won't work with the 3rd generation iPhone.The realy bad news is that Amazon charged me only $33.52 in September when I originally bought it. I returned today to buy a second one only to see the price inflated by $22, quite a price increase! I'll look elsewhere for one or wait til the price is lowered.
A2DP BLUETOOTH UPDATE: For whatever reason, OS X 10.6.7 has a minimum allowable bit rate for A2DP Bluetooth stereo audio so low as to render the resulting audio -profoundly- depressing. -Especially- if you have the foxL v2 portable speaker(s), and become accustomed to fairly amazing sound quality on the thing under W7. Not to worry however: Xcode costs 4.99USD on the Apple AppStore, and within it is a utility called "Bluetooth Explorer". Running this utility (find it w/Spotlight) and going to "Utilities", "Special Options" allows you to set "Use dynamic bitpool values" to something higher than "2". I found that setting it up to 64 meant not being able to connect to the foxL, but backing down to 50ish bits or so works well, and the audio quality, while not incredible, is at least tolerable to surprisingly good.SSD/TRIM UPDATE: For whatever reasons, neither my OS X 10.6.7 nor BootCamp W7 installs recognized my Samsung SSD as supporting TRIM. I have enabled TRIM support in both OS X and W7, and things have sped up even quite a bit more - astonishing. IF YOU DO THE SAME, YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN INITIATIVE, AND AT YOUR OWN RISK. -jmcThe thing to remember is: this is just a personal computer. Just like a-l-l the many personal computers I have had over a period spanning more than two decades. No, not just like those.PHYSICALThe physical workmanship is . . well . . I have sat in Mercedes Benz's that weren't machined, built or constructed this nicely. My dad was a watchmaker in his heyday - this laptop actually refreshes my memory of the attention to detail and execution that I observed as a child, looking at the various watch and clock mechanisms laying about my dad's workbench. In short: Magnifique (a pun). Even the lack of &lt;Home>, &lt;End> and keys cannot deter - sort of. How sad [I thought] that I now own yet another piece of Chinese manufacture - certainly the best example of same, however. I did put a Speck protective skin on it, and blocked the "STEAL ME - NOW!" light on the back of the lid with the thinnest aluminum foil I could find, so it looks from the outside like a two-year old, $350 laptop. Just how I like it to look - from the outside.SOFTWAREThe OS X operating system, for all the religious fervor of its head-shaven, robe-wearing adherents, is not really better than Windows 7 but rather, different. It is missing some truly fundamental business networking and operational functions or rather, those functions are dissembled into their various nooks and crannies instead of consolidated in the way they are in W7. Regardless, I DO LIKE IT BETTER than W7. It is somehow, inexplicably, LESS STRESSFUL. Even when I was staying up all weekend 'til 3AM trying to migrate enough of my Dell XPS stuff to use the MBP at work on Monday, it was not as tooth-grinding an exercise as it might have been if I was moving just from one Windows laptop to another. Go figure.It was however REALLY DISAPPOINTING to see just how easily the HFS partition can be completely compromised, and how glibly the documentation calls out reformatting and reinstalling everything as the correct course of action. So much for Microsoft being the arbiter of the absurd. YOU HAD BETTER BE CAREFUL, especially when employing Boot Camp or other, dual-OS solutions, and -do- be sure to have an external backup that can function in both camps, before potentially sawing off the limb one is standing on.PERFORMANCEThe OS reports 8 CPU cores and not just 4, which I thought was interesting. Regardless, this thing s f-a-s-t. The BBOD does come to visit from time to time, particularly when handling certain downloads or archives that have something odd about them, but it is nothing like the old days - my last Mac was a toaster (Classic), and I gave away a lot of my best years, watching the Beach Ball as my beard grew out. No more of that, I can tell you.This thing has a SATA 3 interface - Oy! My transplanted Samsung 256GB SSD is SATA 2 - it was the fastest high-density SSD available at the time of original purchase. I was underwhelmed at the mild (but definite) performance improvement it brought to the MBP. BUT THE RAM! Oh. My. Gawdness. Going from 4GB to 8GB truly means [almost] never having to say you're sorry. The speedup of operations with both the SSD and RAM upgrade are almost frighteningly effective.The Battery life is so-so. Not amazing (even before the RAM upgrade, and even after the lower consumption SSD), not bad - about 3.75 to 4.25 hours, beating on it the whole time pretty much. I may try and "recalibrate", or may not.The display (1440X900) is really beyond: beyond gorgeous, beyond visually sweet, beyond, beyond, beyond. My tired ole' Acer 2223W VGA flat screen looks somehow better than it did running externally off of my Dell XPS, if that's possible. My ViewSonic HD flat screen however was trying to look crappy, until I corrected its imput from "A/V" to "PC", did a color calibration, etc. - it now looks quite excellent. I am using Kanex dongles for both the VGA and HDMI.EPILOGUEAt about twice the cost of an "equivalent" Intel/Windows solution, you should ask yourself, "WHY?" Then, carve out a solid hour or so to go play with one at your nearest retailer, and the answer will come to you - honest.
I've had the newer black version and the older white version which is likely the same.The old one lasted ~3 months. New one lasted a month. Tested in another car and didn't work there either, so I'm guessing it's the tape rather than the deck, but for reference 1991 Honda Accord stock deck.Nice when it works, long cord is good.
Picks up every wireless camera in the vincinity. You'd be surprised how many there are.
this thing works well upto now, if it could be smaller, then i will rate it with 5 stars
Pretty much the perfect mouse, probably worth the extra money. right-hand shaping is very comfortable, good customizable buttons, though i never use the zoom ones, scroll is nice too. Also long battery life and wireless range. great all-around
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??
I own a Bogen 3011 and hand carried it throughout Tuscany. It is a very fine tripod, but certainly gets heavy when traveling. When getting my gear ready, I would find myself wondering if it was worth the hassle--not good. This case has changed that equation in favor of the 3011 now. It is well balanced on my shoulder and has ample padding to both prevent dings and avoid knocking people out in crowded areas. The side compartment is a nice touch and holds my filter folio and other small items. It arrived before the estimated ship date. Nice product--recommended.
This thing is great. I love it! I've had over a dozen of other VCRs and they would all break within a year. With this machine, oh God, nothing in it ever fall apart. The buttons won't break and when you push them they have a solid feel. And let me tell you it is one of the quietest things I have ever used.(I have a P4 IBM computer, I know quiet). RCA did a great job with this machine.
Why did I not listen to the other reviewers that said the sound quality was atrocious? They were right. The sound has an irritating, tinny quality that is most annoying. I stole the external speakers of my kids' computer and now the TV sounds fine. Now my kids' complaints about me stealing thier speakers have an irritating, tinny quality that is most annoying.
I have used Sandisk for years and have only had 1 card ever fail on me. I sent it to the company and they recovered it and sent it back. So I have no problems recommending this card.
I decided to use this adapter because I purchased a belkin wireless router I figured that being the same brand it would work better, so got that right, it worked and I tried different router brand with no problem. I set my router on a first floor and set this in the basement about 30 feet away in the back room, good reception about 80 to 85% most the time, so bought another adapter exactly the same and set another pc in the basement but closer to the router right bellow about 10 feet away and I had no problem at all. I fix computers and I tried this with few different pcs, desktop and laptop and never had any problem, one thing I realized is if you live near where more people have wireless route it will pick all signals near by therefore the best and fast way to connect is manually, double click the icon in the system tray select your router and follow to connect, of course if you encrypted your router which you should you have to enter the password. I used this for almost 4 weeks without losing any connection, in case of lost connection the router has to be reset.
...The camera worked very well, I was very happy with it until when I was playing back a shot I took, the pixels starting getting big, black lines appeared and then the display warning for clogged heads came up...I read the comment guidelines...I called Sharp and got the "Gee, that's not supposed to happen" line, send it to NY"...I reread the manual and realized I had been recording with the camera right next to my computer. The manual says, "avoid magnetic sources". Later that day I tried the camera again and it worked fine and haven't had a problem since. Hopefully that was the problem...the manual says if you use the LP (long playing mode) with tapes not designed for LP, it will cause playback problems...I hope this helps anyone having the playback problems. Too bad the people at Sharp can't/won't give you some options of what may be causing the problems.
I have had nothing but good luck with this product since I bought it about 4 months ago. I use it for backing up my hard drive and extra video and picture storage. Easy to use and nice looking on the desktop. Highly recommend. I think I would spend the extra cash on the 80MB if I had it to do all over though.
I'm on my 2nd pair of the headsets. The sound is far better than the standard-issue iPod headsets and they're priced right. Plus, the earplugs do block out a lot of ambient noise. The problem: I wear them almost daily at the gym. After several months' wear, the volume diminishes. Sweat and whatever else seem to block up a pin-hole in each earplug. That hasn't kept me from buying 2 pairs, obviously. But I wish there were a way to clean them.
I compared AR Performance Series interconnect cables including optical ones with much more expensive counterparts, and I can only hear the slightest audible differences. I spent a thousand dollar on speaker cables and all the interconnects on my first home theatre system. After this experiment I shy away from a hundred dollar+ per foot-long interconnect for my upstairs AV system and the result is not that much worse than my main system downstairs.
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.
I got this for myKindle Fire. I keep my Fire near my keyboard on my desk and watch videos or monitor RSS feeds. I wanted a stable stand that kept the Kindle from bouncing around.With a little contortion, the Arkon stand works well both in portrait and landscape positions. I can easily manipulate tiles in Scrabble in portrait. And I don't worry about the Fire toppling over while I'm caught up in a movie.Overall, it's a great buy! It's also large enough to be used as a cook book stand or if you upgrade to a larger tablet.I took a series of photos with the Fire in various configurations. See the customer photos above.
Ummm, so it's basically free. I have no idea how they make HDMI cords this cheaply, but I'm glad that the did. I bought two just because I felt weird with a 1.75 charge on a credit card. There is no reason to buy any different cord. Buy this one. Buy like 4 of them.
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.
Wow! This battery is brand new and works great! Buying a new battery for my camera was a great idea. This seller even sent the genuine Kodak brand battery. This is not a cheap knock off. This is great. Thanks!
When I received my MDR7506 Headphones, the cord is faulty, and the sound cuts in and out. The actual product when it works is great, but I am going to have to purchase a new cord.
Works great with my new D90. I'm thinking about buying another to get really creative with wireless speedlight photography.
I bought this camera over a year ago before deploying to Iraq. I really put it to the test. It managed to survive intense heat, rain, mud, dust storms, and being constantly throw to the ground with me during combat. I carried it with me for over a year and it still takes great pictures.I haven't used it a great deal underwater although I did test it out in the Lake a couple months ago. It did well.As far as features I'm not a great expert in that area. It does have an incredible zoom (compared to my last camera-Sony).I would recommend this to anyone needing a cameara for an "adventure."
An old 'dumbphone' of mine had an extra micro SD slot, which was great for transferring older pics & info off of it. It could only read 1GB cards though, and most major retailers carry 2GB micro SD cards at the very lowest in capacity. For the price, this allowed me to get everything off of that old phone & transfer it over to my PC.Shipping was as expected, price was fair. Product worked. Can't complain.
The printer was delivered to me very quickly, in about 2 business days. And works perfectly. Product was pretty much brand new and seller even sent me the left over ink, which I thought was cool.Great communication. I am a satisfied customer.
Same problem as many other reviews. Flashing power/standby light. I've treated this thing like gold and it craps out for no reason. How can Phillips produce a product like this and not stand behind it, especially since this is such a widespread issue??? I know it has something to do with a bulging capacitor on the main board, but, I don't have any soldering irons or tech know-how to fix it myself. Going with a Sony next time around.
While this printer functions satisfactorily and the network printing feature is nice, it's ink use makes it an unacceptable long-term solution.As far as functionality goes, all of this machine's functionality is satisfactory and solid, though a bit slow. Getting it set up was straightforward and at first, I thought this printer was great. There were no stellar performances for any functionality and the build quality is not great, but for the price I was quite satisfied.The horrible part is the ink usage. Even while off and not in use, the printer seems to clean itself obsessively. This cleaning uses ink, so after a couple of months of no printing, you are out of ink! When any ink cartridge runs out you cannot do anything except receive faxes to memory. (There is a workaround to the no functionality problem involving placing black electrical tape over the ink reflection matrix on the ink cartridge, but this does not solve the ink-use problem.) The worst part is that even with the excessive self-cleaning, just 18 months after I purchased the printer I can no longer print black. It seems that the print head is clogged, as numerous cleanings do nothing. The troubleshooting guide says to call Brother, and I can only guess this means spending nearly what I paid for the machine in the first place to get it cleaned. Horrible design, Brother. I could stand for purchasing ink more often than I might like, but to have the thing clog despite the constant cleaning is not acceptable.In summary, the functionality is good for the price, but the unbelievably bad ink usage forces me to say do NOT buy this printer.
This device works very well with most types of TV shows. For comedies, one-hour dramas, news and talk shows it does an excellent job. It keeps you from being blasted by unexpectedly loud audio when a show goes to a commercial break and when you tune from channel to channel.However, this unit is very annoying when you are watching movies or musical performances. During quiet passages you can hear the device activating or de-activating itself every time the volume reaches a certain threshold. When it kicks in during a quiet passage, it not only creates a sudden jump in the audio level (and sometimes a pop/thump noise), it also causes a change in the left-right balance of the stereo sound, which is a nuisance.So, it's not bad for an inexpensive device, but you will probably want to use the bypass switch when viewing movies or concerts.
DO NOT go to an electronics store and pay $60 to $100 for cables of similar length, if you have that kind of extra money, send me some of it. Because these things work perfecly: got a new Samsung 40" 1080i and a new Denon receiver and my heart stopped when I saw how much the HDMI cables would be to hook it all up (I already spent my budget). So,I look on Amazon, see the cables and the price, and said no way: too good to be true. I started looking at all the great reviews and said I have to give them a shot, and I'm very glad I did. They work great, picture and sound is awesome.As a matter of fact, when my cable guy came to hook my new cable up, he asked if I needed any cable. Told him that no, I'd scored some from Amazon that were great and the price, and that I brought them with me from my last house. He said that they sell the cables for $11 bucks each, and that the dirty secret was there's no difference in performance between the big priced versus the low priced.
BEATS ANY IF NOT ALL DVD PLAYERS OUT ON THE MARKET NOW!! 100x BETTER THAN APEX. LEAVES APEX DVD PLAYERS CHOKING and spinning and spinning your disc until its on fire and still no movie comes on your tv which leaves APEX EATING DUST.Item exactly as described in-fact even BETTER! Firmware upgradeable/flashable. So I guess if any new format comes out, it will also be 100% playable and compatible.I FED THIS PLAYER the following, AVIs, MPGs, DivXs, WMVs, XVids, and more but lazy to type them all out, and it stunned me and nearly gave me a heart attack that it successfully played all of them FLAWLESSLY.As for brands and types of DVD media, it will and should play all DVD discs that are manufactured from ALL ASIAN countries including DVD-Rs, DVD+Rs, DVD+RWs/-RWs, CDRs/RWs.As for region, I KNOW and CONFIRM that it plays REGION FREE DISCS. Philips is asking for a challenge of "WHAT THIS DVD PLAYER CANNOT PLAY?"You won't be sorry, worth every single penny of my hard earned slavery money. No complaints, this is a absolute MUST-HAVE!! I bet you TSS show will show it soon but by that time, too late. LoL
Just bought this scanner and tested it with text, photo, film, and slide. It did an amazingly good job on all. The bundled software worked great. OCR handled text great. Installation was super easy on XP pro machine (install software and hook up scanner -- ready to go!). No hassles. Looks great too. It's a low cost scanner (had been looking at a more expensive one but decided to save money). This scanner performs beyond my expectations.
I bought this keyboard for my Palm IIIc as an alternative to buying a lightweight laptop for writing on the go. It's extremely handy and well-built, and when it's unfolded it's the same size as a standard keyboard, so there's no awkwardness trying to get used to typing on it.I was considering a laptop only because I wanted to have something I could take with me to write while I travel, so for my purposes the Palm keyboard works very well. It's also very handy for updating calendar and address information, rather than using stylus to write each letter one at a time or tap on the virtual keyboard Palm displays on its screen.The keyboard folds compactly into a nice size that fits in its own little zippered case, only a little larger than a standard men's wallet. It's durable enough that I can toss it in my bag with my Palm and I carry it around with me everywhere.The best thing about it is that it doesn't require its own power, has no special accessories, and saps very little from the Palm's battery. In fact, I've never noticed any significant drain on the Palm's battery due to using the keyboard. I think the time I save by typing instead of writing with the stylus makes up for any extra drain it causes.The keyboard is fairly stable, but it needs to be used on a flat surface so you can't type with it in your lap. I find that the Palm sometimes bounces a little due to the keyboard not lying completely flat, but this is easily remedied by putting a thin magazine or a few sheets of newspaper underneath while using them on a hard surface.Overall, a great investment for its usefulness, I've been able to avoid spending lots of money on a laptop, at least for the time being.
Great player for the price, but it has definitely not the auto reverse option, which by the way attracted me to purchase it. So don't be fooled :)
When I received the product one of the batteries would not charge. I proceeded to get in touch with the supplier and they replaced the defective battery without any problems.
Product is as advertised, received on-time, as priced. Wish all internet vendors performed in this manner.
away from this product. HP will not honor its warranty. If you want an iPod, get it from an Apple distributor.
Finding a rock-sold USB 2.0 hub was difficult. Geeks like me don't want hubs that have ports with angles, round hubs, hubs with fans, hubs with lights, or even hubs that serve as a night light! C'mon Amazon, dump the junk, and get with the program!It took a lot of perusing to find this D-LINK USB 2.0 7-PORT HUB, but I'm glad I was diligent. This find was like "winning the lottery"! This hub is being used on an iMac, and working perfectly. D-Link is known for making "rock solid, performing boxes" of all types. This hub just adds to their vast array of choices. Thank you D-Link and thank you Amazon! I highly recommend D-Link products, and this top quality 7-PORT HUB.
These are great headphones with only one drawback.I like the design. The ability to convert from over-the-head to behind-the-head is a nice touch. As is the stroage pouch.Some people complain about the slightly shorter cable. But I found it just the right length when you have your player in a pants pocket.Now, the only drawback is the slightly boomy bass. Koss went a little too far in trying to accentuate the bass. I had to adjust the EQ settings to compensate for this. Still, it's a tiny bit too much bass for my tatse. I also tried the headphones while listening to CD's. The boominess was still present, so it's not tied to the MP3 format.But, I still recommend these headphones. With the exception of the bass response they sound as good as my $60 Grado SR60's.
Good mouse, many customizable buttons make this product a versatile tool. Don't like the middle button? just remap that function to the thumb button. As others have pointed out, download the mouseware files from the logitech site instead of using the included software.If you're one of those that find this mouse a little heavy, try this: open up the mouse by unscrewing the 3 screws (they are hidden behind the little holes in the stickers on the bottom). Mounted to the underside of the top panel, you'll find a chunk of metal with no apparent function other than to add weight. Just unscrew it and voila!
Probably too early to tell but the cable seems to work fine. We're using it to connect a Mac Mini to a TV/Monitor. No problems as of yet after 2 weeks.
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!!!
As a broadcast journalist in Wisconsin, I find that this is a wonderful tool...far better sound and convenience than cassette tape. The days of cassette recording for reporters is over and the digital age has arrived! The WS-100 is so convenient, and contrary to what some reviews have said, the speaker is OK. I think one just has to watch to see that the play back volume is not too highly adjusted.This unit is great for press conferences, for news specials and can save a lot of tape. The News Director and I share the unit and there is plenty of recording space to go around.Bravo for the WS-100 !!!!Jeff McAndrew, WHBL News
These work as well as higher priced cables. I'm glad I made this purchase and encourage others to do the same.
Bought this for my new Netflix Roku player and it was the easiest electronics setup I have ever completed. One cable does it all.
Six stars would be more like it!These are amazing. There are automatic adjustments to overcome problems previously endemic to wireless headphones.1) There is no need of constant fiddling with tuning to get spot on the frequency. The base has a 3 band slide switch. The receiver (phones) has a button which auto tunes to several channels for each of the three bands and it automatically sets the frequency absolutely perfectly matched to the transmitter. So, if it is so automatic then why is the button necessary? Because the system might perfectly tune to a nearby device (neighbor's pager or whatever). If that happens, then another touch of the button will step further through the channels to find the next device, until it locks on to your phones. An annoying problem is thus done away with completely.2) It senses the level of sound coming into the transmitter from your audio source (e.g. stereo receiver or TV) and shows the exact level you need to set the source to. There is a blinking light which indicates when the source level is perfect for best signal/noise ratio. Problems of hissing, overdrive distortion, momentary interference and so forth are greatly reduced! This is the product's best feature. It uses smart sampling by taking a half minute or so to sample the level in order to get a true overall average before the blinking light indicator changes state.3) A sensor will shut off the transmitter when the source level is turned off (e.g. you switch off the stereo amplifier). But it is very smart about this: it waits a minute to see if the source is really off or just momentarily quiet (such as in between tracks on the CD or silent spots in a TV movie).4) Charging happens automatically. Just set the phones on the transmitter rack, the red charging light on the transmitter will turn on when charging starts. There is no need to mate contacts, in fact there are no contacts. Apparently it charges with a magnetic field, wireless charging! The light will blink when charging is complete and the mode changes over to trickle charge.5) There is an automatic compression feature (I don't use it) with an indicator light. This will prevent fading and blasting audio, but you lose dynamic range. It works very well but hi fi enthusiasts usually resist this tempting feature.There are L/R balance and volume dials and the tuning button on the phones. Also the on/off switch.The ear reproducers are very high quality in the model 140 compared to other brands and Sennheiser's lesser grade (models 110 and 120).The 130 is of similar quality but uses 'open air' earpieces. The 140 is closed on the back for better silencing of ambient noise. However Sennheiser was a pioneer of the brighter sounding open air type of headset and many folks (probably most) will prefer them instead. For one thing humidity evaporates better in a hot humid climate. But I prefer the closed type, hence I bought the 140!The 110's use cheaper reproducers, manual tune, and no automatic level adjustments. But the charging system is identical. And you could buy 4 of them for the price of the 140.
Although my ordering of this product was totally accidental I decided to keep it since it is such a wonderful product. I just will not run out of tape for quite a while. I would highly recommend this product and remember the most expensive label makers are not necessarily the best.2-16-2012I did not open this product right away but when I did I found the incorrect item had been sent not just by one company but two; neither of which are Amazon.com. I have actually stopped doing business with one company because they would not allow me to return the item.
This filter works fine. I use it to protect the lens objective. It does this and I can detect no distortion or light loss while using it.
Excellent product and fast delivery. A must have to protect your camera.I loved the free booklet enclosed with "how to's" on photo shooting.
Unlike many cooling solutions I've tried, the PacificBreeze actually blows air across the entire underside of the laptop. It does this by sitting behind the laptop and elevating it, meaning that it will extend your laptop footprint by about 3.5 inches. On the other hand, sticking out allows it to pull down a lot more air. I'm so pleased that I've bought three of these so that I don't have to carry them from room to room.Highly recommended if you overheat the graphics card on your laptop with 3D games.
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.
You can see and feel the quality of this proffessional series printer right out of the box. I strongly reccomend that you purchase the proper printer cable when you acquire the printer. You need a bi-directional cable to allow for the full capabilities. If you don't have one, it is a simple matter of on screen programming to set up it's use. Also, make sure you install the correct driver for your OS, drivers are available at the HP web site.This being said, you will notice the difference in quality immediately. Sharp vibrant colors and smooth delivery. This really is a top notch product. The ink delivery system demonstrated a marked improvement in smudging and running compared to other HP models, and the results remain consistent.While the target market is the small business user, I really feel this model offers a lot for the home business and home user as well. For just a little more investment you can be printing out high quality invitations, reports, flyers and more. This is also the perfect printer for the home grown photographer to make photo copies for the family.The unit works on many different media formats including transparancies. In fact, if you forget to change the settings when using transparancies the unit detects the media itself!I reccommend the 2000 series proffessional ink jet very highly. Normally you would have to spend a great deal more to get into this quality range. Color laser printers cost thousands of dollars, not including maintanace. The 2000 series offers a genuine alternative for the home and business user with laser like quality.
I received these well-packaged binoculars in record time from Amazon. In time for the March 3 lunar eclipse in fact, which was "first light" for them.Upon unpacking them I noticed that the internal part of the binoculars (as viewed from the objective end) was less black than I'd hoped and believe necessary for good performance. I could clearly see threading that seems to extend all the way down to the eyepiece end. Areas within the threading are almost shiny, metallic black - other parts are grayish. Rather than suppressing internal reflections, this lack of consistency promotes it.I have a sturdy tripod that I use for large-format photography that I knew would be more than enough support, however the tripod attach point on the binoculars is itself affixed to a round bar running the length of the binos. No matter how tightly I torqued down on the bolt to secure the tripod attach point to the round bar, there was still rotation of the binos about the bar as I made such simple adjustments to the binos as focus adjustments, etc. This renders the size and sturdiness of any tripod (necessary for binos of this size and magnification) as meaningless since the bino's mount is inherently flexible and "untightenable" due to its design.I could not disagree more with another reviewer who says "I suggested that everyone who wanted a $500 pair of binoculars for $250 needed to go to Amazon and purchase one before the price went up". I paid $219 for these binos and that is about what they are worth *if* you are willing to tolerate substandard optical performance due to internal reflections and a tripod attach point that is not (and will not be) sturdy without substantial mechanical modification.I am returning these binos to Amazon for a refund and will purchase a better pair from them soon and will consider it money well-spent.
Now I have the memory I need without changing cards. I use it for save my best shots.
I agree with other people talking about DVP3U's bad still image quality. However, camcorders are not supposed to take still images. If you buy any camcorders, you won't be satisfied with its still image. (Sony Mega pixel ones are just ok). The movie quality of this camcorder is great (audio is not as good but you can easily attach zoom mike on top).To the main point. You can buy great super-quality camcorders like Sony VX-2000 or canon XL-1 (with 3CDD) and take hollyhood quality movies. However, if you don't carry it with you most of the time, you won't be able to make any movie at all. If you don't use it, there is no need for super-quality, mega pixel, etc. For this reason, DVP3U is one of best mini camcorders I've used. It fits in my jean pocket and I carry it with me anywhere I go. The battery life is short but you can buy two extra (2hour battery) .... That will be enough for continous use of this awesome camcorder.
The Celestron Car window mount worked beyond my expectations. Not only is it a very stable holder for binoculars, but it also can serve as a dolly for your home video cameras. The shots I've got look great!The only thing is that I wish it were a little more heavy duty.. ie maybe not made from plastic parts. (the plastic is strong, it's just that it's plastic)
THANK YOU for having this battery!! It is IMPOSSIBLE to find at ANY store. The price has continued to stay within a dollar of what was being paid for it when we could still purchase it locally. With old fashioned film cameras leaving the shelves, making room for more digital, it has become increasingly difficult to find replacement "anything" for them! Thank you!!!
It feels a little on the flimsy side, but actually very sturdy. It fits very tight,(will loosen with time)but for the price this lens is amazing. It's very fast, and gives excellent exposure especially for portraits and sports. Great in low lit areas as well. I'm currently using this one as my every day lens. It's awesome. KM
I have a K-2 500Mhz and this card really helps out making the games run smoothly and look great! (I've also upgraded the memory to 384 megs of RAM) I would love to have an AGP slot, but since I foolishly bought a Compaq several years ago, this card is the best thing I could have done. Prices have really come down recently to make this upgrade very affordable.
I have no idea what kind of rip off this is but it took hours upon hours to download. WTF??
I needed this to add a wireless speaker to our "cry room" at church. We had a wireless system with a mini plug and needed this plug to make it work with our board.It cam fast, we plugged it in, it worked. Really hard to say more than that. We didn't have any problems with this item at all.
These are great headphones. The cord is long, the sound is great, the cost is low, and they last forever. I've still got mine that I bought five years ago.These headphones boost bass slightly, and give a very smooth, rich, deep sound.Comfort is also great.
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.
This stand is extremely efficient sleek as an iPad stand. It holds the iPad steadily, and I can type on the screen while using the stand with no problem. It's not the most stylish stand, but you can't see it with the iPad on it. There is easy access to the charging port--what else could you ask for?
Was recognized in windowsXP and Linux (redHat and ubuntu) with no problems, BUT it would not work with 2 different esata devices using 2 different cables. Windows will show the device connected half the time and then fail.... not worth returning for $6. This was not a driver/config issue, it was just a really cheap item issue.
This lens is a nice addition to the lenses I have for my Nikon D200. It is a fast lens, allowing work in low light while still using a shutter speed that allows hand held shots. For this DSLR it is the equivalent to a 75mm lens, so it is a nice lens for portrait work. Photographs with this lens are crisp and sharp.
I purchased this camera case to be used with for the Panasonic Model DMC-TZ25. I hoped that this little case would have an extra compartment for abattery. It did not. The camera fits very well, but that is all it fits.I also did not get the "bang for the buck". Pricing is too high for this type of product. I was going to sent it back, but by the time I found out what the shipping charges are, I decided to keep it. The material of the bag is just right for what it was designed. Go to Walmart and look around, you might be able to find something for less that will serve you better.
No problems so far. Fair price and good product with fast shipping, and was packed well and received fast in perfect condition.
For a street price now of about $10, Philips has produced a very well thought out, well built, good-fitting, nice-looking and very listenable set of behind-the-neck headphones. The longer cable length with anti-pullout feature, and the gold-plated mini plug are bonuses not usually available at this price point.Their sound is lively, smooth, spacious and tonally rounded, with enhanced bass effect. Not as open, resolved, well-paced and detailed as the Sennheiser PMX60 (costing $35), the HS500's can at times sound a bit congested--slightly shrieky in the highs, honky in the mids or boomy in the lows--with demanding musical passages, especially massed voices and instruments. But given their essential musicality and bargain price, these complaints amount to minor quibbles for the HS500's.Nice for portable and low-to-mid Fi gear, and a thoughtful gift for friends and relatives who can appreciate sound quality a notable cut above the default headphones that came with their iPod or Walkman.Four (4) solid and well-earned stars.
I love this camera! Bought it to replace my DSLR-like Panasonic DMC-FZ10. The pictures it takes BLOWS away my old Panny and not because of 10 megapixel vs 4, but because of the USABLE ISO settings! I took indoor shots at Christmas this year using no flash what-so-ever and using ISO 1600. With my old camera, the images would've been so dark and grainy that they wouldn't have been usable. With this camera, the pictures are great, crisp and have just a little motion blur in them, not to mention a GREAT DOF! The kit lens isn't the greatest (I'm saving up to buy a lens with a similar focal length but with built-in image stabilization), but it's a good start. Get this camera, use the kit lens for a while until you can afford to buy some really nice glass and you will have one AWESOME setup! :D
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.
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.
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 purchased last years same model and the VCR quality is noticably poorer then my 3 yr old SONY VCR. also the VCR recording can not record weaker signal stations. My sony would record it but the govideo unit would just end up with garbage.
very quick service. i received cables in 3 days of ordering from california to florida....cable was exactly the size and type i needed. works perfectly and the price was excellent.
If you want a good product stay away from Tom Tom products. I have used 3 different products from tom tom and maybe I'm a slow learner or tom tom has bad products, just stay away from tom tom so many better gps units to buy that are better. I decided to return the tom tom products and buy a Navstar and soooo much better and graphics so much better. Stay away from tom tom and buy a navstar or just look past a tom tom.
I bought this item for my newly purchased Apple Macbook pro (unibody, mid 2010) and it fits like a glove.It feels like it does offer some protection and had the ability to store the power supply, my external (2.5") harddrive, Bluetooth mouse, and some paperwork.If I do not include all these items, the bag fits snug around the laptop.I can recommend this item.
If you're looking for an inexpensive, no-frills system, this is for you. The reasonable price, easy installation, and great playing quality make this an excellent value for the money
I ordered this item to help out in the office - very comfortable at first, but within a matter of days it fell apart! the fabric covering came unglued from the base and all of the gelly substance started coming out from the inside creating a sticky mess all over my desktop. I have had much cheaper and more comfortable wrist rests in the past.
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
For the price and size, I really thought this would have mediocre sound quality. Turns out it's really surprisingly good sound quality, super easy to use (take it out of the box, plug it in, and turn it on). And although it says it doesn't work with iPhones, first thing I did was pop my iPhone on (without an adapter) and it works beautifully and charges it at the same time. Also works as a great set of computer speakers for my laptop with just 1 plugin (provided).It's also compact (~5x8 inches? x 2 inches wide?) weighs only ~ half a pound and comes with a handy carrying sac. Best $28 bucks I've spent in a long time!
I purchased these speakers around 6 months ago, and they are the best speakers I have ever heard.the sound is filtered perfectly, and at 1/3 of the volume, my entire house is shaking.these speakers are great for parties, or even parties across the street, and have flawless sound.there are a huge array of inputs, whic is great.I have these hooked up to my computer, ipod dock, xbox, tivo,tv, and dvd player, and it is amazing how rich the sound is.if im watching a movie, it always feels like my house is better than a movie theater with my klipsch speakers.there are 3 speakers included in this set, a subwoofer, and two satelite speakers.the subwoofer is pretty big and boxy, but its usually hidden, so its not seen, but heard, and this thing flippin woofs! the satelite speakers look like something out of star wars, but I kinda like that.these puppies are sooo loud, and even at the loudest, it still doesnt max out, resulting in super loud, super clear audio. someone complained about a hissing noise.well, I think those dodos just didnt set these up right, because my speakers do not have a slight hiss at all.I highly reccomend these speakers to anyone with a moderate budget, but if you have a huge budget, try the 5.1 system, which is basically this system plus 3 extra satelite speakers, which would probably give you 3 orgasms with just one bass thump or concerta peice.please, stop "researching" these speakers, and go flipping buy them right this instant! no, you cant even stop for gas on the way!
Bought this bag for my Nikon d80 + external flash + battery grip. It fits everything pretty snuggly. Other reviews state that the camera juggles around in the bag but I had not experiance that. Very comfortable. I was able to wear it for 8-10 hours straight wandering around Disney World with a little one in tow. No discomfort whatsoever. I love the easy accessibility of the bag...quick access to camera when needed. Rain pouch works great too. I highly recommend this. I agree with other reviewers that the Slingshot 100 would've have definitely a bit small. Glad I went with the bigger size.
This scanner has given me the means to copy and edit my 35mm slides while providing great quality in the process. The CanoScan CS8600F is easy to install and easy to use. This product also has the capability to scan negatives, a feature I haven't used thus far. I highly recommend this product to everyone who have 35mm slides they been wanting to enhance.
While it did work for 3 months, I never removed the cable from the device it was connected to from day 1. However, once I started plugging it into another device, it just broke!! I had probably switched between the devices hardly 15 times and then it no more fit. I could clearly see the copper connectors bent badly.
Ok, let me start by saying that this is a fantastic camera. The clarity of both live feed and stills are incredible even in low/uneven light, sound is great even if just using the cam mic, it's very small and portable, clip works great, the numerous features are very intuitive and user friendly, etc., etc. In short, the engineers were on top of their game with this one.On the other hand, the software designers were not. The issue is that the mic driver is actually very glitch-y. To start, I had to install the software 2 times before it registered the driver at all. Then, after fighting with Yahoo! Messenger for about an hour, I realized that the driver is actually not compatible with Yahoo! Messenger, so it kept freezing up and losing connection and such. It works fine with AIM Triton and works spectacularly with MSN Messenger, though.In short, this camera can be a bit frustrating to get working right if you're not familiar with the quirks associated with the mic driver but once you get it up and running, it's definitely worth the $70 you can get for on Amazon (I wouldn't pay the $100 Logitech offers it for on their website); probably the best notebook web-cam on the market at the moment.
I just returned this camera to the store where I purchased it. The LCD was grainy, and had lines running across it. The processing time was slow and not helpful in taking pictures of my active 8 year old. I got a great Christmas shot with the camera, but only after I put it on a tripod. My plan is to purchase the Kodak Z812 which got much better reviews.
I had my eye on a $400 sony digital because I need to upgrade desperately from an older Sony (which I love). After buying this camera for my 9 year old, I was so impressed with it that I'm going to save a bundle and get one for myself! I am high volume photo so I'm very picky. Great camera, great price. You will need extra memory but the 256mb should be fine for most users.
I have had my r800 for around two months now and let me tell you this thing is awesome (and I have had quite a few printers in my day).CD/DVD printing is really why I bought it but the photos are top notch. I have printed over 300 Cd-R and DVD-R and they just look Terrific. I also have printed DVD Cases and 8x10 photos that just amaze me at the clarity.Price for cartridges are still kinda of high (was supposed to be $8 each but they are $12-$15) -- Eight cartridges so if you want the most bang for your buck I think Canon has some nice choices(This can be expensive). Overall I feel this is the best photo and cd/dvd printer under $1000 --
This thermometer is a must have for fish enthusiasts. Works great, easy to use just point and read, and is accurate.
The last of digital image, is this cable. I made a very good merchandise with this cable. In costa Rica is not found. Thank you for the sending.
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!
I recently got this sub to add on to two satellite speakers, and the results are unbelievable. With the gain turned up to barely to 25%, everything already starts to rattle (and I have a bit of experience with bass: 200W 12" sub in my car). This 100W sub is very efficient with its well designed front port, and the amplifier is very clean. At high outputs (haven't actually put it to the max because #1 wearing it in + #2 afraid of ppl complaining...), the sound is not distorted at all. Very, very good deal being 100W RMS (not 100W max like many of the other advertised systems...Yamaha). From a very dependable company too, Sony. Couldn't be happier!!!
We were in the market for a pair of FRS radios and I had two slight reservations about the Motorolas:1. I thought the price was a little bit high compared to some of the other brands.2. I wasn't really sure how I would like the &quot;Push To Talk&quot; button being in the front center of the radio.I'm really glad I decided to go for the 289's because they are VERY cool radios. The PTT button is not a problem at all. These things are so small you can reach the button easily with your thumb(or any other finger) with the radio in almost any position. As for the price, I think the Motorola 289's are built very well and are probably worth the extra(if any) you have to give for them.I didn't think the radios worked all that great at first because they were not real clear. That was only because they were too close together. As soon as we got the radios separated they were just awesome. Loud and clear for almost two miles with me in the car and my wife in the house.We've only had the radios for a short time but I don't know what I ever did without them. Used them last night to install a satellite dish on the roof.The only thing I didn't have much luck using was the scan feature. I had them set to scan two channels and it would never see any transmissions on the second channel. I think it's probably only because I need to read the book and figure out exactly how to set them up. There are lots and lots of features on these babies. Some of the features I will probably use all the time, some I will try once and never use again.Have to just say that I would highly reccomend these to anyone in the market for FRS radios. They work GREAT and they are the coolest looking(IMHO) radios on the market.
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 kit worked Great! was a very easy install, fit like a glove in my 2006 Silverado. no problems and there is no rattling with the inclosure or the radio thats in it. Wish everything i bought worked this well.
I just ordered these and got them in the mail and tryed them out. While I was jogging they would just not stay over my ears they kept falling off. They seem like they should be used for just walking use. I guess they work better with people with larger ears. I tryed using the ajustments that came with it and it still didn't fix the problem. So take it from me buy something better you would be alot happier.
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!
I bought this monitor on the reviews of PCWorld, this review was for the antireflective screen and they gave it outstanding/outstanding on graphics/texts, first monitor to receive this rating. When it came it was the new antiglare screen with the matt finsh. It looked great but was disapointed because the rating went down to very good/very good. I had a problem with the monitor and to make a long story short at the end the sent me the older version that was reviewed first. When I set it up it was as what PCWorld said OUTSTANDING alot better than the antiglare screen. The colors were so vivid and text crisp.
I bought this item off of ebay for $47 shipped. I recieved it a few days later, today. What can I say? I'm very impressed. It's small, compact, and.. perfect. The buttons seem to be sturdy, along with the whole thing. I've already dropped it a few times and it's just absolutely great. I originally upgraded my firmware to UMS, but for some reason I decided to change it back. I got the wrong firm ware and really messed it up. I then formatted the drive using the software included and got it working. I'm now using the iriver music management software. I bought this as my first player and decided to use it for school, home, walking, bike rides, etc. So far, I've got about 20 songs at 128-250 bit rate quality. I honestly don't know what to say. I'm very impressed, it's a GREAT product. DO NOT hesitate to buy this!I hope this helped, honestly. IT's a great product!
Epson's software is not compatible with my Hewlett Packard 970 CSE desket printer. The consequence is that the copy function and photo print function don't work. The maunual and advertising don't address this problem. It would also appear that the scanner has contamination inside (under the glass) - as no matter how much I clean the outer glass surface my images have dust features.
I love this device. It gives me all the functionality I need & more. I only have one major complaint: It comes with a cover that does not give you access to any of the function keys, so every time you want to do something you have to take it out of the cover. They do sell a cover with access to all the ports & function keys, but they want another $29 for that. Why not give you that instead of this cover?
I bought this len for my dad birthday present. Actually, i know this len is an old len in pentax series but When I received this len, it was surprisingly new, seemed rarely used. The len is functioned normally without any problem, very good comestic look. I would like to recommend this shop in amazon. Thanks !
My old drive crashed with a virus and I didn't have a very current back up:(Don't make my mistake, keep you're data backup up!I bought this one to use while I retrieved my old data off old drive.This disk comes with no sata cord or instructions. But GREAT price.I plugged it in and let it format the drive over night.I couldn't believe how cheap it was. It is a little louder than my old drive, but it's 10 TIMES the storage.I was a little shocked at how bad the failure rate seems to be on hard drives, especialy external drives. Maybe people only complain and don't compliment. I've only had this drive for a month or so. I hope it lasts!
I was very excited to start this book, but only finished it due a feeling of loyalty to Tartt for such a wonderful first book. Her talent is undeniable, and the first fifty to a hundred pages still had me excited about what was to come...but then it stalled. Scenes and details did not seem to contribute anything to the plot or character development and were just filler to get a series of character sketches to novel length. But there are some wonderful characters in this book; a pack of authentic great-aunts and grandmother with mannerisms that were right on the mark, a thoroughly depressed and emotionally absent mother whose home reflects the same neglect she shows her two daughters (I swear this is my ex-mother-in-law!), and a clan of bad-seeds known as the Ratliffs. What I like most about Tartt's portrayal of these villains is that they also have a good side, or at least traits that we can empathize with. That said, however, the plot falters in a series of pointless scenes, and important questions are never answered to the reader's satisfaction. You're left with a feeling of "what was it all for?" The answer is: Tartt buckled under the pressure of following up such a successful first novel, and needed to get past book number two. Maybe now the pressure will be off for book number three.
I don't know if I was more impressed by the quality of these Polk speakers or just really disappointed with the factory speakers that came in my 2012 GT500. They didn't even deserve a space in my garbage can. The Polk DB571's however were awesome. I just did a speaker for speaker swap of the four 5x7's I had in the car. The difference was remarkable. Very clear sound, nice base and decent sound at high volume. I almost reconsidered installing a sub. In retrospect, I probably should have, but that's another story.
I bought this digital camera for use at work. It has loads of features (optical AND digital zoom, exposure adjustments, ability to imprint custom borders / date &amp; time stamp) that make it a versatile tool for business and personal use.It's as easy to use as a point-and-shoot but steps up with advanced capability when needed. Image resolution is great - takes exceptionally clear photos. I use it at its' highest resolution and it gives me 11 images on an 8MB card, 25 images on a 16MB card. USB connection makes downloading a breeze and makes it quick too!Go for it - you'll enjoy this camera.
but it's the damn inserts that frustrate me to no end. I bought this bag for the height and side compartments for extra storage. I want to be able to fit a Canon 1D3 w/ attached prime, as well as either a 70-200 2.8 or 100-400 with another prime in the extra compartment as the largest kit I'd need. Well, that didn't work so out went the zoom and then I found that the "2-compartment" insert still wouldn't hold 2 primes (24mm & 50mm) and that "pro-size" DSLR and attached prime? Forget it. Domke's are pretty good bags but their inserts suck big-time. As an owner of the F-6, again, the inserts are enough to drive anyone bonkers. Tiffen/Domke need to evaluate the idea that we are in the digital age and their inserts are firmly stuck in the analog days - they need to expand the capacities of these inserts to accomodate larger, digital lenses and their reversed hoods. I'm going to Think Tank instead, just like I should have for this purchase. There's a company that "gets it" because they build the bag to the dimensions of the gear that people use it for. And they're built like tanks (and, unfortunately, weigh about the same. Hence the Domke purchase.)Sorry Domke - but it's time to get a clue. And by the way, the sewing on the bottom of the insert that was for two lenses didn't have stitching that connected one side along the bottom where the green polyester/nylon meets the gray foam to form an enclosed box. QA needs to catch that as well.
This product works great! I was surprised when I got it at how small it was. Turned on the bluetooth on my phone and it found it immediately and paired up flawlessly. Now I can stream Pandora radio from my Droid to my car with no wires- awesome! Great product!
I wrote a review just a couple of weeks ago on this same laptop. I wish I had waited some more time before singing its praise...There are a few very annoying issues and the customer support is trained to give you just standard answers. Nobody really cares what your real problem is and how to solve it. Here is the latest email I have sent them. If anyone knows of a good way to file a case against compaq, let me know please...1. The recovery disk that came with my laptop WIPES OUT EVERYTHING IN ALL PARTITIONS ON MY HDD, INCLUDING PRIMARY PARTITIONS. It also resizes and merges all partitions. This is not just unecessary but also plainly unfair. XP does not have a requirement that there be NO other partitions on the HDD.2. The recovery disk uses ALL the space, it does not leave ANY unallocated space on the HDD. So, i cannot create partitions using Diskpart either. I now have to insvest in some thirdparty tools to just create some partitions on my HDD.3. So, everytime I use the recovery disk to re-install the XP system, I am going to lose ALL data, even any other OS i have on the HDD. WHY ?4. The compaq presario 2710 was advertised as being a &quot;Desktop replacement&quot;. is this how a Desktop Replacement is supposed to work ? I am a software developer and my HDD always has atleast two OSs to do cross platform testing/development.5. Also, You cannot simply install another copy of OS on your machine. All the hardware needs very specific drivers that come ONLY with their recovery disk.I have never felt so frustrated with any other laptop I ever owned. Hoping to get some useful solution from you this time. Do I have to take this case with someone else ?
lasted only the summer. faded very quickly. it tore along edge. its cheap (inexpensive) because it's cheap (poorly made). Save your money.
This speaker worked for about a minute, then it quit and that was that. We returned it to Amazon and bought one from a local Radio Shack... it was about a hundred bucks, but it works! Don't bother ordering this one.
Cable does exactly what it is suppose to do. Got it a couple of years ago when I purchased a surround sound system so it was pretty much a freebie.
I bought this a few days ago, and I absolutely love it. Been using windows for so long- haven't used a Mac in YEARS. Very good to be back, I guess you could say. So fast, so stable.Let me just sum it up for you like this... I was ripping a cd with iTunes, playing tracks off that same cd that had not been ripped, updating my ipod with a full library of tracks, surfing the web, chatting, and scanning pictures- ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Windows would've crashed 8 or 9 times before you finally gave up and decided to do one thing at a time. I won't lie, it did hiccup a little bit- the music would pause for a couple seconds during a scan. But, that is with the 512mb of ram. It needs more, which I am going to take care of. But, I am VERY impressed with what this computer can do right out of the box.If you're thinking about switching from Windows, don't worry about it anymore and just do it as soon as you can. You won't regret it.
I bought this theater system almost two years ago, and it hasn't given me any problems. Though I give it a bit higher rating than some of the other reviewers, I agree with what they say for the most part. First, the pros: Divx playback. This was essentially THE single reason I was in the market for a system, and why I chose this one. At the time, it was hard to find a decent compromise between quality and expense, and this was one of the few systems I could find that had Divx playback (from nearly ALL disc formats - many only playback from CD-R, but this one supports CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, etc) and wasn't either out of my price range or too cheap to provide reliability. While Divx playback isn't as hard to find as it was two years ago, it still isn't a given in most systems - and this sytem's ability to play almost anything I could throw at it is indeed why I give it a slightly higher rating. It handles avi and divx with ease, and looks great, so I finally can unhook the second PC from my television and simply burn my video collection to DVD, without having to go through the arduous process of re-encoding the video. Aside from the Divx capability, the sound is good, the menu operation is expansive without being daunting, and the remote is well designed (I know that sounds silly, but awkward remotes are a pet peeve of mine, and I've taken back a number of electronic devices because of them). Even little things won me over with this system, for instance, Yamaha is extremely generous with the amount and quality of the speaker wire they provide - a small but good thing.The cons - most of them are minor, but could still make or break the system for you, depending on what you are looking for. True, only Dolby Pro Logic and DTS 5.1 - so maybe not the system for you if you are also in the market for HDTV. And yes, the reviewer's comment about the "angle" icon not going away if you are watching a DVD with multi-angle selection. Fortunately, this is rare for me - in fact, I've only had two in all the time I've used it. It's a small annoyance, but typically uncommon scenraio, so I'll let it slide. Hopefully, the future media centers (and I'm sure many present-day models do) will be smart enough enough to incorporate ethernet plugs for firmware/software updates - something like that would have this bug taken care of already. But again, it's a rare occurance that DVDs have this feature. Also, when reading the file names from data discs, that might contain something like Divx or MP3s, it would be nice to be able to scroll left and right and see more of the file name - again, a small complaint, but forgiveable given the playback reliability. Lastly, and to me, this is the biggest con, maybe right above the lack of DDS, is that there is only a digital coaxial input, no optical (toslink), which is a real bummer if you have a dish or digital cable. I don't know why they did this either, seeing as how digital coaxial is less prevalent than optical - and seeing that most other systems simply provided both, rather than gambling on one or the other.So, in all it really depends on what you are looking for. If you are an audiophile with cutting edge equipment looking for a sound system, you might be better served by something else. If you're in the market for a nice multi-disc unit that can reliably play your ever-expanding collection of divx videos, and deliver great sound - all without breaking the bank, I would recommend it all the way.
bought for sound bar use sound was good but wont charge ipod so got Belkin docking station and improved sound as well
This lamp is sold "NEW" at stores for over $20.00 dollars each bulb, and even eBay could not touch the price. The fact that the items are 3M which is the specified brand by the projector manufacturer, is a major plus. Excellent seller.
THIS RADAR IS A VERY CAPABLE UNIT. AS WITH ALL RADARS, YOU HAVE TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT. FIRST, THE UNIT HAS A SERIES OF DIFFERENT BEEPS FOR ALL RADAR DETECTION. THIS COMES WITH A SERIES OF LIGHTS. LEARN TO RECOGINZE THE RADAR UNIT. AS YOU DRIVE ALONG THE ROAD, MAKE IT A POINT TO PAY ATTENTION.A RADAR UNIT IS NOT A LICENCE TO BREAK THE LAW BY SPEEDING!!
This is a GREAT mouse, expected lifetime of 12-24 months, you can't beat it for $9.99 at most retail locations. In 5 years I've had 3 of these and the side-buttons are programmable making them a great inexpensive gaming mouse (I used one of the buttons to key up Ventrillo, making communications easy when raiding).
"You get what you pay for" applies to this product... LOTS of static in the cable. It is intermittent about every 5-7 minutes and lasts for about 10-15 seconds. I would not purchase this product again.
I purchased this as an extra battery for my camera. Good baatery life and works good
Everybody that gives this remote a bad review just missed the point. If you want to customize the settings of X or Y device then going with anything other than that device's remote is a waste of your time not to mention dumb. If you don't like the 3 sec.lag time just know that the remote is switching on and off 3+ devices, How long does it take you to handle the individual remotes? Now for the point of the Harmony880 remote: sit down on your everyday couch and do your everyday in-front-of tv-activity with one remote. Yes, you do have to keep it pointed at the devices (an EXCRUCIATING 3seconds) because it uses an IR signal. If you point it anywhere else during the performance of its functions it will not activate a certain device. But know this, that there is a device button that would allow you to use the most popular functions of a specific device.I love mine and I'm getting a second one. The reason I give it a four is that I belive everything has room for improvement. This is definetly NOT a waste of money, even my daughters (6 and 4) know how to use it. Don't get intimidated and have fun.
I bought a 42" Vizio TV from Circuit City and needed a wall mount but did not want to pay high prices. This mount was very reasonably priced and very sturdy. Easy to mount the TV - Would recommend to anyone.
Outstanding unit - I have had mine for a month and I am SO pleased with its performance. The picture is wonderful, and it is so simple to set the code to be able to play ANY DVD. This one is WELL worth the small price you pay to get BIG results!
WARNING: Do not buy a new Sony Vaio of any kind with Vista if you want to record any audio off of your sound card - meaning the internet. Sony has permanently disabled the "wave" or "stereo out" abilities of they're new computers. On all other major brands there is a simple two click solution, but Sony has deemed it in their best interests to make it impossible to reverse. This is a serious and deliberate flaw that they've built into their computers with bigger "corporate interests" in mind, not the usefulness of their computers to the average consumer. And they're customer service (what a joke) could care less! As so many have said before me, they have the worst service - it's just horrible. They had no idea what I was talking about and couldn't or wouldn't put me through to someone who could give me any answers. Be warned. See this forum for more information.http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/showpost.aspx?postid=1816948&siteid;=1
Battery lasts much longer than my old audiovox radio. The only negative I've experienced so far is you need to really press hard on the keys/buttons, other than that this is an awesome 2-way radio.
Just bought this mouse from Amazon. I like that it's small & light,and that it functions well. I don't like that the cord isthin & short - pretty well must be used right next to a notebook.And after some use, the cord is sure to wear out...I wanted a sturdier product. Should have paid attention tosome of the reviews which mentioned the cord. But again,it's a well-functioning mouse.
This is my 2nd generation gyration mouse the first one is still in use for about 4 years now but having battery charging issues with my battery lasting about 1/2 day now after 4 years of usage. I cannot find a replacement battery for the old unit which led me to this purchase.The new unit lived up to its expectations, slightly different design and feel but very solid and comfortable product. Very easy to setup configure and use. I do take care to lay the unit on its side when it is not in use and I'm getting anywhere from 4-5 days of use on a single charge.If they ever decide to integrate a small keyboard on this thing, nothing fancy, something similar to what you find on a cell phone, this device would be out of this world!
- 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.
bought this product back in 2000-2001 and it was a great product then. but now, it's 2012 and it no longer works nor does iomega no longer supports it.
This item shorted out after three months of use. Which is unfortunate, because it's a good remote.
V7 R15PS 15" LCD Monitor was shipped and packaged so it arrived on time and received in good condition. product performance great at this time!!
I bought it for my camera. Went on vacation and didn't fill the card up. I was suprise to say the least. I took pictures and video of everything.
Never got it! My hdmi that I bought on amazon don't ever buy from import520 !!!!!!!!!!!! N n. n. n
I really like this printer. It's great quality for an affordable price.
I've been using this with my Kindle Fire for about a week now. Absolutely no complaints. Good design, high quality, and I'd buy another one. Does exactly what was advertised.
I unplug and plug in the connector to the laptop often. After a year it fell apart. The gold wrapper fell off leaving all the little exposed wire ends open.
I went through at least four pairs of headphones -- all of which either broke or did not stay in while exercising -- before finally finding these. They stay in your ear and can handle sweat, and the sound is great! Highly recommended!!
I bought this for my wife who wanted to hook her iPOD into our home receiver. The plug worked perfectly. Just plug one end into the headphone jack on the iPOD and the other two ends (red/white) into the input ports on the stereo receiver. A cheap way to listen to your iPOD music collection throughout the whole house.
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!!!!
I'm a hard core World of Warcraft gamer and it doesn't require a lot of graphics support from the hardware.I installed my new ATI card and set everything to highest detail expecting about 2 fps but it blazed at 50-60 fps! The details I'd been missing so long made me want to kick myself for not checking into it earlier!The card is solid and I've had a lot of fun with this modestly priced video card. If you are upgrading then this is a fine card to go with.
These wall plates degrade the signal quality significantly. Ok to use if the cable is 6 feet but not if 25 feet.
I was extremely excited by the marketing of these waterproof headphones. WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. The first pair was muffled and then broke within a week. They sent me another pair, but still, after hours of fiddling, cutting, buying wax, buying a swim cap, the sound was muffled and very poor quality. Clearly they don't even think their product works as demonstrated by the exceptionally restrictive return policy. Purchase this product at your own risk.
Bought this in Oct 07. While the product is good in some ways, in most it is just plain awful. Every review I read prior to buying said it was great. These reviewers should have lived with the 605 for a while first and also reviewed the CS aspect too. I loved it for the first few hours too! Then it went downhill...MP3 - not great. Weak volume, useless EQ. Big for just an MP3 too.Picture Viewer - sucks. Open a file and it takes forever for it to display the thumbnails, doesn't open them at all if they are over 5 mpixel.WiFi - Can't download the $30 web browser. C/service no help.TV Recording - SUCKS!!! The TV guide is still "down" according to Archos CS. It's been 4 months now.Battery Life - as bad as everyone says it is.Value - poor. For a big, chunky MP3 player it's too expensive. You have to pay extra to use the other functions (which don't even work in my case), then it's just plain over priced. Buy a iPod touch and a DVD recorder, it's cheaper.The customer support is DEPRESSING! Tried to load the TV Guide, but kept getting an error msg..... Then it's the classic tail of a 45+ minutes on hold listening to crappy music only to be left steaming mad by an tech who wants you to call back tomorrow when they should have fixed the problem. Of course 4 months later that problem still isn't fixed! Tried the email route - 3 emails requiring additional info each time(!) and 2 days for each reply. Only to get this responce, "Unfortunately the TV Guide server has been undergoing some maintenance, so the download was unable to process. It should be up by the end of the week." 4 MONTHS LATER - STILL DOWN!Bought my wife the iPod Touch for Christmas... a much better product and service. AT LEAST IT DOES WHAT IT SAYS IT WILL.
I love this DVD player. The USB port is a terrific idea. Its perfect for connecting an external hard drive filled with Divx formatted movies, MP3's and photos. The remote is not very user friendly, but works ok. I highly recomend to anyone looking for ease of use and functionality of a reasonably priced DVD player to purchase this Philips player.
The engineer who designed this case did not account for the connectors + cable thickness. My drive would not fit inside and still let the thing close. I dealt with it by using some masking tape around the gap for a while.Then my computer kept losing the connection. I would get constant errors, and iTunes was having fits. I though my hard drive was bad. But I put it into another enclosure and it worked. Which means this thing was not only mechanically bad, it was electrically bad too.You get what you pay for.
I like this product, however it runs out of ink quickly and hard to find the right type of paper.
It's a nice solid, external hard drive. I bought it solely to use as an "unsupported (by DirecTV)" external harddrive. It's a much larger alternative harddrive to the internal drive provided in DirectTV's DVR HR-21's. Just remember it's not "adding" hard drive space to the DVR's internal drive, it boots up as a replacement to the internal drive. (Make sure you unplug the DVR each time you go back and forth between the internal and exernal drives.) Anyways, the big deal for me was that it actually works/is compatible with the DVR, whereas I tried, without success, several other external SATA hard drives which would not play nicely with the DVR. This one definitely works. It's probably a fine external harddrive for a PC too, but I just haven't used it for that purpose yet.
Works great. Save me lots of bucks comparing to getting it from a nearby store, unless you need to have it right away.
Good switch for the price. Auto sensing works well. seems fast enough and easy to use. This is not a smart switch so you will not be able to monitor activity. Connections are in the front, back connections would have been better to hide the wiring. You may hear a slight high pitched noise when plugged in. Good value for a consumer product. Commercial applications should consider other higher end switches.
This product is wonderful. It was quick and easy to set up and it came with everything necessary to put it together. I had a DVD playing 10 minutes after I took it out of the box! I shopped around before purchasing this system and this truly was a great value. The Oritron HT240 is one of the better-priced complete theater systems, and aesthetically it is one of the most attractive.
All though I did not buy this camera online (I bought it at a retail store) I had to be talked into buying it and not a Sony. I was a beliver in Sony and still am but this camera was the exception. It was so simple to use and it takes great pictures. I am soooo glad that I purchased it. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to step up from a point and shoot.
This item is well worth the price. It seems that everything even remotely related to the IPOD product line is so overpriced. To find something of this quality and at a price that I consider reasonable, is a great find. It works well with no drawbacks. Fits my Nano 2nd generation like a charm and is comfortable to boot. Good job Belkin.
I already had a Logitech Harmony 880 remote, so I was prepared for the tedium of setting up this remote. Or, I thought I was prepared.I installed the software on my Macbook Pro running snow leopard. The software installed and ran, but it could not communicate with the remote. At all. I googled the error and, per instructions, uninstalled my Logitech software, uninstalled my Monster software, reinstalled my Monster software, and created an entirely new account. Same communication error. I tried reinstalling from the website, but the installation was corrupted (I guess my uninstall left something behind).So, I took my disk and my usb cable, and I went to my son's trusty old P4 Windows XP machine and started again. Same communication error. I uninstalled the software AGAIN. Re-installed it AGAIN. Created another brand new account, and voila. I gained entry to the worst interface I have seen in years. It made me set up the Omnilink, even though I'm only working in one room with line of sight to all my components. Okay. I set up the Omnilink. Setting up the light switches was a total breeze. Setting up the components was somewhat slower than just using the Logitech software, but it wasn't that bad, until the time came to save the settings. First it made me save to the Omnilink I wasn't using, and then, when it had me plug in the remote? Crash.At this point, my husband handed me a hammer. I restarted the computer, launched the software, and the interface could not find the remote. I pulled the battery on the remote, restarted that, and tried again. And the settings saved. Yay!Using the remote involves a bit of a learning curve. The remote is laid out very differently from much of what you see these days. Instead of a center select button with up, down, right, and left surrounding it, the select button toggles up, down, right, and left.All of the buttons work, once you find them, and the Harmony software was able to configure all but one of my living room components correctly. Everything works right from the activity buttons, and I can also control my lights. I guess all's well that ends well.UPDATE - except it DIDN'T end well. Less than a year after I bought the thing, the charger stopped working. The light on it indicates that it has power, but the thing will not charge my remote. I have worked around it by buying a second battery and using the charger from an old Aiptek camcorder (so old that you had to pull the battery to charge it) to keep one charged so that I can swap them as they run down.
Well after 5 years of use, this cable started to cause flikering on my tv. But... for only $2.95 and free sh, i think i got my money worth. (note: during the 5 years i had absolutly no problems with this cable till now.)Now i am ready to upgrade with a new home theater and tv. Will need to buy 1.3b, cat 2 cables anyway.If your looking for this cable to last more than 5 years, this may not be the cable for you. After all, again it is only $2.95.
I purchased this drive from Amazon. It lasted a little over a year, then died. Since I had been using Western Digital drives exclusively since I started building computers in the late 1990s, I assumed that this was a fluke, and I purchased and installed another one, same model as the one that died. The second one lasted a year and a month before it also died. That's it for me - one failure could be a fluke, but two virtually identical failures is a design and/or quality problem. I am now through with Western Digital. Something has apparently changed, and not for the better. If you do buy this drive, you better be very sure that your data is backed up somewhere else...
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.
First let me say that I love Harmony Remotes. They are great products in terms of functionality. Unfortunately the I've owned two 670's, both of which broke in the same way. The USB connector and IR light in the front became detached from the device. The thing is just not durable. Sure, it has been dropped or knocked off of the coffee table a couple of times, but the darn things are just too fragile. I believe the fact that I experienced the exact same issue on each of my remotes is proof of this fragility. I'm going to give Logitech one more try with the Harmony One. We'll see if the build quality is any better.
I bought it because it was the cheapest 25 feet one I could find. But it just stopped working suddenly when I plugged it in to my laptop, 2 weeks after I bought it. When I first got it. I noticed the metal part of the ends were kinda lose from the casing on both ends. Now side seems to be even more lose than the other. I guess it wasn't built for use in a dorm room environment, being plugged and re-plugged multiple time a week. If your just gonna plug it in to something and leave it there forever maybe this is for you. If you are a relatively heavy user, probably not.I guess you get what you pay for.
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.
I've used the GUC232A converter for the last 6+ years. It always works great for me. I've used it with both WinXP(32 bit) and Win7(32 and 64 bit) without any problems. I program flow computers, calibrate instruments, and integrate to AMS device manager to send calibration routes to a Fluke 744. Never had any issues. I buy them in 4 packs, because I'm constantly giving away these to my coworkers and customers who see how great the unit works and need one right now. Always a great product, thank you, and keep up the good work.
Bought this product to be able to use my nano ipod at work. I like it so much I'm keeping it at home and plan to buy another for work. Great price. Looked in many stores and didn't find anything that came close. Everything was over $50. Easy to use. Love it.
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.
Nice product and I really like the digital settings. The only draw back is the sound rebirverates from the speakers when the volume goes above 20.Great radio/CD if it is just going to be placed next to your bed for wake up and go to sleep music. Not so good if you put it in your bathroom and want to hear the music over the shower.
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 is an excellent lens which captures just what you're looking at and for. The picture quality is great.
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.
Did you just put some A/V equipment in your shopping cart and need an HDMI cable? Then get this product. It's cheap and it works fine. You may be suspicious because the cable is *too* cheap (as was I) but don't be. This is a perfectly fine product that gets the job done for a cheap price.
Given how much less expensive the Opteka grip is relative to the Canon product, I was a little concerned about the build quality. Having used the grip for a couple of hundred frames, I think that my concerns were unfounded. The grip is solidly constructed and works well.A couple of minor nits (very minor given the price):The grip could mount a little more snugly to the camera. (1) There is a tiny amount of play, even if I tighten the screw as much as possible. (2) The shutter button requires a tad more pressure than the shutter button on the camera. The shutter works fine, and much of the problem may be due to the fact that the button is recessed a bit into the grip. Neither of these strike me as significant problems, and given the difference in price between this grip and Canon's.All in all, this is a great upgrade to my Rebel XT. Highly recommended, particularly if, like me, you found the Rebel a bit too small and hard to grip.
This is a great camera it takes really nice pictures for the price you pay compared to other cameras with the same optical zoom and MP this is a great bargain. Highly recommended but carry along spare batteries. I have found that the Lithium batteries have actually a longer duration time.
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!
Last summer I purchased a Samsung LN52A550 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV and purchased Monster cable for monster bucks as I was led to believe that a 52" need expensive cables. It was hard to believe that these $1.25 cables will work.I recently purchased a Sharp LC26SB24U 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV and purchased these cables and believe me... I have seen no difference. We even tried these cables on the 52" (as a matter of fact they are still attached to the 52") and there is absolutely no difference that I can see...none what so ever...I feel so robbed. Before I purchased these cables I said there must be some difference....but none...N-O-N-E!!!!!I am not a technical person...just someone who watches TV and right now I am looking at my 52" with this $1.25 cable and it is not showing any different that when the monster cable was attached.
We have a projector and keep it on the second brightest setting. The lamps last a really long time - we are still on our first one from two years ago.
I love this little gadget. I listen to a lot of internet radio streams and got tired of hearing the same commercials over and over, so now I just mute it. If I want to change streams-zap. I gave it 4 Stars because the software can't keep up with all the player updates. So I don't update as often. It will still work with the newer versions in my experience with Winamp, but you might have a few glitches. Write an e-mail to the manufacturer with player version and they will work on it. A great product for the price!
I love the mouse ... it has worked great and has survived being dropped twice from 2 to 4 feet. It works very smoothly and I would highly recommend it!
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.
This item is a pain. Despite what I had read here before I bought it. It will not play jpegs images, any size, different brands of CD-R and CD-RW. Both are supposed to work. I tried different file sizes/names/numbers etc. It simply spits disc out, indicates "no disc"!! The manual trouble shooter section, no help, email help..none, referred me to phone help number. They were also of no real help. They hardly knew what I was talking about, and didn't offer to research problem and get back to me. Finally they had me send it back for a replacement, at my cost, even though it's under warranty! The second one the same disappointment. Look elsewhere for a consistant product, one with a liberal return policy! It will play a DVD movie, wheee. I am done with Philips!
Arrived promptly and on-time, as expected. Installed in a matter of minutes. Performed as advertised! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who might need them.
I bought this unit for several reasons. I am replacing a vintage 1998 Toshiba DVD player. I'm using it with a 50&quot; standard TV and a surround sound system. I was always bothered by digital affects I saw on my TV when using the Toshiba DVD. Specifically, when there was a gradient of color say from light blue to dark blue, you could detect distinct bands of color. All of that has disappeared with this unit. The picture is great. The colors are sharp and saturated. My previous DVD would not play CD-R/RW disks. I am converting all of my CD's to MP3 format. This unit plays my homemade MP3 CD-R/RW disks flawlessly, plus the sound is great. I don't imagin I will need my 60 disk CD changer any longer since I can put 250 songs on one CD. I also record video CDs (VCD &amp; SVCD). I've transferred many camcorder tapes to VCDs and now I can share them with family and friends. I highly recommend this unit.
I connected this to my HP PSC2410 all in one and then instead of running an ethernet wire to my router which is across the room from the printer, I connected a D-Link DWL-G730AP in client mode to it. This made my printer 100% wireless, and I'm not attached to the printer with any kind of wires whatsoever. I took away one star because it doesn't support scanning on my printer, but its not a big deal because I hardly ever scan anyway, however I would have liked that feature for the rare times that I do scan. Also, if you are installing this on Vista, Netgear has new drivers on their website that are made for Vista so make sure to download and use those. I'm really happy with this purchase because I don't have to use the 30 foot USB extension cable I had running across the floor anymore. Installation went smoothly for me.
I used these feet to elevate my laptop as all the cooling is at the bottom and it barely sat off the table. Now, ventilation and a cooler laptop. Go feet. Ordered more for satellite receivers.
I actually already had one of these and I liked it so much that I bought another one to use out in my garage for the convenience of just being able to take my XM MyFi receiver from the dock in the house and pop it in the dock in my garage.The sound quality and features are incredible and it even comes with an outdoor antenna with 20 feet of coax. Don't miss the chance to get one before they are no longer available.Altec Lansing XM3020 Docking/Speaker System for the MyFi, AirWare, Tao
I saw a review about this projector about a year ago on a tv show called screen savers,which airs on tecTv.They gave it a good review so i gave it a try,AN LOVED IT.I only bought it to watch dvd's on an it works perfect for that.I have a huge wall in one room of our house an simply painted the wall white an use it as the screen.A 20 foot screen no less.It's the ultimate home theater,just add your surround sound an boom.No reason to ever leave your house for the movies again.Yes the lights do need to be low,or in my case i like it dark.But its got a great picture an more then worth the price.We've had nothing but fun with it ever since i bought.Its the perfect projector for those on a buget or for anyone that just dos'nt like to waste a lot of money on something like watching movies..............
I haven't had used this too many times. I bought the battery for a trip since they don't last that long if you're taking videos or high pixel pics. Seems to last as long as the original battery. Serves its purpose and I would purchase again.
Set up was very simple. And haven't faced much trouble with the device.I normally have a minimum of 4 devices connected.Once in 4 months or so I may need to restart.For the price I payed, it has been good.
Two outputs, but only one is component. Main logic consists of the Philips TDA8310 chip which is actually purposed for processing for picture-in-picture applications. Save some cash and invest in a higher-end receiver that does video input processing rather than buying this hunk of low-budget design. $50 in parts, tops.
This enabled me to extend the RAM of my Asus Netbook from 1GB to 2GB. Excellent product, great price, easy installation. Highly recommended!
Had this delivered when I was State side and immediatley used it when the wife and I visited Disney LA. Got good reception in spite of all the other signals picked up round the park Distance wise the 2 miles is a good estimate and line of sight is needed but you'll be surprised how clear it is even in enclosed spaces. Watch out for the rubber cover at the bottom it esily tears and cracks so eventually you'll have to leave it home so it doesn't fall off. Back in Manila still get a good signal in all the malls and no problem with clarity as long as line of sight is maintained.
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.
Microsoft makes really solid peripherals, BUT you must buy their high end stuff. This cheap mouse is just that -- a cheap piece of crap. Ours didn't work so we sent it back and bought a decent Logitech mouse.
I purchased this adapter because the manufacturer's website said that I needed it based on the model of my TV. I entered the Brand and Model Number on www.omnimount.com and it said that in addition to the actual wall mount, I would also need this adapter. After receiving this adapter, I could not figure out how to attach it to my TV. The pre-drilled holes in the wall mount did not line up with the pre-drilled holes in my TV, so I decided to call OmniMount. After speaking with the customer service rep, we determined that I did not need the wall mount adapter, contrary to what the website states. Therefore, I had to go through the hassle of returning the item. However, OmniMount has agreed to reimburse me for the shipping costs that I will not be refunded by Amazon because it is not Amazon's fault that I made the purchase. Moral of the story - speak with an OmniMount customer service rep before purchasing because OmniMount's website might not be accurate.
My wife and I own a digital camera already, but she needed a point-and-shoot for a class she's taking. We got this camera, and after just a couple of months, it quit working. The camera comes on, and we can do everything (review pics, zoom, change menu settings) EXCEPT take a picture. When we push the shutter button, the camera turns off. After searching the web for a solution, I've discovered that many people have this problem, there is no apparent solution, and no information forthcoming from Fuji.Don't take my word for it, check out this "find help here" site.[...]
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.
As another reviewer said, this does not have room for other accessories. But then again, why would you be buying a camera this size if you wanted to carry around accessories.The leather is good quality. I've used it for a few months, and it still looks the same.Velcro is perfect for my camera with this case because a magnetic latch like other camera cases would probably do damage to my lcd screen. The velcro still has not worn out.I use this case for my Casio Z750, and it fits perfectly. Probably too big for the Canon SD400/450 series, but good for the SD500/550 series.
. This camera is almost unheard of in magazine comparisons, that's an absolute shame because after buying this camera I was amazed! I have many friends who are photographers and can't understand why this camera is not on the cover of any digital magazines or at the top of any camera comparisons. Unfortunately many people will buy whats advertised the most. Hey HP......... adveritise this baby........ it's the best camera on the market and nobody knows! I'm glad I took a chance at an unadvertised camera......you will be too. Dennis..... A very happy HP C618 camera owner :)
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.
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.
Careful. This is a terrible product all the way around. Terrible to manage, operate, and to keep data.Every power glitch (yes have ups) causes RAID failures and drive problems (will not boot) The unit alos locks up which the only way to start again is to cycle power and that is essentially a power glitch corrupting the disks.There is a horrible tftp and flash re-writing procedure to get going (restructure array) and the last time it quit working all together.The unit has a very long response time on the web interface. It is the only way to manage the unit and timeouts are frequent. It is a nightmare to use.Customer support using the and web support forums are gretted as mild inconveniences to the staff and they don't really care whether the unit works or not.
I can't really say much about this product. I mean its just a cd holder. I just wanted to be the first/only person to ever review this product. Its light and great for trips or long airplane rides. Just buy it.
I wish i could say that the product was good, but i can't placed in an order from tiffrose0712 and at the last minute she just cancel the order. after email getting me excited for my shippment if she post it again dont buy from her
I got this for my eTrex Legend. Like the other reviewers have said, the maps are pretty badly out of date. If you're in a relatively new area, don't expect this CD to have any streets listed.If you are navigating in an established area that's been around for more than three or four years, you'll find the maps to be pretty helpful. They are very detailed, and I've found that even if a restaurant isn't properly located on the map, the marker is usually within walking distance of where it should be. Note though, that because this map data is rapidly aging, a lot of these restaurants have gone out of business and no longer exist.I live in Los Angeles, and the area is so big that Garmin split it up into two maps on this CD. One covers just about everything west of the 710 freeway, and another covers everything from the 710 east out to Palm Desert and Orange County. The problem is that these two maps are like 7 megs EACH.If you live in the Los Angeles area and require full coverage, the 8 MB of the eTrex Legend just isn't enough to hold it all at once. That's not a big deal for me, but it would have been nice to know that beforehand.If you have a need for coverage of the entire LA/OC area, you'd be much better off with an eTrex Vista which has 24 megs of memory (and costs more than twice as much as the Legend!)
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!
What can i say about the Garmin 2720 that has not been said already? I am a guy who has been known to drive around an area five times before breaking down and asking for directions.(I know its a guy thing.)If the directions are lengthy i will nod my head as if to say i understand exactly what your telling me. As i drive away i realize i can't remember the first or second street i was told to turn on. Not so bad as long as you don't drive around the block again and see the same guy who you asked directions staring at you.Be honest we've all done it.Well not anymore.I now have this wonderful gps that takes me by the hand and announces every street and turn i am to make in order to reach my destination. I make excuses to go to the store ten blocks away so i can hear this thing tell me how to go home.All kidding aside this gps does everything easily and accurately. The product is made well, looks great and loads of fun. As in the past Amazon is reliable and ships fast.You won't be sorry if you purchase this.
Why pay $70 for an HDMI cable? This cable works as promised and was delivered promptly.
Itz a dolly! With that said it is pretty nice to have. This is about as simple a dolly to use as possible, light weight, breaks down really easy and has itz own carrying case! What can I say, I'm looking to put some milez on these wheels. All in all a good, solid investment.
This is the second stand that I have purchased. One for my tablet and one for my day planner (a bound binder). One stand is kept in my office the other is folded and put into my shoulder bag. It's simple and it works. My second purchase is a testament to its utility. BTW, from time to time tighten the two Phillips screw heads - would be better if the connecting screws were bolted.
Audio cut in and out continuously even after using multiple cable combinations. Would not recommend this product
I've used this Aux cable for over 4 years. Yeah it's breaking down a bit now but still works good. I'm about to order another one. Perfect audio quality from my iPod or phone to my car, all the time. Get this and you won't regret it.
The user guide was no help, unless you have a Generic setup. All I needed to do was to set the SSID in the stupid part. Then, when I called up Linksys for support, I spent 10 bucks to download a program, and save THEM time and money.Let me repeat. It cost me $10 so that Cisco can save money. I guess there's a sucker born every minute. Me.Next time, I look for FREE support. For goodness sakes, I spent good money to buy the stupid router.
I ordered this for my granddaughter for Christmas and am very pleased with it. It came promptly and was just what I wanted.
I have owned other SanDisk cards before, but not this particular one. My first test drive of this card was at a relative's wedding. I wanted the best quality so I put my Canon 10D in Large Format mode and started snapping away. About 20 minutes later I decided to check the top window of my camera to see how many more pictures I could take. It read "999" so I snapped away some more, checked it again about 10 minutes later and it still read "999". I thought there was something wrong until I started looking at the pictures I had already taken and realized from the Canon's numbering capabilities that I was on picture 144 out of 4000+ pictures!I love the way this card sucks the image off the CMOS plane. I didn't time it, but am convinced that it is pulling down these large format images faster than my old 1Gb SanDisk card did for medium format.I haven't tested the "extreme" aspects of the card, and hope I never have to. But I'm convinced it can handle whatever they say it can in terms of temperature variations.
The reason I gave this a one-star is that there's no check box with zero or minus ratings.I have a 42" plasma Akai and have been waiting two months for a warranty repair, with no resolution in sight. The "service" number in the Akai manual connects you with seems not to be tech-support at all, but an answering service in Ohio. (The corporate HQ is in California!) The "associate" who answers the phone tells you that, "...they will pass your problem along." They also tell you not to expect any action for over a month because they have to do "research" on finding someone in your area to fix your TV. A month or more to look up "TV repair" in the phone book. Right!When you ask for a name of somebody who is empowered to make decisions at the company, you get the dodge, "We're just an answering service." No phone numbers. No last names. They evidently got off the dime when, on the third phone call, I threatened legal action, after a month of being ignored. But I still can't talk to anyone at Akai to find out the problem or who's in charge. Zero, zero, zero in the feedback dept. Customer service at Akai borders on criminal negligence. Nobody is home.Six weeks after my first call, a local repair person called me and showed up a week later. Akai really must have done that "research", because he reflects their corporate culture--he doesn't return my phone calls. I suspect they just picked the cheapest service and now are dragging their feet on providing the part. But I don't know. He hasn't gotten back to me for over a week. But at least with him I can personally go to his physical location to find out what's going on.If you think you can solve this problem by getting an independent warranty, think again. Your contractor still has to deal with the coorporate black hole at Akai to get the part...
Friends generously lent me their Canon 370Z to take on my vacation. It was wonderful -- very easy to learn and very easy to use. The pictures have been processed and they came out very well. I loved the flexibility of photo sizes and the ease of using the telephoto feature. I came home and ordered one for myself. In fact, several of the friends with me on my trip plan to do the same. Seeing this camera in action definitely turns it into a &quot;gotta have&quot;.
I love the price - great deal for an SACD-compatible DVD player. I use a Kenwood receiver and speakers (HTB-504 home theatre in-a-box) but have replaced the sub with a Velodyne CHT-12. I connected the 6-channel analog audio with 3 pairs of Stealth FLR silver interconnects, the digital audio with a Stealth Fineline MK II S/PDIF digital coaxial cable, and the video with Audioquest/Cinemaquest YIQ-3 component video cables. The SACD sound is outstanding, and I actually prefer it for use as a DVD player over my Toshiba SD-3755 5-disc DVD changer, even though Toshiba DVD players are generally considered better than Philips. It automatically adjusts to correctly display widescreen movies, whereas with my Toshiba I have to use the 16:9 enhanced mode on my Sony TV. I couldn't be happier with the purchase, and, in retrospect, would gladly have paid more for it. The buyer should be aware, however, that it can get quite expensive buying the high-quality interconnect cables necessary for SACD playback.
I have had this product for a month or so, and am very pleased with it. I have had no problem playing all sorts of discs.The only thing I was slightly put off by, was that there was no eject button on the remote, and though the deck does seem to eject, that function is fairly temperamental.However, it's a great deal for the money, and is an unfussy, easy to use, and very 'tolerant' [-of all sorts of discs] player.
I replaced a Harmony with Next Generation remote extender with this setup. The Next Generation remote extender required constant battery exchanges, and never really worked right. The URC setup has been mostly flawless since we installed. It does not have a "HELP" button like the Harmony when things go wrong, like the receiver does not turn on or something during a macro string. Otherwise, so far it works great.
Computer continues to shutdown when charging via PC. Not cool, I guess I learned my lesson, pays to pay for the real deal.
Gave it to my bro for his birthday and he loves it. No complaints
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 looking for a long HDMI to run my lap top to my 55&#8217; and not cost a lot. At the same time I did not want sacrifice quality. When I bought this I thought well if it does not work I won&#8217;t be out a lot of money&#8230;I am really glad I purchased. Thanks Link Depot!
I got two of these, one for my Jeep Liberty 4x4 2005 and the other for my Jeep Wrangler 4x4 2003. I was tired of having my iPod Classic in such windshield holders because when I go out to four wheel the often come off the windshield. I checked at Bracketon's web site the recommended way to mount such brackets in each car and they work great.Just be aware that an iPod Classic won't fit if you have it protected with any kind of case, take such case off before puting it on the holder. However, I'm sure you won't find anything better for this price!!
I am a long-time PC user and sometimes VB & MS Access developer. I purchased a 1.4GHz machine with 512K ram, wireless keyboard, and bought a logitech bluetooth mouse since Apple's mouse is supposedly a dog. Also got AirPort. My first Mac.Reasons: I thought the form factor seemed great, I am sick of malware, and I love tinkering with Unix but don't want to change my religion, so this seemed a good & reasonably priced way to do so (yeah, I know about Linux and I've run it, but I don't like administering it.)Verdict? So far, so good. The machine is very quiet and energy efficient. It unobtrusively sits in my kitchen, silently waiting for me to issue commands. It seems plenty fast for web browsing, watching DVDs, music streaming and what have you. Certainly seems equivalent to my P4 machine for these tasks. Elements even seems faster. Setting up wireless was a snap. The graphics are great. And yes, there really does seem to be a powerful unix core sitting under the hood. I had frankly always thought of the Mac and it's OS as kind of toy-like, but I actually find so far that it has a more "Cadillac" feel than Win XP. Live and learn.Though folks like to deride Apple for lack of software, I don't see much besides Access development that I won't be able to do with the Mac. I mean, does any serious writer or spreadsheet jock really care who makes their application, as long as the grunts can ultimately look at it in MS Office when they're done? I think not.A less-recognized bonus, perhaps, is that Mac OSX also supports X11 windowing, which means great, cheap *nix products like Open Office, emacs, and the gimp can all run on the mini (not that I've tried yet, mind you - I just got the machine a few days ago!) That is really hitting paydirt, since these are terrific applications that can be had for basically nothing.So? And so, I would recommend this computer to PC users who like to experiment, or who want a cheap, reasonably quick machine for the day-to-day tasks like writing, tracking the ol' bank account, emailing & web browsing and think, like me, that firing up a pentium tower for that kind of stuff is rather wasteful. While this would probably be a very good machine for the novice once set up, a little technical saavy is needed when first establishing user accounts, rights, network and file-sharing protocols and what have you. In other words, plan on helping grandma with setup after you give her one for her birthday. Then again, you'd have to help her with a Dell, too...Though it could be temporary infatuation, the ease of using the mini (and the fact that it's quiet and efficient enough to leave on and ready all the time) suggests to me that it will receive 75% of my non-development computer attentions, at the least. As for my seven year old daughter, she's leaning towards 100% - she really loves the games and the OS X interface.
This is exactly what I was looking for to hold my Nook Tablet when I watch tv or movies on it. Perfect little gadget and you can adjust the back piece so that the angle of the tablet can be where you desire.
I just purchased this system and it's incredible. The sound is really robust for it's size and has a total of 120 watts which is more than many full size systems. The system is sleek and small enough to go anywhere. There are no quirks with my model- the mechanics are quiet, easy to use and very simple to program. I love this stereo- it's worth the extra money.
After reading the reviews, I decided to buy this HTS. After setting everything up correctly I am really impressed with the sound. If you buy this and it doesn't sound good, spend a little more time with the settings before you make your final judgment.
After having eaten up more cordless MS mice than I care to count, I found this one. Rather than the usual "plug in and go," it actually installs--with CD--easily. This cordless mouse does everything except clean the computer screen. My favorite feature is the zoom; it allows a middle-aged person like me to zoom in on small fonts and web sites that are otherwise hard to read. It's fast, and it's ergonomically designed. However, mine is definitely for a right handed person. I don't know if nor did I see whether there might be one for a left-handed person.
I saw this book title memtioned on a few book club message boards a while back so I thought I'd try it, I'm sorry I did. The story is just plain boring. I didn't even finish it, it was that dull. Why all the hipe of this book I have no idea. Don't say you haven't been warned!
I just bought these and absolutely LOVE THEM!! I have tried dozens of different types of headphones. The in-ear buds make my ears sore (and I've tried many types of these buds), the headband style slides around and doesn't stay tight on your ear and the neckband style is just plain irritating while it bounces up and down on your neck and also the piece around the ear is irritating. I didn't opt for the high-dollar professional headphones, because they too have the headband and they're usually too bulky. These are absolutely perfect!!!They're very comfortable-the ear piece doesn't "squeeze" your ear, the piece against your ear doesn't slide around but also doesn't "squeeze" your ear - you don't even notice you're wearing them. And, they have decent sound quality. The left cord is shorter than the right cord, as mentioned in another review - but, honestly, this (to me) isn't even an issue...the cord's hanging there wether it's 4" or 12" long! LOVE 'EM, LOVE 'EM!!
I have a Oregon Scientific 120 and a 121 model, both are lacking in headphone department. They won't stay in while swimming. I tried the Freestyle audio and their head phones get wet and stop working. The only MP3 player that works like it's suppose to is the product by "Swimman" where they waterproof a Ipod shuffle from the inside, pared with their waterproof headphones that are like using bose ear buds under water this unit is a dream and highly recommended!!!!
This is one of those times you get what you pay for. When connecting my laptop to my TV, the video was grainy. It was much lower quality than a standard VGA cord. Also, it did not transmit audio. It was not worth the $3 I paid for it.
My short rebuke of the folks at Plantronics who designed this product is that they are NITWITS. The idea of allowing the PC speaker mode (as opposed to the headset mode) to automatically mute the microphone suggests that someone at Plantronics was suffering from sunstroke when they designed this item!What is all the more criticizable about this product is that it arrived on the market long after Skype's own little round headset/ PC speaker switch (I own one), which has an independent microphone muting switch, arrived on the market.Anyone who would consider buying such a switch wishes to make use of the PC speakers when the family in California, for example, is talking to cousins in, say, Honduras, and everyone at the home in California wishes to hear cousin Sonia-from-Honduras' voice. The advantage of the separate mute button for the mike is that everyone around the PC in California might wish to have a quick moment of discussion to which Sonia in Honduras shouldn't be privvy (should we send cousin Sonia more money this month or not? :)). You might as well invent a family car with only two doors - both inventions contain an element of the oxymoronic!Plantronics' replacement product for the same Skype product (the Skype product is no longer available - at least not here in the US, though I got mine while in Europe) represents a giant leap backwards, which probably explains why Plantronics has ceased its production. Hopefully, they will devise a new one that resembles the superior product that Skype originally came up with (if not, Skype should re-order a large batch of the old product).
Ruggest, dependable, a perfect fit at a right price. The only complaint, and it's almost too small to mention is the rubberized housing does collect dust easily and it won't come off...but really who cares, it's functional, small, acurate! I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
I should have read the other reviews! The power wire actual cooper is just about 1/2 the size of the REAL 8 gage wire I had left over from a previous install. I cut this power wire in half and soldered the ends together to create a single wire from the combined halves. This served as my ground as I re-used my original 8 gage power wire. The speaker wire was also smaller than advertised. Looks like lamp-cord. I used the wire but I am unhappy with the actual gage and will eventually replace it. The cable ends didn't crimp well and I used a set from my local marina.Would not reccomend!
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.
The ideal portable digital player would have the following properties: 1. can easily fit into your pocket, 2. have generous and inexpensive storage capacity, 3. be rewritable, 4. allow movement of material back and forth from the computer to the player, 5. have a microphone for recording, 6. have excellent battery life, 7. play all kinds of media files.I have been a mini disc user for many years. Prior to the MP3 era this was unquestionably the best portable format. Unfortunately it has, to date been stymied by low storage capacity per disc, slow recording times and file incompatibility.This new mini disc walkman is fantastic value for money...As a mini disc player, it records with the superior atrac R format, and as recording can also be done from the CDROM of your computer, the CD database can be accessed, and the names of the songs downloaded (no more fiddley track naming). Interestingly, this does not access the built in CD database in the windows operating system, by which programs such as Musicmatch "remember" CDs. The sound quality at standard recording is excellent, at LP2 it is marginally worse than 128kbs MP3 and at LP4 there is considerable quality dropoff, which is often unnoticable when walking around with the player. LP4 allows you to record up to 5 CDs to one $2 minidisc.So far so good. The software is rather tempermental. Although advertised as a "NetMD", MP3 files have to be first converted to Atrac 3 before they can be imported into the player. This is painfully slow. The conversion program is OpenMG jukebox. This program recurrently crashes on me when I try to convert MP3s. I have given up with this process and use my MP3CD player. Furthermore, the net burner software is not great either. It grinded to a halt, in the midst of recording at LP4, several times. Overall, as a media converter, this is not great, and I would recommend this more for re-recording your own CDs than MP3s downloaded from the internet.The slower play function is a major advance for minidisc. One of the great things about this format is that you can record virtually anything. For example, last week I plugged mine into the audio out plug of my TV and recorded a concert at LP2 (150 minutes). You can subsequently insert track tags, and delete the ads (the tracks then squish together without a gap).It is a pity that this walkman does not have a microphone socket...Being able to record for 5 hours on a single disk through a microphone and upload the recording to your PC would make this the ultimate voice recording device.The battery life on this unit is awesome. I have used my MD walkman daily for the past 3 weeks on a single AA battery.I would strongly recommend obtaining the wonderful fontopia ear bud headphones to add to this device...This is an exceptionally good product, let down by mediocre software, and Sony's obsessional attitude to digital rights management (why can't I make as many copies of my own personal recordings as I want?). 5 out of 7 criteria ain't bad
I didn't try the I-Pod car charger until a year after I bought it and was very annoyed that it didn't worked.
The case provides dry safe storage for a camera and small folding set of binoculars onboard my fishing boat. Personally I like the orange color. Its easy to find in the storage compartments. I was prepared cut the foam for a custom fit for the camera when I discovered the pre cuts in the main foam block. Nice feature enabling a custom fit for valuables.
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.
This item was well worth the fabulous price that I paid for it! It more than paid for itself, and was the best purchase I ever made on Amazon. This was not only a bargin but a steal, and I don't know what I ever did without this product. It was smaller than I expected but that was great, and it holds a ton of documents as well as pictures and MP3 downloaded music! The SanDisk Cruzer worked great with my computer and is compatable with every Microsoft XP and Vista program that I have used so far. The SanDisk Cruzer flash drive was small enough to fit every USB port that I plugged into without the need of an adapter even when I wasn't using my own computer. It was a great buy!
I did a lot of research on this item and other products of similar nature and the Seal brand has the best and longest positive reputation around. This was rated a top product and I was not disappointed at all. I bought this as a used machine and it was exactly as advertised - used but in very good condition. It should have many good years ahead of it.
good 20 foot interconnect. sounds fine to me. probably would not satisfy an audiophile, however, the cost of high end interconnects that are 20 feet long from a big time audio company like Kimber or Audioquest would have busted my budget for sure. so these are just fine. use them to run audio out of my iMac through a DAC converter into a tube amp and to old school mirror imaged Dahlquist DQ-10s. Great stuff for a college apartment, and loads better than most iPod/iPad related lo-fi junk that pervades the market
I thoroughly enjoy this video card. Works perfectly fine for games (C&amp;C:Generals, UT2003) , video editing, etc. I only occassionally use the TV out but it appears similar to what it does from my friend's more expensive video card. I am using Win 2K and the software sent with it works. I bought the card because it was cheap and in case I may need the VIVO function sometime.It appears that Soyo motherboards have trouble with this. My DFI motherboard works perfectly fine with it. The other problem in other reviews, MS Plus, is probably due to the program.
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.
it was very slow in getting here but great price for what you get..i would buy it again and tell other to buy it if they are looking for batteries.
The delay between camera clicks is minimal because of the fast write speed of this SD card. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to take photos of in motion people / objects.
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!
I purchase the item for a gift for a family and he loves it. I will purchase this item again.
I've been buying and selling for years, and have not found such a projector for such a low low price. The problem describe bythe other reviewer is in that one projector out of thousands. Toshiba is a trusted known brand for both office use and HomeTheater systems. With any electrical products, there are ups and there are downs. Do not be swade by others comments.I hope this review made your choosing that much easier.jacksbestdeals
This is a good product, but I've gone through two of them in about six months. Enough is enough -- I've switched to a much better designed Logitech mouse.
This DVD player played movies which I could not run even on my laptop. Almost every CD & DVD in my huge movie collection written using a variety of different formats (divx, mpeg, etc) all ran smoothly without absolutely any problems. For the price this deal is a steal!
This Panasonic DVD player has the best sound I've ever heard out of a DVD player. The Multi Remaster feature is wonderful, allowing CDs sampled at 44.1 kHZ to be played at 88.2 kHZ (sounding almost as good as DVD-Audio) with my reciever. By the way, it also supports DVD-Audio 6 channel, but this is incompatible with the coaxial out (only stereo sound) and only compatible if your reciever has 5.1 inputs for each speaker. It also allows you to turn off the video circuitry for the highest quality sound with Audio CDs, MP3s, and WMAs.The worst part of this DVD player is its video quality. It isn't bad, it just isn't anything to write home about. With the drastic improvement in sound quality, you'd expect the same increase in video quality.This DVD player supports CD-A, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-RAM, MP3, WMA, and commerical DVDs. It plays DVD+R great even though it is not listed as a feature.
I was debating whether to buy this or the Zen V plus, and I am happy I bought this one and saved $30. The Plus has video, but I don't have any intention of watching thumbnail-sized movies--especially considering how fast video eats batteries. The sound is very good for an MP3 player (almost as good as CDs if you choose the highest recording quality).I bought this player in large part because it has a bookmarking feature for audiobooks.The controls are pretty intuitive and the buttons are in good places.There are some drawbacks:1. Creative will charge you (some ridiculous amount--$13 I think) if you call their tech support after the first 60 days.2. The battery is really bad. It is built into the machine, and it recharges extremely slowly. I would prefer regular old batteries like my old iaudio had. I'm not looking forward to the time when the built-in battery becomes weak. I will have to send in the entire machine to the company so they can put in a new battery, almost certainly at a high price. The majority of other players are also like this, however--I don't know why the designers think people want non-removable batteries. Also: you can't even listen to the player while it is charging.3. You have to install a bunch of software that comes with the player in order to use it. But I can't complain too much about this because most players are the same, and at least some of this software is good.4. If you turn off the player in the middle of a track, it starts start up in the same place again (good for audiobooks)--BUT if you pause it before turning it off, your place will be lost.5. If you are listening to track 2 and want to rewind past the beginning of track 2 in order to hear the end of track 1, you can't do it. This is annoying if you want to listen to audiobooks that have multiple tracks and you miss something towards the end of a track. To be honest, though, I have not found a player that has all the features one would want for audiobooks. Whichever company is first to make a player that has all the features audiobook fans want is almost guaranteed to make a lot of money!!!!6. The player freezes up sometimes for no apparent reason when you are listening to it. So you always have to carry a pin for pressing the emergency shutdown button. If you don't have a pin with you, the screen will just stay in the on position until your battery is completely drained. Then you have to plug it in again and wait another six hours or so for it to charge. This crashing is actually a pretty serious defect.7. There is a shrieking sound when rewinding/fast forwarding.In sum, it has a lot of drawbacks, but it has some important benefits too, like excellent sound, easy-to-use buttons and menus, and a bookmarking feature. The answer to whether it is the best choice for the money is "maybe."UPDATE 5/5/2009: My player stopped working for no apparent reason a few months ago. I sent it in to Creative for warantee service. I had to pay a fee just to do that. And then they returned it to me still broken. There's no way to talk to a real person at their office (at least not that I've figured out). My opinion of Creative is much lower now.LATER UPDATE: Well, I sent it back again (I paid the postage) and this time Creative just sent me a new player, which works.
This is a great little strap for the price. It may not be the best in the world, but for the price I don't think it can be beat. I used it for a neck strap for my Panasonic TM700 camcorder and it seems to be the perfect size for a small camcorder like that. It's also comfortable around the neck.
The mini is so cool.The reasons are it can hold why more songs than i will have, it comes in 5 colors and of course it was the first ipod to have the click wheel.That makes life so easy.I went down to the local apple store and checked out one of these and it was so cool.
Defective out of the box. Put the batteries in, bulls-eye came on to calibrate pad with stylus, and the bulls-eye jumped all over screen before I touched it. Eventually, it locked up completely. As I tilted the Visor, I heard it beep and discovered that it was responding to movement - like it had a short in it. I took it back the same day.
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.
I thought the mic will have significant improvement on sound clarity and quality, but obviously not. Also, it is not very easy to use that it is not easy to clip on and be stable, and needing to use on/off buttons to turn the mic on is really not a good feature (it should be just automatic). I taped a birthday scene for my daughter but later found out that I didn't have the birthday sound because I didn't turn on the mic, what a bummer!
needed a good dvd case.it ok!! cool color, mostly bought it because of you fine peeps reviews! thanx!
UV protection appears minimal--I did take photographs at a brightly sunlit harbor with and without the Tiffen 58mm filter, and could not notice anything conspicuously different. However, my take is that the main purpose of UV filters is to protect the lens from getting dirty or getting damaged, and I appreciate not getting dust and particulates on my lenses.
Taking the product out of the box is the best feature of this item. It looks sleek and really very nice. playing a DVD is a whole other story. The battery did not even last for an entire movie. The screen was hazy and bacame difficult to look at after a few minutes. BEWARE!
So I have 3 of these. One installed in each vehicle. There are some great features. Direct iPod control. The remote control for this vevice can control the iPod directly. This is pretty fantiastic. The iPod connection is USB and plugs right in front so it charges while you listen to it.The room for improvement comes into play when you try to do some more advanced things with it.You can plug in a USB thumb drive and leave it in the car. Combine that with iTunes plus and you can take your music with you and do not have to worry about your iPod getting stolen.I put audio books on my drives and it makes car trips fantastic.Has issues working with iPod touch but I have not done the firmware update yet.Getting it off demo mode is a serious pain.There is limited expansion room. I have teh KDC BT200 and the HD adapter so there is no room left for the Sat radio connection.There is a newer model with Bluetooth built in. I just don't get why they do not have this model with Bluetooth and HD radio together with the USB connection in front. It would be perfect then.
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.
First of all, I'm not an audiophile or am not aware if I was one. However, I do listen to a wide variety of music including rock, pop, (a lot of) classical, hip hop, so I'm your normal average Joe. And here's my short take: Like what everyone's been saying, the built quality and the sound quality are extremely good! No complaint in these departments. I did take off one star because of the discomfort. I have average (if not smaller than average) head and ears, and these cans are just barely circumaural. The right cup barely fits comfortably over my ear, but the left one does not (guess how I know my ears have slightly different sizes?). So after about an hour of being pinched, my left ear would become red and irritated, and well, that can certainly distract me from enjoying music. I'm hoping that after a while, they will loosen up a bit, but as I already have them for about 2 weeks, I don't think there's much of that, so I'm considering returning it for another different pair. I'll give you an update later.To sum up, if you have larger than average (I'm curious to know that the official &#34;average&#34; ear size is), you will experience discomfort during and after use. I would suggest that you try them out in a store before buying them. I didn't do that and so regetting it.
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Got these to support my new HD TV connections, not yet used to connect devices. Items arrived as order confirmed and packaged safely for damage control. Quality looks to be very good and satisfied all around.
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.
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.
I've owned this drive for close to five months now and so far have had not one single problem with it. It installed virtually instantly in true plug-and-play fashion when I plugged it into my Windows XP Pro SP2-based main system, and since then it's served as a crucial storage medium for downloaded files (which otherwise I'd have had to burn to DVD, which can get a bit tedious when you have to do it over and over and over again). It comes formatted as FAT by default, but you can reformat it to NTFS if you like, and transfer is ultra-fast over a USB 2.0 connection (do be sure to follow the directions and plug the drive into a USB port on the back of your system, NOT to one of the ports on the front of your case). The only problem is that it's a bit too big for easy transportation in a notebook case, or I'd buy another one right this minute to use with my new/refurbished Thinkpad T30. But as an additional storage unit for a desktop on which HD space is at a premium, it's hard to beat.
My original cable had been stolen and so I was very apprehensive about buying this product. But I am very happy to say that my fears were unwarranted as this cable is an excellent piece of equipment and I hope to have it for a very long time.
I'm sure this is a nice product, but unfortunately I haven't been able to use mine because, even though Amazon says under their technical information that this transmitter works with the touch, when I received mine, I realized that was not the case. I had to send it back.Not a bad review for the product, because I don't know what it's like - just don't buy it for your touch because it won't work.:O)
This has become my new favorite lens on my Canon MK5DII and for many reasons. What I love most about this lens is the 1.4 Aperture, obviously! Indoors it gobbles light and makes pretty amazing photos and the bokeh is unreal. I am a big fan of the Aperture but also the 50mm is the perfect distance for me. I've been dreaming of owning this lens for months now and I finally got it for Christmas and I am ooh so happy. I find it perfect for portrait photos of my children as it works great in closer distances. You're close but not in their face like I may be with a 35mm. I also find it the perfect distance for outdoor landscapes as it fills in just the right amount of the scene I want without backing up. At this point I can't think of another lens I wanted more than this and I am so happy with it for the many uses it has, I haven't started fantasizing about my next lens yet which is saying a lot since I began dreaming about this one after buying the 70-200 L. :)
I had been looking around for a heavy duty bag that wouldn't fall apart after a couple months like the usual Wal-Mart bags. I really love this bag! It is super strong, cushioned, has plenty of storage, and a great laptop compartment. I would definitely recommend this bag to anyone, it's worth the money!
This thing is poor. My wife and friend spent all afternoon looking at it, and then me an IT guy all evening. What we found was the hardware is there but no software. It could be cool and useful, but it needs a lot more software help.
Credibility: I shoot with a Nikon D700 and a Nikon D90 w/battery grip. Heaviest lens I own: Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8.Pros: This little tripod is amazing. It can support the weight of both cameras easily. I thought the tripod was going to be very heavy but it's not--it's light, easy to carry around (I keep it in my Coach), easy to setup, easy to close, easy to pan...everything about this tripod is easy. The tripod is also very sturdily built, like a little tank. The suction cup is very strong, the screws for adjustments are strong, and when the angle is adjusted with the panning handle the tripod doesn't loosen and start facing down.Cons: I think that one of the most important aspects of this tripod is that the suction cup replaces one leg when the angle is less than 90 degrees, which means that the surface that the suction cup rests on needs to flat with no tiny holes or textures so as not to disturb the suction. For example, if placed on a sidewalk or on carpet, or tablecloth, the tripod tips over, which is why I give this tripod four stars instead of five.Summary: If you need a little tripod for video needs or for low angle photography, get this tripod (Slik Mini-Pro V Tripod with 2-Way Pan/Tilt Head). If you need something for a 24-70mm or anything larger or heavier, I suggest that you keep looking.I also posted photos of this little tripod, please see the photos for this item.
Most of you may see the price on this printer, read a couple of good reviews on the product, and think that it's a great printer for it's price. If this is the conclusion in which you draw, then you will be sadly mistaken.I've worked with several different printer manufacturers for several years now, and I have to say that I would not recommend getting a Xerox printer. Well let me rephrase that, I wouldn't recommend getting a Xerox Color Printer. Xerox makes excellent machines, just as long as they're laser machines. When it comes to the inkjet color technology, they just don't have what it takes. Their paper feeder system is useless, and their color quality on pictures is very poor.If you're considering getting this printer for it's price, I have another recommendation. Go get yourself a Lexmark printer. Some people may not have heard of Lexmark, but most people have. They were originally IBM, but are now their own company. Their color qualitly is comparable to that of Hewlett Packard's 900 series printers, and most are relatively low in cost. A printer like the Z42 would be a much better buy.If you have the money to spend, and you think you may be printing photos or high resolution pictures, then I'd recommend springing for a Hewlett Packard 900 series printer. One like the 932c provides the same printing quality as the top of the line HP, but doesn't have them same bells and whistles like the higher end ones do. Like it doesn't include double sided printing and infrared technology, but it gives you exactly the same quality of print.I deplore you, please don't settle on this printer. You will be greatly displeased. Please review all the options before you make the purchase.
I've used Microsoft mice since before optical mice. Their shape has always fit my hand well and they last usually a couple to three years. I do a lot of mouse pounding so that's not bad, at least to me. The shape of the Optical Mouse - Blue is a bit different than my old Wheel-Mouse Optical (I'd had two of those) and it's taking a bit of getting used to but it's fairly comfortable, moves nice though it feels a little light. Tracking seems clean with no odd popping to other parts of the screen. One thing I've always appreciated with the MS family of mice is it has a nice long cord. I've got a deep (32"!) and tall desk and the cord reaches with plenty to spare.To address something I saw in another review: The mouse has two lights. One is on the entire time your system is powered up. This light is decorative and low intensity. The other light is the scanning light for the pointer system and being a much higher intensity bulb would burn out if it were left on all the time.In conclusion, it's a MS mouse. It'll last you a few years depending on how hard you are on your hardware. For under $20 you really can't go wrong here.
You need to get a set of these...just purchased for $13 dollars at Amazon. After the purchase I decided to purchase a pair of Bose Ear buds and I'm afraid to say that these Sony's hold a higher volume capacity, sound just as crisp and clean as the Bose. These sony's also have superior bass effects. For two days I did comparisons of the Bose and Sony's and had to decide on a pair. The following day I returned the Bose ear buds and kept the Sony. Not bashing Bose because they are truly an excellent and very well established company who make excellent products (i have a pair of Triports), but give yourself a chance to hear the Sony ear buds at only a fraction of the cost.The only thing I could say is that it takes me a few seconds to place them in my ear, but once on they are on, and feel very comfortable.The bose ear buds are truly comfortable and look beautiful, but I have to weigh out the price difference of $99 to $13. I am confident to say that for $13 dollars, I got more than what they are worth. Try them and you will be amazed !!
I purchased two AT&T; 2422 Cordless Phone Batteries for our AT&T; phone. I was very specific which batteries were correct for the phones. When they came, I inserted them in the phone and charged them overnight. They wouldn't charge. When I put the old batteries back in, they were OK., so I know it's not the phone or my faulty installation. They just didn't work. The reason I wanted new batteries is because the old batteries would lose their charge after about 15 or 20 minutes during a phone conversation.I'm very dissatisfied with this purchase. We have since gone out and purchased new phones.Eleanor
This piece of hardware is just amazing! It's very silent and very fast. I have it for several months and with 0 problems. Both thumbs up!
I purchased an Acer aspire 5000 series about 6 months ago, worked fine until recently ,it CRASHED! and 2 times no less! had to reinstall harddrive to origional and lost ALL my data. plus Im getting a distorting line across my screen which goes away when I reposition the screen ( loose connection or something)..top shell of notebook very soft and flimsy.Not well made, going to send back.these Italians should stick to making cars...
I used it on my new Panasonic Blu-ray DVD player and it works GREAT! The quality is simply amazing. Why people pay more, I'll never know!
I purchased this port to expand the number of 2.0 capable ports on my computer. The advantage of this unit is that it has so many ports available on one small package. I placed it on my mini-tower where it is easily accessible to plug devices in, such as my digital camera, GPS unit, etc. I only had one issue with installation, where it was not recognized correctly when initially hooking it up to the computer. It turned out to be a USB motherboard driver issue. I simply downloaded the latest drivers for my motherboard and the problem disappeared.Overall, a good port for the money.
You can't go wrong! I bought a Monster HDMI cable but then read reviews on this one. I hooked up the Monster cable, then switched it with this one - zero difference. I packed up the Monster cable (glad i saved the package) and returned it to Best Buy. Don't fall for the hype. Even Consumer Reports will tell you to avoid the expensive HDMI cables.
I ordered the 4200Cxi, than read the reviews on amazon andaol. I did my homework a little late. I received my scanner turnedaround and shipped it right back. So what scanner did I end up buying? The HP 5200Cxi of course.
I have an older Casio CT-640 keyboard which calls for an AD-5 ac adapter. I ordered (from another site) what they had shown as the AD-5 adapter, but when it arrived it was actually the AD5MR. It was still a 9 volt adapter and the polarity was right, so I went ahead and tried it with the keyboard, and it worked fine. So, no complaints, and no more batteries.
When I was looking for a DVD player, I was looking for 1 main feature - it had to play DVD-R discs. I've burned quite a few DVD's since getting the RV32K and it's played them all with no problems. I don't like watching DVD movies because most of them play in wide screen mode only. I hate using up good screen space with black bars. But what few movies I have watched on this player had excellent picture and sound quality. I only have one complaint and that is that the remote control could be more user friendly. The buttons are a bit on the small size.
Product was exactly as described, price was fantastic, arrived quickly and works great! I'm always pleased when I receive what I order with no problems.
I have to keep myself in check on this subject because Canon's Rebel XT/XTi kit lens (EF-S 18-55mm) was so insulting that the thought of it brings out the Don Rickles in me ... 'Canon, you hockey-pucks, you shmucks...', etc. I did not expect a professional lens, but I did not expect Canon to put what amounts to wooden wagon wheels on a Lexus, either. Eeek!The difference over Canon's Kit Caper is incomparable. The color, clarity, sharpness, contrast and depth of this Tamron lens will bring out the true capabilities of your Canon D-SLR. The lens is designed exclusively for digital APS-C sensors, including bodies other than Canon. It will NOT migrate to a full frame sensor Canon ... beware.The fixed f/2.8 aperture will get you arrested on the streets at night while looking for low-light photo-ops without flash. Odds are HIGH you will be ecstatic with any f/2.8 shot, which only gets BETTER with an extra stop or two. You will hardly care it's not a true macro upon discovering it can focus an object that is nearly touching the lens.One comparison would be against Canon's 17-40mm f/4.0 'L' professional lens streeting around $650. Here is what you would 'lose' buying Tamron:* the silence of USM (I like the Tamron 'whir'... money in my pocket)* A narrower f/4 aperture (you will love Tamron's f/2.8 in low light)* Some auto-focus speed (the Tamron isn't shabby... fast enough)* 1-year warranty (Tamron's is SIX YEARS USA!!!)* Some build quality (The Tamron is still quite durable)* The need to buy a pricey $Canon$ flare hood (INCLUDED by Tamron)* A less friendly lens cap (Tamron's go on/off with flare hood ON)* If there is anything else, it must be really insignificantAn even more comparable model is Canon's EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. It is a high quality prosumer lens with very good glass that can beat Tamron performance with image stabilization and silent USM. It will also cost you $1300 to get these extra features and it will not migrate to a full frame sensor Canon, either. It's a great lens, but way overpriced compared to the value of a Tamron 17-50mm ... in my humble view.An Important Point* The Tamron sells used for amazingly high prices, often close to new street. I have seen two copies sell used for MORE than new street. I can't say why, but it speaks to the value this lens offers.Make your final decision after comparing models at Photozone, with excellent details on barrel distortion, vignetting, image quality and chromatic abberation. You'll discover this Tamron more than holds its own notwithstanding the price difference. For the average bear wanting really nice photo results with a lens that can handle wide shooting environments, this one goes high on your list.
Fits easily onto my glass. I usually leave it on. The reason is I can clean my finger impressions and dirt easily without touching the lens. I have not checked how much it affects the pictures - have just followed what the experts say about it's use. Long time users say these products are long-lasting so I expect it to be like that.
Hp 4200 series is a great and fast print this refrb runs great can tell its age by a few discolored panels but that is the only way to tell the was preowned. Have been printing checks with this unit it has never failed good vendor and great printer
This is an easy to use, lightweight digital recorder that you can fit into your shirt pocket. The screen is fairly large and easy to see and it works like any other digital recorder so it's easy to use. The USB connection that slides out of the recorder is a plus and makes it easy to transfer the recordings onto your computer. Great buy!
All-Right, this VCR is in simple terms, A PIECE OF TRASH. I bought this and as usual everything says it's great, it's not! Whatever happened to Magnavox products, the company is slam-bang, but until I got this VCR, I thought that something got totally messed up; I think Magnavox should get themselves back on their feet, because I think they're a great company, but this VCR isn't worth paying for and trying to play!
This is a very convenient little gadget. Folds up nicely and works great-it doesn't slide all over the place and you can turn your dievice upright or horizontal-super excited about it!!
have two, neither one will run on it's own battery, one crashes the computer.....can't get hold of anyone at TAO....don't buy!!!!THEY'RE JUNK!!!!
PC download was easy and it is the best universal remote we had so far.
The Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support is not up to the normal linksys quality that I expected.In order to configure the PrintServer properly, you need to connect your PC, and PrintServer to your router via a HARD WIRED ethernet port and have your printer connected to the print server via USB cable. So everything has to be in the same location connected together. This is why I have a wireless network in my home in the first place, so my devices can be moved around without being hard wired.I should have returned the product then, but I decided to relocate half of my equipment and continue the setup. I followed all the instructions carefully. Then I got to step 6 and my printer did not show up on the list on the setup screen. The manual said to click refresh, but that did not work either. My PrintSever was not discoverable. I decided to try it again on my other PC, but I got the same bad results.I was frustrated and disappointed, but decided to call the customer support line anyways just in case I was not doing something correctly.The customer support person did a good job to help me setup the print server, even if it took 1 and 1/2 hours. I ran the setup to install the drivers on the computer upstairs too, and this time the software installed the drivers correctly and my printer showed up on the PrintSever list.I was happy I was able to print wireless and setup a PC to print on my network as well. But as soon as I tried to scan, it failed. I tried a few things really quickly to resolve the issue like restarting the computers, unplugging the PrintServer for 10 seconds, none of my quick troubleshooting techniques worked.Needless to say, I'm done. I am not passing go and collecting my 200 dollars, or trying to update the drivers or firmware or anything like that. I'm returning this piece of junk, and you should NEVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. Please save yourself time and aggravation.PS: The customer support person was supposed to call me back in 1/2 hour to make sure I got my other computer setup. That did not happen.
As inexpensive as this cable is... I figured it would have some issues with compatibility.. NONE! It works fine with my MAC and also with my cable, and with my dvd-recorder! You will not be disappointed with this purchase!
I was a HP printer fan until I purchased the 7140xi. I purchased it because it came with a print server &amp; networking capabilities for my home LAN. After 40-50 hours on the phone with HP Support; calling friends for technical support, weeks of frustration, and many installs/uninstalls later--the HP printer is being returned. I could not get the HP software to install on my desktop with Windows XP-Home. I was able to install the HP Director software on 1 Windows 2000 laptop but not on another W2K laptop. My advice: consider another multifunction. I just ordered a Canon Multipass 730 &amp; have given up on a networked multifunction for my home LAN.
I had a 22 inch cinema display. After a year and a half it would not start and gave me an intermittent black screen when I started up my G5. I decided to get a newer 23 inch display thinking nothing of it. After another year and a half, the same problem happened. I must say that this is an overpriced piece of hardware and I will never buy another one again. I have a viewsonic monitor that cost me almost nothing in comparison to the cinema display and it is still going strong after 3 years.I would advise do not get one unless you don't mind wasting money, or want to use it as a TV tray when it breaks down, which is usually after the warranty.
I purchased this battery as a spare for my SD1100IS, and have taken it on a dive vacation using the camera and an underwater housing for scuba diving pics. Underwater photography involves heavy use of the LCD monitor and flash while underwater. The battery easily lasted through each two-tank dive outing plus some picture reviews on the boat, charged right up afterwards, and was ready to go for the next outing.
Skip any aftermarket lens in similar zoom range and get this, sharp and contrasty, zoom is fairly good best for use with full frame cameras traveling on the light, uses your standard 77mm filter (probably need a slim filter.)For APS-C DX cameras, the zoom becomes a 27mm-52mm, which is pretty much a normal than a wide angle, so I'd suggest get Nikon 10-24mm DX
I had bad experiences with the Memorex Music CD-RW discs I first used with my SONY CD Recorder. I bought 6 of these Fuji discs (which have the advantage of working for both data and music recording) and have recorded on all of them in excess of 20 times with nary a hiccup. I wish the CD recorder itself was so reliable.
As some already mentioned, battery life is not long, but with a couple of rechargeable batteries, you should be fine. After all, you will have a descent camera at a low price!
Using this cable for more than a year and it works just perfect! Used it for Blue Ray to TV and laptop to TV. No need to spend more in other places buy this one you will be happy for sure.
I bought this cable for my Zune since my car has no auxillary inputs or tape deck. The device is easy to set-up, easy to switch stations and save, and puts out pretty good sound considering it IS an FM transmitter. I was really satisfied with this purchase, until now--less than a year after buying it--it has broken.The wires inside the cable have somehow disconnected and I have to fiddle around with the cable until it decides to play ONLY through my car's left speakers or ONLY through my right speakers. It also gets a considerable amount of static now.I would suggest buying this, and I may replace mine with the same thing, but would warn to be careful how you lay the cable or position your MP3 player to avoid bending or twisting the cord too much. Not sure if this is what broke mine but it's a fair guess. Great product otherwise as far as sound and ease of use, just beware the weak wiring!
A quarter of the price of similar cables in any shop, but works just as good. If you are tempted by more expensive cables, remember the signals are digital. As long as the signal gets from one device to another, 'better' cables (gold rimmed, armor plated, super monster) will NOT give you a 'better' signal.
My initial impression was that these headphones provided mostly clear sound that flickers if you try to move around. How far you can roam with clear reception usually seems to depend on antenna placement - keep the area clear of obstruction and your range is better - but sometimes its unpredictably weak. Half a star off for that, but since I can't take only half it has to be one full star or none at all. I was on the fence about taking it off at all...Since 2005 I've had to replace the ear pads, the fake leather padding on the headbar is peeling off (leaving a much more pleasant fabric exposed) and the batteries have needed replacement. Normal wear & tear. Overall I'm pleased with the durability - the headset has even survived the arrival of very curious kids.The biggest flaw - which I just found and which pushed me over the fence for the star off - is the audio-in cable. Instead of having RCA jacks or even a 1/8" headphone jack, it has a hard-wired cable which ends in RCA plugs. That hasn't been a problem at all until now, and I might not have even noticed if Kid #2 hadn't decided to be absolutely undeterrable from pressing every button on the stereos until she figures them out. I had to rearrange everything.The now six year old cable's flexibility isn't degraded, it's GONE. The insulation breaks off with only modest bending. Even right up to where the wire connects it's bare. It now has more electrical tape on it than original insulation.Is it fair to consider six years of aging in considering a star off? I think so, since it's a design issue; if they had used input jacks instead of a hard-wired cable I'd easily just replace the cable and forget it. As it is, I'll have to dissect it and rewire if it gets any worse.I'd still recommend them. If the newer model which replaced this one is as good, I'd buy them... if I didn't have these already.
This little device is really helpful for switching audio hardware quickly. I bought it to switch on to voice chat so that others in the house would not have to hear all the chatter that comes with gaming. I also wanted an easy way to switch back to the computer speakers. This product accomplishes its purpose pretty effectively. As another reviewer mentioned, it is a slight drawback that moving to speaker mode switches off the microphone. If you plan to use your microphone in conjunction with your speakers (that is... you are not using a headset mic and don't have feedback problems) then this product is not that helpful to you.Anyhow, the construction is just fine, though it feels a bit cheap. In summary, it does what it is supposed to do. But it could be better.
I use this cable to send my TV audio back to my receiver when using the antenna or video camera connected directly to the TV instead of the home theater system.It works great and never had an issue with it not fitting. Be sure to remove the plastic protective cap from the lense before installing it.
Recently purchased this toner from Vivamart for $24.78. It has been working great so far; no black lines down the middle, clear printing and good quality. I would definitely purchase this toner again.
Bought 3 of these in early 2007 and have run continuously nonstop 24/7 since then. Never had to reload settings even with periodic power outages. Never a glitch accessing via Panasonics viewnetcam portal. I had hoped for 3 years and minimal trouble. Instead have 5 years going strong and ziltch, nada, no problems.I agree with reviewers that took a bit but follow instructions and it will get you through. In terms of the WEP passcode issue, that would be a concern if putting in senstive areas or use in high traffic area. Does have a very simple solution - a button on the front you can press not only turns off the camera, but it rolls the lense up and physically parks it inside so no image can be sent out. If it activates again, a green light comes on you can see yards away. I have motion snapshots sent to my phone no troubles. So if one of these does die on me, I'll buy another without a second thought.
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.
OnStream company filed bankruptcy 3/03 and Verbatim has quit making tapes for their products! So, you're totally on your own. Used units are for sale but what can you do without media?
Update in August 2010: I now use this lens also with an EOS 7D. After several thousand photos with it (flying birds etc.) I can say that it overall works nicely and is sharp enough for the 7D's crowded 18 Megapixel sensor. But with 7D it is much more critical as with the 50D that the AF is perfectly microadjusted with this lens.My old review:I use this lens for wildlife photography, in particular to shoot flying birds. I prefer prime lenses as I want tack sharp images to get with my EOS 50D the full tele extension of its smaller crop sensor. I was really thinking about saving a lot of my Euro cents for one of Canons super teles. But besides their enourmos price level (I am still an amateur!) I hated the idea to carry such a big & heavy lens in the wilderness, plus being completely fixed on using a tripod. Many of my best photos I catched with a handheld shot. After some research on the internet I came across this "forgotten" tele lens in Canon's portfolio, and some nice picture examples of wildlife photographers immediatly convinced me that I may have found what I am looking for. And I was right!The EF 400 mm f/5.6 USM is Canon's most aged tele lens that is still in brandnew copies available (since 1993). It has only a small aperture of 5.6 and no image stabilization. So on paper it does not look sexy - but it did to me! With a weight of only 1250 g (44.1 oz) and a length of 257 mm (77 mm filters) it feels extremely well balanced in the hand with the 50D: take a handy bottle of water, add in your mind a camera body to it and you get a first idea of how it handles. In particular it's image quality turned out to be very good: I can use it fully open (f/5.6) and get already very sharp pictures. In terms of picture angle you get with Canon's crop sensors theoretically a veeeery long 640 mm tele. In reality, as it is so sharp, you get about this tele reach when there is enough daylight available - great! Finally, it's Bokeh is very nice - it's a real "L" lens!Another big plus is its extremely quick, responsive and surprisingly precise USM autofocus drive that allows full time manual focusing: if you switch the drive to a long distance mode (8 m closest distance) you get focus hunting quite well under control even if the background is vivid (at least with the 50D). This is much more an issue with the smaller brotherCanon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Camerasthat I use very often, too.As I shoot mostly sort of action with it and therefore need quick shutter speeds, I do not really miss image stabilization. It helps to get a quiter picture in the optical viewfinder, but the difference is not too much compared with the 300 mm with IS. You need of course to train a bit before you get successful handheld shots of, say, a flying bird, since your angle of view is quite narrow. But you can learn it successfully! Now I shoot with it and the 50D in combo more sharp action tele photos as with the 300 mm f/4.0L IS USM.Mechanically, this lens is built like a tank. It has a nice retractable "push & screw" lens hood that protects the front lens well (so you do not need a light consuming protection filter). It's precise and very sensitive mechanical focus ring is a pleasure to use. In fact it has a double focus ring with two diameter sizes so even women with smaller hands than me (average male hand size I'd say :-) ) should be happy with this tele lens.Overall it's price-performance ratio is super! I can highly recommend it to anyone who can get used to prime lenses instead of zooms.Another pluses: since this lens does not look as impressive as Canon's big super tele lenses you get not bothered with "expert talks" by freaks when you want to shoot, not to talk. And: it does not radiate so much the "I am expensive please steal me" appeal... that's relaxing if you travel with it around.Comparison with the EF 300 mm f/4.0L IS USM:I use both lenses very often. They look like brothers and have both retractable lens hoods. The 300 mm is shorter and more sturdy as it's IS drive requires more space. But their characters are very different! With a closest distance of only 3.5 m and a small maximum magnification of 0.12x the 400 mm is a true tele lens (with a crop cam you can of course fill the picture easily with a bird, no worry). The 300 mm allows 1.5 m approach and then an maximum magnification of 0.24x - so it's a really great "distance macro". And at close distance it turns out that its IS is extremely useful, like a built-in tripod. As the 300 mm combines both decent macro and tele capabilities it turned out to be my standard lens in nature. The 400 mm serves me perfectly if I only need as much tele as possible. Both lenses make less than 2.5 kg in the gear so you really can carry both plus one ore two camera bodys and a few smaller lenses - even in a very rough environment when you need mobility.
I was surprised that even though I did not get san disc that it woks very well.
Took a whole 60 seconds to hook up, it works just great and the price is right. I did read reviews here, so didn't bother with the manual. But yeah.. connect the cables, insert drive into casing, insert screws, righty tighty, power cable, USB cable, POOF! Drive detected.
This product was exactly what I needed. It worked perfectly with no problems whatsoever. I used this cable to connect my PC to my TV. The end result was amazing! Now I can display my desktop on the big screen...how great is that? =P
This scanner is very different from the scanners I have used in the past. I am used to the "flat bed" type of scanner, which has a glass surface (that never stays clean), and it scans by the light passing underneath the glass. This scanner was moderately difficult to set up, but once done, it worked great with Windows XP. It is relatively simple and straightforward to scan any type of paper document, including photographs. This would be the ideal scanner for any type of small business, especially one that is attempting to go "paperless", as the PDF file output capability can make a searchable file out of virtually all types of documents. It is also fast, which can be important in a business situation with a high volume of documents. For home use, although the "flat bed" scanners have their problems, they do allow you to scan objects other than paper, such as jewelry, coins, etc. So, with this type of scanner, you would lose that feature, but, if that is not important to you, and you want a high quality paper document and photograph scanner, then, this is the scanner for you.
I looked for the cheapest cable I could find, this was it. I use it often and never found any problems. ignore people who say you need a 50$ cable for hdmi, that only makes a difference with analog video like VGA (I work in IT, and have researched the issue a bit as well)
I had the charger for one month and it stopped working. I bought it because the guy at Target told me it had a lifetime warranty...
Good accessory case.Although it is on back order?HUH why?i dont know why the item is on backorder when it said it was available
I purchased this in the store on clearance and new. 95% of the time while printing color, the cartridge &quot;stalled&quot;. I would have to open up the printer, take out and put back the cartridges, and start it back up. 50% of the time, Windows XP would lock up. I had all the drivers and patches installed from the Lexmark website, but it would not work. After a while, BW printouts started &quot;stalling&quot;. So much wasted time and paper. I think that the cartridge holders were too flimsy and they would fall out of place during violent printing. My whole printer stand trembled while printing. Lexmark support never sent new cartridges, so I took it back.
What a pleasure this TV is. Plug it in (on cable) and you have an immediate response-great color and clarity, for both the TV and DVD functions.
We had a fully programable remote, the Home Theater Master. And it was good (for me). But my wife called me at work 2 or 3 times each month to trouble shoot why she did nt have a picture, sound etc. and I walk her though what component should be on, what mode, what input etc. and solve the problem. After getting the 670, NO MORE PHONE CALLS!I wish there were a few more buttons and another circle of buttons but I'm nit-picking.
I saw this camera with my friend. Not only it looks good, the pictures you take will also come out equally good!. Particularly I liked its energy consumption part. Same battery will come for more no. of rolls than any other similar camera.
The sound quality of this cable is definitely not the best. The bass dropped out and I had to turn the volume up considerably louder than with the previous one I'd ordered.
A really good looking comfortable bag for a good price.I have a Dell E1705 and this bag fits the Dell perfectly. I wont ask for any more space for the laptop to slide in because i want it to be fit in tight and not move around causing any damage. It has tons of pockets to carry all ur laptop accessories and books at the same time.And i think in addition to all that this is a very comfortable laptop bag to carry around. 17" laptops are huge/heavy, but with this bag on the shoulders, u dont feel the weight.
Always secure your camera bag cover. I wasn't paying attention and tripped in a parking lot. I saved the SLR camera I was holding but my telephoto lens came out of my camera bag and landed on the asphalt. The UV lens protector took the brunt of the impact as it was shattered with the lens cap partially wedged into the ring. Amazingly, I removed the lens protector, and found the lens to be intact with no loss of zoom or autofocus!
Are you looking to get a little more life out of your point-and-shoot before stepping up to a more expensive SLR? Consider this auxiliary lens for any 52mm lens. For the Canon models listed, you'll need the appropriate adapter. This lens is nice for getting wider shots without distorting the image so heavily you get a fisheye effect. Note that straight lines near the edge of the image will be slightly curved, but it's not horrible. You won't see any vignetting with this model.You might also consider purchasing a 52-58mm step up ring and using a different model of wide angle auxiliary lens if you think you might use an SLR someday, just to make sure you have a lens that's big enough. If you end up getting an SLR lens that uses a 52mm filter anyway, you could still attach that aux using the same step up ring.
It was a great product when it worked. Sleek design, super user friendly, sharp image and easily unlock to all region. Never had any problem loading or playing until last week. Went completely dead for no reason in the middle of a movie. Swallowed the DVD with it. It would've been a greater product if it lived pass 1 year at least.
I've owned one of these things now for about 10 years. As is, range is only about 5 to 10 feet. But I added both a 24" antenna AND hooked up a 7.2v rechargeable battery. I was shocked to find out that the signal was listenable nearly 1/2 mile away! Sound quality is ok, though nothing special. The bass tends to distort somewhat, and signal drift can be a problem, especially if you are using it in a cold car (temperature change really has a big effect on signal stability). Then again, I'm not sure if I could have partially damaged mine by feeding it so much power. Using just a single 1.5v battery and a 24" antenna easily covers my house and yard. The battery will last for days, if not weeks. I currently use mine in the house to transmit internet radio to my portable radio.
This is a great product and is very high quality! I definitely highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for something like this!
I finally see in HD. I really like the cords and the price of them were great. I will definitely order more.
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.
This antenna is a good buy for the money. I have a sharp xlmp131 which had horrible reception for am and fm stations. I bought this product from a local store in town and tried it out. It improved myreception of weak signals and cleared static from my strong ones. It also amplified the am so that i could recieve stations I never used to get!Pros: Elegant design and superior technologyCons: Wish the cable was longer than about 3ft. But other than that nothing else.
This is a nice, good quality, low price 'standard' lens from Nikon. It has a nice working distance and can get to less than half a meter from the subject. I appreciate the maximum aperture of f1.8 so a flash does not have to be used for indoor photos.The lens itself is light as the body is made of plastic which no doubt keeps the cost down. Even so, the mounting ring is metal and makes a satisfying 'click' when installed on the camera.The caveat and thus one reduction of stars is that the cap that protects the lens when it is off of the camera is a cheap polypropylene one and this will start to wear and not fit as snugly. The other Nikon lens I have has a better cap that has much better stability.Overall, I recommend this lens for indoor portrait photography with a Nikon digital camera. Low light work is a blast; this lens helps in that fun.
A little while ago I was viewing some video clips on NBC and when the first one came on, it just about blew me away. It sounded just like I was in a movie theater. (Maybe because I usually keep the volume on the low side so I don't disturb my neighbors). The sub woofer is awesome in my opinion. To look at these little speakers, one would never ever suspect they could possibly produce such a quality sound. I'm extremely happy with my purchase and would recommend them to anyone.
Hands-down the best looking USB hub I've seen. Everything has worked as expected and the fast charging ports do respond to charging cell phones.
Product is great. Reasonable price. Ample storage. Fast speeds. Glad i got the titanium cuz I keep it in my bookbag, and I have dropped it a few times and it never had a problem. Its nice that there is no cap 2 lose. Had product roughly 2 months and love it. Definitely recommend to anyone.
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.
I purchased the Data Traveler IIUSB 2.0 as a Christmas gift for my husband. He is well pleased with it.
The Hoya filters always give good value for money. For most lenses I'll use Hoya, only the most demanding lenses I would buy B+W or Tiffen filters for.
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
This device is acually pretty cool (not i-pod cool, but close enough). Someone mentioned that they couldn't skip ahead in a song without skipping to the next one; well it's just a matter of pressing the button halfway, which is easy. After tinkering with the software, I could get it to work just perfect. Do NOT use, or even download the Philips software that comes prepackaged. Just use the musicmatch software on the CD. Please save yourself the agony of that terrible program. I am a GUI software engineer, and I know a bad one. This is the worst I have ever seen. Why they made their own program, and included MusicMatch is anyone's guess.Pros:- 2GB size- Small- Belt buckle clip that can hold it very easily (I used it for jogging, and very little movement)- Comfortable earphones- Built in radio- MusicMatch compatibilityCons:- Transfer is slow. It took about an hour to transfer 1GB (and I was using a new computer with USB 2).- Philips software was terrible (see above)- Lots of cords (power, USB, headphones, and a neck strap)- Slow interface when browsing through musicI got as a gift, and am pretty happy with it, now that I figured out all the tricks. Hope you find this helpful.
UPDATE - note two fit issues with 2G Nanos - i would lower it to three stars.Just got it, so no feedback on the longevity of it yet..The jacket fits well and keeps your baby snug. It fits the 1G & kinda fits the 2G Nanos - there is a felt and rubber layer inside that should do a great job of protecting while not causing other rub points (which some other hard cases do). It's like a second alumnimum layer, so it protects far far better than the rubber ones (which do very little to protect your Nano against impact or torsion flexing). Clear window that covers the Nano screen - i hope it holds up. Either way, it's better to scratch up that screen rather than the Nano screen. There is a hole cut out for the click wheel. And unlike other thicker plastic cases, it's a bit easier to thumb scroll the wheel without so much plastic in the way. Nice neck lanyard.Two negatives for 2G Nano owners - the Hold Slide switch is obscured and hard to reach - plus folks with thick based headphone plugs (like my Shures) will have a tough time inserting the headphone plugs - just put them in first, then close the hatch - it's tight, but it seems to work OK.Initially, I'm very impressed and the price is really good too. No 'Apple Premium" pricing. It's a bargain.
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.
... and does it very well! Pretty easy to use, I'm scanning thirty-year-old slides and in general they look great... of course, it depends somewhat on the original condition of the slide, but this scanner is great for bringing those old memories back to life!Works well on negatives, too. I'm really impressed! Takes a little while to scan, but it does four slides or two strips on negatives at a time and you can do other stuff in the background while you're waiting.
I was wrestling for weeks with issues of simultaneous, effective activation of USB-connecting printer, headset, video cam, copier, etc.This unit cleared up all such glitches, immediately. Would be terrific if DOUBLE the price. About 20 bucks after the rebate is simple outstanding. As to the unit being "flimsy" and/or "tippy:" a simple loop of Gorilla-brand tape placed underneath renders the hub strong and stable, no matter how many cables are attached.
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.
[...] Either that, or people never came back to comment after problems arose. Before I begin, let me say that after my problems with the 2720, I looked on the net to found out that the issues people are having are HUGE and plentiful.Things were OK when I brought it home. I took it out and fell in love with it; it's ease of use, the display and all its features. That is until the next day, when I tried acquiring satellites after it sat overnight. I had to reboot it for a good 20 minutes before it started to work. Then, when it DID finally work, it kept locking up.I called Garmin and they said that this was a first. Oh really? Three days later they came out with a firmware update (2.60) that was to address this problem they "NEVER" heard of. I upgraded and things got worse! Still no sats, still locked up and now new bugs were introduced.I returned it to where I purchased it and got a new one, figuring that this problem might affect only certain units. Wrong! Same problems as the first.I went online and read hundreds of horror stories, all the same as mine. Don't believe me? Go to this popular GPS forum and see for yourself. Here's the 2720 link: [...]Look around at user reviews from all over. Same problems, bad fix, more problems. This problem is also affecting their new c340. Take a look at that forum and other sites and see. Garmin, their programmers and QA are facing serious problems and their customers are not very happy.I will be looking around for another GPS, though none really thrill me feature-wise. But, at least they'll work.
Works just fine, both the unit and the power brick are small, doesn't seem to get too hot. I've got both 100 and 1000 connections to the switch and the color of the light indicates the link speed. It's a little hard for me to tell the difference between colors. Perhaps make the LEDs a little larger.
This is a really nice little mouse for notebook users on the go. The cord wraps up nicely when not in use, while the mouse itself is very comfortable to use. Definately well worth the money!
I also own the 8 and 32 and 64GB voyager, all are every bit as reliable as the 16GB drive.Over the course of the last 8 years I've had a number of USB drives. Iomega, Corsair, Apacer, PNY, Sony and SanDisk. I've upgraded each time I felt the storage increase justified the cost. I work in information technology so they are tools more than toys, anyway on to the review. This 16GB drive is massive and well worth the money. I've used this flash drive in all sorts of systems and also have a .bat file that allows me to sync my data. I also keep an encrypted container on the drive, my point? Whether you are transferring data, encrypting data, saving data, or syncing data it works quite well. I also use some U3 applications like Firefox portable which allows you to run the browser from your flash drive and keep personal info off the local computer. Once again the drive works flawlessly.I do agree that the protective rubber coating around the drive can make it somewhat difficult to plug in multiple USB devices, but Corsair does provide a USB cable extension which helps solves the problem. Another excellent feature is that this is one of the few USB drives that the cap stays on very tight. I've been asked by a couple of people what I use for encrypting my flash drive. The best software I've come across is called True Crypt (just Google it, it's an org site) it's a free open-source disk encryption software for Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux.*******Important note on the 64GB Voyager*******The 64 GB Voyager is 9 CM long without the cap and 2.7CM wide.The 8, 16 and 32GB Voyagers are 6.5 CM without the cap and 2.3CM wide.While it doesn't sound like a big difference it is when you're expecting them to be the same size.I uploaded a picture in the product gallery so the size difference could be seen.Update August 2009An impressive 16GB flash drive and with zero issues since purchasing it.
This is a great denomination to release Microsoft points in. Since most games on Xbox Live Arcade are purchased in 400 point ($5) increments this card give you the ability to download ten 400 point games or five 800 point games or some other combination (you get the idea). $50 is also a much more acceptable amount than the $62.50 for 5000 points. Since this is on a card it makes this possible to give as a gift or buy without using a credit card. This would be a worthwhile purchase for anyone with an Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.
I love it! Met my expectations!Why I have to put so many words here ? I just LOVE it!
I got this for my iPod and it works okay. It's a little tinny on the sound, but for the price, it isn't bad. I like it just fine as I don't have to wear earphones all the time to hear my music.
The Klipsch iFi is everything an audiophile could ask for in a self-powered 2.1 $400 dollar system. Compatibility with the iPod is a merely a bonus!I would like to respond to the previous user's review as it is honorable, but innocently false.I also own the Klipsch Promedia 2.1's and the Klipsch iFi's, but I'm not sure why the previous user had such a difficult time getting his iFi to sound/image better than his Promedias, so let met male this clear: In no way shape or form is the Promedia 2.1 speaker system even remotely close to the quality, finesse and craftsmanship of the Klipsch iFi. The iFi achieves a far higher level of sound clarity and precision, while being more efficient, effective and exquisite. Klipsch tested the iFi to be almost three times louder at the respective maximum SPL while even maintaining a higher discipline of distortion than the Promedias 2.1's. Yes, three times louder with better sound quality. This does not even put them in the same category. That fact alone can whole heartily explain the price difference between them, but allow me to elaborate even further. The iFi's own RSX-3 satellite speakres provide much more impact and fuller and deeper midrange from a stronger, bigger and more capable aluminum driver. The 2.1's sats use a paper cone driver which is smaller and weaker and is held to the baffle with a cheap foam surround. The iFi employs a better, more elaborate titanium horn loaded tweeter that delivers far more sound with greater accuracy than the cheap plastic ones on the 2.1's. The RSX's are far more sophisticated speakers and deliver a sound that is sonically superior and louder than the proimedia satellites. I'm sorry to undermine the previous reviewer, but he is simply wrong.The subwoofer even divides these two systems further. The 2.1's use a smaller 6.5" woofer with less power in a small enclosure that lacks both depth and proper porting as it emits gobs of port flutter when being pushed hard. The ifi `s subwoofer is a true beast with a full 10Hz lower frequency range, higher SPL, and far less distortion. Please don't get me wrong, the Klispch 2.1's are great speakers and that's exactly why the iFi is also a great system. Because it simply doest just offer the same experience with the addition of an iPod dock for three times the money. It offers you three times the sound quality and, conveniently has an iPod dock. I should also indicate that the remote, while slightly clumsy and small, is the best iPod speaker remote available do to its range.I would not trade four promedia 2.1 sets for my iFi'sHere are pictures so you can clearly see I have both systems. You can also see the size difference of the subwoofer and the quality difference of the speakers.Make no mistake, the iFi's trounce the Promeida 2.1's.(...)Thanks
I liked the product, but I wish it was more than one in the packet.It should have been more than one with the pice that was paid.
I was a little skeptical when I purchase this item, because I saw 25FT HDMI cables going for $50-$120 in most stores.So I figured how could they make a working $6 25' HDMI cable. I took a chance in purchasing it since I figured $6 wouldn't kill me if it didn't work.Much to my surprise, I tried it out, and it does work.I could barely see any visible difference in reception between an expensive 6FT HDMI cable and this dirt cheap 25FT HDMI cable.I purchase this to extend the cable box reception to three of my children's bedrooms, and I'm using an HDMI splitter which is also helping to boost the signal.See...HDMI Splitter 1x4 Ports 4 Port 1080P v1.3 HDTV 3D HD AudioThis combination works great!If you have a system in which you want picture-perfect reception, than you'll probably want to go with the store bought $120 HDMI cable.However, if you're extending HDMI reception to an area which perfection is not a requirement, (and for most children they don't care), than I recommend purchasing this cable.
I should preface this review by saying that I've worked as a salesman for such speakers as B&W;, Sunfire, and Klipsch, so I know what good speakers sound like. Having said that I still love these speakers. Are they super high quality? No. Do they distort? Yes. Would I recommend them for serious listening connected with some Audioquest cables? Of course not.But, when you want to have a 5.1 system for your computer and don't want to spend a bundle, these are hard to beat. They deliver good sound with music and movies. They come with speaker cables that are long enough for my relatively small room. All the plugs are color coded for those who are technology shy when it comes to hooking things up. And the wired control has a handy headphone jack (which I must note disables the volume control on the remote. You will have to control your volume using a software control; I use the wheel on my mouse, and it works out fine).UPDATE: I must say that having owned these speakers for some time now that they are pretty disappointing. I still stand by my original bang-for-your-buck opinion but you would really be well served to find some better quality speakers for your computer. But if you only have a little bit of dough this set could be your answer.
Just bought it a few weeks ago. Very nice camera so far. Will be doing a lot of close-up work soon, so that'll be a critical test. I expect all will be fine.
This mp3 player is very bad. I have had 5 of them and they have all screwed up. Also I think it is stupid to have the disks because it is very anoying to keep changing disks. It almost deafeats the Idea of an mp3 player because you have disks!
Three battery charging scenarios:1. The included USB cable for downloading from computer will "trickle" charge device's battery if the device is turned off while attached to computer (explained on P9 as Note of Quick Start Guide). Takes about one hour to fully charge.2. Included USB cable for car use will do the absolutely identical thing as the USC computer cable as explained above.3. Optional wall outlet charger not required if one does not need to quick charge device. Advantage of using supplied USB cable with computer is to first hook up to TomTom Home to check for downloadable updates and then tunoff to trickle charge device as needed.I don't think TomTom is being deceptive about the need to buy their wall outlet charger. One has to read the Quick Startup Guide, which is that a guide, and then download and carefully read the User Manual that is available from TomTom Home. It is more detailed on the operation of the device. On p6 of the Quick Start Guide under the header "Troubleshootiong" is clearly states , "Always make sure that you are using the latest version of the TomTom application on your One XL...see TomTom Home on page 9."One has to read the instructions to be smarter that the equipment one uses.
I tried this with my new desktop computer that's running Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) -- it works.I bought this USB external floppy drive because the floppy drive in my old computer stopped working. That old desktop runs the Windows XP Professional operating system. The floppy a: drive would show in My Computer but would not work. When I plugged the USB external floppy drive into one of my USB ports, it showed in My Computer as Floppy b: drive. I was able to read and write to the floppy disks. It works.
No other words except this product is EXCELLENT...I now own three of them for all my HDTV's and Home theathers...and it works great...Now I am a one remote person for each TV...what a wonderful product...Highly recommend............
Hiit is very very nice lens. I did some shots for wrist watch adverts. very clear and sharp image. moreover, people thought it is computer rendering.
I have used other similar but far more expensive products but they always ended up in one of my junk drawers, filed under "another waste of money". The Huey Pro is exactly what it claims to be - a simple and accurate monitor/graphics card calibration tool.Every PC/MAC monitor is grossly out of calibration 'out-of-the-box', just as is the case with TVs (HD or SD). Every video card has a different output balance from 'true' (just like every DVD player for home theater), and factory settings on LCD displays are far from proper. If you care about decent image quality (such as with digital photography, watching DVDs, accurate online catalog images, etc.) you must buy a tool to correct the video driver settings for your specific combination of monitor and graphics card (even even for the VGA vs. DVI port on the same card - they are different).Even on the general case of the majority of monitors that are only able to achieve a 76% color accuracy level (6-bit panels, low contrast ratios, limited brightness - most laptops and low-mid priced LCDs), they still respond quite well to calibration with the Huey Pro. If you buy a higher grade of monitor (8-bit panels, high contrast ratios: Samsung 226BW, LG L246WP or L226WP, etc) where there is a potential for 94% color accuracy, then the Huey Pro calibration improvement is stellar.For PC's with XP, if you run more than 1 display (or dual graphics cards), you need to download the XP "WinColorSetup.exe" file from MS. This allows for control of multiple monitor .icm files in Windows (have to use the same icm file for all monitors on that system otherwise).Make sure you get the Huey Pro version (or buy the Pro firmware/software upgrade for the standard Huey), as it has a more refined set of tests and yields a much better .icm file. It takes about 3 minutes to calibrate a warmed up monitor correctly (well, as much as your hardware choices will support anyway). The automatic background light adjustment feature is quite useful as room lighting (especially with sunlight passing through the windows) changes as you work from day into evening.Highly recommended!
I really the screen protector. It goes on very good without any bubbles underneath if you follow the instructions. I still have a little bit of a glare but it is definitely alot better than before.
In reading the reviews of the different linksys pcmcia network carts they all have the same theme: Great card,bad connector! I installed this card and travel frequently. I can say first hand that the cable is way to fragile! Linksys now makes a 10/100 PCMCIA card with an intrigal female port connector as part of the card. No cable at all! I think this is the better way to go and its about the same price. I installed one and love it.
If you ever want to photograph some events or occations where you cant say 'can you please pose for me?' dont buy this camera. This is the slowest camera I have seen. You WILL miss some actions for sure.For Indoor photos, you need to use the flash, almost always. Else it gives blurr. This eats up the battery lifeIt has the other features as you can see in the specifications.Nikon itself came out with a new 4.0 MP model and ignores coolpix 4100 and that says it all.
Nice product. Was as advertised and works as advertised on my Nikon 3200. Fast shipping. Something I would order again if needed.
I have no real issue for this product. It arrived ahead of time and works as described. I can't tell any loss in the signal over this cable, works great for driving 2 TVs with same signal. Thanks!
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.
I bought this DVD Player after our first one broke. We were in the middle of a 15 hour drive down to GA. Two kids (3 and 1) in the back seats with no movie, NIGHTMARE! Within a few days of being in GA I went and bought these DVD players. AMAZING! The price was perfect, and they are wonderful quality! I love the fact that you can use them together or separately! Makes them that much better! I absolutely LOVE these DVD players and I HIGHLY recommend them!
Set up easy. Mouse takes some getting use to, but was a good buy. Would recommend this product and seller.
This is a great tv for the price. It is not the biggest thing, but perfect for the bedroom. The delivery was fast and it arrived in one piece. I have no complaints. The only thing that I didn't like about the tv is that the picture gets dark when you are not viewing from directly in front. But that is the price you have to pay for a lcd and not a plasma.Overall, great tv, great quality, great service. I would definitely purchase from this source again.JI
Wow, what sound. Very impressed with the sound quality of the Logitech X540 system. Do wish it had longer speaker cables. Great bass sound and good surround.
Took a few hours... but it was easier than going out and driving. I played xbox for a little while and ate then realized I got an email to get my code. Could be faster since its digital...
What came in the mail was not what was advertised. No gold plating, not 6 feet, and the picture quality was awful. I compared it with another high-end HDMI cable that I already had, and this one was a piece of junk. I guess you get what you pay for!
very easy to use product... didnt had any problems wid it.. fast and user friendly.
I purchased these a few weeks ago and they arrived rather late. I tried them with my 8gb Sandisk Sansa and they sound alright. It's alot less bass than what i expected, but the overall quality is good enough. I use these while running on the treadmill with a clip on my shirt so that the wires wouldn't be tugging down after every step. The ear pieces fit great, i don't see how people judge them so negatively. Everyone is different, so everyone will differ when it comes with ear shape.
I have a brand spanking new computer with a geForce3ti 500 video card and Windows XP, Pent IV 2 ghz and all the good stuff. I bought this card and put it in the PCI slot and my computer would not boot up at all. Did some fidling around with it some more and finally removed it and then my computer worked fine. I can't get this card to work AT ALL and will be returning it ASAP!
Bought this lens instead of the kit lens with the T3i. I've taken many sharp photos with this lens (including fireworks, landscape at night shots, and portraits). Super sharp results from pretty much every aperture including f/2.8I've seen a few people complain about the noise it makes when trying to Autofocus. Was never a problem for me, but then again I don't get annoyed easily as some do. I just look for great results in the photos themselves, cause that's why you shell out a little extra dough for better glass. Cleaner photos than what a kit lens would give. It's not like I'm trying to take snaps of some chick outside her bedroom window while she's alseep. Noise shouldn't be that big of a deal for a great lens like this, but hey, photographers can be trivial creatures. I sure as heck am not willing to spend an extra $600 for the Canon 17-55 that gives similar picture results with a silent motor.Lol, anyways. In closing, this is a fantastic lens for the money. Paired with the Canon 50mm f/1.4 gives me two superlative lenses that accomplish two specific purposes.Hope this review helps. Peace! :)
About a month ago, I ordered this player from Amazon.com. It arrived much faster than I expected it to, and it was SUPERBLY packaged for the safety of the unit by Amazon.com. I was EXTREMELY SATISFIED with the transaction. Now, concerning the unit . . . it was super SUPER easy to install, in less than 5 minutes, I had the whole deal up and running, playing full DTS audio surround sound through my sound system. I have been enjoying crystal-clear images, full theatrical surround sound, and an extreme ease of use (and I didn't even read the instructions!) It is super easy to figure out! I now only wish that I had purchased this unit sooner! It just so happens that a local dealer in my area carries this particular unit, so I went over to the shop and checked it out before I ordered from Amazon.com. At the local store, they were asking full price $229.00 PLUS 6% State Sales Tax. By purchasing this unit through Amazon.com, I saved nearly $80.00!!! This is a great price for a terrific unit, and Amazon.com delivers the goods in a prompt, efficient manner. Do business here with confidence--they'll treat you right! I was curious to read of the troubles of another buyer . . . I would say to any who read his recommendation, that he must have either received a defective unit, or has installed it incorrectly. I haven't had any of the problems he describes! I have only enjoyed one exciting moment after another with my new DVD player!
Got this as a replacement for my Timbuk2 messenger's included shoulder pad. The old pad would slip off my shoulder constantly if I did not strap it across my body. This pad is much grippier than is the one that comes with the bag, but I wish it had a bit more tack to it. It falls off my shoulder much less often, so it does it's job pretty well.Pros: Nice muted finish, grips better than stock shoulder pad, Nicely paddedCons: Nope.
The D-Link DUB-H7 Highs Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub works very well as its description. It makes my daily work connection faster. I love it.Thanks!
Wonderful.Made a huge different to the picture quality for only a few bucks.
I got two of these - one for the home office and one for the "work" office. I've used it both with XP and with Vista and LOVE IT! It is nice not to have to type a password everytime I come back from a meeting and it also will log on to web sites etc. I've tried others and they either were not Vista ready or didn't do everythign I wanted and this is the best one I have found.
Work perfectly for hiding the cables in the office conferance room walls, allowing a clean professional appearance. No discerable picture quality problems.
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.
Save your money and buy an IPOD. This product doesn't even come close and Itunes is so much better to deal with. I sold mine on ebay.
There are already some great reviews here, so I will keep this relatively short.Bottom line: The radio works well and does what it says it does. This being the case, I'm giving it 5 stars.I have read and appreciate some of the more negative reviews. Some of the points made are valid while others are misinformed as some commentators have noted.For me, all I can say is that the day after I received the radio from Amazon, our power went out for the first time in four years. Now, living in southern California, this is not what I would consider an emergency. However, the power was out for a few hours, it was late in the evening, eery, and boring. After setting up my emergency lighting, I basically got to sit around until I remembered I had this radio. I say THIS radio because, I have others, but I never use them because where I live, in the midst of canyons and hills, I have yet to find a radio that got any channels worth listening to.Anyways, I turned it on and tuned it in and, to my surprise, I was getting virtually every channel that I listen to in my car, on this radio. That was exciting for me, not least because now I can listen to my Angel's game on the radio in the house. : )Suffice it to say that I was pleased. As for the other features, here is my two cents.The light works fine, but you should have other lights in your kit anyways. the strobe is probably useless, but you should have another strobe in your kit anyway. The siren may never be needed, but it works and could come in handy (not worth marking the radio down for). The alert feature combined with the weather stations is nice if you live in certain areas. The crank feature works well and does what it claims. Still, if you are stocking up on emergency supplies, stock up on batteries too. It only makes sense.As I mentioned, the stations came in better than any other radio I have used where I live. The was truly surprising.
This SanDisk SD card was exactly what I needed for my digital camera at a very affordable price. Buying online from Amazon.com was an excellent way to save about 50% on the purchase and that includes shipping.
I bought a Western Digital WDXE1600JBN 160GB Net Center External Hard Drive several weeks ago and it is a breeze to use. I have since added two more computers to my home network and installing the provided software was not even necessary - the folders i had previously created on the WDXE1600JBN automatically appeared under My Network Places. File transfers to and from the drive itself are fast enough for me to believe that the speed is limited to the capabilities of my in-home wireless network, not the drive. The original reason for getting the drive was to serve as a backup and transfer device for data I had on two Win98SE machines, but using it has been so easy it is now used for file sharing across all machines. Even the wife and kid have their own share folders they can get to from anywhere!
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 have 2 sets of these - 21 months old. I keep one in camera and other set in camera bag. I purchased 1st set with Sunpak charger when I bought Canon Sx1is digital camera from local camera shop. I bought 2nd set and car charger from Amazon. I've shot 1,000's of photos - 18,000 1st year and then quit counting. I can get 350+ 12 megapixel photos on a charge. They do wear down faster when shooting 1080p HD video with the same camera. Sorry to see that others have had problems - but the Sunpak charger keeps mine ready!
Ordered theBelkin FlipBlade Adjustand the Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand at the same time. Given the pictures, I was expecting the FlipBlade adjust to be the more stable of the two. I was surprised to find that inexpensive Arkon stand was actually the more stable of the two. For the price, it's a stand-out performer! It did a great job of supporting my 3rd generation iPad, with or without the Smart Cover attached. Which isn't to say that it's perfect, however. The Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand is designed to hold your iPad in a relatively vertical position. There's quite a bit of available adjustment, but if you lean the stand back too far the iPad will slide off. If you're looking for a shallow-angle stand that allows easy typing, you'll want to look for a different stand. The other downside is that there isn't enough room for a charging cable to exit from the bottom of your iPad in portrait orientation. You can always rotation the iPad 180 degrees and have the cable exit from the top or charge when the device in a landscape orientation, however.
I have been an Amazon prime member for ages. I purchased this product to hook up my PS3 with my LCD HDTV for video games. As soon as I received it, I hooked it up and the quality was crispy clear. It does not get any better. I did not have to format anything. It works great and it's worth the price. As per other reviewers, save yourself some money and get this HDMI cable, this will get you the best quality available. My experience with Amazon lately has been their 2 day shipping tends to be unreliable, but they offer good customer service.
So, my bro-in-law has the Harmony One big pimpin remote. I was impressed. Touch screen, etc. I was thumbing thru craigslist, and saw a Harmony 880. I saw the reviews here, and bought the thing for $[...]. Brought it home, downloaded the software from [...], completed the necessary information, and BAM, the dang thing worked perfectly. I have several decent remotes, but absolutely nothing in this range compares. I would gladly pay the retail price for this remote. It replaced four remotes with a single button for each respective gadget. Unbelievable. I'm cheap, so I won't be getting the Harmony One (until I find it on CL for next to nothing), and this is the very next best thing to it. There are numerous complaints on the charging cradle. No issues here with that. Ok, you have to sometimes move it around on the cradle a bit to land it perfectly. For my price, I'm ok with that that. Buy this remote wherever you find it. You won't be dissappointed. It has changed my life. Not really, but it is impressive ;D
I purchased these headphones to use with my portable DVD player. I've never had much luck with earbud style headphones staying in my ear so I was reluctant to buy these. However, I took a chance hoping for better results.The 21's fit even better than I expected. It takes far more than a simple head tilt to jar them loose and, at the same time, they felt very comfortable in my ear.Next, I plugged them into my DVD player. When I read about the "high sonic output" in the product description I thought it was nothing more than hyperbole used by Sony to sell it's product. Not only is it NOT hyperbole, but it may even be an understatement. These headphones produce tremendous output, almost too much. I compared the levels with another conventional set of headphones (also Sony). To get the same output in the other headphone as the 21's at volume level 1 I had to adjust the volume level to 6. This is a huge advantage as listening at lower levels obviously causes less drain on the battery.To get a better idea of how they sounded I played one of the concert DVD's I have. (Incidentally, if you want to see some old geezers out perform bands even half their age, rent a copy of The Who Live AT Royal Albert Hall. Stones fans take note...these are REAL musicians). Anyway, the quality of sound that these headphones produced was well above average and, considering the price, everything you could hope for. The sound was crisp, the bass was adequate and most of all they didn't sound "tinny". Also, they do block out a fair amount of external noise, but not completely. As well, anyone who is in close proximity will not be disturbed as these headphones emit very little external sound.The ED21LP's would be a good set of headphones at double the price. For under $20 they're definitely 5 star headphones.
I could not get the songs to download to the MP3 player. I followed the instructions word for word and it would not work. The system froze and when I unplugged it from the USB cable it stopped working all together. I attempted to contact Coby's customer service but you can not get through on their phone lines. I finally emailed their technical center and received a generic response. I continued to question them about the problems with connecting and downloading and COBY instructed me to return these to Amazon?!?!?!?!
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.
Headphone cable was way to short and this extension does the job well and, the quality appears to be good. An excellent value.
This little guy set up easy and connects solid. It is obviously a little bit incovenient to have an external receiver with another usb wire but it's not bad on a desktop if you have room. This is hooked up to my TV PC so I watch Netflix movies over the internet and the connection keeps up no problem at the highest quality available. Downloads and file transfers are also quick. For the price you can't go wrong here.
This device works great. It is very small, has lots of frequencies to choose from (important if you live in a big city with powerful broadcasts on most available frequencies), has a cool light that lets you know it is working, charges the iPod while you listen and really has no drawbacks. If I had to pick one out, it would be that the cable attaches to the lighter plug from the side so in some cars where the lighter / accessory outlet is tough to get too, you may find the plug to be a tight fit. Not really a problem though. Highly recommend.
Perfect for our needs in the children's dept. where we needed both cassette player and CD player. Thank you for a great product
Shipped fast. Install was fast and relatively easy. After the install made the dash very clean and nice. Fits very ncie.
It works perfectly. Sounds good, no noise or anything.im giving it 5 stars because it works exactly and perfectly as described!
I really wanted these to work....expensive iPOD swim belt,....Otterbox for the ipod Shuffle,..expensive little earphones.....the system would work, but the things just don't stay in my ears. I get 1/2 a lap of good (enough) sound in one ear, and then the water comes in and it is all over.I found the swim belt comfortable enough to swim with and the otter box worked fine,..this is the only weak link.I am stupid enough to be tempted by the newer versions,..or maybe I will monkey with these...
The last HDMI cable I had lasted 2 years then it started shorting out. I just bought this a month ago, and it's been working fine. Does it mean it'll work in two years? Who knows, but it's as cheap as you can ask so it'll be worth it so long as it doesn't die in a month or so!
Fits perfectly on my Canon Rebel T3i kit lenses. Good quality, provide clear pictures. I recommend a lens pen to clean the lens before attaching.
Just like what the how to link said, I immediately got my code once I made my order. Within 5 seconds of clicking open the code link and punching in with my chatpad, the code worked. I was skeptical with the 1 star links but tried it anyways and now suprisingly impressed with the service. Kudos to amazon and microsoft to streamlining this point service.
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.
Because I was new at this, I was nervous about setting up a wireless network but the self install kit for this router walked me through the process and I was up in minutes! I get great speeds on my laptop and it's at the other end of the house from the router. I highly recommend this product.
The adapter appears to be a multiple adapter -- BUT the one specific size connector I needed for 4.5 volt does NOT fit the two 4.5 volt openings for which I ordered the adapters! ;-( Also, for the correct settings to use ---the directions are of no help at all!
My parents bought me a 212 for Christmas the year it came out. I still use it. In fact, I am now an Army broadcaster (MOS 46R)about to deploy to Afghanistan, and I'm kicking myself for not bringing it with me. The speed of use, light weight, and versatility of ths is what I will care about in a combat situation, not whether the wind is making it shake a little. The U212 dances circles around the ridiculously ponderous operation and overbuilt, heavy construction of some of the Gitzos and Sachtlers I'm forced to use, which cost anywhere from three to ten times the money. I would sacrifice a thousand $500, pro-grade fluid heads for the ease of use of the U212. Did I mention the legs go all the way out, 90 degrees? Or that you could fully elevate the crank column and drop it to grass level, and mount the head on a leg? Or that the legs deploy or fold in seconds once you get used to opening all six clips in three easy motions? Or that it has lots of hook points for sandbags or accessory nets? Brilliant. I remember worrying in the late '80s that some of the plastic components would loosen or break with age or use. They haven't. If I needed a new tripod, I'd buy another one of these in a second.
Without going into a diatriabe about why a subwoofer is important (it is perhaps the most important speaker in a home theatre setup), I'll focus on the SPL's characteristics.First of all, it is indeed small (thus the 'S' of SPL). The case is square-shaped, just large enough to fit the stiff 12" driver. It is very attractive with its faux-piano black gloss finish.Second, it does play loud (concluding the 'PL' of SPL). Not only does it play loud, but it plays low and accurate as well. Being sealed with a top-notch driver and a 1000 watt class D amplifier, this is arguably the most musical sub available at this price point. Other subs are louder and lower, granted, but aren't nearly as accurate or tight, and usually these other subs are 5 times the SPLs size.The SPL features all of the standard options you'd expect from todays subwoofers. High-side inputs, LFE, daisy-chaining options, crossover, gain, phases switching, etc.The SPL features great build quality. How do I know? I took mine apart due to a failed amp. But wait a minute...my SPL is an older version and Velodyne corrected the issues so you need not worry about the newst batches. Anyhow, the ciruitry is rock solid and no expenses were spared to ensure that the cabinet resists any rattling (to include interior baffling).Finally, you may enjoy great customer service. They repaired my failed amp (bought from an unauthorized dealer) for a very small fee in a very timely manner. Its worked like a champ since.I've spent a lot of money on my entire home theatre package; outside of the theatre chairs, this subwoofer is the heart and soul of my audio experience.
I bought this dvd/divx player hoping that it would be the last one I would have to buy for years. I researched it and everyone said it was great, this is what I get to listening to everyone else I guess. Today I woke up and the standby/off light was flashing, and that's not normal, now my disc is stuck inside, and the damn thing won't turn on, I called philips and they said tough luck, so when I buy another, it won't be this one.BEWARE! this product sucks, and it doesn't even shuffle your mp3's...nor does it open the tray from the remote.
After reading the "doesn't work with 3 prongs" by Mark Rosenthal I almost didn't get it. I don't have any 3 prong electronics, but I didn't want to be unable to buy something with 3 prongs. I got it anyway, I couldn't find anything that specifically listed my destination (South Korea) as compatible and I'm so glad I bought this. It works in Korea. I'm working with GEPIK and teaching here for a year, I also plan to travel to Laos, India, Japan, and Malaysia so I'm glad this is supposed to work virtually everywhere.Since I'll be here a while, I just wish I'd bought at least 2 or 3.
It's advertised as being form fitting, and that it is. My Canon S2 IS barely fits into the case, and if I try to stuff the camera strap in too, it keeps popping open. The case does not come with a strap, only a loop I assume is intended so you can wear it on your belt. There is only a tiny pocket on the inside for extra memory cards, and as I said, the interior space is already limited. Although it is a nice looking case and seems to be of solid construction, I would advise against getting this case if you like to have space for extra batteries, memory cards, etc.(2 weeks later)I've recently bought the Case Logic TBC-4, and it's great for my Canon S2. The camera fits into the main compartment snugly, and it's got plenty of extra pockets for memory cards, batteries, or whatever. AND it comes with a strap. I'm sure there are other cases out there that would do the trick as well, but I've bought several other CaseLogic cases before for my camcorder and my old camera, so I stuck with CaseLogic. They're good, sturdy cases, and generally at a good price.
Unfortunately for me the head cannot really support (and the box makes it clear) and DSLR/SLR with a weightier lens - which was what I was hoping for. By the time I got this setup I was past the return date. :(
This is like an oldschool mtx tube.ya know not the best but alright.I used a bridgeable amp and got more sound from it. The built in amp works good but I was looking for more volume.good for the money
The cable worked as advertised and for a whole lot less than what I initially paid for it at Best Buy.
Without using it for a time, you will never know how much it will yeild.The drum is good, and leaves no spots or streeking at this point.Just have to wait and see.
This is my second Da-Lite screen (I own two of them). It just arrived today. I set it up in my storeroom so I could run the ozone machine on it to get rid of the smell of latex....however it wouldn't stay down...just wanted to retract. Here's a little tip I learned from my past (I used to rebuild movie screens for school systems)...set the retracted screen (closed position) on a table and take a hammer and lightly (I said LIGHTLY) tap on the plastic cap ends of the screen a few times.This will jolt the catch/paul loose just about every time. It worked perfectly for me and now it pulls down and stays. Everything is fine. You cant beat this price and the quality is first class. Da-Lite rocks the projection world.
I bought this DVD and installed it the other day. Installation was a breeze, and software was easy to use. This is a real good product for its price and quality. If you are looking for a DVD rom for your computer, this is the best buy. :)
I love the portability and flexibility of this stand. I was previously using a IPAD case with a stand built in (where cover folded back and tucked under tabs) and it was a pain to use. I switched to a sleeve for my IPAD and this stand - it gives flexibility for landscape vs vertical and different angles of viewing.
At the time of purchase I wanted a "top of the line" unit. In fact I just needed 4.3" screen and text to speech and paid top bucks for features that are now standard. I paid $500 in September 2007. I expected many years of service in return for the hefty price tag. At least there was a solid 2 years warranty on the unit as the store told me. WRONG. When I needed the warranty I went on the web and found out that Tom Tom America was just in between switching their warranty policies to make them more local. Go 710 (or a unit bough before certain date early in 2007) still carries 2 years warranty. Starting with Go 720 you are cut short. The store, of course, was not updated on this issue and I was mistakingly let to believe the warranty was solid. Boy, I needed the warranty. Now I am stuck with a dead body after less then two years of service (the date of review is 8 months later).At first, shortly before the first year was over the unit started turning blank while in usage. It was still giving directions but the screen went blank. You tapped the screen and the picture vent on. Then after some 15 seconds it started dying again. You tapped it. Again. Again. It was an intermittent issue. Some days it still worked fine and then it turned bad again. I missed my chance to have it serviced back then as I was relying on the ...bullet proof 2 years warranty. It was VERY annoying but still drivable. Thus I failed to have it serviced. Now it is gone.Come on TomTom!!! $500 for less than two years of UNRELIABLE service?!As other users complain, the battery started dying soon in the life of the unit. You HAD TO plug it in. (There was no way to use it as a standalone unit like you wanted WALK with it downtown.)Of course it did not hold on the windshield. Right in the middle of a dangerous turn it could fall on you. And into dangerous turns it drove you. In downtown Boston it sent me round the circle (as I refused to turn into one way in the wrong direction the device wanted to drive me). It indicated turns LATE and then you could have LONG detours to make up for.I am giving it two stars for the following saving graces:Fast on the fly recalculations and re-routing.The screen was bright visible in all conditions (when it worked).Regarding the battery somewhere I saw a d-i-y instructable for replacing the battery. I think it was for older Go units but this useless unit can now be ripped with no loss anyway. There is a regular li-on battery that is pretty much standard for any electronics of this type.TomTom is grasping with this "calculated obsolescence". Taking lead from Apple, Amazon Kindle II and similar. BAD.
The transmitter works pretty good. It even overpowers the strong radio stations in our area. I do have a small beef with the fact that I do have to turn up the volume significantly to achieve the same level as that of the radio stations themselves, but when it comes down to it: who cares? The only other thing I have noticed is that every once in a while the transmitter glitches (between uses) and it take about 10 minutes of fiddling with it to get it to lock on a station setting to transmit. Because this only happens about once a month, it's no biggie for me, just don't try fiddling while driving.
this is an earphone with great value. great sound quality and comfortable, although they are not the type that you want to hear during running (i believe they won't stay in that well). to address the concern of the cord being too short, I believe if you are average height, it will not be a major issue. The only complain is the earphones don't block out noise that well.
If you have a need for this, it is a great way to bring together a speaker system with a digital piano of other device.
Holy mackerel, these things are awesome! Stows so very conveniently away and works very intelligently, locking in place wherever decide to stop it, rolling back up with just a tug. Have only had a couple of times where it decided to tangle up a touch when recoiling, but with almost no effort was able to pull back out and start over, coiling up properly like does all the other times. Buy a handful and have 'em in car, at computer, stereo - they're so inexpensive but so awesome!
This device is great. It works well on two AA batteries. Focus and 2.5 power are good to have. Wide field of view. The only drawbacks, this is Gen1 and Chinese in origin. The IR LED will glow red when in use. Use a Surefire light with IR filter or IR LED flashlight for better results. Add a Tenebraex or Killflash filter for the large lense to conceal reflection and you are set. The optical quality and view through this is great for the price. I have used more expensive gear, but for the price this is one to get. It also has a tripod mount built in so you can use it for night spotting of animals. Has a built in light sensor to shut down in bright lights. The main lense cover is a bit cheap, just blue plastic over the main lense, but this is moved out of the way for use anyway. I keep thinking this will crack or break as the plastic feels cheap, but it has held up well and has rubber in many places to protect it. I shoved this up against a video camera lense and it worked very well. Highly recommended if you can only afford one device and a cheaper one at that.
great (WAF)wife exceptance factorI use this withdirectv HR-20 that hi-def and pvr50" samung plasma 5054hd-dvd toshiba hd-a25 year ols sony amp!it all worked great via computer set up I did not type in one single code or have to time anything! I did add some custom buttons for directv like active/red/blue/green/fast forward and for dvd repeat other than that its all good!my wife can now use the system so that a bonus I guess ;)P.Swho ever said they can't find the battery box must have the wrong remote. you have to install the battery when you open the box. like a cell phone enjoy!
Bought this for use with my new Nikon D300. Works and transfers info fast, sturdy, I've had no problems whatsoever with it. Used it in Hawaii for two weeks in March. It holds over 1100 jpeg 12mg images, and over 700 raw + jpeg.
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.
This product would not work on any of the 3 Mac computers we have in the house. However, the return process was easy.
Some reviews states that this cable doesn't work with the PS3.I've tested in 1080p and picture and sound were flawless.
This is the best thing ever. looks cool, awesome sound, handy remote, and just plain awesome. Personally, i dont think the display is too bright. theres a button that controls the display light ranging anywhere from lighting up a country, or no light at all, and everything in between. Basically, its amazing!
This remote control is amazing. I have a dvd player, 8 video game systems, cable box, stereo receiver, tv and two av switches and this remote controls them all and switches between activities effortlessly. When I purchased this remote I figured it would be a nice accessory to my home theater, but I would end up using the original remotes most of the time. WRONG! All of the other remotes are now in storage because this thing does it all! (except the ps3 remote---no blue tooth) The harmony even does things to my components that the original remotes cannot.With all of my av components, I was the only one who could change the settings to switch to a certain activity. Now, anyone can choose an activity with a touch to a single button. Programming the remote by computer is easy and even my obscure components were available in the database.The charge base is a life saver. The remote always has batteries and we can always find it! I also love the tilt feature (lights up when lifted up). The only con I can think of is the color display could have better resolution. Do not hesitate to buy this remote.
I orderd my Lowepro Slingshot 200 from Ace Digital. Customer service, condition of item and prompt delivery far execeeded my expectations. The Lowepro 200 Slingshot backpack is beautiful. I have a Sony DSC-H5, the tele lens, macro lens, UV, polarizing lens and another macro lens. Also I was able to put in this bag my spare batteries and extra memory card and some other things I carry like bus schedules. It had plenty of room to spare and the bag was not bulky at all. I love the weather cover and how it is cutely stashed in the bottom of the case. The bag rests comfortably acrossmy shoulders and gives easy access to my camera. I also have room for more lenses in need be or if I want to expand in the future. I noticed also where I could put a small tripod and a medium size tripod also. It also has a buckle that goes around your waist. I love this bag.
My IT guy at work suggested this for me, and he was right. It's a great product. 4 feet isn't quite as long as I wanted, but other than that, it's good.
This charger is now being sold on Amazon for a dollar. I wouldn't even bother. It is a worthless piece of trash that will break in a week, and won't be backed by the manufacturer's "guarantee". They have no web site-what does that tell you? Don't even think about this unless you need a one-time use charger for your phone.
I originally put this on my Christmas list as a way to avoid spending the money to buy a dedicated fisheye lens. As I am coming to realize, I will eventually have to invest the money in a better lens. However, this is filling the purpose I intended. I mounted it to my 18-55mm IS Canon 3.5-5.6 and have had great experiences.When I first mounted the lens and took pictures I noticed I got sharp clear images. The fisheye effect gave me a better than advertised field of view, and the picture quality suffered little. Using a little common sense I was able to adjust for exposure settings. One thing I did notice however was the rear cap will not fit with the 52mm adapter. So every time you will have to remove the 52mm adapter if you use it for say the Canon "nifty-fifty" 50mm f/1.8 lens. Makes things a pain during stowing and quick switching the lenses.One problem I found was mounting to the 55-250 IS Canon lens. The lens would not adjust to the wide angle adapter, and it would not auto focus. When I tried to use manual focus I still had issues, but the compatibility said the 55-250 would work with the adapter. I have gotten some great landscape shots using both the 18-55IS and the 50mm lens and this adapter, and have tested the Macro capabilities with our Christmas Puppy, and I have no complaints about either.The body of the adaptor is very well made, and feels sturdy. The threads were a little tight, but after mounting and removing it a couple of times the grooves wore in well. I had to purchase a filter for the front glass, and so far it has no effect on picture quality. Overall I am very happy. As expected it is not on par with a dedicated Macro or wide angle lens, but is a cheap and dirty alternative to spending a small fortune as a hobbyist. Professionals however, will most likely want to invest in dedicated lenses.
This is a good camera for the money. I'd recommend it.It's not that hard to learn to operate and takes goodpictures.I sent some e-mail and they were real nice.Carol
Great CD case well built and nice and small. Would recommend to anyone like me who doesn't have alot of space and needs a good case.
I had the precursor to this laptop and it was great. This one- not so great. It freezes constantly, it's slow, it gets hot. It wouldn't recognize the AC adapter 50% of the time from day 1. Toshiba would not replace the adapter - wanted me to mail it in for repair. I used my friends adapter - charges and powers up just fine. They still want me to mail it in and want me to pay for a new adapter. Customer service is no help. I will never buy this brand again. Buy a Lenovo x61
This is an excellent well made CB Antenna, good TX & RX and nice driven SWR along 40 CB channels.
I bought this camera last summer and brought it on an 18-day camping trip. The camera survived and captured some amazing pictures. While at first all of its functions may intimidate some people, it is very easy to use. It takes great pictures, is a nice shape and size, and takes pictures quickly (when the battery is full) I was a little weary about only having 3x zoom, but if you really want to take a picture of something far away, you can switch to Super High-Quality and just zoom into that pic once its on your computer. The macro is AMAZING on this camera, I was able to get some wonderful close-up shots of spiders and plants and other things. My only complaint is tht it tends to eat up AA batteries. The CRV that it came with lasted for like 2 weeks of heavy use so I would recomend using those with this camera. Like I said, that was my only complaint.
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 read some of the reviews and figured I'd try it. I have been using the Linksys routers for quite some time ,But for [the money], you can't go wrong. I would recommend downloading the the newest drivers & bios updates before you begin ( especially for XP )I also used the DWL-120 USB adapter.(Also highly recommended) It took 2 calls to tech support to get it going, which took no more than 5 minutes each call. Once they had to call me back, which they did within an hour.I must say, it works much better than I thought. It is located in my basement and my sons PC is on the 2nd floor and I still have a great connection signal. The print server is just an added bonus.
They collapse but what the heck? How on earth are you supposed to jog with these things when you wear it behind your head? The fit is EXTREMELY and SEVERELY awkward. They sound good but there must be a better headphone that won't give you so much trouble putting it on. Did I mention your hair can get entangled or even yanked? I've got some bald spots to prove it. Mark my words: this is a ... Don't buy it. I should have bought ...
i was trying to by the 4000 however it wouldn't let me it would only make me use a credit/debit card. anyone else have this problem
For years I've had my tripod can could not use it because the &#34;quick release&#34; was lost. By pure luck, I stumbled on this Velbon QB5L quick release...I was not sure it would work but gave it a shot...fits perfectly!!! Now I can use my tripod again!!! Thanks Amazon for providing this product.
This mouse worked okay at first, but its operation became very jumpy and unreliable quite soon after I started using it. I assume it is a battery issue, as it partially improves when the battery is replaced, but not completely. But, a wireless mouse should conserve batteries, and perform well for more than a day--this mouse, does not. The cursor feels "sticky" when using it, it will stop moving, and then jump-start all of a sudden. The tracking of the cursor is far inferior to my older, wired mouse. Clicking works sporadically, and for some reason you have to click harder to get the mouse to register.Finally, the wireless USB plug in is impractical for use with lap-top when its anywhere other than a desk. Other models of wireless mice have much less protrusion of the wireless receiver--so if you're using a wireless mouse with the laptop on something other then a flat uncluttered surface, you're running the risk of snapping off the wireless receiver and potentially damaging your laptop.I'm very disappointed with this product, and would recommend that the buyer beware. If you have many rechargeable batteries, and you can put a freshly charged one in the mouse every day, this may be a workable solution, but will not improve the coarse tracking of the mouse.Buy something else!
More then anything, I wanted a tripod that stayed put, vertical shooting a close second. So far I'm quite pleased with my purchase and I was really surprised to see how low you can shoot .. now if I can only try not kick the legs as much .. : P
I always knew that Pioneer brand products were excellent quality; however, I have never purchased a Pioneer product before now because their products are usually very expensive.I purchased this DVD player and am very pleased as the price was reasonable and the quality is the best I have ever seen.I highly recommend this product as I know that it will stand the test of time compared to other brands.
... The book is so superbly written Donna Tartt should be getting a nomination for her painstaking effort to say the least.The action in the book at no point in time becomes weak or mindless entertainment, this is truly a thought out realistic story.The characters do fit real world behavior based on the events, especially the murder of a child. The obsessive pursuit of the killer is real but intense, hard to put this book down.The background settings of the story are so well defined yet not intrusive on the storyline that a person can join the protaganist in this hunt.The book has been edited well, I found no errors or missing sentences, all the English flows well and is clearly understood.All in all this is one of the finest novels I have ever had the pleasure, it also is a book whcih can leave you a bit smarter, I mean that in many senses, real life, and general knowledge...
This player was great until the dreaded flashing red power light appeared. Now its dead.
The case is just perfect for the camera I ordered. I like the zippered storage compartment on the bottom. Would prefer the strap be connected on the sides and not the back. Overal I am satisftied with the case
Bought these microfiber cleaning cloths for my 14 inch Lenovo G460 laptop, which has a black glossy surface that smudges every time you touch it. The cloths work great at removing the finger marks and smudges without scratching the surfaces.
I wanted a usb cord that would be long enough to work with my DSLR camera and this did not disappoint. No issue at all, works great for live view and transferring files. The red light showing its connected is just icing on the cake!
Battery for radio does not last 6 hours, after charging per manufacturers instrucions. Very dissappointed with this product. Radion seems to function, transmitt, and recieve okay...but without a battery its useless!!!
I typically have my ipod in a leather case, tucked in my pocket, and I don't want to have to dig it out when I want to adjust the volume. This device is a practical & inexpensive solution to that function.
As a computer dinosaur I have several computers which do not talk to one another - different operating systems, etc. Yet they are still useful. The Data traveler solved - at a heck of a good price - the task of getting files transferred. I am so happy.
SanDisk flash drives seem to take a beating and keep working. Some of the others I've used died and you don't dare request a replacement because of confidentiality of data that may be on the broken drive.
The HP Ipaq 4355 is a great road companion. Not only is it easy to use, thanks to Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003, but also very powerful, thanks to Hewlett Packard. With this PocketPC, you are always in touch. After being accustomed to lugging around my laptop between work, school and home, I replaced them all with this PDA. It is powerful enough to do basic applications, such as powerpoint presentations, word documents and excel spreadsheets, but besides this, you are always in touch and can check email and browse the net thanks to 802.11b WiFi and bluetooth built into this pda. The mini keyboard makes it easy to type and send messages. The battery life is also fantastic, and along with a second removeable battery, you do not have to worry about running out, and even if you do, there is a backup battery that will save your information. All In all, after using this Pda for a few months, there is no way anyone can take this away, because my back is happy because I no longer have to carry a heavy laptop with me wherever I go!
This is a great camera, for the price. 1.3 megapixels is plenty for most needs, plus doulbe use as a webcam is fantastic! 256 pics on the smartcard is plenty for even rigorous photoshoots!
Received the flatscreen mount in perfect condition and it was easy to install. Works great!
HDMI 2M (6 Feet) Super High Resolution CableCan't beat the price, It's a great bargain when this same cable is going for 4 or 5 times as much at Radio Shack.
Comments in addition to all other reviews listed: There are two versions (A1 and B2) of the DIR-615. On the B2 model (I have not tested the A1) - you have the option of making all the changes on the router, saving them, and then rebooting later - instead of after each change. With WPA2 TKIP+AES encryption I am able to connect at 65Mbps to the Dell 1505 (DraftN) card in both N only and NG Mixed mode. This is a plus considering most incompatibilities happen when you have cards and routers from different vendors. Usually they only tend to work if you don't enable any encryption. The WAN and LAN ports are 10/100. You can configure via web browser (why anyone would use any vendor provided software is beyond me). The D-link website has emulators (with both versions) which all vendors should do - so you can see all the different settings/features available. While it's possible there are isolated lemons out there, thus far I have experienced none and am very pleased especially with the price I paid. ($50 on sale from Best Buy)-----Update: This thing has still been going strong (it's now 2011). Apparently they are now up to revision E. It doesn't flake out or drop connectivity. I will say that this will only operate in router mode (there is no AP mode), but if you are looking for something reliable - this thing does work.
As a recovering RSI patient, I was on the lookout for a backpack that was easy on the back, and also big enough to carry some extra stuff such as a foldable book/ computer stand, an external keyboard (laptop size) etc....this bag swallows them in, and i can hardly feel the extra weight. I am very happy with this purchase.On the other hand, the bag is not too big - it can only accomodate so much - so if you want to carry your entire office with you, i'd suggest the Wenger Synergy or similar backpack (I did try the Synergy, and while it was an excellent bag - bigger, more stylish than the Kensington, I opted for the Kensington because it was more comfortable.
Let me start off by saying that photography is my hobby and it is not what I do to make a living. I have a canon 30d and use this lens all the time.I have several lenses in my bag now and this is one of my favorites! The first lens I purchased was EF 24-105 f/4 L IS. This is a great lens if you are outdoors in good lighting and want to have zoom capabilities. I tried to use it in the evening at an outside restaurant and the f/4 was too much; so to compensate, I purchased this lens.I love this wide angle and 24mm lens. I have taken great evening and night shots with this lens! It is fast, gives great bokeh and the colors are very rich. I'm mainly using this lens in the evenings and at night and use it with and without 430 speedlite. When using the flash, I typically rotate the speedlite head so that the flash is bouncing off a ceiling or a wall instead of right on the subject. This lens works great for this!You can walk down the street in The Grove in LA and take awesome, crisp pictures with no flash. If I need to zoom, I zoom with my feet... but I have the ability to take a wide angle photo with this lens that I wouldn't be able to do with the 50mm or the 85mm.The bottom line is this: If you want to take great pictures in the evening or at night, this lens has to be in your bag.Best of luck!
Before I start, I must add that I bought the FWC-555 version, with 40 more watts, but I'm sure this one would sound the same...first thing I noticed was the excellent bass. They almost sound like floor standing speakers. I think they go up to 40, but the highest I ever went with them was 35, and no distortion. The Max Sound and Bass Boost stuff contributes substantially to the sound. Without them, these speakers would'nt be nearly as powerful, so make sure you have Bass Boost at blast and have Max Sound on when you want to show off your speakers. This is simply the best speakers around, for the price that is.
I have had this case for almost 2 months now and have no significant complaints. Yes, the case gets dirty because it is made of silicone and attracts lint. However, it is quite easy to just take a wet tissue and wipe this dirt off every so often. As for taking the skin on and off...it is difficult the first two or three times but gets easier to take off the more you use it. I don't think you are supposed to charge an ipod with a case on, even with the vents on this case, so when charging, take the opportunity to take the case off. I thought it was too hard at first, but now i find it quite easy. The screen protection is nice, and after i let the ipod sit, there are no air bubbles on the screen. Lastly, I've had many kids at my school comment on this case, saying they like it and would like to get one. My one friend indicated that he really disliked his leather case and wanted to try mine because it looked nice provided lots of protection. It is not perfect, but if you're not a neat freak this case is worth a try.
Avaialable only through Best Buy, iRiver's 256 MB iFP-390T os www.cnet.com 's highest rated MP3 player. Its also a newer model of this one. The 256 MB is $200 and comes with all the mentioned features of the iFP-190T but has the ability to record songs directly from a portable cd player and also includes an armband and carrying case. I own the 128 MB player(I purchased it for $110 with a $30 dollar rebate). It did not come with an armband and carrying case (available at www.iriver.com for 12.99) but it came with all the same features as the 256 MB. It holds about 30 songs give or take. Battery life is advertised as 23-24 hours but its closer to 17. There is also a 64 MB player but it does not come with an armband/carrying case and does not have a radio or in-line recording capabilities. You can't go wrong with iRiver but I just thought I'd let you know there's something better out there.
I purchased this drive from Amazon recently and tested it under both Mac OS X Tiger and Windows ME. In both cases, I saw excellent read speed but slow, slow write speed (1 MB/s to 1.4 MB/s, an order of magnitude lower than advertized). I was very disappointed at the poor performance to say the least.Before returning the drive, I decided to test it under Windows XP. Wow, what a difference. The same drive, under Windows XP, is a speed demon. I am now satisfied that the drive behaves much more closely to it's advertized specs. For read speed, I am seeing something in the area of 30 MB/s, which is excellent. For write speed I am seeing roughly 7 MB/s. This is a little slower than advertized, but nonetheless, an excellent speed.So, this is a great memory stick as long as you are using it under Windows XP (don't have Vista so can't comment, but I expect that performance under Vista would be similar). For earlier versions of Windows (9x and ME) though, be forewarned. Write performance is not good. Similarly, for Mac OS X Tiger be forewarned. BTW, for Mac OS X, I did try formatting the stick for HFS+ (the native Mac OS X format), but it made only a marginal difference.
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.
I bought this a year ago, just for backups. I left it off mostly, with the power supply always plugged in.I went to use it last week, and found it unresponsive, with the power supply making a sustained hissing noise. Doing some googling, I found that the power supplies are notorious for this.I contacted LaCie, and they were excellent in getting it resolved for me and sending me a new power supply right away. It's got a 2 year warranty, so that saved me and my data.The drive works great. If you buy it, my only caution would be to unplug it when not in use, so as to prolong the life of the power supply.Best customer service I've experienced in a long time on any product. Thanks LaCie!
I have used these disks alot and have bought more than one spindle and had no bad burns so far.I would recomend this product.good job memorex
I have a hearing problem that is non-correctable with hearing aids. The extra volume is a true plus for me.
I mainly bought this because my wife complained about the Comcast remote being too clumsy and complicated. The Harmony 880 was a little complicated to set up, but not as bad as some others I've had. The computer interface made the process pretty mistake free. I was concerned that it might have problems with my TV (a Panasonic HDTV) because you have to cycle thru the inputs to get to where you want to go. But after the first time I used the Harmony 880, it worked like a charm! And the price...way too expensive at $250, but I can live with $126!!!!
The hardware and software are both easy to install and use. I like the software's capability that allows me to just copy and paste my MP3s onto a blank CD for recording. It's a great product combination for the price!
The Fender Hot Strat pickup does a nice job of reproducing a clear, balanced sound. It has a little more heat than the regular single coil Fender pickup. I use it in a Mexicaster and I like the way it's quiet as well as powerful. It's not an over-the-top pickup but it gives you the burst of tone and grunt you need to get the job done.
What more can one say other than it works just as it should. I plugged in the cables into both ends and everything works just like they should. Both connectors I ordered work well without any issue or problem.
I got a pair of these with my original Creative Zen and loved them. After years of wear and tear I aciddently stepped on them so I needed a new pair of headphones. I tried several different brands and styles, from earbuds to over-the-ear-hooks, in several price ranges, but could not find anything that would stay in my ears. I came back to these, which work so well. I use them for traveling and running and they never fall out. These are a great product and the only thing I can find that will stay in my tiny ears. The fact that they are afforable is a great bonus!
I have a buch of these for my Iphone. They all work great, but out of the 4 or 5 that I own 1 has had the wire insulation come out of the plug end. The cable still works, but I don't know for how much longer. This also happened after a year of use.
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.
This Product is wonderful. eliminated all the hardships and clutter of my Playstation area. It works perfect for all of your simple usb devices. Love Targus. Highly Recommend. Use this product EVERY DAY and have been now since September 2007
There are several problems with this product. The biggest problem is the lip at the bottom. It is difficult to tell how deep it is in the picture, but I can tell you that it is pretty thin. This doesn't keep your cell phone very secure...I have a treo phone and it kept falling out of the holder. Poor design.The company was sympathetic and refunded my money so great company, terrible product.
Item was delivered on time at the best price and performs as described; couldn't be happier.
Great price for an HDMI cable. It does what its supposed to and for a very low price. Have had no problems with quality and would for sure buy this cable again
The strap is good, feels good and sets good. Problem lies with the pouches, the regular size memory chips will not fit securely in the pouches. No real big deal for using the strap, disappointing with not being able to secure memory cards. Oh well!
I've had a 7506 for many years, and the sound reproduction is fantastic. Mine finally literally came unglued (not sure replacement headphone pads will suffice) after well over 10 years of use, so I need to get a new pair. I was a bit surprised that the price is still the same after all these years, but then, they're great headphones--and if the research I've done on the 7509 is accurate, the 7509 isn't necessarily a step up and costs 3 times as much. The frequency response of the 7506 is 10Hz to 20kHz, whereas that of the 7509 is 5Hz to 80kHz. My first thought was even if the human ear could discern that high of a kHz. After doing some research about that, I found that the human ear (unless I'm mistaken) cannot discern anything CLOSE to 80kHz--the highest value I found was about 20kHz. I also saw that other users on here were talking about a hollow or "wooden" midrange sound on the 7509.So once I'm done with this review I'm going to buy a new 7506 to replace my overused one. The coating on the earpieces does flake off a bit after a pretty short time, but mine never flaked off entirely or even close to entirely, and the phones are very comfortable. Definitely recommend the 7506.
This remote worked great and the RF feature is even better than I could have imagined - I didn't even have to use the extender-sensors. Great priced. I bought a Harmony 890 than went bad. I didn't like the Harmony890 becuase the keys were too close together and when I touched them, it would hit the wrong key. Plus, the Harmony890 battery was terrible and the back cover never stayed on, and failed to stay charged.
This product is just what I needed and the delivery was very quick.
This device is great for the elderly who are intimated by computers. my mom loved it, she had complained almost every time she used her computer. she found this very user friendly and started using it with miminal help. i would strongly recommend this for older relatives wanting to stay in touch.
Yes, the rechargeable battery is necessary for saving the $8 each on disposable batteries. But no, it is not a panacea. I was amazed when my rechargeable battery went dead after just 1 year of occasional use. If I'd known it went dead this early and there was only one manufacturer (Canon) to buy from, I would not have bought the camera. Grrrr.
I was getting tired of our DSL going down, so I got cable as well and tried this load-balancing router. It's great - now, not only do I get 100% up-time, but whenever either internet connection (DSL or cable) goes down, it sends me an email!
Most iPad stands begin around $49 and allow you one or two positions at most. The Arkon fold-up stand is dirt cheap and allows a seemingly infinite number of positions. And it works in both landscape and portrait. It's really portable and will meet almost any need you'll have for an iPad stand.
It seems a year after buying one of these dvd players the sound likes to just go away. Pretty sweet, sike.
Not bad at all. I was scared by provious reviews, one in particular, but i got the TV and it wasnt as bad. I bought it for my office and now its my favourite camping companion.
I've had the Primera Bravo II for about three years and it is amazing. Have made many thousands of instructional DVD's for my business. Great technical support got it working on a newer operating system. The only bummer is that I didn't buy extra DVD burners, and had one burn out. Primera charges an arm-and-a-leg and takes several weeks to replace it. I found a refurbished burner online and great instructions on YouTube on how to replace it. This robot is perfect if you are doing runs of 5-100. If you need 500 or more, it's better to have a service do them for you. Oh, one last tip- try a few different brand blank DVDk's. Some work great, other get spit out like crazy.
After months of research, I narrowed by search to this one and the Sony FS550. This was looked better, the sony one had tacky white keyboard.Spent 1700 and got it home. It CRASHED the next day! completly. I lost everything on it..the Toshiba costumer support was terrible...after talking for hours..with someone in I think INDIA! i was put to someone I could actually understand...he could not help me either..told me to take it back to store.At the store, more arguing later.Got another one...are you ready.got it home again...it crashed again. it was slow, the hard drive failed. I am on to my third one..and the explorer on it crashed..yes..I am taking it back and I want my money back...this time..I am fed up. WHy dont staff at toshiba read these and realize their cosumter service is NOT GOOD. If they dont care about their costumers...it will affect the product and the company's reputation.
Love the Presto Salad Shooter..bought one the camper also. I like to make my own shredded veggies for my salads. Very fast shipping.
Love them!!! WOnderfully made, as all Sennheiser seems to be. So much fun, great color choices. Gave as a gift as well as own my, er, own.[..]
Nice to have a high quality, EFS prime macro lens. Image quality is exceptional, fast 2.8 makes for slim DOF and nice bokeh. Focussing distance is a little longer then I would have thought, but this is just something to get used to. Lens is rather small and light.
i bought this 5 days ago just got it when i got home and i plugged it in in less than 5 minutes. easy installation and i was only able to order this because i have an old pc and this was the only one that would work thats what dell said! thanks amazon i wasnt able to order this on dell but you came through
About three years ago I discovered how easy it was to tape vinyl records using your computer to burn them to CD. I found an old Sony PS-LX150H model at a second hand store and my $3.00 investment lasted just over two years. Impressed enough with the older model's performance to seek out a newer model, I recently purchased a Sony PS-LX250H. This turntable is perfect for recording records to your computer. I have never heard records played on higher grade turntables that cost $250.00 and up but I feel the sound quality produced by this unit is superior for its price range. I like the fact that this model has the auto start feature to begin listening to the records. You can also use it as a straight manual if you desire. The worst thing I can say about this model is the needle was a little bit more difficult to install then any other turntable I've used but it is also newer than any other turntable I've ever used and it wasn't that difficult. There is a setting feature for the size of record you are going to listen to, 12 inch or 7 inch. The settings on this model are in centimeters so users unfamiliar with the metric system(like me)may have to refer to the instruction manual on that one. All in all this is a wonderful turntable in my opinion as I really don't know what else could be expected of this unit for its price range. It is also, I might add, very easy to set up and start using right away. I would recommend it for anyone seeking a turntable that can't spend upwords of $400.00 on a unit.
My order for this lens was supposed to arrive on the 5th of March, but came yesterday, the 2nd. It's arrival was a surprise and so was the package. Comes with everything you need, including a nice big lens cap to fit over the fisheye. I haven't really messed with the macro much, but the lens feels sturdy and reliable. I hope to be using it for a long time :))
The price is right. The modem runs the Open Source WRT. I bought to convert into an Internet Radio. I haven't completed the project but everything has worked as it should until 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.
I bought this filter along with B&W $35 filter with intention to prove to myself that it's worse then the expensive filter. After many shots I came to the following concoction: If you shoot in any direction except against the sun they both perform 99% the same. If you shoot in angles towards the sun you will get much more flares from this filter than from the B&W. In both cases shooting against the sun gives you poor pictures. In my mind you should match the filter cost to your lens cost. If you have expensive lens go with B&W, but if you have regular lens that came with my T3i this filter will do the work just fine.
ease of you with d-slr cameras and a qiute fast lens its a good buy forthe price.picture quality is very good at iso upto 800
This thing is awful. Sounds like garbage!!! I returned mine the very next day. Just plain awful!! How anyone could listen to this is beyond me. Direct plug-in is the only way to go.The only way I would recommend this is if it were FREE or under $10. Seriously, this thing is junk. You'd be better off buying a Thigh-Master because at least that has a picture of that blond from Three's Company.
I bought the 260 which I am guess is the next step up from the 256 and seems to have a bit mroe memory at least than the 256.I love it. The foot pod is accurate right out of the box. I fooled around iwth it once and screwed it up but recalibrating it was no problem and it is working perfectly.The sound could be a bit louder, but if you are running then lower volume is probably a bit better so you can hear that car before it slams into you anyway.I thought the software and interface worked just fine. Yeah, the upload is a bit slow but I just set it to upload a bunch of songs and walk away for a few minutes and they are there when I get back. Downside I found is that once the songs are on there, I cant find any way to move the order around. I think I can probably do something iwth the playlist feature but havent worked on it yet.I love getting my current speed when running - helps to keep me motivated.the foot pod did fall off once when I was doing speedwork though - I am pretty sure that I somehow kicked it with my other foot. but it still works after the tumble it took on the track, so at least it is durable.Biggest downside I see is that they dont make these any more so getting help from PHilips or Nike will be tough if somethinghappens to it. but I only paid $65 for it brand new in box so it wont be that much of a loss.I highly recommend this for runners. If you're not a runner, get something else, but for running I find this invaluable.
I upgraded to the Vista CX from a Garmin Legend. This one has a lot of great features including color display, electronic compass, and usb adapter. I am a geocacher and it has geocaching cabalities built into the unit. For the price and the features I give this GPS 2 thumbs up
Beware dealing with HP. They do not honor warranties. Claim that a damaged motherboard is not covered under the warranty (the seals were intact...how could a damaged mobo NOT be covered?)When problems first started showing up I tried their online tech help. They "lost" my initial complaint AND the record of the chat session (which I kept a copy of, but they don't want to see it) My whole experience with HP is that they don't offer customer support, they offer lip service. Every contact with them is a session of frustration and futility. The tech didn't understand anything and I had to repeat things 3 times before he started to listen. Either that or he didn't understand english...a very real possibility.Horrible, rude, IGNORANT tech support.I sent the unit back, but they want almost $300 to repair it. For that kind of money, I'll go and buy a dell or a palm. To hell with HP and their terrible after-sale support.This is my second bad experience with HP PDAs and their tech support/repairs. I will NEVER deal with HP again, and I warn you of buying their pretty little units. They're not particularly well built as they apparently can't stand up to standard shipping and then you're stuck with a $500 paperweight. HP is one company that deserves to go under.PS... the touch pad is pretty useless, and the protective cover starts to fall off after a few months. The screen is beautiful, and very clear for tiny calendar print. The handwriting recognition seems to work better on this one than on my old 5555. Would rather have a biometric scan than the touchpad, tho.One annoying MS idiosyncrasy: the PDA version of word/excel documents saved on a SD can't be read by my desktop. There's no translation program!
My Axim worked extremely well for three weeks until a one pixel line suddenly appeared vertically down the center of the display. Just to note, I'm really careful with all my gadgets and the unit was never dropped or misused/abused. This line on the display did not disappear so I decided to call customer service. I've spent countless of hours on the phone getting bounced around and having numerous 'case numbers' assigned to me. Three months later I do not have a replacement for the faulty Axim. Of course there are a lot of pros with this product and all of them have been covered by other reviewers. However, beware if something goes wrong with your Axim and you need to contact tech or customer support in India.
I just got a paper route and am making $... a day. My brother is young and he loves to go on the computer all day ling. I also go on a lot to play CPU games and talk online and stuff. So since I didn't need a really good one I bought a cheap one and let me tell you, ITS PERFECT! The battery has good charging time and goes for a good few hours without needing a recharge. Perfect also for the long car trips in which i play Red Alert 2. So overall, I give it a 9/10. The only flaw to me is that when you change your angle with the screen, it gets really hard to see whats going on so naturally its hard to get hook up in a car. But I found a way!
PROS:-It's simple, it works on my PC and PS3, and it's two and half bucks. It even comes with covers on each end.CONS:-None that come to mind.
The product was deliverd and within four hours it was set up and running in my wife's home office. She now has access to our home wireless network she did not have before, and we can use our laptop anywhere in the house and on the patio.
I got this camera as a gift, and researched it online to see if it was worth keeping. I looked here at amazon.com, and also at [another web site]. After reading the reviews, I had mixed feelings, but at [dollar amount] it's not a bad little camera. I bought rechargeable Nickle-Metal-Hydride(NiMH) batteries to try and quench this camrea's power appetite, but was still defeated. On the highest mega-pixle setting(2.2mp), I can take about 10 pictures or so before the batteries run out. I can only get about 7 pictures on the included 8meg scan disk, so you constantly have to download your pictures to your computer. A quick solution to this is to purchase a larger scan disk card. I had also taken a few pictures, 60 or so, on the 1.1 mega-pixle setting, and had only used 1 out of 3 battery marks. This required a great deal of downloading, but it is very quick to download. This camera overall is pretty good for the price, and since I'm not looking for something to take professional pictures with, it is great for me. If you purchase this camera, I do suggest your purchase rechargeable NiMH batteries(I think I will purchase another set of 4), a charger to charge the batteries(make sure it is NiMH compatable), and a larger scan disk card.
This my first camera and I'm quite pleased with it. It's got some nice features, including closeup, zoom, adjustable ISO and image stabilization but it's basic operation is very straightforward. The auto-shot produces lovely snapshot photos right out of the box. It's small without feeling fragile. The Easy Share software is a snap to use. I was actually impressed with how easy the software is to use and with Kodak's online gallery.I'd recommend this camera for anyone new to digital photography who wants to take good shots right away while having room to learn and explore new camera concepts.
This case is just amazing. Keeps cool. Plenty of room for most computer setups. Looks pretty :-). I recommend this case. If you're on ends about it.... Check out hardforum.com They have many people who can testify to it's quality.
Thiss remote has saved me time and aggravation, ONE remote for everything, TV, DVD CD and Reciever press on button for DVD and everying for watching DVDs turns on even your surround sound reciever, all the controls are in your hand, Just like having a personal assistant with you. If you want piece of mind and one remote buy this one you wont regreat 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.
My wife and I have used over 1200 sheets of this photo paper. My wife is an avid scrapbooker and uses this paper with our Hiti 640PS photo printer. My daughter gave this paper the ultimate test without even knowing it. We received a call one night from a friend we knew from school. He said that he found a small family picture album lying in the middle of the road near school. It was raining when he stopped to pick it up. The paper was wet, not soaked, but still not what you want to happen to your family photos. Apparently our newly adopted daughter decided to chuck it out the bus window. She says it was an accident but I think there's more to the story. Actually, she said it fell out of her backpack but I can't see how unless she lets her backpack hang outside the bus on the way home. I must say I was very surprised at the condition of the pictures when the album was returned. The protective coating that was applied over the top of the photo is what kept them from being destroyed. I tried submersing a sample photo to see what would happen and it started to separate. I would expect that to happen but was still pleased with the "rained-on" album. We will continue to use this paper with our Hiti dye-sub printer.
We used our DVD less than 20 times before the system controller went out. The repair bill was $115. Before we took it to the repair shop, we ordered a replacement owner's manual the cost was around $10. The on-line help was useless. The tech people were courteous.
I purchased the Dv64 not having heard them .After Auditioning a bunch of high end brands.Paradigm,B+W,Energy,PSB,Monitor Audio,These Towers blow them all away,For much less cost.The clarity of these speakers and the sound stage are great.You can hear sounds and instruments that you haven't heard before.What a pleasure to listen too !With no fatigue.They are not even broken in but get better sounding every day.Don't think because you spend alot for speakers you will get a better deal these pups will amaze you.Ive been a musician for years so i think i have a good ear Try these speakers you'll be glad you did!
What else is there to say? It arrived promptly, it was in perfect condition, and it works.
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.
I already had some of the Netgear Ethernet Extenders, but I wanted to add some additional locations. The product did exactly what I had hoped for.
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.
It does well what we bought it for, that is, plays MP3 files from CD-ROM/R/RW. However, a CD should be burned at the lowest available burning speed to play properly (this, of course, increases the burning time). I had bad experience with some CD burned at the speed automatically chosen by the burning program: they would skip randomly, some files would not play at all. The same was true about an audio CD-R.
Working 24x7 since last December. I will give 5 stars for its look and feel, easy setup, performance, functionality, product warranty, and price.I will give only 4.5 starts for the 150-page Reference Menu. The instruction for VPN setup is nowhere to be found. The system status page is probably copied from another product, only 99% true and correct. Email notification may not work for some ISPs, but was not documented. However, it is still a very good menu, worth my time to read and keep.Product support? Yes, but only 4 starts. Email them many times. Answered 90% of my questions or explained why or why not in about 1-3 days. I didn't try the phone support, no need so far.
Best KB I've ever used. No batteries ever needed. Excellent range and always works when you need it. I highly recommend.
First of all, Digitalway's customer service is far from professinoal. They are really slow.As for the player itself, the price tells everything. It's an affordable player. I mainly use the player in the gym. At around [money], you will never get a similar player. Can you?1. FM tuner: not so excellent. I used the player at a gym where my previous FM radio received 2 or 3 stations. FY100 receives only one station clearly.2. MP3 player: In general, it's good. Software is good: easy to install and use. You may find 128MB internal memory is not enough. I am going to add a smartmedia card for another 128MB. Sound is excellent. Since I am not fond of earphone that was included in the set, I use a different headphone.3. The coming beltclip does not fit into the player. I sent my complaint to the customer service and am waiting for the answer. I wish the player could come with a carrying case and/or armband. But what do I expect from [money] player?
Speakers are weak, but for desk or office use, it's perfect. Great value at current price.
I agree this DVD/VCR Combo does NOT deserve even 1 star rating. I purchased this item at Christmas 2003 and now it is dead, I mean DEAD! I too thought the power plug had been disconnected. But after evaluating the system I found that it was correctly pluged in and up untill today it was working fine. Now I have NO power. Not even a link light. I see a VHS tape is stuck in the player as well. Buy beware. I wish I would have read these review befor I wasted my hard earned money. Pesonally I thing Sylvania should have a recall on this item, and Sear,Robuck should remove it from there shelves.
I ORDERED A UNIT FOR A 300 HUMMINBIRD AND WHAT I GOT WAS FOR A 700 HUMMINBIRD FISHFINDER ALTHOUGH I DID OPEN IT SO I COULD CHECK THE UNIT FOR MY INSTALLATIO, SO WHEN IT'S OPEN YOU CAN'T RETURN WITHOUT A RESTOCKING CHARGE.
After looking around in stores for what seemed like forever, all I could find for laptop backpacks were for 15.6" laptops or smaller. I finally found this backpack here online and it fits my 17.3" laptop perfectly, plus everything I need for classes and then some. Great backpack for anyone with a 17.3" laptop who likes a ton of room to carry stuff.
Bought this from the Philips on-line store a couple of weeks ago, and have discovered that burned media (like the DivX files it claims to be so great at playing) cause the entire unit--that is, the movie itself, the menu screens, everything--to go to black & white. The customer service people claimed that since it will play commercial DVDs in color, the unit is functioning fine, and had no suggestions. I'm returning mine for a refund, but if you're looking for a DVD player with b&w video output to complement your old-timey gramophone audio, this might be one to consider.
This product is very good - we have tried another wireless headset (GN Netcom) which was hollow sounding and had static. The plantronics headset is a much better product, in addition to be cheaper. I would recommend the Plantronics headset to anyone.
This is a fantastic product!! It took me under an hour to install and it sounds amazing!I would definately recommend this to anyone who doesn't have an ipod port in their car. I suggest watching youtube for installation of the product and buying the carpet removal tools with it. I found it better to have the unit under the driver seat instead of the glove box for easy access in case you want to attach a dvd player to the unit.Thank you Dice!
This card went right into my 7 year old Olympus and is working great, boosted my picture capacity by 4 times, I might switch over to taking all in RAW format but need to experiment with that first. Good product.
Saved a good deal of money ordering this from amazon! Thanks amazon for offering the same products as 'big' electronic stores!!
This is a fantastic mouse for the money. I bought this mouse to replace and early optical mouse from microsoft and it is fantastic. It has great comfort and a nice feel and is super fast and very precise.
I absolutely love this case. Lots of air movement, much more so than your average case (very important to help keep things cool.) The blue LED's and the window on the side are an eye pleaser. I definitely recommend this case for anyone building a gaming PC.
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...
This is a well built and high quality cable. I had no issues running this cable from a PC video card to a TV. Picture is perfect and the cable is very rugged and solid. I would buy again if I needed another one. I have to expect startech to be great products. I have a couple things from them and all are great.
The picture of the product makes it looks like it has a nice, bright blue back lit display. I reality, it's not back lit at all. Instead it's the typical dark greenish looking LCD that you can't read unless you're right next to it and viewing it from just the right angle. I've looked around a bit and just can't find a standalone caller ID box with large characters on a back lit display that you can see from across a small room, or even from one end of a sofa to the other. What's so tough making something like that?
I have a new favorite author and I am writing a review for every one of his books on every site that I can! I stared by reading his first book; Shade of the Maple that book touched me so deeply and in so many ways. Then I ordered his next title, Gravel Drive, this book made me sob uncontrollably. Both books have changed me, for the better. One day I was looking around to see if Kirk Martin had anything else published. I found his website www.kirkmartinbooks.com, lucky for me he just released his third book, Gifted. I just finished reading it last night. It was just as good, if not better than the other two titles. What I like most about the three books is that each one of them was truly different. Many authors stick with the same genre, Kirk Martin took some risks and they turned out fabulously. Take some time and read each one of these books, you won't be disappointed.
I have had to contact RCA multiple times because this player does not play anything. It will just randomly decide that DVDs (brand new) are not of the right format?! The first time I called RCA, they said I needed to clean the lens and that they were going to send me a cleaning kit. It never came. I bought one myself, but cleaning wasn't the problem. The product does not work.
NIKE AND PHILIPS HAVE FINALLY MADE THE PERFECT MP3 PLAYER!!!If you want an MP3 player that is more than just an MP3 player...than this is the player for you. Not only can you play 4+ hours worth of MP3 music, but you get FM radio, 12 hours of battery life (i wish my mini iPod would give me that, haha), a strobelight for when I run at night, and on top of all that...a SPEED/DISTANCE/PACE monitor that hooks onto your shoe and is 100% accurate!!! This device has taken the thinking out of my running. No more calculating in my head how fast I need to go to maintain my pace or wondering how far I have actually run, because this player tells me in my ear as I'm running. SO COOL! All this, and I haven't even mentioned the form-fitting headphones that connect around your ear COMFORTABLY, or the 100% shock proof (not my iPod either), cool design that fits onto your arm (and doesn't move) and only weighs 2 ounces!!! Only complaint is that it's USB 1.1 and not 2.0, but this is by far the best MP3 player on the market right now for athletes who run, BY FAR!!! EVERY RUNNER SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THESE TO RUN WITH!!!
I have had this printer for two or three years. I work as an fine arts photographer and part-time portraitist, and I recently "upgraded" to Vista. (Bought a new computer.) The software included with the new drivers for Vista is just horrible, and offers no control over the printer. My problems, like those of some other reviewers, include: paper jams, bad print quality, inability to match printer to monitor. None of this happened before with XP. I could solve this, I guess, by creating a dual boot-- but that's just more trouble, and I have no guarantee that it would work. I guess I'll start shopping again, but now for an HP. Maybe Canon or Epson.
As a college student pursuing two degrees at once and pre-med I have a lot to keep-up with and this device makes all the difference in the world! Not only is the quality superb, but it is easy to use and automatically saves the files in .mp3 format for easy playback and saving on a computer. Olympus has really made the best recorder. I have a Sony digital recorder that has become a paperweight as far as I'm concerned because it doesn't come close to this digital recorder.
I ordered this splitter to allow me to run two TVs off of the same DirecTV receiver. I am able to get a video signal on both TVs, but no audio if I have both TVs connected to the splitter. After experiencing this problem with two separate devices (I returned the first to Amazon), I read the product description on Amazon more closely. It refers several times to the ability to split a video signal. Could it really be that this is only intended to transmit video through the HDMI? That's ridiculous if that is the case.
a good product at a good price, arriving in a reasonable time frame. I am very pleased with this item.
i never received the item, despite Emails to the seller who promised delivery by 4/27/09. A A-to-Z claim has been filed.
It arrived sooner than I thought, so that was great. Put it in the printer and worked fine. Not much more to ask. At this point the only thing left to ask is that it lasts long enough to make it worth buying more.
I recently ordered a TiVo on the recommendations of friends and family. The purpose was to be able to record shows we weren't available to watch and skim through the commercials. The first box had a defect and when I consulted with Amazon.com, they promptly sent another box. When a different problem arose, I contacted the TiVo technical support and they said I had another defective TiVo. I am currently awaiting my third Tivo box in less than 1 month. I haven't been able to do anything with the TiVo except unpack it, set it up and find it is defective, pack it up and ask for another one. If the third was arrives and it is defective, I am going to give up and go back to recording the old fashioned way.
First of all, I need to say I actually have the 880 Pro which is the same thing as this only it has black trim (rather then chrome) and has a picture/sound buttons.This is my first "Harmony" remote and I LOVE it. I experience none of the problems as others have posted. For me the remote fits good in the cradle and charges fine.Overall this was a great purchase on my part.
Player works great. Expect that I will have to fix the capacitor in 6 months. However, with the hack found on google, I watching Region 2 (and I'm in the States) with ease right now.This is an easy, cheap way to watch any region.
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 bought this cassette adapter for my wife's car. My only expectation (or hope) was that it would sound as good as the CD player in her car (1997 Mazda Protege w/stock "premium" audio package). To my pleasant surprise, it did. It does seem kind of nuts that a $10 adapter would sound better than the wireless (FM) systems I've tried as they tend to cost a few times more. Anyway, now my wife can enjoy and get some use out of her MP3 player in the car too. I can't speak to its longevity yet, we'll have to wait and see on that point. Though I had my doubts, as far as sound quality, this is definitely a solid choice.
Looks nice !!!You can't own enough batteries to make this thing work for any small amount of time..with charging dock and full batteries.. this will suck the energy out before you get 10 shots off.. then you need to shut down and wait till it gives enough energy to take more pictures..Have found this to be a major pain in the Butt...Lucky to get a dozen shots and forget about using the MPEG mode.I should send the entire package back as one big load of garbage.Rick - FLWineGuy
After purchasing the Canon A40 4 weeks ago - I have found no major feature flaws or problems. This is a great camera. It has more manual features than I will ever use - but they are there if needed. It has manual control of exposure and ISO settings - but also has the convenience of automatic point-and-shoot AUTO mode. The program mode lets you add special effects like black and white, sepia, vivid color, neutral, and more. The stitch assist lets you create panoramic pictures with ease.I bought Maha batteries and charger and have had no problems with power consumption.At worst, the LCD is a little dark when lighting conditions are poor. But when the flash hits - the pictures look great. Very few hot spots and great colors.A great camera with great features.
My husband bought this item to work with our Tivo and it doesn't work with it.
I can't get over it: my surround sound system sounds AMAZING! I had trouble getting the voices to come through and most of the highs were muffled (even after fooling around with the settings)... then I got the HTS 2000 MKII and I now have sounds coming out of the speakers that I never thought possible!! The sub no longer thumps, instead it creates the deep, rich bass without that annoying overdrive noise. The center channel came back from the dead and was so loud I had to actually turn it down! The rear channels are actually there now, and they too had to be turned down! AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING SOUND!!The video improved, but I have always had good, clear picture, so it wasn't nearly as noticable as the audio clean up I experienced.I got lucky and ended up placing this unit right where the cable and phone line comes into my house. I have the TV cable going directly into the PowerCenter and then it gets split off throughout the house. I was having daily problems with my cable internet modem before, but I have just noiticed that since I have run the cable through the PowerCenter I no longer find my modem recycling / resetting. Hmmm, wonder if this did the trick... Anyway, I didn't want anything going into my new HDTV that wasn't filtered first.We get pretty bad thunderstorms in the Midwest, so I'll be running the phone line through it next, giving me total protection for my cable and phone lines.The unit is made as though they expect us to run over it with a car. And the plug wire is as thick as my pinky finger! It's huge and will last you the lifetime of your system.I HIGHLY recommend this unit to everyone that has a home theater. Even if you are just running a surround sound system and a regular TV, it's worth the money to hear your system perform as it was meant to.
In my order i requested the 1 u technical pro amp but instead i got a 2 u amp which i did not want & the best part was i purchased 2 of them , would not b shopping at ur store again thanks .
It was worth the money, when I saw the cheap price I was a little skeptical but it was just what I needed it was shipped quicker then I thought it would be shipped. It worked to make my tv a high hd 1080 quality
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.
My wife and I were seeking a LCD-screen computer for my son's room. I introduced her to the Sony W-Series desktop - which is a big hit in Japan - and she was immediately impressed. She liked the clean lines and the keyboard which folded up to be even less obtrusive. The clincher for her, though, was the PC which was built into the back of the screen - which eliminated both the bulky tower on the floor -- and the messy cable cables streaming out of it.The Sony W-series looks great. It doesn't clutter up my son's room which, heaven knows, is already cluttered enough as it is. He enjoys doing his homework - and playing computer games - on it. The sound from the built in speakers is excellent. And the wide-screen display is wonderful for watching DVD movies.The computer comes with four USB and two FireWire connections. Since the mouse connects via USB, these ports fill up quickly. (I plan to use a compact Linksys USB hub when I run out.) The FireWire ports are also of the smaller four-pin variety. Since most of my FireWire devices use the six-pin plugs, I needed to purchase a six-to-four pin conversion cable from Belkin (who, like Amazon, has everything).The W-Series also has a Memory Stick slot, which I use to transfer large files from my Sony Vaio desktop (which also has a reader), and amongst my home and office laptops, where I've installed Sony Memory Stick PCMCIA card adapters into all of them. The W-series also has a pair of LAN ports, which I don't use, and a PCMCIA card slot which I'll probably employ to add 802.11 b or Bluetooth capability later. For those of you (like me) who don't know how to open up the back of your desktop to add these features, being able to do so via a PC card slot is definitely a plus.Since the keyboard is attached to the bottom of the screen, the LCD sits a little lower on the desk than a free-standing unit, which my son doesn't notice. It's much like using a laptop (which was our other alternative) - but with a desktop's easier-to-use keyboard and mouse! The mouse, incidentally, is of the optical variety, so tracking is extremely smooth and accurate. And the screen tilts down slightly, which is nice when I want to watch DVD movies - while sitting in an easy chair in front of it!The Sony W-Series computer is a big hit. I can tell because my son enjoys using it; and my daughter (who is a few years younger) wants one too!If space efficiency - and aesthetics - are important considerations for you (as they were for us), the Sony W-Series might be just the ticket. My family loves it!
wish it would move more smoothly across your face, but all in all it gets the job done. ...skin is not irritated afterwards and it shaves all of the facial hair that you want removed. ...hard to work in the nose area though.
I just bought this portable DVD player and I love it. I find myself watching it at home with the headphones on while others want silence. I haven't found any problems with the product and recommend it to anyone, especially if you travel. The small screen was a concern of mine, but why do you need a huge screen to watch movies by yourself? I never notice the size of the screen after two seconds of watching. A perfect product, I highly recommend it.
This small camera takes some of the best videos I have seen. I would compare the video quality equal to most camcorders that have all the bells and whistles. Simple to use, this camcorder is what most electronic devices should aspire to be like. It's design and operation is user-friendly at it's best. The only con, and I can certainly live with this, is the lcd viewing screen is too dark, with no lighting adjustments. Fantastic product none the less.
This HP VS17E monitor came in a bundle with a Pentium desktop I started using back in 2005. It has performed admirably, and served me well in the past 6+ years.Some thoughts:* Good bright screen with easy to use buttons on the side of the monitor to customize aspects like contrast, color, brightness* It's fairly thin for a monitor made back in 2005. It's still considered thin.* Built in speakers aren't the best, but they certainly do the job.My mother now uses this desktop with this monitor and it's more than enough for normal computer surfing, email, watching videos. If the price is right (anywhere between $40 - $65), this is still a very good computer monitor option.
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!
The Toner Buzz People have very fast service and ship Genuine HP Toner cartridge in double seal box. they have Excellent service. i give them Five stars.Floyd K.
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.
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.
I bought this printer in August '03 and used it occasionally; however, by November '03 it was broken. A small black plastic part jumped out of the printer, exactly as other reviewers of this product had encountered with their own printer.
I really like the design. Its very adaptable and can be attached to almost anything, such as a stroller, belt loop, bike or hung with a strap. I bought one for myself and now I'm buying more for others to give as gifts. Inside the pockets zipper so you won't loose anything. Great idea!
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 is the second Sony Weather Band Shower Radio for our family, one for each of our two showers. Easy to use, loud enough volume to hear over the water, AM and FM for music and talk shows, TV bands for news in the morning, weather channels for storm alerts: In short just what we need to make our showers complete!
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?
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.
This is just the right magnification with a combination of light weight and easy to be stored. If you are an amature sight-seer, this is all you will need. Good for checking out the girls at the beach from a distance too
i keep it as my first flash for weddings and parties, the ttl works super and Im sad that Nikon does not have it anymore
This cable serves its purpose. Buy this, and not the other super expensive ones! :)
I've been a big Plextor fan for years and in this case I spent extra money for the same specs, just for the Plextor name. It has always meant quality in my book. This drive installs and runs fine under win2k, but it does NOT burn at 8x. Every time I try to use 8x burning it makes a coaster.I have used 2 versions of dvdXcopy, DVD-Cloner, Roxio and Nero 6, so I can't buy the "it's the software's fault" garbage. The media is 8x Memorex +R. When I knock it down to 4x it works fine, although I just finished making a coaster at 4x due to a buffer underrun, something that this drive is supposed to be immune to. Also, I get the same problem when trying to burn CDs at 40x, which IMO is not really a wondrous feat nowadays. I have to knock it down to 32x.So basically it works, but for the extra money I paid (200 in Jan '04 - 60-80 clams more than the competition) I expected to get the advertised features. I'm sure someone else will come along and say that their's works fine, hence I'm clueless, but this is my experience. I burn a lot of DVDs too. My ride is an AMD 2200+ with 512 DDR400.
Fine simply product that works just fine. Wish the Palm Software support was as quality-based!
This flash works very well with my KM-7D. Very powerful flash, very flexible and with welcome features like wireless remote control. Yes, it is a little expensive, but this is a "Must-Have" tool for indoor photograohy, especially for the owners of KM-7D or 5D. Highly recommended.
Super clean, slick design, sharp....AND BRIGHT. After a few days of solid use I noticed my eyes started to hurt. I had a burning sensation in them as I went to bed. It almost felt as though I was out in the sun all day. Finally I realized that the screen was just too bright and it was hurting my eyes. I actually had to turn down the brightness level down a few notches and now I'm in great shape! It's a great quality purchase that I would highly recommend.... But don't look at it too long at 100% brightness or you might get your eyes burned, or you may get sunburned. :)
I bought one of these disks for backup. It worked finefor a few weeks, and then failed. I had it replacedunder warranty, but the replacement disk also failedafter a couple of weeks. I had that one replaced too,and the THIRD disk has now failed after a few weeks.Definitely not worth considering this product. Thecasings get very hot and there is no fan - possibly acooling problem is responsible for the repeatedfailures.
The "See more technical details" link indicatesStandards: USB (1.1, 2.0)However, the hub is USB 1.1, not 2.0. The cable, size, and function are nice, but the description should be clear that transfers will not be at USB 2.0 speeds. An e-mail response from Targus after receiving the product included:The Targus Ultra Mini 4-Port USB Hub Model # PA055Uis a USB 1.1 hub. It does not support USB 2.0.At this point in time, a USB 2.0 alternative was what I was looking for, and what I would recommend.
I bought this product because I was having trouble keeping up with lectures in school. Since I bought this, life has been so much easier. Sound clear, and its easy to use what more can you ask for.
I have owned numerous color jet printers though the years. Many of them Epsons which have overall been pretty good. When they had problems the manufacturer fixed quickly.However, this piece of garbage has singlehandedly convinced me to never buy Epson again. I know that manufacturers sell their color ink jets low to make money on the ink sales, thats a given; However with this printer from Epson, the ink cartridges are so small, and so expensive, ($30+ for the black alone) that it will cost you at least $.20 a copy for a B&W; printout. All of that based on printing 100 pages before you have to replace the cartridge. I'm not sure I got 100 prints the last time I replaced a cartridge but will give them the benefit of the doubt. The other problem is when the printer needed cleaning, I had to replace all ink cartridges before it would clean. (not all were low but the machine didn't care, it wanted new inks before it would clean the printhead. Another $50 shot to hell)All in all this printer alone now brands Epson as thieves and bandits in my mind for producing and marketing such a blatantly costly printer. (The fact that the original C86 printer I had was defective on purchase and needed warranty replacement, - feeder problems- , didn't help)When I finish the last of the ink from this dog, it is going to find its way to the trash. Don't buy the C86, or any Epson! You'll be much happier. They may look like a value at the store but their ink costs are criminal.
My wife and I purchased the Flip about two weeks ago. We wanted to keep costs down, and I wanted to keep complexity down. We just need something that can take quick videos of our baby daughter so we can annoy our family senseless with how cute she is.In just the first two weeks, we have taken about two dozen videos, generally ranging from one to six minutes long. It has been perfect for this. I did not need to install any drivers on my Mac to transfer the files. I've had no problem editing and burning them to DVD. Now both grandmothers will be getting a surprise in their Christmas cards this year!The picture quality will certainly surprise you. We have a 60" screen at home (non-HD old projection set), and the picture looks great to us. Not sure about durability just yet, but so far we couldn't be more pleased with this purchase.
Tune belt is easy to put on, comfortable to wear, and, based on earlier experience with a Tune Belt tape carrier, should endure years of abuse exposed to water, sunlight, and dirt while gardening, and hiking.
This product is useless and produces nothing but a page full of errors that you have to go back and correct.
This drive enclosure has corrupted my hard drive directories so many times now it is getting ridiculous. Disk Warrior has saved me a number of times, but it looks like this time I am having to reinitialize and losing all data. The plugs are really loose, and if one accidentally comes out, it WILL corrupt your data and you WILL need some kind of premier disk repair software to fix it. If you own this accident waiting to happen, be sure to SECURE THE PLUGS!
This is a great RF remote control... It does what it has to do. I'm able to control my cable console, my audio equipment, all of my tv sets just with one easy to use RF remote control. Very easy to configure. I rated 5 stars because I really love this gadget. It made my life more confortable! But there is one con... It wasn't able to learn some commands (and I don't not understand why).But this is a great purchase. Do not hesitate about it. No aditional unneeded and expensive functions!
It's a cable, it works just fine. Snug connections, cable soft enough not to bother.
These are basically the best speakers you can find for this price. The sound quality is the best. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED
I consistently hear that you shouldn't buy an $8 HDMI cable because it isn't as high quality as a $20 or $30 cable. I was looking for a longer HDMI cable so I could plug my Laptop into my HDTV. After seeing so many cables for $30, I realized that since I wasn't editing a multi-million dollar movie on my TV, I could afford a compromise in quality.I bought this cable and two days later, hooked it up. The cord feels to be of decent quality, although I'm sure that's not what to look for when evaluating HDMI cord quality. I plugged the cable in and immediately saw my laptop image on my TV. The image looked decent and the sound quality was fine. I noticed that there was a degradation of quality when compared to my laptop screen. So, for comparison I decided to try my shorter, more expensive HDMI cord and noticed the same loss of resolution. The picture was still great for working with and watching videos, however it does serve as a reminder that the quality of the image the HDMI cord will deliver is only as good as the output quality (in this case my laptop's video card).
I bought this filter replacing a Hoya that I had accidentally scratched. I received the product quickly BUT with small nicks and scratches all over it! WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND! I'm very dissatisfied! I'm expecting a full refund ASAP!
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!
I bought this scanner to finally digitize a rather large collection of 35mm negatives and slides. After a small amount of jiggering, I am steadily reducing the physical pile and getting great images, enhanced when neded to overcome fading and grain. I haven't explored all the possibilities of the software that came with the scanner other than fade correction -- which works fine. Most of the enhancements I do in PhotoShop and, on balance, the scanner is terrific.One downside: it is not the fastest. To scan slides with enough resolution takes about 4 minutes each.
This is a great tripod for the money. I have told all of my friends about this product,
I'm a HAM Radio operator and needed some full-size earphones at a reasonable price. These are great and have excellent frequency response. They are super comfortable and really provide a secure, sealed sound. It's hard to beat these earphones for the price!
I'm certainly no audiophile by any stretch of the imagination, but these headphones are really good for what I have needed them for and were a great price. They are very comfortable. Occasionally, they can feel just slightly tight or annoying, but they are not bad at all. The padding is just right. I can even wear them with my glasses just fine. I was in a store one day listening to sample soundtracks with some Koss headphones they had set up for that. Those headphones were SO uncomfortable that it made me VERY GLAD for my JVC's I had at home. The phones do not do much outside noise canceling at all, but the sound coming from the phones is great.
I couldn't be happier with this camera. I also have a digital Rebel (first generation) which has a lot of miles on it, but this camera outperforms it. Maybe because I've used a lot of Canon digitals, I'm used to the controls and menus, but I do find them pretty simple and easy. I like the iso/burst mode and other controls handy on the backadn also the larger screen is a nice. I also looked at the Nikon D40, but thought the 10mp vs 6mp could be handy at times (MP is not everything, but with a large enough card, it can't hurt either). Buy a big memory card because you'll want to shoot a lot! Quality is first rate and Canons other lenses work perfectly with it.
Bought three of these cables because they were so cheap compared to the cables available in stores. They work perfectly well and I can't imagine spending 5 times more for the same thing.
The clie keyboard with my nx60 (or my nx70 and my sj22) really rounds out the product. The keyboard is of excellent quality and feel. With the keyboard I truly have a top notch laptop replacement. Clies are great but such accessories put them over the top!!
Not sure how many "l"s in useful, I will go with 2. I bought some speakers that didnt have a convienient volume control to put up by the computer, So I bought this. worked great. has a little clip on it, I didnt use it cause there is nothing to clip it to on the desk. but I did use duct tape to hold it in place. the duct tape worked great too. it also moved the plugin from the back of my computer (Inconvenient) to where I wanted it (convenient)
This little camcorder is fantastic. Great for those grab and shoot videos and easy playback.
My mother wanted something more compact (and &quot;cute&quot;) so I sprung for a S410 for her. For my step-dad, who has Parkinson's, the A75 has turned out to be PERFECT.The human engineering on small cameras is a feature people often overlook. I own a large Sony digicam, but I can't handle any of their compacts or their V1 without having to concentrate on where my large-ish fingers are resting. Another thing people sometimes fail to consider is how SECURE the camera is in your hands. A child could grab the S410 from my hands, but no one on Earth could get the A75 loose. My parents are in France with their cameras now and I'm sure that no jarring in a museum or crowded street will dislodge the A75 from my step-dad's weak hands.One reason for the nice grip is because that's where the four AA batteries go. For some people (me included), this seemed like a weakness of the camera versus the custome Li-ion batteries of the competition. However, once you spring about $25 for four 1850 mAH (or stonger) rechargable batteries, you will find yourself getting double or more the bttery life of a S410 (which with it's 850 mAH battery does surprisingly well). The well-respected dpreview website has tested the A75's predecessor (the A70) in comparison with a slew of other small-format digicams and found it to have the best battery life by a wide margin. WARNING: the AAs that come with the camera only lasted one day of intermittent &quot;training&quot; use...so don't be disappointed.The A75 takes great pictures. We set up a scene with lots of detail to compare all possible size and resolution settings (&quot;L&quot;, &quot;M1&quot; which is 1600x1200, &quot;M2&quot; which is 1024x780, and &quot;S&quot; which is 640x480 (for e-mails)) and took a shot at each of those sizes with the three resolution settings (&quot;Superfine&quot;, &quot;Fine&quot;, and &quot;Normal&quot;). We printed them at 6&quot;x4&quot; at a local Kodak digital picture kiosk (recently deemed better and cheaper than Fuji's by a consumer group...Consumer Reports IIRC) and compared them with a magnifying glass. There were no easily discernable differences in quality until we got to the M1/Normal setting. Even then it was just a tiny difference in some detail in the pine needles of a distant tree. In other words, if you're starved for storage card space, don't panic -- you should be able to get fantastic prints with this camera even with the lower settings. (Another indication that there's rarely a reason to go beyong 3.2-4.0 megapixels in a pocket cam -- don't waste your money on ANY compact 5.0 cam, Canon or otherwise (ex. S500 -- forget it!).The A75 uses the ubiquitous Compact Flash Type I cards. That's not as important as it used to be (all cards, SD included, are rapidly getting cheaper). However, you can get these anywhere for cheap in a pinch, and Amazon has GREAT deals on CF cards. I got each of my parents a SanDisk 512 card for ~80 each -- that was six weeks ago and they've dropped since. My step-dad's A75 on max size/max-resolution (&quot;L&quot;/&quot;Superfine&quot;) will take just over 300 pictures on that card! (My mom's S410 will handle a bit less -- 280 IIRC).The picture quality on auto is great, the &quot;panorama&quot; feature is addicting as heck (I'm looking forward to their France panoramas -- a feature offered on the A75 and the S410).The included software is fine -- nothing special, but all you need, and it worked on my parent's old PIII running Microsoft Windows 98 (not even &quot;SE&quot;!). If you have a newer computer, you will have a hard time beating the Adobe Elements/Album combo that Amazon offers -- well-worth it!We originally considered paying list price at Be$t Buy in order to get an extended warranty, but we realized that if they go bad in France it won't help, so Amazon saved me a bundle. THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE AFAIC TO BUY DIGI-CAMS AT THIS LEVEL THAN AMAZON. MEMORY CARDS, TOO.Me, I'm waiting to see how Sony's new W1 looks (I like the huge movie resoultion it offers, perhaps Canon's only weak area compared to the compettion). If the Sony doesn't do anything for me, then I'll probably go with an A75 for myself -- the S410 is an awesome little cam, but it's a bit uncomfortable in my hands and the screen is only 1.5&quot; which is another weakness compared to the competition. If they had a 1.8&quot; LCD on the S410 I'd go with it so I could have a great (but not as versatile) cam I could keep in my pocket -- heavy though it is.I hope this helped. The world of digicams is tough, and changing fast. With that said, I don't think you can go wrong with the A75. The S410 is also great (weaknesses noted) but you can get something similar from the competion for $100 less (alhtough you'll sacrifice a bit in picture quality).Good luck! (And search Amazon on weekends for CF deals -- go with a 512!!)
I just purchased this TV myself and have been very pleased with it so far. The volume issue you talked about is the biggest problem that I have. If you forget to turn it down when going from a DVD back to TV, the volume will blow you away because there is so much difference between the two. But I recently signed up for digital cable (no HD yet in my area), and on the back of the cable box I noticed RCA-type output jacks in addition to the normal cable jack that I was using. I connected the RCA outputs to the TV and it seemed to slightly improve the picture, but most importantly the level of the audio signal is now about the same as the DVD player. I can now watch TV or a DVD at the same volume number. If you have a component (cable box, DVD player, etc.) that has other outputs, it would be worth a try to see if yours responds the same way mine did. Hope this helps!
I purchased the speakers for a trip to Barbados, We were staying at a hotel and I did not want to listen to the hotel clock radio. Although, its not slim the speakers fit perfectly into my overpacked suitcase. Great sound and overall great item to have. I will have to order another for the office, Its low enough where you wont disturb others and high enough to listen to in other rooms without losing sound quality. I am happy with this purchase.
I bought this camera two weeks ago and since then my computer start crashing every time when I try to reboot. I change my BIOS settings, reinstall the software and the drivers few times nothing help. I went to their web site for support, but there is only questions no answers!!!Except that the picture from the camera is great better than Microsoft VX-6000, the mic. work good. so it is a good camera and bad software.
This is a pretty okay product for the price. I would surely recommend this one, if your budget is strictly around $60. It has decent sound effects. It looks pretty too. It is sad they do not have a picture here.
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!
We purchased this to use with a photo board at our daughters wedding. It worked out great with the rustic old fashion theme
I received this device yesterday, 10/19/2009 and installed it this morning, 10/20. I read the other reviews advising that the printer be set up on your PC first before beginning the setup of this device. Then I followed the directions which I downloaded from Linksys to the letter from a WinXP Home machine to do the initial setup. Once I successfully printed a test page to my HP Officejet 6210 and scanned an image from it to my Windows PC, I began to tackle 'my' PC running Ubuntu. I copied my instance of the OJ6210 and changed the Device URI to ipp://192.168.1.103/631 and viola! It all works - so far. I will update if I have any problems. Good luck!
Customer service at Logitech helped me work through some real problems I had with the Harmony 880. I still feel that the instruction manual that comes with this product is very poor, but a couple of e-mails to the customer service people cleared up a programming problem I was having with a macro. For me, the customer service was responsive, polite, and extremely helpful. Other 880 users have not been so lucky, but I was very impressed with the service.It's a mystery to me why Logitech offers such a skimpy manual for a complex device like the 880, but perhaps it's because they are used to making computer keyboards and similar devices that don't require much instruction to use. The 880, on the other hand, is a versatile, programmable device that is capable of performing a wide variety of functions and controling an incredible variety of different equipment.Logitech has attempted to simplify the programming task by writing a "software wizard" to ask questions of the user and then create the program macros in accordance with the answers. Unfortunately, the wizard doesn't always ask the right questions--in my case, I have both a HD-DVD player and a Blu-Ray player, and after I assigned the HD-DVD to the "Watch DVD" activity, the wizard didn't ask if I wanted to create another "Watch DVD" activity with the Blu-Ray. In fact, the wizard didn't make it at all clear that it was even possible to create a duplicate for an activity that had already been used.To find that out, users must navigate to the FAQ area of the Logitech website. A comprehensive user's manual would be a real help in dealing with obscure issues like that, and ultimately would cost less than keeping a staff of highly trained customer service technicians available.I'm completely revising my review of the product; originally I gave it only one star; I can't change that, but if I could, I'd give it three stars. Great customer service saved the day for me, but I wish the product came with a better user manual so users wouldn't need to check the FAQ or go online to find solutions.The remote control itself is a nicely built product. Earlier problems with the charger contacts seem to have been fixed, and the fit and finish are good. With a batter manual, this would definitely be a five-star device.
The statement on the package and on their website says: "free yourself from passwords" and everyone reads also the "it works with MAC", so what to expect?OK it doesn't work with passwords.Only with the login.This is enough.Apple users beware.I am also wondering why no one even at Macworld - see their ad about this - didn't care to say a word.Now back at asking my money back.
Come on people, there is a reason why Canon makes this lens for us. Yes it 's EFS for APS-C camera bodies only. But this lens can be doubled as a portrait lens for its focal length. Some may argue that its working distance is too short as a macro and may scare critters away. I partially agree. But the same argument applies when you use the EF100mm on a full frame camera. If you have the money, by all means, get the EF100mm F2.8L IS. This is the lens I will be drooling all over once I move to full frame. And I think IS would be a great help if you use EF100mm on a crop body. Remember the "safety" shutter speed for hand held is 1/(focal length x crop factor), you can hand hold the EFS 60mm better than the non-IS version of the EF100mm. With that said, the existence of the EFS60mm is justified.The EFS60mm offers the best optical performance in my lens collection. It beats my EF 24-70mm F2.8L in terms of sharpness and chroma aberration at the same focal length and aperture. I use the EFS60mm not only for macro but also for other stuff like people and still objects. When I move to full frame, I am pretty sure I would still keep a crop body as a back up and also for telephoto stuff. So the value of this lens would not diminish. A great lens like this one should retain its resale value. You shouldn't worry too much about "oh, but I 'm going to upgrade to full frame some time down the road." Just get this lens if you want more versatility. Recently I have a business partner who has moved to full frame, and he sold his EFS 17-55mm F2.8 at 98% of what he had originally paid for. It 's better than renting.
Bought this in hopes of cleaning the laser lens for my Xbox without spending much money at all (I'd rather spend 4$ over 10$ any day) It worked at first, but after only a few sessions, the Xbox no longer reads discs again.Maybe it actually works on DVD readers, but I wouldn't recommend buying this for a gaming console.
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 works perfectly with my ps3. Glad I didn't spend $50 for one in the store.
I'm planning to go on a long trip in chrismas, and I wanted a memorycard that won't run out of pictures in a while. I have a 2 Megapixel Nikon Coolpix 775 (fimrware 1.4), and the 256 MB card should be more than big enough for my needs. On the viking pages the said that this card will work with my camera. I'm not sure if i agree. When I installed the card I got the message &quot;system error, card cannot be used.&quot; I formatted the card, but still got the same message. But if i turned my lcd screen on and off, it worked anyway. The problem was that everything was running in slow motion. It takes 12-15 seconds to start the camera and all writing and reading runs approx twice as slow as with my 64Mb card. DissapointingThen I tried the card in my friends Canon Poweshot G1. It worked great, and he was really impressed how fast this card was compared to his old one (apacer 64mb)!So my conclusion is that the card is great if you have the right camera. But viking shouldn't say they support a camera when you take away all the fun of taking pictures if you use their memorycard. To make my &quot;old&quot; camera work, I have ended up buying a 128 lexar card.
If you play Xbox Live then you know how these points work. My son loves the using these Xbox Live points.
glad I bought the used one! Not worth it/older version, no hard-wire connection so very difficult to set up. waste of money.
This product is good. But if you have vista then DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Before I buy this product i sent an email to them to verify the compatibility issue with Vista. They said it is compitable with Vista. But it does not work with my Vista. I did not have time to fix it so I had to downgrade to XP in order to use Baffalo linkstation.I gave 4 starts because it is good with XP.
I read lots of the reviews here before deciding to order this. My daughter really wanted the big pink ball ipod player, but it was over $100. Upon finding this one, I figured it would be a decent substitute. She was happy when opening the present under the tree and immediately wanted to plug in her iPod Touch. Setting up the player was a breeze. It worked as expected for the first hour, then the - volume button stopped working. She kept messing w/ the volume control to try and get it to work. Unfortunately the up volume button still worked so she got it so loud there was no way to turn it down. I was kicking myself immediately thinking, great I saved a couple of bucks but the darn thing is already broken.I ended up turning the volume down on the iPod and that made it more quiet once we remounted it on this unit. The down volume button still doesn't work and I'm now trying to figure out how to return it. Glad that it worked for lots of folks on this page, but it was a disappointment for our family.
It worked for about an hour as adversited. Now it does not I am trying to find out if I can get a refund. Maybe some of you are lucky... I was not. It was a present for my wife....About FM transmitters... I also have on my Tom-Tom GPS (that one works) they do no have the fidelity of a direct connection. Or the Best FM stations. If you have a tape player in your car, purchace a sound out through a cassette player the fidelty will be 10 times better off an MP-3 player. Those can be bought for less than ten bucks.... And it still leaves your power jack free for reharging your phone or MP-3 player....
Cable arrived quickly via USPS and met all expectations. Fit my application perfectly. Cost vs in-store version was fantastic. May purchase more to have on hand. Thanks!!
Very good product, use it with my HP DV1000 and really keeps the keyboard from suffering specially if you play games on it. Only down side is that if you set a microphone you practically sit the computer on the plugin
I use this as my only lens and boy does it shoot great portraits :) ... everyone compliments me on my portraits (and new EOS 60D). I bought this primarily for taking portraits of my infant, and its just awesome. If you are gonna be a dad and want to invest in a "baby-essential", buy this!! they don't stay babies forever ..
I LOVE THIS THING!! it is soooo awsome i mean everything it comes with. I know the Zire is the newest edition but this beats it by a mile because it doesnt come with half of the things that the m125 comes with! AOL is my favorite. My mom got me this for my birthday and it has never left my hands since!
I do not believe this is a first time router. If you have never setup a router before I would probably go with a Linksys or Netgear. Or if you are confident you do not need support from Asus to set it up out of box, then I would get it.It is VERY easy to setup with the browser setup, but Asus *support* is lackluster. Their website is slow or unresponsive at times or may not even come up (blank page). The customer service reps are very nice and professional, but I found a few to not know the products I call in for and feel they are reading off a script.That being said, I love this router. I run dd-wrt on it as well and it rock solid. The default firmware seems good and probably works for the general public perfectly fine. DD-wrt allows me to run a print, web, and nas server off a usb hub connected to the usb port. Seems well designed / ventilated because it runs no where near burning hot like a Netgear router I have. The range works great and I see no problems in my two story townhome with any connectivity issues. Matter of fact I see 5 out of 5 bars while I'm one story above the router on the second floor on my laptop.
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.
When I got this Mp3 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!!!!
It has plenty of space for all my music and videos and I used the U3 program to set up my portable web browser.
I bought this filter to simply serve as protection for the front of my lens. Great price, and quality from Tiffen is nice.
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.
What I like:*Fits in pocket*Intuitive to use*Fast battery refresh rate*Easy to download photos to PC*Red eye reduction better than most*Optics good for price rangeWhat I don't like:*Battery cover opens too easily while taking photos; batteries easily fall out*128MB card is the largest the camera can handle*Silent video a drawback*LCD monitor hard to see in sun light, but viewfinder is clear*On/off switch and open lens cover to take picture is a nuisance*Software is good for downloading, but poor for editing photosOverall assessment:I love the camera overall, especially the picture quality. Batteries wanting to fall out occasionally gets very frustrating. Be sure to buy the AC power adapter for downloading pictures to the computer to save on the batteries.
Had reservations about the purchase but this phone works great. Has two headset options - over the head and over the ear. This is great for those of us who wear glasses as the over the ear doesn't work when glasses are on. Very pleased with the product, particularly for the price. Reception is clear and have had no complaints about the sound quality from the people I call.
Been trying to get this at amazon for a while since it comes in and out of stock very quickly. Lucky this time I was able to get it in mid-May and was delivered within 6 days via super saver shipping.I bought this MP3 for myself not to resell it. Since this is my first MP3 player I have nothing to compare it to, but from using it the past two weeks I can say I'm very satisfied with it. I have about a Gig of music and audio books on it already.Getting the Mp3s to the Muvo are so easy, just drag and drop and there you have it, you don't need their software if you WinXP as your OS. The battery life is awsome I have yet to see it drop even one bar during the time I have used it. I would have liked the case to have been aluminum instead of the cheap plastic.Pros:- long battery life- small form factor- 4GB memory- great sound from the supplied headphonesCons:- small screen, they could have made it a little bigger- carrying case covers the controls for the player, must take out the Muvo to use them- out of stock often- buyers that mistakenly buy this for $50 then complain they got ripped off because the 4GB drive is missing. READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT YOU'RE BUYING!Nice product and get it while you can before it goes out of stock again.
I just got this yesterday and have only dabbled around with it. But, so far I like it a lot. It says something on the packaging about getting DVDs made at a store. I'm hoping that's not the case and I can burn my own DVDs off my computer at home. I haven't gotten that far into it yet.The downloaded computer program which comes with the camcorder took me a few minutes to understand - at first the playback of my video was in a tiny square, but I kept clicking until I figured out how to get it full screen. And full screen was grainy - especially on the zoomed parts. The "zoom" function is not what I hoped for. All of my zoomed video was blurry so I will probably not use that function much at all. The camcorder seems to adjust quickly and accurately to changes in lighting. I went from a rather dark area in my house to full blazing sunlight coming in through the windows then back to dark and it handled the change nicely. Also, I video taped some outside and yesterday was a very windy day. I heard a lot of wind rush in the playback but, it was windier than usual so hopefully the wind rush sound is not typical.Overall, it's a nice little gadget. A heck of a lot easier to use than my other camcorder (tape) but I still have more testing to do on it. I like the simple buttons on the back, the screen has great color, and it's pretty much dummy-proof. Lightweight and very easy to take. I have to balance the camcorder on a book when I have it attached via USB port to my desktop PC. As many others have stated, the flip out USB connector seems delicate and I don't dare let it hold itself without some support. My old high-school Spanish dictionary has finally come in handy!UPDATE: 2.22.12I'm still using the Flip video camera and it still works just fine. It's not HD or anything fancy, but it has proven to be extremely reliable and easy to use. It does go through batteries kind of fast though.
The power works, the usb hub does not. That's all there is to it. If you intend on buying this for a power extension in a good form factor, buy the two-socket version, forget the usb hub. Also buy a set of 3m sticky feet. If that's what you're after, you'll be happy with this product.
This product has been around for years for a good reason. It's helping run items on my arcade machine and has been running strong for more than 3 years
Sound is excellent and controlls on the earpiece are responsive and easily discernable. Range was somewhat limited but within it, the headphones work great!
The A520 is a nice reliable digital camera. I bought it to replace one that was lost when my underwater housing flooded. I had an A510, but the A520 is a slight upgrade/update that works in the same housing.
I still do not understand why some of the cables are 20 times costly. It should be as cheap as any other cable.
havent had time or mind to find out, its for a camera that I have not had the time to figure out.
I'm not too prone to submitting reviews, but I'm so thrilled with this product that I had to share. My problem stemmed from the fact that my A/V receiver was behind closed cabinet doors, and my new wall-mounted flat screen HDTV was connected to my receiver, which means the receiver controls my TV volume. I tried a "IR Booster" product that didn't work, and was staring down the barrel of spending close to $400 for a Logitech Harmony RF Remote Control. The Missus wasn't going to be amenable to that idea one bit. After seeing this product and reading the description and some customer reviews, I decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. I had the remote and the PowerBlaster working and programmed in less than 30 minutes. And it's working exactly as I had hoped.I found the product description a little confusing, so here's the basic gist of how this product works: the remote sends a RF signal to the PowerBlaster, which then converts the remote's RF signal into a IR signal that all my components use. In my case, I put the PowerBlaster behind my cabinet doors where it is well within IR range of all my components. The remote's RF signal travels through my cabinets to the PowerBlaster, which converts it to an IR signal, and therefore controls my components behind closed doors. Pretty slick. (My PowerBlaster is located so close to my components that I didn't even need to use the RF "eye" extensions, which extends the range of the PowerBlaster by attaching the eyes directly to the components themselves).The remote itself was very easy to program and seems to have a lot more functionality than I need or plan on using. The instructions were clear and well-written. The package included a DVD that probably had some sort of demonstration or programming tool, but I never even used it.All in all, I'm extremely glad to have found this product. I recommend it highly (and will be happy to answer any questions about the product that I may not have addressed).
The Nikon 7216 Action binoculars proved to be everything positive that other reviewers stated and more! I am thankful that I was guided by those reviews to purchase not one, but two pairs of these Nikon binoculars.Easy to use,easy to attach the strap, easy to adjust, comfortable to carry. Perfect for a semi-beginning birder (myself) and for general nature/ hiking/ birding use (my fourteen year old son). I am an excellent comparison shopper and I researched the NYC metro area and online thoroughly for price and quality comparisons, listened to experts from the local Audubon society chapter, visited camping and outdoor stores prior to making this purchase. On my first birding walk afterwards, a fellow birder asked to use the binos briefly and, handing them back, remarked to a friend " These are wonderful!-they must have been VERY expensive." Another birder tried them and concurred enthusiastically as well! Thank you, Amazon! When we are ready to "move up", we'll consult this site first. To other prospective customers,truly,do not hesitate-You will be delighted and know that this is a true bargain- price, quality, ease of purchase and prompt shipping.
I Love this thing! Had it for over a year now. It pretty much did what I needed it for. Totally portable fits in my hand. Shaped as a cute bean. The size of the mp3 player was rather convenient for me. I just stuff it in my pocket and there it stays. I also like the built in USB. College student, so whenever I am running low on batteries I could always recharge it at a computer. Super fast charge as well, 3 minute charge gave me about 3 hours of music play. Fully charged it lasted for days. I listen to this thing everyday usually in 2 weeks I need to recharge it again. I also like the ear buds that came with it. Asymmetrical cord allowed me to have the ear buds around my neck instead of putting them away all the time. Pretty nice I recommend this to people that are on the go and want something super light. Holds a nice amount of music.Downside is the program that comes with it. Converts all the mp3s to an Ogg file. Its a bit annoying. I use this program only to transfer songs onto the mp3 player other then that I don't use it.
HDMI cables seem fine, ordered two,one to connect my apple tv and a extra one to have on hand, cables are fine and price is good, compared to buying one at a local store, but don't be in a hurry to get anything ordered from this company, it takes forever.probably will not buy from this company again.
This product came with a package of other cables that I bought. The price was cheaper together than seperate.I haven't used this cable and don't need it.I may use it one day, so I will hang on to it for a while.
Will not work on my Windows 7 64-bit machine and unfortunately the Sabrent site doesn't offer any help in regard to this either. This product may have been great a few years ago, and perhaps those for whom it works are simply using older technologies, but in my opinion if it doesn't work with today's technologies it needs to either be updated or discontinued.
I first came across this mouse while staying with my cousin, he had only owned his for a week, it was already in bad shape, the mouse wheel wouldn't press in or move. I thought that it might not actually be an inferior product, after watching my cousin act like an angry monkey and beat the brand new wireless mouse he had bought to replace this one.So when it came time for me to buy a new mouse I remembered this one and decided to give it a shot. First problem I noticed was that the batteries wouldn't last more then 24 hours of use. Second problem was that after a week I couldn't left click on anything.I do not abuse my computer equipment, nor accesories, atleast not physically, verbal abuse is another matter altogether however. Heh, so I expect them to function properly for longer then a week after I buy them, and returning products is kind of a hassle.Unless your not intending to use this mouse more then, ten minutes a day, I would suggest you pass it over and buy something more reliable.
Use one of these, and all other displays are revealed to be a cruel joke. I have had a for 9 months, and I am never going back. The single ADC cable and connector provides data, power, and USB ports to the display. The enormous display supports multi-page photo and layout editing, and the video output from a DVD in letterbox format will take your breath away. This is a video display that can change your life, it has changed mine.
To buy an antenna and power cable separately would cost far more than the cost of this Altec. We use it on our sailboat with the XM Radio and have music for whatever occasion we wish. Excellent tone for the size of the unit. It is truly a great value.
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 is the second Monster RadioPlay 300 I've purchased. The first one worked wonderfully for years and I never had a problem with it until I left it in my car on a very hot August day - something melted and the connection was bad after that. I would blame myself rather than the device for that mishap, I should have known better! After that I bought a more expensive device by a different brand name and hated it (horrible reception!). I've now purchased another Monster (exact same model I had before), used it for the first time this morning and love it! I have never had any reception problems with either Monster device, and I travel long distances by car frequently. it is very user friendly and easy to operate, and by far the best product for Ipod carplay that I have used. I would recommend this to anyone who was in the market for one!
This lens was suppose to fit a Canon Rebel. It does not! When I took it to a camera store they said there aren't any adapters even made for it to fit a Rebel. This was to be my 16 year old daughter's big Christmas present. I am so disappointed in Amazon. This is the second time Amazon has let me down.
Sadly, my router doesn't work all the time. When it's running correctly and I get a wireless-N connection from my laptop to it, speeds can be in 70-100 Mbps range, I'm very pleased. Unfortunately, it often loses it's IP address. It's relatively easy for me to correct if I'm wired to it, but it's annoying to have to use a wireless router mostly in wired mode. I may replace it if I there isn't a firmware solution soon.
There screws, not much to say. They are the correct screws for mounting computer fans. Great deal for the amount of screws you get, they retail at $1.00 for 4 screws. Nice to have plenty of screws on hand.
I purchased these points for my son, who wanted to purchase a game from XBLA. Entered the code, made the purchase on XBLA and that was it. Nice and easy.
I purchased this camera for my grandson for a Christmas gift. After asking him how he liked it, he stated that the image on the camera is very dark and difficult to see. I am going to send it back and try to get him another camera of better quality
I have had this printer for a little less than a year and have been very disappointed in the performance. After printing a batch of 4x6 prints it quickly ran out of ink. Every time I go to print it feels like I have to replace a cartridge. I find it ends up being much cheaper to go to the local store and process my photos there. Unfortunately I did not use the printer for several months and when I did go to use it the ink jets were totally clogged, even after running the cleaning program several times. The manual did state to make certain to use the printer monthly to prevent such a problem. They should place a warning sticker on the printer itself. Now I am stuck with a non working printer. I am not sure why there have been so many favorable reviews for this printer. That is why I selected it in the first place. I have felt the few times I did use it the printer was slow, it used up quite a bit of ink and several times I had to reprint pictures as it ran out of ink during the printing process.
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.
Use this GPS unit on my boat when we're deep sea fishing. Works great for pin pointing spots and navigating back to trap location. Love the fact that it has the radio built in if we needed it. Overall great product, just wish the software was easier to navigate through.
I picked up a pair of these three or four years ago from Wal-Mart for around $8.00 and I've never worn a pair that was any more comfortable. The sound quality of the HS43 is excellent for their size and they are light as a feather. They're a little more cumbersome to put on than regular over-the-head type headphones but they stay in place well. I can easily wear them for extended periods, unlike ear buds, which I detest wearing because I find them uncomfortable and they don't stay in my ear canal. For comfort, value and performance, these headphones are pretty much unbeatable.
I couldn't be happier about the purchase of this camera. It takes great pictures and pretty good video. It has great zoom capabilities, image stabilization as well as features I haven't even used yet, but I haven't had to. My son is 4 months old so I haven't had to take any "action" shots as of yet. For a novice "photographer", I will highly recommend this camera, or one in the same family of camera's.
Lame Lame Lame.After I read about this in the NYTimes I thought I HAD to have one.Got one, went out and shot some classic footage. The recording is super easy, and the quality looks fine on the devise. However... I can't get it to work on my mini-mac, so tried on my PC. Again, no go. Tried the update and the update just failed, quit with no error msgs. Now my computer doesn't even recognise the device.I read the fabulous reviews on this thing, and I'm totally jealous. I want it to work. ButI read on other message boards that problems are more common than not, so I'm tossing in the towl.It's going back, and my videos are gone. Ugh...crappiest product I've ever bought...even worse than that Ford Cavalier I got when I was a teenager. Trust me, that's really really bad.
It is probably on of the neatest tools (toys) I have ever gotten. Really saves on travel time.
This cable was cheap, and works perfectly. I would suggest buying this for anyone who wants to save money on an HDMI cable. good price and works perfect.
I was using an s-cable/RCA convertor to hook my computer to the TV and the quality of the image was very bad. My kids and I watch some Japanese anime and the subtitles were too pixilated and blury to read.After receiving this s-cable in the mail my expectations were low, but thankfully after hooking it up the image on the TV came in much clearer than I had dared hope for. And you can't beat $0.01 no matter where you get an item from, even if the shipping IS about 300X the cost of the product itself :)
This lens is amazing for the price...super sharp, and of course is very fast...it gives amazing bokeh...just wish it was like 24 or 35mm instead of 50mm. For those with D40s, please note that it won't autofocus on your camera. It works great with my D90.
Some may complain that it's too difficult to type with this keyboard, but it really just takes some getting used to. This isn't just some keyboard one gets to learn to type on-- this is a keyboard for someone who knows how to type and can deal with learning something a little different. I am typing on this keyboard right now and I am having no trouble typing what I want to.This keyboard is flexible, durable, and in my opinion kind of fun to type on.
The best & the smallest budget camera for point & shoot today. bought it in nov '04 from amazon, loved it since then. 2x zoom may seem less, but i think its fine for everyday use. The pictures always come out sharp & crisp, even under low lighting. Infact i've dropped it twice & nothing happened !! except for a few scratches on its case. Had it been made of plastic, it surely would not have survived. the aluminium casing is a big plus. people go GAGA over it whenever someone sees it for the first time. Its samller than a pack of cigarettes. At the price which its selling right now... don't think anyother camera can beat it in convineance & style.
Great quality for the price. We have used this everyday and have never had a problem with these. We have purchased over 5
This is my first PDA. I'm not someone who is using it all day to read email, play games, or browse the web. I need something I can keep comfortably in my fanny pack, that lets me organize my appointments (very few) and address book (not that many). I also need to keep multiple to do lists and write the occasional note. That's pretty much it. Oh, backlighting and something to protect the buttons from being pushed in my fanny pack. Pretty basic stuff.I bought the m125 over the m100 or m105 because of the ability to use the expansion card (I'm not using it now but it's nice to know it's an option) and so I can use the USB cradle with my Mac (the OS X beta of the Palm desktop is working just fine, BTW). I am VERY happy with my purchase. The batteries are holding out well, too (I've only used the backlight a couple of times and I'm good about shutting it off--even though the power saver works great, too).If you need something basic, the m125 will suit you just fine. If you need to go beyond basic, you shouldn't be looking at the m-series to begin with, right?
This laptop case was sold as 'new' but is obviously used. It is scuffed and dirty both inside and out and has very obvious multiple indentations on the inside surfaces where a previous laptop and cords sat over a long period of time. Perhaps it was a floor model but it was most definitely sold as new. The seller is remiss in failing to note the true condition of the case, and the only reason I didn't return it was because it was so cheap. Unfortunately I got exactly what I paid for. Beware.
This camera was an excellent upgrade from my 3 year old Kodak Z700. The 12 power optical zoom is awesome as is the image stabilization. Another great product from Kodak.
great product works well. it does the job as describe. i didn't move the base much so i had no real problem. looks a little cheap.
I bought this vga box because I own a front CRT projector (sony 1270) with RGB input. The projector does not have a line doubler built in so when watching tv, even the slightest motion shows the scan lines (you thought the scan lines were bad on a 50" bigscreen. try looking at them on a 120" screen!) ...it's a huge improvement for the price. I plan on ordering a second one for my 21" computer monitor.
The cable is able to transfer both audio and image from my laptop to my TV. The images on TV have better quality than that on my laptop, so I'm really satisfied with the product considering that it's less than 3 dollars.
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".
it's a cable and i Plugged and played my surround system. It should work forever unless a volcano wipes out
Easy to install, works great. This is a commodity product, not much to say about it, does exactly what I expect from a USB hub.
This worked okay for a while and then would turn on but no longer worked as a "speaker". It would also get a lot of interference when there was anything else electronic around it.
Works as advertised. Connected ipod to 61" HDTV. I can't believe how clear photos and movies look. I thought for sure with the movie's ipod format the movies and photos would be blurry on such a large screen, but they look great. Cable length is good enough to control ipod and still be far enough from the TV, even a large screen. Would recommend to others.
This is an $8 cord that performs just as well as an $80 cord. On another review, someone complained about it being too big, but it is no bigger than a similair more expensive cord.
The new cartridge promises 3000 sheets. I've so far printed about 25 sheets, and I'm pleased with the results. Time will tell whether or not the thing can produce 300 sheets as good as the first 25, let along all 3000. Installation was easy for my Samsung ML-2010.I'm happy with what I received.
Tiltle of this review tells the whole story. Although the unit is very low priced, it still is not worth the $$$. Unit remote does not function from more than 8 feet from the player. If you have to set this unit up thru your home theater system, good luck (have your receiver manual handy) since the user manual was created it seems like in 20 minutes. On a positive note, I purchased the Norcent DP300 and the unit is awesome. Check it out and read the reviews.
I expected these speakers to be decent sounding for the price. When I hooked them up and took a listen, I was pleasantly surprised. The two small speakers sounded fine, they weren't what I would call spectacular but my music was crisp and clear so I can't complain. The subwoofer was what really blew me away. I actually had to turn it down because I was worried my neighbors in the apartment above me would complain. The bass is tight and powerful. These speakers also sound great when playing PC games. The only thing I would change is the volume control knob on the sub. It's on the back and it would be more convenient if it were on the front. All in all though you will definitely get your money's worth if you purchase these speakers.
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The product was great, but customer service even better. Just when I thought nobody cared about the customer any more, along come these folks who took the time to help me with questions that I thought had no answer. They answered questions, made suggestions & even explained the reasoning. Why can't everything you buy on line be so easy? Great product & great customer service = happy customer (me)
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a long HDMI cable. I needed a 25 foot HDMI cable and went to Best Buy. They didn't have any, so I went to Radio Shack. They didn't have any either, But they suggested buying 2 - 12 foot cables (at 84.99 each) and adding a connector adapter (12.99) to connect the two and make a 24 foot cable. That was way too much money for me, so on a whim I checked out prices on Amazon and couldn't believe what I found. This cable was under $10, but it is the same quality of the cables I saw in Best Buy and Radio Shack. There is absolutely no loss of signal due to the long length of the cable. Thanks Amazon!
I love this computer! It has a huge screen for a laptop, looks great & is super fast. I've never used a Mac before but I had it up & running in less than an hour! So much easier to use than a PC. Anyone who is afraid to try a Mac--don't worry. The transition is seamless.Highly recommend!
I woke up New Year's morning and turned on the TV: it clicked and turned high intensity green, rendering the TV useless. I brought it to a Samsung recommended service center, and the quote for repair is $483. I was extremely satisfied with the TV while it worked, however I'm going to save the repair money and buy from a more reliable manufacturer.
Product is junk. Only 1 of the 3 I purchased is still working. None were dropped. They just froze up.
TDK blank DVD's are the best I have ever used. I have used many other products, verbatim, imation, memorex, etc, but none of these work as well as the TDK brand. After burning with other brands it takes a while for them to load in the players, but with TDK they start right up. I have never had a "coaster" with TDk and cannot say that with other brands. You will be happy if you purchase these
I plug the power adapter in the tv and it worked like it should. Thanks for everything. Robin
This remote is infinitely customizable as long as you're willing to put in the time and effort to do so. The software has some sharp limitations -- copying the content of one device profile entirely to another device is not possible, for example -- but the remote itself has none.For US$[...] (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.
What's the difference between this and the $60 version at Best buy?Um, the price tag - and the wait time for the product to be mailed vs having it in hand at the store.I'm glad I waited. I'm glad I ordered a few more than I anticipated I needed.This is a great price for the same product. I have not noticed any other quality difference on my TV, receiver, gaming systems using this cable. Fo the price, it's nice to have a few lying around the house just in case.I'm not super savvy when it comes to A/V stuff but was determined to get rid of ALL the component cables and eliminate the mess of wires behind my media stand. This did it. Simple easy useful product.
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.
Ok, so ask the salesman about your warranty on this tv set. I bought mine in September 2008 for $1199 plus $375 for the 5 year warranty (which I found out the hard way does NOT cover bulb replacement). The blew out in 15 months, which I guess is common within 1.5 to 2 years. However, the replacement bulbs for this set are $249. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND SPEND A FEW EXTRA BUCKS ON A PLASMA OR LCD, you will thank me later.
Super fast and smooth- almost moves itself on my CybaSnipa Tracer pad. I had to turn the settings way low to make it controllable- but the software from Razer was easy to use so no problem! (even for someone relatively PC challenged....but that's not any of US, Right??) Looks cool with the blue light in the see through case, too.
Not really very useful---A bit of overkill. While this case adequately protects the mem chips, it occupies considerable room with all the padding, etc. The individual plastic cases usually furnished with the chips are entirely satisfactory.
This laptop has made me way more effective!If you're the busy Silicon Valley type needing to VPN into work to check email, etc. this is the laptop for you.The WiFi works great and the sexy small size makes it really easy to log into work from almost anywhere. The screen is the best on the market - super bright and high res. The battery life is so long I don't mind cranking up the screen brightness to match the level its normally at when plugged in.If you need to log into corporate domains or use Cisco as your VPN be sure to get the Sony TR1AP (XP Pro) model instead of the TR1A (XP Home). I bought the TR1A and trying running the Win XP Pro upgrade option to no avail (kept crashing at 34%). I ended up having to trade it back in and ordering the TR1AP to get Win XP Pro on it.The 30 GB hard drive is partitioned into 2 15GB drives. I'm guessing they did this for the video capture option so you wouldn't accidently fill up your boot drive.The Pentium M 900mhz CPU seems pretty speedy. I'm thinking about getting the memory upgrade to 1 gb since that'll probally make a bigger impact than anything else.
After I took delivery of my 2 meter HQ 1080P 1.3b HDMI uber-cable, Al Gore was mysteriously drawn to my home, where he pronounced that Global Warming had been suspended in my vicinity.Yes, I had perfect weather: no flooding, no tornadoes, the exact amount of rain necessary, and he pronounced sea levels exactly right and that they were not going to rise within five miles of my house.Additionally, my cars began achieving 200 mpg and I didn't even need gasoline. I was able to put three grams of cat litter into the tank and drive forever.What's more, the atmosphere inside my home became 93% oxygen and virtually no carbon dioxide. In fact, I now exhale oxygen.One heck of a cable.Didn't notice any improvement in audio quality though.
If you are looking for a cable that can transmit 720p and 1080i signal this is perfect for you. It would work on all my TV sets (Olevia, Toshiba, and Vizio)in 720p. All the TV's would not get a signal at 1080p. If your looking to get 1080p spend a little bit more on a thicker cable.
Pros: Reliable, fast cycle time, it just works!Cons: Pricey, camera top mount is cumbersome to carry around (handle mount type is more balance)I owned D70, D50 and recently bought D90. I need a good flash for indoor portrait pictures. I owned a couple of old style (auto) flashes including a handle mount one. I'd like to get a TTL version. I bought a cheap CULLMANN TTL flash (D4500N) since it has all the features that SB800 has. However, it didn't work when I use it for bounce flash (i.e. turn the head upward) which is very important for indoor portrait photo (e.g. family/group pictures, wedding). I may try other cheaper replacement (like vivitar, sunpak) if I didn't get burnt by that experience. I decided to get a real NIKON flash which I used before without any problem. Got the flash and shoot about a hundred plus pictures so far. Never disappointed on the result. Here is some tips to make the best out of that flash for portrait/group pictures:. Always use bounce flash if possible. Use ISO400 for bounced flash otherwise it may not be powerful enough for a large room. Get a flash diffuser as well (I got a really cheap one from ebay) otherwise you may see uneven lighting for bounce flash when the subject is too close (e.g. less than 5 ft).Functionally, it's a 5 stars product. I took out one star because of the price.The bottom line is, SB600 is a great deal when compared to SB800/900 which are too much to pay and too little to gain compare with SB600.
I love shredded carrots but hate shredding them by hand. This makes it really easy. The only problem is sometimes its hard to snap it back into place after I clean it. I was able to find a handy way, so still love the product!
perfect little gizmo, not too big, easy to plug and unplug,about the size of a cigarette pack
I bought this because I wanted cool a sounding plot point for a story that I was writing. Maybe the CIA has something that works but this product's only use would be as the hi-jinx in a situation comedy. It didn't work at all and I returned it. I wrote the story anyway, remembering that, after all: it's fiction!
I like this product a lot but at times it seems to not work and is very hard use the functions
This is the second saladshooter that I've owned. The first one I received used from my mom and that one lasted me over 15 years. When the motor finally burned out, I bought the new one and I expect this one to last another 20 years. They work great for a quick little shred of this or that. It's easy to put together, use, clean and take apart. Because there is virtually no assembly time, it's convenient to use, even if just for one ounce of cheese for an omlete.
This is actually my first MP3 player. I wasn't going with the crowd on the ipod, but I knida wish I had. At first the thing seemed great. Not too big with a lot of space. I liked how you can organize things, but don't know how this compares to other players. However, after a while the button sensitivity seemed to freak out a bit. Too light and it doesn't pick it up, to hard and you've just pushed it twice. Sometimes hard of soft touch doesn't work I just have to keep pushing it repeatedly to get it too work, only to have pushed the button twice again according to the micro. This is the main problem though, the music cuts out. After having it for a while I would start to lose part of the sound if the headphone jack was moved slightly. Over time it got worse and now I have to twist the jack until I find just the right position or I loose all sound. So pretty much I can't walk or even shift my weight too much while listening to this thing. Which is really bad for me because I go running a lot. My brother and sister don't have as much trouble with theirs, but they do loose half the sound if the jack is in the wrong position. I've had it about 6 months now, but only had a 3 month warranty. So, I'm looking into an ipod with some Christmas money. And a very very good warranty.
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 love, love, love these headphones. I've worn them for 3-hours runs in the rain without having to readjust-- They stay in place practically forever and do not make your ears sore at all. The larger rings that go around the speaker portion act as great shock absorbers (as they all do), and also keep rain/sweat from getting into the ear and speaker itself.The only reason I gave them 4 stars rather than 5 is because I've lost a few of the smaller rubber pads that rest in the upper part of your ear. Probably my fault for throwing them into my bottomless pit of a purse without a case or anything-- Luckily they come with 3 different sized sets, and they all work great for me!
I've had a Compaq MP3 player for over a year, and needed more memory, as my wife and I use it at the gym, and get tired of the same songs, and having to constantly re-download new ones. But when pricing more memory, I found this one. Can't beat this...the Sony can hold 4 times as much music than my 64mb player, and the best part is I can easily change mindiscs for even more variety. Each one holds about 80 songs in lp4, with the quality just as good as my mp3 player. I've had for 3 weeks, and everything is great--downloading, play, and sound--and I still haven't changed the one AA battery!
THis is so much better than the itrip. I have had for a couple of months no and have had no problems with it i love it
I ordered these headphones after searching many different styles. I needed some to stay in my ears for running. These work great! Neon green, who cares as long as they stay in. The thing I like most about them is you don't have to jam them into your ear canal to get them to stay. The twist to fit locks them in without the discomfort and I like the clip for the cord. The sound quality is much better than headphones that come with the ipod and more than good enough to listen to my favorite tracks while working out. Why they decided to make one side of the cord longer than the other, I cannot tell you but if you hang it behind your neck it works just fine.If you want headphones to stay in your (ears without the jam) with good sound quality, get these...unless you really, really, hate green.
I decided to pay a little more for one of these since the last one I bought (different cable altogether) lost the right channel capability. This item arrived very quick. I have it hooked up to a 15+ year old home theater receiver and it works very well. I am extremely satisfied. The cable is very thick which means it shouldn't lose too much of a signal, which is an awesome thing. This cable even looks nice!If you are unsure of what it does, it takes any device (iPod, PSP, MP3 Player, and laptop are a very few of the plethora that this can connect) that has headphone capability and can push the signal to your home theater (using the Red and White connectors). It is very useful in my opinion.Other than that, there isn't too much to say about it, except that the price was awesome too.It works, it's well constructed, it's cheap, it looks great. What more can you possibly ask for in a simple cable? Not too much.
Our review title just about says it all -- for very little money, and merely opening up the PC tower and popping this in, we were connected to the network in no time with no trouble. The manual was clear and correct (amazing!). We can see why Linksys has a good reputation -- we are completely satisfied !
Excellent Value. Recieved this product last week, and have used it daily since then. This will copy any form of CD, except Karaoke CD's, and any speed / size of CD-R/W (including those cool business card cd's - great for advertising). Copy time averages about 4 minutes if you use 40x cd-r dics. If not, the machine will automatically speed down to match the speed of your disc. I have burned copies onto 4x cd-rw's with no problem. Machine is fairly silent, other than the noice of the cd-rom drives themself. Connection to a Windows 98, 2000, ME, or XP computer by USB 2 is a breeze.Operation: The operation is simple. You must wait 20 seconds for the machine to beep before you copy a disc. There are three buttons: Mode, Speed, and Run. Mode is used in the combinations listed below. Speed is the setting that they call "secure mode". From the literature I determined this to mean auto-sensing mode. Run starts a copy at full speed. Holding Run for 5 seconds enables "External Mode" in which you can connect to a computer by USB 2 and burn or read CD's.Mode Combinations:Mode + Speed: Erase CD-RWMode + Run: Flash FirmwareThe only reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars is the button configuration, and the fact that you can't use both cd-rom drives via the USB connection. The buttons are labled strangly. Why not just call them Auto or Full Speed, instead of Speed and Run. Pressing combinations of Mode + Speed can be a little tricky if you have large hands like I do. I have a hard time using 2 fingers on the same hand to press the buttons. Other than that this machine is a great value for the price.Note*** It is reconditioned, so condition may vary. Mine had a small chunk out of the front faceplate, but nothing major. Its not a piece of art, its a cd copier.
I've had this touchpad for almost 5 years now and it still works great. I use it just like the touchpad on a laptop; never needed to program/use the side buttons. I have it sitting in front of my keyboard and it doesn't get in the way of typing nor does it move around unless I deliberately move it. I would definitely buy another one again.
this is a great flash that you can use wirelessly if your camera supports it (most nikons now a days can do it). I only have one complaint, and that is that the flash head can only be moved up and down, and not left and right. this is only a problem when i want to bounce the flash off of the ceiling and shoot in landscape. when i do this i have to take the flash off and either use a cord or go wireless and hold it in my hand or set it up with the included stand on the ground.Other than that, the flash is really great. i would buy it again if i needed to.
Just as title, [...] is a very good price. the mouse is light and easy to use. and the sensitivity of the mouse is very nice. And the color is cute. Just what I needed.
Exactly what I expedted. I have used Tiffen filters on various lenses in the past always with good results. I would definetly buy more as needed. Good Price.
This stand works exactly as described. I have a slip case on my iPad 2 as well as the Leather Apple screen cover. This item holds the iPad securely in any orientation. Also the bottom legs hold the iPad high enough that you can charge it while it is sitting on the stand.
Incredible. If you have an over the air HDTV antenna, this device will blow you away. The EyeTV software is as good or better than anything else you will find. Recording quality is fantastic. It even will automatically export to iTunes so you can get TV episodes on your iPod automatically. As long as you have a fast enough Mac (dual G5 or Core Duo), you will love it.
HORRIVEL O AMAZON ME MANDOU TUDO ERRADO. PEDI MEMORIA DE NOOTEBBOK E MANDARAM DE DESKTOP.TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
For anyone who is using this (or some other type, for that matter) owning your own, rather then paying rent on one,is definitly worth it.
Well thought out unit. Looked at many fans, chose this one because of the tilt it places your notebook at. It maintains the computer at a slight angle, good for ergonomics. Nice appearance, brushed aluminum. Two fans in upper third of unit provide cooling, plugs into a empty USB port. Fans are very quiet.The fans are small--all cooler units are, so don't expect your computer to be *completely* cooled off. These are an assist, well worth it for an expensive notebook. I convert a lot of audio files to different formats which heavily taxes the CPU. I also run a desktop fan when doing this (Lakewood 12" fan). Before using the Cooler Master, I could only process files for about a half hour, with the notebook fan going in high gear. Using the Cooler Master AND the aux fan, I can process files for about two hours, without the notebook fan going into high gear. Worth the purchase, probably the best of the lot.
This was a piece of s***. In the Philippines the piece they said would work would not even fit. Greedy is as greedy does.
I received my MX-500 a few days ago, and I was blown away at the difference between this and my previous mouse (a MS Intellimouse Optical). First, I appreciate the ergonomic feel - not being a lefty, I have no sympathy and relish the curves that fit my hand perfectly now. The rubberized feel of the sides allows for a good comfortable grip and tends to minimize slipping. The wheel accelerates well, and has enough resistance that you aren't going to scroll all over the page with the flick of a finger. The app switching button is only marginally useful, as are the buttons for "super-fast" scrolling above and below the wheel. The back and forward buttons are perfectly placed, however, and I have gotten back into the habit of using them for browsing. The tracking is the key feature of the mouse, however. Not a blip. Ever. I TRIED to make it skip by moving as fast as I could over my pad. Couldn't do it. Absolutely accurate. Also, the mouse is very stylish, and the matte black and silver go together well. The drivers are fine; I haven't had any problems, though they are a little un-configurable (I would have liked to make my app switching button Hide instead). Overall, I think this mouse is well worth the price, and I would certainly have paid more; a HUGE improvement over my old mouse, which had difficulty scrolling and couldn't browse files well.
It makes the camera a bit bulky, but I bought a coach case before this, and this is much better. It's soft so it doesn't scratch the camera, and easy to use with the velcro closure.
I love this shower radio. I bought one 6 months ago and decided to buy a second one. The first is located in our shower area and the second one is in the bathroom dressing area. This is a nice radio with good reception. You have many presets for AM/FM. I get the radio a little wet but I keep away from any direct water flow.
Using for door prizes for a company picnic. Very excited about offering good quality binoculars. Quick delivery. Good packaging. Very pleased with product.
After much searching the reviews on different sites I finally settled on the Canon SD 550 as my pocket size camera. I ordered the camera from Amazon.com on a Thursday morning and was very surprised when it was delivered on Friday afternoon. I had seen the comments on the Champagne color and was not sure of what color to expect but when I opened the camera and found out it was Champagne , I was very surprised as I like the color better than the silver one. As far as the camera goes , It's a sweet , easy to hold and very simple to operate even without using the manual as of yet and I believe I have used most of the features so far.I saw in one review that a person was looking for a LCD protector and having gone to Best Buy, I purchased the protectors for a Palm Pilot and it works just fine.The only problem I have seen so far is that when I go into digital zoom , the pictures get a little grainy and you can see this clearly when taking movies, but when using just the regular zoom, this camera takes better movies than my older digital movie camera.As said before , This is a sweet little camera and I am very pleased that Canon did such a fine job on this camera.
Item took a long time to be delivered and when it did arrive it did not charge my iphone 5 or allow me to connect my phone to itunes.
Very disappointed. Glass slides around within enclosure and appears to have defects on edges of glass. Will try to return, but it was so cheap, I expect I will eat the loss if they give me much hassle trying to retun.
I bought this printer to replace my 1 year old HP 3820 inkjet. I had many problems with the 3820, and although I had much luck with HP before that printer, I decided to switch to Canon.Compared to my HP, this printer is VERY quiet. The HP would make all sorts of whirring and rolling noises at times when you weren't asking it to print, and I had just accepted that as normal. This Canon does the same thing, but you can barely hear it. I never have to worry about waking my roommate up by using this printer even though she sleeps in the same room.Print quality was as good as I could expect. It was noticeably clearer than my HP, particularly with text. The other reviews cover print quality in more detail, but that's not what I bought it for.Envelope printing was something I did a lot of with my old HP. This printer isn't quite as user friendly with envelopes. HP had a specific slot for them, but Canon, it appears, you just load it in with the regular paper as straight as you can (and don't use the attachment, which is what I assumed you'd use at first, for #10 envelopes). As far as I have seen, it works more reliably than HP in terms of envelopes, although it feels a bit less secure, if that makes any sense.All in all, I have no regrets on switching from HP to Canon. I thought with ink cartridges that cheap, Canon was too good to be true. I am happily mistaken.
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.
My husband bought me an Ipod touch for Christmas last year. I have Pandora on it and really wanted to be able to listen to it while I work. I have been so pleased with this little set that I bought my daughter one for home. Two people that I work with have also bought this product because they liked mine so much!! My husband has a Bose system and even he was impressed with how good this system sounds for the price!
I just ordered this Olympus VN-8100PC digital voice recorder a few days ago and so far it has worked pretty good. I had an older digital voice recorder, but it didn't have a USB port, so I couldn't transfer files to my PC which is what I wanted, so I bought this. I've made several recordings and transferred them to my PC and they sound good, all you do is plug it into a USB port on your computer and then you can access this device just like a USB thumb drive.I decided to go with this one because the olderOlympus model VN-6200PCon Amazon has over a hundred reviews that are mostly all positive, and this one is simply an updated more advanced model with 2GB of memory instead. I checked the Olympus website and this one is very close to the 6200PC model that everybody loves, but with more features and an easier looking layout. The most important difference is the ability to record in MP3 format, the 6200PC can only record in WMA format. Also this one has 2GB of memory, so you can record for a long time, and if the memory fills up you can just transfer the files off the device to your computer.As far as the layout of the on screen menu settings and buttons on the device, it is super easy. I didn't even read the instruction manual to figure everything out, I just played around with it for a few minutes and everything was pretty much self explanatory, it's designed so anybody can use it without having to click through a bunch of settings and crap just to get it to work.If you buy this device, one very handy accessory to get is theOlympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device. It sells here on Amazon for $[...] or so and has a ton of reviews all rating it very positive. I bought it with mine and it works perfectly, I recorded a phone conversation earlier today to test it out and it worked great. The main purpose of buying this digital voice recorder was really to record phone conversations using the TP7. All you do is plug the TP7 into the mic input on your digital voice recorder, and then put the ear piece into your ear and when you are on the phone talking to someone hit "record" then when you are done hit "stop" and that is it. The Olympus digital recorders only record in mono, so that means when you play back your phone conversation on your computer speakers/headphones you will only hear sound from one speaker/headphone, but that really isn't a problem or big deal since it's only a conversation you're listening too and not music.As a side note, hopefully more people realize the VN-6200PC is an old model and do not buy it instantly just because it has a ton of good reviews. I almost did that until I went to the Olympus website and realized this 8100PC model was newer and better then the 6200PC and cost pretty much the same.If this review helped you, leave a comment or something :)
The HDMI cable is the most common A/V cable out now and manufactures market them at outrages prices. This cable works just as good as any other major brand name but at a fraction of the cost. No need to spend top dollar on a cable that does the same thing. Unless you want the brand name then go right ahead. The quality in Audio & Video is not any different from my other Monster brand HDMI cables. Great Buy!
This is absolutely the WORST printer I have ever owned (about 7 in the last 18 years). While it OK as a scanner, it is HORRIBLE as a printer. It has an insatiable lust for ink. It is hell to print a simple letter. If one of the 4 ink cartridges is low printing is NOT possible, even if black is full and that is all you want. The qulaity is embarrassing if you are attempting to use it for simple home office professional things, such as client billing. Stay away from this one!!
As this camera has been replaced by the 3400, it has fallen in price, but not in performance. In fact, it performs as well as its replacement, and costs a good bit less. For a 2 meg camera, it offers a great deal. It is well built, has great optics, a 2X true zoom, decent battery use, USB support and enough user controls to make it an acceptable camera for a semi-serious photographer. The resolution is more than adequate for internet apps and good enough for printing clear 8 x 10s. It is also very sturdy. I think that while supplies last, it is the best 2 meg around and would be an awesome Christmas present for almost anyone.
I mistakenly bought this for my HP Laserjet 4M PLUS printer, then found out it required the "98a" cartridge. But, since I also had a Laserjet 4P packed away, I dug it out of storage and inserted this toner package, and it works fine!So good deal! Very fast shipping, and nice price...I will buy from Toner Planet again!
The sound in the high range was a little distorted. I miss the convenience of a remote to be able to go on to the next song but for the money it is a very nice little unit and it will be no problem in packing for travel.
When I saw pretty much the same cable at WalMart for [...] bucks a couple weeks ago, I just about s*** myself. Being an Amazon customer for a little while, I knew better than to buy them there. The local Dollar store wanted a dollar for a 6-foot HDMI cable, but it looked cheaper than its price. I knew Amazon was the place to go, but was curious what kind of prices and quality they had at other places. After ordering this, Amazon is STILL my go-to place for cables of most any sort (hdmi, dvi-hdmi, s-vid, component, composite, audio cables, etc).This cable, after hooking up my Philips up-converting standalone DivX DVD player to my Vizio M220VA LED LCD TV, performed as expected, and gave me the best picture I've ever had from that DVD player. I plan to get a Blu-Ray player soon, seeing some here on Amazon for about $100, to complete my HD setup.The verdict on this cable? I recommend it. Forget all those high-priced retail-store ones. Buy your cables here on Amazon and save. Only drawback is if you want cheap shipping, you have to wait a few days.
Noticed the difference from the first time I tried them. Bass and sound quality are just great! (I had to turn the bass boost off in my Zire 71). No complaints.
Bluetooth connection works great with good range. Battery has excellent endurance. Keys have perfect feel and layout. I love not having a keypad forcing me to reach way to the right to operate a mouse.The only problem is the bulky built in wrist pad and only marginally useful touch pad on the right making the overall keyboard larger than necessary and reducing the benefit of no keypad. If Logitech would fix those bits the keyboard would be perfect and I would gladly pay the same amount.I still give it 4 stars and hope Logitech removes the fluff and comes out with a more refined version with just the necessities.
Because Sony's SonicStage software is presumed to suck, nobody uses it unless they have to. Because I use iTunes, I am forced to burn a disc in iTunes of the music that I want to put on my mini-disc. Then I have to rip that disc into SonicStage which can take a long time. After that I can then select the music from SonicStage and burn a minidisc. This whole Process can take as long as 45 minutes. After that ordeal, the Walkman works great. I hate SonicStage so much because what I have just described is going on as I write this review.
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.
Very nice product. Works exceptionally well using a "RATPADZ". Extremely comfortable design.
I found the Onkyo DX7555 an excellent match to my Primaluna Dialogue Two tube integrated amplifier. Smooth presentation with good detail. Display is easy to read at a distance and display brightness can be adjusted if needed. Remote intuitve to operate. Onkyo did a very nice job on the design. And at the current price of $407 for the black model worth every penny.
Don't waste your money. This little &quot;jewel&quot; is sold by a Seattle startup called McGowan Tech, run by a youngster named Lon McGowan (any relation to the 5-star posters, I wonder, hmmm?). The installation program tried to install the EVision keystroke logger spyware, and then crashed because my spyware blocking software caught it in the act. I went to their website, only to find that this model has been discontinued, and that there are no drivers available that work with Windows 2K SP4. So into the trashcan it goes....
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.
I have had no trouble with this switch. Other reviews suggested some major issues, especially when using two together. I think that maybe there were runs of defective products, or people with miswired networks? Not sure. Have had no issues, does not run hot, even after transferring large (gigabytes) amounts of data, still fairly cool to the touch.
Great price and same function with canon .However about the shutter button is a little bit softer.
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.
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.
I have been a Navy photographer for over 18 years and have used the top of the line Nikon and Canon cameras. This is by far the simplest, user-friendly camera I have ever used. The image quality is outstanding, as is the construction. This is a great camera for beginners and those who are more advanced. Remember, in the "old days" of film, it was the lens and film that made the image quality, not the camera. Well, digital takes care of the film part of the equation. So do yourself a favor, get this camera and save your money for a good quality lens. The kit lens is a good start though. A good Canon or Sigma lens will give you better quality.All the shooting modes give you above average quality, but the Monochrome (black and white) setting is pretty darn close to black and white film. Add the fact that in the settings mode, you can digitally add red, yellow, orange or green filters for more effects and you have a pretty amazing camera. Learn to use the camera and you will not regret buying it. One item I can suggest getting is a add on battery grip. If you have large hands or shoot a lot, the extra grip space and battery power will keep you shooting more comfortably and for longer shoots. Amazon sells both the Optika and Canon grips.
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.
I got these nice, compact binoculars as a gift for my husband, and we both love them! They are surprisingly powerful for their size, very lightweight, and extremely comfortable. They adjust to your facial dimensions and to your vision with much more ease than other models we've used. We've been using them to look at everything from woodpeckers, to craters on the moon, and ships out on the horizon! Very cool. No doubt- this is a great product!
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.
I don't usually buy Microsoft products, (Gates already has enough money) but this is a very good laptop mouse. It's accurate, and smooth. I does everything a desktop mouse can do. It fits well in my hand, and is easy to control. What else can I say? Help out the economy, and buy a couple!
This device has at least prosumer level recording and playback capabilities. I hooked it up to my 3CCD camera and the results were extremely satisfying when using the Digital 8 mode. It hooks right up to the computer with the 1394 connect and I can extract capture points, fast forward, rewind etc. by clicking the mouse. It supports 625 Horizontal lines of resolution which exceeds my hi-end camera and I can not express enough the clarity of the image. No specks of colored snow or artifacts dancing in the dark areas of the image as I previously had with my pro level SVHS recorder, only crisp, smooth, detailed image rendering. The sound quality is also excellent. For what I wanted it for,, it is better than perfect and for what I will also use it for it is a blessed device.. I highly recommend this recorder/player to anyone needing portability, quality, and professional results for mastering to video tape and of coarse for playback.. The only thing that scares me about this device is how light and small it is,, but at the same time, it's exactly what I need. Hope this info helps someone out there in deciding. Peace..
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.
Confirming other customer reviews, finalized DVD-R discs recorded on this unit will not play on other DVD players. I recorded and finalized several DVD-R discs on this unit. Although I was successful in getting them to play on my PC, I has no success playing them on any other DVD player. Check the customer reviews on the Circuit City web site for this unit. Per one review dated 6/12/06, "Recordings will not play properly on other DVD players. Confirmed this is the case (and no fix) with Samsung tech support."I also experienced a problem with the timer recording feature. If you set up several programs to record, the unit will record the first one and then power off. Even though the manual states that "When the start time is reached while the unit is powered off, the unit will automatically power on and start recording" my unit never woke up again to record the other programs. So if you plan on scheduling multiple programs to record, either plan on sticking around to power up the unit after each recording, or avoid this unit!
I needed to fasten some coaxial cable that I ran in my basement. These clips worked great. I liked how tightly they held onto the cable--I would put my cable into the clip first, then stretch the cable tight before nailing it. I could also pull the cable out after nailing, but if I did that I would throw that clip away and start with a new one as the clip would stretch out of shape if I pulled on it. Very happy with the product.
The photo for this product is wrong, it shows the ball head version.I purchased this tripod back in April and I have used it several times before writing this review. I shot a bunch of table top macro shots with the camera suspended underneath as well as on top. I've also used it for macro shots of flowers outside my house with legs fully collapsed and extended one or two segments. This model is the three way pan head and you get two quick release heads. The legs are twist-lock just like my monopod/walking sticks. I no longer trust plastic flip locks. Those always break, it's just a matter of time. The independent movement of the legs is so much nicer than legs connected by a folding brace. It's nice for uneven terrain but it is also great for getting the camera really close to the subject on macro shots. The angle that the legs unfold can also be increased by turning a rotating piece on the top of one or more legs.I pulled it out again today to take table top macro shots of a new toy and decided I would share how pleased I am with the tripod and the Sunpak 620-761 Non-Branded Carrying Case for UT Series Tripods that I purchased with the 4300. I didn't want to spend more than $60 on a tripod but I also didn't want a piece of junk. This is a solid piece of equipment for the money. Unless you must use fancy heads or you need to support something really heavy, there is no reason to spend more on a tripod.01-15-09 update:I used this tripod with a canon powershot point & shoot when I wrote this review. It isn't perfect but it is a great tripod for the money if you have a small camera. I recently purchased a Nikon D90 and the heavy lenses and flash units that I use now are too much for the old Sunpak. I spent a crazy amount of money on a professional set of tripod legs and a ball-head with quick disconnect plate.
I love this product. It's quick, simple & sophisticated!! The first time you plug it in it self installs and is an absolute joy to use. The up/down speed is superior and the menu so simple a child could understand it. Just purchased one for my wife!!
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.
Its great works fine its fast only thing is it seems to get a little hot if you keep it running but I use it for data storage archive. Dont run it continuous. Seem like it would run good even if it did run constantly.
Easy to install, just plug it in. It works well and simple to use-not a lot of bells and whistles. I just wanted to play my old albums.
I didn't want to use the "vent clip" that came with my XM portable radio for fear of damaging my car. I looked at windshield mounts at Best Buy and the price was more than twice what this cost. It's simple. It works. I have it mounted down low, so the radio is out of the line of vision. I can see what's playing. I used to have my XM radio sit on the console, with all the wires getting in the way. This is a wonderful solution! Get it!
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.
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 ;-)
The signal received by the WUSB54G installed on three different Windows XP machines flunctuates quite a bit, from very good to very low, and at which point it drops the connection. Other wifi client devices in the same area suffer no such phenomenon, using the same WRT54G router.Based on the comments from other users of this device, this is an inherent defect of the WUSB54G. I recommend that Amazon not sell this item any more, as it simply does not work with Windows XP (despite Linksys claims that it does).This is not my first experience with a Linksys product that simply does *not* work! However, it will definitely be my last.
Make sure you will not need to return the product. Price $5, Shipping $5, if I wanted to return - shipping non-refundable + 20% restock fee (product in original packaging). Otherwise, out of 2 purchased products total $20, I was going to get a refund of less than $8............Rip off if you need to return.......
This product is great! I had a standard AV cord on my Ps3 (which could only output 480p) and switched to this, and WOW. That's it. Just WOW. The image quality is great and the 1080p signal strength never flickers or freezes up. The cable is super thin and works just as good as any other super duper high speed 100 dollar cable from best buy. Forget a monster cable, this is a BEAST cable. Don't be fooled, just go buy the cable. It's worth every pixel in 1080p!
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.
First I bought an HP LaserJet 1300. I liked the printer and it was fast, but my wife's business' letterhead gets printed on a slightly textured paper and I just couldn't get the LaserJet's toner to adhere well to the paper. After trying every conceivable configuration of print settings, I finally conceded defeat. So back the HP went and I skeptically went with my second choice, the Brother HL-5050... I didn't have high hopes that a cheaper printer would do the job since the HP couldn't handle it... Although it is somewhat slower than the HP (especially for graphics), it has handled everything I have thrown at it, without having to even mess with different print settings. It printed beautifully on the slightly rougher paper, something I could never coax the HP into doing... I am very happy with my &quot;second choice&quot; and the fact that it worked out better and yet me less is icing on the cake...
This is great! I wanted one that is durable for my daughter, she walks everwhere and it is bounced in coat pockets, bags etc. She is very pleased and so I'm I. Looks nice and sounds great, plays all cd's burned off computer too. Worth the money!
I purchased this hdd to add OSX to my current build which was only running windows 7. I have always had WD hard drives and I have yet to have a problem with any OEM models i have purchased. This drive is no exception. I have been using this drive for a couple months now and i am able to switch back and forth between this drive and my other WD drive with no issues.
1. Memory sold with the camera is only 16M( 8 shorts of high resolution). You'll have to spend extra $40 to get 512M, so you can use all features you paid in that camera( video, and 2048x1536 resolution ).2. You'll need an extra battery, since Canon will just tell you - "Cnange battery" and shut the camera. Their recharge warning will not warn you agead of time. ( Add extra $40 for extra battery ).3. You'll need, an AC adaptor, when uploading or connecting camera to TV ( add another $40 ).So, the price of the camera will have to be 50% more or extra $120, or you get a car without gas and a spair.
I checked the reviews on this before I bought it and was very impressed. I bought this one for my niece moving to Belgium and the Mino (better for Macs) for my husband. EXCELLENT!
This is one excellent little printer. Don't let the people below who slammed the printer influence you. One guy was clearly out in the weeds, expecting the printer to read cds from his mavica when it's obvious just looking at it that there's no CD slot!Anyway, the prints from this printer are detailed, saturated, and REALLY glossy. Don't let the 403 DPI rating fool you, it means nothing when comparing to an inkjet. The average joe on the street won't be able to tell the Sony's prints from a 35mm print when printed from a 2MP or better camera. The only negative thing I can say about the prints is that the red level seems just a tad high, which can make fair skinned people (like my family) look a little pinkish. Easily correctable with photo software though. Oh, and I guess I'm not overly impressed with the optional &quot;matte&quot; finish that the printer can produce. It just looks like a bunch of dots in the clear overcoat.For what it's worth, I gave the same picture from my camera to 2 friends - one with the DPP-SV55, and another with the HP Photosmart 100. The HP compared better than I thought it would, but both my wife and I could see slight &quot;banding&quot; even though it was printed on the glossy HP 4x6 photo paper. The HP had a slightly &quot;cool&quot; color to it (tad too much blue), but as with the Sony's &quot;warm&quot; tint, that can be corrected with software. To the HP's credit, details were better preserved in the dark areas of the picture than in the Sony. (better shadow details)I'm using the printer with win 98 (I don't expect to use it standalone with a tv much, though it will be handy on family vacations) so I can't speak to the win XP compatibility. The camera I'm using it with is a DSC-P50 2MP.If you look around on the net, you can generally find the paper/ribbon pack for around half of what the typical retail is. This brings the consumable price per print inline with what you pay at online photo finishers, except that you have the control over the prints in your hands with instant gratification!The SV55 uses the same print packs as the SV77 and SV88 (new in early `02) so the supplies should be available for a good long time.
This is one of the best books I've read in the last dozen years. Tartt's mastery of the subtleties of southern culture during a particular period is wonderful. Ultimately, this is a very vivid and gripping portrait of the innocence of childhood, and how easily it is lost. I found The Secret History a bit indulgent. This novel is spot on.
I bought this case to protect my Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L lens. It is a bit large for the lens itself, so I have the straps as tight as possible to keep it from shaking around. It is a bit bulky for my needs but it also keeps me feeling very comfortable that it would take a lot to damage my lens. The padding is ~3/4" thick so it's a solid case.I'm able to fit my XSi body with the lens attached in here as well, though it's a tight fit length wise. However, I don't think most people realize that this is even a camera inside so it seems pretty discrete (I've taken it into shuttle launches and sporting events, and security always seems surprised to see that it's a camera).
They did what they were supposed to do. I bought this cable to watch movies from my netbook on my TV. Works Great
With this camera, you will get great colors on your screen. I tryed the same picture with the three different qualities and with all I got excellent pictures. It has all the basic features you might need in any camera. It has a good zoom, the 'physical zoom' is not that good, then I discovered the digital zoom which is great.It consumes a lot of batteries, but you have more than enough with the rechargable batteries and of course, the battery charger included in the camera. I bought an additional charger because I never found that the camera came with its own, so don't buy another charger.I'm more than satisfied with the 8MB flash card. It is true that you can only take 12 pictures with the highest resolution (1800x1600) and higest quality, but with standard resolution(800x600) and the medium quality you still have very good pictures and can get about 52 pictures, which is good for a weekend. If you have a long trip and don't have a pc to download the pictures, then you might consider another flash card.BAD THINGS: It weights a little bit more than a traditional camera of the same size, but still, it's much better that other big cameras. It doesn't come with a camera bag. You have to buy it appart.In summary, a great camera.
The product worked as expected and quality seems to be good as wellI would recommend it to others
This is the only remote I have ever used that when you press Volume or Channel it does not continuously change...the volume changes only one step and you must press again. You must press for each channel! This is not the way remotes should work.Further, the codes for the Pioneer Amplifier did not work correctly. They can be re-programmed.I sent this back. If a remote cannot transmit multiple times when a button is held down, it is worthless to me.
This is my primary lens on my Nikon D300! Tack sharp and great bokeh. A great lens for portraits and works very, very well in low-light conditions! Highly recommended!
For the low low price this lamp looks great and functions well. I am pleased!
cheap and work great. Plug and play as it should be. Follow the simple instructions for getting the printer to ignore the fact that they are not &#34;new&#34;
I have 4 of this wireless mouses for my computers, one of them I used it for over 3 years and still working, so decided to buy again for others. I don't have any problem with it, just plug it to the USB port, no software needed, not only for PC computer, it is also for Mac computer. Just 1 AA battery and use it for a long long time. The size of the USB receiver is the same size as other USB flash drive, if it becomes shorter, it works much better for me, but it is not a big deal.
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.
I have an Ipod and The Creative Zen. I have recommended the Zen to several people that were in the market for an MP3 player. Of course with all the hype, they were going to purchase the Ipod. I showed them both players and let them listen and also how much easier it is to upload songs to the Zen. All you need is Media player, not the unnecessary iTunes! It's a breeze to set up, the sound is just as good if not better than the Ipod, and the price...well price it yourself! Ditch the Ipod and go with the Zen Micro!The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, is the touch pad is a little to sensitive. I think they could have done a little better with that.
The im9 sound great, and to my benefit, is extremely light. I recently took it on a river trip, and it performed admirably for three days on the same batteries. The only drawback, for me, is the fact that the Nano adapter does not fit my 2nd gen. Makes me wonder if a first gen would even fit, or if Altec Lansing just went 'whatever' when they made the thing. I tried to get them to replace it, but they said they'd send a "replacement", leading me to believe it would be the same as the one in the box. Their customer service definitely leaves something to be desired. That said, I give it 4 stars, all for the sound quality.
Wanted internet in garage (24'x60' block 1st floor, barn style steel roof 2nd floor) which is 300feet (line of sight)from house without having to put laptop in garage window to get only a week signal.Put wireless router (Linksys WRT54G) in window at house, put range expander(Linksys WRE54G) in garage window. Now I have a great signal anywhere in garage. Works super!!
When I worked as a photojournalist many years ago, 50mm was the "standard" lens in that it came closest to a real world perspective, especially for street photography. That is no longer always true because of the field-of-view crop of many cameras. Canon's popular digital Rebel and its successors, for example, have a 1.6X view that turns a 50mm lens into an 80mm lens. The 1D MARK II has a 1.3X view that makes it a 65mm lens.So, if you're looking for a standard lens today, 35mm probably is closer to the mark on those cameras. And Canon has a couple of options there - a 35 f/1.4 that is great and expensive and a 35 f/2 that is a good value at about $250.If you're still looking for a 50mm, however, there now are four options from Canon: 50/1.2, 50/1.4, 50/1.8 and 50/2.5. Here are the pros and cons of each:50/1.2 is the newest, fastest and the most expensive at about $1,600. It is an "L" lens, which means it is more durably constructed than any of the others. The image quality is a cut above all of the others, especially at wider apertures. If money is no object, you'll probably want this one. But most of the rest of us have to ask the question whether it's 5X better than the 1.4.50/1.4 is maligned by some for the softness of its images at f/1.4, but for me its a good, compact, low-light lens at a terrific price ($325). And the lens gets sharp quickly as you stop it down. It's sharp at f/2 and very sharp by f/2.8 with good contrast and colors.50/1.8 is a step down from the 1.4 in speed, image quality, build quality and the smoothness and noise of its autofocus. But it is a big step up in value - a decent lens for about $80. If you're just getting into digital photography, this is a great lens to learn on until you get a better feel for the lenses that you want/need.50/2.5 - this is a macro lens, although you can use it for general photography, too. I wouldn't recommend it. If you're doing macro photography, spend a little more for the 100/2.8, which is a sharper lens that gives you more subject distance. If you're looking for a standard lens, you'll appreciate the wider aperture of the 1.4.All that said, of the 50mm Canon lenses, I think the 50/1.4 still offers the best mix of image quality and value.
I have been using these consistently for my Ipod the last two months and I like them more and more. Not perfect, but better than 4 stars.As so many other reviewers point out so well, sound quality can be such a subjective issue. I suspect there are buyers out here who would want a bud with a much bigger bass, but the music I listen to, jazz and some pop, does not need a huge bass. Plus I have no desire to destroy my ears.They are comfortable and while you can adjst them in your ear to get an altra-snug fit, I like a looser fit.I really like the sound quality on them for my Ipod. Now if I am sitting at my PC at home and need isolation, I strap on my Koss Pro 4AAs and I get isolation and exquisite quality. But for portable buds, these really offer all I can have.I bought these as an afterthought, bundled with the Koss sparkplugs. But back-to-back, the Sparkplugs sound much more muffled than these.
Here is the deal.. I lost my V-Moda and was looking for something small Ear Canal type. To set the records, I have Bose noise cancelling ones--not perfect, Sennheisser-- a bit too big and offcourse I have Panasonic, JVC and Sony worth not mentioning,,I tried many kinds...but never tried something that was over 250 dollars. Dont get me wrong,, I do have couple grand speakers along with Dennon and Yamaha high end amps,, But for a headphone..I wasnt sure spending $540 which is pricier than my 3G iphone. Long story short... I saw Amazon selling it for 340, thought maybe this is the chance..I will buy it if I dont like it I will return it..What the heck!!The sound.. it is the book definition of quality, deep and ever amazing. You will really re-hear the old songs in a new way. Honestly.. You cant go back to other headphones after this baby...Pure sound isolation that it is scary sometimes,, you may think you are totally lost in sound,, But honestly I didnt think the sound was purely pure, it was a bit improvised or it added a bit to it with those little woofers; the bass is balanced the separation of instruments is not always audible in a compressed ipod tunes, I have to totally agree. The ear buds are very comfortable which I like because,,for weekly flights coast to coast,, I needed them..However, if you are thinking of the PTH, it is a bit bulky along with the volume control, extension,, just way too many wires. You will look like a dork!!Am I going to keep it? I think I am going to suck this in.. it is worth it.. I guess I will console myself thinkiing and and appreciating the ultimate sound and the fact the sound that I am hearing is exactly what the musicians wanted it to be, it brings me closer to the sound gods.. :)
Price was better than all retail stores and it was delivered in just 2 days.
I bought these Xbox LIVE Microsoft Points for my 12-year-old nephew's birthday gift. It was a win-win decision...easy for me and a gift he really liked!
The merchant shipped this item right away after I ordred it and I recieved it on the second day. I will order this item again and agian. Thanks.
exelente para palm life drive. soluciona un problema comun en este modelo palm con la coneccion al cable de datos, la cual es un poco inestable. funciona perfecto
I received it about three weeks ago and use it almost daily. It's great. ThanX
I just received my new i860, unpacked it to set it up and what to my surprise - no USB cable! So here I am with absolutely no way of using the thing.I find it hard to believe that Canon would ship a printer that one cannot connect to their PC without going back to the store and buying a cable. I've heard of cheap products before but this takes the cake.So I can't really rate this item because I can't connect it!
I haven't used it yet, but I'm sure it will be OK.
I have nothing to add to other posts here. The card works right out of the box, as advertised. No complaints at all. If anything, it's that it's way tooo small...
it works!cheap and also lasted me a couple months already,better than i can say about other under priced cords. no frayed wires or broken connections apon arrival either!
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.
I don't like 16:9 ratio monitors, so was searching for something with 4:3 ratio. This fit the bill.+ Display is quite clear. Not the best display I've seen, but more than enough for email and surfing.+ Integrated speakers perform much better than I expected, even at high volumes.+ Easily accessible buttons on the side for volume control.- When I plugged in my headphones in the headphone jack provided at the front of the monitor, I could only hear music from the right side of the headphones. I tried connecting the same pair of headphones to the headphone jack provided at the back of my CPU cabinet, and it worked fine there. So looks like something is wrong with the monitor's headphone jack. It's possible that I got a defective piece. I didn't consider this a big enough flaw to send the monitor back, since I don't use headphones much anyway.
I have always been craving for a true macro lens but could never justify the high costs. I took a chance at this cheap lens based on sparse reviews that seemed to inidcate its outstanding optical quality. This lens is truly spectacular for the price. Its not a true macro lens since it only does 1:2 by default. To get 1:1, you need to use the accompanying filter-adapter. Since this filter-adapter is specifically designed for this lens, it does not cause significant loss in optical quality like the way most add on macro filters do. AF quality is the same as the Canon 50mm f/1.8, but since it has a long travel, the AF feels a lot worse. Essentially this is useless as an AF portrait lens. For macro, AF is less of a concern anyways (at 1:1 or high maginification, moving the camera body is much easier). I use this with a 7D and extension tubes to get upto a 2:1 magnification.
I had expected a shoulder strap for this bag. Unfortunately, only had a belt-loop (the kind that you would have to wear with the belt).The case is just right for the camera. Not ideal, if you want the camera for a quick snap.I returned it back to Amazon within a week. Lost some shipping charges in the process.Instead, I got a much better case from SonySony LCS-VAC Soft Carrying Case for most Sony MiniDV, DVD & HDD Camcorders
As another reviewer here, Xante "daffyd," put it, this is both a great and terrible keyboard set at the same time. I still give it 4 stars because I can deal with the quirks and don't see any other option out there that suits my needs as well. I actually bought 3 of these and have been using the item now for ~2 years-but got them over a period of time. Price on average was under thirty bucks after MIR, I think that all came from a retailer that doesn't exist anymore! RIP CC! The speakerphone works great with skype (I've been configuring it manually and not using the keyboard initiate call/hang up buttons) and call quality using it over gtalk and yahoo chat is great. The software sux ballz and the AEC Echo cancellation options mysteriously disappear many times after the installation, or don't install at all (very frustrating). Sometimes the audio setup wizard isn't installed properly and there's no way to adjust audio settings. The software often times give error messages saying it needs to shut down, and yes it does mess with sound settings sometimes and causes conflicts (I suspect) with Realtek, SRS Soundlabs and Windows proprietary sound control software. I am running the latest version 4.60.122. Not good. I have used both 32- and 64-bit versions of setpoint and both have the same issues. Logitech Setpoint should mind its own business and not flick switches where it doesn't belong. No need to go making the speakerphone default, the individual programs will take care of all that-thank you.I actually use a different Logitech wireless keyboard and optical mouse combo with the Easycall speakerphone/receiver. The original keyboard and mouse were overall fine. A negative was no scroll wheel on the keyboard, that I really miss and is the main reason I'm using a different one now. Battery life is normal, mouse runs through 2 AA rechargeable every 2-3 months. Keyboard once or twice a year. The really only positive point of Setpoint software is you can connect non-original devices as long as they are recognized by the receiver.For me, the hands-free speakerphone communicating clearly and reliably for online meetings and communication is key. I find all the individual messenger software progs to be a bit buggy still and audio, in general, leaves a little to be desired. Just installed the latest skype 4.0 and it's definitely an improvement over the previous version.Anyway, if you can still find these and you want a great speakerphone & wireless keyboard combo, this was a real winner for me. I'll deal with the issues until something better comes along!
Light-weight, stylish and a much better solution than the bulky backpack. I have to carry a purse and a lunch bag as well so this was a perfect solution for me. I like the handles that can be tucked in or stay out. It fits my 15&#34; Lenovo laptop perfectly with a little spare room for accessories. Like other have said, the charger probably wouldn't fit but I can handle that (if need be) in another bag on the rare occasion that I'm toting it back and forth.
It beat my old Pentium 3 by so far, it is truly amazing. The TV feature is very nice and this should meet this old man's needs fo years to come!
You can see from the number of reviews and the high rating that it's a great product - and I'm going to support that. I've been waiting about a year to get a frame (until the prices were a little lower) and at $130 this frame is worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.
I was a bit apprehensive as I've been burned by cheap Chinese crap in the past, but I have to admit, the product worked as advertised. I was in Europe for two weeks using the camera extensively and it was flawless.
This product barely transmits when it's on the dashboard, let alone if I try to set it on the passenger seat next to me. When it does work, the sound quality if pretty bad--very static-y. It's hard to find a wavelength that works--even with frequencies that sound practically clear, as soon as I try transmitting over it, I end up with all kind of interference. The signal just isn't strong enough.Also, it does eat batteries like others have said: Two batteries only last between 2-3 hours. And the little piece of junk is even poorly made: the plastic wire covering separates from the transmitter and causes the signal to short, which pretty much makes the whole effort worthless.
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.
I like this TV, but keep in mind it only has one HDMI connection. If you have a HD-DVR, that takes up the only HDMI connection. If you get another component (Blue Ray) that needs a HDMI port, you are out of luck. Great price on Amazon for this unit.
always receive exactly what is advertised, promptly, and complete with tools to install this item. 2nd time I've ordered one.
I had a canon before this one, so I found it similar and easy to figure things out. I am still disappointed with the shutter speed and the delay on digital cameras, but overall it is a quality product that produces great pics!
This is the first bad product I have seen from Denon. But it is really bad...I confirm all the problems encountered by other reviewers. The Docking Station worked for 10 minutes with a Denon 2807 and then, with no warning, stopped working and all I get now is a "Not Connect" message. I did everything in the instructions (i.e.: put the switch under the docking station in dock control, changed the Denon receiver setup in Ipod Assign to DVP where it was plugged, etc). I even updated the Ipod software version and did a factory reset in the receiver afterwards, only to get more "Not Connect" messages with 2 different Ipods...Oh! One last thing, the S-video cable really HAS little mouses marked on the ends! So they are probably using PS/2 cables as S-video cables!I will probably return it.
I started out cheap with the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. It is fine for basic shots in average conditions but falls short in contrast and sharpness compared to my zoom lenses. That lead me to get the Canon 50mm f1.4 lens. Wow! Sharpness is fantastic. The crispness, color and detail are unsurpassed with this lens. I am very pleased with this lens and wish I had just spent the money for it to start with. I also found this lens focuses faster than the f1.8 lens. I am using it on my Canon EOS30d.
This cable did exactly what I needed it to do (hook my new HD TV to my DVR), and at less than 10% of what I would have paid at Best Buy for the same type of cable.
This product has really helped me avoid the hand problems associated with using a mouse. I do a lot of research and digital audito editing and I'm glad that I haven't had to grip a mouse to research and edit. If you have a desktop computer, you'll appreciate that you don't have to point a mouse all over your keyboard tray. I'm grateful that this product is made. I hope that Cirque will make more of them since as of 5-5-08 I haven't been able to find too many of them. I've had two of them since 2004 -- one for my home computer and one for my digital audio workstation and they've been a godsend.
I cant even count how many of these i have bought. Not because i had to replace them because they did not last long but because everyone i know ends up wanting one of them. safe to use on everything. reuseable. cant beat it.
The Palm T5 does not come with a cradle. This kit is a nice solution to the problem. The Palm fits very easily into the cradle and I have had no problems at all charging and synchronizing. The kit also comes with adaptors so that you can use the cradle in Europe. I have not had a chance to try this feature but it seems quite easy to switch between different plug configurations. In summary, I feel very satified with this product.
It didn't work at all. My device manager said to replace it or try to install a driver, which I couldn't locate anywhere on the internet. I am not paying POSTAGE and restock on it to return. Will stick to PALM products only now.
I decided to buy this camera for my daughter because of the reasonable price. I thought that we would be luckier than the people who ran into the "Lens error", shutter malfunction, Broken LCD... problems, but it turns out that this camera is very fragile and I made a terrible decision (for buying it and also for buying the extended warranty).I bought it new in Feb this year. In May, the shutter did not function (close half way, and did not open). I sent it to Nikon and they repair it free of charge. But then, last month, the LCD viewscreen "broke" even though there is no crack, no apparent physical damage, no dropping. Nikon charges $56 for repair, plus a stiff S&H; $12.50, plus tax, bringing the total to $71.86... almost the price of the new camera!I called Nikon and they said "Our evaluation determined the screen is damaged from excessive pressure causing it to bleed. ... this damage is not the fault of the product or of manufacturing and is not covered by warranty".Well, expensive lesson! I was warned by the many negative comments, but I did not listen! :-((Very disappointed in Nikon this time!
I have always used a back-pack style of camera bag, which is good for storage but not as practical in the field. I really like the canvas Domke for its great strap that stays on your shoulder, and the softness of the bag next to your hip.I carry a Canon 5D with 24-105mm lens attached, as well as a 70-200mm zoom, a 85mm prime, a 1.4x tele, extra batteries, filters, cables, external flash, memory cards- and I have plenty of room.My daughter uses a Domke F-6 which is smaller, but also has a nice amount of room. If you don't have a lot of equipment, consider the F-6 as an option.
Just what I needed. I am using it to attach a Nikon Speedlight to a light stand I have, also allows you to use an umbrella with it at the same time. Now I need to get another with an additional Speedlight, having fun now!
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.
I have a XM Roady that I use in the car and in the house with a home kit.This case holds the XM radio and remote and protects them when moving them back and forth. Worth the investment.
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!
Purchased this product, it is an HP-Compatible product. It seems to work fine, however the listing is very misleading. The product picture, and listed manufacturer are HP, it uses a product number very close to the HP product number, but it is not an HP product. It is a knock-off part.I guess I should have expected it since the other HP parts were double the price.
(1) Just bought MFC5440CN two days ago, my original concern is about potential problems when installing it on my home network. It turns out the process is very smooth. I will give 5-start on easy installation. I didn't download any new software updates from the web, just use the enclosed CD for installation. (2) Printing speed is OK (not super fast).(3) Copy function is very good. The color copy produces very high quality print-out. (4) Scan function is good too. I can do preview during scan. and I can adjust the size before scan when scanning small size document. (5) The cost of Ink is not a problem to me. I have been refilling the ink for my Canon ink-jet printer for 3 years. MFC5440CN's ink cartrige is very friendly for ink refilling. Just get IMS's ink refill package from Costco. (6) Fax: from the manual, it looks like this machine has plenty of features/settings/options to support various needs in fax. 1/4 of manual is all about fax. I don't use the fax function. No comment on this. (7) Cost: only $80 after officeMax rebate.All and all, I am very happy with this product. Good value for the price.
Moved my office and the distance between the equipment rack and my computer grew to over 15 feet. Attached this to the computer and added an eight foot FW cable to reach my A/D converter and everything worked. Been working for two months. Can't get better then that.
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.
This is a good clamp for what it was designed.to hold an external shoe flash, and or umbrella,but it is not made to hold the photo reflector !They should not pair these up.
I own several cases of this type. They are all absolutely worth the money.This box is smallish, but perfect for a small DSLR and 2 lenses.
Good quality media with no problems and seems to be reliable and the price was very reasonable.
I have the silver version that I bought about 2 years ago. The speaker is a bit large, but has a sturdy, well made feel to it. At 15 lbs, it's double the weight of some similarly priced brands, and I have had no problem with it at any sound level. Very stable on the contoured pads supplied, and the included wall mount will be appreciated if/when I change my entertainment set up. Quality speaker wire connection and great sound. Buy one and you won't be disappointed.
Initially was worried that the code may not work. However it worked just fine and came at a great price.
This was my first digital camera purchase. I have been very pleased with the camera. It takes wonderful pictures. I found the software easy to use. I would recommend getting a battery charger. I do not have the camera dock, so I do not know how well the camera works with the dock. I connect the camera to my PC using the USB cable and have not had any problems.
I am a high school student and I find this flash drive incredibly useful, I used to have a Lexar Secure Flsh drive (128mb) and I replaced it twice after breaking constantly, well this baby is solid, I carry it in my pocket all day, and yes the large cap they provide does not last long, the small one a little longer, however they begin to wear and loosen hold on the drive, however having dropped it, and abused it, it still works fantastically, I store all my files for school in here, I use it for many classes including Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Journalism, you name it I store it, I've even been able to successfully run programs off it like iTunes and Firefox, the drive is small, convenient, and very handy, and has a cool blue light during connection, not to mention 512mb is a huge amount of room, my fellow classmates have often shown interest and curiosity in my cool flash drive. I love it, and would not trade it for any other flash drive.
the cable works with amazing sound and image quality. if i want another one im definitely going to get this one!!
This router is excellent. It took a few minutes to set up, and now is very secure. It can power multiple devices at the same time without affecting the speed. However, it does not have such a long range. Approaching 50 feet and your connection starts to get weak.
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 purchased 5 ceivas for our family, and I am completely unsatisfied. Ceiva frames are a nice idea, but for the hundreds of dollars you will spend for pure frustration with the web site and customer service it is not worth it. I have tried countless times to correct Ceiva's mistake with my gift subscription for my mother and they will not correct it. When you call, you have to wait 10-15 minutes on the phone with no correction to your problem. When you email, they tell you to call. When they make promises they never follow through. This is the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED FOR AN OUTRAGIOUS PRICE! I will never recommend this product to anyone. There are better and cheaper alternatives to digital frames out there. Don't Buy Ceiva!
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.
in the review submitted, &quot;It's not really a digital music player, August 11, 2002&quot; by reviewer: neweetc from Irvine, CA USA, some key features of this compact portable &quot;digital&quot; music player are omitted.specifically, the versatility of this medium allows mini-discs to be re-recorded over a million times without any degredation in quality of playback. so you don't accumulate cd-r's that have over stayed their welcome. just tranfer your customizable playlist. transfer time from a pc is instantaneous. mic-recording capabilty. additionally, the sound quality is awesome - the audio format for mini-disc, atrac, blows away mp3 &amp; wma formatsthere is a learning curve if you don't have prior experience in recording mini-discs either from a pc or audio component. overcome the trial-and-error period and you'll realize what a great value this little machine is :)
The Hakuba Table Pod H-MS10 - Monopod I purchased through Amazon is a terrific photography tool which packs and travels nicely. I first took it on a hike with my family. It provided the camera stability I bought it for, and provided an additional surprise as a competent walking stick. I look forward to using the short tripod funtion soon for a self portrait.
I was so dissapointed with this product that I returned it. Sirus makes it sound so easy to setup and receive satellite reception which I simply found to not be true. Even after running the antenna outside the building I could only receive intermittent reception.
I just got the router with USB port. The default firmware is nothing to write home about. It does work and the little Dr. Surf guy is somewhat helpful. I bought this router for its ability to double as a network printer share. It took a while to get everything configured correctly on Windows XP, but it does work, if not kludge. The router has different modes (Gateway, Router, and Access Point) which is helpful in different types of setups.The best thing about this router is that you can put other firmwares, DD-WRT, *Wrts, and Tomato.
I went looking for a new memory key when my teeny 64 MB just wasn't cutting it anymore. I decided to look at SanDisk because I own some of their other products and have no complaints. Now that I've tried out the new key, I can safely say that I continue to be completely satisfied with SanDisk products. (...)
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!!!!!!
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 is a great card, works perfectly in the canon powershot s500 digital elph. I can take 99 top notch photos. If you bought the card, just be sure to register at www.sandisk.com/registration within 30 days or you will get no warranty.
First let me say this. I've had this product since December 2008... on the same battery pack. Yeah, I've done several recordings already and the battery pack still shows as full haha.The audio quality is most excellent. granted, it records to WMA, but a quick conversion to WAV and editing is not a problem.I've used mine to record sound effects, speeches and the ocassional random thought that comes to my mind.I don't need to point out the excellent sound quality I have obtained from my recordings, both with the included stereo microphone, and with lavalier external mics too. Highly recommended.
I have never had a camera that I hated as much as this one. Very slow to start up. Your subject can literaly walk away. Very tough to focus if the autofocus chooses to be finiky.
I'm a fairly mixed bag when it comes to peripherals, but Microsoft stands up there with the best. This mouse comes in really cheap for it's purpose and it stands and delivers for the money. For that lone I rank it 4 stars. It tracks well, works great with both Linux and Windows, and the battery life is quite nice.A few minor negatives: The antenna could stand to be a little less obtrusive both in use and when tucked away. It's not bluetooth. There really could have been a couple mini-buttons for programability (back, forward, calc, music, etc.) and it's a touch on the clunky side (much too tall for it's size). Even so, I find it quite useful when I need to do anything requiring a steady hand on my laptop such as graphics work. It's also a nice break from using the pencil eraser or touchpad.I doubt you'll find anything this high quality for the price. Everything else in the 1/4 C-Note range seemed like junk to me (and also no bluetooth, lack of buttons and not the best shape). It's the leader of it's price-pack.
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.
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!
After all these great reviews I expected at least decent sound quality. Instead the speakers sound as if they are blown. Sending it back ASAP.
I think these mail in rebates are the worst things in the world. Why would you buy from a manufacturer and then have to wait for a rebate. These rebates turn me off to the product.
I was looking for something that could play movies (ideally for small daughter when she flies, as well as when I have to fly for business). I did not want to lug a dvd player with battery, dvds, etc so I looked at Ipod Touch and the Archos. The Archos ( i purchased the 605 30 gb) has a larger screen, and it is wonderful and easy to watch movies on.I am not thrilled at having to pay for a plug in to be able to see some dvds and as well as separate plug ins for music playing and getting on line. For movie watching, however, it is ideal.
I've been a password mangler for a long time, trying formula's, passwords safe's, etc. But it was always a hassle. Now I have found a happy medium. I use Roboforms to store Web/other passwords, and then the fingerprint reader to unlock them! So when I open a Web page and it asks for my Roborms ID, I just swipe my finger and then Roboforms fills in the username/password. I also use it to lock and unlock the computer. This device could replace Roboforms for the Web browsers, but Roboforms can be put on a USB drive and carried with you. Plus it syncs with my Pocket PC.All in all, a great product.
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!
This is an amazing lens. You can definately tell a difference between the f/1.8 on this and the f/3.5 that come with the default lens. The depth of field from this lens is incredible. I use this lens for portraits and the focus is perfect. Great price also, very affordable for a beginning photographer.
The 50mm/f1.4 and 50mm/f1.8 are the BEST PORTRAIT LENSES that Canon offers. I own a Canon Rebel 2000 and Digital Rebel XT and have used both these lenses for several months. Pictures have been outstanding and my professional customers frequently cite the sharpness, light balance, depth of field, color reproduction, and "bokeh" (intentional blurring of background in portraits) from these lenses. Some people question the usefulness of a 50mm lens on digital SLRs with a 1.6x crop factor (i.e., 50mm lens = 80mm on a dSLR like the Digital Rebel XT)... I can vouch that the range is beautiful and relevant, focusing more closely on key subjects in portraits.WHAT DO THESE LENSES HAVE IN COMMON? They are both fast (the f1.4 is blazing fast - dSLR can hardly keep up!), details are incredibly sharp (you can see individual hair strands), virtually no chromatic (color) aberration, no dithering or shadows in the corners, focusing is rapid and quiet (thanks to Canon's patented Ultrasonic USM technology) and photo quality parallels even my professional Canon "L" lenses. These fixed aperture lenses also provide superior pictures than telephoto lenses at 50mm because of better glass and aspherical elements.HOW ARE THESE LENSES DIFFERENT? Having tested both lenses across 1500+ pictures, there are 5 key factors that make the f1.4 superior (justifying the $300+ price tag).1) FASTER ESPECIALLY IN LOW LIGHT: Extra f-stop makes the f/1.4 better for indoor photos or low light. Great companion to the 480EX flash. I was able to take nearly 40 pics/min with flash and the fastest Sandisk 1GB Ultra II CF card2) NO CHROMATIC ABERRATION, whereas the f/1.8 has slight yellowing of photos under certain lighting conditions or where edge definition is low3) FULL AUTO/MANUAL FOCUSING RANGE: f/1.8 requires flipping between auto and manual using a switch, while f/1.4 can be manually "hot" focused/tweaked after auto focusing4) SUPERIOR BUILD QUALITY: The f/1.8 is plastic and feels cheap, like it might fall apart anytime. The f/1.4 is metal, weighty, and is for the proud lens owner5) CLEANER "BOKEH" - f/1.4 produces beautiful blurring of background in portraits ("bokeh") while the f/1.8 leaves less clean edges. Canon reviews suggest this is due to the f/1.4 having 8 lens elements vs. 5 elements for the f/1.8WHICH LENS SHOULD YOU BUY? This is a question of utility vs. value. The f/1.4 costs over $300 while the f/1.8 can be acquired for under $75. The f/1.4 will last forever while the f/1.8 will probably break under normal use in a year. Does this justify the 4x price tag? If you are a budding photographer looking for a "play lens" then the f/1.8 will more than over-deliver. If you are a photo enthusiast who looks for "the perfect shot," you will want the f/1.4 because it surpasses every expectation (and so you're not left wondering, "what if"). If you are a photo professional, you already have the f/1.4 lens among your bag and are not reading this review. :-)
In conjunction with the Linksys Wireless G broadband router, wireless networking is sooooo easy. I had a little problem with a new installation recently, but the phone technician was very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke very good English. We have used these products in different environments for a number of years now, always with success.
The iPod 5th Generation Nano does not fit well into this machine. The Speaker comes with a canvas carrying case, but the case is really too small for the speaker. It is a really really tight fit. I can't say much about sound quality, since I returned this product.
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.
I have received, up to date, two Audiovov TV Volume Controllers. I found no problems with them. They installed easily, and did the job they were intended for.
These are great! I really like that they charge the iPod, but they don't have to charge it. You can also plug the iPod into it with a cord that goes where the headphones would go, instead of where you plug it into the computer.
It's really what I was looking for! Easy to go from a meeting to other.
Great lens! It works perfectly without the adapter. It screws right on to the standard T3i and T1i lenses I have, All you have to do is just zoom in a little bit to get rid of the circular border around the rim. Also, the further you zoom in the less fisheye the image becomes, so you can pretty much determine how much fish eye you want by zooming in more or less. The only weird thing about the lens is that there is a little guard around the edge of the lens that is free moving, it doesn't effect anything but you can move it and twist it. But all in all its a great lens.
I just ordered these cables because they were very cheap. Once I ordered them they came to my house in 2 days, even though there building is just 20 minutes away from my house. I haven't tried them but I'm pretty sure they will be excellent. Just wanted to say how fast shipping was.
I bought this pack to replace an identical one I purchased about three years ago. he prior ones zipper got cut. I searched and could not find any pack lighter or fitted for smaller computers. It has lots of space and side straps to make the pack smaller. Sturdy handles, zippers and side pouches for water bottles.
I'm not gonna talk about the product specs, I think all other reviews covered it already. This is a great deal, great price and good service with fast delivery. Recommended.
I originally ordered the cable directly from Cables to Go, but it was more expensive and they didn't have what I wanted. To my surprise, they had it through amazon for less money. Not sure why it was easier to buy through Amazon but it was.
Cheap plastic - but that's why it's cheapPlaying mp3 - great, radio - goodSound quality for bass is not the best but for small room/kitchen and kids this box is definetely works fine.
D40X is a good all-around camera for the basic user, all programmable and fully manual, for the more advanced user.
The Panasonic Facial Groomer works for me!It makes removing facial hairs as well as trimming my eyebrows very easy.Good little product to have on hand.
If your in the market for blank DVD+R, this is the one for you. Everyone was perfect all the time.TDK 16X DVD+R 100PK Spindle
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!
purchased this mouse as a replacement for my laptop mouse which stopped working. unlike that mouse, this one only seems to want to work on a pad or similarly textured surface. Its not at all what I want as a laptop mouse and i find that now, a month after buying it, I dont even use it and that its just easier to use the laptops built in pad.
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
It does not have any USB connectivity. There is no way to hook this up to your computer except through the TV type of hookups. Other than that it works great.You need a software to convert the DVD to something els to be able to edit it on your computer though (to edit movie and make copies)I like that it write direct to DVD so if you don't want to edit it, there is no need to bother with the computer.Be aware it only works with certain types of DVD's. Won't work with DVD-RW. Has to be DVD-r and only a certain typre of RAM disk.
I figure buying the online code would be faster, but apparently I'm wrong, i've been waiting for 3 hours, and still have not received my Xbox Live Point Codes...
This works fine, it does a good job. The only thing is that sometimes its trick for me to put the tape in. Taking it out is easy but thats it. It works fine and I would recommend.
I am really disappointed. I have never seen this kind of worst seller service!!! Modem without adapter, its ridiculous. How can someone send a modem without adapter? How am I going to use this? I want refund or a complete product asap. Its like phone without battery...Disappointed, really disappointed.
The screen itself(the actual white part) is fine, but this thing will NOT go back up at all and furthermore as soon as I took it out of the box to hang it, it just unraveled out by itself and hung there like it was rolled up on a paper towel roll. Junk.
Got my nintendo DS, got me ez4 lite, and got this, and all my backups run great with it!
There is no reason to fool around with aftermarket lenses in this range if you have Pentax digital SLR. The 50-200 complements the kit lens perfectly and the quality is exceptional for the price. Samsung appears to sell the same lens as the Samsung Schneider-Kreuznach D-Xenon 50-200mm f/4-5.6 AF lens.Popular Photography gave the Samsung version very high marks in their July 2006 review: "Optically, the best digitally-dedicated tele kit zoom that we've tested so far...."
It was exactly what I wanted and the price was exactly right. The only thing is sometimes you have to unplug it and replug it or work with things to get the sound to work, but in the long run that was ok with me. I'm a student and this works great for putting movies on my computer up on a tv.
i don't recommend this Z33 printer. it works for a day and stops to work the next day. i downloaded/upgraded with the newest driver, but nothing has improved.(i am running AMD-XP/win2k/256ram) DO NOT buy Z33. INSTEAD i recommend HP825 which is very stable and similarly priced.
Ok so cool remote right? I spend 4 hours trying to set it up and can not get it right. Whatever I'll call monster right? The guy I talked to said he doesnt know how to fix it call back and get connected with someone else. I put my name on a call back list and no call back... On the phone again for 20 min. on hold!!!
The HDMI cable just does NOT work at all when I connected it to my devices. I don't expect high quality but it should at least work; it is so cheap that it doesn't even work.
I was initially skeptical that an HDMI cable costing less than $5 would be any good, let alone actually work. However, using a 1080p television and a Playstation 3, the picture looks fantastic and the audio is great as well. I have had it for a few weeks now and it has had no problems so far. Definitely recommend!
Sound is ok, not great. Headband too small & uncomfortable to fit over my head. Pads are nasty, they could of come up with something better. Mid & low sound ok, highs are non-existant. Would not recommend these headphones to anyone.
I am a fairly experienced amateur photographer. I bought the M537 in Spring '07 for its convenience to use on an extended vacation trip in the UK and all around Europe. Took over 750 pictures of many subjects at varying distances and under a wide range of lighting conditions, and was very pleased with the overall clarity and quality. The color balance/tint was almost always spot on, especially on flesh tones. With pictures on which the exposure was a little off, doing a little basic photo editing (brightness, contrast, saturation) usually sufficed to create a quality result. Many of my pics approached what I have achieved in the past with my trusty old Nikon FG. Flash picture quality is more hit or miss, but that's true with most small cameras with built in flashes. AA batteries lasted quite a while--only had to replace twice in 6 weeks. Slightly annoying that some special use modes get lost to default mode when camera is shut down in between pictures, but switching modes is easy to figure out and do. Only prior digital was a Sony DSC-7. Cybershot bought in 2002. This camera is far better and easier to use, and was a lot less expensive!
This product worked great the first day and the second. The third day (i tape my soaps daily) it started making a loud sound and then pausing during my timed taping. I went to watch that recording and it had a noise in the background of the recording.I took it back and for $20 more bought a magnavox recorder. I hope it works better.
When I look at the this product, It is a fantastic.It is so simple and looks good and It's a great idea.I loved that. I have watched dvd every night since I bought this. It is so good, but my living room has some obstacle for sound. I don't feel purfect, but so far so good.Try to clean up your area for sound.
having owned a couple of the predecessors of this dryer, which were always quite satisfactory, I find this "newly" designed mounting system to be a poor excuse for a mounting bracket. The screws meant to hold the dryer to the bracket are totally inadequate..too small to withstand the torsion of removing and replacing the dryer on the bracket. I can't imagine how much was saved by changing to this style, but it certainly leaves a bad taste for the overall quality of the dryer.
Was not compatible with our computer (and our computer is brand new with Windows XP!). With more jerking around we probably could have gotten the unit to work, but with the price you pay for it you shouldn't have to go to great lengths. The one DVD we did get to work was not good quality. We were very discouraged with this product and don't recommend anyone buying it.
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 was going to replace my reliable old Linksys non-wireless router with this D-Link one. I chose it partly because of the integrated print server.In general it worked fine for most applications. However, I also use it to access my company's network from home using VPN. This did not work well. I tried both wired and wireless modes for this with no improvement. I wasn't able to download anything other than small files and it had trouble getting updates from the corporate email server.I tried working with customer support but they weren't able to help.I switched to the new Microsoft wireless router and it works fine and is much easier to setup.
I love the design of this bag but the 7x was a tad too small for my D90, 18-135mm, 50m prime, 70-300mm, charger and extras. I sold it to my dad and bought the 8x. If you have DSLR and and maybe 1 extra lens this will work for you. My 8x is fully packed to the gills with my complete rig. the Velocity series works very nice, I like how it swings around. It was a great bag for a Hawaii trip!
Excellent tripod at an affordable price. I loved the fact that I can use it with my camcorder, my SLR and also with my olympus digital camera. Quick-release camera platform makes loading/unloading a lot easier. You can take a shot at any possible angle, very easy to use (two bubble makes levelling a charm), light-weight, sturdy and reliable. Tripod also has an excellent height. Will not only get the job done in any sitation but make you proud of your shots. You can just buy it for the looks !! Thumbs Up !!
When I first got this product it worked great, but the ink only lasted about 3 weeks. I've had other toner cartridges last months and months with the same kind of use, but this one is already useless.
Software crashed my windows machine. Errors in recording. Not compatible with anything. Do not buy!
bought this camera to keep in my purse for the just in case pictures... what a joke.. first the extended battery shows as needing to be replaced after being fully charge and just placing it in the camera- so I am forced to use the regular battery that came with it...Next- with the fourth time using the camera (of course at a special event) i try to place the battery in the camera and three pieces fall out from the door- so now i have to pay to send it and insure it to be repaired- turning out to be cheaper to buy a throw away... first and last cannon...
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
This camera is a good value for people looking to get into pinhole photography quickly and inexpensively. The plusses are that the camera is fast to construct, it works and that 35mm film is readily available. The downsides are that the aperture material is just aluminum foil and a recommendation to poke a hole in the foil with a pin to make the aperture. This will work; but it is unreliable and a potential source of frustration. The instructions are pretty vague on exposure time.My use of this camera will be to teach a short class to interested beginners in pinhole photography. To get around the two problems I mentioned above, I used a manfuctured pinhole (an electron microscope slide, which is cheap) and tested the film to see which exposure time will produce the best results. This is a good camera for the purpose IF each student will use a consistently sized pinhole and know right off the bat what the proper exposure is.The camera is well-designed. Easy to operate and advance the film. The "shutter" is a little sticky. It has a spring; but the spring is not strong enough to fully and reliable close the shutter. Push the lever down to start the exposure, BUT pull it up to close; don't rely on the spring.Experiment and don't be detered by a little frustration. This isn't rocket science, which means it won't work as well as a pinhole camera costing ten or twenty times as much money; but that's all part of the pinhole experience. In a long class, or if a person is or close friends with an experience film photographer who you can ask questions of, this is a great camera.
In concept, this is a great product. Swimming laps offers excellent exercise, but it can get mighty boring. For me, the chance to listen to something while I swim makes the experience nearly perfect.But I had a series of problems with the earphones for my H2OAudio case. When I bought it from Amazon in December, 2004, it worked very well for a week, and then one channel went out. After another week, it quit working altogether. I returned it, and the same thing happened with the second set. It worked well for a week, then one channel went out, and then after a while I couldn't hear it anymore.Finally, I called H2OAudio and learned that they had recognized this problem, and devised a fix for it. They sent me out a new set of earphones, and a small vial of lubricant. It seems that the suction created by removing the earphones from the housing wrecked the wiring. Lubricating the housing, they said, would solve the problem.Since I got my second replacement earphones and the lubricant, all has worked well, and I have returned to my very pleasant lap-swimming routine. The H2OAudio service people were friendly, and, once they knew of my distress, they acted quickly to remedy it. I wish that they had worked out this problem before they sold the product to others, but I appreciate the way they have acted to fix it.My experiences may explain the situation of the reviewer who says he can't hear his mp3 player when he is using the case. I would also say that, unlike another reviewer, I find that the armband is comfortable and works just fine; indeed, I find it unworkable to hang the case around my neck.
This product was everything it advertised to be. We opened it and plugged it in and no problems at all. just as we expected, perfect..
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.
Honestly though, the main reason I shop with amazon is to save money and have a nice and easy experience purchasing items online. I have purchased xbox live cards from amazon for more than 6 months for 4000 Microsoft Points as low as $45.54. Prices fluctuate, but it wasn't so bad since I could get the code sent to my email. This is a great way to get points on the spot, save time and ultimately money.
this is a great item, but the vibration switch that makes it turn on when you touch it is WAAYYY too sensative (sometimes turning on and off on its own if its sitting at an odd angle) and seriously wastes the batteries.the only problem ive found at that point is that theres no elegant way to get the screen to just turn on - if you hit a button to get it to turn on it actually sends that button signal, so you can accidentally change channels or turn things off, depending on what button you hit before the display comes up. you have to kind of memorize "safe" buttons to hit, like the exit button, or a button that isnt actually lit up (there seems to be one above the volume buttons that i dont seem to see light up).other than that... i would say that i do wish the dvd/dvr controls were a bit more comfortable to hit, they are very small and all the way at the bottom of the device.
I've been using this bag for over a year now on a regular basis and love it! It fits my Canon 450D with the battery grip attached, which is hard to find in a mid-size daypack. My 50mm and 18-135mm also fit (one on body, one separate). I have it configured in three areas: a larger middle area for the camera with battery grip and lens, one medium side area for the other lens with room to spare and a small area for extra battery, SD cards and the like. There is room to spare for a lint free cloth, sunglasses and sometimes I can even squeeze in a long sleeve, light weight shirt. The two exterior zipper pockets easily fit personal items such as wallet, phone, sunscreen, etc.I wear it opposite of the photo shown, with the cross strap going from my right shoulder to my left hip. The strap is adjustable enough that it's fits my smaller 5'4" frame with or without a jacket. There are quite a few nylon attachment straps that I haven't used so I kind of wrap them around the strap and tuck the ends under so they don't get in the way, someday I'll learn how to use them. There is no water bottle pocket, it would be an awkward placement if they chose to add one, so I use a carabiner to clip my Camelback bottle, it works great and I can change it's placement on the bag if needed.I have used this as a carry-on while traveling quite a few times, I transfer my purse items to the outside zipper pockets and pack my purse in my suitcase. It does not fit a magazine, but with my new Kindle Fire =) that's not an issue anymore.The only negative is that it is a very casual looking bag which is not an issue in the field, but I tend to dress a bit more stylishly and this bag often does not coincide with that. However, that is a personal preference, not worthy of losing a star over. For nicer events I will be using a leather Jill-e bag.
Unless you have an EOS 1d Mark2s or something, I'm not sure that using these "lesser" cards would have any impact on anything.I've noticed no difference between this card and more expensive Sandisk and Lexar cards - perhaps it's the limitation of my hardware (Digital Rebel Xti) - if that's the case then refer to my first sentence.Did I mention that this card was cheaper?
speakers work well,,but it was hard to hang them on wall though all parts were included even speaker wire, though with a large room not actually enough wire was included. all in all for the price i am very satisfied
After all the playstation store and other scares of credit card information being leaked, I'm reticent to allow anyone to store my credit card information. Xbox live is one service where I doubly don't want my credit card info stored: due to this and that one of my children may &#34;inadvertently&#34; purchase things directly on my account.Buying the card from Amazon enables me to consciously budget purchases and instantly download the activation code from the purchase screen and use it immediately - the whole process being within a minute.
I just got this one last month. I have used it several time. The battery may take long time to get full charge but it last around 5 hours of continuous playing on my DVD-LS5.
Proof! you don't need to spend a lot on digital HDMI cables! This works just fine and ya can't beat that price!
I have had this all in one for a couple of years and it rarely works as it should. The last straw is that it will no longer recognize the scan function as of this day. All attempts to correct the software through HP channels result in the message "there is no known solution to the issue" Look elsewhere and avoid HP at all costs.
Replaced the internet providers modem with this one. A perfect match!Was shipped extremely fast. Everything was plugged in a ready to workin a matter of seconds.
I purchased this camera to use when traveling. I also have and use a Logitech QuickCam 5000 Pro (see my review for that camera), so I take this camera (the Notebook Pro) with me on trips.It comes with a small, rigid case to protect it as well as a wired earpiece (headset with microphone). The camera works with the driver/software to automatically manage the image (color balancing and exposure) as well as the audio (eliminating most of the echo).I have used it with MS Communicator (the corporate version of MSN Messenger) as well as Skype. Works well with both; the image is clear and colorful and the audio is clear and clean. The clip it comes with to hold on to the screen is somewhat unstable to use with the IBM Thinkpads given that the screens on these notebooks have a wider edge. However, if you don't play around too much with the camera it holds on well.Overall, it is a pleasure to work with.
I bought this for my wife because I burnt out the last one (Who knew you couldn't put it on high) This one has a permanent night light and the ionic feature drys the hair at a very fast rate. My daughter and wife LOVE how quiet and powerful this thing is. The compact design and the fact that it doesn't sit on the counter top is awesome.
It is an excellent product overall. But the manual is TERRIBLE, it has half of the information needed to set it up if you are not a technical person.
At first set-up I was real dissapointed... Drop-out was awful, distance was a joke, and the DHCP server kept changing the IP's on me (I guess it's supposed to, but my LinkSys always reassigned the same IP if it was available). The only thing good about it was the control panel, which was very intuitive for setting up my encryption and other security settings. One day I was working on a project and got real fruistrated so I unplugged it and plugged back in my old 802.11b Lynksys just to save time and sanity, and then it sat for a while.I realized one day that there are 3 access points within my building and maybe I needed to change my channel setting... HELLO!>!>! Way better (duh). This thing is great. Very reliable, decent distance (I have thick walls) and since I set up my static IPs it has been flawless.
I wish I would have found this product sooner. I have tried every other method of removing annoying peach fuzz/facial hair and this is by far the best.
The Pentax W20 is an excellent compact sports camera. Great menu, easy to use, you can use it in the water and it delivers excellent pictures for its size. Granted there are many compact models out there and some do provide better pictures butnone provide all the combinations that this one does. You can use it in the beach and actually see the preview on the window as it has a special coating, it can get wet or sand and you do not worry about it, you can actually bangit (within limits) and nothing will happen to it and littlekids can handle it without fear. Again this camera is directed for water sport activities but you will be extremelly pleased when you use it eslewhere too.
Love this one. It worked perfectly and I can listen to all my music from my IPhone through my port that was built in to my car.
I use a Wacom Graphire tablet for my work as an animator and found that the perspiration from my hand could make it really uncomfortable to work with after a full day of drawing. I thought wearing a glove might help, but was unsure of what kind to use. Thank God for the internet! I just typed in "cotton gloves" and these gloves were near the top of the list. They are absolutely perfect for what I need them to do, and have provided the added benefit of a more friction-free drawing experience on the tablet. I don't know if this is a widespread problem among tablet users, but if it is, this is a perfect (and inexpensive) solution!
I only buy B&W filters. They are super high quality and work really well. If you have not used a Polarizer, you should for many many of your photos.
After trying a half-dozen or so similar products with no real success, I finally found this one. Once you accept that none of these transmitting products are going to deliver perfect reception all the time, this is the about as close as I've found. The signal strength is better than most battery-powered units. The ability to power both the audio device and the transmitter off of the same plug in your cigarette lighter means that the unit will pay for itself in the saved cost of batteries pretty quickly. Being able to select almost any FM frequency means that you won't run into problems with interference from any local stations. The only real downside is the old-fashioned dial you use to select the transmitting frequency, which is somewhat imprecise and requires some fumbling. Still, it's better, and cheaper, than the alternatives.
Product works great, no issues. Bought these about 1 year ago and then ordered some more as I was adding another plasma for the basement. Don't pay huge prices for HDMI cables, these work just fine.
Easy to use- purchased item specifically to make prints from old slides- it's not difficult to operate- unfortunately the scanner was defective but Canon replaced it with a new scanner within two days- our prints from slides were of very good quality and much less expensive than having prints made at the local drug store
I bought this product years ago and it served us through 100's of trips all over the world. Unfortunately it was destroyed recently by our lovely TSA screening process, it looked like it was sent through a trash masher. This Ipod player is rugged, great sound, good battery life and easy to carry, I can only imagine what it was subjected to in it's final moments of digital life. I went on line to see about getting it repaired because I liked it so much and saw the Amazon had the same model for a fraction of what I paid for it years ago at our local yellow and blue box store. I decided to purchase a new one. Looking forward to many more years of trouble free operation.
I can't say there was anything wrong with this item, other than the fact it was not appropriate for the device on which I wanted to use it. The description does read that it is for EARLY GENERATION IPODS, and not the newer versions. Unfortunately, I didn't see that BEFORE purchasing the item. It's a shame Apple did not continue Firewire support for later IPODS. Returned the item for a refund, and will go with the USB connector.
After purchasing a universal remote for my brother last Christmas and hearing only great things I decided to start looking around for one to purchase for myself. The 880 was recommended by many people so I chose it and have not been the least dissatisfied with it at all. Setting it up was a breeze (about 1 hour). I do have a bit of tweaking to do later but the setup software makes that easy.
This thing really works! Shuffling remotes became a thing of the past for my wife and me, once I programmed the Harmony 670.Quick Hits:Pros: It works! Simple to use; programming covers all basic operations. Even a visitor in the house can now use our Audio/video system without my instructions or coaching.Cons: Still have to customize it, programming additional buttons to command the receiver's advanced functions.I simply followed the instructions provided in the accompanying software and website. It took two hours to gather and enter the information about our equipment:Yamaha AV ReceiverSony VCRToshiba DVD/CD playerDirect TV receiverSony TVMost time consuming was mapping the systems connections, so as to tell the computer program which inputs and outputs should be used for each operation, such as "Listen to music" or "Watch TV."Once all the information was entered, the computer programmed the remote in a few minutes, which I confirmed with a test in just a few minutes. Our first glitch showed up right away: You must turn off all equipment before starting to use the remote, otherwise it can't keep track of what's on and what's off. Since most of our equipment has powersaving modes, we never turn most of it off. That confused the remote; it turned off the Direct TV receiver while turning on the TV when we pushed the "Watch TV" button. Once we turned everything off and started over, everything was synchronized; now it is working as designed.The original remotes, except for the Yamaha receiver, have now been put away; we just don't need them. Other multi-component remotes I've tried couldn't do this. Some didn't recognize some of our equipment; others could command only one unit at a time, requiring us to use a selector switch to first select the TV and turn it on, then select the Direct TV receiver to turn it on, then select the AV receiver to turn up the volume. On the Harmony 670, all that is done by clicking one button: "Watch TV."We still need the Yamaha AV receiver remote to control advanced features such as surround mode, music processing mode, etc.; I just don't have the time now to teach the Harmony 670 all those details by manual programming. If it could be programmed by the computer database to do all that I'd give it a big "5" rating. We're keeping it and getting another Harmony Universal Remote for the upstairs system.
This Camara is great. The wife and I finnaly got tired of our [junk] 35 millimeter camera... so we forked out the money for this model, a 128MB memory card, and some rechargable batteries.We couldn't be more happy. The picture quality is exellent. About once a month we select the pictures we really like and take them to a store that will develop them onto photo paper for a fair price (much cheaper for us than buying a lot of fancy printers and such). The results are far better quality than those from our 35 millimeter camera. The color in the pictures is just great.I had no idea digital pictures could be transfered to photo paper with such exellent results. Toss your old film using camera in the garbage and get yourself one of these babies.
Bought a handful of these HDMI cables. All (3) have worked perfectly! Can't argue with the price either. Much cheaper than buying cables at a retail store. I can't speak to the longevity, however, I still have (2) from a few years ago working well.
These headphones were always on my wish list ever since i was looking around for headphones. I finally ordered them and i've been using them literally nonstop for two days now. They arent the most comfortable at first, but once you listen to the sound quality you dont even notice. I love these a lot and will for sure keep purchasing Sennheiser products until i can affort Beats.
I wanted a fairly portable ipod speaker system that had FM radio--this fit the bill. The sound was ok, not fantastic, but the main problem was you can only control the thing with the remote control. My remote broke after using it just 3 times. I didn't drop it, I wasn't rough with it. It just broke. Now there is no way to turn on the speaker system. I do not recommend this product.
I have had my 4355 for about 10 months now, and in that time the screen has cracked twice. The first time, I grudgingly paid the $175 fee to replace it and figured I must have done something wrong. Two months later, it cracks again. This time I am positive there was no extreme pressure, it was never dropped.It is simply poorly designed and extremely fragile.I will say that the way I use my PDA's has not changed in a decade. This is the only one (Palm Pilot, etc) that cannot take simple every day wear and tear.HP, if this your idea of product quality and design, you should be ashamed of yourself. When people have problems with your flawed products, fix them for free.I have spent thousands over the past 2 years on HP cameras, computers, etc and this has left such a bad taste in my mouth I will never by another HP product again.
I'm using this memory card with a Nikon D50 digital SLR camera.I've had no problems with it, and it seems fast when writing to the card.
Zonbu supplies a service and associated service for Linux but you can get a free download of a live CD that allows you to "take over" any PC and not impact its natively installed apps.This is the only wifi adapter that flavor of Linux supports............as a btw
In regards to whether or not you should keep your old camera, that's up to you. Really, most people are turning their video into digital anyways, so it's really not a question anymore. This just facilitates that process. However, keep in mind one thing: digital items fail. Then again, so does analogue. But now instead of having 7 tapes and only 1 failing, you have 7 hours in one spot. Personally, I'd rather this than the old tapes.Also note, this is the first release of a HDD based video camera. Either A, the price will come down and you'll kick yourself in the butt, or they'll keep coming out with better versions quickly for a while. But this is mostly based off the iPod frenzy. It's just a standard JVC camcorder made to store the information on a different format.
Fantastic lens, especially given the price. Nikon's cheapest lens is also one of their best lenses. Used on a Nikon D90 and D7000.Performance:The photos that this lens produces are incredible. Dof is fantastic, and the bokeh is beautiful. Sharp images all around. I keep this lens on my D90 at night because the lens is small and has exceptionally good low-light performance.Design and Quality:Quality of the lens construction is good. Not as tough as some of Nikon's higher end lenses, but I have no worries about this lens breaking. Since it is a prime lens, there is no zoom ring, only a focus ring. The lens is very small and light, and is easy to carry around.Overall:Greattt buy. Highly recommended. If you've never tried a prime lens before, they're definitely worth it. Photo quality is just never quite as good with a zoom.
I just bought this for a camera for the kids to use. We have a Canon Rebel (which I wont' let them use) and they use their ipods for photos and I was so tired of the low quality photos on the ipods, I decided we needed a second camera. I was tempted to get something with higher megapixels that was cute and pink and compact and I am SO glad I did my research and chose this one instead. The pictures have a great quality. The 10 zoom is fun to use. I will update as the kids have had more time to use it. The fact that the camera is now 10 years old and it still works so well really says something about the quality. Many of the reviews I have been reading about the newer compact , higher mp cameras are having issues where they stop working after a few months. I have also been comparing the pictures taken by the reviewers and the ones for this camera were really impressive. So if you are contemplating trying this camera , I say take a chance! I found mine on CL for only $30. What a steal.
I wasn't about to pay 15 bucks or more for HDMI cables if I didn't have to, and I found I didn't. The product works as it should and I have no complaints. There were no problems with shipping or delivery time. Thanks for a great product and services!
Strengths:A large amout of storage. Has games and can tell time.Memory-HUGE Controls-GREAT Size-UNBELEIVABLE! Features-BEATS ALL THE RESTWeaknesses:You some times need to reboot it but nothing changes your songs do not errase.Ca$hEverything you love about iPod just got tinier. iPod mini lets you bring along enough music for a three-day weekend getaway in a package so small you'll forget you're carrying it. Until people ask about it, that is. Apple engineers squeezed all the best features of iPod into a case weighing just 3.6 ounces. iPod mini features an anodized aluminum case that resists stains and scratches. The case weighs practically nothing, but protects iPod mini in your pocket, purse or backpack. Recessed in the case to keep its surface pristine wherever you lay it, the 1.67-inch (diagonal) backlit screen displays full song names and more. iPod mini gives you over 25 minutes of skip protection and lasts up to 8 hours on a single battery charge.great great great !
The fit on this kit is ridiculous bad on my 97 Teg. I'm not sure what to think. The manual says its for 88-91 Tegs in some places and 88-01 Tegs in other places. It definitely doesn't fit well. It doesn't have a bracket to mount where the OEM radio was mounted, and it doesn't fit snugly in the double-din slot. The top and bottom guides are bowed inward, the face plate bows outward, and after a few days the whole thing slides back out of the slot about a half inch on each side and I have to push it back in.While I'm complaining, I should also add the the installation manual is absurdly brief.I guess its probably better than nothing -- but not much better. I'm going to try to find a kit from another dealer. But until I do I have no choice but to keep using this one.
great item and super fast shipment!!! very affordable and exactly what I wanted. I would recommend this to anyone needing a HDMI cable. It was exactly as described
I already had the 320GB version of this drive in my computer. When I wanted to add another drive, selecting this drive from Amazon was a serious no-brainer. This drive has great specs., (except for the needs of the geekiest geeks that live in mama's basement and just play video games all day) and a price that cannot be beat. Add the manufacturer's 3-year warranty and you certainly have a winner!
So far it has been terrific. Radio and downloads are easy to sort out and use.Downloading was hard, but I finally got it. The sound quality is the best thing, however. It is better than my big stereo.Napster doesn't do this mp3 however.It does now.And did I mention that I put it throughthe washer and drier and it works just fine?
This headset has been sold for about 14 years now. It's a basic wired headset for cordless, mobile and even desk phones that have a headset jack - which is how I use it. I have some TMC 4300 multi-line phones and this works perfectly for those times when you're on a long hold or need to work with both hands while talking. It sounds just as good as the handset and eliminates neck cramps. At 4 bucks you can hardly go wrong!
Cuts my terminating time literally in half! Highly recommend this punchdown accessory blade. Now why do I have to keep typing more words?
I like the sound quality for something so inexpensive, mostly needed something to make the computer loud enough to hear plus have the surround sound along with it.The only setback is the control for the speakers (volume, bass, matrix?) is connected by a wire which makes it kind of annoying to increase and decrease volume.
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!
I bought this for my wife to watch in the kitchen. She is very pleased with it. It takes up less space than the little old 9" portable we had there previously, but the picture and sound are WAY better. Plus the number of channels is doubled or tripled by digital reception and a better analog receiver.I use a flexible parallel-wire antenna hidden on top of a kitchen cabinet. It is connected to the TV on a kitchen counter-top through holes I drilled in the top and bottom of the cabinet.
I was looking for an HDTV for a limited space, so size was important. I went and looked many within-the-range and general specificatios, and then checked the reviews if available. The samsung lcds just blew me away! I also have a 24" samsung monitor that is to die for.I had a 100lb CRT in the old space and when hooking up wires or (god forbid) moving it, was a nightmare.The built in tuners and off air HD is great as well. The appearance is elegant and recent reports show the new crop of lcd/plasma tvs offer great reliability. What's not to like?
Got it last week and seems to be working OK. At first I was skeptical because it wasn't Pb(lead) but NiMh, unlike the original battery. No ill effects yet :-)
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.
so the box says that you can record from a cd player or a home stereo system. i spent 45 minutes with some [person] over in technical assistance trying to figure out how to record from a sony cd player to this sony md and you know what the [man] said, he said that i had to consult the maker of the device i was trying to record from (sony). so i told it was a sony mp3/cd, then the [man] told me i had go to radio shack or something of the sort. the box does says that you can use it for non pc recording straight out of the box. YOU CAN NOT RECORD FROM ANYTHING OTHER PC WITHOUT ADDITIONAL AND OFTEN EXPENSIVE WIREING.OK now for the pros and cons of the product.PROS:1 - Realtime recording! from the look of it newer models do not offer real time recording, which is a shame, its fun to record tv, video game audio, and pretty much anything with head phone jack.2- the MiniDisc itself is very strudy and hip looking.3- There is a remote jack. you can call the evil people at sony and get a remote that meets your needs.4- (kind of) the simple burner software is ok, you can make mixes of the cds you own faster then real time... but it still takes about 10-20 to download on to a your MD about 60 minutes worth of music. so its not that fast.5- the quality of real-time recorded music is AMAZING. it sounds just like the original even in LP4 mode.CONS:1- as i said ealier the costumer serivice is the WORST of any company i know.2- The OpenMG software is HORRIBLE. it's like the software was built to crash you computer. because that is all it does.3-Becuase the OpenMG software is SO BAD the only way to get MP3s into the minidisk it to burn the onto CD's and then the CD to Minidisk which meadless to say takes away quality.4- minidisc can be hard to find and not as affordable as blank cd.5-No included remote or realtime recording wires (FOR THE RECORD THE JAPANESE VERSION (which is EXACTLY the same product as this expect that the manuals are in japanese), THE JAPANESE VERSION INCLUDES BOTH FOR A LITTLE LESS THE PRICE IN AMERICA THAT DOESNT INCLUDE EITHER.finally, in this case the bad out ways the good NO REMOTE, NO CUSTOMER SERICIVE, NO GOOD SOFTWARE, and an over priced under-featured product. cause this model to get just one star.
What could I say that hasn't been said? If you are looking at this camera you are looking for a cheap and easy to manage camera. You know the quality isn't HD, you know the sound isn't Dolby Digital. It's genuinely just a good camera for an even better price. PLUS, its size makes it really easy to sneak it out on people and get some real candid videos.
Fantastic lens. If you look up MTF charts for this thing it's up there with lenses costing double or more as far as sharpness. Couple this with a camera body that takes advantage of the 2.8 aperture and auto focus is snappy. You simply won't find a better deal in a lens.
Great headphones, great buy. Got a notification that it had shipped and checked my door stoop; there it was. Plugged them in right away, wonder bright sound.
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.
I've purchased 400, 1200 and 1600 codes from Amazon several times and each time it works perfectly. Code is presented to you immediately after checkout. Thank you for adding the different values for purchase.
I bought this keyboard not knowing what you expect, when it arrived i was so excited to open it and put it to work, come to find out it works only with xp and requires an infrared receiver,bummer,my laptop has neither,so i had to buy another one and the feel of it is way not close to the Microsoft. I wish they ould make one that is windows 7 compatable and 2.4GHZ capable..If one could be make i would surly purchase one.Sonny
The FM transmitter was as described on the site. It came in as is condition. Works well with all types of mp3 players. Quality of transmission is good (depends your FM receiver as well). Range of transmission is ~ 40 fts. All in all good product with decent price.
I've had this bag for 4 years. The stitching on the backpack handles are now broken and the fabric has torn. It is a fantastic bag that I have been very happy with. I am now buying another one because I have a huge laptop. Highly recommended.
great product for the price you pay. Works Perfectly!The quality is not quite up there when compared to other higher end cables, but it is hardly noticeable.
This card has been nothing but an endless headache for me. I've had more problems than I can name with this card. First, the card's quality isn't very good at all. Second, the card has a bad hiss in the rear signal (it's not my speakers, I checked). Third, the card has useless onboard stuff that cause MORE headaches. The mixer they give you is completely useless. It has no equalizer or anthing of the sort. It simply affects volume levels. The &quot;diagnostics agent&quot; is annoying and useless and occasionally starts up with my computer on startup (randomly) and starts checking stuff. All programs and utilities are annoying and useless overall. Fourth, the drivers are bad. I have a brand new computer with XP on it and it doesn't work well. I'm a good computer user and can't figure this update thing out yet. For some reason, the updated drivers won't install because the program claims my drivers don't exist, which they do. This card has caused me MANY other problems, including severe distortion problems, but they just don't come to mind right now.Bottom line: Save your money and get one of the following:--Augidy 2--Turtle Beach Santa Cruz--M-audio Revolution
Excelente precio para el tipo de producto ofrecido. Tremendo alcance, puedes enfocar de una forma sencilla el objeto. Esta hecho de un material muy resistente a alguna caida, tiene un tamano y peso que permite un manejo aceptable del equipo.
This lens is just about perfect, and I don't throw that word around much. It yields blistering sharpness across the frame even at f/2.8 with punchy colors and great contrast. AF is pretty quick for a macro lens and silent as not to disturb the insects or other little critters you may be photographing. The build quality is sturdy with a nice texture on the barrel and a good feel to the focus ring. This lens functions as my portrait lens as well and does a good job kicking backgrounds out of focus at f/2.8 while rendering the subject with remarkable sharpness and clarity. In fact, it may be too sharp for some portrait work, you could count the pores on the subject's skin! You can't go wrong with this lens. I consider it a "must buy" for anyone with a Canon EF-S compatible camera.
What can you say about a cap... well.. It fits my camera perfectly as expected.. period. Easiest 5 stars ever.
I used to rent these for our video productions and finally bought a pair few months ago. For the price, you won't find a better set of headphones. There's a reason why so many audio pros still sue these in the field.
This product was delivered to me, from Amazon and right on time! It looks like it would be a good one, As I never will open it to see if it works or not, I'm just a collector! I never open things that I buy from Amazon! But it sure is a pretty product!
I'm happy enough with this player since I wanted it mainly so I could play movies from my computer. It also plays DVD-R from my Sanyo recorder. BUT it does not play DVD-RW in the VR format. This was a disappointment. I had read that if a player will play DVD-RW, then it will play VR format. Note that Amazon does advertise that it will play DVD-RW. That may be the case, but like I said it will not play the VR format. I do love being able to play the Divx though.
Although it is a cheap cord if you need a replacement, i did not notice an improvement in resolution, even after updating my settings to allow HD output. The product quality seems to be poor overall.
This is a great item. I bought it as a gift and the recipient LOVES it. The sound is fantastic and you end up only really hearing it in the kitchen and not throughout the other rooms in the house. BUT, it doesn't mount correctly because of some type of defect in one of the corners. Now the hard part is exchanging it because it is out of stock at every Circuit City in southern california!
I know, I know. It's practically the same as the Apple IPOD but I found the HP to have a Windows XP Setup poster inside and THEY WERE IN STOCK! Plus there are customizable tattoos I can print then stick on my HP IPOD. So if they are the same then why not buy HP?
I am amazed with the the quality of the Audio Technica AT-PL50 I purchased recently. I was looking for a turntable that had a built-in preamp so I could hook it up straight to my iPod Hifi and the AT-PL50 worked perfectly. The sound quality is amazing, the setup was simple. It's exactly what I was looking for and the price was perfect.For some one looking to get into vinyl this is an inexpensive way to do it without sacrificing much.
I found this card to work great, no problem with installation, works GREAT. I would recommend this product.
This robotic arm is wonderful! It turns so much that I can see the tv from the next room while laying in bed. It is a little loud, but that is very minor. Worth every penney. Also, this was the best price that I could find on the internet. It was very easy to install. But, once it is up you can't access the ports to add another item unless you take everything off of the wall.
I recently got a new Samsung 55" LED HDTV and needed an HDMI cable for my xbox 360. I went to stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart and the cables usually cost about $50. My friend told me to buy a cheap one from Amazon and it would be the same. He was right! The cable works perfectly and I've had it for at least 6 months now.
I think this unit is great. It plays all my european DVD's and all my burned DVD's with no problem. The remote is a bit cheap but this unit has worked flawlessly since purchase.
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
THE Q3 IS SCRAP...I HAVE IT FOR ONE MONTH NOW AND IT IS HAVING LOTS OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS...LOCKS UP,WON'T DISPLAY HOUSE RANGE NUMBERS,MAPS OUT OF DATE,ETC.AND TECH SUPPORT TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO AN ELECTRONIC REPAIR SHOP WHICH CANNOT FIX IT BECAUSE NOBODY HAS THE SOFTWARE BUT NEXTAR AND WHEN IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY NEXTAR WON'T FIX IT SO IT IS JUST A DISPOSABLE ITEM....IS BASICALY IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME....IF THEY MAKE IT THEY SHOULD FIX IT BUT THEY WON'T...I WILL NEVER DEAL WITH NEXTAR AGAIN
Overall, I am pleased with the laptop after several months of usage, it replaced a Dell 8200, it sure looks a lot nicer than the Dell but I wouldnt say it is radically faster, except maybe for the hard disk, but it is just incrementally better re g-wireless, widescreen etc. I paid a premium for this laptop, over 2200, and would not say that it is really worth a premium price, though it is a solid value at &lt;2k. One item that many reviewers fail to note is the DVI digital video output of this laptop, this is a fairly unique feature for a laptop, and is a considerable factor in the price. In short, you can use it as an HDTV DVD player driving a large screen HDTV monitor, which is pretty cool, especially with some of the WMVHD HDTV DVDs out there.two cons worth noting - the screen brightness is not up to par with some of the other laptops out there, it is acceptable at max brightness setting, but just marginally. It is also lacking a true line-in audio input, there is only mic-in and headphone-out, this is a consideration if you want to record stereo line-level audio.Also, the hi-def screen will necessitate using the XP extra-large font setting with a 120+DPI screen res setting to prevent squinting.
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 haven't tried any other FM transmitters, but this one gets the job done for me. One thing to note, this is strictly for car use as the only power source for the device is a cigarette lighter jack. I do occasionally get interference if I'm at a gas station or under an overpass, but 95% of the time the sound quality is fine as long as I'm transmitting to a frequency that isn't in use.
Fairly simple and self-explanatory. These cables connect easily, and there is no noticeable loss in signal strength when using them as extension cables.
I had the same problem as KB from Ohio, except it happened to me after just 7 months. The unit just stopped dead, no display, in the middle of the run, middle of a song. Though I had only a few days before replaced the battery, I assumed that was the problem and changed it again. It started again, so no problem. Next run, it stopped after about 30 minutes, just dead. I did not replace the battery this time, and when I turned it on a couple of days later lo and behold it started again. Buth then halfway through my run it stopped again, dead as a doornail. This happened two more times and I gave up. Looks like I just have to get a new one. Those over priced warranties might be worth it if you really want this unit.
Very nice binoculars for the price. Amazing clear and bright picture. Respectable FOV. 100% waterproof. Good focus adjust, I find it to be even less trouble than center focus as once you adjust for each eye, you generally can leave the setting alone. Memorize the numbers and you can share with a friend. Only one tiny negative aspect is the lense covers detach quite easily as others have mentioned. Not sure what kind of mod could fix that, perhaps some elastic permanently attached to the 2 covers.
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.
My wife and I bought this product in December as a Christmas present (Dec 16th '06). We didn't even use this until the middle of January when we hung our new plasma tv and remodeled our living room. Well, immediately we noticed that the machine would not recognize the dvd's all the time. We would try them a couple times and they would work most of the time. Well, it kept getting worse. I called the 800 number on the manual and the "lady" told me to unplug the machine for a minute and plug it back in. Well, this worked a couple times (it wouldn't even shut-off some of the times). I called LG last week and they told me that my warranty was now up, but the parts are still covered. They recommended I take it to Best Buy and have them fix it. I called best buy and they said to bring it buy and they'll see what they can do. They said they could fix it and it would cost approximately $41.00. I put a non-refundable deposit down of $24.00 for them to send it out to get repaired. I received a call a couple days later saying it is going to cost $80.00 PLUS to fix it. Their only reply was "do you accept or deny these charges". What a GREAT customer service "Best Buy" has. Not only did they double their estimate to fix my machine, they suckered me into basically GIVING them $24. I have bought a lot of merchandise from Best Buy in the past, and this is the first time I dealt with their service department......NEVER AGAIN AM I GOING TO PURCHASE AN LG PRODUCT OR ANTHING FROM BEST BUY !!!! I hope a lot of you will do the same so we can send a message to these businesses that if you screw the customers, you're not going to be in business long. This product (& company) does not deserve any stars, but apparently "1" is the minimum you can rate....sorry.
This player is easy to use. The sound is awesome. It weighs more than the average ipod player but the quality makes up for it and the back pack that it comes in is very sturdy BUY IT!!!!
These cable worked great and they came in different colors so can tell which one goes from the router to the PS3, Xbox,TV.
I bought this lens for my daughter, then another one for my own Nikon camera also. For the Amazon prices available, it makes no sense NOT to get one of these if you are concerned at all about possible damage to your EXPENSIVE lens. One little "OOPS" would be all it takes to see the value of one of these protective lenses! Well worth the cost!
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!
Great portable wireless mouse for the price. Works perfectly; rarely have any problems with it (I've used it with Windows XP and Mac OSX Lion). Snap-in receiver makes the battery last (seemingly) forever.
The mouse wouldn't connect, the keyboard skipped keys repeatedly. I have never returned a mail order item before this one but it is just THAT bad.
I love this mouse, it feels great and the response is amazing. Its a great mouse for gamers, the only problem is the mouse scroll doesn't click and I switch weapons to quickly, but that just takes a little getting used to.
I must say I have been totally pleased with the purchase of the S7000 camera. I owned a Fujifilm 6900Z prior to acquiring this camera and have found the S7000 to be a world apart in difference (much better). Utilizing the excellent digital media format (xD) or the older Microdrive/Compact Flash I or II media. Slots are provided for both. The range of shutter/flash settings provided are capable of all that you'll ever need and even a threaded cable release shutter-release button for time exposures. All though the lens' zoom controls are now on the back right-side panel of the camera they are a little less intuitive in this location and a little more cumbersome. The learning curve is a little steeper with these zoom controls at least as to placement of the controls. One control any photographer should learn about right away is the exposure/focus lock button, although the auto-focus feature works extremely well, a slight movement of the camera will change the point of focus rather quickly. So, knowledge of the exposure lock control is fairly important. Also, you will need to keep the exposure lock button depressed until the shutter release button has been depressed and the image begins recording. This is a minor drawback and inconvenience and Fuji should have created a simple "on" lock for depressing the button and an "off" mode if pressed again. In addition, the manual focus setting appears to be pretty worthless as the focus mechanism struggles to update the focus point inside the viewfinder rapidly. This makes knowledge of the use of the exposure lock button with the auto-focus feature even more important. Understanding White Balance is also key with this camera. Relying on any camera's auto white balance feature, means a lot more post processing correction. Custom White Balance with S7000 is a breeze using the back side of a 18% Gray card (it's white)! Read up on this feature before heading out into the field and relying solely on the camera's interpretation. A major plus with this camera is the capability to do all image processing outside of the camera with a PC or MAC. This camera offers the RAW CCD sensor format solely for post processing work (image processed outside the camera). Images range from about 12-13Mb per image. So definitely obtain a 1Gb xD or Compact Flash storage card if you want to work a lot in this particular format. Rechargeable NiMH batteries are a must for this camera unless you own stock in EverReady or Energizer. Although, power management is extremely good even if you like to preview your images a lot? You will find you'll need to end up turning the camera on and off a lot if you're using a timer for the power management. I have always set mine to "off". Also splurge on the exorbitantly priced AC Adapter or buy one used online. If you decide to let the camera process images, you will get some extremely good color results at the highest JPEG settings (6.3 Mega-pixel actual and 12.1 mega-pixels interpolated). This is probably the easiest and best setting for most people who don't want to process every image outside the camera on a computer. I never use the video capabilities on this camera although they are quite good, only limited by your memory card capacity (I'd say go for the Hitachi 2Gb Microdrive if you plan on using this for video) I believe if you want to shoot video though, you should buy a video camera. This camera is too capable for still image creation to utilize as a video camera solely. I found this camera to be one of the finest semi-pro point-and-shoot cameras on the market for the dollar. This model incorporates top notch optics and superior low noise, and in-camera processing (JPEG) when utilized. This is an easy camera to recommend for an advanced user and someone who is already familiar with basic photographic exposure principles and color temperature. It will be a challenging camera for someone who is just beginning to come to terms with photographic principles however. I am a professional photographer who also uses the Fuji S2 and S3 Pro SLR digital cameras where a multitude of lenses might be required. So, I have a pretty thorough understanding of the most of the Fuji lineup from recent years.
I love this. I have 2 monitors at work and I was tired of looking down at them. This stand allowed me to put both of them at the same height and create more room on my desk.
No fingerprints, no cracks and if there are any in the future it will be on this lens and not on the expensive one connected to the camera. Great price!
These headphones sound great. They are very comfortable and reliable.It's no surprise these are the standard headphones in music industry.
Its nice to buy points from amazon and get them instantly. Never had a problem. Thanks for the good service.
I read a number of AT-PL50 reviews before buying it. The reviews were either very positive or very negative. I decided to take a chance and buy the unit and return it if I got a bad one.I am very pleased with the unit I recieved. There is no hum despite the absense of a ground wire: no skating so far, and the quality of the reproduction is excellent. The power cord length is ample but the signal cords are very short so I had to extend them.The bottom line is that I am pleased with my purchase and intend to use it to copy vinal to CD. It's a great value.
Got this bag along with the 055XPROB & the 322RC2 Joystick Head. The legs will barely fit in the bag without the head. With the head forget it. So if you want to carry your tripod with any type of head on it this is not the bag, you'll need something longer. Now as far as the bag, it is built very nicely. I would love the bag if it were six inches longer. I gave one star because the bags description says its for the 055X series tripods.
Here stands the narrow, but deep and tall Monitor 60 (M60), the middle performer of the Polk Audio Monitor series, between the lesser endowed 50 and bigger sibling 70. It's dimensions and tower design make it well suited for home theatre and two-channel music listening. At a height of 37.5 inches it pairs well with TV's perched on cabinet or wall mount. No need for cement bricks or adjustable stands, the 60 will put the seated listener's ear and the center channel speaker on the same plane. The upper three drivers, placed at the top end of the speaker's cabinet, will reach over even the most prominent sofa arms. The cabinet feet are of a hard plastic, spike design that works well enough for carpet or hard surface flooring.The Monitors sound quality is fairly clear and detailed, a slight bit on the bright side, but fairly neutral. I'm certain no one would accuse the Monitor of possessing too much warmth. To answer the million-dollar question - does the Monitor 60 have sufficient bass using a small woofer? My answer is the safe one, drawing up specs (depth versus output), considering intended use (music, movie, listening environment), and understanding human differences, it depends.The M60's frequency response ranges from 38Hz to 25kHz. For those unaware - the human range of hearing is generally recognized to be 20Hz (bass) - 20kHz (treble). Therefore, the 60's bass output leaves room for improvement in terms of depth. However, it's rare for music to reach below 40Hz and for movie watching with deep Low Frequency Effects (LFE) a subwoofer is the ideal choice.Out of the box, prior to break-in, and with no Receiver/EQ adjustment, my preference found the bass lacking prominence when playing a wide variety of music selections. Using the Receiver's "Direct" minimal circuitry setting the M60 produced just enough bass to be adequate for my taste. In fact, at this point, increasing the volume to feel the bass, you'll probably notice the pain in your ears far sooner. However, after about a month of break-in and adjusting the Receiver's EQ, the bass is sufficient. Increasing the bass tone control on the A/V receiver may be enough for some. Most modern A/V Receivers include graphic equalizers for each speaker as well. If the only intended use is music listening, the Monitor 70 with its added depth and three way design is probably worthy of the extra cost, just as the M60 is a better choice than the M50.When considering theatre use and for those who want the deepest, most prominent bass in their music, purchasing a powered subwoofer is the obvious. Similarly priced subwoofers drop down in the upper 20's and mid 30Hz area, thereby filling in the need for any added depth. The Monitor 70 rivals the RANGE of a subwoofer with low frequency output at about 30Hz and seems to be a good choice. However, bass VOLUME superiority from the subwoofer is far more than marginal. The difference is most noticeable on paper when reading SPL measures, but easily identified by even the ears of novice listeners. A tower speaker's added output during movie effects is noteworthy as opposed to the subwoofer which is proud and loud. If you're listening environment precludes heavy bass output, then a pair of Monitor 60 without subwoofer is an excellent choice.My Polk speaker system consists of the Monitor 60's in Front,Polk Audio Monitor Series CS1 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black), andPolk Audio Monitor 30 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black)in surround and rear positions. The subwoofer is a 250 watt amped, 12 inch HSU Research to which all bass is crossed-over at 80Hz by the Receiver, a 95 Watt per channel 7.2 surround Yamaha with High Definition audio decoders. Content is provided by a Samsung Blu-ray player and HP Home Theatre PC storing music in .WAVE and .WMA-lossless format. I listen to a wide variety of music, mostly Jazz and Classical, some pop/rock, occasionally techno/industrial, blues, world styles, such as Irish Trad. The 60's seem at home with each genre. However, primarily my system is used for DVD/Blu-ray playback.For added perspective, I listened to music with the M60's connected to a 100wpc Carver Integrated amp and matching CD player in a smaller, less lively room than that where my Home Theatre resides. The room seemed to lend a little upper bass forwardness, but the overall neutral-bright sound was pretty consistent. In addition, I bi-amped the speakers using a 200wpc Adcom 2-channel amp powering the three 5.25 inch drivers and the forementioned Yamaha powering the tweeters. There was no recognizable improvement. I believe that the post processing bi-amp configuration in the Receiver diminishes any potential gain. However, since this is advertised as an efficient 8-ohm speaker with a two-way design, high current configurations probably add minimal improvement in audio quality.Last, Polk speaker quality is well-known in audio circles and the Monitors are no exception. Binding posts, rubber driver surrounds, bi-amping, and solid MDF/wood cabinetry are just some of the obvious signs. It was my ownership of Polk products in the past and their great reputation that had me looking at them in the first place. I must make a confession. Purchasing seven new Polk Monitors for just over $500, with no shipping charges, was a very big factor in choosing this setup. Initially intending to upgrade the Monitors after a year, I'm finding little motivation after a COUPLE of years use, and very happy with the bang for buck performance. After visiting several stores and listening to various setups, it's my honest belief that a noticeably improved upgrade would cost around $1,000 for the pair.
This remote works perfect with all of my devices. I love logitech universal remotes this is my third all of them are different models. This one is the best for the money. Don't waste your money on a cheaper model.
I used this mount to put my NIKO-OTP2011R 20" flat panel TV. It was really easy to install and came with extra screws (I guess that's to be flexible with other VESA model, the NIKO is a VESA 100). There is a tool included to tighten the joints on the mount if you need them tightened. When I first looked at this product online and even when I first received it, I was worried because I saw that the mount only uses 2 screws to attach to the wall (or whatever you attach it to). I was worried that it wouldn't be sturdy enough, but I was wrong, it is absolutely strong and sturdy enough. Make sure that your TV isn't more than the weight limit.
Best price for the product. Works great and makes camera installation very easy. Allows you to put camera anywhere you want.
The color printed is very vivid but a little off the true color. However, the prints often have streek lines at the borders that can not be fixed. The so-call "technical supports" which provide services over the phone (sounded like someone contracted out from India) is not very helpful in solving the problems either.
I bought this camera in May 2004 and it seemed an excellent deal at the time (250 dollars). It takes good photos and it's sturdy. I am now upgrading to one of those credit-card size cameras with 4 MP but my brother is buying the HP from me.There are only a few cons:-The size and weight. I want a camera that I can fit into my pockets or into the sort of tiny purse you take to parties/weddings, etc.-Only 16 MB internal memory. I bought a Kingston SD 128 MB card (around 25 dollars) and that was enough for me.-Pictures tend to come out blurred when using the focus, unless you place them on a solid surface, which is impossible to do most of the times.-The flash was too strong... eyes wouldn't come out red, but closed!! Seriously, all of the people I took pictures of complained about the intensity of the flash.The pros:-Very good pictures.-Easy to use buttons. I didn't have to read the instructions, the interface was very intuitive.-Sturdy, butterfingers-proof.-Good prize.I have read other reviews where it is advised that you need the docking station... well if you have a computer with USB ports, you don't. It's as easy as plugging the camera to the computer and the files will start uploading inmediately (with the software provided in the CD). And about the battery life... it's funny, but it seemed to get better with time. The camera comes with rechargeable batteries, and I used both those and good alkaline AA batteries for backup. It carries 4 of them, but unless you record many videos, they'll last enough.
If your trying to decide if you should get this or not. I say yes. I personally bought one of these used, one of the refurbished ones, about 2 years ago. Since then I have bought an IPod, but when I travel I still use this thing. Why is this? Because the single AA battery on this thing (Yes, its AA not AAA) will last for a very very long time. I beleive the number they say is 50 hrs and this sounds about right. A single minidisk will also hold a lot, maybe 70 to 90 songs. If you need more space you can simply buy more minidisks which are fairly cheap, and are quite durable. The device definately deserves a 5 star review, but the software that comes with it is a little weak. By comparison to most mp3 player softwares it is very bad software, and after using ITunes it certainly is a pain. You can basically do everything you want with the software, but it will take about two or three times as long as it would with ITunes for instance.
I bought this product for one main reason, I hate shredding cheese and I wanted something to do the work for me. This product does exactly that. Just slide the cheese down the shoot and a couple seconds later you have a mound of shredded cheese, with an absolute minimal amount of work.Pros: shreds cheese easily and quickly, easy to clean and put togetherCons: old design, must be the orininal. cuts other items well, but I'm not too impressed.
I feel like I have already paid for this product from all the speeding tickets I could have received. This radar detector gives you enough time to slow down. If the cop car does not have on its radar, your radar will not go off. I have met a cop going 10 mph over limit, but he did not stop me. The only downfall to these lasers are they are very sensitive, so make sure you know what is a warning and what is not. You will be able to tell after using radar a couple of weeks. Also, if you are around department stores w/ motion sensor doors, I would recommend to turn radar off because it will absolutely drive you insane with its loud beats. Overall, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone, and I actually bought this for my best friend because I had one and loved it.
This is a great product. Small and compact and easy to carry. It works great with my palm. I can type my school work and then synchit to the computer. I highly recommend it.
Bought one of these at Sears and was initially happy with it. But after a couple weeks of light use, the battery refused to charge. So I exchanged it at the store for a new unit. Used that one, again gently and according to the manual, for about a week--then it ceased working altogether. The player wouldn't turn on, whether on battery or mains power. Audiovox clearly has either design or quality control problems with this model. I suggest selecting a different model, and perhaps a different brand.
The card reader I received was black instead of the pictured white. This worked well for me since I prefer black anyway. The card reader functions perfectly with Windows 7, Vista, and XP. The clear cap that covers the USB can also attach to the back of the reader while it's in use preventing you from losing the cap and covers the SD card.
Overall it does what it is supposed to do. Compact size is a plus. The only complaint is the view gets dim when you zoom in a cloudy day.
I am happy that most of these reviews reflect better experiences than most have had with this card (judging by other online reviews). Personally, the TV-Wonder has never functioned properly on my system (which is totally juiced up). It consistenly freezes and shuts down my system. ATI support has also been lacking in that the company is slow to respond and generally unwilling to support software and current drivers. Good Luck with your TV-Wonder. My experience has been horrible.
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.
4GB can really make a difference and I am now a believer.I recently got a newApple iMac Desktop with 24" Display MA878LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)and ugraded from 1GB to 4GB. (2 of these memory chips)All iMac Core 2 Duo systems have two user accessible slots and may be updated with one memory module at a time. For the maximum performance benefit possible, two modules of the same size can be installed to enable 128MBit memory addressing. This makes the best use of the new duo Intel chips and really speeds things up, esp. when using more than one application. I see a difference esp. when using memory intesive programs like Photoshop or Bryce, and my system is more stable as well.It is a bit early to comment on longevity, but so far, so good!
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!
I purchased this product so that I could or share my internet connection. This splitter did not work. It takes all the wires in the cable and splits it into two different groups. It wasn't what I was looking for. I'm sorry I purchased this cable splitter
The Buffalo website indicates that the Linkstation Pro allows you to access your files from the web. I emailed Buffalo tech support before buying, and they confirmed this. However, after about a month's correspondence with Buffalo they ultimately admitted that web access isn't supported on this model. I'm hence not at all impressed.
Just got the system works real great for the price. Simulates surround sound pretty good. Perfect system for a bedroom unit.
Today (Purchased on May 05, 2011) i buy xbox 360 Live 1600 microsoft points (online, Not card) the seler send me code on my email, this code is not valid! send me new VALID code or Give me back my money!
got this so my son could attach multiple usb devices to computer. didn't realize you could also charge usb devices with computer off if the wall adapter is plugged in! son is very happy he can eliminate several chargers and free up electrical outlets and never have to unplug from the computer. others mention blue leds on theirs but his are red and he thinks it looks cool. Great item
I purchased this charger about a month ago and by the time I received an email reminding me to review this product it was already not working. It worked well for about two weeks and then the cord had to be jiggled and held at a certain angle to get the charge until it finally gave out. The connector came apart and so I investigated. I cut the cord open and saw that it was poorly soldered together; the connection was barely there in the first place because the wires were just touching the connector. Since this is the second cord this has happened with I have decided not to buy another one. I pulled the wires out of the cord myself and spliced the connector back on, soldered it myself, and put electrical tape around it. It works now but only after a lot of hassle and effort on my part.
For under a hundred bucks this camera is one of the finest out there! The features on it are outstanding,the quality and detail of the photo's are amazing. I'd recommend this to anyone in the market for a well priced camera!
I've had good luck with Amazon's storefront vendors on other inexpensive HDMI cables at 2 meters. I bought this 25' cable to connect to my new laptop's HDMI port. It immediately disabled my TV's connectivity with remote controls and broadcast a mediocre picture with no sound. At $10 it's not worth sending back. I'll probably eat the loss and buy something a little more upscale.
Finally, the price is right! HDMI cables are generally set at gouging prices at retail stores. I found these cables and bought two for $3.88. They work great. I always trust Amazon to steer me in the right direction, and they earn my trust every time I use their website.
I am very pleased with these HDMI cables. I have read that the least expensive cables perform just as well as the more expensive ones and I have to say that I agree.
I bought this USB for my car to charge and/or when I didn't want to use BT. There are several issues with the cord. It doesn't hold the charge, has issues syncing with my car, and even uses too much voltage (?) which prompts a warning to pop up on the screen in my car. It's not nearly as fluid as my previous USB (Balkin) with my iPhone 4. The reason I opted for this wire was because it was black (unavailable through Apple as of this writing) which matched my car and phone. Superficial, but why not?Beyond the actual product's function, when it was sent to me the USB part of the cord had been crushed during shipping, making it useless. In attempting to return the cord, BoxWave's policy is a response within 48 hours - well each and every communication I had with them took the full 48 hours to respond. Even when they said they had yet to receive my cord, even though I showed them the verification from USPS. I'm not sure how they never received it, but to their credit they did send a replacement out immediately. Overall, it wasn't worth it just for a black cord. The product itself plus the service deserve a 2 star rating at best.
I have purchased three of these batteries through Amazon's various dealers in the past three years. Two out of the three are still usable. One of the older ones has failed and was very weak from the start. The two older ones would last very briefly, before re-charging was necessary. The one I purchased last year is the best one thus far, holds the juice much longer, and I paid around $15 for it.(compared to over $25 for the other two) Nikon has recalled many of these batteries, so you may want to check their website for the model #'s. The ones I bought did not have any legible serial numbers on them. (unless you can read Japanese?)Nikon EN-EL1 Rechargeable Battery for Nikon Coolpix 775, 880, 885, 995, 4300, 4500, 4800, 5000, 5400, 5700 & 8700 Digital Cameras
This product worked just as I expected. I plugged it in, Windows XP found it and I was ready to go. Couldn't be easier.
I am pretty impressed with this item. Not only is it a solid and very practical accessory, but it looks dang sweet too.The grip is rubberized, which means very comfortable shooting. The magazines for the batteries work very well, and theres even a storage slot for the old battery door so you don't lose it! Its great to always have a backup magazine with charged batteries or aa's, just in case. Also, this adds a good amount of heft and surface area to the camera, making a semi-pro camera feel much more rugged and professional. With endurance far surpassing the need of most shoots and a sleek look, i'm very enamored with this item.My only qualm with this is the shutter button. As mentioned in other posts, its very mushy. There isn't much definition between half click and full click, and i find myself pushing extra hard to get the shutter to release. I do a lot of fashion and concert photography where capturing split second moments is key...a mushy and unresponsive shutter is worrisome to me, especially in burst mode.But I think i'll get used to the feel, and for $60 instead of $150, I'm willing to sacrifice a little quality. Its an outstanding product with really very few drawbacks. It'll definately always be in my camera bag.
The secret of utilizing the full potential of your DVD player is in the power transference from unit to television. Don't trust your power to anything other than Monster Cables. Straight out of the box, toss the factory cables...don't even plug them in. Using these cheap cables is a waste of time. I recently purchased a Toshiba SD1600 (you can read my review here at Amazon) and thought nothing of paying the extra money based solely on the reviews I read. I also purchased the RCA's from Monster cable, which comes with a video cable. Just a tip, you can save money by buying the Monster Cable S-Video DVD player Just Hook It Up kit. That way you aren't bothered by the superfluous video composite cable.
These cables are a waste of your $1.50, avoid.They cause static flicker, pale colors, and image distortion. I bought 3 of these and compared them one by one on a blu-ray to an HDMI cable I bought for 10 bucks a couple months ago off amazon. All 3 caused such a low picture quality I put them in the trash as not mistakenly use them again.Don't spend less then 5 bucks on an HDMI cable. Think about it you have a 500 to 1500 dollar TV, a 200 dollar blu-ray player and 1000 dollar sound system. Don't sell your set up short by getting these. You don't need those waste of money `Monster Cables", but you can't use these low grade cables either. Value your movie watching experience and get a cable worth owning, not these.
this product is listed as for Audi and VWs but it also works for the 2002 land rover discovery series 2!! I was a little worried that it would not fit but sure enough, fit like a glove. I bought 2, one for a 2002 discovery with harmon kardon system which needed the blue wire...and another for a base model which did not need the blue wire. my local audio store wanted almost $30 bucks plus TAX!! I bought both for under $13 dollars with shipping included!...what a deal!
If you're looking for some good headphones at a good price, I suggest these hands down. I don't think I've ever been happier with headphones so far. You get great sound, good noise cancellation, as well as an extender and a bag for it all!If you buy these hopefully you'll be as happy with them as I am. :)5/5
I use this HD with my MacBook Pro and the initial set up was really easy. I use with time machine and it works perfectly. Is my first time using an external HD and also setup a second partition of the disk for pictures, so I could move all my old files to this HD and have more space in my mac. The speed connection is very fast.Really it's an excellent product.
Will definitely purchase these toner cartridges again. Have 2 Samsung printers and the cartridges work great in both printers. Great price for cartridges and no more messy refilling cartridges for me....I'll stick with these from now on.Printing is clear, no gaps, no streaks. Print mostly on "toner saver" mode with good results.
I am an art student and I needed a flash drive that could hold lots of large image files. I already had several 2GB and 4GB drives but I wanted a drive that could hold more. I chose this one because the red color would differentiate it from my other drives. I had had the thing for just over 1 WEEK before it broke. It was plugged into the computer when I bumped the protruding plastic shell. I did not hit it hard but it bent really badly. Now it doesn't even show up when I try plugging it in to any computer. I have had some of my other flash drives for years and they still work fine even after sustaining similar damage. I would go for a drive with sturdier construction.
This is a nice product if you want USB connections on the front of your computer and don't have them. Make sure that your motherboard has a 10 pin connector to hook it to before you order. Works great with my ASUS A7V8X motherboard...
This has been a fine way to avoid the enormous cost of HDMI cables.It works perfectly.
I'll admit it toke about an hour the first time I tryed to hook this router up but it was the first time I had ever hooked up a router. But a quick call to custom support and I was set. I've had this router for around a year now with no problems. I have had it hook up to a static IP and a dymanic one too with no problems. And it wooks great with xbox live. I would recommend this router to anyone.
My experience with this camera has been pleaserable for the most part. However, the lens cover is another story. The lens cover openning and shutting is the key to get the camera operating. After seveal years of use, something happened where the lens cover would no longer shut, making the camera in-operable. I sent it to Cannon for ~$150 service. After getting it back, it worked properly for a few months and then the same thing happened! I'm now in the market for a new camera (I can't keep pouring $$ into this one!).
HP has decided *not* to update the 8750 driver to support Vista. Borderless printing and color profiling do not work. They want me to purchase a new printer rather than providing support for the one I already have. This is corporate HP when it is worst. I cannot recommend HP to anyone.
I have an Oly E-pl1. I'm wanting to add a lens to my collection. If i choose to add this one, will I be able to get it and use it immediately or do I need anything else to be able to use it? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank u!
I purchased these memory DIMMs to upgrade my wife's PC. I found it difficult to find what I was looking for as not all description made it clear that they came in pairs. I know I needed two and was confused weather I should buy 2 or 1, 1 being a pair of course. This description made it very clear what I was getting "2GB (2x1GB)". Plus the picture went a long way in booting my confidence that I would get what I ordered, it showed 2 sticks. They have been installed for over a month now and are working fine. I would buy this brand again. I took the 3-5 days shipping deal, free, which made it a real deal for me.Gary of Indiana
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...
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!
Great laptop case. Side pockets accommodate many items and conform to their shape. Super comfortable padded shoulder strap. Lightweight yet cushy to protect my laptop. This is the second one I have purchased. Love it.
Relatively low cost compared with other sources. Mixed experience with other replacement toners whether they really last as long as they are supposed to. Time will tell with this one.
I bought this for my daughter last year for her birthday and the dvd player stopped working after 2 months. I exchanged it for another one and it did better, 6 months before it died completely.
I am amazed at the ability of this scanner. Its definitely worth the money, as is most Epson products.
I got this item expecting mediocre quality, something that would allow me to hook my laptop up to my parents tv to show my elderly parents a video of out of state family members which had been sent to me via the holidays. This worked better than I hoped, and for the price you can't beat it. I am extremely happy with this cable, and recommend it to anyone needing a good little HDMI cable at a cheap price. The video quality it transferred from the laptop to the tv was excellent, and even used it to watch a couple of youtube videos to make my parents laugh. My father, who's pushing 70, almost blind, and technology impaired as I call it, loved watching the thing too. Ten thumbs, 100 stars way way up.
I used this eyepiece to split somewhat challenging (for my 1960's 6&#34; Edscorp f/8 Newtonian) triple star, Beta Monocerotis (sp?), it's SE of Orion, at a little under 200x. I've read reviews from amateurs using 150x to 240x for this object with modern 8&#34; scopes, so I'm happy. The field seems sharp and flat edge to edge. Could be some ghosting, as I've read in one review, but that could be caused by my mirrors, etc. Anyway, I think this is an excellent value for the money - I don't think applying a top-quality eyepiece to my vintage system would be wise.
Since my son builds and installs home theatre systems, he knows a lot about mounts. He has been doing so for quite some time. This is the only mount he uses. So of course, when it was time to do ours, this is the one we got.You can pull yourself up on it while mounted to the structure/wall, and it won't even budge. It's definitely strong and tough. Your TV isn't going anywhere with this mount. You can trust it 1000 percent.
That really says it all. I tried a cheaper unit and it was a waste of time. This IDE to USB works as it should and seems very well built. I consider it a winner in every sense.
the best laptop u can get for the price u pay. i cant understand why everybody is complaining about the tochpad. compaq didnot enable the tapping option for the touchpad. so u have to just got t0 control panel--otherhardware---mouse----device settings---settings--enable the tapping option and u will be on the go like any other notebooks. the processor is also as fast as pentium.on the other side this notebook didnot have the wireless card. but no complaints as u can buy it for not more than 30 bucks.hope this helps...
These DVD Storage units are super, they look great, stack well and were priced at about half of what the going price was on the internet. I went from having DVDs all over the place to having them in a well organized area. Thanks again and they arrived before they were promised.
After having my old $17.95 charger transmitter stolen from my car I replaced with this one. It was lost in transit, finally when it turned up, plugged it in with my IPOD touch and the screen said charging not supported on this accessary. Grrr had just returned another one that didn't charge. Nothing on the web page or booklet in the box says anything about not being charge compatible with some models. Why would anyone buy a car Ipod player without a charger? Also get a whurring sound when going through the gears coming through the speakers. Volume is low as well. So over buying on the net. Would rather touch feel smell so you get what you pay for.
I bought this cable sometime back. It works but I had no idea what it supports what it doesnt.Recently I bought a PS3.I connected using this cable to my 1080p Samsung TV.When I select 1080p as output from PS3 it says doesnt support.If I select 1080i it worked. Even when I played a blue Ray moviefrom my PS3 it worked good. But I had no idea what was wrong when I selected 1080p from Vedio settings in my PS3.The only problem is the TVs that support 1080p always support 1080i alsoand one maynot be able to figureout whether the output is 1080p or not.Even the frequency I guess is a problem with this cable. It doesnt seem to support higher frequencies like 60Hz/120Hz.I suspected the cable might have a problem.Then I bought below cable and it works perfectly good for everything.Mediabridge - 3ft Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable - 120 Hz - Version 1.3 Category 2 - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3 - W/Nylon Sleeve.
Works fine. Installed a new car stereo, and spliced the stereo cables to these cables. Easy.
The cable fits well (tight). I'm using it between a sony dvd player and a sony bravia. The picture is clean and looks very good colorwise as well. For the amount of money spent on this cable you could probably by 10 for one you would buy at a retailer. Thanx again Amazon.
I just replaced my Jamo 200 surrond speakers with the NHT 1.5 speakers and the difference was big! Much more detailed sound, greater frequvence response and better looks! Now I can hear all the &quot;small&quot; sound that I've been missing in my DVD:s...
Since Step 2 of the initial set up, I've had the same problems as the other "one-star" reviews. The charding cradle has a faulty connection. This item beeps like it has been removed from the cradle with the slightest movement. It's asked me what language I speak well over 10 times. I'm amazed this unit has worked for so many others. Fortunately, their customer service was friendly and relatively quick, taking under 30 minutes to realize that the unit was broken and recommend that I replace it.
SiPix has a problem- their cameras only work with older computers! If you have a newer model with a usb 2 port it won't work- and there seems to be no fix available. Judging by the information on their web site, even the newly released models (e.g., the &quot;snap) only work on the older standard- so if you have a new computer, or an older one with usb2- save yourself the headache and buy from a different manufacturer.
I'm using this 2GB SD card in my iQue 3600. The card works as advertised. Have not had any problems with it.
The Harmony 670 is well worth the money. First of all you install the software which is very user friendly and input the equipment info for your devices. The Harmony is then connected via a usb cable from your pc to the remote. Don't ask me what you'd do if you didn't have a pc. The remote is updated and then you walk through steps on the remote screen to verify if your equipment is working properly. My equipment has alot of custom settings so it took a few times to get it all programmed correctly. Note: If you perform a firmware update at any time then your remote is set back to default settings and you'll have to do it all over again. This was quite frustrating and I had to call the Logitech Help Desk in order to figure out what happened to the remote. Amazingly the Logitech Help Desk was wonderful. You don't have a long wait, they're very knowledgeable and helpful and there aren't any language barriers. I was surprised that with my Harmony attached to the PC and being logged on to my Logitech software profile that Help Desk was able to also do some customization on my remote screen. I was thoroughly impressed! On my initial setup I had a Dish Network dual pvr, an Oppo upconverting dvd player and a Panasonic plasma. A couple of weeks later I added an Onkyo receiver, Wii and Polk speakers so I had to go through the Logitech Harmony software to add new devices and change the operation order of my equipment. It was so easy to configure this remote with all of my personal customized settings. The Logitech Harmony 670 works wonders! If I didn't have this remote I'd be using 5. The actual remote itself is designed like any other pvr remote so you don't have to learn anything knew and the glow feature is good for dark rooms. The remote is very user friendly and fits well in the palm of your hand. And the battery life is also very good. I am so thoroughly impressed with Logitech. It is great being able to consolidate all features into one remote. Believe me, this is so worth the money!
this is a great camera... took me a while (and i am young so i know technology) to figure some of the buttons out--- but once i did it was fine...takes great pics...program is kind of confusing on the computer but you can get around it...costco has the best deal.. and best return policy if you decide you dont like it :)
This system was quite easy to hook up and use. Had it up in approximately an hour, mainly due to the space I was putting it in. Sound quality was great from from this system. For a non-powered sub-woofer, still got some floor rattling bass from movies. Easy to switch from different modes, just a slight delay between them while switching. Works great with Panasonic plasma TV through the HDMI connection. Had problem with Optical cable connection. Couldn't figure out if the problem was from this system or from box being connected to. Just made a different connection and everything worked great.
Sue me! I have tried the $100 mice and come back to this one (I now have two). OK, there's a wire from the keyboard to the mouse. It doesn't bother me.
I had this sent to my aunt who had a black and white 9 inch she has called several times to tell me what a wonderful picture it has.
i installed this into my ibm laptop. its an older laptop and this thing woke it up. my computer works twice as fast now and i can keep multiple programs open at the same time without having to worry about my computer slowing down. i have broadband internet and its great for that two. shipping was lightning fast!
This is my third digital camera, my previous was a 3.2MP Casio QV3000EX. While Casio is not a well known name in the US for cameras, it's still hard to find a digital camera today that matches the QV3000EX feature/price point. The S50 does this and more!The Good:1. Made in Japan (not China as some other Japanese cameras ie Minolta).2. Metal case, and it feels like it is well made (heavy). Buttons give a solid feel.3. Turns on quick - 4 seconds.4. Small size. This will easily fit into your shirt pocket. The S50 has the features of a G3 and the compactness of the S400. The best of both worlds. No other 5MP camera comes close to this size, with the exception of the Minolta F300.5. Extreme manual control: 10 aperature settings (most digital camaras have 2), 45 shutter settings! You will not find a camera with more control at this price.6. Lens can zoom in macro mode. Others such as Minolta S414 cannot.7. Fast Canon lens - great pictures in low light and little to no blooming (purple fringe). In my opinion, Canon makes the best digital camera lens. The Casio QV3000EX has a Canon lens, and it takes great pictures. The lens makes or breaks a camera, don't compromise here.8. Will NOT turn on when in your pocket. It's just plain annoying that manufacturers continue to make knobs that turn at the slightest touch. The dial on the S50 gives a solid and metal sounding click.9. Battery charger is small an unobtrusive. Fits into the smallest of camera bags.The Bad:1. You pay a price for Canon. But you get what you pay for. You can get a cheaper digital camera, but you will not get one that has perhaps the best lens, great auto focus, and exreme manual control, and - in the end great pictures. Take a look at the sample pictures at Canon's site. Compare them to similar cameras. You will wonder why you thought of buying another brand. Also consider the S400 for a more limited point and shoot, or the G3 for professional/traditional SLR look and feel.2. Uses a proprietary battery. To be honest, I'd rather use AA Ni-MH batteries. But with the Canon system, you probably get bettery power management since they can monitor the battery state better than if it is generic rechargables. In the end it's probably a wash. Buy a second battery.
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.
Lightweight and easily installed. I had the drive installed inside of five minutes. Stands on edge and is placed out of the way. Good product and good price.
These phones are the standard in corporate America. I purchased one of these for our small startups first office. It's as good as I remember them being. Clarity are noise cancellation are exceptional, in spite of the echo in our war-room. Also bought 2 extension mic's which accommodates our 8+ folks easily.It's also worth noting we don't actually have any telco-phone lines, and instead use this device as a mic & speaker combo for VOIP (skype, gotomeeting, web-ex). There's a cable that lets you connect to an analog sound card in your computer. The cable is listed separately, (but seemingly unavailable anywhere!) but it turns out not to matter... the new-in-box SS2 comes with the cable for free...
I have a Monsoon flat panel system at home, but wanted to get something inexpensive for the office. After reading a couple of glowing reviews here and elsewhere, the Pulse was on its way. I didn't expect much, as my first computer speakers in 1995 were Labtecs and definitely sounded like they were cheap. The box arrived well-packed. Installation was a no brainer. Wow! These things sound enormous. Unreal Tournament is a whole new game. And they make well-mixed music sound even better (try Bootylicious by Destiny's Child - I didn't really like the song until now). The Monsoons do have a bit more clarity at very loud levels, but the Labtec Pulse has this great warmth that is very appealing. The subwoofer is strong and very well matched to the satellites. Crossover point seems perfect. Labtec has come a long way in six years. Highly recommended.
I bought 2 as slaves with my SB-800 to use with Nikon's new creative light system. Well worth it!
I cannot reccomend this dash kit. The opening for the radio on this kit is not large enough for the DIN cage to slide into it. Any other dash kit I have ever experienced, you slide the DIN cage in first and secure that, then, slide the stereo into the cage. This dash kit only allows the face of the stereo to show through.I highly recommend you look for another option. I am.
OP/TECH USA 7401174 Soft Pouch -Digital D-M4/3, Neoprene Pouch for Compact Digital Camera (4.75 x 3 x 5 Inch) (Black)My Panasonic Lumix G3 with the standard Vario 14-42 zoom kit lens fits into this pouch with some room room to spare. The G3 will also fit with the relatively large Lumix Vario 45-200 lens including the lens hood mounted in the reverse storage position. But it's a tight fit and is quite literally "a stretch". I only fasten one of the snaps with the 45-200 mounted because I fear that the pouch might tear.I have four of these OP/Tech pouches and use one of them for a Nikon D700 body and another for a Nikon D90 with a zoom lens attached. I've been pleased with all of them. I use them primarily for protection in a camera bag or while the cameras are stored away. I don't think the neoprene is heavy enough to really protect a camera that is dropped, but I guess it's better than nothing. I certainly would not want to drop a camera as heavy as a Nikon D700 to test how much the pouch would help.
Excelente producto, de facil configuracion y buen alcalce de se&ntilde;al, recomendado.Excellent product, easy setup and good signal range, recommended.
Amazon and associated parties make this mistake-I do not believe it is fraud on anyone's part-but it is not what it is advertised. It's a reasonably good mp3 player. For its time, the Clix was ground breaking. IRiver released the serviceable and excellent value for the money Clix-which is what is shown in this advertisement. Two years later, iRiver introduced a second generation Clix which they named the "Clix 2". This may have been the best designed mp3 player for the money ever released. It wasn't drastically different in its mechanics than the original Clix but iRiver made it more rectangular, much narrower, much sleeker and much more attractive. I tried to purchase one on this website (sold by a 3rd party) a year ago. Though it was advertised as a "Clix 2", disappointingly it wasn't. The woman who sold it graciously offered to return my $$-even telling me I could keep the unit.I eventually paid her what the FMV was for a Clix.The issue is further confused because so many were released with 2 GB of flash memory. Descriptions were 2 GB Clix 2. Many people were selling their units and advertising them as Clix 2 GB, sometimes Clix 2G. That looked like "second generation" further adding to the confusion. Amazon, probably overwhelmed by obscure mp3 players seems to have eventually decided to dump them all into the category of "Clix 2". Though admittedly a trivial issue for most, I thought the Clix 2 was one of the best mp3 players ever made. It was made before everyone became iPod pods during a brief period when there some interesting digital audio players being made that were non-Apple. Most now have cheapened their products (Sandisk & Creative) or tilt at windmills (Archos, Wolverine, Haier) and cede the market to an Apple monopoly.
I received this item about March 10th and the item decided to die on April 28th. I am extremely upset. Please do not waste your money!!!!!
I found the built in crypto software a bit daft, but it would be silly to use something other then TrueCrypt anyway. This device stores data as you would expect.Only gripe is that I wish it had a brighter 'flashier' LED. Kind of a boring design.
I tried twice to get a AC charger for my C550 auto unit. It was a NO GO. What you receive is not what you need, and fits the C series for the 300 and Zumo 500 series (motorcycle). It's a glich in product numbers. Soooooo, if you want a AC charger for your Auto/unit (C550) you should order from Garmin. Believe me, I'm saving you some hassle, and time. And, to Amazon, it's a small matter you should correct. Thanks...
This is the first time to try a Boomerang product. It works nicely with my HP printer. The colors are very vibrant. I cannot say how long it will last, as I have only used it twice so far. However, it is guaranteed to last as long as HP inks. Nice price.
I bought this backpack for college, as I needed a new one after I used the same old backpack for 4 years of high school. I was looking for one made of quality materials, lots of storage space, and adequate room to store a 15 1/2 inch laptop computer.This bag fits all my expectations and then some.The sheer volume of storage space is excellent; lots of nooks and crannies to store anything you want, and plenty of bag room to store at least 3 inch-and-a-half binders--with the laptop in the bag.The shoulder straps are very comfortable, and the material allows the bag to breath against your back. I have not had a problem with back sweat yet :)All in all, an excellent quality bag. A must for college.
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.
The first DVD I tried viewing got stuck half way through. I tried everything but had to eventually finish the movie on my lap top(with no problem whatsoever). Playing other DVDs was hit or miss. Some played some didn't. I will say that wieving mpg picture files was no problem and it played cds OK. I haven't tried mp3s yet and I don't plan to. This baby is going back. Sure the sticker price was low, but you get what you pay for. So do yourself a favor. Spend the extra bucks on a name brand you trust. Because when it seems too good to be true. It is.
this cable extension works perfectly. allows me to tie into a variety of usb 2.0 devices lying across the room from my pc. works exactly as intended.
I LOVE this little device. I carry it in my purse all the time and shoot all sorts of little videos with it. It is so easy to use and so convenient. I have shown it to many people. The Flip Video people should be paying me for advertising for them. It always impresses everyone who looks at it. I just bought one for my Navy son so he can send me video from wherever he happens to be! I love gadgets and this is the best one yet! If you buy one, you won't be disappointed.
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.
Worth every penny. The sound is amazing, even with an iPod. The difference in sound quality between the Shure 530's and all other headphones I've tried is the difference between a clock radio and a concert hall. No contest. Not only that, but once you fit one of the assortment of noise blocking insulation pads onto the earbuds almost all ambient noise is blocked, meaning you can listen at a lower volume and still get near perfect sound, thus saving your eardrums. Finally, the Shure customer service department is great, after over a year of nearly constant use, I had a slight problem; I just sent my earphones to them and they sent me back a brand new pair. Buying the Shure earphones was an investment, not cheap, but well worth the price.
I have to agree with just about everything everyone's said. The software for the mp3run is horrible. It looks like they farmed the UI out to the lowest bidder & got exatly what they paid for. It doens't work with macs (even running windows under Virtual PC), so that's a negative. The software is klunky & transferring songs is tedious, made even more so by the fact that the connection is USB 1.1 It only holds 256 megs of music/data, which is very poor in this age of 1 gig flash card players & 60 gig hard drive players. The sftware took a long time to setup & get working.However, once you get everything set up, it's great. The distance tracker seems pretty accurate to me & it's nice to have everything in one package. Uploading to your computer & the nike website works flawlessly & the player is sturdy & does it's job well.If you are serious about running & can stand the problems in setting up the computer end of things, this is a great player.
I'm very happy to say that my mower worked right out of the box. The assembly took about 10 minutes and I didn't have to adjust the blades or do much else to get it going. I've used it three times so far and it works great. It's as easy to push as any motor mower I've ever used. To help the mower cut better, I rake the grass first which gets rid of twigs and such that might jam up the blades. It also helps with the actual cutting since the grass isn't matted down. The smell of fresh raked earth and cut grass in the morning (without the noise, smell of exhaust, and debris flying everywhere) is worth every penny.
I bought the camera and case for an upcoming trip. The case is quite small and has the smallest handle/strap on it. You can hook it on your pinky only! Does have a slot where you could wear it on your belt, but not everyone wears a belt! Could carry an extra memory card in it and batteries, which is nice. But need some way to carry it. I could recommend it if you don't mind holding it in your hand ( or off the pinky).
If you pay more than $5 for a single HDMI cable than you're just silly. It's been about 3 years since I bought these cables (I think for around $3 a piece) and I've never had a problem with them. The picture quality on my tv has never looked better. No issues... none. The high priced HDMI cables are such a scam and should be illegal.
We had some off brand radios that we used when we convoyed to our weekend campouts. If we couldn't see the person in the car near us, they were just about useless. We found these GXT400's on sale locally and we tried a pair and were so impressed that our troop purchased a total of 10. We hand these out to all the drivers going on the campout and the clarity of transmissions and the range we are now able to achieve is astonishing. Is it the 12 miles advertised, no way, but, now the radios are actually useful. Our convoy can stretch out over a mile plus and all communications are heard and understood by all drivers. The clarity is amazing and especially welcome after using that other brand.Once we get to camp, we sometimes split up into patrol activities and we hand a radio to the adult that is accompanying the patrol. We have hiked and been separated by up to 5 miles according to our GPS's and we were still able to communicate and coordinate troop activities. Keep in mind, this 5 miles was out in the boonies and there were no electronic or structural interference in the area. I don't think they will go much further than this unless you are in laboratory conditions of perfection.Another feature that sold us on these radios was the NOAA Weather reception capability. When we are out and unable to keep up with television during changing weather, we can reliably count on the weather channels to keep us informed of pending storms that might need us to take action to protect the boys.I think the best testimony is that when I purchased radios for my family activities, I bought exactly this radio due to the extensive experience we had during our Boy Scout outings.
This is a great unit that works as promised. I was concerned because I had read several reviews that mentioned problems (volume too low, slow transfer rate, etc). I'm happy to say that none of these are true. The volume is sufficiently loud for city running, the milage counter is very accurate, and it's both easy and fast to transfer songs over using the Nike-Philips software (don't even bother messing with the included Musicmatch software!).
If you're in the market for a big-screen plasma TV, the search is over. Consumer Reports raved about this model and for very good reason. I've owned it for about two months now and cannot believe how astounding the picture quality is, especially HD channels. Even standard defin. broadcasts look better! An added plus: the built-in speakers actually sound terrific, meaning that those who do not want to invest in surround-sound equipment need not feel deprived. The built-in speakers will not produce 5.1 surround, mind you, but if you are not into having an amplifier and various surround speakers in your room, etc., you will still be more than happy with the sound you hear. Do as others have suggested and turn down the maxed-out contrast and brightness settings at which Panasonic ships the TV. The settings are too high and could (possibly) reduce the life of the unit, especially during the first 100-200 hours of use. Nice remote and pedestral stand, too. Just The Facts says "you won't be sorry!"
This is good cheap ink, but beware that Amazon does not offer free super-saver shipping for it. They will ship the color cartridge for free (if your order is over $25), but the black for some reason does not qualify. It will nearly double the cost of the ink tank.
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.
Hi there everyone i purchase one cable from eforcity in october and these cable are great the other cables cost you more than $50 like in local retail stores in bestbuy or circuitcity, but these cables quality are amazing i couldn't be more satisfied with these, and received same cables few days ago i order 5 more cables from the same company and if i need more i will order only these kind highly recomended
Have had no problems at all with this mouse. Very comfortable and the extra features are nice. Would recommend it to anyone!
I use the USB reader to transfer photos from my Olympus D-400 Zoom digital camera to my iMac. Before buying my iMac, I had used the FlashPath floppy adapter to get photos to my Mac G3 desktop machine. This worked OK, but it was somewhat tedious to insert the flash card into the special floppy adapter, run a special application on my Mac to download the photos, quit the application, eject the floppy - and then start working with my photos. With this USB reader, things work much more intuitively - there's no special application to deal with anymore. The flash card simply appears as another icon on my iMac desktop, and I use the normal Finder operations to copy to/from it.My only issue occurred in the initial setup. My iMac was not recognizing the flash card as a legitimate device and would just keep displaying the error message &quot;Initialize or eject?&quot;. After a couple of emails and phone calls to customer support, I realized that I needed the &quot;File Exchange&quot; control panel enabled (it used to be called &quot;PC Exchange&quot;, I believe). The FlashPath adapter specifically probibits the enabling of that control panel. After clearing that up, I've really enjoyed using this product.
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 can cut the grass, spread mulch, go running, or do just about anything and my MX75 headphones don't move. The sound is outstanding, I can still hear what's going on around me and the comfort is very good. Worth every dollar. With my iriver CLIX, running is more fun than ever.
Motorola is a known and well respected name in 2way communications. They are also known for quality and durability with both the commercial and private line of equipment.While this particular brand is usually more expensive than others, in my opinion, you get what you pay for (obviously, you will want to shop various retailers and online etailers). I recomend comparing these various sellers to be sure that company "a" includes the same accessories that company "b" offers. If they short-change the package (radio, charger, batteries, hands-free options), they can appear to be much cheaper than the competition.I have yet to find a website the gives a good comparision for these radios. I personally found it much easier to write down "all" the features and create a PRO & CON list. You may find this equally as beneficial.As for going ballistic over predators who may be laying in waiting, I recommend using common sense when allowing children / youngsters to play with this product. Whether it be someone talking via radio or approaching them in person, your children "should be informed" (BY YOU!) that there are wacko's out there. Not to discount the other reviews view-point (I am all for child safety!!!) but this forum is a "product review page".Good luck and happy shopping!
I purchased this after it was recommended by a friend. We now have two sets in the house for my husband. I've purchased another two for a brother in law who's hard of hearingand my step father. They're just incredible! Even after we see a movie at the theater I get the same movie from Netflix for my husband so he can listen with his headphones to hearwhat he missed at the cinema. I can't recommend them highly enough!Terry Fazio
Well made cable supplies extra boost to allow me to put a web cam up to 32 feet away from my laptop with no signal degradation. Good product that seems sturdily made. Highly recommended.
Agree with other reviewers that the audio output, if you have an A/V tuner, leaves a lot to be desired. The video output with components looks great! but that leaves just a coaxial for the digital audio, unless you use the HDMI output. But there is only one HDMI and that will go to the TV. Luckily (or perhaps by design?) my TV has a digital optical output that I will use with my A/V tuner. Problem potentially--but need to get an HDMI cable--solved.In the interim, it took an hour and a half to get the DVD player to talk to the A/V tuner in digital. Where I had to use three manuals and juggled three remotes. Still not sure if it will work, as the DVD player stopped working and refused to eject the DVD. The next morgning it seemed to work okay--ejected the DVD, but it wasn't hooked up to the tuner or TV.The DVD players on screen menu is frustrating, for example on page 42 of the manual it explains how to set up the digital audio so it will talk to an A/V tuner. And the on screen menu is in grey, blue and white--but how do you know if blue or white means on? Apparently white means ON. And navigation through the menu was tricky at first, and who needs that?The picture was great after I ran a THX video maximizer test, where turning the brightness to +18 seemed best.All-in--all at this point I've decided not to return it, as the USB port has some great potential, the picture is fantastic, great price, and maybe once I get the HDMI cable the digital audio will work better.P.S. Received this player a couple of days ago, where I swear I thought I ordered a SONY product. I checked the confirmation and looks like I'm mistaken, not the first time, but...
I have enjoyed this dryer [I have used the Andis great travel ones happily for years]and find this measures up. It is convenient to use, the power is good and I like the wall mount. My only reservation is it still has a slight smell of damp, musty--China? when turned on which I cannot seem to neutralize.
Low frequencies are not transmitted well at all. If it isn't it the exact right spot then you will hear static. Feels cheap as far as the build is concerned, one drop on a hard surface and it's done for (my prediction anyway, I don't plan on dropping it). It's convenient and easy to use. I pay close attention to audio quality and CD's sound much better. When I listen to FM radio it sounds much better than this transmitter, so I'm assuming that they cheaped out on the output strength of the signal. This is good for people who do not care about sound quality and just want a convenient way to play tunes from a digital media player - otherwise, stick to CDs.
I purchased this item on amazon because of price. It arrived very quickly and I was very excited. Well, me and my husband opened it and started programing the item via internet. Everything was fine until we put it on the charger..My item would not hold a charge... It would say it is fully charged but soon as you take it off the charger NO BARS!!!!! Maybe we just had a bad product but I was not happy and refused to get another!!!!!!!!!
The volume control does allow me to set the volume lower than my MP3 player lets me do on my own. My only problem is that I'm not crazy about the extra cord length and bulk. (Between the extra cord that is folded and twist-tied and the actual volume control switch, the cord gets a little annoying).
Sent in a timely fashion. It isn't perfect as the connection can rarely stop, but it fixes itself quickly. Good for your basic internet connection
I replaced an ancient HP printer and this puppy certainly pumps the pages out! The printer driver has some interesting multi-page options (shrinking pages to fit on a single page and also expanding pages to fit on multiple pages). That said, I'm not too sure of the usefulness of such options. Very happy with this printer!
The Olympus voice recorder is small and light, recordings are clear with no distortions. Programing is a little confusing, take the time to get familiar with the location of the buttons.
The main advantage I see of using Montage over other software packages I've looked at is its simplicity and ease of use, focused on the writer. It opens quickly, has an easy-to-use and easy-to-learn interface, and at the same time has nearly all the features you'd actually need or use from more complicated and expensive programs.You can set up several different screenwriting templates, depending on what kind of thing you're writing - various BBC genres, the standard American screenplay formats, comic book dialogue, television and musicals. You can have the various elements of the screenplay color coded or not, and can create your own template.It's easy to shift between various views, such as the overall script view, the title page, or a scene or outline view; and there are templates for fleshing out information on characters and locations, or for various research notes. There is a place to outline tasks, contacts, queries, for writing up a synopsis. These various views are integrated, such that if you change the name of a character on the character view, the name will change throughout the script. These are all searchable via user identifiable key words. You can add annotations or notes to specific bits of the script, which would be very helpful during the revision process.While the window for Montage is a standard Mac-style window, you can easily enter and exit a full screen view for a focus on your script that completely eliminates the distraction of seeing your other apps. The program as a whole is strictly focused on writers - while you can attach pictures for the characters and locations, there's nothing here that supports storyboarding and the like.Some features don't work as intuitively as I'd like. For example, in the "Research" view you can add various topics with notes for each, but you can't tab from the name of the topic to get to the notes field - you have to actually mouse click into the notes field to make it active. I understand that a new edition of Montage is forthcoming, so it may be worth waiting. As it is, this is a simple and streamlined, no-frills alternative to some of the overpriced screenwriting programs out there. I like it because it puts the focus on writing - and makes it easy to avoid distraction from the main task of screenwriting which is using your imagination and hard work to create characters and a compelling story.
This device comes without a battery! It doesn't mention that in the info on the product. No where in the instructions, on the box or on the player does it tell you what battery to use or where to obtain it. I have been searching for a battery for over an hour with no luck. I couldn't recommend this product to anyone.
I bought this item based on the positive reviews, but it DOESN'T fit my 80 gig video ipod (5.5 generation)! After several attempts (not just me, but several co-workers), I've determined that the case is just too small to snap together.
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.
Purchased for my mom (who has 200+ LP's). I read tons of reviews before trying this one (LX-250H). Being a bit of an audiophile, i wasn't expecting much... but was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality (for a relatively inexpensive table with included stylus). As mentioned in other reviews, the only negative is the permanently fixed RCA connection which is relatively short. Consequently, as long as you plan to keep the turntable close to the receiver it's a non-issue.
This is a Class 6 card, not Class 10, read the fine print. I consider the image of a Class 10 card misrepresentation, and am not happy about that. Other than that, I am sure the card is fine, it's SanDisk after all...
It does the job well. It controls all (and I do mean ALL) the IR devices in your house/apartment. It even works on computers, iPods and game systems. However, this device is extremely complicated. This is mostly due to the fact that you're fighting the harmony software. Be prepared to spend HOURS setting this thing up. Anyone who writes that it only took "20 minutes" is LYING! Try 4 hours, and that's just the first day, than another 2 hours to re-adjust the setting that aren't working correctly. And another...etc, you get my point. But once it's all done, you're golden.The whole thing about the 880 controlling the light in your home, that's just stupid. Come on - it's a remote control for the TV, not a butler. Have [we] gotten so lazy that you can't get up to turn the lights off in your own home?Neg:After all this I'm sending it back and up grading to the Harmony 1000, here's why. The buttons. Because the screen is the "best feature" of this remote, the buttons that get used all the time are shoved on the sides. Now that's fine in the middle of the day, when you have the patience to deal with a "hunt and search". But at night when you're relaxing or have fallen asleep, and now have to hunt for the remote in the bed sheets. This "feature" after just 1 week, gets on my f**king nerves.I want something that's more to the point. For my situation, I probably should have gotten the Harmony 670, or gone straight to the Harmony 1000. I love the idea of this device, but those tiny buttons have got to GO.
We are replacing the very fine Yacht Boy 400 with this radio. This one even exceeds the Yacht Boy's ability to pull in distant FM stations. I am quite pleased with it.
I love the material of this bag, it was just what I was hoping for. It has all the room that I need and I have been able to get everything I need it to go take photos.Very pleased with this item.
The whole point of buying a wrap around headphone is so that you can get a snug fit while conducting rigorous activities. These do not provide a snug fit and are a failure by design. Admittedly, they do look cool, however, if you are going to be using these for the gym and or running they will not remain secure, in turn defeating the purpose of buying this style of headphone.
Canon has packed a lot of power in a little package. The capabilities of the CanoScan LiDE 600F is nothing short of impressive. I've skipped over talking about most of the features that you can glean from product literature and reviews, and simply highlighted some of its capabilities:Color & Resolution------------------With a 48-bit color depth for a total of over 281 trillion possible colors! (2^48 = 281,474,976,710,656) and a maximum optical resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi, this scanner is comparable to the best scanners currently available. The resolution is double that of its look-alike predecessor, theLiDE 500F, which has a maximum optical resolution of 2400 x 4800 dpi.In practice, you probably won't be needing resolutions _remotely_ close to the maximum resolution it's capable of! Case in point, if you set it to scan at its maximum resolution and color depth, you will generate an output with a file size running up into the Gigabyte range, and the scanner driver will display a warning. Scan times would also be inordinately long. So, from the standpoint of practicality, its power is a little bit of an overkill. It's nice to know that it's capable of way more than what you'll need, nonetheless.Quality of Scanned Images-------------------------I put the scanner to the test and scanned a 4 x 6 photograph at 1200 dpi. The scan took 4 minutes and generated a file size of over 100 MB. Because of its size, the only application I possessed that was able to open it was Photoshop. The image size was humongus when displayed using the "actual size" option, due to its high screen resolution. When zoomed to fit the screen, the picture was stunning. Details were as sharp as the original. Granted, my LCD monitor isn't calibrated, and pro-CRT color purists would say LCD displays produce inaccurate true colors, the scanned reproduction was mighty close in color to the original. When printed, the printed output was indistinguishable in sharpness from the original. In terms of color and brightness, I thought the reproduction actually looked a little better than the original.I do have a quip to make about document scanning. The printed scanned output has a very slight pinkish tint to it - not terribly noticeable but definitely perceptible. Regardless, it doesn't detract from the quality of the scan. At very high resolutions, you can make out the individual fibers on the paper, literally.Speed-----The warm-up time is just under 3 seconds. In my tests, the scan speed was 40 seconds at a respectable 300 dpi (sufficient for OCR), 38 seconds at 150 dpi, and 32 seconds at 75 dpi. The quality of the printed output of the image scanned at 75 dpi isn't any worse than what you get from a photocopy machine. So, for the purpose of archiving documents, 75 dpi is quite adequate. Although not blazingly fast, the scanning speed is respectable for the occasional copying of important documents - perfect for home use.Portability-----------The best physical description of the LiDE 600F is that it is comparable to a laptop in both size and weight. Actually, it even looks and feels like one - it's sleek, compact, and lightweight, which makes it very portable indeed. If you need to do some scanning on the road, this scanner is ideal because the USB cable from the laptop supplies it with the necessary power. If you're pressed for space, this scanner can even be propped upright, so you can do drop-in scanning.Overall-------The resolution and clarity of this scanner is simply phenomenal. The scan speed is a little on the slow side for voluminous scanning, but for the home user who needs to make an occasional digitized backup, this might just be the perfect scanner. It's big selling point is its portability, and rightly so. The ease with which this scanner can be carried around is a definite plus. It is able to produce the best scan quality you can ever hope for, and it does it at a respectable speed. All things considered, the CanoScan LiDE 600F is top-notch and more than worthy of a 5-star rating.
I just bought this remote, for I bought a new condo that had all Home Theater stuff moved into a closet away from the tv, so i needed RF capabilities. Previously I had a Sony Remote Commander. I am impressed with the RF & Infrared capabilities of the remote. For infrared, it actually works better than the packaged remote with my tv (better range). The programming is simple enough and if you still have your remotes for each component, it is super simple to teach this remote every capability that each remote had.I completely recommend this as a cheap alternate to the Logitech Harmony remotes (if you have the means, go with them for they are more glamourous).
this is adequate if you use it indoors to take pictures of baby's first steps but you cannot see the display outdoors at all. the video quality is barely acceptable, battery life is terrible, sound is adequate. i bought one at amazon for 129 then found walmart has it for 99. amazon does NOT price match or guarantee lowest price, so i paid 30 bucks too much for a 99 buck toy
This is by far the best camera we have ever owned. The zoom is great, you can get great close-ups with this camera. It also dates all of your photos so you will never have to worry about&quot;When did I take that picture&quot; again.It is so easy to use that my seven year can use it with ease. I highly recommend this camera, it is great for the value!
I bought the chrome-finished Zeiss Ikon a few years back, as I found it had more to offer me than the Leica M7. I'll get to the facts:Its design layout is aesthetically-pleasing, but never hinders the photographic process.It has full manual-override and aperture-priority metering.Film loading is done quickly via a hinged back. I dread the thought of my M6 Leica's baseplate plunging into an abyss, while I'm perched on a rickety rope bridge in the Himalayas. If the baseplate is lost, no photographs!It is lighter than the Leica M7, which is its feature-for-feature rival.The Zeiss Ikon uses Leica M-mount lenses and Leica M39 (thread mount) lenses with the proper focal-length adapter.The frameline is automatically shown through the viewfinder, along with the focal length number of the lens being used; compared to the Leica, which only shows the frameline/s (of the lens being used).There is an autoexposure-lock button at the rear of the camera that only needs to be pressed once and let go; and another press of the button to deactivate, which is how it should be.The viewfinder is the brightest I've ever peered through, and I know for a fact that it's brighter than the M6 Leica's viewfinder!The price of a new Zeiss Ikon is only 33% of the price of a new Leica M7.Though the Zeiss Ikon isn't as robust in build as the M7, it is a tough and dependable camera that utilizes high-quality materials for its construction.The shutter sound of the Zeiss Ikon is metallic, short, and high-pitched, which may carry to the ears of subjects in a fairly quiet environment. The extremely-quiet Leica M wins in this respect.The Zeiss Ikon is by no means a cheap alternative to any Leica M camera. It stands on its own merits as a fine professional-grade camera. It bears only the name of Zeiss Ikon; no model number or disembodied letters; just Zeiss Ikon, the one and only. Get one, because it is.
I use this in my college lecture courses and it has worked very well. The one thing I don't like is that you can't rewind or fast forward when replaying it unless you use lots of index marks when you are recording. Once I started using the index marks, the recordings were much more user friendly. Using index marks is really easy - you literally just press the idex mark button while it is recording and it places a "virtual tab" in that spot. I use about 10-15 tabs per recording.
I'm extremely impresssed with every aspect of this system. Not only is it small and light, it has very good sound, indoors or out. The multitude of plug adapters for use anywhere in the world was a surprise, as was the very nice padded case that carries your iPod as well as the InMotion system.
This thing smoked the Leviton cable amp I bought from homedepot.I am thoroughly impressed with the quality signal level this amp produces. I have it connected in my structured wiring cabinet and even have a couple of splitters on the back side to get signal to all of my rooms/devices and every outlet I've tried works perfectly! I would highly recommend this amp to anyone with cable signal problems.
Alot of bang for the buck, and durable to boot. Mine has survived unscathed in a high-risk environment (Kubota RTV).
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].
Great little product. Gives good sound for its size. The remote works fine, except for the delay after you push the button. Wish other companies produce products for the Zen. It's almost like carrying a brick in your pack.
great price seems to work well couldnt purchase this cheap at any walk in place it services my needs
This wireless adapter works exactly the way it was advertised it suits my purposes , this is for an another pc I have , now I have two pc's and a wireless notebook I am able to use in my house.
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...
I purchased this for a business and I've had great success with this item in the past. It's well made, easy to install and easy to use. I've always had great luck with this type of product by Plantronics.The only issues I have is that you have to ensure you have the right type of phone to support this. I made the mistake of not checking the phone system before I bought it. You have to have a phone line cord and an input line which powers the unit to lift the receiver of the phone, and then an outlet for the power to the headset unit. My work phone didn't have the input line to lift the handle which means its essentially worthless to me at the moment. I ave to purchase a new phone in order for this system to work. The only other thing is the life span of the headset. I've had this unit at every job I've ever had and it really only lasts about 6 hours before it starts to wane. You'll also find that if you're in a corporate office, the distance range might be a bit different because of the interference with the bluetooth.The vendor shipped this very quickly and took care to protect it for shipping. I knew that I wanted this item so I didn't contact them for a return. I'm assuming that they would have worked with me had I decided to return it.
the headphones are mainly for a family member who is a bit hard of hearing,especially on deep tones.these headphones have solved that problem and in fact our son likes to use them on his video games. the sound is very good. we are very satisfied and they were a very good price as opposed to the very same ones at sears.
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.
I recently ordered this part from Amazon, but instead I ended up getting the totally opposite adapter. Instead I received the male connector (which is not even shown as being available individually here).
I had read several reviews prior to purchasing this product and I got a little scared about the setup. Here's how I did it.I disabled wep on the routerPowered on the expanderPressed the auto config buttonLogged into the expander configured wep on the deviceRenabled wep.Works great and pretty simple config.
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.
If you only have 1 IDE device to hook up to the mobo, then why use a ribbon with a master/slave scheme? This cable looks slick and may help with airflow, depending on your tower. It was almost too long in my mid-tower case with mATX mobo. The boots are loose and don't stay all the way down at the connectors, which exposes the rainbow wires. This doesn't bother me because it provides some slack in an otherwise fairly rigid cable, and gives me a bit of wiggle room considering how the HDD cage is oriented in my CM Storm Scout case. First thing I did was tear off the paper pull tabs (ugly and useless).PROS: Get rid of excessive IDE ribbons if you still have some 3-connector IDE cables in your rig and only need to connect one IDE device of each type to the mobo! Looks sharp and may improve your airflow.CONS: A bit overpriced when shipping is taken into account. The boots are loose, which will bother some people.I used one to connect an old Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 drive (not listed in my specs below).ASUS P5VD2-MX SE moboPentium E2160 @ 1.80GHzNVIDIA GeForce GTS 4502x WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPMCORSAIR HX850 WattCM Storm Scout CaseAcer G276HL Dbd 27-InchWindows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
I don't disturb others as I need more volume on the TV etc
I'm satisfied with the cam. The images are fine, even in low light, although I can see how others could have higher expectations.I had a LOT of trouble configuring it, so I feel like I should pass on the info since I learned a few things by reading the reviews here.I have a DSL router and a wireless router with three computers and the webcam plugged in. I used a windows XP pc to configure all three items - the DSL, the wireless, and the webcam.You'll be ok following the directions, and the CD setup works ok for the most part but if you don't get immediate internet connection (like I didn't) you will have to call up your web-based configurations and go into your wireless and/or DSL routers and do more than just enable port forwarding.You will have to make sure the SSID (the name of your wireless router, if you have one) is the same for your webcam and all routers.You must enable port forwarding on all routers. The wireless router should have the IP number and port of the webcam, and the DSL router should have the global network address and its port. When I had to choose the protocol, I enabled TCP; yours may be different.Then you should be able to get a successful internet connection and be able to connect to viewnetcam.com and complete your registration. Usernames and passwords are enabled from the webcam configuration page.Don't be fooled by not being able to see the internet image from viewnetcam if you're looking from your home network. Get someone else to look at it from out in the internet. Once you get a successful internet connection from the Setup CD, outsiders should be able to see it once you've enabled guests with a username and password.I started out with Belkin 54g, and it might still work but I ended up with Linksys WRT54G and that finally worked for me. I dare not try to switch back just to see.Once the internet connection was established everything was a snap. I've been able to enable ftp transfer and email notification when triggered by the heat sensor without problem.
Great mouse! I love that the USB connector fits right into the bottom of the mouse and also turns it off. Great value for the price.
Easy install. Works great. Very fast. Using with Ubuntu 10.04(64-bit). I had no problems loading everything onto it, and it runs really well. Also, this drive is super-quiet! This machine is both my everyday computer and is part of my home theater. I can watch movies on it and not even hear the drive. Average read rate showing as 105.1Mb/s in Disk Utility benchmark test.
bought these when amazon had 'em [on sale]--inexplicably they went back up in price... For [the amoutn I paid], i can't complain, they're great as the left and right fronts for my home theater system (using a Yamaha HTR-5550 receiver, energy s8.2 sub, 2 cheapie KLH's for rears and a wharfedale diamond center channel). the manual is very skimpy, if that matters to you. the grill is pretty cheap and flimsy, as stated by others.The sound is very rich, reproducing effective lows and highs. I'd highly recommend it...
I use these cloths to clean rubber rollers and video drums. They work very well because they don't leave fibers in the machine. And you can cut them in half to make the package last twice as long! They do have a woven texture so care must be taken around video heads.
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.
Cons only, no pros:the velcro closure is week and opens easilyterrible lookthe side zippers are a mistery, totally uselessno space for extra memory or batteryattaches only to a very small beltthe flash opens spontaneously while inserting the camera in its pouch making it difficult to get it out later on and probably damaging the flash
Just bought one of these and I tried it with about 7 different hard drives on three dif machines, and it did not work once!
I ordered this for my son for his birthday because he works on computers and is always looking for tools. He was well pleased with this and he can carry everything in one bag. A place for everything and everything in it's place! Great buy.
I just opened and started using this mouse.So far I am impressed. It was easy to put in the AA battery that was included and the syncing with the usb device was easy peasey. Love the color, it handles well and I have been reluctant to get a wireless mouse because other people in my office wireless mice sucked. This one is just like using a regular corded mouse.Glad I purchased.
There are only good things to be said of the Hot Link XL!The small and modular components, save the blue LED operation indicator, can be installed out of sight and out of mind keeping your components neat and tidy. (I actually installed the LED and IR eye behind the grill of my in-wall center speaker and it works perfectly!).Range between the receiver and transmitter can be extended with plain Cat-5 networking cable means that there are no special 'expensive' cables to buy should you be a few feet short on your run. Just make, buy or extend the current cable and all is well. (My current run is currently 35ft)Easy to install, no fuss to use and relatively cheap for a remote extender... This easily the best hardwired remote extender available at any price.
OK, it IS stupid and overdone to give a name to your GPS monitor, but we did it anyway. She is Diane and we love her. Confused only rarely, she knows even the smallest, narrowest streets in France and Italy. Nearby hotels and gas stations are comprehensive and lifesavers, at times. The list of local attractions and historical points of interest and landmarks is also comprehensive and a nice addition to our "Rick Steve" tour book. I take (the map) loaded on my Garmin NUVI with me when I leave the car, not only to prevent theft, but to navigate the streets of Lyon and Rome by foot as easily as behind the wheel, also to mark where I left my car, etc. etc. etc. I will never leave home without it.
I bought the protect deluxe trumpet case along with this and could not figure out if it was even possible to attach! it claims to attach to any protec case but with no instructions provided, attaching this backpack stap proved an impossible task. not recommended.
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.
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
No support available for VPN config.Wasted 60+ man hours configuring VPN, not working as of now.Looks like this product was not tested or certified for VPN.Poor functionality for VPN.Sad, that i bought this equipment.
W/ all the things you can do/buy w/ these points, they are RECOMMENDED for any SERIOUS 360 player!!
I purchased and returned the more expensive STR-DA5200ES as the majority of features are available in the STR-DG1000. Both models allow you to view set-up information on the television screen, and both have the auto calibration feature for speaker set-up, which is very easy and pretty accurate. The major difference is price, and after comparing both models side-by-side, not sure why one would spend an additional $600 - $800 for similar if not the same features. The 5200ES has a very nice on-screen set-up guide and useful tools during set-up, however, you can accomplish the same tasks with the DG1000. Once the receiver is set-up, I don't need the fancy on-screen interface anyway. I cannot comment on the HDMI connections as I make direct HDMI connections from individual components to my TV, thus eliminating the additional connections and cost of additional cables, etc. I have no issues with this receiver and have enjoyed excellent sound quality at all levels between low-mid-high ranges.*** Note*** I did not purchase this model for it's HDMI up-conversion capabilities, only for 7.1 surround connections and sound quality.
This is a great DVD. I love the USB capability. I have used it several times to play avi files I downloaded and it worked great. I have not used the up converting feature yet. Great price.
My wife, a couple of friends and I had made plans to drive through southern Spain for two weeks. Altho I have driven throughout Europe at least a dozen times (once to Spain)previously, using only maps and my sense of direction to guide me, we had recently purchased a Garmin GPS for the US and decided to get the Europe "chip" for our trip. The "chip" (as advertised) came without packaging or instructions and whether purchasing the product in this way was a contributing factor in our unhappiness with the product may never be known. It may have been returned by a previous dissatisfied customer, defective or outdated. Here is a short list of our complaints.The "voice" of our guide was, at times, difficult to understand. In Spain (as elsewhere in Europe) roundabouts are a common method of directing traffic thru intersecting highways. The "voice" would tell us to "exit" on the (for example) "third" or "fifth" exit. Many times, we had trouble understanding which "number" she was announcing. Other times, she clearly gave us the incorrect exit, telling us to use the "second" when it should have been the "third" exit, etc.Most major highways are "named" with a letter and a number, primary highways being (for example) E 5 or N 393 although the letter in the name of the highway has absolutely nothing to do with the direction of travel. E, for instance, does not mean "east" insofar as the road titled with an "E" may travel in a generally N-S direction. Our Garmin navigator repeatedly told us to bare "east" on E roads or "north" on N roads which confused us and caused us to make wrong turns a number of times following the "direction" (east) we were given rather than following or continueing on the correct highway toward our destination.Most frustrating was the fact that, when we missed a turn or needed "recalculating", the Garmin GPS Europe rarely got us back on track and when it did, not easily. We frequently had to refer to maps and Fodor maps to get us to our destinations or hotels once entering the cities we were visiting.Of interest, the BMW we rented had a built in GPS system but we did not realize we had that feature at first (our rental agent never mentioned it) After discovering the in-board GPS, it took several days to learn how to use it, program it, find an English speaking "guide" etc. During the start of the second half of our trip, we used both the Garmin and the BMW GPS systems simultaneously. Whereas the Garmin often offered misleading directions and failed to get us back "on track" if we missed a turn, the BMW system (which was, overall, much easier to use)got us to our destination every time and without driving around in circles in search of our destination as we did with the Garmin on far too many occasions.Other complaints about the Garmin Europe include the "last minute" direction to "turn" left or right (in old "city centers" missing a turn can be fatal in the sense that between the one way and narrow streets can mean driving around for long periods of time relying on maps and asking locals for help) and the inability of the Garmin to recalculate directions.Anyways, that is enough. Can't rely on the Garmin. Have no confidence in it in Europe. Also, the keyboard of the Garmin itself, the unit being almost new, is not very responsive and it often requires pressing the "a" or "e" (of all) buttons numerous times before it is entered on the screen when in search mode. Very frustrating.That's it: good luckStewart in Guilderland, NY
1st thing that struck me was all the 5 star reviews were from 2005! Most of those users were probable still using XP! I'm usually good at looking up reviews prior to purchase, but I figured, "A wireless mouse is a mouse, right?" WRONG.The positives are: The mouse works well as a mouse should; pointing is precise, easy clicks, etc. Its plug and play so you can yank it or add it back at any time during your *active* session (more on this later). The battery lasts a REAL long time too. For the actual use of the mouse, I have no complaints.The negatives are: My laptop never sleeps. Googled the problem and apparently there's lots of people who have the same problem. I have been through every Control Panel setting, my hardware settings, the mouse settings, etc etc. I right click, Properties and go into those boxes and look up advanced settings and have turned off every option I can find that allow the device to wake the laptop... and still my laptop won't sleep or kick in to screensaver. I literally have to remove the adapter every time I walk away. Sounds minor until you come home and realize your screens been burning that static wallpaper image all day because you forgot to remove the adapter. Then, in a magically non-sensical way, there are moments where my laptop (a 2009 Vaio w/ Vista) will go to sleep, but then not the next time. Mind boggling.2ndly, for the average consumer... who can tell me exactly what wireless tech this mouse uses? Is it bluetooth? Wi-fi? 2.4GHz? I don't know and don't try looking for that detail... its no where to be found. I knew when buying it that it wasn't bluetooth, but for those of you who might want to know that... its not bluetooth.Had I known this was tech from 2005, I probably would have not been so cheap and went for a more advanced and updated mouse. The adapter is unusually big compared to today's adapters and sticks out pretty far. A few times now I almost knocked it out from carrying my laptop from one room to another.Then, to add to these complications, if you remove or add the adapter, do so while you are up and active. Do NOT remove the adapter AFTER you've put your device into sleep or hibernate mode. Do NOT add the device back in while the PC is in sleep or hibernate mode... for some reason this locks up my laptop every single time and forces me to reboot. I am not a dunderhead and am rather great at troubleshooting and fixing my own problems, and this is one that I haven't found a solution to.In comparison, I have another wireless mouse by Rocketfish, and this mouse made me appreciate it more. The Rocketfish mouse is bluetooth, and since most every device now has BT, there's no need for a chintzy adapter. 2nd, the Rocketfish's scrollwheel also has the ability to lean left and lean right, which allows you to scroll left or right using the wheel (and not just up and down like 'regular' mice). The price differece here is about $10, and I would say that it's worth spending an extra $10 for a better mouse than this.But, if you can't afford the extra $10, then the mouse works, but just realize it's old and buggy and you are going to get what you paid for. The 5 star reviews, again, are from 2005, so keep that in mind. I originally intended to use this mouse with my HTPC but was so frustrated it by it that I now use my rocketfish for the HTPC and this junk for my laptop... and truthfully, I might just go get another mouse soon.Good luck to the rest of you if you decide to purchase this mouse.
This product works like a charm, just plug in and press one button and the signal gets picked up, no difficult troubleshooting or lengthy process (you can skip the cd install). Excellent range, more than the specified, getting through even wind and rain. My router is located 25 meters away (passing through 2 walls and an outdoor area) and it recieves the signal perfectly; sending a strong signal out to the rest of the house.
I thought recently that I was due an upgrade having owned these headphones for close to 10 years.I came on to Amazon and did my usual 'sort by average rating' thing to see what came up at the top of the list - and there were my trusy old 7506's.To be honest, I don't know why I really wanted new ones, I guess I was just itching to spend some money and see what was out there all these years later.However, I really have no idea why I thought I would get better for the price - I've used these extensively in the studio and casually over the past 10 years and they are just fantastic.I typically put my posessions through their paces as I dont really care for my things the way I should, so these have really been bashed about and abused and transported squashed in small, tightly packed bags and they have come through unscathed.I just love the range and clarity. I've read a review here that mentions the slightly bolstered bass which I don't find to be the case at all.I guess if you're using them as monitors you get a feel for them like any monitors.One thing I want to add which is very important to me in addition to the wonderful sound is the COMFORT!!!I can comfortably wear these for hours on end with absolutely no discomfort, I love how they sit on my ears.I have owned headphones that are uncomfortable after quite a short time, but to me these are a joy to wear.Until they fall apart, I'll be sticking with these excellent headphones! :)
The 640 gig SADA hard drive is being used in an Antec MX-100 3.5" USB Aluminum Enclosure and all is working fine so far. I had a large amount of data to transfer initially so I connected it internally on the motherboard for that. Afterwards, I just power it up when needed. I have had no problems so far. The drive is OEM so don't expect cables, disks, etc.
This remote, when set up properly -- which took a little while and needed the aid of a customer support person -- is fantastic!I heartily recommend it to all.
Very fast read/write speed compared to my existing 256MB card -- Lexar Media 256 MB (CF256-12-251). You might ask if this high speed is required. And the answer is YES, especially the write speed. Otherwise you will be waiting for the image to be written on your card before you can take the next shot. When you want to take action photos, this card really help you out. I am very happy with card and strongly recommend it. By the way I am using this card with Nikon 5700 camera.
Adequately works, no problems so far. I would buy it again. It cost less than half of what I would pay for the Apple version.
Very satisfied. The extra wide angle is perfect for football. The binoculars provide a bright and sharp image. Terrific value for the money.
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 am filming the pilot for a reality show which entails the use of two way radios and upon advice from my producer I purchased two sets totaling four units. Two of them were dead on arrival and the others barely work. From prior experience we both thought we would be getting quality American made product but what we got is poorly made Chinese junk. Not only is the product cheesy but customer service at Cobra is extremely hostile. You can't get a straight answer and you can't get a refund.
The title says it all - daytime pictures are crisp, clear, and brilliant color. Incredible, actually. The detail is great, and the pictures are incredibly lifelike.Nighttime pictures utilizing flash are mediocre - they come out grainy and the colors are a bit on the muddy side.I frankly don't know if it's an underpowered flash or just the nature of the beast; even close-up flash, where the power of the flash shouldn't really matter, comes out the same way.However, I must temper this with two possible explanations - 1) that nighttime pictures just [are poor] because they do with any camera - I haven't tried other cameras or 2) - my expectations are out of whack because the daytime pictures are just so darned good.
Ordered these as Christmas presents. My sister gave me one for my BD in April and I love it...with old Arthur setting up in my hands ithese machine make grating cheese, veggie a quick job. So I bought all my girls one...Love it..
I loved this while it worked. I ordered several for my employees. Now I regret it. I've never had a product fail so quickly. I will try and return or get my money back. I am willing to give it one more try if they can replace it with another, if that one fails...I am done.
My graphics card (Nvidia 6800) did not accomodate the 1440x900 resolution. I spent hours trying to find and download the right drivers, but to no avail. Will have to return it, which is too bad since the monitor is sleek and beautiful and promises great clarity if I could fix the resolution. Very, very disappointing. And I'm really frustrated that there was no warning about this incompatability!!Also, the tech support guy who answered the phone at Viewsonic was completely worthless. He told me to go surf the Nvidia website and see if I could find a driver. I would at least have expected him to tell me if I my graphics card supported this monitor!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
I had ordered two identical memory boards (Crucial 1 Gb each) for my computer to add to the existing two 256 Mb memory boards. However, during startup my computer tells me that these two 1Gb boards are not compatible. One may be defective. At this point I do not know if the computer is using them. I checked the website for a Crucial contact phone number, but was unable to find one.I don't know how this problem can be resolved since I don't know who to contact.
The screen is excellent but is to hard to focus with this camera. It is to sloow to take a picture and the zoom really sucks
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 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.
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 was really excited to try out the Califone Headphones on my daughter while on a 10 hour flight. They worked well at first, but then the right headphone quit working almost immediately. The design is great and fit our daughter well, but I'm disappointed in the quality of this item. These are made for kids and should be relatively durable. I would not recommend this product.
...It works as advertised but recordings with the built-in microphone have an unacceptable level of background noise. Recording in completely quiet surroundings revealed that this is the noise of the recorder's own mechanism. A plug-in microphone (not included) away from the recorder would not pick up the recorder's noise but if you want to use the built-in microphone do not buy this recorder without checking the background noise.
My hard drive went out a couple years and I lost a number of photos and word files. I had some of the files backed up on about 12 3.5 diskettes but had no internal drive to access them. Originally I was going to buy and install an internal drive since I have the open bay slots, but that seemed an unnecessary hassle since I'll probably never use the drive again.I picked up this Sabrent drive and it's worked perfectly thus far. The device is plug and play. Just plug it in to your usb port. Your computer will recognize the drive, and then you can start plugging in the diskettes. I have windows 7 and experienced no problems reading and copying from any of my disks. I cannot comment on well the drive works with other operating systems.The device itself is physically light and is a matte charcoal black. It feels and looks well built. It comes with an unremovable attached usb cord that is only a about 1 1/2 feet long. This may be a little short for some people. The device itself is powered by the usb port.Having copied my disks, I've put my drive away and probably will never need it again. But if you still use this technology for some reason, or need to salvage some old files like I did, then I would recommend it.
I'm using aSony DCR-HC96 MiniDV 3.3MP Digital Handycam Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoomand when I wanted to film a marching band, I was just not getting a wide enough image (I was having to pan back and forth more than I wanted). So I bought aSony VCLHA07A Wide Conversion Lens for Sony MiniDV & Hi8 Camcordersand have been very pleased with the results. It screws right into the front of the Handycam. It comes with 2 adapters in the event your Handycam is slightly different. You don't need to remove the existing lens, you just find the right adapter (supplied) and screw it together.I was very pleased with the results. I thought it might distort the image too much, but a number of people have commented how clear the recordings are (I make DVDs for the band members of their shows using this set up).It comes with a lens cap, and a pouch, so when you do pack it away, it is protected ok.Good: the clarity, and ease of use, and construction is well madeWhat could be improved: I would have liked a lens hood on this. When I'm filming under stadium lights, or in a gym, using the wide angle the stadium lights can create some challenges. You sometimes get these light or glare streaks (I'm sure there is a term for this) radiating out from the lights, in my case, straight down. To stop this from happing, I made a make shift lens hood for the set up. This is probably a rare situation, but glare from lights might be an issue for you too.There are a few different models of wide angle lens attachments for Sony Handycams (and other brands) so be sure to select the right one for your camera model. There are also some wide angle lens that are wider than this one, and those might begin to distort your pictures, so wider is not necessarily better, unless you are ok with the distortion. This product, theSony VCLHA07A Wide Conversion Lens for Sony MiniDV & Hi8 Camcorderswas really good for me!
Got this cable in the mail 3 days ago, only a week in waiting for the mail to deliver it. Plastic packaging and protective caps on the connectors. Hooked the cord up to my PS3 and Samsung LN-T4066F...1080p resolution. Just watched Spiderman 3 on the PS3 with both this product and a 4ft Monster Cable from Best Buy($55). I couldn't detect any differences in visual or audio and I switched cables every few scenes to look for differences in each scene. Only 3 days old so the HDMI cable has yet to show any imperfections. I read some of the audio issues from earlier reviews, but I'm just running the TV speakers as opposed to home theater. I will compare 007 and Pirates of the Carribean 3 next. All in all the price is good and the quality is the same as my monster cable.
I like it at the first sight. But now it never worked well. this not means that it is out of work, but some time worked, sometimes out of work. Firstly, I thought it must need a new battery, when I changed a new battery for it, it's condition not become any better. I feel sad about it
I've bought all of the Rhinotek BCI-6 replacement inks since I print a lot of photos, and wanted to save a few bucks.There is a Russian proverb loosely translated as &quot;Stingy pays twice&quot;. Damn, it can't be truer.Photos looked washed out, not saturated enough. At first I though that since instead of CRT I use LCD, which changes colors when looking under the angle, so maybe it was my PhotoShop processing - not dark and saturated enough. I made a few photos darker, saved them as copies, and reprinted. They came up better, but some details were lost.Then I submitted both versions of these photos to the local lab, and they proved my point. Original photos were great looking with all the details and colors, the darker copies however were really dark with dark details in the background completely lost.So I let all Rhinotek inks run out and replaced them with the Canon's. Then I reprinted the same photos. My original versions were rivaling the lab's ones. So problem was definitely in these Rhinotek inks.So if you print photos (and what else would you on your 900 or 9000) stay away from them, and buy Canon's - you will not pay twice to get the results you'd like.
I've been shopping around for well priced stand alone DVD recorder in order to transfer my VHS tapes that have slowly beendeteriorating onto DVD media. The AD-8091 had an excellent price so I bought one. Hooking up my VCR to the AD-8091was relatively painless, and after setting up the on screen menu I was quickly copying my tapes to DVD media. I've recordeda few TV shows and movies as well and so far the unit has worked very well with both DVD+R and DVD/RW media. I did find that brand name blank media works much better than generic media. A plus for this unit is that it is a progressive scan DVD player that also plays MP3 and regular CD's. Overall it'sa good deal for what I paid for it. I can recommend this unit.
Just bought mine here on Amazon - tried to install the iTunes software on my Dell XP system - got an error message "cannot find or create required iTunes folder in My Music. Called Apple support, after discussins with two tech support folks, answer was "windows problem". Have to return to Amazon.
Went to Radio Shack and Best Buy and their HDMI cables all over $50.00. Bought these and they work great! I don't know how they compare to the others since I didn't buy the others, but these seem to do a great job. For the price, they are an excellent value.
This is a redundancy purchase. Amazon was cheating on the "Frequently Bough Together" advertising. The Antenna came with a mount kit.
I can't say this is the easiest product to use but if you take your time and follow all the directions, it's the cheapest and best way to protect your camera LCD. My best advice is plan on giving this project your full attention and use razor-sharp scissors to cut the film. I don't believe this film is made to last indefinitely so I just plan on keeping a supply to replace as needed. To make it easier for next time, I kept the little cardboard backing from the film that I'd cut to use as a template for measuring and shaping. I shaved off the edges by micro-millimeters until it precisely fit before lifting off the backing and applying. Be sure to clean and dry the screen as directed and 'squeegie' the backing, working out air bubbles as you go. If you get bubbles in the middle of the film, just gently lift off and squeegie again. Then again, if you have specks and dust, you might as well start over with a cleaner screen.All in all, this item is essential to protect your camera's LCD.
This is great for my mom who is 80 years old and has balance issues. Very easy to use and understand for the technically challenged.
This card is rated a 6 for speed. The SDHC card works quite well with the Canon HFS10 camcorder for storing both photos and videos, which is the reason I bought it. It has a good price, and it is reliable. That is about the best that can be said for a memory card.
When I placed my order I saw that a couple of people had given the buying experience bad reviews. I don't like putting my credit card on the Xbox because unlike the PS3 I can't figure out how to get the information off of it once it is put on it. So I figured this would be a good way to buy points and not have to give my info to Microsoft. However, as others have stated, it does not work. I placed my order, it said processing for about 5 minutes then said it is taking longer than expected and I should make sure my order was placed. When I look in my orders it shows as being placed, but I have no code of any kind. So my credit card is charged $50 and I don't have any points. Now I will have to make calls to customer service to find out how to get my code. For some reason I am missing how this is suppose to be more convenient.
I'm writing this review to encourage anyone considering the purchase of this filter, feel free to make the expense and get this filter.The quality of this filter is exceptional. I've read reviews by those who misused them.Please note, when you screw this on, do not turn the filter, i mean rotate the filter in the opposite direction of how you threaded it or you just may unscrew the filter and accidentally drop it. it has a good ability to cut down reflections on water and everything in your scene. If used correctly, you should see an immediate color boost if you turn the polarizer to the right position.for those who are first timers to a polarizer: this means that when you look through the viewfinder and turn the filter, the glare should disappear on the water, not entirely, but see an increase in color and watch the sky turn a deeper blue to know you have it dialed in correctly.I also own a .9 ND filter from Tiffen and am thoroughly convinced that Tiffen makes quality for people on a budget. they're not on the expensive side of the scale but in between inexpensive and expensive.
I love this camera and can't imagine living without it. I upgraded from the A20 which I also loved. The A40 offers more power to adjust the camera settings than the A20, as well as adding a cool but modest movie mode. It exceeded my expectations.
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.
I have used a number of different printers to get as close to photo quality output as possible.(Epson Photo, Alps and HP) This printer is however in a different class when it comes to printing snap shots in a 4x6 format. You cannot tell the difference from 35mm prints sent to be developed and the output of this printer. (except you can edit these before you print them and print only what you want)This is a great photo printer and the paper is now available any number of places.
I recently started getting back into hobbyist-level art, mostly comicbook stuff...reading around various comic artist forums I noticed that the majority of them are now using Photoshop/Illustrator/Painter either solo, or in conjunction with one another.Also, they were all using Wacoms (I'm assuming if you're looking at this item, it's because you discovered how much Wacoms cost)...Since I was coming back to art, but not on a professional level, I decided to take the plunge and pick one of these Aiptek tablets up...Keep in mind, I've never used a Wacom tablet, so this review (less so than others I've read) is not a comparison of the two devices.Firstly, don't buy this if you're on a Mac.The package showed up at work and I plugged it into my work machine (OX10, 1.8ghz Intel)- it WORKED, but the sensitivity was WAY high. There were no options to change that.Got home, plugged it into my WinXP laptop (which was to be the primary machine for it anyhow), installed the drivers, found the sensitivity slider: all good to go.Fired up photoshop: works fine.The pen takes a bit to get used to, and I've heard complaints about the location of the pen "clicker"- which, I'll admit is placed in a fairly retarded location, but it's something that you'll get used to. Since I have the tendency to "roll" the pen a lot when I'm between lines, I'll occasionally hit the clicker when I return the pen to pad, but it isn't anything beyond a minor annoyance- I just readjust the pen in my hand.The weight of the pen isn't amazingly balanced nor ergonomic, but once again: a few hours of using it and you probably won't notice.Haven't run into any of those "cursor zooming away" problems that I've heard about-The wireless mouse: Wouldn't know, never used it...Actually, come to think of it, the wireless mouse MIGHT have something to do with the above mentioned zooming problem...I don't know, interference of some kind.Note also, I'm using an LCD screen, not CRT- which I've also heard can cause interference problems if you're too close to the monitor.The Pad itself is nice and roomy...Seems to be built fairly solidly. I've spilled coffee on it already and it still works fine.In final, It's a good pad- if you're judging it against a top-line Wacom, it'll probably fail miserably...but if you're like me, and just getting (back) into art, it's worth the purchase. Haven't had any issues from a technical standpoint with it yet.I figure if I ever become the next Frank Miller/Alex Maleev/John Cassidy/ Jim Lee/ Travis Charest/ Mike Mignola / ect...I'll step up to a Wacom then.
I wanted something that would be sweet, tight, detailed, and accurate across the frequency range, something I could use in the studio, but also with an iPod/laptop without extra amplification, and I wanted at least a respectable level of sound isolation (keep outside sound out, my sound in). Some would say that list of demands is impossible, I say those people haven't checked these out.After testing dozens of nice so called "pro" headphones with my iPod Nano I was starting to think I was just going to have to make some compromises. Then I plugged these in, the clouds parted, a beam of sunlight shone down from above, and angels began singing.A conga player can hear his drum plus the sound of his fingers on it sometimes when he plays, why shouldn't you when you play it back? If a singer stomps their foot on the stage, they heard it, shouldn't you get to? The answer is hell yes. Just exquisite texture....strings, vocals (oh my god), horns....the puff of a kick drum...plucked deep base notes...I could go on but but let me just summarize and say that -unamplified- these headphones will make you wet your pants. I'm not kidding. Hard to get better. At this level any arguable upward increment in sound quality is going to cost you considerably and tie you to a chair in front of a shelf mounted amplifier.I recommend these with no reservation. If you want the very best sound you can possibly get out of an iPod or similar source your search is over. The coolest thing is that these are truly great for everything.Tip: For those who may not know, I'm talking about the 80ohm version, the 250ohm version of the same model must be plugged into an amp.
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.
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.
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.
The 4200 Cxi has worked flawlessly for me. The scanner configures itself as soon as you plug it in and you're ready to scan in 5 minutes. The software it comes with is a bit limited, so you may need to buy additional software to do more advanced graphics functions.
Well its the edition to the dvd and necessary so the dvd will work. Which makes this a good purchase
What more is there to say about this must have safety feature. Lens is free of optical defects and a must for anyone who does not want scratched primary lenses!
I tend to wait and use the product for a while before I leave feedback. I installed this unit per the instructions and is has been working fine for 9 months. Great product!
The item didn't work with Palm Tungsten model, I've tried to change the MC but the store claim that the time for changing had finished. I got very frustrade with the bad assitence and the arrogancy from the costumer service. I would not recomend to buy from this store.
Read some of the reviews concerning motor noise recording onto the tape. Put the camcorder on my table in record mode and was totally silent---played back tape at loud volume and could only hear my refrigerator running, no camera motor noise at all! Overall a fantastic camera for the price. To copy movie to your computer you must connect the audio cable portion of the supplied wire harness to the
This is a tool in my bag that will make remote lighting much easier. All I need is my 430EX and one light stand with this clamp and I've got the photographers best friend.
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.
I bought this J-160 last month and used it once. Yesterday I applied power and something inside popped with spark. I will try to send it back for repair....
Good cables, they have a low price but they don't appear cheap. I bought 3 of them and they all work like they are supposed to.
Kingston 1GB flash drive for usb works well.The price ($10) and small size were main buying reasons.If there is a problem with usable size try formatting with win32.
Works great, like the lights.Only problem, the connections are a little close together. But that is a problem only rarely.Ray
This camera takes great pictures even on auto mode.Night mode shots still look sharp even at ISO400.Macro shot capability is amazing.Can fully customize camera's settings to fit your needs.Great camera feel when taking shots
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 installed this as part of a solar electric system that powers some lights and freezers. It works great for that. Obviously not all the bells and whistles of a solar inverter and this is only modified sine wave not full sine. It works well for most things though. A couple of important points if someone was planning on using it for that purpose.1. This is modified sine wave. It will run motors and lights and smaller electrical appliances and older televisions even. It wont run newer TVs (I don't know what the cutoff age or technology is - it runs an old CRT type fine. It causes buzzing on a newer LED TV). It wont run UPSes, though it will run some computers and charge laptop batteries.2. It gives precedence to line power, not batteries. This is easily dealt with if you get a battery monitoring device (or if your charge controller can do it) that can send 12 volts to an auxiliary connection. Then get a solid state relay. You will either need normally open or normally closed. With an Outback 80 it has to be normally closed. Then you can set up an event that opens the relay, which is connected to your line input, when the battery's charge falls below a setpoint. You might be able to start a generator in the same way. I am going to try that soon.3. At the time I purchased this, Tripplite does not have the battery temperature sensor cable available for purchase. They advertise the functionality but you cant buy the cable. They assure me that it is due for release very soon but this inverter has been available for years so why would they not have the cable? Not major but not insignificant either...4. The documentation that comes with the inverter is pretty sparse. In particular, there is a low-amp charge setting and a high-amp charge setting. How may amps on each setting is not specified and the documentation on the web is inconsistent. I tested it and got 25 amps on low and 100 amps on high (DC amps). This concurs with SOME of the documentation on the web and what is now in the description here on Amazon.For 25% of the cost of the least expensive solar inverter, this will do the trick - at least until I upgrade to 24 volt battery banks and then I will likely spring for a higher watt Magnum or Outback inverter. I would recommend it if you need to cut some cost of a solar power system, at least based on how it has worked so far. Time will tell and I will update if there are early failures.
I've bought about 10 of these for our resort and everyone loves them. They make life easier and hands free.
Not great quality, but what I expected for the price. I'm a flight attendant and travel internationally quite a bit, so extra adapters come in handy rather than always having to charge one thing up & then switching the adapter to another device. I'm happy with them.
good value but they didnt call when my item was returned to them until i left a bad review in which they finally called to tell me what happened and fixed it
This is a great TV. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. Beautiful picture! I'm very pleased and think for the price this TV is worth every penny.
Installed a pair of these on desktops running XP Pro to speed up file transfers of large files between computers in my home office. Another brand frequently hung in mid-transfer, but these installed easily and have worked perfectly for the last month.
It does what its supposed to do - the camera quality is nice, and it fits comfortably on top of my LCD screen - the included microphone is actually very very good, which somehow manages to filter out feedback from the speakers when using it for videophone. I also like the fact that there's a little light that turns on when the camera is recording. Overall, a very good purchase. I highly recommend it.
I bought this for my daughter's KRZR K1M from Motorola. It works great for music, photo, and video, and it is extremely fast. We are very pleased, especially at such a price!
I received the S-7000 about a week ago and have taken about 250 pictures with it so far. Generally, the image quality is very good even at the lowest setting (1M) and the resolution is a great improvement over my old Sony FD-91. The color is more true than with the Sony.My only dissapointments so far are:When you have an image with a solid background there is noticable noise that manifests itself as slight color splotchiness in dark backgrounds. A 2 second empty image (with the lens cap on) had various white, blue, green, and red dots throughout the black field. I don't know if this is a sensor or firmware function but long exposures at night might be affected. Good news is fringing is minimal.Using the flash at longer distances is one of the reasons I choose the S-7000 and it works very well even at around 30 feet. But it does seem to be a bit on the warm side yielding a slightly greenish-yellow tint to whites. This may have been due to my proximity to the subject at the time since other images seem to be well balanced.The auto focus has problems in low light situations but if you keep the subject greater than about 7 feet away you should be alright. I tested this last night in a darkened house and it seems to work alright.Fuji says it has a CF II memory slot but they say it's for a microdrive only (max. 1 GB but I've seen packages that include 2GB microdrives). Most info doesn't mention that. I have read that 512 MB 40x Lexar CF cards work without a problem but since Fuji doesn't specfically recommend them you take your chances if you use them. Also, some CF cards can cause your batteries to drain even with the camera powered off. I understand openning the storage compartment door, after the camera is shut down, will prevent this. Since the file system is fat16, you are also limited to 2 GB storage, which should be plenty for anyone buying this camera. The 16MB xD card that comes with the camera won't do you much good unless you stay close to a computer to empty the card when it's full.That Fuji doesn't supply a set of rechargable NiMH batteries and a charger with the camera is something else to take into a purchasing decision. If you already have them you're in good shape but look for the added expense for them and storage if you do not have them. A set of fully-charged 1900 mA NiMH batteries lasted for about 150 images. Most of these images were taken using the flash and the LCD panel. Since I'm still using just the 16MB card it also involved uploading the files to the computer for evaluations. Just a note here I do wish the LCD was tiltable.Having been involved with technical documentation for 30+ years I have to say that the manual leaves a bit to be desired as well. There is no index and it seems Fugi has it's own terminology for some functions/features. They haven't separated feature information from usage tips. (This is good for beginning users but this and the lack of an index made the manual hard to use when looking for specifics.)Summary:(...) it's a fair to good point-and-click camera but if it was any more than that I be very disappointed with the noise in the images and the non recommending of CF cards. I'll probably be contacting Fuji to see if there is a firmware update available or if there is anything that can be done about the noise.Follow up to previous review...072604 - Just got back from a one week vacation around Mt. Rushmore and must say I was disappointed with the S7000 in auto mode. I took more than 200 6MP photos with the camera in the auto mode in daylight and darker situations requiring the flash. (BTW the NiMH batteries lasted the entire trip even with the 1GB microdrive and the flash.) The noise in the images has made them essentially useless to me for anything but computer desktops or snapshot use and the color bias toward the green end is bad enough in some images to make the sky look teal in color. (Photoshop may be able to correct this but I don't feel I should have to do this.)The auto focus may have caused some of the detail problems since it focuses in steps (about 21) not in one smooth range.The lack of image stabilization hurt the quality of some of my images where I was at a location that would not allow visitors to use the flash and tripod use was not feasible.I have images from an Olympus C-50 in auto mode that produced color much more true and free of the noise that blurs details.There are cameras that yield better images for less money. They may not have all the features of the S7000 but if you think about it, you really won't use most of them. I should have kept the Olympus C-5050.I wouldn't recommend this camera unless you're willing to put up with it's short-comings. To some people they are minor but for my use they are not.11/26/04I've contacted Fugi several times about firmware updates and have only recieved form-letter responses that pretty much say we're not doing it cause we think it works fine. Their web site has not improved since I got the camera.I just came back from a short trip and the images I got at a 6MP setting were of considerably lower image quality of the same subject, under the same conditions, a friend got using a less expensive 5MP Sony camera.The more I use this camera the more disappointed I'm becoming.
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.
Ordered this for a new HDTV. Was delivered on time, just what I needed, plug and play. The price was superb and the product worked perfectly.
We love it. It has great features and it is easy to use. It needed a map upgrade, but that wasn't too tough. We upgraded from a different manufacturer, and we are glad we did.
don't know what is going on here... the Nikon D50 is a DSLR camera, not the Coolpix shown in the picture or described in the description.
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 purchased the BE650BB on January 20. I followed the included instructions and charged the battery overnight before attaching a load. On January 23, I plugged my machine into the unit and all was well...until 6am on the 24th. The auditory alarm starts sounding that the power is out even though it is not. I start up PowerChute, which says the line voltage is 0 volts, even though the equipment attached to the non-battery outlets is still running. Shortly afterwards, the power is no-longer being supplied to the battery-powered outlets.I contacted APC tech support about the issue on Feburary 6th. On the 7th tech support responded to my email with instructions to perform a "self check." I attempted to perform the "self check" which of course failed, so I responeded with the information asked of me if that were the case. That was on the 9th. It is the 13th, now, which means that my UPS has an average uptime of less than 5%. I have sent several emails to tech support requesting additional assistance in the meantime; APC has sent NO response. I live in the Pacific timezone, so there is little chance that I will be able to take time off work to come home during the day to call "live" tech support in the near future. At this point, the thing lays in the corner of my spare bedroom like a useless hunk of junk. Looks like that was $80 down the drain!!
this is my most versatile lens. I love it. It's versatile becuase it works well in low light. It's wide enough to work in many situations (there are occasions in tight quarters where steping back isn't an option) I am so very happy I bought this. The pictures I've taken with this lens are great. I shot indoors with limited lighting at a wedding until about 530 pm and never used a flash.
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 screen came right on schedule. The box was in mint condition. Pulled the screen out, measured to put the screen on the wall. Very easily went up and pulled down to watch. No problem pulling up and down. Nice VERY clear, sharp picture. Great we now watch TV on a 92 inch screen. Who needs a fancy TV?....
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.
I went to Australia with this thing, and found it very useful. Transferring photos was pretty easy, and it allowed me to take thousands of pictures over those three weeks. There are many disadvantages though, some of them very serious! There are a few "rules" that aren't really explained in the manual. And if you don't follow these "rules" you could easily lose all of your photos (and you could probably lose them even if you're careful!)Cons:1. You have to make sure your ipod is pretty well charged if you're uploading a lot of photos. I could get by just fine with about 200-300 photos at a time taken with a 6MP camera at high jpeg setting. Any more than that, and your ipod will die first and then who knows, it might mess something serious up! I had a 2GB hitachi microdrive for my slr, and trying to transfer a full 2 GB is impossible. RULE #1: Upload as much as possible.2. If you don't seem to follow a very strict protocol of plugging your ipod in first then turning on your camera at the prompt, you seem to risk your ipod freezing. RULE #2: Be very careful in how you hook up your ipod and camera. I recommend hooking everything together, turning on the ipod, actually going to the "import photos" option, and then turning on the camera. Definitely do not unplug or turn anything off during the import!3. Be prepared for a disaster! Do not trust this thing completely. This thing actually somehow CORRUPTED my microdrive and destroyed all the photos on it during one of the uploads (fortunately there were only about 100). Be prepared with a second memory card. RULE #3: Don't expect too much.Pros:Ok, so the ONLY reason why I gave it 2 stars is that I used it nonstop for about 3 weeks and transferred close to 2,000 photos with it. It was definitely worth it, although I really wish it hadn't destroyed my memory card. Transferring the photos is very easy, but can take an hour or so.This seems to be a slightly unstable system that has the capability of permanently damaging either your ipod or camera's memory. Maybe if you follow the "technique" I discussed, it won't happen to you, I'm not really sure. Just be aware that there is a risk!
Received these items very quickly from the supplier. Won't be using the 50 foot cable for a while but it looks good. When I use it I will comment.
These are great for the kids to download games off Xbox for play. They dont have to worry about the games scratching and there is a good selection. Mostly, older games,to choose from and other things like maps, accessories, etc. My children used them up as soon as they received them!
I was a little blown away with all the choices in digital cameras out there but I ended up with this one, a fantastic camera. The zoom is amazing so long as (1) You take the photo outdoors or (2) you use the flash. The zoom got a little grainy when the digital zoom kicked in but I alway got great pictures and touched them up in Photoshop. The batteries that come with the camera last incredibly long! Now I use rechargable batteries and I get good life out of them especially considering the fact that I like to use the LCD viewfinder.This is really a mini SLR!
Great photo frame. I know own 2 Philips digital frames and love them. Best picture viewing quality I have seen on a digital frame. It is very easy to transfer photos to it also. A++++++!!
This product is a perfect addition for any SLR lovers who want to protect their lenses from dust particles, fingerprints, etc.
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.
Very easy to use and does the job. Easy to unzip top half from belt pack. I carried a Nikon D60, and 18-55 zoom lens and a 70-300 zoom lens plus accessories and binoculars.
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!
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 haven't had a lot of time on the battery, but it seems to hold a charge about the same as the one that came with the camera. That battery is labeled as only about 1050ma so I'm not sure if it was underrated or this one in overrated, but for the price it is worth it.
This worked ok for awhile but got progressivly worse. Doesn't want to connect to different networks, slow speeds, frequently drops the connection and even when it is connected often doesn't want to work properly. I've given up on it, worse than no connection at all! Got a Belkin, hope to god it works better than this piece of junk. Very dissatisfied with Linksys.
Radio works but reception is spotty even in a metro area SAME is ok and works as programed but hard to get the unit to work as it should. Better radios out there for less and Amazon is no longer the cheapest place to get it.
Smokin! The best Mac I've ever owned and I have six, all still working. A computer doesn't get any better than this. Glad I opted for the 20" screen. Everything - seeing, feeling and operating this machine is beyond description. Apple has really done flawless product design this time. Buy one, you can't possibly regret it.
The GUC232A was a breeze to install on Windows 7 (64 bit). I've had no connectivity problems, and performance with various bits of Cisco equipment has been flawless.
This is a great design. It's light-weighted and strong enough to hold iPad 3. It's a perfect companion while you are traveling.
This splitter did its job. However, if you have two devices plugged in, both need to be on and set on the input for the splitter, or neither device will work. That is inconvenient for me because I wanted to use it for my tv and computer at the same time. So right now, I just have the computer plugged in. Otherwise, it works well.
I went through two of these LCT3210 panels before giving up and returning them. I found that the quality of the picture was adequate. The color was not as vivid as I would have liked. However the sound was not good. On many channels a clicking or popping sound could be heard. Sometimes changing the channel to mono from stereo helped but not much. The sound was the final straw. I went through two of these panels and both had clicking and popping sounds. The other problem I had was wall mounting the panel. As the DVD player is an add-on, it's location in respect to the wall bracket mounting holes was poorly planned. When an attachment bracket was screwed to the back of the panel it would not lay flat as the mounting holes are immediately next to the DVD player and could not lay flat. Poor design.I finally gave up on this panel and went with a Sharp LC-32D43U, an amazing flat panel with vivid picture, excellent sound and a great appearance. I will use an external DVD player. Do yourself a favor and forget about the Akai LCT 3210AD.
I had been looking into buying a DSLR for a few months and spent much of my time pondering,the Nikon D70 and the Pentax *ist ds, for some reason I just sort of thought of the Nikon D50 as the D70's cheap little brother, BOY WAS I WRONG. I was just playing around with the D50 at circuit city and I instantly fell in love with it. Its just about the perfect size, its comfortable for big male hands and feels solid while at the same time is very light. The exsposures are spot on,the AF is fast and resposive and the LCD screen is simply beautiful. What can I say, I love this camera, considering its entry level price, this camera is a steal, increadible bang for the buck!
I purchased this card for my trip to Europe only to find that it was inaccurate and did not work with the nuvi 500. total waste of money and could not get a refund because we did not come home for 2 months. You will get lost in Europe with this card.
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 just had this over the weekend and only payed 125 so heres my thoughts. For what I paid for it I can't complain about what it is/isnt. But if I would have sunk any real cash into this I'de be sending it back. This is a very good sub $200 gps. Heres what you should really know. It has speech. but limited text to speech. So basically if you want a gps to tell you all the street names.. Not happening here. I added all the updates when I got it so I can tell you the 3d graphics.. like you see now on most gps's (like tomtom) is not as good. also you really have to clean your windshieldbefore you stick this on your dash. I had it come off the glass 2x already in 3 days. It is a pretty hefty item to hang from a suction cup.I ended up placing it so it actually rests on the dash while attached to the window.Good points. The screen auto adjusts to the daylight/or lack ofthe navigation is spot on. with the update installed I dont have the problems others have/ I had the updates on before I ever test drove it.The voice commands are clear but mechanical sounding female voice. You would think the a gps that actually has a microdrive inside could have added other voices to the package. I got the database update. so I can not comment on how the new maps compare to the old. But the last update is 2006 and its close but not perfect. One quirky thing about this is it has modest actual street address finding.. It will list roads when it can not find the actual address. in a couple cases it says "no data" this is no big problem just annoying. for what i payed for it its great. The 5 inch screen.. 4.4 actual inches and a icon strip on the side is a lot easier to see than the tomtom go. May not mean much to you younger people but when you get older this is a selling point. If you can latch onto one cheap its a 4.5 at +200 a 3.5.I forgot to add with the updates. it doesn't jump page to page like mentioned in other reviews.. it moves along just like a tomtom.
If you're an Engineer or Designer using top, high end 3D/4D modeling tools like ProENGINEER, SolidWORKS, CATIA, etc. this is the tool for you. Pay no attention to those using Mac's or non-Engineering software. This tool has a very specific market which is us Engineers doing big models and large assemblies of really complex designs. This is not a toy for Mac's.The idea is to balance the use of your pointing device by evenly distributing selection tasks. The tool allows for a continuos flow of actions, never having to stop to press an key in the keyboard or be limited by your traditional pointing device. Usability studies suggest at least a 30% improvement in efficiency which will increase as you get better and more used to it.Bottom line, for what it costs, the ROI will quickly pay for it to then get you in the plus side. Anybody telling you the opposite simply doesn't know what they're talking about. Get this tool and experience the difference.
I purchased this remote for my elderly mother because she was overwhelmed with the number of remotes my deceased father had left her to operate their home theater system. Setup was very easy and in no time she was using the remote on a daily basis for a number of complicated functions. The first problem she ran into was trying to change the configuration of the remote using the Logitech software. Her internet can be spotty at times and the software appears to "phone home to the mothership" before giving you any configuration options for the remote. This makes sense if adding devices the remote is unfamiliar with, but seems unnecessary to modify existing devices. My mother can be paranoid about internet privacy, but I explained to her that Logitech was simply making sure she had the necessary updates to configure the remote. However, if you have libertarian leanings or unreliable internet service, this is not the remote for you.I hadn't heard any complaints about the remote for more than a year when I received a very alarmed phone call from my mom. Apparently while it was sitting on the charging cradle the battery had burst inside the remote and broke the retaining door clear off the back. Needless to say this was unnecessarily stressful for her and I asked her to put on rubber gloves before putting all of the parts into a ziplock bag and moving it out into the garage in case of any fumes or corrosive acid leaking out of the unit.When I contacted Logitech support about the issue I was told they wouldn't do anything because the remote was out of warranty and was referred to purchase another refurbished remote. Further investigation led to the finding that a large number of users of Logitech's harmony remotes experienced the same exact problem. One Logitech support employee even stated that it was due to a known batch of bad batteries they received from a supplier. Some users received excellent service from customer support, and some received none whatsoever. All I can say is that I was extremely disappointed with Logitech's decision to save a few dollars on a defect that was clearly their fault.What I found most appalling is that since you have to register an email address with Logitech to even use your remote, they already had the faculties to contact all of the users with the defective remotes and if not to issue a recall (what a good corporate citizen would do), then at least warn them about the possibly dangerous situation. Had I known ahead of time I could have replaced the defective battery before it exploded and it would have cost me $11 and saved my mom a lot of grief.
very well made. protects ipod very well and still able to access hold button. allows ipod to be fully functional without the fuss of having to remove ipod or more casing to change songs. Very happy and cannot wait to try it out at the gym!
This is currently my only lens on my new Canon Rebel T1i. Prime lens shooting is interesting. It takes some getting used to zooming with your feet. But the image quality and awesomely shallow depth of field more than makes up for the lack of a zoom. I'm amazed at how little light you can get by with when using this lens. I find myself shooting a lot at around f2.0 while getting some fantastic bokeh in my shots.I've been happy with the build quality of the lens too. It's not an all-metal construction but it seems that it doesn't need to be. It uses metal where it needs to and plastic everywhere else. The result is a reasonably lightweight lens to carry on my camera all the time.I'm eyeing a Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM for my next lens. Even once I get that, I'm sure I'll still be using this 50mm plenty. The quality is just too awesome.
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.
Excellent value for a name brand part - connectors are well made, and the plating seems high quality to prevent corrosion in humid conditions - as can be found here in Singapore.
Nice looking, easily detected, worked without any problem for a month so far, and fast. Two thing I wished it has; 1) A short USB cable together with the long one for easy mobility. 2) Indicator light is red or green instead of light blue which is very difficult to see, I like to see it blinking while I am using the drive.
This camera is ready right out of the box. Easy to use. The software is also easy to install and use.Don't forget about the $30 rebate!Hard to pass this one up!
The product comes with a variety of cables that should work with any connections you need to make.I tested the product in MCE2005 briefly before upgrading to vista and both experiences were flawless. The tv picture quality is excellent and watching/recording 2 shows at once is great. Hands down, a great package at a great price!Adaptec- please make one of these that is HDTV capable!!
I'm a Mac user (graphic artist) that has a dual-monitor set-up. I had been using an ancient (1995) 15" CRT as my secondary monitor (for palettes and things like that), but it started to die on me. Determined to get an LCD monitor, I searched for a couple of weeks, read reviews, checked prices and the Samsung SyncMaster 191T always seemed to be the best choice. I finally pulled trigger and ordered one from Amazon.com. I ordered it on a Tuesday morning and it showed up the next day around noon! And I only paid for the standard 3-7 day shipping.Anyway... I hooked this up to my ATI Radeon 7000 DVI connection. Wow! I didn't know what I was missing! My main display had been a LaCie 19" Electron Blue CRT. This Samsung is a little larger and much brighter and crisper (not to mention lighter and cooler!). I was so impressed I switched the displays and made the Samsung the primary monitor. Oh, and no dead pixels!Another thing I like about this (and other LCDs) is the fact that they use less energy and run much cooler. In my small office with several monitors, computers, printers, etc., it tends to get very hot in the summertime. I can't wait to get another SyncMaster to replace the 19" CRT!
I just got the monitor, not bad at all.. had one dead pixel, and I had to autotune it to get it to look right.. but it seems to be working fine. I tried out tony hawk 4 on it to see how it looked in games, and it looked great, very bright.. The manual says 40ms response time, but the website says 20ms, so I dunno who to believe..
Do not buy this kodak camera!! it's body is a thin plasitc painted silver. It will withstand about 4 or 5 drops. i dropped it more and no matter what batteries I put in, it will last about 2 seconds. i am never buying a kodak again.
Great seller. The condition of the lens was better than described.Typical for our neighbors in Wisconsin.The lenses is in near perfect condition and operates flawlessly.Many thanks. I'm glad I bought this lens from you.
Worked twice; then stopped working. The cable, which simply plugs into the cradle, still works and I use it, but I could have bought that cheaper. The cradle, which is what I wanted, stopped working almost immediately. You can push the button till your finger falls off and nothing happens. Piece of junk.
It's just about the only camera I needed for a vacation to Maui. I hauled along my digital camera, my "real" 35mm camera and a handful of dry-land disposables, and this underwater camera KICKED BUTT as far as quality of shots, quality of hardware, ease of use and general cool/fun vortex rating, plus, it's almost indestructible and weighs next to nothing!YES the prints are a bit "dark" when printed without correction -- so CORRECT them! This is a Fuji-Kodak thing, I think, so ASK your processor to print them a bit lighter. The colors are outrageously rich, even the deeper-underwater shots have very good colors throughout. You have GOT to have one of these on your wrist while you snorkel!Really an excellent little product - the next time I need a dry-land disposable, I'm going to give Fuji a try based on how great this underwater Fuji was to use!
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 tested it between a Scientic Atlanta 8300HD PVR and a Sony Bravia KDL40V3000. The video is terrible and the sound is intermittent. I have a better result on components.
Lots of storage space, solid construction. Good but not excellent padding on shoulders when weighed down while traveling through airports. Almost too large for working through crowds in convention but storage outweighed this problem.
After reading Shade of the Maple, all I can say is WOW! This is destined to be a classic. The depth of connection you feel with the characters is unreal - it's like you are living this story yourself. Kirk Martin has a unique gift - he magically draws you in until you are absorbed into every scene...which ultimately makes the ending so impactful and even life-changing. Not only that, he is donating $1.00 from every book sold to find an early detection test for breast cancer. My mother died from breast cancer and I had a lump removed at age 30. Thanks, Mr. Martin, for enriching my life with your stunning novel and being so generous toward this important cause. You're one of the good guys and I hope people support you. God bless you.
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.
Hhhhm. I wanted to break-in to the whole digital thing and thought I'd start out with a faily cheap camera such as this one. I figured the cost was only equal to x-many disposables anyway. I knew beforehand that this only had 2MB internal memory and that the resultion wouldn't compare to my professional equipment. However, I wanted to give it a try and needed a little lightweight something (less than 5oz, compared with my 3lb Mamiya 645).I must admit I was very disappointed. The software which came with this camera was pretty good (for a freebie) but the camera itself is a little quirky. Obviously you can't review what you've got in memory unless you do the download; but I could live with that. However, one truly frustrating thing was the clearing of memory. I found this almost impossible: and if you can't clear the memory, it's full-up and you can't take any more shots. I ended-up having to take the batteries out and leaving it well alone for a week.Thereafter I re-loaded the thing and tried again. This time it seemed ok and managed to delete everything I wanted. The pictures were just ok (as I suspected, but you get what you pay for, right?). Then one day it just stopped working. I hadn't used it for a week or so and when I did it just stopped; and no, it wasn't the batteries.So beware guyz. Perhaps I was unlucky. These things are becoming cheaper and cheaper by the day; I would hold-out and get a real digital camera, not a digital instamatic like this thing here.
I got this so I could watch my Dish DVR recordings while working my iMac. The test was during the 3 week long Tour de France .... WOW did I love this thing once I got it setup.The setup for a normal user would be very easy but was watching the second feed from my Dish DVR (split between 2 rooms) and it was a little tricky to get working. After the setup was working, it was like having a second DVR. I was able to record clips and email them to friends. The picture quality is just what I hoped for. I really have nothing bad to say about this little guy.It did come with some kind of channel guide software but since the feed is coming from my Dish DVR I had no use for the software. The software looked nice but I can't speak to it.All I say is if you are on the fence about buying this ..... JUST GET IT :)
This is an incredible camera, Consumer Reports which I live by rated this a top pick and I know why, super vibrant pictures and very logical user friendly controls, I was going to get the Ex-z850, but reader reviews say it doesn't take good videos as this model, I can shot for at least an hour and the battery with screen on is just fine. I love this camera and don't plan on needing another for many years, you cant go wrong with this camera.Super long Battery lifeExcellent point and shot picturesSleekFunConsA thumb button could be positioned better?9/2007Add on to my review, have taken over 1000 pics, LOVE the camera and I am picky, battery life is incredible, I mean you don't even think about the battery, pictures and video are excellent, maybe my fault but RED cars don't come out good, I feel this is a BEST buy, user-friendly and excellent pictures. YOU cant go wrong and if you think you have grab another camera and compare.
I've only had this camera less than 24 hours and I haven't been able to put it down. What's great is it comes with cords to plug right into your tv so there's no need for tapes, etc to watch on tv. The other nice thing is when you plug it into the tv you don't have to change the channel to a certain station or anything it just starts. I have a dvd burner hooked to my tv and I'm sure I'll be able to burn straight from the tv to the burner for home movies. This will also be great for vacation trips, you don't really have to lug it around it fits in your hand and comes with a little bag to put it in. Nothing but high praise for this, it's also great for youtube geeks 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.
I now join DOZENS of other users (read the Forums)whose Harmony 880 cradle just stops charging the unit after a year or so. When that happens, you are basically up the creek without a paddle. Replacement batteries are not to be found, cleaning the contacts doesn't help, wedging little pieces of paper in the battery compartment to improve the contact pressure deosn't work. It was nice while it lasted...but I would NEVER buy another one and caution anyone AGAINST purchasing this unit. CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!
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.
Purchased this carring case at the same time I got the eTrex GPS. Fits Great and allows access to all the buttons and controls. A must have item .
I found the only item that can be used with this adapter is my Sb-800 flashes. There is no hot-shoe base it is a light-stand screw only mount on the bottom. The coiled sc-29 and sc-28 cords do not have a socket to attach to this adapter. So it is only good for connecting two or more flash units together at the limiting cable length of 5ft. The sc-27 cord (sold separately) is all that connects to this adapter, nothing else connects to it. Nikon fails to install the same socket on many of their camera bodies. Which makes this adapter useless to many models. The connecting cords are very costly and too. You need to piece together several units and cords to get any proper lighting or distance.Equipment should never limit your art, but add to your abilities instead. A very poorly thought out system, where to few cameras use the required cord. None of the coiled cords connect to this adapter. So where was Nikon's thinking on this one?The coiled cords just pull over or topple equipment and the Sc-27 is expensive and too short to do the job. Nikon just misses the boat with adapters and cords. Save your money buy radio triggers instead. This item is worthless, expensive and unsafe.
I have an Olympus C-2100UZ and this little adapter is a must-have item for down loading photos onto your computer and viewing photos on the TV. Why waste battery life?
The product is good and worth the money. it came timely and in proper packing. it is worth purchase for money.
I purchased this camcorder to take videos from my radio controlled helicopter, the DraganFlyer V Ti. For this type of application, the Philips Key019 is a great and lightweight solution. The video is surprisingly clear and the 25 minutes of recording time is more than enough for radio controlled flight. This is vastly superior to most inexpensive radio controlled video solutions where you have to radio back the video signal with unpredictable interference and deal with lugging around a lot of extra equipment. (sending antennas, receiving antennas, power supplies, power inverters, frequencies, DV camcorders, RCA cables, DV tapes, etc) This solves that equipment problem with one tiny 2oz easy to use solution for only $149. The highly compressed video in asf/mpeg-4 format works well and is editable with the newer video editors. Just drag and drop the files to your PC with no video format conversion necessary as is required with the "Octave Multipod 5 in 1" the main competition to this device. As a bonus, I get a free 2MP built in camera that produces good 1600x1200 jpg photos of my fellow R/C friends around the field vs taking no photos at all, because I am rarely motivated to carry around another device. The 128mb usb1 flash drive, while a small capacitity and a lttle slow these days, is good enough for quick data exchanges with my friends on the fly. The MP3 player sounds fine, even though I will rarely use it. For this niche application of capturing video from radio controlled helicopters, planes and vehicles, it is a good and a very reasonably priced solution that produces nice clean videos.
I used the Navman 320 on a 900 mile trip. It worked perfectly. This is an amazing GPS unit for the price. Screen is clear and bright and it is very easy to program. It picked up the smallest details on turns and routes. I looked at the Tom-tom and Garman which were much more expensive. I'm sure they are good units also, but I can't see how they can provide a better GPS experience at 3x the price.
i am very happy w/this item..especially for the price I purchased it for :) I love amazon. I recommend it to everyone I know!
I bought this printer for commercial purposes and now it sits unused. The printer does not print heavyweight stock (notecard) or multiples well. Inks are too expensive to make a commerical project pay. If you want to buy substitute inks that are cheaper than Epson's stay away from all but especially those from X-print and the online dealer Clickinks. No support from them at all and the cartridges print fewer pages than Epson's.Epson has since come out with the R1800, but the experience with this one has put me on hold for further Epson printers. Buy a cable (USB) when you buy this printer if you do, because a cable doesn't come with it.
This is my second scanner from Microtek, same model. First one was poorly packed and damaged. So it was replaced. I have used this one for 2 months before it died. Scanning mechanism jams on start-up. Now it is sitting dead. I used to be able to unjam the mechanism by flipping the unit upside down. I can get it replaced under warranty but when I need to scan and finish a pile of paperwork in 2 weeks, waiting for a repair that might cost me more time than a scanner that should have been working for more than 2 months to begin with.I would not recommend this. Very cheaply made. A heavy book weighs down on the scanning glass and also jams the scanning mechanism.
Great sound out of this device. Video kind of sucks. OSD is old looking.
This is by far the best tablet you can buy on the market. Wacom offers the most up to date drivers and software bundles of any company, backed by the power of the hardware itself. Installation took less than 5 minutes. You plug it in, and it installs itself through Windows, then you put the disc in to put all the sensitivity and other things on it to complete the installation. It was a breeze and I had no problems. While it may not be the tablet for those tight on money or novices, it certainly is highly recommended for professionals and hobbyists. It feels like pen on paper, and it has different nibs for different feels. The response is real time, but higher end computers will be able to record speedy and large brush movements on Photoshop easier than slower computers, but this is perfectly normal. PC and Mac compatible. Highly recommended!
This is by far one of the better iPad accessories around. It works very well, unlike most of the pleather ones that fail on the third position that makes the ipad just flop down like a dead fish.
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 held on to my Canon film SLR as long as I could while the digital camera era passed me by, but the cost for the Rebel XTi became reasonable enough for me to splurge into digital without sacrificing my existing Canon EOS lenses. The only existing Canon equipment I swapped was my Speedlight 420EZ which wasn't compatible with EOS digital for a 430EX. I have used Canon products for over 20 years. Canon Rules!
This is a case that came with a jammed zipper, which clearly was known when it was packaged. It holds CD's adequately and has the full claimed capacity. Mine did not smell as others have reported. Beware of the poor quality control. It was worth the $6.99 I paid, if they ever send the rebate, which I have not yet received. The zipper partially closes and that is enough for my purposes.
I use this anti-static record cleaner brush before each playback session. It definitely limits the frequency of pops and cracks, leaving that sweet sound that takes you back to the old days when records were the popular medium. The sound may not be as clean as today's digital audio, but it certainly revives the life of any record that has been collecting dust over the years.
While the sound quality of these headphones is very good, the poor connector design ensures that that good sound is not likely to last long. The design were the wire is attached to the connector is flimsy and lacks rigidity. I was concerned about this design when I first got these headphone. Sure enough, after just five months of moderate use, the left channel drops out consistently. If I jiggle the connector the left channel will come in and out. Do not waste your money on these headphones. The flaw inherent in the wire/connector attachment design needs to be fixed before I'd ever recommend these to anyone unless you are interested in buying new headphones every six months or so.
You really can't ask for more on this unit. It is packed. I tested VCD on it, no problems. SVCD, no problems. DVD, no problems. The unit seems constructed sturdy, and has a nice expensive look to it. The load time on this player is FAST, I pop in the dvd and it loads automatically in a few seconds. No need to press play...Have fun with your Hyundai HDP-550S :)
I purchased this item six months ago from Amazon.com, and have put it through rigorous web-surfing and gaming. This mouse has also been detached and subjected to moderate travel-related abuse while being transported to and from LAN parties.This is the first optical mouse I have ever used. It replaced a roller ball mouse that was just taking up too much of my time and attention keeping clean and properly fuctioning.I found installation a snap in Windows XP professional. Plug and play! I was thinking of getting a wireless mouse, but I prefer to keep them chained up to prevent wandering, so I opted for this model.All the buttons are well-placed and useful. Precision is unquestioned for gaming purposes as well as general use. I generally use a hard-plastic mousepad (Ratpadz GS) with a generous surface area, but I once had occasion to use a table-top without a pad, and the mouse performed just fine.All-in-all this is a great corded optical mouse, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for one.Update: 09/30/2004: I've had this mouse almost a year and a half now, and it has continued to work without any trouble. I'll never ever own a trackball mouse again. No cleaning needed and an accurate response every time makes this one a winner.
(. . .).There a couple of quirks with the player as shipped. Specifically, the subtitles default to "on" every time you start a movie, so you have to turn them off with the remote. Also as another reviewer mentioned, the ability to play MP3 files is very picky about the MP3 format. Luckily this player has upgradeable firmware, so with a little research on the internet you can find an improved version of the firmware (NOT supported or acknowleged by the manufacturer) that fixes these problems.This player doesn't have the latest bells & whistles like progrssive scan or multiple disk capacity, but for a low price you can get a very capable player.
A great projection screen at a great price. Great delivery service. I am very satisfied with this product.
I ordered this cable to replace an identical one that I lost. That's how much I like it. I could have gotten a different brand but my previous experience with this cable was excellent. Go with what you know.
I have had the privilege of owning the Microtek ScanMaker 5950 for just over 2 years. As a Realtor, I find myself daily scanning large numbers of pages. The autofeeder works perfectly for normal-texture paper. I have found that it does not do well with glossy. Also you will not want to put more than about 20 pages in the autofeeder. But within these limits, you can just hit scan, walk away, come back in a minute or two and have all of your documents saved in a pdf document.The quality of images produced do not seem to be as sharp as my photo-quality Epson scanner, but that is not what this scanner is for. If you want to keep digital records of the paper documents that pass your desk everyday, I cannot recommend any other scanner in this price range. I have used it primarily for archival purposes but also for scanning for faxing from my computer.For what this scanner is marketed for, scanning documents via the document feeder, I don't think you can find anything better.
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.
Tried many kinds and this is the best. It stays when you run or ride the stationary bike at the gym. It feels a bit tight in the beginning but soon you will get used to it.I hope they will make other colors. Not a fan for green. Since color is not my focus, I give it a 5 star based on quality and functionality!
The stand is very handy and has a comfortable angle. It makes video more stable and folds into a case easily.
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 purchased this mouse more than one year ago and have used it with my desktop Mac. I have since learned that it has been discontinued, which saddens me because it is the best mouse I have ever used! Consequently, I purchased two additional mice - one for my MacBook Pro and one as a spare. As a student of interior design, I use CAD software on a daily basis and have found the programmable buttons a tremendous help for creating my drawings. I did use SteerMouse to configure the buttons for this application (AutoDesk's fault, not Logitech's), but I have had no problems since installation. This is by far the most comfortable mouse I have ever used for my small hands.After reading others' reviews, I have a few suggestions:1. READ the instructions! Many of the reviewers' problems might have been solved by simply obtaining and installing the correct drivers.2. DON'T drop your mouse! I don't understand why you would subject such an investment to repeated abuse. For the record, I take care to avoid dropping my cell phone or sunglasses also.3. Keep your mouse clean! I have found that the occasional "twitches" are usually caused by dust or cat hair on the lens of the mouse. Once I remove the dust, my problem is solved.4. Turn the mouse off whenever you're not using it and use batteries intended for high-tech devices. Longer battery life (mine lasts about 6 weeks at a time) equals less hassle, less expense, and fewer batteries in a landfill!
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.
I bought the Epson Stylus Photo R800 for its photo printing quality after reading several reviews that gave it high marks...and I was not disappointed. There are faster photo printers out there, but none that I have seen that can match the print quality of the R800. I really don't care about speed when the objective is great prints, but the R800 really is not very slow anyway. This is my third Epson printer over the last several years, and even though the others were very good, this one is the best so far. The only problem that I had was that when I connected the printer with a firewire cable, the status monitor wouldn't work (if the status monitor doesn't work then when an ink tank goes dry you can't tell which of the eight tanks it is). I switched to a USB cable and everything works perfectly. I have been in contact with Epson's customer service about this, but they are really no help. They insist that it is my computer that has a problem, but I believe that it is a driver problem since the status monitor works with USB.
My set of the HP-X222 has been working perfectly since I bought them in the late '90s. I don't remember the date but I'm certain I've been using them on nearly a daily basis for about 10 years. The frequency response can't be beat for this price as you can hear both bass and treble that others can't handle. In ten years the only thing that has gone wrong is the ear cushion covering has dry-rotted. My best headphones ever. Too bad that I can't buy another set to replace them.
This 61B lens hood is for the four-thirds f3.5-4.5 lens. It is not for the micro 4/3 f4-f5.6 lens: for that you need the 61D.
I have been a photographer for over thirty years. The 1400 makes prints which rival the quality of a pro lab. I used to spend $25+. and wait a week for quality I now have available at the press of a button. I hope Kodak does well with this printer as I will be a customer for a very long time. Thanks Kodak. The 1400 makes me feel all warm and fuzzy :-) And the price????? Incredible deal!
I happened upon the Bose Companion 3 speakers when I returned my Logitech Z-560 4.1 speakers to Best Buy. (The control module had a short in the balance.) I then had $179 to spend on their replacements. Wandering over to the speaker demos, I couldn't find the exact replacements for the Logitechs, so I set about testing all the models. The new Logitech series, though similar, sounded muddy. These Bose speakers immediately captured my attention with their clarity and solid bass. These speakers do not lose clarity as the volume increases. There is a built-in sound processor which likely has a lot to do with it. The controls are extremely simple, with a rotary volume-dial, mute function, and headphone and line-in jacks. Strangely, those controls are truly all that are needed with these speakers. The brushed silver metal exudes class and makes me look sideways at the older equipment that shares my desk. Are they expensive? Possibly. It's harder for me to say, as I only had to add $20 addition money to the $179 credit I already had to bring these beauties home. They do seem to offer the bang for the buck I expected, especially considering that this is only a 2.1 setup. Overall, two big thumbs up!
So far this is an excellent price and seems to hold a charge well enough. I've not owned it long enough to determine the long term lifespan as compared to other 'name brands' that cost double but suffice to say, this is a good value for the intial purchase. This battery is the same size/fit as the L150 for those searching for an affordable spare.
I've been needing to buy some HDMI cords for a while but have been putting it off since they are so ridiculously expensive! I mean $40 at Wal Mart! I thought that for $2 and some change what did I have to loose.... I actually bought four cords for 1/4 of what one would have cost! I did have some trouble at first, but realized that it was because my TV's HDMI outlets where pretty dusty and once I cleaned them out the cords worked great! I no longer need to switch cords in and out as we switch between different devices and I bought a cord management system with the money I saved!
I reviewed several similar compatible toner cartridges, and decided to take this one.The toner went in the printer and began working immediately amd smoothly. I printed over hundred pages in the first day, and it worked great.Considering the price of the toner plus free-shipping, it's a bargain.
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.
I have an older model Sony Mini DV camcorder that my grandson desperately wants. Upon examining the unit, I discovered it was missing a Memory Stick, used to store still pictures. I didn't like the idea of giving the machine to my grandson in an incomplete form, but I couldn't find the proper (obsolete) stick until I got to Amazon. There, through a private seller, I found the perfect replacement for the missing part. It works exactly as it should, received it promptly, and I couldn't be happier.
Works great with mythtv on linux. Only complaint is it's a little hungry when it comes to batteries.
I searched HDMI cable on Amazon, and this is the first one that came up, since its at very low price, and had over 3000 reviews, i didn't think twice and bought it. I would definitely recommend this product.
An excellent sounding subwoofer with real jaw dropping bass.This unit is manufactured in china and is based on the sunfire subwoofer,but mass produced to offer a similar sound,but scaled down with less power and a single 10 inch speaker.The unit is excellent,but i would recommend using a seperate power strip to turn the sub on last,when powering on your stereo system.When you are shutting off your stereo,turn the subwoofer off first,through a recommended power strip.Carver and sunfire subwoofers are very sensitive and could fail from turn on,turn off power surges.Again highly recommended.I own this sub.Thank you from Stewart.L
I guess these would be OK if all you used them for was to watch TV shows or spoken word videos on your computer, but any music sounds just horrible. No bass, muffled treble, I have to say these are the worst computer speakers I've ever had. They are going in the trash soon. Quite confused by the 5 star reviews, because I have to agree with the other reviewers that these are really bad speakers.
Product was just as described, came quickly and was packaged professionally. Has a few issues in the start but they were addressed and taken care of.
Fantastic headphones! Pretty long so you can move around your office (unlike iphone headphones), and they're very comfortable over your ear and the sound/bass is amazing. Also, no batteries needed!The only downside is, sometimes i get a tiny static shock. If anyone figures out how to avoid this let me know. These are NOT for noise canceling so these are not good headphones for the plane. Thanks!
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.
While the recorder itself is nice, I'm unable to upload the recordings to my Win XP computer. I tried connecting the recorder to the USB port as suggested; I've tried loading the software first. Neither approach works. I keep getting the message "A service instillation section in the INF is invalid." Absolutely NO HELP on manufacturer's site.The only reason I bought this was so I could upload recordings. If I just wanted to record, I could have bought a much cheaper recorder.
The Logitech Quickcam Fusion is a nicely-designed piece of hardware right down to the unique 'tail' that lets it sit on the screen of pretty much any laptop. Once you go past design, though, you enter into some very dark and troubled waters.The hardware is a gem but the software is big, inefective and troublesome. This software never installed correctly. Its installer was meant to go in before the camera was ever attached but the actual installation crashed and I rebooted and tried it again. The second and all later attempts to install the thing excluded the original installer and went through some other process. The camera did actually work at this point so you think this is no problem. Then you actually *use* the camera and things become more wonderful from there.Other reviewers have praised this device for its picture quality, I personally was unimpressed by it. Despite the hype and the high price, I found that it was a webcam and only a webcam. It took a cold, if decent picture picture of whatever was in front of it: it did *not* transport you to shangri-la. Making it's ordinariness more noticable was the fact that the software wasn't done demonstrating how bad it was.While giving the cam a shot, I started noticing softwares I had no idea about cropping up and making themselves known--up to an including some sort of debugging utility I'd never heard of that showed up during shut-downs and other operations. Better still, the cam comes bundled with a utilities suite that allows various images to be drawn over your face by software that requires that you have a really powerful computer with tons of ram and top of the line video circuitry--pretty much the antithesis of a laptop. Maybe that was what it required, maybe it was something else. I never found out because I never once got it working and with all the previous problems of the softare installation as possible culprits, I certainly never found out why.In conclusion, you can say the Logitech Quickcam Fusion webcam is from a physical and esthetically well-designed camera, but one that as a package could be held up as a negative example in a class on business. You can almost imagine a professor saying it:"In a market crowded with less expensive and simpler-to-use alternatives, this is exactly what you are not supposed to do."
The quality of sound recorded is poor because recordings done with the mic have a background hissing noise. It's a good deal for a few dollars but if you're looking for a quality microphone, you're better off looking for another product.
These HDMI cables work fabulous. There's no reason to buy $150 HDMI cables when you can come here and get them for under $5. They are the same length and do the same job.Thanks!!!
Anyone with a digital camera knows that transferring images from camera to PC via serial port is a tedious business - when it works at all. It is painfully slow (taking me nearly an hour to move a mere 16MB card's worth of data), and often irritatingly finicky in accepting the connection. Did you plug in the cord first, or turn on the camera first? Did you boot the special software first, or plug in the cord? Once you got the thing running, though, a download seemed to take forever.As a result, I've had my eye on the Viking IntelliFlash for a long time, and when I ordered a 64MB card, I knew I had to have it. It has, so far, exceeded my most optimistic expectations.The device itself is smaller than I expected, about the size of a deck of playing cards. It has only one cord, permanently affixed to the back of the unit -- no power cord. Nice. There are two slots for the media in the front, a couple of discrete ready lights on the top, and a very subtle silk screened Viking logo. It's an attractively designed peripheral.It comes with a CD. The software installation was very simple, with the usual few caveats for installing USB devices. Reboot and your Viking IntelliFlash is good to go.Once the drivers are installed and the unit is plugged into a USB port, Windows sees the IntelliFlash as two new removable drives (in my case, D: and E:). Two drives because the IntelliFlash handles both Smartmedia and CompactFlash in separate slots. These new &quot;drives&quot; show up in Windows Explorer or 3rd party file managers. To transfer digital pictures (the only experience I have had), you take the card from the camera and stick it in the IntelliFlash. You then open the appropriate drive for your media and there is your data. Move the files with your favorite method - cut and paste, drag and drop, or menu commands.That's the beauty of this device. Media on your card looks just like files on a disc. So, instead of proprietary software to suck the data through the narrow straw of your serial port, you can manipulate the data like any other files on your computer.Oh, and being USB, it's hot-swappable. To prevent dust from drifting into the slots I keep it in my drawer. When I'm ready to look at pictures, I pull it out, plug it in, and wait ten seconds or so until Windows recognizes the connection and displays my new favorite drives, D: and E:. I open My Computer, navigate to Drive E:, copy the files over to My Pictures in drive C:, and I'm done. What used to take an hour (and sometimes a few cuss words) now takes less than a minute.This is really a great little device, and it works so well that it goes way past luxury gizmo toward real necessity. I would encourage anyone who has to move data from flash media to a PC via serial to make this purchase. I have had zero trouble, and great results.
Installation, etc. went smoothly and it seemed like the adapter was working well. But, I noticed it kept dropping and reconnecting to the wireless hub (despite excellent signal strength) which is a show stopper when playing multiplayer games online. It's headed back to the store - and will try another wireless adapter.
This is a great cable. It does what it should, it does it well, and it stands up to abuse. The video goes a bit wonky if I move the iPod around while watching, but that's due to the cheapness of the 3.5mm jack, not the cable.DO NOT buy this for iPods released after the 5.5G video (the squat video nano, the touch, or the "classic"), as apple has disabled 3.5mm TV out unless the product contains an apple authorized chip. I don't have one of these iPods, so I haven't looked for any work-arounds, but it's probably worth it to just get a licensed AV dock.
I've had it for several years, used for 2 different laptops. The thing is that it's got plenty of pockets -- to put your mouse (if you use one), the cords and chargers for whatever device you've got, as well as a full-size pocket inthe back where you can put paper files, as in manila folders (am I showing my obsolescence?).
The ring flash puts the light in the correct place at the correct intensity. Both bulbs brightness is independently adjustable. It is a very large unit emphasized by the connecting cable not disconnect for transporting. Weight is substantial.I love this flash and would give it 5 stars but....If Sigma had designed this a little larger than the current maximum 77mm to accommodate 82mm filters the "Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras" which is a macro, which I own would also work with this Flash. I am very disappointed that it does not fit, and consider this a very big oversight by Sigma! Why did you do this to me Sigma, do your product designers talk to each other?I currently use this Flash on the my "Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG HSM Macro Zoom Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras" which is a macro lens and my "Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera" which is not a macro.
I'm so glad I bought this product at Target where they have a full 90 day return policy. It's a joke of a GPS. I ended up getting the Garmin Streetpilot c340 (see my review there) which is 100 times better than this.The Magellan Roadmate 2000 has only one good thing about it. The voice is nice and clear and sounds like a human being - THAT'S IT! That's the only thing that's nice about it.It told me that left was right and right was left, it couldn't find obvious streets in my own town that have been there for years. I asked it to find a Walmart nearest me (as a test). There are like 6 Walmarts in my city! The closest one in recommended to me was in the NEXT city over 100 miles away! WHAT??? And the on screen graphics look like a video game from the early 1980's, I could hardly tell what I was looking at! It was trying to insert little graphics of forks and knives (for restraunt) and a car (for auto service) and it looked so bad that it was more confusing that anything.The funniest thing about this GPS was that I emailed tech support and they emailed me back telling me to update the software (which I already did to no avail). And... The inside of the box had this little sticker that said (almost with a desperate tone) "Please don't return this item to the store you bought it at, if you're having trouble please contact our technical support." It was like they were almost admitting that they had a sucky product because they had to put a sticker in the box like that. They must have people return the item a lot.I got my money back, but not the time I wasted.
This cable came faster then expected.It works great just like I expected it to.I'd buy another one if I needed it.
The Monsoon MH-500 speakers are a pretty good product. Listening to music with good stereo separation is great, though the manual it comes with implies that waves generated by the flat-panel elements are easily blocked. If you've got the space to set them out OK, they seem fine to me. The subwoofer is best placed on a hard floor.This model is actually the bottom of the Monsoon flat panel range; the two satellites each have a flat panel element (for the high frequency range) and a smallish cone speaker (for medium frequencies). The subwoofer has plenty of power for a small office with a concrete floor, but may be a bit quiet in a big carpeted room. Oddly, the next model up in the Monsoon range has no mid-frequency cone elements, which to me makes the MH-500 a better buy, especially for the price (less than US$100).
The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a digital SLR (DSLR) which is built on Minolta's Maxxum 7 body in terms of buttons, knobs, and layout. In terms of build quality, it is more like the Maxxum 9 professional 35mm film body. It has an APS-size CCD as its image sensor which crops an image by 1.5X in comparison with its 35mm film counterpart. The 7D has a large, high-resolution LCD, matched by only two other DSLRs, as of this writing: the Nikon D2H and D2X, both of which are twice the price of this camera. It has a maximum ISO of 3200, matched by few other cameras. Even the Canon 1Ds has a maximum ISO of only 1250 and the Canon 1D Mark II of only 1600. The 7D has a resolution of 6 mega pixels, which some might find disappointing, given the plethora of new digital cameras which have come out over the past year having a resolution of 8 mega pixels. The big news, of course, is the built-in image stabilization, introduced in the Minolta A-1 prosumer camera. While Canon users, and, more recently and to a lesser degree, Nikon users, have had to choose a lens here and a lens there on which to spend their hard earned cash if they wanted image stabilization, owners of the 7D will pay a fair price for it once and will then gain the benefits of it with every lens in their arsenal; wide, long, macro, or special effect (e.g., soft focus). This is something that was impossible with film. It really is a brilliant idea.Although there are some caveats, this is an excellent digital SLR with great features, handling, and performance. Please read my full review on my website.http://www.jpwphoto.com/
Love my new Tivo. Get one and you will be happy.As other reviewers have stated... the Linksys WUSB11 adaptor does not always work. Actually, the v4.0 WUSB11 adaptor does not work. According to Tivo, here is what is supported:Linksys WUSB11 v2.6 -- TiVo software version 4.0.1 or later requiredLinksys WUSB11 v2.8 -- TiVo software version 4.0.1a or later requiredLinksys WUSB11 v3.0 -- TiVo software version 4.0.1b or later requiredLinksys WUSB11 v4.0 -- NOT compatible with any DVRNetgear MA111 v1 -- TiVo software version 4.0.1b or later requiredNetgear MA111 v2 -- NOT compatible with any DVRBelkin F5D6050 v2000 -- TiVo software version 4.0.1b or later requiredD-Link DWL-122 -- TiVo software version 4.01b or later requiredD-Link DWL-120 ver. E -- TiVo software version 4.0.1b or later requiredD-Link DWL-120 ver. F -- TiVo software version 4.0.1c or 5.3b requiredI suggest the D-Link DWL-122 since it does not involve versions and yes... Amazon sells it. If you get the WUSB11 you will probably get the v4.0 (the newest) and the Tivo WILL NOT RECOGNIZE IT. Tivo says that Linksys changed the chipset in the device and have not provided the needed info for Tivo to support it. Any Tivo you buy now will have version 5+ software on it.Good luck!
I have my computer hooked up to my computer using the HDMI cable and it works great! I can watch netflix and hulu from my tv using the computer which is nice and it was great that the cable didn't cost as much as you would purchase them in the stores.
Small, sturdy, and a no-brainer to use. (Does not take the place of an actual router!) I'm using two of these to stretch my wired network. Would definitely purchase again but these things don't seem to wear out...
This is probully one of the best recorders ive used.The Sound Qulity is Great and it is very easy to use. The Only Complaint i would have is that the front pannel design doesnt match my other componets, but other then that its a Great Recorder And At a good price I Highly Recomend it.
Muy pero muy bueno, es mejor todavia que el primer dvd que salio de esta gira
This case really protects my laptop and fits my MacBook perfectly. Would highly recommend it if you want to be able to transport your computer safely! Perfect for college to carry around for lectures.
There is no reason to buy a more expensive cable. This one supports 1080p and it works great between my Roku box and Panasonic 1080p TV. If you don't believe me, take the advice of the experts at Roku [...]
This is a good "starter" tripod for a new shutterbug. Although this is an inexpensive model.... it works perfectly well. When my skills improve I may get a better quality tripod.
Love this lens. I purchased this lens as a compliment to my 2 Pentax kit lenses (DA L 18-55mm f3.5-5.8 and DA L 55-300mm f4-5.8 zooms) that came with my k-x camera. With this lens, 55mm is right in the middle. I also wanted a lens that would would work well with my old Pentax ME-Super film SLR. The filter size is 58mm (same as my 55-300mm).This lens is silver & comes with an aperture ring (needed by the ME-Super) and the ring has an "A" setting (needed by the k-x). I believe, but am not absolutely 100% sure that the lens is designed to accommodate the full 35mm frame of the film camera (I have not yet gotten film picsdeveloped yet, though some other reading led me to believe that it is), but I have been very impressed with the digital pictures I've gotten with the k-x and this lens has replaced my 18-55mm kit as my "default", "walk-around" lens! It works well for portraits, closeups, & sunsets. The pictures are every bit as good as the kit lenses, though it's sharper at low F-stops that the kits, IMO).It takes good pictures even wide open. So far the only thing I've noticed is a very slight chromatic aberration if I blow up the image to full size on my 21 inch monitor (edges being slightly reddish on on side of very bright contrasting objects), but otherwise unnoticeable (unlike the newer kit lenses, the digital camera is not able to do chromatic or distortion correction for this lens - they are forced off in the settings) !The lens focuses very fast. The focus ring is nice & smooth. Manual focus is easy and autofocus works well. The zoom ring is a bit firm, but it will stay where you set it and definitely not "walk" while the camera is pointing down! The only stupid thing is the front of the lens rotates with the focus ring, so when using a polarizer, one must focus first, then rotate the polarizer. So far, this hasn't been a pbm for me when using a polarizer. The lens is light weight (mostly plastic, hence the 4-stars), but feels snug and well-built. It's not a "pro's" lens, but for me, it's more than worth the $29 I paid for it! There is one thing terribly wrong though (lol) - mine came with a "Canon" lens cover?! Oh well, fits perfectly though! For photo samples, visit my flickr site at [...]. Many recent pictures were taken with it and it shows up in the Exif data.
This screen is amazing! So bright! It runs like a beauty once you un-install all the pre-installed stuff and turn down Vista's graphical "aero" mode. (although if you just do web browsing and word processing, may want to leave it on for aesthetics.)Great buy if you need a value laptop computer for everything but video games. I have never been disappointed with Sony Laptops for their great screens and stability.Only thing thats a little lacking is the battery life. At full brightness I think you can get a couple of hours max. Not really a problem for me because there are usually wall plugs where I use it.
This dash kit is a perfect fit for my 06 ElantraIt basically replaced the factory one so that an aftermarket Head Unit (In my case Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X696) fits snug into the dash. My head unit came with a 'cage' that fits into this dash kit so when the faceplate of the head unit is placed on it is flush with the outer edge of the CD holder.*I consider this dash kit REQUIRED for an 06 Elantra aftermarket head unit install.
I had the chance to try this camera before I buy it and I have to say that it was a lot better than other 4 megapixels camera and its very small size is very convenient. It is powerful enough to take great pictures during the day, at night or indoors with poor light, the autofocus feature works perfectly for every situation and the AA betteries last long enough. What I like the most is the video feature, I took some and then played them with Windows Media Player and I was very impressed with its image and sound quality.Go for it! Great digital camera!
I did a serach on the web. Apparently, Archos has been marketing this defective product (605 Wi-Fi) since 2007. This product has a major defect in that the audio makes unbearable cracking noise when the wi-fi is on. The noise is loud and distinct especially when it is streaming videos on web sites such as Dailymotion. Basically the audio function is useless when you're on internet. I had the problem with my first one, and then exchanged it, same problem. This apparently has been a common problem, and Archos has been telling customers a firmware would fix it since 2007. This defective product should have been recalled.
The Alpine PKG flip down DVD player is the best investment I have ever made. Not to mention that it was the cheapest on Amazon.com. The product has worked very well in my 2009 Chevy Tahoe. The 10 inch monitor does not obscure the rear view window as much as I thought it would. The included wireless headphones are a great addition. You can listen to your own cd's or radio up front. The unit comes with an FM modulator for this reason. You can also purchase extra sets of headphones for very reasonable prices. The LCD screen offers a very clear and sharp image. Almost blu-ray quality. My 6 y.o. son is able to quietly watch his favorite DVD's.I would not recommend self installation unless you are very good at this type of installation. It requires drilling holes into the headliner. I took it to MobileOne Audio in Houston and had it professianlly installed for $150. I would highly recommend this name brand product. Alpine is a leader in car audio.
For $60 this dvd player does its job very well. I don't have any young children and I don't think this player would hold up under any kind of roughness that kids might give it. You get a lot of control over the picture and I guess that's a good thing. Some people complained about the remote lacking different things, but I kind of like it that way.
The 720 is great! The only negative review that I read was stating that it won't help you entering NYC. Well i know NYC like the back of my hand, So I bought it anyway! I enter NYC thru the Holland tunnel every day like the reviewer said and I am telling you IT DOES WORK PERFECTLY !!! I turn it on just to familiarize myself w/ the unit & its BETTER than I'd hoped... NO more asking stangers when outside of NYC ...Good luck! P.S. Check bluetooth compatabilities BEFORE buying...
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.
I bought these headphones hoping I could finally find a pair that would stay in my ears while I jog. These headphones don't completely fall out like the others I've had but they do not stay in the ears snuggly enough and they tend to slide out slightly so I end up constantly pushing them in while I jog. That's not the worse part, though. The worse part is that after just a few months, one side quit working altogether. I've written an email to the company but they only warranty the things for 30 days so I'm not holding out much hope. I paid $30 for these things and am very disappointed that they quit working so soon.
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.
For some reason, Amazon's price on the 1600 point card is the best deal around (even better than the price they offer on the 4000 point card when you look at points-per-dollar), so if you are looking for the best deal on points without delving into the fishy "pre-loaded silver account" market, this is it.
Fast and quiet. The only negative for this laser printer is that after multiple sheets the paper begins to curl, indicating heat. When the papers begin to curl they do not stay on stacker.
This works great for hauling a couple of cameras when the options are needed, or one with room for other nick-nacks. Also stores additional gear (batteries, rechargers, straps, lense wipes, etc...) whether attending the 2009 Inauguration of President Obama, or flying overseas. The accessories have all worked out well. Good package deal as one can never have enough juice in one battery when video capturing long events. The bag is well constructed, with nicely sized pouches, solid straps, and it snaps shut in a rainproof/dust proof design.
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.
I use this softbox and other LumiQuest products on a Nikon SB-800. The softbox has its place and it works well when you can't bounce off the ceiling or in tight quarters.I tried to use the strap to secure it to the SB-800 but it is more work than it is worth. JUST USE the Velcro that comes with it. Put the Velcro on the flash just below the difuser dome so you can still use the dome. It works fine. It spreads the light out a little more than the dome. Don't use the dome and the LumiQuest together. You will loose too much light. Use one or the other depending upon what you are shooting. Just experiment.The softbox folds flat and stores in my bag and ready to use in seconds.
Although the item arrived a day late I am quite happy that the cable actually work. I've tested the cable using my SGS2 and a Menotek micro usb to MHL adapter and it works. It has a gold plated ports which was nice and very sturdy too. The wire is a bit "slim" compared to others I found. Importantly its pretty cheap about $2 with shipping! Definitely would recommend!
I own a laptop with a docking station, but I never seem to be using my laptop at the docking station! This mouse is great because it is so portable. The wireless remote stores in the bottom of the mouse. No software required, just a USB connection. I love it.
Received the item in time. Nice service. Was out of town so could not post comment. Nice doing business with.The canvas looks great.Thanks.
well the keyboard it was on time but i don't know what happened with some letters it wasn't write them......i live out side of USA.... in Centroamerica in Nicaragua.... that's why i can't give it back.....so now what i'm going to do with this?
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.
I got this item as a gift for myself after a vast amount of research. The other camera that I was looking at was the new Canon digital elph. My mother ended up purchasing that one and I chose the fuji. My previous camera was a canon digital elph, and I liked it very much. That being said, this Fuji far exeeded my expectations in every way. It is a lot bigger, so if you want small stick with canon; however, when comparing the same picture, from the same distance, in the same lighting my camera blew my mother's canon away in clarity. The only complaint I have is that I wish it had a rechargeable lithium battery instead of taking double A's. I do love the ability for dual media and I took a picture of a flower on macro only to find there was a bug on that flower that I couldn't even see. I really love this camera and all my friends want one now.
Xbox Live Mirosoft Point is great! If you are a game freak and need some amunition to equipt your game, just buy Microsoft Point from Amazon...It's very easy and secure!
One tray solution to the HDDVD/Blu-Ray format war. Put in either a HDDVD or a Blu-Ray disc and it plays. Period. Makes format irrelevant. Both formats look equally good and more and more of these hybrids will be the answer. Price needs to drop a bit still.
I use this item for rental cars without a GPS. I also use this item with my HP5555 with My Topo topographic maps when 4-wheeling in remote locations such as Utah where we have been as far as 70 miles from a paved road. The positioning is accurate but we do not use the voice commands with the street atlas. It is reliable and rugged. We take it on hikes with the topographic maps.One suggestion, use it with a CompactFlash card as the HP PDA's only read regular SD cards not the High Capacity type so you are limited to 2gb with an SD chip if you can't find the standard "Low" Capacity larger ones. The CompactFlash memory slides into the rear of the Navman. I use an 8gb CF card with all my maps for the USA and Canada loaded plus all the topo maps for Utah also loaded.
As I write this, there is at least one Amazon seller that offers this radio new for less than $100. It is a good deal at that price.I have 30 years experience as an amateur radio operator, and have used equipment on the low end, the high end, and everything in between.This radio does quite well given the price paid. It seems generally very sensitive on all frequencies, except possibly at the low end of the AM broadcast band. The filtering is excellent. The manual is acceptable, but is not as good as some radios that I have seen. The single-sideband capability (a must for any radio that I use) is excellent.Bravo to Sangean for producing a great budget radio.
No complains whatsoever, very happy with it. The second I bought in 4 years, 2500 pages not a bad deal. Bright and non sticky looks awesome on paper.
I am pleased with the Zio CompactFlash media reader. It is simple and easy to use, out of the box. The benefits of reading the card directly into the computer from the card without having to attach the camera itself include:1) I'm not using up the camera battery2) I don't need the optional AC power cord (a significant savings)3) It is easy to share the contents of the FlashCard with friends without having to give up the use of the camera while they are downloading the pictures to their PCI certainly recommend this product for any digital camera user.
I purchased the MacFeet to elevate my Microsoft wireless keyboard. They work perfectly and are very secure & stable once attached. I seems they'd work for any PC or keyboard not just a Macbook. Great solution -- especially the three different elevations! It turns out the middle elevation works best for me.
The Peerless Univiersal rolling was so easy to set up and excellent product.. it looks great in our conference room and easy to move around the office.
We purchased this set to go with a DVI TV. Bought the unit and an HDMI to DVI cord. When I received them and read the literature I became concerened and called Philips. According to their aupport people, once the DVI cable is plugged in, the audio R/L RCA plugs are turned off and you can't get any sound out of them. Philips site and the literature both say that the HDMI is 100% compatible with DVI but this person told me that was not true. I didn't bother to try and hook it up that way and maybe the person at Philips was incorrect. However, from there things took a step for the worse,Just before I was about to return the cable and DVP, we decided to buy a LCD HDMI capable TV. Plugged the unit in and it worked fine, for about 2 weeks, whereupon it decided that it didn't want to play any more DVD's. I tried everything from brand new DVD's to ones that had just been played on an extremely cheap player. It wouldn't play anything. I called Philips and they said to power the unit down and then turn it on again, I did so. Not, not only will it not play a DVD any more, it wouldn't produce a HDMI signal to my LCD (i was able to get it to work with component cables accept it only played for a short period of time before freezing up again). I purchased this item based on all the favorable reviews, the upscaling feature, and the fact that it was supposed to be fully cdompatible with DVI. I am returning this product to Amazon and will look for something else.
This is the first pair of wireless headphones I have purchased so I'm new to these type of products. But after going through years of wired sets I decided to give these a try over other brands. I was tired of the wires wearing out in my previous sets so I figured wireless would give me much more durability. So far I am satisfied. These sound just as good as a wired headset. There is the occassional hiss but it is not prevelant. As someone mentioned before, if you turn the audio source volume up enough you will not notice or even hear hiss. These headsets also briefly interfered with a baby monitor we were using but the problem seemed to go away after awhile. Plus you have a tuner on the base that can assist with interference. I stay in an apartment so I can't test the range much. I can say it worked flawless at nearly 200 feet and I had doors closed between me and the base. Another nice feature is that these headphones recharge while sitting on the base. It requires an RCA connection so it is convenient for attatching to TV's, Stereos, and DVD players. There is a 3.5mm to RCA converter included in the box as well so it's no problem hooking these to your PC or IPod. About the fit, it's fine with me even though your ears are completely covered. They are very large but not heavy. All in all, I recommend this product if you are looking for a closed cup design that is wireless and delivers good audio quality. I had reservations about spending so much on headphones, but these are worth it.
Nice case - my daughter likes it! Would be better if there were protection for the screen even when the case is open.
AKG K240's Awsome! I am very happy,they give a rich natural sound reproduction.It seems like the sound is all around you not just in each ear these are studio quality, I wore the first version a similar pair back in the 80's forON AIR work, these sound better than back then.These Cans Feel very comfortable and for extended use aswell they are light on your ears and seem to breath my ears don't sweat when I wear them.I couldn't be more happy you will be too.
The product didn't arrive on time. Wrote the seller and they resent the product so they did resolve the problem. When I received the product, I was pleased.
I bought this in pink colour and I love that one. This is for back up. Since the price is great.
I've been in the newspaper business for many years, and I've always used recorders at governmental meetings, interviews, etc. -- much easier and faster than taking notes, and it allows me to focus more on my subject. Until now, I've never had a recorder that could pick up everything without a lot of background noise or without having to turn the tape over or replace it in the midst of the event. This little Sony is the perfect size, picks up everything without all that background noise and plays it back crystal clear. Additionally, it has a long battery life, and I never run out of room while I'm taping. I couldn't ask for more!
equals paper jams all the time! the silly stand-up type paper feeder in the back doesn't work nearly as well as the tray-type feeders. first, it only holds a few sheets at a time, needing constant re-feeding if you print say, a manuscript. second, the thing seems to constantly be cycling through some sort of mechanical whirring every time it wants to feed the next sheet... kinda like it's looking for the paper that's back there. third, the only way to be certain the paper won't jam is to load it one sheet a a freakin time. fourth, being a rear-fed paperpath, i need to keep access to the rear of the machine, not just put it on the stand and not worry about the back end. it seems like i'm constantly moving my printer stand in and out of it's slot so i can put more paper in because you can't do it by feel alone, you have to see to line it up.all in all, the paper feed method on this printer is a pain in the behind.yes, the print quality is good. yes, it prints fast. yes it has nice features.BUT and a big BUT...i wish i'd never bought it because if i have to mess with the paper feed every single darn time i use the thing, it's not worth the trouble.
The documentation that comes with it is weak but this is a beautiful and strong workhorse for the small home business. Just what I wanted, just what I expected, and just what I needed. Networking is a breeze; setup from the CD was flawless. Oh, and what a relief to get rid of all those power cords and USB and parallel cables.
Like so many others with multiple remotes, I view this unit as a very attractive alternative to a sixpack of remotes. A single button turns on (in sequence) my Sony HDTV, Yamaha receiver, and FIOS DVR/receiver. Or, alternatively, the Sony, receiver, and Sony DVD - depending on the selection. It even switches the input on the receiver appropriately. A single button turns off whatever units are "on". And one of the best features is the ability to re-program the remote via the Logitech website if/when something is upgraded or replaced.The only downside is that (obviously) a "universal" remote can't select EVERY option that may be available with the manufacturer's OEM unit. But those options tend to be little used ones. Another peeve is that sometimes I must shake the unit to get the display to light up. Otherwise, I don't see how most folks can get along without one. I really like mine.
Headphones are headphones to me. I can't usually tell the difference in sound between expensive & cheap, but for the life of me I can't keep most earphones in my ear. I've tried over the ear clips, and a half dozen pair that promise to conform to the inside of the ear for a super tight fit. They all fall our when I run or even sweat a little. I saw a lot of people complain bout soreness after wearing these for a while. There is a little getting used to with any new piece of equipment. I would recommend playing with the different sizes to get one that keeps the phones in your ear without hurting.
I've had this product for about 2 years.Pros:* I've been able to successfully charge many AA/AAA/C/D batteries with this device over the past 2 years.Cons:* Clunky expanding housing.* The spring loaded contacts bend away from the batteries and are shaped in a manner that makes it difficult to make or hold contact with the batteries.* Breaking contact with the battery delays the charging cycle (this happens a lot).* Takes a long time to complete a charge.One of the bays quit working so now I can only charge three C or D batteries at a time. This has been a very frustrating product to use. I'm glad it's broken, so now have an excuse to replace this poorly designed charger.
This printer is junk!!!! I printed 2 pictures and they did not print out. After a huge hassle setting this printer up, the brand new printer cartridge ran out of ink. Do not buy this printer. I love the camera but the GS600 printer dock is junk.
Finally got the headphones that so many budget audiophilia were raving about. And honestly, the second I put them on I could see why. These are definitely the best pair of headphones I have ever owned. Granted, these are the most expensive that I've purchased and don't have an pro-range headphones to compare them to. However... many who do own other $300+ headphones claim that these are some of the best they've ever owned, and even prefer them over their more expensive pairs.They're comfortable, look great, sound amazing, and seem very durable. The cord is definitely thicker than any other pair of headphones I've had, which is good because it seems like cords are always the first to break on headphones. It's also pretty neat that it's of like a scrunchy cord, and I can walk about 8 feet away from my mixer to pick up a guitar and it stays firmly on my head.Listening to regular ear buds and other headphones just isn't enough once you try these. I can't stand listening to or recording music with my ear buds anymore knowing I'll be missing out on my MDR-7506's. Seriously, get em. Their flat out response will blow you away, without blowing away your money.
For 99 dollars what can you say to a 50mm lens that is fast and may be as sharp or even sharper than other Nikon lenses costing over 1000.00??? I also have the 18-70 and 28-200, but when I photograph my son I often use the 50mm 1.8 for it's wonderful detail, color and focus. If you're angry about spending 1500 dollars on a Nikon lens, just pretend that this was a 800.00 lens you got for 100 bucks and subtract the difference! That's how good this lens is. For the price it's a miracle and we don't get many price-miracles from Nikon now do we?
Many drawbacks:* The receiver for this mouse is almost as big as the mouse itself and is connected to a long cord, making it pointless for use with a laptop.* Once I start using then I realize it requires battery every 1-2 months!!!* I have been using this occasionally since last 10 months and just replaced battery now but it stops functioning at all. I tried re-installing DRIVERS (supplied by Microsoft), re-installing battery, restarting my computer 5 times (which I do not prefer because USB is plug & play) and all possible things (trust me!!!) but no luck. It is like dead investment (looks nice but no use).
Really, like this product is the answer to having an additional phone line that you can take with you. Great for vacation homes and the answer to not adding an additional connection in an apartment.
After spending some 3 weeks of trying to get this to work 100% not 50 or 60% ( WoW Burning/C on Windows XP ) trying the new drivers swithching the computer on and off after trying to refresh the keyboard. reading the many forums about these Keyboards and still I had problems with many of the keys.The most enjoyment I got from this unfortunate expensive mistake was disconnecting it, deleting the drivers and throwing the whole unit (Keyboard and Base) in the recycle Bin hopefully the chinese can make some good of the plastic.
nice length for wrapping under a rug to reach a backside home office bookshelf to support a usb hub behind it without exposing the cable and help increase the desk space from off the actual office table and keep back there other devices to connect to the iMac. great solution!
I bought this player to replace my ancient 5-disk CD player. I've never owned a DVD player before and didn't really expect to need that aspect of it--we have TiVo and a vast VHS library, so why do I want to switch formats? But time marches on and it's clear that I need to start migrating to DVD.Let's start with the music part: As a CD player this unit it flawless. It does everything my Stone Age TEAC CD player did, silently and effortlessly. It's not unattractive and it's lower profile than most. The blue light bulb in the front of the unit is a slight annoyance (I don't really need my CD player to be a nightlight).Hooking up is quite easy. It was a bit of a chore for me because of my TV/TiVo/amp setup: I play the TiVo box through the Amplifier to the TV, but the amplifier only offers a single video input. The DVD and the TiVo box both want to use the same line to the TV and neither offers the ability to &quot;pass through&quot; a signal. Both want to be on the end of the cable. However the unit itself hooked straight up and was playing in five minutes.As a DVD player this unit does it all and plays nearly every strange acronymed disk you can find. I did choose this over a similar &quot;V&quot; model that can play some other funky music disk formats you've never heard of. So be sure you don't need that. I've had no bad playback problems. Great unit.
i got this cable for using my gaming headphones and the sound degradation when compared to the 6 feet cable i was using was very severe. Many folks say that ALL optical cables are the same, not true. The quality of the medium for the signal (red light) to travel is of most importance and this Belkin failed to deliver the quality at 12 feet.Good distance, poor quality.
This was my second Adesso 'mimi' keyboard. The first was a 'mutimedia' model.If U need the desk space and don't use a lot of fancy buttons it makes a greatkeyboard. I am very pleased with both of mine.
If you've seen AppleTV but want to play more than the stuff on your iTunes then this is the tool for you - plays iTunes, XVids, avi's etc - basically everything.A much better solution than my s-videod laptop.Very cool - will last me ages and I still haven't gotten into the details of the gizmo - so far very impressed with set up and scannning of my shared folders - please note that this device only shares info from one computer. So far it has performed flawlessly.
Once again I missed a great shot with this camera...I can't even begin to tell you how many great shots I missed with this camera.. Point, push the button and nothing. Push the button again, Nothing. Change the ISO, point shoot nothing. This camera has caused me to miss some of the best shots. Because it just doesn't take the picture when you want it. I wouldn't reccommend this camera to someone I hate. I could go on and on about all the aggrivation this camera has caused. But I will simply tell you that you will not be happy with this occasional working camera. Buy at your own risk and you too can miss some great shots. What a shame!
This is a high Quality photo printer & requires these supplies. The price was fair,service was perfect & my purchase experience was positive.
This case is awesome! We finally found a small, extremely durable case that keeps the contents dry and protected.
The Maxell adaptor is an excellent product. The locking pivot feature makes for an easily adjustable fit that stays where you position it, and the accessable inline fuse is a nice plus. More compact than my previous adapter.
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.
This RF modulator works very well. And, is a good vertical design to put next to the TV on a shelf. Easy to use and setup.
I am very satisfied with this product and the Amazon system. I bought by internet by Amazon and receive the equipment without problems. I happy.
This printer is a waste of time and money. Like other reviewers, we have had this printer for maybe (?) a year and now it won't print. Nothing is printed on the paper, and if there is, it is unreadable. This is a stupid product by Epson, and now we have to buy another one. Please don't buy this product unless you like wasting money.
This product is really great, far superior to previously released radio transmitters for ipods. Simple to use- plug it in, press the on button, tune your radio, and viola! The only thing that I have found a bit annoying is the lack of flexibility of the connector from lighter to ipod. However, this is only a problem if you have an awkwardly placed lighter. I would recommend getting it online, too, since it's about 30 bucks cheaper here than in stores (even with shipping and handling!). It's next test (and the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars): Durability in the long run. It's still a fairly untested product, who knows what it'll be like a year down the road.
neat and slick. very unobtrusive on my desk. light weight which is great. Software gets a little getting used to but everthing is automatic at first. the help forum/FAQ on line is very useful. have synced one puter and will try to see how much music i can hold after thet. Am considering another one now for my office.RB.
This is my favorite mouse of all time. I use it as my main mouse on mu home PC as was as on the road with my notebook.The ergonomics are AWESOME (for right-handed people; sorry lefties).The texture and feel is amazing.The weight is not to heavy that it's hard to move, but it doesn't feel like a piece of junk, like most "notebook" mice.I did have a problem with the first TWO I owned... I had one for almost a year, and the wire that connects the positive battery terminal came un-soldered. I bought another one, not realizing it has a great warranty.After only a month, the same exact thing happened... so I looked into the warranty - I knew it had to be at least a month... turns out both mice were covered.I contacted Logitech and gave them my amazon order number... not sure if they confirmed with amazon or not, but in about a week, I got TWO brand new VX mice and have been using the first one ever since. It hasn't had any problems, but thankfully, I've got another in reserve.Sidenote: Some people might see the two problems I had as a bad thing, but let me tell you, this mouse is worth the possible trouble (there are no guarantees you're going to get a lemon). It is the best mouse I've ever put my hands on; and I've been a PC user for over 15 years and a lover of PC accessories for all that time too.If you can get your hands on one, DO IT!
these filters are great, for a lot less than some others. The fir on my canon efs lenses was perfect, and the optics are flawless.
Recently purchased car receiver (standard size) and it had no hopes of fitting, as several people stated. Thanks to Amazon's return policy I did get a refund. First of several hundred Amazon purchase that I ever returned.
I have not been able to exhast this memory despite my frequent picture taking. So far I have stored 200 picures on it. I am pleased with this purchase
It works perfectly! Looks and feels of quality! It did take a while to get it but I did its was perfect.
when I receive it, it has high quality!It is good. I recommend college students to buy this one.i am a big fan of Targus
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.
This widened the field on my pro90is more than I expected. It works very well with this camera.I can find no problems with fit or function. This lens is a great accessory for your pro90
This product is difficult to set-up on more complicated networks, but tech support answered quickly and stayed with me until the problem was solved. I was impressed. I would highly recommend this product...if you have any problems, you know there will be a competent techie to get you up and running.
It's hard to rate a cable, but this was my first optical cable experience. The tips led me to believe that the whole process is very delicate. However, hooked up to my blu-ray player and THX surround system fine, wished it didn't stick out so much, a shorter plug end would have been great. HDMI cables are like that as well.
There's no way I cannot not like this bag - its leathery, its tough, it looks good and has a LOT of space for a laptop and paperwork. And I never paid a dime for the 10 that I had.I get these for free back when I worked for IBM. We were moving out of a client site and moving our assets out of that client company. I have a stack of these things and was told to throw them away. I decided to keep them as they were near brand new, some still had the product inspector's card in it. I cleaned up the leather and conditioned them.I still have 1 left. I gave the rest away...wish I had known how much these sold for~!
I wish I had read the reviews BEFORE buying this product. My experience was consistent with the bad ratings. The device kept dropping my connection and I finally had to go to Staples near my place and buy the Motorola Surfboard references on here a few times. It worked perfectly. I would think twice before buying this RCA one. Sucked for me and I returned it.
Received this cable in the mail to connect my Macbook Pro 15 inch to my Insignia 26 inch LCD TV. Long story short, it doesn't work. Tried another cable used by another device and it works fine. Spend the 5 bucks to get a decent cable.
There is not a lot you can say about these MS Codes, they did their job, i can buy my stuff.
At 33 years old, I of course learned to draw with paper and pencil. I tried to use a drawing tablet about ten years ago, and found the technology at that time did not accurately simulate drawing on paper, and I could not get used to it. More and more artists started using tablets, so I thought I should give it a try again. I was very pleasantly surprised to find how far technology has come in this time. I found this tablet easy to use from the moment I plugged it in. Also, the pen itself does not require batteries, which older tablets used to.I am very pleased with my purchase.
picture quality is more than I expected. Hook-up was very easy with cable and dvd player. This is the perfect size for a kitchen or bedroom. Delivery was less than a week and in excellent condition.
only panasonic could come up with a cobination tv/vcr package like this one. it is perfect for small apartments and you feel secure in the product because it says panasonic on it. their reputation and pride in workmanship is known the world over....every tv i have owned was a panasonic and they never let me down. highly recommend panasonic for hassle free operation.
Partially basing on the high user rating listed on the amazon,i purchased this camera about 3 months ago. With a good value,Fuji FinePix 2600 camera is beautiful and easy to use ,and the supporting software is pretty easy to use.
Short and to the point.... I received my Harmony 670 for Xmas a couple of years back. I had issues getting it to control my Sony AVR, so I ended up not using the remote for the first 18 months that I had it.We have since built a new house, and had a brand new Denon home theater system installed, along with Directv and an IR extender (the components are stored in a closet). I broke out the 670 and reprogrammed it for the new AVR and it worked great. Most of the basic AVR controls worked as expected, and the 670 really shined with it's control of the Directv DVR (HR20).After about 3 months worth of "real" use, the display went dead. No text at all, and no way to fix it. The buttons next to the display still work, but you dont know what you're pressing unless you memorize the button's functions (the functions can be seen on your PC if you connect the remote to your PC for programming... they can even be customized here, but again, you'd have to write down what button does what function).Since I'm obviously outside of the warranty period, I now have a remote that is basically useless. Google is your friend.... I highly recommend you doing some additional research on the display issues before purchasing this product.I loved it while it worked.
I had the same problem. Ordered a spool of Cat6, received a spool of Cat5e. Once is a mistake, twice is a disturbing trend. I see the cable is now resold through Tiger Direct, rather than Computer Brain. Maybe that's an improvement, maybe not. My opinion: $115 is too cheap for Cat6. Spend the extra bucks somewhere else if you really want/need Cat6.
Great for sunny days: Should be included with the lens when purchasing the D40 outfit.
This worked great until I moved to 6 MBPS. It crashes and locks up daily. It might be a good router for grandma, but if you have three kids and a wife streaming stuff, you probably want to look elsewhere.
Great price for a quality cable. Arrived before my HD set so it was ready to go when the set arrived. Excellent product.
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.
I bought this Adapter because I could use the cable that came with iPOD, (one fewer thing to carry). Well, about six months after opening this item, I noticed that my iPOD was running on battery. One of the contacts had broken, and the device was not working anymore. I am disappointed, but should have expected that for the $10 I spent.
I recently obtained one of these systems by accident when santa got a bit confused and purchased this system instead of the one i had requested. You can imagine my delight when i realised the quality of the system santa had delivered was far superior to the one i had picked. This system satisfies my needs in every way. Its design is slick and modern, solid and fairly tough looking and it doesn't look like it's about to start shooting lasers at you when you turn it on. Nor does it look like you could climb into it and fly to another planet. I see this as a good thing but thats just personal taste. As for sound quality, you can crank it loud without the system freaking out, and it is particularly bass friendly (just ask my neighbours). The dvd function is a great way to obtain good quality sound for movies and having everything hooked up thru the one system cuts back on messy cords etc around your tv. Only fault there is you can't watch a movie with the sound down whilst crankin tunes.The karaoke function is pretty much a non event but lets be realistic who really uses that anyway. Only other fault i could find is it takes a moment to play, especially burnt cds. Aside from this the system is an absolute winner, quality sound, stylish look, good price. It is the love of my life. Highly reccommended.
Retracting mechanism was iffy from the start, but the audio quality suffered after less than 6 months of mild use in my car.
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.
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.
Amazing sound, great fit. I was used to "in ear" headphones already so there was no issue of discomfort. Great deal on a great headphones.
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.
I'm like the rest of you.Had the TV for about 14 months and it died. That's about $65.00 a month to watch TV. Now I have to pay to have it fixed, " don't know what that will cost." Plus what I pay extra for HD programing on my dish. I think I will go buy a plasma, whats another $1600
I bought this mouse back in 2008, I paid $45.00 here on Amazon.I love this mouse, small enough to fit in your hand ergonomically, versatile. Unfortunately the wheel is just not responding anymore, so i wanted to buy another one...But holy cow! the price is just outrageous, that is almost a 240% incremented! Come on Logitech (and Amazon) are you out of you freaking mind?!
Dvd player works great! Looks good the upscaling works good, and I love the USB option. The dvd tray is a little shallow you have to make sure you get the cd in there before closing the tray. It takes a while to load from a jump drive. When using make sure that you have a really fast jump drive or will skip during movies that have a lot of wavy grass or wheat fields, doesent really bother me though.
after purchasing the d80, i soon realized the built-in flash just didn't cut it for many situations. it's either too weak (for indoor zoom photos) or too strong (for low-light close-ups). note: the camera menu does give you an option to dial it down to 1/32 power, which can be helpful, but to really get the most out of a nikon dslr, an external flash is needed, and only a nikon flash will do (mainly because nikon has some sort of exclusive super-secret technology that 3rd party flashes do not).Luckily, unlike some of nikon's product line, the sb-600 is affordable for the non-pro, quite comparable in price to similar 3rd party flashes. and frankly, as a first-time dslr owner, i wanted something that wasn't so complicated i'd have to take the manual with me and chance missing a shot because i was figuring out the functions.not that the sb-600 is too simple; it has some of the advanced features of its big brother, the sb-800, and while there's a learning curve, it's not so steep you'll fall off. on the i-TTL setting, the flash automatically adjusts to zoom lengths between 24-85mm, and there's some other nifty tricks you can do (which i haven't figured out yet) as part of nikon's creative lighting system. the best feature, though, is probably the auto standby. with instant power-up when the camera's exposure meter is activated, it saves batteries without causing missed shots while the flash warms up. it's like an intuitive, seamless extention of your camera. also, loaded with 2500 MAh AA's, it had crisp recycle times, particularly useful for 3 fps bursts.okay, so, if you really want to become flash gordon, the hero of the creative lighting universe, you can buy this now, get your light up to speed, then get an sb-800 if and when you want to use multiple flashes at once. that's really the only reason to choose the 800 over the 600, unless you think that more $$ automatically equals better. of course, if you're a professional portrait and wedding photographer you probably already have two-three 800s, so why are you reading this review?for anyone else, especially prosumers, get the 600 and rejoice, for thy flash is here. oh and get the omni-bounce for a diffuser and you're all set. i've gotten some great live concert shots with this, only drawback is it makes your camera more obvious and makes you stand out, but if you want to blend in, use the built in flash or a point and shoot.perfect for the d80, 50, 40, or 70 user. if you have a d200 or d2x, go for the 800.
Not much to say. Perfectly functional cables. I used them to extend one of my other cables and they perform faultlessly.
This is an execellent value. It has a big sound and providesthe basement sound a theater system needs. You can always paymore and get more. But, this earns it's four star rating.You won't be sorry you purchased it. And, of course, Amazondelivered it just like they always do...Quickly and in perfect conditionl
I bought this adapter for my sp-500uz digital camera it works perfect , now I can use my camara whitout batteries
I recently bought this dvd player and I have to say it's incredible. It has the essentials of a good dvd player, but not all the capabalities of reading CD-R's and so-forth. It has great sound options. So, even if you don't have surround sound, it sounds acceptional. The only problem that I've seen is that when you mark your spot in the movie, it only stays there saved as long as you don't eject the dvd or turn the dvd player off. Besides that, this dvd is a great buy with great picture and sound. This is a must get for anybody who just wants a cheap dvd player that has the essentials fulfilled.
The ATS 909 is the best portable receiver available. Unlike its Grundig and Sony competitors, the ATS 909 has a wealth of features, good audio, awsome selectivity, and an advanced memory system. The negative reviews received by this product both on the internet and in publications are wrong. There's nothing wrong with the whip sensitivity and the supplied roll out antenna makes the sensitivity even better! I was able to pick up broadcasts from Bulgaria, N.Korea, Canada, Taiwan, and the VOA program broadcast to Russia. On the Grundig YB 400 PE that I had, I had trouble picking up even the stronger stations such as BBC and Radio Netherlands. If you like shortwave, get the ATS 909 but get the deluxe version from the [online store]. The deluxe version eliminates muting while tuning manually (something you can only do with Sangean, since neither the Sony 7600GR nor the Grundig have tuning knobs), this allows you to adjust the reception more precisely and to catch the weaker stations.
Wanted to get better reception in the basement (for my kid's Xbox).Pros: Once I got a new router, the expander worked perfectly. (I needed the new router in order for iChat to work, but it was also compatible with this expander). VERY low profile: comes with a plug attachment so it goes directly into the outlet without cables. I put it behind our TV console.Cons: No wizard for Mac. Setup instructions could have been a little bit more "for dummies", but as I understand the web based interface to set up my router, it wasn't too bad to set this up. My initial problem was that my other router (a linksys G) would not allow me to update the firmware, so the expander worked, but the older router wouldn't allow xbox through to the internet. Once I got a new router ($60 at Best Buy, now on sale for $50) I got the result I wanted.When turning it on, give it a minute to "talk" with your network. 2 blue lights is what you want to see.Saved about $55 on Amazon buying a refurbished model (whew, it worked).
I've owned these headphones for about a year now, and purchased them when they were at the $99 price point. I use them mainly for business trips, and have been very pleased. The sound quality is excellent, they block most but not all of the airplane noise even though they are not necessarily active noise canceling headphones. I have used them with the iPod, iPhone, and PSP with no crackling or other issues. They are the first headphones I have used that allowed me to hear the PSP on a plane, which is quite an accomplishment. They are very durable, the case is great, and the assortment of tips for a personalized fit is great. My only negative impression is that the replacement tips can be hard to find, and are ridiculously expensive.
After more that six months of going along on camping trips, being used for various school projects, and capturing snippets of life, our Flip Video Camcorder (the 60-minute version) merits some praise. I never expected this pocket-sized device to be so durable or useful. This is clearly a niche product, designed for producing fairly low quality video suitable for Web postings or dropping into presentation materials. Its portability is another big plus.The USB flip-out connection is a bit clunky and does not always fit elegantly with some computers. Also the very small control buttons were clearly designed by folks with tiny little fingers who wanted to get a laugh out of ham-handed folks like me trying to press the start button repeatedly. And I would I liked a bit larger view screen.All in all, though, a useful gadget that could be better with just a few tweaks.
We were in the mountains, on vacation as the Storm blew in from down south. It was like a classic nor'easter, the one that acted more like a passing hurricane. As the winds blew, we felt confident about our own situation, walking out for an afternoon hike as the Storm left a gorgeous blue sky.That evening, we learned that the power was out in Dad's home. Someone watching the homestead had come back from work and discovered the power completely out. The next morning, we learned that the electric man was outside since our home was the only one without power. After the electricity came back on, our friend noticed some flashing in the den. Checking on the trouble, flames spewed out of the outlet, licking up the wall. A quick decision to grab a fire extinguisher doused the fire, which saved the home from complete destruction.The unit that failed, from our observation, and the check by an electrician, was the Belkin SurgeMaster (model F9H600aCW, Listed E175473). Upon inspection, the SurgeMaster flamed inside, and the heat dispersed on the lower left side of the unit. The scorching melted and burned the lower left side, and fire also spewed out of several of the outlets.Another SurgeMaster, plugged in a different room, reacted to a surge, it seems, as a slight dimple was created just below the "Belkin" logo on the rear of the unit, between the listing number and model number. It also has the scent of scorching, with a slightly blackened flare below the lower center hole where the grounding outlet is.Well, the obvious: A good surge protector will mostly, protect the home. This unit was a fire hazard, and the ultimate failure. Other units in our home had different levels of surge protection, and they also had interior flares, but none had the kind of dangerous reaction such as this.
Bought 2 different pairs of Bushnell PermaFocuss Binoculars"Did not want to fight over them" to take on my family vacation to the Grand Canyon. Loved them and still use them all the time. It saves you allot of headache making adjustments and more time to enjoy the views.
I wasn't looking to spend a lot, so I went with these. They're doing the job.
I already have a Canon Elan IIe, but it's time to go digital. While looking into digital SLR's, I saw that this was the best bang for my buck. Tons of features and a great price. When you compare it to its competition, the Nikon D80, the price is a lot better. It seems that with Nikon, the price gets raised a bit due to its name. But that doesn't always mean its better. For my needs, this is great. It's good enough for a beginner and is more than enough camera if you decide to grow and get more into photography.My only problem was when I got the camera, it seemed to underexpose pictures. I literally had to keep the exposure compensation up about a stop or so to get normal looking photos. I looked online and saw this was a big problem with a lot of people, so I returned the camera and had a new one sent. The new one is fine and works perfect. Unfortunately, when I called Canon they denied the problem even though it's all over the web on every forum and review. But hey, the new camera is fine....must have gotten one of the bad ones. Maybe they're working on it, who knows.Also, the kit lens is just OK. It's a bit slow, but for the price I don't expect a 2.8 or 1.4. Maybe consider buying the body only and using the extra money for a better lens.All in all, I'm happy with it!
Ever since my live.com account got hacked, I've been buying microsoft points off of amazon.com and its been a blessing. I can also buy xbox online too. I recommend this purchase for anyone who wants a secure way of aquiring stuffs from xbox marketplace :)
I am going to buy this clever gadget the first thing next month for my old folks. Only clarification I need is whether I have the freedom of choice for any ISP. And yes, the main thing is that I am living in Singapore. Anyone who can direct me to the nearest store which sells this practical item in Singapore???
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.
I find less waste with TDK than with any other brand. Picture and Sound is of great quality. I will certainly buy more when needed.
I did not have any trouble using this cable to hook up my Canon 20D to an iMac. It was straightforward and easy. I did have trouble with the camera software but that didn't have anything to do with the cable.
This GPS has most of the best features available for the price of the more mediocre systems. I couldn't be more impressed. The directions are very precise, even in very rural areas. We used it in the mountains and even when on unknown forestry roads it kept track of our location and the distance and direction back to the mapped roads. Online we are able to download really fun and practical applications to use with this product. I am able to travel to new areas with complete confidence that I will find my way there and back and it even keeps track of my expected arrival times so I can arrive to places and events on time.
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.
I purchased the Kensington All in One Travel Plug Adapter because I was tired of looking around for the various different plugs overseas travel requires. The Kensington eliminates the need to have multiple adapters because they are all right there--so you can start in England and move to Turkey with not problem.
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!
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.
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.
Waste many time to configure this device.Cannot.WiFi connected but cannot print. Cannot install second part of setup ("Computer setup").Windows 7 incompatible.I try many ways to configure remote printer manually (standart tcp-ip port, LPR printing as adviced official web site and others). All is failure.I cannot change firmware, because it changing only in "ethernet mode", but I cannot reach device in ethernet mode. Only at WiFi I see it's web interface. Reset does not help.There are many problems with this device in internet I found out, but there are not decisions.Not advice to anybody.Just money to the wind!
I was interested in replacing an old hub that I'd used for years. This switch works great and has the gigabit ethernet making my file transfers faster. Now I don't have any problems watching movies from my nas in the other room!
I have the 3100 model of this DVD player that I got on sale for very cheep. It plays DVDs well, but that's it. My huge complaint about this DVD player is that you have to stand 3 feet directly in front (not at an angle) to get the remote to work. If you are off by even 30 degrees it won't work. My family bought two so I know it's not a one product problem.
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.
I have owned the Epson R300 and the R320. I have printed large volumes with both of them over the past few years ranging from basic home office docs to photographs. They are very well made, and worth every penny.For those who complain about all of the ink usage and clogging: It is a PHOTOGRAPHIC printer. It uses very very tiny micro head technology and lays down a lot of ink to give that beautiful flawless photographic finish. And yes, the heads clog ESPECIALLY if you don't use the printer often. Keep this in mind when changing cartridges...you want to do it quickly so that the heads are exposed to air as briefly as possible.Clogged Print Heads: (always run a nozzle check before starting a print job, especially if it's been a while since you've printed. It saves a lot of ink/paper and frustration).Here are my tried and true methods of cleaning the print heads. If it's really bad (even after running the cleaning cycle), then turn it off then on, and pull the plug when the head moves over. Now you can slide it freely. Move it out of the way and lay a double layer of paper towel under the spot where the head sits when you change the ink cartridges. Move the head back over the paper towel into the ink changing station. Open the lid and remove the ink cartridges and look inside. The little prongs are what need careful cleaning. Heat up a little glass cleaner in the micro, and spray it gently and slowly over each head with a syringe.Each cleaning cycle uses the INK to clean the heads. This does 2 things:-it uses a lot of expensive ink-it flows down into the waste ink pads, which will eventually give you an error message.There are fixes for both of these problems:I have been using a CIS (Continuous Ink System) from a company called InkJetFly (.com) for over a year. The setup was about $50, and is easy to install. The refill cartridges cost $5 each and hold FIVE times what a normal ink cartridge holds. INCREDIBLE photographic results with no clogging. I love it!The waste ink pads are also an easy fix. Check out Ebay for a waste ink container for your model. They are a cheap and easy to install. There is a trap door on the back of your printer, and the waste ink pad is right inside (white when new, black when you've done a lot of printing/cleaning). The tube that dumps the ink is right under it. You just hook an extension tube up to the waste ink tube and it dumps it into a bottle. Done.Last but not least: If you get a General Error, then another ink pad might be full. Look inside your printer lid. See the foam track that runs under the print head? On the FAR LEFT there is a little square of foam that gets soaked with ink when the head moves over it at the end of every printed row. Take it out gently and rinse and dry it thorougly. Put it back in and turn the printer off. Now press the stop, maintenance and Power buttons all at once until a message pops up that the error is cleared. IF THE INK PAD IS STILL WET, the error WON'T clear!Hope this helps. I have learned all of these 'tricks' from trial and error, and it has saved me a lot of money and frustration.
I wanted a small speaker/dock to keep on my desk at work and this unit fits the bill perfectly. Small footprint and the sound quality is amazing for as small as it is. I am really impressed. Sounds as good, if not better, than the Logitech I bought for my daughter two years ago at three times the size...and I might add, the price.I had no problems using my 3rd gen Touch with the dock insert, though it's inconvenient to remove the protective cover prior to placing it in the dock. The Touch will not fit with the cover on, as it states in the manual.All and all a really good value. If you want great sound and portability in a little package this is the unit for you.
My husband absolutely loves this camera. He has taken it to Schlitterbahn where it spent most of its time under water taking one great picture after another. He carries it in his pant pocket everywhere he goes. So far he's taken about 500 pictures since we purchased it for Father's Day. My husband is a professional photographer who wanted a camera small enough for a shirt pocket that didn't require that he carry additional equipment. In other words, he did not want another professional camera but one that allowed him to take great pictures in a flash (no pun intended). This is the one!Oh, one more thing. He used the Fireworks setting during 4th of July. The pictures turned out great.
Came fast in the mail. Keeps dust or particles off my screen and keyboard cover. Wipes very throughly. Trying to figure out how to clean it with out ruining it.
this cord will work but allows a lot of interference and is not very ruged . would purchase the heaver cord next time.
I use these headphones while running on a treadmill. They live in my gym bag and hold up just fine. They do the trick and sound good. They are not the perfect headphone so I did NOT give it 5 stars, but then again I have not found the perfect headphone so 4 out of 5 is the best.
Amazon definitely did a good job delivering the Microsoft Points right to my house. I received it not too long ago and the card works (which is really important, of course).What I REALLY like about the Microsoft Points cards is how Microsoft changed them. Before, you used to have to SCRATCH a section of the card with a coin to see the code (which risked scratching the code also and making it unreadable) but now, they put some type of glue on the back of the card and it is pasted to the back of the box that the card is in. Obviously the glue I'm talking about ISN'T the sticky kind. You just pull the card right off the package and the code is right there in the back of the card (without that scratch stuff on it).Overall, I'm really happy with the purchase and how Microsoft listened to us about the "scratch off code" issue and changed their cards so we didn't risk scratching the code and making it unreadable.THANK YOU AMAZON AND GOOD JOB MICROSOFT!
This hub is having a lot of problem handling a combination of devices such as iPod and external hard drives while they are all connected.I often need to connect two or three external hard drives to this hub to consolidate the files into a 320GB external drive. The hub does not provide enough power to have more that 3 of its 7 ports connected, and when used with external drives, you will see that at least one of the external drives (depending on how many drives are connected) would continuously connect and disconnect until the number of USB ports used is decreased by disconnecting some devices.I bought 2 and both behave identically, so if you want to use several external hard drive and perhaps hook up your iPod at the same time, you should look else where, this hub will disappoint you.
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 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.
We use this 2-way in a medium size retail store (50,000 sq. feet) and it works great. The batteries last a full 12 hour day. There is ocassional static, but normally switching channels solves that problem. They've been dropped several times (on tile and carpet), but they keep on going. We've had them just over months and they still work great! I took off one star because the batteries take so long to charge.
This is one of the best and easiest to use camera dive case I have ever used. If you own a Canon PowerShot SD550 and plan on using it around or underwater this is the only way to go. I have tried the zip bags there OK, but they have some very serious limitation under water. The WP-DC80 Waterproof hard case is the only way to go. It is easy to use any time you need to protect your PowerShot and it worked at 100' like I was in the back yard taking photos. All of the PowerShot adjustments are very easy to use, I would absolutely recommend the WP-DC80 hard Case for your PowerShot SD550.Take Photo's leave only bubles!
This screen is perfect especially since it comes with a built in tripod, which we found with our other screen did not. It's a tad bulky to take away from home but it is doable. I take my screen and my projector anytime I go out of town because it's all so portable and theres nothing like being ready for an instant movie night no matter where we are...it's GREAT! Can't go wrong with this screen.
I use this on 3 devices and have encountered no problems. The directions were easy to follow.
I used he wizard to calibrate my TV and it works GREAT. The stepps are thorough and easy to follow. It will help you to set up the TV to your own personal standards.Trust me - I rarely give an A+ to anything, but this gets as close to A+ as possible.
I am a photographer myself and researched this camera fully before buying it for my two young children. I never expected quality photos, but figured the kids would enjoy taking photos with it like Dad. It had the added benefit of being durable, or so I thought. I bought two of these and after putting the batteries in each one, noticed that one of the cameras grew very hot. I quickly opened the battery compartments to check the batteries. I double-checked the polarity of the batteries and made sure I placed them into the camera correctly. I then noticed smoke coming from the camera, and I quickly shook the batteries out. The batteries burned my hand to touch them. I was using brand new brand-name alkaline batteries, placed in the camera correctly. The fact that the camera grew so hot within 30 seconds and started to smoke makes me very concerned what would have happened had I not noticed the problem and handed the camera to my child. It appeared that the camera was shipped with a short in the circuitry. Now, I don't want to bash the camera itself, but I do want to make parents aware of such a quality issue in this camera. Be sure to supervise your children and never let them change batteries themselves (which you should never do anyways). I'm sure my situation is a rare one, but it happened nonetheless. I'm disappointed in V-tech for what could have endangered a child. And also, be aware that the diagram displaying how the batteries should be inserted into the camera is very tiny and hard to read on the camera itself. This is also a bad oversight by V-tech as inserting the batteries incorrectly could cause battery leakage and possible burns. A clearer diagram should be on the camera.
The D50 is a solid little camera, it's versatile, works great with different lenses, low noise even at 800 ISO, I won a betterphoto.com competition with a photograph produced by the D50. The pre-sets are OK, but if you want to draw out the full potential of this camera then go manual or shutter/aperture priority.I upgraded to the D200 and now my husband and son are using the D50 for shooting, the D200 has a few extra bells and whistles but for an "entry" level DSLR the D50 is just perfect!I never had any problems with anything not working, it all works perfectly, produces stunning colors and super sharp images.Too bad they stopped producing the D50, what a neat camera! Can't go wrong with it! I have owned it for almost 3 years and have shot over 60000 images with it!
When it works, it is great!!! But it requires me "hand-feeding" the printer paper. It was a gift and won't tell the giver that they gave me junk. I will continue using it and doing the manual feeding but if you are looking to purchase - look elsewhere!!!!!!!!!!
The webcam is cool, small, portable, with high quality picture and good light adjustment software. I buy it for 43 and got 20 rebate so I think it worths. But if I have to pay the full price, I may rethink.The webcam is designed to attached to the notebook only. You cannot place it on the table. You cannot adjust the angle much either.
I am a real estate appraiser by profession and bought my first GPS system, the StreetPilot 2610, 2-1/2 years ago. I had reached the age where the cones in my eyes were disappearing faster than an Artic glacier. (heheh) Reading my street map books, even with a magnifying glass besides the the time trying to determine plotting routes to snap my comparable photos everyday, was becoming more frustating and time consuming. I couldn't even begin to tell you the time my 2610 has saved me. I plug in all my addresses for my assignments the night before and it has made my driving schedule a lot easier and pleasureable- even in Los Angeles traffic.As with others, I have found the Garmin support staff to be lacking in response and solutions. I have been unable to reach anyone on the 800 lime. The only response I appear to receive is by a 3-4 day e-mail. My 2610 system is loaded with City Navigator 5, which works fine in older established neighborhood areas. As my coverage area for appraisals has expanded this year and involves newer neighborhood tracts, my 2610's data has shown its age. The newer street names and/or neighborhoods aree not available to me. After a couple of attempts the past three months, I have been unable to order and/or receive the updated CN 7 disc for my 2610 StreetPilot. Very frustrating!I finally gave up in frustration a couple of weeks ago and purchased a 2720. There are some things about each StreetPilot I like better.Navigation: the 2720 is faster than the 2610. It notifies and modifies my route more quickly if I get off track, especially with WAAS on. I like having the voice announce the upcoming street names, but it wasn't a chore or distraction to quickly glance at the street name on the 2610's screen. The 2610's screen gives more street names than the 2720, which is important to me when trying to familarizing myself with neighborhoods. The 2610's screen is a bit more simpified, but highlights your "from-to" route and the arrow seems to following more consistently and smoother that the 2720's cursor. My 2610 prompted my at approximately one mile, approximately 1/2 mile, and again at 400'-200' feet, which was a nice option. My 2720 only informs at one mile, 1/2 mile, and when you get right to the street. I like the additional 200'-400' feet warning on my 2610. Having the entire U.S. coverage pre-loaded on my 2720 is a major plus instead of having several memory cards for various sections of the country I travel to with my 2610.Screen: I'm still trying to get used to the 3D screen on the 2720. I'm finding it distracting and doesn't give me an overview of the progression my route. The large white destination arrow actually blocks the map, which makes looking for and comprehending my destination route/point harder to view on screen. While it's a nice added feature, I'm using the 2D screen on my 2720 more than the 3D option.Volume: 2720's voices are softer and not as loud as my 2610's voice. If I turn the volume up on the 2720, the voices distort. Sometimes I feel my 2610's voice was too loud, but I could always hear it over the radio. I'm not finding that to be the case with the 2720.Setup: the 2720's screen is more responsive to imput with my fingers than the 2610. The setup screen is easier having both letter and numbers on one page than having to flip pages for numbers and letters on the 2610. It is easier to save and store routes and jump between modes on the 2720 than my 2610.At this point I heve decided to use both my 2610 and 2720 despending on my assignment area. Each seems to have advantages/disadvantages that I like/dislike. I'll update everyone at a future point as to how well this method is working and/or if I'm ever able to receive an updated City Navigaotor 7 for my 2610 from Garmin. I'm also curious to find out if each model plots a same route. As the 2610 has come down significantly in price from a couple of years ago, I think most people would find it will satisfy their needs- if it comes with City Navigator 7.
Ordered the camera with one day shipping, after two days it hadn't arrived. First rep. told me it would be delivered that day. When it wasn't, second rep. said it never left the warehouse and she cancelled the order on my request. Then the camera showed up the next morning after I had already bought it somewhere else ! Refused the package and had found it on sale at bestbuy for $25 less.
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.
In this day of HD television, HDMI is the only true HD format! This product can not be used with HDMI, which make it useless ! The HD stations on Directv are the ones with the volume problem. If I do away with HDMI, I do away with HD, Which means I do not need volume control. This is the 21st century is it not?
Measures the full 12 feet, has a cable thickness of about 5/16 inch, and a snug fit for your audio device.May be a bit too snug for constant changing of headphones, etc; I'd recommend this be used as a "plug it and forget it" cable. Noticed some stress marks on the nickel plating of one plug I used, but wasn't scratched or damaged... most plugs will develop an impression of the shape of the jack it's in if you look very closely.5 stars if it was gold plated, 1/8 inch thick, and just a tiny bit looser.No noticeable drop in audio quality, even when I plugged this 12' cable into another 12' cable for a long 24-foot reach, though it wasn't it's purpose - just a test, which it passed.
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!
This is an excellent cable and well worth the money. I recommend this HDMI cable for anyone who is looking for a good cable at a good price.
What a fantastic deal for this addition to my E-1. If you are a hobbist or even a professional I absolutely recommend this a must have!
Instructions said to remove any air bubbles with the Applicator Card. The Applicator Card is a little piece of cardboard. I used it to try ro remove bubbles and put scratches on the cover. This seems to scratch easily. It's also difficult to remove the air bubbles. If you get this, don't apply the applicator card directly to the cover.
I still maintain a sizable vinyl collection, drawing from it each week for a radio show (I doubt the majority of stations in the country even bother to keep a working turntable). The old Discwasher, now simply a name sold to Phillips Electronics (RCA, General Electric), impresses me less these days than this Stanton brush. Unlike the corduroy material of the Discwasher, it has a felt-like material that appears to penetrate the grooves and pull out more dust than a stiff corduroy wipe. I don't buy, however, the claims either manufacturer makes about "special formulas." When the bottle of liquid runs out, it's silly to purchase another 25 dollar kit. Simply refill it with a 50/50 mix of water and isopropyl alcohol and expect the same results.
Initial Opinions:I have been using EyeTV software for quite a while and was using a Plextor TV/Breakout box with the latest version of the EyeTV software. When the Hybrid came in I simply changed the antenna input over to the Hybrid, removed the Plextor, and plugged this little guy in. TV came on automatically and works just fine! I would recommend that when you set it up you do the more detailed HD scan since one of the main stations in the Houston area did not come on when I did the initial quick scan. I have captured HD versions of CSI but have not tried to burn it down to DVD since I would have to play it on my G5 anyway to get an HD quality output via one of the DVI monitors. The tuner is much more sensitive (better) that my PC setup which uses the ATI Wonder HDTV tuner paired with a 256 meg graphics card - but that runs through an old 1.8 mhz P4 so its probably more than just the card at work here. I will try this on my wifes Dual core Intel Mini and see if the performance is still good.A few caveats, TitanTV does not list the HD content for my zip code, though there are over 25 hd channels this thing can get. It does work okay on the SDTV channels and listings however. It does run hot and I wonder if it will survive a summer here or not as another reviewer seems to have one fail already do to the heat
Well, I've only had this for one evening, but my first thoughts are I probably won't replace my Harmony 659 with this one--instead, I'll be 'relegating' the 880 to the 'second TV.'Here's the thing as best I can tell so far--the three things this one has going for it over the 659 are the color screen, recharging, and 8 soft buttons instead of 6.But the basic 'usability' of the buttons is so poor relative to the 659 that I can't foresee any way that this remote is going to be an overall 'user experience' upgrade over the 659. The buttons on the 880 are so small and indistinct from a tactile POV that I just think it's going to be relatively frustrating and more difficult to use than the 659, with it's wide layout and big protruding buttons. Easy to find, easy to push--and at the end of the day 'ease' is what you're looking for with a universal remote.Now--that's compared with the 659--if you don't have a Harmony remote at all, the bottom line is these things are just dead amazing. Assume you're going to have to invest about an hour to understand the 'logic' of the programming software and get going, and beyond that these are a dream.The 880 looks great, so I'll probably put it in the living room where everybody can look at it. But for ease of use I have a feeling I'll be staying with the good old 659. If they would simply take that remote, enlarge the screen and make it color, it may be about perfect.
This is the best external drive we purchased out of a range of external drive products and it gets one star because it did last a little longer than the other products.We purchased the first drive as a replacement for a failed Maxtor and the La Cie lasted a few months longer and had to be replaced.Six drives later we have finally been forced to find a hardware specialist to design and produce a custom made box from Addonics which we have been using for some time now without failure.The last of our La Cie drives has finally failed after 8 months in use and we will be returning it together with a legal demand for a full acceptable explanation for the failure of all these various drives or a full refund from the retailer.I would be a fool to recommend this drive (or any of the other major brands) to any person who relies on their external drive for mission critical backups.
I wanted something to make it easier to hold the Fire and this works perfectly without adding much weight. Without the case the device feels too slippery. I have had the case for 5 months and it looks new. When I want to take the Fire with me I slip it into a Roocase for more protection.
I thought this would be a great solution for us since my toddler son is the main "user" of the dvd player and switching dics is a pain and exposed them to scrathes and so on. Unfortunately, after having this player for two weeks, it's obvious that it's just not up to snuff. Just last night I had to stop watching Lord of the Rings because of dropped frames and pixelation that kept annoying me. I plop the disc in our portable player and no problem. The same scenes play without a hitch. I think Panasonic cut too many corners on this one.
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.
So I have Nikon D5000. AF lenses do NOT focus automatically with this camera so I knew I was going to be using it with manual focus. It is still very difficult to focus at one point when I have the aperture completely "open" - F/1.8 because the depth of field is very narrow. But I learned how to adjust it with light level.It truly is a wonderful lens at low light level, and generates great "bokeh". This is the most enjoyable lens I've ever owned yet it is also the cheapest. Also this is the fastest lens I've ever owned so I am waiting to take pictures of capoeira, Brazilian martial art, with indoor lighting conditions. Again I love this lens.
I couldn't have been happier with this tripod until it broke on me about 15 minutes ago. I have owned it for less than a week and I had only put my camera on it about 5 times before the locking mechanism for the detachable dock came off.I've read reviews from other users who said the stabilizing pin broke off... I think this may be the piece they are referring to, but I don't have the manual with me to identify exactly what the piece is called. I noticed, once the piece came off, that the head of the screw holding it on was not wide enough to actually keep it in place. Once it was off, I could easily slip it on and off again without removing the screw. Nothing actually "broke", but once the piece came off, it was too difficult to get it back on with the adjacent spring in the right place (...a futile effort, since the screw wasn't going to hold it on anyway).I'm pretty bummed out about this. Everything else about the tripod was great, especially for what I payed. I wish I could still say it was worth it for the price, but if I can't even clamp the camera back onto the tripod, then it's worthless.
Our set arrived yesterday on time from Eagle. Took awhile to set up,but the results are stunning. I replaced a JVC tube set purchasedfor $1000 six years ago. This set is the same size, same price,twice the picture quality. I'm a very happy camper!
I tried to enter the code and it did not take. Console said code was invalid. After three tries, still no luck. I waited about twenty minutes and re-entered it and it finally took. I don't know why there would be a delay between getting the code from Amazon and it being recognized by Microsoft but appears there is some. I never retyped the code just kept hitting &#34;done&#34; and going back and forth. Frustrating experience. Well it worked, so I guess in the end all is well.
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 I first got this camera I didn't have much experience (and still don't) in the WebCam world, so I didn't know what was good. The camera is super easy to install, and for a cam beginner like myself, the picture quality and everything seemed great to start with.Then came the fact that if you do not have a well illuminated room, you most-likely will not be seen clearly with this camera. The further you get from it, the darker you appear. You're probably thinking that it's only natural, but I'm not exaggerating when I say the image quality [is terrible]. Another thing about not having proper lighting is that the images appear grainy and unclear. Basically, the only way to get a crystal clear image is if you shove a desktop lamp in your face and stand closely to the camera. And we don't want to melt our faces now, do we?I do believe that with a better PC Camera, the lighting that I currently have at home would be just fine.I'd recommend the camera to anyone who doesn't worry about quality and just wants to be "seen". But for the serious online guy/gal who has a webcam site or does video conferencing frequently, I'd tell you to look elsewhere if what you want is real good quality captures/video. I'm still looking around myself so I can get rid of this one.-Angie...
Super fast & easy way to get your points in seconds! We buy ALL our Microsoft points this way & have never had any problem. highly recommend!
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.
i got my ipod for my 10th birthday and it rules the itune system is wicked easy but they dont have all the songs u want so u can just buy them and download them onto the ipod. but heres the thing it gives you alot of songs u dont want i have gotten 11 not one of them is good. but otherwise the ipod is the best mp3 on the planet.
Have been listening to this speaker and it really sound very nice. I use them only for music and cannot comment about home theatre performance. As an earlier reviewer wrote, the BICs has a sound similar to the old ElectroVoice Interphase A speakers which I owned many years ago and forgot about. The BIC speaker has "a tight punch" to it. It is very tight sounding. Drums sound real good. I am satisfied with it, but I am finding that I prefer my open sounding Bose 301 Series 5 to the Bics because of the high end. However I run the Bose with a subwoofer. Without it, I prefer the BIC because it has far superior low bass. The BICs are very very good for the money despite having a slightly muffled upper midrange. It can sometimes be a bit challenging for me to tell some of the instruments apart on the higher end.I also like the fact that the speakers take up very little floor space. The speakers are attractive and built very nicely for $130 each including the shipping. I do not know of a better buy for the money. Life is a compromise. It seems that to have a really very good music system these days one needs to spend more than $260 for really good speakers that cover the highs and lows and that is just for stereo. However, I have found that for around $500 for a pair of Bose 301 & BIC 12 or Polk PSW 505 subwoofer I am quite satisfied, and the effect far surpasses these speakers alone. They sound better than many $1000 systems. The BIC Tower sounds like a an excellent $260 Speaker system. I tested the BICs with a subwoofer which helped, but it still left me with slightly muddled high midrange. I use this as a stand alone speakers in my studio and am quite satisfied for the price.I also feel lucky that these speakers arrived in one piece intact. The packaging is on the wimpy side and had a big rip in it, but all was ok.
I literally paid $0.75 for this... never had any problems and it is super easy to figure out! Great Buy!!!
I went with this drum unit to help me save money. 1500 pages later and the drum unit is still going strong.
When I saw this laptop bag in the store, I was excited to finally find a stylish laptop bag. I bought it to use it for carrying my travel laptop to conferences. Three months (4 conferences and at most 14 days of use) later, the first strap broke and I almost dropped my laptop on the marble floor. The chique design is unfortunately not enough to cover the lousy quality.
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 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
Netgear does not provide free warranty phone support (1st 90 days) for MAC users.You will need to pay to get phone support to help set this up.The CD software only works on PCs.SummaryNo support for MAC. Poor documentation.I was able to get it up and running in a couple of hours for my PC.
This hard drive is superb, its extremely fast for an external, especially when I use the firewire connection. The reliability so far has been great and the actual HD design is flawless. Its compact but sturdy and also runs whisper silent. I will definitely buy another if need be.
The Terk VR1 Automatic TV Volume Controller is a wonderful device. It eliminates turning down the volume when the commercials come on. It also turns up the volume when the voices go down.It is very simple to install in about 5 minutes.
Just what I was looking for. Good fit to protect camera, but room for memory cards and extra battery. Good construction and belt loop - camera will not fall out - and zipper is easy to use and long enough shoulder strap to give that option to carry around. Perfect for touring and easy access to camera.
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!
After only a few weeks I'm addicted. I carry this thing with me everywhere. It's small, discrete and 256mb seems huge. I'm carrying 4 or 5 albums with me right now and the memory is only half full. Despite it's size it's packed with features! The hold button is wonderful no trouble hitting keys accidentally with that on! Even with backlight time maximized I can still go over a week without changing the battery. I can't plug it in anywhere like a usb key, but with the driver installed on both my home and work pc's I can use it to transfer data files when necessary. Mp3's not recorded with the player can't be uploaded.Almost plug and play: the interface isn't completely intuitive, I did have to read the manual, but it's short about the size of a cd and 50 pages long.If you've used an ftp program or a cd-writer like roxio the proprietary software for uploading files to the player is a breeze, but it could be a bit intimidating if you haven't been exposed to this type of GUI before. Since it's a data transfer system it's compatible with any MP3 software. Be aware that the included software is only for file transfer; if you already have a substantial digital music collection this will be good news (you don't have to switch), but those new to MP3 will have to find another program real, roxio, musicmatch, liquid, etc. before they can really get started.Every button on the player (there are only 5) has multiple functions, and operation can be awkward until you get accustomed, but that happens quickly as you use it. Those familiar with Garmin and those multifunction toggles won't have any trouble, but as i met GPS later I was frustrated for the first ten minutes or so until I realized I had to read the manualRock, Rap, & Jazz need the built-in equalizer setting to get the best from your earphones, but classical sounds great no matter what. The customizable equalizer has only bass & treble boost, but the built in settings for each genre will satisfy most people.FM tuner works beautifully in most circumstances, elevators & appliaces can cause interference and I can't use it in my basement either, but I take it jogging all the time and can use it to watch TV at the gym.Voice recorder like most small recorders is good for personal notes, but lectures are sort of mediocre quality. I still use it for that ocassionally because I don't have to flip the mini-casette over mid-hour. FM recorder is good quality, not like mp3's from CD, but still near CD-quality if reception is good.firmware has "root" directory, can't wait to experiment with Linux compatibility! Haven't tried WMA files yet, but documentation says they work as well.The -'sThe lanyard/neckstrap is a silver cord encased in plastic. It matches the player well, and would be easy to keep clean, but is uncomfortable unless your wearing a turtleneck. (I found it a simple matter to replace the cord and am really happy with it now.) It works well for most situations now, but I pin it inside a pocket when I'm working out.Earphones are a failed attempt at one size fits all, painfully large for my ears, and too small for the larger members of the family.Just a quick update, after you buy the player check the iriver international website. New firmware upgrades include a more customizable equalizer and the ability to use the player as an external USB drive.
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.
Such BS that they've stopped selling online game codes. The xbox marketplace, for whatever reason doesn't like my credit card, so I can't buy points there. And Amazon was always so convenient, being that I don't have a local place to buy cards. Definitely going to put and end to my point purchases, though I'm sure it won't affect their bottom line any. Still though, quite frustrating.
The SC550 is my 2nd camera, go every place camera. My Nikon 5700 is great but big to take around. I want a case that protects the camera and a case to not add bulk. This serves the purpose very well. True, part of the camera is exposed, (not a problem for me). Also true, a bit of a pain to put the wrist string through the camera each time the camera is put back, but I expect concessions to a case that makes the camera easy to tote around. I think a small external pouch could be added to hold a battery and extra card. Those items are very small, I may get some black leather and modify the case or another option is to get a slightly larger case, and put my camera in the PSC-50 case in another case for traveling for instance to my kids games. I would then shed the 2nd case, but if I need a battery or card, it would be nearby. Another option is to use a pocket in my wife podketbook for the battery and card, of course whe won't like that, she isn't always with me, so that suggestion is a poor suggestion. Really, I find this a great case for simplicity, fits great and I think protects fine for normal use.
Lets start with the maps. My maps were outdated less than 30 days after purchase. I email TomTom and they got me a updated map, fine. Now I'm in my 5th month of ownership and my map is once again outdated. I contact TomTom and I was told I would have to purchase the latest map. Other companies like Garmin or Magellan guarantee there maps for a year. My company car uses a garmin, and I didn't want the same one, and I didn't want to pay the $50 extra dollars either. But this is crap, I should not have to buy a new map after a few months, and half the roads in the tri-state (Philadelphia, New Jersey, ...)area are not accurate! Also this cheap windshield mount keeps falling off in the cold weather. So, there goes your $200 investment crashing to the floor of your car. Audio is Ok. Needs to be much louder. FM transmitter forget about it! I used it in all my vehicles FM transmitter is too weak for any of the three (09 Malibu, 06 Accord, 02 Camry). Also, the worst customer service on the planet! Please take my advice STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like many others here I have a RC199H unit that worked for about 8 months and the DVD drive got progressively worse. Since it was slightly over the warranty period I had to pay the $69 service fee. The unit was returned and worked fine, but not for long. LG offered no firmware and no assurance that they could provide a unit which would continue to work so I stopped using it. My el-cheapo DVD player died so I fired it up again. It works for an hour or so. Like I needed the reminder of how bad an experience LG has provided concerning this model.Also, like others, I'm much much less likely to allow LG to involve me in another "experience" (I won't be buying LG products ever again).
I recently switched over to shooting RAW (7-9 meg a shot) instead of jpeg (2-4 meg a shot) so I decided to get some extra memory (I already had 1-4Gig and 5-1Gig cards.) I must say, I have not been disappointed. This card is very fast, it out preforms my Ultra IIs and the transfer rate to my computer is amazing when I use this card with the Sandisk Extreme Fire-Wire Reader.I can put over 1,000 RAW files or about 4,000 jpegs on this card and then transfer them all over to my computer in just a few minutes instead of closer to a half-hour. It seems to average around 1Gig a minute. Using burst mode with my camera has also never been faster, this card writes the images almost instantly, with no noticeable lag time, which means you can basically shoot as fast as you camera can handle and the card will keep up.I have been using this card for a few months now and have taken several thousand shots with it without any problems. If you have the need and the cash this is a great product.
i use an ipad when seeing patients, and this stand is perfect. it's very lightweight (3.0 oz/85gm), folds to the length of a typical ballpoint pen (7"/18cm), and is only 1"/27mm x 1.25"/30mm. despite its light weight, it's really sturdy - a high-quality item.the details are significant: each of the two hinged/movable areas on the vertical part has real hardware, with a real combination phillips/flat head screw going into a recessed nut on the other side. tho' i haven't needed to do so, it's nice knowing i can change how tight each hinge is.the plastic is substantial. i'm sure i could easily stand on it while folded with no worry of cracking or damaging it.the only thing i'd change about it would be to include the name of the manufacturer on the product iteself - *every* ipad owner who's seen it wants one, and i don't always recall the manufacturer's name.in fact, i'm going to buy another one to keep at home right now: it's an essential ipad item.
The quality for this IOGear memory card reader is very good. It doesn't look cheap.Also, it provides very flexible option for my memory needs, because it can accept miniSD flash memory. If you buy a microSD memory with SD/miniSD catridge, this can be used with any digital device which requires different size of SD memory.
I carry this bag almost every day and have for over a year. It's a little dirty but still in great shape. I carry it loaded too. Camera, two extra lenses, flash, flash remote, a couple difusers, tons of extra batteries, a tripod, and many other little accessories. Only down side is it won't hold my L series lense. I'm buying the Fastpack 350. Great bag though!
I bought this item only because of the USB capability and I am happy with it. There is only one complain: it should read NTFS, so I could plug my 500Gb USB disk directly to it :-). For now I had to create a FAT 32Gb partition in the disk and it worked fine. For pen drives it also works fine.Did not test the HDMI
well wasn't what i expected, that's all...slow as can be and it took quite a while to install because of shoddy drivers.save yourself the headache!!!
The new Canon Digital Rebel XTi I just purchased has been great. I have owned a Canon camera for close to 30 years, but discontinued most of my photography as a hobby due to the price of film and developing. This new camera has enabled me to get back into a hobby I enjoy with some wonderful benefits that only a digital camera can bring. It has taken me some time to remember the techniques I learned years ago and apply them to this new type of photography. Being able to take endless shots of a subject has distinct advantages, as does being able to see the results instantly. The speed of the camera is fantastic. There was no way a power winder on my old film Canon could take shots the way this Rebel does. It brings about a whole new meaning to photography. Rob McIntosh
I guess Belkin no longer makes this exact item, as it's not on their website. However, they do list the Pro Gold Series for Mac, and it seems to be the same product. Good luck finding one...It's a 20-minute battery backup, surge protector and voltage regulator. It has an "online" interface via USB to monitor and test power conditions. Software installed easily, and interface is easy to understand. No problems, and I like it.
I tried this model after the lesser model (GBU221) crashed my system. Unfortunately, I got the same resuts - "blue screen of death"...system crash. Until the crash of my Toshiba laptop with Vista Home, this model did have a slightly better range than the GBU221. At least Amazon has a decent return policy.
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.
After my ipod earphones broke, I immediately went to best buy to purchase new ones. When I first bought these and listened with them, I was annoyed. I felt like the sound quality wasn't as good as the ones that came with my ipod, but after a few days of listening, I realized the quality wasn't worse, just different. What I really don't like is the rubbery chord!
Fine quality. I was impressed by the filter both in its plastic box and on my camera lens. This is a must have item if you don't have one already on your SLR. Buy one or more without delay since you wouldn't want to scratch or put finger-prints on your lens.
Clunky icon interface that I can't figure out, low res display, flash severly over-exposes, you have to be dead to hold this still enough to get a photo that isn't blurred, the quality of a clear photo isn't even as good as the original 1st generation 2-4 Megapixel cameras. I spent 15 minutes with it and it's going back to Walmart. I can't believe they can sell something this awful. I should have looked for the reviews here, but didn't think this brand would be on Amazon. I wouldn't even give this to a kid.
Panasonic's camera with viewnetcam web viewing software makes there product one of the best standalone security cameras on the market today. The pan-tilt function works great and the ability to move it from location to location wirelessly is nice too. There are2 thing to keep in mind this camera is not for low light level installs and the computer that one uses to remote view must have active X on it, Panasonic directs you to getting it if you don't have it but some computers still are not be able to view the camera even with X on it.
I needed a new bag when i bought my new labtop. this large and has enough space for my labtop along with all the componets and books i need to carry around all the time and its comfortable all in one.
I've had the Philips PET1030, a portable DVD player, for almost a year and got very used to putting video files on a flashdrive and playing them without hassling with DVDs. I finally decided to get a non-portable unit for the living room to take advantage of the same capabilities, and the DVP5982 didn't disappoint. It plays almost every file format I tried, including AVI, MPEG (MP4), DivX, and Xvid. I couldn't get it to play Matroska files. We haven't used the DVD drive much, but from the few movies we have watched things look good. See other reviewers for more info on DVD playback and video quality.
I didn't see anything in the discription about it fitting only the older version of Nano's. I got this for someone for Christmas and we were both very disappointed that it wouldn't fit the new generation Nano. The size was perfect for us, we just wished the Nano would've fit.
I bought this system after reading the many favorable reviews on Amazon.com. The setup instructions left a little to be desired, but it was fairly easy. Everything seemed fine and then, after about 3 weeks, the Front Right speaker went out. I tested the speaker and the wire which were both fine. With the exception of opening the case, there was no way for me to fix it. So, back in the box (which, of course, I didn't keep) and back to Amazon. Ordinarily, I try to stick with high-end stuff and I bought this for my kids. I learned my lesson with this one.
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.
I bought and took back at least 4 bags before finaly finding this one that works with my Dell 17.3 laptop and has extra space since I don't like to carry a purse when I fly. Granted don't stuff it chock full or it won't fit under the seat, but I carry my cell, a book, my laptop, wallet, passport, power supply, meds, make-up and a small writing tablet and pen and my iPodIt is big, but I have never had a problem with any airline not allowing me to use it as my "personal item" as I use a rolling camera bag as my carry on piece.I would highly recommend this bag to anyone with a larger laptop, it has served me well and I just ordered a second one. It is very durable and has worn well, I ordered the second because the hunt for this one was long and hard and I wanted to have one on hand in case!I especially love the fact that even as big as my laptop is it fits down in the bag and does not rub at all, many I looked at the laptop fit but it was to snug..It may not work for a smaller person, I am 5'8 about 135 and it does fine on me, a shorter (5'3) friend tried it on and it was a bit large on her, but not horrid..Kudos to Targus on this one...well done!
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
It doesn't work. Message received: This accesory is not supported.What to do? Thanks,Margie
Yes, all products have a learning curve and the Garmin GPSMap 478 is no exception. This said, the 478 is a very useful tool in any environment. It will guide you to roadway destinations with precision and charm (using the voice feature) and plot a course through nationwide costal cruising. Add on features expand its use to enhanced weather data, depth sounding, fish finding, satellite radio and more. I have only had the unit for a short time and already see it as a great asset in the car and essential on the boat. Coastal cruising here I come!
My ht receiver has only 1 optical audio input which was used to connect to a cable box. I just bought Apple TV and wanted to get the sound through the ht speakers. I ordered this Toslink audio splitter and picked up two 3 ft optical audio cables. I am not really "splitting" the audio, I'm creating a second input to the ht receiver. Since the cable box and the Apple TV will never be on at the same time, this worked perfectly.
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.
This product is so simple, it would be impossible to mess up. I use it for my Viewsonic gTablet. The gTablet fits well into the grooves on the feet and sits stable on a flat surface. The top of the stand adjusts for different viewing angles, which is a plus. The stand folds up small enough to be reasonably portable, and is light enough to not be cumbersome. Of course, if it was smaller, lighter, and offered more viewing angles, the stand would be even better, but for the price, it certainly beats all of the other stands.
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.
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 looked at this camera for over a year before actually purchasing it for Christmas. I am a "film" geek and have 2 35 MM cameras with several lenses, plus several point and shoot cameras. I decided to delve into the digital world as I am getting married and wanted something to take quick pics with while wedding planning. I also foster dogs, so I needed something with instantaneous results taht I could send the Humane Society. Here's what I think.1. it is a good size camera, easy to hold and stabilize with a lot of MP for the money.2. I use the CRV battery, and have used the same one all along at this point, and still have lots of battery power left. I haven't tried either AA or rechargeables to check this out. One of the reasons I bought this camera however, was because I like the option of whereever I go, I can get a quick battery if I run out and don't need to wait for the battery to charge.3. while the picture quality is not up to film quality, I am very happy with the pictures that I have taken. At 8MP I was able to blow up some pictures on my computer screen with very little loss of resolution. I have had some printed in 4X6 size and they are great4. I use the current scene settings and pictures are good in both low light with the flash and outdoors in the snow. I took pictures of me in wedding gowns when I was trying them on and all turned out good.5. Speed is a bit slow, but it is with all digital cameras as compared to a film camera. I made some changes in the settings and that has helped a bit. I also plan to get a high speed XD card and that should also help. I don't plan to take pictures of fast moving objects with this camera, except for puppies, so that doesn't bother me too much.6. I like being able to zoom in on the camera screen itself. It lets me see if I actually got the picture that I wanted. I also like an actual view finder for those bright days, although I took some while sledding and had no problem seeing the large screen on the back.7. I love the fact that I can get the underwater housing (which I plan on getting and again a major reason for my purchasing of this camera).8. I like the idea of a hot shoe. Any point and shoot camera flash is not going to carry well and usually leaves a lot to be desired in the color and lighting of the picture.9. I like the idea of being able to get both a wide angle and a doubler for the lense. While the zoom on this camera isn't great, you can adapt by having the doubler. Again, I don't plan on using this as I do my 35MM so the camera zoom wasn't the most important thing to me.10. There are many settings on this camera that I haven't even tried yet. I don't have much patience to sit and read a manual, so I am just using what I can figure out as I go along. The basics are very easy to use.In general this is a relatively advanced camera at a point and shoot price. It has some interesting options for a camera of this price level including the underwater option.
The JVC receiver does the right job, the USB input shines here, fast files reading compared to CD, AUX-IN useful for portable devices. Support various audio format with very good sound quality and many tuning features, compared to other brand the JVC supports the seeking within the audio file as well as pause/resume from the position, yet I found some downsides:1) Doesn't support MP3 with lower sample rate such as 11kHz2) Playing WAV file from CD is not supported3) Accessories like blue-tooth and ipod adapters are not included with the receiver
I was very skeptical because the price was so so SO low!!! I was not expecting much of a product at all [ I am very cheap ],,When I got it I took it out of the box & I thought well at liest it is a very pretty speaker [ a shame to hide it in the enclosed box ]...Then I hooked it up..What a nice surprise,, it sounds great,,really great..I have it on my sterio in my recording studeo..I have been thumping nicely for a couple weeks now it sounds better as it breaks in to the amp,,just like all speakers I have ever delt with..Great product for a too good to be true price..This very seldom happens these days...Thanks for a great speaker,TESSRS
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 does just what it says it will do. The adapter works, it is reasonably priced. What more do you want?
I love this printer. I purchased it to print 8X10s from my digital camera. The ink doesn't fade over time like my HP did.
These speakers are AMAZING!!! I have it hooked up to my mini-system, and they produce some of the best sound I have ever heard in a speaker. They are the equivelent to the floorstanding JBL's I have in my living room for a bedroom. I was shocked at the sound they put out for their small size. The highs, mids, and lows are all great on this speaker. I would recommend them to anyone, this is a great deal!!!
my assistant wears this around and carries all my lenses.its easy, its convenient
I have to write minutes and don't take shorthand so a good recorder is a must. So far, Olympus recorders have proven to be the best. The recorder can download files onto a PC so my boss and I are able to share the meeting recording with my colleagues. The recorder has been able to capture the voices around the room. I use it on lecture and the highest quality because the women often have a habit of speaking softly in meetings so it can be difficult to capture their voices. The size of the rooms for our meetings vary, but most of them seat around 15-25 people along long tables and some seating on the sides.I agree with the criticism about the speaker on the back, however most of the time I am using ear phones to listen to the recording as I type minutes so this is not such a big issue and the speakers on these small recorders don't give you the best sound for listening anyway. It has the ability to serve as an MP3 player, but I don't find the sound that great for music. If you are waiting for the meeting to start you can listen to some music to pass the time.The included DDS Player 7 software is supposed to be compatible with IBM Via Voice and Dragon Naturally Speaking, neither of which I have tried yet. My only gripe so far is that you have to pay $10 extra to upgrade to DSS Player Plus 7 to access some additional features such as file splitting and binding and seamless connection to Via Voice 10 and Dragon 8.The recorder can also be used to store/transport files.Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the recording and features, but a star off for making customers pay an extra $10 just to access a few extra features.
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?
I bought the item about a year ago and I loved it. It's very functional and is perfect if you prefer to use a mouse instead of your laptop's pad and you are on the go all the time. What I noticed right away as a possible long run problem, was the thin cord which didn't seem very long lasting. However, that didn't turn out to be the issue. After about six months the scroll suddenly failed. Very weird indeed, but that's what happened, so i had to buy a new one...this time larger. My roommate has the sam one for longer than me and she didn't have any problems although she doesn't use it outside home too much. Anyway, i guess i wasn't lucky enough with mine.
I had a few problems to connect it to my Windows 7 laptop the first time, but once I solve that downloading a software from the Logitech's site, never had that problem again.The comfort is great, I think this is a great mouse and really affordable
I use this on my Canon HD video camera. The kids are always bumping it around and touching the lens. This is a real must when you let your kids use your camera.
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.
I got this printer at a great price after rebates (not from Amazon although prices are pretty competitive). I've had no problems with it and am satisfied with the ink cartridge capacity. You (as well as the other reviewers) should know that the cartridges that come with the printer are not the usual FULL capacity ones, so expect them to run out in a short time especially if there's heavy printing. The LCD screen is nice but not that useful. One shortcoming is the copy reduction or enlargement percentage size - only options are full page or fit to page. No problems with the scanner. Overall quite satisfied.
The installation was so easy - just plug the transmitter in, add batteries to the speaker, turn the speaker on and you are good to go. The sound quality is fine and two speakers will work from just one transmitter or independently from each transmitter. A great value for the money.
I am very happy with the sound system.It is not the very best sound, but is very good and easy to use.My husband helped me to installed and it was very easy.You can really enjoy the music.Is cool that you can play CDs and Ipods, Mp3 and more.I was looking for something that wasn't too complicated to use,and this is it. This is an excellent product.
Jan,7,and I still havent received my battery,even after a second one was supposedly shipped.what gives ? Should I just forget about it ?
I bought this so i could make a movie of my friends doing a stunt show and it came out perfect. It never cut out once. It is the perfect gift for any holiday. I recomend the digital blue movie creator for anyone who has ever wanted to make a movie, show, or music video.
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.
Hooked it up between my DISH 722 satellite receiver via the audio outputs and my surround sound receiver hoping it would level the volume difference between HD and SD channels. It did nothing.
I've had two of these. Each eventually developed the same problem--the servo that moves the laser reader across the disc loses its ability to scan/play the first few minute or so of any CD. It blurbs through. This forces me to be nearby to fast-forward past the servo's difficulty. The great convenience of this machine is that it takes up about half the space of the carousel type. Given my space limitations, I tried a second one because of this. However, two times (starting a decent time after purchase) indicate a manufacture engineering defect. I would advise against purchase.
New dock works fine with the exception of the green LED that is intended to indicate a total charge to battery. Never come on although the battery charges fine.
Not much to say about this accept for that it worked just fine and we had no problems with them whatsoever :)
I cancelled this item and never received it. I have been trying to get a credit back without any success. Please Help!!!ThanksStephen Lau
Easy to manage as well as to navigate.But i feel it needs little more updation on routes.But its good.
I have been a happy Tivo customer for several years. Recently I purchased a 40 hour unit as a gift for my mom. Tivo fails to mention that when you buy the DVR, you can't actually digitally record anything without also buying the monthly service. It's a usless box without the service, so if you want to give this as a gift, don't, unless you want to stick the gift receiver with a useless box or a big bill. Who wants to get a gift with such a huge string attached?
Pros: Set up was great/easy. Multiple voices are great. bluetooth is awesome for those that don't have it in car or don't use ear pieces. Feels substantial/built well and the accessories are very well built as well. Volume is perfectly loud for convertible use, and acquisition is quick. Signal strength meter is great to have also when you're around tall buildings (downtown). I've never lost signal yet downtown (but we don't really have a lot of dense/tall buildings in Austin, TX).CONS: Customer service-I can't get anyone at tom tom at all. I've called as much as i can without losing my mind. I have a mio for $200 that is just as good (it just doesn't have the bluetooth or as many features, but it gets the job done). I'm sure the Mio won't get much customer support either, BUT it's half the price and i can buy two for the same amount. Even the mio has restaurants and points of interest as well. The tomtom does show a more comprehensive list, but I can't overlook this huge customer service problem.I've had a garmin, (in car/dash/oem unit), mio, lowrance, and this tomtom unit so far.
Great remote. I bought one for my cousin who swore something was wrong with it since he couldn't operate his Bose home theatre with it. He called customer support the following day and learned that it was operator error and now loves the remote.I bought it because I have a Bose home theatre, a Panasonic plasma tv and a cable box. Before buying this remote, I had to turn on the tv but mute the volume since I used the Bose to listen to the audio. It involved two remotes and several different buttons, like mute and input selection. This was about 3 buttons for the tv and 2 buttons for the Bose. It was a pain if I switched between the tv and the cable box.Now with the remote, I push one button and the tv turns on and automatically mutes the sound and goes to the correct input selection, while the Bose comes on and automatically also has the correct input selected.One button on the remote does it all. Sure it was expensive, but it's all about convenience.I have to warn you but the learning curve was about an hour.
Very easy to purchase and access code. Would definitely recommend over going to the store to buy this product.
That wireless mouse is exactly what you can expect of that kind of product. Very, very, very easy to install, we don't need to do anything install the battery and connecto. It's very confortable.
I got this with a WRT54GL router and it stinks. My 5+ year old USB D-link G adapter works better then this.Pros: Features.Cons: Over heats, Stinks like burning electronics, half the bandwidth at same signal strength as my other USB adapter. WAYYYY WAYYY over priced.Other: I can't believe I spend $50 on this. Don't buy this thing what ever you do. There are much better adapters out there that are cheaper and more powerful.
Purchased this item in order to transfer data to an external 2TB Iomega drive using eSATA. Had a couple open SATA onboard ports, so figured I could use one externally.I'm not sure if I just overlooked the cord length or perhaps figured it would work for my setup, but 1 foot is not exactly long and it just barely made it with about an inch of slack. Had to place the card at the bottom location of slots in order to accomodate. Haven't had a chance to do a whole bunch of transfers with it just yet, but seems to work pretty well.
Having come with the experience (and the Canon lenses) of the XT my only decision was to upgrade to either Canon's XTi or the new 40D. I liked the heft and feel of the bigger 40D but with two shoulder surgeries, that extra half pound was something to consider. There were some nice features to consider as well, but along with those came the added cost--more than double the price. Weighing these differences and the fact I am an amateur photographer I made my choice on this camera. Am I sorry? Of course not, its still a beautiful Canon!
love it not like the box type it hugs the hip and doesnt toss around
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 !!!
This is the first DVD Player I own and it's great!!! I would read other reviews before I got it and I was a bit scared to buy an expensive player and get bad results, but with this you have nothing to fear.It has integrated 5.1 Channel capabilities, tons of options for you to have the best experience while watching movies. Fast loading, great picture, you can thumbnail chapters or even the whole title, view in diferent formats. You can even record cool images from any movie you're watching so that you can use them as a Welcome screen instead of the boring blue Sony logo, it also has a screen saver to protect your tv screen when you put it on pause and you go fix yourself up a snack.I recommend for you to get this, no let down in this one.
I wanted to buy a camcorder that records with high quality.This camcorder does just that...Wonderful quality and easy to use controls makes it very user friendly....Also finalazing the video to dvd takes just 2 minutes which is good.Overall the performance is too good and it is a must buy for people thinking of a quality camcorder
its great you can never go wrong with this item and the price was good too i love my dvi hdm cable.
I was skeptical about the Recoton SVS1000 S-Video Switch because of its low price relative to alternative switches, but I read some positive reviews about it ..and therefore thought I would try it out since I could always return it. The positive reviewers were correct. It is a great little box and does exactly -- no more no less -- what I bought it for.For neophytes, this switch solves "S-video crowding problems" experienced when one's TV possesses insufficient single S-video input jacks to accommodate all of one's peripheral video input devices. For instance, I have a "rack" in which I place my home theater components such as Receiver/Amplifier, DVD, 2 VCR's, PS2, Dreamcast, etc. Unfortunately my TV has only one S-video input and my HT receiver/amplifier can only "s-switch" two devices (DVD & VCR). Hence, this little lightweight 4-hub switch was a godsend.Currently, I use it to conveniently switch between my PS2 & Dreamcast with the other slots reserved for a Game Cube and X-box. This allows me to leave my gaming setup perpetually hooked up in a neat and attractive manner, thereby avoiding the wrath of the "cablenazi" -- aka my wife :-) Furthermore, it adds convenience to any s-video connection such as hooking up one's camcorder (it's much easier plugging a cable into this tiny lightweight hub than it is reaching behind a heavy TV to "unplug-plug-replug" s-video cables).Lastly, remember if you order this you will need an additional S-video cable (use Monster cables..) to connect the switch's output port into your TV or receiver.In summary, I highly recommend this product and was just amazed at how cheaply it solved my cable connection problems.
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.
I love this camera! It was easy to use (even our waiter took great pictures of us), and the quality of the pictures is amazing. This camera has all of the features of a great 35mm camera - I can modify the ISO and exposure if I want more control than a typical point-and-click. It's hard to imagine a higher-quality digital camera at this price point.You will want to invest in rechargable batteries - we took some pictures using the screen, and the batteries quickly drained.
It's just the right size, not too big. The price was right and it shipped just like they promised.
This product was everything it claims to be very happy with it, it was the only multi port hub with more than 4 ports that i could find for a reasonable price.. would highly recommend it if you have a bunch of USB devices that you like to keep plugged in...
I got this mouse as a Christmas gift. I installed it with no problem (despite the fact that the enclosed software didn't work on my PC) and it worked great. I loved the fact that it was optical because I no longer needed a mouse pad and there was no ball to get covered in cat fur. I also loved not having a cord under my desk to get tangled up in and I was considering getting a wireless keyboard to go with it. 6 weeks to the day after I installed it, it quit working. I tried rebooting, replacing the batteries, changing the channel, reconnecting with the receiver and the best I could get was jerky movements that were hard to control and the left button didn't work. I'm hoping I can return it for store credit and then try the Logitech.
I ordered the product and it arrived in a short time. It is exactly what I needed. Thank you very much.
From page 1 I was hooked on the book and the author...He has a way of making you look forward to every page turn, not in a twisting way but in a way that you just want to jump in the book and hope the ride never ends...This was one of the best books i've read, people compare him to Nicolas Sparks, ok maybe alittle but wth more soul and depth, leaving you with a feeling of wanting more... I can't wait to read his 2nd book and many more to come...
I bought four of the BoxWave USB Lightning cables white and black all have worked good I will buy a couple more as gifts.
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
this thing is awesome. i got it for christmas, good quality and interchangeable lenses. this thing is sweet mainly for beginers. personally i prefer a nikon d100 or 1d mark II, but its great for snapshots.
this transmitter is usually about $60. i got it for $15 on amazon. it works and its worth it. buy it!
I really like this bag. It has room for all of my things. When you put things in the outer pockets it doesn't take away from the space where you put your books. The only complaint is that it is not comfortable if you do have to use the shoulder straps, but I did buy it for the wheels.
When trying to connect to a SATA drive, plugging in the adapter (power) was a nightmare. Had to work with, re-align, re-insert, etc. This happened on two different units (as I bought one for my tech bag, and one for home). Burned up a SATA drive trying to connect. I'm tossing these in the trash.
I got these speakers, cuz they looked cooler than the LogiTech ones. I just bought, now, some LogiTech 2.1 speakers, and would recommend the logitech over creative speakers for the 2.1 catagory.
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 was a little skeptical because of the low price but I use the cable everyday with no problem. I have in fact recommended this seller to a few friends because I was so happy with them. Will buy from again!
The price on these HDMI cables was so great that I bought three of them. They work great and I am very happy I went to Amazon to purchase them.
i really recomend this sandisk memory card of 2 gb i have 1 for each of my 3 cameras and it is exellent
The product is high quality and easy to use. This is a very good choice for hidden camera. I specifically liked the quick install (just a few minutes, and it works!) and the web viewing capability.Drawbacks:1. Has a wide angle view, but still misses a bit. A few more degrees wide would have made it perfect.2. Picture details very good (excellent resolution for the purpose). Color - not good. Most of the time show black & white with very light color. To get good color requires the room to be very lighted.3. It comes with automatic "relay" mode that limits web viewing to 3 minutes at a time, and is very slow. Instructions to setup "direct" mode exist, but were working for me. I had to do more research to get direct mode working. Once I did, worked perfectly - no time limits, and no delays in web viewing.
I'm very disheartened to have to write the following, for I was waiting eagerly for this product for months. But the EyeTV Hybrid is is the first MacOS product I have ever had to return in 20 years of using the platform. The software simply will not stay running, even installed on a completely fresh and fully patched copy of MacOS X 10.4.8. I would tell it to record something and then later find it had recorded "0 minutes" of the show. The software had gone unresponsive and after the 10th time of this happening with no problems found with the Mac (checked permissions, ran Disk Warrior), I must point the finger directly at the EyeTV software alone.Also, the recordings are saved in a non-standard format; you cannot play them in anything but the EyeTV software, so if you wanted to copy them off of your dedicated EyeTV Mac to another Mac you cannot. Yes, there is an iPod export function, but it is terribly slow and why should it even be required? The software should record natively to a standard MPEG2 or MPEG4 format. Apple invented QuickTime and included it in every copy of MacOS X so that developers wouldn't stick us with proprietary files like this. Are you listening, El Gato?The program guide functionality is also flawed; during installation when I entered my ZIP code, it said no program guide info was available. If I lied and entered a ZIP code for L.A. sure it found info, but no ZIP from the entire Philly area would be accepted. And the software would not let me bypass this step! As a result, I had to do without a program guide, which is one of the main reasons for having a PVR.To be fair, I have no issue with the hardware portion of the product. But the software is absolutely crucial to using it, so I still have to mark the entire product down.I had waited for years to buy a product like this; early ones were USB 1.1 or Firewire and were clearly inferior to owning a standalone PVR such as ReplayTV or TiVo. But I thought that surely by late 2006 you could turn a Mac into a good PVR. If EyeTv is any indication, no you can't. So my recommendation to you all is to save your money and get a standalone PVR. It will be cheaper, more reliable, and will free up your Mac for doing what it's best at doing--being a computer.
Our first digital camera...& what a great choice we made. This megapixel technology is phenomenal...enlargements are so clear..I can't underscore the quality enough. I am certainly not a technical/electronic person...& prefer simpler gadgets to those that are over infused with a gazillion bells & whistles..but this I can use. It's not fussy & annoying to work with. I thought it would be heavy..but it's not...it sits very comfortably in my hand. On the other hand...this camera has it's faults!When taking pictures in dim or lighting darker than daylight...this camera really struggles ...& is quite sluggish. The built in flash takes so long to go off...the camera takes so long to focus...that by the time the camera is ready...quite frankly you've lost the shot. Also the camera is slow in getting from one shot to another...the delay in between is exasperating! Overall I don't recommend this camera unless you plan to primarily shoot in daylight which it works great in....or you plan to purchase an additional flash for evening shots...which is what I'm going to have to do.
It really works! Just read the description... Just does what it says.. Cheap but still awesome! Better than having to pay like $14 for name brand when it does the same thing! So yeah, I would totally recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cable that transfer sound and image from your computer to tv.
Honestly, for me, the watch is a disappointment. I should have paid more for a better model from a different company.Cheap construction and a bad sensor for the temp. They should put a crystal in the face, or atleast some higher quality material. I have had it for a month and it is already a mess.I have always had my eye on a Suunto and when I finally bought one it turned out to be a waste of money!
The card arrived before I expected it. And it was just what I wanted.WF
Good film. Easy to use and install in the Kodaz Advantix APS Camera. It is hard to find this film now, since Digital Cameras have taken over.
Although it helped some with my radio reception, this rather slight antenna didn't do wonders in my locale. Arrived quickly.
I was initially going to buy one of the cheap &lt;$10 enclosures but when i saw this one I changed my mind and I don't regret it. I haven't used it much yet but so far its great. I ran SiSoft Sandra's disk benchmark on it and I got 19MB per second which was the same as a 60GB 7200rpm drive which has to be great since the notebook hard drive is 20GB 5400rpm.I only have two complaints:1.The circuit board was not initially screwed into the case so when i opened the package it slid right out hit the table...luckily not the floor. So be careful when removing it from the antistatic bag.2. It would have been cool if there was a swivel out foot to balance the enclosure in the upright position like in the picture.I didn't have any problems with the locking screws...they fit perfectly and since I'm not planning on doing alot of drive swaping, the screws are not a problem. The enclosure looks great...even better than in the picture. The vantec logo at the front lights up bright blue for power indication and blinks for activity.The enclosure has a solid feel to it, looks sophisticated, works great and the carrying case seals the deal. Buy it!!
I've been fighting for months trying to get my HP 4000 LaserJet back up and working after it mysteriously quit. I tried another cable first, but it didn't seem to make any difference. I then had the printer itself looked at and was told that it didn't have any problems. I uninstalled the printer, installed new drivers, etc. I ended up getting a new computer (for other reasons, Windows 7 64-bit), and then tried to install the printer on it to no avail. My last hope was to try a new cable again. After reading the good reviews for this one, I thought I'd give it one last try. I connected the new cable to the printer, turned the printer on, plugged the usb cable into the new computer, and voila my problems were all solved. It installed all the drivers and the printer automatically, and now I'm back using my trusty HP LaserJet. I'm a happy customer!
these were purchased for my dad who has lost alot of hearing. he uses them whenever he watches tv. he can enjoy it without blasting everone else out. this is a very good item for anyone who is loosing their hearing or wants to enjoy tv without disturbing others.
I purchased this to replace my dying Canon battery. It was much cheaper than the Canon battery (under 11 bucks, shipped) and so far it seems to work just as well as the Canon when it was new. I've only used it for a few weeks, but I'm very pleased so far.
Good product, good quality. I noticed no crackling and the quality of audio wasn't noticeably different with and without the Y inline. My only complaint is that it's not the 3' cable I expected, it's only 3 inches. Had I read through the info down below, I wouldn't have bothered buying it because of the conflicting length claims from the title to the description. Sadly, I only looked at the title and the one review here. Oh well.
Don't know why I am leaving a review on this old and out of date unit.I have had this for 5 years without any issue; and tested it today by unplugging its cord from the wall. My Uber PC stayed on for 7:30 (min:sec) before the beeping from the APC unit started (indicating power depleted); it took another 4 minutes for the battery to exhaust its charge and the computer failed. Not bad for an old unit that does NOT use pure sine wave but does power 2 monitors, an i7 2700k (OC to 4.5) and powers a 650W efficient power supply.No need to get any new and fancy units- this works fine even with the supposedly sensitive newer power supplies. Highly recommended.These days there is a trend to recommend "pure sine wave" UPS for PC's because the sensitive power supplies (which are also efficient) need them. My PS did fine on this unit, which is clearly not pure sine. Don't get me wrong, a pure sine is electrically superior, but if your PC works off an older/cheaper UPS than that is all you need.++A+++0
Inexpensive sharpener that performs fairly well. Large capacity for shavings. Sometimes points a bit off-center. For an electric sharpener that can handle pencils other than standard size, this one does a good job for a nice price.
I'm sold on the Panasonic Lumix cameras and always carry a spare charger and battery. For anyone that travels, you'll find this a necessary take-along. Just don't forget it in the hotel room!
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!
We recently just purchased an iPod Mini for Mom, and I think we've all fallen in love with it!The device is VERY light weight and VERY tiny!It's tough for me to compare it to an object of similar proportions, because its kinda in a league of its ownUnlike clamshell-like cellphones, its very narrow and thin in design (meaning it'll fit VERY easily in any type of pocket) --- its so light weight that you might even forget its in your pocketJust take my word for it - its TINYIn comparison to the regular iPod, there is actually a BIG differenceThe bigger iPods are noticeably bigger and weigh more........ although the 15 gig iPod is pretty small, the Mini is still much smaller and more portable to carryI was also impressed with the scroll wheel --- its different from the regular iPod, but I actually like this new button configuration a bit more ---- the buttons, like the 1st generation iPod, lineup around the circle, and they are very easy to press...... its also easy to scroll through songs with the new wheelI also like the fact that the structure is now one piece, instead of two attached pieces, meaning that the iPod Mini won't become loose around the edgesI would've given this device 5 stars, but I gave 4 because ---1. Price --- for $50, I think i would prefer a 15 gigger to this Mini2. No accesseries...... yes, it comes with headphones, but it lacks the remote and carrying case (however, a remote will work just fine with this)3. A couple third party accessories don't work with the Mini4. Disk space ---- as you get your music together, you'll quickly realize that you have much more than just 4 gigs of music (however, iTunes makes it easy to sync differnt kinds of music, and 4 gigs is still PLENTY for any trip!)For those of you who plan to primarly use the iPod for exercising, I highly recommend the iPod Mini --- the seperately purchased iPod Mini Exercise Strap is a great accessory! The iPod Mini will fit very nicely around a bicep or wrist, with no extra weight attached to you ------ doing this with a regular iPod would be toughif you don't plan on doing a lot of exercising with your iPod, and are mostly using it for trips or other recreational purposes, then I highly recommend the 15 gig iPod...... its still a great price, and you'll appreciate the extra room
This 7-port hub is exactly what I wanted. A plus feature of the D-Link DUB-H7, not mentioned in the ad, is that it is powered externally.
I received an email that this item was shipped out yesterday at 11:00PM and it arrived this morning before 9:30 AM they wasted no time with shipping!! product looks very nice, very good strong construction need to build the boxes and will follow up once i hear how they sound.
A bit floppy but is better then what you pay for it. I Can fit a 15" Mac BP in eather pocket.
My Motorola SB5101 Modem arrived pretty fast! The price was awesome and installation was easy. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
This is plastic, nothing fancy but it does what it supposed to do. Works with my iPad 4th generation well with the cover on. It is sturdy, holds the iPad's weight well, foldable for easy transport.
I have never been so happy with a motherboard upgrade. Problem free all the way I have upgraded 2 systems already and about to start another one. ECS motherboard really suprised me with value as well as quality..... Very happy with ECS.......
This case fits my Canon G11 very well. It can even accomodate a Canon 270EX flash in the front pocket although it is a tight fit. I found the top loading design and velcro closure very convenient for quick access to the camera. I used this in light rain and also in sub-zero temperatures on a mountain top and found that it protected the camera well from the elements. The included strap is a good length for wearing across the front, around the neck or by your side. Highly recommended.Update - 04/01/2012I still have this case and I am happy to report that it also fits a Fujifilm X100 camera beautifully as well. You can get a JJC hood, spare battery, 49mm filter and SD card in the front pocket with careful packing.
This player has all the features I am craving. progressive scan for my soon to come hdtv, a 5.1 decoder, optical out, coax out, and a really cool glow on the front panel. I am very happy i can watch my xvcd's of my kids birthday which i made on a cd-r at a high bitrate(2000 video, 160 audio). it plays nicely with no studder or pausing sound. MP3's play nicly with a great mp3 menu system that shows you directorys on the left and files on the right. this unit had digital zoom! you can also fast forward thru your mp3's.
Needing a kitchen PC, I started my research. Space was a premium, I needed a wireless connection and also a unit with a TV tuner. It came down to the HP and a Sony Vaio desktop. PC magazine and HP owners gave good reviews and liked the IQ770.....it was also about $300 less than the Sony(was also a little less of a machine), but I gave it a try.I had much difficulty with the initial setup on this machine...there were several software conflicts, particularly with the Vista and preinstalled Norton. HP phone support was all but nonexistant and useless. After an afternoon of setup attempts (PC + peripherals), the machine crashed to a "black screen". I returned the machine the following day and it was replaced; unfortunately I had many of the same problems. I returned the second machine and bought the Sony.....not a problem since owning the Sony and I must say it was well worth the $300 price difference in the increased Intel processor speed, hard drive volume and smaller size/neater appearance, not to mention that it worked righ the first time. Hard to beat the Sony LCD TV picture. I can get over the touch screen for all of this. Moral of the story: For this type of application where space is a premium and you don't want the "spaghetti wires", buy the Sony Vaio desktop. Another tip......stay away from Best Buy. Their staff, including the "Geek Squad" are totally worthless. Buy from Amazon and save the tax (and a major headache).
Small, beautiful and powerful. The sound is clear, with no distortion. I loved these Maxell flat speakers.
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.
First of all, these are the best speakers out on the market. I don't care what anyone else says about them, they kick a** and take names. They not only sound amazing, but they are relatively easy to set up, at least they were on my Mac. The one and only setback, was their lack of a good headphone jack. I really, really need one, but they seem to lack it. Not a big problem, but a minor thing that might have helped me like this set-up more. 4 1/2 stars overall.
Works as it is supposed to and it came through the mail on time. The cable is nice and long, so it can be wrapped around either side of the TV.I purchased on sale, but I would recommend at full price as well.
This lens is probably one of the best bargains I have purchased from Nikon. It is VERY sharp and fast and quiet. Very fast for the $$$. I almost alway leave it on my D200. It is a great all around lens.
I purchased this item along with a PC-card compact flash adaptor for uploading and downloading programs and parameters for CNC machine tools equipped with FANUC controllers with a PC-card slot. Depending on the particular FANUC controller, only the smaller-size CF cards will be recognized by the controller, making the 256MB card ideal for machine tool applications on any PC-card equipped FANUC controller. If you want to use a larger CF card on your FANUC-equipped machine, contact FANUC to ensure the card can be recognized by the particular controller model.
Bought this for my wife for Christmas last year. She really likes it. She keeps it on the visor in the car to record all her &quot;honey do's&quot; as she's out and about. My son-in-law now wants one to jot down business reminders he thinks of while on the road. It's quite convenient to use, but I pasted a copy of the instructions on the back for the memory challenged like I (am).
This hard drive was a replacement for our server. Exact, correct specification. Loaded into the raid array and rebuilt perfectly. exactly what was expected at a very good price.
I bought this product just to work with Plantoronics Bluetooth Headset and Sony T610 cell phone. Both worked fine, no problem. But there is a pitfall during the installation on my Windows XP (SP1). After the installation of softwares, the bluetooth icon in the system tray did not turn white though I plugged the adaptor into a USB port. I wrote how I could fix it below.1. In the device manager, "update" the driver named "Cambridge Silion Radio Ltd. Bluetooth adaptor" in the category of "Bluetooth Products."2. In this wizard, select "do not search" then choose "driver from the list."3. From the list, select "IOGEAR Bluetooth USB device."The expression on the screen may be different since my Windows is not English version. I hope this will help someone with the installation.
I'm done with LaCie drives. The power bricks are the Achilles heel of Lacie peripherals. I've had 2 hard drives and 2 optical drives at home. The power bricks have all failed within 3 years. At work we have a backup server with 6 Lacie 1TB drives. We have gone through a dozen or two power bricks. Every time one goes bad the drive unmounts or has errors and the server hangs. That is totally unacceptable in a mission critical system. Sometimes the drives get data corruption when the power supplies fail. I would advise everybody to avoid Lacie products like the plague, unless you can find a more reliable power source. Their products look cool but power bricks are low rent. A proper drive has a built in supply and an IEC power cord. Not a cheap power brick. I'm spending the extra money for Glyph drives in places I can't afford frequent failures.
I did a lot of research before buying a color calibration device. All of them had quite a lot of negative reviews, including the Huey Pro, but I bit the bullet and went with it instead of more expensive devices. I am glad I did. The colors have been spot on and the calibration is easy and takes a small amount of time. Well worth it for the peace of mind that comes from knowing your colors are accurate. My monitor is a 19" flatscreen CRT.
These Koss SportaPhones are great. (the name is a bit corny) Comfy on the head in the usual position and in the back of the head setting.They sound very clean, and very clean in the midrange, and have provide some surprising base notes.A great buy the $28.00!
These cases are just as described. They come well-packaged and I just received my third order over the last 6 months (I go through a lot of these!) The price is right and the product looks and works as described!
Here's the deal with Shure E2 headphones. They have many options when it comes to comfort, so you can find your best fit. However, of the three options, the foam (like wearing earplugs that play music) has the best sound quality, and with three sizes hopefully (but not guaranteed) you will find one size comfortable enough.The thing about the sound quality is you should ONLY buy them if you have an MP3 player or something with adjustable balance. These headphones have HORRIBLE balance (low bass, high treble), but, if you work with the equalizer on an iPod or other MP3 player, you can adjust to bass booster or rock settings to make the songs sound flawless and amazing. This truly brings out the quality of the headphones, although it is a little extra work.Overall, if you're looking for a good pair of earbuds, these are the most risk-free, because you're NEARLY guaranteed comfort and (if you adjust the balance on your device) great sound. It just seems like earbuds are loved and hated by so many, since they totally depend on your preference for treble-bass balance and the size of your ears.
Great DVD Player.I use it with my 500GB hard drive - works great!
It saves data very fast and I've had no problems with it since I bought it. Works both on Macs and PCs. Higly recommended.
There's no need for another summary of the book, but I think it's important to understand this isn't the usually mystery thriller that so many current bestsellers are. It's a pre-WWII spy novel, and as long as you know what you're getting and you like this type of novel, you'll enjoy it. Maybe a bit slow at times, but I enjoy that subtle behind-the-scenes stuff. Well written with some interesting twists.
I have used a few other digital cameras, and so I will compareperformance when I can.Specific Observations---------------------I programmed the camera to use its lowest ISO setting (50), spotmetering, spot auto-focus, largest image file size, and highest imagecompression quality. The rest of this post assumes these settings.1. The camera is quite fast, faster than my old Canon SD10. Bothshutter button response time, and shot-to-shot delay have beenimproved significantly. Nice going Canon!2. With "spot" autofocus selected, the camera seems to do very well.With my old SD10, I would regularly obtain photos that weregrossly out of focus. It does not seem to happen with the newSD30. Thank you Canon!3. The "deluxe" kit features a very nice soft case. It fits perfectlyand looks good. I consider this to be a "must" for a tiny,carry-it-everywhere gadget. All of the stores I checked stockedthe "deluxe" kit, perhaps there is no other kit for sale. But Isuggest that you confirm that you are getting the Canon SD30 softcase with your purchase.4. The flash intensity cannot be adjusted, as far as I can tell. Itis therefore difficult to photograph certain shiny objects, such ascircuit boards and small machinery. This is giving me fits. Theavailable flash power is not much either. This is no shame for Canonreally, since the size of the tube must be small in a midget cameralike this. By comparison, the Casio Exilim EX-S500 can producesignificantly more light.5. After some practice, I am very pleased with the image quality thatI am getting from this camera, at least when there is adequatelighting. The SD30 produces what I have come to regard as the "Canonlook." I'm not sure if the photos are especially true to life, butthey are extremely pleasing. I see highly saturated colors, sharpfocus, low noise, and pleasant "warm" skin tones. I also detect this"Canon Look" in photos coming out of the Sony Cybershot DSCP200. Isuspect that Sony and Canon use the same image sensors. I comparedphotos of the same objects taken with the Canon SD10 and a CasioExilim EX-S500. The pictures coming out of the Casio are fuzzy bycomparison. The side-by-side comparison also makes the Casio pictureslook a bit washed out. The Casio pictures have much more chromanoise too.6. The macro capability is excellent. The camera has a feature whichpuzzled me at first. Now I understand that it is pure genius: thebest macro performance occurs when the lens is zoomed to its maximum(2.4x). With the zoom at maximum tele, I can reliably fill the imageframe with an object that is 5 cm across (left to right) or smaller.Where does the genius come in? Most other cameras are engineered sothat the most extreme macro performance is achieved when the lensis at its full wide angle setting. If the SD30 was designed thisway, then the camera would have to be positioned very close to itssubject matter. When this occurs, shadows from the camera and thephotographer's hands would interfere with the photogaraph. Theperformance of the flash unit would also suffer. Good job Canon! Ihave taken some really amazing macro shots of ears, for example. Itsounds disgusting, but I was able to discern incredible detail inthe subject matter and learn how to use the camera's macro mode.It was almost like working with a microscope. My macro photoswere all "hand held," no tripod used. Nevertheless, most of themturned out well. Many looked "razor sharp."7. The camera feels solidly durable. The various buttons and othercontrols are especially firm. I also like the Casio Exilim EX-S500in this regard, but the Canon controls are more solid, with noside-to-side play.8. The SD30 is not as amazingly small as the old SD10. I would notwant to carry it in the breast pocket of a man's dress shirt, forexample.9. You must use the (included) cradle to charge the camera's battery.Although the cradle is reasonably small, it still sucks fortravelling light. There is probably an accessory you can purchasethat travels better than the cradle and power cable that isincluded in the "deluxe" kit. I haven't shopped for suchaccessories yet.10. The camera retains a feature of the SD10 that I absolutely HATE:it resets its metering mode to "evaluative" after every power cycle.Like all other digital cameras, the only metering mode that worksworth a damn is "spot." At power-up, it takes me 8 button pushes toget the camera to "spot" meter. The main value of a tiny camera isthat you can carry it everywhere, and capture unplanned events.Those 8 extra button pushes really detract from the value of thistype of machine. (Sorry for venting).11. When connected to a computer, the camera will NOT emulate a diskdrive, the way many other cameras do. It is still an easy matterto transfer pictures to the PC, but I prefer the increasedflexibility of disk drive emulation.12. The quality of the motion video in the SD30 is pretty bad. Thereis a 320x240/20fps mode and a 640x480x15fps mode. The 320x modehas bad spatial resolution. I don't like looking at the "movies"produced in this mode. The 640x mode looks jerky, because of its15fps rate. By comparison, the Casio Exilim EX-S500 does a bitbetter.Conclusion----------The Canon SD30 is one of the smallest digital cameras available today.This type of camera, by its nature, must have compromises. I find itinteresting to compare the different approaches to design evident inthe Canon SD30 and the Casio Exilim EX-S500. I believe that these twoare the best of the tiny cameras, though in different ways.Both cameras are fast (shutter lag and shot-to-shot delay). Both arehandsome and appear to be constructed nicely. Both cameras use SD cardsfor storage, which I prefer. This card format is physicallly small, andit is not controlled by a single vendor, like Sony and its Memory Sticks.Canon offers excellent image quality. Like the old Canon SD10, thephotographs have a certain "Canon look" that is very appealing. I suspectthat this "look" is the result of high color saturation, sharp contrast,and low noise. White balance is nicely done too.The user interface of the Canon is spare. There are not a lot of featuresfor the user to play with. The simplicity will be a godsend for someusers. Personally, I would have preferred to have more control.I believe that it is useful to compare the Canon SD30 to the Casio ExilimEX-S500. The Casio offers a TON of features! It has more "scene" modes.It can function as a sound (only) recorder. It can photograph documentsand force them to look rectangular (remove keystone effect). Best ofall, the Casio can be programmed to remember some of its settings, andreset others, when it is powered off. The customer gets to choose whichsettings are remembered. Too bad about the chroma noise and soft focusthough.Before I obtained the Canon, I already had an EX-S500. I had planned tokeep one of these cameras and give away the other. But frankly, I don'tlike the thought of parting with either of them. Comparing these twocameras has made me appreciate both of them. A few monthes ago, I wrotea review of the EX-S500 that was fairly negative, due to image qualityissues. Oddly enough, I respect Casio more now. This, in spite of thefact that the Canon SD30 does produce superior photographs, as I expected.Both cameras are engineering marvels! The Canon produces beautifulphotographs and stunning macro images. The Casio is a "Swiss Army Knife"of useful features that can be customized to match the tastes of theowner. Also, the Casio has a superior shape for carrying everywhere.Looking Forward---------------In the next few monthes, at least two new cameras will appear that arein the same size class as the Canon SD30.Sony will soon deliver its Cybershot T9. The reviews that I have seenindicate that the previous "T" cameras had pretty bad image quality.This includes the T7, which is probably the tiniest camera available.The T9 will be somewhat larger. Perhaps Sony will do a better job withit.Casio will replace the 5 megapixel Exilim EX-S500 with a 6 megapixelEX-S600. The feature set won't change much, but it is already superb,as I have claimed above. Perhaps the new camera will offer better imagequality? Increasing the pixel count is not likely to solve any noiseproblems. But until the camera is delivered, who knows?In my opinion, it is reasonable to buy now, rather than wait for thesenew cameras to arrive. Both the Canon SD30 and the Casio Exilim EX-S500are great.
I have had bad experiences with both the Coby brand and FM transmitters in general over the years. This one, however, exceeded my expectations and has worked extremely well since I bought it about 5 months ago. I have used it both in NJ, Brooklyn and Long Island. It does a great job at masking other FM stations and plays clearly through my radio.
works great and just as good as the more expensive types. Highly recommend it..........durable and versatile................. great quality..... I think it will last for many years to come.
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
I cannot believe the quality and workmanship of this item for what i paid for it. it undercuts the others in price and quality so much that, in my opinion, is why most stores won't carry it. all the others i checked out were at least double the money, what an incredible bargain this is!!:)&lt;
The 33 foot USB cable extension works like a charm. I plugged it in to my Win 7 computer and the driver was automatically installed. I attached a USB memory stick - and it was instantly available. Finally, the reason I bought it: I connected to a Canon Mark 5d III SLR. The driver quickly automatically installed and I could control the camera from my computer.Mission accomplished after trying unsuccessfully to get Cat 5 cable adapters to work.
I purchased this product three months back and this is just a waste as I paid $129($60 MIR). Now you can get for it free after MIR. Why I am telling this is a bad product because of one bad power supply that comes with this TA keeps losing power. Only explanation given to me by ATT/Callvantage is that if I connect it to UPS or power outlet, it is too sensitive to obtain the required wattage/voltage. But, if you connect to wall socket as per ATT this would not occur. That is not true. It still loses power and after two weeks you have to physically reset and re-enter all information about PPOE etc. With Callvantage E-911, after it lost power it will prompt you to confirm whether you have changed the address or not. This keeps happening every two days and it is such an irritation.If you contact AT&T;, you will go on with them for an endless amount time on chatting, power recycling(rebooting) the TA. They have some stupid standard procedures. I spent atleast 1 hour on each time I called them.After that, they figured out that there is some thing wrong power supply. They told me I should contact Netgear since I purchased from Local store. Here comes funny part.If you are lucky, you will free telephone support for 90 days and after that you have pay for the support. I contacted Netgear within 90days. Their technician also spent more than hour and finally he told some senior technician would call me and it took 3 days for him to call me. I got so frustrated and I took it the shop where I purchased. They were reasonable and told me they will give store credit for the product.Anyway, my Dlink TA working fine without any more these headaches.
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.
If you want an opinion about this product: Do not buy it if you intend to upgrade to Windows Vista! I've been trying to find a solution for about three months. Sharp support contact do not answer e-mails!! It is a shame for such an acknowledged company!! No driver available for scanning on Windows Vista!
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 am happy that I can continue to buy ink for my old printer. the prices are good and the printer keeps chugging. thanks for keeping the ink available.
This item sucks. I bought this hoping I would be able to charge my Zen Microphoto. While it lights up and looks like it is charging, in fact my Zen Microphoto will not charge with this item. I do not know what products it will work with; but I know for a fact it will not work with the Zen Microphoto. What a waste of money. Great design, poor performance. =(
My experience couldn't be more different from the first reviewers. My HP 2000 worked great right out of the box. It is quiet and very fast. I decided to spend more money for the speed and have not regretted it. I've especially been pleased with the quality of photos. Using high quality inkjet paper or one of the special photo papers, the quality of the printing is excellent. I'm interested now to compare it with the recent Epson 1200 which is getting rave reviews for its photo-printing quality. The HP 2000 combines speed and excellent quality in printing text and photos both. I've printed numerous &quot;test prints&quot; in computer stores and many of them produce good looking results. But as the price drops, the print job takes noticably longer. I've not regretted the money I spent. Also, this printer has four separate ink cartridges (black, yellow, cyan, magenta) which is a plus as the colors can be replaced individually. With most color printers, the color inks are in one cartridge which must be replaced when the first color is depleted.
This is the best photo bag I've ever used for general purpose. It's full of features for a digital photographer. I shoot with a Canon 20D (with the grip attached), and have no problem fitting the camera into the bag even with my EF 24-70 f/2.8L attached (hood reversed). I can also squeeze in my 70-200 f/4L with a little creativity. In addition, I can carry two primes in the second lens pocket. The two external pockets are very generous. One has a mesh pocket, the other a small organizer for pens and a pad. In the top, I tend to squeeze the shooting essentials (430EX flash, cable release, polarizers, ND filters, lens cleaning stuff, and batteries or just a raincoat for iffy days) and tend to use the front pocket for random stuff I pick up while out shooting. Flashcards fit nicely into a built in card carrier (fits four in plastic cases). The "sling" system is very easy to use (and confortable) and the all-weather cover is terrific (stores away inside a small compartment at the base of the bag). The all-weather cover can stand up to the worst conditions; I've used it in a torrential downpour while walking across Nicaragua. Everything stayed dry. All in all, this bag is fabulous. If you use a vertical grip or a pro-SLR, you've gotta go with the 200, though. The 100 is just too small for my camera body and lenses. I also encourage you to pick up some lowepro sliplock attachments that can fit to the outside of the bag. With one or two, you can pretty much carry anything you could ever need for a day of shooting.
I brought this for ML-2510. It fits perfect and works good. I can't tell the difference between OEM and this product.
eTex or eMap which one is better for detailing streets. And is there a handheld GPS with audio for turn by turn information.
This happens whenever you are trying to save bucks. I used a Dlink Wireless G before, owned by somebody else, manual setup was easy for that one, I used to have a linksys for myself, which really sucks as it continuosly stalls and has to be turned off. So I decided to buy this D-Link Wi- N, but it's midnight and I regret that decision. 1st It has a setup wizard which is a dumb wizard for saying, then the item was repacked though I bought it as new item , It even had the name of the last owner written down on the CD envelope "Montgomery Family Network" I can imagine these guys at the store or somewhere trying to figure out why was it returned, as it turns on perfectly and you can also log into the router with no trouble at all. But they did not plug it to a modem and surfed right, there is no time for that, so wrap it again and let another stubborn waste his time, I spent all the afternoon trying to set it up in various ways. I set up networks more than once in a while, I am usually the Mr "please set up my router guy" and that was what kept me stubborn on trying to bring to life this junkpiece. The reset procedure worked 2-3 times, now its kinda bricked, I even tried the master reset, now its really a 70 bucks brick, as D link does not tell u which ip to set when u do a general reset which i found by the way, 192.168.0.100 but this takes you no farther. I rather save time and spend some more money. gonna try 3 com or something with more prestige. Even beklin or that crap.
I bought this mouse just about a year ago after falling in love with the desktop version (MX Revolution). The scroll wheels on these mice are great but after a few months of use the rubber grip on the scroll wheel stretched out which made scrolling difficult. I called Logitech warranty service and was pleasantly surprised that the exchange was arranged quickly and with professionalism. Judging by this transaction, the ease and speed of the replacement process at Logitech is in contrast to what is typically experienced with other electronics vendors.
My Garmin Nuvi 660 is 2 years old and the aparatus used to hold the Nuvi to the ball on the suction cup mount broke. Last month we needed to use the Nuvi for a quickly planned 1,300 mile trip and not having a method of mounting it in the vehicle was a real problem. Planning to depart on our trip on Friday morning, I ordered the Garmin Suction Cup Mount with 12-Volt Adapter for the Nuvi 660 on Tuesday. I didn't request overnight shipping; however, the Adapter arrived at my country home Thursday evening! We went on our trip with no mapping problems thanks to your fabulous service.Garmin Suction Cup Mount with 12-Volt Adapter for Nuvi 660 (010-10935-02)
I just replaced a Kensington optical wheel mouse with this Logitech. The Kensington mouse did not have a smooth movement. Also, the "acceleration" feature did not function. The factory customer service rep said this is standard for Kensington mice, because the acceleration feature is for a trackball. The logitech dual optical mouse is such an improvement! The dual optical sensors make it really precise, with a smooth movement! Logitech has the best acceleration function that I have found in a mouse. Also, the mouse glides on the mouse pad, whereas the Kensington mouse seemed to stick, then slip, repeatedly. Summary: smooth, precise, and great acceleration. I have Win XP and have no problems with the mouse software.
An excellent, feature rich radio that is great for multiple purposes. Here is why you will not go wrong with this fine set:A -- You can listen to shortwave stations. Even with the advent of the web, there is nothing to beat shortwave for imemdiacy of information. Additionally, if any major event occurs, most web sites lock up solid due to the load. Not so with shortwave. Additionally, you are not at the mercy of inane tv anchors.I have found this set to be quite sensitive for its price range, especially with the included wind-up antenna. The set is very user-friendly with a number of pre-selected stations already set up.B -- GreatFM and AM reception for the times you just want to listen to a local radio station or want to fall asleep to musicC -- Well designed from an easy to use standpoint. The knobs are really great for tuning and volume. The radio is well built and appears to have a greater "quality feel" than the Grundig YB-400 PE.Treat yourself to the joy of radio listening with this set. You will find it much more interesting and informative when compared to watching n'th reruns of Seinfeld or Friends or listening to Katie Couric or Dan Rather. To make the best use of this set, also purchase "Passport to World Band Radio" and use it to determine which broadcasts you want to hear.(An electronics store) is selling the exact same set under (their) label at the closeout price of $$$. They appear to be phasing out all Sangean sets in favor of Grundig. Given the quality of this set, its a decision they are going to regret.
Very cheap for HDMI cable. The quality is not as great as the expensive ones. The picture sometimes gets grainy especially if there's high contrast. Great deal if you're not willing to spend a lot on cables.
There is a reason why you pay a little more for SONY but with Amazon on your side it helps take some of the sting out of it. The picture and features of this are amazing. The option to hook a computer video card up to it gave it an edge.I would recommend you buy this over an xbr if you already have a good speaker system. Put that money towards a blue ray instead of some glass and speakers that is the only real difference.Two HDMI connections are extremely helpful.Sony has a winner here.
Don't spend more money on overpriced remotes. This is the only one you'll need. This is my 2nd Harmony remote. They never disappoint.
I am one of these guys that owns too much camera equipment, I did not need another camera, but when I saw the Z90 I just couldnt resist it, very good looking camera and and not too expensive, I bought it, since then I have shot 5 rolls of Fujicolor 400, in every roll the pictures were unusually sharp, right on with focusing and beautiful color, in every respect this is a great camera, the focal range is just wonderful too, 28mm to 90mm, its impossible to go wrong with, anyone whether experienced amateur or a beginner, you cant go wrong,!, in just a few rolls of film, it has become my camera of choice
This item is perfect! We love it! We purchased it a while ago and I am already surprised that I have not had to change the battery yet! The Battery shut off feature is great too! Plus, I got it for my daughter to use for her schoolnotbook and well...It is pink. SO she approves!
I've had my Micro for over a year now, and when it worked, I loved it! However, I'm having the notorious ear phone jack issue; the sound is output in layers, and I am constantly trying to "reposition" my headphones to get full sound. My husband called Creative Labs for assistance, and he was told that it would cost him [...] per month for a "customer service subscription." After reading these reviews, it seems we'd be paying Creative Labs [...] so that they could tell us there's nothing they can (or will) do. Next brand, please...
I was looking for a smaller mouse but it was hard to find one that works well with Windows7. This one does a good job and so far no problems - would recommend.
I've had one of these remotes for about a year now and I'm going to be buying another one soon for another room.Everything I own is already programmed in, however, the learning ability can make up for any shortcomings. Macros are fantastic for powering everything on and off with the press of a button or two. The keys light up with the press of a button, so in a dark room, I have no problems. This controls my TiVo and my DirecTV DVR (HR20) perfectly. The layout of the buttons are excellent.An odd thing to say, but true is that this remote fits very comfortably in my hand. Without a doubt, this is the best shape for a remote I've ever used.Since another review stated a problem with the battery cover, I thought that I would say mine has never accidently popped off. It requires a good push on the plastic lock to remove the cover. No way is this going to just open without any effort.I have not ran into any memory problems either, so I cannot complain about whatever memory it does have available.
Just some background information:I have an XBOX 360 connected to the Optoma HD70 through VGA cable to make the XBOX 360 an upscaling DVD player. I was originally using the Philips HTS-6500 for the sound when I had the system setup at my girlfriend's apartment. The sound from the 6500 was good enough that it wasn't too loud since her place was smaller.I have recently bought a place and decided that there wasn't a room in the house for just me :( so I went ahead and scratched out the garage and I'm going to make it my media room. With a 109" screen and XBOX for gaming and movies, I needed a system that delivers on the sound part.I've learned to trust a few places online when it comes to meaningful reviews and I find it to be obligatory that if I did in fact buy and use a great product, I should let everyone know about it. I'm no audio expert nor an audiophile so I don't necessarily know the ins and outs of receivers and speakers but I do know that I appreciate good sound.First of all, let me start of by saying that if you cannot setup these speakers, this is not the system for you. It's soooo dang easy and fool proff (color coded wires, and speakers!!!) that if you mess up, you should be ashamed of yourself. That being said, I'm a techie so I was able to setup the whole thing without even looking at the instruction manual. I guess that's some sort of skill or something. for a non techie, you can get everything connected in about an hour and have it placed relatively close to where you would want your speakers eventually and have sound. After that I decided that the speakers need some time getting used to their new surroundings so I just turned it up a bit and let them have their break-in period.I was a bit underwhelmed at first when I first turned it on but after tweaking with the presets and setting up the speakers in their proper positions, I decided to give it a true listening after about a week of a few hours of louder than normal use of the speakers. Boy, do they sound incredible now. The bass is punchy, not boomy like some of those other subs. The front and center channels are crisp and I think the most accurate I've ever heard. That's not saying much since I don't necessarily pay attention to that stuff until lately so I can say that these are the best that I've heard from a HTiB.Santana, Final Fantasy Advent Children, even Catch and Release (I know, I had to watch it though :( sounded very good. I played some videos that I had downloaded from the XBLM and they all sound spot on. By the way, I've only had it setup for a 5.1 right now since I'll be working on my speakers stands for the rear surrouds while installing everything on the walls.In terms of audio, this is some good stuff that really should be taken into consideration if you serious about sound.As far as video, I haven't done much since I use VGA but as soon as Comcast or DirectTv gets installed at my house, I'm sure I'll be using the HDMI pass through for HDMI to my projector. Once the PS3 price drop happens, I can go ahead an buy a PS3 and hook it up on the back of the receiver and switch from between the Set top box or the PS3. the Wii will have to stay with the standard game set so that you guys can play
i bought the case for my gopro and i could not be happier. The camera plus all the other bits and pieces fit in the case. Excellent quality and extremelly practical. Even the cost was reasonable for the product and even when you compare it to other brands in the market.
This product works really good. My computer is pretty far from any connection, yet it still connects great, and is usually very fast.
I've had a few tripods in the past and so far theManfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripodoffered the best combination of weight, stability, flexibility and price. It's relatively light weight (there is a carbon fiber version if you need something lighter), flexible, very stable and quick to adjust.There are a number of features that make this tripod so flexible. Each of the tripod's legs can be set to extend from the standard angle up to 90 degrees (ie. flat to ground), with quick locking points in between. Another great feature, that is somewhat unique to this model line, is the ability to adjust the center mount camera horizontally as well as the standard (vertically). Which is great for getting in to some difficult spots. Combined you should be able to set this tripod up in some of the most awkward spaces and still know your equipment is secure.To continue with the theme of quick and flexible I topped off my tripod with the Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
Purchased the Xbox live points, and within an hour or two received an email with the codes attached. It was daunting to put in 10 seperate codes that added up to 1600 points, but all in all i cant complain. All my codes worked, and i now have 1600 xbox live points for way cheaper than the price i would get from buying online. This is an awesome seller, and i recommend anyone to him.
I was looking for Player which can run DIVX format... bought DVP642, found it CANNOT all DIVX CD's more over the sound is messedup. I dont recommend this for DIVX Player,
Hil am writing this via the tablet pc by writing with the pen.This tablet pc is one of the fastest tablet pcs out there - and it has the best graphics card compared to all the other Tablet pcs.Using a tablet pc helps you in taking notes, (you can search for handwritten notes) replace your notebook entirely, change your notes to text.The tablet pc is small (A4-screen)so it is very mobile.
I was just looking for something to listen to music to while I worked out. This player is very basic, but for the money does exactl what it says. It holds enough songs to get me through a 2 1/2 hour routine. Sounds pretty good and is very easy to work. Couple of drawbacks: The headphones that come with it has a very short cord and the battery runs down pretty fast (usually replace it about once a week, so I guess it can run for about 10 hours total before it needs a new battery). Other than that it looks pretty cool and is very small (fits in my pocket while I walk around).
it's a box of cat5 cable. pretty reasonably priced, haven't had a failure with a line after tugging it through ceilings or walls.
I spent $19.00 on a simialr sized unit at Wal-Mart. It was so wobbley I brought it back 15 minutes after purchase. I looked on Amazon and found this beauty for $20.85. plus I got the 2-day free shipping. This unit will hold the largest of Spotting Scopes with ease. The Fluid Base, makes side to side and up and down movements glide like they are on Ice and when you lock it down its LOCKED DOWN!. Don't waste your money on a Shooters Optic name brand tripod. I give this unit 10 out/of 10 on the rating scale. Thank You Amazon for another top grade product for little money. A+++
No complaints here. I have used this primarily to transfer videotapes to DVD. This has worked flawlessly each time and then works on any DVD player I put the finalized DVD into. The manual is clear, as such devices go. Efficient and hassle-free, as one would want.
These are the best sound-producing headphones Ive ever used, and worth every penny!
This is a very good usb that is fast, durable, and does not fall out of pockets easily for those who are constantly losing their flash drives (like me...).
These batteries were exactly as specified. The price was an excellent deal and delivery was swift. Now I can be on the power trip I've always dreamed of!Thanks!!
My Nikon 8800 has traveled from the Amazon basin to the North Slope of Alaska and has taken over 100,000 photos. It has spent about a month in the hot, humid Amazon basin, a place which claimed the life of one of my past cameras. I've used it so much, I actually wore out one battery pack and had to replace it. Still, three years later the camera is functioning perfectly, just the way it did in the summer of 2004 when I bought it. This camera has been very reliable.The image stabilization is extremely helpful in taking butterfly photos, the project I'm working on with this camera. I also use it to record interesting birds, so I can look them up in a field guide at home. With the image stabilization, I truely don't need to bring binoculars.It is far lighter and easier to transport than SLR type cameras. I find this very helpful.To improve this already excellent camera, I suppose that it would benefit from a bigger LCD monitor, stronger external battery pack, and screws for a cable release.Also, in a perfect world, it would become a bit more light sensative and function better in darker conditions, or allow faster shutter speeds/greater depth of field. Maybe that science fiction type function will become possible some day, but whatever the case, I just love this camera as it is right now. It makes possible butterfly photography at resolutions and distances that were completely impossible just a few years ago.
First of all this camera should only cost you 100 bucks or cheaper; I got mine in NYC for $99 in '08 or soIt's very basic and I've dropped it tons of times and it still works fine. Great pictures for how cheap the camera is. The easyshare programs is great if your computer doesn't read SD cards or you don't have an adapter. It's bulkier than today's slim cameras, I never found it comfortable trying to slip it into my pocket. People who made negetive reviews most likely received a bad egg.The design is great because everything has it's own button. My mom's old nikon had buttons that shared 2 functions, very confusing at times, the only button that has 2 functions is the button I hardly every use.
Read all of the negative reviews here and foolishly ignored them. The unit would not connect for configuration, despite being tried on three different systems. I configure WAPs for a living and it was a huge disappointment to have absolutely no response from this unit. Technical support was also worthless and I spent more time educating the agent about the product than he spent addressing any problems. Returned same day as purchase. Avoid this inferior product!
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.
Easy to install, it works. I use it in the house and helps computers upstairs.
All I have to say is I tryed others - they failed.Others said it was a Microsoft SP issue!This card installed and worked!!!!And is still working!
Junk. After both my husband and I spent 3 hours each trying to get this thing to work, we are still only able to view 3 of the 97 photos from the CD this thing supposedly "copied" from the compact flash card. The rest of the photos files are unreadable. Big Disappointment.
I purchased this product to go along with my Canon Powershot SD550. It looked easy enough to apply at first. There were nice little lines drawn on the screen protector, showing you where to cut for certain screen dimensions. However, 2.5", the size of the SD550's screen, was not one of them. The premeasured lines only go up to 2.2".You can try to wing it and measure the old-fashioned way, but if you're off a hair, it won't fit the screen, and the corners of the proctector will annoyingly begin to peel back.I'm sure this works fine for cameras with smaller screens, but it would have been nice if the product descrption could have mentioned screen size limitations.
not a bad deal for a hard drive, it is bulk, which means its the bare minimum of packaging quality and otherwise, but you dont really need an instruction manual or anything to install a hard drive, just screw it into place and plug in the SATA and power cable.a bit of a note, this doesnt come with a SATA cable, its just the hard drive in a static resistant bag in a plain cardboard box. so if you dont have an extra SATA cable lying around, you are going to need one.Build:ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 - AM3 - AMD 890GX - DDR3 - USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s - ATX MotherboardAMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail ADX640WFGMBOXCorsair 4GB Dual Channel Corsair DDR3 Memory for Intel Core i5 Processors (CMX4GX3M2A1600C9)OCZ OCZ550FTY Fatal1ty Series 550W Power SupplyWestern Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5000AAKSThermaltake V5 Black Edition Mid-Tower Gaming Chassis VL70001W2Z (Black)Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black)
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
Great lens for the price. I do alot of indoor pictures & close-ups of my children. This lens is perfect for that & excellent for any low-light situation.No AF with my D60, but that was due to my failure to research the compatibility with my camera. AF Works great on my N75. I am partial to Nikon products, though.
I got the charger quickly and it works great. I like the system Gomadic has where (I assume) everyone uses the same base charger and Gomadic sends a different plug for a given cell phone. The same system is used on their car charger which I got as well.
I hesitated quite a while before I bought this, because I wasn't convinced that it would work well. I am pleased that I did, only because I was so desperate for a way to listen to my iPod in the car. I only use this for extended car trips because it's kind of a pain to set it up and take it down over and over again. It takes some work keeping it tuned, especially in areas with a lot of radio stations (it's difficult to find an empty one). I recommend buying this, though, because it's a great way to listen to those tunes in the car.
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.
This gigabit switch has worked flawlessly from the moment I plugged it in, and I have not had a glitch since. Very solidly built, great performance and compact compared to it's plastic competitors.
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!
Ordered several batteries which were priced nicely and delivered quickly. Had a problem with one battery so sent a message asking for info on how to resolve. Replacement immediately sent out, no questions asked. Appreciated the customer service.
It's a tape adapter, so in reality, it just did what I expected. However, the sound quality is excellent--better than an actual tape, which may be dependent on my stereo's cassette deck not the adapter--and FAR superior to any FM transmitter I have ever used. For a fraction of the price, save yourself the headache of moving your MP3 player and transmitter to every corner of the car for a signal and just buy a tape adapter.
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 purchased this printer to replace a Lexmark printer. The Xerox Phaser was dead on arrival. The print quality was horrible and something was broken inside. This printer was also very loud. Just like in other reviews Xerox is more than happy to send out someone to look at it. The technician replaced something, it didn't fix the problem. So, I spent more time on the phone with Xerox. Here's their "award winning" customer service process: You call Xerox, they transfer you to dispatch, dispatch calls a service tech, the service tech is supposed to call you back (whenever they get around to it), once the service tech calls, they told me to call the place I purchased it from (not amazon), I called them, they told me to call Xerox. Then, the whole process starts over. Xerox would not replace or refund the purchase until I spent over 3 hours on the phone, over multiple days, pleading to get the machine fixed or replaced. Meanwhile, my office is stuck without being able to print. If you're going to buy a Xerox, when you get stuck in the phone loop, ask for a manager or customer service rep right away, or you'll be stuck dealing with it. Even if this thing printed correctly, it was way too loud. Do yourself a favor and buy a Lexmark.
This little guy replaced a very old 10M hub. That hub was being used to share one connection to my XBOX, my PS3, and my DirecTV.We frequently use the XBOX to stream Netflix. The 10M did an OK job of this, but I had no idea the DLink would make it so much better.I didnt have to set it up....I plugged in the uplink to port 1, and the others into ports 2, 3, and 4. Turned all my devices on.And thats it! They all have great ping rates, and my Netflix are in HD every time they are capable. No more re-syncing during the movie.Nice job on this one, DLink. And great price from Amazon.
I purchased this shower radio a month or so ago and I love it. It was very easy to program the presets; it is small enough to move around the bathroom from shower to sink and it is easy to make channel selections. When you press the band selection button it beeps when you cycle back to the AM channels so you know where you are very quickly.I am blind and have found this device very friendly. I purchased a more expensive shower radio a year ago. It sounded better, but it had a lot of buttons and was not worth the extra cost. I'm not looking for a full-blown stereo system in the shower. I am looking for something I can take in the shower and listen to the news, TV, or local sports shows.So the radio is a winner. I put rechargeable batteries in when I got the radio and they have been working for over a month. I used the radio every morning and on and off during the weekends.I would recommend this for anyone looking for a functional shower radio at a good price.
OEM battery - premium price - too early to comment on long term life but very good start
I have no idea why people would buy more expensive filters than this, it works great!
Recieved my tapes in good condition and very fast they work vert well,I would not hesitate to order from amazon again.
This is the crappiest mp3 player ever. Some problems encountered:-It froze within a week of purchase-Constantly freezes while playing music.-Goes dead often (refuses to switch on)-Constantly jams while downloading music, or,-a screen pops up on my computer stating that the USB port could not be detected, when it is actually connected securely.-Battery life only lasted 4-5 hours, not the 10 hours philips claims.-Constabtly jams while charging the player.I'm surprised a reputable brand like philips has gotten away with such a shoddy product. I truly regret buying this product. If you're thinking of buying this product, i would suggest you second that thought and get yourself a Creative Zen Micro instead.
I usually have problems with ear-bud type headphones, but this one is very comfortable even when used for 2-3 hours at a time. I highly recommend these for the ear-bud skeptics. The sound quality is excellent also.
Others have said that you can't use an Amazon gift card to pay for this...THEY'RE WRONG!It is a little confusing, but if you redeem the gift card first and then purchase the MS points it'll ask for a credit card. Once you put in the credit card info it'll automatically pay for the MS points using the gift card credit. The code appears and it works.Totally buying again!
Phone volume and voice clarity great but dial pad color and font size make it very difficult to see characters.
It took my roommates and me a few days to stop saying "Wow" every time we looked at my new TV. Picture quality is superb (though Comcast HD delivery is questionable...garbage in garbage out). Halo 3 looks marvelous - accurate shooting is so much easier now! I haven't used the menu system much, but I do like the input selection mechanism quite a bit.I'd heard concerns about glare with plasmas but haven't had any problems with that whatsoever. This is despite the fact that my TV is in a big open room and not too far from a large sliding glass door which lets in a lot of light.All in all, I'm very satisfied with my purchase (after ~3 weeks)
I ordered this stand to use with an iPad mini in conjunction with a Bluetooth keyboard. The iPad mini has the Apple Smart Cover and that serves as a (weak) stand most of the time just fine, but it's not sturdy enough to withstand quickly executed one-handed taps like those one ends up doing when using a separate keyboard. I purchased it based just in faith of the other reviews on here, and they don't lie. This is a solid, very adjustable stand that feels like it's worth more than it costs, even though it's just a few pieces of plastic. You can't tell from the pictures that there are strips of rubber on the bottom of the stand legs and the part that the iPad rests against. The adjustable legs and back are nicely ratcheted and don't budge in use.In short, I'm impressed. We're ordering another one for my wife's Kindle.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I found these cables at this price. I paid over $100 for one at a major electronics outlet that doesn't work any better. ( I think I was the victim of a good salesperson!) The cable works perfectly connecting from my laptop to my big screen hd television for watching netflix instant videos.
I own 2 Wacom tablets, The Graphire and an Artpad 2. I unplugged my mouse and use the graphic tablet exclusively. I use it for Photoshop, Flash,and AM 2000. Its the most versatile device I've used. These should be given away with every computer, the way you get a monitor or keyboard.
because i dont have to drive to the store and its not a bug deal because you dont waste as much gas
I had installed both Cisco and Linksys. Cisco works fine but lacks distance. Linksys died after 6 months and it is a nightmare going through the tech support-even though it is lifetime warranty. I would never use linksys even if they paid me. Overall, Dlink performed (ease of use-installation, good overal performance at half the price of Cisco router). SAVE YOUR MONEY and go with Dlink. Others in the tech realm have had similar issues and Dlink by far is best performance for your money!
I'm about to send this back to the factory a second time for repair.It's not recording again like it did a few weeks after purchase.I got this in June 2004 and it's a piece of junk. Another annoying thing is there's only one place to get thing repaired,in IL. So more money thrown away getting it there. More time wasted instead of shows recorded.Also it's VERY user UNFRIENDLY and impossible to transfer your personal video tapes to dvd.The instruction book is the worst. I work with electronics and computers and know how to do technical things and this thing confuses me. Do not waste your money...update:Since this review I've contacted Sharp and they are paying to ship the unit back to them for repair or possible replacement (hopefully replacement!). I will update this review after I see what they do...10/27/04: The machine was just returned to me. NO repair work was done on it because they tested it and could not get it tofail as it has for me.Great,what a wonderful thing.I tell them how it has failed for me but they repair NOTHING. I will never buy ANYTHING from Sharp ever again.When the HDD fails,nothing is recorded.Personally If I set it to record a show,I'd like to depend on this machine,but it is NOT dependable and I can't count on seeing whatever show I wanna see,BAD machine01/04/05 the piece of junk is back in the shop again,do NOT buy SHARP products01/17/05 fedex brings the recorder back to me.01/19/05 recorder fails to record program,the endless problem continues01/20/05 fedex picks up "recorder" to go to the Sharp company again for "repair"
Absolutely perfect. The case does exactly what it is suppose to do, which is protect the camera. Its not bulky and fits my S230 like a glove!For those reviewers complaining that they can't carry any accessories in this case -- buy a purse!! Or a bulky off the camera case that has lots of pockets . . . . .
The E-W60C lens hood excellent once attached to lens. However it is a little difficult to attach and lock into place.
This is an excellent product. Case Logic never ceases to amaze me. The CD sleeves, as always, give the maximum protection for your CD's. The cargo pocket will hold any CD player snug, so it won't fall out easily. The material on the outside is extremely durable, thus the case will last you for quite some time. The zipper opens and closes without any problemes, even when the wallet reaches its maximum capacity.Despite this excellence, there are some problems. First of all, there's no pocket or place to put my headphones in, so you have to carry those separately. And second is that I have a 200+ CD collection, so this 48 holder doesn't help much.If you have 48 CD's or less, this is THE wallet to buy. The cargo pockets are a great convenience in holding your CD player (and cell phone, if you have one). My friends constantly ask me where I got it because they want one for themselves.Hope this helps in making your decision...
Useless product. I've tried it on two different computers without any luck. It won't copy any of the DVD's that I tried. Wasted 5 DVD + R DL media so far. I've talked to support services and they were useless.
Admittedly, I was a bit concerned about buying a refurbished large format printer for $1,000, but a new one for more than twice the cost was out of my budget. What if it couldn't take the large print job that I was about to inflict on it? Well, to my chagrin, the printer performed admirably considering that I went through 6 toner cartridges without aa hitch and 4 of those cartridges were of the non-OEM type which the printer accepted as legitimate HP cartridges. I would let it rest for a half hour or more between cartridges too make sure the unit wouldn't overheat, but it never complained and only jammed once (an easy fix) because I was also manually duplexing and some sheets in the tray weren't well-aligned. The printer has a fast response time of about 15 seconds from sleep mode and about 7 seconds when awake. Print quality is excellent and the 11 x 17 capability gives me a lot of flexibility when printing booklets, programs, etc. I love the smooth paper handling from the large paper capacity of Tray no. 3 for any size from 11 x 17 and down, and the manual tray no. 1 which takes single or multiple pages. This is the best HP B&W laser printer I've owned.
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.
Bought this for our home network to replace deteriorating old modem. Almost a year and a half later, still working amazingly. Never any unexpected downtime, get signal anywhere in the house. Looks good, and doesn't make any noise.
I started off with a 130mm reflector, but quickly fell in love and decided I had to see more. I researched a LOT. I read reviews, I joined forums and asked opinions, I checked specs. This scope is comparable to the Meade LX200 series, but costs the same as the LX90 series. The general opinion of the community is that although it's an 11&#34; and the Meade LX90 12&#34; is an inch bigger, the coatings and performance of this telescope is equal or better. After using it for a month, I'd have to say I'm simply amazed. I've started taking pics - which requires a lot of additional purchases. If you want to take photos of deep space (other than planets), you'll absolutely need the equatorial wedge (or buy the CGEM instead of this one). You'll also probably want an autoguider - I chose the Orion awesome autoguider package. 2&#34; 99% reflective dielectric diagonal is also a must, this comes with a 1.25&#34; diagonal that's nowhere near 99% reflective. Then you have to get 2&#34; eyepieces (EPs), which are a monster. I'd recommend starting with the Celestron 1.25&#34; EP kit, as it comes with a variety of EPs and all filters, including a moon filter and color filters - no UHC or anything, but still a great starter kit. It's also cheap. Once you start going for decent or better 2&#34; EPs, they're going to cost $100-900 EACH depending on style and size, so the starter kit at least gets you an array of EPs. Even if they're not the best quality, you have them and the kit is about $120 if I remember right. So, 1 EP for $100, or the kit with something like 6 EPs, a 2x barlow, color filters and a moon filter for $120'ish.. If you're spending $2700'ish on this telescope and you're an average person.. get the kit to start, and build expensive EPs later. Your wife, or husband, or parents, or whatever will thank you.
The sound is 'okay' for a cheap pair of headphones but not stellar. No matter what I do, I can't get a decent comfortable 'fit' with their design. After a couple months, my pair started falling apart (the bud covering, silver plastic piece on the back fell off and won't stay on). I guess you get what you pay for so I shouldn't complain too much. But I wouldn't recommend these.
I've used routers for about 8 years. I've always liked D-link the best, but this is the worst router I've ever had. I cannot connect my lexmark wireless printer. The signal is terrible! I only get signal in my livingroom. I do not have a big house, and I only need to get signal in my livingroom, kitchen, sunroom, and on the deck. I already discarded the packaging, but I will try to send it back.I have a HP Touchsmart computer and the rounter drops the signal all the time. My computer is 6 ft away from the router. I constantly have to reset the router.Get the more expensive ones with a stronger signal.
Although this was not the latest or most expensive of the Canon consumer printers, I chose it because it had separate ink tanks for each color and an extra large black ink tank for printing text. Every time it prints, it gives me an update on how much ink I have left in each of the tanks. It was a snap to set up, very, very quiet (compared to my Epson), fast, and the output is just gorgeous. Not only does it print well, it's intuitive and friendly, like the Mac I use it on, so it's a perfect fit!
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.
Would recommend product to anyone who loves to get the most use out of there PSP have channel 1 tyed into Satalite TV and channel 2 ran throught the TV so that I can watch NETFLIX, HULU 2 and VUDO from the PS3 through the PSP. Coupled with a long range LinkSYS I can lounge anywhere in my yard and get great reception. Great Purchase.
Simple in its design and folds up well. It is sturdy and lightweight, giving a variety of viewing/resting angles. I built a prototype for just such a stand but at this price and given its functionality...I bought this instead of mass producing my own. Why re-invent the wheel?
I like this device and had one before. However, it is really difficult to determine which phone is compatible with the HL10 lifter device.The Plantronics people are somewhat. They do not provide a list of compatible phones unless you ask a manager, so it is very hard to go shopping for a phone once you have the HL10 lifter.They do not respond to questions at their web site very quickly.The website is not so functional either. It is slow and the tool to select the equipment is not so good.
The 4100 is an easy to use camera with several nice features that deliver better than expected results. It is perfect for vacations and parties, and most other personal uses. This is not a camera for photo enthusiast requiring lots of options and lots of zoom capability. Overall, it is a great bargain.Pros:- Priced a significant amount lower than competing models- Very easy to use and intuitive menus- Great picture quality (not excellent)- Compact and solid, but not at the expense of usability- Usefull scene and picture framing toolsCons:- The batteries won't last more than twenty five pics w/flash- The LCD display is not so great in sunlight- The 3x optical zoom is only good enough for close objects and portrait shots (this is why it is not 5 stars)- The digital zoom seriously sacrifices image quality
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.
I bought this speaker to replace a center channel speaker that went bad from another manufacture. This center channel speaker performs better than the old one. It sounds clear and compliments the surround speakers very well. I would recommend this speaker.
This is a great product. If you have a Lifedrive you need this. It makes syncing your Lifedrive to your compter so easy and effortless and best of all - it recharges the unit at the same time.The light in the back of the unit makes it look cool too.
Great price, good picture, but do not expect these to last. I ordered 3 and 2 out of those 3 are already broken. One came apart at the jack and one is turning everything pink. I would expect to get more life out of these cables considering they are never moved, but what do you expect for the price?
I got this router around a month ago for a great price and was very excited about it. At first everything was fine, it had great speed and worked well with my Cox cable modem. However, after a few hours my laptop, which was connected wirelessly, started to crash with a hardware failure blue screen ever 20 mins. I had to search the tech message boards for days but I finally found that the mixed G&N wireless broadcasting mode on this router can cause many older wireless G cards on laptops to fail and give you a blue screen crash. Once I changed the wireless mode to G only, the router has worked perfectly with great speeds and a really strong signal.
Bought it primarily to connect 2 PCs and NAS, but also connecting Internet Router and Xbox 360.Profs:* Small* Cool (temperature)* Metal case (asking why this is prof? Because not smelly plastic like most others!!! And of course metal provides extra shielding)* Excellent quality* Perfectly works on 1 Gigabit speed* Package also contains 4 rubber legs and screws for on wall mounting (if needed)* Green. Up to 60% power saving (as declared on the box). Of course haven't checked by myself! :-)Cons:None so far
Read alot of reports that this will not fit the canon EOS rebal..... It does, you must screw it on to your 58mm or your 52mm lense and then bam, your off and running, most people think you take all your lenses off and it attaches to the main body, not true for this lense.Once on your auto foucus lense will adjust this bad boy really nice, you can take a picture so close to things the detail will blow your mind once you look at the picture you took. For the price this is an awesome buy,
This is a great price for the product. i got mine back in Dec and it works better than the original. I would recommend this battery to any one. its cheaper than the original and it lasts just as long. 10/10
This hard drive is a great buy, also WD 1 TB drives get good reviews too from my friend.It also runs 2 degrees C cooler than my seagate drive, which means it must be more energy efficient and reliable.
This cooler works very well and gives on one extra USB port. It's light and compact enough to fit in a laptop bag or backpack.
ordered from B&H; for $45.95+$5.15 on 1/10/07The construction of the legs is poor. It's spec to support for 5 kg.It is appear that the item can not even support itself.The leg broken on me at the first time use (not even slide in the camera in to the ball head yet).1 year Warranty for this product doesn't work too. I sent 3 email in the past 2 months requested replacements leg and never get respond.I am too worry to not add another $10 for ship the item back to the importer it may not get the item back. They not even return my email. :)So this item turn to be a joke item for my online order experience conversation.I will never buy product from this brand again.
I've found a number of 4 port minis that are just as good if not better for less. There isn't anything wrong with this one, it just that it costs more for less.
The remote is what you would expect. The set up process for me was more difficult than I expected, I had an issue with getting the remote to synch with the omnilink. After an hour of playing around with the non-user friendly, slow software, I gave up. There are no manuals or particular instructions/guide provided on the website or with the remote. Next day I called the folks at Monster and after a good wait, I was plesantly surprise with the service and the attention. They were great, walked me through the confusing process of linking the remote with the omnilink throug the lights control portion of the software (I'm not using it for lights, but audio/video components I store in a closet). Everything was operational within 15 minute of the call. They asked me to call again if I wanted more help personalizing the button functions to fit my needs. Stated that they expect to service the product in person and that's why they don't put out extensive instructions anywhere. That seemed a little funny, but my problems are resolved. Happy over all with the purchase despite the price tag.
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.
Works just as well as my other cable, which cost me $30! Digital is digital. I spent less than $3 on this.
I have owned two of these models, both of which failed after 3-6 months of use. They worked well when functional, but I see no reason why a device like this should fail so quickly. I did not waste my time complaining to Microsoft, after the second time I switched to Logitech and have not had a problem.
was surpised how easy this workedc.. i have litterally been driving around for 2 years with my iphone, not using it through my stero. so glad i realized that i could do this and it sounds good.
Length:: 2:11 MinsI purchased this case because it fits myKodak EasyShare Z915. It also happened to be significantly less expensive than the others at Best Buy.Overall, the case is high quality and fits my needs well. There are separate pockets for flash memory and for batteries, although the battery pocket could stand to be a little larger. The camera pocket is padded with some sort of foam, and the inside surface is covered in a soft felt-like fabric that looks like it would be gentle should it come into contact with a lens.
Used this to run my TV and BluRay cables behind the wall and into a closet. Works great to complete my no wires (showing) tv setup. Would definitely by again.
Have been using the Radian Toner in an old HP 4L printer for six months and it works great. The quality of the print is very good and price of the toner makes me want to keep my old printer going a little longer.
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.
Pay no attention to those complaining about Nero.I have it on both my system(win 98&XP;)and it has neverfroze either of them.If you're having trouble it'smost likely bad drivers in either audio or graphics.Or you have other software conflicts or a ...HDD.After going to recording school I would not own anotherbrand burner.Ive never heard of Plextor or half the othersand I damn sure didn't run into them in the various studiosI was in.The reason why your Yamaha's run a little steeperin price,is because they use top notch quality gear and theyalways seem to give you way more features than any other company.The people having trouble with Nero I can gaurantee you,are veryfew and far between and more than likely have problems elsewhere.Yamaha is the poor man's Bose...I should also mention that their5.1 Home Theater receiver's are crystal clear sounding works of art.No doubt studio quality converters...Buy without fear!
This DVD Player has all the features needed to build a great home theater system including component video, S-Video, and two A/V connections. The picture quality is great as well. And the remote control is impressive. It does lack some advanced sound features like virtual surround sound and the fastest picture scan is 8x. But those are minor things expecially the lack of virtual surround sound if you have an acual surround sound stereo system as many people do.
URC has done a great job with this remote. Well worth the money. You must be literate to understand how to program.
One speaker was blown before they sent it to me, I sent two emails to Pyle and no response, I think they went out of business. Junk price is 3 cents...
If you are reluctant to invest $$$ in a 'real' underwater camera, this will do fine as a temporary solution.I realize it's not rated to go beyond 17 feet but I took two of them to 90 feet and had no problems whatsoever - all seals held and I could wind the film just fine.Only slight critizism is that the pictures come out more blue compared to the Kodak MAX (which I used at the same dive site a year earlier). But hey, if you're going way beyond the manufacturers specs, you're not really allowed to complain...For snorkeling (down to 30 feet), the pictures come out real nice.
Item arrived on time. No problems visible even though it was an "open box". I've read this in other Amazon reviews about merchandise that came from Amazon. No harm as long as it works.
I am not sure what it filters, but it is worth the price. If not for anything except to protect the lens.
I was about to buy an Oppo 970HD when I heard about this new Philips player. Found it for $69, so I took a chance. I'm glad I did.PROS: cheap, upconverts to 1080p, HDMI output, very good picture quality (Mediatek chipset), black finish, slim design, plays everything (including NTSC/PAL), USB 2.0 port (media must be formatted as FAT32/16), plays divx files, supports Dolby-Digital and DTS passthru (even though it isn't mentioned in the manual), adjustable audio sync, easily hackable to be region free, screen saver, firmware upgrades.CONS: doesn't support long file names, doesn't support HD divx files, no optical audio out (only coax/rca), remote is kind of cheap, menus are a little cludgy, doesn't seem to have an "upconversion-over-component" hack available yet (unlike the DVP5960).To sum up, if you don't need optical out and can get around the annoyance of short file names, this player is terrific! Who knows, maybe Philips will release a firmware to fix these minor issues (fingers crossed).BTW, if you add a FAT32 formatted HD, it becomes a pretty decent poor man's home theater PC. A BIG thumbs up from me!!
I read all the bad reviews, but ordered this splitter anyway. I was hoping all these people would be wrong, unfortunately they are not, the product does not work. Even after following the exact directions, it will not pass the signal to two TVs. When two TV are connected, I get an error message that says that my TV is not HDCP compliant ( they both are). If only one of the two is connected then they will work, but not at the same time, or even if one of them is turned off. Do not waste your time!!! I think I will get a HDMI Switch and use it backwards and see what happens.
for the money. not quite as "macro" as I'd like but for the money I can't complain.Would buy from these people again.
Although this player is conveniently small and compact, it seems susceptible to internal malfunction. I had problems loading perfectly playable files when I first used it. I've had problems with its functionality as a disk, recieving error messages when attempting to load or remove files using my pc. Essentially, its convenience and flexibility with file loading and manipulation is nonexistent.After a couple days I finally loaded the songs I wanted. About 20-30 days later a file-overwhelming, screeching sound (like the weather service test on TV) pierced my ears when listening to files.I sent an email to their tech support a good while back and still no response.Maybe its just the player that I got...who knows...but if your willing to try your luck with this product, I guess thats your choice.
This item worked well for two months. I consider it a little slow which does not equate with the manufacturers claims. Mechanism would stall while playing a DVD. The drive died after about thirty sessions. Tray mechanism very loose, I consider shoddy workmanship.
I was really excited to use this when I bought it, but I should've know better after all it was very cheap. I used this at a very brightly lit indoor pool and all pictures that I took underwater and outside of the pool came out looking like dark grey static. You could barely tell what the picture was supposed to be. I was very disappointed. :(
This switch is barely larger than its 5 ports require, without the 2 inches of wasted space indicated by the photo at the top of its description. The second photo, lower in the page is accurate.Personally, I'm thrilled to have both it and its power brick so small, and like the durable metal case.Ideal use for this device is a location with only one wired Ethernet RJ45 jack, and needing to plug in 2+ Ethernet devices at that location. We used to stock its Fast-Ethernet predecessor like popcorn for such uses, and even in my home I already have 2, with a third on order.Update: I expect thanks are due to Amazon. I'd earlier updated this entry to report Netgear was refusing to honor a rebate on this product because I'd bought it from a non-participating dealer. But I recently got a corrected notice from Netgear, reporting the rebate will now be paid. Thanks Amazon!
Well my family purchased an (i)home since we wanted to hear either the radio or our IPOD music in the morning. The two drawbacks with the (i)Home is (a) It's like shining a torch in your room at night and (2) when the radio/ipod goes off in the morning, the volume progresses from a low 0 to 20 (out of 30) in about 10 secs and blows the ears off you. I really ask myself who designs these things - they must be deaf.Well the reason why I elaborate on this is because this iLive has an equally disturbing blue light that shines in your room and secondly, it too blows the ears off you in the morniing. We're not a quiet family and we like our music loud but let's take the morning in perspective. We returned the iLive to Amazon and now we're looking for No. 3. We have been referred to the Jensen Clock radio/IPOD.Postives it has a remote control and its sound is very good (when you are actually willing to listen to it a high level!)
This is a very sturdy case and will protect all your goods. Order without hesitation! Latches are much better than older models.
just don't use it that often. picture was great, audio a little difficult to setup. i think the logitech and skype software argued over who was in control.
The adapter arrived in good time and was in mint condition.
The seller shipped it very fast. Cable is quite flexible, works well as delivered & the small diameter makes installation easier.this item is adequate for the normal homeowner DVR/camera setup, plus - it's CHEAP at less than $10.These inexpensive made in China cables all seem to use one insulated VIDEO wire, one insulated POWER wire & a SHARED bare ground wire wrappedaround the two positive wires. The insulated wires are tiny, looks to be size 22AWG (same deal for the less expensive camera's)I cut open the cable from a dead $179.00 Sw??n camera, it's the same.*IMHO of course............
7 slots and thanks to a great simple design, no matter how wide the usb plug, you can use all the slots. Great.
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.
Got one for two relatives and they were both very happy with them. We live in a rural area that loses power often, so these come in quite handy!
This player isn't bad at all...the only downfall is 1. the pad takes a little usage to get used to and 2. it takes prettyy long to fully charge the battery. other than that, sound quality is GREAT and it looks COOL.
This is my second pair, the first pair just got worn out by my 14 year old son. I really like these for running as they stay in my ears and the sound is very good for buds with excellant bass.My first pair had an issue with the rubber fraying but the second pair seems to be holding good.Good for noise reduction but be careful on the street :-)thanks,Jim
After purchasing the tomtom 720 I am very much please with the many features that it has, The bluetooth is nice although I wish that the speaker would get a clearer tone with its incoming calls when traveling on interstate highways, sometimes it is hard to hear what the caller is saying when there is a lot of noisy conditions. also the computers built in voice prompts can tend to be scratchy and get cut off at times but other wise this is a real nice GPS I give it four stars out of five. Good job tomtom.
I'm sorry to add another bad review for this product. I was looking forward to once again having a longer battery life for my laptop but this battery failed about half-way through the first charge. (Sorry, I wasn't timing it so I can't give you and exact number)When I got the battery I followed instructions and turned off my laptop, installed the battery and put it on charge overnight. The next morning I turned on the laptop and it booted normally. Everything was normal until the machine suddenly died with no low battery warning.I thought it might be that it would need a few charge/discharge cycles to train the power meter, put it in my bag to take home and charge. This time, after I plugged it in I went ahead and powered up the machine. It failed on a POST error indicating the CMOS clock had not been set. This usually happens when the internal battery that maintains CMOS settings dies.I swapped back to the old battery, set the CMOS date and once again booted normally. I've never had the rechargeable battery affect the internal CMOS battery before. I haven't yet powered my laptop off to find out if I'll have to replace the internal battery but I have no intention of buying a replacement of this product.Poor quality control and potentially damaging to your computer.
These Sennheisers are very good headphones, they deliver quality sound and are very good for recreational use. I would recommend these headphones as probably the bet buy for under 100 dollars. The only problems I experienced with these headphones was a slight discomfort after for the first few weeks of using them, and a little wear and tear on the outside. Overall, they are very good headphones worth buying.
I've tried the Bytecc, Targus and Quadcooler laptop coolers and this one is the best for portability and for performance (reducing harddisk temperature more than any of the others). Could definitely do without the crazy blue lights though!
PC is an Apple Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver, c. 2001), Dual 800MHz CPU, 1.5GB RAM, 80GB HDD, USB 1 and Firewire 400.Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger).Physical installation was simple; open the de-energized case, plug in & secure the adapter card--no problem.On power up the Sonnet Allegro was detected and installed automatically, no CD needed, nor anything else--no problem.Three devices plugged into the Sonnet Allegro: A-Power External Backup HDD; Canon Scanner; HP Laser Printer. No problems.PC has been put to sleep and awakened several times--no problem.Keyboard is still on the native USB 1 hub--no problem.This is not proof that a problem will never arise--but after 1 month of operation no problem has been noticed.The Sonnet Allegro has a "quality" look & feel--but again, this is just my impression, not a guarantee.Purchased direct from amazon.com.Enjoy.
Someone has to get the lemon and so its up to me this time, I've had this for over a year and a half and after it warms up, will stop and start, getting worse to the point I can't use it anymore.
Unless you have 5 of these batteries, you cannot even shoot a 60 minute tape. It is preposterous -- to have this battery as the standard for this video camera.
I love this remote. It was easy to set up and it is relatively easy to use. I certainly love the fact that all my equipment (tv, dvd, xbox, etc.) all works with full functionality with this remote.For me, this remote works great. I will state though, there are flaws. First of all, the cradle for the remote is not ideal for being sure you have perfect contact with the power tips. Also, this remote is NOT ideal for someone who is buying this for an older person. You still have to work your way around it, especially when you have multiple components hooked up to it. Its buttons are smallish and could be difficult for those people who need larger buttons.As for the software, I just went straight to the website and downloaded the most up to date software they had. I didn't even take the cd-rom out of the package.One beef, it is minor, that I have with this unit is why can't it have a find function on its cradle in case you have misplaced the remote. I mean, cheap hand help phones have this feature, why not an expensive remote as well?Overall, I would recommend this unit to anyone trying to consolidate their remotes. I will also say, I am happy I waited for the price of this model to drop to make it more appealing to purchase. Hope this helps.
it was very hard to shop for my ten year old daughter. she wanted more grown up things this year and she asked for this video journal. it's easy to use and I like the fact that she gets to express herself through pictures and through writing. the software is a pain sometimes but she doesn't mind. she has a lot of fun putting together pages of her diary. the camera takes pretty decent pictures for what i paid for it. i wish it had a preview screen! she takes her camera everywhere and then at night updates her diary. she loves this thing and that is what matters.
It did what it's supposed to do -- my receiver got fuzzy FM reception, and now it gets clear reception on twice as many stations.No frills, just a totally functional, inexpensive FM antenna.
It's almost perfect.Setup was a breeze. Install the software on my computer, tell it about my devices, and you're done.I don't like having to connect to their website every time I want to change a setting on the remote. You have to create an account with Logitech to use this product, and it wants you to log in before it will let you change anything.Follow their advice when you're setting it up, and make sure you have all the product names, etc. of your devices handy - I had to keep running downstairs to check things - EXACT model of my tv, stuff like that.I love being able to upload pictures to the remote to use as a screensaver when it's charging. Very cool. Only problem with the pictures is, it takes around 3 minutes to download them to the remote, and every time you change anything on the remote, it wants to re-download the images.It's great to be able to just push a button & have it setup everything for me to watch a DVD or watch TV.Buttons are a touch close together, and I find I do need both hands to reach the channel buttons.The 'media' button is very cool too, you can upload channel logos & have it tune your TV to selected channels at the touch of a button.
Easy to open & close; easy on the eyes; not as opaque as other colored clamshells so easy to read label on CD/DVD inside; the rack is a BIG bonus!!!
The mouse is small which is great for traveling don't mind using it for work at home. The one AA battery hasn't died yet and i use it pretty regularly to game for 7-9 hours.
This was much cheaper than it was from XBOX LIve. Almost a point for a penny. Now I can get a cool XBLA Game.
Our coolpix 950 came in the evening before thanksgiving. Once we figued out how to get the battery case opened (manuals are usually the last thing that I read), we were off and running taking pictures. The whole camera was rather intuitive and I was thrilled with the ease of downloading the pictures to my G4. We had also purchased a USB Film reader with the camera. We were surprized by how quickly the batteries ran out (about 1.5 hours of use) but have quickly ordered rechargable batteries. This I can see as the only downside of taking this camera on a long trip. We now have to pack a battery charger and always kep an extra set of batteries on us. Picture quality was amazing clear (I could easily pick out the discolored grout on my kitchen counter). And I am VERY picture about photo quality! Currently taking pictures that are 440k in size. I printed up a picture (epson color 900 printer) of my thanksgiving turkey and pasted in on my fridge - a few people have asked me what magazine I cut the picture from.... very impressive. Overall I am impressed and thrilled with this purchase. My kids (7 &amp; 5) love it because suddenly they can take as many pictures as they like and later we can select to only keep their best shots.
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...
Purchased for my 20 inch iMac 5.1 upgrading it to 4g of memory. No problems on OSX or in Parallels/Windows NT.
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 couldnt ask for more. I am using it to play xbox and netflix and notice a huge difference in video quality. Definitely a nice upgrade for a few bucks.
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
I have been using this for a month now and it has been perfect.It installed and got it working in 15 minutes. The print server also works great.(I can print from my wireless laptop and wired desktop on the same printer). Installing the printer driver takes about 10 minutes each per machine.I did *not* need a firmware upgrade - the firmware version listed in the config screen was the same as the one available on Dlink website.I have a 3COM wireless card on my laptop and it works well with that - except that on the laptop, I get only half the download speeds (500 Kbps) that I get on my wired desktop(1Mbps). (which is why I give it 4 stars instead of 5).
I have owned 3 Canons and have always been very impressed with the features and usability.This camera is no different.I've upgraded from the ELPH S500 series (a point-and-shoot) because I felt that I'd learned all I needed to with simpler cameras. I purchased this camera because of the positive reviews (like this one) talking about the wonders of the features.While I love this camera, i'll give you the negative bits that I'm always looking for to give a truly balanced opinion on the features of a product; "I love it, I love it, I love it" doesn't convince me of whether I want to purchase it or not.In no particular order:Pros:-physically: it's small, lightweight and while plastic, still feels solid enough to put into my bag.-coming down in price, the cost of these DSLRs are really moving down.-wide assortment of lenses from many manufacturers available-the pictures are, as everyone says, amazing. the colors are rich, the default settings are pretty good in itself. I've toyed with some of the color and sharpness settings and have had good results.-easy to use, intuitive, the center "set" button is reprogrammable also for easy use of certain features.-great for beginners, it's designed for the consumer, not pros, and I really have learned a lot from its simplicity. Menus, instruction books, and others are simple to understand.-Great for beginning and moving up. This is my plan, as I'm finding that photography is a strong passion of mine now. I had noticed that the higher end cameras, the 5D, etc. all use the same lenses, so eventually I'd like to move up. For right now, this camera is awesome.Cons:-the size makes it difficult for my hands, I bought an extended battery grip and it fits much better. However, this makes it a bit heavier.-rear screen is not recessed. this makes me nervous that it's going to get scratched or cracked somehow. wish they'd spent a little more on plastic and pushed the screen a little deeper into the body.-the camera shows the settings on the LCD on the back. While I think this is ok, I do feel as though it shortens the battery life. You can change the settings to turn it off, but the shortest is goes is 30 seconds. I wish it had the old digital readout on the older and higher-end cameras. then you could see the settings all the time.-I do have a dead pixel on my LCD, that bummed me out, but it's not bad.-This is a wish more than a complaint, but I would like to be able to fold up the mirror and be able to see the LiveView that's available on the Olympus SLR's and the Mark III. I would think that it wouldn't be that hard to do.-I have worries about APS-C sensors being discontinued, which could mean no future lenses. But since Canon seems to have made a solid consumer-based camera line, I don't think it'll be anytime soon.Overall, it's a great camera. I recommend you get this or a Nikon over the other brands. Between this and the Nikon, get this. As a consumer-grade, this really is top of the line.
This is a digital cable, and it works. I'm not sure what else one would expect from an HDMI cable, because digital signals do not suffer from signal degradation or interference like analogue cables do. It transmits 1080p video and up to 8 channels of digital audio, the cable is of good construction quality, it's cheap, and it works. Great buy.
cable is cable as far as I am concerned. I know all about the faster cables and gold everything, but I get very good quality picture and sound from these lower priced cables.
this pack is the awsomest ever it has sooooo many pockets it would be so helpful for ur kids, if they have a ton of books, this thing makes everything weigh less!!!!!! its a 10 out of a 10er.
I have purchased 3 of these cables. All work great and the total cost was still less than one department store cable.
So cheap, and great product. Just as described and great picture quality on tv. Used for a blue ray player.
I purchased the Canon Elura 70 and within 3-4 uses, the camcorder started giving me the "remove the cassette" error message and would not accept the tape. Still under warranty, I had to pay almost $200.00 to send it to Canon repair center. Over the next 12 months, I had to send it in again and again for the same problem as well as problems with the still photo button not working and the zoom lever not working and the camcorder zooming on it's own. Each time after the initial repair, I had to pay shipping and handling and insurance at a cost to me of approx. $16-$18.00 to send in the camcorder. After sending in the camcorder 5x over a period of a year and multible complaints and threats...Canon sent me a brand new Canon elura 70 and now the "New" camcorder is in the Canon Repair Center for problems with the Zoom "zooming on it's own", and the still picture button not working, after only having the camcorder for only 4 months. I'm afraid to use the camcorder for any video because it will give me an error message like the other one did. I am currently looking for a new camcorder with a name brand that is not "CANON" As for depending on this camcorder to video my children's life events as I had planned on when I bought it originally....well, they are growing up and I am missing out on videotaping any and all of them....since the camcorder is in the shop again!
I got these two batteries for SO MUCH less than a Canon brand backup, and they work just as well! I can't tell when I'm shooting (I'm a wedding photographer) which battery is in the camera, one does not seem to run out more quickly than the other. A great alternative to letting Canon empty your wallet.
The Sylvania HDRV200F is a dated machine, probably from 2005, and I use it only since similar units are not currently being made. You can dub from DVD to HD and reverse , and from VHS to either DVD or HD. It is not programmable to VHS for some reason.The editor is really why I purchased the unit, and it works precisely and very well. You can edit out commercials to the very frame and then copy them to DVD for your collection. It is tedious, but not nearly so as the Samsungs I have used in the past. They no longer offer editing. And it is a quantom leap from using 2 machines in real time.The only problem I faced with this machine is the durability of the DVD recorder. All DVD recorder stand alone units are fragile, and will break even under the gentlest of care. Play only DVD standalones are far more reliable, and while I understand creating DVDs is not very popular, manufacturers should make better recorders if they sell them at all.The unit comes with an obsolete tuner, but not a problem if you have cable.
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!
I bought this laptop seven months ago for $1500(after rebate), and I'm so glad I did. It has an excellent screen and battery life. It's relatively thin and quite(unless fan kicks in &lt; 5% of time). I've also had no technical issues to date, and I've used it at work everyday. Originally I was kind of disappointed about the wireless range, but then I learned that I could download a newer driver off the internet. Now it has a much more reasonable range. I definitely recommend this product.
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.
Boyfriend loves his little walkman. This was a hit. In an age where $10.99 will buy you a personal cd player, $53 seemed a bit over-priced. However, I wanted some very specific features such as weather and TV bands and this was the only return on my search that was made by a company I trusted.Yes. I love Sony products because they almost always do exactly what they say they will do and tend to last as long or longer than competition.This product is no exception.All I needed was the big smile on my boyfriend's face for confirmation. He tells me he plays it every day and loves the sound quality. It took him no time to figure out how to play with all the features.This is worth the money. Good product with Sony quality.
I ordered the code then the code showed up in my email!It does what it says! it is what it is!
Purchased a Zoom 3090 V92. USB to replace my 3Com 56K after a friend recommended trying Zoom. Went from connecting at an avg of 28.8 to an avg of 48.0. Drivers and Fax software easy to install. Worth every penny.
With all the failed trials of poor quality of 900 MHz and X-10 wireless audio, I've been waiting for audio powerline products for years. Finally!!! This is the first product of its kind and I can't understand why these speakers aren't in every store around the country. They are cheap, you don't have to run wires through your house, and you don't have to configure some confusing and expensive computer based wireless systems with all their components and software. It's perfect.I live in a one bedroom apartment in a small 6 story building. I connected standard left and right audio plugs from the output of my small bookshelf stereo to the input of the RC970 transmitter. I plugged the AC plug of the transmitter into a wall plug in my living room.I read that surge protectors can interfere with any type of powerline technology whether it be audio, Ethernet, USB, etc., so I reserved a wall outlet solely for the transmitter.Then I plugged one speaker into a wall outlet in my bedroom and the other speaker in the bathroom. I switched both speakers to the mono setting. I discovered that this setting actually mixes the left and right channel signal for playback. This is evident by the sound level boost as opposed to the lower sound level when only one (left or right) channel setting is selected on the speaker.I set the transmitter and the speakers to the same transmission and receiving channels. I turned on my stereo and played a CD, went to the two rooms, turned on the speakers and now I have music throughout my home.One thing I did discover that you should know about. When I plugged in a speaker into a wall outlet that was on the same circuit as my fairly high wattage ceiling halogen track lights there was static and interference. To correct the problem, I simply moved the speaker to another AC outlet and the problem was solved.The sound quality is very very respectable for the size and configuration of these speakers. I never expected them to sound like expensive, in the wall, hardwired speakers. I was looking for a good combination of installation ease, quality and price. I found it!!I bought the complete set of transmitter and 2 speakers on Ebay for $70. Excellent deal!I would recommend these speakers highly to anyone who wants to broadcast music throughout their house on a budget without tearing up the walls to install wires and in wall speakers. Truly amazing!!
Second I've bought as the first one works well. Second is for parents DVD player. This one is 2/3 cost of first one. Made me happy.
There isn't much one can say about a camera case - it's an inexpensive grey custom-fitted vinyl/fabric case that will protect your PowerShot nicely, plus it says 'Canon' on the outside, which will impress your friends.
This item has been the most durable piece to the little portable printer. Without it, one could not copy, scan, or save such scanned items to the hard drive for re-use. It has never failed, and it has been in use frequently since December 2001.
I'm getting too old to screw with stuff for hours if it doesn't work when it comes out of the box.....But I still do occasionally, as with this..I had a confirmed good jack and cable and for some reason the reception on this was horrible ! I tried many different settings for the cable format, but to no avail...the reception was that bad...then I ran the cable into a TV...and perfect reception.Some reviews I read bashed the software....not that bad..a little slow, but I didn't think it was that bad, but note: THE DOCUMENTATION IS VERY BAD...you won't get a ton of info from it.As I said, after repeated attemps of switching cables and jacks and such - no change. So I returned it...too bad.. I live only a few miles from the company I would have liked to patronize them, but you don't get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression.
Just what I needed, the right price, and a quality built item. Now when people see my Kindle proudly displayed on my empty bookshelf I don't look like a culture-less jerk.
This was less expensive than buying a very long cord because I had 2 fairly long cords from past phones.
I needed one of these couplers because I was just a tad short after rearranging the computer room on Ethernet cable to get to the router from the switch. This saved me from having to run another cable, and hasn't caused any network problems since being installed.
Great board. Installed easily except as stated below. 6.1 channel sound is wonderful. 10 USB ports. All cables and stuff supplied. PCI-Express-16 slot. Don't know what the other 2 PCI-E slots are for.No AGP slot. I didn't realise that when purchasing. Had to order PCI-E video card. Since I don't do sophisticated gaming, I bought a cheap card which works well enough. No Firewire support.Now for the big problem. Without this, I would have given it 4 stars, maybe even 5 stars. As it is, even the 2 stars are generous. I bought a WD 160 GB SATA hard drive. There are 4 sata connectors on the board. But it is impossible to make the sata drive bootable from any one of them. Forget about migrating WinXP from my old pata drive. All the files migrate to the new partition, but can't boot from the new sata drive. Tried re-installing WinXP SP2. Used F6 to install sata drivers from floppy created from the CD that comes with motherboard. XP installation proceeds to point where it says "Windows XP is Starting." Then it just hangs, and eventually gives me a message about that I either have a virus or something is corrupt. Did thorough virus scans. There is no virus anywhere. If I try to install WinXP without the F6 drivers, the installation proceeds OK, but drive is not bootable.Forget about Asus support. Can't find anything on their website. Telephone support just as bad. Email support takes a week to reply, and then all they say is "Try (sic!) to download the drivers from Asus website." No instructions about where on the website to find them. I did locate what I thought might be the equivalent of the driver disk, and tried to download. They have 4 different servers. Three of them respond that "server is too busy, try another server." The "global" server does start the download, but even with my super-fast connection, it calls for over 3 hours to download. And then it times out in the middle.No service, no support, unable to use the board with my brand new sata drive. So what it looks like I will have to do is buy a new PATA IDE hard drive, and hope that it works. And the SATA drive can be used for extra storage which I don't really need, or else it would be a $65 total loss.I will never buy from ASUS again, that is for sure.
HDMI CABLES CAN BE VERY EXSPENSIVE, IT IS GREAT TO GET THEM AT SUCH A BARGAIN PRICE !!
I have 3 complaints about this machine: No fast forward feature for the DVD player, takes too long to start up, the clock always runs fast.Our biggest complaint is that there is no fast forward feature for the DVD player. You are allowed to skip chapters, but once in a chapter you can not fast forward or rewind. This is very annoying.Our second complaint is that it takes forever to initially start up. It is so slow! You can't just turn it on and record, you have to let the maching boot itself up first. And it is noisy.Our last complaint is that regardless of how many times you reset the clock, it will always run fast. We've given up on it at this point.I agree with the other review that says the machine is somewhat difficult to run. You definately have to read the manual through to figure it out.This machine will play both DVD's and Tapes, but it is more hassel then it it worth. I wish I would have researched this before I bought it, it was an impulse buy.
I'd been drooling over the D70 for the last couple of years, but the $1000 price tag was still a bit high for me. When the D50 came out, accompanied with fantastic reviews in the digital photo magazines, I finally took the plunge.This is a GREAT camera. Really versatile, and terrific image quality.6 megapixels is, as I understand it, the digital equivalent of a 35mm film resolution. Be sure, though, to keep the ISO setting as low as possible. Just as shooting 800ASA film will introduce more grain to your film shots, even shooting 400ISO will introduce much unwanted video noise to your digital shots.Battery life is amazing. I recently had a 14 hour shoot, in which I shot over 1500 frames. I planned ahead and bought a spare battery -- only, I never needed it! I've used the camera often since the beginning of the year -- the battery charge indicator has remained on 'full' since my last charge, around Christmas.The most important issue with any camera, though, is image quality. This baby exceeds all expectations. As a point-and-shoot (full auto mode), it's phenominal. Start messing with the myriad of available settings, and you can do anything with it.In full auto mode, I recommend killing the flash in all but the most necessary situations (nighttime parties, for example -- you've got no other choice).All in all, this is a brilliant, wonderful, exceptional camera.One final note -- piece of advice I heard often as I was doing my research:If you already have a film-based SLR camera, be sure to check out the digital SLRs made by your film camera's manufacturer. If you have Nikon already, the D50 is great and you can probably use most if not all of your existing lenses on this body. If you have Canon film cameras, the digital rebels will be able to use those lenses and they also create great shots.I've long been a Nikon fan and am even able to use the manual-everything lens from my 30 year-old EM with the D50. It's great!
I've owned the GX-300 for over 3 months now, and not experienced any problems or missed recordings. Image quality on this (and Sony's other DVD recorder units) is second to none. Excellent color and black reproduction, even on low settings. I've used the second to worst quality setting (4 hours/disc) for most shows, and it looks good.Recording and playing at the same time really does work, but it requires DVD-RW 2x discs formatted in VR mode (which makes them fairly incompatible with other DVD players or DVD-ROM drives). Those discs can be hard to find, though I found Memorex 2x discs which I've been using with no issues. (Ironically, the only Sony brand DVD-RW discs I've found turned out to be only 1x.) If you want to frequently watch recorded shows on other units, then using DVD+RW or DVD-RW discs in Video mode is the way to go. (Note that you can reformat DVD-RW discs to switch between Video or VR modes any time you want, you'd just lose the shows already on a disc)The interface on the unit is good (although the remote layout could be improved). It's similar to but better than Sony's old high end VCRs. The list of times scheduled to be recorded visually warns you about overlapping times, and also shows you which shows you have enough space left to record. That makes it possible to quickly check the unit before you go to sleep or before you leave for work to make sure you've got enough recording space for the day's shows. I think it accepts up to 30 show times-a huge improvement over the 8 times many VCRs are limited to.The only real "issue" to consider with this unit is whether a hard drive based unit would serve you better. Although it's not QUITE as annoying as with a VCR, with this unit you're still having to constantly worry about whether you've got enough recording time left, and when shows are on. It has to be programmed like a VCR with manual time settings. After using a standard Tivo box for a few weeks I'm having trouble using anything but Tivo, as the Tivo service's "Season Pass" feature is almost worth the price by itself. (Can be set to only record new episodes, grabs episodes regardless of when they're on, etc.)That said, if you just want a basic DVD-recorder, you can't go wrong with this model!
this is a great value considering it comes with a compact card reader. which i didn't think i needed until i tried to use my current reader only to find out that it does not read SDHC cards just standard SD, so i have needed this little reader, it takes up virtually no space in my camera bag, always a plus
Do people tell you that you are speaking too loudly?Here is a moderately-priced device to help you monitor your outgoing volume.I do not have a hearing loss but have been told by family members that I wastoo loud. This device helps determine "the truth" and helps give you feedbackto bring your volume into mutually-acceptable levels.You can also protect your hearing by determining if sounds are too high andput in ear plugs to protect your hearing.Protect your ears. Some hearing aids can cost $7,000. This device can helpprevent or forestall a hearing aid.
Just what I needed for the bottoms of my speaker stands and subwoofer. If only they provided these with the products you buy. Very happy overall, would recommend to anyone.
This item didn't work, it's not even the same one as in the picture. I think that it's a cheap imitation. Don't waste your time with it.
This remote is very easy to program through Harmony's (Logitech) web site. However, I ran into some minor glitches with certain controls in the "activities" functions when watching a movie or playing a CD, mainly that the "hard keys" (previous track and next track) would not work properly. It wasn't that the remote didn't understand them (they would work when I specifically asked to control my Yamaha DVD-CD Player) it's just that they weren't preset correctly.Also, if you use your original remotes as well (for example, for your TV), then this could make for some confusing use, since the control "memorizes" what it did last (for example if you were watching a movie and used the original TV remote to change your TV's source back to cable TV, when you selected "Watch TV" on the Harmony, it would change your source, thinking it was still using one of your line ins.Other than that a fantastic product.
I thought the Intellimouse Optical was good, but the "Intellimouse Explorer with Tilt" is a real beauty to use. The mouse is very comfortable and the wheel is super smooth with a very sensitive feel and action. The 2 side buttons are more convenient since they operate with the thumb, however if you use the mouse with your left hand then this one may not be for you. unless it comes in a left hand model.
I bought these at my local BestBuy a little over 3 weeks ago and am thoroughly impressed with them. I have a decent computer but it doesn't have a 5.1 sound card. These speakers come with a "Matrix mode" so that even if you don't have 5.1, this mode will turn on all the speakers.also, the sub that it comes with is awesome, right now I have the system cranked half way and the sound and bass is incredible. The sub really bumps nicely, as compared to similar products this size.All in all, I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap, high quality speaker set for their computer.-Kyle
This is a nice little unit with the right amount of memory (read: the most currently available - more is always better). Very portable and great bang for the buck. My only nits and comments (keep in mind this is coming from a typical techno-geek):1) As others have said, it should at least come with some kind of rudimentary case. I mean, come on. Put a case in there and charge me five bucks more.2) They seemingly put very little effort into the software. There are many convenience features they could have added in order to facilitate file management but instead you are just going to get enough to get files on and off the player. Period.3) It is difficult to have many functions only a few controls, and iRiver did a pretty good job in this area. Unlike some, I think their programming is just a little counterintuitive but that is no big deal if you take some time to learn.4) It is a little too easy to unintentionally slide open the battery door and dump the battery wherever.5) As others have said, you will be chucking the ear buds right away and going for something designed for a normally shaped and sized ear.You could generate similar gripes about any of the competing units I am sure, but if iRiver could address these issues they could even have a bigger winner - maybe when the 512Mb version comes out.
I purchased mine for a little less then $60 dollars and I am very pleased. I wasn't expecting much for the price but it turned out to be very good. Satellite Speaker are built well, they don't feel like cheapos and the wires are long enough for me and I have it set up in my room/garage. If you plan to set this up as Home Surround sound system, then, yea they will be too short to place at preferred location. The Subwoofer is small and it turns out decent bass. The wires for the bass box to computer are short, so plan on having it near by. I personally enjoy having the bass knob on the remote control many audio systems have it set in the back or the subwoofer box making adjusting it a pain. I have had this Sound System for over a year and overall I am pleased with my purchase.
This handy audio extension really helps while watching videos on the Kindle Fire. Offers an external volume control.Highly recommend this Koss unit to anyone who has noticed the modest volume output for the Kindle Fire. This is smaller than my earbuds when both are wrapped up.
It did nothing. It did not work. I wish I could return it and had listened to the reviews. Better bet is to buy a better reviewed product.
Some other reviewers are upset that their DVD units failed. Well, guess what, there is NO "reliable" DVD player on the market anywhere. Every model by every manufacturer has a failure rate per hundred that is higher than what people would put up with on any other type of product. That's just the way it is, which is why I buy a unit like this. My Go Video DV1040 has great features, works in harmony with human intuition and was very affordable. DVD players are disposable items. Get used to it. Maybe someday mine will fail too. I have had DVD players from several other companies over the years and theirs all failed, which is why I had to buy this one.
I can't believe I paid over $20 at the local store for the same product! I haven't seen any difference in picture or sound quality with this product vs. the one I purchase from the local store. All in all, it was a great deal and HDMI is the way to go for true 1080p!
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.
how make it region free simpley turn the player and hit the openbutton with the slot open one the remote hit 7 8 9 then hitok button then hit 0 button if you did it right you will seea 0 in the left hand conner of the screen if you did it rightthe zero stands for region zero no you can play any region discin the world i hope this helps
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.
For a little 8, these subs really impressed me. I've had 15s and thousands of watts, these 8s don't pound, they add a little thump and sound great. Small sealed box is perfect.
or you will lose satellite connectivity or won't establish connectivity. One thing that is not known unless you really do a lot of research on this product prior to purchasing it, is that if your car as any type of coating on the windshield, such as the coating that our mini-van has on the windshield, the Garmin will not work as we found out quickly. After doing research we found a website with more info. on it that speaks of the problem with connecting to satellites if you have a coating on your windshield. Now that we have the antenna, the product works well. Garmin should state this in their basic item description so that buyers will know to purchase the antenna up front.
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!!
We bought these headphones and were very happy with them until our 12 year old broke them. We immediately purchased the same model again.
Bought this for my EeePC MT101 computer. Not sure how it ran without the ram, since I literally plugged it in as soon as I got the laptop out and began to charge the battery. Works great though, and from everything I hear and read, the laptop needs it.
I bought this to save space in the bedroom. Standard broadcasts look good, and with an upscaling DVD player hooked up even older TV shows look good. For the price, a pretty good buy.P.S. - Soyo is the manufacturer, though they are sold via GoVideo in the US.
THIS VERSITAL SPEEDLIGHT HAS COME IN QUITE HANDY WHEN YOU NEED THAT EXTRA PUNCH FOR INCREASED DISTANCES. IT'S DEPENDABLE AND POWERFULL AND A WELCOME ADDITION TO MY CAMERA BAG.
This drive was very easy to configure, and it has been very reliable. It has a very small footprint, which is a bonus for an already-crowded desk. The software that comes with the drive is good, but one caveat: the OS backup does not work with x64 versions of Windows (the file backup works fine & is quick and seamless).I attempted twice to contact the support email address (in Taiwan) and was unsuccessful.
As with any FM Transmitter, you will pass through areas where there is interference. But, I expected that. This FM Transmitter has excellent sound. I was surprised at how good it sounds. I have tried it in both of my vehicles (the car antenna is in the back) and I get VERY GOOD results. Clear highs and deep bass and very little background noise. This is a very good product and I highly recommend it.
This was an excellent product and it fully meet the needs of what I purchased it for and I enjoy using it.
This CD belt is great it fits from my 4yr old grandson to myself and my daughter. It's durable, versatile and well worth the price. Seller was fast and very courteous. Also, the headphones where very easy to use with the case closed a problem I had found with other cases.
The speaker was nicely packed and the shipping came quickly. I enjoy my new speaker. It has great sound for the price that I paid. I would highly recommend this product to others.
We were so excited to get this product. The price and the bonus pack were perfect. Unfortunately, we had the same problem that I now see several other reviewers had - it never worked. When you turn it on it makes a grinding/clicking sound and says "Loading" and then....nothing. I think the laser reader is broken. Maybe because it's completely exposed - poor design.
The battery is OK for the price but it doesn't hold charge as muchas I expect.
I have 46 inch Sony HDTV, Onkyo reciever, X360, Sony blu-Ray and everything and setup went smoothly. It does everything I was hoping for.BTW the battery issue is fixed that everyone was talking about in earlier reviews.Two small complaints, One, the bottom edges of the remote are very rounded so it is very hard to hold onto to hit the buttons. Two,the organization of the GUIDE,EXIT,MENU,INFO buttons could be logically organized so I don't have to put my glasses on to read them.
Logitech really missed the mark here. What a bunch of knuckle draggers they must have had working on this. Just about anything that could be badly done when designing a remote was done here. The little screen uses fonts which are blurry at the resolution the screen displays. The icons on the screen interfere with readability of the text to make it almost illegible. The numeric buttons are too tightly packed to be able to effectively use them in the dark. The layout of the buttons requires that you shift your grip up and down the remote for related functions, such as displaying a channel guide, paging through it, viewing info on an item, and making a selection. The charging station requires that the remote sit so precisely in position that it seems just a gentle breeze could cause a shift and stop the charging. And the build quality--at least that of my remote--is very bad. The rocker button in the center of the remote requires much more force pushing on the right side of it than the left. The numeric keys down the left side of the remote take so much pressure to work them that it is difficult to not press more than one at a time. Finally, although the software is very intelligent about a great many devices and their interactions in a systematic way, it requires that you create a user account on Logitech's web site to program the remote. It was no trouble to enter fake credentials and a junk email address but still, come on, a user account?All in all, Logitech did a horrible job with this remote. There's not much else about it that could have been poorer.
I bought this so that I could listen to music on my bluetooth headset. I only expected to be able to walk around the office while I worked, but to my surprise, I was able to walk almost around my whole house--a 4000 square-foot, two story house!! This worked much better than I expected. I have not tried it with other applications yet, but this purpose, it was very easy to set up, and the quality was very good.
The Sima monopod is perfect if you're looking for something easy to carry and set up. It exends quickly and has a quick release mount that can stay attached to the camera base. Stability is good, but it does not have a sturdy feel. If you want something with a solid feel, you will have to move up the food chain, but will sacrifice compactness and light weight of this 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!
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!!!
The order was fulfilled as promised and the new RAM has extended the life of my computers. The low memory messages have stopped. YEA!
The ability to select and configure your device on the computer and then upload your configuration to the remote is fantastic.The downside for me is the battery. I've had 2 batterys and now I need a third. The battery wears out like they do in laptops but this one is proprietary. You can go out and buy them. I was able to get the second one for free from Logitech by calling customer service. Its just a big hassle. Now I am without the use of the remote again while I wait for their custoemr service to respond. If they put a better battery in that lasted longer and was easier to replace I would be completely satisfied.
Among the best consumer world band radios available today, and the finest low-cost radio I have owned in over twenty years of listening.This is great all-around radio. If you are new to short-wave, this is an very good radio to start with. For beginners, the lock-on tuning and scanning functions make listening easy. For more experienced and adventurous listeners, there is the ability to access single sideband transmissions. All current and proposed medium-wave, FM, and short-wave bands are available.The speaker sound is excellent, and one can also attach stereo speakers to the YB400's headphone jack; my YB400 does double duty as an FM tuner and short-wave.The Grundig YB400 comes as part of a very complete package. Included with the radio is an AC adapter, stereo earbuds, carrying case, and an external reel antenna that plugs into the radio itself. The manual is brief but clear, and a listening guide is also included.
I purchased this card because of the price, not because it was the best product out there for my camera. My new camera can use the new SDHC cards and I have purchased one of those, and can notice a difference in speed. This card works well for older type cameras that will not accept the newer cards.
I wanted to connect a computer to a router, and the computer was going to be pretty far away from the router. So I figured I needed a long cord, and decided to get this one, which is supposed to be cat 5 stranded patch (which was what I needed.) Well, it's long. That's the only good thing about this cord. But the bad thing is so bad that the cord is useless. There is nothing on the ends! It's just a giant wire! There aren't any connectors on the ends that I can use to plug the cord into my computer, or the router. So I have a cord, but no connectors. It's completely useless, unless I buy the connectors separately, and attach them myself. Do I know how to do that? Do I want to do that? No. So I'm returning this. Maybe, if all you need is the cord (it's grey, by the way), and not the connectors, you might be able to use this. Otherwise, it's completely useless. If you can't find any cords this long that have connectors, maybe you should consider trying a shorter cord. ...
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.
This wire has done wonders for my life.thanks to this wire i can connect my laptop to my tv and watch what ever I want.It's amazing I paid so cheap for great quality.I will do business with them again.
This works mouse works very well with my netbook. Having a technical backrground and being very picky about my electronics, this is an excellent buy with no shipping costs.
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 camera is great and was delivered sooner than expected. I have no complaints at all.
I bought these headphones because of all the (mostly) good reviews I read and the cheap price. I really just needed some headphones to wear at work. Sound quality wise it's pretty good for something less than $10. I do agree with many of the reviewers about the discomfort as my ears start to feel some pain after a couple hours of wear. This is partially because the ear piece area is not adjustable, specifically the region that clips your ears, not the ear piece itself; the ear pieces cover the ears perfectly fine (no discomfort), it's the upper cartilage that gets pinched by the plastic that runs over the ear (hope that makes sense).Bottom line:If you are looking for headphones that are cheap and have above average sound quality and basic features, these will work great. It would also help if you have small ears, or "thin" ears. If you want a more comfortable set, especially if you wear headphones for long periods of time, pass on these and maybe chip in more money for a different set.
I purchased this volume control simply to give my headphones an extension cord. Being able to adjust the volume is an added bonus.
I've used this adapter in Germany and Iceland. It works great to keep my cell phone charged and laptop going. I love that it is self-contained. Much better than the pouch of pieces I used to carry around.
What's wrong with that guy who said this player didn't have much volume. It has a max volume of 25 and it's loud over 12. That guy must be deaf. When playing mp3s, this player shows the name of the track, the artist, and the album. This feature is very helpful in finding a specific mp3 among hundreds which can be burned to one disc. I've seen as many as 1,000 mp3s on one disc.
This HDMI cable is definitely worth trying out. I mean, sure, there are better cables out there and sure enough, sometimes this cable doesn't work. But when you're comparing $3 with $20, or even $100, it's hard to buy the more expensive one.Even after reading all the other reviews saying that this might not work, I decided to try it. Why? Because the other cables or so expensive! I bought this to accompany my new monitor and if it doesn't work, I still have the VGA cable that it came with and I'll just go ahead and buy a better cable. But if this cable works, that's $10 that I didn't have to spend.Oh by the way, when I set my computer to output 1080i, the computer screen got smaller. Until I found out that you have to set it to 1080p. Just thought I'd post it. :)
I decided to buy one of these wireless audio/video transmitters out of impulse really, despite the skeptical reviews that had them interfere with other wireless devices or not having enough range. I was very excited to receive this product and set it up right away between my laptop and TV over a clear-sighted 15 foot distance (you can see why this was an impulse buy...). What I noticed right away was that the sound quality was a little diminished, at a bearable level (quite a shame for my awesome sound system). The picture transmission however was great, no complaints. There was always some background noise, but this might also be due to the fact that my apartment is old and I often get feedback loops with my electronics.So although I was not completely satisfied with the sound (my primary purpose for buying this product) I decided to stick with it for a while. Then after 2 days, I accidentally plugged off one the transmitter and that's when everything started going haywire. Deafening feedback, constant noise, unpredictable behavior. I managed to find ways to deal with the noise, like when music was playing and I heard feedback, I plugged in the video transmission cable on my computer, the feedback went away and then I unplugged it again. (Also fyi in case someone wants to buy this, channel 1 works best, I tested them all out).Basically what I want to say is that these low-end multimedia transmitters might do what they claim, but the quality WILL be lower (why compromise when you can as well buy a longer cable??), the reception WILL be quirky (imagine how many radio signals there are around), the range is definitely NOT as described (don't even try to do this between rooms) and in general you WILL get tired of it after a while.To sum it up, I would suggest getting a wired PC to TV converter and then buying an RCA extension. I recently got "AITech Web Cable Plus" and it works just fine for me. Same for audio, just buy a long jack extension as I have now. Why compromise on quality for 'coolness'? You can get all the cables you need for a fraction of these overpriced wireless machines. If you really need it however, settle for a guaranteed higher quality product and spend the extra buck. This kind of a device is not a keeper, learn from me before you have to deal with returns.
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.
D-Link makes low-end NIC's. My problem with them is why they're made so awfully. Quality is so inconsistent. Their help desk is indifferent to the card's many installation problems. D-Link's diagnostics work only in DOS(?).Skip this one...
I bought an Apple iBook (700 mhz, 12&quot; screen) before buying the Presario 906 and found the Presario to be the better notebook of the two. Processing-wise, the Presario and the Apple ran at the same speed with no difference between the two. The screen on the Presario is larger with a nice crispness and resolution. It's very durable (I dropped mine the 1st day and it continued on without a flaw). My personal experience has been that current notebooks are being built to withstand bumps and bruises and the Presario is no exception. The 256mb of memory is plenty for my main uses of internet browsing, email and games. The drive space of 20gb gives me plenty of room for mp3 downloads and photos. There's a dvd player and a cd burner included. With a wireless card working with my cable router this is a great setup and under a grand. Windows XP works seamlessly with the Presario. This is an easy to use, out-of-the-box, laptop. Highly recommended for home users looking for good performance under a budget.
The price for the disks was very good! I have some equipment that requires them and it is getting harder to find 3.5 floppies. Thanks a lot.
The microphone stand can only be adjusted in one plane, but otherwise this product is excellent in design and sound quality. The cord is conveniently long.
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.
Amazing product. It replaces 5 remotes and basically programmed itself after I entered the component model numbers on the internet. It downloaded the programmed activities and the relief began.After 5 years my wife can now watch DVR recorded, local and satellite TV or DVD's and listen to CD's, satellite audio or radio all or any with a one button selection through a high end surround sound system. AND it took her 5 minutes to learn the remotes functions.Her comment, "You should buy one (of these remotes) for yourself."
These are good so far. I'm not terribly impressed with the bass compared to the old sony headphones I had before. These tend to be significantly quieter than the sony ones also. I am pleased overall.
Excellent product. I can not tell the difference between the quality of the re-manufactured toner cartridge and a Samsung OEM cartridge. The price was great. I have used the re-manufactured toner on my Samsung ML-1740 for two weeks without any issues.
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.
If you were like me you resisted getting a universal remote, much less paying almost $100 to replace your existing remotes which function perfectly (but separately). I was also highly skeptical (based on past experience with "programmable remotes" from the cable co) that one remote could really handle all the complicated functions for each component such as:- changing the "aspect ratio" on your HDTV- browsing your cable and DVR listings- programming your DVR- and controlling your stereo which provides sound for everything else (including DVD and CD players).Much to my surprise the Logitech does it all. As other reviewers have noted, the online setup takes about an hour and is a bit more complicated than the cheapo universal remote where you just plug in a 3-digit device code. But the Logitech database is pretty extensive, right down to suggesting the proper model number format for each component manufacturer. And you can then customize the device though I found the default settings were adequate for most options.Logitech now controls:- Panasonic 50" HDTV (c. 2006)- Phillips HD-DVD player (c. 2006)- Comcast/Motorola DVR (c. 2005)- Sony Stereo (c.1994!)Alas my old Pioneer CD and Tape players (c 1988) never had remote capability - but I am loathe to toss them as my wife still loves her cassette mix tapes.The best part is that I now simply push one button to turn on/off both the TV and Stereo. Or TV/DVD/Stereo. Not sure what I am going to do with the 4 old remotes, but our babysitter is sure going to be happy.Thanks Mom and Day for a great birthday gift that will keep on giving even if I buy new equipment or change to Sat TV.
This was my first purchased of this type of product (mp3, digital player,etc). The price is well worth it. It is easy to hook up and the music downloads fast. I have been using it for a week to work out and it's great. One thing you should be aware is that you need if your using a PC Windows 2000 or Windows XP. I didn't relize that until I got it and ended up having to go out and by XP.I really like how you manage your songs and can set up folders for all your songs so you don't have to keep downloading and erasing songs. Nice Job APPLE!!
Great product, Great price, Very sturdy for the price...overall great product for the money. I would have to say that we purchased other products and paid more but not as sturdy as this one and wow what a great price..
Excillent and built like a small tank! No problems at all and fast.My grade = A+
I found this to be worthless. It works well but I learned after buying this that USB cords will not transmit signal after they get so long and when you have something like this it interrupts even more. I was going to use this for my printer and had 2 6' cables. Used this and made it 12'. My printer did not work. When I connected 1 cable it worked. Had a computer person come check it out and he told me that USB will not work on long distances like that. That is why it is hard to find a USB cable longer than 6'. So with that being true that pretty much makes this thing worthless. It does work good though as far as makes good connection and is built well.
This is the first gps unit I have bought, and it does most everything I hoped it would. I can load up both the city select maps and the topographic maps at the same time (you do have to pick which one to view, though, since it only displays one at a time) so I can navigate over the roads to a national park, then switch to the topographic map & go hiking.Getting the 76 with its 115MB of memory was definitely a good idea--I took a trip of several hundred miles including a couple of major urban areas and I needed about 70MB to put in full detail maps of everything along my route.Another thing I like is the AA batteries. One set lasts about a day and a half for me (a day being 10-12 hrs of continuous use), so if I am camping I just take a few extra sets and swap batteries when they get low (I don't know what you do with rechargables when there is no electricity!)A pleasant surprise was the sunlight-readable color display--it really is readable in direct sunlight! (unlike my cell phone's color display)It did take me several hours of playing around & a couple of test runs before I got familiar with it, but in the end it became pretty easy to use.
I've had this on my network for the past year or so and it is very slow in time to spool and print.
It's wonderful. It's easy to use and easy to manage. I thought I would have a problem installing music or using the little joystick, but I found both to be a breeze. It connects easily to my car with my CD in wire, and to my friend's cars with a cassette. My only complaint, and it's slight, is the battery life.
I LOVE this camera. I was hesitant to give up my 35mm, but I am so tired of buying and developing film, I felt like it was time to take the plunge. Not knowing anything about digital cameras, and being overwhelmed by all the choices, I spent several hours researching digital cameras. You can learn so much about any product... by simply reading the customer reviews.A couple of things I learned from other customers: get a camera with a lot of OPTICAL zoom. Buy as much MEMORY as you can afford. Get the optional dock. Buy a travel plug.Zoom: OPTICAL and DIGITAL zoom is not the same thing. Get as much OPTICAL zoom as you can afford. 3x Optical (seems that most of the retail digital cameras offer only 3x optical) is not very much; this one has 8x Optical plus 7x digital zoom (my 35mm has a 140mm zoom, and this is MUCH better). What that means is you can zoom in REALLY, REALLY far away. I was at an outdoor cookout yesterday, and took a couple hundred pics. I took one pic of a mountain a few miles away. Then I zoomed in as far as it would go and snapped another shot. I was amazed to find that I could make out shrubs and boulders on the mountain! WOW! Couldn't see those with the naked eyes.It is extremely easy to operate. Within minutes of getting it, I was taking pics. Taking digital pics takes a little getting used to compared to 35mm, but I've gotten the hang of it. I've taken over 1,000 pics in the 45 days that I've owned the camera. When you take a pic, there is a slight pause (about 1 1/2 seconds) before it snaps the pic. If the subject moves right after you push the button, then the pic could be blurry. I'm not too crazy about that, but I guess this is the way all digital cameras operate. But after taking the pic, you can immediately review it and if you don't like it you can simply delete it and try again.I've taken pics using the macro setting, action setting, w/flash, w/o flash, w/the 10 second timer, as well as a couple other settings. The great thing about a digital camera is, you can experiment, and if you don't like the shot, just delete it and take another.A really cool feature of this camera is that it will record up to 30 seconds of audio onto a picture. This is really cool. We used this on a friend who met someone online and wanted to send a pic to her. She was impressed. And you can record up to 60 seconds of video w/audio. Neat!When I purchased the camera it came with a discount on a memory upgrade. The camera comes standard with a 16mb card (not much), so I ordered a Viking 256mb SD memory card at a very good price... The camera's owner's manual says that you can only use up to 128mb of memory, however I have not had a problem using the 256mb card. It stores a ton of pics, depending on the size and pic quality. I usually set the camera on the 4MP medium quality setting, or the 1MP best quality setting, and the card holds 232 pics on either setting. On the 4MP best setting it holds 116 pics; on the 1MP good setting it holds 953 pics. Try using all the different settings and see what you like best.I ordered the optional dock. Highly recommend. Makes downloading pics very easy, plus it comes with 4 rechargable batteries and it charges them when you put the camera in the dock. The rechargable batteries last a long time. I've taken several hundred pics on one charge, and I always use the LCD screen to shoot the pics. Plus, I'm zooming in and out, reviewing shots, and deleting them, and the batteries still last a long time.I also purchased an AC adapter, so when I go out of town I can recharge the batteries if I need to. Also, because of the depth of the camera, you need to get a large carry case. I found one at Best Buy that was large enough for the camera and all the accessories.On the downside, the LCD screen is pretty worthless outside. It is almost impossible to see the image in sunlight. Also, you need a steady hand when taking macro shots because of the delay. It just takes practice.But overall, I am glad I got this camera. Several of my friends are buying this after seeing mine, and a couple of friends are going to upgrade their digital camera after comparing theirs to this.If you are shopping for a digital camera, you don't need to look any further! Or I'll make you a great deal on my 35mm.
This camera is multipule years old at this point, so I've had plenty of time to use it. That being said, it was already my THIRD Exilim camera. I would not buy a different brand, every one I've had has been wonderful.My favorite thing about this camera (and all Exilim's that I've owned) is the rechargeable battery. I fail to understand why cameras are still sold that require standard AA battery's. You could end up saving yourself hundreds of dollars just on battery's over the life of this camera.Also, the cradle comes with the camera, unlike some that make you purchase it separately.The camera is very rugged, and will withstand your "oops" moments--mine has hit the concrete multiple times and still works great.The size is also very nice. You can put it in your pocket, and forget it's even there.I realize that at the time I am writing this review there are newer cameras with more megapixel's, but take my word for it--this product still has plenty of camera!
Order went smoothly. Bag is good quality and fit my 17" Aspire laptop w/ a bit of room to spare.
Great set but obviously needs a good signal to take advantage of what it has to offer. I love the cable card option as I hate set top boxes.Sound from the tv is marginal so suggest that it be used through an audio system.The Samsung 4096 represents a good value. Service from Amazon was excellent.
Nothing much to say about the mini-dvds. I got a great price deal. They work great in my camcorder. If I go to a local brick-mortar store, I'll get the same thing for double price.
I purchased a new SATA hard drive for my old Dell Dimmension 3000 but needed a RAID controller or SATA to IDE converter to connect it to the motherboard. I chose this RAID controller because it was relatively inexpensive and got good reviews. I've since installed the RAID controller on a PCI slot on my motherboard and was able to successfully connect my new hard drive and boot from it. Works great!
When we had some spare money in mid-2005 my wife asked me if she could get an MP3 player. I told her that I would find her players she could pick, because I've already ripped most of our music collection and encoded it using Ogg Vorbis. She said that she was fine with that, on the stipulation that the player we select is "cute". This lead to consideration of several products in the iAudio and iRiver lines, but the YP-F1X was the winner the moment she laid eyes on it.The YP-F1 series is tiny. They're literally the size of my thumb. The only drawbacks to the form-factor are that it's a bit thicker than players like the iPod Shuffle and the controls are pretty small. This just means that it's probably best used if it's clipped somewhere that you can either see it or easily feel for the controls. The couple of times I've used it I couldn't easily skip tracks without removing the player from my pocket and looking at it.As mentioned, this player has Ogg Vorbis support. That makes the deal. Ogg files are typically higher quality than an MP3 of the same size. Some notes should be made, though. I've noticed that the higher the ratio of Ogg files to MP3 files the lower the battery life. I'm assuming that Ogg files take a bit more processing to decode than MP3, so that probably translated into more power consumption. A recent roadtrip saw a playlist with mostly Ogg files net a playtime of 5.5 hours from full charge. Also the included PC software does not support Ogg, I don't know why but they simply don't allow you to select Ogg files to put on the player. This typically would not be important, but it appears that the player loses your settings each time you write directly to the player. I did not experience the problems with Ogg files that a previous reviewer did. Most of my files are encoded at quality level 7.Overall this is a solid player, especially for active people who need Ogg support. If you're going to buy this player I suggest you also purchase a USB charger (search for it), unless you own a laptop. Otherwise this player is not good for travel.
The bci-6 series from Rhinotek which is compatable for the canon bci-6 cartridges worked in my printer better than the canon bci-6 that I was previously using. the quality was good without any changes by my part, after tweaking the printing properties for my printer and changing the way that the color printed, it became a fantastic cartridge set.
I have 4 of these in my 7.2 set up and it sounds awesome. I have an Yamaha Aventage RXA-2000 for a head unit that would make almost any speaker sound great. I am very pleased.
This is the best player I have used to date. The included software is a little weak. It works with Twonkyvision, Wizd, and Tversity. Using a third party software package almost pushes this player to 5 stars.
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.
Catch a glimpse of the past. Recapture the Sepia tones that give old pictures that special charm. Just photograph your subject in color with the Sepia filter. Or copy a black-and-white print. This filter will yield a pleasant Antique effect when combined with a soft-focus attachment like the Diffuser (083 and 084) or the Cokin Dreams (091, 092, 093) or Pastel filters (086 and 087). The Cokin 005 Sepialight is also a sepia filter but the effect is stronger.Helpful hints : When you have color negatives printed, be sure to tell the lab that the sepia tone is intentional This filter can be used with most other Cokin Filters, with the exception of color filters.
After three months of reading reviews about FM transmitters in general, I decided to give this item a try. I wasn't expecting CD quality, but if it performed at cassette tape or maybe radio quality it would be adequate. Within an hour, I had reached the conclusion that FM transmitters are a dismal option to playing your mp3 player or phone's music through the car speakers.Reasons:1) You have to find a frequency that is clear of ANY broadcasting for it to work at all. The radio dial has a few stations that are listenable, but also has many stations which have static in the background of the programming. This won't work.2) While driving, different stations come in or fade out making your presets useless unless you drive only within bicycle riding distance and stay there.3) You have to keep rescanning, while you're driving, because your preset signals deteriorate with the fade in/out of stations.4) There can be alot of static while listening to your phone's music. This could be because the transmitter is too weak to reach from your cigarette lighter to the car's antenna. I had to hang the wire on the turn signal switch to get a better line-of-sight from the FM transmitter to the car antenna which was about 4 feet away.It's a nice idea but the implementation just isn't there, for FM transmitters in general.Since then, I've found a more elegant solution that is also affordable. It's a wire that you plug into the back of your car stereo. You then run the other end of that wire out of the dashboard to wherever you'd like. This end has a 3.5mm jack that will serve as the auxilliary input found in all modern car stereo units.There are videos on the net that can show you how to get behind your car stereo. Then, just plug this cable into the back and done. You have an auxilliary input which will let you plug in your music player or phone and play cd quality sound over the car speakers.
Purchased this for my 4 yr. old Dell laptop. The hub is not always recognized by my computer when I plug it into one of my two my USB slots. Also, contrary to some reviews, the included powercord IS NOT 220V capable. I'm in Europe and therefore can't plug it into an outlet without a converter.
This is the easiest fitting lens hood. All you have to do is snap it on to your lens by pressing the two buttons on them. No screws etc. to worry about. It does a nice job of protecting your lens & blocking sun. But when shooting very close to your subjects, it will cast a shadow. It ruined some of my tulip macros. I've now learnt to take them off when shooting close.
Sonos is truly an amazing product. I wanted a system that could both stream music wirelessly to multiple rooms in perfect sync OR send different songs to different rooms. Sonos is the only product that does this.I've now had it for two days, and it's just a mind-blowing product. In addition to playing music in perfect sync, there are just so many things about Sonos that is well thought out. Just an example - I have a large music library, and on my iPod I find it very annoying to scroll through the lists. Sonos answer? Well, the Sonos remote has the same type of scrolling wheel, but also a set of three buttons that are used differently depending on what you are doing. When you are scrolling lists, one button is used for "Power Scrolling", which let's you pick the first letter, and once selected you've now jumpted to that section. Simple, but brilliant.Another great feature - the ability to re-arrange/add to your playlists using only the remote! Locate a song and select it, and Sonos wilk ask you it want to play it now, play next, or at the end of the playlist. Or, re-arrange a playlist in free-form - just select a song, use wheel to "move it, then "place" it somewhere else.And let's talk about the music library features...all other system I've seen do their own indexing, which typically is not done to your personal preferenes in terms of categories/genres, etc. So does Sonos...but Sonos offers an additional way of viewing your library - the folder structure on your computer! That way, I can browse my music the way I'm most familiar with it.Controlling volume, letting multiple players play in sync, is all very simple to do - whether from the remote or from the PC/Mac software.The link to Internet radio stations is awesome - I particularly like the integration with Rhapsody..the fact could instantly see all my existing playlists was truly mindblowing.Other cool features...the Alarm and Clock (seems to be set correctly via the internet). Updating the software for the units and the remote was a breeze - the remote tells you an update is available, then installs and you're done.I could go on and on about the coolness of this product...the fact it also acts as a network switch, that each unit allows additional sound inputs (allowing you to for instance plug in an iPod and play throughout the house), the ability to create playlists with songs from both your computer and Rhapsody, the equalizer, the individual room volume controls, the subwoofer out, the simplicity to add more players/zones...Simply an amazing product, both the hardware, software, and the overall design.Thank you, Sonos!
I haven't had anyproblems with this product. It has plenty of power and has worked well will all of my usb peripherals and hardware keys.
I purchased two of these for extending two separate cable runs. They have a quality look and feel, and the threads are perfect. They are working great, and I've had no signal issues.
I was looking for a compact system to replace my JVC that broke, taking 6 of my CDs hostage (had to unscrew cover and manually remove them!). This Panasonic cost about 1/2 as much as the JVC, and it sounds ten times better. Much clearer, more subtleties, even at lower volumes (I live in an apartment). The equalizer adjustments I made actually 'tailored' the sound to my musical tastes in a meaningful way. The system was very easy to set up and operate manually &amp; with the remote. The control panel is flashier than I usually like (early Pac man in space), but it does display useful info about settings/modes in readable type and it's endeared itself to me by signing off with a 'GOODBYE' that runs off to one side. The only drawback: the CD mechanism clanks around inside when it accesses a disk, a bit of a nuisance if you're in all-disc random play. But all in all, I'm delighted with the system, its sound quality and the price--plus free shipping. For the price, I consider it a 5-star buy.
I was surprised how sensitive the recorder is and the batteries last a very long time. Have had absolutely no problems with it and it has exceeded my expectations.
For all you out there trying to decide if the GE Instajack is worth buying--I've used one for years, virtually without trouble. Can't even remember when I got it, it was so long ago (at least 8 years). It occasionally goes off line, but it's a simple matter to just unplug the main unit, hit the reset button, and find the dialtone restored. I was really happy to learn the product is still available, and plan to purchase another one. I figure it's gotta fail sometime...
This is great for attaching a circular filter to a lens that's smaller than the filter thread size. Perfect for getting extra use out of your filters. Just buy one big sized filter and a bunch of adapters and save your money.
I was a little worried after I ordered it and read the few reviews that mention picture flickering, sturdiness of the cable and other problems. But when it arrived along with my new PS3, after hooking it all up I have to say, it works great! No flickering anywhere in the picture. I get playback of blurays in 1080P, the games can display it as well. The cable itself looks sturdy enough to me. I had to throw it, twist it, dive it fetch it and pull it to get it from point A to point B (I have an entertainment center with a closed back) and it was completly fine. And I spent $3 including shipping and handling? I accidentaly bought 2 and i liked them so much that I am keeping it, and getting an extra power cable so I can throw in the box and take my PS3 with me over the weekends and stuff without having to go back and wrestle with the cable's behind the EC. Don't hesitate, just get it, you won't regret it.
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It's so small. I thought it was bigger, but it's simple and it have a good functionality.Volume control it's ok...and have 1m = 3.33feet of cable.
Works Great. Delivered as promised. No issues with the product or the vendor. Why pay $20.00 or more when you can get a great product delivered to your door for much less money.
I've had this monitor for about 4 months now and have had no issues with it what so ever. I was a little skeptical when I first saw the monitor at CircuitCity because I never considered HP to be a name brand FOR monitors. I typically think Samsung and Viewsonic make high end monitors but now my mind has been changed.The colors are amazing and crisp which is somewhat related to the glossy coating on the screen. I haven't had a glare problem with this monitor but then again I don't have a super bright light overhead. If your planning on facing this towards a window that gets a lot of light you might have some problems. The text on this monitor is also the best I have ever seen and that was the main reason I chose it, because I do a lot of reading and I like to have small text and small icons (which have small text under them.) By comparison I noticed and heard that some of the Samsung monitors had a bleeding problem with the text which makes it ever so slightly blurry but enough to hurt your eyes.Unlike the first batches of this model that were shipped mine came with a DVI cable and I bought it back in January.A side note: The speakers aren't the greatest thing but I think they are fine for every day use and watch a video every once in a while.
A great printer. Very Fast and easy setup. This is the 2nd one of this model that I have had and is working great!
I am very pleased with this lens hood, it is just the right size for my lens
I just purchased this remote and I must say that I love it! I guess mines newer because I have the option of turning of the motion sensor. It controls everything and looks futuristic. At night this puppy shines and its glow is adjustable. There isnt much this thing wont do! I love it! For a conversation piece and an all around killer remote this is a must buy!
Well, I've had my webcom for about 6 months now and I love it. Not only is the picture and sound quality great, there are alot of little extra features that make the Fusion fun for anyone. I, like most people who own the fusion, love using the avatars downloadable from the logitech website, as well as the different digital props that you can use to goof around while talking to friends and family over the internet. The price has gone down over the months as can be expected with any technology now-a-days, so buying now would be a great idea. I also love the face tracking feature that come with the fusion, which makes it easy to keep your face in the picture all the time when communicating. All in all, the fusion is a great buy for anyone looking to purchase a new webcam.
I purchased this transmitter/charger/cradle for my 5G iPod Video in order to avoid the rather expensive alternative of installing a direct connection to my car's stereo. I drive a 2004 Honda Accord, and the contraption to rig a direct hookup from my iPod to the "changer connector" would cost me over $200 plus the installation. That system also gives you up/down track selection with the normal steering wheel or OEM radio controls. Sounds sweet... too much money, however.The Griffin RoadTrip gets the basic job done. It holds the iPod fairly securely right up against the shift knob. So close, in fact, that the shifter pushes the RoadTrip to the right slightly when I set it on PARK. Fortunately, when I park, I also put away the iPod out of sight from prying eyes. The RoadTrip tends to muffle the sound a bit, killing some of the highs and lows. Also, the radio has to be cranked up quite a bit. This anomaly is related to the mp3 encode quality. I have some songs whose volume level sounds just fine, others are pretty low. Obviously the iPod and/or the RoadTrip are not the problem, it's the song file itself.Nevertheless, the quality I get is good, not excellent, hence the four rather than five stars. This is as good as an FM transmitter gets. I don't recomment using the extension arm unless you ABSOLUTELY have to. It will not only make the iPod look like a taxi meter and an eyesore, it also wiggles while on the road. The newer generation RoadTrip doesn't have the same quality plug/arm gizmo... They screw on rather than twist and lock, and not as sturdily built. Fortunately I got the earlier "charcoal" version with the silver trim. Perfect for my black dash with silver trim and my black iPod. If you're in the Miami area, THE best frequency is 94.3. I use it from Miami-Dade to Broward county with little or no static. I recommend this product.
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.
The wireless mouse is great. I"m looking forward to using it.It seems to be a great product.
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 bought it about a year ago. I used infrequently. After I connected it to Airport Extreme as a shared drive, it died. I believe it is the power supply that has gone bad. Unfortunately, it uses proprietary connector so there is no easy way to test or to replace. I have sitting on my desk as a nice shiny "gear box". If they had simply used more standard connector, I would have found a new power supply instead of writing this review.The enclose is attractive, it is really well made and extremely easy to dissemble to insert new drive. Ventilation is good. I just wish it was more reliable.
this product faild in one month and we are having a hard time getting a RMA # so we can send it in for repairs.
A great product. Small in size but works perfectly.No problems what so ever. Carry your 2GB data on 1" drive. It comes with Migo software which allows to carry your desktop settings and use it on any PC.... Great Product 5 on 5.
This device has worked splendidly, I especially like the volume control which helps when something is blaring so loud you think your ear drums will not be able to hear again! The fit is also good and comfortable.
Well this make things easier for me after finding out that Visa will not process orders on my card from Xbox. I called the customer service line and relaid the information I was given by my bank and the Visa processing center and was told that there was nothing they could due. This was much easier.
I am always a little skeptical when ordering a cable like this one. I was expecting a linger cord,but that is my fault and not the products. I did not pay close enough attention. The cord is a little longer than the one Apple gives you, but not significantly longer. It seems to be well made and it fits snugly into your devices.If you are looking for a replacement cord buy this one. If you are looking for a longer cord,I would keep looking.(Update)Cable has quit working after only a few days. I am returning all three that I ordered.
These binoculars are amazing. The optics are flawless, and extremely clear. I highly recommend these binoculars. I mainly use them for astronomy. They allow you to see the rings of Saturn. Awesome buy.
My mom recently purchased these speakers for very cheap (149 USD). I just love the sound it gives out. Movies, games and my music collection sound incredible through these wonderful speakers. They have design and versatility in mind. When I have friends over (17+) they ask me, "What in the world are these? Are these some fancy speakers... and they're 5.1 SURROUND SOUND??" I answer, "why, yes!" and smile. The first time I heard them was like if I were in heaven, I was listening to music tracks that came included in this sound-card adapter (M-Audio Sonica) I needed for my PowerBook in order to truly get the surround sound experience; I couldn't believe my ears. A couple of tears litellaly came down my eyes when I heard how wonderful my Promedia GMX D-5.1 sounded. I highly recommend them. Make great gifts!
This camera is great. This camera is loaded with features that can make even a novice look like they know what they are doing. If you are new to photgraphy, the auto settings make taking quality photos easy. If you are already an expert, the many adjustable settings allow for needed tweaking for special effects and different environmental conditions.The camera uses pocket CD-R/CD-RW's which are the three inch version of a tyical CD. With a little effort one can find these CD's for very low prices at stores that carry computer products. The pocket CD's work in almost every PC with a CD-ROM drive and are handy to pass around between friends. For the cost of other types of digital media it is possible to buy hundreds of pocket CD'S.Overall, this camera spans the gap between novice and expert, new guy to old pro, and makes photography fun again. No waiting for prints and no need to sit around wondering if your shot turned out like you had hoped. Instant gratification, who could ask for more?
Background: I am definitely a newbie to home theatres and universal remotes. I am also a computer programmer though, so not overly put off by tech toys (and I love my G5 Logitech mouse so it's not a brand issue either).Pros:- Battery life seems rather good between recharges.- Unit does, more or less, control most of my somewhat old components.- Very quick teaching process - just enter the model number on the Net and there you go.- Pretty screen.- Kids don't know how to use it (2 & 6 yrs old, so this counts as a parental control "feature").Cons:- Wife doesn't understand how to use it (0 Wife Acceptance Factor). You'll see why below...- Unit gets confused easily. Let's say you start the "Watch TV" activity. Sometimes the Harmony forgets that the volume is controlled by my receiver and adjusting the volume results in the TV's volume being signalled to instead (the TV's display testifies to this). Of course, that does diddly to the receiver and the actual volume. All my "activities" use the receiver for sound, btw, so the Harmony is clearly not being overly clever with its settings.Yes, now you can use the "Device mode", choose the receiver and the volume buttons work. But now the unit has forgotten you were watching TV and is now just a regular RC for 5 separate devices (see next gripe).- Activities are a one-shot thing. Choose "Watch TV"and the first thing the Harmony will do is to toggle your TV on. Choose "Watch TV" again and the first the Harmony will do is to toggle the TV ... off. Sometimes, not always(???), you can even turn the TV off by switching from Watching TV to Watching a DVD since that also toggles the TV. And if you had to choose Device mode, forget trying to tell the Harmony you are currently "watching TV".- Silly ordering of functions in the soft buttons. The Harmony uses 8 icons in its LCD screen, arranged in successive pages, to show you the current device's functions. The good thing is I now know many things about my devices that I didn't know before. The bad thing is that I usually don't care because the ordering is so stupid. For example, the first soft screen page on my TV has 4 or 5 items taken up by arcane PIP settings. In order to get to more useful functions, I have to scroll past 2 or 3 soft screens. Basically, they don't bother to list the most useful functions up first. Nor do they necessarily group functions together - like all putting all TV video source choices on 1 soft screen. My receiver has 11 soft screens in no logical order :-(- Component function accuracy. I have a 5 CD player, which is recognized. Why does the RC now propose CD #6 and CD #7 as sources???- Very sparse paper manual or even internet explanations.- As others have mentioned, this is definitely a Heads Down RC which you have to look at when using.- If I knew what sequences of commands confused the Harmony, I would avoid them. But the patterns aren't that recognizable, which is why I use the word "sometimes" above.Perhaps the internet configuration wizard can remedy some of these issues, like the soft function ordering, on a device by device basis. But how to do that isn't obvious, the wizard does not make it easy or quick to tweak devices, and it certainly isn't "magically simple". I really really wanted to like this thing and I can see that others just love it. It just doesn't do it for me though and I feel like a sap for blowing so much $ on it.Bottom line: I am the only one using it in the family, mostly out of loyalty to my $200, and I still often find it easier to reach for my old remotes.(Later addition). Who was the genius who designed it's oh-so-finicky charging cradle? I dread low batteries - every time I have to spend 10 minutes shifting it around its cradle before it finally starts charging. Yeah, maybe it's been fixed since, but you sure understand what I am talking about if your model's the same as mine.update March 08. The newest development is that nearly all the commands work for my DVD player. Unfortunately, the one missing command is 'Play'. I've reset it, put it into learning mode with the remote, no result. The button does work, mechanically, because the transmission signal lights up on the remote and on the DVD, but no cigar and no way to play a DVD. Truly, this machine is a pricey piece of junk and I will never buy an Harmony again.
The product is in a good shape and the delivery was prompt.
I guess I was expecting a mistery and got a sleeping aid instead. Honestly, I could only bear listening to the unabridged tapes while driving (there's nothing that I hate more than driving) and trying to fall asleep (for which the book did wonders).I kept hoping that beyond the endless descriptions of characters there would be at least some lame attempt to make it into a story with a plot. The abridgement of an abridged version would at least get you through the pain more quickly.
Great memory card. Great price. Ships fast. I use it in a Canon 8 MP Digital Elph. Great buy for the money.
I got this on eBay last Saturday (4/29,) recieved it on Thursday (5/4,) and been online for quite a while since. Here is my list of pros and cons:Pros:-Works through a floor & a few walls, one being about 2 ft. of pure cement.-Can pick up usable signal throughout 3-story house and outside.-Nice and small. (I truly thought it would be bigger than it is, more about router size. It is about the size of a deck of cards if you have the antenna down.)Cons:-It may have made it a pain in the butt to start up my computer. (It takes about 10-20 tries to start it up, but it could be a number of things and unplugging the device did not help. It works best when I start it up in debugging mode in Windows 2000.)So, overall, it does its job well, and I would probably give it a 4.25 out of 5. I am using version 2 of this device, so it may not be representive of the version 4 ones, but should be similar.Jeb RachP.S. I am using a Windows 2000 Professional.
I've had one for almost four years; use it daily and it works fine. Seems like the price is higher now, but that could be my memory. We take it on vacation and enjoy it. Too bad I lost the remote!
When my tired, old, Pentium II finally crashed its last hard drive, I decided to look for a replacement in the $1,000 range. I initially looked at Windows-based PCs, but really didn't find anything that was in my price range. Plus, I was hearing a lot of Windows XP horror stories, which made me steer toward the Mac platform. As a 20 year DOS-Windows user, it was a difficult decision to make.The 1.0-GHz eMac is a worthy replacement for the PC. I had concerns about compatibility and ease of use, but after a few days of learing the interface, I'm back to my previous level of productivity. Overall, the computer is well designed and simple to use. The screen is very clear for a CRT based monitor amd is very easy on the eyes.The only minor concerns I've had are the small amount of base memory (128 MB) This problem was solved with an order for 1 Gig from a computer retailer. I couldn't handle the Apple mouse, I ended up using my Microsoft IntelliMouse instread. Also, the fan is a little loud, but is not annoying or disturbing.Overall, the eMac is an excellent machine for the money.
I decided to give this lens a try after reading all the great reviews.One problem I have is...I like to use the center focus spot and then recompose. Many times I have locked the focus by pressing the shutter down halfway, then I recompose, then I press the shutter all the way down to take a pic and then my camera tries to focus on something in the background. This is very frustrating. Once I lock focus the camera should take a pic with the current focus setting no matter where I point the camera. This lens has caused me to miss a few really good shots. None of my other lenses do this.Sometimes I have to lock the focus, and then switch to manual so I can be sure the lens will stay focused on my subject. I shouldn't have to compromise like this. Did I get a defective lens or is this common with all the Canon 50mm 1.4 lenses?Even though I am having a few minor problems I still love using this lens because it is so light and the I.Q. is really good. I love having an F1.4 if I need to use it. (I rarely go below F2.0 because that is where this lens starts to get a little soft) This allows me to get a really shallow depth of field (this helps make ordinary subjects become extraordinary)and also it helps keep the ISO really low, which greatly improves image quality.This focal length (on a small sensor like my 40D) is a little long for a walk around lens but I find myself carrying it around anyway. I just hope there is always room to back up.A few days ago I really wanted to take a pic of store front but there was no room to back up so I took three shots and merged them in Photoshop CS3. It was a little extra work (about a minute for Photoshop to put them together) but the extra time was worth it because the final image came out great. And, with plenty of megapixels to spare. Whenever I combine pics in Photoshop I get pictures that have more megapixels than my camera is capable of producing.One big plus for this lens is that it doesn't give you severe neck pains after using it for many hours. This lens is so light you don't even feel the extra weight on your camera.I hope I can solve my focus lock issues because I would love to only have to carry this lens around with me all day long.I can't wait to do some portraits with this lens. I have seen some examples on the internet of people using F2.0 for portraits and the quality is amazing. The huge aperture throws the background out of focus and puts all the emphasis on your subject. Love it!! Just be very careful where you focus because if the very shallow depth of field. You could get a nose in focus and blurry eyes.
I enjoyed this book to the fullest - I drank up every page. Even if, however, one isn't satisifed with the action in the book - i.e., the ending - Ms. Tartt is such a gifted, dedicated writer, especially in comparison to her peers, that "The LIttle Friend" really shouldn't recieve any criticism whatsoever.For example, this book is much more well written than Gao Xinjang's "Soul Mountain," which just won the Nobel Prize.Readers should be grateful, I think, that there is an author like Ms. Tartt, who cares enough about her work to spend ten years trying to do the best job she can.Those who purchased "The LIttle Friend" thinking it was going to be a mystery or crime story in the vein of a "Mike Hammer," Stephen King or Anne Rice novel should have realized early on that this book is of a different ilk than those novels - "The Little Friend" is a work of literature. And it is irresponsible, I feel, to criticize "The Little Friend" simply for not being something it was never intended to be; and something that, in fact, would have made it a lesser thing than what it is.As someone who loves to read and write, I found both "The Little Friend" and "The Secret History" to be more rewarding, by far, than any other recently published novel I've come across.
I needed to buy a new 25 ft dvi to hdmi cable to go from my pc to my tv. my old tv had dvi so i already had this nice thick 25 ft cable going to it. Before i bought a $40 cable i found this little guy, which worked out perfect. Just popped it on the end and it worked. ONLY CON: WHEN YOU ADD THIS ON THE END OF A THICK DVI PLUG, THE PLUG'S HEAD BECOMES LONG AND A LITTLE HEAVY. SOME UNITS MIGHT HAVE TROUBLE KEEPING IT PLUGGED IN.
Have had this DVD player for about three years. It stopped playing in the middle of a movie last night. It wouldn't play so I thought maybe the disc was dirty. H07 kept appearing in the display. I have since found out that HO7 isn't a good thing. It's really disappointing to buy something that last only three years. I will not buy another Panasonic even if they make the best one on the market.
Good for what it costs and microsoft points can buy games on demand and xbox live gold. I wish 400 points was worth more though.
Excellent Product! We now own THREE of these and like the ease of use and variety of media the device can hold (mp3, wma,fm radio). We listen to books on tape and this device can hold a bunch! Great listening! Highly recommend this product!
Quite possibly one of the worst wireless routers every produced. It lacks features that routers much older than it possess such as the ability to reserve addresses for DHCP (just hope you get lucky, I guess) and many others. Secondly, it is a terrible router for any computers running Windows XP or Windows Vista. Not only does it not have any ability whatsoever to reconnect commputers from standby or hibernate (a common problem in wireless networking), it can't even keep computers that are running 100% of the time connected. Apparently, its DHCP implementation does not match up with all of the other wireless routers out there.Apparently just to ensure that not only is the Trendnet wireless router upon arrival, but that it will continue to be for all time to come, the firmware "upgrade" on the Trendnet website has a newer version number on the website, but installing it on the wireless router does not update either the version number or the date.There is a reason you can get good deals on these all of the time. Anyone who spends any time in networking knows they are junk and so, the only way they can hope to sell them is by dumping them at bargain prices with rebates to unsuspecting users who aren't aware that this wireless router is useless for pretty much any network.
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 ordered a the DVP642 DivX player as an x-mas present from Amazon. However, I had to return the unit because of technical problems. When playing DVDs, the color was unstable. It was constanty shifting between normal color tones and colors that heavily emphasized the red tones. It was no fun watching a movie. We tried the player with several TVs and several DVDs. To no avail. The DVDs played fine on my old player.I like to complement Amazon for its extended return period over the holiday season. The box was not opened until x-mas, and I would not have been able to return the player under Amazon's standard return policy. Thank you, Amazon
This printer is a convenient size for someone with limited desk space or for taking it with you when traveling. The battery pak mentioned that can be used with this printer is available through DELL. It may take a bit of searching to find it. Click on Printers, then look for the Canon BJC-85, then click on more details under the printer icon, then related products on the next screen. It does not state for BJC-85 but it is the correct battery pack or ask Dell for reassurance, I did! I have been very pleased with the print quality of such a small printer, even the graphics are great. For Word Processing that requires mostly black ink, use the large BCI-10 Ink Cartridge it is better than the small black tank you use with color printing. I have not been able to locate the Infrared Driver for it does anyone know where that can be acquired? I am more than pleased with this quality and size of this printer.
I purchased my Wacom tablet primarily for photo manipulation. Before taking the plunge, I researched every graphic tablet I could find on the market. I was convinced that I would need the larger Intuos2 but really couldn't justify the price as I consider myself a student of the arts. I have been happily surprised by the performance of this tablet. It has all the function and control most folks will ever need and the price allows novices a chance to broaden their skills as digital artists.
To clarify the below persons review.I spoke with Sony recently about several issues with there products in general, then with Panasonic, and then with DvD manufactures like Memorex. It would appear that Sony in an attempt to monopolize the market is choosing to not support certain competitors products, and it is Sony not panasonic who is breaking away from standardization. My personal feelings aside most people are blaming Memorex (or in this case Panasonic) when the actual blame appears to be from Sony for trying to blackball certain companies products.My cousin has this exact Panasonic camera and is extremely happy with his. I recently borrowed his camera and was very pleased with the video it shot. So much that it is on my list of possible camcorders because of my previous experience.
I use these cables for my upconverting DVD player as well as my Dish Network system. It works wonderfully on both, and for a fraction of the cost of other options. Get up within a foot or two of the TV (50" Panasonic plasma) and you can see some issues, but the picture and sound are still dramatically improved and very sharp as compared to any non-HDMI cable.If you are a true A/V addict, perhaps you can tell the difference between this and the Monster cables, but for the less experienced viewer, these get you into an immersive HD experience at an excellent price!On a shipping note, these arrived extremely quickly, sent via Priority Mail.
I got this lens the other day as a gift and I can say it is fun. A little to get used to but seems to work well overall. I'd recommend it simply because of the price.
-I usually do not write a review for a product that I buy. Even though I have been really unhappy with some. I think everyone has their own styles and choices which have to be taken into consideration. However I really like this product and think it deserves a better rating, at the initial writing of this, so here is my review-In my opinion this product is worth the price and you get what you pay for. I have been using this tablet for years now and I have had no major problems. It draws smooth, button macro program works well, and I really have no complaints. I've used it for drawing, editing, and writing.After reading the reviews I was worried that this tablet wouldn't live up to my expectations and after using it the first time I was a little worried. My line was not connecting smoothly. Luckily I tried it in Microsoft Live Messenger and had no problems with the line being smooth so I started to look for reasons why. It wasn't long after that I realized the programs I used, such as Paint Shop Pro, had their own pressure sensitivity settings as well as the settings in the computer control panel. After adjusting these to my liking it works perfect. The pressure sensitivity is extremely useful for adjusting size and density like you would drawing with a pencil or other tools. It does take a little while to get used to and most of the time it's easier to use sizes bigger then what you want and not press as hard.The size of the writing area is much larger then I had envisioned but I am glad.While it might not be a top of the line tablet it seems to work perfect for me someone like me who wants to try out a tablet without investing to much money. I wouldn't have a problem recommending it to anyone I know but this is my first tablet.-Random note I remember I did at first have trouble with the cursor icon in Paint Shop Pro but I don't think it was related to the product I just couldn't see it very well and didn't like the shape so I had to change it in the program-
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 use this PDA to do real marketing and presentations works, and it is fantastic!Just drag & drop yours documents ( .doc, .xls, .ppt ) and they are inside the PDA in seconds!Use the VGA cable and project yours documents with easy!Also use it to see my prefs photos and movies!Love to play my MP3 music!Love it!
For the price, these are a great set of speakers. Only drawback--the wires are a bit too short if you really want to spread them around a room. The sound is really respectable. I think Logitech has wireless speakers now, but you're going to PAY for them. These can still be found online for under $60.
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.
This is a very portable,attractive and versatile (plays non-ipod mp3 players); comes with all the adapters you need, ready outside of the box; I like the tote too!
I got this lens to complement my 50mm 1.4. I love my 50, but for group photos the 50mm 1.4 is a little lacking...especially on a crop sensor. Sometimes you just can't back up 30 feet to get everyone in the picture.At first, I tried an EF 20-35 - but it's too slow. I shoot without a flash, and it's really difficult to do any indoor shots with the 20-35 without exceptionally bright light. It also isn't as sharp as the 50mm. In the end, the only thing the 20-35 got me was a wide angle. But why would I want more stuff in my shot when the shot was going to be bad anyway?The 17-50 strikes a good balance between low light, performance, and wide. For some shots, it's as sharp if not sharper than the 50mm 1.4. For wide angle, well, it's great. And it works in normal lighting conditions.The bokeh's OK - foreground and background are recognizable, unlike the 1.4. If you were shooting a layup, you'd see the player sharp and defenders on both sides a little blurry.Overall, it's a great fit in what I shoot. If I'm going into a group shooting situation I can get nice headshots and still be able to pull back to get a big groups of people. It can't shoot in, say, a dim steakhouse, but I'd want the 1.4 for that anyway.
My only complaint about the camera is the stingy SD card size of 16MB, but this is cheap and easy enough to fix.Apart from that this camera seems to be an excellent buy. The battery charges very quickly, and seems to provide good life.The photo quality is great, and the automatic mode seems to expose and fill-flash perfectly in every situation, similar to my Canon SLR.The video feature works very well, and the microphone quality seems excellent even with a lot of background noise.The flash seems to work great for indoor use (not tried outdoor yet) giving nice even coverage, and perfect exposures. The red-eye reduction seems to work great also.The build quality seems to be great, and the bundled PC software and TV out cables mean that this camera can do pretty much everything I could want.I would recommend this camera in a heartbeat if you are looking for a small point and shoot.
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
My husband and I have always taken our rings to the jewellers to be cleaned, and between visits we used the solution that they gave us when we bought the rings. This machine has enabled us to clean them at home.Whilst, in my opinion, the rings don't come up quite as good as they would at the jewellers (I'm sure they have some industrial type machine, there), they are pretty close. We have found that we need to add the tiniest squeeze of dishwashing liquid to the water (it gives the amount to use in the instruction booklet), and with that they come out gleaming.My husband did try to clean his spectacles but said that they didn't appear to be any different when they were done. I think it's probably better for stones than other things.
Kodak makes great film, and 400 speed is the only way to go. You may thikn this is overkill, but consider that if you are taking pictures of kids, you need a slightly faster speed than 100 or 200 so your photos do not get blurred. With nearly all cameras these days, you can always adjust your speed down (so if you have 400 film in the camera, you can set it for 100).THe actual picture quality is very good, with grain structure great and holding well up if you blow it up to an 8&quot;x10&quot; print.Best part about this film is the price... you just cant find this price in Wal-Mart
Sound is amazing on these headphones. Very clear, very analytical sound. Cannot find headphones with equal sound quality for the same price. Mine broke after a couple years, but I bought another as the other brands could not compete. Only thing is they are closed ear, and can hurt your ears if wearing glasses and wearing the headphones for long periods. But I bought these for the sound quality.
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.
Purchased this bag for my daughter (age 9)after seeing that it fit the Canon Powershot A570is. It works great! It is well padded and fits the camera well. It is not a very tight fit, enabling easy removal of the camera for her, yet not so loose that the camera rattles around. Someone with an ELPH (flat & tiny) could get this or (I'd recommend) an even smaller bag. The shoulder strap has a ton of adjustment and should work for someone well over 6ft down to her height of just over 4ft. The small pouch in the front has plenty of room for the AA batteries as well as a separate slot for extra memory cards. The back of the bag has a secure loop for securing it to a belt but she hasn't used it. I'd buy another if I was in the market for one.
I have bought some knockoffs online in the past.nothing like the real thing.these are the bestfast shipping
I haven't had the thing much longer than a month but it seems to be working so far.
If you are not convinced about this dvd player upconverting you old dvds, try it and you won't regret it! It works great with Panasonic plasma 42" 1080p!
I've been using the Monaco OPTIX XR colorimeter for a couple of years to successfully calibrate several monitors for my photography studio. When I happened to read about the Pantone Huey Pro I thought it might be a good option for a light weight, travel colorimeter for my location jobs.I purchased one at the end of December and tried to calibrate two different monitors. In each case the monitors suffered from the same pink cast as described in many of these reviews. I created new profiles with my Monaco OPTIX XR to have a basis of comparison and yes the Huey Pro was definitely biased towards a pink cast.After contacting Pantone technical support they did indeed admit to a manufacturing problem and promised that they would replace my colorimeter after a delay of two weeks while they filled backorders. After three weeks (and one telephone call to remind them) I did receive the replacement Huey Pro.I installed the software on a clean OS, plugged in the new unit and guess what... exactly the same pink color cast. I once again created a new profile with my Monaco OPTIX and the monitor was back to normal.Obviously this product is relatively inexpensive for a good reason - It doesn't work!
This is a great bag. I switched from a backpack style bag to this bag. It works better for me and allows easy access to all of my lenses and accessories. It is large enough to carry two camera bodies and several lenses and a flash unit along with filters, batteries, memory cards, and other miscellenous items. Over all a well constructed and well thought out bag.
After successfully submitted purchase the Online Game Code immediately popped up (and forwarded to my associated email). Instant access to point! very useful since I needed some minor content for a new game. 5stars!
This is a great wired mouse. Fits and is very comfortable in the hand. I work in the technology field, and have supplied this mouse to many of my end-users.
This product adheres to a maxim of &quot;you want it bad, you get it bad.&quot; Cost was the driving factor on the purchase of this product.We bought an original 5100 at just shy of $200... seemed like a great price for what the reviews of the time were saying. That was earlier this year. Almost immediately following the initial set up the print quality went out to lunch. First the black had streaks then the magenta went. Then the paper feeder trashed about 60% of the paper supply (paper was of good quality, didn't skimp there.)Spoke with Brother repeatedly about the print quality. Found out that the ink cartridges that are shipped with the product from the factory weren't designed as the full capacity refills one buys after the sale... just enough to get you up and running.Brother's manual shows a setting to help alleviate the paper crunch we were experiencing. The change did diminish the number of paper jams, but surely didn't eliminate them.The replacement printer also had print head problems. No quantity of cleaning of the print head mitigated the problem.Brother's support for Mac OS X is weak at best. I know that they just updated the twain driver and the printer driver, but I run into problems with both my machines. One, granted, is an older G3 w/o built in USB support, the other is a Powerbook. The Powerbook printing seemed to work decently once the drivers were upgraded...still with the print head problem though. The tower, despite not having a problem with any other USB device and the printer aren't connecting, although the tower recognized the printer selected on the Powerbook and sent the jobs to the Powerbook...perhaps its a setting that I've overlooked somewhere, but Mac use is pretty simple.I can't get the twain drivers recognized by either Photoshop or Adobe Acrobat by either machine. No scanning capabilities. Again, I don't think that this is my fault or a missed setting.I did see that somebody else said the Mac drivers worked...perhaps for him/her, not for me.The MFC-5100C did a pretty decent job, speedwise, with both color and black and white copying. If you go into the copying action with the realistic understanding that you're using a lower end inkjet to do the copying you won't be let down...providing your print head works. This was based on the print head working the first couple of days.The sheet feeder works, without jams, quite well. and the cover lifts for larger objects such as big books/maps/your kids face (you never know what they'll try to copy).Overall I'd say avoid this product. The print head, a critical piece for the multi-function part of the MFC product, is just lousy. The cost for the ink replacement, something I should've researched a bit better, is substantial. The paper jams are irritating to the extreme. The support for Mac users is weak at best.I'm sure that there are better uses for your $110 today. Light a cord of wood with the singles...you'd get better productivity. Happy Holidays
These entry level Sennheiser earbuds have excellent sound quality for the price. I was a bit skeptical; I'm familiar with some of Sennheiser's higher end products, but thought I'd take a chance on these to use with my MP3 player. I wasn't disappointed - these earbuds sound better than anything else in this price class. Also, as other reviewers have noted, they are designed very well and stay in your ears. Highly recommended.
Great purchase for the price. Cables work fine with everything. No need to buy monster cables at all anymore!
I bought the Samsung L70 player from Fry's, I think it was about $180, much pricier than other 7" players at the time. But... the clerk talked us into it, claiming that the resolution was better than others. I now have a feeling that he just wanted a higher commission.It worked a few times, then kept resetting when moved. I agree with the other review titled "Portable unless you move it" -- essentially that's the truth. By the time I went back to Fry's it was outside of the exchange period; I called Samsung, but neglected to ship it back before the warranty expired. Did I already mention that the player was gently used a few times (maybe 4?).I guess I should have learned my lesson the previous year, when a Samsung 8mm video camera broke after three months. No more Samsung products for my family.
Sort of a spy thriller but from a female and personal perspective. The setting is the 1970s but much is told in flashbacks to the second world war time period. I found it difficult to put this book down; it was a fascinating read and and illuminated me about an oft overlooked facet of the USA's decision to actively join the allied forces. Mr. Boyd's knack for infusing humor and the most basic level of candor in his stories is quite present throughout.
Excellent product and just what I was looking for. I love it! Now I can get all my old cassette tapes and 78 rpm records onto CDs.
The images projected on this frame have amazing clarity and resolution. The 4 extra colored picture frames are a plus as well. I just bought another as a gift and I highly recommend.
I was so impressed by the low price and comparable print quality of the M750 that I decided to try it instead. To date, I haven't had any problems with the machine and am quite pleased with its performance. It is a great piece of equipment for a home-based business or family-owned PC.
I have had this for awhile now, and I love it. No problems at all, and for the price, you can't go wrong. The software is interesting, works pretty well. Not sure if I will keep it yet though.
I was surprised at how easy the install was. This modem is much faster than the modem my cable company provided. Small and takes up very little space. Can't say anything bad really. For the price, this is a great modem that perform well.
Don't go for expensive ones, they don't do any wonder...as I mentioned this does exactly what a HDMI cable should do.
It's cheap and functions properly. For my 1080p needs, this fucntions perfectly. Used with PS3 and upconverting dvd player and works fine.
What a relief! Only one remote to control all the av equipment. Easy to set up and use. The fact that it has a rechargable battery makes it worry free.
i'm using the .3x fisheye (aka: death lens) for shooting bmx.so far it's been great with my dvx100b.this lens is sweet action!i used to have the same lens for a vx2100, but i find that the lens for the dvx100b has a wider viewing angle. if you're lookign for a kick@$$ lens with a wide viewing angle then perhaps you should stop whining and get a .3x fisheye......stupid!too far?in conclusion, this lens is dope......except the lens cover for the back of the lens is rubber instead of metal.....i didn't like that. the rubber cap is cheap and hard to get off.other then that, great lens! 2 thumbs and 1 foot up.-cole.
Just what I was looking for. Memory strips popped right in and worked with no issues. $40 for 2G's.
It works just the way HDMI cables should work. No point in getting a $100 cable when this one does exactly the same thing at the exact same quality.
The cable is not that good, I have experienced some digital dropouts not as good as my other brand HDMI cable.
if you dunt considering about the pricego for it.it is coated, only one piece of glass, so it is easy to cleanother CPL filters, some of them are too dark when you use it in right angle( should use longer shutter speed, so may cause a bad picture)other CPL filters, especially cheap filters ( less than 50 bucks- for 77mm) cannot reduce ultraviolet ray as good as this one, which means like a dirt on your lensother CPL filters, you can not have confidence, the B+W filters are made in Germany, every professional photographers at least have oneand for most of all, if you are purchasing this one(77mm) , you must have a great lens, such like canon 24-70 f/2.8 , don't waste your money on those cheap filters, go for this one; it is not about price, it is about quality.hope my review can help you.
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.
I have had one of these for 10 months and I love it! I use it often and it has never given me any problems! Great sound and user friendly.My daughter has an ipod. Although the Zen Nano I have is not as powerful, I still prefer it.If you don't want to shuck out the money for an ipod, don't buy one of the cheap MP3 players. I would highly reccommend the Zen Nano!
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 purchased this Sub to replace the blown unit in my 98 Expedition. I thought the reduced depth would make for a direct replacement, didn't. Out came the Dremmel to cut into the box inclosure. Once I fitted it in, it sounds better than the original; and now that it's broken in, sounds better than that....
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.
i got it right after three days from the day of purchasing, and the quality was also satisfying.
Purchased this memory chip and it was shipped immediately. Very easy to install and works perfectly. No problems whatsoever.
The title says it all. This ink works fine and appears to produce reasonably accurate results, but it is expensive, just like a lot of inkjet cartridges and I can't find a generic that works so I'm stuck buying these.
Great product! Great option for customers who refused to be ripped off by the big box stores unnecessary high and blantant markup. Thank God for the internet and sites like this that carry the same product for less!!!
This strap is perfect for my needs - it is easy to wrap around my SLR lens when store the camera in my (Domke) shoulder bag, is inconspicuous on my neck (no blazing yellow NIKON advertisement), it is very well made, and it has no metal pieces to scratch equipment. I only wish i could have bought one (1) from Amazon, they are only sold in boxes of six. I'll be using them on a second camera body, binoculars, other bags, and as Christmas gifts...
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!
The radio is okay for AM & FM Reception. It has good FM Stereo Sound. However, The main reason why I bought the Grundig Yacht Boy 300 PE Was for the Short Wave Band. The reception is terrible and often non existing. If you want this radio for travel, be sure to bring an external antenna with you. Otherwise look for a better quality short wave.
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!
Some notes about this computer.The video card will NOT work with the game City of Heros. It will almost work with the Sims 2. Back up your game in a different folder every once in a while because if it does hit a flaw it will delete your family. It works fine with World Of Warcraft but if you want the best graphics possible you will have to get a new one. They're very easy to change out.It does not have a video out port. So forget using this computer purely as a DVD player and hooking it up to your TV. You can't.Get the fastest internet connection you can--this baby can fly.You might want to throw in some more ram if you're keeping it for gaming so it can keep up in the next few years.I haven't had a virus scanner on it for a year and it still works.It stays nice and cool due to the box but it also gets a LOT of dust for the same reason. You'll have to clean it every six months like a regular computer or the fans will die.Mine arrived perfect out of the box but I bought it from CompUSA and they have good customer service.I have just recently been having a problem writing DVDs. I can still write CDs (it has a combo drive). I think the DVD writing software is bugged.The HP monitor that came with mine has dead pixels. Very annoying if you're doing art.Love the USB ports on the front. Very convient.It's more of a gaming machiene than a media center.After having a Gateway for 3 years and being on school machienes this is the best computer that I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. All computers have their quirks and this machiene makes trouble shooting them easy.
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 this item in the summer of 2005 to use at school with my laptop.Pros:~ Size - it will fit in your backpack or pocket without a problem.~ Easy to use - no downloading/installing necessary, just plug it in!~ Receiver - snaps right into the bottom of the mouse so you'll never lose it! Also you can rotate a piece on the receiver to align it with the level of the mouse.~ Battery life - I've had it for over a year and have only changed the battery once.~ Cordless - I've used it many times when making powerpoint presentations, it's very handy to walk around with and just click and move on!~ Durable - someone else mentioned that they wish it had a carrying case, I definitely disagree. This mouse doesn't need one! I've dropped it several times--once so hard that the top panel and the battery popped out--but it worked fine when I put everything back in its place.Cons:~ Connection - it's not a very strong connection between the mouse and receiver, I've found that if the mouse doesn't have a direct line of sight to the receiver, it sometimes doesn't work.~ Random behavior - a few times when I plugged the receiver in the mouse didn't connect. All I did was unplug and replug it and it worked fine though.~ Size - some people with larger hands may find that's it's too tiny and uncomfortable to use. I suggest going to Best Buy or somewhere else to feel the different mice before purchasing them.
This ink cartridge works just as well as the more expensive kind and is well worth buying.It's also a good value for your money and I was very pleased with it and shall buy more of them.
this is an excellent mouse with a perfect price to!!! and it is a brand which is Microsoft.i recommend it to anyone who wants to buy a wireless mouse.buy this one its a great value! and lasts long......
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.
I have to say, after reading all the recent reviews of sony firmware problems, cheapness etc,etc.. I *was NOT* a fan of overpriced name of sony equipment.... Sooooo I did not get this player on the first round, even though everyone has stated the image was superior. Instead I purchased the Samansung 850 Upconverting dvd player. The picture on the samsung was terrible when using HDMI, I tried 2 diffrent units and finaly just bit my tounge and returned it for the Sony DVPNS70H.I have not used any connection on this player other than the HDMI so I cannot vouch for the component output. With HDMI I plugged it in, set the player for my tv and BAMMM the image was instantly way better than the samsung, I threw in unleashed, Lord of the Rings etc, the image on my week old 61" LCOS screen was phenominal. I would highly recomend getting this player. I had zero problems getting it going, the menus are the same old sony stable scheme so if you have ever used a sony, you will have zero problems navigating. All you do is plug it in, set the output and your done.The only downside to the sony is no included HDMI cable so expect to spend $50 - $115 for a cable... quick tip, go to walmart, they have good quality cables for $48.Other than that, get the best dvd player you can, cause having the latest and greatest display don't mean diddly if your using a poor upscaling dvd player..HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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.
I think everything to be said about the quality of the camera and its performance has been said already. I've used Nikon cameras for years from a Nikkormat from 1967. Always dependable, always the best quality. As for the D40x, a story: A few weeks ago, I had it with me and through a bad set of events, it was kicked off the back of a scaffolding to land on a concrete floor 8 feet below. I was horrified. However, the only damage to the camera was to one of the prongs that holds the lens to the body. I sent the entire thing in to have it tested and checked for damage. None.Another small point vs. the Cannon Rebel xTi, the shutter sound is much less obtrusive, but still satisfying. I enjoy pointing this out to a friend with a Cannon when the bird he is photographing flies away and I get the good ten frames.
card is cheap and that's about it. It is way too slow to keep up with a DSLR. Get the faster high speed card. This one sucks
this product removed everything off my ipod touch. as soon as i plugged it in, the ipod shut off and wouldnt turn back on. then it took everything off it. i will never buy something like this again on this website. waste of money!
Excelente comprar, la computadora Sony VAIO VGN-C140G, es lo m&aacute;ximo, lo mejor es su tama&ntilde;o, sin despreciar la excelente velocidad y versatilidad de esta m&aacute;quina, estaba acostumbrado a maquinas mucho m&aacute;s grandes y no sab&iacute;a las ventajas del tama&ntilde;o hasta que compre mi Sony de 13.3" es muy c&oacute;moda en su traslado, pero les recomiendo siempre comprar su m&aacute;ximo de memoria RAM, seria buena idea comprar los 2 GB de memoria RAM, es lo mejor para tener mucha mas versatilidad en esta excelente maquina.
A little pity that it doesn't have a main dial and an AE lock on it. it gets really hard to use automatica exposure when you are shooting vertical. Otherwise a very nice accessory of ElanII.
This case is very nice...well built and sleek looking. However, the capacity is slightly less than advertised, and my Dell Latitude D600 (1.25" x 12.5" x 10.25") did not fit. Actual inner dimensions are probably .25" to .5" less than stated.Besides this, it's a great case: I am going to order the next size bigger right now.
Great sound quality. I bought this in early 2007. I have it setup with some JBL speakers for a 7.1 surround sound and the sound quality is really good. After using it for a while it still fools me sometimes. If the door bell rings in a movie I still find myself turning to check my front door.
I bought it with hope I should use old joystick my friend borow me, but it was waisting money
Basically, I bought memory to make my computer perform better. The tricky part is making sure you have the right memory for the right computer. This was the right memory, it installed and works correctly, and the price was reasonable. Once it's installed, you pretty much forget it - it works, and that's what counts. I would not hesitate to purchase it again.
This television is in my daughter's room because she plays video games with her friends, and watch a lot of television shows, movies, etc. I really like that there is a stand below it- somewhere to store her game systems, bluray player, and a few other little gadgets that they hook up to the television themselves. They even have the computer connected to it at times, as well as their smart phones to play videos. She has had this television since she was 10 and is 15 now and has always easily connected the bluray player, or dvd player, or game console on her own without help from an adult. Apparently it's easy to use. the only problem I have with it is right now: a message pops up on the screen saying that the lamp needs to be replaced- so I have to find a new lamp. Otherwise, it's great.
Our 5 yr son wanted his own camera and after looking at quite a few we decided on this 'kid-friendly' one. He can edit the pictures right on the camera and the menu is so simple I didn't need to teach him anything. Although it's a little bulky, it has been dropped several times and still works great.It suggests not using rechargable batteries? but everything gets rechargables these days, better for the environment and our wallet. We found a set that actually didn't work in anything else because they are 3 years old. We also put in an old memory card we had (256mb) so he can take tons of pictures or even videos, and not have to worry about them getting deleted after the batteries die. He has taken 10 minutes worth of videos and 150 pictures with the batteries still going strong and over 200mb of storage left on his memory card.I can't say anything as far as resolution is concerned because we haven't downloaded anything on a computer. We have hooked the camera up to a TV, which is entertaining. We recommend it for any little photographer who wants a durable, fun camera.
This thing has the clunkiest interface, and is the most troublesome to program, of any digital device I've ever encountered. What a royal pain to set up, by webpage wizards!!! Want to adjust something? First get online, then work your way through a bunch of circular wizard questions, none of which are appropriate, down load software updates repeatedly, keep at it for hours...Hate reading documentation? Don't worry, it doesn't come with any--instead, check online.After fighting this thing for 3 months, I did more careful research and bought a Universal Remote URC200--actually cost less...and what a difference!The URC200 is a very well-designed control. Both IR and RF functions are flawless. Easy to set up, easy to "learn" any command from any other remote (for example, it didn't come with a code for my Sanyo PLV-80 projector, but I was able to get it to learn ALL the Sanyo remote's commands -- like lens shift, input, focus, etc.-- in less than 3 minutes!) The optional base station works very well, but its antenna should not be too close (1 foot) to any component or DVI cables (otherwise it picks up spurious signals and blocks out the remote's RF transmissions). I use mine from 50 feet, through walls. What a refreshing change after the Logitech Harmony! I purchased mine as a set with the base station from B & H Photo online for 99.95.
The Remote only works through 10.4 and the packaging is misleading. I had to send an email to customer support to find out the problem. Now I have the headache of returning the item.
Being a home theater rookie made me a tad nervous about spending big $$$ on a sound system. Rest assured, this system is everything that I hoped for, Easy to set up and even easier to use. I have a Samsung FP-T5084 plasma television that is hooked up to the Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Home Theater System...man....sound is great!
For those who want an inexpensive, not-too-difficult, acceptably-well performing answering machine, this is just the ticket. The thing is sturdy, and best of all, the buttons are easy to read. If you have been tortured with machines which made the button labels the same color as the background (but a tad lighter), then the easy-read part is a godsend. Since most answering machines have you go through a bunch of steps for the initial setup anyway, this one is not particularly hard. Less trouble is a good thing!
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 just fine. Haven't had any problems with it. It is cheap and gets the job done. It is the perfect length for any home use.
I tried buying Micro$oft points directly from the Xbox Live site but kept getting an error message denying my use of my CC. I just had foot surgery and wanted to play the new Panzer General Allied Assault game as I loved the demo. Since I can't really get out of the house, I found this ability on Amazon to buy the points and get the code in real-time. Worked like a charm! After waiting less then a minute, the code appeared. I redeemed the code on the Xbox site as I HATE having to enter codes via a controller on my xbox. The full 1600 pts appeared instantly and I am now playing the full version of my game! Not sure why others had problems but it worked great for me! Love this feature as opposed to having to run to Best Buy or Wal-Mart to buy the cards.
A copy of this DVD+R came with my HP external DVD burner. DVD+R's in general are cheaper than their DVD+RW counterpart, and after trying to make a copy of a DVD, I discovered why. The DVD+RW burned with no problem, but the DVD+R disc did not. Maybe I should try more before I judge them, but based off of first impressions, this DISC gets a D- rating from me!
A problem that many women do not like to admit is having excess/unwanted facial hair. In the past i had used sally hanson creams and what not to get rid of upper lip hair, ect. It worked great for a few months then one day out of the blue i had a horrible reaction to it, my skin was burned and the marks did not fully go away until about a year. Obviously i was done with creams and such. I took a chance on this item because of the affordable prices, great reviews, and it looked to be a great item.IT IS! The large blade is PERFECT for getting rid of upper lip hairs. It gets rid of it quick and easily with almost no irritation. I also tried it on other hairs on my face and it worked great. I have not yet used the eyebrow blade but i might in the future. For someone who wants a pain-free, and affordable way to get rid of facial hair, this is the product for you!
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.
Thank goodness for digital signal. Expensive cables may allow you to lasso cattle, but they don't deliver improved signal.
I shoot video for our Church. We had a tri-pod but someone had lostthe shoe for the camera.Again hard to find ( I live close to Houston Texas should be able to findanything there) so I looked here. and here it was ...ThanksJohn HenryDayton Texas
this phone is wonderful, not only because its portable, but its clarity is great. I bought it for my dad who wears 2 hearing aids, when he uses this phone he keeps the one hearing aid in to hear thru the headset, and the other he removes. He can hear everything, which is a FIRST. Im so happy I found this phone it makes for great conversations between the 2 of us!
Had the original boom box for 4 or 5 years and finally wore the on-off button out. Replaced it with another, which was luckily still available, and am equally happy with it. Good sound. great price, and terrific features like am/fm radio, cd player and cassette tape player. Works on both batteries and regular electric current.
If you have an Onkyo device with ipod Dock entry, you need to get one. This is my second adquisition and comes with a small remote control which is very easy to install and use.You can also display your ipod's screen on your TV.
Sound great for the price. Easy to install. Definitely made a difference in the boat and made our lake experience more fun.
This is the worst headphone I have ever bought.It's actually quite sad. The sound is great. Problem is - on your ears, the little 'phones stick &lt;i&gt;away&lt;/i&gt; from your ears.So there is: - NO MUSIC THAT U HEAR - NO ISOLATION - LOTS OF AMBIENT NOISE - NOT HIGHLY EFFICIENTAll in all, great headphones that refuse to let u listen. QUITE ANNOYING. And I shelled out $10 for these. Oh, well........IF YOU HAVE A HUGE HEAD - the problem of the speakers jumpin away from your ears at an akward angle is non-existent. My sister uses these phones, and she loves em. If you're like me, and have an average-sized head, or have an average-to-small sized head without any hair hanging down, these probably won't fit on you very well.
When I first recieved the Wireless Optical Mouse Blue, I had a little trouble getting used to it. It seemed to move around on my screen very fast. After installing the IntelliPoint software, I found a feature which let you adjust the movement according to how you use it. After setting this up I have had no problem. I've been using it for two weeks now and have had no problem with battery life.The mouse fits very well in your hand. Scroll wheel is nice and easy to use and the optical tracking works very good. If you let it sit for a long time with out using it (hours), it will go into some sort of sleep mode. I find that moving the mouse does not wake it up but if you click one of the buttons or move the scroll, it picks right up again.I was worried that the wireless feature of this mouse would not work very well but I have had no problem. The only instance where it started to skip was when my desk was piled with papers and things were covering up the reciever. Moved the papers away and it worked just fine. Only thing I wish was that it worked farther away than six feet, but that's still a pretty good distance.My overall suggestion, if your looking for a replacement mouse or you just need a mouse, get this one. It will not disappoint you. Price is very low considering that it is wireless AND optical all in one. But, if you are looking for just a cheap, simple mouse, I would suggest getting a little 5-10 dollar off brand mouse as they will work. If your a gadget lover like me, this will deffinately entertain you.
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.
Sure it's a little noisy, but it's destroying DATA! It's CYA, what do you expect? The DD3001 would accept disc just as fast as I could feed them and never missed a beat.I destroyed about 500 disc of various types and tested several of them just so I was sure they couldn't be ready. They couldn't.Now I just need to find a use for 500+ CDs and DVDs of various styles and colors.
OK, I'm very pleased with this camera.The pictures I've taken are great, the exposure is always correct and the new display and aditional functions works perfect.It's really fast on the start up and the buffer allows to take many RAW pictures even on slow Compact Flash cards.I have no complains about this camera, I'm really pleased, everything works fast and fine.The 18-55mm lens is poorly constructed and not very well. But it's also a cheap starter.
I have been using a Kodak z712 for about two months now and have shot about 2,000 pics. The camera is capable of excellent pictures, great zoom range, exceptional video, and all at an excellent price in a very small package, but I do notice some problems.Worst is batteries-The camera can deplete NiMH rechargables just sitting for a few days. The unit comes with a nice lithium ion battery but it is NOT RECHARGABLE. Nor is a recharger included. If you use lithium ion 's you will get good battery life , but they are expensive! If you use rechargables other than Li-ION you will get very poor battery life (40-50 images). AND I found it hard and expensive to get Li-Ion rechargable batteries and especially a working charger. On that note avoid shopextreme.com - they rip off alot of customers.The camera does very well in good light but has problems focusing in lower light. (It helps to select macro or distance settings to aid focusiing) Sometimes it just won't focus (then go to manual). Sometimes it won't snap the picture, and that's frustrating.The LCD is very bright, the menu system is very good, The image stabilization is very good. There are a lot of features and manual controls.The zoom is amazing for so inexpensive a camera. At full zoom I recommend a tripod. I could actually get clearer long distance pictures from the z712 that I could from my Canon 350d with a 300mm lens. (Don't get me wrong - overall $1,200 of DSLR and lenses are a much better platform)Concluding: for the price -amazing possibilities, but spotty performance in lower light - worst are the battery issues
Overall, it works ok for turning on and off groups of components, setting the inputs and outputs and controlling the volume from the proper component. However, I hoped to replace four remotes with one when I bought this and this has not been the case. I've still got two remotes lying around and I'm not selling the others on eBay either! Even though it loads "all" of the functions associated with a particular device there are big mismatches between functions in the factory remotes and the functions in the logitech. This is the case even though most of my components are pretty mainstreem stuff (Sony KV-30HS420, Denon AVR-1801, Panasonic DMR-ES10, DirecTV H20) THere is no facility in logitech's online software to let them know that their data is AFU. So much for "continually updating our database"! Making this work has been a HUGE time sink. The software is stupid and beurocratic, sometimes asking irrelevant questsions (e.g. "What input does the DVD player use?" when you're setting up to watch the satellite.) While cheaper than some, the unit is very expensive compared to other universal remotes I *should have* bought (e.g. Sony RMVL600)
I have been watching my English DVD's on my X Box, which means a fight with the kids for user time. I saw this unit on Amazon, and thought, $75??? How can that be? But with the good reviews I thought why not?I hooked up the unit out of the box and played flawlessly whatever I put it. I gave my much more expensive Samsung to my son, as this "Cheap" unit plays everything.What a steal!
my only complaint about this product is that the screw that holds the shaft of the umbrella loose thread. I've only used it for 1 day
This is my fourth-and probably last--Visioneer scanner. And I plan to return this one. If you already have PaperPort (I had version 9.0) you have to completely UNINSTALL it in order to add this scanner. (Huh?) And removal is not straightforward. (Read some of the troubleshooting instructions on Visioneer.com; they should be embarrassed.) The uninstall did not work, so I had to download 2 different files from Visioneer.com to clean up the mess. Finally, PaperPort 8.0 installed, but it never found the scanner. Prompted by the web site, I deleted the twain files on my computer and installing a downloaded driver-which resulted in a strong Microsoft warning that this file was not compatible with Windows. At one point, PaperPort would consistently close immediately after being opened-it didn't crash, it just closed itself.Meanwhile, the tech support number included in the scanner package was "disconnected or no longer in service." The number provided on the web site has hours so short that I can't use their support for my home computer. And have you tried their touted "SARA" to troubleshoot a problem? Don't bother.These are just a few of the problems I encountered. I had been perfectly satisfied with my old Strobe (which was also a headache to install), but Visioneer doesn't support Windows XP for the old Strobe. (I don't trust them to support the next OS upgrade either.) If you like nightmares and complex computer challenges, then Visioneer scanners are for you. As for me, I'm going shopping.
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
This is a great camera accessory for your computer and great to use with Skype and other applications. I even bought one for my family, who lives miles away, so I wouldn't miss out on my Neice, as she grows up. Since my purchase, I have bought a new computer with a built-in camera and no longer have use for this one. If you are interested in buying mine (in the same condition as when purchased), please comment on this review and I will get further information to you. I still have the packaging and information paperwork that came with my purchase. I bought this item NEW from Amazon.
This card works very well and produces a good HDTV picture. The only problem is the software that comes bundled is worthless so expect to use 3rd party software such as Microsoft's Media Center, SageTV, or BeyondTV. I personally purchased SageTV to compliment the card for a full feature home theater PC.
I have a deskful of digital voice recorders and this one is head and shoulders above the others. I purchased my first 960PC, it made an impression on me and I purchased a second one two weeks later. Extremely good record/playback run time on batteries. Great features. Absolutely no problem on PC. Olympus has a hit!
My computer for some reason doesn't let me charge my Zen on it so I bought one of these. Works great. It charges very fast even if its almost dead. Well worth it even if your computer works
Was not sent PNY memory. I was sent HP. The same specs and they work excellent. Upgraded an older machine and did the job
This works great for holding a small compilation of CD's. It seems to be of good quality. I was a little disappointed in the fact that the shell is made of a flexible plastic, I was hoping it would be a hard-shell. Otherwise, it works great!
By far the worst software installation I have ever experienced. There is no way that this product went through any kind of quality assurance--it simply does not install. Fortunately, by the fifth attempt, I looked at the Amazon.com comments for this product and found the steps for hand copying files that a previous reviewer provided (thank you!).Once installed, I found the product to be a satisfactory, basic introduction to French. I think that it is worth the price, at least, once you get it installed.
with this price I was a little suspicious whether it will work, but it turned out the cable is fine, exactly the same one shown on the picture and I got no problem using it to connect my PC and Sharp TV. Good product!
I wanted something I could take on the job site and this was perfect it holds securly and it protects very well I have dropped my pda alot and the case might bend or get scratched but the pda is fine. Great Product.
very easy to connect to tv and cable high definition box. better sound and picture using the cable than rca cable
Got it on 1/1/09 and i got error code 102 May 2. wont work and the worst part about it is I never use it do to it being so big, battery life being so short. Then you got the proprietary charger! Accessories are expensive. Just all around sucks. I wanted to like it but it was just a waste of money. Oh and customer service had me fill out a RMA but that was last I herd from them.
Probably works great when you have cable or satellite. We don't, just an indoor antenna. No manual or other paperwork was included. After a lot of research, I finally found the &#34;answer&#34; I needed in a review. Definitely will not work with just a standalone tv.
It helped my need of a game that I had wanted on my Xbox 360 edition ....... ...... . .
I bought this charger from an Amazon seller for my Kodak KLIC-8000 rechargeable battery and it didn't recharge my battery at all. I followed directions on the back of the box. The red status light came on but neither the red or green charge indicator came on. I charged the battery at home for about four hours, tried it in my camera and didn't work. Took the charger to work charged there for about eight hours. Still no charge. I guess you do need the generic battery in order for this to work.
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.
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.
I plugged the cable into aSamsung PN43D450 43-Inch 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black)and the picture looked great! What more can you ask for? The length and quality of the cable were not an issue at all.
This is the best system for anyone who wants more than just regular speakers. this system has so many different ways to listen to great sound. and the remote that comes with it is such a pleasure to have, so you dont have reach for the sub wofer to turn it on. when you purchase5.1 Game Console Adapter Convert Rca Plugs To A Single 1/8as i have, triples the output of sound. Overall you can plug and play this thing with ANYTHING! So far i have played it with DVDs Animes iPOD PS2 even my Gameboy. The speakers are mountable anywhere, even upside down which is what i have done underneath my loft bed.this is a lifetime purchase pending i take care of it like everything else i do.
I researched extensively a wheeled briefcase since I tend to keep them a long time. First requirement this time: a spinner. Not a lot of choices in this area unless I spent $250+ dollars. The price was right on this Samsonite. I am happy with the space and organization in this briefcase for my laptop, iPad, cabling, file folders, etc. However, it is true, you must unzip the entire bag to get to your laptop. This is annoying when you are going through airport security. Additionally, when you unzip the entire bag, the weight shifts and usually the bag will not stand upright. Again, annoying. Lastly, you must work hard at using the "spinner" features. I do not know if the problem is the handle or the wheels or both. The handle is not rigid enough (very wobbly) to support easily "pushing" the briefcase; I tend to fight the handle's wobbiness to keep the wheels going the direction I want. I will keep the bag although I am disappointed the bag did not rate as high as the usual Samsonite standards.
This charger works well. My Canon 5L batteries need to be squeezed in very firmly or else they don't charge, but the status is indicated on an LED, so it's not a problem. This it more compact than my original Canon charger and I recommend it.
This modular hood simply snaps onto the filter holder by pressing on the upper and lower faces. For telephoto lenses you can add additional Cokin Modular Hoods by clipping them into the first one. This hood helps to elimante lens flare. The hood (255) is necessary in order to use certain Cokin filters and accessories : The Prism (219), Mirage (220), Coupling Ring (308) and Colored Diffusers (082). It is a good ideal to have at lease two of the hoods. If two is too many just snap it off
This A/B switch was defective out of the package. Even if it wasn't defective, it was so poorly made I doubt it would have worked more than a few days.
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.
Spent hours installing, re-installing, and capturing. It would die and crash my computer. It did not work on my Toshiba Satellite notebook (512MB RAM, 3.06GHz, Pentium 4), even with 50GB available on my HD. Tried switching cables. Would highly NOT recommend!
Got this to record church services directly from the audio board. The recorder is very easy to use. Don't bother read the manual, just touch record and stop so it is almost idiot proof to record things. Sound quality is excellent! We are using the audio input jack and it works great.Agree that the case feels cheap but didn't buy it for the case. Have used the built in microphones a few times and the sound recording is pretty good for recording meetings.
I used the camera both on dry land and underwater.. the pictures were all very blue in color tone.. I read the reviews and some buyers said on the dryland it was fine... Not in my case.. but it does help to create memories of being underwater.. better than nothing.
the thing i like most is the wireless headphones that goes with this model. i hate i cant find it.
This one-sided matte-coated paper is fast-drying and odour-free. Since the coating is on one side, there is a small grayish logo on the other side to remind you which side to print on. Both sides are nearly as white as the HP uncoated Bright White Paper normally sold in 500-page reams, and you can print on both sides with good results. If you really need photographic quality, there is no beating using a glossy paper. Even the generic brand glossy paper will surpass the performance of this matte paper.Where this paper really falls down is its high-price. There are many other brands of coated papers with equally good, equally SHARP, equally BRIGHT COLOUR performance in the matte-coated paper realm. Some of those other papers are even coated on both sides so that you can print equally well on both sides. I know; I have bought over ten different brands of matte-coated papers to test them before using in higher-volume printing with the HP Deskjet C6578 family of cartridges (and refill ink).I would like to point out that if you use this paper, you should use it only for one-sided printing. While you can print on both sides, the uncoated side will appear different (even if it is black-only text) when compared to the printing on the coated side. For such purposes, I recommend a paper that is coated on both sides, and there are quite a few that are (and lower-priced than this HP paper).This paper seems slightly reactive with HP ink. An immediately-printed image seems to slightly change in colour over a one-day period (when comparing an older image to the same freshly-printed image).
An excellent quality for the price pair of binoculars. Very light-weight, easy to adjust and perfect for baseball games. I was tired of lugging an old pair of 8X24 binocs to baseball games and these Nikons are exactly what I needed. They do not get 5 stars because the package only includes protective covers for the eyepieces and not the lens.
I have not had a problem with this drive since I took it out of the box. Previously, I had bought another company's cheaper drive. After ten days of frustration, I exchanged it for the HP 8100. From opening the box to installation and use, this drive lives up to HP's reputation for quality. I highly recommend it.
This system just has too many hastles... The cords for the speakers are too short, if you turn the volume control just SLIGHTLY, the music goes WAY TOO LOUD! And eventually, my speakers started to fade in and out and I'm sure it's the speakers because when I plug in another set, works fine! So don't bother wasting your time or money!
The set up can be a challenge for a neophyte like myself.There are no written instructions included.One must rely on an installation CD.I will spare the details but if you make a mistake you must call tech support as did I.It probably would have been a 10 minute job with detailed instructions rather it was at least an hour including a call to my DSL tech people.That bother aside it works fine through my home.
The Toshiba PDR-M21 is a great way to jump into digital photography at a decent resolution, without spending a boatload of money. Amazon's free memory card offer at the time of my purchase was also a plus.The camera is easy to learn, with good ducumentation. The photos are bright and detailed. The transfer software works fine with my 5 year-old photo editing program.What surprises me is that there is no lens cap or cover (what was Toshiba thinking?) and that darned function knob is way too easy to move with normal handling of the camera.If you think you can live with these two items, the PDR-M21 is worth a look. With the money you'll save, you can get a decent camera case to protect the lens & extra batteries as well.
I recently purchased 2 of the Sony MDRRF925BK wireless stereo headphones and the main reasons I got this item was that it was simple to hook up to my stereo or MP3 player, the price was reasonable and it was wireless. When I got these headphones, I had to do a 16-hour initial battery charge for the included rechargable battery that this item uses. You can use AAA batteries also if you want to. I was going to purchase another rechargable battery for these wireless headphones, but I will probably use rechargable AAA batteries if this battery ever wears out. Recharging the included rechargable battery pack is simple as you just put the headphones back on the cradle included with these headphones and the battery pack will start charging automatically!! Installing these wireless headphones to a stereo, MP3 player or other device is fairly simply....as long as you got a small headphone jack. But if not, you can get a conversion plug to make the standard full-sized headphone jack into a mini headphone jack at any local electronics store. Anyways, installation was easy and the headphones did indeed work as promised. Sound quality is fair, but I have to turn up the volume on the stereo a bit higher than with standard wired stereo headphones which is no big deal for me. However, when you are close to a computer, you will hear periodic "popping" or "clicking" noises as you get close to the computer. The included instructions did indicate that was a possibility of computer interference with these headphones...so you were warned.They are pretty comfy to wear over long periods of time and overall, they are not that bad. They are more comfy than my Sony wired stereo headphones I usually use and hopefully these headphones will last quite awhile. The range is pretty decent with these headphones. I think the instruction manual indicates 150 foot range with these wireless headphones and my house is over 50 feet wide and they worked just fine, considering it's 900 mhz technology used here.If there is any negative comments on these headphones, it would be the periodic and rather annoying "popping" or "clicking" noises you can pick up if you are fairly close to a computer.I would say for the price I paid for these headphones, I got my money's worth....if they last quite awhile.Overall, they are not perfect....but I have had other wireless headphones that were more difficult to install and they did not work at all....so since I installed/connected these Sony wireless headphones up to my compact stereo in my home office, they work pretty darn good. I give these headphones 4 of 5 stars here.
This is a fantastic camera, and I love it to pieces!
Can't get the contrast or printing right. Manual/help is not user friendly. I'm afraid to call hp, they'll probably charge me an arm for tech support. I suppose will be worth it once I get it worked out, need a lightscribe for dummies book.
The Case Logic CDE-72 is a very nice sturdy CD case. The case is very good quality and the zipper works well. The CDs are inserted into good quality black plastic cd-holders, nothing flimsy or cheap. The only thing that I noticed is when you look up the case on amazon.com it shows a picture with a handle. This case DOES NOT have a handle. The main reason I purchased this case was because I really wanted a case with a handle. However the case is designed in such a way that it is very easy to grab and hold and I can live without the handle just fine. My old case held less cd's but was really bulky and would slip through my hands but not this one. I would highly recommend this case to anyone.
i love the dvd player. only problem is i cant get it to play PAL no matter what i do. TALINSDAY or anyone who can help please email me at mytiggerbu@sbcglobal.net. i have an older dvd i got 2 years ago but its difficult to use and just got this one and love it already. great deal for the price.
The cable arrived sooner than promised and worked as expected. I thought the shipping and handling charge was high; it cost almost as much as the cable. But, I had looked in local stores extensively and it wasn't available anywhere except on-line. So I guess I had no choice.
I was very impressed with this sub! It is a powerful sub for the price. It will give you everything you need (unless you have a giant room to rock). The sub has a crossover control which is important and not found on a lot of subsI highly recommend this product.
Very disappointed in this bracket. One of the two mounting "ears" snapped off within a month of owning it. The design is bizarre, to say the least. I had to mount it upside down in order for it to work at all and even then it wouldn't stay affixed to the windshield unless the GPS unit itself was sitting on the dashboard or else the weight of the unit would cause the bracket to pop off of the window. It also would not keep the GPS stationary unless it touched the dashboard. It would vibrate.If you use it you better get the lighter power cord because changing batteries is a nightmare.All in all, a big mistake buying this bracket.You would think that Magellan would have done a better job since they designed the GPS unit in the first place and should know what the design problems would be for a bracket to hold the unit.This is a real monstrosity and ugly as can be hanging off of your windshield.
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.
using this to connect my pc to HD TV. I have dual DVI monitors on my PC. To attach TV, I unplug one monitor and plug in this to the DVI cable. Then using a HDMI coupler and 25 foot HDMI cable to attach to TV.Works great.
This cable is just class. It's well built, easy to manage, and best of all, it outputs a brilliant perfectly crystal clear signal. If you're using retro equipment for any reason and need s-video cables, this is the model and brand you want, guaranteed.
Great produt. Very sleek design and the rubber does a great job of preventing it from slidding around on slick scrfaces. Would be great if they offered an armband overlay for running.
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.
This system is OK for those who are on the cheap and want to upgrade to a 5.1 sound solution. However, there are much better alternatives out there, for a little bit more to pay. And as I'm about to expose, you get what you pay for.The main factor detracting from this product is weak bass. This comes as a result of the included 4&quot; LABTEC Subwoofer Driver. Yes, you heard correctly, a 4 inch driver. My brother purchased the system and wasnt happy with the bass at all, so we took the subwoofer assembly apart. Lo and behold, behind the Plastic and Cardboard that makes it appear to house a 8&quot; Driver, there is a wimpy 4&quot; cleverly disguised. The low-end manufacturer Labtec is clearly stamped on the driver. Feel free to pry yours open, if you don't believe me.I hope this isnt a sign of what is to come from audio products. They should advertise what the product truly is, and not try to cover it up with cardboard and plastic. Shame on you logitech for this cheap trick.
I gave as a gift. When the recipients tried to hook it up, it did not work (yes, they read the directions thoroughly and called the 800#). DynaDirect has such a restrictive return policy that there is no way a buyer could receive the product, hook it up, determine it doesn't work and return it within the 7 day return (from their shipping date) policy. Needless to say, the 7 days has passed to return it to DynaDirect and I can get no help to contact the manufacturer / warehouse / North Pole to get the unit replaced or repaired. I'm out $100 and my gift is a pile of electronic junk in the corner of my friends closet!Don't waste your money on this product!Don't purchase electronic gifts through the internet.and Don't buy anything from DynaDirect if there is any chance you may need to return the inoperable mess the ship to you.
"You get what you paid for" is a common saying these days, especially with electronics, and when it's about TVs, it speaks the truth. I've had two prior HDTVs before settling down with this Sony BRAVIA KDL-32S3000, a Vizio and a Sharp. Granted they provide a nice HD picture, it just seemed they could be better. I bought this Sony from all the reviews I've read, and from the fact that I constantly look at it when I go to a major electronics store, comparing it between other companies and other Sony TVs as well.Once I got it home, properly calibrated it, the picture quality was stunning to say the least. The colors really do pop on this TV set, more so than the other TVs that I have own. Contrast ratio really does make a difference when it comes to LCD TVs, and I'm not talking about that Dynamic contrast ratio with crazy numbers like 7000:1 to 15,000:1, I'm talking about the "true" on-screen contrast ratio. This 32S3000 Sony provides up to 1600:1 on-screen contrast ratio, which for an LCD is very good. The other two TVs I owned had 1000:1 and 1200:1, and yes I can notice the difference.Typical of any big name company, Sony in this case, TV build quality is top notch. Built like a tank, this TV speaks quality. I like especially the matte black look bordering the TV, as I'm not a fan on the piano black trim some TVs have. No worries of backlight bleeding or hot spots on the LCD screen, everything is uniformity, much improvement over Sony's last generation of BRAVIA sets.2 HDMI inputs, 2 Component inputs...all which that can accept a 1080p signal. Now this is not a 1080p TV, but it can accept the signal and down converts it to 720p, or the 1366x768 native resolution. This is cool, as I can send a 1080p signal from Playstation 3 and it will accept it with no problem.HD content is quite amazing, from cable to Blu-ray movies, they all look good on this Sony set. You will be amazed.Simply put, if your even thinking of getting this TV, do it! You will not be disappointed.
THis is the best camcorder available. Easy enough for semi-pro but all the features the pros look for. Must have for the prosumer!
This is a budget cable -- there is no doubt about that. For those of us who aren't looking for high performance, and just need function, this is just fine!I use this cable to connect my Xbox 360 and my Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U (42" 720p television). There is absolutely no evidence of signal loss. You CAN use this cable for your 720p connections.
The first thing I noticed when I received this filter was how thin it really is. Then I screwed it onto my lens and began to try it out. Well, ol' "Fat Fingers" could barely turn the polarizer ring...I was unscrewing the filter to turn the ring. I found that it is easier if you grab the filter's ring more from the front. This can cause your hand to be in the way when you are trying to look through the camera's lens to determine the filter's effect. I worked with it a bit and now I feel comfortable using it.Now I needed to photograph some scenic landscapes. So I went to the Bend Big country in West Texas where the skies were clear and blue during December of '07. Yes, I was pleased with the functionality of the filter. It does a good job of removing glare which also increases color saturation and contrast. And I have noticed no ill effects to my photographs, including no vignetting at my lens's widest angle (equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm format camera.) That is something my old filter used to do and since I shoot a lot of landscapes it is the reason I purchased this one.This is a very good quality filter though it does take a bit of work to grasp the ring to turn it. I'm glad it is in my camera bag.
This is the best universal remote control I've ever owned or ever seen.It has completely eliminated the need for all the other remotes. Even the more advanced/complex functions of a unit's remote can be easily programmed into the Logitech Harmony. And with Logitech's online remote control data base, you just enter the brand and model number of an electronic product and, chances are, it already has all the information you'll need, plus the features you'll most likely want to put onto your Harmony. Some of the default features that it put into the remote for my devices didn't work, however, and I had to adjust them manuaully.If you want to incorporate all the features of your old remotes into this one and have it work smoothly, it will take some time - programming, testing, reprogramming until it is tweaked to perfection. But once you're there, you'll be set.CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS EXCELLENT - Logitech has a dedicated department (at the time of this review) for the Harmony Universal Remote. I had to call them twice. The wait time was short and the technicians solved my problems quickly both times.CHARGER/CRADLE ISSUE: Several reviewers complained about problems with the charger. I, too, have experienced this problem - where the unit would not charge. I called tech support and they suggested I clean the contact points in the cradle. When I checked I saw one of the points was "stuck" and not actually making contact with the unit. Cleaning the contacts fixed the problem. That was four months ago and I haven't had a problem since. I suspect there was a manufacturing problem that left a tacky substance in the contact area that created this big problem. Since I don't see this issue mentioned in the most recent reviews, I assume it's been addressed. I still give this product FIVE STARS.Lastly, one of the best features of this remote, besides it's true universal application, is that it lights up when you pick it up so you can read everything on it, including the buttons (they're backlit). And it has a clock on the display. Don't forget it has its own rechargeable battery and charger stand.Great product!
Purchased this to hang a 32&#34; LCD in our child's bedroom. It's come with TONS of hardware to accommodate nearly any installation scenario. Heck, folks at NASA would be able to send it to the International Space Station and have the proper screw/bolts to make it work.Couldn't ask for a better value. Keep it going Amazon.com!
I have used this lens for over 2 years on a Canon XTi and XSi. I have shot 20,000 or more exposures using it for wedding, seniors and family pictures. It is extremely sharp. I do not use the kit lenses which came with the cameras and sold them off right away. I have made 24x30 prints which look wonderful. I had a problem earlier this year with this lens. I was getting an error message. I contacted Tamron, found my old receipt and sent it in. They fixed the lens for free. Tamron lens come with a 6 year warranty which is nice if you use the lens as much as I do. Make sure to hold on to your receipt in case you need a repair.
Very good product, a lot of color choices, many, many uses. Excellent price online, half the price of local stores, will buy again.
It sends digital information between my devices. It costs less than most other options I've seen, and I trust the Amazon name. Not much else to say...I'll probably buy 2 more to keep around for the future.
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 love the camera itself. The only problem I am having is putting it on a dvd. I have a machine that I can hook the camera up to the tv and dub it straight to a dvd only can't figure out how to do it, but I will.
EDIT: It is also interesting to note that UNIDEN America site sells this radio at a lower price than what Amazon charges. Even at a lower price, I would not get this radio. It is not a good design and the board is really cheaply made. If you open up the radio to tune it, there only few POTS that you can adjust, not like the older UNIDENs which can be made to scream. Keep looking, don't waste your money on this radio, you'll be glad that you didn't get it.When I first purchased this radio, I thought it was a good idea to have the NOAA weather channels and the front firing speakers. For starters, the 3 NOAA channels were okay, but you really need all 7 if you do a lot of driving. Next, the front firing speakers were a good idea but it wasn't loud enough that sometimes while driving, I had hard time understanding the locals. I think the older speaker design of having it on the bottom cover was the best design for CB radios. Finally, it picks up lots of noise in the car, alternator whine, ignition noise, even electrical noise from other vehicles on the highway. I first thought it was the antenna, or maybe even the grounding. But when I switched it out to another radio that I bought used, the Cobra 148GTL from Taiwan, it was night and day. I really wished that UNIDEN put NB/ANL (Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter) on this radio. Range was another issue: it has hard time getting out. It receives okay but it had hard time getting out maybe even about 5 miles, even with a Wilson 1000 antenna.If you're serious about getting a good CB radio, I recommend used radios such as UNIDEN PC122XL (which is my favorite as it is the most compact and has awesome performance), UNIDEN PRO-640E, UNIDEN GRANT XL (Philippines), or Cobra 148 GTL (Taiwan or Philippines). Those all have Single Side Band (SSB) frequencies so you're really getting 120 channels instead of the 40! When summer comes, you can talk to people all over the country on Skip too.Lastly, older radios will almost always be better than this one, even the UNIDEN 68XL. If you really need weather, consider spending the extra money and get the UNIDEN 68 Elite with backlit display, it has all the bells and whistles including NB/ANL, 7channel NOAA weather.
I purchased this scanner after doing much research on the different tech websites. This scanner is amazing. I have been scanning old slides, photos, and negatives, and am constantly amazed at the quality. The scanner is extremely easy to use either with Photoshop Elements or the included software. I have been working on putting together digital scrapbooks for my kids, and this scanner has made the job much easier, and fun. I thought the scan speeds were more than acceptable. I scanned several negatives at the same time, and while it was a little slower, the quality (which I feel is more important) was great!
I should have listened to the reviewers talking about this printer's lack of durability. Worked fine for most of the first year and then had one printing problem after another. Now unfortunately its effective use is limited to scanning. I replaced it with a multifunction HP which thus far has been much better.
I had to come back and correct my review of this laptop. After using it for 1 week it died. I exchanged it for a new one (same model) and that one had a bad power supply. I went back again and exchanged it again, and the replacement had a defective screen. All three were purchased new. I don't know if someone dropped a crate or something, but these laptops were cursed. I exchanged the last one for a comparable HP and have had no troubles since.. Buyer Beware!
I bought this item for my fathers Nikon Coolpix 8700. It works very fast, much faster than a standard compact flash card.
I had the same model for 16 years before it finally died and wouldn't read the CD anymore.I loved it, so I bought another just like it.
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.
I ordered the Crosley Corsair radio from Amazon and it was sent to me by Beach Camera. It arrived and did not work when I plugged it in. Not a sound. I called Beach Camera, who told me they would replace it. They sent me a free shipping label and I returned it to them by fed ex. I didn't hear from them for a long time. When I finally called them to find out where my replacement was, they told me it was no longer in stock. Since the charge was on my visa, I told them to refund my visa account and that I would get another radio from someone else. I still have not received my Visa credit. I purchased a crosley solo radio from the local Target store and am very happy with it. This was a particularly unsatisfactory Amazon experience.
This item was exactily what we needed. Worked great, can't ask for anything more.
This arrived quickly. It was easy, just plug in and go. I was able to retrieve a ton of pictures from some very old floppies!
fit well ( not like cheap ones that fall off my ears ), good sound, I recommend it
Good bag, durable, lots of features, zipper pulls and stitching all feel top quality. Agree with other reviewers that this is a big bag, but to carry a widescreen you need this bag. Shop around though, prices vary widely.
A decent quality monitor with good image quality. I haven't had any problems with fuzziness or discoloration around the edges, and the unit has worked fine for me for years. Although it's not the biggest or the brightest, it does what you need it to do.Cheers.PS. Yeah, I wouldn't trust the internal speakers. But I never hooked them up, as choosing to use them instead of Mackie HR824s is like picking a pea-shooter instead of an H-Bomb.
Look I don't do reviews in general... When I saw this product I was taken bake how simple design it has. Could a litle black ugly box do all that?!? Then I read the reviews... Well How suprise I was, thank God I didn't got the more beatifull piramids. Look it easy you need a Cat5 Cable, the one they use to share internet, and the rest you follow the instructions and you are set. I got a cable box 100 ft away from my TV and the thing work like magic.Great job... Keep the good work!!!
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.
Cheap little part that makes a huge difference, changed out the one on my HD roof top antenna and it looks great now. used automotive under spray to seal it up, 6 months of Chicago weather, so far perfect.
These high definition cables produce an unbelievable image. What a bargain! For this price, I can't imagine a better deal. I definitely recommend these to anybody with a high definition TV.
Warning! This print server does not work with the NETGEAR WGR614 router. A tech support person for IOGEAR told me that they just can't get these two specific product models to communicate. Their tech support was very friendly though.
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!
Currently I have the following devices plugged in to this hub (USBM4EXT):1 - External HD (self powered)1 - External DVD Burner (self powered)1 - Wireless optical mouse1 - LaCie Carte Orange 4GB (USB powered)All devices function without incident.When I plug in my 3CEMS/Triplewd040GW (USB powered 40GB HD), it is not detetcted. This is expected. It stands to reason that a device which derives its power from the USB bus would, in fact, not work correctly on a non-powered hub. This type of device needs either a powered hub or to be plugged directly into the source USB port on the computer. This works fine for me since I only use this HD on the plane where access to power is at a premium.I see many reviews complaining about the length of the attached USB cable. Most of these hubs are manufactured with the traveller in mind; small, light, and portable. As someone who travels 3/4 of the year, trust me when I say cables become wieldy.If you plan on using a USB hub on your desk, buy a self powered hub (comes with its own power supply) such as the D-Link DUB-H7.So...for what the Stratitec 4-Port Mini USB 2.0 Hub USBM4EXT is designed to do, it works well. I'd buy one.
Ordered this and had to return it after my Sony Shower Radio sprung a leak after several wonderful years of use. This cheap replacement had terrible static on AM and FM. Should have saved my time and money and ordered the Sony Shower Radio instead.
Be careful if ordering this adapter for you Dell Inspirion 5150. You should first make sure that your previous adapter has a 90 W output (not 130 W). If you have the 130 W (which I believe many of the older ones do),look for another product.
My dad had been looking for an antique looking record player with the new additions as well and this worked out perfectly. The speakers have a good clear sound even when turned up rather loudly. You can easily record from a record or tape onto the cd. It is well worth what it costs.
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
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control is the only remote I will buy. This is the greatest remote ever. Very easy to setup and use. I know u think that remotes are hard to program but this one u program with you computer. The software will walk you through step by step. After the setup it is a one button push and turns everything you will need to watch a DVD. It will turn on my TV and put it on the input for the DVD then turn on the surround sound and DVD player with one button. My wife can work this remote control! Trash all other remotes you have and get one that works for you. This is truly the only remote that I will buy.
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.
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.
This is very essental if you have xbox hard drive and XBL. This card gives you points which count as online money to buy things for your xbox. Whether its add ons (DLC) or new games. Dont have points..no fun.I would suggest buying this on amazon.com or something or whatever easiest. Its simple, you get the card and imput a code thats on the back into your system and let the spending spree begin.
The picture quality is great. I'm not sure if it is designed that way but it makes a clunking sound when ejecting the disc.
I have a D40 which doesn't autofocus with this lens but will be buying a D90 soon which does. I went ahead and ordered it and have been using it on the D40 for a few days now. 5 stars isn't enough to rate the quality of the images that this lens produces. The images are very sharp, the colors terrific and the bokeh extremely pleasant. And I haven't found the lack of autofocus with the D40 to be a major issue either. With a lens of this speed I've found it easy to focus even in dim light.This lens will stay on my camera most of the time.If you are debating buying thinking you can't get much of a lens for ~$100 think again and hit the 'buy' button. You won't regret it.
I like this product so far. I have only had it for about a month. I wanted it to record class lectures for school and it seems to work pretty well for that. Though I will advise anyone else buying it for that reason that you will still need to sit in the first or second row in order to record the professor. To be honest I haven't had a chance to really see what it can or can't do. But it seems to be a great little machine so far.
I ordered mine back in August. I have used the player alot, and I feel that it is a great little player. It's antiskip is great, it's water resistant, so I don't ruin it if it start to rain while I'm outside with it, and it looks great. The performance of the unit overall is great.
After reading the great reviews, I had high expectations for this remote, but it failed me in two ways:1. A bug in the latest 670 firmware does not allow customizing the activity buttons...those buttons which allow you to turn on or off all the video and audio components with the push of a single button. Although the activity buttons are what distinguishes this remote from other remotes, Logitech decided the bug was not important enough to fix immediately because there are some awkward workarounds. But explain those workarounds to your wife that you promised a simple remote for your complex setup... The best estimate now is that it be at least another month to fix what should be a minor firmware bug that was introduced two months ago. You can check the Logitech Forums to see if it has been fixed.2. The buttons are small, not arranged logically, and difficult to read. As a result, the the only advantage of this remote over the five factory remotes it was to replace is the currently-awkward activity buttons, which only reduced the number of remotes we juggle down to four. Needless to say, my wife was not impressed.
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.
This thing is perfect. It protects my ipod mini and allows me access to the bottom and top! And I can fit my earphones into the top of it when I am not using them. It looks nice too. I expected it to have a clear window for the display, but I'm relly glad that it doesn't, becuase the flap does a good jobof protecting it all on its own. It fits perfectly too (contrary to the other reviews I read). My best Ipod purchase so far (besides the ipod mini itself, of course), definitely worth the $.
When I made my purchase, I can only find the player in amazon markplace, ebay or warehouse123. Since warehouse123 provides 1 year warranty for my S10. I ordered from them and it took only 2 days to receive my player.Packing: I enjoyed the packaging. It's a square main box with angled corner. Two more small boxes are inside. The S10 is put inside one box and the rest of the accessories are put inside the other. The packing did wow me as Apple's packaging does. iRiver included some plastic molds to hold the player to make it seem more professional. It's an incredible unboxing experience.Design: The S10 is one of the most beautifully designed MP3 players I have ever seen. For the interfaces of most mp3 players, there are a few small buttons for navigation. The iRiver D-Click allow me to navigate the interface by pressing the four sides of the display itself. The button-less screen creates a very clean and sleek. Since there are no buttons to press, navigation is done through pressing the sides of the screen. Around the edges of the iRiver S10, you'll find the remainder of the controls. The S10 is actually very usable with one hand. It's simple and easy to control the player.Sound: It has excellent audio playback and recording quality. The stock headphones are not good enough. I wish iRiver could improve the quality of the headphones. I'm using the Audio Technica Ath-CK7 which helps me get the best out of the player. Sound quality is very good as is normal with iRiver players. It produces crystal clear sound as well as smooth and powerful bass.Transferring music & Battery Life: I would prefer drag-and-drop over iRiver plus 3. I can simply drag and drop my music into the music folder. Since the player is 2GB only, I don't think it needs any music management program. I love the USB portion of the device. I can just plug my device into any USB port in a computer makes up for the 8 hours battery life and it only takes a few minutes to recharge your MP3 player.My only complain: iRiver doesn't sell the S10 in Blue color. The sound is great. The player is packed with useful options; FM radio, voice recorder, many EQ presets and custom EQ settings. I find the navigation intuitive and easy to use. The cost is very good for what I get. I'm very pleased with my purchase.P.S. I need to say thank you to Jenn in pocketables who provides a very detail review for the iRiver S10. I read her review before I purchased my S10. Highly recommend to read her review.
fits great! extra protection and not expensive. it does its job perfectly. Adds a little weight and extreme grip I always need for stability. I solve the problem of the dust with some lysol wipes that I carry in the bag... I had a problem with the lens hood though, id din not fit my kit lens, guess I dont know how to put it but its still great! buy it
this card is great... heres the pros...] Small size (Makes for good air flow and makes it perfect for small pcs)] Compatability... Works with anything from DOS and Win 3 to 95,98,NT,XP and even LINUX...] Price very cheap] nice speed] typically plug-n-playCons...] the only con is there is none...
Great stand for my iPad2 sturdy, fit perfect with my apple front cover and great shield smart back cover. Outstanding value this stand is so good I bought 2!
Thie device is small enough to carry in your picket or any carry bag without taking up much space. The only drawback to this device is that for low light situations, such as shooting fireworks or places where flash is not allowed, it malfunctions, meaning that it don't release the shutter. The other drawback, which is not really a big issue, is that it don't allow you to do any continous shooting.
The Logitech Harmony 880 allowed me to go from 3 remotes to one easy to use system. The initial set up can take awhile depending on how many systems you are incorporating, however it is very straight forward and easy to understand. Once the control is set up, it is amazingly simple to use. My 10 year old granddaughter navigates through games, DVD's and the TV with no problems whatsoever..
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.
I ordered this on Nov. 19th and as of Dec 23rd, I still haven't received it. I'm going to cancel the order. The guy who was supposed to send it (not amazon) was difficult and had all kinds of reasons why he couldn't just mail it. Not a good experience.
I bought this more than 2 years back for a Canon S5 IS and so far I've never removed it from the camera. I've taken 1000's of photos and few videos with this, transferred to computer and formatted. Very reliable and does what its supposed to do. Now sometimes I use it as a backup for Nikon D90, still works fine. 2GB in Nikon D90 gives about 545 photos, with 12MP (max size), and normal quality JPEGS. In 8MP Canon it gives around 1000 photos.
My grandfather has a dog and I often walk the dog for him. I have earbuds, but they always fell out of my ears while I walked the dog, and worse yet, I had to constantly make sure my iPod nano was not about to fall out of my pocket. I looked around Amazon to find a pair of cordless iPod headphones and I spotted these! These headphones are fabulous! I can fold the earphones up into the headband to make them more compact for my purse. When I walk the dog, I don't have to worry about dropping my iPod or stopping to pull my iPod out to change songs because it's on my head! Best of all, the audio quality is great! All this for a low price! I'm thinking seriously about getting a pair for my cousin to use while he's on campus, because he'd love these!
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.
This adapter will not fit with my existing DVI hardware, which makes it kinda useless. The slot for the horizontal pin off to the side will not accept the male DVI connector.
These PC speakers rock. be good to yourself, and throw away your wimpy pc speakers that came with your PC package. If you are serious abour listening to music on your PC, I don't think there is a more serious system out there. very easy to set up, looks great, and is very substantial. I don't really listen to my home stereo since I got these. May get rid of that too!
This bag is great. My husband borrowed it and was reluctant to give it back, so we bought two.
This camera has no view screen, so its just like having a 35mm camera. It is not a good purchase for a beginner digital photographer and or a child, spend some more money and get a better camera.
i purchase this battery for my lumix tz3...a bit old model now.the original battery which came with tz3 is still working w/no problem.extra battery (lenmar dlp007) lasted less than 6 months.i saw lenmar dlp007's pic which said "cell made in japan" on amazon a few days ago...my original one & this one are made in china, but i'll stick to panasonic-made.
Good product. Its size tucks easily in to other bags, under the seat, and is easy to carry with me as needed. It could be slightly larger to accommodate the windshield mount in addition to the dashboard mount. A separate pocket inside to carry the instruction manual would be helpful. I would buy again.
I purchased this 6' HDMI cable for my High definition cable television service. The, " off the truck", cable the technician installed went bad very quickly. I replaced it with this cable, because I have 2 others on my bedroom HDTV and Blu Ray player. The picture quality is amazing! The price of the cable makes the purchase a no brainer, if you need a quality HDMI cable!
This is a great lens! This is the second copy I now own. Having the fixed aperture allows this lens to focus in low light situations. My wife and I photograph weddings and this is our primary lens that covers most situations using Canon 40D and 50D cameras.
Fast, great bokeh, slams into focus on the D7000, has become the current 'walk around'.An invaluable lens for indoor, available light shots.Have used this lens for night time pitcha black outdoor shots, very useable shots at f2-3 ISO 1000 at 1/40.
I purchased this keyboard about 5 years ago from Amazon. It has stood the test of time and the battery still works great. The little mini mouse pad is kind of useless, but the keyboard is great. It is very slim and sleek on my desk. The charging stand really makes this a nice addition to the office, because I can put in on the stand out of the way to use the desk space.
After seeing all the rave reviews of this product, and ensuring that it was compatible with my existing computer system, I ordered this product....and lo and behold, it would not scan to my Hewlett Packard printer!! I tried and tried. I then consulted with Epson, who advised me that this scanner is only made to copy to an EPSON PRINTER!! Imagine my amazement, as there is nothing indicated within the technical specifications to indicate this! In summary, I'm a disappointed buyer and have already returned the product for a refund.
Ordered this when my backup started beeping every couple of days. Haven't heard a beep since installing this new battery. Works as expected...
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!
I received the Nikon FF-CP10 CPL Circular Polaarizing Filter and the Nikon FF-CP10 ND$ neutral densiity (ND) filter, BUT I NEVER received the Nikon FF-CP10 NC neutral color (NC) filter. When can I expect delivery on this filter???????????????????????????????
Works as stated would recommend for what it is made for great price fast shippingBuy with confidence from amazonOnline says 3 years warranty package received says 2 years
Not a good product. Impossible to get the bubbles out even in the bathroom with help from steam. Would not recommend this product at all
First print out of the box was great and it printed in less than a minute. I as skeptical after reading some of the reviews about yellowing and slow printing, but I have not been more pleased. The photos look almost as good as the ones you get from a photo developing lab. I am not sorry I bought this printer. Be sure to buy a USB cable as one is not included.
It served its purpose. It was a bit difficult to "click" to take the picture, but that was because it was encased in plastic so that it would be waterproof. The pictures during the day came out great...but once it began getting darker, they were grainy. It was 800 speed film, so I thought that those pictures would be better.
Como siempre, una excelente calidad de sonido de POlk Audio, aun asi, por el tama&ntilde;o del mismo se deben colocar a poca distancia del oyente, si tienes m&aacute;s dinero para tu home theater ve por unos monitor 40 o 50
i bought this camera a month ago. i just looked at the megapixel and zoom while purchasing it. buying an 8.1mp camera is no big deal. but buying an 8.1mp camera with 15x zoom and more than a dozen appealing features for a few extra bucks sounds interesting. the flash is perfect for low lit areas and night time shooting. the 15x zoom is amazing. make sure you buy only a sony sd card 'coz others don't fit in the memory card slot. it's a perfect cam. it gives you more than what you expect. after all, it's a japanese technology!!if you are looking for great pictures, just go ahead. It's worth the price.
This is the second Kensington backpack that I purchased. The two backpacks are for my collage age children to carry books and laptops.I have another brand backpack for my work laptop that is ripping along the seams and I will replace it with a Kensington in the near future. I like the Kensington bacause it has more pockets to hold the charger, electric cord, etc. It is better organized and keeps from having to toss everything on the bottom of the pack.
I bought this Range Expander and the setup failed. I called the 800 number and the tech said he could do the setup remotely for $9+. I told him I was not going to pay that so then we went thru reset, reboot and try again. I still got the error message that said 'site survey fail try again'. He determined that the setup CD was defective. He then volunteered to walk me thru the setup using the internet. After going to 192.168.1.1 he told me to leave username blank and use Admin for the password. That did not work so he told me to use the username and password used to install the router. I don't have that information. He said I could not run the setup without it. So why did he tell me to leave the username blank and use admin for the password? I then talked to another tech and asked why they could not run the setup remotely at no charge since it is THEIR product that was DEFECTIVE. She said she was so sorry but they have to charge for the remote setup and that it was also impossible to set it up if I did not have the username and password from the router installation.I have read it is a wonderful product but it's no good without being setup. I will NOT pay for them to do a remote setup when THEIR CD is defective. It's the principle of the thing!! This is a rip-off. My alternative is to drive 25 miles to return it and take my chances with another one or just return it.
I am not necessarily an audiophile, but I am familiar with the practice of bi-wiring or tri-wiring speakers. This is possible on any speaker that has more than one set of wire terminals. Commonly, the different terminals are bridged with a metal jumper that allows only one wire to run from the speaker to the receiver. However, you can run a piece of wire for each set of terminals, and combine them at the receiver end to make one connection.Some speakers have a set of terminals for each range (i.e. high, mid, low), although it is most common to only have two (they combine the high and mid ranges into one).Anyway, this theoretically provides a richer sound since each range is traveling down its own wire.Monster QuickLock connectors do not allow more than one piece of 14-gauge wire to be inserted. So, they are not a good choice at the receiver end for those wishing to bi-wire or tri-wire their speakers.However, outside of bi-wiring, these connectors are great. They have a really solid feel, and are simple to use. The connector's top section screws away from the bottom. This allows the speaker wire to push up into the middle where the stranded wire is then fanned out over a serrated cylinder. When the top section is screwed back on, it essentially tightens a piece of metal over the cylinder and locks the wires in place.
I use this keyboard with my Dell M1530 laptop and Windows Vista. The main reason for having the Logitech was to connect the laptop to my flat panel TV and use the Bluetooth keyboard remotely. The DiNovo works very well, and it is also one elegant piece of equipment. The keyboard is very thin and rests in its charging station when not in use. The workmanship is excellent, looks and feels high end. The mousepad works well. The battery lasts forever it seems.
Best thing is the scroll wheel - one flick and you can almost go to the end of a document. However, still trying to find a surface it's compatible with. Does NOT function on most surfaces. Standard mouse pads, 3M Precise Mousing Surface, wood & shiny paper are all out. Works so-so on paper (a little slow) or shiny plastic (a little fast).The mouse does NOT have wheels, but DOES have flat rubbery 'feet' (for want of a better word) - which accounts for the difficulty.Haven't owned it long enough to know about the battery. And, unless I can find a surface to use it on, I might not have it long enough to know if it lasts the year that it claims.
I bought two of these cables & it cost me under $6. The cheapest I found in the stores near me was at Walmart for a little over $15 & the highest being at Best Buy at over $50. These cab;es have worked perfectly when watching movies or playing games. Some people might complain about these cables not having the proper shielding from interference or whatever, but I haven't experienced any problems & all of my cables are in close proximity to each other.
My grandson is absolutely enthralled with his new camera. It is very sturdy and kidfriendly. My only negative reaction is to the games on the camera - totally unnecessary and distracting from the function of the camera. While taking pictures and movies my grandson is involved with people, but when playing the games he is withdrawn and not interacting. There should be a version without the games. If that option had been available, I would have chosen that version.
This was a well thought out bag with well placed pockets, good size storage for laptop and documents, but this is where the praise ends. When they chose a strap for this bag, I think they simply grabbed any old length of webbing and called it good, not even a seconds thought. It's not long enough for even the shortest person to wear as a "messenger", perhaps as a "satchel". When trying to carry the bag in "messenger mode", the strap quickly cuts into the side of your neck (I believe someone else also left a similar comment about the strap), but this is really extreme. I can't recommend this bag to anyone who's not interested is cutting off the strap and carrying it around by the handle all the time. I hope this helps someone make an informed decision.
I purchased this drive for its security features and it was a big mistake. Software did not work so I contacted Iomega support. After 20 minutes of 'try this', 'try that' and 'try another computer' the end result was the same as the issue. Imoega promised to replace the drive if I return the defective drive. It has been over a month since Iomega received my damaged drive (sent via registered mail) and I still do not have my replacement. I keep getting the run around. Do not purchase this product unless you are a masochist that loves when a company runs all over you with lies. Whatever happend to the Iomega I once liked?
product worked great right out of the box. only downfall is if you have verizon wireless, it's only compatible with the bluetooth link. It wont work with all the other extra features.
I ordered the 1st one and it didn't work, they sent out a replacement and it was not the model I wanted. I only wanted this as a charger & holder since it was for a late model car that has an aux port.
I searched a lot among its peers and had second thoughts for it looked cheaper. It's been 2 months since my purchase and I am amazed by the quality of the pictures. You can see the pores a person's face or you can totally reproduce print pictures by taking their pictures in the close up "macro" mode. Works fantastic under any light. Looks way cuter and sharper than sony and other competitors. 2 negative points: Battery runs out real fast. Click to picture taking there's about half a second delay. Not good for sports or jumping kitten pics.
I received the item. It was exactly as described. It fit my camera perfectly. It looks like it is made of good quality materials. The threads fit the threads of my camera and my filters too.
Sometimes it works but I have to wiggle it. It acts as if it has a short in it but someone else said the same thing so I guess it's just how it's made. I'd rather pay the $10 extra to get an Apple cord & feel confident that my phone will be able to charge.
This backpack is very big, big enough for my 18.5 inch laptop and all my books for college, and it's got all kinds of neat compartments and pockets, I've got the entire thing down to a system. It's great.
Excellent!!! Picture and sound quality is the same as a $30 cable I bought at Walmart. Got My order within 2 days.
A glitch with this otherwise very useful toy is that once the modem has connected to the ReplayTV service, it won't let go of the phone line. You have to plug it in at night, then unplug it in the morning if you want to use the phone line for anything else (and who can afford a separate phone line to make one call a day?). Tech Support, which is often unavailable and claims that a fix is &quot;coming&quot; and &quot;in the works,&quot; is hardly to be believed, as it's been this way for months and months. Software modems are not a new technology and one begins to wonder if 4504 owners are going to simply be left to deal with this problem as newer models emerge.One other little annoyance: SonicBlue uploads an ad for another product to serve as a screen saver. This kind of unasked-for advertising is a bit of an affront after you've paid for the machine and paid for the service.Other than that it's a very useful device, for the most part a big improvement over the old VCR.
GOOD: Cheap and it works.BAD: None. (Setup was a little shaky, but not cable's fault.)BOTTOM LINE: Great deal! Don't waste your money on anything more expensive.IMAGE QUALITY: Cable works beautifully, but image looks about the same as the VGA cable I was using before. Was hoping for better but, oh well, can't complain for $2-3 w/ shipping.OVERVIEW & SUPPORT FOR SAMSUNG MONITORS: All cables should be this inexpensive. Had a hiccup when I first bought it for use with my laptop and external monitor. I plugged it in to my Samsung XL2370HD (its also an HDTV) and the settings window on the monitor popped up and said 1920X1080 @ 60Hz like it should. But the image was small, blurry and purple. I immediately started cursing myself for buying something so cheap and not listening to the few poor reviews for the cable. But I did not give up! I worked with the display settings on my computer, unplugged and replugged the cable from both ends to let the EDID handshake reoccur. Image this time was in correct colors, but was small and very pixelated. Still correctly read 1920X1080 @ 60Hz, though.I cursed some more and then, like any good techie, promptly Googled the issue. On one forum, a user of a similar monitor (Samsung P2370HD) found a fix by going into the menu of the monitor and changing the "name" of the HDMI input source (which is the input I am using with the HDMI cable, as opposed to the PC input and VGA cable I used before) from the default setting to "PC." That's it. It fixed everything. All you have to do is change the "name" of the source to PC. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THIS CABLE AND YOU'RE USING A SAMSUNG MONITOR, THIS IS YOUR FIX!My question for Samsung is how would someone know that the "name" of the source would affect the settings of the monitor with that source? I think "name" usually means the device owner and device type that happens to plugged in to tell you what source you happen to be using at the time. This can be helpful when switching sources inputs on the your TV/Monitor. Example: "Comcast Cable Box", "John's Toshiba Laptop" or "Steve's Nintendo Wii." The word "name" to me does not really indicate anything else, and Samsung (the brand I have used for the last 3 monitors and ten years) should have done a better job helping the user out. How about the phrase "Source Type Used (Note: Settings will change based on source type.)" instead of "name"? Or a hint that the settings will also adjust based on the source type chosen? If it weren't for that forum user I would have sent this cable back. But all of this is because of Samsung, not the PC and not the cable. I hope that if you have this problem the above fix helps you out before you try to return the cable like I almost did!
I bought this one for one dollar and fifty cents and this has never made me felt that i made a wrong choice. real good buy for me.will recommend
WORTHLESS!!! I could have taken my family out to an expensive restaurant and gotten more satisfaction than this provided to me!
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!
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.
The remote doesn't switch between inputs properly and won't work without always using the help menu. It was faster to use my old 4 remotes. I probably spent 90 minutes with the help desk on 3 separate calls. While they tried to be helpful, the remote still doesn't work.
My dad has been wanting an infrared thermometer for a couple years now....I bought this as a stocking stuffer for him for Christmas and he was pleasantly surprised. Now he thinks hes Alton Brown. And using it to grill with this summer Im sure will give him plenty of enjoyment.
It's fantastic. The picture is fabulous. I attached Bose Theater system and the sound blows you away. I also used HDMI cables for both my DVD and cable box. Superb!!!
This armband isn't worth 5 dollars, much less 30. The bottom line up front: it doesn't fit well and it is monstrous. You had better have either a super-skinny arm or a huge one for this to fit. The velcro needed to fit onto an average arm is non-existent. Furthermore, it is big... and by big I mean HUGE. Unless you are over 6 feet tall it will most likely take up over half of your arm from your elbow to your shoulder. By the way, I am 5'11. It is by far the biggest armband I have ever seen. It looks like it is for an old Sony casette Walkman, seriously. I ended up taking the portion that disconnects from the actual armband and using it with an armband for an old Creative player. That, however, worked like a champ. Save your money; this thing is terrible. You will not be happy.
I recently upgraded the sights on my 4" XD 40 with the Truglo TFOs. They're a lot bigger than the original sights but it's a worthy upgrade IMO. I also considered the Trijicons for it's size but I like the brightness of the TFOs in the dark better compared to the Trijicon. The TFOs are very effective in low to extremely low light conditions and will make acquiring your target much easier. The fiber optic enhances its visibility under any light or outdoors. The combination of the Tritium and Fiber Optics definitely is a winner! I found the size a bit big at first but took me no time to appreciate the looks of it on my XD. Check out the images I uploaded and decide for yourself. Hopefully, the brightness last a lifetime. But for now, I highly recommend it!A word of advise: Look for a reputable gunsmith to install these for you. Save yourself some headache and dish out the $30 to get them professionally installed. You'll be glad you did!
Nice toy. I Really enjoyed it.It is not a perfect camera. No great results, no amazing pictures, but ...As a tool for point and shoot, to be able to share over the internet web-resolution-pictures : I Really enjoyed it.Don't forget to take a real camera with you, but take this one too.
I bought this kit from another site for $15. i mainly wanted the speaker plugs for my wires but this price was unbeatable. So the kit comes with 6 pieces of wire 2 rear, 2 front, center, and a subwoofer. It also comes with a subwoofer cable and component cable. The packaging is very child proof. I took some metal scissors to it and took my fingers out of them and shut my hands on them and my scissors actually snapped and a piece flew in the air and hit the ceiling, needless to say i'm glad it flew in front of me.The wires are pretty thick and seem well made. I'm not sure if i'd pay $100 for this but i'm quite surprised how much cleaner my sound is now, but i contribute that to the plugs on the wires. Before i had some $40 speaker wire from Radio Shack that i cut up and pieced together prettier sloppy.The wires are also color coded. The FR and RR wires are both a form of red and black. and lefts are blue and black, i think. This way if you upgrade your receiver you automatically know which wire went where. Before i had tape with marker on it identifying the speaker.The wires are long enough for me, i had to run the rears along the same wall and there was enough length to make one side longer than the other, but i guess that is trivial to your room.Overall i'm quite pleased but i want to give a 4 cause this price is tooo much. But if i didnt have a component or sub cable already this would be a great incentive, and the plugs give much cleaner sound and the ease of setup due to pre-cut makes it a lot less of a pain to setup. So Overall this is a great package.
I purchased the Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave and it works GREAT. The sensor is sensitive enough that any flash in the room will trigger it. I have a Nikon D80 so I decide to set the Nikon D80 on commander mode, and set all the commander output settings to "--" so no flash value would effect a photo, just using the commander mode as a Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave trigger for my Norman 808 power pack to fire my LH500 flash heads and it worked like a charm. I have 2 Norman 808 power packs so I will be buying another Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave to fire my 2nd Norman 808 power pack with flash heads.I am setting up a home studio and wanted 3 ways to trigger the lights. First I wanted wireless remotes for to trigger my flashes for mobility but the drawback can be batteries. Second I wanted light sensors such as the Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave for mobility without the need for batteries as well as a quick setup and shoot, and as a backup to remotes with drained batteries. Lastly I wanted a PC Sync Cord for a quick setup from camera to powerpacks and PC Sync Cord as Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave extender so if I had a lighting setup that didn't allow for good sensor triggering, I could leave the powerpacks and use the PC Sync Chord to put the Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave where it could be better triggered from.All my tests were out of the box and with just a few lights, no light modifiers so I will come back and write more on how I use the Wein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave, I have more ideas.I hope my journey this far on this product will help those out there deciding on this purchase. I would not shoot without these units.I recommend you purchase the WeinWein XL8E Micro Ultra Slave. I purchased 1 and am purchasing a second 1 today.
Works fine - I did NOT experience any ghosting - No problems at all. That's it for now. Happy with cable.
This unit is being sold by a company that refuses to honor the rebate that they are using to push their product. In addition to the poor customer service, some components of the unit are poorly made and frequently arrive broken in shipping.The maps that come with the unit are poor at best, and the device itself often causes the PDA to which it is connected to reboot sponataneously.While not fully documented at this time (investigations are ongoing), the Navman has been purported to cause cancer in small animals and as such can be considered a danger to our precious environment.For the sake of all that is good in this world - Do not buy the Navman!
I've read the poor reviews for this soundcard. However, I thought for the price of this card (30 bucks), I'd give it a try.In other Amazon posts I've said, "When all else fails read the directions," and this installation is no different. I went through the installation procedure with my 12-year-old daughter. I did help her with lining up the card on the board, but after that we turned on the machine and booted into XP (we put the Sound Blaster installation CD into the CD drive before Windows fully loaded). The system found the card immediately and pulled the driver from the CD.She said, "Is that it?" I said, "I believe so," and yep it sure was. Now we have pure, crystal clear surround sound from a thirty dollar card!! I also do not have any hissing or cracking noises out of the speakers others mentioned.The Sound Blaster Live! CD also lets you install apps that work with the card and they were just as easy to install, but I did not install all of the apps.Now I am not saying you will not have any problem (how would I know that?) as I have had some Creative issues with some other products, but I have always gotten around them.Some tips:1. If you are going to purchase this card online goto the Creative website and do some research. (e.g. is the card compatible with your Operating System? do you have any available PCI slots, how much memory does it require? THE BASICS!). Otherwise, just goto your friendly neighborhood office supply store and read the specs there (and be careful when the friendly clerk wants to give you a lesson in sound cards, you'll pay more in the end).2. Consider which other devices you may wish to connect to the soundcard e.g. a mini disc player, microphone, etc.3. Consider whether you need a full or half-duplex card. Full-duplex cards can record and play back sounds, while half-duplex cards can do one or the other, but not at the same time.4. If you have onboard sound on your current computer, don't forget to disable that before you go installing this card or for that matter, any sound card.Hopefully, if you do choose this card, it will work as seamlessly as it did for my daughter. Maybe she'll turn into a computer geek yet.
I've been using these allot latley and these work great! Don't tear or come apart and the velcro is enough for office use. NOT recomended for giging musicians or roadies, these are not strong enough for road use but great in the office.
This is a must-have standard lens for photographers who lacked the extra cash to spend for a faster 50 mm lens.
I purchased this to wire up with my cb radio i recently purchased, and didnt want to hard wire into my fuse box, so i added this filter after my 12 volt lighter plug i had to elimate any noise i may get when the vehicle is running through my cb radio. It works just as i had wanted. Very easy to install following the directions. I am now noise free when the vehicle is running and the easy access of the lighter plug to disable the power to the cb when not in use or driven for a few days. overall very pleased. I would definitly reccomend. The only downfall is its sightly bigger in size than i had planned but wasnt a problem hiding it behind the cb radio location.
This is a great product for what it is. Obviously there are better methods out there to connect your Ipod or other media device, but if you don't want to drop the money for a new stereo with an auxilery input, or you have a factory stereo that would be really expensive to replace, then this is the way to go. Fully programable so you can choose any open setting. Easy to use, and the sound quality is ok. I use it to listen to podcasts mostly, and the sound is perfect for that. When I listen to music on it, you can tell there is a sound quality issue, but not enough to pass on this product.
Two days after I received the headphones, the right earpiece stopped working. I'm not happy about the purchase at all.
La expansi&oacute;n de memoria ha significado un incremento real en desempe&ntilde;o. Todo ha mejorado, desde el video hasta el manejo de tablas de gran tama&ntilde;o. Adem&aacute;s, el sistema ya no se detiene de manera inesperada. El precio de la memoria ha bajado lo suficiente para pensar que una expansi&oacute;n en RAM no es un lujo sino una necesidad ... y Kingston es una opci&oacute;n muy confiable.
This cartridge works great and delivery was fast. Shopping on amazon is a very easy way to get office supplies
I have my LaserDisc, DVD, MP3/CD/SACD, SVHS all hooked onto this simple portal. Great because I can hook up the S-Video connection onto my DVD receiver.
I own the DSC-N1 since November 2005.This is the first ultra-compact model that offers a massive 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD. The battery lasts for hundreds of pictures, anyway you will need an extra battery pack.The shooting performance is very impressive. In Normal record mode, the shot to shot delay with and without the use of the flash is incredibly fast. (less than 2 seconds).It offers various image adjustments for sharpness, contrast and saturation, which will allow you to "dial in" that certain look. The Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens helped produce sharp images throughout its 38-114mm (35mm equivalent) range, which are virtually free from any signs of chromatic aberrationMovie mode produce very good results. Overall the 640x480 Fine mode captures high-quality movies, with very little compression noise.Sony DSC-N1 is a very convenient digital package that offers great image quality, speedy performance, and a very cool touchscreen LCD.Its 8M Fine images have more than enough resolution to create stunning 13x19-inch borderless prints. Very light and small to carry in your pocket, almost the size of a deck of cards. Taking pictures is a snap when using either of its fully automatic modes
This adapter doesn't work. However, it may not be the adapter's fault. New hardware nowadays is not made to be backwards compatible, so the older stuff becomes obsolete. Instead, buy a cheap new joystick that can plug-and-play through USB. This is not worth the hassle.
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.
I have been using this cable with no problems. It is an unbelievable value. Well made - good quality.
I bought this as a replacement for my old Sony noise canceling headphones and as an alternative to ear plugs for my long air trips.Neither works, unfortunately - it keeps falling off - i keep inserting them into my ear (very uncomfortable) but regardless, they break loos, letting in all background noise.After 4 hours I used my standard iPhone earphones instead. Bummer.
I purchased this exact same DVD/VCR combo at Target recently for $84.99 plus tax
Even though it feels a little over priced, it has a great image and many easily configured options.I have had 60 of these cameras running for 3 years. only 1 has needed replacement.SUPER easy installation. Especially with POE.This is the Vandal resistant version which comes with the high durability dome.
Ideal for anyone who has a cassette deck in their car. Using this adapter you can avoid some of the static you would get by using an FM adaptor and this particular adapter has surprisingly good quality. I found that if you turn your device up to 80-90% volume you get the best sound quality as quality starts to degrade if the device is turned all the way up.
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.
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.
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.
I am very pleased with my 19 inch wide viewsonic. Some games I have played did not support its native resolution which is 1440X900, but it still looks good on a game with 1280X1024. I liked it so much that I bought another one. with two 19" screens it looks real good. I just loaded windows vista and it looks great on these montiors. I am waiting for Supreme Commmander to come since it will support dual screens.
Just purchased this thing a week ago. Despite what another reviewer wrote, I found this easy to use, once I became familiar with it. (the 'guardian' feature goes away--just click ok, and after 5 times it is gone for good) The picture quality is excellent, the unit allows you to watch a show from DVD or HDD while recording another to HDD, and it is pretty quiet. It also has all the inputs/outputs that almost anyone could want. The 'Yes' Video option to automatically split content into chapters for recording is very nice. Cons: Remote is pretty weak, and not laid out very intelligently/intuitively. Titles for recorded content are limited to 8 characters, and the unit runs fairly hot. (could use a fan to keep the HDD cool) It also lacks fine control over color, bitrates, and other misc. settings you will find on higher end units. Overall, I'm very happy with this unit. ($160 off ebay)
I am very pleased with these cables. They were Super cheap, and work very well. I have purchased several more now and am happy with them all.Great buy.
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!
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.
Our daughter moved to Oregon 1 yr. ago and we purchased a set of these to stay in touch. We use these about once a wk. so we can visit with the grandchildren. Really makes the wife feel better after an online visit and the daughter dosen't feel so homesick. As close to realtime as we could hope for. Easy to install. Just add Skype and you're good to go.
I've had this monitor for about a week and a half now and i couldn't be more please with it. The contrast is fantastic, and text is crystal clear and sharp. I have experienced no ghosting in the games that I play Doom 3 and WC3. The swivel is very convenient for reading online textbooks and writing papers, as i am a student, and i could not be happier with my purchase.
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.
But it's just not exactly what I was expecting. I think I would like it much better if it were sloped downward a little more.
My husband gave me this as a Christmas gift about two years ago. We don't watch that many dvd's, so it's use has been moderate I would say. It has been the most sensitive player and we have had to return rental dvd's several times due to very minor scratches that caused it to freeze or skip. Now it won't work at all. What a waste of money. I'm doing my research this time to buy one that hopefully will last more than two years and even if it doesn't, at least maybe it will be enjoyable while we have it. Don't buy this one, even though it's cheap, put your money toward something better that will work properly.
Toshiba will fix the problem for free. (...)I give this HT system 4 stars because it gives a lot for the money. The region-free trick that just adds to the value. The sound could be a little clearer, and there's a very low hum when listening with headphones. Overall a good value if you're not a discerning listener.
I was actually looking at [...] and checking out the sounds of several systems when I finally found that this one was the best.And when I say the best, I mean the best. It BLEW ME AWAY!!! The max sound is pretty cool too, so if you're thinking about this system I would say get it. I have never really been a fan of Phillips but this stereo is outrageously great!!! This is all I can say about it. Really it is a great sound system.):-)
This is a replacement for another external hard drive that failed at the usb port. I use it every day to back up my laptop hard drive. So far I like it. Like the fact it has an on/off switch. some on the market don't have that feature.
This product is great! I just started college and I couldn't do my work without it. Wherever I have computer access, I do my work save it to my kingstone then when I get to my home computer I save it the to that hard drive. Its great. No other words to describe it.
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.
This product can't be beat for the ease of use and the low price. It does exactly what it says it will and I couldn't be happier, esp. since I saved so much money not buying direct from Apple.
As always, Amazon.com is efficient and cost-effective! My points could be downloaded instantly, the Code, obviously, worked, and was one dollar cheaper than Gamestop, as well as not taking four hours to recieve! Make not mistake, Amazon IS the best way to get Microsoft points if you can't get them straight from Microsoft.
Great for road and flight trips. The black carrying case strap is an absolute joke. Did not even last through three uses. Otherwise, highly recommend. For the money, you are getting a solid product that keeps the kids happy while mom and dad try to drive and or sleep. I am most impressed by its durability...we have dropped it twice in the car and it does not skip when the kids are fighting over who gets to hold it. It is also compact and light. Easy to carry around.
Digital signal is digital signal. You don't need the overpriced "sucker cables" from Monster or anyone else. This cable works fine from my PS3 to my XBR2 and from my Oppo to my XBR2. No problems whatsoever.
I was pleasantly surprised that i was able to hook up my 2nd generation IPOD to this system without any problems. I used the USB port on the system to do this.The sound quality of the system is good for its price. The FM receiver is good and i don't hear any background noise. This system looks nice and sleek.The only complain i have is with its remote. Its not as sensitive as i would like. Sometimes i've to click the buttons twice.All in all, i would say its a good system for the price.Philips MCM275 Flat Wall-Mountable Shelf System
I think that the new m125 will turn out to be a fantastic product for any new Palm user who would like to have the basics of a Palm Handheld. The software which is included is very functional and it is very easy to acces the Internet with the m125 as with most other Palm's. The expansion memory slots are a God-sent and and because it uses the newest Palm 4.0 OS, you know you will be getting a quality product which will remain at the bleeding edge of compatability for years to come. If you are thinking about purchasing a handheld computer, you should seriously consider the new m125. It's a great value buy for the functionality and compatability it offers.
I've seen tons of reviews on this camera. Some good and some bad. Some of these people giving the bad reviews must be a little deluded. Maybe they thought someone was going to give them a [price] camera for [price]. Wake up! This camera works better than any camera even close to the price. Admittedly, the included software isn't all that great, but I didn't buy it for the software. I have sent nice snapshots to all of my friends and family by exporting as jpegs. Great all-around deal.
Well, logitech is a very good company. But these speakers don't deliver te quality i am looking for. They look "Old". The sound is not that great. Think of it like this:-You are playing a movie in your room. You want the great, loud sound, but when you turn up the volume you get an unclear sound, kind of like in the old TV's.Not a good 5.1! Go for the G51, they will last longer and the quality is great!
Despite the many neutral to negative reviews, I'm having a very positive experience with this router. It was easy to set-up and install (I didn't have to use the install CD). I recommend using the install CD if you're unfamiliar with basic networking. I'm not by any means a network genius.My favorite features was the automatic recognition of my SlingBox Pro and XBOX 360. On my previous router (Actiontec) I had to find tutorials by the manufacturers in order to manually input the correct port forwarding settings. This DLink automatically recognized and I'm guessing set the correct port forwarding information because both work perfectly.For $39.99 (Amazon.com, Circuit City as of 8/24/08) this N router is a steal!So far so good, the only thing I'll be concerned about is the quality - some previous reviewers mentioned that it worked, but then it broke...Overall, highly recommended.
works great, bought two of them for my computer and xbox 360 and have had no problems with either. Very cheap price and work great!
The cable was received when stated, about 4 days, and it was just what I expected. The quality of my video using the cable is excellent. I'm not sure how a cable purchased at a store for $200-$300 could be any better.
The Canon DC40 is a great camera in all levels of light. I just got back from Disney and filmed the fireworks show. I've never had any luck filming things like this but with this camera set on the special "Fireworks" setting it looked as good as the firework shows you see on TV. Daytime movies came out fantastic as well. The camera feels sturdy and I have no fear of it breaking. Takes really sharp vivid color photos. The option to take pictures while you film video is pretty cool but the photos don't come out as good as when you take the photos by themselves. The one problem I have with it is that it picks up a lot of wind sound. I glued a very small piece of foam, kinda like what is on earbuds, on the mic and it cut down on the noise quite a bit with no loss to voices and sounds. If your budget won't allow you to go hi-def then this is the cam for you.
Someone else posted that their 6100C doesn't have legs. Mine absolutely does. I thought I'd straighten that out at least, even as I run mine flat, without the legs.The only reason I'm here is I thought I might have had a problem, but it turns out a little something pretty solid just got under a key. Air did the trick.Anyway, I get in close to 100 hours a week and have regularly wore out the usual plunger type keyboard every 6 months for longer than you want to hear about. Had a chance to pick one of these up after comparing it to several similar boards. This one had the best key layout I thought. You might think different. Check out an enlarged image to make sure.I have had mine now for almost 2 years. It's really outstanding. Great feel. Never the least problem so far. Very positive keystrokes and very tight key mechanisms let you sustain great speed. My key mechanisms haven't loosened up at all it seems like in 2 very hard years of service -- probably the equivalent of twice that even for all-day professionals. I've wore the labels off 5 of the keys completely and the board still feels (keystroke wise) and works like new. You can't beat it.Two reasons for this board: 1) the key mechanisms are scissor type (*way* better); 2) get rid of that numeric keypad you don't need, and put your mouse pad in a place you can't put it otherwise. Comfort counts for long hours, and even short ones -- that's how you avoid carpal. Layout will keep you working.
This is my review on the Zhumell 1.25" Wide Angle Eyepiece. This EP is one of a set of 3 that Zhumell makes. They are 20MM 14.5MM and 9MM. I have the 20 and 14.5MM.Let me start off by saying, that for the price, this EP is very good quality. I use it on my Zhumell 10" DOB and I have not seen any ghosting or distortion of any kind. With the 20MM I can very easily see the Andromeda galaxy along with the companion galaxy in one view. The Double Cluster in Peruses is just amazing as well as the moon.Deep sky is just awesome as can be. I can't begin to describe that you just have to see it. The quality of these Eyepieces are very well done. They are coated to provide great contrast, and they do so quite well. Zhumell, is fast becoming a very good Astronomical equipment company. Of all the Zhumell products I have used not one bad one or complaint any where.So, if your looking for a good eyepiece that doesn't cost a lot, then get this you won't be disappointed.
This camera has been great so far, after 2+ months. It does not seem to use much battery power, despite frequent use. Zoom is awesome. The prints come amazingly close to the quality seen on the screen. Not as quick from click to picture as hoped, but still good. Video quality good. Quite satisfied.
Video quality is excellent. 1080p video looks crystal clear on my tv. Even low light recording came out so perfect. XV colors are very vibrant and bright. Both 4MP standard photo and 3MP wide angle photo are excellent quality. In fact, I first thought of purchasing a separate still camera. But, after seeing the quality of still picts by this HD camera, I decided no extra still camera is required.One more important feature I liked is, while recording video, if you thought you should have taken a still picture too at a certain point, don't get disappointed that you missed it. After recording video, while viewing it, you can just pause the video at a point you like and press the photo button. Your photo is recorded onto the flash card. So, just concentrate on detailed video and take still pics while playing it.
This is the coolest little gadget! Combined with my FIOS 15Mbs upload internet service, the video and audio are both smooth. Very easy to set up too.
I've had a Motorola 5100 for about four years. It gradually got degraded and these, like all electronics, wear out and need to be taken out of service. So I bought a new 5101.The switch was very quick and easy. I called Cox and gave them the information they needed and was online fast.Let me tell you --- the Internet really flew! I can't tell you how thrilled I was. It made all the difference in the world.I have a wireless network and a Linksys router. I switched out the router and modem at the same time. The speed on all my computers increased greatly and I no longer have dropped connections.I depend on my computers for my phone calls through Skype and for my entire business. So I have to have the best and fastest, the most dependable.I highly recommend this modem. It's reasonably priced and lasts a long time. But do keep in mind that all modems will need to be switched out at least every two or three years if you want to stay on top of things.Update: I have learned that a number of ISPs like people to use this modem because they can block certain ports of those people who do. This may not be a problem for you. But for some people, it can be. Before you buy it, look around the web and make sure it's what you want. Cable people will deny they do this, but they do. And it can really mess up your Internet experience and give you lots of trouble.
These cables are great for the price. The only problem I've had with them is the fact that they are heavy. I have to be careful which port I put them in or they will just fall out.
You can't beat this price and the cables work great. We weren't able to tell any difference in picture quality between these and some more expensive ones we had purchased.
I have owned the MB D200 Battery Pack/Grip for eight months. Although the unit functions as designed and is helpful for extending the battery life of the D200, I've found the build quality is greatly lacking. I'm a commercial photographer and often shoot a thousand or more images to accomplish a single assignment. I wanted to improve the "feel" of the D200 and to be able to shoot for extended periods without changing batteries. Unfortunately within three months, the two white battery retaining clips broke off while making quick battery changes. The unit still functioned, however recently the main battery door will no longer stay closed. I have to use a strip of gaffers tape to keep it shut to avoid having the batteries fall out while shooting. I'm sending the MBD200 in for service this week. But I'm very disappointed that a better system wasn't designed to retain the batteries within the grip and a better locking system on the main battery compartment door. The MB is not up o the excellent build quality of the Nikon D200 camera itself. Since only Nikon produces this item, I'm at their mercy for engineering a reliable piece of equipment. The D200 camera is outstanding, but the battery pack/grip accessory leaves a lot to be desired.UPDATE: May, 2007: The repaired MBD200 was returned after about three weeks at Nikon. In January 2007, the battery retention clips broke again!!! So I'm back to taping the battery door closed. The design is defective. Unfortunately, the grip is now out of warranty.
The unit is everything it promises to be. It has a clear display that can be altered to fit your specific needs or wants. It has sufficient capacity ti hold all the maps you need and it re-routes easily. Most importantly, the attachment to the vehicle was a major concern and this one is more than adequate. A great product with the right peripherals.
I own the 7&quot; model. Being a deployed soldier, many others around me also own Minteks. The PX sells them.The hinges on my player are completely severed. The wiring harness is holding the screen to the base. The 5&quot; models do the same.It's not that I don't take care of the player. For a few months I replaced it in the factory styorfoam and kept in the box after each use. I eventually invested in a quality storage case for the unit. It's kept inside a building; I don't go into combat with my Mintek, or anything.The price of this player simply wastes money you could spend on a quality one.
Be aware that Motorola does not have USB drivers for Windows 7. Also, I couldn't install the software using the CD ROM. My new Dell laptop has 1.9 GB RAM available. The install wizard said I didn't have the 32MB needed for install. This also happened with the 5120 model. Contacted Motorola, Dell and Geek Squad. None knew what the problem was.
This card works with the LG VX8600 mobile phone. No extra steps or anything needed, just put it in and ready to sync up music with computer.
Sound quality is not great, and the knobs do seem flimsy. However, the reception is fine, and product works as described. I am overall happy with the purchase.
Great product for a really great price. Even Cnet reviews state that those overpriced ones that the retail stores sell are not needed for your setup. I now have three sets of these, and they produce perfect images.
I actually received the TDK Vivid tapes not the EHG displayed in the ad. However, either one is fine with me. In fact, I think the Vivid are more new. Tapes are good for taping and keeping (not everyday use tapes that you can still find in the stores). Delivery was good. Overal a good transaction.
For under $2, this is what the doctor ordered. If you need an HDMI cable, this does the trick for the right price.
This was an amazing purchase. Didn't have to wait for shipping or anything, my brother just sent in the info and had the credits! Very handy! He loves his xbox points, so this was just perfect!
This earphones from sony have an exceptional sound quality, is one of the best, and for this price is amazing, they look beautiful and sound like that too!You wouldnt expect less from sony of courseOnly thing is that it sounds so hard that sound leaks more than wanted and people around you can hear what you're listening.But thats not a big deal, trust me
So I thought I would save a few bucks getting this cheap HDMI cable. WRONG! After about 1 month my TV began to flicker and lose it's connection to the cable box. These cables are super cheap and perform that way.
It took about 20 mins to set it up, and I am not a technical person at all. Right now it works great and I get a consistently good signal from all over my house. At first I used a D-link card, and it worked fine, but the range wasn't as great as I expected it to be. Now I use a Netgear 401 card in my XP Pro laptop and I get amazing range. I think it must be a combination of the card and the router. Anyway you just have to understand whether or not you recieve a Static IP or Dynamic IP ect. from your ethernet provider and you will be fine. Also the SSID thing can mess you up. Just make sure the SSID on your router matches the SSID entered into your wireless card and you will be fine.
this is a full-featured 5MP compact camera that will work for a wide range of users. i compared this with the sony DSC-P10 and the minolta DiMAGE F100 and concluded that this had the best feature set in its class.the S50 is essentially a 'shrunk' PowerShot G5. there are some differences: the G5 has a flip-out LCD which is very cool and quite practical, a 4x zoom lens, and a flash attachment. otherwise, the S50 provides almost the same level of manual control as the G5 in a smaller package. if you want point and shoot capability but want the flexibility to be more creative when you want, this camera should be on your short list.pros:- excellent resolution from a small lens - 5MP power!- 3x optical zoom, 4x digital- good metering and good tonal balance - maintains shadow detail- good natural light white balance, strong and balanced colours- allows control over cameras internal processing algorithms - saturation, tone, sharpness- low noise at ISO 50 (keep in mind that ISO 50 for this camera is actually ISO 100 for everyone else; likewise, ISO 100 is in reality closer to ISO 200, etc)- compact and lightweight, considering this camera's capabilities (4.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 in, 11.1 oz)- excellent build quality - solid 'brick like' feel - no creaks or rattles and a good positive feel to external controls- nice metallic black finish - i definitely prefer this to the silver finish of other compact cameras- the LCD monitor is also big (1.8") for this class of camera - gives good live preview and review even in well lit situations- shooting priority play mode (a half-press of the shutter release always returns to shooting)- excellent range of manual controls- fast shot-to-shot times- fairly good startup time, especially for an extending lens camera- the manual focus has magnified loupe and ruler readout- flexible continuous shooting modes (buffer after processing)- RAW file format maintains 12-bits of data- ability to turn JPEG shot into RAW during record review- Compact Flash Type I/II and official Microdrive support- voice annotation feature- invervalometer (time lapse capability)- AF assist lamp works well- USB connectivitycons:- average macro performance- vignetting at wide angle and maximum aperture- nine-point AiAF not available in P, TV, AV, M or C exposure modes- average flash performance- the four-way jog dial is not easy to use - pressing "SET" takes practice- you'll need to remove from tripod to open the battery/CF compartment- lens slow at telephoto (F4.9)- AF Assist lamp doesn't have enough power at telephoto zoom- limited apertures at telephoto- zoom controller does not have enough steps / multiple zoom speed- some barrel distortion at wide anglethis is a fantastic camera - highly recommended. enjoy!
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 got this product thinking it was going to share one connection with two computers but apparently it's not for that i'm sure had i brought the product and used it for wat it's supposed to be used to do it would've worked just fine it was delivered promptly and had no damages
I needed this cable so that I could use a split screen function with my tv. The cable came quickly and works perfectly. Now I can watch sports and play video games simultaneously. Thanks for helping my dorkdom!
I had wrote a bad review on the company cause I thought I had not recieved my order but I got it a day after I wrote it so now I must recant my statement. The product it very good and you cant beat the price so I would and will recommend this to my friends and family.
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.
With the help from Crucial.com I identified these to be compatible to my PC. Bought it from Amazon. Worked perfectly right of the bat. My PC is now much faster.
The Antec 900 is a great looking case and I purchased it on the advice of an online technician's "Build Your Own" series.The first flaw was the internal plastic fan mounting bracket had a broken ear upon delivery. On further inspection all of the plastic mounting brackets for all of the fans were plastic and fairly cheesy; none of them made to stand up to much removal and reinstallation without real gentle care. Strike 1.It was easy to get things installed initially, i.e. the ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard and LG Multi-DVD burner. The Corsair TX650 power supply installed OK but the mounting holes, except for one, were cheesy and were actually large open "V" shaped gaps for the mounting screws and there were gaps around the edges of the power supply the way it mounted. Since the mounting holes for power supplies are standard...this was a design flaw to accomodate non-standard power supplies? Strike 2.Edit: (July 5 2012) I have upgraded this case from 1-stars to 2-stars because the actual problem with mounting the SSD in the case was the SATAIII cable that was supplied by the MB mfg. was a 90-degree connector and so the ANTEC 900s BUILT IN SSD mounting kit was not able to be used. This was not the fault of the case but the cable at-hand!The biggest problem was when I got to installing the Intel 520 Series SSD. The Thermaltake 3.5" HDD converter for SSD 2.5" was easy to get the SSD mounted properly. But installing the converter into the drive bay was a nightmare. The Antec 900 case has only 2 screw points for mounting hardware? The cheesy plastic mounting liners for the long screws provided with the case would not begin to thread and that attempt was a failure. And they did not line up with the converter bracket mounting holes and because the drive bays are double walled I had to literally remove the drive bay and remove the outer wall to be able to insert the mounting screws into the front screw holes on each side of the mounting bracket.I plan to add a 3.5" Seagate 2TB HDD for data next month for data files and I'll update this review after I find out how a standard sized hard-drive mounts in the case.Update: The HDD drive box assembly MUST be removed to install any new drive. The HDD mounted inside without too much trouble. Just remember NOT to tie off the power connections for any of the drive-box fans as they need to be disconnected for any HDD installation or removal.
Linksys/Cisco is lying to consumers by providing three different products with totally different features and warranty periods, yet describing the products the same model number.Please permit me to present my credentials: I am a computer systems professional of 15 years and former loyal Linksys customer. I can't use Linksys at work, but at home network/lab uses about a dozen of their products. My setup includes BEFCMU10, BEFW1154, WRT54GS, EZX516W, AS2TNC, BEFSX41, EG1032, WPC54GS, some in duplicate, and a few others not in regular use. Before today I would confidently recommend Linksys products to the numerous relatives, friends, and neighbors who seek my advice. Now that Linksys has engaged in deceptive practices I can no longer recommend their products to anyone.The problem is that Linksys apparently now uses "version" numbers to designate completely different products. The result is that what you buy might not be what you heard about! Complaints and confusion here on Amazon are caused by these differences. Both the model numbers and the UPC numbers are the same. The products, however, are as different as if from different vendors.The original (EG005W ver. 1) had a possibly noisy cooling fan, from what I have read, but it has the same form factor of the earlier stackable Linksys series and no other major complaints apart from fan noise.The EG005W ver. 2 does not have a fan, yet has the same form factor as the earlier stackables. It has 16 LEDs showing power, link/activity, speed, and duplex. The power supply is 12v/2A. It has a TWO year warranty.The EG005w ver. 3 is a totally different smaller form factor and totally different specifications. In fact, everything is smaller: It has only 6 LEDs, a 12v/.5A power supply, but worst of all, only ONE year warranty.According to the packaging of both, ver.2 and ver.3 are otherwise technically/specifications identical, but this is insufficient to distinguish versions (or brands for that matter).In all fairness, I know from my numerous Linksys purchases that they, like other vendors, make incremental improvements to products that merit different version numbers, but not for different model numbers. A great example is the WRT54GS; later versions are pretty impressive yet incremental improvements.The problem here is that this the three versions are TOTALLY DIFFERENT. Ver3 is hardly more similar to Ver2 than the HP J9077A#ABA, the NETGEAR GS108, or the D-link DGS-2208, notwithstanding number of ports.So Buyer beware!
Just this year, I finally pulled myself out of the dark ages and bought an iPod nano. :) Since I intended to use it mostly for running or walking, I did a great deal of online research to find a good armband that would stay in place when I used it. This product came with great reviews and I made the jump. Lucky for me, I found that this Belkin F8Z105 iPod Nano Sports Armband to be perfect! I desired an armband that securely held the iPod in place without a way for it to "escape" while running. In this product, you slide the ipod in, and there is a flap with velcro that secures it at the bottom. I never worry that my iPod might slip out. The clear covering is great at protecting the iPod, but you can still use the controls easily through the plastic. You obviously have to press a bit harder than you would without the plastic over the iPod, but that is to be expected. The thing that I like best about this product is that the armband stays nice and tight (with several patches of velcro) even when running. I have been using it now for several months, and not once has it loosened or come undone, which is a relief. I am an average sized woman with an average sized arm, and the armband fits me fine, though it could accomodate a smaller arm as well. The armband also comes with an armband extension, which I have not had to use. I like to wear the armband quite tight, so it won't move on me, and it does leave imprints on my upper arm for 20 minutes or so, but I couldn't care less about that. I imagine if you are just using your iPod for walking, you could wear the armband a bit looser, as you don't have the jogging motion that requires stabilization. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product and happy that I took some time to do the online research that led me to this product.
This is a good case for my nano. It doesn't close 100% but my nano is in there snuggly. I dont feel like my nano will come out at all
While purchasing this product, i thought that it has a micro receiver and nothing was mentioned about this in the description, but what was given to me was the other receiver which is as big as a flash drive.
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 love this thing!!! I can't believe the money we've saved by not renting videos. There is always something on! My favorite feature is it's ability to search content. It knows that Masterpiece theater is about Henry VIII (English history is on my "wish list") and that Brad Pitt is on the Today Show (also on my "wish list"). I don't have to do a thing (or even be aware of it) and it will appear on my "now playing list". I can watch it (or not). Amazingly easy to program and use.
I must say I am totally pleased with my 670. I was a little skeptical about spending over a $100 on a remote control, but it was money well spent.I have a jvc lcd, a cablevision dvr, a philips upconvert dvd player, and a belkin hdmi switcher, and i had 4 remotes on my coffee table. This remote controlls all of them , even sets the hdmi switch to the right channel ( which i didnt even expect it to do.) Setup was a very basic and easy, though it took some trial and error to customize the buttons on the lcd screen, but after a about an hour and a half evrything was ago, and put my 4 remotes to rest in a drawer. I would definately say this is a must have for anyone with more than one remote on their coffee table.
This Dymo product is advertised as including two tapes but there is actually only one in the package. I am unhappy with the false advertising.
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.
This adapter worked for our laptop. A little different in size compared to the one that came with the computer but it works great.
great price, arrived on time and has been a good replacement battery for my camera. other off-brand batteries I've bought in the past haven't worked so well, but this lumix works great!
I've had the camera for a month now, and I really enjoy the quality of pictures I'm able to take, particularly when I lower the ISO and take the picture in RAW format. Very easy to use.
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.
I love the product. It moves like a dream. It is just the right size and it fits in your pocket.
It works okay functionally but the sides melt away from grasping sides, turn into a bubble and once they break through, a slimy oil oozes out. Very poor material. Second wireless Microsoft mouse to do this, not buying anymore of these.
I love this product. It works great and it is a great deal when you compare it to the ones at the stores.
I bought this for my 8 yr old daughter a month ago. I was surprised how fast I received it and how easy it is to operate. I've used it at my work place to see how well it works, excellent. It is mainly use in the car for my daughter during trips and she loves it! I love that it came with two earphones and a carrying case. Great price for a great product!
I have purchased Centon, PNY and several other brands of memory for several machines. I haven't had any problems with PNY brand memory. I installed this module in a E-machines T1220 1.2 GHz Celeron system that came with only 128 MB of memory. You certainly notice a difference when running certain programs with the additional memory. You should also change the size of your pagefile after changing your ram size. If you don't like to mess with rebates this is a good price with free shipping. If you don't mind rebates you can find it slightly less expensive with coupons and rebates at one of the 3 big office stores.
Bought my first Monster product,which I still have and use ,approx. 30years ago. Loved their product then,love their product now. Monster delivers!!! Plain and simple.Buy It!
I bought 5 of them for my grandchildren for Christmas. They are GREAT! Easy to load music too! Easy to operate. All 5 of them are under the age of 10 and they love them! They have withstood a couple of Opps! I dropped it or bumped it and still it works. I would certainly recommend them for getting started.
I especially like the vedios and pictures taken by this webcamera. The quality is very good.
This case is much too small. It does not hold everything you need so therefore it's kind of useless.
Almost every day I have to work early in the morning on my laptop and have to keep the lights down. Trying to find keys is madness and I get hardly anything done because I am hunting and pecking, in the dark.So, I purchased this little device from Amazon.com for an amazing $1.50. WOW. For that price, or even for 8.00-10.00, this is a nice little light. I am using it as we speak to type this review.I cannot speak for the longevity of the product as I have not had it for very long.PROS- It does provide enough light so that you can easily see all of your keyboard keys- You can bend the light to adjust where the light is shining to get the best angle- It's plug and play and there are no external switches or other mechanical parts to go bad. plug it in and it turns on. Simple as that.CONS- The only real con that I could come up with is that it is just heavy enough that it pulls itself down a little in the USB port that you plug it into and fits a little loosely. However, I don't think this will ever cause a problem.I would recommend this light to anyone who has to work on a laptop in the dark. I can't attest how this would work for a desktop. But, you would have to have the tower close to the keyboard for it to work.
This is great, I wish I could buy more points worth, like a 10,000 point card, that would be amazing
It's a cable! Very hard to mess this one up. But, you definitely can't beat the price! Item arrived quick, and shipping cost was next to nothing! These cables go for $50-$100 at BestBuy and CircuitCity... and I paid $5!! Word to the wise... get ALL your cords from Amazon!
Great lens. You get what you pay for. Sure, you COULD get a CAMERA for this price, but not a good one, and this lens in itself is worth it.From the seventies, the 50mm lens was considered the normal lens, as it represented the human field of vision better than any other lens, and so I grew used to using the normal lens. In the DSLR now, the 35mm is closer to a normal lens, but I still like going with the fifty mm, which is now just a hair more telephoto.This is the 50mm to go with.Excellent sharp lens. Right out of the box you can feel the difference in quality with the more accessibleCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. This is a solid lens, well manufactured of high quality materials. In the street as well you can feel the difference, and just get in there and shoot.Some folks like to crop in camera with a zoom, pulling in and out to compose. I prefere just walking up closer, and backing off, just to have a fine quality lens like this. It is what we learned back in the seventies, just walk closer, and works now. THank goodness for this lens. My latest shots over at flickr show the great work this lens does at low light and no light situations. This evenining here in Ciudad Juarez I am going to a charity zombie walk (yes, you read correctly) and hope to upload more soon under difficult lighting situations that this lens just takes in stride without thinking about it.Great lens. You get what you pay for. Get this.
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.
This tape is so much cheaper then the stuff they sell at the local camera place, it just makes me wonder...Anyhow, this has all the tack, and durability you want from gaff tape. Don 't hesitate to purchase this!
This is a cheap Sylvania VCR. You get what you pay for in the VCR. If you get it you HAVE to use RCA cables, because the mono picture and sound is horrible. Then when you use the RCA cables the sound is considerably muted. Consider this, when I watch regular TV without the VCR my remote volume level is 7-8, when I use the VCR to just hear from about 6ft away I have to turn it up to 14-15, big difference in sound quality, and that's with 24k gold cables. I used to have a Sylvania that worked fine for 10 years, then it just crapped out on me, I thought this was going to be a fine replacement, man has VCR quality changed a lot in the last 8 or 9 years since I last bought one. If you use a VCR a lot to tape shows or whatever, I wouldn't recommend this, I found a Sanyo VCR for the same price at an electronics store, that has about 10 features this VCR doesn't have, plus better picture and sound.
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 the perfect mouse for a notebook computer on the go, or even at home. First it's not wireless, so you never have to worry about batteries dying. Second the cord has a place to wrap around the mouse (where you can't see it), and the usb part pops into the bottom, making sure the cord is never a hassel during traveling. I can't believe there are not more mouses with this feature. Third it's not ultra small, but just right for travel and hand comfort.The only thing that keep me from giving it five stars is two things. First no back button, or in other words a third button. The back button saves so much times while browsing the web, i can't believe they don't have it on here. Third, when I bought it, I thought it automatically retracked, like a measuring tape, I was a little disappointed, but i'm sure they'll make something like that in the future.But right now I think it's the best you can get.
this mic is great. It has a long wire/jack and you don't have to be too close for it to pick up your voice. its a great buy.
This is (was) a great player. Then I let the battery go dead (fell asleep on the train), then it would not turn back on with a new battery. So I had Amazon replace it (they did so very promptly) and this one again worked great. After several batteries (which I didn't let go dead) I got curious and thought I would try letting one go all the way flat. Sure enough, it won't turn back on. I found that if I "upgrade" the firmware, I can get it back to working, but I am returning it.Too bad, as I was in love with it.
I bought one of these cameras for a recent trip to Maui. I hoped to see some green sea turtles while snorkeling and wanted to capture the experience on film. I did not have high expectations for a camera costing less than $10, but I figured that any image would be better than no image. As it turned out, we saw lots of sea turtles and the camera far exceeded my expectations. It took some amazing underwater photos. See for yourself. I have posted some of them in the customer images. I don't know what happened with the people who gave this camera a low rating. My photos were excellent. If I'd known how good they were going to turn out, I would have bought more than one. It's true that the colors in the images were originally shifted toward the blue, but that is typically the case for underwater photos unless the camera has a special filter that compensates for it. However, it is easy to fix. I had the photos developed and put on a CD at Costco for less than $5. (I only got the negatives and the CD, no prints). I then transferred the digital images from the CD onto my computer where color correction could be made. I use Photoshop Elements and it has an Auto Levels feature that corrects the color, brightness and contrast with one click of the mouse. The posted images were adjusted using that process. After adjustment, the digital photos that are keepers can be made into prints. I will definitely get another one of these for the next snorkeling trip. BTW, if you look at the customer images, although the user name is similar, FroggyM is a different person. Their images show the blue color shift that mine had before I corrected them.
These Memorex DVD-Rs work well with my Windows computers. I use them about a few times per month to burn both data and video files. I get the occasional error, resulting in a bad disc that needs to be discarded, but that will probably be the case with any blank DVDs that you purchase. The problem that causes the occasional errors is more likely with my computer than with the actual discs. I usually restart my computer after an error during the burn process, and then the next time I try, it always works (so, maybe the problem is that I don't restart my computer often enough).Make sure that you have a DVD burner capable of writing to DVD-R discs (as opposed to the DVD+R discs). However, most DVD burners are able to write to either +R or -R discs. If you use a lot of blank discs, consider purchasing the 100-pack, as the cost per disc will be lower.Memorex 16X DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
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.
Looked like a good device but never worked.This was back when I was trying to connect my wireless to an old RF input TV.Better to just by a TV with real inputs.
I have the 500gb version of this drive and WOW is all i can say...for less than $60, i got a quality drive from Western Digital. Check out the pictures i added--they're screenshots of benchmarks/error scans. It performed well, getting close to an average of 100MB/sec read speeds, with speeds up to 115/120MB. This drive runs great, the temperature never really goes above 110F (43C) if you have good airflow in your case. This drive was packed very nicely, in an anti-static bad, and a box with foam cutouts that firmly held it in place, there was no way that it could be damaged during shipping. I would definitely recommend this drive to anyone looking for a great performance drive at a good price. *remember this is the DRIVE ONLY, no SATA/power cables or mounting hardware is included.
Who wants to create onto MPEG? not me.. who wants to fork out money for a camera that does not produce quality pictures and has a poor zoom.. not me..I guess for you video buffs, this might tide you over, but in the world of digital cameras, like computers, another camera will be coming out soon with better bells and whistles.Well, you can't avoid that right? But this camera is not even up to par in the first place, i'm sorry. I'll stick to a Kodak FUn saver before shelling out my hard earned money on this soon to be outdated Sony product.And I'm sorry, but Sony is not &quot;top of the line&quot; my friends, by any means. It's the K-Swiss of Electronics, the Jack In the Box, the K Mart, the... i could go on. Ok I will....its the New Orleans Saints of Electronics, the Butler, the John Ritter, the Dow Corning... anyways...NEEEEXT!
It is simple, lightweight, attractive and easy to use. It would be ideal for those who spend their life on the road in particular. I do wish you could slide the monitor forward on the base and I wish it were more conducive to added cooling.
I am so happy I bought this monitor. It is clear and crisp and the width makes working with multiple screen and windows a breeze.
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
I researched HDMI cables after seeing 6ft HDMI cables for sale at the local eletronics store for $75. I found out that for short distances (less than 15 feet), there is no need to spend top dollar for HDMI cables. The 6ft cable I purchased works fine. There is no difference in sound or video quality when compared to another 6ft HDMI cable that I paid 3 times more. This is a good product at a great price!
I was pulled between a Canon printer and this Epson CX5400. I am so glad to have gone with the Epson. I have not own an Epson for over 15 years. I have had Lexmarks, Canons and HP printers in the meantime. Not very happy with any of them. So far I am truly impressed with this product. Installation was a breeze. Documentation is great! Speed and print quality is good. I have yet to try printing photographs however. But the scanner, copier and basic printer are wonderful. With the rebate this was an incredible buy. Give Epson a try you will not be disappointed.
I was greatly dissapointed in this scanner. The software was very problematic on my Mac G4 OSX.4 platform. User groups had solutions but were cumbersome and rediculous to do. The hardware constantly crashed and finally never started. Minolta suggested it needed repair, right out of the box, that it was a hardware problem!!Good luck.Dissapointed
Meet your new best friend. This lens will make you completely rethink what your camera is capable of. Getting as fast as f/1.4 makes this a truly amazing portrait lens for us with cropped sensors (Canon 7D, XTi, XSi, 40D, 50D, etc) making it an effective focal length of 80mm (which comes very close to the famed 85mm L that our full frame friends love). This lens shines in low light without the need of a flash.Build quality is 10x better than the cheaper f/1.8 version with a better constructed body and a metal EF mount vs. the cheapo plastic one. If you shoot a decent amount of photos like I do, you'll need the metal mount.What else do you get with an f-stop of 1.4? How about a depth of field (DOF) that's razor thin. I've actually gone too far with it by taking a portrait of someone and had their nose in focus and their cheeks out of focus. You can get THAT narrow with the depth of field. This lens melts the background into bokeh (Japanese term for out of focus backgrounds) blended goodness that will make your foreground subject pop out of the photography.Be careful going nuts though shooting at 1.4. 1.4 is not near as sharp as it could be so try stepping the lens up occasionally; you can still get great bokeh with this lens through f/4.I would also suggest trying to find ANY 50mm lens so you can get used to the fixed focal length of 50mm. There have been times where I just can't "scoot" back anymore to get my composition right. I've since picked up a 35mm fixed focal length as well to use when I'm in tight spaces but still need a "fast" lens.
Love these binoculars! Very easy to use, great picture, easy to focus in and out! Have had several different brands/types of binoculars and this is by far the best one!
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've been using this case for 6 months now and I truely hate it. First of all, the shoulder strap is fixed to the bag. It's constantly tangled whenever I take the bag off my shoulders . . . and you can't detach the strap. The carrying handle was attached at the back of the case instead of centered on the top. The result is that when the bag is loaded and you use the carry handle, the bottom of the bag "leans". The lean causes the bag to strike objects as you walk by with the face of the bag toward you. If you hold it the other way, the bottom of the bag brushes against your side. Also the flap only has one closure. Whenever I put the bag down, the sides of the flap fold over. A true messenger bag has two closures, which prevents this. I work with rolled sets of oversize drawings, in a true messenger bag, you can put the drawings inside the flap and the two closures hold the roll. With one closure, the drawings fall out. This case does not meet my needs. I've had trouble finding any computer carry case that truely works like a messenger bag. What gives?
I am very pleased. I like the way I have full camera controls and can do everything with the camera that I can do with it outside of the case. I think it is a mechanical engineering work of art...I bought this housing just before I went to Cabo San Jose for week of fun in the sun and water. Before I went I went to a local dive shop to talk to them about special precautions to prevent fogging and they recommended some moisture remover capsules which Ikelite recommends for their housings. These help remove the humidity and prevent fogging. Plus, if the case leaked, they would abosorb the water. I bought them and fit two in the housing with the camera.While in Cabo San Jose, I went snokeling and the housing worked great though I only went down twenty feet or so. And the pictures I got were great (via the camera A85) and the camera stayed dry (via the case). I can't speak of deep water performance yet, but I am very pleased with the case so far.BTW I also bought the weight set and with no weights the case floated and with one (of the four that come in the package) the case sinks... For snorkeling, I did not use any weights...
I am no &#34;professional&#34;, but I like to listen to music in good conditions. I like the quality of the audio. Also, it isolates quite well from ambient noises. And I did not have to pay a preposterous price for a pair of headphones.
Great Cam. Easy to install (though the software is a bit much for what I want to do). Needed a cam for business conferences that is clear. This one is working very well. I don't use the microphone b/c I have a headset.
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.
This is the finest Sangean shortwave radio on the market, and it is a worthy &quot;competitor&quot; to most of the finest portable shortwaves in the industry. I own many shortwave radios, including venerable entries by Sony and Grundig. And while this doesn't quite match the best of either company, Sangean's radio is respectable in many ways.The radio's shortwave reception is more than adequate. A good external antenna always helps, but it also does fine with just the telescopic aerial. The Sangean's sensitivity could be favorably compared with the Sony ICF-2010, although the Sony is still champion. It also should be noted that the Sangean radios of the last 15 years or so share the same lineage with the older Sony ICF-2001, so the Sangean's performance is understandable.The ATS-909 has very good FM reception with good adjacent signal rejection, and the Radio Data System (which automatically reads out some station IDs and other info on the LCD) performs well.The Sangean features 306 programmable memory positions. There are 29 &quot;pages&quot; of 9 frequencies (261 total) allocated for shortwave. As an example, a page could be used for up to 9 frequencies of a chosen broadcaster, and the page can be assigned an 8-digit alphanumeric ID by the listener. I'm not a big fan of the &quot;page&quot; format, because I'd like to assign IDs to each frequency, not a whole block of nine. But, when you have hundreds of memory positions of keep track of, the page format does have its advantages.I don't like having to select the FREQ button every time I want to directly tune into a frequency. I just want to punch the numbers and enter it. Having another step to remember makes tuning a pain at times.Overall, I believe the Sangean ATS-909 is an excellent radio and a good value for shortwave listeners with a little experience. It could be slightly improved, but it's certainly worth a listen.
Very good product. I purchased this adapter to connect a PS/2 connector barcode scanner to my PowerPC iBook running Mac OS X 10.4.9. When I first connected the adapter to the USB port on the iBook (after connecting the barcode scanner to the adapter), OS X discovered the keyboard connection and prompted me to go through a wizard for the computer to determine the keyboard type. If you do this, make sure to connect the keyboard to the adapter BEFORE plugging the adapter into the computer, so that it can make the appropriate device determinations. In order for the wizard to determine the "keyboard" type (ANSI), it prompted to hit the key to the right of the left shift key, and the key to the left of the right shift key (Z and / for my iBook). To do this with the barcode scanner, I printed custom barcodes for the characters with a barcode font and scanned them. The scanner now works well just as if it were connected to a PS/2 port on a PC. I would definately reccomend this product. Although I haven't tested it on a PC yet, I would assume it works since the box description indicates it would, and it works with a Mac.
I looked at alot of different speaker options before choosing the X-540's. The price is right, and they sound great! The sub has a suprising amount of bass, and the surrounds give very nice imaging. The remote volume/bass control lets you adjust them to your taste with ease. If you buy this set up, you won't be disappointed.
I already use this product, and really enjoy it.But mainly I'm very sitisfied with the service level of everybody involved with amazon.com.Thx.
A week after I bought it one of the PLASTIC hinges broke. I can't belive they would manufacture this with plastic hinges! Don't waste your money.
I bought this unique little item because I was always finding myself without my Ipod whenever I needed it. It is a great and sturdy item, not too big to actually put on my key chain, and the bottle opener was a nice addition. It even looks sleek and stylish, and is a great conversation piece as well.The only flaw I found is not so much a flaw, but a comment, or suggestion. I now always have my Ipod on me, but I am always forgetting my earbuds. Sure it shows a place to wind your earbuds around the item, but they do not travel well like this, and their bulky on the unit, and they are always coming loose or falling off. Plus aftermarket earbuds don't fit well at all. Overall I think this is a great item, and a great accessory to my Ipod Shuffle.
A very good in supply is obtained at all times without leakage of ink or smudging of the paper or clogging of the printer. The reason it is not rated 5 stars is that the ink supply is utilized too rapidly and the expensive cartriges have to replaced too frequently.
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.
Really great product at a really great price. That's all I can say at this time unless you want to start paying me to review your products. Now everybody, back to work.Jj
My wife and I both had an iMonster CarPlay and it never quite worked correctly. We live in the SF bay area (Marin) and it faded out in tons of zones. My friend's wife got a new stereo for her car with an mp3 jack so she gave me her old RoadTrip. WOW.....what a difference. I no longer have to find new stations and I can listen with excellent quality sound! I ended up buying another one for my wife.Highly recommend!
HDMI is HDMI. Whether you pay $29.95 or $1.50 the results are the same. This is a digital interface and not analog. As a result, if it plugs in it works. I have used Monster brand and Chinese knock-offs and there IS NO DIFFERENCE. Get the cheapest you can unless you want to go over 6 feet at, which point, you may want a better shielded cable.
I have been purchasing 3rd party cartridges for years with mostly poor results. They have left blotches all over my documents, making them unusable for finished letters or agreements. This product produces as clean a document as the manufacturer's, but at a fraction of the cost. I recommend this, heartily.
This is great i bought this 3 months and i saw all the reviews on this Web and i was scared about buying this for my son. So i took a risk and bought him the 512mb one. He was so Happy because he liked the ipod but told me that it was pricey.And he put about (100-120) songs on it and the radio is great too. the voice mic. Is great for my son Because he can't remember what i tell him so i record it on his mp3 so he would remember.And the in-line recording is great when our comp. goes out or somthing happens he wont half to wait until the comp. starts working so i think it is a great mp3.So everyone should buy this if you want to have a cheap 512mb and not a non-cheap ipod. I give this a 5 star.
I ordered this for my brother-in-law (he wanted it for Christmas) and he uses it as a nose hair trimmer. I liked how it worked so much, I ordered this for my daughter and myself. We use it for the hair on our upper lip...the hair doesn't grow back hard or stubbly. It is also great for the bikini area. Sometimes I even use it to trim my husbands hair that grows on his neck in between haircuts. My mother-in-law and aunt saw how well it worked, I am currently buying them one for their birthdays. Great product...well worth the $20.00!
I bought this as a gift. The recipient is still pleased, it works much better than his other FM transmitter.
This is a product I wish I could sell. Every one without an expensive high end TV needs a "Terk VR1". I no longer get blasted away when the commercials come on. I should have bought 4 or 5 for my other TVs and my friends TVs. It comes with everything you need to install it. Truly a teriffic must have product.
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 got this product over 1 month ago and have had no issues with it at all. The price obviously is the best thing about it, but the quality of the product is also very good. Speed is good, picture and audio are great.So far, I have only hooked up my PS3 and my Xbox 360, but Blu-Ray quality is great through the PS3, and games look great on both systems.I have yet to get HD cable, or a true Blu-Ray player, but I am happy with the uses I have had with these cables thus far.I highly recommend these cables, they are a great alternative to spending $30-$60 on basic to high-end HDMI's.
I was happy with this camera, till one day I turned it on and recieved the dreaded &quot;E24&quot; error message. This message appears and then the camera shuts off. The only solution is to send it to Canon and pay about as much to repair it as a replacement 2 mp camera would cost. My 2 month old Canon printer just died too, so I am reconsidering my loyalty to Canon products. Both products were barely used before they quit working. I don't normally recommend extended warranties, but it might be a good idea with this product, or better yet avoid it all together.
I love this tester. I have a drawer filled with half dead batteries. My kids get rid of an electronic device and I pull the batteries out before I throw it away. Now I can test the batteries to see if they are worth saving. It does not have the ability to test C or D, that would be the only downfall I see. You place the battery in the slot...all 4 lights flash so you know it is testing, then lights indicate the strength of the battery.Well worth the money.
Activated just as expected. No issues whatsoever. I would recommend buying from Amazon due to the safety and security that Amazon has provided. This is more convenient than going to a store, or trying to figure out how to use prepaid debit on an Xbox 360. Make sure to copy down the code when received. Hope this was helpful.
This is a top of the line point'n shoot camera. Without any doubt the 12x optical zoom with image stabilizing and fast 2.8f aperture along the whole zoom range of 35-420 mm (35mm equiv.) are the icing on the cake. Nevertheless I'm slightly dissapointed about this camera because the specs read like my dream camera and the engineers from Panasonic just couldn't keep it together. Why? - I will cover this later.I was so anxious about getting my set together that I bought a bag first going by the size of the FZ1 - big mistake. The FZ10 is about double the size. Definitly no camera to slip in your pocket.Battery are pretty expensive, about 50$ a piece. A good replacement, not from Panasonic but way cheaper and even higher in the mAh rating is AC-CGAS002 (the barn were you get `em from is great). Charge and running time equal almost 1hr.The Tripod adapter blocks access to the battery and memory compartment.In dcresource the macro is described to work only in the automatic macro mode. So you couldn`t go by your own settings (manual). Good news - not true-. What is also not described in the manual, the camera does the same macro in manual mode. Literally up to the lense, almost touching it, with super sharp images.Personally, I do prefer the manual mode for several reasons and this is where my dissapointment starts. In a dim light situation, still enough to take a decent picture, the LCD is pitch black. It is not broken, that's just the way it is. The techs from Panasonic told me something about achery techniques and how to shoot over the body. I call it a "Misconception". Also the brightness of the flash is not displayed, saying the LCD should get brighter when flash is activated. Still you get nice pictures - with dim light focusing slightly advanced to some other digital pointers- just you don't see the composition and focusing. I consider this the major drawback of this camera. Surprisingly enough though, if you switch to Automatic mode the LCD display in the very same dim light situation with exactly the same setting, is fine. Aperture- or Shutter priority are also good in this respect. I say it again, this applies only to dim light situations in manual mode. In standard light situations you won't notice.Talking about low light situations, the flash is quite impressiv. Gives you also the option to compensate (-2/+2). This is very helpful if you don't wanna compensate the flash by shutter/aperture.Lense cap has no string to hold it to the body - risk of losing it.I am an avid Photoshop user. So I like the auto braket function to take 3 consecutive shots with different esposures for different layers in the software. Still after every shot you have to kick the bracket in again. There is no button to enable this function permanently like cameras for only a fraction of the price do. I wouldn't mind that if it were not so long winded to get to that function. Between changing the shutter/aperture in Manual mode, engaging the bracket to -1/+1 and back again, it is necessary to push 9 buttons. (Wanna count? exposure/dial up/3x dial right/3xdial up/exposure.) And this after every shot, huhhh.Most people won't mind, but it takes only jpeg format. No non-compression formats available. This camera lets me take considerably more pictures (about 165) with 256mb than my Dimage s414 (about 125), which also happens to be a 4 MP camera - each camera in the best jpeg settings. With best settings this camera takes file sizes wich average about 1,5MB (Dimage S414 about 2MB). OK not every manufacture uses compression to the same extend, and in this setting Panasonic has surely found a nice compromise between quality and compression. Still I would be happier if Panasonic had tweaked its compession less aggressively, in order to achieve higher quality (but lager file size). Expecially since non-compression is missing and this camera is supposingly more oriented towards the prosumer section.Nevertheless the picture quality is superb across the whole zoom range (the lense seems to make up for it).I read reviews were people complained about noise. I figure they chose the wrong ISO (Auto ISO?). Try to use 100, 50 if possible. Everything from ISO 200 on gets indeed noisy, so is it with other cameras. And the fast lense 2.8f over the whole zoom range together with the Image Stabilizer give you quite some options here.The image stabilizer works great. I think this feature should become as much of an standard as it is for camcorders. This from Panasonic should be a wake up call for the other manufactures to install it in there ultrazooms.Very positive is the overall speed of the camera. SD memory might help it. Run-up, Burst mode and time between shots is very fast. High Burst gets you 4-5 shots in 2sec. After that you are ready again after about 4 sec. I consider this to be very fast. The only issue in the Burst mode is that it freezes the picture in the LCD screen. Burst makes sense for moving objects. And that is were you find it almost impossible to keep your object in focus when you just see a series of taken pictures with a delay of about 0.5 seconds.The purple fringing, which often comes along with extreme zoom lenses seems to be moderate. I haven't seen any so far with taken lots of pictures in situations where this is supposed to be most present, like against the sun with darker objects in front. Still it is mentioned in some of the reviews.Verdict: Even thought I wrote critically this shouldn`t distract from the fact that this is a state of the art point'n shoot camera with a great Leica lense and a stabilazation system you won't find in any other model of this category.So giving away some of my high expectations this is still an excellent camera which will epeal to the advanced photographer with a need for an extreme zoom.
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.
Hi, Just purchased the Samsung NEU 32. It doesn't work with my new indows XP based computer. I phoned Samsung and they said they rely on Jukebox software...and they expected a XP fix towards the end of January. I hope it works....
Fairly fast and the rubber casing gives it a sturdy feel. Recommended for the user who requires some portable storage and does not want to break the bank.
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.
I use Cannon BJC 4000 for 7 years now. Mostly for printing of text so I purchase BC20 cartridge average once a year (two University students + as needed for home). I noticed that sometimes they last half of the time they usually do at my pace of printer use.The problem is that the solvent in the cartridge evaporates over the time even that the cartridge is originally closed. Unfortunatelly (for us - the customer) Cannon does not print the date of manufacture on the package so the only defense is to purchase cartridge in the stores with short shelf life of the product (high turn over of the stock). I found that large office supplies stores (i.e Office Max, Miles Fox) don't sell many cartridges for bubble jet printers because their customer base originates among bussinesses that use mostly laser printers with toner. Therefore cartridges with ink are resting on the shelves long time and they loose ink. It is impossible to determine how much because the manufacturing date is omitted and store personnel is not familar with the evaporation of ink problem. I like the convenience of shopping on line. This is my first purchase of printing cartridge at Amazon but based on my friend's experience and comments of other customers, here, on this page.
These cables sell for $2.32 and they work perfectly. They are digital. There is no degradation in signal from the $149.95+ cables from Monster. If you ever wondered what God was doing before S/he created the Universe, S/he was making Hell for Monster Cable Executives. I have them hooked up from my XBOX 360 and PlayStation 2 to my 54 inch Samsung DLP/LED TV. Liberty City never looked so good.HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
I've had the SlingShot 200AW for 3 years now. It can hold a lot of gear, which means it can get heavy.My most packed setup.In the main compartment:40D with grip and 24-105L mounted70-200/2.8L IS umounted to the left of camera body50/1.4 to the right of the camera bodyIn the top compartment:580EXCanon timer cable releaseIn front small pocket:2 extra camera batteries4 extra AA batteries for flashLenspenMy only complaint, the built-in lens cloth gets worn because the camera body ends up rubbing against it.But I still LOVE this bag!However, having seen photos of the newer SlingShot 202AW, I would say the upper and front pockets of that one is bigger and better. However, not sure if the main compartment is slightly smaller as people have said the 24-105L no longer fits. Also the new position of the lens cloth would hopefully prevent it from being worn by the camera body rubbing against it all the time.
Received this cable in three days time....there was NO shipping and NO taxes...Just $2.40 charged to my card....plugged it in and it was perfect...crisp,clear signal,1080i picture,even works great with the PS3...This is a NO BRAINER!
Used this on a tripod on board an Alaskan cruise ship; worked very well for shore-watching, iceberg calving, and general bird & seal life watching
We changed out our samsung 2010 cartridge yesterday and the inkers cartridge was so much better quality than the other we had. I will definitely buy from them again.
It worked well with my USB devices except for my USB hard drive (WD 250GB)
In fact, there were no instructions at all. I had to go to the PC manufacturers web site and print the instructions to install the memory. The memory works fine, but the marketing blurb said there were 'comprehensive install instructions'. What's up with that?
The cable is plenty long but the quality of the video sent to my tv is not so great. I have red lines when screen shows black anywhere. This is very distracting and wish I had sent it back within the return policy but forgot.
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.
This is a fairly standard copper heatsink with a small, quiet fan attached. The fan itself is just screwed on so is detachable if desired. The heatsink comes with an adhesive thermally conductive layer with a peel-off cover to expose it, so it is extremely easy to apply where needed.I haven't run thermal tests on this, but it conducting heat well enough away from the chip for my purposes, and for a generic solution appears to be doing quite well.
The key quality is the ease of use in that the operating buttons are well marked and easy to press - not jammed together.The directions are good, although simplifying even more, if possible, would be good for " old " users like myself. I am enjoying the camera!
I purchased this item with the sole intent of hooking up my computer to my television. I ran the wire through the wall went to plug it in and got audio only. No video signal. Tried a shorter cord and it works. Returning this item.
Bought it from 3Dtech.. it's very nice design, small, portable.. Needs 1 AA battery. REALLY long battery life. I have 2 PC's, and it works on both. Windows XP and Windows Vista. Very nice... Works on laptops (notebooks), and also on desktops. Has reciever, (USB 2.0).. VERY NICE!!!
I got the mini iPOD for my wife last christmas. My wife never got exited about a gift as much as she did for this one. She can not live without it now. In the car, in the house, and most important when she works out (Arm band is a must which I got too). I am an old iPOD user, and she used my iPOD many times where I thought she needed hers. Our music doesn't come up to more than 5 GB so far. so with this mini iPOD she was very happy and had all her music in it. My 15 GB iPOD was and still is an over kill. I don't think I will ever have this much music. Any how it works fine, I can hook both to my computer (win Xp) and with iTunes I can see both, and transfer music to them. You don't need to buy the base charger, but I just got it for looks ;)I can't imagine anyone give this product anything less than a 5 star.
I bought these speakers about three months ago specifically for the AUX port they offered. I planned to use them with my Xbox 360 along with an HD monitor that I bought. The setup works great. I also have a laptop that's built in speakers aren't that great (as expected), but they are Altec's as well. So I use the speakers to play music when I'm not using them to play Xbox.If you're buying these for a similar reason know that you can't have both plugged in and on at the same time. I had hoped to just leave them plugged in, so I wouldn't have to continuously plug and unplug the audio cables, they even advertised it as if you could leave them both plugged in. But if you do plug them both in at the same time, no sound comes out, just a little static. It makes sense to me why one set of speakers can't accept from two sources at the same time, but that's how it was advertised. If I wanted to keep plugging in and unplugging my audio cables, I'd have spent more money on a more expensive set, maybe one that didn't have an AUX port.Besides this small setback they speakers have wonderful sound. Decent bass, and for a small and cheap package can go pretty loud without sacrificing quality. My room mate has the same set and loves them. But there is a reason I gave them only 2 stars. For a few weeks now the right speaker has been cutting out at random. Though they fix themselves if I unplug and replug in the audio cable into my laptop. This is, however, only a temporary solution, since they'll cut out again anywhere from seconds to hours later.They were good speakers, but not recommended due to bad hardware.
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.
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.
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!
Failed just like in the other reviews. Now it sits with a brand new ink cartridge (Epson Ink, of course) collecting dust. We'll see how long the scanner lasts. I am definately never getting another Epson printer.
I just got this error message for the first time after about 2.5 years of occasional use. It now does not seem to play any DVDs anymore. I suspect it's either a joke by Panasonic, or some kind of DVD virus... although I can't recall that I played any illegal or downloaded items on my DVD player... my display now always says "H07 ass" (ok maybe H07 bASS), but I think it's a message to all panasonic consumers.... read into it what you like... has Panasonic said anything about this message???
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!
All I can say is this bag is awesome. the quality of the leather is way better then I thought. And it is very solid.. it is Large enough to hold all my books for the meetings and then some. I have my large Rbi8 and other books in there with room to spare. the interior divisions, make it easy to be organized. And I really like the small features, like the pen holder, cellphone holder.Overall, I would say great value for the money. I would recommend this case.
I bought a 42" LG television & was considering taking it back because the speakers were making a popping noise. After calling AT&T U-Verse technician, he told me that I may need an HDMI cable. This was THE MOST INEXPENSIVE one I could find, & it works wonderfully!!! I would encourage anyone to get this one!!!! Five stars!!!!!
25 ft for $8! Are you kidding me? Nope. Why would you need to buy HDMI cables at the store when you can get them cheaper online? The cable is thick, about the size of a pinky, but flexible. Connected my PC to my TV and it works. It just plain works. No need to say more.
I BOUGHT THIS CAMERA 2 YRS AGO AND IT IS GREAT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IS I DONT HAVE THE DISK TO INSTALL IT ON MY NEW COMPUTER.I LOVE IT THE PICTURES ARE GREAT. I TAKE THEM AND PRINT THEM OUT...
I was very disappointed as this software ONLY works with Digimemo, and no other graphic tablets. I have a Cyberpad and I spent much time trying to get it to work--it didn't. Also, help from the maker, Vision Objects, is non-existent.
Hi,I bought Philips DVD player DVP 642 in Dec'04 through Amazon. For the amount that I paid, I thought it was great. Played very well with little issues. But one fine day it threw "No Disc" message for all the DVDs that I tried on. So I thought perhaps the lens is dirty and cleaned it up but to no avail. So, I called up the Customer Service center and they advised me to contact their authorized service center nearby. When I contacted I was told that they would charge $40 for the repair work.I did some research in the net and found that there are quite a few people who have had this problem with Philips DVP 642 model.My advice is to spend a little more money and buy a quality DVD player far better than this one. Although the price is attractive, affordable etc its not really worth it. Also the customer service is horrible. You will have to wait for a longtime before someone attends your call.
Nice to have a battery that you can just recharge instead of wasting money buying non rechargable ones. Service was prompt too.
I love this camera we also own the Cannon powershot g2 but I like this one to through in my bag & go no bulky parts to get broken. This camera is handy whip it out & shoot it takes great pics. my favorite out of both of them.
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.
Item arrived in time, good condition and the quality of product was just as I expected. Strong and reliable material. It runs cold too. Totally recommend this product for serious Rack-Mount Server applications.
Very good to use in different positions and after its folded it does not take any space at all great for all our activities.
The Zen V is just the right size for me, both physically and electronically. It has plenty of storage for my needs, since I only want it for music, not pictures, video, or as a PDA. It took me a little time to get things organized to my liking, but accessing it via my PC made things a lot easier. The included software is excellent, allowing the aforementioned PC access and finding information on the CD being uploaded. I'm an online music novice, but this makes it fairly easy. Nice work, Creative.
I have owned this tripod for at least 5 years and it is outstanding, especially for the money. Very sturdy and durable. I was taking pictures on the West Mesa of Albuquerque this fall and the wind was blowing about 20 mph. I was taking late evening shots of the mountain. I had shutter speeds of 30 seconds + in the wind and my shots came out sharp. I held my hand on the tripod during the gusts so it wouldn't blow over. I definitely recommend this. I am sure there are advantages to the composite graphite type tripods, but I really don't care to know because this tripod serves my purposes just fine.
I purchased this GPS to replace a Garmin 12 whose memory battery had died (a crucial element that's not mentioned anywhere in their manuals). What an upgrade! Not only does the Vista GPS allow you to log waypoints and figure out where you are, but it does a few dozen other things as well. Like download maps (expensive) onto a memory chip, and store geocaching information, or even play games. It's fully waterproof, and the interface is designed so that you can use the unit one-handed. There are many accessories available so that you can mount your GPS in a car or on bicycle, or wear it on your belt.The reception of the Vista is a lot better than we ever had with the Garmin 12. Standing still in deep woods? No problem--the Vista can still find the satellites. It has so many bells and whistles, however, that it took us a while, and quite a few consultations with the manual, to figure out how to use it. That big button that sticks out on front--it works like a game stick-shift. Sure wish someone had told us that before we fought with the device for half an hour trying to figure out how to scroll up and down all those menus. Basically, the Vista seems reliable and very powerful, although it requires a bit of learning at first because it has so many features. Best of all, it doesn't have that horrid memory battery whose failure killed our last unit.
I purchased this bag after trying to lug my 5D and 2 L series lenses around Henry Doorly Zoo without a bag and let me tell you after about 10 minutes of walking I was cursing myself for trying. I needed a bag that would hold just what I needed for a day long outing without being too bulky for crowded places. It is built really well and very versatile-you can rearrange the pockets if needed. This bag works great for day trips, and holds my 5D, 24-70mm, and my 16-35mm with no problem. There is also a front pocket that could hold my flash if needed but I usually use it for filters and cleaning supplies. If I take my 70-200mm I have to keep my camera around my neck which if your out taking pics it will be there anyway more than likely so its not too big of a problem, but when carrying your camera body isn't an option it could be. If you use a 70-200mm frequently I would buy the mini trekker instead but all in all this is a great purchase and highly recommended.
What can one say about a product that, when it works as it is supposed to, it is almost completely invisible? No discernible quality reduction with the filter on, and the added comfort of knowing I am protecting my non-replaceable lens. Clearly a great buy, very reasonably priced, and works as it is supposed to.
These speakers are color coded so you can't make a mistake whe attaching the cords to the speakers. The colors did't match those on the back of my computer but if you check the software that came with the soundcard or the paperwork, you shouldn't have much trouble figuring it out.The sound is great. I use the system to play games, to listen to music and to play movies and the speakers give off phenomonal sound. You won't find a better bargain than these for under $100.
This is my second CanoScan & I love it! I have owned other scanners & used other scanners that are impossible to use or produce poor quality images. The CanoScan is super-user-friendly. This one is my favorite so far. (The only reason I replaced my old CanoScan is because my daughter knocked it off of the desk & broke it. Now, I'm thankful that she did because this one has better technology, is faster, & more user-friendly than my old one!!)The negative scanner is awesome - you just slip your negative in there, it scans all of the images on that negative & shows them to you in photo format (so you can see them better). You choose which one you want to actually scan to reprint or email. This is a feature I did NOT have on my old one. This will save time when getting reprints - just scan them in & upload to walmart.com & go pick them up in an hour. No hanging around the store waiting for the reprints.I also like that this scanner scans in PDF format. I don't know a lot about PDF, but I think that makes it where nobody can copy your image.This scanner is so much faster than my old one. Also, you can choose what quality you want to scan in, etc. Definitely a great purchase & so easy to use!
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.
Not a bad little speaker dock for the iPod. We got the newest iPod nano and it fit in there perfectly and played easily. The sound is great for how tiny it is (I was surprised at how small it actually is, but that's actually a good thing for our purposes). Not the speakers I would choose for the whole house, but great for what we intended--playing the iPod in an office.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my teen aged son. We subsequently added the web browser and movie downloader plug ins and it now acts as a portable computer for him along (despite being the size of a car GPS)with being an excellent music player. One note, the screen quality is far better than expected, much better than typical of small PDA's.
This product works great. Much more durable than the one that came with my laptop. It was shipped to me in no time! I am very happy with my purchase. Great price too!
This is a poorly made scanner. It produces poor images, the software is very cumbersome, it is extremely slow, and worst of all is that it does not work half the time. Actually mine is going back to Polaroid tommorrow because the unit keeps trying to spit out the slide tray.Don't waste your money.
..because that's what this product is. A major disaster. Where to start? Well first off, IT DOESN'T WORK WITH ALL NEWER COMPUTERS! Yes...that's correct. It doesn't. I have an older computer (about 3 to 4 years), but it's not ancient! It has Windows xp with all the updates (even the RCA ones), etc yet I still have problems connecting to this device. So pretty much I'm stuck with the same music all the time because it almost never connects! When it does (if I'm lucky) it takes FOREVER! to put music in it! Not only that, the apparent "random" isn't even random. It plays the same song (when I turn off or charge the battery)when I turn it on!!! About the only "good" think about this player is the headphones and sound, but when you struggle to put music it on it, there is NO sound! If I could, I would return this piece of junk to the store, unfortunately for me, I lost the receipt..so remember...if you ever purchase or receive this for a gift whatever, KEEP your receipt!...trust me you'll be returning this item.Update: Well, I was able to get it to work through making it run in msc mode, but it still was a big disappointment. After about a few weeks of not using it died. Completely dead, nothing, won't reset and turn on, hold is off, etc. NOTHING! So, therefore, my original post still stands. This is a horrible product. I will NEVER buy another RCA mp3 player EVER! In fact I wish amazon would give us a 0 rating for those of us that are really disappointed in a product. In fact I'd give this thing a -5 for complete failure if I could.
Product worked as advertised. Took less than 10 minutes to set up once I had all the model numbers of my AV components. I bought this rather than the 890 because all my components are line-of-sight and I didn't plan to use the remote for my lighting which are the only diffs between the 880 and 890.Downside is that remote cannot be programmed to control my Zone 2 for my Denon AVR-2807 because the control button on the Denon remote is a toggle, doesn't send out IR so I can't program the 880 to toggle back and forth between Zones.Would recommend to anyone.
great camera, simple to use, good instructions and sofeware to load all your pictures on your computer, also share pictures and lots of other great things you can do, all very simple. Thanks Kodak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The product is very good as far as it goes. When I bought it I thought it could play my MP3 player through it. Perhaps they will develop a similar one that you can play a MP3 player.
THere's not need to say much about this bag - it is just what I was looking for for my Panasonic Lumix zs7 - a bag big enough to hold the camera, the cable, an extra SD card and the charger.It is quite secure and I feel like my camera is protected while in the case (though obviously not for any big drops or collisions) but it is also very easy to access the camera to pull it out for fleeting shots.The only issue is that occasionally the top doesn't get completely around the edges of the bag when the bag is not very full, but if you know that, and know to hold the bag snugly when closing it, the issue is insignificant.On the whole, a great product for what I was looking for.
i purchased this to replace OEM equipment that was misplaced and/or lost. it works just like the original cable did.
Works well. Is compact. I never end up without my charger because this stays in the laptop bag and the other one stays at home.But I wish they'd price it less than around $ 90.00.
This is very easy to take picture and it is very light to carry around. I can see the picture I just take. It was so cool that I can use it as a video camera. This camera is better than other camera I have use before.
This Printer,Fax,copier, and scanner is easy to use and fast it prints like a profesional and does not take up much room!!!
how do you gain the long term customer is the fast turnaround!the slowest release for shipment ever.not the transient time is slow, but the release by the seller.
My 8 year old son purchased this camcorder and he loves it. It is easy to use, durable (has been dropped a few times) and is just the right size to tote everywhere. The films look best shot outside, but overall they are good. Sound is ok also. Worth every penny.
I tested the card an evening with two objectifs :- Capture a video from a JVC DV camera &amp; burn it on a CD (*.AVI &amp; *.MPG both where ok).- Connect it to the television network, all the chanels where quickly scanned &amp; coded.The main difficulty was the sound from the TV network, it seems that the solution was to connect the PCTV card to the sound card with the provided card. The test has been archived by my 14th old son.
This flash drive is fast enough.Even my Home Theater system recognize it without a problem and now I can watch movies from it directly withou having to burn them to DVDs.Good one. Buy it with no worries.
I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to after reading some of the other reviews on this boombox. Many are unfair...reviewing it as if it was meant to compete with higher-end systems by Bose and Apple. It's not. By no means is the sound great, but it's fine for what it's meant to be and what it succeeds as: a low-cost, extremely versatile and portable boombox. My iPod Nano connects easily, and even better, it's got an aux-in jack so you can connect just about anything else. For example, we connect our laptop to it and use it to listen to any of the thousands of online radio stations. That alone makes it worth the money. If you want an audiophile-worthy system, pay the extra money and get a high-end system. But if you just want something that provides good sound and can handle a lot, this is well worth it.
This is one of the best MP3 i have ever owned it hold a good amount of songs and sound quality is excelent. Oh and by the way the songs a very easy to download using Yahoo Jukebox.This is a must buy.
No problems or complaints. I wish I could still find the SB800 for a reasonable price.
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.
CAME TO ME DRY, NO INK, BUT MERCHANT, GAVE ME A FULL REFUND, NINUS THE RETURN SHIPPING, WHICH I FEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO ME, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SELLER, BECAUSE OF THIS FACT, I FEEL THAT HE SHOULD HAVE REFUNNED MY SHIPPING MONEY
I got this for my Canon G9 and couldn't be happier. I especially like the room for my charger in the front pouch as well as an extra SD card. Also it has a velcro and Plastic closure device that makes me feel my Camera is secure.
I had purchased an xp 100 and within 2 months two of these scanners went bad on me(one was bad out of the box and the second started clicking after 10 or so uses). I immediately wrote Visioneer's Headquarters a letter explaining my dilema and after speaking to them, writing them a letter, and receiving an email was unable to make them see I was no longer interested in this particular model and wanted to upgrade to the XP 200 of course paying the full difference. (only to be informed they had totally revised the model I had two of and was only going to be able to offer me the exact same one....QUESTION - why redesign it if there was nothing wrong with it in the first place was my fighting argument.) They insisted I was the problem and I go through their upgrade program where I would loose over a $100.00 dollars. I am a computer technician by trade and can assure you I am not the problem. I am no longer a customer of Visioneer and will never recommend one to anyone I know. Their customer service dept was the worst I ever had the pleasure of dealing with. This was all due to the fact I wanted a little break on buying an upgrade with out getting burnt on a $100.00 after only having these two scanner for less than 3 months in total. Again I will never recommend a Visioneer scanner to anyone after dealling with their customer service dept.
The Envision EN-5100 provides a wonderful view for a great price. The picture is very bright and clear. Setup is easy, take it out of the box and plug it into your graphics card and AC outlet, its that simple. Windows 2000 reckognizes it as a plug and play monitor, you must use the included Envision INF floppy disk driver to get it setup as an EN-5100 (though it works just fine if you don't). As of 10/03/01 Envision did not have the INF on the web.I looked at 2 other LCD monitors side by side before purchasing the EN-5100, even though the others cost more, I thought the Envision had a better picture for text based work. I'm not a graphic artist so color matching was not important, I'm not stating the colors are right or wrong, better or worse. I'm just stating I didn't compare colors, I wouldn't even know what to compare :)I did find one very small annoying feature, barely worth mentioning but... The OSD menu cannot be moved from the center of the screen during screen adjustments.When the monitor is presented a new video resolution it automatically configures itself including focus, brightness, contrast, vertical and horizontal positioning. For all the cases I presented it, it did a fine job of adjusting itself.In summary at least as of this writing, I think you'll be hard pressed to find an LCD monitor for the cost of the EN-5100 that looks as good.
I used this thing for a long time. It worked fine for a little while. Soon some of the buttons stopped working properly. It became fairly inaccurate. The software was a mess! And it doesn't hold as much music as they claim. Get an iPod and the sport pack instead. You'll be glad you did!
This product is certified to work with only a few printers. The list is on NetGear's site. I tried to make it work with my Lexmark x2350ve(Color All in One). Failed miserably and tech support politely declined any further help. Then tried with Samsung ML-2010. Still did not work. Then read FAQ online and found out that Win XP SP2 interferes with setup so disabled that and now it works just fine. Pls remember to download the latest setup wizard from NetGear otherwise you will not get all the tools. All in all a good product but the 10-15 minute setup is not.
I needed an adapter for my car stereo as I had quite a bit of music on my card. I looked around and this one has done the trick nicely. Reliable, good solid fit and performs what it was meant to do. Well worth it !
We bought the set in 2007. Five years later and it's still working perfectly. We've use it for everything, PC moniter, XBox and of course watching TV. We'd recommend it to anyone.
Everything works as expected, even the face tracing works perfectly. If you want a high quality cam, that's the cam you should go for it (true 1.3 Megapixel!)
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.
After a lot of research I bought this lens because it gave me the reach I needed plus the quality I am used to. This is the perfect addition to my current 70-200mm 2.8 IS L series lens. I have been shooting primarily wildlife and I am very satisfied with this lens. Don't buy a 300mm lens - you won't have enough reach. Anything more than this lens and you will need to always carry a tripod to keep the lens still enough for a good shot. You will need lots of light to get great shots with lens, but used under the right conditions it is excellent for what it does. The lens is very easy to use and lighter than my other L series lens. You do need a steady hand, monopod or tripod to shoot with this lens. The focus is very fast and the quality is excellent. I highly recommend this lens.
Best Quality - Cost relation. 100% recommended for studio listening if you want a good value product.
This product was exactly what I was looking for! I saved myself a TON of money ordering it on Amazon.com!
I just received this lens Saturday, and got it out right away and have been "playing" with it ever since. The images are so clear! I posted some photos I took of my daughters (my guinea pig subjects) on the page with this lens, to show just how clear the images are. I am very pleased with the quality of this lens and the prices was nice and low in comparison to some other reputable sites. Thank you M|K
My neighbor and I share an internet connection and I find this product works great! He lives across the hall and we split a Comcast membership and so I was getting the weak signal but once I installed this product, my internet connection became full signal. Little pricey which is why it doesn't get 5 stars but good product overall.
I first tried this walkman about two weeks ago while visiting a friend. She was showing off this new item to me and let me tried it for a week while I stayed with her in San Fransico. I jogged along the beach with it and noticed people were looking at this cool walkman. The headphones and the reception are great! I jogged a lot longer and enjoyed the exercise a lot more than I used to. This item is light too! Now I am waiting for my own unit to arrive in a few days and I can hardly wait. =)
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.
Use it for every shopping expedition--loaned it to a friend for their vacation. Easy to use, easy to read, easy to hear. Best buy in a long time!
Purchased May 2012 as spare for wife's ML-2510. Print quality of old cartridge worsened so that replacement needed. Cartridge was inserted multiple times but green ready light would never come on. Had to put old cartridge back in. Just ordered another one from a different vendor via Amazon. This product/vendor is definitely one to avoid.
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.
Samsung LNS4051D 40-Inch LCD HDTVThe product was amazing for about an year but recently it started shutting itself off after 10-20 minutes of usage!! It would not power back on regardless of what I would do !Eventually, after waiting for a few minutes, it would power back on. But this time on, the time to die would be much less!!I am tired of the random power shut downs :(...hope someone can help out!
Really i was surprise for the look and my Sony 17" inches fixed 100% with no problem.delivered on time.
I bought this as a present for my 22 yr old daughter; who started buying records with no way to play them. She loves the sound and that it was easy to hook-up to their current sound system. I'm glad I went with this player and that the younger generation can relive a bit of my youth.
I was waiting for this key board. It's waterproof too but I wasn't going swimming with it! LOL But the space board key was way too small! I just couldn't get the hang of it. Maybe someone else could use it, anyboby want it. Thanks
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.
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.
I bought two of these drives. Both failed. Luckily one failed quickly and I was able to replace it (with a drive from a different manufacturer). The other one is currently failing. Considering I spent over $200 on each drive, this is very disappointing.
This UPS is everything you'd want it to be. I use it for backing up my saltwater reef aquarium. It has a pure sine wave power output, so I have no issues with my reef equipment: pumps, lights, heaters, fans, etc. I bought both the UPS unit which contains batteries, and an additional battery pack, which is also superb. The battery pack simply plugs into the main UPS with one plug, that's it.I never thought I'd use the software, which I feel high-end computer users would use and I know that telecommunications companies use (my former career), but son-of-a-gun, I use it. It's so easy to install on the laptop, then I just connect the UPS to the laptop with an included USB cable, the open the software and it tells me the quantity and duration of power outages, and detailed info on battery life, charge time, etc. It also lets you set parameters such as how many of the extra batteries (if any) you have attached, which is very important in order to understand how much time your equipment can keep running while the power is out. There are plenty of other parameters that can be adjusted, such as alarms, and any type of special protocols the user wants to specify, such as setting the point during a power outage (UPS in use) that the UPS does a soft shut down of it's own components/battery in order to save the battery from being completely drained.It's a great product and I highly recommend it for this VERY alternate use!
I am often unable to get ot of bed due to a back problem, so I use this in bed. It works great even under those conditions. It is fast and accurate. I also do a lot of detailed work like photography. It is comfortable over a long period of time and the options with the extra buttons help a lot with this work when sometimes you have to do several things at once. I just can't say enough positive things. It is the BEST!!!!!
i bought this system for an upstairs bonus room which isn't very big and this Sony system gets the job done. I've had the system for a few months now and have had no problems and am really enjoying movies and gaming.
I did lots of research and found that this is the best brand to buy. Have been buying ever since. Out of 100 DVD's I probably get about 1 or 2 bad disc and sometimes none. When I burn the picture is so clear its like you are watching movies in HD. The price is good for the money, in the department stores you are paying the same price and sometimes more for a lesser quality DVD. They always package it well and they ship very fast. I will continue to order these DVD's they have always done me justice.
The Lexmark e321 is fast and cheap, but those are the only good things about this diabolically mediocre piece of engineering. It's unsuitable for high-volume printing because it lacks a large paper capacity, so you're constantly feeding this thing paper. Worse, if you don't put the paper in exactly right it grabs three or four sheets at a time and jams up fairly regularly. The text is poor to passable but figures are murky. Personally I don't think the few bucks you might save are worth all the hassle and inconvenience that come with such a sub-par product. Undying, everlasting hatred does not sum up the extent to which I loathe the Lexmark E321.
I used this tape for a photo shoot at a hotel and it worked perfectly. It stayed in place until removed and left no residue.
This was a camera gift and the service was timely and fast.
I found this product to be worth its value completely. For what I am looking to do, this camera is very easy to use and works well with the HD charging dock. I would highly recommend it.
Awesome BLUETOOTH device. Once again AMAZON comes through. Looked at big and small electronic stores, bought a few and they all worked horribly. With the SATECHI, no interference from outside sources like power lines, other radio stations bleeding over like with other makers of FM/BLUETOOTH claiming to have clarity. If you have an older car that you want to play your music from your MP3, IPhone etc. This is worth it!TRRCalifornia.
Within 8 months the inside lining was in tatters, the computer pocket was ripped on one side and the seams on the outside were splitting.Don't waste your money on this bag.
This was an impulse buy. I had seen an advertisement for Monster's newer horizontal remotes (kind of shaped like a game pad) and ran across this one at its current bargain price. After an abnormally short (for me) research period, I went ahead and purchased it. And I am very glad I did.My previous remote was aSony RM-AX1400, which I had purchased for $12. Amazon sold them at that price for a very long time--until I posted my review of it. Yes, I am taking credit for increasing the demand for that remote. It was a very capable unit, had a sleek flourescent-backlit two-line display, and if you couldn't get it to behave the way you wanted it to using the provided software, you could go into the XML files and edit it manually. Still quite fond of that remote, and I think it looks better than this Monster. But it had some features that I missed.One was RF capability. With the Monster's provided Omnilink unit, you don't have to aim the remote at anything. The remote sends an RF signal to the Omnilink, and the Omnilink sends the IR signal to your equipment. The Omnilink has 4 IR emitters on it--two on the front, and one on each side--so it is really quite capable of putting the IR signal out there. It also has ports on the back of it for included IR repeaters for even more flexibility. For example, you could hide the Omnilink behind your equipment, and run the tiny repeaters to the front.The remote also has the ability to control Z-wave lighting, but I have none, so I can't comment on that functionality.The software for programming the AVL-300 is far better than that of the Sony's. I don't know if it can be programmed by manually editing XML files like with the Sony, but that is because I didn't need to find out. I was able to get the Monster to do everything I needed it to using the provided software. It can be said that it is a bit of a chore to go through the whole setup process, but it is straightforward enough, and you only need do it once.What really impressed me was the amount of codes the software was able to program without me having to learn them from my old remotes. It knew commands for all of my equipment, including an old Adcom GDD-1, which is about as oddball as they come. I did have to add a few commands for the GDD-1, but it knew the major ones. Knew all the codes for my Outlaw Audio 990. The learning capability was a nice "just in case" feature to have, but chances are you probably won't need to use it.I really like the ergonomics and layout of the remote. It uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery which keeps the remote thin and the weight down. Of course the downside to this is that it must be charged on the included cradle, which means I have to keep my remote on and end-table near an outlet rather than on the coffee table, as I would prefer. Small sacrifice to make.The AVL-300 has a brushed-metal veneer on the front of it, with a hard rubberized back surface. Feels very good in the hand. The buttons feel to be of very high quality, with little to no play in them, and a nice tactile click when pressed. I really like the horizontal layout of the volume and channel rockers. I find it is much easier to move the thumb sideways rather than up and down while holding the remote. One thing I do not care for is the number pad layout. The keys are a bit smaller than I'd like with no space between them. Perhaps this was done in response to most TVs being controlled by cable boxes with on-screen guides, thus lessening the need for entering numbers manually, but I still like to punch them in every now and then.You might have noticed that the remote does not have a directional pad on it. The button in the middle is instead surrounded by your standard Play, Stop, FFW, etc. controls. So where is the directional pad? The middle button is actually a joystick, which can be bumped side to side or up and down. Very cool feature. I find it takes much less movement of my thumb to use the joystick than it did with a directional pad. However, I am concerned about the durability of this joystick, as it feels like it may easily become detached if handled too roughly. No problems with it so far, but if you have children or are somewhat hard on your gadgets, then this might be something to think about.Now for the bad part. The screen. The screen on this remote is inexcusably bad. The low resolution doesn't bother me, but the display is very washed out looking. It looks worse than the display on my first color cellphone, if that gives you an idea. But still, it is legible and therefore usable, so I consider this to be a very minor issue. Still, it seems Monster did such a good job with the rest of the remote, it's a shame they really phoned it in on the screen.I've read other reviews that mention people having problems setting the remote on the charger, but in my opinion those problems are overstated. The charging base has a hump on it that fits into the back of the remote, so if you don't get the charging beep when you first set it down, it just takes a minor nudge to get it to settle into the proper charging position. Really not a big deal IMO and certainly nothing to make a fuss over.Regardless, at the current price these are going for, I don't think the Monster AVL-300 has any competition at all in its price class. This remote is now selling for LESS than my old Sony RM-AX1400, which I find to be quite ironic.
I bought this lens to triple the telephoto capabilities of my Olympus C-8080, whose internal zoom lens of 5x this "Tokina" 3x extends to 15x. Upon mounting the lens to my camera, the first annoyance that I encountered was that even at my camera's maximum zoom, the "Tokina" is not wide enough to take in a full image; a circle surrounds it. It takes a little bit of digital zoom to make the circle disappear. This was disappointing as I had purchased this lens specifically to minimize my use of digital zoom!I then ran some comparisons between the quality of the image produced by this lens and that produced by Olympus's own 1.4x telephoto lens, the TCON-14D with the CLA-8 converter. (Aside: the CLA-8 converter does NOT match with the "Tokina" lens, even though Amazon displays the CLA-8 as a product customers often purchase along with the "Tokina". The "Tokina" comes with an adapter that allows the user to screw it onto the Olympus in the place of a filter, and the "Tokina" itself will accommodate a filter [an improvement over Olympus's own lenses for the C-8080].) Even as an amateur photographer with limited experience in evaluating lenses, it was clear to me from comparing my photos in iPhoto that the the results from the Olympus lens were more fine and vibrant than the photos from the "Tokina". The "Tokina" did, however, offer the telephoto capabilities described.Since posting an earlier version of this review I had the opportunity to test the "Tokina" lens outdoors, during which its performance was not up to the standard of the Olympus lens. In particular, some shots of dall sheep that came out clearly and with accurate color using the TCON 14-D were distorted with a purple haze using the "Tokina" lens. I just attempted to lower my rating to one star, but could not.Incidentally, the lens arrived later than Digital Innovations' shipping information suggested, so I couldn't take it on the first of two vacations for which I wanted it. Also, the brand "Tokina" does not appear on the package or the lens, both of which are marked "Digital Innovations."Caveat emptor!
This item is not good resolution sucks very overly will not recommend any of these to anyone hd cord spend more get a decentv one
The Cat-5e cable was a great value and works excellently in my home network setup. I fished the cable through walls and it held up very well. RJ-45 crimps and Keystone Jack punches were made without issue. Quick shipping too!
UPDATE:Depending on when you look at the product page for this card the SDHC/SD reader mentioned below may or may not come with it. In any case, the reader can be bought separately for a variety of prices:*Sandisk MicroMate SD/ SDHC Memory Card Reader (White, BULK Package)*Sandisk MicroMate Reader - for SD and SDHC memory cards*Sandisk MicroMate SD/SDHC Reader (Black)One other comment: Others have complained that the width of this reader (side to side) means that it does not fit into some tight spots. Not a problem for me as for one reason or another I seem to have USB slots all over the place and the reader fits in all but one, and that one I need to get down on my hands and knees and crawl under my desk to get at anyway!ORIGINAL REVIEW:Of course the SDHC card itself is fantastic, with its high capacity and high speed. And don't forget SanDisk's reputation for quality.I would like to point out that the USB reader that comes with it is very useful for those of us with a digital camera who want to display the images on our televisions. Not all digital cameras can act as a USB pass-through to the memory card. This means that the USB cable supplied with the camera is useless for connecting to the USB port of the TV as the TV cannot interface correctly with the camera.It is quite simple to remove the SDHC card from the camera, plug it into the MicroMate reader, and then plug the reader into the TV. I know that *sounds* more complicated than simply using the camera's USB cable, but for me it turns out to be even simpler: Who carrys around a USB cable? The little MicroMate reader will take up virtually no room in even the smallest camera bags designed for those ultra-compact digital cameras. Also, I have no convenient place to set the camera within cable-length reach of my wall-mounted TV. This is not an issue when using the MicroMate.The point is that even if you have a camera that *can* act as a USB pass-through to the card you are probably still better off using the MicroMate.
Ordered the 4000 point Card, Amazon said would have code in 90 sec. Well still waiting, and it's been over 2 hours. Could have ran to Walmart and back by now.
I have collected quite a few radios in the past few years, this is the 2nd eton emergency radio I have bought, it was $27 at that time, thought it was a good deal and bought it without any hesitation. But now the price has dropped further to a little over $23.Amazon's service has always been reliable, got the radio right on schedule, opened it up on Saturday, that was the day before yesterday, 1st impression was very good, nicely packaged, radio surface is rubberized, the color is even, a carrying bag included. Plugging in the battery pack as instructed, tried AM and FM, both worked very well, tuning knob is smooth with a fine tuning option, nice! Hand crank has a nice touch and looks durable, got very good reception on strong signal stations as well as some weaker ones, like AM690 down in Tijuana, I don't understand Spanish, but if a radio can pick up that Mexican station at my home, it's got decent AM reception. However when I tried weather channel, big problem, no reception at all no matter which channel I tried, not even static. The other odd thing is the flashlight, it would not turn on, but after I put in three regular AAs, it started to work, switching back to the battery pack, it stopped working again. Having already had two problems, I decided to return it for a replacement to give it another shot, I can't stress enough how good Amazon's service is, I actually received the radio today, Monday, less than 48 hours after I reported this problem on their website. Anyway, this radio's weather channel worked, flashlight worked, but go figure this one out, the strongest AM station is LA area, KFI640, the radio could not pick up well, very noisy and static, all other stations work fine, exactly the opposite of a common problem you will find in some cheaply made radios, that is strong station overwhelms all the adjacent stations. Well, I am not going to try my luck with this radio again, for $27, I will just have to swallow it.In summary, this radio has a very good design with all the nice features, but it's badly executed, that probably explains why it's being sold at such a ridiculously low price, and only this red version, all other colors with the same model # are priced at $50. I think whichever factory makes this radio has serious quality control issues, ironically enough, inside the battery compartment, there's a sticker that says "high quality guarantee, 100% QC".
Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem arrived within a week of ordering, free of shipping charges. The unit was very easy to install. I called my Internet ISP Comcast, after installing the unit to give them the required modem ID information and within a few minutes the unit was up and running. The lights and lettering on the front vertical panel are clearly visible. I also appreciate the button on the top that when pressed cuts the Internet traffic to the computer. This is a nice security feature. When pressed again, the Internet session resumes. I have a VOIP phone and I thought that cutting the Internet signal with that button would disable the phone modem as well. But, that did not happen. The phone works fine even with the modem button is pressed to stop the Internet signal. The upload-download speed has improved much compared to my old Comcast modem. I am no longer paying the monthly modem rental to Comcast. With the Amazon's bargain price, my break-even is just 10 months. Overall, I like this unit.
Hey, this isn't a hardcore audiophile turntable, and that's been stated here already, but if you're on a budget like me, it get's the job done. I spend most of my budgeted music money building my lp collection so I just don't have 700 bones lying around for an excellent turntable (yet), but I'm happy with this one for now. Easy to use, good sound quality - really impossible to go wrong, unless you just get a bad build like the one guy on here did. Hey, electronics have become so sadly fickle in the last ten years that it's reached the point of love it or leave it. We all have our stories of or audio or video equiment woe (unless you're lucky). That being said, mine works great. The primary reason I'm writing this review is to set the record straight (no pun) on a previous review stating the cartridge is not replaceable. This is painfully untrue, as I've replaced mine three times now. You simply grip the cartridge (most are the white box at the end of the arm) and pull down and out. I recommend the audio-technica ant3600L replacement stylus. It can even be found at at your local box electronic store if you catch them on a good day.
This is great if you just want enough points to purchase a game. Most games are 1200 points and for some reason Xbox live doesn't have these specific amount of points available for purchase. To bad Microsoft my do away with the point system cuz I def will purchase points like this again!
This case is meant as a protective case for the camera only. No, it does not have a strap. The camera (Canon S2, S5 IS) comes with a neck strap that attaches directly to the camera. You put the case on the camera, the neckstrap comes out of the case and goes around your neck. I use the little loop to attach the case to the neckstrap when I am using the camera. I would not be comfortable with my camera lying around not in this case.
I get it for the DivX capabilities. The remote is a bit of a PITA, and the menus are kinda shabby, but for the price, not bad.
I originally purchased this hub to make it easier to use multiple USB devices with my laptop while using it at my desk at home. My printer, mouse, barcode scanner, and thumb drive are all USB devices, and pulling the laptop out to unplug one and attach another was getting rather old.It's a smallish hub, but not one so tiny that the ports are so crammed together so as to be nearly useless. At 4 inches wide and less than an inch tall, the hub should easily fit on any desk, and the rubber feet help hold it in place. The ports are widely enough spaced that you shouldn't have a problem attaching cords, thumb drives, or other USB devices.Since I planned to use it only at my desk anyway, the caveat that an A/C adapter is required didn't bother me--but I've found that the hub works fine without any A/C power at all, and despite the instructions claiming it doesn't draw power from the USB bus, the power LED lights up, and all devices work fine. Without the A/C adapter in use, the hub also runs quite cool and doesn't suffer from the lock-up problems others have mentioned.If you plan on using mostly powered USB devices--like printers, external hard drives or CD/DVD drives--you should be fine using the hub "unpowered." Using it for a keyboard, mouse, barcode reader, and thumb drive may require the use of the A/C power for reliable operation. And if you're worried about putting too much of a power strain on your laptop's USB bus, connect it via a docking station (as I do) or use the A/C adapter. Still, with that said, many people should be able to use it just fine without having to add another bulky "leech" to their power strips.Finally, the manual does state that the use of both USB 1 and 2 devices at the same time may cause the hub to drop into USB 1-only mode. I stress "may," as so far the tests I've run with older devices in combination with a USB 2.0 CD burner have worked fine at USB 2 speeds--I assume then the compatibility depends largely on the actual devices used.
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.
It's impossible to put into words what TiVo will do for you. To most it seems like a glorified VCR. However, only until you spend some time with TiVo you will truly begin to see how incredibly convenient the product really is. I don't watch any more TV than I used to, I am just better at it. :) Now I really do watch what I want, when I want.I bought the 14 hour Phillips unit when it first came out and recently performed a &quot;custom upgrade&quot; to 60 hours. The unit has been running flawlessly for well over a year now and I have had no problems. I'm currently running TiVo with a AT&amp;T Digital Cable and a Motorola Cablebox without any compatibility problems (I'm not sure what the other reviewer was doing wrong).Recently the TiVo operating system was upgraded to Version 2.0.1. This new version addresses the problem of a Season Pass taping shows you don't want and adds many nice features that TiVo users have suggested (keyword search, future program notification, season pass manager, etc).I'm a TiVo believer.. great product, incredible convenience, can't recommend it enough!
I have had two of these units for almost two years. I made the mistake of loaning one to my eldest son, a computer professional (smileproject.com,) and have run out of patience reminding him to return it.You have to start by accepting that this is not your basic keyboard/mouse. Yes, they are wireless. And the keyboard is tiny laptop-size. So if that's a problem don't bother. Plus some keys are in unexpected places which is disconcerting if you switch between keyboards a lot. But it is a qwerty. So if you can get past that the performance is superb and the AAA battery life quite good.As for the mouse: It is indeed gyroscopic. Meaning you don't have to roll it over anything, you just move it slightly through the air while holding down a motion button. Thus no carpal tunnel. And I have gotten to the point of familiarity that I rest my arm on my desk chair and barely move my hand to move about the screen. That is two Godsends: 1) it is enormously less wearing for someone such as myself who has neck, arm and hand nerve problems; and 2) Learning to use the mouse can be difficult for some people (such as my youngest son, 28,) which discourages casual visitors from sitting down to check their e-mail or just plain surfing.On the downside. The mouse is not pinpoint precise - it depends on the steadiness of your hand. And you have to make sure it is securely seated in its cradle after use (green lights go on) or it will apparently go into sort of a sleep mode that only green lights can awaken.Thus, for the things it accomplishes, the product is an excellent purchase.
What can I say, it is a record player! Very easy to use, good sound quality, very decent for the price. I would've given it five stars if the construction materials were not quite so chincy, but I suppose it is perfectly fine for the relatively low price I paid.
Works great. Very small and convenient. I think the battery saving feature is great.
The TR-670 replaces a tired Denon analog AM/FM tuner in use since 1983. The programming of the Teac tuner is not quite intuitive and, sadly, the manual lacks important details. Nevertheless, the sound quality is just fine, and some users will find the tuner's clock feature useful. The audio output level from the Teac tuner is considerably greater than the Denon's, and the digital tuning protocol eliminates the issue of frequency drift. There is clearly one aspect concerning the Teac tuner I like least: In my application, power to the tuner and associated electronics in my recording studio control room is shut down at night. If power is removed from the tuner, it does not come back on when power is returned; it must be manually switched on. This is a quibble, I agree, and those who need to purchase a component AM/FM tuner will be more than satisfied with the TR-670's performance.
This tripod was purchased for use with high power celestial binoculars. The quality is so-so; they move and when using binoculars of this magntitude, even the slightest movement is problematic. I don't know how they'd be for other applications.
I bought these to replace the OEM speakers in my 2003 Chevy Silverado CC. What a difference. I highly recommend these for OEM replacement.
This is that these cables should cost. It seems because it says "HDMI", these are normally priced like there made out of gold. In reality, it costs no more to make these than any other cable.
This is my first digital camera, and I'm very happy with it. Here's why:Pros:- Easy to use. Once you select the type of picture you're taking (such as close-up, landscape, portrait, action, low-light, bright outdoor, etc.) the camera sets things like shutter and ISO speed automatically. Even if I take a picture with the sun in the picture (such as a sunrise) it still comes out well.- Produces good-resolution photos, at least for smaller size prints. A 3 x 5 printed image on photo paper looks to me almost indistinguishable from a good photo taken on film.- Many features, such as a blur warning icon, zoom, self-timer, auto focus (by holding the shutter down halfway), video, various flash modes. Everything I expected in a basic digital camera, and then some.- Small size and weight - fits easily into a jacket pocket.- Good-sized LCD screen on the back, with a relatively easy-to understand series of menus you can navigate through to change settings, edit/delete photos, etc.- Easy to connect to a computer via a USB port, and the Kodak software that comes with the camera is straightforward and has useful features of its own. For example, you can enhance the color of your images, correct red eye, crop, zoom, and reduce the file size of an image to make it optimal for sending it as an e-mail attachment or posting it on a web page.Cons:- The two AA batteries that came with the camera were used up quickly, after about five days of occasional picture-taking.- The instruction manual, while it is clear, well-illustrated, and easy to understand, has only minimal detail, and didn't answer all of my questions. However, the printed manual points you to an online manual on the Kodak website that has much more information.I find this camera to be a very good value when I compare price to features, and I haven't had any problems with it so far. If you buy this camera, I would recommend buying a Secure Digital 1GB memory card (relatively inexpensive, and dramatically increases the number of pictures you can store), as well as rechargeable AA batteries.
These were exactly what I wanted. They are easily portable and have nice sound quality for such a compact design.
Capture device will not install on my system. Windows XP SP2 refuses to install it with the supplied drivers. I contacted Pinnacle tech support, who suggested using their drivers from their website. No change. My Dell, P4 2.0 GHZ, runs fine. This device appears not to be compatible with XP SP2, as the drivers were released in early 2004. Their tech support is responsive, but their last suggestion was to replace my PC. The DVC 90 is now in the trash can. Don't waste your time or money.
Bought this binocular mainly for birding and it was money well spent. Very easy to tuneup on the run. The objective lens is quite big (40mm) and gives good detail. Magnification (8x) is perfect for birding. It works very well in low light thanks to the 5mm exit pupil, and has a decent field of view. Btw, we used this binocular to spot comet Holmes in late October night sky. One slight drawback though is that the lenses fog in very cold weather. But in summary, we love it!!!
I was in the market for a DVD recorder to replace my Magnavox which was killed by lightning. My old recorder was one year old and in that year I have come to realize several things:1. If you look at the reviews; it seems all units, all manufacturer's have their problem.2. The main problem is the consumer's buying and writing the unfavorable reviews. These units are not as simple as operating a VCR. This is new technology and it requires that you read the manual or at least the quick start guide.3. DVD recorders are basically computers focused against a single task. As such, things happen. the computing world is not perfect. Out of 100 discs recorded, I had a problem with 1 and it could have been the media or my own error.4. There seems to be only a few companies manufacturing DVD recorders and they brand them differently. The file menu and choices for this unit are very similar to the Magnavox. Plus this unit will finalize my old discs for play on any DVD player.With that in mind, let's talk about the Toshiba D-R550. It performs as advertised, it records DVD's and also plays multiple formats including Divx.The menu is easy to understand and timer record is what you expect until you reach the quality setting. Should you record on the highest setting? Dunno, disc's are cheap and I encourage you to try all but the poorest setting. For me, the 6 hour option works well for cable TV recording. After all, this is not a HD recorder and if it were the only true HD to be recorded is over the air. Cable HD is not true HD. Recording HD movies is not possible so my question is why would you record a the highest setting? Oh yeah, discs are cheap and organization may be easier.Overall, I am very satisfied with this recorder especially when you consider the price.Don't forget to finalize your disc if you plan on viewing it on a normal DVD player.
"Unknown disc" error constantly. Doesn't work. Bad customer service and poor support website.
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.
I purchased this to use my Dell Quietkey with my desktop which has no PS/2 port. I have not tested a PS/2 mouse.The converter picks up all of the key presses but does not work with persistence. For example, if you are switching between tabs with Ctrl + page-up, the converter will drop the Ctrl press after the first page-up. This happens similarly when using more than one key to move in a game, such as a FPS where you'll be moving forward, press right to strafe, and then the keyboard will drop the forward movement even though you remain pressing the key.The key repeat is also odd, as there will be a double delay before the fast-repeat picks up. This is problematic when using arrow keys, backspace, or delete.I contacted Syba thinking perhaps I got a "fake", but after a few e-mails that never went anywhere (CR rep couldn't provide USB product or vendor id tags) they stopped communication. The adapter looks nearly identical to pictured but has some very minor differences. There are no markings suggesting it hasn't been re-branded, but I don't believe Syba marks their product.If you're buying this to use for any gaming or programming applications I suggest looking into another brand, primarily one with good notes from geekhack's list (google geekhack ps2 to usb). I found this list after buying, unfortunately...
comfortable fit seem to stay in Good sound quality for price2 complaints: takes a little time to untwist them to use and I get shocks when I put them in if wearing fleece (in cold weather)!
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.
Since 1989 I've put many thousands of hours of play time on a Pioneer Elite PD-M910 6-Disc Magazine CD player. The unit is a true workhorse. Alas, it is now beginning to show its age. I looked around for a replacement and headed straight back to Pioneer. Big mistake. The PD-M426 is now Pioneer's only 6-pack player, and it's anything but Elite. Everything about it shouts cheapness. It does not offer TOS-link digital output, only RCA jacks. It does not come with a Single-Disc magazine, only the 6-pack, which makes playing a single disc very inconvenient. Programability is all but completely lacking. The 910 had these features 20 years ago. Where have they gone?The unit I received suffered the same defect as many others reviewed here. Something immediately began to go wrong with the laser pickup. It couldn't seem to "see" the first two or three tracks of brand new commercial CDs and output distortion, static and helicopter noises instead of music. It couldn't play CD-R discs at all, though the old PD-M910 plays them just fine. Lucky for me this all developed during Vann's post-delivery trial period. The good folks there cheerfully sent me a return shipping label, took the unit back, and refunded all of my money. They would like to send me another PD-M426, but that's not happening. Seems they can no longer get that model from Pioneer. I just told my local repair shop I will do almost anything to keep the old unit "alive." They tell me all it needs is a simple clean and lube job and it's good to go.Sad to say, Pioneer was once the industry leader for all forms of disc players. Now they have little to offer. I guess this is just another indication that the era of the Compact Disc really is coming to an end.
Gave this as a gift to my grandfather after his broke. He is extremely happy and it works great!
I'm not a cable installer. I setup the network devices that rely on the work of cable installers. I bought this device couldn't figure out why one network printer had ongoing connectivity problems. It's pretty easy to get a cable installer to come clean up their work when you can tell them what wires they've crossed. Same story (different installer) with a $900 PoE wireless access point that wouldn't connect to the network.I chose this because of the Fluke name and because I needed both the cable tester and the toner. I thought of saving a buck but figured it's a work tool and I didn't want to compromise. It's in my bag and I rarely need it, but it has already become a trusted tool.
This is a great solution for catching baseball games when not in the car. And I finally have a use for the remote control!Please note that the remote control is not included with the speaker system, and the speaker system's AC adapter is needed at all times.The audio quality is completely acceptable considering this is a satellite radio.
There are multiple hardware revisions of this device available. Only the very latest one has 64-bit drivers for Windows Vista provided by Belkin.If you happen to get one of the older revisions, which you almost certainly will since there are quite a few of them and no way to know for sure till you look at the sticker on the back, then you are left to hunt the arcane paths of the Interweb for a driver. What you'll find is that this device is really just a repackaged "Zydas 1211" chipset, made by a company (Zydas) that is no longer in business. The chipset can function in Vista-64 using some beta, non-WHQL drivers from a questionable Taiwanese website archive made some time before Zydas disappeared from the face of the Earth. These drivers consistently freeze my computer in some applications, indicating they are buggy at best.The adapter also takes up to a minute to reconnect to a WAN after waking from hibernate mode; this is completely unacceptable in a modern device.Bottom line: the chipset manufacturer is no longer in existence, the resume performance is poor, and 64-bit drivers are likely not available to you. Poor support on Belkin's part.Aside from these negative remarks, I will say to be fair that when it isn't crashing my computer it is quite stable and has good throughput and good latency. But that's only when its NOT crashing my system :)
I've been purchasing from amazon for years but this is my first review. After reading all of the other reviews on this product I decided they would be the solution for running w/ my iPod as the stock apple earbuds just fall out. Well, these do not adjust in any way so you'd better hope your ears are the same shape and size as they'd designed these for. they're very uncomfortable and keep slipping.. plus the sound SUCKS. Other reviewers said the bass response was great. Bologna. sounds like crap. You have to shove these way way into your ear canal to get the bass but they don't stay put there and again more discomfort. I hate em. waste of money.
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 Pioneer PD-M426 6-Disc CD player was a birthday present from my husband and we are enjoying listening to music.
I now own three of these, one in the phone table at home, one in my office desk at work and the third in my car! I always have my Handspring visor with me and I was always leaving the cable at the last location that I used my ThinModem to log on for email, duh! Now I have the devise specific cable available at my most used areas!
The 2TB Bigger Disk is used by my company as a backup drive for the large amount of data I work with. It's also used to transfer data between my multiple computers and laptops quickly and easily. In that capacity, it works fine.However, it has been a horrible drive in all other terms. My first 2TB drive lived for about 6 months, at which time one of the drives failed and data was lost. It was sent back to LaCie, and I received another drive. This replacement lasted for about 9 months before it failed, with a very loud clicking of the drives.I'm on my third unit already and, though it works, it is bothersome. The entire case reverberates with a nasty frequency that irritates everyone within 10'. It shakes and rattles with the cooling fan. The only way I can squelch it is by putting something heavy on top of it.We currently have about 75 of the 500GB, 30 1TB, and 10 of the 2TB drives in use here. The failure rate is astounding, though mine has the highest repeated failures.After these experiences, never again. If it fails, we'll keep trying for replacements, but new orders will be made to another company.
I have been using an Easycall desktop for well over a year in my office. At home I had a keyboard and mouse that cost probably twice what the Easycall cost. The keyboard at home was not responsive and required a good deal of key force to reliably use. The mouse was not accurate and heavy.I spend 3 to 5 hours at night on the keyboard in my home office writing fiction and finally became so frustrated with it that I bought another Easycall Desktop keyboard and mouse for my home office.My productivity at night and week-ends has measurably improved. The key force for this keyboard is light and crisp and the mouse is precise and spot on when you move it. My wife is somewhat of a luddite and does not like changing anything relating to her computer but she is going to wake up soon and find a new keyboard and mouse on her computer in her home office.Good product Logitech.Pat PriceRhome EnterprisesAmazon - Kindle eBooks"Newport Investigations"
I have used a bunch of dual layers before (video work). There are (slightly) cheaper ones but after half a spindle fails the verification you wish you had bought something else.I *always* archive my material using verify, i.e. checking to make sure the disk is readable. I cannot recall a single instance where this was not the case for Memorex material. Similar things can be said about Ritek but last time I check Ritek was more expensive.I generally now shop for deals on Memorex only. There is always some sort of sale going on somewhere but a number of times I have found Amazon (or its associates) to beat out others.I strongly recommend this stuff if you do not want to be plagued with incompatibilities (such as your DVD player refusing to play the disk you just wrote and verified on a computer as has happened to me before).
I got this for my 11 year old daughter, it is perfect as she can carry it around and play her music anywhere. the sound isn't perfect, but sounds good.
I actually bought two of these units about two weeks apart. BOTH units experienced the headphone jack problem described by the reviewer below. The first unit was sent back, and I had the same problems described below - the entire process took EIGHT WEEKS and a lot of phone calls on my part due to lack of response from Digitalway. The second unit broke about day 130 - ten days after the warranty expired. They refused to honor the warranty period despite my explanation that I had the same problem on another unit and I was only 10 days out from the expiration date. They wanted [$] plus shipping to fix their defect, so I took it apart and fixed it myself in less than an hour - virtually no solder on any of the connections. Terrible design and customer service. Shame on you, Digitalway. Too bad, the unit sounds nice when it works.
i order the transflash for my cell phone on friday and it came on Monday. I was surprise because of the super fast delivery.
Buy the sunpak brand filters. Tiffen filters will not fully tighten down on my Canon xsi.
I need a cable modem for my cable internet service. This was cheap and it is very reliable. Much better than paying $5 a month for a rental modem.
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.
I've been using this for quite a while and thought I'd finally write a review:- Not very powerful - Must get on a station that isn't near another station - if you live in a big city, you're out of luck.- When initially reading a USB device, it should read the files in order, but does not - it builds a random index and then plays them in order of of the index instead of the order of the files (I've tried both renaming & changing file dates without luck.#- Does have option to play in order #how it reads the USB device) or randomly.- While it does rememeber which file is playing when it I turn it off, it does not remember the position in the file. This would be very useful when listening to 30 minute audios.- Does not allow me to fast-forward within a file.- Hard to read the screen.- Must be playing the file in order to change channels. Should be able to pause and then change channels and then run again.- Comes with a remote, but only works within a few inches - and usually have to hit the button a few times.
My Netgear FM114P wireless Accesspoint/Print Server has been working really well for several months. Maybe 6 or so months. I went with this product because I like Netgear from the Baynetwork days. As a company Netgear used to be excellent... especially with support, can you believe that?Last night I heard my printer on the print server reset, I noticed that I lost connection to my router, and then I noticed something horrible. I could smell electrical burn. I immediately unplugged the router.Hoping for the best I let it cool for about 1/2 hour. Then I plugged it back in and started gently spraying air into it. I wanted to try and get a backup of the config. Unfortunately it was dead. The link lights would show, but the port was not pingable. Then it would power down. The only solace I have is that I do have a backup config that I believe is the same as the "current." I don't know what caused this. It was plugged into a surge protector, the same as my Cisco 2912 switch that's got an uptime of more that 365 days.It's a lot like the LED lights issues that others have written about. I will replace the FM114p with another FM114p, but I will tell you that my view of Netgear has taken yet another blow. I will not confidently recommend Netgear the way I used to. I miss Baynetworks.Given that...The FM114p kicks butt for a SOHO AP/Router. I've used Cisco Aironet and I'll tell you THAT kicks but but it's also 5 times more expensive. But the Aironet software cannot be matched and the hardware is equally impressive. I guess I need to disclose that I am biased cause I'm have Cisco Specialization Certification for Wireless. That means that I'm indoctrinated to be pro Cisco. Even so, I think that the FM114p stacks up pretty well.But back to the Netgear FM114P! For SOHO and price it kicks butt. I immediately eliminate other SOHO APs like Linksys because their software limits you to class A subnets... Why? I dunno. Stupid.Ok. Performance on the FM114P was noticeably better than the MR314 that I was previously using. Either of these are way better than any D-link or Linksys (which I expressly dislike even though someone told me they're a Cisco OEM) type AP I've installed. In short. Very happy with performance. I never actually measured it, but noticeable difference usually means VERY significant difference. The FM114p is noticeably faster than APs I've implemented from the aforementioned companies as well as other's I don't really care to mention either. Wireless is actually very deceiving to measure for throughput, but others mark it near 5.8Mbs. That's pretty decent.Software is decent too. The beta version 1.4 firmware will allow non broadcast of SSID. Router rules are easy but relatively extensive. Overall very functional. Port based IP forwarding and the whole thing. IM, P2P and all games i've tried work well with the Router without poking more holes or making special rulesets in the router. Uh... I haven't tried any h.323 which I would presume would fail because of PAT anyway. Can't get around that unless you specify a ruleset I would guess.For people who are concerned about ease of use, pls do not read my reviews (uh too late?). Unless the particular unit is very weird, I value performance and features way above ease of use. The FM114p probably is NOT the easiest AP/Router to configure if you're not familiar with basic routing, WIFI, and how basic content groups and access lists work. But it is relatively simple and self explanatory. Because it's got more features and functions, it's probably not as easy as other SOHO products. But all SOHO AP/Routers are relatively easy. Almost all APs are web based configuration anyway. Stay away from USB configured devices! There's a help column in the web based configuration window. Besides, if you don't know what you're doing, I wouldn't recommend installing WIFI anyway. Too many systems don't implement WEP or implement it poorly, use default or easy guess passwords, and are not maintained.... same ol wep key for years... AND NO LOGGING or NOTIFICATION!! Oh yeah, the FM114p does logging and notification. Most of those other SOHO AP/Routers don't.Overall the FM114p got rave reviews from Tom's Hardware Guide, CNET and several others. I believe it's a great product too, just don't know about why it burned. BTW, Netgear DOES NOT have print server drivers available for download, only firmware. Like I said, gone are the Baynetwork days, when I could write to them for Linux drivers, and they'd email me Beta drivers the next day.
I use this with my Canon Rebel XT, and it works fantastic.With 8+ MP camera, you need to have fast media or you might miss a moment. I have had many SanDisk cards, and they have all worked flawlessly. This one stays in my camera all the time, and I am hard-pressed to fill it up on a single shoot.This is the equivalent of dozens of rolls of film... (I dont shoot in RAW, but even if I did, it would be fine).
I really hate this stereo. There are several reasons.1. If your power even flickers, the system resets. Even more annoying if you use the timer function as an alarm clock and it doesn't wake you up in the morning because the system has reset.2. Whenever you put in a CD, the system has to read the CD and count the number of tracks before the CD will play. Not a big deal but I swear those extra 30 seconds take forever. Man! It even annoys me to describe this stereo.3. The remote control that comes with this system SUCKS! The play button hasn't worked since day one and other buttons are continually going out. I rarely use this stereo because the remote is so terrible. And to make matters worse, there are a lot of buttons on the remote that aren't on the system itself, so if a button on the remote breaks you may be completely out of luck.4. The feature where you can assign radio stations to numbers sucks. You can't search through your presets quickly. Being able to slowly search through pre-set stations is the high point of the radio. If you're trying to just search through stations that aren't assigned it's a real pain. You have to hold the search button down for 5 seconds or so, and then the radio searches through stations until it gets a strong signal. Really poorly thought out.5. The Ipod docking feature is over-rated. I have the docking system and a regular set of ipod speakers. The ipod speakers are way better. Although, it is nice to be able to use the stereo remote to change tracks on my ipod.The one redeeming factor of this system is the USB capability. As much as I hate this system, that's a pretty sweet feature. You can plug in a USB drive with music on it and play it. A good feature on a crappy stereo.Overall, yes, this system plays music but you'd be wise to spend your money elsewhere.
I bought four of them, for gitfts and personal use, because of compact size and affordable price. But unfortunately, only one of them worked well. Here are the problems I found: The drive opens up and close automatically when I tried to play a movie. It keeps doing it, again and again. The remote control does not work, even though the battery is working. The picture sometime gets garbled. When I returned them to 'Best Buy', the customer care told me that these all are known issue. I just thought to let you guys know about it. I still recommend buying it, but make sure that, in case needed, you can return it.
I use this cam all the time and most of the time it is good. The mic on it has a few problems so i have to use a different mic to be heard. It clips fine on my Gateway Laptop. It is a bit laggy from time to time as well.
I got this unit locally for $770 just before thanksgiving; I didn't feel like like paying $1100 for the Panasonic or staying up all night to pay $900 on black Friday.I agree with pretty much all of the reviewers; it's not top notch but it is very good. It does seem to need a fair amount of involvement to get the best performance. Some observations:Hidden power switch. The on/off button on the remote and the front panel is not the REAL power switch. I thought mine was DOA until I called Hitachi support. See pg 12, bullet #7 in the manual. Sheesh.The sound is pitiful. Yes, you can boost bass & treble, switch on loudness, but that's lipstick on a pig. I don't want to fire up my 800 watt 6.1 sound system just to listen to the news (which looks incredible in HD!).Video adjustments: The factory presets are not quite right, but I'm not sure how to set for the best results. Day-dynamic blows out the whites (it's the default when the set is powered up). Sometimes I see banding in gradations and facial tones. There's plethora of zoom settings, which are non=linear; peoples heads are slightly squashed or crawler are faster at the edges. I wish all the channels were widescreen (not the tv's fault).Channel change speed: It will be slow if you press the channel #s or go up/down and just wait. It's waiting for you to press "select". Try it; it's immediate.I've NEVER seen this for a straight price of $400-500. I imagine you have entire garage full of these if that were true.Overall, I'm happy with it for the price. The high def is brilliant.
I was recommended these lens by another photographer. I had a hard time believing Tamron could actually put out something that offered superb quality in photos. I have been a die hard Canon user and only using canon lens with my 30D however when my Canon 28mm broke, I was desperate, albiet strapped for money to find lens and I wanted a zoom lens. What attracted me very much was the FIXED 2.8 range throughout the 17-50. To me, that was a winner! I already used it twice for two photo shoots and the quality is just amazing. The lens are so sharp I could cut cheese with it! No joke!While it doesn't feel as sturdy as Canon lens, I highly recommend these lens to a photographer looking for a good deal.
My hands are small and I had some difficulty using the old microsoft mouse, then I bought a small mouse of an unheard brand just because it was little. Turns out it was too little, almost got carpal tunnel syndrome. When it finally quit working I decided to go for this one. Wow what a difference. It's not too big but it's not to small either. It's size is perfect for my hand. Plus the receiver is small and when you travel (wich I do a lot) you store the unit on the bottom part of the mouse and that is pretty convenient. The fact that it's really plug and play is a plus. Take a look at my customer images above so that you can have a better idea of what I'm talking about.
I am a professional musician and DJ, and as such I have used many different headphone sets throughout the years. I can say without hesitation that this is the best set of headphones I have ever used. The highs are crystal clear, the mids rich and warm, and the low tones rumble and envelope you without overpowering the rest of the music -- These headphones as far as I can tell are sonically near perfect, it represents the entire spectrum fully and without feeling like there are any missing areas. Listen to your favorite albums again with these ( and you will be able to sit through them all, too, since they are so incredibly comfortable!) and you will hear nuances you never even noticed! (because previously, you COULDN'T notice them!)
This is a great product at a great price! I was amazed at how fast I got it! Great deal!
This is not my first Canon, I used them for years and they seem indestructible. I get this MP 450 from Amazon, before it get on the market, and just love it. It is a beautiful little thing, sleek and shiny in black and silver, white a nice adjustable LCD in full colour.This multifunction is quite small (nice feature if you don't want to clutter your work space) and it does everything his big sister do (I had the huge mp 780 which I was not so found of). The MP 450 works nicely, smoothly and even faster. Scans and copies are sharp and clear, printing is crisp, it's a real pleasure to use.Often one says it's better to have a cartridge for each colour, I am not so sure: when one is empty, the others follow shortly after. I love having just 2 cartridges to watch and manage (dealing with 4 or 5, you're always running at the shop unless you store a lot). By the way it is really a two (2) cartridges printer (event though I read otherwise on some websites. Furthermore, every time you change one of these, you get a new head, (that means sharp printing). But, even with that, the ink cost is quite low, a very important feature for me as I print a lot of text. It even "duplex print, so you use both side of paper. Furthermore, included are two high capacity cartridges , but I didn't compared theses the regular ones, or found any info on theses, but this is a nice little plus.Photo and colour printing are astounding, you can modify the setting to your own tastes. The software bundle is full of nice surprises, like Arcsoft photo suite, which reassemble a little to Photoshop but is far much easier to use) , and two scanner utilities.So I am very glad to have wait for the MP 450. And hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. Good luck!
We eat a lot of cheese in my home. Cheddar on lots of dishes and of course lots of mozzarella when preparing lasagna. This product saves me money from having to purchase more expensive pre-shredded cheese. It is easy to clean as all the parts needing to be cleaned are easily removed and replaced. Althoug I do not use the other slice adaptor often, I have used it to shred carrots and other similar produce and it works just as great.
Quite satisfied with this USB hub so far. It was easy to set up and I haven't any problems. It seems reasonably fast, though I haven't really pushed it to the limits. Would definitely recommend.
Great images, does what it says it does, simple to use, sleek, nice design!!!Plays DVD perfectly, Music CD's and MP3 Music CD's. Like the menu, easy to navigate.I recommend it!!
After a couple of years, Rubber cover that surrounds ball joint ball on surround speaker mounts is VERY fragile and they are responsible for fixing it in the right position (standing up) lost the rigid mode and the speakers have felt down. NO replacement available in the marke since the plastic is part of the speakers. All of them (4) presented the same problem in a range of 1 year (after the second year of purchase). I lost my money. I have sent emails but no answers. Run out from Infinity. Their products are not serious.
They stick to my head pretty well while working out at the gym. The foam is a bit coarse, so it's scratchy. I don't think I could wear them all afternoon at a football game, but the bass is excellent, great motivator when doing those situps during a 90 min workout. I would buy them again.
The case holds the camera nicely - allows easy access to the camera and allows the carrying strap to stay on the camera and slide through the case easily
So far works as good or better than the original battery. Great buy for $4!
I ordered the princess disney CD player for my daughter's room. After one week it stopped working. It did not come with a manual and no information was available online and telephone support is only from 8-5 m-f. My daughter is sixteen months and this was used once a day when I put her to bed.
I previously owned the 50mm f/1.8 I was somewhat pleased with it. However, the bokeh is better on the f/1.4, much sharper, and fast. I highly recommend this Len, I may just buy another one!
Works Great. I had some minor problems with getting the wireless network up and running and Linksys support was wonderful.
Just received mine. It is an amazing TV. Expensive, but should serve us well for some time. The pictures are breathtaking (and we aren't planning to get to the HDTV signals until there is more product available). I had seen many sets in stores before my purchase, but it wasn't until I got to one where they know how to set up the picture that I truly appreciated the quality represented in this set. I'd buy it again in a second.
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 live up in New England and was looking for rich, vibrant fall foliage photos. This lens was just the ticket--I like taking rich, saturated photos with high contrast, and this lens does a lot of that work for me, pre-processing. I still haven't tried it on the foliage, but I love what I see so far!It fits my lens perfectly, but because of the auto focus and because the filter is adjustable (moves around), it's difficult to remove. Sometimes my camera has difficulty focusing. I think that these things are just me and the filter getting to know each other, but it can be a bit frustrating at times.All in all, I'm not at the place where I can (or need to) spend beaucoup bucks on a "quality"--or glass, or whatever makes them professional grade--filter, so this is a big step up in quality of photos at a much lower price point.
I've been using this keyboard for about a year and it is by far my favorite. It looks absolutely beautiful, with clean, minimalist lines. This is in contrast to so many other high-end keyboards, which tend to be either too gimicky or toyish looking. Construction is solid, it feels suprisingly heavy considering its slim profile. Even under close inspection you'll be hard-pressed to find a single seam.I really like the tactile response from the keys. The amount of force required to initiate a keypress feels just right: not too mushy, not too clicky-clacky. Resistance after the initial action is constant and the amount of travel is relatively short, although it feels slightly longer than what you'd find on a typical laptop keyboard. It really facilitates efficient typing: quick, error-free and absolutely silent.Battery life is excellent. Even with constant daily typing, a full charge lasts me about a month. The recharge time itself is also good. I haven't really kept track of it but a few hours and I'm good to go for another month.So why didn't I give it the full five stars?The Bluetooth receiver (USB) that came with the keyboard was extremely flaky in Vista (both x86 and x64). After reboots, Vista would often fail to recognize the receiver. The only way I got it to work was by removing the receiver and plugging it back in, usually multiple times. Eventually, I went to a Mac and it worked flawlessly with the built-in Bluetooth receiver (FYI: there is a Mac version of this keyboard but the Windows version works with Macs too).After about a year of use, some of the keys are losing their labels and surface texture. The metallic-looking wristrest is starting lose its metallic veneer, exposing the underlying plastic material. Everything is still working flawlessly, but it's a bit disappointing to see how quickly the surface of this keyboard is eroding.You will never use the touchpad on the keyboard. I'm not sure why Logitech included it. Maybe for a console-based system it would be useful but on a desktop computer, it's totally useless. By the way, the volume control touchpad, on the other hand, is quite useful.
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
Finally able to organized years of slide in separate boxes into the sheets then into a binder. Local photo shops either don't have them or charge a lot higher.
Noteworthy for their eye-blinking impact and up-front presentation. If Sennheiser 'phones sound like the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, these sound like CBGB's. Considered by many to be the best rock headphones in the world. I like them quite well for jazz and classical (especially solo performances), but for rock they really do get your head banging!Weakness include a narrow "in your head" soundstage, not the best build quality (plastic), some people find them uncomfortable (I don't. They're quite lightweight, but they touch your ears when you wear them, and some people just don't like that I guess), but the kicker is for them to sound their best you really have to change the pads."Change the pads..." you ask? For the most bass, do a Google for 'Todd the Vinyl Junkie' and pick up a pair of Grado flat pads. For the best balance (and to save a little money) go to Sennheiser's site and grab a pair of replacement pads for the HD-414s. They're yellow, and you have to cut a hole in them (about an inch and a quarter) but it's well worth it.Probably not truly a 5-star 'phone in the grand scheme of things (like the Sennheiser Orpheus or Stax Omega II), but their strong suits are unmatched by any other manufacturer's headphones at any price.
Having recently moved and sold speakers for my stereo components, I had no way to listen to music other than regular radio on an alarm clock.This work perfect for listenting to all the songs on my 'older' iPod....and the price was right.
This was ordered in error so I returned it already.
I got my Archos 605 in the mail yesterday and am in general happy with it. However, a few things that you need to know if you buy this product:1) Make the leap to firefox. Technical support finally directed me to this; apparently the Archos website and store just don't work well with IE.2) Prepare to spend a good amount of time setting this up. It's not an iPod, with the happy iTunes plug and play features. This is a powerful system that is not trivial to get what you want to do. If you're the type who likes puzzles and configuring software, this is the product for you. If you didn't like programming your tivo, I would suggest another product.3) What people are saying about the plugins are right -- you totally have to buy multiple plugins to do what you want.4) If you are an audible user...audible files aren't going to play on this thing. AAC files will, so your audiobooks you bought on iTunes will work.5) Take the plunge and invest in a battery dock of some sort from Archos. You will definitely need it because the battery life is just not that great.On the other hand, the web browser is really nice, and the interface is pretty intuitive to use. I like how I can pretty much put anything I want on it (granted, plugins may be required) and that things aren't locked down like Apple.Hope that helps!
The only problem I had (and still have) with this unit is the difficulty of removing the cover to reveal the port for connecting to my computer. You have to squeeze very tight with thumbs and fingers and pull it apart. Not a good design, especially for older people.
I tried this with several tablets; iPads, Androids. It is very easy to adjust.It also folds ups to a very small unit. Great product!
It was very convenient to be able to purchase the electronic code. My husband was limited on time because he was leaving less than 24 hours after for Army training, so we saved and were able to take care of this before he left.
I bought a desk jet ink 3520 ink cartridge 27 black from E-z ink inc but it dose not work . when I received it and i tried to print out but it does not work at all.
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 such a discounted price. I only used zoom lenses before the purchase of this lens. The depth of field is awsome on this lens. Of course on the Nikon D40 (D40x and D60)the lens does not autofocus because this particular camera does not have in-body focus ability. It took a few shots before I could perfect focusing but once I did that I loved it. If you can deal with having to actually exercise while taking pictures then this lens is for you.
I compared a couple of brands of boxed subs at the stores, and the Pyle, though cheapest, sounded then best. I have one in each car. They give a nice solid punch. Not enough for the sonic boomers, but my 8" pyle box coupled with 2 infinity kappa 6x9's in back (components up front) and an infinity 6-channel amp has put many average just plain loud and sloppy installations to shame! Not just loud, but clean and loud. The Quoobz are a good secret choice.
I am very happy with this mouse. I was looking for a different brand and shape but have no second-thoughts about this purchase.
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.
Bought these for my game cameras. I have spent a lot more on these cards but these were inexpensive and work just fine. Nice buy!
I do commercial work for hotel advertising. Already own a Rebel 8MP, but having two bodies eliminates changing lenses so often. Why the Canon? Least digital noise in higher ISO settings, durable body, very user-friendly settings.This XTi has a quick change on point of focus and a larger LCD viewer which I like. In the nearly 3 yrs of using my first Rebel, I haven't found much about these cameras I don't like. The one thing I miss, that I had with my G series Canon point & shoot, is a preview of my shots in a tip-out LCD viewer.That being said - it's a great camera for the money. - Ed Plimpton, Xact Image Photography
The camera is a superb, light-weight wonder. The controls are logical and the large display area is amazing. I love it.
This GPS arrived in a very timely manner, was easy to install, tech service seems to be excellent since we had to call them because the unit is discharging in only a few hours. This could be a problem with the unit making full electrical contact with the cradle mount or it could be a situation with the motorcycle's charging system. Must say that the unit and the Blue Tooth voice command system is excellent. One recommendation would be to increase the volume level of the unit beyond what is available.
This wireless network adapter by BELKIN was quick and easy to install, came with a CD and was ready in 5 minutes!!
My computer was pretty far from the TV and it really makes it worth it to be able to stretch all the way there, haven't noticed any problems with the cable yet.
This does not fit a 2002 Kia Optima. It is not even listed on the bag but the site claims it is the correct one!
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.
The Garmin StreetPilot does everything it's supposed to. It comes loaded and ready to go. Easy to set up. Easy to operate. If one makes a wrong turn by mistake the StreetPilot recalculates and puts the user on the corrected path in no time. The StreetPilot also comes with a mappng CD that is really awesome. I'm happy I invested the money for my RV.
I have never had any problems with SanDisk and their solid state drives, namely their SD cards. However, I must say comparing it to the SD HC cards these cards are slow!! But, I don't think it is a fault of SanDisk rather a problem with all SD cards. It is unfortunate that there are still products out their that are not compatible with SD HC cards because having to be burdened by speed, rather lack of speed, of these SD cards can make one go crazy. Regardless, this card is definitely reliable and you won't lose your data which is a definite plus and they are easy to use as they are plug and play.
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.
HDMI cables are extremely expensive in the stores, and since there is no variance in quality (either they work or they don't), why pay more? These cables are cheap and work great!
Bought this a while ago, hard to find then for an older computer, but it worked without any issues.
Can't say much about the product. The power cord shorted and exploded shortly after turning on (in middle of format). Returned drive, but was told there were no more of these so could not get a replacement.
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.
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.
I am returning with my second review for this monitor, and my rating hasn't changed. But from what I have to say, maybe some of you out there may lower my rating. First, in my first review, I said that the monitor had two dead pixels. I've since found about 3 more. They don't all show up at once though. It depends on the background color of whatever you-re looking at e.g. games, web-surfing. One is always blue when it should be black. On a white background, as I type this, there's one pixel that's stuck in red. It would have been nice if the monitor was perfect with out any defects like these pixels, but I'm an easy going guy and never felt a need to return the monitor because of this.On my old CRT monitor, I was used to having the resolution at 1024X768. Switiching to the Samsung's native 1280X1024 made things like pictures in webpages look smaller at first, but I quickly adjusted and it's no big deal. You can see more of the web page without scrolling at this resolution anyway. Other reviewers mention rotating the monitor, and yes, it comes with special software to adjust your screen when you rotate it. Unfrotunately, I haven't taken the time to learn how to rotate my monitor. The instructions come on a d CD, not a printed booklet I i wasn't able to find out how to rotate the monitor from this CD. I'm sure the insructions are in there somewhere, but i need to look harder.Gaming: With the native resolution at 1280X1024, I prefer to leave my monitor at this setting at all times. I don't like the fuzziness of graphics/letters when shifting to other resolutions (I.e. UI'm spoiled by the sharpness of the native resolution). So, if you want to play your computer games at the native resolutioin, you need to make sure that you have a fast computer. I notice ghosting during the cutscenes of GTA3. and if I go to www.gamespot.com and scroll down a web[age, you can notice the refresh rate isn't as fast as a CRT (the screen &quot;blinks&quot; as you scroll). This only happenes from gamespot's website, and it's really not a big deal to me. Overall, I think the colors/graphics of games still look very nice on this monitor. Yes, CRT is sharper, but the Sam,sung comes pretty close. Plus, you save all that desk space. SO, I don't feel like going back to my old CRT (Sony 21&quot; GDM-F500 from ~1998).I'm happy with my purchase of this samsung.
$10 for this Canon equivalent NB-4L is a tremendous value, given that LENMAR stands behind their product with a 2 year warranty. I would buy this battery again. There are cheaper batteries but you are out of luck if you have problems with them.
Good capacity, good speed for transfer I am pleased with it. Two negatives, one a removable cap can always get lost and it's now been over 60 days and still no sign of my rebate.
This is the best lock you can find for laptops, but I am still not very confident with it. It looks flimpsy but better than others.
The Nikon 12x50 had a sharp image, but I had problems with them fogging up even while using them in my living room or in back porch. It would take only about one minute and the eye piece was fogged up. I might think that the model "Extreme" which are anti-fog might be a better choice because they are supposed to be filled with a gas. I sent the binoculars back because after one minute they were not use to me.The seller (17th street Photo )refunder my credit card, so I was happy with their responce.I would use them again.
I'm glad I waited to get my iPod Mini cause the newer version of the 4GB is the best investment I have made. The Mini is compact enough to wear on your pants pocket or belt without much thought to it being there.It has many uses, it can be used as an alarm, to hold contacts, important dates and so on...I was very impressed and not to forget it holds music too! I will probally not have more than 500 song on it but I'm glad I made the purchase I used it at work for the first time today and my ears did not hurt to much after 6 hours of constant wearing (make sure you used the ear pads included!).Accessories:Grab a dock and iPod case (I like the Belkin Pink case), that's about all you need!Battery:Make sure you go to Apple's website and check out the info on battery life and the to do's and not to do's it will truly help you and the life of your battery.Warranty:I purchased mine at Best Buy and my advice is to go with their 3 year warranty cause they can replace your battery in store without having to wait 6-8 weeks for AppleCare to get back to you and Apple's cost twice as much as Best Buy's. Trust me it will be worth it!Enjoy!
Hi..I have been using this player for almost a year now... works good and serves the purpose. I bought another one for my cousin and he is happy too.
This is the first and only wireless product that I have purchased.I wanted a mouse for my laptop and checked the reviews. This unit sounded good and was a great price. It was shipped quickly. I am not a heavy user of my laptop, so far this has met all of my expectations. I am very pleased with this purchase.
There are lots of "universal remotes" out there. You can "teach" them to control all of your remote control devices, but this is the way it SHOULD be.It is SO easy. You can not only program it to control your devices, but you can program it perform "activities". If you watch DVDS, it will turn on your TV, tune it to the right channel, turn on the DVD player, open the tray, and turn on any home theater equipment you have. All with one button!For only around $150, you can't go wrong. Plus PC or Mac compatible!!
I got this Sandisk SDHC card to use in my Canon Powershot SD 1100IS and it really works well. I use Windows XP Professional, I can't say how it works with Vista. A lot of people said that the reader is too wide and won't fit their USB port but I have not had any trouble with it. I have an older Dell Inspiron 600m and it fits into the back USB port with no clearance issues.Bottom line is that the card is super fast and cheap on Amazon. Plus it's Sandisk, not some 3rd rate memory company. I'm sure it will last a long while. You get what you pay for.
Even if you don't smoke, you might want a &quot;hit&quot; after playing with this super-sonic speed demon. My boss ordered this computer as a &quot;surprise&quot; for me to replace my aging G4. If I had been let in on the surprise, I would have asked for a dual processor, but I'm not complaining.If you've got the $, you'll want to get the dual processor, because all future OS X apps are moving in that direction - especially when Tiger (OS 10.4) debuts in Spring 2005.Having a DVD-R and a CD-R that reads the 800MB CDs is sweet. The machine is relatively quiet and simply gorgeous to behold - a true example of industrial art.The grille helps to circulate air to cool the hot CPU. The only 64 bit computer a mere mortal can afford at this time... Apple has once again raised the bar to previously unthinkable heights.This is a machine that will still be a workhorse 5 years from now - you can't say that for any PC on the market. PCs are ready for the &quot;old age home&quot; by age 3 nowadays, but Macs keep truckin' on.I still have an old G4 at home that is over 5 years old and I probably won't move on up to a G5 (or G6!) for another year or two - and that will be more for selfish reasons that true necessity.A true plus is the addition of frontal ports which supplement the rear ports. How wonderful to have a headphone jack in the front! Hallelujah!My less than perfect rating stems from no way to forceably eject a stuck CD. Older models let you use the old &quot;paper clip&quot; trick to eject a disk that wouldn't mount, but your only shot is to reboot while holding the mouse button down - and that won't always work - in which case you have to take the machine to an authorized Apple Technician.The metallic door where the discs go in is super sexy, as is the whole machine.The handles are a bit hard to hold comfortably - Apple should have included some plastic molded (and removable) handle cushins or something.The case doesn't show scratches like plastic does and the screened Apple logo is so classy. All they need now are dual chrome exhaust pipes and a cup holder to make this baby drool worthy!
This portable DVD player is about 1.5" in height, which in my book is not "ultra slim." Take a look at Sony's VAIO T series laptops; they are less than an inch at the thickest point, now *that* is ultra slim. This Audiovox is thick and bulky, and the 7" screen looks awefully small even in a car.
I bought two of these batteries and they worked fine for a vacation which we were going on in July. The camera is rarely used, but it never fails that when we need to use it the battery has lost all charge and we can only get it to hold about 10 minutes worth of charge. We have slowly seen it decrease from a great battery in the first month to "where lucky if we can get 3 or 4 pictures in before it dies..........and that goes for both of them!!
I am a brand new photographer just learning the ropes, and this is the first digital camera I've owned, so my review is from that perspective...I'd been thinking for a while about learning some basic photography, and although getting such an expensive camera wasn't the initial plan, the EOS 10D turned out to be the best deal, when considering the number of features and quality of images. Here's what I liked about it:- it's good enough. Even if Canon or someone else comes out with a new model next year that's a little bit better (more pixels, additional features, etc.), it won't matter. This is a feature-packed camera on which I can learn a wide variety of photographic techniques, and still be happy with it when I get to a higher level of proficiency. It cost more up front, but I'll still have this camera while my friends swap out 4 or 5 (or more) of the $500-ish digital cameras, and I'll be producing better pictures the whole time with the better quality camera.- it's great (idiotproof) at point and click. Camera arrived 3 days before our trip to Vegas. No time to learn how to use it (besides the very basics), so I largely used it as a point and click while I was there. Despite my utter lack of skill, I still came away with several hundred really awesome photos. This camera is very forgiving and can do most of the work for you, which is key for beginners.- easy to use buttons. This was my first digital camera - period. Hadn't even used someone else's digital camera much. Despite this, I found the menus and buttons pretty intuitive. With just some basic browsing, I was able to find the things I needed.I would caution other beginners, though, that the user's manual assumes that you understand something about cameras and photography. I found that I needed to read up on basic photography terms and techniques to understand what the manual was trying to tell me. Fortunately, as I said, the buttons are pretty intuitive, so you don't need the manual to do basic things.Aside from that, I have to echo the exhuberance of others - no more swapping out film every 24-36 shots is GREAT!!! So is the instant gratification of seeing the picture right away.In conclusion, the money that was devoted to this camera (plus the lens, flash, 1/2GB memory card, etc., etc.) was very well spent - haven't regretted it for a second. Now if I only had more time to use it...
This product works perfectly and enables me to continue using my Palm IIIxe that always has been a pleasure to use. The only improvement would be to have the Vista drivers on the included CD instead of having to go to the company's web site to obtain them.
you can,t buy a better camera for the money. the megapixils and zoom are excellent. and for you sports fans there is a one dial switch to adapt your photos for moving action such as the pittsburg/browns game i bought it for! there are many other easy to learn options with this camera.
I absolutely love these speakers! It's got such a big sound in such a compact body. I was surprised at how small it really is, and I was equally surprised at how good the sound quality is. It fills the room. I just wish it had a radio function, but for the price and quality, you really can't go wrong with it.
These were so cool. Worked perfect. Arrived on time. Item was just as described.
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.
I tried for hours to set this scanner up. If Visioneer made this one-touch 9020 for exclusive use with Windows XP, then why are there so many errors when installing it? Check out Visioneer's support website for this product. It speaks for itself. If this doesn't work, try this; if that doesn't work, try something else. YIKES!! It may be easy to use once you get it set up but I never got that far. And, to add insult to injury, their tech support number is a long-distance call. Returned the 9020 and bought the new HP PSC 1210 all-in-one. I was scanning, copying, and printing literally within minutes. And, at $99, it is an incredible value.
This had to of been the best purchase I have ever made on Amazon.com. The product works perfectly. It took 2 minutes to set up. I plugged one into my office outlet and the other in my living room. Turned on my computer in the living room and had internet. Did not have to instal anything. The internet speed is fast, no dropped connections. This was $15 cheaper than buying it at best buy, plus no tax! I ordered this item with free shipping at 8 PM and the item was on my doorstep the next day when I came home from work!!! If you are looking to connect a second desktop to the internet in your home and are tired of using a wireless connection that is slow and constantly drops, this is the perfect product. I have never been more amazed with how easy it is to use. I would give it ten stars if I could.
I don'tknow if it is a quirk of my PocketPC or of the case, but my unit apparently turns itself on spontaneously. Maybe something in the case presses the power button, or maybe my unit is crazy, but I just lost EVERYTHING that was in my PocketPC because some engineer decided they didn't actually want to engineer a product.
I bought this for big vacation around the West. I picked it up and had it running within 5 minutes, without reading the manual. I got in the rental car and it directed me around traffic jam from San Francisco. I used the Points Of Interest feature to get me to REI to buy some camping gear and then on to walmarts. It allows you to find the shortest route (for when gas is high) or fastest time. It tells you how far to your destination which was very accurate. It took me around road works easily. I used it to get to Yosemite - just typed in Yosemite - and immediately brought up location. It was very accurate in Yosemite valley even with the mountains and trees. It never lost connection. I then used it to get from Yosemite to Las Vegas and then on to the Grand Canyon and back.It was the greatest gift I ever bought for myself. I never once got lost, it connected to sat very fast when I turned it on. It allowed me to select restaurants, hotels and to customize points of interests.I love how it speaks the name of the street to turn on to rather than just say "turn right" It says "Turn right on next light on Main Street" There is a button for "speak" that you can press to quickly get the machine to speak the next direction. You can also get it to display all your next turns, or to show you all the turns you have taken. WIth one button you can set current location as home for when you want to return. I give it 5/5 for ease of use. The screen is bright and the sound is loud to hear over engine and traffic.
TV ears truly has made my television viewing a pleasure. He can hear and I do not have to watch with the volume at a max. Friends have purchased it on our recommendation.
I purchased these due to the cheap price and willing to loose a few bucks. I am glad I did because it is amazing how much definition and clarity it has enhanced my picture. Can not beat the price for what you get.
Good mouse, the only problem I'm running in to is the size. I've got smaller hands, and like a smaller mouse. This mouse is a bit larger than I like to have, but it is shaped VERY nicely. The "Revolution" mouse-wheel is really nice too, I just wish there was more adjustability in its stiffness.
This remote has replaced my remotes for 5 separate devices. It even offered better functionality than the original remotes, and organized them into nice logical groups. The button layout is a little odd at first, but overall it is a great value. I goofed when I set the device up initially by overthinking the process. I called Logitech customer support, and it was amazing. This is a really nice item.
When I purchased the Pelican 1495 I was not sure if it would work out for my needs since it said 17" laptop case. I recently purchased an Alienware M18X R2(18" laptop) and being deployed, I wanted something durable. I would highly recommend this case for this environment or when protection of your item/s is paramount. Not to mention my $ 4,500.00 laptop is safe, snug and secure within this case. Keep in mind if you do use this case for an 18" laptop, there would be very little room left over and you would not be able to store the power brick within it.
I had trouble setting the headset up but I found a great site to help:[...]I called logitech and they could find this product in their systems! It was so frustrating. Anyways,its working great definitely worth the money spent.
Very Nice, very happy with these. Nice software, nice features looks great works great. Excellent design!. This UPS is well made, the software is easy to use and works as advertised. I was very happy with this over a competing APC-brand UPS. The price point is fantastic and I am now using this to protect two servers.
This is a great product, fast service, no problems. And it still works!! I bought one from staples that lasted about five minutes then broke. This product is sturdy and reliable LOVE IT!
I tried for a while, thinking that somehow, there might be a need for a portable scanner when I'm out of town on business. So I started looking into what it would take to install and use this scanner on a laptop running Fedora 14 64-bit Linux. Short answer: it can't be done. Apparently when it comes to this little scanner, all you have is a worthless Work Area Reduction Unit unless you use it with the proprietary drivers, which of course are only available for Windows. Well, fine. The laptop is a dual-boot machine that is also running Windows 7 64-bit. I guess I'll just have to reboot into Windows every time I want to scan something, then place the file on a shared partition and boot back into Linux.Well, it turns out I take issue with companies that try to install TONS of software/bloatware onto your system. I couldn't believe all of the stuff that was getting installed -- I couldn't even tell what some of it was! No. Give me your ridiculous proprietary driver if you must, maybe some quick-scan software if I don't want to be bothered going to Photoshop or something, and maybe OCR software. But this installation process kept going and going...Eventually I got it done. But all of the extra stuff that had been installed for seemingly no good reason kept nagging at me in the back of my head. I tested out the scanner, and it worked. It was kind of noisy, but I didn't care about that. The huge monstrosity of a power brick almost seemed like a joke, but I wanted to give it a chance. You have to calibrate the scanner first, and then every so often after that. This seemed unnecessarily annoying. Some test scans got jammed up in the feed mechanism.I couldn't take it. It was difficult to install, and there was just too much unnecessary software. And it seemed that every time I wanted to do something, the software would find a way to make that thing not happen. Once you're done wrestling with the software, it's time to wrestle with the hardware. Forget it. It took a while to find and remove all of the little components that had been installed for no discernible reason.if I absolutely NEEDED a portable scanner and this was the only one that was available to me, then I would be able to make it work. But I don't, and it's not.
I actually have an older version of this Belkin product that only has 4 preset channels. Out of the box it worked okay in my Honday Oddyssey. I'd give it a B minus because of occasional static. Then I tried it in my primary car - a Subaru Forester and it was absolutely horrible. The static and sound dropouts were horrible. If I held it in my hand, I could usually get decent sound, but when I let go it was horrible. I tried locating it right by the radio with no help. Then I looked in the car manual and discovered that the antenna was built into the back window. I moved the trasmitter back there, with only modest improvement.Then I saw that there was a wire going to the window antenna. I took about a six foot piece of wire (plastic covered not bare) and clipped it to the window antenna, then I ran the other end of the wire up to the front of the car and placed the transmitter near it and got great sound. If I wrap the end of the wire around the wire ocmming out of the transmitter it is near perfect sound.So before you throw it away or destroy it in a fit of rage (as others have suggested), see if you can find where your car radio antenna might have an accessible place where you can attach your own antenna to and run it up to the vicinity of your ipod.Once over this hurdle, I find it a fantastic product. If the manufacturers had given me this tip to start with, I'd give it 5 stars.
I only use my Salad Shooter for carrots and celery. It is true that celery strings get caught in the blades, but I found I could alleviate this quite a bit by pulling them off first like you're supposed to do. But usually I just cram them in since its so easy to clean up afterwards. Just open, run under water, pull out anything that's stuck and its done. I have used it a few times for cheese, but mostly I buy that already shredded. I use this nifty little machine several times a week. It makes finely chopped veggies that you can't duplicate easily by hand. And its quicker from the time I pick it up until the time I put it back than chopping things by hand alone. And its safer too. Also I find I use more carrots and celery than I would otherwise. Great for salads, of course, but also for adding celery to potato salad etc. You can also split raw zuccini into quarters and slice very thin pieces for salads or soups, something I wouldn't normally use because of all the bother. All in all, I have definitely gotten my money's worth. It definitely gets used often. It is very sturdily made and doesn't take up much space. I would highly recommend this machine for anyone who loves salads and especially for vegetarians. Enjoy.
Very simple adapter, used this to attach to 3.5mm cables together. I would recommend. No issues so far. Thanks. :)
I recently had to have a minor repair on my NAD 4155ST which I bought for about $400 at least 15 years ago. Figuring it would give up the ghost sooner or later I went looking for a replacement....what a shock....tuners are few and far between now, so when I spotted the TEAC at less than $200 I figured at the very least it would serve as a stopgap until I could find something more appropriate. I've stopped looking. This unit is the functional equivalent of my NAD, has great reception, and appears to be built like a tank. I'm actually shocked about some of the "audiophile" features included without fanfare (gold plated RCA jacks for example) along with extensive programing and preset options THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO. The tuner has a clock and built in timer system and can store 30 AM and 30 FM stations to memory if you want to get real geeky about it. It also incudes a functional remote. An excellent tuner...highly recommended.
Half of the time the code appears on the screen in less then 2 minutes. Other times it can take up to an hour and then another hour to get the confirmation email. So dumb. Buy the card.
First of all, let me say that I don't own one of these and have never used it. You may wonder what kind of an idiot would write a review for something he's never used.Well, this is why. I was about to buy this unit when I read Mr. Samuel M. Livingston's very knowledgeable review below where he discusses the fact that all antenna's such as this one are horizontally directional, meaning they work best in the plane perpendicular to the direction the antenna is pointing.Well, my router is in the basement and ALL the computers that use it are on floors above it. Hmmmmm. You know, I had always wondered why my Linksys router had antennas mounted on highly articulated joints that allow them to rotate in any direction.I went down to my basement and pushed the antennas down so they were parallel to the floor instead of parallel to the wall. POOF! Every computer in my house gained an additional bar of reception. I didn't need a high-gain antenna kit any more.Thank you very much, Dr. Livingston... I presume?
I have had this copier for 2 years purchased used. Anyone skeptical of HP products due to bad experiences with one of their PAVILLION desktops (as I have) should still be able to conceed that they make durable and economical printers. Printer ink for any of these older HP printers is relatively inexpensive and the cartridges last longer than DELL's or Epson's. If you are doing typical office printing, I recommend setting the default to DRAFT mode which is more than adequate for inter-office memos and records. It is darker than draft settings on most other brands, which are often faint, uneven, or illegible. This setting can extend the use of full cartridges to over 1000 pages. The printing is pretty fast at this setting as well. You can decide if draft mode is of suitable quality for clients and outside correspondence. If you still need a scanner/fax go ahead and get one, but leave the daily printing to this little workhorse & you will save money.I have used these deskjet printers (832c up to 990c) and they dont break down or have error issues. I don't recommend inkjets for photograghs because the ink is not waterproof, but the few times I have printed with heavy ink the image has been crisp and clean. They dont require much disk space for software either.If dinosaurs had been this indestructable they might still be around today.
I love these speakers! I am a gamer and a music lover my self... I have to recomend this to the best! Their subwoofer actually has volume control! It packs in monster sound... and its easy as 1 2 3!!! plug in and you are ready to go! Just one bad thing... the cable is long enough for me but the smaller speakers cannot be to far apart from each other... its sort of good to put them in the middle of ur computer to get the best quality of the speaker system... just make sure you have the room... AND YOU HAVE THE BEST SPEAKERS THAT YOU WILL EVER NEED!
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).
I got this remote based largely on reviews on this site. It now runs my Panasonic plasma, Yamaha receiver, Sony DVD and Scientific Atlanta cable/dvr box. No problems at all. I agree with other users that the interface needed to program the remote is not very clear, but I had it up and running without too much hassle. Don't be afraid to explore the online interface for a while before rushing to update the remote. There are no real instructions for the site, so expect some trial and error. I was surprised by how easy it was to learn commands for other remotes. The surround sound buttons for my Yamaha receiver weren't labeled correctly on the site, despite having found the correct model number. Rather than mess around trying different buttons to see which one to use, I just learned the surround sound commands from the Yamaha remote. It took no time and was easy. I highly recommend this remote, but you need to have a little patience.
Got an extra to have at work and it works just like it is supposed to.
This worked perfectly for us to convert our old VHS-c to DVD from a VCR. Very handy to have.
I RECEIVED THE BATTERY VERY QUICKLY, AND WAS HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE. IT SEEMS TO WORKAS WELL AS THE ORIGINAL NIKON BATTERY.
I like how easy it was to set up. When I tried it right away, I had liked it so much that I had bought one for my parents who go to florida for two months out of the year and missed watching there local news. But now they can.
I purchased this product two months ago for use with a 3rd gen Ipod Touch. I also have a similar product in the Altec Lansing Compact im310.Operationally there's been no issue so far. Works with the Touch and charges it. Sound wise it is no contest between the Altec and the CA. The CA is quite a bit smaller physically but has a fuller and richer sound that approximates what I get playing CD's on a good system, with detail and nuance to the music, albeit on a much smaller scale. The music coming out of the Altec, by comparison, sounds like cardboard cutouts - flat and two dimensional. I listen to a lot of classical and acoustic jazz from the fifties and sixties and the sound from the CA is more than listenable. I think the key to using this product is to use it within its limitation, ie in a small room, on a desk, in the kitchen, office cube - you get the idea - a location that doesn't tax its power and it will shine. Crank it up past a certain point and you get distortion and grunge. Put it outdoors and the sound gets lost in the myriad ambient noises because you can't turn it up louder past its limit and still get good sound.This is a good product and well worth the forty dollar price tag. Good job, CA!
I'm not sure what the problem is with the previous 2 reviewers. We've got a large number of these monitors installed in my office, and there have been no problems whatsoever. Both text and images are quite clear with excellent color balance, brightness, and contrast, with excellent and simple controls via the buttons on the front of the bezel. The screen is viewable from a wide angle (an advantage in an office setting when others need to see what's on the screen, of course).There's an easily-lifted panel on the back which conceals the power connector and the video cable connector, and the user needs to make sure the cables are flat in order to properly shut the panel; but that hasn't been an issue.I recommend this monitor.
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!!
I looked long and hard before choosing this print server. It's the smallest and most affordable USB print server, and garnered the highest user ratings of all those I checked. I tried it with the print function of my Brother 8840 Multifunction Laser Printer/Copier/Fax and had excellent results. Sadly, it did not interface (through no fault of its own) with my new Konica Minolta Magicolor 2400 W color laser. However, Konica-Minolta told me that this printer wasn't networkable before I tried...I was just hoping to prove them wrong.The user interface is SIMPLE...just follow the wizard on the CD. It installs a standard TCP/IP printer port on your computer...plug your printer into the server, the server into your network, then install the drivers, select the new driver in the properties menu of your printer, and you're good to go. Note that it probably won't work with the scanning and faxing functions of multifunction machines.Truly as close to "idiot proof" as you will find in a network device. Now if only it was wireless!
This camera is great. I can't even begin to say how much I love it. It has so many features and the picture and video quality are phenomenal. This is the best camera that I have ever owned. With this camera, you don't have to be a professional to take professional quality pictures. It has been well worth every penny that I paid for it. I recommend this to anyone who is tired of poor quality pictures. Kodak has done a great job designing this camera.
I bought this DVD player to be able to watch movies in .avi (divx, xvid, etc.) format. Works well with most of these files, however some are not compatible, so you will have to discover by trial and error. Plays all regular store-bought DVDs. The remote is badly designed. The buttons are not laid out in an easy to recognize layout. Everyone in my family has pressed the scene back button instead of the rewind button numerous times, which gets pretty annoying fast. Finding the pause or play button also takes several moments, even if the room is lighted and you can see the remote. Also, I think it makes a lot more noise then my old DVD player. You shouldn't notice it though, unless you are specifically listening for it.
It worked great for about four months. Then it started missing keystrokes. Then more keystrokes. Then the mouse died. Replacing batteries and rebooting had no effect. Now I have fodder for the landfill and my wallet is much lighter. BUYER BEWARE.
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The memory upgrade was what I needed. I received it quickly and in perfect condition. It was what we needed for our computer.
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.
I am SOOOOO happy if bought this. It is the best bag ever and a must have for any photographer.
The manual says that this can remember the last 5 disks played and the last viewed scenes. This is not true. If you rotate between three disks it will forget where in each you last viewed and start you off at a random location. If you rotate between four it will forget that you even watched them and start you off as if they were new disks at the beginning.There is no slow forward or reverse. You have to pause and single step.On some commercially recorded DVDs the image will vibrate vertically when there is sharp brightness changes. On some there will be horizontal lines (like the IBM trademark) on text.The 504 model that came out later does not have these problems.
I loved the ease of using this device. When I first took it out for a test drive I delibertaley ignored directions to see how the recalculating route function worked and it performed flawlessly!
Being cordless is huge. There are some problems with reception occasionally, must have relatively clear line (few walls or doors).
This was a fraction of the cost of what you get in a traditional store, and it is the exact same quality. Works great, supports full HD from my Blu-Ray player to my tv.
I am fully satisfied with the product and prompt delivery. It is a good price for Sony 8cm DVD 5 pack discs
Wire that came with receiver gave too poor a reception for my NPR stations; this one got it in the acceptable level.
I've only used work-related scanners for a long time, and these were big high-end models that had their own power source. I didn't expect this Canon to be as fast or have as a good color fidelity from the outset, but certain design aspects impressed me quite a bit &lt;-- disclaimer for why I went so crazy with so many customer-submitted pictures. Hmmm, After submitting the pics, I realized that the flash demo on the amazon page is pretty darn good.Anyways:1)The USB powered scanner is quite useful in that it's only powered when plugged into the computer. There is no power button, but all you have to do is unplug it from the computer, and it's off. Bootup/warm up time is quite fast. Just plug into your computer, start the included software or Photoshop, and import/acquire.2)It does scan a little slower than the power scanners I'm used to, but it does the job.3)I remember awhile back an HP version of a tilted scanner (Scanjet 4600 series), and I wasn't too impressed by its scanning quality nor its functionality. The "upright" function, I thought, was a gimmick, and not very useful. But now I find that for things I want to scan quickly, a page at a time, I can just slide it in and scan.4)The included film adapter is very substantial. It has its own light source, in comparison to other scanners which give you a slot/hole to shine light out of. A substantial/separately mounted film adapter piece ensures that the background of the scanner is a nice even white as well. On some of these other scanners, you see ridges from the plastic moldings that double up for the negatives.5)I am just soooo impressed by the design for the stand and the multi-angle lids. The option of changing the angle of the lid WHEN you want to is a godsend.6)the lids and the negative film adapter are held in place with magnets. This is great, as lids and adapter will come off and attach easily, without the wear-and-tear imposed upon plastic latches.7)I have been forever turned off by Epsons, as they are notorious for not updating their drivers for new OSs. I remember trying to update an Epson from Win2K to WinXP, and I just could not do it. Bye bye Epson.8)I've tried the negative scanning once, and although a little on the slow side, (1200 dpi), the resulting image was quite good.I think this is a great scanner for home usage, and even for perhaps small businesses. Of course, it doesn't have a feed tray, nor is it the fastest scanner out there, but its design and portability (there's a large lock button on the bottom to secure moving parts during transport) as well as its functionality deserves it 5 stars in my book.
I've had this camera for over two years now, and I STILL love it. I was recently looking to replace it with a newer model(Z1012 or Z1485), but after playing with them in the store, I just can't let go of my Z712. I've always used Kodak, mainly because their software is so user friendly, and I upgraded to this camera from the C-class. I was wanting something more then a pocket camera, but not as fancy as an SLR...this is the PERFECT in-between!The main reason I love this camera so much is the click-to-capture speed. When I hit the button, I expect the camera to take the picture that second, not 2 seconds later (the C-class did this, which was VERY annoying at Nascar races or football games). Also, the 12 zoom has been very convenient to have on family vacations. I have a young son, and this camera has been awesome at capturing his day-to-day activities. I use the Energizer CRV3 Lithium Photo batteries for it, and they last a LONG time, usually a few months per battery!It's a nice size, but some may find it a bit cumbersome at first, especially if your used to little pocket size cameras. The first time we took this to Disney, I wasn't sure if I'd made the right choice in getting it due to it's bulkiness, but as soon as I saw my pictures, I was in love! I bough a generic camera case for it, and my husband wears it on his belt during trips, so we've adjusted!Overall, I DEFINITELY recommend this camera. I'm always on the hunt for the latest and greatest, but it's gonna take A LOT for me to replace this one. If you're just an average, takes pictures of the family kinda person, then you'll LOVE this camera!
I'll be honest, I was a little weary buying this since some of the reviews said the ink was used up insanely fast. I guess it depends on the printer since mine seems to be doing just fine. I'm using a Pixma IP1600 by the way. Its pretty old but it gets the job done.
Nothing spectacular, but it did the job, ie, play Region 1 & 2 DVDs. Picture OK, about what you'd expect at this price. But picture started to flicker after 6 months, then player died completely. Called Philips, they told me warranty on 642/37 expires after 3 months, after that the only option you have is get a new unit at a 20% discount, and minus the region-free capability, which is dealer-installed. My advice: Skip this player, go for a brand with better product quality & customer service in the same price range, eg, Panasonic DVD-S47 or Panasonic DVD-S27.
I am a first-time buyer of a HD-LCD and just picked this television set up yesterday. Overall I am very pleased with the performance I am seeing. I went through two Samsung television sets: the first being the Samsung LN-S4095D 40" 1080p LCD and the second being the Samsung LNT3253H 32" LCD HDTV (after realizing I needed something smaller). Both models are full of video-tearing and audio-muting issues that Samsung has failed to resolve, so I decided that before any of these problems severely affected me, I would return them before the 30-day return policy expired. The sales person even mentioned that the LNT3242 model by Samsung was returned to his store over 7 times by the same customer (possibly in hopes of finding a non-defective set).I ended up purchasing the Sony KDL-32S3000 and am very satsified with the purchase. I was initially hesitant to purchase a Sony, especially after hearing about the issues of clouding on XBR2 & XBR3 models.. but it seems now that most issues have been resolved for both the S-Series set & the new XBR4 model. I can certainly say it out performed the two Samsungs I purchased, especially in terms of picture quality. While both manufacturers have good television sets, the Samsung, while maintaining softer imagery, did not have as sharp and vibrant of picture-quality. From what I understand, the new Bravias (2007) are equipped with a 10-bit video processor, unlike the previous Bravia Models equipped with 8-bit processors (BR2-3 Models); thus creating more vibrant colors & making previous models look inferior. Sound-wise, this TV also does better than the Samsungs. The Sammys had a less than mediocre output from the speakers (no deep lows whatsoever & mostly high-ends).In terms of the User Interface, the Sony sports a menu similar to that of PSP and PS3 interfaces. It can be confusing for the first time user, but I find the system to be rather easy to navigate through. The set itself is loaded with many options for tweaking video output, but does not have enough options to flexibly tweak color temperature (I.E. cool, warm, etc). It also comes with an Internet Link option, mainly for streaming HD to your television from the Internet using a proprietary Sony device. I am not sure if I would take advantage of this, but the option of having it is nice. The built-in tuner was also able to pick up a variety of HD 1080i and SD 420i channels. They look fantastic on screen.If you are a gamer looking to use your PS3 on this, you will be pleased to know that games do output on this set at 1080p resolution. DVDs also display (according to the television information) at 1080p. Mpeg2-noise reduction is also available, in case you would like to reduce the amount of noise on DVD output. There is a PC-input on this television, which also displays very nicely, but only displays at a max resolution of 1360x768.From my understanding, the only major difference between this set and the XBR4 set (the higher end consumer model) is the option of having "motion-flow" 120-hz display; however, according to other users who have purchased the XBR4 set, motion-flow is still not fully developed. Apparently, the system creates artifical frames in between frames in order to create a much more fluid and realistic picture (which I hear is quite amazing), but this also creates artifacts and other miscellaneous noise in the process. All in all, the picture quality is improved with this system, but whether you want to take a 200-300 dollar gamble on this is purely up to you.I am usually not inclined to give products a 5-star rating and I do believe that there are products that are far-superior.. but this television is definitley worth its bang for the couple extra bucks.
The cable had less line loss than I expected. The picture was still very clear. Now I own three of these cables.
I bought this player eighteen months ago for the kids and it is still working well with a nice clear picture. (I always expect these electronic items to fail one day after the warranty expires.) The ability to save the current viewing location in the movie is great: no chorus of 'Aww Dad!' when I turn off the ignition.
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 don't know why people spend more money for less and locked up hardware from apple. Archos is the way to go!! Lot more memory, touch screen, wifi...it is the great combination. I think the hard drives can be replaced with a laptop hard drive for larger storage if you want. The only minor problems with this is the size, but I like the size for movies; the plugins for internet, codecs and other stuff are kind of ridiculous. They should come much cheaper with the device. Very durable and good piece of hardware! Thanks.
I bought one of these on impulse from a computer store, as it was a good bit cheaper than the microsoft counterpart. Having already owned an intellimouse optical, i can compare the two.Plusses include the logitech is a bit heavier, eliminating the clank you sometimes get from moving an intellimouse to quickly and inadverntatly picking it up, and it has 8 buttons instead of 6. Also, it is curved to shape your hand, which is a plus if youre a righty and a serious minus if you are a leftyFor me, it only had one major flaw, and that was the programmable buttons. Unlike microsofts mice, which allow you to program in virtually any keyboard key, lgoitech chose to make the programmable functions windows commands like maximize, minimize, close window, run, explore my computer, etc.Depending on how you use your computer, this could be good or bad. As a gamer, it totally destroys most of the buttons usefulness, as i can no longer use the extra buttons in-game as i once could.Long story short, if you are a gamer, get a MS optical mouse. otherwise, this is the mouse for you
i resorted to buying this trimmer after my finishing touch trimmer of 5 years died on me and the replacement finishing touch trimmer (with the pivoting head) i bought at walmart broke after first use. this trimmer is not only a quality product (that hasn't broken yet after multiple uses) but it is a closer shave too! no stubble at all! if you're thinking about getting a facial trimmer, go ahead and spend the extra 7 bucks to get yourself a good one rather than wasting your money on something that is only going to fall apart after a couple uses. i highly recommend this one.
I have had this radio for almost a year. I use it generally twice a day, and I have not had to change the batteries once. It sits right under the shower head and gets soaked every time I use it, and the quality has not degraded. My bathroom has no windows and is right in the middle of my house - the worst case for radio reception - and the reception is perfect. If I had 10 bathrooms I would buy 10 of these. Adam Carolla in the morning and Mariners games at night have uplifted my shower experience.
I've never really owned a high quality headset before, so this is new to me. However, from what I believe to be true, these headphones are freakin' awesome. The sound is great, the bass kicks, what more could you want. The only real drawback is the cord being 11 feet. If you don't mind having it rolled up like it came in the box, it's a great headset for the money.
I purchased (through the Air Miles rewards program) the COBRA GPS500, not once, but TWICE. I first purchased the unit and believed it to be faulty it performed so poorly. Signal acquisition time seemed "forever" and it frequently lost satellite lock. On several occasions, between establishing lock, loosing lock and again re-establishing lock, the unit tells me I've moved upwards to one half mile whereas I've remained stationary, only changing the direction the unit was pointing. Simply changing the direction the unit was pointing (like changing direction in your car or boat) was enough to loose satellite lock! Very poor! I was able to exchange the original unit (unfortunately NOT able to return it) and when I received the replacement unit, it, like the first one, performs very, very poorly. The features offered on the unit would led you to believe it would "shine in the dark," whereas in actual fact, it is the poorest of any GPS unit I've ever used. And to add insult to injury, while I was awaiting deliver of this second unit, believing the first one faulty, I wasted an additional $100.00 by purchasing the PC interface cable, power cord and auto mount. What is that COBRA slogan: "Nothing comes close to a COBRA" You better believe it! Not even a satellite signal is able to get close!
The product is easy to use and I haven't run into any problems yet. Very excited that I can listen to music straight from my blackberry thanks to this little guy. :)
excellent mp3 player. extra small and light. just drag mp3's over with or without folders. i like that it uses AAA batteries. one problem i had is it stopped responding, but after firmware update it works perfectly.
this is just what I have been looking for . My God the price of postage 4 x the item! to post to Borneo malaysia.
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.
I needed to update my 2006 MacBook and this allowed me to install snow leopard. Totally recommend this product, make sure you apply very firm pressure to install :)
A few years back, I took a gamble and purchased a pair of these as a birthday present for my brother, and picked up other studio headsets by AKG and Sennheiser. Generally speaking, I have never liked Sony products, with the exception of their gaming hardware, but these have really made me think twice about some of Sony's line of products. Both my brother and I listen to a very wide variety of music, and we both also use programs like Finale, Ableton Live, Cubase, Acid Pro, Fruity Loops, and several others. No contest, this pair of headphones out performs every other pair I've ever tested out! They can handle a powerful bass line, are crisp and clear all the way through a sine sweep, and I've never heard them crackle. Comparatively, my pair of AKG (think they were either 160, 2400 or something like that) cost about 50% more, had absolutely zero capability of producing tones below 1khz, and the ear pads fell apart within 6 months. The Sennheisser headphones I have are in the same price range, are very crisp and clean, and very close in sound quality to the Sony headset. While listening to a copy of a concert is where my brother and I found the difference between Sennheiser and Sony: With this pair of Sony's, You could hear individuals in the audience cough. We couldn't hear that with the Sennheisers, or any other pair of headphones or speakers that we've tried! I now keep my pair of AKGs nailed to a wall. I rarely use my Sennheiser headphones, really only when I'm travelling. And I've purchased more of these Sony's for friends, family, and for myself.Long story short, if you are looking for a high quality pair of headphones, there are none better. Pairs that cost several times what these do just can't compete (especially Bose and AKG). Also, this pair of headphones comes with an exploded mechanical diagram, with a list of all pieces, in case anything breaks. In four years, neither my brother or I have had to take this piece of paper out for anything!
I'm very happy with this speaker. The sound is amazing for its size! Worth the money!
These disks allow us up to 100 pictures which we can load to the computer and save processing costs. Getting them quickly and at a good price made this transaction a very good buy.
A shorter cable worked with my printer -- this one did not. Useless cable from my point of view. Might work with other devices... but not with my (Brother) printer. Will have to find another cable. Would give 0 star if I could.
If you want a point and shoot camera that you can carry in your bag or throw in a shirt pocket so that its always available, then this may be the best camera for you. While its not deep on features, it has the ones that are most important for convenience: a decent flash, 3x zoom (better for wide angle shots than telephoto closeups), and APS film.Make no mistake, you do not get the flexibility (shutter speed, apeture, optional lenses, external flashes, white balance) that SLRs and more expensive camera can offer, but what you do get is not much bigger than a pack of cigarettes (that's not politically correct, is it?).I looked at a pretty broad set of cameras, including the other ELPH cameras, before selecting this one because I liked the zoon range and the size of the camera. I was pleasantly impressed by surprisingly good picture quality, and my wife can testify to its extreme ease of use. This ELPH is all about size, convenience, and simplicity. If that's what you want then buy it.
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
A little slow before printing, a bit noisey, but printinglooks good and ink is cheap and so far is dependable, that'smore than I can say about my Epson. For the money I think it is a good buy.
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.
This is a Type A to Type C cable (regular to mini)--NOT what I needed. BE SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED.
great product, arrived on time and in great shape. looking for future business. keep up the great products on here.
I got crystal clear video quality when connecting this cable with my blu-ray player and 1080p LCD TV.
Great product. Easy, web based setup.The range is decent, but i wish this unit had detachable/replaceable antennas so i could add a high gain antenna to the unit.
I'm a little bitter about all the positive reviews for this. I don't get it and will think twice about giving the Amazon reviews credibility in the future. I completely regret purchasing this. It's super light, feels plainly cheap and the sound is sub par. Perhaps worst of all, the buttons are sticky and it's hard to tell if its even turned on or not. It is total garbage.
I purchased this filter to protect the front lens element on an expensive zoom lens. To test the filter for image qualiity effects, I took two photos of the same scene with the camera mounted on a tripod.I then magnified the pictures on my computer and looked for any loss of image quality. Within the limits of the image on my monitor, I observed not loss in image quality.This filter replaced one that I had on the lens that broke. I'd rather pay for a replacement filter than a much more expensive camera lens.
These docking speakers are perfect for our baby's room. They are pretty small so they don't take up much space, and the sound is good enough for that purpose. I'm sure there are better quality, similarly-sized speakers but I'm happy with these for the price; they are a good value.
The description says it's compatible with all laminator brands, but it's not! My brand requires a carrier, which this package does not have. Now I have to keep searching for "just" a carrier to laminate handouts for students, or buy another package that DOES come with a carrier. God grief!
Powers up the ip camera that I bought from Panasonic which did not come with a power cord. I guess it would have been cheaper to order a power cord but the PoE may surve another purpose down the road.
If you are looking for a splitter that will allow you to switch between one wired device and the another easily, this is not it. Regardless of the price, it is not worth it. I constantly had to disconnect one or both devices so that I could use them. I was better off not buying anything.
The lens is smaller than I expected, but its performance is amazing. I tested when it just arrived, and uploaded the first shots in Facebook:[...]I highly recommend it!Greetings from Per&uacute;!Jos&eacute;.
I buy this UV filter to protect my kit lens(18-55mm), so far so good. I am using a canon rebel xd. If you just want to get a cheap UV to protect your lens, buy this one!
This lens is the tool to get images that jump out at the viewer. As a sports lens I don't know if there is a better solution. It is a lot of weight to pack around, but after one or two games you get used to moving it around. A mono-pod is required for shooting any more than a few shots at a time. Since I purchased this lens it has been attached to my camera exclusively with the exception of one wedding shoot.
Bought this battery as a spare for my new Cannon SD1000 digital camera. It arrived quickly, well packaged, it fits perfectly, it works, the price was certainly right, so I am, therefore......a HAPPY CUSTOMER!!
i have this camera and have also the Wide angle adapter kit. altho the wide angle adapter kit does not work with the flash (the wide angle lense blocks about 70% of the flash causing that 70% to be unlit) you can still take wide-angle photos if there is good light and it works great without the wide-angle lens under all lighting conditions. i wish it had some better flash settings, but it takes decent photos and i use a USB CF adapter to archive my photos to my PC. i have used some of the advanced settings to take 15s shutter speed low light photos and things like that and was impressed, but mainly i use it for family photos. The batteries last a long time with the flash and the preview screen on. For more serious photos, i'd consider the PowerShot A80 or maybe a Digital SLR camera that records RAW data.
I have tested slides, negatives, old photogrphs, and new photographs. I've even scanned very old negatives that aren't quite the right size for the attachments, but the scans have worked well. I'm very happy with the results.
No-one seems to have mentioned a major flaw with the Cruzer Titanium. The (admittedly very stylish) metal casing can cause electrostatic discharges. This usually occurs just as you are about to insert the drive into your computer. If this happens, not only will all data on the drive be zapped, the drive will become completely unusable.It's a shame: the drive looks great and I hate putting my data on the flimsy plastic alternatives, but once you've been zapped, you'll never by a Titanium again.
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.
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.
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 have read from others and am experiencing myself, the hard drive clicking about every 2 minutes or so. it is not only annoying, but also indicative of a future failure, and stalls the system when it clicks. so i am going to try and exchange it since i've only had it a week. intel does offer a fix for this problem on many notebooks, i think it only happens on 40GB models, however the fix is not compatible with the chipset of the notebook. have others had this problem?
I got this to use with my Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. I got another for my MIL for her iPad. We both love these. They are light & fold up for travel. The tablet is held firmly (yet gently) in place, and stays put on surfaces as well. There are only two negative things I want to mention.1. If you put your tablet tall (portrait) it is a bit unstable. However, you can try to adjust things to make it better. I doubt there is a way they could have made this particular design better, so if you like using portrait more often you might want to look for another stand that provides you with better support for that.2. With devices that have the power port on the bottom, there is not ample room to accommodate that cord unless you want to bend it severely. You can turn the tablet upside-down while using most apps to get around that issue, though.All in all it's a great stand for the price. I actually purchased this third one as an extra in case I misplace the other. I lucked out with a price drop under $9!
Advertised to work in PS2/DVD/CD rom. Did not work, would not spin. Waste of money and I am extremely disappointed.
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.
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 tank makes loading and developing sheet film so much easier then using tray or lift methods. Beats being in darkness for 30 mins...Pro: The tank is strong and does stand up to abuse. The tanks I have used provide light fastness along with ease of adding developers and fixer. Easy to assemble. It can develop plates and smaller sized sheets.Con: The Negative Clamp is sometimes grumpy.Overall: It is not a bad tank, others may complain but the fact is you have to be patient when developing these films, & getting wet is part of the job. Also, I pour from large storage tanks making filling easier, just make sure you twist the valve partly to allow the air to leave the tank. During the wash period you can take the top off, I usually wash twice anyway.
I entered the world of digital photography with a Fuji DS-7. Cheap, it provided a 640x480 introduction to the fun you can have with a computer camera. I love the immediate feedback you get when you download the pictures to your computer and see them pop up! I shoot many, many more pictures now that I have a digital camera.If my old Fuji was a nifty PT Boat, then my Nikon Coolpix 950 is an aircraft carrier. The high 1600x1200 resolution mode is stunning to view on my PC. I find myself wondering if my HP color printer is now the weak link in producing the best quality shots.I find I don't use the middle 1024x768 resolution at all. I either go 640x480 for pictures to email my friends, or 1600x1200 for ones to keep and print.I haven't discarded my film camera yet, but I'm taking far fewer film pictures. This camera is amazing techology. Even with better CCD sensors in the future, I don't see this camera being dated soon. Its high-res picture quality is amazing. The controls can be a bit confusing at first, but you can do just about anything with this camera that you can with a film 35mm.
Great little DVD player and the price was great! It works fine and no complaints.
purchased as case for panasonic lumix dmc fz35. cam fits fine but one size up would have been better as i have to stuff access. in. it is hard to open the clasps. it doesn't appear to be submerge able but should work well for rain, etc. very sturdy otherwise. looks good, too.
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.
No input select on front of tv, you have to use the power buttong to switch the source.from day one screen has dark spots on it , 40 days after purchase the tv dies.
Works fine, modem connects to Airport Extreme Base Station...Base Station to switch for desktop and three laptops when wired access is a must.
First off, let me say how excited I was to get this product. Many people have said things like how bad the software is, but I thought it went quick! The place where I bought it from (J & R) shipped it really fast. It came earlier than expected! The sound on the player is great, and the music won't ever skip. Battery life is amazing, and the ammount of songs per minidisc is about 70. Combining all of this together, I think that it is a great player!
This thing really took a lot of thought, but is so simple. Great gift for the guy who has an ipod shuffle. Might not even be necessary to have an ipod as long as you have a beer.
Specifications as listed on amazon.com website clearly state it is a 550mAh battery. However, the label on the battery received specifies it as a 450 mAh battery. That is almost a 20% decrease in battery capacity, and I haven't even used it yet! Imagine paying for 10 gallons of gasoline, and only receiving 8 gallons - the customer gets cheated. Should have read the reviews, but since the item was coming directly from Amazon, I trusted them to uphold their end of the bargain, and ship the stated product.
I bought this telescope as a 50th birthday present to myself, and it did not disappoint. The optics are fantastic, the setup was a breeze, and it's a joy to operate. There is some minor assembly required, but the instructions are clear and it was only about 30 minutes from shipping box to first light. One word of caution: While the CPC 1100 invoices as one item with one tracking number, it actually ships in two cartons (one for the telescope and one for the tripod). UPS dropped off just one box (the tripod) and, when asked, said he only had the one carton on the truck. About 15 minutes later, while I was on the phone with a VERY helpful Amazon agent, the UPS man pulled up again with the second box. Disaster averted!Assembly was quick and aligning the finder scope was easy. Read the manual, and you'll have no problems. Checking the optical path, the telescope's collimation was perfect, so no major bouncing around during shipping and no adjustments necessary.First light was on the pre-sunset Moon, and the Aristarchus Plateau was my first sight with the included 40mm eyepiece. The clarity was nothing short of breathtaking. Higher magnification was also quite clear down through an 8mm eyepiece before atmospheric turbulence limited the seeing.Using the SkyAlign system with the NexStar hand controller was also a snap. Just power up the system, let the GPS lock, then select three bright stars for alignment. Center the first star on the cross hairs of the finder scope, press "ENTER", then slew the telescope with the hand controller until the star is centered in the eyepiece, and press "ALIGN". Repeat for two more bright stars in different parts of the sky, and you're done. Now, you've got easy go-to access to the 40,000 objects in the NexStar database.A couple of other notes: If you're purchasing this telescope, know that it's big and it's heavy. The ergonomics of the carrying handles are good, but you better be prepared to lift and maneuver 62 pounds (28 kg). Also, the telescope comes with only one 40mm eyepiece and a 12-volt car power adapter. If you want to really start using your new telescope, I recommend purchasing theCelestron Accessory Kitfor a nice selection of eyepieces and filters, as well as theCelestron 18778 AC Adapter for Computerized Telescopesto power your telescope from a standard household outlet/extension cord.I highly recommend this telescope for the fantastic optics, ease of use, and Amazon's great price.
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.
There are not enought words in the human language to discribe how bad this software is. DON'T Buy!
With 300+ reviews already given, I reckon all the important info and issues have been discussed. So, I will simply say, as a MacBook user, I love this Mouse. It's not the first wireless mouse I've used, but thus far, it is definitely the best. As the product's documentation suggested for Mac users, I downloaded the software from the given website---with no problem, and I was using my new mouse with no worries in just a few minutes. I also purchased an Imak Ergo Beads wrist pillow too, which is very comfortable support. The mouse and pillow make a great combination.I like the function and design of the Logitech Mouse, and I am glad that the company made this fine product compatible with Macs. In fact, I never liked scroll wheels until I had this mouse. Now, I am a fan of that feature! LOL
I got my cable quickly. The price was right. I was a little disappointed to find out DVI doesn't transmit audio, but that's my fault for not researching. The only negative here is they sent me a 30' cable instead of 15'. As a result I have a spool of excess cable behind my tv.
Hi,I purchased the Toshiba SD-V290 DVD/VCR Combo for $136.94 on8/27/03. It is now 1/4/04.It broke this week. Less than four months of proper use.When I put a VHS tape into the machine it is automatically ejected. Therefore I can not play VHS tapes at this time.When playing a DVD there are pauses throughout playback.Now I have to deal with calling support and probably paying to send this machine in for service. Then I believe I'll be going through the following process throughout the remainder of the warranty.First I'll return the machine to Toshiba.Then Toshiba will repair it.Next, Toshiba will return it to me.Then I'll use it.At some point it will stop working again.Finally, I'll send it back to Toshiba for repair.Then Toshiba will repair it...I can see this going go on for the life of the warranty.This adds up to a lot of time and aggravation. Stay away from this product.I believe this machine is poorly made. Poor parts, poor quality, and poor design.
After many 2.4ghz cordless phone funerals I was determined to go back to 900mhz phones -- since they always work. This phone has caller ID and a keypad and a headset - it is very convenient for my wife! Finally a cordless phone that works. It has good range, clarity, and is compact, full featured. I would recommend this phone to anyone. Trust me we have returned many phones to find one that met our needs!
We have purchased several of the Europe maps and won't travel without them. Like another reviewer, we have named our Garmin (Emily) and find ourselves arguing with her sometimes, but she always gets us where we need to be. We used it recently to navigate the back streets of Venice. It is not quite as quick or accurate in the pedestrian mode, but it still beats trying to make sense of city maps and it is a comforting feeling that even if we are really lost, Emily will eventually help us find our way out. There are a few streets/roundabouts, that have changed - we talked to three other couples in France who, just as we had, been sent through a new housing project trying to get to one chateau. We had all followed our garmins and ended up at a dead end, but it "recalculated" and got us out! It finds gas stations, historical attractions, grocery stores, etc...Wonderful product - now, if it would just hook up with Google Earth so you could see specific attractions along the way - that would be perfect.
I purchased this product to "pipe" my computer to my receiver for streaming Netflix movies from my computer to my projection TV! We have surround sound speakers, and while not DVD quality, the stereo sound is there and is better than expected. Don't bother purchasing the Roku box if you can connect your video from your computer to your "TV"; use these by plugging them into your headphone jack on your computer then connecting to the audio inputs on your receiver or TV.
I'm not under 13, but I don't remember my password...First of all I'd like to start by saying that the installation is a bit annoying, but once you get it installed its pretty decent. David Elliot, have you tried going to the settings and changing the quality? I originally thought that the quality was bad but then I changed the setttings to "DVD" which makes it alot better. I couldn't get the TV Listings thing to work, but I ran the cable from the wall and through my vcr and a splitter so maybe one of those is making it unable to get listings. The PVR is really the only reason i need this and it works pretty well. I don't really use it to record TV anymore because I moved it to a different location from where the cable was. Now I just use it to record things from my vcr and camcorder. Take note that if you're planning to hook up with the red yellow and white cables, it only has a yellow one so you're only getting video. You can fix this by either taking an adapter plugging in the red and white cables and plugging this in to your line-in port (that's what I usually do). Or you can get an RF adaptor and plug it into the thing where you normally plug in TV. Overall, this product is helpful to me. There's probably better TV tuner cards out there, but this one works fine for me.
Stiff and inflexible, abrasive and uncomfortable. Covered by a highlyreflective glass bead? material that makes you easy to see at low light.Causes some flash flair if in the back ground of someone else's picture.Best use would be as a dog leash, and not on an expensive camera.
I had a set of Altec's 2.1 FX6021. They were incredible. The music was pure joy to listen to. I never would use an equalizer because everyone I tried only lessened the fantastic sound of the FX6021 set.However, bad things happened to the speaker system during a lightning storm. A surge made them kaput. So, trusting Altec's new PT6021 system to be the same or better, I purchased them. The satellites sounded tinny with absolutely no body at all to the mid range or highs. They sounded as bad as a cheap table radio. Matter of fact, I think they sounded worse than that.The bass was nonexistant. The sub woofer didn't even work. However, even if it had and was decent enough, it could never have compensated for the tinny sound of the satellite speakers. I've asked for a return order. DON'T even begin to consider this lemon system. Altec ruined a fantastic system. Oh, yeah, the manual is now the size of your hand and printed in type so small only someone with the eyesight of a fighter pilot could read it without a magnifying glass.Horrible disappointment.
My suggestion is that if a potential buyer is even thinking about this camera . . . DO NOT DO IT! It was a waste of money, and a waste of time. Sometimes it takes pictures, and sometimes it doesn't. Even if the subject is sitting perfectly still, the picture still comes out extremely blurry, sometimes to the point that the photographer isn't even sure what the picture was supposed to be of. Besides all of this, the camera's battery is so small? that it has to be plugged in to the computer to even work. If that doesn't limit one's photographic opportunities. . . I strongly advise against this camera!
This little stand is listed as being perfect for the Ipad and galaxy tab but it is also ideal for the brand new Motorola Xoom. I've now been using it for the last week and find it to be Very sturdy and lighweight at the same time. Easy to carry along on a trip as it's very small once folded up. It's also incredibly easy to use and adjust to your needs. So if you're in the market for a new stand for your Apple Ipad or Samsung Galaxy Tab or (like me) your brand new Motorola Xoom make this your choice and you won't regret it.
What a piece of trash. I couldn't get anything to work after installing this thing. I hooked up a 6 ft hdmi and a 12 ft hdmi and turned them on. NOTHING!At first I got some audio but that quit when I tried to change inputs. Then it was just black and silent I wish I had red the reviews before I bought this trash. If it had been more expensive I would be screaming at Amazon. I didn't think they sold this kind of garbage and wish they would quit. I no longer trust them.
I have the sony rdr gx300. It was a very good recorder until recently. Disks that I recorded on this unit suddenly stopped playing. One disk that I recorded on just two months ago I tried to watch; the picture was there but no sound, Then later the unit said 'disk is unreadable' 'cannot play this disk'. This just happened, until now it played them fine.
This lens gives sharp pictures, much improved over the 18-70mm kit lens. It has significantly better CA control in the corners, but there is some vignetting at 17mm. This is easily corrected in post-processing. F2.8 is also great for low-light images. It's also replaced my 50 mm f1.7.The build quality feels mostly like cheap plastics, and there doesn't feel like there is any damping on the focus ring.
I ordered one of these and used it only one week before the drive failed. I then told Amazon about it, and they were good enough to replace it. Imagine my reaction with the second drive failed within two days. Customer service for the drive was unable to help. I requested a refund at that time and got it, but I had to go get a drive somewhere else.
After 94 days (4 days past the labor warranty) the back light went bad on my Creative Zen V 4 GB. I contacted them and of course they told me if they found out it was negligence I would have to pay all ( I got it on Christmas Day it never left the house and I only listened to it at bedtime). Then they tell me I'm responsible for all the shipping and a $25.00 diagnostic test (Now isn't this part of the "labor" warranty that's good for a year?) not according to them. So, just to get it to them it would cost me shipping and the $25.00 up front for the work "(oh, diagnostic test)" plus all the parts if they can fix it. If you're not going to buy an Ipod at least save yourself the money and get a San Disk, plus they last longer.
I love my Brenthaven! It protects my Macbook Pro like nothing I would have imagined. I feel my computer is safer in the backpack than anwhere else. I haven't dropped it down stairs yet, but I think it would probably survive if I did!It's super durable, looks professional, has tons of pockets and room for other stuff (like books, accessories, etc.) and is very comfortable to wear. However, it is a very large backpack, perhaps too large for some customers, so be aware of this.Otherwise, no problems at all. I am completely satisfied, and very glad I didn't settle for some lesser company. Brenthaven is absolutely the best protection and value for your Apple portables!
We laughed and laughed when we received this "as seen on TV" slicing and, well, grating "miracle product" as a gift. Who would actually use such a crazy thing? Well, it turns out that we would, frequently. It may not dice, but it does slice beautifully - thin and uniform, as well as grating everything from cheese to potatoes to carrots to ... you name it. We use it almost daily. If you're a vegetable eater or a cheese lover, you won't know how you lived without it. Easy to assemble and disassemble, and it's dishwasher safe, although you do have to position the parts correctly to maximize water flow and cleaning. You can do a fine or a coarse grate, a straight or a wavy slice. You can even get an ice shaver for making snow cones. It does have some limitations. While it grates all kinds of cheeses (softer cheeses work best when chilled), it can't slice cheese at all. Nor does it slice onions, celery or other "stringy" vegetables well. It will grate them, though. It slices cucumbers, carrots, summer squash and similar vegetables beautifully, but the chute is too narrow to slice most cukes or zukes whole -- you'll have to split them lengthwise.
They look cool, sound great and fir really well. From other reviews I was worried they would hurt my ears but they don't. I wear them when I workout and I have no complaints.
While I bought this product after reading the positive reviews on amazon, I was still a bit apprehensive at the idea of essentially *shaving* my face! Eeeek! It turns out, this is not scary; I did not get five o'clock shadow (horror). I am a young woman but have always had a fuzzy face. Just genetic bad luck. Sometimes, under certain lighting conditions, I would feel like my face was just covered in hairs, and sometimes, they interfered with makeup application. I was bleaching and tweezing sporadically, but it was a quixotic battle. I'm happy to say, this really does the job! It's small and easy to use, and the fuzz is gone. I absolutely recommend it.And for those seeking a longer term method of hair removal, I've recently discovered that it's pretty easy to learn how to thread your own face; look for videos on youtube. Between threading and the groomer, I no longer feel like a bearded lady!
I plugged the devise into the computer and it worked the first time. It opwrks with my wifi just fine.
I have a small media room and wanted all the components in the closet so I need the RF capabilities and this works great for my needs at a much better price than those offered by the "home theatre" installation stores.
The product and software works flawlessly. Zero issues in transferring with XP Pro, unlike other people's reviews.Highly recommended for students.
This GPS works great.My first ever and very satisfied with it's performance.My only complaints is that it does not accept a lot of the live services offered by ToMTom and also the SHORT list of compatible cellphones it will pair with is poor.Get the GO 740 instead if you're looking for live services.
Decent product. Out side shell is not rock solid, but provides decent protection. Amazon shipping is fast, will buy again, may be 100 or 200 version.
excellent product. It does exactly what i purchased it for. Good quality. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good UV filter.
I got this camera at Christmas. It worked fine for a few weeks, then began to exhibit a problem where the camera would turn off on its own after taking a few shots, or would not power up after replacing the batteries. A web search revealed that this is a fairly common problem with this camera.The camera requires two AA size cells and I initially thought the alkaline batteries I was using just weren't up to the job. Lithium and NiMH batteries have their advantages, but the Kodak web site indicates that alkalines are suitable. I tested the used batteries with a voltmeter and they showed almost new condition. They worked fine in other devices, so excessive power drain did not seem to be the problem.An inspection of the battery compartment door revealed a design problem that may be the cause of the shutdown problem. The door is not a simple plastic flap. It has a metal plate and two tiny brass spring tabs that are the actual battery contacts. A plastic tab protrudes near the positive contact. I suspect its purpose is to prevent powering the camera if the batteries are inserted backwards. The problem is that this plastic tab extends too far and prevents the brass contact from making good contact with a properly installed battery. My solution was to use a hobby knife and carefully lift the brass terminal ever so slightly. I have not had any shutdown problems since. I can see how the brass contact could be bent down again with repeated door openings, so it is something I will be watching for in the future.I have since tried Lithium and NiMH batteries and they all work fine. Lithiums last longest, but have the highest cost. The camera clock must be reset if the battery compartment is opened for more than a minute or so. The camera does support the high capacity SDHC memory cards. I have a 4GB SDHC card and can confirm that it works. I tried the EasyShare software, but found it cumbersome. I just remove the SDHC card and plug it into a card adapter on my PC where I can drag and drop. The memory card slot is located in the battery compartment and I have to remember to check the camera clock every time I replace the card or batteries.The camera produces video in the Quicktime MOV format, which is not compatible with a lot of other viewer applications. I use the SUPER freeware convertor program to get the video into a more portable format.Otherwise, the camera works great and all its features make it a great value.
The player stopped working after only a few months - it would accept DVDs but not play them and refuse to eject them. That behavior started out as intermittent, but it finally gave up the ghost and swallowed a DVD and never let go. We had to take the player apart just to get the DVD out before throwing the player away in the trash. Our previous DVD player lasted over 5 years before it started skipping. This one lasted less than a year before it stopped working altogether - what a waste. Save your time and money and buy another machine.
this will allow you to listen only(not charge your battery)to your ipod shuffle in the car. Priced right.
Sony, the greedy bastards that brought you Betamax, are back at it again with this digital music player. IT IS NOT AN MP3 PLAYER. It converts all mp3 files into a proprietary code that makes using the files for anything other than this player impossible. Unless you want to have two versions of every song on your hard drive, one for Sony and one for everything else, do yourself a favor and buy a real mp3 device.
I don't usually write reviews but this is a really good deal and the quality is amazing I plugged it in to the my PS3 and the sound and picture was the best if I were to buy something like this at best buy it would have cost me 30 - 150 dollars. would recommend to anyone.
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.
So I loved the one I purchased for home so much that I purchased another for my headphones at work :) Simple, does what it says and a nice cheap price!
The case is waterproof, I'll give them that, but the earphones just don't work when swimming. The plastic seals that *should* fit in your ear don't. They have hard ridges that don't form a water tight seal, water leaks in and you can't hear the music or the sound is muffled (even at 30, the highest setting).I wish I could return the whole darn thing!
I am currently using this modem/router with AT&T DSL service and it works great. Set-up was stupid easy. I'd buy it again. I had a really good sandwich for lunch yesterday.
I bought this receiver for two reasons: one, I already had a JVC television and I like my components to match; and two, simplicity. So many receivers out there have a ridiculous number of features that I just don't want. I consider myself to be pretty tech-savvy, but I also put a high value on clean design. This receiver has 7.1 channels, but I would have been even happier if it only had 5.1 and was $20 cheaper. I bought some Polk sub/satellite speakers to go along with it, and everything sounds great.
The Koss SportaPro Headphones are terrific. They are Lightweight and can be worn over or behind your head as described. These phones are fully adjustable for different head sizes. The cord is 4 feet long. Sound quality is fabulous. When you consider the low price, these headphones are a truly an amazing bargin. You cannot go wrong with this one. Highly recommended.
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.
This is an old fashioned mouse with a ball. It is not an optical mouse. A complete waste of money. Go buy an inexpensive optical mouse. This is probably some old stock not even manufactured anymore. I regret my purchase. I thought I had searched for optical mouse when this came up.
I can say it perfect for the price, it fits to my eeepc asus PEB 1005. And improved performance. The installation is easy. While buying RAM, don't get messed up too much with specification. Just look for write type DDR DDR2 or DDR3 while buying RAM, and bit difference in the speed does not matter much. The sellers make it complicated to specialyze their products. Otherwise RAM is very generic like USB port. A DDR2 will fit to any DDR2, all other things are rubbish, Ignore.
Purchased this for our daughter (22) who is into everything vintage and retro (including records). She already had nice speakers so this turntable was perfect. The product is a higher quality than the average "all in one" (speaker/turntable/cassette) units. My daughter's friend has an "all in one" unit and the sound quality is not as good and it is also not as "forgiving" as my daughter's turntable on LP's that are less than perfect scratch-wise. She is very pleased with this turntable.
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.
I was very sad, when i got in my hands, the Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker Ipod, the reason, high price, mini dock, low volume and is the product I dont was expecting, my rate is 0 , I dont recomended, if you want to buy one, think first, what you wants.I will have becarefull, when i will buy another Ipod Docking. Thank You. Ed.Im not happy buyer with this Item.
In case someone was wondering the batteries are 1600mah. This is the most I have seen. It will charge all 4 batteries in about 210 minutes. Hope this is helpful.
I got this portable voice recorder for under $50 and it works and sounds great. Perfect for recording class lectures, business meetings, phone conversations, interviews, etc... Sure you could probably record all that on your smart phones, but if you are looking for a dedicated device that is easy to use this Olympus model has been pretty great for me so far.
This is some of the finest design and construction I have seen in a computer component. Removable front panels with drive rails make putting in IDE drives a snap. The roomy interior makes installing everything else a breeze. I absolutely love this case. The only thing I find lacking though, is the instruction manual's lack of details. Some more information on the wiring would have been helpful.Overall I give this case a 4.95/5.
Recommended for archiving, but I would not recommend this for carrying around frequently. When full, it's pretty bulky. Seems fairly sturdy.
This little light is extremely sturdy with it's metallic flexible neck, and stays in place nicely. As other people have said, the area of the light is a bit pin point. However to be honest, it really does not effect me at all. I have found that the screen on my laptop lights up the top of my keyboard pretty nicely, so I just focus most of the usb light on the bottom keys. This creates a completely illuminated keyboard. The light is bright, and small enough that it is not distracting in the least. At the price I purchased it at (1.95) a complete steal, and a nice gadget to have in my laptop bag.
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 is probably the best router available in this price range.. i have been using this for over 3 months now and am quite happy with it except for a small problem that everytime i use it to connect to my company's site thru VPN, the FTP speed goes down to 3-4 kbps which really [stinks], but everything else works just fine.. but overall, its a great [deal] at about [$$].
I've used Maxtor hard drives in my business and home computers since 1991 and have had very good experiences with them. The 4 Gb Maxtor HD in my current home computer has given me no problems in three years and it replaced another Maxtor drive that's still in use in my daughter's machine.
Big enough for all my gear (canon d40 + 3 lens + mini tripod + hoods + more).
The product works good at distance but I am unable to hear music while riding my lawn mower.
He shipped it in the time he said he would and it got here earlier then expected. It came just like the description said and in perfect condition. Prices were great too. Overall fantastic!
My Toshiba Satellite lap-top was restarting without warning. Figured out it was because of over-heating. I hated the constant re-starting but i think it actually saved my chip from frying due to heating. Great technology! Thanks Intel and M$ for standardizing this!Anyways the thermal grease comes in a no-nonsense easy to apply syringe. There was enough quantity in the tube to more than sufficiently cover the chip. In fact, i used less than a quarter and had to remove some to ensure it didn't spread over to the pins. I don't think instructions are needed for this! spread like butter and ensure an even coat with no air pockets... used a butter knife for the complex operation ;)Happy to report that laptop is working great after using this!
Well dang! I just finished this book a couple of days ago and I'm still irked. As a long time reader I have never finished a book (if you call it a finish) that was more frustrating. The publisher is responsible for approving this read. In addition, to the non-ending, it was just too long.The start of the story was intriguing and grabbed my interest. There was no build-up from there but I kept thinking a great ending was ahead right up to the last few pages. In retrospect Ida Rhew knew when to get out.If it was rewritten to about 350 pages with an actual ending it could be entertaining but I would never know because I'm done.
Did not fit the adapters of my stock rear 6&#34;x9&#34; speakers, ended up cutting off the adapter and using wire connectors instead. After the pain it is to replace the rear speakers in the cobalt, I didn't want to wait a week or two or a refund.2006 Cobalt LT w/ Pioneer Premium Sound package
I'm so glad I decided on the RS140. I love the balance/volume feature. Now when watching tv/movies I can hear every detail hat it feels like I'm inside the scene. The only negative is the occasional hissing sound that comes with being wireless. It's only noticeable during really quiet bits, and even then it's only sometimes...not constant. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase
These are the only DVD-RW that play in any DVD player. I've tried many others, but inevitably there is some unit somewhere that they won't play in. I can't find these in any store around here. Amazon.com not only has them, but at a much lower price then even Maxell.
This stereo delivered exactly what i wanted. Very good sound depth - so it's great for playing at lower volumes in places like the kitchen.But so far I have not mounted it on the wall. Because of the CD player it's a little longer than you'd think. Again though it suits its purpose very well.
If you like quality headphones, get these. The only more i could ask for is a little more bass, but besides that they're really good.The mids and highs are perfect, and it also comes packaged really nicely if that matters at all haha. If your thinking about getting"Dre. Beats" your better off getting these. Dre. beats break really easily, and also dont even sound THAT good. Overall just get them!
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.
I was comparing the sb400 or the sb600 and i choose the sb600 because for a little more money buys you a great flash, it swivels to either side, the flash is also great for large rooms or taller ceilings. For someone starting out this is a great product.
I bought this camera a few months ago - my first digital camera and as a college student it has been great. The pictures come out great, the videos are high quality, and the various modes let you choose how complicated you want to make it. The software is simple to use if you can work a computer at all. The zoom is powerful and plenty for most people. I like the shape of the camera because it is easy to put into pockets than more square cameras and if you want a better size be prepared to pay up.Make sure you get rechargable NiMH high power batteries - I bought sony models and they have amazingly long life - I have only had to change them once! I got the canon soft case for the a430 too - it is pretty compact so it still fits in my pocket. Overall its a great value camera that I am glad I bought. As a college student, I wanted cheap but I didn't want to get the cheapest camera I could find, so this seemed like a good balance of quality and price and will last for a long time. Enjoy.
When you use in a Treo 650, the keyword doesn't work immediately with it. The function key are difficult to use and my native lenguage is Spanish, worst to use.
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.
I wanted a fake key pad to make it appear I have an alarm on my shop. This wouldn't fool even a dumb robber. I returned it.
This is a sleek and VERY nice product to trim hairs from a variety of places on the body. The wide head is good for close to the skin trimming. You have to take off the wide head and install the narrow head to use the eyebrow trimming combs. This little trimmer is attractive and functional. It will keep those "special places" of the body well groomed. No, it is not as close as a razor, but then again you will not get razor burn with this item either.With devices like this at reasonable prices there is no reason for anyone to be walking around with "Chewbacca hair" on any part of their body. Oh, I could go into a lot of detail about how we have used this thing.This thing trims close. If you pull the skin taut (for those of us with a little sag here and there) it will not nick your skin either.So you can skip a trip to the salon.......or open up your own salon.
i recived my product but the plastic on the connectors was better shaped than in the picture. It had a good connection no problems at all. :D
Slow but sure if you order with free shipping as they use postal service who still seem to be useing horse transportation.
Other coolers that try to suck heat away from my laptop have made very little difference. This cooler is compact and blows cool air underneath my computer which keeps my laptop way cooler! Plus the extra USB port is really helpful. I wish I had been using this from the beginning.
Mouse works well. Battery last pretty good. Small issue sometimes with switch that turns of mouse to save battery sometimes doesn't work. I suggest carrying an extra battery, if it is critical that you have the mouse.
This is a really good speaker for sound quality, looks, low usage of batteries (while not plugged in)and moveability. I have ceiling speakers throughout my house and purchased the Advent wireless to compliment the areas where I needed more sound, i.e. outdoors and kitchen. It's moveable and receives its transmission well, even when standing in front of it! Read the manual for set-up! I've purchased a second one for my mother to take out to her garden! She loves it!
I needed a replacement charger that was retractable so I wouldn't have to bother messing with the length. It retracts fine, charges and syncs well to my 4g. Careful, the head of the cable is huge, so make sure your case has a wide opening or it might not fit. It looks cheaply built, but hey it was 2 dollars haha
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.
My roommate (in a college dorm) owns this system and he loves it. I happen to find this ... when searching for another system (my old one is dead). The flat speakers capable of being hanged on the wall and the compact sub are perfect for the small desks most college dorms offer. This stylish system is a great for people who cares about music but cares about the space taken (and the wallet) as well.
I bought this so I could attach the Olympus 1.7 converter to my SP-560-UZ camera, it works fine for that. I am very happy with the results.
I wholeheartedly agree with the many positive reviews that this scanner has already received. Having used scanners for several years in my work life, my curmudgeonly side thought that the &quot;three button operation&quot; would be more of a marketing gimmick than an everyday feature, but after using it I have to say I find it incredibly useful! Since most of the images I scan are meant to be emailed, the ability to hit a single button on the scanner and have my photo scanned at screen resolution AND automatically attached to a mail message in my preferred mail app is just AWESOME!In terms of image quality, this scanner is also a can't miss. You'll be able to scan images at high enough resolution for high quality, professional looking prints. And in terms of performance, the scanner has been flawless (save the lamp problem, which is now fixed). It performs quickly and quietly.With regards to at least one reviewer's note of inconsistent lamp behaviour, this is a known problem and HP has a patch available which remedies it. You can get more info about this and download the patch from HP's site at http://www.hp.com/cposupport/scanners/software/sj445en.exe.html.Quick note: remember that, at least for now, this scanner is for Windows 98 computers only and requires a USB port. Thankfully, unlike HP's printers, this scanner comes with a USB cable.Happy scanning!
Very cheap. No shipping costs. Works like a charm. Take that big brand name stores that overcharge for cables!Recommend wholey. Got two in order to hook up a couple 24 inch monitors for a development box on a new project. Saved a ton doing it this way instead of through a retailer.
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 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.
it fits a 32oz Gatorade bottle nicelyvery cool I have finaly found a bag to carry my Gatorade in
The flash worked moderately well when it did, which at first was more often than not. A misfire here and there, chalked it up to cycle time. Then it started getting worse. Then E-TTL mode stopped working altogether, so I used it on full manual. It was actually pretty good that way. Then finally, it quit altogether. I didn't use it very heavily, not in harsh conditions, unless you count my indoor studio and camera bag as harsh conditions.The display panel for the unit is not great. The screen read-out is extremely cryptic, and had me going back to the manual for quite some time before I came close to being comfortable to operate without it nearby. The mounting rings are in some ways very good. The way the ring screws onto the lens means it's secure and they make adapter rings for just about every major diameter. The downside is the clip mount for the flash itself, whilst well secured, allows the flash head itself to rotate freely in a plan parallel with the lens mounting ring. If the ring flash has a mind, it will rotate around based on how the chord is feeling that day. It makes adjusting the balance of the left and right cells a bit, well, odd, as they can end up as more kind of, top-left and bottom-right cells.The flash mount on the EOS 50D in general seemed rather weak, so there is probably some fault with Canon on this one. I've read reviews of other flash systems and chords having connection problems also, though those I've used didn't come anywhere near as severe as this unit. Looking at the price, it is cheaper than the equivalent Canon unit, but I have to wonder if the price gap between this and that is really large enough to justify dropping down to this unit. Whilst I haven't tried that unit itself, it seem like it's unlikely to be worse than this that I wish I'd plunked down a few extra dollars for it instead.Some simple improvements could make this a strong product: improved back display, solid connectivity, and locking notch on the mounting ring or similar. In it's current state, I would neither buy again nor recommend to anyone.
If you don't want to spend a great deal of time learning how to use a camcorder, this is the one for you. Easy, affordable and not complicated, I just love this handy dandy cam. Just point and shoot! Thats it!
Nothing fancy, but it does the job. Seems sturdy enough to protect all of my CDs well.
The best price I could find for this cartridge. Also, got it quicker than was estimated.
I have been buying HP products since 1995; I bought through these years 4 printers, one Laptop and one desktop HP. So I thought that HP was a serious brand about quality, it is not the same with the cameras:-The flash takes 30 second to be ready (that's a lot of time)-The camera just take pictures when it thinks that the picture is good, it does not matter what you see on the screen, the camera has the final decision about the picture (very different than other cameras in the market).-The pictures are grainy; you can't have a moon or a sunset picture without grain.-You have to wait almost 5 seconds since you hit the shoot button and when the picture is taken, you can't take a picture of an object in movement.But that is ok if you are looking for a cheap-bad camera, and the quality of your pictures is not an issue for you, like I was. But after one month and 14 days the screen went black with strange colours (of course the HP warranty cover this problem for just 3/4 of the price of the camera). I think the screen is not important anymore because anyway the camera take the final decision as HP.
This is a simply awesome HDMI 6 foot cable. The best I can say is that it does its job--at 1/10 or 1/100 of the price of some supposedly similar HDMI cables.
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!
great camera with memory card lots of photos. loss of battery power the only negative
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.
I love this mouse so much, I bought 5 of them so when they stop making them, I have several for back ups!
From the prior bad reviews I read, I have to assume this unit used to have issues. I needed the VPN functionality in addition to wifi/NAT/Radius, however, and I REALLY liked my past linksys experiences. I was so wary from reviews, however, that I paid a ton at a local staples to get one since I expected to return it.This thing RULES. It is just like the wrt54g (bought one at same time) with more features. The GUIs are very similar, but this has more features. They aren't limited to the VPN. It also has other more advanced cisco-esque features including syslog, email alerts, RIP (come on - who uses that anyway) , config file backup/restore, better firewall control etc. It has been extremely stable. I just tried the l2l vpn and got a tunnel up with a friend on a netgear in about 10 minutes - and that's with him behind a NAT box! The logs are great - very informative. The tunnel has not flinched since we established it, and the router connection is great. Signal strength and general performance have had no issues. I have not had to reboot it once. Note: I DID load the latest (Feb 04) firmware immediately on unboxing it - so let's assume that helped. This thing is ready for primetime.
This switch was very speedy and quiet at first. Then it decided to die on me exactly 2 years after I bought it. I guess I can't complain too much because every consumer switch or router from any company I've had died after 2-5 years.
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!
This product isn't all that it advertises to be. First, I agree with a couple other reviews regarding the software: it is awful. To upload songs onto the player you first have to enter them in the software's database. If you have a lot of songs you would like to choose from, this poses two problems; first you must load EVERY song into the database, and second the database is a flat file system, there is no heirarchy between folders so all your songs just get listed in the order they were entered.Additionally, this unit is upgradable to 128 MB with an additional 64 MB chip, but what they don't tell you is that they are having problems with the SanDisk and Lixar brands. So if you do purchase this item and wish to upgrade to 128 MB, avoid those brands or you will be stuck with an extra chip like me. Their techinical support says that they are currently working on a fix but have no ETA (surprise).This unit also eats batteries like crazy. For such a small unit with few moving parts you would expect batteries to last a while, but they do not.My overall advice would be to avoid this item.
Great price, and works perfectly. Simple installation.
I heard this first at [...]. I cannot hope to review it as poetically as the reviewer there did, but I'll give it a shot.This album is a soundtrack to heartache. The soaring strings soar upward in hope then at the peak become tinged with sadness and chords that border on chaos before resolving again. It must be listened to in its entirety, from start to finish. It tells a tale of breakup and all the phases of grief, denial and finally acceptance that go with it. The vocals are unabashed and sometimes feel flat against the lush and rich backdrop of the music, but the rawness somehow make the songs feel more genuine.If you can admit that you sometimes like to indulge and wallow in your grief, there are few albums which indulge that feeling better.[...]
How can a keyboard as well made and well designed as the Dinovo Edge have such egregious flaw. The touchpad has a tap-to-click feature that CANNOT BE DISABLED!!!!!WTF. I love this keyboard but the tap-to-click feature is so aggrevating and so annoying that it makes the keyboard almost worthless. DINOVO FIX THIS!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
We left our plug at a hotel who said no one ever turned it in, so we bought this and had no trouble at all with it. It came quickly and works great.
I bought this camera for my girlfriend as one of her birthday gifts and she absolutely loves it! The camera got to my house quicker then the shipping option I had chosen and worked great right out of the box. It's really too bad that Polaroid discontinued this camera and Polaroid film in general last year. I looked everywhere online to find the best price, but Amazon.com (and it's partners) were the only people still selling it.
perfect case for my 13.3 aluminum mac book. The case seems to be durable. It holds the laptop and accessories perfectly and it is not big and clunky.
I used the Flip Video Camcorder on Safari in South Africa. It was perfect. It fit in my pocket. Anytime something interesting happened, I was able to just take it out, turn it on and take a video. It was particularly useful on a shark dive. Even though the boat was rocking, I could still capture videos. When we returned to technological civilization, I was able to download the videos on my hard drive and then make a DVD. I can also show the images on t.v. It's great! I love this thing!
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.
Make sure you invest 3 to 4 solid hours to understand how to navigate all the features and capabilities, and you will be very happy with this device. Pretty much everything you need for hunting and fishing, especially if you're with other Garmin owners. The peer-to-peer location and communication is outstanding. The Topo map is essential for hunting. Good battery life (better than I expected). Best part: you can wander around aimlessly focusing on the hunt... no worries... the Garmin will lead you home!
I've had mine for a week now, and I am totally impressed with it. The G1 combines point and shoot capability with enough (optional) control to satisfy all but the most serious photographers. Its 3 megapixel images, 3x optical zoom, and lithium battery offer exceptional performance.My only complaint is with the flash, which tends to overexpose shots a tiny bit. I've found that changing the flash exposure down by -2/3 fixes this (you can change this one time and forget about it).For storage I use a 128 mb viking memory card, plus a 340mb microdrive. With the camera set to superfine and large images I can shoot hundreds of photos.This camera is perfect for someone who wants high quality photos and is willing to spend the money to get it. As an alternative take a look at the Kodak DC480 - you'll pay half as much but you won't give up control, a longer optical zoom, and some resolution. Personally, this ones a keeper for me.
I purchased these as I quite often stay up later than my wife and we also have a young daughter. I can watch TV without disturbing them. The Sennheisers have a comfortable fit and great sound. Setting them up was a breeze although I had to alter the output settings of my Home Theatre and of my Playstation. Once I had done that I was all go! Hard to imagine how I got on before. I consider them to be great value for money.
The minute I received this cable I put it to use, and I have to say that it proved to be great. I have a very good connection and as of yet no problems, nor do I expect to have any. I would recommend this buyer to any one. Very good service, and on time delivery.
I bought this DVD player last month and I had to return it because it wouldn't keep the right time while watching a DVD, Amazon sent a replacment for it today and it does the same crap PLUS it won't open and now my disc is stuck in there. I'm done with Philips. Save your money and buy a Panasonic
The first thing I did was fully charge my unit. Then I went to the Archos website, with my unit plugged into the USB port, and downloaded the latest software version for my 605 80 GB unit. Note: the downloads are model specific. My unit was instantly updated and I've experienced no problems whatsoever after nearly 60 days of constant use in the following areas:surfed numerous websites - the Opera browser is flawless and easy to usepurchased the helmet cam and recorded several outdoor adventure videos which were of better quality than my Sony digital camcorderlinked unit with my PCs windows media player - instant transfer of all filesdownloaded videos, movies, pictures, and music without a hitchhooked my unit up to a JBL On-Tour portable speaker system...awesome full room sound qualityTHIS IS A DREAM UNIT FOR A TECHNO AUDIOVIDEOWEBAPHIL - my term:)
I bought this PC card adapter to use in a machine shop to load programs into and save programs from the machine and it works perfectly. The only piece of advice I can give is that current machines only recognize memory cards with 2g or less.
nano 5 do not have the special set, so my nano will easily sillp down
This print server was installed for a Canon PIXMA MP610 multifunction printer and a Dell Inspiron 1520 notebook PC running Windows Vista. Both are connected wirelessly to our home network. It took some time to install correctly, but it was worth it. As another reviewer said, the key to a smooth installation is first installing the printer drivers in the PC(s) that you're going to be printing from. Then just run the Linksys print server installation CD and follow the instructions.I contacted Linksys tech support via chat before the installation and they provided a link with step-by-step instructions that were very helpful. All in all, I am very pleased with this product and would buy it again.
Everything you read in these reviews is true! They are lightweight, easy to adjust (without the manual) AND so inexpensive for the quality you get! If you wear glasses, there is a "fold down" feature on the eye pieces so you can use them WITH your glasses for crystal clear, up close viewing! They bring things in so close you don't know what you are seeing at first!!! Terrific!
I bought them solely based on ratings on online reviews to replace the Polk Audio M70. The Polks were great but I had to crank up the volume to really bring them to life. But with the BIC I am able to appreciate music and movies at low levels, which is neighbor friendly living in a townhouse. Sound is clear and vibrant, just like others said in their reviews. The bass is solid and tight, not boomy and muddy. I'm playing it daily for about 2 hours a day to let them break in and hope they'll get better.
Purchased this after reading fantastic reviews about it in the Wall Street Journal and School Library Journal. I was not disappointed. At the moment I've loaned it out because all the teachers at the college where I work want to borrow it. The lab professor plans to purchase some for his lab. It's because the quality is good and even a fifty-year-old can figure it out. It's that easy. I wish all new products were this simple. I have the first product and would like to try the newer one with the zoom lens but I'm pleased with having such a light-weight easy-to-use video cam that anyone can figure out and use. Audio records well too. I highly recommend it.
DEAD ON ARRIVAL....not worth it to return...gonna go to walmart and pick one upitem useless, doa! buy local let me out of here!
So this adapter works. At least the one I received worked anyways. I read a million reviews about how these things do or don't work. How they are junk so forth. I don't know what everyone else is expecting but I can't imagine doing much more than data recovery with these things. If that's what you are trying to do then you are in the right place. I had a malfunctioning WD external HD and needed to retrieve the content. I ripped the WD plastic casing off and tore the drive out of its chassis. Plugged it into the thingy-ma-bob and retrieved my data by USB. It's crude, but it should work for you. Can't speak to the durability or long-term performance because it was a one time deal for me. Good luck. Best - John
what can I say? The card is not the top flight chip out there now and has been in circulation for maybe a few years in an industry predicated on what the latest generation of hardware has to offer. Obviously price was a concern for a setup that does not run the latest games but does perform the 3DFX glide wrapper games of yesteryear without a hitch. Obviously the standard VGA graphics and the DVI inputs interprets desktop graphics flawlessly. A bargain for anyone who doesn't need current generation technology but wants more than just a low-end VGA output.
I have used this brand for over 6 yrs,and the error rate i got from a 100 spool is around 4 max. I've had that in a 50 spool of Sony's, Memorex and verbatims
As the title suggests, it's as simple as plugging in the cables & off you go. I have mine mounted on a wall in my basement, so heat, as others have stated, isn't an issue. This device is the interface between my PS3 & PC, & I've noticed a huge performance difference between this & my Linksys WRT54G I was using before.
I have a Rotel AMP, a Cambridge CD and Energy Veritas speakers as my main entertainment system. I think these speakers mated with musiland monitor us dac on my computer desk easily beat that :-)
well pleased. It is easy to hook up to the tv and you up running without any problem.. I like that.
This is a great little set with good picture and decent sound quality. The VCR/DVD components have worked flawlessly the few times we used them. We used it very seldom in the past year, deciding after it was purchased and used that it was a tad too small for clear viewing for us, from the distance it was intended for use. It was never hooked up to cable or an antenna, and we only watched a few DVDs and VCRs on it after purchasing it, and so it was never originally programmed as most TVs would be for viewing of cable or satellite stations.During the past year somehow the remote became lost. I passed this TV on to another individual, and though the VCR and DVD components continue to work fine using the buttons on the TV set body, this set seems unable to be programmed now, even with a brand new universal remote-control device. We have had the cable company out to this individual's house twice now, both times the tech leaves in frustration, telling us the set is unable to be programmed without the original remote-controller. Now we are searching online for somewhere that sells the original Sylvania remote-control for this particular set, having entered tons of codes through both the store-bought universal controller, as well as the new hi-tech remote-control provided by the cable company. Searching modes for both the universal control and the cable control have failed to produce a code that operates this set. I have never encountered a problem like this before. Just letting folks know about this so you will hang on to your original control device!!!!!
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.
Great choice for sporting events and general outdoor use. My main use at college football games. I also use them to view moons around Jupiter. They are light weight and gather plenty of light. I already owned one pair and liked them so much I bought another pair for my wife to use at ball games. There may be a better buy that I don't know about but you can't go wrong with this purchase.
i'm amazed that the lack of the numeric pad is mentioned as a negitive!. wow my keyboard has number keys right across the top of the main keyboard, but of course maybe thiers don't, lol
This is the same moderm the internet company uses. It works fine and will pay for itself in less than 6 months. The order arrived on time and as usual and this modem is just what I ordered.
Both the original and the promptly sent replacement have problems keeping contact at the plug interface with my new WD Passport. A much more expensive cord maintains contact with no problems.
I HAVE BEEN USING THIS DOCK FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW,.. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. I USE IT TO CONNECT AND PLAY THROUGH MY AUDIO RECEIVER, MUSIC THROUGH CEILING SPEAKERS,.. GREAT AUDIO SOUND AND WORKS FINE. HAS ALOS S VIDEO, WHICH I DO NOT USE,. AND OH YES IT DOES CHARGE MY IPOD AND I PHONE. PS IT ALSO PLAYS FROM I PHONEE. GREAT PRODUCT, BEST PRICE, GOT IT FOR ABOUT 100 DOLLARS 2 YEARS AGO, NOW PRICES HAS DROPPED, GOT A SECOND ONE.I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IT BASED ON MY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE WITH THIS DOCKING SYSTEM.
I haven't had these headphones long, but I am optimistic about them. I've had a number of other headphones for work that have fallen apart after a few months. These felt much more solid as soon as I took them out of the box. 2 months in, and I'm very happy so far. No complaints. As far as I can tell, I would recommend these.
I was able to use my vision m unit, and listen to my music, worth twice the price. prompt shipping, I am a very happy camper once again,!!!
Save yourself the money. No matter what Monster Cable and all the other overpriced manufacturers will tell you, there is no visible or audible difference in quality between different HDMI cables. The human brain is incapable of discerning such minute differences that if you think you can actually see a difference, the money they spent on the packaging and advertising was worth it for them.Also, zero issue with interference from other cables or power sources.Save 90%. These cables work just fine.
I really like the Philips Expanium cd/mp3 player because it's compact and the sound is great. But the only thing I am not satisfied with is, it has no belt clip or adapter and it's inconvenient to carry around and the battery use doesn't last but a few days.
Item received was exactly as described and is of excellent quality. I have ordered numerous items from cables to go in the past and have always been extremely satisfied. There products are of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. I will continue to order from them whenever I need to purchase similar items.
I had to rate this product a one star. I purchased this device primarily to receive live FM radio on my PC and after two cards it still will not receive a single station. I have tried the card on an existing XP home computer and a computer that was just rebuilt with a fresh install of XP home to no avail. I was able to get the card to work for TV reception (cable) and use of the remote with both cards, but this is not why I purchased the product. The software that comes with the product is very poor and there is no support online that I could find. I do need to say that Amazon has been great with respect to fast shipping and prompt exchange policies. Unfortunately I am still trying to find a way to hear local radio stations in real time via my computer. If anyone has some ideas they will be greatly appriciated. Oh and price was a big plus when trying this card and is in any future endevors, I know there are many TV cards with FM capabilities in the $70 and up range but this will not work for me as I just want the FM radio reception.Thanks
I received this product yesterday and have not been able to connect it to my HP Pavillion computer. The tech staff has been completely unavailable and I was on hold yesterday for two hours. They were to call me back, and here it is 6 P.M. on the second day and they have not called. I have never owned a Brother product before, but I am astounded at how poorly I am being treated.
I haven't had any problems with this product whatsoever. I absolutely love it. It's worked perfectly and plays music from my ipod shuffle and iphone crystal clear.
This was a super product especially for the price. Now my girls don't have to charge each ipod off the computer which takes forever. They can charge it anywhere they go also. The price was more than worth it considering that apple wanted twice this for their own charger. I don't know what the differ is, but this works just great.
The Audio Technicia turntable was an excellent purchase. It is very sleek and neat looking, and played our extremely old albums with great clarity.
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 brought this unit after reading the other great reviews on this product. I am so impressed the overall functionality of this unit, it was a good buy. Cyber Home has produce a good product at and affordable price.
This is an excellent surround sound system especially for the price. originally i bought this to temporarily replace my old 1000 watt system and now that i have it set up i don't think getting another is at all necessary. the sound quality is sharp and it gets pretty loud just at a quarter of the way turned up. Plus the set up is so much easier then a 1000 watt system. some people that have reviewed this say the cables aren't long enough id love to see there living rooms simply cause my living room is 20X23 (bigger than average) and I've been able to set this up very efficiently and without tripping over wires. I suppose if i wanted to get rca extension cables it's a $5 fix here on amazon, but i really don't have the need. the only thing i can really complain about is the volume control is on a wire so if i want to turn it up i gotta go to the other side of the room to do so. But i generally keep my t.v. volume at a set volume anyway so it's really not that big of a deal. the matrix button is on the volume control is amazing. i read over all the technical stuff about it and didn't understand a word, however i leave it on all the time because it makes it sound like the people on t.v. are actually there. I guess that's all i can say for now, so i guess I'll stop here.
I have nothing but good things to say for these filters; they have saved many a lense from damage. However, I purchased this as a set with a SIGMA 70-300 zoom lense; when it popped up as associated I did not think twice about getting one for the lense. What did not occur to me was that it was not the correct size - the filter advertised was 52mm, the lense needed a 58mm. Luckily, I did have another lense that needed a filter, but this was still a bit frustrating. Again, good filter, but do not assume that Amazon.com puts the right items together all the time.
This mouse is simple to use, compact and inexpensive. If you want a reliable mouse, get this one.
When I first saw this remote I immediately fell in love with it & that was in a magazine. When I researched it & found out what it was capable of, oh boy was I excited. My remote situation is CRAZY! I thought to myself..."Self can you really justify buying this contraption?" & my answer...OH YEAH!!! This remote is awesome. The coolest ever! I've owned it for about four months & have only one complaint, battery life not so good. But overall a great universal remote for the price. I've been able to program all of my electronic devices from CD player to Xbox, even the no name ones. If the code for the device you're trying to program isn't listed in the manual, there's a function that let's the remote search for the proper code for you. And if you still have the original remote, the Kameleon will learn functions from it. Of course there are other remotes that do this also but none are as cool. Once you become acclimated to the layout all of the buttons are easy to find & the design is the coolest ever. (Did I say that already?) I've taken this thing to my family & friends house just to show it off!! I know that's going a bit too far but like I said I love this thing!
I did a lot of research on 19 inch LCD monitors and found that this model was a huge bang for the buck. I would consider myself an average user and was looking for a 19 inch LCD that delivered above average quality but more importantly I was looking for a good deal as I configured my new PC to have the ability to work with two side-by-side monitors. As a result, I have purchased dual SOYO DYLM1986 monitors and I am very pleased with the image quality. If I had to identify some cons I would point out that the out of the box model only comes with an analog video cable and does not include DVI cables. Purchasing these cables will be an additional expense if you want to take advantage of the higher resolution capabilities of the monitor. Friends of mine who have purchased slightly more expensive 19 inch LCD's have had the DVI cables included. Lastly, the way that the video cables connect to the back of the monitor is tricky, due to the position of the ports in relation to the stand; it's best to connect the cables first, then attach the monitor to the stand.In closing, I have no complaints at all with the video quality and at the time of purchase I found the Soyo to be one of the least expensive DVI capable 19 inch LCD monitors out there.
I kind of wish I had one with radio features but for my needs, this is perfect. I have other radios. This is very light and portable and I think I got a great bargain!
The projector is in top condition, clean and even has a spare bulb. Stands up well to extended use during slide weeding. Shipping was timely as well. Definitely a good value.
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 wanted to like this little docking speaker for its size and price and ordered it because of all the great reviews. But honestly, I really can't say anything good about the sound quality and wonder how anyone could be satisfied with the sound of this unit. (Yes, I have tried adjusting the equalizer) Tinny, shallow, raspy sound - it doesn't even sound as good as my Phillips kitchen radio! I am a classical musician, but hardly an audiophile. I definitely would not recommend this product. I gave it two stars to be fair - it was low priced and maybe you just get what you pay for.
I have a 2003 Mazda 6 S and the FM transmitter does work but I have to turn the radio all the way up. I tried turning my iPhone 4s all the way up but that doesn't help. It sucks when paring because for some reason that initial beeb transmits so loudly it actually hurts. The mic is the worst... NO ONE can hear me when I answer a call so that feature is useless. You can imagine how frustrating that is when trying to use it with Siri! The LED display just went out on me after only three months of use. It has been super nice weather (60s and 70s) all three months so there's no way it is causes by heat. I'm requesting a replacement so let's see how their customer support is...
If you're thinking of any kind of getting any kind of mp3 player. Get this one!! Was hesitate to purchase this player, but after reading other positive reviews I went ahead and got it off their website.The transaction was smooth. They notified me 24hours after I made payment that it was shipped out and with a tracking number. 2 days later the player is at my doors, and in my hands. Fast shipping time!First thing I noticed about is is the screen, upon turning it on I was greeted with a beautiful color display. The menus are very organized and straightforwardly labeled. Everything is easily accessible through the menus.I proceeded to go ahead add music to my new player :) I looked at the manual to see how to put music on it and it was pretty clear, and straight to the point, everything you needed to know, nothing you dont.Plugged it into my computer's USB port and everything was up and running. Just dragged some of my songs from my computer and onto the player. Unplugged it from the computer after it was done. Turned on the player and there it was. WAY EASIER then my friend's iPod!!!! Sound is clear either through the headphone or the built in speakers (Which are great!!)The video is also very clear for a screen of it'z size and portability. Video/Audio sync is perfect. I have a lot of little video clips on there. It's fun for when you're on the go and need a little visual entertainment.Besides video and music, you can also put your personal pictures to show off to your friends and family. FM radio gets good reception and sounds as good as any other FM radio I've used.Overall I' am VERY HAPPY with this player. If you're looking for one get this one!!! MUSIC, VIDEOS, PICTURES, FM RADIO, VOICE RECORDER, and 1GB of storage!!! It doesn't get any better then this when it comes to mp3 players.Don't let the price fool you. This is a GREAT DEEAL, this small player packs a BIG punch!!
Used this filter for couple of months now. Makes a big difference with nature shots on open space. A little pricey for round piece of glass? Well, make sure you know what you want to do with it. It pays off.
Review:I have had experience with 4 of these units, 1 DOA..1 still in production (Pre-Cisco merger) which has to run a static IP and 2 which have been returned for weak reception. In the same room with my $15 special G card (85%) and connecting to a Linksys AG WAP in the next room...these units garnered a 20% signal strength...pitiful performance for a $65.00 solution.Tried Alternative solution:Tried a Hawking unit purported to be hi-gain solution &lt; HWU54DM >. That one garnered only 55% @$65 http://www.hawkingtech.com/products/productlist.php?CatID=32&FamID;=60&ProdID;=275Best Solution with Highest performanceWent with a $25 airlink101 AWLL5025 Fry's special and was kicking 93%..... Another Cheap winner http://www.airlink101.com/products/awll5025.htmlOpinion:There was a time when I would "hands down" recommend Linksys products for customer purchase however that day as well as their general quality have long since gone. Between the driver issues and firmware issues as well as their increasing price, a better purchase can be found elsewhere. I will generally recommend netgear products over linksys...simply on the basis of firmware compatability with backend equipment for DSL providers...both Belkin and Airlink101 can be good less costly and reliable feature filled alternativesYou can do some additional technical research at the DSLReports hardware forums http://www.dslreports.com/forums/all
I bought one of these 3 years ago back in 2008 to control the home theater system I had just installed in our beach side condominium. Not only did it "gorilla proof" the system to the point that none of the renters have called the front desk to ask questions, but it has physically withstood the pounding dished out by renters and cleaners alike.So, when our old Radio Shack remotes died for our home theater systems, I filled that spot with two of these little babies, and I could not be more pleased with the ease and flexibility of their programming, but also the clean powerful command of their performance. Unlike all of our other controllers, including those that came with the devices, these remotes are always "heard" by the device being controlled. No more frustrating "I can't hear you" from these devices, as it's almost like it's hard wired into the devices. And in both cases I didn't even utilize the GREAT alternate use of the 10 direct wire to component face under the counter device utility. Even down at the beach, I didn't even hard wire to the component faces, but just put the repeater inside the cabinet with the devices, and STILL they "hear" perfectly.As well, the manual is VERY well written, with the exception of just one section, that being the "Macro" section, where the verbiage transforms what is actually a VERY simple programming process, to a somewhat trial and error guessing game. For those writing Macros with this unit, simply get into the Macro mode of programming, and realize that the FIRST key you push in the "steps" is going to be your "target" command key that you're going to push to run your macro program. All other keys you push after that key are simply going to be the keys that your remote is going to push once the program is complete.The only other thing you need to know is the "pause" button time delay which you can insert in between any two key steps, where multiple pushes of the "pause" button adds half a second per push to as long as you need to let the component come up on line for accepting additional commands. IMO, someone needs to rewrite that section to remove the confusion, and NOT use the "ON" key in the example as the "target key", as it makes the example VERY confusing. And no, there is no "confirming" of any key pushes, the unit simply repeats every key (and additional inserted time delays) that you string together.So, all in all, I honestly can't imagine why anyone would spend an additional $225 for another product which has nothing more to offer in the performance and durability realms.Honestly, I couldn't be more pleased. Kudos to whoever designed and produced this product. :-)
The moment I saw it online, I knew I had to get it. I wanted to wait for the prices to fall (since $200 seemed unreasonable for 2gig mem), but I couldn't resist.-sound is amazing. you cannot appreciate it with the stock headphones though. i suggest you invest a lil extra, it's definately worth it.-screen is beautiful. color is very vivid, high definition. nice and crisp. i do wish they would add a feature offering different font colors.-fingerprints? yes, but only on the edges where you'd click, so no huge biggie.-video: yes, you do have to download a crummy software, but it works fine. i didn't like how it doesn't have much of any instructions, but i didn't have much trouble converting videos.-the quicklist feature very friendly. i just browse through my songs, hold right click, add to quicklist then bam. my mix according to my mood in a bundle.-games are alright. nothing to go crazy over though. just a lil something to do when you're dying of boredom. but... i did get sick of it fairly quickly. but really, who needs it?-voice recorder. i thought for sure i'd never use this feature. wrong. for someone with my memory span, this feature's a blessing. plus, there was a phone conversation i needed to record for court use, and the built in microphone did an amazing job in picking up the other line! i thought for sure it wouldn't, but... it did. loud and clear.-2gig memory. at first, this almost made me buy the nano... but... on second thought, i realized that i never listen to all that music anyway. why pay an extra 50-100 dollars for memory i'll rarely use? plus, 2 gigs go a long way. i have all my favorites in this lil thing.-size: i'd like thinner, but... this size is good. fits in my pocket. and... i love its big screen. it's actually a lot smaller in real life.all in all, it's sexy. great features, nice size, user friendly, superior quality. i couldn't resist buying one. i don't like that it doesn't have all the accessories that the ipods have, but... it also eliminates that many more ways to waste my money on making it "personalized." the thing itself is personalized enough. sexy. makes ipod owners jealous.
We bought the A40 a few weeks ago for 229.99 with a Viking 128MB card for another 39.95. Wow! So far it's been a great camera. I had a trip to Monterey Ca a few days later so I took the camera along. Took great pics. It's very easy to use and shooting in the auto mode the picture come out great. Shot in auto, Program, and Manual modes. I had good results with all the modes.I'm not a professional, so to me the images are superb.Only thing I don't like is that in Manual mode, once you select a shutter speed, you only have 2 aperture choice. weird.The users manual that comes with the camera is easy to understand.Buy a set of rechargeables and a charger. We bought a charger and batteries from MAHA. With standard batteries and the LCD on, you'll be going through a lot of batteries. With the LCD off, batteries last quite a while.With the rechargeables, the camera goes quite a ways even when using the LCD.
The length of this cable combined with its low quality makes it a real pain to use. 25 ft. is clearly stretching the limits of this quality of cable because without careful attention I loose signal to my television from various laptops. Depending on the build of the cable you get it might work great or it may end up being a big headache. Think twice before ordering if you need it to work the first time.
Bought this camera for one of my users at work. I went with the camera due to Kodak quality that I have experienced with other cameras as well as reviews on Amazon that talked about the ease of setup and use.The reviews were correct, this camera is a breeze to setup and use which is a plus if you are purchasing for a non technical person.The quality of the camera and pictures are top notch. Transfering pictures to the desktop was very easy even without the docking station.If you are looking for a good quality camera that is easy to use this is the one.
I love this camera. It takes clear beautiful pictures and the shots are never dark or blurry like the credit-card sized cams. Even at a party at nite, my camera took the best lit pictures with its pop up flash.It doesnt come with rechargeable batteries and the memory card it comes with only holds about 11pics...So if you need to use the camera right away you need to go buy those items plus a charger. I have been having some issues with the batteries, but I dont think this is camera related. The software makes it really easy to upload pics. So far so good.I highly recommend it.
I have been using this computer for a few weeks now, and so far I have been very impressed. It is much faster than a 2 year old Dell workstation I have as a desktop unit. The screen is very clear and bright, and all of the networking and communication gear has worked well. Of minor concern was the inability of the OS to start right up first thing out of the box - I kept getting a message from Windows that it was missing something - but no other details. So I reloaded from the supplied CD's, which are Norton Ghosted copies of the default settup. From that point on it has been pure pleasure. I love many things Ferrari, but I also need a powerful laptop for real work - this fits the bill very nicely for me.
Unbelievable picture from this cable. I used one on a 73" Mitsubishi DLP for the 1080 feed from hi-def cable box, and one on a 42" Sharp LCD for the hi-def cable. Unbelievable picture, blows away the picture quality from the component cables that were in place. Don't let the ridiculous prices of HDMI cables at local super-stores keep you from an amazing picture!
This baby is now on sale at Target for $648! Plus if you sign up for a Target RedCard it's an extra 10% off for a total of 583!! So far, it looks great. I cannot wait to see the HD channels once I get the box hooked up.
I bought this to use it as a coupler and be able to connect two cables together. When I first hooked it up to my Logitech Z-5500 speakers, it wouldn't work. The signal must have been too attenuated in order to decode it properly. After I played around with the order of the cables and which I used on the splitter, it worked and has given me no problems yet.I guess this works fine, but I really haven't tested it as a splitter. Beware, though, the signal may be too weak or poor and may not work.
Bought this battery to go with a new Panasonic DVD-LS80 8.5" Portable DVD Player. Great for the kids and their movies where we don't have AC or DC plug in available.
For such a small item the shipping charge was high. I would recommend that the seller gives more shipping options
Swicthed from a BULKY "Pro" 20 D, to this more compact camera. Image quality is incredible!!! This camera is fast, many quick preset options that make it so easy to get the shot you want!Great camera all around!
SanDisk makes solid storage media, and this 2GB SD card is no exception. Use it for MP3s on my Treo phone, and it works great.
This camera can do an awful lot. Like stitch several pictures together to make one long panorama picture. Great. It has a 5x optical zoom AND a wide angle. Great. It's got a huge and pretty decent LCD screen. Great.However, it's basic photography skills are lousy:1.) It's got NO VIEWFINDER. Taking pictures in bright daylight is made difficult, as you HAVE to use the screen to frame your shot.2.) Pictures are noisy. No qualifiers here, even in perfect sunlight, there's a lot of digital noise in the shots, even in the midtones. More than I have seen in any other digital camera.3.) The autofocus is terrible. Even after it came back from Kodak, who fixed it under warranty, pictures are still frequently out-of-focus blurry, and that is when we're talking still objects at moderate distances.4.) There's way too much contrast in the photos, most of them have some areas overexposed (white, all detail lost) and other areas underexposed (black, all detail lost).I'm off to find a compact camera that can do 1-4, and I'll do the rest on the computer...
I can not think of a worse performing product, in any category that I've purchased. The towel's edges are abrasive and the main part of it doesn't absorb anything. The fluid leaves the worst kind of streaks and makes the TV look worse than with fingerprints. I've tried this product on three different LCD TVs of varying sizes and types, off vs warmed up, and with various drying towels. It performs horribly in all categories. I'd have better luck spitting on the screen and drying it with a tomato sauce stained undershirt. Oh, and it's expensive.
These are an excellent value in the 25 count spindle. Very consistent quality, which is important if you are using them for a business.
As expected, the writing was brilliant, and two stars for that alone. The dialogue was perfection. Ms. Tartt set the scene with exquisite insight and precision.Like young girls in a clothing store, the characters tried on one plot after another, ultimately rejecting all of them. The ending, when it came, was entirely unexpected. I was as if the publisher said, "right, just give me what you have." I was shocked to turn the page and find that there was no more. The book was a long, often beautiful, ride to nowhere.Ms. Tartt owes me an ending. I hope she will post one online, because this was a long book and I deserve to be treated better.
A detailed description of the item and numerous pictures are vital to a buyers determination of buying a product. The product description of this item was exceptional. I also enjoy the numerous varieties of skins to buy. Email notifications are very helpful. Meaning emailing the customer that their item has been shipped. Thank you very much.
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.
Just wanted something to hook my old Xbox up to my nice new TV, the old composite (yellow, red, white) was slow and blurry on newer LCD or LED TV sets, so something had to be done. These things were cheap, but looked a little thinly shielded. To my surprise they work great, even in my jumble of power, audio, video, and other interference inducing wires behind my entertainment system. Glad I found them here because I could not find them anywhere else. The console is just too old to find accessories for anymore I guess (and that was a few years ago actually, I just started reviewing recently). Now my old Xbox looks nearly as good as my 360 on some games! Honestly, pop in Ninja Gaiden for the original Xbox with these hooked up, and no one will know you're not playing a 360 game. 5 stars for function and price.
I bought this laptop three months ago, so I should be able to give it a good review having used it every day since the purchase date. I am a laptop user, I don't like desktops because I am always on the move and I need my files on one computer to grab and go. Whether it be work related or a LAN party. So far I have to used it to play UT2004(all graphics on max), Splinter Cell & Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, Counter-Strike Condition Zero, and a few others. It plays them well. I was definitely impressed as I heard that the P25 can't play games that well due to the 64 meg video card. The blue housing is beautiful. The screen in huge and definitely viewable from all angles. The wi-fi works great and is backwards adaptable to 801.11 B and A standards. It does all the tasks that I require flawlessly. Also the speakers sound great, they are definitely loud and clear. The placement of them also allows games and movies to be heard as though two speakers were behind your head for a surround sound feeling. Also the DVD burner is an excellent addition. Being able to add files to a RW DVD then delete them later is like having the equivalent of 8 cd's packed into one at your disposal. All in all I highly recommend this computer but I do have some complaints. First, the screen is a little dim. During DVD playing or game playing I don't notice it though. Second, I don't really like this border around the keyboard, they could have made the keyboard bigger. Third, the speakers have a lot of treble but no bass. For the price I paid they could have slipped in a subwoofer like the previous models. Other than those 3 gripes I consider this laptop a top performer and tough competition for those who are in the market for the Apple 17 inch screen G5's or any laptop for that matter.
I bought 37" flatscreen TVs for my sons at Christmas. The TVs were expensive and then I remembered they would need mounting brackets. I checked locally and couldn't find any for under $100. I was thrilled when I located them through Amazon.com for under $50 each. I received them in less than 4 days ( in time for Christmas). My sons had no trouble installing them and now enjoy their TVs mounted on the wall. This was a great product and the service was fantastic.
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.
This all in one printer does exactly what I wanted: no fax, just scan, copy and print in various sizes and up to photo quality. This scanner has an adapter to scan slides, and the various colors of ink are in separate cartridges so you replace only the cartridge which is empty. It is taking some study to figure out how to access all the features, but that's to be expected from a multi-function machine. It is a heavy printer--we had to put a support board across the tops of our two filing cabinets as they were bowing after two weeks--and has a fairly large footprint.
I ordered this for when my toner ran out. I just opened it and put it in the printer 12/08/2012. Every sheet that printed had a dark shadow all over the paper. I put my old cartridge back in to make sure it was not the printer itself. The old cartridge had enough toner still to print a very clean & white copy. I put the new one back in and the dark shadow covered the page again. Repeated the process with the old cartridge - clean. Thought I would save money buying this toner. Not so much. Probably too late to send it back and not worth the postage.
This is a pretty cool PDA. I got it for my third year of medical school and I haven't been disappointed. It's lightning fast, and the OS seems pretty stable. The only thing I'd do differently is not place as much importance on having a physical keyboard. I initially thought that the keyboard would be a great plus, but I rarely use it. For the times I do use it (typing passwords on web forms when I don't trust my scribbling), I could easily use the pop-up screen keyboard.Another issue, which has been raised here before, is its wireless capabilities. The thing only supports the older WEP authentication, and not the newer WPA (which is more secure). I had set up my home network with WPA, but I had to downgrade it to WEP to use the iPAQ. This is annoying, not to mention puzzling. I mean, it's 2004 and they still haven't implemented 802.11g?I guess this is partly the fault of the OS, which superficially resembles Windows XP. A problem I've had with the OS is that when you hit the `x' in the upper right of the window (x=close, one would think), it only minimizes the program (it seems to stay on in memory and you have to shut it down in memory). This is retarded. A minus sign would be a more accurate representation.A word about HP support. Their online knowledgebase is almost useless (I was searching to see if the iPAQ had 802.11g support), and no matter what you do, don't use their online chat support. The chat tech support guy I had was completely clueless, took 5 minutes to answer each message I sent, and didn't even bother acknowledging his ignorance. He just sent me a word document and told me to read it. The only thing he was good for was giving me the HP supprt phone number (which was wrong, but they automatically transferred me). Get their phone number (it's supposedly hidden deep somewhere) and call them. The phone tech support guy I talked to (after a long wait) was professional, helpful, polite, and knowledgeable.Finally, if anyone else is using this for medical school, note that your friends will probably have Palms. They'll be beaming their cool programs to each other (for free), while you stand idly by with your incompatible iPAQ. On the other hand, our school has moved their records electronic, and they've chosen iPAQs. Take a look at what your colleagues and schools are using before you spend the big bucks.
I own a concert production company. Just like you, I am always looking for a good deal. Do you wonder why some cables cost ten times as much as others? Me too. I am long past believing that certain cables "sound better." I have been at this for quite a few years and let me tell you the majority of professional audio engineers do not buy the hype. What does matter is build quality and reliability. I own a lot of Hosa cables and adapters. Hosa is not regarded as a manufacturer of pro-grade or road worthy cables. But let me focus on this product. I love the design. I can plug a laptop or MP3 player right into my sound board. Each 1/4 inch jack goes into the board and you get true stereo output. I am not, however, a fan of the Hosa molded jacks. You know..the kind where you can't unscrew the jack to re-solder the cable. I have had problems with several Hosa cables with molded ends. But at the price they charge I can afford to throw it away rather than solder on my own jacks. I have never used their warranty. Maybe I should try it sometime. My point is this. Essential cables always go bad at the worst time. I always have a back-up plan. Knowing that the Hosa molded end cables are prone to early failure I always carry a spare.
I got these 5 years ago in an attempt to find a pair that would fit inside my ear and not fall out or break after many years of being crammed into my pocket bent twisted yanked being caught on doorhandles and ripped out of my ears(was and still am a teenager) they finally gave up after my dog got a hold of them and caused a short in one of the ends so I'm back looking to buy a new pair. I have looked around for similar earphones with better quality ...lets face it you can always get better quality somewhere but couldn't find the same design same price and not in some odd orange color so I got these again. I am very rarely impressed by a product or give 5 stars to anything but these earphones deserve it.just wish they were a bit cheaper...don't we all?
Fast, compact and cool. Download the U3 removal tool, or risk having your pc freeze. Sweet, no more lost caps. The only problem I had was the spring that kept the USB dongle extended broke. Warranty is 5 years so no worries there.
This is a really useful case for my IPAQ PDA. Allows me to put it straight into my rucksack. Used it to travel to conference.
Not the best, but not bad. Good for the price under 2 bills. Able to lock in with 8 sats indoors impresses me, tho it is showing my location off by about 30M/100ft. That also showed up when I was traveling on I-55 South as it didn't recognize I was on the expressway and kept directing me to exit and enter. Knew I was on 55 N on the return trip, tho. Came in real handy when I missed a turn in unfamiliar territory and got me back on track to where I needed to go.Seems to default to MapQuest-type maps, so not the best routing in urban situations where there are many options, in my case metro Chicago. It will get you there, but it doesn't always pick the best route from your particular starting point. Fortunately, you can override and recalculate if necessary. In rural areas, where choices are limited, it seems to do just fine.Plusses: very small and pocketable, so it also works as a walking unit. Though I haven't tried it yet, should be acceptable for geo-caching. Plus sight-seeing in an unfamiliar city using the POI base should be a definite plus. Think New Orleans.Very sensitive with Sirf 3 chipset.Multiple itinerary planning.Very good battery life. Plus battery is replaceable if necessary.Fairly accurate, tho not spot-on. Close enough for government work.Cons: If you like to travel with the windows down and the radio on, you will not hear this thing, even set on high volume. You might hear something, which will make you look at the unit, but that's about it. That's probably the case with any of these, tho.The display is hard to see in bright sun.The display, at 2.8", is pretty darn small for over 40-50 year old eyes.User interface is just okay. Don't count on doing anything enroute unless you are stopped; best to do pre-planning before the trip. (A Plus with this unit--you can pre-plan multiple stops on a route.)Route recalculation isn't the fastest, but okay.Overall, I like this unit for it's small size, but you give up readability when you're driving because of it. But no big deal--think about it--most of the time you know where you're going. When you don't, you've probably looked it up on Mapquest or Google, so you have a fair idea; or you can follow the turn by turn directions the loox gives you. This baby is your back-up, ready to set you straight when you've fouled up. It knows where you are, and as long as you pre-loaded an address, it knows where you need to go. Follow the arrow, and you're there.
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.
I bought this Wacom 6x8 to replace an aging UD series Tablet I've had since 1995 (I think It's been so long I don't even remember)! The UD Tablet was faithful and never broke once on me. It was big and kind of clunky, interfaced using a Serial cable and had a seperate power cable with a transformer style plug. Let me tell you how much easier this new Wacom Tablet is to use and set up!LOTS!, that's right LOTS easier! The old Tablet was 12X12 so while it had more surface area it was almost too big for my needs. This 6X8 is perfect in size, plugs in with one simple USB connection and software installed very easily. Setting up the Tablet was a snap too, the software makes it very easy to get the pressure sensitivity right where I need it. Speaking of sensitivity, it is by far more responsive than my old UD Tablet as well.The flexible functionality of the buttons left and right of the drawing area were easy to program to do I wanted. I had to disable the left scroll area since I am left handed and I kept running my hand over it. It was no problem though since I have a scroll bar on the right side too. Nice of them to take care of us Left handers.The stylus pen feels very nice and light and is multi functional without being annoying, as in, the buttons are not placed such where I hit them by accident. I tend to twirl whatever I'm drawing with, a habit I picked up drawing with a pencil, twirling it to move to the sharp edge but this does not present a problem with this pen where as it was a bit of a aggravation on my old UD Stylus.I just completed a job of retouching over 350 images for a catalog and I used the tablet to do airbrushing. Adding in shadows and doing blemish removal in photoshop and it's really thanks to this tablet it made it so easy.Highly recommended! Keeping my fingers crossed this one lasts as long as my old UD Tablet did. (BTW my UD still works too but it seems they stopped software supporting it with XP Service Pack 3).
This is the cheapest filter to protect your camera lens from dust and finger prints. Always keep one spare handy in your camera case.
Avoid this product. They way the secure partition works is they have to load a piece of software when you install this machine. The problem is that the software is horrible. It has problems on several machines that I've encountered, rendering the secure partition inaccessable.Calls and emails to the off-shore support staff only increase my frustation, and the problem was never resolved. I threw mine into the trash.
HAKUBA USA INC PSTC100 Tripod CaseThe price made me skeptical, in spite of the great product reviews but this is a GREAT tripod bag. I am using it for aManfrotto 055CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber 4 Section Tripod with Q90 Column and Magnesium Castings (Black)with aManfrotto 468MGRC4 Hydrostatic Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System (3271). This set up fits great in the bag, with a little room left over, but not so much that it seems like a tooth pick in a ziplock baggie. This bag is well padded and very well constructed with a heavy duty zipper and padded outside pocket with a zipper as well as an internal velcro pocket. I really like this bag and it is very inexpensive. Top value and top quality, a rare combination. Very nice.
As some tech websites suggest, for HDMI cables buy the least costly. These fill that bill and work quite well. Reviewed after 3 months use.
The Casio Exilim EX-Z60BK 6MP Digital Camera is an excellent buy for the amount of money you can buy it for now. On Amazon.com, I have seen this model selling for $70. If you're looking for a camera to bring on investigations that will give you a good amount of features, without anything excessive, this is the perfect camera. There are 30 picture settings from twilight and portrait, to candle light. You can also record video and audio with this camera.The pictures I have taken with this camera are exceptional for a 6MP camera. The photos I took at an investigation in Hilldale Cemetery of May, 2009, were taken with this camera. For about 50-75 feet in front of you at night outside, the objects in that radius will show up clearly in the picture taken. Outside of the radius, objects will begin to appear grey, and faded.The videos shot with the camera aren't the most clear, but they are decent quality for the price. The audio recording is a nice feature, and provides decent quality. After the pictures and videos have been taken, the editing features are nice. You can crop, rotate, trim, resize, and correct the color of photos. For videos, you can edit the length, and cut pieces out.
Worked OK. For some reason the laptop does not talk to the battery so cannto tell the charge level but it works, that is, charges and discharges ok. If the laptop and battery is really important to you, get IBM's official battery instead. This was for a 3rd laptop so I bought this. Cost is cheap $50 against IBM's $180 even after I work at IBM and get employee discount.
Great Product. Once you replace the headphones the sound is terrific. The only downside is the size of the player. Much larger than most players out there. For the price though, there isn't a product with the versatility this baby has. 40mb is a little too small to fit most albums, can be a pain to constantly switch disks.
This was my first purchase of an LCD. The screen is nice and bright, text is clear and crisp, and after fiddling with the colors a bit - the colors are really nice.In fact, that is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5: having to fiddle with the colors. But in all fairness, I had my CRT in place for more than 3 years and don't remember if I had to adjust the colors when I set it up.If I had to do it over again, I would buy this again.
Works great my first Flat Panel other than Laptop. A great value.
It's 6 foot long...long enough to make the connections I needed...What...were you expecting me to put it on a pair of Skis and run it down a mountain to see if it still "keeps on ticking"?It's NOT a Timex, it's an HDMI cable !
I researched for weeks looking for the best notebook/travel friendly mouse before settling on this one. This mouse is ergonomic, the battery life is good, the wireless response is adequate, and it's small enough to fit in a laptop bag without being "too small" for extended daily use. Key features lacking in this mouse are an on/off switch and rechargable battery which apparently can only be found in the giant non-portable or micro "hand mangler" varieties. Size-wise this mouse is a happy compromise. Very pleased with my purchase!
I have a home theater setup including an Elite 64" HD TV, Elite AV receiver, Elite DVD player, old Sony tape player, old Pioneer laser disc player, Pioneer 100 CD player and DirecTV HD TIVO receiver with DVR. My wife had never mastered the use of these items because of the many required remotes. I now have it setup using the Harmony where as she can operate most of the system by just pushing one button for each action desired. I found that it was easy to setup and like the use of the computer link for added programing and updates.
This is a nice wallet for you Palm or other device. The Compaq Ipaq will fit nicely with the Compaq protective sleeve on, but with the Compact Flash expansion sleeve the Ipaq is too thick. Which leaves me still looking for a wallet for my Ipaq...
Don't go to a retailer to buy your HDMI cord. The picture is the exact same no matter what cord you buy. Great seller, supper fast shipping.
I bought my FM3a with high hopes. It had the Nikon name and reputation. At close to $600 this is not a cheap camera to buy but functions at a very low level of operation. My biggest complaint is that you can not see the light meter in dim light or at narrow aperture openings. It is also invisible if you are using a zoom. You can only take pictures in well lit areas. I expected much more from Nikon but this camera is a terrible let down.I want my Canon F-1 back.
I don't want to repeat all the good things which have been said about this player. They are all true. I just want to mention 2 things which are probably minor flaws:1. The languages for subtitles on foreign DVD's are limited to English, French and Spanish2. The drive is rather noisy, giving a constant chirping when playing DVD's, and adding a rather annoying 'click' when playing DivX.
I looked at many mounts for my 32" Sony HDTV. This was the most elegant design of all I looked at and I bought it for less than half of the only other competing mount I considered.It is well designed and mounts solidly with the provided hardware. It also has adjustments to make the fit at the pivot points suitable for your needs.If someone isn't satisfied with this mount, I would be very surprised.
I have to take exeception to the reviewer who complained about the difficultly in using Replay with a DirecTV IRD (integrated receiver decoder) to record programs. I have no problem using mine with two DirecTV receivers (it's a long story) simultaneously connected to the two Replay video inputs. The Replay program guide is as complete and easy to use as the DirecTV guide displayed through the IRD. I have the outputs connected to a Dolby amplifier and a VCR. If I could control the Dolby unit with the Replay remote, it would be the only remote required. I am in love with the 30 second skip ahead button!There still are some other things on the wish list, like the ability to record on one input and view the live feed on the second. Also, the IRD remote is still required to complete purchases on the DirecTV pay-per-view stations.I had a Tivo unit for evaluation prior to the Replay that was much more difficult to set up and actually required 24 hours for it to assimilate it's downloaded program guide and prepare itself to (over) organize my viewing. After the evaluation I was in no hurry to buy a Tivo and am very satified with the Replay.
The Shure SES30PTH sound isolating earphones performed as expected. Of course they do not isolate all background sounds, but they do reduce it quite a bit if you have a good seal with the earpieces and your ear. In order to get good bass, you must have a good seal. I have been able to wear the earphones comfortably over an hour. The Push-to-Hear control is pretty nice if you need it. Being able to push a button and hear your surroundings without removing the earpieces is convenient. The audio in the earpiece is attenuated when the switch for P-to-T is on. The audio quality of the surrounding or someone speaking to you is not great, but it's good enough. One thing I noticed was that the audio is monaural, since there is only one microphone. The problem with that is you cannot tell what direction sounds are coming. That is not a big deal when you know the source of the sound, e.g., someone speaking to you. If you are crossing a street and a car horn blows, you will not know what direction it came.I gave customer service five star, but I did not need to contact them. There is not option to rate anything not applicable.
This printer is wonderful. I haven't one negative remark concerning the functionality of the machine. I am warning about this purchase because to replace the cartridge is $85 upwards. Obviously, half the price of the "copier" is the "cartridge enclosed."
I always like to check the Amazon product reviews from actual owners before buying new stuff, so to add my own thoughts on the Garmin StreetPilot 2720... I bought one for myself last Christmas (2005) and it is by far one of the Best Toys that I have ever owned! - My wife and I love it! - Buy with confidence.. it works great! - you'll never get LOST again!
First of all, there is nothing like the real thing when you purchase a cartridge..have bought the knockoffs..but the name brand is the only one that prints like I want the pages to print.Secondly, there is no place to order like Amazon. They stand behind everything that is sold on this site..make it good if something is not right about the item..I have used Amazon for so many years..never had a product that didn't measure up to what was stated about it.Thank you Canon and thank you, Amazon!!
I installed this cable through the maze that is my attic about a year ago and it's performed flawlessly. The build quality is outstanding and it feels like a high quality cable in your hand. I use it connect my router to my DTV box and Blue Ray Player. Excellent product.
I purchased these about 2 months ago in hopes of not having to replace yet another set of earphones because of sweating. I love them! The twist to fit feature is great. They just don't move. I find the sound quality to be just fine and frankly the color just doesn't phase me. Yeah, I might have preferred them in black but in the end, function is much more important to me. My only gripe is that the one side is so much longer than the other. I understand why, but for me I would just prefer them to be the same length. And frankly if that's my only complaint I can live with it. I highly recommend these to all my running friends because they stay put and with all the sweating they have not shorted out. Buy them!
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....
Excellent product , cost less than a couple dollars and in the major stores they were asking $40.00 for the equivalent. I am extremity satisfy.
At first I was skeptical of the claim, that The Imation SLR5-8GB Data Cartridge will "change your perception of being", as I read somewhere, but having some experience with the entire "data cartridge" fad - I was an early adopter back in the disk and platter days - I can assure you that these particular data cartridges will do exactly that. Mind you, the cartridge is a portal or magic box, so what you put into it is really key to what you extract - but there is something special going on here.For example, say you go through a period where you decide that you want to be a pirate. It happens. So you google "pirate", "shiver me timbers" and "hoist me boom" (careful with that one) and collect every pirate related image, capture every pirate related web site and blog, and download every article associated with Pirates on Wikipedia. You gather and collect every ebay listing for Pittsburg Pirates collectable memorabilia and every Youtube video of backyard pirate adventures, and of course, legally archive in HD every Pirates of the Caribbean movie. And, just because you can, you copy the entire archive listing of Pirate Bay. You have essentially assimilated all known knowledge, both true and fiction, of pirates. You are, in a manner of speaking, the lord of pirates. Your being has been altered - or at least, your perception of it. All possible because of these fabulous 8-GB cartridges. They are small, so the 712 of these you'll need to archive your entire pirate collection can be easily stashed away in a closet or pantry - always safe and protected. And, should another Pirate movie be released, it's easy to just add another tape. Note, these tapes are for more than just Pirate information, you can archive ANY information, and continue to change your perception of being time and time again.
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.
I purchased 2 Crucial Technology 1GB 400Mhz PC3200 DDR RAM to increase my RAM to 4GB in my old Dell Dimension 4600. My computer recognized the RAM instantly and there is a noticeable improvement in the speed of my computer.
I really like this bag, the only thing that I would change about it, is the color of the inside!
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.
These are probably the best headphones I've ever listened to. I don't buy headphones over $120 so I don't know how they compare to the Ultra-high end; but these are certainly better than any other set I've bought. The isolation is REALLY good; I can use these things--unplugged--as ear-plugs for when I just don't feel like listening to anything at all. Some of the reviews about needing a bit more power is correct--but that's to be expected on a set like this. The bass might be slightly weak for some people but I think it's just because the high-end cutoff is so far up there that, in comparison, the bass might appear weak. Some minor EQ'ing fixes that anyway.
You guys who use WEP/WPA etc are idiots... use MAC address filtering, and you don't need to use login/passwords. the MAC address filter will stop anyone attempting to connect from getting a IP address at ALL.Anyways, I use the DWL-G810 as a wireless repeater to extend the range of my wireless net work, works great. Out house is 4,800 sq ft, and it's difficult to pass wireless signal from upstairs on one side of the house to downstairs on the other side, and this device placed half way point downstairs easily extends the network.No experience using it as a bridge.UPDATE *** 09/15/09 ***Previously my review was for using this as a repeater, which worked great. Not sure why others were having such a hard time. Well updated my home network to a new wireless N router (won't need this as a repeater) and also have a Powerline adapter system which lets me hard wire some Home Theater components to my network. I reconfigured this into a wireless access point, and set it downstairs. I gave it a slightly different SSID so that I know what I'm connecting to (router vs AP) and works perfectly. When I'm in the backyard, living room or garage I connect to the AP and when I'm in the front of the house like my bedroom I connect to the router.PS: My advice about MAC Filtering still stands. Your neighborhood computer wiz kid isn't going to spend much time trying to get onto your network if he can't even get an IP address. Without even that basic information it would be a lot of time and effort to figure out and spoof a MAC address. WEP is hacked in seconds using software, and WPA can be as well, but it harder. Thing is running encryption slows the network performance and using MAC filtering doesn't.
There are a lot of people who have had problems with this card. The key is to buy an ATI video card to pair with this TV card. This card will not work with many Matrox products (G200, G100, Mystique 220), but seems to like 3dfx cards (Voodoo3 and Velocity) as well as older S3 cards and a few newer ones (look over their recommended cards once more). Diamond TNT-based card owners seem to have a 50/50 chance with this card. And if you have any other video card--forget it! Once you get your video card right, there isn't a better tuner under $100. The software that originally came with my TV Wonder was a bit buggy. The new version 2.0 is more stable. If you meet the requirements, this card's for you--especially if you already own a ATI video card.
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.
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
I've lost count how many times I've dropped, washed, dryed, and otherwise abused this little drive in the year I've owned it.It has not only survived each of these traumatic incidents multiple times, but is actually the better for it! Who doesn't want a USB drive that smells like clean laundry?All the other reviews talking about its ruggedness are correct.
I bought 2 of these for expanding my wired network for surveillance cameras & other purpose. I have these for sometime now (bought them as refurbished units) for cheap. I never really have problems with them and so far they are very dependable linking the main modem/router to other stuff around the house.
I purchased it for my stereo at home to listen my ipod. Does it well. Why buy docking stations? You home theater and this cable should be all you need to get great sound
Quick delivery and works perfectly. Save yourself some money and buy this cable online for much cheaper than in the stores.
why pay more. The tech who installed my system told me that his cable was better than one I had payed over thirty dollars for,
Sorry, I do not have a product link, but this is what I bought:Konica Minolta 1710566-001 Black Toner Cartridge (PagePro 1350W Printer)
This charger works great. I constantly use it and haven't had any problems with it. It does what it says it will do. Great deal for the money!
I love the small size and the side opening making it easier to retrieve camera. However, I need a outside pocket for extra storage.
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 recently got this camera as a backup for my other bulkier digital SLR. (I have a toddler and want to be able to snap spontaneous "moments") This fits easily in my purse, and it is very easy to use. As with every other Kodak camera I've owned over the years, the color is good and the pictures are sharp.However, I have two complaints: 1.) when you take pictures in bright sunlight, you CANNOT see the image on the LCD screen! Even when you shade the screen with your hand, it's virtually impossible to tell if you have the shot you want. 2.) When you take pictures with the flash, it takes several seconds to process the image, which makes it hard for action shots. (BTW--the pictures I've taken indoors using flash have all turned out great.)All in all, this is a good, basic camera for snapshots, especially for people who aren't interested in any additional functions. The software included is very easy to use and makes sharing your photos a breeze. I think it is worth the very reasonable price tag.
This battery lasts a long time, so far it holds its charge longer than the battery that came with the camera. I am so glad I got this battery, I never miss a picture with it.
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
I bought 3 D-Link 7-Port USB hubs (DUB-H7) last year, for 3 different computers. (2 are in my home and one is at my dad's house) I was instantly disappointed by the fact that this hub could not supply enough power to run an external, USB-bus-powered, laptop-sized DVD burner, with nothing else attached to the hub. (The cheap $10 7-Port hub I bought on eBay, that this hub replaced, was able to power the DVD burner, and 4 hard drives just fine until it crapped out!) I ended up having to attach that DVD-burner drive directly to one of the USB ports on the back of my computer to get it to work. After that, the D-Link seemed to work fine. UNTIL... After about 6-12 months of use, suddenly the external hard drives I had attached to the hub started randomly autonomously un-mounting, which in one case permanently damaged one of my hard drives! After a long and arduous process of elimination and lots of frustration, I finally figured out that the D-Link 7-port USB hub (DUB-H7) was the source of the problem! Not long after that, I started having similar problems with BOTH of the other 2 D-Link 7 port hubs! Devices kept randomly un-mounting, and not just hard drives! In all 3 cases, USB devices that were attached close to the center of the 7 USB ports are the ones that randomly drop, while devices attached at the ends tend to not have this issue. Considering that I had this same problem on 3 identical D-Link hubs, that were all purchased separately, and all used on different computers, it seems that the odds would indicate that this is a widespread problem.I have since purchased 3 Aluratek 7-Port USB hubs (Aluratek 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub) to replace the D-Link, and it has been smooth sailing ever since (so far... 6 months and no problems yet)! The Aluratek hub supplies much more power than the D-Link did, and I can even attach my external laptop-sized DVD burner to the hub, along with 4 hard drives, an iPod Touch, a printer, and a camera, and they all work fine, simultaneously!Consequently, I would highly recommend buying the Aluratek 7-Port hub instead of this hub. I did a lot of searching before buying the Aluratek, and it seems to be the best 7-port USB hub available on the market right now.Incidentally, the following 2 7-port hubs seem to be the exact same product as the Aluratek, but are sold under different brand names. Aluratek seems to be the Original Equipment Manufacturer however. (So that's what I'd buy) Check out the great reviews on all 3 of these devices to get an idea of how well they work:7-Port USB 2.0 Hub, BlackCables Unlimited USB1870 USB 2.0 7-Port Desktop Hub with PowerAmazon's best price is currently on the OEM product sold by Aluratek:Aluratek 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub
When the color INK is out, even a black and white print cannot be done. AFter replacing the first set of cartridges (Which was very expensive compared to others), the color printouts are not clear. I think the print heads alignments are not right.Ink is not refillable.Never buy this unit.
Great, easy to use, but when using in the dark the buttons do not light up. Even after you get used to the buttons it is very hard to use in the dark.
I wanted a really lightweight travel tripod to supplement my full-size Giottos MT-8180. The stock SLIK Pro 330DX offered me a good lightweight tripod which, with two modifications, has become an excellent tripod that is light enough to carry boonie tromping and is small enough to fit in my airline luggage.I first replaced the stock center column with the optional shorter column sold as an accessory. I do not believe that a lightweight tripod such as the 330DX should be used with an extended center column. Another option would have been to shorten the stock center column by sawing off a portion of its length. However, I opted to use the accessory column as a more professional looking modification.Secondly, I replaced the rather heavy stock SLIK pan/tilt head with an Adorama Flashpoint F-1 Arca Compatible magnesium ball head. This head not only considerably reduces the total package weight but allows the use of a Really Right Stuff L-Bracket. The RRS L-Bracket increases stability by eliminating the need to cantilever the camera/lens over to the side of the head when using a non-tripod-ring equipped camera/lens in the portrait position. This head provides a significant advantage in stability while lowering the total weight of the modified tripod/head package.The modifications reduce the weight of the SLIK Pro 330DX tripod/head package from its stock 3.5 pounds to only one pound, eleven ounces yet allows me to adequately support my 1.6x cameras with either my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS or 70-200mm f/4L IS lenses. The modified tripod/head has performed very well; even in some rather heavy winds while photographing Bryce Canyon, Utah.The one drawback with this package is that it is fairly short in height. I adequately compensate for the lack of height by using a right-angle viewfinder which weighs only an ounce or two and allows me to comfortably shoot from the lower platform. I would give this setup five stars if it were only a bit taller. However, if it were taller, it would also be heavier. I wish that the SLIK Pro 330DX had been available without the need to purchase the pan/tilt head but, tripods in this price range are usually not offered without a head.I really like my modified SLIK Pro 330DX and since it is so light and small of a package; I can carry it everywhere with no problems.
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.
this kit is great, all the cool little tools inside you need. especially that thing u press like a pen button and 3 little claws come out and close on to grab a screw that fell in a small gap or something, thats so useful!all good quality stuff and nice little bag to keep it all neat in. well worth the money
I have had a progression of Canon cameras beginning with the SLR Rebel 2000. When I moved into digital SLR it only made sense to go with a name I could trust--not to mention I could use the lenses I already had! Over three years ago I purchased the 6.1 mp Canon Rebel. Almost two years later I handed that one down to my amateur photographer daughter and bought the 8.1 mp Canon XT. A month ago I gave the XT to my daughter, who passed the Rebel along to my son--and bought the 10.1 Rebel XTi for myself! Now there are three very happy members of my family. These cameras are everything the consumer and expert reviews promise--ease of use if I want to go auto, the ability to capture some great pictures by playing with some of the manual features and nothing but praise from everyone for the results. My whole family highly recommends the Canon Rebel for any photographer who loves great pictures.
I was very satisfied with this product and especially the low price. It did everything I needed it to do and would recommend this product to customers.
My department placed about 15 of these and the earlier E310 model on user's desks over the past 9 months or so. We've been very happy with them thus far. Our goal was to displace as many inkjets in the department as possible (inkjets cost a small fortune on a per page basis) and the E312 has been excellent in this role.Since this printer's &quot;little brother&quot;, the E210 came out, we have standardized on it. It is a bit cheaper and is actually rated slightly faster at 12ppm. The E210 also seems a bit smaller if desktop space is a concern.
I bought one of these last autumn in Japan (at about the same price as shown here on Amazon)to go with my (JP only) Sony NW-S706 4 gb player and a set of Sony BT21G bluetooth 'phones. This little gem works quite well with the NW-S and even better with my newer Euro-spec Sony NW-A808 8 gb flash player.It's apparently compatible with anything that uses the Sony WM-PORT connector, which so far includes the NW-A flash-based units (not the older NW-A HD units)and the older NW-S series.I get more than 15 meters range in an open environment at the high bitrate setting, 10 meters range indoors with a wireless LAN running in the same room, and more then 8 hours play time with the A808 (have not run the unit to depletion yet, so not sure of the ultimate life span). With the 808 it takes 3 hours to deplete a full charge by one of four notches on the batt meter.I get about 7 1/2 hours total time with the NW-S706, but a lot less usable range, more like 3-5 meters and sometimes a bit less.Of course this is much reduced from the wired 30-50 hours of battery life one can get from these players, but the BT xmtr does use a fair bit of power after all, and there's no other BT solution that comes close in this class.Sound quality is quite good (not audiophile but better than any iPod units currently available) with these combinations. The only issue, which is likely a headphone related one, is that one must use a neutral EQ bass setting to prevent a volume normalization effect. Strong bass is not there with this type of 'phone, it's a more neutral and realistic bass level.Now that the NW-S units and the new 21G phones can be found in the USA (at prices about 20% higher than in Japan) this is a great accessory for anyone who wants to go wire-free.If there's one issue, it's that this thing is quite small- one needs to take care storing it where it can be found again (!)
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 MacBook Pro last November when a prospective employer gave me the mandate of "learn more about Unix". The fabled Unix roots of Mac OS X, I supposed, would give me an introduction to Unix while offering me a GUI, so I could get my "real work" done. I originally planned to dual-boot Windows on my new Mac, using OS X occasionally until I could wean myself away from Windows.However, weaning myself away from Windows took no time at all. OS X puts much less strain on system resources to accomplish the same tasks. Users can run 15-20 different major tasks simultaneously without noticing a great deal of lag, unlike on Windows. The MBP's fans also default to a low 2000rpm and rarely step over that mark in OS X, which isn't feasible under Windows.OS X greatly simplifies computing, in addition to making it more reliable. The GUI is cleaned up, with power-user settings moved to the Terminal interface. OS X's command shell (Bash) allows you to actually get things done easily -- not true of the standard Windows shell. OS X does pretty much everything involving graphics better than Windows, because it's had the video-card reliance that Vista is "learning" built into it since 2000. Graphics effects are faster, nicer-looking, and less intensive.OS X alone is reason to buy the MBP, particularly with the resource-hogging Windows Vista now your only option in the PC market. Mac hardware, however, is also first-rate. The MBP features native Bluetooth EDR+2.0, 802.11a/b/g/n (draft), 1000 BaseT Ethernet, and a standard "SuperDrive" for CD/DVD burning. The display quality is amazing, and hardware features like keyboard backlighting make the MBP stand out in the crowd. The sound on the MBP is also of good fidelity for notebook speakers, though it's not as loud as many.The MacBook Pro, like OS X, is simply beautiful in addition to highly useful. The finish is very scratch resistant (I haven't managed to scratch it in three months of heavy everyday use, and my matte black Inspiron looked terrible in the same timeframe).With early heat problems now apparently solved, MacBook Pro is an engineering mastery that will someday be worthy of its own museum pedestal, much like the Apple hardware that preceded it.
I like the ease of having a pen with the different ink colors and a pencil all in one.
My first purchase of JVC. If sound is important to you and or your work there are far better options at the same price. ie Sony XD or MDR series. These earphones are horrible, the padding came off the plastic after first putting them on, the sound is limited with no help from an extremely loose fitting, crude adjustable muff piece. One week after purchase the right ear went out. Very limited dry volume, no depth, flimsy over-sized, cheap and weak construction, If you see a pair just to get you by for a day or so, hey, they are better than nothing.
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.
People have had issues with this modem, but as a electronic item, someone has always had a issue with every single thing out there. I got this one used and it was a great product. I do not have cable service now, I moved to where its not available, but still, when I do use it, it performs like a champ!
HDMI Cables arrived in clear plastic bags. Tied in 2 out of the three into an HDMI splitter from my xbox360 and ps3. Xbox's cable worked well, but the xbox got confused and I needed to manually set the video output (most likely because of the HDMI splitter). The PS3's video output was flashing, and there was static in the audio. Tried manually adjusting the output settings there to no avail. Swapped out the PS3's HDMI cable with a different cable from my purchase, and the problems went away.2 out of the 3 cables worked. I always thought that quality of the cable was of little to no concern as HDMI is digital - it either works or doesn't. I was wrong. You may want to spend a little more money on a more reputable cable.
this product was 4 bucks and works great. the local electronics store wanted 20-30 bucks for a cable. thanks for the discount.
I used this device for several months. It would randomly drop its connection back to the wireless router it was connecting with.Sure the signal was stronger after i installed the Range Expander, but it was less reliable do to all the dropped connections. And yes, I was using latest firmwarebit the bullet and ran wire directly to the room with the week signal and do not regret the effort.This product is not worth the time or money
Why they call the Z506 a "replacement" or "upgrade" to these x-540 2006(first released) speakers is beyond me. These blow away the Z506 - they cost a little bit more but it is money well spent. No longer do I have to reach behind the base module to adjust the base or reach to the right speaker to adjust the volumn. The controls for both are now on the wired remote as well as a function designed to create 5.1 surround from a 2 channel source called "matrix" When pressed all the speakers put out sound even from a 2 channel stereo source like a mp3 file. That more than makes it worth 115.00 to me. The sounds is great, nice bass, good highs and adequate midrange. I have no complaints and should have bought this years ago.
This is an extremely poor product - especially considering the high cost. Every time we lose power (electrical storm, etc), the unit stops working and it takes forever to get the connection back. I would not recommend this product at all.
At first the iphone 5 prompted a warning and wouldn't charge with this cable, but seems to charge after a few tries but with little movement it may stop charging, I do like the thinness of the cable and overall works, worth buying.
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.
These speakers are not what i had expected from their size, price, and looks. Their quality, even at high volumes, exceeds many other speakers i've seen at double the price tag. The reason I bought these was because of the other reviews and the size. Another reason was the proposed battery life, 35 hours on 4 aaa batteries, not bad at all. So far its been very close. I have heard the other speaker (systems) and yes the JBL OnStage and the Bose Sounddock are both very good and do live up to their reputations, but your stuck with using them only when there is an outlet nearby.
Helps to keep chargers organized in a hard shell case and protects my GPS well. It is a larger case than some but that allows more items inside.
This little vac does exactly what it is suppose to do, pick up small dust particles. If you are expecting it to pick up pieces of food, screws and other larger items dropped in your keyboard or CPU then you will be disappointed. It is great for use around delicate pc boards and actually does pick up very small lightweight items. It is powerful enough for what it is intended to do and nothing more. If you want something more powerful then get the larger data vac pro or a regular vacuum cleaner.UPDATE: I have had this neat little vacuum for a total of 4 months. All of a sudden it died. I contacted Amazon and they gave me a phone number for Data Vac which is the wrong company. Metro Vacuum is the manufacturer. I called and they said to send back and if they can't repair they will replace. Ok, fine but I have to pay shipping both ways. This will probably cost more than what I paid for the item here.Buy something else. This item won't last unless you like shelling out $20 every couple of months.
I previously bought a cheap colby brand radio of similar dimensions but it all of a sudden stopped working so I paid the extra money for the Sangean.After a few weeks of using it, there are really no problems with it.Goes off of one AAA battery but it doesn't drain the battery as fast as the colby that I had.Tunes in most stations clearly, even the ones at the beginning and end of the dial.Bottom line, its worth the money paid.
These are simple, inexpensive cables that work great. Great price for great little cables. They work just fine to connect a Blu-ray player to a digital TV.
Bought a couple years ago and since then they have been used in many different applications. 2 different computers, small stereo system, etc. They work just fine with computers. Using the equalizer on media player made them sound pretty good. Trebble does lack even tweaked but they are 1" full range drivers. With the bass turned down the sub was great. Very full and dynamic. Cranked the sub is just way too loud for the satellites. latter used these speakers connected to a tv and worked fine there too. Now hooked up to a discman in the garage. Perfect there. Wall mounted the satellites and weighed down the sub to the concrete. Way more than enough full bodied sound there. Blue power light illuminates the whole garage when I turn off the light overhead. Too bright and focused. Overall this system does not disappoint for 30 bucks.
The new Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR lens is designed to cover the entire field of the digital imaging sensors in Canon's digital SLR line, most notably the Canon EOS 20D. This corresponds in film to a normal lens perspective of approximately a 50mm lens. Furthermore it benefits from having Canon's USM autofocusing technology, allowing the photograher to have rapid, almost silent, autofocus, which is important when working in the field (You don't want to distract the animal you are photographing with the sound of the lens being focused.). Although this lens is not a L Series lens, the quality of its construction comes close to Canon's premium L Series professional line of lenses. Indeed, I have read elsewhere an excellent test report (I believe at Erwin Puts's website) on this lens praising its optical performance. Any Canon user of digital SLRs such as the EOS 20D who is interested in macro photography will regard this lens as absolutely essential for making great macro images.
I have several of these drives and they work great. No need to initialize, works with my MACS right out of the package. Lots of capacity.
I received the digital recorder of a gift and its very good for discussions and also fun just to play around with. It has some very cool function and a fast and slow mode. It has a good amount of memory, but that's about the only bad thing. It fills up pretty fast if your recording something thats very long. It has great sound and is perfect size to fit in your back pocket. All in all its a great digital recorder for the price.
Very cheap and very good. Its the best cable I own! I need to buy like 30+ more lol. A+
This device is cheap, it looks good in the picture but is poor quality. I have had nothing but trouble with it. It will not support playlist for songs stored on a SD card. The songs display the wrong artist when switching tracks. Sometimes it will not turn off or the menu will not come up. After several support calls and e-mails to Rio, I gave up, their technichians could not resolve the issue of the playlist. Spend your money instead on anything from Creative Labs, their stuff is always top quality and dependable.
As others have reported, hard drive failed after weeks. Computer would not boot to the sickening sound of the actuator clicking repeatedly. Will try to get replacement, but I am reluctant to lose another night's sleep getting my laptop back on the road. When it worked, it was great.
This is the most used appliance in my Kitchen. It's easy and useful. I got one as a hand me down 9 years ago and the motor just die.d I'm ordering a new one so I don't have to use my hand grater anymore! Love it!
before i bought this, i bought a sony mini-disc player. i was pretty impressed by that, but then my buddy got a mini...i was overwhelmed by how revolutionary it was. my mini disc only held about 75 songs per disc. i also had to carry around all the discs if i wanted to listen to something that was on another disc. the ipod mini is awesome looking, very easy to use, and holds about a 4th of my music collection. i have had only one problem with it and apple is aware of the problem and takes care of it with no questions asked. the head phone connection disconnects from the motherboard and causes static and eventually loses sound all together. i went to the local apple store and they replaced it. i went home and put my music back on it and im a happy man. Godbless Apple/Mac computers for revolutionizing the music industry and ultimatly reducing the cost of music by around $5 a record. most albums from the itunes store is $10, some are even less expensive. i gave 5 stars even though it did break, because they replaced it without incident. Matt Leslie
compared to other zune hd cases ive used. the armor case probably offers the most protection for the zune hd. this is why i continue to use this case over the half a dozen cases a already ownas i said earlier this case by far offers the most protection for the zune hd. the zune fits quite snuggly in the case making it very difficult for it to fall out. the clear screen protects the screen while still being able to view the zune's beautiful OLED screen. the included belt clip and attachment is quite secure and it ability to swivel freely makes using it quite comfortableeven though this is the best case ive used so far it also has its faults. the main one being that you need to flip it open in order to use the zune hd's touch screen functionality. it may have been a wiser design choice to leave the home, control, and power buttons completly covered when in the closed position because you need to flip it open anyway when you use the buttons. covering the buttons would also protect it more from the elements. also the clear screen is made of plastic therefore it somewhat prone to scratches.
Great 25ft hdmi cable for just 7$, just perfect for what i needed. Is not a good looking expensive cable but for my xbox360 (do not need to much quality for the graphics) is perfect.
I have had this unit for about 6 months until it totally burnt-out on me. The screen went black & I could no longer listen. Before this happened, I was ALWAYS having problems with the antennae. The same time everyday, I would have to physically move the antennae around the house until I could get clean reception. However, I would still get large gaps of silence, while the unit would try and locate it's signal. I am bummed I got this. Hopefully, Blaupunct will replace my unit. It's not cheap!
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'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.
This is the first camera bag I've purchased in 20 years. My Lowepro was looking shabby and had one broken zipper after two decades of use so I decided to replace it. The current Lowepro line up didn't offer what I was looking for but this Tamrac looked workable.It appears to be well made. I underestimated the size of this bag. A Canon 60D with a 28-105 lens takes up 2/3 of the interior. The two front pockets are designed so that if you open the zippers completely the entire contents will spill out. A short zipper just across the top of each pocket would have been better. The bag is well padded and provides a fair degree of protection from jarring and bumping.The main compartment has a zipper and also is secured by four plastic snap buckles. With the bag completely closed the contents are well protected from rain. The lid has a removable plastic pocket that snaps in place. I can snap out the pocket and bring filters and such with me if I'm moving but don't want to bring the entire bag.I can't really fault this bag in any area but I can't bring myself to really love it either. I don't believe it is as durable as my last bag. Maybe after 6 months it will grow on me.
I had an older software for faxing mass faxes, and required this tech to use it.It interfaced perfectly, allowing me to use this helpful but forgotten software once again.
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.
Forget any of those other fancy HDMI cables. This is all you'll need! Works perfectly after about a year. Highly recommended!
My project is this: Taking the image from my PS3 and splitting it using the "HDMI Splitter Amplifier 1 In to 2 Out Dual Display." That image would show up on two TVs (one is a 720p TV the other is a 1080p). The same image shows up perfectly on both.As far as audio, I ran a different cable for that, however audio DOES travel through this 25ft HDMI cable perfectly (if you need that for your project).I'm a little surprised that there's no image-loss through 25ft of cable... that's a long way, especially traveling through my HDMI Splitter.Hope this helps!-Chevassus StudiosP.s. DO NOT buy the crazy-expensive cables from Best Buy or Radio Shack. This is THE best price I found on the internet. You won't regret getting this cable.
is not that bad.. but the monitor came with 2 dead pixel. son.. 4 starts.
These headphones were my first foray into the world of Hi-Fi sound and I have never looked back. These babies blow the standard iPod headphones out of the water! They have great bass for their size and very natural sound.The Cons:*These are sports headphones. They start to hurt if you wear them for longer than a few hours. You also can't lay down/lean back with them on. If you want that, go for the PX-100s*The insulation came off of the wire near the headphone jack. I have had them for a few months, but had hoped they would be more durable. If they break entirely, I will order another pair.
not good. The sound jumps from the very beginnng. (stops and plays)the quality of sound was good if it didn't jump.Don't know if it is just a special case or it happens often in this brand.I wanted to get refund but somehow after I sent it back to Amazon, I never got any response.
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.
This was the gift my son asked for and he is very happy with it. I would recommend this case.
I got this in good order and in a timely fashion. it was easy to hook up and I am happy
This product was exactly what I was looking for. The best part was that it was a fraction of the cost.
I have a very small camera (a Canon SD450) and find this tripod to be a perfect match. It is light and small and easy to carry with the included canvas case. It has a few nice features that I didn't expect (even though I read the text!) like the bubble level on the platform.This product is an excellent value. However, the shipping cost as much as the tripod. Of course, that is not the tripod's fault.
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.
Review of the Tiffen 77mm ND 0.6 FilterND filters reduce the amount of light entering your camera's lens, slowing down your shutter speed and letting you blur backgrounds when shooting panning action shots. Instead I bought it in lieu of a polarizer to bring out the color in skies, because it has effects similar to polarizers with respect to fixing washed out skies, although it doesn't offer some of the other features polarizers offer.Nevertheless, I brought this filter on my school trip to Spain for outside shooting (it takes away 2 stops of light so it's not recommended for indoor, night, or available light shooting) on my Sigma 10-20 and Canon 40D, and the pictures it produced are absolutely breathtaking. Sure, part of it was due to Spain's beautiful architecture, but the filter made the skies a deep blue and the buildings really stood out against the blue skies.I haven't done a lot of action shooting since I bought the filter, especially not on a 10-20 lens, so I can't comment on what effect this lens has on blurring backgrounds in action shots, but for my own purchases I was extremely pleased I bought this filter.
I just bought my second pack of these wipes. I bought the first pack late last year and am finally running out of them. I was totally surprised that these wipes work so well. I have had DVD's that skipped and could see that there was junk on the surface. Taking one of these wipers and wiping the surface from the center to the edge (across the grooves) seems to get the job done. Today, my grandson managed to put part of his dinner on the bottom of a DVD he handed to me. When I put it in the player it skipped and then stopped. I pulled it out and saw the crud. I used a fresh wiper and Voila!! the DVD played without a hitch. I know I am probably not supposed to do this, but sometimes there is a minor bit of stuff on a DVD and I use a wiper and put it back in the package for another use or two. I haven't seen a downside. I truly think they are amazing.
(July 31st, 2004)Scanner works great in OS X using Photoshop. Prints are clear and Word documents print very quickly. I bought this for school since my last printer just died on me. This is my third Epson printer and second scanner. The copier will be useful especially during tax season. I got this printer at a local computer store for about the same price. So far there are no problems. I gave it 5 out of 5 for actually including a USB cable.(May 14th, 2005)It still gets 5 stars from me.Honestly, I can't believe that so many people are having so many problems here. It appears that it is indeed a faulty unit. So far, I've had 0% trouble. I've replaced the ink cartirdges once already and no printer head problems. I don't know what to say. It worked well for me. I did have these print head problems with my C80 printer but not this unit.
One of the frustrating things about new equipment coming out so often is the failure of the company (in this case Nikon) to update manuals of existing equipment (at least they could put in an addendum). Niether the company website nor the manual that came with the SB-600 had any information on how it interacted with the D80.I'm pleased to let you know that the SB-600 is a great compliment to the Nikon D-80 camera. The SB-600 performs well both on and OFF camera. YOUR D-80 HAS A BUILT-IN COMMANDER as part of the Nikon creative lighting system (CLS). Therefore the SB-600 works great off-camera as a slave speedlight. So, if you're shooting a D80 and you're trying to decide between the SB-600 and SB-800 because of the commander capabilities of the SB-800, save your cash or buy 2 SB-600's for just a bit more than the price of the SB-800.The on-board bounce card and SJ-1 color gels that come with the SB-800 would be nice to have on the SB-600 but I'm not sure it's worth the extra expense. As I mentioned earlier, the SB-600 has been a nice addition to the D80 and the two together make full use of their respective features.Cheers and happy shooting!
Got here promptly as estimated and as described in the product detail. Thanks, I am very satisfied with my purchase!
It's a wire. It works and it was cheap. I expected it to pass a signal from my Blu-ray player to my TV and it passes with flying colors!
This case fits perfectly, and comes with two different size back peices so if you have either the 30 or 60 gig ipod it will fit both. Looks nice, has nice quality feel to it. This seller was excellent, i paid for regular shipping and received the the case in 3 days. very satisfied
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!
This remote is really easy to program. It works great and I will never have to buy batteries again thanks to the docking cradle and rechargable batteries. The only thing that I wish was better on the remote is button placement. The mute button and previous button are the tiny sliver of a button above the volume and the channel changing buttons. The arrows surrounding the OK button are also hard to push correctly. Let me explain, when I try pressing the left arrow the up or down arrow sometimes registers and visa versa due to the button being one connected circular ring surrounding the OK button.
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.
One jack of splitter failed after little use. Product rating: thumbs down!C2G / Cables to Go 37133 2-Port RJ45 Splitter/Combiner Cable, Gray 6-Inch (Single Unit*).
I bought a refurbished Pyle monitor because the price was right. Usually, when you buy refurbished goods, the manufacturer makes an attempt to, at least, clean the product and repair it. What I received was a monitor with two video input connectors pushed into the bottom of the monitor case, there was tape, left over from the prior owner, on the screen and the label tape for the function buttons is falling off.It looks as if Pyle just re-addressed the monitor and sent it out as refurbished. Pretty shabby.I will never by anything from Pyle again and will make sure that others know to avoid Pyle products too.
Recorder works well and is easy to operate. As some reviewers stated, recorder playback sound quality is marginal. Transfers of recordings to computer is easily accomblished thru USB port. Sound quality good from computer play back. I am not sure if it is just my recorder but the latch that holds the battery compartment lid closed is not reliable. Consiquently, from time to time the lid flies open and the battery shoots out. I have resorted to tapping the lid closed with duct tape.
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It is indeed the standard of all 50mm f1.4 primes.I love every picture that taken by this lens.
Worked fine until the retractor broke. A piece of plastic cracked off the inside of the retractor causing it to stop working. The cable itself still functions, just doesn't retract.
Great product. Would recommend to anyone. It really kicks for the size of the speaker. Great power handling. I maypurchase another oner.
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!
Using this in a Casio Exilim Point and Shoot type camera. Very quick read and write. The little card reader is very handy too.
But they (at least these are) made in China. Honestly, I was disappointed by this.Still a good battey though! Always good to have extra stored away. Even with my initial comment, I may still buy more.Also, the batteries have a different look than what they do in the picture. The wrapper (the black & yellow wrapper around the battery) is the old style.The expiration date is Oct 2019. Good shelf life judging by the date.I put the volt meter to a few of them and see they are sitting at ~1.613V. Perfect for a brand new alkaline battery.I have posted some pictures for you to see what I mean.
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!
Lightweight and secures the iPod perfectly. Has the tendency to pinch bare skin a little on the inside of the bicep, but if you wear a long sleeve shirt and place the armband over the sleeve you wont have any problems. Great value for the price.
This is the first camera I bought to use as a webcam. I bought it specifically to communicate with my family while deployed. But since it also can be used as a regular digital camera, although not the same quality, I got more than just a webcam. The pictures I took seem to be just great quality anyhow.Without getting into technical stuff which I don't have time to understand, I'd say one the greatest strengths of this camera is it's ease of use. You could say it really is plug and play. I put in the batteries, inserted the disk and connected the cord. Then it loads up pretty easy. I got an account thru Yahoo Messenger and in no time I was able to see and talk to my wife and son. In fact the hardest part was talking to my wife about how to connect her camera.The camera seems well designed. It feels solid, durable, not delicate. It uses regular AAA batteries, even comes with optional sound. That's useful if you ever wonder -- did the picture take? The stand that makes it a webcam is maneuverable and practical -- you can set it just how you want.I think it is a good value, but you may find a better price elsewhere.
I needed a replacement for a router I had that was failing. this had decent reviews, and was cheap. I called their support and had them talk me through set up and they were very helpful and it was up and running in no time.
The unit set up OK. I followed the suggestions of previous reviewers, which were very good, and would add only one comment if you have WEP:When you enable WEP on the expander, it appears to hang. Ignore that. Then enable WEP on your router (mine is WRT54G), and the expander completes its job.Problems with iPhone: I got the expander for my PC laptop and my iPhone. It works fine with the Dell laptop, but the iPhone does not see the expander; it acts as if it is not there. It still sees the router signal, as weak as before the expander was installed. My iPhone is hardware v4, with iOS 4.02 (which is the latest). I upgraded the firmware on both the router and expander, and this did not help.I just looked on Linksys (Cisco) website, and it is a known problem on the user forum:[...]You can also use google and search with: "iphone WRE54G site:homecommunity.cisco.com".I called Linksys, and the tech was of no help. I pointed her to the homecommunity place, which she did not seem to be aware of. She suggested changing to channel 11 (was on 6); changed it, but problem was not fixed.
Part of having an iPod is having the best iPod "toys". ToughSkin is the Ultimate Protection against dirt and light rain(not water-proof). The skin includes clear plastic covers for the screen and wheel (flip down). The cons are you have to remove it from the skin in order to use it with other toys like iTrip, iVoice and the Bose speakers. If you are rough on your Pod, this is a must!
I really don't have much to add to what have been said by other reviewers... okay just couple of things:1. I couldn't install this mouse on 98SE. I searched and found that problem installing USB human interface devices is quite common. Although some claimed success by copying the necessary drivers to the system but it wasn't the case for me. I suspect everything had to be right the first time when Windows is installed so you are really at the mercy of the computer manufacturer. If they didn't do it right you are going to face an uphill climb. With all that said, with XP all I had to do was plugging in the receiver. Hotswapping is no problem also.2. My test indicates that the receiver is good within 3' and it doesn't matter if it is in a line of sight or not, i.e. it can be behind your computer if your port in the back.3. I found this mouse to be the perfect size. It just hides in your palm. I really don't have to move my hand much to use this mouse. Very comfortable. I use this mouse exclusively. My other mouses are now at the tech toy grave.4. Last but not least, Microsoft screwed me on the rebate! I submitted everything they asked but still they sent me a reject notice saying I didn't do this and that. BS in its purest form! It is only $5 and I sent all my originals, so it doesn't worth my time to fight it. So make copy of everything before you submit the rebate form. I am tempted to take away one star because of this, but fair is fair, this is a great mouse which deserve a 5 star rating.
I absolutely love this product and it fits my camera and all my accessories in it so its all easy to take with me anywhere
This digital camera was malfunctioning when it arrived. I had to replace my own camera which was about 10 years old, as I have an expensive underwater case that is custom-fit for this camera. It was unusable and it was returned for a refund.
been looking for a vendor who marketed the compact Flash cards for my camera. Amazon hooked me up real quick with a very responsive vendor and a very reasonable price for a top of the line procuct. They came with cute little carrying cases as well.
When looking into MP3 players trying to decide what to get, I came across minidisc players. There are many advantages of minidisc players over MP3. Battery life with minidiscs are amazing!! You get over 40+ hours of playing time on ONE AA battery. I think the manual says up to 53 hours. Second, it is easy and cheap to buy and load songs onto minidiscs. $2 each beats paying for CF or SD/MMC at much greater prices. You can get five CD worth of music on one minidisc. Plus there is a new technology mindisc on the horizon that holds even more! Third, they sound great and really hold up well. I have taken mine to Afghanistan, and Iraq, and have dropped it several times in the gym, and have even parachuted with it. This is a great system and I cannot recommend them highly enough. I recommend good earbuds for the system. Sony makes some good ones, I'm looking into the Shure 3C model. I just bought some cheap Koss earbuds and they suck. The only drawback is the software that comes with the minidisc. I use the simple burner program mostly or Realplayer for MP3 format music I have downloaded. You won't go wrong getting one of these!
I bought the X1100 on Sunday evening after reading all these positive reviews on Amazon.com. The machine was hopeless. Setting up was easy but I couldn't get it to scan or copy. Everytime I hit the preview or scan or copy buttons, it made a noise like a meat grinder. More than an hour later, it still would not scan. I went through the support information and did all the things they said, but it still would not scan or copy. Finally, I checked the Lexmark website and it said that could be because my laptop did not have enough memory. I have a 60GB hard drive and had 256 MB RAM and the Lexmark PrinTrio needs 128MB. However, the available RAM in my laptop was less than 128MB because of the applications I was running. Desperate to make it work, I ordered 512MB of RAM for $110. When it arrived two days later, I quickly installed my new RAM. But the PrinTrio still would not preview, scan or copy and made the horrible loud meat-grinder noise. The printing function was quiet but the quality was so-so -- despite numerous attempts at printhead alignment, the text was still mis-aligned. I finally returned it to the store. This was the first Lexmark printer I've ever purchased and it will be the last.
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?
Looks great and i would recommend all my friends and relatives as its very nice and sleek!
It was a great, cheap investment! I really found that these are just as good as any other HDMI cable!!!!
I got this unit for my wife's birthday in January, she's always so busy and doesn't have time to catch some of her favorite shows. And I'm too busy myself to setup VCR for her. So this makes it a good birthday gift for her. It's been more than 6 month now and my wife loves the unit, she uses it whenever she has time, catching up on shows she couldn't be there when it broadcast.She loves the season pass, where she can quickly schedule shows that she wants to see. Overall, it's a great product, taking TV recording to another level. I bought a Linksys USB network adapter, so I can use the internet to update the schedule instead of using the phone line (which is all the way across the room). Wireless USB would have been better, but I was also interested in transfer some files over from Tivo to PC, so 802.11b (11MB) vs Ethernet (100MB), I decided to go with Ethernet. But so far, I haven't had the time to transfer any file.But overall, my wife enjoy using the Tivo (I don't really watch TV but I know she loves it). Now if the monthly service fee can be cheaper, then it'll make this product a perfect 5 stars!
The score I give these earphones has nothing to do with the sound, let me make that perfectly clear right off. My experience was, of course, totally subjective and this review is only intended to serve as a warning for what I'm guessing is a relatively small group of people. They sounded fine, especially once I found the right size flange. My only issue, and the only real reason I wanted to even write a review, is to let people know that if you have small ears these may not work for you.I have small ears--I'd never noticed before but my wife confirms this--and the ear-hanger parts never actually made contact with the tops of my ears. They stayed in fine due to proper fit in my ear canals, but then I just had these soft plastic parts sticking up and a little bit out from my ears. They just didn't fit right no matter how I futzed with them. The cord is molded into the ear-hangers, so removing them--and just turning them into regular ear-bud style headphones--is not an option.Again, the sound seemed just fine, and I'd agree they sounded better than the stock iPod buds, they just never fit right. Again, your mileage may vary, but if you have small ears (get a second opinion!) you might want to look at another style of headphone.
I'm enjoying this product. It has so many great features and will allow me to transfer some of my best cassettes tapes to my PC - burning them to a CD.Priced right too !!!
Found it easy to set up, does a great job of scanning. BUT, I find it very slow in high resolution scanning of anything in color. It is also a little noisy when it scans. I love the small size and plan to keep it.
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.
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 am very pleased with my new modem. Knowing nothing about setting up my own internet, I was pleased when my modem came and was easily installed. I've had for one month now and I haven't had any trouble, I always have strong connection, and I haven't seen the same modem offered anywhere else for a better price. Great item.
These work as well as the high priced cables.Stores like to 'nick you' on cables that are way overpriced for new products like HD TV.These do the job as well as any costing much much more. Why? The signal is digital! There is no need to spend more.
I had in initially purchased a 512 MB SD card, to add to my Garmin GPS c330 unit. Once I purchased the Mapsource DVD, with about 1.8 GB of data, I knew that I might need the 2 GB SanDisk SD card; I assumed that the price would be steep (like about $100) for a 2 GB card. I was pleasantly shocked to see such a low, affordable price for it. The card has also now stored ALL the data from the MapSource DVD, with space to spare. Great product, and excellent pricing!
It's funny, you see all these camera companies talking about mega-pixels. 13, 14, 15 million and so on.The fact is the human eye can't tell the difference between a 4MP picture or a 14MP picture so what's thebig deal with massive mega-pixels? Beats me but there is one MAJOR drawback to all those big fancy mega-pixelcameras and it's called FILE SIZE! Ever tried to upload a picture online and get the message "File too large".Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. In comes the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10 at 4 Mega-Pixels (4MP) releasedin late 2003 and after all these years later all I have to say is WOW, I mean I'm blown away. I picked up one of thesegems on Ebay for $49 so my expectations were not were not exactly out of this world but my reaction was Wheeeyew!I have a Nikon D80 and picture to picture comparison is not exactly a clear win for the Nikon. Considering the Nikon is nearly 4 times theretail cost of the Lumix I'd have to say the DMC-FZ10 stands in a class all it's own. Oh and if you want to uploada picture and send it to a friend or family member? No problem....with my Nikon? Wouldn't upload, file too large.The DMC-FZ10 takes absolutely stunning pictures and by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. If you happen tocatch one at a decent price, snag it! If you have one, don't sell it, you'll regret it.
Its a great product, i live in an apartment, a 5.1 is what i needed, sorry to say but thats more than enough for amazing home theater set up. hooked it up with Bose AM10s , its the best sound by far.Save yr money by gettin this rather than a 7.1 which it almost double the price.
I can watch almost every kind of dvd software such as Xvid mpeg. It is great dvd player. good quality of viewing
I liked this so much I bought a second , one for bed room and one for kitchen. Holds iPad and nook just fine.
They must have fixed the problem with the 2nd Generation ipods not fitting because mine fit perfectly without any stretching or tugging. This is great for running/exercising. I was able to figure out how to make it fit my wrist (6.5") without cutting it or having any extra overhang. I am very pleased with the quality for the price! The case is neoprene with a clear plastic window. The strap is nylon (I think).
item did not work. i tried thres drives and none worked. all three worked in a different enclosure
Extremely useful, and well designed. It even has a place on the back to store it's cap while in use. Very good value.
I purchased this, mainly, because it had a charger for my IPod. I had another devise that had speakers but didn't have a charger to it. The sound that comes out of these little speakers is amazing compared to the other speakers that I had. So considering what I had, this product is wonderful. Charges and has good, strong sound coming out of the speaker.
This product completely met all of my expectations! It's a great product that gets the job done. I've read other reviews about the battery not lasting very long, but it really doesn't take long to run the little "blades" over the areas that tend to get a little hairy... takes less than a minute, so the battery isn't an issue for me. Give it a try!
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!
The previous reviewer is incorrect with saying the 1131AG can not support even open wep.The Cisco Aironets are some of the MOST configurable AP's out there! They are NOT easy to set up, and without using CLI, they are even more difficult.Cisco's Aironets are great, reliable, and work extremely well.
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.
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.
I am very happy with this product, espically for the price. I would recommend it to anybody. Very good quality.
If you have a Canon camera (one of the listed models) you NEED this case. This will protect your camera and keepy your mind at ease. Also... it may be a small case, which some don't like... but it is wonderful for those who only need the camera and an extra SD card. Buy this case, it is definitely worth your 5 bucks!
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 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!!!
This hard drive is very fast and was easy to install, partition and format. Works great. Very good price.
It appears that there isn't much choice in super-huge laptop bags at a decent price. The TXL617 was the best deal that I found which matched my needs.For me, a laptop backpack needs both shoulder straps and a waist strap. The utility of the waist strap adds a lot to the package, useful for strapping it onto the back of my motorcycle, or securing the backpack while climbing a ladder in an industrial setting.The other thing that I need it storage. Being a uber-gEEk, I carry all kinds of cables, adapters, connectors, tools, etc. Plus I need to have a compartment for documentation. This backpack has it all. Is it light and dainty to carry? Hardly, but when I bought a super-huge laptop (HP G71-340US) I knew what I was getting into. :)Anyways, this thing is well constructed, has plenty of storage, was a decent value and was exactly what I was looking for. My previous targus bag for a smaller laptop had a nice rainfly that stuffed in a hidden zippered pouch underneath, but I'd trade that for the extra internal compartment that this backpack has.My one complaint is that the picture shows the standard targus detachable phone holder (like my other laptop had) but one was not included. Hey Targus, where's my detachable phone holder? (I liked to use my other one for my bluetooth headset.)
This player replaced my previous favorite Creative Zen Vision: M I had the creative for a while and thought of upgrading and this was the only player that I had in mind (iTouch wasn't even considered since it does not have a big screen like the 605 and the screen resolution was lower). What attracted me to the 605 is how easy it was to use. The touch screen works flawlessly and the buttons on the side are very easy to use. The battery life is respectable, around 5.5 hours of video and around 18 hours for audio. It supports the major formats such as AVI. XviD and DviX (H.264 and M-PEG2 must be purchased separately as plug ins). Transfer rate is smooth and easy. Here is my biggest gripe about the player (which caused me to sell it off to upgrade to the newly released Cowon A3) the amount of formats supported is very minimal when compared to the A3. I own a lot of video in MKV format (although currently the A3 cannot play a lot of videos because of the lack of H.264 native support but hopefully a firmware update will fix that) and it does not support it. Also, any video resolution not matching the screen resolution (800 X 480) cannot be supported whereas the A3 can support up to 720p. When I contacted Archos they told me there was no future firmware update for MKV and that nailed the coffin on the player for me.If you do not mind the fact that this player lacks a lot of formats then this player is right for you. However, if you want a player that supports a huge amount of audio/video formats, look to the Cowon A3 player as it is your only option.The reason why I did give this player the same score as the Cowon A3 is how easy it is to use this player and there is physically nothing wrong with any of the design (unlike the A3). Also, it can go online for those who are into browsing on the net (make sure you have a WiFi connection readily available).
I bought this power adapter from my granddaughter's keyboard, and it works great.It was an excellent investment, worth every penny I paid for it.
This mouse only lasted about two months - i changed the batteries etc but the receiver itself is not giving out a signal, so i guess i am just sol. i do not recommend it at!!!
Exactly the same story as many other customers. We bought our printer about 15 months ago. It worked fine until this week, and we have now exactly the same head clogging problems as everyone else. I too have just wasted about 50 buying niw cartridges to no avail. What I really object to is the environmental disaster of having to throw away a piece of elctronic equipment after a relatively short time, I would far prefer to mend it but it seems impossible, plus I can't hang around for weeks, I've got stuff I need to print now.
If I had just waited til the weekend, I would've had the opportunity to shop for a small recorder. Ah, but I love the convenience of online shopping! So, not only am I a dunce but lazy, too!This is really not worth a penny of your money. DON'T GET IT!!Poorly constructed - doesn't play well. China gets more of our American dollars! Forgive me, fellow citizens!
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.
I bought this 2 years ago for my classroom after having bought the Boston electric sharpener and finding it mediocre. This has a large shavings receptacle, several hole-size options, comes from a reputable company, and was labeled "School Pro" so I thought it would be great...WRONG.It is a flimsy piece of junk, began working sporadically less than a year into ownership and now does not work at all except to make a loud humming noise. So I'm out $40 and will be purchasing a Panasonic, like the one I've had at home for 20 years that still sharpens perfectly, quietly, and efficiently...duh, why didn't I just buy a Panasonic in the first place?!
I've been in and out of photography for many years. I've recently compared the Canon EF f1.8 and f1.4 lens with each other (I currently own both) and made comparsions to the excellent Canon 28-135mm IS lens.The f1.8 lens is very good as well, but lacks the build quality and lowest level light gathering power of the f1.4. Additionally the f1.8 lens has a 5 vs. an 8 blade iris and accordingly blurred point light sources tend to be pentagon shaped instead of round.When compared to the 28-135mm IS lens, the difference is notable at the edge of the lens and in depth of field. Also stabilized (IS) lens reduce camera shake but do not freeze action. Accordingly, the f1.4 lens is superb for baby friendly flash free indoor photography.Bottom line is that the f1.4 lens is about as good as it gets. It has superb low light capability, is light weight, has razor sharp images and deep depth of field, produces great contrast, is very well made, very quiet and fast focusing.
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.
This was the easiest I have ever dealt with an internet purchase.The hard drive came 1 day early and was a breeze to install ,I will return to Amazon again - Thank You
Excellent product. This was a Christmas gift for a friend and he is truly enjoying recording all of his records to CD's and listening to them at his leisure. Excellent quality and extremely easy to use. Don't have to be electronically savvy to operate, which he isn't. I would recommend this product to everyone who has a record collection. It doesn't take up a lot of space and has so many features -- an all-in one unit.
It's cheap and it works. As long as you (or the kids) don't yank the USB cord out of it, it should continue to work. Purchased two and both work fine. For the price I cant't ask anything more.
Lets be honest, no one likes paying $30 dollars for a HDMI cable. My solution, DON'T! This cable is not the best quality and doesn't have 24K gold tips, but it sure streams 1080P with clarity. Love my cable, definately will order more if I need them. I do wish I got the 12ft instead of the 6ft though.
I'm Very Satisfied. I also purchased similar cable from another source. It was 3 x longer than the Tripp Lite with just a third more cost...so I thought...oh well, buy it too. However it did not hold to a true 2.0 USB certified Active Extension speed like the Tripp Lite. I used my webcam and at several settings: lowest to a 2MB video recording. Only the Tripp Lite work properly from the lowest, mid and highest recording setting. The other cable would not work at all the mid or highest webcam setting.
Introduction:As a consumer, it is important to know the fine prints and features of a product you are purchasing. I will briefly state two things about Ipods. When you buy an ipod, you will be stuck to itunes store because they don't support WMA format which is used by every other music vendors. Most importantly you will NOT be able to transfer back your music collection from your Ipod-player-to-PC should anything happen to your PC.Then of course the price of ipods, absurd proprietary control over Apple product/software, less features, fragile build quality are some of the things why I myself avoid Apple products and recommend everyone to do so. I will now focus on MP020 and compare it to Apple ipod shuffle since they fit the same category. I am avoiding comparing MP020 to hard-drive players.The Panasonic MP020:Memory: I like flash based players. All of my digital music players are flash based. Flash memory is more expensive than hard-drive disk space. The problem with hard drive players is they are very fragile. I would rather take something rigorous, less space. Both MP020 and "shuffle" use flash memory.Shape+Size: Think of two cubes that are about an inch long joined together. Voila, you have MP020. Alternatively think of a fancy compartment for your AA battery. The figures are: L-2.25 inch, W-about an inch, H-about an inch. This shape is very good because it fits easily and comfortably in your palm. Ultra thin players using rechargeable batteries (NOT good, read on) "rests" (or lays) in your palm, they can't be "hold" or "grabbed". Ipod "shuffle" is much longer, thinner because of the built-in battery (NOT good, read on.)Build Quality: Over 95% of digital audio players are made of plastic. So is MP020. However it does not have the "cheap" feel like many others. You can hold it and actually feel it. The ipod "shuffle" is made of cheap plasic, and it feels cheap as well.The look : MP020 looks very stylish with curvy design, padded buttons instead of physical buttons making it flat. It also comes in two colors - blue and white.Weight: It is the perfect companion for people always on the run, whether you are chasing pretty girls on the street, or exercising. It is extremely transportable due to its weight. Most of the weight will actually come from the AA battery. "shuffle" is also light.Battery: MP020 uses AA battery whereas "shuffle" has built-in rechargeable battery. As you know they die out after certain times of charging-recharging process. That's why I like cheap, something diseposeable. AA batteries are just that. They are found anywhere there is civilization. I don't need to have a computer to recharge Apple "shuffle". Then the battery life is also of no comparison. Even after several years now, all the ipod battery lives are below standard. All other manufacturers have gained/increased battery lives on their prodcuts while Apple remained unchanged. Now the actual numbers. MP020 lasts about 80 hours in one single AA battery. Let me repeat, EIGHTY HOURS on a single AA battery! Compare that to "shuffles" 8/9 hours life. And not to mention, after several months of use, it won't even last that long.Control : I'm a total control freak. So I like to be in control. I don't want my gadget to control me. The MP020 has a padded side where all the control buttons lie. You don't have to take it out from your pocket to control it. YOu can play, stop, go forward, go backward, change volume with your eyes closed. This is generally not true for hard-drive players. Majority of them will require you to look at them when controlling. Ipod "shuffle" is the only apple player that is controllable without looking at it.Features: This is where "shuffle" is of no comparison. It lacks a display, avanced control and much more.On a relevant note, lets elaborate the idea of "shuffle". As you know its a randomized list. This feature existed long before any mp3 players evolved, long before Apple ipods were born. It shocks me to see people think Ipods are the only players that shuffles music! This is a common feature in every mp3 player that don't need highlighting. You know nobody paid attention to this feature until Apple produced their "shuffle" line of ipods. Its quite amusing and irritating at the same time when everyone goes "oooohhh how cool of ipods to shuffle" or when Apple embeds YEARS OLD technonlogies in their products.The MP020 of course shuffles music. It offers normal (goes in alphabetical order), repeat-1, repeat-all, and obviously shuffle mode to play your songs. Apple "shuffle" has one mode only. And it should be noted, if the shuffle algorithm is not mathematically random enough, you will end up listening to same songs more often than a random song.Here's a list of features Apple ipod "shuffle" lacks but built-in to MP020:- Display : Bright orange with black texts. You can adjust the contrast, backlight. The display shows equaliser mode, Surround mode, remaster mode, battery life, track number, track lenght and it scrolls the ID3 tag every few minutes.- Sound Control : MP020 has very advanced sound control settings. You can adjust bass, preset equalisers, or make your own, SURROUND mode, and something called "remastered".- Play mode : I like when I'm given choice instead of relying on the mercy of the gadget. MP020 lets me choose what mode I want to play unlike the Apple "shuffle".- Transferability : As mentioned earlier, MP020 will let you transfer MP020-to-PC or PC-to-MP020. Apple products don't allow doing that unless you circumvent their security measures. This is done so that Apple has more control over what you do. Imagine you not being able to transfer back your music collection from your mp3 player to your PC. What happens when your PC crashes? What happpens when you buy a new PC?- Music Formats : I do prefer MP3 format over WMA format but I will not buy any player that does not support WMA. Why? Because WMA is the format all other music vendors use except Apple. This translates, either you pirate (illegal download) or buy music from Itunes store and itunes only bcause your ipods won't play WMA format. MP020 supports MP3 and WMA.Another relevant note. When Apple bundles softwares to Mac OS, its not a problem at all. When Apple practically forces you to buy music for your ipods from them, hardwares from Apple its still not a problem. However its irksome when everyone starts scratching their rears when Microsoft only bundles softwares with Windows OS. Its not like Microsoft are preventing people from using alternatives or forcing to buy from Microsoft only. So I think Apple should be sued first instead of Microsoft.To sum it up, avoid proprietary products. Always go with generic, easily available, disposeable products. I refuse to be controlled by Apple, I refuse to be an ipod-zombie like others. Its just beyond my comprehension why people like being ripped off by Apple again and again when there are much bettter products available for cheap.Buy MP020. Its a great product. With my boring and detailed review, hopefully you will now know why people should avoid Apple.
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!
Just plug it in to a USB port and Windows XP immediately recognizes the mouse and away you go. Feel of mouse is fine although it is smaller than a normal size mouse. The only con about this mouse is that you must unplug the USB transmitter to turn it off but other than that it works great.
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.
I've read a few forums where people have been complaining that the software for the Quickcam and Ultravision is screwed up. So, I decided to try it for myself. I purchased one Quickcam Fusion and one Microsoft NX-6000.Ha ha! Wow. It's just as bad as everybody said. I tried to install the Quickcam product, using all the latest so-called "fixed" drivers, and not installing any of the extra special effects. The camera worked once, then as soon as I adjusted the resolution setting, it stopped working. Locks up the computer every time I try to use it. Spent an hour re-installing and gave up. (Like, sure, I really have the time to sit around and try to fix Logitech problems!)On the other hand I installed the Microsoft NX-6000, now on several different computers, and it has performed absolutely flawlessly, without even a hiccup, every single time. Excellent picture quality, easy to use, nice little small unit.So, the Logitech people are in serious trouble. Their drivers are flawed, and they are shipping to thousands or perhaps millions of customers. Bad situation.
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.
If DVD-HD is what you want then it is a great product. Simple to use and a beautiful picture. I just wonder if by the end of this year the acceptable standard may be the Blue Ray player in place of HD. I've not been able to rent HD-DVDs from Blockbuster.
Amazon Sale and service is just great. The Price was within internet range and a steal of OEM and brick stores. The product was delivered right on time and in original packaging! Will spend the tax rebate here!Canon CA920 Compact Power Adapter for XL & GL Camcorders
Works pretty well. Does not have an easy switch to smooth scroll which is only thing i dont like, but it is ergonomic and long lasting. I am using it now!
great price for this product it arrived sooner then i expected and will let people to know to use this company
So far, so good with this flash drive. It works fast and reliably USB 2.0 connections. It is also reliable with USB 1.0, however it takes far longer to transfer data/music/etc. What took about 8 seconds to transfer via USB 2.0, took more than 40 minutes via USB 1.0.
This is a great printer for text and graphics. It is very fast, the text looks sharp and the colors are vibrant. This printer was an upgrade from an HP and the set of cartridges for the HP was over $100 while the epsons are about $50. Also the epson cartridges last far longer. Some people have mentioned that the first set of cartridges don't last and I have found this to be entirely untrue. I still have the orginal set (although black is almost out) and I have printed AT LEAST 350 pages. The ink is incrediblely resiliant. Even when printed on standard paper outdoor flyers just do not run. This is a good printer and is made even better by the very low price.
I checked this out at fry's store. I fell in love with this for 1st time.later went to Best Buy and a SHARP rep said great things about this TV. by far, this is the best Hi-def TV out there. A similar one would be XBR4. which is even expensive.
I forgot this flash drive in my jeans and put it through a whole cycle of washer and dryer. After a frightful discovery, I was amazingly surprised that it worked fine and all my files were intact. Great job and 5 STARS to Corsair!!!
I am enthusiastically ambivalent. These headphones sound GREAT. Not just good, but great. Although [...] rated these badboys a notch or a half below Koss's flagship portapros, I'm having a hard time hearing the difference.As of this moment (hey, I've only had them for a few hours), they actually sound both slightly better and slightly worse.THE GOOD:1. Although Koss cans have a rep for being bassy (albeit in a very controlled fashion), I find the sportapros to have a flatter response from low to hi than the portapros, which clearly emphasize the bass.THE BAD:1. The portapros have a clear edge in the mids and highs. No contest. The portapros create a larger, more realistic soundstage. They are also undeniably LOUDER than the sportapros. You'll have to crank up the sports a bit to get optimal sound quality and volume.THE UGLY:1. These are hands down the UGLIEST, [...] ugly, fugly 'phones you will ever see or wear. I took a look at the phones on my head, in the cooler more hip strap behind the head position, and my heart sank. You WILL look like Lando Calrissian's assistant from The Empire Strikes Back (that's not a good thing, btw), whether you want to or not.CONCLUSION:1. outstanding sound for very little money. These are not true audiophile headphones, and neither are the portapros. The ports exaggerate bass albeit in controlled fashion, and the sports while having a flatter bass response, produces mids and highs which are not nearly as impressive.I'll keep looking for the perfect price/performance/esthetics equation. Grados and Senns are up next...
We love having this Mac-friendly scanner, copier, and sharable color printer in the house. The performance of these functions over the first few weeks of use has beat my expecations. Trivial software installation and easily connected via USB to iMac (and shared via Airport to my Powerbook). Great looking unit (quality of plastics, design of paper trays, front panel controls, compact design). ... . Only problem was that the included printer share feature didn't resume sharing after waking up the iMac from sleep (fixed by installing Apple's free USB printer sharing software). Don't forget to order a standard USB peripheral cable (15' works even though the manual suggests 6' max), you may also want to try a pack of the excellent Epson Matte Heavyweight Paper which looks promising for framing digital photos.
This device does not work with 64-bit computers and D-Link has no plan to create a 64-bit driver.
Great product with ver easy installation. It came with all of the necessary parts and instructions for installation! Would recommend this product!
My company owns four of the Garmin Rino 530Hcx radio/gps's and have been using them for the last three years. We do surveying and each of us walks 5-10 miles per day where there is little or no cell phones service and the Rino 530s work great allowing us to keep track of where everyone is at all times. The Rinos up are extremely durable. Its common for our radios to get dropped or fall off the roof of the truck when one of us drives away leaving the rino scratched but still works like new. We also use them in every weather condition from 100 degree plus weather, rain, snow and sub zero temps all without any problems. I've even dropped mine in a creek and it still works great. I love being able to use another radio to locate a lost radio that fell out of a coworkers pocket in waist high grass. That alone has probaly saved us from having to buying 5 new radios in the last year. We use the rino 530s in almost every weather type including rain and snow with no problems. The screen is easy to read in the daylight.A few things to consider; These are really designed to be used with other Rino/GPS radios, not a stand alone unit. We find the range reliable up to 4 miles[GMRS]. A far cry from the advertised 14 mile range but still better than any of the Walmart brand radios we've used regardles of advertised range. There is a little bit of a learning curve the first time you use the Rino but once you learn it, you'll love it. All in all its a great buy and worth every penny.
This remote is ultra programmable on a budget. I love clicking 'watch a movie' and having everything turn on and have the DVD player automatically open for the disc! I had no problem getting this remote to work even the most obscure functions from all of my components. But it, buy it now!
I spend a lot of time outdoors, and I like to take my camera along. I don't need some honking huge bag to carry my Canon PowerShot, a few batteries, and a spare memory card. I just need a good, durable bag that I can throw over my shoulder and go! This is my second Tamrac, for my second PowerShot, and I spent a long time trying to track down a bag that was similar (if not identical) to the 1st one I purchased about 5 years ago. It took me about three weeks, but I finally found it! I highly recommend this bag for the photographer who needs it neat and tidy and simple! And, compared to other bags that really didn't meet my needs, this was a bargain buy!
Don't let the insanely low price fool you - This works as well as the last HDMI cable I purchased at the Big Box store for $25. I'm stocking up on these!
Works perfectly for notebooks, battery lasts, no need of another software, may be used with bluetooth
I set this up with my DirecTV DVR and Home computer over a router and it works flawlessly. Setup took a bit longer than I hoped, but it was fairly painless.The computer screen brings up a virtual Remote for my DirecTV unit next to the view screen. The view screen is scaleable to whatever size you wish to view. The bigger the size, there will be a slight drop in video quality. I have the DirecTV unit hooked using the RCA jacks rather than the S video cable, you should bet higher video quality if you use S video. Although, I must say the video quality is very good.I will have a new Treo 755P in a couple of days and hope to stream my DirecTV to the Treo over the Sprint data network when I get it set up. I'll update when I get this hooked up and let you know how it went.You'll love this gizmo - Buy It !!Update-I just set this up on my Palm Treo 755P and it works flawlessly! This is awesome- DirecTV on my mobile phone !!Setup for remote viewing had to be finished by tech support though, not a slingbox issue, but the router setting was messed up. 10 minutes and the tech had it done.. Excellent service.I can change channels and watch whatever I want on my DirecTV over my phone on the Sprint Network. The picture is chrystal clear and the sound is pretty good. This is the coolest thing yet !!
This product is idiot-proof to install and even easier to use. Quality of hardware and software has been well thought out and works effortless. Highlt suggest it to people with digital cameras for uploading files onto your P.C. This product appears as a new drive on your P.C. and interfaces as one. You don't need luck to use this item, just enjoy it !!
I hate this remote. The Harmony 670 is a piece of junk. Not only is it difficult to set up but it picks and chooses what funtions will work or not. I bought this about 15 months ago and despite 3 attempts to set up my TV, DVD, Receiver, Cable Box/DVR and Xbox I never got it working for more than 50% of the functions I needed. I mean I spent hours reading the worthless manual and witht he terrible software. Manually setting up button by button. And never got anywhere close to functional (never got it to even replace one device fully).So after several bouts of leaving it in the drawer because I was so mad it it I finally decided Hey my TV/DVD upstairs remote is going, might as well replace that one. It's all in one, how hard can this be....Zip, nada, nothing. After 7 attempts to set up I couldn't even get the power toggle to work.I am not ignorant. I'm 38 and work in the tech industry. I can set up PC's and entertainment centers for the most part, but this remote is beyond me. I hate it. I have even called the support line and that was a waste of time.I should have know, Logitech used to be a customer of mine in WA and they always bought the cheapest parts no matter what. Although I had doubts in the quality because of that I heard it was a great remote...turns out the software just sucks.Never again Logitech.
I am very good with maps and directions and didnot feel that I really needed this device, however, I soon learned that is really convenient to have because you don't have to be constantly looking for road signs and the GPS lets you know in advance of upcoming turns. I read the reviews before purchasing this item and was somewhat concerned about some of the negative reviews. I found that if you read the manual before using the unit the first time, almost all of the negative comments were unfounded. It is very easy to use and easy to program, and the buttons provide a great shortcut to the touch screen features. I found that the maps are not always correct and occasionally it wil fail to give you the correct turn, however it recovers very quickly and will reroute you back to the correct course. This is a rare occurence. I also found that when using points of interest, some of the things are no longer there. This is especially true of restuarants. I presume these places went out of business and the programmers do not have knowledge of that fact. Maybe they will correct some of these in their next map upgrade. All in all I would highly recommend this device.
They work great, and do the job they're meant to do. Thanks 3M! :)
After looking at tripods ranging from $20 to $1,000, I plunked down in the middle. The U212 has proved to be solid, stable and easy to adjust. The quick release is a nice touch, as well. As the name implies, it's not a featherweight, and I'd probably not use it as a backpacking tripod, but then, I take my little point and shoot up mountains, not the big D-80 DSLR. The Slik and a good prime lens work very well for photographing theater in available light.
The light it gives is too little, I think I would need at least 3 or more of the same one to be able to light my whole keyboard.It only gives light to a couple of keys at a time.If you want to light your whole laptop keyboard don't buy this lamp.
Arrived on time; the filter is has exceptional build quality! The images and the polarizing effect is spot on when used appropriately.
Don't know a lot about HDMI cable quality. We have these running from our DVR to the TV, as well as from our DVD to the TV. We don't notice anything about them that would make us complain. The price was cheap and as always, buying from Amazon was great (no delays, great price, good packaging).
I purchased this item to connect several external USB 2.0 hard drives (Iomega, Western Digital and Western Digital Passport). It did not work well with some of the drives for no apparent reason. It is very likely that this hub is underpowered.It works well with external DVD burner (Sony), USB trackball and mouse.If you are looking for a universal USB hub, make sure it can provide enough power for external drives.
When I purchased this it didn't say anything about the signal strength. Once I received the item I realized that you basically ha to have the computer right next to the router for this to work.
The Pelican case is a good, sturdy, strong, waterproof case. NOTE: the latches are very tight, making it hard to open for some.
This may not be the fanciest flash drive or the most GB's available, but as teacher, grad student, and multiple computer owner I must say that it consistantly does its job. I have never lost a file using it and have never had a problem accessing any file stored on in, using any computer. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants the best portable data storage for the price.
SanDisk does it again. Fast performance and no problems at all.
I really liked the universal kit. It works well and for a great price. You cant go wrong with 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.
The headphones have worked out very well so far. The biggest problem I'd had in using in-ear style phones before was having them move around or slide out of position while training. This was especially true while running. I can say definitively that the MX75s are not giving me the same issue. They are comfortable and remain in place during long jogs and even interval training.One thing that has been slightly annoying is the cord. It's a good length, comes in its own carrying case, and is designed with an offset cord to keep from placing stress on the ears. All that is very nice, but the cord itself maintains its curl from being packaged. The constant curl (like a phone cord) means that it ends up bouncing and hitting me in the neck while running. Sometimes I don't notice, sometimes it's annoying.Other than that, very solid. Nice to have an ear bud where I don't have to worry about poor sound.
I did research for 4 months looking for a Camara that will allow me to monitor my kids from work so that I wont miss anything that is going on in my house. I read many reviews out there regarding other camaras and so far I found this Panasonic BL-C30 to be the best for my needs. The product was very easy to setup with my wireless router at home. The public web interface to control the camara from the internet is was very easy to install and its does the job.The Pan and Tilt is awsome. However, there is no Zoom feature on this camara only on the BL-C20 (no pan and tilt on lower model). This is so far a good investment. It comes with software that will allow you to record to your hard drive on customizable settings suck as hear sensors. I recommend this product. Will buy other panasonic camaras in the future to expand my network of wireless camaras.
FOr a while I was thinking about buying an Apple Ipod, but hten I saw those on a website. 5 hours of music to one MiniDIsc really caught my attention. This player is acually more frugal than the APlle Ipod. FOr 300 dollars you get 5000 songs (Ipod) For 200 dollars in Mini Discs (The SOny Multi-color ones) you can get more than 7000 songs. That, to me, was a major sellling point. Then, I bought it and got it home. This product amazed me even more. The software is so easy to use, and works really quickly. You can make custom folders withcertain songs in them, and yuo can even record in different quality modes. (LP2-Best LP4-2nd Best) Truthfully, I can't tell the difference between them. I would reccomend this player to anyone who is looking for a way to store lots of music on something very small. I would also buy this over any Mp3 player. Yet again, Sony has come through!
16 GB of space for the price alone makes it great, but it's seems as durable as any other flash drive. Good product, great price.
What more could you ask for?! I purchased these as back-up since mine was getting pretty old. They hold the charge very well. I had purchased some knock off batteries off of a popular auction site and they just weren't cutting it. Definitely worth spending the extra couple of dollars to get the real thing!
Pretty robust cover, held up through summers and NY winters. Used it through about 3 1/2 years before the seams started to rip. Nothing lasts forever I guess.
No problem getting it, and it does what these do - protect the lens and cut out some haze. Not much more to say.
Great brand, very reliable form of media storage. Never have a problem with TDK.
These 6-foot cables were exactly as ordered. Would have preferred 3-foot cables but they were not available. Long live USB cables.
I had a "Change Drum Soon" message for over a year, and the original drum kept working fine. I finally had to replace the drum at 16,080 copies because of some smearing/double imaging.This trick, plus the tape-over-hole trick for extending toner cartridge life, reduces your consumables cost by 40%. Well under 2 cents per page...better than any other laser printer I know of.**12-30-09: The following trick is obsolete. HL-2040 is no longer sold** -->> The brother HL-2040 printer often goes on sale for 65 to 70 bucks. Just throw away the printer but use the DR-350 drum and the starter toner cartridge ($25 worth of toner).
I wanted the ones made in Austria, I got the ones made in China. I am sending them back. Not what I expected.
As an FYI, Amazon has this product listed 3 different ways as "Motorola Surfboard Broadband Cable Modem SB-5101" and as "Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem" and as "SURFboard Cable Modem". All are listed at 3 different prices, too!I did a little bit of homework, and the Motorola seemed to have good reviews. This product is supposed to be the same in function as the SB5120 except that the SB5101 uses a slightly different chip set.I chose to buy a cable modem so that I could replace the rental unit from the cable company. Make sure your cable company supports this cable modem before buying!For my setup, I have my cable service from the evil Comcast, my cable modem, and an older Linksys wireless router. The day my Motorola cable modem arrived, I took it out of the box, glanced at the Quick setup guide, and plugged it in. I called Comcast, navigated through their Byzantine automated phone menu system, and read off the MAC ID to the tech services person. He did some stuff on his end to first recognize the new cable modem. Then he had to do some other configuration on his end because of the router. Once that was done, viola! We've been using the cable modem for the past week or so without incident.To me this is the best kind of electronics product. It takes ~30 sec to hook it up, and once it's done, you can forget about it. It took longer to open the package (and much longer on the call with Comcast) than it took to hook it up.
for a lot less!I do wish there were a battery charger for this instead of having to charge this in the device... not a negative, not really related to this product.. just putting it out there in the universe :)
I bought mine in BestBuy store and tried it on both Dell Latitude D600/win XP and Dell desktop/win 2000 with GPS device (Trimble Placer 450).It worked better than expected since Windows XP recognized new USB hardware and showed me new COM4 port in Device Manager instantly. No need for installation CD that is btw. supplied with the cable. I could instantly get data to the HyperTerminal application.The only thing I do not like is the price. I would go for the cheaper, but had to have the cable immediately, therefore I purchased it in the store.
I ordered this IR filter for my Canon Digital Rebel XTi. It works great when the camera is placed on a tripod with an average exposure time of 5 seconds (on a typical sunny day). Overall, the filter, combined with a custom white-balance setting, produce the results I had hoped for.
I use this for my electronic piano practice sessions. Great sound quality and i appreciate the nice long flexible spiral cord.
AJ-1 has a very unque shape with lots of function, such as CD-R/RW compatible, wall-mountable, clock, timer and has 10 seconds anti-shock proof so that I can take this player for long drive. Also perfect for the kitchen so your wife or girl friend can enjoy the favorite music while cooking. The perfect gift item for coming thanks giving holiday !
When i bought this modem the first thing that came to my mind is will it stand up to around the clock operation because you never turn it off. Well in the almost two months that I've owned this unit i have come to realize its build for just that. I havn't had the slightest issues. Its been running effortlessly cool,quiet,& reliable. THANKX!! Motorala: What a Great Unit!!!
This is the 3rd product of this kind I've purchased. The first lasted years & the second, which was the same product only newer, lasted a couple of months! So here I am trying another model from a different manufacturer. So far, so good.
Hello I just want to tell you, this headphones are the best for dj, I had been working as a dj for 28 years and use this headphones for more than 10 years, they are easy to work with and easy to fold, the sound is very good,. so if you are thinking to buy a good pair of headphones choose RP-DJ1200A. thank youDJ BENJISOLIS
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.
My environments: TV, DirectTV box, 2nd satellite box, Yamaha receiver and 2 DVD players. I setup different "activities" to control several devices at the same time. It took me 1~2 hours to setup correctly and it works fine. Although it's more expensive than the others, but the expandibility is much better. Besides, I like the color LCD screen. With it, I can setup many customized buttons by its "page up/down" functions.The only problem is the "button". Because it's made by plastic and in flat, sometimes it's hard to feel/know whether I pushed the buttons or not. It takes me sometimes to get used to it.Overall, this is a nice product and I don't need to put 5~6 RCs on table anymore.
The headphones provide great sound throughout their sound range. Even though they are not over ear headphones the bass is solid, and always there without downing out midrange or the high notes. They can be worn for extended periods of time without fatigue, and your ears do not sweat. I would strongly suggest incurring the additional expense for an in-line volume cotrol to watch movies. Since your not next to your receiver it makes volume adjustments much easier.
I've had it about a month and it works just fine. I would recommend this to anyone, and it was less expensive than buying it at the store.
I am usually very high on Linksys products but this item was not useful at all. It was to be used to bridge the wireless signal about 100 feet from my house into my shop so I could utilize my computer in the shop. Unfortunately even at 50 ft away this unit could not connect. My shop computer never got a signal from it even at close distances. The configuration of this unit is rather vague and it may have needed some code to engage it but the directions did not tell me. I was very disappointed in this unit as it was advertised to do the job, one that it could not do.
I originally bought this HD to serve as a second hard drive in my system, the first being a Western Digital 80GB with 2MB cache. First of all, you should know that because it's listed as "OEM," you're just getting the drive and nothing else. You'll need to buy a SATA data cable (if you don't have one) and have an extra SATA power connection from your power supply unit (PSU). It's not the white plug with the round holes, it's a thin black plug that looks like a larger version of the data cable. I'm not sure how people set up the partitions without a boot disc, but luckily I still had the WD Hard Drive Tools CD that came with the older drive, so I set my motherboard BIOS to have the PC boot from the DVD drive and created one 50GB partition without too much trouble. I decided to transfer my files to the new HD and use the old one for extra space, and do a clean install of Windows XP on the new drive. XP doesn't recognize partitions above 130GB (until you upgrade the Service Packs), which is why I only had the one 50GB partition to start off with (see below).The Windows install went smoothly, and I used a thumb drive to install SP1 followed by SP3 (you need 1 installed before you can install 3). I also re-installed the motherboard drivers (from the WD CD). Then I used the built-in partition manager (right-click My Computer, click Manage, click Disk Management and right-click on the unused space on the hard drive to create new partitions). I had the 50GB partition for Windows and programs, and created an 80GB partition for my pictures/docs/videos, a 100GB partition for my mp3s, and the rest was partitioned for copied DVDs. For some reason, XP only recognizes it as a 465GB hard drive, but it's not a big deal, as it's still more space than I'll need.I re-downloaded a lot of the programs that were on my old HD, and otherwise copied most of the files over without too much trouble. If you have enough space on your HD, you should keep the original installation files instead of deleting them (the install package for my Zune, for instance, is 131MB, and too an hour to download again. I reformatted the Zune to start fresh with my updated and reorganized collection). After making sure everything was copied, I cleared some of the partitions on the old HD and used that space to make one big partition. I re-copied a few important files back to the old HD, just in case the new drive ever fails (unlikely).The HD performs really well. It's nearly silent, and loads everything much faster than the old HD (I'm now able to start XP and immediately access my drives and programs, where before the desktop would show but nothing would respond for a few minutes). Going from 2MB to 16MB cache makes a huge difference. All in all, this hard drive is a great buy (I remember buying the 80gb for $60 just 3 years ago! How technology changes...).
MSI, i guess i could start off by saying thank you for not forgetting about us AGP guys.i have this motherboard with 2gb OCZ gold edition ramAMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6000+ 3.0 GHz ProcessorAti Radeon sapphire X1950 pro 512 AGP8xAC-1 Barracuda 7.1 gaming cardWD Caviar 7,500 rpm HDApevia custom caseLite-on dvd burner W/ lightscribeLet me start off by saying this mobo really takes a lot of time to get just right in the Bios, and especially running windows vista, it reads the memory incorrectly so you must do it manually, as well as set the right voltage, i had problems with the BSOD a lot of times till i got it all just right. After everything was working great i tried to over clock, a bit.the mobo wouldnt OC to 202, everytime it would have a bsod on startup of windows, then the 2nd reboot would work fine, but if i left it at 200 all is well. doesnt really matter with this processor, it is very fast, i have been an intel guy forever, this was my first AMD setup, and i am a believer, this combo really is a great setup, i play high end games on med/high setting COD4, Crysis, FEAR, Prey. ect. They all run great, and i also use the computer as a media center with a second HDTV as the display.all in all great price, and awesome potential.
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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.
Don't buy this it is extremely weak and unreliable. That's my experience w/ most Linksys products.
When I first got it, I was excited because the sound was great. I was using it to supplement the small stereo I had in my room. My wife took it for a jog. It worked great during the jog. The next time I tried to play a CD on it, did not work any more. Total amount of days with it... 4 days. It would not recognize as having a CD in it and it would not start. I am not sure if I would buy another from this company, I am thinking in buying something that would last more than a few days.
I have to say I had my doubts and fears about and HDMI cable for this price but damn this product is great. I am so glad I got three. I am using two right now on my dvd player and my computer to my tv. Amazing and all three work great.
I don't own one yet but can you tell me(if you have one),does it scroll own the menu of the song title?or if it doesnt then what is the maximum number of characters allowed?
I did my homework on this memory including testing the same memory from another manufacturerAmazon's price was compelling - but the memory didn't workSo I bought memory locally to be able to return it if necessaryThe kbyte memory worked just fineI'll hesitate before choosing PNY memory againGood luck to my brother geeks
I was so excited to find this modem - it saved me so much money from buying it locally. I placed the order that morning and it shipped that afternoon. Arrived in perfect condition in it's same packaging and box.
i like these speakersim 16 and like my music LOUD and have a nice bassthese speakers do just thati have them on my comptueri had them with the onboard sound and the quality was surprisingly goodthen opted for a different sound card and it got a hell of alot betterall in all these are loud speakers with amazin qualityget them
Unit comes in small size compared to those with 6 inch speaker panels, but if you aren't trying to fill up your whole house, this unit does just great.It's straight forward and simple to operate--just the way things ought to be.
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.
I've been using the headset for a few weeks now and I'm pretty happy with it. People seem to be able to hear me pretty well, I can hear them fine and they seem to be pretty sturdy and will, hopefully, last me a long time. I think they were a good choice for the money and I'm happy with them. I would definitely recommend them if you're looking for a reasonably priced headset with good sound.
I've had this wireless router for about a year and I continue to be unhappy with it.The Good News: The wired component is just fine. With Cat5, it has been utterly reliable.The Bad News: The wireless range is terrible. We live in a typical post-WWII, 1200 SqFt house on LA's Westside. Aside from the 3rd bedroom/home office and living room, the signal is unreliable in all other rooms, even the backyard just outside the office's window. There has been no firmware upgrades from Belkin. Ever. The WEP security has been problematic. Even in the room I've never been able to connect up at 128.I say buy another brand. I'm giving this one away and asking Santa for a better unit.
My hubby uses these for gaming online, and he thinks they are really great! Good sound and fit! Thanks!
This is a great television for its size. The closed captioning is a bit difficult to read due to the font size. The remote control is a bit small. The colors associated with the predefined picture settings are not great, needs to be adjusted.My original set was defective near the end of the first year under warranty. The customer support is terrible, spent on the average of 50 minutes on at least 3 occasions. The first set (Day 1 thru Day 20), Philips screwed up the address. The second set (Day 21 thru Day 40), FedEx delivered to the wrong address. The third set (Day 41 thru Day 50), was refurbished and defective (would not turn on, gone through troubleshooting with Customer Support). After the frustration and aggravation with Customer Support, my case was escalated to Consumer Relations. The individual in Consumer Relations stated that Philips will pick up the cost to ship the defective third set back to them and offered a buyback. Despite a satisfactory resolution and a great television, Philips Customer Support is disappointing, a customer will be told 15-20 days for a replacement set to be ordered and sent. Hopefully my experience with Customer Support was an isolated incident.
the DvD player ceased to work properly.it gives noise and always dvds stop working .dvds work fine on other players.i tried to ask for another one and they disconnected me many times.
I almost gave up on this battery because it was not the same shape as the original and it had to fit in a small square space. The original was square, 3 cells X 2 cells, the replacement is linear 6 cells. By luck, I saw a picture in the Dell service manual that showed it about to be installed in a different orientation partly under cover.The tape is too thin to attach it to the components on the board.It serves the purpose and works well.
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!
From the features in the advert.....1) Anodized aluminum hard case 2) Spring-loaded closure keeps cover firmly closed 3) Hinge-opening holds cover in place for hands-free viewingIn real...... 1) Made out of plastic. 2) The spring is too weak to keep the cover closed. 3) Which makes it more difficult to write, as the Palm doesn't fit in the palm of your hand anymore..And I paid a 33 hard earned bucks (10% of what the PalmV cost) on this cheap Made In China thing that I have to keep closed with a rubberband. That's what I call a ripp off.I will return it and ask my 6 year old son to make something nice for fathersday. For sure that I have to close his creature with a rubberband aswell, but that's what I expect from it, but not from a Genuine Palm handheld quality accessory.
This thing is extremely bulky. It doesn't have room for you to add more sheets in, ie: not a three ring binder fashion. I wouldn't buy it again unless it's less than $10---better yet, $5.
[EDIT: December 2012] I take it back, this mouse is flawless. Five stars (had been four). Five years of heavy use and this mouse still is performing flawlessly. It has spent five years stuffed into my book bag every day and keeps on trucking. This mouse along with its big brother, theLogitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse (Black)(of which I have three), is the reason I visit the Logitech site sometimes, just to see if there's something else they make that I could buy. Solid, long-lasting, professional quality. You get what you pay for.[Original review]I have two of these, one for my Mac laptop and one for my Linux desktop. I'll get the flaw out of the way first - the wakeup delay is infuriating. After it powers-off, it will respond to movement but not mouse clicks for what seems an eternity, but is around 15 seconds. Why can't they have it activate fully on the first click? This seems to me (I'm a programmer) to be just a software issue. Sometimes I feel like throwing this thing as you sit there waiting for your mouse to boot!Everything else about it is flawless. The tracking is smooth and is immune to the runaway-optical-mouse-cursor thing. It's covered with all sorts of clever switches and sliders and doodads I don't use but are probably great for something. The sideways-pressing mouse wheel is nifty for systems that can use it (my Mac). The free-spinning and weighted wheel is the coolest thing. For Linux/X users, you have to use the wheel as the middle button which is not particularly convenient but it does the job. I still get a kick out of ejecting the USB receiver out of the mouse body. 's fun.Overall though, my recommendation is: a solid buy.
It is a good protection for an expensive item. I've seen several complaints about it being for right-handed people only. It is not. It is a question of which side to attach it to.
I had not used a bracket before and wasn't sure whether I was going to find it useful or not, so I didn't want to pay a lot. I looked at some of the other brackets in this price range and they felt flimsy and unreliable. The Manfrotto 233B, on the other hand, is a very solid bracket for a very good price.On the down side, this would not be a great choice if you were going to want to shoot in vertical orientation often, or if you wanted to switch quickly from one orientation to the other. Yes, it is possible to twist the flash arm around so the flash is above the camera in vertical orientation. But it's awkward to do this. I have to sit down, hold the whole shebang very carefully, and it takes a couple of seconds. And it's very awkward to use the camera like this.But if you're content to keep the camera in normal (horizontal) orientation, this bracket is a good way to do it.
Needed a short cable to connect my computer to my TV. This was very reasonably priced doesn't mess with the signal at all.
It's light as a feather, precise enough to nudge it and the cursor moves just 1 pixel, the wheel is stiff and clicks through its turns instead of rolling freely, and the buttons take a firm press and they click sharply. It's a little unusual because of its small size (you need to become a "claw" style mouse user), but you'll never want to go back to pushing around a big awkward mouse again.
This is a must for the price, loop it through your belt, and your camera is there protected when you need it. The pocket is handy for battery storage if you need fresh batteries. But to be honest since I bought GOOD rechargables (NiCAd Sony) I have taken many, many pics and haven't had to replace them yet.
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.
I was very pleased with the quick arrival of my Oly. DS-40 recorder. It arrived even quicker than promised and in the condition that was promised (if not better). The recorder was still in the original box with all the accessories that came with it. The price was WELL below what a recorder of this capacity would cost at an electronics store. I would not hesitate to purchase another if the need arises. I even told a few of my friends to take look at them. For all the options this recorder has, and the price I paid, I can only say WOW!
I have an older Laserjet 4MP with a Centronics interface. I plugged this cable in between my laptop and the printer and voila! Windows 7 auto-detected the 4P/4MP, auto-installed all the drivers and it was ready to go! I didn't have to read the attached instructions or search for any drivers. It just worked! True plug-and-play!
Prints both color and black and white super fast and has amazing detail. Produces amazing photo prints. The copier has been used lots of times for school related things at my house. The only downside is the cost of ink cartridges. Canon uses a chip on the cartridge that I think soles purpose it to prevent you from using aftermarket cartridges. It is hard to find aftermarket ink, but it is availble on the internet. You can pry the chip off the Canon cartridge and use double sided tape and apply to the aftermarket cartridge. I've had great results with the aftermarket ink. Canon cost about $16 per cartridge and there are 5 of them. I bought the aftermarket for $3-$4 each. It's a little hassle, but certainly worth the effort. I don't print many photos so I can't speak about photo quality much. For normal everyday printing, it saves a lot of money.
No complaints. I have the same exact model on my other computer. Great mouse.
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!
Targus, well known for the variety of cases that tote a good percentage of the laptop and notebook computers around the world, have addressed another of the travelers' needs.What do you do with your mouse?If you hate pointing devices that are integrated into the laptop and notebook computers like I do, then this is the answer. I deal with the built-in touch pad mouse and do not miss-key often. However, I particularly dislike the tiny red button mouse that requires delicate movements. My finger slips off and the screen is suddenly filled with characters. Characters that I have to guide the mouse carefully over so that I can then highlight and delete... only to find I am back in the same cycle.I use a Sony F580 laptop as my primary computer along with the Microsoft Optical mouse. I also use an IBM X20 when I travel. This delightful two-pound machine is plagued with the red button mouse. Targus saves the day with a mouse that almost matches my system; talk about a match being made in techno-heaven!The Targus mouse is small and requires very little surface for manipulation. It is ideal for use on airplane trays, impromptu work areas in various offices, or the suite where I happen to be staying.The very size of the mouse creates a drawback. My hands are small, but they do get cramps when I spend a great deal of time using it. This mouse is less than half the size of a normal ergonomically designed mouse. The solution is simple though, just take a break.The mechanical device is both PC and Mac compatible. It uses USB plug-and-play, but the cable is only twenty-four inches long. The perfect solution would be an optical mouse with a longer &quot;tail&quot; so that I could use any surface except glass as the mouse pad.Targus provides a one-year warranty for the product.I give it five stars for the compact design, usability, 2.4 ounce weight, and rescuing me from the red button mouse plague.Victoria Tarrani
Just arrived, Amazon Ships (most) things quick and for free! Set up was easy, now it's not a top of the line unit but it is more than adequate. This unit is set up for both PALS to NTSC play but it is NOT multi regional. For most people that is not a big deal. However,after vacationing in Europe and getting some vacation (Tourist) DVD I got a crash course in "Regional" DVD players. I did a quick google search and got this code;after setting up unit with your TV turn unit on and open the door with the remote input 7-8-9--OK--0 Next turn unit off and turn it back on, it should now be Region Free. I do not know if this could do any damage (I don't see how) and I've read that sometimes it needs to be repeated but I input the information one time put in my Ally McBeal (from the UK a Region 2 DVD) and it works fine. I then put in a standard USA DVD and it works too. NO GUARANTEE just my experience
There were a ton of great reviews for this product and I needed an HDMI cord. Despite picking 2 day shipping it took a good 2 weeks to arrive. That wouldn't have bothered me except on plugging it in to my PS3, all my screen did was flicker. Luckily it was only 3 bucks so not much risk but I'll be tossing it.
I've had my Archos 605 80G for almost a month now and enjoying every bit of it. As many reviewers have indicated, the battery life needs improvement and there should be a wall charger included in the package. The product is also quite masculine - and lacks physical appeal. Apart from those three complaints, I am satisfied with the product and it's capabilities.Archos need to step up there advertising because I knew virtually nothing about this product until I was reading some reviews while deciding whether or not I should purchase the iPod Touch 16G. Alas! I was more convinced that the Archos better suited my needs (taping my tv shows and the video capabilities).Now I need to figure out how to keep my husband from using it more than I do ;).
I've been using this keyboard/mouse for about a month and have been pretty impressed. I sit about 10 ft. from my system and the response rate is indistinguishable from a wired setup. I love how slim the keyboard is and using 4 lithium batteries it's light as a feather. The mouse works well and its included charger is nice. A pleasant surprise: the touchpad works quite well! It takes a little practice because unlike a laptop touchpad it is (I assume) designed to be used with your right thumb (lefties take note). It's smaller than a normal touchpad, but with a little practice I've learned how to quickly "flick" the cursor across the screen. I find myself using the mouse less and less.Bottom line: if you're looking for a reasonably priced, reliable wireless solution for a PC that's attached to your home entertainment system, this is hard to beat.
On the rebate form they provide a place to cut out the UPC code and a place to write the serial number. Then they reject the rebate claiming that you're supposed to cut the serial number from the box too. Probably, the clearest/most obvious rebate scam I've ever fallen victim to. DVD player still works mostly, but I would never trust this company to buy anything else.
Reviews of this product can be found under the same product but listed by Amazon as merely "Digimemo Handwriting...."I have been using the L2 and this software product for about two months now. Indeed, as the first reviewer put it, "don't expect perfection but do expect a high degree of accuracy." I can also find room for just a little sympathy for the 2nd reviewer that wrote not to waste time with this.I gave a "demonstration" speech on this product to my local Toastmasters club. Before the speech, I had all in attendance (about 10) write on the L2 "Hello my name is...." followed by their name and anything else they wanted to say. Then, the first half of the speech was an intro to the technologies. For the second part, I attached the L2 to my laptop, asked the club to gather around me and I demonstrated how quickly and easily the upload and conversion took place. For everyone but one person, the recognition was over 90%. However, for one person, even though they had very nice hand writing, it recognized only about 20%. For that person, I definitely wouldn't recommend the device.However, my own experience is that I am completely amazed by this device. As a corporate manager who is in back-to-back meetings and as a Christian taking notes at my religious functions, I am very pleased with the success of the item. Based on my recommendation, at least 4 personal acquaintances have said they will definitely buy one. What really sells them though, is trying it for themselves, which I'm always willing to let them do. My penmenship is far from wonderful, but not as bad as the jokes about medical doctors. It has really gotten bad since most of what I do is typed on a computer. However, my penmenship has improved some now that I am using the L2--now that I KNOW I can write without having to come back to my desk and transcribe everything into the word processer. (BTW, this software comes with an option to export the converted handwritten document to Microsoft Word as typed text. However, every physical line you write on the pad is converted to paragraph so that after the conversion, line-wrapping is ineffectual. You do have to manually remove the paragraph mark at the end of lines that are within the same paragraph.I do wish the software had a feature where it would read scanned documents. I have hand written notes from before I bought this thing. I would love to convert them. From what I've found, this is the only product on the market that successfully converts actual cursive. The IRIS product, Readiris Pro 11, claims to be able to recognize hand PRINTING, but the details sound so limiting that I haven't even tried it. I use Readiris Pro 11 only for scanning typeset or laser printed documents.
Great little recorder. Love the fact that you can plug it into the usb on your computer and drag the files off. USB recharges the batteries on the recorder too.
I can go outside and do chores, if I crank it up a little I can mow or weed eat.I have tried 3 other cheep brands-- no good. This my second pair. I have one upstairs and one down. Works great for TV or Stereo.
This camera sucks! I hate it, it takes crappy pictures and is a total waste of money. What a rip off.
I did not view my original feedback as negative. I simply noted that it took way longer to arrive than was promised, hence the 3 star rating. The product itself is exactly as advertised and I am very happy with it. The price was amazing considering what it would have cost me locally. The seller has since contacted me and offered to refund 50% of the purchase price because of the shipping issues which were not really their fault. I will not take them up on their offer but greatly appreciate their willingness to work with their customers. The seller gets 5 stars for their customer service. Thank you for being a responsible seller and looking after your customers.
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.
Functionally, the product worked as intended. My iPod nano 4th Gen was able to send R/L signals to my stereo using this product.However, they made the housing of the the 3.5mm plug so big, it can't be plugged in at the same time as the USB adapter. So either I can use the iPod with the stereo, or it can be charging via a USB power adapter. But not both. So now I have to remember to perform a cable switch every time I turn on or turn off my iPod.For those who don't know, iPod nano 4th Gen has the USB and 3.5mm jacks right next to each other on the bottom of the unit.Some of the blame lies at Apple's feet as they put those two connectors so close. But Belkin made the plug housing far larger than most 3.5mm plugs are these days. Apparently in effort of having a sleek design. I'd rather it work with the highest-selling nano to date.
I bought this little mouse for my laptop because I hate the little tracking pad. It is perfect, works on all surfaces and the retractable cord makes it easy to take along--no tangling. Great value too.
For me the best reason to get the hueyPro is that it will adjust the monitors for room light changes. (I have dual monitors, so I need the "Pro" version.) That way if I work in the daytime with the shades open or at night with no other lights on, the monitors will still give me an accurate representation of what I should be seeing. On the down side, when I change the light, it take almost a minute to make the change.
As a web developer, I do a lot of mixed work that requires single-pixel precision, and this is by far the best mouse I've ever used.I've rarely seen any of the skipping or lag common among optical mice, and paired with a real optical mousepad the movement is smooth and responsive.As everyone here has said, it's been discontinued, but you can still find them. I've bought three since I found out they were going away! Bring 'em back!
The movies look great (but I don't have many players to compare with).+ Plays name brand and generic DVD +/-R media. Haven't tried +/-RW.+ Plays the jpegs on CD-Rs as a slideshow.+ Loads a 4 megapixel (approx 1.8MB) jpeg image in about 14s which seems to go by relatively quickly because the image is being displayed top to bottom while loading. The manual recommends a max of &quot;2400 pixels&quot; (2.4mp?).+ Can play MP3 and WMA files.- The LED next to the current tray that's being used flashes during the entire playback of the movie. Very irritating. Flashing is used to quickly grab attention, not as a lengthy indicator.- The trays feel flimsy. I would've preferred the 5 disc carousel used by the Sony 665.- The numbering of the disc trays start at 5 at the top to 1 at the bottom. Wouldn't it be more obvious to put 1 at the top and 5 at the bottom?This a very good player but the feature that makes it really stand out for me is the jpeg viewer.
Prior 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- (...)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
It is so wonderful to be able to mute the TV and hear, through the TV Ears, excellent sound quality and be able to conveniently turn down the sound on annoying ads or turn up the sound when watching British films.
Acoustically and ergonomically, the MDR-IF3000 is all that Sony claims it is. Unfortunately, it can be recharged only on the base station: no separate battery charger is available for it. With prolonged use and/or many headphones, juggling multiple headphones on one charger is sure to fail. If you need multiple headphones, perhaps a product line that provides extra battery chargers as well as extra headphones would be preferable.
This product was exactly what I was looking for. I'm 44 and began getting extra facial hair--I don't mean in one spot. We're talking about the "fuzz" that makes grandma (at least back in the day when I was younger) take on the feel of a slightly furry and soft creature. Not the look I was going for. Since these fine hairs were pretty much everywhere on my face--forehead, cheeks, chin, and upper lip--plucking was out of the question. The expense and time of getting waxed was more than I was prepared to give up for vanity. After a couple of hours of researching various ideas and products, I selected the Panasonic Facial Groomer. It took me a bit to get over the notion that I was about to shave my face! Now I use it about once a month and love it! I go from granny to me in just matter of minutes. Pretty slick :-)
Fantastic camera. Pictures are great, price is fair, LCD is good enough. The battery that is included in the package lasts a long time. I took almost 400 pictures (most of them with the LCD on), recorded 2 movies, and the batts are still working.I am completely satisfied. Thanks Kodak!
I'm using the cable for about a month now and haven't encountered (yet?) the dreaded "sudden change of lock combination" so many people here encountered. Yet, I am missing a feature that I had in a cheap clone lock looking almost similar to the Targus Defcon CL. See the black bulk that closes the cable loop ? On the clone it was actually a metalic disk with a hole (similar to the one you find in the laptop). This allows you to lock the cable to itself when going away with the laptop. You might think noone would steal a lock cable because they don't know the combination and would be useless, but it happens (especially because they get a better chance to steal your laptop later on). This forces you every time you need to walk away with your own laptop to have to carry the cable lock with you.
Have used them on my other laptop computer...Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Aloe Green
Yes...these speakers are pretty good. But after about 5 months of use, this system has failed to impress me. First, I didn't notice the hiss, but out of nowhere there is a loud popping noise every now and then. A VERY loud popping! Second, my subwoofer is sub-par now. At certain bass levels, the bass pops which is distracting and disappointing. Apparently the subwoofer couldn't handle it a lot of bass. Overall if you want to get a sound system for a cheap price, get these. Just don't play your music on it very loud.
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!
I wish I knew more about this product. It is old and very used. It seems to be working. I am yet to use this product.
I bought this several months ago to use with my slate tablet when I wanted to/had to use a keyboard. For awhile it generally worked, although the keys are very gummy and you need to press them very firmly when typing. But that's OK. What's not OK is that after very light use, the keys for all numbers other than 5 and 6 have stopped responding, along with all of the corresponding shift-keys--parenthesis, the "at" sign for e-mail, etc.--I can't type them because I'm using this piece of junk now. You can't appreciate how irritating it is to work without number and the other keys until you are forced to do it. Stay away from this virtually useless product.
Please read some reviews on the internet BEFORE considering this product.... or anything made by ARCHOS They NO LONGER offer a program guide, which made it a stand out among its competitors. They do not know if it will be re-instated. They are a difficult company to work with at best. If you have ANY tech problems which can happen with these small electronics there is no service.. NONE.. if you want help with anything you will have to pay!! They have such great ideas in theory... but nothing stands behind these products.... I am not pleased with this product and see that they are still listing it with a program guide..It does not exist.. and according to customer service today.. may never again. I guess my next move is to... *gulp* an Ipod.....
SO MUCH INTERFERENCE. I BOUGHT ONE SET AND THEY SUCKED AND BROKE RIGHT AWAY. I ORDERED A 2ND PAIR THINKING IT WAS A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER I WAS WRONG!!!!. I DONT KNOW WHO IS SAYING THESE THINGS ARE GREAT THEY ARE LYING DO NOT BUY ITS NOT EVENWOTH THE 5 OR 6 BUX
Bought for a Chocolate wireless Verizon phone and it works as promised.
Todo fue r&aacute;pido, enseguida me llego el correo con el c&oacute;digo del producto. Estoy muy complacido con la compra. Y todo desde la comodidad de mi casa.
This sturdy case has enough room for a satellite radio and gps, plus there are several small pouches that can hold wires and other essentitials.
I own the Garmin Street Pilot 2720 and did not have anywhere to store it when not in use. Then I came across this case. Fits like a glove. Glad I found it.I also should mention that I do not store the beanbag base or cigarette lighter adapter in the bag. It actually will not fit. I mainly wanted somewhere to store the main unit.I also agree that if it were a tad bigger it would be better. But all in all I found it to be a good case.
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.
-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
I bought this for a month now, the picture is perfect clear, I'm not very picky to the resolution or response or fast moving picture leaving ghost effect actually I don't see any issues like that. I owned a plasma Philips 42' for 2 years and right after the warrantee, the screen has a vertical 5 inch strip in the middle. I hope Sony will have a better quality, I'll see what will happen.
Battery drains pretty quickly and the iPod freezes a lot. It also &quot;dumps&quot; all your music and then they magically reappear sometimes after freaking out over losing everything you've worked so hard to convert and add. It doesn't take wma files so you have to convert them to mp3. iTunes isn't the only program that works with the iPod Mini like Apple says, Real Player works as well. I should have listened to my brother on this one, his Philips mp3 player uses all formats.
Good company, good product. It has worked well so far in my hp nx9600 laptop. A definite upgrade of the previous 512mb's. Very happy with the purchase, moderately priced.
These were recommended to me after I gave a mixed review to the Sony MDR-V600s. I've never been as impressed by my V-600's as the Sony MDR-V6 phones that I lost. The earlier pair seemed trimmer, lighter, with a "cleaner" sound--no gratuitous boosting of the bass. My impression is that, although still being sold, Sony's support for the MDR-V6 is minimal and that their closest equivalent is the MDR-7506, not the V600s. The 7506's sound less bass heavy and feel less constricting than either the V600s or MDR-V700's. In fact, the specs indicate an even lighter weight and a shorter cord (best for radio announcing) than the MDR-V6 phones. And it doesn't hurt that they're available through Amazon Prime--which is not the case with MDR-V6's. It looks like my confidence in the pair was contagious--it's now practically the only set of headphones we use at our NPR radio station.Don't be surprised if upon first listening to these you're unimpressed. And be even less surprised if upon exchanging the 7506's for a pair of V600's or V700's your initial reaction is one of satisfaction, even momentary exuberance. The bass is far more prominent, the sound is fuller, fatter, more engulfing--the overall effect is simply "heightened." Stay with them for at least 15 minutes, now go back to the 7506's--and don't be too surprised if you completely revaluate your initial impression. That's all it took for me to realize that Oscar Peterson's keyboard facility was not being accurately represented by the colorful sound of the V600's and V700's. All of those 32nd and 64th notes in the right hand were overly reverberant and "doctored" relevant to the 7506's, causing the piano notes not only to sound overly brilliant but to "bleed" into one another. Returning to the 7506's was like rediscovering "reality" and deciding that maybe "virtual reality" isn't all it's cracked up to be by today's gamers, audiophiles, and surround-sounders.Heavy bass attracts my interest only when you're talking a 4-6 pound largemouth.
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.
This casing is all the above as compared to all soft counterparts available. Though it does not offer the required shock resistance, it is an ideal casing for those who would require the Palm V to be slipped in &amp; out of pockets frequently. Spring-loaded to remain shut at all 'kept' times, the casing's spine that attaches itself to the Palm V is rigidly constructed, but is a pain to get it on &amp; off the latter.A good investment overall.
After 13 months the bottom 1/3 of the screen began to dim everytime the TV is on for 40 minutes. Amazing since the warranty is 12 months. Haven't tried to fix it yet. just will deal with it, I don't feel like dishing out more money. Besides that the picture is great.
The MPD820 is a widescreen rather than "full screen" unit, which means most DVDs will play without black bars over and under the image.The TFT LCD display is crisp, with good horizontal (side-to-side) viewing angle, which is a real-life advantage for backseat passengers in a vehicle. Predictably, vertical (up-down) viewing angle is rather less, so you may find yourself tilting the screen occasionally to find the best picture if you change your viewing position (e.g. slouching down or sitting up straight). You can adjust the color and brightness, but the factory settings are subjectively optimal.Screen size: To my eyes, an 8" screen is noticeably bigger than a 7" screen. Sure, it costs more, but the xtra real estate is worthwhile, especially when you figure how many hours you will spend peering at the thing.Sound: You would expect the tiny stereo speakers just below the screen to buzzy, but they are surprisingly clear. Obviously, the laws of physics have not been repealed and they produce nothing approaching bass, but the articulation of dialog is crisp (which is much more important for movies). Another pleasant surprise: There was no buzzing or harsh distortion at their relatively polite "top volume." The sound through either of the two headphone jacks is excellent.Other observations: The aluminum and plastic case feels solid, and the screen feels securely attached by the two hinges. The removable battery (included) clips onto the back of the unit. The power cord is a little over seven feet, so you can't range too far from an outlet when using AC. Thermally, it stays cooler than a laptop, which is a plus on long flights.A couple of gripes: 1.) The remote's white-on-gray lettering is hard to read (though the slide out battery drawer is a nice touch); 2.) While you can change scenes with the push of a button, you need to dig out the remote to fast-forward or skip back within a scene. Doh! This omission alone costs a full star; 3.) The disc handling mechanism is buzzy getting up to speed, then settles down to the barely-audible whirring common to DVD players everywhere. Sound-deadening adds cost, weight and thickness, so this is a logical and defensible design tradeoff.As another reviewer noted, this unit is clearly sourced from the same manufacturer in China that makes the entry-level players for Mintek. One might read Mintek reviews for hints about reliability.I have enjoyed watching movies on the MPD820 and find this is one entry-level DVD player that doesn't seem cheap at all.
I am enjoying my music as I write. I am very pleased with the AltecAudio System for I Pod. It is the perfect size to carry as I travel and also to set up at home. I also appreciate the padded travel bag-very handy. The sound is very good for the size and price. I feel it is just what I wanted. Judi
I got this Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter for my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. it fits live a glove and protects the lens well. so far I haven't noticed any image deterioration or side effects. for $6.99 a pop i'd recommend it to anyone!
I bought this TV a little over 2 years and it is developing a blue fog on the lower right hand side and I now have blue dots all over that are multipying weekly. I spent over $2000 and it looks like I'm going to have to buy another TV. This is my last Sony.
As other reviewers have said, 100ft and 10 gauge is closer to 90 ft and 12 AWG. For 12 AWG cable, the price is not so good.
Pros: Fast user interface with plenty of cool features aside from playing audio/movies/etc - can check weather, rss feed, remote access on computer messaging to network. Much preferred over my old system (dlink medialounge).Cons: Crashed on me once or twice. The indexing takes a bit of time if you have lots of files to upload. The photos take awhile to load. Does not support .mov files and has some issues playing mpg4.Overall my preferred network entertainment systme to play media from computer.
I bought a 50$ monster cord for my playstation 3 about a month ago so when i saw this hdmi cord for under two dollars i couldnt believe it was true. So i figured id try it out after all it was less than 2 dollars. When it came i hooked my tv to my playstation and it worked perfectly. The only difference i noticed between the two chords is that monster cable was 3 feet longer. I would strongly recommend purchasing this cable.
As other reviewers have noted, it is tough to set up. If you have set up other wireless products and have some patience, you'll get it done, but it is a pain.However, once set up, it flakes out a lot. I have to power-cycle it almost every day. It will be working just fine one second and the next, I have full connection strength but no packets flowing through. I have set up a power strip under my desk so that I can power-cycle with a tap of my foot.Perhaps there is a firmware update that solves the problem, but I haven't bothered to check.
Great little mouse, but there are some flaws. I wouldn't recommend it to people with large hands as the mouse is pretty small. Also, it loses connection frequently so I would have to replug the USB stick, which occurs often when I accidentally hit the USB receiver. As long as the connection is there, it seems pretty great. The USB receiver is quite large and this may hinder the other USB slots. I know this is the case for me, since my laptop only has 3 USB slots.After a year of using this, I would stronlgy recommend a mouse with a micro-USB receiver. That's what I did, and I've stopped using the Microsoft mouse.
ive had this item for about a month and so far its great and works as expected without any problems or hitches.I keep it on my keys so so far its taken a beating without a scratch.
I have two sets of hearing aids. One BTE and one ITE. These headphones work wery well w/ITE aids, but don't ask me why. I really enjoy these headphones with my 30 GB iPod especially. If it matters to anyone, I am an active octogenarian and a former music instructor. I like 'em.
The Harmony 670 is easy to setup, comfortable to use, and works great. Love the help menu that walks you through any problems with a simple set of questions. I have run into situations where the "one-touch" activity buttons have not worked perfectly, but for the most part they greatly simplify the multi-device setup. It is great how you can specify which device you want to use for volume or channel buttons for each activity. I recommend this for anyone sick of marching through the multi-step process for watching a movie, listening to music, or watching TV. It especially works wonders for guests and babysitters.
I bought this Logitech Optical Mouse to replace an existing one and I'm very pleased with its accuracy, lightness, and ease of use. I had thought about purchasing a wireless mouse but I didn't want to worry about it dying on me while on the go. It's convenient for those that travel with their notebooks because the cord can wrap around the base and have the usb plug snapped into place. The size of it is not too big or too small...it's perfect. I have not found one flaw in it yet.
Although this product is available at a very cheap price it seems to be one of the most efficient flash drives I have used. Have no encountered a problem in the months i've been using it, and it seems to be a good choice for all of your flash drive needs.
Great product with a fantastic price. Don't let anybody fool you - no need to pay anything more than this.
As a musician who works from home, I'm always having to print out music where a dot in the wrong place can change the music and really mess up a rehearsal, so accuracy and clarity is very important. After trying various brands of printer, cheap ink options et al, I have been very happy for over a year now with my Canon all-in-one. Having learned my lesson with cheaper inks, I plump for expensive Canon ink which I buy from Amazon as their price is good. Key here is that after a year of constant use, the printer is spitting out good print copy and I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I use these ink cartridges.
Purchased it before I realized my palm TX could wirelessly sync so i didn't need to deal with USB cables and plugs anyway. Ended up returning it just because I didn't need it but it is good it you don't have wireless sync. As others have noted the light is pretty distracting.
I loved this product! I bought the case from the ipad store, but It doesn't really work. It's barely able to stand up when long side up. When place wide side up, it flops. At first, I loved this stand.After a few month's use, I have changed my mind about this product. While the two leg pieces still work just fine, the back piece does not. The screws that hold it have loosened, and, because of the plastic it is made from, it cannot be tightened enough to hold. The weight of the iPad causes it to flop over backwards. Another flaw is the height of the legs. They do not hold the iPad high enough to let the charging connector clear of the table when the iPad is I. The stand.I no longer recommend this product.
After many years working with film and a 50mm lens, this marks a return to old habits of picture framing, and generally it has been a pleasant one. Very good to great sharpness of focus, and the typical excellent light and color qualities Canon brings to its lenses. But the feel for manual focus leaves something to be desired. The focus ring feels loose not firm, being able to be moved from side to side, and it has a gritty feel to its manual focusing, not smooth as virtually every other Canon lense I've owned has been. The result is where I would want it, but the feel of the lens leaves me uneasy. A look at someone else's copy of this lens showed these less than wonderful qualities to be even more pronounced in his. The kicker is that to get excellent build quality, you evidently have to spend five times as much for the f1.2 version.
So, i got this battery about a month ago. Why didn't i buy this before? i don't know. My ipod is very old, and it has been giving me battery problems for a year. I thought it would be expensive to get it fixed, but then i found this battery. There's video instructions on changing the battery on youtube, and it's really easy to do. I am soooo happy with this purchase, and the price is great!
Great sub, poor shielding network, still one of the best mini computer stereo setups.
I got this ugly tower because it was CHEAP. But, it works and the reset button is nice. I haven't had any problems w/ it at all. Downside? It is ugly! But, hey, it is what is on the inside that counts and it does what it is suppose to do.
first off the BAD (witch is very unlike me i always do good first but today I'll mix it up o_&lt; ) so then not much bad to say, um oh yes the LEDs for the backlight of the A/C controls are yellow not a big concern but still what was the point in skimping out making them yellow instead of green i mean there LEDs (weird right?) anyways you also can not control the brightness of the LEDs with the car's control light dimmer again no big annoyance (the LEDs are not too bright or too dim) next the A/C controls are about an inch deep in to the unit but the dials are still level with the CD receiver so that's not so bad it makes the right dial icons a bit difficult to see but you can still see them just gotta lower your head down to the unit (but most people don't change those setting too often anyways, and last (not so) bad thing is there's one apparently big bright LED for the rear defrost witch is kind of annoying when driving at night but the button is REALLY nice (compered to the OEM head unit's) and now the GOOD . . . EVERYTHING this is from Scoche this company really knows how to do a head unit, first off the texture is almost exactly the same as the OEM, it fits all standard CD/Radio receivers, this thing looks as if it were done by Ford them self's, it comes with all the cables and parts needed. Basically it comes down to this if you have a 97' and up Ford Escort this is the dash kit for you.
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 received two of the inverters and both worked great. I was able to easily run a 27" TV and a VCR off one inverter without problems. I would suggest the use of a deep cycle battery if you want to use them long term, multiple times.
This works fine with the LG cu500 and is probably cheaper than you can get off at&t;'s cell phone accessory store.If you're looking for a better deal, one thing you do need to be careful about is that you're getting a SandDisk microSD card - I believe other brands, which might be cheaper, are not necessarily compatible with the LG cu500.As other people have mentioned, even if you use the adapter to turn it into a full sized SD card, older card readers (mine was around three years old) might not necessarily be able to read it.Also, the microSD card, being ridiculously small, is also quite hard to pull out of both the full-sized SD card adapter as well as the cell phone itself, which is something you might want to think about if you intend on moving it a lot, for example between your cell phone to the SD adapter to put in a card reader to transfer data.
The product is pretty good. It's very stable and protects the camera very well.The only thing I have to complain is the fact that the covers of the screws inside the case which are glued to the screws, fall apart when it's getting hotter outside and you remove the camera several times.If you pay attention to that and you remove the camera softly, this does not happen.
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!!!
Love this little memory card reader....so small (about as long as your index finger) yet loaded with benefits.My favorite use is to keep in my camera case so I can view my photos at any given time without the worry of my camera cable to connect me....it also allows me to share quickly with others.
I bought this repeater so I could move my video and audeo components to the basement. It works great. It was a little difficult getting the tips to stick to the equipment, but other than that, it works every time perfectly. A great buy.
Got a great deal compared to the old brick and mortar stores. Installing was very simple and our new laptop was able to read the memory on the 1st try. Would highly recommend this purchase.
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.
We needed a fairly priced screen for a classroom. This has proven to be a good choice. It works well and appears to be durable.
This mouse worked fine when I first got it, but now it's just not functioning. It's so slow to move the arrow, and I have to click three or more times to get whatever I'm clicking on to respond. I've changed the batteries, and still no luck. This is a real piece of junk. Don't buy it!
We use our videocameras to tape preschool classrooms for observations. The hope was to use the microphone to isolate conversations.To test the microphone. I went to a Noisy Starbucks, huge lines, moderate music and tons of conversations. I recorded on the video cameras mics, then used the zoom mic then used the gun feature. I aimed the microphone at the barista yelling out the coffee orders. In all instances, there was no difference in sound quality.I then went to the Sony Style Store in the Mall and had her open a different Microphone and allowed her to install it. She read the package from a distance and then we listened to it in all three settings. We could not find any difference.I checked the camera instructions and there was no setting for the external mic. Once the mic is attached and turned on, the external mic is suppose to override the on board mic.I am still insearch for a gun mic for a digital camera. Many of the new camcorders with hard drives and DVD drives do not have a MIC input or Active Interface Shoe. I would rather want a MIC input so that I can use a more powerful mic rather than being at the mercy of Sony to create one for their shoe.Overall, I am stuck. If I record something interesting I will probably have to try to enhance the audio portion while editing. (The camera shots great video)
I had purchased this model in the 256 MB size and wanted the small capacity in a 512 MB model. What I got was apparently a newly designed, slimmer model than the previous cruzer micro. The rubber is gone, making the device extra slim, the thickness of a USB connector and as long as two quarters placed side by side. It's small enough to fit in one's wallet, and very nice. If you liked the rubber grip of the old model, this one still comes with 3 rubber "skins" of different colors to customize your micro. The blue light is now green.The transfer speed is much better than older flash drives (64 megs) and saving small files like word documents or a few music files is basically instantaneous, though large files (>10 MB) take a while to save. The Sandisk Cruzer titanium has a better transfer rate if speed is critical, however it is about 4 times the volume and costs twice as much. It just depends what is important to you.
The one thing I can say for this little contraption is that it works--sometimes. But it doesn't secure the handheld into position very well. The little support bar that the handheld is supposed to rest on continually retracts, causing the handheld to fall out of place. I have to keep the handheld in place with a strong rubber band--and even then it can shift around. Also, the arm that houses the infrared (IR) sensor keeps going out of alignment with the IR sensor/transmitter on the handheld.One nit: I wish Palm would've called it an IR Keyboard. Technically, the product is indeed wireless. But folks today generally associate the word "wireless" with Bluetooth or WiFi, which implies that you don't have to strap-in your handheld and make sure the IR sensors are aligned. Sure, IR has an advantage over "wired" keyboards in that you can use it (kinda) with a wide variety of handhelds. But if you only have a single handheld, a "wired" keyboard would probably be much easier to use.
High Sound quality with good Bass. Ideal for Music Lovers. Shape of the speakers needs improvements
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.
This watch is pretty cool, adds to my already ever growing collection. I bought two of these as they have a 1.5 mile range and as I am divorced and live within that range my son and I speak all the time on it. The watch modes are great too.Robert JungLexington,KY
It is simple and works well for me on a MacBook Pro with external hard drives, iPhone, iPad, Printer and scanner. I will be buying a second one.
This biometric device works well with XP and works on Windows Vista and the New Windows 7 if you download the Vista beta client. I have tried the Lenovo biometric device and this is by far superior. The only complaint I have is it has trouble with the Novell client if you are on a Novell network. But I would highly recommend it for home PC use.
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.
I recently bought this MP3 player and I love it. Before I bought it I did some research. I looked at a couple of choices. The Creative Labs Nomad II and the Rio 800. I decided on the Iomega HipZip for several reasons. For instance, the HipZip uses the very popular PocketZip (Click) disk. Which can store 40MB, about 45 minutes of music at 128Kbps... more if you sample them at 64Kbps. Eventhou the Rio and Nomad II offer 64MB, if you want more you have to buy smart media cards or compact flash which are not very cheap. PocketZips are about [price] each. Another reason was the price. HipZip cost [price] the other two cost [price]... With that money you can buy 10 PocketZip disk which will give you 400MB or about 7 hours worth of music. I also like the way you load the files into the player. just drop them using Windows Explorer. Finally unlike other players that just support MP3's, the HipZip also supports WMA (Windows Media) files. This is by far the best MP3 player. You should get... you won't regret it.
If you have a MacBook then it is the best case you can get for the money you pay. There is only one thing I don't understand - why did Amazon classify it as "ELECTRONICS"?
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 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.
THIS IS THE SECOND XTI CAMERA THAT I HAVE BOUGHT. MY SON IS AN PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER AND ARSON INVESTIGATOR. WE BOTH USE THE SAME CAMERAS FOR FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY. DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF EXTRA BELLS AND WHISTLES. I AM GOING TO PURCHASE A THIRD ONE SOON. THIS IS ONE OF CANONS BEST.
Save your money. The piece of junk didn't even last one school year. Now any computer won't even recognize it.
The mount works well. If I had any negative comments about this product it would be that it does shake a bit during driving. Worth the money though. Both kids could view and hear the dvd player great.
This is a great bargin and probably the best CF card I have purchased for the price.I would recomend this card to any photographer but certainly to the amature who wants more storage without a major investment.
I used this device under Mac OS X Tiger, and it worked alright. It was even somewhat integrated with 1Password, a program I depend on heavily. But then the deal with 1Password fell apart (see Upek's website for their account of their falling out with Apple), and under Snow Leopard, some of the utility dropped away--certain things quite working. Upek upgraded the Mac software to partially support SL, but it never got beyond the beta stage and was less integrated than it had been under Tiger. There was a glitch that made it impossible to sign on to your Mac. I experienced the problem twice, and had Upek not posted a work around on their website, I would have been really stuck.Now I have upgraded to Lion, and nothing works anymore, not logins, not user account access, nothing. The Protector Suite software still recognizes the finger printer scanner and unlocks itself when I swipe my finger, but there is no system integration. I checked for an upgrade, but there is none and no announcement if they plan to support Lion. If their past upgrade timetable holds for Lion, it will be months before they have a solution. In short, Upek does not effectively support the Mac platform. I have written them a couple of times for tech support and gotten little help, mainly a "we're really sorry and were working on it" sort of note. I suspect that this is a wonderful product for Windows users, but I would not recommend it to Mac users.Update:AuthenTec/Upek is no longer supporting this device. Apple bought AuthenTec in the fall of 2012, and it is unclear what fate the Eikon fingerprint reader will have. The True Suite 5.0 software is still available, but will not be updated. It does not have the functionality I need, so I have given up using the fingerprint scanner. Ah well!
This bag is great! But there are a few things that would make it amazing....Pros:The wheels are basically mud tires for off roading.The space is plentiful, with good compartments in the pen/key/phone pocket.The interior material is nice and cleanable.Cons:There are many really, just a few ideas that should go into a rolling bag:The bag can fall forward if there are too many things in the front pockets, there is a base but a larger base, or an extedable piece that could be pulled out for when the bag is stuffed or put in when there are less items would keep this bag from being front heavy.There is a mudflap type sleeve on the bottom that should go up slightly higher because if you want to drag this thing up stairs the plastic/rubber doesn't go up quite enough to protect the material of the bag.Lastly, the inside of the largest back pocket opens to the frame of the backpack including handle and wheels, I wish it were finished of on the inside nicely so the hardware wasn't open.
it works perfect i say get it you wont have many problems at all its the best thing iv bought offline
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 was reluctant to buy a new camera, so many new ones always have red eye problems, but not this one! canon offers a special separate light beam for red eye reduction and it works every time your subject is looking at the camera. also, i like the added feature of the captions and all other options. it is an all around great camera for the price.
THIS REMOTE DOES EVERYTHING WITH EASE AND U DON'T NEED A LOT OF TECH. NOW HOW TO SET IT UP. IMPORTANT NOTE- TURN OFF ALL SECURITY ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE UPDATING.
These screen protectors perform as advertised. Be very careful during the installation otherwise you will have air bubbles which are very distracting.
My wife wanted a small digital camera to keep in her purse, so I got her the DSCN1 for Christmas. We have taken at least 300 pictures so far and most are quite good. The camera is sturdy and well made and the screen is beautiful - it's really fun to show people pictures on this amazing screen.We really like the slideshow feature where the camera creates a slideshow using your photos, adds some cheesy transitions and some music. Our friends and family really like this feature, and it's great to pass around the slideshow at a party.It takes some time to get used to the touch screen, and it would have been great to have real buttons for a few of the most common features, such as turning on the flash, but overall I like the touch screen. Battery life is good, and the camera has almost no shutter lag.The camera is missing is an anti-shake mechanism, but this is not a major issue. Overall this is a great camera.
Purchased this all-in-one BRAND NEW IN BOX through Amazon in June, 2004. Item once installed had perpetual scanner error due to various DEBRIS under scanner glass.Upon reporting this to Epson, they proceed to ship me a REFURB to replace a NEW PRODUCT. The REFURB did not come with a USB cable, also had DEBRIS under scanner glass, and the print head was OLD thus producing AWFUL print jobs.I have been a fan of the HP printer for over a decade, and tried another manufacturer at my partner's request. I will not pay two cents for an Epson printer, EVER.
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.
My ricoh was printing black/white streaks on my documents, felt like it was turning my documents into barcode form hahaha a new PCU solved it, thanks amazon
night light went out after 2 months, i found out the warranty was only for 1 month..... this is a good product but the warranty sucks.I am going for a full refund through American Express.. not through Amazon .lost in the woods...
I purchased the 1 GB, 4GB and 2GB for what I would have paid for one. It is a great product. I have had Kingston products before and find they are lasting and you get what they say you get. I received the shipment on time and in excellent condition. Cannot say much more except if you need a memory stick- buy a Kingston through them or Amazon. Great value.
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.
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.
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.
love the material of the keyboard and is very comfortable. the laser mouse is definitely a plus. i would recommend to buy even if yu dont need the easycall function like me. hot keys all work. it works great! and the battery life is great! would recommend to all!
My first gps, and I love it! Cheapest deal, yet works perfectly. Yeah, takes seconds longer than the more expensive kind, but who can't wait seconds more when you turn it on... it's great and so is the cost.
just like a bunch of other people wrote here - the thing broke after 6 months of light usage. It's not a bad router, but kinda flaky - kept rebooting it at least 3-5 times a week under light usage (playing games and browsing web mostly). Beta bios upgrades are numerous, but very few of them worked well - although I don't mind it that much, since flashing its bios is a breeze.I think this router is very sensitive to power fluctuations. I'll put the Netgear's replacement router on my UPS - hopefully it'll get more stable and won't break again.Gosh! this thing generates a ton of heat just sitting there, doing nothing!
If you read my previous review of the Bose Triport Headphones where I said these were the greatest. . . I take it back. I won't say I lied, but I will say I am now better educated. The AKG K271 headphones are only slightly more expensive, but they are in another world of quality. One of the two headphones is priced wrong.Let me get my annoyances with the K271 out of the way. One of the features is an on / off switch that is built in to headband of the `phones. The idea is that if you are in a recording session and these headphones are not in use, no sound will come out from the speakers. These days my hairstyle resembles a classic Friar Tuck with a generous portion of solar panel on top. Without an excess of bushy hair, I've got to push the headphones down to get them to play. The first time I put them on I thought I had a defective set as I was not hearing any sound. Lesson learned very quickly: place the headphones snugly on your head! Disappointment 2 is there is no adjustment for the headband size.Once they were properly in place, the sound is sweet. The midrange is really opened up, the highs are clean and the bass is there without being overpowering. By way of contrast, the Bose highs are piercing, the bass overrides the midrange and the midrange, if there is no bass to overpower it, is mediocre. In short, there is no comparison in sound quality between the two sets of headphones. AKG advertises a dynamic range of 16 Hz - 28,000 kHz. While the extremes are considered beyond the range of normal hearing, I do believe that by being able to reproduce harmonics in the ranges outside of normal hearing, the K271 comes as close as you can to reproducing a truly live sound.There is also a world of difference in construction. These are designed with daily use, and for long periods of time, in mind. The metal portion of the headband is rock solid but still light weight, the padding for your ears is comfortable, the cord is heavy duty and user replaceable. Compare this to the narrow headband of the Bose, thin hard wired cord and the slider that is now held together by a cable tie.If you are looking for a set of headphones for indoor critical listening, these are the ones. Save the Triports for hooking up to your portable player. They are still a good set of headphones, but not in the same league as the AKG K271.
I paid $67 for this Philips DVP642 and it worked fine for 3 months. After that it started to skip chapters, jump, and hang.Now after 5 months it stopped working; I can not turn it on anymore.I called Philips (1-888-744-5477) and they confirmed the warranty is only for 3 months.They offer a refurbished replacement for $29.99 + tax.You should buy One-Year Replacement Plan for this DVP642 for only $9.99.
The keyboard works similarly to the ten keys on a keyboard, but lacks information about the functions of keys and upper-lower case functions. There is no documentation whatever. Also, leaving it plugged in when turning off the computer caused the computer to freeze when next booted up. Must be attached after computer is up and running.
I own a Epson high-end scanner 2 models back. This model is a clear winner and upgrade as I see it. The software installation is just perfect in my Vista 32 Dell Workstation. Right out of the box -- put a photo on the flatbed - press the one button scan and you will be amazed. The digital-ice as we all know is amazing - a real edge is hardware assisted restoration. All the manual and fine adjustments are available in the professional mode. The build quality is clearly excellent.Good software package with Silverfast. Support is good at this level but it is not their pro-level support.This is a great choice to sum it up! It does as good a job on 35mm film as mu Nikon coolscan 4000. That is a major achievement!
This cable is well worth the price. Double insulated and it even comes with additional sleeves so when you splice the wires it seperates and protects the wires. Well worth the price!
This unit is a piece of junk from Onkyo. I bought this unit 4 months back and for past 3 months its in the service center. I bought this unit since it had both reciever and 5 DVD progressive scan player. I was very happy for the first 2 weeks but it started giving me trouble reading DVD's after that. It took me a week or 2 to realize that its a technical fault in the system. I gave it to authorized service centre and they repaired it saying that there was a problem with the belt that drives the carousal Changer. The system was fine for one day then the carousal disc tray wasn't going inside and there were more problems now compared to the previous one. Its still at the service center and technician's say that they are not getting enough support from Onkyo and they are not replacing the product either because the system behaves inconsistently. sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. If Onkyo is not able to fix it or replace this product then whom should I go and talk to. Please suggest
Gret product the cost of it great compared with Canon. Quality is just the same but without the Canon brand name printed on the grip. Easy to use an installed.
I was a bit skeptical about these head phones i must say. I work out all the time and wanted something that didn't just magically fall out when i run. These are great and they are very comfortable despite their appeal. They sound very decent for the amount of money spent on them. I agree with other reviewers in that they bass is not amazing but it is definitely not horrible by any means. They are not noise canceling and people around you can hear your music even at only half way up. Other than that what a great buy and a great headphone.
The system came well documented with everything needed for a complete set-up. This made assembly and dis-assembly very easy. We watched 10 DVD's. It "hung" on two DVD's. The power of the system was very disappointing. We had the volume control near maximum to hear well. The bass was very weak. The highs and surround sound feeling were pretty good. We did have a problem with customer service that was a show stopper. We returned the system believing we could find something comparable at a lower price with better customer service.
Arrived in 3 days and was exactly as ordered. What else can you say about an HDMI cable?It plugs in the back if the television.
This is one of the best FM transmitters I have used. I have tried several others but none compare in quality. The transmission is strong enough that even in large cities you don't get interference from other cars or radio stations.My one word of warning, it will not charge the new 2nd Gen iTouch, but that seems to be common with many existing iPod docks since Apple dropped firewire charging capabilities in the new 2nd Gen devices.
This thing rocks.Early 2004, I decided that it was too hard to train my roommates to use a HTPC (Home Theatre PC), so I bought one of these. I plugged it into my 65" TV, it worked fine, in fact, it worked so well that I ditched all my HTPC efforts. So I bought another one for my room, then another six for friends and family. Recently brought mine over to my girlfriend's house, now it's stuck there. So I now need a ninth one.I told some of my co-workers about this player's Divx capabilities (and its Divx subtitle support) and there was another four sold. Out of the twelve I've seen so far, not one problem (beyond user training/RTFM).In short, if you need Divx (and MP3/DVD/CD/JPEG/MPEG-4) playback somewhere other than your PC, then this dvd player is well worth its sub-$80US price.
ive had this for a few months now and it has been amazing. i have never had a single problem with it, although ive heard irivers support is outstanding. it is very very small and if you have the money to afford this and 512 mb is satisfactory for you then go get it! iriver rocks!
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.
This is my second HP camera. The first one I purchased was a hp Photosmart 620. The 620 was great. I am extremely dissapointed with the M305. If you use the flash, be prepared to change the batteries out after just a few pictures. If you use rechargeables (even the 2500 amh), you will need to have the charger nearby and be prepared to take the two AAs out every minute or so. Even when using alkalines, the camera drains the power to quickly. I have also lost pictures in the camera due to losing power and having problems with the camera writing to memory.Stick to a camera that uses 4 AAs instead of two. Pass on the M305, I wish I had.The camera also crashes when you try to take subsequent photos. Forget it.
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This unit has no decimal point, so it can't select the channel on an off-air digital television. You might be able to program a macro to do it, but you won't be able to use the "favorites" feature for easy channel selection. It's obsolete, plain and simple.
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.
Three words: Bad color scans. I have gone through customer service purgatory with special registry cleaners to install "new" drivers and still the color scans have red streaks and faded, blurry colors. Basically, the unit is DOA for any color scanning.Works great as a b&w; document scanning device. Did I mention that I am into color photography?Bottom line: I'm getting a new scanner.
This item did not work with my Mac OS X system, with either the built in USB 1.1 or a 2.0 IO Gear card.
After three days of use, the lens became locked outside the case, and even with a set of charged batteries, there was no power to the camera. Now, rather than enjoy the camera, the person we gave it to is faced with having to fork out money to have it returned for factory repair. I wish we could say something about the picture quality in this review, but we never advanced far enough to enjoy pictures retrieved from the unit. I usually buy Canon. This was my first Nikon.
Fantastic remote that is (mostly) easily set up. Setup is intuitive, but can take some time.
Due to limitations with my computer system, burning dvds at 16X speeds often result in bad uncompleted dvds if the blanks are not of the highest quality (that includes Memorex). I usually burn at 4X and 8X in order to not create so many useless coasters. Decided to try a few of these at 16X - WOW not a single mistake yet. I'm back down to 8X with these, no use taking chances. Am impressed with the quality and better thickness and stiffness of this brand of blank dvd+r discs so far. Only downside to 100-count spindles is that they are heavier than 50-count spindles without any extra case strength.
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.
I have taught photography at the college level, shoot 4x5 view camera work on occasion, and am very demanding about image quality. I am quite satisfied with the image quality from my Kodak P880, particularly after I installed the newest firmware upgrade available from Kodak.I went through several 7MP to 8 MP cameras before finally getting the Kodak P880. The P880 has better image quality than some high end Sonys and Olympus 7-8 MP cameras like the DSC-V3 or the SP350. I tested the P880 against the even higher end 10.3 MP large sensor Sony R1 and the difference in image quality in a 13x19 print between the P880 and the R1 was barely perceptible after minor sharpening and noise reduction, which the P880 images accept particularly well. The zoom lens has a very useful range and is generally pretty sharp throughout its range. Balance, manual controls and features feel high end and adequate for most semi-professional needs. The camera is a little slow processing and storing pictures in RAW format and exposure bracketing modes but that really doesn't bother me because I do mostly landscape and fine art photos. RAW file format is directly supported by most versions of Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements as well as most other RAW processing programs like Picture Window 4. Unlike most sub-$500 cameras, the P880 uses regular screw in haze and polarizing filters, a real plus and it has a highly controllable hot shoe. Manual focus is usable and manual exposure control works well. The direct mechanical zoom is also nice.Overall, the P880 is a digital camera that can either be a high end point and shoot SLR-styled camera or one that can be used as fully manually as the most classic 35 mm film SLR.Although not small enough to slip in a pocket, the size is still reasonable and light.
I need to rebut the review that Marked Man "Maverick" posted.I received my IRiver H340 6 weeks ago and I truly love it. I cannot imagine how I functioned without it. Great battery life, color screen, sound, voice recorder, radio, picture viewer, text viewer and functionality. I love that I can have my entire CD collection to listen to in the palm of my hand. If you are a music junkie like I am then you will know there is nothing better.The only thing I do not like is the horrible case that came with it. You cannot even access the screen or the buttons to operate the player, it is simply a holder for the player with a belt attachment. It may not be an earth shattering issue but is something that can be improved. I would also like to note that before I purchased the H340 I purchased the H320 model from a local Best Buy and it came with a better case that allows access to the screen and buttons. I would really like to tell IRiver to come up with a standard case for all their players or at least let you know what the case looks like before you purchase your player. But that information withstanding, if it truly becomes an issue you can purchase a better case from www.misticaudio.com for less than 40 bucks that allows access to the screen and buttons and is truly superior to the two IRiver cases.But getting back to Marked Man "Maverick" issues.Sound Quality:I have a pair of those ridiculously expensive Bose noise -canceling headphones and I have to disagree with his review of the treble being watered out. Now, I understand that sound quality is subjective but there is no way the sound can be as bad as he described. The actual MP3 quality comes down to the source music quality and the ripping method. I can crank my IRiver through my home stereo system (a pretty expensive Onkyo 6.1 system) and it sounds fabulous. There are also several good presets on the equalizer that can help tailor the sound of the player to your liking.Slow Boot Up:He also complained about slow boot times. This can be tricky because if you constantly copy and delete files from the player the hard drive is going to get fragmented (like any hard drive would.) If this becomes the case you can simply defrag the hard drive (after backing up, of course) and you will be amazed at what a difference it makes. My player is nearly full, less than 1GB free and it boots in under a minute. Now that may sound like a long time but this is a computer with a hard drive after all and you cannot realistically expect an instant boot. I do not know what the boot times are for an Ipod or Creative MP3 player but I have to imagine it is also not instantaneous.Slow transfer with USB 1.1I own a Pentium 2 300 MHZ pc that runs Windows 2000 and it has a USB 1.1 connector. It actually moves the files from the pc to player pretty fast. I uploaded 1GB of music to the player this weekend and it took about 20 minutes. Now I know that USB 2.0 and Firewire are really fast, but 20 minutes to move 1GB is not so bad. I am as impatient as you can get and the transfer times don't really bother me. Again, I think there are some unreal expectations.As always, make your own opinions and do your research before you purchase your MP3 player. The IRiver is not as trendy as an Ipod but it is something that I believe is much better and has way more uses than the standard Ipod, Ipod photo and Creative Labs Nomad series.
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
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.
Have the Lowepro Slingshot 100 ... needed a little more room, and the Lowepro Slingshot 200 was perfect!
Lots of space for all your essentials. Great construction. Not too heavy. My only complaint is that it is so big on me. I am 5ft tall so if you're over about 5'5" you should be alright. waist strap provides extra support when carrying your gear.
nice sleeve for the money it was excellent!I used it on my 3k Alienware and it protected the laptop fine.Microsoft makes agood product.
I recomend this Headphones to use with a TV, unless you want to spend an extra cash and buy something special to use with your stereo that has even better sound quality and Bass.
I loved this camera but I have had to send it back 3 times for the infamous "system error 2" design fault which plagues many of these. The repair service is slow - the camera has been in repair 50% of the year I have had it.
After the CD player in my truck crapped out, I bought this product to connect up my Sansa Clip MP3 player. It works fine. It was a cheap and better alternative to the CD player.
I am extremely upset with this purchase. Both of the female receivers were rusted so badly you couldn't even plug them in. I am amazed that a company would sell a broken product, especially one covered in rust. Everyone, do your self a favor and order from a different company.
Product arrived within the time period. The packaging was in good condition when arrived. The expiration date that HP puts on some of their ink cartridges wasn't an issue with this particular delivery. Be careful with some of these cartridges, because the dates on them can be either expired or near expired and its a hassle to use the cartridges when they are expired. Depending on the printer/plotter, the printer/plotter will continue to use expired cartridges with some additional user input.
This was the first PDA I ever had, and that was a while ago. I still keep it - I've gone through other Palm devices but not a single one had a better handwriting recognition (Giraffe) than this one. Of course it does not have the multimedia capabilities of more modern devices, but it works well with the PalmDesktop software, there were plenty of applications for it, and it excelled in what it was supposed to be - a rodolex with a notepad to scribble thoughts on with a calendar that beeps when your next appointment is due.It uses AAA batteries that last a lifetime - months!!!!
I was a little leery about buying these toner cartridges, thinking they had to be re-furbished, because the price was so low. But I had nothing to worry about. These cartridges are great! Good print quality and long life.
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!
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.
Excellent product and works perfectly. Amazon.com had best price and shipped quickly.
i have a FM transmitter which works on battery but this one works better since it has electrical contact with the car since it is connected to the car cigar lighter and hence has a better reception on the car radio.It is very handy to have the cute remote to skip tracks or stop / play the song.And it came with a 1 GB usb stick to kick start your mp3 experience really quickly.It even has an aux audio input so you can connect your ipod or anyother audio device to this FM transmitter.
BEFORE PURCHASING THIS TOM TOM, I HAD A VERY OLD GARMIN (THAT I NOW WISH I HAD KEPT)I HAVE MADE AN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH FOR MY NEXT GPS. I WAS IMPRESSED BY THE MULTIPLE OPTIONS THAT THIS TOM TOM HAS, AMONG THE BEST WERE THE LIVE TRAFFIC, ADDRESS BOOK FROM YOUR CELL, INTEGRATED BLUETOOTH, AND MANY MORE AS YOU ALL KNOW.OK NOTHING LIKE THAT;1)LIVE TRAFFIC IS NOT WORKING AT TALL IN MOST PHONES2)SAME THING TO IMPORT YOUR ADDRESS BOOK, NOT HAPPENING. YOU CANT EVEN MANUALLY CREATE AN ADDRESS BOOK.3)NOW THE BIG ISSUE!! THE AUDIO OF THE BLUETOOTH IS TERRBIBLE. I HAVE CALLED AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, BECAUSE THE AUDIO OF THE DIRECTIONS IS PEREFCTLY LOUD AND CLEAR, SO IT IS NOT A SPEAKER PROBLEM. THEY HAVE SAID THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE ON SOME NUMBER OF 720, BUT BECAUSE THE ITEM IS AFTER 30DAYS (ACTUALLY 45) THEY WILL REPLACE MINE WITH A REFURBISHED ONE!!!!!!!IN OTHER WORDS, TOM TOM DOESNT STAY BEHIND THEIR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. TERRBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND TERRIBLE PRODUCT. IF YOU DIDNT BUY IT YET DONT!!!! GO WITH GARMIN. THE BEST
This is one great printer. The quality of the prints made with Photoshop CS3 is well worth the high purchase price.
I purchased a new panisonic plasma which I mounted over my fireplace. Took my cable box and blue ray player and installed in my guest room 38 feet away. Purchased this ran a 50 ft cat 5 cable in my attic. Mounted box behind tv and connected the cable. Works great first time! No tweaking!!! This is awsome!
I borrowed an 8gb type II card from a friend and bought one from a local brick and mortar store and the type III just blew away the type II on writing performance in my new 5DmkII camera. I returned the card to the brick and mortar store and came on amazon and found the same card for less than half the price - obvious choice was to get it and have been super satisfied since then.
Great picture quality for a great price makes this cable a definite pick for me and my family whenever we need it!
This cd player is not bulky and the sound is really great! The tuner picks up all stations AM/FM clearly. The price is very befitting of the product. It is not too expensive, especially for all the cheap ones like myself! Memorex really did it this time! Your teens will love it. I know I do!
As someone else pointed out, "All the dock does is make the iPod stand up instead of lying there." That's it. You'd think for $40 it would also include, say, an extra connecting cord or wall plug so you could charge the thing while it stands up. But no.
I have the old version of the Panasonic SC-AK77 Shelf System and it has the best sound available in a shelf system and everyone knows about the CD changer, the way its slow, loud, and did I say slow. I was looking for a newer system because I listen to alot of music and burn my own Cds. I always look in the electronics section in Target and other stores to see if any new systems have came out. And when I saw this system I knew it was something new so I had to listen to it, and to tell the truth right when I turned it on I knew it was a good system and I turned off and the other systems because they wasn't near as good. And now I want to replace my, ever loved, Panasonic but the one flaw I saw with the Philips FWC550 was that it didn't have Dolby Pro Logic like the Panasonic SC-AK77 and there is a wattage difference but overall I think Panasonic's got alot of work to do to keep up with their new competitor because I can't wait to see if they come out with a bigger version that will completely out do the more advanced Panasonic SC-AK77.
This is the best camera EVER!!! I was up and using it within 1 hour and its general use is very easy. It has many advance features which I am still playing with.I bought this mainly to take pictures of my 3 month old daughter and the few pictures I took so far came out great. People wanted to know where I &quot;had them done&quot;. Pictures printed out crystal clear on my HP Inkjet printer with the Kodak paper.Its well worth the money! BUY IT TODAY!
My wife and I were very happy with our Powershot A520 for the year and a half that we had it. However, the camera died with an E18 error during our friend's wedding, and it has not worked since. A quick web search for "Canon E18" or even "E18" will show you that this is a common error (with a number of different Canon models). We have never dropped it or abused it in any way, and it has spent most of its life in its protective case. While the camera seemed to be great before the moment it died, I would not buy this camera again. Do not get this camera if you don't want to have to replace it in 18 months like so many other users.
This has to be the worst camera I have ever taken a picture with. Compare this camera picture quality of DETAIL to another with good quality like a Nikon, there is no comparison. Nikon hands down. I don't know if any of you who left a review have ever taken detailed up close shots with this but the detail and clarity is simply blurred. GARBAGE!!! Get a Nikon 950, 990, or a 880. Nikon can make a camera!
This is a fantastic buy. It is wonderfully compact and tough. I have burned through three other USB 2.0 hubs from other companies in the last two years, all of which were more expensive, larger and cheaper feeling. This is the one to buy.(people complaining about USB2.0 -> USB1.0 backwards compatibility issues don't completely understand how USB2.0 backwards compatibility works. The D-Link works exactly as well as any USB2.0 can work with USB1.0 plugins. Simply put, DON'T use USB1.0 plugins on ANY USB2.0 HUB. It will slow the hub down)
Our old expander worked seamlessly for quite a number of years until someone backed their chair into it and broke it. We replaced it with the same brand!
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.
What can I say; its 100inches wow..My wife was shocked when the box showed up. very impressive mounted to the wall in the living room. its a little finicky going back up. reminds me of how you have to pull the cord on the blinds towards the side to get them to stay up.
I go to a very large school and nothing is close! At the end of the day my back was so tired with my old backpack. This one is a God-send! Has the perfect amount of pockets. The laptop pocket is perfect for my 15.4" widescreen laptop and it'll still fit my books with the laptop in there!! I also like the fact that there are no flaps of material over the zippers. It makes for no-snag, one handed zipping (which is important when you're in a hurry!).
Needed several of these for different projects and these fit the bill perfectly! Good price for the quantity I received.
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!
It's good for a cheap IDE solution.Pros:- super cheap- works- no missing parts- screws closed- comes with usb and power cables- looks exactly like it's pictured, basic black and nondescript- comes with a stand (though slightly different than the one pictured)- no extraneous LED lights, only one tiny LED on the back to let you know that the power is on/working (some people like extra LEDs but they annoy me)- aluminum top and bottom (I think). This metal is cool to the touch and has ridges to hopefully help dissipate heat some.Cons:- stand different than pictured (doesn't bother me)- Plastic front, back and sides. Not sure why the sides aren't metal.- drive hangs freely inside so not good for travel (which is ok for me)- no fan (so don't just turn it on and leave it on all the time)- big power brick (though that seems fairly common with external drives) but at least this means it doesn't take over extra spots on a power strip.- IDE only (just in case you were wondering.)Would I buy it again? It's a tossup between this one and the one I bought that's about four dollars less. I like that this one screws closed and seems slightly better quality, I like that the other one was four dollars less and had metal sides.
My wife and I were tired of the point and shoot "shutter lag" and "processor focus delay". We don't want to be great photographers but we would like good pictures. The D40X delivers!!! Turn it on, set it on auto, and shoot. Yes, at some point we might be bold and venture into advance settings. But for now we get great pictures and the shutter works when you press the picture button. I knew when I went looking at a camera that my wife who takes most of the pictures would be turned off by all the dials and buttons. She has other hobby's and although taking pictures of the grandchildren is important, she's not going to want to spend the time to become a photo nymph. I gave her the camera she set it up and good pictures happen. Guess what? I can even take good pictures with this camera. IMHO.
This rack is a fairly decent piece of equipment but it really is very simple. I bought this to hold all my Cisco equipment that I used to study for certification exams. Completely unloaded, the rack seems a little flimsy but once you throw a couple of units in it seems to become more sturdy. I wouldn't put anything that is exceptionally heavy on it or more than one rack unit though unless you ground it to a sturdier base.I felt like the rack might topple if I put my HP rack mount server on it. This rack might work well for a SOHO environment that needs some rack equipment, but without any temperature monitoring or control I'd be cautious about loading this thing up and letting it go.Assembly was a little bit of a headache, but once you figure out that 95% of the pieces in the box are to secure devices, it gets a little easier. I keep about 8 1-Unit devices on it with a rack mount power strip in the middle and it is doing quite well. The rack gets hot if I power on all the devices, but just casual equipment tests work great.
In general I like this computer, except for the Celeron processor. Somehow I manage to exceed 90% of the cpu usage roughly 1/3 of the time (as measured by Norton Utilities). I admit to running Origin (a scientific data analysis program) at the same time as Excel, but I've NEVER had any other computers cpu freeze up on me. If you plan on using this computer for things like Adobe Illustrator, any scientific graphing program, or just like having multiple programs open at once I'd suggest a different processor.
I got this keyboard as a way of trying to get rid of the pain I had in my shoulder. I did my research before I purchased, and knew exactly what I was in for. The split keyboard can be difficult to deal with if you're not used to it, but I had one of the very first such keyboards a long time ago, and it totally removed the pain I had in my wrist. The split here is less than I was used to.I am very happy with the keyboard, but less so with the mouse. It's around here somewhere, but I have another Logitech mouse I use instead. In fact, I switch between another rechargeable mouse and a corded trackman both from Logitech. I just didn't find it to be accurate enough, and I kept tilting the wheel all over the place, and it felt a bit "plasticy". Will recommend the set if you don't have a wireless mouse already, it's just that I already have a mouse that cost more than this set put together.As a bonus, my pain is gone too (combination of many things, this included).
I bought these speakers a few weeks ago and like them more and more every day. The first thing I noticed when I hooked them up was that they are very loud. After that initial reaction I felt as if there was a lack of good mid-range, shrill highs and overly heavy bass. I have since managed to tweak things to my liking and I have to say these speakers are awesome. The following is a list of things that worked for me to help get things sounding right:* Point the speakers away from you, like they suggest in the manual. I have mine about pointed about 30-45 degrees outward. This will keep your sound stage wide and cut down on the tin-like sounding highs* Don't be afraid to turn down the bass. I have my acoustimass module under my desk and against the wall so it has a lot of surfaces to bounce off of. This increases the bass response. I have the bass dial up only about 1/4 of the way and I find that to be about the right level. The bass still thumps when you listen to 50 Cent but it doesn't become all you hear.* Play around with the output levels on your computer. I have my master volume and mp3 player set to only about 50%. For some reason this seemed to bring back my midrange a bit and cut down on how loud the sound is when the volume knob is all the way down. I also have the treble output on my sound card set a little lower than normal to further reduce the over-emphasized highs.* Break in your speakers. I've read that new speakers need to be broken in and I think I'm buying that suggestion now. I think this is also why I feel a lot better about the system after a few weeks than I did the first day I installed them.So, they take a little finessing but once you have played around with them for a while, you'll be happy you have them. It's also worth it to mention they are easily the most sylish speakers out there and one of the few brands of comupter speakers that also make other top-notch audio products. The volume/headphone jack/second audio source/mute control disc is a really nice touch too. Everything about the system is well designed.One of these reviews mentions the heavy weight of the subwoofer being a con. I see that as a pro. Lets you know there's a lot of high quality, durable components inside it.
This cable worked great for a little while but stopped sending the signal. Used it to connect my computer to the TV to use as an extended desktop.After a while, the TV wouldn't pick up the signal. Tested with laptop as well with no success. Other cables from laptop to computer worked.. as well as computer to monitor with other cables.
This won't protect your PDA in your pocket, and it doesn't allow you to synch it in a cradle. Furthermore, I took it in and out of the case a couple times and it was already coming apart. Oh, and it was well-nigh impossible getting anything in and out of the pockets.It would be nice if someone would make a good Tungsten T case that really protected the PDA, and didn't leave holes for lint.
Reduced depth sub, compared to what? It's huge! No chance of fitting in the stock sub location in my Yukon XL, but fit beautifully in the qlogic .35cu/ft box under the dash. I'm feeding it from a 500w RMS Kenwood sub amp. Hits hard, goes deep. Has at least the 7/16" xmax specced. Hits much harder than the MTX DVC 8" that was in that box previously.
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.
After purchasing a NEW notebook computer with the "new" Vista, I needed a multi card reader. I went to an office supply store and purchased a Sony multi card reader with a CD installation disk only to find out after several attempts to install it, and two calls to Sony Tech support, that this reader, one of the few removable readers with compact flash regognition, can be installed on my computer. I paid thirty dollars for it only to find out that it was not returnable. I went to Wal-mart, checked their electronics department and found this Targus for a little more than six dollars! I was even told I could return it if it wasn't the right one..........GREAT!!!!NO installation disks required, and it uses a USB 2.0 port with about a five second delay while it reads and recognizes the drive(s). Fast access to the different types of chips I use on it...PLUS...it's small and compact. Just right for travel with a notebook. I recommend this one...a keeper!
A very good inexpensive 24 port switch. The body of the switch actually takes up the entire width of the rack. This makes for a sturdy installation since the rack ears are very short. The switch is also better looking than the Netgear unit it replaced.
I have had this camera for a year. I also own the Olympus C-3030 and being the klutz I am, I dropped it and broke the lens. While that was being repaired, I went nuts without, so bought the C-740 as I had really wanted the 10x zoom. I've been very happy with it. Some of you state the settings re-set to default every time. Without going to get my camera, use your menu or get your book and you can set it so that it does not default and everything will remain as you have it set, no matter how many times you power it on and off.I highly recommend this camera - but would now recommend the C-765 with more megapixels and it is a newer version. I LOVE Olympus cameras and recommend them to anybody in the market for a digital camera. I use the card reader for fast and easy and no battery-use computer downloading.
I'll keep it short; purchased 2 in 2004, one for me and one for my sister. I've used mine since and no real problems, sis just plugged hers in. Has some difficulties with mpeg/vob files but most divx/xvid will play, at worst download divx create or dr. divx and run your video through it, they'll play great then. the stop button = eject if you hold it down long enough, small design flaw.
For the price this drive is a great deal, storage wise. It looks nice next to my aluminum iMac. However, the noise it makes might drive you crazy. If you have a loud computer that already makes a racket then you won't notice a thing. My iMac is almost silent. When in use this external drive clicks away as it seeks. The fan noise isn't a big deal in fact the fan is unnoticeable compared to the noise that the drive makes. Like other have said, it does get warm but its a large hard drive and this is common. Unlike some other external drive, this one will never spin down the disk (great for accessibility but may shorten it's overall life). I would highly recommend this purely for backups where you only connect the drive temporarily. Next time, I will consider spending a few more dollars to get a higher quality and quieter hard drive.UpdateAfter only using this product for a few months, it died. The cause of death was a slight bump. After that came the tell tale sound of a scratched drive.
I have owned serveral Toshiba products ie TV-VCR-DVD player; This is my first digital camera. This camera is the most aggrevating electronic piece of junk I have ever owned. I have called Toshiba service (a waste of time) switched to other S/D cards and batteries.The camera works when it wants to, quits when it wants to, and doesn't work most of the time. When my $3600.00 Cinama series TV had a problem they sent someone to fix it; a few hundred for one of their cameras wont even get you a return call if you have a question. I am now the proud owner of a Fuji S3100 (great camera)which I purchase from Amazon.com(which is a good company to deal with) the PD3300 sets on my desk as a paper weight and reminder to never buy something with the Toshiba name on it. I hope I saved you some grief and money. Sincerely [...]
I purchased this item some days ago but returned it later on to amazon. I purchased it because it was a lot of space for the money. A 30GB IPod almost costs 50-60% more and I didnt have a big collection of audio anyway. But the controls are not user friendly and most importantly I returned it because it did not play the audible.com format which is the most popular audiobook format. When I bought it, it was really from a reluctance to buy ipod because the ipod was so common place but I finally succumbed and bought the Nano which I realized is a fine product after all. Also keep in mind that because this has a spinning hard disk its not a good idea to use it in the gym, especially on a treadmill. Its better to buy a flash drive based product that does not have moving parts, thats why I finally got the Nano.
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.
I totally agree with all the positive reviews here. I have used the D-Link, DUB-7, 7-Port USB Hub for a year now. I have it attached to a Link-Sys 4-port USB for a total of 10 available ports (one port used to connect the two hubs). I have not had any problem setting it up or using it. I can attest to the fact that hubs can be linked together to give you a whole bunch of usable USB connection ports--even linked to other non-D-Link hubs. Highly recommended.
These are great binocs. Other than the eyepiece covers not staying in place, you will find this product fits the bill for its very good price.
I dont know if my earholes are tiny or what, but no buds would work for me, they would all just pop out. So I looked for over-the-ear buds and first bought the Philips SHS8000 Premium Sound , but it was horrible! It fit over my ear great, but all the bass came out of the back of the earbud, unless i shoved the whole thing in my ear (painful) so it sounded Tingy when i didnt do it. Then I came across this.. works beautiful! Stays in my ear and I don't have to shove the whole piece in my canal! And .. I HAVE BASS!! Great buy!
un teclado muy util, solo con peque&ntilde;os problmas para ajustar la palm (life drive) al teclado. a pesar de que la version por blue tooth es mas comoda la version por IR mentiene el puerto blue tooth libre para otras conecciones. totalmente compatible con windows mobile y paml os.
Great price, good sound and classy, low-key design all in one package. The issues I have are only minor and may or may not influence your decision but I'll let you know what they are.Pros:- The picture Amazon shows is a little different. It actually comes with plastic grills that cover the speakers. These can be removed easily but it's best to leave them on so you don't accidently puncture the speakers.- Buttons on the unit are firm and very responsive. They require only a light press.- Remote is flat and has useful features. You can mute, reverse a tape, and if you press shuffle, CD play begins automatically. It's also responsive and worked from 25ft away.- Alarm clock and sleep are nice bonuses. You can wake to any track on a CD. The sleep gradually lowers the volume when you get near the end of the timer. I thought this was a nice touch.- Auto powers down after a few minutes if there is no tape or CD activity.- Has aux input. You can use these as computer speakers if you buy a mini plug to RCA audio cable.- Clean and crisp sound. Bass is adequate. (Don't expect chest-thumping.)Cons:- Clock is in 24 hour format which most people are not used to. But it doesn't matter since the clock font is too small to be of any use.- Easy to accidently press record since it requires only one button.- Headphone jack is on top and towards the back. This was inconvenient for me since I keep the unit in a computer desk shelf and it was difficult to access.- Not much difference between the classic, jazz, rock tones but this seems pretty common with sound presets.Even with the nitpicks, I gave it 5 stars due to the low price and sound quality you get. [...]
I am on a Macbook Pro and I love this mouse! (I had a radtech radmouse before that double-clicked when single clicking, wouldn't work until the bluetooth loaded after bootup, and fell asleep after a few minutes of inactivity, and took a while to wake up.) It works exactly like a USB mouse , avoiding the issues with bluetooth, yet without wires!It loses one star for causing my macbook to crash(which NEVER happens normally) occasionally due to some issue with the mouse falling asleep after a long period of inactivity while the computer stays awake and then moving the mouse. The problem seems to occur if the mouse falls asleep and the computer doesn't. This also can happen if it is plugged into the USB port on my cinema display and I remove it or turn off the mouse.Solution? Plug the USB receiver directly into the macbook and use the power button on the bottom of the mouse if you aren't putting the computer to sleep for a while and will not be using it - or put the computer to sleep and don't worry about the mouse.-- update: I still love this mouse. I take it with me in my computer bag. It just works great. Really, any cordless, non-bluetooth, laser mouse would probably work just as well.
This plug in works great with my daughters Casio keyboard. Too bad it's not included with the keyboard to begin with but it's much better to have this plug in instead of changing out batteries all the time. Great product.
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.
These are made by Sennheiser, so expect great sound quality, especially for in-ear buds.However, where these lack is in construction. There are so many little parts to these headphones that you invariably lose pieces. The rubber on the ear phones are customizable so they fit to your ear. They also fall out and get lost easily; currently, I have two differing sizes between the two ears because I've lost the right sized ones. The little plastic extrusion that juts off the top also has a rubber piece that is easily lost.Bottom line, these headphones are probably great if you never move them (say, only use at desk). But if you're like me an work out with them, use them for commute, there is little doubt that the headphone you have in two months won't be the one you have today.
the most amazing thing i ever heard
I bought this mouse with very high expectations based on my previous experiences with Logitech mice. I have to say that I was extremely disappointed. First of all, the Logitech Control Center for the Mac is buggy, and Logitech still has not fixed it. More frustrating though is the wheel on this mouse- it's extremely loose. It constantly slides around even when not being touched causing web pages to scroll when you don't want them to. It's very annoying. Even setting the mouse to the "precise" mode did not correct this problem. I would have returned this mouse if I could've, but I waited too long. Not recommended.
I bought this mp3 player to listen to tunes while riding my bike, running, and working out at the gym. It is perfect for that. Its benefits include its light weight and small size, ease of use, and great sound. You will want to buy a good set of headphones to go with it. The earbuds that ships with the player are worthless, at least during any physical activity. Online support from iRiver (firmware, drivers, and software updates, etc...) are prompt and easy to install. It will hold about 5-CDs worth of 128kps mp3 files. I'm not sure I get the advertised 18 hours on one battery. Probably closer to 10 hours, but still acceptable.I am very impressed with iRiver and I suspect this is not the only gadget of theirs I'll own!!
Just like any-one else,I'm always a little leery when ordering a product that I've never tried before,but I read alot of the reviews for the OLYMPUS DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER and decided to give it a try. I'm glad it did! As always with Amazon,the product arrived fast. When I opened the box I was surprised at how small the recorder was. I used to do alot of recording on those old bulky casette recorders. When I did my first test recording on the digital recorder I was amazed at the clarity and high quality of the sound. Since I use voice recordings for business and personal use,I am thrilled at how good the recordings I make with this device sound. I definitely got my money's worth with this product!
The online code is a fast and secure way to buy MS Points. I bought and after a few minutes i received a e-mail with the code, put it on the xbox.com website and the points are credited to my account.
This was our first DVR and we absolutely love it. One of the main reasons for purchase was the free subscription to the guide service, it works great and is always accurate. My only dislike with the unit is how long it takes to change channels, but you get used to it in no time. It did "crash" on me once and I thought it would have to be replaced, but I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it has worked fine ever since. I would not hesitate to buy this again as a first time machine.
I'm a novice when it comes to telescopes and this ended up being my first one. I had looked around quite extensively for awhile, trying to find as much information on a scope as I could. I found this one for a good price used so I picked it up.My goal for this scope: to look at the lunar surface, to spot deep space objects such as nebulas and galaxies, and probably the most important, look at other planets in our solar system.It was a breeze to set up -- it didn't take me long at all following the instructions included with the scope. Where it got difficult for me was calibrating the finder scope to be exact with the actual telescope, but this is mainly due to my inexperience with telescopes and not because of the item itself. Note however that the finderscope uses a red dot to point, making sighting it in during the day quite difficult.It is a reflector scope, which means that it reverses the images (just like looking into a mirror), so navigating around the night sky will take some getting used to. The moon looks upside down in it and I found that panning around while looking at the moon was an excellent way to get acquainted with the control knobs. When I received this scope the batteries were dead in the motor and I've yet to replace them, so I can't say how well the motor works. According to the instructions you'd have to calibrate the scope to work with the motor correctly, so I'm assuming with the correct calibration the motor will work perfectly.The first planet that I've observed was Saturn just the other night with the two eyepieces that were provided. It was a splendid site. You couldn't make out much detail on the surface of Saturn or in the surface of the rings, however, Saturn was just below the moon, which was fairly bright. On a darker night I'm sure more details would become visible. I would recommend buying a Barlow lens to go along with the ones provided, to allow a little more magnification.Overall, if you're a beginner, this scope is pretty decent. The fact that it is a reflector may throw you off and will take some getting used to--don't expect to jump right in and start viewing a bunch of DSO's and other planets right away. Once you become accustomed to the controls (and get the finder scope aligned, which is key!) you'll be enjoying yourself immensely. If this is your first time ever with a telescope, consider buying a good pair of binoculars to go along with the scope --it's much easier to find what you're looking for first in the binoculars, which will enable you to find them easier with the telescope (smaller field of vision in the eyepiece). If you purchase this telescope and take the time to get accustomed to it, you will love it.
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.
It's hard to purchase earbuds over the internet. You kind of take a shot in the dark and hope you get something you like.I learned a few things about these earbuds. My ears are not too large, not too small.- The green cushion pads fall off without too much abuse. The first one fell off after I had had the earphones only a week or two.- The rather large hard plastic main part of the earbud is huge and doesn't always get in far enough in the ear to produce a good sound.- The protrusion from the top that is meant to keep the device in your ear doesn't work all that well (again, based on ear shape), and can even make wearing them painful after a while. They stay in my ear pretty well, but I don't remember the regular Ipod headphone being much worse.- The cord unnecessarily tries to return to a cord shape. Everytime I pull this out of the bag it is horribly tangled.- The green color isn't as cool as I thought it would be.I have used these earbuds for about 6 months now and I am disappointed with them. I use a Sennheiser headset at home for online gaming and it works great. I would steer clear from this one. I may try a Sony pair that got recommended to me, or just something without the obnoxious protrusions on the top. The fact that the cushions come off and are lost easily is sort of a deal breaker for me.
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
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!
There's not much point in having really nice headphones if the wireless is second rate. These headphones have three channels to choose from, but -- at least in my neighborhood -- all of them have the kind of noise that reminds me of a radio set that looks like furniture. Wood. Knobs. The family hunched around the speaker to try to discern the signal from the noise.The signal breaks up, noise fades in and out. Reading other reviews I anticipated a less-than-audiophile experience, but in retrospect I think I'd rather have shelled out 30 bucks for a low end headphone because that's all I got anyway. In fact, any $5 headphone on a wire would be better than these.I give it two stars instead of one because they look cool, are easy to set up, and in the rare moments of strong signal, they sound just fine. I wonder what radio frequencies they are on and what they're competing with around here.
I saw some reviews that said it takes forever but it was instantaneous for me. They have you click a link revealing the code about a minute after you purchase it. They might have changed the way they process the codes or something cause I can't see how it took some people multiple hours to get their codes. Either way, it shouldn't take them more than a few minutes for you to get your code, not hours like some of these reviews say. Hope this helps you make a decision.
This product has been very helpfull in preparing certain dishes and I would highly recommend this product
i never owned a digital recorder, but was pleasantly surprised by this product's 1) price 2) ease of use 3) amt of recordable hrs 4) folder system 5) size (tiny!). i don't have a basis of comparison but i am very happy with the purchase, and use it a lot.
The construction quality appears to be good. It was well labeled with Tip and Ring, so I could hook up channels correctly. For this type of cable the Left Channel is the TIP and Right Channel is the Ring. I used this cable to connect my iPod to myBehringer Xenyx 802 Mixer. The quality of the sound was good, I will buy Hosa cables in the future.
I would recomend this camera to any one the pictures are great and its easy to use. The only thing I found to be a problem for me was the shutter the camera is small and I kept moving the shutter with my hand witch made the camera not take pictures. but a little adjustment and I had no problem.All I can say is a great cmera for the price
I bought this vacuum cleaner to replace a Hoover vacuum cleaner that was too complex for its own good. The worst feature of the Hoover was its unreliable drive mechanism. The Hoover was a heavy beast, but it had a mechanism that automatically turned the wheels to pull it forward when you pushed forward on the handle and vice versa. So in practice, very little effort was required to move it back and forth. However, this mechanism was complex and unreliable, and it did not work properly for very long. The vacuum cleaner repair center is an hour from my house. So getting it fixed entailed two hours of driving in addition to the expense of the repair. And the repair did not last very long. This was unacceptable.The Eureka vacuum cleaner is sturdy, with many parts made of metal. But the design is simple and lean, and it weighs much less than my Hoover. Based upon the comments of other users, I expected the Eureka to be heavy and require significant effort to move around. But the large, sturdy wheels turn very easily, and I find it easy to use and steer around furniture. I find it easy to pick up the vacuum cleaner and carry it to places where obstacles prevent it from rolling. A knob on the front allows for smooth, easy adjustment of the height of the rotating brush that brushes the carpet. There are six positions for this knob, making it easy to dial in brushing action that does a beautiful job fluffing and raising the pile of the carpet without adding much resistance to moving the vacuum cleaner back and forth. I find the vacuum cleaner glides back and forth with very little effort required.Although they are very sturdy, the wheels are made of plastic, and they do not scratch the vinyl flooring in my kitchen. Some users have commented that this vacuum cleaner should not be used on a bare floor. I have found that by adjusting the brush height to a low level - something that is easy to do - it does a nice job of sucking up crumbs from the kitchen floor and any dirt tracked in the back door.The drive belt appears unusually rugged and relatively easy to change. I think it will last a long time, but an extra belt comes with the unit. The bags do a good job filtering dust from the air sucked through the vacuum cleaner, and they are designed with a paper tunnel so the bags fill from the top instead of the bottom, which works very well. The Eureka has strong suction - something that is easily seen and felt in the way the cloth bag is firmly inflated during use.The simple, utilitarian design of this vacuum cleaner results in outstanding performance at a reasonable purchase price, and its performance is an enormous relief. My Hoover vacuum had red and green lights that flashed to indicate whether dirt was being sucked from the carpet. And there was a switch that allowed you to select from two different levels of dirt-sensing sensitivity. Talk about unnecessary gingerbread! If it is possible to be thrilled with a vacuum cleaner, then I am thrilled with this Eureka unit.
I wanted good headphones for my mp3 player and these fit the bill just fine for me. They are the best I've found in the price range, and pretty comfortable too. Some other reviewers found them unattractive, but I don't think they are that bad. I'd rather have good sound and comfort than cute any day! I like that they fold for storage, and come with their own little bag. I am considering getting a hard shell case for them though, as the bag doesn't offer much protection.Nov. 2012 - I've had these little headphones for over 3 years now, and they are as good, or better, than when I bought them. They are very well made, and I have since purchased 2 pair of PortaPro phones and a pair of Koss earbuds as well based on my love of these. I haven't been disappointed yet. I have suggested these to several friends looking for good budget headphones, and have heard good things from them as well. For the money you can't beat them.
Pros:Bought this in June 2004 - still in use.Superb hardware: all the necessary input/output and more.Lots of features like editing, bookmarks, 'smart' recording to squeeze more disk space when necessary.Cons:Had to send it back because it ignored channels > 90 - probably an old ROM.UI could have been more user friendly, both playing/recording/editing and remote controller.Infrequent DVR read/write errors causes machine to freeze.
This is a vital accessory for all MP3 Players! I love that it is retractable, so I don't have a long cable getting tangle with other things! Great price for this as well! $5.55 with free shipping!
These were very poor quality. I ended buying more expensive cases and selling these at a yard sale for less than half what I paid. There is a annoying smell that accompanied them as well that did not dissipate after they had time to be unpackaged and air out.
I love this little Data Traveler. I've been using it for about two years and I haven't had any problems with it.It's very easy to use and set up. It connects right to your USB port.I like that you can partition the drive, so you don't have to set up the whole thing with password protection. I use mine for all kinds of files, and I don't want to have to put in a password every time I want to access an mp3.I'm very happy with this item and will buy Kingston flash drives again in the future.
Great product! Multi adjustable, will fit almost any position. Good reception with the wireless FM transmitter. Very nice looking.
I have used it on my Samsung LCD TV and now the screen looks almost brand new. I am very happy with the purchase.
This is a very nice system for the money. It doesn't have many of the features that you would get with a higher-end reciever, but it has everything you really need.Pros: Great sound quality. Plenty of connection options for all of your devies. Looks good.The only real Con is the HDMI connectivity. The HDMI ports on the reciever are pointless. They act only as a pass-through switch, and a seperate connection to the reciever is still required to get sound. When I first installed the system I was very dissapointed, and I felt somewhat tricked by ONKYO's proud advertising of HDMI on the unit, but this was soon overcome by the excellent sound quality that you get for the money.
I looked all over the web for these specs (including the TAO site), so I am adding them here:- Display is 128x128 pixels in 24 bit color- USB interface is NOT a standard block file device (e.g. does not show up as a disk drive), but uses a proprietary interface, so you MUST use the included software, which is not available for Linux.Also, if you think you should be able to fit a lot more than 30 128x128 pixel JPG images into 8MB, you would be right, but the software limits you to a fixed 30 pictures, which you can (re-)extract from the device as a entire batch (for re-use later) into a (seemingly proprietary) ".itc" file (which is actually 66 bytes of header followed by the images in 49,152-byte blocks (128 x 128 x 3byte color) in simple RGB bitmap format. Even if the device stores the images in the uncompressed bitmap format (which it probably does), it is using no more than 1.5MB of the "8MB internal memory" to store your pictures.The casing is clearly not bulletproof, and the buttons to stick out from the edge (which would explain why they are "falling off"), and the software is poorly written (bluescreened on second use -- "Handy with a soldering iron, but a menace to society behind a keyboard") but includes a built-in rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, and a surprisingly high-quality jewelery-type box, for which I paid &lt;$40. I think if expectations keep in line with this nearly disposable price-point, I think this product will meet them.I have not had any problems with the device itself (in the first 3 days), and it seems ok with a few keys on it, but can see where the design may have trouble in a high-stress environment embedded in a wad of keys, and a menagerie of other key fobs. I found the display to be adequately bright (I'm sure these are mass-produced cell-phone and digital camera displays, so you can use them for a rough idea)
I'm about 3 weeks in with this case. This case is built to last. The price is great for what your getting. The lifetime warranty goes a long way and shows just how much Pelican standy by their product. I found the pluck N pull system very effective. I don't know if the foam will withstand after heavy use, but it's as easy to pluck as a company could proably make it while maintaining foam sturdiness.I would buy this case for specific items only and not various items. If your looking to store various items in this case, look for the NF version to maximize the small amount of space it offers.
I can't believe how often I need to change the cartridges in this machine.I don't use the printer often...possibly once or twice a month ...let's put it this way....I estimate changing the cartridges after every 50 to 75 sheets of paper...depending of course upon amount of print on each page.I think what bothers me most is that I read the reviews before I bought this machine and they were all great...4 and 5 stars....but now...a couple of years later I notice that the TRUE reviewers have stated their minds and the TRUE rating is reflected. I wonder if companies have people writing false reports when these items first come out....hmmmm...it sure seems so in Epson's case here.
I almost purchased the 42 instead of the 32, but after checking them out at the store I decided on the 32. The Samsung 353 was also in the running but one look in the store and I knew Sony was the way to go. I am glad I decided on the 32 because the only real difference was the CCD, which is 340k instead of 680k effective. It turns out the 32 does such a good job with the 340k I can't tell the difference, and for $150 less. The other only real difference is the color viewfinder on the 42, but who uses a viewfinder anymore. It doesn't come with a firewire (iLink) cable so be prepared to purchase one, especially if you have a mac. I am happy with our choice and look forward to many edited videos to share with the family.
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.
My previous Adaptec Tuner lasted 4 years of steady use, then one day it burned out. When I got the replacement, it came with new stand, tuner and full set of cords so I just placed them in a drawer as backups and plugged all my old cords in the new box. Started up immediately and I'm totally pleased. Thanks.
I wish I could give this GPS more than one star on this review but I feel as though many don't consider customer service in their ratings. Getting in touch with a TomTom representative is like trying to get the president on a direct line...it's pretty much impossible. So after going through a million prompts to answer my inquiry about incompatibility with the bluetooth feature I was finally told that they only have a few phones that are compatible with the unit and sometimes even phones that are compatible don't offer all the features like loading contact list into the GPS for real hands free calling etc, etc. If it weren't for these major drawbacks I'd give this unit three stars. It does ok on route navigation although on more than one occasion I've gone a map route and saved over an hour on one trip. This unit also lacks spoken street names which could keep your eyes off the GPS and on the road which means a safer drive for everyone on the road.TomTom customer service sucks -1 starCharging for online services that should be free to a faithful community of TomTom users -1 starThe screen scratches ridiculously easily, you have to buy the case or wrap the thing in a sock -1 starI heard the newer Garmin GPS's are better check them out.
Hi, i got this one after longtime looking for a good mp3 with a good price too, don't u agree?it's small one,light,and not bad memorywhen i bought it i got a free 32MB card for freeso now i have it with 64MB which is great for mewell all i can to say to you, go get this one right now it's wonderful one with very good price
I was having trouble finding a wireless card for my new 64 bit system. When I found someone who had one in stock local they wanted to much money and if they didn't have one they still wanted to much money. Amazons price is the best deal I found and I got it in a day. MSI products have been flawless from day one and don't get any easier to install and set up than this. Great deal buy 10.
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.
I am a music teacher who travels between locations and classrooms five days a week. My iPOD is my 'life'! Finding a speaker system that can deliver sound to a large room filled with 20+ preschool children, that can fit into my purse, and that is light-weight, seemed like the impossible dream. UNTIL I found the "In Motion" speakers. I am on my second unit -- the first was kicked around a few too many times by dancing children and the iPOD dock became bent. My husband inherited that unit and uses it with a cable connection to the iPOD headphones port. The unit still performs wonderfully.For very best results without power cord, use lithium batteries! I have recommended this speaker to several other 'traveling' Educators and all love the set. (Maybe I should ask for a commission???)J. Jones
If you're in search of external storage for your Nintendo Wii, look no further. This SD card is the perfect size (Storage wise and literally) for the Wii!It could also work for other gaming systems, cameras, etc.If 2GB is enough for you, go for it! The price is nothing to complain about, and it does its job very well.With nothing to complain about, I give it a perfect rating.
I have only played with it a little, but I love the results. Awesome depth of field on clsoe ups and I love howit pulls seemingly non-existant light in to the photo at low F-stops. Very pleased with the purchase.
So far, so good. As always Canon puts out a great product. This is my first digital camera but not my first Canon. It has so many features that if you don't use it all the time it's easy to forget some of its features. I love that it fits all my other Canon lenses. So far, I'm very happy with this camera and I plan on remaining loyal to Canon as long as they keep pumping out superior products.
I've had this product about 6 wks and seems to be working fine. No complaints yet. Just plugged it in and went to work on the computer.
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 got this for christmas and I must say, it's one of the worst things i've gotten in recent memory. The product is cheaply made with low quality parts and terrible button placement, especially on the d-pad. The most important part of a product is to be able to navigate through it, and a traditional d-pad would've been great, but instead it's a cluster of buttons. Which one of mine is faulty by the way; so in the video games I put on it; it's extremely hard to control. The one good thing about this product is it has a great video player and nice screen clarity, but use headphones with volume control, because this doesn't have any means of changing the volume. It's either loud; or off.
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!
For $[...] these speakers ROCK! I am driving them with a Creative X-fi sound card, and they are CRYSTAL clear and sharp sounding. The Bass is not muddy and for such a small Sub box, it really kicks out. They replaced an 8 year old set of Creative speakers (they died loud "SNAP" from the sub box) that I paid $[...] for back then. These little babies actually sound better. Much clearer and cleaner sounding. I hardly left my computer room as it was, not it will be even harder to leave.BTW - the DVD Audio of Automatic For the People by REM sounds awesome on these. Gotta love hearing the backup vocals BEHIND you.
I had the 250GB and just bought the 500GB as an upgrade. Never had a problem with the drive. Great storage at a great price.
I'm using this wih my Dynex HD LCD 19" TV and the Picture is so greatly improved! Excellent Cable at an awesome price.
Good card at a great price. When using a point and shoot at a smaller resolution, super speed isn't required. Recommended for low end shooters.
From the get-go, this printer caused me nothing but problems. I had printed about 10 sheets when the print quality fell through the floor. Ran through the print head cleaning process numerous times, per the manual, with only marginal improvement. After burning through several ink cartridges trying to clean the sorry printer, God-forbid, I bought non-OEM ink cartridges. Eventually, the printer displayed the printer equivalent of the "Blue Screen of Death" Machine Error, and I was directed to take the printer to the Authorized Repair Center. Three months and many phone calls later, they finally told me that the print head was shot, and that it was going to cost 25% more to repair the printer than I paid for it. Additionally, it wasn't going to be covered by the warranty because I used non-OEM ink! I've used non-OEM ink for my Epson and HP for years with NO problems, and now this is the cause of my problems with the Brother?? I don't think so. I'll never own another Brother product again. Please contact me if you wish, for details. AVOID BROTHER LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!
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.
I'm in film school and needed some headphones for shooting and editing. These are perfect. Buy this product. You won't regret it.
Buying a set of earphones/earbuds is like buying shoes - you gotta shop around, get burned a few times, then once you've found your brand & style - stick with it. A couple reviewers said they don't fit, but I don't think that's a reason to give a 1-star review.For me, the Koss earbuds fit perfectly. The only problem I've had is during exercise my ears sweat a little (gross, I know) and the earbuds can slip out.Although I don't have a $100 pair of buds to compare them to, the sound is great, the bass is good, and with a good seal, I can turn my volume down to 1. Even with the music off, these things cut out a fair amount of ambient noise - they can double as earplugs!
Plugged in a bluray player and turned it on. The pro 900 locked up and sounded an alarm. Owners manual stated that the protection circuit had sacrificed itself to save my bluray. Send unit in for repair. Never got to see it power anything up. Bluray works fine.
All I can really say about this camera, WOW! I'm the guy to see for all of your photo needs. Since I've had this camera, I've been everywhere. The list is to long, but I've been there. When I show up with this camera I'm asked to take the pictures. I'm loving it! I get to meet so many people. Since I've had this camera I see things all around me now differently. What a wonderful camera. It's so easy to use and I'm having a lot of fun leaning how to use all of the great things it has to offer. Family and friends say; I'm good. I'm not! It's the camera. It's the camera! Also, it came with a lot of good deals. I'm using them all. Great, great camera. I'm creating a photographic memory thanks to this camera.
This worked fabulously for a little less than two months... then it just stopped. The speakers no longer work. VERY disappointed.
I bought these speakers for bedroom use. I listen to classical music mostly. The speakers produce clear, open sound, emphasizing the high end and giving the impression of an acoustically "live" room. I find this efffect pleasant although realistically this not exactly what you would hear in a typical concert hall. On the other hand, deep base is deemphasized. Other reviewers have said they have obtained satisfactory results by adding a sub-woofer.Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase. It will be difficult to improve on this without spending considerably more money.
In and Out computers (the seller),I wanna thank you for the good product.It was cheap but the value is high!I want to recommand the seller to every buyers!!
I listen to music all day while at work and play games on my system at home at night. I have owned easily a dozen or more computer speakers over the last couple of years and have listened to a number of other speakers owned by friends. I've also owned the Bose companions. I've listened to several in side by side tests at home - not sitting in some canvernous big box store and I think I have a pretty good idea of what you can get for the money.I'd say the Companions, with their undersized satellite drivers, are excessively bright and have very little mid range. Aside from other speakers that use the &quot;micro drivers&quot; like the Creative iTrigues, I can't think any other speaker above $50 that uses a driver as small as 2&quot;.The sub is ok. Bose says it &quot;delivers impressive lower tones&quot;. Perhaps the people at Bose are easily impressed, but I beg to differ. Two problems here; the sub has a 5 1/4&quot; driver - small by comparison to like priced products - and the power, which Bose doesn't publish, but I would estimate at less than 50 watts, isn't enough to recreate much in the way of low frequency effects.Overall, if these were $79 products, I could see how one might, and I stress might, pick these over a set of Altecs or Logitechs. At $249 these things are obscenely over priced. Sometimes I have to step back in awe at how much Bose can get away with charging for their products.The Companion 3s are further evidence that Bose is an exceptional marketing company and a mediocre audio company.
Product met my expectations and the price was extremely reasonable. Gave new life to an old computer.
I purchased my SC-E120D16:9 electric drop-down screen 12/06, and after two years, the center has started to bow causing ripples in the screen. These really need to be supplied with a center support bracket.
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.
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.
TV received as ordered in brand new condition. Excellend TV, very nice picture and it sounds better than my RCA home theater system.
This product was intentionally marketed to be misleading. This may work on the old , but it definitely does not work on the new iPods. I was jipped and you probably will be too.
Great for labelling items. Black printing is very legible on the white paper tape. A+++
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!
The other reviewer is correct in that the DC portion of the cable is fairly short, which if you would need to use it any situation other than a desk it could be a problem. Otherwise, the usability and storage are good.
The manufacturers explain all the specs very well, but if you're reading these reviews, you probably want to hear from someone who had used the mini. I have been waiting for an iPod, but didn't want an mp3 player that was as big or as white as a regular iPod. Minis have the bonus of being very small and come in different colors.The little cutie is so easy to use,so skip reading the instructions. I use mine with a Ti4 (that's a G4 Titanium powerbook to Pentium users). iTunes and iPod together make it incredibly easy to put your entire music collection on your computer and select which songs/playlists you want to bring everywhere with you. The transfer of my small library of 1 gig took a couple of minutes, and each time I add songs to the different playlists, it takes less than a second to update all the playlists. I also imported my contacts and calendar from Entourage (or Palm Desktop works, too).The scroll/touchpad is very senstive, but there is a lock button on the top so you can throw the ipod in a bag or pocket and your volume and other settings won't be affected. I also purchased an FM transmitter to use in my car and my other radios around the house. The earbuds for me were too uncomfortable so I got new headphones, and now life is good.The games are crap, but who buys one of these for games? I'm sure more people will add their own reviews which may give you different information than this.
At the price, it makes a great little secondary record player for our house. Automatic operation makes this turntable incredibly easy to use - place record on platter, press play! The built-in preamp is a nice option to have if you don't have, or want to purchase, one. Only gripes are that there is no real on-off switch or light indicators, and the buttons seem sort of cheap. Overall I would recommend this turntable if you simply want to playback your records. Look elsewhere if you want to rip your vinyl to computer for archiving though (don't use a USB turntable either!).
I would recommend this over the expensive cables such as "monster" or other expensive brands as it does the same thing and is of equal quality build. been using it for a couple weeks and havent had any problems as of yet..
I just picked up the Sony DSC-P7 and was extremely dissapointed to find that the image quality of the pictures I took was just terrible and highly pixelated. I made sure to set the camera to the highest resolution, highest quailty, and highest sharpness and there was still no improvement. I own an old Panasonic PV-SD4090 that is 1.2 MP (compared to the 3.2 MP of the Sony) that takes BETTER QUALITY pictures than this new Sony camera.In an attempt to try to figure out if I was doing something wrong, I looked all through the manual (including the troubleshooting section) and found nothing describing this problem. I also went onto the Sony website and found nothing describing this problem. I did a google search and found nothing. I tried phoning technical support, but nobody is available.In short, I'm returning this camera and purchasing something different. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I won't be taking any chances with another Sony camera.
I love this keyboard. It make everything so simple and saves a little time when you are chatting. It takes a little while to get used to but I highly recommend it.
These are by far the best headphones I've been able to find for running. I was training for my first 10 mile run last summer and my headphones would not stay in my ears. Once you put these headphones in, they stay in place and do not move. You never have to adjust them. There are different size ear pieces so that you can find one that fits the shape of your ears. The sound quality was more than adequate. I would highly recommend these for anyone that needs some good quality headphones that stay in place! The only minor problem is that if you have them in for a long time (over an hour) they sometimes start to hurt a little. Even with that in mind, I would still give them 5 stars!
Ususally I research equipment via internet reviews and Consumer Reports, but this item got me with its namebrand recognition and trust that usually accompanies a Crayola product's purchase. I was also desperate for a kid's alarm clock for my three-year old who is not a morning person.As another customer stated, the directions are written poorly, and I'm techo savvy. It was by accident that I figured out how to record our voices to use as a wake-up sound. The regular alarm is a very loud, scary beeping.The colorful nightlight is not soothing or restful, unless you like a rock concert laser-bright light-show paced at a seizure inducing rate to fall asleep to. And the two brightness settings for the actual time display, (besides OFF) are just that, BRIGHT and BRIGHTER.The radio reception is terrible and sometimes there is a thump-thumping when I turn it on. I figured out how to get rid of it once, it was an odd series of resetting something, BUT THIS SHOULDN'T BE THE CASE.There is nothing on this item that is similar to the many semi-standardized functions we've all become familiar with on our Emerson, Sony, etc. clock-radios. AFter four months of it, I'm throwing it out.
this USB LITE is awesome. I like it cause its portable, flexable and easy to use. but my only problem is that my girlfriend liked it also that she took it and keeped it for herself, so no i have to buy another one next month lol...
Since the price was so low and because of mixed reviews, I decided to buy two of these suckers in case one of them didn't work. I received them fully anticipating one or both to not work. However, each of them work great without any problems! They last just as long as the Canon batteries. Definitely recommended.
FAIL!!! I ordered a 6ft Firewire cable and instead received a 3ft Ethernet cable. Extremely annoying since 1) I already have a gazillion ethernet cables, 2) which are worth next to nothing, 3) cmple.com website has NO phone contact info. Never buy from this company... EVER!!!
one of the filters that you should get.Great and does its work perfectly.the price is fair.i will buy from the manufacturer agasin and again...
Bought this along with aSamsung LNT2354H 23" LCD HDTV Whiteand aLogitech Z-4I 2.1 Speaker System. Watched Pirates of the Caribbean III and saw colors and details that were simply amazing.Definitely need to play with the setup to get the best picture. Menu definitely bites compared to others. Overall great system.
A little expensive but it's for IDE drives. No longer used by the masses, so the economy of scale is gone. Does what it needs to do, seems well manufactured.
I have the D50 for 2 1/2 years now. I am still loving it. I also tested my friend's D40. In my opinion, it beats D40 on every count except the D40's bigger LCD and color histogram. D50 is a photographer camera and D40 is a consumer camera. Nikon is right. D40 sells like hotcakes. I buy D50 over D40 if I am buying an entry level camera today.
Being the paranoid type when it comes to computing security, this box is a good step for novice and expert alike. It's an affordable gateway that provide 85% of any security you'd ever need for even the most paranoid, and on 1 Mbps DSL I have observed no negative performance drain running with 2 Windows XP Pro systems (450 Mhz and 2.53 GHz). Netgear is also offering business class solutions in networking, so they're stepping up in the world (meaning you can expect new products and ongoing support from the company). No complaints for the money; this is a strong value when accounting for the print server as a bonus!
I bought a 25-pack of KHypermedia's DVD-R 8X Recordable 4.7GB disks at a local office supply store, and frankly, I didn't expect much for the incredibly low twenty cents a disk they charged me. However, the KHypermedia price was SO far below any and all of their competitors (even the office supply store's "house brand") that I took a chance.Well, all I can say is the product works and works well. Using my very ordinary Magicspin drive (model DVDRW 1016UI, built 12/05 in China) every disk has burned successfully. They read 100% accurately in both the DVD-R/+R/RW drive they were burned on and in regular DVD readers on a variety of other computers.The one thing some may not like is that these disks are only rated for an 8X burn speed, rather than 16X. And I personally burn at half whatever a disk's rated speed is, because, in my experience with nearly every brand of media, that lower burn speed always results in fewer dead disks. Variations in DVD burners, their interface, the PC's speed, other running processes and each individual disk always make it problematic to burn at the highest possible speed.I personally can spare the extra burn time when I can save half or two-thirds on the media cost. On my equipment, using these KHypermedia disks at 4X, that comes to less than 30 minutes for a nearly full burn of 4.5+ GB. Great to backup over lunch... Just fire and forget!
Its well worth the money. I would tell my freinds to buy this item. I will buy this item again.
I am a police officer and frequently have to take pictures of crashes, crime scenes, injuries, etc. This camera is small enough to be caried in my shirt pocket for 8 hours and not be a burden, so it's always with me. It has a large preview screen and it takes amazing photos for a camera so small. The versatility of the camera in auto modes is impressive, but the fact that it has a manual mode rivaling some high end cameras is astounding! It has manual focus, exposure, white balance and iso settings as well as on screen composition grids, histograms, and shutter speeds. The convenience of the SD card memory makes it possible for me to take hundreds of photos without worrying about memory and the camera allows the flexibility to take pictures at high mp resolution or step it down to 4mp or even 2mp for even more photos. The battery life is also impressive. I've never missed a shot because the battery was dying.Although I use it for work, it is slim and compact enough for everyday carry by anyone who might need to take a picture of anything from a landscape to a business card (The auto correcting Macro feature is fantastic). As if that weren't enough, with the 2.0Gb SD card, I can record 40 minutes of high quality digital video or 80 hours of high quality audio (for those lengthy interrogations). This camera is like having a tool kit in my pocket. Pics, video and a digital recorder. Add to all this an amazing price, you can't go wrong!Bottom line, if you are looking for a convenient, full featured small digital, look no further!! I recommend this camera without exception.
We bought this backpack for travel - especially when we'll only be using one carry-on bag and the backpack. It is a great size and my notebook computer will fit the pocket with tons of extra room. We've had Targus before and this seems just as well made and with the multiple compartments that we're used to. This is a pretty large backpack so would only be appropriate for older kids and adults.
This is the first time that I've left a product review of any type, but I just felt that I had to....I'm not an expert in audio, but I DID get tired of less expensive headphones just not living up to my expectations.These Sony headphones are worth every penny. First, they have plenty of volume - something lesser headphones lack. Sometimes I just wanna ROCK - I want it LOUD. Most headphones dis-appoint on that.So - I bought these because I read a review saying that they had higher volume at lower settings. Not only am I pleased with the volume (even when only connected to my ipod!), but the sound quality is STUNNING.FANTASTIC Bass - You'd SWEAR that there is a sub-woofer operating somewhere, and the highs are all there. VERY impressive dynamic range.Ok - I'll stop being a salesman for Sony. Let's just say that I was impressed enough to leave my FIRST product feedback. Buy these headphones, you will NOT be disappointed.Ron (yoda)
I did not like this product at all. For HDMI type of cable, I was expecting a much higher quality product. The plastic is really cheap. Just looking at it, made me feel like I was going to lose quality and resolution.
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.
sound quality is pretty good,but it's made for people with a little head.it's more like a vice squeezing on you head,that's how we got the word moron in our dictionary....but sound quality not that much less than bose.consider the pricing differnce.what i had done is cut the middle on top with a pair of cuticle cutter to give it less squeeze.i say buy it.and one of them refurbish is totally worth it.
I have never written a review because I've never felt so strongly about a product as I do about this camera. My husband and I traveled around the world 2 years ago, and this is the camera we bought for the trip. Not only did it hold up EXTREMELY well through our journey, it took gorgeous photos, had a dynamite battery life, and is still going strong today! Wanna see shots (and read stories) from our trip? Visit [...]
I installed the RCA RC926 Wireless Phone Jack in a workshop less than 100 feet from the base unit. After much difficulty, I finaly got a dial tone. Upon dialing out the receiving party only rang once. When receiving a call,I could not be understood by the calling party. All in all, I wasted a short $50>>don't buy this product!!
I purchase the 3-way stereo electronic crossover to improve my audio system,but it make matter worst.First the hi-pass output quality not bad,but the volume is low even when i increase the gain control to maximum,mid-range frequency not bad ,but if you try to increase the sub-woofer bass-boots volume over half you will hare a humming sound in your bass speakers.changing the sub-woofer low pass HZ frequency dose not help.correct those problem,and you have a good crossover.
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.
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.
I used a Matrix switch to split my BluRay and STB to feed both of my LCD Televisions in the same area. I am controlling my Samsung BluRay, Motorola STB, Philips Sound Bar, Philips LCD and the Matrix Switch. The Harmony remote only has to be in the same room, you really don't even need to worry about pointing it at the sensor, it is that sensitive!Worth every penny, am running 65 feet of Cat5E along with a 65foot amplified HDMI cable.
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.
Works great haven't had an issue with it. So hard to believe that something so cheap can work so well..lol..my bro has purchased 3 of them. One eventually stopped working but at the price he got em he could care less. I'm sure glad I didn't get the 30 dollar ones...I would've regretted it!
As far as the sound and fit they are super. My other set of earbuds are a new set of Bose that are ok but my first choice to plug into my Ipod are my Red Roxx. They stay in my ear better and are very comfortable and the sound is super crisp. The durabilty is yet to be seen, but for right now, by far these are the best value for a mid range priced earbud.
This is a good charger for the iPhone 5! A great replacement for an OEM charger! Cheap price and still a good quality.
Setup was real easy. Stick in a battery, and then plug in the included USB cable. Let the computer recognize the new hardware, and grab the drivers from the included CD-Rom. Next run setup.exe from the CD-Rom, and install the MP3Manager application. First thing you do in the app is format the built-64Mb memory. You can also slot in a 128Mb SmartMedia card, for a total of 192Mb (3 hours). Copying files take a matter of minutes, and although the app doesn't have a drag-and-drop mechanism like Explorer, it's easy nonetheless. Sound quality is awesome. I would recommend buying a better pair of earphones. Has all the functions of a portable player - FF/rewind, next/prev track, volume, bass, treble, etc. Nice & compact - slightly bigger than a pager. Loses one star because the casing is that transparent plastic used on cheap pagers. PS - XP users need to download updated drivers from EMIGlobaldotcom.
Sturdy, nice looking and convenient. This product has been used and abused regularly.So its of great craftsmanship and a great bargain.
Fake Door Alarm Key Pad looks realLooks 100% authentic. Has blinking green light and beeps.Would fool any amateur burglar easily.My las one lasted three years and only stopped working when a battery leaked and ruined it. But for the money, just buy another.Great item.
I love this recorder! I am a JWIN customer for life after experiencing customer service that matches Amazons!
I purchased this VGA to RCA Component Cable M/M 12 ft because my Epson projector did not come with the 'Component Video Adapter'. I checked the Epson website and it said the 'adapter' would cost me $100.00!!I decided to go with this cable instead because it was a small fraction of that cost. Since the projector automatically senses whether the signal coming into the VGA port is RGB or Component, this cable works FLAWLESSLY!I get pretty much the exact same GREAT video quality that comes through the HDMI cable using this 'Component' adapter. For this purpose it is simply great!If you need to CONVERT from Component to RGB or RGB to Component, this cable WILL NOT WORK! After all, it is simply a cable.If you need an 'adapter' for a projector like my Epson EX70 (to connect a component source such as Blu-Ray or DVD player, etc.), or another similar application, this should work well.
Great camera case for nikon 5700 made for and fits well.Does not carry much gear but why should it its not a camera gear bag. It fits my needs.
Ths is one of my favorite games. The graphics are great, the music is awesome. It's a ton of fun.
This lens build quality is top notch. I use this for most of my landscape shots. I have pulled this out multiple times in home tours, most of the room can be captured. I noticed that in lower light make sure your focus point is on a contrasting point and it will focus every time. I use a B&W CPL, not the thin one, but the standard size and can use it wide open with no vignetting. I also have stacked my CPL with my Lee(wide angle adapter ring)GND filters still with no vignetting wide open. The push/pull AF ring is easy and I like it much better then the little button Canon uses on their lens.
There's nothing flashy about this little unit, but it does everything you'd want a corded headset to do. The mic boom is infinitely adjustable and renders voice clearly and without noise. Reproduction in the earpiece is clean, as well, and accurate. A great improvement over the workhorse Supra by Plantronics.
This 52mm UV filter is a great way to protect your lens. The lens I used it for is the EOS M 18 to 55mm. Its great quality and does the job well. The original Canon lens cap still works with the filter installed.
Well there isn't much to say about it. The cable does what it's supposed to do at a moderate price. 5 stars.
First off, the good stuff:I just want to say that I think this remote is great. It can control all my remotes, I mean all of them, down to the selecting my genre on my DSP sound field for my receiver. The Activities are a wonderful thing to have, it makes operating a complex system such as mine easy to use.I haven't had any issues with the charging as I've seen on some of these reviews....yet (fingers crossed). I have had the remote for about 5 weeks now and no problems. Hopefully that was an earlier design flaw that's been corrected.Area's for Improvement:The one area of improvement I would love to see is the remote to have a little more "weight" to it. Now it doesn't feel cheap, only that it's a light remote since it has a Li-Ion battery in it, as opposed to heavier, alkaline style batteries. When your sliding the remote up and down with one hand to reach the lower buttons sometimes it can "fumble" out of your hand. Don't get me wrong, the ergonomics with the remote are pretty good, it just needs a little more weight to balance it better in your hands.My last critique concerns the Harmony remote and TiVo. The only thing I can't get the Harmony remote to do is turn on and off the TiVo from the Activities selection. I didn't notice any additional sub-routines that I could add to make it turn on and off TiVo. If anyone has a TiVo, you know to turn off the TiVo, you have to go through a two step process, it isn't as simple as just "pushing the on/off button." So we'll see if I need to tinker with it some more. The Harmony 670 (I believe) says that it can specifically control TiVo's, although I'm not sure if can program a routine to shut it off. Otherwise, my Harmony 880 has every control button on it as does my TiVo remote, which is awesome, even the thumbs up and thumbs down!Bottom Line is that I love the remote and it's been awesome just having one remote to control EVERYTHING.
I bought this product for my brother's Kodak small digital camera. It takes him not more than 20 photos before the battery dies! Absolutely unacceptable.Although I always buy stuff from Amazon, this is the first time ever I don't accept a product at all...Regards,Wesam Al Nasr
I have to say, this is the coolest thing I have purchesed in ages. It does everything I expected it to do and more. What it does is use a computer monitor as a tv screen. The setup is easy, took at most five minutes. As other reviewers have mentioned, the remote is a little non-intuitive but its not bad enough to keep anyone from buying this unit.I could go on and on about the specs and what it does but if you're reading this you already know what it does. If you're looking to make a tv out of your monitor, and do it without having to install cards or software on your computer this is definately what you need.Of course since this unit doesn't use the computer in any way, you can't record programs on your computer...but the picture quality is excellent unlike what I've read about tv tuner cards for your computer.Anyway, its a great product, couldn't be happier with it.
Bought this product on a recommendation from family. They thought it was just ok but they had a lot of gadgets hooked up to the tv. I only had a DVD, receiver, cable box and the tv. The set up was simple and using it is even simpler but I am lucky that my computer has so many USB ports to hook in to. Now I no longer need 4 remotes. The only problem I found with it is I now have to figure out how to hook up XM radio and Tivo. Initial look, doesn't look to be enough inputs on the set-up tool for all of those.If you are looking for a simple universal remote this is really easy. I have not had any problems with it at all.
This product is awful. It came fast, but not fast enough I was going on a trip and I did not have it by the time I left so I did not use it right away. When I did use it I plugged it in and in less then a minute it started sparking and smelling like burning plastic. I had not even connected my iPod to it yet. Even after I had unplugged it sparks were still going off inside. Very dangerous, do NOT buy this. Not even worth trying to get a refund for how cheap it was. You really get what you pay for with this.
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 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!
I received this as a gift for Christmas after dropping some hints and it has lived up to expectations. Prior to owning this I have gone through the Grado SR-60i, Thinksound MS-01, Akg K271 MkII and the thing they all have in common is that the sound stage isn't very large. The sound quality on all of these are phenomenal but I have always wondered what this soundstage is that people keep mentioning in their reviews across various audio forums. I understand the concept of it and after having all these headphones I just wasn't satisfied since I felt I was missing something in the sound. After finally getting these, I noticed that these are a lot thinner than the K271. The headband suspenders still make them look a bit goofy to wear as a portable but I do so on really cold days since they double nicely as earmuffs. Now getting back to the soundstage, listening to music on this even without a DAC I didn't notice new details that I didn't get from the other headphones but what I really like is how wide the music comes across. I'd almost use the word 3D to describe it since some instruments seem to come from behind you. This is the soundstage everyone has been raving about and I would say these are my favorite pair of headphones to listen to out of the 4 I own. People say that the Grado is better for rock and while I find no flaws with the Grado, I actually find myself enjoying classic rock on these headphones more since it feels like you are listening to music in a large auditorium vs a small room. It doesn't have the nice velour pads or the coiled cable like the K271 but the parts are interchangeable thankfully. I did stick with the leather earpads and find those just as comfortable. I thought with the Semi-Open design, not as much sound would leak out but these leak about as much as the Grados, but like the Grados, I still use these in the library regardless. People would have to be sitting right next to you to have it really be bothersome.-Michael
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 bought it last Christmas and took a lot of pictures since then. It gave me a lot of fun sitting in front of screen and reviewing the photo of happy moment. It's very easy to use and very reliable. I don't know if it says it's water-proof, but I brought it to Niagara Falls and took a few good ones right on the boat while everyone was soaked and the pictures are great! It never malfunctioned. I climbed Fuji Mt. when I visited Tokyo this July and it works well on the top of the mountain, 3700m high! The picture file is about 200k if you choose compressed but it looks very clear even in fullscreen view mode. I always use the picture I took as my wallpaper. I got a 32M memory from friend and that could contain about 40 pictures. It runs out of battery before you fill up the memory! I use 4 rechargbles so it's not too bad. As long as you do not use the LCD to review the pictures, the battery could last very long. I love this guy, but feel losing something when I see it's price has fallen from $... last year to $... now. I would say it has the best performance/price value in today's market. Highly recommend it!
These headphones are legendary. I got these because they were recommended by my teacher for sound engineering. There are others a lot more expensive, i did not get to compare them, but I really don't need to, this works great. You can hear everything, this is great for mixing or listening for errors in your music or just listening to music in general. You will hear a lot of detail on these that you won't hear with other headphones or regular speakers. It also slightly cancels the surrounding noise even though they are not noise canceling headphones. They are not extremely bass heavy so if you boost the bass too much it will distort (but that's not what they're designed for anyways). This is an all around great product, it does what it's designed to do.
This item was purchased to connect an iPod Shuffle to the mp3 connection on a 2007 Honda CR-V. It worked quite well and I am pleased with the product.
After downloading Windows SP3, my dvd-rom drive no longer worked. I spent hours online with an "expert" from Microsoft trying to fix the problem. My time is worth more so I splurged and purchased the Targus DVD/CD-ROM drive. I plugged it into the usb port and it was ready for use! I had read one of the other reviews on Amazon (a one star review) that said the tray was flimsy. The tray on my internal drive is flimsy too so I figured how bad could it be? To my surprise, this product is well made and feels very solid. The tray is better quality than my internal DVD drive. Don't even hesitate to buy this product. You'll be happy you did. By the way, I'm still working with Microsoft on fixing my problem. They even admit that it has nothing to do with my hardware.
I,m not sure why Kodak did away with these camera docks they are great, they charged the battery and they transferred the pics to the coputer I love mine but I guess when this is done it,s the end thanks
Sony has discontinued the entire Clie' line and with it, all necessary support. If you buy this know that Sony does not care if you have problems with it because they no longer work on the software updates to work out problems. If it cannot be fixed by third party you have no resolution at all.
The MPC7097 is an extraordinary mp3 player for the price. I am sure that I could have gotten something much better for a lot more money but to tell you the truth, I am rather impressed, more so than disappointed.Pros: The price is unbelievable. There is absolutely everything that I would want in an MP3 player stuffed into this thing. They did a nice job of making the default ear buds also be the neck strap. Video isn't bad (screen is small but hey, it is video!) and it does come with very easy to use video formating that converts anything that I have put into it thus far. It supports pictures, ebook files, various sound files, has radio and various ways to record different things, and can ultimately be used just as a USB drive. THE MEMORY IS FLASH NOT HARD DRIVE!!!Cons: Well it is cheap so you can't expect everything to be perfect. I didn't like the way the software lined up. It felt really choppy and minute-made. The internal speakers, although a nice touch, are hard to hear. The buttons seem hard to press or at least press so that the player knows you are pressing the buttons. The plastic flap that covered the USB hole fell right off as soon as I opened the box. The player is much smaller than it really seems (this might be a pro for some of you, but I like bigger players). The sound (maybe it is just the ear buds) is all in the treble. There is virtually no bass at all. I have to press a button 3 times before it responds when it shuts off the screen after 2 minutes to conserve battery life. I also found it difficult to understand how to use a lot of what was given to me on the player.All of the cons to me aren't all that bad for the player. But there they are. Video MP3 players and iPods all seem way to expensive ESPECIALLY when compared to this baby. I think I made the right choice.
This product has a great price. I was almost afraid to buy it, half-expected something to be wrong with it or that it wasn't the HDMI cable I needed. It works perfectly. Connect your computer, Xbox, or whatever to your television and enjoy.I use mine for pc gaming on the big screen (gaming laptop). This cable reachs from television to couch with cord to spare.Everone should buy one, heck at this price it's cheaper then rope.
I was able to follow the directions and get this puppy configured and setup without too much hassle (I had to change my subnet, not biggie since they show you how in the install guide thingy).OK so after setting up I get to plugging it into anything and everything I can to make them online whever I want. note: I have a DI-624 wireless router that handles my wireless clients. I've "plug n played" this device in my Xbox, friends desktops, friends laptops, and even a network camera, and they all worked fairly easy once I got them their own IP address.Plus the range of this combo-ed with the DI-624 make this an easy to choose Ethernet-to-Wireless adapter/converter simply because it works.
I LOVE THESE HEADPHONES! Great and beautiful and my iPod loves them!
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 always buy Canon ink for my Canon copier. My reason is, when I print any document or photo in color, the ink on the paper is very crisp and dry and doesn't bleed. I also feel that my product will last longer if I use originals and that goes for everything that I own - no substitutes.
It has worked very well for me and the price is so reasonable compared to the local stores. I was delighted to find it and continue to be happy with its results. I'll buy it again.Compatible Samsung ML-2010D3 Toner Cartridge. NEW COMPATIBLE Samsung ML-2010D3 toner cartridge, black delivers up to 3,000 pages.
These headphones are really great. They are so comfortable and much better than having ear buds which make me get a headache and irritate my ear. The sound quality is nice as well.
THIS PURCHASE WAS ACTUALLY A GIFT, BUT I HAVE ONE MYSELF IT IS AMAZING BECAUSE IT CUTS YOUR PREP TIME IN HALF IF NOT MORE. DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU ARE USING IT FOR, ALMOST EVERTHING COMES OUT THE SAME SIZE, ALSO IT IS EASY TO CLEAN. JUST FABULOUS, I'D RECCOMMEND THIS LITTLE SALAD SHOOTER TO EVERYONE.
Simple !I have used this mouse for 5 years and still using it.within the years, I have bought some others that did not last 1 month and still had to revert to the microsoft mouse.
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!
When asked to take pictures at work, my wife requested the use of my FD97. Not going into a lot of detail, the first comment out of a supervisor's mouth was "look at the blood glistening on the barb wire." That says it all in picture quality.I will agree with one other person here who mentions the slowness in recording, especially with the memory stick. There is a problem taking pictures of active targets. And the picture you get may actually be a millisecond later than you pressed the button - a lot of time for those kids to move around.Vacation shots are a dream come true. And the zoom telephoto let's you crop your pictures before taking them.I get about 140 pictures using 1600 pix on the 128 memory stick. I recommend it five stars, my wife and I each own one now.
The lenes and filters work great as long as you take the picture during the day time. The extra length on the lens causes a shadow in the right corner. Over all very satified with the product and the seller.
Cool running unit! Internal fan makes it run cooler, no screws needed for future upgrade. This unit is designed for vertical or horizontal use.
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My DVD Player is about 17 feet away from my LCD HD Tv. This cable delivers very very good HD images which have no flaws.I am delighted with the product and would strongly recommend it - especially the great price.
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!!!
This is the best univeral remote I have used. It replaced 5 remotes;programing was easy. Will never go back to a remote that requires you look up codes in a book and key numbers.
This drive works great and it will work with PC or Mac, it just needs to be formatted correctly. If you need it for PC, you can leave it as NTFS. If you need it for Mac you can format it as OS X Extended Journaled. If you need it for both, format it as FAT32 (keep in mind, there is a size limitation with Fat32).
I spent it on alot of things! Including Black Ops DLC, Sonic Adventure 2, and Xbox Live name changing! It worked perfectly, though if you buy this for yourself, get an online game code! I cashed in my 50$ Amazon gift card and directly translated it to this!
Good entry level camera, takes OK pictures, and was cost competitive. Since cameras will get better and faster, you are just buying time anyway.
Wow, these headphones are awesome, the sound is pretty good for no cord and now i'm able to walk around my house listening to whatever i want to...good reception overall, comfortable feel, they just ROCK!!!
OK, I am not a professional photographer or anything, but this camera is driving me nuts!!! I bought this camera from Amazon about a year ago and I mainly use it to take photos of my 1 yr old daughter. After taking about 20 shots while using the internal flash, the camera starts giving me "busy" errors and I would have to wait about 15 seconds before I can take another shot! I literally have to wait for 15 seconds on EVERY shot after the error appears! As a result, I would miss a lot of great shots of my daughter, because the flash has to recycle itself! I have read different forums online and many other people are getting the same problem, but Canon refuses to admit that there is anything wrong with the camera. I have had many Canon cameras before this and I never have any problems. Even my Canon SD450 point and shot takes photos using the flash and NEVER gives this error. This camera costs a lot more and performs very poorly.
This is a very cute package and an innovative design, but I find the sound quality to be very sub-par. It's a shame too because I had really high hopes for this product! I own several sets of Altec Lansing speakers and I am a huge fan of their stuff, but these are truly disappointing :( Spend about eighty dollars less and buy the Altec Lansing VS2120's- they're not as cute or easy to travel with, but they sound 110% better!!
good ear buds. The sound is great, but a little bit difficult to set them in the right position ( they tend to come off easely). I used them in the office, so I cannot tell you if they are good for running or other sport activity too. Nevertheless, the sound is great
this item should me much more cheaper, other consoles like ps3 require the player no purchasing of internet based services like xbox does.
This amplifier is great to use a headset on your normal home/office corded phone. Has volume control and mute buttons so if your on the phone most of the day, it is very comfortable. I work for a call center and have used this with great success.
I will start by saying, I WILL NEVER BUY A D-LINK PRODUCT AGAIN.....I bought this wireless print server and was assured it would work with my Microsoft wireless router. The instructions included with the server are absolutely worthless. The server has a default IP address. The book says that address needs to match the address on your computer but never tells you what to do if they don't. I called customer service- busy signal. Finally after hitting redial for 10 min, I got through only to be put on hold for 20 min and then get disconnected. This happened 3 more times. Finally, when I called really late at night, I got to talk to a &quot;real&quot; person. Possibly the dumbest person ever! He had less of a clue as to what was going on than I did. He took forever just to get my information. His speech was so bad I had to ask him to repeat himself every question. No accent, just mubling. Since I spent 55 minuets on hold and then another 10 minuets just to get my information, by the time we got to my problem, my phone was going dead. I gave him another number and asked him to call me back. Right...I e-mailed my question and got a response saying I should directly connect my server to my computer. That really helps, thanks.I have been stumbling with this server for two nights now. I feel I have a good knowledge of computers and networking, but apparently not enough. It is not as simple as they would have you believe. Maybe if you are connecting to other Dlink products it works better. But if you are trying to put it on a network with other brands, do not waste your time.
I am using the HDMI cable with my ROKU device to receive Netflix Instant Movies on my HD TV. The HDMI cable works well and costs much less than cables I saw at Best Buy.
I absolutely love this camera! I don't "do" high tech thingies and this camera is high tech without all of the hassle. The instructions are very easy to understand and implement. I bought this Sony when it first came out earlier this year with the goal of taking better pics to scrap book with and have been thrilled with the results. I use the action mode quite a bit for soccer, baseball and basketball shots of my kids and they are impressive! I also captured some really cool night shots of the kids lighting sparklers on July 4th, very viewable with some neat special effects. I have found this product surpasses my expectations and was worth every dollar!
I bought one of these drives two months ago and was hugely impressed by its storage capacity, speed, and rugged design. I would have given it five stars, and that seems to be why everyone does give it five stars or close to that. But today the drive crashed, and I lost completely a document on which I had been working all week. Who cares about how much data it can store and how quickly it loads? Who cares about the rugged rubber case or the lanyard? It lost my data in one split second, wiped out all my hard work, and that makes this less than useless. I would have been better off writing with a pencil on a pad of paper. So, if you want to play russian roulette with your data and end up losing it, by all means go ahead and pay ninety bucks for the privilege. Me? I'm going back to backing up data on DVDs. They might not be quite so portable, but I have yet to have a DVD wipe my data clean.
I had the same problem with a brand new VCR that I purchased. The person who commented above is absolutely right. For some reason Panasonic, sony's vcr's refuse to accept older tapes. They either spit them out or they play at the wrong speed. Like the customer above I refuse to play ONLY NEW TAPES in my VCR and strongly encourage anyone who has had the same problem to return the product RIGHT AWAY, and always test a new vcr with an older tape. It's the only thing that will stop this nonsense.
As women everywhere seem to think, our remote is an extension of our manhood. So ... let me tell you about the one you really want.I've had several universal remotes over the years. All have been too complicated for others to use (my wife would never touch them). Plus, if the battery dies while I'm on travel, I have to reprogram them (a real nightmare). None of them have never done what I really wanted, so always had to keep a few other remotes laying around to handle the quirky stuff.So, I've always been looking for the perfect one. And, I finally found it. I saw a TV commercial for a Universal Remote control, Logitech's Harmony 880. Did some research, read reviews and decided to get it (Amazon for about $[...]). Few things are as advertised ... but I've been so happy with this, I wanted to share this with you.[...]Got it, plugged into my computer and used their wizard on the Internet. Ten minutes later, I was able to put 7 remotes in a drawer and forget about them --- including the cable / HDDVR remote.If you know your components and how you've set them up, the wizard is a dream. A few reviews I read were written by folks who had trouble because they really don't know their components or how they wired them all together. Hey, they shouldn't have a remote if they don't know their equipment &lt;grin>.The benefits? Countless ... but I'll list just a few:My wife and any guest in my home can use this. Nice full color video screen (with a Desktop ... I picked a photo of my sub) that lists things like: Watch TV, Watch a DVD, Listen to Radio, Play a Game, etc. Each has an icon (DVD even has a bag of pop corn). You can change the menu words and many icons. Each '"activity" and device has it's own menu, that you can also pick the functions, their order, their words and icons. It even has a HELP button for your guests in case they can't read (but why bother if they can't click on a bag popcorn, can they read?).The configuration setup is stored on a website ... if I ever lose it or upgrade ... I can re-sync. Or tweak it.The wizard does just about everything automatically. Enter all of your components (by model number) and it knows what jacks, plugs and buttons it has. Once done, it pretty well figures out which devices have to be used for any activity (like watch a DVD). If you have several similar devices, it resolves any conflicts by asking intelligent questions about how you like to do things.When setting up the DVD button and it automatically picks which devices need to be turned on. It automatically knows to shuts off everything else that isn't needed. It then holds your hand while configuring everything, by device ... such as what HDTV screen mode do you like, which video source in you use, what AV receiver buttons you use. It knows the default and selects them, but if you changed them to take advantage of higher quality video cables, you can change it.You can tweak it anyway you want. For example, you can change the order in which steps occur and insert add steps for any device as needed. By the way, even when adding a step, it asks what device and then displays all known options that a remote can control and even lets you name it anyway you want. Such as it shows EJECT as an option. If you pick it, you can change it to say "open tray". In my case, timing is critical if I want to open the DVD tray, I needed to insert a slight delay.I actually have 2 DVD modes setup ... one for movies and another for music concerts. For a concert, I set it to show captions and switch my AV receiver to the the surround sound mode I like for that (heavy woofer).Rechargeable battery, so it sits in a cradle to charge. When picked up, like an IPhone, it senses movement and turns on. I programmed my to show a slide show when you put it down (photos of the family, etc.).I can go on ... but I think you can see that my manhood is finally intact &lt;grin>
After researching for a while, I decided to try my luck on this relatively expensive keyboard. First of all, it is slim and small, which saved a lot of space on my desk, especially I have a number of docs around and want to write something. Second, the battery and charging system is nice, I could left it without charging for a month and do a overnight charge to make it work for another month or more. After using it for 6 months, the battery cap is still nice. Third, in terms of typing, the keyboard is *responsive*, without much movement of my figures, I feel my typing well confirmed. One last good of this keyboard is when I want to set up a new machine, I could use it as a set up kb with both kb and mouse. I never met any compatibility issue, without any driver, this works for my DIYed work station, a mac mini, dell as well as HP.Nothing is perfect, so as this expensive keyboard. For an excel user, I bet you do not want it - no digit kb available. Personally I prefer to use a separate mouse, thus the touch pad on my right is something less preferred - occasionally my palm touch it when typing and my cursor runs away at a click - that's not good. One can turn the keyboard off by Fn + left click, but one has to do this every time power on the machine.
Wouldn't work on either of my computers. Fried out the USB connections on one. Wouldn't work at all on the other with recently installed Windows 8.
I'm happy with the drive it's quick, quiet and what I expected.Amazon provided a good price and quick delivery.
This product was effective immediately, functions properly, continues to be useful, and should satisfy all with with a need for such a product.
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.
The card came as described and is a great one.
I was very hesitant to buy this speaker but I had just lost my old one and money was very tight, so I did'nt have much of a choice. I researched it at Bic's web page and every audio page that I could come up with. I did'nt read one negitive thing about it. The only thing I could say that may turn someone away, would be that this is a sub for a normal,(small to medium) size room.The encloser, grill and speaker all look very high quality, very nice fit and finish.The sound that comes out is quite good, of course your placment will change the sound to your own tastes.I have it set up to about one half volume and to the parameters of my receiver, it fills my room with full rich bass and responds beautifully to movies, I turn it down for music because I don't really like my music with bass as the focus.Mike from Canada
After 6 months of use,this unit would freeze while playing a DVD and I would have to turn power off and then back on to play a DVD. This would work for a while and then it would freeze again. After a year the unit quit working completely. I could not find any information to contact the company about the problem.I would not suggest buying a Cyberhome unless you want a disposable DVD player you are going to replace every year.
I've used various other ear buds in the past (Apple, Shure). Although they were fine for normal use, once they got a little wet (i.e., from exercise activity), I would have trouble either (a.) keeping them in my ear, or (b.) the buds letting moisture get into my ear and ruining the sound xmission. Very annoying, to say the least and not what you want to happen when you're trying to concentrate on your run or whatever you're doing exercise-wise. The Sennheiser MX75s do not come loose due to the "screw-in" design, nor do they let moisture get in. The sound is fine. I recommend these for exercising when these conditions occur (spring/summer/fall). P.S. And I don't mind the neon green color at all...in fact, it helps others see me better when I'm running outside!
This camera is great for amateur photographers. Easy to use right out of the box. Many self-explanatory functions and easy to use menu. Really good pictures with automatic setting. Awesome resolution. Great in-camera picture fixes like red-eye removal and crop. Would recommend Nikon D40/D40X Field Guide rather than the user's manual. Great battery time - about 400 pictures on one battery. Highly recommended!
I recently purchased the Hp 6 pin to 6 pin firewire cable for a USB audio interface. The cable is a good length and well constructed. It suits my needs just fine. I would recommend this cable. Great price and fast delivery.
I had my doubts buying this product for only $1.87 and actually getting, but it also works just like a normal HDMI cable you would normally buy at the store for $36.00+ I should of bought another while I was at it. Happy with this product :)
BACKGROUND:I am an amateur astronomer and Vice President of the local Astronomy club. I ownseveral pairs of large binoculars and have looked through many more. My needs werebeautiful images of deep sky objects at a price I could justify. The Celestron 25x100Skymaster Binoculars meet those needs.GENERAL COMMENTS:The binoculars arrived July 2004 and had a collimation error of about 1 degree (verybad collimation). Celestron support was contacted at the request of Amazon supportand confirmed what I already knew, factory repair was required. I lacked the skillsand equipment to collimate and refill with nitrogen. Amazon promptly picked up thebroken pair and delivered a new pair in just a few days. What a difference a few daysmade. The new pair was packaged inside a secondary box and arrived in pristinecondition. Daytime collimation was excellent. We tested the binoculars afterastronomy club on a distant lighted sign and found them to be essentially flat to theedge of the field of view with a minor vignetting at the edge. Everyone was impressedand several members wanted a pair. During the club meeting I suggested thateveryone who wanted a $500 pair of binoculars for $250 needed to go to Amazon andpurchase one before the price went up.I sky tested the binoculars a few nights later and they performed very well. I had onlyabout 20 minutes till the clouds took over. Due to the high humidity and generallypoor observing conditions we were unable to use the binoculars for an extended timeand get a really good test.A tripod is pretty much required for astronomical observing although you can lay onyour back and observe the zenith. You have to hold your breath and squeeze up tightto get a steady image. I was able to hand hold the binoculars during daylight andlook at distant trees, etc. It was very difficult to hold the binoculars with one hindwhile adjusting the focus with the other. Leaning the binoculars on a steady objectsuch as a fence would probably work. Note that not just any tripod will work (readbelow), so if you used these in the field you will be packing a lot of weight. Irecommend that they be used pretty close to home or car.CONCLUSION:But, based on what I have already seen, this is the best buy for the money I havemade for astronomical equipment.CAVEATSI highly recommend purchasing these if:1. you can handle the weight (these puppies are heavy)2. you want to see bright images of distant objects3. you can deal with lack of center focus (not good for moving objects)4. you are very careful not to jar them out of collimation (big binoculars are easilyknocked out of collimation5. you want excellence, and also a bargain (better binoculars are availablefor an order of magnitude more money. 6. you have a sturdy tripod(I have a Bogen which cost over $100 25 years ago and it seems barely adequate).IRRITANTS:1. First pair arrived in only the product box and I suspect that may have contributedto the collimation problem. You should be ready to send a pair back if they do notdeliver a good image.2. the "built in" 1/4-20 threaded adapter which attaches to the tripod head isundersized and has movement. There is a single screw which was not tight on bothpairs which when tightened would slow the play of the center shaft. There is a plasticsleeve between the adapter and the shaft which had play and this could not beremoved (again, same problem with both pairs). When the know was tightened to themax the binoculars were still not very snug. The result is that if there is anyunbalance in the weight on the tripod then the adapter is unable to hold the weight ofthe binoculars and the binoculars will swing to a more balanced position. I believe thatthe solution to this problem is to build one of the "binocular holders" seen in "Sky &Telescope" or "Astronomy" magazines which will hold the binoculars steady whileproviding a counter balance. Otherwise, you will have to be extra careful. Also, thetightening know should be larger for people like me who do not have the strength ofsuperman.3. there is an old adage that the mount is half the price of the telescope. A mountwhich fully supports the binocular tubes at both ends would perform better than theinadequate mount provided. For those mechanically inclined, the solution is straightforward and inexpensive. It could take 10-15 hours of time (at least for me).
They are monster cables. What more can you really say about them? They are built well, built to last a long time. I have one that I bought about 5-6 years ago and it's still working great. Highly recommend, especially for the price I paid.
I bought the mouse in mid 2005 because my old mouse died on me.It works great even though I have replaced my computer 2 times, I still use the same mouse (I just like newer computers). It is light and really good to be used with laptop, now I'm using a desktop but I still use it because it is the most comfortable mouse I have ever used.on the positive side:- really fit on my hand because I have small hand- light, really good for travelling, the lightest component of my powerful notebook- really responsive- you can wrap the cord around the mouse to tidy upon the negative side:- if you often wrap and unwrap the cord it might wear out- the cord just too short. actually i use extension just to make a use of the mousemaybe if this one died one day, I will get the same one again.
This is a good DVD player for road trips and plane rides, or any long travel at all. It offers a crisp color screen. The only problem that I didn't like about this DVD player was how I had to constantly move the screen to get rid of any kind of glare. Otherwise, I loved this. The battery life could be a bit better, because even at the lowest brightness setting, I couldn't finish some movies because the battery would die out. I liked the S Video jacks because I could hook my camcorder up to the DVD player and watch some home videos. All in all, this is a good buy.
I just wanna ask that I have a toshiba qosmio 18.4 inch. I don't care that it is completely fit or not. The only thing that I wanna know is, am I going to able to carry my 18.4 inch laptop with this bag? I mean , If I will be able to close the zippers, that is enough for me. Thanks.
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.
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?
When work with WRT54GX4 with SRX400 this adapter ROCKS! Got full bar of signal and 240mps all around the house.
I received it before time quoted and I really like this router and setup waseasy and quick. Thank You: Mike
I debated over whose instructions to 'listen' to more: AT&T; or D-Link. BOTH of them warned me to follow THEIR instructions first. I had just moved to a new house and this was a new piece of equipment (my old modem and router were still at my old house). Initially, I attempted use a blend of both start-up processes. Not a good idea. The d-link one had to be manually configured after my AT&T; DSL line recognized it. I tried configuring it first - didn't help.So, if you have AT&T; DSL I would follow their instructions, ignore the D-Link warnings and get your connection going that way.It's not the strongest signal I've experienced: we have a large ranch and the router is in the east end of the house, but it doesn't get much better than 2 bars on my iphone anywhere in the house. BUT, that is 2 bars EVERYWHERE in my house - opposite end, back porch when I'm grilling, etc. So, I guess I shouldn't complain.I've had it for about three weeks now and have had *NO* downtime or issues after the setup/install. It's been trouble-free. Heck, I even moved it from one electrical outlet to another after I assembled my desk. Plugged it back in, signals popped back up, everything was normal.I love the reliability!
I have had no problems at all with this product. It allows me to backup alot of large files at once and does it quite fast.The Adaptec software (Direct CD) allows to use a CD-R as if you would use a floppy disk and the CD-R can work on many regular CD readers.Makes for a better data storage with a greater capacity
I tried this tv its okay once the channels wouden't come up so we buyed a new piece.I broke the cable recciver so i returned.I would suggest to put it on your buy list but maybe not bye it until you like it.Please rate this a 4
For the price, I am especially pleased with this scanner. After much research I had concluded that a low-priced flatbed scanner would not be adequate to accomplish my task of scanning old 35mm slides of our family. I was simply not prepared to pay the very high price for a high quality dedicated slide scanner. So I read the reviews on this scanner and took a chance that it might do the job. It does the job! From my unprofessional perspective this scanner has improved many of the old slides and I now have our family history digitized, or rather, I have started. The major drawback for me is the amount of time it will take to convert the thousands of slides in our collection to digital images. But I knew that before buying. I think the CanoScan CS8600F is a great buy.
This worked very well in my application for a CB radio. It tucked away well by the fusebox and runs my CB, GPS, and radar - not because it had to, but that was how I had the wiring already run throughout the vehicle. The device handled the load well, and filtered out all the whining and static that was being picked up by my radio and CB.Good Stuff - Highly Recommend
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.
I have Windows 2000 OS and this card installed in a blast. I have other kinds in other computers but this one was the easiest to install and seems to perform the best. Highly recommended with Win2k!
I was very pleased with this universal remote. The part I feel that is the best is how you can setup practicaly everything through your computer. It's very similar to how my cell phone now works in that I can setup all my contact list through the computer without having to type everything through the cell key pad. Another point though that I like about this remote is how the Harmony "HELP" button works. It's like the remote learns through the fine tunning adjustments made through the remote. Harmony also has excellent Technical Support. When you connect the remote with the USB cord to your computer, Harmony is contacted in regards to changes that a customer makes on the remote too. I also like how Harmony keeps tabs on ones progress with any issues b email and through their telephone customer service reps. This remote is so easy to setup too. At first you think there are not enough instructions that come with the remote but, if you follow the instructions after you insert the CD, you begin to see how easy it really is. Our remote arrived quite fast too. We were surprised at the delivery service. I would recommend this 880 model to anyone considering in making the jump to their old clunky model where you have to press all those keys just to get the remote working. You pay more for this remote than almost anything else on the market but, it's worth it. Oh! The rechargeable base unit is nice too and cool looking with the night light when the removed is removed from the base. You just press the "Watch TV" button and everything needed just turns on! All your functions from your cable remote work on this remote too! WOW! Great job Harmony!
This is a must have lens... I originally bought this lens because I wanted to shoot more portrait style pictures of friends and family. But I quickly discovered it's a great lens for shooting just about anything. Especially useful for artfully making the "bland" in life look beautiful. I was originally looking at the f1.8 but decided to spend the extra money and get the f1.4, and i'm glad I did. The build quality is solid... It's fast and quiet, a world of a difference compared to my Sigma 18-200mm (in speed and noise that is). Discover what your SLR is really capable of and get this lens...
This sharpener is definitely NOT the one you wound up in Mrs. Brown's class when you were in third grade and the sharp tip would last until you got back to your seat. But I sure wish it was! After having this pencil sharpener in my own classroom for two weeks now, I am not sure if it will be my boon or my bane this year. My middle school students love coming up and using the new sharpener because it creates extremely sharp tips on their pencils. In fact, word has gotten out that Mr.U has such a cool new sharpener that kids from other classes try to come by and sharpen their pencils during my lessons. So that has become an added distraction that I did not expect. I was so happy though to be able to throw away my old sharpener knowing that this new one has a three year warranty if it should have a problem.I would not recommend this sharpener if you have accoustical tile on your ceilings because this sharpener puts such a fine point on a pencil that it will be too much for your average middle school male student to resist and they will immediately want to send a No.2 spear into the heavens and try to get them stuck in the tile. (as I was easily able to do) In fact I would not recommend this product for an correctional facility either because you may soon be faced with a lot of inmates with yellow shives. I never thought that I would ever want to have a pencil not quite so sharp, because if placed in the wrong hands this Boston School Pro can definitely produce quite a few deadly weapons. If you have great classroom management or a sense of humor though, I would highly recommend this sharpener to everyone!
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.
This little stand folds up to fit in my pocket when not in use and works great when I use it while traveling. I've used it on airplanes and while traveling abroad. It has very good rubberized material on the bottom of it to keep it from sliding and the same rubberized material is in the grooves to hold your tablet while its propped up.It even works as a great stand to hold my iPad2 with a recipe displayed in my kitchen, while I cook. It's a great, inexpensive, very helpful tool.I'd recommend it to anyone with a tablet.
I've gotten these three times from and within three weeks of gentle use, each ear bud started playing at two differnt levels. One, fine, the second about a third of the volume.They are very comfortable, but I did have some trouble fitting them. I guess I have smaller ears :) I could use them at the desk, but didn't work for me at the gym.
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.
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 Norcent home theater system is a good buy for its price. You can not expect quality of any high end system from this but it is value for money.
This product works as advertised. Even after running for a couple of hours it still stayed in place and the sound quality was good.
found the review in WHAT DIGITAL CAMERA To be right on the money this camera has a full line of features learning curve probably two weeks and 200 pics.
I've been looking and shopping for an Mp3 player for quite some time now and finally decided to go with the Samsung Yepp'. Since it is my first forray into portable digital audio I didn't want to spend a lot but didn't want a piece of junk either. This unit suits the bill perfectly. It is small, designed clean and smart, and performs like a charm. The sound quality is surprisingly good, even with the ear buds.If I had to list possible negatives I would have to say that:- The unit is a bit on the light side (the casing of both the player and the remote feel a bit insubstantial) giving me the impression it might not take wear and tare very well.- The design (as noted above) of the remote and headphone connectors is a bit annoying, i.e., the wires get tangled and there is barely enough wire to reach your ears from, say, your coat pocket. The display is only on the unit, but if you've only got 7 to 15 songs on the player, so what, you can flip through them in a heartbeat. And I don't usually use the remote (though it does work perfectly). Until they market headphones and remotes on these units that are wireless I think you'll have these issues one way or another, regardless of manufacturer.- It needs batteries. This is not a big deal, and they last a long time as portable devices go (8 or so hrs of playback), but you still have to buy them as long as you are using the player frequently (it comes with a pair).And so there you have it. I highly reccommend the Yepp' if you'd like to try out the Mp3's, don't need more than an hour or so of music, and want a smart, small, and efficient bang for the buck (you get that 32Meg flash card coupon).
Good cord. Seriously, its worth the extra couple bucks to hook your stuff up. Cord works great no complaints!
I've used the CP950 for several months now and have been extremely pleased. I've been using Nikon equipment for the past 17 years, and the this is my first experience with Digital - I certainly wasn't dissapointed. Excellent engineering, top-notch quality! Get two sets of NiMh rechargable batteries for best results - it's well worth the initial expense.
At $60 and change I would consider this speaker dock a little expensive, but for the $35 Amazon is selling it for, it's a steal. I wanted a compact speaker dock for a child's bedroom that can charge and play an iPod, and I didn't want to spend a fortune for a child's bedroom. The Cyber Acoustics dock is exactly what I was looking for. It charges all three devices I've tried it with -- a first generation iPod nano (yes, some of us still have them :-), an iPod nano 3g, and an iPhone 3GS. All three charge and play flawlessly.The docking connector is easy to use and looks sturdier than some I've seen, and it accepts the Apple universal docking inserts so you can get an insert to fit any iOS device Apple's ever sold. The controls are dead simple to use -- just power and volume up/volume down -- and the sound quality is much better than you would expect for such a small and inexpensive unit. As a bonus, it'll run on batteries (without charging the iPod) if you need it to be portable.It's definitely a bare-bones feature set. No remote control, no ability to switch playlists or tracks from the unit itself without using the iPod controls, no fancy features of any kind. But if all you're looking for is a small, inexpensive, easy to use, portable charging speaker dock for an iOS device, the Cyber Acoustics seems to be an excellent choice.
Although all the attachements and accessories available for this 605 might amount to more than what you expect or want to pay for a PMP, this unit is great. It might be a bit bulkly in comparison to the iPod Touch, but with 160Gbs and all the media formats it can handle flawlessly, it's certainly worth the weight. For the most part, no need to convert your videos/music. Screen is gorgeous. Doubles as a portable storage device..something the iPod Touch doesn't do. A couple of minor complaints...the PDF viewer is slow to render pages. Perhaps a future firmware update might fix this. Also, viewing a few websites I've experienced crashes on the unit...where you'll have to hold down the ON button to restart the unit. All in all, well worth the money.
I have been using this developer off and on for a few years now, and it has never let me down! It is relatively inexpensive, and as another reviewer mentioned it does have a decent shelf-life.USAGEIf your film is not mentioned on the back for development times, a quick Google search will turn up several tables that almost cover every popular film on the market for this specific developer. Mix with mildly hot distilled water, and let sit for 24 hrs. Store in an opaque container. Once mixed, it stores for about 6 months or until it has "turned".RESULTSI always seem to have great results with this developer, and I have added two scans to the product images, of negatives developed and scanned at home. These were in fact my first ever self-developed negatives, so if I could do it as a beginner, this shouldn't intimidate you at all! Combined with the right film, this solution is very forgiving for beginners, and shouldn't leave you with terrible negatives that might discourage! Common opinion says that Xtol is the better developer, and I do have to agree. That said, D-76 is definitely a good developer, and I continue to keep it on hand!
I bought this remote after several friends recommended this remote. So far this has been a great purchase, but every once in a while the remote doesn't turn on all my home theater components.Since this happens not so often I giving this remote a 4 out of 5
I read many other reviews before ordering this. Most of the reviews griped that the case is too small for the S3IS and that there is not enough room for batteries or other accessories. I, however, was looking for a small form fitting camera case for my Powershot S3IS. This case is just what I wanted.
I installed this cable and it's working great. I'm using it for Blu-Ray to my LCD TV. No issues at all. :)
This bag is very sturdy and compact. It holds more than it appears, and is great for travelling. It serves its purpose well. I highly recommend purchasing this lap top bag if you like back packs.
This device was a bit odd at first but as soon as I had both sides plugged in, it worked perfectly. If I need another I won't hesitate to purchase one.
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.
I used this to control the volume of a 2.1 speaker system. however it does not control it properly. The sound gets switched between speakers sometimes.. other times it just does not reduce the volume. Havent tried it with a headphone though.
Pros:First I'd like to point out that these headphones most definitely live up to the "studio-standard" name it's been given. The audio response is very well balanced: no piercing highs, no enveloping mids, no muddy/overpowering bass. Every single nuance is represented with pristine clarity, and when people say that you'll hear everything with these headphones, they mean it.To the people worrying about the absence of bass due to these being studio-monitoring headsets, the bass is, without a doubt, there in full presence. If you're used to hearing muddy sounding bass or music drenched in low-end sloppiness, you'll be surprised to hear how warm and how articulately the MDR-7506 reproduces bass, yet still managing to hit the listener with such a convincing punch.The high end is of course a pleasure to listen to. The high notes are crystal clear and do not show any signs of being artificially stressed or represented, giving a very silky smooth sound.As for the midrange? One fear of buying headphones is that you end up with hollow sounding music due to the lack of a solid defined midrange, but the midrange is one more thing to compliment about the 7506's. From prominent male vocals to snares, nothing ever seems overpowered, and yet it manages to fill the space with a full rich sound.Overall, the combination in sound from all the spectrums produces a very unbiased enjoyable harmony to the ears. As I listen to all types of music genres, from ballads to rock, classic to RnB, and pop to techno, I have yet to find a genre that these heaphones fail to reproduce with exceptional fidelity.And did I mention these headphones are very comfortable? I've worn these close to half a day without my ears being fatigued. Many earbuds and headphones have the tendency to make ears hurt/sore after only a short session of listening. I would say I have bigger than normal sized ears and the large-diaphragm design, combined with the very soft leather-wrapped earpads, really helps in making the circumural design (wrapped around the ears as opposed to on top) work well. This also means that sound is sealed off very well, muffling sounds from the outside coming in, and from the music inside getting out. For example, these are the type of headphones you would want to carry with you to public places (bus rides, airplane trips) instead of headphones like the Sennheiser HD595's.Having had these headphones for 1-2 years already, the quality is still as good as when I got them, and I don't doubt that they will be any different for a long long while.Ultimately, with the price tag being conveniently under 100 USD, this is an excellent buy. Even in comparison with higher end headphones, the sound quality for the MDR-7506 is still ranked as the top in my charts, as well as many other people's. If you look closely at professional settings around the world (i.e. studio performances, behind-the-scenes movie sets, & radio stations), as I have started to notice recently, you will see this exact model appear time and time again for a very good reason.Cons:The only con I would like to point out is that the earpads do tend to wear out after prolonged use. Since they are very soft to the skin and thus are made from very fine material, they are subject to wear & tear. Though, replacement earpads are cheap, easy to find, and easy to install. In total, i've only had to replace the earpads once since I got the 7506's, and that's with the headphones going through daily abuse.
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.
This camera has served me well as a web camera for international calls through the internet. I paid 20$ for it at the time, had no problems with it, but never tried to use it as a digital camera.
A great product for the hearing impaired. I have this one and a model 130 and this is the superior product.
This is the Best product ive seen by case logic. it is very durable.
I tried two of these cables from my Mitsubishi WD-60638 to my TiVo HD and I got either "No Signal" or "Invalid Format". I tried it on two of the Mitsubishi's HDMI connectors with the same result.I then got the MediaBridge Ultra Series cable, [...], and it is working just fine.
I read the reviews that complain about the heat dissipation, and yes, the case can get hot. But - I am running with a 500GB Wester Digital drive and the case has never gotten too hot to touch. The aluminum does what it is supposed to do - spread the heat over a larger area and dissipate it. Yes, you could keep your drive cooler with a external case sporting a fan, but that adds to noise, and very few active cooling external cases are quiet enough to keep near you. With the Western Digital 3.5 drive in it, it's virtually silent, which is a very good thing.I used the drive like a huge portable drive, in which I keep my development environments and a copy of PortableApps, so my email, FTP, web browser, etc all run from the drive itself. The case base is stable enough to sit on the desk in the upright position near me without undue worry of it tipping over. The case itself is sturdy enough that after a year of use, it only sports two scratches and no dents to speak of.I've never had a problem with the USB or eSATA ports - the eSATA is faster - noticably, but the USB is the one I use the most and is fast enough for all those apps to be constantly running off of the drive. Maybe the other couple of reviewers that had a problem with the eSATA port had defective units?The cord is really sturdy, and since I'm plugging in the power cord to the unit twice a day - once in the morning at work and once at home at night, I'd have to say it passes the heavy use test. Still, I'm careful to pull the power plug out of the back of the unit straight out every time. I do wish that the wall plug was was a standard PC three prong plug like on my old Western Digital external drive so that I didn't have to unplug the whole thing when I take it with me, but that's a wish - not a complaint.I carry the unit in a laptop case with my other equipment, with the drive in the laptop's place. This seems to provide enough cushion that the drive has yet to have any problem from the jostling around every day.All in all, I'm going to buy another one - black this time, and use that to back up the first one. I've got no need for the "one-touch" buttons some of the other external cases support, so this simple enclosure works just fine. I'd have to find an enclosure with something really geeky and spiffy to make me switch.
Pyro A/V link does the job but I was disappointed that the package included an older version of Premiere Elements. The current 2.0 version does not ship with this package so the deal is not as good as it sounds.
Last year the 3-disc CD changer on my Phillips compact system (FWC550) died shortly after the warranty period expired (naturally). After doing some research I decided to try the Sony system based on Amazon customer reviews. (I do a lot of shopping on Amazon because of these reviews; I can make better decisions and I learn a lot too!)Although the included speakers produce quite acceptable sound for what they are, I did the same as some other reviewers and substituted the really good speakers from my old Phillips 550 system. Wow! The sound is great!APPEARANCE, CONTROLS, SIZE: The cute little all-silver main unit is lightweight and fits perfectly in a small spot on my desk. The large unit controls and remote proved easy to use. The included speakers look fine and the whole system is more attractive than my old Phillips. The top-loading CD player (no CD changer to break this time!)and the cassette holder are convenient to use. (I still have lots of cassette tapes, which hints at my age.) It was easy to set the clock.SOUND: Crisp and clean. Bass and treble can be adjusted with the equalizer on the remote. I like lots of bass and this system delivers (through different speakers of course). The Dynamic Sound Generator can be turned on for even fuller sound and the effect is very pleasing. CDs and tapes sound equally good. I don't use the radio.OTHER: You can do CD shuffle and repeat play or create your own order of play. You can record a CD to tape but I can't imagine who would want/need to. There are also audio in and headphone jacks.PROS: Small, light, easy to set up and use, great sound and very inexpensive. Perfect for someone looking for just the basic functions plus a few nice extras.CONS: At this price, I don't think it has any. Now if it will just last a lot longer than my last system............
Sony has the final word in audio at this point in time. I have 5 hours 20 min of audio (actually prayers) on my minidisk player right now. It has changed my life. I purchased a very high quality neoprene belt holder from [a local retailer]for the unit and it works perfectly -I wear it all day and no one notices.Battery time is phenomenal. I use rechargeable batteries and replace the SINGLE double A battery only once every three days. Praise God! A CD portable player would suck batteries in half a day (I've had four or five). Also, doing your prayers is not an easy activity, and when you have to switch a CD or replace a battery, that's usually where you leave off and go do something else.The software DOES NOT WORK. It works if you do not care what order you put your tracks in. For example, I drag and drop a track onto my playlist and sometimes it puts it at the bottom but most of the time it puts it on top. That means you have to drag your favorite song on last. So put worst to best. But that wont work because a small portion will drag and drop anywhere sometimes last.The worst part is when you move the tracks. You'd think you could just drag a track to the position you want -especially since a black line appears showing where it would land -but no, it often times yanks back to where it was, but strangely one space above where it was. So if a track is twenty tracks down and you drag it up you will find it rebounds back to 19 tracks down, then 18, then 17 etc. Now, when you do finally get the track in the right place everything above it is fine, but below it changes. So if 36 tracks are fine except the 34th track needs to be in the 7th place, everything from 1-7 will be fine, but everything after 7 will get juggled around -its insane -I have spent hours trying to get playlists right -its absolutely crazy!!!My fix was to create a new folder in my Sound Forge program folder (Sound Forge is a piece of software that came with my Sound Blaster sound card that records music from various sources and allows you to cut and paste etc. within a piece of music). I copy my music files and then paste them into my new folder -lets say "playlist 1" thus I leave the original music in tact and have a manipulateable copy which I can rename with a number in front of. So in my "playlist 1" folder I rename each track with 1-9 in the order I want. Then I make a second folder called "playlist 2" for tracks 10-99 because windows alphabetizes by first letter and puts #10 after #1.Now, DO NOT FORGET that you will never be able to change the format you put a track into unless you change its name. I accidently recorded once in LP2 instead of LP4 and my CD was only half as long. I even uninstalled all sony programs off my hard drive and scoured all my folders and when I reinstalled the tracks still came up "optimized in LP2" So I was getting CDs with LP2s and LP4s on them. My above playlist folder fix ends the problem.The software loads automatically without any choices before during or after -it just loads and askes you to agree to contracts about 10 or 11 times -who knows what all the software it loads are? I have found one horrible thing thus far. I found it because Norton Internet Security claimed it was trying to access the internet (I blocked it). My computer was crashing every time I clicked any personal file I wanted to open in Word, Excel, Photoshop, Sound Forge, and my computer was going so slow I couldn't stand it.All such trouble went away after I uninstalled this mostrous Webhancer garbage that claims in its documentation that it silently sends over the internet the users habits and patterns to a central database.I am not the type to take the effort to SUE SONY, but someone will since this unsolicited software is silently installed on the users computer without any choice whatsoever (there is no choose the software you wish to load option at any point -just "I accept this agreement" buttons a dozen times"). It then silently relays personal information to who knows where and it hurts productivity by slowing down your computer. Since the Minidisk player can accept a microphone and record 5hrs 20min of voice at CD quality, many executives, professinals and inevitably, lawyers will start using it.
This CD player is the absolute best. Our first one lasted 15+ yrs so we were delighted to find another @ Amazon. So very simple to use & great quality.
OK, I bought this and then read the reviews and got very discouraged...&quot;maybe I should return it???&quot;Well, I got it home and plugged it in and thought &quot;These people who wrote these reviews are out of their minds!&quot; It is a very user friendly, equisite looking, cool alarm clock. The people who complained about the sound quality are obviously too cheap to invest in a home stereo. Look people...It's an alarm clock, not a surround sound! If you want something that cranks, don't be cheap. It takes more than $60 to pull that off. Bottom line, It gets my vote as a great buy.
This radar is fine for a $99 price. My only complaint is that it does go off alot becuase of other peoples radar, more so than I had expected. Its probably already saved me a couple tickets though so its paid for itself. Like I said, for $99 its a good deal....Update, 1/13/08...Ihave used this radar detector quite a bit now...seems to work well..goes off well in advance of a cops radar...of course the laser works to but its too late once you get hit with that...it does go off if someone else has radar detector.cant remember if y last one did this often or not...like I originally said, for $99 it is a solid performer..AS for the review below me from "Jerry"...WTF, is he paid by Amazon or Whistler??? Imean how generic and five stars.....
this is the best camera ive every owned and i've owned 5 this is the best, has a great zoom and the batteries last pretty long
Some really "out there" reviews. I decided on this remote so we can control an HDTV, Receiver, DVD, VCR, DVR and xbox.It took about 45 minutes to program (and I would recommend downloading the latest software from Logitech).I had to recheck the connections to the reciever/TV etc. when it didnt turn on all the components and set them to the correct setting. At first, I thought some of the reviews were right, this is a POS.After checking the connections, I had the xBox on the "tape" audio on the reciever, and went back to the logitech page and re-setted the remote.It works flawlessly once set-up properly. Its programmable, so I can only assume many of the negative posts are people with no clue on how to follow on screen directions.....
I could not get the same adapter locally. Found at Amazon and it was same as the original power adapter, ordered , received on time and it is good and so far no issue.
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So easy to plug from DVD player to TV. Makes the difference for yourHD TV when watching your movies. You need this!!!
I knew this was a huge flash drive when I sought it out and purchased it, but I was amazed recently when I made a file transfer of a few years' worth of creative files (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) from one computer to my current machine. I generate a ginormous amount of large files pretty much every day. With all my professional AND personal files on it, along with several from other family members, it only took up about 1/8 of the total space available! Hallelujah! I'll never have a file transfer problem again! (I also like the fact that with the snug little rubbery cap on it, it's waterproof. That's a cool feature.)
My husband bought these. They area so wonderful. Since he's blind he listens to TV. He also has hearing loss. We no longer have to have to volumn at 50 so he can hear. Now everyone is enjoying TV more!
ordered one for my husband and I ..not to overly bright... but works great..use at night or in car at night also..works great on or 10 1/2" laptops...
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.
Works great on my iPad, Mini, & believe it or not, my iphone too! Where has this been hiding all my life? lolFolds up great for portability and storage, and is sturdy for all the devices to use.
I got this camera to replace my son's two year old Kodak that he essentially wore out. He loves the small size and the optical zoom (the old camera just had digital zoom). The reviews for this camera were mainly positive (you'll always see a few very negative reviews on any product), so I went with it. Also, at the time it had the higest optical zoom for its size (others were only 3x; not 5x). Overall I would said it was a very good choice and good value for the money.
This product arrived in a very timely manner and works like a new cartridge. All me inkjet printers are HP (for the quality), but their new cartridges are too expensive. This appears to be a great alternative.
I have only charged/discharged this battery 4-5 times and it's already toast. After it's fully charged, the camera says it's dead. The canon battery still works like a charm.
I was tired of renting from my cable company. This device doesn't overheat, it remains sturdy, and I haven't had as many outages. I highly recommend it.
I bought the magnavox thinking it had all the basic features I needed. But it constantly freezes on disks. We have to rent VHS if we want to see a movie and even our pampered DVD's that we own won't play all the way through. Maybe we just got a lemon, but it sounds like lots of people have the same problem. DVD players are no longer very expensive. Pay a little more to get a good one and forget about the magnavox. There's nothing more frustrating than missing the end of a movie because you've got a piece of junk.
I bought this cable to work with my PC in order to watch TV. It seems to be made of quality material and should last a good while. Of course there are alot of things that last depending on how you take care of them......right? Anyways.... when I took this out of the package........right away I could tell it was of good quality just from the look and feel. It has the gold colored ends as the most dependable of this type of product does, and the material is really flexible so you wont have to worry about it kinking on you. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for the S-Video cable. The price was good also. Thanks.
This product has uncluttered the usb port on our hard drive. My teenagers can just plug it in to a wall socket where ever they want, which is especially good when we travel. Great accessory and supplier.
from the pic, it looks as if it had a center screw to affix to the wall plate. but, in fact it does not and so when removing plugs the whole device comes away from the wall outlet. it has a sloppy fit and needs to have a screw to secure it to the wall plate,
I got several of these a few weeks ago and thought it was a joke based on the incredible price. Picture quality is unbelievable. It looks as good as any HDMI cable!
l love the salad shooter, it is the second one that I have purchased. the new one is more streamlined than the first one I purchased. it does everything that I expected from it. strongly recommend it.
Love it! Easy to use. My 8 yr. old & I can both use with ease.Love to use it through the car stereo.
Since I have a closed tight space for my equipment, I decided to buy the extender. It works great! Definitely necessary if your cabinet is tight otherwise the Next Generation RF emitter won't work with all your components.
This is a small unit with a small price, and easily portable. I will take it with me on vacation. Set it up at the resort and listen to MY music.
This battery is worth the very small price I paid. It works great with my SD800IS camera. It holds a charge long enough for me to get around 300 pictures.
I have had no problems at all since i've bought this mouse. It's wonderful. Some may not like that it's designed for the right hand only, but that's not a problem for me. It's a great mouse and very useful.
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
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.
I've seen a lot of reviews of this unit so I'm not going to repeat what many have already said. Here's my take on this player:PROS:Plays almost everything under the sun (except QPEL encoded MPG4 files).File-based subtitle support (only works after firmware update)Firmware upgradeableGood build qualitySlim profileProgresssive scan w/ Component outputGreat picture quality (better than many other DVD or DivX players)Region-code unlockable (simple too)CONS:Chirping noiseWon't play QPEL-encoded files (I haven't seen a DivX player on the market that support this)Remote gets a 6/10 rating (read: cheap but functional)File-based subtitles must be stored in files with name of less than 11 characters or they won't work.File-based subtitles are displayed in white and are pretty small. On a while background, you will barely see the subtitle but this could be fixed with an upcoming firmware upgrade (hoping).I've had this unit for about 3 months now. For the most part, it rocks but it pains me every time I try to play a QPel encoded video (about 25% of my collection).Just bought a JVC XV-NP100S player from Bestbuy for $106. On the outside it looks nice but closer inspection reveals cheap workmanship. It's also not firmware-upgradeable and has many more problems (odd colors, pixelation, and frameskip on certain MPEG4 files) than the Philips...but the drive doesn't chirp and the remote is a little better. Compared to the DVP642, I'd give the JVC XV-NP100S a rating of 6.5/10 whereas the DVP642 is a solid 8.5/10. I'm still waiting for better MPEG4 players to come out. For now, $70 buys you a great DVD player that can play many more formats.
I did give this contraption 1 star basically out of pity. I could barely wait for this gadget to arrive, and was really looking forward to hearing music on my long ride to work, instead of yapping disc jockeys. I plugged the thing in and nothing. I twisted and adjusted the power plug thingy in and out until finally the light flickered on briefly, only to need further readjusting before it would stay put. I turned on my music, which was barely audible under all the static, didn't matter where I set the volume or which station I tuned to. Still hopeful, I tried the thing out on my way to work, thinking local interference could be to blame, and it might clear up as I drove. Instead, the situation only became worse, as an ear shattering feedback noise erupted from my speakers at random intervals. At this point, I was greatly concerned whether or not my speakers were still intact. Was lucky there, but realized I'd wasted my money, and packed the thing up for return that day. Guess I'm better off putting a new belt on my old cassette player...
We brought two different brand switches to test. This SRW2016 from Linksys and WSR7312 from Netgear. NetGear switch is over $1000 and this one is under $400. Both of them are all gigabit ports. Linksys has 16 gigabit ports and Netgear has 12 gigabit ports.However, this SRW2016 has more functions and features than the Netgear $1000 switches. For example, this switch supports LAGs for gang ports together in different LACP groups. Netgear switch does not. This switch allowing setup STP on top the LAGs, Netgear does not. This switch loaded with current firmware, Netgear switch comes with a two years old firmware.This switch is really good bargain for its functions, features and speed. It is a shining star comparing to all those overpriced competitors.The only problem we have is that this switch generates some kind of Apple Talk probing when we have switch setup to do STP on top of LAGs. That probing caused problem to our routers and VPN servers, so we had to turn the STP off.
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.
The filter is very thin which gives good result at the corners of the pictures. This means there are no more shades around the pictures especially with wide angle captures.Though this thin rim of the lens causes another problem:The original lens cap of Nikon cannot fit the filter. There fore I have to protect it with its own rubber cap.
I had this remote for 3 weeks and all I did is reprogram it and spend most of my time in the help menu because the remote never could remeber what it ws supposed to do when you change fron one function to another. I just returned mine and would not recomend this product.
These perform just as good as the more expensive name brand cables for a fraction of the price a great buy.
I no longer have an Palm device but was wondering if this would work with my iPad. Anyone had experience with this?Thanks!
I caused myself a few problems when I installed this device two weeks ago, but they're all straightened out now. More on that below ...First I want to say that the Eikon has solved my online security concerns. It's also easy to use, and easy to learn to use, too. I especially appreciate the very secure "Password Bank" in which you can review all of your passwords. Navigation through the software is transparent and simple. But first you have to take a little time and learn how it works.I rushed into using the Eikon, and tried to do too many new things at the same time. First, I bought a new computer. Then, I installed the Eikon. Finally, I changed passwords on my most sensitive sites.Of course, my secure sites didn't recognize my new computer, and with me immediately changing passwords, some balked. I worked it all out.All an Eikon user needs to do is practice a bit on some unimportant sites requiring logins, and soon you'll be cruising.The "swipe your finger" function is soooooo reliable - no tricks need to be learned, and it's more difficult to miss a swipe than to get it right. My wife, however, hates all electronic things new to her, and having her enter her prints was like asking her to pet a scorpion. She's fine with it now, though, and actually, "swiping" is as complex as brushing the tip of your nose with a fingertip.I recommend the Eikon!
I've been studying/researching/plotzing for weeks on which PDA would be right for me -- decided on the Handspring Visor Deluxe. Why?1)The price is right (Less than Palm's entry level)2)Springboard expandablilty (not available on entry level Palms either)3) easy to set up and use (even my &quot;technologicaally challenged&quot; hubby can work it)4) Mac AND PC compatible out of the box (sorry again, Palm).5) comes in 5 cool colors without buying faceplates (ahem, Palm).6) 100% Palm compatible (hey, they did something right!)Have had mine a short time...already have games and 3rd party freeware running! Why did I wait so long????? Throw out your DayRunner.....its soooo 20th century :)
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.
After the first charge the life doesn't hold up beyond 5 minutes. I may have just got a bad one if I had to do it again I would send it out and have it done right for a little extra money to have a guarantee.
Let's face it, all you're going to do with an HDMI cable it plug it behind your TV and never see it again, right? Well this is extremely affordable and gets the job done so I'd say it's a winner.
Previously, I had two netgear GS108 switches which both died within a month of each other (google for "blinking lights of death"). I've been running two of these D-Links for the last 5 months and have had zero problems with them. They're quiet and stay relatively cool.
I am no expert in electronics but the HDMI cable seems to be working perfectly. I had purchased a new 46" HD LED TV and the installation guy was AMAZED at the price of the cable. The TV picture looks great to me and I asume the HDMI cable is the reason.
I conducted a lot of research before I purchased this computer. For the price (under $1000), the Toshiba Satellite A15-S157 seemed to be a great deal. I was wrong. First, the computer's DVD player literally never worked. Not for 1 minute. Naturally, by the time I realized this, the warranty was out. It expired the week before and they wouldn't let me renew it, nor would they fix the problem. Keep in mind I had owned it for only 1 yr. by that time.Then, two keys on the keyboard stopped functioning. They just don't work anymore. Finally, to top it off, the cooling fan stopped working. Now, I can barely use the computer. After calling Toshiba and speaking with someone whom I could not understand (what country was I connected to?), I learned that Toshiba wasn't going to help me.In short, this laptop has been horrible. I owned a Mac G4 laptop before this one, and the Mac lasted me 4 years without any problems! This Toshiba is piece of junk (made in China to boot) and unfortunately, their customer service is no better. If you still choose to buy this thing, remember Toshiba's motto: caveat emptor.
This is the best purchase. It comes with everything you need for your MP3 player & you do not need to purchase anything else! It's a nice combo pack.
It's just like it says. This is a handy stand for your ipad. It works great. And fits in my ipad case as well.
I just finished a semester in Brisbane, Australia. I must say, in retrospect, the best thing I took with me on this trip was this camera. She is a champ, definitely an adventurous camera. The thing is cute as hell yet solid like a rock. I cannot remember the amount of times I dropped it in the sand, with no negative consequences whatsoever. I even dipped it in the ocean by mistake once (not encouraged) and the thing still works like a charm.It also has features like Sepia and a weird flash that makes lights do something funny, making the pictures wicked cool.The outer covering has shown wear, but it only helps to acknowledge that this camera can take rough handling. People even comment on this on a positive light, it has become a part of my travelling gear.It is also great for scenic shots, and has the panorama option.In retrospect, it was an amazing buy, and so affordable (I'm on a backpackers' budget)!Only because I have seen amazing skies and breathtaking scenery would I consider upgrading to a camera with better pixelage. But if you are staying in hole-in-the-wall hostels or sleeping on the beach, you don't want to have an expensive camera on you.This thing is great. The battery life is also great (for the sake of topping off the cake).
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 receieved the cable and it's working properly with my PS3.. There is no problem.. I highly recommend... Thanks guys..
I would first like to say thanks to Amazon for a quick shipping and ease of returning this product. This tv was very disappointing, the sound was awful. The tv was to be used in my wife's office, however the sound was so bad this was not possible. Also, the tv was connected to our local cable and the picture was very disappointing. I would not recommend this tv unless you are going to connect extra speakers and use the better inputs (s-video or component). Very disappointing for the money.
My mother bought this camera and many of the suggested items as a present for my first mother's day. The camera's fun and relatively easy to use; however, the additional items Amazon suggested to go with it (batteries and charger, memory card) were not only unnecessary, they were incompatible with the system. I would recommend buying the camera first, then adding ordering accessories as you need/want them, making sure they are the products that work with this model of digital camera.
I don't have much to add to the positive reviews. It works perfectly on my Dual G5, it is really nice to be able to remotely schedule recordings, and the A/V-in capabilities have allowed me to archive my old Hi-8 tapes. The remote works well also. I'm reaching for any drawbacks, and the only two I have would be it runs a little warm sometimes, and it would be nice to have more than two qualty settings (basically low and high). Other than that, it's worth every penny.
Great buy and very quick shipping. This is our second time purchasing from this merchant and will return again I am sure!
Cheap plastic body. The base which connects to the shoe WILL break off. Even Nikon mounts will break and they are made way stronger than this knockoff. I'm guessing they are trying to "corner" the market on all of the Nikon D40's that are being sold because the Nikon flash is so expensive. I'm returning this one before I break it and i'm SOL. It lookis like the second level stuff they sell at Ritz. I saw it on here for 199.99...WHAT? I paid $100 for it and i'm pissed.
The first time i used this camera my fiancee and i visited the mansfield reformatory and the picture quality is just outstanding!!! in low iso conditions the camera excelled beyond expectations. I highly reccommend this camera to anyone wanting a quality shot and extra "ummph" to their pictures. The kodak definitely exceeded her fujifilm as well. i would upload pictur4es but dont have the time but their gorgeous. plus in regular light conditions the camera is amazing picking up every little detail and consistency seen by the human eye.
I just bought this camera and haven't been using it for too long, but I have yet to find anything that would hurt my opinion of this camera. I took some shots at a family reunion, took some portrait shots, and some recreational shots. I was really impressed by the quality of the RAW files. I can easily touch up the colors on the provided software to correct anything I don't like. I would invest in a different lense though. I wouldn't say it's bad, but you can only get down to f/3.5 which doesn't make for the best portrait pictures. I was lucky to already have several other nikon lenses.As for the people who complain about the automatic features, you clearly didn't buy a dslr for the right reasons. The beauty of a dslr is that you CAN do everything manually, so the picture comes out exactly like you planned. The automatic functions are not the primary focus of the camera, they're just for taking really quick shots. Also, if the colors are washed out, take them in RAW and bump up the saturation later. Easy fix.Overall, I'd say for the $[...] I payed for this camera, it's a great camera.
I use this card in several desktops and it works just fine.I got them mainly for backups and also bought the Maxtor 120GB 3000le USB2 external hard drive.USB 2.0 is pretty impressive.
It was good while it worked. I bought this just after Christmas of 2011, and it stopped being recognized by my desktop, laptop, and netbook computers on February 1st of 2012. Unfortunately, the return date was the end of January. How convenient. Don't buy.
It works great and we have had no problems with it. I would recommend it for anyone who wants a pull-down projector screen.
Wow that was fast. Good deal. I received my ink cartridge a week before estimate. That's good service and a great price. How can you go wrong.
We settled on this system because:- We already owned a 5-disc progressive scan DVD player- The size of the room and seating position eliminated 6.1 systems as a possibility- Two optical inputs- Two-way front and rear speakersThis system sounds great with both the Pro Logic II applied to PCM stereo content (like the Band of Brothers reruns on the History Channel) as well as quality 5.1 content. We watched The Last Samurai with this system last night and were very impressed. If having your dogs constantly jumping up thinking someone/thing is outside is a measure of system quality, then this one is a beauty. The rear surrounds got them started every time. As for power, I haven't had any need to crank it past 50% volume yet.The only other consideration you may want to make is that the power supply and amp are within the subwoofer, and the control and power cord from the sub to the receiver is only ~6ft, which does limit sub placement.One tip if you decide to purchase this system: go out and get yourself a roll of 16-gauge wire. They supply ~105 ft of pre-cut wire (5 sections) with this system, but it is a bit thin. You'll need connectors if you want to go 14 gauge or thicker based on the speaker connection size.If you've got a smallish room and already own a DVD player, consider this system.
This is my second cordless mouse from the same company. I LOVE IT! Its the easiest thing I have ever used! Plug in the adapter and install the battery (that was provider by the way which is awesome) And it works perfect.THANK YOU THANK YOU
This sorry cheap excuse for a toy camera broke before I could even get one picture developed. Plus, this is not a real Lomo. Fake, low-quality and lame.
I have a pair of Bose Mediamate desktop speakers which are over 5 yrs old and still sound as great as when I first got it, but now that I added this subwoofer, it feels as though my music has come to life. The base that comes out of these is floor-shaking. Don't get me wrong, the bose speakers alone have enough bass to almost drown out the subwoofer if I have the sub volume too low. I have to turn up the sub volume a bit to at least hear the difference. All in all, for $99, this is a steal. It's great for any home theater setup and is a great add-on for anyone who only has desktop speakers and feel they need the extra bass on their pc.
I'm a computer consultant, which means I use my PalmPilot all the time. I had a Palm III, but it died from the abuse of travelling in my back pocket. I switched to the Palm V series for its solid construction and rechargable battery. I searched for a case that would protect the device from daily wear and tear and chose the Palm V hard case for this reason. It protects the screen with its clamshell closure and does not add bulk to the package. Even with the case, it's still smaller than a Palm III. You have to keep your cradle near the edge of your desk if you want to HotSync while still inside the case. I had to add small adhesive pads to protect the metallic finish. Other than that, it's perfect! When I beat up the case too much, I'll just buy another one. My Palm V still looks brand new!
this product is good for standard DVD disk as well as Divix,, it is best kit for college kids and person who like the Divix thing$70 is not so bad,, especially if you can play Divix movie, I love it!strongly recommend this playerthanks
I needed an adapter to be able to use my newer headphones. This adapter plug worked perfectly on my older Kenwood amp. Great Product, Price and Fast Shipping.
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.)
I've never installed one of these before, but just an hour into it and I am writing this form my back yard. Plug it in, turn it on and... problems. Go to web site and download BIOS update and install and BINGO! It works.Trying to get my cat5 connections to work now, too... Worked fine on the linksys mini-hub, but having problems with the new D-Link. Once that is working, I am going to tackle the printserver (one battle at a time). A good buy for the money.The documentation makes assumptions regarding DSL configurations which may or may not be accurate for your ISP. Call your ISP tech support for the answers (meaning don't do this at midnight...)
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.
Easy to use and fast to get your CDs in and out. Space savings are incredible once you get rid of the jewel cases. With over 800 CDs these holders have been a real blessing. I use the 48 wallets for smaller collections. The 200 and the 250 wallets I use for my Rock N Roll and my Jump Blues. I use a 24 wallet for my truck. These are the best thing to happen to music since the CD itself was developed. When I go to work I just grab up a large wallet and I'm out the door. Do yourself a favor. Buy some of these for your collection.
Now before I go on I will say the the sound quality is great, (at least until they fall apart) and if sound is the "only" requirement than they are as good as anything out there, BUT, if you care about workmanship steer clear, as they are manufactured with fiber board i.e. MDF.Now you will hear from many apologists (many whom I suspect are members of the Klispch product marketing team that will also most likely attack this post) that it is a high quality MDF, expensive resins, blah, blah, (Kinda like Pulte telling ya that your home is made of a high quality Styrofoam) but at the end of the day it's just sawdust and glue!, and Klispch, don't for a second tell us that you butchered what was once the standard in both sound and build for anything else other than your bottom line.Now, before Klispch put profits before quality they used birch plywood to build their speakers, the standard in professional audio for multiple reasons such as durability, Birch plywood is much stiffer and lighter than MDF which gives it a useful property of having a higher frequency panel resonance for the same size. Also, if you bang the corner of your speaker with birch it may dent, but it wont crumble.SEND KLISPCH A MESSAGE, DO NOT BUY THEIR HERITAGE SPEAKERS UNLESS THEY KNOCK OFF THE BS AND GET BACK TO WHAT ONCE MADE THEM GREAT, SUPERIOR SOUND, AND SUPERIOR BUILD!!!!
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 item produces surprisingly good sound quality. it is compact, vary handy and has pretty good length. good bang-for-your-buck deal. it fits perfectly snug in my phone and car aux port.
This product only reinforces the earlier versions of itself with the 1 and 2 gig versions. I feel it is even better well made than the 2 gig version. The quality is better than what I could of asked, and now with 4 gigs make life even easier.
I made a 4 day, 3 night solo hike in Big Bend National Park. This device was far more valuable to me than a compass. Even though it was dropped on the ground, briefly immersed in water and used often, it survived and told me when I was &quot;off trail&quot; and then gave me clear direction and distance to my next goal. I will never again hike without it.In my automobile I find it fascinating and sometimes helpful. On a trip recently during icey road conditions, we were forced to make a detour onto small backroads. During the times when we were off-highway, we knew where we were and the direction in which we needed to go.It was a great gift for me to receive.
First note that if you think it is free freight you're wrong - you have to pay for freight in BOTH directions. So it's not worth returning if, like me you get a junk cable. I bought this with high hopes based on many positive reviews. Unfortunately for me it malfunctioned and caused my Iphone5 to malfunction temporarily. It could cause the display to show as if it was fully charged even though the percentage was at only 64%. Then it would begin charging - then stop. I'd jiggle the cord and it would start again, then zonk out.Please don't waste your money or your time on this. Even with me returning it I'll still loose the shipping charge (AND SO WILL YOU)
I bought this camera one week ago and after taking about 400 shots with it, I decided I'd share my thoughts on this very nice camera.First, the quality of the shots is very good for a 2 megapixel camera. Using the 2M-N quality configuration (that's two megapixels with normal resolution), I get very nice 1600 X 1200 pictures that are just the right size for printing on 8 X 11 photo paper. The colors are usually good in automatic configuration, though I had to adjust the White Balance when shooting indoor with neon light to prevent the skin tones from looking greenish. Plus the shots are about 300-350k each and I can store 153 shots on my 64Mb SmartMedia card.The flash is decent for such a small camera and the red-eye reduction works most of the time, but not if the subject is not looking straight at the camera. You can also take pictures without flash (if it's dark and the object you're shooting is too far for the flash to be effective for example), but I've had lots of problems doing so. Since there is no manual shutter speed setting, you have to rely on the camera for adjsting its speed. This results in very blurry images since it is impossible to stop your hands from shaking for a whole 2 seconds while the shot is being taken. So use a tripod (which I don't have) for pictures without flash.The LCD screen is pretty good, but when you use it indoor or in dark conditions it is hard to see what your shot will look like. The brightness setting will just make things look awful. The viewfinder is a good replacement, but the fact that the LCD screen is raised on the back of the camera results in your nose touching the screen when you take a picture which is annoying since you have to clean it all the time.The movie mode (without sound) is a nice addition, but the 3Mb / 10 frames/second avi files are far from perfect. I prefer to use it only for a nice 360 degrees view of the surrondings.Battery life is good, I took 179 shots with the viewfinder plus the LCD to check if my pictures were OK before the batteries died.As for the software bundled with the camera, I haven't tried it out, since I just have to take the SmartMedia card right into my Toshiba Laptop to view my pictures.I would recommend this camera to any amateur photograph (like me!) who is on a budget, wants a camera with excellent picture quality and dosen't plan to do lots of night or very dark shots.An easy 4 out of 5 stars.
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.
fits like a glove on my 2007 Chrysler 300 touring. Way cheaper than best buy! It was like $20. i am a fan of saving money.
Item was just what I needed and wanted and may purchase another for another laptop so we can both hookup and possible PS3 purchase that is pending in the future, great price much cheaper than anywhere else I could have gotten it however it doesn't feel inexpensive feels more like something I would have paid alot more for
i love this thing! one of my best impulse purchases. i use it all the time, i honestly didnt think i would but i do!
The 4GB flashdrive provides plenty of room for files and the U3 programs that are already provided give me both security and ease of synchronizing my files with my home computer. Additional capabilities could also include secure internet browsing and password storage organization among others.
Do not waste time, energy and sweat.... Only PC compatible, so if you have Macs, forget it.... well even after i put it to work could not make it happen smoothly... It even brought back those feared "blue debug screens" in my brand new Dell with Vista. I gave up soon and that was my best call. i bought a HP C7280 and now it works without any problems with both Pcs and Macs in my wireless network.
I have been researching this camera for a few months now. I finally, decided to spend the money and purchase the Canon Rebel. I wanted a camera that takes great pictures of my children. This camera is worth every penny. It takes perfect, clear pictures. I was afraid that I wouldn't know how to use all that it offers or be able to figure out all the buttoms. All I had to do is read a little and I was ready to take pictures. I love how I can attach a tripod to the camera, set it on the timer and take a picture of the four of us. We have never been able to take pictures with both my husband and I in the picture. I would recommend this camera to anyone. You will not be disappointed!
I bought this player last week and im really dissapointed. It's skipping all the time and during 5 days i haven't heard any whole song. when it's starting to skip you need to stop for a while otherwise you won't be able to hear anything. and forget about running...
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.
tHANKS for the product we will use it alot with our business. thaks asgain and will order more in the future
There is not much to this product, but it does exactly what is expected of it. Some SD card readers can be very flimsy and work poorly, but this one is easily portable and transfers data quickly.
I wanted a small optical mouse to use when traveling and this one looked to be my best choice. I have had a chance to use it quite a bit over the last 6 months and I have no complaints. It's a great little mouse, that fits nicely in my bag and no loose wires because the cord wraps around it and clicks in. A good choice for travel use or those with limited space.
very impressed with these speakers. for usb powered, they are very good.other reviews that are not impressed would not be happy with anything.these are great for the money.
I had this for about a month, and the only time it consistently worked was during the 1st two hours I had it. Besides these two hours, it never worked well. The signal kept getting lost, would get disconnected rougly every 4 minutes. I spent four days in total on the phone with Linksys, which just made things worse, as they reprogrammed my router, making the router nonfunctional (so tech support made things WORSE). I ended up returning it, along with a portion of my sanity...
I ordered a couple and received some that didn't work. The company was good about sending replacements but one worked and one didn't. Looks like these are pretty bad quality.
best headphones i have found and the bonus is that the price is low...fantastic product
I bring this stand everywhere with me to use with my iPad. It is especially useful on the plane where there is not much space and the stand can go pretty flat, unlike the iPad Smart Cover which only can have one angle. This stand is very sturdy with strips of foam pad on the bottom so it doesn't slip and fully adjustable so you can change the angle. You can adjust the feet to different angles also, to fit and support the vertical or horizontal view of your tablet.
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
I read all the review I could find on this product and most were bad. A few recent ones were better. The first problem I encountered was the power on button did not function correctly. I had to press, press harder, shake the device, and finally turn it upside down while pressing to power it on. I was never able to power it down with the on/off button. The wireless AP worked fine but it would not function with an ethernet cable. I thought it was me (though I've unboxed and setup 25+ wireless, wire only, routers, swithes, etc. without problems. After several hours of trying different approaches I looked at documentation, knowledge base articles and found one that indicated if the device power light blinked continuously the device was defective. That was the end of it and I returned it for credit. I do not recommend this device to anyone.T. Ragan - Cypress, TX
Super quick email of the code. What else can you ask? Perfect. 5 Minutes after I ordered my points I was downloading Sons of Anarchy in HD.
It's the antenna adapter that fits my car for the am/fm part of my radio to work with my car. It's works great.
All Logitech products I've owned are great. This mouse is very compact but comfortable to use. Greatest feature is the cable that wraps atound the base and the USB snaps to the bottom of the mouse protecting the lasers lens. Would recommend it to anybody.
This product works intermitently. Setup is a pain. I would NOT recommend.
It doesn't color/alter the image at all and it's a hell of a lot more easy to clean/replace than the $1500 lens you're putting it on. Get it.
I was initially very satisfied with the product. However, after using it to record 4 albums to my computer, it started giving feedback through the inline feed. Now, it is probably worthless.
Bought a new pair of Nikon 7216 8x40 binoculars from Amazon and let me tell you, they are great..tried number of pairs from wal mart but never was satisfied with any of them.wal- mart was good. no problem when i returned them,,,8x40 is just right for hand held looking but can attach a tripod..they are so clear that it is almost unbelievable. just heavy enough to feel good. great strap and case,,objective lens caps are good but they should find a way to let them hang when viewing not loose with a chance to loose them..all in all if you want a great pair of binoculars be sure to try these,,,,,not water proof but how many times are you going to get caught in the rain....... eugene bowden
This is my first DVD and so far it is great. 1 year on parts and labor warrenty come with this one which is a good deal. This model you can hook into your hi-fi vcr if you do not have a tv with av inputs, as well some players tell you cannot hook into the vcr just because they think that you may want to dub the movie. It is a great deal for the price so check it out.
This works great for normalizing the volume. I've been using for for over 2 weeks and it's a pleasure not to have to keep reaching for the remote to mute the volume on those BLASTING LOUD commercials.The only time it don't work too well is when they process the sound by concentrating all the energy in to the mid range and reducing the low and high frequencies. The limiter sees this as normal audio because the overallaudio signal is the same just concentrated in to the mid range making themid range louder but the highs and lows are lower so the over all signal is the same. kind of like squeezing a balloon, if you squeeze a balloon in your hand it compresses where you squeeze it and expands out in the other direction, same amount of air in it but it looks bigger, that's what they do with the sound. you would need a very big expensive audio processor to correct this. but it does help even with this.Over all I'm very satisfied with this Volume Controller it does what it claims to do and does it good. I now reach for the remote maybe 2-3 times a day instead of every commercial break.No more low shows and commercials that seem 10 times louder then the show.I highly recommend it.
it is everything that I expected and more, never knew that a wireless headphone could be so good. I do not hear hiss, and I use it all the time , can walk around the house and outside , backyard without any reduce in quality of sound, put together very well. I am ordering some more for my son.
I like having this filter set because it protects my camera's lens. Not being a professional however, I'm not sure if I use the filters when I should. I tend to forget about them, except for the one that I leave on the camera all the time for safety sake.
This is the 2nd. 100 pack I have purchased, and I love the convenience and the value. It amazes me how often I need to "case up" a cd or a dvd, and how fast I go through these things!
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.
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 bought this camera in August 2009 to take with me on a 5 day bicycle camping trip in the Adirondacks. I was pleased with the quality of the images it took, and it took over 300 pictures on one battery charge. It is a little bigger and heavier than a newer camera, and the screen was smaller, but I didn't have to worry so much about keeping it safe. I recommend this as a camera for the cheapskate who wants good pictures.
One comment I'd like to add is that during setup, if you have MAC address filtering enabled, you either need to disable it or add the expander's MAC address to your list. Once I did that, setup was easy. It's working great!
Great specs, but poor implementation.The digital zoom is terribly slow, and you won't want to use it anyway due to the poor quality pictures it produces.The 4 AA batteries make the camera fairly heavy, but it still feels cheaply made and bulky. The viewfinder is a bit too small for my taste.I bought one and immediately returned it after a couple of hours of testing it out. It just wasn't the camera for me.
I didn't relize with the spliier connected that only one device could use the line at a time. I ended up installing a 2nd ethernet line.
This is a plug and run switch .I put this switch into my home network at my tv.Iam running my xbox,ps3,wd tv live plus,and one pc. Nothing to setup-it just works! And it's fast.
wanted to save $5 a month on comcast modem fees . Looked online new one was around $60. bought a used one from Amazon for $35. doing great
The praises for this lens are all true. It's sharp, fast and bright. However 50mm on a Nikon dslr isn't wide enough to make this a practical walk around lens. It's nice for portraits though. The bokeh is hard as other reviewers have said so you'll want to avoid too busy of a background if you're shooting portraits. Excellent lens for the price but perhaps those wanting an inexpensive, fast, wide angle lens would be better off saving up for the Nikon 24mm 2.8 or the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 zoom lens.
I borrowed this camera from my brother to take a christmas photo. I am definitely a novice, but this camera is so easy to use that my pictures turned out wonderful. My main complaint with digital cameras is the lag time when taking a picture. While there is still a slight lag it is very tolerable even when taking sports shots, probably no different that a regular SLR. Taking moving shots with my old digital camera (nikon 4300) is really difficult, they usually turn out blurry. With the nikon D50 it is very easy to take wonderful action shots. Even though this camera may not be in the price range for a novice photographer it is an excellent investment and will provide high quality photos no matter your skill level.
I wish I had read the reviews before I bought this router. My old reliable Belkin died during a power surge and I needed a new router fast. I have had this D-Link Dir 615 router for over a year now and it has been the bane of my existence. Although it works fine via Ethernet cable, as a wireless router it is a piece of junk. It drops the signal constantly and needs to be unplugged and plugged in again. It just gets worse and worse and worse to the point where my household is happy that somebody close by in the neighborhood just got a Linksys router and has not yet secured it, so we are riding free on his wireless connection for now.Apparently dropping the wireless connection is something all D-Link wireless routers have in common. I have found Web sites with variations of the name "D-Link Sucks." Don't waste your money unless you enjoy pulling your hair out.Also don't believe the comments that say just upgrade the firmware. I have upgraded the firmware and it doesn't help.Based on everything I've read all over the Web about D-Link routers, I'm at a loss as to how they stay in business or why they haven't been sued or something. Their products apparently universally stink.
The bag is well made for the canon camera. It is compact.
I bought this as an accessory to the radio that I purchased as a birthday gift for my boyfriend.Boy, were we disappointed!The antenna MUST be outside pointed at the sky for any kind of decent reception.The cord was way too short to get the antenna outside.Just ridiculous! Why would they not include a cord long enough for the average home?We had to turn around and pay another $30+ to get an extension cord for the antenna that came with the Home Kit that supposedly provided you with everything you needed to set it up. Not!
I had no trouble attaching this hood to my 18-85 Canon kit lens. It reverses so that the lens is no longer than without it. Lens cover goes on and off without problems. I'm really happy I bought this one rather than spending lots more money.
I love this thing. I don't live in a major city, so I dont know how it would work around many conflicting radio signals. But it does very well in my town, and only on occasion do I hear a little buzzing coming in. In fact, it sounds so good that most of the time I reach to my actual radio to try to change the song, and I end up changing the radio station!
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.
First of all what I received is not what is depicted nor the quality it claims. product seams to only work with a specific lens ( not sure which one) 58mm attachment threading will ruin threading on lens. (posb fact. defect) buy a real fish eye you will be much more happier with your photo's
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.
Its a nice keyboard and all that. The problem is that sooner or later, the bluetooth connection will start acting up requiring you to "reset" the connection. I have given up on it.
There is no manual that comes with the unit. If you try to use the manual that is supposedly on the cd, it gives you a message saying there is no manual at this time. Transferring music files to use the built in MP3 player is a problem. Only about 1/2 of the music you download to the TomTom is actually downloaded. Poor customer support; I made 3 phone calls to customer service and each one told me to do something different and that the previous instructions given to me by the other technical support operators was incorrect. I even had one of the techs tell me he didn't know how to do some of the operations. The unit itself cannot even find my correct home address even tho you can find it on map quest. We've entered a couple of other addresses for the TomTom to test the accuracy of the navigation. It's a good thing we knew where the places actually were because the TomTom didn't. The screen washes out pretty badly and is hard to see in sunlight. This unit is loaded with many features, too bad it doesn't work very well. It's going back to the store. I'll give Garmin a chance.
I found this lens to be my prefered lens on my D70. It's a fairly fast lens. The 1.8 apature is optimal for low light shots, like in the subway or early evening. The fixed focal length of 50mm is very close to your eyes natural zoom. Overall I highly recomend this lens at a price of around $100. It's a great way to improve your photography, as it forces you to look at composition alot more critically.
My main gripe about this item is that the supplied lens hood is useless; to put it on you have to pull on the lens with enough force to cause significant damage; throw the lens hood away immediately. My second gripe is the fit over the plastic LCD screen protector on the kit I purchased was bad, leaving some of the opaque parts of it exposed. Third is the lcd screen protector is made from soft plastic that scratches easily with no way I know of replacing it with an identical one short of buying an entirely new armor kit.Other than that there were no problems I could not clear up; as supplied the rubber attracted a lot of dust and hairs but I corrected this by spraying it with a can of automotive interior sealant. The tripod adapter I bought for the camera didn't fit with the camera armor installed but this was quickly corrected by carefully trimming the rubber with a razor knife.In addition to providing protection from all manner of scratches, dings and gouges the camera armor provides enough rubber gripping surface to prevent the small camera from slipping easily out of the photographer's hands in the first place. If you know how to hold a sharp knife or spray can I highly recommend this item and if the fit around the screen protector was better and it came with extra protectors instead of the ridiculous lens hood I would give it five stars.
First off, I think it is important to note that the rating I give the iBook is as a consumer portable. The iBook is NOT meant to replace a desktop machine. It is not designed, built or sold for heavy duty graphics, professional photo or video editing, or desktop publishing. The iBook IS designed to be very light weight, easy to use, and flexible. It is designed for the hobbiest, or consumer that wants the ability to edit their vacation pictures and videos, surf the internet, e-mail freinds and family, and generally do what any computer can do given the limitations that any portable will have.The iBook comes with both OS9 and OSX pre installed. It also comes with a very usefull suite of productivity software that includes: 1. AppleWorks- A suite of software that includes a more then competant word processor, A spread sheet, A data base, A presentation module and others. Basically a suite similar to Microsoft Office but not as robust and not costing 400-500 bucks. It also comes with iTunes, and excellent software for listening to and burning your MP3's. For those creative people it also comes with iMovie, the best consumer video editing softer available bar none. Also software listed is also OSX compatible (though it may require software updates.Now that OSX version 10.1 is becoming available (I just upgraded my iBook to 10.1 today), OSX is a very viable every day OS. 10.1 adds an excellent DVD player and enhanced performance, however as any totally new OS, it will take some time for some software to migrate. It is also an exceptionally stable operating system. In the three plus months that I've had my iBook, I can honestly say that the operating system (OSX) has never crashed on me. I have ofcourse had applications crash, but I've never had to restart.Yes, the lack of a 100Mhz+ front side bus might be considered a short coming by some, however for the average home user that does not do heavy duty video editing or other extremely demanding applications on a regular basis they will rarely if ever notice this. Another short coming some may consider is the lack of a PC slot or docking capabilities. However, with two USB ports, one FireWire port, VGA port (and cable included), built in 10/100 ethernet and a built in 56k modem I'm hard pressed to think what I would need them for. As for that reviewer that warned anyone from buying an Apple product due to their support all I can say is I've been using Macs for 8 years now. I've never had one of my computers in the shop for any reason. I suppose there is always that possibility of a lemmon. I have probably called Apples support line 4-5 times in that eight years and they have always been able to fix any problem I had while I was on the phone with them.In short, while your millage may vary, in the 3-4 months that I've had my iBook I have had absolutely no problems with it and can recommend it whole heartedly with a clear conscience.
These earbuds were easily a four-star product the first six months I had them. Sound was perfectly fine (and what you would expect from an earbud, nothing life-changing) and it stayed in your ear while you were on the move, unlike Apple's stock earbuds.After six months, I had noticed that those green rubber anchors that keep the earbuds secure to your ear would fall off if they got caught in anything just right (pulling it out of a bag, uncoiling, etc.). The first time was no big deal because I was able to retrace my steps, find the anchor, re-attach it, and try to be careful with them in the future. The last time one of the anchors fell off, I wasn't so lucky, and I lost it for good. I now have one earbud that stays in fine and one that slides/falls off periodically.So, as long as you keep tabs on your rubber anchors and try to be careful, I'd say these buds are a 4-star product. It's a shame I have to re-purchase an entire set of these things over a small missing piece that probably costs less than a few cents.
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.
I always but Hosa because of the great quality of product that they have and they last long also which is great!!
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!)
Clips work as specified. Orginal sticker on bag states "single RG6 cable mounting clip, White". The second sticker on bag, placed over the orginal, states "Cable-Clip Black RG6". Who ever placed the second sticker over the orginal is color blind. The package is clear plastic and the clips are clearly WHITE, I ordered BLACK!!! I guess you will need to send an additional message advising them to actually look at what they are putting in the box in order to tell the difference between the colors of black and white!! It's pretty frustrating when the item description states "black" and the picture of the product your are ordering is "black" and you receive "white"??!
The Flash USB is the best...It also holds alot and it was a good deal...That USB cost more in the store...
I owned this player for about a month before returning it to the store and getting an iPod instead. I wasn't disappointed with the player at all - infact, it was great. I was just very annoyed with a 90-day warranty - and I had bought this product new - not refurbished or factory renewed or any crap of that sort. The headsets were Sennheiser but quite flimsy. I preferred my Sony Street Style headphones.The Rio Taxi software was good and the USB interface was snap as well. I have owned quite a few MP3 players - Archos, iRiver, Apple and Sony - I would rate the Rio higher than iPod on battery life - the sound quality was about the same but the iPod interface was much better - this is not to say the Nitrus had a bad interface - infact it was quite good.But then I had paid around $179 for the Nitrus - I thought I'd pay about $80 more and get an iPod. But for this price the Nitrus is truly worth it.
Pros: Programable, No mouse pad needed, great design, rechargable batteries includedCons: Noisy, Hard to click, expensive, Hard to find, BigDownload the Mouse Command sofware from Macmice.ca to expand the funtionality of this item. Works great and you should have no problems with it. The ergonomics of the trackball is just fine but you may have to use both hands. I move the ball and scroll with one hand and click with the other. Clicking is a lil hard and noisy compared to the mighty mouse. I hope they improve that issue on the next version. The batteries are already charged so you can use them right away. I couldn't find this ball anywhere on the web (not even here on Amazon) so I had to order directly from manufacturer.
Overall the earphones met my expectation. They are quite steady and don't fall off from my ears while I run.
I bought this for my Canon SD100 IS. It cost ~1/15th the price of the battery for my Canon SD1100 IS and I can not see any difference in performance.
This cable worked great for hooking up my laptop and desktop to allow file sharing. Would recommend it to anyone wanting to network their own computers at home.
I am a cinema/television major at my university and I am very pleased with this product. So far, no hiccups or glitches with the cords. Runs on cameras, tv, and computers perfectly.
Works just fine. Paid a fraction of what it would have cost at Best Buy.
I purchased this to use for a fax machine. It to date has only worked once. I had to put one sheet in at a time, because they all go through together. That's bad enough. When I tried to fax today It wouldn't work at all!!!! The printer seems to work ok.
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!!!!
This adapter worked great. It was nice having an adapter for several formats in one device. Fits multiple formats in, multiple formats out. Compact size allows it to fit into a shoe when packing. One improvement would be to have a listing of countries next to each sliding switch, but I guess you figure that out when you try to insert the plug into a receptacle. That's the only point keeping it from being 5 stars.
I have been using the 2GM Micro SD Card with AT & T 8125 for more than 6 months. It works very well. I uploaded 1.5 GB of music files in one single instance and the data transfer has been flawless. (Please note, it partly depends on the device as well on how it handles the external memory card.) The supplied adapters are extremely useful and work very well the micro SD Card. ( AT & T 8125 is mini-SD compatible)
1) download BOTH the latest firmware for your WRT54G broadband router AND the WRE54G expander from Linksys's website.2) use the web based setup on the router and make sure WEP and mac filtering is off at this time.3) upgrade the firmware first with the router, then the expander.4) hit the autoconfig on the expander and the red light will turn to blue, meaning it's working.5) reenable WEP and mac filtering on the router thru the web based setup. That's it!If any of this terminology seems foreign to you, have someone do it for you because it is not difficult and I was up and running within 10 minutes.
The Sony MDR-EX81LP/B headphones sound incredible. Far better than my $10 old ones that were wearing out. I can hear a lot more instruments and range in every song I listen to and even played a test tone using "Test Tone Generator" (Google it) from 0.1 Hz all the way to 24,000 Hz. Humans supposedly can only hear 20 Hz through 22,000 Hz, but I could "feel" (I guess) the bass at 10 Hz and high (I mean really, really high) tones only became distorted past the range of human hearing in the 22,000 to 24,000 Hz range (I doubt most music ever goes that high). So they sound excellent to me and I recommend them for their sound quality, but I just hope I don't have some of the problems the people who gave these headphones a low score had! :)
This is a good deal from Amazon. I made the mistake of purchasing this same item from eliteXtreme.com it took them 4 months to send, I had paid for express delivery, they wouldn't return my money, when I called to cancel they sent a different crappy speaker and told me that I would have a 15% restock if I returned it. There customer service is rude and nasty. I will never purchase anything from them again.Thank you Amazon. The item arrived on time and worked.
My Sonos system is easily the best piece of A/V equipment I've ever bought. My music is now accessible. With a spin of my finger I can find albums that I hadn't listened to in years because it was a pain to figure out which number the disk was in my disk changer, or it was on my computer but I had no way of piping it to my in home speakers and stereo system. This system has really brought the music back into my house. My wife likes it because she can make playlists of the songs she likes to suit her mood. My kids love it because I can hit the "children's" genre and play all their favorites.Setup for the Sonos was painless. I already had my collection ripped and classified, in hopes that some day I would own a system like this. I love the docking station, which some said was a must have accessory, and I agree.This is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone!!
I would like to give this product a "0". Amazon really needs this as an option.First of all I would like to say - "Don't waste your time on these!" Save your money. These earphones are not what they are cracked up to be - especially for the high price. The sound quality isn't great and surely nothing to brag about. The base appears to be non-existent - more treble if anything. As a former DJ, I know sound quality when I hear it and these aren't it!!!!!! The rubbery type ear piece does not stay securely around your ears. The plugs did not stay securely in my ears at all. Even though the ear plugs come in two sizes, both are cheezy and flimsy. I have small ears so you know that I was too through and finished with these. Those of you who have small ears, these are not the earphones for you!!!!!! If you buy them, you will be quickly frustrated because you will be trying to adjust and position them every two seconds. After they keep falling out of your ears, you will just completely give up like I did. There's no way to adjust these to fit your ears. I was very disappointed. I haven't found a pair of small earphones yet that I'm completely satisfied with. I love my SONY MDR-V300 earphones, but they are bulky studio-type headphones that are not to be worn in the summer because it makes your ears sweat tremendously. I hope this review helps. Don't say that you weren't warned.
Really, why pay retail prices when you can get a great HDMI cable as inexpensively as this one? It does the job just as well for a fraction of the cost.
Best remote product I ever purchased. I have the older version of the Harmony and This newer version is 10 times better. Lipo battery last for ever and you dont need to worry about it going dead because you charge it to much.
It was with considerable trepidation that I purchased the Harmony 880. I have had nothing but less than satisfactory performance out of previous universal remotes that I have tried. The 880 is the exception. It is extremely easy to program and does exactly what it says it will do. If it does get out of sync, the help button helps you get it right back in sync with your system. Again, what a great product.
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 purchased this as I did not want to run another cat5e cable across the attic in my houseTherefore setup is as follows:Switch -> 2 lines -> splitter -> wall jack ------------attic ----------> wall jack --> splitter --> 2 lines to 2 different devices* YOU MUST USE 2 to make this work properly and does not work on CAT6
I love Digital Blue's Disney photo editing software. That alone is worth the $20-$40 you'll pay for this type of camera but I wouldn't pay more than that! I have the Disney Pix Max (with flash) and the pictures are extremely grainy. The flash is like an old 35mm flash ~ very bright! TOO bright. Great for taking pictures at least 6 feet away but any closer than that and your picture will come out almost white.The Disney Pix software that comes with these cameras is so much fun, though! I've attached an example photo in the product description.
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'm a television and film chief engineer for audio in Burbank, CA. Forget about specs. The real test comes from your listening environment. This thing sounds great at any price! A nice responsive bass with adjustable gain, adjustable low frequency roll off and a rear phase switch. Most receivers let you flip the LFE (sub woofer) phase in some deep menu or you can flip the wires, but it's nice to have a switch for easy comparison. Dolby Digital has a characteristic phase shift in relation to the other speakers, switching phase can sometimes give surprisingly better and more powerful low-end. I highly recommend this sturdy little sub woofer.
Everything you hear about these speakers is amazing-they're reasonably priced, small enough to tote around and if you have the ipod plug-in adapter, the fact that it doesn't charge the ipod at all isn't a problem. BUT- the main problem is I just bought the 2nd generation nano, and there are no adaptors. The 1st generation nano fits, but the 2nd gen does not. I did not forsee this being a problem and now I have to find a way to modify the dock so I can simultaneously charge the ipod and use the speakers.
I bought this device in hopes that it would emulate as a serial port and work with Cisco Rollover Cables. It works! I can hyperterminal as COM8 or COM9 and make changes on various Cisco switches. Used it all day at work and did not have a problem.I don't believe in using the CD media provided. I downloaded from the website and did not have one problem installing drivers.I have also read that it works for OS X to do Cisco work. So happy it works. I wish laptops still had Serial Ports installed on them.
I was wondering whether I bought a piece of junk, but it was so cheap that I still decided to try it out. After I received it a few days later, I tried to use it to connect my LCD TV & laptop and it works surprisingly well! The video & audio are all good compared with named brands. So, I have returned a $29 HDMI cable back to RadioShack. I highly recommend cable from this manufacturer.
this cd/dvd wallet was very compact, making it perfect for tossing into my hand-carry along with our dvd player for my 2-year old. I found the inner sleeves to be a bit snug for the dvd's, but all-in-all, I have no complaints. it was a good value for the price, and the exterior cover was very durable and withstood "toddler testing".
Before I bought my Logitechs I had never had a speaker system with subwoofers. I had these JBL pro ones that came with my monitor. When I broke them changing rooms at college, I decided to go a little better than what I had before (but on a budget). I got these speakers and I have to say I am thrilled. The bass is absolutely amazing and fills the room at about 60% of top level, and though the mid range is a little bit hidden behind great highs and super bass, it's absolutely fixable by a little adjustment on the equalizer of Winamp or WMP or whatever your music player is. These speakers are a great, great buy. I absolutely recommend them.
Do not hesitate to purchase this HDMI cable. I was skeptical at first because of the price, but it arrived on time, clicked in to the HDMI slot firmly and does its job just as good as the more expensive cables 10 x this price. Why waste money on a brand name cable that has a fancy description, when they both do the same? Go for it and don't look back. Glad I did!
Quick and easy, worked excellently bought it and was able to use it within the same hour.would highly recommend this, why drive to store.
If you purchase from this line a cameras it definitely worth it to buy the Canon case especially if it is a gift. It is inexpensive, protects the camera and saves you the headache of deciding which case to buy from the many that are available for small cameras.
I should start by saying that I bought this product at a retail store on a Friday. The playback was terrible, so I had to exchange it for another. This time the playback was very good, but the clock display did not work. 1st, I could not get to the menu to change the display to read as I wanted it to read unless I pushed the display button on the remote around 100 times (that is not an exaggeration), and then if I was really lucky, the proper display--the one which should always come up--would come up. Then I could change the clock to read as I wanted it to, but the moment I turned the player off, it would reset to another unwanted setting. Customer Service at RCA is poor. I spent thirty minutes on the phone waiting for someone to answer (unfortunately, not anyone who spoke English as a primary language, so my call was filled with a lot of "can you repeat that"), and after I had won this war of attrition--apparently they decided they had better answer, because I would not lose hope and hang up--I was told to unplug the unit for thirty minutes to reset it (like I had never tried that!) Of course it did not work, so it was back to the phone, at which time I was informed that this player that I had owned for less than a week would need to be sent out to be repaired. This means this DVD player would be out in the mail (at my cost) for a week, at the repair place for another two weeks, then I might see it again a week after that, and it may or may not be fixed.Needless to say, I felt this was unacceptable and stated my feelings. So now it is back to the store to try unit number 3.The remote is small with too many buttons (many of which, including the "clear," do not work), but if the player is fixed, then maybe these buttons would work.So I returned it and bought a Sony, and the difference was apparent from the moment I opened the box: whereas the RCA gives a fold-out sheet of instructions in very small lettering and explains nothing, the Sony DVP-NC85H (also sold by Amazon) gives a proper booklet with easy to follow instructions, pictures, slightly larger print. The Sony booklet explains television settings, etc., whereas the RCA instruction sheet does not. And the Sony had a better picture. It costs a few dollars more (thirty-five or forty dollars), but you get what you pay for, and with RCA, you get poor customer service, poor directions, poor operation, and a crappy remote (the Sony remote is bigger and far easier to use!)If you want to be happy with the product, buy a Sony--in a few years, you will not even remember the little extra you spent.
I bought one to try last month. it worked well and was very stable.I now have 8 in operation, you can't go wrong
OK, X-acto and I have gone fistocuffs on their sharpeners, but each time they have made good. I ordered the battery POWERED to begin with, that was a lame excuse for a sharpener. Then I ordered a Bostitch which made me giddy for 2 weeks, then I woke up one morning and "it no work". They have yet to get back to me.I have arm issues due to the fact I have to sharpen my pencils so often due to the detail work I have chosen to occupy my retirement years with.I ordered this sharpener and OMG!!! how fabulous. At any price this would be a fine product, but I got it for a steal!When I complained about the battery operated one, I got another, that also didn't work. the rep at X-acto asked me "do you NEED a battery operated one?) At which point I realized that perhaps that was the issue. It is ridicuouls to have a product that is going to cost a small fortune in batteries.Buy this!!!! Great for the wear and tear of children and a beligerant artist such as myself.Dianne Schuch Lindsey dlschuch at Salon.com (Open Salon)
This unit is GREAT for laptops With the One Touch OS Backup/files makes it easy with the One Touch button and software provided! You can also boot from Hard Drive for recovering the whole drive!
I got this for my Xbox 360 games for when I go to a friends house and it works great.
I used to own a Home Theater Master MX-500 remote, which is a very good remote in its own right, but then I saw my friend's Harmony 880 and I had to upgrade. The one thing that I didn't like with the MX-500 is that learning a new device could take some time to program. The online setup that Logitech uses makes it ridiculously easy, just enter the model number of your device and it sets itself up with the most common commands. You can also upload logo images to represent favorite channels. The best part is that my wife loves it too. I don't need to write her instructions anymore, I just tell her to press the "Watch a DVD" button and the remote does the rest. It even brings up a help menu if a component didn't get switched on properly. A great device, highly recommended.
Had one for about a year now and most of my best shots are with this lens. Using with a 10D. Great for capturing indoor people shots without a flash. Best price/performance of any lens I own.
This is my 3rd Microsoft Wireless Mouse. My most recent mouse works just as well as the first 2 but the batteries last much longer in the 2nd and 3rd one I've purchased because they improved the model. I have no complaint about the overall electronic functionality of this mouse, very reliable.Why 1 star?Because I am not trying to buy a disposable mouse. Because after you've used the mouse for about a year the rubber sides begin to melt and you have a gooey gel leaking out all over the place. It has happened with all 3 mice I've had.Planned obsolescence?Us consumers expect certain products to last for a certain amount of time. There is no excuse for poor workmanship of the mouse casing when all the electronics continue to work for at least several years if not more. The only excuse that makes sense is that Microsoft wants you to keep buying a new mouse every year because the old one breaks down. Not me, not anymore.When the day comes that I see the new version with sides that don't melt, I will rank the mouse a 5 provided the new model still functions just as well. In case you're wondering, Logitech will not be my 1st choice for the alternative.Grade: F+
This product was shipped and delivered in less than one week, and it was the exact same thing the wireless store was selling for $40 more. It's a great deal and works perfectly...it even came with the adapters to make the microSD a mini and a regular SD card so it will fit in your computer.
Is it perfect, no. But I haven't had any problems that I couldn't easily work through. I use it for everything from keeping my work organized to grocery shopping. Software like Documents to Go and AvantGo make the m125 even more useful for me. As well, my Entryware survey software allows me to conduct surveys for my work on the Palm. Overall, it's been great. In fact, I just bought one for my wife because she wanted one too.
Product was shipped in a timely mannner and worked right out of the box. This is my second remote bought from this company and both have worked great! Will order again from them if the need arises. Thanks!
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.
Just because a hard drive (Western Digital Caviar Blue 320 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive)is capable of handling high G's is no reason to ship it without cushioning! The drive came in a well-packaged brown box, but had no cushioning inside - none, nada, zip, zilch!! The outside box outside did not say fragile either.I suppose it should not be unsafe to rely on this hard drive to store your precious data since shippers will have given the package TLC in its handling of this package. It's not like they throw packages around!
Upgrade for the AP9617 UPS management module was complete with all APC hardware and documentation, upgrade was was without issues as it should be.
Got it for my wife for Christmas , and she loves it. Auto timer is a great plus, sony sound , and its water proof.
I like some of the eBookMan's features. It shows promise but it is not quite ready yet.I will omit the good points, others have mentioned them. Here are some negative observations...The expensive MMC card only stores music, Nothing else.There is no voice memo capability.The unit arrives without a complete manual - this needs to be downloaded.The entire Operating System needs to be downloaded. It is neither pre-loaded nor provided on a CD. The download is from 1.6MB to 6.0MB.One of the reasons I bought the bookman was to be reminded of meetings when I was out of the office. This has not worked for me. I have tried dozens of test appointments, about three of them actually sounded the alarm. All of these were with the unit on, it shuts off automatically after 5 minutes.I find seeing the screen difficult. It is very mirror-like so that when I try to see the text I have to force my eyes to focus off of my reflection and at the image underneath. This may just be me, I have not used any other PDA or bookreader. When I asked Franklin about this all their tech' support had to say was the bookman has &quot;...a polarized screen to prevent reflection&quot;. So, I must be imagining it.In a completely dark room, however, the screen is very clear. This is because in a dark room the backlight can be used. With the backlight on, light is being emitted from the bookman rather than reflected and the mirror effect goes away. It is comfortable to use this way.There are no nifty peripherals to attach like there are for the Palm or the Compaq iPaq. I don't know if there ever will be because I don't know if other companies will be allowed to make accessories for the bookman the way they do for the Palm.The software to communicate between your PC and the bookman ("Desktop Manager") is crude, it just lists a bunch of cryptic file names on one side representing the files on your PC and another list of cryptic filenames on the other side representing the files on your bookman. It looks like something thrown together by engineers to test the bookman while they were designing it. Programs, books, calendars, music, audio clips are all jumbled together as individual files in an unsortable mess. Very unprofessional.Franklin is unresponsive and cryptic in addressing concerns. When they do respond they make statements like the one I quoted above and "that feature is expected to be available in the spring" - very vague and non-committal.I am waiting to see if: They fix the non-functioning features with a new software release (or at least commit to a date for a fix),I get used to the reflective screen,The bloating of files and conversion to their own proprietary formats (e.g. MP3s) is changed,I figure out how to make the alarm work,More user-friendly programs become available,They start communicating with people about their plans and schedules,Peripherals are made available.I may be sending mine back.
Why wouldn't it? That would be a 0 stars situation. There is no in-between. I need six more words. Poop.
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.
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.
For this price you can't beat 'em.Sound quality is excellent...I'm not an audiophile, and my hearing isn't good enough to pick up subtle differences between sounds quality and other more expensive headsets (was a Bose owner until I left the dang things on a plane)... These do just fine...I use them for playing guitar...listening to music...watching TV occasionally...no complaints. Well made and fold up into a nice compact form factor for travelling. There are lighter phones out there, but these feel good on the head for over an hour, in my experience.
Bought this battery because of the 3 year warranty. However, if you claim after 90 days they make you pay $7.50 shipping so you know you're paying for the replacement so there's really no difference between the quality of this battery and the cheapies out there.
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.
Simply the best and easiest digital SLR camera I have used. I have just purchased one of these last week - an upgrade from the 300D - and I have to say that the speed and accuracy of the XTi is fantastic.
I brought these headphones after going through 2 Apple In-Ear phones( wires ripped). Now I regret not getting these sooner. It took me 3 tries then finally got the right sleeve that fit PERFECTLY and all I can say is WOW WOW WOW!!! I would recommend this phones for those who live in noisy environments such as NYC.
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 really liked the retractable cable. When I wasn't using it, i would just retract it and throw it in my cup holder.After a few weeks of using it (also after a few yanks from my friends in the backseat pulling it too far) the end that was plugged into my head unit broke! the wire or whatever became loose and no longer streamed my music from my ipod in.Although it was yanked out a couple of times, i expected it to last longer and don't recommend this product. I would suggest getting a regular 3 foot cable with reinforced ends (look up "Cables To Go" on amazon, my new ones are similar to this. 3 foot is plenty for inside your car and to let your friends choose songs from the backseat)
This was a great experience, in that it went exactly as transactions online are supposed to go. I ordered a specific item, the vendor filled the order exactly as ordered, shipped the order is less time than expected, providing me with my purchase earlier than expected. No problems, better than expected results, this vendor gets my award for best on the net.
Replaced the rear factory speakers in my '04 Dodge Dakota with the Infinitys. They are teamed with a Kenwood deck that peaks at 50 watts per channel. The Infinitys blow away my factory speakers. They sound great at low volume and sound better as you crank it up. Very clear and plenty of bass. Not a better speaker for the money anywhere. The same speakers sell for $104 at Best Buy. Ordering the same speakers for the front doors! Thanks Amazon.
Bought this and just set it up in about 20 minutes. Pretty easy setup. The main thing is you have to unplug the power to everything (computer, modem, router) before you start everything up. Once you plug all the Ethernet cables in, Then just go to the website listed in the quick installation guide and go through the prompts. Comes with a 5 year warranty. Is metal. I read two reviews on Cnet from people that had trouble, but they must not know some things that are pretty common knowledge if you've been working around computers much - 1. If you have a problem with a computer, turn everything off unplug everything's power, then plug it all back in and restart the computer (once you've had every wire connected right).Next day network was dead, and I realized that I had to again turn everything off (and this time take the battery out of the modem - cuz otherwise it remembers sumthin' it's not supposed to - and then wait a little, put the battery back in). Then plug the power back in and restart the computer. Today everthing worked perfectly (3rd day) - no restart necessary today. This router is supurb - I think personally worth the extra $15 or so to pay for more than some of the other cheaper routers as is made of metal, is relatively small so fits on desk easily and works like a charm. I highly recommend this router.Just added 2nd computer. Had a little trouble as one of my Ethernet cables was bad, but once I replaced that worked perfectly. I'm pretty darn happy with the whole network/2 computer setup now.Just added a 3rd computer. Boy does this thing work well. Got a windows 7 computer (not the most expensive one but a nice one from walmart for fairly cheap), and connected to the network. I shut all the compute3rs down first unplugged. I didn't even take the battery out of the comcast device, whatever its' called this time, if I remember right (though I might not remember being as I have really bad memory and always have, though at least now I can blame it on age (57)). My other two computers are very old windows xp computers, and now they are all connected to the network.This is probably the best router ever, likely. I've had it now for a couple of years, I think.
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.
I have had 2 other JVC receivers since 2001 through 2009 before I bought this one. All of them have fulfilled my expectations. I used to go to the stores to try and compare among the available stock. I always picked the ones that fitted my budget, sounded better, were easy to operate and had the features that I wanted. That was years ago when it was easier to do that in person. I was not looking for another JVC specifically and did my research again. This time I had to find online the .PDF user manuals of some of my candidates to compare them because I could not test them all at the stores.In the end this brand and model was the winner. Here is why:-I wanted/needed a Double Din format receiver (the previous ones were single DIN). I have bought recently a Honda Accord 2000 that was using the factory installed stereo and I wanted to replace it and utilize the available space.-It has a nice design and well distributed traditional push buttons that you can feel without looking at them unlike the newer trend of flat not-raised buttons and touch screens.-It reproduces MP3 CDs which I have a lot and WMAs which I don't like but it's not bad to have it. It has a USB port in the front for external media (Thumb-drives or external HDDs).-You can see the time clock at any time regardless of any other function taking place, it has its own dedicated spot on the display.-It only has 8 characters available for displaying song information compared to my previous ones which had 11. I thought it would be very bad but I performed a quick test with my previous one by placing my thumb on top of the last 3 characters and it did not bother me that much (because it SCROLLS).-The most important feature that I was insistently looking for was a better way to handle the EQUALIZER I'm so glad with this function on this model. You can adjust BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE with very simple steps unlike many other receivers including the ones I owned before. You don't have to look at the thing but you may if you wish... Once you locate the "Select" button, push it once then you can adjust BASS with the big Volume knob, push it again and you get to the MIDDLE frequencies, push it one more time and you reach to the TREBLE, it's that easy. These levels are stored per each of the 5 customizable equalizer profiles. You cannot control the frequency bands you are adjusting but it sounds great regardless. If you keep pushing the "Select" button you can adjust other stuff but this time the manufacturer gave priority to the EQUALIZER functions and i totally agree with that, this is the best way for me because these are the settings that i use/change more often.-If you had a USB device plugged in when you turned off the engine, then when you turn it back on it resumes playing where it left off, if the device is not present then it still asks you for it without changing to another source then if you plug it back in it resumes normally.-I did not buy it for the other features like Bluetooth or hands free calling or Satellite radio so I cannot say anything about those.-I also tested the AUX input with an Ipod and it worked well.-When I decided to buy it no body was selling it at the stores, I had to buy it online. But when I tried, 3 days after I placed my order they informed me that it was not in stock. I called 3 other listed sources but they did not have it either. It seemed to me like it was or was going to be discontinued soon. Then I decided to buy it used from Amazon Marketplace in "LIKE NEW" condition and it was indeed pristine. It has been 2 months since I bought it on 06/03/10 and I'm very happy with it.
I had big hope in getting a good result with this High Gain Antenna Kit. Unfortunately it was a west of money. I downloaded from Internet "Network Stumbler" and I was surprised that the original small antennas of my Linksys were much better than the new ones. In real benefit I did not gain one yard!!!!
While most of the reviews are pretty accurate, it should be noted that the speed of this device is about on par with other similar NAS boxes that I have tried. None of these go much faster than 10mbs, so they are pretty slow. They work best for evening backups of large files and random access of relatively small files across the LAN. As long as your expectations are properly set it will help. I have noticed that I have started getting some disconnections during file transfers of 3GB files. I don't know if it's a LAN problem or a DNS-120 problem.You may also want to note that the FTP server allows you to easily define multiple users as well as a "starting folder" for each user. Not all FTP servers bundled with these NAS boxes will do that, some of them drop users into a Root folder and then display ALL of the users individual folders, allowing access only to those with appropriate permissions. This is a much better implementation.On the down side, there is no FTP logging, bandwidth management or IP blocking, but then I have not seen these features on any of the consumer-grade NAS boxes.
I have been using this product for about a month (so far). It's metallic construction makes it heavier than other similar products in its category, but it also gives you the feeling of sturdiness and durability, specially if you move it a lot.The installation is super simple and in my case I had no problem with defective parts (provided power supply and the switch itself).This unit operates 24/7 in my home handling 2 media hubs and a desktop into the broadband Internet router.When the price comes down again I am likely to purchase another one.
This is a great travel tripod. It is very light and small. And with the head off will almost disappear in a 22" roll aboard suitcase. I use it with a hand held video camera and can easily handle my canon 40d. Would I walk more then arms length away from it? No probably not. but my camera would probably be gone if I did. It is grate for long exposures and steadying video.The most important thing is that it is small enough that I bring it with me.
I've tried after-market substitutes in my Canon MP600 before but they would leave lines in my paper on the black areas -Even after a number of cleanings of the printer head. I replaced the Truestar brand with Canon PIGMENT ink, and it worked fine.Truestar inks worked fine with the other colors, but NOT, I repeat, NOT with the pigmented PGI-5 tank.Prob won't try that again! BTW, I love my Canon printer!
Great price. This is my second one in almost a year. We make quite a few copies here at home. I don't trust the Canon compatible cartridges.
After ordering and returning several bags, I finally bought the Stealth Reporter and my journey for the ultimate camera bag was over. (Thank God.) The bag is big enough to carry just about everything you'll need for a days' shoot. And no need to worry about the weather, the bag is very well made and pretty element proof. The bag takes a pretty good banging around, (not by me, but someone who was "helping" me carry gear) and all of the equipment was fine. I would recommend this bag to friend and foe.
Top shelf performance and quality. Highly recommend. The only dvd disk that I will use. Not a single defective disk after using several hundred.
I bought at least 5 different video cameras in my lifetime and I never was happy with any of them (even the camera that cost me $1,700). Either they were too big, too hard to use, not durable, or the quality suffered. I love to shoot videos of the kids soccer games for the grandparents, video when we are out and about, or just video the kids playing for us to watch when they are heading off to Prom to embarrass them in front of their dates. I must have invested 1000's of dollars into different options and I have never been happy. Until now...I found what I have been searching for finally. This video camera is amazing, the quality is as good, if not better than the $1000+ cameras. The camera is simple enough for my spouse or kids to use it, and it really is light and compact enough to carry anywhere you want to go.I bought two of them, the price is so great, and I love having one in my car for those times you wish you had a camera, and then one at home or when we are traveling. The price is amazing, so you don't have to worry that your kids are going to run over it with their bikes (it is very durable as I have dropped mine many times with no problems), and you can fit is nicely into your briefcase or purse.Plus, the best part is how easy it is to play the video on your tv, or transfer it to your PC to email to friends or make movies to burn to CD or DVD.What a great invention, I really suggest this is the next generation of video cameras, and if you are looking for a video camera, you can't go wrong with this one! It is amazing!
Wow. I've had this unit a little under 2 years, and came on here (and other sites) to see if anyone else had this problem. They do, in spades. The thing just shuts down totally, seemingly at random. Other times it trips and beeps incessantly like the power is out, yet the table lamp plugged into the same duplex outlet is still on. Other times it trips for a second, comes back, trips again... repeat.Never had this issue with my APC. Which incidentally is NOW on the same branch circuit and doesn't trip while the Tripp Lite still does. I always liked Tripp-Lite surge protectors but this UPS is a pain in the ___ .
I've owned my Harmony for about 5 years now and it has been the best remote I've ever had. The features, setup, ease of use are all magical they are so easy and functional.I had a similar problem as some with the charging cradle. One call to Logitech and they sent me a replacement (newer model even). So customer service is great too!My only complaint is when setting up a new device it maps all the common keys to the main buttons and then tries to put ever other key on the top programmable keys, sometimes putting 9 pages of mappings. I have to go through and delete the ones I will never use (or move them to the bottom). I know they are just trying to imitate the original remote as best as they can but some remotes have so many functions it isn't necessary or desirable.I recommend this remote to anyone who has more than 2 devices they wish to control and hide all the others. It is especially helpful for those less technically savy as one button will turn on the tv, the dvd play, the surround sound, changing it to the proper input, and change the tv to the proper channel. Then a single push of the off button will turn all the devices off that were turned on.
My Palm device travels with me to work every day and I depend upon it for meeting reminders, to-do lists, etc. I like having it next to my PC's screen for instant access, standing upright so that I can easily see and use it. I upgraded from a Palm IIIxe to the Palm T|X and have no regrets. The one thing that was a little disappointing is the difficulty I had in finding a cradle at a reasonable price. Palm offers their T5/TX Cradle Kit and it works just fine but required some shopping to get the price down. The TX clips snugly on to the connector in the Palm cradle making it visible whilst I work at my computer. The Palm IIIxe was much easier to place in its cradle, but the connector was much wider and didn't carry power to charge internal batteries in the old Palm. The Cradle to PC connection is via USB allowing the usual easy one-button synch of Desktop with TX. In some reviews of this product there has been criticism that the cradle's internal LED is illuminated all of the time which some reviewers found annoying. The fact is that if you are connected via USB directly to your PC or via a powered USB hub, the Palm's battery will be charged and it is not necessary to use the cradle's power adapter. No power adapter -- no lighted cradle! Maybe not as cool to look at, but not annoying, either. The Cradle Kit comes with too many plug adapters for my needs (U.S. and U.S. travel only) and cost more than I would have liked. I'm pleased overall with the purchase.
i got this in 07 or 08 for a Pepsi points reward promo. and i thought it was junk.but its now early 11 and i still have it over my other expensive ones
Due to its low price and great quality, I think its a great choice for my laptop speaker~!
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?
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'm giving this 2 stars at the moment because I can't tell you how it worked -- right out of the box it was broken; when I turn it on it turns itself off within 6 or 7 seconds. Very frustrating, because after waiting for it to be delivered I have to now wait for the return to make it back, then the new one to be delivered.This doesn't bode well. Has Sony become the latest company to follow Mercedes into unreliable territory? Has anyone else had this problem?
I picked up the three pack of these skins to protect my 60GB 5G iPod, and am very happy with them. they fit well and install easily. The only very small gripe I have is that there is no opening for a dock connection. You have to peel the skin back to get to that connection. This could be a plus if you're looking to protect that opening, but it was too inconvenient for me. I fixed the problem in 5 seconds with a sharp knife. Otherwise, no complaints.
Just got this the other day and I can't believe just how many compartments this thing has. If you want to be able to fit an entire office on your back... this is the bag to have. Love it!
We ordered a replacement toner cartridge for our older Sharp copier. When the package came, we noticed the tape on the box was yellowed, suggesting it was old. When we opened the toner box, there was black toner powder everywhere, even outside of the protective bag. Upon removing the cartridge from the bag, powder continued to fall and when we inserted it into the copier, even more fell out on the floor and copier. I don't know if you've ever tried to clean up that powder, but it's next to impossible to get it all. Needless to say, the cartridge did not work AT ALL!!!! We then had to box it up and return it. And since we had to order another cartridge, we had to do without our copier for another 5 days. And I still haven't gotten credit for this yet either.
This has been very reliable as compared to the 4 year old netgear I had. The signal strength and speed is excellant for the machines I have.
Worth the money if only for Alien Hominid and especially Castlevania Symphony of the Night
So far the product has been good. I just wish it was compatible with more ipods.
I received this item in great condition. Have not been able to achieve my goals as yet. Still at it.
Muy buen producto por un excelente precio. Es verdaderamente Plug and Play, no se necesita reiniciar el sistema para que funcione de una vez.Adem&aacute;s es muy port&aacute;til sin perder la comodidad o el control.
I have used this card in my LG Fusic phone and it has worked great. Amazingly small, like a fingernail. I stored 1 GB of music on it and it works wonderfully. The speed is fast too, don't bother with the ultra fast card. This is just enough for anyone. Plays well. Haven't had a problem. Definitely consider this product for your use.
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I have a multipass c3000 that I bought under 2 years ago. CANON is not supporting win2k or XP with this product so now all I have is just a printer. Their support STINKS and their ink runs out way too fast. This was a terrible purchase on my part and I will NEVER buy ANOTHER Canon product again. Go search HP instead.
I have had this camera for about a year and I love it. All in all we have taken about 2000 pictures with it and we love the b/w, color, or sepia option. I have taken some really beautiful pictures that are worthy of being framed and out on the wall. I have noticed the battery problem but that is easily fixed by getting rechargeable batteries and putting the quality on good (you still get great pictures). I would say that we can take 125-150 straight shots with the rechargeable batteries. I have not had to talk to HP tech support so I can't comment on that. We did take this camera to Hawaii and got about 400 absolutely great pictures. I also found that it is incredibly easy to download and email my pictures. Once they are downloaded I email them to friends/family or I burn them onto a CD for people as a photo album, it saves a ton of money. I think a lot of the problems that other reviewers have run into have less to do with the actually camera as it does with either tech support, or technology problems with their computers. If you follow the setup instructions, this camera is very easy to use on the computer and a lot of fun to take pictures with.
I recieved this Mp3/CD player for Christmas as a gift from my mom. When opened it, I thought it was cool looking. But when I held it, it had a not so sturdy feel. But after taking it to school everyday for 5 months now, its taken a beating. I have dropped it onto concrete floor, carpet, and tile. All on accident of coarse. The CD player still works just fine. The Mp3 feature works great to my amaze. The only real complaint that I have about this product is the LCD screen. It could really use a backlit LCD screen, and one that has the ability to have the names of the songs on the screen. Other than that the Mp3/CD player is a great product that I'd recommend to anyone looking for this type of product.
arrived promptly. was exactly as advertised. thanks. I would order from this seller again anytime. now I can test the power supply I replaced and determine if it was really at fault.
PROwhat you see is what you get. its quite small and very light, excellent for those who travel alot. the touch screen is nice and the screen is amazing. there are buttons which control your entertainment theatre located on the screen for easy access and activation. For such a small notebook the volume is amazing.CONthe features for this notebook listed on the site stated it had 1 firewire port and 1 headphone port, well when my notebook arrived it had no fire wire port and 2 headphone imput ports. i was very disappointed in not getting the firewire port i paid for.
I purchased these to connect an iPod to some JBL EON 5151XT powered speakers. The JBL's have 1/4" TRS and balnaced XLR connectors. These HOSA cables don't say if they are balanced - but they work just fine with the JBL's. Saves a bunch of hassle setting ip a mixer just to play some background music from an iPod. My only complaint is the split is very close to the XLR end of the cable so I have to use an XLR extension cable to connect the second speaker.
This order was promptly shipped, and was exactly what we wanted. We also ordered this with the DigiMemo Note pad and have been amazed at the simplicity of operation. (The pen was ordered as a standby replacement: the Notepad comes with one plus several refills, but we are good at losing pens :)Thank you Amazon!
ok once again i didnt get it on here. actually i didnt even see this computer on amazon when i went shopping for a computer 2 years ago and found this one at a store that sells shinys like this. It was just the computer, no monitor, for a little under $500 and its been holding up nicely. but like someone mentioned the 512mb ram is showing its age right now with the hi-performance software outthere. add more ram and it will give you what you need at a decent price.
I was looking for an inexpensive digital camcorder (i do own a very good digital camera) and this fit the budget perfectly. Its very easy to use on auto mode (it does have a manual mode for savvy users) and the video quality is great even indoors on dim light situations. The audio quality is good (though the mic is not external) and there is no motor noise that i've seen people complain about in other camcorders.Pros:Great quality, incredible value, easy to use.Cons:Remote control for play back.
Most have already covered what a quality tablet this is. I am loving mine also. I've also replaced my daily mouse and mousepad to save space. The only gripe I have about the mouse is that with a normal mouse, I can have my arm/mouse at an angle, move "back" and the mouse will move down on the screen, however on this tablet, it would move sideways and down. Since there's no "eye" in the mouse, it only moves according to the location on the tablet. It takes some getting used to based on how I personally used a mouse, but it's no big deal.Another thing to note is that the 6x8 pad autocalibrates to your monitor size for the pen so if you put the pen in the corner it will be at the corner of your screen, if you lift up and put it in the middle, it will be in the middle of the screen. The mouse however functions like a normal mouse...so you can lift and move it and the cursor will stay in the same place until you actually slide it over. This is my first tablet so that was an interesting peculiarity to me.Also, I got a refurbished 6x8 intuos3 from adorama for half the price (well 169 free shipping no tax). It's refurbished by the factory and is packaged and looks exactly like it would brand new. You can't tell the diff except for the refurbished sticker on the box. At that price it's an absolute steal.
What a waste of money. I was on my second sharpener after only three weeks. The second one lasted 1 month. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
One of the best I have ever owned. My husband and I both use it to ease the tension in our neck and arms. I should have bought 2 of them.
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.
I just switched from Able Planet to Audio-Technica ANC7B headphones for serious travel, so the Koss unit makes up for the loss of the convenient volume control standard with the previous unit. The Koss works fine in terms of connections and length. My one issue is the recessed knob for adjusting the volume; it is sometimes hard to feel and move without pulling it up close, and the volume range is narrower than the Able Planet model. Not a big deal, more of an inconvenience, and I do like the ability to adjust the volume without having to fiddle with my iPod in flight. Overall, it does the job assigned to do, just with a bit more effort and less ease than the previous control supplied with the Able Planet phones.
I've used quite a few different brands of Ethernet cables, including making my own. Triplite's are by far the best, both for quality, cost and the top of the cable is very well designed (where a boot usually goes).
i rated this a 4 because it made everything look small but overal it was very hd and just fun to have
This is the absolute best digital jukebox out there, period. As an added bonus, it's flexible, scalable, multizone, wireless... and systems costing twenty times as much do not even come close the ease of use: Sonos currently has the highest Wife Acceptance Factor of any techno-gadget out there, only equaled by TiVo.Although some amount of technical savvy is required for the initial setup, anybody can pick up the beautiful remote and immediately figure out how to use it (it's a bit like an iPod).This bundle contains the wireless controller and its charger (but no charging cradle, more on this later), a ZP80 and a ZP100. The main difference between the two zone players is the ZP100 has a built-in amplifier so you can hook up speakers directly to it, whereas the ZP80 doesn't but it offers digital output (coax and optical) which the ZP100 lacks. Both zone players feature an analog input (you could use it for a TV or a satellite radio receiver, for instance) as well as analog line output. It's the perfect starter kit for a two-zone system; you can always add more controllers and zone players later as needed, and seamlessly integrate them into your system.Sonos has been relentlessly adding features since its initial release: Rhapsody, Pandora, Napster, Sirius Satellite Radio (no antenna needed, you get the feed over the internet). Reliability has been exemplary.The price may seem a little steep for a music system, but the nearest competitor (Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System) is nowhere near as fully featured (no amplifier, no audio input, no Sirius) and doesn't cost much less for a two zone system. It also seems to be a lot more complicated to setup and use, but I must admit not having any first-hand experience with it.The only blemish on the Sonos is that they sell the charging cradle separately for a ridiculous amount of money (it's just a dumb piece of plastic) when it's an indispensable part of the system. Considering the fairly high price of the system, I fail to see the rationale behind excluding it from the bundle... It must be the brainchild of some marketing moron. Other than this minor but irritating point... This is just the most enjoyable, reliable, easiest to use system out there.This NAS box is a perfect complement to your Sonos system and will host the music files so you can turn off your computer and keep the music going:D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage EnclosureThe infamous cradle (don't forget to order it):Sonos CC100 Charging Cradle for Sonos CR100 ControllerEdit: the Logitech Squeezebox Duet now supports Sirius.[Edit August 2008] Sonos released new ZonePlayers,ZP90andZP120, part of the newBU150 bundlewhich replaces the BU130. Don't buy the now obsolete BU130 bundle unless you can get it at a significant discount over the BU150.
The wires are very sturdy - so if you have a tight space it is not easy to install. Apart from that: great product!!!
I saw some reviews and decided to pick this up. I don't like cables very much and I own an iPhone 3G. Had it for about a month. I've had 3 other fm radios and this is by far the best I have ever had. I've done a lot of research and came upon this one for the price. It was smaller than I expected which was good. Installation went smooth and I have not had a problem since than. I set a default channel and it sounds just like a regular cd for about 90% of my 40 minute commute. For the rest I can hear slight fuzz (which most of the time I don't even notice). I don't use it for phone calls, but the one time I did, I heard very well will the other person said it sounded weird. For what I use it for (music), it is the perfect FM radio. Hope this review helps.
There is a surprising lack of small flat-screen TV's suitable for mounting under kitchen cupboards. This TV is one of the few available.I got the 9" instead of the 8" model, but I'm told they are substantially similar other than the size. The screen has no dead pixels and gives good image quality once you adjust the video controls (especially by turning down the color intensity).The sound quality of the (approximately) 2" speaker is very tinny. But this was easy to fix by buying a cheap pair of self-powered computer speakers and plugging them into the earphone jack.As the instructions advise, the TV tuner is not USA-standard. You get all the cable TV channels, but the numbers are different from what you're used to. This is a minor nuisance, solvable by making a chart of the channels you're interested in.To sum up, this is a nice little TV. There are some minor problems, but they all have acceptable workarounds. Given the lack of alternative products, I'm really glad that this TV was available.The company that produced this TV is called "Lilliput." It seems likely to me that this TV is an early attempt at a small home TV for the US market, and that Lilliput's future offerings will improve in US compatibility.
The Axis 0235-004 Network Camera is the best camera I've ever tested. I can't say enough good things about this camera. I've tried other, less expensive cameras, and have always been disappointed with them, both operational-wise and software-wise.Other cheap cameras (Gadspot comes to mind), lock up after a day or so, have a grainy quality to the image, and sometimes the colors and hue are off.This Axis camera has NEVER locked up (probably due to the built-in Linux operating system), has a great quality picture, even in near-darkness. Some people complain that the focus ring on the camera breaks off. I have never had to touch the focus ring, so I haven't experienced that problem.This is a small network camera that does amazing things, including encoding both JPEG video and MPEG4 video. You can even have it automatically upload a photo to an FTP server if it detects movement. It can also email you a photo attachment.If you'd like to see my camera, paste this link into your browser:[...]Use the word guest as both the username and password.This camera is inside my garage window, between the mini-blinds and the glass, so you can see the mini-blind reflection in the picture, sorry. The camera isn't water-proof, so I didn't want to put it outside. But you can see the quality there.It makes a great addition to a home alarm system.
If you're looking for a solid inexpensive mouse, this is it. Very happy with this. My wife has commented on multiple occasions, "Have I mentioned how much I love my new mouse?"
I was tired of reaching behind the desk in order to unplug the speakers and plugging the headphones in (my front headset connectors don't work), so this device came to the rescue. It's simple, but it does exactly what you need. It doesn't get 5 stars because of the following reason: 1) microphone jack is not active when set to output sound to the speakers. They should have added 4 jacks, two for mics and two for audio out. 2) it's too light. The mere weight of the wires is enough to make it tilt backwards on the desk. My solution was, at first, to move it further closer to me (more wires showing, ick). The second solution was to tape it down to the desk.
I received my printer cartridges and feel I got a good deal.I thought the local big store Wally W would have the best priceand stock of product.NO! This was the best price.I would of waited 2 more weeks for cartridges to come in at the local store.My order came quickly and I was pleased with the product and free shipping atthe time. I will order more products in the future.
I bought this item from 47th street photo for 89.95, and it is definitely a good deal. They were also very helpful in shipping, as I had to change the shipping address after ordering so my package would meet me in Hawai'i.On to the package:Lenses: This kit comes with two lenses, a wide angle .45x and a telephoto 2.2x lens. What the description doesn't tell you is that the wide-angle lens actually is two-in-one, with the front unscrewing to reveal a macro lens. The quality of the lenses is not surprising, considering the price, and I have yet to actually measure the effective change they have on FOV, but there is a noticeable difference. The wide-angle has some blurring around the outer edge of the viewable area, while the zoom lens introduces some noise at the far end of the zoom. The nice thing about the lenses is that they are threaded at both ends as one would find with SLR lenses (and something not found on Canon's equivalent ones!). This is something else not mentioned in the description. The thread diameters for the three different lenses (counting macro as its own), is as follows: Macro - 52mm, Telephoto - 62mm, Wide-angle - 72mm. Overall, the lenses do seem to have an effect, but don't be expecting pro-level results.Filters: The kit comes with three filters in the 58mm size: a polarizing filter, a UV haze filter, and a color-warming filter. The polarizing filter does work (as can be noticed in the histogram as the filter is rotated), although not as spectacularly as I was hoping. The same goes for the UV filter, although it does help cut down that wonderful blue halo. As for the color warming filter, I have yet to determine if it has any effect. The quality of all three is appropriate for the price, as it was with the lenses, and they do tend to introduce some noise/blur into the picture (although you do have to be way past 100% zoom when viewing to notice). They are all threaded on both ends, allowing you to stack filters, or even put one of the lenses over the front of one (although it does change FOV among other things. A good deal for the price, as a single one of these filters could cost as much as the package price by itself.Tripods: The kit comes with two tripods, a small 6" flexi-shafted table-top tripod that is a lifesaver when carried in your camera bag (think self-timed photos if there is no other person around to take a picture with you in it). The legs are not as flexible as some of those wrap-around tripods that can cling to anything, but they are flexible enough to be set-up on non-level surfaces and still keep the camera level. The larger tripod is a standard three-section-leg collapsible, with a three axis head. The action on the head swivel is a touch sticky, but it doesn't matter unless you are using it for film, and even then, it's not that bad. There is no bubble level though, so you are left to determine that yourself.The other stuff: The lens/filter adapter, the metal tube that fits over the lens of the G7 to allow the different lenses and filters to be attached, is a bit loose on my camera (read: minute but noticable). I have yet to tell if it is having any adverse effects on the pictures, but it would be nicer if it fit really snuggly.I haven't used the lens cleaning kit, but judging by what it looked like when I opened the box, its probably about the same quality as everything else in the kit.The last final thing is the camera case. It is a nice case, but the shoulder strap is a bit odd, being somewhat crescent shaped. It doesn't fit and stay on my shoulder well. The inside of the main compartment has two moveable padding walls to change the dimensions, which is nice if you intend to use it for something else than your G7. It's got two side pockets on the sides that you could fit the lenses in, and a zippered net pocket inside the main one for your filters. There is one more pocket across the whole front for whatever else strikes your fancy.So, overall, the package has quite a lot of things it it for such a low price, and they all do their job. If you're not expecting pro-level results, then this package would be something worth considering, especially if you want to get some experience before moving up into the dSLR world.
Sturdy, perfect fit , love the holster clip , would recommond to anyone who works out and needs a place to put their ipod .
I've been using my Logitech Harmony 880 for about a month now, and I really like it. It originally replaced five other remotes, and now that Logitech has come out with the Harmony Adapter for the PlayStation 3, it has replaced six remotes! Now that it controls all of my devices, I can definitely give it five stars :)The remote is very easy to setup and use. The software steps you through everything needed to control your devices, and allows you to setup various "Activities" like watching the TV, watching a movie, listening to the radio, etc. It's smart enough to ask you which device to use when you have a function, like the volume, which can be controlled by more than one device (e.g. TV or A/V Receiver).If you use a PlayStation 3, be sure to get the Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 so that you can control the PS3 with the Harmony remote. If you get the Adapter, you won't need to get the Sony BD Remote for the PS3.I haven't had any of the problems mentioned in earlier reviews, so either they've been fixed, or I just haven't been using my remote long enough :) Anyway, I highly recommend this remote.
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 cost a little more(since the LCD screen is 3&quot;!).I have only used Panasonic LD tapes, and havent 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 a 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 analogue video onto Digital,Digital Zoom, all the other features work good, it has real RCA jacks, it's great!I have noticed the picture is a little too dark,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 I'm an expert at these things by now,so it wasn't really that hard to figure out.I love mine!
This is an excellent item for an amazing price!!! You can't do much better than this!!
What happened? I was charged but not have received wireless card.John
I was willing to complement the zoom kit lens of my T4i and looking info in YouTuve I decided this 50mm f/1.4 lens would fit my needs. And after purchasing it it has came as a bit of surprise to me how much I have enjoyed the photos I have taken with it, and furthermore after taking pictures after dark, with a tripod. Recommendable 100%.
This is a very nice printer for the price. We liked it so much that we purchased another. It's perfect for home use or for places where you don't need a high volume printer. For quality, price and performace this printer can't be beat.
I purchased mine a over a year ago when a major chain was downsizing their stores for about $50. At that price it is a good deal. I can't fathom spend more for it.If you have an old iPod you can use it for video and it works well. New iPod users this might not be for you. You would be happier with DLO's dock and the menu can be view on you TV which the Kennsington doesn't do.The first thing I notice is the fidelity which other docks I don't have. So on the basis of great sound this is a winner. The remote is RF so you can be in another room to control your sound and songs but you better have a playlist to benefit from skipping songs.In over a year and a half I have had no problems with it. I have used it for travel to watch videos on Hotel TV's with out a hitch as well.
If there is anything remarkable about the Visor Deluxe then it is the look which draws you to it. In terms of functionality it has a few more features than the Palm IIIxe. Of course the expansion slot makes it an innovative product. These modules don't come cheap. I was upset about the 8MB DRAM issue until i saw the update posted on Handspring's website which corrects the fault. ...
I purchased this as part of a 3 item selection. IT DOES NOT FIT THE 055CXPR03. It is not even close. I wonder if I received the correct bag as thier is no lable to indicate it was made by or for Manfrotto. I would return it if not for the fact that I did not try it before I traveled to Hawaii. Once I umpacked everything I found out it wasen't even close to the correct dimensions. I tossed it over the Hotel Balcony and before I could recover it, someone had made off with it.
I bought this for an additional disc magazine. It works perfect just like the original. Good product.
It's hard to find as long a lens at a comparable price, but there is a "you get what you pay for" factor. Of all of my Canon lenses (I have seven), this is the softest and offers the least contrast. It performs best in bright light when you can stop it down to f/14 or better. I have used the 400mm lens with both the 1.4x and 2x Canon extenders (1.4 is better). It's a comparatively slow lens. BUT the 400mm f/2.8 is over $5000 more! So you can see why "bang for your buck" means something. Also, this is a _much_ lighter weight lens than the faster Canon telephotos. Finally, it is not image stabilized, so you will likely want to a solid tripod or monopod.On balance, if you don't need the very finest optical quality, this lens is well-worth the price.
This product is a total waste of money! It does not work most of the time and support is a joke! if you have money to throw away, buy it, otherwise find something that will work!!! I can not download videos with this junk software!!!I rated it with one star only because half a star isn't available!!!!!
i liked ordering it from online because there is no chance that it wont work and its a instant code! thanks!
Sorry, while the LCD provided fine picture quality, the DVD soon began rejecting DVDs until it finally refused to play any DVD (within 30 days, both old and new DVDs). Upon return, I learned that this particular model has a nasty history of returns for various reasons. Cannot recommend, and in fact discourage anyone from buying this one.
I had the same problems as JW reported below. I tried to get it working for hours, and it will not work. Unfortunately, I have to work the same hours that their customer service is open so I cannot get help. This is probably an O.K. scanner if you can get it to work. But if you have problems, Customer service is only open regular business hours M-F and it is NOT a free call. I am returning the scanner and staying away from Visioneer.
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.
Tiffen 67mm UV Protection FilterI just LOVE Tiffen filters! Always great quality, always great result in photos!Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter is my everyday filter I use for my Canon XTI 400D. It provides exceptional protection for expencive lense for reasonable price. Love it!
I'm digitizing my record collection. This product did an excellent job of cleaning up old groves.
This USB serial port sucks. That would be zero stars if I could. It works OK for a while, but -- for example -- after a few hundred blocks of 1063 ASCII characters, it starts delivering bytes out of order! The only XP driver I can find for this, from [...], DriverGuide, aten-[...], or anyGooglewhere, is the ATEN USB to Serial Bridge, version 2.0.0.18, dated 2003. (Debugged by disconnecting block-ASCII source, attaching PC Hyperterminal, typed in 'x', 'x', 'y', delivered 'L', 'M', 'N' -- previous characters from now-disconnected source! Isolated to the adapter by swapping my block-ASCII source cord to the other, "real" COM1, got hours of flawless I/O.) What a way to waste a day debugging cables, peripherals, VB.net code, etc., when the interface was the culprit all along!I'm going to try try KeySpan next; wish me luck.
These so-called rechargeable batteries barely work at all with the camera that I've tried to use them to power. I've tried them with a slow charger,a fast charger, and also the fast charger followed by the slow charger. No luck. It may be simply that this type of battery won't work well at all with my particular camera but since these are CRV3 batteries which are normally considered to be camera batteries I cannot recommend buying these batteries unless the purchaser is sure before buying them that they will power the device that they intend to use them with. Radio Shack sells MANY Ultralast batteries so surely they are useful for something.
I just got my Zen V for christmas and absolutely love it! I got it mostly to download and listen to eAudiobooks and it works great. You can download books from NetLibrary and [...] Unlike listening to audiobooks on CD, you can set bookmarks anywhere you want to leave off. You can also fast forward and reverse whithout going all the way back to the previous bookmark. I find the buttons easy to navigate. I also received the Zen Aurvana headphones--they really do enhance the sound quality and block out ambient noise.
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've only been using this remote for a few days, but I have already found it to be the best universal remote I've ever owned. I particularly like the fact that, through the multiple menus, the remote can support more controls for a device than there are buttons available at any one time -- without making the buttons so small that they're hard to use. I also really like the telephone-based upgradeability, saving me programming time and conserving available learning space.The buttons on the remote are tactile, i.e. they mechanically depress through the electro-optical display, but they are not raised, so you can't locate them by feel. On the plus side, if you're in a darkened room, you can easily see the function of each button without having to turn on a light; try doing that with most remotes.I'm also beginning to explore the world of advanced/raw codes as pointed out by another reviewer, which (among other things) has gained me discrete video input selections -- as opposed to the factory remote's cycling selection -- on my new Sony HDTV; this makes input selection in a couple of my macros independent of the currently selected input. Very nice! Another very useful feature is the ability to assign advanced/raw codes to macros without first assigning them to buttons, handy if you've run out of definable buttons or don't want to pervert the definition of a button for a function only really needed in a macro.OFA's customer service, despite being a long-distance call, was stellar in my one call to them. I called to upgrade my remote with new codes and the customer service rep answered almost immediately after navigating their phone menu and worked with me to determine which codes I needed. The way I look at having to pay long distance charges on the phone call is this: they're providing lifetime upgrades for free otherwise; the alternative would likely be fee-based support after the warranty period runs out.My main complaint with the remote is that I'd like the ability to hide individual unused buttons in a device mode. For instance, a few of the surround sound controls on the remote do not map to functions supported by my A/V receiver. It would also be nice to have official documentation on the advanced/raw code support.
I have a Canon EOS 1D MARK II that will shoot 8.5 frames per second that i bought this card for. I do a lot of shooting at air shows, such as the U.S.A.F. THUNDERBIRDS, and the U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS. In the past I have used various cards including the Extreme II, and ALL of them failed me and were not able to keep up with me and the jets that i was photographing. Many times in the middle of a burst the camera would stop and I would have to wait several seconds for it to finish writing to the card.....which if you have ever shot an air show you know that even ONE second at an air show is an eternity to wait....by the time you blink it is too late you missed the shot!This card kept up 99.9% of the time. There were only two times that it paused on me at a recent air show, and fortunately that was at the end of a burst. This card is blazing fast and I love it!!!I am considering upgrading to the 1D Mark III...if I do then I will invest in the Exteme IV, but for not the Extreme III is one AWESOME card. I have two now, and will probably buy another when they come down in price.If you are considering this card....then BUY IT! You won't be disappointed!!!
Very handy tool, works for camera, GPS and USB ports for up or downloads. Carry a couple xtra Cards and your in business.
I always carry my camera, but when it comes to "just regular" close range pics like at parties and just sitting around with family and friends this is the perfect lens. I can still be in the same room and not have to back all the way up. Pictures come out well even in low lighting.
Was Great the 1st year and a half, then started getting flashing lights across the screen, they say we need a new light engine at --wait for it--$1500.00No leeway from Samsung cause this is not supposed to happen, no I didn't get the extended warranty.If you are going to buy Samsung you better get the extended warrantyI am off to find another brand and forget that Samsung exists
I was long hesitating to buy it. Yes, I knew it was fully manually operated. But having using lenses 25+ years back, it could be fun to do it again. I knew it needed a lot of light. I knew it was slow. I knew it would be a tripod-only. But for my purpose (mostly sky photography) I thought it should be OK. Well, it turned out it was not OK. First I looked at a lunar pics and thought ("aha"). Then I zoomed it to 100% and it was deal killer. Tried playing with it for several nights and gave up. The description says "it's like looking through binocular". I realized that is was absolutely correct description. That one sentence tells more about lens than everything else. You cannot achieve good stable view looking through binocular. Just try. If I had kind of tripod that is transported in trunk and on which you hang additional 20 pounds between its legs maybe it could be better. But with my super light tripod it was a disaster. I could use my camera phone with the same effect of taking such dim and shaken pictures as I had with that lens. Build quality seems OK. That's why 3 stars for that. For purposes other than mine it might be OK. That's why 2 stars for the lens. Just for my purposes - I would rate it as 1 star.Now couple words about service. I wanted to return item and as per Amazon's instruction contacted seller first (seller is from Brooklyn, NY; that fact added couple extra days to my deliberation before buying). No reply (somehow I was not surprised). Contacted Amazon and they activated their A-Z guarantee program. If I was to rate Amazon's service, it would be 5+ stars.Finally, information about where product was made. That info is important as there is big difference between "designed in Japan" and "made in Japan". Yet I was not able to find that info until I unpacked lens from shipping package. To people who, like myself want that info - it is designed in Japan, but made in Korea (assuming in South Korea of course). To finish off, previous reviewer mentioned about what kind of paperweight it could be. My experience - it is 90-dollars paperweight. Cheap for lens. Expensive for paperweight.
So far I have had no problems with this camera. It takes really sharp pictures and it's really easy to use. I would recommend getting an image stabilization lens after seeing what my friend's lens can do. I chose this camera over the Sony A100 after a long debate between the two. I tested both out in a store and I just like the overall feel of the Canon. I plan on getting an image stabilization lens though, so if you want a camera with image stabilization for less money, go with the Sony. I still think the Canon is a better camera though. Good Luck!
Very nice product. Compact, easy to use, low cost. The one disadvantage is that it does not have a strap of its own. When you take the camera out, there is the problem of finding a convenient place for the case.
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 purchased this hub back in September. I plugged it in and I'm running two printers and my mouse off of it at the moment, I've had no problems. It doesn't take up too much room even with 7 ports.My only complaint isn't with Amazon, it's with D-Link. After I sent in the rebate info, I got a card from D-Link saying my request wasn't valid because I hadn't purchased it from the right store. But I called them, and in about 10 minutes I had the problem cleared up and had my rebate a week later. I HIGHLY recommend keeping copies of all the rebate info, just in case...
Product works well with my Directv system to allow me to receive local channels. Easy installation and hookup.
I bought a pair of Sony MDR-7506 headphones about two months ago and it's hard to say enough good about them. I'm not one to write online reviews in general or "gush" over something new... but I just had to take the time to add to the positive comments for this exceptional product.I've had a pair of Sony MDR-V6's for many years which I was always very happy with. Along with general music listening they were often used with a Kurzweil digital synth. My rationale in deciding on the V6 was that the additional frequency response would be a good match for the digital keyboard which might actually take advantage of the additional range (particularly in the bass). I was quite satisfied with them although, as has been noted elsewhere and consistently, the foam did lose it's "skin" before very long and there has been nothing but the bare foam left on mine for years. Otherwise I don't think headphones "wear out" per se, but my V6's really were "high miles" by this point and the bare foam wasn't the most comfortable thing (kinda scratchy although yes, easily replaced.) So I decided to retire my V6's to back-up duty after almost two decades of faithful service.I sifted through the various debates here and elsewhere about the V6's vs. the 7506's and decided to go with the 7506's this time around. After all... I already had the V6's (and still had them) so why not give the 7506's a go? So it was as much for that reason as opposed to any particular review one way or the other that I opted for the 7506's this time. And I just love these things. Every bit as much as the V6's they replaced and frankly even more so. I know some will say "Yeah, the 7506's are almost as good as my $300 xxx brand phones" but I tell ya. For the money (and even not), you simply can't go wrong with these headphones. I use these with a good sound card on my computer (an Emu 1212) and the result is simply magical.Mark my words: if you use these headphones AND start to replace some of your favorite music with the latest "remastered" versions... be prepared to hear things you haven't heard before! And I say that unequivocally, no matter if you've been listening to those same "favorites" for 30 years. I could provide countless examples of exactly that, but it would really only be meaningful if you had the 7506's and those same remasters to refer to (and I assume you're reading this review because you're still on the fence as far as what headphones to buy.) I've played in cover bands for years with headphones being the tool of choice to transcribe music so I'm not exactly a casual listener. These headphones + latest remasters = wow!I like the 7506's better than the V6's, and they aren't even "broke in" yet. But it's a close call and I don't think one would go wrong either way. I was enticed by the extra frequency range of the V6's for the reasons stated above and I'm sure many have made their choice between the two on exactly that, thinking more is always better. But in my opinion, the V6's might be slightly more fatiguing with extended use for perhaps that same reason. And I haven't experienced that at all with the 7506's in similar use. The V6's extend range is slightly beyond what we would normally "use" and I think that's exaclty what becomes slightly fatiguing over time. And by extended use I mean maybe 4+ hours listening at a time. If you're programming synths or something you might prefer the V6's, but for general musical purposes and extended listening I think the 7506's are a better choice. I wasn't sold on the coiled cord at first because it feels a bit more "weighty" but it's ok as I find I almost never need to extend it and kinda like the compactness of it.Some pro audio reviews here have stated that almost everyone in the field uses 7506's and now I can see why. Sony hit upon "magic" when they developed the formula for the 7506 and it's surely for good reason they haven't been changed or discontinued in all that time. My advice is to just pony up and order the Beyerdynamic EDT 250 replacement velour pads from the get-go like I did, very comfy and much more substantial, you won't regret it. And pay no mind to those that say they're "impossible" to install. If you can't easily swap these out in five minutes you probably shouldn't be around electrical devices. ~Linux0s
I already have 2 Linksys wireless routers and they work great (a no-brainer, like every electronic should be on its basic funtionality).With this unit I can't make it even FIND the device when trying to configure it for the VPN feature (which is the only reason I bought it for).I suggest Linksys to have JUST ONE of their engineers to post a troubleshooting guide (a serious one) for this product.I don't mind spending on a good product, but I also don't like spending a lot of money for a product that gives you the same as a cheaper one (happens all the time).I hope I find a VPN Router that satisfies my needs. This one goes to the trash!
This is the only way to go if you want hdmi cables..the price and the speed of which I got them was great...
I have loved this cd case. It holds a lot of cds but isn't huge either. Just perfect in everyway. Ive also inserted the cd inserts into the sleves along with the cd and haven't had any problems. It can be a little tight getting them in, but once they are in its fine I highly recommend this!
I'm an amateur hobby photographer with a digital Canon Rebel. I like to do outdoor photography, so I carry the camera attached to the tripod as I hike or just walk around. I liked all the features of this tripod. It was smooth and easy to use. HOWEVER, when I carried it parallel to the ground, the plastic head fell off the shaft with my camera on it. I now have an expensive camera repair. The tripod was supposed to be able to suport 9 lbs. My camera and lens were less than 3 lbs. If you're going to be staying indoors or in one place when you use this tripod, it might be a perfect product. But if you want to move around or hike and will be carrying it at an angle other than straight up, I'd steer clear of this tripod. I wanted to spend less than $100 on a tripod, but now I'll have at least $100 repair, and I'm without a tripod.
This camera replaces my Sony MVC-FD88 digital camera. There is no comparison. The DC290 takes true photographic qualitiy pictures. I tried the camera in a variety of difficult lighting situations. It took perfect pictures every time! The software interface is great. It makes the camera look like another drive letter in your computer. When the camera is plugged into the computer (USB port), the drive letter appears in windows explorer. You can then simply navigate and use the standard cut and paste tools to move the files. I am extremely impressed with the qualitiy of the pictures, ease of use, and clear instruction manuals. The camera does eat the batteries. It comes with a set of disposable (so you can use the new camera while the others are charging) and rechargeable with charger. I purchased a second set of rechargeable batteries. I simply charge one set while the other is in use.
Very nice camera and worth every penny. Make sure you get the model that comes with the lenses (as I did) unless you already have other lenses for it.
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.
My mom had one and I loved it! I couldn't find one anywhere else but here! I love the ease of use! Great for shredding cheese, lettuce, or anything else you want to shread!!!
I purchased this device for a very simple TV, which didn't have progressive scan and didn't have digital output for sound. What I found was:1. This DVD player skips a fair amount--at least 1-2 times per movie, and2. audio for movies doesn't always play!I was trying to play a few DVDs that I had received from Netflix. One of them had played fine one night, but the next time I tried the SAME MOVIE in the DVD player, the sound was no longer working. If I put another DVD in, the sound would work. I was completely mystified.After looking on Google, I read that other people had the same problem--they had found that inserting an AUDIO CD into the player first, letting it play for 1 minute, and then re-inserting your original, soundless DVD would cause the sound to work once more.I tried this suggestion and it did work, though the sound seemed to be lower when maxed out completely than it had been the night before.Clearly, there are some design/manufacturing flaws with this DVD player.Personally, I do not want to insert an audio CD everytime my DVD player is incapable of producing the sound from my DVDs. While this DVD player is cheap, I believe it is worth more money for a more reliable device. Furthermore, these are only the problems I FOUND! I would not be surprised if there were more problems with this DVD player.
after I placed order and it was confirmed I got a notice from the seller that item wasn't available.
This mouse is excellent. I'd give it 6 stars if that was an option. It is made by Logitech so it is a very comfortable mouse in the palm of your hand. It's also optical so you don't need to worry about it wearing out or the mouse ball getting all full of gunk. The red light underneath makes a great temporary flashlight if you dropped something while using the computer in the dark.I know the real reason for getting this mouse though is the &quot;force-feedback&quot;. It's not the same as a force-feedback joystick since it can't push your hand in a particular direction since it has no wheel or anything to push, but it does feel like you are touching stuff when you use it. The feel is customizable and the different feeling themes really do feel like what they say, ie, metallic, or spongy, or slimy... I made up the last one. The other two are really cool and there are more I don't remember.The mouse is also working with new games that are out like Black and White and others. In Black and White you can feel the trees and grass and rocks as your hand moves over them. It is way cool. I'd definitely recommend this mouse, especially since it is USB and you can even leave in your old mouse and switch between them if you have to have a mouse ball mouse.You should get this mouse, even if you are replacing a brand-new mouse ball mouse. It is really cool and it works on pretty much any surface, although my hand wasn't really flat enough... The back of my hand worked though.
Great features. Nice to have one remote to handle all of my components, and its nice that my wife doesn't complain about the clutter of remotes anymore. I had some issues with getting the remote to setup on my computer, called Logitech, and they helped me through it. It's a slick product, and I would recommend this product to everyone.
I have been using the tablet for a month or so. It is a nicelydesigned machine, both as tablet as well as standard laptop (i.e., with keyboard). Wireless and bluetooth were surprisingly easy to configure (nice to access the web through bluetooth phone while on the road).The main flaw I can find is in the keyboard -- nice but very very delicate. I am already at the third one. Have to admit that HP tech support has been *excellent* in providing quick replacements.
This adapter worked as expected for two weeks, then went kaput during a long road trip (the adapter would make a high-pitched whine during playback). Would not recommend.
I set this up at my in-laws house as a combiner after they got a blu-ray for Christmas. Sure, it only works when the audio source that you do NOT need is not sending audio (powered off in their case), but that's a minor detail.I set this up with twoRiteAV 1.5 ft cables from the source to the combiner, and oneRiteAV 3ft cablefrom the combiner to the surround sound receiver.
Like many have stated, the remote has setup issues and longevity problems. Buttons begin to break or not respond after 2 years. For an expensive product, not well designed. An old remote that came with my AV Receiver works nearly as well and has lasted through 2 Harmony remotes. Never again will I waste my money on an additional remote. (Only bought it since my wife was confused by the jungle of remotes)
I just recieved my XTi today, i sold my Olympus E300 to switch to this camera due to already having an XT and the whole Lens situation. At First look the camera is basically the same as the XT, with the few notable exceptions, the larger lcd is a plus, all the other controls are pretty much the same. I've taken a few test shots also and really believe the quaity is a bit better. (I still love my XT though), Canon has really lived up to its reputation this time. As for why the switch (yes i used to be a die hard Olympus fan) Lenses, Running my own Portriat Studio requires several lenses, most of which are not cheap, but having choices with my canon cameras helps me control the costs. with the olympus digital slr's your pretty much tied to their lenses. This is just my initial review, heading back to more shooting.. will update this as things develop.. for now i can say "BRAVO" Canon...You've done well
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
The cable was perfect. Reaches my items to be connected and I can put things further away because of the length. Overall very happy with this purchase.
My mom is about to buy me one.But of all the reviews i read i think its going to the toy of the year.My cousin goes to a college that teaches about movie making.All of hes loving for movie making came on me.I always wanted to make a music viedo and now i can.Some kids say you cant record for a long time but not all toys can be perfect.Every year i asked for a viedo camera.They think i am not going to keep up with it.When i told them about digital blue now they really want me to have the viedo.
Does anyone know why the OS won't back up to the MMC card? Why does it have to be loaded every time the battery runs out? I'm trying here because customer service is non-existent.
This product is a great value. Simple, inexpensive, easy to use. I primarily use it for SD cards and it works great. I highly recommend.
this thing seems not bad according to other reviews. But I have no luck, mine is a defective one. It just refuses to charge when it is plugged in AC.
This dvd player was very nice, played dvd, cd, mp3 and avi. Unfortunately it died after just 1 year of service, but for the price of under $50.00 it was worth buying.
I bought this screen to help combat some ambient light I deal with during the day. The screen definitely helped in this regard. With low ambient light, I can run my projector on low power and still have sufficient brightness. When I boost the lumen output on my projector a little, the picture looks like a huge LCD. The installation was very simple and the screen was easy to mount. HOWEVER, the PowerGain screen has a visible grainy texture that interferes greatly on the quality of the picture. The screen texture can be seen on white backgrounds, on scenes that contain a blue sky, and even on some facial closeups. It is especially annoying and noticeable when the camera pans in a scene (a sport like hockey exposes this weekness to the fullest). I even think it affects the overall picture quality because it doesn't look as sharp and crisp as it did when I was projecting onto my off-white wall. My suggestion would be to get the Cinewhite screen or save up for a better brand of high-gain screen. I myself am on the hunt for the Cinewhite screen material.
Excellent quality camera gear bag. One of the few "made in USA" product out there. Even with my 6 lbs. camera gear; the shoulder strap is very comfortable on my shoulder and feels very good. This is way better than my previous Domke F6 bag. Highly recommended.
I'm not into gimmicks but I'm sold on the "Ambilight" feature. It somehow makes the viewing experience better (and it's not something that's as evident when viewing in a store showroom where the TV is on a shelf or standing far from a wall). I don't like the remote which is clunky, doesn't seem to have very good range and is poorly implemented (for example: the "last channel" button is all the way to the bottom right making it imposssible to hold this heavy remote comfortably with one hand and use this button) and the on screen menu system is too small and dull making it difficult to see at times. Despite all of this the TV has a great picture quality when viewing DVD's and looks very good with TV sources.
What can you say, they are screws... they get the job done and they did not cost an arm and leg. Fast shipping.I fully recommend
This is a fantastic mouse.Going from an old Compaq 2 button ball style mouse to this Micro Optical Cool Blue Mouse is like a new world.The scroll wheel glows a cool blue light while it is on, really nice to look at.It responds with your hand movements,no hesitation, the optical pickup is quick.The buttons can be configured to any preference when you use the various settings in the software.Even the scroll wheel can be set to scroll 1 line or more with each detent click. I set it to 3 lines per click, it seems to be the best for a page.If you click down on the scroll wheel, you get a four directioned arrow, now just move the mouse any direction to scroll the page, this is a cool effect.Simple to install, with the pc off, just plug in the mouse to the PS2 connector, turn on pc, install the floppy disc driver, when it says its not "certified" by Microsoft, just skip it and click continue, restart pc, and it works fantastic.Oh yeah I got this at Staples for $14.95, cheaper than Amazon this time!This is a wired Optical Mouse that uses the PS2 port, so it will fit any "older" pc too.Its not made for notebooks.The PS2 cord seems a little shorter than a standard mouse cord,but the pc sits close to my desk, so this isn't a problem to connect to.This is one of the coolest pc mouse's to use, a really great device.This company makes good quality products at low cost,they make branded accesories for other pc makers too.
I am using old 16GB ATA industrial flash cards that can't be read by any modern computer, but this little device has solved all my troubles. Very happy with my purchase.
I was excited to get this kit, but then the screwdriver broke the first use. The little ball that holds in the screwdriver bit came out and can't be repaired. Will RMA and order another. If that one is better will update review, as this did seem like a pretty nice set until it broke so easily. Maybe I got a dud.
After deciding to retire my 1GB Lexar flash drive after many years of faithful service, I decided to go with the Corsair flash drive, as it had a nice water resistant rubber surface (I work outdoors, rain or sunshine) and offers an exceptionally large amount of storage capacity. While this drive has turned out to be a great investment, the one thing that I find exceptionally annoying is how loose the cap is. I never had to worry about the cap on my Lexar flash drive falling off, but the cap on this drive seems to fall off at will. I can't tell you how many times since I've owned this drive (I keep the drive on my key chain) I've found the cap missing and had to frantically retrace my steps to find it. This would be a five-star product if it wasn't for the loose cap...Follow-up (09/12/08):One month ago, I finally lost the cap to this drive when removing it from my pocket because of its looseness, and now yesterday my thumb drive died, causing lots of valuable business-related documents to be lost.
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.
The sound is amazing, nice, and crisp. I use these to listen to music and play games. I would like to note that the bass isnt as loud as i would like but even that doesnt compromise how much I like them. When playing games I can hear everything, and dont even get me started on lossless music, its like orgasms are raining into my ears and did i mention comfort? They are the most comfortable earphones I have ever had!@!@! They fit right on my fat head and big ears but dont squeeze too hard and the fact that they are semi open *or whatever its called* lets me hear things that are going on around me, like someone calling me, timers, etc. All in all 5 stars, great buy for those who enjoy music and gaming.
I really like using this product for taking shots of hockey. When I use the multiple shots on the camera, the card reads the shots quickly; there is not much "lag" time.
BOUGHT THIS CORD TO HOOK LAPTOP TO TV BUT NEVER WORKED. IM SURE CORD IS FINE JUST SETTING ARE HARD TO DO FOR HOOK UP.
My husband loves this man toy. A great gift for any guy with a complex stero system. I like it because I don't have to press a zillion buttons to just watch a DVD.
This product broke the day I got it. It wasn't very sturdy, and after a few minutes, it snapped, or more accurately, it exploded. The spring coil on the inside popped and sent pieces flying everywhere. The cable itself still works perfectly fine, which I am happy about, but the "retractable" piece is now in ruins. Very cheap product in my opinion; don't waste your money on it. Just buy a standard audio cable if you need one, because that's all your going to get with this product, only you'd be paying more for this.
We purchased this HDMI cable based on the reviews. We thought this would be a good product. Well, apparently it is just a cheap cable and it does not support the new Smart HDTV's. We originally had it hooked up to an older HDTV and we could watch there. But when we hooked it up to our new smart HDTV,it said on screen that the HDMI cable does not support this tv and it does not support that high of resolution. Wish I knew I could return and get my money back.This was a complete waste! We went to Best Buy and bought some monster cables that support our new TV--they said a lot of the HDMI cable on amazon do not support the high resolution of new tv's. Wish I had known that first before spending money on this. Lesson Learned.
Nice idea; slick item. But, the fuse pops all the time (very normal / basic use like charging a laptop). Unfortunately, this makes this adapter completely unreliable and useless. You do not want to find yourself in a foreign country having to look for a replacement fuse...
I purchased a SONY T1 last year and was very dissapointed with the indoor photos, the flash was too weak to use anywhere.I searched for months, read every review I could find for compact cameras and the SD550 seemed to have everything I was looking for.I've had it for 4 months now and am completely satisfied with my choice. Its a GREAT little camera. The flash is powerful indoors and red eye hasn't been much of a problem at all. The tones are nice and its very easy to use. Well done Canon.
Perfect, fits like a charm and has extra room for accessories and memory card slots. Definitely a good case if your looking for one for the HFS100 or any of the HFS series.
I thought a media card like this would be foolproof. No! I was on a hiking trip and took many pictures. All of a sudden, my camera could not function properly. After "thinking" for a long time, the camera showed "CF Read Error".I went home and plugged the card into the CF Card Reader. The light on the Card Reader was always on and Windows could not read it.I reached the conclusion that it must have died! It lost all my images!I have owned 3 other cards with smaller capacity of course. None of them gives me any problem! I will never go for this brand again.
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.
I bought this modem because time warner started to charge the modem lease fee. The modem is same as one that time warner provides. But the adapter coming with this modem is cheaply built and does not work out of box. I have to use my old adapter.
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.
The perfect little bad for my Kodak ZD710 with sufficient space in the bottom compartment for lenses and other stuff.
There seems to be an over emphasis on business equipment and adult toys when it comes to computers these days. I think it is important to remember that an entire generation is being raised in the computer age. Many children are far more sophisticated in their abilities than traditional at home products are designed and targeted towards.A perfect example of what a home system should have is the HP ScanJet 6350Cse. Here is a product that not only provides mom and dad what they need for work, but, also provides the children a high quality alternative for school projects that will knock the teacher's socks off. All this and it still won't break the bank.From the moment you open package you will see the quality of the product. Using it only increases the pleasure. The scan quality is crisp, sharp and incredibly fast. The ability to quickly move from medium to medium is fantastic. If you use your computer for faxing the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) is an absolute life saver, and the more you use the ADF the more you will appreciate having it.Personally, I recommend getting the SCSI card and cable, an optional accessory. It will increase your scanning speed and even sharpen your scanning ability. While the USB connection is more than adequate, the SCSI card is that much better and brings out the full capabilities of the unit.Scanning is really an essential capability these days. From all in one printers and separate fax machines, to expensive high end units it is easy to spend more on acquiring the abilities the 6350 series offer and still not get the consistent quality. The software package is more than adequate and actually offers some nice versatility compared to other packages that come standard with other units. This is one investment that will not become obsolete as soon as you open the package. You will definitely appreciate the quality of your choice.
Now that I've used 900 ft of this roll I can give an eval on its quality - Its good.The strand colors aren't as vibrant and distinct as they could be especially when you're connecting in dim light or if your color vision isn't perfect (Dear manufacturer, that's something to work on), but not an overwhelming obstacle.This cable tends to be more flexible than the average.Overall, well worth it.
I bought this for my boyfriend who leads a pretty busy/physical lifestyle. He liked it on his head, neck, shoulders, back and upper arms. I noticed the heat wasn't all that great but for what we need it for - all good!
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!
This mouse works well, and I've had none of the "shortages" I experienced with my wireless laser mouse. Apparently, this is a lower end model than the laser mouse, but I like it much better. The gold color is beautiful.
Not sure what the more expensive Nikon flash offers but this SB-600 does everything I need to do to and fairly easy to figure out. Only disapointment would be with the case, I have a Tamron bag and I can't mount this flash case to it, I had to spend another $20 of another case that would mount to my Tamron bag.
very good HDMI cable for a very good price. It's hard to find a quality HDMI cable that is suitable for in-wall wiring without paying big bucks. This cable is CL-3 rated for in-wall use. You'd pay twice the amount at Best Buy or Circuit City.
While not as elegant looking as some other products, this stand allows for a lot of different angles in both portrait and landscape orientation. It feel sturdy and locks securely into place for stowing and travel.
This is a Meade 4000 eyepiece and actually does a pretty good job as an eyepiece itself. I am using it on an Explore Scientific ED102mm. The illuminator never worked and with the price of shipping I'll likely get a pulseguide to replace the faulty factory one. The switch on the original one was never attached properly and just spins around.
I don't know all the technical specs that others have mentioned. All I know is that I bought a 50 inch Samsung plasma for Christmas, and used this cable to hook up my PS3 to the TV. Works flawlessly, movies and games look perfect.I don't have any experience with the cables at the store that literally sell for 2000 times more (2000 times one cent is 20 bucks, right?), but this cable works just fine. Even with the $3 shipping, what's to lose?
By way of background, I'm a 60+ year-old attorney and audiophile with a pretty high-end home stereo and theater set-up and some excellent home speakers and sub-woofers. I love all kinds of music, and don't mind spending $ to get good sound. And as it happens, I recently had my hearing checked and the audiologist and ENT doc both said I have "extraordinary hearing - more like a 20 year-old."I ordered a pair of these Sony MDR-EX81LP/Bs from an Amazon reseller identified as "Mojatoja@yahoo.com" and paid $32.00 plus $4.99 s&h.; I selected them mostly because of the reviews on Amazon and elsewhere, and because the "over the ear" design made some sense. They arrived promptly, and I looked forward to trying them with my new iPod. What a total disappointment! I agree totally with John Roshele's review in December - they're thin and harsh with absolutely no bass. The original Apple earbuds that came with the iPod are significantly better, and a pair of Koss earbuds that I've had for about 5 years are better still. As far as I'm concerned, these are plain junk.So I promptly e-mailed Mojatoja and said I'd like to return them. He responded that because of an unidentified "N.Y. Health Department regulation," he could not take them back. He offered no discount on any other product, and no other help of any kind.So be forewarned - these things are terrible, Mojatoja is not going to be of much help if you buy from him/her, and it appears that if you buy any earphone or earbud and don't like it, it'll be tough.By the way, if you don't believe this review, I'll sell these things to you really cheap - they were in my ears for less than 10 minutes, and you can either clean the covers with alcohol or buy new ones. Also, after this lousey experience, I listened to my own advice and just bought a pair of Etymotic ER4Ps, and all I can say is WOW! But then, as always, you usually get what you pay for . . .
I've had this camera now for going on 2 years and I must say, it a great camera for the money. It's small and doesn't really take up too much storage. I must recommend that you get a real good case for it. You don't really want this camera exposed too much to elements..or children in my situation. I've had my three year old pull the camera off a kitchen table and drop it (no noticable change in performance.) I use this camera for work and for family events. It's just been great to have all that storage capacity. There have been a few times, however, that I've been less than happy with it's performance. For example, at my nephews graduation, the dark ambient light caused the camera to lose track of the subject. It gets confused in dark settings, even with the Best shot feature set properly. I also don't like how it takes sometimes up to 30 seconds to fully get powered up and ready to shoot. In most cases where it takes that long, you've missed a great shot. But seconds after it's ready, it takes really good pictures. I've never been dissapointed with the image quality. It captures very good details. So, I highly recommend this camera for the everyday user.
I love this webcam, for its wonderful tiny size and for how well it works.The microphone works well, and the camera too. I use it with Skype, and my family contacts on Skype say that the picture is very clear, and the audio as well. Easy to pack, and even comes with a hard, protective zippered case.
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.
GAME CODE DID NOT WORK, AMAZON CODE MESSED UP. ENDED UP CALLING MICROSOFT AND BEING ON THE PHONE FOR HALF AN HOUR TRYING TO GET IT TO WORK. LOUSY.
The Seller of this product took almost 3 weeks to deliver the product. These days, who wants to wait that long for delivery. Were they making it from scratch. This is the main reason I give this product a low rating, other than that, I think it is an okay product.
I bought these speakers as i needed an enexspensive replacement for my dead Altec lansings. For a 6 speaker systerm under 50, I do not think you can beat these speakers. They are weak in deep bass but overall are sound really good. The sub is made very well better than many i have seen in a fasion similar to a True sound system sub. The surround speakers and center channel use a heavy RCA cable for connections which is nice as my AL's died due to small cables that just eventually broke down inside of the speakers and no longer work.The only real gripe i have about these speakers is the length to the rear speakers. they give you 10 ft which is nice but would be great with a lot more wire for running the rears.
I've learned my lesson. I'm finished with Belkin and going to stay with Linksys. As I write this review, I am STILL waiting for Belkin's "technical" support to explain to me how to remove their software from my XP machine. After switching from a Linksys wireless G USB adapter to this Belkin adapter and getting weak signal strength and slow connection, I switched back. But, the Belkin software REFUSES to be deleted. The first email to Belkin's "technical" support was poorly read, I suppose, since the "fix" was for me to use the XP Add/Remove feature. Really! My email listed that effort as my FIRST try. So, far, no response to the second email REPEATING that bit of information. And,the telephone support .... fuhgetaboutit!
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.
This is a great flash. I suffered from my last flash because it losts data in very critical situation, like important presentations.
The Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker is a wonderful device. This item definitely gives you the most bang for your buck, and at $35, you can't beat the price given the quality of this machine.Pros:- Yes, it does work with the iPhone4 (the phone fits in the docking unit even with an iPhone4 case, although the case must be relatively thin and compact, not big and bulky like the OtterBox). Note*: The machine will say this phone is not compatible with this device, but it didn't stop me from playing the music- Compact and Portable.- Powerful and quite loud given the size of this thing. (I use it while I'm in the shower and can still hear the music perfectly)- Charges your iPhone/iPod while playing music- Uses both A/C adapter and/or batteries- Comes with 4 different attachment pieces so any generation of your iPhone/iPod can snugly fit into the device- Simple and easy to useCons:- Can't think of any. This item is fantastic and is definitely a bargain at $35!
This mouse is really amazing. The product fits in the palm of my hand well, and is very comfortable.The upgrade to so many buttons helped to improve productivity. They are difficult to get used to at first, but once I started using the buttons they became a real help.The optical tracking on this mouse is also top notch. I haven't noticed any lagging or unintended movements.If you aren't looking for a wireless model, then this is the one for you.----------------Later Addition:I have now had the Logitech MX500 for about 5 months. It continues to work perfectly, and has experienced almost no visible signs of wear (even under daily use). The optical tracking is great, and works on so many surfaces.Over time I have further customized the buttons, and my productivity continues to improve.I still highly recommend this mouse!
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.
Great set of sturdy half shelves includes hardware to attach to rack. Inexpensive for a set of two racks, packaged well.
No problems, worked under 98, NT, 2K and Linux (tulip).
I purchased this product just because of its ability to record quality digital audio. It definately achieves that. Very easy to use, and the sound quality is superb.But, the biggest surprise of the item is simply how good mp3s sound. Downloading mp3s from my computer onto an MD is very very fast. It takes about 2 seconds per song. And the sound quality is perfect. This is the first time I've heard mp3 music that genuinely sounded as good as CD quality. I'm not a technical type person, so I'm not quite sure why it sounds so good, but I think it has something to do with the fact that the information is converted into a sony specific format when it is placed onto the MD.The only downside for this player is that the display is not back lit, so in order to read the display, you need some light. Also, the white trim around the player is kind of ugly.So, if the backlit display is important to you, just buy the model that is one step up from this one.But for the price, this product is exceptional.
I ordered a Brother Printer Drum for my laser printer. The order came very quickly and I installed the drum and was up and running in no time. Ordering from Amazon was MUCH cheaper than going to my local office supply store.
I go to wal-mart and 6" of HDMI cables are $29.87. I go to Amazon and can get the exact same thing for less then $1?! Thats a huge thumbs up. A lot of people still live in the past thinking you need super pricey cables with gold platting. HDMI is a digital single. It needs as much gold platting as a USB cable does for your printer. I'm getting full 1080p, great clear pictures, for less then most people spend in a vending machine. Thats a offer no one should pass up.
This is an inexpensive second-site unit. I use it in my classroom (teacher) and in this limited environment the sound and convenience of using an i-pod is cool. It is not a primary audio source, but as a second choice it is very good.
I used to run in a gym at college and I had a pair ofSony MDR-G42LP Street Style Headphonesthat were absolutely perfect for the job until they started falling apart. Then I got some sennheiser ear muffs:Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones. These I could not run with, but the sonys just could not compare to these badboys in terms of sound. The ear muffs are reserved for flights, roadtrips, and privacy as they did not leak any sound.After a 10 month hiatus I began running again. I yearned for my sonys. I set out for a pair to complement my ipod. My dad has Amazon Prime so it was simple... well not really.I looked at sennheiser and found the pmx 100s, 60s, and 70s which those reading probably already viewed. At this point it seems obvious right? The pmx 70s. They're one of sennheiser's sport models and I'm looking for something For Running. Well unfortunately the 70's lacked the amazon prime.I almost still bought them, but I wasn't going to let the word sport determine my purchase. Plus I wasn't sure if I wanted the in-ear+behind-the-neck combo design pressing against my cartilage as reviewers warned. Onward. In my travels I came across brands like shure, etymonic, and ultimate ears. Their design provides excellent sound cancellation and there's plenty of people who are comfortable with it for running. I almost spent the $180 on the shure e4c-n. I didn't but probably will in the future. When I'm a zillionaire in hollywood.Then when all hope of purchase was lost I remembered the good old sonys. the same pair was $13 with prime. After looking at the shure's and etymonics I decided to get these pmx 100s because they seemed worth the nicer sound I've experienced with the hd 280 pros and will likely be a bit more durable than the sonys as well.So i think these are probably the nicest behind-the-neck headphones you can get for running. They aren't water resistant like the pmx 70s, but if you're a real sweater (not the garment) then wear a headband 80's style. And who needs music in the rain? Well you might but I don't. The bass of my elitist music is very audible as is the environment I'm running in. And my favorite thing about these phones is that they stay on for the sprint finish. I did consider the pmx 60s but they seemed to be less secure in such a situation. So if you want your phones to stay on while you're running from the police, and you want excellent sound quality these are it.And if I havn't concluded this review enough I'd say shure, etymonics, or westone produce the best sound experience without leakage currently available, but won't stay on comfortably when your doing gymnastics like the pmx 100s will while also producing the best sound possible.So there.
Advanced user got this for My stepdad. One of the best investments for a new notebook from Amazon.com. As is it looks good, but just in case I do have win 7 ult(((32 bit))) that I will intall on this notebook, after I make a DVD with original drivers just in case. The notebook seems good for most programs, and CPU is more than powerfull enough to run them. For only 418.00 with tax and free shipping for a duel 15.6 inch u can't go wrong.
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.
I tried indoor antenna's with no success.. There was always that one favorite local channel which didn't come in properly..I hooked up the Terk and couldn't believe it... Just as some of the reviewers have stated... My local channel reception was better than my Dishnetwork... I'm pretty impressed... Not to complicated to set up (took me about 30 minutes).. Overral a very nice product...
I recommend this product, it cleans jewelry, coins etc very quickly with a drop or two of detergent added.
This thing works like magic with my Toshiba HDTV, Yamaha Receiver, XBOX, DVD, & most importantly, the Directv HD Receiver. Shockingly, there was no step-down in the use of the Directv remote features. It works as well as the Directv remore (guides, navigation, prev. channel, etc.). Best of all, my wife now gets to use one remote. All she has to do is simply click the "Watch TV" button and joila...everything turns on and configures itself instantly to watch tv.
The battery was delivered, more or less on time. However, The shipping was outragous, they could have sent it ups for a dollar. The battery cost to much. I could have bought two batteries at walmart for five dollars. The only reason I bought this battery, was because I was lead to believe that this was a special cmos battery, speacially made for computers. It wasn't any different than the 2032 batteries sold by walmart. Screw me once, but never again.
Despite all the great features -- multi-region capability, plays almost any disc, etc. -- this unit has one fatal flaw. That is, when it's turned off, it continues to draw enough current that it stays warm to the touch. Initially, although I can't imagine why it should need to do so, I didn't think it was a big deal.Then a few months later, the unit conked out. It powers up, but it no longer puts out a usable signal. Lots of snow, no color, rolling picture, etc.I can only guess it's because something in the electronics overheated and failed.So, if this unit appeals to you, I highly suggest plugging it into something that will cut power to it when you're not using it. Something such as a power strip or a switched outlet on your home theater receiver or cable box.If you plug it into the wall or another always-on outlet, don't be surprised if a few months later you find it has baked itself into becoming a high-tech doorstop (like mine).
I ordered this unit with Directv and then cancelled before installation... If my experience with Directv customer service is indicative of how the company is run then all I can say is... Buyer beware!. I was told by customer service when ordering that they had a full 7 day money back guarantee. When I did not hear confirmation from the company as to when my installation was scheduled, I called them... I was now told there was NO money back guarantee... and customer service told me that a different company would be handling my internet services than I was told at the time of my order. I was told that the HD DVR would not be returnable upon installation and that if I cancelled there would be an additional $300 charge! Basically, if I cancelled after installation I'd be out over $500! That sure is some way to stand behind your product! What if Directv service was terrible... what recourse would I have? Astonished that I had been told 2 opposite return policies I called customer service again and was told something even different... that I had 3 days to cancel after installation and that if I didn't return the hd dvr I would be charged $495 plus the $300 cancellation fee... if the dvr was returned and I cancelled within a 3 day trial period I would only be out $200! I called a fourth customer service person just for the heck of it and was told again about a variation of the 7 day guarantee and that a previous customer service person was wrong about the company that would be providing internet access... it would indeed be who I originally was told it would be and that they would call me to set up an installation date. Concerning the return policy: I checked my emailed order confirmation and the return policy was a different variation of what everybody had said which was also a different variation of what was listed on the web site. I asked customer service #4 if she could email me the official directv return policy and she said she couldn't. It was at this point I decided to cancel my relationship with Directv before it had a chance to begin. A few days later I get a call from a Directv service person saying he would be over at my house soon (he would have been late for the originally scheduled appointment) and I had to tell him that I had cancelled my order. He said he would contact Directv and confirm my cancellation. A few days after that I received a modem in the mail from Earthlink! I have written this whole rant while on hold on the phone with Earthlink after talking with 2 Earthlink customer service reps who couldn't help me. What a nightmare! Directv is a terribly run company (they're bringing earthlink down with them). I was willing to try them out if they were willing to stand behind their product... all I needed was a few hours to look at their service and compare to my existing Time Warner cable service on my brand new HD LCD TV... I never got the chance... because Directv makes you shell out hundreds of dollars up front with a confused ever-shifting (nonexistant) return policy... they must be nervous about any comparisons to cable. The only thing I can be happy about is how I now truly appreciate Time Warner: you don't lay out any money up front, they provide an 80GB HD DVR Cable Box for FREE (with a monthly service charge just like DirectTV), their customer service knows what they are talking about, you're not on hold forever, the service people are never late and they actually show up to hook everything up for you. By the way, I've just got off the phone with a 3rd rep from Earthlink... they have now cancelled my account with them that Directv should have cancelled days ago... they're sending me return labels to send back this modem they never should have sent me in the first place and they're waiving the $149 early termination fee (never mentioned by anyone upon ordering) for an account that never should have been set up. I spent an hour on the phone with Earthlink trying to sort this out. Don't waste your time... I'm sticking with Time Warner.
Best product I'v bought in a long time. The sound is out of this world.
My experience purchasing a turntable on Amazon was very good. It was easy fast and the product was great
Cloth sent to incorrect address. NO customer support to correct the problem. Was charged twice for the same item. Item sent to two differnt addresses. Amazon lost a custmer over a $5 problem.
Having kissed my share of frogs I had high hopes for the story, but it dragged. You never really get attached to the character and just keep reading to get the end. don't bother. There is no end. Very anticlamactic. She has no big character growth, no life altering event, no real conclusion at all. I can only assume Karrie's life will go on as it has for the first 45 years, I'm just glad I don't have to read about the next 45. don't waste your time.
After the first day running one of my ear buds popped out of my ear and the little green disk went flying. The next day I went running (now using another set of green disks) I took off the ear buds after my work out the green ring surrounding the bud itself came off and summarily fell into a storm drain... Customizable but the parts easily come off and can be lost.
The computer is fine nothing to kill yourself for it. The sound is very poor and it's not that fast.I had a Dell 8100 before also a compaq and a IBM and all of them where faster to open the windows and responding to commands.If I was going to by it now I will by something else.
I have always had issues with hair on my upper lip, and before this I used the cream hair removers. However I am pregnant now, and I didn't feel comfortable using those because I wasn't sure how safe they were. I was very nervous about the idea of any kind of shaving. Wasn't sure how the hair would grow back, etc. But I bought this and I love it! Super easy to use and fast. I actually prefer this to the cream removers now.
I was skeptical at first because it seemed a little cheaply priced but its a great lens. It works perfectly with my D-300 Nikon.
These worked really well for the podcast requirements that I have. I'm not an audiophile or audiogeek, so bought these on a recommendation. Not disappointed.
My sister, and I wanted to buy a gift for my father's 60th birthday. He has all these record's, that he has been wanting to play, but no turn table anymore. So I got on the trusted Amazon.com, and found the Sony turntable that fit our budget,and had great reveiws. When we recieved the turntable, and tried to assemble the unit the needle was bent. My father quickley went out to replace the needle, in the meantime I contacted Amazon, wanting to send back the Sony turntable. Amazon said that I had to purchase the turntable again, and then send back the damaged unit. Unable to afford to purchase another turntable, I took it to a professional to see if it could be fixed, the guy said it would cost more money to get it to work, then what it was worth. After everything, the turntable is at the Salvation Army, never been used by our family. Beware of purchasing items on Amazon, due too the poor customer service, and bad return policies.
Pioneer AVIC-D3 15GB In-Dash GPS Navigation System with DVD Player, very good and no compare, great price, under one thousand buck, I use with other DVD set at under the driver seat connect to DVD navigation with audio video cable input and connect to additional LCD under the ceiling, DVD under driver seat select input A/V at the front you may play additional games or other systems but have to looking for additional eye remote control connect from DVD under seat to the front of navigator let you easy control DVD at under driver seat at the front driver seat, plus flip down LCD install under the ceiling of the SUV or what ever, cost additional or flip down about 90 dollars "Cheap very good for my SUVThanks Pioneer good product cheap and full funny while travel by vehicle
I HAVE HAD THIS LITTLE GEM SINCE CHRISTMAS 2007 AND I FIND THAT IT ISso neat to use, Ihave used it to snap pictures, make a full movie,send to family, when Iam takeing a movie my family cant beleive the clear pictures it takes for such a small VR. My only disapointment is the price came down right after my purchase, other than that I feel this is a great purchase.ED FICHTER; WEXFORD PA.
Excellent delivery, excellent quality, excellent performance. This little cord does it all. I almost got a short cord and I'm glad I got this 12 ft because it will reach everything and do everything from microphone extension to headphone extension to LP recording extension. It is very high quality plugs and wire.
This is very cheap and works great when having 2 smaller ethernet cables and trying to reach a farther distance. i have a 25 ft. and a 15 ft. cable and so i use it to make a 40 foot cable that reaches into my bedroom from the computer room.
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.
Slim but spacious! This replaces my backpack laptop carrier because it can fit where the big backpack cannot. Lots of room but also has plenty of built-in carriers that detach to load or unload.
Don't bother buying this if you have a version of windows newer than XP. Tha means if you have XP w/ SP2, windows 2003 or Vista you can forget about using this. When the drivers are loaded your PC will BSOD. Hacking the drivers will allow the PC to function but he modem does not.Stay away.
Great pair of headphones. I was looking for something that would stay in my ear while I worked out and these fit the bill.Pro:9 different adapter combinations to it any ear.Fits snugly in the ear and doesn't fall outCon:The sound quality isn't that great. They lack a little on the low end and a little on the high. Although while I am running or working out I am not in need of audiophile headphones.I would recommend the to anyone who is looking for headphones to workout with. You will not be disappointed.
Unexpected, very poor performance. There is only 30 day warranty. Naturally, the unit crashed on day 33!. Could not install drivers; the CDRW would not recognize software, and the software could not recognize the recorder. Poor service from customer service requiring all payment of postage/handling which would amount to approx $... or possibly more. Also, if tested on tech support's equipment and found to be working without problems, the customer will have to pay for a minimum check up fee of $.... Not worth the hassle and more money. The Q in QPS stands for quality, which they couldn't provide either in equipment or customer service.
We got a package of like 50 of these bad-boys from some company at work and so I figured that taking a few pairs home wouldn't hurt. That was three and a half years ago and im using the first pair I opened as I type. Time and time again, I have stepped on them in the darkness, only to find that they are truly resilient and difficult to break. I listen as loud as my computer will allow and still get premium quality in all ranges. If ever my house catches fire, the headphones are the first things im grabbing.
I don't know if the keyboard I bought had been used before (the packaging looked a little suspect) but when I used this product, it was always a guessing game as to which key would not be working - sometimes one or two sometimes 10 or 12. I really, really like the concept; I think that it increases the usability of the Palm 100% since you can keep it open on your desk and enter stuff very quickly. I hesitate to talk badly about anything Palm since I've had one for 5 years and don't go anywhere without it. Suffice to say that I was very disapointed.
Amazing headphones for the price!! First day I got them, I went on a 5k run and they didn't budge - very good entry level headphones and I highly recommend them to all runners. Can't beat their price to quality ratio!!
Fist off i will say that i got this for free as a promo from the manufacturer to help them market the product. I have owned about 12 universal remotes includes some cheap one 4 alls and two Philips Prontos and this has been the most difficult to set up.I will state that the quality and fit and finish of the Harmony remote is really excellent. My biggest complaint about remotes I have owned are that when you press buttons the plastic flexes causing squeaking sounds the factory remotes on my Olevia and Philips Tv's both do that its very annying.So what are my gripes?#1 the software initially asks for exact model numbers of what it will be controlling. This worked well on new equipment but on my Sony big screen which is about 10 years old it causes issues when trying to switch video inputs. also when trying to get it to work with my Tivo it gets confused and does not send the proper volume signal for the TV. This is TEMPORARILY fixed by hitting help on the remote which "resyncs" the software but really never fixes the issue.Ok here is my big compaintsThe remote wants to try to simplify things by creating "macros" in order words it combines steps so for me it trys to do the following1. turn tv on2. switch to video 13. selects Tivo tunerbut in reality here is what it does1. sometimes turns the tv on2. switches the tv to the next available input (wrong inoput) and it does this because it can't understand that my tv does not recognize direct links for video 1 vide 2 etc instead my tv changes input every time you press the input button so in reality what the remote is telling the tv to do is switch to the next input which 3 out of 4 times wil be the wrong input.Lastly the software is terribleeverything is based on a survey style web page. Want to make a change? first you answer yes to lets say 1 of 7 questions then that takes you to the next set of questions and so on and so on, which never really gets you anywhere in the end.I wish I had a better product to suggest for you, personally I will stick with my Philips prontos 1 is almost 10 years old the other is about 4 years and both still work great.Lastly i do want to restate I did not pay for this and i'm still sticking to the the fact that it STINKS!Oh last complaintthere doesn't seem to be a power button on the remote just an off button at the top so you really are forced to use the "activities" menu to do basic things like turn your tv on.I'm going to give this thing another two hours of labor to try to get it to work will call their tech support to see what they have to say but right now it looks like its going to end up in a junk box
Having owned this camera for three months, I can say it is still great. But there have been some small bugs. To me the most annoying problem is that the camera would frequently not recognize the memory card at startup. This forces you to restart the camera and lose a moving or action picture. HP has come up with fix for this software problem. Visit the HP web site and download firmware 1.05. Follow the directions to install on camera and this fix is in.
After reading the reviews on these I purchased several of them thinking they would be good but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. The print is just ok but the ink runs out very quick. It doesn't last for 3,000 prints, I don't even think it lasts for 1,500 prints. The Samsung cartridges are much better and yield a lot more prints.
I overall love my ipod! The only problem is the rechargable battery when it goes dead cannot be replace with out sending it to the factory and me having to pay for the ipod again because they have to take it apart. Ipods are a rip off, don't buy on, by a better iRiver or something! I'll check back if something changes!
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.
Don't waste your time. I should have known better. You get what you pay for. Works well as a 6 foot jump rope.......That's about it.
This is the best cd organizing system out there. It keeps my cds clean and being able to move them from my home rack to a portable case for the road makes them unbeatable. Now if i could only find some replacement sleeves....
I bought this camera to upgrade my little Olympus point and shoot from 2002. A great product as I detail below.This Kodak is a great camera, and for the money delivers unbelievable features. This camera is not just a simple point and shoot, but rather it is an advanced amateur camera with lots of features to go from simple point and shoot to more manual features such as choosing exposure time, settings for certain types of light and even video with sound. You can easily choose - with one button being pressed - between the digital viewfinder or the larger LCD screen for taking the picture.By using the wheel on top of the camera, you can easily access all features. The camera comes with a proprietary battery, but you can use standard AA batteries in a pinch, although standard AA batteries probably won't last long.The lens has 12 times zoom with digital zoom taking it to 18x normal. The camera is certainly larger than a point and shoot, but it is fairly small - about the size of your hands if you cup them together to make a bowl.PicturesThe camera takes some outstanding pictures that make you seem like a better photographer than you probably are. Colors are vibrant and come out beautifully. 7.1 MP gives you sufficient range to zoom into a picture of you want without too much grain.DownloadThe camera uses a standard SD memory card. I bought a 2 GB and 1 GB card for use with the camera and on the highest settings a 1GB card should give you about 300 pictures, quite a lot for almost any situation.Downloading the pictures onto your computer is fairly easy - using a included USB cord. However, I must say that the instructions are not as clear as they could be and I had to figure out some features by trial and error. This included how to look at the pictures on the camera without having the lens pop out (go to features and press on and you will be fine) and downloading the pictures to the camera the first few times (you have to put the cord in order before the computer will probably recognize the camera for download - frankly my Olympus was easier to accomplish this task)ShortcomingsOf the few shortcomings this camera has, I mentioned the confusing download which is not intuitive at first (I admit I actually had to look at the directions). Second, sometimes the auto-focus will take a few moments to capture the subject you want - again not a real huge issue but it is noticeable. And I suppose that is really the only issues I have with the camera. It is a good product.ConclusionGive the price, if your looking for a camera which can serve as an all-around platform for simple picture taking to more advanced features giving you manual control, and in a pinch a decent video camera to take video with sound limited only by memory - than look no further because this is a great camera. For the money it is a very good deal! I am very satisfied with this camera.
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.
I purchased a 42" Philips Ambi Light Plasma TV Model #42PF9631D/37, during the last week of September 2006. The TV stopped working the 1st week in November 2006, 6 days after the 30 day return policy expired. The 12 month warranty means they get to keep trying to fix it. We're going into our 3rd month now, and the TV still is not working. 36 days it was working, 66 days it has not. You do the math. It is now January 15th, 2007, and I still do not have a TV that works. I would not recommend purchasing this TV . When it worked, it had a great picture but now it has no picture. If you like to gamble, I say go for it! But if you don't like to pour money down the drain, then don't do it...I won't do it again.
i have two of these. One in back of my desktop to connect keyboard, mouse, long data cable, scanner and external hard drive. I have a second one in front to connect whatever I need. If i have to change out my desktop for my laptop, using these hubs minimizes the number of cables i have to fool with.
I had purchsed a Linksys router and set up a wireless network in my house. However I had a PC on the far end of the house. I dreaded the idea of opening up the box to install a card. Its not something I like to do. A friend reocmmended the Linksys WUSB54G Wireless Adapter. It works great! No opening the box. No fussing with screws. Just follow the instructions on the CD and plug the device into a USB port. This will make it very convenient if I need to use it on another computer that doesn't have a wireless card.
Audiophiles seem to prefer the spade style, but I found that the slightest movement of the speaker cable will loosen the nut on the speaker binding post. I returned those connectors for the banana style of the same Monster model, and am very happy with these. The "quick lock" feature is indeed quick and makes a very solid connection. I particularly like that the wire strands are splayed around the connecting surface, and as a result more individual wire strands are in physical contact with the connector. Tip: Buy a can of Caig DeOxit Gold and spray all connector surfaces as well as the bare wire strands before assembling.
i bought this battery as a cheap backup battery for my canon sd600. this battery worked great for the first six months. but after that, this battery was only able to hold about a half-day's worth of juice on a full charge. i know that rechargeable batteries tend to degrade over time, but c'mon... that's ridiculous. in comparison, the canon battery that originally came with my camera still works nearly as good as new.
This is the kit lens that comes with Canon Rebel XTs models and others. I just bought the XT 350 with this lens. I'm a pure newbie to SLR photography, but I dove right in since I have been a avid shooter with 35mm for years.I did a lot of research and read reviews on different type of lens, as I was concerned with the (UNFAIR) bad rep of this kit lens after I ordered the camera. Even from expert review sites, they admit the dogged perception of this lens is unfair indeed and this is actually a very good everyday lens.After 2 weeks of use, I have to agree. Here are the reasons:1) Afford ability: You can pick this lens used/aftermarket easily for under $100. It is worth every penny of that. The new, more expensive model with Image Stabilization (IS) is better, but overrated. I'm a beginner and it only took me a week of learning to start getting the most out of this lens. Its image quality is terrific. You can't beat the value from this!2) Color and Sharpness: The lens, is very sharp and can capture great images. The reason most newbies doesn't like this, is because it doesn't work well with the point-n-shoot modes on the SLRs. I was frustrated too at first as images wasn't "right", but it's the user, not the lens. Play with the P mode instead of the point and shoot modes. Learn to use the exposure settings (based on light conditions, adjust your light conditions higher/lower to capture the amount of light appropriately, and use the build in flash occasionally in very bright conditions. keep experimenting, and you will see this lens' potential. I am very happy with my latest set of results from my honeymoon trip so far.. they keep on getting better and better...3) Weight, portability - As a newbie, you don't want huge zoom lens that's heavy to lug around. This is light weight from its plastic body, and easy to carry around for everyday use.So, if you are getting started, learn to love this lens. You are using SLR for a reason, so ditch the point and shoot, start experimenting, and have fun with this. After 2-3 weeks learning curve, it will SMOKE ANY 35mm digital camera's results easily. You don't need the more expensive Image Stabilization version unless your hands shake all the time and need to take many night mode/slow shutter pictures.This lens is worth every $ of its ~$(one benjamin) street price tag, and when you get very comfortable with SLR basics, I then recommend the~$(four benjamins) Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) as its replacement. But for now, I am perfectly happy with this lens and believe you will too.Happy shooting! Check out the night view pictures and the Ayutayya pics I have uploaded as samples of what this cam can do. the Images are untouched!!
I purchased the top o' the line Macbook Pro 15" (with extra memory, 2.5 GHz, and the high-rez / no-glare screen option).It's, of course, a great machine. I knocked a star off my review because of the battery life and the (I assume necessary) fan sound. My MBP from a couple of years ago didn't have an audible fan noise, and the fan never kicked into "high gear" like this one does on occasion. It's a more powerful machine, so I guess this comes with the territory. This increased power also seems to have shortened the duration of a battery charge. Don't fall for the "up to seven hours". I get MAYBE half that. Yes, I'm a power user, but even with simple tasks (and the screen at about 40%), the battery still drains faster than my old unit. It's a brilliant device, so these aspects are annoyances that I can live with. Oh, I am also disappointed that the 15" MBP doesn't have USB 3. It's got USB 2 and firewire. Of course it has Thunderbolt, but that's not yet embraced by very many third party devices. I picked up an external back-up drive with firewire, but it was a bummer to shop and see all the drives with USB 3. Apparently only the 17" MBP has USB 3. BTW, I much prefer the no-glare screen.
I own this laptop for around 2 years. Though I was happy during first few months, this laptop started giving me lot of problems...Here are the pros and cons of it:Pros:1) Awesome screen clarity (Xbrite technology)2) Keyboard and Touchpad are really nice.3) Good Performance...no need to wonder as it's pentium 4 2.8 ghz, 512 MB RAM.4) It has memorystick slot, nice to have if you have a sony digital camera.Cons:1) It's heavy, heavy, too heavy for a laptop.2) It comes with a large size brick i.e) the power adaptor...aweful even a B grade brands are giving very small adaptors...3) The sound quality is terrible.4) No external control of volume/brightness etc. You need to have the Sony special software to enable the special keys to do that. Once you format and reinstall your windows, you are lost. You need to purchase those software/windows xp home CD seperately. Sony doesn't give them for you along with the laptop.5) Known Problem with the Wireless connection. It goes disconnected every 5 or 10 minutes.6) A very known problem with this model. There are several forums yelling at Sony for this issue. There are websites trying to form a group to legally fight with Sony on this. It's a manufacturing defect. The Ram Slot is poorly manufactured so the Ram easily breaks out of the slot over the time. It freezes the system completely. Only if you have some idea of hardware or if you have gone through all crying forums, you are safe. Otherwise see the next Con.7) It will cost around half of the laptop price to do a service on the laptop. You need to send it to some place via post (all postal cost will be yours)8) After my warrenty period, I was asked to pay 19.99 $ to talk to a Custumer Support Rep to discuss about the same RAM issue I got with my laptop (See previous Con). Luckily, I saw those forums and fixed it by myself.9) Aweful battery life. Initially it gave me around 1.5 hr and now it's giving around 35 minutes...10) It's too costly...You may save around 500 $ if you buy a better laptop (like Dell).I bought this only for the brand name Sony. But I am sure I won't buy a sony laptop again. I would recommend Dell or HP.
I would highly recommend this expander. Used in an office enviornment through 3 walls and a distance of approx. 50 feet. When I first set up my pc, I had little or no signal at all. Others who were at about 40 feet and only 2 walls, had poor signal strength, but, were able to acess the internet. Rather than go through the expense of hard wiring, which was suggested by my local PC store, I decided to purchase this expander.Although I did have to call Linksys Tech support in getting it set up, after 5 minutes, I was up and running. Now, all PC's in my office are showing "Excellant" signal strength. Have used for about 1 month with no problems at all.
I received my Canon digital camera for Christmas. While I began to use it immediately, I quickly became aware of the potential damage it might sustain when being transported in a coat pocket or in a purse. I went on line at Amazon, searched for camera accessories, and found this option. I was a little skeptical: the price was so low! Could it actually be useful? Of course, since it was so cheap, I figured the risk was low. After a typically-fast Amazon delivery, I was happy to discover the soft-sided case was very well made and fit my camera perfectly. There's even a small hole through which you can thread the camera strap, making it easy to have the camera in its case and carry it. I'm thrilled with the purchase!
The Nikon original battery has a fourth contact to maintain the CMOS info. This battery does not. I was plagued by error messages saying the camera clock was reset until I figured out what was wrong. Using this battery, the D40 still worked and wrote to the card, though.The "real" Nikon battery handled 2 weeks of wildlife shooting in Africa with only one recharge, even with an autofocus and antishake telephoto. I'd get one of the Nikons instead of two of these.
Bought this for a 2006 GMC Sierra, when replacing my factory stereo. Works great and looks good.
This little unit has a terrific sound quality and we are thoroughly enjoying it, especially during the holiday season.I highly recommend this item!
like at least one other reviewer, i have a big issue with the keyboard transposing letters as i type. it is EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING, because i cannot type at my normal speed without continuously backing up to make corrections. in the few minutes or so it has taken me to type this review, i have had to stop and make about 12 corrections.i contacted adesso support, and their response was that "it happens on all keyboards". it doesn't. between work and home i have about 20 keyboards from a number of manufacturers, and guess what? none of those keyboards, or any other keyboard i have used since 1980 has had this problem. adesso offered to take it back and send a replacement, but that won't fix the problem. it is a design problem. so i give up. my money is down the drain and i will get another keyboard. it's too bad, because if it weren't for this problem, it would be a great little keyboard.
This is my best computer purchase since I bought my daughters "MAC"...I love it so much its my plan to purchase another one.
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.
I ordered these as a gift for my wife to use on the beach and she likes them. They seem to be good quality and fold up nicely to minimize space.
I am extremely disappointed in this product. The blue light is obnoxiously bright, the alarm comes on at a very high volume everytime, regardless of where you set it, the feedback from the iPod is unacceptable and the remote barely works.To make matters worse, I called customer service for the iLive and they won't refund my purchase price because it is "operating as designed". Apparently they are aware of the fact that the alarm turns on very loud and that there is feedback from the iPod. According to them that was how it was originally designed and manufactured, therefore "operating as designed". However, they assured me that the design team is taking this criticism "into account when they design the next model".
i ordered this thing 6 weeks ago and have yet to receive it. i was provided a tracking order. i was able to track it up until june 13th and then it stopped updating the tracking information. yes, it was cheap, but still... i guess i can come back and review it if it ever decides to arrive. i've NEVER had an issue with ordering on amazon regarding receiving an order or the timeliness until now.
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
This camera is great if you want to take pictures at day, with lots of light, at a park, beach, etc. is really usefull 'cause it is as little as you can see at the picture, you can take it wherever you want without problem. The resolution is not the best so if you want to take super quality pictures this is not your camera. As a webcam is really good too, so it is great if you want a webcam and a photo camera 2 in 1.I couldn't ask for more for this price.
I ordered this boombox b/c it was under $50 dollars with a CD player. When I started testing all the figures, I noticed that my forward skip key on the CD player doens't work very well. You have to push it just right for it to work.Wouldn't recommend.
Works great so far, and seem to get a great signal strength. Fits pretty snug into the several different jacks I tried
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.
This drive is great for a cheap price. It is very fast, 10k rpm and 16mb cache. The clear Window on the drive looks amazing through my Clear windowed case on my computer. You can see all the actions of the drive, writing, reading(If you have a see-through case window). The speeds are amazing for gaming, but not really for data transfer. It only has a 1.5 gb / sec transfer rate as to a 3gb for 7,200rpm drives(Strange) but that does not slow down gaming for even a split second. This drive is a must for Graphics hungry games like Crysis, which now loads much faster and runs much less chopy.The ONLY flaw with this drive is the sexy drive window. Since the drive is not housed in a all metal container, the window makes for a little more noise, but if you turn up your game volume you should be just fine.5 stars!
I took a networking class at my high school this year (the MCSE Networking Essentials) and alone fulfilled the class objective. We were supposed to put together a stand-alone network by the end of the semester with the computers from the previous semester's A+ Cert. class. We had two Linksys ISA cards and a PCI card, and an SMC card. I got to take home the PCI card because they didn't work in the computers we had. It plugged in to Windows 2000 Pro easily, and I had no trouble getting my DSL connection up and running. We're going Linksys to network our home now. 3COM has consistently disappointed me in their modems, and the one 3COM NIC card we had didn't operate! I tried it on at least 3 different PCs, including my own.
This is an amazing product, in particular the great audio that this hand held recorder produces. Thanks, Roland Ledet
I am a H def. freak. I am a pain when it comes to technology. I use the most expensive Mosters cables made as today. I have a Bluray player and HD player hooked up to the same 60" XBR2 Sony HD TV. If anybody can tell me that there is a difference in picture quality from the output of this cable and the Monster version, then you are not from Planet Earth.
Excellent headphones, shipped really quickly and when I opened the package and one wasn't working, sent it back free of charge and received the second package quickly as well. Love the headphones!
For a basic 7.1 receiver, it works very well. Sound quality via my Paradigm 5.1 setup is excellent and the inputs are almost as configurable as I'd like. Lack of HDMI switching (only 1 HDMI in/1 HDMI out) is a bit of a limitation, but for the price it's expected (as is the lack of upconversion, but for upconversion you'd have to spend $500-700 at a minimum) and hence for the price, I have no complaints.Paired up with a Logitech Harmony 880 at the moment, both are excellent.Very pleased.
This MP3 is awesome... until a few months of ownership. Then it will start to turn itself off after every tracvk or when skipping tracks... THEN you find out that there is a firmware update for your player, but there is a file you need off the installation disc.. that DOESNT have the file! THEN you contact customer support, who three times replying help you in achieving NOTHING! They send you the same message all three times which are just the same instructions as on the website, I dont even think they READ the emails! And to call them is at international rate!!!! DONT buy ANYTHING from CREATIVE! Especially not this rubbish item!
Since no one here wrote a thorough review of the SCD80, and since I've been a long time Amazon customer, I feel it's time to give back.Overall, this is a terrific camera for amateurs/novices especially. It has a LOT of nifty features for something this cheap. I won't reevaluate the basic technical features, such as the zoom aspects, as it was already covered in the Amazon Editorial review.To start off the review, I'd like to mention what I think to be the most important aspect of any camcorder - video quality. I noticed indoor shooting, in low light situations, the quality can indeed be grainy. It's worthy to point out that I've read reviews of other MiniDV cam's in the $300-500 range and people complain about the same thing, so it's simply how much lux your camera has (the more, the better, the better, the more expensive :) ). If you have lighting set up, you can remedy this depending on how much lighting is provided.Outdoor quality, on the other hand, I must say I am very impressed, especially in comparison to the indoor shooting. I didn't have backlighting problems (when the sun or backlight is so intense and over glaring that your subject becomes dark). In fact, the quality was held intact, AND there is a backlight button if you ever encounter that. Though, as my teacher explained to me, it's best to use WarmCards and exposure settings :)...up to you which works best.The second most important aspect to me, Audio quality, in my opinion, is AWESOME. The Panasonic PVDV52 MiniDV camcorder, in comparison, one reviewer on amazon says:"The built-in microphone has very poor sound quality - voices sound very tinny. I wish it had a way of connecting an external microphone."Hahaha. You won't have this problem w/ the SCD80. As long as your subject is aimed at the front of the camera, you'll pick up voices perfectly. Whatever I shot and recorded, I picked up all the sounds I wanted and needed. In fact, depending on your location, it's so powerful it can pick up the sound of an airliner in the sky. You can use the "WindCut" feature on the camera to suit your needs. Also what's great here is that THERE IS a built-in mic jack w/ the SCD80!!! Not only is the sound quality great as is, but there's the said "WindCut" feature, as well as a mic jack. Though, unfortunately, and this is only through one test, it didn't pick up sound well enough to be considered "good" quality. I guess it simply depends on the mic you use, and the placement of it.Other things..The LCD screen is adequate, and is the only viewfinder of the two I use. The other viewfinder being the "peekhole," which is in black & white, smaller resolution, and harder to film through. The camera is light, not heavy and clunky. As with most, if not all MiniDV digital camcorders, it has an iLink, or IEEE 394, connection (cable or PCI card not included). Don't have the cable or the PCI card slot, so I have yet to test a transfer to my PC myself.To break it down..PROS:* Audio & Video quality* size and weight* connectivity (S-vid, A/V, external mic jacks)* Additional features (remote control, Audio dubbing, night shooting, Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, AC Adapter in-box).CONS:* Low light/indoor shooting = grainy* External mic jack isn't that terrific (like I said, it could be better depending on a better mic and/or placement of the mic)* Very minor, only for college students working on projects or for amateur film makers. As with all consumer/prosumer MiniDV cam's, once the power supply is interrupted, or tape is removed, your timer for the next recorded shot will be set back to zero. Once again, if you're shooting a project for school for instance, it will be a bit harder to edit on the computer.* This is the same w/ the past CON. Again, when power supply and/or tape is interfered w/, and you want to shoot on the same tape after a previous scene/shot, it is VERY HARD TO BACKTRACK AND EDIT! You'll have to find a good spot to backtrack to, and most likely you will have recorded over a few PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS milliseconds of the previous shot. I believe this applies to all or most consumer/prosumer MiniDV camcorders.To sum it up, some companies may throw in features just so you'll buy their product over a competitor's that doesn't have that feature. However, in this case all of the said features work incredibly. In a similar example, the Panasonic PVDV52 again, and one particular Sony model, a Digital 8 camcorder I believe, has a rechargeable battery with it. But it dies very quickly and those that purchased it were FORCED to buy a new battery, at a VERY high cost. So, w/ the Samsung SCD80, you don't have to worry about that, for example.I recommend this camera to amateur film makers and students alike (both like myself, heh), as well as for the average person who records precious moments in life (like birthdays, special events, etc.). Even w/ the few minor hiccups (see the CONS section), the audio and video quality outweigh those hiccups alone...not to mention the cool extras you get with it!Remember to use lighting, and enjoy filming!I hope this was more helpful than the other "reviews" here.
Upgraded to this scanner from an old Astra 1200s SCSI unit. This scanner is MUCH faster and takes better scans. The driver was easy to install and has not been any trouble. The one-button scan feature is pretty useless. In short, beautiful, fast scans.
This is simply the best! Image, features, easiness of handling... Simply the best camera ever! I love it!!!
This is an interesting lens, not sure I am making the most or best use of it, has a bit of a learning curve. That being said the lens is exactly as advertised and the price was good. Good speed on the delivery.
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).
Not much to review since this product is just a cable. However this product makes connecting your iPod to a compatible Kenwood head unit very easy and gives you full control on the iPod as well as charging. With this cable you can connect your iPod stash it somewhere out of the way and never have to touch it again.
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.
This drive sucks. I paid (on sale at Staples) $115.00 And it has not worked well since the day I got it. It locks my computer up so bad, I cannot even shut it down!!! I have to hard power it down and as you know not shutting everything else down causes software problems... I have tried to find firmware upgrades for this drive and none can be found on internet. The front of the retail box (which I still have) brags about Toll Free Technical Support.... uh... so what... someone answers the phone, they don't speak good english and they can't help me. Last Pacific Digital Product I am ever going to buy. Stick with name brands... Plextor, Sony, both support their drives... even the older ones. Gee I am mad!!! I won't get fooled again!
Tried the FM modulator route and it just didn't come in clear most of the time. We have a 2006 Odyssey. It was moderately hard to get the dash apart enough to wire up the DVD player, but once installed, this converter worked perfectly! Best price I've seen anywhere as well. Great item!
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 didn't install any of the wd software, and the xp system I had worked just fine. it does what its supposed to. i've had it for a year, no problems. it nicely goes to sleep when my computer sleeps.
Great product, price and value. You don't need to get ripped off for $40 to $100 to get a good HDMI cable.
I have had the original suction cup for Nuvi 660 GPS since Oct 2008. The last few trips I would get it to stick on the windshield of my Honda CRV but as I started driving it would fall off. I had a garmin a few years back that would do the same thing. You would think that they would improve the suction as the they improve the technology. I guess not. I am looking for other options for mounting my GPS in my car. I otherwise love my Garmin Nuvi.Update to review: I have since bought the dash sandbag gps holder and it is only thing that I have found that keeps the GPS in place and not falling out of sight and also can be moved around easily as needed. I would never go back to the suction cups on windshield.
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.
Man, this is a great cable and so reasonably priced! I mean heck, it hooked by camera right up to my computer with on two movements. Who'd a thunk...
Item received was as depicted and arrived on time as promised. No problems. Good price.
The product was as a described and the deliver very fast. I'm very happy with the purchased. Thank you Ginnie!
I can't say enough about this little monster! It works wonders for me! I posted some pictures of it for all to see, as I thought the provided pictures weren't enough. If my pictures don't convince you this little thing won't do the job, nothing will. It holds my Canon 40D with my Canon 70-200L 2.8 and 580EX II flash mounted, vertically and horizontally with no problems! sure vertically it takes a little find tuning but you are needing a tripod you aren't in a rush. It holds my camera firmly and I love its size! I can put it on my Lowepro SlingShot 100 along with my Canon 40D with attached Canon 24-70L 2.8. This little guy does the job great..Obviously I will report on its quality of build in a few months. But So far it is doing fine!
The B+W Clear UV Haze filter/single coating serves the purpose of protecting an expensive lens. Obviously, for producing a better quality photo, a multicoated filter would be better
This printer has it all. Great looks, it's fast, clear prints, everything! Maybe it's a little pricy, but it's worth the cash. Wether you print 500 pages a day or just 1 a week, this printer is the best. Everyone should own it.
This is a very handy item. This case and the Sony D-EJ011 are a perfect match. I personally don't care for the waist strap though, because when your cd player is playing and it is not flat and level, there is more wear and tear on the player. Also battery life is shortened. Although today's players are able to play on their sides in a case without skipping, I'll pass on that. But it's a wonderful case that improves the look of your player and offer some protection. I removed the waist strap and use a wrist strap instead. Works fine.
I first tried these blank DVDs and they did not work for me and I was very frustrated. There was clear labeling on the package that new firmware was needed for many DVD writers to work with these discs. However, my DVD writer was a variation of what was listed. So I tried about 10 discs and only 1 worked. Tonight I downloaded the firmware for a variation of my HP drive and all works fine.Bottom line - expect to download the firmware and these will work great.
I was given one of these cameras as a gift as a replacement for my beloved Sony 3MP camera. It started out well enough, this took some alright photos until I had it for a week. The camera would not focus correctly, if you zoomed in with it the picture would come out extraordinarily blurry. Some photos I took of friends had a strange hue over them and were blurry to say the least.Another problem I ran into was that the battery life in the camera wore down extraordinarily quickly. If you use this camera with flash the battery will wear out after about 10 photos.In addition when taking a picture the camera would pause for about 5 seconds, the screen would turn black, show the picture I just took for less than a second, turn black again for a few seconds and would then show what I was aiming at.Let's just say I went back to using that old Sony camera I had...I still can't belive how disappointed I was by a camera that was made by one of the best companies in the buisiness.This camera is not one for anyone who wants a reliable camera for everyday use. This is nothing more then a cheap attempt at making a halfway good digital camera. For about the same price you can pick up a Sony 3.2MP Cybershot, which from personal experience is excellent, or for about $10-$20 more a nice Canon 3.2MP Powershot.
I bought a Cruzer Titanium and no hard usage at all. It simply quit working and all the data was lost. The Windows PC sees the drive and says it can not read it. This was not a cheap purchase. I have had much better luck with PNY and Kingston on sale for 1/3 the price of the Titanium. More "quality" Made in China junk... Avoid it.
My 90 year old Mother had a mymailstation for over 10 years but the equipment and support had declined over time. It is key that the gift giver (children) to set up the mailbug before giving it to the senior. The help desk was excellent and it took no time at all to get up and running. My Mother has had it since Christmas and uses it in three different locations with no problems (we use the extra toll free option).The main downside of the unit (that is often used by seniors)are the small letters in the display. Although she has good to moderate vision, my mother strains to see it. Some way to see a larger letter size would be useful, (or optional lens to put in front of it).The unit is invaluable to keep in contact daily since my mother is out of state. She also gets great enjoyment of being able to stay in touch with a simple unit.Overall, this was an excellent Christmas present for her!
Sharp fast lens....took a little getting used to but it produces sharp images at all apertures and focal lengths.....once in awhile I think it looks a little soft around the edges at 2.8 and 24mm.......but I can't be sure yet.....but I know at 3.5 and 4.0 everything is tack sharp...
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.
GREAT FOR BUSINESS AS WELL AS ALL ITS OTHER ATTRIBUTES , IF YOU LIKE MACS BUT WANT A RELIABLE PROVENT ALTERATIVE TO A PC THIS IS A GOOD START
Our T289s arrived from Amazon the day before we were to use them at a weekend trade show at the Santa Clara Convention Center. It ony took me part of one afternoon to learn all of the basics, and the rest of the weekend was 'learn-by-doing', with the help of the incredibly simple instruction manual. We caravaned down in two vehicles with a radio in each, and were able to find parking near one another, which expedited our move-in. Once we got into the event center, we saw -dozens- of this make and model of radio being used by the other conventioneers. During sales lulls, I occasionally played with the scan feature and in fact, during one of those passes, happened to hear a couple of friends of mine that I'd been hoping were there!(The one small drawback over the weekend was that it was the last weekend in March of 2001, and if you remember, there was a tremendous solar storm -- this made the range of the radio somewhat limited, but did not hamper the sound quality nor the ease of use. However, since then, we have had no problems with establishing a long range between radios or finding a quiet frequency, even with the tremendous subspace chatter that is always present in the SF Bay Area. )The T289 has already become a very neccesary part of our shopping expiditions, as it has streamlined the process of being able to keep up with one another without having to adjust to each other's walking speed and / or shopping habits!And yes, they are the COOLEST-looking gadgets around.If you're going to invest in two-way FRS, go ahead and get the Talkabout 289. It's got all the features you will ever need, and it's a very reliable little contraption. Heartily recommended!
WOW! What a great lens for the price. Best suited for low light close range photography. I went to the Philadelphia Art Museum - where no flash is allowed and some areas are dim because of preservation efforts - and the lens performed admirably! All of my photos were brightly lit, great color and in focus! I was so pleased! I haven't tried using it for any closeup sports photography, but I am going to try. I have a NIKON 2.8f zoom lens I usually use for that but I figure it's worth a try. Great product!
I wanted a clix for a long time and found by far the best price here. I wish the battery caargw would last longer and that I could just plug it into an outlet instead of my computer when it needs charging, which would be good if you don't always have access to a pc.The sound is fantastic!*hint* I discovered you can take songs off your player using the napster library,not just windows media player.
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.
Very useful gadget, makes you feel you're using a mini-computer (little less than a laptop). Despite a few bugs in the software (that require frequent soft-resets) both Palm TX and keyboard work very nice together. For email and word processing this keyboard is a must.
I have been using this GPS for the last couple of months. It does a good job in navigating you. Features I like most1. Display is good2. Re-routing , detour options are good if you want to make on the road changes3. Audio directions helps you to focus on th roadI am completely satisfied with this one
First, and foremost, this is the best digital camera I have ever owned. It is very important to always have the camera mode set to "Program". After reading reviews for weeks, prior to buying the camera (Used for 3 days), two complaints stand out. The video noise, while using the playback, and the lack of a viewfinder. The noise is eliminated in the video recording mode by setting the "Focus" menu to infinity or either a lower setting (7.0m, 3.0m, etc.). I may add, the results are always better when you do not use the zoom while video recording. Since this is a 3X optical zoom, moving closer to the subject is better. When you watch professional movies, you will see less zooming because most cameras create a sound, which can be annoying. It is a must to use the pro duo memory stick, using the 640(Fine) setting. Second, the viewfinder is not an issue, when you 1.)Turn on the AF Illuminator, 2.) Set the camera mode to "Program", 3.) Increase the EV to "+2", 4.) Set the Flash Level(see the menu under the infinity setting) to "+", and set the Focus to either "Center AF" or "Spot AF". These seem like a number of steps, but believe me, it will come second-nature, when you practice, practice, practice. This camera is an unique individual. You paid for it, so, use it and it will prove it's worth. I have no complaints, that this camera's built in features cannot be remedy. This camera has unlimited possibilities.
Its a pleasure to be the first reviewer of this item. I purchased the first commercially Mp3 player as soon as it came out. It was the Rio PMP 300 which held a whopping 32 mg dedicatedmemory card. These babies have changed. This Ipod mini is by far the best MP3 player I have had yet. This includes Creative nomadjukeboxes, the zen series, Archos, CD Mp3 players almost all the Rio models, etc. It was hard for me to by an Apple product because I am a PC clone person. On with the review.Good Stuff:Small as hell but easy to use with my big hands.Volume gets real loud if needed. I read somewhere that the Ipod's don't have any umph when it comes to volume. This mini unit gives you more than enough volume.Very easy to learn and use. This is a no brainer. Even though I am a computer geek of sorts its a pleasure to have something work like its supposed to. The computer setup is just as easy.The sound quality is as good as any other unit I have had.The click control is slick. Its hard to describe but it makesthis unit the best of the best for going through the menus and song selection.Not so good stuff.I am not too crazy about the equalizer selections. Their are about 15 or so modes to select from. I would prefer a bass, treble, and other manual settings.As usual, the headphones are not so good. This is normal for every MP3 unit I have ever owned. My favorite portable headsetfor the money is the Koss ear plugs. I replace the plug part with ear plugs that you can buy in a drug store.Any thing with non-removable batteries worries me, but not enough to change my mind about this great unit.
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...
The conceptual design of the remote is excellent 5 stars. However, the charging contacts issue (others have alluded to) and high use buttons (ch +/- and vol +/-) will stop working after about 2 years. Numerous accounts of this on the logitech forum site. The buttons are plastic-ky and feel very flimsy. For the amount you're paying for this remote, the value in return is not there. You'd expect this investment to work more than 5 years. I can understand if the screen goes but the simple, most fundamental aspect of a remote (the buttons) have to be designed and tested for longer use than 2 years. That is the only reason why I cannot give this remote more than 2 stars.
Sized to fit compact EVF/ SLR digital. Works well for hard to fit Konica-Minolta A1/A2. Best I've found. Quite Pleased
Just another "5-star" here. Well designed and made, like the "Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate" I ordered with it. I'm convinced after a couple hours with this support/positioning system that I will be a better photographer through this investment in making the non-viewfinder end of my hobby transparent as possible.Like any American male wants to always do when he acquires a new tool, I was able to operate both the leg length and angle features AND reposition the center column from vertical to horizontal without unfolding the destructions. Sign of good design, no? This device is a quality, rock-solid instrument. I'll be able to shoot in the wind at a landscape or get really close to flowers and insects with the same solid support. Good job Manfrotto.
My problem with the Pro Memory stick is not the quality of the product but in the advertising. I have a Sony DSC-F707 camera.It's a quality digital five megapixel camera but not one of the latest out. I was not aware that the Pro series memory sticks would not work in this camera. Maybe I have missed it but I have not seen it in any of the advertising either. It would apear that I am stuck with a 1GB memory stick that I can never use.
The thing costs under $60 and it plays most of your downloads. Next?!?If it lasts me 3 months it will have paid for itself just for the ability to watch all my downloads without have to hook contraptions up to my television. I got mine last year and I love the thing to death.I'm impressed with its ability to play just about anything I throw at it. It's an added plus that it plays JPEGs and MP3s as well. I highly recommend this product as a high-end stocking stuffer. I'm buying 5 more for other people for Christmas!!
Had it for about a month and it works perfectly. I am very satisfied with this purchase. A great value.
I never received my purchase, i have sent numerous emails to amazon and to the other vendor, but no body ever responded.
This is just your basic protective filter. It is not multicoated but you can also wash it, wipe it with your shirt and do whatever else without damaging it. I will not de-rate it because "oh, it is not as good as a Hoya Digital" because, well, it isn't and it is not priced as such either. You get a decent protective filter for fifteen bucks, if you need multicoating - buy a different filter.I use it in place of a lens cap and will remove it on occasion, shooting into the sun, to reduce glare. In 90% of what I photograph, it is not noticeable. I also read that Tiffens are pretty tough mechanically but I did not yet have a chance to find out.The threaded ring holding the glass can unthread a bit with use. Just tighten it with a pointed object if it does.
I'm the electronics geek / enthusiast in the family. So, it came as a surprise that my wife informed me she was off to pick out a DVD player for the family! What she brought home was this really nice Sony DVP-NS325B DVD Player (Black), loaded with features that make it useful for everyday play. It doesn't record but the sound and picture from every disc we've played (from Finding Nemo, the Indiana Jones Trilogy and even some borrowed dvd club copies) have been absolutely top notch.The remote control as mentioned earlier is easy to use and logically laid out. This is a reasonably priced DVD player, one disc at a time, nothing fancy machine that may not impress your friends by how much it cost, but WILL impress them with the gorgeous picture and sound.John Row
Tried out an upconverting DVD player against the recommendations from many coworkers. This player displays my dvds at beautiful, crip resolutions 720p and 1080i. One issue i've recently noticed is an approximate 1 second delay on the audio-video when I switch resolutions mid-playing.Other than that, excellent picture and experience--not a bad price from Best Buy at around $109.
Very happy with this purchase - it's a no fuss, excellent value for money pull-down screen that was easy to mount and produces a great picture.
the loading dock works great but the rechargeable battery does not fit the Kodak easyshare Z712 IS camera so we still do not have a recharable battery.
I just got this lens on July 2nd '08. It was fantastic out of the box! It gives me full auto on my D80, which means I get autofocus and metering. I can turn it to full manual aperture control, but don't need to on the D80. The glass is crystal clear, the focus is perfect, and it feels substantial to me.I've seen the complaint several times that it feels cheap; I disagree. Every part works smoothly and perfectly. The autofocus is lightning fast. The focus ring and aperture ring work smoothly and without issue. I don't see what the problem is.Get this lens!
I was reluctant to replace my Canon Rebel G with a digital camera that was not an electronic version of the SLR. But I bought the Kodak 712 IS when a good sale came up, and I have never turned back. The 12X optical zoom has a greater range for both close up and distance shots than my 35-80 lens did on the Canon, the pictures are exceptionally clear, the display is large. I can't say enough about it. It has all the same settings that the Canon did, and so far, the pictures are just as good. Just make sure that you if you take a lot of pictures in low light conditions that you have a back up battery as there is no low battery indicator.
This works great. Until a new version of Firefox comes out. Then you need a new Firefox extension to make the fingerprint reader work. Does UPEK provide this for free? Nope: they make you pay. So keep in mind that UPEK treats purchasers of this product as a continuing revenue stream.
I like my new sound projector and it really delivers great sound.What I don't get is why does Amazon offer a free iPod dock (Yamaha YDS-10) that is not compatible with this unit? I believe this is misleading and disappointing since nobody would check out beforehand if these two devices are compatible (otherwise, why would you offer it free with the YSP-800????).So, 5 stars for Yamaha and 0 stars for Amazon on this one!
Compre este producto como nuevo (new) y me enviaron uno usado (used) Iam no happy , sorry!!!!
Just a standard USB cable (not Canon brand, from what I can tell), but works just fine at a fraction of the cost.
I bought the Viking card reader after hearing how easy it was to install and use. It sure has lived up to that reputation. I just followed the instructions and it installed just like they said it would. I have Windows 98 on my iMachine. It was so easy to install that I thought I must have done something wrong as it was all automatic and quick. I called Viking's technical support. They were very fast answering and very polite, and they answered all of my questions. I have now been using this for a few weeks and am very happy with the product and the original support I received. They had suggested that I move the files onto my hard drive to avoid over-filling the card with temporary files before making changes to the pictures. I have been using the reader with the Kodak card, a USB-Ready card I bought, and a Viking card.
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 use this surge outlet to power a tube audio amplifier and fan. This works perfectly to have a single ON/OFF switch for both units. I had a larger one of these on my desk at work and these Tripp Lite outlets are much better made than most of the ones you find in retail outlets. The have a metal case and very heavy duty switch and outlet. Should the internal protection device fail or be destroyed by a major surge, it should be easy to repair. Most cheaper surge protectors are discarded after they fail.
Worked as expected and was mailed in the most timely fashion.This company was just fantastic. You wont go wrong with them....
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.
paid lots more for same cartridge last time - cheap way to get ink - best deal available - will make another purchase soon
Being a splitter, this device is intended to split an optical signal output from a device (such as a DVD player or Satellite dish) to feed inputs on two devices such as amplifiers or receivers or a recorder.I am running out of a satellite receiver into this splitter and on one side is a 3 foot short TOSLINK into the front room receiver, then the other side is going into a 50 foot run into a bedroom receiver.Both receivers are getting sufficient signal to produce unhindered Dolby D PL IIx sound in both rooms simultaneously.As some of you know, digital is pretty much working or it is not working, and as such this little splitter both does the job and passes enough signal to drive the 50' run with no problems.This should not be confused with a switcher, because it outputs to the two sides equally and simultaneously, there is no switch in the unit. I understand from other reviews that it CAN be used as a 'combiner' to take two outputs and feed those into one device's input, but this is not what the device is intended to do, that's why it's not called a mixer. :-)Oh and be advised that you will need to use a TOSLINK cable out of your source to connect to the splitter; the splitter does not have a male end to plug directly into the source- all connections on this 27027 are female.The TOSLINK cables snap into the receptacles in the splitter and are held there as you'd like them to be. Cables To Go has a real winner here, for a great price.
The scanner does exactly what it claims. It's amazing. Turn a book into a searchable PDF. And you don't break the binding squashing the book against the glass. It scans almost up to the inside edge of the page. The scanner is just heavy enough to remain steady as you gently press the book against the glass. Everything from it's 4" height to button placement shows that it was ergonomically designed to scan a whole book.But the only documentation in the box was a large folded sheet - installation instructions on one side and a quickie guide to scanning on the other in English, German and French. The scanning instructions were not complete and I spent a couple hours figuring things out by myself. The software seems powerful and extremely accurate - I was pleased with the results of the finished product.As far as I can tell, the Corporate version is the same hardware and drivers as in the much less expensive Standard version. I ordered the new OmniPage Pro 16 (which includes the PaperPort PDF assembler) and I'm hoping that will be even MORE accurate. It will certainly be easier to use.
I am suprised. I thought it would be smaller! This thing is huge. It lowered the tempatures of my computer by 10 degrees freinhight. Fans at full speed makes a noise but its not annoying. I play music at loud volumes so it is not noticeable to me. I am happy with it. It looks different then in the picture. In the picture it looks like the front is grey but the whole thing is black. Led fans have a pleasent light to them. The inside is lit up also. The fans light up the whole inside and it looks kind of mysterious. I would buy again. Smooth edges saved fingers.(edit around 1 year later)although I was overall satisfied with the quality and look and feel of the case after time I have found faults in its design. One problem with the Antec 900 is the lack of dust filtering in the front. One of the downsides of having a case with a window is having to keep the inside clean. Antec could have thought of this and did 3 things. They could have made more holes and places for ties for managing cables. They could also have painted it a matte black on the inside so dirt and dust that comes in unfiltered doesn't stand out as much. As for the noise? My computer is now siting in an Antec P183 which is what I call truly quiet. I personally think this case would be better for a liquid cooling system. If you service your computer and swap parts a lot its difficult to work in. Plenty of room with an SLI system in it.With the cons in mind at the current price it is still not a bad buy but keep these cons in mind when case shopping. If you want something that will keep your system cool and the listed cons arnt a problem for you this is a good case for the price.
My old TiVo remote bit the dust and this was the exact replacement I needed. Got used to the layout and did not want to try to fuss with one of those universal remotes.
I purchased two ThinkPads and they both came without additional track point caps. The cap that came installed is not the one that I prefer, so I ordered this item and my experience is very good with the product and transaction.
Have used item very little but pleased with it. I would recommend to anyone with need of such a device.
The main reason why i bought these speakers was the price. I didnt want to spend more than 50$ so these fit the bill. I wasnt sure if they would be any good because they are so cheap but after reading the reviews i felt pretty confident. I have nothing but positive things to say about these. They sound better than my CD player. I have a 3rd generation Ipod and it works (and docks) perfectly fine.I am no audiophile and dont know anything about audio equipment, but i love music and can spot when it doesnt sound clear. The sound on these is crisp and the volume goes up reasonably high withouth any static or crackling. Granted ive only had these for about 2 weeks, but so far they are as advertised. And for the price, you cant go wrong. I didnt see any other speakers in this price range with such positive reviews so i would definitely recommend these if not for the price alone.UPDATE: I've had these for about a year now. I take them with me EVERYWHERE; camping trips, ski trips, beach, etc. everyone is always extatic that we have music, and the sound is still absolutely fine. Love love LOVE these speakers, wouldnt go on a trip without them!
The hum in your Audio/Video system is called a 60 Cycle hum. (because that's what your house power has is 60 cycles per minute). Or, do you have bars that are rising up the screen, that's a 60 cycle impact too.The reason? There is a difference between the ground used in your home equipment and your cable equipment. Let's not get into the details; that is just what it is.What this little device does it to separate your Cable's ground from your equipment so the difference can not generate a 60 cycle hum on your TV/System.You can eliminate this with proper grounding if you know how, if you don't or don't want to put that level of effort into this problem then get one of these.As others have said, you might get a little signal loss if you have a weak signal or a long cable run. If that is the case put a two way CATV amplifier at the beginning of the cable run where the cable enters your house. Make sure it is grounded properly.Good Luck!
It's an HDMI cable. It connects my Roku to my TV. There's not a whole lot more to get excited about.
This trimmer is for long eye brows and such. Not for nose, as blades only run along side, not top. It's kind of light and cheaply made, too.
I bought this due to my experience with the same model in work. I knew it was a good product, so bought one for my home computer.
I purchaced one of these cameras in Indiana for a cross country trip. It worked from Indiana to South Dakota. I replaced it in Tacoma, Washington, then continued home to Alaska. I replaced it again in Alaska. The camera will turn on and off by itself. I have changed batteries with no luck. I e-mailed Olympus and asked if any one else had a problem. I was told no, all of there cameras worked fine. They offered to repair if I sent to California, but that was a big hassle. Camera now collects dust and is not worthy of the garage sale pile. I will not buy another Olympus product and would suggest you do not either.
I have a Linksys access point model BEFW11S, which the WRE54G does not support. Although this product is advertised to work with 802.11b networks, that only applies on the adapter side (the wireless network card in your computer), not the WAP side.
Bought this camera in April and have taken hundreds of pics with this versatile camera, indoors and out. I just keep it on auto mode in all departments and it does a great job in bringing me the pics I want. Garnished this camera with a 128 MB compactflash card, extra battery w/case and the complete lens kitand this baby doesn't stop surprising me with its quality work. Even 8 1/2 X 11 size pics come out as sharp and clear as a 4 X 6.One of the best buys I ever made on a camera (I have plenty of film cameras that I will retire).
I have previously used TomTom, Navtech and other systems. One of them in my SUV that is pretty sophisticated. This 720 is easily runs with the best.Okay let's start with the bad:1) The battery life sucks. (I don't plan to use this without the car charger and I have GPS in my Treo for travel.)2) A bunch of POI's are missing or showing up where there isn't anything.Now the good:1) Nice bright screen and auto night day switching just like my SUV2) The "Where am I" feature is very interesting and I believe would be a great asset in an emergency.3) The MP3 player is okay and the FM transmitter to play the music and hear prompts over the radio works well.4) Pairs well with my Treo and connects very fast. Listeners comment that they can't tell I am on handsfree. Great sound.5) Can be used with a remote to avoid fixating on the unit and taking your eyes off the road. Highly recommended.Summary:I like it. Used with the remote it is easy to use without constantly taking your eyes off the road. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a GPS and wants Bluetooth and FM Transmitter.UPDATE: November 17, 2009Overall I am still happy with the 720. The battery is nonexistant but I knew that going in. One issue has been maintaining Bluetooth pairing with my Treo and remote. If the battery runs down (frequent) or if heaven forbid I shut off the Bluetooth, the pairing is lost. It is not an easy thing to get them working again. It may be the Treo as well as I have had to reset it to reconnect with the 720 from time to time.The speaker has started to buzz when using it for calls. I am crossing my fingers that it doesn't die.This unit is ONLY worth the discounted price. Paying more would make this a bad deal.
Absolutely great.And used in stand alone mode it makes for super photos.
I bought this three days ago and have had nothing but problems. It is going back tomorrow and I will never buy another iPAQ. I had an older model iPAQ (3800 series) that I had gotten used in December. I had started having major problems with it crashing on me about two months ago. I debated over getting a new iPAQ after those problems and the bad reviews on Amazon for HP's in general. I had decided to go with Dell but my husband took me shopping for our anniversary and all we could find was this HP. It was so pretty and cool that I forgot my plans and bought it because I just had to have it NOW! What a mistake.The machine itself works great, it was when I started trying to install the software that the problems started. Active Sync would not install properly and ended up crashing the first computer I tried installing it on. (Putting the computer in permanent Safe mode.)I thought at first that it was a problem with my computer so I tried loading it on my other, newer one. Same problems with Active Sync only this time I was getting a message saying that the software was not compatable with Windows XP and might mess up my computer if I continued to try syncing it. This was strange since on the box it says it IS compatable.I contacted HP today and yes, their customer service IS as bad as I've heard. They of course denied that it could possibly be a problem with their machine or software - BOTH of my computers must have messed up at the same time, coincidentally when I got the PPC! They were basically no help at all.My husband spent 5-6 hours after work getting the first computer fixed, quite a job since he's not a computer expert. He finally got it done and I started over. Well, guess what - I got the software loaded, well only Active Sync - Outlook wouldn't load so I stuck with the version I already have on there. But of course when I tried to sync the computer could not detect the PDA, just like yesterday before my PC crashed. I tried it over and over, even using a cord from my old PDA. Then tried it all on the other computer. NO, it does not work at all and yes, I did get a message AGAIN about incompatible device drivers for XP like I got yesterday. (And the HP support people swore this is impossible.) There is supposed to be a Logo on the product box that says XP compatible, which there is not.So I have this very expensive calendar/phone book/calculator/To DO list and that's about it. I can't download e-mails or add programs or anything if I can't connect to my computer. It basically useless. I'm so didgusted I want to throw it as hard as I can. Now I have to drive one hour each way and waste all that gas money and time to return this stupid thing. I have six children - I don't have time for this garbage! I just want to cry and HP could care less. I told them all of this and they just said, &quot;See your vendor.&quot; Who's going to repay my husband and me for our wasted time and money dealing with the problems this machine has created???I am taking this back. I might get a Dell but honestly I'm so disgusted that I may just forget PDA's entirely and stick with old-fashioned pen and paper. It's not fancy and may not be as easy to carry around but at least it's reliable and if it does get lost or messed up it's not that expensive to replace.
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
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 bought this for my Xbox 360 slim. Ultra simple, just hook one end to the Xbox and the other to the TV. Then play games in 1080p. Works great.
Gets the job done, can't tell the difference of picture quality from my $60 HDMI cable to this one!!! Although the more expensive one feels a lot better but is only 3 feet.
I purchased the optech Neoprene Pouch for my Olympus E510 DSLR. I am very happy with it. It prevents me from banging up my new camera when I am carrying it around to get some interesting photos. It is just as Op/Tech describes and I would recommend it. The delivery was quick and I have only positive things to say about the experience.
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.
Removing AAA batteries from the charger is a real pain. Also, you must be careful when inserting AAA batteries to be certain that they are pushed in all the way.
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.
my hubby bought this because it was compact, light weight and gas free. we are in the poconos and have a lot of rocks that would catch in the motor, we went through 2 mowers already. Because this mower is compact, he was able to avoid the rocks in his path. he is satisfied with this mower.
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.
This Flash drive is pretty good.The speed isn't what they say.I got:For one big file: Write 19 m/sec, Read 24 /secFor many small files: Write 2 m/sec, Read 8 m/sec.This drive is a little pricey too.The San Disk Contour gets about the same speed,and costs less. However it has U3 on it.
Bought this used from Amazon and it has been great. Have had it for more than a year and it is still going strong. Arrived packed very well and in good condition. Looked like brand new. Arrived quickly. Very happy with this purchase.
Fits lens great, protects it, just what you need. I bought it for my canon 18mm-200mm lens
I was looking for a car Y adapter for the cig lighter so I could hook up a radar detector and a GPS unit. This seemed to fit the bill, however the adapter doesn't hold the plugs too well and both small and large plugs would pop out of the adapter. Sometimes plugs would pop out of the adapter from the car hitting bumps in the road or whatever and it would disconnect devices. All in all, not exactly what I was looking for as it could not get a secure grip on the power cables plugged into it.
I recently purchased a pair of these speakers and added a 10-inch subwoofer as well as two bookshelf monitor series speakers. WOW! For speakers that Polk Audio considers entry level these are an excellent choice for someone who wants to save money and get a well rounded speaker system that covers an array of music genre. From Classical music to Rap, these speakers will do the job.
You just can't go wrong with the Motorola Surfboard cable modem. It's basic, simple, stable and it's performance is exceptional. It's a win win decision to get one of these and stop paying exorbitant modem rental charges to your ISP.
Exactly what we needed and at a price less than half what we could find in most stores, will definitely purchase from this company again.
It's a great experience purchasing this HDMI cable. The price is amazing! The delivery is very fast and I am very happy about the cable. Although I am aware of some difference between this cable and some very high end and expensive monster cables, considering the amazingly low price, I strongly recommend this one.
This product works, until it breaks on you. I had this for maybe 3 months before the housing became loose and I had to get a new one. My advice is to get one that is more sturdy than this.
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!!
When searching for my amp kit I already had an idea of how much I wanted to spend but I didn't want something cheap and I needed the right gauged. While browsing through Amazon and their many brands to choose from I found the kicker amp kits. After comparing them with some others I believed that kicker was the brand to choose. After the arrived it installed it right away and I was very impressed with the quality of the accessories that came minus the wires. After browsing around searching for the price on each accessory I was amazed on how much I paid for the kits and the quality of parts that came with it. Dollar or dollar and part for part the kicker kit is far better any street wire kit out there. Stay with the bigger quality names and you shouldn't be disappointed.Kicker 05PKD4 4-Gauge Dual Amplifier Power Kit
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.
This product works great. I have Vista 64 bit and Microsoft finger print reader does not work with 64 bit. I heard about this product on one of the Microsoft boards and decided to give it a try. It works great. You do have to search for the 64 bit software but it is not hard to find, It remembers all of my passwords and it logs me into my computer, Also works great with Firefox. Wonderful product, just wonderful! I love it! Best purchase I have ever made.
This is my 4th, not because they fail, but because I can't get enough of the 500G AAKS, they are quiet and pretty quick. I have just added this one to my RAID 0 and have 1.7TB of usable storage with an average transfer raid of almost 300MB/s with a Max of 384MB/s out of a software RAID on Ubuntu 10.04. Boot time is about 15 seconds from POST. All in all, these are really good drives.
The four stars are strictly for the following:-4Gb hard drive, which alone is a $300 item in bulk;-WMA and MP3 playback;-nice LCD interface;-USB 2.0 speeds for really fast xfer rates;-instantaneous recognition by WinXP/2k machines.Those features above make this an outstanding player, and should make this a 5-star item. However:-the enclosed headphones are earbuds, I don't like 'em;-it isn't armored enough for decent shock-resistance (would like to see it rubber-skinned like its cousin the Rio Cali);-no belt-loop holster or anything like an armband, so exercising with it might be a little challenging;-FM headphone function is extra (boo!);-controls are dexterity-building exercises in themselves.This thing has an LCD screen, so why not use a thumb-wheel with pushbutton ability to handle on/off and playback? Granted, it has a four-way pad and a separate button which should be sufficient, but my banana-sized fingers keep jumping selections to &quot;Menu&quot; instead of scrolling left or right through the playlist.Here's why this is so critical: this player can hold 500-1000 songs, depending on how dense the encoding is. Navigating through a straight list of 500 or 1000 songs takes awhile. Folders become paramount to organizing songs or artists, just so you can find something you like inside of a minute.But does it play well? Does it do what it should? Oh yes, most definitely. And having a Li-On battery in it that recharges off the USB port is *exactly* what every player should have (if it used my Nokia 3650's battery I'd have given it the fifth star for the serendipitous convergence).&quot;Would I buy it again?&quot; Sure, if I could find another one.&quot;Is it better than the Rio Cali?&quot;Hmmm... the Cali is definitely nice, armored with an armband I really like, better UI (LCD presents info much faster, is square and shows more at a glance), has FM built-in. But 4Gb makes up a lot of ground on 256Mb, even 768Mb if you pony up some cash for a 512Mb SD Card. Nah, the Muvo2 isn't perfect, but it's capacious, and sometimes that's more important.Fred
everything else is great, except its low built-in memory.but that's why theres something called &quot;memory expansion&quot;just buy a smartmedia card (i recommend 64mb) and it's good to go.the player's pretty cheap, so buying a memory card wouldn't really hurt.
Can't be more pleased with this Tom Tom 720. Great product and price. Does all I want it to do and more is easy to transport. Did find that US Map was outdated and TOM TOm home would not update for free under the latest map guarantee. Contacted TOM TOM and they readly downloaded an updated map after I sent proof of purchase with logo from Amazon.com. Have since purchased a map of Ireland where I will be traveling. Is easy to update and easy to download from your computer. I find the Tom Tom has a great support group and features which are not offered with other GPS systems for the price. Recommend you check out all the features before buying. Haven't used it too much yet, but to date is pretty accurate and easy to use. If anything like my previous Tom Tom I will enjoy using it.
this little adapter has made printing photos off my memory card a breeze, and eliminates the need for cord from camera to computer
I bought these speakers based on reviews from many different sources. I admit they sound great, amazing actualy. The remote is fabulous and the wireless rear speakers are just what anyone needs for any office or home. The speakers are equally balanced for any type of music and/or PC game. The clarity at any volume level is amazing especialy low volumes which I have never enjoyed from a non-home speaker set. Grant it I did have the speakers coupled with a very high end sound card.To the point. Like I said these speakers ROCK, WHEN they work. I have purchased and returned this speaker system TWICE. Once through an Amazon vendor, once through another vendor. Like I said they sound amazing so I tried a second time.Basically the speakers would work when first powered up then they would simply fade out and stop working. When I contacted the original sellers they both said they were aware of this issue with this specific system. I am not going to get bitten a third time. It's a waste of my time having to rebox and return ship them.A friend of mine has the same system, no problems what so ever. Maybe the sound Gods hate me? Who can say. Like I said I loved them when they worked. You decide.
The 3rd in the 5400 line, this model doubles the RAM and hard drive size of the 5410 and like that model, includes a NIC (network interface card) to make networking and fast access connections to the Internet more simple. It also features a CD burner that's twice as fast (16x). More importantly, the Athlon CPU (Central Processing Unit, or 'the brain') is much better than the Celeron CPU found in the lower end models. This will allow for better gaming graphics and faster overall function. Few users would find this machine inadequate.
I purchased this cable to connect my laptop to my HDTV set and for the most part it works extremely well. One time it took some adjusting of the cable in the connector slot in the side of the TV to get my computer to show up on the TV screen. There doesn't seem to be any loss of video quality.If you do a little research on the internet you will find that all the expensive cables they sell you in the store are ripoffs. The inexpensive ones you can buy here are just as good at a fraction of the price.
simply a amazing camera, i had a S5100 before, and the new features of the s5200 are really cool.the new color processor works excellent, also the iso up to 1600 provide a wide range of creative shoots!and, at least the antiblur system is simply great...if u are searching for a nice portable and real value camera, this is a excellent choice.!
Works just fine with my camcorder, so I guess I really couldn't ask for more.
My old powered hub was not working with all my devices on my new iMac. As soon as I plugged this in and connected the peripherals, everything worked fine. Works as advertised, that is as good as it gets.
I purchased this mouse (Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000)1.5 month ago. It was with AA-battery. Regardless of everyday using. It battary still works. Good precision. Good quality.
I liked this sleeve since the first time I saw it on Amazon. It does the job, but it's not that pretty. It protects my macbook pro 13,3" perfectly, specially the ziper-protection inside it. I wolud say that is a basic sleeve. And for being that basic, the price is a little expensive (just a little).
1-Disable WEP on your Router or AP2-Hit the auto-configuration buttom for a couple seconds(if everything goes well both lights on the expander will turn blue)3-open your Internet explorer browser and type 192.168.1.204 a window will pop up leave the user name blank and put admin as a password.4-configure the expander(make sure that the default gateway and subnet mask settings are identical with your Router or AP,change password on the expander if desired save settings.5-Enable WEP on the expander, once again remember to use the same settings as in your Router or AP, save settings again.6-Go to your Router or Ap settings and enable WEP. Bang you're DONE. Enjoy(By the way this instructions are using a Linksys router or AP,I have not try using another brand)
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 Sunpak 2001UT tripod is exactly what I wanted and needed! I have a D5000 Nikon and the tripod it is perfect for it, with the 55mm and 70 - 200 mm lens. Thank you!
I got this drive to save on wasted CDs, which mount up, when loaded with lots of small incidentals. Not having used a ZIP drive before I was expecting something like a floppy disc performance on a larger scale, but was surprised at its almost hard drive read / write speed.It's also good not to have to lug another power unit around with my laptop, as is the negligible demand on system resources unlike that of some portable CD burners. The 100MB capacity may appear paltry by today's standards, yet is sufficient for the majority of instances. The 100MB media is also easier on the pocket.A disc can be electronically write protected, and read /write protected by using a password. This feature is not available for a CD unless the files are encrypted inside a .ZIP or some other kind of archive file, or an encrypted file, such as ABIcoder. So security is simplified with your ZIP drive.By plugging the ZIP drive into a USB port it will be recognised as a removable drive, that can be read and written to by dragging and dropping in the normal fashion. Any Iomega features will not be available, for which you have to install the Iomega software.My experience of this installation is as follows: When the installation is complete, choose the Reboot Later option, and manually restart your computer to finish. The Iomega auto option tends to hang the computer and things don't work out as expected. After re-booting, confirm - in windows - that the Send To drop down, displays the ZIP drive along with your floppy drive, etc. If not, the installation will need to be re-done.So far I've installed the Iomega software onto a laptop running Win 98 SE and two desktops. One of the desktops - a Win 2000 machine - didn't like it, and will need to be sorted out, since something has gone amiss with the services detection. It works okay after the alert times out, after a couple of minutes, but is irksome. The other desktop, also a Win 2000 machine, installed okay. The problematic machine has been through the wars, so why a problem arose is impossible to say at present. So... if the straightforward removable drive option is sufficient, stick with that: especially if it's someone else's machine your plugging into.
This is my first digital camera.Toshiba did not dissapoint. Simple to operate, I got started immediately. Software is great and user friendly. I recommend upgrading the digital card to 128MB so you don't have to worry about taking the best quality photos and running out of disk space.
Worked a couple of times from PC to TV, then started getting noise. A cheap product that didn't work. I wouldn't recommend this product.
Purchased this monitor 2 years ago and now have issues with it. It is still under warranty, so this should be easy! Afraid not. Customer service says No advance replacement after the 1st year, you have to PAY for one of their add on plans for that. You ship it back to them and they will repair it and then send it back. You get to pay shipping, you have to wait 7 - 10 days minimum from the time they get it for repair and then wait for it to ship back. Total time gone: 4+ weeks. And what are we supposed to do for a monitor in the meantime? What packaging do you use if you do not have the original box. Can honestly say that after dealing with their terrible customer service, I will never buy Viewsonic again. Planar and Samsung have GREAT customer service. We purchased a Samsung to replace this monitor and when it comes back, will verify that it works and then give it to the kids to play with until it dies again.
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!
Basic, inexpensive and gets the job done. I have two printers and this is the default. It helps when wrting papers and cheap enough to have a backup cartridge laying about vs. my other printer where they are almost 10 times more costly.
I really never got to use this because when I first connected this to my USB, it gave a "power surge" error message and since then the device won't even get recognized in either one of the two computers I have tried this on. Yet I have used quite a few different USB devices on the same USB port without trouble.So I tried contacting the sellers company and was told I would have to ship it back at my expense as well as pay return shipping, which by then I pretty much would be better off just purchasing another one and take the risk of finding out all these are junk.Good exterior design, just not so good internal component design or I got a faulty camera :(Some advice I would give to others when deciding on this webcam is to check over the return policy carefully before considering this.
Initial post: Bought this lens for my father but checked it out first. This is pretty good lens in the mid-F stop range, but first copy is weak on producing a sharp focus at F2.8 on two different Canon cameras: 40D and 7D. I would just accept it but since the 2.8 ap setting is the reason for buying this lens versus something else, I am returning it for an exchange to see if I just got a bum lens.Update: Got the replacement lens and found that the focus was much better across the aperture spectrum, specifically at 2.8, where the problem existed with the first lens received. I didn't notice any problems with the other aperture settings from 4.0 and higher on either lens copy. I would give 5 stars for value, considering that this lens probably takes pictures on par with the quality obtained using my Canon EF-S lens in the similar mm range for less than 1/2 the cost (Canon: >$1000), and 3 stars for quality control. Thus, score average of four stars. If you buy this lens, check it out and make sure that you didn't get a dud. For users of Canon lenses, one must get used to rotating the zoom ring the opposite direction on the Tamron.
Great price and even better service. Ordered on Sunday and had the order on Saturday with standard ground shipping. Everything worked as expected.
Coby made a CD/cassette player that's affordable, has reasonable sound, and is perfect for my 95-year-old mother-in-law. She can't see well, so the buttons (rather than digital controls) are important to her. Simple, straightforward player.
Will you get a candy shipped to your door step for &lt; $2.00 , Answer is NO. But you can get this HDMI cable which gives you awesome quality for &lt; $2.00. Am surprised to see the quality of this cable its delivers 1080p.Forget about spending tens of dollars for HDMI cable, just give a try and you will obviously see a big difference.If you think quality comes ONLY with high prices this would prove you wrong. Just try it once!!
The fact that we need to buy Xbox live points is stupid to begin with. We buy the system the Xbox 360, and we pay 70 dollars for the games, and now we have to buy xbox live gold cards to play online and then on top of that we need to buy gay points cards to access content and new maps for our purchased games.....BS. Expected from microsoft though. When we buy a game it should include free updates, new maps etc.
On page 447 of the Australian edition of this interminable tract, the central character gives her mother some good advice which runs along the lines that if you don't want to do something, you should just stand up for yourself and not do it. If only Ms Tartt had followed her own advice. That she CAN write is not the question. It's whether she really wanted to write this particular novel that one is left wondering.
I'd like to share my Seagate experience with anyone who is remotely considering purchasing a Seagate drive. I purchased a 250GB drive, it failed within 9 months.The first RMA drive I received from Seagate ($20 my cost for shipping) was Dead on Arrival.The second RMA drive I received from Seagate ($20 my cost for shipping) was Dead on Arrival.The third RMA drive I received from Seagate ($20 my cost for shipping) was Dead on Arrival.After complaining all the way up the corporate chain via "Community Relations" I received another refurbished RMA drive of a larger capacity (320GB). It worked.... for a while. I use the drive to run monthly backups. It's in a USB enclosure and the drive failed roughly the sixth time I turned it on.I've begun the complaint process with Seagate yet again, although I doubt it will lead anywhere. I've also filed a complaint with my states Attorney General.I work in I.T. and Seagate used to mean quality, but no longer is this true. I've done some research at work and it seems Seagate drives fail at more than twice the frequency of their competitors. RMA drives from Seagate have even worse reliability.If your data is important to you DO NOT place it on a Seagate disk drive.
I have not one single complaint about this dvd player. It's played every dang thing I've thrown at it, and I use it alot since I don't have cable tv. divx, avi, mpeg, xvid...you name it, it'll play it. Had this thing and been giving it heavy usage since the summer of 2004 and have had ZERO problems. Well worth the 60 bucks I paid for it!!! Very happy camper here. :-)
I recently experienced virus problems on my pc and became extremely concerned about losing all my digital photos and downloaded music. Upon receiving my vaccinated pc (with all files fully intact), I decided to purchase an external hard drive to back up all my files. Just about all of my hardware is HP, so I settled on the HP HD1600 which has 160 GB of memory and cost me $138.When the drive arrived, I unpacked it, installed it, and backed up all of my photos in half an hour. It came without a driver cd but the computer immediately recognized it as a drive. My only complaint would be that it doesn't come with a case to hold the drive, power cord, and USB cord. If it did come with these, then in my eyes it would truly be portable. But certainly it does the job and technically is portable. Overall, I would recommend buying the HP HD1600 160 GB Personal Media Drive.
I've had the battery grip about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. I contemplated buying the OEM Canon grip, but just couldn't justify the price. Opteka hit the perfect price point with this one.I've never seen or felt the Canon grip in person, but the build quality of this seems excellent. The shutter button, as others have said, has a different feel than the camera's button, but you will quickly forget about it. The grip REALLY helps balance the camera as well. Even with a long lens and an external flash, it feels great.I took it off for the first time a few days ago and the camera felt really tiny and awkward. I think it will become a permanent attachment now.
Same HP burner/player that is $30 or more in the local stores.Installation was fast and easy.Nero software installed fast, very little info on the Nero products,to play dvd you need to install the Cyber DVD player on the Nero disk.
I'm a huge fan of the band! Sadly, i cannot find there movie, first day of spring anywhere! I can only find the music side of it. I did download the free song, its so touching! I've heard the song several times before, but its good to finally own it! :) Gosh, i need to find the cd/dvd combo somewhere!!!
It's really what is meant to be, and works as expected. The package arrived on time and with no problems at all. A recommended item if you tell me ;)
Works great! Live in metro Salt Lake City and have no problems finding a station that has no interference. Huge plus to be able to pick any frequency. No cons for me.
The FM transmitter i purchased works great. I use it with my home stereo and in my car. No problems finding a station on the radio. As long as the battery is charged up you can use it wireless without the cig. lighter adapter. If you are using the adapter it will be charging your battery during use.It was exactly what i was looking for and i am very happy with this product. Thanks!
This MP3 Player is AWESOME!!!!! It can do anything. I recently got one and it does what I want and much much more. It has outstanding sound, crisp voice recording, and amazing picture. This player features a 512 MB Memory which ca go a long way. Now I can store my favorite audiobooks, songs, movies and pictures in this little lightweight player. Give Visual Land a Double Thumbs Up!!!
This item did not come with a power supply... how am I supposed to power my POE devices without the adapter? lame.
9.99$ 4r 50 DVD is a good barging I basically got it to send it to my "friend" and that really made her happy; so I am happy :)
I never was one for taking pictures (except of my grandkids) but being a techie, I decided to get a digital camera. After reading all the reviews, I decided on the Fuji 2600. It is great. It takes beautiful pictures, and I love the fact that I can take pictures, view them instantly and then upload them onto the computer and send them out to my friends and family. I did buy a SmartMedia card reader so I am not constantly using the batteries. This makes it very easy to get the pictures on the computer. Pictures are sharp and clear, and actually the batteries seem to last quite a while before recharging. I'm not familiar with all the manual settings yet, but the automatic setting works for me. I couldn't ask for better pictures. I definitely recommend this camera!
I purchased this wireless print server from Office Max. Beware of purchasing any electronic item from them. They have a 14 day return policy. I have two Macs at home, one IMac and one Powerbook, as well as a Dell notebook. I tried to get the print server connected to a Brother Laser printer, but gave up after a couple of hours. After a few more tries, I called up the D-link tech service and tried all the things they suggested. When that did not work, I tried to return it, but it had already been 14 days, so Office Max would not accept it.I called up D-link again and went through everything they suggested--to no avail. They finally declared the item defective. This meant that I needed to return it, AT MY COST, to D-Link. I would encourage you to stay away from this product. I wish I had read some of the other reviews on it at various websites. They are generally quite negative. Now I have spent over $100 on a pice of junk.
This is a great lens, use it all the time on my Nikon D3100. Great Macro lens, has a great clear picture.
Such a nice flashidrive, its slim, its cute, and its FILLED with memory. I have over four thousand pictures on there and about twenty videos and its still not even close to being filled. Absolutely great.
This player is a newer version of a Pioneer CD changer I have had since 1991. That original model was fantastic and lasted pretty much until 2008-- except for the fact that it did not play burned audio (not mp3, but audio) CDs.I bought the new model thinking that that would certainly have been updated, but to my disappointment it was not. When I called Pioneer, they said that this new model was designed in 1997, which explains why it does not play burned CDs. According to that representative, there are no Pioneer models newer than this.If this is anything like its predecessor, it's probably a very good player, except for this major drawback, which is why I feel that it really can't get more than two stars.
This was my first light meter. I just use it for a final project decision, but I resolve our issues for the price.
I have to admit I was curious as to what difference the double woofers would make in earphones and I was quite surprised by the base response and range of the 530s. I also have to admit that I have a pair of e4C and they are put together a bit more ruggedly than the 530s - I miss being able to change and clean individual parts although I have never replaced anything on my original e4C - the 530s are just a step up in music quality but the sound stage is impressive especially for such a small package - and I'm actually starting to hear different parts in the same recordings I used to listen to with my old earphones that I didn't know existed before ! Definitely worth getting if you can afford them, it's worth the money is you're serious about your music and the sound isolation is great !
The FM transmitter is great! The bluetooth link quality is not as good, primarily because of the low volume. However, when I plugged the ipod touch with the included stereo cable, it sounded just great. Good product overall.
We have used the Salad Shooter several times since our purchase. We like this product very much and have used it often. A good feature we like is the unit is powered, just plug it in an go.It does a great job.Thanks for a great product.HH
Best remote I've ever owned.Playstation 3 sucks for not having a IR port so I'm not buying a PS3.
I got this for $10 after rebate at Circuit City and I'm going there first thing tomorrow to get another box. They paid meticulous attention to the packaging, whose presentation is the best I've ever seen in an electronic box. Every single cable is nicely wrapped up; you've gotta see it.As for the sound, it's no high-end stereo system, but even with the bass turned all the way down, I was amazed at the quality of the satellites. Even at the lowest volumes, speech is audible. I ran a line from my Samsung HDTV to my sound card's line-in port b/c I want to hear some good sound finally. Now I can play all sorts of stuff late into the night without disturbing others in the house. Even at its original price of $50, it's the best money you can spend.
The lightsphere is the best on flash diffuser I have ever used. Great for so many different situations. The only thing better is a full studio setup.
This lens is awful. I am appalled that I paid any more than a few bucks for it and would not recommend shelling out the money asked for it. It makes all of the photos look like there is a mist or a haze over the whole entire picture. This is my first "macro" lens as well as my first fisheye lens and I am ever so disappointed. Apparently, I need to start saving the $1,500 Canon wants for a real one. I do know you get what you pay for but I have never been so disappointed in an off-label product as I am with this.
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.
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.
I used to download my photos from my Olympus digital camera through a serial port connection, which was excruciatingly slow. With this Viking IntelliFlash Reader (which I received as a gift), downloads are a snap. All I have to do is take out the SmartMedia card from my camera and put it in the lower media slot of the Viking, and voila!, I can just move the folder from the SmartMedia card to my hard drive just like that. I strongly recommend getting one of these if you take a lot of digital pictures, whether you have a camera that uses SmartMedia or CompactFlash.
This is a simple USB printer cable and it works as expected. It was a good price and shipped fast.
I've used a few times and it's pretty cool..I must say. I researched this on cnet and it got good reviews. It's easy to install and works great on my computer. You don't need a headset to talk...since the cam has a mic on it. So I can't complain about it
I tried it once at home (in the U.S.), but it never found the satellites. I never had a chance to use it in Europe because the AC charger I ordered for the GPS unit through amazon.com did not arrive in time--before I left for Europe. I planned to use the GPS with the City Navigator microSD card for walking tours (in the Pedestrian Mode). The card was of no use to me because the charger was delivered to my home while I was already in Europe.I am trying to return it for a full refund.
Thought I'd share my experience with the Monster MCC AVL 300 remote. I was looking for a remote to contol at least seven or eight devices. I had heard good things about the Harmony remotes. Unfortunately, at the time I was looking (June, 2011), the least expensive current model Harmony remote that would control more than six devices was the Harmony One selling for about $160. In the past I found that there were good deals on discontinued models, however, the best I could find was a refurbished Harmony 670 for $60.I then started to search for alternatives to the Harmony brand. I came across three alternatives: Acoustic Research (AR) ARRX18G XSight for $70, Universal Remote Control (URC) Digital R50 for $84 and the Monster MCC AVL 300 for $74. The former two remotes have extensive reviews on remotecentral.com. After reading the reviews and user reviews on Amazon, I decided on the Monster mainly because it used Harmony technology. RF capability was icing on the cake, since it is possible that any additional devises will be behind wooden doors. It also will control Z-wave lighting. (Note if RF capability is important to you, the AR remote also has RF capability, however, unlike the Monster the RF extender must to purchased seperately).The Monster AVL300 is the functional equivalent of the discontinued Harmony 890 Pro. In the current Harmony lineup, the Harmony 900 is the closest to the Monster with RF capability but it does not control lighting. Please note that I have yet to use the RF or lighting features.Like other reviewers I found the lack of documentation appalling. The including "manual" only tell you how to install the battery and install the software for the remote and the Wireless RF to IR bridge. Some additional information can be found using the software. From the home page of the software click on "Get Support" and then "FAQs" under "Reference". Also there are more FAQs on Monstercable.com>Support>FAQs>Monster Central Control. However Logitech has a much more extensive manual for the Harmony 890 Pro available on their website which is very useful. In addition you may find other useful information on either the Logitech website or other forums by searching for the Harmony 880 and 890 models.It is obvious that the Monster software was written for Windows XP. I have installed this software on two computers. One uses Windows Vista and the other Windows 7 (64bit). The program runs fine. It has not hung up or crashed. However, it does not support either the Vista or Windows 7 Aero graphic interface. Also it installs itself as a start up process in Windows, the idea being that it will automaticaly run and log you in when you plug the remote into a USB port. However, if you want the Aero interface back you must use a Start Up manager to remove if from start up and Task Manager to end the process after you run and exit the program. Fortunately the process is easily identified as "Monster Remote"I have never owned a Harmony remote, so I can not compare the programming to them. All I can say is that the wizards were great in getting the basic activities set up. In device mode, it picked up all the appropriate origanal remote codes and logically assigned then to the hard keys and soft keys. It also picked up discrite input codes not on the remotes and assigned them to the soft keys. The activities where also well programed. This is a learning remote so if by chance there is a remote command missing and you have the origanal remote, you can add it. However, the real power of the software is to assign a command for any device to any hard key or soft key and to order and name the soft keys any way you want. There is a leaning curve, but exploring the features of the software is well worth it.Ok, the bad things. Yes, the LCD screen is small and low resolution. But it can display eight items in two columns of 4 or, in the program from the Home Page under "Remote Preferences" and then "Select a Theme", you can change it to display one column of 4 items to see more label characters.The keypad buttons in particular are somewhat close together. But I have not had a problem. The charging cradle is not the greatest since the remote just lays on it and can be easily knocked off.All that said, you basically have a Harmony 890 Pro for less than half the price of a Harmony One. I think that's a bargain.
Bought mine in March 2004, worked fine until it started making the clicking sound of death seven months later. I would hope that I wouldn't have to replace an external drive that quickly, but clearly these aren't made well at all. Go with a more reputable company that at least has their return procedures online (like Iomega or Western Digital). ACOMDATA is too small time.
I am very happy with my purchase of the Minolta Maxxum STsi. I have been able to take crisp clear photos of very special moments in our life. There are so very many features I am just starting to find valuable. I am very happy I chose this camara. You will be very happy with it.
I love this printer, I have had it for 3-4 years and use it at a weekend school. I have printed about 60,0000 copies on it. Here is how to fix the 3 most common issues.Have you noticed how the last page you get before you get the "Toner Life Ended" message is is perfectly clean and doesn't seem to be lacking any toner? Because the cartridge is not really empty!Here is a trick to make your cartridge print at least 1000 more copies..Basically if light can pass through the 2 circular optical lenses on opposite sides of the cartridge due to less toner inside, the cartridge is jammed and you get the "Toner Life Ended" message.When it happens, simply take the cartridge out, get some White Out, and paint the 2 circular optical lenses on opposite side of the cartridge.Put it back in, print until it really runs out. If you are worried this will damage your cartridge, do not.. The printer had already indicated the cartridge was empty, so you have nothing to lose.Paint the optical sensors, block the light, cartridge works!When you get the Drum Life Ended message:a. open the front coverb. press the clear/back keyc. press 1 to resetd. close the front cover.You are done, it will count another 20,000 before warning you, but you may decide to replace earlier if not happy with quality of prints after some 10,000 more prints.You can also refill each cartridge twice for about $10 each, just buy toner on eBay, for 7000 more copies.
This single cartridge printer is a good buy. Produces a deep black at a reasonable cost per page. Paper feed is a bit loud, but print speed is impressive for a sub fifty dollar unit.
I bought this bag because it was cheaper than the black and the sand version at the time and I liked the olive color better. The logo on the sides don't scream like they do on the sand colored F2. One thing that I noticed was that mine came with an adjustable four-part compartment (velcro) so that you can make some bigger and others smaller depending on the lens you are carrying. I haven't read that in other reviews so I was happy about that. The bag does seem a little stiff, but I am sure that after a few weeks of use it will soften a little. Overall, I am happy with the purchase.
I liked this bag. It is still in use after many years. The only problem is it has got terribly heavy dead weight.
I am absolutely 100% pleased with my monitor from ViewSonic,and their customer service is very satisfying. I would buy from them again without hesitation.Dean K. Fryer
At only $37.99 (shipping included), I found this unit to be a vast improvement over others I've had. The setup was easy, and it played dvds that my Samsung DVD-V3650 unit would not.The dvd hack is so easy: "menu" "1" "9" then use the remote arrow keys to set on "0", then hit "open/close" and you're set for all dvds (PAL and NTSC) from anywhere in the world.Component video out and coaxial digital audio out give outstanding video and audio quality. This is the best buy I've ever had.
These connectors are very solid. Easy to set up and they fit many gauges of speaker wire. Also, the base is not very long which is good for tight fitting areas or for a clean look. I used several packages of these for my surround sound faceplate and it looks great!
I ran these thru the wall for my new flat screen plasma, and I had no problems at all.
We recently purchased this case for the S2 IS and really like it. It would be nice if there were a spot for batteries, however, I love the perfect fit. We tried using other cases and they were just too cumbersome.
Works well under Win98SE, and with just hardwire RJ-45 cabling. Had a lot of trouble getting it to work under WinXP (not fully supported yet), otherwise would've given it five stars.My new laptop (1gHz P-III with 512mb RAM, Intel EtherPro 10/100VE) apparently does clock at T1 speeds using web-based speed tests. I suspect our ISP upgraded from 10mb/s to 100mb/s at some point, and that the extra system ram boosts speed in comparison to those computers that rely on disk storage (such as my desktops).I am still working on printer support with old HP DJ712c. I run mixed Win98SE and WinXP laptop (wired/wireless) network at home and at office.Gateway via my cable modem worked without a hitch. Screams along with 100MB/S connection thru my cable modem when connected via ethernet RJ-45 cable.Getting it to work with my wireless 802.11b D-Link DWL-650 wireless card took several tries. Seems the &quot;new&quot; drivers for the card are only for Win98/2000. They DO NOT work under XP, and I had to revert to the drivers found off the D-Link web site (no manual with minimal web information).Secondly, the DI-713P with originall 2.55 R4 firmware crashed the wireless portion if attempting with WinXP. Upgrading to latest 2.5.7 R4 works with Windows XP without hitch.I am able to go thru two apartment walls about 75-100 feet. Better range outside, as is on second-story window-sill with uncluttered range outside the glass window.
Great product, I couldn't be happier, fast shipping.
We bought this first in 1999 and had the water hitting it directly for 4 years until the rubber covering for the control panel began to disintegrate. The sound quality is fine (AM is a little tricky) and the weather band is a nice feature to have in a shower radio. Having just the radio is fine; I can't imagine juggling shampoo, soap and CDs in the shower! Batteries last a long time (about 9 months on average). We happily purchased this exact same radio to replace the first one. It's a great shower radio for the price.
This printer replaces an HP DeskJet 895Cxi, which could handle ink cartridges about twice the size available for this printer for about a 50% increase in price. Before buying a printer that would print less economically than its predecessor, I researched other printers online first and found an HP inkjet printer with individual ink cartridges for each color and didn't have the print head built into the cartridge. Unfortunately, so many user reviews reported a common problem with the printer's ink supply system that I opted for simplicity and reliability over potential economy and thus "settled" for the 6940dt... partly because I also have an old economical laser printer, too. Since then, I have not regretted that decision.This is my first network printer and the networking features have worked very well. The printer pauses about 5-10 seconds before it starts printing but that delay may be due to the print server. I say that because I use an Ubuntu Linux PC partly as a print server for my laser printer and the laser printer now exhibits a similar delay before it starts printing. (BTW... Ubuntu supplies a decent HP print driver for the 6940dt.)I never had an HP printer that didn't have an occasional paper feed or jam problem and this one is no different. What makes the problem more frustrating with this printer is that the printer also comes with a larger auxiliary paper tray, which is perfect for plain paper printing. The problem is that many apparent misfeeds turn out to be the printer trying to feed from the main paper tray. It seems that many applications, especially Microsoft Office, override the print driver's default paper tray and select the main tray. Since the printer doesn't indicate which tray it tries to feed from and the feeding sounds for both trays are quite similar, it's never obvious if there is a true misfeed unless there is different paper in the main tray.The automatic duplex feature is nice but very slow. Apparently, the printer pauses after printing the first side so the ink can dry before it reverses the page to print the other side. Also according to HP, automatic duplexing isn't an available option for Windows 98 SE.The Pictbridge interface works better than expected! I especially like printing multiple photos on a single sheet using the camera's DPOF settings. Since the main paper tray automatically senses paper type and size, the printer will automatically adjust the image size(s) to fill the page.Since I have been printing less colored output lately, I've been very happy with this printer and especially all its features for what I consider a low cost for the hardware. If ink cartridge prices were lower and there was a print tray selection indicator, I would have rated this printer a 5.
Don't waste your time! And Lord help you if you ever need a cartridge...FORGET IT!!
And I was right....I should have passed on this. It was a pain to configure, and then none of the settings would stick. Whenever I changed the default password, it would never let me log back into the camera without having to do a reset. That kind of defeats the point. Returning this item so I can get something decent. The money saved is NOT worth it!
I'm really impressed and pleasantly surprised with this mouse. It's responsive, comfortable to hold, and the batteries last for months. I love the no-click scroll wheel for office applications and Internet surfing (not so great for scrolling in games), and I really miss the side-to-side scrolling when I'm using a different computer.
Great camera with all the extras. Also own 35mm Pentax LX. This is my first digital camera and I followed the rating by What Digital Camera. Found it to be just as reported. Learning cure probably two weeks and 200 pics.
The controls are a little complicated to get used to, especially the all-manual settings -- which should by definition be easy to use -- but overall this camera is very rugged and very capable. After I bought it, I took the D10 to Budapest, Hungary. I had a great view of the Danube and set my camera up for night shots. It did a brilliant job. How about this: take a digital night shot (use the largest image size possible), use a 300mm lense and blow the results up to 24x30 through Shutterfly.com. Image remained amazingly sharp. Colors were fantastic. The camera made it easy to look like a pro. The only gripe I have with this camera is that I wish it had a black and white setting like other less expensive Canon digitals, but this can be overcome with software so it's not a huge issue. The price is great, it has a magnesium body (vs. the Rebel's plastic body). You get a lot of the D1/D20/D30, without the cost.
I don't know much about the OEM firmware because I immediately flashed DD-WRT onto it. DD-WRT is well documented, easy to use and trivial to install on this router from a windows computer. I use this in my room as a wireless repeater/bridge which allows me to log on to the wireless network without configuring a wireless card (which can be a pain with linux) as well as increase the range of my network. This router also has a usb port so the memory can be expanded for use as Network Attached Storage (NAS), as a lite weight web server or as a print server. The only cons are I have to reboot the thing approximately every three months and the onboard memory is a bit lacking for something at this price.
I got this cable for less than a dollar, and it does everything I need it to do! The cable successfully connected my HD cable box to my Dell TV, allowing me to watch all my HD channels. The length was perfect, and the picture is clear, so I'm completely satisfied!
Product was faulty and could not be inserted in my printer. The return was handled well and my payment was refunded. Possibly a replacement would have worked by I was mistrustful and went elsewhere.
This is the third Surfboard I have had and all have performed well. I am on-line 24/7 and I have found them to be dependable and rarely in need to reset.
Is it Memorex or is it live? It's Memorex DVD-R for all your music videos, home movies and more. I purchased these and the Cases from Amazon.com and will purchase more when I use these up. Great sound when played back. Two thumbs up
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.
I had a megallan GPS couple months ago,but it sucks,one time I drive in Boston,I'm search for the Washington St.There are a lot Washington St in Boston area,but it only has one show up,so finally it guide me to the wrong place.The Garmin one is great,it show up couple Washington St in Boston area with different zip code,it gives me more information so I don't have to worry take me to wrong place.
This set and charger worked even better than we thought they would ,grab one every time one of us goes out in the woods or on the 4-wheeler . they work when a cell phone will not . Happy Happy !tom
Plam introduced this m125, but they forgot to mention that their product hogs a lot of battery when used. So I just dont recomend a model which does not have a inbuilt chargeable battery. It turns out to be slightly cheap but with higher risks and peoblems. The data loss is highly torturing. I planned to use NiMH AAA bateries instead and the problems came down considerably. But that swaping business comes into action...so thats another overhead.=================What Palm/PalmOne shud have done is make that model charge NiCad/NiMH batteries like some CD players do...inside the battery case itself. This way the Palm becomes cheaper and the user is having a choice of using chargeable or non chargeable batteries.
I bought these cables for a pretty good price but have had a few issues with some of them. The gold connector has fallen off 3 of them so far but the company has agreed to send me replacements so as long as the company is backing it that's all that matters to me. I have had top of the line cables do the same thing so it's nothing new but to have so many is odd.
The store where I bought my TV recommended purchasing the monster cable... at a bargain price of $60. HAHA. So I went online and found these cables and took a chance. It was well worth it. Don't spend an extra $50 you don't have to... These cables work just as well.
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 have had these speakers since 2007 and they sound the same as the day I got them. Crisp sound and booming theater style bass... a good choice if you want dependability.
This is what I wanted. a small portable PC toolkit.I bought one once years ago, but someone stole it.
Buttons: there's a sort of touch pad that is reasonably sensitive, it can make finding a place to hold it while navigating a little difficult but it can be done. There is a hold button and the on off is reasonably intuitive. As with other hard drive style players looking at the display is somewhat important no buttons by feeling here.mp3s: It plays a variety of formats, mp3s, ogg, wav and wmvs or whatever window's proprietary crud format is. I have played mp3s and ogg both are very clear. There are a variety of different playback modes, shuffle, repeat for one for several for everything. Awesome. It has a resume function- love it, great for audio books and podcasts no complaints.Recording: I havent really tried anything yet although I did accidently do some voice recording. If it does everything it says it does, it'll be wonderful. I can record voice, radio, inline- inline is very interesting. Zune claims it's cutsy proprietary dmr format and sending those wirelessly, great. Coby can take anything off a zune and record it to mp3 which can play as many times as you like. It's got this inline port and an inline wire and you can record anything with audio. Did you say you wanted some star trek sounds, but paramont is being irritating and screwing over fans? Well buy those dvds, or rent them or whatever play them and when you come to the sound you want record it, mp3 format- easy enough to convert to wav if you need a theme. So anything with that standard headphone input you can record- you know that turntable at home? Yeah you can record from that, as you hear it. Yeah. So those are some powerful recording abilities, there's also a feature where any usb stick style memory or mp3 player- coby can host and transfer files for some nice sharing, not sure if it can send them, but it seems vaguely logical that it would be able to.Movies: so there's only that one avi Xvid or something format, but I tried the conversion process, it's a little involved with the installing, but it works fine and the actual conversion process was fast easy and I think the video came out a smaller volume. It played great too. I used a video that sort of looks like an old film complete with pops and crackles and it was wonderful on the little 2 inch screen.Pictures: These play fine. I haven't found a zoom function which is vaguely disappointing but the pictures are nice enough, good color and whatnot.Oh Power: Power usb chargable, wall chargeable. I use this partly while working so being able to plug it in is great. Press ok a few times and you can use the player with wall power. Usb chargable is nice cause I have a power monkey so I'll be able to extend the amount of time I can use it.Texts: Text files are also viewable I think it's something between 16 and 32 characters across. The spacing is crap because of the font, but it does view the text and with a little patience you can read it. It's no Kindle but then look at all the features so far. I'm pretty sure I have some to go.File deletion- I can delete files without a computer.This has a ton of features, mine worked fine, I bought directly from jandrmusic from the back of the arts section of the ny times sunday paper- online. Came in a beatiful condition, working, happy.A few small features don't work quite as well as I had hoped but the recording is an unexpected gold mine. Seriously I did not want to buy one of those usb turntables for $100 to get mp3s out of records, now I don't have to. Hook this baby up to the headphone jack of the stereo and if all goes well I'll have mp3s. Even if I have to mp3knife them it will be worth it.Coby has proved a little flimsy in the past I have an old player that works fine but the usb cap got lost along the way- fell off or something. I think one of the 4 inputs on mpc961 looks a little proprietary but I'm guessing that most of them could be pretty standard wires- a usb/firewire, male/male headphone cord, not sure about the power cord and hosting cable.Perfectly solid mp3 player. cheap, ogg vorbis, recording, video. Love it.Be patient, read the manual.
I got this product for a Christmas present and It didn't work, I asked for a replacement and it didn't work either. You can connect it to your PC and upload your pictures but once you unplug it can't be turn on to enjoy your pictures. I e-mailed TAO looking for help to solve the problem but I never got an answer.It looks good but there is a high probability for this product to give you headaches.
I purchased this used lens. I'll admit I was afraid, it wouldn't work because it is used. However there was a slight disappointment because it wouldn't focus on my Nikon D40. However, it works wonderfully on my Nikon 3100. The DOF is amazing and the clarity is as expected. I'm happy I purchased this. Also I hope I helped others that are leery about buying used lenses.
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/
The film was delivered promptly, however, the film was not sold as pictured in the box and no way to tell how old the film was. I have developed 3 of the rolls with poor results. I am going to possibly take my remaining two rolls to another developer, but I am not holding my breath. I will not be ordering from Amazon for this product again.
Have you ever been somewhere that you needed your own computer and software to do some important work? You say that's what you have a laptop for? Sure, but when you can simply plug a memory stick into just about any PC with a USB port and some decent specs - do your work, eject the stick and have off with you! Don't try to tell me that's not easier than lugging even a small laptop. Well, it's Miller time, and you have U3 to thank...
This sony turntable gives execelent sound reproduction for an inexpensive unit, it is so simple to operate, a child can do it once you get past the initial basic assembly. I have read some of the reviews here and can't help but laugh, people seem to forget that they are buying 'Home Audio' equipment not superior professional stuff and while it is fair to expect good quality for your money one should not expect to get maximum benefit from minimum investment, you can't expect your grandma's minivan to perform like a 'Hot Rod', with that being said I highly recommend this turntable to anyone who is looking once again to bring back that feeling of nostalgia that vinyl gives without spending a bundle! As far as durability goes only time will tell. Good luck with your sony products.
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.
the most awful product ive ever bought online. was hard to setup. one of the headphones was not working and the one that was "working"had static sound. i am returning the package for a refund and hopefully that will be done right.
muy buen precio es perfecto para compras peque&ntilde;as de juegos que valen pocos puntos microsoft.barato y econ&oacute;mico ideal para compras menores
I use my computer for my job. I connect to client sites and do online computer work for them. The modems from my ISP were garbage. I was constantly getting line drops and unexpected speed changes. Their technical support stinks. And where I live I have no alternatives - exactly one DSL provider. My broadband life was miserable. Then one day someone suggested I buy a better modem and see if that makes a difference. It was easy to install - all I needed was to remember a couple of settings from the old modem. The difference: like night and day! I get ZERO drops, and the speed is a rock-steady 3-times what the old modems did on the average. Thanks D-Link for providing such a reliable and easy-to-use product. It looks kind of cool too.
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 had been using a Nikon N65 film camera for years, Then I decided to go Digital. So my first Digital camera was the Kodak Easy Share, which is a great point and shoot camera, but I wanted something more challenging in Digital photography, so I decided to try the Nikon D50 which I feel in love with it, the moment I was able to take my first photograph with it. I noticed the shutter time was much quicker then with my Kodak camera, Plus I am able to take my Quantrary lens (55-300) from my Nikon N65 film camera and put it on my Nikon D50 and still get great pictures. This camera has been a real eye opening experience for me when I'm taking pictures with it. Plus there is a book on this particular camera which can be purchased at Barnes and Noble which has been a big help for me. It goes more into explaination for the use of the camera and it also has a glossary of the meanings of the functions of the camera.
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 bought this product as a graduation gift for my daughter. I've seen some of the pictures taken with it and they are fantastically clear. She loves it.
This is an excellent usb hub for the price. Very compact and very light. It doesn't take up too much space at all. Also, it's powered thru USB so you do not need to deal with an AC adaptor.I have a couple of USB devices that are powered through the USB port as well and my concern was whether they would still be active through this hub. I plugged both into the hub and both were powered up!!And the 4 ports light up with a nice blue led color that's looks really cool!! Targus should show this in their ads/marketing material because it definitely makes the hub look much cooler!This is a great bargain and perfect for people that need a simple &amp; compact USB hub for all their gadgets.Definitely recommended!!
It's a nice concept in the printer that I have now (HP Photosmart C6280) that you can buy separate colors becuase some other printers I have owned, you had to replace all of them when it may have been only one that was low. The cartridges work fine but it doesn't seem to get as many pages as some others I've have used.
Recently I was heartbroken when I misplaced my 30gig video vision M. Music makes my world go round, as a college student i sometimes have a long walk across campus to get to my next class and music helps me focus. As such set out to buy a new creative zen, having been so impressed with the last one. I selected the V for a few reasons:1. the size- it's very very tiny, it fits in the fifth pocket of women's jeans that is normally used for chapstick!2. the price- It's comparable to the Ipod with features I want more3. the Zen name. I've never been let down once by them4. the design- I love when I walk into a class and my classmate pulls me aside to ask me what MP3 player I'm using because it looks nice and they are fed up with their IPod or Itunes. everyone says it's one of the nicest looking MP3 players they have seen, and when I tell them details they all say they are going to drop their old I pod and make the switch.I have now had my V for about two months and I'm glad to report that I have not had any of the operating issues that the negative reviews on this site claim. There is one downside of the V and that is the lack of products designed for it, but they are not impossible to find. amazon has a wide range of cases and other things to go with the V.I have never found a type of file it didnt play in the strictly music realm and the recorder is great for lectures and other things you might want to listen to later. over all a very nice little product.
and works exactly how you'd like it to. Very simple, if you need it, buy it. Though 6 ft may have been too short in my particular case. But that was my bad, not Amazon or the vendor's.
I must admit that I'm new to the world of portable mp3 players, but I just got this one and I love it! Perfect for workouts, just throw it around your neck and go. Extremely easy to use and great sound quality. Highly recommend!
This radio is all about feel, function, and form factor. General performance is about what you'd expect from a premium quality travel radio with a 3 inch speaker. Music is much better listened to through a good set of headphones, of course, and with a strong FM signal the results can be quite stunning! User interface is excellent and very efficient and the rubberized coating gives this radio a nice upscale feel compared to the usual hard plastic of most radios in this price class. In all, this should be the first choice of anyone looking for a fine compact entertainment and information appliance under $200.
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 this camera to keep an eye on my house and baby when I am not home. It is very compact and easy to setup. Now I have it situated and can check in over the web. I especially love the ability to access over the web and administer usernames and passwords for the family.
Despite the great rating and rave reviews, I curse the day I brought this one home. I have gone through at least a ream of paper in the three weeks I have had this printer--not because I am so productive, but because the paper jams so often and the printer actually shreds the paper as it tries to eject. Several cries for help and complaints to HP customer service resulted in &quot;that's a common problem. The arm doesn't detract after each page. You will have to manually reset the arm whenever that happens.&quot; So far, that means 6-8 times per day. No more HP for me! This is my second bad experience. You would think I would have learned by now.
I received this product a couple days after ordering it! Also, the mouse came packaged and exactly as described, it is a very cute shade of pink.
I really like my AT-PL50. For the price, it does the job fantastically. The built-in preamp is quite handy and sounds surprisingly good; makes digital backup of your vinyl collection a breeze as it allows direct connection to whatever without a separate phono amp. Has all the features you need for playing your LPs and 7-inch records.That said, it's not a top-end audiophile piece of equipment; the stylus cantilever is in fact made of plastic, which muddies up the sound a little, but the stylus can be replaced with audio technica's ATN3600DLX--which features an aluminum cantilever. There is a website which specifically sells the upgrade kit, including the improved stylus and a new drive belt. They can be found with a quick google search.For the price, this little guy can't be beat. I'm quite satisfied and i expect i'll be listening to records on it for some time to come.
This laptop could be #1. However, its fan is very noisy. I don't know if new versions have the same problem but don't ever think about this one unless you don't want to work with a noisy laptop.
As an Elder in the congregation this bag is perfect for the Theocratic meetings. It is able to carry all books and materials needed for the meetings and it on wheels. Great bag for under $100.
Originally, I thought the product was okay, just frustrating to install. Now, I think the product stinks, mainly due to poor installation programming and connectivity issues.Initially, I got the print server to work using the directions in my original post (below). These directions came from an internet forum, not from LinkSys and certainly not from anything included in with my product.After I finally got the device to work, I turned my computer off. The next morning, when I started things up, I could not connect to the wiereless print server long enough to print any documents. Spent a few more hours trying to get it to work, and could only print one or two pages before it timed out. Thankfully, I had ordered aBelkin F3U133-16 USB 2.0 A/B Cable (16 Feet)with the LinkSys product.I guess the best thing about this product is that I got it from Amazon, and so the process of returning it was totally painless. Don't buy unless you are a masochist.[BELOW WAS MY REVIEW AT THE END OF THE FIRST DAY. I HAVE SINCE RETURNED THE PRODUCT (TWO DAYS LATER) AND ADDED THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS. I AM LEAVING IT UP ON THE OFF CHANCE THAT IT MIGHT HELP SOME POOR SOUL UNFORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BUY THIS DOG.]I spent several hours (and raised my blood pressure by fifteen points) trying to install this product. I found the following instructions useful:1) Download the setup utility for the wireless print server2) Run the utility and record the IP address it lists is for your printer (it is better to use a static IP address)3) Add your printer (by using windows add printer utility)A) For your install type it is a Wireless/Bluetooth/Network PrinterB) Select my printer is not displayed text (you might not see this)C) Select TCP/IP under the connection type and make sure the device type is set to TCP/IP. (Also, uncheck the option to automaticaly determine your printer driver)D) Fill in the IP address you used and make the port name IP_(your IP address)E) When it asks about the device type select custom and set the printer type to LPR with a que name of P1 or possibly L1.F) After the printer is installed, right-click on it in the printers folder and goto properties.G) From the properties page goto Ports and disable bi-directional printing.F) Still in the properties page goto advanced and select print directly to Printer. 4) Run a test print and ensure that everything works as it should.4) Run a test print and ensure that everything works as it should.5) Restart print server, printer and laptopGood luck. For the record, I was installing into a LinkSys network, so I didn't have hardware incompatibility.ware incompatibility.
Every year we take a week-long trip to Wisconsin to visit family. Every year we had packed several traveling "suitcases" of CDs. You know the ones: Case Logic 125 or 250 monsters. Yes, we are both music geeks, but with only partially overlapping tastes.We both picked up 2Gb iPod nanos in the past two years. No, they don't come nearly close to carrying as many tunes as the CD cases, but one of the problems with CDs in the car is that--if we had to admit it--we really only want to hear a couple of songs off each album, and some stuff really doesn't translate to long car rides.About a week before we left, I suggested that we bag the traveling library idea and just load playlists on the iPods. Hers for her mix, mine for mine. The only problem was that our car has a pre-MP3 ready CD player. We had tried the transmitter game before and not been happy. I won't slam that brand here; it was a portable and worked for a couple of weeks, but only cost a few dollars. I think it came as a promotion with one of our iPods.I read and researched transmitter/chargers for iPods on the Internet in general and Amazon in specific. With all of the negative product reviews on pretty much any device, I was hesitant, but felt that the Griffin 4031-RDGC gave us the best shot.It worked great! We only ever had to switch frequencies up or down 4 times in a week, never had any interference problems to speak of, and our trip always takes us through the entire Chicago metro area, from the south shores of Lake Michigan through the Northwest Tollway corridor up through Rockford and Madison before reaching our destination. I set it on 88.1 for most of the trip, moving to 88.3 now and again.Now that we're back home, the RDGC has permanently been in the car, and there are no problems with vibration or reception. We're much happier with the music and our CDs are much happier not being slung around the car.Griffin 4031-RDGC RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Charcoal)
Being that the OEM BMW dash kit has been discontinued, I tried out this replacement.Leaving all the other quirks with BMW radios and amplifiers aside, this kit is only "OK".First thing you notice is the faceplate is black. If it was grey like the radio you were replacing, or the vents above, it would be better. The color is that cheap plastic black material that you find in most kits. Unfortunately the black stands out like a sore thumb on the dash. Really ugly.The fit of the kit is also only 'ok'. I bought it to use with an aftermarket head unit and the front plate of the Scosche dash kit doesn't allow the head unit to places through the opening, it goes on top of the unit. Basically you install your head unit, the side pieces of the dash kit and then place the front piece on top. Being the opening is too small, if you have a head unit that opens for CD's, you're out of luck. Moving the head unit forward makes the kit not 'click' on the bottom with the two tabs. And moving it back makes it hit the metal plate in the rear.In short, you're stuck. If you want aftermarket, you almost have to use this, but it really isn't a good kit. If anyone finds the BMW kit, Part Number 65900301349, please let me know. You'd be better off with that, it's the correct color and fits the whole head unit.
This is exactly what it claims to be Cat5e cable. It works fine. Great price.
Two things right off the bat: 1) Once again (as with The Secret History) Ms. Tartt kept me reading her novel right to the end, even though 2) I have rarely come across a group of characters who are less sympathetic than those who people these pages.Like The Secret History, The Little Friend begins with a death, though this time it is possible that the death was accidental not a murder. What follows are the parallel histories of two very dysfuntional families: one is the middle-class (with upper-middle pretentions) extended family of the dead child, the other, (whose lives wierdly intersect with the first's) is a lower-class bunch who live in a group of trailers and that includes felons, a grandmother who has been terminally ill for decades, and a would-be preacher who questions his calling because he proves to be inept as a snake-handler. Like The Secret History, there is a complete cast of fully-fleshed walk-ons.Tartt tells The Secret History from one character's viewpoint, thus coloring all events and people with his perceptions of them. She narrates The Little Friend from multiple viewpoints, so that throughout -- and at the end -- the reader knows more about what is happening (and why) than any single character, though, in actuality, the reader is not always sure what he does and doesn't know. That in itself is not a problem; what is a problem is that the characters are not communicating with each other, even when they think they are. That makes for some very uncomfortable reading, in which the reader -- at least this one -- wants to shout at the page: "For God's sake, why aren't you all listening to each other?"And then, if that weren't enough, we have Harriet, that dear, confused, pre-pubescent child who never seems able to say what she wants to say, and often says (or does) what she desn't want. Even allowing for her disfunctional mother (whose reaction to her sons death back on page one was to go to be for the next decade), her domineering Grandmother (whom she resembles in more than looks), her three aunts (really great-aunts, all of whom have more than a little of the post-bellum south about them: Slightly impoverished, but cultivated, none-the-less), her desperately-in-need-of-psychiatric-care sister, and her absentee father...even allowing for all of that, she is a very unlikeable child. Why can't she say what she really thinks to the long-suffering hired woman, Ida Rhew? Why must she be so horribly mean to the poor little LaSharon (one character who, though not particularly likeable, is at least admirable for trying to improve herself, even though she doesn't seem to have a clue how to do it). And, why on earth does she decide that Danny is the murderer, based on nothing by a chance remark?Why? Because she's a mixed up little girl going through a difficult time in any girl's life and desperately in need of guidance and quite a bit of tender attention -- which she is not getting. In short, she is a very real character, as are most of the people who pass through these pages. That is Donna Tartt's gift, she sees life and she records it. She doesn't ask us to like it, she just hands it to us and lets us make of it what we will. An author who can do that must be very trusting of her readership.As I wrote at the on-set, I finished the book, even though several times, I was ready to put it down in sheer frustration with what was happening on the pages, including once when I was 80% finished (page 421, to be exact). However, whether I wanted to see how it all turned out (which, ultimately, I didn't -- once again, Ms. Tartt proves to be a mysterious writer as well as a mystery writer), whether I wanted to see if I liked Harriet any more than I did (which I didn't), or whether I just wanted to finish what I had started (which I did), whatever the reason, I finished and, as with The Secret History, have pondered what I read for a couple of days now. (I also went back and re-read the prologue, which had an entirely different meaning after I had completed the book.)One peculiarity, which other reviewers have noted: I couldn't figure out when this was supposed to be taking place. Edie drives a car from the late '50s which is twenty years old, but the writing on the water tower (Class of 1970) has worn off from years of weather. The TV references seem to be early 70s, but there is also a reference to the non-gay player being chosen for a ball team, which does not seem to be a phrase one would have heard from an elementary school child in small-town Mississippi in the early 70s. Although an editor could have and should have made some sense of those references, they were not sufficient to destroy the authenticity of the sense of (southern) place.Once again, a provocative novel from Ms. Tartt. (But, please, could there be at least one likeable character next time?)
I think the other reviews largely get it right. Two things I haven't seen in them, however: first, the plug on the power cord is in the shape of a wide black monolith, so, like bulky a/c adaptors... Second, the included documentation says that the hub will revert to a USB 1.1 hub FOR ALL DEVICES if you have any USB 1 device connected. It says that to get USB 2.0 throughput, you must disconnect all USB 1.0 or 1.1 devices from the hub first. That's worth knowing.Finally, if you buy the hub, I suggest going to Windows Update and downloading the optional USB 2.0 fix for WinXP SP 1.
Reliable and fast (depending on your connection), this is a solid purchase. Quick delivery that even surprised the seller, who emailed me to say they could not deliver next day despite it arriving next day... If next day would have been imperitive they offered to take it back without question, great service.
Length:: 2:04 MinsI spend a lot of time and effort whenever I select a new camera, whether it's a DSLR, digital video camera or a point and shoot. I also spend quite a bit of time when selecting a case for that camera. The wrong case can be not only frustrating but it can also be dangerous for your new device.Lowepro is a great brand and they offer a wide selection of cases and bags. I hope that this video review gives you a better idea of what this little case has to offer. Thanks!Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD (Grey)
Great Value! I couldn't find anything cheaper than $70 in the stores, and I was worried with this soooo cheap that the picture quality would be diminished; however, the picture quality looks the same as with my shorter more expensive cable. I cannot tell a difference. Great quality. Even better Value. I highly recommend.
I purchased this used laptop for a bit over $200 bucks. I wasn't expecting much. My Motion Tablet died and I needed a replacement. I had purchased the newest cutting edge Asus tablet and was sadly disappointed. This was a &#34;what the hell&#34; purchase and I am DELIGHTED!! The laptop is in excellent condition and what's more it does everything I wanted! Even though it uses Windows XP, I can surf and shop and chat and write letters and balance the checkbook. The pen and keyboard are both easy to use and in great shape. But there is more!I am a frustrated fan of MusicMatch and I wanted to be able to use that program to play my music But it only works with Windows XP. Since this laptop uses XP, I can use my beloved MusicMatch and link to my music on my pc and play music with bluetooth speakers anywhere in the house. Heaven!It's not just that the hardware seems to be in good shape, the installed programs are very helpful.What a smart little shopper I am!
This case is too large for the camera....Canon needs to make one that fits the camera snugly and can be worn on a belt.
It's small and cute and just the right size for my hand - I'm an Asian female so this may feel small if you have big hands. The reason for my dissatisfaction is because of the noise it makes when i roll the scroll wheel. I've used many computer mice, but this is by far the worst one.
I bought the 525 for Valentine. It worked out of the box, surfed the web with my internet connection but could not use the bluetooth to download songs from my laptop (the FTP service is not enabled, or maybe i didn't know how). Never tried the Infrared.The GPS worked fairly well. I am a new user, so low expectations. But the lady kept telling me to take a left well after the left had gone.None of which matters since the unit just died. It only works if it is plugged in to the wall. I am hoping the store takes a return since I really dont want to gamble $600 that it is just a bad battery.
The best way to listen to this is to put it in an alcove. I use mine in the kitchen with the cabinet above and the wall to the side of it. The sound comes out rich and deep. Once I set it in the middle of the room it just sounds ok. Decent, but nothing like using the walls. In the future I'd like something with a subwoofer but that would cost me close to $200. So for now I am happy to have music while making dinner.
It downloads songs to the player at a decent rate to the internal memory, but it takes twice as long to download songs to the external (extra card plug-in) memory. Also, you really need to have a great battery charge to transfer songs or you'll get an error in the process. I always put new batteries in right before downloading songs, then you can put the older batteries back in. I can't wait until they put 4 times as much internal memory into this unit and give it a firewire interface. ....what, I can dream, can't I?
I initially found this product on Radtech website and was comparing the pricing when found cheaper on Amazon. Even though Amazon was limited with colors, I think the product serves its purpose. Keeps the screen clean from oil or dirt deposits on keyboard. Highly recommend.
im very happy to this stuff, very good monitor excellent image
Very fast and easy. Love the online access to the code immediately. Very convenient and easy to use. Thank you.
Awesome case for the Zune. If you think your Zune is strong enough without a case then why are you looking for a case? I'm a U.S. Marine deployed to Iraq, and this case has stood up to some pretty harsh treatment. I decided I would replace this case, after I scratched it up pretty bad from the sand, and it being scraped on concrete, and who knows what else, so I ordered a "Brushed Aluminum" case, and it was absolute crap, I ended up buying another Belkin case. When I took my Zune out of the Belkin case looked like it was brand new out of the box. The case adds a little bit of bulk to the Zune, but it is well worth the Durability, so if Durability is what your looking for in a case this it the one for you. Some of the other reviews reported that this case made it tough to navigate with the buttons, but I had absolutely no problems, but then again I previously had an Ipod, which I always thought was a pain in the rear to navigate with the stupid little roller touch pad.
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.
Batteries were delivered in just a couple of days. Minor note, batteries were not the same as pictured - no writing on packs, but they seem to be working fine (I ordered 3)
Excellent item! This is really an amazing item that anybody could buy for their very own personal time and pleasure.
Range is phenomenal. Worked immediately out of the box even with Linux and is incredibly responsive. If you need something for your conference room, this is the one. Its worth the money b/c it works so well and looks nice to boot.
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.
I PURCHASED THIS FINE PRODUCT THRU CRUTCHFIELD, AND I MUST SAY AFTER BEING A BIT SCEPTICAL AT FIRST, I AM PLEASED TO SAY THISUNIT IS NOTHING SHORT OF TERIFFIC. I HAD MY UNIT HARD WIRED INTO MY BOSE RADIO IN MY SUV, AND HAD THE CD CHANGER DISCONNECTED.SO NOW WHEN I HIT THE CHANGER BUTTON IT TURNS ON MY SIRIUS SPORTSTER, IT PLAYS DIRECTLY THROUGH THE BOSE RADIO RATHER THEN THE RADIO FREQUENCY, WOW WHAT BEAUTIFUL SOUND !! IT SOUNDS THE SAME AS IF I WOULD HAVE INSTALLED A NEW HEAD UNIT, I GUESS THE OTHER RAVES ON THIS PRODUCT WILL TELL YOU HOW FINE A PRODUCT THIS IS, IF YOU PURCHASE THIS FINE PRODUCT I KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY IT AS I DO MINE.....
The print quality of this fax toner cartridge is extremely poor; almost invisible. I am very disappointed in the product.
Not outstanding but not horrible either. If you need something that's not dressed up and not expensive, this is the cable for you.
Have been using this mouse for a few months without any problems. I just plugged it in and it worked with any hassles. It tracks well and I haven't experienced the cursor "jumping" like I have with other optical mice. I guess the chocolate color is unpopular since it cost a lot less than the other colored devices. In all, a good product for people who want a basic wireless mouse. If you are a PC gamer, I can see how this mouse wouldn't meet your needs.
an amazingly beautiful album, not just for those who have been heartbroken, but for those who are hopeful too. buy this album, give it a listen, begin to love it.not to mention the actual band members are all wonderful, talented, and warmly welcoming gentlemen. so support them and their artistry and give your ears (and your heart) a treat!
After searching for several months for a good digital camera, I found that the Stylus provided the most "bang for the buck". It's compact size and user friendly interface makes it a breeze to use, even for first time digital camera owners. The software provided makes downloading and emailing pictures easier than ever and it even allows you to do simple touch-ups to your pictures (resizing, cropping, changing quality, red-eye, etc.) before sending them out. Kudos to Amazon.com for offering a US warranty product at competitive prices, not to mention free shipping, free picture cards and no tax!The only reservation that I had about this camera is the fact that it uses the new xD picture cards. This is definitely not a knock on the camera itself, but rather a concern that this media type may cease to exist. Hopefully this media will be supported as much if not more than the others and won't die a tragic death in the same way that BETA did with the VCR.
The problem with many inexpensive KVM switches is that the cable connections occupy two or three sides, the selection buttons (if any) are on the top and the hot key switching sequence is cumbersome. This switch has all cable connections on the back, buttons/LEDs on the front, and a reasonable (but not best I have encountered) hot key sequence. The metal case is impressive and operation has been flawless for the month or so I have had it. The form factor allowed me to mount it under a shelf where it is convenient but out of the way. I had another 2-port PS2 KVM switch on hand but I put it back in the box and bought this because the design of that switch would not permit a clean installation.
If Microsoft is giving you problems processing your credit/debit card for payment (for no good reason), then this is your answer.Amazon delivers the code instantly to your email. No waiting on slow/busy sellers; everything is electronic. I prefer this service, since you can't really lose the code/card, etc, and most importantly, it's reasonably price -- perhaps more so than buying points from MS themselves.
WARNING: DO NOT PURCHASE THIS RECOMMENDED BATTERY FOR THE PANASONIC DMC-ZS1 DIGITAL CAMERA! REGARDLESS OF WHAT AMAZON.COM TELLS YOU, IT IS NOT THE CORRECT SIZED BATTERY FOR THIS CAMERA. I HAD A HECK OF A TIME GETTING A REFUND FOR THE BATTERY AND DIDN'T GET REIMBURSED FOR THE S&H (EVEN THOUGH I PAID MORE TO HAVE IT SHIPPED RIGHT AWAY AND IT COST MORE THAN THE ACTUAL BATTERY)!
it works just fine. it came in a new unopened box. it did arrived in the mail pretty fast too.
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!
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.
I really liked this clock at first, but then I discovered that their placement of controls was really poor. They've got a volume wheel on the left and a tuning wheel on the right. Not only are these easy to confuse (and the tuning is really difficult), but I find I bump them all the time while holding the clock, which I have to do in order to keep the clock from sliding away from me when I hit one of the buttons on the front.In the future, I'll look for a clock with all frequently-accessed buttons on the top where that won't be a problem.
Haven't loaded this tape into my new labelmaker, so don't have a way to review it. But I suspect that it'll work just fine.
Good control when you have multi item to open and operate at the same time. Much easier to use than previous remote contols.
What a great well-built product! Strong,lightweight,and easy to operate! Highly recommended.A perfect tripod for beginners and pros alike!
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.
Its a perfect size for most of todays GPS's.Its not meant to be a back pack or luggage...so stop trying to stuffed junk in it.I have all the accessories/cables/mounting bracket already in my car....so no need to store them in the Garmin Deluxe Carrying Case every time i use the GPS.The main thing that needs protection is the GPS itself & thats the main purpose of the Garmin Deluxe Carrying Case.It protects GPS receiver from scratches, scrapes, and falls.It would not be a good idea to stuffed the Garmin Deluxe Carrying Case with some of the GPS accessories since they can scratch the screen or the body of the GPS receiver.My conclusion: Its a great buy!For the people who didnt like this Garmin Deluxe Carrying Case...stop whining :)cant please everybody.
I moved to this printer from a Canon S900 printer, itself an excellent printer in it's time. The extra two cartridges-green and yellow- along with twice the print resolution seem to make a huge difference. Even black and white photos are of a very good quality, although they print slower than the color prints. Use the "Print Advisor" and Canon Photo Paper Pro for best results.Highly recommended!
I used this extended length cord to connect my pc to my tv! My boyfriend added the correct program to my computer as a Christmas present but due to the location I needed and extra long cord so I wouldn't have to make holes in the entertainment center. Awsome I can now use my computer from my bed! I don't need and extra desk and chairs and I have never been happier! great quality! thanks!
This keyboard seemed to be fine when I tested it in the store - it was high on a shelf so I didn't actually get to test it in a realistic situation. As soon as I started using it at home I had my husband get the box out of the trash so I can return it. Even though the keys fit my hands nicely the wrist rest gets in the way of the shift key and the spacebar. My hands are cramping just from typing this short message. I could probably adjust to all of this, but the biggest problem is the 10 key. I have used a ten key for over 22 years with no problem and no matter how I try to position my hands on this keyboard I cannot hit the zero key! This is very frustating! Another big problem that I have is the rubber grips that should hold the keyboard in place don't catch on any except the center one so the keyboard is sliding all over the place while I am typing. Very big disappointment.
Bright, colorful and well made. Love the foam interior. It's water tight and keeps my camera equipment safe and well protected.
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.
I searched long and hard for a lightweight bag which would accomodate a 17" Dell laptop. I am very small framed and carry this laptop literally every day between work, home and client's offices. So many of the bags that will accomodate this size laptop weigh over 5 lbs, and when added to the weight of the laptop, charger, etc. is too heavy for me. I especially like the molded handle which gives a good secure grip that doesn't strain your hands.I've had this bag for about 3 months now and am very pleased. The zippers don't zip as quickly as I'd like, but otherwise it's a perfect bag for me. Roomy enough for my accessories and a few files. Keeps me from having to carry the laptop plus a briefcase.
Well satidfied with these bino's. To take from Tony the Tiger.....they are GREEEEAAAAAT ! I really like the ability to extend the lens for those who wear glasses. Vision is crystal clear, green color will blend in great during hunting season.
Bought 4 of these little suckers. And what else can I say.... they work like just like they were intended. And more importantly, still working months later.What is more alarming, is the ridiculous prices that places like Best Buy charge for these. 60 dollars.... really.... serious? I saw people post the phrase "naive citizen tax" and I have to admit, that is dead on. If there is a lack of quality in these cables, then I can't really tell the difference. There is probably some "quality snob" who will argue that I am loosing .0000000001% of picture quality not going with the leading brand, but I'm not willing to spend a $55 difference.
tHE INTERNET IS AWESOME, RESOLUTION IS SUPERB. IPOD LOST THIS ROUND!! MUCH MORE FUNCTIONS, I CAN USE INTERNET WITHOUT HAVING AT&T LIKE THE IPOD TOUCH. THIS IS THE ANSWER!! NO MORE IPODS NOW ARCHOS RULEZZZ.
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.
The camera is fantastic in all ways mentioned. For the price, you can't beat it.There are, however, several things that Kodak doesn't tell you that are fairly severe limitations.1.No filter ring. Kodak lists the ring as an Accessory Ring. It is different from a filter ring. I use a Polarizer regularly and wanted to mount one here. In the Kodak world, it requires an Accessory Tube that costs about $20. Only problem is that the tube causes major vignetting at low zoom (1X to 3X).2.There are many Wide Angle and Telephoto attachments available on Ebay. Don't bother. They don't really work.A.The Wide Angle lens vignettes so that about half the frame is unusable. If you zoom enough to eliminate the vignette, you loose the wide angle. The picture is a nice circle that doesn't fill the frame.B.The Telephoto lenses often advertise increasing your zoom by 2X, but it actually only adds about 2X to the zoom. So the 12X zoom the Z712 becomes about a 14X. Not worth the headache.3.Batteries - You can't use the Ni-MH AA batteries that I've used on older cameras. They only deliver 1.2 volts per battery (2.4 volts total.) The Z712 requires more voltage. I only get about 40 pictures per charge on the Ni-MH batteries and that's not acceptable.A.The only rechargeable battery the Z712 is compatible with is the Klic 8000 or the the Ricoh DB50. The Klic 8000 costs around $18, plus $20 for the charger. The Ricoh is available on Ebay for considerably less, but the mili-amp ratings are lower.B.Radio Shack sells a CRV3 NiMH Rechargeable with 2.4 volts. Don't use it as it's not compatible. This thing requires 3 volts.4.Lithium Ion AA batteries are expensive. As of today, you can find them for either $10 for four batteries, or $14 for eight batteries. Expensive, but each pair of batteries gives about 200 pictures according to Kodak. That means that the 8 Pack will deliver about 800 pictures for $14. When comparing against buying the recharger and rechargeable batteries, purchasing the Lithium Ion batteries isn't that bad.I got around the filter attachment limitation by gluing a 49mm to 52 mm reduction ring onto the lens barrel with silicon caulk. Tiny amount and extreme care to keep the caulk from the lens. The reduction ring fits nicely inside the outer barrel and sat on the outer barrel while gluing. Now, I have a filter ring for the Daylight and Polarizer filters that I use so often.So far, I love the camera. High zoom, self installed filter capabilities, higher resolution, loads of features. Even with the limitations, I give it four stars. The battery issues I can live with, but not having a filter ring is just foolish.
It works at speeds below 50, but you can talk without the intercom at those speeds. Above those speeds you can not hear anything. My bike is _very_ quiet and I am using closed helmets. Tried to hook up a cellphone - quality was very bad, so not useful there as well.
My husband was so happy with this gift he used it in he garage first then turned the lights on and it stopped working for a minute. But after reading the instructions he got it working again. Just make sure not to expose the uncovered lense to direct light and you will be fine.
A great product overall that has the ability to control almost everything in your house from tvs, to portable fans, to air conditioners. If it has a remote, this thing can work with it. One of my best purchases in years. Setting it up appears harder than it actually is. My recomendation is to have it copy your specific remote and then go in and change indivual commands to your liking. Time consuming? A tad, but well worth it.
I have a logitech remote-the setup support was great to start-however the buttons to change the channel up and down and the vol no longer work-I am back to my 3.99 Universal remote-Buy the extended plan-- the warranty is too short.
I just purchased this computer and i really like it. The screen quality is excellent and the sound system is also above average for a laptop. I love the remote control feature for watching movies and dvd's. The only problem I have encountered in the week that I've had it is that sometimes it will freeze-up when I try to start a game or even when I start up the computer. I am really happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
Got the wrong ones, but Darryl sent me the right ones and a mailer to return the others. Installed without a hitch, and I am up and running.
Worked well, but after about one year it died. I'm guessing water got into it. My daughter used it in her shower, and I'm thinking she allowed it to be directly exposed to the shower.
Great sound quality. Earphones are very secure. The only negative about these earbuds is that they have the uneven lengths to the ear.
My player lasted only 6 months and was used very little. The DVD player would freeze up after 10 minutes of use. Zenith said they would repair it for 45 dollars. Looks like it was designed to last long enough to get past the 90 day warranty. I'm done with Zenith products.
I have no idea how the average users will set this up. The average user is OK at plugging in a line, or dropping in a disk, they can even answer a few questions, that the idea, usually, in today's tech world then they get "voile" success. NOT HEREThis D-Link is extremely challenging to set up (I was going to write that it's is a "ball breaker",but the editors will immediately go on their red pen alert) . I have worked with computers since 1986 (hey, does anyone remember the KayPro?) and I think I know how to tweak a stubborn system and how to set up a network WIFI but this DWL-2100AP has humbled me.After many hours and my first two attempts to set up this D-Link DWL-2100AP as an "universal repeater" I reached out for salvation and called my first tech-geek (hey an actual house visit!) Tom the tech, as I will call him, had low socials skill and came in saying "just show me the problem and step back". Tom battled it out for over an hour before his head came up from staring at the screen, made eye contact and said to me "we got most of the problems fixed" Yea, right Capt Edward John Smith, that is like telling the folk on the Titanic that "we got most of the holes fixed".... But then, he blinked, pulled out his cell and called his buddy the "the guru of tech's". He said, My friend will have a look and "he will have it up and running in minutes" YEA. So the guru tech arrived jumped right and with Tom the tech's pointers and my gems of insight the DWL-2100AP was functional in an hour and a half. Did I say said functional? Right, the lights were on but no one was home... it was not working so that it solved my initial problem (coverage). I still did not have the signal relayed to my new office room (Folks, I am talking about 100 feet away). Thus, Tom the tech and his Guru noted that they felt their time with D-Link was a success, BUT the patient died. End note: as they were leaving out the door both techs said "take it back".
Does what it says it will do. I have had it for quite awhile. For the money it is well worth the expense.
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.
Only just got this home but decided to leave the job of installing until the confidence level was raised......2 weeks later I wonder what all the fuss was about. A couple of screws and Bob's your uncle. I needed to use the supplied adaptor since I only have a VGA monitor.....but one thing at a time. I hope to be able to make super DVD movies in my retirement.Meanwhile,I may as well read the instructions! This link helps in finding appropriate Monitor.Adaptor.whatever!http://www.datapro.net/products/dvi-d-to-vga-digital-analog-convertor.html
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.
FAST SERVICE, EASY PURCHASE, GOT HERE IN PLENTY OF TIME AND JUST AS DESCRIBED AND WORKED WITH MY TV GREAT...THE PRICE WAS AWESOME
Mind you this is no $400 name brand stereo; this is an inexpensive compact speaker dock for an iPod, it really sounds great considering it's price and size.
I want to know if this unit is satellite compatible for recording. My old unit isn't programmable with the 3 digit satellite stations.
This was a good buy for anyone doing extensive work in the field with your GPS. I hike quite a bit with my GPS and found the lanyard troublesome to use. I didn't like have the GPS hanging around my neck, swinging to an fro, so this is a good solution. Assuming you wear a belt, its an easy clip on, clip off and use right in the case. The case is specifically designed to keep all the buttons clear and free for use and it works well. A nice way to keep your GPS handy but securely strapped to your belt if you find yourself climbing a hill, fording a stream or whatever your adventures may get you into! I recommend a buy over using the lanyard this comes with your Garmin GPS.
SanDisk 2 GB Class 2 SD Flash Memory Card SDSDB-2048-A11 needed this for some application for using in the amazon jungle. works well
Great price and great delivery. Couldn't find a better price just before Christmas. Was delivered sooner than expected and brought right into my house and unboxed. I connected to my HD box and had an excellent picture right from the start. Don't know what some others are talking about reguarding "clouding" I don't see it at all. Remote seems OK although with cable you will use a different remote anyway. All the menus are very easy to navigate threw although I didn't have to change much. I just turned on "auto light sense". Power-up is only around 8 seconds which is pretty fast compaired to others I have seen (including plasmas). It comes with a nice swivel base stand so I didn't even have to hang it on the wall. Just wish it had a pull-down video menu like Panasonic to change the video inputs instead of pressing the video button until you get to the right input. There is a skip input feature which is nice.
If you look at any of the "honest" analysis of HDMI cables, you'll see that pretty much any cable on the market will work for 1080P at a length of less than 3m (10 ft)...there is absolutely no reason that these inexpensive cables will not perform at the same level as the $100 cables. I'm using this cable for my PS3 to 1080P TV with no problems.If you're looking for something longer than 3m, I'll put in a plug for "Blue Jeans Cables" (google it)...they're honest in their information and they put the "big guy that starts with an M" in their place when they attempted a frivolous lawsuit.
I have the 512mb version with the slower CPU speed for about the same $599 price that I bought this weekend 1/22/05 at an Apple store.***Like everyone else is saying, get a model with 512mb of memory or plan to upgrade. This is a mandatory upgrade. Without it, you system is much slower.*** At 1GB this computer is quick, but that costs $$$ because it's all on one memory stick. There is also an overclock hack for it so the slower system can get 1.42Ghz.You will need a USB mouse and USB keyboard (or converter to USB- about $5) and not the older style types. You may want to go wireless also.This is a nice, well designed computer with a small footprint. Great to take along on trips etc. Right now I'm unsure how I'm going to implement it into my lifestyle. I have it hooked into my LCD TV right now (will hook up to a regular TV also) as sort of a media computer/family room experiment. But in the future I may just use it in a more mobile environment.My previous computer was a older AMD64 Antec full-tower power station. I say power station because thats what it took to run the thing (500+ watts continous--my MacMini is 1/5 of that). The 6 cooling fans (2 case, 1 CPU, 1GPU, 2 power supplies) made it quite loud. It was a great computer and I got alot of work done, but it seemed to get bigger, louder, and slower as time went by. One thing that really got to me was the constant attacks by Viruses, Spy-ware, Spam-Ware, Spit-ware, Wormz and direct IP attacks. I used Zone Alarm Pro for a firewall, Norton Corporate for Virus protection, and Ad-aware and Spybot to get rid of the trash. I also cleaned out the registry from time to time. It seemed like I was constantly upgrading/download fixes to the WinXPro OS and other programs almost on a daily basis.I now control my old WinXpPro computer with Microsoft Remote Desktop --a free program from Microsoft(Win XpPro, 2000 Server only). [...].I like to think I'm fairly knowledge-able when it comes to computers, but after awhile it seemed like I couldn't keep up with the amount of trash that was constantly attacking my computer. There were just too many holes to plug and I only had so much time and fingers to plug them. I wanted to go RedHat or Suse Linux, but I really didn't have time to really learn a new system/OS/compatibility issues/ etc.For me the $600 Mac is a breath of fresh air. I no longer hear the constant fan noises when I come home. Everything is more relaxed and enjoyable. It seems like I have more available personal time. I use the Mac to communicate with my work server and am still able to get the work done. The computer works well and is quick. I lay down on the living-room floor and just play with it for a few hours at a time. I really don't even look at it like a computer--it's more like a built-in system for my home. I hit a key and it's on-ready to go. Even though it looks like a very simple computer the OS is based on Debian-linux which I really like. The 20+ years of work/research on the Mac OS really shows and things seem like they are seemless and well integrated. For $600 you are really getting a steal of a computer and an OS. I think I paid almost $200+ for my Microsoft XPro OS alone.It looks like a very simple computer (and it is)-but that's only because it was designed to look/feel that way. There is more that enough horsepower under the hood to get the job done. A great computer for the beginner, pro or family.When I bought this they were selling pretty fast with alot of people buying multiples. One person bought 20!! --maybe just to sell on Ebay--maybe to daisy-chain together--buying for friends? I just bought what they had and didn't worry about configuration much. So these may not be in stock long. The new Ipods? were selling fast also -maybe more than the Mac Mini. And the store was packed--so beware.For some reason I-Life 05 wasn't installed on my system only iLife 04. iLife 05' comes with it --it's just not installed. When the computer was manufactured the software probably wasn't ready yet. Make sure you install iLife 05, because some programs like iPhoto are much better.check out X11 also:http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/x11/
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.
Great product. works just like the apple product that cames with the phone and as a lot cheaper that Apple for extra cables.
The Electrovaya PowerPads &quot;Puff Up&quot; and become very ugly and dangerous looking. Here is a quote from the director of sales: &quot;...the battery can over-discharge and the cells can be damaged. In some cases when a stored PowerPad was later charged it puffed. The puffing was actually a good thing in that this is how the battery was designed.&quot; Electrovaya has now reduced the length of their warranty to 6 months because they no longer like to support their PowerPads. I have seen this happen to 70% of PowerPads within 1 year of use. I would not recommend this product in any way!
I have a Sharp Aquos 1080p, Sony 6.1 Surround, and digital HD DVR with Comcast. This remote works will all of those. In fact, it does stuff with the TV that the TV's original remote couldn't do like instantly go to a specific video input without having to scroll through all of them. The battery life is great too as it rarely needs recharging. I highly recommend this remote.
The screen was just as it was described. I was able to unpack it and hand it within 20 minutes. Great screen. Would buy again.
I perchased used iLuc I7500 Mini MP3 Stereo two weeks ago. It was shocking to see boroken box poorly boxed.Missing remote, scrach and dings everywhere and MP3 not working.I tryed to contact this seller, off couse no responce at all. I wasn't too much expected to this happen to me but, I will never buy any thing from amazon.
I have found that G&G; ink carts are the best of the alternatives to Canon that I have tried. However, I ultimately come back to the genuine Canon ink carts. The PGBK-5 is no exception. The Canon item is expensive, but it always looks crisp, installs cleanly, and never dirties up the printer.A word about sources. I buy my Canon cartridges from various sources, usually based on price. This time I tried an "Amazon fulfilled" supplier. It was not a good experience. Amazon had problems with a perfectly good credit card and the shipping was slow after that was resolved. The problem with Amazon fulfilled, as opposed to supplier fulfilled, is that you can only leave packaging feedback. This is the only place I could find to relate that experinece. There are better options.
Great mouse, great color. Works very well, and was one of the highest rated mice that I could find, for a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
These binoculars as a present for my son, were perfect. I can't give them a 5 star rating because they had a funny eye position for me. But they are well made, waterproofed and float tested no problems, great for any outdoor use and are excellent value for money.
This finally worked on my 2005 Honda Accord. I will definitely buy another one for Christmas season. Love it!
We received the product and put in the correct adapter for our Ipod. On the very first undocking the electrical connector pulled away from the unit and after that we could not reattach. The product is useless without it. For the price the product is attractive, but it needs some redesign to make it a unit that will last more than a few weeks.
I bought these headphones...hopping that I will get something that I will blow my head off. I was totally unsatisfied. These headphones create an environment as if you are in a car driving at 100 miles per hour with the windows open! I think AIWA was aiming to create headphones to immitate the sound of car stereos. They succeded for a 100 mile/hour car!Now to get serious, this product is a complete waste of money-and they were not cheap. There is zero bass boost, TOO MUCH MIDDLE FREQUENCIES, and very little treble. If you find divices with the abillity to handle middle frequencies, you might get something out of them. The sound is really flat as it is...My strong recommendation to you: STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AND DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. Thust me, I am a musician and I want the best sound when it comes to listening to my own music or other CDs...Be wise and look elsewhere...
This pen uses Cross Tech 3 pen refills. And the eraser is under the silver cap. Great for the money... will get another!
I was looking for a CD/MP3 player that wasn't too expensive, and I have no need for all the extra gadgets and controls of the more expensive players. I had experience with my husband's Panasonic portable cd player and loved it, but I was looking for a player that would handle my MP3 cd's. I found this little player and it is excellent. As with my husband's player, the battery life is the best of any portable player I've used. The player has handled all my MP3's cds perfectly (I use iTunes to create my cds). Others have complained about the volume, but I've had no trouble. The volume goes well above my tolerance limits - and I have no trouble hearing the music on the Metro train or the bus.If you're looking for a basic player for you MP3 cds - this is the one to get. Long battery life, and compatibility with all the MP3's on a cd seems to be an issue with many other players - but not this one. I very highly recommend this player.
It is small so the speakers are not going to send out huge sound, but does a good job for what I ask of it. Back ground music while I'm doing other things!
The speakers work really well. They provide better sound than most other speakers within that price range that I've gotten for my laptop. They're a good buy!
Combine this receiver with the Yamaha Speakers sold here at Amazon and you've got a theater surrond system that is better than the movie cinemas! The instruction manual is a little confusing and intimidating but thanks to my son in law who has an earlier version of this amplifier I was shaking the rafters in record time. If you get this receiver, here are a few tips. It may seem like overkill but hook up as many cables (coaxial, HDMI if you have this one I didn't, component video, rca, etc) as you got through the DVD player and other digital devices. This amplifier intelligently detects and automatically uses the ultimate sound from each source cable from whatever disk you're viewing. Cool, huh? And too you get this mike that plugs into the receiver. Go to Auto menu from the remote and choose the auto set up option while setting where you usually sit while viewing movies. The receiver will automatically adjust each speaker including the subwoofer for optimum sound. Then if you've got the first Lord of the Rings dvd, play the opening scene and pray that your roof doesn't colapse when the bass kicks in. Of course you can manually adjust your speakers too, but start with the auto out of the box just to get you moving. The only thing I don't like about this receiver are the connectors for the speaker wiring. They work okay but I found them hard to screw in/out. And too, when you hook up your speaker cables use monster cable at least 16 gauge but 14 or 12 is even better. I bought Acoustic Research Oxygen free cable 16 gauge, 100 ft. from Amazon and still had to buy more cable from my local radio shack. The monster cable I bought from radio shack, 25 ft., cost as much as what I got here at Amazon from ANTonline. My room is small too, so I suggest buying 2 spools of the AR cable or monster whichever you choose, but get it from Amazon as the price is probably 50% or more cheaper!
I was surprised to found that the quality of this CD wallets is very high. I did not expected that the case would have high quality at this price after rebate at first while I placed my order two weeks ago. When I took it out from the box, the nylon cover is much thicker that my previous purchased of other brand. The sleeve is thick but smooth.I also ordered 320 CD wallets and both are well-made with quality. Velocity confirmed that as not as the product are not with the same UPC barcode, both rebates should be good. I hope that this information can clarify some of the myth about rebate submission.
the product description should state what the packaging does, that the unit only provides 500mA at 12V.i wouldn't have purchased if i had known it was so puny.:(
Good product, low failure rate (1-2%)Appreciate the lack of flashy labels, can write on whole surface without being distracted.Nice grey color contrasts with CDR so can tell difference easily.
Don't spend a lot of money. Buy these easy to use velcro cable tie wraps that allow you to use and reuse over and over again Comes in multiple color pack (for that color coding you want to do). Remember these aren't just for cables. I've used them to hold shelves together for extra support! These really stay stuck together! I've chained a few together for a bigger project I needed help together. A must have in any household.
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
A perfectly functional HDMI cable without the ripoff retail pricing. We are running Playstion 3 into a new 1080p set and this cable works just fine.
I purchased the headset for my husband and I love it. I can listen to the tv at a normal tone.
This allows you to store much more than the pluckable foam or insertable bag.If you carry photo equipment you'll love it. Keeps your gear airtight and snug.
It was a struggle between rating this a 4 or 5. Wish there was a 4.5. First of all I'd like to say that Amazon's free shipping made this HDTV a great deal and made my mind up to buy from them (along with their outstanding customer oriented support after the sale if there are problems). I've bought from Amazon many items and a few went wrong but Amazon always corrected the issue to my satisfaction..As far as the product, the built-in digital tuner is fabulous. I say this because I have another digital tuner that does not pull in the channels that this TV set does. Literally, I get twice as many digital channels on this set as my other digital tuner box. Since this is only the second digital receiver box set that I have, I can't say the other one is just bad or this one is just good but one thing is for sure, this one is much better as far as channels pulled in than my other. Analog TV reception is just acceptable but nothing spectacular. Given the fact that analog is going away in 1.5 years, it's not something I would consider an issue either way.Functionality of the TV menu system and remote is intuitive. It has great contrast for a LCD screen. Audio is clear and crisp however it is a bit low as one other review stated however, not out of the ordinary for a small TV. (Side note: one solution to this is to buy a cheap FM modulator that plugs into the standard 3.5mm headphone jack to broadcast the audio to your stereo or radio. This will allow you to get greater volume control as you will also have the amplification of your FM tuner as well as the volume of the TV itself.). I want to reiterate, the sound volume is not out of the ordinary for a small TV. I have a 13 inch tube TV that does not get as much volume out as this set gets. I think the one person who gave it a one star only because of the low audio volume is totally off base. The person must have expected to get large TV sound from a small TV. I've owned more than several small TVs and this one is better than the normal as far as audio level output.The only reason I would negate from a score of 5 stars are as follows:a) Viewing LCD from below perpendicular from the screen makes the output contrast and brightness less. Much less if viewing from below perpendicular more than 2 feet. That is, if you have the TV higher than you and it's not pointed down towards you, you will be disappointed in the picture. The solution to this is to tilt the screen such that it's aimed lower than your eyes. Viewing from perpendicular and above is perfect as far as picture quality. Also, side to side viewing is not bad up to 30 degrees off center (a big improvement over a older type LCD).b) Digital tuner is great however there could be a much better GUI to view what's on other channels or what other channels are there. That is, the only way you'll know what digital channels you get are to scroll up and down the channels. Seems rather archaic to me. You'd thing you could look at what is available at a glace.. Not from this set.. With that said, the set user interface does include adding "favorite channels" so once you know the channels available, you can save your favorites up to 12 stations.Other than those two things, it's a great TV and perfect in every way IMO. There are a lot of likable things about this TV that I didn't cover including the fact that it plays VCD and DivX DVDs along with standard DVDs. It also has multiple inputs including Color Stream HD input. It also has audio sound control to auto adjust sound-levels making commercials the same volume as the show not to mention the fact that is has a feature called CableClear to adjust for the imperfections of analog video. These are just a few of the out-of-norm features you likely will not find in other TVs.
The phone connection plug is not consistent. The one just purchased is a larger plug that will not fit through the opening in my Speck iPhone case. The one purchased earlier as part of a set with a lighter socket charger was smaller and fits just fine. They otherwise look identical.
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.
There is a reason this cord is so dirt cheap. It DOES work, but when image is projected to the television, there is a distinct cloudyness all around the edges. Better of paying $40 for a cord that performs like it's supposed to. Would not recommend to anyone.
Really good product.Got is for my huge Toshiba Qosmio.It would have been nice to have a compartment special for mouse and one for my huge power adapter.
Sorry RCA, but I seem to be a gluten for your punishment. After buying 3 of your modern, 20-inch rounded TV's a number of years ago, they all ended up short-circuiting within a few years. Even so, I see this DVD player at Wal-mart, and it had every feature I was looking for in my price range. I bought it, carefully set it up, plugged it into a high-end surge protector, turned it on, the screen faintly came on, and then an electrical fire sort of stench filled the air, and that was the end of it. When will I learn? I keep getting suckered by those two white little mascot dogs, and my faith that an RCA product will come thru for me. Now it goes back to Wal-Mart, and I guess I'm back to Sony or Panasonic. [To be fair, I found out later that RCA apparently was willing to fix all their defective TVs that malfunctioned years ago, but you had to contact them in a certain time-frame and who knew? My TV's did last a number of years before dying, but certainly not the &quot;expected useful life of a product.&quot; (Something I learned when law school) RCA owes me.]
best way to get point immediately. once order is placed you have access to your redemption code. this is way to go.
I got a item like this item for my birthday and they are really really easy to use and reliable i have downloaded over 100 songs on it and it still works great!
If you have a DSLR camera, you really need this! It doubles nicely as a lens protector in the event you happen to forget you lens cap! I don't know a whole lot about DSLR cameras, but I can tell you from a protection standpoint of the lens, it is 100% worth it!
My father needed a 3.5" drive to recover some old files on floppy disk.Why did this thing have to cost more than a spindle of DVD-R's?Because its medium can hold over 1.4MB of data! That's almost 1/500th as much as a CD-R!!!Don't get one of these unless you really need to...let the old tech rest in peace.
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!
Ok... I read some of the reviews giving 1 star and I have none of those issues.This product works as I expected and I would buy this again if I have to in the future.I put it into the cassette player in my car and the sound is great... far better than the FM transmitter I tried.IPhone has volume control and no hiss or engine static.
Great remotePrograming is a snap and the learning factor sweet.But as with most of the reveiws, IT'S THE BATTERY DRAINER FROM HELL. This model does have the advantage of being able to turn the motion sensor off, so no need to cut any wires, but what's the point of not having this type of remote and not using the motion sensor. I've gone and purchased 2 sets of AAA high output nicad rechargables. They recharge in 15 minutes so when the annoying blinking from hell starts, I pop them in, and in a half hour I have 4 fresh batteries. Best case senario for this battery drainer.
1st, BELIEVE THE HYPE ! The image quality is TRULY AMAZING! GORGEOUS, TRUE to LIFE COLORS! They are about as close to a 35 mm photo as I have seen (including those from cameras costing 3-4x the price!). The salesman at my local WOLF camera store (who is very knowledgeable) was surprised that the pictures I developed were from a (3 MP) digital camera. YES-THEY ARE that GOOD. And I am not easily impressed (anymore).2nd, I am by no means a "novice" when it comes to digital cameras. I have lost count as to how many cameras I have bought and sold over the years in my futile attempt at finding "the perfect camera". It is my belief now that there is no "perfect" digital camera that will fulfill ALL of your digital needs. You need to prioritize what's important. For example, if video with sound is very important to you, you can rule this camera out. However, if image quality ranks HIGH on your list, please keep on reading my review. I have tried all of the really tiny, expensive cameras and have ultimately, always ended up disappointed by its picture quality. My "BIG" camera (which I highly recommend) is the Panasonic Lumix FZ20. This has become the perfect "take anywhere" camera for me. I like it better than the Sony P200 that I paid over 3x for.3rd, a term I just coined for this review is "megapixel smegapixel". Four years ago, I paid a thousand dollars for a top-of-the line 3 MP camera (Nikon Coolpix 990). To this day, that camera has taken some of the best pictures including those from 5 MP cameras like the Nikon 5200 or even 7 MP camera like the SONY P200. The thing is that the higher the megapixel, the higher the incidence of NOISE. 99% of us do not need a 7 MP camera. It's simply overkill and the pictures, ironically, often end up looking more GRAINY than a picture from a great 3 or 4 MP camera! Even though this is "only" a 3 MP camera, that is enough resolution to print up to 11"x14". So, don't get too caught up in the "megapixel race". You just end up paying a lot more for something that you don't even need! This camera proves that you don't need to spend $500 to get a great digital picture.Finally, like all cameras, there are the "cons" which other people have alluded to - namely, the short battery life and relatively long shutter speed. If you are trying to capture a toddler on the loose, this is NOT the camera for you! But I find it more than acceptable.IMPORTANT: NOW, FOR THE MAJOR ISSUE OF BATTERY DRAINAGE - I read ALL of the reviews on Amazon IN FULL and no one has yet mentioned that it can also use CRV3 battery which lasts longer than rechargeable "AA" batteries. Or even better, that for $30, you can now purchase rechargeable CRV3 batteries !!!!! My favorite is the one by MobyPower, sold here -http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mpc-c301.htmAlso, I always use use a Card Reader to download photos from my cameras instead of draining battery power. I'd recommend you buy a separate card reader - they are very inexpensive and will save you lots of money on batteries!Fianlly, I paid less a tad over $100 for mine. In my humble opinion, dollar for dollar, this is simply ONE of the BEST DIGITAL Cameras out there. Whether you are entering the exciting (but often intimidating) world of digital photo,or you need a great Second Camera, this camera should more than satisfy you, without leaving a dent in your pocketbook!IMPORTANT UPDATE : As of April 2005, If you want video with sound, you can buy their NEW 5 MPG D-595 camera for only $50 more !
This is a great, highly adjustable mount. I was worried about clearance between my GPS antenna and the windshield, but this mount is highy adjustable! It turns in pretty much any way you could want. It is double hinged, so I was able to swing my GPS forward in front of the dash for plenty of clearance. Highly recommend.
Nice case but arived with scratches and a broken ziper. Unfortunatly I won't be able to return it.I recomend only buying it if you have time to return in case a case like mine is delivered to you.
Modem is simply great. Works as advertised. Set-up is pretty simple. The most important thing to do is make sure the modem you buy is "approved" or "supported" by your ISP. (Mine is Comcast) Call your ISP before making the change-out of an old modem and give them the modem details.Only "negative", and I'm stretching here, is that the ethernet cord provided is a little on the short side (6'). You may need to go out and buy a longer cord depending on your set-up.
Happy with the clarity, and the weight. They are perfect for my needs. I priced others more expensive and this Nikon exceeded its value for the money.
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.
What can I say? This card has performed perfectly for me. I have the Canon 5D (12.8 MP) and this card provides ample storage even when I shoot in RAW. I love it, and would definately buy another one in the future as a back up.
Monster cables are such a rip off all HDMI cables transmit the same signal. This cable was in decent enough shape and if it did happen to break you could buy 10 for the same price as a monster cable.
This is a good overall flash drive. It has plenty of memory, and is decently protected from drops and bumps by the rubber body cover. Also supposed to be water-resistant to 1 meter, so that is always good. As far as functionality I rate this drive 5 stars, the only reason I gave it 4 was because the glue that holds the rubber body on let go so I can take the actual drive out of it. But that actually made it more versatile and convenient in some cases, but some may not like it.
This is one of only 2 or 3 mouses I have found that give one the option of using it wirelessly or wired, and it is the cheapest of those 2 or 3 mouses. I originally bought the orange and silver model, but the cord connector broke, so I decided to buy another one and be more careful with the cord. That is the only problem I have had with this mouse. The USB cord that you use to connect the mouse to the computer is rather flimsy and so you have to be very delicate when using it. Other than that I love this mouse. It is very compact and fits my hand perfectly(and fits probably any sized hand). The battery life is better than the 2 wireless mouses I had previously, because you can store the USB receiver in the bottom of the mouse when you aren't using it. All in all, it's the best mouse on the market in my humble opinion, or at least the best mouse that is affordable.
I bought this Docking speaker for my daughter. After 3 to 4 month, Her iPod could not be charged with the product any more. Very poor quality.
Since this plays staight .avi files, it saves DVD burning.Since it also plays DVD's, all other DVD players are actually obsolete. A Superior Bargain!
Used 2 of these to install a network camera on an O.B truck we have at my office. Worked perfectly although the RJ45 connectors I used were sub -standard , need to get a pack of high quality connectors soon , knew these couplers would come in handy one day and so said so done ...always follow your instincts ,most times they pay off .
I'm still not sure entirely how these are supposed to work, but I tried every sort of twist and turn I could to get these to stay in my ear, but they would never stay in and be in a position that I could actually hear anything. I had several family members try it and none could get it to sit right. Maybe we just have strange ears.
I learned that there were $3 HDMI cords for sale ($0.01 and $2.99 S+H) and I was a bit skeptical at first, but after I recieved both my cords (Was such a good deal I bought another one an hour later, even though I doubted they would be any good) any bit of skepticism was gone. I have not had a single problem with these cords, and use them to play my Xbox 360 and my PS3 on my 1080p tv constantly, beautiful and definitely got more than I expected! Works as good as my $40 cord. *****
This is a good product: it is attractive, fits well, cushions the keyboard as you type and, oh yeah, it protects your keyboard too. The ProTouch fits well, is transparent and seeing the keyboard is not a problem -- and it sure beats cleaning my white iMac keyboard all the time, which was a major pain with myApple iMac G5 Desktop with 17" M9843LL/A (1.8 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive). The ProTouch is pretty expensive, but it is a quality product, and friends who see it often remark that it is attractive and want to know where they can get one.
I was very sceptical about getting this hdmi cable. It had a bunch of good reviews, and since it was so cheap I thought what the hell? I am very happy I did. Since then I have bought three more of the exact cables from them, just in case I need them. I use it for my xbox 360, my laptop (which has an hdmi port), and my brand new Samsung LN40a650 1080p. So go ahead and get it, you will be glad you did.
I purchased these headphones after reading another reviewer's comments. She was a medical transcriptionist, as am I, and her very positive review prompted my own purchase. I have to say that they really do isolate outside noise. You really can work undisturbed and oblivious to almost all outside noise. That's the good part... the only critisism I have, and I do realize that it is the nature of the beast and NOT the fault of these headphones per se, but they are quite awkward to put on and take off, especially if, like me, you transcribe in a hospital and people need to ask you questions or if you need to be able to hear announcements, etc. If you can sit undisturbed, THESE ARE GREAT! But if you will need to take them on and off a few times, well, that's a pain. So, depending on your personal use, I would say that overall, these are very excellent for their sound isolation and even seem to amplify whatever you are listening to.
Mine never worked, plugged it in scrambled picture then black and no sound. Get what you pay for. Will opt for a better cable next time.
Works just as well as a $40 monster cable but with a way lower price. I will be recommending this to anyone buying a new TV anyone looking at these do not hesitate to click that buy button. Ships fast and packaged very well you really can't lose on this deal!
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 is what I want when buying a boring component like this - easy to buy, comes to your door quickly, and works like you think it would.
Easy to use and set up. Read many reviews and was weary because a lot people really made it seem like it was an impossible task without help from CS. I am above average netwrok user, but still found no problems in just inserting the disk and following the directions. It only took me several minutes and now I have no deadspots in my home and still have security for my network.
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!
A little tricky to get it to work at first but otherwise seems to be fine. I definitely needed the adapter that came with my disk.
Hi, I bought this camera and it broke the first time I used it, eventhough I was very carefull to use it. While taking pictures a message of "turn of and off camera" appeared, I checked the manual and it said that when that happens you should take it to repair or call the dealer, because is not working properly. What I think is that they know about their poor quality that they put that on the manual. So, if you want a reliable camera stay away form this one. I got it because I was going to a cruise, but after that of course I couldn't take any photo with this thing, if you can call it camera.
I purchased this monitor w/TV tuner and it was a very bad decision. The TV does not recieve digital signals. I had to purchase a digital to analog converter($30.00) The speakers are tiny and I cannot hear it in the boat cabin. I had to purchase a set of wireless headphones($25.00) I tried to get a refund with no results(Paypal). The monitor looks good on the boat bulkhead but that is all that was good.
It really do his job and it feel very well made. I bought a couple of this packages around 5 years ago and they are still reliable. That's why without no hesitation I just get a couple more. The perfect companion for all your gadget's cables (Power supply, TV output, etc.)
We have been researching and found that Polaroid has come out with a 26 inch and a larger flat screen lcd tv. We were able to get a 26 inch for 899.00 and it is downright great. Easy to set up, easy to maneauver the remote and the picture is astonishing. We saw it compared to other much higher priced and there was even better streamlining, design and definition with the Polaroid. We saved about 1,000.00 at the least in going with this Model compared to other higher priced such as Sharp, Sony. in this size. We also saw the larger model next to a plasma. Same if not better picture!!
Lo compre y enseguida me lo enviaron. anda perfecto, ya los utilice y no tuve mayor problemaTodo muy bueno. Excelente
This printer is well worth the money...I have gone through 3 Epson printers and decided to go back to Canon..I am glad I did.The speed, reliability, and print quality are top notch. Also if you like to leave your printer on you don't have to worry about the ink drying out.
This product is better than the Apple's Audio & Video (AV) Connection Kit, becuase its remote allows you to browse the iPod menus. Though it's the only additional feature (compared to Apple's), it is really useful.It works well, its design is ok for the iPod identity, but sometimes the remote doesn't work well. The reason and its solution are deeply described in other review. Once you fix it, it works perfectly.
I wish I could have given negative grade for this product and Philips customer support.I received the device 10 days ago, and that is how long I've gone through pain dealing with it.The VHS part. I played a perfectly good VHS on this device, and after it ran, displayed picture on the TV for 10 minutes, the picture froze and stayed still forever. Forwarding it did not help. I still could hear the audio, but the video is a still screen. I tried with different tapes, to no avail.The DVD player is a lemon, too. I played a good DVD disc, which I verified with a SONY player, and it stopped working every 10 minutes and automatically shut down.I contacted Philips customer care, and got treated like an idiot. They want me to pay for shipping to a repair center for the brand new device that does not work right in the first place.So go with any other brands, but not Philips for this type of product.
I bought this and it DOESN'T WORK! I live less that 10 miles from St. Louis and could only get 1 station some of the time.
My husband installed a whole home theater system and we were juggling at least four remotes. This remote was easily programmable online and has worked great. There is only one glitch with one of the buttons in TV menu mode. It only let's you scroll up and not down.
VERY hard to understand installation documentation and use. Software didnt work on my win xp version. I returned it asap!!Logitech products are much better.
I've had four devices (2 external 250GB drives, wireless keyboard/mouse receiver, all-in-1 scanner/printer) running always on and connected to my laptop for months, with no problem. I'm buying two more.
Most reviews of wireless headphones I've read say that a little "fuzz" is in every brand. This set seemed the most promising, but it was extremely disappointing. The main reason for purchasing this set was to be able to work in my kitchen and office, each one room away from the source. I had to turn my head and/or switch channels constantly in an attempt to get good reception. When I got a clear signal, the sound was good, but even then it wasn't $130+ worth of good.
The cable works for me perfectly. I'm using two, one between a Samsung Bluray and Samsung plasma, and another between my 360 and a Samsung LCD. I've had zero issues and the audio/video quality is fantastic.
Installed quickly and works well. Although the connection is very straight forward, no directions came with the cable.
This battery is visibly different from my stock Garmin battery. Initially I couldn't get it to stay in the unit at all. Eventually I was able to push the latch forward enough to make it catch. Hopefully it won't fall out during use. Next time I'll probably pay for the Garmin replacement.
I have owned this camera for about a month now, and it is my first digital SLR. I used to have a Canon film SLR, and a point and shoot as well, and loved them both. So when I decided to get an SLR, Canon was the only choice for me, and I was not disappointed.This is an excellent camera. It's easy to use, and the pictures are great. The software that comes with the camera is actually pretty good, and I have been quite happy with it so far. I really would recommend this camera to anyone looking into the digital SLR market. There have been documented exposure problems by other users, but I have not noticed anything wrong with the exposure.I really can't recommend this camera enough.
I get video, but no audio over HDMI, and video on one TV has noticeable signal loss.Don't waste your money on this. Get an amplified splitter.
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!
The product, with no brand name, looked like what I used in my camera. After a shoot I went to remove the battery and could not get it to slide out. I ended up super glueing a piece of plastic to the end of the battery so I could pull it out of my camera. By the way camera is a Konica-Minolta A200.
This was the best money spent. I can't believe I can take over 1,000 pictures on my new 8.2 megapixel camera for only $50. Wow! Thanks.
Note that the HB-33 hood has been discontinued by Nikon. The replacement is the HB-45, which costs about the same.
bought this TV like a month and half ago, TV's working great so far... found a couple of dark pixels, but they say it's usual.but my delivery service sucked.. they just dropped it in front of the building, no unpacking..I think the price is good.. initially bought it for $2,400, the price went down TWICE in less than a month, so Amazon gave me a refund.
I admit that i'm a little bit of a geek, so this may not be for people with no computer background. And I'll admit, it took me a while to figure out how to get the stupid thing open (the other reviewer who mentioned the screwdriver is wrong, you dont need one, you just need to push hard on the two buttons under the slide-out covers of the case). And it would've been nice to have a little more docs.That said, I LOVE the thing. No doubt, I'll be getting another. It is fast, it is clean, it is solid. Having the ability to get some use out of my old hard drives is really cool -- and for $18, I can't beat it.
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 scale is accurate and easy to use. I am glad I chose this scale for my online sales. This makes mailing packages right from home so easy. Try it you'll like it.
I am very happy with the purchase of the MS points, and it was very simple, in only 3 steps and had my code enter it in my xbox and started to enjoy content from Xbox Live ... Update my Band Hero, buy several games arcades ... and additional content for my games.I recommend buying a 100%. Greetings.
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 can't speak to this packs "all weather" qualities, but it's well built and allows you to grab your camera by simply sliding the pack from behind your back to your stomach. The bag opens in this position with the camera inside facing lens down. I have the Canon 40D with the 28-135 mm lens that came with it and it just fits inside the lowepro with the lens attached. There's still some room for a flash (next toy on the list). If you paid over $500 for a camera, why wouldn't you spend 1/5 of that to protect it?That said, if you need room for more than 1 or 2 lenses and a flash unit, you might want to go up one more size and get the Lowepro Slingshot 300 all Weather Backpack.
Currently being used to connect the A/V receiver with the projector.I have not noticed any quality loss in the image, nor any delay in the speed of the image compared to shorter cables.Not much beyond that, good cable at a cheap price, good quality, snug fit at the connections, don't expect it to break or fall apart.
Great product. Works as advertised. Easy to use and set up. Sound quality is fantastic. I would recommend it highly
Great Docking Station. Easy to use and sounds good too. Go anywhere with it. Charges iPod while it plays your favorite tunes. Lots of enjoyment time with this and iPod. Glad I found it.
a bit on the pricey side for what it is, but its durable and sounds a ton better than the radioshack cable i was using before. crystal clear.
The Hakuba hand grip is terrific, especially with cameras like the Canon Digital Rebel series with small grips that many find uncomfortable. I use it with the Rebel XT.Not only can one shoot more easily, but holding the camera all day without a neck strap is a breeze.Make sure you fiddle with the strap adjustment for a while so it is right for your hand and shooting style.Highly recommended!
The cables worked as expected it's plug and play with new electronic equipment. The length is nice to connect to TV or other device without moving a lot of items.
I purchased the Digital notebook and the DigiMemo software for a birthday present for someone and because they did not care for the product I tried to return it through Amazon's return process.1. I cannot get a full refund on the notebook2. The SolidTek company has yet to even contract me on a refund process for the software!I am extrememly upset with Amazon for allowing this vendor on their site and the vendor DigiTech for not even responding to my request for return of their product.DigiMemo Handwriting Recognition SoftwareSolidTek DM-L2 DigiMemo L2 8-1/2-by-11-Inch Digital NotepadDebra ConatserLongtime customer 1st time negative complaint.
This is enough points for 2-3 Xbox Live Arcade games or an Xbox Classic game. Either way, it's an excellent deal. Xbox Live Arcade games range from ported classics like Pac-Man to new casual games like Puzzle Quest to online-enabled classics like Doom and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, to a few games that could have been released on their own, like Gripshift. There's also the video marketplace, which has tons of movies and TV shows.
I recieved the MFC-5100C this afternoon, with some trepidation about MacOS X support. I'm happy to report that it works without a hitch in OS X, both for printing and scanning. No USB cable in the box, but that seems to have become standard practice for printer manufacturers.Print quality is decent. Not on par with the latest/best inkjets, but they cost more than this machine, and don't have scanner/fax capabilities. And inkjet printing has come so far in the last few years that this 'ok' modern printer is far better than the standard a few years ago.Scan quality (via the TWAIN driver) 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. Minor gripe, that may not be Brother's fault - i can scan with no problems into Adobe Photoshop and some other apps, but Image Capture.app goes haywire with this TWAIN driver. Might be Apple's fault though, since the driver works fine with other apps.So far my only concern 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. :(-robin
My husband and I just brought this DVD player home this evening. It played one movie just fine. I even thought...how great for so cheap. I put in the next movie and after I finished watching the previews and started the movie it started making this awful noise. The thing can't be turned off. I had to unplug it to get it to power off. I even re-started it and it did the very same thing. It goes back tomorrow! Don't waste your money!
I bought these because my ear buds don't give me the optimum sound I want. I decided to puchase these from other reviews stating that the sound was great. The issues are the different sizes of ear buds that come with it don't work in my ear. The Big and Medium ear buds don't fit in my ear and if they are not perfectly situated in your ear you will not get the full effect of the sound quality, which is great, but the smaller ear buds fit in my ear and get really good quality sound, the only problem is they become dislodged from my ear and I have to constantly adjust them back into my ear. Very annoying. I wanted to use they when I run, but that can't happen since they keep coming out of my ear. Plus when they are in there you can hear yourself swollow and breath, which is discomforting. All in all their fine if you are just laying there, but not for active use.
Length:: 0:22 MinsI love the iFlip but I do have one small complaint.
My husband was using 2 radios in his bathroom. Whenever I would clean his bathroom it drove me crazy having to clean around the radios and their chords. The reason he had 2 is he like to listen to 2 different stations but didn't like to turn the dial to find them. So when I found this radio that had push buttons like a car radio and no chord I thought it would be perfect. He is happy and I am happy. He even takes it into the shower which I never expected him to do. So far it works perfectly!
This is a wonderful lens. It is easy to use and works wide angle to normal lens easily. I have used this lens for more than a year,I shoot roughly 1500 frames a month, so I have used this lens a lot with no problems.
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 just ordered the second one for our family. It's the 3rd Sony MP3 player to join our househould. They've been very dependable, and they're easy to use. The software is simple. The sound is great, and the batteries hold a charge for an incredible amount of time. My teenagers (girls) love that they come in colors, and they're different than what most of their friends have. Mom loves that they're affordable.
I used a previous Olympus DVR model very happily for a year before losing it. I used to operate it while driving, taking notes, reviewing notes, erasing what I no longer wanted. The controls were easy and intuitive, and I could safely operate the device without looking at it. Not so this one. Overall, the controls are much less intuitive and it is down-right impossible to erase safely without looking. If you do not pay close attention, you can easily erase the entire contents of the machine. This occurs if you inadvertently hit the erase button twice--which switches the function from erase entry to erase "all." And believe me, it is all too easy to hit the erase button twice. So I decided not to erase while driving. But then, last week, while being relatively careful (and while looking at the device; not while driving), I accidentally erased 38 voice files because I was not paying 100% attention. This item is dangerous if you value your recordings. Unfortuntely, it appears to me this and other control design defects have been built into the entire series of Olympus recorders.
I purchased this DVD player in order to be able to view some DVDs that were recorded in European "PAL" format. This DVD Player has a PAL to NTSC coverter built in, and it works great.It is a little bit noisey when its seeking tracks on the DVDs, but once it starts playing its not too bad. It you were using this in a media room, and the DVD player was within a few feet of your seating position, it would be noticable during quiet parts of movies and music.Other than that its a very good DVD player, and I would recommend it if you have collected DVDs from other parts of the world.
This is the perfect mount for a small LCD TV. It's small but is still completely adjustable. Allows more angle andjustments than some of the larger models. Easy to install and even comes with its own pop-in bubble level (nice touch). I am extremely impressed with this mount. Also saved $40 buying it here than from a major retail store.
Great little radio. Great sound. PLL tuning!!Presets/features are very handy. You can get a "cheesy" shower radiofor $15 that sounds like a tin can but you'll be happy with this unit.Take it to the pool, camping, or the back patio. You'll like it!
Wow! I bought three of these and thought they were crap because of how they look: the cables are somewhat thin and have crappy looking connectors. I bought some other ones for [...]$ a piece and they look real nice, have thicker cables, etc. they suck!These sub [...]2 cables out perform the more expensive ones! I didnt know what ghosting and bad blacks were until I bought the other cables! These are a winner for the money and the best I have used so far.
This is my second unit. I sent the first one back because I heard static and crackling noises when I connected my iPod Touch to it. In one of the reviews someone suggested disabling the wi-fi on the Touch so I ordered another one (and the price had gone down) to see if that would take the noise away and it did. This little unit is worth the money. The sound is awesome for it's size and price. I use it in my home and I couldn't be happier. I love the fact that it charges my iPod and the charge seems to last longer for some reason. I highly recommend this unit. If I were having a party with lots of people and noise I would use something else but for what I'm using it for it's perfect. It's simple to use, light-weight portability, ac/dc, a charger, and powerful.
A brilliant portable DVD player I must say. The image quality is excellent (with quite a big screen for the price..)Supports all region DVD's and te remote control is a handy tool also. I am only disappointed in the fact that it does not support JPG files and that the menu is quite restricted (you can scroll through i.e. mp3-files, but it can't show a listed menu. And I suppose this can't be changed in a 'sofware-like'way. But nevertheless...it plays your DVD's fine...
This price is well below standard pricing. Upon ordering, you'll find they're "out of stock", but they'd love to sell you some standard tritium sights.
I love it, I Got 2 at walmart,32.00 Dollars each!!!! I got one with Rokr box, 3.15cents!!! I wish I had more HDMI things on my t.v., I would get more!!!
I live in Saint Charles Missouri. I drive tractor trailer between Saint Louis and Cape Girardeau Missouri. Because my job is that of a driver, I use this a lot. I had a different FM transmitter that wasn't made by Monster, and I had to search for a clear channel. And I had to change channel when I'd travel to an area in which I'd get static. With this FM transmitter I got it 7 months ago and left it on 106.9. That channel is often noisy with static when this isn't plugged in. When I plug this in the lighter outlet, that noise goes away. I plug this into my smart phone to listen to music(Rhapsody), listen to the scriptures on my bible app(bible.is), and listen to other things through the speakers of whichever vehicle I'm driving. If I lose this I'm quickly getting another. I can't comment on how it works outside of the Saint Louis and surrounding areas, but it works AWESOME in the Saint Louis and surrounding areas. AWESOME transmitter!!!!!!
I've used the Finishing Touch for hair removal before and have always been pleased with it. But this time when I needed to buy a new one, I saw the Panasonic Pivoting Head Facial Groomer. The fact that it pivoted is what sold me. Boy was I wrong! First of all, the Panasonic doesn't have the power that the Finishing Touch does and you can't press it hard when you need to. The big problem was that when I changed the blades the second time, the locking mechanism simply broke off. Although both devices are made with plastic, the Panasonic is made with a much cheaper grade of plastic, and that is why the locking mechanism broke--it was plainly too flimsy to last. I'm happy that some others have had no problems with their Panasonics, but I won't chance it again.
Fast Delivery, Perfect Condition, As many reviews has already stated this, but the wires were a bit short, but it really knocks! Awesome Product! Just need to get extensions!
After reading the 'good picture' reviews from all the others, I have experienced the opposite. compared to a bl-c10a that I have, a bl-c30a had a very fuzzy picture. It is clear from 8 inches to 4 ft. Beyond that it is fuzzy. After and exchange the 2nd one is exactly the same. Clearly some kind of lens problem. Panasonic spt, told me to upgrade FW and closed the ticket. (I had the latest FW already) lousy spt. Also, The 'WEP OPEN spt', no WPA bothers me. Of course means your whole wireless has to be less secure. Wireless G, continuously losses 3 to 10% of packets 2 ft from the router, what is up with this? I hope this is not the New Panasonic, cause my $3000 plasma is Panasonic... Im looking for something with PTZ, VGA, 30fps that I can afford, for security... Returned both, may return CL-10A, because I want one app for multi-cameras...
I started shopping on weekends again at my local and not so local electronics stores perusing the latest TVs and other electronic devices on the market. Toshiba's MW20F52 20" Flat CRT set with DVD and VCR is a very good value. The 24-inch screen is a perfect size to reproduce a pretty vivid and sharp looking picture. That was the first thing I noticed about this set. It took me a minute to realize that the picture source I was watching was from the built-in DVD player. VHS tapes also looked good on this set once I got a demo. The 4-head VHS component was in HiFi and sounded very good. I was really surprised by how well the picture looked. TOSHIBA still makes a good product as this demonstrates. The flat screen held the image pretty true around all the edges and the audio quality was above average delivering good fidelity for both low and high frequencies.
I wish Amazon would let me change my stars. I wouldn't give this product a single one.I sympathize for all of you that already have this product. You deserve a refund and an apology from Linksys, a company that used to make fairly good home networking hardware. Linksys's quality and support standards have dropped considerably.Maybe I'm an anomaly. I was able to get the print server set up (convoluted, such that the installation was). My problem is that the print server loses connectivity with my Canon MF4150. The USB indicator light on the print server will often cut out - then windows will report a print failure. This occurred so frequently that I needed to power-cycle the unit of every print attempt.I went in circles with the Linksys tech support (left much to be desired). Their conclusion was that the hardware was defective. Rather than send the defective unit back, I exchanged it at my local retailer. The new unit has the same problem. Apparently the whole lot of them are defective.However, this only moderately annoys me. I'm a software developer, so I can understand how version 1.0 of anything can be buggy. But this product has been out for a long time - plenty of time to get a firmware update out. C'mon Linksys! The job's not done yet! You gave us junk, now FIX IT!So, lesson learned. I stopped buying Linksys junk. I hope they either improve their product (and support) or have their market share taken by a company with better products and support.
Installed easily, no problems. Works in all rooms of 3 story home. Arrived well packed with instructions and within the time frame as stated. I'm very happy with this wireless adapter.
Hi!I ordered this Tripod for my Canon FS100 Video Camera.Pro's:* Delivered Early* Came with extra screw-in thing.* Extends really high.* Locking clasps for extending legs so it dosent fall down.* Folds up so you could hang it in a closet or other space and even has a hook.Con's:* It looked a bit like it had been used before.* the little knobs at the bottom that it sits on looked messed up. (Fixed them though)* Has a knob to twist so it will extend but there is a pole in the wayOverall:Overall, this was a really great decision. I wanted a tripod and i got one! This slim tripod extends to be really tall. If you are thinking about buying this , dont doubt yourself one bit! Just buy it! its totally worth it!
This is a great kit for travel and otherwise. We used it often for our daughter when we traveled on long trips. It worked great for a year, then completely died. These are great devices, but probably not worth the money due to the lack of longevity.
I have used 2 D-Link hubs. Both gave long-term consistant service. This one hooked up easily and worked right away, no hassles. I will buy this brand next time. Others I tried had ports that did not work. This one is great!
Purchased an HP 3420 at Circuit City 2/16/03. It was manufactured on 11/30/02. On 4/16/03, the plastic gear which is attached to the bottom of the ink cartridge carriage assembly broke; a the part of the plastic piece with the plastic groved gear broke off. The black plastic belt with gear grooves on it would not move without engaging with this plastic gear on the bottom of the ink cartridge carriage assembly.I called HP. It was still under the 90 day warranty. Other HP printers have a one year warranty, if that tells you something. I sent the busted printer to them and they sent me another refurbished 3420 which was manufactured 9/20/02. On 8/8/03, the EXACT same thing happened to this refurbished printer.Since it was out of warranty, HP refused to deal with the problem even though it is extremely obvious that they have a design flaw. This plastic gear should be made of cast aluminum or some other metal which will shed heat and not break or wear.I told them they just lost a long time customer who has two other HP products....one very large ink jet scanner, printer, copying machine and an HP 920.I would rate this 3420 only a half a star. If you buy it, you must get the 3 year HP warranty when you buy it to protect you for the first three years and 3 months you have it. The three year warranty starts after the 90 day original warranty expires.
product worked great and was in great shape... wish more stations in my small town :)
This is a great product. It feels much better on the hand the other stylus pens.
I read many of the reviews prior to purchasing this record player and recorder from Crosley. Yes, the reviews were mixed. However, I considered what exactly the reviewers were looking for in this machine and what they apparently expected. I'm not an audiophile. I'm just a regular person who:1. wanted to be able to play my record albums again, 2. didn't want to re-buy all those records in CD form, 3. couldn't stand listening to the same 25 CDs at work over and over and over again and 4. wanted to listen to music I like in my car (instead of the 3 limited range radios stations there are around here).For me, this machine is perfect. It's easy to make the CDs, it's compact enough to fit in my small living room, it matches my furniture and I can actually buy replacement needles (unlike my 1986 Fisher system - impossible to find a new needle). No, it doesn't blast loudly enough to wake the neighbors. Yes, it's not inexpensively priced - but I had a couple of Amazon gift certificates so it made it reasonable. I made some CDs for friends and they were amazed at how well the CDs turned out. Whatever reviewer said that received a bad one that "the knob looked like a dog chewed it" must've bought a used one because mine arrived in perfect condition.
I purchased this to upgrade from 512mb RAM on a 5 year old Dell Optiplex desktop. I am not a computer person. I'm tech savvy enough to know where things go and all, but this was the first time I OPENED my computer to install anything. I shut down my computer, unplugged the power, and let it cool for about 1/2 hour, then proceeded to add the 2x1gb RAM by placing 1 in the 1st slot and the 2nd in the 3rd slot, i.e., stagger the RAM and it works fine. I then plugged the power, turned it on, and voila it worked. So easy.The only issue I had was that my computer finally died (probably the hard drive) a couple weeks after installation. I guess my crappy Dell desktop couldn't handle all that power.I highly recommend this product if you're still running on 512mb and need to upgrade. Easy, quick, and works great.
What can I say? You plug it in and it works. No issues whatsoever. Plug it in and it works.
I am so glad I purchased this DVD Player Car Mount! It is stable enough in the car that it doesn't bounce around much. It is easy to put up and take down which is nice when on trips and you stop and don't want everyone to see your DVD player, just take it down and put it under the seat. I have a player that has a screen that turns around, so I place the dvd opening toward the front of the car so the passenger can change DVDs. It is a little difficult to change dvd's because of the velcro strip that secures over the dvd player (strip secures player from falling), but not that big of a deal for us.
This bag perfectly fits Olympus E-620 with the 14-42mm kit lens.The same camera with the 40-150mm kit lens fits as well, even with an extra filter on the lens, but the fit is a little tight then and it takes some effort to squeeze the camera's strap inside.
Wonderful sound! No need to buy Bose SoundDock nor the pricey Monster cable if you purchase this. Works great and connects any Ipod to your home stereo or Bose Wave radio. Would highly recommend!
I used them in the gym and running outdoors in rain, for at least 3 years. Left channel broke recently, probably my fault for pinching cable, as I tend to wind-wrap them too tightly. Originally paid $50 at Circuit City, but now that they're $30, buying another pair. I have trouble keeping the left bud in my ear when weight-lifting because of surgery on my ear as a child (so I use sweat band), but they stay in when running. Bass is awesome and now hear sounds in my MP3s in old songs I never noticed before with regular speakers and headphones which played CDs (which are full digital bit-quality).
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
Nice one. I would recommend this if you are planning to buy an HDMI cable. I'm using it for my VIZIO HDTV.
I was looking for a nice in-ear headphone for the gym to listen to audio books and found these Sony Fontopia headphones with great reviews. I picked this MDR-EX81LP white over other Fontopia models due to its sport style. I'm a woman with normal ears but these headphones didn't stay in my ears even when I was sitting still. It was falling out all the time and very annoying especially when I was on the elliptical machine or lifting weights. So if your intention is to use at the gym or workout, I won't recommend.
I use this product for my xbox 360 slim and i love it, the graphics are great and trust me i have switched back and forth between the other connector and it is garbage! if you have a HDMI adapter i highly suggest you buy one of these and use it.
I am using this product as a patch cord for keyboards to DI boxes and stage monitors. The do the job without any problems yet.
Do not buy this junk, Problem is you have to clean your Printer head all the time . Print quality suck!!!!!!!!
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.
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 honestly had my doubts when the cable is practically free but from reading all the raving reviews, I took the leap of faith and ended up buying two. I recall reading somewhere as far as digital signal, it either works or it doesn't. Well, this cable definitely works and works great! I connected my PS3 to my new Sharp LCD TV and watched a snippet of Band of Brothers on Blu-ray and was superb. Don't get fooled into buying expensive cables from big box retail stores. Buy this one, you will not be disappointed. You cannot argue with the price.
I purchased 2 Lexmark Optra C710 printers for my office and it has been a nightmare! First, because I have 6 HP printers on my server the Lexmarks cause major server problems. I had to reboot my server 4 times during the initial installation. Which anyone in an office knows that that is a huge inconvience. Then, two days later the printers just stop working. You could ping them but nothing was coming out. So I had to reinstall and recreate new HUBs for both of them. I finally just put both of those printers on another server I have a database running on. What a mess.After I got the printers at least printing I had no idea how long it would take for my printer to print just a single document. Everytime you want to print it takes the printer at least 3 min to &quot;warm up&quot; in color it takes 5 min.Inside the printer is 4 seperate printer cardridges. As it is printing it has to change between all 4. It sounds like slamming file cabinets drawers as it changes cartridges. I had to move the printer to another wall in the office because it was driving my office manager crazy.I feel sorry for anyone that already has it.
Not much to say about this guy. It's a case for a camera. It holds the camera just as it's supposed to. No frills or thrills. 5 stars.
Am I ever glad I purchased these. These are terrific earbuds with fantastic sound. The sound is jaw dropping and the fact that the earbuds come with optional size fitting attachments for the locking section and the sound section, allows the individual to customise the fit perfectly. I have been so impressed with these they go with me everywhere. The slide volume control is nice and smooth, so I set my volume a little high and do my final control with the slide. These are a great buy for the money and I recommend them to audiophiles of which I am one. Great sound and Great fit and Great price. You cannot go wrong.
The Konka KD1800 is exactly what is purports itself to be; a budget-priced, reliable, low-end DVD player. The 'low-end' tag applies more to the units electronic response than to its sound or video reproduction.The Konka is simple to install, using either analog or digital connections. It produces a high quality video image and very impressive sound. There are a variety of fancy visual options which will intrigue some users but probably be ignored by most, such as the variable view angle capability.The only significant drawback to the KD1800U1 is its extremely slow response to the remote. As almost all of the control features are on the remote, this can be quite a nuisance. The functions are reliable and perform as advertised, they simply take forever to activate. If this is the only problem that manifests itself, however, it is a small price to pay for the dollar savings in the purchase price.The final determination on any video system should be the quality of the image it provides. In that area, the Konka is superb. The DVDs I have viewed have been everything I expected. They are clean, stable, and visually impressive. In a word, the visual product is excellent.If you want a high-end electronic toy with which to manipulate your DVDs, this unit is not a good choice. However, if you want a DVD player so that you can enjoy the visual clarity and dynamic sound of DVDs, there is no reason to spend more money. The Konka KD1800U1 will satisfy your needs.
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 have this printer for a bit over a year and it does not preform up to par. I only use it now and then not very offen. The paper constantly stuck. The print quality is poor. Use lots of ink. Ths scanner is also not good. I highly recommend not to waste your money on this.
We had another CD player like this and used it 'till it finally gave out. We were very disappointed when we found that this model was out of production. Hooray for Amazon!! They had one. It is great to be able to load six CDs at a time.(That's about all we would listen to at one sitting.) I know there is a model that loads 300+, but we really don't need that much.This is a great unit. It gives us exactly what we need.
I recently purchased the Samsung 193P and couldn't be more happy!!! I am very picky when it comes to buying quality products and made sure I did my homework before I bought this LCD...The product arrived in less than a week with standard shipping and came out of the box with ZERO dead pixles (not very common at all)... There is no color bleed at the corners what so ever...Crystal clear picture!!!This is a work monitor, so I wasn't so concenrned with the refresh rate as I would be with a home gaming screen... But I couldn't resist giving it a try... Loaded World of Warcraft and EQ2 (both games very intense graphics) and was pleasantly surprised how great these games looked. There was almost no shading and the screen kept up fine at a 20ms refresh rate...This screen did cost a bit more than some of it's other comparable competition, but overall I can't stress on how much better this screen was than ALL of them...Money well spent...
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.
Wow. This camera is a masterpeice. I've had it for over a month now and am more satisfied than I ever could have imagined. Red is such an attractive color as well.In summary: Professional quality camera fused with an extremly portable one. No bulky lens means this one is perfect to slip in your pocket before a day at the beach.
As a longtime (30+ years) pro Nikon shooter, I've always relied on Nikon Speedlights to mate with my various Nikon cameras. I've never been disappointed with the excellent results.The introduction of Nikon's iTTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash system is a major step forward for flash photography. I've owned the SB-600 for more than a year and it's never let me down. I use it as a primary flash for travel (lighter in weight than the SB-800 and SB-900) with my D300 camera. It's also an excellent secondary flash when used in wireless mode with the other Nikon speedlights. With three or four speedlights, I can achieve quality studio and location lighting effects that rival my pro strobe units AND have complete creative control over the lighting.If you're serious about photography, I'd recommend the SB-600 over the SB-400. The additional cost gives you not only more power, but many advanced features that you'll come to use and appreciate.Get the Omni-Bounce difusser for the SB-600 and you're good to go!
It arrived in excellent condition and works beautifully. We received it in a timely manner.
this hard disk enclosure is very easy to install and use. with this enclosure we can use the hard disk of the old computer. The New Computers, Sometimes, only works with SATA Hard Disk drives.
All 10 that I bought work fine. Not much to say about a standard ethernet cable! It does what it says.
I bought this workhorse printer in 2007 and it's still running strong! I've always abused it and used it way beyond its monthly duty cycle and it has never failed me!
This is a nice little TV/DVD system.It's small, wall mountable and has a 90 degree F connector for connecting a regular coax cable instead of just using RCA cables.The picture quality is good and the sound quality is acceptable but not great. Played DVDs, CDs, MP3 Cds and jpeg CDs fine.If the sound quality had been better I would have given it 5 stars.
Product was as described and worked great. The wires were even color for color to the radio harness I got with the new radio. Makes installation much easier.
Bought mine at a clearance price of $15 and now I know why. The battery doesn't last very long. I am only able to pull 60 mins at 90% power out of it. I was expecting maybe 2 hrs. I'll probably keep it in the car for emergencys. For $15 its worth it. Otherwise, your better off buying a higher capacity laptop battery.Black and decker should have estimated run times on the packaging. Pretty heavy battery to lug around.
I faced a big service issue with Fujifilm. I bought this camera in March and now I am facing issue with the Flash. The service engineer tells me that the flash tube and coil are damaged. I have moved to New Delhi recently and these guys tells me that it will take them confirm that whether the camera is under warranty or not as the bill from Amazon.com does not contains a serial number of the camera. Even if they find out that camera is under warranty they will just waive off the service charges and not the parts cost. I would recommend anynody to buy sony products as they are of much better quality though a bit expensive.
It is just what a charger should be : light weight, simple to use, dependable. I would recommend it over any other charger.
I have been loyal to HP for printers, and had an HP scanner (5500 series) that got a LOT of use. When it died, I was disappointed that I couldn't find anything on HP's site to try to fix it, so I decided to try another brand. I already have a small portable Canon for my (Apple)laptop, so I thought I would give their larger scanner a try with my desktop PC. I'm more than happy with it. It has about the same footprint as the HP, and the footprint COULD be reduced by standing on edge, as designed, but I'm leaving mine flat. My wife even remarked how much smaller it seems (closed, it's less than two inches high, compared to at least 4 inches for the HP). This Canon is much quieter than the HP was, scans at about the same speed, and allows me change settings more easily than I could with the HP. This is not intended as a slam against HP, which offers high-quality products. I just think that, for me, this scanner is better suited to my needs (scanning photos and postcards, with occasional full-page documents). I looked around, and found Amazon's price to be the lowest, and the free shipping cinched it. The product arrived just a couple of days after I ordered it. It was up and running within about twenty minutes of unpacking.
i would buy again, they've been nothing but perfect from the start.the wattage rating was higher than most i'd viewed and was priced better also.i don't think there's anything wrong with the sound or the quality of the speaker.
This is a fantastic dock in features, but a little known fact about the Kensington Dock 500 is that it continuously charges your iPod whether the battery is full or not. The problem with this is that it will eventually ruin the battery in your iPod, giving you decreased runtime and eventually killing it altogether. This is why high end battery chargers stop charging when batteries are full. Kensington actually admits to the continuous charging on their website in the FAQ section. I found this out from the staff at a Genius Bar in an Apple Store after I purchased the Kensington dock. Luckily I was still able to return mine and get a dock by a different company that stops charging when the battery is full.I would recommend the Belkin TuneCommand or the Keyspan AV dock. Both of these units are basically identical to the Dock 500; except that they both stop charging when the battery is full. Ohh, and they cost less too.
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.
I've never used a TTL for digital before and was skeptical. However, this flash is like any other for Nikon and that's ideal. Go for it. You won't be disapointed.
bought this hub so i could plug multiple DJ controllers into my computer. it has its own power source, so you dont have to worry about your peripheral devices robbing your computer's power. but it also works without the power source. a couple months after i bought it, the 7th port stopped working, but i dont have that many things to plug in, so its of no bother to me.
The Verbatim Store'n'Go is an excellent device that delivers great portability, along with security through its' on-board locking & partitioning software. I recommend this device wholeheartedly.
I inadvertantly purchased a Q-See camera meant to be a repalcement for an NVR system, so it did not come with a POE injector. The D-Link DWL-P200 was the perfect "fix" since it delivers the required 12 VDC and has the right sized jack.One thing I did not realize, the voltage select switch (5 or 12 VDC) is on the remote end, near the powered device. I am guessing it runs the typical 48 volts over the Cat5, and then reduces it at the other end in order to take advantage of the ability to pass more power at a higher voltage through the long run of small gauge wire. Thus you get more current at the device than you could othewise.I bought a used but good as new adaptor and it came with the factory box and usual end user contents.
Another great product and great deal from Corsair and Amazon - I'm sure I'll be buying more of their products in the future.
I bought a Casio Lk-200s from a thrift shop for 6 bucks. Unfortunately the power transformer was missing. I ordered this product as the users manual specified, and it works great. No complaints.
I was torn between the 50mm f/1.4 and the L series versions. I wanted a good lens but for no alot of money and thats what you get here. I have fallen in love with this lens, is fast, sharp, the background blur is spectacular, and focus is accurate. I've done some test shots and there are some things you should be aware of. It take a much more skilled hand to keep the subject in focus at f/1.4. Also this is not even close to a macro lens if your looking for a macro look at the 100mm f/2.8. This lens is quiet but not super quiet. Over all i love this lens and i am happy that i purchased it
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.
We purchased this television a little over 2 years ago and have nothing but praise for its performance and picture. We've looked at newer 1080 models and honestly can't tell the difference. The only complaint we have is the sound from the TV is a little sketchy, but we use a surround sound system almost all the time, so it's not a prlblem. Would highly recommend.
Pros:Great radio, very clear crisp audio, just an all around good piece of equipment. heavy duty.Weather channel is a nice touch/ with alerts.Con: distance is NO where even remotely close to 5 miles, don't even think about it.Price is a litte too high, I paid [money] each for them on amazon several moths ago with the re-chargeable batts. now they are like [more money] each. Ouch
I was killing my shoulder carrying my laptop bag along with another briefcase with all of my files. Since getting this briefcase, I am able to fit everything in it. It has terrific pockets to keep everything organized as well. The wheels are great. It doesn't tip over when I open it either.
This CD-Rom Drive is excellent.It has a USB cable(that is a little short), but when I hooked it up to my little Acer Aspire One Netbook running WinXP-sp3. The drivers were installed by XP and it was working within a minute. It also works equally well on My windows Vista laptop, although vista needed a restart after installing the drivers, and XP didn't.It came with a nylon case, the drive itself, a USB cable, a cable for audio,a manual, floppy diskette with drivers for win98, win2000, win nt(which I didn't need.I had ordered a Teac external CD-Rom drive on ebay and it was a total piece of junk, it worked for 10 minutes and then quit and never worked again.This is a solid little drive, that has a slider button to pop the top to open the drive, unlike the cheapo generic ones that have the slide out tray.It has a green light on the front that lets you know when it is busy, a forward and back button on the front as well.If you are looking for a well made, portable CD-Rom drive, this one is EXCELLENT.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
This novel was a huge disappointment, especially since it's been described as a masterpiece in the literary media. While well written the descriptive passages run on too long. Little Harriet Defresnes is out to solve her brother's murder but the authors spends an inordinant amount of time exploring the personality quirks Harriet's relatives. At the end of 555 pages we still don't know who murdered 9 year old Robin Dufresnes so what was the point of even reading this book? For the cover price it'd be nice to see the mystery solved or have a little closure. Instead we're left with an unsolved murder and a family that is even more dysfunctional than it was in Chapter one. Over all, reading this book was waste of time.
this Is a must buy excellent product now. Love this Product. I haven't had no problems with this product at all. I had this product for at least a month.Love this Product. this product really does work very well. am very happy with this product. this product Is very long enough too.I would seriously recommend this product to everyone I know.
after a few prints it has started smearing and has ever since!!! I don't think I would purchase again!! thanks
I purchased the 190XPROB Tripod together with the 486RC2 Compact Ball Head. I'm very happy with the purchase. I had a cheap, lighter tripod for many years that required making multiple adjustments to orient your camera. Here the single ball/socket can be rotated and locked into place with ease and fine-tuning. This is not a lightweight tripod: it is recommended for DSLRs but not medium format. It's very sturdy. I started to slip on a leafy slope the other day in the woods and I shoved one of the extended legs into the soft ground to prevent my sliding and toppling. Didn't hurt it a bit. (I'm not saying you can use it as a lever to raise a truck, but it's well built.)
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.
Works well and is reliable. The headphones are just okay. The bass boost makes music better. Works for a long time on one set of batteries.
I got this for my first 4 day wilderness backpacking trip in Yosemite high country. It worked well but died towards the end. I'm guessing the freezing temperatures and maybe resulting moisture must have gotten to it. I don't think it got down to 14F but it was definitely cold at night in the mountains. I've since moved on to non-electronic gadgets and that's my advice to wilderness hikers.
I remember this product from way back, and I'm so glad you still offer it after all these years. It suits my purpose of shredding cheese, it's electric so I don't need batteries, and easy to clean. I haven't tried it on vegetables, nuts or hard cheese, but I'm sure it will work just as well. I have been very satisfied with all the goodies I have purchased from you in the past.
my cd player in my car doesn't work and instead of buying a new stereo I decided to purchase an FM transmitter so I could listen to music in the car. I have owned cheap ones in the past and have found them to be basically worthless - the signal barely would work, the music sounded terrible, the device had to be sitting next to the antenna, etc. etc. etc. I decided I would drop a little extra money to get the Monster FM transmitter because there was no point in wasting money if it didn't perfectly.And this one does. No problems, easy set up, works from the front seat of my car with a back in-window antenna. It also worked in my roommate's car with an outside antenna. The reception and sound clarity are great and it even looks pretty stylish in my cigarette lighter port.It was a LITTLE pricey (I could have purchased a new stereo - albeit a cheap junk one - for a little more) but it matched or exceeded my expectations in regard to functionality and I paid the extra for that purchase so I can't mark it off for that. Basically, if you need an FM transmitter, you cannot go wrong with this.
This is a good unit. I do wish that it had a little finer manual focus, and it doesn't work very well with 1.4 Ramron multiplier. All in all, I like this lens.
This item only works with laptops. This is going to sound strange. I could not connect my blackberry 8900 to this only my laptop. This is the second linksys product I received to strengthen my bad linksys router. Instead I am going to buy a new router that is not Linksys or any brand connected to Linksys. The set up is annoying as well. They give you a cd, but you are just supposed to go straigh into the setup page via web browser. I only gave it two stars because it worked well atleast with the laptop.
After shopping around locally for the best deal on an LCD, we found this deal on Amazon which beat them all on price. I was a bit hesitant to make such a large purchase online but could not be happier with how it all turned out. The tv arrived within 9 days (including a weekend), Eagle Global contacted me within five business days to schedule delivery. They gave me a four hour window and when I called them the morning of the delivery, gave me a specific delivery time to within 10 minutes. They get five stars as well. The tv is beautiful, stylish, and has great picture quality even though I don't have HD yet. The Mustang mount works great, directions are straight forward so if you can hang shelves, you can install this mount yourself. I'm EXTREMELY happy that I saved at least $600 by going through Amazon (no shipping costs, no sales tax, and a couple hundred dollars retail on the tv and mount) and the process went so smoothly. I highly recommend this model television through Amazon and Eagle delivery.
To the reviewer below who states:"Great idea in theory. In practice if you pull your laptop in and out a lot the design breaks keys on the keyboard.Also, Any of the stands which hold your laptop at an angle run the risk of damaging your CD/DVD. Buried on Apples site it says, "Be aware that the drive should only operate horizontally, and it may be noisier if you try to use it at an angle. Any damage sustained to the drive or the media as a result of operating it at an angle is not covered by warranty." http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88275"Maybe Aple laptops can't be titled which is unfortunate. In fact, DELLS WEBSITE offers this at the time you purchase your laptop. It it basically designed for Inspirons and the fact Dell offers it for sale with their Inspirons gives me enough comfort to know that it will be fine for my laptop. They also make the port replicator to go along with this. If you freak out about the fact it is at a tilt, just adjust the thing so that is horizontal.It is a great space saver and enables you to avoid purchasing a separate LCD screen. And as far as it breaking your keys on the keyboard if you pull it in and out alot?!?!?! I'm not sure about that. However it seems to be with a little care (which should accompany laptops anyways) this can be avoided.
This was my very first recorder. It is a great device and it picks up every detail. Easy to use, easy review, and easy upload to the computer.
TV Ears works well on an old television set, but when I tried to connect it to a new Panasonic plasma unit nothing happened. The best way to attach TV Ears is to the "audio out" socket of the television set, but the Panasonic has none. There are several audio sockets, and I tried every one with no result. The Panasonic manual is horrible and Panasonic techs were uninterested in helping. The TV Ears instructions suggest plugging their unit into the cable set top box which works well, but not when playing a DVD. Attaching TV Ears to the DVD player also works, but then live television and the DVR can't be heard through TV Ears. The TV Ears instructions also suggest attaching one plug to the set top box and the other to the DVD player, but then to hear a DVD the set top box must be turned off. The only solution is two broadcast units-one attached to the set top box and the other to the DVD player and then unplugging one or the other. This works, but it is an added expense and kludgy.Overall, the TV Ears personnel seemed unconcerned that their system works so awkwardly with relatively new technology.
If your going wear this stuck to your upper arm, tell me how your going to see or navigate your ipod. You can't, without cranking your neck at a very radical angle. The solution is the standard waist-band clip ipod holder---common sense rules!
I bought this filter to protect the lens on my Canon 17-40mm. I've taken over 3000 pictures with this filter on and did not notice any problems that were caused by the filter. The packaging could have been better and some dust and other debris was on the filter when I first got it, but that all came off when I cleaned it. Would recommend to those who just want to protect their lens.
As everyone should know by now, you don't have to pay a fortune for these. They're all the same...don't let anyone tell you any differently.
Arrived quickly, as described. Works great with Comcast Cable. Just hook everything up and call your ISP to give them the new numbers on the bottom of the unit. Easy and fast. Thanks!
trendy and sounds great, but tugs at your ears. Go for over the head ones, or smaller fits
The speed is extremely slow and the effective distance is whithin 1 room. Have to return. Disappointed!
Bought from a Staples clearance table about 7 years ago. Works fine with Netflix, Hulu, Xbox, etc. I don't do anything more fancy than that and have an "economy" internet plan from Comcast. Maybe if I taxed the system a bit more I'd notice that the thing in 10 years old. But it's been an A+ product.
Don't get conned at your local media store and buy an exorbitantly priced HDMI cable when you can purchase one online for a significant fraction of the cost. This product is a quality cable that will meet your Hi Def needs.
Ok..I am sure you heard the saying &quot;you get what you pay for.&quot; Well not here you dont, you get much much more. These speakers sound amazing. I immediately fell in love with them the second I heard a song. The bass is excellent, it is crisp and clear with no distortion. You can turn these up and it will still sound great. For 42 bucks I feel like I am listening to a 150 dollar system. My friend down the block from me has a surround sound that he payed over 200 dollars for. I seriously can't tell the difference between mine and his. Of course I won't tell him this. So anyways, I recommend the Logitech Z-649 6 to anyone and everyone.
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 . .
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?
This HDMI cable has worked fine. We have watched 3 movies using it and the picture quality was good. I was skeptical due to the very cheap price, but had little to lose if it didn't work (very little to lose; like $2!).I recommend this product. If you get one of the defective ones, you're only out a couple bucks; it's worth the gamble.
Let's start with the physical attributes... this machine is tinyand light! It does not suffer sound quality problems as a result, however. The headphones are decidedly better than the normal portable headphones, but still not great. Additionally, the headphones are a bit uncomfortable. Of course, you can always upgrade the headphones.The '80 minute' discs appear to hold 80 minutes at the intermediate compression level, a level that I found comparable to MP3 at 128kbps (although I converted from this format, so the native quality could be better still). A single AA battery provides impressive performance.Both the documentation and software were a bit convoluted, but OK with persistence. I guess it should be no surprise that their web site was also difficult to navigate while looking for software updates (continual Javascript errors and a propensity to route you to the 'purchases' page).Part of the excessively tedious software appears to be Sony's attempt to implement a security scheme intended to prevent wide-scale copying. Additionally, there are warnings that the software can not be reinstalled if anything goes wrong... I'm sure this is part of the same problem. There's a stern warning about not installing the software on more than one machine (like any copyright abuser is going to care). You should not worry too much about this, though, as it is trivial to bypass this feature by copying the input files (MP3, WAV, etc.) outside of the OpenMG software.One last annoyance... they recommend only alkaline batteries. I haven't yet tried it with NiMH batteries so I don't know if this causes any problems.Bottom line - killer hardware, very good sound, annoying supporting tools.
What can i say, everything worked like a charm, bought the points, got the code in 5 minutes, redeemed it and ta da, this is a hundred times better than buying the code at a retail store, more convenient, and cheaper, because you buy it from microsoft directly.
I want to start out by saying these logitech speakers are great! Im using them with my xbox to increase the sound volume and get some sort of surround sound out of the speakers and they do a great job at that! the cords that you connect to the speakers arent very long so dont plan on being able to put them very far away from the subwoofer! there is about 10 feet of cable for each speaker. For 90 bucks these speakers are a great buy but dont expect them to have enough power to fill a large living room adequately
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.
Works well with Windows Vista no software needed .Excellent color.Probably, the best resolution before HDGood low light performance.Good digital stills, carry just one camera. Put the BCTRP battery charger on the top of your accessory list.Using other then the auto settings, may take some time to master.
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!"
Already so many great reviews for these headphones, might as well add another.These things have so much street credibility its insane. I read and watched several reviews and there are almost no negative things said about them and I feel the same way.Been using them a few days, wearing them for many hours, they are comfortable and sound great.Don't buy into hype of celebrity branding, companies like Sony have been making proven products for decades. Actually impresses me when a model number sticks around for years (the packaging for the pair I bought said it was designed in 1994...)
This product has saved the zune screen so many times!!! get it, you will not be sorry. It is much thicker than other screen protectors and well worth the $and comes with all you need to insall it.
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
Just know what you're getting and be realistic that this isn't a bungee cord for your Ipod! The cables retract symmetrically from both ends, so if you just pull one side, yes, the cables will get tangled/bunched up. Pull both ends at the same time when you want to extend/retract. Also, don't yank really hard. Be gentle because the cable is thin.If you're fine with those two "drawbacks," then this is the perfect accessory for connecting your iPod to the car jack. I find this length perfect for the car, and the retractable mechanism makes it super easy to use and tidy to use while I'm driving.I almost didn't buy it after reading some of the negative feedback, but I'm glad that I took the product description objectively because it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Plus, the sound quality is fine.
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.
Hey - if you're a photographer who's going to through rechargeable AA's like mad, this is perfect for you. You can tell where you're at on every battery in your stash, and it's accurate. I don't think it's hard to use, and it's powered by itself so you don't have to do anything but start using it when you receive it. I do reccommend this product.
I have 2 of these MP3 players. The sound is great. Because they're rubber coated you don't have to baby them. They're small and made for the small pocket in your jeans. Very user friendly. So easy to work with. I use it in my car. I have yet to have any problems with this critter. This is a "must have" item. No regrets :)Danny-N-Oregon
I went with my grandma to help her move into the new world and get rid of her console tv. We started at Best Buy and got a great tv and then the guy started trying to up sell us and of course my grandma was eating it up. He tried to get us to purchase a HDMI cable for $100. I turned to my grandma and said "NO, I can do it cheaper". So we hooked up her tv with the coaxial cable and I started the search for an HMDI that was reasonable. This cable seemed too cheap to be any good. I mean I've gotten good cheap cables before, I'm the one who sets everything up for my family. But at this price I just wasn't sure because I've gotten really BAD cheap cables before too. I read the reviews and figured it was so cheap that I could just take the loss if the cables were no go. SO I ordered 2 for our TV to try it out .... WOW, what a difference. And the cables seem really well made and solid. The wires are not thin and the HDMI connectors don't seem flimsy or like they will be suffering from wire fatigue in a few months. They seem like really good, solid, well manufactured cables. Our tv now looks like my husband's dad's tv and he used the hundred dollar cable. And this is coming from a tech snob, it's gotta look good guys, it just has too. So I bought another one for my grandma and now her tv looks phenomenal (it's bigger than ours so it makes a really big difference.)
Sucks iPod battery power like nobody's business. Only works with a very small list of cameras (definitely not my Canon Digital Rebel XTi (400D). Doesn't work with any USB flash card reader I can find, even though they advertise it as a feature. Transfer speeds are impractically slow, so if you have a big card, give up trying to transfer it before you lose battery.If you don't take a ton of pictures, and your camera is supported, this item might work for you. Otherwise, forget it.
I do not have much experience at all when it comes to powered subwoofers. Up to this point I have been satisfied with un-powered subwoofers like the ones that shipped with my Bose 501's. But the high fidelity arena has changed to the world of digital, so after a considerable amount of research I decided to update my audio system; this included the Denon AVR-2310CI A/V receiver in black.Along with the new receiver I picked up the Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Surround Sound Speak System ($249.99 at J&R; Music & Computer). Why Polk Audio? I have owned Polk's before and have been very satisfied with the sound quality. And the speakers are affordable and attractively designed.The Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Surround Sound Speak System came with that little something I have never had before: a powered subwoofer. Knowing next to nothing about powered subwoofers I did a lot of research and ascertained that I would need a subwoofer cable that snaked from my new A/V receiver to my new subwoofer. Rather than pay $100.00+ at Best Buy for an RCA subwoofer cable I prowled the pages of Amazon.com and came up with the (very affordable--$11.35) Belkin Pure AV Blue Series 25 ft. Subwoofer Cable.Problem: the input into the back of the RM-7 Series powered subwoofer from the A/V receiver are right and left, the Belkin Pure AV Blue Series 25 ft. Subwoofer Cable only had a single mal connection, so I need a Y-Connector. I decided on the Monster Cable Products THX Certified High Quality Y-Adapter.My ThoughtsI am very, very pleased with the Monster Cable Products THX Certified High Quality Y-Adapter, more so because I got them at a reasonable price (15.98 at Amazon.com). Monster has delivered a well built, high quality, but affordable Y-Connector cable. There was no issue mating the cable to the Belkin Pure AV Blue Series 25 ft. Subwoofer Cable in order to plug it into my Polk Audio RM series subwoofer. The connection was snug with not slippage noted.The Monster Cable Products THX Certified High Quality Y-Adapter delivers and for a fraction of the cost. Smartly designed, affordable, with more than enough capacity to meet my needs, this Y-connector cable is a keeper, a solid winner.
I have a flat-screen and well you can't really get all the benefits if you don't have all the hook-ups and HDMI cables are a start and now that HD format is dead you can start looking for BR to drop their prices, so I can afford it or go to the PS3. These cables didn't cost me an arm and a leg, but still gave me the quality in vision. Again don't get caught-up in the hype, if you want a good quality Flatscreen do your homework and then you will save yourself a lot of money and unnecessary equipment along the way, some area only have limited HD capability, so do ressearch and save while getting whats best for you. The companies will squeeze every dime out of you until 2009, when they will be force to go digital.
Philips/Nike 256 MB Solid State MP3 PlayerGood idea in theory, bad design, worse software. The strap to wear this would have been better replaced by a shoe lace. I don't think Nike or Philips put any experienced designers on this one. I cannot believe how often I have to adjust the strap. What a piece of junk.
I purchased this memory to double my computer's memmory and its great just opened my computer pluged it in and it was ready so easy to install and it will greatly increase your computing speed during such applications as video games but you need a computer from at least 2000 and its not compatible with PC100
These headphones are great! They have a flat response, with great ability to reproduce all the frequencies. I do recomend you check out the Sony MDR-V6 (sold also by Amazon) as they are the same. The only differences are that they say "for Digital" and not "Professional" on the side, don't have the gold plug (just silver, but who cares?), and are $30 cheaper.The sound quality of these headphones is one of the best for sub-$100 headphones. Some have noted that the sound of these is a little lifeless and sterile, but that's hardly the case and is likely a complaint ones would make against any closed over-the-ear headphones. Sure, if you want a better "soundstage" look at the Grado line, but those don't have sound isolation like the Sonys.Get these headphones, you won't regret buying them. Don't forget also to play audio into these headphones for about a day, this is called "burning-in" and until then, they might sound a little odd. After that, these should be ready to use.
This piece of junk died after less than a year in service. I have a Linksys access point that has been running for over 3 years now. I'm on my way to get another one of those to replace this inferior D-Link product. Do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere.
I purchased this HDMI cable for $1.60 with free shipping wanting to avoid the $32 price tag for cables offered at Best Buy and Office Depot. Even if it didn't work I would only be out $1.60 which is no big deal. Well it works great. I'm using it with my Blu Ray player and it plays my Blu Ray discs without any kind of lag or hesitation whatsoever. Forget about paying $30 or more at your local electronics store, get this for WAY cheaper.
As many other reviews both here on Amazon and elsewhere attest, this is an incredible printer. The photos are amazing and the printer is really fast. Unlike previous printers where you more or less went and did something else while waiting for a print-out, you can just hit print and see the photo shooting out of the printer. It is also amazingly quiet. You literally cant hear the printer at work...However, I do feel that the printer puts a little too much magenta in its output. A few (and only a small percentage) appeared to be redder than what was on screen or what is natural. I have read that this can corrected by not selecting vivid in the options while printing, but I have not tried it yet. This is perhaps the reason for the four stars (I would have given it a 4.5 if Amazon let me).Finally, I have tried both the Canon Photo Paper Pro (their best) and the Konica Glossy Photo Paper (professional weight) and the Konica paper is way better. The colors are so much better than the Canon's and I doubt I will ever use the Canon paper again. You should really try the Konica paper with this printer (and perhaps with other brands as well). Best of all, its cheaper and heavier than the Canon paper...
If your VCR clock still flashes 12:00 all the time then this calibration disc is for you. Anyone interested in fine tuning their TV to get the best picture should look elsewhere. While this DVD will allow you to improve the picture somewhat, it is far from exact. The humor is bad, the on-screen talent belabors simple points and the calibration patterns are simple and inexact. They use actors shirts and suits.This DVD allows you to approximate brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness. If you left the settings at their factory defaults when you bought your TV you will see some improvement but won't realize the full potential of your display.It takes about 15-20 minutes to go through the process to get the same results you could get from a broadcast picture.
This filter provides effective protection for my lens without any noticeable image deterioration; I leave it on the camera all the time so it is less time consuming than the use of a lens cap. The anti-reflex coating appears to be extremely efficient. The threaded ring is made from metal and holds the glass without imparting any strain. It doesn't get any better.
This cable may not be as fancy fat or expesive as the other cables you see, but it works great and provides a sharp clear picture. Save youself some money and buy these cables instead of the $15 ones.
Defective out of the box. Put the batteries in, bulls-eye came on to calibrate pad with stylus, and the bulls-eye jumped all over screen before I touched it. Eventually, it locked up completely. As I tilted the Visor, I heard it beep and discovered that it was responding to movement - like it had a short in it. I took it back the same day.
This review is based on the 14in Westinghouse digital photo frame my husband bought me for xmas. I have no problems/issues with the frame. For being my first digital frame I find it to be very useful. As a photographer, who wants to display my photos in 1 frame instead of printing many. It comes in handy. Not sure how the 10in frame is design, but on the 14in frame the controls are on the side not the back of the frame. Just like the 10in frame, the power button does need to be held for a couple of seconds...not 30seconds (like one viewer announced). I have found a trick to know when the screen is on...you can see the screen flicker, which then you will of course know when to take your finger off the power button. The other menu buttons, IMO once you get used to the menu, no need to keep looking at the buttons to see what you are using.Just simply put pictures onto a card, insert the card, go into the menu figure out how you want to display the pictures and you're good to go.From reading some of these negative views it seems like some people want the world out of a simple digital photo frame. You can't have everything.Mine has worked everyday. It has never failed me. I am planning on buying a 10inch to display on my desk at work. Later in the future I will buy another 14in to better display my portraits. As it would figure, a landscape frame will crop portrait pictures (it has never stretch a portrait to fit into a landscape). But I have no complaints to that..it is what it is.I read some people having problems with freezing. All my pictures are resolution 3008x2000. No freezing. No lagging.So far in my experiance I recommend at least Westinghouse digital frames (can't say about other brands as I have no experiance with them). If you want to display family, fun, or even professional pictures..IMO it works just fine. But just with anything else in life...you can get a lemon.
The earbuds sound pretty good but they do not fit snugly over the top of the ear, unless I guess, you have really large ears.
The cables work and the images from my DVD player, cable box and apple TV all look great to me. I've had one of these same exact cables for about a couple years now and all's good. I just placed two new separate orders for these within the last week a few days apart. Got each within just a few days of ordering from SFPlanet. The first time the cables shipped the same day, and the second they shipped the following day.
First cable sent didn't work at all. The computer wouldn't connect to the printer. Replacement one has frequent connection drops, disturbing printing and is more or less unusable.
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)...
This keyboard is very sleek, and I would love it except for one thing- the charging base. While I love the looks of this keyboard, I don't necessarily want it to be the centerpiece of my desk while charging it. It's prominent enough by itself sitting as most keyboards should (flat).The quality is solid. Most keyboards with glossy black/acrylic materials look very cheap, however this keyboard reeks of luxury. The lights on the keyboard (orange!) are fantastic, and the multimedia functions on the side are great, which would make the keyboard useful for a media PC hooked up to the TV or projector.My girlfriend is using this keyboard right now and enjoys it. Key travel feels good, the spacing is standard so there are little issues there. Aside from the price being exorbitant, this is a great keyboard to say &#34;Hey look at me, I'm fancy.&#34;
This mouse is perfect for my netbook. The size is just right and it works flawlessly. The USB connector is stored in the bottom of the mouse when not in use. This also turns off the mouse to increase the life of the battery. Best mouse I ever owned and I have had many.
I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a coax switch for a TV not used that much. This does the job in switching a second TV between my satellite reception and antenna reception. I have no complaints so far.
Using this telescope opened up a whole new world to my children. Educational, durable, and fun.
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 weeks 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?
My original iPod mini died and I wanted to replace it having no interest in a new one. This one arrive and works great. I am very happy with it, the price, and the time of delivery. Thanks
Had this radio for 10 years, great sound and good reports.Never any trouble with the radio. Don't use it much anymore but a great radio. 5 star rating on this radio..
I bought this hub (two of them, in fact), lured by the promise of High-Speed USB ports and the fact that it was &#34;powered.&#34; The only thing the plug adapter seems to power, however, is the light that tells you it's plugged in. The $5 cheap-o unit I had hoped to replace did a better job of maintaining connection with external drives (which constantly spin down/ramp up using this unit), and even my Wacom tablet refuses to connect through these overpriced pieces of Dlink. No smart phone -- from the iPhone 3GS to an ancient Android -- can be charged with this unit, and many devices just plain don't seem to connect at all (and those that do don't stay connected for long).Extremely disappointed.
I can not understand anyone writing a bad review for this tripod, maybe they received a defective one.This tripod is great! It fits in my carry on luggage is sturdy, easy to use, the head moves smoothly, light weight the only thing I would like to see is a quick connect like on my much more expensive Sunpak tripod this one is too large to leave on camera, in my opinion but then what do you expect for so inexpensive.ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU AMAZON!!!!!!
Great price, A fraction of what local office supply stores wanted. very happy with this purchase, will order this again.
Amazon popped this up for me to review just now; it's been awhile since I researched HDMI cables, but I notice these are currently listed at 5 cents EACH. I think I paid 98 cents a few months ago.At that time, I spent a couple hundred dollars on a couple cables that I use in my entertainment system, but I also picked up a couple of these cables to use with some portable devices.I honestly cannot tell the difference between my $100 set of cables and these $0.05 cables and they are still working perfectly after quite a beating from travel.I really cannot say how much I wish I had just bought a bunch of these cables, and none of the fancy (expensive) ones.
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.
The 201 is an attractive compact model, but...I have owned 2 model EXP103 for about 1 year and they have terrific sound, no skipping, and great 8-10 hour battery life. Unfortunately, the EXP201 I bought skipped and the same NiMH batts lasted about 4 hours. Also more spin/rotation noise than the earlier EXP103 model. I do think Philips has the best drive system, based on my experience and reviews. I have bought and returned a couple other brands recently. I should just give up and buy a RIO and maybe try the EXP301. [...].
Awesome product, Awesome price, excellent shipping. Product was delivered ahead of time. All around A++ for this seller
This MP3 Player is off the chain. With 10 hours of straight music its great. The tuner works like a charm. I suggest buying this than the Apple Ipod. You dont have to pay for music. The only downside is that you need a music provider (BearShare,LimeWire,Kazza,Ares). I suggest Bearshare. HAVE FUN
This 50ft CAT5e cable works fine in my home theater setup (Viera Cast streaming). It's flexible enough to wind around various corners of living room. Seems well made. Price was right, shipped quickly with Amazon Prime. It's not Cat6 but who cares. Most people aren't even using the full 100baseT throughput let alone Gigabit. Cat5e should support Gigabit Ethernet anyway. For my purposes this works, I am happy.UPDATE: This cable is still working fine for my living room receiver and blu-ray network connection. NOTE: Just an FYI, the price on this fluctuates at times. I paid $5.52 for the 14foot length cord in January 2012, currently (Nov 24th, 2012) it's $6.64
Product works great. Takes out the hassle of hooking up one camera over several computers.
Bought these about 2 years ago, from a different site at just under 70.00 not including shipping. Make sure you plug these into a surge protector.. I was re-arranging things, and mistook the plug in the sub-woofer as the plug to my lamp, and boom, no more sound.. gets power, but no sound at all, the module in the front end of the woofer housing was toast.. lol. However, I love these speakers. And I am buying a new set.. managed to find them online for less than what I paid for them originally including shipping. These speakers do have a nice sound, but be careful on blasting volume to full potential because you WILL get either crackling, buzzing or both. I really like the center speaker, because if you open up the base fully, you can safely clamp it onto a flat screen monitor at the top. It doesn't actually "clamp" I just set it up that way... ^__^ All the wires can be a bit of a pain, but something a few twist ties and careful planning can't fix.. I found the wires to actually be a little too short, especially on the front end speakers... especially for how I like to set up my computing area. I use an old style Japanese table as my desk, and it's too low for the sub-woofer to sit under, so I have to have it off to the side, which can make things a little tight... I also like having my PC tower as far away as possible, as everything is integrated into my computer and almost everything I use is wireless.. if they had this system available in wireless... I would be one happy little computing fool!...lol.But most importantly, shop around for this system if you are interested in buying it... the prices here at Amazon are ridiculous.. even with free shipping, they are 20 dollars more expensive than what I have paid for them to replace my previous Logitech 5.1 system. Never fear buying refurbished either, everything I have purchased refurbished has outlasted things I have purchased brand new!
It did not work right out of the box. a waste of time and money!
This charger only works to charge the KLIC 8000 rechargeable battery so be sure to look at the battery you want to charge. This is a good buy but should have been included with the camera at time of purchase.
This sub is GREAT! I figured it would be since JBL has a good reputation, and the reviews here were great as well.I put this sub under the middle of the front seat in my 2002 Dodge Ram quad cab. I have it powered by a Boston Acoustics GTA-400m. It sounds spectacular, it blew me away. Tight crisp bass when i dial that in, and the boomy chest thumping bass when I dialed that in. I highly recommend you find the remote control knob and hook it up too.It gets plenty loud for what I need it to do, but I won't win any SPL contests with this single sub. It does provide the perfect level of low end punch and boom I was looking for.
It's quit good filter, it was a gift with nikon 50mm lens. thanks to Tiffen for it. marry christmas :)
I've seen HDMI cables at my local Best Buy for $50. Gold plated heads, long thick inflexible cables, shielding, lots of materials. I but this one instead, full well knowing that HDMI is a digital signal and therefore doesn't suffer from the same sort of degradation and interference analog signals do. Therefore, it just needs to be a simple cord from point a to point b, within reason.Audio and Video come through clear. It works fine with HDMI to DVI adapters.It simply works.
i bought this camera off ebay and the pictures turned out very poor. the outdoor pictures were great, but the indoor pictures (even with a light as bright as a hospital light) still turned out grainy. The webcam pictures were also very very grainy and i couldn't get 1 clear picture on it.i only recommend this camera for outdoor use. luckily, i'll be receiving an Intel Pocket PC Camera sometime today or tomorrow. THEN my pictures will come out CLEAR.do not buy this camera.
My new 2006 Nano 2nd Gen fits perfectly, and allows an easy fit for my headphone plug. The control wheel works flawlessly through the plastic touch screen, which is thick enough to be very protective. The arm band has nice strong velcro connectors, that are big enough to fit around my big bicep. Highly recommended.
I have had my eye on a Harmony remote for years. I finally decided to buy one when my receiver's remote broke. I figured i'd replace 3 remotes and use it with my Xbox.I programmed everything the way I wanted it. I 'learned' from what remotes I did have. But there was no way for me to get it to work with my receiver. I selected the Denon AVR1610 and set it all up correctly but it would not work. I called the free support and they told me if I didnt have a remote to learn from the I would have to call Denon to get the 'hex codes' for the remote. I feel is should be Harmony's job to get the correct hex codes for remotes. Either way, I talked to Denon customer service and they werent giving out hex codes. But I can purchase a new Denon remote for $40.Great. I spend $150 on a remote, that cannot do anything for me other than turn on my tv and change channels for my cable box. I still have to manually change inputs and to turn my volume up and down.So Harmony's answer is to spend another $40 to get the Denon remote and have the IR 'learn' the buttons.So here is a warning, it'll be great if you have all of your remotes. But beware if you dont have an original remote.
To date I still haven't been able to get my print sever from Linksys to work as advertised. the problem lies with the print server's IOS, and the operating systems I am using. First they don't tell you that the Linksys print server does not work with a 64bit vista system ( the main reason for my purchase) Linksys has no drivers that will work with Vista or Windows7. So this makes it impossible for me to use it.It did state that it would work with Vista 32bit system.But when I tried to install it on the 32bit system, all I receieved were error messages, to date I still haven't been able to get it to work. I tried Linksys's tech support. But they were totally useless. They stated that Linksys hasn't produced the drivers for Vista or Windows 7 64bit edition yet. I still have two Windows XP system's that I haven't tried yet , So hopefully it won't be a total loss This will be the last time I purchase a recondition product, although, I never had a bad experience purchasing a recondition unit the time factor along with the lack of information for warranty repairs left a bad taste in my mouth.
Bought this cable on the advice of my electronics "Nerd" brother-in-law. He said stay away from the monster cables or the expensive cables because a digital signal dosn't need them. Works great! HDMI-HDMI
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.).
Slick little LCD TV. However, if you're thinking of using it via VGA connection with a recent Sony Vaio laptop, beware that it does not work. Samsung says there's a Sony firmware update fix and links to Sony, but the link just provides updates, and Sony says there is no update to solve this problem. If anyone know how to resolve this problem, please add a comment. Samsung has not responded to my email request for assistance.
This is one of the easiest players to use. The screen picture quality is fantastic. About the only thing I think is a little short is the sound out of the speakers but the sound is fine through the headphones. I love it!!
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.
I must say I agree with some people about this machine, it does have some issues like the size is big and it does shake some while printing but for the most part this is the best machine I have ever owned. Reguardless of what was said previous it does work in Adobe PhotoShop CS which I use. When you load the drivers it installs a twain driver which does come up in PhotoShop. The color is the best I have seen and very crisp and clean. When you open the cover you can tell this is built much more solidly than almost any office machine available. The cartridges are faily inexpensive for ink jets. You can print on many different paper sizes another critizism is the tricolor cartridge. It would be much better with separate cartridges also you have to be careful about the color cartridge, when you print in greyscale it still uses color ink so it can go fast if you are not careful. I wish HP would only use black ink in greyscale but thats where alot of their money comes from I am sure. When you consider the faxing, scanning, quality printing, and copying all from your home office this printer is top notch.
I was really amazed by the price at first and I had high expectations when I bought it. But, when I actually tested it on my camcorder it did not actually make a whole lot of difference compared to a shot without the filter. And it was a bright sunny day. I thought it would bring the colors to a better contrast or better-looking but all it did on the camcorder was to allow it to have a higher exposure - which can result in a deeper depth-of-field - which makes your movie more focus-centered and look more like a film. My point is what I got was not what I expected.In conclusion, I would say only buy it if you know what to use it for. To me this is professional level stuff so don't even bother if you are just looking for better looking videos for your $300 camcorder. There are other Tiffen filters that will do that.
Based on the other reviews I bought this product. I wanted to play my Sansa MP3 player through my home stereo while sitting in my chair about 15' away, but the reception is unclear unless I am standing right next to the receiver. I also wanted to use it in my car, but with the Sansa and the Coby transmitter sitting on the console, the car radio, which has a fender mounted antenna, gets a lot of static. I'm using fresh batteries. Disappointing.
I ordered this hoping it'd work to replace my lost power cable for my old hitachi projector and it did the trick! Came pretty quickly, and I can enjoy my projector again.
I opted for the compatible xerox toner instead of the original HP toner for my HP laserjet 4M+.Shipping was superfast. I had the toner in two days with free UPS shipping.The xerox toner worked great in my hp laserprinter. No problems at all. I am very happy that I saved 80 dollars.What a great deal!
I went to turn this played on the other day and none of the buttons would respond. It would make this small noise and then just die back down again. From what I have seen on other posts here, it looks like this product is defective. And thanks to Philips' crappy 90 day warranty I would have to pay $45+shipping to get a refurbished replacement. Philips SUCKS!
I had the chance to test the Canon XT and Nikon D50 at the same time during a whole day.....and I leant towards the D50...why??? because I noticed eight differences:1. D50 is less noisy than XT from Iso 200 to 800 and also crispier.2. DR is better on the D50, ...3. D50 grip is excellent (to me)4. The start-up is also a bit faster on the D50...the XT under low light conditions take more than a second to focus properly and raise the flash.5. Nikon colors are awesome.6. Battery life is endless.....much much better than XT battery....no doubt on it.7. 18-55Dx is sharper than 18-55 EFs, in fact, the Canon kit lens is unusable.8. NEF is less noisy than Canon RAW.
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.
This mouse is a perfect addition to your laptop. It's small and out of the way but gives you the full control of a regular size mouse. Buy It!
this item was purchased to connect my laptop to my TV. It worked upon opening and I think was a great value as I've seen similar cables go for 10x the price.
To get a 1.8 aperture, super sharp, prime lens "with" the coveted Nikon name on it for under $100 dollars is still hard for me to comprehend. I continue to be awed as I go out shooting in a dreamlike state... Wake me when its over... My only lingering question... "Will it last?"... Hey Nikon, how about offering up some more of this prime candy for some of us who consider a great value an important part of the purchasing equation. Thanks. enjoy :)
We are just moving into the world of SLR Photography and this camera is fantastic. It is easy to use and takes amazing photos. Beyond impressed.
After knowing to steer clear of the inherantly buggy external software, this drive fits my use as raw data storage point perfectly. I'm about to buy my second one, despite even MORE negative ratings than were around when i first bought one. It looks good, runs quiet, is very plug and play savvy, and works well as an extra storage point since i have 2 internals and 2 externals to hold movies i am editing.**UPDATE**- Well reading my nice review abve, i guess those negative reviews were there for a good reason and i just got lucky for awhile. My HDD died, inexplicably, and i was luckily able to recover the data by tearing the case to shreds. I rarely used it, so i'd say it survived maybe 800 spin-ups at best. Ridiculously unreliable, STEER CLEAR!
I love the TomTom GO 720. I just bought a second one from Amazon for a friend. I charged it all night and she took off on a trip with it. Although it was plugged in, it would not charge from the 12 volt car system and it ran out prior to arriving at her destination. It would charge from the USB but not from the car. She got on the phone direct with TomTom, they agreed that it was defective. She sent it in, and about a week later, a new one arrived that works fine. In spite of it all being a pain in the rear, and her not being able to use it on the trip, their customer service was very good. I wish it had a mute button for quick turn on/off of voice without going through the menu.TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
Nothing wrong with these. They sound great and look great. Good sound, no distortion.
I brought my Casio keyboard (CTK-650) over from Germany when I moved and I bought this power adapter to plug it directly into US outlets rather than having to find adapters/converters for the German power plug. So far it works well. It plugged right in and the keyboard sounds like it should.
This is my second Nikon Coolpix. I first bought and returned an 800 from Amazon and then bought a 950. Here is what is different about the 950.3X Zoom, Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes, Swivel body.The most amazing thing is that the 950 is much faster in everything it does. There is virtually no shutter delay for the 950 with prefocusing.The review functions run faster, the camera is great.The pictures look great and the flash is better than the 800.
My receiver arrived yesterday and had it installed and running in approx 45 mins. Very impressed with the sound quality. Further, it has a 4 speaker stereo mode, which I have not had the luxury of having on any of my previous receivers (Harmon Kardon , Pioneer, Onkyo). This receiver replaces a Pioneer 906s and I must say, it is truly an upgrade. The only thing that I am unhappy with is the remote because it is not backlit.
I didn't think a cable at this price would be very good, but I was surprised. My PS3 games look amazing.
This toner cartridge is definitely not for quality printing. It produces light horizontal lines across each page that is printed.
I have purchased 5 pairs of these when they where $59.00 a pair from Amazon. Either a suplier has disapeared or someone is trying to take advantage of all the good reviews. All of the possitive reviews for this product where based on price and written before someone doubled the current price of the speakers. At there current $129.00 price tag, you can do a lot better a lot of other places. And there are outlets on the web selling these for half of what is being charged here on amazon. Don't believe any of the reviews posted here noting value, those people posted when these where $59.00 a pair and not $129 a pair.I now have to go back to the drawing board to figure out my next installs.
I have nothing but great things to say about Eforcity. I will continue to purchase all of my cables from them whenever possible. They provide excellent products at great value.
I've done lot of research on headphones before choosing this one and I don't regret about it.These headphones are the best, the quality of the sound and the materials and strength are incredible.If you pay attention to famous bands recording sessions (mostly on the 90's), you'll see they are using a pair of these ones.
I purchased these cases to keep sweat off my shuffle when I am out running. I absolutely love this product. However the down side is that if you get this case you will not be able to use the dock connector that comes with your shuffle to connect to your computer. You have to take it off in order for it to fit. But there are other dock cables out there that work just fine with the case on. And these cables are usually less than 5 bucks. This was a great buy and I am very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of this case. I would recommend this to anyone that works out with their iPod shuffle 2gen. Great Product
I use this product almost everyday.Not only is this a durable HDMI it helps with the clutter of cables seeing how it's rather ridged in design.It still travels nicely though.Overall great deal
I have seen these in stores for more than $10. I ordered it for my Palm and it lets me store large files in seconds.
Functional HDMI cables for just a few dollar bills. What's not to like about that?The cables come packaged in a sealed opaque black bag like a poorly concealed Hustler magazine. The connectors are protected with a white plastic cap - you know just in case things get out of control. Quality of manufacture makes the cables even sexier.FYI the difference between most cheap and expensive cables are the people buying it. Retail stores make up their slim electronics margins by marking up cables to extraordinary levels. High quality cables have their uses. Ex: Running signals over a few meters (signal loss, degradation) such as for an A/V closet/rack or for professional applications (clean, strong signal) for mastering/proof copy media.Oh, and they taste delicious too.
No more Maps. No more getting lost or asking for directions. Don't buy the 2730 unless you want to subscribe to XM Radio for traffic reports . Save hundreds of $$ by purchassing the 2730.
I got it last Nov from Radioshack. After six months, it stopped working and can not play any disc. Since the warranty(3 months) expired, I had to throw it away. their warranty policy and product quanlity is a perfect match.
I share the Nikon 950 coolpix camera with my mom, she uses the serial cable provided, I would like to use a USB cable for it, but does anybody know where I can get a USB cable for this camera? Thanks for any help.
This is probably one of my favorite lenses - it takes some of the best people group shots (seemingly in any environment) of any of glass I own.I use it for outdoor photography as well indoor - using the built in flash with it as well as the SB-800AF. In good natural light the photos you'll get with this lens are amazing. I would definitely recommend it - getting tack photos is a snap... pardon the pun.
I bought this for my xbox 360 to go on my little 19inch HD tv. Wasn't expecting much seeing as I used to work at circuit city and best buy selling the same stuff and trying to get everyone to buy Monster Cables. This cheap cheap cheap HDMI cord is WOW, I honestly didn't expect much, seeing as I lost my $50 monster hdmi cord and was just going to use this till I could get another. I turned on the 360 after using this cord and WOW, the quality is seriously amazing. I will buy this over and over again. And I've been trained to sell Monster and only want the best when it comes to electronics. Honestly, don't pass this up, it's an amazing buy and I noticed right on the xbox dashboard was just like. Oh wow it's soooo much better than the composite cable. I don't know if there is too much difference between a high end cable, I don't have one to test it with, but I'm PICKY on electronics and have to have the best stuff, this hdmi blew me away.
I backup my computer files to disk every Saturday, and find that these work extremely fast. It's never taken more than ten minutes to back up all of my files, even on the initial backup. I have no trouble restoring data from the disks, either. Also seems to hold an immense amount of data- I've only needed to use two disks, including the initial mass backup, in over a month of backing up to disk. Very impressive, far superior to other disks I've used in terms of speed and data storage, and worth the cost.
This printer has pretty good quality. The speed is not bad. The printer supports duplex print. The design the quality are good.
I bought this remote because I lost my Sunfire Ultimate Receiver remote during a recent move. This product uses Harmony's data base, so I thought 'great, I don't have to lay out $300 for an original remote'. The Harmony database showed it was a match for my receiver so I layed out the 80 bucks for Monster AVL 300. Guess what? This is discontinued model. Additionally, the database only has 1/3 of the codes for the receiver (according to their worthless tech support I waited 30 minutes on 'hold' to talk to) they said there is no way to add the missing codes without having a Sunfire remote to manually 'learn' the commands! This remote would probably be OK if you already have the product remote and you're backing up the codes, but if you're buying this remote to replace a missing or broken one, skip it! You're resigned to having lay out big bucks, unless, of course, you find someone with a Sunfire or Theater Grand III remote and they're kind enough to lend it out.
I ordered 2 of them. I also have 4 other card readers. These 2 both gave errors and would not read my SD card. I had to return them.
I have used many different mice over the years -- the logitech G7, V400, MX revolution, and various microsoft iterations. This is the best. Let me sum it up:-- one AA battery lasts for months. The Logitech G7 lithium ion battery had to be switched out every 2 days. Other rechargeable mice have to be placed back in their charging stands. If you forget -- there is nothing more annoying that a mouse with depleted batteries that you cannon swap out. With this mouse, just pop in a $1 battery and you're set for 2-3 months. You can simply forget about it.-- this mouse tracks superbly over a variety of surfaces. No mouse pad required.-- the wireless range is excellent - in the middle of my high-rise in manhattan. I have cordless phones, wifi, bluetooth all running in the same apartment and have had no reception problems.-- this mouse fits my hand perfectly. Perhaps if you have giant hands, this may not be the best one for you.-- the scroll wheel is the best I have used. I keep it in the click-free spin mode and it is effortless. Perfect for scrolling through long documents.Things I do not like:-- the back and forward buttons are placed too close to the rear of the mouse to fit naturally under my thumb.-- it's not good for lefties (I am a lefty but use the mouse in my right hand to use the side buttons).
Took a little getting used to, but works really well and protects the camera more than other cases I've had.
I absolutely love this lens! Yes, reading other reviews and how others are greatly disappointed by how this lens may not be the professional grade you're looking for, yet what are you expecting from $20? The photos I take with this are the exact style of photography I'm going for. There's a small barrel around your photos and if you zoom in too far, it disappears so you'll have to step closer to the subject of your photo to take the picture. The pictures I take are similar to the ones I take with my lomography film fisheye camera, yet I'm able to save all my money taking digital fisheye photos since I won't have to spend as much on film and development!I'm no professional photographer and photography is more of a small amateur hobby of mine and this lens may be one of the greatest Amazon purchases I've made. Using my Canon Rebel T3 58mm kit lens, this lens screws right on top of my 58mm UV protector. There's even a ring that comes with it that allows me to screw it on to my 52mm film SLR. Did I mention that the brand of the fisheye is Polaroid? I was expecting some unlabeled generic lens but instead I got a well-renowned Polaroid brand fisheye! There's a small padded bag that comes with it so you are able to safely store your lens in your bag. Absolutely happy with this purchase!
Installed with no hassles in 5 minutes on a VISTA system; has worked without problems for a month since. Weighted base is a nice touch, allowing placement for convenience and good reception. Compact and unobtrusive/attractive. We are using it only as a wireless NIC, so no comment on WAP features.
Excellent product. Very easy to put on and very light weight. Will be using it for carrying CD's and my camera.
I've been using these for about 2 months now, and they are phenominal headphones. Just the right amount of noise cancelling, comfort and great sound. I've tried out the MDR-NC60's and they can't even compare to the 7506. I love the coil cord also! I would recommend anyone who is serious about having a great set of monitor, over the ear headphones. You definitely get your money's worth.
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.
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.
My initial reaction to this 2001 Father's day present was delight. I listen to public radio shows on my computer and this let me hear them all over the house. (The linking station is useless for me, as I simply put it in the same room as the transmitter and I can still hear it in every room in the house.) I put my four year old's nightimer music on mp3 and played it over the radio. I have dozens of our Christmas CD's on iTunes and played them throughout the house.But about nine months after getting it, maybe less, it started to cut out in the midst of transmission. It got worse and worse. There are a couple of odd symptons: even with the sending unit off, the receiver shows a strong signal. Some kind of interference? But when I got a new unit (the kima email help desk was fantastic) it received perfectly. No signal when nothing is being sent. Now, after six months, this unit is beginning to show the same problems. I've tried everything: disconnecting my wireless phones, putting the units right next to each other. Putting the units together inside a grounded metal box. Nothing. Although it appears to have a good strong signal, the "stereo" indicator never lights on the receiving station, which means nothing but white noise all over the house. Ten minutes later, it will suddenly cut in and work for a while. So the bottom line - great company, great idea, great service, but I can't recommend the product.
I am running this cable from my home theater system to my projector on the other end of the room. This cable works flawlessly at 1080p 24hz, but when upped to 50hz or 60hz, it really struggles to keep full bandwidth. It certainly supports the frequency, but about two or three times per minute I would lose signal for a second then it would come back. Secondly there was noise in the line (only while at > 24hz) causing horizontal lines to intermittently show up for a brief second.I'm now going to have to order some better cables as 24hz isn't sufficient for my home theater system, fast movement results in a blur and a frame is dropped about every two seconds.
I've had my vr 670 for about 18 months. I think the sound is great for the size of the system and speakers. Around a month ago I also started having trouble with the dvd player. When I would power it up, it wouldn't open the dvd tray most of the times. I finally figured out a work around. Instead of hitting the power button, hit the open tray button. It powers up the unit and opens up the tray. After that it seems to work great. Hope this helps someone else.
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.
I REALLY CANT WRITE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE IT BROKE THE DAY I GOT IT AND ARCHOS HAS STILL NOT REPAIRED IT NOR SENT IT BACK TO ME IN 3 WEEKS!!!!!!!!! NEED I SAY MORE!!!!!!!
I have a linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router and I like it a lot! However, my signal was poor when I was at one end of the house. I knew it was just part of the limitations (it's about 70 feet away and it has to go through floors and walls. My signal would alternate between "Very Low" and unavailable. Then I read about these antennas, and I thought this would give it enough boost so I wouldn't have to add another WAP to cover the distance. Well, it didn't work out that way. It does keep my connection at "Very low" most of the time and sometime it goes to unavailable. I don't think it was worth the $44 that I paid for them. But I knew it was a calculated risk, so I'll probably get another WAP, put it in the laundry room under my bedroom so I can have a more reliable connection!
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 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.
Bought this and installed it between my Wifi radio transceiver and my router.Lightning storm came through Saturday night. . . the lightning arrester on the tower saved the Wifi radio (it works fine) but this "surge protector" let through enough current to kill the Internet side of my WRT54G router. Router still powers on, but can't see the "Internet" connection. This is what happened to its predecessor, WITHOUT a "surge protector" to protect it. So I wasted $25 on this product.I came back here wondering if there was any kind of guarantee, but I guess I'm out the cost of a router AND my $25 for this ineffective device. I feel betrayed after trusting the APC name.
I use this for all my wedding and event photography. It really helps to spread the light around the room making it look more natural and less like you just set off a flash in someone's face. My girlfriend and I own the whole set, clear & clouded and the special reflector insert. One caution, be sure you don't knock it off your flash, this is my 2nd one becuase I lost my first one.
I love this lenses. I have taken a lot of pictures of my grandchildren. They come out so nice.
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 guy in Atlanta makes some good points, but two caveats: 1) Fujitsu's plasma offerings are actually better than Toshiba, not by much, but you can tell the difference (if you are in New York, go to Harvey Electronics at ABC Carpet to see for yourself), 2) the Samsung receiver is cheap and works cheap; get a better receiver from Sony or JVC.
If you want a multi-room system to fill your house with music, this is the system to get. The ease of installation is well-documented, but the customer support is outstanding. All companies need to strive to treat the customers as well as the people at Sonos. Top notch. The support for internet radio and Pandora is there. On the music side, the only downfall is the inability to play songs purchased on the ITMS. All Amazon songs work perfectly.
have just purchased this monitor and I am very impressed with both the performance and the price of this unit. No bad pixels at all and great color. I can highly recommend it!
We are not a high volume operation, so we scan a dozen pages a day, but once a week put the scanner to its test by scanning 500 or so pages. This scanner has worked great for our needs. It takes about 20 minutes for 500 pages, in 50-page bundles. The scanner is so small that it can easily fit on a person's desk, and folds up when not in use to be barely noticeable. The software was fine to begin with and would be even easier for those who already know the details of Adobe Acrobat (we had a learning curve on this.) We shopped around for a scanner that wasn't too powerful for our needs at a larger price, but found this well-priced Documate was perfect for our volume.
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.
Inexpensive, easy to install. Worked first time and continues to work well. 'Nuff said.
This is a very simple unit. Just plug your stuff in and walk away. I live in an older neighborhood in rural Pa. The line voltage fluctuates quite a bit. With this regulator I'm hoping to add life to my 37" Samsung 550a.
I was really excited to get this extension to be able to charge my iPad while using it, but it never worked! I tried it with different devices and still didn't work.
People don't realize but this camera is one the best products in terms of value. It's nice size, light, and it let's you both input and out put composite and DV, so you can convert analog video to DV extremely easily. I even sometimes transfer DVD's to tapes so i can watch them on the road either on the large LCD screen or connecting it to the hotel TV.
Worth the cost. Lightweight, sturdy, and packable. Wasn't sure what to expect when purchased, but have been very happy with this.
Having owned an Archos 402 Gimni that never gave me any problems, I chose to upgrade to the Archos 605 80gb WIFI. BIG BIG MISTAKE. The battery died within 6 months of purchase, and Archos will not honour their manufacturers warranty (allegedly 12 months) to replace it. You have to buy 'add-ons' to get the cursed thing to play most common video and music files.I am very disappointed with this effort from Archos, especially their very poor attitude in relation to accepting responsibility for the poor workmanship of the 605. If I want the battery replaced, I am expected (at my own cost) to sent the 605 back to France where a 'technician' will look at it and then provide me with a quote for repairs.Their customer service is rubbish, and as soon as they realise you want them to take responsibility and fix the Archos you have purchased from them, they stop sending e-mails to you in English and start sending them in French. They accused me of mishandling my device even though I have treated it with kid gloves. How they make this assumption is beyond me when you consider that I have not even sent it back to them.When the 605 was working, and I had installed the add-ons, it worked well and I was very happy with it. I ceased to be happy with it when the battery died after only 6 months, and Archos customer service refused to fix it.My message to you - heed the warnings that others have posted here. Don't be fooled by the flashy advertising or over-inflated hype. You would be better served with one of the new portable DVD players (that also play avi and mp4 formats), or a netbook/laptop.
Please dont buy it. I bought this one around a year ago. I live in upstate NY and unlike the metro cities cops and state trooper are rampant in my area. Now, this thing is suppose to detect cops earlier,right? wrong! it would beep 'occassionaly' and only when i can practically see the state trooper myself! so whats the point? actually there is no point (of buying it). Funny thing is now i drive at the speed limit (with the radar detector on). I am looking for a new radar detector now.
Overall I'm pleased with the Zen Nano Plus.Pros:- considerably smaller than most other players- comes with armband and belt clip holder; armband is good for exercising- uses one AAA battery, and it seems to last a long time- easy to drag and drop to add musicCons:- I could not get this to work with Yahoo! Music Unlimited "To Go" service, despite a claim on Creative's web page that it would work. The unit is Windows "Plays For Sure" compatible, but maybe Yahoo Music is not. I tried updating the firmware and drivers but still was unable to transfer subscription songs to the player via Yahoo Music Engine.- Small display, but usable- navigation with the scroll wheel is a bit cumbersome- supplied headphones are just ok
I had my doubts when I ordered this product because the price seemed too good, but everything worked just fine and has now been used several times. A good buy.
I purchased this lens because I wanted to experiment with depth of field. After my first three pictures I am not disappointed. The lens seems to have the ability to place the background in a blur with a nice sharp subject in the foreground all that with little work. Just what I wanted. I was concerned that the sensor size in my 7D with a 1.6 crop factor might limit my ability to achieve the blurred background, but so far I'd say at least with this F1.4 lens I have no issues.
I won't add to what's already been said about a great display. However, I would simply warn anyone that the HDMI board sold separately for this display only supports up to 1080i. If you are using a 1080p source, use the DVI input.
i bought these based on the reviews here and i am not regreting it one bit. i wanted some 5.1's and these are simply oustanding, no static, nothing but clear sound and deep bass.
First, you should know that this MP3 player is not the same color as it looks in the pictures. It is a darker hot pink color.After having this player for about 6 months, I think that I can safely say that this is a great MP3 player. It's lightweight, small, stylish, affordable, easy to use, and it comes with everything you need. It came with a clear rubber case with a belt clip and an arm band. My only complaint is that the white earbuds that came with the player are much too big to fit into my ears, but that problem is easily fixable. This player has a blue LCD light and the screen orientation can be flipped. There are plenty of equalizer settings including a custom setting. This player has an FM radio (unlike iPods!). The software is easy to use and you can customize the order in which your favorite songs play. I have only had one problem with this player but all I had to do was an upgrade from the website(check the Creative website for FAQs on how to do this). One day I was listening to some music when the player suddenly started buzzing. After this, every time I would turn on the player I would have to go through my folders to pick a song and then push play (it's supposed to start playing where you left off). A simple upgrade fixed all of this and the player works better than ever! Another benefit of this player is that it only takes 1 triple A battery and the battery life is great. I can use generic batteries (4 for $1) and they last forever. I never have to worry about charging up the player and it's very easy to find a battery rather than finding a computer or an outlet to charge the player.
I've had my CC radio for several years. After about the first year the display started to go out, and now it's completely gone. Because I lost my presets, its now almost completely non-functional since I'm forced to guess what radio station it's on. It had a one year warranty that is expired, so I guess I'm out of luck. I only give it two stars, because the reception is really good. It wasn't worth 15 dollars, let alone the 150 that I paid for it.
I am very impressed with these speakers. They sound very good, and look good as well
The glass did not fit properly in its housing. It rattled around inside the ring.I'm sure it would've done what it is supposed to do.. i.e. protect the lens, but I did not even bother putting it on my camera.I returned it and I am planning on spending the extra $2 and buying it at Ritz Camera.
First off, I bought the refurbished version which is about $50 cheaper than new. I'd still like it if I had paid retail but for the price I paid its an absolute steal. The refurb looked new to me and has worked flawlessly. Even if I had to buy a new one every year, it would be worth it.Basic programing is easy although the instructions could be better. When doing the initial programming, this is one of those pieces of electronics you just have to trust the system and keep clicking through the menus. You won't really know what is going on or where you are going but if you just clear your mind and click away all will be well. You select the pieces in your system, answer a couple basic questions then upload to the remote. (I have a receiver that I have never been able to find a code for on any of the cheapo universal remotes I've had over the years. The Harmony had it.) Once you tell it what equiptment you have, you just hit a button labled "Watch TV" and if fires up everything, gets the right settings and you're watching TV. Then hit "watch a movie" and it fires up the DVD player, changes whatever input setting need to be changed etc. You can add your own custom one touch buttons. For example, I made one to set up the receiver so I can play my iPod and another to listen to the radio. The sky is the limit.The basic first time through set up will be fine for most people but this thing allows for alot of customization. I have tweaked my remote about a dozen times. This is not a bad thing but a sign of the remote's strength and flexibility. (The intial set up takes some time but subsequent tweaking is 2 - 3 minute process so there is not reason to avoid it). If I run into something I want to do or I want a button in a better spot (eg accessing my DVR - it was there but not where I wanted it), I just add it, move a button etc. It helps a bit if you have a laptop so you can do this on the couch while watching TV as it makes trial and error simpler but even if you have to run back and forth to your desktop, if you take some time, you can make this thing do exactly what you want it to.Its not perfect. I find the rounded shape of the buttons to be a little hard to keep my fingers on. The labels on the buttons are small and hard to read (for my old eyes) but after two months I've learned the layout. Every once and a while one of my electronics will miss the power signal. (But, by customizing the remote, I was able to place the power buttons in an easy spot so recovery is simple).The best endorsement is that my wife and kids have not had to ask me to help with the TV even one time since we got it. That's about as ringing an endorsement as any remote is going to get!
These sell at a great price and have a very high success rate. I've burnt about 80 discs so far and only had one coaster. Doesn't get much better than that.
This player is highly rated and popular in Japan and is sold with much higher price tag. It was sold since fall of 2006 in Japan and I was wondering whether I should buy it and ask my family there to send it to me.I found this in Amazon at an unusual low price this spring, so I bought it.The sound quality is excellent with its headphone, and the noise canceling works nicely. The cons is the slow and heavy software and you can not Drag & Drop to transfer the music files into the player.As I do not change the music in the player often, this is not a problem so far. All considered, this is highly recommended.
I love my ETX-90, but putting it on an object manually can be a literal pain in the neck. That's because the straight through viewfinder, which great for terrestial viewing, is not so good when you're trying to look up at the stars. (I assume this is why it is standard on th ETX-125 since that is more of an 'astronomy' scope).The good news is this viewfinder makes finding things easier because you're look angle is the same for the view finder and the eyepiece. The bad news is that you're most comfortable view is to tilt it off to the side (away from the eyepiece) and that makes &quot;driving&quot; the scope non-intuitive. I also found it harder to align than the straight through finder.On the bright side this leaves you with the original viewfinder as a nice spotting scope for your younger astronomers.
We ordered this recorder just one week before our Honeymoon. The recorder arrived as promised and it worked great! We could not be happier!
product was received early, it was just wanted i wanted and is working great. I was able to move my tv to other parts of the room with out a problem. would tell everyone who needs someting like this to buy it. the seller was great and everything went perfectly. will order from them again when needed.
I've bought the DC-280 camera more than two years ago. Since that I owned many different digital cameras. Technology have changed, resolution increased, weight reduced, size shrunk, but no any new camera can bet the DC-280 color balance and vividness of pictures. I've made a lot of comparisons, asked my friends choose the best one, and DC-280 always won. That's outstanding.
You spend all this money on a DSLR and lenses and accessories... But you are still using the built-in flash??!?! You will NOT truly see great results without a quality flash. This flash with Nikon's Creative Lighting System is incredible. It rotates on multiple axis and even has a built-in diffuser. If you are deciding on the SB-400 (don't unless space is a REAL issue) or the SB-800 (great only for master/remote situations but a little slower than the SB-600) stick with this.
Product is as advertised, received on-time, as priced. Wish all internet vendors performed in this manner.
This HDMI cable is visibly lighter-duty than one I purchased a while back from the same vendor (and paid a bit more for). However, it does seem to work just fine. Given the choice, I'd prefer to pay the $4 for the type I got before just because it looks like it'll hold up better, but I have no reason to complain about this one.
if you're paying more than 10 bucks for HDMI cables, you are wasting your money! This is my second HDMI cable off of Amazon and they do exactly what they're supposed to.
The hood fits the kit lens from the Canon T3i perfectly. As a new 'photographer', I was worried having a UV Filter would affect the fit of the hood, but it does not. It offers great protection of the light and potential damage and will fit on backwards if necessary (it is so short though I never have seen the need to put it on backwards).For the price, the value of this hood is amazing.
The sound is very good. The battery life is also good. The best feature is that it is RF versus infrared. IR headphones require "line of sight". RF headphones can go anywhere, even into other rooms. If I'm watching a show I can take the trash out to the curb without missing a word. I can go upstairs or in the basement too without loss of quality. The only downside is an occasional "pop" or very brief drop out - not enough to detract from the many other benefits.It is great if you have an open concept living area where the living room is constantly doing battle with noise from the kitchen. I bought another set for my father. He is hard of hearing; it allows him to hear clearly without blasting out the neighbors or others watching with him. I highly recommend it.
I tried this drive on Macs at home and at work. It wouldn't read floppy disks on any of them.
I can not recomend this product. I purchased this case because I use two types of memory cards with my digital devices: Sony Memory Stick (MS Pro)and SanDisk (SD) cards.The rubber retainers on the inside of the case fail to hold hold either the SD or MS Pro sticks in place. Every time I open the container the disks are scattered loosely inside the box.It is a plastic case with an exteral aluminum shell. A good idea in concept but a failure in application. The shell is attached to the case with double sided sticky foam tape. The tape does not hold and the shells fall off the outside of the case.Basically this is a poor quality product that you should not purchase.
I bought this telescope for my husband's last birthday and it has been a great purchase. He's seen planets and their moons, as well as our moon up close. This is his/our first telescope, and we have been very happy with it. He learned how to operate it pretty quickly, and enjoys going out on clear nights to see what's out there. The software that came with it has been really helpful and interesting to hime too.
The Magellan RoadMate 2000 is a great car navigation GPS device. Feature-packed and more affordable than many, this portable GPS allows you to easily move it from one vehicle to another so there's never a reason to not be able to find your way to your destination. The screen has a variety of views and the voice prompts make it easy to navigate when you're driving and can't stop to look at the screen. It isn't perfect. No GPS is. Occasionally it tells you to make a turn or go in a direction that's just plain wrong, but it doesn't happen very often. It's pretty user-friendly even for someone who has never used a GPS device before, so you won't feel like you need a college degree in astro-physics. I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife who has a hard time finding her way to places unless she's been there several times before, and she just love it.
This player produces a lovely image with my new Sony LCD tv, using an hdmi cable bought separately. I find the remote VERY pleasant to use (in my average woman's hands). I have to press the "open" button on the drawer twice and it is slow to load the disc, so you must be patient, hence 4 stars instead of 5.
Not having formal training, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with a "circularizing" polaroid lense.Basically, it's a normal, polarizing lense, free floating in a ring.You screw the ring onto your camera, and the polarizer is still free to spin.It's not a circularly polarizing lense, rather, it lets you adjust which angles of reflection are blocked.So, you have reflections from location X, and you spin the ring until they go away.It's amazing how much difference it makes to filter out glare and reflections. Your mind does this automatically when looking around, but when looking at a photo, you really need one of these to take care of it for you.
Just installed this camera at my office to monitor our office cat overnight. The set up was very easy and I got it on the internet quickly. I made one error with my SSID entry, but quickly discovered my problem and the software made the correction a breeze. The website(viewnetcam.com) works well, but does require a few more steps to log on than the Linksys site, but it's free, the Linksys site requires a small annual fee.My earlier camera was the Linksys WVC54GC. It offered a much lower resolution picture and did not operate well with the small lamp I used to illuminate the area in question. Also, I had much more trouble configuring the Linksys, albeit, I may be more skilled this time around with the Panasonic.I had also considered the Linksys WVC200, but after this fine experience, I'll take the Linksys off my wishlist and may buy yet another Panasonic.
we just received our second new unit, and like the first it is dead on arrival. i'm embarrased that a supposedly high-end American company has such lousy quality control. i'm looking for something similar now, only made in Japan, where quality seems to be more of a concern.
I bought the Kodak C613 For my granddaughter for her birthday. I didn't know that her parents had also bought one for her. I wound up keeping the one I bought for her for myself. It takes nice photos. Good deal for the money.
Bought this for the new iPad.Work perfectly. Extra points:It has some soft material where it makes contact with the iPad, and where it makes contact with the table/desk.
This is a great camera! It is easy to use and has great battery life. My only problem is I have auto-focus lenses from an N80 that are compatible with the D40x, but I didn't know that the auto-focus does not carry over. Other than that, it was a great buy for the price!
I love it. It works great. Simple to setup and easy to use. Great product.
I wanted a backup battery for my Nikon D40 when I traveled to Russia. I planned on taking tons of photos and didn't want to get caught with a depleted battery when I was shooting. I purchased this battery before my May 2007 trip and it worked ok for about three charges... then died. It simply does not take a charge any more - and though inexpensive - I expected more than three uses. Buy another brand... Lenmar is a dud.
This camera is great. VERY user friendly. I love it. Battery has long life, easy to edit pics right on cam. Works great taking pics of kids, No long delay!! I bought from another retailer and paid way more than this, but I think it's worth it!!
Ok, I guess I had a few small issues with the remote, but overall, it's the best remote I've ever had. I liked it because it took only about 13 minutes to program my stuff online, and then that was it. I was watching a movie a few minutes later. The charging station seems to be a little weak on the connecting but after a while you get used to it. I really couldn't find informative reviews on the net, but DigitalDingus had one of the best reviews I've seen. I basically made my decisions after reading it.The remote is easy to control. Might even be kind of slippery like DigitalDingus said it was. But after some time of use, it does go away. The glow is totally cool! I love it. I can see every button in the dark without being blinded by the glowing.I haven't encountered any major problems and I've had this remote for about a week now. In fact, this remote makes me want to get a bigger television. This thing controls so much stuff, my older JVC 27" tube TV needs to retire.Anyway, I totally think anyone who thinks they might like this remote, should get it.
The case I recieved was different from the one showed but works just as well and seems to be a good product.
I bought this for my 2008 Kia Spectra after I installed four Infinity car speakers that needed a lot of power. Love the crossover, but still have trouble getting it set to where I want it... mainly because I am running the audio thru a factory radio and no an aftermarket system. The manual is not that helpful, but you really don't need it. All around just a great amp for powering your speaker system.
You will love this monitor. However, beware of any rebate offering. It is not honored by rebatestatus.com.
This simple sleeve fits a 17.3" HP laptop perfectly and has a convenient carrying handle. No room for anything else except some papers. Perfect protection for my occasional travel and laptop transport.
Maybe I just got a bad one, but mine only works when tilted a certain direction. One of those things where you have to wiggle it for a few minutes before it starts to work and then sometimes it stops working in the middle of using it. The cable worked 95 percent of the time for the first two weeks, then went to about 40 percent of the time after that. right now I have it taped down everywhere in order to keep it still enough to work.
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!
ok its a B+W lense filter what more do you want? They are simply the best filter out there. A little more than others but the quality is exceptional. I would rather spend a few more bucks and get something worth it than just waist money.
Kudos to Logitech & Bravo on their Harmony 880 remote.I got stuck at one point during setup, but Logitech's customer support did a great job of solving the problem. And they are not like some company's customer support where you're on hold forever and then find yourself speaking to someone in India.Once you get to learn the programing techniques, it's really quite simple to setup. The 5 remotes I always had laying around before, are now put away. The 800 by itself, does each and every operation that all those other remotes did. I really can't say enough positive things about this product.
This thing does not work for Macs. I tried it with MacOS 9.1 and 9.2, 10.5 and 10.6, no go anywhere, no drivers available anywhere. It behaved exactly like the Windows version I earlier ordered by mistake. Don't waste your time with it. There might be one out there that will work, but I suspect it's gonna cost you plenty.
I really enjoyed the fact that it took ten minutes from box to playing a DVD. The picture quality with the HDMI cable is great.
Price at amazon with this vendor was about 50% of the price of staples. Product was well packaged and arrived quickly.
I went a whole two weeks without Tivo. I'll never do that again. My new Tivo arrived 2 days early and within minutes it was up and running. Is there any other way to watch TV?
Great Buy and excelent, very promt and courteus service. Will buy again.item arrived and worked as descirbed. NO problem
To begin with, this is hands down the best Bluetooth FM transmitter out there. No wires to play music, no mess or tricky connections, excellent sound quality. Unlike almost all other transmitters, it works best at the higher end of the spectrum - I have very strong stations in my area on 107.9 and 107.5 and both disappear completely and the transmitter takes over. It's incredible. Installation takes about 45 seconds - and most of that time will be spent looking for the "0000" generic code to link it to your device in the instruction manual.And then there is their customer service. I was extremely impressed by Satechi and their customer service. I was leery at first buying from a 3rd party vendor, but as they are the manufacturer and I trust Amazon I went ahead and bought it (and as you can see from above, I don't regret it one bit). Unfortunately, after about six months of use, one day I took the unit out of the socket and it was sitting around my car for a few days. I don't think it ever got roughed up or anything, but it did sit in a drink holder for awhile, etc. When I plugged it back in, it did not work anymore.I still had the packaging but not the paperwork, so I emailed Satechi on a Sunday through Amazon. I got a response on Monday with a form to fill out and send it back. I sent it back on Tuesday via Priority Mail since we are on opposite coasts - I included the unit, the back UPC portion of the package (they didn't request it but I did anyway) and the form. They sent me an email on Thursday saying they got it, and with a Priority Mail confirmation message. It left there on Friday, and I had my new one on Monday as they sent it via priority mail back - so I had the replacement in my hands less than a week after I dropped the old one off at the post office. They sent me a brand new sealed unit.I was very impressed. I don't think the unit was abused, but they didn't even question it. It's a high priced item to be sure, but it works so great and their customer service is so good I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again in a heartbeat.A couple of notes (based on my usage of the product with an iPhone):1) Your iPhone uses more power when using Bluetooth. If you aren't going to be in the car for extended periods of time, turning it off will save battery life.2) The unit has a USB plug socket for charging, so you can plug in your regular USB cable into it for powering your phone. As I have an Otterbox which doesn't fit most other chargers, this was a plus. I use my old beat up cable in the car, and purchased a new one for home charging, that way I always have one handy. It's an additional cost but the versatility is worth it (with a cable in my car, I always have one on me if I need it to USB charge at work for example).3) The only issue I had with this product at first was the volume - even at max the sound in my car wasn't loud enough to listen to things such as audiobooks unless windows were rolled up. I was able to fix this by going into my iTunes library and upping the native volume of all my songs - I maxxed that out to 1.5x and now everything sounds great and loud as I need.4) The only thing I didn't rate perfectly was the speaker phone - it's going to depend on where it's positioned in your car. I have it in one of my aux outlets between the front bucket seats, and down there it doesn't pick up my voice very well. I usually just use the native iPhone speakerphone instead and it works just fine (and thankfully it's easy to switch between them if you need with the simple in-call menu on your iPhone).Great company, great product. My best car audio purchase ever!
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 really have no way of testing the quality of this voltage regulator. All I know is that it's much bigger and heavier than I was expecting. I guess I didn't look at the specs closely enough.It's 20.8cm x 13.2cm x 11.6cm and weighs a whopping eight pounds.For years I had an APC UPS. The only annoyance was the battery doesn't last more than a year or two, and it was expensive to replace (the shipping on it was expensive, too). However, it was a very smooth sailing for my computer, over those years. I think the most important thing you can do is buy a quality motherboard and then protect it with a good voltage regulator such as this one. My feeling is that if you don't, you might get that one power surge when you weren't paying attention and it will weaken the board to where you'll have periodic blue-screen problems from then on out for years to come. I certainly don't trust the standard surge protectors which can be bought at the department store.I just did $600 worth of upgrades to my computer and I needed to protect my investment.
There is absolutely no reason to buy a more expensive HDMI cable. Works perfectly, perfect quality, this will give you exactly the same results as any more expensive cable. And with Free Shipping. You can't go wrong here.
I definitely wasn't expecting these to sound like anything more than a $10 pair of headphones. They sound much better than that. All plastic, but fit pretty well with no discomfort. Music sounds pretty good. A little too much boomy bass, but the headphones don't rattle which makes it tolerable. Very clear at high volumes with little distortion. My ears began to sweat after 20 minutes, but I expected that. Overall a good purchase on a nice pair of bargain headphones. Recommended.
I bought this card to go into a server that was being upgraded form Server 2003 to Server 2008 64-bit. It didn't mention that it supported 2008, but I was hopeful, since very few GigE cards are available now supporting the 64-bit edition of Server 2008. The hardware installs fine and the OS does detect it. However, no drivers exist to run it on 2008. I contacted USR support and they told me that they have plans to develop the proper drivers, but no ETA on them.To be clear, I'm not upset that this doesn't work with Server 2008 64-bit. USR doesn't claim that it does and I took a chance by trying. I'm writing this to let others like me (not afraid to experiment) know that this does not work yet.At this point, I can only give 2-Stars because I can't fully test the product. The support has been good and hardware installation went fine. In dealing with other US Robotics equipment, I have no doubt this card will work wonderfully with the proper drivers.
Now-a-days almost all programs require a minimum of 1GB RAM, and this is great for the older computers that need that upgrade to use even the most basic antivirus programs. Also, my computer is the fastest its ever been, though I've added the security bloating programs. Highly recommended for those computers that use DDR Ram
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!
The insulation on this wire is misleading, the wire is actually around 6-8 gauge and can only handle about 1500 watts of current before starting to dim all your other electronics. The fuse holder is garbage, lasted me about 3 months before the elements got to it, I purchased a DB Link Fuse holder and that has gotten me much further. Don't bother buying this.
A friend recommended this brand of digital photo frame. I read other reviews and decided to go with this one. I was not disappointed. It was easy to load, I put 10 pictures on it before giving it to my Dad as a gift, and I only used the quick instructions. He printed off the manual once I gave it to him, and had 93 on it before the end of the week. The slide show feature is absolutely great! Its very cool, and it mixes things up. Dad sets it to come on and run each day during the hours he is in his office. He and Mom say its like watching fish in a bowl - very soothing. The picture quality is amazing and the size of this one is great. I thought of going to the 9 inch one, but it would have been too big. I gave Dad an ipod Nano for Christmas, which he uses all the time, and he liked this better!
Another gadget and I do love gadgets. I may not use every gadget everyday but I sure do love this one. this wireless mouse is great and you can use it on just about any surface. It works just as advertised!! I got it from my brother at Christmas and what a thoughtful gift it is for Gadget Freak !!!!
I recently purchased the ASUS Republic of Gamers G74SX-AH71 17.3-Inch Gaming Laptop and needed a new bad since my last laptop was only 15.6". I wanted to find a bag that wasn't going to cost me a ton of money and still be able to fit my huge LTop and all the gear. After a lot of looking, I found this bag which seemed, on screen, to be able to do the job.Unpacking it was impressive. Seemed like luggage more than a backpack. But after pulling my laptop in (was snug at first), but mouse (side pocket), headphones (side mesh bag), and my laptop's power brick in, I soon discovered I have plenty of room to spare. Since I managed to carry all my cargo and a couple books.weightThe quality of the material, stitching, and zippers is great. Never seemed to strain under the weight. The handles are very comfortable on my shoulders.Overall the size of it to carry all my stuff, the quality not to tear apart and the price are all just awesome.
This is the second one I bought. Now both my wife and I can hear the TV much better. Even though there is good bass on this headphone, I can hear the voices with my substantial high frequency loss. I the headphones without my hearing aids but they are large enough to go over my ears and my behind-the-ear hearing aids. The earphone cups do not sit on the ear but go completely around the ear.We keep the two base units behind the flat panel TV and love the ease of just setting the headphones in the cradle to charge. Couldn't be easier.I purchased a RCA red/white audio cable with piggy back plugs so we can run audio to both base units from the single source. I am using the red/white wires of an old 3 wire video cable for the second unit.As our TV does not have audio output, so we are running the headphones directly off a LG Smart TV Blu-ray player streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime. The player hooks up to the flat panel with HDMI leaving the single red/white audio outputs on the player for the headsets.
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!!
A friend of mine had the TV for a little over a year when the screen went blank. He read all the reviews and decided it wasn't worth repairing and gave it to me. I had it serviced to see if it wasn't too expensive of a repair- found out theres no such thing as a cheap fix when it comes to plasmas. The Y board was toast and $790.00 later its fixed and looks decent for a 480p TV. Crossing my fingers that it doesn't blow up in another year. Regardless of what happens, after reading many reviews and feedback regarding Toshibas customer service I will never purchase another TV from the company.
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.
Im sure its a great antenna. It dont come with a whip and the one I got was obviously used and it has stripped whip set screw threads...thanks a lot seller. Id send it back but I need it now so I'll have to tap out the thread hole, find a new set screw and find a whip too.Ive been outfitting my car with a trunking scanner and a CB. Im faced with the most dishonest sellers ever lately. I would find someplace else to find mobile radio equipment if I were you, Im getting hustled left and right trying to buy this stuff. So, beware.
I received this camera as a present for Christmas last year. I was very excited, but soon found this camera's flaws. When taking a picture, the time you must wait to take another picture is too long. Sometimes, my camera shuts off and turns itself back on again between pictures. When attempting to capture a shot, this is extremely annoying. Also, when the camera's flash is turned off, I've found that the picture quality is less. I bought rechargeable AA batteries to go with this camera, but after inserting fully charged batteries and taking 2 pictures or so, the battery light is already red. Obviously the battery detector in the camera has something seriously wrong with it since it always tells me the batteries are dying, when in fact I can continue taking more pictures. The xD memory card this camera comes with only holds 19 pictures, so I purchased a 256 MB card, but now regret it because the next camera I get will not be Olympus so, it does not use xD picture cards. This camera is also bigger than a lot of the models out there. It takes up too much room in my purse. The only things I really like about this camera are the picture quality and how easy it is to download the pictures onto my computer. I just plug it in with the USB plug it came with, hit a couple buttons on my computer, and boom, they're all there. Overall, I do not reccommend this camera to anyone. It was fun to use at first, but there are so many things about it that annoy me.
Great deal, came highly recommended and met every expectation. No need to pay big bucks for an HDMI cable.
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.
The unit itself is great, 3d mapping, spoken turns, easy operation. The problem is the routing engine!! On simple trips it makes them complicated sometimes adding upto 10 miles to a 7 mile trip. A trip to my work which is a straight shot with only 2 turns and 7.2 miles it planned a trip with over 15 turns and 11 miles out of the way. It also took me to the middle of nowhere on 2 different trips using their database of POIs. It had every store in the Oakbrook Mall as 5 miles south of their actual location. If I didn't know the area I'd of been in real trouble. Great looking, poor operation. I returned it, and got the Garmin Streetpilot 2730.
I had this style on two of my lights stands for a couple years and was really happy with them. After I forgot my bag at a location shoot, I tried a friends different design sold here on Amazon... hated it. So although this particular brand/unit is about twice the price as others, its well worth the money imho... after purchasing and using it for a few weeks now, I've since ordered another.
This camera is perfect for the average amateur photgrapher. The resoultion at the higher pixel range is incredibly clear and the camera has a useful function of reducing the resolution of pictures (whilst keeping the higher resolution one stored) and allowing you to e-mail them (I am not sure if this is standard in most digi-cams). I am satisfied with it. Of course, you must get rechargeable batteries; 1800 mAH ones are quite good.
I thought at first it was a waste of money but the more I spent time playing with it the more fun I'm getting out of it...
The mx620 is a great mouse. I got it because it had a $20 rebate. It has worked flawlessly on most any surface I use it on. I use it for a home theater setup with a computer. Everything is done through the computer so it was important the mouse worked well. I had problems in the past with mice recognizing surfaces and with how far from the computer the mouse could get. The range issue has been resolved now. I've used the mx620 mouse at least 20 feet away regularly. Couple months after purchase and still on the first battery. I just have one couch that it seems to half recognize some times. Other then that perfect.
Works great. No problems. Would use it again. Fast service. Ordering online is easy.Great price Fast and easy. good response. Could use again if necessary
reliable. fast and easy. i am left handed but i find no difficulty in trimming my eyebrows. *thumbs up* whoever is thinking of purchasing. please go ahead. no regrets
If you like to draw at all you need to have one of these tools. It is like having the largest market collection in every color and tip size right on your desktop. It works extremely well and gives you tons of control. I've only spent about 20 hours on mine but the more I use it the more I love it.
I did a lot of research to figure out what player to buy and finally purchased the Archos because of its capabilities. I was fully aware of the additional expenses for the plug-ins and accessories but decided that they would be well worth it to expand the capabilities.The Archos was a fun player and, with the plug-ins, the video quality is incredible. The browser was a bit slow and the image quality of recorded TV programs was not spectacular but the capabilities of the player were incredible.Within 1 month of purchase, my first player's backlight went out. Nothing showed up on the screen. After navigating through customer service (which I had expected to be bad based on reviews), I was told to send the player in for repairs. Instead, I returned it to Amazon since it was within their warranty.Amazon sent me a replacement. Within two months this second unit had completely failed. The software stopped working, the battery wouldn't charge, nothing worked. It was complete junk.To their credit, Amazon completely refunded the price for the second unit as well as all of the accessories that I had purchased. Since I am now an Amazon customer for life, I promptly turned around and purchased an i-pod touch.The screen on the i-pod is smaller and the video quality is slightly less, but it is indestructible and has given me no problem. This is well worth it after my ordeal with the Archos 605.The 605 has some really cool features and the image quality is incredible but I have found it to be absolutely unreliable. The fact that the package is a piece of junk overshadows the capabilities.
It was advertised as a 'high quality', relatively expensive disc restorer, BUT what I got was a cheap, over priced plastic washer (and it isn't much of a washer either)Oh, did I mention cheap?
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
This is one of the best binocular out there for its price. Highly recommended.
I received this camera 1 year ago for my birthday.It by far has not only saved me $$ on film, and developing but actually takes clear photographs. With amazing ZOOMcapabilities. Easy to use. Easy downloading.Only negative feedback I would have to say is having to purchase new batteries after evey 1000 pictures or so. I travel alot and take many many photos and would have preferred a rechargable battery.But all & all whether you are a beginner or a pro this is a very nice camera to have.
I LOVE THE WAY IT CONFORMS TO THE ZUNE'S DESIGN.ITS A NICE SECURE FIT AND THE LITTLE STAND THATS MADE ONTO IT IS VERY CLEVER. THE ARM BAND ALSO IS VERY STURDY IN DESIGN AND THE VELCRO FEELS LIKE HIGH QUALITY.STAYS ON EVEN UNDER STRENEOUS ACTIVITIES.
I purchased this product from Staples after going back and forth between HP, Lexmark, and Epson with the salesman. Of the three brands of all-in-ones, this one had the best print quality, a pretty good rating in the speed department, and the best price. I purchased mine for $118 including the three year extended warranty.It takes a little while to scan colour. Once it's scanned, though, copies come out fairly quickly. The display is nice. It was very easy to set up (although, I think mine was missing the USB cord...dunno if it's supposed to come with it...). I usually don't bother with software and do the drivers manually, but I let it do its thing and was very happy with the process. The scan to pc feature works very well, and colours are very crisp. I haven't tried printing photos yet.As far as ink is concerned, the #1 reason I purchased this product was the ink. Instead of having one cartridge for colour, I have three and don't have to replace them all when one runs out. That saves me a ton of money. I had a Lexmark that would run out of one colour while everything else was full...not fun. Each colour for the Epson is $12, and I just have to replace that one cartridge rather than all three.Also, a reason someone may run out of ink quickly at first is because all printers are shipped with 1/4 full cartridges. It's normal to have to replace ink within the first month, if you use the printer a lot. It shouldn't be a problem once the starters have been replaced. Epson is supposed to be one of the best printers for ink consumption, but any printer will cost more for ink than the machine in the long run. I'd rather pay $100 for a printer that uses $12 cartridges than $500 for one that uses $12 cartridges, but that's just me I suppose. (:
These things are too expensive in the stores. This one worked great and was reasonably priced. I would recommend to a friend. Thanks!
I play guitar in worship praise team and I use this monitor to allow me to hear every note I play. I love it and can't believe I ever played without it. It really boost my confidence. I highly recommend it. I ordered the PM350 and was shipped the PM350b which is an upgrade.
my dad bought me this computer for my 12th birthday and i love it i will admit this im a spoiled brat.and i have tooo much crap in my room. but when i saw it im thinking what the heck is that because its soooo small. and it fits perfectly in my room. and the little sucker has a CD burner on it i couldnt believe that and a DVD Player! but over all this is the coolest thing in the world apple has done a great job with this one.
This is a great little addition to your pocket PC. I am a college student and can't afford a real GPS for my car (not that my car deserves anything new!) and this has been awesome. It is small enough to go everywhere with me. It runs for a longtime before changing batteries. One of the best features is how fast it will re-route you if you get off your route. I feel a lot safer driving my old clunker around in unfamiliar territory! You can't beat it for the price!
This box is fantastic! I have it plugged into my home LAN router which enables me to access over 80GB of MP3s that I have stored across several PCs. The device is VERY simple to set up. Simply plug it in (ethernet and power), point the setup to the MP3 folders that you have specified on your PC(s) and away you go!Each MP3 title is displayed clearly on the display (I used MusicMatch Jukebox to rip all my CDs into MP3 format). You can queue/skip/seek and everything else with the included remote. Several Internet Radio stations are available (provided the router/switch/gateway that you have it plugged into has an Internet connection).The only downside for now is the price. It should come down a bit in the next few months but it is still rather new so it will remain in the $[money] range for while longer.When you think about the hassle of switching CDs all the time, ask yourself: "why suffer any longer?"BUY THIS BOX! IT ROCKS!
Pros: Excellent picture quality, 720p and 1080i upconversion over HDMI, ability to play mp3s from DVD, excellent sound.Cons: No 480i output over HDMI.Image Flaw: On a number of different TVs, there is a 1/2" downward vertical shift via HDMI when selecting 720p upconversion and a 1" vertical shift shift at 1080i. The picture is fine at 480p via HDMI.Many others in another popular home theater forum have also experienced this issue. It is not present on all TVs, but the number is significant. Calls to sony support by numerous individuals has yet to even get sony to log the problem.I have given the player 2 star due to its image flaw. If you will not be using the HDMI connections this will not be an issue and the rating would have been 4 or 5 otherwise.
I thought this would be easier to handle than binoculars when I have a camera in the other hand. I was wrong about that. A monocular needs two hands to focus, and it is much harder to get on target and even harder to pan, as it doesn't lock into your eye sockets like a binocular. I also thought it would give me a hand-lens view of an insect but from 15 inches away, and it doesn't. The insect is magnified, though not 8 times, but it looks far away, so you don't see much detail.This monocular has several design weaknesses. The eye-cup is only 3/4 inch in diameter, so instead of sitting on the bones around the eye, it pokes you in the eyeball, so you have to try to hold it at the right distance from the eye, and so much light enters the eyepiece and reflects off the lens that the image is severely degraded. The eyepiece lens is very small and the eye has to be precisely in the center of the lens to see the whole field of view. The focus ring needs less than one turn lock-to-lock, but at 2 inches diameter that takes a lot of finger movement. The killer is that just a barely detectable movement takes you from crisp to fuzzy, then just a litle more and you are so far off focus that there is nothing identifiable in the entire field of view, and it's like that for almost the whole focussing range. So at first look, turning the wheel a quarter turn each way won't tell you which way to go, and if you turn the focus too fast you zip past the correct setting without even noticing it. With careful setup and the right light, the optics seemed to have excellent resolution and contrast, but in the field I found this much too difficult to use.
I'm soooo glad i found these cables here! I bought 2 because of the price. The one i opened and installed works perfectly with my HDMI dvd player and my Hitachi HDTV. The 2nd one i'll keep as a back up just in case. I recommend giving these a try unless you just want to pay $40+ elsewhere for it..Shipping was quick. USPS and arrived within 3 days or so of them getting my amazon order.
Take a look at item 1599858894, 2 Led USB Laptop Light (Black), Trap Clam: Gp053-001-23 (Hardcover), only $9.99. I bought it and am very pleased. Just right amount of light and quality construction.
My original powersupply began to have frayed edges and I bought this one as a backup in the event it went out. I was thrilled when it arrived because it is lighter weight, doesn't get as warm as the original one and doesn't have a 3-prong plug, which is sometimes difficult to locate when I am working remote. It arrived quickly and packaged well. I would recommend this to anyone needing a new powersupply for their presario or other laptop.
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.
After purchasing an HDTV and a PS3, I needed an HDMI cable to connect everything. I went to a certain big box store and was appalled that their hdmi cables started at $50 for a 6' cable. I knew that I could find a better price online, so I checked Amazon. I was amazed that the same cable was under $2 on here.I bought the cable from here and recommend that everyone else does the same.
Cable is great exactly what's needed and a fraction of what it cost me in the store. Quality feel as well.
I sold my 50mm f1.8 and purchased this as an upgrade. However, picture-wise, I see no difference but the price and the material of the lenses. It's heavy and seems to be more durable as opposed to the plastic/lightness of the 1.8. Honestly, I use my 85mm f 1.8 more than the 50mm f1.4. But that is my opinion and I am NOT a photographer. I just like taking pictures of friends and family.
So I purchased this data stick about 6 months ago. About 1 month ago I lost it. I work in NYC and thought it fell out of my pocket walking through the city so I figured it was gone forever. Yesterday I was chatting with a neighbor about Data sticks and another neighbors little girl said, "OH YOU NEED ONE? MY MOM FOUND THIS IN OUR DRIVE WAY A FEW WEEKS AGO!" Now I believe it was definitely run over because the corner of the female end was slightly bent/torn. I was mostly just happy that a stranger hadn't picked it up. So even if I lost the data I know no one else found it. So for laughs I put it into my Lap top and it fit. I started to think, "HEY, THIS MIGHT ACTUALLY STILL WORK!" AND IT DID!! ! ! !I could not believe it. I was even able to download data and up load data. So though I can not remember where I bought it I new I would be able to find the item on AMAZON so I could give my review. I hope this helps others.
If you have a computer that needs a wireless Network Adapter..this one is great. I have had great connection, everytime, it's nice for on the fly when you are traveling. I had no problem with setup of this product. This is a great buy for the price.
question quite quality questions was what wait weird when well way everyone everything expected easier remember rock rule really Daphne
This softcase sucks as cases go. One big compartment to put everything in. Not soft on inside. No place for spare batteries or memory cards. Xippers do go all the way up to totally close case. I went back to using and old case until I find a better one.
I bought this fax about a year ago and do not recommend it. It runs out of ink in a heartbeat. This last black cartridge I purchased gave me about 40-50 pages before the low ink light started blinking.And of course calling HP support is no help. I described my issue with the fax and they just tried to sell me more ink. On top of everything, they claim cannot give me what an approximate page count for a cartridge. How can they not have tested their own product? This is a nightmare! I am stuck with a piece of junk!
I had this horrible hissing noise from my amp due to the high amounts of gain I use and a chain of several effect pedals. I was also getting unwanted feedback when I stopped playing. The MXR Smart Gate completely FIXED the problems! This pedal is small but very sturdy, extremely easy to use, has a super bright blue light when it is engaged and I would definitely recommend it to anyone with a noise problem.
1st. They sent only one HDMI and one cord I have never seen before.2nd. The HDMI did not work. Nothing. Nada3rd. I returned both cables right away and have yet to hear anything back.
I bought this product with high hopes. I saw the price, saw the length of the lens, then hoped to be able to get some great nature photos. I used this produce only 5-6 times, all with some difficulty, as the weight of the lens alone is around 15 pounds. Add a heavy Nikon D1 camera, and the tripod has to support nearly 20 pounds.Getting a good photo was difficult, even with a remote shutter control. Just getting the camera/lens to stay focused on the subject was tough, as the heavy lens kept falling, slowly falling forward. The real disappointment came when i downloaded the photos to my computer. I got a few shots of eagles nesting close to where I live, but they were nowhere near as good as I had hoped for.I paid about $7,000 for this lens, including shipping. I would have never have paid that much for the results I got, had I knows in advance. $2,500? Yes. Over $7,000. No. Save your money.
This battery is working fine for me so far. My camera was practically useless with my aged batteries, and now is back in action, so I'm happy. Price and speed of shipping was very good.
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.
Cannot complain the value was more then worth it...Got it home and hooked it up, works like a charm. I purchased more
I purchased a 50" inch plasma recently and needed a nice lightweight wireless keyboard to access my laptop and video archive. This was the perfect solution. It works superbly without any lag whatsoever (games, normal comp use, etc.) the materials are all top notch and there is no feeling of flimsy-ness at all. I now control at a touch of a button my computer's arsenal of music, videos, and I hate to admit it, but excel spreadsheets - :) I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
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.
step 1 open boxstep 2 insert discstep 3 plug in cablesstep 4 enjoyI am no expertIt took me about 10 minutes to go from box to browsing.Others seem to have trouble following simple instructions. I have 2 machines and an ipod touch. All working perfectly w this little wireless piece of perfection. The ipod even works outside by the pool. About 150 feet away.
Very clear instructions for set-up and use. Machine performs flawlessly. For home use, an excellent value for its cost.The styling is modern, but yet conservative. I highly recommend this unit.
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.
The headphones have a weird fit, which takes some getting used to. Once you do, they're quite nice; the key is to find the best way to fit them into your ears. Since they're sound-isolating, you don't need to turn them up very loud--just find the volume that makes your music sound best and stick with it. They also seem pretty durable, which is the main reason I got them.My only complaint is that they don't have quite as much bass as I'd like. If you NEED lots of bass in your music, you might want to consider some other headphones. However, these are pretty good all-around headphones, and they're good monitors for recording guitar, too.
my canon XSI dslr has no problems in recording awesome pictures to this card :)
For cost/benefit, I've been impressed with all the Brothers I've bought, both those for home (5050 B&W Laser and the multifunction 420CN). I also own 2 additional 5050s at my office and have had no problem with them. Suffice it to say that I've had precisely the opposite experience with HPs, with major, irreparable breakdowns in within 6 months of warranty expiration on each one. Plus, Brother has a neat philosophy of common sense cartridge replacement - if your color HP cartridge runs out, you have to replace the whole thing for $50 or so right then. Brother, on the other hand, allows you to replace individual color cartridges (black, cyan, yellow, red) as they run out, for $10 to $15 apiece. Lots of savings. My Brother B&W lasers were cheaper than equivalent quality competing brands, so I wasn't expecting much, but they've been basically flawless for 2+ years now and exceeded the rating on the toner cartridge by hundreds of pages.
ALl the poor reviews were there for a reason... Bought the unit and could hear an audible hiss....then the unit kept losing the memory presets for no reason...returned that unit and got another, this unit turned on for 3 seconds then the power never came back on...STAY AWAY....bought the ihome portable boombox now (no AM tho )...too bad cause its a good idea with a good price...
My office gets terrible reception and so my co-worker and I often listen to my Iphone, but its a real pain because you can't really hear very well. I wanted a doc that was reasonably priced that wouldn't run out my battery in the process. This worked perfectly. It has a great volume, charges the phone, and can be plugged in. If you just want something small, without a huge price tag, this is the way to go. It will give you the little disclaimer that its 'not designed' for the iphone/pod whatever you use. Just dismiss it and keep going. It will still play and charge, which is essentially what is important.Good luck and happing shopping!
...But I'll be buying a new pair. Nothing sounds as good as these, is as comfortable as these or makes you want to listen to music as much as these. What a phenomenal product.
I was skeptical at first. The product does the job perfectly. Way cheaper than buying in the store. It came by US postal in just a few days. I've since bought 2 more and they work just as well. Now i have my cable, Roku and DVD all on HDMI. They ship quick with email notifications. Great buy great service and CHEAP.
I've had my remote control for almost a year now. I've been pleased with it's features and performance. I have six audio/video components that can be operated by a remote control. In addition to the six remote controls for those components, I also have two video game console controllers. If it were not for this Sony Rm-AV2500 Universal Remote, my cofee table would have eight controllers and remotes on top of it.The AV2500 took the place of five remote controls. Most of my components are Sony ES. The AV2500 can control those without the need to enter codes or to do any programming. Even the tape deck responded beautifully. The CD Changer and the DVD player both react to the commands with no problem whatsoever. But I do have two older (vintage, if you want to be kind) audio components that did not respond immediately. One is an Adcom pre-amplifier. I had to manually "teach" the AV2500 the correct commands for the Adcom. Surprisingly, my Sony ES DAT tape deck also would not respond to the new remote control.Teaching commands to the remote is easy. Basically, you will select the button on the new remote that you want to program. And then, using the equipment's original remote, activate the corresponding button while aiming it at the new remote. Follow the same procedure for all of the commands that you want the new remote to learn. Using the original Adcom remote, I was able to program the AV2500 to control the pre-amp. The Sony was not pre-programmed to control this equipment. There were also no programming codes for this Adcom. This is not surprising. Adcom caters to serious audio enthusiasts. It is not a brand that you can find at Best Buy, Circuit City, or Wal-Mart. Plus, the pre-amp was made in the early 1990s.My Sony DAT 57ES deck also would not respond. This is a professional DAT deck. Again, I can understand why its codes would not be preprogrammed. I can also understand why there are no programming codes available for it. What I cannot understand is why the AV2500 would not "learn" the commands from the deck's original remote. The original remote also operates using infrared. I thought all infrared commands can be learned. However, I am not an expert. It may have something to do with the fact that this is a professional digital audio tape deck. At this point, I am still using the original remote control for the 57ES.Needless to day, the video game controllers cannot be programmed into the AV2500. And there would be no reason to, even if you could. They use RF signals.So you're thinking, "Geez Citan, this is an expensive remote control. Please tell me it can do more than that!" Fear not, my friend. Yes, it can do more. Bear with me for a while, whilst I attempt to give you a better picture of its capabilities. Think about what you have to do in order to watch a movie in your home theatre, or living room. Basically, you power up the DVD player, load the disc, power up the tv, and then turn on the A/V receiver. Ok, that's atleast three buttons you have to press. And then "Play". The AV2500 has a macro capability that allows you to program this sequence, or string, of commands into one. You can program one button to activate and power up all of your equipment, for example.A much more useful macro, in this lazy man's opinion, is one that will power off all of your components. Picture this little scenario. There you are, growing like a mushroom on your favorite couch, staring at your HDTV and listening to the action in surround sound. Oh, yeah! You're watching the NBA Finals, munching on potato chips and drinking diet coke (which sort of compensates for the damage you're doing to yourself with the chips). But alas, your moral support and pleas to the almighty just were not good enough. Your team loses. All you want to do is curl up on your couch and sleep off the sudden feeling of despair. Normally, you would have to momentarily delay this act of self-pity. You would have to first pick up the remote for each component and turn them off, one by one. TV, Cable Box, and then receiver. Maybe you can even turn off your lights via remote. And then, naturally, you would have to clean the chips off the table and carry your empty cans to the garbage. But the AV2500 can really help here. You can program it to turn off all of the components, even turn off the lights if they can be controlled that way. Which could save you thirty seconds. Which is a big deal to someone who's lazy. Won't help with the cleaning part, but if you've got a dog it's a piece of cake. Brush away the chip crumbs to the floor and your best buddy will take care of it. Your better half won't know how you did it.The remote has excellent backlighting. And the touch screen is very sensitive to the touch. The remote is very solidly built. The batteries also lasts a long time. The range is very good: all the way to the next zip code! You will have to clean fingerprints from the touch screen regularly. Also, if you're like the lazy person above, greasy fingers really leave marks on the screen. You will have to clean the screen carefully. It's plastic and scratches easily.This is not like the $8 universal remote controls that you see at the discount stores. This one has a lot more features that justify it's price tag. The touch screen interface gives it a versatility that those other remotes cannot even come close to. Because the buttons aren't "physical", you can configure the commands and the names for each of them. And this Sony has style. It looks cool resting on top of your coffee table, looking like some kind of sophisticated control pod.This is a very solid choice for you if you're audio/video system consists of Sony components. Little to no programming will be required of you. You can also use it for most modern equipment, but you may have to enter the programming code. And if all else fails, you can use the remote's learning function to teach the commands manually.
No need for higher watts. This piece is awesome. Great quality! Not a surprise is a Yamaha
This product does NOT support laptops or other products that require a ground (for US plugs). I have a standard Dell laptop, so I assume it's very common that most US laptop plugs have the third plug for the ground. They market this product for laptops, but this product has no hole for the ground plug and the website/description does not explain that. I had to buy a different adapter with at the airport, so basically this product ended up costing me $60.
This was a good purchase, it works great. The antena works indors, just make sure is facing a south window. On the down side, it doesn't work when it is raining. By the way great seller, quick ship.
It's a nice and small USB drive that looks nice and gets the job done.The only downside is the ease with which you can lose the top to one of the rubber sleeves. But these are hardly necessary in the first place, so this is a minor drawback. If the top to the rubber sleeve were somehow connected, I would have given it 5 stars.
I looked for quite some time for nice looking small system that still had a good sound.I finally settled on this one and couldn't be happier. It fits in fantastically into theroom. Really a nice look mounted on the walls. All mounting equipment came with it andthat's a big bonus. Pretty surprised how good these small speakers sound.
I'll admit, I'm a TIVO enthusiast....I've been lured by some of the features that ReplayTV boasts (program sharing, commercial skip). However, look closely at the day-to-day features and the user interface and you'll soon see that Tivo comes out on top of Replay, UltimateTV(bankrupt) and other knock-offs.Look for features like &quot;Season Passes&quot; (finds your shows, regardless of time, and records all of them, or first run only). Look to see if your box can prioritize your season passes (what if shows conflict, which one do you really want to record?). Look to see if your box allows you to save recorded shows for certain amounts of time, or save until you chose to delete (a feature distinctly lacking on UltimateTV, it just woul FIFO delete items). Commercial skip? Forget it....triple speed forward gets you through a commercial break in about 10 seconds. It's the &quot;7 second back&quot; button (found only on TIVO) that is ultimately cool. Miss a joke, or a mumbled line, or wanna see a quick replay...hit the 7-second back button once or twice and see it over and over.Oh...Tivo actually does have a commercial skip, they just don't brag bout it (30-second forward button can be set on the remote).Last, but not least, Replay has always been flirting with bankruptcy. I live in Mt View (home of Replay) and have watched their building gradually go towards empty. UltimateTV has already &quot;pulled the plug&quot; and moved the group back up to Redmond. Tivo is backed by Phillips, Sony, Panasonic, and others.Think twice...look closely at the user interface and the day to day features and you'll probably pick the cheaper, more useful Tivo box.
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.
This projector screen is excellent and really performs well for myVivitek D512-3D 2600 Lumen SVGA HDMI 120 Hz 2D to 3D Portable DLP Projector. The picture is brighter and sharper with no glare. The actual width of the white projection area is a little over 67" because there is a small black border on each side. Your maximum screen size for 16:9 is 77" diagonal. Your maximum 4:3 screen size is 83".To hang this all I did was buy a cheap pack of hooks from the hardware store... very similar to this one:OOK 50333 Swivel Ceiling Hook with Hardware, White, but without the swivel. THese would work too:OOK 50330 Jumbo Swag Hook with Hardware, White. The hooks are rated for about 35lbs each in drywall or 60lbs each in wood. However drywall is fine since the screen does not weigh a lot. These hooks are not a distraction on the ceiling and make it easy to take the screen down.
With a tip of the hat to Mark RosenthalI could not find the Belkin adaptorNo matter how hard I looked forIt in the products up aboveSome of which I know I'd loveInstead I used a drill bitTo modify and convert itNow it fits my prongs of threeSure I can't return it but I can't foreseeThat it should trouble me over seas
The remote is great and the FM transmittor is the best I've ever tried.
So disappointed. I did my research and read reviews on this product. I was taking a 1300 mile trip (CT to FL) with my family and needed it for a few TV's for the kids and our phone charges. Some of the plugs wouldn't stay in and it popped the fuse half way down to FL. All the time i spent researching and getting this for my trip and it was a total waste.
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.
I just got my player and am very happy. It has all the output jacks you need to setup older and brand new component systems. This is a major plus since some new player are only optical and 5.1 friendly
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.
The sound is great, but they are tight. I stretched them out on a couch arm overnight, It just reverted to the original discomfort. I dont have huge ears, they dont cover your ear you have to like stick them in and that brings even more discomfort. When i spend more for headphones i expect 2 things comfort and quality sound.
This backpack is very sturdy and supports incredible space for storing things. The only downside is that it can get heavy after putting too much stuff in it but you'd expect that. My laptop is a 15.4 in and it fits just fine. It could easily fit a 17 in. If you are looking for a high quality backpack, this is a good choice.
The Coby 7" has a nice bright screen, good reception, and is lightweight. It is also one of the strangest and most useless products I've ever seen.The screen is 16:9 format. Analog TV (which is what this tv receives) is 4:3, as are many (perhaps all) devices that produce a signal over an AV composite cable -- VCR's, digital cameras and video games. One would assume there would be a setting to switch to 4:3 mode as there is in every other 16:9 TV (I have two of them).Guess what? Coby doesn't have a 4:3 setting! So when you watch TV everything is squished. Everyone is a short, fat dwarf. What exactly was Coby thinking when designing this?I phoned the Coby support line to find out if the aspect ratio could be changed. They said "no." I asked if they realized that made their product completely useless. They said that this was a "design feature."There is only one silver lining: J&R; Electronics took my return with no questions and no grumbling. I liked doing business with them.The magnitude of this oversight is unbelievable, truly staggering. Caveat emptor...
I bought a spindle of 100 of these and have had nothing but trouble with them on my HP CD-Writer+ 8200 series CD writer. About half the time I write them at 1X speed I get a good recording. At 2x and 4x speeds the resulting CDs are useless for me.The HP media seems to work for me under all conditions, so I blame the Imation CD-Rs.
Mine worked great for 14 months with my iMac, network and peripherals, then it died. When it worked it was quiet and gave absolutely no problems. HOWEVER, it suddenly died in the 14th month of operation. A switch should last longer than that. I suggest a D-Link product for longer use.
I am already using a number of pairs of these and just ordered another pair. I simply threaded stripped speaker wire thru the bottom half, "splayed" the wire into several parts, bent each part of the wire over the edge of the bottom part of the connector and screwed in the top part. This provides a solid and secure connection of the speaker wire to the connector. The connector itself fits snugly into my receiver's (Denon AVR 1913) speaker post. I highly recommend connectors (or banana plugs) in general -- much better than using stripped speaker wire direcly and easier to manage -- and these in particular. No requirement to wrap the wire around a post or use a set screw. In fact the pair I am ordering here is to make my last speaker connection via the plug vs. direct wiring and is replacing one of those bargain brands that turned out to be defective.
the cable arrived on time and it fit perfectly to the comcast dvr and sharp hdtv. rarely though the whole picture turns color and looks purple but this only happens once in a while
ive bought this product and have also had the kodak printer dock plus both great products.
Why should you use 2 different chargers to charge your phone and bluetooth headset when you can do both at the same time? The cost of the y cable is minimal and now you can keep one charger at home and the other at the office. Just get 2 y-cables and you are set.
Setup was a little complicated, of course, but once it was set up it worked fine -- until the screen died. Most functionality is not available without the softkeys on the screen. Battery contacts have always been spotty, now it's completely dead -- even with new batteries it doesn't work at all. For the price, the performance is terrible.
Great Item. Works very well and I have no issues with the charger base. I am upgrading from a older Harmony remote and this one takes a little getting used to with the button placement. It would be nice if the buttons were laid out in a more intuitive fashion and were easier to press. Other than that, great product!
I purchased the RF200 bundle for wireless remote control of my patio system. My Denon receiver is located inside the house but the Klipsch outdoor speakers and the Visio Smart TV flatscreen are outside on the patio. The remote works flawlessly through the walls and even from the neighbors yard. It really cleaned up the look!
This CF card was bought to use in a Cannon XT digital camera. It works great. It is speedy and I have had no problems with it.
Had for about 3 months. So far solid just like reviews on home theater forum. Highly recommend for temporary DVD player if you're waiting on HD format war to end. Go Blu-Ray!
I haven't been disappointed with any TDK CDs or DVDs that I have puchased. I no longer buy Maxell because I was getting up to 10 bad ones in each spindle. Even though Maxell is the least expensive per spindle, it is a major waste of time to deal with defective media and that obviously affects the price per disc. I complained about this to my brother-in-law who is an audio and video DVD hobbyist. He told me to go try TDK and he was right, as far as I can tell.
There are already almost 500 reviews on this one simple 6' HDMI cable, so how can I possibly add anything to the comments? Well, I'm not going to emphasize the technical part of this cable. I will simply say this, I went to Walmart to get one, the cheapest they had was $39.95, I went to Best Buy, the cheapest they had was $59.95. THIS IS FOR A 6' CABLE , FOLKS...made in CHINA. How , i said is the $59.95 cable BETTER than this one for a mere 2 bucks or less? Well, I happened to buy a 3' cable spur of the moment when i got my first HDMI connective DVD player. It was over $20...I purchased this cable to hook up a new receiver and changed them around just to compare. IF, and that is a big if, there is any difference, I cannot tell it with the naked eye! Someone is getting rich. I will buy several of these, the price is GREAT, ok, so you have to pay a little S/H. Big Deal, You could still buy 10 of these to 1 of the higher priced cable and not tell the difference. Good Product, ABSOLUTE BARGAIN OF A PRICE!
These disks are made in Japan by JVC. As far as I can see, these are the best both for archival work and daily playback.I was using Verbatim, but they are made in India now and the quality has suffered.
I was a little skeptical at first, but the player is an excellent value.... Its battery cover is a bit flimsy, but Samsung ships an extra one in the box so no worries. I didn't even touch the driver CD with the RealJukebox and Macintosh drivers, since I'm a Windows XP user.... A Rayovac NIMH battery charger, AAA NIMH 4-pack, and 64MB SmartMedia card... makes this a killer player. Dude, you need to get a Samsung. :)
It's been a month since i ordered this product and I have still not received it.
Do not expect to have a complete sound in frequencies with these speakers, low frequencies are almost unheared. I feel so, because I can hear those bass frequencies with my earphones but I do not whit these speakers. You should get a subwoofer to fix the bass frequencies.But it is very complete, USB port, FM antenna, an excellent design, a very confortable size so you can carry it without problems.A great product if you have got tired of your earphones or if you want to other people hear your music.
I have been using epson printers for a number of years - I should have read the reviews before I purchased the Epson Stylus CX6000, but I was in a hurry!!!! I am mac based with an intel processor - I have no problems scanning or printing. But I just ran out of ink - magenta and I only purchased this last week. I may have printed 10 color copies at the most. And the product will not let you print even if the ink is low. You have to replace the cartridge before you can print. So, if you are a designer - do not purchase this product!!!!!!!!!!
This camera takes really nice pictures and is super easy to use. If this is your first camera, it's got all you will need. Just get at least a 256mb memory card. More advanced users will also find most of the features they are looking for. It's an impressive camera at this price.
This unit broke on me within 2 hours of use. The receiver for the Ipod port became loose and wouldnt accept the music signal from the ipod without bending the receiver. I have had Bose speakers in the past that did this, and all you had to do was open the unit (understanding that you were breaking the warranty!) and reconnect the cable to the receiver port. But with this unit you cant even open the case.For the 2 hours it was running sound quality was good.
The Silverline DUO DUO-100-BMW BMW/Mini Trunk Connection is one amazing product. It delivered everything is states.The kit includes everything needed to connect an iPod or iPhone to your vechicle's factory radio system. The interface delivers great sound quality with balanced audio design and creates a seamless interconnection between the devices and the entertainment system of the vehicle. Text display is available on radio systems where CD or SAT text is supported. The interface also delivers integrated control from the radio, steering wheel, the connected device or from an optional remote. The DUO also keeps your iPod and iPhone charged and ready to go.I installed mine in my BMW Z4 in about 1 hour (this included the routing of cables, etc. You could easily cut this time if you bought the radio kit I suspect. You can control the iPod/iPhone from the steering wheel, radio head unit, or the device itself. Again, amazing product, and can easily recommend this.
Love it, read some reviews about static when playing so was a little concerned. No issues, really enjoy using it.
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.
I just got my Maxxum 5D and I absolutely love it. It feels solid, not plastic-like at all. All the buttons are in the right places, and it's very easy to take pictures any way you want. Image stabilization gives you about one extra stop of light - great to take pictures without flash that would need flash otherwise.It seems quite hard to get lenses, if you don't have any, ordering the kit is a good idea in case the lens you ordered is on backorder.Absolutely recommended.
I got it in the mail in about 7 days, opened it up and used it with a BLURAY quality movie. It shows up with great picture onto the TV, also works really well with my XBOX 360. I love this product.
Easy to order, quickly shipped, and much cheaper (at the time of order) than if I had placed an order for the single 4000 point card. As it was, I received 4800 points (1600 x3) for about the same price as a 4000 point card.
I don't know why the reviewer above could not read all regions DVDs on this product. I was able to read Region 1 and 2 DVDs with no problem. Of all the multi-zone DVDs I bought, this one is one of the best. The price is great. It's also very slim and cool looking. Quality of the picture is good. I have no complaints so far on this product but again I've only had it for a month!
I searched reviews information and asked tons of ?'s before making my decision to purchase this camera. And I am so happy to own it. I am not an expert at digital or computer stuff and this camera was so easy to use. I have replaced my 35mm &amp; 110 camera with this camera. I purchased some rechargeable batteries and a ac adapter &amp; it has been great! Very pleased! I'm not one for reading instructions and I just read enough to operate, If I were to sit down and read the rest I'd be able to do even more with my camera.This is the best camera out there! Originally I was going to purchase the A20, but found that it was going to be discontinued so I went with it's replacement (and I love it!). I sell a bit on ebay and this is a great easy to use camera that takes super pictures! If your planning to purchase I'd purchase this camera or one of it's newer ones for better picture (I'm sure the newer ones of this brand are even better - but they will stick to the basics and keep it easy to use). I paid more than what it's going for now, but that's technology for you. Anyways, I rate 5 star due to easy use, small camera (can take to party's and such), and it's a great replacement (to get rid of those camera's that use film). I have saved tons of money just on not buying film!
Worked for hooking up iPad to stage snake it has worked well since purchased. No other complaints la la la
I received this little gadget as a wedding shower gift in 1992. At first I thought I would NEVER use it. Then one day I used it to shred mozzarella cheese (I was making lasagna). Now it's 10 years later and I'm still using it for the same purpose. The shredding cone is wearing out and has a small crack in it, so I'm going to order a replacement part (which I think is a bit overpriced - from what I've seen on the internet so far). It's a bit tricky to clean by hand, but comes out squeaky clean in the dishwasher. Once I tried shredding lettuce with it, but it did not work out as neatly as the cheese. I would say it's a handy tool for the kitchen and I would purchase one as a gift for a new bride or any amateur cook who enjoys new gadgets.
Unfortunately, our printer is now in need of other repairs and we are unable to take advantage of using our purchase.
I have used APC LE1200 voltage regulators for a couple of weeks. I have had no problems so far. I have noticed high voltage indication on the unit many times and am glad that this device is there to protoect my expensive electronic gadgets. I chose it because of APC's brand name and I guess it is one of the best makes in the market.
Got my code instantly hopethis helpsand was able to help a family member out with the DLCworked like id hoped it would
This device makes it much more enjoyable to watch DVDs and listen to music on my computer. I use Windows XP, and it was very easy to install the software (which can also be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site, by the way) After this I plugged the infrared receiver into a USB port, and started using the remote immediately. Commands for about 25 applications are pre-programmed, but you may have to do some configuring with the remote's software to control some other programs. I had to do this for iTunes for Windows and WinDVD, for instance. It did take some time and concentration to do this extra programming, but the manual is comprehensive and well-written, and the manufacturer seems to offer good customer support on their Web site, if you should end up needing it. Now that I've got it set up, it works perfectly.
For use with different region DVDs and TVs, absolutely does what it says it does - works easy and well. However, the product suggests it is -R compliant, however it is not fully compliant and will not play certain media, inc camcorder 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 unit packs a lot of features for the price. Everything work as advertised. The only minor complaint I have is the navigation only announces major highways and just left or right turn on local streets. But this is similar to most OEM navigation systems. I actually installed it myself without any problem.
The speakers are awesome. However, one thing is that you need to have a sound card thing otherwise you may not harness all the goodness of the equipment.
I bought this 2GB kit when Amazon ran out of the single chips which sell for $22 a piece. I have purchased both, and they are the exact same chips. I have no idea why it currently costs $8 more for the kit, than it costs buying two separate chips. Anyway, the RAM is high quality at a good price. I use it in my older Dell E510, and it works fine.
I use this on my computer desk to hold my ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 while 'docked' and charging. I have a separate case for my ASUS Transformer that has the ability to act as its own stand, but I prefer this stand when I'm not immediately on the go.PROSPORTABLE:It folds up into a manageable ~6x1x1.5 inch brick that can be easily toted about in cases, backpacks, glove boxes, purses, large pockets, marsupial pouches, bodily orifices, etc.FLEXIBLE:The base pieces each have two angles that they may snap to (though the outermost setting will be where most people use it) and the support arm itself is extremely mobile, folding both in positive and negative angles with ~225 of range at the primary hinge and 180 at the ultimate support arm joint. It supported my 7" Velocity Micro Cruz Reader and does the same for my 10.1" ASUS Eee Pad Transformer.DURABLE:The joints are solid and dependable (within reasonable use) and the plastic is of a tough enough grade that adjusting the angles of the arm joints doesn't lead to any visible or tactile wear or tear. Arkon has even graciously used cross-head screws and nuts in these two joints to make them adjustable and possibly serviceable.FUNCTIONAL:The bottoms of the feet and rear base, inside the notches on the top of the feet, and the face of the main prop are lined with a layer of spongy grip foam that keeps your tablet from sliding off to one side as you use it unlike several other solutions I have used. The quality of the materials and build mean that the stand keeps it's shape for a LONG time of use; it won't buckle under normal usage...CONSUSB DOCKING:If your tablet has a docking/usb connector along the bottom edge, it most likely won't fit in between your tablet and the surface below the stand; the feet are simply not thick enough vertically for an iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, or my ASUS Transformer. This can be fixed by turning your tablet upside down (which flips the screen most times and presents little to no functional impairment) or elevating the feet somehow while leaving enough room for the usb plug (which is a goofy solution). This is a common complaint about this design, so I imagine Arkon is working on a v2 of this stand that addresses this.JOINT STRENGTH:I've said before that the stand holds the support arm shape through normal use, and it does. However, if you are doing some serious jabbing and swiping while flinging birds about or slicing fruit with gusto, and your support arm isn't necessarily flat against your tablet's back... you could accidentally fold the stand up or collapse it. It is durable and holds a shape well, but if your support shape is weak you'll not be galataxi-ing long before your tablet falls back. This kind of thing is especially evident when you arrange your tablet into a vertical position (especially Android 3 Honeycomb tablets with their 16:9 very rectangular ratio). Not a deal breaker, more of a public service announcement.
Simply a failed product. When I received this product I could only get audio though one side. I tried multiply devices but to no avail. I had to contact the manufacturer, Sennheiser, and that was just pain in the .......
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.
This monopod works effectively for my needs. The included tilt head can be loosened just enough to steady the camera and yet be moved to another position without having to loosen and then tighten the screw again. Very effective when you are in a hurry to change shots. The extension locks work well and easily. This is a good product for such a low price.
I heard about Noah and the Whale from a friend of mine, and so I checked them out. I absolutely love this whole album, but my favorite song from it is "Love of an Orchestra." The sound of an orchestra warming up and tuning leads up to the song. Sad songs and happy songs mix to leave the listener longing for those first days of spring - with their big puffy clouds, warm air, and no worries.
I was very pleased with this cable , because it had the extra footage I needed to not have every thing bunched up to hook it up to the tv.
I am very pleased with the performance of my memory upgrade. The computer runs much smoother and quietier so I know its not working as hard coming from 512 mb to 2gbs. I feel like this small 70$ upgrade saved me from some time from getting a brand new computer.
i bought this item as a gift for my daughter, she hasnt stopped using it since she opened it X-mas day......It was deliverd on time and in good condition. Like I stated "The best deal for the money".
One of the first things I noticed upon opening up and unpacking the box, was that Sony does NOT include any ink (ribbon) or paper for this printer in the box. Not even one sheet. So, to avoid disappointment about not being able to immediately start using the printer, make sure you buy one of the ink/paper packages too.The included software is &quot;so-so&quot;. Sony's included photo application is rough, and I fell into fatal errors with it quite easily. Their photo application works directly with the printer, bypassing Window's printer drivers, which brings me to my next software comment.It also includes a printer driver for Windows that allows other applications, presumably for photos, to print using the DPP-EX50. However, while it worked, it had a little annoying problem where the image was slightly off centered. This results in &quot;borderless&quot; prints actually getting a thin white border on the bottom and right sides. I found no way around this bug, including trying to manual re-size the image slightly larger, and trying to move it slightly down/right.While the DPP-EX50 prints absolutely wonderful pictures, I am patiently waiting for Sony to release some software fixes.
Good product as does exactly what I need it to do. I've concluded, as has another reviewer, that whoever said this doesn't work is using it for the wrong purpose. Understand what it's for before you buy it and you certainly won't be disappointed.
If you are like me and have worked hard at getting the warden to allow you to purchase the all the right extras to set up that perfect home theater experience, you need a remote like this. If you find yourself with several remotes, all of them necessary and each one annoying, then get this remote. My frustration came from the fact that my wife didn't comprehend how the series of remotes worked together or how to switch between the digital box to the DVD player to the video game console for the kids.It took less than 10 min to set up all 11 of my pieces to my home theater puzzle. With the simple yes no buttons on the remote assistant, I never have to tell my wife how to turn something on or switch between systems. The remote does it all for her. This remote is a bargain and does as much as many remotes that cost in excess of $400. I love it. This has become my favorite gadget. The bright buttons and blue led come on when the remote detects movement. The charger insures I will never need batteries again. A really simple little remote.The only reservation I have with the unit is how closely to the base of the remote the number keys are places and how small they are. Sometimes I find myself fumbling for the right key or hitting two keys at once. All in all a small concession when compared to how much extra this remote does. I'm thinking about giving laundry duty on Saturday mornings... just need to figure out how to wire the washer and dry for that first.
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.
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.
I just got my z712 and I love it. It has very advanced features but they're easy to use. I'm looking forward to really playing around with it. However, I have a warning. The z712 is compatible with the Series 3 dock. I must have a dock because I need to recharge my batteries often. So I ordered the dock through best buy cuz its not an easy dock to find. I just got the dock today and the rechargeable battery it comes with IS NOT COMPATIBLE with the z712. Hello...... The rechargeable battery is why I got the dock. If there were no such things as rechargeable batteries then I would just plug the USB cable into my computer. So basically I paid over $50 for the series 3 dock and the battery I really need is the Li-Ion KLIC-8000 not the Ni-MH one the dock came with. I'm very dissappointed. Anyway, the camera is awesome but Kodak really screwed this one up. The battery I need.... is going to cost $40!!!!
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.
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).
As far as functionality, this stand works well and has several different height adjustments. As far as quality, it's made from sturdy plastic that can easily handle any computer monitor.My only other comment is that the stand takes up the top half of the desk area, but it's well worth the benefit of having your monitor elevated.
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.
Junk.... It work but is very very limited. No power control just excessively bright useless light. The only way to get a good photo out of this is to bounce the flash off a wall or diffuse it multiple times.
EXCELLENT WORKING AND PRICE,YOU JUST HAVE TO REMOVE BATTERY AFTER EACH USE TO GET MORE TIME FROM BATTERY OR YOU WILL REPLACE BATTERIES VERY QUICK. EAT BATTERIES IF YOU DON'T REMOVE THE BATTERY AFTER EACH USE.
After a good bit of review, I decided to get the Sennheiser wireless headphones for use with a wall mounted TV that I view while walking on a treadmill. I was simply tired of trying to hear the TV, particularly with DVD's, over the whine of the treadmill. I've now had the headphones for a couple of months and could not be more pleased with their performance. They have proven to be an excellent choice. I don't know how well they might work for an audiophile, but for this application they are perfect. They are comfortable even for extended use, block out the treadmill sound nicely, and produce high quality sound. The volume and balance controls are very easy to use and initial set up was transparent ... just plug it in and go right out of the box. Charging them is particularly easy, you just drop them on the wire rack that is part of their stand and they charge. They also wipe off easily afterwards if I last long enough to sweat a bit.Incidentally, TV's apparently don't come with headphone jacks these days, but the Sennheiser headphones are designed to work equally well with a TV's audio out. The package includes the appropriate adapter for this purpose. If you are trying to decide on headphones be careful in this regard, since many require the amplified signal provided by a headphone jack (there is no easy work around for this deficiency apparently ... one suggestion I found suggested running the TV audio into another device that had a headphone jack!).Jan 29, 2011: update - still using these regularly after 3 years now and they are still performing flawlessly; have proven to totally live up to their reputation.
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 saw this keyboard in the store and thought it was great. I really like the keypad and the keypresses. It also has all of the functionality that I need.I can understand how some people are upset with the design of the F keys, but they wont ever affect me for my needs. I do have a problem with the mouse buttons though. It is hard for me to hit the extra buttons. I wish the thumb button was further forward. If there was two buttons on each side, that would be better than one on the left and one on the right (which are difficult to hit). I will rarely need to use these buttons so it isnt really an issue.My problem is that the keyboard gets laggy at times. I have never ever had this problem in my last 15 years of computing. Sometimes it does not read some of my keypresses. Sometimes it I can press a letter and it will repeat that letter 10 times in a row. As great as the keyboard is, these problems are unacceptable. I also noticed that they mousepad on the keyboard is very delayed anddddddddddd innnnnnaccurateee at times. (I typed this review on the keyboard)When the keyboard is having problems, I notice that the mouse is still working great. I don't understand why the mouse would be fine when the keyboard is laggy.Edit: This set was specifically designed for HTPC users which the average distance is 10' away. I thought I would mention that I am using this product 10' away from the receiver. It is advertised to work up to 30' away. the closer you are to the receiver, the less problems there are.
So far so good. I am looking forward to get another for a dual monitor configuration
It works perfectly. The remote control doesn't have a very large range but it works. The volume is fine for indoors. In outdoors happens to distortion a little when you go loud (party style).
Works just as well as the silly expensive ones that advertise absurd superfluous stats. Definitely purchase this if you can't find one cheaper that you trust.
The Minolta Maxxum STsi camera is the best investment my family has made in a long time. The Minolta Maxxum STsi comes fully equiped from when you purchace it, therefore not having to spend extra money on equipment for your camera. The quality of the pictures that the camera takes are nothing but supurb. I am not an overly experienced photographer, although i have found this a very simple yet very professional camera extreemly easy to use. I recommend this for anyone who is thinking of buying a new camera.
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
I just got these, and guess what! The RCA parts are too short and/or thin to make a good tight connection to most RCA cables. Don't expect your cables to stay attached once you put them on! I tried various different types of cables to attach to this Y adapter --- including some made by Acoustic Research, and pretty much all of them fell off once I let go of the setup. With a little gaffer's tape and a lot of luck maybe I could make these work, but out of the box they're pretty useless.
Amazon lists this item for the S5 IS, though when I received it, the Canon box listed it only as being for the PowerShot G6, S2 IS and S1 IS. So maybe an older product?? My S5 IS does indeed fit, and the case is snug as mentioned in other reviews. The case is designed to hold the camera and not the strap.
the mx-j200 has good sound and great bass, it lacks clearity because of the small tweeter but overall it is a great system with good sound...and you get your moneys worth.
I was ready to pay more than $10 for a cable until I found these six for $12. I did some research over the Internet to find that there is no need for fancy-expensive cables. The delivery was fast and accurate.I plugged the cables early Dec, and I am very happy. I recommend this seller and their product.
i luv this camera....i bought it because i luv taking pics and i like the little detail in things....the last digital i bought was ok but this one is the best out of the 5 ive had.....i use to have a cannon that was a film camera but i like this one better it works just as well and i dont have to wait for the film to get developed....that is a big pluse for me....buy this camera....u wont regret it, i promise....
Just the right length and easy to use. These work well and were what we were looking for to set up a new tv system.
Worked okay the first couple weeks, then the software that you install wont load on startup making you have to manually start it. Then the program just shuts down and doesn't come back on. And it always seemed that in middle of games the mouse would just stop working, but the red light was still on underneath. And unplugging, then plugging back in didn't resolve this problem, no you have to completely restart your computer and hope it starts working again. Then after a long battle in my computer game Crysis the mouse stopped working and i got a bullet in my head, at which point i realized this mouse isnt worthy of living anymore and i just chucked the thing at the wall and broke it to pieces. Wouldn't buy it again if it was selling for $0.99, its a waste of your money.
I like this mouse better than any so far. It might be a little small for those with a large hand. I really like that tactile feel of it, is a little "grippy" so it stays with your hand with no sliding.I think you'll enjoy itTim in Kalamazoo
I own a MFC 5200C and an MFC 7160C. I replaced the print heads in the 7160C last year (2005) after approx 2 years and now today my 5200C has the dreaded ERROR 41 message. I called Brother, their advice, you need new print heads. After reading many reviews; all stating they had the same problem (and all after approx 2 years of moderate use), I realize that the print heads on Brother MFC's are only built to last two years of moderate use. In my opinion save your money and research well before making your purchase. Spend a few bucks more and buy a better product, its cheaper in the long run.
There is free shipping on this item (as long as total is over $25) and is ordered directly from Amazon.The Staples store has this deal where you get $3 off an ink purchase for every ink cartridge you give them. I was able to get this black BCI-24 for $4.63 including tax at Staples with this deal. So, if there is a Staples store nearby, you might get the best price there.This ink runs out rather quickly, even when using economy printing, so have extra tanks at hand.
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.
this tv lives up to its name, picture in hd is unbelievable, its pays to spend alittle more to get a top rated sharp.
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.
You'll pay $20 here or over at Microsoft's web site. Note that you'll have to type in 10 codes. That took me a whopping 3 minutes to save $5. So if you're willing to pay yourself $100 an hour, post-tax, this is for you.
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.
My Canon printer/fax uses the PG-40 Cartridges, and find them a real bargain. One cartridge lasts me several months, and the cost is under $20. Unlike the other printers that I've owned, I'm not spending a fortune on ink. It's nice to see OEM ink cartridges not costing an arm and a leg. Also, the print is always clear, and I've never had a problem with dirty print heads using genuine Canon ink.
- Stunning industrial design with a tight and utilitarian form factor.- Solid construction.- The padding behind where the Tablet sits on the stand is cushioned enough and provides scratch resistance.- May work for any kind of Tablet.- An accessory well worth its money and into the future (for all the upcoming hand held devices that may release).
I have bought these a few times and have had good luck with them, the only thing is I would try to put them somewhere that they are not moved around alot.They do have a little play in the connection but if left alone they do just fine.
I got the 650 coz it was an ATI card and I have built my last 3 systems with ATI cards. This card is not ready for prime time. I could not get this POS to work with my SapphireTech x1600 Pro HDMI card. I did a clean install of MCE 2005, downloaded all the latest drivers and even bought the 'required' amplified antenna.HDTV - signal through MCE showed 4-5 bars yet "TV signal could not be found" error message, tried with Catalyst MC and got nothing but macroblocking. ATI's support suggested that I had 1. overscan issue, 2. BIOS issues and 3. finally suggested that I try a 3rd party software vendor. Well, I'll try a 3rd party hardware vendor until ATI figures out their issues.I build PCs as a hobby and have never had such headaches as I did with the 650. ATI pulled these cards for a reason and re-released them with the requirement of an amplified antenna (look to spend an extra $75). Support slow and inept.Look elsewhere unless you feel like spending the extra money for an amplified antenna and paying for someone to come out and sort through ATIs driver issues.
This case is exactly what it appears to be. I did not notice any loss of signal while using it. There is a bit more glare on the screen in direct light but any time you put plastic in front of plastic that is going to happen unless it is treated with anti-glare coating. Works great and worth the small price tag.
it's one of the better shower radios for sure, but it still sounds like a shower radio.
This device does what it's meant to do - charge your Ipod quickly and effectively. I know there are other chargers out there that are less expensive, I simply wanted to buy the Apple brand to ensure I had no compatability issues and that if I did, I would have a reliable source to pursue a solution. I have not had any issues with the prduct.
If you currently have a conventional TV set with the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio but watch a lot of DVDs, you're probably tired of black spaces above and below the picture wasting much of your TV's screen size whenever you watch the widescreen movies which have become the norm on DVD. The cure for this problem is to get a widescreen TV with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This Toshiba is an excellent 16:9 TV with a very sharp picture. Also important, this is an HDTV set which is ready to display the dramatically improved picture quality characteristic of the new High Definition Television broadcasts to which all networks are rapidly converting and which are now available from most cable and satellite providers. Although this Toshiba's 34" screen may not be as huge as projection TVs and some of the new thinscreen plasma TVs, it is still quite large. Furthermore, it's picture quality is equal to plasma TVs and better than projection TVs -- and its price is much lower. All things considered if you want a widescreen TV that's ready for HDTV and you don't want to break your budget to get one, this excellent Toshiba set may well be the answer.
I have hade the cards for a couple of months, and never had any problem with it. Works like a charm! Have been able to use my camera in a whole new way thanks to this memory card!
this is my second review as I was in error about a problem with the color (it was with my tv after all)This system holds 5 disks that rotate in plate-like system that only lets you load one at a time; and changing disks once the tray is closed to the one you want to watch is a bit slow and time consuming (about 15 seconds per disk). Had a incident when the tray was closed, where a disk left its holder and piggy-backed onto another disk; (could have been an operator error)maybe I was careless in the loading. only complant is that when I had in in the stop position, after about 4 minutes, the machine stoped and had to start from the beginning of the movie and you can't skip the FBI warning etc.Some nice features is when in pause, press pause again, and there is a minute frame by frame advance.or you can go in slow motion or you can get a x2 or x4 or x16 advance or reverse; plus an option for a skip a chapter forward or backward.Picture is crisp; on my first single disk DVD; which I gave to a friend, had a faint rolling vertical band you could see; this system doesn't do that; another nice feature is if you have a disk (movie) with subtitles, you have the option to display the english translation or not to display the subtitle at all.As I mentioned in the beginning, please ignore my first review. I'm very happy with this system and you get alot of features for your dollar
Here is an item that the stores want triple the price for and this one works wonderful and I saved a bunch of bucks.HDMI (2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3b
First of all I have to say Thanks to K&E; Sales and the Amazon organization of course, for the very good price and the perfect condition of the power set.The product is designed and made to improve the camera's (E 1)handling, but also to forget charging the battery, in my way of using it of course!The construction is very tough, as same as the camera's and the waterproofing is superior.I suggest it to shooters who are taking hundreds of pictures in a single day, for those who are traveling far away, for climbers (despite the extra weight), for motorcyclists e.t.c.
I was very pleased with my purchase of this 2.0GB SD card. I received it promptly and was in the original packaging as advertised.
This was a great purchase. Very easy to use. I bought it because I have a fear of driving where I'm not familiar and it has not got me lost yet. I even took it on vacation in another state and it has worked great everywhere.I also love how it will tell you the nearest restaurants, gas stations ect. I have already recommend this product to a friend who loves hers as well. great for even the beginners in the technology world.TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
One of the Best Speakers I had at a reasonable Price..Very good..
I use a VCI-300 and the VFX-1 plugged into this little hub as my laptop doesn't provide enough USB (as one of my external HDD is plugged in) and it works fine! No lag from what I noticed, despite how long the transfer cables are. Great product.
The USB cable did not fit into the pc port. The center plug that goes into the camera does not fit the camera. I bought a USB that goes from the camera to the computer. It came with a CD that was much less than camera dock kit. What an expensive disappointment. Am item manufactured by Kodak does not work with its own brand that it is supposed to support. Do not purchase.
Works great. Part of the reason I got this was because it was so small. However, because it was so small there is no extra room between the disk and the drive. One of my disks got stuck in there because the disk label had peeled up slightly and got snagged in the drive. I was able to retrieve my disk with pliers. Admittedly, this is not a defect of the drive but something to take into consideration.
I tried the Chinese copies of this battery first,trying to save a little cash,bad plan.They wouldn't stay charged,and went dead so fast as to be worthless.I threw them in the trash and bought this battery,made in Japan.Viola!,end of problems.don't waste your money,buy this battery.
excelente condiciones buena compra y segura en poco tiempo producto recomendado para futuras compras y rapidez en el envio del prodcto
While the TV was working, the picture was great. I had my media PC, HD DVR, Wii, and DVD player all hooked up to it and everything worked fine. It's a very compact design (speaker is on the bottom) so it fits great in the room I have to work with.Sadly, about 40 days after purchase, the screen randomly went black. LG's replacement guarantee was for 30 days, and they wouldn't budge. I had to get a repairman to pick it up. I left town for the holidays and called the repair place to check on the status. They said they ordered the broken part from LG the day after they got the TV and had been waiting for it to arrive for nearly a month.It was a nice TV.. for the short period of time that it worked. It appears I'm not alone with this problem, either. This is my last experience buying from LG, thanks to defective products and rude (though very American!) customer support.I regret not buying a Samsung.
Nice price on the headphones but unfortunately the cords make noise when bumped. I use them for when I am exercising. The cord is fine up to the point where it splits in two. If the split cord bumps your clothes, face, etc. you can hear the "thump" in your ear buds. It can be resolved a little (but not completely) by clipping the cord to your shirt; however there is not clip provided so you'll have to improvise. I do like the sound and the size of buds provided fit great. I would not recommend buying these if you will be moving a lot while wearing them.
This thing is a couch potato's main dream come through.
I received mine, used it, recharged it, put it back in it's case, then tried to turn it on again only a day later and it wouldn't turn on, whether it was plugged in or not.After reading reviews here and on cnet about the hassles of dealing with the warranty service, I am just going to return mine. Maybe they had to skimp on the quality control to keep the price down.Also for those that think that they will be able to download all ebooks to this device as far as I can tell you can only buy books through Gemstar and they have to be .rb files to work on this device. Although, I must say that I wasn't able to explore this further because, well, the device stopped working.Let this be a warning; the idea is good, the execution is poor.
I purchased this internal fan as an "insurance" policy against excessive heat in my desktop. I added additional RAM and some other goodies that generate additional heat. I selected this particular model because it has features that seem assure longer life. I've had it installed for over two years and it's still working like a trooper. I just clean the dust from the blades occasionally and it repays me with constant air flowing over all my system's internal "organs". Cheapest insurance you can buy. It's easy to install, requires absolutely minimal maintenance (just keep the dust off of it), and it just runs and runs. The bearing-type is the longest lasting one, though it's a tiny bit more expensive. I'd highly recommend this gadget to anyone who packs their computer with additional cards, etc. The only drawback is that it takes up one slot, but with all the various slots on today's computers, it's worth the sacrifice to allow your box to keep its "cool".
Does what it's supposed to do. Plenty of cord to hook one end to the back of my a/v receiver and situate the other end in a place easy to access and swap out thumb drives.
I've had lots of fun and sense of accomplishment making DB4 antennas using specs from the internet, for indoor and outdoor installations. They are so easy to make, and they cost very little (even if bare copper wires from Home Depot are used instead of wire hangers). But the home made DB4 antennas just don't last under the punishing effects of the outdoor elements, not to mention that their signal reception degrades during heavy rain and windy conditions. Switching to this antenna was just perfect. Signal reception is excellent regardless of the weather condition. Surprisingly, I even gained a few HD channels from the last DB4 antenna I had to take down from my roof.
I am not very familiar with turntable but my boyfriend is. I bought this for him and it doesn't work as well as anymore only after 3 weeks of purchase. I may be doing something wrong but I've tried everything but it keeps playing song fast althought I had adjusted the speed level.
This battery works fine. It lasts a reasonable amount to long time and is easy to charge and swap. We went to Germany for two weeks and took two charged batteries, and took many, many,... (you get the idea) pictures and we still had battery life for our trip back. It is nice to have an extra battery. It comes in handy more than I'd thought it would.
This is the same camera as the TRENDnet TV-IP400W, except that this one (the SMC version) is frozen in time at around 2006. The firmware version is 1.00 and there are no updates from SMC. The IPView Pro camera software version is 3 and there are no updates from SMC. The TRENDnet version has firmware updates as recent as Sept. 2008, and the IPView Pro camera software is on version 4. This SMC camera will work with the TRENDnet version of IPView Pro, but it won't take the TRENDnet firmware update. If you're looking for wireless, be aware that this one (and the TV-IP400W) don't do WPA2, if you want that, look at the TV-IP410W or TV-IP422W. Picture quality is ok though grainy; the more expensive Axis cameras have much better images. Software is not good (flaky, slow); I was hoping that a firmware update or software update would help. If you really want this older camera, go with the TRENDnet version not this SMC.
Convenient radio, easy to program and use. Reception fairly good in most areas of the house in which it is used. Placing against a wall or window improves reception. The only thing I would of liked to have seen on it is some kind of antenna.
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.
Strangest thing. Worked on my computer at first and not my blue-ray player. After redoing some wiring, it stopped working altogether. Bummer.
This small part works well with Nikon D80 camera.When I took pictures for fireworks in Memorial Day night, it enabled me take pictures and enjoy the fireworks at the same time.I recommend strongly to have one!I have ML-L3 remote wireless too, but it only works well in front of camera.
Can't find a jack tester that's easier to use at this price.
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 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.
I know there are schnazzier portrait lenses out there, but for the money this thing is hands down the best on the market. I've got kids & dogs & have gotten some truly magical shots of them even in relatively quick action. I shoot with a D90 & it handles this lens quite well. From what I can tell from other reviews of the 50mm f/1.4g & the 50mm f/1.8g, they do not offer comparable results to the price job that is associated with that lens purchase. Unless you're an extremely critical eye, I'd go with this lens over both of those. Do yourself a favor and look at the tons of sample photos out there & see the results for yourself before your purchase.
I am puzzled by the bad reviews on this item. We have one and absolutely adore it. Yes, it sounds better if you route it through your own speakers, but come on, that's just common sense. The record player itself is great quality and aside from the recording to CD option, we use it all the time just to play and listen to our many LP's. The cassette player is great too and just as easy to record to CD. I have a lifetime of LP's and cassettes and this machine has enabled our family to preserve everything on CD. My LP's are almost all in pristine condition and they play perfectly with no surface noise on this player. Don't be discouraged by a few angry reviews by customers who either got a defective machine or can't figure out how to properly use theirs. This thing is worth every penny.
I'm not sure what all of the fuss is about the clickwheel being too thick to operate on these things. I have no trouble using it at all. It almost makes it easier to use since it's less sensitive and keeps the selector from jumping around as much. Perhaps the less dexterious folks are the complainers. The slots for the hold and dock don't line up perfect, but, the 3 sides are made of neoprene and a little coaxing does the trick, no biggie. Love this case (and the price I was able to get it for)! Awesome! My only half way complaint is that it's not leather, but, oh well. Great for protecting my iPod!
If you want an FM transmitter for your iPod, this is not your best choice!The device is pretty easy to tune and use, but poorly designed. It attaches to the iPod (mine's a Mini) by a little cord about six inches long. I found that the cord came out of the iPod very easily and slipped out a couple of times while I was using it. The overall effect is awkward and not very efficient. Also, the display flickered rapidly during use...it didn't hurt anything, but it was a little annoying.I found the sound quality to be acceptable, but did experience some static. It only allows you to choose among frequencies 88.1 and higher...but my clearerst frequency was lower, around 87.9. Another irritation.Ultimately, the worst flaw is that this transmitter requires batteries. My batteries lasted approximately one week before dying. As battery life decreases, the signal decreases and you end up with more static.I returned mine to the store and got the Griffen iTrip Mini instead. It's a HUGE improvement. It fits perfectly on my Mini, doesn't need batteries, sounds better so far, and was 5 bucks cheaper!
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 purchased my first DVD player back in 1999. I knew it was only a matter of time before I purchased a unit that my kids (3 & 6 years old) could watch while driving vacation trips and so forth. For the last 5 years I have used a 9" TV/VCR combo while traveling on long trips in the car. Since we no longer buy VHS, I knew it was time to upgrade. I sincerely wanted one of those cool little portable units that can be used on airplanes, restaurants, at the beach, and... hey wait a minute! I don't fly that often. I go to a restaurant to eat! And at the beach... forget about it! I didn't see the need to spend ($$$$) for something I would use so little. Not to mention the fact that they appear very breakable and I've heard of skipping problems. On the other hand, this unit is AWESOME! This unit may be larger and heavier than those cool little overpriced units that have "Steal Me / Break Me" written all over them, but let me break down a few of the advantages.1. It's Cheaper.2. You can travel in your vehicle with it.3. It comes with a free car adapter (unlike smaller units).4. It's cable ready5. You can use it as a permanent TV/DVD player in your home.(We use ours in the kitchen w/ cable)6. The audio/video quality is excellent.7. It's not as likely to be stolen or broken as a smaller unit.8. Headphone Jack (You can buy a splitter and use 2 headphones,this makes for a peaceful drive with a 3 & 6 year old).9. It's a Toshiba10. It's Cheaper!The only negative thing I have found about this player is the "Mute" button. If there's a "Mute" button on this thing, I haven't found it yet! Shop around for the best price on this unit. I managed to pick mine up for ($$$). Now you can't beat that. My neighbors and friends are envious. I have relatives who paid twice this much for a player and watch a DVD on a whopping 5" screen. If you have money to burn, buy the smaller more expensive portable unit, but if you have an average middle class kind of family like myself, check this out!
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.
Recently purchased the headphones so I could listen to sport events and movies at a volume that does not disturb my wife. The sound is very good with a range of 25 to 30 feet. They use Infra Red Wireless which does not interfere with your wireless home network or wireless telephone as some other methode use.I had to send for a replacement because of an intermittent "squeek" and was very impressed with the return system. When I requested an exchange, they sent another unit out without waiting for me to return the defective one. In addition they did not bill my credit card! They trusted me to return the defective product and gave me over 30 days to do so.Never have I encountered such a consumer policy of trust.Amazon rocks and roars!!!
The design of this product is sleek, professional, and efficient. Using it, I can put the Palm in my pants pocket and not worry about accidentally turning on or damaging the Palm. I had bought a Sony Clie t-615, but decided to go back to a Palm Vx because I wanted to use this case more than I wanted the functionalities of a color palm product without the possibility of using this kind of case.
i bought these, because many years ago (late 80's), i purchased a set of sennheiser's for a walkman. they were by far the best sounding headphones i've ever heard. so when i saw these, i just had to get them. the bass is just incredible! the highs are good. but the pmx60's have even better highs. but not as good bass. i was just a little disappointed that these aren't as crisp sounding as the pmx60's. but still, great sounding headphones. can't see any headphones coming close.
Purchased two of these bags for my wife at Christmas. She used one of the bags for about 3 weeks befor the pocket snap broke off. Very cheap aluminum snap that breaks very easy. The shoulder strap end ring that is connected to the bag is already lose and ready to come off. These bags look great and my wife and her friends loved them, but they are so cheaply made that they won't last long. Fair Warning
The cable did not work.I verified the cable was defective by swapping a known good cable and this one. I tried the cable on two different devices and it was sporadic on one device (hold a signal for a few seconds then drop) and would not work at all on the other device. My known good cable worked fine on both devices.
You've read it before, but it's true - do NOT spend 100s of dollars on cables. Total rip off and not worth even a fraction of what you pay. This cable is perfect, does exactly what it is supposed to do, and was ridiculously inexpensive. I just wish I had a need for more of these as I would buy more.
The camera has really amazing features. But it also has an outrageously major focus weekness. I made a mistake of buying one.
I have an old laptop with USB 1.1. Backing up files was really slow. This TRENDnet 4-Port USB 2.0 PC card was a good and inexpensive fix. Installation was quick. The card worked with no problem.
It was a birthday gift for my husband. he's very satisfied on it.
This signal produced by this transmitter was too weak to produce quality sound. I had experienced better quality from an off-brand transmitter that used two AAA batteries. I am now using a Monster Mobile RadioPlay 300 and am thrilled with it.
Works great! I have 5 of these for my 2 PCs. Simple to set up and use! One is set up as eSata the other 4 are used via USB.
Don't waste money on 1000% markup cables at electronics retailers. This works just fine for my appletv and roku. No lag in picture and quality is good. Can't ask for much more for a few bucks.
I was mightily dissapointed with the picture quality through the cable input. I am using a 24" Dell flat screen monitor to view, and aside from the MPEG artifacts, the TV contrast and color is horrible. Whites are severely blasted out, there is no true black, and color saturation is minimal. The signal strength of my cable may be an issue and I understand that TVs and computer monitors operate in different color spaces. But the drivers offer no way of tweaking the overlay signal to compensate! I can adjust the entire monitor to a level where it is slightly more acceptable to watch TV, but unacceptable for computer work - and vice versa. It is definitely NOT the monitor, as DVDs look great.On a positive note, installation was a snap and it was easily integrated into Media Center Edition 2005 without a hitch.
It is what it is. It's a good Ergonomic PS/2 keyboard. My only warning is that if your a quick typer be prepared for a learning curve as the keys are "stiff". Being use to logitech keyboards (which have a soft touch), I missed a lot of keys until I got use to how much pressure I need to sucessfully create a keystroke.
This docking station is little, cute, and works great. It is plenty loud to fill one room, but if you are looking for a speaker that will be loud enough for a party this isn't the one. The sound quality seems great, and it definitely charges the iPod. I do wish that I could put the iPod Touch onto the dock without having to remove the protective case I have for it.
What do you call it when an author somehow looks into your soul and explains feelings that you have held for years, but have never been able to express? Kirk Martin is more than an excellent writer. He is a student of the heart, someone who understands what is important in life and is not afraid to lay bare his own heart on the pages of a novel. As others have said, he is a rare find both as a writer and as a person. His writing should win awards, but his goodness as a person already has readers' respect.
I admit, when I read the reviews before adding this to my wish list, I didn't drill down to the more recent ones and was thus, freaked out when I saw the word "Polaroid" on the box. But since it was in my possession, I decided to at least see if I could figure something out before sending it back. Well, low and behold the device does indeed fit on my Canon EOS Rebel t2i. I had initially attempted to "screw" it directly on to the body, but without threading, that obviously wasn't happening. Then I had my a-ha moment. Screw it on the END of a 18-55mm lens on the camera and TA-DA! It's only been a couple hours that I've had it but the range of emotion from fear to delight felt compelling enough reason to post immediately. Especially since I came here looking for answers and I saw others in very recent days with the same initial shock and fear as me. I hope for all of our sake, as Amazon shoppers and photography buffs, that the device is workable. Now, let the fun begin - my annual "ugliest ornament" collection is about to get a whole new perspective photo shoot.
I'm a linux user. I bought one of these adapters because Belkin has traditionally had good products, and all of the products that I've dealt with have been fairly linux-user friendly.While there is currently no native linux driver for this adapter, ndiswrapper works well with the drivers supplied on the CD.I have only had 3 problems while using this adapter. First, something about it and linux support for USB 2.0 doesn't seem to mesh well together, but it works fine when attached to a USB 1.x port.Second, to use ndiswrapper with the driver supplied with the device requires that the kernel use 16k stacks. I had to patch and recompile my kernel to get the driver to work.Third, I have had issues with slow DNS look-ups. These are somehow related to the IPv6 protocol, and may or may not be related to the adapter itself. After disabling IPv6, this adapter has worked very well for me.
I bought these after trying several other types of headphones. I hated the ear buds and other ear loop type headphones did not stay on my head or had poor sound quality. As I jog I rarely have to adjust these to stay on my head and the sound is great. Note that I go running outdoors with few people around so the noise pollution coming from this type of headphone is not much of an issue with me as it was with other people's reviews I had read.
The iriver clix is a great sounding mp3 player with a great picture. There are things you should know that the manual doesn't explain to sync cds to your player you need to make sure your windows media player is set to rip them as mp3. In the advanced setting mode theres a option to reformat your mp3 player. It recomends doing it if you encounter fatal errors. Definately do not use it unless iriver tells you to do it to fix your player not only will it erase everything in the memorybut it also reformats it in a way that your player will hold alot less music. Don't get me wrong this is a great player but if your electronically challenged like my self you can really screw up your player.
Not a perfect backpack It's roomy and heavy. This backpack is not a water proof bag, water leaks into bag if you are out on a rainy day. One of my zipper got bad after 6 months of use.
I was excited to find out that my Protec French horn case could be made into a backpack. Whenever I carry my horn, I always have other bags in tow, so the more hand access I have and the more balanced I am, the happier I am in the end. The backpack strap is still a recent addition to my case, so I can't speak for longevity. However, the padding does make it comfortable to carry, and the design does look like it should hold for a long time with my occasional travel.The one issue that brought the rating down from five stars is that the strap and/or the position of the loop holes on the French horn case don't allow me to carry the case as ergonomically as I would prefer. Could be more an issue with the case, but even after I tightened the straps, I still felt the case sagging a bit. This also might not be an issue with other instruments.
I can get a good fit with these buds. You pull back your ear, insert into your ear, and while it's awkward at first, it's a good seal. They isolate against outside noise very well. I cannot hear people speaking to me. They do not fall out, which is a good thing.That being said, I'm now going to say that with a good fit, these buds sound absolutely horrible. No bass at all. Barely any midrange. They sound very tinny, about like a stereo speaker when only the tweeter is functioning. I tried pushing, pulling, and twisting, thinking I must have them inserted wrong. But they are in as good as they go, really (see above).I compared to the iPod buds, which fall out all the time, but sound SO much better.I tested them with all kinds of music and qualities. On my EQ, I maxed out everything from the middle all the way to the left to full. It helped just barely, but not nearly enough.I wish I could return these, but with the criminal return policies that seem to pop up around the holidays, I am stuck with them.
I got my AT&amp;T Caller ID model 326 about a month ago, and i've had to change the batteries 2 times already!!! That is rediculous. It takes 3 AAA batteries (not 2 AA batteries like it says in the description). And yes, i did buy brand new batteries both times ;) This Caller ID box would be great if the batteries lasted longer. The other review for this product says that it &quot;lights up when the phone rings&quot; which is false. I think this guy was talking about a different caller ID box. Mine looks exactly like the picture up there.
I bought these headphones because I was tired of my cheap headphones always dying on me. But 5 months into having these headphones the sound is already distorted and muffled. My I-pod buds sound better. I've spend 2 hours already chatting with a Sony tech online to see if the manufacturer warranty could help me at all but I got nothing out of it. What a waste...
I've used everything from Netgear and Linksys...and never have I been happier than with the SMC series of Switches. With my Netgear switches, if I ever had to reset the router, I had to power cycle every switch in cascading order...ugh. These, you turn them on and forget they are there...haven't had to power cycle one.Now, the 16 port doesn't have a fan. So, I like to use these in places where I want silence...like my desk/office or living room type situation. Because of this, they can run warm....so, do give adequate spacing in your rack or on the shelf. The 24 port has a built in fan, but the fan does generate noise....so, it keeps cooler, but is noisier...better for server closet type applications.For an unmanaged switch, SMC is rock solid...I've got about half a dozen of these deployed (and the smaller 5-8 port units in addition) and they have served me well.
I bought this printer because it was recommended by consumer reports magazine. It prints well, scanner and copier is good. It also prints good photos. For this price, this is a good printer.
I bought this lens to use with my Nikon D50. I'm very happy with it after an evening of chasing my cat and taking test photos. Like some of the other reviews said, it may be more zoomed in than a 50mm lens on the D50. The automatic zoom is a little clunky too. I prefer manual with this lens. Automatic works but in some areas it had problems focusing and it's a little louder than i'm used to. It works well in low light. I'm very satisfied with this purchase!
This is my fourth canon printer and my first multifunction. I am so glad I got this. It performs exceptionally well, easy and inexpensive. Excellent quality for your money. I reccommend Canon printers without hesitation!
you only have one source on at a time. Saved me from having to buy a new receiver with more optical inputs.
Another piece of junk disguised as a portable printer! (Read my review of the HP 350 portable.) On this unit, the paper feed mechanism failed after 3 months -- repaired under warranty. Last week it stopped putting ink down at my client's facility (really embarrassing). It spite of &quot;5 deep cleanings,&quot; a new catridge, and 5 more deep cleanings the printer would only print blank pages.I was then forced to go out a buy HP's new portable - the 450 (I'm keeping my fingers crossed) so I could continue working.
This camera has an attractive look and price but it does not take good pictures. I bought this camera for my 12 year old daughter and although she was happy with it (she's happy with anything pink) I was very disappointed at the quality and functionality.
I bought this little player when we were in the process of moving across country. I wanted an MP3 player to use in the car since I would be driving it solo. It worked fine for about 11 months. Then one afternoon at the gym it winked off and would never turn on again. I did nothing to it to cause a failure. I charged it as the manual stated but it gave out with no warning.I would not waste my money on an RCA product like this. While I felt it was inexpensive I didn't expect an RCA product to be cheap and shoddy. That's just what this player is - cheap. If you're looking for something that is going to last more than a year, save up your money and invest in a quality MP3 product. This is definitely a case of you get what you pay for and for this player that's very little.
My Archos 605 80GB after a year and a half of nearly no use died sitting on the shelf. Its body is swollen and bursting at the seams. It is probably a faulty battery judging from Archos forums. What a piece of ****.Aside from that, when I first bought the unit I paid for 2 plug-in. The browser was useless and there was no response from their customer service. I will never buy another Archos product again.
Purchased this Alera Technologies 40x speed 1:7 CD Copy Tower for duplicating my tech manuals which completed my job within minutes! Not only did I save time but I saved money by no longer having to outsource the duplicating job.Also being a part time DJ I was floored when I discovered this product featured &quot;Audio Edit Track&quot; which enabled me to select several tracks from an audio CD to make my own favorite compilations. Better yet there's NO PC Required!!This workhorse not only took care of my full time job projects but it also saved me from carrying a full crate of audio CD's to my next DJ gig!Carlos
This system is OK for those who are on the cheap and want to upgrade to a 5.1 sound solution. However, there are much better alternatives out there, for a little bit more to pay. And as I'm about to expose, you get what you pay for.The main factor detracting from this product is weak bass. This comes as a result of the included 4&quot; LABTEC Subwoofer Driver. Yes, you heard correctly, a 4 inch driver. My brother purchased the system and wasnt happy with the bass at all, so we took the subwoofer assembly apart. Lo and behold, behind the Plastic and Cardboard that makes it appear to house a 8&quot; Driver, there is a wimpy 4&quot; cleverly disguised. The low-end manufacturer Labtec is clearly stamped on the driver. Feel free to pry yours open, if you don't believe me.I hope this isnt a sign of what is to come from audio products. They should advertise what the product truly is, and not try to cover it up with cardboard and plastic. Shame on you logitech for this cheap trick.
I like this remote. I was skeptical but it does what it's suppose to do. My wife even likes it because it's user friendly. The setup isn't that bad. A couple of questions I didn't know the answer to at first but all in all it was setup up in no time. It works and If I had to mention anything that I'm not crazy about it would be the feel of the buttons. A little small and slippery. A little awkward to handle with 1 hand. I see my wife uses two hands. Get it, you'll like it! Peace!
this is a very good quality item but the problem I had with it was that the sleeve end entry point for the wire had a small or very small (by my standards) hole and would only accomodate a fine wire....I had to drill out the sleeve end to bring in a fairly sturdy wire which I have some confidence in and can work with using normal tools....if I was designing this item I would leave the sleeve end wire entry point without any constricting rim at all which serves no purpose anyway except to limit your wire size from extremely tiny to microscopic
The product produces good scans, text print, and pictures. The software is simple but adequate. The unit is relatively quiet and conveniently holds more paper than earlier models. The buttons and menu on the unit are easily understood. They have great customer service. If only . . .I started with the 3200 that Epson soon replaced, under warranty, with a 5200 and eventually a 5400. I am on my fifth printer in a year and three months! On three (including the current one), the printheads clogged and would not clear out. With this one I've tried the cleaning solution that some sell and it has been to no avail. On three earlier models I received a scanner error very frequently that had to be cleared out at least twice a week and it happened whether I used the scanner or not. I returned two of those so quickly that they didn't have time for the heads to clog. It may help to use Epson ink, but twice the heads clogged for me while using the Epson ink they sent with each of the refurbished units they sent me.I hardly ever left the printer on for more than five minutes after a print job and I always shut it off with it's own power button, so I don't believe it was my error. I print about twice a week for a total of about ten pages (That is as much as Epson says is required to keep the heads clear. I didn't always print in color, but I it usually used color ink anyway since I didn't usually turn on the black ink only option.) I suspicion that if one uses Epson ink and prints more frequently then the unit is fine, but beware if you don't print often. I don't think it's possible to have new heads put in much cheaper than the cost of a new printer.With all that in mind, I am buying a Hewlett Packard 2175 and am taking advantage of the currently offered rebate. The color ink may cost me more in the short run because the colors are all bundled into one cartridge, but if the heads get clogged and won't clean I can just go out and buy a new cartridge and have the printer up and running since there are new heads on each cartridge. Also, I can refill my cartridges or buy remanufactured cartridges for less cost than genuine Epson ink and won't have to worry about ruining my printer if the heads clog.
AFTER READING ALL THE REVIEWS POSTED, I PURCHASED THESE FOR MY DAD AT CHRISTMAS - HE WEARS HEARING AIDS AND HAS TO KEEP THE TV UP LOUD WHICH IS A PROBLEM FOR MY MOM - HE ALSO ENJOYS MUSIC - WITH THESE HEADPHONES HE CAN ENJOY BOTH TV AND MUSIC AND FREEDOM TO MOVE AROUND - THEY SOUND GREAT, YOU CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE OR YARD, STATIC FREE, THE RECEPTION IS CRYSTAL CLEAR - I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL PAIR OF WIRELESS HEADPHONES MYSELF AND I THINK THESE ARE THE BEST I HAVE TRIED -I WAS A LITTLE SKEPTICAL WITH A FEW OF THE REVIEWS STATING THE RECEPTION WASN'T GOOD, BUT I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THAT THEY MUST HAVE HAD THE VOLUME TO LOUD ON THEIR OUTPUT SOURCE WHICH WOULD CAUSE DISTORTION - THESE ARE REALLY WORTH EVERY DIME - JUST ASK MY MOM !Mike HaywoodSennheiser RS 140 Wireless Balanced Headphones
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 use this for my kids great monitor plus speakers are integrated so its easy for them.
One of my friends brought it from here for a new 18-105mm vr nikkor (from D90 kit). After attached it to the lens, you will see a small spot at the middle. He showed it to me for finding the reason. I said Oh god remove it immediately.But it is too late. The glass of the filter hit the glass of the lens. The filter was returned, but the spot is still on the lens forever. - -"Update 07/06/10One of my friend bought this filter for 18-105mm. Again !!, the same problem
I needed a wireless mouse to simplify watching online video. For this application, a wireless mouse with good distance capabilities is very helpful. I bought the Microsoft wireless mouse online and did not see any distance limitations in the advertisement details. Unfortunately, a 3' limitation is specified and nicely hidden in the user manual.The mouse does work properly within its 3' limits but that is not meeting my needs. So, I bought a Logitech Wireless Mouse M305 with the hope that the Logitech might by useable at longer distances. For the remainder of this review, I will compare both products.My buying experience with the Logitech mouse was similar as I did not see any distance limitations in the advertisement details. I just bought it on hope. When I opened the Logitech packaging, I still could not find specified distance limitations.My usage experience with the Logitech mouse was great!!!!! My first test was to use it about 8' away and it worked fine. At this point, the Logitech mouse more than meets my needs. I decided to try longer distances. I walked to another room about 30' away and the mouse still functioned properly. I do not know the maximum distance this mouse can handle. So, each mouse works well, but the Microsoft mouse has a sever distance limitation.Other comparison features:The Microsoft mouse offers for the USB Receiver under the mouse. Putting the USB Receiver in its storage location also turns off the mouse electronics and saves battery life. There does not appear to be any other off switch, so to turn it off, remove the USB Receiver from the computer and store it. I find this a little inconvenient. For my requirement, I would like to leave the USB Receiver attached to the computer for extended periods. Storing the USB Receiver is as inconvenient as removing the battery would be.The Logitech mouse has an on/off switch under the mouse. I can leave the USB Receiver attached to the computer for extended periods and still switch the mouse off very easily. Storage for the USB Receiver is available near the battery, under the battery cover.Overall, the Logitech mouse meets my needs better. The Logitech mouse works at greater distances and has a simple on/off switch. Otherwise, both products function well.
TV is good but the remote control is terrible. I changed the battery, move far / close to the TV, but I can only get sound and channel works. The remote is in good shape. The problem is the TV neglects all other remote control commands.
I purchased a HP Pavilion TX1000. Within 12.5 months the laptop completely failed. The symptoms are as follows: (1) the wireless adapter fails and is undetectable; (2) the video fails; and (3) the computer does not boot anymore.I purchased a new wireless adapter to install. It did not work. I plugged an external monitor to the video card, but it did not show an image.HP knows that their is a design defect with this laptop, specifically the nVidia chipset that they use. The laptop overheats and destroys the motherboard.DO NOT BUY HP! They have refused to acknowledge its design defect and have refused to help any of the costumers who have wasted upwards of $1200.00 USD from purchasers! In fact, I have written to the CEO's office twice and to no avail, they have refused to help me. They claim that their research group has not identified the TX1000 as a problem and refuse to recall the product or investigate out problems! They are liars, cheats and crooks!
I bought this TV a little over a year ago from Sears...I think for a good price of $1,450.00 which included tax and delivery. I am quite happy with this TV for the price and the features it has to offer. It has a pretty clear picture for a projection TV, even better than some LCD models. The sound quality is good and can be pumped through a stereo system for outstanding sound that really feels like being at your own little theatre. I also like the ease of getting as clear a picture as possible with the "Flash Focus" button right on the front of the set or from the remote. Just press the button and the TV does a good job of clearing the picture from whatever input source. You can further adjust picture manually if so desired. Anyway, overall this TV is a good set that I expect to get many years of service...and it's a Sony! [I have a previous Sony TV that fell flat on it's screen during an earthquake (1994) which only suffered a crack down the side and still works now.]UPDATE November 2012:This TV worked great for me for almost 8 years of about 8 hours of daily use...It finally died, indicating (with flashing red light) a board is malfunctioning. I was very happy with its picture and performance. I did expect it to last longer being a Sony. My previous Sony (CRT) TV is still working after almost 20 years now. I guess this is the course of things today...always newer and upgraded features. I have to admit this actually made me buy a new "Smart" TV which I am more than happy to now use. I just hope I get the same or more longevity from the newer TVs since I think the available features will hold me for another 10 years besides, they (TV manufacturers) can just upload new software/features to the newer TVs anyway.As for this TV, I loved it for almost 8 years and now only like it because it failed before I gave up on it.
I've had it for about a week, and it is taking me that long to figure out how to use it! I am totally satisfied with the camera's features and quality. The one drawback that I see is the User Guide is not user-friendly for someone who doesn't understand the more complicated features. It explains how to use them, but not what they are exactly, or why I would want to use those. That is my one frustration with this. Basic use of the camera is easy enough, and the quality of picture is great. I'm happy with it... just need to learn!
Equipment is complex; instructions uncertain; reliability nil...which may explain the limited 30 day guarantee...a mistake I will not repeat with Amazon or any other internet vendor. R. S.
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.
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....
Product works just fine (I've had it about a month). Not sure how much power savings the green features give, but it should help a little. It was no effort to setup and has been running solid since. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
The Speco IR-200 is a very sturdy, solid IR illuminator/extender, and works great with Sony Nightshot Camcorders.The extender plugs into a standard AC outlet, and runs for up to 25,000 hours, when you can return the item for a new LED flashboard. For those of us not doing security survelliance, that "should" mean years before that's needed.The LED's light up areas 5X the size of the Sony Camcorders, literally entire rooms, and provide a nice flooding effect that's very bright and clear.For paranormal investigators and hobbyists, this is a great item for leaving next to a running IR camera, when recording for long periods of time, or isolated. It blows away the ability of any IR extender that is attached to your camera. I've experimented with various IR extender products, and this is by far the best I've found. I was very pleased with how much light it provides, and the distance (25-30 clearly visible feet is realistic) is impressive.Downsides: Power cord is too short, you will definitely need an extension cord in many cases. No battery options, plug-in only (actually a plus for me considering what it's used for).Speco shipped it the same day I ordered, great service through Amazon as always.
This radio is impervious to water in the shower, and we love listening to the morning TV news on the radio! I've had one for many years, and we ordered another one to keep in a separate apartment when my husband works away from home. Worth every penny.
I was a little skeptic because I knew I was purchasing a used product, but when I received it, and plug it to my Dell 9 Mini to download software with a CD it worked great. I was very impressed.
This is the best paper I have found for printing semi-gloss brochures, flyers, and more. I have been using it for many years.I use it also to keep the primary information record for each of my patients.
This recorder works like a charm. It's very clear and easy to use. Love the usb port so that the files can be transferred easily to the computer. MP3/WMA option is plus as well. It also comes with a small case which comes in handy.
This is a simple UV filter that I use to protect my lens from dust, scratches, cracks, etc. It is way better to break a $10 or so filter than it is to break a multi hundred or even thousand dollar lens.This filter fit perfectly, appears to be durable, and had no scratches, etc on it when it arrived. I've been using Tiffen for years and they always deliver a great product.
I bought this for my son for his birthday. He wanted something to hold his 17" computer with ample space for textbooks, gear, etc. He seems pretty satisfied. It's become the backpack of choice.
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.
It took me a long time trying to get this running. The main problem was that the CD that comes with it does not contain the right driver. You must go online and download 1.13I have not used it a lot yet. I expect it will be a great accessory.Janni
I've only used this for a day and haven't had an opportunity to test out receiving phone calls with this device, but I must say that the FM transmitter portion is great. My iPhone 4 paired with the device with minimal difficulty and the sound quality of the music transmission was pretty good - better than any other FM transmitter I have used. I couldn't even really notice any static or sound interference. So far, I would highly recommend this for someone in the market for a device of this type.
Motorolla cable modems are the best in class - presently more then 8 years old and still working - highly recommend them.
I purchased the 605 and the DVR station. I didn't realise that you had to purchase a whole bunch of "plug ins" to get it working - I feel totally duped. One to get the Wifi web browser running, another to get the TV recorder to work, another to play MPEG2 at $20.00 - $30.00 each....
I'm the guy with a half-dozen remotes for each viewing area. I know how they all work, but they're a source of constant frustration for my wife. Why can't it be simpler?The Harmony One ads described our situation to a T, but the Harmony One remote was just more than I wanted to pay for another universal remote. I'd already tried several universal remotes - the type that require you to enter codes for each component - but none of them made controlling the TV/DVR/DVD/CD/Tuner/Cassette easier. If they worked - and not all of them did - they still just controlled the components using a single device, but you needed to know which devices to turn on, how to set them, etc., for the activity you wanted.Enter the Harmony. After it's configured for your components and the things you do with them, it takes a single button to do it. Watch TiVo? Press the button for Watch TiVo. It turns on the TV, sets it to the input channel for the DVR, switches on the receiver and sets it for the DVR, and then all its buttons are ready to operate those components--raise and lower volume, change channels, control the TiVo, etc. Want to watch a DVD? Press Watch DVD. It's that simple.Setting it up was easier than setting up any of the "enter codes" universal remotes, but it still requires knowing how the components work. After I installed the software that came with the Harmony, the software looked on the Harmony website for updates from its extensive database of products it can control. All I had to do then was choose my components by type, brand, and model from their list. After it knew what components I have (which it stores in a database for future reference), it asked me a few questions about how I use them; e.g., do I control the volume through the TV or the Receiver, what do I set the TV input control to when watching a DVD, stuff like that. Once it had those answers, it set up some of the one-button activities. I could add more, delete any I don't use, and modify any that don't work the way I want them to. Most that it set up were good to go immediately, although I tweaked one to make it work a little more to my liking.My wife can now control everything she wants to control with one button, and even I prefer the ease of use to the gaggle of remotes I used to use. The Harmony 880 was a better price value than the Harmony One, probably because it is now a discontinued model, but the company still supports it. It has a nice ergonomic feel, similar to my TiVo remote (which I no longer need), although the buttons are a little close together. The Harmony One has a little better separation between the buttons, but that wasn't worth the difference in price. All that sits on my end table now where the other remotes used to sit is the charging cradle where this one sits, saving not only space but batteries, too.Now my only question is, why didn't I do this sooner?
First off, to get it out of the way, out of the box the GPS software sucks. The good thing is you can change it. I use TomTom software. It cost $100 extra but well worth it.Now once you change the software this thing rocks. As I said it is the swiss army knife of GPS's (or PDA's how ever you want to look at it.)GPS - yep, it's got that. Works good too. This is what I mainly use it for. Love it.Wi-Fi - yep, it's got that. Has saved so much time and frustration by being able to hop on the internet just about anywhere to look something up. I use the internet explorer it comes with and don't have any problems. But I just use it to check on things when I don't have access to a normal computer. It isn't like I am writing this review with it.Sound recorder - *check* Hold one button and you are recording the conversation. Ever wish you could get what was said on tape? This will do it. You should tell someone they are being recorded, of course.MP3/Movie player - Sure. Windows media player to play what ever you want.Sync - *nod* Outlook/contacts or whatever.Skype - Maybe. Never actually used it but from what others say, it does work just fine.I think the worst thing is that with all the PDA software out there I could get even more out of this. All they need to add is a cell phone and camera and this thing would be in everyones pocket. Any single function can be done better by another device. But no other device can do everything it does better as far as I know.
My computer kept complaining about me hot disconnecting the external backup drive. Inspection showed a defective Radio Shack cable so I ordered this Belkin and have not had another episode.
Fairly well made. Documentation for backplane could be better. Fans are loud, don't buy this if that's going to be a problem. System with Core 2 Duo, 4 gigs of ram and 4) 500 gig hard drives is running cool though, that's worth the noise for me. SuperMicro motherboard went in absolutely without pain. Entire build went smoothly.
I purchased this item sight unseen. I did not realize that the lens was curved, like a fisheye lens. It will not take a protective UV filter or any other filter.
I ordered this battery under the impression that it was for a Lumix DMC-SZ3 camera, just released by Panasonic. It DOES NOT work for these type of camera. Theis battery showed up as an accessory for this camera in Amazon.com. Not sure why Amazon.com would place this battery as an option for this camera model. Wasted time and money!
I went back and forth over what new camera to buy. I want amazing pictures of my kids at Disney and I know I will get them with this camera ***edited: The pictures at Disney were bad, and the batteries-all 12- died so fast that an hour into our visit, I could no longer take photos!Less than a year later the SOB died on me. Just. Died. Found that out at my daughter's birthday. What's worse? When I took it back to the store I was told that this camera was being discontinued completely because so many of them are simply dying or breaking for no reason. I was sick. I loved this camera, but like another reviewer said, what good is an awesome camera...if it doesn't freaking work?!? I paid $300 for mine, and it died about 6 months later-I moved on to the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS, so far so good and the pictures are better than the kodak hands down. Awesome color-crisp shots. What ever you do, save yourself the headache and pass on this camera. I'll never by kodak again.
I used this cable to "slave" a second TV off my Directv box in our bedroom to one I installed in my outdoor bar.I had to run the cable into my closet, up into the attic and out the of my house just under the roof to my wall mounted TV in the bar.The cable works great-crystal clear HD broadcast.Anyone who buys a $50 HDMI cable from BestBuy is a dumb a**HDMI is digital signal, basically you are going to have a signal or not. No need to buy expensive overpriced super duper doodad gold platinum plated super cords.
I never put a new lens on my camera without protecting it first with an UV filter. The quality of the Tiffen filter is excellent and it does the job.
The stand is awesome and it holds up the weight of the iPad nicely. But when I was using it without any case on my iPad I noticed that it put on a few scratches on the back. nothing major but still they were there. I'm now using it occasionally with a case and it holds up the weight and I no longer worry about scratches.
Well I've owned this camera for about 3 months now and it has served me well at home and abroad. It was my first digital camera and it was very easy to use. I opened it and used it at the airport before departure in a matter of minutes. There are many functions on it, but I only wanted it for simple pics, which have all come out great, even in motion.So I highly recommed it.
I just received the Grundig 960 and am very pleased thus far.The cabinet is very nice and looks much like a similar vintage Grundig that sits in my fathers study. If you are looking for a high power shortwave radio set then you'll want to pass on this one but If like me you want a very nice radio with great looks and decent Am/FM performance then this radio is for you. As others have stated though there is one thing to note,this radio is big so make sure you've the space for it.
I am extremely happy with the screen and it has fully met my expectations (It had better at this price.). It came fully assembled on one very long box. The truck driver removed it from the truck and placed it on my cart. He offered to help me move it but said he was not allowed to enter my house.I mounted the screen by hanging it from the ceiling. It has two types of mount points -- one set for hanging from the ceiling and another set for mounting flat against a wall. It is very easy to pull down. Retracting the screen is done by pulling it down and then letting it retract. It stops about a foot outside the case. You then gently push on it until it is fully rolled up. The case is heavy gauge steel.
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.
Trust me - I know networking.... :-) I have two of these gizmos and they work just fine. Tremendous value. Nice features, good performance, nice Web interface. Look to ebay for GBIC - I found a good deal for about thirty bucks. I expect that most folks would be pleased with this switch.
Bought this as a gift based on the price and my satisfaction with previously purchased SanDisk products.
I got these for my daughter for Christmas. She loves them and she knows her music. My husband tried them and kinda had his lip out because he didn't get a set. I ordered him one and now he is happy too.
This lens is good for macro.it belongs mid-range zoom lens, not wide enough or not tele enough.for portrait, it is not clear but good for some people as it doers not show too much details, seems the AF did not work perfectly with my D80 camera except you use manual. kind of pain.hope to have a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens to take place of this one.
The Extreme III is a very fast card and excellent for storing large quantities of pictures as well as videos!Again, ScanDisk does it right!
The top reviewer has complained that the bass is overwhelmingly high. I do not have this same complaint. While playing games, listening to music, or watching movies, I find the audio to be crisp so that no detail escapes my attention. I have a pair of Sennheiser noise blocking earbuds which I use with portables, but I prefer this open design in the house, because it allows my friends and roommate to draw my attention if necessary.The long cable is perfect for my needs. It reaches all the way to my computer's audio output port with excess length available, if necessary. When I need to go portable, it wraps up neatly. My one complaint is that the cable clip sometimes needs to be attached to something or the weight of the excess cable can become uncomfortable, but this is usually not an inconvenience as the clip is sturdy and always stays where I put it. On the other hand, with shorter cables I sometimes found my headphones to pull out my Ipod's headphone jack when doing things like cleaning around the house or exercising. With these headphones, you can give yourself enough slack so that this will never happen, and then clip the headphones on your shirt collar or pocket (whichever you think more comfortable). I find these headphones to be a simple yet elegant solution to too-short headphone cables.I would recommend these headphones to anybody who enjoys clean, crisp audio from a relatively cheap pair of comfortable headphones. It excels for all uses: gaming, movies, music, and voice chat (with separate microphone). People on a budget who are fed up with cheap, low quality headphones should start their search here. Likely, you will come to the decision I did and purchase these.I would not recommend these headphones to audio professionals (there are better products from Sennheiser and others) or people who may find the exceptionally long cable to be an inconvenience.
Camera, mic, drivers, and software all worked fine. The clip will not hold properly on the rather wide edge of the Thinkpad T-series laptop. This caused the unit to constantly slip around and fall off. This is somewhat surprising from Logitech considering popularity of T-series laptops. Logitech Support acknowledged repeated emails but did not offer any solution or resolution.
I've had a Harmony remote for about seven years. It finally gave out. The soft buttons finally were getting very intermittent on making contact. This new Harmony is a huge improvement over the previous one. The touch buttons are firm and the contact is sure every time. I find the mute button is in a rather "awkward" place but that's only my personal preferences.If you're converting from a previous version of Harmony it's a snap. Just plug it in, make the "change remote" selection and it takes all you old settings and converts them to the new remote.
As is characteristically me, I did a lot of research when shopping for a new brand of blank DVD-R media, looking for the the most highly recommended & reviewed, consistently reliable (no 'coasters') brand. Years ago, Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim were highly recommended. Not being much of an online purchaser back then, I opted for Verbatim. (I had some good luck in a pinch with TDK and Sony.) For years, I happily used Verbatim with no complaints, but then Verbatim began giving me too many 'coasters' and compatibility problems. Back to research. Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden 8x were still by far the most highly regarded on tech forums, magazines, 'bench' tests, etc.. Due to my Verbatim experience, (and now that I've begun making online purchases - yay amazon.com!) Taiyo Yuden (now JVC) it was.This will be my third 100-pack spindle (cake box) of Taiyo Yuden 8x 4.7GB DVD-Rs and I have had two incomplete burns total. I consider that an excellent track record, especially considering the vast number of wasted plastic that accumulated from using other name brands (and the difficulty involved in trying to keep track of /find stores that carried disks within a brand that were better because of the country they were manufactured in, etc.)If making backup copies of your commercial DVD movies, I can't recommend Slysoft's AnyDVD, CloneDVD or CloneCD highly enough. Combined with Taiyo Yuden (JVC) DVD-Rs and this software, my backups & other burns play in our laptops, PCs & set-top DVD players of various ages and makes, including those of friends.Amazon vendor Media Supply has been timely, no ordering or delivery problems. (One spindle arrived with the plastic spindle broken at the base, but the disks were all fine.)
I have emailed this to several sites, philips sure screwed the pooch on this one:Thought you might be interested in my problem and possibly inform your readers. Last week a friend of mine ordered the Philips USA DVDR3355 at buy.com which is advertised as playing and recording all media formats(DVD-R/RW & DVD+R/RW). After receiving it, the machine would not recognize DVD-R disks. We consulted the acompaning manual and nowhere did it say it played DVD-R/RW only DVD+R/RW. Thinking it was a problem with the buy.com description we went to the philips website listing for the machinewhich lists the same specs as the buy.com listing, so we called philips customer support, who after checking with an engineer told us that philips did not manufacture a machine capable of playing or recording DVD-R/RW. Obviously, somebody at philips screwed up really bad.ThanksP.S.Althu Amazon does not advertise it as such, this player should support DVD-R/RW & DVD+R/RWJust got the runaround from Philips support
I have been researching plasma screens for about a year before I finally decided on a Panasonic. I was headed towards the consumer model with all the options, (which was a Consumer Reports best buy and the top rated CNET plasma), but then I found this model. It's the professional version with the same screen. It comes with inputs for component, composite, s-video, and PC. You can order other input cards for HMDI or any other input device if you want it. It doesn't have speakers or a tuner, which is okay for me since I have a DVR and I use my surround system. All I needed was a great looking screen and this is it. I shopped around for pricing on all the shopping sites, and there are some shady places that sell opened boxes or reconditioned screens for a "better price". Some try the old bait and switch or try to sell you the massive extended warranty. Panasonic won't honor the warranty from some of these stores too! Beware! The best price from a reputable place is from Tiger Direct. I hadn't ordered from them before, but I figured I'd have Amazon's buyer protection if I needed it. They shipped my order the same day and it arrived six days later via ABF Freight. I had ordered a Peerless SF-660P wall mount for it that arrived the same day, thank goodness! (I got it from the Peerless Industries website, if you're interested.) Everything is perfect and I couldn't be happier with how this screen looks on my wall. It has the best picture of any screen I've looked at. I highly recommend it.
I have only used this battery twice so far. It seems to have plenty life in it. Made it through a one hour recording with a lot of zooming in and out and only used about one half of the battery charge. Have to admit I was using the viewfinder and not the LCD screen. But I think that's still pretty good. Also a lot cheaper then the OEM Panasonic battery.
I wasn't sure about purchasing this Docking Speaker system, but I read all the reviews and decided to give it a try. It is very simple to use and the price was right! The sound is pretty good, but I wish it had a bass boost.
This is my first experience with an electric sharpener. My writing utensils are normally mechanical pencils and pens. For the few pencils I got, I normally use a manual sharpener. So my initial impression was that this unit physically felt sturdy and high quality.It was quick and easy to switch between the different size dials. The sharpening process was quick but not entirely flawless. But I suppose that could be because I wasn't used to operating an electric sharpener. Regular lead pencils seem to sharpen better than colored pencils.The cup that comes with the sharpener is easily detached and is large enough to contain a sizable quantity of debris. Overall I still prefer manual sharpeners but that is just my preference. If you are in the market for electric sharpeners, then this is a decent choice as long as the price is south of twenty-five bucks.
I bought this camera last december, It's great, I have to say It's the best buy for the money, The quality is great, great battery life, but the only problems I have found are lot of crashes on the software Easyshare over Win XP, but not big deal. Also I don't like the Quicktime format for Video/Audio (*.mov) because the compression format could be better than this one. The mayor problem I have found is taking pictures at night, most of them are out of focus, or with a orange shadow around the objects, specially if it is a open wide picture.Anyway if the most part of your pictures are going to be taked on good light, don't think it twice, buy this one.
The Apple iPod Connector is very good. It preforms as if you were connected to a PC, but it takes a little more time. I would reccogmend this to anybody who goes on vacation and takes a lot of pictures. But remember to not lose your camera USB Cable.
I have the Garmin Rino 530HCx GPS. This GPS works great for everthing I use it for. I live in north western corner of Montana and hunt in the mountains and loaded my Rino with topos of my hunting areas. It allows me to see ridges, valleys, bowls, and streams where I might find deer and elk. It helped me find a good area for me and my wife to sit and watch and it payed off, my wife got her first deer. The radio works great with other radios, it keeps me from having to carry 1 extra thing. My buddys have to carry a gps and radio and I have both in 1 unit. Works great in the mountains with great range and I love that you can turn the volume down and it vibrates when someone hits the call button in stead of beeps and scares off the game. All around I think this is the best gps unit on the market and I think for all the features it has that the price is right. You get what you pay for but with this unit you get more.
Even though I ordered the cord to short, this was a good quality item for the price it is sold for.
My daughter was taking a photo. class using my old Pentax SLR and needed to take some extreme closeups. I purchased this set so she could do so. The set fit the camera perfectly and with no light leakage. She did great in the class. What more could we ask for?
This refurb works great for half the price! This is my 2nd D-link product - I still use the D-link router which is 4 years old; will continue to buy their products.
This cable worked perfectly and it comes in handy as I find myself connected many media devices to my tv often.
I use it primarily for Audio Books. I listen to them while doing the dishes, while running, and sometimes right before bed. The best feature is that when I turn it off, it remembers where I was and starts me right back there!There's more than enough volume for me, and with a single AAA rechargeable battery, I'm styling for a good long time. I took the Zen Nano on a trip, plugged it into my car stereo through an adapter (not included), and wiled away the miles listening to Old Time Radio program. Beats looking at the plain landscape in TX.1GB was enough for me. I can fit a dozen or more Audio Books on the Nano. I like that I can plug it straight into my computer without having some nonsense proprietary software to transfer files.I haven't used the voice recorder function yet. I assume it works, but I just have no need for it. It also, apparently, will digitize a signal input. That must be what that extra cable is for. Don't need it, don't use it. Probably works, though. I tried out the FM radio. It works, but who listens to radio these days? I was really surprised by all of the features they packed into this mp3 player. It even has EQ settings! I actually use those.I've been nothing but happy with this little gadget. It sure makes the 20 minute drive to work easier to swallow.Would I buy it again? Damn straight!
Use of this filters is something of the past. Photoshop makes easier work correction after picture taken. Digital era is on.
These labels are easy to use. They have two stripes on the back for easy take off. Plus they dry quickly and are nice and sticky.
My wife needed a long cable to connect her embroidery-capable sewing machine to her computer where the embroidery software resides. This cable is the right length (3 meters), it has the proper USB connectors (A/B), it works, the price is right, and it arrived quickly by USPS with free shipping. 5-stars!
I am very much pleased with the quality of the product. The price was a very competive one, the shipping quote was reasonable. I do however have a problem with the (11)days its gonna take to get to my address. I ordered the item on the 3rd of September, and according to the delivery company affiliated with Amazon(Eagle Delivery) its not gonna arrive until the 14th. Other than that I believe my purchase with Amazon was a quality one. I am however quite excited about experiencing High Definition TV on my new Toshiba 57h84(Whenever it gets here). I am so upset with the shipping company that I will not order any more big screen tv's from amazon. The shipping company blames amazon for inadequate information on the track shipment page, saying their estimates are wrong. I dont, wont, and will not seek to use Eagle shipping Company any more, because I dont understand how a shipment coming from Harrisburg, PA, can get to NC, and end up in Charlotte, completely bypassing the destination address in Greensboro. I am so disappointed to the point of being sick. Amazon needs to invest in another shipping company, or they are gonna lose customers.
I wouldn't use these all the time but they are very handy to have when you don't have the right size battery. They are definitely great to have in a pinch! I just make sure I get the right size battery ASAP as an AA battery doesn't last long in something that needs a D.
First, I would like to thank the reviewer who stated his work-around for an invalid code. I also received this error when inputting my code directly into the console. The trick is to redeem this code on your PC via your XBOX live account on xbox.com. It shouldn't be this hard, perhaps the code needed more time to become valid on the console-side, but without this helpful review I would have been stuck waiting.The code does take a long time to generate on Amazon. I have a very fast broadband connection and was surprised it took a few minutes to do it's thing. I can see how someone with a slower connection might have given up assuming an error had occurred.I think I will be purchasing a physical card from Amazon or utilizing the xbox.com marketplace from this point forward.
Gave this to my parents for their dvd player. They like to rent a lot of redbox movies, so their dvd player was pretty dirty. Had to use it a couple times in a row since it was so dirty.
I purchased this flash from Samy's Camera back around 2006, it was my first flash ever, and until this day i am still using it (A LOT) and this is in the original condition, never failed, never had it repaired. It has worked for me without any problems whatsoever and this is the ONLY flash i have and used. I am very impressed by its performance. When my dad bought his D300 he bought the big giant and heavy SB900 and i told him he did not need that big flash. The SB600 is all you could ever need, at least that has been my case, this flash is even more powerfull than the SB700. NEWER BIGGER flash devices are also way more complicated than this one, and unecessary if you don't use them for what they are intended.Not much more to say about it, is really great yet simple!
This is just a plain sweetheart of a lens. It covers the useful 18-35 mm range (which is 27-52mm on a Nikon digital SLR, which is a VERY useful range). This lens costs less than half the price of the (expensive) professional Nikon 17-35, and does almost as nice a job. Sufficiently nice, in fact, that most amateurs will not discern much, if any, difference. While not built like a tank, I think that the quality of construction on this one is excellent, and more than adequate for enthusiastic amateurs and even some pros.On a Nikon digital SLR, which will use the center portion of this lens (due to the size of the sensor in the SLR) you can expect excellent, even spectacular results. This is a fabulous lens for landscape and nature shots, portraits, or just plain walking around taking pictures. Someone who only wanted one lens that was not a telephoto could do much worse than to select this excellent, versatile lens. This one is great for parties, vacations, and the works.The images I have shot with this lens have all featured superb contrast, are very sharp, and have beautiful color rendition. There just is not a lot not to like about this lens. I give it 4 stars for overall performance, but 5 stars for value and price/performance. Some lenses just get it all together and work and become keepers. This is one of those.
I have never been disappointed with PNY memory modules. This was priced right and a cheap way to improve performance on my desktop that required these specs.
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!
I wanted an HDMI cable to connect from my Xbox 360 to my new HDTV. So being joe average, I went to my local Wally World to pick it up. I found THIS EXACT CABLE... not one like it, but this exact SKU, for (no, I'm not kidding) $24.99. A buddy of mine used his phone to check Amazon for the same sku (he scanned the bar code to find the product) and fount it here for $2.42. Since it weighed so little, Amazon shipped it free. That's 1/10th the price, for the same cable. I'm buying cables and accessories from Amazon.com from now on!
These headphones are a good deal for the price. Everyone hears things a little differently and uses headphones for different types of music.To me, at the $100 pricepoint these can't be beat. Some people will prefer the sound of Sennheiser's or other brands, but I prefer the very neutral and tight sound these headphones produce. I use these headphones at my computer instead of speakers so I do not disturb roommates or neighbors. I play all types of music on them (mostly trance these days) and have no complaints with the sound. They are certainly not quite audiophile level, but far better than the cheap 20-50 dollar units. I also find these headphones ideal for gaming. I get excellent positional hearing from them. That of course is also dependant on the game and sound card you are using as well.These are also excellent headphones for DJ's and musicians as they are very neutral and you can hear all the details some of the more bass heavy headphones miss.These headphones are built solid and are collapsible making them easy to transport. I have no doubt these headphones will be in good shape 10 years from now despite me having dropped them now and then and my heavy use of them.My only gripe would be that the stock foam/pleather earphones can get a bit hot making your ears a little sweaty if you use them for a long period of time. There are replacement solutions for that issue however - check out one of the big headphone forums like headwize.com or head-fi.com for info on that.
I tried so many different things and my PC could not recognize the device. I even bought a new router to ensure nothing was wrong with my original one. Netgear customer service was not of too much help. Poor product!
I bought an earlier model Panasonic DVD-RV21. I rarely used it and it seemed to function fine except once in a great while I had to turn it off to get it &quot;unconfused&quot; and, it seemed a bit slow to read the DVD's. Now after it is off-warranty, I'm getting the &quot;H02&quot; message too. The player can't read the DVD's because it won't spin. It's not the motor and the laser lens is clean. I think Panasonic has a serious &quot;logic&quot; bug/problem with their design. I love Panasonic quality and features, but now I am soured on Panasonic DVD players. This thing looks like new and I only played maybe 15-20 DVD's on it. TOO BAD! I refuse to pay them to fix it and get an eventual encore breakdown. I'll try Sony next!
Used this lens for an overseas trip. I used it as my primary walk around lens. Great for taking panaramic shots and close up wide angle effects. Fells solid and constructed of high quality.
It has all the space you need in order to fit all macbook items (power supply, mouse, remote, etc). It is very confortable to carry and seems to protect your Macbook pretty well.
The original power charger had lasted me several years, but was starting to give out in February of 2009. On the 24th of that month, I purchased this item. This was middle of the road for price, not the cheapest, but not the most expensive, so I thought it might last. It worked like a charm . . . for 6 months. Now I find myself in the market for another charger for my X40, as this one has already given out.I'm not a heavy laptop user, I don't wind cables tightly, or keep them wound up for long periods of time. This adapter didn't fall, have an accident, or suffer any unusual event that could cause damage. Yesterday I pulled it out of my laptop bag, and it worked intermittently, when I kinked it in a certain way. Today it won't work at all.[...]
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.
Why do people write fake reviews??? some1 has written stories which isn't true.. This is a Ok product and worth penny.
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!!!
I was somewhat hesitant to purchase this item due to the comments about the sound (being not loud enough) because I am hearing impaired. However, because a friend had this item and praised it so highly, I decided to get it and order a compact speaker to go with it. When the player arrived, I immediately gave it a try. I couldn't figure out why others said the volume was not good enough! Even being hard of hearing, I had no difficulty hearing my exercise dvds.It is possible that there are levels of sound that others are accustomed to hearing that I have not heard in years and, therefore, do not miss. Or, it might be that the volume might not be good enough in a large room full of talking people or in a moving car. However, alone in my bedroom (about 12'x13'), I had no difficulty with the volume being too low! Nor did I have any difficulty understanding what was being said.If you are looking for a portable dvd player for playing exercise dvds this is well worth the money!
I had one of these for all of five days before I sent it back. While it was portable, flexible, silent, and capable of rolling up to fit into a pocket, it was also too unresponsive to touch typing. To accurately register typed characters, I had to resort to two-fingered hunt-and-peck typing because using all ten fingers was just too much for it. Even when I did so, about thirty per cent of the time characters would simply not register. On top of all of this, the amount of force necessary to make the keys register keypresses aggrivated my RST, which was the final straw. I've returned my Virtually Indestructible USB Keyboard.
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.
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.
This is not the perfect replacement speaker for every situation but at less than $25, it's hard to beat it for many situations.I have a TV in a guest room with original speakers not working and these work great in that situation.The setup on these could not be easier. You get three cords. An 1/8" to 1/8", and two RCA to RCA plugs - one white & one red. You plug the red RCA from the right speaker to the "right" plug on the back of the subwoofer. You plug the white RCA plug from the left speaker to the "left" plug on the back of the subwoofer. You plug the 1/8" to the back of the TV set and the other end to INPUT. Plug in the power cord and turn it on. There are two volume controls in the back - one for the BASS and one for VOLUME. Turn up to the highest setting and then control the volume from your TV, the PC or your ipod - no point in fiddling with the volume control on the speakers ...That 1/8" plug you can also plug into the back of your computer or any portable audio device like an ipod.Or if you're like me and if your computer has it, you can go to Radio Shack or Amazon has it - get a stereo RCA plug to 1/8" and you'll get stereo sound to these speakers from your TV or computer.Sound quality - crisp reproduction - bass is not very powerful but adds just the right nuance. These speakers are not really for if you love thump-thump bass but if great for a TV, a small dorm room, an office cubicle for most types of music and television.A great bargain.
Althogh some people have been saying that the Rio Carbon is better, I highly disagree. The iPod has games and other extras while the R.C. doesn't. The R.C. has 5 gigab. of space compared to the iPod's 4, but can't hold many more songs. If Documents is what you are interested in, still get the iPod because your average document is 5-10KB, and there are a 100KB in a Megab. (is that right or is it a 1000? I'm not sure.) and a 1000 Magab. in a Gigab. times 4, I think you'll have enough space!
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.)
This is by far my favorite Palm V/Vx case. I tried the default cover/case/thing that ships with the Palm V but, after accidentally setting off the up/down button way too many times, I decided it was time to find a new case. I tried one of those faux leather ones but found it too large for my taste. Then a friend turned me on to the Palm V Hard Case (this one), which I have been using ever since.The only real drawback is that you have to remove the Palm prior to docking it in the cradle. I've often thought that setting the docking station on a glob of silly putty would solve this but, as it turns out, sliding the Palm V out of [and then back in] the case takes no time at all.At first I didn't think I would use this case very much. After all, I have to remove the Palm every time I want to drop it on the cradle and the case doesn't really "look" all that solid. It's been nearly a year now and I'm still very happy with the Hard Case. More important, this case has definitely earned its keep by protecting my Palm Vx from the daily abuse I put it through. I wince whenever I think back to the flimsy default cover that came with the device.The Hard Case does an excellent job of protecting the Palm V while maintaining the slim form. Granted, the case does add to the size of the device but it's still the smallest case I have found that provides this level of protection. You'll often find my Palm in my back [jeans] or shirt pocket without a worry of anything happening to the device.If it weren't for the varied opinions of the other reviewers, I would recommend this as a "no-brainer" gift. You might want to check this out with your intended recipient beforehand.
My main purpose when I bought the Philips Key019 Ring Camcorder was to use it as a thumb drive and secondly as a camcorder for quick videos on the go. I also intended to take quick pictures here and there that I normally would not bring my bigger, bulkier and more expensive 5MP digital camera; for fear of losing it or breaking it. Like many MFDs out there don't expect this device to be a great mp3 player, USB drive, digital camera or a camcorder. But I was impressed with each aspect on this particular unit. I've read a few reviews out there already and I would agree with most of them. Here are my thoughts on each:Thumb DriveGreat USB drive. Detected without problems on Win 2000 and XP. Transfer files at a reasonable rate. 124MB useable space.CameraPicture quality was surprisingly good. Not the best but good for its size. Lighting is very important! Some photos seem washed out in bright conditions and it didn't capture pictures well in low light.Color LCD viewfinder was added plus I thought. *You can review pictures and videos when the supplied remote is attached.MP3 PlayerNice mp3 playback (sound) but no play list option.CamcorderVideo will be shaky because of its small size but worked well. And again lighting is important here too.*You can review pictures and videos when the supplied remote is attached.Although this device was a lot bigger than I had hoped for(about the size of one and a half lighter), it worked fairly well overall. It was easy to use and had a "cool" factor. On the bad side, the power indicator didn't work well and the charging time was a bit long for me. If you are a gadget lover, get this item. It is a well rounded unit but it will never replace any of the 4 devices mentioned.
I can carry my Rebel XTi with a 70-200 f/2.8 IS lens attached, and still have two extra sections inside the bag. The outside pouches are very handy for cards, pens, and extra stuff.
I purchased two of these units for the sole purpose of constructing a parabolic dish wifi bridge to span roughly 1000 feet(it works great). The stock firmware works well enough but is pretty bare bones (dd-wrt would be great, but no dice yet).
This is my second digital camera. I own Canon Powershot G2 and I am very happy with it but I was looking for a light, small camera to take it with me anywhere is the pocket or purse. Coolpix 4100 is a cheap, handy camera, very easy to use. You can take great shots with it. The only thing which may bother is the flash. It is not very strong so pictures taken with a bad light may be blurry. And everytime you take photo with a flash, you will need to wait few seconds before the flash recharges. However, for that amount of money, I think it is a great buy!
Does a really impressive job as an Ipad 3 stand.What's not to like?The Rock Bottom Price,the Build Quality?I love this!Best stand that I could buy!More importantly kudos to amazon.Package arrived late,4 days although I am a prime customer and they refunded the full amount!Impressed!
Good scanner, decent software.The scanner itself is lightweight and somewhat small, though it is not intended for space-saving. It's not bulky like most Visioneer models, but it's not slim, either. The one problem I have with the scanner itself is that the top often slides off when I don't intend it to, and it's annoying to have to put the little hinges back into the scanner.The quality is okay; it's not something I'd use to scan pictures and expect them to be all perfect quality, but I scan art with this scanner, and for that purpose it is sufficient. It's not meant for something professional, and for the price it is well worth it.As far as the software goes... the people complaining that it makes their computers freeze probably have a technical problem with their computers, not the actual scanner or the scanner software. Problems such as this could easily be fixed if people had the incentive to actually learn a little something about computers, instead of expecting the entire digital world to work with the simplicity and &quot;user friendly&quot; ease of AOL or Windows XP. It'd be nice if all of the digital world did work like that, but the real world doesn't, either. Sometimes it's a simple problem such as a driver incorrectly installed or the wrong driver installed (which, in most cases, is the USER's fault) and people spend months struggling with their computers going haywire. Then they end up complaining that it's the company's fault, when a lot of times I'm just seeing it's the innate inability for some humans to interact with technology. I'm just a little tired of seeing good products get bad reviews and bad ratings because people don't know how to work with technology.Tangent aside, this is pretty much a good scanner with decent software (personally, I prefer importing the images through Adobe, but, whatever).
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.
From the first time I used this product it failed to charge my battery... I have to use a pair of small pieces of aluminium foil placed between the battery and the charger's contacts in order to make it work. However it may be dangerous and I prefer to buy a new battery-charger (not of the same brand, of course...)
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 haven't really used it that much yet, but it did charge up just fine the first time. I bought it to replace a Canon that somehow got misplaced.
I ordered two units to test this product out. One worked, the other had a bad connection and was useless (couldn't get to the disconnect to try to solder it either). Not really a good price on this either. This type of unit also requires an additional 9v-type snap connector - which could be a plus if your project needs a quick way to switch out power units, but in my case just added to the expense of using this item. All in all, I do not recommend.
The Cable came right away just as expected. It was well packaged and the communicate was superb. I would buy this product and or from this vendor again anytime. This Cable style is the best I have found and have bought several lengths... best design for this type of product
This is one of the best lenses you can buy for your Nikon DSLR period!I loved this lens on the D40 and I love it even more on my D300
I have owned 3 Epson C86 printers. They worked great for about a month and did produce outstanding color results. The problem is that the print heads get clogged very easily. The heads are incredibly small in order to spray very fine droplets of pigment, but when those same tiny heads get clogged, you get ugly lines through your masterpiece. Epson's cure: run a head cleaning ritual where you waste large amounts of ink, as the process (usually in vain) attempts to clean the heads.After returning the printer for lousy performance, I bought the Canon Pixma 4200 and have had no problems. The Canon has never been plagued with clogged print heads, and it produces superb color printouts.Don't waste your money on the Epson printer. It will drive you nuts!
The supplied USB drivers do not work with Windows 2000. Palm has some pre-release driver on their Web site but I could not get these to work with my Windows 2K installation. I don't doubt it might work for some people but not for me. I wasted a lot of time messing around with this. Windows 2000 has been our for how long and Palm still can't get this right? This one is being returned.
The only problem I have is getting edited video back on the DV tape. Does anybody know if this camera has a DV in feature? Otherwise it is good for the price you have to pay for it.
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
The amount in which I paid, I'm very satisfied with the results. Not are they great, they do NOT fall out when using at the gym, running or anything like that. Also that they are resistant to water helps alot, since I'm deployed out in Afghanistan, and boy do things get hot out here. Yeah, as far as the bright green color, its basically whether if it bothers you or not. It doesn't bother me, and its bright enough to find in a room with ease. Yes, they are not the best products as far as sound wise, but for under 50 bucks, you surely can't beat it...
i love this thing.. works well to check my mixes on a small set of speakers which is what everyone uses with there docks n computers anyway nowadays and it works well on the beach too.. my girlfriend loves it..
This receiver is an amazing value.I was using a Sony Str-de575 5.1 channel receiver before and thaught I liked sony until I got this. This receiver produces clean clear sound like my old techniks did from '75 and it even has a loudness button I thought those were no longer being used, it made my front JBL E80's soud terriffic i hardly even have my sub on anymore!! This is the best receiver for the price all great reviews on this product is what sold me and I couldent be happier with my purchase.
I use these headphones on a daily basis for work ~ for less than $20 bucks, you get cushy pads around the ears, adjustable volume for each ear, and only one cord into one of the earpieces to work with, so you're not constantly tangling yourself up.The only thing that could have made these better would have been one of those coiled cords, to make storage easier.Other than that, these are really great for the price!!
The hood has easy release button, which the free hood that comes with my VR lens doesn't have, but it does do the job of protect sunlight but i think it suffer when shoot in close up, example the hood will block the light which cause like a shadow in your picture, make sure you take that off.
This remote is great!! Finally a remote that you don't have to spend hours trying to program. Just log into their website and download the commands for all your components. I also own the Pronto, and this remote is far easier to use.
These speakers arrived just in time for a mad party at the apartment, and they pretty much MADE the night! These are perfect for all the college students out there looking for some crazy bass without an insane price tag. The volume limit won't get so loud as to kill your eardrums, as with higher quality (and more expensive) speaker sets, but who wants that anyway? Besides, these speakers can still get LOUD. They definitely hold their own. Apartment dwellers out there... brace yourself for the noise complaints. Love them!
This lens definitely offers "L" quality pictures when the aperture is turned up to 2.8 and above. The quality peaks at 5.6F. Offers nice and beautiful bokeh (but not round). The construction is good, especially when compared to its 1.8 counterpart. Auto-focus is fast and very accurate.The Bad: Bokeh are not round. Not a great fan of purple halo in large aperture settingsQuick comparison to Sigma 50mm 1.4* Sigma controls the purple halo better* is too heavy* slower focus (probably twice slower)* very slightly better bokeh than canon* the quality of pictures are very similar* does it worth the extra 100 bucks? From my view - nope.Other lens to consider:* Canon 50mm 1.8 (cheap and good)* Cannon 50mm 2.5 macro (if you are into semi-macro)* Sigma 50mm 1.4 (Pricey)* Canon 50mm 1.2 (Too pricey, not worth the extra grand IMO)
You get what you pay for...you can barely tell what the picture looks like on the digital screen after you take it.
Hauppauge products work great - 100% stable, great video quality.
Works great in my 2010 Equinox. No issues seeing over it in my rear view mirror. Goes on and comes off in seconds. Stores under the front seat very easily. I am using it with a philips dvd player. Would buy again, It's a great product that I should have bought sooner.
I have yet to install it, but it came packaged very well and arrived in a decent amount of time. Will Update Soon.
I purchased this product and returned it in 3 days. It would play for 20 minutes and then the DVD would spin out of control and the unit would heat up. This happenned in the car and plugged into the wall. Also, when you adjusted the screen, the picture would fade out and it need to be moved up and down to finally get the screen to come back. I bought the Panasonic LV70 and it is a much better product in my opinion ( light, solid, incredible sound ). The Audiovox also became VERY hot when played for short period of time and the unit was incredibly heavy.
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.
ATI continues their legacy of making the worst software to grace Windows runtime, and let me tell you why. Many of the features of this product that SHOULD be really cool usually cause your system to crash (beware the integrated tv window in internet explorer). If ANYTHING remotely graphics intensive (such as a BASIC windows screensaver - even "blank screen") is running on your pc the tv function will not work. Period. This means you have to actually disable screensavers in order to schedule a record. COME ON!! HOW COULD THEY THINK THAT'S ACCEPTABLE!? The ATI multimedia center is a gargantuan bug-ridden beast of a program, probably written by monkeys consuming illegal substances, that seems to take pleasure in freezing, glitching, and crashing this way and that. It's almost as if ATI actually TRIES to see how many new error messages they can create. I don't know why, maybe I enjoy torture and suffering, but I have tried various incarnations of this product off and on since 2001 (and all of their driver releases since) on various pc's and configurations and each time I have given up in frustration and anger. And you can forget finding something useful on their website. They actually have copious amounts of FAQ's on their site but somehow in my experience none of their topics ever apply to the error of the day. And don't even get me started on that poor excuse for a listings guide. It looks like it was designed in 1998 and hasn't been updated since (though I know it has). It only brings up more errors when I try to use it so I've given up on that entirely. I figured I'd just deal with the problems I'm having and settle for mediocrity when I decided to try Leadtek's Winfast TV2000 Expert. That's when I became really angry. The thing works perfectly. No glitches, no bugs, super stable, BETTER picture, faster tuner, better software. It costs about $20-$30 less as well.Look, save yourself the trouble. Everyone knows that if you want a hassle-free experience you get an Nvidia graphics card instead of an ATI. The same applies here. Get the Leadtek. It has all the same major features including RCA and S-Video inputs, stereo TV sound, a remote, and the ability to schedule recordings, plus it has an FM tuner built-in (TV Wonder doesn't). The most frustrating part of this whole experience is that I've spent several years trying to get an ATI product to work LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO when there have been better products out there all along. I only have myself to blame. Don't make the same mistake
As another reviewer stated, this is the best mount on the market for a large plasma. I put a 58 inch plasma on my first one, and it was so good that I bought a second mount for my next TV. It swings out and lets you point the TV anywhere in the room, left-and-right but the up/down orientation is fixed once you lock down the bolts.The unit is strong, not wobbly in any manner. Highly recommended.
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
This is a great little device. It is solidly built, has good audio and video, and easy controls. I use it all over the house these days to watch movies or listening to my Ipod while running on the treadmill, doing dishes, folding laundry, or playing on my computer.Audio: speakers can play much louder and better than you'd expect from a unit this size. I was afraid it would have a small tinny sound I wouldn't be able to hear when making any noise myself. It has a lot of power and sounds very good.Video: 7" is a good screen size. Picture is wonderful even on lowest brightness setting. No problems with motion artifacts. Subtitles on DVDs are clear and readable.External Hookups: Has 2 headphone plugins. Comes with AV cable to output to a TV or take input from any device.Controls: Buttons are sturdy and straightforward. Thankfully everything is done with separate buttons rather than being hidden in a painful menu system like so many other products. You can switch aspect ratio, audio-video source and control all aspects of DVD playing from buttons right on front center of device. Remote has similar excellent controls are nicely labeled. Remote comes with battery.Build Quality: Very sturdy. One of the reasons I move it around a lot is because I can - it is strong enough to handle it. When the lid is closed it fits nicely in the hand and keeps playing then you just pop it open again where you want. Controls on side for brightness and volume are recessed so they don't stick out. All edges are bevelled or rounded so it's smooth and easy to carry.Random Things: It's nice that it comes with the AV cable to output to a TV or take input from another device. Also comes with a car lighter adapter. Stated battery life of 2.5 hours is only for playing DVDs. It will play Ipod video for 5+ hours.Complaint: internal battery only charges when device is switched to Off. To be perfect it should recharge anytime it's on AC power.Overall: This thing is a great device for extending your Ipod listening/watching away from headphones-only. It's light, strong, and has good video and audio output.
I bought this to use with the Verizon LG VX8300. It worked right out of the box, no problems. With this you can shoot all the photos and video you want and take along a lot of music as well. I use the included SD adapter to transfer music and photos between the phone and laptop. My laptop has an SD slot built in. If yours doesn't you'll need to use a card reader.Of course the thing is tiny so it takes some getting used to inserting and removing it from the phone. Just use a little finesse and you should be fine. If you have a VX8300 you'll love having this MicroSD card.
My husband bought this lens for my birthday and I haven't put down my camera since then. It captures light beautifully and the blurring a effect adds drama to my photos. I love the color and sharpness the lens adds on to the photos. I didn't know that a great lens can make such a difference. I reccomend this lens to anyone searching for an emazing portrait lens.
First, got delivery (with regular shipping) in less than 24 hours - warehouse must have been just down the street! So, was positively predisposed.Printer and fax set up was simple, sharing existing (VOIP) phone line. Printer is great quality and reasonably fast. Copies are slow enough to discourage heavy use, but convenient for a few copies.Only downside at all? Small ink cartridges - keep spares handy.
When I bought my A75, I did a little research, and the reviews I read were great. 2 years later, I am happy with my choice. I got an excellent camera that has taken a lot of pictures on different places: beaches, mountains, cities... The quality of the pictures is awesome. Even if it is not a 7MP, I think that for an "amateur home user", this camera is more than enough
Can't believe that there are so many people with the same complaint. My DEFCON computer lock just decided to stop working. How are these people still able to sell this product??? Really wish I would have had this information before purchasing this awful lock.
I replaced a new JVC RX-8040 with this unit. This Pioneer model is fantastic! It took about 90 minutes to set-up with a set of JBL SCS300.7 speakers. Sound quality at low, mid, and high volume is excellent. A/V switching works perfectly. The "AVD SUR" button that toggles through a variety of different sound distributions is exciting. I used the THX button while watching Saving Private Ryan and I thought the tank was coming through my house.The audio set-up was the easiest I've ever used. The unit comes with a microphone that you plug in the front. Place the microphone in the center of the room and choose "set-up." The receiver plays tones through each speaker, measures the direction, sound, etc. through the microphone, then adjusts the receiver for optiumum quality. My set-up worked perfectly the first time.My teenage son then played his music at high volume, high enough to hurt my ears, and it was crystal clear, clean, and distortion free.I then played some classical music at low volume and promptly fell asleep.I have the system configured in a 18x26 room with 7 speakers and the subwoofer.I would recommend this receiver to my family and friends.
I was really having a hard time deciding on something that A) sounded good, B) looked good and C) didn't cost a small fortune. After reading a zillion reviews, I decided to get this one. I'm really happy with it! It doesn't have Bose quality sound, but I wouldn't really expect it to. What it does have is good, clear sound, a simple, nice look and a reasonable price. So far I am very very pleased. :)
I liked the thing so much I bought two. Hate the remote, can't figure out the Disc Explorer feature, but it swallows up the discs. Until you have emptied the shelves of hundreds of jewel boxes and DVD cases you just can't fully appreciate the miracle of this machine. Forget all the features--it plays just about everything and if there is a sound quality difference from my old one disc Denon player, I'm incapable of hearing it. The DVDs play perfectly and I'm much more comfortable if the kids merely press buttons than if they are handling the DVDs.Sure, in a few years everything will probably be kept on harddrive, but it is important to me to have my collection instantly accessible. DO NOT attempt to use the features--I spent hours entering title information and somehow it all got erased. I keep a log on the computer and a recent printout right next to the machine--it is so easy to dial up the disc you want that you find yourself re-discovering your music collection--not to mention the instant access to all your movies. This machine is worth twice its price.
hey, the thing works for me, I'm happy. I did have to download a patch for it at logitech's website, because windows vista wouldn't recognize it, but after installing the patch it works fine.
I bought two of these switches five years ago when the price came down to $60 on sale. The first one started acting bad after three years. The second one started acting bad after five. Both have intermittent problems at 1000BaseT speeds (100BaseT is fine). My buddy bought one on the same day as me. His completely died after five years. Except for my very first Netgear router, this brand has not failed to disappoint. I'm sticking with the cheap Airlink stuff.
The cord came quickly in the mail. The cord works well; especially for the price. It is used for our dvd player right now and has worked great.
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!
I understand that this is a good deal, but our cord broke after 3 weeks of use of it. I am not happy with how it has gone out so quickly, worth it for a short amount of time, but next time I will buy a more expensive one from the store.
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.
This printer is a bit past its prime, with regards to its features. Other printers offer more, but this little guy is a champ. He works well, is very reliable, quiet and fast.We have not experienced the jamming problems cited by other folks.
does not work as describedcompany does not stand behind their productswhen contacted i was just blown offdo not order from this company
The order process was easy to use, the item was delivered as expected in a few days and was without issue.
I really wanted to give Canon 5 stars on this one. The footprint is small, the idea so superb, but the printer doesn't reproduce the pictures I print faithfully.Canon support has been excellent, but, they replaced my ES1 that was printing dark pictures with an all new one, and the results were the same. So, until I can get a true representation of the pictures that I am trying to print, this printer gets a 3 star.The print quality is amazing, but the darkness of the prints makes the features on a person's face undetectable, ruining all family pics. There is no option to make adjustments on the printer, so unless you want to edit all your pictures (that really don't need editing) you are stuck with darker than real shots.
I use this to connect my iPad to the tv. The cord work as it should but it seems a little thinner then what I thought it would be. For the price though I think that I got a great deal!
I bought DS-40 to record the sunday sermons on my church. It's a small church, so I figured a digital voice recorder will be enough and let me tell you that it is enough. Pastor wears the Olympus ME-15 Microphone (purchased separately) around his chest, then delievers the message as usual through another microphone which is connected directly to an amp.After the service I get the recorder from the pastor, then copy the file to my computer, use Switch(ver 1.33) to convert the wma sermon file to mp3, and edit the file using Audacity to trim away any unwanted noise/beginning/end, adjust the volume. After that, my wife records the reading of the passages on the bible and the title of the sermon and I combine the two files and it's ready!Recorded voice quality is very good!
Que fiasgo!. Este producto debe ser retirado y si acaso, emitir una versi&oacute;n ultra mejorada pero con otro nombre para evitar desacreditar el nombre Lynksys y Cisco. Recomiendo a los fabricantes que revisen el manual de configuraci&oacute;n porque simplemente NO SIRVE. El fabricante debe adem&aacute;s tener un manual para configuraci&oacute;n manual. Tuve que arregl&aacute;rmelas para configurarlo, porque nadie sin algunos conocimientos de redes va a salir a camino con ese in&uacute;til manual. Y despu&eacute;s de instalarlo, una lentitud horrible y un alcance p&eacute;simo. No amigo, no lo compre, busque otra salida, dese a respetar. Yo que casi siempre me llevo de las estrellas, no compro nada que no tenga de 4 estrellas para arriba. Esta vez no hice caso porque conf&iacute;o en Linksys y fracas&eacute;. He pasado una verguenza grand&iacute;sima por estar sugiriendo este equipo. Ojal&aacute; este mensaje llegue a los fabricantes.
i recieved the code as soon as i paid for it... i went on xbox.com and redeemed the code and it worked
FIRST OF ALL I'M HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT AND IT'S WORKING GOOD. I WILL RECOMMEND TO OTHER BUYERS.CARLITO805
I'm going to order this at Amazon.com from an Awesome Deal I found on DailyTool.com. It's really a great deal.
As described in the heading, this device is well worth the low cost. Probably one of the better IPAD accessories for the cost. And wath's nice is that the positions are adjustable to almost any angle.
The inMotion is a fabulous little speaker system. Small, easy to carry and with a surprisingly good sound quality, it has quickly become on of my favoritie electronic toys. Anybody who is disappointed with the volume and distortion level has unrealistic expectations of what a 4 inch speaker box can do. I did return my first one because the sound kept cutting out after it was on for an hour or so. To my surprise, the replacement sounds even better with clearer highs, less distortion at loud volumes and it plays louder. This leads me to suspect that the inMotion has significant quality control problems and I wonder if the bad reviews are due to the user having received a defective product. If you are not pleased with your inMotion, try to compare it to somebody else's or take it back. If you want to fill a hotel ballroom with thunderous bass, maybe you should have bought Cerwin-Vegas. I love the earphones which have a good sound, are comfortable and don't fall out of my ear. Battery life is excellent. I have only one minor complaint about my inMotion: With my iPod in a case, I can't slide it on to the connector and I have to use the auxiliary cord. I highly recommend this product and would have given it 5 stars if quality control were better.
I'm currently using these cables on my PS3, Sony 50", Onkyo AV receiver, and Time Warner Cable HD box.These cables perform flawlessly at a fraction of the cost of the ripoff cables.I ordered 4 from eforcity and they combined the shipping. Great product, arrived in 3 days!
My husband needed some compact speakers so he could listen to his iPod in his cubby at work without wearing headphones. I suggested these and he LOVES them. He says the sound is great even at low volume and he is delighted that it can be played using batteries so we're packing it on our next camping trip.
This camera is such a pleasure to use. In freezing cold or searing heat -which we have a lot of in this area - it keeps cranking out the pictures. I also have a couple of digital cameras, but when I want a picture without having to deal with settings and other distractions, this is the camera I use. Love it!
Bought the HDMI cable and i was very surprised how quickly it had been shipped to me. The cable was perfect! Good product. Great company!
Plantronics makes the best headset. It is very sleek and has a lightweight design. It has noise cancellation for superior call clarity!
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)
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.
I ordered two of these (6' and 10') cables for my Philips DVP5990 HDMI 1080p Upscaling DVD Player, cable box and Samsung 1080p HDTV. I don't see how anyone can justify buying a cable for 100 bucks when these work GREAT! They are much "beefier" than I expected as well. I don't see how there could possibly be a better picture than I am getting using these. Don't hesitate, buy one (or two) of these and use the money you'd save if you bought a Monster cable to buy an upscaling DVD player...I did!!
I love SanDisk products and would never buy any memory storage device that wasn't. As always, this product is well made and the speed is excellent. Plus, with the price of this, you could buy 4 of these.Never purchase a memory card from a retail store, I've seen them mark up these kinds of products up to 300%. Don't waste your money, always check Amazon first.
I was looking for a durable pin drive to take with me to Iraq, so it had to stand up to a lot. However, I didn't plan on testing it before I left. After having it for about 2 weeks, I sent it though the washer with my cloths. Pulling it out before it hit the dryer, I let it air dry overnight. I expected the worst when I plugged it in, but not only did it work, but all my data was still there. That's the durability I was looking for.
This is our favorite digital camera yet! The pictures are wonderful and the camera is easy to use with wonderful features. I loved that you got the extra memorie chip for free. I would highly recomend this camera to anyone!!
The scanner works well with both Windows XP and later 7. Have to redownload Windows 7 driver from their site.
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!
Good product. this item came in a timely manor and performed as expected. I am satisfied and would recommend to a friend.
This is my first big screen tv. I have heard the pros and cons of plasmaand I can find nothing wrong with my tv. So I give an excellent rating toPanasonic.
this is the best monitor i have ever had love the big screen makes watching movies great i give it an A++++ all the way
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)
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.
I bought this camera as a Christmas 2006 gift. It worked perfectly out of the box. Took great pictures. It was the right camera for what I wanted it (carry along for snapping photos for blogs and Web sites). Then, suddenly, the shutter that covers the lens won't open when the camera is turned on. I reset the camera in the hope that the problem will go away, but it didn't. So, great camera while it worked, 4 star photos. Reliability: Zero.
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.
I think that because The Secret History had a more conventional stucture, people are disappointed when the unconventional rears its head in this novel. I'm amazed that so many people are willing to forego the art on every page in a futile search for plot resolution.If you're the type of person that can skip whole sections of a book and still feel that you've read it, this book isn't for you - it's safe to say that you'll miss the point. If you'd rather have a nice, tidy plot than deep characterization (completely believable if you haven't been living under a rock) wherein people's actions have understandable and sometimes heartbreaking motivation, then this book isn't for you. If you're the type of person that expects the conventional and gets pissy when you don't get it, this book isn't for you. If you made it this far in this review, give this book a chance - I don't think you'll regret it.
Just wish had battery compartment, but does have room for two extra batteries on side.
I purchased this for a trip to Switzerland and it worked fine.I will caution you that it does accepted a plug with a ground, but it does not provide a ground to any of the adapter plugs it contains...not sure why they designed it that way.
I bought the 16x10x40x (actually 16x12x40x) to replace my cd drive. It was easier to install than I had expected. Sadly, the unit now comes with NTI software which is somewhat limited and not as nearly as nice as Nero. It is another [amount] to get the pro version of the software.
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!
I bought the battery to replace my old one and once I finally got the Ipod open, the old battery out and the new one in and tried to start up the Ipod nothing happened but I was expecting this because the instructions said it needs to charge. Then I plugged my Ipod in to charge and the Ipod came to life and said the battery was charged but whenever I unplugged the Ipod it would just shut off even after I left it charging for at least six hours. I tried reinstalling it but I still got the same thing. Then I just left the Ipod to charge the rest of the night and most of the day yet when I unplug it it just turns off and I cannot turn it on again unless I charge it. I putted my old battery back in and the Ipod turns on and works just fine.I'm extremely disappointed with the product and wouldn't recommend it. But to be fair I think it's just luck of the draw, most of the other reviews on hear have nothing but good things to say about the battery while there are a few who say that the battery didn't even work like mine. I think that there is the off chance that the occasional customer will come across a faulty battery. Like I said, luck of the draw. May the odds ever be in your favor.
I bought a mini USB Bluetooth at for 99 cents and it worked perfectly the first time I plugged it in. The range was only 25 feet. I decided to pay 21 dollars for this Bluetooth that has a 330 foot range... Tried everything and could not get it to work. The Tech Support kept me in the queue for 20 minutes and then I got a message that said they could not take my call... STAY CLEAR ! Iogear "Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter, Class 1" GBU321.
I found this remote impossible to program. They talk about the easy PC interface, but that does not help you in the least. Of the 6 components of my entertainment system, the remote only had built in codes for three of them. Since they are all top end Sony, this was very disappointing. For the components that did have a code, only the most basic of buttons were automatically programmed. The store offered to come out and program it for me for an additional $400.The display is poor with terrible contrast. This makes it tough to see in bright light.Mine is going back if the store will still give me credit.
I used this camera on the beach quite a bit last month, and it performed just as I hoped it would. I swam with it a few times, and it survived the submersion with flying colors, even floating to the top a few times when it slipped out of my pocket. I wasn't diving or anything, but for submersion within 10 feet of the surface, it did fine. Can't speak to deeper use.I didn't use the camera to take underwater pics, but it did fine with pictures above water when wet. The resolution is obviously a far cry from what you can get with even the cheapest digital camera now, so you should go in aware that these aren't museum-quality prints or anything. But for what it is, this camera does fine.I also highly recommend buying the camera from Amazon. They're not paying me to say this or anything, but I looked at local drugstores, and the exact same camera was literally 2.5-3 times as expensive. I can't for the life of me figure out why the mark-up is so high, but that's what it is in the Washington, DC, area.
An extraordinary data to traveler, is small and easy to insert the Usb port. It does not occupy space. Its cover is firm.
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.
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!
I was looking for a good name like Philips to replace the old Radio Shack adapter that I used for about eight years. It didn't really go "bad", but it did get run over and stop working. Long story. This one works like a champ, just plug it into the cassette slot, pop in your headphone plug from your MP3, and enjoy. It can also change from sideways loading to front loading, and that is nice.Much better than any FM broadcast to the radio adapter. Had one of those, actually two, and was disappointed with the tone and volume of them. This is a super example of the cassette adapter design.CCW
I bought this pathitic box for quite some money, only to find out within hours that the software took about 30 min. to install on a Pentium 4 with 4 gigs of ram. Not only did the software installation go badly, the actual transfer of songs was long and unreliable. It takes about half an hour to transfter to cd JUST ONTO THE HARD DRIVE. You must transer it using the software due to it uses some weird formatte. Then burning the songs took another ten minutes. When you did get them on, youll find that after an hour, the song data gets mixed with each other, and the tracks start 10 seconds into the previous song. Out of all the music devices ive used, this is by far the worst one ever. I do not reconment buying this excuse.
Received one of these cards for my son from another retailer. This neither retailer's or Amazon's problem. The problem is with Microsoft. 3 of the last 5 digits on our card were unreadable. All the rest of the digits are clear as a day and were scratched off with the same amount of force. Microsoft basically told us we are out of luck. Thanks Microsoft. Playstation 4 for me next go around.
it's always better to have your lens protected, if something bad happens you gotta spend only few bucks to buy a new protection filter, not lens!!! Sun flares are possible to be seen on pictures sometimes.
the sound quality is fine, everyone's told me that they hear me clearly. I love being able to adjust the volume on the cord. The headphones get a little uncomfortable after about 4 hours though
Plug N Play simplicity. Just plug in the DLink DUB-H7 hub into a USB 2.0 port and enjoy seven new ports. The hub has technology inside to prevent a USB 1.1 device plugged in from killing the bandwidth the USB 2.0 devices plugged in at the same time. Device has a small form factor with a space saving AC adapter. More than a year later this device is working flawlessly. I would buy this again.
Great mouse. Wish I had picked the later model that has a smaller bluetooth dongle for my Dell Mini 10.
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!
I've had 3 printers in my life, a canon, hp, and now this- this by far is the worst- and usually I have to "do something" to mess up, but this printer practically volunteers to go awol. The cartridges dry up so quick, and filling them is a hassle and you need special little plugs and if you don't do that you have to buy expensive new cartridges. It seems like "hey, this is a decent priced printer" but really the prices of the cartridges is how they cheat you. And you even have to buy a "resetter" which is like 20 bucks itself to tell the printer "hey, I'm dry!" or they won't even let you use the cartridge. WHAT A HASSLE! You'd save more money and time printing at the library.
A very good product, very quick shipment. Customer service is very good, it worth to buy this product. First recommendation !
I got this for my mp3 player and laptop and is great at doing its job by isolating the ambient sound. Its a crime how people still wears the headphones that come with the ipod really a shame.I know this are not the best but mp3 isn't that high quality either so this is a great companion.
Well designed backpack that protects each item stored and allows easy access to all compartments. Certainly worth the extra money.
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.
The 4GB Cruzer Titanium (U3) is extremely well made and very fast. I was able to backup ~ 900MB of data from my employer's ThinkPad to it in a little over 5 minutes. The USB connector extends and retracts easily, and eliminates any concerns about lost caps. I've also owned a 512MB Cruzer Titanium for 3 years and it has functioned very well, although it is noticeably slower than the 4GB device, no doubt due to the 512MB's USB 1.1 connector.I purchased the device primarily for use in conjunction with my work and highly recommend it for that purpose.My one complaint about the 4GB Cruzer Titanium is that the U3 software doesn't yet work with Windows Vista. I contacted Sandisk about this and was told that a Vista compatible version would be available sometime in Q3'07, so hopefully the incompatibility is temporary. Overall, though, this is the best USB device on the market today.
For the price, screen size, and picture this television is an excellent purchase. The picture is awesome, and the colors vibrant. The sound is good, and the t.v. has some interesting features (like the thumb drive port). The down side of this television is the dark is very dark, and the light very bright. You end up adjusting one by sacrificing the other. Overall, I love my new t.v.
I'm a long distance runner who got real frustrated from earbuds/earphones falling out of my ears during a run or race. Even the ones that hang around the ear weren't working. After trying 4 pairs of various brands of earphones over the last 2 years, I have finally settled on the greatest pair, thanks to reviews posted by other runners in Runners World Magazine. The brilliant twist-in-the-ear design stays put, even if you suffer from the worst "sweaty ear" syndrome! You won't be disappointed!
I'm a college student, and have to deal with a lot of big lecture halls with 500 other people.So when I first read the reviews about this recorder I was a little worried about the background noise issue.To put it simply, that issue, it doesn't exist. I love love love my recorder. It picks up my professors voice clearly, even from the middle of the lecture despite all the noise around me, and when I sit in the front, there is absolutely no background noise that I can hear on my recorder.It's really easy to use, it's light, it picks up my Professors voice from a pretty far distance, and the best part, I can transfer the recordings straight from the device to my computer, then into itunes really easily.I would definitely recommend this recorder, I love it!:)
Purchased it for laptop use while I work. It is really nice to have wireless mouse that works this good at this low price. Once I place the USB transmitter back under the mouse, it is turned off to save battery life. When it is plugged in, it works without any delay or performance issue. After the driver for the mouse is installed initially at first time it is plugged in, from the second use, it starts working almost instantly as soon as I plug it in to the laptop. One day I brought this to work, and showed it to my coworker . He recognized this one immediately cause he has exact same model. We both agreed that the mouse has very good performance, good battery life, etc. I recommend this to everyone.
If absolutely the only thing you need is to protect your cam when placing it in a larger bag, then this case might suffice for you. The S5 just barely fits in it, and only after tedious squeezing and positioning. Then you have to zip up each side and finally Velcro the top. Not a quick or easy process. You can probably get an extra memory card into the inner pocket, but really, I wouldn't even risk that - the fit is that tight. No shoulder strap, and I'd like to meet the person who lugs one of these hefty cams around by his belt loop.I'll be returning this and getting a normal bag. Bad judgment on my part, should have read the reviews more carefully. I just assumed that since it was made for the S series it would be useful.
I love this thing. Don't make the mistake I did and reverse polarity from the battery. Zap. If you do though, mine was an easy fix. Open the bottom of the case and there are 2 40 amp (look like car fuses) fuses. I burned both of mine out. I replaced them and it is back to work. I use this thing for tailgaiting by the way. It runs a 32 inch LCD and Satellite receiver with no problems.My solution for the reverse polarity.. Big Red Dot by the Positive terminal. I guess I have to make it idiot proof (me)
the only problem is that the sound is not that loud, but overall its LEGIT !!! :DI would recommend this to anyone. Plus its only $2
got it 3 days ago. never had a dvd. came home, hooked it up and watch a dvd with my family. have been recording shows for my kids since. saw previous bad review before i got it, and was worried.. but i have had no problems other than figuring out how to use our current vcr with it. just need to read the directions.
The RF modulator did just what it was supposed to do...it joined my old tv to my netflix streamer...wonderful item...cheaper than a new tv....
Direct bolt in replacement for front door speakers on my 97 Toyota Corolla DX but must solder original speaker wires to the new Polk speaker terminals,..make sure you remember which wire colors came from the + & - terminals when you re-solder them. Sound far better than stock O.E. speakers.
This is the third or fourth Corsair product that I have purchased. As usual, the product is perfect. Fast read and wright speeds and a great value of the money.
Lexar is excellent for marketing, but the reality is less amazing...The key is nice but the tranfer rate is not the best I have ever seen even on USB 2.0.Regarding the 'traveler' side, the app is very disappointing: hard to configure and to use!I do not advise this product.
I recently bought an HDTV and I needed more HDMI cables. You canot beat the price of these cables! There was a problem with mailing, but the dealer took care of it.
I bought these after trying several other styles and brands of headphones for running, and the rest either fell out of my ears or were extremely uncomfortable. These really do stay in your ear no matter how sweaty you get. I really had no trouble finding the right attachments to make them fit my ear - took about 3 minutes. They are a bit strange with the asymmetrical cord, but it just goes behind the head. The cord does curl up, however the alligator clip keeps it in place so it's not tugging on your ears. The case that it comes with also holds my iPod shuffle so it's all in one place. I'm very happy with my purchase. Well worth the price
I was looking for a very inexpensive HDMI cord to hook up my computer to my tv and this one was perfect. Granted I only use this for my computer and not for my cable box so I don't know how the quality will be when watching tv with this product. But for what I needed this ended up being a perfect product.
I bought this backpack this year, seeing as it was a great deal compared to similar packs and because it had a computer pocket for when I go to college next year.There's not much else to add after all of the other very thorough reviews, but I must address two points made by P. Wung (the second review listed on the page).Rebutting his two cons, the front pocket does have another zippered pocket inside of it, for storing more valuable items. And the second, smaller handle on top is not pointless and is very handy: the larger rubber one is great for holding the bag and the smaller one is perfect for hanging the bag on a hook, something not easily done with the bigger one.Also, to add my two cents about cycling/biking with this bag:The compression straps and chest buckle make for a comfortable ride with a laptop and a couple textbooks inside. I've biked 11 miles each way to school and back with it on and my shoulders and back didn't feel anymore tired than normal. However, this bag is not necessarily designed for longer rides so I would recommend a lighter pack if looking for a cycling-specific bag.Still though, this bag is the perfect all-around workhorse for carrying all of your needs.
I've got four 16X PC burners with the most up to date firmware. Out of 20 attempts, I have 20 coasters. I don't have this problem with any other brand of 16X speed discs. Like the Memorex 8X discs, the 16X discs work well in my home theater DVD Burners but only in SP mode and at 1X record speed. In EP or 2X-16X record mode, the discs pixelate on playback.
Worth every dime.. the quality is great, perfect for the price cheaper then the stores.. Arrived on time even a little early..
I purchased my HP Media Center system with the HPf2105 monitor in Feb of 2006. On August 23, 2006 my power button broke and unlike others it dropped on to my desktop! Since it was within the 1 year warranty period, HP promplty sent me a replacement. Here I am 7 months later (just over 30 days outside of my original warranty) and this power button is broken as well. Over an hour on the phone and still waiting to hear what will be done. I'd pass on another HP monitor since they obviously can't last more then 6 months of moderate use.
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.
I only wanted a cd player for my home component system, as I already have a cd/dvd player with a built in video tape player. This Pioneer fits the bill! It is easy to use, with a simple plug in and go. It plays the cds one right after the other and has dozens of other features that I will probably never use.-like programable random sampling etc.The only down that I could find with this player is that the cds have to be loaded in the tray upside down-meaning that the label side goes toward the floor with the music side facing the sky. Every other player I have ever owned has been the opposite way. When I first received the player, hooked it up and tried playing the cds-I got error codes. I then panicked figuring the player was defective, but being female-I then READ the owners manual and found that the cds were incerted incorrectly by me. After correcting my error, this system has been flawless.
I use this in my business office. The headset is comfortable; I forget it's on. The keypad module is so small that it rides in my shirt pocket without falling out when I bend over. Usually. I am a little hard of hearing but the volume is more than adequate. Sound is good. Microwave oven disrupts at a considerable distance. Buttons are tiny but I don't care. I quit using my other phone. I need to figure out how to store frequently-called numbers. The only thing I miss from my old main phone is its 100-number memory. Its drawbacks are small price to pay for the freedom. I also considered the CS-351.
As part of installing a network in the house with both wired and wireless machines, I contracted a local vendor to setup this wireless router. After three failed attempts to make it work we switched to a competitors brand and had no problems. In the wired mode the router was fine, but the wireless was a disaster. Not only did the router not work, but the software that comes bundled with it crashed two XP computers on the network (leaving a Win 2000 system untouched -- go figure). This router caused me several hours of headaches and the technicians even more. If I could give it a zero, I would.
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again!
I bought THREE of these things ... at least two of them from Amazon. (The actual model number was different -- XVC20U in black -- but it's basically the same combo deck they've been selling for several years now. Now they've added progressive scan and DVD burner and stuff like that, other than that it looks like the exact same thing that I bought.)They worked fine at first, but after a while, DVDs started freezing up on them. Oddly, I have absolutely NO trouble playing music CDs in the very same drives.DVD freezing has happens on ALL THREE of them, but it is worse on the unit I have used most. It seems to do it less when the machine or the DVD has cooled down. It gets worse over time. Lens cleaning with a disc-brusher, lens cleaning via taking off the case for direct contact cleaning, and air-pressured dusting -- all do no good.Anyway, thanks to JVC I ended up with several hundred dollars worth of DVD players that don't play DVDs ... other reviews (under various model numbers) suggest there's not a chance JVC will make good on them.I have had, in the past, good luck with JVC TVs and car stereo units, and I try to stay loyal to brands, suppliers and what not. But I seriously doubt I will be making any other JVC purchases due to these things. I suppose JVC doesn't place much value on their brand or image or they wouldn't have dumped this stuff into the marketplace.It seems to be getting harder and harder to find companies that bother to make products that are actually worth what you pay for them. I suppose companies that rip-off customers and laugh their way to the bank must be part of the "new economy" I keep hearing about.
Delivery (the free service) was slow and took many telephone calls to find the TV sitting in a warehouse. The unit is great. I went to a store and viewed all the TV's on display and found the Sony to have the best picture.
My husband got a new Sirius radio and needed some accessories for it. This is a great package of stuff for all of your needs.
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.
Because it is so easy to carry around, there is more opportunity to use 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.
Phenomenol drive at a fantastic price! So good, I bought two, and told all my friends about the great deal! Thanks so much!
I've never given bad review for electronic products that I bought. But this one is really annoying. I use this cable to connect my sony Laptop with my HDTV. The picture has flickers. What's worse, it cannot display the correct color at all! For example, where there should be a black color, it displays in a dark blue color, which means it has chromatic aberration. I bought a more expensive, quality one. And everything works pretty good.
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
great for my LG8300 phone from Verizon! I plan on getting another one soon for my other phone!
First, it does exactly what it supposed to do, isolate two units to break a ground loop and the consequent hum.More important, it has one male and one female connector. This allows you to insert it between the cable and the cable box WITHOUT needing a gender mender as many of the other units will need. This is especially important as the cable input is usually on the back of a box, and the length of the iso transformer AND the gender mender puts a lot of stress on the connectors - NOT GOOD. By eliminating the need for the gender mender, you eliminate much of that stress. VERY GOOD!
I ordered this based on several reviews on Tech Sites, so I hsd a good idea what I was getting.This stand is pretty slick. It is a great design and for the price it cannot be beat.The rubber pads on the base and areas that hold the tablet are a njce touch and show that some thought went into the stand.I will be purchasing some more for stocking stuffers this year.
we have these connected to our Vista Media Center pc in the den with the wide screen tv. connected to the appropriate 5.1 outs from the computer. works great and is loud/full enough for regular movie experience at half volume.the 4 side/back speakers can all be easily mounted on the wall with one screw [each]. center speaker flat screen rubber pads are very neat and handy.these are made for a computer desktop kind of setting, so rear speakers are long enough for that, I think 12 feet. get some extensions for a living room setting. for the same reason the cables are black, so you'll want to get some wall colored wires anyway.wish the cables were neutral color and there was a separate input for an mp3 player too but for the price I wouldn't expect that and they are a great deal already if you catch them on sale.
The delivery was quicker than expected and the cable was perfect length.For the price and quality, you can't go wrong with this one!
This is the fifth set of earphones I have bought in the last three months. Included in those purchases is a set of Harmon Kardon EP710s and Sony MDR-EX90LPs -- both were good but ultimately I found both lacking. I read numerous web reviews from a variety of sources in search for a great set of headphones - the problem is there is no way to try them before you buy and too many websites just don't do a good job of rating earphones.Ironically this is the one set of earphones I didn't actually buy but received them with my new Bose sounddock in a packaged deal. I know there are Bose'ys - you know, the folks who think all bose products walk on water. Well I am not one of them. I have several bad bose experiences so I am not easily taken in by their products(I have a pair of the original bose computer speakers and they suck).THE GOOD1. The earphones sound great, strike that, they sound awesome with my ipod. I mean really great - natural and with great bass response. In a side by side comparison - no other headphones even came close to the full range of sound that these phones offer.2. They are really comfortable to wear for long periods. I own several pairs of in-ear phones (you know the "noise isolating" earplugs) and my ears ache after I pull them out--especially after flying with the pressure changes. These phones sit in the ear with the sound port angled into the ear channel. They direct the full range sound down the ear canal without plugging it. My ears can adjust naturally to outside pressure changes. They are the only earphones that offer great sound without being plugged into the ear like a wax plug.I have the latest version so I cannot relate to the difficulties of them falling out or the silicone caps falling off. They are snug, durable and easy to set in the ear and I don't have to fiddle with them to get them to sound right (you know, like the earphones that need to be set just right to maximize sound response and forget it if you accidentially tug on a cord and upset the perfect positioning - the sony MDR-EX90LPs were especially sensitive to this).THE BAD1. Wow - they are really obvious. The silver grills facing outside of the ear remind me of that hard of hearing kid in grade school who had the black box and plastic earplugs to hear (okay I admit I went to grade school in the '60s...)2. They are not the most compact things to tote around. They came with a case large enough for my ipod and the phones but they are quite large.CONCLUSIONSI love the bose earphones for their full sound range and great bass - better than every other earphone I tried. They are also the only earphones that give you the in ear experience without fully plugging the ear. They are not cool like skull candy or petite like some earplugs but I don't wear earphones for looks, I wear them to hear great music.
I purchased the Huey Pro for use when working with Adobe Photoshop. This product wass very easy to set up and works well with multiple monitors. I am extremely pleased with the performance and consistancy the Huey provides.Highly recommended!
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.
I've been a fan of LaCie since 1993 when I bought a huge (!) 160MB external hard drive for a Mac LC. Since my new iBook didn't have a SuperDrive I figured I'd buy this one.The SuperDrive on my iMac does not handle DVD+R media, and I had to return a spindle of DVDs once because of that. I also like the fact that the drive is portable and I can take it from machine to machine.Toast is the best program, and this burner gives it to you when you get it. LaCie products have often included freebies such as hard drive utilities, but this one is the best yet.On the back is another FireWire port, allowing you to chain something to this. Since my iBook has only one FireWire port this is very valuable to me, especially because I use a camcorder quite frequently.Also worth noting is the design of the enclosure. It looks awesome!
It's working quite well. Unfortunately, as it says on the package it'snot a power converter.
Just get my lens protection filter from Tiffen, nice product very good for the price, I ordered one for my nikon 70-300mm, and 105mm and for my nikon 35mm..
This is a very nice, small remote control for the RR501 and the TM751 receivers! I used it with the RR501 and highly recommend the combination.
Buyer Beware! This portable DVD player was purchased as a present with the purpose of using it while flying on long trips, unfortunately you cannot hear it even with good headphones over the plane noise. I took it to Best Buy today to see if there is something wrong with the unit. The salesman in the tv/dvd department was not surprised by my complaint. He said the Samsungs have a low audio output compared to other models. He suggested I ask the Geek Squad in the front of the store to get their opinion. The person I spoke with was very helpful and said this appears to be a problem with the Samsung portable DVD players from information he had found on the internet. I ended up buying a booster for $34.00. When I got home, I called Samsung and that was a waste of time. Samsung tried to tell me all the manufacturers are having this problem with the portable DVD players and basically they do not care and will do nothing to insure customer satisfaction. I asked him if Samsung would reimburse me the $34.00 I spent on a booster since their system's sound is inadequate. I was told not to waste my time. So much for customer service. I will never purchase a Samsung product ever again and advise other consumers to do the same.
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
its nice to know your computer is safe from cold, water, dust, heat, and impact! amazing product! able to fit my macbook pro, all my cables and my mouse in this case in a very neat and organized manner. would recommend it to anyone traveling and definitely to soldiers deploying!
I recently ordered this item at the listed price. When the product arrived, it is not sealed properly, with no protective strips and is obviously an used one. When I put it in the printer, it says "black low, replace soon". That is what you get for spending $185: to get an used one. This seller is a cheater!
It did take a considerable a mount of time to recieve item, but packaging was good. Looks as promiced. Have only had one opertunity to use it as of this date ( 10-19-12 ) and it got me where I wanted to go.
I found these for normal use to be a good purchase, they do not fit real snug to the ear which is good and bad in my opinion, bad is sound leaks and you do not get to hear the full effect of what your listening to but good because when I am shopping or running errands they do not block out the sounds of people around me. I like the length of the cords one being longer then the other makes it easy to have the shorter one drapping off my neck when I am talking to others.The ear hooks are nice and comfortible which is what I like best they do not fall off or pich my ears.
The concept of Tivo is great but when it comes to the user experience it is something totally different. 1) I sent in my refund stub and have yet to receive my money. 2) I have spent numerous hours trying to debug the communication between my cable box and Tivo, to no avail. The tech support people at Tivo admit that the device does not work with all cable boxes. BEWARE... .
This is a great accessory for an Onkyo receiver. Very easy to connect and configure. Wonderful sound and look's nice. Perfect for listening music, however a little more complicated to view video. Receiver's (TX-SR605) remote control works ok with this dock using the supplied RI cable. The bad: The OSD is awful and old style. Forget it.
This is the same modem Comcast offers. This modem saves me $84 a year! That in itself is worth it! Even it it breaks down in a year, I am only paying another +/-$35 which is a savings of +/-50%. In my experience, I have never had to change this modem out and it works perfectly. You just have to make sure that you have your own cable to hook it up, it only comes with the ethernet cord and you will also have to make a quick call to Comcast to give them the item number. That's it! :)
Based on reviews on amazon, I bought this card for my Windows XP (32 bit) desktop and it worked like a charm. Very smooth installation - used the MCI software and chose windows zero configuration option for windows to manage wireless connection.
We purchased the GE-Instajack believing it would solve our want of jacks problem as it claimed to be as good as regular jack and was caller ID compatible. However, what we found out was that: (a) if you talked longer than 30 seconds (through all the static), the phone would go dead; and (b) after calling the manufacturer complaining about this and the fact that caller ID was not working, were told the claim "caller ID compatible" just meant that a phone with caller ID will operate on the system but the caller ID function will not work --pretty misleading if you ask me. They gave us tips on resetting the units but it never worked for us. Anyway, we took care of the problem by paying the phone company to come out and install a real phone jack... - something we were trying to avoid (and save money) by purchasing the GE Instajack. -Not worth the frustration!
I've had this TV for over a year and it's wonderful. I've never had a problem with fan noise as others have mentioned or bulbs. The picture quality is phenominal. Blu-Ray and HD DVD's are breathtaking. I have DirecTV HD package so it does make a huge difference. I love this TV and it's a steal for the price. My brother and son have the same TV and both feel the same. I highly recommend this TV to anyone. Everyone who visits is amazed at the picture quality. The ESPN and Baseball/Sports HD quality is unreal.
Instalation was pretty quick. The burns are quite good and clean. It's a quiet drive as well.The reason that It doesn't get a 5 stars is because I think it should have shipped with better software for burning.This is a good burner and at quite a bargain, anyone looking to buy the Sony dual format burner should look at this.
This is my second Nikon SLR. I have used the D40 for several years and wanted to purchase a second camera for a backup on my restaurant shoots, and to have a second camera set up for different applications and lenses.I considered upgrading to a more expensive model, but after considering that the D40 does everything I could possibly ask of a camera, I simply bought the D40X for the extra megs.Don't believe me?? Look at the videos I create from the images I shoot with these cameras on my website at ( thejinglehouse.com )Been replaced now by the D3000. Buy it used if you can find a good one. I did.Jeff KruzicJingle House of Pittsburgh
I bought these from Best Buy for 12.99 ($2 more than Amazon) and they work best with my mid 2009 released version of MacBook Pro. I have Windows XP installed on my Bootcamp partition and use AnyDVD and Clone DVD and these dvd-r's have only failed a couple times as opposed to all the time with Verbatim 97460 4.7 GB up to 16x Branded Recordable Disc DVD-R (100-Disc FFP)Verbatim 97460 4.7 GB up to 16x Branded Recordable Disc DVD-R (100-Disc FFP)that the cd drive spits out everytime when trying to write(but then again, the Verbatim and the Memorex work perfectly with my Home made windows XP desktop with a Sony dvd writer).I will buy them from Amazon now- for my MacBook Pro 2009-mid.
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.
I am very satisfied with the purchase and use of this turntable. As a matter of fact, I had ordered two of them (one by mistake). AMAZON handled the return and refund of one of them, very expeditiously and professionally, and I thank them for that.The turntable, I have installed into my sound recording system, and use it expressly for transferring LPs and 45s to tape and CD. I am very pleased with it's simplicity and reliability and would suggest it to anyone requiring that type of use. Thank You
i only have it powered by a 75w JBL amp, in a ported box. it doesnt POUNDS like a mother,, but it will give you enough bass for a limited space,,,,but if you only have 1 of them for your sedan .... your back seat will block all the sound,,, and you wont hear anything,,,for a hatchback car, this is not bad...
I just purchased one, but I do not know how to disable on-board graphic card.Can anyone help me on this?Thanks,
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
Well, it does what it's supposed to do - plays records. I do like the feature that let's you stop and start from the same place at the press of a button. Our turntable that broke didn't have that. Other than that, it's cool. Pretty good price too.
It's shocking to find out that the shipping cost is more than the total cost of the items.I wish I had known before I purchased the items. I should have looked elsewere. I'll never do that again.
I am a little confused by Amazon's pricing on this Panasonic model. $3299.00? The Panasonic website has a MSRP on this model of only $2,499.00! This set retails in the mid to low two thousand range everywhere I have looked. Am I missing something Amazon?
Look around at the pricing of other speakers. These are awesome for less than $11
I bought this extra battery for my son's upcoming cruse - to go with the new canon camera we bought him for Christmas - he hasn't had a chance to put it to the test, so will update when he returns
When I received this item. I thought it would be great. Easy to install pictures. However, 2 concerns. First, I was constantly concerned about the face being scratched since keys are often thrown around in purses and pockets. The keychain is also big and heavier then expected. Not recommended for dads.
It has good sound and volume control is handy - long cable provides some flexibility.
Just picked this DVD player up along with an Acoustic Research 6 foot S-Video Video + Audio (rca type) cable. This review is on the Panasonic RV32K (black). The black and silver versions are identical except for the color. Anywho, on to the review. This is my first real DVD player (had an X-Box before, but A. It didn't play VCDs, and B. it wouldnt play some regular DVDs... so I got this one). I must say, I am quite happy with it. I only had one single hiccup with this DVD player when playing Monsters Inc, and it was very slight. This DVD player has verrrry good picture quality, a decent remote (so-so). I don't know much about DVD players, but in a room full of DVD enthusiasts, as a starting DVD player, this was highly reccommended. I love it alot.
After having several problems with my epson printer I read the reviews here and decided to try my first canon. Its great! Nice features in a low cost multifunction printer. Amazon has the best price I could find on it also. BEWARE! This printer software would not work with my Norton Firewall on my pc. I called canon tech support and they were very helpfull trying to help me even though I pretty much knew it was a firewall issue. Couldnt get it to work. I uninstalled Norton and installed McAfee firewall and no problems whatsoever. Just a word of caution.
I bought this camera for my boyfriend for his birthday. His last digital camera was nowhere near as extensive but this one has proved to be perfect for him. He's been reading thru the manual learning things here and there. It's his first digital SLR. It's not too complicated to take out of the box and begin shooting but it does have the bells and whistles to grow into for a beginner. I don't know that much about SLR cameras either but he's estatic and that's all that matters.
Logitech 970223-0403 X-540 5.1 Speaker System (Black)I bought this and was very surprised of the big sound bass and clarity this sound system has, it's cheap but don't hold that against this very good sound system it is Logitec and they take pride in what they make.
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.
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.
The Flip Camera is what it is: a lightweight, easy to carry, easy to use video camera that does what it's supposed to do for not a lot of money. It comes complete with a usb plug so it can be connected directly to a computer for easy uploading (no hunting for a cord), and it works with both a pc and a mac (I've used both). It's so easy to use that I've let my students at school use it to cover events and then upload them independently of me, and they never have an issue with how to operate it. In fact, the first day I had my camera, I took precisely one minute to show my eleven-year-old daughter how to use it and she proceeded to take lots of video within seconds of holding it.I do wish it didn't go through batteries as quickly as it does, but other than that, I cannot think of one single thing I'd say negatively about this camera. It's not for major filming and editing, but capturing those special (and occasionally random) moments, you can't do better for the price. Highly recommended!
Easy to install. Gets the job done. Made my wifi a lot faster. Very pleased with this product. Good product.
Was looking for a case and stand for my zune since the crazy little grey bag that was included with the zune is an awful case. This one is great; quality construction, stylish, and not too pricey. It's not too bulky, I'm able to get at every control and it even has a plastic cover over the screen to protect against scratches.The only thing that I can think of to add would be some sort of belt clip or loop, but I don't use my zune for music so that really that wouldn't make much difference to me.
This is a great little bag for my Cannon Digi IS S3. I haven't had it long but you can tell the material/zippers are of high quality. The only thing I dislike is that sometimes it's hard to get into the front pocket because I have big hands and my fingers have a hard time digging out the batteries, etc. Other than that, I believe it will last a lifetime. Oh yeah, if you need this shipped for a birthday gift, forget it, it took over 3 weeks to arrive from the Amazon store.
I've been using these in my Pentax DSLR and they are significantly faster than the standard cards I was using. Given the regular rebates offered for them, there's no good reason to use another brand.
I was hoping to use this to play my ipod in the car on road trips. The sound quality is terrible, and there is static on just about every channel. I live directly between Milwaukee and Chicago, so there are very few stations that have dead air. This transmitter is not strong enough to block all of the interference from local radio stations. This product may work well when traveling through rural areas, but that has yet to be tested. Do not purchase this unit if you live in an area with tons of radio stations.
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.
Bought this unit for use while driving my M35A2. I modified a couple pairs of Peltor ear muffs to fit the speaker and mic portion. Good fit.True, this device is poor quality (crap quality), one has to be patient with it since it will not tolerate ANY abuse.Either way, it works for my intended use and it's a lot cheaper than the alternative $800 intercom system from Peltor.You be the judge; $65 vrs $800. If you have lots of extra money, don't waste your time. If you don't, then put up with a delicate piece of junk. Its working for me.Additionally, if you intend to use the metal belt clip on the back, buy some super glue before using it.
You need to get an external flash for your Nikon SLR, and all your pictures will pop. The on-camera flash does not work well enough and all your pictures will look yellow and dark. Mostly I use a diffuser and bounce my flash up to keep everything in balance. The flash swivels in both directions for portrait and landscape shots. Lesser flashes do not. This flash will do much more, and in time I will learn how to use all the cool features. I have been surprised how long the four AA batteries last.
In about 20 phone calls to Sony I was only able to find one person who knew whether the Sony VAIO VGF-WA1/W is able to receive streaming from Rhapsody and he gave me the wrong answer: he incorrectly stated that it can stream Rhapsody. It's a fine item but don't try to get information from Sony.
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.
I wanted a spare charger for my CGR-S006 batteries (for the Panasonic FZ18) but soon found out that Panasonic, for some obscure reason, doesn't sell it. This Pro Power model seemed to be the only option. Despite there being no posted reviews for it, I decided to take the risk. No regrets. The charger works just as well as the original Panasonic unit. Differently from the Panasonic, the Pro Power doesn't plug directly into the wall, but has a cable. There's a reason for this: it comes with another cable attachment to hook the charger up to the car lighter or DC 9V plug, so batteries can be charged in transit. This makes the Pro Power very versatile and practical. I haven't tried the CGR-S006-equivalent battery that's included in the kit, but this, for me, is just an extra -- as is the little tripod. I bought this for the charger, and am happy with it.
I bought the 605 WiFi to replace my 5th Gen iPod as i wanted a music player with good Video capabilities and which wouldnt be restricted to playing certain formats.the 605 doesnt dissappoint. It plays pretty much plays all common formats.. and i use only AVI files. The larger screen is a joy to use and it really gives the movie experience with the bigger screen ... unlike the 5th Gen 2.5" screen.Battery life is decent... gets me through 2 movies of 2 hours.. and then i can watch some music videos.But when i started using it, i realised with its bigger harddrive and size it isnt pocket friendly. SO i got the iPod touch as well, which obviously sits well.So now i use my Archos on long flights. Its an integral part of my travel backpack. But i use it exclusively for video..Great product.. if you travel a lot.. and want a portable media player to watch movies. But i have heard of it being touted as the iPod Touch killer... and being better. But i disagree.. the whole experience is nowhere close to the smooth iTouch feel. I wouldnt even put them in the same category. On the flipside.. i don't consider iPod touch to be a better video player than the 605. ...And if i watch movies on the iTouch.. i wouldnt be left with much juice for my music...great product overall..
Once you figure out whether to push or pull the release clip on the factory plug, these snap right in place, no fuss, no muss. Installed in '04 Colorado extended cab. All four connected with no issue. In front, they tucked away easily, in rear I zip-tied them to the door frame to avoid potential noise/vibration.
Was looking for a way to expand the number of USB ports on my computer for remote drives, Ipod charging, sideloading Nooks and Kindle, etc. This has worked just great and supplies the extra power needed for all my devices. It was readily recognized and installed automatically by my computer running XP. I strongly recommend it for anyone who has liimited USB ports on their machine.
This is such a feature-ladened high quality Dolby Digital Receiver that is blows the others away! My last receiver was a Denon, but I will tell you that this is heads and tales above the Denon. This Yamaha receiver is able to accurately reproduce the Dolby 5.1 format in all of its glory fully enabling the expressive power of Dolby Digital!
I wanted clip-on earphones for doing sports. I had another pair of Sennheiser earphones, and the sound was fantastic; so I didn't hesitate when I found these.Sound is awful; no bass at all. Not comfortable; keeps falling off my ears, even with the clip-ons. Cord tangles too easily.
Order went smoothly and item appears as advertised. Unused to date and serving as spare. blah, blah, ditto,blah, blah
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.
I was an audiophile in the past. Now, interested in doing. I wanted to hear recordings accurately. Went with these based on review and reputation. I'm very happy I did. These are excellent, outstanding, accurate. Every bit of praise from others is correct. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
I've never used the serial cradle, because I got this USB cradle when I bought my Jornada, so I can't compare the two, but I can say that this is definitely worth the money, whether you purchase it as part of a package or separately. USB connectivity is a must these days, especially if you intend to sync your Jornada with one or more PCs. That's how I use mine, and I find that the USB cradle allows me to quickly sync my Outlook information and other files with my PC, in addition to charging it when it is in the cradle. The weighted base helps keep the cradle in place and allows me to keep it under my desk on top of my tower PC when it's charging.However, as with most products, the USB cradle is not perfect. I share the concerns of other reviewers about the fact that the screen stays on while it's charging (wonder if setting the power-off setting to a lower number would help; I've not tested that before). Also, I would have preferred a cradle that would help you align your Jornada with the connectors - this is more like a cell phone cradle because you slide your Jornada into it. HP does advise that you use both hands to do this. I think it would have been better to make the connector work more like a game controller or other peripheral, with the connectors housed within the cradle instead of having one side of them visible, so you could plug the Jornada into the cradle securely.One thing to keep in mind - occasionally, my PC has had trouble locating my Jornada, making it difficult to sync my items. Every time this has happened, all I had to do was reboot the Jornada and the PC recognized it on the next synchronization attempt. Make sure you know how to do a soft reset on your Jornada and you should be fine.
I am new to HDMI. I had purchased these cables to expand my collection/use. The quality is better than I anticipated and have replaced my current cable with these (I purchase several at the Christmas special price). I am happy and so is my family. I do see a difference.
The learning mode is the salvation with this remote. It takes considerable effort and time to get it programmed but once done it works well. The telephone help is spotty. Sometimes it is great, along the kind I get from HP, other times it is acceptable.
I Picked this up in 2008 as an extra battery for my power hungry Lumix camera. It lasted through about 3 years of getting a full charge and was able to nurse another year out of it where I got about 50% of its original use per charge and finally last October it took its final breath and was gone. This battery is the real deal OEM and does exactly what it is suppose to.
This gives me some extra cable length on my headset and provides easy volume control at my fingertips. I've been using it for a couple of months now and I have no complaints.
I must own about 12 memory sticks but this one is my favorite. The 16 Gig size is large enough for moving large files or videos between computers and locations and it easily fits in your pocket. If you have to move files between work and home this one is handy to have. I like the fact that it comes with a 10 year warranty.The data transfer is fairly high speed and I use it all the time to move files or to use as a boot device to update the BIOS of computers I build. I store the new Bios and drivers I need to use during the update and I am ready to go. Make sure that if you do use it to update a computer's BIOS that it is formatted to FAT32 standard as this seems to be the default for most computers to read when updating BIOS. This means the maximum file size is limited to 4 GIG but I never use files that large on mine.I like the rubber coating as it is easy to carry and protects the memory stick. It is a great device but not perfect. The rubber on it is rather large and makes the stick thick enough to sometimes cause problems if you plug into a narrow USB port. Some computers have the USB ports so close together that if you have only one open slot left you may have difficulty in using it. I also wish the removable rubber cap was somehow attached to the body so I wouldn't lay it down all the time and wind up looking for it. That being said I still gave it 5 stars as I just find it very handy to have and use!
Finding a DVD/CD changer is getting difficult. It used to be that most electronics companies offered a couple of models each. Now, many like Pioneer, Samsung and Philips don't make them anymore. The companies that do,like Onkyo, Yamaha, Denon and Sony only offer one model. The only one Pioneer has is this one, and they don't make it anymore (but there are still plenty in inventory to buy).What is popular now are VCR/DVD combinations, DVD recorders and single DVD players with upconversion to 1080p.In reality, why would anyone need a DVD changer. It is not like anyone would pop in 5 movies, flop on the couch and watch continuously for 10 hours. You cannot easily jump from DVD to DVD. You have to wait for the menu to come up and then you have to select what you want to play. You cannot even put in a bunch of concert videos and just let them play. With DVD's, you always have to interact with them.Where a changer is effective is with CD's. You can drop in 5 CD's, press play and walk away. And then you can have over 6 of music with no further interaction.The only reason to get a DVD/CD changer is to have the changer for the CD's, and then to have the DVD player so you don't have to buy two separate units.I researched all the DVD/CD changers available and bought this one for the following reasons:-It was the cheapest (even before going on clearance pricing).-It has an HDCD decoder for better sound out of HDCD discs. HDCD stands for high definition CD and it is a CD recorded with a higher resolution. You can play them in a standard CD player and they sound better than most CD's but they sound even better with an HDCD player. There are many CD's with HDCD, including Roger Waters and almost everything from the Grateful Dead.-It plays CDR's and CD-RW's (almost all DVD players do).-It advertises that it plays DVD-R, but I have seen reports that it will play all DVD recordable formaats, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and maybe even the recordable dual layer discs.-It can play all CD's in a random mode. The Sony (and some other units) can only play one disc at a time in random mode. That defeats one of the most important reasons for having a DVD/CD changers.NOTES ABOUT THIS UNIT:-It has an SPIF (coaxial digital) output but not a optical output. This wasn't a problem for me. Most receivers will take either.-It has a component output but not HDMI. Older high definition TV's like mine don't have HDMI inputs.-It has Dolby and DTS decoders and five channel output. I don't know who would want that. I don't know of many surround sound systems that don't also have the decoders.-It will play DVD-Audio discs. There is a note about only playing them in stereo. But, I think that is only if you use the 5 channel output. If you use the digital output, it might play DVD-Audio in surround sound, but I don't know for sure.-It does not play Super Audio CD's. I don't think that DVD-Audio or SACD are going to last. You can't get many discs in either format.-Like most DVD/CD changers, there is a DVD mode and a CD mode. When in DVD mode, you can play CD's but you have to play them individually. In CD mode, the DVD's will not play at all. But, in CD mode, the player now acts like CD changer and will play one CD after another or can play all CD's in a random mode.DOWNSIDES:-The remote control sensor is on the far right of the unit. It gets blocked by the door frame of my stereo cabinet.-Default is DVD mode everytime you turn the system on. It takes about a minute before you can put in CD mode. If you put the system in CD mode while a CD is playing, it starts the CD over.-There are not very many controls on the unit. To program it or switch it to random play, you have to use the remote. And you have to turn on the TV so you can see what you are doing.-The little numbers that identify the disc positions on the carousel are almost impossible to see.
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.
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!!
Hands down, no doubt about it, this is the best novel I have read in a while. It was dangerous to pick it up at night, because I would keep on reading, and reading, and would bargain with myself, "only to the next paragraph", only to get deeper in the story. All along, I thought of Dickens. This is a complex novel, with a huge cast of characters and plenty of subplots and background commentary.In a nutshell: Harriet's nine-year-old brother was murdered in his own backyard, when Harriet was just a baby. This event destroyed the family: the mother never recovered and the father accepted a job promotion in a different state. Harriet is an odd, very unconventional 12-year-old with a vivid imagination, who admires Houdini and Captain Scott. She sets on a quest to discover who killed her brother, and enlists her best friend Hely, a boy who is as scatter-brained as Harriet is sharp. This quest, which starts innocently enough, gets them entangled with a scary family of methamphetamine dealers, at great risk for their lives.Harriet's extended family, her grandmother and her three sisters, along with the black housekeeper, make for a rich cast that enhances the story. Some of my favorite passages had to do with Harriet's thoughts about Ida, the black maid. The description of the relationship between Harriet and her aunt Libby has to be one of the most satisfying pieces of writing I have ever read.And then there is the sociological landscape of the novel! Black-white relations in Mississippi in the early 70s, the class divide between whites, the stigma of being born on the wrong side of the tracks, the religious zeal that pervades everything, the world seen from the eyes of a smart girl, who is hardly ever taken seriously by her family:"Quietly, Libby turned to Harriet for a long moment, and her watery old eyes were steady and compassionate.It's awful being a child," she said, simply, "at the mercy of other people."I can't believe the poor ratings! If you get dismayed at 600+ pages, this is not for you. If you are looking for a murder mystery, this is not for you. If you want tons of action and dialog, stay away. This novel is, for me, the essence of pure literature. What am I supposed to read after this? I am once again reaffirmed on my belief that the best fiction in this country comes out of Southern women. Amen!
There isn't much I can say about Slim Jewl Cases. I ordered them and they do the job, well.
This Sabrent is a very good and inexpensive add-on A-Drive for computers that do not come with one OEM.
I bought 3 of these cables to connect a new HDMI switch I also purchased and I must say this is the best deal anywhere. The cables are nicely built and sturdy, I recommend buying a few of them.
Removed the old drive from our outdated computer, installed it in the case and plugged it in. I did not even need the provided drivers it just worked!Pros Easy to install, compact design, and can be vertical or horizontal.Cons The cables, switch and Led all come off the same end so it is not a particularly clean installation.
I can just reiterate what other people siad. This worked for about 1/2 hour then the wireless connection pooped out. After a reset it would hold a connection for about 5 minutes then poop out. Eventually the wireless part completely stopped working. I am well-informed about how to set these things up. The product was just defective. The customer support at D-Link was completely inadeqaute to say the least. I think I'll buy another brand.BTW, the return process from Amazon.com has been completely painless. I'm happy I bought it from them.
Do not buy them. They will not work in your printer. I have spent many hours of research on how to reset the printer and nothing works. Worst money ever spent.
My husband had been looking for briefcases for a long time. Who knew a quality bag would be so hard to find. When he saw this one he wanted it immediately. When we got it, it was so much better than we even expected. It is a perfect bag for his needs. The leather is beautiful, the bag is sturdy and sooo well made. We couldn't be more pleased!
This hub has worked exactly as anticipated. I've had it for a month or so now and it is hooked up to my laptop.I've got a Wireless Mouse, Epson Printer, iPod, Fuji Digital Camera all plugged into it. It performs amazingly when syncing my iPod. I even had it unplugged from the power source and it performed without issue.I was hesitant to purchase due to some of the reviews but it has been perfect for my needs!
Compared with my old one which needs to keep in some position for working, It's good for its quality. Considering its price as well as the free delivering, it is excellent.
I recently purchased this to upgrade my total Macbook RAM from 1GB to 4 GB. It was very easy to do the upgrade and my only regret is that I waited so long (my laptop works so much better now).
The Music Hall, it should be noted, is just a rebadged Sangean WR-2, for 60 dollars more. I have the WR-2 and while its FM pig tail antenna gives me a little trouble with KPCC 89.3, it is overall an attractive, high-performance radio. Other FM stations come in fine. AM is great. The speaker is crisp and full. The RDS data display shows song title and artist. My biggest complaint is that the alarm system is so anti-intuitive that after consulting the manual several times I finally gave up and use a small easy-to-use alarm, which I place above my WR-2.Update: A reader was kind enough to inform me that THERE IS A DIFFERENCE between the two radios: The more expensive Music Hall boasts a bigger speaker. I stand corrected.
easy to set upa little quirky at times and batteries dont last very long
Does just what it says it will. Super easy. The internal pre-amp is great for plugging directly into computer.
I bought this lenses for my canon camera, but this lenses IS NOT FOR CANON, and cost me more to give it back than keep it, but i can't use it. Its a fake.
I have not gotten angry with the mouse and that is saying a lot.The movement is smooth. It beats the heck out of the ball. It also allows me to concentrate on the games I play and not on the mousepad.Is there better? Probably, but for the money (which is very important to me) it is a very good instrument.I would recommend it highly, especially to a person with limited funds and who does not require wireless operating.
I bought this camera seven months ago. I went to turn it on the day before we were leaving for a family vacation and I got the lens cap error. Needless to say I didn't have a videocamera for our vacation. When I got back I called JVC and they said that my model was not covered under their special repair program because they hadn't had many lens cap errors with this camera. Eighteen other models are covered until October of 2007 if they get a lens cap error, but the 450U isn't. It is a known issue, they should be standing by all of their products, but they aren't. I also sent JVC customer service two e-mails, and two weeks later I have yet to hear a response.Bottom line: Don't waste your money on this unreliable piece of equipment.
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.
The CruzerSync is intended to synchronize your files between your main computer and the drive, but will work only in simple cases when you do not move or delete your files, and do not need to sync two computers.If your move your file to a sub-directory (in the same folder) on your main computer, it just deletes it from flash drive. Documentation is non-existent, your have to learn by trial and error.I hoped to synchronize files between my home and work computer - the software is not designed for that. Crashes every time when trying to install an update.
I read the glowing reviews of this product on Amazon before purchasing it, and -- to be honest -- I always suspect that some of the reviews are really just free advertising posted by company employees. But the price was low enough that I figured I hadn't much to lose...and besides, Amazon's good about returns. Well, long story short, the PC60G works beautifully. I was having problems with my old setup (I won't mention the manufacturer, because the problems might've originated in my PC, not in the modem) and couldn't get online. With this MSI PCI card, the problems are gone. It found the wireless network with ease, and pages load as fast as any connection I've ever used. This card works as well as wireless modems that cost several times as much. If it proves durable (I've had it for a few weeks, so far), I'll be able to say without equivocation that you can't go wrong with this product. Great performance at an incredible price...and, no, I don't work for the company -- in fact, I'd never heard of MSI before I bought the Turbo G. I'm very glad that I bought it, though.
Some updates after 4 months of ownership of Archos 605 WiFi 80GB - In short, I love it. Extreme geek tech heaven. Why I bought it:I own an Archos Gmini120. Apple products are trendy, well built and aesthetically pleasing but way too much money for the functionality they offer. I also think iTunes is hideous. The iPod touch is the best of that bunch, but the screen is only just big enough and a few GB of flash memory isn't enough for me.I was considering the Creative Zen Vision W 60GB Slim, but it seemed expensive considering no WiFi and a much lower res, lower colour depth screen. Also, a Compact Flash slot is fairly useless nowadays.People complain about Archos' customer support and product reliability, but I never had problems with my Gmini and the build quality on that is terrible. It is now 3.5 years old and still going strong, after a DIY battery replacement. I hope the A605 lasts as long.- Size/Weight portability-It's fairly slim, but quite heavy. I can put it in my shirt pocket, but wouldn't want to. Measured at 10.5 oz, which is 1.5oz heavier than my old 'brick' Gmini. The one I saw in Circuit City was lighter and thinner - must have been the SD card / Flash only version. The HDD version has a dark grey expanse sitting out the back of the unit, unlike the one I saw, which was totally silver.There is a single metal leg that folds out the back of the unit, which stands it up perfectly on a hard, flat surface. However, plug in the USB power adapater and the leg becomes useless. I wish they'd included a mini USB socket.The build quality looks pretty nice. No sharp edges or misaligned case parts like the Gmini. I think the case is all plastic, except for the HDD back cover and screen bezel. It has already picked up a little ding in the bezel. Don't know how it got there because I am meticulously careful with this kind of kit. I have also noticed that the paint finish on the rear cover is wearing through where the 4 little feet bumps are. White plastic underneath - eek!- HDD -The HDD is quite noisy - I can't hear it without sticking my ear on the case, but can feel the vibration through the player or my pillow if I'm listening in bed! It shuts down completely when it gets bored while playing MP3s, videos or web browsing. The HDD appears to get quite warm, since the case is cool when playing MP3s or just charging the battery. HDD activity when playing movies varies, dependent on encoded data rate. Playing DVD .VOB files directly is the worst. Encode your video as MP4 or AVI and you should see a marked improvement in battery life over DVD files (MPEG2).- Battery / Power -Battery life appears to be pretty bad, as expected. This doesn't seem to be one of Archos's strong points. The Gmini was advertised as 10hrs but the most I've ever got is 6. Creative and Apple seem to go the other way; underestimating their battery life. Of the 5 segments in the battery meter, the first disappears after a few minutes of use. Only 0.5 hour of use and the 2nd bar is gone. 2 hours of .VOB video playing and it's in the red. The WiFi doesn't clobber it as much as video. I got a 4AA to USB battery pack for $10 from Walmart which helps, but the power drain while watching videos exceeds what can be replaced via USB. I have the mini Dock, but that takes a 5V DC 2.1mm mini jack for power. It charges way faster than from USB, but still takes ~3 hours for a full charge.There are several shutdown modes. When externally powered it will only shut down the HDD and screen. HDD shuts down when no activity as a USB storage device. When on battery power you can 'suspend' or switch off completely. It boots almost instantly from a suspend but takes about 30s from 'off'. Annoyingly, you cannot 'suspend' when on ext. power, so you have to chew a few seconds worth of battery charge to power it down after a full charge.I wasn't too bothered about the lack of removable battery pack, since I already replaced the one in my Gmini. The A605 actually has screws on the case, so it should be a cinch once someone on eBay starts selling replacement batteries. It would have been nice to be able to buy two (or more) batteries and swap them when one runs out. Advantage: Zen Vision W.- WiFi -The Wifi is not as sensitive as a typical PC, but not surprising since there is no external antenna on the A605. Also the WiFi 'Available Networks' UI is a bit annoying, as it keeps shuffling the list of access points, dependant on signal strength. This makes it tricky to connect to any particular one, since they keep jumping around in the list! Several times I've tried connecting to the wrong access point due to this. Fortunately it remembers your default AP setting. On many occasions the unit has locked up and needed a hard reset when browsing on a weak WiFi connection.- Streaming A/V files from a server -This works perfectly. I haven't tried streaming from Windows Media player, because I hate using extraneous software. I can stream directly from my Linksys NSLU2 NAS device (original firmware). Player finds all devices on my LAN and even lets me login to the NSLU2 with my username/password. Then it's just a matter of browsing to the folder you want and playing the files.- Plug ins -Player can connect to the Archos server without you buying the Opera plug-in, but I couldn't buy the plugins from there. Resorted to doing it on my desktop PC and transferring the .AOS update files to the A605 via USB. The Archos website was annoying in that although I'd entered all my personal details when signing up for a user account, the plug-in buying pages were not linked to my account info. I had to type it all in again to buy the codecs.- Video quality -I've played .FLV, .MPEG and DVD folders (.VOB) on it so far. Screen resolution is pin sharp. Black levels/contrast aren't as good as my $1800 Samsung LCD TV (which isn't as good as a CRT), but it's perfectly watchable in most situations. Is not watchable when sitting outside in the sun however. LCD backlight has only 3 brightness levels; the lowest of which isn't really low enough to prevent eye strain when viewing in the dark. Tweaks to the contrast, brightness and gamma controls improve that. Annoyingly, the unit doesn't allow you to save presets so you have to manually change 4 settings for different viewing environments.- Sound quality -Sound quality is pretty good but not awesome. There's a slight hiss noticeable when no audio is playing, which is a shame. My ancient Gmini didn't do that. I can't hear any HDD-induced noise that others have reported. I can however hear substantial noise induced by the WiFi chattering. This makes listening to streamed content from the headphone socket useless. The mini dock A/V output is immune from the WiFi noise.The built-in speaker is surprisingly clear for its size, but doesn't play that loud. You need a quiet room. Headphone level is perfectly OK for efficient headphones; not quite enough with cheap 'on-ear' headphones in an aircraft. I use some cheap Koss 'The Plug' earbuds most of the time, since they are LOUD and block out most external noise.- User interface / Firmware usability -Intuitive UI - no need for a user guide for that. There's a home page with icons for the various things you can do - Video, Music, Photos, Web, etc. You can browse the hard disk folders or use the 'ARC library' (music library) to select content to play. The library sometimes updates itself automatically and you can get it to manually update.When you plug the USB cable in (to a power supply or PC) the A605 asks whether you want to enable the USB or just charge the battery. This is very useful, since you can't do anything on the A605 itself when it has a data connection to a PC. You can choose to have the A605 be a media player compatible with Windows or a generic USB mass storage device. I chose the latter, because I like to be in full control of my files and don't need automatic syncing. It's also great that you don't have to segregate part of your HDD to work as a USB mass storage device - the whole thing is one!The user interface is fast enough, but not super fast. The only crashes I've seen are WiFi related, although sometimes it reboots itself when attempting to play a corrupted video file. I have discovered that holding the power button in for about 12s does the same as pushing the hidden reset button. This saves having to carry a sharp pin around with the unit. A hard reset means it boots up again from scratch, and loses the time setting. The A605 can set the system time from the Internet incidentally, which is a nifty feature.The device plays MP3s in a folder sequentially, without a playlist. It used to make a very short glitchy sound when changing tracks but I reported this to Archos and one of the recent f/w updates fixed it.The device automatically bookmarks the last media file that you stopped playing. if you hit the resume icon on the main menu, it starts playing from that point. You can also manually set bookmarks in up to 32 files, but have no access to the list of bookmarks. To access them, you have to browse to a file you bookmarked, then hit resume on that file.Other, minor annoyances -* When the device has the keylock on, it still accepts inputs from the keys or touchscreen. The LCD backlight comes on, an egg timer appears and then a message to tell you the lock is on. This is pointless, since if you put the device in your pocket while listening to MP3s, your battery will still get drained by the LCD coming on.* Volume levels 1 thru 4 (out of 33) are actually all level 0.* If you leave the player on pause, it will never shut down. Bye bye battery!* There is no sleep timer. Most MP3 players nowadays can power themselves down after a set period while playing. Useful for bedtime listening.Hopefully these issues will be fixed in future firmware updates. For me, owning an Archos is like owning a British sports car. It's a fine machine but definitely an enthusiast's product. You have to accept that some quirkiness comes as part of the deal.
The day I purchased this item i had to go directly home and try it out. I already had the extra eathernet cable so i hooked it up to my switch/gateway and i plugged it in. Then by following hte instructions I installed everything just fine(Software, Drivers, Hardware)There was really nothing to it. Although I did have to change networking info on my laptop so I could gain access to the Network here at home, but that is mandatory if you change networks.By the end of the day I was sitting on my couch watching TV and surfing the internet on my laptop, while upstairs my cable modem and Access point provided my with my constant connection. It was like something off of TV. I feel so special now.Soon I hope to get my friends over with their wireless adapters in their laptops and we can have a wireless LAN party.
Don't be fooled by expensive mumbo jumbo. Very inexpensive and works great. Our chord is connected from HD cable box to the Vizio HD TV.
Great product,I've been using them for over five years now,but Ritz Camerareally let Me down on My order with them,so for what it's worth order them from someone else.
paper sleeves not as nice looking as the plastic ones but they will protect my cd's and I can see the cd inside sleeve easily
This camera mount is exactly what I needed! I used it to mount a micro projector from the ceiling using conduit. I spray-painted it black and it looks great. The quality is awesome since it's all solid metal. I highly recommend this mount.
This is absolutely mislabeled as a 2-pack but was sent as a single bulb (seller sent the 2nd upon request). The bulbs are nowhere near powerful enough for studio lighting and are, in reality, daylight-corrected household CFLs you can get at Lowes for half the price. Nice CFLs but not suitable for the listed purpose.
A great sturdy product! It was easy to install. Two page instructions was simple to comprehend. It is made of thick guage metal, so it is a little on the heavy side. It came with various fastener sizes for a universal fit for all brands of TVs.
I want another one! It's convenient, and. Not too loud, even my adult kids love it and want one. A perfect gift too!
Bought this camera as a replacement for my 3-year-old 300D, and I've been very pleased. Improved metering and autofocus controls, larger rear display, and more megapixels all make for quite an improvement over my original Rebel.I was going to wait for the 450D, but I couldn't see too many reasons to do so... I didn't want to wait until April, I didn't plan on using LiveView (that is why I bought an SLR in the first place), and the small resolution bump was not too significant.So, I'm quite happy with my 400D, especially given the price for which I found it on Amazon. I had hoped that announcement of the 450D would make the price on the 400 drop, but the Amazon price is still about $200 below camera store retail.
The Epson Perfection V700 is a high-quality scanner that does a great job with a variety of input materials. The interchangeable slide and negative holders may seem a bit flimsy, but they have held up well and produce excellent scans--after a bit of practice adjusting various settings. The included OCR software does an amazingly good job converting average quality printed material to text for Word, although I haven't yet tried it with poor quality print. In general, I'm very happy with the scanner and would recommend it to others.
these are some nice gold coax connectors. very well made and the price is right. I will buy more of these if I need them.
I've had these for way over a year. They still charge and last like their high priced cousins. I use them in a Nikon Coolpix 8700. Very pleased and surprised at the quality and price. I think I paid about $6 for the two. Yowza!
First off, the cable is 6 feet long. For some reason this isn't in the product description, so there it is. Anyway, having said that, I can say with 100% certainty that this cable is every bit as good as my much, MUCH more expensive Monster Toslink cable. I got this cable to replace the optical one because I'm switching soundcards on my computer and the new one doesn't have optical output. Anyway, I tested them side by side and I couldn't tell a difference. I'm already using Monster speaker cable which does make a HUGE difference over the junky cable that came with my Logitech Z-680's. Anyway, I could tell no difference whatsoever switching between the two. The only real difference is the price. I paid more than ten times as much for the Monster Toslink cable. So, if you're debating whether to go with this or something more expensive my reccomendation is to go with this cable. It'll save you a lot of money and you'll get the exact same performance.As others have said, the reason that the cheaper cable is able to match the more expensive cable is the digital signal. Either the cable works or it doesn't work. There really isn't much (if any) "middle ground" as there is with analog cables. At first I was skeptical after reading all the hype about the better speaker cables, but now after having used both I know that that's just what it is: hype.
My wife and I were in the first week of what turned out to be an eight-month trip to Europe. We had gotten lost so many times already it was painful. Medieval European towns wouldn't know the meaning of "grid" if you hit them with it. They streets go every which way. In fact, in just trying to get from where we picked up our car to the freeway, we took a wrong turn and ended up 20 miles down the wrong highway. So, by the end of the week, I was online researching GPS systems.I've never regretted our purchase of the TomTom 700, at the time (August 2005) the top of the TomTom line. I guided us virtually flawlessly throughout the trip. On only two occasions did it give us bad directions, and then only because the map database was inaccurate. The maps are supplied by a third party and pretty much the same for all GPS systems. In other words, a Garmin would have done it too. Other than those two instances, it guided us flawlessly for close to 250 days.Since we've returned to North America, I've added all of Canada and all of the US west of the Mississippi to the hard drive and still have room left over.The unit cost me about $900. (Remember, it was new on the market and top of the line at the time.) Was it worth it? Absolutely. It works out to less than $4 a day to not have to hassle with maps, my wife's sorry sense of direction, inability to read maps and car sickness if she tries to do so in a moving car (sorry, honey). I could just concentrate on driving safely and enjoy the drive. The fact that we downloaded John Cleese's voice to give us directions and never got tired of his jokes was just a bonus.I love my Tom Tom. My friends who've bought one on our recommendation love theirs too.I can't comment on their service or support because in a year and a half, I haven't needed either! It just works every time I start up the car (or carry it in my pocket for walking instructions--or on the bike for bike routing). It just works.
I was hesitant to buy a laptop that had as many bad reviews as good ones, but now I couldn't be happier with my laptop! It runs more smoothly, reliably, and faster than my best friend's Dell laptop. I admit that I paid a little more for this baby than my best friend paid for hers, but not by much. The battery life was for only about an hour, but it said that in the product specs, so I wasn't worried about it.I would imagine that there are plenty of people who have purchased this laptop and are perfectly happy with it who haven't left a review. Normally, I am one of those people.
The 50mm 1.8 D AF is one of those lenses everyone should have in their bag. It's so sharp that I can shoot ISO 1600 indoors and blow the images up to 400% and they are still pretty clear. Do this with your images and you will see what I mean. This isn't an AF-s lense so it won't auto-focus with the D40, D40X or the D60. I am using it on my D90 and it AF very fast and accurate. Best uses are low light with no flash, landscapes, portraits or just a walk around lense. There is no zoom being a prime lense you will have to move your feet. This is good practice though.So if you have an internal AF motor body GET THIS lense, you won't regret it.
Only bought this HDmi cable to hook up my Ps3 to an LCD TV. Pretty much into games and movies, so the picture quality is really important to me...and it's working great, no issues at all...at least i'm getting the best quality picture at a really low price.Hope it lasts for that price. but definitely I'll recommend this product.
This thing is crap. Fuse blew 1st time I tried to use it. Couldn't find a fuse for it til I returned to the US. Found a cheap adapter in a London luggage shop which worked perfectly. Skip this one.
Works great for region 1 and 2, just like described, with no technical knowledge required. The design is very slim.
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 didn't have a nice time using this product. Noisy and cable may get loose over time. Not worth it for the price.
It is of good quality and works well. We would recommend this audio cable to anyone. It was very affordable.
I recently purchased this drive from Amazon and am very pleased with how well it performs. It is quick. I use it for music storage, music production, and data backup (I have a lot of music on my computer). I leave it on all the time and the drive is warm to the touch, but very quiet. I don't see the value of the "design by F. A. Porsche" because it's just an ordinary metal box with some venting! OK?! Big deal! But this drive is a Good Deal for its capacity.
I received the couplers (I bought 5) promptly and they work just fine! They are made of three parts that are just pressed together, but the hold together fine and work as an extension for the ethernet cable going to my VOIP phone.
I have had this product of sometime now even after reading the reviews about it getting to hot (have it out in the open and away from things) I have touched it after is was accidently left on all day, was pretty warm but never got hot as said.I have about 30Gb left on the 500GB Lacie Hard Drive, alot of memory but it temperature stay very descent warm to the touch but not hot.I Have read about all this noise and clanking and poping of the harddrive, eventually after stressful and extensive usage well yes you will get a little noiseall you need to do is a disc clean up and a deep defragmentation and also scan from any type of threat. And yes this will reduce the noise that is normal after long uses, all hard drive eventually start making noise. Now the poping and clanking i have read about suppossed after about a month, well either some people had butterfingers or had knocked it off the desktop of dropped something on it.I have 6 x 500Gb (3.0Tb) and they i have some that i purchased around november and also feburary of 1999 and 2000, they get noisy but all i do is what i mentioned above Disc Cleanup Defragment and Scan, every now and then do i here the harddrive going other than that just a barley noticable vibration but thats becuase it speed is 7200RPM + yeah your gonna feel the harddrive.The harddrives have never went out, failed, and no files have every been corrupted,becuase i maintance and take care of them and thats why they are still effecientOn one of my 500Gb Lacie Harddrive it has Two complete running and bootable OSWindows XP Home Edition And Windows Vista Home Premium Its said Vista Cant be installed and a USB Storgage Device (Hard Drive) Yes it can by cloning a lot of tweaks and file rendering and tweaks to booting process revising and tweaking the BIOS and a special program that is a stand-alone Booter for external storage unitsi have been using this same Hard drive for over 7 years going on now and never has any files corrupted or it started making eccessive unormal noises are had gotten way to hot to be normal, all this can be prevented if care was put into the hard drive as in keeping it in one spot that means not moving it constantly, cleaning out unwanted clutter monthly defrag scheduled scans and grouping and categorizing your files into less folders as possible, the more folders you have in one the more work and strain it puts on the hard drive as in I have a My Documents folder and that documnets folder is lets says user folder and say there are three, in your folder there is lets say your music folder and in that folder is another folder that says arist ok now in the artist folder is lets 2 more folder that are the albums and in the albums folders or the song, that is a example of a seriously fraged folder wich will make that HD work three or four times as hard to fetch the needed files, the less folder that are in one folder the more strain that is taken off the hd, even thought you degrag it will not defrag your folders it will only defrag what is in each folder, i hope this example i made clear. i have my user folder and in that folder are several more folder such as my music folder and in that folder is my list of songs none to thisusers>your name>Documents>music>artist>albums>songs &lt;---this is fragged folder wich cannot be defragged by any software you have to defrag it yourself.ALL in ALL i give this product every bit of 5 stars shoot on a scale of 1 t0 5 ill easily give it a 10 as saying how well this product has been in performace the time it has lasted and still works as if i had just pulled it out of the boxI will recommened this product to anyone,you just have to take care if it and it will take care of you
After reading all the glowing reviews about the great sound, I ordered this as opposed to the JBL, figuring the only thing that's missing is remote control. The sound quality is nothing to write home about. It turns out that there are no miracles, and you get what you pay for. If you're looking for an inexpensive dock that sounds better than a clock radio, but not by much, then get this. But don't think you'll be able to use this to provide music at a party, unless it's in a nursing home.
I am running Vista-64 on an HP system and have a Comcast voice and data modem. I inserted the CD, followed the instructions and it worked with no problem. I didn't even have to reset the modem. My laptop is running Ubuntu Linux with a Belkin card. Fast and reliable.
I purchased a terastation a number of months back and I should have returned it when I had problems getting it set up on my network initially, but I made the silly assumption that the problem was with my computer which was starting to have a few problems.Well today I installed a new computer and guess what? The terastation doesn't work again. Well that's not totally true, it appears to work if I leave the terastation at its default IP address but if I change the IP address to match my network the terastation wont respond.Whats worse is that it took three calls to their tech support to find out that papa bear thought it should work with my IP address, mama bear didn't think that it would work at any IP address except the default of 192,168... and baby bear wasn't sure. One would think that they would at least have a common story by now.Their solution, reload the firmware. Of course I can't do that because the utility that they use wont over write the existing firmware if its the latest version.So my choice is to either change all of the IP addresses on my network to match the default terastation address or use it as an expensive door stop.
I bought this because my cameras stock mic is garbage so I bought this shot gun mic. It works great except for the zoom feature, I can't tell if it works or not, but I am still happy with the normal feature of the shot gun mic
BUYER BEWARE : Microsoft now uses region locking. Do not buy if your located outside 50 US States. They wont work.
Okay I'm not a pro, or semi pro or anything like that! I bought the G1 primarily as a point and shoot hoping that I'd find the time to use its advanced functions. I've owned other digital cameras and this blows them away. First off... The LCD swivel rocks. Batter life??? OH BOY literally hundreds of pictures on a single charge of the included cam-corder battery. Plus it supports Compact Flash type II so you can use a MicroDrive if neeeded for unlimited storage possibilities.If you decide on the G1 (or the G2 for that matter), I suggest you visit...and purchase the lensmate adapter and UV filter to protect your lens. It makes the camera a bit larger but will protect your investment.My setup:Canon G1IBM 340 MB Micro DriveLensmate Adapter with UV and Macro LensExtra BatterySpeedlight 420 FlashI haven't found any real "cons" with the G1. Nothing is perfect.. here's my list:*recording AVI movies runs battery down pretty quickly*Don't use the camera in freezing conditions.. it won't work*It would be nice to have a better grip (G2 fixes this)Also, I'm not certain that I like the Speedlite 420 with the G1.. I'm no expert and have to work a bit more with the cam/flash combo but my pictures are normally over saturated when using the bounce flash. I'm guessing it's just because I haven't got the experience.This is a great camera.
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'll repeat what has been said.1. I was afraid to get a 3rd party Lightning cable but my worries were unfounded as these work as advertised.2. Half the cost of what Apple is asking for their cable.To sum up; it's a cable, it's cheap, it works, buy it.
This is the second Arkon portable stand that I bought. The first on was for my Viewsonic gTablet the second was for my wife's IPad. The is a good quality product that works well on 10" tablets.
This is a great mouse the only thing lacking is an on off switchI use it on both my desktop and laptop but I like to leave the usb connected when I use the desktop so I wedge a pice of plastic in the mouse to turn it off and save the battery
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 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.
If I were on a super-tight budget and had to sell all but one of my lenses, this is the one I would keep. Sure, you have to zoom with your feet, but the results are amazing. The bokeh is nice for a cheap lens, and the focus is incredibly sharp.
I bought it, no, it does not have basically ANY frills, but it works fine. It has NO skip protection , so if you are going to be using it in a rattle enviroment for get it.I use it when I am in the Hot Tub, and it worked great -- until I dropped it IN the hot tub, now is doesn't work (It was under water all night.. I didn't notice it) But I am getting the same one and this time I will try and keep it out of the water :)So for the money it is a great little player, and only uses 2 AA's.-- just keep it out of the water!Jim
AWESOME BUILD, PERFECT FOR ALL LCD MONITORS. AND PRICE IS GREAT FOR THESE HARD ECO TIMES, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS
Seems to work great. Don't know why you would pay a whole lot more for other cables. These seem fine. I was leary on the price but they work for me.
This worked great for me. I recomend this to everyone. It arrived to my residence very quickly. And I am completely satisfied with this product.
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
When I was introduced to the Flip Video camcorder at a conference, I was a bit skeptical that you actually could get decent videos from such a small and handy device. So, after reading all the reviews I could get my hands on, I purchased mine. It does all that is says it does which, although limited, is quite outstanding for its size. The only negatives that I could find were 1.) the limited zoom on it, and 2.) the mounting and strength of the USB connect, which is readily remedied by using a USB extension. The limited zoom is to be expected in such a small device. Overall, I am completely satisfied with the device, its user-friendly simplicity and the rather impressive quality of the videos it produces. Great price for another hi-tech toy! ...and I like to play!
I am extremely pleased with this FM transmitter. It is more than I expected. The signal is cristal clear, and it works on virtually any radio. I took it to my trip to Panama [the country] and it worked anywhere. In a city of 1.3 million people it did great. In the high isolated central chain of mountains it did great too. I made it work on a dinky little radio that a friend had in an isolated beach. It was amazing. Batteries lasted for about 14 hours. It was very easy to use with the Liquid Cristal Display. Just find an empty [unused] frequency and you are all set. Best of all the price was great, about $18. I recommend it to anybody. Go for it.
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.
There are basically 4 ways to play your iPod in your car:1) Newer cars (typically 2006+) have an aux input which you connect your iPod to with the right cable. A direction connection like this is the simplest, lowest cost, and best sounding option - but you need a newer car.2) On most cars without a dedicated aux input, you can hard wire a connection in the back of the head units with kits from several manufacturers (USA Spec for example). This provides sound quality as good as item #1 but can get a little messy as the hardware needs to be mounted (usually under the dash) and can be fairly expensive (approx $200 hardware, $50 to $100 install)3) You can use a FM modulator with any car that has an FM receiver. This is low cost simple option, but the drawbacks are well known: OK sound quality at best, issues with static and noise from nearby radio channels.4) For cars that have a cassette tape deck (remember those?!) you can use a cassette adapter like the Phillips here. My older Lexus has a cassette deck and I chose this option before I invest in adding a hard wire connection (#2) as described above. I figured I would least try it for $11 and I am very impressed with the sound quality! I would call it near CD sound quality. There is no hissing or mechanical clicking of the gears in the adapter. I also purchased the Maxell cassette adapter since they used to make the best cassettes back in the day and to my surprise it sounded much worse and had a loud humming noise. So I am keeping the Phillips and returning the Maxell and just ordered another Philips unit as a backup for long trips!
Ok. I've installed many different products on many different PCs. But this one isn't working. Three hours later, and it's still stuck in USB hell. And Logitech's tech service is open only 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- I'm supposed to stay home from work to get help? It's a mouse, for goodness sakes. Let's see, how do you spell R-E-T-U-R-N.
I purchased this because I was tired of listening to my ipod through headphones while I was driving and tired of searching for CD's.I am pleasantly surprised by this product. I heard mixed reviews from people and was not sure, but I purchased it for around 30.00 w/a special promotion going on, so I figured I wouldn't be out too much if it wasn't that good.Pro's: keeps ipod charged, it's amazing. It also has two attachments in case you want to extend the length and clearance from things, from the lighter. It has attachments for various ipods.Con's: some of the music you put on the ipod, may sound fine on the ipod through headphones but throughthe radio, some songs are muffled or not as good, but for 30.00, I guess just find a better copy of the song.Overall, I really like the product and 88.7 and 88.5 seem to be the best channels. Depends on where you are in the world when you are driving though.
I ordered these 3 years ago and they are still fine. Sure they have the wear and tear but they work as I just got them yesterday! You can't beat it for the price!
I have always had Toshiba laptops, and like all the rest they are GREAT. What more could you want in a laptop 30gb harddrive, 256mb memory, dvd/cdrw 15" display. It plays movies great, however if you are buying a laptop for the sole purpose of watching DVD movies, look for a model with more video memory. Overall I am very satisfied and have recommended this laptop to several of my friends and co-workers.A ++++++
1 month after I ordered it, they finnaly told me they couldn't ship if to my APO address. After this, I cancled the order and am buying it from somewhere else.
Very good tape, seems to work like the more expensive version. I use gaffers tape a lot and will reorder.
I purchased the Black & Decker 100 watt laptop Power To Go cordless AC/USB power supply to use to exclusivelypower my ipod. I recently went to California on vacation and I wanted to extra run-time power for viewing video's on my iTouch. I paid fifty dollars for the power supply and discovered that the unit would not run my iTouch for very long. I attempted to recharge the unit several times but each time I got the same results. the power supply will not hold a charge and immediately drops down to zero. i am lucky to get one recharge andperhaps two hours of run time on my iTouch. this unit supposedly designed to run a laptop computer! I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED with the performance of the product and can not recommend this device. I also notice that the manufacturing date stamped on the device was early 2007 which leads to wonder if the batteries have developed a short chemical memory due to the extended shelve time. I hope this review helps. Save your money and find something that actually works.
This is almost exactly the product they use at Build-A-Bear which is just what I needed. I had ordered my son a Nemo plush for Christmas and wanted to record his dad's voice, who is deployed, onto it and put it in the Nemo doll so he could hear him when he hugs it. It was super easy to use and even though the message I recorded was playback from my phone (my husband had sent me a voicemail recording) it sounded just as good as when you do a recording in the store at Build-A-Bear. You just have to keep in mind that when you put it in the &#34;Lock&#34; position you HAVE to tape it place with scotch tape or something stronger because it is super easy for it slip out of the &#34;Lock&#34; position and you don't want your message erased. It's a great product though and I was so excited to find it (also cheaper than buying one from B-A-B...)
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 ordered this in 2010 and have never had any problems with it. The picture and audio quality are excellent, there is no discernible difference between a 3 foot HDMI cord and this 25 foot one. It's a great price on Amazon as there tends to be ridiculous mark-up on such cords at retail stores. Some places sell a cord like this for close to $100. Great buy and flawless quality!
As much as I like my camera maker, I didn't want the brightly-colored advertisement-band that came with my dSLR. This is the perfect replacement -- fits nicely, not too bulky, and doesn't stand out.I've got a medium-small dSLR (Pentax K-7) which I use with Pentax's awesome Limited prime lenses, and anything bigger than this strap would be overkill. If you routinely use a bigger dSLR with grip and a 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom, you may want something heftier.I don't think the version with swivels is necessary. The strap is so simple and lightweight that getting tangled isn't a big problem.
We bought this unit to be our main recorder replacing a LiteOn that we still use. In less than a day, the unit had destroyed 2 DVD+RWs to the extent that my computer would not even see the dvds either. We were scared to put a commercial DVD in it. The unit has no fan, so it needs an open area in order to keep cool. The LiteOn at least had a fan. The remote is way too small for the average hand. I emailed the company but got no response until a week later but I had already returned it in less than 24 hours and bought the LiteOn LVW-5005 instead (see that review). One star is still too high a rating for this unit.
The cable is not fancy or anythings like that but it works...and that's all it matters. I bought one for my bluray player and has nothing to complain about.
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.
I needed a card reader quickly one Sunday night, and so I looked at the web reviews for this card at national chain with a local brick and mortar store. Many of the reviews were negative, stating that the usb cable that came it was cheap. But because I had tons of extra cables that size, I didn't worry and picked one up anyway.The reader worked fine for the first two uses (using the original cable), but then today it kept disappearing and then re-appearing under Windows XP. I removed and replaced my CF II card a few times to see if it would work, when suddenly I started to notice a burning smell. Sure enough the card reader was hot and was stinking of burned plastic.I've never had a peripheral device start to burn before, but there's always a first time for everything.In looking at this item here on Amazon, I noticed that it's branded Mercury, but listed as a Targus product. Mine is the same model but is branded Targus, so I don't know who the OEM really is in this case. Regardless, I'd stay far away from this card reader.
A great little video camera. Top quality video at an affordable price.The batteries last forever. I like how I can put it in my pocket and take it with me.
Make sure to shop around for the best price and then buy it!Once you have this remote -- it is really easy to use. It took about 20 minutes to set up and fine tune.I am going to spend a few more minutes adding some custom options -options I did not think about until after I got the remote and set it up for the basics.It was easy finding the components on the web. I was worried I would choose the wrong component option -- but since you put in the model number -- it is a snap.I love the docing cradle! Now I will know where the remote is -- and no more batteries.Before buying this remote I read a lot of reviews -- and all of them live up to what I have experienced.The only way I will give it back is if you pry it from my cold hands......
Correct product, good price, quick delivery - ?hat more can I say?
Bought this at a local store for $29 (Aafes rips you off, i was just trying it out). Here on Ft Bragg atleast, I got no better reception with this than my regular bunny ears. The only channel I could receive with the plain ol' bunny ears is NBC. and with this with the dB gain all the way up the picture is just about the same, if not worse. and without the amplifier I got zip. Now, I will say this, I am on a regular TV that does not support ATSC signals (hdtv). Maybe with an appropriate hardware it may work better since a lot of stations have to broadcast in ATSC. but until then, gonna return this bad boy and stick with the good ol' bunny ears.
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.
Before getting the DNF430, I owned the DNF420 version and was very happy with its performance. But, there were four different issues with the SONY ATRAC CD player: 1) the player 2) the sonicstage software 3) headphones 4) recording in atrac. The CD player was excellent - it displayed songs, allowed jump from song to song, or album to album. Also, the FM tuning allowed reception inside gyms that broadcast tv shows on FM stations, like CNN and ESPN. Every once in a while, I would watch a CNN breaking story on the gym TV monitor, and to hear the sound, I just flip to the FM pre-set dial, and presto. But, the headphones needed to be replaced with Noise Reduction, over the ear headphones. At the beginning, I was not prepared for the headphone fuss. In the gym, with all the exercising and sweating, the standard headphones did not withstand the daily wear and tear, I am sorry to say. Yet, I was able to overcome this issue. I have dropped the CD player a number of times at the gym, on the treadmill, yet it continues to perform quite well. My critical issues was the sonicstage software. Unknown to me - until purchased and started to use stonicstage, this software was delicate and took a while to learn. "RIPPING" a CD and "BURINING" a CD was relatively new to me. So, I was not prepared to "tolerate" with the learning curve issues surrounding the software. It took me time, and it was frustrating in the begining. When all the tweaking was done, the learning understood - the software, the library, the burning, and the performance worked like a charm. I was able to store over 250 songs onto a single CD. Yet at times, I was skeptical about reaching the quoted 400 songs SONY talks about. Anyway, I also backed-up my music using the sonicstage software, and later restored it. This worked like a charm, too. I was very lucky to have this backup, since my PC system crashes at least once a year. My library and the selections were recovered nicely, thanks to Sony and the restore feature! The ATRAC system featured a slightly different recording than MP3. MP3 was transferable format, while ATRAC was not. I don't thik the MP3 playback also had the descriptive and navigating features during playback mode. So, I stayed with the ATRAC recordings. I am very happy with my CD player, because it performs well, has great sound, and can be stored in my gym bag, and left in my car overnight. The CD player was able handle the COLD and HOT weather temperatures of Northeastern USA. I use the CD player at least three times a week, at the gym, and so far - no problems.
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This works pretty good for cleaning any small areas. I love the eyebrow attachment does a great job toning down the long hairs.OLD BOOTSOLD JACOB
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.
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 bought this, at a very reasonable price. It worked for a week and then, when the first set of batteries died off, it never worked again. It won't even power on. But, for the one week it DID work, it was decent enough for the price I paid for it. Not sure if I'd recommend it, mainly due to the fact that it no longer works.
This dvd player stopped reading discs about four months after I bought it. It will only read a disc about once every 30 tries now and has started eating dvds. Not only does the laser fail to read the discs now, but the belt is also broken and the dvd fell off the tray and was damaged. And the other annoying part is that the VCR still works fine, so it seems a waste to scrap it altogether. You're better off having a separate dvd player, and certainly not a &quot;daewoo&quot; one. It may seem like a bargain, but believe me, it's not.
I've had this laptop for over a year now and I have been very pleased with it. It's built-in wireless gets me connected well and I love the DVD/CD read/write feature as much as I love that it has a built-in SD-card reader. The only con with this laptop is the same that I complain about with any laptop... tight keyboard takes some adjustment - and the mousepad is something I'll never get used to. I just carry a usb mouse and get over that hurdle. It's not the fastest computer ever, but hangs with the best. Overall, this was an excellent buy for me!In looking at previous reviews on the Averatec AV3270-EH1 - I see that many of the reviewers show they purchased a different model or don't list their model at all... this particular model is a good buy!
This flash is five stars all the way.PROS------Excellent build-Not too heavy-Very good controls-Nikon iTTL/TTL metering-Excellent power management-Great reach-Can be used as wireless remote flash on D300 and D700 bodiesCons------I wish that Nikon used the EN-EL3e batteries for this, AAA is fine but I would rather not have to carry 2 types of rechargeable batteries and 2 chargers.If you need a good solid flash buy this, you will not regret your purchase.
This is my first Digital camera, and I'm very happy with it. It takes great pictures, easy to use, Easy USB transfer to my computer, takes only 2 AA batterys which last a long time in my opinion, also came with it's own battery charger and 2 NI-CAD batterys. Mine came with a 16mb card and a 32 mb smartmedia I got the 32mb card through a specail deal. So I'd recommend buying a larger smartmedia card right away or even a few smaller cards. rather than a 128 buy two 64 mb ...
The sound is awesome! You don't need to buy a Yamaha Dock to play your IPOD. Use the Phono hookup (where you would hook up a turntable). This system is easy to assemble and has fantastic surround sound! Unlike others that can make the MP3/Ipod music sound muffled, you would think a crisp CD is playing.
I received this machine as a replacement for a previous dvd recorder (Philips dvdr985) that Philips could not repair. Both machines did the same thing. After having them for 6-7 months they stopped functioning properly. The timer will not work so unless you are home and use the qtr button the machine will not record. The machine will turn on, but nothing will record. When using a dvd+r disc using the M4 mode to record, it will erase the first movie recorded. Disc error messages when finalizing and unknown data messages occur with regular frequency no matter what type of disc (dvd+r or dvd+rw) or manufacturer. My unit is still under warranty but I was told by Philips I would have to pay to have the unit shipped to and from them if I want them to look at it. Since this machine is doing the same thing as my previous one I am electing to toss it in the garbage rather than spend any more time and money dealing with it and Philips. Sony is now making a dvd recorder that will record dvd+r and dvd+rw discs so I am buying that one.
Hey folks, let me drop a very brief review here. I just built an AMD64 3200+ (Venice) rig in an Antec Aria case with THIS CPU fan/heatsink (the non-LED) version. Fits right into the Aria and I have the fan at about 1500 rpm. It's nearly silent and it keeps the CPU very cool. 100% utilization (UD Cancer Research + BOINC Seti / Rosetta), keeps the CPU at 49 degrees. The important message here is: IT FITS IN AN ARIA!
I purchased a Sony WEGA 27 inch tv. I took advantage of it's rear component input labeled video4. I connected my Sony DVP360 Dvd player. With dvd viewing, the movie Dinosaur, Bug's Life, Toy Story 1 and 2, and Vegas Vacation, the colors were very vibrant, details were dynamic, and the picture quality was very accurate in at least 480 lines of resolution. I have viewed these same movies on larger screen HDTV's such as the Pioneer Elite and was disappointed??? Glass picture tubes provide a more realistic picture. I can't imagine that I can do any better for my television than these cables. I am completely happy with dvd movie watching on my Sony WEGA with these Monster component 3 cables!
Please don't be cheap like me. Don't buy this cute but terribly-performing DVD player. I didn't know DVD players could hang, freeze, not play sound, etc. Now that I read all the customer reviews I'm plain embarrased I didn't spend another $40 and get a player that would actually WORK all the time. I hate having this thing freeze during the exciting part of the movie and then have to switch the disc over to my computer. I'm hoping we can return this junky thing!
I have had many boxes and this is by far the most weel built. It sounds amazing with a Infinity 1060W 10" Subwoofer. The amp is an Infinity 1300A 300 watt RMS at 2 Ohms. I am runnning it at 4 Ohms and that delivers 200 watts RMS. The combination of the three sound really good. I am an audiophile and have had many systems in many cars and this box is king compared to sealed or just plain ported. The vented enclosure is what makes the bass drop so hard and sound so real and clean!
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.
I wanted something to improve the sound quality of music played off of my laptop and so I started searching for some 2.1 speakers. Found these on a great bargain at xpbargains.com from Office Depot.I have them set up in our TV &quot;room&quot; where they sit on either side of the TV and about 5 ft. from the computer. It is a great set up. Gives listening to music from the computer a stereo feel. One thing that would make it better is if the cords between the sub and the computer input were longer. It is just a 6 ft. cord and so I can't really stretch it much further.These are not THX certified and the satellite speakers are pretty small so the sound is okay, not great. But it can fill our large studio appartment, no problem.If the price is right, and it was for me (though 78 from Amazon seems little high) I recommend these whole heartedly. They take your computer to a whole new level.
This is a great item. I got it because my built in DVD-RW broke. I love the lightscribe feature. The quality is great.
I have spent numerous HOURS on tech support trying to get this product set up on my network. The setup CD does not "see" the print server. Changes to the print server settings make the web server on the print server crash. Tech support was run around after run around. I even returned the product once and got a new one from the store and had the same issues. I would love to have a wireless print server on my network but I have to finally admit that it won't be a linksys print server on my network. Remember the good ole days of Linksys? Great products, easy setup, and low price... well I am sad to say.... Ever since they have added the cisco label to their name, I think those days are long gone.
I ended up returning this camera because I was not happy with the quality of video in low light. If you are going to shoot decent looking video indoors you would need to light the setting in some way -- I know because I experimented with a number of light sources including consumer halogen. I had to use at least 20 50W halogen light sources directed at the subject in a room with two windows to get reasonable detail/resolution. Clearly, this is not the indoor environment the average user is going to encounter.
I looked at other filters a lower prices, but opted for the Hoya due to their reputation for quality. Waiting for spring to see how this compares to infrared film.
This is my first digital camera but I had the chance to compare this against other cams owned by friends & family. I've been using it for a little more than a month now, here are my "results" ;)Positive notes go to...Picture quality:Great. Details are crisp & colors are natural.Ok pictures are a little overexposed when the flash goes on in a mildly lit environment, but I had this problem with my old-fashioned "analog" camera as well and advanced photographers can use the exposure settings to minimize this.Features:Great. This camera has every feature I need. It has a wide variety of settings & option, you can record "animations" (no sound), etc... In addition the user interface is clear & user-friendly.Design:Looks ok, handles great. A little bulky but not oversized.Negative aspects...Battery:Battery life is low. This is the main drawback: as you can't switch the TFT view off (no optical viewfinder), batteries die rather quickly. They don't last more than 1-2 days under moderate use. Maybe using rechargeable lithium batteries might help, but I haven't tried it yet. So if you use this while traveling, be sure to bring in 2 sets of 4 rechargeable batteries with you. You'll probably have to change batteries every day. Because of this, you'll have to carry spare batteries everywhere you go... Grrrr...Software included:Nikon's software was really lame. My brother's Sony has much better software. I uninstalled everything and now I'm only using XP's built in features.Overall...This is a great camera if you don't mind the battery life that might fall a little short. But my brother's Sony doesn't last much longer either. This is maybe a common problem among all digital cameras. But it's worse here because you don't have the alternative to use an optical viewfinder...Still if you don't want to spend much and if excellent quality pictures are more important than long battery life, give it a try!
This card works flawlessly. Everything I have ever purchased from SanDisk has never failed me and this card is no exception. The speed and capacity of this card are simply amazing for the size. And the price was unbeatable. I bought two simply because they were so cheap. If you are looking for a reliable, cheap, functional card for your cell phone, MP3 player or whatever, this is the card for you.
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!
you can make special effects. I'm making a movie and i can turn everyone green haha
I've had at least 2 cases for my Palm TX pda beforegetting this one. Each of the previous ones had seriousshortcomings: the hard case would not open 360 degreesso it was difficult to hold, plus it was veryheavy. The leather case did not offer enough space forthe main up/down/left/right button (or controller), soI couldn't scroll the pages.This case is very good. The aesthetic design isbeautiful, and the leather is high quality both on theouter and inner sides. It's a tight fit to the device,and it leaves just the right amount of space for thebuttons. It has a magnet that will keep it securelyclosed, but the magnet also works when you open theupper half and snap it to the back of the pda, so youdon't have to keep it pressed while using it.I don't use those "multidapt" external hooks, so Ican't comment on them.
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!
Having owned Domke products for years, it was with confidence that I purchased this bag. Domke has never failed me in what ever bag I have chosen in the past and this one, so far, surpasses my expectations. I highly recommend their photographer Vests also. I have one, I am still wearing, that I have had for almost 30 years, yes thirty years... If I sound confident of Domke products, its cause , I am......I am 87 years old and still shooting since WWII..I might add, that I get many complimentrs on the F2, as its a good looking bag also, as are my other Domke products..
This is my 3rd Yamaha receiver. All three have been RX-V series. The first one was about 8 years ago and only support Dolby Digital, not DTS. Then about 4 years ago, I upgraded to the RX-V1300. It had a lot more features, included DTS.About 9 months ago I got the 2700 for HDMI. It has been rock solid. Thew HDMI inputs have been a cabling blessing. I have a 360, HD-DVD player and DTV HR-20 hooked up, all HDMI in, and one HDMI out to the TV. That's it. And it has been great.I get LPCM High Bit Rate audio from my HD-DVD player over HDMI, which sounds excellent.I have 9 6ohm speakers hooked up, and regularly run at 0db (75db, reference volume) and the unit never gets hot and runs like a champ. The sound is crisp and clear. I love Yamaha's sound, it is not harsh at all.I will probably wait for the next gen Yamaha before upgrading, but I am tempted now to upgrade again to the 3800 or even the bad boy RX-Z1.
Be careful. You are not purchasing a genuine canon cartridge. They are falsely advertising this cartridge.
Just as advertised.Very light, but dependable.I like it.
This is an inexpensive but rugged and functional carrying case. In addition the price is reasonable and the company excellent.
My husband and I took a trip to the Keys this year and went to Sombrero reef. It was absolutely gorgeous and the fish were so amazing and vibrant! We bought 2 of these cameras. When we got the pictures developed, they were all extremely cloudy and the camera didn't pick up the vibrant colors. We were very disappointed. I downloaded the pictures to my computer and was able to photoshop most of the pictures to make them less blurry, but still wasn't very good quality. We are going back to the Keys again next year, so we will be looking into a different type of camera and possibly spending more money so we can get back better pictures to show off to family and friends.
After some careful research comparing players, I decided this Sony was the right player for me because 1) I primarily want to add music from my CD collection, and this software, despite everyone's bellyaching, produces MUCH better sound than IPOD's. I earned my living as a music critic for svereal years, and the SONY sound is absolutely excellent. For classical music there's no comparison. 2) I travel overseas a lot and the ease of changing a little AAA battery, which lasts for 50 - 60 hours, is wonderful. I know I'll have my music because I'm not dependent on finding outlets with the right plugs and risking blowing up my player on a bad voltage connection.Many of the complaints seem to arise from assumptions made about the player and capabilities it was not intended to feature, rather than product which doesn't live up to its claims.I've just bought a new SOMY Walkman A3000 20 GB because I want more storage, but I will keep this little beauty because it's the only one I know that runs on a battery. I'll also replace it if I can, should it's life run out before a newer version is available.
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.
I have experienced HDMI already because I had one for my Xbox 360. I recently purchased an Acer Revo, so I needed another cable I got tired of manually switching whenever I need to switch between the two systems. So I ordered two of these for both my Xbox and Acer, the cables arrived perfectly fine and it was 6ft as stated above, plugged them into my devices and works perfectly. I do would recommend these to anyone.
After reading many reviews, I reluctantly when ahead and bought this model. At first, following the CD instructions, it didn't work. Then, reading the blogs on the problem really had me worried. So, I read the manual and followed the instructions for set up. No problem. It works fine.
I use this lens with my new Canon T3i and have taken some amazingly TACK sharp and spectacular macro bug and spider photos with it. The colors and contrast are gorgeous. I've also used it for portrait shots and the sharpness is almost too sharp and the bokeh is beautiful. Auto focus is a little louder than a Canon USM but definitely not enough to matter. This is one of the best lens purchases I've made.
I purchased this product for my classroom use. This toner was intended for classroom emergencies in case my school is unable to complete my copies on time. With a deal like this, I thought I was getting value for my money. The two toners should have given 10,000 regular prints/copies. To my amazement, the first toner printed less than 700 student worksheets while the second toner printed just one packet of 8.5x11 (500 sheets). This was more than robbery and my money should have been returned. I would advise prospective buyers to beware of wolves in sheep's clothing. Cheap but no good
this worked great withe the radion install , the gap that was left , I thought would be difficult to cover but this kit worked great and easy to install .
works great for protecting your lenses while on the move. you wont get anything cheaper at this quality. just got 1 star off bcoz its not multi coated. no prob with this item and supplier...
It seems to work good. My laptop just won't recognize the audio for the hook up. But it does work in others
I got this item for $.02, and it worked perfectly. I mean, it's a cable, so it isn't like it's got a ton of room to shine. However, for $.02, it did a damn awesome job.
Ive had this RD for 3 years now. Ive moved it around each car Ive had and never let it go. Its extremely easy to install and very discreet. The remote is nifty too, but i didn't have it long before someone broke into my truck and stole it. But since the RD is out of sight, it was safe :) It picks up cops from a very good distance. Sometimes it still surprises me. I cannot tell you how much money this thing has saved me in tickets!! I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone. The only thing Ive noticed that separates this from a V1, which my friends have, when we compared them, is that it doesn't have a directional arrow to where its picking up the signal. All other aspect competes well with the V1 at half the price. Oh and when/if you decide to get a new vehicle, when you move this RD from car to car, save your money on trying to find velcro that will hold it like the stuff it comes with. They don't. I tried any and all i could find. High heat, High strength , Velcro brand... I tried it all. DOESN'T WORK WITH THE HEAT OF THE SUN ON YOUR WINDSHIELD! Just call cobra and order it. Its around $10 and cheaper than driving around buying different kinds.
These earphones have two unique ways of making you uncomfortable after long use. First the earphones are very shallow, so the weight pressure is concentrated along the edge. Even worse, the seams between the front and back rubber coatings of these earphones are not smooth at all, and they run right along the narrow edge of the earphone, giving these earphones a unique knife-like feeling after an hour or two of use. I really hate them. In contrast, the apple earphones that came with my ipod are deep and smoothly rounded so I was able to wear them all day long.
The Below review was from Beersheb_Books. I will ditto the entire scenario from the LCD display going bad under warranty, they sent me a new radio. Now the Power Butten went HS on me. I contacted them and it's $59.95 (minimum) to fix. No way. I thought of ordering a new one but after reading all the reviews------NOT!!!! If they are defects then they should fix for $0.00By Beersheba BooksI purchased a CCRadio several years ago. Shortly after the warranty expired, the LCD display began acting up. Sometimes it would work but over time it eventually stopped working entirely. It wasn't long after the display problems occurred that the power button and radio station presets began to require multiple presses in order to register. Eventually the power button got so bad that I could no longer turn the radio off using the switch. In checking the internet I discovered that numerous other customers had experienced similar problems. I also found a note on the CCrane web site acknowledging the LCD problem and asking customers to contact their customer support with the reassuring words "we want to take care of you." I called the number listed and although they acknowledged that both issues were known design flaws, they expected me to pay $50 for the repair. When you pay top dollar for a radio that turns out to have manufacturing defects, you expect the manufacturer to do more than acknowledge a design flaw. You expect a repair at their expense.
Bose 901's have a very odd response curve, and the active equalizer is a specialized preamp of sorts to smooth out the sound and emphasize the low and top end. For some strange reason Bose hasn't gone digital with this preamp. Its 100% analog. A pre-out loop needs to be available on your amp before you can set it up properly. The amp also should be a plain stereo amp, since the equalizer shapes the sound so much that if you connect a 2nd set of speakers (b-channel) they will sound very harsh and could even damage them.You get 2 slides, mid-bass and mid-treble. There's also a low bass cutoff button, and not much else.The unit is rather large for what it does, and is an odd size that takes up more room in your stereo cabinet than it should.
After several years of playing DVD's on my Playstation 2, I decided to upgrade to a "real" DVD player. I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money for a one, so I original bought a Sony NS315. The Sony turned out to be a huge disappointment, so I decided to try the RCA. It was an opened box special at ... and [$$$] more than the Sony, but a much better player in my opinion. Hook up was a snap. There are 3 different input jacks for both audio and video plus a jack to hook up an audio receiver. All my DVD's play with crystal clear clarity. With a touch of a button on the remote control (this player has a "real" remote control unlike the "only good for a paperweight" one that came with the Sony), you can add subtitles, zoom, forward/reverse up to x32, etc. The player has a range feature in which you can soften the loud sounds of those action pack movies, so you don't wake up the neighbors at night. Also this player plays all my CD's, CD-R/RW, and MP3's without problems.
This is an absolutely an unbelievably great device. I was doubtful but ordered it anyway because of the difficulty of having to deal with 4 remotes. It works as good as advertised, with a few small glitches. I can't get all of the remotes to be reproduced EXACTLY, but that is relatively minor. Each "activity" works flawlessly, e.g., watch TV, watch DVD, etc. All of the correct devices are properly activated. Even XM radio which didn't even come with a remote! I recommend this device highly.
It's a mini mouse - if you don't want that, don't buy this! Mine has held up OK, the size works for me, I like the retractable cord. (Note - I'll do anything to avoid using a touchpad or keyboard micro-joystick). But my laptop doesn't recognize the scroll wheel (which I've been using more and more with regular mice) and there is no driver available to try and reinstall. And occasionally it seems "goofy/jumpy" but many days it isn't, I've never seen a pattern although another person said that Excel upsets his mini-mouse.
i have tons of hdmi cables laying around the house.theyre all good though.i only use my higher end ones for my more expensive products
Perfect for my needs where laptop contains only two USB ports and one is always dedicated to the printer. Been using for several weeks and all going well. Only fault I find is no on/off switch.
Others had given this speaker set a good review so I expected a great experience. I'm not sure if the problem is the speakers or my settings, but I can't get them to have a surround sound. The side/back speakers are too soft and I can't hear them, but when I turn them up I lose the center speakers sound. And I can either have the center or the front speakers dominate but not share the sound equally. The bass sounds good during music and tv, but is way too loud for windows computer sounds and I can't find a compromise between the two. I do like the control pad next to my keyboard so I can control the volume easily.
If you are looking for a pair of active speakers for your PC or MP3 player, look no further. This is the one to get. The sound is exceptionally good and amazing.I am not a fan of Sony, but they got it right for this one!
This is, hands down, the best FM transmitter I've owned yet. The fact that it is Bluetooth capable, which also works flawlessly, just sweetens the deal. I am very happy with this purchase. Speedy delivery too!
I bought this product because I work from home on a laptop, and I wanted to be able to print wirelessly from any room in my house. I read several reviews here because I thought that it might be a daunting task to set up this print server on my home network. I set up two laptops and a desktop computer in about one hour total time (Excluding the time it took to install the printer drivers on each of the computers).The documentation from Linksys was absolutely perfect. It is comprised of two steps for the initial installation of the print server on your first machine. In step one you basically configure the print server on your wireless network. In step two you configure your actual computer. After you complete these two steps on your wireless computer, you are almost home free. You simply have to complete step two only on your other machines that you want to add to your wireless network. Simply put, the documentation from Linksys is picture perfect, and makes the job literally a breeze.I have this device connected to a HP 2015 laser printer because I print a lot of material for work. The printer and print server work flawlessly together and I have zero complaints. Wireless is the painless way to go.
Here is a real review. For under $40.00 here is what you get: a set of ear phones that don't fall out of your ears while running or lifting; period. Also, the sound quality is good enough because you are using them while running or lifting. Great buy. Enough said.
You'll get your monies worth from this item, but get the bigger one to save time. You'll realize how much more you want to do with this product after you get it, but there's no more GB's.
I make a lot of DVDs for special occasions for family and friends. These cases provide a nice presentation with custom designed covers.
NetGear....... Had never purchased a product made by this company until now. Wish today I could still make that statement. The first unit came to me DOA. No sound at all. Set up found my wireless connection and the shared files on my Media Center PC, however, file with no sound = useless. I take box 1 back and get box 2. This one sets up easily and has sound. Things seem to be picking up. Again connected wirelessly... finds all shares. Internet radio won't play. MP3's will play only in about a string of 5 at a time before the box bombs out. I then buy 50 ft of ethernet wiring to hook the box directly to my router. Much better connetion speed. Video plays well. RSS feeds play well. Internet radio now plays well ...but the MP3 playback still lasts for only about 5 songs before it bombs. Support on the phone is horrible, calls taken by Biff who sounded more like he rode to work on a camel than just got off a surf board. Their web site seems to want to entice you into becoming an active tester on their string (about 7 versions) of their FW. Reading the forum many times these testers are never too excited about anything really getting any better and often times are rewarded only with a DOA'ed box. If you haven't picked up on it yet HIT THE BRAKES QUICK. NO BRAKES JUMP OUT AND ROLL and save yourself the frustration and personal humiliation you will feel for getting greased out of the $400 you set on the counter for this box. Unless Netgear puts you on their R&D payroll stay the hell away from this thing. Hopefully, Linksys will come thru for us at the end of this month with a viable Media Player that may live up to promises that will be put on the outside of the box. At least my home is now wired with ethernet for the next contestant.
This camera is perfect and exactly what we need for our office. Easy to use and no messy software.
I really enjoy having this camera. As a music student, I'm busy, I don't have time to fuss with a camera, and this one has continued to hold up to my mild abuse. It's sturdy, compact, durable, and lives in my backpack all the time, unharmed.For a point-and-shoot camera, it produces many high-quality pictures (all of the example photos are ones I took), and the camera is really easy to learn to use. I have been really pleased with it, and from what I've seen, this camera stands up to entry level professional SLR's. I purchased a 128 card, and can get ~190 top resolution pictures out of it. The camera easily adjusts to the situation, regardless of light levels or lighting fixtures, especially if the flash is turned off. One drawback in my mind is that the camera is always on auto flash, and as I use the camera at night, I don't like to have to turn the flash off every time I turn the camera on.About the batteries: I generally use alkaline. I generally use the viewfinder and not the lcd screen, as one can always check the picture right after it's taken (each picture displays on the screen regardless...). It's also very easy to access the view-only mode, which can be on for extended periods of time even when the camera itself doesn't have enough juice. In continuous use, a set of alkaline batteries generally last 2-2.5 hours. Also...if it dies, you can turn the camera off, wait about 30 seconds, and it'll be fine for another 5-10 pictures. (This method can be repeated about 40 times before it really dies.)The movie mode is nice, quick, and doesn't take up too much space. Depending on battery life, you can record up to 30 secs, but my camera generally averages about 15. Also, the digital zoom function is nice, but I've found that it takes time to get to, and I don't really use it anyway.When I first got the camera, I dropped it and had to send it in to be fixed. The service was very prompt, free, and the Olympus people have been VERY helpful and easy to work with. The software that comes with the camera "Camedia Master" is easy to install and very easy to use. It has all of the editing tools that the average person needs ("instant fix", crop, contrast, colour balance, brightness, lightness, saturation levels, resizing tools, a couple fun effects, etc.), and a very thorough help section.Overall, I have been very impressed with this little camera, and it suits my purposes exactly. The only major drawback is that it makes me dream of $1,500 SLR's.
The bag is very nice it has a lot of compartments and is big. But the main problem is in the very front compartment. It has a clip which holds that compartment together. I put some supplies in it and when you put the bag down it won't sit straight. It's too heavy for it. And I barely have anything in it. Even if you don't have anything in it it still sags. This is a design flaw. Even when it's on your back that compartment sags. Looks a bit dumb. But other than that it's very nice.
This product worked for about 12 hours then it burned out. I guess you get what you pay for. Not very bright light either.
this is a very clear monitor. Its very nice. The only thing that bothers me is the flourescent background light which buzzes rather loudley if it is set on anything less than total brightness-not always but most of the time I try to change it. The NEC rep told me that the noise should be minimal and that my monitor may be defective. I think ill keep it. with a three year warrenty If it is defective then its covered. I recommend this monitor.
I bought my DC280 a year ago and have been happy every since. The camera has excellent color capabilities, I can create photo quality prints using even lower quality printers, and I can utilize my picture both on and offline. I have taken my camera from the Grand Canyon to New York and from family Christmas parties to 50th birthday celibrations. This camera rocks. One year and 1000 pictures later I can't wait to shoot the next 1000.
Product was as described and advertise arrive on time or within the promise arrival time , totally satisfied with my purchase , Price was good
We just bought a second one, after the first one died after a household move and some really heavy use. Tried other scanners with document feeders that were more expensive and slower! So went back to the same Microtek model that we knew and loved. Good speed for the money (about 6 ppm, b&w, 200dpi) and the image quality is as good as our other scanners. Sometimes we have to scan a page just to get the light warmed up, but hey, it works great for the money. We need to scan many multipage documents at a time and use Adobe Acrobat with the scanner software, and it's very simple and intuitive to get good scans of even handwritten forms.
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.
I bought this to test if I can manually switch between webcams using Skype.Ad copy from this dealer didn't specify what version USB it would work with, no wonder...in tiny type on the item packaging, it it ONLY compliant with USB 1.0 and 1.1, not 2.0 So it only crashed Skype in testing.This item is very ancient old stock in vintage iMac bondi blue, and for modern needs is pretty worthless. I'll be returning it.They should post actual specs on their online ads. Bad company!
The Hitachi 4GB Microdrive (CF Type II card interface) came bundled with my Sony A-100 (Alpha) camera. I never-ever had a problem with it. I can't say that it had to operate under a lot of stress - the highest it's been is about 12,000 ft. in Colorado - but whatever it had to do it did well. Here is my evaluation:Pros:- trouble-free operation - once it was formatted, no additional maintenance was ever required- pretty good storage capacity - over 1000 pictures on a 10M camera storing 'fine' quality JPEGs- better than a flash card at handling repeated write/erase cycles as its capacity to store data does not degradeCons:- a little bit slow - but it did manage 3-shot bursts pretty well, takes a while to 'zoom' into a picture already taken- draws more power than a CF Type I flash card that a typical D-SLR camera would accept- less expensive alternatives are currently availableI am awarding it 4 stars and not 5 because anyone looking for a D-SLR card today must be aware that better alternatives are available. My camera just received a 16GB CF card that, on a dollar-per-gigabyte comparison, comes at half the price. However, if anyone is looking for a very small hard disk-like extension, the Microdrive is the way to go.
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.
I bought these thinking they would work for my 1st Gen iTouch or 5th gen Classic. Neither managed to get sound but my 5th gen iPod managed to show the menus on screen. This cable didn't exactly come cheap given what it does (or in my case doesn't do).
I received this mouse as a replacement for my MX 610, which was probably the best mouse I ever had. This model is nowhere near as responsive as the 610 was and does not have as good a tracking either. They removed both the volume buttons and the notifications lights for emails and IMs. Instead they give you the completely worthless look up button which lets you highlight a word and search for it, whoopty freaking do.The only nice thing about it is the surface of the side grips, that is a slight improvement. Overall my placement 620 will sit in a box as a back up. I managed to find an MX 610 replacement. Try to find them since they are now discontinued.
What more to say except that the code works. The only downside was not the item but the shipping. Just to get 1 XBL point card, it took half a month to receive it in the mail from the time it was ordered. So in all great item that is very usefull but if you don't wanna wait half a month to get an item that weighs less then a pound, get it in a store when its on sale.
Just returned from a 4-day, 1500 km driving trip through the south of France and this map was invaluable in our successful navigation. From back country roads to avoid the ubiquitous toll motorways to navigating the streets of Monte Carlo in the middle of the night, this set of maps was very accurate and worked well with my Nuvi 500. Highly recommended and an excellent value on price from Amazon. Don't drive in Europe without it--
The lens works extremely well, exactly how you think a fisheye lens will take pictures, is exactly how the pictures come out. The only reason why I gave it a 4 star is that you have to have the lens at the minimum zoom, for instance the 18mm zoom on a 18-50 canons lens, in which I have a canon rebel t3i. But I have done everything from record video to do a complete photoshoot with the lens on, and the pictures came out magnificent. Like I said earlier though, the only downside is that you cannot zoom with the lens on, you have to stay at the least zoom while using the lens. But overall great product.
We are very happy with this screen. It is plenty big enough and our movies show crisp and clear everytime!!
I sent back the CT12! I can't use the speed dial feature on the Plantronics CT12 on an already-dialed line to access my voice mail, so I have to manually punch in my phone number with area code and # sign rather than hit one button. ARGH!!!You CAN do this on the older CT10 ! I have several long string numbers I frequently dial for conferences and international access, and I can do this with the CT10,using the MEM feature. Plus the CT12 you cannot use while it is in the charger base. The older CT10 you can pop it in the base, if your call runs long and the battery is depleted and carry on. I had replaced the CT10 because I really wanted the caller ID, but ended up returning the CT12 and just buying a supply of replacement batteries for my 10 YEAR OLD RELIABLE WORKHORSE CT10!!!! Because the CT10 is older, it DOES NOT interfere with my home wireless network. You can still pick up a new CT10 from people selling old stock on the internet, too.
I have a Cannon S45 and loved the card up to the point it died. I was on Lake Tahoe for a friends wedding and had taken countless pictures and videos. All of a sudden, the camera froze up. The CF card error pops up and that's it. I've had 2 friends try the card in their cameras and the same thing happens... so I know it's not the camera. I won't buy another Viking....
After slicing 2 fingers on my hand on a mandoline slicer, I purchased this to protect my remaining fingers. I like it. It does the job as advertised. I just sometimes find it easier to use a knife than to get it out, set it up, take it apart and wash it all up. I wish I had bought the delux model that had more cone options. The slices are a little thin but it does a very good job and when I have company and need a large amount of things cut up, I use it. I've sliced cukes, carrots and shredded an orange for a cooking receipe. The clean up is easy and the parts come apart and go together with ease. Haven't put it in the dishwasher but it does say it is safe to do so. It was a good purchase.
I've had laminators for a long time, and the routine was the same: put your document in a pouch, put the pouch in a carrier, put the carrier in the laminator, wait until it comes out, wait until the carrier cools, take the pouch out. I bought these particular pouches not because I didn't have any this size, but because I'd lost the carrier. Well, surprise! These pouches don't require a carrier. Just put the document in a pouch, put it in the laminator, and you're done. It's very convenient.I also like the pouches because they're thick and look good on documents.I'm going to throw away all my old, carrier-bound pouches and stock up on these Fellowes pouches. They're awesome!
Dead on arrival the base charger was the problem the radios use a rechargeable battery so the charger is critical for operation.
This is a very good, almost a great camera. Actually I would give it 41/2 stars. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is that, as a compact, it just can't include all of the features a larger camera can give you. (Things like screw on lenses, a diaopter, a flip viewer, a more powerful flash, remote shutter trip etc.)Picture quality, color, sharpness, etc. is excellent under almost all conditions. Use the i950 Canon printer (so much faster and simpler than the Epson) and their Photo Paper Pro and the printing experience is simple and produces amazing pictures. Not being a pro, I use the Microsoft Digital Image Pro 9 for a photo editor, which is vastly improved over previous versions. The camera feels like a brick,really well put together. It has all the features and options you need in a compact camera. I find that the white engraving on the feature wheel on top of the camera has started to rub out, so I need to look in the viewer to see how to change settings. If you use a tripod you'll have to remove the camera to change the battery or the memory card. Be prepared to spend another $100 for a compact flash card upgrade. The file sizes on the "fine" setting run about 2.5 megs per photo so it's not hard to fill up a 256 meg card. My previous cameras were all in the Nikon Coolpix series up to the 5000 and this little camera beats them hands down. It turns out picture after picture that you can print without a single tweek on the editor. Thats more than I can say for the Nikon.
I've just purchased a pair of these and have been using them for about a week now. I use them for mixing and mastering music in my studio. The sound quality is great; very clear and good frequency response. The 1/4" adapter screws into the 1/8" plug which is fantastic for what I'm doing. (I'm a little rough with cords when I'm working) They are a bit tight on the head and a bit small in the ears. I don't have a very large head or ears, so it doesn't bother me at all. In fact, it's nice to have them a bit tighter so I can thrash about and they won't fly off my head easily. I was a bit concerned about my ears hurting from the small cups, but I have not experienced any pain yet and I generally spend anywhere between 2 to 8 hours with them on. All in all, these are a fantastic deal for the price, but I wouldn't buy them if you've got yourself a decently-sized to a large head. Small heads only.
ValueMost audio connector products are overpriced. These AR banana connectors probably are, too. But they offer good value because they are so well designed and easy to use. Their build quality also seems good, and they sound fine.DesignEach connector comprises three separate parts: the plug, a "compression ring", and a base.The plug is one part, and has three sections: the plug proper that connects to audio equipment, the small section of knurled case with threads for screwing into the base, and a 1/2" spike for embedding in speaker cable.The base is one part: the large section of knurled case threaded for the plug to screw into. Each is marked with either a red stripe for the positive side of the speaker cable, or a white one for the negative side.InstallationInstallation could not be easier. The one detail the instructions do not mention, but I discovered quickly, is that there are two sets of compression rings. The white ones are for thicker speaker cable, the black ones for thinner cable.Final hand tightening of the connector assembly should be sufficient, but if you are over-zealous, you may abrade your finger with the knurled casing. I did. Common sense might have saved me from this, but you may benefit from using a thin rag to protect your fingers.
For the price and free shipping, this thing is amazing. I use it at least 3 times a week to watch movies and TV shows.
The remote is great! It replaced 4 remotes and works perfectly every time. Set up was a snap, just follow the directions.
My only regret is that they are only sold in lots of 100; as I transfer all DVD purchases to these slim cases to save room. My family are big movie buffs and we go through more than 100 per year.
Excellent sound system, reminds you of being in a movie theatre. Great, Great system.
I love the fact that this comes with 2 screen protectors (green and clear) and a wheel protector that matched the iSkin. The one thing I am worried about is the screen protector is hard plastic and I'm afraid it might scratch the screen. But you can buy clear sticker-like screen protectors and put that under the plastic one which should prevent that. But it is a great product thus far and makes my iPod stand out!!
I received the cable but it did not fit my Kindle. I returned it to the address and it was returned to me by the post office saying that this was an old address. I contacted the company and was asked to mail my cable on to another customer who ordered the same cable. I did this the same day. I have yet to receive my refund.
The volume control works smoothly and without scratches in the sound. It allows me to turn down the volume below the lowest setting on the TV at the gym, saving my ears.
At its current price, this laptop mouse is a blessing. The scroll wheel is nice and responsive, the sensor accurate and the handling comfortable. It's not one of those tiny mice you might crush in the palm of your hand and that seem to be designed for gimmick purposes only; it's just the right size to be conveniently portable.I took away a star because the cord seems a bit flimsy to withstand years of use and wrapping around the base, but if one is careful with it, it shouldn't become an issue. Money well spent!
I have Sony 52inch KDL-52V4100 LCD, Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver, Cox Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8240HDC, and a SONY combo recorder DVD/VCR RDR-VX560.PROS: Great product. My wife loves it (she says you mean I don't have to press the INPUT button on the tv anymore to tell it I'm watching tv or COX cable box or the DVD player?).CONS: The software 7.5 has a bug: The WATCH MOVIE button only points to the DVD ACTIVITY (which is fine) even though the software says it can be mapped to ther activities -- tech said new software version will be released around Dec 2008. Tech support is wonderful... waited less than 30 seconds. Techs from India are hard to understand but very polite. Sometimes I get an American tech so I don't have to struggle to understand what's said.- When I press the MORE ACTIVITIES button, there's only the NEXT buttons and no BACK button (although I can click the MORE ACTIVITIES button to go back to the first screen).- In the MORE ACTIVITIES button, the other activities can't be sorted the way I want, I would have to delete my activities in the software and recreate them in the order I want to see them sorted.- There are only 6 buttons for the LCD screen choices instead of 8 like the Harmony 880 or 890 which means I have to flip to the next page.- The LCD screen resolution is low so I have to abbreviate my labels. (The Logitech Harmony 880 or 890 have a better LCD with higher resolution so I don't have to abbreviate.)- Difficult to see the buttons in dimly lit room so I always have to press the lite on the remote first.- When controlling my DVD player, the REWIND button is on the other side far away from the FORWARD button which forces me to use my left hand to press the REWIND button.
It's a USB extension cable, and it works as it should.The price is tough to be, especially as it doesn't appear to have, according to previous reviews, quality problems.I've learned I need a new Momo steering wheel, a G27, to replace my first-gen Momo wheel so it'll work with Dirt 3 and my PS3, but that's fine.
I cannot say enough about this product. Having a MBP from 2006, I started noticing the keys getting "burn in" on my screen. I found Radtech shortly later while searching for solutions and have not looked back. All of their products are top notch! I also really appreciate that their products are made in the USA.Uses: Keeps the keys away form the screen so they cannot mark it, does a good job at cleaning the screen (dampen the screensavr and use it to wipe down the screen). NOTE: On Radtech's website it has a how to for this process. Make sure you lay the computer so the screen is flat against the ground so you are not twisting it or putting undue pressure on the joints!I have Screensavrs for a 2006 15" MBP, 2011 13" Air, 2010 13" MBP and they are all tailored to fit the product perfectly!5 Stars for all Radtech gear!
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.
This is my third scanner b/c i had been terribly unhappy with the canon and epson i had bought before... they never worked. This is a miracle. I have been scanning and faxing non-stop. I love it. high quality and reliability. highly recommended.
It is a little loose in the socket it plugs into-- so it comes out easily. But if you are careful-- it works well enough to keep the laptop charged.
These headphones will rock your world! Love the automatic mute feature when the headphones are taken off your head.
The part I received does not work but but to get it replaced I have to pay to ship it back and include a check for shipping of a replacement. After paying shipping 2 more times I will have had to pay for this thing twice, and there's still no guarantee the 2nd part will function properly. I've decided to cut my losses and throw the remote away. Don't waste your money. They obviously don't have very good quality control and an even worse warranty policy.
Using this with Vista Ultimate. Range is fine, and it doesn't need a direct line of sight to the receiver. Having the additional functionality of the full keyboard and mouse is great, I've been able to disconnect the dedicated set and still have full control of the PC inside and outside of Media Center from the couch. While not required, this certainly adds to the usability of this as a regular PC. It also makes media searches and labeling much easier. The backlit media keys are great when watching movies. The form factor is easy to store (slides unnoticeably under the front edge of the couch) and is light enough to easily hold one handed.
This is my second F2 bag; I had the previous one (and still do) for around 20 years. The older one is now used for in-home photo accessory storage, due to wear from abuse - being dragged over boulders, through forests and the desert. I use the F2 to carry my DSLR camera, two lenses, charger, extra flash and miscellaneous filters, batteries and cords. I also carry my video camera and its accessories and everything is easily accessible. This is a great all-purpose, mid-sized bag for a small to medium sized photo outfit and there is plenty of room and pockets for everything. Great product for my needs.
Donna Tartt had to have been thinking of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD while she was writing this book. There are too many similarities to ignore. The book is set in Alexandria, Mississippi, just a stone's throw from Maycomb, Alabama. Harriet Cleve Dufresnes, the lead character, could be Scout Finch six years later. The villain of the piece, Farish Ratliff, will remind you of Bob Ewell. Harriet even has a little boyfriend who worships the ground she walks on.Harriet is a great character, feisty and brave, willing to take on a copperhead in order to get even with Danny Ratliff, whom she blames for the murder of her brother who'd been found hanging from a black-tupelo tree when she was a baby. Just as captivating are Harriet's great aunts, Edie, Addie, Libby, and Tat. These are truly original characters; no one has written senior citizens better since LADIES OF THE CLUB. Edie, Harriet's grandmother, is an older version of Harriet. When she looks Harriet in the eye, she sees herself looking back at her.This is a finely textured book, with lots of atmosphere andfolklore that Tartt positions between action sequences. Tartt is great at foreshadowing. There's a scene at the beginning where Harriet learns how to hold her breath (like her hero Houdini) that will come in handy later on.There's so much to like about this book I have to give it at least a four, but it's not a seamless novel. There's too much description, the kind that the author had to have put in later to give the book verisimilitude. Much of this is repetitive, lots of light playing off of the sides of buildings. I'm not the type to skip description, but I can understand why some readers might want to skim over some of this. The ending is also disappointing, leaving the reader dangling. Any mystery lover (as I am) is going to want to throw the book up against the wall when he finishes. What happens to Danny Ratliff is also completely unrealistic. You'd think at least one of the forty-some people Tartt thanks in her acknowledgments would have balked at some of this.
I couldn't wait for this product to get off back-order status from Amazon so I went to Elgato's web-site and purchased it directly from the manufacturer (for more $). I could not believe my eyes when I saw the extreme clarity of the digital picture! It was noticeably better than the analog signal AND with the digital side you have control of the contents just like a TiVo (meaning, you can back-up several seconds or pause or go all the way back to the beginning). You lose the TiVo characteristics on the analog side (unless you record the show) but it is still acceptable to use if the station doesn't come in digital form at your location. The hard drive space will quickly become an issue if you record several hour long TV episodes per week. An hour long show will eat up about 7 - 8 GB's on average but this can be cut down 4.5 - 5 GB once you edit out the 16 minutes or so of commercials.I have the MacBook Pro 2.0 Ghz Core Duo w/100 GB 7200 RPM hard drive and the 256 MB video card. When I plug into my 30" ACD I have a beautiful HD picture of any TV show I wish. The Elgato TV software works wonderful with the Front Row mini remote control, although, with a great deal of menu jumping, it is fully compatible with all functions just like a full size TV remote.The TitanUSA web-site gives complete TV listings and downloads these updates to your hard drive for viewing on your Elgato TV software via menu like listings similar to TV Guide. Just clicking on the little red ball next to the listing is all you have to do to record that particular show. You can then edit the listing so that it records this show every week. Works just as well as my TiVo except... excuse me, NO EXCEPTION! It works BETTER than my TiVo because it records in HD! My old TiVo can't do that and the new ones can but you have to pay TiVo monthly subscriptions now because they don't have any more lifetime service contracts.The available formats that you can convert your recorded content to is truly amazing. It will even allow conversion to your video iPod automatically or you can use Toast to archive your shows to DVD or CD.One caveat I must mention: This small USB powered TV tuner thumb size device runs very HOT! Mine stopped working after only 3 weeks of occaisional use. The company is sending me a replacement but I would still recommend this product to any Mac user! It is that good! Hey, I might buy another just to have one on spare in case the first one craps out again. I'll not entertain another TiVo purchase with computer products like these available.Oh yea, to those PC users out there; I was a Microsoft user since the DOS days (for 20+ years) and I switched to a Mac and never looked back! No more spyware and virus downloads or blue screens of death! Mac OS X is so much better than Microsoft could ever hope to be and Apple's next Leopard update will make Microsoft's Vista users enviously wanting to switch. This may be just my opinion, but it is a solid one.
...than just a camera bag. originally purchased for a camera but is now used for a camcorder and has held up well.
I ordered this HDMI cable about a month ago and I was so happy I have now ordered another. Both cables work great. You can not tell the difference between this cable and my other purchased $30 cable.
My 6 year old son loved this and took a lot of great photos, but then it just went dead after about 2 weeks. There was no accident and changing the batteries didn't do anything. My son is now very disappointed and we are looking for another camera.
Has worked fine as an economical and wise replacement for the monthly-rental from my cable-company. Will pay for itself soon. It's purchase was a no-brainer except for people who still rent their Princess(R) phone from their local telephone company.
At first, this was supposed to be a great product. It has everything you could look on a notebook: is a tablet pc (touch screen), figerprint reader, bluetooth, card reader, 12.1" screen, and it worked good enough, at first. However, after 12 months of use it just wouldn't turn on at all. So it was taken to HP where they replaced the motherboard and everything was back to normal. However, after 4 months sometimes it turns on, sometimes it won't. HP tech support just said, sorry it's the motherboard again but this time the warranty has expired, so it'll $600-$700 aprox. I looked for a second opinion and apparently there seems to be a problem with the video processor Nvidia Geforce 8400-8600 series found on the Pavilion TX series. So buyer beware...!!!
Received my 880 and had it working within an hour controlling my 3-component system: Panasonic plasma HDTV, Sony A/V receiver and Sony DVD/VCR. Am watching HD OTA, so set up an activity, Watching HDTV, for that. Watch SDTV via cable using the DVD/VCR tuner, so setup another activity, Watching Cable TV, for that. Setup was fast and intuitive. Had to learn two IR commands, one for TV (the dash used in the compound channel format) and the channel Enter command for the DVD/VCR tuner.
This lens Rocks!I can tell you that this is one lens you must have!The images are awesome.Get it now, no regrets.Best money spent and I love it.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! A relative bought this horrible router against my advice. We have a Net Gear end router which took minutes (literally) to set up and works perfectly. This D-Link thing is complicated, has WAY too many steps and you have to install the disk in every computer you want internet for! Which means all of your tablets and any device without a CD Rom can't get internet. We gave up after hours of trying to figure this thing out (and by the way we own several computers and are computer and device savvy). It is going back for a Net Gear!!
I bought this camera last year. Only used it for few times. Now I can not turn it on! It looks like new but it is dead. I was told to cost $89 plus $9 shipping if I want to fix it because it is over 12 months old.
This device can also be used with any audio unit (for example, a portable CD player) that has a mini-plug output jack--enabling you to switch from headphones to, say, amplified speakers, without the aggravating ritual of removing one plug from the playback unit and inserting the other (and wearing out the jack in the process); and at the computer, it can be used for instantly switching from those typically weak (but often useful) built-in monitor speakers to more powerful desktop speakers, as source material and circumstances demand. (Of course, you'll need one switch for each such arrangement.) A marvelously simple and simply marvelous device, with more uses than Plantronics chooses to advertise.
This turntable, after hours and hours of play, has been just what I needed to enhance my love of music. The arm has an automatic return as well as a push-button up/down toggle, which makes for easy playback. The stylus is worthy, but an update to a higher quality stylus/cartridge wouldn't hurt. The only reason it did not get a 5-star review is for lack of outputs. It only has a fixed RCA out, which does not allow for a broad range of applications out of the box or user-specific cables, but a trip to any electronics store/website will get you a converter to go with almost any application. Otherwise, a great product!
I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CANON POWERSHOT SD110...IT IS A WONDERFUL CAMERA. IT IS SO COMPACT, IT COULD FIT IN MY BACK POCKET. I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT LUGGING MY BIG CAMERA AROUND ANYMORE. IT HAS A VIDEO CAMERA ALSO!I WILL CONTINUE TO RECOMMEND THE POWERSHOT SD110!
I've only just opened and begun to use it. But, I am very impressed atits feel, its responsiveness, its look, its size, and its compatibility.Primarily, I bought this mouse for a more sturdy drawing and paintingmouse control. That is, when i'm not using my tablet: it's perfect;without even opening my software i can tell that it will work incredibly.Five stars from me, Thank you!--jahan
First time buyer of a re-manufactured cartridge and currently using it on an HP D3845. Ink quality is great at a lower cost than buying new. Will be buying again until I have enough to buy a laser printer. Shipping time was reasonable.BTW: The printer had no problem recognizing the cartridge.
I bought this DVD player a couple of years ago for my daughter who is in college. She has carried this back and forth from home to school several times and it still works great. I also bought one for home and it also is still working great after 2 years. I'm now buying one for my son, who will be going away to college in the fall. You can't beat this DVD player for the money.
Goods were as advertised, and were delivered on time and for a fraction of the price of the OEM price. I am happy!
When I bought the camera I found the screen to be too small and it was really grainy at even it's lowest iso.
Mine was dead right out of the box. The battery installation is very stupid. Poorly engineered, but even after I did that, there was a lot of buzzing and hissing, but no actual audio output. Azden is a low-end company that makes trash. Buy the real thing. It's worth the extra cash. I have been a professional videographer all of my life, so I know what I'm talking about.
We bought this memory card for our new Fuji camera. So far it works great and stores a ton of very good quality pictures.
If you are expecting a fully-functional plug-and-play experience, avoid the Dazzle 90 at all costs. I followed the (completely inadequate) documentation to the letter, but was unable to perform even the simplest capture. Upon exchanging the unit at the retailer and reinstalling the (hobbled) software from scratch - again, nothing. Right now, the Dazzle 90 is a paperweight until I can return it and buy something that actually works. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
I've had this mouse for about a year and a half. It worked great until last week when it just stopped working. I replaced the battery three times with newly recharged, and then brand-new batteries, to no avail. It works for a few seconds, then craps out.I've read this complaint a lot online since. Yes, it's inexpensive to buy and it worked well for a while. But I find it annoying that it's suddenly landfill.
For the price I paid, and I am not a professional musician, these speakers were very good!
For the short time I've been using this CF card (about 2 weeks now), it is a great product. No complaints or concerns. Install in minutes and was "off and running". At this point, I would recommend this CF.
I normally don't get excited about the occasional bad item. If the manufacturer treats me fairly I move on. That was not the case here. I got a bad drum (also destoyed the toner cartridge). I call Brother. After 1.5 hours on the phone with India (the accent so bad you could not understand her) and speaking to a supervisor I was told the 7820n entire unit needed to go in for service. I asked why when it was a bad drum. I was told that was their policy. At this point you can imagine my blood presure going through the roof. I told the I tried a different toner/drum in the machine and it worked fine. In actually do have a couple of these printers in our office. They said Ohhhhh, I guess in that case we can have our parts department call you tomorrow. This was 2.5 hours and two calls later.The next day I didn't get a call back and had to call them again. Of course they won't transfer me to the parts department. I finally got a call back the next day from a very nice gentlman. Went through the story all over again. He said I would have to mail the parts to there verification center at my cost and then they would see if the toner and drum were bad. I said why can't you just send me out the parts after all I was spending a lot more money for the Brother product instead of a 3rd party drum. He said that was their policy.Had brother stood behind their product and just swapped them out they would have had a customer for life. As it is I will never purchase another Brother product (for myself or my office), I will tell people about my experience and I spend not the money for the oem products. I just purchased a 3rd party drum for 1/2 the price and it works like a charm. I suggest you do the same. Brother will not see any more revenue from me, my company and my clients.
Ok, after trying to redeem code for several days I still have an error message "An error has occurred during the transaction. Please try again later." And what do you think microsoft suggest??? They suggest to go on on trying !!!! It is funny and sad. Never again!
I'm very disappointed, and that is an understatement. I have many Logitech products around my house, mostly computer related, and i usually find them to be user friendly and correctly designed. If the Harmony didn't have a Logitech logo on it, I would say a third world country designed this remote, possibly during a coup de'tat.The Design:Like many Amazon reviewers rightfully said here, the remote does NOT sit comfortably on the cradle. It's more than a mere nuisance, since the cradle is also the charger and if it doesn't sit precisely on it, and we're talking microns here, it will not charge itself. I said microns, and I'm not exaggerating - you can tap the table next to the remote and it will set it off charging. It's that delicate. The remote beeps when it recognizes a charger, but funnily, it also beeps when it recognizes someone picked it up, so the result is that you can't tell which sounded when. You would think the human race would know how to create charger cradles by now.The Color LCD:Call me a weirdo, but why does a Universal Remote Control have to be in color? It has to have an LCD screen with lights, ok, but why color? What good does it do to see a hamburger with fries, pixelated and visually unpleasant, as the background of a black and white text that says "Watch a DVD". The resolution is such that even the black and white text is very pixelated. You get a feeling that the screen is there simply because some product designer said "Hey lets make that LCD in color, we can charge 100 bucks more".The Button Setup:Some good, some bad. The Volume control and channels are not illuminated enough, as you would expect of such important buttons. The VCR/DVD controls are all positioned in a rectangle, not surrounding the Play button, so if you like how most remote controls are built, you won't like this one. The ON/OFF buttons, as well as the Help and Activities buttons are located on the top of the remote, and that's a good thing, since you won't be needing any of those, they are totally useless - read the next part to see why.The Activities:You would assume that a universal remote lets you pick a device and control it, as if you're holding the original remote in your hand. Well, Logitech thought it would be nice if you pick an Activity, such as "Watch a DVD", "Listen to Music", "Watch Tivo" and so forth, and the remote will decide which devices to turn on or off, based on prior configuration. This leads to two major drawbacks - the first is that you have to spend hours getting to know the ugly web based textual interface that the folks at Logitech implemented in order to design those activities. Nothing makes sense there, the most relevant options are hidden behind several screens and mouse clicks (such as the option to NOT turn off any unused device when you pick an activity). The second drawback, is that the device has to remember which device is in which state, so if you accidentally clicked the on/off button or an activity button while the remote was not directed at the device, you go out of sync. The next time you will try to turn the TV off, the remote will think it is already off. There is, however, an option to control the DEVICES in your household but since the remote is so ACTIVITIES oriented, I found it hard to operate the remote this way. It requires too many button clicks and too many menus to choose from. I think the breaking point for me was when I clicked "Watch PVR" and the remote turned off the PVR (cable box, which should be always on), turned on the TV, and refused to let me rectify the situation by turning the PVR on again.The Web Site:On your way to configure this device you will be taken through a user registration form in which you will have to put your personal details (including a MANDATORY SURVEY, where did you buy the device, how did you hear about it, etc etc). Then it's the wizards part. I had the assumption that wizards, such as those you use in windows when you try to add a new device, were built in order to make our lives easier. Logitech takes this assumption and throws it out the window. Nothing is short and to the point here, everything is question and answer oriented, so if your system does not adhere to the most basic configuration, you are in trouble. For example, lets say you have a Tivo connected to your computer. Since Logitech does not have this configuration, and you will have to specify a TV that is connected to this Tivo, you have no easy way of adding the activity "Watch Tivo".In Short:If you are a gadget guru with nerves of steel and the most basic devices configuration, then go ahead, buy this remote. Otherwise, keep looking, this remote, definitely, is not it.
I got a flip video for my son and daughter-in-law at the other end of the country to keep me current on my grandson's life and growth. All they do is point and shoot, plug into their computer and download and send it to me as an email. So much better than photos! Cheap and easy for all of us. I liked it so much I got one for our end.
This gpu was a key ingredient of my first diy upgrade on my five year old machine. With a Pentium 4 3.0 ghz, 2 gigs of RAM and a 400 watt psu I'm playing my fave game Far Cry on max settings with beautiful smooth results. Also picked up F.E.A.R and The Witcher both of which run just fine with this rig (although I can't max the settings on the Witcher) All in all I'm extremely pleased with my "new" old computer. For under $100 I think its alot of bang for the buck.
I received this card for free with the purchase of a digital camera. I had owned a Viking SmartMedia card in the past and had no problems, so I ignored all of the bad reviews of this product. However, after only a few months the card died while saving an image. All of my data is unrecoverable and the card refuses to work. I would think twice before purchasing a Viking product. Even though it is inexpensive compared to some of the other brands, you get what you pay for, and I wouldn't trust my irreplaceable memories to a malfuctioning card.
I bought the stand for my Motorola Xoom, and for a $15 stand you cant ask for much else... Its very adjustable, its light, and easy to carry around ( I have one for school and one for the house) And im glad I got it... The only downside is I wish the bottom legs were a little thicker being you cant have your device plugged in and sitting on the stand at the same time, so I sometimes have to put the stand on a book and slide it to the edge so the cables can be plugged in without bending them to bad. (the Xoom power cord is about as flimsy as you could ever imagine)It is a great stand though, Def worth the price
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!!
Quiero dejar constancia a todos los hispanoparlantes que este producto Targus PR700 es excelente tanto para el viajero frecuente como para el ejecutivo y profesional moderno, tanto para las zonas rurales o urbanas. Durante mucho tiempo he estado buscando un maletin para todo el equipo de computacion y sus perifericos que me sirviera para todo tipo de actividad y este es el recomendado, es compacto, liviano, tiene muchos compartimientos y es de Ballistic Nylon (una fibra de uso militar extremadamente fuerte. Ademas del excelente producto el envio que me hizo AMAZON fue fantastico, super rapido y en menos del tiempo que me lo prometieron enviarlo lo he recibido. Amazon tiene los mejores precios del mercado, investigue mucho y gaste mucho dinero en otras marcas y tipos de maletines hasta que en Amazon encontre lo que deseaba. El dise&ntilde;o de Targus es muy bien estudiado, hecho por ingenieros especialistas en este tipo de productos. Felicidades targus y muchas gracias a Amazon por haberme enviado el producto de una manera ultra rapida y segura. gracias nuevamente y seguire siendo cliente de Amazon, no cambio a Amazon. &iexcl;FELICIDADES POR TODO AMAZON, Y MUCHAS GRACIAS!
Fit great... not too deep of a speaker but a very heavy magnet. These also came with fittings to mount the speakers so there are multiple options to get them in the car. I had to splice the factory wires into the harness that these came with and the only thing missing was an crimp connector to insulate this splice.The highs and mids are very clear and powerful. I am using my factory CD changer to power these with about 40 watts. The tweeter in the middle has a +2db switch to boost the highs even more if desired (not metnioned in Amazon's description). The bass is OK, but not great. However, this was expected from a coaxial speaker so I think it is a cost of the high quality mids. I like music that is heavy on bass so this should not be a problem unless you listen to rock etc.
I have two of these already I paid under 2 bucks for each and that included the shipping. I am now going to buy a third one for my new Tv. I am spending less money than it would cost to drive to a store and buy one plus I would have to spend around 20 for the cable. This is a great value. Thanks Amazon for the great value.
This has been a great scanner, and USB is wonderful. The quality is great and the compact size of the scanner is nice, too. Would definitely buy this one again.
Don't be fooled by the low price. This is a 60X card that works well with my PDA.
Follow the instructions in the October 16, 2004 review by S. Hing. There is also a note I saw somewhere about NOT having Ver.3.x of the firmware for the Linksys Router WRT54G.I took off one star because of the firmware issue and beacuse it should work out of the box.I downloaded the firmware from Linksys, but had to "live chat" with them to find out how to download firmware ver 2.x. The web site automatically wants to give you 3.x firmware.After loading the firmware and following the S. Hing note, it connected and works great. The router is in a corner of the finished cellar and my laptop is on the first floor in the other side of the house. Before installation I had to bring the laptop to the top of the cellar stairs to download email. The laptop now has a strong signal in the office.
This is a really great keyboard, and it looks slick on my coffee table! The aluminum wrist rest is slightly cold to the touch at first, re-iterating the nice materials used. As far as gadgets go, this is a good one to have.I got this thing several weeks ago and haven't had to charge it since the day I got it (the manual says 60 days, so we'll see).As far as keyboards go, here's my take on it: it takes some adjustment if you're used to a full 104-key keyboard. I'm still not quite there yet. The lack of number pad made me realize I won't be able to enter "Alt+#" keystrokes anymore, which I previously did almost daily. The keys do feel pretty nice and it's a solid hunk -- heavier than I expected. It DEFINITELY does NOT feel cheap in any way.The touchpad kind of sucks. It works in general, but it's pretty small, the left click button (on mine at least) doesn't work very well, the scroll doesn't work that well at all, and occasionally I will find the mouse pointer somewhere else on the screen suddenly because it got confused.The hotkeys are pretty nice. I was very pleased to find out that they work even when Windows is locked with a password! I was also quite surprised to find that they actually controlled Winamp the very first time I used the keyboard. I'd personally rather have separate buttons for these hotkeys rather than pressing the "Fn" button, but to each his own.If I had paid the retail price for this, then I wouldn't think it's worth it; however, with a sale price AND a mail-in rebate, it was a pretty sweet deal and I like what I got. If you're willing to spend the money on it and like having high-end things, then this is something you will probably like. HTH :)
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
I bought my DVC90 about 4 years ago, and it's just now broken down. It's recorded good quality video from TVs, VCRs, and game systems. Will buy another.
Great unit! The same attention to detail they give to the Space Shuttle. Complete with hardware. LOVE IT!
Used on a cruise to alaska. worked perfectly. great for the price.they are not a professional pair, but worked exactly as expected.These a very compact and perfect to fit within the front pouch of a backpack
I started using these headphones immediately. They conformed pretty well, sounded fantastic. I thought "$40? small price to pay for great sound, comfort, and even cool looking headphones." But I spoke too soon. The cord that comes out of the mini-jack is already coming apart. Medium wear and 2 weeks of use = $40? I don't think so. Sennheiser may not get my business ever again with build quality so poor. They sound good, feel comfortable, and aren't super expensive...but if you want to use them for more than a week, look elsewhere.
Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport HeadphonesI bought the Sennheiser MX75 twist-to-fit headphones and have been mostly pleased with the purchase.PRO: The twist-to-fit design fits my ear perfectly and allows me to hear better sound at a lower volume because it stays in place. I walk at a brisk pace and it stays in place without falling out, unlike other headphones I have owned. I have worn the earphones for as long as 1 1/2 hours at one time and they continued to be comfortable. However, my ears were not sweaty, which may make it less comfortable after a while as some reviews noted.CON: I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 because, like many others who left reviews, I hate the curling wires. I prefer straight wires because they do not get twisted around everything they touch. However, I have learned how to store it in a way that lessens this issue. I also find that the wires, at times, have minds of their own and do not always stay where I want it to stay (they sometimes creep up to near my chin, which is annoying). Also, by design, the right wire is longer than the left wire. I personally like the wires to be the same length. The headphones are also not the nicest color (green), which makes it more conspicuous. I cannot comment on how well the wires hold up as I have only had these headphones for 2 weeks. So far, they seem to be made well.Summary: I think the positives outweigh the negatives. I am still happy with the purchase because of the good sound quality and excellent fit for my ears. It is a good headphone choice if you exercise or use it while doing any sports activity, like brisk walking.
Although the Sony Mavica has been discontinued, I still publish photos taken with this camera. Can't do it without the discs, though. Glad to find a good resource online, particularly because they are not available locally.
this is the 3rd epson model i've purchased. the first one lasted about a year, the second one 1.5 years, and this latest one, the stylus C86 lasted a few months. i give kudos to epson customer service. they are truly helpful and sent me a replacement right away. unfortunately, the replacement turned out to be a lemon. after a few weeks, the yellow print head got clogged. i did 4 consecutive head cleanings, changed the ink cartridge, still no yellow ink. i called epson again. i wanted a refund but it seems they don't do that over there. they are going to overnight me a new C86. maybe it's just my bad luck that i keep getting the lemons. like i said, great customer service, but poor product.
The D-Link DIR-615 Wireless-N Router is installed and doing a great job. It has replaced a Netgear that required constant restarting. Since installing the D-Link we have not had any failures. I recomend this unit and this seller through Amazon.
Very handy! I love having these adapters on hand when I need to upload something in a flash. I highly recommend this!
Ok, I used to have one of these subs and it doesn't hit as precise as I remember. It could be the difference in car size or even sub size (old one might have been an 8") but whatever the reason it just doesn't sound the same.It sounds good, don't get me wrong - I was just expecting something a little more quick in how it responds.I have a 4x50w amp powering this sub, the two rear channels (3 and 4) are bridged going to this and it hits hard. A lot harder than I thought it was going to, honestly. My installer put 42sq/ft of Dynamat in my Hyundai Accent in order to keep the vibrations down. I honestly can't turn the stereo up more than halfway or my ears start to bleed. I had it turned up loud (once) just to see what it was like and the whole car shook. This Bazooka Tube hits HARD with the right amount of juice going to it.
This was the cheapest price that I found on the internet and I've bought this product at the same time with nikon D200 and works well together. Thanks AMAZON
all I can say is it is great it has all kines of things avontgo is my favorite
The USB External Hard Drive was simple to install and has been very useful for my business. It was super easy to integrate with my mac as well as the neglected windows pc we use for testing. It was a great buy.
Recently purchased this Great Flat Panel LCD from Amazon.com. Besides the TV being awesome, the fact that Amazon did not ship to Hawaii was the only draw back. Maybe Hawaii is considered a territory to them and not a state? Go figure. Anyways, they still had a great price better than Circuit City, so I made the purchase and had it sent to my Mom in Florida and then she sent it to me. The TV has a great picture in High Def. I have cable service which isn't all digital as of yet, so the analog signals (Channels) are kind of blurry, but OK. The digital channels of which are few and the HD channnels are razer sharp. I did my homework before buying this set, and the Sharp Aquos series came out on top in my findings.
We have a TiVo in the media room that has worked fine since day one. The TiVo in the bedroom is another story. We're on our fourth exchange unit. To top it off, they are having warehouse issues (referenced in several other review that I've read) that have cause exchanges to take 2+ months (they will swear to you it's only 14 business days but don't believe it). My most recent return was lost and I had to provide a UPS tracking number for them to even figure out that they had received it.The problems with the units have ranged from freezing (1st one) to not even powering on (2nd exchange) to not being able to connect to a wired network (3rd exchange) and now the 4th unit is in a continuos reboot cycle. TiVo has some very serious hardware quality control issues that they need to fix. I can't speak for other brands that offer TiVO serice - these are TiVo branded units that I'm referring to.A couple of other nits:1) No HDTV recording capability. HDTV recordings admittedly look superior to regular TV recordings, but are not in HD.2) Some actions in the menus, particularly managing wish lists, are painfully slow (as in you have to wait 2+ minutes while TiVo processes the command). While addressing their hardware issues maybe they should consider re-writing some of their software code as well...When it does work, TiVO is great as a service - it truly will change the way you watch TV and you won't be able to live without it. Fortunately, many cable companies are waking up to this fact and offering their own DVR/cable box combos. I think I'm about due to check one of those out since I am running out of hair to pull out after exchanging so many TiVo boxes.
It was not new in the the box and it seemed used. Had fingerprints on the lens which leads me to believe it was used or mishandled. After i installed it it wouldn't work which again leads me to believe it was used.
I got the flash in no time, perfect condition and exactly the way as it was described. Thank you so much!
I purchased the Lowepro Slingshot 200 to replace the Tamrac Adventure 7 backpack I recently returned to Amazon. I spent quite a few hours researching bags to use for sightseeing/hiking and had initially purchased the Tamrac bag b/c of its similarity (in style) to a regular backpack. A recent "L series" purchase has encouraged me to keep a low profile when transporting my gear. While the Tamrac bag certainly looked the part, its functionality left something to be desired. The Adventure 7 held my entire kit, which includes: Canon Digital Rebel XT, EF24-105mm "L", EF50mm & EF18-55mm "kit" lenses, EX580 flashgun and the various hoods/filter/etc for the above lenses. Now the bad part, once strapped into its normal position, the only way to access your gear (in the Adven. 7 pack) is to fully remove the backpack, place it on the ground, unzip the zipper fully, then remove/replace the camera/gear you desire. This proved VERY cumbersome while on the rocky terrain of the "Great Falls" national park in VA (near DC), in fact, there were times when I gave up on a few nice photo opportunities simply b/c getting to the camera would have been too difficult. I do own a Lowepro holster, but by going that route, I would have limited my ability to bring alternate lenses/accessories.After some additional research, I decided to try the Slingshot 200. Let's compare the tow on some key points:Gear Capacity: Nearly identical for both bagsAdditional Capacity: The Tamrac trumps the Lowepro, it has nearly double the useable storage capacity, great for bringing along a snack, your keys, etc.Styling: Again, the Tamrac is a winner, looks like a standard backpack, versus the strange look of the slingshotFunctionality: As a backpack, the Tamrac is much more comfortable, has greater storage capacity and even offers a waist support strap for longer trips. BUT, this comes at the cost of accessibility. The Lowepro slides easily around to the front. Simply unzip and your camera is right there. It also is a stable platform for lens changing/cleaning/etc.To summarize:For hiking/walking/etc where you need instant access to your camera and accessories, the Lowepro Slingshot 200 wins hands down.Pros: Instant access to your gear, includes all-weather cover (attached), nice attention to details (lens cleaning/protection cloth is a particularly nice touch), etc.Cons: Strange styling, not reversible (can only be worn on right shoulder), nearly impossible to carry hanging on one shoulder.
Was expecting this to only make it through the winter, but that was ok for the price I paid. Some customers have complained about fading, but I haven't had that problem (at least not yet). our grill is partly in the shade so that might help. Was much cheaper than the plain black ones at our local superstore- Sturdy material- Looks great- Flame retardant- CHEAP
These headphones do a good job at blocking out the outside noise or sound. They have very good sound for the price and much better then a lot of other headphones at this price. I was impressed enough to buy a second pair for a spare in case something happens to these. I listen to music on an MP3 player and we all know what can happen to headphones being used that way.Overall the sound is very good though. I was impressed. The one bad thing that i did notice is that even though they do fit good and are very comfortable, if you jerk or move your head a lot, then these headphones do have a tendency to move or slid while on your head. There is not a lot of tension on the part that goes over your head so there is not much pressure on the side of your head which is part of the reason that they can slide. If you do not move your head a lot then they stay on fine though. I am talking about things more like head jerking, doing a lot of looking from straight to down at your feet, etc. Other then that, they are an excellent headphone and well worth the money.
Let me begin by offering my overall experience with this camera. I had no difficulty at all setting it up for either wired or wireless operation. The included software worked flawlessly allowing me to easily operate the pan and tilt operations, and allowing me to record sessions.For my purposes, my intention was to supplement a surveillance system I currently have in operation using two high resolution Toshiba network cameras. I was hoping to be able to get half-decent quality from a camera costing about 1/2 of the cost of the Toshibas. Unfortunately, that's what I got...about half the image quality.In general 640x480 does not provide sufficient resolution for surveillance as you cannot make out features in any detail. For example, you may be able to see someone entering your home, but you'll never be able to identify that person. Overall clarity was ok, better than, for example, another Linksys camera that I tried, but still I was unable to identify facial features in a person standing just 10 feet from the camera (using all of the highest image quality modes). Comparing this to my Toshiba cameras operating at just 800x600 is like comparing night to day, as the Toshiba is able to distinguish relatively fine detail.All in all, for the price, it does what it advertises, and is better than other lower cost cameras that I've also tried (like the Linksys). However, I've found no camera in this price range to be able to work as a true surveillance camera. (I suggest the Toshiba IK-WB11A as the entry point of true surveillance network cameras.)
I highly recommend this product, I saved a lot of money by purchasing this. This replaced a cable I purchased for about [...] bucks and I was having problems with it. This is so much better and you can't go wrong with the price. Will purchase from again!
This is an awesome deal. It cost me $3.32 for an hdmi cable. What's not to like? It works great, arrived in 5 business day, and cost less than a bag of chips! It is a little thin compared to the other hdmi I ordered, but still works. Just don't abuse it and you will be fine.
I work for a weekly newspaper, and purchased this as my second digital camera back in April 2002. Some 4600+ shots later in all sorts of conditions from the mountains to a cruise vacation, I can say this was an excellent investment!The Pros: Excellent battery life, a variety of features including the ability to make panoramic pictures (with included software) and take short 30 second films. Good crisp photos- and a very good digital zoom (digital zooms do not usually work very well). Good wide angle lens for close-ups.The Cons: Not very good in low-light situations (inside tents in the evening, photos of people at dawn or dusk) Does all right for rapid-action (sports) photos, but film is still superior for that sort of action, and sunrises and sunsets. Sometimes the &quot;ON&quot; button needs to be pressed twice (or just hard) to turn it on.Overall, for my purposes, it is an excellent all-purpose camera, and is currently at the top of the office's list for a &quot;replacement&quot; camera if one of our other cameras fail. The media (Compactflash) is very trouble free- we use card readers hooked up to the computer by the way, rather than hooking the camera itself up to the computer.
OK hardware with a limited & unreliable driver. No customer service. I strongly recommend AGAINST the purchase of this remote.Full review:I am a professional software developer. I purchased this product to control a media PC running Beyond TV (on a dedicated Windows XP system). Key selling points were that the product advertised specific support for Beyond TV and also Girder (promixis.com) advertises support of the remote.Initial impression was moderately favorable. The remote is packaged with a driver CD. A quick web-site check showed the CD to be current. The remote installed ok and immediately worked with Beyond TV.Then I started checking the supported functionality and found that several Beyond TV functions were not supported. No problem I thought... I'd assign these functions to one of the 4 colored buttons at the bottom. Unfortunately, you can't even assign a keystroke to one of these. The driver supports only a limited, fixed, set of actions - and doesn't include the most obvious one - typing a keystroke.Then came the driver problems. After everything looked OK, I left the PC and came back later. The remote no longer functioned. The red indicator on the receiver flashed (nice feature) but no action was taken on the PC. I tried to restart the supporting software with no success. Reboot of the PC clears the problem.It seems that after a period of inactivity, the driver will go into a processing loop. On my dual-core machine, it maintains a steady 27% while in this state. Others postings on the net have confirmed this problem.I've contacted their support - no phone number - only email. Other than an automated confirmation email, no response after 3 days. (Other users have reported the same.)Bottom line - the hardware seems OK, but the driver is unacceptable. Even if the driver didn't get stuck, the limited, hard-coded functionality provided is weak (at best).I strongly recommend AGAINST this remote.
I second Megabeilin's motion!!! I too have made the switch from Linksys to Belkin. At first, this was a curiosity to see if there was any difference in 802.11b performance between manufacturers. I was pleasantly surprised with the signal strength of this WAP. The Linksys WAP worked okay with a Linksys PC-Card; however, it was unreliable with my D-Link PC-Card. I no longer have this problem...the signal strength is excellent at all points in my home. The other thing I like about this router is the ease and depth of configurations. I can set my kids Internet access to various limits based on time and date. Neat! The only quip is that the password is null after hard reset and I cannot change the port number for remote administration. Otherwise, this is a great little WAP and should be pretty cheap...lots of rebates and discounts.
This camera takes excellent pictures! From low light to bright, my pictures have come out beautifully. My sunsets shots make me look like a pro. This camera is light weight, very sleek and easy to use. I get complements on the camera itself all the time. The drop-in film loading is the best. I have nothing but good things to say about this camera. Well worth it!
I chose the Garmin 478 chartplotter because I needed a portable unit for my truck and bayboat. Navagating though Louisiana coastal marshes with its maize of cuts and islands is quite challenging.Before going on the water, I made navagational waypoints through established canals and bays easily.There is a good variety of icons you can use for specific routes and then use different ones,labeling for fishing spots along the area. You can zoom to a 2' accuracy which shows movement when anchored.Just a personal preference, I chose not to hard wire the unit on the boat since the battery provides 7-9hrs of charge depending on screen brightness-more than enough time for a day venture. I did buy an extra battery for $21 to provide extra power if needed. You could easily use the charger with the 12v system onboard-but because of water and rain issues-didn't want that extra concern.The coastal maps show only natural lakes-ponds and canals(bayous).Man made oilfield canals and accesses are not shown .So in some instances, your route will be highlighted through land areas.Disadvantage: In remote areas of the marsh the unit WILL loose satellitecommunication if the WAAS is enabled. In the marsh there is no cover like trees to inhibit the signal.Having it mounted on the console,in my humble opinion should not affect the signal either. I use the WAAS system for vehicle navagation. It's probably better to use the marine system when on the water. That can be changed easily when flipping to the setup menu.( the jury it still out on that issue)If the unit had some type of touch screen (like the Nuvi's) would help "dragging" new way points for marine navagation. But considering the price -the lack of that feature-"you get what you pay for".Other features: You can set several tide stations to view -sunrise/sunset data. I don't subscibe to the XM system. I get weather and warnings off my VHF system. On the "automotive side" you get voice prompts and directions like the nuvi's.Overall: I gave the unit a strong 4 out of 5 considering its cost and wide use. I have used magellan and Lowrance units in the past. Garmin seems to be more user friendly. I'd recommend sitting down before hand and learning the unit before venturing out into the great unknown sipping a cold one and watching another episode of "Lost".
The portable fold up stand for my Tablet works great and couldn't ask for moreand keeps hands free from getting tired. great
For a few bucks, these cables work as well as mega-buck Monster cables. Clean, clear sound (especially surround sound), flawless video. The consumer wins!
they were good for the first week but the eye caps started falling off and damaged then it took two months from the date of sending them back for the repairs
SO I have had this camera for a year and anything that has red in it is intensified, people look like drunks with splotchness and when I use it for work the products look much redder that they really are. The only way, I have found to get rid of it is to use ACDC to modify the photos what a time consuming affair. Other than that it is really simple to use.
Needed a cable to hook up the printer and it does just that. No fuss, no worries. Might be a bit short for some situations, but if your printer is practically on top of you computer, you should have no problems with it's length.
very good.. perfect fit for radio installation.. arrived within days no issues with product at all, it was a very good deal too.. the local store wanted to charge me way more for this so awesome buy!!
This adapter will take a RG-6 coax cable and allow the signal to go into a male 3.5mm mono plug. Uses include video to older TVs with a female input port such as for an antenna. The quality is very good and the cost is very reasonable. Would order again. Amazon has never disappointed.
This was a great product, it helps me to evoid keeping a computer on for printing from other computers, and it was easy to install.
Got this thing about a year ago.. its got good stereo seperation, but the sound runs too fast... and theres no adjustment... this is a problem.. Plus the needle is cheap so it will skip or you will hear all surface noise... unless your records are brand new.... and never used... its ok. but the speed thing ruins it...
At around $45 delivered, this is a good bargain. I am using it in an external case for backup, but wish I had room in my PC to use it internally as its performance is wasted with a USB interface. One comment-- the box it came in, OEM, was not even taped shut-- never had tape on it. It made it here with no problem--honest delivery guys, I guess, because the item description was right there on the label for all to see. There was, however, no packing list. Have always had good luck and performance with WD and expect the same...
I love purple, own tons of things that are purple. I loved the idea of this camera and something great for those short trips, etc. I load the first roll of film and have a blast on the Navy Pier in Chicago for the day. I buy more film and then jet to Mexico. I TRY to load the next roll of film! Nothing! Am I wrong!? I see the problem and was unable to ever resolve it! And what's worse is that I bought the identical gift for a friend's daughter in England! She can't return it now and I wonder if it is still working for her. I am too embarassed to ask! You get what you pay for!!! Not another Vivitar product!
This is my fourth digital camera. After owning two intro models (Olympus D490 and D460) I went in the pursuit of speed. Speed being defined on four dimensions: (1) bootup/startup time, (2) delay between depressing shutter button and digital capture, (3) lag between consecutive shots, (4) lens apeture (for low light conditions). Before the Powershot S50 I was (and still am) using an Olympus C3040, which is the main comparitor for this review. In this price range last year the C3040 was one of the fastest cameras out there due to a 32Mb RAM buffer built into the camera and its F1.8 lens.My sense is that the Powershot S50 and all of its competitors have excellent features - many modes, manual overrides, etc. For the most part, just reading the specs is enough for getting a sense of these features.What is purely experiential - what requires owning and experiencing - is how fast the camera is (on the above four dimensions). The S50 is pretty fast. Bootup about 3 seconds. Delay between pressing shutter button and capture about 1 second. Lag between consecutive shoots about 1 second (I took consecutive shoots using the same fixed composition, flash off, new batteries, repeatedly pressing shutter button very quickly). These speeds are all slightly slower than the C3040. Boot is almost the same, shutter delay almost identical, and S50 was a touch slower between consecutive shoots (after the 6th or 7th shot the S50 was lagging behind). Apeture the Canon has a slower lens (F2.8 vs F1.8). Overall the S50 is a fast camera.Obviously in the S50's favor is form factor (which is one reason why the lens is smaller, leading to a less fast lens (higher F-stop). It is a much smaller package than the C3040, which means that I'll be carrying it around more often.
Perfect! Now I can play Skyrim as it was meant to be played. No complaints about the cord. Great price, great performance. Buy it. The difference between av cords and hdmi is mind blowing
Update: Ok. So they sent me another cartridge right away without any questions. Excellent customer service. It turns out that there was a bit of paper stuck in my printer and the issue was all me ! The toner works great. I will be contacting them to pay for the other one they sent me. It has been a long time that a company backs up their product like this when the issue was mine all along. I appreciate the fact that they gave me the benefit of the doubt. I would highly recommend them. At these prices, and with this customer service, I could care less what the brand on the outside of the box says.____________Right out of the box the item didn't work with my Samsung 1710. It looks just like the original toner cartridge but it simply gave me a line error after I installed it. There was no number to call for customer support and the instructions simply point you to Amazon if you have any issues. If I get any response from Verbatim I will update this review. Otherwise you might want to avoid it. The price is tempting but for me it wasn't worth it.Update: I sent them an email via Amazon.com and they responded immediately. They will replace or refund. I elected to replace. Hopefully this will work and I will change my rating. At least their customer service was professional. Will update soon.
This product cleaned my tape player after it being in my closet for a year and a hafe.I'd recommend it to anyone!
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.
All, I got this player and to use the open and close the tray is to just hold the "Stop Button" for 3 or 4 sec.
Very pleased with this item. It seems to eat up batteries but since I got it to plug into my truck this isn't too much of a concern. I find the sound is good (of course that relies a lot on my speakers) and I think it is very good value for the price.
This router has known issues. Every few days you'll have to restart the router. I've had multiple devices that cannot connect to it. iPods, PS3, PC's, Wii. They have the same issue. Every 2-3 days you just have to restart the router. If you're like me & put the router somewhere away from all the traffic in your house this gets to be a pain after about the 20th time you have to do it. I just ended up going back to Linksys and have had no issues. DLink knows about the problem. They had firmware updates that do no fix it.
I don't have much space next to my laptop, so I've always used a small mouse. My old one died, so I was looking for something similar to it.I've only been using this one for a day, but seems perfect to me. Just the right size (some of them can be too small), nice comfortable shape, movement, buttons, mouse wheel, all good. Nothing weird, no problems.
With my Gateway Solo 5300 was just matter of inserting the memory and that's it. Great compatibility and performance.
I bought this hub because it's USB 2.0 High Speed. It fulfilled that. However, it was very awkward on my desk with cables getting in the way. Also, the jacks are very low quality--I'd have to wiggle the power jack to get it to stay on so that I could print stuff. This hub only lasted about a year before the jacks went bad.
This product is awesome! No difference between this cable and the expensive ones. Do yourself a favor and save the bucks for something else worthwhile. This baby does the job!
The damned thing got stuck in the tape deck and is stuck there, still. Partly my fault (I shoulda read the instructions and rejiggered the cover to adjust for the cord) but who woulda thought inserting a cassette into a tape deck would require that? With my luck I'll have to take it to a professional audio installer to get it out of the deck. Argh! So let's just say I have no idea of the sound quality.
I spent several hours online, exploring various wireless network hardware specs and reviews before finally deciding on a D-Link wireless system. This DI-713P Wireless Broadband Router had both hardwire and wireless ports. This allowed me to continue using the wired Ethernet card already installed in my P3-800 Windows-Me PC, yet also install wireless networking for my wife's P2-400 Windows-Me PC (located about 25' away) and for our P2-233 Windows 98 SE laptop, no matter where it was used in our home (up to 60' away). I had originally wanted a wireless network only for sharing our Broadband Cable modem with our 3 computers. A complete and fully operational home network was a secondary consideration at the time. I ordered the DI-713P, a DWL-120 USB wireless adapter for my wife's PC, and a DWL-650 PCMCIA wireless adapter for our laptop, then anxiously awaited their arrival in the mail.When they arrived, I figured the installation was going to be problematic, since several reviews had warned users of some potential problems and the need to upgrade the DI-713P's firmware right away. I turned off my PC and Cable modem, unboxed the DI-713P and inserted it between the modem and my PC's Ethernet card, then powered everything up. Voila, success! Immediately I had internet access through the DI-713P.I installed the software, then connected the DWL-120 to my wife's PC via a USB port. Voila again! Her PC had instant wireless broadband internet access, although I had to play around with the DWL-120's and DI-713P's unit and antenna orientations to get an acceptable signal level between them, diagonally (45 degrees) through two walls at 25'.Next, I plugged the DWL-650 into a PCMCIA slot on our laptop and installed the drivers using the included Quick Installation Guide...and you guessed it. Wireless internet success! I was on a roll and my vision had shifted to include a complete wireless network, which I now sensed was within my grasp.It was now time for real "wireless" networking. To give myself an edge, I downloaded and installed the latest firmware for the DI-713P and drivers for the other two wireless units. By now I was wondering why I had waited so long to set up a wireless home network. I read the User's manuals, took a deep breath, and started setting up my PC and the laptop to "talk". But...for some reason I could not get the two computers to communicate, except for internet access. The User's manuals are fairly descriptive, but I would have killed to know what Windows software options needed to be installed in each computer and a step-by-step procedure on how to set up Network configurations for Windows 98 SE and Me OS's correctly. Fortunately, I was able to get my PC and our laptop communicating after about an hour of trial and error semi-educated guesswork. When it finally started working, it was a thing of beauty to behold.Unfortunately, I wasn't so lucky with my wife's PC. Apparently, two Windows Me machines are harder to set up to network together then are an Me and a 98 SE . I spent several hours trying to get it to work "properly" and finally shut everything down in disgust, thinking that I would call Customer Service the next day for help. When I powered the system up the next day, it worked PERFECTLY. My guess is that I needed to reboot the DI-713P before it would recognize and allocate an IP address to a second computer. What a kick!So now I am a happy camper, smiling and chuckling to myself every time I use our ... wireless networked system with its two shared printers and 80 GB's of shared hard drives. I LOVE IT!My only problem is that I think the advertised communication distances are overstated. Indoors, our laptop can only get about 25 meters (not 100) away from the DI-713P before useful internet/network communications are lost. Even then, the laptop/DWL-650, the PC/DWL-120, and the DI-713P orientation and antennas must be carefully aligned to transceive adequate signal strengths and achieve acceptable signal qualities. This is borderline performance in my book and cries out for product improvement.
The Elite EZFrame screen was simple to assemble and very reasonably priced at Amazon, the best I could find on-line. My Epson 1080P projector works very well with this screen. The picture and contrast are awesome. I have compared my system to others with home theaters and it ranks right up there. I was interested in the Cine Grey initially, as I was told it had less gain and better contrast. You will find the Cine Grey are more expensive. Since I don't have a side by side comparison, I can't say for sure which is truly better. This Cine White screen looks awesome to me.
I have had this mouse for THREE years now, and it still is running the same as the day I received it in the mail =)
I gave this filter a 5 star rating bscause of its price & it protects your lens. There are more expensive, coated filters you can buy but, use this for protecting you lens glass against scratches, dust, dirt & breakage. New lens optics are expensive!
I tried one. After much messing around with it -- searching the web for lessons learned -- upgrading firmware on my Linksys WAP -- I did manage to get it working without the WEP turned on. However, by that point I was so disgusted I did not move on to the additional steps to get the WEP turned back on with it. I noticed the "used and returned" bin of my local computer store full of these things the other day.... Now I know why. I was so disgusted I returned mine. I am now using other products (like high gain antena and another WAP) to handle coverage issues. This is a bad product design, with bad instructions. Not worth the trouble. I have many other Linksys devices that work great. This one is just a stinker.
If you have a digital camera and have purchased a larger CompactFlash card, you need this product! I have a Nikon Coolpix 950 and a SanDisk 128 MB Compact Flash card and discovered that serial port downloads of digital photos from the camera to my PC were going to take FOREVER! Since I had a newer PC with a USB port and an operating system that claimed to have USB support, I thought I'd give this a try (this was my first experiment into uncharted USB waters).Let me tell you, it works great! The software installed easily into Windows 98, downloads are amazingly fast, and it hasn't crashed my system yet. True, you do have to remove your CompactFlash card from your camera when you want to download pictures, but that's easy. The time you save will more than make up for the additional step. This purchase is a no-brainer - just get it and you won't be sorry.
I bought this TV about 1 year back and it has never worked properly after the first month. It started with the TV getting switched off automatically in regular intervals. You had to then manully cut off the power and after resetting it, had to switch it back on. Then came the problem with the Sound. There wouldn't be any sound when you switch on the TV. Resetting the TV by switching off, worked in the initial few months. But then came the worst part, wherein the whole TV will get switched off on it own and a red light on the front would continue to blink. Even resetting the TV wouldn't solve this problem. I bought a refurbished model and Philips gives you only 90 days of warranty of refurbished products. So by the time I saw these issues, the 90 days were over and Philips asked me to gets the TV repaired on my own. On showing the TV to a TV mechanic, they told that it would cost me $750 to get this TV back into working condition. Please don't buy any refurbished or Remanufactured devices from Philips.
I certainly got more than I paid for. This is my first pair of Sennheiser headphones and I can't believe what I've been missing. They coil themselves for easy wrap-up and store in the rubber case. I use them with my Blackberry sometimes and the way the input was designed it keeps it from snagging on my pocket or in the pouch. I hardly know they are there and I don't worry anymore about adjusting them every 5 minutes because they stay put. I highly recommend these earphones to anyone, even at full retail price. They are worth EVERY penny!
how can i possibly decide on an item for my wife's kitchen without a picture. come on!
I ran a couple of refilled tanks in a previous canon printer and the head got all clogged and it was more money to replace the head than getting a new printer. Bottom line, don't go cheap and get the real deal ink refills from Canon.
It is what it was purported to be. Easy to use. It is what I needed and arrived quickly. It is the only one on the market.
I purchased this turntable for my mother. She is very happy with the sound quality and look of the product. I paid for 2nd day shipment and it arrived on the correct day. Overall, great purchase!
My computer was running very slow then I decided to buy this KINGSTON RAM which is wonderful decision now my computer is fast and I recommend this product to make your computer fast.
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.
works very well. had read other reviews complaining of background noise during dictation, but upon reading the directions (which I usually don't do) I learned that all you have to do is hold it a few inches below your mouth while you speak. so all in all I am very pleased with it.
If you shop most retailers, they want $29.99 and up for a simple HDMI cable. And then they usually justify it by pointing out the gold contacts. New flash... you don't need gold contacts and there's no reason for an HDMI cable to cost more than $5.00Great deal!
I would not be writing this except for the fact that I found these reviews so Helpful at Christmas when I was looking for a camera and other items. I brought this as a gift for my son, who had no idea he was getting it. He has never been into electonics or computers so the ease of use that other people stated was a big fact in my buying. My son was surprized with the Gift and taking pictures in minutes of opening it. He told me the camera was Great and easy to use, when connected to the USB port it pops up on the screen asking if you want to send pictures to the printer or computer. He said it was Very easy to use and figure out. The batteries are the negitive thing just as everyone else had said. It uses them Toooooo Fast! But from all the reviews I read on the other cameras it sounded as they all do. We have some Rechargeable on the way, I hope they help.
My husband bought this for my birthday and I love it! There has been a few issues with the software, but other than that, it has been great. I love listening to mp3s off my computer and listening to favorite internet radio stations. Battery life has proven itself as I take this easily portable system to any room in the house. The sound can't be beat! I would recommend this to anyone!
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.
This mouse is great the only problem is that the range is too weak and I wish it could go further. Just that is bad about it I think but the rest is perfect
I purchased this product three months back and this is just a waste as I paid $129($60 MIR). Now you can get for it free after MIR. Why I am telling this is a bad product because of one bad power supply that comes with this TA keeps losing power. Only explanation given to me by ATT/Callvantage is that if I connect it to UPS or power outlet, it is too sensitive to obtain the required wattage/voltage. But, if you connect to wall socket as per ATT this would not occur. That is not true. It still loses power and after two weeks you have to physically reset and re-enter all information about PPOE etc. With Callvantage E-911, after it lost power it will prompt you to confirm whether you have changed the address or not. This keeps happening every two days and it is such an irritation.If you contact AT&T;, you will go on with them for an endless amount time on chatting, power recycling(rebooting) the TA. They have some stupid standard procedures. I spent atleast 1 hour on each time I called them.After that, they figured out that there is some thing wrong power supply. They told me I should contact Netgear since I purchased from Local store. Here comes funny part.If you are lucky, you will free telephone support for 90 days and after that you have pay for the support. I contacted Netgear within 90days. Their technician also spent more than hour and finally he told some senior technician would call me and it took 3 days for him to call me. I got so frustrated and I took it the shop where I purchased. They were reasonable and told me they will give store credit for the product.Anyway, my Dlink TA working fine without any more these headaches.
As usual Kingston provides their well known quality and reliability in their Memory products. I always trust Kingston for their memory and lifetime warranty. ValueRam also has a great price.
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.
I needed to get a CAT6 cable off the floor and these little cable clips do the job well. They do everything the need to do and, like this brief review, they don't get in the way.
I have only been using this product for a few days, but so far it has been flawless. I have accessed it both locally via my local area network (LAN)and remotely. Of course it works better when you are viewing it on a computer in your home. I have a 19" flat screen, viewing it full screen is about 8/10 in my opinion, pretty good actually. Remotely is a slightly different story, I usually watch it in a window which would be equivalent to about a 6-8 inch screen and it is 7.5/10 quality. Remotely I stream at about 400 kbps and it is very acceptable in my opinion. I have Dish Network with a DVR model 625. I can do exactly everything I do at home. There is a little lag when changing the channels and using functions on my DVR, but I'm not complaining. I would recommend this to anyone!! I work at a facility about 30 miles out of my home town and I have searched for programs and websites for over a year to watch tv shows and sports, I have found some, but now I have full control over what I watch. Five stars all the way!!!
it has a powerful bass very comfortable in the ear and has a perfect cord length. i cannot complain with this at all. it is like buying one of the best at a cheap price
I bought the Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB Adapter for use with a Win XP laptop. The software installed but refused to run and just flashed a DLL error about every 10 seconds.I downloaded new software from the LinkSys website that turned out to be two versions OLDER than what shipped with the product.After finding several other people who had similar results and had posted about it on the internets, needless to say, I returned this product as defective.
We've had the Logitech Harmony 880 for a couple of months now. It's been perfect, I don't think I have 1 complaint. The software to program it could maybe be better but it works just fine, I haven't had any problems. We don't have the most complicated setup but we absolutely love this remote, we replaced 4 remotes with this one and I wouldn't even consider going back.Our configuration:50" Panasonic Plasma tvScientific Atlanta HD DVR Cable boxSamsung DVD RecorderSony Surround sound receiver
i am replacing my cambridge speakers with this little compact unit. the inmotion sounds adequate for its size but if you're a bass junkie like me you have to have more bass. just to experiment i plugged the jack from the (cambridge) sub into the headphone jack of the ipod and voila, nice tight bass, controlled by the ipod volume, and speaker volume controlled by the inmotion panel. if you have a small sub already,you're set, otherwise add the price of a computer size sub to use with this set. i set the ipod to &quot;treble boost&quot; since i have the sub hooked up. the sound is wonderfully rich and you won't complain because you have highs and lows, perfect for the office!just remember when travelling around with it, you're back to so so sound, but for something this size, it's great.here is the downside i've found so far. plugging into the back dock, the ipod says &quot;do not disconnect&quot; and the ipod never mounts.i'm using a windows machine configured to work with mac ipodsand the ipod works when plugged directly with the computer butvia the inmotion it just doesn't work. hoping to get help on this. even if i can't get it to work that way i'll still keep the &quot;inmotion&quot;.
Easy on battery usage, spacious, very comfortable layout, yet still compact. Folds up easy, no tight ribbon cables between keyboard halves, the pda holder is easy, strong. Keys are straight-forwardly quiet--no gumby touch here. Mfr did it all right. When this is folded up, it fits nicely into a small zip up pda style wallet. Find a wallet with pda memory card slots, and the sizing will be perfect for this. So, using this kybd, PEG SJ22, SiPix A6 portable printer, Margi Presenter w/remote... Lots of hotkeys, specialty key commands are easy - and easy to remember...a TOTAL office!
It was easy t install and configure. It seems very well built, too. The key layout takes a little getting used to and the mouse...err...trackpad is, well, "interesting".Not sure how I like the rather large DEL key and the layout of that area of the keyboard but I will likely get used to it soon.Key action feels smooth and responsive. Having no real problems typing pretty fast right out of the gate on it.I do miss the number pad because, as a geek, I use Alt-248 a lot when describing the temperatures of my computer gear and I cannot seem to get the degree symbol to work using the normal 0-9 row...I got this keyboard to replace a Microsoft Laser 5000 wireless and I already like the feel better. I can sit on the couch and lay it on my leg and type just fine while looking at the monitor which is something I had problems doing on the microsoft unit becuase it would lose signal at nearly any angle other than flat and level.I like the ability to recharge this in the cradle, which was a feature present in the keyboard I had before the Microsoft. Coincidentally, that keyboard was also a Logitech.I am giving it 5 stars because I am more impressed with the typing action the more I use it.
I have a Casio Exilim S-10, and I bought this case for it to keep it from damage, in particular, scratches. Well I found out that this nice looking genuine leather case actually scratched the metal rim around the lens. I have put the case back in it's packaging, and I feel as though I have wasted $21. The button on this case isn't protected well enough on the inside, which as a result, has scratched my camera. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone
i bougth this product tinking was good. but it was only head ache. i don't recomend this to any body is just a peace of junk .is not good at all
The image that Amazon is showing is not the Nikon 17-35mm.
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.
I have found that these disks to be of outstandeng quality. The unit I use to record on is very touchy, and I have found disk that work, this brand being one of only a couple of brands. Extremely happy with them,and will buy more in the future.Maxell CDR80M Recordable CD for Audio CD Recorders
Bought 3 of these bad boys for my roommates, fiancees and mine computers. They worked great. Easy to install and work flawlessy, even with heavy loads of uploading massive graphical files and things of that nature. They are all different computers with different components. The one is a dell and the others were built by myself with optimal components at the time...These work fantastic...MUST BUY!
I was not actually expecting this thing to remove the hum and wavy lines originating from the cable box, especially since the cable company was trying to hawk a similar device for $30. SO I figured we'd try this as a $10 experiment...and it works! I'm really happy.
I got this lens a few weeks ago and used it to take indoor pictures at a friends birthday party with out flash. The results were great! Love the lens and love the price!
Bought this bag for 9.00 and some change from a seller who advertised it as like new. Was looking at a codi diplomat bag for 88.00.I would have paid the 88.00 for this bag and would have been satisfied with the purchase.Nice bag, compact but with several compartments for the computer, books, magazines....pens and pencils, CDs and other junk.This bag will not hold even a 15.4 inch computer. I am currently using it for my 14 inch dell latitude but will be taking a 15.4 inch HP in it on trips. A 15.4 wont fit in the dedicated computer section but it will fit in the middle compartment and if you treat your bag the way you should...then computer safety in this middle compartment should be fine.I believe codi makes a diplomat bag for 17 inch computers and I might buy one at regular retail price...but now Im looking for something in leather......lolIts a decent smart looking bag with plenty of storage for all your doo dads.I bought this bag to get away from schoolkid back packs.....I want something more adult and business looking and this bag is a very good bag for that.
My daughter purchased this cd player and really liked it because of the jog proof feature. However, she dropped it (just a few feet) and it now longer works at all! Lots of money for nothing!
It works. That's about all you can say about this product. TV and MOCA signals transmitted clearly across the barrel with no visible loss in fidelity.
I think everyone who enjoys travel should own this player. I find the slim style and large screen to be exactly what I was searching for. It uses AC/DC, is perfect for travel to anywhere in the world. As I do travel I find this to be a great feature....one that not many other brands offer. Easy installation for use in a vehicle is just one more great feature. The picture is crystal clear, the ease of use couldn't be better and the overall design is very pleasing to the eye. The one and only complaint I have is that to get the full quality of sound one should wear headphones. Apart from that I find this player to be fantastic....especially for the price. I am not an expert on such things but I do feel the overall quality to be very comparible to other more expensive portable DVD players.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this item to anyone. I am a very happy customer. Thank you!
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) ^_^
I have had the camera bag for several weeks now and have gone on a couple of weekenders with it.My DSLR and lense fit perfectly.I will give it a real try out in November when I take a trek across Holland and Belgium.
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.
The best thing about this camera has to be its video capture (with sound). You can only record about 30 - 45 seconds at a time, but the resolution is unbelievably clear! Better than our digital camcorder and very easy to upload to your hard-drive. We are really impressed with this product, which we have owned for 6 months now. A great buy!!!
I love my HV10, great features, good price. Low light performance is not great, but still a great picture for a consumer level camera. I love the Canon lens, picture is always so beautiful.
Fantastic product! I've gotten about 15 hours use with it since purchase recording life stories of my 87-year-old father. This digital voice recorder exceeded all my expectations even after reading rave reviews here on Amazon. It's super-simple to use and is very easy on batteries. Comes with a very nice nylon-foam slip case (think: wet-suit material). I plan to purchase a phone pick-up and lapel mic someday. Transfer of MP3 files to a PC could not be easier. The only problem was that the "fresh" AAA batteries supplied with the unit were DOA. (This is the only reason it did not warrant five stars.)
I bought this device to connect my TiVo to my wireless G network. WPA encryption did not work. WEP didn't even work. Tried different firmwares but nothing worked. Don't look here if you want WPA.
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.
These are great headphones,but they fit strangely in your ears. I can barely keep them in when i'm walking with them. Otherwise they are amazing sounding.
Bought the nextar Q3 gps for our vacation this summer. Took it out of the box charged the battery. Put it in the car hook up dc cord only to find out 3 hours later when the battery went dead the dc cord wasn't working. Called customer service they promised to send new cord in 7 to 10 days. Three times they promised to send a cord and on the fourth try they wanted me to buy one. I will never buy another nextar product nor should anyone else. The customer service is terrible they have no problem lying to their customers. I hope it not too late return it too the store
THIS IS THE WORST MULTI PAGE SCANNER - I BOUGHT IT IN JANUARY AND IN JUNE I CAN BARELY GET IT TO SCAN 1 PAGE. THE SOFTWARE IT COMES WITH DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. DO NOT BUY.
This case has wonderful airflow. Two 12cm fans on their lowest setting cool two 5.25"x3 drive bays thoroughly, and it's all sucked out and more by a huge custom fan on top and another 12cm fan on the rear. It looks stunning, too.No built-in speaker and the use of molex instead of 3 pin motherboard fan connectors take a star away.
Ordered this unit in an attempt to simplify life for my non-technical wife and for other visitors to our home who would not be familiar with our system. Only flaw was in my own selection of Activity and not getting started correctly. Started over an got on track. Easy to program, easy to understand how to use after programmed, and got lots of compliments from the family. Quietly placed four separate remotes in storage. Was concerned about having just a basic remote without ability to access more detailed functions of the devices. Was quickly convinced that was not the case. Accessed PIP, Aspect, and other background settings for the TV. Got to know the DVD controls very quickly, Cable box easy to manage. Suppose that most of the negative reports here probably stem from lack of attention to the initial detail and getting started incorrectly, not entering specific model numbers, choosing incorrect activities, etc. Would recommend this item to anyone who has more than two devices connected together. And the future versatility of the product is a very attractive option.
We bought 12 tapes and PAY the new tape price, only to recieve USED tapes, they have old labels written in hand.We received them in Miami and without opening them, sent them to Panama for use, then we discovered this.I can call customer service and they will replace them but they are asking for the old ones back and sending them back will be super expensive from latin america.This is a rip off.
The price was good and the delivery was prompt. Unfortunately, if I buy four batteries I expect that I'll get four batteries that work.I bought four replacement batteries for my elderly mother's phones. The connector on one of the four was wired backwards, so after my mother put all the batteries in, one phone would not return to working and was getting very hot in the charger. After a couple of days I went to her house and found the problem, but by then the battery was completely burned out.
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.
When I first got the hipzip it was great. Easy to use and easy to listen to. The software was installed great. Then the problems started.They didn't start right away but when they came it was fast and hard. Numerous times The player didn't recognize the disc. It would stop and start again. Then recently the battery didn't recharge. So, now I have to wait for Iomega to send a new one that hopfully works
At the price that this Phillips is selling it is absolutely impossible to get anything better, heck even if you pay twice as much. 1080p upconversion works like a charm, and so does divx and xvid playback. i have an older model of this from several years ago and that one still works great as well !
The Motorola surfboard Modem is exactly what I ordered, however, the rebate promised to be a real hassle (Motorolas fault). They refused my rebate and required re-submission of proof that it was eligible for rebate. Now I must wait an additional 6-10 weeks. Perhaps Amazon could clarify this matter with Motorola.
I can't speak about quality since it is 1 day old but this is the way a remote should be setup..Not guessing 10 codes for each device.I built a home theater room and expected it to control the AV gear but not the DLP..I was wrong, it has full menu control and even settings like sharpness. The one bug I had was my projector asked to confirm when you turn it off. The remote said hit help if everything doesn't shut down and it knew to send a shut down command to the projector a second time!I can understand how to control my DVD changer better with this remote then with the factory one :) I will probably a second one for upstairs Plasma and cable box.
Cyberhome Multi Region Code Free Region Free Zone Free All Region 110/220v Dvd Player w/ Progressive ScanThis product is affordable and practical. I have bought two. One for myself and another for a brother in law. It plays everything!!!!
This is a great piece of technology. Very sleek, modern, great battery life, easy to use, great distance. Highly recommend!
I recently purchased the Slingshot 200. I took the bag on a recent trip to NYC. It's very comfortable and transitions well into 'shooting position' While I always could use more space, this has enough room for a day trip around the city or on a hike. I highly recommend it - and certainly would purchase it again.
So far, so good. This cable seems to work just fine. Definitely a bargain, especially with free shipping! I figured I had nothing to lose at this price!
My Coolpix 8800 lapsed into "system error 2" mode within weeks of getting it. After taking 3 or 4 shots the error message comes up and I have to shut it down and start it back up to take a few more shots before the error 2 message recurrs. Nikon says to try a fresh battery and different storage card...no help. Now Nikon says says send it in and we'll fix it- but don't say what it will cost... The shots I do get aren't as good as an HP camera we have that was half the price. The controls are ridiculously complex. The flash pops up and fires when shooting in bright light...the whole thing is a piece of junk. The only good shots I've gotten with it are inside shooting documents from 2 feet away...but for any outdoor complicated lighting it is unreliable... I wouldn't recommend this camera or any Nikon product to my worst enemy....Oh yeah, and they made the lens an oddball size so you have to buy overpriced Nikon filters for it.....
Good remote easy to program. Only problem I have is that the buttons are a little small and the writing on them is smaller.
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.
Once I was able to attach the lens to my camera I found it to be a great lens for the money. I want to thank the support team that helped me.
got here before due date new and in excellent condition everthing was there works great
Thicker cable and better locks than my older version of the same product.Don't leave your computer without this.
This is an excellent product. I recommend it to anyone contemplating switching from the poor quality of cable to the high quality of DSS.
I was looking for a good quality HDMI cable for my daughters new HD tv. I saw this HDMI cable on Amazon and saw that it had thousands of great reviews for only 2 bucks, so I figured what the heck. So I bought one and it works fantastic. I am sure that the hundreds of dollars you spend on HDMI Monster Cables must have some benefit but I sure can't tell the difference. This is a great buy.
I've had this mouse for a few years and it's been awesome. It really is the perfect size, it's lighter than most, only needs one battery, and I love all the features. Recently the left click button started giving out (requires multiple clicks to accomplish one click) and the pointer would intermittently get stuck or skip. As the frequency of both these issues increased it became apparent that I'd have to swap for a new one.The reason for the 1 star:Logitech no longer carries this mouse (the newer replacements are also clunkier). I was excited to see that plenty of vendors here still carried the VX Revolution so I purchased one. I actually purchased four to date and returned all of them (all from different vendors). Each new mouse I ordered came in packaging that looked old and dingy (as if they had either been sitting in a warehouse for some time or had been returned by a customer and shipped out again). More importantly, each mouse ended up having the same exact problems in a matter of a few days (left click and skipping). The last one I received worked for two weeks but ended up with the same issues. Logitech is aware of the problem with the VX Revolution but couldn't do anything to help fix the issues (perhaps the reason for the discontinuation of this model). If you get a VX Revolution that works properly then you'll find that the ergonomics and functionality of this model is the best out there. Since Logitech no longer carries this model you're bound to get one that was previously returned because it didn't work properly. I ended up getting the MX Anywhere mouse and while I'll miss the VX Revolution it's nice to have a mouse that works properly.
I am very happy with the quality for the price. I read the reviews and took the advice to buy the extention wires - yup used them. Good clear sound. I am very happy with the product.
I HAD THE WORST EXPERIENCE WITH THESE DISKS, i'm being completely honest, they burn fine and everything seems to be working but then when you try to play the disks in dvd player or use them later on they SKIP AND FREEZE CONSTANTLY!! I have no idea how many of the disks were defective in my stack of 100 probably all of them, but I spent weeks worth of my time burning dvd's and all that time is WASTED, belive me this is the first complaint i've ever wrote about a product, such a waste of my time, i don't even care about getting a refund
Lightweight and very functional product. Appears very well made. Much better option than carrying the CD player on the treadmill.
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 this camera for 2 years, and it has worked amazingly up until just a month ago. it finally simply stopped working after the 2 years of excessive use. i dont know why it died, it just.... stopped working.... the touchscreen is very responsive but more to the fingers rather than the pen that comes with the camera. it has really awesome features that work well, and amaxing in-camera editing. however, the picture quality isnt spectaculer. this is hardly noticable for those simply looking for a point and shoot camera. it makes nice photos for those who simply want to take photos and not necessarily for competition etc. it does have some lag time between shots that can get annoying, but honestly, to me, it didnt matter if it took an extra two seconds to take the photo once you get used to it. i recommend this camera :) its a great little device.
The bag is too small - GPS hardly fits there and any mount and anything else will not fit
I was looking for a case to hold my Nikon 5700 - nothing bulky, just something that would offer some protection while dragging it around on vacation. This case fits the bill. It is a nice quality leather - and holds the camera snuggly. If I HAD to find something that wasn't perfect with this case, it would be that the camera strap (the one that same with my 5700) doesn't fit as nicely in the case as I'd like it to. It takes a bit of arranging, but it does fit. This is really such a non-issue, but I wanted to mention it. I will keep my camera in this case within my larger multi-camera bag for home storage and for travelling on the airplane (where my charger and tipod are kept).This small case is great for taking the camera out on day trips.And for such a great price - I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone.
A friend of mine recommended buying this filter when I bought my wife our first DSLR, a Nikon D3100. Without really researching it, I bought this, figuring it was a cheap accessory to save it from UV rays or scratches. I screwed it on and then forgot about it until this past weekend, when my wife dropped the lens from about 4 feet onto our hardwood floor.I was pretty sure the lens was done and when we took the lens cap off, sure enough, it was shattered. She was upset but we were heading out the door, so I figured we'd deal with it later. When we came back and I sat down to inspect the damage and most likely throw the now useless lens in the garbage, I realized that there was this handy Tiffen UV Protection Filter that I had to unscrew first.We were absolutely thrilled that this filter was broken but it kept the actual lens protected. Obviously, I ordered a replacement the same day.
Same model as the V6, but blue stickers instead of red and gold-plated instead of nickel on the plug. Oh, and the 7506 has the parts diagram on the box. The 7509 (nine, not six) actually sounds flatter, but not as controlled. The -6 model has an anomaly at around the 8khz range (or something) that really bugs my ears. This peaky perhaps delayed resonance energy I think might give people the impression that the headphones have better resolution than they actually do. To me they don't exactly sound smooth up there...kind of crunchy or harsh. I wish Sony would use better materials for the earpads, since they tend to eventually disintegrate fairly easily from sweat, sun, benzoyl peroxide, or even ocean air. Cheap enough to replace, though. While this headphone certainly is a standard piece of equipment used in monitoring microphone feeds, it is not how music was necessarily meant to be heard. You would never want to do the final mix of a song using this headphone, and I don't think studio users would claim that. They do adequately cover all the frequencies without distorting, get more comfortable over time, and are extremely durable (besides those earpads). I can understand how someone previously content with iPods and cheapo earphones can suddenly have their mind blown when they first listen to these connected to a quality source. I can also understand new engineers and sound professionals wanting to have this "standard".
I purchased this "splitter" to send the signal from my DirecTV receiver to two LCD televisions. One in the bedroom and the other mounted on the wall in the master bathroom. I hooked it up and it sent the signal to both TV's, but NO SOUND. HDMI is supposed to carry the video AND the sound signal. When you use this splitter you lose the sound to BOTH TV sets. It was a complete waste of money.
I was very leery to buy a good camera on the internet. This camera came w/ everything promised, it was all packaged and never used. Works like a charm. Came promptly, too!
Bought these for my mom to protect new HDTV we bought for her. Came earlier than anticipated and got everything hooked up and works like a charm. Learned about these from a friend who uses them in his shop were he does car installation. He swears by them and told me to try them. I researched these and decided he was right. Will not buy anything but these.
The device is very flaky. It's incompatible with a lot of NICs of the leading manufactures (Intel, Realtek, Marvell). I have two PCs with Realtek network adapters and they both connect at maximum 100Mbit/s. On the other hand, my Lenova laptop and Iomega network HDD work just fine at 1000Mb/s.It's a well known problem that is not mentioned by NetGear in the unit description (and because of this I think they are cheating customers). Unfortunately, for me it's too late to return the device but you can save your money by choosing another switch/manufacturer. The compatibility problem is well discussed at Netgear official forum, for example here: [...] encourage you to read this forum BEFORE buying the switch.
I purchased a CCRadio several years ago. Shortly after the warranty expired, the LCD display began acting up. Sometimes it would work but over time it eventually stopped working entirely. It wasn't long after the display problems occurred that the power button and radio station presets began to require multiple presses in order to register. Eventually the power button got so bad that I could no longer turn the radio off using the switch. In checking the internet I discovered that numerous other customers had experienced similar problems. I also found a note on the CCrane web site acknowledging the LCD problem and asking customers to contact their customer support with the reassuring words "we want to take care of you." I called the number listed and although they acknowledged that both issues were known design flaws, they expected me to pay $50 for the repair. When you pay top dollar for a radio that turns out to have manufacturing defects, you expect the manufacturer to do more than acknowledge a design flaw. You expect a repair at their expense.
I've always been a user of the Apple Ipods since they first came out. I still own 3 of them! I don't really consider those portable video players. Watching movies on such a small screen? No thanks!I don't want this to turn into an Archos vs Ipod Touch review, but I have to point this out. I recently purchased an Ipod Touch 32gb version and could not even get myself to open the package. I ended up spending a ton on it and felt that for what I needed it just would not do the job and returned it. For MY use, 32gb is not enough. I understand it's expensive, because it's a flash drive and made by Apple. It's also really cool, so i'm supposed to pay more for that I guess. I know that sounds dumb, but yes, the Ipod Touch IS pretty cool.Picked up the Archos and plugged it into my Computer. No drivers to install AT ALL! Took me hours to get my music and video collection organized with Windows Media Player, but that's my own problem. It turns out that you don't even need to use Media Player to copy files over. Nice! That's what I prefer.The price isn't that good and after all the small "upgrades" of codecs you can buy, it probably comes out to a little less than a 32gb IPOD. I haven't added it all up.Yes, they do "nickle and dime" you, but it's not as if they're forcing you to buy stuff you don't need. The most annoying thing is making an XVID movie with ACC sound, only to find out that it won't play due to needing a thirty dollar codec download. Stupid thing won't even play without sound! Geez, at least play the video and disable the sound. I had to instead either A) Buy the codec or add in mp3 sound. Second most annoying thing is actually telling you in the device that you can buy a codec for playback.Charging the device via USB is a pain. It's slow. It's almost if they mean to make it slow just to get you to buy the dock charger. That's another thirty or so.The orange menu icons are ugly and the interface is a bit "clunky" as someone pointed out. At least you can change the background. They also could simplify the display by turning off certain menu items. Simple is good.Seriously, I can't possibly going into details as to how many things this thing can do. There is NO WAY EVER the Ipod Touch can match it. I could play around for hours it seems like.Here's the coolest thing I didn't know about this device before buying it. You can setup and share video on your PC with TVERSITY or Windows Media Player and connect to it with this device! 160gb not enough? You can access all your media on your PC with this device if you wanted.Now onto more negatives. The web browser is slow. It's not my connection. Browsing webpages is slow, yet playing youtube videos is perfectly fine!Another VERY BIG negative is that this doesn't seem to support any lossless audio codecs that i'm aware of. There is WAVE format, but that's a HUGE waste of space. Could they at least offer FLAC support?It's also a pain converting all my Itunes music over. For some of them, i'd have to burn them to CD and encode them to WAV and then to mp3. Not the players problems, but it is hard going without Itunes at first, but that's something i'd like to get used to.I find it funny how people who love the IPOD touch say such negative things about the Archos. The one thing they seem to mention first is the size and how it's like a huge brick. Sure, it's large, but did anyone ever complain about how portable CD players were so large and a pain to carry around? No. This can still fit in a pocket and it's not that large. Obviously, you probably wouldn't want to go running or to the gym with this thing. For that, i'd go with something else. I find this to be more of a portable video player more so than a regular music player.I do play a lot of WAVE files on this and even with a portable headphone amp, it does not seem to power my AKG 701 headphones as well as the IPOD Classic. I just wish the volume could go up a little higher.I have to mention the touch capabilities. I honestly don't use them really, so I can't comment. I just use the buttons.When playing a video, it takes 3-5 whole seconds to load. Oh Darn, better not buy this! Get an ipod, it will play them in 2!I don't know if this is for everyone. It depends on what you need. If you want a music only player, then there is no point to get this probably. I actually now like to watch movies on this. Never really did that with the IPOD classic I still have and use.Now all they need is a remote for TV usage and a Sound Dock like they do for the Ipod.6-29-2008 UPDATE:Unfortunately I am forced to return this. I REALLY wish I didn't have to. Three times now I have turned the device on and it freezes up. Once it would scan all my files and then reboot. Turn it on and it does this again.Last night I connected it to my PC and it was not detected. Tried again and it went into an endless connected/disconnected state. Another time it shows a drive letter for the device, but will not let me access it. My PC is unchanged and not the problem. I did a factory restore of the device and now it was not even detected on any PC.It's too bad and I really liked the thing. I may just delete the review, but I haven't decided yet.So now I have a Dock and sixty dollars worth of upgrades that are useless to me now.
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.
Whoever has problem viewing the picture at major cropping, please use Microsoft's Picture Manager instead of Kodak software came with the camera.Only complain I have is the resolution of the LCD display. Other than that everything is great. Some seem to have problem with batteries life, took 140 pictures with one charge. The battery icon showed up after 100 picture. It seems to be OK.If the size and budget are the concerns, this is the camera for you.
It is fun, but little. The speaker volume is not as great as I would have liked, but works.
It's smaller than I expected, which is great for traveling around with it. It's very practical and works very well so far.
I enjoyed the ease of which this camera can be setup with. Basically I followed the setup guide and everything went smoothly. I also recommend the latest version of IPView from D-Link's website as it has good features.The quality is fine for what I need it for, but don't take that as in the quality is bad, but do-able. I can see where this camera would be called mid quality since it doesn't have the *best* quality in picture, but it sure does beat most webcams.
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.
Incredible prints, easy to set up and get printing, (if you have a fork lift ;) it is a bit heavy and its big), but the pictures you get from this printer can't be beat. The only thing that I dont like, other than its heft and size, is that the cost per print is just a bit to high. But after I printed and saw my first 8x10 I had to give it 5 stars. If you want prints that last, look great and have a big desk, you will love this printer.
Before I could use these I had to update my drive's firmware, but since then I've had no problems. After forty burns or so, the failure rate's about one in twelve, no worse than with other media I use. I'm satisfied enough with these discs that I've already ordered another spindle.
This cartridge was factory fresh and full of life! Oh And it was half the price of wal-mart's or Office Max! ;)Hope you enjoy?
Setup of the product is pretty straightforward, but I had problems with resetting the device (It wouldn't reset), and it continues to drop the connection so that AOL Instant Messenger and MSN Messenger lose the connection.I contacted tech support by email (which is the only way to initially contact them) about both problems. In both cases it was as though the tech support person didn't even read the description of my problem because the response did not address the problem.The reset problem fixed itself, the dropped connection issue is an ongoing problem. I should have sent it back within the first 30 days!
I bought this in hopeing that it would be a good emergency speaker for my IPOD Video but it simply sucks. The sound is set at a single level (below conversational sound) so you can only hear it in a quiet place. It falls out and swivels from your IPOD as it doesn't fit well. This device is a serious waste of your money when there are so many other speakers to buy that work better.
Your product came fast. And I was very pleased the preformance. ThanksRicky Criner
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.
Pros: Bright, sharp pics and bright, sharp and big LCD screen. Love the previous shot viewer, too. Pictures not blurry like my old Canon A70 (my hand must be shaky - had to use the "running man" setting on the Canon A70 to prevent slightly blurry shots - this Sony camera doesn't even have a "running man" setting, but I get no blurry shots). Batteries and charger were a nice touch, even though I really didn't need them.Cons: A little light for me, I expected the camera to wiegh more. Hand grip a little small. Don't like the multifunction cable - I bought a standalone USB card reader to move pics to computer. Wish Memory Stick PCMCIA readers were cheaper...Overall - Picture quality is great. I don't need to use a tripod to get non-blurry shots anymore.
What can I say. You can't go wrong with Pelican. I wish they could lower the price a bit, but you have to pay for quality. Using an electric knife (like the one you carve your turkey with) worked great for cutting out the foam. Leaves a very clean edge. I expect many years of use out of this well made case.
Just finished this one. Let's just say that after reading 625 pages of a novel where the little boy gets murdered on page 1, it's hugely disappointing and appallingly cheap not to FINISH THE STORY and let the readers know who committed the crime.I would have given this 1 star, but Tartt is a good writer and having grown up in the South I thought her dialog was true-to-life. Otherwise, don't waste your time. I also agree that the book would benefit from some serious editing. How many descriptions of the trees do we really need?
I have been using Dymo labelers since the 1970's. They have changed a bit over the years. Now everything is electronic and computerized to some degree. Well, these labels are perfect for any application that requires identification. I highly recommend these labels because they break open in the middle from the rear, making them a "snap" to apply.
Just a few points to make in addition to many of the reviews. I've owned this remote for over 5 months now so I feel I can give a good long-term review:Pros -1) Relatively simple to program2) Buttons well laid out3) Uses batteries -- A reviewer previously complained about the battery life. I totally disagree. With alkaline batteries you'll get several months of daily use. I personally bought this remote because of its high rating AND it uses regular batteries instead of rechargeable batteries. I don't want to worry about needing to recharge the remote. If the batteries are running low, 10 seconds to put new batteries in and you have another several months of use.4) Combines all remotes into one simple multi-function remote.Cons1) Buttons are mostly the same size so it is a little more difficult to find the correct button just by feel.2) For those of you looking to buy, the price on this remote has gone up considerably. I bought through amazon for eighty-six including shipping. I thought that was expensive. The cost is quite a bit more now. Strange.3) If you have a remote with many buttons, like a receiver remote, most of the buttons will have to be listed through the lcd scroll selection.
I bought the T6200 for my kids. I had a pair of Audiovox FR540 for them, but noticed that the reception w/ my Motorola wasn't clear at times. So I bought these &amp; now reception w/ all my Motorola's are great.I tried the T6220 at first, but I did not like the sound quality. But these T6200 seem to work much better. I was so impressed that I bought my wife a T6210 w/ just a few more features than the T6200.The T6200 is pretty basic, but I like that I can lock the buttons &amp; don't have to worry about the channel being accidentally changed. These are pretty compact, but the kids got used to the Audiovox w/ the folding antenna. I'm sure they'll get used to having the antenna up. Also what's nice is, we all have a different call tone. Now I know who's trying to buzz me. The lime color is nice, it is easily seen.I still don't like where the mic is located, on the right side, under the squealch button. But overall, I like everything else about this radio. It takes abuse quite well. The face is all scratched up from the kids jumping onto things. The sould quality is very good, they can hear perfectly.I would recommend this model, especially it is compact w/ good range. Now we're a Motorola family!
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!
said we needed it to mount our martin house, but was not needed. We did not return it because it is such high quality that we can use it to mount other things such as a birdfeeder.
I haven't used a screen protector since prior to my iPhones (because they never needed it). I had a T-Mobile Note 2 for 2 weeks before I returned it and it got a tiny scratch on it so I decided to get this to protect my new AT&T Note 2. This protector is decent. The S-Pen works fine with it and it really does help with fingerprint oil and makes it resistent like the iPhone 5's oleophobic screen. My only compliant is that if you look at solid colors it looks like there is a pattern of "rainbow sand" over the screen. I think this is common for screen protectors though so I won't knock it.
I love them they have good bass sound and they don't hurt my ears like other ear bud earphones do.
The picture shows a spindle of discs, but what you actually get is "ONE" disc in "ONE" jewel case.
As a graduate student suffering from back problems, I was very particular about the backpack I wanted to buy. This bag is very sturdy, easy to maneuver and fits everything I need, i.e. computer, books, water bottle, etc. JanSport knows how to make a great product and I would recommend this bag to anyone.
This item came just as promised and it fits wonderfully.. since my arm is a tad too small I made a small cut and even with the cut the band holds wonderfully. great buy, I'm glad it was suggested when I ordered my ipods.
It may look like an oversize answering machine from the 70s, but this two-tone gray box is actually Sony's new 600-dots-per-inch photo printer. The FVP-1 Mavica Photo Printer lets you print 3-by-5-inch photos with or without a PC, and it offers several ways of capturing digital images. It's the only photo printer I've seen that's equipped with a floppy drive. You insert a floppy into its disk drive (which reads .jpg, .bmp, or the printer's proprietary .nui graphics files) and view the images by connecting the printer to a television using its video-out or S-video connector.In addition to floppies, you can also capture, retrieve, or print photos from digital cameras, TVs, VCRs, camcorders, and PCs. But to connect the printer to your computer, you must have a graphics card with a video-in port. In my tests using a shipping FVP-1 unit, capturing an image from television video took roughly 10 seconds to save to the printer's memory. The printed photos looked decent, but I noticed some slight ghosting and blurring flaws--no doubt from my TV reception.Inconveniently, for the printer's drive to read the .jpg files I'd saved on a floppy, I had to first convert the images to the .nui file format using Sony's simple photo utility. After that, I popped the floppy back into the printer drive and was able to print a crisp, colorful photograph within 2 minutes.The Mavica's thumbwheel-like button control lets you make index prints or multiples of 2, 4, and 16 images on a sheet. The printer requires photo paper, which doesn't ship with the unit. Sony sells a 50-pack paper and ink cartridge combo for $45. It also offers an optional $99 automatic paper feeder that holds 100 sheets; the alternative is manually inserting a sheet at a time in the printer's paper port.Although somewhat pricey, this easy-to-use photo printer yields nice pictures, offers the convenience of floppies, and ends tedious trips to the photo shop.Pros: Prints great quality photos stored on floppies, in easy steps.Cons: To connect the printer to a PC, you need a graphics card with a video-in feature.Value: Easy-to-use and versatile photo printer.It is one of the best things out!
Bought this for my hubby for Christmas and he LOVES it! The only question I had was how to use the different docking tools for various types of i-pods. I was unable to figure out how to add that to his i-pod Touch, but plugged it in directly and it seems to work just fine without it. I was surprised there were no instructions, but still a great gift and it puts out a good and loud sound!
I've had my G1 for about two months now. It's a fine instrument. I'm a semi-pro photog. It's changed my shooting habits, my working habits, and the way I look at photography. It has resulted in some very interesting new information-delivery concepts. My gripe is with the software. I'm a Mac user, so I expected rather crude interfaces ported from the Windows world. No big problem. And the Canon software for downloading, manipulating, viewing, etc. the images is quite powerful, but the user interface is fairly badly flawed, which is a shame. With such a fine camera, and such basically powerful software (the PhotoStitch and SlideShow functions are particularly nice), it's a shame that Canon couldn't see its way to smooth out the interface and make it more intuitive. Some of the ways in which the software could easily be improved would be evident to a six-year-old. Others are a bit more subtle, but still readily evident. The worst mis-function (besides memory crashes--and virtually no info about how to prevent them in the wooden documentation) is in setting up the camera for remote capture (ie, the camera is being controlled remotely by my PowerBook G3 courtesy of a connecting cable). It's easier to find the key to world peace than to figure out how to get this working first time around. If you write your own instructions, you can then do it in the future; but don't expect it to be explained clearly in the manual, or to be (gasp!) Macintosh-style intuitive. We can hope for smoother versions of the proprietary software in the future, but well-designed, smooth-operating software is such a rarity now that I won't hold my breath. Still, it'd be great to have programs that match the camera in elegance, design, ease of use and just plain fun.
I really disliked this book. This is not my idea of romance or love; it was sticky, sugary sweet. It also has to be one of the most poorly written books I've ever come into contact with. It is full of gratuitous (and eventually, very annoying) sentence fragments, characters flatter than Kansas, and descriptions of everything possible for no apparent reason. Stay away...
I've bought like a dozen of these. I dare you to find some for cheaper. They work great. No complaints. It's been over a year now.
As other reviews discuss in-depth, this product was difficult to setup. Once it was setup, I found that wireless devices like laptops and iPhone 3G had difficulties picking this device over the weaker Linksys WRT54G wireless router. I think the problem is that this device uses the same SSID as your wireless router. It appears that the algorithm that laptops and other devices like the iPhone 3G use randomly pick either one. So the only time this device will be really useful is if you are completely outside the range of your wireless router but within range of the range expander. It does not perform anywhere near as well as the access points that you see in large corporations. I would suggestion moving to a new wireless N wireless router. Most models also have improved wireless G range over older wireless routers like the Linksys WRT54G.
I am very very happy with the quality and service I received from Cameta Camera.
This is a great little card holder, especially when you consider that some memory cards do not come with great plastic protectors.The interior has 1 large stretch pocket on the interior right side, and 2 smaller mesh pockets on the left side - great for holding a couple of memory cards of any type. The overall construction feels strong, but I wish they'd make this in a hard 'shell' like case even if they do claim the exterior is made for &quot;all-weather&quot; situations. Nevertheless, this a must-have to protect your memory cards and the images on them.
If your looking for a device to bridge with, as I once did in this device, head on over to Belkin's F5D7330 Wireless Ethernet Adapter and read my review. Belkin's equipment is so much more reliable, it does what you ask it to and doesn't flinch like inferior DLINK and LINKSYS products.This LINKSYS device is straight GARBAGE!
You save almost a dollar or sometimes even more if you find a deal here on Amazon. The code is given to you instantly and you can instantly redeem it on XBL. If you like to stretch your dollar a bit more it's great or if you just want to save a trip to the store or even to keep your CC info off the Microsoft servers I would recommend this highly
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.
Not much to say about this item other than it works great. I use it on my Canon 7D with a Zoom H4n, and I've not had any issues. Everything fits nicely and is easy to disassemble.
I bought this the other day and was excited that a mp3 player with such large storage had a fm radio tuner which is great because I travel a lot so I get more music out of my mp3 player. When I got home and installed the 'Creative MediaSource' I spent 5 hours trying to get my music from iTunes into it. Only 350 went in out of 1,348, then it started to delete songs off of my computer. Just all by it's self it errored out at least 200 and deleted 100 without any sign. The 'songs' that were now in the 'creative' mediaSoure were mostly old podcasts and music tripled. I really love the zen, it looks great, love the blue with the black and the fading when it idles the headphones are awesome, but I'm going to have to turn to the iPod. Something that is in print 'Compatible with iTunes'
Perfect product, exactly as described. These guys get an A+. The printer cartridge arrived in original packing with an open box. Well wrapped. The old printer got a new life.
i was thinkin what to get the sony g-protection cause they said they wouldn't skip then i saw panasonic they have a 40 second protection and i thought it would skip so i was scared and it was expensive so i risked it and im really glad i got this player because it never skiped yet i ran down my street still never skiped yet and the radio is WICKED SO GO BUY THIS PLAYER NOW!
Fit perfectly into my 02 ranger edge. Seems to be heavier duty than other spacers I've worked with. I didn't even need to break off the excess tabs like the instructions direct you to!
I have had my 10D a month now. I have taken some of the best pictures of my life with this camera. Performance is incredible, pictures are fantastic, and I am totally satisfied. A few notes to save others grief...Unless you are taking dozens of photos or professionally working, the one battery lasts a long time. I have yet to use my spare. I tried to use a Quantaray lens to compare, but it only worked part of the time. Possible compatibility issue. Canon IS 28-135 is good and has it's uses, but try the Tamron Di lenses for true sharpness!Update: This camera was used for years after I did this review. It never failed me. Considering the price of the camera, but then calculating costs of film and developing, it paid for itself in a year. I was a serious shutter bug back then! I am a bit more laid back now, but I stuck with Canon. I now own a 20D after selling the 10D on eBay. I love photoshop, so I am sticking with this camera. I was tempted by the 30D. I discovered that model had changes to the parameters in the auto modes did not allow post processing for computer viewing like the 20D. Maybe they changed it for later models, but my 20D does it for me so why keep spending money? If you don't want to go broke, the 20D by now should be dirt cheap if you can find one. ( no, mine is not for sale ) :)
If you want a 20" widescreen glossy monitor, look no further. It's really hard to beat this monitor in terms of quality and value.Unfortunately some people didn't get a DVI cable. If you did not get a DVI cable in the box, call HP and they will send you one for free.
Not a bad product. You can get the same frequency window break/open alarm at most Dollar Tree stores for 1.00. to me it's not worth the money.
for professionals who need true accurate color for either web or print work...there's no other monitor out there that compares to the apple cinema display. this is a non-glare monitor with an even picture from top to bottom.
I received it with the broken screen, I formulated the reclamation and he was not originating.
When you consider all the factors, price, size, graphics, ease of programming, the simplicity of setting up descrete programing, and IR learning, a terrific telephone support system, and the magic help button on the remote, there are no other choices that come close.
Item arrived quickly, however I accidentally ordered the wrong item. Seller exchanged for the item I needed with no problem at all. Thanks again.
This is my second pair. I use them in the field everyday and they work great. I love Sony products.
Good product; effective lighting of scenes under various difficult situations. It is a bit heavy for my Nikon D60, and I wish some prior recommendations had been published on this. It makes the camera top heavy, and difficult to carry from the shoulder strap without having to hold on to the camera.
note:"Please note that this review was made several months ago, new games such as FEAR of DOOM3 will not run that fast on this card."This is a great product from MSI, not only has the VIVO (the ability to import and export video) ability but has the impressive FX5900XT chip from Nvidia.MSI has certainly delivered a card that has given the mainstream market what it was asking for, a graphics solution that offers all the features of the flagship cards and much of the performance, but at a price point that is much more attractive to the wallet.
I'm on record with a total rave of Etymotic's ER-6 headphones - but the ER-4P is vastly more satisfying. The difference is bass (the most immediately obvious difference). The ER-4p has phenominal bass for headphones - probably state of the art in this reguard. But what makes the ER-4p really special is its amazing dynamics. The soundstage is huge, and sonic textures leap out of velvet silence. It's hard to characterize superb dynamics. Music sounds "bigger". Quiet passages have more presence - and louder passages have more inner detail. Another strength of the ER-4p is that the extra bass energy allows the vibrant treble detail to sound balanced - not strident or analytical (as the ER-6 can sometimes sound). Between the dynamics and the bass, the ER-4p ends up sounding more musical and alive than the ER-6 (and thus virtually every other earphone). There is a touch of mid-bass ripeness - sometimes deep voices like Mark Knopfler sound a little chesty. There's also a downside the huge dynamics - sometimes a touch of congestion can creep in during crescendo peaks. The flip side of this is that quiet passages can have enormous presence and emotional power. Small scale accoustic stuff and female vocalists shine and have amazing presence. Nora Jones, for example, has never sounded better. Big rock doesn't suffer either. The fantastic treble detail and huge deep bass makes both classical and rock really slam. These really are amazing phones.There are the usual caveats of an in-ear-canal headphone: Ear-canal type headphones like these must be inserted ALL the way down into the ear canal to get good bass. The better the seal the better the bass. One of my ear canals isn't straight and I sometimes have trouble getting that ear's earphone properly positioned. Once I do - the bass on these phones is amazing. This issue causes problems for some. Some people just can't tolerate something in their ears. My wife uses foam earplugs all the time but she's too squeamish to insert these earphones properly. I know plenty of people with this issue. Be honest with yourself about this before you make the plunge. If ear canal type earphones are not inserted all the way to make a good seal they sound tinny and lightweight with no bass.Then there's the usual caveat for any high-end audio transducer: it's only worth the money if you've made sure the signal you're feeding it can do it justice. If your source material is great you'll thrill to hear all of it. You'll hear things you never heard before, guaranteed. If your source isn't good - you'll hear that too. I suspect this is the source of many of the complaints. There are a lot of people listening to low grade portable players - or to audio files with too much compression. Check out any peer to peer sharing sites and you'll find lots of audio tracks that sound like they were ripped off a poorly tuned AM radio station. If this is your music collection you should probably stick to cheap earbuds that soften and roll off the music. Etymotics will sound glorious if you are using lossless compression or high-bit rate encoding off good source material.I'm an audiophile. At home I tweak room accoustics, cable types, speaker placement and the like. My lifestyle dictates I end up doing much of my listening on commuter busses, subways, and long walks across the city. The Etymotics and my iPod - filled with losslessly compressed tunes gives me an audiophile experience on the road. I frequently hear things on this rig that I don't hear even on my high-resolution home system. This kind of musical satisfaction at this price is astounding - a total bargain.I've used ER-6s for last 3 1/2 years or so and was deeply in love. I'm probably a good candidate for Sensas - or other expensive exotic phones - but decided to upgrade to the ER-4ps on reputation when the ER-6s began to lose some sonic integrity after years of hard use and rough treatment. (I use the ER-6s at the gym now - where they sound great and stay put during vigorous exercise). At first the ER-4p's bass was over-ripe. They need some burn-in time. After 5 hours or so the bass came into line with the rest of the frequencies. It is still extremely strong - sometimes almost overpowering. I find this a rare and desireable trait for headphones. Most phones - even really great phones like Electrostatics or dynamic phones like Grados or Sennheisers have deficient bass. The bass and dynamic prowess of the ER-4p puts them in a different league than the ER-6 - which can sound a bit hard and analytical at times. The ER-4p sounds almost euphonic by comparison. I don't think it actually is euphonic. I've used them for about 75 hours so far and they reveal the source material. They just do so in a beautiful way. If you care about audio quality, can tolerate ear canal type phones, and can feed them high resolution source material, you'll probably fall as deeply in love with the ER-4p as I have.
This mouse kept losing its connection. I moved the USB receiver to the front of my computer, 1 foot away from the mouse, direct line-of-sight. Frequent "hiccups" were the norm. After about a month of this, I scrapped it and got a Razer Diamondback 3G for the same money. What a welcome relief!
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.
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.
There is a light that ALWAYS stays on and it is distracting, as others have noted. Otherwise, it is great. Good design, works well, no complaints. But that light...WHY did they design it with that?
I replaced the factory oily lubricant with DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Dry, Wax Lubricant and the movement of the head is really smooth. Now it's a perfect travel tripod for both small cameras and small camcorders.
recieved one of my cameras todayQ-See QS2350C Weatherproof CCD Camera w/Built-in Heater & Blower (Color)and took it outside tonight after dark to try it out i havent had the chance to mount it yet and i have to say its a great out door camera, with a little bit of light from a street light thats a couple of hundred feet away from where i aimed the camera i could still see in color in the dark the leds light up a long ways in dark areas how far im not sure yet but over a 100 feet easy i would have to say this is the best camera i have got so far very clear and sharp only draw back was a 110 volt power cord that is 5 1/6 ft long on my camera. you have to be able to plug it in where ever you mount the camera for me thats no problem as im mounting it out side 2nd story windows with power near by ,the other poster is right on with his statement on how good they work and the quality of the product,i bought 2 of them and probably should have bought 3 instead while they were cheaper, price just went up about $40.it comes with a 6mm lens so dont expect a wide angled view from it.it looks like you may be able to change the lens to something else but not sure about it.
I've had a pair of these for about 3 years now and I have enjoyed the sound quality. However the ear cups are now disintegrating. The last time I wore them I had black specs all over my face when I took them off. I only hope I can find another pair I'll like as much as these!
Spares having to supply separate power to remotely placed Ethernet devices, and reduces network clutter and the number of those annoying "wall wart" transformers that are the plague of electronics these days. Great for placing Web cams in out-of-the-way places where you are not likely to have 120VAC outlets.
Back around Christmas of 2001 we found this unit for sale on base (Military) ... so we bought 2 of them for the house. The first one started having all kinds of track search problems on the DVD side of things and is waiting for me to drive it to the nearest Pioneer service center. Now I just got back from a vacation and powered up the 2nd unit to watch some DVDs I bought ... NO DICE. It won't play anything. It recognizes DVDs as what they are, but fails on finding the menu. It sees VideoCDs as regular CDs, but won't play them. It sees music CDs for what they are, but won't play them either. 2 in a row. Needless to say, my family will not be buying anymore Pioneer home equipment. Must be under a different quality control division than their car stereo equipment I guess.
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.
Seems that these cameras have been plagued with battery failures. Since the Lithium Polymer batteries are built in, it's necessary to return them to the seller. Most sellers are discontinuing them for just that reason. If you MUST have a super light camera for your application, I recommend the MUSTEK SmartMini. Roughly same price or lower, with almost same specs. Their battery works OK.
I've owned the 2720 for about 6 months. Used for one cross country trip and lots of local navigation. Basically it's just fantastic. I take it whenever going to a new location. I occasionally override it's route but not often - and that's easy to do when needed.It doesn't always pick the fastest route even though I request that. This happens when a high speed limit road has lots of stop lights compared to a slower or longer route with no stop lights. I don't downgrade it much for that - it's never failed to get me there. I don't think any other navigation aid would have maps with lights and programming to know how much time that would add.It has found new routes to places I've gone to frequently that were better than what I'd chosen using MapQuest or poring over a printed map. And, I'm pretty handy with maps. That really impresses me. That offsets the occasional routes over roads with stop lights.I was very reluctant to get one initially. Now that I've had it for awhile I can't imagine not having one. Perhaps other models would be OK, but, certainly this 2720 is fantastic.
The card slot on the right hand side easily accepted my Zio (compact flash style)and it even stores memory cards too!
Well if it can accommodate an A3 folder it has be HUGE... and it is. The construction quality is also good. With all the books and other stuff in it for the school it still seems half-filled.
This radar has prevented many unnecessary tickets for me. It is super sensitive, yet does not give off many false alerts. I can pick up signals on an average of 1.5 to 2 miles away. I travel on the highway quite a bit, and no radar I have owned performs like this Bel....
I have used several different universal remotes through the years, but the harmony beats them all for ease of programming and operation. It operates my various components and turns them off and on correctly while switching to the appropriate inputs. My wife also likes it and has stated it is much easier to use them previous remotes.
For what these devices cost, Logitech sure knows how to cheap out on parts. The 880 is plagued with design issues, from the battery/charging cradle issues to faulty NAND Flash memory, bad IR LEDs, and poor button mounting.About 2 weeks outside of the 1 year warranty mine stopped flashing reliably, it would take 30-40 attempts before the flash would be successful. As time went on, that number got higher and higher until now, when I've been attempting to program the remote more than about 100 times unsuccessfully. Logitech could not assist, their only offering initially was to take 30% off of the price of a brand new remote (why would I be interested in spending more money to replace something that shouldn't have been broken in the first place?). At this point they're unwilling to do anything to assist. It's a shame that such a good idea for a remote is ruined by such poor execution and faulty, cheap hardware.Do yourself a favor, skip this model and get the Harmony One. It's cheaper at present ($139 vs. the current $150+ for the 880), a better design, and the one I've had has been working successfully for over 2 years now. Or, ignore Logitech altogether for remotes and find something else with a better warranty and lower failure rate.
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.
I switched back to my original leather case after trying this &quot;toolbox&quot; for about a month. Hard case looks cheap to begin with, after a few weeks it also becomes dull and generally acquires a shabby look. In does not snap well - if at all. Opening on the top works fine for infrared sync and data transfer, but I can see frustration of those who have to do the cradle thing. This piece most definitely is not worth its price. Look at it as a sturdy plastic suitcase you take on longer trips to protect your stuff rough handling - not pretty, but serves the purpose. Just get everything out of it as soon as you arrive at your destination.
Great video cam for a kid. Got left in a coat pocket after using out in the snow and went through a dryer cycle and still works. Easy connection to the PC or TV and great fun for the family.
Got the 2GB Clix ($135) in Dec 2006 for my 14-year-old teen.The screen is very small and it is very easy to use.It is a nice MP3 and Video (avi) player and very cool with lots of features like Flash games, nice FM radio, Alarm clock etc.A few days after the 1-year warranty passed, it suddenly stopped showing up as a Flash drive when connected to a PC.The support person said he works for a third party service and that this problem is common...If this had happened a few days ago, I would have been able to send it for repair. Unfortunately, while trying to troubleshoot the problem, I formatted the device so all we can do with it now is listen to radio...
This chip arrived quickly and packaged very nicely in a hard case. I inserted it in my Garmin and set the unit for US and Europe before I left; when I got to Belgium the chip tok a few minutes to find satellites and then worked perfectly. I think I would still be driving the crazy one-way twisty streets of Ghent if I didn't have this EU chip. A great price, too!
The Archos player is pretty cool. Not as cool as it could be, but cool enough. Here are my observations:a. Awesome video quality. The fact that the screen is bigger really helps.b. Multiple file formats supported. That by itself beats out the iPod and other players. You can drop divx, mpeg and a host of other formats onto the device and they will play just nicely.c. It is really easy to use. Drag and drop is the way to go. The only thing that you will have to pay attention to is editing video that you record from TV. If you screw it up it could be painful.d. Archos support has not been bad. It will take them about a day to answer your emails. If you are patient you can call the hotline. The folks there were really helpful. So I don't have a problem with them.e. The battery sucks so bad it is sad. You can barley turn the damn thing on without it losing 2 bars on the energy indicator. So if you are doing a lot of traveling you will need to buy the battery pack (whichever one you want).f. They nickel and dime you on the plugins and other stuff. That is really frustrating. I shelled out $70 for the internet, podcast and video plugin. These functions should be inherent to the device. If each player came with these features out of the box I am sure Archos would gain a greater market share.g. The DVR station is a must. Correction...don't buy the DVR station buy the travel one. It is cheaper and does the same thing. Either way you are going to want that capability. It ain't cheap. The DVR station was another $80 or $90 bucks. I recorded a show the other day and edited out the commercials on the device. Worked like a charm and now I am hooked.h. I bought the 80g version. I have loaded about 50 music videos, 10-15 movies and a bunch of music and I still have about/or more than 40 gigs left. If you are going to DVR a lot of stuff you will need to get the 160gig. You can basically put your whole collection of stuff on the 160gig player. You won't play much of it due to the battery life.i. Don't buy the leather case from the archos website. It is the one with Archos stamped on it. If you are going to buy a case buy the one that has the stylus holder on it. I think it is about $50 from Amazon. It is a better leather case. A better buy is to pick up a $10 case logic case from best buy. They sell them for holding external hard drives.j. You need to buy a screen protector. I have not but I will.k. The wifi thing is kind of overrated. It works and works pretty well. But I don't use it very much. If it were like the iPhone it would be better. If you can't use the internet on the go, outside of the house, it does not do much for you.l. Also, no one has really talked about any security issues either. I am not sure how much we are at risk when using this thing in public.
These headphones are great. They've been an industry standard for a long time. For anyone looking for closed headphones to use with a computer or musical equipment, this is the best in the price range.
This product shipped right away and was received within a couple of days. It was easy to set up and use. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to use a wireless bridge instead of running a line to their game system or Directv receiver box (for On-Demand-Movies).
Simply, this is as good and easy to configure as advertised. A few trips between the computer and the home theatre to get all the buttons where i want and I was ready to go. No detail is missed and every function is intelligently covered. Great battery life, intuitive button placement, solid build quality. And I truly only have one remote now, instead of several. Absolutely worth the investment.Minor complaints: wish I had to option to leave the Xbox360 on while switching to TV rather than have the remote power it off if I just want to click over to check a score or the DVR schedule. Volume buttons could be bigger.
Just bought this product today for pure phone use. I plugged the main unit in an outlet and ran the phone cord. I then put the extension unit in another room and plugged in the phone. It worked perfectly! About 30 minutes later I went to use the phone and there was no dial tone. I did the reset, etc. The troubleshooting guide said that this could be caused by the phones being to far from each other. To test this I moved the extension unit to an outlet very close to the main unit. At first it worked. But then again after a few minutes no dial tome again. Both units have a solid red light. Right now its packed back up and will be returned to Target tomorrow. If you buy it I hope your luck is better than mine.
This thing is awesome. Only bad thing is the on/off switch seems a little loose and I inadvertently switch it on which makes some functions not work properly. The on/off is for the functions on the battery grip.
great camera. small, quick to boot up. fast cycle time, even with flash.if you need a camera to carry with you all the time, this is a great one.btw, I personally like the canon digital camera algorithm. I have used olympus, nikon, sony and canon, and I like the colors of the canons the best.price is super right now, too, since the 7MB just came out.
The case looked fine on the photos but it is just too small for the camera.(S5IS) It will fit, but it is very difficult to get it all the way into the case and hard to close. It is then almost impossible to get it out of the case quickly. Also there is not enough room for extra batteries or for that matter not even an additional memory card. Inexpensive but not worth it.
I'm a runner and was looking for a pair of earphones that would stay put during my workouts. While Sony took into account ear canal size (by providing different sized buds) they didn't put much thought into the piece that goes AROUND the ear. I'm a 5'10" female with, what I consider, normal ears. The loops don't even come close to hooking around my ear. No amount of adjustment will make them work. A few minutes into my run and the earphones pop out. Since they do provide decent sound quality I've resorted to using them for plane rides and sedentary endeavors.
What a difference an accessory flash makes! The SB-600 is a perfect fit for my D60. Though it is programmable, I mostly leave it on automatic as it sends an infrared beam out to adjust the flash level. I've used it indoors bouncing the flash off ceilings and outdoors to soften shadows. I couldn't be happier with the results.
Logitech makes great mice and they just keep getting better. This is one of the best: comfortable, responsive, with enough extra buttons (all user-definable) to meet my needs. Got it 5 months ago and am about to order one for my wife.The batteries (non-rechargable alkaline) probably don't last more than 6 months in moderately heavy use.
I'm very pleased with the way Kevin Michael handel my problem after telling him that camera I brought from him was not the one I was looking for.With no qustion ask he put a check in the mail and ask me to send the camera back to him.Kiven Has his phone listed in case u can't reach him by e-mail. When I wrote him to tell him that this was not the camrea I was not looking for and if he would take it back I thought oh mg ghosh I lost my money.But not a day later Kevin e-mail me to tell the check was in the mail. Thank You Kevin. Cindy..And The same day I taked to some one on the phone who knew Kevin I sent out the camera.
Works great! Don't go out and buy twenty dollars cords when you can buy these that work just fine. The picture was just fine with. These cords.
Purchased this p[rocessor to go with a Intel mobo that can only handle single core processors. Works flawlessly for a media center provider for my TV. Do not regret this purchase in the least.
Had I wanted to throw away money without getting functional DVD player with complete directions IN ENGLISH I'd simply have made out a check to some charity. No warranty included, so as far as I am concerned I spent money for nothing.
It sharpens quickly. Makes sharp cuts and it is smarter than me about when the pencil is done sharpening. My wife is a teacher and she absolutely loves this machine.
We purchased our combo about 1 year ago. The price was outstanding being that you get both the dvd and vcr. Well, it now won't play the dvd's. The company has offered to fix it for a &quot;nice&quot; fee, which turned out to be more than we paid. So needless to so we will now have a combo piece and a seperate DVD player. Not so convienant anymore.
I've been using Amazon's Xbox Live download service since it was launched. Today (2-15-2010) I decided to buy some more points to get a new upcoming Arcade game called The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom which will lost 800 points or $10. Instead of wasting gas just to get a plastic card at Best Buy I can come to Amazon and get the code it forty five seconds. Then after I get the code I can log on to [...] go to my account and enter the code start downloading games, movies, music, Avatar items, or Themes all under two minutes. So thank you Amazon and MS for bringing us this service.
Love this for watching TV at night in bed. The sound is great and takes no time at all to recharge.
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..
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.
First thing you'll notice about this excellent PDA is the brilliant screen. The resolution is 640x480 and it looks spectacular. Movies and games look absolutely great and text is very easy to read. The system itself is very fast, (other than boot up after a soft reset, which takes 10-20 seconds) and the Windows Mobile 5.0 is a welcome addition. No longer do you have to worry about losing your data because the battery died.It has both a Compact Flash and SD slot for expanded memory. Dell includes a host of software on the system as well as more on the included discs. Everything you need from word processing to powerpoint, even 3D games is included, (not all software is free, some is trial). And speaking of 3D capabilities, the X51v is no slouch. The 624 MHz version plays anything you throw at it. Quake Mobile runs perfectly on this machine and looks fantastic doing it. The overall 3D capabilities are just outstanding.The design and feel are great and the buttons on the side are well placed. There is a voice record button as well as as a wireless access button. The directional pad on the unit could be a tad more intuitive, but the only need for that is games. The unit is solidly built and feels that way.Overall I think the X51v is a very capable machine and quite possibly the best PDA on the market.
For a total cost of under $5 each, I ordered 4 of these HDMI cables and hooked them up to my new Samsung 40" 650 Series LCD television. The quality of these cables is excellent for the low price. An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable, and with gold connectors, you can't go wrong. A great buy!
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 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.
This filter works great with myPanasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black).As the other reviewer said, this filter is great with water shots where it cuts out the reflection, enabling you to see beneath the waves. The color balance is completely neutral as far as I can tell. However, due to the polarizing efftect, some colors like the green on leaves actually look more natural due to the removal of glare. Also, I can detect no distortion or loss of detail, even on enlarged 10MP pictures.It must be noted that the use of a circular polarizing filter will require you to adjust the aperture settings in daylight by two 'F stops' or shutter speed by two levels to compensate for the lower light. For example, if without the filter your camera's setting is F8 @ 1/500 sec, the setting with the filter would need to be F4 @ 1/500 sec, F5.6 @ 1/250 sec or F8 @ 1/125 sec. Typically, your camera will automatically compensate in Auto mode. But keep in mind that if you shoot in low light you may need to use a tripod.
the quality of the item was good. however preformance was is a problem. the item freezes movies, skip dem and out right stop playing them. i will return this item. i been tryin to figure out how to exactly do that. but im just going to pack up the damn thing and send it right back to amazon. I need a refund.i dont know why this one does not work. cuz i brought one previously and it works great!!
What can you buy for [money]? This CD PLayer has a great sound, hours of playback, good quality and don't forget that Philipps were the inventors of CD technology. Yes, it lacks of some features that others have as the SONY MP3 Player but it costs around 375% more. For the price it should be any complain, saving your daily spare change you might be able to buy it in two weeks!! Bottom Line: Good price, great product!!
Product is two large HDMI ends. I wanted an HDMI to go from smartphone to computer - product will not do this! Picture shows one large (computer), on small (smartphone) end, which is NOT what I received.
I couldn't believe the low price on this 2 GB Memory Card! I don't know how many photos it can hold as I have yet to fill it. I used it at a dog show and I took at least 100 photos. It never ran out of space.
I bought this after having a sore back from my many business trips and I am so glad I did. It sits higher on the back than a normal backpack and is very comfortable. The other great thing is it can sit on the floor without falling over.
This one broke on the 2nd day. Luckily, I took another model with me as well so I wasn't stranded. Ended up buying another one on the plane. I like the all in one feature though.
WIll save your marriage. All wireless products have slight interferences (iPhone near a speaker, anybody?) so the trick is to find a cost effective model that has the smallest amount of interference. Sennheiser has been creating audio gear long enough to know that this balance is necessary and they need to put their name on a product that meets above average standards. This set does just that. I really don't notice much interference at all. I like the positions of the controls and the function of them (they work! Yay!) The charging unit/transmitter is a smart setup. The charge lasts a long time, and how great is it that it's the holder for the headphones. Soon, there will be lighter weight, head specific models, but after all the reviews and research I did with this pair, I'm very satisfied. I use them quite a bit, so this is based on field testing. Good luck.
I needed this cord to connect my laptop to my TV for a powerpoint I made for my boyfriend for our anniversary. It worked great, and it didn't cost me hardly anything. If I had gone to an electronics store, I probably would have paid like $10! The only bad thing about this cord was the length, I would have liked it to be about three or four feet longer.
I use this card for my HP notebook computer to engage Microsoft Vista Readyboost. What a scream! It's great. Vista ReadyBoost caches data between the system memory and the hard drive. IT'S REALLY FAST and the hard drive seems to coast more often. I think my battery lasts longer and the HP runs a little cooler. Vista Resource monitor shows the SanDisk card regularly caching 200 MB streams. Office programs boot up much faster ... Word in seconds, Excel, PP, Outlook all work much faster. The SanDisk card plugs into the HP notebook card slot. Vista asks if you want to engage ReadyBoost ... say yes and it works. The card is almost invisible. I just leave it there and go about my business. This is definitely worth the purchase for any Vista notebook computer.
The LexmarkX63 is a wonderful all in one printer. I've had this printer for about 10 years. I have not experienced any of the issues that other reviewers wrote about. I use it for occasional printing, copying, and faxing. I've never had a problem with the printer. It continues to work very well over the years. I am sad that I will need to replace it because I bought a new computer with Windows Vista and LexmarkX63 does not have drivers for Windows Vista. All in all, this has been a great printer/scanner/fax machine for me.
Pros: Compact three-CCD camera; large, readable flip-out screen; one-megapixel still-image capture; clean, clear video images.Cons: Poor low-light sensitivity; low-capacity Memory Stick supplied; stills require more light than video; Bluetooth communication requires optional purchases.Summary: I bought the TRV50 2 weeks ago.I returned it for the TRV950 because zooming with the auto focus made video blurry.The TRV950 is instantaneously sharp.I also had made a tape just filming around the home with the TRV50.I compared that tape with the one I just made with the TRV950,just experimenting around the home.Now I see why 3ccd's are better than 1ccd.My best overall experiment was the digital alarm clock(with the big red LED numbers)in the bedroom.With the TRV50 the numbers always looked fuzzy.With the TRV950 those numbers looked crisp and sharp.Hence, I guess that where they get the term &quot;color bleeding&quot;from.I noticed that alot with the TRV50 while looking at bright objects.I even experimented with an UV and Polarizing filter on the TRV50 with no success.I know TRV950 is getting some bad press because it doesn't have Progessive scan,like the TRV50, but TRV950 has what's called Progessive shutter.Sony says it 's a step up and I believe it is too.I compared some of the stills I captured on tape and to me TRV950 comes out on top.I wonder if the number of ccd's has anything to do with this.If not then Sony needs to do more marketing in the Progessive shutter business.TRV50 has and TRV950 does not have infared.Does anybody out there ever really use the thing.Especially when it's only good for what 20 feet at most.Go to your local gun shop and get the real thing.I know the Carl Zeiss lens gets alot of publicity, but the TRV950 does not come with those lens. The less quality TRV50 does. What's the story with that?Logic only tells me that the higher end Sony lens must be better than the Carl Zeiss lens.Also TRV950 eats up more battery time than the cheaper TRV50.Be prepared to spring for a larger battery.I wonder if this has anything to do with the number of ccd's also.
I chose the cybershot for the 15X zoom, and for the sports mode. So far the camera has been terrific. Easy to use, and the zoom is great. The pictures have been excellent, and almost always in focus. I especially like that there is no delay between pushing the button and the actual shooting of the photo.
I have had this drive and am extremely dissatisfied with it. It performs far slower than my old Lexar JumpDrive which is only USB 1.1. I have read the Cruzer titanium is the fastest on the market. Well, after owning the Cruzer micro I can say it must be the slowest on the market.I have tried every type of file system when I format it. I have tried to optimize for performance. And I have tried to copy files large and small. No matter what I do I cannot speed up this drive.It does get 1 star though for being so small and having a cool blue light when it is plugged in.
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...
I just received this case and the overall quality is very good. I was a little worried about the high price but the quality is actually better than the prodcut photo above. I bought this so that I could carry around my Sony NWZ-A815BLK 2GB Walkman which to me is pretty small. The fit perfect with a bit of room to spare. The inside is soft so it doesn't scratch the LCD screen and the colors are nice and bright. I give this product two thumbs up and I would purchase it again.
Why buy those expensive cables when this one can do the work?
I've had my Visor Deluxe for only a couple of days, and It's already a vital part of how I keep my life organized. The graffiti writing was very easy to learn, there are only a few of the symbols that I am still trying to memorize. I tend to switch between graffiti writing and the keyboard, depending on how much writing. The HotSync and the Palm software was easy to load on to my Mac, and hotsyncing the information between Visor and Mac is a breeze.I started looking at the Handspring Visor Deluxe when I realized it was next to impossible to find a Palm IIIx or IIIxe in stock anywhere, be it brick and mortar or online shop. After reading about on the Handspring website, I wanted a Visor more than a Palm. It has a lot more potential for expansion than any Palm in the same price range. Get one. You'll love it.
This bag is fantastic,comfortable to carry, fits loads in,protects my laptop,doubles as hand luggage.No complaints at all. Best bag I've ever bought.
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 a great Christmas gift for that person you know (maybe a family member) who has every gaming system, and buys pretty much well all the "major" games that hit the stores (i.e., the ones most likely to eventually have paid download content. There are also several neat arcade style games available on XBox Live that these cards could be great for.
I had been using one of these devices for several years, but suddenly started getting a BSOD on bootup, with the Stop Error implicating "rt2500usb.sys". That file is installed by the Linksys adapter, so it was natural to suppose that the cause was a software issue. After various tests, however, I determined that the physical adapter had become defective. A new one solved the problem. If you have a similar issue, I recommend uninstalling the old Linksys software and using the software provided with the new device -- it's likely to contain some fixes.Incidentally, the price on this item seems to fluctuate widely and suddenly. Just two weeks ago I purchased it directly from Amazon for $32.98, but it's currently being offered by other merchants at mostly higher prices.
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 (?)
This monitor has the best image I've seen on an LCD monitor. Colors are more vivid, whites are brighter, and blacks are darker than every CRT and LCD monitor I've seen. This model has a great contrast and visability from a wide viewing-angle. You don't need to look directly at the monitor to see the image, which is very nice. The tight bezel around the outside of the screen makes the monitor itself look small, altough the image size is *LARGE*. If you're not using a monitor close to this size, moving the mouse will take some getting used to as you'll need to drag further to get from one corner to the other, but it's a small sacrafice to make! You can't go wrong with this model.
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.
It works perfectly fine and is able to stream audio/video at 1080p @60Hz flawlessly. This is what it is supposed to do, right? For this price it is a steal. No need to go for the $100+ monster cable. You get the finest of details with this.UPDATE 10/03/2010: I bought another one of these to connect my PS3. I should say this...it's the best value for money you can get for an HDMI cable. My old one is still working after over 18 months of use and the new one works well enough for gaming on PS3...no issues at all.So...DO NOT buy those expensive ones until you want to conceal the wiring in a conduit. Those more sturdy and expensive ones do not have a lot of signal improvement over 6 feet distance but they do when you have 25/50 feet or even longer wiring to use.
I bought these as a gift for my boyfriend. He loves them. He's been looking for some new headphones but he couldn't quite find any that were worth the asking price. We found these shortly after though and he uses them all time. He likes to make little tracks in FL Studio and these are quite nice because they don't throw too much bass at you. You actually hear what you're creating with a fairly great amount of accuracy. Even for non-production purposes, these are nice. They're lightweight, comfortable but certainly durable. Definitely a good buy.
This little thing will go any where you want it go. Very easy to use. My only complaint is that I have to buy a power adapter at extra cost to charge it using the AC outlet.
I bought an Averatec 7100 Series laptop. I looked for a bag my laptop would fit into. I unsuccessfully tried a Samsonite. After reading the reviews and looking at the Targus at a retail store I decided on it. It has lots of room. It is very functional. If it fit into my locker at work it would be perfect. I guess when you buy a laptop as big as mine some sacrifices have to be made.
The Sony ECM-HGZ1 Shotgun microphone is inexpensive with surprisingly high fidelity for the price. It does almost as well as some of my professional, wired mikes. It attaches easily to the hot shoe of my Handicam. No batteries are neeed. Rated against professional shotgun mikes which cost over ten times as much and have a five star rating, the ECM HGZ1 is at least a four star mike.
This cable is cheap JUNK!!! I bought two of them and both of them were defective! One had no audio and the other had no signal at all (unless you wiggled the cable). DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS GARBAGE!
My daughter (9) received one of these, and she's crazy about it. Don't expect zooms or a LCD viewfinder. BUT, the camera is adequate and actually good for the price, and it comes with a USB interface, so it's plug-and-play. What's really great about this camera is the software that comes with it. With no previous exposure to editing software at all, within a few hours Elizabeth was producing great video presentations complete with wipes, fades, voice-overs, special effects, backgroud music, and really, it was fun watching her show.I wish my pro-editing software was a easy to use as hers (perhaps I'll steal it).
I just can't accomplish anything on a computer with Internet access. No matter how hard I try, no matter how much I scold myself, I always end up whiling away countless hours on Failblog and Mental Floss. I've tried just writing all my papers longhand, but it's too tedious of a process. For years, I've been wishing for some typing machine with all the portability of a laptop, but without all the distractions.("So why not buy a laptop and just gut the Internet components?" you ask. Because laptops are expensive; if I'm not going to use the most marketable features, then I don't want to have to pay for them. I am, as so many are, a broke college student.)I invested in an Alphasmart 3000 a while ago. It was a step in the right direction, but I was turned off by its tiny screen, the difficulty of navigating texts, and its lack of backlighting.Enter the Dana. I got mine recently, and am falling in love. The keyboard feels perfect in terms of size and sensitivity. The screen holds exactly the right amount of text for my tastes. I love that it can be backlit (although it took me a bit to figure out how to activate that). The battery life has worked well for me, and I've found that I can plug the Dana's USB cable into the USB port of my iPod's power adapter and very easily charge the Alphasmart that way. I love that it boots up almost instantly. It's light and slim enough that I can schlep this thing around everywhere. Plus, I've never used a palm pilot before, and using this stylus and the touch screen is really, really fun. I'm turning out drafts of papers and essays with so, so much more ease than before, and I'm getting a lot of compliments on this thing.Of course, it could be better. As many have said, it's really stupid for the on/off button to be activated so easily by accident. Also, the Alphasmart's shape makes it kind of weird to pack; I'm all for the screen curving up to face the user, but I wish the screen could fold down or something so the Dana could be flat and square like a book. Also, I bought mine used on eBay for about $55 total. I would absolutely not pay full-price for a Dana. I bought it basically because it's technologically obsolete. For $350, these days you could buy a fully-functioning laptop and then turn it into a Dana by deleting a bunch of the laptop's software.I'll do my best to update this review once I've had this unit for a longer amount of time. I'm so happy to have it!
Indispensable this product is required to operate my television set. This product is &#34;not included&#34; with the television set which is required operate the TV.
I have a Cassiopeia E-115 Pocket PC, which comes with only a serial sync base unit. I sync my E115 to my laptop using MS ActiveSync 3.1.I recently bought a Socket USB card in order to sync my E115 to my laptop's USB port, which I thought would be much faster than using the serial sync. I followed the quick setup instructions that were shipped with the Socket USB card, but I have found the sync rate to be as slow as the serial sync. I've also tried copying files over the USB sync cable (using MS ActiveSync's explore button) and the transfer rates are again as slow as serial.My experience with the Socket USB card has been highly unsatisfactory. It does not even come close to meeting my expectations, nor the claim on their website of &quot;Perform ActiveSync at speeds faster than a serial cable&quot;.I've contacted Socket about my issue, but they seem to not have tested this product (they could not indicate how much faster the USB should be than serial) and I am still waiting for a satisfactory response.A definite &quot;Do not recommend&quot;. I need to get my money back.
Have been using this device for a few months and this morning the whole device became corrupt. My history of use with the device: 1) I always keep the cap on when not in use, 2) have never exposed it to adverse temperatures, 3) only use it on computers I know/trust, 4) NEVER remove it until all files been fully written [typical error with most flash drive users], 5) perform antivirus scans and data corruption scans on a regular basis. I include all of that history to show that I try to take care of tech purchases such as this - no point in wasting money. During the file transfer this morning of a powerpoint that I made for our church's worship service I got a read/write error and the file transfer stopped. I attempted to perform typical scans, but got an error message that the drive is "inaccessible". I ejected the drive, checked the USB port and drivers (both fine), tested another USB flash Drive on the same port (it tested fine) and transferred my file to that drive (no problem). I rebooted my machine and reinserted the DataStick Sport and received a message that asked me to scan/fix the drive [OK] and got the same message that it is "inaccessable". After going through numerous troubleshooting / tech sites regarding this issue (including Centon's) I am now conviced that I wasted my money on this. I am just glad that I have backup USB flash drives (NEVER trust your fate to only one!!!)Primary flaw: Total corruption during writeSecondary flaw: unusually long read/write speed (the manufacturer's speed claims have never proven to be true in MY experience).
in my opinion, this product simply does not work. i am reluctant to give it one star, but i guess that's my only option. to begin with, i am constantly being kicked off line only to pick up my phone and hear a dial tone. the manual says this problem is due to surges in the phone line. it happens often and is REALLY annoying. but on the other hand, if someone tries to call while i am online, about half the time they simply here a busy signal. and yes, i do have call waiting. finally, i have had this product for about 2 months now and this week it just died on me. no indicator lights are lit and i am unable to fax through it or receive calls while online. save your money, or better yet get DSL.
Waste of time and money. Quality ok price excellent for the footage. Previous reviews read that is why I purchased can't believe everything you read even this!
I should have read the reviews. The item sold by amazon is a single battery. $50 for one battery, even one that is as expensive as a wein, is a touch much. Amazon was quick on the return, returning my money before I had even gotten to UPS to drop it off though.Dunno about the other sellers, but I might suggest contacting them to verify.
Plex Supply is NOT shipping the DK-2606 FILM instead they're shipping the DK-4605 REMOVABLE PAPER. The product description heading has it as DK-2606 however, it does say PAPER but in the technical description it says FILM while the picture shows DK-4605 paper. ??? Confused, good, you should be. Two places imply one item, two suggest the other item. Who knows what the other sellers will ship you?Today, July 24th, I sent a request via email and phone for Plex Supply to contact me. Hopefully they'll address the situation but I think Amazon is partly to fault too for the product page.JUST BE CAREFUL that you're getting what you really want. Otherwise, these labels are great and so are the Brother QL Series Labelers. They blow away the labels from your computer in looks and quality, are much easier to print with and come highly recommended. However, if you're reading about this product you probably already have a Brother QL so I'll stop preaching to the converted. Good luck...
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.
This is one of the few USB storage devices that will work with the original IMac; it does so dependably and reliably; adding additional utility to a machine some consider outmoded.
I have owned the hip zip for about 3 months now, and it is absolutely fabulous! Before I purchased this player, I owned both, the sony mzr-70 mini disc player and the rio 600. The minidisc player took way too long to record a disc, and (though it was very difficult) it could skip. I then bought the rio 600 and thought it was amazing. However, when I tried to upgrade the memory, the entire thing froze up, and I couldn't get it to work. Instead of trying to get it fixed, I got rid of it, sold the memory upgrade, and started looking at the market again. I looked long and hard at all the mp3 players, and researched very carefully. The hip zip sounded like the best player for the long run despite it's higher starting price. The ckick discs are very affordable, and large. Having owned a mini disc player, I was concerned that the hip zip (with it's moving parts) would skip. Let me tell you, IT DOESN'T!!! I could not get the thing to skip. At the begining of every song the player spins and (i'm guessing) loads the next song into its memory. I thought for sure that if shaken during that time, it would skip. nope. Though the hip zip doesn't have some of the lugury features that the rio 600 did, it is a much more practical player. I have read reviews saying that rio makes some of the best sounding mp3 players.....well, obviously those people haven't listened to this player. I have what I would consider good hearing. I've been tested, and can tell the difference between cd quality (don't know the compression rating on it), 128x128kbs compression, and 96x96kbs compression. The hip zip sounds just as good as the rio, if not better. The hip zip also has fabulous bass (much better than rio), and more memory!! I was lucky in that, I have a friend that had click disks lying around his house doing nothing but taking up space. So, he gave them to me. I now have 480mb for the price of the original 80mb. But even if i didn't, at $.. you can't go wrong. The iomega software was easy to set up, and i had the player (partially charged) up and running within 5min. I don't use the supplied mp3 player, instead i use soundjam. Yes I have a mac. This player is much easier to use than the rio, and has never had an error....the rio was very buggy. Another thing I was concerned about, is the size and weight of the hip zip. Though slightly bigger than the rio (only slightly) it is still very small, and fits very well in the palm of your hand. The supplied belt clip makes it very portable, and I take it running four miles with me. A lot of people complain about needing louder mp3 players....well if this player isn't loud enough for you, than you are in desperate need of a hearing aid, because, wow, it can be REALLY loud. At a compression rate of 96x96kbs mono, i'm able to fit about 15 songs, and about 55min of music onto one disc. I don't mean to bash the rio, it was a very good player, its just not in the same league as the hip zip. I do have a friend with the 128mb rio 800, and he loves it, and it has fixed most of the bugs i had with the 600. But this is a better deal for the money, if you are loaded, or someone is buying the player for you....than the rio 800 should be looked into, but if you're smart, go for the hip zip. I hope i've answered any questions you might have about this player....it really is great. In case you're curious at what age group this view point is taken from....i'm 16.
The Secret History is my favorite book, so I was really looking forward to her new novel. I had the book on order long before it was released. What a disappointment. It took me months and months to finish because I simply was not interested in any of the characters, the story or even the writing style. this book was really painful to read. It really isn't about the disappointing ending, but the almost unbearable journey getting there.
Wow, for the money this is one impressive tripod. I read other reviews about flimsy or shaky tripods, and this one is none of those things. Its description says medium duty and I would say that is about right.
HDMI cables are the biggest racket. This cable probably cost less than a dollar for some company to make and the same cable would cost $20-50 at Walmart or radio shack. It was nice to be able to get one mailed to me for only $2 and I haven't had any problems with it.
this cable works perfectly fine and it did not cost a lot , i do suggest this product , its fit with my hd tv
I liked so much of this book. I grew up in the south during the same time period. I've never read anything that captured the atmosphere of my youth like this book. Unfortunately, the ending was such a letdown that it colored the way I feel about the book. I will definitely read her next one and I think she is a good writer. However, I think that fiction readers deserve a payoff at the end and she just couldn't deliver it. What a frustrating disappointment.
Very poor service from ANTOnline. I received the product and it would not work. I went through all the trouble shooting tips many times and still could not get it to work. Called 800 number and all I could get was a recording asking me to do all the things I had already done. Then tried to get a human at ANTOnline and it was impossible. Then tried to get a human to request a return on the item and that was impossible also. Would go through all the hoops to finally get to the prompt to speak to someone and then would get busy signal promptly. Then tried to e-mail for a return request and was denied because the product had been opened. Very frustrating and a very poor company to deal with. Amazon should look into the way this company handles there customer service. I am very un-satisfied with this transaction. I can appreciate a product not working and all I ask was to return it and can get nowhere. I have been a farily frequent and satisfied Amazon user up until now but if this is the way "problems" are going to be handled by Amazon and there suppliers I am going to think twice before purchasing anything through Amazon again.Sincerely, a very un-happy Amazon customer...........Sid Maydew
This device worked fine for a while, then stopped working. When I attached it to another computer, it worked, but it won't work on the original computer. This expereince suggests a software problem, but though I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software several times, the scanner still doesn't work. There is no new software to be updated from Canon and the Canon software drivers install in an unusual fashion. I think that Canon may be a good hardware company but a bad software company. If you want a lot of frustration and heart ache, buy this scanner.
This printer makes me passive aggressive. I've owned it for 3 years and never liked it. Two major problems. First, when printing the first sheet after turning it on, mine sits for a whole 83 seconds and does nothing but spin, make noise, rotate, slide back and forth, etc. It's ANNOYING.Second, the black ink is problematic... it EVAPORATES really fast. If I don't print for a couple weeks, half the ink disappears. I've never seen that before in other printers. It makes the ink very expensive when I only can use half a bottle.
Nice computer! I bought mine from Express Solutions, and Mine came with Windows Media Center SP2. It has 1 GB ram memory, 1.8 ghz processor, and 80 gb hard drive. It also had lightscribe dvd/cd rw drive. It is Windows Vista capable. The graphic card is 128mb. has wireless networking. thanks
Rigid case. Protects CD's like it is suppose to. Survived water attacks, triple digit heat strokes, bestfriend's angry girlfriend throwing the case a few feet, and crazy tossing-the-case-back-to-the-backseat. CD's still remain unscratched by the case. The exterior of the case (after eight months of usage) has almost remain it's original form and color. A bit discoloration, but it was expected; as long as it is doing its job. Recommend. Click buy. Guarantee you won't yell at your best friend's girlfriend when she chucks your CD case a few feet.
- just what I needed. Easy to fit and stops bag falling off my shoulders - looks smart too too
I have had it about a week and it seems to work just like any other hdmi cable. As far as I know it is hdmi quality.
I have a new HP HTPC; loaded and runs flawlessly. I purchased the keyboard as the icing on the cake; but it didn't work. The seller stated it would work with Vista 32--as did Microsoft; but after days of searching the web I cannot find a driver update that enables this functionality. Windows Update shows there are no available updates; but it just will not work. A real shame; as the keyboard has a great advertised range and is aesthetically, very pleasing.I am very disappointed!
The basic point here is that it probably won't work for you if you use WEP. Of course, now a days, we should all be using WEP (as the instructions mention) so this product should really be for no one. Realistically, there are people that don't use WEP and, for those people, this will probably work fine. I'll be returning mine tomorrow.Here's my whole story if it helps someone decide on this:When you attempt to use the setup wizard that comes on the included CD, it seems like everything would work fine for WEP; however, when you get to the page asking about your WEP config, it has two possibilities: 64-bit and 128-bit. Trying to be as secure as possible, I use 128-bit. The problem here is that the field that allows you type in your 26 digit hexadecimal WEP key accepts only 13 digits! If you enter only 13 with 128-bit selected and hit 'next', a box pops up that says you have to enter 26 but, frustratingly, you can not. If you use 64-bit WEP, this might would work for you.So, first I checked if there was an updated version of the wizard on the Linksys site (actually, it's very hard to find anything on this product currently on the Linksys site (nice work, guys)). I knew, though, that the product had a built-in website that you can use to configure it so I figured I'd just use that. On the internal site I was able to configure WEP consistent with my settings. This was somewhat annoying, though, because the device does not have a hard-wire ethernet port so each step of the way, you loose the connection with the device as you change the wireless settings. I also found that it seemed simply saving the settings didn't result in them taking effect. Maybe I was too impatient but I ended up saving the settings and then unplugging and replugging the device in to restart it. This all seemed to work great despite the effort but it was still not talking to my other access point. I finally noticed that the SSID of this device has to be the same as the one it's 'extending'. I can see why they'd do this to reduce the configuration needs on your wireless devices; however, this means that once the SSID is set to the same as the other wireless device, if you need to continue to configure the WRE54G, you'll have to turn off your other devices or go to a spot that you're sure is out of range of your other devices so you can be certain you're connecting to the WRE54G. Anyway, setting the SSID the same as the other device didn't seem to result in a 'link' between the WRE54G and my other access point.So, foiled again, I called tech support. This was a bad experience. The woman I spoke to was a little hard to understand perhaps due to an accent I am not familiar enough with. Additionally, there were long pauses where I eventually realized someone was directing her on what to say. Everybody needs training so I did my best to be patient and play along. However, when we got to the part where I mentioned the model of the other Linksys access points I have, she (well they) basically told me that they were only supporting this device with 3 particular wireless-G access points. This contradicts what the box and the literature on the Internet says but I figured there was no point in arguing. They were good enough to point out that I could buy a couple WAP11's and effectively do the same thing but that's what I'm already doing and that's what I bought this product to avoid.I have at least 8 linksys products that I can think of (not including this one as I'm going to return it)--2x WAP11, BEFW11S4, WMA11B, BEFCMU10, a hub, a PCI adapter, a PC card adapter and that's just off the top of my head. I've installed a couple of linksys products for my parents and recommended them countlessly. This is the product I've been waiting for for years--a way to extend my wireless network without using two wireless devices, a wireless repeater. It's really too bad. I'm very disappointed. Between this and my experiences with the WMA11B, I'm about done with Linksys. Tomorrow, I will buy D-Link and they'll have the opportunity to earn my business and recommendation. If someone from Linksys is reading this, I'd say, &quot;My guess is you need to beef up your QA dept. I obviously have no clue what's wrong with you but you ought to. Get it together!&quot;
i would like it even more if i could use it with a samsung tablet internet won't pick up on the tablet
After reading all the previous reviews, I was somewhat cautious about buying this product. However, the drive enclosure worked out splendidly. I had absolutely no problems with putting the hard drive into the enclosure, and once assembled and hooked up to my computer, my computer instantly recognized it.The hard drive is not secured enough in the enclosure to travel with it, but once I put some insulation in, I'd even travel with it.
Bought this at local AMES with rebate 89.00I play in a band and I normally run a cd player through our high powered PA. It (...) out last weekend (road wear) I hooked up this little number and it sounded BETTER than the CD player could be the extra bass and treble, I don't know but I'm satisfied. get a real pair of phones for much better sound.Don't forget to format the internal memory and external before recording.
I got my points instantly. I was nervous after reading some of the scary "didn't get my points" reviewers, but I tried anyway. I followed the on screen prompts, didn't double click any buttons during my transaction, then my code was displayed on the screen. Just to be safe, I didn't close that screen until I redeemed my code on XBL. Now I just have to resist the urge to spend it all on my darn avatar :)
Let me start off by saying I'm a "techie" kind of person. I'm always looking for the next best thing and keeping up with my electronics news, and with that usually comes an "Anti-Monster" sort of mentality - not that they're stuff is bad, it's usually not much better (in terms of quality) and much higher in price than the other stuff.Despite all that, I was "upsold" on this kit when buying a new TV about 3 years ago on the offer that I "could return it for a full refund if it didn't work" - I took my chances and am very glad I did. In looking at the comments, it looks like most complaints come from LCD owners - I can't comment on that as I don't own an LCD TV, but it has worked flawlessly on everything else I've tried: iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, Plasma TV, Rear-Projector TV, LCD Monitor (glossy) and Laptop Monitor. To date, none of these have left any streaks or odd marks, and this is after 3 years.The item itself is very basic - a spray and a microfiber cloth. The special part is the spray - while I'm not sure what exactly is in it, it works wonders. I consider it "The Goo-Gone of screen cleaners" - just like how goo-gone seems to magically remove anything sticky, this magically cleans your screen. Whether its fingerprints, dust or even food (eating next to a computer, food seems to sometimes just fly towards your monitor -- don't judge me! ;) ) - this stuff just wipes it right off without having to "fight it".Spray the cloth once or twice (never spray anything directly on the surface you're cleaning! And never use any alcohol based cleaners or general-purpose glass cleaners (windex) on devices. Most have a protective film (often an anti-glare film) on them that these will eat right through), then wipe the surface clean. A small device (ipad/iphone/ipod touch) is usually good with a single spray, TVs/Monitors might need a few.Despite the small size, the stuff lasts (small sprays + not needing it often). This pack is nice in that it includes 2 small bottles (one for home, one for on the go?) - there are also kits for the same price that use just a larger bottle (and you can load up a small spray bottle from that). Whichever way you go, I think you'll like it (apparently as long as you don't use an LCD TV).I will deduct points for the fact that they're not up front about it only working on SOME types of screens. The instructions say to refer to your devices manual to see how to clean it (and not use this if its not recommended) - when they sell it as a "Flat Screen Cleaning Kit", you expect it to work on anything. I have seen instructions that recommend against using any types of spray-based cleaners and going just for a microfiber cloth or a small bit of water on a towel - whether this will actually do anything negative is unknown). Because this information isn't visible until you open the product, it's a bit shady for them to do it that way as you've already bought it!I'm not saying this is the best of the screencleaners. I haven't tried the others, and after this one works so well I'd be hesitant to switch to a cheaper one, but I can say this one works wonders. You can get the same effect with just water I'm sure (just like how you can remove stickers without goo-gone), but you'll be doing a lot more work and spending a lot more time. For that, it's worth the cash (if you don't use an LCD Monitor :) )
And save money. I bought exactly the same Viking from Amazon.com one year ago, it worked flawlessly for about ten months, now I can take some pictures, but not all are read by USB card reader or even the camera itself. Reformatting didn't help. Have 256 meg SanDisk card - no issues so far, athough initially I bought it just because it was cheaper.
I am a long time supporter of Palm. When my charger for my Palm tungsten gave out I was disheartened when I couldn't find a replacement charger. I found this combo cord and placed the order. Power has been restored and all is right with the world. The seller was prompt in sending the item and I had no problems.
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.
This is a great product, a friend had one that he purchased from b&h photo video. amazon has it for few dollars cheaper. This unit is very good and make sure you screw in object and secure tightly. This product is flexible and it has a swivel. The only problem i do not like is the company shipping. takes to long. i prefer b&h photo video for future products. I like fast shipping tired of receiving products at the last shipping day.
Took this on a recent trip involving heavy battery use all day long. This battery seemed to last just about as long as the original Canon version, and of course, it was a lot less expensive.I left these with my sister who has the same camera, and will be buying another set for myself.
i had 2 of this hard drives !! i buyed them last feb2005 !! i didnt need them right away so i left them in the foil and but them in the pc just before x-mas 2005 i have but backup on them and some new stuff!!! everything was great until april 2006 my bios didnt see the HD anymore and the HD are not spinning anymore!!! i called maxtor to ask if the can help me!! the answer was sorry 1 year waranty is over!!! have a great day !!! NEVER EVER ANYTHING FROM MAXTOR IN MY PC!
What a horrible and boring read, I guess she really only had one good book in her after all. The Secret History is my favorite book, The Little Friend was bad, predictable and boring. With 80 pages left and no suspense or story I was forced to skim to the end. It did not hold my intrest at all.
From what I have used the scanner it works well. Easy to use.Most items scaned are for home use. Works much faster the the HP that I had before.
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.
The item that I received was not anything similar to the item that I ordered, which by the way is the one that you displayed in this communication. Hence, the item was returned to the vendor.
This is just what I was looking for. Done the job perfectly. Awesome I couldn't have found anything better. Just place put cable in and hit with a hammer done
Recently i bought a Phillips 32" lcd and a PS3 becouse i really love videogames and i knew the best way to go is using a HDTV. Now here is were an HDMI cable comes to be really needed.I search amazon for a good hdmi solution and got really impressed for the price on this solution and read the comments, all said this co shipped a great product so i gave it a tryI received it almost a week later and as somebody mentioned before dont expect fancy plastic cases and stuff, the cable came in a plain clear plastic bag, with nothing more than that. Not quite sure about the gold plated connectors..seems no so yellowish as i tough but im not an expert on this matterInmedatly pluged it to the PS3 back and directly to the tv and voila the PS3 image went cristal clear the menu letter became really defined and color contrast improved a lot.Then i inserted Genji on the PS3 and the image was amazing, vibrant colors, ultrasharp details.. just amazing, its like going from half blind to using eyeglasses... so i would recommend anyone who needs an HDMI cable to choose thisCant say how it works on any other HD source since in my country theres no such thing as HDTV broadcasting but i will be happy with my blue ray movies and ps3 games.-
Ok. I know this is not really a 'new way'. It is, after all 2007 and I've been streaming radio for at least 7 years now but I have never really linked the computer with my home stereo until now.I had two full CD towers and giant speakers from the 90's. Soundbridge put things in motion.First when I got soundbridge the installation was a snap. I already have a wireless router in my house. I answered less than 10 questions on the display and the radio connected to the internet and retrieved hundreds of stations from around the world.I scored bennie points with my wife by finding her favorite Czech station. Given that we live in Maine and she can now listen to it on our stereo is huge.Then I took all my CD's and over the weekend while reading a book I mindlessly ripped them all in WMA losless format to maintain great quality.Then I discovered Soundbridge on my network. Right clicked it and entered it's own web site. There I followed a few links. Some were clear and some were not but after a few days of intermittent playing I now have the device registered on my own rokulabs web page where i maintain my stations.The quality of the music is great. Losless WMA's are great too. MP3 - not so much as Borat would have said.I spent a few hours editing my Windows Music Library and eliminated all songs/artists/albums labeled unknown. Good move.Then I found my local stations I listen to. Local college radio and local NPR. Now I don't even need an antenna for local stations.The whole setup prompted a chain link reaction where I got rid of my giant speakers, giant CD towers, giant TV and saved a lot of space. Bought satelite speakers and subwoofer... well I'm straying from the main topic.The end result is that I LOVE this little unit and wholeheartedly recommend it. My loves the Czech stations so much that I bought her the Soundbridge Radio too. This way she doesn't have to fiddle with turning on the receiver, switching to the right source and then turning on the soundbridge unit... you know what I mean... some of this stuff is for geeks. The soundbridge radio she pushes one button and that's it.Ok. Done with the review. Thank You Roku. Now make something for videos that is better than Picturebridge.
I needed an extra memory card for my camera and would also like an USB card reader - this product gave me both.I can only recommend it.
I found this product very easy to use. Simple to plug in and works just like it should - an extension of the keyboard. I was worried that the numbers would repeat when I hit them since I have a heavy hand on the keys, but that was not the case. It's small, light and very easy to carry around with my laptop.
Great Cable, gets the job done. Cheap too. As good as an other more expensive brand out there.
I have the CPU and motherboard noted it the products description. After installing I just received a constant stream of error messages. After removing the board the problems were gone. I tried to reinstall it several times after removing software that seemed to have problem with the card, and new errors would pop up.
Can't say much about just redeeming a card where you get points for the cash to lay out. How can a card mess up and get a bad review.
do people pay 60 dollars for a cable??? I paid 80 dollars for my cable about 3 years ago thinking I scored. Not until I paid less than a McCrap burger for these bad boys. Just what a growing boy needs... cheap, HDMI cables.
The price is good, however the tech details say you'll get 2 times the image, which is not correct. The most annoying feature is the circular halo or shadow around the edge when fully zoomed out. I need to slightly zoom in to get rid of the halo, but when you do that the extra wide angle I need is the same as without the lense and on normal camera function.In addition to this, the built in flash is ineffective when using this large lense.
I wanted a compact speaker that I could dock my iPod on at my desk that delivered great sound and was inexpensive. This certainly fit the bill, It's perfect for my needs. I would highly recommend it.
No complaints about the build quality, but this ball head will not work if your monopod or tripod has a mounting plate 1 1/4" or larger. The wing nut used to tighten the ball extends below the bottom of the ball head, meaning if your monopod or tripod mounting plate sticks out too much from the base of the ball head, it blocks the wing nut from turning. I, for example, purchased the Opteka monopod, which Amazon pairs with this ball head. The mounting plate has a diameter of 1 3/8" and it sticks out plenty far enough to prevent turning the wing nut. That was a deal breaker, of course, but even if you have a tripod or monopod with a small enough mounting plate, there's the issue of the magnet 'quick release.' If you don't mind using your camera body essentially as a pry bar/lever, then it's great. That is, the magnetic 'quick release' means pulling on your camera until it breaks the magnetic connection--and I have to say, it's a really good magnet for holding your camera on, but that means you really have to torque the body of your camera to lever it off the mount (the narrower your camera, the shorter the lever arm and the more torque you'll need). Call me too precious with my equipment, but I'm just not comfortable using even my magnesium alloy camera body as a lever to get the camera off the monopod/tripod. I've sent the Sunpak back and am buying a larger, albeit more expensive, ball head with a conventional quick release plate.
I'm not an audiophile but am a hardcore gamer. I bought these awhile back, it has been longer than a month now and so far it has been great! Now, in terms of what I was searching for in order, was1. Must have good reviews2. It had to be this type of ear-buds3. Has to have a GREAT microphone4. Durability. it MUST be long lasting5. Sound Quality last since I only have an onboard soundcard.I do not use the USB soundcard it came with and I only have an onboard soundcard so no fancy 5.1, however, it still plays wonderfully. nothing wrong with the sound. I play WoW and i'm able to hear sounds that I never heard before. the ambiance and sound effects in the background is heard through this headset that i wouldnt hear otherwise on my speakers.It is very comfortable for me, it's adjustable for how long your head is and it keeps my ears nice and warm at night :) I can wear it for long hours without any complaintsThe microphone is what I searching for in a headset and this is it. I came from a 20$ logitech headset that was would pinch my ears and I was hard to hear even though I had the mic in front of my mouth. This headset, the mic adjusts up and down but not swivel side to side very much because of the rubber that bends it back in position. however, I don't need it in front of my mouth because the clarity is great. I use vent and in-game WoW voicechat and they have no complaints. they hear me perfectly.Price of these kept me a little turned off but it's very well worth it in my opinion. if you are shopping for headphones, Sennheiser is the absolute best.Some cons:-Not covering ear, only sits on the ear. It only bothered me for a little bit but couldn't find any perfect.-If using USB sound card that it came with, it WILL disable your onboard soundcard, thus will not be able to use your speakers! if you want to use both, you will have to know how to manually disable otherwise skip the USB.-Leaks sound. because it's not covering the ear, it leaks sound pretty badly but oh well.-Volume adjuster is easily to be changed as it is a dial and gets in the way pretty easily. Minor problem though.UPDATE: 3 months laterIt's still in perfect condition and have had no problems with the easy adjusted dial that I mentioned above. No wear and tear problems and no sound problems.However, what is bothering me a lot is the sound leak. if you don't want anyone to know what you're hearing, you better adjust the volume all the way down. After saying that, I would not recommend this headset if you're not using the mic often; better spent on another Sennheiser model for over-the-ear effect. Otherwise, using a mic and headset-in-one really helps if you dont mind the sound leak.
I ordered four of these cables and they worked perfectly. Very nice to have the power and video cables all in one. Made for a much neater and simpler installation of my security cameras.
These sound good for outdoor speakers. I put them in my house to test them. The frequency range of these makes them a little better for outside. A bit heavy in the midrange. They are made of thin plastic, but still sound decent. They sound much better than $30 and I don't have to worry If they get damaged. The mounts are very easy to install. I used one screw each against a flat surface. The speakers angle where you want them to. Overall, I'm very happy with these.
I bought the SB600 to go with my D80, primarily because of its ease of use but also because of Nikon's reputation for quality. Most of my pictures are taken outside, so I se a flash rarely. This particular flash has been used no more than 40 times and exclusively with my D80. It has never goten wet and was never dropped. It quite suddenly stopped workjng. One day it worked fine the next day it was as dead as if it contained no batteries. Of course the warranty has expired and Nikon wants $117.00 to repair. Maybe I got a lemon, but I am not the only person who has written in concerning the subpar quaility of the SB 600 This leads to my resolve to avoid Nikon products in the future. If anyone out there is in the market for a flash, you should think twice about buying the this on and most certainly stay away from a used one.
Lasted about 8 months. Door is stuck closed. No release mechanism from the outside. looks like I'm going to crack it open and dive in.....
5 stars for trail use, 0 for travelling roads. while this gadget would work well for trekking offroad, its not great for roads.Dont get this thinking your going to use it to navigate roadways.While it does show interstates etc it does not map your route, so you better know how to get where your going already. It simply draws a straight line from point A to point B and indicates where you are.The menus are also to slow to navigate, I drive for a living an need fast inputs, I need to put in street address's not just a city. I work long hrs and need an external power source as well. There is no connectivty to palm or laptop.
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.
We purchased this because my wife's TomTom did not come with a home charger. I think we have only used it once. TomTom GPS devices come with a car charger and, being a GPS, that is where you use them. I find no need to have a home charger since you can just plug it into your car. If I had the chance, I would go back and have not purchased this item. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with it, it works great. There is just no need for it.
This review may be based on an isolated incident. I hope so for the sake of others out there who purchase this tv. I've only had it for about 3 weeks, and now it doesn't work at all. Up until this morning I was very happy with my new tv. The picture quality is amazing. The size is perfect for my living room. It had my wife and me watching dvd's that we thought we'd never watch again just for the big widescreen experience. I haven't subscribed to HDTV service yet, but watching dvd's on my progressive scan dvd player with my tv tweaked for optimum quality is amazing. We watched a movie last night. Everything was fine... no sign of trouble. This morning I tried to turn the tv on, but it didn't work. I thought the lamp had blown out. I called sony's tech support and we figured out that it wasn't the lamp. I don't know what it is. I was refered to a local authorized service center, and the soonest they can look at it is two weeks from now. Two friggin' weeks! I can't believe it. I feel like I should be compensated in some way. I blew a huge chunk of money, and now all I have is a huge broken tv taking up space in my house. Be warned. The standard warranty is good for one year, but I think I should have bought the extended warranty. I'm even beginning to consider returning the television. This is rediculous.
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.
It's your basic HDMI cable. Does the job. Have to like it for the price. Been using for 6 months with no problems.
This is the second one I have purchased. Both are working well. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants an optical or wireless mouse for their Laptops.
Works in Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Ubuntu linux. Installation was painless, and it picks up my wireless router from two rooms away with excellent signal. Nothing much else to say about it, never had to disable ipv6, change my ssid/WPA, wireless channel, etc, it just worked.
I bought two of these - one for me and one for my wife - for our iPhone 5's. We needed something we could take in our work bags to plug into our USB outlet in the cars and office. For me it works as advertised. Charges fast and is nearly identical to the OEM part. The thing is I do not have a restrictive case on my iPhone. My wife does. For her, since the end of the lightning plug is fatter than the original Apple plug, it does not plug in without taking off her case. Yes, a hassle but she says not a biggy. I would give it 5-stars, but she had that small problem so I knocked off a star.
My Iriver worked fine and then the battery life degraded horribly. Returned the unit. They sent another. REPEAT THIS PROCESS FIVE TIMES. I should be on their payroll as much time as I have spent on this. The customer service people do not keep there promises and send you one defective unit for another one. The one I just got back os defective. POOR QUALITY CONTROL. You may get lucky. But when your unit fails expect the custmer service cycle from Hades.
I like them not one coster in the lot. They seem to not scratch easy either. There is lots of room to write as well. My only two down sides are:1. No lines on disc to aid us old folk in keeping things straight and neat.2. The spindle screws on and if not exact will come of when picking up.I even like the Columbia Blue of the disc. Once more very happy.
HP 02 Black Printer Cartridge (C8721WN). This is a GREAT product, and it costs much less than the HP original cartridges. I had doubts about it's quality, because it was a compatible vs. original HP product. It works fine, and I recommend these cartridges to anyone trying to save just a bit of money on inkjet cartridges.
I got this after researching for a couple months. I needed a container for my medical supplies. I have durable and disposable equipment. This works perfectly. I love it so much. I am thinking about buying another just for the heck of it. I love the construction. My last container was run over and crushed by an eighteen wheeler when it was left on the roof of my car at a gas station. I lost over a thousand dollars and medicine I cannot live without. It turned my situation into an emergency. I don't want that to happen again. This will help.
This DVD Changer is a PIECE OF GARBAGE. I have had it for only TWO WEEKS and it has siezed up on me FOUR TIMES. I had to unplug it just to turn it off when the picture froze on a scene. Unfortunately the scene that froze had a loud noise at that point so instead of just a muted picture, I had to deal with a sustained squeal until I unplugged the DVD Changer.
I purchased this remote about two months ago and so far I have loved it. You can set it up in a basic sense where you just allow the standard buttons to populate the LCD screen or you can fully customize the remote so that you only see those buttons you use the most. The web interface is straight forward and easy to use. You can even setup sequences where you can program a series of events to occur. I have not had any issues with the charger or remote at this time. Currently my wife find it easier to use and so does my young son.
A must have in every photographer's kit. Worth every cent spent on this beauty.Love the possibilities this bundle of joy has brought to me...
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.
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.
The is my second one. They are well built, durable, and the magnetic latch is perfest.
Am using it in my PPC 6700 for about 6 months so far, great to have all that extra space.
I specifically purchased this unit because it was wearable. The controls are limited to volume adjustment (+,-), Skip song (forward,backward), super skip (skip multiple tracks in either direction) and on/off. If you want more than this don't buy it. I use it for my commute to work and since the internal Battery can be charged by connecting the unit to a PC USB port, I can charge it at work or home without any special software or proprietary cables. The player also comes with an external battery pack for a single "AAA" battery. 256 MB means it will hold about 50 songs. You don't need any special software to load songs just drag and drop. I did experience a software problem when I hooked it up to an office PC but this was because the necessary driver was outdated. To correct, just download an updated driver. This is a basic MP3 player that is worn around your neck. Is that does not appeal to you look elsewhere.
I love red so this is somewhat biased but the deep chinese red is lovely and the leather is excellent quality. My laptop fits well in the compartment and is sheltered from bumps and bangs yet there is room for my work and other things in this bag. I have used many industrial looking computer bags and this beats them out for quality, looks and durability. Highly recommend.
bought this printer for our grandchildren to use with our old computer, they love it, so do we, it's compact, works excellent, and takes a beating. (as we know children are impatient, "are we there yet") no matter how they treat it, it keeps on working.
This camera really does it all and takes great pictures. The only real shortcoming is the LCD screen. It is a bit fuzzy and usually the photos look much better when they are shown on a computer or television screen. One other nice feature is that it may be connected via serial or USB port.
i bought a few cheap used one's on ebay and none of them would work so i finally bought this brand new one here and it works great
I've been waiting and tonight I finally downloaded the update for Core Duo PC's running Vista. It works just fine. All the posters who said it would never work with Vista should rethink their surety about issues. Thanks Olympic for not giving up and going with it till you got it right!Go to the Olympic website and download the driver upgrades. They only work if you have installed the application from the CD that came with the recorder. Enjoy!I record radio programs and use "Switch" (it's free) to change the wav. to mp3 and then listen at night on my Palm Pilot. What a gas!
When I bought my Canon T1i, I ordered this card along with it. I didn't do any mistake while buying it! Its been a month now and I am enjoying this card a lot. I should have ordered a higher capacity card though. I prefer shooting in RAW mode, which demands lot of storage e.g. Approx. 20 MB / image. Considering card can hold about 250 images in all, its really necessary that I keep transferring photos from card everyday. Otherwise, I have chance to clear some space by deleting unwanted photos. In the middle of shoot, this is not so good idea.Finally I decided to buy a higher capacity card. I choseTranscend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6this time. There was $10 difference between SanDisk 4GB and Transcend 16GB card. Both of them were class 6 cards and I thought it should be ok. Amazon reviews were good for both the cards.Finally I received the Transcend card today and first thing I noticed was, speed! SanDisk is way faster than Transcend!I did setup a simple test to measure the speed of both cameras. Here is what I did...Canon 500 D (T1i) + Canon 50mm 1.8 lens in Manual Focus mode + 1/50 sec exposure + Continuous shooting mode + f1.8I took 15 photos with each card. Manual focus was used to avoid any focusing time. I was just interested in knowing the speed of the operation. Results were as following:SanDisk - 15 photos - Camera started taking pause after 9 shots - Total time required to finish writing 15 images was 20 seconds.Transcend - 15 photos - Camera started taking pause after 8 shots - Total time required to finish writing 15 images was 39 seconds.The speed was almost double compared to Transcend.If speed is concern, then you look no further. SanDisk is the way to go. If you just want a good, high-capacity memory card for cheap then you can skip this card.
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.
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.
I couldn't be more pleased with this product. Extremely clear and rugged. I'd stack them up against a leupold or other brand asking twice the price.
I purchased this cable to work with a miniDP-HDMI for my Macbook Pro (early 2010). Works great, and a real bargain! Why pay top dollar?
We priced these cables locally and could not believe the price. This is the same product and works just the way it is suppose to at a fraction of the cost. We actually purchased 2 and then got a $5 coupon for our next purchase. We also purchased the router that goes with the cables
This is my second USB drive from Corsair, and my satisfaction with their product is strong. The rugged design with rubber casing is meant for the IT professional on the go. My other flash drive survived three wash cycles and several other rugged bumps. It has a great warranty, and my prior flash drive was replaced by Corsair when the usb connector got damaged, without any questions. My only regret was that the 16GB model came out a month after my purchase.
I bought one like this 8-10 years ago by a different manufacturer. It was no longer available, so I bought something else. It kept my floodlight on for hours after the sun came up. I came to Amazon to try to find something better. There were a lot of different selections, but this looked very much like the old one I had; so despite the one bad review, I decided to give it a try. It seems well made to me and it certainly does what it is intended to do; It comes on right at dusk and stays on until morning. Simple and perfect. Very good purchase for me.
My youngest sibling rolled a chair over my only spare hdmi cable and so I had to replace it for the holiday rush of entertainment titles.My friend recommended this! At the time, it was 1.61 or so and it had free shipping. I was skeptical, but what's $2 for an hdmi cable?It came in today and it works great on my 360, which is exactly what I needed it for. Might buy a few more just for the value.Thanks!!
On December 26, 2005 I purchased a 26" Samsung TXP2675 widescreen, flat screen, high-definition television from the Rex store in Niagara Falls, NY. I enjoyed this television until March 31st, 2006 when it stopped working. Many warranties expire 90 days after purchase. I was lucky on March 31st, 96 days after purchase, that my television was under a one year warranty. It is unfortunate that this particular television broke after such a short period of time, but I attempted to rectify the situation promptly.I called Samsung's toll-free technical support line and was instructed to try a variety of solutions (all of which I had already tried on my own before calling). Eventually, the technical support personnel gave up and gave me the number of a company that would service my TV free of charge. The Lifetime Service Center based in Buffalo, NY was willing to come and service my TV but repeatedly told me that my TV was no longer under warranty because it broke after 90 days. I checked with Rex and located my receipt and warranty information for the television and confirmed that it was still under warranty, despite the Lifetime Service Center's insistence that it was not.To their credit, the Lifetime Service Center came to repair the TV on April 3rd. Despite knowing the model of my television and having a thorough description of the problem before coming, the repairman did not have the needed parts to perform the repair. He told me he needed to order the part, and left for the day.The repairman returned on April 8th. He replaced the power supply of my television, but that did not solve the problem. This led him to conclude that it was my picture tube that was broken and that Samsung did not replace picture tubes, they simply replaced the television. He claimed he would file the paperwork immediately. In later conversations with Samsung's replacement department, they informed me that the paperwork was not filed Saturday April 8th when the problem was discovered, but Wednesday April 12th.Samsung's replacement department told me on April 17th that they did not have any of my particular model available and instead I needed to choose a different model. My choices were a 27" television that was not widescreen, or one of two 30" "SlimFit" televisions. Both of these TVs appeared to be too large to fit in the TV stand that I owned, and the customer reviews alerted me to numerous problems with these models. Offered only these three choices, I had to choose the TXR3080. It could be considered a slight upgrade over my model because of the marginally larger screen, but with such negative customer reviews I was concerned. At this point I had already been without a working television for 17 days and wanted to get another TV as soon as possible.The company in charge of delivering the TV to me, NVC Logistics Group, wanted to deliver it on Wednesday, April 26. Unfortunately, I had to work during the hours that they would be available to deliver the TV. Normally I work 9-5 Monday through Friday and NVC Logistics does not have any Saturday hours so I had no choice but to take a day off of work. Fortunately, on that Friday, I thought I would be able to leave work early and be at my house by 12:30 in the afternoon and could receive the television. This way I would only need to miss half a day of work. I received a call from NVC the night before indicating that they would deliver the TV sometime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. This forced me to take a day off of work so that I could receive the TV. They did not show up between 11:00-1:00, they arrived at 10:45 AM.As the movers unpacked the TV, it was quite obvious that the TV had been damaged. One corner of the TV looked like it had been smashed with a hammer. It was apparently dropped or somehow mishandled during shipping. I refused to accept the damaged TV and called Samsung's replacement department to see how I could get a new TV delivered.Over the next hours I talked to various people at Samsung's customer service line, replacement division, and Rex. My only recourse appeared to be, "waiting for new paperwork to go through the system." At this point, 28 days after my TV broke; I thought I deserved some sort of compensation. I had been without a television for nearly a month, had missed a day of work so that I could receive a broken TV, and had undergone undue aggravation in the process. Samsung told me that my warranty would be extended for a month or two and that they would expedite shipping on the next television.I was upset that the television arrived damaged, but Samsung refused to take any responsibility for this, simply telling me that they were not responsible for damage that occurred during shipping. They choose to ship their TVs with this company, and I believed that they should be responsible for who they choose to contract work to. If a company they have selected is unable to get a TV to me unharmed, they ought to choose a different company and stand behind the services and companies they use.The "expedited shipping" appears to be an outright lie as I write this on May 11th and am still without a TV. The first TV arrived 11 days after talking to the replacement department. The next TV has not materialized after 13 days.This experience has left me with many questions. Why did my TV break so quickly? Why has it been so hard to get it replaced? Most importantly, what has become of customer service? In the past, companies strove to make their customers happy. In this instance, Samsung has shown no interest in doing anything to please me. I told them that I was not expecting a check to make restitution for my time missed from work, but an upgraded television would be a nice gesture. When I suggested that, one of the representatives at the Replacement Department laughed at my request as ridiculous. If anyone from Samsung is reading this, his name was Mike. Also, why does the replacement process have to be so convoluted? Samsung could easily have sent a money order to the store where I bought my TV and had them provide me with a new one. This solution would've gotten me a TV within days. My television broke 42 days ago. I'm still waiting.
This is truly a great printer. It features two black cartidges, one for type and black graphics, and another for CYMK printing. The type is almost as sharp as a good laser printer, and the photos are the best CYMK can do. This would be a 5 star printer if it had Linux/Unix drivers available.
I love this camera!! It takes fantastic photos, and is very easy to use!! Buy this, you won`t regret it!
I PURCHASED THIS TV FROM AMAZON AND WITHIN ONE WEEKS TIME IT WAS REDUCED BY CLOSE TO $200.00. EACH TIME AMAZON GAVE ME CREDIT FOR THE REDUCTIONS. THIS TV IS A GEM. PERFECT PICTURE AND COLOR. VERY EASY TO SET UP AND PROGRAM. MOST CHANNELS SEEM LIKE THEY ARE IN HD EVEN BEFORE I GOT A HIGH DEFINITION CABLE BOX. IF THIS TV HOLDS UP IT HAS ALL THE MORE EXPENSIVE SETS BEAT BY A MILE. END COST FOR ME WAS JUST OVER $1100.00 DELIVERED AND SET UP WITHIN DAYS AFTER I ORDERED. HATS OFF TO AMAZON AND CEVA THE DELIVERY PEOPLE. THANKS
I'm using this for a single 30" LCD monitor. I replaced my two 19" side-by-side which had expensive arms that attached to the desk. I gave those to my wife and put this mount on the wall in front of my desk. I was concerned that I wouldn't have enough travel to get the monitor close enough to me (my desk is 36" deep), but it is just fine. I was also able to mount the LCD to the arm by myself. If you don't have much upper body strength, you'd definately want some help.
This is a great product full of features. Sound, image and video quality are great. But, that great screen quality has one drawback, it sucks the batteries dry. The advertised battery life is true, as long as you just let it play. Changing the volume level and skipping tracks however turn on the screen, which devours the battery quickly. Overall, a great product with an abundance of features.
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.
We Love this product. We needed it to go 60ft inside a metal building and hook up to the internet. It has worked perfectly. It is a very well made product and felt that the price was not out of line compared to some others we had looked at. We highly recommend it.
Connecting my laptops and ps3's to the router was a lil hard at first ( they didn't want to link for nothing in this world) but I firgured it out and now the router works amazing. I love. The signal strenght is good the range is pretty good. Everything is great. Like I said the only bad part was that first time linking them.
I bought this camera specifically to sneak into the Duran Duran concert and have some pretty amazing shots and VIDEO. It was definitely worth the expense and it has many functions. You just have to take the time to learn the lighting and other options.
I needed a prime lens for my Nikon D-5000, to use for digiscoping. It came in good condition, with a rubber cap and a filter that I do not use.
Love this lens! Upgraded from the 50mm 1.8 and couldn't be happier in all aspects. From the durability, build and feel of this lens to the picture quality, this lens has been a great upgrade with no regrets!
Pictures were never as great as expected. Finally, after 2.5 yearsit died due to the "sliding cover failure" syndrom.
cheap and it works. i will never pay 50 dollars for a hdmi cable after this one
Ditto what everyone's written about the SD110's portability, image quality and attractive design. I am a Canon fan (use a S45) and bought this camera from Amazon.com as a Christmas present for my sister. She's used it for about three weeks and is over in DC. Today, she called and let me the know the camera "froze" all of a sudden. She was taking pictures indoors with a freshly charged battery. The camera turned itself off for no apparent reason, then restarted only to freeze up again in mid-start operation. The zoom lens extended about halfway and the SD110 just went dead. I suggested that she get a new battery and try again, but after a $60 battery purchase at a nearby Ritz Camera, nothing changed.She's already contacted Canon (Saturday afternoon) and they couldn't troubleshoot this issue over the phone so asked her to mail the camera in with the warranty materials to have it fixed under warranty. (It's a one year limited warranty.) Takes about 7-14 days to repair and they'll mail it back 2-day express, on them.Other than this incident, which seems to be rather isolated because I couldn't find other reports of similar issues with the SD110, we were pretty satisfied with the SD110 purchase. I would have rated the SD110 with higher (stars) marks, but it's difficult to rate highly a defective unit... Canon fan or otherwise!
I am not sure why anyone would pay more than this for a HDMI cable. I am not a video expert, but I am pretty picky about image quality. This cable met all of my expectations. Don't waste your money on an expensive cable.
Just purchased the i860. I was going to purchase the i950, but the sales rep talked me into the less expensive, but newer, i860. So far, all systems seem go.I got the printer mainly for office applications, and it's fast enough to do most of the printing I require on a day to day basis.Canon was nice enough to include a 5 pack of 4x6 pro photo paper with the printer, so I decided to print a couple of pictures from my computer.I must say I was very impressed with both the speed and the quality of the prints. I had a print in less than a minute and it looked as good as most professionally developed prints.It does take 5 inkjet cartridges, but one is dedicated for normal black printing, which, theoretically, cuts down on the cost of printing, or at least, doesn't penalize you if you only use the printer for black text.I made sure that compatible cartridges were available as well before I bought, because you can save a lot of money by purchasing them instead of the actual Canon cartriges. 1800inkjets.com stocks the cartridges for this printer, so I figured I would save a little. I'm not sure of any of the other online inkjet sites, but I think they might as well.Overall, I would recommend this printer. It's quiet, extremely fast, nice looking and has done just about everything I needed it for a little better than I expected.
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.
I would rate this a 4 out of 5.I've been very pleased with the sturdiness of the unit and its ability to pick up radio and TV stations despite just having a thin wire antenna. Weather stations are nonexistent, but I've yet to find a weather band radio that actually brings in the weather broadcasts without a lot of waving of the antenna and dancing around. I only gave it a 4 out of 5 because it's a water RESISTANT, not water PROOF. It seems to me that if a company is going to sell a radio for use in the shower, they should take the extra engineering step of sealing it up so it can be used in the water. Still, with some careful placement, this seems to be a good radio that should provide plenty of entertainment for the money.
We have had the set for about a week. So far, I love it. We have not upgraded to HDTV yet, but SD is still very watchable. Works great with my Nintendo Wii. PS2 shows a lot of jaggies, and is not a great picture, but that's not the TV's fault. I have had no issue with clouds. Set came in good condition, and I am happy with everything. A very nice set. I recommend it.
It takes a while to get it set up, but once you do it's a great remote.
1600 points with insta codeworks well if you don't to put ur CC info on the XBOX.Totally legit.I bought Fallout Expansions and Super Meat Boy :)
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.
My husband absolutely loves this thing! He takes it with him golfing, fishing, tailgating, etc. Perfect size & virtually indestructible! Awesome gift for that cigar smoker in your life.
we bought this unit a year ago, after looking at a number of projectors and poring over a lot of specs. we found it for $850 at Vanns -- a great price even today. we're very happy with it. we've had other projectors before that were noisy and ran really hot, but this one is whisper quiet (though it's still a bit hot). image looks great; we have a 100 inch image on our wall from about 10 feet. the bulb has started to lose some brightness after a year, but it's still fine for movies. we do have a very dark room, which helps.overall, if you love movies and you're not made of money, this is one of the best home theater devices you can buy.dt
There's so many different ways we use an IPad. This is the solution for holding our IPad in any position we need it at. I've now had mine for over a year and use it every single day. It folds down to a very small size thus I can leave it in my IPad bag and keep it with me yet when its unfolded, I can prop up my IPad in any position I'd ever need. I'd be lost without this thing and so will you once you get it. This deserves five stars and I'm sure once you've owned it for a while you'll agree.
I received the Sony RM-AV2100 for Christmas... I'm very happy with the unit and felt compelled to fill everyone in.The first thing I did was programmed the unit for my current A/V equipment...a Mitsubishi TV and VCR, Pioneer CD/DVD player, amplifier, General Instruments cable box and Sony Mini-Disc player. The instructions include the universal codes for a ton of manufacturers. This process (after reading the instructions, of course) took less than 20 minutes.Next, I taught the unit to recognize my Replay TV. This was as simple as hitting a key on the Sony RM-AV2100 and then hitting a corresponding key on the Replay TV remote (while the Sony unit doesn't have a pre-defined DVS (digital video server) selection I was able to treat the Replay TV as "VCR 3"). Getting the unit to synch up with my Replay took about 15 minutes.Finally, the bells and whistles that I really wanted were installed. The unit comes with 3 "macro" keys which allow you to execute up to 16 commands with the push of one button. I programmed key 1 to turn EVERYTHING on/off. Key 2 turns on the TV, Amp and Replay unit and then tunes to CNBC (in addition to coffee, Squawk Box is my morning addiction!). I haven't programmed Key 3 yet. This process took less than 10 minutes.So, why did I rate the unit only 4 stars? Here are my complaints:- The LCD pad is smaller than I'd like. It would have been nice if they had increased the size of the LCD pad and reduced the size of the hard wired buttons- It doesn't have a button/template which supports digital video servers (Replay, TiVO) directly. As a result, I have to remember how I mapped the keys that are unique to the video server (skip commercials, replay last 7 seconds, etc.)Now, what I love:- Excellent instruction manual. Take the time to read through it quickly then follow the step-by-step instructions the first time you program a particular function. You'll get the hang of it in no time.- Perfect overall size...not too big but not so small that it'll get lost.- Back-lighting is very good (though I'd like an LCD contrast button).- Very responsive. It executes the commands much faster than my regular remote. For instance, moving between selections on an on-line programming guide is much quicker.
I was looking at needing to get another line ran to set up a home office in our garage, but my wonderful friend suggested I get one of these. She was so right. Just plugged it in and waa-laa! Instant phone/fax line. Very affordable compared to calling the cable company. Love It!
The Sennheiser MX55 earphones are overall a failed product. The sound quality is mediocre at best. Sometimes the sound will muffle because it can't handle any bass whatsoever and when there's no bass the sound seems so tiny. The sound feels more outside your head than inside, which is not good. As far as the stability of the earphones on your ears, it's only average. I'm a baseball pitcher which requires a lot of long distance jogging. After a game when I'm running poles, I find myself pausing a lot trying to fix them back into my ear. When you run, the wire will bounce off your chest, and because the earphones are not very secure, it won't be long before you have to twist them back in your ear. This is very tedious and after about a week of putting up with it, I stopped using them. The case it comes with is pretty much pointless because it doesn't protect the earphones at all, only the wires. I regret getting these earphones, I would not recommend them to anyone. I got some Philips ear phones that have a plastic piece to wrap around the back of your ear and they work like a charm, the sound quality is average on those but its so nice not having them fall out when exercising. If you're looking for sound quality then get the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds, they're amazingly crisp and the bass is great.So, whether you're looking for sound quality or exercise phones, the MX55 is not it. Check out something else.-Glenn
I bought the ShoeWallet so that I could use the iPod + Nike insert but with my New Balance (4E width) shoes. This is a great way to go, as not only can I carry the iPod+Nike device, but also a house key and my Caribou coffee card.
The service the bestThe player is on and working very good thankJames Wagner
I bought this audio system for my mother because one of her 15-year-old plastic speakers died. She loves it and when I tried it I was very impressed. All the reviews about sound fidelity and power are true. The diverse, built-in EQ settings actually make sense to use and noticeably affect the sound. One tip I would give is that unless you really need/want the stand-alone Sub-woofer just get the Panasonic Stereo system by itself. The H.bass feature (which can be turned off) generates quite a lot of bass even with the woofer disconnected.One slight draw back of the system is that (like most modern set-tops) you need the remote control to do most of the fine tuning and to operate the less basic functions. Also it makes quite a racket when changing between CDs.All in all it is a fantastic system and for the price, can't be beat.
This is listed as a fisheye lens, but it is really just an attachment that screws on to an existing lens, but it gets the job done when screwed to my kit lens.I'm not sure what the function is of the sliding end piece. There are threads on it for another attachment or lens cap, but I don't see why it would need to slide. Also, I am not fond if the "lens cap" provided. It always falls off in the bag, and it made from flimsy rubber, and with the sliding end piece I mentioned before, it can be a pain getting it to stay on.The macro function is cool, and although I still prefer my 50mm macro for close-ups, it has a neat way to show a wide angle with a close focal point. Not sure if this feature is available or works as well on cheaper attachments.One other thing to consider is that since this attaches to the end of an existing lens, it might be hard to pack in your camera bag as it is NOT convenient to screw/unscrew for each use.
This version of the interface is not compatible with IOS 5 devices. Check out the Silverline DUO or MediaBridge versions. There are firmware updates available for those units that will allow for IOS 5 connectivity. This model works fine with non iOS 5 devices otherwise.
Inexpensive, easy to install, and a miracle of convenience. Best computer add-on ever, and no software to worry about, either.
I got this unit off Sam's auction site for $68 (that's with shipping!). It's awesome. I just use my USB cable that came with my iPod to plug and play. It also charges my iPod while plugged in. It's so sleek. The only caveat (and not a problem necessarily) is that the speakers are more silver in color than black. This picture makes them look smoky gray, which they are NOT.
Bought this May 01, 2012. As of this review 12/25/12 the power switch just failed. Looks replaceable. Hope Monster makes good on their product.
I think Mobile Edge makes a nice product which is why I bought this case. But I was disappointed when I received it because it just looked and felt like it was too big and clunky for my new 15.6" Dell. Even for its size, I was surprised that my basic laptop accessories didn't seem to easily fit in the available compartments. I decided to return the case and see if I could find something that fit what I was looking for more closely.
The holder is too small for the shuffle. I got one for my niece for her birthday but the Shuffle didn't fit at all. Would have returned it but her father tried to sand it down.
Mine was DOA. Had to send it back. I guess its hit and miss with these,tons of them on the bay auction site, being soldnot working/for parts...I wonder why!
As a movie afficiando, one the most frustrating things is the limited viewing capabilities of movies due to DVD regioning, combined with inconsistent release of materials among the regions. Congratulations: you finally found a movie for which you have searched ten years. Letdown: It's only released in Italy, and only works on PAL region 2, and the American film distributor has chosen not to release it. I know your pain. But there is an alternative, and this sleek little Phillips is the answer. It plays all regions, as advertised, with a clean, easy interface. It handles PAL with no problem. It plays mp3, cd, cd-r, dvd-r, and has handled my div-x with no problem. Stick it to the man. Give the middle finger to the dull distributors. Free yourself from asinine regionalization forever with the Philips 642. Peace and power to the people.
I bought three of these when I bought my new HD television. I am only using one at the moment but it works excellent. No complaints yet.
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!!
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.
And the worst part is that they are not available! You would think that Netgear makes these dongles so vulnerable to make a business replacing them at ... a piece. But they are so hard to find! I guess they want you to buy a new card. But if you bite that bullet, why would you buy a new card from them? Sounds to me like marketing geniuses. Too far ahead of their time to be understood.
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!
I'm shocked to see the number of negative reviews for this pencil sharpener. I'm not surprised that those reviews are from teachers, but I'm guessing that the School Pro is the only pencil sharpener they've ever had in their classrooms.In my experience, the School Pro is a phenom. All other pencil sharpeners I've had in my classroom have died in well under a school year. Standard pencil sharpeners are made with office use in mind, and office use doesn't come close to the use and abuse that a classroom pencil sharpener is going to be put through. Think about it, the typical office has a few people using pencils at any given time, max. Classrooms have 20-35 people writing with pencils all day, every day. I've seen 3 School Pros in action and none of them have had the slightest problem keeping up with the workload. The 1st was in the classroom across the hall from me my first year and while my pencil sharpener had to be replaced several times, the other teacher's School Pro was still working like new at the end of the year. At my last school, I used school funds to purchase a School Pro for my classroom. The plastic tab on the shavings basket broke off (probably due to a student's mishandling it), but I just drilled a screw through the basket to replicate the tab, which worked perfectly. Students would often complain that it didn't work very well, but I have no idea how they ever had problems with it. When they'd complain, I'd walk over, stick their pencil in the sharpener for all of around 5 seconds, and pull out a beautifully sharpened pencil. After 2 years, it was still performing like new. I was disappointed when I was packing up that classroom to move to my current school because, since I hadn't paid for the School Pro with my own money, I didn't feel right taking it with me. The cash for my current School Pro came straight out of my own pocket. Yes, it's an expensive pencil sharpener, but it's so worth it to know that I won't be needing to replace it any time soon and if I don't stay at this school, I'll be able to take it with me.
I am very pleased with the Altec Lansing XM3020 Docking/Speaker Systemfor my MyFi radio. Great sound quality and volume control, and most ofall: Great price!!!Satellite radio listener
Love this keyboard! Sleek, light weight, stylish and very portable. The bluetooth has a great range, 10 to 15 feet -- no problem. After such a distance it becomes hard to read the monitor. It holds a charge for a long time, I've gone about 8 hours without charging it, but I'm sure it can last longer. It works with the MAC out of the box (I'm using Leopard). One problem I noticed was the track pad. It had a tendency to freeze and makes the cursor disappear. Scrolling up and down takes a bit of getting used to. All in all it's a great stylish and functional keyboard. If it made drivers for the MAC (so I can use the function keys) I would give it 5 stars. Highly recommend it!
I received this product for Christmas and really enjoy using it. I wanted an under cabinet TV for my kitchen but the depth of my cabinets and the under cabinet lighting don't allow for the installation of that type of TV. This is a great alternative. It's small enough to use very little space but large enough for comfortable viewing. The DVD player is easy to access and the sound is quite good. If the sound quality were a bit better I would give it five stars.
I like the simplicity and painlessness of this item for help in controlling the facial hair issues that cropped up in middle age. I use three tools, since waxing is too irritating for me, and I didn't feel like paying for electrolysis/laser zapping: 1. an epilator that pulls out the larger hairs along the chin line 2. this facial groomer for shaving off the hairs along cheek and neckline and above lip and 3. tweezers for eyebrows/between brows and hairline area stragglers.This is a very quick shaver that is minimally irritating (I have super-duper sensitive, eczema/dermatitis prone facial skin, so I wouldn't use this if it weren't gentle.) It's like this teeny tiny shaver, light and battery powered. A nice tool.I like having a very smooth hairless face, so I remove hairs that others wouldn't care about (ie, peach fuzz). Makeup looks so much better when I use this facial groomer--smoother, almost airbrushed.If you hate having excess hair anywhere on your face or neck, and you don't want the iritation of regular shavers or hot wax, you might wanna try this. I like it so much, I bought two to have a back-up on hand.I've been using the first one I purchased for more than a year already, and it's still going strong. So, good quality, too (though it looks simple and cheap, it's been working fine, as a Panasonic should.)Mir
The bag is solidly made. I am using it for my iWay 500C GPS. It fits snuggly into the main compartment. With a really heavy touch screen unit, I needed the best padding I could get. The walls of the bag are firm, thick and soft (yes, all at the same time).Having the side pockets is very useful for accessories.The detachable storage bag at the base of the unit can be used separately. It is sizable, but provides little protection for the contents, so it's nto good for fragile items. Detaching and reattaching is straightforward, but takes a minute to accomplish. You would not want to re-attach/detach this compartment on a daily basis. If you have camera accessories that you take on vacation, but generally want to leave in your room or vehicle - it's perfect.
i love this little thing i bought mine at a costco store for 55 bucks and it came with headphones, remote and the jogging case. the headphones arent the best, but fine for me. i dont understand why others have volume problems. mine is very loud on 12! i wish it had a backlit but i cant complain for the money. i would reccomend this thing to anyone looking for a cheap but great mp3 cd player
I have not used this camcorder very much at all in the past two years I've had it. I've maybe recorded about 10 tapes with it and watched a few back on playback. Today I was getting it ready to film the birth of our second child and all of a sudden a message came up telling me to "Remove Cassette Immediately". I pushed the eject button and the cassette is totally stuck and will not move. I called Canon and they told me it would be around $150 to fix. I researched other blogs and electronics trouble shooting websites and read several comments from others with this exact same problem. VERY DISAPPOINTED!
I have this lens a little less than a week now. I am using it with a Nikon D200. I have 6 lenses that I use - including my favorite Nikon dx 18-200 mm vr, but for portraits this lens is a killer with an equivalent of 75 mm focal length on the D200. The lens is very sharp with great contrast and color. For a little over $ 100.00 I think this is the best buy in a lens on the market for a Nikon camera.
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.
Programming is easy.GUI is intuitive.Remote is user friendly.Controls all devices that I have in my house.Very flexible programming allows advanced user customization.
The order came in super fast and It was at a great price. Awesome service, I definitely recommend to everyone.
These are great for tying up cords and the different colors make it easy to identify the cords to the component.
Hard to believe this works just as well as the branded version, for 1/3 the price - but it does! Very satisfied.
I had originally purchased the Microsoft Explorer Mouse for my Windows XP PC, which I liked, but it was too wide for my hand and its click was quite noisy so I returned it and got the MX620. The materials, fit and finish is good, but not quite as good as the Microsoft mouse. The left and right clicks are very quiet.The feel of this mouse is just right for my hand, just like many other Logitech and Microsoft mice I have had. The button layout is great for my needs and the tactical feel of the buttons is very good. The scroll wheel can be set for precise or click-to-click scrolling with a switch on the bottom of the mouse. The batteries are not rechargeable, but who care if they last a year as they say and you can turn off the mouse power with a switch on the bottom if you are away for awhile to save the batteries.One feature I really like is that you can use the Logitech software to configure the mouse for a precise set of keyboard strokes for any button; very versatile. You download the mouse software from Logitech. There is no CD included with the package.I have used a 6-ft USB extension cable to position the transmitter close to the mouse, not a problem for laptops. It seems to work better that way rather than plugged directly into a USB port on my PC on the floor.I love this mouse, best I've ever had. I would highly recommend it.
Well after I purchased my zune, like others who posted before me, I wanted some protection for it so I just went to wal-mart and bought the only hard case they had at the time. Well one day I went to school with it in my pocket and I dropped my keys in the same pocket after a while. So I took the zune out and whoa, was I pissed because it was kind of difficult to see the screen with all the scratches on it. Also, the button covers made weird smudgy marks on my zune keys which upset me. Additionally when I removed the zune to get some of the little particles of dust and stuff out of the case, the zune sort of scratched the casing, which isn't too bad, but doesn't really look good. A few good things about it though, it shows the Zune color and protects the screen and the zune from scratches and damage. Anyway, I've dealt with it until today because I've bought a new case. It is worth buying if you are buying it for under $20, but other than that, I wouldn't recommend purchasing it for $30 like I did.
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.
Works just fine. By the way, Brian Morris of Pittsburgh isn't too bright, is he?
The cable works fine and it's inexpensive. I don't remember exactly, but the shipping was about as much as the cable itself. That still made this cable the least expensive of the bunch.From what I've read, there isn't any real difference between cables (as long as they're delivered intact) so pick the least expensive one. You can also use RGB component cables to get true 1080p high-def. These came as part of my cable box package, and work just as well.
the case is not in perfect condition a inside piece is missing. Get any answer from the reseller
I just wanted to thank the seller for how helpful he was getting me this item on time!I have bought this item as a gift, so I don't have much details about it. I believe the person liked it!
the shape of the mouse is ok, just like the normal optical MS mouse. The size is kind of small, not for big hands male.the most critical problem I found is that the pointer of the mouse will move or &quot;shift&quot; very fast to lower left or right, depending on your motion.Detail description:While surfing the web, clicking the links, and reading the info, and move and click some more, you will notice the pointer will shift back quicly to the lower left or right corner of the screen. This motion is like the old ball mouse which have tons of dirty blocking the sensors. You have to lift up the mouse and move again.This is annoying... I have a wirled optical MS mouse, it doesn't have this problem at all. I used a Wireless Logitech Mouse, it doesn't matter either... only happen if the battery is old or it doesn't synz with the &quot;station&quot;. Usually, with a little reset on the mouse channel, everything should work proporly again.However, this is not the case.If you play WC3 and Starcraft, you may find this even more annoying.Finally, if you have the same problem, you are not alone.
This lamp is actually recommended by several food bloggers. This helps so much with the lighting, I also love that they include a piece of white reflective cardboard to help you bend and move the light as you desire. My one complaint about this lighting system is that is feels cheap. It is cardboard and plastic. With light use this should last me a few years. It works wonderfully, but with the materials that this is made out of, I just feel like I overpaid.
Small, light, easy to use right out of the package. Excellent quality video and very good sound. It doesn't tell you that you need Microsoft XP in order to upload it to your computer. I don't have XP, and that was a big disappointment. I have to use someone else's computer to edit. My next computer will be an Apple! Have captured wonderful video, and can make a DVD at CVS. Simple buttons, and over all, a very good product. Would definitely reccommend!!!!
Works great with my ipad mini.Perfect in landscape modeNeed to adjust feet in slightly for portait mode, but it's OK, I use landscape most oftenHigh quality, exceeds my expectations.Folds up nice, easy to travel withStrong recommendation A+
If you're looking for a player to put all your music on, the Apple iPod+hp is a good MP3 player for people who are HP customers and want a good player that is compatible for the PC. The Apple iPod is one of the best MP3 players to date. HP and Apple are just trying to get the iPod out to the PC market. I've had no problems so far with this iPod since I purchased it a few weeks ago. It has been working great and the sound is excellent. If you want to get the regular iPod that's fine, but the one from HP is just as good.
Before you resist buying this for it's lack of connectivity for installing, consider flash drives, also known as jump drives. These miniscule drives plug directly into a computer's USB port, and act as a sort of hyper-floppy. If you own another computere and are considering this one, you can simply load anything onto a flash drive from your desk or laptop and then plug it into the Tablet. Even if just installing software is not enough to warrant the cost of a flash/jumpdrive, consider that these drives make file transfers a breeze, and you can store &quot;sensitive&quot; or vital files on the jump/flah drive and keep it in your pocket, thus eliminating the possibility that anyone using your tablet gets access to any files you care to place on the jump/flash drive.
E Machine Laptop heats up and shuts off and the monitor flickers. I have sent it back three times and today is the fourth time, as it continues to shut off and flickers. I have it for less than a year, and I cannot get my money back. I have written the Attorney General at their Irvine, California headquarters to try to get my money back. Let's hope that works. Ed in Philadelphia
I wanted a tripod easier to travel with than my Manfrotto. The 7100 packs up nice and is very good quality. The three-way head lets me get all the angles I want. On this particular one the quick release head is a little awkward but seems to get better with use. The problem is probably not as noticable with an SLR but I am using a very small digital camera with this tripod.
These are great. There is no reason to waste $40 or $50 just to get a popular name brand.
It's really unpleasant to find so much dust and fingerprints on a supposedly brand new rather expensive filter
This does accommodate a Canon s5 is but nothing more. This is what I was looking for, just protection for the camera. The strap can be tucked in by the lens or keep it external for shoulder or around the neck. The s5 needs the lens facing the back of the case but will fit. Again if your goal is to protect the camera this is a good solution. If you need to carry more get a different bag.
I painstakingly compared this to the similar Nikon 8x42 roof prism binoculars and decided this is every bit as good for much less money. The lenses you hold up to your eyes are so much larger and brighter than other binoculars I've used. I'm really happy with these.
I've had this camera now for over a year and it is awesome. First of all to the people complaining about the battery life, you must have a faulty unit because my batteries last forever. I am always taking pictures and very rarely have to change batteries. I spent 4 days in Vegas and the Grand Canyon last year and took over 600 pictures and never even had to replace the batteries and that was also with constantly looking at the pictures on the screen and downloading them to my laptop without using a power adaptor. The pictures I have taken are awesome but you need to take the time to learn the camera options. For example you need to learn when to use the flash or change the shutter speed to get good shots. Its not complicated but most people don't bother to do this and then complain about poor pictures. Its your own fault. I even had a professional photographist complement pictures I have taken with this camera. The zoom is awesome. I have taken pictures of things over 1500 feet away and they look crystal clear. If you take your time and learn to use the many features of the camera you will be extremely happy with the results.
I just bought this camera and I love it!Plus all the features already mentioned, there is something else people should know: The WEBCAM feature on this camera. When you switch the camera to PC-Mode on the setup menu, you obtain an excelent and very handy high resolution Webcam wich you can use for VideoConferencing with your friends and family. It works with most of videoconference softwares,like Yahoo, MSM messenger, NETmeeting and many more. As soon as you plug your camera in PC-Mode to your computer, it will detect it as a WebCam device. Try it, you will love it!
Everyone knows this lens. It's absolutely sharp and it's great to have the DOF control of a high speed lens.It's a bit soft at the edges on a full frame when wide open, which is fine. I don't think many people consider this to be a landscape lens.The bokeh around the edges has a very distinct look. It's a personal preference thing. Sometimes I love it and sometimes I don't. Just something to be aware of. If I'm shooting wide open from more than 15 feet away from my subject with this lens, the bokeh around the edges is maybe a bit edgy or harsh. It makes for a cool effect in some scenarios and in others it is a bit annoying.Here's an example where I like it:(...)Here's an example of where the bokeh annoys me a bit:(...)Still I love this lens. For the price it definitely gets 5 stars. It's my only full-frame lens. I had money for one lens and this was it. Incredibly useful for almost anything.
Works great especially if you have the right holder. Mine did not come with the holder for my specific IPOD but I called Griffin and they sent it to me free of charge. They first mentioned a 99 cent fee for shipping but then they asked where I bought it and then they waived the fee. Great product!!
When buying these speakers I wasn't expecting all too much due to cost and cough cough location of production cough cough. But to my surprise, when tuned properly, they sounded amazingly good. I can't complain especially because I'm on budget. These speakers are a great buy for those who are looking for a decent set of 3-ways that perform quite well for the price.
Received feedback that the original review was unhelpful, so adding a bit more detail.The main issue: Even after going over the same area repeatedly, the results are unsatisfactory. Skin feels irritated, but not smooth.Construction seems flimsy, but I did not keep the product long enough to know if it would soon break. Still, the reason for returning the product was the issue mentioned above.Note: Seller, FrozenLemon, handled return/refund promptly. Unfortunately I was unable to add this on the Seller's site, so want to say something here. Though this product did not work out, I would definitely order from this seller again.
I have alot of regular USB cables, but with these you can color coordinate your inputs and outputs. Save alot of time tracing cables, these help alot.
This was my first experience setting up a wireless network or any network for that matter. I bought this adapter along with the Belkin Router from walmart. The instructions on the software was easy to follow, considering my router's user manual was missing. I've read the horror stories from other reviews, but I haven't experienced any problems with this adapter. I guess it is easier to use this adapter with a belkin router. It also might be because i am using this adapter on a desktop.Also, the belkin wireless monitor software was a bit confusing, because i was unfamiliar with the terms. I found it easier to get on the network by enabling Windows Zero Configuration (WZC) on the software. The belkin tech support wasnt much of a help, i ended up figuring it out myself.
Aplle has lost both battle and the war to Linux and Windows!
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.
I received the battery very well and fast, but it did not work, I put it on the charger and did not hold the load, just does not work. The problem is that I lost the receipt so it can be returned to the supplier.
I bought this item to hook a dvd player up to an older tv in a spare bedroom. I picked this one due to price and I trust the name Belkin. Boy did they let me down this time.The picture quality and sound are horrid. Ive tried just about everything, using different cables, different tvs and dvd players, but the picture has moving diagonal lines going through it and sometimes static. The sound is the sound from the dvd and static combined, about 50/50.Avoid this one at all costs, guess I got what I paid for.
Bought one.Returned - unacceptable (many missed keystrokes)Bought a second one.Returned - unacceptable (top row of keyboard goes dead intermittently)Tried a third one in a bricks-and-mortar store.Did not buy - unacceptable (many missed keystrokes)The weird thing is, I bought one about three years ago and it was great. I used it until I wore it out. I could touch type at top speed with it. But I guess there is no suitable replacement- - I've had to go to a hard plastic keyboard instead. My point here is that it's not like I need to "learn how to use the device" or "there is a hardware incompatibility". The old one worked. Three new ones failed.Oh. Yeah. The mfr bitterly reports that CompUSA ripped off his idea and built their own. Maybe they did a better job . . .
Great product. However, the mount base is not detachable from the rest of the mount which makes it a bit difficult to install
This a good Player, Good Song & beautiful player. Buy it now
So far, so good...I'm impressed with the optics...easy to use and focus.Actually, purchased these binoculars for a Cruise/Tour of Alaska scheduled for later this summer...will re-visit site after the trip andgive a more complete review!!!
Fit is excellent for a 14.1 screen laptop, just zips up without any stretching. The neoprene is quite heavy for nice protection. I like the strap on one end for pulling it out of my backpack without squeezing the screen. It has enough depth to accomodate the expanded 12 cell battery on my HP laptop. Very nice product, not too big, like most slipcases that also fit the 15" laptops.
TiVo will change the way you watch T.V. forever! After having the receiver and service for just one week I realize I will never go back! The only flaw, and the reason for only 4 stars, is to get the most out of TiVo you really need to get the DirecTV DVR with TiVo. Anyone who doesn't have DirecTV and wants a DVR needs to go ahead and get DirecTV. The benefits are well worth it!With your standard TiVo box, or a TiVo box with Dish Network or any cable provider, you can only record one show while you watch that show. You cannot watch two shows at once. Only with DirecTV can you record two shows at once and watch something you've recorded in the past. Trust me, the benefits are well worth it!If recording two shows at once is not an issue for you, buying any TiVo recorder will be the best investment for your television watching you've made so far!All of the information I provided about comparisons between DirecTV and other cable/DSS providers can be verified at TiVo's web site.
Plugged in the card. Screwed in the Screw. Plugged in the cable. Works great! The price was right! What else need be said! :)
I have been using this for over a year and I don't close my MacBook without it! My first MacBook eventually got marks left on the screen from rubbing on the keyboard. This product prevents this and is useful in cleaning the screen. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with a MacBook.
Buy online code for users outside the U.S. is better, easier, cheaper, more reliable. I recommend for users outside the U.S. who have accounts in U.S. xbox live.
I bought this router when my roommate moved out--it gives me range throughout my entire house and even through most of my yard. I rate it A+++++, especially for the LOW LOW PRICE!
Nice unit, works well. Software installation is not as easy as it should be, especially if you have previous Canon drivers installed on your system. The scanner works slowly and the light remains on for a period of time after use. No mention of this was made in the manual and for awhile I thought it was a malfunction. The copy feature works nicely.Solange
With the plethora of digital cameras available on the market, making a selection can be a daunting task. They come in all shapes and sizes, with an assortment of different features, and various types of memory media and associated software. For the thoughtful consumer, the whole task can become an exercise in information overload.Traditional photography is a hobby of mine, and I own several 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) type cameras, and a couple of point and shoots. My intention is to purchase a pro level digital SLR, when the prices come down a bit. In the meantime, I was looking for an inexpensive digital point and shoot.My main consideration was price, and I wanted the most camera I could get for around $200. It seemed that a 2 megapixel camera would be the most I could afford. Reading numerous reviews, I quickly became overloaded with data, and bounced around between several brands and models before finally choosing the Fuji 2600Z. This solid entry level, digital point and shoot camera has a 3X optical zoom lens, which provides performance, equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in a regular film camera. Autofocus is crisp, and Image quality is excellent throughout the focal range.The camera has very basic features. The flash mode has five options, auto flash, forced flash, suppressed flash, red-eye reduction and slow synchro flash (for night shooting). For most indoor applications, using flash is typically recommended, and unit has so far produced excellent results indoors when flash is used. There is a macro mode, which also produces great images. Range is listed as from 4 to 30 inches from the lens. In timer mode, the camera operates after the standard 10 second delay. All options are accessed via the menu, which is displayed on the rear 1.8" LCD screen. Other options include image quality (image file size), power save option, and setting the date and time. The LCD like those for most digital cameras, is difficult to see in bright daylight, so changing settings can be difficult in that situation.The 2600Z has three modes, "still image" (camera), "playback" (image display and video playback), and "movie" mode. These are pretty self-explanatory. In movie mode, the camera will capture up to 20 seconds of video. In playback mode, you may watch your video, or view the images retained in the camera's memory. Still images can be viewed either one by one, full screen, or up to a maximum of nine mini images at once, on a three by three array on the LCD. Even at the reduced size, images are easily recognizable, and the colors are true. When in full screen viewing mode, you can also zoom in, and then pan the image. Unwanted images can of course be erased.That is about it for the features. The camera comes with a 16MB smart media card, two 1700mAh AA size NiMH batteries and a charger, special USB cord, strap, and a CD with software for downloading images from the camera. The software takes a while to install, but if all goes well, then your camera will download your images very quickly. You will probably want a larger size card, but 16MB is not bad for a starter, and will hold about 45 medium quality images. Supposedly the camera will accept cards up to a maximum of 128MB. The rechargeable batteries, are a nice addition to the package, and the battery life of the NiMH's has been very good so far. There is also abundant documentation for both the camera, and software provided with the product.As this is the first digital I've owned, I don't have a lot to compare it to. I have been using it for only around three weeks, but so far I have no major complaints, and have been pleasantly surprised at the image quality. It does what I need, and is so simple to operate. Most users should have no major problems. Within the limitations of its design, the camera delivers on all counts, and provides value for the money, that equals or surpasses most other cameras in its class. The camera is a bit thicker than some other models, so pick one up and handle it to see if it feels comfortable in your hands. Because of its thickness, the camera may not slide smoothly into some tight pockets.This model has been on the market for a while, and may become available at bargain prices as it is phased out. If you're not seeking the newest model, and want a basic point and shoot, at a reasonable price, my recommendation would be to wait for a sale and pick one up. Then go and have some fun, taking photos you never dreamed of taking before.
Short life span and very sensible controls than can be fixed easily reflashing the unit. No mayor complains.
Great choice for everyday use: protects your lens from scratches and almost doesn't impact the image colors
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.
These cables cost a fraction of some other ones I purchased in the past but the picture quality is as good as the expensive ones.
Equipo compatible con Bluetooth, gran diseno, compacto, red incluida, lamentablemente no funcionaron las entradas de audio, asi que tuve que comprar un juego de parlantes adicionales, pero fuera de eso Gran Equipo.
I've been using this camera for two weeks and I am impressed. It is a good choice for those who has no experience in digital photography, or have some. Quality of the pictures is really good. However, you MUST get a larger memory card and rechargeable batteries. Otherwise, you'll feel frustrated.
Haven't had the opportunity to try Mailbug just yet. I purchased Mailstation by Earthlink this Christmas and have yet to receive any technical support. Don't buy it! Very poor service and knowlege of the product once you do get a &quot;real&quot; person on the line. I'm switching to Mailbug asap.
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.
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.
The USB 100 MB ZIP Drive worked perfectly as soon as I had plugged into a spare port. Now I can see my old photos.Iomega Zip 100 Portable USB Drive (PC/Mac)
I bought a refurb 1GB Hannspree netbook, and while it was certainly adequate for all uses, it was a tad on the slow side. Once the 90 day warranty for refurbs was up (although Hannspree said a memory upgrade would not invalidate their warranty, but my warranty was from the refurb company) I ordered this 2GB module. It arrived yesterday, and I installed it with the help of my glasses and a magnifying glass. Figuring out the removal of the old memory card and the using the retainer clip was easy. OK, so it was time to fire it up! And fire up it did. The booting time was cut roughly in half. Programs open instantly. It's like lightening striking your desk. I removed the 4GB SD card I had been using with Windows Turbo / cache, as that didn't seem to do much in the way of adding speed, and I gave that card back to my camera. For some reason - probably price? - I have always used Kingston memory boards when enlarging my computer's memory. Always top quality, always perfect condition, always works. Great product for netbooks that use DDR2 667 MGz - PC 5300 . Awesome, baby!!
I purchased the camera for my daughter's birthday. Boy is she happy! We live 700 miles apart and now I can look forward to plenty of pictures of my granddaughter. And the camera was pink, her favorite color. I am pleased with this product due to the ease of learning how to make great pictures with it within minutes.
I bought this exact radio three months ago. A few days after the 90 day warranty expired it started going off several times during the night and day. Siren and the red light with message "Radio Reception Error". Noone had an answer for me. Guess I'll pitch it in the trash and buy one from Radio Shack.
Great case, soft but hard enough to offer good protection. Just the right size and shape. However I bought an external mic, the ATR25, and it fits in the case but I have to detach it from the camera first. Highly recommend.
No problems with this divx player. Plays everything I have and the usb port is AWESOME!! This is the third one I've bought for friends. I will soon buy myself another, since I keep giving them as gifts. I love divx/xvid. Recommend for anyone wanting full divx playability but can't afford the Oppo brand. It doesn't play DVD DL but that's ok since the disks are still not cost effective per MB when compared to DVD5s. Great player nonetheless.
the bass and the sound is amazing, BUT ONLY IF you push them against your head the entire time... wearing them the normal way, the sound just hurts my ears :( not a good product... i couldn't even use them and just ended up throwing them into the trash... what a waste of money. ~totally UNhappy.
Fabulous camera for all 5 months that it worked. Now it turns on but the shutter button does not work. Olympus wants $125. to look at it and probably replace it with a refurb.
this ink is great its the only kind of ink I can in my cannon cause a off breed of ink will mess up a Cannon Printer
These sights are totally awesome. Expensive=yes, but totally worth it. must be installed by a gunsmith unless you have a sight press and special tools. They always glow... ALWAYS!
This mouse is awesome! it is quick to install and easy to use.Very cheap also.This mouse is good for gaming as well as biz needs, and plugs into the USB port very easily.
Diamondback Game Mouse Plasma is probably the most responsive mouse I have ever used. Extemely fast and accurate. However, this is our second one. The first one had the cable detach at the USB connector under minor stress.I have had other mice that were subjected to similar incidents (and more severe) without giving out. This is a great mouse and I would recommend it.However,it needs to be handled with a bit more care than the average mouse.
Excellent product, no complains, good price, works perfectly, long enough, just what i needed. I'm so happy I got this. I'll buy again from this seller. Thanks.
I'm was sick of weak signals and shaky sound from AM and FM. Sick and tired of going through areas and missing talk radio content (sports especially) because of static on AM. Don't even get me started on the 35 mins of commercials during a 1 hour talk show.I have been considering Satellite radio for quite some time. I decided on Sirius because the sound quality is great, sounds better than anything I've ever heard over FM or AM and I live in market that has "high def" radio stations...they don't come anywhere close. I also enjoy talk radio (sports and news) and there are so many option on Sirius...and, again, I used to get totally unreliable AM broadcasts...now I can hear crystal clear talk on any subject I'm in the mood for! Since I'm a sports nut, I chose this model because it has the ability to pause a broadcast much like Tivo.... a major plus for when the cell phone rings or kids are crying... no missed scores or plays! Did I mention Sirius offers all NFL games for FREE!!! You can play any game live ...and I love the ability to listen to NFL talk on the NFL talk stations...Many great coaches and former players have shows and each one is interesting. And I'm no longer stuck listening to the local AM guys (such as Mike and Mad Dog) talk baseball when I'm in the mood for football ...even on a Wednesday! Even during offseason! I could go on and on...mostly commercial free music and sports... traffic reports...Howard Stern coming...great sound... so many pros, almost no cons. The cons are straightforward... you need to pay for a subscription, but to me, my time is money and I'm simply SICK of FM and AM advertising...I want to listen to what I want when I'm ready and not have the annoucers race to commercials.Other notes: the features of this model are really cool: push the memo button to save a song title your hearing and the radio will notity you the next time it comes on...even if it's on another station. Its a cool way to make sure you hear your favorite songs. Again, the pause, rewind, and fast forward features are great and work perfectly. Broadcasting to your FM radio works flawlessly and allows you to put the radio anywhere you'd like in the car.As I use it more, I'll update this review. But, so far, I say BUY IT...it's amazing! Enjoy!
super low price compared to in stores and other listings on amazon. not sure if the sound problem we are having is because of our laptop or the cable so thats why i gave some 4 stars. but overall, would buy from again.
Tried to turn it on this morning, and it make repeated whirring sounds as if it can't spin up. Not a good backup solution, very disappointed.
I bought these headphones to replace a pair that were stolen that are simalar to these. When i bought them I was dissapointed with the quality. The sound was not pleasant. If I could get them to stay on they were really tight and they gave me a headache and made my ears sore. If zero stars were available to rate these, I would select it.
This cable is apparently unable to deliver a video signal (of any kind) between a Toshiba upconverting DVD player and HDTV.
Set-up is straight forward and simple. I hooked up five computers via wireless and ethernet in my home. Now if they would only invent longer lasting ink cartridges.
Featuring a 3 cd changer, this sistem will fit just perfect in that shelf. Nice stereo sound and amazing grafics will keep you listening for hours. Plug your nintendo in, and you'll have a huge digital sound. Dual casete player is very useful also.The black color gives it a modern-clasic look. And it has an easy to use remote.
I read a few of the reviews before I purchased this model, some good, most bad. I had a few reservations about the item myself @ first, and initially rated it only a 3. But after using it alot locally, and then travelling South with it, I find nothing wrong, with this GPS, or the software. I recently travelled to a town called Littleton, NC, where only about 700 people live according to the 2000 US Census. All of the local roads, where there. If a small town like that has that kind of detail, then the software is pretty good. BTW, did I mention I live in NYC, and downloaded most of the city to my Palm. All of the local streets appear. Inferior software would not be so detailed. There are other Software compatible with this unit, and I will eventually try, but for now, this works for me!
The ultrasonic part must refer to the part where it so silently at some time when least expected, slips quietly quietly away.Photographers know that no matter what we do, we can only rent a lens cap. It is never a lifetime commitment. They come and go, unknown, like the geese.Good to have a back up. DO not feel you are disloyal to your lens cap in keeping a back up. IN fact it is the lens cap which is first disloyal unto you.Ultrasonic? Disappears quietlyas far as disks go, I would prefer a singingPro Classic Frisbee-w/U-Flexor a hummingDiscraft 175g Glow Psycho Ultra-Star Ultimate Disc, which at least I can hear as they fly off, and tell me where they go.This ultrasonic stuff I cannot follow, but like Leatherstockings in the night, creeps away silently on cat's paws.Who needs a lens cap anyway, all the clumsy fumbling to remove it for that quick and instant and unrepeatable image, and then the fumbling to replace it, only to find it mysteriously gone . . .lens caps, fly by nighters, we only rent them, we do not keep them forever . . .better get two
I bought this case for my new Canon A640 camera. I wanted a case that would offer protection, yet was compact enough that I could carry the camera in my purse. After all, I have a brand new camera, and I'm taking it with me everywhere. The case is a snug fit, exactly what I wanted. I'm only giving it 4 stars because there is a pouch for extra batteries, but if you put batteries in there, you'll never get the case shut. There is no wrist strap, but I just leave the camera wrist strap hang out. There is also a belt loop on the back.
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.
No indicator to tell you when the batteries are done charging. They give you a chart and you have to figure out how many hours to keep it plugged in based on a value printed on the batteries.Batteries where slightly bigger in diameter than a standard battery. I have a cordless screw driver that is a tight fit for batteries. These batteries wouldn't fit in it at all.
Good quality binoculars for the price. They give very sharp images when bird watching or stargazing. I have a pair of 15x70's and these smaller ones put it to shame. The field of view is generous considering the 10x magnification and the distortion around the edges isn't even noticeable unless you deliberately look for it.I used to use the 15x70's for watching raptors in flight but since these are lighter and give better views the 15x70's are just collecting dust.
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.
This is a really great item for the price we paid. Actually, I happened to catch this when the price was $38 + shipping...with the regular price at $149. Once I received it, which was very quickly, it sounded so good, that I wanted to buy one of my other kids one, and when I got back on amazon, the price was up to $98...so I waited. It went down to $41 + shipping....quite the steal. Good sound for a bedroom!...and for travel! Love it. Very happy. Quality better than what I paid for! (My daughter had the older version (and bigger)than this, so I believe Altec Lansing puts out some decent products.). Now I have 3 Altec Lansing products and am pleased with all of them!
I bought these to save my wedding photos on and they are great. They work great and knowing that my memories are safe and secure made them worth twice what I paid!Great idea and I am looking forward to backing up all my music on these little gems.
I've had my scanner for almost 3 years now, and have not had one problem since I installed it.And I have put it through quite a bit of use through the time i've had it.Its a very good unit for the price I paid.
Plug in and go. Has the external power supply just incase you need that extra juice for your USB device.
I hesitated to spend $100+ on a trackball, but I've had no regrets since I've been using it. It is worth every cent.I don't use the 6 "quick buttons" on the top of it, nor the scroll button, since they are hard to reach, but the four basic buttons and the smooth and heavy roll of the trackball are indispensable.I especially like the tactile "click" that each of the four main buttons give when they are pressed. This is a minor point, but it makes using the trackball feel solid instead of mushy.I didn't like the blue plastic ball that came with it, so I dropped a billiard ball in and it is perfect. Very smooth, very heavy, very precise. (This is via USB on Mac OS X.)
I bought this player after having a bad experience with the similarly priced JVC XV-N40BK player. The JVC had audio and visual problems so I returned it. So far the Zenith player has worked out perfectly. I'm using it with an RF modulator and I've had no problems whatsoever. The sound and picture are fine. I've watched Disney and other store-bought DVDs and I'm satisfied with the performance. I haven't tried burned DVDs yet so I wasn't comfortable giving it 5 stars. But for $70, I'm perfectly happy with this player.
These speakers sound great! Plus, they have the option for bi wiring and bi amping. Though to be honest, even though that feature helped me click "buy", I'm pretty sure I'd be happy without it. You see, the speakers will sound different depending on which set of posts you choose to wire (if you opt not to bi wire). The sound is not better when wired to the tweeter posts versus the woofer posts, but the equalization will be different. And I guess the amount of time I spent wondering which to use (since I ultimately chose NOT to bi wire) felt like a waste of time. I would've rather just had the one option since the choice didn't end up being something that made the overall experience better. If you're curious, I single wired to the woofer posts.That said, both music and movies sound naturally beautiful through these. Be aware that it may take a while for your tweeter cones to loosen up. One of mine sounded a little distant at first, which kind of scared me, but after less than an hour of warm up, it was up to speed.Also note that these are pretty big for bookshelf speakers (as is thePolk Audio Monitor Series CS1 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black)center channel I paired with it). I had to use a set ofPinpoint AM-40B Side Clamping Bookshelf Speaker Wall Mount (Pair)to safely get them off the floor in my family room. If you mount the speaker with the keyhole bracket on back, your bass port will fire directly into your wall. So, those pinpoints solved that problem, too.The speaker box is fake wood grain and ugly, thankfully the black paint is matte and will blend in fairly well. The grill is a sleeker feature, but still not as stylish as others. Ultimately the performance of the speakers all but makes up for it. That, combined with the poor mounting bracket makes this a four-star rating.If you're willing to work a little to get these clunkers integrated into your entertainment room, I'm sure you'll be pleased!
This FM Trasmitter is not satisfactory. The volume is not of high quality and not loud enough. I already had the Port Authority 2 FM Transmitter. That is far better than this product.Remote is also useless.It might be useful if you play USB. Haven't tried that though.Very dissapointed.
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.
Well, everything is relative and headphones (and speakers) are very subjective items, but I was pretty disappointed after getting these for use with my iPod. First off, as someone else mentioned, your ears get really hot when wearing these. I think that it's partly because it seems to squeeze your head a bit.Soundwise: for $30 it's in some ways better than, say, the iPod earbuds, however I found the bass so muddy and so distorted, that it's tough to listen to these things. For some music (say techno), it might be fine. For music with bass guitar, I found that the bass was often just a big mush.Also, I should qualify all of this by saying that I often use a $300 pair of Sennheiser HD-600's. So I may have been ruined by good sound, but I find the iPod earbuds listenable and not these headphones.I'm hoping that you can do better for under $50, but I'm not sure where.
(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.
Good for people with a big head (like me, size 8 1/2) but others in my family could wear it too. Comfy. Good sound, for listening to TV. Good buy for the price, but it lasted maybe 6 months before falling apart (one headphone fell off.) We used it almost daily. We'd wrap the long cord around the headphones, to store it, when we weren't using it -- maybe wrapping too tightly, but... Anyway, I bought another, for my office, and I just treat it with care.
Super-high resolution, surround-sound speaker quality! Fun, easy-to-use screen display controls. No-frills installation.The JBL Platinum speakers deliver syphonic music as if you're in the orchestra hall. And the built-in microphones make PC-phone and PC-PC live voice chat communications a simple reality.
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.
I got this stereo for Christmas and I absolutely love it. The sound quality is awesome, and the bass response is great (it has a definite thump, but it doesn't rattle everything in the house). The system is also very aesthetically appealing, and the metal trim on the front is sexy. The remote is definitely good, much better than comparable models from other brands (cough...Sony...cough) although the buttons are all the same shape and size. It has all the operations that are on the system itself, plus some, (well, excluding disc eject, but I'm not complaining). The overall package would be a steal even at twice the price.
This didn't work. The picture kept going in and out (I tried using multiple player devices and various dvd's and streaming websites). I returned this and picked up a decent cable at the store that works perfectly.
I used one of these for a year, and basically it was left in power mode 24-7. Replaced with same, and the new one "lasted" one month. Replaced that with new "D-Link 2504B ADSL2/2 Modem-Router" for ethernet. It worked, but then developed issues. Trouble shooting of both units as much as I knew how, I discovered that resetting to default setup, and or issues with Windows, generated superfluous WAN interfaces-connections. This seems to turn off the green Internet LED, and may have some effect on the desired operations. So, to correct, I go to the modem Home tab..WAN button (opens the ATM PVC Configuration Screen)...and remove any unwanted WAN connections (click remove box, then remove button). So far, I've salvaged two units that I thought were not going to work possibly because of that one issue. It just requires some understanding of the D-Link, Windows, Service Provider system. I've decided I will buy this brand, again.
We bought this with the idea that it would provide sustainable power for the amp to the subs. It has done a wonderful job. we don't notice any degradation is sound when stoped or at 55 mph. this capacitor does what it said it would do.
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 thing is compact and effective, as well as very sturdy. This tripod does the trick for my amateur photography purposes. Plus it's affordable!Highly recommended.
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 use this cloth to clean my eyeglasses ever since I needed new lenses that are quite strong; using a soft cloth always left a type of residue that made it look as if my lenses had fogged up! The cloth is indeed washable many times over; it doesn't fall to pieces in the wash; and I really like that I can use this same cloth to clean my LCD monitor and my digital camera lens. Amazingly enough, there's no need for this cloth to be moistened before you use it--it really does the job as it is, dry and with a gentle swipe across the surface that you wish to clean.My only caveat is that when you use this to clean anything you might want to first blow or gently brush off heavier particles of dirt or dust. That way you avoid making any marks on the lens after you use this cloth to clean something. Another reviewer notes that if you have a water spot you may need to apply a little bit of cleaner before using this cloth.I recommend this product.
I know this product has received mixed reviews. All I can say is it works for me.1) I drive a Honda, the radio is set up in 0.2mhz increments. If I can find a dead station, anyone can.2) Max the volume on your player3) Cigarette lighter adapter works well.I have used around town and on long trips (5-8 hours). The only thing you need to be aware of is having to hunt for a new station as you drive X distance.Sound quality can be controlled by the player, as the transmitter uses the headphone jack.If your going to bass boost the player, set the radio to flat until you hear what it sounds like.I use mine with a Creative Zen Vision:M. Does the job, and does it for a reasonable price.
I read the negative reviews on this bridge, but bought it anyway, thinking that my years of experience with home networking and with Linksys products would pull me through. Wrong, wrong, WRONG! After two long hours of resetting IP addresses, rebooting my computer, resetting the wireless defaults, etc., etc., I gave up and got a return label from good ol' Amazon. Next day, impatient, I browsed the shelves at B**t B*y for something similar and picked up a "Buffalo Wireless-G MIMO Performance Ethernet Converter." Five minutes of setup was all it took to have my HP network printer/scanner up and running as a wireless unit! Linksys dropped the ball big time this one.
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 Have problem with this order, I dont recive Yet, What happendThank you.Abel Berrios
I had taken lots of shots. The pictures are very good.
Net/net:1) GREAT! for web surfing, managing/editing multi-media (especially stills/videos of the kids), and MS-office apps2) Good to okay for gamers (Half-life does well, but Doom 3 and Everquest 2 can get bogged down)3) This is my 9th machine for home use (9 desktops; 2 laptops) and my 2nd Sony. Based upon experiences with previous purchases and manufacturers, after owning this laptop for three days now (but already well in excess of 20 hours of usage) I would whole-heartedly recommend this to family and friends. The following are the pros and cons...Pros...+ Super simple set-up -- took me less than half an hour to open the box, configure the system, and establish an internet connection through my home-based, WEP enabled 802.11g wireless network+ Stunning graphics display (1200 X 800 resolution is awesome!)+ Lightening fast handling of MS office applications (a 60 day trial version of MS office -- Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint is pre-loaded)+ Fit and finish are BMW-like (i.e., high speed, low drag)+ Extremely nice touch for Sony to have preloaded a decent anti-spyware application (SpySubtract)and Norton Security (3 month trial version)+ A couple reviewers have maligned the 128 MB Intel graphics card, but using an idependent test site (pcpitstop.com), the graphics card received extremely high marks+ Over-all configuration/performance are similar to machines costing several hundred more (somewhat unusal for a premium brand like Sony)+ Keyboard action is sweeeet -- so is the big and fat 100GB hard drive (can't ever imagine having the content to fill it up!)+ Comsumer's Union (publisher of Consumer Reports) continually gives Sony high marks for build qualityCons...+ Sony's knucklheaded bean-counters decided to save money by equipping the machine with a 7 foot power cord -- I have never (and I mean never ever) seen a machine in this price tier come with such a short powercord (my Dell that I use for work came with a 12 foot powercord); I now have to make a 2nd trip to the store to rectify this albiet small, but nevertheless disappointing shortcoming+ I am surprised that the built in speakers are just this side of acceptable (that's okay as I live for searching Amazon for fun peripherals!)+ I am also somewhat surprised that there are so few hot (a.k.a. quick connect) buttons for multi-media and internet apps (just two!) -- many other machines come with half a dozen or more+ Would like to see more free software preloaded (this seems to be an issue with most of Sony's machines: laptop and desktop; high end and low end)+ Touch pad takes a little getting used to (not quite sensitive enough at the default setting)Hope this helped with your search for a new machine!
The quality is not comparable with other cable which i had used before...Just give it a try....
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 have not had any problems with this modem. I really love when I don't have to pay Comcast any more money to rent their modem especially when they try to charge customers more every year on a their products and services.
This little dock cable is perfect. The base is weighted down so it doesn't flop around like others I have seen. The 5' cable allows me to connect it to the mid tower and place the dock near my monitor.I would highly recommend this dock.
Two negative reviews of this product (by &quot;Greg from Avon&quot; and &quot;Red Byer&quot;) strike me as unfair because either (or both) misinformed about the features of Replay TV recorders or their primary purpose.Hard disk video recorders are primarily intended to be short- to medium-term storage devices for time-shifting of shows and for enhancing the viewing experience through convenience feature such as pausing, rewinding and freezing &quot;live&quot; shows. Added features such as automatic commercial skip during replay and instant 7-second backwards jumps also greatly improve the viewing experience for recorded shows in comparison with what you get from a VCR.Replay TV 5160 offers tremendous flexibility in those departments, if you care to read the manual and use the host of options available for selecting material for recording, deciding what should have priority if there is a timing conflict, deciding how many episodes of a show should be retained, as well as organizing and managing recorded content. In addition, easy networkability of several units does make it possible to use Replay TV recorders as long-term storage devices if so desired.To counter a few of the complaints of negative reviewers:1. Automatic commercial skipping (which works in about 80% of cases) is not a useless gimmick, but rather a great time-saver when you want to save a show to tape or DVD-R. With a Tivo, the only way to skip commercials is to manually trigger 30-second forward jumps.2. In several weeks of constant use, I never experienced freezing of the operating system. I had to call Tech Support once to confirm my cable box's IR code and got through very fast.3. The 7-second backwards jump feature is included with Replay TV 5000 series machine, and is not a Tivo exclusive.4. I don't know about Sonic Blue/Repaly TV being on the verge of bankruptcy. What I know is that their video recorders are in short supply, which seems to indicate healthy sales.A few words of caution: Replay TV (as well as other hard disk video recorders) is not for users who never read manuals and are barely able to use the most basic functions of a VCR. The buffering of video signals causes a significant delay when switching channels, so it is best to have a cable box or satellite receiver with dual tuners, allowing viewing one channel while recording another; such an arrangement gives you a choice between quick channel-surfing and viewing and/or recording wth the convenience features of the HD video recorder. Image quality is selectable, and the lowest setting is about par with standard VHS (without the video noise). However, the highest quality setting, reducing total recording capacity to some 50 hours, is best for serious viewing or archiving to DVD or S-VHS. Finally, the very shgort warranty period (90 days parts and loabor) suggests a lack of confidence from Sonic Blue in the long-term reliability of their products. Should do better than that.
Works great at sporting events I like how it is easy to focus and adjust if need be. Great brand
Everything was great until the right ear started shorting out after only a month of use at normal volume. That's all i have to tell you so you been warned!
It is perfectly fit in the MPV Van 2002 model. Very easy setup and easy handling as well. You need to make the whole bigger for USB cable to inset across. However, not a big deal to me. I would recommend it to others.
I got mine to work in about 30 min following S Huffs directions below (followed exactly). There was only one thing not mentioned that I had to do to get it to work. Once you get into the settings on the range extender to enable WEP and put in the key and passphrase, I had to turn WEP back on on my router before saving the settings on the range extender. Basically just put step 6 before you save settings in step 5, this is what worked for me at any rate.I've had it for about 4 months now and it has worked as advertised. I gave it 4 stars because set up was still kind of a pain.From S Huff: The tips that Anthony Taylor left helped me get it working... but I still had some issues. I've added onto his tips from his review below1-Disable WEP on your Router or AP2-Hold the auto-configuration button for 30 seconds(if everything goes well both lights on the expander will turn blue) and unplug while still holding button. Plug back in after 10-15 secs.3-open your Internet explorer browser and type 192.168.1.240 (default ip of expander), a window will pop up. leave the user name blank and put admin as a password (this is default password).4-make sure that the default gateway and subnet mask settings are identical with your Router or AP,change password on the expander if desired & save settings. (all settings should be correct due to auto configuration)5-Enable WEP on the expander, once again remember use same settings that you will be putting in your router or AP in step 6 -- aka same passphrase), save settings again.5.5 - As soon as you enable WEP on your expander - you will loose your connection to it as it's now setup for WEP and your router isn't - keep this in mind - drove me nuts.6-Go to your Router or Ap settings and enable WEP.7 - UNPLUG your expander for 10 to 15 seconds and plug it back in -- Bang you're DONE. Enjoy
Features are great, when it works. The router frequently drops connections and must be rebooted before anything will work again. D-Link forums are full of people with the same issue, but no fix has been forthcoming.
The S50 is a very solid camera, and its exterior styling shows. This is not a camera you see Asian girls in shiny tight mini's and high heel flip flops would carry on their wrists. It looks almost utilitarian, a no-nonsense type of imaging product. The best thing about the S50 is its picture quality. Unfortunately the flash is on the weak side, and the picture color spectrum is &quot;flat&quot; as is usual with Canon's cameras. I think the Minolta Dimage F300, also made in Japan, is a better choice: excellent picture quality (particulary for printouts), cheaper price, 2 AA batteries, stronger flash, and better styling - especially if you are an Asian girl in high heels.
I work in the digital video industry, so we're constantly filling up hard drives. I've been buying these cases since they came on the market (late 2003 or early 2004, I can't remember). The first revisions didn't have a power switch, or a vertical stand, but I still liked them for their good and simple design (easy to install the hard drive), their reliability, and most of all, their ability to handle drives larger than 128 GB. Since then, they added a power switch and they now include a vertical stand, which attaches to the side of the drive very well. There's no chance it's going to accidentally come off or let your drive fall over (like some others I've owned).Also, we only use Western Digital drives in these cases (160-300 GB). Installation is simple: just remove the master/slave jumper on the drive, screw in the 4 rubber bumper screws that come with the case, hook up the power and IDE cable, pop it in the case, put the cover on and install the two screws on the back. Then I hook it up to my Windows XP machine using FireWire (no need to install any drivers -- I love XP!), run diskmgmt.msc, initialize the disk, then format it. When it finishes, you can start filling it up!I don't know how this case could be any better, or how it could be any easier!
Item is not an actual Canon battery, be aware.
I have the Intuos2 at home, and use the new Intuos3 at work. I immediately sensed the additional levels of pressure sensitivity with the 3. It's easy to set up, but you have to be patient working your way through the dialog boxes. I'm not sure of the usefulness of the buttons on the tablet--I just continued using the command and control keys as usual on my keyboard. They may be useful for some, but I think they're awkward.Overall, a solid product, and an absolute must for anyone doing retouch in Photoshop or using a program like Corel Painter.
High quality leather with a belt loop keeps the camera safe and convenient. No room for accessories, but if what you need is a &quot;holster&quot; for your S200/230 - this is a nice case. Recommended.
works great and shipped fast ,only problem is the price of shipping , its expensive
Very comfortable, slim profile so it works nicely with both thinner as well as standard keyboards. It works well with the apple keyboards as well, whereas most palm supports are too thick for such a thin keyboard. It is nice looking and I like that it has an antibacterial cover, for whatever that means. This product should be used at the palm at the base of the hand, not at the wrist, as the product title would indicate.
The product does not function with Windows XP. Tried the connector with a Palm V and a laptop running XP. The palm device does not sync and when disconnected from the laptop the XP operating system crashes. You will find similar comments in other reviews. Went through the routine of downloading new drivers from Palm site. No help!The palm support site is of little use in correcting the problem. This product should be avoided unless you are looking to kill a few frustrating hours.
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.
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.
Very fast shipping and the device works very well, wish someone would make one of these that puts the control, well about 18-24 inches below the headphones it woul be much more Convenient than having to pull 3 ft of cord up to get to it. maby a short wipe cord to go be tween headphne and divice.
I own an HP Pavilion Slimline s7517c running Windows XP which I bought way back in 2006. The thing has been running reaaallllyyyyy slow now, it can't even run Firefox (without any add-ons) without freezing. I had to buy new computers last year because I can no longer put up with it. I still kept it though, because I'm too lazy to transfer my old files :). I still use iTunes a lot so that day when it crashed for the nth time, I gave in and decided to upgrade the hardware. I have absolutely no background in computers although I can run one pretty decently without the need for Geek Squad. First thing I did was go to Crucial's website and searched for the right memory for my PC. That was nice because I didn't think that my computer would be in the list since it's pretty old. I also went through some YouTube videos on how to open up my PC because I've never opened one up before. Installation was VERY EASY, which is saying something considering my experience with computers. Now this computer runs really smoothly I rarely have to use my newer one. :)
Couldn't get it to work on my laptop (with Windows Me), then on my work computer (Win 2000 pro), it worked on win 98SE, but crashed frequently. Waste of money. Gonna return it.
I love that I can easily hide in a drawer, the pile of remotes I once needed for my A/V gear. I also love the idea I can add control of a host of other non-A/V gear. But there are a few problems.Some of the buttons are not "single hand" operationally friendly. Your hand ends up contorting to try to activate some functions. Not a show stopper, but ergonomically not comfortable. The other problem is if you use one of the remotes that the Harmony 880 replaced, or you manually intervene in a function such as change the source on your receiver, then the Logitek unit is confused and you have to go through some extra menus to "explain" to the unit what happened and get things back on track. Again, not a show stopper, but can be confusing if you don't know what is going on.The price was good. The coupon I had made it an great bargain.
I ordered this camera without any lens. I had all the lenses from my Canon EOS IIe which is a full frame 35mm film camera. All of the information I have read stated my lenses were compatible with the new camera. Naturally the first thing I did when I received the camera was to try all my various lens and they worked perfectly. I am very happy with my new digital camera and the flexibility it allows me to shoot in various situations.Anyone want a good buy on a Canon EOS 35mm IIe in excellent condition?
very adjustable, but you have to have a flat hard surface to use it. it won't work on couches or your lap. :-)
First of all, I'm a total amateur. I got a deal on a Nikon D50 a few days before a three week trip to the Philippines and China. This is my first real camera and I needed a bag for it. Did a little research and decided on a Slingshot 100. I thought the 200 was bigger than I needed but that's all they had so I got the 200. NO REGRETS!The Slingshot quickly proved itself. It's tough enough and easily customizable. Obviously, being a beginner, I don't have a lot of gear but my Slingshot 200 was able to hold the following:- Nikon D50 with 28-80mm lens.- Nikkor 70-300mm lens.note: I was able to grab/put away the camera with either lens. Additionally, the bag securely held the lens for me while I did the switching. Rotated to the front of your body for quick-draw or quick change situations, the bag will even catch the lens covers (or lens) you dropped while fumbling.- Sony DSC-P72, held in the main compartment with the D50 within its unzipped case. Either camera is available for quick access.- two mini-tripods- two Sony Memory sticks, with plastic cases- 1 extra SD memory card, with case- Travelite tripod, in a nylon case, securely strapped to the outside.- Ipod 30g video, with headphones- Ipod Nano, with headphones- Ipod 9volt battery pack- notepad and pens- fullsize map- Mandarin phrasebook- Lonely Planet book- Zipper pouch containing important documents: flight tickets, passports, etc.- Simmons 12x25 binoculars, with case- wallet- cell phone- spare batteries- paperback novel- business cardsPros:- The sling design makes access to the camera very quick and easy. I was able to quickly grab either of my cameras and take that elusive photo.- I was able to attach my Sony camera to the outside of bag if I needed to make room on the inside for food or other small items. I'm amazed at what this bag can carry with some creative packing.- I like the way the compartments are changeable with velcro partitions.- The quick-release safety buckles work and keep the user from spilling the contents of the main compartment.- The all-weather nylon cover is compartmentalized and you never even know it's there, but when you need it, it's instantly available. Saved me once in the Philippine rainforest.- The sling is strong and the top carrying handle are strongly secured to the bag. I never felt my gear was too heavy for the stitching. I didn't use the auxiliary strap and its quickrelease buckle and liked the way it tucked inside its own little compartment.- When the bag is in front (accessing the camera) it's top-opening. When it's in the slung position, that opening is now on the side. This is harder for the pickpocket types who might steal your stuff by opening a zipper in a crowded subway, bus, etc. Also, the ease of transfering the slingshot to the front of one's body is helpful when in a high pickpocket environment and one might want to keep the bag in front.Cons:- No locks or secure fasteners for the zippers. I used a mini d-ring and was able to hold the three main zippers securely. Simple but effective.- Wish there were a mesh bag on the outside for water bottles or items to be stuffed in quickly without having to zip/unzip.Conclusion:My companions were surprised at how much gear I could comfortably haul and I was always quicker to the camera than they were. Worth the money and then some.A well-designed and rugged piece of gear. Super.
This was a gift to my daughter who works from home. She loves the mouse. She spends hours behind her lap top so the use of the mouse is a real plus.
I plug my computer / router into this unit. The original reason for buying this was to use this when powering the computer with a generator. It works well for that purpose and I see that it does correct the voltage when a heavy appliance (like a pump motor) kicks in when the generator is supplying the power. However, I also found that it was kicking in and helping correct the voltage when a window ac on the same circuit was being switched on -- even when we were running on regular power company electric supply. This happens during the first half a minute when heavy current is drawn by the ac unit during the initial power up phase. So, overall I am glad I got this -- hopefully, it will mean a longer life cycle for the computer. It has been in use for over a year now and so far it seems to be holding up well.
This review is not of the disc but of the poor way they are packaged. There is only shrink wrap around two sides. There were a number of damaged cases. I did not even have to remove the shrink wrap to see the damaged ones. I should have listened to reviews that noted breakage. I do not think there is anything Amazon could have done. The reason is I have since purchased several 25pks from Office Depot and 3 out of 4 pks had the same problem. I returned them unopened to Amazon. Office Depot replaced them. I have to say the cases themselves are of great quality. Bottom line cases 5 stars packaging 1 star.
First of all, my transaction with the seller was fantastic. The cable was cheap for a reason and I should have bought a more expensive one. The end pulled completely out and the cable was useless. All I did was tilt the TV forward and the end pulled out. The cable would be great if you have clear access to the tv.
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.
My husband and I purchased this camera and used it at a science-fiction convention recently. The multiple modes were difficult to figure out on the fly. We also had many pictures that were blurry. We figured out that the blurs were caused by pressing the button to take the picture. So, we purchased a monopod, and set the camera to take three pictures at once. After that, the pictures turned out FANTASTIC! From our seats toward the back, we were able to zoom in on the action up front. My advice would be to take several practice photos before you use it for "real".
First of all let me say I don't work in a studio but have tried many pairs of headphones but these are my favorites. I've had the same pair of Sony MDRV600s for over 3 years and loved them but was always interested in owning a professional model of headphones.After listening to the 7506 I've come to realize how much better they are for accurate sound and they give me a more enjoyable listening experience compared to the Sony MDRV600s . First of all the vocals and treble are much more noticable and clear. The bass really sounds deep and they feel great.Nice and snug without being too loose or too tight.One of the best things about them is they are much more evenly toned than most other headphones especially in this price range.Maybe it's the fact that I've gotten used to the quality and clarity in the sound but I feel like the more I use them the better they sound.The bass sounds deeper now than it did when I first got them and listened to them and the treble sound is even more amazing especially given the fact I don't use an equalizer.Also,like so many people have already said the 7506s give off great volume without being painful to the ears.If you live in a busy neighborhood like I do you would appreciate how much unwanted noise is cut down when you listen to these headphones.They are great for music, movies,tv and video games. They are true classic studio headphones and are a reminder that great sound is accurate sound.
i was skeptic about buying cheap hdmi cables specially reading some of the horror stories that some people experienced. Overall i have to say this product is great, shipped quickly and has performed flawlessly in the month that i have it. i do have to make notice of some weird lines that showed up in the first day of using the cables but i attribute that to dirty hdmi sockets, after i cleaned them up everything works great... A++++ on this one.
I bought this scanner when my old faithful mustek gave up the ghost. I like this one because it's sleek and can be turned on it's side if space is a problem. I also like it's button functions, since it makes it very easy for someone like my mother, who is just a basic computer user, to scan. Sometimes she has to make a copy of something and instead of getting in her car and going to Staples to pay a nickel a copy, she can now put it on the scanner glass and push the "copy" button. Not the speediest way to make a copy, but still faster than driving to the copy center.Anyway, one of the reasons I bought this particular scanner is for the negative/slide scanning. I was pretty disappointed, like a previous reviewer was, to find that it did not easily do slide copies, yet has the functionality to do so. (you can scan positive transparancies). The attachment for filmstrips is bulky, but easily attached, and it wants you to have an actual 35mm film strip. This can be a problem if you only have partial strips or non-35mm strips. However, I am happy to say that with a little manipulation, you can actually do all of the above plus slides. However, doing the slides means you will probably never again show them in a projector. You must remove the slide from it's mat and place it on the glass inside the filmstrip attachment and then scan as a positive. Same goes for partial strips and non-35mm. The scanning software does actually do each frame individually, so it doesnt matter if you only have one shot or a strip of 6. If you are not intending to sit down and do your whole slide or negative collection in one sitting, you can do fine with this. However, if your main intent is to do slides in the easiest possible way, you should investigate other scanners.
I have created quite a library of videos using my Flip, primarily because of it's easy plug-and-upload functionality. It's built-in USB adaptor is very convenient. Ive been using this for work-related video and news posts. In addition, i carry it around in case something interesting comes my way. My 11- year old little sister figured out how to use it in about 5 minutes! Great for quickie video, but the audio is not the greatest.
I bought this product on Feb. 28 first they gave me a corrupt disc that wouldnt load on my computer, so i had to download the online version of the installation cd which took about 4 drooling hours. IT doesnt have good battery life at all in the morning its full at night its low. And the bad news is i set it down and tried to turn it on and it would not power on. SO now i think this is broken. And i will never spend 170.00 on this piece of crap again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Suggestions:Get an Ipodor something else its worth your money
Purchased this HDMI cable two weeks ago. I have been using it to connect my laptop to the LCD tv. Quality of the cable is excellent and the price is right.
I wanted a portable ipod docking station for moving easily around the house and this is it. Good sound, light weight, not overly large - perfect for my needs.
Bad connection signal. Usually, I can't get my image signal transfer to a projector or TV.It's really annoying when you try to use it .
But in the most positive way possible. Love the storage room and xtra compartments it has to offer.
The RCA926 wireless phone jack and the extentions are not what they advertise. They will work as a phone jack and with satellite, but when used with caller ID and your satellite recever it will not display the caller ID (if you subscibe to it from your phone company) on your TV. No where on the online discription of the product does it state this. Only in the instuction manual that came with it.You will be better off purchasing the wireless jacks from Dish Network which are cheaper and will make full use of the features such as the caller ID being displayed on your TV.If I had know I would not of throw out the boxs for the wireless phone jack and the additional extention I had purchased, I would of returned it for a refund. I do not recomment this product if you plan on using it with a satilite receviever.
After lots of shopping, I decided on this transmitter because of the extension leg for the plug in. I have a 2000 Volks Jetta and if you have one of these, you know that the power plug is really recessed in a hole near the gear shift. The extension leg allowed me to get the transmitter lifted up and out of the way of the shifter. It's close, but it works if I don't wrap my whole fist around the gear shift knob (which is unnecessary anyway in this car). It took me a while to find a station that didn't static out on me completely as I drove around in my mountain community but with some fiddling, I found a solid station.The only reason I didn't give this product FIVE stars is that the support does seem a bit "wobbly" but I have a big iPod so that makes it top heavy. If you DO take your iPod in and out of the car often, you'll need to do it carefully as it fits really tight in the plastic support provided by the transmitter unit.Worked for me after lots of searching and a reasonable price, I thought especially with Amazon's free shipping! Hope this review helps you make your decision!
I got tired of shooting with the simple pop up flash, and decided to hunt down the perfect addition to my gear.Here it is.Simple, fairly inexpensive, and works like a charm each time.I have had the same set of batteries in the flash unit for up to 8-10 shoots. The only time I have noticed the battery life dying more quickly is when the flash is consistently being used (obviously). Otherwise, for normal wear and tear through a shoot- it lasts longer than I would have thought.My decision was between this and the 900. I chose this to get a feel for the SB lighting effect, and after being more accustomed to it- I couldn't be happier.I would not change my purchase.
This camera should sell for $29.95 at Toy's R-US. The picture quality even under good lighting conditions and setup to "fine" is terrible. Worse if you use the digital zoom, then the images become unbearably pixelated. Any cell phone camera can take better pictures. No flash, no way to change the date, no shutter or apperture priority, and no programs. You cannot charge the camera unless you connect it to your PC or Laptop, so it's not even practical for traveling. The menu is limited and hard to use and the manual is a disgrace. In addition, it has poor workmanship and is made of cheap plastic, the cord is made of the cheapest leather and has an ugly brown color. Mine didn't even come in the nice wooden box! It is not worthy of the Leica name. Don't buy it!
Product does not fit the ML-2510 Samsung printer, though it is advertised as a replacement. Do not buy for this printer
I plugged it into my laptop and it installed the drivers and everything. Then it says the disk needed to be formatted. There was no disk in there. So I click format and it says the disk is write protected and wouldn't format. So I couldn't use it. Took it to my PC Technician professor and he said to return it. I would have returned it but I pulled it apart to see if I could fix it and the case doesn't come apart without breaking it. $20 down the drain.
This is my first external hard drive and I haven't had a single problem with this product.5 years and it is still standing with all my important files, always plugged rarely unplugged.Thank you
This seemed like a great monitor at first. Suddenly after only five months or so of use (5-6 hours per day) I noticed a blurry spot in the screen which began to grow. Adjustments, degaussing, and testing on other computers didn't solve the problem. My old Acer monitor of 5 years is now clearer than the NEC.Regardless of the warranty, repair means shipping off the monitor which causes costly downtime for a small business owner. I lose enough money in the downtime to buy half a dozen or more of these monitors. I expect hardware to last longer than a few months, especially NEC's since it's often costlier than other brands.
Bought this JanSport backpack for my daughter in her favorite color (purple) and she loves it. It fits all her 5th grade books and those big folders. The rolling handle is very sturdy. Will buy it again if we need to.
I bought this mount to replace the original one that came with the GPS unit. This unit works great and is better then the original one.
We were really impressed with the quality of the stitching and how well the camera fit. Good Buy!
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.
My son purchased this cassette adapter and so far he has had no issues with it. He said that audio quality is good and the product feels durable.
The way HDMI signals work is that it is outputting a digital signal to a format that can either be received or not. There is no in between when it comes to HDMI quality and the digital signal. Previously with analog signals it did in fact help to have gold placed receivers because gold was great and conducting electrical signals. With HDMI and digital TV, 0 and 1's are all that are transmit so you are either going to get the picture or not.Do not be fooled in to purchasing expensive digital cables, this is as good as the most expensive.
This item is flawed from many perspectives, but the most important is that the sound it gives off is faint at best. I bought it to listen to my iPod in the car, and it's not loud enough to be heard over road noise. The only way to hear it is to hold it up to your ear while you drive, which isn't safe.Also, from a design POV, it swivels around annoyingly because it doesn't have a second pin to fit into the lateral second hole atop the iPod, which both the iTrip (which is also useless) and the iTalk (which works pretty well) have. Granted, these second pins and the iTalk and the iTrip are functional. But it really wouldn't take much to attach a dummy pin to stop the swivelling. A minor point, but nonetheless irritating.Not worth the admittedly low price.
they handed these to us at work for monitoring calls and listenening to audio -after using them for a day or two, we all decided to order our own for home. great product. we're VERY pleased with the quality.
This camera was a present from my wife. I've had it about a month, and it works well for me. I've been using a SLR film camera with a zoom lens, which is in a higher quality/price bracket, but I'm not even an advance amateur photographer.I'm quite happy with this camera. To echo other reviews, yes it can eat batteries. I did however just shoot over 120 pictures on a partially used set of batteries, but I usually keep the LCD off - yes you can turn it off - and turned the flash off for the last 20 shots or so. (I find the flash often fires even outside if left on automatic.) I don't know if that is really out of line with other similar cameras.Also, low light can be a problem, along with shooting into light. I do have a lot of low light photos that came out great though. You have to be careful that you are not shooting towards a lamp or window (even in a corner of the frame) which throws everything off.My only other complaint is that the top dial, which selects manual, automatic, and playback modes, is easily moved just by putting it in its case.Overall, it takes great pics for it resolution and cost. I got a 128MB card with it (and a card reader) that gives 131 pics at the highest resolution (and something around 2000 at the lowest resolution and pic size). You will want a larger memory card because part of the advantage of digital cameras is you can take a ton of shots and the ones you throw away don't cost you anything. (And if you save to CD-R, the ones you save cost a fraction of a cent a piece - of course unless you print them.)I did not use the encluded software as I use a Mac with the free iPhoto and own Photoshop for anything more serious.A friend who owns this camera recommended it to my wife for me, and I would recommend it to others. Sure I'd love a digital SLR, but would not love spending the bucks. I do take lots more pics now that I have this camera.
I added the TIC GS-50 as a compliment to a pair of existing outdoor speakers. These are mounted under the roof overhang aimed down to an outdoor deck/gazebo area. The existing speakers sounded okay but just did not reproduce decent low end frequency. This sub does a excellent job of filling out the low end that was previously missing from the system. Another great feature is the built in cross-over which makes the system more efficient. The entire system sounds very full at low volume without disturbing the neighbors....and when the neighbors are gone.... they can be cranked to fill the entire yard with impressive sound! Highly recommended for outdoor high fidelity.
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.
Quite a good wide converter lens. It works well with the 58mmlens adapter. Comes with front and back caps and also with afantastic pouch for keeping it in.The only problem with this wide converter is that the built-inflash on my Powershot G1 doesn't reach the right hand side ofthe photograph when the lens is on. This is also the problemwith the light-sensor lamp and the red-eye reduction lamp.Shouldn't be a problem with daylight and outdoor shootingthough.
It's just your classic Microsoft points to buy games, add-ons, outfits, music, etc. from the game marketplace. Great amount to buy.
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).
THE PART THAT PLUGS INTO YOUR RECEIVER AND SPEAKERS BREAKS OFF VERY EASILY. THE COMPANY THAT SELLS THEM IS GOOD, THEY SENT ME A SECOND SET.SINCE THE TIPS SCREW OFF, I JUST REPLACED THE BROKEN TIPS, SO NO BIG DEAL, BUT THIS TYPE OF CONNECTION IS NOT GREAT, JUST POPULAR FOR EASE OF USE.
This camera was okay for about a year, but with very little use and absolutely no abuse, it broke down. Similar problem to what others are reporting here - it records, but on playback it says "disk error" etc. Sony wants $229 to fix it. No thanks!
I bought this cable because of the price. Cheap sometimes is not better! After a few hours of being used, the cable does not transmit anymore. I don't know if it gets hot or what, but after another hour it starts up again! I guess I could buy several for the price & just change them out! LOL! How annoying would that be!
This modem does NOT work with the Ipaq ROM update. While Compaq hopes to resolve this issue, Xircom has provided ZERO support. This modem is priced at premium level, and Xircom's most recent web page highlights the Compaq Ipaq SPECIFICALLY, yet there has been no software/driver update for over a year. Not a satifactory choice at this point.
I had previously bought one of the Tamrac backpacks for my camera. It was a huge pain in the butt. Every time I wanted to change equipment I had to take it off which would slow down my shoots a lot. I love this because it is small and yet if fits my Nikon D80 with my 18 to 135 mm lens, additional flash, and another 50 mm lens, two extra batteries, cell phone, keys etc. It is so easy to just pull it around and switch the lens or just put it away for a moment. It is a great buy for anyone professional or not. You just have to figure how much equipment you want to carry. You could fit one more small lens otherwise I would move up to the larger one. Hope this helps!
Not much else beats both price and instant availability. Convenience and efficiency are the key words here. Overall very much satisfied.
Based largely on reviews read here, I purchased the DX3900. It performs as advertised. The loading dock system works well. It recharges the supplied batteries, and sends the photos to the screen for immediate viewing, cropping, printing, or emailing. Kodak gave this product some thought, and it shows.This camera has 3.1 metapixels, which is huge for this price.On a personal note, I also own an Olympus D460 zoom, which was also a fine camera. However, when I switched to Windows XP, I needed new drivers which Olympus has yet to supply. Since they think so little of me, I switched to Kodak.
Once upon a time, I owned a pair of Stax electrostatic headphones that pretty much blew away everyone who heard them -- including me, of course. The sound truly was phenomenal, but there were other things that weren't so great: For one thing, they were far from durable, and with me, "fragile" just hasn't ever been a good idea with headphones. For another, they required a separate driver unit, which was cumbersome. Finally, the ear cups were not comfortable at all. Still and all, I used those headphones for many years and was always knocked out by the open, powerful sound of them.They finally fell apart. Meanwhile, my interests had expanded to include a home studio. After being disappointed by lots of different phones, INCLUDING various models of Sennheiser and AKG, I found these, and I've never been happier.These are the only non-electrostatic phones that rival my old Stax cans. I love them in my home recording studio because they do not add or subtract ANYTHING from the music; I can play back whatever I'm working on in these or on my monitor speakers and feel I'm hearing essentially the same thing.Probably needless to say at this point, but hook them up to a good music receiver or amp/preamp combo, and the result is quite stunning -- the soundstage feels big enough, but there's an intimacy I enjoy, too. Recently, I've even been using them for movies if I'm up late and don't want to disturb my wife. Of course I'd prefer surround for watching films, but last week watched the Blu-ray version of "Apocalypse Now" and was thrilled with the results.In addition, the 770s are one of the most comfortable sets of phones I've ever owned.I've read some reviews accusing these phones of being boomy. In the end, the beauty of music is in the ear of the beholder, though, and I have never, ever perceived any boominess with these. Your mileage may vary, of course, but I would recommend these to anyone.
This is a fun computer and easy to use for those in the family who just want to surf the net, check e-mail and use the SmartCenter's features. The touchscreen is a great alternative to a mouse. The adjustable monitor and lack of tower makes it possible to use a regular desk or table, and it's great to have fewer cords to deal with. My only grumble is the buzzes, crackles and pops I've heard through the speakers and on the DVD that was burned and then played in another player. I'll keep checking the updates in case it's a soundcard problem.
The package arrived soon and the printer works well.
apparently, the firewire connection only works with Mac computers. at least, the user manual has detailed instructions for connecting to a Mac, but nothing for PC. Not only that, you have to download drivers to make the USB connection work. this camcorder is useless to me.
Nice quality bag. Fits my G10 snug and safely. Durable case. I am very happy with this item. Great price.
Great, I had access to the code straight away which was awesome. I buy microsoft points on Amazon now (rather than the xbox website).
I received a box of these cases and about 20 out of 100 were broken upon arrival because they are so fragile. If they are handled carefully, they work well, but the hinges are easily broken. Unfortunately, not a lot of selection on Amazon for this type of clear CD case.
The Toshiba 4109X is an awesome piece of machinery! The picture clarity is unparalleled and the 5.1 audio outputs really make the sound incredible. You can change discs while you are watching or listening to another one, which comes in handy at parties where you want continuous music. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is interested in upgrading to a home theater system!
The disc works well with my LCD and Plasma TVs. The instructions make sense and the results are immediiately noticably improved.
I had this cable connecting my computer to my monitor. Some parts of the monitor had what looked like static on an old TV, which made the picture very unclear and annoying to look at. I bought another cable from someone else that works better. There was nothing else near this cable that would have caused it to pick up interference or anything. I placed this cable in the same place I used my new cable in, and if there was interference there, I would have seen it using that cable as well. Yes I checked both ends of the cable, unplugging and then plugging them back into the monitor and computer's video adapter.
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.
Very pleased w/item. Compact. Easy to move from place to place.
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.
This thing is amazing! I took it everywhere. It's amazing how it's so compact that it fits into your pocket. The controls are a little difficult but if you read the book, it becomes very easy. The only suggestion I have for iRiver is that they make them water tight. I had mine for about five months before someone spilled soda on it. Amazingly, the computer part of it still worked but the controls and USB port became very stuck after about a day. I haven't figured out if it can be cleaned or not.I reccommend this to anyone. Just avoid mixing it with Sieraa Mist.
This case was just as it looks, but it would have been helpful to have a strap that you can put on your shoulder or a handle or something. If you don't care about straps, then I would recommend this case for you.
bought this so I could power my hard drive to use with my Oppo dvd player. Let's me play movies directly from my ext. HD.
I've just finished scanning about 5000 slides into my Mac Pro and this is the perfect home for them. The slides have had many hiding places over the last 40 years, but I'm sure they are happiest in these slide pages. I have them in a drawer of a file cabinet in wide 2" folders which is ideal for going back for a repeat scan if necessary - I couldn't be more satisfied. Out of the 3 packs I bought, only one page was not useable - highly recommended.
I purchased these headphones because I was searching for a great sounding pair of headphones that were small enough to take with me wherever I go. I commute to my college everyday, so I'm sure that my fellow communter students know how important it is to kill time between classes. For me, music is the perfect time-killer. These headphones contribute to this need. Anyway, I digress.These headphones have it all (almost) they have great sound, fold up to a size that is smaller in diameter than my portable CD player, and they block outside noises really well. The earcups are small, but feel very nice once you fit your ears into them. The headpiece is not padded, but it is not really an issue for me because the phones are readily adjustable so you can make them whatever size you wish. Also, a feature that has been overlooked by these reviews is the so-called "shock absorber" for the cord. On the left earpiece, where the cord is connected, there is some sort of spring-loaded mechanism that allows the cord to be pulled away from the earpiece, thus protecting the cord. In other words, you're able to accidentally pull the cord and it won't pull out, rendering the headphones useless. Also, another good feature is the fact that these phones do not leak much sound, to they can be used in public without annoying others.One minor drawback to these phones, is the length of the cord, it is, well, not very long, maybe 3-4 feet at the most, it isn't good if you are sitting far away from your music source, unless you can find some kind of extension, but for portable use it is just fine, however I doubt I could reach it from me to the output on my sound card, and still be left with adequate room to move around.Overall, the cord issue is very minor compared to the other benefits these headphones offer. Good job Panasonic!
Same issue as everyone else when purchasing a tx1000 ..had the laptop for a year +2 months before the screen just blacked out on me, occasionally displaying colored vertical lines. At this point it's out of warranty. Now, there's only a black screen upon start-up. I hear everything running, the screen just won't appear. Hard drive led will blink about 5 times before disappearing. Prior to this issue, I noticed that the laptop would get scorching hot, the rep said it was 'normal' for laptops to get hot. HP REPS are idiots. He even asked me...' is it possible that you're using your laptop on your lap?'. Had my Hard Drive replaced 3 months into my purchase because of a bad-sector (Lost all of my documents/photos/music). I think it was a problem w/ the nVidia all along + a bad hard drive (which only has a 90day warranty after they replace it for you). Now facing Hard Drive issues + graphic chip (nVidia).Just filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I'm going to wait and see how that goes. I want justice. I got this laptop for about $860 in December of '08. Had issues all throughout. I should've done my research and NOT purchased an HP. Never again.see: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61453292323 or http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Recalltx1000/ before thinking about buying an HP Laptop, especially their tablets.
I was very happy when i first got this player, it looks good and was pretty easy to set up. Then i used it. it seems that the up sampling feature only works in the HDMI mode, and can NOT be enabled for component output(as per samsungs tech support). So if you are not planning on using HDMI, you might as well just buy any progressive sacn DVD play for $30. Again, the player will not output 720p on its component output even though the connection supports it.
it just does not work at all! i had to throw it away because I only tried to use it 3 months after purchase
I have installed my Maxtor 160G drive in, and it works well. Good price for an enclosure with both USB and 1394 connection. Only one thing to keep in mind: it comes with a 6-pin to 6-pin firewire cable, which means you might need a 6 to 4 cable for your notebook PC, as I do.
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!
Before I review this product, I should point out that the device is not the Trekstor external hard drive you see here. The device I received was isntead a NexStar enclosure with a 2.5" 60GB hard drive. It still works for me, but it's not what was shown here in the description. Just letting you know before you purchase.Anyways, now on to the device. It works really well. I simply plugged the device into the computer and Windows automatically found and installed the drivers. I use AceBackup as my backup software, and it works great. The device is pretty quiet, so it's not noisy. Though, it does tend to heat up a little after use. The case is supposed to protect the drive from heat, but I'd leave it on a flat surface just in case. Overall, great value deal.
I was a bit skeptical when looking at this item, but the amount of positive reviews was very reassuring. I've bought the hdmi cable and have been using it for a few weeks now and its AWESOME!!! free shipping too, how can you go wrong? I am very happy with this purchase. Recommended!
This speedlight is simply awesome! I should have bought it long time back.No more to say. That pretty much sums it all.
Well built, though a bit larger than I had imaged. This is the best use of e-voice I have seen in a consumer product. Clear pleasant voice alerts the driver in a non-stressful way, the voice also states the type of radar detected, nice. The LED banner display is also first class and easy to read. The compass is an excellent and sensible add-on.This unit may not be the most sensitive, but it rarely give false positives either. What good is an ultra sensitive detector that &quot;cry's wolf&quot; all the time? radartest.com gave this unit five stars for &quot;false alarms&quot;, don't overlook this ability as you try and find the most sensitive detector out there. Otherwise you will fill your car environment with &quot;beeping&quot; that you'll just start to ignore.The only negative is the silver color of the front 2/3rds of the detector. Although it looks nice alone, it stands out on a dark dash and reflects lots of sunlight up to the windshield. I think Cobra stopped using this color on their latest models. Good idea.
This is a good story, set in an area I want to see/experience, as I got only a wonderful taste reading this novel. Family, relationships, life, the intersections of people in a southern Mississippi town, the tragedy that precipitates the enfolding of lives and this story... this is a rich read. Deb Stuart
doesn't seem to be anywhere worse than my OTHER $200 sony DVD player
Wanted something to keep my Raza from getting beat up in my pocket ashtray (in car) etc. These guys work perfectly and everyone I show them to wants to buy them. The price is right Apple wants 15X what I paid. They seem to be holding up and sometimes I am not easy on this kind of stuff. They are 6 of them so if you lose one or two and the colors are cool.
it is very simple to operate which at the age of 66 helps a great deal.you can't beat the price.it recalculates very quickly when you take a different route.
I coupled this router with another of the same model to wirelessly extend the network and then use the ports in the other room.
Mine died. Logitech gave me the option to buy their wired speakers instead since the warranty expired. I wouldn't recommend buying these. Google the rear speaker not connecting issue with these speakers. You have been warned. I would recommend buying the wired equivalent.
It worked as it was suppossed to. Received at the time they promised. Would buy it again from this vendor
I had a hard time getting used to the scroll wheel that has a free flow or gear scroll switch that feels like your grinding the gears in your tranny. After switching to free flow scroll all is good. This mouse has tons of features as well as a gaming mode and they all work well. I did have to reload the software again do to a problem I was not aware of but prompted to do so.. And the ON-OFF switch is the bomb. No more putting the receiver in the mouse to shut it up, Just push the button and it's off or on..
Good transaction - got what I rodered in timely fashion - works great. Would use vendor again
This was exactly what I needed to save pictures that I had on floppy's. It was very easy to use, saved the family pictures to my desk top PC, then burned a CD with them, now I have them for easy access, and can share. The cost was so much lower than have a A drive put into the desk top, and I can also let friends and family use it to save their floppy file's.Kay
Mine lasted about 3years, which seems to be three times the norm. One day it wouldn't power up so I unplugged it and plugged it back in, hit the power button and it was fine. A month later the same thing happened. Now it won't power up at all. Should I feel lucky mine lasted three times longer than most of them? I don;t think so. I have a Denon AV Receiver which I run all my audio AND VIDEO through. In 10 years I've never even turned it off, it still works perfectly. SONY= Inferior products at inflated prices. Never again.
I love this so much!!!! So cheap for a great quality lens. I would buy this 10 more times, takes awesome fun pictures. So happy with it.
If you have same problem with everbody, too many remotes, you need to have it. Once you try it at first day, you will love it. When I tried to set it up, I had a little problem , TV could not switch to correct input for blu-ray dvd, customer service fix the problem right away. It is really a smart device. You need to own it.
I have used the DJP-1200 for a little over a year as my main copier. I teach physics and run off about many of my short run jobs on this machine. I have run 16,000 prints through the machine with no problems. I am still on the original drum. I started with the TN4300 cartridge and have since gone through two additional TN4600 cartridges. The cost per print on this machine has been very low. For a teacher this machine is an absolute boon!
Adapter worked fine.....not Compaq model but can't tell the difference.
Outstanding value. I priced this item in our local audio/visual store and the cost was far in excess of which I paid for the cables. I recently purchased a Vizio tv , a Blue-Ray DVD and obtained a DVR. I hooked the components up using the cables and everything worked just fine. I would purchase from the seller again.
Can't believe someone would pay full price at the store. Most stores are about $19.99 for the same thing. Would recommend getting an 'L' adapter since it twists coming out of the back of my tv as the cord runs down the wall. Also bought a 50 ft HDMI cord for a little more money 'cuz I wanted to run the cord to my computer in a different room.
I purchased both this item and the Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card (F5D6020) for an incredible price at a major computer store. I wasn't really in the market for either product, but the price was too good to ignore, and wireless networking was something I had always wanted to try. Naturally, I was a bit suspicious that it was indeed "too good to be true," but after installing it today, I see I had little reason to worry.My household was already running a 4-5 computer wired network using the Microsoft Wired Base Station. Belkin claims that the setup takes only 3 minutes; mine took about 5, but only because I had to initially disable my old network and plug in my DSL connection directly into the computer that was installing the Belkin setup software. The setup was then incredibly simple - since I previously had a network set up, I didn't need to do anything else to my other computers other than plug them in (the router has 4 access points for wired network connections), and after installing the network card on my notebook computer, I was off typing away all over my house on a wireless network. Pretty cool.As a basic user, I find that this product fulfills all my needs. My only criticism would be that the network connections between one of my wired computers and my now wireless notebook computer seem a bit compromised, but that may be more due to user ignorance than anything else.Bottom line - a useful product, and (if you got the deal that I did) well worth the price.
I bought points through Amazon.com before and it was a very convenient experience. Recently I have decided to buy more points using the same service and it is taking a ridiculous amount of time to receive my code.I've already tried to speak to customer service about my problem, but, not to sound mean, they are incomprehensible due to their broken, heavily accented English. After fifteen seconds of attempting to transcend this insurmountable language barrier, I just hung up my phone out of frustration.Buy the points in physical format or directly from MS, but I would not trust this service again.
It works and it is cheap. It also arrived quickly, so I'm happy. What else is there to say? I'm not sure how they do it at this price.
This case fits the camera well, along with space for an extra battery and several compact flash cards. DO NOT buy this case if you use filters. There is no extra space for the large 67mm adapter or the filters themselves.
I've used this adaptor to run my laptop in China, France, Italy, England, and Ireland. Although it's made of plastic and feels a little fragile, it's really quite hardy and it's worked like a charm in every location. I've purchased several as gifts and always been treated as a hero afterwards.One popular (and funny) one-star review on here claims that the adaptor doesn't work with grounded plugs. That's 100% wrong. It works with them in a hotel, it works with them in a motel. It worked with them in France, and when I used it to iron my pants. (Well to plug in my iron, anyway.) I've never used it on a boat, but it helped my computer write a note.Okay so I'm not as funny as he is. But this thing really works.
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.
Holds the Canon ZR600 with oversize battery, extra tape, charger and cords, VCR/TV cord, USB cord, extra battery, Manual, but that about fills it. Very well made, simi-soft/simi-rigid for good equipment protection. Small enough to stash in your backpack or suitcase for air travel.
Worked Like A Charm.I have a lot of old 3.5 disk and with a new computer this was a god send, works well with my old Sony FD-97 as while..
Seller was prompt and delivered the product they advertised. It fits my camera and would buy from this seller again.Thanks,John
I bought the camera for my wife -- it is her third in the successive generations of Digital Rebels. She thinks the camera is fantastic. Each has been an enhancement to the prior, with the base model having been quite good to begin with.
I bought this unit a week after it was released in 2006 and love it. Feature rich, easy to use, and a great unit.Durability: Pretty durable overall. Only issue I've had is needed to clean the contacts for the face as it caused the display/controls to stop working. But that's a maintenance issue, as cleaning them off fixed the problem, so you can't blame the unit for that.I will list the things that aren't perfect about it, as the rest I am super happy with:- Auto EQ is a waste and a pain to use. You have to have the unit out, as it uses the same jack as the Bluetooth microphone. After it does run, it did a very poor job setting up for my system (in my 02 Avalanche, running Kicker Components in the front, Infinity Coax in the rear, 2 10" Kickers w/ an Eclipse amp). I've used the Auto EQ in other devices with great success (such as my Harmon Kardon receiver for my home theater), but this one is crap. That said, setting the settings yourself isn't hard or time consuming.- WILL NOT CONTROL iPhone/iTouch devices. I have the iPod adapter, but Pioneer doesn't sell one to allow for these devices. But it never advertised it could either, and wasn't an issue when this unit came out in 06.- Bluetooth microphone sucks. Picks up a lot of noise. I rarely use it because of this.Otherwise I love my unit. BT Audio is awesome and I use it a lot, connects fairly fast. EQ and crossover settings work well. I haven't used the CD player on it in years, but I recall it working well and not skipping. I just run my Sportster 5 Sirius unit through the AUX input, so I haven't got to experience tuning Sirus through it. I use the unit to run my mid's and high's, and it does a really good job, to the point I ended up not buying an amp to power them like I intended to do eventually.I love this unit, but am getting the itch to upgrade to a newer unit. The MVH-P8300BT is looking mighty tempting right now!
I too picked this model on the positive reviews. I bought it in May of 2003 along with an HP photo printer. In August 2003, a few days before my vacation, it just stopped working. HP tech support was excellent got another right out to me. Now April 2004, it did it again. It worked one day, batteries went dead, I charged them and can't get it to turn on again. Tech support was great another one is coming. However, my 1 year warranty is up in May and I am on my 3rd camera! They will give me 90 days on the 3rd one and that is it. I am going to have to buy their extended warranty program through HP because I fear in 3-6 months, it won't work again. I expressed my concern and I wanted to upgrade to a newer model and pay the difference. They don't have anything to offer for this one. Something is wrong with this series. On the other hand, the printer has been great.
These are a must have, you wont know your carrying Pentax 10 x 18 FB with Case Binoculars (USA). Small to fit in a pack of smokes.
I'm really really upset at this purchase. The unit itself is fine, I like the design, weight and feel. BUT not with all Kensington tips. I have a Dell laptop that uses an N19 tip. Guess what? It doesn't fit. There is an extra grove in that tip that prevents it from attaching properly.Kensington should notify customers about this.I followed up with Kensington directly. Their response is, "Thank you for contacting Kensington Technical Support. I understand your concern.I am sorry for the inconvenience caused. However, we will forward your case to our porduct Design Team. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.In the meantime, I've trashed the packinging and ditched the receipt, can't even send it back to Amazon... Wait, I know, I'll buy a new laptop with a power supply that fits! :/
Pros: (1) Very good sound quality after breaking in.(2) Sound imaging is very good.(3) Clear sound(4) Fast responseCons: (1) Some part inside a panel speaker got loosen after 3 months. That resulted in some vibration noise when I turned up the volume a bit. **All 5 people I know who bought these speakers had the same problem.(2) Power socket at the back of the subwoofer easily had intermittent contact problem.(3) Not able to fill up a room larger than 200 sq feet with sound.
I have been getting 300+ shots with these. They seem to work just fine. I would buy them again.
i bought two of these for mine and my wifes new kindle fire hd 8.9 , they are total garbage. for the price they want for these its nothing less than a scam. the only truth in the product description is the fact they do apply easily.1. the way they are packaged the screen protector has a thin plastic film along the outside "sticky" edge of the protector , the problem with that it allows all sorts of dirt and dust to adhere to the back side of the screen protector during transit.2. trying to clean this off is a bother as the lint and dust sticks to the glued edge and when trying to remove it from the glue , you get strands of glue on the underside of the protector.3. If you manage to make it past that , three days later i found the edges bubbling up. Now i am talking about the glue edges are bubbling up. I dont know if its from the charging heat buildup or if its just cheap glue but the edges wont stay smooth no matter what you try.4. Along with that i now have dust again under the screen protector i assume from the edges lifting due to the bubbling.I have to wonder just what is being protected here it seems more like a dust protector to me.Oh well lesson learned money lost on two of these and i will never buy anything from this manufacturer again
The mouse works fine it feels good in my hand. The range isn't very far just three feet so it works best for a notebook you keep close to you (like on your lap). It's just what I need and I like it very much.
great cheap lens no need an expensive one is really wide qhit minimun distortion almost nothing,great seller y recomend this seller got item on time
It really serves it purpose decently. Sleek, very portable.Cyberhome rebate process is awesome. I got the rebate after 4 weeks :-)
I like this bag really well with the exception that I wish there was a quick snap on the top opening. I adjusted the inside pockets around so that I can carry my digital SLR with an attached zoom lens and there is still room in the side pocket for 1 other lens.
I can easily mount my heavy flasher and umbrella with no issue. Very good construction and solid feel to the whole structure.
I bought this modem about a month and a half ago and thus far it's been very reliable and easy to use (especially in comparison to my cable provider comcast - yuk yuk!) It was easy to install (though I'm somewhat computer savvy - not an expert though, so if you can install your own printer or wireless routher with instructions you should be fine) and has given me no problems thus far. One word of caution - there is an off button on this device that is not particularly easy to see and is easily pushed by accident. I did this and sent my own internet offline for days to the point where I got a service call from comcast, only to look like a total tool. So be aware and save yourself the moment of looking like a complete jackass.
Great Picture quality.High resolution. Good sound(on ear phone). Not so good look.I have plyed only DVDs yet. Worth its price. I think, 7" is little bit small screen. Try 8" player.it should be of same pict resolution. ShashidharAM , Bangalore, INDIA
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.
Great remote that controls 1000's of components. Innovative "Activities Button" for simple one touch controls. Programming is a bit on the troublesome side when you have to log on to your computer, but otherwise livable. Only major problem I have is with the buttons. Some are very small which makes it too difficult to navigate and as well to push onto.
I need a small MP3 Player with FM radio because I already own a 20GB jokebox. I purchased this one for:1. name brand2. cheap price after rebateSound quality is excellent and exceeds my expection, especially if you use a better noise cancelling headset. Managing song/music from computer is very easy. Firmware upgrade is simple.size of this player is a little bulky. It doesn't use the standard mini-USB cable. FM radio reception is not good. can not be used as a jump drive which I don't care because I already have a 1GB one.Overall this is an excellent MP3 player if you use it for music/song only.By the way, there might be a problem with the rebate form.
The digital picture is absolutely gorgeous. This is by far the best tv for the price. Don't forget to order a HDMI cable, it's much cheaper here than at local stores. I would also recommend adding a surround system for optimal sound quality. The Samsung's speakers just weren't enough for me. Excellent product.
I have sensitive ears, and the earbud type earphones that are included with iPods, etc really hurt my ears. So, when I saw these, I was pretty excited to try them. They are great! They don't hurt my ears at all, and they stay in place well!!! The ear clips are soft, smooth, flexible plastic, so are very comfortable; and the part that goes in your ear is even softer. I'm not really sure what to compare it to. The only problem (if I had to come up with one), is that they are so flexible, I haven't quite mastered applying them quickly--it takes an extra second or two, but that is fine by me. It is well worth it for the comfort!
Compact and lightweight for travelling. It just needs a case and you are set.
I purchased this cable for an in-wall installation. Prior to installing in the actual wall I tested it with a laptop. It worked at first but then I jostled the end a little bit (in error, not on purpose) and the signal stopped. I plugged it in and took it out a few times trying to get it to work but to no avail. Looking inside the end of the cable I could see that a couple of the connections were hopelessly bent and rendered the cable completely worthless. So while the price was right the durability of the cable certainly was not.
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.
Not a pro photographer, but I've owned cheap tripods in the past. I wouldn't take my review too serious as I am just getting into the hobby, but the item is solidly built, mounts my tripod head securely, adjusts easily and makes me feel like I made a good investment.Bogen-Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N)
I believe that Digi Acc is a good company, because even though there was a problem with my shipment due to a mistaken UPS delivery, the Digi Acc customer service department took care of the issue promptly and effectively, and I received the product I purchased in excellent condition. This is one of a kind item, the Fish Eye Lens for Canon Rebel EOS 2iT, a wonderful photographic tool in spite of its low price. I am very please with the produc,t and my Digi Acc transaction experience. I definitely think that I will do business with this merchant again without hesitation next time I need it. ATV.
Dependable has not failed yet in over a year since buying it. The only thing is I wish it came with the power supply. I did buy a 5Vdc 2.6ma power supply for the cooling fan for my laptop, you know how hot they can get exp the i7. However that was the only drawback the and it's not much.Perfect other wize...
it is great flash drive. 4GB is big enough for me to store all my stuffs, and the restractable design is good.
My review can be summed up in one sentence: You can get a BUNCH of songs on this VERY SMALL player and play them for a VERY LONG TIME!I love the new Sandisk Sansa's, the m230, m240, and m250, and I only gave them 4 stars. Without a doubt, the Creative Zen Nano get's 5 stars. It's that good. It doesn't have all the cool cache' of the iPod nano, but it is without question the most optimized little player I have had the pleasure to review.Creative has been in the MP3 player business for a LONG time. Their early offerings came up against a market that wasn't fully matured and able to handle the higher end devices they produced. Apple stole their thunder and has overshadowed everybody with the iPod. Creative's higher capacity devices are still too large to compete on portability. It's funny the way things work out. If not for Creative, Apple wouldn't have ever had a market to introduce the iPod into.The Creative Zen Nano is lighter than the competition, and is actually much smaller than the iPod Shuffle. Unlike the shuffle, however, you can actually see your track names! The little LCD isn't high resolution, but it's perfect for a player this size.The controls are simple but effective. A 2 way toggle wheel let's you forward or reverse from song to song. There's a play / pause button on the front panel and forward & reverse buttons on the side by the toggle wheel. Other than a headphone jack and a line in jack, the unit has a USB B port and the battery panel. That's it. I think these controls are the best possible for the form factor. The only potential negative is that they might be on the small size for somebody with larger fingers.What about sound? The sound is great, and it comes through in pure stereo. As usual, you will hear complaints about the earbuds. I've yet to use a pair of standard earbuds so I won't hold that against Creative. I will say that the armstrap could have been better designed. Also, this unit definitely does not have the power output of the iPod Nano, and as such may not be loud enough for those who really love to blast it. But as a result, the power consumption is the best I've seen. I've gone over a week on a single AAA battery!For those needing more space, the Zen Nano doesn't have larger storage options. This unit is ideal as a player and not for those who primarily want to use it for recording. Even with a HUGE music collection, I can get a great deal of music on here and take it with me everywhere.The price isn't a give-away, and this unit won't make it through battle, but it strikes a good enough balance to meet your needs for a long long time to come. Highly recommended.Pros -- great stereo sound- nice capacity- ridiculous battery life!!!- light-weight- FM tuner ( though it's just average )- voice recording- Direct line-in recording!!!! ( for those without a PC )- ergonomic design- great navigation and sorting features- Microsoft PlaysForSure compatible- USB 2.0 connectivity- replaceable battery!!!Cons- smallish buttons- Average shuffle feature- mediocre backlight ( but it can be disabled )- some song transfer issues on older computers- not enough size options- no slot expansion(...)
I have used it a few times. It could be easier to change FM channels but it seems to work fine.
All I can really say is that they are what they appear to be and work as advertised. They seem to be a high-quality product and I ran into no problems with them.
I bought this for the owner of our company. He is pleased and so am I. I have used it for him a few times and it is WAY faster than the PowerUp 2GB unit I have owned for about 2 years.Corsair has long been known for higher-end performance memory and now I know why.
Such a very convenient way to purchase point for your xbox. Even more so if your using the family plan for xbox live and even on the leanest setting you can't purchase points, this gets around it.
The laptop has very good build: light weight, LED back-lit screen, & 4 to 5 hours battery life at one full charge. But you will be wrong if you think you will get a good laptop without tweaking the system a little bit. Windows Vista is a joke running on Sony TX series. It takes 5 minutes to boot, the fan constantly blows, and CPU is always at 60%. If you really like Sony TX series as I do, you have two options: 1) Buy the TXN15/17/19 series which run on Windows XP. 2) Buy this one and replace Vista with XP. I did the latter and feel pretty happy now. Windows Vista ruins this laptop. It is a piece of ridiculous software far below the high expectaion before it came out. Besides the slowness, a user will be promoted multiple times before he/she can do anything and Microsoft calls it security. For example, if you want to create a new folder, you will need to click ok to confirm 3 times to the questions like 1) Windows wants you to confirm the creation, 2) Windows wants you to grant permissions, 3) Windows will create the folder physically. What a joke!
(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.
Nothing speical. The point is useless, this is why I will purchase it. Microsoft always makes us money as fast as possible.
Note that a Logitech tech support person said the keyboard in this pkg is the same as in their Comfort Duo so you could look there for keyboard comments. This pkg has a laser mouse rather than just optical (whatever that means).Anyways, like a few other Duo keyboard commenters my keyboard had a noisy click when pressing the space bar on either side. Being a touch typist this is my natural spot. The click was quite loud. A 45 minute call with tech support had me removing it, inspecting it, and re-installing it - all to no avail. She also very kindly explained the design and said some units may suffer from this but it might be worth trying another unit. I decided I'd invested enough time already and returned it.Other than the clicking the keybd was OK. Never missed a stroke and I noticed no delays. I've used a MS full-size Natural keybd for a number of years. The Logitech one is not as large. My elbows ended up tighter to my body and I'm not sure that would be as comfortable over time. Some of the keys were smaller and more tightly packed - this was annoying at first to be sure but would probably improve over time. Although inherently there is less space around different groups (function keys, cursor control, etc) and that made it more difficult to "feel" my way around - hmmm.The mouse seemed adequate although didn't impress. It moved much too fast but slowing it down in Control Panel Mouse settings solved that. Oddly though the setting kept returning to the default after rebooting. This seemed odd and I may have figured it out eventually but it happened several times.Even slowed down one thing did bother me and that was the lag after it "rested". I'm assuming it shuts itself off partially after a certain period of non-use to conserve battery power. The first movement after that period is a noticable lag. Other than this though it seemed fine - although I really didn't use it long. Because of the keyboard problem I returned the whole thing after 1 day.One more thing I noticed and didn't like was the front extended wrist rest on the keyboard. It was comfortable and provided legs to tilt the keyboard away from me which I liked. However, my skin is oily and even after one day I could see discoloration on the wrist rest. I can't imagine what it would look like after months of use.I really wanted to like this package - but I just don't.
I purchased my Brother HL-2040 ink-jet printer from Amazon.com. It has worked flawlessly all the time. That is the reason I decided to buy Brother's DRUM when it was time to replace the old one instead of buying another printer - despite the high cost of a new drum. So far it seems that the new drum will give me equally good performance.
This great hdmi cable came in the mail quick. The packaging is what you pay for which for me is great, since for most people the packaging will go straight into the trash. This hdmi cables outer insulation is a bit thin but since the cable will stay stationary it has no harm of cuts or tears. Video quality is topnotch compared to my other 20$ vizio hdmi cable, cant tell any difference in video quality and or sound quality. 5 out of 5 stars for myself.
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 find this to be a good introduction to digital cameras for the first timer. It has simple menus and a good size screen to see your subject. The use of AA batts. can be annoying at times but get the new rechargeable kind and you get fair amount of pictures from it. It uses SD card which allows great storage. It's PicBridge compatible.
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!
I bought this MP3 player for my husband as a Xmas gift 2 years ago. He claims this was the best Xmas gift he had ever recieved. My husband is an avid jogger and loves being able to download songs of his choice and listening to them while exercising. I was surprised to read the negative reviews and learn that so many users found the product to break easily. I can assure you that this MP3 players takes a beating. We are currently stationed in the Middle East where the average temperature is 114 degrees and my crazy husband still joggs in that weather. The device never gave him any problem whatsoever and he takes it with him on his many travels around the world. I highly recommend it and was going to purchase one for my brother-in-law when I started reading the negative reviews and decided to write my own.
While the price of the GUH264 may be somewhat higher than many of the newer offerings from IOGEAR and from other vendors, most of these other units do not include an AC adapter. USB 2.0 devices demand more power than their 1.1 predecessors, and as all devices on a single bus draw on that single power source, adding a hub to a single USB port on a computer often leads to a shortage of power to the connected devices.Purchasing a power-capable hub and finding out later that you need power to properly handle your devices leads to paying a premium for two purchases (and the delay waiting for the required power supply to arrive. This unit comes complete and ready to do the job.You can't go wrong with this little unit, period.
Couldn't be simpler really. Arrived very fast, and within no time I had installed and was using it. I have more than one Linksys product now and I can say so far I am happy with everything I have bought of theirs. Good stuff:)
Works great on my PowerMac G5 1.8Ghz. This is a recommended product to those who are looking for a budget upgrade.
I shelved this piece of junk moonths ago. It doesn't always record as scheduled; the machine sometimes doesn't turn itself on to do a scheduled recording. If you have weekly recordings for the same day, only the first one will be recorded. If you set the machine to record once a week at, say, 8pm it will turn itself on everyday at 8pm. If you try to play a blank DVD, the machine will freeze. The clock is faster by one minute each month. In its first year, the tuner stopped working. I got a new unit with the manufacturer's warranty. A year later it froze every time I tried to record. Needless to say, that's game over. This piece of junk is useful only as a player, not as a recorder.
I have used manual reel mowers since I was a kid.Recently acquiring a lawn to mow, I had been using a Craftsman mower I'd bought at Sears. After the badly design (T-handle), poorly made handle broke in The Same Place, two years in a row (!!), I deteremined to change to a better design, and a more reputable manufacturer.Deciding on this model, I was surprised to find the "Refurbished" category - I had never seen that before on Amazon. They should advertise it more (but perhaps they fear that would cut into sales?). $45 was less - conSiderably less - than what I paid for my wretched Craftsman, so I took the chance.I am Thrilled with this mower. It is heavy enough to 'bite' on lng grass, but light enough for me to carry. Assembly was easy. And it cuts like a dream! A wider swath than the one it replaced.Caveats:The assembly instructions are not well written, though the diagrams are fine.Cutting blade is not quite th 18 inches advertised. Almost all mowers seem to over-promise here.The handle assembly is supposed to be retained in its posts by a pair of ring clips... which were Not included in the hardware package! However, there is so much flexion at the bottom of the handle, that it is inconceivable to me that the handle would come off of these posts, even in the absence of these clips, no matter what sot of gymnastics you were performing with the mower.Kudos to the designers and manufacturers of this item, and to the "refurbisher". All did a Fine Job!
Well whadya know, it's a cat6 patch cable, white, slim, and, hold on to your skullcap, FIFTY FEET LONG! It delivers the internet! I ordered 8 four-wolf t-shirts off Amazon after I got the cable plugged in and they have FIVE WOLFS on them. FIVE WOLFS! I'm beating chicks off with sticks now. I LOVE THIS CABLE.
After getting sticker shock at all of our local electronic stores, we checked out Amazon and found this cable. A great value for the price.
It feels like its going to turn into some sort of weird themed porn. The women hosting looks like a porn star.Yeah, adjust my blackness baby.
Way to expensive to have the sound quality of a dollar store headphone. Worthwhile to use while watching TV, but there are less expensive headphones on the market for that. Returned mine.
I have traveled a lot using this bag and have not had any problems with it. Simple and durable.
I hooked this HDMI cable up to my LED TV and my ROKU HD player and no matter what channel I watched was complete FUZZ :( I hooked it up to my computer and linked it to my TV and still fuzzy. Its not worth it to mail it back and pay for postage and receive ANOTHER defective one. What a rip off!ON EDIT: The seller (Elmenos) has since provided me with a complete refund. The seller is OK, but hdmi cable was not. I noticed that there are many sellers of this product and that thousands have sold on amazon. It appears there are lots of defective ones in the bunch. So good luck in getting one that works for you. I plan to find a high quality cable and if that means paying more, no problem.
I borrowed my neighbors expensive cable until I received ours. There was no difference in picture quality or sound. I am glad I purchased it!
Wonderful product - great graphics and options with this GPS unit!!My husband and I love it and have used it extensively traveling around the state of Florida
This is my second round trying these headphones, previously they were given as a Christmas gift and right out of the box one of the ear buds was broken. At the time I needed something else so I exchanged them. So a little over a month ago I decided it was about time to get some decent ear buds again and thought I'd give Shure another try. My headphones worked well during the first few uses (which was seldom and usually while sitting down somewhere) and it wasn't long before the left ear bud started failing, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I will say that when they work they sound fantastic. All in all I'd avoid Shure's E2c's if I were you.
I can not use this product because it wont allow you to enter the registration number once you retrieve it....and I STRONGLY believe that they prompt you to buy software in addition to the one that came with it, in order for it to work. I have sent in requests and have waited over 2 weeks* going on 3*...and still NO ONE has the decensy to return my email.The only way to contact them is through EMAIL !!! This is an outrage !!!
The sound is amazing. The hook-up was fairly easy as well. It gives us the extra boost that we needed. It also is great having a cd player along with the dvd player We spent very little and received loads. We would highly recommend the system to anyone with a smaller room.
These headphones are superb. I upgraded from some "noname" brand that where sold at our local music store. the detail level in both bass and treble are fantastic. I really enjoy working with these for a lengthy time and i dont have to turn up so loud since they are sealed very good! I dont feel they are as "airy" sounding as some senheiser's that i've had, BUT for me thats a good thing.as an added bonus: they are easily powered by my Macbook or iPod ;-)buy them if your serious about mixing recording listening or anything else regarding music!
After purchasing my first HDTV from a local brick-and-mortar store I grabbed an HDMI cable, and got a bit of sticker shock looking around at all the high-priced cables... So I just grabbed the least painful choice (nearly two benjamins) just to get it going with my set-top. After some research I had found an inexpensive cable like this one is all you need for a mere 6' run unless you have really bad RF noisy environment. Four of these plus a composite cable cost less than my brick-and-mortar HDMI cable purchase (yes including shipping), many thanks to DVI gear for providing this at a bargain price, I will definitely look here again for future cabling needs.
Wasnt sure how this cheap little fan would hold up..but it snapped into place with a little adjustment and unbelievably works BETTER then the original Sapphire RADEON fan. So paying more doesnt necessarily mean better performance.
It take a while to program, but it works great. It helps that if you have the remotes that you are replacing. I would have given 5 stars but it does take some tweaking and each time you have to update, test, and then you can try it...if your update did not work start over.
I bought one of these when they first came out for $70 for my wife. Then I got to go to a conference at Microsoft Head quarters and was allowed to spend $100 of my money in their employee store. Of the many things I was able to purchase was another MS Optiplex Explorer Trackball. My wife used hers so much the paint came off of it. I took care of mine and have wanted to have another just in case mine ever broke. When my wife didn't like looking at the faded paint she wanted a new trackball. I got her another one and have saved hers. So I have my spare but I wanted one for work and I still can't find them save for the $500 USED!! If people are buying them for that much can't MS maybe once a year make a small batch and sell to the public. If you have read this you can see my complaint really is a testament to how wonderfully these are. I wouldn't buy one for $500 bucks just because it is a matter of principle. I am also NOT THAT desperate YET!! I would buy another one if they where reasonably priced.
This product is excellent. I like Patriot products. I had a problem once with a Kingston 4GB drive where it reverted to 1GB after many uses, I think that was due to a bad linux download. Anyway, I have never had any problems with Patriot. I purchased this item at Amazon, and of course their service is always superb.
I was looking for a good surround sound but cheap, this is a good product, easy to assemble. The cables are small like every other review but easy to fix. The overall sound is OK at best but for $60 I guess I should have known better. Logitech makes pretty good equipment which is why I sent straight for Logitech surround sound, should have saved up and bought $140 set.
Say's it works with a Mac, but by the very poor Mac instructions you'll never get it to work.Disappointing.
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This saves a LOT of hassle on the go...easy and quick to pack. Works great and is light. Measures about 3 inches across. The reel does not lock however (contrary to the previous review) so if it dangles off the edge of a table the whole cable unreels, but this is still a great on-the-go cable.
I bought it for my Panny camcorder HC V700 for protection against the elements, water condensation, sand and dust. It may help in a very sunny and hazy day, but my main purpose is for protection.
I'm off on a trip soon where a fold-out keyboard just wouldn't be practical, so I was excited to try this out. It's perfect. Small and compact as well as very easy to use.
I use these speakers in my apartment to bump music when I have people over. They are loud and get good quality but the length of the speaker chords is ridiculous. If you want good cheap speakers these are a good buy but if you want surround sound go with something else.
Just what I wanted. Fast transfer, lots of storage, and strong enough to stick in your backpack and forget. The included software is a bit annoying, but it is no problem to remove.
We just purchased this camera 2 weeks ago. i am amazed at what great pictures it takes.It is so easy to use and very easy to get pictures from card. So far we love it.We took the advice of a friend that owns a camera shop. He is sold on the fuji.
I recently purchased these screen protectors for my Z22 and was able to install one in about a minute. Not difficult at all. Unlike another reviewers comment there was a sizing chart for the Z22. Anyone with an ounce of finger control should be able to put one on without any problems. Just follow the directions and it will go on easily.
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.
Installation took a total of 3 minutes max, did not even need the installation CD, Vista SP1 recognized the device and took care of the rest. I don't think I have ever had it so easy with anything "network" before!
This is a really great mouse. Fits the hand good and has a very long battery life. I prefer the Microsoft over the other brands because of these features.
This was my first time using a flash drive and it worked wonderfully.
Got it in December 2004 -- died at the end of June 2005. It's been in my bedroom armoire, never moved. Started not responding to remote commands and now won't load DVDs or stay 'on.' As with all, only 90 day warranty. This is my second DVD player in one year. I now know why they all have such short warranties.
In short, the recording is not good. I tried a combination of various settings. We are in a classroom with only 15 students, the teacher is maybe 10-20 ft away at the most. The 'fuzz' in the background when playing almost drowns out the speaking, which at the times the teacher spoke quietly, the recorder went into standby mode.
I bought this item to use while travelling, for layovers, etc.. It is absolutely wonderful. Came with all the extra's, even a remote and Y adapter so two can watch/listen. The DVD player itself performs flawlessly. The picture is clear, nice sized, it doesn't skip and is light enough to add to my carry-on bag without weighing me down. I've had no problems with this quality item, it is great.
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.
PROS:- Looks nice- Feels very solid- RCA plugs provide a very tight fit- Thick sheildingCONS:- Lost the left channel after brief use- The barrels are too smooth - hard to remove RCA plugs from receiverThese cables look good and they feel very solid on the outside, but the innards don't bear that out. Mine failed after a few days when the 3.5" stereo plug dropped the left channel channel. The RCA plugs are very tight fitting which is good, but the ultra-smooth chrome finish on the barrels makes it impossible to pull them out of the jacks without wiggling them (bad for the jacks) or using a pair of pliers. The barrels should be textured to provide better grip. Who cares if they're not shiny?I replaced them with a Hosa unit at a fraction of the cost and all is well.
I love this. Love this Love this. I have been waiting for this to come out.I am able to capture little tidbits of my grandkids and send them to friends or u tube. Worth every penny and soooooooooo easy to use.
My second wireless optical moue after Logitech 931152-0403 Cordless Optical Mouse. Much better than the Logitech mouse as it lighter and "soft"buttons.Highly recommended for laptops. Even though it has a "connect" 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* Soft buttons* Cordless so no tangled wires around you* Optical so can be used on ( just about ) any surface* Small USB receiver* * Used it, without any issues, with my wireless internet connection* Easy to replace batteries* Single AA batteryCons ::* Might be small for a person with large hands &/or long fingers* NO carrying case. Even though the adapter fits *in* the mouse. It could help to have a carrying case as well.* Not aware of any way to program the "buttons" ( for "left handed" persons )
Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me! Well, they got me twice - I was dumb enough to think the first piece of crap I had was a lemon, so I replaced it with another.... and had the same problems!! Works great if you hard wire the computer into it. Wireless?? Forget about it - disconnects every 30 seconds, will show up as connected but have no internet at all. Smart phones could rarely connect to home network, and would get booted every 30 seconds as well. Horrible horrible piece of frustrating garbage. Finally went out and bought the linksys400 and within 5 minutes I had a perfect wireless network up and runnin and have had zero problems in a week of running. Do no, I repeat do not be lured by the price of this total piece of crap - you get what you pay for, and the frustration will cost you more in the end... you have been warned!! On the plus side, the 8 hours I spent talking to the Indian service reps were not as awful as they could have been, due to some nice, if unknowledgable, staff.
I needed speakers for my bedroom TV, wasn't sure if I would be able to connect speaker to TV, and I couldn't. But I was able to connect speakers to my cable box and it works wonderfully. The only downside if you can call it that is that you have to operate the volume manually you can't use the remote. Other than that I know I made a great investment.
Exactly as ordered. Quick shipping was received earlier than advertised. Would do business again with this seller. Product performs as expected. Used the product for cat5 wires, cables, power cords and soon coaxial cables.
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'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.
This is a nice and long cable. It works very well with my HDTV. I have a nice, clear picture. It is inexpensive.However, I do not recommend using this for a console game, such as a PS3. I get a lot of lines when I try and use this with a PS3. It is not usable in that regard.For the HDTV, connected to Cable TV, it works just fine.
My wife recently purchased an Intuos 3 6x8 for me as a gift, and I honestly can't imagine how I ever worked without one of these before.I've been a comic artist and part-time graphic designer for years in the traditional media realm, and have longed to make the jump to digital media for some time. Anyone who has tried (like I have) to create original art in Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, etc. all know how difficult it can be working with a mouse due to the lack of precise control. The Wacom tablet gives me the precision control I need to really create what I want to, and additional things like the eraser on the grip pen and the hot keys on the tablet itsself only make it easier to do this. The tablet itself is not near as bulky as I expected, and is actually quite light without seeming cheap or flimsy at all. It is aesthetically pleasing, having a clean, slick look that I don't think many of the other tablet offerings have. Working with it at my desk or in my lap is also easy and quite natural. In terms of size, I think the 6x8 allows for excellent control without being too small to work with or too large and overly expensive. Converting over to using a tablet does take getting used to, but experienced artists will feel at home in no time due to the similarity between a traditional pen & paper (or brush and canvas) and the Wacom tablet & grip pen. I am still getting used to the Intuos myself, but it hasn't been a difficult ordeal in the least and has been more pleasure than pain.The documentation that physically comes in the box with the tablet is spartan, mainly just installation instructions and discount ads for third-party vendors. In addition to the driver disk, Wacom also includes a disk of demos and products like Corel Painter and Nik Multimedia Filters, which is pretty cool.The only real drawback of this beautiful product is the price tag. $300 is definitely a lot to spend, especially if you have a limited budget to work with. But with this product, you definitely get what you pay for and I can say that in my case this was some of the best money spent on computer parts/accessories. For a hobbyist, this may be just an expensive toy; but for the professional (or aspiring one), this is an absolute must-have piece of equipment. Once you give in and make the purchase, like me you'll wonder how you ever worked without it and you'll certainly be glad you did.**Update: I recently got together with two friends, both of which are up and coming digital designers like myself. Both of them tried out my Wacom and were so impressed that they each ordered their own the same day! The only difference being that one ordered the 'widescreen' version of my Intuos. This should speak volumes for a product that upon initial interaction they too would take the plunge and purchase one.***
Like so many others in these reviews (I should have read them first!), I can categorically say that this is one of the worst software/hardware products I've ever bought. It does not work, tech support is useless, and you should not even try to make it work. I am a computer expert with a great computer, and there is ABSOUTELY NOTHING I can do to make this work. Don't buy.
great buy at a great low price, thanks a bunch, not much more I can say about a cord. if you want a good cord at a good price this is just what you need
The documentation is so bad and so confusing that I'd rather be wired up now. It took 3 computer literate people 4 hours of work and still not working.
What can I say? It's a PoE injector. Just plug it in, attach the ethernet cables, and you're good to go.My one complaint is it doesn't appear to be compatible with gigabit ethernet. The gigabit device I plugged in only detects a 100 megabit connection.
It's cheap, it works well, and it's portable. I've always thought that Microsoft made some of the best mice and this is no exception. It's large enough to hold comfortably and has a solid feel.
This product will come up with the networks in the area. If you put in the network pass key it will connect then immediately disconnect. I bought it because I don't have alot of money and I wanted to get a wireless adapter cheap. Don't buy. Fork out the extra money on a better adapter.
I have an older model DUB-H7 D-Link 7 port hub, and since I always liked it I ordered another hub for my laptop. However, D-Link has changed this item, so you WILL NOT GET THE ONE SHOWN ON amazon.com (as of 4/11/12). Instead, the same model number now comes as a similar sized all-black unit with two "Fast Charging ports", and the Quick Install guide directs you to D-Link's online support page for a utility which, they say, will allow you to sync AND charge iPads at the same time. However, the D-Link online (and telephone) support crew were totally unable to supply the information about the "iPad Charge utility", (telephone support went so far as to say the item I had did not exist) and I'm unwilling to plug my iPad into a (possibly) counterfeit device, so I called amazon.com about a return. The very nice amazon.com rep offered to send me a replacement, which I was happy to accept. By the time it got here, I had an e-mail from D-Link support with the location for the "iPad Charge utility,":[...]I have downloaded and installed it, and it works exactly as promised, I can sync and charge my iPad simultaneously, using the DUB-H7 USB hub. Very nice!And 5 stars for amazon.com customer support, they sent the replacement 'next-day delivery' and pre-paid the return shipping!
Wow. I can not understand how people can pay $40 for the same thing. This is an amazing deal. I bought two and both work perfectly.
When I bought my HD equipment, the cost of cables blew me away. The cheapest I found in the stores that would work for me was like $30. Imagine my happiness and surprise when I found a cable that (at the time) was TWENTY FIVE CENTS that worked just as well as that $30 cable!Buy two! Sure, you can't combine shipping costs on them, but the $3.00 after all is said and done is STILL a better price than anywhere else around! At this price, even if you never use it, you can afford to keep a spare around!
This camera is great! I find that the pictures are studio quality. Just have to get used to all the different settings. Definitely recommend this to everyone.
I read all the reviews on Amazon before buying this DVD player, so I was surprised that I was so disappointed with it given all the positive reviews. To make a long story short, I wound up returning this player and exchanging it for the basic Sony DVD player that looks just like this one, has the same basic features, but no HDMI upconversion or optical digital output.I hooked up this unit to my 50 inch Sony 3 LCD projection HDTV using both the component and HDMI cables into different inputs so I could flip back and forth between the two. I saw either no difference at all, or such a subtle difference that I couldn't justifiy the extra $70 on the player and $50 on the HDMI cable.I probably wouldn't have noticed the vertical shift on 1080i had I not read about it earlier and been looking for it, but it irritated me nonetheless. Why would I pay more for a player that squished the image, even if only slightly? The vertical shift (or squishing I should say) was anywhere between 1/2 inch to an inch on 16 x 9 images in 1080i mode and slightly less in 720p. (My TV has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, so I imagine it's not meant to upconvert to 1080i). Even so, I still had a vertical image shift on 720p on some DVDs.I'm glad others had better luck with this DVD player. Either that or they never bothered to compare the HDMI hookup with component video--component video with progressive scan (480p) looks pretty darn good on an HDTV if it's a high quality DVD. I'm going to wait for HD DVD before I really upgrade next time (and I'll wait until the technology becomes affordable and readibly available.)
I have had it over a year (yes, I'm patient) but it ONLY works on my PC (with a D-link 150 USB). It will NOT do my laptop with the D-link 125 USB. It does not do my Samsung Epic (Android) or my iPad or my iPod. ONLY my desktop. I have called support...I'm always resetting my internet and my D-Link, pushing buttons, etc. Hey, I'm not the most tech savvy but this is crazy challenging and I'm going to swap it all for something better and more universal.
I use these at work, and the sound is great and the cord frees me from my desk. (I often have to travel around the building.) I work with computers andI wasn't sure how it would work with all of the electrically noisy equipment around us but it works great! Highly recommended!
This is what you need if you use a Palm and have a USB Mac (blue G3, G4, or iMac). Works flawlessly, unlike the first two 3rd party solutions (Belkin and a no-name) I tried to use. The secret is at least partly the driver - install the latest Mac software from www.palm.com and you should have no problem.Heartily recommended!
After installation, I noticed my printer wasn't working and it was this hub. I had to unplug and replug the printer at the hub. The same with my keyboard and later the same with my cam. Their online support said to try it on another PC, but I don't have another PC. After that, they wouldn't reply to my emails. It's junk.
I bought two of these so that I could could use electronics purchased from USA without any hassle (eg. Laptop / Camcorder / Camera chargers) without any hassle.One of the biggest pros:If you have noticed, sometimes plugs go into sockets in only one way, that's because one of the pins has slightly rounded edges. These plugs dont work with most adapters that you might find in India. The Kensington adapter came very useful in such a situation.Input Voltage Range: 110-220VFrequency in India is 60 Hz. So I would say the Input Frequency range is 50-60 Hz.Con:Doesnt have a USB port. This feature may or may not be important to you depending on the device you wish to charge.Overall, the device functions as stated.
Found player by searching www.videohelp.com and rated pretty good. Was disappointed at first because remote did not have an eject button and couldn't figure out how to show the playing time. Discovered that you had to hold down the stop button for eject/close. Time can be set using arrow buttons when Time highlighted. Seems to play most everything you throw at it. Rated for DivX but haven't tried that. For $62 can't be beat.
System sounds great. An amazing system for the money. The sub puts out plenty of bass.
If you're like me and don't want to spend money on Nike shoes just for the Nike+ iPod sport kit, then this what you need to get.I had been looking at just the sensor holder (that attaches to your shoe), but didn't think it was worth the price they wanted. Then I saw this combo which comes with a wrist/arm band that fits your nano snuggly with the receiver attached and the shoe sensor holder.The combination works! Placing the sensor on the laces instead of under the sole works just fine.One problem that I've heard others face is that the backing of the wrist/armband starts to tear. It's a little difficult to squeeze your nano through the fabric.But it's a great combo for a decent price.
Hi. I'm a professional musician, and I also sing online at a karaoke website. I've gone through honestly a dozen different microphones and several different headsets and mixers to get the kind of sound I want out of my recordings. Mind you, I'm picky about the way my voice sounds. I want the simplest solution with the best quality. This headset fills the bill. The sound is easily as good as a standalone headphone set, and here's where it becomes a gem-- the microphone. The microphone is of a very hight quality condenser microphone such as used in wireless recording microphones you see on performance headsets in videos. I know what I'm talking about, my voice sounds fantastic on this system. And now I can get rid of my mixer, microphone stand, large microphone, and run a thin little line into the laptop, so I'm also portable!Sennheiser is well known in the music world for its superior recording equipment, and they've learned well-- I can tell you there is not a better headset on the market for singing directly into the computer. I'm so happy I'm done looking for this perfect solution!Bottom line: buy these you won't be disappointed!
This MP3 player is the best! I listen 2 it all the time when i get a chance. U should use wall mart music store 2 download all of your songs. .88 each!!!!!
Some people seem to hate this thing, but I don't know why. It's very basic. The camera fits in, the case snaps to the camera strap so you don't lose it. As for it not having a strap of it's own, you're supposed to use the camera strap. The only thing I think is wrong with this case is that you have to buy it. It should just come with the camera. Other than that, no complaints.
This is an inexpensive product that I needed to listen to some old language tapes and it works perfectly.
I ordered these glasses for my wife and they are perfect for backyard viewing. We are a bit on in years and don't quite have the agility and dexterity we once had, but enjoy birding. The lenses are easy to adjust, the interpupillary distance easy to set and the weight is reasonable.The glasses were shipped promptly and arrived in perfect condition.The neck straps were easy to attach and enable one to carry and use the glasses from around the neck.The carrying case is good but it would have been more useful with a carrying strap. As others have commented the lens caps are easy to lose and I expect we will do so on our first trip.We are quite satisfied with our purchase.
This xm stereo is the best buy I've found in a long time! It sounds awesome and is easy to operate. Recommended!
I just needed a soft light above my head while working on my computer. This was so easy to assemble, and the 3-way feature is so convenient for other reading so I don't have to leave my spot! The plastic shield is safe, in case of accidental breakage. I'm very happy with my purchase, as with everything else via Amazon.com!!
I use the Airclick to control mi iPod, which is plugged to my car stereo's aux jack in the glove compartment. I have to touch my iPod only when it needs recharging.Another great product that the creative folks at Apple could not come up with on their own...Perfect if used in conjunction with this dock connector line-out cableIpod Dock Conn To 3.5MM Cable
If you are using a full frame camera you need a 50mm lejns and this is the best value for money out there. I would still love to get the 50mm f/1.4 AFS but bought this lens in the meantime so I could immediately start using my camera. I love it so much I plan to keep it on my film body permanently as soon as I can afford the 1.4. Trouble is I am so happy with my 1.8 that other purchases are higher on my priority list now.
I keep it in my messenger bag and take it everywhere. I especially like it when I'm having lunch alone in a restaurant. The little foam cushions began to peel off after a while so I just removed them. No biggie. This is by far the best iPad accessory I seen. And the price is amazing for the value you will get from this little easel.
I have been using AKG headphones since the mid 70's when I started seeing them on the heads of every entertainer in the recording studio environment in film and television. This said volumes to me about the acceptance by the real professionals. Bought my first pair back then and have had them over the years, occassionally upgrading to newest technology model. I happened to be in the discotheque business back then and I bought AKG's for DJ use in all six of our clubs throughout the country. These are fantastic with full range of natural sound from lows to highs. Does not color the sound and they really kick if you loop them through EQ. Ain't nothin' better. I am so spoiled that sometimes I prefer listening to concert DVD's with these on rather than listening "full room" with my very expensive and well appointed home component audio system. And I occassionally go back to my original set of AKG's purchased in 1976 and they still sound awesome, although the rubber ear pads have become rather hardened and I cant wear them for long. My only complaint about this new pair of "around the ear" phones is that you tend to sweat a bit after wearing them through a movie. I also have a set of fairly recent model 141's that are the "on the ear" smaller pad model with very soft foam pads and I must say that I probably prefer them to the full ear enclosure, for that reason. Other than that, you can't beat the undisputed champ in headphone sound, and at an amazing price point for the quality of the sound.
I have burned literally thousands of DVD's and these are the best by far! Make sure to only use the premium Line, NOT the Value Line, which are lower quality rejects.
Given the road atlas now being printed in 4 point fonts - bought this to be able to read themPlastic lens is nice as it's much lighter than the glass one I had a few decades ago -
Bracket works as advertised. It's a little tricky to get the unit square with the bracket (a bit like an old erector set), but once the unit is aligned with the projector and tightened down, it works perfectly. Would have been 5 Stars, however, the one Allen Head wrench that they provide is a bit of a Special Tool, so if that ever gets lost, I'd be hard pressed to replace it. Minor detail, but an item needs to be flawless for me to give it 5 Stars. Overall, works great and I would buy again.
Excellent cable for the money, never had a problem with it, had for over 8 months.
The best thing ever for my Garmin ique M5 GPS unit. The windshield mount was driving me crazy, kept falling down when I was driving, causing distraction and I was scared that sometime it may cause an accident due to my sudden reaction. This dashboard mount is a blessing, worth every penny of it and I highly recommend to those of you who still have any of these ique M type units.
Bought this for its length and amazing price. Excellent quality product. Impressive build quality and a true bargain here on Amazon. Highly recommended!
I've had the lens Canon 50mm f1.4 I believe is one of the best. Clear lens and a magnificent building. I refer to all interested in this type of product.
i could not get these to work on my mac?any suggestions? i could not find any suggestions to help me to get these hard to find disks to work with my mac
exact cannon product in a dented box . . . great savings - easy transaction
When it was time to replace my old Gateway desktop, I began the task of researching brands and products. As another reviewer said, I was drawn to Toshiba by their low repair history. I had horrible experience with resolution of any issue using Gateway support (their advice was always uninstall everything and see if it works), and immediately knocked them off my list. My old IBM laptop is also extinct and parts are so expensive ($250 for a battery???) so they were off the list as well.I am very happy with this computer. I have eliminated my desktop and gained a better display, larger hard drive and overall great product.
My unit was purchased in the summer of 2002, and here it is 11/2012 and it's still working with no error codes of any kind. From reading all of these reviews, I guess I got the only unit that didn't have the H07 problem! My kids were 8 and 10 when I bought this, and now they are 18 and 20 and the unit still works. They are avid movie watchers, so the player has been used to the max. Sorry so many people got bad units--Panasonic should be ashamed of themselves for not backing up their product!
Good product does just what I wanted it to do. Received quickly and priced right. Would recommend to anyone with this need.
The Landel LT-301 mailbug is a very good product and easy to use I would buy three or four for my friends at the Cancer Society if I got a good deal!
When I first hooked up the motor and turned it on, I was surprised to see Saturn reverse course and head east. I had to tweak the speed control to try and match the sidereal rate. This wouldn't be bad if you only had to do it once, but it slows down as the battery wears out (which will happen MUCH faster than the 35 hours advertised). So you'll find yourself tweaking the speed control often.The worst part about this motor is that it makes fine manual R.A. control impossible. There's no "clutch"--you can't rotate the R.A. worm gear shaft without disconnecting the motor first. But you can't reconnect the motor without first rotating the worm gear shaft so that its groove lines up with the thumbscrew on the drive shaft. So the only way to adjust right ascension with the motor attached is to loosen the R.A. lock nut and slew the telescope manually, which can be difficult at high magnifications.
I love this lens. I started with the "nifty 50" and liked it, but wanted a faster lens (I typically shoot night events such as DJ shows in bars and clubs and the 1.8 wasn't quite fast enough for the low light conditions). Added bonus- not only is this lens a bit faster, the color richness is noticably better in all lighting conditions. This lens hasn't left my camera in 3 months, it's definitely worth the added cost.
this pinseeker version works well on a golf fairway without trees that give you a narrow path for rangeing your target. Not good for a hunter..I am a hunter..had to return it to Sunny Money and they were great about helping to get a prompt refund!!!
I am in the Military and it takes me to countries all over the world...This thing has worked EVERYWERE !!!! To the person who could not get a 3 prong item to work...Were you putting it in the right end ?? I submit you look at the photo of the end you plug your device into...I see the slot for the 3rd prong. No it will not carry over that 3rd prong ( ground lead) as most other countries do not use a ground lead. They just have 2 prong devices.. The Mid east does have a 3 prong receptical, but the 3rd prong is just used as a saftey to "open" the covers on the other prongs ( select outlets) and otherwise orient the plug properly... So in a nutshell THIS IS AN ADAPTOR (from one plug type to another) NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER... So if you using a 110/240 rated item.. Use one of these and no need to worry.. If you using something that is not 240 rated..Look elsewere.. I love this item and would highly reccomend it..
I got a generic battery rather than the advertised model one. Since I got a refund, I am happy enough. It is nice that the seller let me keep the wrong one but I am not sure if want to use it for being not sure if it might cause anything to my Canon camera.
Excellent camera. Have used it for about three months now. Bunch of cool features. I prefer this to the G5 and G3 because of buttons at wrong places in those. I am sure quality G5 pictures are much better. This camera suits use by all members of the family better.
I received the tripod as described - nothing fancy but good enough (can be used for 35mm; digital; or video cameras - extends fully to 54" and holds up to 6lbs. of weight.). However, before having a chance to use it, somehow the camera mounting plate (a small piece of plastic to which the camera is attached via a "quick-release" mechanism) was lost - rendering the tripod unuseable. I have contacted Philips (the manufacturer) and am trying to get another . . . it comes out rather easily . . . be careful not to let it fall out accidentaly. Other than that, it's a nice ti-pod and I hope to use it sometime soon.
Used to replace an Acer PowerFH and has been working great for over 6 months.worked with old processor and ram.
I just bought a Canon A40 last week. I had narrowed the field down to the Canon and the Fuji Finepix 2600 and originally decided on the Fuji. After taking the 2600 home for a night and messing with it a bit, I changed my mind and traded it in for the Canon. There were several reasons...-The Canon felt much more solid. Part of this is the weight and size, being a bit bigger and heavier that a lot of digi cameras. It will probably not fit in your average shirt pocket, but I like to keep it in the case or my hands most of the time anyway. The upshot of the slightly bigger size is that the camera is laid out very well. The Fuji seemed to have appendages, because the body was so small yet the LCD and buttons kind of hung off it. The Fuji has a sliding door that covers the lens which felt pretty flimsy, whereas the Canon automatically retracts the lens and covers it when you power off or if you are in play mode for a length of time.-The Canon had many more manual options. Basically a full manual mode, programmed auto mode, and full auto mode. The Fuji does not let you adjust ISO or shutter speed.-Pics taken in low light were much better from the Canon.-The LCD screen on the Canon, although a bit smaller than the Fuji, looked clearer and more true to the actual image.-The movie mode on the Canon has audio, the Fuji does not.-Finally, I just decided that I liked the Canon name better.I am very happy I made the decision to get the Canon. I have taken about 200 pictures since I got it and have had great results. The software that came with it is quite useful. Zoom browser EX makes it very easy to organize and view hundreds of photos at a time and the Arcsoft camera suite, while very obviously created for the consumer market, is very capable.Stich mode works great and is super easy to set up. Basically the CPU does all of the work for you.My advice? BUY THIS CAMERA. You will not be dissapointed. For less [the price], and with all the features (many found only on more expensive models) it is hard to go wrong.
I purchased this cable bundled together with other products. This cable was the first to be delivered and is a great product.
Okay, it's been a few months since I purchased it so one might think this review was late in coming but it has taken me a while to properly evaluate. The verdict?Top notch replacement.. My Canon MF2110 performs excellently with this toner. No streaks, no smudge, , do fading. Just good proper quality as I'd expect from laser printer. It's also lasted fairly long, still going as a matter of fact. Though I know this is what I'll be ordering for a replacement.
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!
There was a lot of hype coming into the iPod mini. I owned a Rio Nitrus and saw that it had 4 GB and a $250 price tag. I decided to return my Nitrus and take on the mini. I got a silver one. However, the iPod mini was a huge bust and I returned it on Labor Day.First off, I was impressed by its design. It is very svelte and intuitive. The click wheel is ok but takes some getting used to. Also, there is no dedicated volume button so there is a learning curve to volume control which becomes a major pain. The click wheel is decent but its too easy to over shoot your selections. Also, going through the menus can get tedious sometimes as going back and forth is confusing, plus over shooting the menus happens all the time. iTunes is a good program although I never used the music store. Apart from a few good design and software attributes of the mini, I couldn't find much more to rave about. Now for the cons:Sound Quality: It is well known that the iPod trails its competitors in the sound quality department, and the mini makes no exception. Sure, if you have never listened to another mp3 player before, it sounds great! That is why you will read these reviews and hear good things about the sound quality. But since I have listened to the two major Sound Quality big boys- Rio and Creative mp3 players, the sound quality was extremely distinguishable, with the iPod sounding flat, not as loud, and base-less, as opposed to the loud, powerful, bass-rich Rio and Creative players. The stock earbuds are bad too. Apple refuses to release their Signal-to-Noise ratio(which is basically how powerful the sound output is), for a good reason at a marketing perspective. Rio and Creative both boast Signal-to-Noise ratios of &#62;(greater than) 95db, which is pretty good. Some 3rd party tests have revealed that the iPod's Signal-to-Noise ratio is &#60;(no more than) 86db. Almost a 10 db difference, which explains the distinguishable sound. The built in EQ hurts the sound quality more than help, since it disorts the sound more than adjust it. The EQ isn't custom, so you are out of luck if none of the presets work for you. None of the presets did a good job of improving the bass. If you want a player that has powerful output with good bass range, avoid the mini.Battery Life: The rechargeable battery life is inexcusable, considering the amount of money the player costed. The life is advertised at 8 hours, but that is when its EQ is off, volume in the middle, shuffle on and backlight off. When you actually use the click wheel a lot, have the backlight on, fiddle with the player, and have the volume up in the higher range(which you will need to do), you will be getting about 5 hours, 6 is really pushing it. I regularly had to recharge my battery. After 6 months, the battery life started to degrade. The iPod battery is known for its ability to die out, so I knew this was going to happen.Other minor things have also hurt my experience with the mini. When a song title or album or artist is too long, the iPod mini just centers the text and clips it on the end, which is really unprofessional looking. This is lazy on Apple's part, since its not that hard to do. All other players I have owned can do this. Let's go, Apple. Also, the calender/to-do/address book functions are next-to-useless since they are kind of hard to use, especially with the over sensitive click wheel. The games are ok but nothing that will keep you addicted.Apple sells its iPod/iPod Mini like hotcakes, so there is no immediate or strong need for them to improve the player. If it weren't selling good, yes, you would see them trying to improve the sound quality, battery life, and execution. However, they really don't care, since they are making loads of money off the product so its not on the top of their priority list. Apple heavily markets/advertises their players and it is really the only player I see advertised. They, along with other media and biased consumer reviews, make it seem like the best player out there but it really isn't when you have had experiences with other players.On Labor Day I returned my iPod Mini for the Rio Carbon 5GB. It has an extra gigabyte, superior sound quality(only Creative beats it, but hey, Creative makes sound cards), 5 band custom EQ, 14 hours of extra battery life, a slimmer design, a voice recorder, and easier menu navigation(in my opinion) with a more responsive and easier to use jog wheel. It's appearance isn't too bad either. I am extremely happy with my Carbon and I think it is a superior product to the iPod Mini in every aspect. The Carbon is even compatible with iTunes, a huge selling point for the iPod mini! Also compatible with WMP 10 and drag/drop capability, the software edge goes to the Carbon.The Creative Zen Micro, another 5GB player, has been praised as a good player and although I have not had experience with it, it does look good. It sports an FM tuner, Voice Recorder, and the best sound quality on the market along with 10 colors to choose from. Check it its good review on CNet.In conclusion, I think the iPod mini was decent at its time until its competition capitalized on the several disadvantages the iPod mini has, making the iPod mini an inferior product in every way. But with no immediate need or desire to improve the performance of the player, and rather just trying to make the cutest mp3 player possible, Apple is not heading in the right direction. This explains the title of this review: Too much BOOM will undoubtedly make you BUST, since its popularity(boom) is so high that it will go bust(not willing to improve it) since it has no need.I rated this two stars for the following reasons:+ Good design+ Durable and strong+ Click Wheel is good+ Software Package is good(iTunes)+ Decent games+ Easy navigation once you learn the ropes of it+ 4 GB can be a lot for some+ 5 colors- Expensive, bad value- 4GB may not be enough, and there are also 5 GB players out now- No dedicated volume control- Click wheel can be over sensitive- Menu navigation frustrating as you learn to use it- No custom EQ, only presets that disort- Bad included earphones- Sub-par sound quality with a low range of bass, generally flat- Can be louder- Bottom of the barrel battery life, which is inexcusable- Battery gets weaker over time, can go dead after 400-500 charges- No useful extra features FM tuner or Voice Recorder- Tough to use &#34;extras&#34; like Calender or Address Book, better used on a PDA or even yet, Pen and Paper- Apple heading in wrong direction when it comes to improving the player, they just want the best design rather than best performance. A form over function kind of approach.- Too many people have one- Better players of this catergory out there, such as the Rio Carbon or Creative Zen MicroOne sentence summary: If you don't care about sub-par performance on sound from an mp3 player or low battery life, and just want a cute little mp3 player, the iPod mini may be right for you- if you don't like its superior alternatives such as the Rio Carbon or Creative Zen Micro.
I agree completely D.Welker!! The same thing happend to me also with the head-jack! They need to do a product RECALL! At first the product works really well then after awhile of use it starts to 'malfunction' increasing from that one problem. I woudn't recommend this product to anyone.
This is a great camera, it takes beautiful pictures. As with any camera you have to know its limitations. For this one of course if you use the alkaline bateries, you will be very disapointed; I always use the CRV3. It cost a little more but for over 200 pictures at the SHQ mode and LCD on most off the times ( I found those bateries on Ebay for about $5.00 a piece) for 2 weeks in Europe taken about 2000 photos I used 8 CRV3. I sugest using the auto mode for all around shooting with flash turn off and take the photo in the shade. avoid bright back ground. Use the AE locked when shooting people ( point the camera 4&quot; at the face of the person the press AE lock move back compose then shoot). For downloading to the computer, I just use the flash card reader. And for photo editing camedia sofware is great. Fix them up then burn to CD then print them at Sams club for 15 cents each. Finally, for every new camera if you want the have the best photos, you will have to spend alot of times playing with it. For me, it took me 5 month and shoot about over 4000 pictures to get know all its strong point and limitations. I am highly recomended this camera.(I also own the C4000 great camera, a step up from the D560)
I had the same experience as a few other reviewers in that I could not get the pen to interface with my laptop or desktop computers despite significant time spent with tech support.
This little guy did the trick. I had a nasty hum coming through my sound system. Thought I would give it a try, and it worked great!! Very easy to install, if you can attach a cable to a cable box, then this will be a breeze. I connected mine directly to the box outside, and it cancelled out all humming. Best of all, none of my programming was interrupted, and all HD channels work great.
The cable did come in a sealed bag, but it works great and was a good buy for the price. Cable came in a great time. I would recommend this seller for cables.
I checked this out on tape from my public library. After 5 or 6 tapes, I still didn't know what it was about, and I stopped caring. If I hear the narrator say, &quot;Harriet said&quot; at the end of one more sentence, I was going to scream. I never finished it. It was that bad. I don't know what the hype is all about. Spend your time on better things.
I have this card installed in my Linux box. Had to compile driverto get it working. Read a comment from the author of the driverthat this was an &quot;entry level card, more for connectivity thanfor performance&quot; and, in my opinion, this has turned out to betrue. It is fine for everyday operation -- transfer a few filesaround, access resources remotely, etc. However, the card hashung my machine reliably everytime I attempt large file transfers(&gt;25MB), requiring a hard reboot. I searched around on the netand found several people had the same experience. So buy withcaution!
Another great the purchase! Easily Adjustable circular polarizer! very clean and threaded on easily. It works great on knocking down the light on the moon, to get very nice images.
Sometimes it's hard to find supplies for older equipment. It was very easy to locate this typewriter ribbon at Amazom.com.
Ummm.... I'm nor really sure how to review cables other than say they work and work well. There was nothing wrong with them when they came in and still nothing wrong with them 2 months later. So all is well.
I purchased this modem due to the great reviews it received both at Amazon and else where, but after I got it out of the box and installed it, everything became a huge let down. First of all, it wouldn't even dial out properly. I called Trendnet's tech support for assistance, but I probably shouldn't even bothered; it seemed that their service reps didn't even know the basics (They put me on hold for 5 minutes to come back and tell me to open up control panels, and then I'm hold again for another 5 minutes, just so they can tell me to open up my modem properties). Anyways, I decided to check this thing out on my own, so I spent hours trying to figure out what was wrong with it. It came down to typing in some initialization commands.Even with all the efforts, the modem is still not stable and has trouble dialing out often. The only reason I giving it 2 stars is because it at least keeps me connected once it does decide to work.So the lesson is that if you want stability in a product, look else where.
An excellent printer at a very reasonable price. Fast with excellent output, even when using small fonts. I did not find any problems with print output quality, objectionable noise, etc. that were mentioned in other reviews.
There's really nothing to say other than "what else would one expect from SanDisk?" They can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned. Superior product, never fails, ahead of the pack - on top! Hey, I'd like to work for them...really!Oh, and that cool little plastic snap box that everything fits into perfectly. Awesome packaging. Dang that SanDisk is somethin' else!'
The only problem with the headphone is that it has a German plug. Luckily, we had adapters so we could begin charging it. Otherwise, the product, recommended by a friend who uses it, is exactly what we expected.
I read all the hype about how you need a plated/shielded HDMI cord and that this one wouldn't work at all. This cord works 100% perfectly. I only tried it with one TV set up so I don't know if I used it with or near a receiver whether there would be some sort of interference or not. Plugging it directly into a TV works great!
Read if you using cable modemRemember when you purchased a wireless network product - it is still a very young technology and it is not perfect. Get ready to put effort into learning basic network vocabulary - IP address, Domain name, server, Gateway etc.Once you recieved this product and installed it you will be calling the customer support- "I gurantee It". Be prepared - make it easy on yourself and customers support guys. After what seems to be an interminal wait there is a living breathing soul on the other end of the phone. He or she will guide you through the process of intallation and set up. Take careful notes. You dont want to be wasting your time calling customer service again and again.I use my wireless card on Sony Lap-Top down-stairs while the Network Bridge is up-stair. My house is about 3500 sq, ft,. Reception (meassured in signal strength and transfer rate shows good to excellent)is very good. You will still have problems once in a while. all you need to do is turn off your cable modem unhook your wireless bridge wait for 30 sec., turn the cable modem then network bridge and try again. This process will solve 98% of your problems once you have it set-up right.But man what convienience. Imagine lying in your bed comfortably popped up surfing your favourite sites. Read news , mail, shop, chat and when your spouse is asleep hit the (...) sites.I am having a great time with this device. I am not very tecnical but I am writing to encourage folks to take the wireless plunge. (...)
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.
My son 6 year old got this camera for Christmas and he loves it. It takes decent pictures and is very easy to use. He has taken it on vacation to Disney and it keeps him away from my digital camera. It does not have a lot of memory space but a cheap 2GB memory card will give them all the space they need. I also chose this camera over the Kid Tough Digital Camera because he is also able to play games on it making it a travel necessity.
I got my Edge keyboard used over two years ago. At that time, the battery charge would last a few days, and this has held up - still goes 4-5 days on a charge, which works fine for me, although much less than advertised. (Since the keyboard is bricked when the battery dies, I consider myself lucky). The bluetooth has synced reliably with my iMac. I have liked the keypad operation. The trackpad is nice, but its buttons are not ergonomically located. I find I use my Wacom tablet for most drawing and dragging operations, which my hand cannot do reliably with the trackpad and its buttons. That's an annoyance.Unfortunately, I just lost a key. For a couple of days the 'six' key would appear to stick and start entering endless 'sixes'. Now I cannot get it to work at all, although sometimes a 'six' will pop up when pressing the a key. I can use the Edge until I get a new keyboard, but have to copy and paste 'six's.So my Edge has reached end-of-life, a shame since I have another old trackpad keyboard (not Logitech) that has behaved flawlessly for 15 years. I have enjoyed my years with the Edge, but could only recommend it to someone who will be happy with a life span of ~3 years and a somewhat awkward trackpad operation. The non-replaceable battery and early breakdown tells me Logitech considered this keyboard as a disposable item from the earliest design phase. I can't bring myself to buy another, although I am a fan of other Logitech products.
It's pretty small, but that could be a plus or minus depending on your intended use. Under Vista, it was recognized immediately, tracks well, and the buttons work fine. Very good price ($19) for this type of product. I use it as a secondary mouse on my main computer for certain apps, and as the primary on my laptop. For me, it is an awesome mouse!
It's a Beautiful Monitor, and once you set it up correctly it's one of the best available on the market for the money. I love this monitor now; but it wasn't always that way. The first week I owned it, I was frustrated a lot; It was always either too light or too dark. The factory presets are lousy. But after a lot of tweeking, I got it just right. Now I can't live without it. The colors are rich, movies and games look fantastic, and all the added space on my desk is wonderful.
I love being able to get such quick access to the online game code instead of having to wait for it to be mailed to me & the convenience of being able to get the code without having to leave the comfort of my home!
the player arrived defective, technical support was difficult to access and barely helpful even then. suppose i could've exchanged the player for another, but by then i was ready to hurl it out the window and in no mood for another. sounds like others have had better experiences with this, fortunately.
i bought this item based on the price because i needed 2 HDMI cords for my house and my ps3. when i orded it i excpected a bad quality picture and sound. i recently got it shipped to me after only 2 buisness day. i put it to the ultimate test when i compared this to my 100 dollar monster cord and they were both the exact same quality and sound. i would totally recomend this product to anybody looking for a HDMI cord
This unit is the worst Linksys product that I have ever encountered. The ISP assigned IP does not renew except when rebooted (must do once a day). The VPN quit working after a week. Linksys' support is even worse. They say &quot;yeah we know but we can't do squat right now&quot;. So I say why the hell did you release that to the public. Haven't you heard of testing.... what a concept. I guess that's what happens when you get too big.
I am a transcriptionist who works in a busy and noisy production department. These headphones are wonderful for drowning out background and ambient noise. Definitely worth the money!
There only have two colors as normal, fade red color,it's not a good decision for me. I want to save money but I have to throw it away.
I've used this for a few weeks now, sturdy feeling, my iPad3 fits perfectly into the notches and lastly its super affordable. Haven't taken it on trips, but don't see why not. Already bought another for the parents.
I bought this camera after returning the camera called Lumix by panasonic, because the Lumix didnt have audio during video, which is very important to me. Anyways, this camera is awesome with all the features including zoom during video, audio, crisp pictures, etc. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because during video recording you can hear a low buzzing noise during playback. The picture quality is excellant but the underlying buzz noise is kinda a drag. Also, you need to read your manual and reset some settings if you want to use flash or not during auto mode. Its the BSS ON/OFF setting. I added some pics if you wanna see them. Good batter life for a digital camera. Buy rechargeables of course.
WONDERFULL VOICE RECORDER AND EXCELENT MP3 PLAYER WHEN YOU RECORD IN STEREO PCM YOU KNOW THE DIFERENCE WITH A WAW O MP3 RECORD , THE MICS ARE EXCELENTE QUALITYBUY THIS AND SAY GOODBYE TO MP3 PLAYER , SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR USB MEMORYVERY VERY FAST MEMORY USB READER AND WRITER AND YOU HAVE 8 G YOU LIKE MORE SPACE 16 OR 32 G ADITIONAL WITH YOUR MICRO SD, I HAVE ANOTHER OLYMPUS VN 620 AND IT THIS WAS GOOD THIS NEW 710 IS 1000 TIMES MOREBETTER MORE LIGTH AND EXCELENT SOUND, ALL IS GOOD
I like the slim line product because they take up less space on my shelves. I have used both the colored and the clear cases and only had 1 or 2 broken ones out of perhaps 1000. These did not ship in the Memorex package pictured on the Amazon site. They were shipped as bulk in 4 25-case plastic wrapped units inside a cardboard box. The correct description is "bulk packaging".
This was a perfect fit for our cell phone and camera - 2 uses in one!The enclosed larger SD card was great to put the micro into and in to our card reader with no problems at all! I would highly recommend this item at the price we got it for. It was quality all the way.
I bought these grills to replace a set of flimsy ones that came with the 8in. speakers that I mounted in my doors These are heavy guage, plain grills and they don't fall off everytime I shut the door.
The product does exactly what it's supposed to do. Set-up was extremely easy. Can't beat the price. Recommended.
I have been more than pleased with the quality of the Lexmark High-Yield High-Resolution Color Cartridge for my Lexmark Z22 Printer. It far outlasts the regular ink cartridges and is worth the price.
this thing does make some noise. but not as much as others might have you beleave say i have it on a E6600 and i set it to 95% powerall the time and my CPU never leaves the 30's C except on a nice hot day in which it might hit about 48C if you are a person that likes dead silience then this is not for you go to water cool but hey once you start playing those games you cant hear a dame thing from the fan plus i like to hear my fans it lets me know they are working it beats have your CPU or GPU blowout because you ddidnot hear the fan stop LOL
Another great bargain. I read many of the reviews. The review from Joan E. Ebberts was most helpful. Put the lamp together in about 5 minutes. It uses standard bulbs and the plastic shade diffuses the light very well. Base is very heavy so the lamp is sturdy. I put a bright-white CFL bulb in and it looks good.
A great little DVD player. The remote features work well and don't leave anything on the screen once they are set, and the screen is a nice matte finish which reduces glare, while still providing a nice bright image. The automatic eject feature is a little troublesome to anyone trying to use the player for an art installation, but a little gaff tape solves that. After using a combination of Coby, Phillips and the older model of Audiovox portable tablet DVD players in an art installation (multiple players running for 8 hours a day) this one gets my vote as favorite model. The new remote is much better than the old design. The whole thing is sturdier and feels less cheaply made than the pricier Phillips. The Coby player is not bad either, but the Audiovox seems to go a step beyond in its design and functionality for the price.
I didn't expect the round portion of this cable to be as heavy as it is. I assumed it was made out of plastic or something. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it is made out of a nice, heavy, solid rubber material. Helps it stay put on my desk.
The best non DSLR camera I have seen. I have taken 1000's of pictures with this magnificient camera and everything has come out very nicely. A great outdoor/indoor camera. 10X optical zoom delivers razor sharp images with the highest detail even at the full zoom. VR works well to compensate camera movements. Produces life like images in any shooting condition. LCD and viewfinder are good too. Almost full manual control over everything. Menus are easy to follow and works well. In camera editing is a good tool to adjust contrast and sharpness. Eliminates red eye also. Smaller copies of pictures can be created within the camera and this is very useful if you are planning to e- mail your pictures because you dont need to resize the images once you have downloaded the images to your computer. Battery is powerful but better to have an extra one. Needs high speed CF cards like Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme 3. TIFF and RAW images are out of this world but takes up lot of writing time and space. Startup time is around 3 seconds but camera has power saving stand by mode which is very effective. This camera is made out of high quality materials meant to last. The look and the feel of this camera is awesome. Another great camera from Nikon for serious photographers.
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 bought this for my 11 year old son for school and it's great! We live in Minnesota and stuffing boots, snowpants, mittens, hats AND books, homework, lunch have rendered other backpacks useless with broken zippers, torn pockets and shredded edges. This pack takes my boy's less-than-gentle treatment like a pro... not only does it easily fit the boots, snowpants, hats, mittens, books, homework and lunch, but he also easily fits a football in the outside pocket. Amazing. Worth every penny.
It worked fine for a few months but now the sound coming out is really fuzzy in other words it's ready for the garbage... hold on... ok it is now in the garbage can. Btw I never moved this around at all.Good thing I waited to review this.
Well I've Seen and read all the other reviews, and i don't normally post a review but i felt compelled to do so in this case. I had ordered these cables and they arrived very quickly with prompt shipping, so i was very pleased to start off with. When i opened the cable it seemed to be decent quality, so to say the least i was happy when i plugged it in and it worked.Although as in most cases you get what you pay for and in this case the metal connector on the end ended up coming out of the piece and breaking the whole hdmi cable while it was simply plugged into the back of my tv after about a month. This was a huge inconvenience as i had to get pliers and take the piece out of the slot because it was stuck.I then went out and ordered a better quality cable, and in the mean time i used the hi-def cables that come with the hd cable box and to my amazement they looked 100x better then the hdmi cable did. As they filled the whole screen with hi-def television, eliminating the need to zoom while using the cheap cable which caused the picture to be crappy, just so i can see what is going on.In Conclusion the reason i give it 2 starts is because all in all it is not a horrible product, but after all it is a 1 dollar + shipping hdmi cable and compared to the more expensive one is does lack a lot of important things and quality. I know a lot of people say well hey it's only a buck rite? But in my own personal opinion either spend a couple more bucks say around $15... To get something of decent quality or you are going to have to keep buying these cheap cables. All in all product did work and provided a pretty good picture so i guess if your just looking to de-clutter you wires or leave some space for hi-def gaming cords then this in not that bad of a deal. Otherwise i would spend a couple more bucks.
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.
This is a very good mid-entry Camcorder with the more than the standard features. This extremely compact unit nails the basic necessities (LCD screen, LCD swivel, steady-shot, 2-nightshots, and excellent output options - IEEE, S-video, RCA). You get all the Sony amenities of scroll-select dial and a slew of A/V rec/playback options. Sony pushes the value-added package with the tight Carl Zeiss lens; the true optical zoom capabilities has something to be desired with the 1.7-3.3-33 ratio. However, you can't complain too much with the 20x and 120x digital option that performs quite decently. The color view finder can extend and pivot - quite a nice mechanical option while having the ability to save battery life or if you're doing fixed-position video taping.The digital photo on Memory Stick is a thing of beauty (transfer to tape and vice versa also an option). The TRV11's size is comparable to a digital camera. This allows me to just carry the TRV11 around having the option of motion or still capture - forget the digital camera (as long as you've got good lighting).My only complaint is a Catch22 - the MV tapes can only be inserted from the bottom of the unit. This creates a problem for tripod mounted shooting. Sony organizes all this technology into such a small package - it's hard to complain. 4 stars for the standard Sony-pricing premium though.
I am so glad that I brought this camera back. It was nothing but trouble. I could not even get it to load the software in order to see the pictures I had taken. I called Polaroid, no help. I emailed, no help. They even suggested that I buy a different camera. That was the only good advice that I got from them. I am still looking for another, but be sure it WILL NOT be a Polaroid. I will never buy another Polaroid anything. I helped several family members and friends avoid problems with them too. Stay away if you don't want problems.
UPDATE 2: I replaced my unit under warranty. The VCR picture quality is now excellent. It is as good as any VCR I own. Also, the tape counter now works ok. On the first unit I got, the VCR picture quality was poor.UPDATE 1: MY UNIT HAS DEVELOPED AN ANNOYING QUIRK.When playing a tape recorded in SLP speed, the VCR will sometimes play it at the SP mode. It is dependent on where in the tape you start playback. If you rewind the tape, you can find a spot where it plays OK, and then scan forward. This is on old tapes that I have used many times.ORIGINAL REVIEW:For a lower end unit, this is a good deal, with nice features for the price. However, it does not have all the great features of a higher priced unit.I really like the DVD player on this unit. It works much better than any of my other DVD players (maybe because it is newer). It recognizes the DVD almost immediately. Jumping to different features on the DVD (like the menu, or different scenes) is very quick and without any glitches.I bought this DVD unit because it plays VCD. It is one of the few remaining DVD's that play VCD's (an old Asian format). It also plays CDR's. I haven't tried the various DVD recordable formats yet. I will report when I do.The remote control works very well. The system has a very quick response to the remote control. I have had other units, like Panasonic, where the remote control is not so reliable. It has some nice features, like a 30 second commercial skip, and all the usual ones, like flipping to the last channel viewed.The menus are fairly easy to navigate. Programming the timer recorder is a good and easy as I have seen on any unit. It is certainly easier than on the Go, Pansonic or Zenith models.The VCR works fine, and has a good mechanism. The picture quality is not that great when recording SLP mode. Playback of tapes recorded in the SLP (sometimes called EP) other players do not look as good when played on the Daewoo. I haven't tried the higher quality setting yet. The scan, and slow motion modes work well, although there isn't a choice in speeds.The DVD portion has composite video out or S-video outputs. Like all DVD/VCR combos I have seen, the composite video only works with the DVD and does not work with the VCR. If you have a TV with composite video inputs, you hook up the DVD portion to that, and then you hook up the VCR to a different input on your TV. On the TV, you can watch the DVD player from either the composite inputs or the VCR inputs. The S-Video also only works on the DVD player. With many other DVD/VCR combos, the S-Video will also work for the VCR/tuner (especially those VCR's that can play SVHS tapes). I don't know why they can't convert the signal so that everything could go through the composite inputs.Being a cheap model, here are the features that aren't as good as a more expensive model:-When you turn it on, it always goes to DVD mode first. I use the TV monitor and VCR more often, so this is a minor inconvenience. It does change modes very quickly.-The remote control is not universal, so you can't use it to control your TV.-I could use more audio output jacks, so I could hook it up to both my stereo and my TV, without having to use splitters.-Will not play SVHS tapes (I actually haven't tried one, so I don't know for sure).-The display on the unit is very limited. When playing a VCR tape, it only shows "PLAY", and not the time or any other info.Note, I did a lot of researching on Amazon for DVD/VCR combinations. None of them got good reviews from the readers. They all seemed to have reliability problems. Why is that? It may be that DVD/VCR combinations are so new that they aren't reliable yet, or only the people who have problems with them bother to write reviews.In many reviews of different VCR's I see people complaining that you can't record in LP mode. LP is the medium quality setting where you get 4 hours on a tape. LP mode is no longer a popular option and is almost nonexistant these days. The improvements of the SLP or EP mode (6 hours per tape)have made the LP mode obsolete.
I just got the RH910 for me, and the RH10 for my wife.After reading so many good reviews, I do not believe these 2 little guys are that bad.I transferred about 150 mp3 to RH910. It did not complained when transferring. But when playing back, only about 10 files can be played. All of the rest just got a Can not play message. Why? Do not tell me because I do not know how to use the software. I had a first generation MD player. The software for the MD player is much harder to use.Then I gave RH10 a shot. Guess what? Even worse. All of the 150 files even can not be transferred. I just got a message said can not transfer. No reasons.Hahaha. It is funny, right?
I ordered these 2 Audiovox Portable DVD Players for my kids for Christmas as their big suprise gifts... THEY LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! The quality is absolutely GREAT!!!! These kits are so nice!!!! They absolutely love them!!!! The pictures are so clear!!!! Thank you so much for living up to your promise to deliver quality merchandise!!!!
I received this mouse as a birthday gift several years ago, and it continues to work without fail in a demanding environment. I recently purchased aMicrosoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 - Graphitefrom Best Buy, and while it's a great mouse (and tracks on more surfaces), I still prefer this out. The newer mice have the Bluetrack technology, yes, and the benefits of a nano-receiver, but this is still one of the best purchases you could make.PROS+ Compact design fits well on cramped surfaces-- and your hand.+ Quiet but distinctive clicks on the scroll wheel give you exacting control-- this is something the new Mobile Mouse series seems to lack.+ Impressive range and battery life make it tool for the road and your desk.+ Quiet mouse buttons nevertheless have a distinctive sound, so you'll never be left in the dark as to when you've pressed the button.+ The battery hatch makes replacing batteries easy.CONS- IF you're used to nano receivers, then the flash drive-sized one here might come as a bit of a shock. But really, it's not a problem.- Unlike the new Mobile Mouse series, these ones have no on/off switch to save power-- when the dongle's out, the mouse is on. Something to consider for desktops.- As reliable as the mouse is, it uses the 2.4GHz spectrum. Normal users shouldn't have trouble with this, but I found a dramatic decrease in range because I use this mouse now for a stationary desktop. No, that's not the problem -- but the presence of a nearby router, a Logitech wireless set, and other 2.4GHz-band gadgets hurts.Anyway, it's an older mouse, but still a must buy!
I did a lot of researching before deciding to buy this brand and type. I needed some disks for my new laptop to make system recovery disks. These arrived in good time with Prime shipping and I was able to get the job done quickly. I have used Maxell products for years and trust their quality. I am happy with my purchase.
When you think about some of the trends in design of the last few years you see some interesting developments. With Apple and their iTunes, iPod, and OSX products for example there is an approach to using glossy surfaces or software user interfaces that communicates that classy glassy texture on buttons, title bars, and elsewhere.Later in the Vista era, we have the widescreen monitors with the glossy surfaces on the screen and in some cases, the outer rims of the display. There is the DELL XPS and the HP Pavillions that also have have this approach to surface texturing on the cases for the computers, in black. Then Vista carries this trend forward in the operating system itself. In combination this gives us great modernity and style to our everyday use of computers in business and personal areas.It is great when a keyboard can advance this directions in ways you don't anticipate. From the recharge stand which looks better than many phone chargers, and the keyboard where all the buttons work with or without special software, you are off to a great start. But the keyboard itself, completes this symphony of pre-2050 Minority Report style of shimmer, gloss and glass and does so by not just conforming to the surface textures of the other equipment. It continues this in fine fashion with a slim profile and a careful balance between the wrist rest and the other parts of the keyboard. In short, this is the keyboard to have for the computer and consumer electronics of the next few years and I've enjoyed quite well in the few months, I've owned one.
I bought the frame as a birthday gift for my sister. It was a big hit. Little more than I wanted to spend at first. Once it arrived I was very happy with my choice. She can now have several pictures of her nephews on her desk without all the clutter.
I read up on this lens before buying it and I would suggest doing that if you are thinking about picking one up. First it is a large piece of glass and it is heavy which I knew going into this purchase. It isn't the type of lens you want to pack around due to the weight. I find it better to have it set up on the tripod to move around and hopefully not to far. I found that there is a learning curve going to this size of lens from what I had been using. I am still working on getting the sharp pictures I would expect to get with this lens. I use it mainly on a full frame 5D Mark II. Due to the weight, you want to also purchase some type of Gimball head that can handle the weight plus a little extra. I use a Jobu but still fine it will vibrate in the wind and you don't want that if you are looking for sharp pictures. I have moved my Jobu adjustments around to reduce it as much as possible. Also you will most likely want a remote shutter release to cut down camera vibration as much as possible. The polarizing filter is real nice to have but it comes at a price so be prepared. The lens is nice but be ready to spend more to set it up where it is useable. Make sure you have a good heavy duty tripod for it also. I believe the lens runs about 11 lbs. and with the a Gimball and camera we are talking heavy! I have also used the 2X Canon multipier with this lens making it a 800mm lens. It works fine but your picture quality will go down of course. The only down fall of this lens is it has a tendency to draw a crowd and people want to look through it. All in all other than the weight it is a great lens.
Just add me to the growing list of disatisfied owners. For the last year the printer worked fine, even after I changed the ink cartridges. Now the printer produces streaked pages but mostly nothing at all. Another problem is that the printer will not work unless all of the cartridges have an ink supply. What if I just want to print in black & white? Why can't this printer function without the color ink? $$$$$$ They want you to buy the overpriced cartridges, and they dry out if not used.All I can say is READ THESE REVIEWS before purchasing a new printer.
I purchased this case for my brand new Canon S5 IS because I wanted a minimal, super-lightweight case for when I'm only carrying the camera (no lenses, flash, etc.) This case fits perfectly when used correctly. I have another case to carry the camera plus accessories, but when I'm only carrying the camera itself, I don't want to tote a large, padded case.You must have your camera strap attached to your camera (not the case), and you snap the case's little loop over one side of your camera strap. To keep the case from catching on the strap buckle, move the buckle to high on the strap arm.Don't try to cram batteries into the interior pocket -- you can carry an extra memory card, but that's it. Batteries will be crushed against the back of the camera.As mentioned in other reviews, the camera lens cover will not stay on well, but that's because of the crappy quality of the lens cover; it will pop off if it rubs against any case, not just this one. [...].If you want a sturdy, lightly padded, close-fitting case to offer protection when you're toting only the camera, this case is great! If you want to carry a bunch of accessories, buy something else.
The Nikon D50 is a superb digital SLR camera that really can do it all. This camera is aimed at everyone from the beginning amateur to the professional who wants a spare SLR body to supplement a higher end camera body. The D50 allows the amateur to own an SLR body for about the price of a high-end point-and-shoot pocket camera. Of course, on top of this one must buy one or more Nikon (or compatible) lenses, but good lenses for this camera can be had at very reasonable prices.In this review I will not elaborate a lot on the various features this camera has, since such information is available in more detail elsewhere. But there are certain things about this camera that really are impossible not to like. The autofocus is quick and sure, and features several modes including an automatic multi-field mode that tracks the subject. This, combined with the lightning-fast data buffer, allows the user to take rapid-fire shots of sporting events. And the various exposure modes available on the camera make good exposures, sharp focus, and vivid colors a snap. This is a really great camera for the enthusiastic amateur who does not want to stop and figure out F stops, depth of field, etc. Thus, the D50 offers the photographer an alternative to point-and-shoot cameras which also provide computerized exposure modes, but it has more advanced electronics than most of them, and most importantly it can utilize professional quality Nikon lenses to which the lenses on most pocket cameras cannot really compare.Accessories? The obvious one is the choice of lens (or lenses). This camera is offered body-only or as part of various "kits" which provide some very good lens choices. You will need an SD card which is where the images are stored. Most users will do well to go with at least a 1GB Secure Digital (SD) card. Yes, Nikon deviated from its usual commitment to the CF format, and the D50 uses the SD format. No problem. Other accessories for the serious amateur will include a spare battery for the camera, and yes, perhaps an external flash. The camera comes with a very decent built-in flash which is fine for casual snapshots, but for the serious amateur the Nikon SB800 (my favorite) or SB600 is a must.Basically, right out of the box, with a good SD card and lens, the D50 will do more than a high-end pocket camera for a similar price. But unlike the pocket camera, the D50 is a camera that one can grow into, right up to the level of near-pro. This is a fine piece of equipment.Construction of the D50 is outstanding. It is plainly a solidly-built, quality instrument that feels great in one's hand--this is no flimsy amateur toy. This is a rugged piece of equipment that if treated with respect will give years of enjoyment.The D50 is one of the very best deals out there as of February 2006 for the serious amateur photographer who wants to graduate to a digital SLR.
I love the image quality on the scans. Scans of negatives are excellent (although I can't compare to a true film scanner). Scans of photos are great, too. Compared to the Epson 4180 I returned, image quality of negatives is MUCH better on the Canon.The software was easy to install on my Windows XP computer.However, I've had some annoyances with this scanner. I still give it 5 stars because image quality is my priority, and I don't do a high volume of scanning.* I had to return 2 scanners because of particles under the glass. If you look closely, you can see some "ferning" patterns and white dots near the top of the glass where the light rests (in the EXACT same place on both scanners!). Canon says they apply an anti-glare coating to the underside of the glass which may look foggy or hazy. I'm not sure what happened with my first 2 scanners, but the 3rd has no artifacts under the glass.* The cover for the film scanning light is a flimsy paper thing. As well, you cannot scan many negatives at once. If you scan a good quantity of film, this would be bad. For me, it's not much of an issue.* No driver for Macs.* So-so photo-editing software. Again not an issue for me since I already have great software.
Well it's just a connector, purchased 2 of these and no problems...quick shipping (free). A happy customer here.
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.
I plugged it in to my machine. Windows made "Chirp" sound it makes when I plug in a flash drive, and the little green icon in the lower right showed up, that I click to removed the drive, and the J drive appeared in my Folders pane in Windows. But when I clicked on the J drive, I got an error message saying "Please insert a disk into Drive J".Doesn't work. POS.
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
Why wouldn't Amazon need a review on a Xbox points code? As soon as I got their request, I knew I had to let the world know how wonderful this code tasted.
The 5160 is my second ReplayTV unit. I also have a 4508 that I just love.My problem with the 5160 is that you have to download a humongous operating system update from SonicBlue's network before you can do anything with it, and SonicBlue's network isn't robust enough to handle all the download requests it seems to be getting this Christmas season. My connection kept timing out an hour or two into the download, and as a result it took me three days of trying to finally complete the setup process. Meanwhile, SonicBlue's tech support department was no help at all. Sometimes I couldn't even get through; other times the wait to speak to a representative was over an hour.I'm a fan of SonicBlue's products, but I'd hold off on the 5160 until SonicBlue works the kinks out. To capitalize on the holiday buying season, SonicBlue seems to have rushed these units out the door before they were ready.
Only buy cables from people like this, Radio shack charges three times as as much for same product. Thanks will buy again.
I really like this scanner but its very loud after it scans when the scanning mechanism goes back to the top.
This is a great product. I had some issues with hooking it up but that was me not the product. The remote is a little confusing lots of buttons but after awhile I was able to figure it out. The directions are confusing and make it really hard to understand so I just sort of wing it.
The product worked well for an hour before it began freezing up on the DVD I was trying to watch. Thinking something was possibly wrong with the DVD, I placed the disc in another player and it ran perfectly. I took the DVD back to the Phillips DVP5982 to see if it would run properly, and it kept freezing around the same points again. My computer DVD-ROM drive is better than this and it is over four years old. Save your hard earned money. Buy something else.
The characters in Restless are so appealing it is hard to put the book down until they play out their parts in the novel. The story never slows down, is never too much to believe and has a facination in the details of "spying." I read it in one sitting and wished it could have gone on longer.
This is defiantly the best there is, It works perfectly for my ps3 or Xbox 360 couldn't believe how great this worked for me I recommend it to anyone that wants the best for an awesome hdmi experience. I bought more expensive hdmi's before and they don't come even close to this one they either didn't work promptly or just did not detect the sysmtem
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.
I used this in my india trip and it did its job pretty good,it did not break or get overheated
I have a Canon S-300 printer that I have had for a long time. I have been having trouble finding printer cartridges for it lately. It is probably because this cartridge is one of the cheapest ones on the market. The price of the refill cartridges was one of the important factors in choosing this printer. With some printers, you can buy a new printer cheaper than the cost of the refill cartridges!
Purchased to run programs off of, like a harddrive. The speed is indeed better than most USB sticks. If all you need is storage, there are many choices, but if you need storage & access speed (R & W) then the Corsair is a better choice.
Maybe I just got lucky - I'm not sure why these got such bad reviews. I am on my second spindle of these and I have yet to have a bad DVD. Great, especially for the price!
This is a great product, very easy to set up, it works perfectly and it has plenty of features. I do have kids at home and this does bring comfort in checking them from work, from my cell phone and to have images recorded in my home computer. Objectives met 110%.
I returned all the Netgear stuff I had purchased because of problems and because of bad customer tech help and replaced it with the Wireless Broadband Router with 3-port switch and print server and the wireless PC card for notebooks. Had it up and running in 20 minutes! Instructions are very detailed and precise and not too &quot;techie&quot;. Now I can sit on my couch in front of my TV and surf the web while my other PC and printer, etc is 2 rooms away. I just love it!!!!
When I decided to purchase this detector after seeing it in stores, I went to Cobra's web site. I read about it, and found the price on this product to be $5 more than the store. I decided to check this site and a variety of others to see if they had this product. WOW, The price on the cobra site much more than the price here. This is my 5th detector purchase. I also have purchased and still own Bell's, Cobras, Valentine one, and unadins. Although I have found this detector to be second best to my Valentine one, This detector is 120 dollars as opposed to the four hundred range. As with any detector except the V1, this detector really detects about 180 degrees. It does not have seperate rear detectors. However rear detecton is verry rarely necessary unless you are going below the min. speed limit. I found this detector to be on par or better than any other detectors I own. It's sound needs to be louder, but it's actual detectoin is supurb. This detector preforms like a detector more than twice it's price. If you are looking for 250 detecton at a 100 dollar price, this is your best shot.
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.
The ear buds feel right when running, they have an assortment of sizes which is also nice; however, the cord is pre-formed to retake its curved shape....so it breaks easily. meaning, when you are done with the product, and putting it back in it's case, the cord has a good chance that it will split and tangle. Amazing sound though out-weighs some cosmetic features.
Unreal, got here quick in good condition and is just what I wanted. Thank You
I want to describe my experience with this TV even though Amazon does not currently offer it. (Perhaps with good reason.)My television worked fine for two weeks. Then it developed the buzz at start-up that others have described. After a few days it would not turn on. I purchased this from Cr*tchfie*d (four thou). I am going to find out if they really honor their 30 day money back guarantee.The picture quality with HD broadcasts was superb. Quality for SD DirecTV broadcasts was only fair to poor. Some channels appeared muddy or out-of focus with an overall smudgy appearance. Even the best SD channels were worse than my old 50 inch Pioneer rear projection TV which never failed to turn on in ten years.This was actually the second tv that I received. The first came with several cracks running through the screen image and a heavily dented chassis.The manufacture date for my set is December 2003. The problem with the buzz comes from the television's very expensive (two hundred fifty) halogen lamp. The lamp is either no good or something in the television's circuitry is causing them to burn out prematurely. Sony rates them to work for approximately 1 year of average viewing.In searching the internet I have found dozens of complaints similar to mine. Some people report exchanging one tv only to have its replacemnt develop the same problem. There was even one who had three televsions develop this problem. I have seen posts that claim that Sony is aware of this problem and has taken steps to correct it with recently manufactured televsions not having the problem.In a way a problem that presents immediately is better than a problem that appears after several months when the only option left is to be at the mercy of Sony's guarantee and face several weeks of waiting for in-home repair visits. I present this review as a warning to others so that they can avoid this painful experience.
I use this card with my 50D and when I shoot in RAW I get about 330 shots but in jpeg over 1000. The card is extremely fast and keeps up with the 50D when I chase my niece and nephew around. I was able to take multiple shot of them going down slides and running. The card didn't miss a beat when I was shooting high speed continuous.Highly recommended.
A hard to find replacement cartridge. This a manufacturer produced replacement and works flawlessly with my printer. I would certainly recommend it.
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. I will buy again if needed.
This product was for xmas(granddaughter) great features, works well. Worth the money, well made. Came fairly quick. Gave it a 4star only because its not so easy to find cassette tapes in stores. But she's glad for this feature anyway. It has great sound and no problems with buttons, not made cheap. I would buy this product again.
I plugged this into my router and installed the D-Link DWL-G650 and I was connected to the AP upon start up. Very easy. Then from there I configured the AP to my specifications (128-bit WEP encryption, non-default SSID, and a new admin login) then I was set and secure. I get good speeds, no lag for gaming, and good range. let's just say I can be in the bathroom and online now. :)
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.
Inconsistent quality, iffy installation in Windows, and diagnostics only in DOS. This is the Linksys LNE100TX. We have plenty of our customer who opt for this card and have ended=up regretting doing so. The price is what initially attracts, but the shabby construction, questionable installation, and high failure rate - not to mention Linksys' horrible customer support.Avoid this one. You're not saving any money buying this card. You're only gaining headaches and dissappointment with the Linksys card.
I was looking for a mouse that matched my Dell laptop's blue color. It matched perfectly. I did not use the software to use the "enhanced" features of this mouse. I just plugged it in the USB port and it worked.
I have not yet tried to record, but I have played a couple movies and I am very happy with it so far, good sound &amp; picture quality. Very easy to set up.I would recommend this to any one who is looking for a quality inexpensive VCR!.I gave it 4 stars just because the remote is one of the worst looking things that I have seen yet, RCA could have done better.
This USB Flash Drive is very small, which makes it ideal for attaching to a keychain. Size is also important because some computer cases obstruct front USB port access for physically larger USB Flash Drives, the Cruzer Micro fits smoothly into any USB port that you can find.Speed and reliability are also excellent.The one complaint that I have about this product is that after a while the cap will begin to fall off more easily, and ultimately will be lost in a parking lot somewhere.
It has never taken me so long to finish a book. The best thing about Ms. Tart's Little Friend is it showed me how musch self discipline I can muster. For a while I thought if her next book comes out a decade from now I will have just finished this one. My expectations parralelled the hype--unfortunately the end product missed the mark.
This was an impulse buy for me as a boxing day sale for 20 bucks. I think they had the regular price at $89.98 and upon using it I would have paid full price as it is well worth it. The extra buttons are completely customizable upon installing quickset (from either the logitech website for the most current version or from the installation disk that comes with it). The batteries practically last forever it runs off of 2 double a's. I like the bigger feel two, I contemplated buying the vx nano but decided it was too small for my feakishly large hands. I also have the vx revo which I use with my notebook (I use the 620 for my media center with a dinovo keyboard). I think the vx revo is prettier but the mx 620 is more comforable. I don't know why this has such a poor rating it's just like everything else logitech has put out.
I actually got two of these (one was a gift) so I returned the other. I read the reviews below and started using this camera with some doubt based on a few of the reviews. I needn't have doubted. This is a great little camera.First, to address some of the negative reviews. The camera is not a battery hog. It does, however, give that illusion since the battery metter reads empty well before the batteries are actually drained. If you use the batteries with the built in tester the batteries still register a near full charge even though the meter reades low. Just keep using the camera until it doesn't flash and only then change the batteries.Picture quality is very good. When printing, as with any photo, be sure to use photographic paper and use the settings the paper recommends. If you don't use a good paper and the correct settings (the printer won't set itself) the picture will look grainy. But that goes for any photo from any camera. Also, take the pictures with the highest resolution setting, not the default setting.The pluses for this camera when compared to others in this class are the macro settings, the large number of photos that will fit on the SmartMedia, the four mode flash, the four resolution settings, the optical and LCD view finders, the second LCD screen for settings, the video cord for displaying your pictures on a TV and the included photo software.I think some of the negative reviews come from people that expect this camera to compare to a [$] camera. Well, it's not a [$] camera but, compared to cameras in this price range, it's a champ.
WORKED GREAT, ESPECIALLY ENJOYED THE SIMPLICITY OF THIS, CONNECTED RIGHT AWAY!THANK YOU WILL RECOMMEND. THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY
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.
i was disappointed with this radio ..sent firest one back ..recev,d second unit few days later, operartion was worest. now i have this big hole in my dash that i made, can,t belive pyle would sell this type of junk..
I did have a problem but this company has been great and replaced the carriages that wasn't working with new one's and I didn't expect them at all to do this. To me this is what a Great company is all about. I recommend them to everyone!
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!
I bought this headphones to lisit to music on my computer. I like the behine-the-neck headphones because it is very comfortable and the sound quality is very clear. I also like the volume control on the cord and the clip is very handy. I give this headphone five stars rating. Thankyou Amazon
So far the HDMI cable is working fine.The quality is OK but its worth as compared to cost .
OK people, yes these are not the best looking headphones, but come on, get over it! Buy your headphones for the S-O-U-N-D. Let's get past the whole fashion statement thing-it's about music. Koss Sportapro's deliver in SPADES. These suckers have great bass response-very clear, crisp, and pounding in the low range. The mid's and high's sound really good as well. YOU CAN'T BEAT THESE HEADPHONES FOR THE PRICE. If you want better sound you have to go to at least [the more expensive] models, I know, I've owned many different headphones (including the predecessor of the Sportapro, the 'Portapro'). So yeah, you can pay thru the nose and get some Sony's (over-rated) or Sennheiser's, but hey; it's your money. For the most bang for the buck, get these.I listen to everything from extreme metal to jazz and classical on these and it all sounds great. The extended cord length and mute button are also nice extras. Also, if you really don't want to talk to someone, just put on some outlandish music loudly-the design allows a good deal of sound to emmanate from the speakers. These phones 'breathe' if you know what I mean. Yet they deliver high quality sound into your ears. They sound great at all volumes. They are light, and the adjustable (over the head or behind the head) headband is really nice. Who says Koss doesn't care about fashion!? All of you who worry about your hair can simply flip the headband back and avoid disturbing your follicles.Highly recommended.
I had no trouble with the order and it arrived promptly.I purchased this as an extra charger so I could charge 2 batteries at once (one in each charger). I also wanted the ability to charge in the car. The charger is a little fatter than the one that came with the Xacti but it has similar collapsible prongs - so it's still compact enough for travel.It's a great value at $14.99 (about the cost of a battery) and I may even buy another one. The only thing I didn't like was that it was not eligible for Amazon Prime so I had to pay for shipping. ;-(
Shipment arrived before anticipated. I have tried other brand batteries, but this is the only one to truly hold a charge.
Knowing that my 2004 Chevy Aveo was manufactured by GM's Daewoo division I purchased this harness and it worked perfectly, exactly what I needed. Comes in a plastic bag with no paper instructions, the coloring diagram was on the back of the bag and was adequate.
I accidently came across this camera while searching for something else online. I was so impressed with the reviews I decided to purchase one. I wanted something compact, easy to use, and with quality video. The Flip Video delivers! It has been one of the best purchases I have made. It's so convenient and accessible. I took it on a recent trip and came back with some great video to share. I only wish it were readily available at major retailer's. It would certainly sell! I've shared it with many of my friends. I'm even thinking about purchasing some for Christmas!
This product installed and works well. Unfortunately, it didn't speed up Vista by very much.
This lamp is fantastic! I love the slim design. I love that it can be angled any which way. I love that the light is cool...especially compared to halogens. I love the way it looks & works!I feel it's worth the price!
I ordered this product and got it in about a week...which was not a big deal b/c I didn't want to pay the extra shipping charge for UPS. After I recieved the product it did not charge my battery after an overnight charge. I called about the product and they said they would send me a replacement...it two weeks to get here and they didn't even offer to send it UPS or try to help me track it. Bottom line 4 weeks and 2 chargers later I have a dead camera battery and I missed taking photos at my son's birthday party. Thanks a lot Bargain Cell.
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 bought this on sale at Target about a month ago and took it back today. The price was very good, and it had all the features I needed. The picture was ok, a little too saturated but good enough for my needs. I loved the integrated DVD player, it worked great with my home made DVD+RWs. And the built-in tuner worked fine with my 15 year old rabbit ears, many HD and digital stations came in crystal clear.It did have one quirk with my home made DVDs. When the image was 4x3, the standard setting stretched the picture. I had to use the overscan setting to get a normal picture, but then the top was cut off. With analog broadcast the standard setting gave a normal 4x3 picture.What caused me to return the set was the unreliable software. In the month I owned it, it crashed twice. Crashed like a bad computer from the 90s. The picture just froze. I had to pull the plug to get it working again. And another time it refused to recieve any digital signal. It showed the signal strength was good but the screen showed "Channel Not Available". I pulled the plug and reset it. Then I pulled the plug again, put it back in the box and returned it. I figured this was a software problem and getting a replacement would just lead to more aggravation. So now I'm shopping for another brand.
No complaints. Works good. Good length. I have used it with my laptop, carry it in a small laptop case, and a friend that is borrowing it to use with his ps3 now.
HP printer ink is pricey, but never fails and always produces an excellent printed page. I have been using HP ink for many years and will continue to do so.
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.
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!
This product has totally surpassed my expectations for the ridiculously low price I paid! No fingerprints, no glare and excellent touch control. A WINNER!!!
This flash drive is excellent. Very durable, although if kept in pocket the rubber will collect any lint from your pocket. Excellent for storing or transferring large video files.I purchased this through[...]in mid-March, and they (corsair) were also offering a rebate (I think it ended up costing [...]. The purchasing and shipping went smoothly and I promptly mailed in the rebate form and all the required stuff. It's now the beginning of June, and I still haven't received my rebate.
These cables were very reasonably priced and I consider them a great value. They have done all that I need them to do and have facilitated quality multimedia on any device that I have hooked them to.
I found it completely defective. It caused wild volume fluctuations and made a popping noise through the TV speakers.
The Slingbox is everything I expected, and more! Installation was incredibly easy and my daughter in Holland can now enjoy good ole USA TV! I don't know why she would want to do that, but that's not my concern.As an owner of a wireless Internet service provider company, I was worried about how much bandwidth the Slingbox might chew up. But we did some simple tests and determined that it doesn't put too much load on the system at all.The unit controls the TiVo it's hooked up to and my daughter can program and watch whatever is on it. Gives us a clue as to her tastes, which haven't severely disappointed us yet.All in all, a great product, great price, great value. Can't say enough about it!
To the web admins at Amazon please make sure you get your categories correct. This is NOT a game.
This is my second MD player. My first one was a first generation model from Sony. I was happy enough with that one, but the SonicStage v 2.X software could be a nightmare.I'll start with the software.- If you have experience with previous MD units, particularly with the SonicStage 2.x software and are hoping they have improved the software, they have. SonicStage 3.0 is a HUGE improvement over 2.x.-While not a drag and drop interface, the code monkeys did a good job with making this software intuitive. The relatively short learning curve more than makes up for the minimal documentation. Any reasonably computer-literate person should be able to figure out how to do what they want in a short time.-I'm not sure if this is a software, firmware or hardware quirk, but I've noticed that if I have a disc in my MD player and hook up the USB cable before I boot, SonicStage will insist that the disk was formatted by a source other than SonicStage. I'll add that this doesn't happen every time. This isn't a huge problem. Boot up, start SonicStage, THEN hook up the player and put a disc in.- Sony thankfully did away with limiting the number of transfers you can do in all cases. In previous versions, every track you converted to ATRAC3 had a limit of three transfers. I know there are cases where the number of transfers is limited, but I can't figure out when this applies. I have music I've downloaded from the web, stuff I've ripped from CDs and things I don't remember where I got. The number of remaining transfers in all cases is unlimited.-SonicStage is a little picky about DRM. I had tracks I'd previously ripped from CDs that had DRM on them. The software wouldn't deal with them. I re-ripped the tracks using SonicStage. They play and transfer just fine with no limit on uploads.- There will be times when the software has appeared to freeze when you are ripping or transferring tracks, particularly if the job is big. However, after the transferring is done, SonicStage updates the disc status, which can take a little time. A little patience saves a lot of frustration.-I was happy to see that Sony decided to start supporting MP3 and WMA. You don't need to convert all your music to ATRAC3 anymore. I don't know how it deals with the MP3 or WMA format and frankly, I don't care. I do know it transfers and plays both types just fine. That is what I care about.- Tranfers are neither particularly slow nor particularly fast. I'm not a real fanatic about transfer speeds, so this wasn't a huge issue.- You can make playlists and songs are played in the order you want. This is a small point, but sometimes I want songs to play in a specific order.Now, the hardware.- The player came with some bud-style headphones. Normally, I toss OEM headphones because they are garbage. The ones that shipped with the unit were pretty good. After I tweaked the equalizer a bit to suit my tastes, I was impressed.- YOU CAN REPLACE THE BATTERIES. Sony ships the unit with a replaceable battery. Thank you. My last MP3 player (a Rio Nitrus) was retired because the battery was dying. The addition of the external battery case makes it nicer. I frequently find myself away from AC power for days at a time. Having AA's as an option (but not my only option) is nice.- For some reason, I like the thought of having my songs on removable discs. I can honestly say I've never been in a position where tossing a couple of mini-discs into my bag or in a pocket has been a burden.- The unit is a little larger than previous generation MD players. This isn't a defect or a quirk, it's just something that is. I had two cases that had seen service with my previous MD and MP3 players. The 910 was a little too big to fit into either.- The USB cable is pretty generic. I have two or three of the same type so loss shouldn't be a problem. Sony ships the unit with two extra EMC shields.- The sound. Obviously, you don't expect Surround Sound with something like this, but it's still pretty good. I've hooked it into my home stereo, cranked the volume and it still sounded good.- Disc availability. The unit ships with a 1GB disk. I bought three more from a vendor here on Amazon, but I haven't tried to find any locally yet. I do know the smaller ones are available at the store down the street.Conclusion:I don't understand why the MD format never quite took off, or why Sony isn't really marketing these things. I suspect they are the personal audio version of the Brooks leather bicycle saddle. Those who like them, really like them, but they do lack some measure of the techno-sexiness of more agressively marketed units.I chose this unit because I'd liked my previous MD player (software and firmware issues notwithstanding). This model had specific features I wanted (removable batteries, flexibility in how songs are arranged, mechanical durability) for a reasonable cost.I would recommend buying one of these, particularly for people who have used MD players in the past. I would also recommend it for people who can't quite find what they want with hard drive or flash-based MP3 players.I would not recommend them in the following instances:1) If having a single, self-contained unit is a high priority (it isn't for me, but it takes all kinds).2) If you use any OS other than windows 2000 or higher. It's kind of a shame that they don't have SonicStage for Mac or Linux.3) If a high-degree of techno-sexy is important.
It served its uses until I lost it. Was hoping for a future version where you can somehow attach it to your computer so that you won't forget it when packing up etc.
this pci card has great picture quality (even with my 8mb video card). The sound is crisp and the software is very good. it is overloadig features. My personal favorite is that you can minimize it and it automatically sets itself as your desktop and you icons are still clear. Setup is a breeze, and you only have to connect two cables (audio and cable/antenna line). It has all th ports of a vcr (video ports for a video game and an s-video port for DVDs.) All in all, it is a great product and much cheaper than 17&quot; TV.
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.
I am very happy with this purchase. This is a great hands free device that works well. The sound is great - I don't even feel like I am talking on the phone because the headset is so light and not evasive. I like the fact that I can dial directly from the unit.
Great picture, very easy to set up, packaged well to protect product. I am very glad to have bought this.
This is my first digital camera. The 4 & 5MP models are nice and some feature long zooms, however you are going to spend 2-3X+ the price of this one. I bought the A75 due to it's review in Consumer Reports and also due to it's price drop. Canon got great marks for fewer repairs, which is very important. When I first saw it in the store I was impressed w/ it's small size. I bought a small case for it also. Buy yourself a good set of rechargeable NimH batteries w/ a fast charger and for the fastest transport to your PC consider a USB 2.0 memory card reader. It's "pict bridge" compatible, so it plugs directly into my printer & the USB cable's in the box! Talk about easy prints. The 3.2 is perfect for 4x6 & 5x7s. Some of it's features include: 3x optical zoom, real image viewfinder, 1.8" LCD, great battery life, compact flash type I memory, manual controls, and AA batteries. My sole complaint is a minor design issue, I wish there was a removable hard plastic cover for the lens (for better protection). I'm disappointed Canon doesn't give you the a/c adapter also. Another way to make more money I guess. In closing, I'm confident I got a great camera at a great price. Thanks Canon! The A75 rocks!
Annoying. Thats how I can sum up these headphones. The sound quality is good, but the claim of comfort is a sham. They must have been designed for people with monstrous ears because the ear "loops" are suspended in mid air when I wear these, which defeats the purpose. I'd be better off with just the ear buds. Additionally, managing these things once you take them out sucks. They very easily get tangled. Its a headache. I wish I would have spent my money more wisely. Goes to show that the more expensive headphones aren't necessarily the best.
Awesome camera. I bought mine right before a trekking trip to the Patagonia. I used it indoors and outdoors. The camera took great pictures regardless of the lighting. The digital zoom is very surprising. The camera has many settings that one can use to get the best possible picture for each situtation. The camera can also record short movies. I would suggest investing in a larger memory card than the one it comes with if you are not going to have access to a computer on a regular basis.
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!!
Good product. Lasting and solved my problems. I recommend it to the public. It's inexpensive and well-worth the purchase; Try it!
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.
Recently I purchased a 60" TV, upgrading from a 43". The quality of HD programming is awesome, but the the quality of my DVD collection suffered to the point that it bugged me... a lot. I had heard from a techie friend that 'you will see a difference' with this player, so I decided to give the Sony DVPNS70H a try. What my friend failed to tell me is that I would see considerable better quality images from this player (via the HDMI upscaling feature). I am completely satisfied with the player. However, the remote requires 20/20 vision to read the buttons. So I just programed an easier to use remote for the DVD player.
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 lens is pure awesome. Although i have a d60 and cannot use it for auto focus, the nifty 50 has made me experience and enjoy and become good at manual focusing, which is something every photographer should be capable of.I highly recommend every nikon dslr owner out there to have this lens
I plugged it into the wan port of my vonage linksys router and nat'ed to it and it works great.Double nat will work in most setups may have to add static route for some.But yeah it won't work just plugging it into a switch I think the device only allows one IP. (dlink want's consumers buying one for each device I suppose).If you have a spare dsl/cable modem,linux skills, or other nat'ing device you got yourself a real cheap network bridge.
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.
This products is great! I wish I had started using this or a larger one when I began using Photoshop years ago. I have had my Graphire for about 6 mos. and I'm still trying to master it. Some things I just can't do with it and revert back to my mouse, usually because of hand cramps. But for things like tracing and sketching it is great. Also check Wacom's web site for Photoshop hints and tips, even if you don't own a tablet, their tutorials are pretty neat.
I have been playing around with GPS for 5 years. Until I got this Garmin 2720, it's all just been a waste of money.The 2720 is a great practical tool. I travel all the time, and finally, I've been liberated from MapQuest, Yahoo Maps and Microsoft Streets & Maps. This is a practical tool that really works.My last purchase was a Belkin Bluetooth GPS receiver to connect too my iPaq. A total waste of money, as were my previous GPS toys.The 2720 is the first GPS product I've bought that really makes sense. It's simple, and easy to use, and it's ready to go right out of the box.The screen is readable in all lighting conditions, and the 3D view is easy to read at a glance. The text-to-speech feature really makes it. You really don't have to look at the screen that often. It speaks the names of the streets and tells you where to turn exactly how to get to your destination.You'll want to enable WAAS right away (It's disabled initially in the default settings) because it keeps the system from spontaneously recalculating your route and taking you on wild goose chases. After enabling WAAS, it has been very accurate.The user interface is very intuitive and easy to use, and you really don't need a manual. I really love the ability to find nearby restaurants and shopping places.The beanbag mount is great for all the cars I rent on business trips... Just slap it on the dashboard, plug it in and go. I was considering a Garmin C340 initially, but for the small difference in price, why buy a crippled low-end, hard-to-read-in-sunlight unit? You'll be sorry you didn't go for the 2720 if you buy a C330 or C340. The 2720 has the same easy-to-use interface as the C3xx with a much more readable screen, and far more features.Honestly, I can't find anything wrong with this unit. Buy one. You'll be glad you did.
DirecTV is indeed fantastic. We have had cable with an old 19" TV for 10+ years. We finally upgraded to a 36" television and decided to try DirecTV with it. We were not disappointed!DirecTV is friendly, razor sharp for most channels/shows (although sharpness is variable at times) with a generous, logical pricing scheme and tons of great content.We started with the RCA system but soon discovered that the superior solution is the DirecTV + TiVo combined units which are priced similarly. Amazon carries one by Philips.The DirecTV + TiVo combo is unbeatable in terms of convenience, content management, personalization, etc. Check it out.One minor negative note re: the RCA system... One side of the dual LNB "died" during a mild storm. It was a hassle to get a free replacement - I ended up having to buy a replacement from an electronics store for more than I paid for the entire system including installation.
We are very happy with this item. Does all we ask and small to tuck away while traveling.
I had this scanner for less than 6 months, and had non-stop problems with it. It would work OK for a while, but then the software would hang (I'd get a message saying that the computer could not find the scanner). For a while, reinstalling the software in &quot;safe&quot; mode worked, but eventually even that didn't work. HP tech support was useless (even after long distance calls to their Colorado help center). I finally gave up and bought an Epson 1200, which is awesome -- better resolution, no software glitches, and a competitive price.One thing to be wary of is the warranty on this scanner -- I think it's only 90 days. That's usually not a good sign!
After a ton of research, I went with the 880. It was between this one and a Universal mx-810. The Universal was $299, and the 880 was $149 (I ended up paying $99 after a $50 rebate).Even though, I like the looks of the Universal, for the price of the 880, it was a no brainer.Bottom line, this is super simple to program, and easy to use. All you do is plug it into your computer (via a USB plug that comes with the remote) and follow the on screen instructions. If you are not computer savvy, then it still should not be a problem for you. And when you replace or add a component to your system, its very easy to upgrade the remote. I have a Sony Receiver, Denon DVD, Samsung LCD, and Dish Network DVR. They all turn on and off with the push of 1 button. Its awesome.I also really like that the rechargeable battery last for about 7 to10 days before I have to put it back on the cradle to re-charge. And when the wife, kids, and mother in law use it, they just "push one button" and everything comes on. You can also program all your TIVO (DVR) programs with it too.It cant be any easier.
I bought these for airline travel and have decided to return them.+ Noise suppression levels are pretty decent+ Lots of ear bud attachments- The awkward location of the PTH box along with the bulky inline mic is more hassle than having to take out the ear buds to hear. When everything is connected, your lap is filled with wires and the PTH plastic enclosure.- The PTH sound is tinny and the button to activate it is poor- The packaging is exceptionally wasteful. It's a series of cardboard boxes and foam inside a useless steel box that has sharp edges inside a plastic box inside shrink wrap.- The zippered pouch is nice except for the fact that it's to small to easily fit the PTH enclosure and the ear buds.I'd be inclined to replace these with the non-PTH version but the wasteful packaging is a deal breaker to me.
This cable was a great price. It appears to function just fine. Now all I need to find is a DVD player that isn't a piece of $&%@ to try it on. I would suggest using this with your HD DVD player or if you are upconverting to 1080i, otherwise this cable is pretty much unnecessary.
I recently bought an Onkyo receiver with the R1 system and wanted a dock for my iPod. After reading many reviews, I chose the Onkyo dock for it's advertised seemless integration with the Onkyo R1 system-ready receivers so that I could control it with my receiver remote and get the on-screen display.I am very happy with this purchase. Once configured properly, I was able to plug in my iPod, turn on the receiver and away we went. The on-screen display makes it easy for toggling through playlists, albums, songs, and artists. The line out quality is superior to using the headphone jack (which I had been previously doing). Additionally, I can watch tv shows and movies from my iPod directly on my tv.Using the more advanced functions of the iPod (like watching a video, or pictures, or shuffling songs within an album, playlist, etc.) involves a little bit more manipulation with the remotes. You have to change the mode so that the OSD no longer operates, and then access functions through the iPod's screen directly (you can still use the included remote for these steps). Now that I figured all this out, it's not that much of a bother. But it would have been nice to have all functions available through the OSD so that this "switching" didn't have to happen.Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would recommend this dock to anyone with an Onkyo receiver, or even without it.
For the price, the sound quality is very good - after all it's a Sony.
Included in this kit you get the blaster (the face of the kit) which when viewed with NV goggles shows how much IR light it really dumps out - about 100x what a remote does, plus you get 8 mice to stick over the IR receiver of the products you are controlling, which guarantees they get the signal.Even better, you can put these in multiple rooms and use one remote to operate equipment in various parts of the house.
It's a nice design. Picture is as good, even better than some more famous brands. Great value.
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.
If you have an HDTV at home and appreciate the HD quality channels, this camcorder is a must companion for your family and your HDTV. It is compact and user friendly with lots of useful features and the HD (1080i) video quality is stunning. We've just used it in an indoor birthday party at a kid's gym with typical indoor lighting and the HD video quality played back on our 42" HDTV was superb without an expensive HDMI cable even but with provided component video cables instead. Although it was not 5.1 surround sound audio quality but it had well exceeded our expectation of an HD palm camcorder under $1K. Normal operation can be easily controlled by either the hand holding the camcorder or the other free hand directly on the LCD touch screen. We haven't yet tried the 4MP digital camera function which uses Memory Stick Pro Duo. All in all, this is an outstanding HD compact camcorder and is what we had expected from a Sony consumer product.
I bought this laptop 2 years ago - the battery die 6months after. Then the mother board died in 1 year. I got it fix - thanks to warranty purchased. Then again the mother board went bye bye - So I opinion save time which is really money in a way. And buy something else.
The binoculars are great. Since they stay in focus, they are very easy for our kids to use, and for us to pass back and forth. We liked them so much, we bought another (smaller, 8x32) pair.
I got my ipod as a birthday present back in December. I had read enough to know that I definitely wanted a case. But choosing which one was the hardest part. I finally managed to narrow my selection down to a few of the most expensive ipod cases (not intentionally of course lol). But when I went to the Iskin website, it made me want this one even more. Then I had another dilemma. I had to decide which amazing vibrant color I wanted. Let me tell you, if you've only seen the color of this one, look for the other eVo3 cases. The other colors are intensely beautiful!So anyway, I bought this one in Atomic Green and I was so thrilled when it came.It was easy enough to put it on. There were some directions along with it (but I skimmed through them without needing to think too hard) and it's mostly self explanitory. So far, after 1 1/2 months or so, I've had absolutely no problems. It's worked just the way it claims and I'm pleased with it.The main thing I'd like to mention to potential buyers is about which ipod it will fit: I was confused at first because this one seems to be only for the 60 gb ipod video, while on the Iskin website the larger size is for the 60 and the 80. (I mean, it has two options: 30 gb ipod video, or 60/80 gb ipod video). I have an 80 gb ipod video so I was a little worried that perhaps this was a older version that was made to fit only the 60 gb. But I ended up getting it anyway, figuring I would return it if it truly was the wrong size.And it fits fine.Bottom Line:Functional case in exciting colors suits any 60 GB - or 80 GB! - ipod video extremely well.
I bought my unit in Feb. 04 and it has performed perfectly since. It recognizes all bands (including Spectre 1) and has saved me mucho dinero. My car is parked outside in the blazing Florida sun and the unit has no apparent ill-effects from the heat. If a police vehicle has its detection equipment activated the Cobra 9700 WILL detect it, at least mine always does. I highly recommend this unit.
I had an Andis wall-mounted hairdryer previously and, after three years of almost daily use, it died. Wanted a replacement and felt this brand was reliable and reasonably priced. This model isn't as powerful as my other one; however, it's fine for my use...I have very short hair! I read some of the complaints regarding difficulty mounting the unit. Make your life easy...use two-sided tape rather than drilling holes into your cabinet. This way you won't damage the cabinet if/when you remove it. Yes, the nightlight is bright but if you find it objectionable, just pull out the plug when not in use. I would definitely recommend this product.
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!
We bought this to connect to our DVR/Cable Box. That way if the power went out, the DVR/Cable Box would keep recording....at least for a short time. The problem with this unit is that when the power goes off, the UPS goes off and it doesn't turn back on when the power comes back on. Worse yet, now after using it for 2 years it keeps turning off for no reason. We've ditched it and purchased a Trip Lite UPS from Costco ($90). I've bought these before and they have lasted for 5+ years without issue. That's what we should have done in the first place. Live and learn.
The Sony Portable Cassette Player is versatile, efficient and convenient of use in clipping to a belt or slip in a jacket pocket. Sound is excellent, tone and volume adjustable providing many hours of entertainment, words and music, cassettes or radio, FM or AM, personal studies and concentration in the privacy of your walk or wherever.
don't be fooled if the thing isn't working properly. did ton's of research first, decided on the i860. went to a large, well-known electronics superstore, who shall remain nameless, to try it out. the darned canon's wouldn't work at all - the sheet feeder was messed up. asked a salesperson if this was typical of Canon's or what (two of them, in fact), and they said, &quot;yeah, i would get an HP if I were you.&quot; but i found it hard to believe that all the reviews i had read online were wrong. plus, these guys said things that were inconsistent with the research i had done on what to look for in a printer. but then a third one came over and said, &quot;look, people have been printing 20-30 sheets a day on these machines, at least, for the past year, and we're not really cleaning or maintaining them properly. you won't be abusing them the way they are by customers testing them out here. take it home and try it.&quot; i am so glad i did. no problems at all. in fact, the print quality is incredible (for photos especially), and i can't believe how fast it is! try it for yourself, and don't worry if the test unit at the store is messed up.
The cable works beautifully. I bought it for a very very good price.Don't waste your money on expensive cables. I use it to connect my PS3 to the TV. works great.
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 have had several sw receivers over the years - currently have a Sony ICF-SW2010, Sony ICF-SW77, and this Grundig (second genereation). Side by side, the Grundig outperforms the two Sony radios by far. Tuning to Radio Serbia-Montenegro, the 2010 can barely pull it in even with an indoor antenna attached to it; the Grundig pulls it in clearly with just the whip. I was amazed. The added features on this recveiver greatly assist in locking down hard to hear signals and between the three, the Grundig is the easiest to operate.I'm in the south (Alabama - no wisecracks!!) and have no problems pulling in BBC's European frequencies during the day (such as Europe today broadcast @16:00 UTC) and can get a decent signal from Croatian Radio at night. The big powerhouse stations (Deutsche Welle, R. Nederland) are easy targets, and instead of losing R. Australia around 14:00 UTC on the Sony, I can clearly hear it for several hours after the 2010 can no longer pick it up.Drawbacks - the term "portable" is subjective - a concrete block is also portable but you would probably get tired of lugging that around too. But you can take it with you if you want; battery consumption is surprisingly good in this unit.Overall - for an excellent, out of the box shortwave, this is the one to get. The Sony 2010 has been around for a long time and was considered to be one of the best receivers on the market - the Grundig wasn't around then but it is far superior to anything Sony has on the market. Non-portable, more expensive units hooked to outdoor antennas will perform better, but this radio will serve anyone very well at a fraction of the cost of Yaesu, et al.
I am not sure I like the sound out of these headphones. The base is a bit weak and they have a very high piched treble that hurts my head/ears.
Not much to say -- this is new, name brand TZ tape with a split down the back so that it's easy to remove from the wax paper.
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 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"!
I ordered this to replace a similar one that quit after a couple of years. Because I liked the one I had I wanted another just like it. The best feature is the ease of "Cloning" other remotes to cut down on the number of needed remotes. This is a simple two step process for each button. I highly recommend this one. It not only does the job, it feels good in the hand as well.
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.
I liked this player fine -- until about the third hour of use when it completely died. Finito. Morte. DOA. Belly Up. The repair people said it was irreparable. Never again.
The Advanced Audio Quality Recoding Mode is very good and is really the best part of this unit. If you want your cd's to sound their best use this mode, but you are limited to 8x tops and can be used only with audio cds (no data, vcds, etc)only. This mode is said to replicate conventional recording methods. A burned audio cd-r should last longer also.The standard mode at full speed is also very good. The unit will pick the fastest safe burn speed in any mode. Will burn on the cheap cds. No skipping in a GM deck. Sounds very good.DiscT@2 (disc tatoo) A neat f(x) that will only work well with dark dyed media (good for those old blue verbatims). Only works on a finalized disc, because of this it is a two step process. Put your data on the cd, finalize. The area that is left over is suitable for a tatoo. The more data you have on the disc the less size from the center to the edge you will have to work with. You can tatoo images and text.To get the tatoo to wrap: type out text in the text box, click away from text, right click on text for menu. You now have the wrap fxns. The tatoos can be very elaborate and fun to do.I think this unit is the best cdrw out there right now. 129.99 at best buy after $20 rebate 10/2/02. Much, much better than my old Yamaha crw-2100.
I remember buying this, but I don't know why. I can't say for sure if it's attached ot my tv or not. If we are using them, then they work. I know this isn't helpful, sorry.
Not sure if this is across the board, but the Zune just doesn't fit properly in this armband, the buttons are not easily accessible and it doesn't line up with the holes cut out.Our Zune also seems to want to slowly slide out half way all the time.Do not recommend this product at all.
These cables, even with shipping, were almost half what they are in the store. They work every bit as good, also. Got (2) 6 foot HDMI cables to go between my auto switch, my sound bar, and my TV.
You know that joyous feeling when you find a super deal at the swap meet? I hit the jackpot with this camera. It was used, and from a small vendor. It was something like $12 and it came FAST with all the cables and a working battery. Takes fine pictures, hi-res, far better than any cell phone camera I've seen. It has zoom, flash/lighting, orientation features cell phones rarely offer. Now it will not send your beach pictures to your Facebook page, but I agree with Betty White - Faceook sucks up time like nothing else on Earth. And if I took my recent beach pictures from Half Moon Bay with a cell phone camera, I'd likely spend more time fiddling with the d*** GPS and messaging than enjoying the scenery. And a cell phone... well you run the distinct risk of getting a "have to take this" call from your boss, wife, mistress, creditor, homey... AND they all all know you are at the beach BECAUSE your d*** cell phone posted the pics to Facebook. Busted... fired... divorced... no, a dedicated camera still has a place.
I'm sure this memory is great. I just can't use it. Make sure you want ECC memory instead of Non-ECC. I didn't check this. Silly me.
I plugged this into my DI-704 by D-Link and now I have Wired and Wireless Network Capabilities. Once I got my Wireless adapter for my Laptop I was in heaven. It was rather simple to set-up the Access Point and the PC card. Basically just follow the instructions. Again D-Link keeps me coming back because of their superior products.
I was in the market for an FM Transmitter. I went to Best Buy and they had this exact product available, but for at least $30 more. I returned it after finding this one on Amazon and it has been a great purchase since. I basically have no interference with outside signals (for the area I live in) and it sends the sound clear through my car's sound system. Great quality product for the price!
I bought this TV from Amazon on 8/2/2007. The delivery from Eagle was right on schedule. Because I went to work, my wife was at home to receive the TV. The deliver guy from Eagle helped setting up the TV (unpacked the package, hooked up with the calbe box, etc..). At the end, he could not get the TV to work (no picture, no sound) and he told my wife that the cable from the cable line is old and asked my wife to call the cable company to replace the cable. My wife called me at work after the deliver guy left. I was kind of anxious to see what had happened to my new SONY TV. I took a lunch break to go home and found out that he forgot to use to right input selection (the right video input). The TV is fantastic, the pictures from the HD channels are very sharp and colorful. The regular channels are so so, so I seldom watch those channels any more. Now, SONY has the newer models V3000, W3000, XBR4 that have more (3) HDMI for 1080P inputs, but cost more. Amazon also credited me for the price difference after I bought the TV.
These headphones are excellent for the offered price. They stay in your ears and sound great. very good investment.
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.
i've had this camera about 1 month. it is intuitive, works smoothly and is a pleasure to tote around and use. sending jpegs via email is simple and being able to choose the size of the image is very handy. i can have big big images or little ones; i can reduce the big big ones and if i only plan to email them i can just take the small size and fit more on my memory card. i recommend an xtra battery and a 256 card; the 32 supplied will only take @19 large photos and believe me, when you get going, that is not enough, even for an amateur shutterbug like moi.
The Sangean ATS 909 is a pretty good deal for the money. this is my first radio and I am very pleased with it. The only problem is that it is not very sensitvie by itself. With an ouside antenna it is much better. All in all, it is a lot of bang for the buck.
I used this on my Panasonic camcorder. I don't notice any negative effects. Seems just fine.
I am quite pleased with my recent purchase of theSharp LC-15SH7U television. Very good reception with rabbit-ears!
Excellent A+++. This company provided great service, for some reason the cable was damaged during transportation and I communicated with the supplier and got it solved within 3 days.
Very picky when and where it want to works. I plug it in my car USB charger and it won't charge, showed "unauthorized charger". I then try to plug it in the house charger and it doesn't work at first but when I tried to flip it around then it works. I will try to see if it will consistently charge it with the house charger before sending it back.
My Daughter needed speakers for her laptop. She declined a number of speakers I offered her because they would take up too much room. She also didn't want a sub-woofer for the same reason. I sent her these and told her "at this price don't worry about packing them at the end of the school year, just throw them out". She and her roomate say they sound great. They work well for movies and her Ipod. She couldn't be happier
I just got this product, and very happy about it so far. The print quality is as good as the original cartridge, and the price is so much more affordable. Now we will see if it will last for 3000 pages.
I am so impressed with this product, and im glad I went with my gut on this one. For only being 70 watts, this thing packs a punch. The bass is indeed booming, and has a nice deep sound instead of a high pitch sound like other cheap systems. I personally use this for my blu-ray player and xbox 360. And I will give it 2 thumbs up. And one thing I really like about it.. is the fact that when you connect the speakers to the subwoofer... it has regular av cables instead of those wires with the copper exposed. This is much better and less annoying. Ive been playing halo reach on this baby, and the booming bass you get from when you throw a grenade is awesome!! The Matrix mode makes sound come out of all the speakers, but in a 5.1 way :3 . As for me... I didnt put the speakers all around the room... like you would normally do with surround sound. I instead just put them all around my tv, so that all the speakers face me. And that works just as well. So yes I highly recommend this if your a xbox gamer and want lots of good sounding bass for your grenades :). I would like to add that the wires for each speaker is really meant for a small room. Which is good for me since I have a 11x11 room. I would say that the rear speakers probably reach about 14ft, so keep that in mind. So to get surround sound on your xbox...all you have to do is connect all the speakers to the subwoofer as you normally do. Then get the attachment cable that comes with the product which is a green connector jack attached to a red and white audio attachment. Plug the jack cable that has the colors green, black and I believe the other is orange (its all in one) into the green slot on the back of the subwoofer ( so pretty much only plug the green one, and forget the others). Then plug that cable to the green attachment cord with the red and white on the other end. Then plug the red and white audio jack from your xbox into the red and white attachment I told you about earlier. Then press matrix button on the remote that connected to the subwoofer, and then booya surround sound :) . These speakers sound as good as a 300 or 400 dollar set. P.s .. if you want to have these speakers connected while having your xbox connected with a hdmi as I have it.... I recommend buying the separate audio out for the xbox... which is like 5 bucks on amazon.
Typical Brother reliability, well built. First page speed is about 20 seconds. Networking is flawless, setup is easy, and the darn thing even has its own web page with multiple admin pages.But the coolest feature of this printer is woefully undocumented. How can you use the printer with two different kinds of paper?Under Windows, the driver for this product wrongly assumes that you purchased the 5250DN, which only has one tray. The second tray is not known to the print driver until you select: "Start" "Printers and Faxes". Right click on the printer, then select the "Accessories" tab. "Add" the LT-5300 (the second tray). Before you leave this screen...Let's assume that you want to put letterhead in tray 2, but you normally print on plain paper (tray 1). Select the "General" tab, then "Print Preferences". Now change the "paper source" from "auto select" to "Tray 1". This will ensure that you won't print on letterhead when the plain paper runs out!
This is a great product. This being the section for product review, and not customer service review, it deserves nothing less then 4 stars. I have used this mouse for 2-3 years now, and it's a perfect replacement for a desk mouse. Pair this up with a wireless mouse, an LCD on the wall, perfect set up. The extra buttons and the "shake" controls I haven't found particularly useful, but all the basic stuff are top notched. The ergo of the mouse is great, feels very, very comfortable with it's light weight. This mouse in the air feels more comfortable then any mouse I've ever used on the desk, period. Solid as brick, since I've dropped it more then a few times on hardwood floor. Precision isn't this mouse's priority, but with that said, it shouldn't dissapoint too much. I'm happy to say that after an initial break-in time of getting used to the mouse, I'm as precise in any first person shooter as I am with a desk mouse. Games aside, I wouldn't trust it entirely for something like Photoshop editing.My Gyration just broke, so I'm back in the market for a new mouse. The new "remote" Gyration hasn't got any good review, and I'm afraid without a trigger, the Logitech MX Air is even less precise then the Gyration's offering. And since both of these are TV Remote first, mouse second, they really aren't a chioce for me. I will buy this mouse again, until a better Gyration or Logitech offering pops up.
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.
I bought this for my Ipod nano (2g) and it didn't even fit in. It was a total waste of money!
Great deal for an older motherboard. Upgraded an older board with this CPU for use as a gaming system with 10 year old games. No problems at all. Put it in, placed thermal paste on chip, and added CPU fan. Board recognized CPU without any adjustments. Cheap upgrade.
I purchased this for my husbands Ipod. He lost his original cord and would wind up taking mine.It does what it's intended to do and you can't go wrong for the price!
I already had a bad experience with Maha's original batteries (before the Imedions) and they were responsive and replaced them, but I never trusted them to make a decent product again. After a few years with this 'charger', it just died and drained all the batteries plugged into it. Plug was fine, wire is fine, but the product is built to cease functioning, I guess like their batteries. Absolutely dead. For something with NO moving parts, I would expect it to last quite a while if made by a 'quality' company, and certainly for the price they charge (double the cost of others). Alas, it ain't so. Maha is junk and I'd advise looking at Eneloop products. Two starts because it did work for a couple of years.
This lens lived upto its promise . In a recent trip to New York , I used it for low lighting , portrait, street shots and yes even landscapes. It is a gem of a lens and you just cannot go wrong with it , especially given the cost.
After much research and reading all the recommendations on this site for both this printer and the HP 7960 I chose the Canon mostly because of the seperate ink cartridges and fear of jams on the HP's. I am already an owner of a multifunction HP that has always given me problems and most frustrating of all the color printing has NEVER been good. The colors were never true and looked completely cartoonish. I have heard many good things about the HP photoprinters but really dont want to take any more chances. I bought the Canon yesterday morning and hooked it up to my pc and with the very first print was amazed at how great the quality is. It was super simple to hook up and use and produces such vibrant prints that I cant tell the difference between a photo that was chemically processed and the ones that are printer produced. It is true borderless printing and the Canon paper is like regular photo paper without the perforated edge one has to tear off. What a great product, and it does exactly what it claims to do: produce great photos of good quality quickly. Be aware that you will need to purchase a USB cable to hook up the printer to the pc in order to print from your pc, and it only comes with 5 pieces of 4 x 6 paper. You will definitely want to purchase more paper, because once you start to print out your beautiful pictures you wont be able to stop. I Highly recommend this printer because of the quality and ease of use. This is my first Canon product and will from now on be a loyal customer.
With many products you would be reluctant to purchase "...the low price of the day" but with Sandisk you always know the product will be first rate, and Amazon value-adds by making the purchase simple and complete, down to the tracking and updates. Thanks!
The mouse I'd been using for years with just an occasional cleaning was becoming a little bit erratic; so, I ordered two of these for a replacement & a spare. The first new mouse worked great for about two weeks then became very erratic. Cleaning did not fix the problem. I've just installed the second new mouse and, like the first, it works great so far. If this one will keep working then I'll order another spare and figure the first was a fluke. Look for my update.UPDATE: The second one lasted one month!
the product does what it claims tothe mapping is excellant with many icons for personal spots and it brought us back to within 3 ft of the center of the channel on our return tripthe fish finder works in a little as 5 ft of water so far but i havent been deeper than 90 ft so far but it seems to be just fine out there alsoand the tide tables, and moon phases is a nice extra.all in all for the price you get a lot of product
Really worth for the price. Always good to have a standy HDMI cable to hook up your laptop to watch a movie.
I am very happy I found this vacuum. It is the best I have ever owned. It is simple with easy to change bags and belts. It seems to be very tough and has held up well to use. I have a large Labrador retriever that sheds a lot, so I have problems with dog hair that has quickly clogged every other vacuum I have tried. This one sucks up everything and has never clogged. The cord is long and sturdy. The bags are large and hold a lot. If you like fancy attachments and gimmicks then this probably isn't for you, but if you want something simple and easy that always gets the carpet clean then I highly recommend.
through the years, I've owned the Thornes TD 124 with the Grado Wooden Arm, also the Shure stylis, and even the Pioneer tangential tracking turntable. I have also used this Sony Turntable for the last year and a half with no problems.....it's the best buy for the money. Recording records to CD's.....with a good record, or even a somewhat older record with a few scratches nicks etc. or with a good program such as Roxio, you can't beat this turntable........that's why I'm buying another one of them in case something happens to my older one...you want be sorry, believe me. Of course it's not one for rough handling such as a disco d.j. does.....it's for people who want good music....from their old L.P.'s.
Be aware, the remote purchased from Apple is not compatible with this dock.
This is the printer that Epson's 2000p and 2200 should have been. My results have been nothing short of brilliant. As always with Epson, best results are obtained with Epson-brand paper, but the quality of prints on Staples generic photo paper are still better than anything else I've ever seen from an inkjet printer. Buy this printer.
I bought 2 cables. One didn't work. The other worked for about 2 days and stopped. I guess you get what you pay for.
I upgraded to this unit from a Philips DVP642 player. I like this unit a lot better. The biggest advantage to me is the USB port. I use this for viewing photo slideshows and DivX videos all the time. I don't have an HDTV so I can't comment on that aspect of it. If you are looking for a good DivX player though, this is a great option.My only complaint is that the menu only displays a very small portion of the filenames for files via the USB port or via the DVD drive. If you have lots of files with filenames longer then 8-10 characters it can be pretty hard to locate the file you want to play. There is plenty of screen room for longer filenames, I'm not sure why they only went with 8 character names.
The 4th generation 20GB from Apple & HP is everything I expected it to be and more. The sound is great, especially with the great earphones that Apple provides you with. But if you don't like them, the IPod allows you to use any headphones you want and it doesn't matter if they're from a different company (e.g. Sony).The IPod is easy to use and music is imported from your CD, to the computer, and then updated onto your IPod. The only negative part about the IPod is that it stores the music on the computer and keeps it there. As a result, lots of disk space is taken up. I would recommend buying an extra storage device that will just hold your IPod music. I know I'm going to in the near future.Don't hesitate if you're considering buying the IPod. It's great and it's now compatible with PCs, which is what most people use anyway. It is certainly pricey, but it's worth buying.
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.
i swap it with my G4 cube and pc all the time.
This is a very good speaker for the price and I would highly recommend it if you want a portable and versatile ipod dock. However, it is not in the same league as the Bose (not that it should be for the price). Overall sound quailty is good but the bass is a little boomy. It is better than I expected for the money and I would definitely recommend it and buy another. The only downside is no remote but again I bought this for a portable player and it was not required but if you are buying one that will mostly sit in a room I think you need a remote.
WOW! The quality of my photos just went way up. I needed a good wide angle lens and instead I got an awesome ultra-wide angle lens. This lens is fast, quiet, and produces sharp images. I use it on mu XSi to produce some poster-sized prints. One can tell that the lens construction is very good, but not so heavy that you have use a tripod. It takes a 77mm filter, so it is big, but not bulky. I just can't say enough good things about this lens...apparently others can't either. Get one while the price is low. Retail on this lens is over $800...I got mine for $300 and I am very pleased.
Just as the title says, this case is great. Love how it feels, nice protection and easy to use. 5*!
This HDMI cable works just like the most expensive ones. So, save your money and buy this one.
We love this thing! The only device I've found that it doesn't support is a cheap little no-name AV selector switch that literally doesn't even have a brand-name. The media electronics in this house range from brand new to nearly 30 years old, and it handles them all like a champ. The setup process is a breeze, and only my big-screen DLP TV required any tweaking because it takes it 10 seconds to warm up before you can change inputs. If you have your AV rack in a closet, the 890 has FM and infrared transmission, but if you're old school like me and put everything around the TV in plain site, the 880 can't be beat, especially for the price.
I use this connector to terminate my Raptor 10AWG cable. Within 2 mins i finished termination at both end which show how easy it is to connect.
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.
I'm glad I found this. My new computer doesn't have a floppy dive.
Rolling you own film saves a LOT of money and time searching the specialty photography shops. Especially nice when time to process, because the re-loadable cassettes are much easier to open than factory cassettes.
It has not missed a Tick... Also I am Saving Five to Seven Dollars per month by having my ownand not leasing one from Charter Cable...
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:[...]
Unfortunately, the software for this item is not compatible with a Mac operating system as is suggested in the product description. I spoke with the manufacturer today, and while you can plug the WS-100 into a Mac you can't upload or download voice files or other data. Obviously, I can't evaluate its performance because it's not compatible with my computer.
For those of you who want to use this for HDTV, I suggest a "Boostaroo," from "Radio Shack." It is a 3 way splitter amplifier. It doubles thevolume of the "540" and evens out the volume between front and centerspeakers. It is easy to connect. Just plug the mini plug into earphoneinput, then plug the green, black and orange plugs into the splitter. Using the earphone input allows you to adjust the volume with the TV remote. Also using the splitter amplifier, makes it not necessary to usegame control adapter they sell. The splitter amplifier sells for $25.49,and can be used to boost Ipods, MP3s, CDs or just a 3 way headphone amp.The splitter seems to add the mids that are needed. Some of the reviewsI read, said the center speaker is to loud. You can add a volume controlto the center speaker.If any one cares, my friend has $$$$$$$ in hissurround set up and I don't hear $$$$$$$ worth of difference. Better yes,but not for the $$$$$$$$.
This camera is very easy to use, and the color pictures look great! It came with everything I needed to get started right out of the box.I also got larger a xD memory card (128MB or higher would be about right), a charger, 2 sets re-chargeable batteries, and now I'm set! It's a keeper! There's also an waterproof/underwater housing for it as well.
On the Amazon star scale (1-5):Overall build quality 4Sharpness 3.5-4Autofocus 3.5-4Value for money 4.5-5It's a great everyday use lens with above average qualities. Definitely recommend.
I'm still learning how to use this, but it's awesome. The SB400 isn't even comparable, and I think for the average consumer, like I am, the SB800 is too expensive. I use this on my D50; I love it.
Contacting Nikkon was a bust, but Amazon helped me find the right battery for my CoolPix 4300 camera. When we moved last year I thought the charger was with my camera, but it has disappeared. So now I have a backup battery to give me more picture-taking time.
I use it between my 720p tv and Tivo HD. It gets the signal there and I don't notice any fuzz or digitization or whatever a bad HDMI cable would create. I don't have much HD content so can't speak much to video quality. One minor note, my TV has screw-holes (nuts?) on either side for really locking it in, this cable doesn't have the screws. If you have a swivel TV it could be an issue, but a 6' cable should allow you quite a bit of flexibility. I can't imagine what more you would get with those $80 cables from 'best' buy.
Donna Tartt's The Little Friend is an unconventional mystery novel. From looking at the book jacket you could easily draw the conclusion that this book will be like so many others in the mystery genre; instead Tartt neglects the murder mystery plot for a much tougher mystery, self-realization. Tartt's `heroine' Harriet is a complex character who had me flip-flopping thought the novel between sympathy and dislike. Harriet is flawed yet has a passion that is admirable. The novel uses heavy description to create a world that is very realistic and does not offer up any easy answers.The Little Friend gets off to a slow start in the equally slow town of Alexandria, Mississippi. It is summertime and our heroine, Harriet Cleve Durfesnes, has decided to occupy her time by solving a twelve-year-old murder. It was twelve years ago, when she was only an infant, that her brother Robin was found hanging from a tree in the back yard. If Harriet's family was not eccentric and self-pitying enough before the murder they certain are after. The novel provides ample background on the Celves and the Dufresnes. Harriet's family is an interesting cast of characters but I found myself tiring of hearing about them, perhaps because they are so pathetic. Her mother and sister are asleep most of the novel, her father lives in another city with another woman, and then there are the Cleve sisters.Harriet's Grandmother and three Great-Aunts are a large part of the novel and Harriet's life. Since Harriet's mother has been more or less catatonic with grief since Robin's death the old Cleve sisters have had an active role in raising Harriet. I have never read a novel where a thirteen-year-old girl spends so much time with people over 60. Tartt makes it believable through the depressing description of Harriet's home life. Her mother is totally out of touch and Allison, Harriet's sister, seems equally flighty. The old Cleve sisters are also out of touch, but in a different way. Libby, Tat, Edith, and Adelaide would like to believe that they are still a part of southern high society. Though they are depicted as educated women they have chosen to overlook the fact that the old south is, as the saying goes, gone with the wind. Libby, Tat, and Adelaide cling onto relics of their long destroyed southern mansion and lifestyle. They all worship their long deceased father who appears to me to have been, for lack of a better word, a wacko. However Edith, Harriet's grandmother, does not portray the helpless southern bell. Does this make her more likeable? Not really. She holds the power in the family and is in some ways reminiscent of Scarlet O'Hara; she is bull-headed, not particularly emotional, and the one the family turns to when trouble strikes. Despite their flaws there were moments when I could sympathize with the family. The old aunts always act lovingly to Harriet and Allison; there is almost always an open door for the girls. In the end the family is flawed yet believable. The attention Tartt pays on the life of this family, though sometimes boring, pays off. By the end it seems almost the necessary background.As Harriet delves into her search for Robin's killer a number of other characters enter and the plot picks up, sort of. If you are waiting for the typical sleuth novel to get rolling on a series of clues you are going to be disappointed. Harriet's mission is based on a sole clue given to her by the family maid, Ida Rhew. Ida tells Harriet that the day of the murder a no-good boy named Danny Ratliff was hanging around the house. From the moment she learns of Danny's presence the day of the murder Harriet is consumed with revenging Robin's murder. While Harriet is certainly premature in her conclusion the conviction with which she goes after the `killer' is admirable. Less admirable is the way Harriet takes Ida for granted until it is too late and her haughty attitude towards the unfortunate Lasharon.The novel greatly improves when Danny Ratliff and the rest of the Ratliff clan enter the picture. Just when I thought I could take no more of reading about old southern ladies enter the Ratliff brothers: the ex-con turned preacher, the ex-con/ex-mental patient/ex-Vietnam Vet turned meth addict and conspiracy theorist, and (my favorite) Danny. Call me a complete sucker for the bad boy with (what I see as) a hidden heart of gold but I felt more empathy towards Danny than Harriet ever inspired in me. The novel was worth reading for his story alone. This is not to dismiss Harriet's story. While reading about Harriet's apparent blindness to the racism and class-ism of her world annoyed me she seemed to begin to realize something wasn't right. Harriet is more confused about the flaws both she and her world posses but at least she is aware they exist. I hope she does but in this novel, as in life, there are no easy answers and we can't be quit sure how it will turn out.
Its does what exactly what its made to do. No complaints. Even came with an anti-static wristband. For $30, I'm happy with it.
This is a very comfortable split keyboard. The palm rest is very well done and the keys have a great feel. The mouse fits my hand very well and has good switch feel. I really like this set.
I'm suprised that Amazon still wants a review on this, but I've had it for a few years now and it's been a stellar performer. I bought it used based on the perfromance of another one that I found at Walmart 7 years ago. Both machines have been outstanding. Great editing features and easy to use. II've been considering getting a newer digital machine from Magnavox (Funai - same supplier as Sylvania).Magnavox MDR515H 500GB HDD and DVD-R with Digital Tuner
This went to my son in tropical Africa. Does exactly what it is supposed to do: protect the iPod (which it did despite rain, humidity and being dropped).
Priced far below what others are selling for, I found no defects or any other drawbacks for this HDMI cable. Go for it.
The first unit I ordered was defective. The IDE hard drive ribbon cable was torn half way off the connector and there was a loose plastic piece that had fallen off. Fortunately Amazon returns are easy and the second unit worked just fine.This doesn't do anything to quiet the HD and it can get pretty warm so I wouldn't recommend using it all the time, but if you just need to temporarily use an external drive this unit is ok.
I originally purchased this cartridge for my 11 year old to help her develop a broader vocabulary without realizing she was learning. She thoroughly enjoys playing &quot;Hangman&quot; and &quot;Wordtrain&quot;, but the real surprise was how much her 14 year old brother enjoyed the other word games. The various skill levels allow for words that I don't even know! If this happens, a press of the button displays the dictionary entry for the word. While neither child cares for &quot;Word Poker&quot; or &quot;Word Auction,&quot; the value of the other eight games makes the cartridge more than a worthwhile value. Other games include anagrams, jumble, word blaster (a speed spelling game), word deduction (a variation of word mastermind), memory challenge, word capture (a speed typing game), and Lotto for those of us who like to have our lottery numbers picked for us. All in all, the WORD GAMES cartridge has already provided more entertainment and learning value than I had anticipated.
Got this to run under the carpet in our conference room to plug in a table mic. This replaces one of lesser quality from another vendor. This seems more solid and works fine for a Blue Mic.
Ordered this filter for my Canon 5D and it awesome. The quality is great and the pictures come out just they way I want them too. I would definitely recommend this filter.
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.
It'll probably be a matter of time before a digital camera is created that can print its photos as a Polaroid does. But until then, the Polaroid is the only type of camera that can do this. When you see a Polaroid photo, there's no question it's an original. Which is great for insurance claims, etc. That's in addition to the fun factor. Also my teenage kids, with all of their digital gadgets, love the Polaroid for the instant photos. It's a shame that the cameras and film are being discontinued. There's still plenty of us all over the world who love Polaroids. (By the way, Rite-Aid has the One600 on sale at this time for $19.99)
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
THIS COMPANY NEEDS TO BE SUED OR SHUT DOWN NOT4 AWG.LIES!!MORE LIKE 10 AWG DO NOT BUY IF U NEED 4 GA.
i got this to replace ad-link gigabit switchswitch. it worked for a few months, then the other day, something went wrong & it stopped transferring packets & just flashed its link lights. resetting it didn't help. i pulled it from the network & replaced it with an older linksys switch i've kept around. discovered both myimac& mylacie 2big network raidwere still unable to connect. resetting their respective ethernet settings finally restored my network but gave me quite a fright. thelacie 2big network raidis still not right - see my review of that gadget.i'd previously had a higher opinion of netgear. now i think i'll stick to linksys ...
I haven't had the problems describe by other reviewers, but I have only owned this product for about a month. I might have to edit this review if things change.This is my first all-in-1 remote, so I don't really have anything to compare to. But so far, I love the convinience of just having to press just one button to turn my tv, PS3 & reciever on. I thought about the Harmony One, because of the touch screen, But did not want to spend the extra $50.00. All in all I'm pretty happy with it.
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 radio might be small, but out of every radio receiverthat we own, this one has the best reception. It picks upbroadcasts from around the world, but best of all, it picksup both AM and FM radio from 200 miles away. Since Ilive in an extreamly remote area of Southern Colorado, thisis quite important to my family. Thanks for the great productSangean!
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
Just buy it if you need more speed. Swapped out my old slower cards & was up & running in minutes.
I ordered the Tom Tom 720 on a Tuesday and it arrived on Thursday. It's a great little gizmo, smart and easy to use- I love it. The installation etc took quite a while but patience paid off.
It looks great, holds everything from the laptop to accessories to small documents. It is a bit on the heavy side for those who have to travel a lot.
I've been using this keyboard for 5 years. They last about 2 years and then eventually both of them stopped working. Price is so cheap and ability to type silently while on phone calls is priceless. Problem is this latest one I just bought - it doesn't work properly. Three issues - 1) the spacing of the keys changed and it's harder to type on than previous models from this same company. 2) The keys don't always register when typed and I find myself having to double tap a key quite often. 3) The enter key and shift keys have been cut in half and are now two keys. If you type dead center then on the shift or the enter, you'll miss both halves! I'm not happy despite the silence of the keyboard. Am returning mine...
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?
The adapter plug did exactly what we needed it to. It converts a mono output of a small TV so that stereo headsets work.
I have purchased four Buffalo TeraStation products (for my work place) and am happy with all of them. Upon pricing another, I saw some mixed reviews. While I cannot answer the experience that others may be having, I thought I'd be sure to include my very positive experiences with our heavily utilized TeraStation products.With my original purchase, I bought some extra replacement drives and have not YET needed them after 2 years of heavy use.I have called Buffalo Networks support about 4 times (for configuration help) and found them quick, responsive, and helpful.From my point of view Buffalo networks is a terrific company and the TeraStation product line is an excellent product.The one caveat I will offer is that I am using the products primarily to backup data (not media streaming as one other reviewer has attempted).
I scanned in about 2000 slides and I am now doing BW 35mm and 120mm negatives. Sometimes I am amazed how great the slides come out. The fading option does a great job to restore 60 year old slides that are 'almost clear' or 'turned red.'I had to play with it for some 4x5 BW negatives (which it wasn't supposed to do anyway.)I scanned in a small amount of old photos. They came out OK (I need to experiment with that a little.) Switching from Photo to film requires some assembly and I am set up for Film.It came with loads of software, most of which I haven't tried. I also haven't tried the buttons on the lid. They require setup and are not applicable to what I am doing.I appreciate the film guides (especially with the old malformed negatives.)I am dealing with very old slides and negatives that would cause some worry if they were going through some feeder that could jam.The scanning speed is ok and meets or exceeds what was stated. The software gives a duration estimate as it scans. Since my PC is fast the estimate is always a little off.
Good quality and the price was very fear..I highly recommend everybody to star purchasing from this merchant since prices and quality will meet your expectations..Gracias..
I was very disappointed by the performance of this product. I have used it twice, both with poor results, and it is now being returned. I had difficulty with it playing a few songs, shutting itself off, and refusing to play again without a lot of coaxing. Once I get it started again it will do the same thing. I found it was also tempermental about forwarding to the next song, and on the first time out it was skipping by song #3. It's too bad, because when did work, it seemed like a nice player.
I bought one several years ago, and it took the most fabulous pics, and I really loved the Macro feature..some of my best-ever shots. Unfortunately the film pin holder broke off, so I'm happy to replace the camera with another one just like it.
Needed another article and this item added enough to make the shipping free. Well packaged and defect free.
I saw similar HDMI cables at stores like Wal-Mart and Best Buy and they cost at least $60, and that's a ridiculous price for just a little wire. I usually use the standard AV 3-Color cables that come with most things, but I saw how great HD was at my cousin's place so I was tryna get one. I looked on Amazon because I wasn't down to spend $60 for a little cable and surprisingly I found that joint for like $2 on here. That made my day. I ordered it and it came in like 3-4 days. It came with little covers on both ends of the cable so if you're not using it dust doesn't get in it. I thought that was nice. The Quality of the HD itself is great, I mean it had to be better than what I had before, but real talk it's legit. The only problem I had is that one time I was playing Xbox and the screen went black. The sound was still there, but the video was gone. I just unplugged that joint and plugged it back in and it worked again. Nothing to trip about. Good-a$$ deal! Buy that $#!t.
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 ordered this HDMI cable for use on a Playstation 3 (since it did not come with an HDMI cable), and it works perfectly with the system with no major issues whatsoever. I also saved a huge amount of money for buying it on Amazon as opposed to inside of a store, which is also definitely a good thing. Overall, a very good purchase if you need an HDMI cable.
I bought this card about a year ago so I could have plenty of room for pictures and clips at Disney World. As with my other PNY cards, it's worked flawlessly. I use the lowest compression and still can take several hundred pics.
Cheap and simple.I bought this filter merely as an extra protection to my lens on a Olympus E-300 SLR.It's functional.
this speakers sound funny is like a small chip radio sound
I don't know if the one I got was just bad, or if this item is a rip off completely, but it did not work.
The first one I recieved was broken and had to return it, the second broke soon after. I suggest avoiding this mouse.
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."
I absolutely love this camera! My brother had it before me and I couldn't stop using his, so I bought my own. We have had great success with it, the pictures are so clear on the big screen. It is simple to use and nice and compact.
After 'The Secret History', which made Tartt a near cult figure in literary circles, she took 10 years to come up with her sophomore novel. Well, so much for the long wait... To be fair, the writing is good, with a clear portrayal of a small Mississippi town and an extended family living in the aftermath of a grisly unsolved murder of a 9 year old.Harriet, the baby sister of the murder victim, picks up the thread of the mystery 12 years later, and opens up a pandora's box of secrets... However, Tartt lingers over too many characters and their side stories to get to where she is going, and the climax is, alas, a letdown, and the reader feels frustrated that the key characters don't seem any closer to achieving redemption and/or catharsis in the end.
This harness keeps my binoculars close to me when I'm trudging along. That's good. And I don't have to endure the strap around my neck. That's good.
This is all you need they are HDMI cables... have a 52 inch Sony Bravia W Series and love it ... along with a 7 in 1 Sony Receiver I bought on here and PS3.. plus new speakers.. my whole system rocks..
This CD/DVD holder is sturdy and stylish. I needed something to look nice, but hold my stuff, and those wallet-type options weren't really cutting it for me.I had also purchased something similiar (not Case Logic) from another store and was unimpressed by how flimsy it was.I now have 4 or 5 of these and they look great all lined up. I plan on getting more as needed. When they get full, it still stays sturdy and fits in the holder (the other one I purchased ballooned out and had to be forced to get it in).The only con I can think of is the price. For me, it's worth it, but that may not be the case for you if there are budget constraints.
I'm a first time PDA user and I'm in love with it.Let me tell you this, I've never been an organized person, and I'm not now, but whenever I need to do something I just put an appointment with alarm in my Visor and it reminds me of what and when I have to do anything. Really useful for a guy who has no memory.No more pockets full of papers with phone numbers, dates and appointmente, just write it on your Visor and let it take care of it.There are even loads of applications that remind you of important dates like birthadays and aniversaries that can make a difference with your friends, family or clients.Another fantastic feature is the posibility of answering you emails on the go, everyday I spend a couple of hours on the train, it is fantastic to read and answer emails that I don't have the time or will to write back at home.I also installed Avant Go and now I can read the latest news every morning on the train.The 8 MB memory is also a good deal, very good price and you can stuff lots of things in there. I got plenty of books (wich you can download from lots of places for free!), notes, pictures, games, contacts. I have more things that I can use and I still got 4 MB free of space!No more getting stuck in an airport or train station with nothing to read or play (I got chess, othello, rpg games, shoot 'em up games...)Just think of a use you need from the Visor, just get in the internet and check the thousands of applications there are for it, I'm sure you'll find the one you need. All that without speaking of the great modules that are available like 8 MB more of memory or the back up module which can save your day if you happen (not likely) to loss you data.Don't think about it, buy it and you will take it everywhere!
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 have a few sets of speakers in the closet, and none of the 6.5" ones would fit the hole in these adapters. The 5.25" MTX components I had on the shelf would fit, but I bought these adapters for 6.5" drivers not 5.25".I can (and did, ultimately) enlarge the hole, but then why didn't I just make adapters from wood if I wanted to cut stuff out? I bought these to save me the trouble/mess, now I have the trouble anyway.
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 bought this backpack over five+ years ago for a 17" HP laptop. I then bought two more three years ago for a pair of Asus 17" gaming laptops for family members. None of the packs were used daily, but were mainly used for storage and transport on road trips (holidays and vacations). This pack is absolutely roomy, holding a 17" laptop, mouse, mousepads, books, a jacket, as well as tablets, phones, extension cords, and other small bags (headphones, cables, etc.). Mesh pockets provide room for a water bottle, glasses cases. Easily made 4-5 trips a year, occasional air travel/carry on. The dual pulls on most zippers make it easy to throw luggage locks on for a little extra security.Eight months ago, a smaller backpack fell apart and my oldest Targus TXL617 became a daily working pack. Five+ days a week transporting a Macbook, tablet+keyboard, and work folders. Every day opening 3 different compartments two-three times a day. After seven months the zipper on the second largest compartment split from the edge. It will still close in one direction but the second zipper has jumped the track and just hangs free. The backpack is still very usable for light duty, but can't hold up to the daily abuse so I swapped it for one of the other two (which still appear new).The summary is this is a sturdy backpack with a versatile design. It delivered solid performance for over half a decade and is still functional for light use.
I used this cable for 3-4 months during which I was switching the cable between the cable TV box and the DVD player while the the VGA end was connected to my projector. Recently, it just stopped working with either video source. I bought a replacement (some other generic brand) and it works fine. May be these cables are not meant to be switched between video sources too much - may be they are. Either way, here's my story.
I needed a replacement printer and came across this refurbished MP800 printer. I liked the idea that I do not have to replace the colors as a single cartridge that costs $$$. I was able to download all the software on line so not having the CD was OK. It does duplex printing without issue.
This is the cheapest place i have seen to get these points. Plus you can get the code emailed and avoid the store.
Just the right size for day trips/bike rides. Second cross strap provides stability. I fit a digital SLR, two lenses, handheld video cam and digital recorder plus "stuff". Rain cover and sewn-in lens cloth very cool. Light.
This little radio worked well and was all that kept us in touch with the outside world during a recent 3 day power outage. My only criticism would be that it takes quite frequent cranking to keep it receiving.
These Sony headphones make a loud popping sound every few minutes. It is enough to make you jump out of your seat. I had though about trying the more expensive Sony headset and they also have the same problem of loud popping noises. I read the reviews on Cables To Go SPK-9100 and they seem like a quality headset that is less expensive, comfortable, problem free and come with a 1 year warranty, so I am going to give them a try.I really have come to like Sony products but the Sony headphones have unfortunately been a big disappointment.
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.
Great price for this item !Better than other UV protection filterWorks perfect on a Canon T3 kit lens
Works. Literally easier to use than to open the package. You will need the CD for some computers but for the most part it should just work. Unobtrusive. I've gotten 2.
This is a great drive at 33.3 and 5400 rpm. This is perfect for those that want additional space but don't want to pay for Ultra 66 drives and the card needed to run at those speed.
I am ready to return this as it will not download to disc or computer. I called customer support and they were supposed to call me back but never did. Great if it worked, but very frustrating when it doesn't.
fits super snug which is great for the gym. get it for 1st gen nanos!!!
Was looking for DVD player with Divx cability. After reading several reviews on different DVD players with Divx, I chose this for its reliability and dependability...and price. I am absolutely satisfied. As it is advertised: it "plays everything you throw at it." I was so impressed, I ordered another within a week of receiving the first. Go for it!!! By the way, not ALL Phillips players are equal. Read the reviews. This is the model to get.
The Fluke Networks MT-8200-60A IntelliTone Pro 200 Kit is a good combination; Being Fluke, I didn't expect anthing less than good. Maps and locates cables easily. For most applications this works well, but the MicroScanner2 Kit would have been better if I had $400 more. With the MicroScanner2, you can tell the length of the cable; determine whether it is connected to a switch or not; by the indication on the display you would be able to determine which end has a fault as well as map and locate the cables. Back to this purchase, it serves its purpose well; a good buy for the money. You can't go wrong with a Fluke.
This camera is great and easy to use. It totally changed my experience in taking pictures to a whole new level. A could take pictures of almost anything and not worry about wasting film.A totally great buy.
I like to do a lot of home video taping. Time my wife gave me another project to convert her cass.tape into cd. with what I had in my computer which was a sound blaster card that came with it, I knew that was a hard task to do. So I chose the reseach this project some more. I look at adding a dazzel gadet, and upgrading my sound card which would be a little more than I wanted to pay. I started looking The Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum and software that came with it. The Price I payed for it was a bargain. The setup was a snap If you know a little about hardware. I notice a big differance in the sound quailty the proformance in recording and gaming. I am looking adding a surround sound speakers anything less would be a waste of a excellent card.deharrisNC
Having been suffering with a Belkin TuneCast FM transmitter for the past few months trying to listen to my iPod in my car, I am pleasantly surprised of how well this product performs.The sound quality is actually quite good, in fact I doubt I could tell the difference between an MP3 CD and the Griffin RoadTrip. The audio is quite crisp and volume levels are more than loud enough for me. Unlike my Belkin where I had to turn the radio all the way up while the static nearly drowned out the music, just having my stereo up half way with the RoadTrip is where I like it, and there's no static to be heard.It's very easy to set up, less than 5 minutes for me. After completing the installation I was instantly impressed. No more will I have to worry about my iPod being charged before listening to music thanks to the built in charger. Also no more wires tangling up everywhere.Pros:*Loud and clear sound.*Volume on iPod seperate from transmitter.*Easy to setup.*Comes with extender for power plug to assure there's room for the device in your car.*Saves the last Radio Station you used even after you turn off or unplug the device.*Charger, with light indicating when it's charging and when it's done.*iPod fits snug.Cons:* Not really a problem with the device but with certain cars. In my car the power plug doesn't turn off when the car is off, so I have to unplug the RoadTrip when I leave the car for long periods of time. This is a very minor problem though. If your car isn't like mine, there's no problem.All together, it's one of the best purchases I've made in a long time, probably not since my iPod. Anyone without the ability or money to connect your iPod directly to your stereo, I highly doubt you can do much better than this product. I highly recommend it.
It works bottom line which is a good thing. I like the led light in the back that lets you know information is being transfered. I use this in my truck for my music deck and it works very well, never skips.
For all intents and purposes, this cable "works" -- but as another reviewer noted, it does not fit correctly into all optical ports. It fits (clicks) just fine in half of my devices, but the other half it's essentially just sitting in the hole. Slightest movement could/would knock it loose.I will probably be ordering a different cable to replace this, as I don't like having loose connections like that.Even in devices it wont "click" into, it does still work.
The case is attractive however, the benefits of this case ends there. I expected better from Vantec. I purchased the case to serve as my backup drive to backup my Windows Home Server drive which has reliability issues. The first problem is no fan, second problem is that the eSata functionality doesn't work when used with Sata I controllers. I tried two different machines with Sata I (150 MBs) and the system would not recognize the drive. One (intel controller) saw the drive but the system hung when trying to format the drive so this thing is useless to me. I already had a USB case (with fan) that cost me $13.00. I will be returning this one.
This is the second Sony ICF-S79V Weather Band Shower Radio we have owned. The first one, bought in the early 1990s is still going strong, showing the great Sony workmanship that we all hope to see in all products. Of special note is the strong AM reception and the weather proof housing.
These things are great... The only negative I have with these is that you must install them correctly. People who complain about them getting stuck in their dvd player or skipping usually have one of the following issues:1. They are not installed correctly, the sides are very thin and if you don't have the lip around the whole CD, it can wobble or be unreadable.2. They will not magically repair a dirty or scratched CD, and in a bad mechanism can be scratched themselves. Make sure your CD is clean and reliable BEFORE you put the skin on.3. The skin is dirty. Handling the CD skin has the same repercussions as handling a cd. If you drop it, sneeze on it, have oatmeal on your hands, the skin will get dirty..A GREAT invention... Everything I own has one of these on it. I can't afford to buy another copy of Shrek for my kids.
A great product and super cheap. you cant beat this deal. Went ahead and bought a few of them for future tvs or laptops and what not. Great deal.
This lens worked as expected for a very reasonable price. There is some slight distortion at the edges, but not much at all. It seems to be built very well and even comes with a nice soft carrying case. Overall, a great product.
These Binoculars seem well made and definately have quality optics. The image is bright, color accurate, and contrast superb. Even at dusk they pick up enough light for birdwatching. At night, craters on the moon are beautiful to behold. I love using the unusually close focus of 5 feet to examine insects like I had never seen them before. As an added bonus (and remarkable at this price) they are said to be waterproof (I assume they are but have not tested). These are easy and comfortable to handle and focus. Lastly, they work very well (and better than many others) with eyeglasses on. The lens caps/cups fit extremely well on the back and decent on the front. My only wish to improve these binocs is that the lens covers secured better to the binoculars to ensure they are not lost. I had bought simils Pentax binocs first but returned mostly because they worked poorly with eyeglasses on. These are cheaper and equal to better than the Pentax feature for feature. Lastly, these come with a lifetime nofault warranty.
overall the cable was very good. i needed a hdmi cable, but did not want to spend much money on it.
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.
Got better than we were hoping for. The modem works great with our set up at home with DSL Internet connection.
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.
I know these are old headphones but in case anyone is considering getting a pair... DON'T. Worst headphones ever! Sound, comfort, quality... horrible. Simply horrible.
Easy to install, took about an hour. Only issues that I have had is that it doesn't work consistently and there is a some background noise.
The design of this piece is very good for the price paid. Spacious and can hold lots of items required for one day flight.
Cable was shipped very fast! Good quality a bit short, but only because i didnt realize i needed a cable longer than six feet. Still work out great thank you very much!
We got this tripod for a hiking trip to Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania. The Falls Trail has 22 waterfalls (we made it to 18). This tripod was easy to carry up and down the steep rocky trails. It fit easily in our backpack and my husband hardly noticed it was there when he was carrying it. I used it with my Canon Rebel XT and my 50mm 1.8 lens (the "plastic fantastic.") I don't think it would have held as well with my Sigma 24-60mm 2.8, which is significantly heavier, but it worked great with the light prime. I used this tripod with my camera's timer and got no camera shake at all with up to 1 sec exposures. The setup is really quick. If a light, compact tripod for a camera and lens weighing less that 2 lbs. is your priority, then this is the one. Do not expect it to be rugged and heavy-duty, or to hold your 5D with a 24-70mm L lens--that's not what it's for.
This backpack works great for airline travel and all around just taking along your laptop, iPad, cameras, chargers, meds, bagged liquids, sweatshirt, etc. The side pockets worked great for easy access to passports and boarding passes. It actually fit under the seat in front of me on the airplane once I took out the laptop which I always use to watch movies when in flight. It has a laptop sleeve which protects the laptop and I use my own neoprene iPad sleeve. All of my devices that I need to access at the airport or on the plane are in easy reach with this rolling backpack. I love the plaid color inserts which help it stand out from all of the solid black ones. I prefer this over other lighter colors which get dirty looking easily. I would highly recommend this for students, travelers and those living in a high rise!
I remember reading somewhere to not spend a lot of money on HDMI Cables. So I bought 2 of these cables. They work 100% fine and I even compared the quality to an HDMI cable I bought a while back for my PS3 that cost a lot of money and could not tell the difference. They are well worth the very small amount of money I paid for them.
This is my third Tiffen UV filter I've bought and I they've worked great, just put them on your lens and forget they are there, of course until that unlucky day arrives when you drop your lens and this filter will be there to save your precious investment (the lens).Being an uncoated lens it does have some flare when pointed toward super bright sources of light. If you can't get the shot you wanted, just remove the lens momentarily or buy a coated filter.
OK! I've been saving this up for all the reviews that say that all the new HD TV's are not in full HD: yes they are!Now, let me explain, take for example this TV: it's native resolution is 1366 x 768, which is enough pixels to fully display 720p.720p is a HD resolution.Now, to display the highest resolution HD the TV MUST have 1920 x 1080, good luck finding a TV under (or over) 40" that can display that.It's not that Sharp and the other manufactures don't want to make a TV that shows 1920 x 1080, it's just reallllly hard to (at lest in sizes smaller then, say, 50").But if you don't have a set that shows 1920 x 1080, it's all up to the sets image scalar - that's the bit of electronics in the TV that converts the input into something the TV can display - and if the scalar is sub-par than your picture will be too.Talk of pixels and image scalars aside, go to the store where you'll buy your new TV and look at the high-def TV's, than the standard-def, do you see a difference? is it better? do you care if it's not 1920 x 1080?whew! I'm glad to get that off my chest, sorry about all that nerd ranting Jeff, but, I get pretty worked up about that kind of stuff, any way I should get to the review, hu?Well, here it is:It is a really good picture. really.unfortunately, I don't have the pleasure of living with this TV, but, my friend has the 30" version, and in HD it look's...wow, nice, real nice.In HD bigger is better, and that thought was confirmed for me upon seeing this 37" at Best Buy...or was it Circuit City, no matter, the point is that even in 1366 x 768 it still looked mighty fine.
Very easy to convert to region free. The remote control is very compact. HDMI connection gives top quality video. The optical digital audio is excellent. For the price (in the $60 range), this can't be beat.
Received this kit with requested one day shipping... Have Linksys router with WIRELESS enabled, but slowed DSL WAY down! 7K vs potential 3MB!Plugged this into my router connected to my MICROSOFT notebook and APPLE MAC MINI... total installation was 1 minute! Left Router wireless enabled for mobility, but tested both with this hardwire kit and am receiving 3MB d/l speed via speedtest.net!!! ABSOLUTE NIRVANNNA!!!!Can't wait for the wife to experience the new speed on the MAC!!TRUST ME... THIS PRODUCT PERFORMS!!!~GWFC
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!
So far this little gadget is working great! I am still trying to understand some of the settings but it is durable and working best for what I need it to do.
Don't waste your money on these cables. I ordered 2 ea, 12 footers to use while I was in a hospital ward for 3 months, I didn't want to disturb other patients. I noticed a problem right away with one cable that I had to keep bending at the connection to make it work. A short time later the other cable started doing the same thing. Because of my situation I was unable to go through the process of returning the defective cables at the time. However, I'm sure if I got 2 bad ones the rest of them are no good as well.
Not worth the money.Very easy to install.Can't plug the cameras into a power strip or ups.You can't upload to "your" web site.You can only upload to "their" web site.This makes these cameras almost useless.Not a good picture quality.Great that the cameras are "inside" your home looking out of the window so they can not be messed with. Bad you can't up load the video to "your own" web site.If you have no desire to view your cameras over the web, and you don't need power strips or ups great buy.If you want to view your cameras over the web or need power strips don't buy these cameras.
Nice bag. I read all of the review on this product as well, so here I am writing mine now. I've used it the last few times when out with my camera. It holds pretty much what they said it would. I'm thinking that maybe I should have gotten the larger one, only because it does not hold a 70-200mm F2.8 lens all that well, but I did get in there. It's really not large enough for that. Overall, I'm happy with the bag. I'll keep this one. It forces me to just bring what I'll need for that day. If I travel and feel I'll need my other lens, I'll just take the big back pack. Again, it's great day bag for me.
I really like my new logitech mouse. It was easy to install and fits my hand very nicely. It makes it much easier to navigate the screen.
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.
These are perfect for connecting your HDTV to auxiliary components such as blu-ray players, surround sound, cable or satellite box, etc. Not too short and not too long. Absolutely no complaints here!
I like the design and function of the device. But it does not work for charging Ipods. So I returned it.
I expected much better sound quality from this product. I can't give a fair review of the rest of its features because as soon as I heard a CD played I packed the thing back up for a refund. My husband bought this to replace the larger radio we currently use hoping to save space in the bathroom. In my opinion it simply isn't worth purchasing if you actually want music to sound GOOD...but what can you expect from $40?
Bought a 1080p LCD in August and a 1080p HD DVD player in Dec. I purchased the HDMI cable shortly after for $.25 and it produces perfectly. Great reception on the TV. No need to drop $50 on a cable at a box store because this one works the same.
Scanner works well with Windows 98. However, is now obsolete with Win-XP unless I purchase an updated driver from UMAX. I am not happy with this hidden cost.
I looked at a lot of shortwave portables before purchasing this unit, and I have been very happy with it's performance. I got my feet wet in shortwave with a Sangean SG 622, but quickly outgrew it. I bought the YB 400pe with the idea that I would use it for a while, and then transition into something bigger and better, but it has performed so well I don't see that happening. This unit is a KEEPER! I really like the fact that everything you need is included in the box. AC adapter, external antenna, earphones, and carrying case. You can buy this radio for this price anywhere. Save yourself the wait (and possible damage) of UPS shipping. Just drive to your local Radio Shack and pick one up.
Good product. Very quiet and does not get overheated. Great solution for an external backup unit. USB 2.0 speeds allow me to back up 20 Gigs of data in around 30 minutes. Immediate access from my WinXP system.
I like the slingshot... It was built strong, looks great and holds the camera and glass nicely. Just wish it was a little bigger.
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.
Bought this for my sisters' going away present and filled it with dvds of movies we watched growing up. Nothing too fancy but good quality.
I bought this unit from a survival specialty store several years ago. It does have good features in theory -- power options include solar, dynamo, and wall adapter, and it has multiple bands including television audio. The dynamo broke the second time I tried to use it -- GENTLY -- and I am an engineer and not, say, a destructive toddler. I've taken to using it occasionally to listen to TV audio now occasionally in the kitchen, so I didn't throw it away once it was clear to me that it would be near-useless in a significant emergency. Unfortunately, the battery won't hold a charge for more than a few SECONDS now, despite regular full discharges over the years.I'm still trying to find a dynamo-powered emergency radio that inspires significant confidence that it might actually survive even a minor disaster....
I've always been partial to Microsoft Mice. I love the ergonomics and design, and this mouse is no exception. There is one major issue with this mouse and it will only effect some users. Specifically, right-handed users with usb ports on the left side of the laptop, or left-handed users with usb ports on the right side. This is because the wireless received does not work well if the mouse is used on the opposite side of the receiver. My laptop doesn't have ports on the back so I don't know how well it will work in that configuration. I do love everything else about the mouse so much that rather than return the mouse I use a usb extension cable to relocate the receiver to the right side of my laptop.Pros- Ergonomics- Style- Battery life- Receiver snaps to mouse when not in use and turns of mouse automaticallyCon- Mouse doesn't respond well if used on the opposite side of the laptop from the receiver.
I got this and used it for my Zire 31 it worked great. I thought that the software worked fine but the keys were a little off. But you will get used to it otherwise it is a great keyboard.
The manufacturer needs to update their marketing material especially the outside of the box that says "compatiable with any TV". This device only has analog connections for the "audio output" and no digital connections. With most metropolitan areas in the U.S., our city went all digital a few years ago and we have replaced all the TVs in our house with HDTVs (plasma and LED with only digital connections). I believe they sell converted boxes for another $25-$30 but for the $90 I already spent on this product, I expected it would work with my existing TVs.
When I just open the box, I had some trouble to install this battery, it seems it does not fit the x51v quite well. It took me a lot of effort to lock the battery door.After it's installed, the pda get thicker, battery works well as described. now it has been a couple months since I bought this battary, I am satisfied with its battery life, I can play at least 8 hours of musics without charging it when I disable all wireless functions.Roughly it's triple or four times the battery life compare to the original one.
I am satisfied with this product and the Vendor. I would recommend this Vendor to everyone.
I absolutley love this camera. It is very user friendly. With the many settings and the zoom... you are bound to take good pictures. I've had the camera for about a year and a half, taken nearly 3000 pictures, and havent had one problem. Although batteries do not last long in this camera. Most of my pictures turn out beautifully.Yes, this camera is simple... but the quality is good. I suggest this camera for teenagers who are just wanting to have fun. I've loved it...
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.
I bought this dash kit as part of an install for a 2009 Cobalt. The kit looks nice and mounts fine to the radio. However, this kit does not fit under the Cobalt dash panels. It appears there was a manufacturing error or incorrect labeling of this product. The face is about 1/4" to wide and will not mount under the cars dash panel. It is not worth modifying since the face would have to be physically cut to fit under the dash panel. Cutting the hard plastic face would be very noticeable and cutting the car dash plate would be an unrepairable modification.I would like to give this product a "2 star" rating because it does well at securing the radio in the dash and is reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the dash panels could not be replaced with this mounting kit installed. My background includes several custom car audio installations and I am very confident in my ability. This does not fit in a late model Cobalt.
Hello folks its Vince the radioman , I have been a radio buff for many many years with a vast collection . I love to do compares . The Sangean 909 is a very very good radio . The tuner is of top quality and the overall performance is consistant with the Sony 7600 . This radios best quality is its construction and the sound quality . It has the best built in speaker I have ever heard in a " portable " radio . It is very durable but a bit heavy in weight . It is loaded with extras like a line out , ext antenna jack and a really nice SSB set up . The AM and SW sections are very good . In its class the only better radio is the Sony 7600 because of its outstanding tuner , however , the tuner in the 909 is very good. All in all the 909 is probably the best all around radio in its class due to the sound quality and the diverse functionality ( extensive memory and a wonderful visual display window ) . Its a little expensive and as I stated before a bit heavy but a great radio .
Plays all DVDs as advertised, sound & video quality is all very good. The only thing that pushes it down to 4 stars is the fact that the remote control is not all that well laid out.
I wrote to this company asking for help with this item and they ignored my requests.
This printer was easy to set up. The software that comes with it makes printing soo much easier as it has a built in layout program to do various sizes, corrections and cropping. Allows you to do borderless or bordered pictures. The colors are perfectly printed. When I used my Epson 1270, I never got perfect color matching. The Canon i860 delivers fast, clean, acurate pictures. I am very impressed with this affordable printer. It has 5 cartridges so that you only replace the ones that you need for far less money then replacing the color cartridge in other printers at $50.00. The Canon replacement cartridges are about $11.50 and you only replace the ones you use up. I recommend buying the 2.0 fast speed usb cable as this printer uses that technology for it's super fast printing. Took about 25 seconds to print a 4&quot; x 6&quot; photo. Load up the images you want to print in it's software program, clik one button and it prints all your pictures at one time. Super fast, Super Brilliant colors and the inks dry very fast. I replaced my $600. overrated Epson printer with this one. I made a great choice. I used my left over Epson photo paper on this printer and they print just as nice as the Canon paper. No need to buy special paper in my opinion. Epson's ink never dried and ink would bleed on to the backs of other photo's when you stacked them together and forget about putting them into a photo album, they would get stuck to the plastic. The Canon prints that I created with this printer came out of the printer dry. The inks do not stink like the Epson inks and I cannot say enough positive things about this printer. I wish it could print bigger prints but I chose the smaller model. Otherwise, this printer gets the thumbs up. Go and buy it, you won't really find anything bad about it. If you own a Canon digital camera, you can print from the camera to the printer using the plug in option in the front of the printer. Great Value, Awesome results. You will be satisfied.
Overall a good piece, but attracts a lot of noise from around the house devices.Pros :Good DesignComfortable FitEasy to install and useGood Signal strength all around the house.Cons :Attracts noise from movements, electronics devices around the house.Not a good value for moneyRecommended : To reduce the noise effect, it's volume should be kept low, and the TV/Player/Music system volume should be kept high/max.Meaning what were the Engineers doing when they traded the Signal to Noise Ratio ????
If you has a tv of high definition, you need to connect the console PS3 with this type of cable to obtain a high resolution and to enjoy a great entertainment. It is a very good and cheap cable, besides necessarily for the lovers of the quality.
WHATS TO SAY, IT'S AN hdmi cable.... It serves it's purpose. What IS worth mentioning is the price! Also kudos to the vendor for delivering it, BEFORE the estimated dates!!
Great sound, short wires. Works great with my pc onboard sound. The wires could have been a bit longer, but you can always add on easily. I have the speakers around my desk so I really don't need a lot of length. mp3's sound great.
I was very glad to do business with these people. A different item was sent and by a simple e-mail, the correct item was sent with no hassle. I appreciate people like this.
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.
Used it in my office/shop and was perfect for having several PCs hooked up at once with no problems or conflicts.
I SELL ALOT OF DVDS AND HAVE LOST SOME MONEY BECAUSE OF DAMAGED DISCS,NOW I CAN REPAIR THOSE DISCS AND SELL THEM,A GREAT PRODUCT AND WILL KEEP USING IT,THE PRICE WAS VERY REASONABLE ESPWEXCIALLY FOR SOMETHING THAT WORKS WELL.thks mk
Connected it to my router, connected my XBOX 360, TV, and DVD player, plugged in the switch...that was it. It's worked flawlessly since. Had it about 3 months now with zero problems. It doesn't get much easier.
Delivered within expected time but the sticker, which used to prove it was a new product, somehow was missing. Still, the item looks new to me and no problem when using.
i became so frustrated with this thing losing connection and the constant beeping of my computer i threw it away. get the cyberpower 7 port that one has never failed.CyberPower CPH720P USB Hub, 7-Port, USB 2.0, 480Mbps, 1.1/2.0 Compatible, PC/MAC PlugNPlay - Lifetime Warranty
I added this 2gb of Ram to my parents computer which has been grinding along with only 4XXmb for some years now. It's just an old 2ghz processor but for browsing the internet it's like a new computer now. No more painful load times and lagging every time you do anything. I've been running crucial ram in my own computer for years as well and have never had any issues so I went with crucial again for their computer.
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!
This is an excellent digital camera. Simple to use. Exceptional picture quality.A few minor caveats: Two step on/off is a pain. Battery compartment wants to open during certain functions.Bottom line: Light, easy, great results!
Easy to use and a great product! Most importantly it's worth the money!! Handy little gadget to have if you do any work on the computer!
I've had this camera for over 1 year now and I am nothing but satisfied. When I decided that I wanted a digital camera it was important for me to get one that was small enough not to impede on my active lifestyle yet did not compromise on technical ability. Sony's DSC P7 is the perfect mix. I travel a lot internationally and so I just put it in my pants pocket and keep the charger in my luggage. You can snap about 300-400 pictures before the battery dies. The menu functions are very user friendly and allow you to highly customize the settings.There is also no compromise on other aspects. The movie quality is not perfect but really good and the sound is excellent. Another thing that is annoying about most digital cameras is how long it takes for the picture to snap. With this one, it takes the picture as soon as you push the button. This is also true with the movies. I know on some digital cameras when you are done recording a movie you have to wait a while for it to "save" to the flash memory. Not with this one; Sony seems to have gotten the right idea in that, flash memory should work in a flash. The only problem I have with it is that sometimes in extremely low-light conditions when the flash is imperative, you have to wait about 6 seconds for the flash to build up. But just to reiterate, this doesn't happen in the light. The other cool thing is the memory stick. You can get 512MB sticks and you can even buy generic ones (from the same company that makes them for Sony) at half the price Sony charges. The picture quality is outstanding. The user can select a variety of qualities along with visual effects such as B&amp;W, etc...To recap: It responds quickly to user commands, picture quality is excellent, it's small &amp; light, it's not that expensive, and the movies have excellent quality sound with very good video.Bottom Line: I'm a tough customer but the Sony DSC7 gets 5-stars because it deserves it.
The Channel Master antenna has enabled me to receive FM radio stations that I could not get with an indoor antenna.
I liked the size of this camera, it is very small and take good picture. The only thing that I did not like about it is that it has the option of taking movies but without audio!!! but otherwise it's a good camera :)
i am on my third speaker. they all stop working a few seconds after the ac power supply is plugged in. if you use batteries only, they sound fine. you just can't plug them in!!
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.
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 my first digital SLR. I have an old PowerShot A50 and a very old Canon AE-1 35mm film camera. This camera is really a great blend of the two. With all of the options available you can take as much control as you want over the exposure. The resolution is excellent. I found the real limitation of my old digital was the low resolution. For 4x6 prints it was great, but you really couldn't do much else. The 10D has over 6 megapixels, which give you much more flexibility in Photoshop. As a real SLR it can take any EOS lense. I have the 50/1.8 and the 24-85. I can't stress how great the quality of this camera is. From the magnesium case to the excellent software package, Canon really did this one right.
This is the one Palm accessory that you must have if using your Palm for more than just addresses and appointments. The keyboard folds down to just about the same size as a Palm III and when fully expanded, is easier to use than most laptop keyboards. It will take a small amount of time to get used to the key configuration (the Delete key is in a weird place, as is tilde and backtick) and to learn key combinations for special characters, but your level of productivity should skyrocket after this very brief learning curve.Your Palm will almost be able to replace your laptop (it has mine). I can now take notes on the road, send and check e-mail, and track expenses.
Features:Includes a 3.34 Megapixel CCDUSB connectivity for quick and easy downloading of images to your computerIncludes QuickTime movie mode with sound, allowing users to film 60 seconds of video at 160 x 120 resolution (15 fps) or 15 seconds at 320 x 240 (15 fps). Sound can be recorded during the video shooting or a 4-second sound bite can be recorded separately for play with a single image15 resolution/quality modes using the DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) to choose from, including 5 uncompressed TIFF modes, 10 JPEG modes, as well as QuickTime Movie Mode.DPOF (Digital Print Order Form rule) compatibility in the camera for reserving files for printing, as well as cropping and editing of imagesOffers both black & white and sepia modes for shooting monochrome imagesSpecifications:Includes a 3.34 Megapixel CCD* USB connectivity for quick and easy downloading of images to your computer* Includes QuickTime movie mode with sound, allowing users to film 60 seconds of video at 160 x 120 resolution (15 fps) or 15 seconds at 320 x 240 (15 fps). Sound can be recorded during the video shooting or a 4-second sound byte can be recorded separately for play with a single image* 15 resolution/quality modes using the DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system) to choose from, including 5 uncompressed tiff modes, 10 JPEG modes, as well as QuickTime Movie Mode.* DPOF (Digital Print Order Form rule) compatibility in the camera for reserving files for printing, as well as cropping and editing of images* Offers both black & white and sepia modes for shooting monochrome images* Specifications* Model name Olympus Camedia C-3000 Zoom Digital Camera* Product Type Digital camera with 4.5cm/1.8-inch color TFT LCD monitor* Memory 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia (SSFDC) card (2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB and 64MB). One 8MB card including Panorama function is supplied with camera* Recording System Still image; JPEG (DCF: Design rule for Camera File system); TIFF (non-compressed); DPOF support (Digital Print Order Form rule); Motion picture; QuickTime movie JPEG with sound, 4 sec. of sound with still image; wave format* Number of storable pictures with 8MB SmartMedia card* 0: TIFF 2048x1536 uncompressed* 1: TIFF 1600x1200 uncompressed* 2: TIFF 1280x960 uncompressed* 3: TIFF 1024x768 uncompressed* 8: TIFF 640x480 uncompressed* 3 or more: SHQ 2048x1536; 2.7:1 JPEG* 10 or more: HQ 2048X1536; 8:1 JPEG* 5 or more: SQ1 high 1600x1200 low compression* 15 or more: SQ1 normal 1600x1200 std. compression* 8 or more: SQ1 high 1280x960 low compression* 24 or more: SQ1 normal 1280x960 std. compression* 13 or more: SQ2 high 1024x768 low compression* 38 or more: SQ2 normal 1024x768 std. compression* 33 or more: SQ2 high 640x480 low compression* 82 or more: SQ2 normal 640x480 std. compression* Image pickup element 1/1.8-inch CCD solid-state image pickup 3.34 million pixel (effective 3.24 million pixel) (Interlaced CCD-Square Pixels-CMYbG)* White balance iESP Multi-pattern full-auto TTL, manual (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light)* Lens Olympus lens 6.5-19.5mm 2.8, 8-elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 32-96mm lens on 35mm camera)* Digital Zoom 1-2.5x (continuous zooming from maximum optical zoom)* Photometric system Digital "ESP" Multi-pattern matrix metering system and spot metering* 2>Exposure control 2>Programmed auto exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority, +/- 2Ev by 1/3EV steps exposure compensation; auto bracketing: selectable from 1/3EV, 2/3EV and 1EV; 3 or 5 images; aperture priority: wide; F2.8-11.0, Tele: F2.8-11.0, 1/3EV steps; shutter priority: still image: 1-1/800sec. (used with mechanical shutter), 1/3EV steps; manual exposure: shutter speed up to 16 sec.; motion JPEG image mode: 1/30-1/10,000 sec.* ISO Auto, user selectable; 100, 200, 400 equivalent ISO* Focusing iESP Multi-pattern TTL system autofocus (contrast detection system) with focusing range: 8"/0.2m-(infinity)* Working range Standard mode: 30"/0.8-(infinity); macro mode: 8"/0.2-30"/0.8 m* Viewfinder Optical real-image viewfinder (close-up correction marks, autofocus mark/backlighting correction mark); LCD monitor* LCD monitor 4.5cm/1.8-inch wide-view color TFT LCD monitor with 114,000 pixels (made from low-temperature poly-silicon); brightness adjustment is possible* Flash modes Built-in flash: auto-flash (low- and back-light), red-eye reducing flash, off, fill-in; External terminal (FL-40): off, auto, foced-fill activation; Slow Synchronization: (first-curtain synchronization effect, second-curtain synchronization effect)* Flash working range Wide; appox. 0.8-5.6m, telephoto; approx. 0.2-3.8m (ISO 100)* Battery charging time for flash Less than 6 seconds (at normal temp. with new battery), LB-01 performs best* Sequence mode 1.2 frames per sec. up to 2 frames; 1.2 second shot to shot at all times (SQ and HQ only); 7 sec. between shots (SHQ-TIFF)* Motion picture mode Format: QuickTime "Movie" Motion JPEG; HQ: 320x240 pixels, 15 frame/sec. up to approx. 15 sec.; SQ: 160x120 pixels, 15 frame/sec. up to approx. 60 sec.* Image effect Sepia mode, B&W;, Black board mode, White board mode* Self-timer/remote control 12-second delay/2 sec. with included RM-1 remote controller operation* Setting memorization Possible (hold or reset)* Outer connector DC input terminal, data input/output terminal (RS232C), USB interface; Video/Autio output terminal (NTSC), external flash terminal for FL-40 (optional cable)* Operating environment Operation: 0-40 C, 30-90%; Storage: -20-60 C, 10-90%* Power Supply Main power source: 2x lithium battery CR-V3 (LB-01) or 4 Olympus AA Ni-MH batteries/4 AA lithiium batteries/4 AA alkaline batteries/4 AA Ni-Cd batteries/Optional 7AU-AC adapter (Manganese batteries cannot be used)* Date/Time/Calendar Simultaneous recording onto image data* Automatic calendar system Up to year 2030
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.
If you put inside a Cookie or an Arepa maybe this product will read it. Is a funny way to review this product because you'll never have reading or uncompatibility troubles.
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.
TrailSmart/Topo offers the best Maps on CD that I've seen, at least for people like me - hard core hiker, map nerd and computer geek. The viewer allows seamless display of USGS 7-1/2 minute quads as you pan across, up and down exploring the cyber world. You can draw your trips on the maps, add text labels and symbols; and print them out on your color printer. You can also download tiny .tpo files from the topo website where people like me share their favorite trips with you.Each area covered comes with maps at 4 or 5 levels of zoom - so you can make good driving and overview maps - and still get all the detail you need. The closest version is usually 1:24,000 (regular USGS 7-1/2 minute) and contains most of the information found on the quads.(Some areas of coverage do not go down to 1:24,000 and are not useful for hiking).I use the Zion, Arches and Grand Teton Sections, and have not used the others. It really helps to have a color printer to print the maps out.
This is my 2nd Harmony remote and I'm still impressed with the company, the remote and the support. While for the most part everything is fairly simple with some basic computer knowledge. If I have ever had a problem tech support has been there to solve the issue. Yes, it may have taken a few minutes of more, but they have all been great and patient in assisting with the problem.Highly recommend! Use with Blu-ray, plasma, reciever, etc.
You can buy it because it's cheap and it is an HDMI cable, but it doesn't support some of the features that are available with the new HDMI specifications. This cable is HDMI spec 1.1, so it supports video and audio at reasonable HD resolutions with reasonable color depth/image quality.If you're adamant about image quality get the HDMI spec 1.3 or 1.4, which support wider gamut color spaces. Since most HDTV broadcasts don't make use of this, you will only see the benefits while using a computer or a BluRay player that supports it also. (Or a new video gaming system, like the PS3).Also new to HDMI spec 1.4 is the ability to transmit Ethernet signals. This is cool, but comes at a price that is unpopular.This is a hairy area, so walk lightly. I personally hope HDMI is replaced soon by DisplayPort, but the DisplayPort developers say they don't intend for it to do that.I bought this for 1 cent. Yeah, 1 cent.
The yellow ink cell is apparently contaminated with blue ink. The cartridge prints way too dark. When I run nozzle check on the printer the yellow comes out an odd green color.
cute little camera! i got it as a gift for a friend and she flipped. it came within the time quoted. so far, so good!!!
I got this camera for Christmas last year, and my mom was skeptical at first because of all the bad reviews she saw about this camera. But those people either don't know how to work a digital or they're just plain stupid. I got this last year and it's still in great working order. I've gotten nothing but crisp, clear pictures everytime. Of course, unless I'm trying to take a picture from really far away, but that's expected. The only thing that could improve is the sound. I like to take videos of bands I see in concert, and the sound can be pretty crappy at times. The camera has many awesome settings you can take pictures in, like sepia, But other than that, the Powershot is an amazing camera, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a quality camera and doesn't want to spend over $200. This camera is a BIG step up from my last digital which was a Vivatar, which was a piece of crap. Canon overall is a very good brand.
I'm a freelance photographer and writer and since I started shooting digital I've shoot nothing but the SanDisk Extreme III. The larger 8GB are needed more that ever with the larger full frame sensors as it the faster write time. Highly recommended.
The cable works great. I'm lucky I found out about these cables in amazon before purchasing a Monster cable.
I read the wonderful reviews of this item and bought it. BIG MISTAKE. I have to hit the "reset" button every time I want to use it because it won't come on with the normal "on" button. In resetting, I have to redo the date and time EVERY time. I JUST GOT THIS THING YESTERDAY!!! I'm sending it back! Also, this is WAY too remedial. I didn't expect a Palm Pilot, but at least something for the thinking adult!
Yes, guys. Although the other user alerted us, I decided to take my chances and got exactly the first picture: the box of dk-2606 (which is for the yellow tape) but inside you find the white film tape.So, amazon description is wrong!Watch out!UPDATE 02/13/2013I forgot that I had done this review and came here just to let you know that the tape IS IN FACT YELLOW !!! Only the exterior face of the tape is white, which might mislead users to think otherwise. I will upload a photo so you can check it.
It was received timely and in great condition - it performs all the tasks I ask of it - good job!
Good build, good enough optics, does what it's made to do. Oh yeah, and since it's Tiffen- it is cheap!
This product did exactly what it was supposed to do. No complaints!
This is a great trimmer for unwanted facial hair. It is lightweight and easy to use. I wish I had ordered it sooner. (Update: Just purchased an additional trimmer for traveling. It really is a great product!)
I was a little skeptical about ordering at first since the 15-pack was a reasonable price and there was no shipping charge. I wanted to record and watch TV shows and back up my computer files. So far I have used 14 of the disks for various tasks and have had no problems with any of them.
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.
That says it all. The first one we bought from Amazon was another brand and it did not work at all. No, wait. This one didn't work at all. The second one hummed and we have yet to return it.
I have been researching and researching to determine if the SanDisk, Lexar, and Viking cards all had the same quality standards, read and write speeds, compatibility, etc.I could not understand why the Viking cards tended to be less expensive (sometimes by quite a large delta), so assumed that there had to be some difference in quality.SanDisk answered my question yesterday when they filed a lawsuit against Viking Components for purchasing the Lexar internal components for their CompactFlash cards (SanDisk had earlier sued Lexar, too) stating that they are infringing upon SanDisk's patents on the components.Other than a lot of legal jargon, this tells me that the three cards: SanDisk, Lexar, and Viking are so similar in design, quality, speed, compatibility, etc. that they are able to get into lawsuits about it.It also tells me one more thing--Lexar and Viking must be SanDisk's biggest competitors because they are the companies they are attacking first.Kudos to Viking for building a product so similar in design, quality, performance, compatibility, etc. to their competitors but still willing to sell the product at a lower price to the consumer.P.S. Viking is a very reputable company, I am sure that this matter doesn't deal with them directly. I would assume that it will go back to a battle between SanDisk and Lexar, after all the only thing Viking did was purchase a quality component from Lexar in order to build their flash cards to the highest quality standard.
The monitor itself is great. Installation is more of a pain. When the HP software/driver package installed it messed up the video driver for the systems integrated graphics. HP was called and had no clue as to what the problem was. Reinstalled the video drivers and everything is OK.
These cables work just as good as the $50 cables you get from the store.
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.
I tell ya, every time I use this camera I am happy I bought it. I have yet to learn more about it, so in a nutshell a new-comer to the digital camera world can operate this immediately. It has become my new toy. Downloading the pictures on the computer is a snap and they are terrific. The down side...well, I'm here because I'm looking for a new memory card. The card that comes with it doesn't hold much....10-13 pictures if I remember right.Still....this is one of my best buys for myself!January 2010This camera is still good but now I have a bit of criticism. The biggest is the response time when I push the button to take a picture. I push it....wait for it...wait for it...yeah...that's what I mean. It is far too slow before the picture actually is taken. I take pictures of my dogs and you know how fast they move. Action photos...might be a little too late!Could be time to see about an upgrade for myself?
Works great with my 30GB my iPod, especially after my toddler "misplaced" the original sync cable. Exceptional value, works great!
was skeptical about buying an HDMI cord for this low of a price, but I'm so glad i did. works great with my xbox 360. really recommend this product.
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 purchased the iClick Swurv5 from Amazon for my wife's birthday. I based my choice on the excellent reviews given by other users and its reasonable price.Basically, I wanted a player that was WMA compatible and would synch easily. My wife doesn't do complicated. She loved the size and style of the Swurv5. The USB connection was straight-forward enough. But when we tried to download songs from Windows Media Player the love affair ended. Of the twenty-two songs in her playlist, only two would download.I tried contacting iClick and they were very, very helpful. They suggested downloading only a few songs at a time. That didn't work. After going back-and-forth for a few days without progress, I thought I should tell them exactly where I was getting my WMAs--iClick had never thought to ask. Once they found out that I was getting my WMAs directly from MSN Music, they seemed to know what the problem was.Apparently, there's more than one kind of WMA and MSN Music sometimes uses DRM? in their files. The Swurv5 can't handle DRM.iClick suggested downloading songs from another service. I wondered why "WMA compatible" didn't include MSN Music--Microsoft's standard from Microsoft's store. Maybe the Swurv5 works great with MP3s but I've never used them.Short story. My wife loves her new iPod. Her first synch downloaded one-hundred & thirty-eight songs without a hitch.Two stars for iClick's customer service (they were really great).
I needed to connect my kid's playstation2 to the internet, and I got tired of running a cat5 cable to my Linksys router every time he wanted to play online. Installation was easy, and I configured it by connecting it to my router via the supplied cable, and running the software it came with. I did have to change the default ip address, as I had a conflict when I used the auto ip configuration. I even hooked up my satellite receiver to test the connection and it worked as I expected it to.
I have used this bag extensively for a few months now.It holds my Canon 20D with 4 lenses (one attached) and my flash. It's a rather tight fit when fully loaded.Carrying it for long periods can be rather uncomfortable. Carrying it just on left shoulder without slinging it across the body is also not comfortable for long periods of time, as it is not very stable due to the shape of the strap.Being able to slide it forward to get to the camera without removing the bag, however, is wonderful. I've rearranged it so that the lens ends are facing me when I open the pouch, so that I can change lenses without removing the bag.The 200 AW is small enough to fit under the seat in an airplane. It's not a very large bag, so check the size of your camera and lenses before deciding between this and the 300 AW.
I didn't expect much range from the system, but sound was cheaper than expected. 0 mid-range. Size of box allows bigger & better speakers than they put in. Looks neat, since it's made for the mini, but if you want even mildly passable sound, get any of the quality systems that are made to play from any source
plays dvds in sharp format, remote feels cheap, HDMI makes connection very easy. would buy it again
I've had this remote for about 2 weeks now and really appreciate the ease that it provides for working all of my electronic pieces. I have a cable box, satellite dish, TIVO, DVD player, Stereo, Satellite radio and CD jukebox. The internet setup was nice and easy, but when things get a little complicated or you have little issues like component inputs not changing correctly or timely, you turn to Logitech support. The support was the best I have experienced for any electronic item that I have ever purchased. The Rep literally spent 45 minutes on the phone with me fine tuning every aspect of the remote. It now works perfectly for every piece. I only have 2 knocks.1. Reviewers are right in saying that the activity buttons are too small.2. The sensitivity and speed of the infrared commands are not as quick as the remote that I replaced. (Sony RM-VL1000)I'd buy this remote again and I'm very interested in checking out the Logitech 880 which I hear is very sweet.
I had one of these cards burn up while downloading pictures. So I lost about 350 images.But getting the card replaced turned into a LOT of messages back and forth from the "Customer Service" department. They just keep sending stock "Trouble shooting" tips instead of reading my messages or issuing and RMA. They don't seem to have any intention of replacing the card. And at this point, I'm just going to post the card on the wall of our rental studio with a printout of all the messages from the "support team"Maybe the 300+ people who use the studio will get the message, never buy Sandisk again.I own quite a few 4-16GB CF and SD cards. I'm putting them on eBay before I lose more data.
God, what a piece of garbage this mouse is. First off, it's gigantic and bulky. The "smooth" scroll wheel is a nusiance because most programs scroll in "clicks" anyway so it's impossible to determine how much scroll is one click. The scroll wheel button is unbelieveably stiff to press, and half the time it doesn't even register when I press it even though I feel it click down. The two navigation buttons on the same side is confusing because now I have to stop and think before clicking my thumb if I want to go forward or back. Plus it's expensive. I had a regular Microsoft Intellimouse Optical and it was perfect, the navigation buttons on each side, the easy, precise scroll wheel, and a good price. Plus, it works for right or left handed people. I tried to find a replacement, but no stores locally had one. Not Best Buy, Comp USA, or Wal-Mart. I guess I will have to order one online here, then. I am returning my Intellimouse Explorer POS as soon as I get an Intellimouse Optical replacement. Hopefully my left click button will last untill then. AVOID THIS MOUSE.
I love the easy way this operates. It is so simple anyone can use. I previouly had bought another brand and couldn't get it to work. I am not an engineer. This one only has one problem for me. I say for me because I may be using it wrong. That is keeping it clipped to my pc. I am a great-grand-mother and love keeping in touch with my family. Jean
Bought this radio originally 4 years ago. Batteries last about a year with daily use. Recepton is perfect (Detroit, MI). The only issue with mine is that the plastic covering the buttons on top is starting to crack over the heavily used buttons (though, has no effect on functionality). That being said I have just purchased another for my 2nd bathroom and one more for my girlfriend. I love this thing, good job sony. If they ever decide to discontinue it i think I'd buy 10 to have in reserve for myself and gifts. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WITHOUT RESERVATION!!!!!Happy holidays.
we wanted to buy a digital for the nascar race we go to every yr here in indianapolis,let me tell you ,I was impressed.my hubby took great caution shot photos with this camera.all the photos were great! this was our first digital and I love it!I was worried because its not a 1000 dollar camera but we have gotten our money's worth and then some..I have taken lots and lots of photos,we bought a 128mb kodak sd card and that little thing can save up to 200 or more pictures.I get good prints from my printer.well I like it,if you are new at digital and don't need nothing printed at more than 11x14 then go for it..
Set the lens at f/1.4 and you will be rewarded with precise isolation of the subject matter at portrait distances bathed in a buttery bokeh with some halation. You won't get that similar bokeh with the more expensive Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM. Getting the precise isolation of the subject matter with the camera hand held would require you to stay as motionless as possible. Otherwise, you would start to get off-focus issues.The EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a great choice in low light situations. I like the dreamy effect at f/1.4; a special quality. From f/2.0, the images are jaw-dropping sharp edge to edge on my full frame EOS 5D. No present Canon mount zoom will match the 50mm's resolution at this focal length.Non L lenses do not come with the lens hood. I purchased a Canon OEM hood online for $25 USD. Nothing beats the versatilty and build quality of an L glass zoom. So far, this is a great lens for street photography and close portrait work. It's usually the first lens I would grab for general work.
I just received my speakers yesterday. The setup was very simple and they really sound good. I didn't realize that my xbox was going to require an a/v adapter to use the speakers so I haven't gotten it set up yet, but just plugging my ipod in was simple and sweet. Obviously there are a lot of wires involved in a setup with 5 speakers and a subwoofer, but that's no big deal for me, they were easy to hide. Like some other reviewers I found the Controller to be a little ungainly and the lack of a headphone jack to be annoying, but these are my only cons so far. For this reason I'd give them only 4 stars for someone paying $300 for them (I got 'em for $95, woohoo!) I have no intention of using these for computer speakers (it seems like most people leaving bad reviews for these speakers were people who plugged them into their comp), I'm just going to use them for a nice inexpensive home theatre setup. There's no doubt that these things are are a steal for what I paid and they deserve 5 stars if you can get 'em for under $100.
To be fair, I got this used. A new one may be fine, but the used one only flashed on the lights and then did nothing. I wasn't sure if the problem was the unit or the connection to the cable company. The device came with no information, so I had to download a manual and finally figured out that if the power button didn't stay on, it was malfunctioning. I returned it.
I purchased three of these cables, and the first one I tried did not work at all. I was scared that they would all be like this. The other two seemed fine. Some notes about the cable:* Build quality seems moderate. Sure, it's a white cable that resembles the Apple one, but it does feel, "cheaper."* On the 8-pin side, the plastic is thicker and wider, leading it to have some fit problems with some cases.* The 8-pin connector isn't a unibody like the Apple one (is it waterproof per the Apple requirements of this connector?). It also is slightly larger, leading it to take slightly more force to insert and remove the connector.Does anyone know if the Boxwave cable is officially allowed to make the Lightning cable? It did not come packaged with the "Made for iPhone" label, suggesting that these were not licensed to be made.
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.
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 also use these in my game cameras plus my pocket camera . Have had no problems at all .Price was right .I would recommend these to anyone .
Actually the device works well once you got it running on XP and only in Simple & Plain XP, but there's NO SUPPORT or Update Drivers for SP2 so actually it has become an obsolete piece of hardware, BTW Belkin SUPPORT SITE "SUCK'S BIG TIME" having all those white collar guys and none of them can update or rewrite drivers to work with SP2 , its simply unbeleivable.Dont buy it unless you are sticking with Win 2000 for a long time.
I found a couple of old laptops in my closet that were worth trying to save (drive size, data). I had just built a couple of outboard SATA drive and decided to give these IDE drives a run.Installation is deceptively simple; 5 minutes and you almost din't need the instructions. Nicely finished product.
-Hey, everything works right. The optics look good. I'm not a professional but this Pentax telephoto lens works great with my Pentax K200. I'd recommend this for your Pentax camera.
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!
I'm an electronics engineer, an active AM, SW, HF, VHF, & UHF listener/explorer, with antennas on my roof in the middle of a downtown city in the N.E. USA that serve me well. I also write tech & gadget reviews on my own sites & servers, & do make money on them. I will not post the URLs so you won't think I'm a spammer. Reviews here, & at other sites is what convinced me to buy this radio so I'll contribute a review here as well as at my own sites. I do not work for Kaito or Eton or anyone else. My electronic service & tech shop, & sites are owned by me. I work for myself. I sell electronic services (not radio service, radio is one of my hobbies), & write articles, but do not sell products or radios. I'm sure I'm not the best, but I'm good enough.- FM - This is the primary reason I bought this radio. I was considering the Kaito 1103 with it's goofy useless LCD analog display, & strange annoying quirks, until I found out the E5 was the improved version. I wanted a multiband portable that wasn't too bulky that could also get decent FM where in the congested city, one suffers from too many strong FM stations overwhelming others on even good FM receivers, & would also pick up more FM in rural areas far from civilization when I'm camping & hiking a lot. I may live in the city, but get away from it all regularly. I thought it would be nice if it performed at least above average on the other bands.There is an FM antenna MYTH about the "longer the better". This is simply not true for FM, VHF, or UHF. On portables using the built-in antenna they usually perform best at 5/8, 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 wave. Longer may actual just pick up more interference (especially near other strong stations), or weaken the signal you want going into the radio. You'll find most portables will perform best on FM with the antenna extended no more than 6"-14" vertical. Cheap or poorly made radios may actually perform better with the antenna down all the way when near a city. If you must move your antenna diagonal or horizontal, to weaken an interfering, stronger, or an adjacent station, you may improve reception by extending it no more than 18"-20" & moving it around. If you're in a building that's blocking out a lot of signals, or have other buildings, hills, mountains, blocking them, or far away from any station, you may extend the antenna more to get a piece of the signal, but your antenna will be out of tune. You may find moving the radio a little or up higher may work better than making the antenna too long. You need longer antennas for lower frequencies, & shorter ones for higher frequencies.The E5 exceeded my FM expectations pulling far away or weak stations clearly in the city & rural areas better than any FM receiver I ever owned... even beating my high-end audiophile home FM tuners or receivers with large dipole or quality amplified antennas attached... with just it's built-in antenna! It has made my home theater FM receiver obsolete as I just run the radio's "line out" to the inputs now. It also offers plenty of easy to use memory for all the extra stations I could pick up.If you don't mind a slight distortion or hiss (but listenable) you'll even find many FM stations you didn't know existed. The wide/narrow switch is a nice hiss filter for FM. Switch to Mono also to clean up really weak FM stations. I can't wait 'till summer evenings when we get lots of temperature inversions to boost FM signals far beyond the horizon, or pick up FM meteor bounce.- AM - Although it appears to be more sensitive than my modified Older & newer GE "Super Radios", DX-394, DX-390, or DX-380... in the city, or around most appliances, other electronics, dimmers, mercury or sodium vapor lights, fluorescent lights, & computers, the E5 also picks up more interference from them making the radio seem to be less sensitive to those other radios. So if you're near these things that generate a lot of RF noise or static, the other radios I mentioned performed better on AM & reject the noise more. Under those conditions my old DX-390 actually even outperformed the legendary "SuperRadio". If you move around the house, go to the back or front of the house, garage, upstairs, go to a rural area or anywhere else there's less electrical & electronic background noise, it beats the other radios hands down. External AM loop or amplified AM antennas only seemed to increase the noise in the city. Also leaving my rooftop SW/HF antenna plugged into the unit, or leaving the built in antenna extended while on AM only increased background noise. So leave the antenna down for down for AM. I didn't try any external antennas for AM in rural areas, but didn't need to, because it performed so well.- SW/HF/SSB - This radio, by far, using it's built-in antenna, outperformed any other SW portable in the city & in rural areas using their built-in antennas, even on SSB. Again though, in the city, my rooftop SW antenna plugged into it seemed to boost the noise as well as signal, except on just a few signals. I found for most listening it performed better in the city with it's built in antenna extended all the way. I suspect this radio, along with my Grudig Mini 300 have an amplified SW antenna. Only my DX-394 significantly reduced the city's electrical & electronic noise to make my rooftop antenna very useful. But I live in an electronically very noisy area.In the country, I used no real, true SW antenna. I just clipped several yards of ordinary wire, to it's built-it antenna, & tossed the other end up a tree limb. It performed exceedingly well... better than any portable in it's class & price range. The Local/DX switch works well, & as expected.I did not observe any dead, silent, or strong spots every 100khz like another review mentioned... perhaps there's some factory inconsistencies in the first models out, or others were nearby similar appliances or computers generating harmonics in this area.- SOUND - This radio's sound quality sounds better for music or talk than any radio it's size, & for the size of the speaker. Of course, you won't be able to blast it like a giant radio or boom box, but it does well. If you do play it loud, especially with music that has lots of bass, those 4 tiny AA batteries will not last very long. Volume & bass sucks up a lot more power. I'm a bit disappointed & surprised that the Wide/Narrow, Music/Talk switch doesn't roll off the bass a little on the narrow setting. That's a common feature of most radios in this class. On the Narrow setting, less bass would sound better even with music, & less muddy because there's much less treble on that setting anyway. Less bass on Narrow would also suck up less of your precious battery power... an advantage when in a rural area, off the grid, or during a blackout. Perhaps after the warranty runs out, I'll find a way to squeeze a tiny bass cut switch in it. I did not notice anything unusual with the volume control or abnormal jump between numbers, but if I did, it most certainly would not be a good reason to return a great radio for an inferior one or give this cool radio only 2 stars. Perhaps the other reviewer was just having a bad day or time of the month.- BATTERIES - It seems to use up the batteries faster than many other radio this size & class. Perhaps all the extra electronics & features need more power. I know the extra bass definitely needs more power, but it sure sounds nice... except on the Narrow/Talk setting. As I said above, we don't need that extra bass on narrow, & strong bass on Narrow only detracts from the feature. The tiny low powered blue LEDs do not draw much power at all, so not using the light won't noticeably extend your battery life much. Besides, the dial & button lighting looks real cool, & are very handy in the dark. With all the features, goodies, quality, & reception this small radio has, I am not surprised at all that only 4 tiny AA batteries last 4 hours (playing loud) to 8 or 9 hours (playing softly or with headphones) if played continuously.I used only 2000mha rechargeables to test the playing time. 2500mha ones should give you about 20% more playing time, & 2600-2700mha AAs are now commonly on the market. I used 2000mha ones for the test because one can get them incredibly cheap in bulk. Your best alkalines usually won't last any longer than 2500mha recheargables. The most expensive alkalines will only last 10-15% longer than the cheapest ones. You will actually save money by buying more cheap alkalines, than the fewer expensive ones you can afford. Lithiums should last the longest... but at a very premium price. The radio's battery life, like all battery operated equipment will last many hours more if they're not used continuously till they're drained. Giving them a break for a few hours to half the day, regenerates the batteries (all types)a bit, & greatly extends battery life.There's a power quirk with this radio. Rechargeables are usually only 1.2 volts each or a total of 4.8 volts for 4 of them, where ordinary batteries are 1.5 volts or a total of 6 volts for 4 of them. Because the radio draws a bit of power, that 4.8 or 6 volts drops 20-25% as soon as you turn the radio on. I find if even 1 out of 4 of the cells start to get weak, even though not quite discharged, the radio will go shut down. When the running voltage dips below about 3.2-3.4 volts the radio peters out even though there's a bit of battery power left.Other 4xAA radios will run down to 2.5-3.0 volts before cutting out, although with less volume or loss of sensitivity, or some distortion. So the higher minimum voltage may be another reason for the shorter battery life of the radio... there's still some power left in the batteries. Beware you should discharge your rechargeables fully once in a while for them to hold a good, full, long-lasting charge. The modern types don't have to be fully discharged as often as older types, but still should be done occasionally.Also if after the radio shuts down because of low batteries, if you repeatedly turn the radio back on after a rest to squeeze a few more minutes of play time, & discharge the batteries more, it can screw up it's CPU! When you put fresh batteries back in them, this radio may not turn on anymore or it may act screwy until you press the reset button. This is common with a few digital battery radios, esp. many Modern Radio Shack digital portables... except there is no reset button on some of those, so the radio is permanently screwed unless you know how to re-program the CPU. so when the batteries run down, & the radio shuts off. You can turn it back on after it rests for a while, but no more than a couple times, or you may have to reset the radio. Resetting won't effect the station memories, but will reset the clock.If you plan to be far from an AC outlet, battery store, off the grid, or in a blackout for more than a few hours, bring extra batteries. I had hoped, this would be an "all in one" all-purpose, long playing radio, so I didn't need many radios (I got too many now), esp. when traveling. But for all the goodies I get, I don't mind the slightly shorter battery life. For camping I also bring a Grundig Mini 300 Worldband receiver. It's a tiny shirt-pocket AM/FM/SW radio that runs for days on just 2 AA batteries. That very tiny radio, & it's speaker, outperforms, sounds better, & lasts longer than any other radio it's size. So when I'm not looking for very weak signals, or need SSB, the Mini 300 does the job well when I need my batteries to last forever.- AC Adapter - I got the slightly rounded AC adapter & did not get any hum from it at all as I read in other reviews. The only difference I noticed was the same difference I get when grounding the radio without an adapter (signal boost). Maybe the current models have fixed the problem, or the rechargeables I had in the radio are acting as filter capacitors eliminating the hum. As I bought this as a mobile portable, I didn't get around to running the adapter without batteries in it.- OVERALL - The radio performed better than my expectations, although I probably hoped for more than was possible on SW & AM using external antennas in the city for a small radio. It's not the radio's fault, just too much wishfull thinking. Other details of the radio were as advertised. I love all those extra memories, & page labeling. After just getting used to it a little, it was easy to use. It's much more user friendly than the older Kaito 1103 version but still not as intuitive as other radios in it's class. So don't lose the instructions. I usually never need the instuctions, & can usually figure things out faster myself than reading them. Although I was able to get the radio running, tune any frequency, & use SSB within just a few minutes right out of the box, I needed the instructions for some of the extras. The instructions should be understandable to anyone with average intelligence, but is not flawless.Fortunately, armed with the instructions, I found it very easy to learn to use the radio, & very easy to remember how. Just don't lose the instuctions. If you haven't used a particular feature in a while, I can see forgetting how to.
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!
I have used this for scanning my photos and negatives. Its quite slow in scanning the images but I am very happy with quality of the images. Software comes with this is easy to setup and use.User manual is very simple and anybody can go through it and start scanning....
I have never wrote a review before but I felt I had to on this one. I researched this camera everywhere, read all the reviews. Everything I found was rated excellent on this camera. So I thought I would upgrade from my 4 mp Kodak (which still takes great pictures). I got it home took it on a family adventure to the aquarium and the pictures were awful!! Blurry, out of focus, flash not working when it was supposed to. So I took it back, got another one thinking that the camera was bad. The second one was just as bad as the first one. I used the second one to take pictures of my daughters first day at school-kindergarten. They were all fuzzy, out of focus. Needless to say those are pictures I will never be able to replace. After taking back the second one, another person at the store finally told me that the camera was not very good for being a kodak. She told me that the lower end mega pixel cameras are excellent but Kodak got in a little over their heads with this one. All in all the price is excellent but the quality is poor.
I guess you get what you pay for or at least for this product. The cable bent easily and broke off of my laptop on the first day after receiving it. So, I would definitely spend the extra money on another brand of cable.
I bought this remote because I had the identical remote but 6-in-1 rather than 8-in-1 and loved it. Unfortunately, I wore out the MUTE and VOLUME buttons because of loud commercials. &lt;g> The other problem with the 6-in-1 was that the OK button did not function with DirecTV in scrolling menus. I had read a review that this one contained updated codes for DirecTV but either the one I received is an older version or the reviewer had an older DirecTV box. RCA has additional codes on their website but they are not accepted by the remote I have. That is the reason this remote did not get 5 stars. Other than that, this is a great remote! It is ergonomically designed to fit in your hand and is weighted correctly to always be comfortable. You can pick it up without really looking at it and tell right away whether it is facing in the right direction. I especially like the lighted buttons because I only have overhead flourescent lighting so keeping a light on at night is not an option. If I had known that the OK button would not work for DirecTV on this one either, I would have bought the 6-in-1 instead because I don't have 8 devices to control and the INFO key is easier to find in the dark on the 6-device.
We got several of these for our new TV (1080p, 65") and they have worked great. I don't think you can get a better cable for the price.
This small radio is the best I have ever owned . I use it in my bathroom because of its small size .The reception is clear,I have a Wave Radio and the FM reception is the same . I would higly rcemmoned this radio .
Great product for anyone that has to spend lots of time using a mouse on the computer. The only problem with it is that it doesn't "wake up" from sleep with my mac running tiger. You have to unplug and re-plug to get it going.My carpal tunnel hasn't acted up once since i started using this tablet.
I purchased the Bravia 46 in 2007. It only took 6 months before it started having a problem. Now it takes 5 hours to warm up, stays on for 5 hours and then goes back to Red and Black vertical lines. If you don't have a warranty, it will cost you at least a thousand dollars to have the screen replaced, because that's what it takes to repair it. If your lucky, you may get Sony to pay the cost, but not the labor, Again IF your lucky.If you value your money look into another set.
Great product. Looks wonderfully retro. Looks even better with the matching cabinet. Works well, sounds good. Can't say enough to praise this stereo.Very happy to have it.
I wanted a tripod that I could use for simple photos. I had no prior experience using tripods when I ordered this. This tripod is very simple to use. It holds the camera very well. I find it easy to adjust to many angles. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try a tripod out. It is very helpful if you intend to use the camera's self timer frequently. Great purchase for a low price!
very Solid design, I have a older, heavy 47" on it, no issues. I use it to roll TV out of my walk out basement to the patio to watch games outside at night. goes in an out great, I'd recommend.
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!
VERY NICE FOR THE PRICE SAVE ME ALREADY MANY TIMES FROM COPS..WOOO!!! THIS PEOPLE HAVE IT AT A GOOD PRICE..AUTODIRECT!I THINK ,,SO IF YOU WANT TO SPEND SOME MONEY IN A RADAR THIS IS A GREAT OPTION PLUS LOOKS GREAT, ALSO THE COMPASS IS OF GREAT HELP...
Super fast delivery, great price. Don't believe the Monster Cable hype. This cable will handle your HD signal just fine - 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 120Hz, etc.
I frequently shoot motorcycles on the street and track. Last racing season, I rented this lens several times and fell in love with it. It has fantastic sharpness and great reach--which can be augmented with the 1.4x teledapter or the occasional 2.0x. (Throw in a camera with a 1.6 crop, and you've got a looong lens.) The two mode IS and the relatively light weight make this a great lens for doing pan shots. For setups where steadiness is required, the central monopod/tripod mount helps maintain the camera's balance although having a heavy camera (1DmkIIN or a 20D with a battery grip) helps.This lens was worth every penny.
Wow. what a well engineered product. I knew these things controlled almost everything on the planet that uses IR, but this is just splendidly done engineering. Granted, the user interface on the site is a little obtuse: usable, mostly self-explanatory, but it really does need a little polish (7,000 items in a drop down menu? Three screens just to rename a device or activity? seriously...)I think that's one of the reasons I don't give this 5 stars. Other than that; again, WOW. You can have different rooms with multiple pieces of equipment in each one and set up activities for each room. SWEET. Only detractors to that would be:1. you have to carry the remote from room to room. (but if you're like me its your best friend and you carry it around in a holster, waiting for the day when they have a software upgrade that has telepathy and mind control)2. if you create more than 6 activities, you have to scroll through them on the display. (if you like more screen size, get the ludicrous model with the huge LCD)I'm still playing with this sweet new gadget and have really enjoyed the flexibility of adding and configuring each device and activity. Sometimes I'm just too lazy to take my tv off the wall and read the serial number, so you put the software in 'learn' mode and send it just the buttons you want to use! VERY cool.I am very pleased with the capabilities of this beast, I never really thought I'd be stoked to have spent $100+ on a remote, but this little gem is my new best friend. Logitech, please contact me when you have the world domination upgrade feature ready :)
Fantastic speakers for the price. Nothing that's going to rattle the windows, but great overall sound in all ranges. Plus they are highly adjustable to your liking.
I purchased one from BestBuy. It stopped working a week later, after only recording one 30-minute TV show. BestBuy exchanged it. This one lasted two weeks before it hung, trying to format a disc. I took that model back to BestBuy and spent extra $$$ for a SONY. Ahh . . . finally something that WORKS!
I wanted a small case to hold a PC with powerful components.This Micro ATX looks slick and is easy to open and carry. perfect for a media-center PC, or a PC that you want to carry with you to LANs.This case is very light because of it's aluminum design, yet still manages to be quite sturdy. The top and sides slide off easily allowing easy access for cleaning out dust or installing new components. It comes with a temperature gauge and enough room to store two hard disks as well as an optical drive. There is a handle mounted on the front, but I usually just carry it with both hands. I just don't like the idea of swinging my computer around by a plastic handle. I've had this case for over two years now and I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
Do not buy from Navman. Bad company. Bad products. Bad supoort. BAD BAD BAD!!!
I purchased this for one of my relatives who was headed to France. The DVD player came out of the box fine, and we charged it according to the directions. Worked great for about 5 months. Then as the France trip approached, the DVD player would start, then play a quick trailer, then screen went white, then totally dark. No video. So in an effort to get it replaced, I used the product protection plan I bought from NEW Customer Service. What a joke! They told me I paid too much money to Amazon for the plan, based upon the purchase price, and that I would have to get Amazon to refund my money before they could process the replacement/repair. When I asked them to override the payment they said OK but have never heard from NEW again, and now I have Amazon trying to figure it out. But calls to customer service there and e-mails also have not worked. I keep getting e-mails from someone, obviously in a customer service center in Asia, that acknowledge my complaint but do nothing. Best to call Amazon and get a live person. In the meantime, I went out and paid full price for a Sony DVD player and the relative is happily traveling throughout France with a product that works and performs to our expectations. Rule 1, don't buy the Audiovox. Rule 2, definitely don't buy the product replacement plan from NEW. They really stuck me on this. If I could rate lower than 1 star I would.
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 more than the Sony ICD-SX25 - $149.99. The 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-SX25 Digital Voice Recorder)Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Preferred - $169 (Compatible)Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Professional - $679.99Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Medical - $969.99Therefore, it would be less expensive to purchase the SX25VTP for an 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 manual 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 to enable the transcribing. 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, but it comes with ear phones and that has a better result. However, after reading the manual for both the recorder and the software and I've used it a couple of times, I am please with this purchase.*Same review for the Sony ICD-SX25VTP*
I've been looking for the ideal stand since I bought the iPad. I've tried several designs, but this one does everything I need: holds the iPad firmly, adjusts to many positions, folds up for easy portability--all for a very reasonable price. Portability was especially important, as I take my iPad and keyboard everywhere, and I need an easy way to prop the iPad when typing. There is a non-stick flexible surface on the bottom of the stand supports that keeps the stand from sliding on airplane tray tables or uneven tables. All three items--iPad, keyboard, and stand--fit into my notebook case. Very handy item--I highly recommend it!
Please add my views to those who were impressed with the Elph 370z. On a recent trip to New york it was small and light enough for me to carry in my handbag so it didn't scream TOURIST, yet produces beautiful photos, including one lovely panorama of Central Park at twilight that I am going to have blown up. I agree that in making it as &quot;idiot-proof&quot; as possible the makers have sacrificed some of the bells and whistles you get with a fancy SLR system, but for most of us civilians who just want some decent photos and nice memories, I would recommend it wholeheartedly. One teensy drawback is that it wasn't as good at eliminating red eye as I would have liked, but this is a very minor quibble.
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.
I wanted a low cost monitor stand. This stand is sturdy enough for my monitor and it raised it to the height that I needed. Reasonable price + does the job = 1 for home & 1 for work.
The Nifty Fifty (Canon 1.8 50mm) is still a great buy considering the price, but you don't realize what you're missing until you step it up a notch. The quality (build and optical) of the 1.4 is vastly superior. You can even open this one up to 1.8 and it'll be better quality that what you can get out of the Nifty Fifty at any aperture. It's a little soft at 1.4, but by f4 it's sharp as could be. The focus ring, when coming from the Nifty Fifty, is a major selling point. Wide enough for normal fingers and moves freely. I didn't use my Nifty Fifty all that often, I find this lens on my camera quite frequently by now. In fact, between this and my 100mm Macro, I hardly put my telephotos on anymore. Next up, 85mm.
I've literally been searching for what I consider to be the perfect laptop sleeve for 5 years. This is it!!! It's tight enough to be a sleeve so I can throw it in a bag but also the convenience of the handle and front pocket.
I find it impossible to install this product without lots of bubbles, which makes the screen's appearance even worse. Here is the problem- the instant you peel off the backing, the sticky side starts collecting dust from the air. Every single dust particle makes a bubble in the film when you try to apply it. You can't press the bubbles out with a credit card, (as the instructions suggest,) because the dust particle is lifting the film ever so slightly from the screen.Moreover, using a credit card can simply scratch the surface of the film,which ruins it. Well, mine did.I ordered a second one to try again. This time I put our high end hypoallergenic air filter in a tile bathroom and ran it for 3 hours on high to remove ALL dust from the bathroom. I cleaned my hands and washed every surface.It still didn't work- bubbles galore, then the credit card scratched the film as I was trying to push out the bubbles.It's a great idea for a product, but in my experience, impossible to install.
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.
Ordered this with much anticipation, as I was looking for a second cable for my new iPhone 5. Waited beyond shipping date to receive the product, it did not work on iPhone 5. Does not charge or sync. Returning as defective.
I'm one of those guys who would prefer to pay a little extra money to get the "official" Apple product instead of the cheaper imitation Apple product. So buying this didn't bother me at all. I like the smaller design. This is my second USB power adapter...had to get another one because with all the iPods in the family, one just wasn't enough. I also like the fact that this comes with an extra USB cord. Sure, I'd love it, too, if this came with the iPod, like it used to way back when. But times have changed. And I'm willing to pay a little bit more to get a quality product like this. At least I don't have to worry about frying my iPod with some second-rate imitation product. Apple rules. And so does this USB power adapter.
The amazing sound quality makes these quite a bargain despite the fact they're less stylish than those which wind up costing more than 3x as much. Get them while they're available. Gone is the RP-HT36 already.
Highly recommended by others and I can see why. Dramatic speed improvement from what I had. With Crucial, I am expecting the RAM to outlast the rest of the computer.
let's put it this way, if you want to store all your music in your ipod ( and when i say all your music, i mean ALL), then this ipod mini is not for you, 'cause as you guys know, this ipod mini only holds up to 1,500 songs (6gb). Now, that's a lot of songs if you ask me, that's an entire week of music, i love classic rock and i filled my ipod mini with all of my favorite songs, you know how cool it is for me to take this everytime i go to the beach or if i'm having some company, i can just press shuffle and enjoy without the hassle of getting up everytime, you know to change cd's??, so if you're looking for something that's not that expensive and just want to have a good time and easy to use then i recomend this little item!! Respeta a un varon!!!!!
Tivo is probably not the most sophisticated DVR out there. With that said, I still love it. I never even got around to hacking it or expanding its memory like I thought I would. I guess I'll just admit laziness there. I've never had a serious problem with it. There are a lot of things I think are lame. You don't need me to spend a lot of time talking about the "lifetime" subscription, or the need for splitting cables, the inability to transmit stuff back to the computer although it's on the wireless network, and times not lining up with program start and finish. There are a lot of websites out there on that. Truth be told, there are probably even fixes out there by now for a lot of my complaints. (I said I was lazy) What I will say is that it is a heck of a lot better than a VCR. The season pass feature is very nice. I haven't missed an episode of Alias, or Scrubs, or Nip/Tuck or anything else I even possibly thought I might want to see since I got it. No more worrying about whether I will make it home in time to catch whatever guilty pleasure TV movie it is I want to see. And I never have to wonder, "Did he/she just say/do that?" because I can just rewind and check. I remember the Superbowl halftime show so well. What would I have done without Tivo? I would have wondered, at least until the news. But because of TIVO, I knew. Ah TIVO, truly I do love you.
I haven't left for India yet so I really can't comment. But it works, then I would give it 5
I was receiving lousy FM reception until I purchased this transformer and a few other things like an exterior antenna. I was amazed with the fact that as soon as I secured the connectors to the transformer I began picking up radio stations I didn't even know existed in my area. This device was a great buy.
It's ok, It's bright as heck but you cant control how dim or bright it is. good price might come in handy some day. My 430 ex ll is great.
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.
Arrived in 2 days, in perfect shape, exactly as described. Go to the Mfg's site (Energizer) to confirm the battery type for your application.
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.
I will never buy a Linksys product again. After Cisco bought it out the quality has been bad. Had to return 2 times to get a working unit. Even then it was pretty bad. I replaced the Linksys firmware with DD-WRT. Only then would it work. Even with the DD-WRT firmware the Wireless N wouldn't work. So I had been using all my N devices as G. Used it for 5 years and it finally died. I was copying large video files over the gigabit LAN and the hardware couldn't handle it. I now have an ASUS RT-16N it works perfectly. I had to upgrade the firmware on the ASUS to the latest. Wireless N works great with the ASUS.
Receiving not receving 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.
I just received my Monsoon 500's. The bass in this system is excellent. The level of volume is good but could be better when playing your CD's in the CD Rom. It seems the output or level of volume lessens when playing your CD's. Other than that when downloading music the volume is excellent you feel like you're in a club. I give it 4 Stars because of the sound, it's unbelievable. I should have purchased the 700's but I'm very satisfied with the 500's. If you're a first timer and not sure, the Monsoon 500 Speakers are definitely a wise choice.
helps me do really neat things with the camera, can set up from a distance with the camera on a tripod and press the tiny remote and start the filming. I love it.
Funcions well as it was designed to. Cisco Systems is a leader in it's field, so any product you buy with their label will operate as expected or better.
I am very pleased with the performance of my Satechi bluetooth transmitter. It is way better than the four or five cheaper transmitters of various brands I have had. The truly amazing thing though, is after I had mine about a year, I broke it by pulling it out of the lighter socket of my truck (which is very tight) by grasping the body of it and yanking. I called the company to see if they could repair it and they said send it back and we'll send you a new one. I did and they did! A brand new one with no cost to me but the postage to send the old one back! I call that premier customer service!
Great product, very useful for working on my IPad2. Makes it easier to play games or handle business. I can even charge the IPad while it is sitting on the stand. very practical
-Good sound quality, Durability and design is where this earphone exceeds.DesignThis earphone is the most comfortable earphone I have slept in :: put on while laying side on my pillow.These earphones actually fit inside the ear holes, which is really comfortable for me because I have big ear holes, and there is nothing pressing on me when I'm laying on my side, but this product will be uncomfortable for people with small ear holes. The headphones hang onto your ear snug. Its a great feeling. You will be able to walk comfortably with them, but theses will fall out if you run.DurabilityThese are very durable from experience. My ear buds usually dont last over a year, especially sleeping in them, but i had these for over 3 years now.Sound qualityIn silence these earphones sound great, but I was surprised how much they change when outside. Sound quality is very poor with any kind of background sound, because this earplug leaks. This product was not made to use in airplanes, cars, and etc. In silence, sound quality is great. It has the typical "sony" sound which some people think is really great, but being an audiophile, in my opinion, its good. Not spectacular. This earphone does better or equivalent to its sony peers. It has good base, clear highs and mids.Warning! These earphones are very loud at max volume.ConclusionIf you use these for its purpose, you will love them.Considering sound quality, comfort, durability, and price, this product is a steal.These are the most durable earphones I've had period.Please make these forever.
I wanted to like them. Bought one for myself and one as a gift. At first mine worked great. I loved that the cords were retractable and the sound (for a $5 cable) was good in my car. I gave the other one as a gift to my boyfriend. His never retracted again after the first use. Returned his, the shipping to get the replacement was quick. Two days later mine broke. His replacement works OK but the retracting mechanism doesn't really work as good as hoped, and his sounds better than mine. My replacement sounds worse than the first one and the retracting mechanism has never worked right. All in all I feel meh about them. BUT for $5 you can't really be too upset... Also to note- we both use these cables exclusively in our cars which are both Subaru's and in my opinion sound could be MUCH better....
I bought this unit for Christmas for my son's 1st gen ipod nano. Adapters are required to help dock the unit and the item description says that the adapters are included. While it is true that a few adapters are included, many are not. Instead, the manufacturer includes an instruction sheet explaining which adapter is needed for each ipod and a TOLL number to call to order the correct adapter. Furthermore, they WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY WITHOUT PROPER ADAPTER INSTALLED. Of course, no one answered the phone. I left a message which was eventually returned with a message explaining that they did not have the adapter needed, and I would NEED TO ORDER IT FROM APPLE! Unbelievable.Bottom line...buy a brand name docking station and RUN from these imitation, regardless of price.
These speakers were under $10 when I bought then and I was sure it would be a joke. What I got was well worth more than my $10. I use a laptop and at the time of purchase didn't realize that mine would arrive with tiny speakers that sounded like a 1920's radio. So I started a search for some plug and play speakers. I've searched Amazon and finally decided to try the cheap route first! Well, these are great. They have great sound for the price and are loud enough for games, movies, audiobooks. The downside is the base isn't well balanced at high volumes, but these work with my MP3 player too so I am happy to have them. They are a great way to turn a MP3 player into a desktop CD player. No more headphones at home if I don't want to.I high recommend these for anyone and especially if you are considering the price these are a best buy. Now I have to buy more to place in other rooms of my house, so I can just plug in my mp3 player. LOVE THESE!
The front storage pocket is just big enough to carry a couple of extra AA batteries. The camera fits snugly inside but is easy to remove for use.
The player does a decent job of upscaling for its price. You will really notice the difference if you pause because there is no smoothing in a paused frame. Some formats don't fill a widescreen tv and so your image will either be distorted or small. The player also does not seem to reduce noise on objects (with exceptions to high quality codecs). Overall, its a really good deal at the price, but it won't match up to higher end upconverters.
I love these phones! I actually have two sets now, i thought i lost the first and missed them so much after a week of using the crappy Apple 'phones that i ordered another set. Found the old ones a week later in the shirt pocket of a shirt that had been washed. They still worked! They are really comfortable after you wear them for a few days. Initally the earpieces are kinda stiff, and they feel weird, simply because of how they're made, but they're like a good pair of shoes: the first few days are a lil uncomfortable, but after they're broken in, you'll forget you have them on. Highly recommended!
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
This drum is used on several Brother laser printers, but this one was purchased for the HL2040, which is not a current model. We hesitated to replace the drum at first until we verified as best we could that the drum was at fault, especially since the drum generally is the most expensive replacement part for laser printers. Once we put in the new drum, the printer worked fine. We were hesitant because the old drum was the original one that came with the machine and we had only replaced one toner cartridge, and that was a few months ago. So it was a surprise and a disappointment that the original drum would fail after perhaps a couple thousand pages or so, since the manufacturer rates it at 10,000 to 12,000 pages.
I've popped it in &amp; out of my camera and PCMCIA adapter many times. I even dropped it down a sidewalk grate (transformer vault, not the sewer), where it was lying in the grime for a week until it was recued by someone from the power company. I cleaned it up &amp; it works just fine.
This amp is really nice! Good quality! And it sounds pretty good! Works good with two ten inch subs!! Thanks
After a good bit of research on replacement projector lamps/bulbs on the internet, I selected to trust my money and my big-screen entertainment to Pureland Supply (via Amazon). Why?- Because of my distrust in vendors carrying cheaper (and less expensive) lamps and the many disgruntled customers of the cheaper supply houses and net vendors. I almost ponied up another $75-125 for the "privilege" of buying from an electronics store for a supposedly genuine OEM Panasonic part, but the good reviews of Pureland Supply and my faith in Amazon changed my mind,I ordered the ET-LAE700 which supposedly is made to fit my Panasonic PTAE700U projector. I say supposedly because my only negative is that the housing around my newly arrived replacement had a plastic tab exactly at an area where it would be impossible to close the lamp bay lid. Thankfully, both my original lamp unit and the replacement unit had a 2 part housing, allowing me to disassemble the housing and replace the top portion (with the little tab standing up) with the original top of the housing (sans the tab).All in all the bulb replacement took about 10-15 minutes, but some of that time was spent cleaning my projector air filter. In no time I was able to hook back up my projector with great results. I will give updates periodically, as I know how some lamps die within weeks or a few months.I gave this review a 4 star rating based on the issue with the housing not exactly being correct, but overall a very high impression with the quality of the product.
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.
I have received two of these drivesNEXARK SABRENT External USB 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive SBT-UFDB (Black). The 1st one was dead out of box. Nothing in the box but the drive. Looked like it was used (shame on you Amazon). I say that because I asked for a replacement and it was in a sealed box in a plastic bag with internal cardboard packing. The 2nd unit was recoginized by Windows but would not recognize any disk that was inserted. Just kept asking for a disk to be inserted. This time I asked for a refund. I'll try another brand. I'm an electronics engineer and have over 30 years experience with computers. My recommendation it to steer clear of this brand.
This is an outstanding product.It does it all. Copies, scans, and prints. It will print and copy doubled-sided documents. It will also scan double-sided documents through the document feeder as well.I'm really impressed by the scanning software as it allows me to save my documents in a number of formats (Photoshop, jpg, bmp, and other files types, including PDF).One thing that is very slightly misleading is the number of copies/prints you can get from a toner cartridge. When you see 3,500 (or 7,000 for the high-yield), that is only if you are using the toner saver mode (meaning you're printing in either 300 or 600 dpi). The toner saver mode is a nice option, but the copies/prints tend to be light and not as easy to read. So if you are not using the toner saver mode, you can expect the number of copies/prints from a cartridge to be significantly less (I think I got somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 out of my standard yield cartridge). However, since there are numerous places to buy cartridges for discounted prices online, it isn't that big of a deal to be getting a lower number. For instance, you can get a high-yield cartridge for about $45 and that will give anywhere from 3,500 to 4,000 copies/prints in the non-toner saver mode.I definitely recommend this product. It is great for a small office (or even as a personal printer if you have a need for printing/copying double sided documents and will do a fair number of impressions [500 at minimum] per month).
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 paired this up with my Kenwood stereo and a kicker amp and am very pleased with the sound. I had two JL Audio W0 subs in a sealed enclosure and these are hands down better sounding; producing deeper and louder bass. The enclosure is pretty large and I had to temporarily remove the spare tire in a Honda Civic to get the box in the trunk but once it's in, the tire can slip underneath into the storage compartment. I really like bandpass and it's amazing how relatively cheap subs can blow away the higher cost name brands.
The home theatre sound system was received in a timely manner. Everything was included and we experienced no problems whatsoever. Also, we are happy with our choice of Onyko.
My 7 year old has gotten his money out of this. He is very into using it to catch anything he can on fire outside with it. I was shocked to see almost instantly on a sunny day him burning leaves and grass and anything I'd let him. Don't worry, this was all in our driveway supervised. : )
Hellish. Would work once with each adapter I tried, then quit. Because it worked fine on a friend's laptop I assumed it was the adapters (mini display port to HDMI) that were failing or that I had some kind of software bug. Excruciating weeks were spent ordering new adapters off amazon and searching for software bugs until I realized it was this chthonic HDMI cord. Would not buy again.
The Nikon lenses are as clear and sharp as you would predict. Smooth focusing and somewhat light weight, but enough heft to feel like quality product. Good value for the price. Just what I was looking for.
They use don't these phones in the TV/Film industry for nothing. WOW do they sound fantastic! I've never heard low's like this on any other headphone I've used in 50 years. When I plugged them into my production sound board I immediately heard every thump and squeek our mic boom made. (Never noticed that before). You gotta get a pair of these! Even though it is not necessary, you might want to "burn" them in for about 16 hours by plugging them into a stereo at normal vol. levels. It free's up the diaphrams and makes them sound even better, if that's possible.
Was a little worried at first when I unpackaged the cables because they were thinner than the other HDMI cables that I am currently using. No worries though. They worked perfect.
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.
For both emergency and regular use, which I covet both reasons based on where I live, this Eton FR300 is a minor, but otherwise not bad, upgrade to the dependable FR200. It looks and feels durable right out of the box comparable to the FR200. With NOAA Weather bands instead of Short Wave channels I will never use, I'm kept up to date with any weather emergencies. The T.V. channel feature is also solid; I get my channels for news and information up here. With the crank handle I will never really need an adapter or batteries in the case of an emergency.There was some short comings. Reception on the FM bands are great, but AM is bit cluttered compared to the sharpness of the FR200. The lack of an AC adapter for charging up the battery or just simply playing the radio is missing. However these shortcomings can be overlooked based on owner's needs, which in this case I can.I recommend this if you want something more than just the Gundrig FR200.
I bought this particular drive (4 gig version, back when the price was higher) because it appeared to have a solid build and I liked the soft, "easy grip" exterior. The drive worked fine, but after about 6 months of light use and careful handling, the USB connector came loose and fell off. I tried to reseat it, but no go.Also, I think all such drives ought to have a capless design, or at least have the cap fit the end, like a pen cap does. I've also seen some that are tied to the device. A cap is just too easy to lose. However, I must admit--leaving the cap in a visible location helped me to not forget and leave the drive in my school computer.
I am not a computer expert buy any means, but I needed something other than a floppy or CD to save documents, pics of family outings, programs and the like. I searched around until I found this flash drive. It works flawlesly, just insert drive to USB port and put in item to it, it does so quickly, no fuss and so easy to do. My wife also uses it at her job as well and she has not returned it. I understand that this Kingston 1GB drive has been updated, but take it for me, for the cheap price, you can`t go wrong with buying this one. It is amazing that something so small works so well and has alot of storage capacity.
Does the job. Cables can affect performance in some cases, not HDMI though. Dont let them fool you. These cost pennies to produce.
Of course anyone who plays on the xbox have to have Microsoft points. Just wish they were a heck of a lot cheaper.
this product work fine. same as the cable that you can get at best buy or comprable store. a lot less money then those stores les than 1/10 the price. shipping actually costs more than the part but not much more. worth the money if you have a few days to wait to hook up the device. cord works just as well at the $60 6ft cord that i bought from best buy.
I purchased this product on 12/15/2004 within a year it would not a hold a charge that lasted longer than 10 minutes. It's display 3 lights at full charge... even after charging for 8 hours straight it only gives one light.It did give a good 3 hours of power when you used minimum monitor brightness and turned on the laptop to conserve power... but don't expect the battery to have the staying power of your standard laptop battery.
For the price this gives you everything you need ... light comfortable, functional
This keyboard does function fine on windows XP without any drivers. We have this on our media center pc connected to a largescreen LCD TV. It is used to select media on the hard drive, or on the net. Often we simply play MMORPG games on this PC from our couch.However it is very cheaply made, and not much fun to use. The keyboard is very light, which is not all bad, but some weight would be helpful when using this in your lap. The mouse keys, have a dreadful feel to them, taking a lot of effort to push down. The touchpad is tiny (as is most of this class of keyboards), making playing games very difficult. Why can't someone build a small keyboard with a touchpad at least the size of the average laptop? A larger laptop sized palmrest would also greatly improve the design.We purchased both the *Motion* brand and the similar *Odesso* brand and compared side by side. The top plastic is different color, but other than that they are identical. They obviously came from the same assembly line.
I've been a BIG fan of MS keyboards and mice for years now, and the Desktop 7000 is the first huge disappointment. I do love the design and the feel of the keys, but the keyboard is constantly issuing commands from the 'touch sensitive' areas when I don't even touch them (I type 120+ WPM). In addition, the middle mouse button only fires 50% of the time, and the delay in the bluetooth is problematic for anyone who needs precision. On top of that I began having USB stability problems when I started using their USB Bluetooth connector. This is with Vista x64. I've already returned one unit and am having the same problems with another, and will be returning it for a full refund. Rumor has it MS is issuing a recall on certain units of this particular keyboard.Oh, and there's a bug with the IntelliType software that renders the pause/play button for media useless in Vista...Guess it's time to look for something else :(
I have Picture in Picture, so I use two cable sources. You can put the same channel side by side and clearly see the difference. You think your tv is a color tv, but after installing this, made standard HD cables look like I was watching tv in Black and White.
I was thrilled to find this. Looked and asked locally and no one had a clue what it was, even though my printer, a Canon, plainly said that you would need one to read an xD card from the printer. Wouldn't you think if they sold the printer they would have the adapters??? A local sales person said, "try Amazon.com"........should have thought of that myself!!
Analog TV devices are going the way of the dinosaur but a few out there in the US may have a cable provider who sends analog signals to it customers still and this would work for now but FCC rules on allowing cable companies to encrypt basic cable channels are being debated now and a decision is soon to come and this may end that practice by those still sending in analog.As for this device when it was relevant to me it did work but was a problem child. I replaced it with a SiliconDust network digital dual tuner and have not look back. If you need a analog tune try a Hauppaugge USB device or an internal card it was simply too much of a hassel to get it to work properly and it is now obsolete in my market.
These cameras have no remote control!! Body (plastic) is not durable - all doors falling off. But 350MB memory - fantastic. Very nice "360 view" and "movie(15sec)" options. Easy to operate.
1. Zoom telephoto completely.2. Use LCD screen for framing, not viewfinder.3. Snap picture.It is that easy. Excellent results.
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.
The design of this hard drive is not the only beautiful part, the fact that this hard drive is stackable makes for an easy, tangle free connection between multiple hard drives.I own 3 of these wonderful devices, each one feeding off of one power cord, and sharing one USB cord as well. If I ever decided I only need to take one in with me to work or meetings, I simply replace the cap on the connection port at the top to protect from dust and other debris. I have witnessed a stack of 8 working flawlessly without losing transfer speed from one to the next. I have never had any failures (due to non-human error) and I trust Acomdata completely with the storage of my important documents, artwork, music, family videos and much more!
To clarify things first, i am in no way affiliated with Garmin or retailer.I tend to travel quite a lot for work and have used the 2720 all over florida, california AND Toronto, canada. after reading reviews with 1 star i was reluctant to put $1000 on something that might fail me. How wrong i was!!!.I downloaded the hardware and started using the 2720. Settaelite is found within 10-15 seconds. if you complain about this, i pity people who have to bare you on a daily basis.The 2720 is very accurate with directions and if you ever need to find a gas station, post office, atm, restaurant( sub-divided into fast food, french, steak, seafood etc)., shopping(sub-divided too) you can just tap the options and tap "go to". Then just relax and it'll get u there.........very accuratly. you can actually tap in the name of the place and it'll show up too.I can keep on passing compliments for the 2720 endlessly. In short, don't worry too much about the 1 star reviews; see the whole picture ( ie, overall customer review average- an amazing 4.5) and happy driving.NOTE: I HAVE OWNED THE 2720 FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.
This tv is really unique! It looks like a score board & even has a digital clock in the lower corner to make it look like a score. It would be great for a basketball fan, or even just someone who wants a contemporary looking tv. I am not a huge sports fan & I simply bought it because of the contemporary look. My fiance on the other hand loves it for the basketball look.The tv is a 23 in & is framed in glass. It is a perfect size for a small room or bedroom. The digital clock can be turned on & off, and when turned off you can barely even tell that it is a basketball tv. The NBA logo is also very small. The speakers are awesome & the sound is great! The picture is okay, not great, but not bad. You might get a little better picture in HD. We havnt watched anything in HD on it so Im not sure.Overall, I think this tv would be great for a sports fan, or just for a small room tv with a contemporary look. I love it because you get the best of both worlds from it & it works perfect for me & my fiance for different reasons :)
THIS CARD NOT ONLY STORES A LOT OF PHOTOS. IT ALSO ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE GREAT ACTION SHOTS. AWESOME SPEED!!!
Really no complaints on getting it. It is as small as expected (1-1/8 inch wide, 3 inches long with cap, 1/4" thick and sticks out of the computer 2-1/4 inches). It feels like typical plastic for this type device. It does not appear flimsy or cheap and the semi-clear smoke color is useful to see what card is inside. It worked with my 16/32/1G and 2G SD cards. It was seen by my MacBook Pro with no problem. It reads and writes as fast as anything I connect (actually it is faster to take the card out of the camera and plug in this reader than do the wire connections and long load time for the Canon automated software and then I can move the files about as I wish). It also worked fine under Windows NT (again on the Mac Laptop running on the Intel chip). It does not have a lanyard (I never use them anyway), the caps goes up or down and seem to hold firmly (a weakness in many of my thumb drives) and it had a bright red led when working.As long as it is durable and continues to work, this is a great product as far as I can tell.
Got them to back up my dvds cause i have a 6 year old that is watching alot of cartoons and movies now lol
Does exactly what I hoped it would do, eliminated the need to expose my cable, DVD and HD Receiver in my living room. Instead everything is tucked inside a wood cabinet with the tiny little IR receiver on the corner of the cabinet door as only visible part of the system. Was as simple to install as claimed and nicely expandable to more components.
The remote is excellent, much better than I thought any remote control could ever perform. However, getting the remote to sit on the charger the correct way is like torture. I almost find myself not using it sometimes because I hate wrestling with the charger to make a solid connection. It would be a solid 5/5, but the charger is a total pain.
This simple to configure device allows easy switching between printing function and scanning function. It has done its one job flawlessly.
Excellent performance so far - keeping in mind that this is a "vanilla" VCR. Picture and sound quite good. Very small and very light. Product does look and feel very "plastic" so it might not be a good choice if it is to be put in an abusive situation. In my opinion, the bottle line is - If you need to be surrounded by bleeding edge gadgetry, this product isn't for you. If you need a utilitarian VHS VCR and you don't plan to throw it around, this is a great product for the price.
The iPod mini is small but still comfortable in my large hands. It is very easy to use. The scroll wheel works flawlessly and is easy to learn how to use. The unit feels very high quality and is light weight. Battery life has been between 7-9 hours for me. With 3.7 GB of space, it is more than adequate for most people. I have about 360 songs on mine, and I am only using about 1.5 GB of space. If you think that isn't enough, buy the 15 GB + iPod for vast amounts of storage. I am using with a Mac, if you buy for a PC, make sure your OS is supported.
This scanner had the "Twain" problem which could not be resolved. Also I ran into the "unlock the scanner" problem, when the transport lock on the bottom of the scanner was not locked. Just broken. Customer service was no help, costs $2/minute. Won't buy Visioneer again after reading reviews of other models having the same problems.
This is the last and the best TV ever released by Toshiba. I learned from research that both the Toshiba 34HF84 and 34HFX84 reportably were the last HD CRT TVs ever made by Toshiba. Picture and color are excellent. Inputs work great. Very high quality. They will be collector's items. I highly recommend this TV to anyone.
The recorder works great. It has plenty storage and the speaker is loud enough to review what i recorded. Read some bad reviews about the speakers and quality of MUSIC played with the recorder. Suggestion........buy an Ipod to list to music instead.
Having been an SLR camera buff for well over 25 yrs, it was tough for me to jump into the digital camera era. After much research and reading many different reviews like this one, I bit the bullet and bought the Canon Powershot A40 sight unseen (well without having put my hands on one and trying one out!) I was going on a trip and needed something that I could share my pictures with everyone quickly. This camera really fit the bill! I have had so much fun playing with it and the best part of it is that you can delete the pictures that you don't want and only print the ones you do... What a change from printing all the pictures and then having ones that you don't want either hanging around or even throwing them away. I also like the 'mini movies' that you can make and everyone is totally amazed that this camera can do what it does! I definitely would recommend this camera to even the novice. I also recommend that you invest in rechargeable batteries, I used up the ones that came with the camera the same day I got the camera!
Wahoo my mom can watch DVD's again!!!! This is a nice product, it works and was simple to install. I was happy to find it here and for a resonable price.
There is no distict difference between using the regular built in camera microphone vs. the shotgun microphone. We tried it at every setting and it made absolutely no difference at all. Save your money.
Um, . . . all that I have to say about this product is that you couldn't ask more from a penny. Works great.
I bought the "Frequently Bought Together" link so that I could have 4 CR123A batteries. The charger arrived with the batteries in place. Charged for three hours, the green light never turned off so I put them in my flashlight and they did not work. I put the additional two batteries in the charger and two hours later they exploded, leaking all over my counter and the charger. I have sent them back for a refund. I am look at the Hi-Tech charger for about $55 but it comes with 4 batteries and a USB charging cable. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
I bought these after I had purchased a another brand from a local retailer for $60. I just really had a hard time believing that the quality could be that much different for over $55. I was right! I got my cable from the seller the day my TV arrived, plugged it in and WALLA! Great picture, no problems and I got to take the $60 R........h back and use towards my PS3. We compared this to the $60 cable because my brother purchased the same one for $60 and there is NO difference. Need less to say he was disgruntled at his $60 purchase. Great deal! I will be purchasing more for my Dad, brother and daughter.
This works great on my system I had a lot of trouble getting a signal now with this longer antena the system is stronger works better
The IRiver MP3 player has been an easy to use, dependable player. I like the fact that I don't have to remember to recharge it and can just slip in another AA battery and pickup where I left off.Dan D. Richards
I received this camera 4 days ago. It is really great for the price. I took pictures of the construction in my front yard to show my husband who is out of town. The software installation was a breeze. The photos look great. I even viewed them on our 32 inch TV. Can't wait to take this camera on our trip to Yosemite.Now to the warning. Amazon lists a battery charger on the page with this camera. It is the Olympus charger and batteries. Do not buy this. According to Canon tech assistance, this camera requires batteries that are 1600's and no higher. The Olympus batteries are 1700's. I asked the tech guy if I had to use Canon batteries and he said no as long as I was aware of that 1600 number - any kind of battery with that number will work.I must say that the batteries that came with the camera lasted longer than I thought they would. But as with anything digital, you really need rechargable batteries. I went to [local store], bought a charger, and an extra set of batteries as spares.
I had bought one for myself when my mouse bit the dust, and then 2 more for my daughters at Christmas for their laptops! They work great and have such fun colors to pick from. I am thinking of getting another one for laptop!!
I bought these fans to replace noisy fans on aquarium lights (Coralife lights).They were fairly inexpensive. QUIET, very quiet. I can barely hear them.I did not use the included rubber mounting system - which would probably make them totally silent. Very happy with these fans - even though they are not in a PC.
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.
I needed an HDMI cable in a hurry and tried to shop locally. Even Walmart wanted $20 for a 3' HDMI cable. I decided to be patient and wait 4 or 5 days and ordered this through Amazon.It's just as good as other HDMI cables I've bought that are called "deluxe" and does what it's supposed to do.
This is a beautiful laptop bag! The first time I used it I felt self-conscious wheeling it along behind me, it's so gorgeous.The red is a deep, rich color, and the leather is high quality. The bag is very well made. My 16" Toshiba Satellite fits perfectly. There's room for a few miscellaneous items, as well as a couple of files and a notepad, so I was able to stash things in it and not have to bring my purse along too, although it was a snug fit.It took me a few minutes to figure out how to unzip it from the wheeled platform, but it's actually easy to do. The wheels are smooth and it's easy to maneuver.I can't think of anything not to like about this bag. I read a lot of reviews before I bought it, and I'm very happy with my purchase.
This printer replaced my old Epson 1270 and it is a much better printer for several reasons.1. The Kodak prints are much more real looking and have way better shadow depth. The colors are great. Vibrant.2. With the inkjet if I went a couple weeks without making any prints the heads would clog leaving a mess on the first print or two. Even with head cleaning I still had this problem. The Kodak NEVER has this issue.3. The Kodak is much easier to control the color match as to what I see on the monitor. There is very little fussing around with color profiles, which was always an issue with the inkjet.4. The fading problem with the inkjet was a real headache for me. The Kodak has a transparent layer over the top to resist fading and also repel water and finger prints.5. I was always replacing the color cartridge on the Epson. It didnt hold enough ink for what they were charging in my opinion. With the Kodak, the expense per print seems to be less although I can not confirm this.I now have a laser printer for documents and the Kodak 1400 for pictures. I dont ever plan on going back to the inkjet way of printing.This is a very well made "professional" Photo Printer.
The image on the product page is a bit confusing as it shows a variety of reflectors, white, sliver and gold and small to large. The product you get is only one 48 inch white reflector. My fault for not reading the copy more carefully. I bought this to diffuse light and fill shadows when taking portraits and doing video interviews. Its first use was to filter the direct sunlight coming through the blinds that caused shadows on my subject. It was large enough to cover most of the window and soften the light. Am looking for the larger size to be used as a background.
I was reluctant to order this because I figured it wouldnt fit. However once I got it I really love it. It protects my camera from the rain and fits very well. Everything matches up on the dials . I recommend it to anyone who has one of these cameras. it is a great investment.
LESS THAT ONE STAR RATING!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS JUNK-Toys R US does not stand behind their products......DO NOT BUY!!!!!
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 product a while ago and just loaded it into the copy machine. It was extremely easy to do and took about 2 minutes.I have bought toner from Amazon before and found they always had the lowest prices for these types of office products.
This is my second one. I use one in my office and the other in the living room. I've found them very dependable and easy to use. I bought a 100 foot ethernet cable and connected the 2 switches through the attic space. In my office, I have my Directv box, computer, and Apple router connected. In the living room, there is a Roku box, directv receiver, and a dvd player all connected to the internet.Since the switch is so small, it is easy to keep hidden in the living room entertainment center.
I live in India. I bought this product through a cousin who was visiting India from the States. I was well aware of the battery drain problems in some of the Opteka grips, but I decided to take the plunge and ordered this product. Unfortunately, even my piece has this problem of battery drain. The symptoms I face:1) Incorrect battery level reading. When I remove the battery from the grip and use it in the camera, it doesn't read as empty. I can use the same battery for several hundreds of shots.2) Severe battery drain - I get only around 100 shots with a fully charged battery (Sterlingtek)The one star (which I have to give) can be justified by the build quality of the battery grip - the build quality is good and entire piece feels solid and well constructed.Since I live in India, I cannot ship it back to Amazon/Opteka for a replacement. Which means I have spent money for nothing. What a waste. Bah!
This is a good replacement for the original nuvi 660 adapter and charger plug. Fits right. Will recommend this product to others.
This size memory card is perfect to use for vacations, cruises, etc. and to use to keep pictures yearly. I can put it in the digital picture frame and enjoy seeing a certain vacation or year in our family's life. I use one 2 GB per year or per vacation. IT IS SO MUCH BETTER that the cards with big GBs. I can classify my family's events by SD card. It is much easier to find a picture.
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.
Fast delivery. I have a $100.00 HDMI cable connected to the same TV. I do not notice any difference.
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.
First, there are a couple of problems with packaging and the instructions should contain appropriate warnings. Before opening the package, all conductors should have a low impedance path to ground attached. When I opened mine a static discharge jumped from my finger to the center conductor and the neighbor's dog was neutered by the shock. This was a prize breeder, and replacement was a serious hassle.In operation, I was quite satisfied with the cables. Normally I smoke a turkey for Christmas on my Big Green Egg. The Volcano cables allowed me to connect to the jacks on the back of the microwave and the turkey was cooked while still in the fridge in just under 2 hours. Unfortunately a container of Tuscan Milk was split open in the process.
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.
This device has become hard to find, and that's a shame. It is one of the few devices that delivers real results without too much BS. While USB 2.0 is great for drives, scanners, printers, and such, it never has delivered the video performance that firewire does. I've used PCI and USB based tools for importing analog video, and the results are mixed and consistently worse than this firewire solution.This device really is a hardware only solution, though Adobe Premier Elements 3.0 included as well. The hardware converts analog A/V to firewire or vice versa. If you already have a DV camera, you likely won't need this (though it still has many uses), but if you have analog sources, it's very handy to have. Any S-Video, composite, or even component source is converted to a firewire DV stream, which can then be captured using any DV aware software. The encoding takes place in the hardware and you simply need a PC capable of DV capture (decent hard drive, though even 99% of laptops can accommodate this these days). Note, this tool purely captures the DV stream and does not encode it into Divx, WMV, or any other highly compressed format, and as such the video files will be very big. This makes for easy editing, but you will need a fair amount of disc space.Being a hardware only solution, you don't need to install any drivers or software, and it works with all of the major video editing tools (Mac or PC).
These were awesome! Although for some reason it didn't play sound, the quality from my computer to my lcd was pretty decent...great price, cant go wrong
I was running Win7 with only 2GB RAM and my computer maxed out at 4GB. I decided to purchase the rest and the price was great along with the performance. The Crucial website wanted about $60 for the same product so I decided to Check Amazon first, and I'm glad I did.
I've been using this camera for a few months now, and so far I'm very happy with my purchase. The main factor for me in deciding on a camera is the quality of the pictures. The A430 delivers 4MP. To an amateur like me, this does not seem like much. Actually it seems outdated compared to other cameras out there. But once the photos were taken, I was amazed at the clarity and resolution. The resolution is more than enough for amateurs/hobbyists(?). The colors are vibrant and sharp, although there are some noise/grains with blacks. Plus, you can record movies...with sound! The quality of videos isn't spectacular but gets the job done (rather grainy in 640 mode [largest]); it's not something you'd make a movie with, but perfect for places like youtube. I believe you can get ~15 minutes with 1GB in 640x480. So for someone who takes pictures just for fun, it has nearly everything you'd want.pros:great pictures: high-res, vibrant, and clear; good flashgood body constructioneasy to use (low-med learning curve)awesome battery life (with rechargeables)good video feature for a cameracons:bulky (much more than it seems) (I suggest A500 series when it's on sale [slimmer profile])small screenslowdowns when zooming in and movingThings to note: I suggest at least 512MB of memory. With that much, you can take as many pictures as you want without feeling constricted. Memory is really cheap now. Brands such as SanDisk are too costly - there are MUCH cheaper alternative for the same size card, same quality (buy online).
do not use the usb connection though. the fire-wire connection is more reliable.
If you are using this to go from DVI from a computer or something into a flat screen TV, it may not work for you. I had to purchase an HDMI extension cable in order to make it work. The reason is that many TV's these days have the connections recessed up into the body, and this connector, combined with another DVI connector, makes it too long to fit in the recess. Other than that, it's a great product and works as advertised. Seems very well made and sturdy.
After having really negative experiences with drugstore hair groomers(see my scathing review of the Finishing Touch Lumina), I was a little hesistant to spend almost $20 on this product. The other battery-operated hair removers that I purchased in the past(such as the Finishing Touch), would always stop right in the middle of use for no apparent reason. Also, whenever I would go to clean the groomer, I could never get the pieces back together for it to function properly. I went through 3 Finishing Touch Luminas (about $27 down the drain) before I decided to break down and spend more money. Much to my surprise, despite having a similar set up, the Panasonic ES2113PC Pivoting Head Facial Groomer actually works REALLY well. It comes with a small blade that can be used for your eyebrows--or an other small areas such as the upper lip-- a longer blade that can be used for other areas of the face, and a little brush to clean out the groomer. The Panasonic is completely painless (unless you use the smallest blade for really thick hair or on other parts of the body besides the face) and very easy to clean. Also, as the name implies, it pivots so that you can get to the hard-to-reach places. However, I do have a few complaints about this product. The first is that it can sometimes cause very mild irritation. The Panasonic Pivoting Head Facial Groomer doesn't always get all of the hair in one fell swoop, so you sometimes have to go over the same section twice. This causes redness and small itchy bumps that usually disappear within an hour's time. Second, the pieces that come with this groomer--the two blades and the inner parts that have to be disassembled during cleaning--are VERY easy to lose. In short, make sure that you are extremely careful while cleaning it. It is easy to put down one of the small innards, only to lose it and be unable to continue using the product. Unfortunately, Panasonic does not sell any replacement parts, so you have to repurchase the entire unit if you lose anything. But overall, I would recommend this. Now excuse me while I purchase my second Panasonic groomer :)
My son got this as a Christmas present. Somehow in all the Christmas mess, we must have misplaced the instructions (but not the CD-ROM that comes with it) and we were STILL quite capable of making this thing go-- it's VERY simple (and I don't even have my own digital camera)!We loaded it up with rechargeable batteries (4AAs) and even though my son has been playing with it for days, the batteries are still working just fine. No problem with the screws or loading.My son (5 yrs. old) figured out from the on-screen pictures how to take photos and videos... play the games etc. I showed him how to delete unwanted photos. We don't have an additional memory card-- we are simply using the memory that is included and that has held dozens and dozens of photos and many, many video clips without needing to delete.I figured out how to download the photos to our computer and loaded the computer photo editor with no problem. I have not even shown it to my son yet (he's had a blast with the camera alone so far-- this will really delight him). It is also easy to use and fun.As for quality of pictures-- some are not great, but most are just fine. Using natural light helps, though 100% of ours have been taken indoors and we have many that would be keep-able. No, you probably won't be putting these in an acid-free photo album for posterity, but the camera is fun to use, easy and definitely worthwhile.I paid around $35 for ours here at Amazon.
We purchased this phone, hooked it up, and tested it. The phone wouldn't ring, and the answering machine wouldn't answer. Called customer support, and they said that this is a known problem with "some" of these phones. Returned it for an identical one. The new phone rings some of the time, but other times it does not ring. When the phone doesn't ring, the answering machine also won't answer. However, the display on the phone lights up, indicating that the call is being received, and the call registers on caller ID. Don't buy this phone unless you want to sit and watch for it to ring! That's the only way you'll know for sure when you might be receiving an important call!
This thing works flawlessly. Just use the a full size SD card adapter to upload anything you want to the Micro Disk. Some files have to be compressed to pull up on my phone, but all in all it works great.
Bought this card for use in my Wii. It works perfectly
I needed this 2nd battery as a back up for a trip to Europe. It arrived without a problem!Thanx
Bought these Last November - Primarily for the Purpose of Burning my mp4s to play withSony DVP-SR200P/B DVD Player, Blackon myLG 32LD350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV.With a free DVD burning program, the DVD's are excellent. And, the discs come in handy for creating and re-creating system restore disks (after upgrading from Vista toWindows 7 Home Premium. Backups are a breeze. And of course - for those documents you wish to share on other computers that don't subscribe to clouds.
These speakers were half the size I thought they'd be, but that works out for the best. They put out a nice sound that carries throughout our house which has an open floor plan. Very pleased with these speakers!
I got this camera for my birthday this year. This camera has everything an expesive camera has. The only thing is on the video is that you can video tape sound ,but you can only hear it after you download the video onto the computer. Also, you can only zoom in really close and see it if you are about a couple feet up high. This is really great for children who want a digital camera.
I have this hooked up in my main living room, and it's connected to my Television set. I bought this because I watch tv late night and other people in the house were complaing that they could not sleep as they could hear the tv. Everything about this product is great.Just one down side. If you are watching a movie, take breaks with the headset, as it heats up your ears. Also clean the ear peice as sweat builds up. It does get hot.
A second battery for my camera. Now I can rotate use between two batteries and never run out of power.
Have been using this with both my Upconverting DVD player & my cable box since the beginning of the football season. It has performed flawlessly an you can beat the price. Nothing much else to say that hasnt already been said. If your skeptical, spend the $14 total and give it a shot. Not much to lose there.
I have purchased the Canon #40 black ink before through Amazon. It's not an imitation. It is a good product.
I was surprised to see the box sat in front of my door just two days after I placed the order.With a base of 7.5 inch by 3 inch, it sits perfectly to the left side of my LCD monitor on my cramped desk. The sound is clear even in a lower volume. It's perfect for listening to music while I work on my computer or browse the net.One good feature is that it comes with multiple adapters/seats (actually the back supports) for different iPods/iPhones. My iPhones 4 has a rubber protective sleeve so it won't fit with the default universal seat. If I remove the sleeve, then it would just fit perfectly. Of course, that is not a good long term solution. Who wants to remove and put on the sleeve every time? No problem. After examining the other adapters/seats come within the box, I determine that the adapter/seat for the 160 GB iPod Classic would do. It takes only a couple of seconds to replace the adapters/seats. Now my iPhone 4, with its protective sleeve on, has been playing and charging happily for the last two hours.
This product is a good value for money and is a nice and cheap alternative. The cable was compared to some of the top brands that sell over $30 and $40 and yet is pretty close to the performance and cant say the difference.......
I wanted a wireless mouse for my Macbook and didn't want to wait on shipping, so I picked this one up at a local retailer. The last Microsoft wireless mouse I had went through about 2 batteries a week, but that was several years ago when the technology was relatively new, so I decided to give MS another try.I brought it home, popped in the battery, and plugged it into my notebook (running Snow Leopard). It paired and started working immediately, no drivers to configure, nothing to set up or change. I got the same result when I then plugged the mouse into my desktop (running Ubuntu 9.10 64bit). It just worked.Definitely not what I was expecting. - I figured I could get the mouse to work with both non-Windows platforms, but that I would have to do some tweaking. Seeing the mouse work right out of the box on both was a pleasant surprise.Ergonomically, I find the mouse comfortable to use. It's a little small, but has a nice weight to it and feels solid. If you're used to a large mouse, this one might feel a little awkward, but it's a trade-off for the added portability which makes it easy to just drop it into a laptop bag without taking up too much space.I do worry a bit that the battery cover may become loose over time, simply due to the way it's designed, but so far, I've had no problems. I haven't really had the mouse long enough to comment on battery life.
I gave this lens a try as a cheaper alternative to the Canon 100-400 L IS lens. After one outing, I returned the Tamron immediately and bought the Canon 100-400mm L IS lens.This lens is pretty soft at anything above 400mm, and anything below f/8. If you do any kind of print work or like to do heavy cropping the softness of this lens will really bother you - there's no way you can use a 1:1 crop. If you mostly reduce your photos quite a bit for the web, this might not bother you. However, this does affect your ability to shoot in low light though, since f/5 to f/8 is almost unusable due to the softness.CA is present at longer focal lengths as well, along with pretty poor contrast.The lack of IS in such a long lens is also problematic - forget hand-held shots.The one nice feature is the rotating front filter ring - you can buy a cheaper polarizing filter, which is a bonus on such a large filter.Overall, this lens was a huge disappointment. If you want to take a chance on an off-brand lens, at least go with the Sigma 150-500 with OS. I haven't had a chance to try that lens, but at least it has OS, and the optical quality can't possibly be any worse.
I read the reviews in here, been buying Lacie for years, always been great drives, well 24 bad reviews is good, they sell millions or products a year....thanks LaCie for making great products...
The USB IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable worked perfectly at the first try with my old Hewlett Packard LaserJet 5MP, and my new Apple Mac Air with Windows 7 installed. No need to install any software.
This was perfect for what I needed. It was simple to set up and the sound is good enough for me. I love the fact that it charges my ipod too. I did get startled when it began playing in the middle of the night without anyone touching it. I have no idea why it did this.
We have a Bose and a Klipsch dock, but I wanted a cheaper portable dock to use in my office. I have had this for about two years now, and I still love it. The sound is not quite as robust as the Bose, but it also does not sound tinny like many cheap docks do. It certainly sounds a lot more expensive than it is! Know that it is not a top-of-the-line dock, but I cannot imagine anything in this price range being this good!
This adapter worked wonderly after I figured out that you have to hit play on the Ipod BEFORE you push the tape in.
Grate, I'm having a lot of fun with it. It works just as I spect and more. At nite it record as as day time.
excellent case, especially to put a good motherboard and two PCI graphics cards, the brand ultra cares about design and comfort, 100% recommended
This would be a great product... If it worked. Out of the box this device does not support XP. The website has drivers, but they also do not work.
I have a sony KV-27FS100 TV. I do not need a progressive scan DVD player for this TV. But I did want component video out feature. So this DVD player was a good match for me. It plays DVD/CD/VCD/MP3s. I like the smooth scan as well as simulated surround sound features. It is quiet but occasionally I do hear some noise. So giving it 4 stars instead of 5. I would say it is a good entry level DVD player.
This unit looks nice and plays nice, until it doesn't anymore.This piece of crap worked for only 3 months and was turned on about 10x only, as it stood in my bedroom where I only seldom listen to music. It went dead all of a sudden, and Sony doesn't honor the limited warranty !!Apparently, what I have (a short circuit, that prevents me from turning the unit on) is a common defect and it's even MENTIONED in the owner's manual (ie if you get standy flashing, you're in trouble!).I had several bad experiences with Sony, this will be my last. My advice is stay with Panasonics, they're way way way better.
I have absolutely no problem getting 1080p through these cables. They're put together well and can carry a signal with the best of them. I see absolutely no difference between picture or sound quality between this cable and my $50 Monster cable.
Good quality for hobbyists and amateurs. Get those wonderful pictures of glass, water, whatever you do or take pictures of. Polarizers are a great tool to have.
For the price and quality-very satisfied! Thanks for the deal! Have not seen a more reasonable price around! We will be making good use of these all over the house.
I am looking to use this cable to hook up to a Samsung 46" 1080p to a PS3 and was wondering if anybody has tried hooking there PS3 up with this cable. I read some reviews that said it worked and others that didnt and i am just doing some more research. Please just let me know if it worked or didnt. Thank You
I bought these as backup batteries for our camera for when we are traveling. They worked fine, although I will admit that I didn't use them very extensively. They were never dead when I needed them and I didn't run out of charge for the few hours I used them at a time.
D-Link is a brand I've been wanting to try for a long time and I've always heard good things about them. I had a Belkin router just before I bought this one and it was slow as molasses compared to the D-Link! This router is quick, simple, and has a bunch of features that I really don't use cause I don't need them, but if you are a gamer like me then you can appreciate the options when you run into a snag down the road and need to filter an address or unblock a port or whatever you need to do. This performs well and it looks great cosmetically. I can't think of any real negatives for my uses for it. I'm sure it doesn't have every option that some people want, but for MMOs and simple downloading it works fine.
not the greatest of produycts but is cheap. Good vale for kids at the back of the car.
This cable is fantastic. Although the price is a little higher than usual cable, you should still have one.
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
First I have to say that the specific model that I purchased ( GPX8.5 portable dvd player PDL805 )has some nice features but horrible instructions. If I hadn't noticed the box I would have not of fothe code conversion for the region changing. The paper instructions do not mention anything about it. Next it shows the buttons on the player and remote but doesn't explain how to use them , I know, you'd think it was self explanatory and for the most but it is, but what the heck is the 'TFT BUTTON' what does it do? Still working on that one. Then it doesn't explain charging the battery, like how long? how do I know when it's done charging? Will a green light come on when it's charged?After I figured it was charged I set the code , which reset it's self twice. Then after 20 minutes of "This is a piece of sh@T" I thought I had it and put a regional 2 DVD in only for it to sit and do nothing. I tried a regional 1 DVD and it read it as 'error disc' I repeated this game for another 20 minutes until I was fed up with the whole thing and decided to ship it back . I settled down and thought I'd give it one more try, I had to be doing something wrong, right?No, I was doing everything right . I found that if I pushed a little harder one the DVD when I place it into the player it would then work, but not every time. I have to play with it taking the disc in and out and re starting it. I don't think it's good to have to push the dvd disk in place so hard like I'm having to do in order to get the thing to work.Plus and I find this a big plus, the thing is noisy. I can hear the motor running and it's worse with the head phones on.My old DVD player isn't like this. I am calling the company Monday to see what they will do about this unit. I must comment that the company the I purchased my DVD player from was Super! I order it Thursday and I got it on the following Saturday, now that is Great service !!
This is a great radio. I don't know how well it would stand up to splashing (probably fine, as its quite sturdy), but I know its absolutely fine in the bathroom with all the steam. It has great sound, is very convenient with the presets and the large volume control, and it has great reception. I was completely surprised to find it automatically found the weather station! Its also good looking enough that I just keep it on the windowsill. Love it - haven't found a negative yet!
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
An unmanaged network switch doesn't have to do much to please. This switch does come with a slender AC adapter that only consumes physical space for 1 outlet. Its energy efficient, silent, sturdy, and gets data over the network fast enough for video editing.
I needed a wide angle lens for my A55, and I figured this lens would replace my Sony 35mm & 50mm f1.8 lenses as well. Long story short, this lens is absolutely stellar in its performance. It focuses fast and is spot on accurate. With my 35mm, AF would hunt frequently in low light (where i shoot 80% of the time). Not only is it faster, but it also provides superior image quality to any of the Sony lenses I've used. I shoot with fairly flat settings and the Tamron gives me exactly what I want. The bokeh is smooth as it was before. Its a huge lens, but doesn't add too much weight at all.This will probably stay on my camera as a walkaround lens for the foreseeable future. This lens is worth every penny and more. Also, if you're considering a variable aperture lens in the same range, spend the extra money and go for a fixed aperture.
...I saw the new HP 3420 and decided to try it - I was amazed at how good this printer is even though it's so [inexpensive]. It was easy to install, and worked the first time. I've printed many web pages, and the colors are remarkably bright, and the text is dead sharp. The design is very smart too, because the paper tray folds up neatly and tucks away under the lid. The ink seems to last forever, which has been the biggest suprise. I've printed well over 100 pages and the ink display show that I have used less than 1/2 of the color ink. I've even printed several full-page photos using the HP photo paper. The photo output is stunning...I'm very glad I decided to give HP a try ... HP has a winning printer here, ...nothing else can compare. Good work HP!
I bought the enclosure for my g4 (OSX), and the Firewire does not work. I tried everything possible to make it work, then sent the unit back, they sent me a new one (slowly), and the same problem occurs. If you have USB 2.0, no sweat. If you're stuck on USB 1 like me, you'll have to buy a new PCI card to get better than the 12mb/sec. transfer rate (like I'm having to do). Mac users beware.
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.
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.
fast shipment very smooth transaction. LOVE this flash!!!! Very late on my review but I like to make sure I really like it first lol. Bought in 2010 and its been great so far!!!
Buyer Beware!!! I have a WRE54G range extender that is less than one year old. I just bought a brand new Linksys WRT54G router, thinking they would seemlessly work together since they are both Linksys products.After an hour on the phone with Linksys customer service, I was told the range expander is compatible only up to version 4 of the router. I had purchased a brand new version 5, meaning I needed to DOWNGRADE the router in order to use the range expander. Customer service told me to return the new router, gave me a barcode number for the old version 4 router, told me to search local stores by reading barcodes on each box I could find, and good luck...I might, just might, get lucky.Version 1 of the range extender does NOT have an ethernet jack. Version 2 apparently does, making it easier to connect to the extender's utilities. However, there are loads of compatibility problems between various routers and range extender combinations, and the technical explanations are very dense. Make sure you are educated on the subject, and for best results, get a doctorate in computer science or engineering before you buy.Oh, and don't ask about the problems I had connecting the Linksys WVC54G webcam to the Linksys router...I have already spent 3 1/2 hours on the phone with customer support with no solution in sight. Linksys has HORRIBLE support.
I bought this TV/DVD from the internet and picked it up in the store. When I got it home, I found that at maximum volume, the sound was still too low to hear at 5ft away. I took the unit back, and listened to the floor model which also had the same issue. Comperable units next to the demo had plenty of volume. I ended up returning the unit since the volume problem seems to be an issue with all units of this model.
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 .
Wonderful gift to give. Great learning tool for beginners. For even more fun search on homemade tilt-shift lenses. The only barrier to a quality photo is belief in yourself. And acid rain.
Not a lot to say, it is a UV lens filter. I have used Tiffen filters for a couple of years now no complaints and Amazon has good pricing.
It works well enough as long as you buy the extra video plugins, the browser plugin and the quick charger (unless you want to wait 7 hrs for it to charge with the included proprietary usb cable).Mine's hard drive broke two weeks after the warranty (just one year) expired and after waiting for about 45 minutes on the phone the customer service guy told me that it would be around $170 to replace the hard drive. It didn't make any sense to me since I could buy a new hard drive for around $60 but after googling about it I read that the Archos hard drive has a special firmware so that you can't replace the drive yourself.I bought an aluminum leather case, invisible shield, the mini dock, all video and the browser plugins and now all I have is an expensive paper weight.I will never buy anything from Archos again, I would expect more than 1 year warranty specially after all the care I put on my Archos.I've bought several hard drives in the past and all of them have had 3 years warranty and none had broke.
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.
It is good but much cheap HDMI connector. I would like to recommend it to any one who need HDMI connector.
These headphones are exactly what I needed. They exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort and quality. The only problem is that if you are in a warm room, the headphones will start to get hot on you after a while and your ears will start to sweat. This is the only problem. Can't really comment on the quality of the transmitting range, as in I use the headphones in a tiny apartment. I use these headphones mainly for internet broadcasts and internet radio. They come in handy in avoiding disturbing my neighbors at odd hours. Also, I use them for multitasking. Used to have to mute my equipment before going in to brush my teeth. Ever the busy one; now I can continue to listen while doing such things around my apartment. These wireless headphones are a good buy.
Cable clips hold cable in place. They are plastic and will only last for a limited time. They are easy to use and accomplish the job they are required to do.
Bought for my lil sis for her laptop in her dorm room and it fits like a glove. She uses it to take her laptop to class as well.
WOULD APPRECIATE SOMEBODY TO SHARE THE CODES FOR JR500, I TRIED WWW.JENSENREMOTES.COM , BUT COULDN'T GET IN , THANKS!!!!!
I have been using this camera extensively for the past week and I am liking it more and more. First things first, this is not for the casual point and shooter although with some fine tuning of settings it can also deliver good results in Auto. The camera shines best when in manual mode. The noise that reviewers talk about are non-existent in the prints I have made. This is mainly because these reviewers just examines the photos in their computer monitors. Naturally, it will exhibit noise because monitors are not the most faithful in showing the &quot;real picture&quot;. In my case, The photos are beautiful at a4 size printed from 6MP with sharpness tuned to &quot;soft&quot;. To have full control I suggest shooting in 12MP raw, fine, and soft sharpness. I have been so lucky so have so far all noise-free, vibrant and true to life images from this S7000. And the real kicker is that it cost way less than the competition.
Perhaps if I had loads of time to fiddle with it, I could get this keyboard to work reliably. But since I'm someone who would rather plug and play and work, so far it looks like a waste of money. I cannot get the keyboard to connect reliably to my Palm T|X. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't and I can't make rhyme nor reason as to why. Maybe if I spent a few hours on some discussion group or tried a customer service hotline to India and stayed on hold for a day or two. At any rate, I can't recommend it unless you just love to tinker and search the discussion groups for esoteric fixes for software and hardware that should work out of the box, especially for the prices demanded.
You at times can't type as fast as your used if your real quick, but otherwise, this product delives 100%. If your palm runs your life, this is a great addition to lesson the time needed to input all your data etc.
I had the Motorola T505 for a couple of years and hated the fact that I had to manually fuss and fiddle as it scanned channels in order to find one that worked. The Motorola had to cycle all available channels and then start over at the beginning again. It was time consuming and extremely frustrating. I almost got into several automobile accidents as a result.I can easily set the Satechi unit to any channel that works. It does not drop channels like the Motorola did and the reception is much clearer. The numbers are easily read day or night. My only complaint is that there is an electronic "click" every few minutes in the speakers.
I had a similar experience as another customer, unless I'm listening to music I have to keep these speakers turned off. When idle they give off really annoying buzzing and popping noises.
Bought the TV in July 2007 and has been working pretty good until this week, and the DVD player is dead. Not even 9 months. And it's not like I used it a lot and abused the TV. Very disappointed - it's not like it's an easy item to carry off to the repair shop or return - and I have to look for the warranty/manufacturer/user guide - anyone like to find that stuff after nine months of placing it in a drawer somewhere at home?The TV itself works fine, although a colleauge at work pointed out that the TV/VCR combos of yesteryear usually worked like this: the VCR gives out, with TV inevitably not too far behind. So I'm worried that TV will die out now. Will never buy a combo function TV again.Also, the metal frame around the screen is not well made - you can see the slight bumps in the frame.
I used for several months with not very good pointing. Then the mouse continue to point slowly and incorrectly. Finally I found it was too far away from the USB receiver. But actually I always put the mouse within the length of a notebook. So I have to move closer to the receiver, you know how far does it start to work? right under the USB receiver!!! and it won't work even with a distance of a mouse. I have make sure the battery is fully charged.
This inexpensive product is less complicated and works much better than all the higher tech gadgets. I bought one for myself and for my husband, and we use them in lieu of the others, which we also have, because they're just easier!
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.
This thing is awesome!!!! I've had it for 3 months and the battery light is still green. works great feels good and don't go through a box of batteries. BUY IT!!!
I had just used the kit lens that came with my dSLR and I was often frustrated by either having blurry shots or having to use the harsh flash. I wish I would have had this before the birth of my first son so I could have gotten non-blurry delivery room photos. I won't make that mistake for our second child!I bought this lens about 9 months ago and it hasn't left my camera since. It's fixed focus, so you've got to do some moving around to get the right shot ("zoom with your feet!!!"), but once you're in position, you *will* get the right shot. The lens is super fast so you can capture amazing action outside or take some great low light shots indoors. I don't think I've used the flash more than a dozen times in the thousands of photos I've taken since I bought it.If you've got a dSLR, you have to get this lens or at least the f/1.8. Our fancy cameras are just being wasted with the f/3.5 lenses Canon includes in the kits.
Good looking mouse, with great responsiveness and comfort for pretty much any generic laptop work. I'm not a gamer or graphic artist, so for me the mouse is perfect for the work I do on a daily basis. I've had no issues with the battery, which was my only concern originally. The usb adapter fits nicely into the back of the mouse during travel, and the mouse fits well into any one of the little pouches on my laptop case. When I bought it, there was a rebate, so for $20, it's impossible to go wrong, even if you buy it as a backup mouse.
Very pleased... Have had several Canon SureShot cameras and all have performed well. Would recommend this brand to others who are still using film!
I love the television band on this radio. It is great when I have to take a shower each morning, not to miss the weather or the local news on the traffic situation. Great little radio for a good price.
I just purchased this camera because my previous digital camera was very old. I wanted a small, compact camera that I could easily take anywhere, and that had a large LCD screen. The pictures, of course, would also need to be really good. I'm only an amateur photographer, so I just needed something easy to use that would make good pictures. I read the reviews, and decided on this one instead of the SD450 because it did things a little quicker than the SD450. I was a little turned off by the beige color, and by what others said in reveiws about the color. HOWEVER, when the camera came in, the color wasn't bad at all. You can hardly tell it's not silver. The camera works very well, has very user friendly books that accompany it, and takes GREAT photos! The camera is also very easy to use. I'm very satisfied with the camera, and the leather case that you can get to go with it is really nice.
This was the third printer I had installed in less than a month and was by far the easiest. I had no problem and was up and running very quickly. The print quality is fantastic, especially for photos. I am very pleased with the relatively low noise level (as far as printers go) and would highly recommend this printer.
I could never get used to the earbuds that came with my iPod, so I picked up these headphones at Target. It's my first set of behind-the-neck phones, but I got used to them without too much trouble.They sound good both playing MP3s from my iPod and PowerBook. There were similarly-priced headphones on the rack from Sony, but these advertised better low and high frequency response. I also like the elastic restraint connecting the cord to the left earpiece, which would appear to prevent tension where the cord meets the earpiece. Time will tell if that helps with the inevitable abuse these things take, and whether that area of the cord will pull loose or fray.Also notable is that the cord only connects to one earpiece -- the left -- so you don't have two wires stringing down from your ears in front of you. That should prevent snags as well. Since I usually wear my iPod on my left hip, this works out really well.All in all a solid set of consumer headphones. I wouldn't use them when recording (I'm a musician), but for bopping around town they fit the bill.
WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! I purchased Sennheiser wireless headphones from Dependable Resourses in December.Seven months later they broke I contacted Dependable and was told to send them back to the maufacturer for repair. when I contacted Sennheiser I was told the TWO YEAR WARRENTY that came with the phones was null and void because Dependable Resources is not an AUTHORIZED dealer.I contacted both Dependable Resources and Amazon to get help.Needles to say I got no help fron Amazon and the runaround from Dependable Resources. Be extremely carefull when you purchase thru Amazon in this case the did not confirm the reliability of the seller DEPENDABLE RESOURCES.
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
I got this machine 2 1/2 years ago as a replacement for an earlier Vaio that was a lemon. I was a little skeptical about Sony at the time due to my experience with the earlier machine, but I've found this notebook dependable, fast, and an altogether excellent machine. Since it was the only computer I used for about a year and a half it has gotten a good workout. About the weight that so many object to: It doesn't seem excessive to me, but then I've been lugging book bags or cameras around most of my life. If you can't carry 7 lbs. around an airport or campus then you'll want to avoid this terrific computer, and should probably think about getting to the gym. After two years the CDRW drive stopped burning, although it still reads fine, and with the heat generated by making CD's and the confinement due to size, two years seemed reasonable. Doing 48 bit scans in the summer produced too much heat and the unit balked. But a cooling pad with fans takes care of that problem. Except for very large graphics files, though, going into the hundreds of Megabytes, I never found overheating a problem. 3 USB-2 ports seems generous to me for a laptop and the 15 inch screen is just beautiful. As a photographer and photo-restorer I've had no problem using Photoshop on this machine and having my prints come back matching what I see on screen, provided, of course, that the printer is using the same color profile. Music restoration goes like a dream, although I agree with others that the built in speakers are awful. Plan on using earphones or external speakers. I almost always delete most of the preinstalled software from computers since I have programs I like and prefer not to have pre-installed stuff taking up space. So I can't comment on the software Sony provides. But Microsoft Office 2000, Adobe Photoshop 7, DartPro xp all work fine. And I installed and have used Nero Burning Rom on it since I got it. In short the pcg-frv-26 has been a great workhorse for me and restored my faith in Sony. Others seem to hate it, but I have found it the answer to my laptop dreams. Chacun &agrave; son got.
The lens filter is in tip top condition and has no difference to a new one. I have not tried it out yet but apparently it looks more than perfect. I am very lucky to get this product and looking forward for the used B+W 52mm CPL & 58mm UV and CPL.
As I can try it, it's a good performance Laptop, very easy to carry, I was looking for a Laptop to fit in my briefcase, and this laptop fits right, recomended at 100%
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.
Went with the cheapest one I could find. It's cheaply made, too. Lots of digital dropouts. Replaced it with a new, inexpensive 25ft HDMI cable and haven't had any problems.You don't have to spend $100, but you should spend more than this.
I ordered two cartriges back in August. One I opened right after I received it. The other I opened when the first one finished and found out that it was broken into two parts. The cartridge was sealed and looked normal in the package, so there is no way to see if it is broken unless you break the black plastic wrap. Of course I can not return it with free shipping and need to pay my own shipping to replace it. For the price of the cartrige it is not worth it. The fact is you will need to open each one and ispect it even though you will not need it at the time, just to be sure it is in good condition. Just beware.
It is a good little boombox, made for a young child but can also be useable to an adult.Best place for boombox would be a bedroom. Only downfall is boombox can jump if sound is at its maximum. Over all I give 4 stars.
Plenty of pockets and space in this backpack. I researched several before buying this one and have been pleased with the quality and usefulness. I recommend it to anyone with a 17" laptop like mine.
Laborious. Labored. Lightweight. Whodunnit indeed.Donna Tartt apparently didn't. The Donna Tartt I knew and admired was not in the room when this brick was written.Knopf should be ashamed. Stock characters in tired settings, cliches abounding, trite slapstick scenarios and not one (not one) iota of real emotions. Tin-earred, awkward and embarassing fake Southern dialogue and not one character (again, not one) to like or who stimulated anything other than a big fat yawn. Whoddunit? Why do any of these characters do what they do? Why doesn't anyone like anyone else or act human or even sensibly, even once? So many loose ends..but who really even cared at the end. Whodunnit? I'm afraid I'm guilty...I didn't use this to prop open the door instead.
This is AWESOME, it pairs in no time with anything, and is exactly the same size of my network walkman. I can use it outdoors with my sony wireless headphones, and they are perfect. This is of that kind of devices "plug and forget". The design is very simple and looks really cool, actually smaller than I though. This is a GREAT poduct.
Low priced HDMI cables doesn't mean poor video and sound quality. There is a nice article with Cnet that explains the in and outs on HDMI and in there opinion you don't need a thicker shielded cable unless you are running a cable from one room to another. Basically don't get over charged for for a HDMI cable you only running in short distances around you entertainment center.
I have been very happy with this remote. I have had one for over a year now, without any problems other than the charging/cradle problem a lot of people comment on, but I found a solution for that. The problem seems to be oxidation on the contacts. Whenever it doesn't start charging when I first set it in the cradle and it has to be fidgeted around to start, I rub both the contacts on the cradle and the remote with a piece of emory cloth and it takes care of the problem for a few more weeks. A little more effort than should be neccessary, but not that big a deal to me.
I bought this LCD because the price is right and the specs are good. I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Honestly, this looks better than the Samsung and the Viewsonic my sister has. Not a single dead pixel, and absolutely no distortions. Setup was easy, image is sharp, what else can you ask for? Awesome! I am so glad I got it, and saved $70 for other goodies. The speakers are as weak as I expected, but I use headphones so I don't care. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised.
It's not as good as the Windows tablet native recognition, that's clear to me. But it has multilanguage support right out of the box. It also increases the DigiMemo's value tremendously.Do note that it's not so precise figuring out my cursive handwriting but you should get better results if you write clearly. My handwriting is not as bad as a doctor's but I'm certainly no model of caligraphy.
Don't buy ANYTHING that uses Sony's crappy greedy proprietary ATRAC system! YOU WILL BE SORRY!!! I had a Sony MD that made you convert mp3's to ATRACS and I couldn't download mp3's off the net and listen to them no matter what I did! I download sermons from my church web site but thanks to Sony's greed they won't let me listen to them! This is going WAY too far! Just because Sony has such a large industry share of the music available, and they want to protect it, they will make buyers of their players jump through hoop after hoop to listen. I hope their greed comes back and bites them on the butt!!
The router did its job but it turned out too expensive with the excessive shipping charges I had to pay. The ad stated it was less than $10.00 for shipping and i had to pay over $22.00.I contacted seller but to no avail,not a customer oriented seller.
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.
i have returned product. was not what we needed. however, had it been what we needed, service, etc. were fine
I have been using Case Logic products for numerous years now. I purchased a Case Logic SD card case to hold my SD cards for my digital camera, I purchased a Case Logic nylon USB flash drive holder to protect a couple of my flash drives, and most recently I purchased a Case Logic 24 capacity heavy duty molded CD/DVD wallet and it is durable and works great. I am purchasing this one because my other CD/DVD wallet is full. This model of CD/DVD wallet is slightly cheaper than my last because this case is not molded, but it does not matter to me because they both do the same thing, keep my CDs and DVDs safe. The case works great and was as described with free shipping.
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 CD boombox is just the right size to go anywhere. Great for the beach or camping. The metallic green color looks good too. The buttons are large and easy to use. The only drawback is the tuner is not digital. Other than that I think this is a great value for a small boombox.
I've ordered this product using mail order and got it yesterday.I assembled it and tried it and found out that it doesn't support COLOR SCANNING!!!!!!All you can do is Grayscale and B&W; scanning.And this unit is quite slow and generates a LOT of noise. I was planning to use this in one of my bedrooms and it does "Self Check" frequently and that even adds more noise occasonally.The printout quality is not so bad though....I'll just use this product as a fax machine, copier and laser printer. But who would want to have a B&W; scanner in the 21 century???
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 P880 started resetting after 3-4 months. I thought it was battery needing recharging. When I finally realized it needed repair, it was out of warranty. No its almost unusable. I'll never buy Kodak again.Kodak Easyshare P880 8MP Digital Camera with 5.8x Wide Angle Optical Zoom
The case is great, it's of great quality, it holds the palm well,I just wish it had a place for a notepad.
[THEN] The Harmony 880 Remote Control is the only universal remote I ever want to use.[NOW] Over the course of a few years I was forced to scrap two (2!) model 880 remotes because they stopped charging. This model had well-known reliability issues, see the user forum at Logitech. Also see my other review, for the Harmony 890, which has held up fine so far.[THEN]Other reviews covered the pros and cons. In a nutshell: it's fantastic once you get through setup, but it does have a significant learning curve, and it can take some effort to get it working.I use mine to control my Sony A/V receiver, two (2) Tivo DVRs, CD, DVD, and other audio devices. My Tivo "peanut" remotes are sitting in a drawer somewhere.Now I need a 2nd Harmony 880 to use in another room to control my Roku SoundBridge M1000. (SoundBridge is a nifty player for Internet radio and PC music files.) I dropped the SoundBridge remote (a flimsy thing, poorly designed) and the case fell apart. The SoundBridge has no embedded controls, so I would have been SOL. Instead I programmed the Harmony to add the SoundBridge device and a "play music" activity. The whole process, setup and testing, took about 10 minutes.Thank you, Harmony 880 Remote Control.
This headset is very lightweight and comfortable. I use it for Skype calls and music and the sound quality on both sides of the call is excellent. It has a long cord so you can move around and a clip to adjust the length so you don't trip over it. The microphone has a volume / mute control on the cord for easy access and both it and the earpads adjust for individual fit. This headset lets you hear what's going on in the room at the same time you're having a crystal clear conversation so it's perfect if you're a multi-tasker like me. Plus it's a good deal $-wise.
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!
This pot rack arrived in perfect condition. The photo is pretty much what you get, but I think I would have liked to have seen how the top fitting looks too. The top chains (only around 50cms)come together in a metal plaque around 30 cms long. I have very high ceilings with beams and it's going to be quite complicated to have it installed ie I won't be able to use the top plaque and I'll need to get hold of more chain. Despite the minor problems, would still recommend it as it looks good in my rustic-style house.
This tripod is very stable and sturdy. It is easy to carry with the built on padded strap. I mounted my favorite Manfrotto head - the 501 because the stock head is more suited to still photography rather than video. It was cheaper than buying BMF legs. It is very easy to adjust and it has a very handy leveling bubble. It is somewhat heavy, but I prefer that.
This item was received in a timely fashion & it was a gift to my son. He says it is great.Janette Todd
The only thing that's as bad as this piece of crap is the actual Linksys router.I bought this because my router would not get signal to my bedroom, and it's only a single level house, 1800 sq ft. The booster is a bear to set up, and I could't get into the system to try to change my security password. I had to call Linksys, and was on hold for 30 minutes before I even got a tech on the line. She treated me like I was 4, and had no computer experience. Total call time: over 1 hour.After that, I could not sign my laptop onto the Internet. Without the booster, I could sign on but had a weak signal. With the booster I had a very strong signal, but could not sign onto the Internet.Again with a call to Linksys, this one lasted about 45 minutes. This tech was better than the last, but he couldn't fix it either. And, he admitted he was in Isreal!This is going back, and I'm buying a whole new system. Don't bother with this router. It's a piece of crap. Just like the whole Linksys company.
The case holds only the camera, but holds it well. I am surprised at how long the rechargeable batteries last. Held up over a week in Disney, Kennedy Space Center and Shuttle launch, and then some.
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 have used a couple of other peoples monopod for my heavier camears, but this one was far better because it has a level indicator and a handle for the directional movement of the camera the others didn't have also heavey construction but light weight.
I went looking for a small recorder as I wanted to start recording conversations with my family as they spoke about the past and their lives. I just turn it on and set it on the counter and it picks up the conversations very well. It has a lot of space for recording and I love the fact that it will download onto my MAC. I have also recorded phone conversations by putting the phone on speaker (since I don't have the gadget to connect to the phone) and it records it with good sound. I recommend this recorder highly.
I was a little bit nervous of what would come in the mail, I kept expecting a generic white box that said "Energiser", but it appears to be a real Energizer product (even if it's made by someone else). So far, behaves much like the Nikon battery that came with my D50.
I love this mouse. For its price, it's great. It's easy to clean, weighted perfectly, has good control, and being an optical mouse, has a high malfunction speed.I'm not sure how anyone could have trouble installing the drivers. It really doesn't take a computer nerd to install this properly. I had absolutely no problems installing the software and the software itself is very well organized and easy to use. Whatever. These people below having problems with the software probably shouldn't be using a mouse, hehe.Oh, back to the mouse. Yeah, it's nice. Fits my hand perfectly. The software has only bugged up on me once out of my 7 or so months of having this (the scroll wheel wouldn't scroll half the time I tried to move it), and it was easily fixed by a restart. My only concern is that you can't map a letter/number key onto the mouse through the mouse's software, which would rule for computer games. Oh well, it's still a great mouse.
Not that big of a deal but they don't come in a cool little box like this. They come in a crappy little 1 inch x 1 inch x 1 inch paper box. The cover slips themselves are fine.
I purchased the 5200 after plenty of research and comparison shopping. It is the big brother to the MFC-5100c which looks very much the same... but there are some big differences. The 5200 has the stand-alone digital media print capability (can read Compact Flash, Smart Media, Memory Stick) but also has more built-in memory and a print system that works almost twice the speed of the 5100. It was this speed that I was after, and so it was the speed that I will focus on here. Both models use the same ink cartridges, which separate the colors to save you money.The advertised print speed of around 20 pages per minute black and 16 color should not be considered realistic. All advertised print speeds are basically fabrications that use "draft" print setting and low complexity document types to get best possible results... not the world I live in. That being said, the 5200 really is fast in two departments -- It can copy faster than any all-in-one inkjet I've ever seen, and it spits out faxes like a machine gun. I timed the copy speed using the cover of a children's book as the source (lots of color and about letter-size) and hit my stopwatch the moment I hit "copy"... I used the "normal" setting. A very nice quality copy was produced in 28 seconds. This is a far cry from the 12-16 pages per minute color copy speed advertised, but you will have to take my word for it when I say this is fast for a multifunction machine. The reason for the speed is a very wide print head that can cover nearly 3/4 of an inch on each pass over the paper.As a comparison, the HP 6110 (nearly identical to the Brother in specifications and capabilities) took 56 seconds for the same copy job at the same settings. The HP print heads cover a much smaller path, requiring many more passes to get the job done.The 5200 seems to love fax and copy jobs more than anything else, because the manual and software focus on these jobs to the near exclusion of everyday computer printing. In fact, the software was not very impressive and included an image management package that I didn't want, but couldn't elect not to install.Now, on the the one problem that I encountered and don't want to live with -- Print speed for computer printing. I thought my old Lexmark z52 was slow printing in color, but the Brother was worse. Printing a 4x6 inch color picture (jpeg format) on plain paper in "normal" (one step above draft) print mode took about 4 minutes. After calling and e-mailing Brother support, I finally got a technician that said, "That's the way it is supposed to work... nothing's wrong." What is maddening about it is that it makes a sweep with the print heads, then stops for between 5 and 15 seconds waiting for data to stream in and get processed before sweeping across again. I know that the USB port is capable of sending large amounts of data very quickly, so it doesn't seem like there should be such a bottle-neck. Is it the speed of the printer's own processor? I don't know. I tried altering print spooling settings, I tried it on another computer, I tried using the parallel connection instead... all gave similar results. Printing a larger image at a somewhat higher print mode left me enought time to make a sandwich and catch a little t.v. I just expected faster printing.Comparing to the HP 6110, the same picture took only slightly less time (about 25% faster) but the print heads of the HP never stop moving back and forth waiting for data.A better printer driver might fix the speed issue, or maybe the machine I got was not performing properly... I can't say. Anyway, it is a really nice machine that is capable of some really nice output, but I wish the folks at Brother would spend as much time and energy on machine to computer interface as they have on stand-alone faxing and copying (which are very good).
Bought this as a back up battery for our family vacation to Disney World. I took a lots of pictures of my grandchildren. I traded back and forth between this battery and the orginal. They both worked well.
These speakers are so awesome and cheap, that I bought 2 pair for my patio. Not exactly good for big parties but, just enough for a BBQ or a get together in the backyard.
The battery arrived in a fairly good amount of time, but it didn't work for my camera. It would fit into the battery compartment, but it would not open the lens at all. I returned it with the form Buy Accessories sent. The tracking report shows it was delivered on July 9 at 1:07 PM, but I have not been credited on my credit card as of July 20th nor have they sent me a check.
The product was easy to install. The arm is easy to use (tilt and swing) and has not sagged after installation.
I have purchased about 10 of these in the last 15 years to use with my laptop computers for work and at home. I have given them to my grandsons and many other people I know. If you do a lot of work on a laptop you soon find out that the touchpad is not the best interface to move around a screen. You will wind up buying one of these.Overall the mouse is pretty good and it performs well but with one exception. On the bottom of the mouse is a pop out transmitter that plugs into your USB port to communicate with your computer. Under the transmitter is a very small button on the side that shuts off the power to the mouse when you store the transmitter into the mouse. Ninety percent of the time when you unplug the transmitter, the mouse will not come on because the button is stuck. You have to press it with a fingernail to release it and make it work. Sometimes you have to press it multiple times (10 to 15) before it will come on. It is just a little frustrating and I wonder how many people have thrown out good batteries thinking that they were dead. On the transmitter you will notice a little extension edge on the back of it that is there to press the little switch if the mouse doesn't come on. Don't plug in the USB transmitter adapter until the LED on the bottom of the mouse comes on. If you don't have any fingernails you may need the extension to get the mouse to activate.Both the mouse and the wireless transmitter have a small connect button on them that you may have to press to get the two devices talking to each other.Pros:* Small and easy to carry when traveling* Easy to use and fast response* Built in scroll wheel* Uses one AA battery and not two* Long battery life of up to 6 months* Optical motion detector and not a mouse ball that gets dirty and needs to be cleaned* Built in USB pluggable transmitter* Transmitter stores in the bottom of the mouse* When you store the transmitter the mouse shuts down and saves the battery.* Good price* Wireless is an advantage and a disadvantageCons:* Mouse does not always come on when you remove the transmitter from the body* It uses a battery and when it dies you have better hope you have one handy. Mine always seemed to go out while I was in Europe and I had to carry extra batteries in a zip lock bag to make sure I could use the mouse in presentations.* Wireless range is limited. I tried to use one in a tower computer and the mouse could not see the transmitter from 5 feet away. This seems to vary between different mice.Overall this is still a good mouse and a lot better than the touchpad on the keyboard. I would much rather use this mouse over the touchpad any day. I rate this product as a 4 star item and recommend it to you.
Produces supurb sound quality CD's from records and tapes--very easy to use! Attractive compact unit. Great for anyone who wants to reproduce records and tapes economically. Speedy delivery service. Highly recommend!!
Works as advertised. I bought this at the same time I bought my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5.
I just love it when a product that costs a fraction of what the stores are selling it for, works just as good as the store item. This is such a product. Inexpensive to buy but works just like the 'fancy' versions at your electronics store. Save your money and buy several. They'll pay for themselves in no time.
After a few months, started to flicker with this cable. Cleaned and used on other devices and same thing. Changed cable and works fine.Don't buy this cheap cable.
No.1 the doors hinges break not the fault of the user. No.2 the store Radio Shack would do nothing about it.No.3 It breaks all to together the CD would not play the disc player reads no disc.this is not wroth sending back trash is where it belongs.
I was one of those skeptics who just couldn't force myself to pay &quot;monster cable&quot; prices for a subwoofer cable. Well, the reviews [online] talked me into it after I couldn't figure out how to fix the constant &quot;humm&quot; from my subwoofer after turning my system off. As soon as I changed the cable and turned my system on I thought I had been transported to heaven. No more humm, noticeably better audio performance! Actually, I couldn't believe it after ho-humming &quot;Monster&quot; cable all these years and their inflated prices. Try 'em, you'll love 'em!
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.
Lightweight, stable and easy to operate. The ball head works well. I'm not sure how it would work with a heavy lens like a 2.8 tele zoom. I use a Nikon D-70 with a 70-300 4-5.6 lens without problems.
this thing i must say is awesome,i am very satisfied with my purchase,this thing carries all my portable tools an software and is very nicely built,rubber all around to absorb shock incase it falls from long distances,plus i mean it is corsair,never had issues with any of there hardware,plus i mean 16 gigs for 16$ is a sweet price,get this while you can these usually go for double what i paid,,jump on this one folks
It works great for printing. I would have given it 5 stars except that the fax and scan functions don't work with the Panasonic KXFLB811 I have attached to it from network PCs.
This is a very nice bag for my z712is camera.The camera fits nicely inside,has room for extra cards and batteries.Not to keen on the strap that could have been designed better,other than that it is a dandy little bag.
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!
These cables are well worth the price. They have longer than normal connectors, at the ends....so car audio installs might come with some problems, but home installs should be no problem. No complaints.
Just so everyone knows where I'm coming from, I'm not a professional. I simply wanted a tripod to hold my camcorder steady while taking videos, especially ones that I want to be in. I don't need anything fancy or any interesting features, and for me this tripod has been great. I've given it plenty of abuse and it hasn't so much as scratched. It compacts down to a fairly small size (which is good since I've been traveling a lot lately), and can still extend fairly high when needed. It expands and contracts with very minimal effort (I literally open the leg clamp and tap it to extend the leg), and when I put it in a given position, it stays put. For an amateur like me, this is really the perfect tripod.
I replaced the "piece of wire" antenna that came with my radio with this thing. The terk was WORSE, no matter how I aimed it or turned it.Calling this thing worthless is too generous. It had NEGATIVE worth in that it made my reception worse.
I read others reviews and i wasn't sure to buy it but i bought it anyway and I'm glad i did i had no problem with it
I've bought this wire before and this is a great deal for 10 gauge wire, which is normally extremely expensive! I used to be using the standard wire that came with the surround sound system; but I wanted to take advantage of my HDMI receiver so I upgraded to better quality wire, what a difference!! The sound quality is incredible!! Since the price and the quality of the wire are so amazing I bought more for my other stereos.
My girlfriend got me a 15gb 3G iPod last month... and I just returned the favor by getting her a Pink Mini for her birthday. While the extra storage of the "full sized" iPods is nice, there's something very elegant about the smallness and sturdiness of the mini.When comparing the iPod/iPod Mini to mp3 players of other brands, the first thing you notice is the elegance/ease of use of the interface. It just feels like it's been well thought out-- it feels like quality.Other mp3 players often have a feeling of not being finished--- you're constantly checking for firmware updates. A big pain.BTW, I ordered the mini on Aug 25th. I was bummed out because the estimated delivery date was Oct 15th! It turned out the item was shipped on Aug 26th and arrived on the 27th, a mere 2 day turnaround (not the 1 1/2 month+ wait I had been dreading). Amazon's great!
This lens kit is quite a nice accessory to the Kodak DC4800. It does, however, have some flaws.For instance, the telephoto lens is not the sharpest of lenses. The problem is that this camera is autofocus. Since you are merely putting a lens in front of the existing in-camera lens, you are allowing a siginificantly smaller amount of light into the camera. Therefore, the pictures tend to be a bit dimmer, and with out quite as sharp detail. This is apparent if you try to use it to make portrait shots.The wide-angle lens, has quite a bit of spherical distortion around the edges at close range. This is normal for most wide angle lenses, but it is particularly apparent with this one. At far ranges, focusing to infinity, the distortion is not noticeable, and the lens works quite nicely. It's great for landscape shots, but not an indoor shot from 20 feet trying to get in a whole room . . .The macro lenses are great, though. They focus sharply, you just have to determine the proper focal length for the lens.The other issue at work here is that when using these lenses you must use the LCD screen. There is no mask for the rangefinder. Therefore, to get an accurate idea of what is in your picture you have to waste significant battery power.Other than these issues, the kit is very nice. On a whole, I would say it is a worthwhile purchase, but the telephoto is a bit disappointing . . .
I am extremely happy with this product. The best value money can get...
I just bought these and installed them in less than 15 minutes. Actually the clear paper they wrapped around the wires took 40 forevers to get off. That was the hardest part of the whole deal. The speakers sound fabulous and only one cable was too short for my set up, hopefully, Radio Shack can help. We tested it using various movie trailers and were amazed at the vibration of the floor under our feet! The bass is awesome. That being said, my ears probably don't know the diff between full range or mid range. They just sound amazing to me and my 2 teenagers agreed. Would love to have more to hook up in our living room for the TV.
The only difference between this cable and one that costs ten times as much will be the impact on your wallet. It certainly won't affect image quality or durability. This is a thick, quality cable which transmits HD picture flawlessly. Nearly anything sold in a brick and mortar store would be a ripoff in comparison.
I can always trust Belkin - I have arthritis and the ease of using this cable is worth it for me, the ease of: twist on - twist off. Exceptional video quality.
I'm not one to pile on but I bought one of these beauties, along with the boom box set up, back in like 1996. It was "hit or miss" right out of the box, with signal drop off, intermittent power..very annoying. Although it is still working, I can no longer change the channel, nor is their a display which can be seen..I believe the problem me and everybody else had was a bad connection between the home docking plug and the radio itself. Over time, I employed, tie wraps, rubber bands, strips of cardboard...all in an effort to somehow coax the contacts to mate correctly and get me a signal..these measures worked for awhile until the radio connections degraded further to the point where I dared not touch the radio, left it on 24/7 because any movement of the radio caused it to disconnect and would then require at least 1/2 hour of fiddling with it, trying various positions, twisting and torqueing wires, standing on the unit, you name it. After awhile, when I couldn't get it to work, I placed it under the rear tire of my Chevy 1500 PU truck and..yep..rolled over it! Picked it up, put it in a portable vise/clamp, flipped it upside down and...it worked! I have employed the truck manuever about 4 times now and although it revives the radio..it is a mere shell of it's former self and only plays Howard Stern...which is cool cause that is all we use it for anyway. I guess the problem is bad solder joints on the printed circuit board in addition to bad connections for the antennae and power cord and when you put a couple of tons of pressure on it..things move back to center...at least for awhile! Next time, the radio will face the 1911 45 ACP!
Wow, I just replaced my Sony NC600 that I paid $250 just 3 years ago with this model (NC665P)that I paid $159 yesterday. What a freakin difference! It's better in every way. I hooked it to my 60&quot; NON-digital ready Mitsubishi rear-projection TV so I was unable to utilize it's progressive scan feature. But even using this player with my iterlaced TV made a MAJOR difference. I instantly noticed the sharper, warmer, more saturated picture. Text was sharper and motion was less jittery and blocky. Then I played some CD's and was WOWed. The high end of the music was far more detailed and airy. Vocals were stunning. It sounded &quot;faster&quot; and far more dynamic than the NC600 that it replaced. I could also exchange discs while one disc was still playing. Then I discovered after removing and then reinstalling DVD's in the carousel that the player remember exactly where I left off and began playing it. Apparently the leave off point is stored in memory. Then there are also various setup menu options to improve the picture quality, detail, blackness, color, and a custom mode. I used the digital coax out jack to my Denon receiver for audio, and used top-of-the-line M1000v Monster Cable for component video out cables ($300). I never knew $159 bucks could buy so much and be such an improvement over the technology that was just a few years old. Bravo Sony!
The Canon Sure Shot family has always been a great product line however this camera is a piece of junk. I have a difficult time even shooting a simple photograph. Everytime you take a picture, the shudder button jams and does not move. I highly recommend to anyone, don't waste your money.
We got it while on honeymoon in Hawaii, and it was wirth every penny. It workd well and gives you the freedom to take your digitaal camara to places you otherwise wouldn't.
Keeps your touchscreen from getting fingerprints all over it, also is good to use when you don't want to take your gloves off just to answer/use your phone. I liked it better than the stylus because you don't have to keep up with it, just stick it in the headphone jack and it will be there next time you need it. FYI: the little black bands do not come off easily but could come off and get lost if you have it in your pocket and try to pull it out since they are like little rubber bands, but they are pretty securely on there.
this camera is great, like the other people said it can make movies and is very "fashionable" in a camera kind of way. so like everything else i think is teh best, this camera deserves everyone one of its five stars
i really like this capacitor gives it that extra bass and stops dimming but my amp still goes in safe mode if i turn it up to loud. but that could because im only pushing 600 watts maybe i need to get a bigger amp. but thanks power acoustik i love this capacitor
We have 2 of these as our backbone for our 70 machine office. They are a bit noisy, but their performance is perfect.Main points:-Does not need to be a "managed" switch.-Easy plug and go.-Light enough to put into a U1 rack spot with just the from brackets.-Uses standard UNC power cable.-Fans make a little noise. Good enough to hide in a room, but not in an open space next to office workers.
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.
bought this cable coz i need it to put my HT together and i dont wanna pay again for the much much more expensive monster cables. i ordered two and it arrived nicely package and i was surprised by the build quality! You wont know it was that cheap! performance wise it did well! worked like it should! same as my monster cable. same picture quality only difference is price.FYIif you order youll receive the one w/o the filter like mine. hopefully someone would take out the picture w/ the filter coz buyer might think they will receive a cable w/ one. =)
This is the perfect travel adapter. It converts any style of plug into any other style of plug. Yes the ground pin on a US style plug is a little snug, but it works fine.
This is the second of this model mouse that I have bought. I use it for my laptop and desktop. I use Photoshop and this works just fine for the accuracy I need. Fits the hand perfect.
Awesome buy---fast delivery, and great item. No difference from expensive ones,(sound and visionwise) I'll buy from this seller again. Thanks alot!
The product is excellent: it does not bend and twist easily like some other cords. It's easy to plug in. I had no problems using it.
I always have a hard time finding earphone that work for me. I wear glasses so I can only use ear buds; but I seem to have smaller ears so it's hard to find comfortable buds that are good quality. I was not too sure I would like this set of ear phones, it seemed to be an odd design. I was concerned they would not fit my small ears, thankfully they come with different size fittings so they are very customizable. It took a bit of fiddling - I tried all the fittings for a full workout, and eventually found a setup that works perfectly for me.They work well when I listen to loud music while working out, and equally well when I listen to books while cleaning the house. A perfect set of earbuds for me.
I bought this camera for my mom as a replacement, since I broke her. However, I didn't notice that it was a undergrade from her (Kodak C713). So, I got her fix and I kept the camera for myself since there is not big difference. I enjoy it, I now I have one of my own and I like the color. Thank You.
I recently bought a used pair of these. The cabinets are attractive and the sound is quite good. They sound more like an 8" speaker as opposed to a 6.5". The bass is tight, great for rock. These are an excellent value!
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.
Really good router for the price paid. I was looking into a lot more expensive options until my brother in law suggested me to buy this one, he has had it for more than a year and hasn't had any problems. No regrets.
Works fine for my basic use.I have a home PC plugged in directly to the port and another laptop that uses the wireless.Setup was easy (I did not use the D-Link install CD) and my laptop found it on the first try.So, it is well priced and no problems for my basic set up.(I previously was using a D-Link "b" rated wireless router from 2003 and that power supply died last month.)
This is a pretty easy purchase. Microsoft will charge you $50 for 4,000 "points". They are generally cheaper here, and you don't have to give your CC to Microsoft. And delivery is instant! What's not to like?
The Extreme III 8GB CF card by SanDisk works great as expected. I have used it with my Canon 350D, 400D, and with my Canon 40D with absolutely no problems. My Canon 40D's maximum burst rate is approximately 6.5 - 7 frames per second and the Extreme III has had no problems keeping up. I recommend this item for the quality and great price at Amazon.Com.
Never had a problem with this printer. It prints perfectly. Always pulls one clean sheet at a time. Never jams. It takes Hp 21 Black and 22 Color.
This lens really surprised me.. with only having 3 or 4 elements this thing focuses very quickly. the sharpness this lens produces is phenomenal. i got it for Christmas and used it for the first time in Chicago.. to say the least i left it on the whole 3 days.. never want to take it off. its really worth every cent.
Even though I have Comcast and the dredded box My TiVo is wonderful. I recomend it to everybody. I have 2 and can transfer shows from unit to unit.
When I first pulled this out of the bag I thought it was going to chase me around the room and then bite me! I was so scared! JK, its a 5x1 I bought for my LSI RAID card. It works, and is certainly nothing special. One thing I'd like to see in the SATA cable industry, is specified support for SATA3, so assuming its ok wont get you a crappy cable. All new sata cables should specify if they have been tested for SATA3 throughput and do their job well - this would make shopping online a lot quicker. This cable does support it - it works.
This is my first digital camera. I bought it becasue of the name, and was attracted by the big 3" LCD screen which I hoped would be easier for older users' eyes. I first used it in my brother's retirement party. All 300 pictures came out with red line across them. My brother and I are bothdisappointed. I thought maybe something wrong with my photo software, ormy be set up the features wrong, because later some pictures turned outto be OK. Now a year after my warranty expires, not only the lines are showing on all my pictures, but all came with red color backgroud.My friend had problem with his Sony lense (different model). He feltlucky because he bought 2 years' extended warrenty, so it can be fixed with no charge. To me, I don't believe a good name should have such a defective item.I had a BAD experience, I will never buy Sony camera.Also, I bought 2 Panasonic HD flat screen TV, (one put in my living room,the other in bedroom), the picture is much better than Sony.I my opion, Sony is not top of the line any more.
Where else can you get a battery and a charger for this much (let alone an accessory case and a camera case!). The cases are sturdy and the charger hasn't failed me yet. I liked the first one so much I bought a second kit!
I bought this last summer to accompany my then-new laptop, not expecting much for the cheap price, and in fact anticipating (judging from an older review or two) that it would break down fairly soon.Nothing of the sort. This mouse has taken a lot of falls and beatings and works as well as if it came out of the box.It's rather small, especially if comparing it to my desktop MS IntelliMouse, but you can tell that from some of the user shots above. Those who are used to the big, 5-button mice, don't let this make you hesitant of buying a small 3-button one--your hand adapts very fast (indeed, the IntelliMouse starts to seem too heavy), and the absence of buttons can be made up for with mouse gestures (available, at least, in Opera). In return, you get a very portable and inexpensive mouse.The one thing that could be better about it, and why I give it four stars, is that it the cord well at the base isn't very deep at all, and there's no locking mechanism for it (only for the actual USB plug, for when you disconnect the mouse). The cord will constantly unravel around it, and will cause annoyance when you move your mouse around. In other words, you will usually have to opt for having the cable extended the whole way and lying somewhere off to the side, rather than retracted into the base.A great product beyond that, though.
I bought two cables same size... and my Home Theather has just one input, then... this splitter solve my problem, i have one port empty, and with my TV works fine as expected 100% recommended.
I did a lot of shopping before I made a decision on which stand would best fit my needs. I am so glad I went with the Arkon stand. It is more compact than any other stand I have seen, is one of the most affordable on the market, is durable and well-made, and has a high range of adjustments. I simply couldn't find another with all of this in one, inexpensive package.I use the CaseCrown Glider case and the grip of the case along with the grippy pads on the stand make certain my iPad isn't going anywhere. I could not make this thing slip without fear that the force was going to make the grip pads on the legs tear off! That's about as non-slip as it gets! The grippy pad that rests against the back of the iPad keeps it perfectly steady while typing (like right now!). I even use it comfortably in the car, even with just a coat across my lap to rest it on. I use it on the arm of the couch and while it requires one hand resting on the side to ensure it doesn't slip, it takes all the weight out of my hands and is much more comfortable to use for long periods of time.There are some people questioning whether or not the "teeth" on the wheel will wear down over time, but I put the stand to the 6-year-old test and after much cranking and twisting, the stand shows no sign of wear at all. I'm sure it can stand the test of time if it could withstand the abuse my son dealt it! My only complaint, is that if something hits the iPad from the side, it's going to fall over, but that is true with any stand out there. Even the ones that are built into the case.
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.
This is the first review I have ever submitted for a product or vendor because I am so disappointed with my transaction here on Amazon all due to the response from Boxwave.This is a flawed product that should not be sold. The dimensions of the connector are too large to fit properly into the lightning port of the iPhone 5. It will fit into the port only by using excessive force. Repeated use of this cable will damage the iPhone port and cause the connection to loosen when used with the factory supplied cable. If you inspect the end of the connector and compare it with the Apple supplied cable, it is visually apparent that its size is too large. This cable should be re-engineered with the correct dimensions.I was also unhappy with the return process and for not receiving a full refund after purchasing such a defective product. So I cannot recommend this supplier or cable to anyone that cares to keep their iphone/ipad from being damaged.
arrived on time and worked great for our trip. purchased two batteries so i always had one on hand that was fully charged.
i bought this HDMI cable with a media player and it works very well i was surprised for the price i paid for it it works just as a more expensive ones out there i recommend to buy it if your looking for one
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.
With all the good reviews and a great price compared to OEM, I really wanted this product to work for me. Unfortunately, new batteries just wouldn't work after only about 10 shots or so. It was even worse if I used the AA battery adapter. Coundn't get off more than one or two shots. Glad to hear that it's worked for other folks, butI can't give it a better rating.To the credit of the supplier, I was able to return it for a full refund without any problems.
Great. Im currently using this to hook up my ps3 to computer speakers and the sound is solid. Can't go wrong with this.
I like the product, I use the product all the time is a very usefull gadget. I recommend the cable.
The title tells it all. I priced this toner cartridge at various places, including a well-known big-box store that requires a membership. The Amazon price was significantly lower than everyone else.
This doesn't sound near as good as my Klipsch, but it is for my daughter and it is really not bad. It is fairly compact and feels pretty solid. I would buy it again.
I bought this modem so that I could be alerted when I got a phone call. The software doesn't stay on my computer for more than a few minutes, then it disappears. I am not very adept at installing software so it could be something I am doing or not doing. Modem works fine in every other respect. In fact it is on my puter now!
I used this camera once and it took relatively good pictures. However, on my next trip, the camera's internal memory stopped working (this is a problem that other people I know have had with the camera). Worse than the camera's malfunction, however, was the company's refusal to service the camera under warranty. Moreover, when I sent the camera back, they refused to write a letter justifying the lack of service. I would not buy a piece of Canon equipment. Save some money and buy an Olympus Stylus, which has served me quite well.
For $15 these sound better than the $190 Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones I tried and returned, they had a little better sound but were awful to try to fit and stay in your ears, even using their video showing how best to wear them and no matter what size or type of rubber or form they provided they were never stable and the cord easily unplugged from the actual ear piece, not good. For $190 NO THANKS.These SONY's are great as is and using the bass boost on my ipod touch they sound great for my style of music which is wide ranging actually. I don't need over thumping bass for my own taste. Depends on the style of music but these for the price are exceptional and they fit and stay in my ears without pushing and twisting them to stay there. The only negative is the shorter then normal cord.Try a few types and return what you don't like everyone's hearing seems to eb very different.
Short and sweet...Bought 3 sets...hooked up my new 47 in LCD Vizio from the cable box to the TV using the HDMI cables purchased last week. They work perfectly. Whew! kinda worried about the price and all but heavy duty seemingly well made and they work. Couldn't ask for more.
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!
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.
THIS ITEM CAME WITH NO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. MY CARPENTER INSTALLED IT THE BEST HE COULD AS THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN MY DOOR. THE IMAGE WAS CLOUDY, AND REVERSED (RIGHT TO LEFT). THE CARPENTER CHANGED THE LENS AND INSERTS, AND NOTHING CHANGED. THIS IS THE FIRST ITEM I ORDERED FROM AMAZON THAT HAD NO INSTRUCTIONS.
easy to set up, works great, no glitches - my cable company is now charging a monthly fee for modem, so needed to get this, in long run will save money.
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.
This card is exactly what I was looking for and also a great price.
This card worked fine for a while, a couple of months, in my Minolta Dimage 7. Then, for no apparent reason, it would hold only a few more images than a SanDisk 64 MB card I have.
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.
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.
This camera is spectacular. I can't believe some of the things I'm reading. Some of you people are blaming the camera for your clumsy ways! Why would you buy a reasonably expensive camera like this and toss it in your purse or pocket? I've had this camera for months, I keep it in a case that keeps it protected, and I even bought film to protect the screen from scratches. The picture quality is remarkable. Especially the new "My Colors" feature. Amazing.I'll be the first to admit that I'm a college student and I've carried it with me to the pub a few times. This camera can be handled (even if I've had one or two...). This camera is excellent. With any camera you should always put the wrist band around your wrist in case it slips.Don't be pushed away by the people who give this camera bad comments. They are clumsy and blame the camera for their roughness and mistakes. This camera is perfect for anyone even a beginner and you should take care of it just like any camera and should never toss one around like it's a toy.Cheers!
This item was a great buy! If you're looking at buying the Pinnnacle TV tuner for Mac, make a better investment and buy the Elgato EyeTV. Pinnacle tuner comes with EyeTV Lite, the Elgato tuner comes with EyeTV hybrid. The USB extention cable is great if you want to tuck away the tuner stick or just don't want it sticking out the back of your desktop. The software has a cable or satellite sytle program guide that makes finding your favorite show on any channel simple and only one click away. Recording a show or a series is also be done with a click or two. Another cool feature, you can use the mini remote that comes with your iMac. The Elgato EyeTV tuner is an over all great product and very user friendly.
There isn't much to say here. The case holds dvds and cds. As I expect from case logic this case is well constructed and I believe it will last. NOTE: there is no carry handle as pictured in the product advertisement. So if you just have to have a carry handle, this is not the case for you. Otherwise, I say go for it!
Okay, so that may be a SLIGHT exaggeration, but only slight. There are several other reviews that explain what this remote is and does, so I'll bypass that and just say that it does what it does very well. This remote clearly has exponentially more computing power than the Apollo space craft had.I have some very old componenets - Yamaha casette deck, 5-Disc changer, etc. - and it handles all these very well. It also controls my portable Sirius Satellite Radio (Stiletto 2). When I get home I'm going to see if it can control my window air conditioner unit, too!The bottom line is, this remote just makes sense. Why push 7 buttons to watch a DVD when you only need to press 1? I'm getting one of these for my parents when I go home to visit next month... I really think this is just a phenomenal device!
Purchased to replace the phone modem on my mother's Dell after lightning struck her home and burned the previous modem. This one works just fine for her. Everything is like plugging an outlet into the wall. Very easy.
Very good product for the price. Very clear and takes good pictures. Would buy another one and recommend to friends.
If you want an outstanding sounding system for a very good price then look no further. The Logitech 5.1 systems is simply amazing for the low price. The little subwoofer puts out a lot of quality bass, hitting the high and low bass frequencies with ease. The surround speakers respond accurately and crisply to everything from gunfire in a video game to explosions in a movie to an enveloping sound when playing music. I simply cannot see paying hundreds of dollars for any other system that likely does not beat the sound of these Logitech.
Got it for my son. Right out of the box the focusing knob would not work. Completely useless and poorly made. Save you money.
Eeeee... Kindda-ok. But naaa... shouldn't recommend them.Ever wanted to look cool but be hurting and pretend like your just feeling suave?Well these earphones do exactly that. You'll look cool but your ears will hurt like if you'd be wearing new shinny shoes 2 sizes smaller than your feet.Could they have not put a little cushion to these very heavy earphones?I mean, so you don't have to feel like "metal tubes" are sticking and hanging out of your ears.Although the sound is ok; I don't think the engineers had any "comfort factor" considered in the equation. The ear pieces are very hard and heavy (dudes it's just hard metal all around.) That black ring you see in the picture is super hard rubber heck it could almost be ceramic for all I care, and your ears don't appreciate the intruding material in your outer ear canal.I just wouldn't recommend them... Wait! You can put duct tape around the black ring for a little extra comfort! AND it would look even cooler!
The Sony DAVS-300 is great if you plan on using it mainly for playback on DVD's. But don't plan on playing those CD-R's you've burned.......they won't playback on this system. So if CD-R's won't play back I'm assuming CD-RW's are outta the question. I have to use my old AIWA boombox to listen to CD-R discs. Funny how I have a Sony CD-R/CD-RW, use Sony blank CD's, then can't get them to play on Sony equipment.
I was worry about new arm band which never have before but,it is great stuff. it's easy to push button with case on and most i like about this ,it's work great when i'm run .(don't have to worry about slip down) Made from soft, flexible neoprene material , it work's even better then hard some hard case. thumb's up!
I am dissapointed in Sony! Usually you can't go wrong. However,the drive just doesn't do what it claims. It will not write fasterthan 8x when burning files and 4x when going from CD toCD. Bufferunderruns are the norm and not the exception. When it didrun it was real noisy. I tried callingSony.................................................I waited longerthan this, and they hung up on me after 35 minutes waiting to talkwith them. This happened three times. That was enough. You have tostand behind your product...
I hooked these up last night, and was BLOWN away by how good they sounded. I have a 'high end' brand in the home theater and they are not up to that, but for the computer they are amazing. Even my 8 year old was blown away by her first song played on them "Dad it's like being at the concert!". For the $29 they currently are running with the rebate, you should get them. Particularly if you are still using speakers that came with the computer. If you listen to stuff on the computer at all, you won't be sorry.
The lamps are just fine. They look nice and work great. I want two more for my other room.
The LCD1700V monitor has rich colors and a bright screen. It is an excellent buy...The only problem I'm now facing is that I'm running Windows with a 2 monitor setup. In comparison, my professional Viewsonic CRT monitor looks pale and I see myself often turning it off and working only with the NEC LCD monitor. I guess sooner or later I'll have to buy another LCD monitor :)
I'll agree with most here about the high quality sound and durability of this player, and the cheap media. A couple of other points, though. Works flawlessly with Macs, and with iTunes. Also, there is some delay (more than with Compactflash) when fast-forwarding/rewinding through songs; it is, after all, a hard disk. Finally, could with for more equalization settings (currently Pop, Rock, Disco...) Had it for 3 months, and 1 crash (easy paper clip reset). Belt clip case is wonderful.
I recently oversaw the purchase and installation of Cisco CallManager and Cisco IP telephones. This was my company's first venture into IPT and we did so with both guns blazing, so to speak. Our standard setup is the Cisco IP Phone 7940 series. This phone has proven itself to be rock-solid, stable and powerful. We have experienced 100% uptime with our VoIP telephones and response from users has been terrific. The 7940 has the perfect feature set for cost and provides the best access to phone features of any phone on the market. Setup is easy and with support for PoE, only one cord is required to place 7940s on desks (with the optional PoE switch from Cisco).If your company is making a move into IPT, I recommend Cisco and its products. They are expensive but if up-time is the mission, Cisco must be considered.
There's nothing u need that isn't in this computer tool kit...it's great
Truthfully..didn't know this existed until I heard it mentioned in a demo. It was better than I expected with a quick release and thumb screw positioning. More hyper-accurate than I thought it would be. Dual locking screws (large and small). We use it for videography so the adjustment isn't smooth enough to do live but its so much faster to get to the sweet focus spot in the setup. A must for anyone doing macro-photography or in my case videography.
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! :)
This is a great value for a great card I purchased an 8 gig card (No Name Brand) from eBay two months ago and after downloading my images onto my PC the card was unreadable. I have downloaded several hundred pictures to my hard drive and eve stored documents and video on this card and it continues to perform with out a glitch.
I absolutely love this camera....easy to take everywhere (with back-up batteries)! Easy to use...FUN to use! I HATE the software! I am not computer-illiterate, but I can't figure this software out!! Just going to use Snapfish!
I bought this for my Toshiba gaming laptop. This is the only bag after a lot of searching that will fit that particular laptop. The bag holds it fine, but I am now having to reinforce the stitching on the bag. The seams are starting to separate after just four months of using it three days a week.I had a XL Swiss Army bag for my last laptop, but it would not hold this particular unit. If they start making a Swiss Army bag that can hold the new gaming laptops, I will buy it and retire this bag. Right now, if you have a gaming machine, this particular bag is the only choice out there. Just be aware that the seams around the top will more than likely start coming apart.
I use this item for my iphone, plays through car speakers and works very well. Others have commented on problems with the autoreverse but I've not had a single issue. I use this item for a 20-40 min daily commute for the past 6 months. I'm very satisfied, especially for the price.Unexpected bonus, this item came with an outstanding car charger with adapters for multiple charging needs. The plug that goes into the 12V receptacle seats firmly and doesn't pop out like others I've had. Very, very satisfied!
These just came today. I read the reviews before I bought them and a pair of JVC marshmallows. These are the most uncomfortable ear buds I've ever tried and I've used various earbuds over the years. I can't comment on the sound quality since I had to take them off after 5 minutes of listening.I'm now wearing the JVC's and they are far more comfortable.
Nice product, looking-forward to 8GB from SanDisk. I like the retractable connector, but it is tight-fitting for older USB ports; don't know why. The included software seems like a good idea, and can be deleted. The company needs to do a better job explaining how, because it seems there are some possible problems you could cause yourself. I bought one each of these for the research team, and it makes backup much easier to know they have most of their user files locally stored. I'm traveling between multiple offices and using multiple platforms, and now I just keep everything on the stick and do a tar cvf archive.tar whenever I'm on the main office machine. Nice look, nice feel, very nice!
I picked this TV when I was shopping at Target because, in comparison with similar sized TVs in its price range, the picture was clearest and brightest. However, when we first got the TV, we found that our DVDs would skip at random intervals. I tried to overlook that and just continue using the TV, but last night, we were watching a DVD and the picture froze. I ejected the DVD and tried re-inserting the DVD, and it wouldn't work. I even tried inserting other DVDs and NONE of them are working on this TV. The built-in DVD is SHODDY! I'm returning this TV to Target. The picture is nice, but the built-in DVD feature is worthless if the DVD goes out. Caveat emptor!
Poor install documentation. I installed under Windows XP, once auto-run fired up, CD would copy some files and just quit. Needed to turn off all firewalls etc,this was not documented. Description of install process and LEDs were miss-matched. They obviously used an out dated manual for an upgraded product. After retrieving the correct downloaded driver ( 3 different choices depending on what serial Ser. no.) I thought I had it made once the software recognized the printers. BTW I had to manually configure each port (nothing easy here!) Despite all my efforts no test page would even start!Technical support was an exercise in frustration. It took much longer than it should have to determine that the device was defective, and would not even support some of the printers I was hoping to connect. Language issues were present! I found myself both repeating my answers and asking the Tech to repeat themselves constantly.It might be a great product, but let the buyer beware! It was not a cost effective solution for me. Too many details and loose ends by Hawking Technologies in documentation and support lead me to believe this company is not quite ready for "prime-time!"
I was happily surprised by the features of this player. The volume is more than I expected, and adjustable bass boost is nice. A more robust player at this price you will not find. What I really like, which nobody else seems to mention, is the Napster compatability. After updating all of your software and firmware (links for how to do this can be found in windows media player or somewhere in the iRiver website, make sure to follow every step to the letter) you can take music you buy online and copy them right to the iRiver using Windows Media Player letting them play, DRM and all. If I had known this before I would have been much less hesitant to buy, since I have a fair number of tracks sitting idle inside of napster just waiting to find a player. Downsides: when you hold it in your hand it feels... unsubstantial. I fear it may be a tad fragile, but I don't think this will end in tragedy for those users who take care not to leave it on floors on on high edges, etc. From what I read there are few flash-based players without similar problems so if you want better durability you would be advised to pay more for something made to last. And yes, the battery door makes me a bit edgy. Overall this looks like the best player in this price-range, with features to match even more expensive players. For what it is and costs, this is near-flawless.
The device is at a great price and works very good. The only thing is that it doesn't work in one of my cars, which is a chevy express. It works on every other car but not the express which is my work van. Other then that the sound is great, and I don't have any fuzzy spots. I live in New York and thought that it would be a problem. All I did was find a dead station and it works Great!!!! I use it for my Microsft Zune and would recommend it to everyone.
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.
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 use it to output the sound from my optical a/v selector (Impact Acoustics A/v Selector) to my surround sound receiver and also to my surround sound headphones simultaneously.It streams the sound to both outputs without any noticeable loss of quality. Highly Recommended.
First up, let me say that the Netgear products I own (including these new switches) have been flawless so far and that I am an Amazon Prime customer and am normally very happy w/ Amazon but the situation with these rebates has me upset. NetGear has rebates on all kinds of gear right now (switches, routers, access points, etc.) and Amazon happily reports the "price after rebate" on their product sales page. What they don't tell you is that Netgear will only let you redeem two rebates, regardless of how much of their gear you bought or what kind. I'm not trying to scam anyone, I just want to get my items at the price that was advertised. $10 off an item that's only $40 to start with is a significant discount and was the deciding factor on purchasing this particular brand of equipment. Seems like a strange way to build brand loyalty... The price goes up as you purchase a third or fourth unit. Never again Netgear and Amazon, you could be a little more upfront too, maybe say (limit two) next to the rebate price.
This radio has everything I need, plays usb, great FM receiver and plays cd and mp3 cds. Looks great and the remote is slim and looks as great as the radio, best buy on small radio for a room or small party.
I admit I was attracted to the Scepter x7g-Komodo LCD Monitor by its bargain price. I also admit I was a little concerned by one of the other user reviews that mentioned problems. I ordered the monitor anyway-- and I couldn't be more pleased. First, Amazon operated with its usual efficiency. The vendor--Tiger Direct-- was also outstanding. The Monitor arrived two days after it was ordered. The monitor was well packed and even survived what appeared to be a UPS "oops" incident. The instructions were clear with a very nicely illustrated manual. The monitor--as mentioned in other reviews- has speakers included. They are just okay. I am using my Polk Audio speakers instead. The display is beautiful. It was plug and play--no adjustments were needed. The images are sharp. Colors are awesome. If you want an LCD monitor and want to save some money-- this is an outstanding choice.
I swear by these cans. Where you find Sennheisers kind of shouts at you, these are gentle to your hearing. I put these on at work all day and they isolate noise very well. So well in fact, my co-workers have to throw things at me to get my attention. An amp is recommended, but not necessary.
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.
I love my laptop but after about a year, my cd/dvd drive is starting not to work properly. When I play movies on it, it flickers so much it makes you not wanna watch it. But its great for playing wheel of fortune.
In my case, this product would barely deserve 1 star, I just did not down rate it too much because I suspect it might have just been incompatible with my printer.I tried it on my Xerox Phaser 6130 (an, otherwise, superb printer).The paper is advertised as general use for laser printers but it definitely does not work with this line of Xerox printers.I run only two prints and in both occasions the toner detached from the paper, I got concerned that the printer might have been damaged. After running several blank sheets of plain paper all the leftover toner cleared from the paper path and the printer seems to be working fine.My recommendation, before you buy contact HP or your printer manufacturer or both and inquire about compatibility, that is the safest way to go.
I'm happy with this product. It charges my iPod quickly and the cord that came with it was a lifesaver since I was given my iPod without the factory accessories. Just the cord was more than half the price of the charger and I'm glad that I went this route. I wouldn't use a knockoff. At the cost of replacement for an iPod it's worth a few bucks to keep from hurting something.
Bought this to replace a 5 year-old Logitech wheel mouse. While the arch on the mouse could be a little higher, or the mouse itself a little bigger for hand comfort (I am a woman with average sized hands), generally this is a good mouse for a good price. Make sure to install the Logitech software as that will let you regulate the pointer speed which can be an issue with some optical mice. The software will also allow you to configure the mouse for left-handed use.
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.
Works great on main desktop PC. After trying to install on additional desktop running Vista Home Premium 64 Bit received an immediate error that the print server does not support Vista 64 Bit. I called Linksys Tech support and answer was "We are aware of problem, but have no solution". I will return the print server and look elsewhere.....
after borrowing friends ipods numerous times i figured that it was time to get a jukebox for myself. i looked into virtually ever player out there and finally decided upon the h340. i bought it and instantly started loading music onto it. very quickly i discovered that the "DB scan" that organizes the music for you is a pain in the neck. so i spent the time and organized the files how i wanted them. now the navigation is much easier than any of the other player i've used. i think that the best feature is that i don't need software to down/upload music. the H340 shows up as an external hard drive. uber easy. as far as sound quality goes, its only as high as the bit rate of the track you are playing. some of the music that i've downloaded sounds like crap and the music i've ripped (@ 192kbps) sounds great. i'd recommend iriver to just about anyone who is computer savy. i still think the ipod would be better for those who don't know/care very much about their gadgetry and computers.
Doble funcionalidad, sirve tanto de puntero para el PDA como para escribir en papel. La &uacute;nica desventaja es que al usarlo como bol&iacute;grafo, la tapa puede quedar floja y ser&aacute; dif&iacute;cil sacarlo del PDA, de resto es un buen producto.
Quality appearance of unit is excellent. However, Plextor RMA product support is severly lacking.I own the PX-708A, among three other Plextor drives. The unit failed in less than one year. One year is the warranty period. Plextor RMA department has refused to service the unit under warranty. In addition, they state that they no longer repair their products. Their suggestion was for me to go out and buy another newer drive. Bad, bad advertisement!!The one-star represents product support.
I bought this machine for my father who doesn't speak due to a stroke. This is his only means of communicating with people other than face to face. This machine is a bit more complicated than his previous machine. However, it is an attractive machine, very easy to read and has an excellent keyboard. The customer service is EXCELLENT. The customer service for his previous, similar email machine was horrendous. The service was undependable, it was difficult to communicate with their customer service representatives and we were actually lied to on several occasions. The Landel customer service personnel are pleasant, knowledgeable, dependable and educated in their product. The mailbug is worth every bit of the slightly higher learning curve it requires.
I had a USB wireless adapter that got 50-60% signal strength. This this adapter, I get around 90%. I've absolutely no problems with this card and have been impressed by it's performance.
I bought this to go with my cable modem. I did have some problems installing it but finally got it to work by rebooting a couple of times. After that it worked without problems.
I have been useing the XTi for about three weeks and i love it. It is easy to use and well worth the price.
Worked great in Australia, im fron the US and needed this for travel. used it with a splitter, and i lioved it
I needed a longer set of RCA cables for my DJ set up, and I have a variety of cables already, from Monster to generic. I ordered these because of the price and the quality noted in the description and image.They perform and sound great - as good as higher-priced luxury brands such as Monster or my cables with Tributary connectors. No interference or noise - clean all the way through.These are pretty heavy duty too, which is great if you're on the road a lot and punishing your equipment, these should last quite awhile.
To enjoy &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; one must not only suspend disbelief, one must abandon it entirely. This thin tale, bloated to epic proportions, is an exhausting mess of a book. The only reason I finished it was because I was reluctant to hurt the feelings of the friend who loaned it to me and recommended it with great enthusiasm. Ms. Tartt leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination, excruciatingly detailing everything possible, from facial expressions, to clothing, to settings, to what the character did - or did not- or perhaps possibly did or did not - see, think , do, etc. (The screenwriters will have a very easy time of it.) There is not one truly engaging or believable character and the author telegraphs every supposed surprise. Worst of all, this really a distasteful book.
Works as advertised. It is a good accessory for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens. Worth the few extra dollars.
I bought this item earlier this year to use with my Nokia N95. To get the best sound, I had to put my phone on the car charger or else leave it half plugged in. I wanted it because of the convenient retractable cord. But now I am already in need of another cord, so its not worth buying.
I opened the box and then proceeded to place the battery into the back as instructed. The clip that holds the radio to your pocket or belt loop breaks off right away. I purchased these radios for a long move from Texas to Washington state that was coming up in 4 days. I called Cobra customer services to ask for a new clip and they said they would replace it no problem but it would not reach me before the trip. I take them anyway.The first day of the trip the other clip breaks in half! This all happened weeks ago and I still have not received the promised replacement clip for the first one.What idiot designed this clip? The one part of the radio that is most likely to receive high pressure is designed with brittle plastic!Not worth the cost at half the price.Oh, and the 20 mile range? Out in the middle of Texas on an open highway with no obstructions.....maybe 3/4 mile before it starts to break up.
Great sound for a small and portable docking/speaker system! I have purchased another one for a gift. The company is excellent to deal with as well.
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
Why they named this product "Minstrel" is beyond me, as it's capacity to put on a convincing minstrel show is completely absent. I busted some of the gears up (or whatever these doo-hickey's have) trying to smear on some black application. Plus, this thing doesn't even sing classics like "De Boatman's Dance", or "Stop Dat Knocking." 2 stars.
After reading the reviews for the HDMI Cable 2M (6 feet) and the low price I ordered the product. They work as well as any other HDMI Cable I am using and the price was much better.
My nephew got these for his birthday, and I couldn't help grimacing as he cranked up the volume while showing them off to me. Shrill and harsh with very thin midrange and muddy boomy bass---though I suppose if you're twelve years old it sounds better than a lousy little boombox.It's too bad his parents didn't ask me for advice before buying these, for a hundred bucks you can get a much better speaker like the Polk R15 or especially the Fluance SV-6 (fluance dot com).Sony, Kenwood, JVC, Panasonic, Pioneer---these are big names mainly because they spend a lot of money on advertising which is what you the consumer end up paying for rather than actual quality components or R&D.; Their electronics are OK (the Pioneer is the best of the bunch) at the lowest end of the market but their speakers are fairly dismal.My advice is, buy speakers from a company that makes only speakers, and buy a subwoofer from a company that makes only subwoofers!
great sound and feel. Th eprice is good also and i have 6 of these units for my family.
It isn't too big. Fits well in back packs. Cheap
I did a ton of research during the last 6 months on HDTV's. After looking at several tv's side by side, I determined early on that a Panasonic was the way to go, because the picture quality was far superior than the competition. I read about 50 reviews on this particular model, all of them were positive, and now that I have this TV in my home, I can see why. I got this delivered in time to watch the Masters in HD, and it felt like I was at the course myself. The picture is so clear it is like looking through a window!! Even SD channels look good on this TV.We do have this hooked up to a 5.1 surround sound system, but we do not use it that much, because the speakers that come with the TV are great quality. Putting the stand together, and setting the TV on it was a snap, and the set looks great in our entertainment center.As far as price goes, the Panasonic's can not be beat. I still can not believe that I got a 37" plasma for $999, which is $500 to $700 less than what Samsung and Sony are charging for their 32" lcd's. No matter what size screen you need, the Panasonics are always cheaper, and the quality is better.I am not sure how much longer the TH-37PX60U will be available since it is a 2006 model. But, if you are able to get your hands on one, buy it!! You will be glad you did.
I am writing this to clear some of the reviews for products I have bought through Amazon. This is an old product but when I bought it, it never worked to satisfaction. So much so, that I never really used it and should have returned it. But I guess this is now not even offered for sale.
Excelent equipment. Works fine everywhere, even in a Pocket PC or in a N95 Nokia.
I thought I had gotten the best deal in ear buds for the first week. It is comfortable, lightweight, love the volume control on the cord, stays in place during exercise. The soft plastic cover on the ear bud fell off the 2nd week. I was able to put it back on. But it proceeded to fall off again with every use. Too bad they can't fix that problem, it would be great, but until then, wouldn't recommend!
A beautiful monitor, but mine came with some dead pixels. Must use DVI inputs for best picture quality.
The soft and the dazzle are the best.Attention: READ hardware requirements. You need a very fast pc / machine.
These pages are more substantial than ones I have used previously. I like the opaque white labels printed on each individual cell, allowing for titling each slide.
I'm new to DVD movies...though I can play them on my computer.I've only had this DVD player for 2 weeks or so and had only one DVD to try with it. This DVD played.Also some .mp3 music files played. And some pics from my digital camera burned on a CD.Fine.Then I borrowed some DVDs to watch...and out of a total of 6 DVDs I then had...only 2 would play....got a lot of "NO DISC" from the player after closing the tray.All of these DVDs would play on the computer.I was getting prepared to return the player.So I thought to run a CD lens cleaner disc* in it. First time didn't work...but after the 2nd try the DVD player now works fine and plays everything I put in it.*This is an audio CD with a small brush mounted on it...used dry. I run it thru the 9 or so "tracks"...one by one for 5-10 seconds each. Don't want to run the cleaner disc too often though.Sort of strange that the lense would be dirty when new. Some assembler has messy fingers?I am impressed by the audio when playing some lower quality .mp3 files. The ability to scan thru digital pics is nice.Now I can watch some movies...the Dolby audio as processed thru a receiver is of good quality also.* I did buy a 1 yr free replacement warranty. Stay tuned.....Further note: One DVD that is pretty well scratched will still not play UNLESS I run the cleaner CD thru first...not sure what is going on here...maybe not a dirty lense, but possibly tracking problems? Maybe it shouldn't play...though it does on the computer. Seems there is a recent string of disappointed buyers.** Intend to exercise my 1 year free replacement option soon(a $10 cost). While it will play most DVDs...it ALWAYS needs the cleaner disc run thru it first...before it will recognize a DVD. Since I rarely play more than 1 DVD at a time...this is a pain.
Been using for 2 weeks now, works very well. No wonder its the numnber 1 selling print server on Amazon!
Just what i wanted.I am a college student and this back pack can fit my books, laptop and gym clothes all at once..If you are travelling and need a big carry on bag, this back pack can do the work.But if you are not looking for something huge, be warned, this backpack is not for you!
I use this on my SD14 for infrared photography. I use a Canon 50d for standard photography. The lens has a great range and is sharp and relatively fast. I really think this lens is the quality of the EX series. And it if it were 2.8 at 70mm it would probably be designated as one. Excellent build, Very sharp, Fast autofocus for not being HSM. Very much like the 18-50mm 2.8 ex lens.
I love this Keyboard and Mouse combined. It looks cool the way you see it in pictures...keys and mouse works good. It's very ease to install. very good battery life because it uses Bluetooth technology and you do not have to point your keyboard to USB plugged... you could be sitting in any direction and still can use it...I think this is the best keyboard I have ever bought...I still have my old wireless keyboard sitting in corner. Now I use computer more because I want to use this this Keyboard...
False specifications, states right on the box that there is a supplied AC/DC cord. This product does not accept a DC connection except for the batteries there for there was not a DC cord included.
unfortunatly it doesn't survive son leaving it hanging out of car door to be drug down the road!!!! Go figure! I will be buying another though.
This bag is fantastic. The computer pocket tightly fits my new Asus ROG G75VW ( 16.3" x 2.0" x 12.6" ). Also it has tuns of room. Plenty for a student with lots of books and a big laptop. The backpack is GREAT quality and has a lifetime warranty. I 100% recommend this backpack. And there are plenty of pockets for my OCD organizational needs.
Out of habit I bought this at local Staples for $43.99 + 8.375% sales tax. Even after $3.00 old cartridge redemption final cost was $44.42 - just about $10.00 over Amazon.
All I have to say is that I stupidly left my cruzer micro in my pocket when I did my laundry. I hadn't even gotten a chance to use it yet. I thought I'd just wasted ~ $30. As it turns out, the tough little bugger still works. The lettering didn't even wash off.
I am certainly pleased with the performance of this product. It's now 1 year in operation and has never failed me, it's easy to use and very manageable. The switch from CD mode to DVD mode is easy like squezy. I give this product 5 stars.
I have had my PC connected to our HDTV for a couple of years now and it was always a pain to sit-down with the keyboard and discover that the mouse is somewhere else. Not anymore. The Logitech diNovo Edge has worked thus far as it claims to. It's compact, clean looking, easy to use, and can easily be tucked away when needed. I used it with my MacBook Pro via bluetooth and my PC with Vista via the USB adapter. I didn't have to do anything special when installing it on the MacBook outside of the bluetooth wizard, but I did have to uninstall all other keyboard and mouse drivers on the PC with Vista before using the Logitech diNovo Edge.
Overall I really like this mouse and wouldn't go back. A few issues. in the non-flywheel mode scrolling through web pages or documents or spreadsheets is way too slow. Other times it wants to scroll too fast. There is a learning curve. But all in all a nice mouse that fits the way I work.
My % ratio is around 80%. i.e., 1 out of 5 have issues and will not burn properly and I put them straight into the trash can. When it works, it works well on DVD players and blu ray players as well as computers. I wish the percent ratio was 100%.
I bought this mouse after my logitech wireless started being less responsive. This new mouse is small but not so small as to be uncomfortable in the hand.**Originally I gave it 5 stars, but I would CHANGE IT TO 3 STARS because of one flaw: IT STOPS YOUR SCREENSAVER FROM TURNING ON. **I couldn't figure out why my screen saver stopped turning on, and my monitor never went to sleep, until I unplugged this mouse and it started working again. I tested the theory on a friend's computer who has the same mouse and it's the same problem. Unless the mouse is unplugged, the screensaver does not turn on. We both have PCs, I have Windows XP and he has Windows Vista - so that's a big problem with the mouse.Other things to note:-- The picture of the USB connector seems to be wrong - it's actually just the little stick part - there is no piece that folds up. I see this as a benefit because it means the entire unit is even smaller, plus reception is still great. I have my USB connector plugged into the left side of my laptop and use my mouse with my right hand on a rolling keyboard holder, and the connection still remains strong. There is no skipping around or anything resulting from spotty reception.-- The laser is very strong and doesn't need any special surface to work properly. I've used it on a multitude of desks and it doesn't seem to matter; there is consistent good performance.-- There are no small buttons at the top which you could use to go "back" on the internet, unlike the earlier model.-- I didn't have to do anything to connect it - I plugged it in and it worked with Windows XP.Overall, 3 stars because it's a good product except the screensaver problem.
used it for my 01 Yukon that I was putting remote start in, worked perfectly and easy directions.
Nice secure fit. does what it says and or course its the official part from Canon. One down side....expensive for what is really a piece of molded plastic...
Gave this to a new 1st grade teacher and she was so excited she screamed! Now she tells me the whole day is streamlined as the children aren't constantly trying to sharpen pencils with the old, dull wall sharpener. Great great purchase! Works extremely well. Stops when the pencil is perfectly pointed. She LOVES it!
I installed this yesterday in my 2001 Acura Integra GSR. It took me about 2-3 hours. Disconnect the battery. Take out the centre console and the cover from the gear lever. Remove the ashtray and cup holders. 2 screws hold in the stereo from underneath. They are inserted vertically. Once these are removed the radio slides out. I used a drill to make a hole in the back of the plastic CD tray for the cord to run through. Then I drilled 4 small holes and mounted the HON-AUX inside the CD Tray with the RCA connectors facing out. I was surprised to discover that the CD player still works. The CD button on the radio toggles between the HON-AUX and CD player. I bought a RCA to 1/8 stereo cable and plug in my Samsung Captivate. The sound quality is near CD quality.
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.
works flawlessly, the price is several times lower than at the store, the delivery isfast, and S&H; fee is reasonable. Highly recommend.
not recommend it for shopping in Mexico because the product never reached the destination hurt. I hope to recover the cost or resend the product
It worked wonderfully for the first four months. And then it quit reading Minidiscs. Hey, it's under warranty for a year, right? So I sent it in.They got back to me a month later and said they'd fix it for $76. That's almost half the cost of a new one! I've had this thing for four months! Isn't it under warranty for a year? Well, the parts are under warranty for a year - but the labor for only three months. I said no way. They said they could cut me a break and charge me only $50. Wait, so this is negotiable now? Why don't you just fix it for free, considering it cost $200 and didn't last even six months?They said they'd pay the return postage to send it back to me with a customer service comment card. Wow, incredible.Screw Sony. This company deserves to tank.P.S. They just pulled any future development for the HD format.
**** 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***************************************This is not a review of iPod 20 GB as such - great reviews are available already. Here is some information that might help in deciding which iPod to go for.You may want to look at iPod photo 30 GB instead of this product, from now onwards... With just $50 more, you get a iPod photo 30 GB with a color screen!Today (23 Feb 2005), Apple announced a major change in its iPod lineup and here is how it affects iPod 40 GB and iPod photo models:> iPod 40 GB is discontinued> iPod photo 40 GB is discontinued> iPod photo 30 GB (new product) replaces the 40 GB iPod photo and the regular iPod 40 GB> iPod photo 60 GB now costs $150 less -- $449 instead of $599> iPod photo 30 GB costs $349 ($150 less than iPod photo 40 GB and $50 less than regular iPod 40 GB)> iPod dock ($39), AV cable ($19), carrying case ($29), and firewire cable ($19) do not ship with iPod photo (have to be bought separately if you need)> So, now we get only three things with the iPod: earphones, AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable> iPod photo Camera Connector is introduced - this can be used for connecting your digital camera directly to the iPodSince I have iPod 40 GB as well as iPod photo 60 GB, I strongly recommend iPod photo for those who are looking beyond the iPod 20 GB. The color screen has much better resolution and it also has a scrolling feature for long texts. Of course, the ability to store and view the photos is a great value addition too.
Although the product worked I tell this to the seller who immediately gave me some recommendations that did not work in the product. The report back to the seller and sent me a new product. It was a responsible seller.
Immediately the headset did not work. Just a bunch of static, should have listened to the other reviews. Had to purchase another headset.
This camera is finally the one that got me to give up my beloved EOS-1 35mm and go digital. With film processing stores closing left and right, I was looking for a digital camera that would give me all the creative options of film, but wouldn't cost a fortune. The rebel fills the bill nicely. Complete control over ISO, white balance, saturation, sharpness and color temperature give me all the power I need to take the pictures I want. 10 megapixel resolution gives me better images than scanned slides, too. The final straw was finding out that this camera has mirror lock-up, something my EOS-1 lacked. I was sold.Canon really improved things over the last Rebel. Controls are more intuitive, the 2.5 inch LCD is bright and clear, and the appearance is vastly improved. The grip still needs to be bigger, but I bought the optional battery grip to solve that problem. After installing the battery grip, I now would consider it a "must have" item.I hated the idea of going digital. I was proud of being one of the few film users around here. But I can't argue with the facts: Digital pictures are now just as good, and much more convenient.Pros: Sharp, beautiful pictures; great features and controls for the money; creative features usually not found in entry-level DSLR's.Cons: Small size makes it difficult to hold steady; the price has dropped twice since I bought it (ARGGGGH!).
I purchased this cable along with other Monster cables from the Flat Screen series because Monster told me that the cable was CL2 rated for in-wall installation. After receiving the cable I found that it was not CL2 rated and could not be run inside of the wall. All of Monster's other cables in the Flat Screen series are CL2 rated. The picture quality was fine but Monster should have made this cable CL2 rated like the other cables in the Flat Screen series.
So it's $6.99 for a single plastic shell? Seriously?How many adapters come in a package? One, as the product description seems to indicate? Or four, as there are four adapters displayed in the picture? Or two as one reviewer stated he received?Also, I seriously doubt that the weight of this package is "8 pounds" as mentioned in the product description. Are these adapters, like, from the future?
This is a wonderful tv with an exceptional picture. As it's a flatpanel you can mount it on a wall as we did in our bedroom so we can relax and fall asleep to a movie. The sound is good and the fact that it has a dvd player in it means not having to worry about taking up space for a dvd player.There are, however, two quirks to this tv. The first - of which there is no resolution per the Westinghouse technical support team, is the fact that there is a huge sound difference between watching a dvd and the tv. We watched a movie last night on volume 55 but watch tv on volume 1 which is actually too loud sometimes depending on what we're watching (sports for example). The other quirk - of which there is also no resolution at this time (but they're working on this one) is the fact that every single dvd every single time automatically plays with the subtitles on until you go into the dvd menu and manually turn it off. Westinghouse customer support said the problem is in research and asked me to call them back in a couple weeks to see if a resolution has been found.Aside from the lack of customer service in making me call them about their problem, the customer service is amazing. We've called in twice and both times the people we spoke with her incredibly nice and incredibly helpful. We actually felt like they wanted to help. I still highly recommend this tv even though it has a couple quirks.Update: The second quirk (subtitles) is now fixed. Occasionally it will now start play in French instead of english but this is very rare and overall, in my opinion, shouldn't dissuade someone from going with this tv.
I've had Motorola modems before and this one works flawlessly, just like the others. Reason for the very-well-priced purchase at Amazon?...to save $10 / month "rental" charge by Cox for a product that will probably last 3-4+ years.
Had the camera for about 2 weeks and I love it. Great pictures! It is very small and I really like the metal body. I recommend getting a bigger flash card, I am going to buy a 128 MB card. Prices are coming down and Amazon has a bunch of them to choose from. I also recommend a card reader, instead of hooking the camera up to the pc. Long story short, I read reviews for at least a month, and finally picked this camera over the sony P7. Very happy with it so far...
I perchased this tv controller becuause I thought mine was bad but it turned out to be the tv so I really can't give it a review but can tell you just buy looking at it thru the package that it was some thing that I diffently would like to have because it was really a SUPPER CONTROLER there is no doubt about it ! and now I need on because i just got a new cable set up and the controler that came with it is a piece of ---- you know what I mean. I have to get down on my floor and put it up to the box in order for it to work were as if i kept that super controler it says it can send a signal thru walls and I believe it just from looking at it ,mine won't even go thru the glass doors on my stereo cabinit. I do want to make a coment about the company that I perchased it from they let me return it for a full refund no restocking charge,they even paid to have it shipped back for that and thier customer service I give the a 5 star ratiing and highlly reccomend them if you are in the marget for tv controlers and also they offer a wide variaty of other items at a desent prices and great quallity, check them out on the internet and buy a lot of itemes( and maybe they will send me that nice controler back)
The case looks like it has a couple of compartments for separate storage of batteries, connection cables, etc. But, it doesn't, it's just one pocket that requires 3 steps to open and close... Not functional.
My partner and I each have one of these recorder and have used it to record public talks and presentations, made audio CD's for clients, and online audio products. We have used them consistently for over a year without problems (despite what other reviewers report they have experienced). We both take them everywhere in purse or shoulder-bag including overseas. I was just telling a friend about this recorder and realized that for my purposes (i.e. voice) the quality of this recorder (with the Olympus ME15 mic)+ a little sound compression, is as good as my $1000 Korg recorder and $800 Senheiser mic. If, as some say, it packs up after a while, then I would say that it is totally worth replacing.
Absolutly a must have!! Very easy to use, small and compact, and inexpensive. Combined with some TTL flash units and you'll have a studio set-up that will fit in a very small bag! A+!!
I bought not only one but a few of this camera and gave it as gifts. It is easy to use and fast. Just buy it for the price, you will not regret.
I bought the nearly-identical Samsung DVD-L75 at Best Buy a month ago and I LOVE it! As far as I can tell, the DVD-L75 is the same same unit as this DVD-L70 but even better - with a STANDARD 4.2 hour battery...so you can watch two movies on a cross-country flight! The unit has a very nice picture and it's super slim and lightweight. I looked at MANY units (at about 10 stores) over a week or so, and this is the first one in the under $300 range that caught my attention.The only problem I found, like other reviewers mentioned, was that the maximum volume was too low under some circumstances (e.g., on an airplane). I solved that problem with a headphone booster from Radio Shack for about $20: an added bonus is that it has 3 outputs, so you can share with your traveling companion.
I rarely used this tripod and the head on the base that secures the camera to the tripod cracked allowing the camera to slip off the tripod easily. Then I went to their website, was a pain in the *** to try to get warranty service! Instead I'm throwing this piece of garbage out...and buying a quality tripod. Lesson learned...you get what you pay for! Save your money and time and buy another brand. Would YOU really want your $1500.00 worth of camera gear on a tripod that could not be trusted to hold it securely?
We have been very happy with this camera. It's small and lightweight. We have been very happy with our Cannon Cameras
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.
It works great on my new Powershot s110. Holds as good a charge as the OEM battery, and is very affordable.
I had been searching for a cheap(er) Active USB Extension cable for a long time. I finally came across this one day, and found that it was just what I was looking for!I have used this product for about three months now, and have never had any problems with it. It does not require that you install any additional drivers (at least running on Vista Business x32), and I have not noticed any significant difference in USB speed since it was installed. One thing to note though is that it DOES interfere with your default keyboard and mouse if they are plugged into it. They do work just fine, but for some reason the BIOS on my ThinkCentre does not like the idea of having my keyboard and mouse on an extension cable. In my case however, the BIOS eventually gives up on trying to find it, and just continues on. If you do need to access the BIOS settings however, you will need to transfer the keyboard and mouse to the computer's built in USB Hub.I have been very pleased with this purchase, and plan on getting one in the case that I need one again!One other note, the device does have an annoying little red LED while it is active, so I do not suggest installing it in any locations that you need to have it on while sleeping. It is a nice indicator though to let you know that the device if functioning properly.
This product is super easy to use. Once you place the disk into the Unit, it works very quickly. It seems to be a good product.
Just picked this up for $128 at Target over Christmas. This is our first sound system and great for someone who knows nothing about electronics. We haven't had any problems with skipping, humming or anything else. You can't beat the quality for the price and we are very satisfied. Highly recommended for anyone wanting decent sound without spending big bucks!
This is a standard Cat6 ethernet patch cable utilizing a snagless end. This is the better of the two snagless designs where it keeps the snap tab from catching on other wires but does not cover the tab. This makes it easy to remove from the ethernet jack from the computer.Overall a great product and cheap as chips.
I bought this same transmitter a year ago and it has worked great. My husband bought an ipod so I bought this same transmitter from amazon. It did not work! I live rurally and there are only 2 radio stations, my old one works great but this new one will not even block out the radio station to listen to the ipod. I sent this item back, thinking it was defective since mine worked so well. The replacement worked no better. I wrote to Griffin customer service asking them why this new transmitter, when put in my same old car, with my same old ipod, set to the same old station, would not work and they never got back to me. I would recommend saving your money. If you really want to listen to your ipod in your car, either get a new stereo that is mp3 ready, or get the ipod kit and have it hardwired to you current car stereo. This product as it's sold is a piece of %$#*!! It deserves 0 stars, but amazon makes you give at least 1.
We got one of these for each of the Grandmas for Christmas. They loved them! So much so, that I am now ordering another one for someone else who saw the gift and immediately wanted one of their own. Great product - both keychains worked perfectly out of the box. We preloaded the pictures on before gifting.
I followed all the instructions with this item for hot synch but could not get it to work with my older Palm IIIc. I would love to use this keyboard as it is a lot easier than the stylus.
So the good part is that in an ideal setting this mower would work great.However, this wasn't the case.Putting the mower together was no problem. Took maybe 30 minutes just to make sure everything was set properly and firmly.First issue came up during testing the blade. It was way too tight against the knife bed. I could barely push it. "Set from factory". Yeah right. This was easy enough to solve though using the provided instructions and tools. This took another 30 minutes until I was cleanly cutting up paper in my living room.Second issue was the roller bracket. I had the lawn mower set at its highest cutting height of 2.3/4" Which is high, but not the 3" reccomended everywhere else. Unfortunately this places a lot of torque on the PLASTIC bracket. But, I figured with 4.5 stars on this, maybe it can handle it. It can't. Bracket broke in ten minutes of mowing. Instead of not finishing my yard, I just lowered the bracket to far enough to some holes that weren't broken and had more support and it worked fine. Disappointing for my first experience though.
I have used this product for years. When my supply was exhausted I could not find a supplier anywhere locally. I thougt to search the net on the chance someone was still selling it. It is an excellent cleaner for old phonogrape records,and as a seeker of records at yardsales and shops I find some good ones still. They are often in need of cleaning. I thank you for making the D4 Fluid available. It really has no equal.
What can I say. I needed a very simple way to control 4 devices in my HT setup for my wife. Sure as a Man I love having lots of remotes laying around for my 3 year old to hide them. It was pure joy each and every time I found them. Well no more joy for me once I got the 670 up and running. One remote to control them and in the darkness light the buttons up.Oh well at least the Wife is happy, Child is depressed because she can no longer hide all the remotes. Me? I'm bored because it works.Thanks Logitech
I purchased this lens just before a recent trip. I wanted a lens that was good in low-light. Wow - is it GREAT in low-light. I was able to take many great photos that I never could before. The negative of this lens is that I don't have a full-frame sensor in my camera... thus, it is more "zoomed" in than I wish. Frequently, I can't get far enough away from the items I am shooting to be able to use this lens. However, I am really glad I have it, and probably used it for 5% of the photos on my trip. The photos are REALLY beautiful. My next purchase will either be a full frame camera or the Canon 24mm f/1.4 L series Wide Angle Lens -Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM II Wide Angle Lens.
I bought these for running and the gym. No Way!!!! And I paid the regular $50 price - what a waste! I tried all three buds, none of which stayed in my ears more than about a minute. And that was if I tried really, really hard to keep my head immobile. Try that running. Even on the elliptical at the gym they wouldn't stay in for more than a couple of minutes. Don't waste your money if you plan to use these for working out.
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!
I recently got this order swiftly from 47th street. The service seemed to be very speedy and the product was in pristine condition.However, when I tried to use the vertical grip's shutter button, half-focus was fine, but suppressing for a full shot, there was at least 1 second lag. Nothing else but this problem thwarted me to contact their company for an immediate refund and probably buy the Canon version now.Although most people do not seem to have problems with theirs, please double check everything about our item before deciding that it is "awesome."
These cables are OK if you will plug them in once and never touch them again. However, they can barely handle being unplugged. Actually, they really can't. Mine broke in one day. I always go for cheap HDMI cables, but this is going a little too far.I refuse to pay return shipping on these, a product that lasts one day should not cost me a cent out of my pocket.
Never worked and I am very disappointed in it as Kodak has always been such a great manufacturer for photo stuff
very happy with performance and functionality. i just wish it had an attached cap (perhaps on a small cord).
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!
Small, light and easy to carry around. Built like a lighter weight travel tripod but shorter. Will easy handle an SLR with a moderate size macro or tele lens. Quite stable because, let's face it, at this length there's a lot less to start shaking. If you're thinking about something easy to carry around for more stable outdoor shooting you also might want to look into a beanbag
I love the way this dryer works. It's not so powerful that it blows the hair all over the place but it's ionic feature makes my hair feel so much thicker and I love the nightlight, too!
Dan J. Holloway "DJ Dan" review below is incorrect. This is splitter cable. You can only connect one input device (i.e. DVD player,cable box or satellite receiver) to two output device(i.e. TV or projector).You can't connect two input device (i.e. DVD player,cable box or satellite receiver) to one output device(i.e. TV or projector)If you need sopmething to split two input devices you will need to buy an HDMI switch.Get the facts straight and don't blame a cable for something you did not do the research on!
This keyboard is perfect for those people who like all the latest high tech *Looking* items out today. The only problem is when I pay this much for a keyboard I don't want it to just look high tech I want it to perform high tech. Yes, it does keep an awesome charge which is one of it's best features, but I would give up that feature any day for it to stay lit up and have some better functions that should come with something so sleek and high tech looking. All of the lit up orange features you see on the box when you buy it is not what it really looks like when you turn it on. For you to see those lights Anytime you have to press the function key and hold it down, and I don't mean to just turn it on you have to press that the whole time you want anything to light up to show you which key is which. Now that's fine and I know some people could care less about light up features, but I like to see what keys I am pressing when some of them aren't labeled on the top and right side. Now the feel and look of it is great. It is very slim and light weight, and the only problem I had with that part is the keys are very low so I stumble on it a lot accidentally pressing the wrong keys which can get very annoying. To wrap it up I used this keyboard for 7 days then gave it to my husband cause he thinks anything new on the market is the best no matter what so he loves it and thinks it is the coolest which shows how different opinions can be about this keyboard. If you work on the computer like I do over 12 hours a day this keyboard is NOT for you, but if you are a casual computer person only on it about 4-5 hours a day this is probably a great and cool looking keyboard that will impress all your friends or co-workers.
If you're setting up a home office, this cable is usually more appropriate than the longer ones. Most of the network connections in my home office, for example, are less than 5 feet. Longer cables are unnecessary and more likely to get tangled up.
Used this to install a Pioneer AVH-4400 head unit in my 2011 Chevy Tahoe. No problems at all and would recomend this product.
I got my product on time and I am very happy with it. It is working as advertized
Before I couldn't run on my treadmill as it would trip the breaker in the room I had it in. Bought this and it works perfectly! It's worth the money.
Purchased this camera for the waterpark. The first picture was crystal clear and then the remaining pictures were all cloudy and some were barely visable. For a waterproof camera, I felt it wasn't waterproof at all and it wasn't worth the amount I spent on the camera and processing. I wouldn't recommend it.
WHAT A STEAL.. I DOUBT YOU CAN FIND IT FOR WHAT I BOUGHT IT FOR AGAIN, I BOUGHT 5... EXCELLENT PRODUCT
These are great sights. If you have tired eyes, then these are for you. Highly visible in day and night conditions. I recommend you let a skilled gunsmith or at least someone at a reputable gun shop install these. My Springfield XD has a very tight fit. It took a bit of finess to do the front sight.
The 1 GB Kingston Data Traveler has met all my needs. It is dependable, durable, and portable. You're not going to find a much better deal for a 1 GB flash drive.
I hadn't purchased a wireless mouse in many years. The technology has really improved. Love the place under the mouse to store the USB connector that additionally turns off the battery. Lightweight, pretty color, (I bought the fruit pink), does everthing I want it to. Works well on an uneven surface like a bed with a thin, stiff mouse pad. I can even put the mouse pad over my keyboard on my laptap and comfortably click for hours, Can't find anything negative to say about it. Would buy same again. Recommend to all.
YOU get just what you expect! Xbox points to purchase your favorite map, add on, etc. I really like the delivery system. No waiting for the product to arrive in the &#34;snail&#34; mail. Thanks for this great way to access points!
Great. I feel better that I have a cover over the lens when I place my camera in my bag.
The problem with this system is it only had 2 audio inputs. I could hook up my DVD and VCR, but not my new HDTV or any other components, such as a CD player or iPod. There are several other Home Theaters of similar quality and price that have 5 or more audio inputs.
Want to get this remote even cheaper??? Type in code GXWCVCLQ and $50 comes off the total price. Got it for $100 and love it.
I bought these to replace my iPod ear buds and was sorely disappointed in them. The sound is decent, but in order to actually hear your music without turning the volume way up, you need to actually press the earphones against your ear as it's impossible to get a snug fit. I'm also utterly confused by the need for the right headphone to be attached to the left headphone - it's just replacing a wire hanging in front of you with a wire hanging behind you. I'm taking these back today and looking for something else.
The cable met my expectations. The picture looks flawless and the sound was fine too.
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.
I have a few LCD TV's and this one blows me away! I spent quite a long time reviewing different LCD units from different magazines, companies, and online personal reviews, and I found that besides the top Sony Bravia, this one is by far my best purchase I have had in a long time!Make sure you get yourself a set of good Monster HD cables
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.
The very first lens I had on my 35mm camera(s) was a 50mm prime. Now I've come full circle with the Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens for my Nikon D7000 camera. I thought seriously about the 1.4D, but the price was more than I wanted to put out. I read many reviews, both by professional review sites and individuals. Bottom line for me was the great reviews and the fantastic price for a low light lens that provided very sharp images. I wasn't disappointed. The lens is light weight and does as reviewers previously reported. You can't go wrong with this lens and the price you pay for the value you receive is unbeatable!!
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.
I wanted a GPS for occasional trips (especially when traveling in new cities) but I didn't want to spend hundreds to get one. I was thrilled to stumble across this, which also offered the chance to get some use out of my dusty Ipaq 3670. As GPS's go, it's definitely at the low-end, but it works just fine. And for the money it's unbeatable. Even if you have to buy a used Ipaq off Ebay, it's still a great value. The suction-cup mount that comes with it is excellent, and the car charger works great. There are a few minor downsides: (a) It's running off however much RAM is in your Ipaq (mine is 64mb), so it starts a little slow. (b) It can hang if you try to move around menus while it's calculating a route. (c) You really need CF memory if you're going to load more than 1 state into it. 256mb will get you half of the US. All in all, an excellent value and a solid product.
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've owned this device for a couple of years now and although a bit outdated it is an excellent GPS navigator. Directions are accurate and the display is easily readable in all but direct sunlight. Some back roads may "confuse" the device at times - one amusing incident was when the "nuvi" told me to drive 6 miles and make a u-turn (I was on a jeep trail in the Colorado mountains).I've had to replace the battery once, but that was a simple process. The battery replacement kit (from a non Garmin source) included detailed instructions AND all the tools I needed. I also purchased the lifetime map update from Garmin which I think is a bit pricey but still a good idea. These devices have advanced over the years as most hi-tech items do, but if you see this GPS navigator for sale somewhere at a good price I don't think you'd regret buying it.
with the battery life being so short a spare battery is a must! and this one seems to be working well!!
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.
This plug and play works great!My confusion comes when trying to get the boombox accessory. Dose the sir-bb3 boombox work with this plug and play? The reason I am confused is because when I went to purchase the boombox I was told it only works with the sir-pnp3 plug and play!?!?!?! They don't explain that very well.
The cover on this item clearly shows it as a 700mAH battery, not 900 as listed. That took a star right away. I've owned this since June 2012, and got good service out of it for about 3 months. As a NiCad, I always charge it fully then let it discharge quite a bit (or completely) before recharging. As of January 2013, it now holds a charge for barely 2 days with minimal use. The original battery for this phone lasted over 3 years before starting to have these problems. I do not recommend this product.
I've had this thing for 4+ years and it's great, it performs like the first day I got it, which is great. I have taken 1000's of pictures and always charged my 3 batteries with this charger and never had a problem.
This was ordered as a replacement battery for an old Minolta Camera. Nice to see it was still available by another manufacturer considering Minolta went out of the camera business. It fit and worked perfectly. It was shipped as promised and received in a timely manner.
Its exactly the same size as a pack of cigs. Perfect for carrying in your pocket for nights out and activities which would make you leave your larger SLR at home. Quality of pics is more than good enough and the size/quality is easily customizable. For the price its everything you could hope for in a camera, and you'd need to be a really good photographer to make a more expensive model worth the outlay.
Great, inexpensive filter. I have been shooting with this filter 100% of the time and I have great image quality through it.
I expected that it would test "C" & "D" cells...it does not. It does an OK job with AA & AAA & 9 volt. It does not inspire confidence in the resultant test. It may be just my suspicious nature.
I am very pleased with the reorder - works fine - easy to use and records in super quality even in group meetings.
Does exactly what it says, Just as good as the high priced HDMI cables. Can't go wrong with these.
My kids received this as a Christmas present. I knew the pictures wouldn't be great, but I at least expected you could see the people in the pictures. They really are bad and the flash is even worse. I was highly disappointed in this camera. They'd have been better off with a cheap real camera that even if they broke it we could just replace for as much as this one costs. You also have to use a screw driver to get into the memory card if you want to get it out and it's in the same place as half of the batteries. Our screw was stripped quickly and it is already worthless than 3 months after getting it. They can pretend with it, but don't expect pictures that will even print wallet sized.
I have to Return One Module as it Does Not Work- but I bought 2 More and They Kick in OverClock Mode!
Tiffen 46mm UV Protection Filter :I like it! I bought it Just a month ago,so I can use my GF2 camera more casually.
Despite the fact that the first EI-200 I received needed warranty service because the display alternated between color &amp; b/w, I'm very happy with this camera. It's a very intuitive compact 3x optical zoom camera.The USB connectivity works great with your PC, and transferring photos to your PC is -much- faster than cameras with a serial connector. Connecting the camera to your TV for a &quot;slide show&quot; is quick and easy, too.It wouldn't hurt to consider the HP618 as an alternative. The camera is almost exactly the same; just has HP's logo. I believe HP throws in a few extra accessories with the camera, too.Must have's for this camera: At least 8 NiMH rechargeable batteries (4 to run the camera; 4 for a spare set), NiMH battery charger, LowePro D-Res 25AW camera case (fits the camera like a glove), Viking Compact Flash Type I Memory Card (at -least- 32Mb; I went for 64Mb).Check the Pentax website for a free operating system upgrade to 1.11; addresses some issues with fuzzy photos.Check out the Digita Photo website for free scripts to customize menus, watermarks, etc. (Pentax licenses the operating system from Digita).
I returned, bought with a vaio with Blu-Ray recorder, the computer was too limited for this kind of recording
I bought this camera the day my daughter was born over 2 1/2 yrs ago. I paid about 250 for it but the advertised price was 450. I guess it was on sale. Still not sure how that happened but no complaints here. The zoom is great, the dvd quality and video is great. The battery life can go through about 3 dvd's (which are only 30 mins a piece) and a little more depending on if you use the lcd screen or the eye piece. This is my second camcorder and they have both been sony's. I love the touch screen technology and I've never had any problems with sony products. The only draw backs to this camcorder are the picture quality, the fact that you cannot record to an sd card and the price apparently. This price on amazon is extremely high. I have seen more sony dvd camcorders come out since this one and they have had much more features such as the picture quality and sd card slots and they are as much or cheaper than this. I wouldn't pay 566 for this camera but it's def worth anywhere under 300 dollars.
You can't beat this cable. Why spend up to $200 dollars for a cable at the big Blue store that will produce the same results. Worked great for my Sony Bravia and a DTV HD receiver.
THEY SOUND GREAT AND KEEP SOME OF THE NOISE DOWNALSO STAY IN PLACE WELL
I own many of these drives and they have been great. Even when I have had a problem WD has always been quick to replace it. I highly recommend!
just bought a kenwood single din radio and tried to install this dash kit in my 03 nissan altima se and it is not wide enough there is nothing anyone can do with this kit...now im waiting on the new kit to come in Metra 99-7418 looks different wider and has mounting brackets attached
Works alright, although you have to switch the station you're using quite often if you're driving cross country. The sound quality isn't bad, and the cigarette lighter power is wicked convenient.I used this product until I discovered that the radio in my car had an auxiliary mode. This means that if you can pull the radio out or take appart the dashboard, you'll see a pair of RCA plugs hanging off the back of your radio that you can plug a 10$ Radioshack headphone-to-RCA cable into, and listen to your mp3 player directly over your speakers without competing with local radio.
As others stated, the documentation was AWFUL to say the least. Unless you have XP, you are pretty much on your own. I was able to wrangle through and get the server hooked up to my PC (windows 2000). My two macs, however, will not function with the printer. It requres you have Post Script 3 on your printer. Mine is a laser printer that isn't too old, but doesn't have that feature (would have been nice to read that before buying)Likewise, none of the administrative software works for a Mac, so if you have no machines running Windows, you are out of luck.Finally, and this was probably my ignorance and unrealistic expectation, but to me wireless means wireless. For mine to work, the server has to be physically connected to my wireless router via ethernet. If I have to do this, why don't I just use a physical connection in the first place? There are cheaper options for that. The picture on D-links site shows this happy little server floating in wireless space where ever you want to put it.
Great range with these! No more disconnections at the ranges I was needing to get so everyting is great in my book with these!
From the moment you take them out of the box, you know these headphones are not ordinary. The light-weight, softness and feel of these phones hit you immediately. Even the cords extending from them feel like heaven to the touch. And the sound is very distinct - exceptionally clear and bright. The bass is not over-powering but adequate, and could be a little stronger if you prefer strong bass. All in all, a beautiful set of headphones in more ways than one. Great sounding, as well as stylish and comfortable. Seems like they could be worn for hours without ever feeling them. Good price for such quality and worth every penny!
This was a awesome purchase for me. It will give you the chance to enjoy siruis xm radio in your home. I think it is so easy to install with your home receiver. They may be one thing that might stump you a little that is placing your antenna for satelitte feed.
I hope it is what she wanted. :-) it came very quick and pleased with what I have seen. Affordable too.
I use my remote to control my stereo system when I am listening to my outdoor speakers, It's absolutly fantastic. No expensive outside volume controls for me. I have multiple sources from multiple manufacturers and thanks to the cloning feature of the remote, I was able to clone the factory remotes exactly. I found that programming the remote was very easy. Once I started it took only a couple of hours to perfect the remote. But then again I do work for MIT. I have the power pack mounted on top of the equipment rack, even with the glass door closed it has no problem controlling all my equipment. I highly recommend this remote.
Why pay 79.99-89.99 for Gold Plated Markups at the store when you can get a cable shipped for under $4.00 that does the same thing????
The screen only displays activity's and NOTHING else like the help screen, tutorial screen etc.This 880 remote is driving my blood pressure way up! Just got off the phone with Logitech after waiting 70 minutes on hold listening to ear busting "ding ding ding hold music! Couldn't take it or wait any longer and had to hang up before any answer or satisfaction. This piece of plastic is already RMA'd back to Tiger Direct for a refund. I should have heeded the negative Amazon reviews about this product and it's lack of support. This review doesn't reflect on the seller Tiger Direct. Tiger Direct was fast shipping the item and fast with a RMA return label. Thank you TD for great customer service... to bad the manufactures support was not up to par as Tiger Directs.
The soft case for the movie camera was great it fits really nice in the case and light weight to carry!!!
This is the first external flash I use, so this is not a professional review, but it works great for me. I have a D40 and I'm able to set as continuous shooting and the flash fires in every single shoot. The flash head cover all angles to bounce the light (SB-400 does not). This is the main reason I choose SB-600 instead of SB-400.The only drawback I noticed is the weight. It weights 2 pounds that is half the weight of the D40.Another important warning is about the wireless control. Neither the D40 neither the SB-600 are able to operate as wireless Commander, though SB-600 can act as a slave. With other cameras, like SB-80, it's not a problem, but if you intent to use remote units with the D40, you should buy the SB-800 or SB-900.
I've loaded all the software, hooked it up and run two VCRs, two DVD players, and my digital camera thru it and nothing works. I've swapped devices, half a dozen cables, three computers and no change. Much of the time there's no audio no matter what I do: S-video, not RCA cables, nothing. The software, Pinnacle Studio 9, is of no value because half the time it doesn't even receive a signal from the thing it was bundled with.
DO NOT LISTEN TO THE FEW GOOD REVIEWS HERE!!! It's not worth your safety!!! We bought this TV a few years ago for my elderly mother who is living with us. She has a tendency to fall asleep watching TV but fortunately she wasn't sleeping when it caught fire!!! There is a class action lawsuit against Polaroid for these defective TVs! If you're one of the lucky ones who hasn't had a problem YET with these TV, be careful, it's coming! Our house could have burned down because of this TV. Polaroid has known of these problems for years and failed to fix the problem or issue any type of warning. I will never purchase another Polaroid product. They put a few dollars above their consumer's safety.
This is the perfect remote if you're using your PC as an MP3 jukebox. I use it with Muiscmatch Plus 7.5 on Winows XP Pro, and it's great. No integration problems whatsoeverYou probably don't want to use it to set up your play lists - a bit too clunky, but to adujust volume, skip tracks, pause, etc. it's perfet.The remote itself is tiny and easily fits in even the smallest pockets unobtrusively.
These work well the only thing I didn't like which was my fault for not thinking about it is they are ALL metal so you have to make sure the plastic liner is in the right place or it will short out. Would have been better if I had bought plastic ones but these look really sharp when installed.
I found these babies at Target for about fifteen bucks on sale. I thought I was buying a so-so pair of headphones for my portable CD player, but I've been using them exclusively ever since. First, they're extremely large, which is a good thing by my standards. I hate those itty-bitty headphones that press against your ears, and don't get me started on those little Q-tip things that you're supposed to stick INSIDE the ear. The Philips HP170s cover the entire ear, so you only feel them on your head as opposed to the ear itself. It's not unlike wearing a snug hat.Also of note is the generously long cord. I like to listen to headphones at night to help me fall asleep, and they allow a greater range of movement. I'll sometimes fall asleep with them on, only to wake up in the middle of the night, rip them from my head, and hurl them across the room. I've done this an embarassing number of times, yet the HP170 takes it in stride. These are by far the most durable phones I've ever used.The sound, the most important factor, is extremely good. Obviously, if you spend a little more you're going to get a better sound, but my HP170 sounds a lot better than the seventy-nine dollar pair I got from RadioShack. The bass is deep and rich, and each ear has it's own seperate volume control, which is nice if a little useless.Overall, I was very happy with my purchase, and I'm still using these headphones seven months later. Highly recommended.
Yeah, there is some debate on whether UV filters are needed. Some people say it degrades quality, so say it doesn't make a difference in the real world. Blah blah blah. My take on it is get it to protect your lens. Its just a cheap way to prevent dust, scratches, or your expensive glass to be accidentally broken. Personally, I haven't seen any degradation of IQ (image quality) from the pictures I've taken and it just gives me a better peace of mind.
Overall the remote works well.It is a bit slow to send commands to your equipment, ie there is a lag. THe result is you may push the button too many times.The buttons are way too small. I have skinny fingers and I can never find the buttons. They are laid out in a way to make the remote look cool, but they are not functional. The egonomics on my Dish DVR remote is much better.Consider getting a different version of the remote that has bigger keys and a better layout.2 year UPDATE: the volume button is failing. the display is failing. the remote does not sit well in the charging cradle, thus you may not get a charge. I plan to buy a different (no frills) version of this remote.FINAL REVIEW. Battery died, buttons failed. This thing was a $250 p.o.s. I wish could change the number of stars, but I cant. it would get a zero
This was a Christmas gift for the wife. I purchased this to see how things would go (service, installation and pricing of Sirius), well, I'm pleased. They have won me over.I like the SV2 for it's simplicity and ease of use. My wife has no complaints; she spends more time in her car than I do, so it is worth it. I'm thinking of taking this SV2 & upgrading her to a different model. Folks, you can't go wrong here.
This is hands down, the best universal remote ever made. I have yet to find anything it won't control.
I bought this TV/DVD for the convenience of the small size, and DVD Player. I have purchased Toshiba TV's for the past 10 years, and have never been disappointed. The picture is excellent when using the DVD Player. I have not tried the cable reception as of yet, but have heard it is fine as well, although not the quality of the DVD Picture. For the price and convenience, this is a good buy.
Great product at a Great Price. I Bought four and and using two just bought the other two for future use because off the great price.
Well, I finally decided to return my rented Motorola Surfboard SB-4220 modem that I rented for 6 years. Not because of slowdowns, but to finally own my own and not pay a monthly $3.00 fee to Comcast every month. I always thought my download speed of 6336 kbps, and upload speed of 312 kbps were within normal range. That was until I bought this Motorola Surfboard SB-5101 modem and ran speedtests from the exact same test website that I used for the rented modem.Let me tell you... my download speed has surged to new heights with this modem. I now have download speeds of 16893 kbps, and uploads at 1221 kbps. That's more than doubled here. I should have bought this modem years ago.Installation was a breeze too. Just a phone call to Comcast to give the MAC address and the serial number of the router. I was up & running in 15 minutes.So if anyone else is thinkig about returning your rented modem, I can attest that this SB-5101 flies to new heights for me...
When I saw this product i was sure because it was so cheap i was probably getting junk. Was surprised to find i got an excellent product for a super cheap price thanks amazon!
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 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.
This works great with my PS3, I get 1080i not 1080p but this could be something to do with my TV, not sure what it is rated to or if it really matters.
The KX-FLB751 on paper has all that you could want. Fax at 33.6 kbps, laser printing, scanner and copier. However, it is very noisy with lots of loud clicking while printing. Also, it does not scan in color. Functionally, it seems to be working fine after one month's use. It also has an attractive physical appearance. Just one of those devices that needed a little more tweaking before being released. Perhaps the next model will correct the above.
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 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.
This item along with another from the same supplier was defective. There was evidence of prior use(sticky residue). No response from the seller until negative feedback was given. Then the RMA process was punative and not worth the expense of returning the item.
It doesn't work. No matter what I tried on my WinXP laptop, I could not get it to work. I tried the suggestions at Amazon. I tried the suggestions at Palm. I tried the suggestions when I googled it. I downloaded every driver I could find that supposedly made it work. When that didn't do it, I even mixed and matched everything. Nothing got it to work. Palm USB kit is overpriced wishful thinking.
No need to run out of battery power ever again. Houses either two XT lithium camera batteries or six AA size NIMH.But even better is the design that improves handling in vertical shots. It doubles the value of the camera body at a bargain cost. Every professional Canon Rebel XT owner should have one.
I bought this device two months ago. I must say, over everything else, that which has impressed me the most is the astounding battery life. I listen to this thing five or six hours a day, and in two months, I'm only on my third battery. They are not kidding when they say that the battery life is 70 hours--it actually seems to be much more than that.I enjoy the fact that it is very small (about 2 inches by 1 inch by 1/2 inch). It slips into the pocket of even my most small-pocketed pants, is great for working out or just walking to class. The device also features an option to turn on/off the LCD-backlight so at night I can see what music I'm listening to, and during the day I can turn off the light-display to save battery life.The options on this thing are great. You can adjust bass and treble, AVLS (which I haven't used yet, actually), and stereo-phonics. It can be set to repeat one song, one folder's worth of songs, or your entire list of songs. The sound quality was lovely, very clear, and the controls are sleek, sexy, and very easy to use. The volume control is on the bottom of the device, and the (+) control is raised and the (-) control is lowered so that you can just feel it in your pocket without having to take it out to adjust the volume.The software it comes with is very easy to use and allows you to put your songs into folders before transferring them to the player. The way I have mine set up is I've put folders corresponding to the types of music. Basically, when I'm walking to class, I play my "Club Music" folder; when I'm waiting in line I play my "Hard Rock" folder; when I'm relaxing I play my "Soft Music" folder--you get the idea. I have 179 songs in six folders--hours and hours of music play customized to fit my mood.Now onto my problems with it.The player doesn't actually play MP3s, only Atracs. I'm not sure if all "MP3" players are like this. Mind you, it comes with the software to convert your MP3 files into Atrac files and the USB cable you'll need to transfer the Atracs into the device. However, I found it to be a slight inconvenience to have to double my song list, which took a great deal of time to do on my computer. Also, since I didn't want to have to take up so much space, when I was done transferring the Atrac versions of my MP3s to the device, I deleted them. This meant that everytime I wanted to delete songs from the player and add new songs to it, I had to remake the Atrac files using the SonicStage software it comes with. I would've preferred to have the ability to simply transfer my MP3s directly to the device as-is.My other problem with the device was that, careless me, I would let it roll around in my coat pocket or my backpack when not playing. I'll admit this is a bit my fault, but bits of lint and an eyelash have gotten stuck underneath the clear covering. I've attempted to use compressed air to remove the dirt, to no avail. This is only a minor problem and doesn't interfere with playback at all. Just a reminder to take better care of your electronics, as I should have.Overall, I found this player to be well worth the price. I'm exceptionally pleased, and feel that I've gotten my money's worth. Especially now, when I think back to my CD-player days when I'd need an 18-pack of AA batteries to get through the month, I'm grateful for this wonderful device.
This was purchased to create a fast link to a new HOME SERVER with a gig NIC. It was PnP, that simple. Just make sure you use CAT 5e or CAT 6 wire. to get the speed
I ordered a new WRT350N router on July 19,2008. ANTOnline shipped a old/reburbished item and no Setup CD and documentation in the box. The package is unsealed and the item old/used router. There is no luck to contact the Seller ANTOnline. I have to end up to filled a complain with AMAZON.
I received this item fairly quickly and expected comparable quality in the product as I had received in the shipping. When I attempted to use the ink, however, it was barely better than the empty cartridge I had just removed. Looking at the package, I found the ink had expired in 2009; though the ink was technically "new" (unused), it was not in any usable condition. It also arrived with only the inner plastic package (no HP box). Fortunately, this order was fulfilled by Amazon and I was able to return the cartridge for a refund, but I will not be buying from this seller again.
The Flat LCD has bright color, decent sound, and many input options. I was dissapointed in the DVI input - I plugged my macbook pro in and found the image quite grainy. I was also dissapointed with the composite in - I pluged my video ipod in and the resulting image wasn't great either. All aside however, my xbox 360 going through the component looks fantastic. Even with games that have fast moving action, there is very little ghosting - the TV really keeps up. The graphics look very sharp. I played a DVD through the xbox and it looked very good as well. When I stopped thinking of this TV as a monitor I came to terms that the TV part is great, but it isn't a monitor. The DVI port is a bit missleading. There really should just be an HDMI port. Overall though - great TV for little money.
I purchased these and tried many different configurations; you are give a variety of little pieces yuo can use to customer the "fit: to your ear. Bottom Line: the did not fit any better or worse than any other ear buds that I have owned.
I bought this to use on my Viewsonic gTablet and it works excellent and will hold it in normal mode or in the vertical/portrait mode. I was surprised how small it was but it holds the tablet very well. You will not regret buying one of these little stands!
I have used the WUSB54G adapters almost since they were introduced, they install and configure easy and are very reliable, we have 8 of them running anywhere from 8-15 hours a day M-F and I have only had to replace 2 of them (to be fair the first one died because someone sat on it, breaking off the antenna)
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 bought this case for my camera in 2005 and it was great, easy to use, all the buttons for the camera were accessible and I took hundreds of pictures underwater with never a leak in sight. The first time out I ran out of space on my memory card while I was shooting and found myself floating underwater reviewing and deleting pictures. The case is bulletproof and 5 years of ocean, river, and lake use and it's still water tight.
The keyboard works at a decent distance from the transmitter, though I agree with the review that the backspace key is really small which is weird, and the keyboard keys aren't very user friendly, they require a little extra effort to push and aren't very smooth. But the mouse is the real issue. With fresh batteries the mouse and transmitter have to be about 2 feet from each other, so you essentially have the transmitter cord strung to your work area instead of a mouse and keyboard strung across. What's the point of that? The "instructions" (which are a joke) say that as the batteries get weaker, the signal will as well. I'm sure that the mouse will be unusable in no time. If we had known we would have spent more money on something with a better range. This is a waste.
I have only positive things to say about this camera. We took it to Orlando with us last year....even recorded while riding splash mountain and it did fine! I like how light-weight it is and how easy it is for me to use. Guess if I had to say one bad thing about it, that would be that my husband has trouble using it since it's small and harder for him to hold.
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.
I have a love hate relatonship with my Zen Micro...or should I say Micros, because I'm on my third in eight months.I wanted a Zen over an iPod because I planned to use it at my gym, which broadcasts the audio for the TV programming via FM radio. At the time, I don't think iPod had an FM radio, though that may have since changed. To be honest, I also liked the idea of having something a little bit different from the ubiquitous iPod.I got it in July and had it for a day or two before it started locking up when I tried to shut it down. I wasn't thrilled, but could work around it by popping the battery out to reset it. The touch pad was a little funky, but I adapted and found it easier (though not easy) to use over time.Then my up/down scroll went out in October. That involved some protracted e-mail exchanges with tech support, and I ended up having to return it. By January, I had a warranty replacement, which worked for all of 48 hours before it locked up on start up and refused to do anything. More quality time with tech support, more fruitless attempts at a solution, and two months later, I'm on my second warranty replacement.I really wanted to like this thing, and when it's working, it's great. I even have the TravelDock with the speakers so I can play it around the house or in my office w/o headphones. I love having all of my music in a teeny little package that can go to the gym, on a plane, etc. But I could do the same thing with an iPod, hopefully with fewer issues. Every time the thing has failed, it's taken my entire song collection with it, and I've had to start over with each replacement. Between that and all of the time that I've been without a functioning player, I can't really recommend it.I may be foolish or just optimistic: I'm in the process of transferring my songs to the third player even as I write this. But if it fails one more time, I'm throwing it away and buying an iPod.
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.
I went through 3 different enclosures, that all stopped working within 3 months before I bought this one. I've now had this enclosure for about 2 years, and it's still going strong. I've even bought 4 more of them for other projects. The option to use USB or Firewire is great, the ability to daisychain them together to save ports on your computer is great, and they work wonderfully.
This particular projector is no longer in production, but InFocus is still producing lots of similar, more up-to-date products. InFocus seems to be a popular brand to have in schools as both my college and the high school I now work at have them in every classroom. I really like this projector! It's bright enough to see in my apartment with ambient light from the glass door in the late afternoon, and it has good resolution with a crisp focus. It's not HD or anything, but it certainly is comparable to most computer monitors. The keystone and other adjustment features are not very delicate, but the functionality is available if needed. Overall, I like it, and I ordered a second one too!
I purchased a PQI memory card and it died after about two months.Although PQI advertises a lifetime guarantee on their memory products and their website has you fill out an RMA request form and email it to them as an attachment, the email address they give is invalid. All subsequent emails to PQI regarding the invalid email address and warrantee processing were not responded to.According to the Better Business Bureau "this company has an unsatisfactory record".
This is a great stand. It's compact and easy to use. I keep it inside the case with my tablet. I've used it for a 10 inch tab, a 7 inch tab, and my phone too. It works well with all these devices.
HDMI cables are one of those things that most consumers get taken advantage of on because they just don't know any better. The cable doesn't need to be a $50 gold plated cable, this cable isn't carrying an analog signal. Its a digital signal on a six foot cable so as long as the device on the receiving end can rebuild the signal the picture will be just as good as the $50 monster cable. If it is not then you have a problem! Great product at an unbelievable price.
No where on the page does it say you can only buy one card at a time but just tried to purchase more than one and got a message saying there was a limit on how many you could purchase (I was trying to buy 2). So if you buy this with the idea of saving a few bucks but then have to pay a few bucks to have it shipped to you it's rather pointless. Might as well just buy it right off of Xbox Live!Yeah, I guess you can try and find something else to buy to add to the cart but that's Amazon's way of trying to force you to purchase something along with the card. Which I don't need or want anything else right now. Very annoying that this policy isn't stated anywhere on the product page and you only find out when you go to check out!Edited to add - you are only allowed to buy one card ever - once you've bought one that's it! This should be clearly stated! You only find this out after you've added the card to your cart, start the checkout process and then get a message saying "one per customer".
I got this almost 3 months back n I like the quality & the ability to hook up with any FM receiver as it is stand alone(doesn't require to be connected with car charger).Other than the +ve points mentioned in some of the reviews, it has some cons as1) The connector is very loose, doesn't have a clip as the iPod's data cable.2) Once it gets disconnected say just by accident, its very hard to set it back again to transmit. I have to pause my iPod n let it switch off by its own. After that when I connect it again then it starts working.Moreover its a good buy.
I searched extensively for a wireless mouse before zeroing in on this one. This is an awesome buy at an affordable price. Works great even at a distance from the laptop and has a good ergonnomic design in its category. The size of the mouse helps me grip it better. I can rest my hand on the mouse without the fear of pressing any of the buttons. The only small glitch I feel is the weight. It would have been even better if the mouse was a little more light. Irrespective I would strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-performing wireless mouse with good ergonomics.
So far so good... My wife got this shower radio for Christmas. The digital tuner works well, and the radio sounds good. We had to use the FM antenna to receive all of the channels. To use the antenna, you attach it to a suction cup, which is included. $50 is expensive, but well worth it!
THIS is an excellent CB. I bought three and they work beautifully.7-9 mile range with a decent antenna. MUCH further with SSB.
This is the worst purchase I ever made. The machine will not run for more than 4-6 hrs at a time. If you leave it with the power on you have to manually unplug it and let if "rest" for 3-4 hours before it will open the DVD server. I sent if back under warranty and they returned it saying there was nothing wrong. I won't Buy RCA again.
Excellent product, we purchased one several months ago and were so happy we purchased a second one. We were disappointed to discover that the second one was a much older version of the 720.
i bought this bag for my sony hdr-sr11 camcorder and the camera fits just right in the bag. plus there is just enough space for the power adapter as well. the zippered pocket on the lid inside is good for remote and maybe one cable. there are 2 pockets one on each end for batteries lenses ect. plus a front pocket also good for cables. very happy with purchase. fits my needs fine if you need a bag with really good padding, look at more expensive bags. for most people this bag will work great. the battery is as advertised. i would recommend to friends.
I wanted to get rid of those pesky wires, so after some research I bought one of these to see if it would work in my desktop. The day it arrived I followed the directions and it was picking up my wireless router signal within 5 minutes of opening the package. Needless to say, I bought another one the same day for my wife's desktop and they have worked flawlessly for a month now. Both are XP systems.
I have the Viewsonic G-Tablet, which is a smokin' hot 10-inch Wifi tablet. I use it for a lot of things at work and home, but mostly I have Pandora playing my music for me.On recommendation of a xda-developers.com member I bought this stand and couldn't be happier. It is extremely sturdy, adjusts quickly and easily and, above all, is dirt cheap and folds to fit in my little neoprene snuggie case pocket.In Landscape mode it is rock-solid and withstands even my ham-handed taps and slides without budging. In Portrait mode it is secure enough as long as I don't get too enthusiastic. The power adapter tip is not impeded at all in Landscape, but it is pretty close in Portrait. It COULD stand a couple more detents, but for a cheap piece of plastic - it fills the bill just right. Overall, I highly recommend this for ANY 10-inch tablet (Xoom, ipad, G-Tablet, etc.)as it is quite a bargain.
i wasnt sure what to expect when i ordered this bag, but it really is fantastic.i am never in need of a pocket i don't have, and it keeps my macBook dry even in the roughest portland rain.
I would rate the eBook reader 5 stars, however, I just received it and have only downloaded one periodical.It was easy to register. Initially it did not accept the registration - I had the adapter in and shouldn't have - after that adjustment, it processed smoothly and quickly.I purchased the eBook based on a number of positive reviews I read here and after comparing prices online. I had the same experience as another reviewer, after plugging in the unit to charge the battery, the unit would not come back on.I pressed the reset button and was back in business.It really is a neat product, functional, lightweight, comfortable, easy to use and read, and flexible. Like most new things, it takes some time to learn all the bells and whistles.I am looking forward to using it often...
This laser surface thermometer works perfectly for most surfaces. It can't be easily used for boiling foods because it measures the bubbles temp instead of the food temp, and the bubbles have air inside making the bubbles markedly less in temp than the food being measured. It's still a great product for the cost.
I bought a Voice Recorder Sony (not digital) but due to my job requirement, I have changed it for Olympus VN-960PC 128 MB Digital Voice Recorder which has PC Link (mandatory in my case). Good price, nice design, light weight.If you are looking for a light voice recorder with PC link and not too much expensive, the Olympus VN-960PC 128 MB Digital Voice Recorder is a excellent option.
Although this universal remote is highly rated, I found it to be not only confusing to program, but even when programmed, it did not work as promised. I have widely available components (Sony, Samsung, DISH TV, etc.), but the remote could not identify them. I was further frustrated when I called Logitech service. After spending at least an hour with a tech support person who was unable to help, I was referred to a next-level supervisor, whom I was never able to get on the phone because of long delays. I finally gave up and returned the product. This kind of hassle just ain't worth it. Sorry.
Bought this router to set up a wirelss network on a farm.As soon as we hooked it up we got a usable signal at 800'.Pretty amazing considering trees and a hill are between the gateway and the adapter on the remote pc.Sadly the signal is about 50" short of the building we need internet access .Was unable to connect with a G laptop but didn't have enough time to try and fix the problem.
I am a mystery shopper and this is a great recorder. It is easy to use and it picks up voices from a pocket in my purse. I also use it with a microphone. You can file the voice recordings into different folders and the recorder is small so it is not obvious. I am very pleased with voice recorder.
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.
This device did not work properly from the get-go. It fails to hold a channel for more than a minute before the audio dissolves to noise. Sending it to the next station meets with the same result. It was a total waste of money.
I love this scanner. I've already logged most of my favorite magazine articles on it, just scanning it STRAIGHT to a PDF file!!!!! that is an amazing feature, I love it!the picture quality is great! I scanned some of my baby pictures, put them on a CD, got them printed at WalMart and people couldn't believed I SCANNED them, because they looked so good. I don't want to leave off one of the coolest features: multiple pictures scans! you can put in 4 pictures (or more or less) and it will scan all of them, then automatically crop and save them as all different files! it's quite incredible, trust me.scanning the negatives is also an amazing feature, VERY convenvenient. you can look at the pictures I took to see how it all works. just click on the "customer images" and you'll see them. but you clip in the negatives and it lights it up from the back THEN scans it. the quality is VERY good, but one thing you have to make sure to do is blos it off, because the scanner is so efficient that it picks up on dust and minor imperfections on the negatives. you can scan 4 negatives OR 2 35 mm slides - which I haven't tried yet - but I will.another neat feature is that you can copy it straight from the scanner, it never saves it to your computer or anything, it just sends it straight from your scanner to your printer! just like copying. and you can set your print quality to low (which for pictures and PDF files sometimes turns out lighter and easier to read (at least on my printer)) and it comes out really fast and clear and it's really cool.let's not forget to mention the PRICE! it's amazing...for what you get, I mean come on! $85! and you can do almost anything with it (scanner-wise)so I would DEFINITELY recommend this AMAZING product to anyone! whether your on a budget and want a good scanner for the price OR if you have more money then you know what to do with and want a good scanner - this fits EVERYONE's budget and needs.***see customer pictures***
This is a great case to set up any overclocking system. The top fan acts as a central vent for rising heat, and the numerous fan ports bring in or push out air on all but two faces of the case.The blue glow of the fan LEDs can help add pizzaz to your custom rig and allows you to do some showing off.Variable speed fans also allow for noise control if you aren't going to Overclock your system.Hard drive ports have thumb screw chassis for easy installation. Case sides also have thumb screws.The front ports for audio, USB, and firewire are in excellent and smart locations.Overall, I really don't have any complaints for this case...at all! It's sturdy and good to go.
i put these speakers in a 2004 ford ranger 2dr edge, the sound quality is unmatched. i have had everything from kicker to alpine in the past and these speakers blow them out of the water with no doubt!!! they are a must buy! and water proof! you just cant beat that for future or current leaky windows.
i recently bought a ps3 and an hdtv but neither came with an hdmi cable. this was the best buy i made, stores try to sell this same cable for 40$ which is a huge rippoff if u can get it for 5$ (the price plus shipping)
Bought these for my son. He's a long-distance runner who needs ear buds that won't fall out. These are the very thing. Jump, run, do hand-stands. They stay in so you can keep listening to your music without the frustration of re-plugging your ears.
Do you ever wonder what is in a persons mind when they buy something for the wrong reason, or expect a product to do things A+ in areas in which it doesn't specialize. This is ebookman, an ebook reading machine, that is its main function; its speciality. Its like doctors, there r specialists who hone in on one thing. People who rate this product as bad expecting it to be a wonderful pda organizer or mp3 are whacko. I love some of these reviews that explain and explain, taking up more room about the shortcomings of the things the machine doesn't specialize in.Pure and simple: I bought ebookman 911 'cause it reads books. I have a whole pasel of 1930's pulp fiction stories in my pc and i don't like being stuck reading in front of it. Ebookman allows me to read in a comfortable environ. The screen is huge, the fonts r big and comfortable and now i can relax and read all those fun electronic books. This product is great because you don't have to sit there and buy ebooks, there is an application called franklin viewer that reads text and html files. The fun thing about that, is that there r tons of sites w/ loads of free books on them right for the taking. I mean why pay for an electronic copy of Dracula when you can get it free? I've downloaded a whole bunch of edgar allen poe stories. More cool ideas . . . write a report or whatever, copy and paste it in notepad or wordpad, save this copy as a text, shoot it to ebookman and now you can see your material on the go, whether its a list or a short story. The product features 16 meg memory, huge for books and its expandable, again, don't buy this for a mp3 player, if you want one of those, buy one of those w/ the right memory qualifications and features.The bad, they say if you pull the battery, plunk, you lose your memory, mine didn't do it, and i tested it on purpose! Maybe that prob is fixed . . . but if it doesn't, well, try this, buy the adapter. I mean people whine and whine, but look at it this way, those pocket pcs w/ rechargeable batteries will lose all memory if you run them out; which is kinda like what happens when you yank out your batteries in the machine. If you have the adapter that plugs in the wall . . . you have an external power source, you can replace the batts and machine doesn't know. Don't say the adapter isn't a great idea, it is, especially if you do lots of reading at home. You're on the run, business, personal? If you can take the ebookman you can take the adapter; afterall guys, there r lots of outlets in the world! Take spare batteries w/ you, and be aware of the power already in the machine. There's a meter which tells you.The only bad thing i have to say concerns the set up. The machine should be already set up for you, but it is not. If you turn it on, you get a demo, and the quick set up sheet should be thrown away as it is zero help. To help you out, go to franklins web site under setting up your ebookman, read it first. Download the files your pc needs, then hook up the cradle and your machine, then you have to download the operation file for the ebookman, I accidently did that; but knowing that, you're better off than i was. That was the only crummy thing, plus i had a problem w/ one of my drivers for it, but now that i have it up and running, its irreplaceable. I love it, no matter what anybody else says
I love this product! It works really well and comes with so much stuff. It came in really good condition and has instructions and exchangeable parts.
After spending $40 locally for a HDMI cable, I read on CNET and other sources that expensive cables cannot work any better than cheaper ones. I am using 3 of these cables and I am about to order 3 more (updating TV in bedroom to HD) and I couldn't be happier with them.
My husband has been searching for years for a universal remote that would work with ALL of his components. He finally found it with the Harmony, and it's even easy enough for ME to use, too. What I like about it is the ability to set it up and maintain it on-line. I know because I left the remote on the floor one night, right next to the dog, while I ran upstairs for a minute. When I came back, the dog had decided that the remote was a much better chew toy than his bone. It still worked after that, but I got my husband a new one anyway. I expected to hear lots of bad words being muttered while he went through the whole setup all over again. Instead, he just booted up his laptop, connected the remote to the computer, clicked a few times, and started using the remote! I was so surprised. So, the moral of the story is, (1) don't leave the remote where the dog can get it, and (2) it's really easy to set up a new one if he does!
Bought this to go with our Canon A710. There is a sleeve inside for an extra SD card and a pocket that nicely holds two extra AA batteries. It was exactly what I was looking for in a case.
It blew the fuse within a minitue of plugging my laptop. I do not advocate
My parents got this for me and it does not function at all. It is completely worthless. I spent many frustrated hours trying to get it to work. I'm sure it took a few years off my life.
This is one of those items that performs exactly as you would expect. You will not regret this purchase!
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.
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.)
I gave these a try because of the innovation with twist-to-fit, reasonable price and the different sizes of silicone covers included. I must have small ear openings because I can't get these to stay in my ear with any of the different fittings. I'd also say the cord is very thin and easily susceptible to entanglement.
Bought this just before I went into the hospital. Got out and had it hanging on the wall in the bedroom. PERFECT. I was so happy. Sharp crisp images and full screen ;)
I love this tuner! It gives me 3 presets of my choice, so there is always a station availbule. The price cant be beat, not for this nice of a tuner.
I purchased this item a few weeks ago and i"m very pleasedwith this item so far. My only reason for giving it 4 starsinstead of 5 is that there's no instruction explaining howto activate the multi region codes. But you can find themat the Information Superhighway website. Once you find yourcode and follow the proceedure, Presto! , it works like acharm. It will play region codes 1 through 6 with noproblem. This unit is well worth the price. What a Bargin!!!!!!!!
I'm currently using this hub to run multiple devices on my Mac. I'm using Parallels and Windows 7 and having no association issues whatsoever. Setup was very easy and it works every time. It's not the most modern looking device, and if you don't like LED lights (the front is completely lit up) you won't like this. However it's small enough to hide away easily. I would recommend this product.
This unit was the easiest thing I had ever setup. I purchased it to use with my URC MasterControl RF30, as recommends on Amazon, and all I had to do is plug it in and stick the IR wires on each IR receiver for each component. The IR wires have a nice flat end with two-sized tape on them already. It is working great and was very easy to setup.
This is product is a good investment when it comes to download videos/movies/photos/podcast. Im in favor of this product because of its features.I have already download over 500 music/photos/videos/movies from itunes store and still downloading more within a month. This player is a good value for the price.
I bought this as a gift. It was a Christmas present, therefore, I have no idea as to the performance of this product.
I use this product both at home and at work. It's nice to be able to connect all of the computers throughout the house using this adaptor. It also works great in the school where I teach. All of the computers in the building are connected to the internet through the linksys adaptors. I haven't had any problems yet.
The toner was received quickly and it works just as well as the brand name. I'm very pleased so far!
FM worked great - many more stations came in. Didn't try AM, since I needed an adapter for stereo port and I never listen to AM anyway. Do wish it had a power button on it..
Once I realized there was an R and L to these, they fit perfectly and worked great for my half-marathon a few weeks ago. I never adjusted them once and they did not hurt my ears. Sound is decent.
I've bought 4 more pairs of these after having one pair for a year. That one went out after the wire was snagged and pulled it to far. I've had the other four since August 2004 and haven't opened any of the others yet. I like that it only has one wire running down the left side instead of one on both sides. They fit snugly over my ears before I stretched them by wearing them on my hat above my ears, which I do often and just turn the volume up a little. Maybe that's a little inconsiderate to others that may not like my music, but I've never had any complaints.And I love the bass these pump out, it's cool feeling the air move! They kind of whistle if you're in a windy area though, it doesn't bother me but it may bother some people.
This is probably the best magnifier I have used, in a very long time. I read maps with it and finally, I have a glass that is large enough to see surronding areas without moving the glass all around.
I tried wireless headphones from Sharper Image and though pricey, the reception was poor with echoes. The Sennheiser is crystal clear, easy to use and high quality. The feature which enhances word clarity is especially nice. The whole family loves them.
The S50 was my first foray into digital photography, and after reading reviews online, I bought one 2.5 years ago.What I liked:1.) Nonproprietary memory (uses CF cards). Newer Canons use SD cards mostly (I believe).2.) Flexibility: sized slightly larger than a compact (and quite a bit heaver), but full functioned. I was coming from a 35mm SLR and wanted to have some control over my shots without shelling out a few thousand for a digital SLR (at that time).3.) Good optics. Don't remember which review I read that tested the optical characteristics of the camera[...] but it was among the best of the time.What I didn't like:1.) Bulk: It's a bit heavy and too bulky for a pocket.2.) Proprietary battery. Life is decent, however. I can usually get a full day's shooting on one battery. I have a backup "just in case" that I have only had to use on really heavy shooting days (over 150 shots or so).It's survived a number of trips with me around the world and I love the thing. It got me into digital photography and I'm back in the market for another (probably) Canon compact for my wife. Eventually, I'll dive into a digital SLR....5/5 to Canon!
I've seen a couple reviews that complain about "noise" from this speaker unit. I can only guess that they have the MP3 or CD player turned up so the input to the IM4 is distorted. I, too, can crank up my Cowon MP3 player and get it to distort, but when I turn the volume down on the MP3 player and turn it up on the IM4, everything sounds fine.I would rate these superior to the much less expensive Panasonic SPT70 speakers I have also reviewed, but at a higher price and in a larger package. The bass is definitely better and it will play slightly louder. Sound quality is amazing for a travel speaker.If you can tolerate the weight and size, these are a great option. If you want to take a unit camping or kayaking, the SPT70 is a quarter the weight and much smaller overall.Battery life seems to be better with the IM4, probably because of the digital Type D amplifier circuitry. The AC adapter that comes with the IM4 is super...many adapter plugs to connect it to different types of receptacles. But when you travel, you probably already know that a spare set of AA's is the simplest way to go.Highly recommended based on sound quality. Unit is solid and well-made. I was quite relieved to finally find a set of travel speakers that were NOT designed to work with the iPod, which is an over-rated unit. It's a shame that such a mediocre MP3 player has come to dominate the market and that so many manufacturers design products intended for use only with the Apple players.
Bought this bag for my 10 year old daughter. She brings home a lot of homework and need a sturdy, quality roll-away backpack since she is small for her age. My daughter loved it. Its got lots of room and pockets. I would recommend this item.
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 !
I work at a vet clinic and everybody thought this was hilarious. So much fun, definitely worth the money. I'd buy this again.
These binoculars were purchased for my 4 year old granddaughter who wanted to see a snowy owl. They fit in her hands beautifully and she loves them (and she saw the owl!). They are certainly good for a child, however, I may borrow them myself - they are very good binoculars.
Jut pop the cartridge in and it works fine, of course. Amazon sold it for about $13 less than everone else. With free shipping and handling, what's not to like??
I thought I was getting a deal on these headphones but no matter how little you pay for these...it is not worth it.
The Tamrac camara case exceeded my expectations for an inexpensive small camara case.The quality is good and has sufficient pockets for SD cards, spare batteries and a USB cable.
Absolutely what I needed. Have traveled parts of Europe with this, packed with a D80 and 18-200 lens with hood. Also in there is a card holder, SB-600 flash, portable harddrive, 50mm lens, cleaning clothes. Plus I love the extra space at the top to put gloves, snack or anything else you might need in a day of photography.
I bought this product to work with my Dell Inspiron laptop running WinXP Pro. So far it works great with my wireless mouse, keyboard, and digital camera plugged in simultaneously. The AC power ensures that your USB-powered devices will work properly. However, there is one issue to be aware of: this hub only works when plugged into AC power, which was not clearly indicated in the specs. For this reason, it is not a good hub for laptop users on the go, which is why I give it only 4 stars. Other than that, it is a solid performer. It is small, so it doesn't clutter your desktop too much, and has rubber feet to keep it from sliding. The AC adapter is sideways so that it only takes up one plug, which is a nice detail. This would be a good choice if you are planning to use it for a desktop, particularly if you have several USB-powered devices.
I love the idea of a &quot;back&quot; button on the mouse, but both my husband and I did not like feel of this mouse or how heavy it is. I am prone to wrist problems and this mouse hurt my wrist - I am returning it. Also did not track as well as the little logitech optical wheel mouse we use now
I don't often write reviews. In fact, I've never written an Amazon review. But because of this product, I felt that it was so superbly lackluster in quality, that even I, a technology guru, could not get this router to setup for a week, and after that week, the firmware would not be upgraded beyond the factory default (from 2007, mind you) firmware. God awful device. Would never recommend. So frustrated with this device that I am swearing off D-link products altogether.
I purchased one of these a year ago to replace an aging Speedstream modem and Linksys router. It does a better job of holding a connection than any other modem I've owned in the last 10 years. And every couple of months or so the Linksys would just act goofy and I'd have to cycle the power to get it to behave again. I've never had to do that with this box.It's smaller than either my old modem or router was, yet it replaces both of them. I appreciate the space savings.I also found that on my questionable phone line, I get better performance out of this modem than I did out of older ones. Performance varies based on line conditions, but it's consistently a 100K-200K faster than my old modems could ever manage.Now, for the bad. I wasn't very impressed with its wireless, but admittedly I've never been able to get any wireless device to work well in my house. My Linksys was a little bit better in that regard. I finally gave up and just ran Ethernet to where I wanted computers.The device does run hot, but I keep it in my basement and that seems to help. So far, the heat hasn't affected the device's reliability.And yes, as others have said, the unit's browser interface is primitive. But the only times I've had to access it were to set it up initially, and to check its status when I was curious about the speed I was getting. It's adequate for that, so I don't worry about that very much.I don't regret the purchase, and recommend it without hesitation to anyone who needs to replace an old DSL modem.
This rechargeable battery is not easy to find in the stores. I had no problem once I went on Amazon. Price was comparable and shipping extremely fast.
STAY AWAY... Way to bog for 13". It is bigger than the sleeve I use for my 15" MBP. does not fit in my back pack like the 15" and is useless. to return will be $12.95 shipping. add the 5.99 I paid to get it shipped to me, does not make it worth the return. wase of $$$$
What's the point of having a modem if it doesn't work properly? I haven't been able to stay connected to the internet. Looking at the connection signal at the bottom of the window, after about 30 seconds, the transfer signals are off. Shortly after I can disconnected. First I thought it was my computer or my ISP but I barrowed another modem and I stayed connected for hours!
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 picked up this little beauty to replace both an ancient and cranky 5-disc CD Player and a single disc DVD player. I now have breathing room in the old entertainment center, so even my antique turntable can take a creaky spin every now and again.Seeing that I can't connect a toaster without help, I called on my trusty better half to unravel the mystery of setting it up. In non-technical language, a.k.a. plain English, this is what you need to know about this mighty machine:1. The manual needs a lot of work. It's neither user-friendly nor idiot-proof. Ditto for the boxy silver remote.2. It is easy to set up if you already know how to do that sort of thing. (We have component video connections to the TV and digital coaxial connections to the receiver.)3. It gives excellent sound from both CDs and DVDs. With the benefit of 5.1 surround, movies like Master and Commander can literally move you, and CDs have never sounded better.4. It is as convenient as a 5-disc CD changer as it is a 5-disc DVD player, except that when you're playing more than one CD you'll need to put it in "CD Mode" first.5. It can easily play different types of media, such as audio Cds, MP3s, DVDs and those other mysterious formats - just put in the discs and play away.6. The video quality is very good on a regular TV. You can set up different pre-defined picture quality modes, or customize to suit your own taste if you're a techie or a buff. If you have difficulty making up your mind, ignore this option.7. The player is chock full of options, but you have to explore for yourself, which can be a bit confusing until you get the hang of it. Read the manual, you say? See Item 1 above.8. There's on-screen information for MP3s and photo CDs, with different views available for the contents. (Groups/folders or entire playlists)9. I can't comment on the progressive scan feature, since I don't have an HD or HD-ready TV - yet. (Still waiting for that lottery win)10. It is supposed to play DVD-Audio discs, but you need 6.1 channel inputs on your receiver to play them. Unfortunately, our receiver is lacking these inputs, but then again, I am also lacking any DVD-Audio discs.Electronics buffs will probably say that it needs a bit of "tweaking" to get it to look and sound just right, but it looks and sounds great to me. All in all a very good player, perhaps excellent when you factor in the price.Amanda Richards, October 1, 2004
The OGV200 takes vonage from barely adequate to completely usable. I've got a 6/8mbit cablemodem, but use it fairly heavily for work. Vonage quality was often too poor to use for business calls. After getting the network optimizer, I get no more complaints from the people I'm calling. Definitely worth buying.
I have purchased three of these dvd players in the past 2 1/2 years, every one of them has had the same problems. Trouble reading dvds, dvds skipping, discs freezing and the manual buttons stopped working on two of the units. The price is right on the unit, but not for the time it worked. I would have been better off spending double or triple the unit price to get one that worked for more than 6 months without a problem. If I could give it less than 1 star I would because thats really what it is worth, nothing.
I recently bought a Palm Z22 and although this PDA is a wonderful product at a great price, I was SHOCKED to see that the company seriously recommends the use of and includes a clear plastic, very sticky, adhesive sheet to be "STUCK" ontop of the screen for protection ?!?!! They also recommend that you purchase extras and change the "monster" after a few months usage. Since it is exactly like the clear sticky backed plastic sheets one would use to PERMANENTLY laminate a library card or Social Security card, there is no way that this "protector" could be easily or safely removed. I too had air bubble problems and I was so careful when applying it. To use the suggested credit card to "smooth" air bubbles out only makes them worse and makes the glue where the air was turn an opaque white. Not to mention that even though I carefully washed and dryed my hands first, and used camera lenz paper gently on the screen before applying the sticky monster, I still managed to get 3 microscopic pieces of towel fuzz, 2 air bubbles and one tiny dog hair,and I dont even have a dog,under the sticky mess. They must be crazy to even think that this could have been a good idea for even one second. Bet they never tried to stick one on. Now what they should included for screen protection is a piece of that thin, clear plastic that eyeglasses sometimes have stuck on the lenses with tiny advertising, that sticks just by static and the softness of the plastic. Also they make Christmas window decorations and car window stickers out of this stuff especially because it does not need glue to stick and does not DAMAGE the surface it is clinging on to. I have a Sierra Club sticker about 6" long that sticks to the inside of my car window, WITHOUT THE NEED OF GLUE. I feel like sending this company an email about this. It is such a seriously DUMB idea. There is no way that your screen could possibly look decent after putting a glue backed piece of plastic against its brand new smooth surface. I had to very, carefully pull it off and it wasn't easy. Thank goodness I had cut one of the corners crooked and applied it off to one side so that I could stick my finger nail under the edge to remove it. The glue also makes it impossible to center it straight as it sticks to your fingers and the screen at the slightest touch. If it even slightly comes in contact with your bare fingers,and try putting it on without using your fingers, it leaves a white blurry finger print mark. A good idea made of the WRONG material. Do not buy, do not even try to use it without the risk of damage to your screen. Save it to protect a paper library or something where it will never have to come off.
Cable that never let you down! Try it, only you know the different.
This Sound system for a Home Theater in a box is just amazing for the price! I liked it so much my brother bought the same one! Awesome you plug the supplied mic to the amp, and it auto adjusts all the speakers for your room, I thought thats pretty cool. The sub hits pretty hard too, makes the dishes upstairs rattle in the cupboards. For the price, I would say you can't beat it!
Looked at all the reviews for 7 port hubs. Chose the D-Link because of its small size. After 4 months of use . . . it works well - powers 6 devices with no problems. Like the small size. Doesn't get too hot. Would definitely buy it again.
The cables are a great value and like all HDMI cables, they either work or note. These work just fine with my Onkyo 606 and Sony TV. Helps to avoid the monster rip off.Cool beans!
Although this product was listed as the opposite as the BNC to female SMA, it had an additional wire inside the end that prevented its use with a male threaded antenna. Also the shipping was too high on this item.
I purchased the SanDisk 2.0 GB SD Memory Card prior to my vacation. I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of disk space to take pictures without maxing out my card. Vacation was great and so are my pictures. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
I got this all-in-one more for its text printing, scanning, copying and faxing capabilities. So I really did not expect that much from its photo printing capabilities. (I don't even have a digital camera.) I must say that after dabbling in some photo printing from some pictures I scanned and from some picture files I have been emailed I am very impressed. The pictures are very life-like and vivid. The text printing even at draft mode is very acceptable. The unit is very easy to set up as well. The automatic document feeder is a great convenience. All-in-all, this all-in-one has been terrific.I have only had it for a few days so I cannot give it a 5 star rating yet. So far my only criticism of it is that it is rather noisy and busy doing stuff even while it is not in use.
I use the data traveler between 2 machines. The older of the 2 machines that I have does not have the ability to burn CD's, so I found this a very Convenient method to transfer information. I also like the ability to put the device on my key ring when I need to leave.
For guys like me that regularly watch DVDs on a small screen(14") television, the EZ View Letterbox elimination option isa real life saver. EZ View gives me the option of eliminatingletterboxing by expanding the center of the image and croppingthe sides, which is basically how Widescreen (16:9 ratio) moviesare "panned and scanned" to fit into a Fullframe (4:3 ratio)television screen. This option makes it easier to view thecenter of action in movies that don't have a Fullframe versionavailable. In particular, this feature made it possible toproperly view some of my favorite movies that are only avail-able in a 2:35 ratio, such as Tora! Tora! Tora!, Zulu and TheThin Red Line, without the image getting so compressed as tobe unviewable. I thank Samsung for giving us the ability tomake the trade off ourselves between image compression andcropping off the sides of the movie.
It is what I expected. I liked the function of Retractable cord for easy cord management. It is easy to use and works.
It played okay. Definitely not going to stand up to the new stereo systems. The recording part of it didn't work at all. We are sending it back. A big disappointment
quick service,good products also cheap price,works great love amazon great service and good information.. love to shop amazon,I will be back in the future.
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...
This is a fantastic lens. The optics, focus, rendition, build is of the highest standard for canons line-up, even though its EF-S.I mean, with all the high quality L-lenses in canons line-up for FF, one could get the impression that canon is not really serious about their APSC offerings, then you come to a lens like this, and it has a way of reassuring you that canon still cares about EF-S lenses. There are a few shining diamonds in the rough of APSC lenses, such as the 17-55 f/2.8 IS and the 15-85mm IS that tell us APSC users that we are taken seriously. This is one of those special lenses that make you feel cared for.On an APSC, the 60mm range is equivalent to 96mm on FF, giving it a field of view approximately equivalent with a 100mm macro on a FF. Some people prefer a little more working distance for distance and things. This is especially true for insect photography, making 100mm more appropriate, or simgas 150mm or canons 180mm. However, for still macro work, such as food and flowers, this is a very appropriate choice. Food was one of the reasons I got this lens in the first place, and also as a double as a portrait lens. The ~96mm range is great for portraits, and the sharpness has made my 50mm lens completely redundant except for low light situations. As a general use lens, it's a little long, but its really a lens for portrait and still macro work.Let us get to build. This lens has a very nice solid feel. It's compact and weighs approximately 330g, making it excellently lightweight. The manual focus is very very smooth, allowing for micro-corrections if need be. It just feels nice to slide that ring around, but it could be a little better weighted like some of the high quality Ziess lenses, but hey, it is certainly smooth enough for all applications and fantastically built, especially for the relatively low price tag.The USM on this lens is fantastic. Certainly lightning fast and deadly accurate. When it comes to USM, this would rank amongst the finest implementations, as I would say it is almost flawless and the best I have ever seen, and I would say its better than many implementations on L lenses. It really only fails in the most difficult of circumstances. So it is a real pleasure to use. In fact, when some of my other lenses focus is bugging me, I mount this lens and shoot with confidence that over 99 percent of my shots will be in focus.The image quality is stunning. In terms of pure sharpness, this lens certainly run rings around the resolution of my sensor at f/4, absolutely tack sharp, phenomenally so. Even wide open, this lens is quite sharp, and certainly sharper than many faster lenses stopped down to f/2.8, the detriment to quality at f/2.8 is very well controlled, and barely noticeable to all but the most avid pixel peepers. This lens ranks amongst canons sharpest lenses, but because it is not Full-Frame, it probably gets overlooked by "serious" APSC users wishing to go Full-Frame in the long run. That said, this is the kind of lens that makes you think you could stick with APSC sensors. If I had to name a single optical flaw of this lens, I would have to say that there are lenses, such as the 135mm L, 85mm L and the 70-200mm (f/4L IS), with better colour and contrast. Don't get me wrong, its contrast is great and colours are great, there are just some lenses that do it better, but it is only worse than much more expensive lenses.Overall, this is a seriously excellent lens for serious APSC sensors. The resolution and image quality is truly special, it just dances with your sensor. This is combined with a good build quality, weight and phenomenal implementation of USM. Highly recommended for those who wish to stay with the APSC range.
We used this camera while on vacation on excursions where our land camera could not be used. We used it in the ocean and underwater shots were impressive. We also used it for regular photos as well. Regular photos are a bit grainy as the film is 800 speed, but the ease of mind that it gave us that we would not have to worry about damaging our regular camera was well worth it. One tip - just make sure that there is not a water drop over the lens area when taking pictures out of water as it can blur a portion of your picture. The photo lab advised us that the developed pictures from this camera are of much higher quality than other competing brands.
Bought these in conjunction with Wii HDMI converter, for the price, they work wonderfully. Would normally pay 4times this price at Best Buy, Radio Shack or other appliance store.
I was initially drawn to this model because of the price. It is very inexpensive relative to other port dvd players out there. However, with low price comes lower quality. This became evident within 2 months of use. It simply died; stopped loading any DVDs. I returned it and got a toshiba, which was a little better (I had to return that model a few times as well). My advice, spend a few more bucks, get the better quality plyer unless you are looking for a disposable player that you are only planning on using for a couple of months.
I bought 3 camera's for a trip to Maui. I used them when scuba diving. We took pictures in 45 - 70 foot of water.The visibility was greater than 100 ft. When the pictures were developed, they were either very faint or blank.It seems the camera needs a lot of light to give better pictures. So I would not recommend using them for scuba.Note: we also took picture in 10 feet or water. They look a little better, but still less than desired.
I bought this printer from Amazon.com right before Christmas and have used it primarily for printing photos. I cannot believe how awesome the photos look from something that was as cheaply priced as this printer!! My first photos were taken on Christmas Day and when I showed them to my family members on New Year's Eve, they (nor I) could not believe that they were not professionally processed.I have not yet tried the sample 4x6 canon photo paper that came with the printer, but I can tell you that Epson Premium Glossy 4x6 Photo Paper works great for me with this printer.This printer is fast (4x6 photos print in about 40 seconds)and has a &quot;quiet&quot; mode which make virtually no noise while printing.Although my text printing has been limited, I can say that the print looks great even on the crummy paper I use to print out web pages and such...I whole-heartedly recommend this printer!!!
When I purchased my car in 2006, I was amused it had a cassette player. Now I am very thankful it does. Radio stations are no longer relevant, having succumb to financial pressures and playing the corporate wish list. I like Pandora and wanted to listen to it in my car via my smart phone. I was a bit skeptical purchasing this; wary of the quality of sound it may provide.My worries were not founded as the sound blows away radio and matches CD. The only adjustment I had to do to my car audio was turn up the bass a bit, which I would have had to do with any source. I notice many people have given poor reviews. I suspect this is due to compatibility issues. My recommendation, do purchase and if it is not compatible, you can always return.
Wow, how can something this cheap have this many excellent customer reviews? Don't let the blokes at the retail stores (best buy, circuit city, radio shack etc.) fool you, with HDMI a digital signal is a digital signal; the monster cable they try to sell you will give you no better picture quality than this cable. Please, don't spend $35+ on a cable you can get for a couple bucks. I've had mine for about a month now and it works flawlessly.
It's too expensive for what it is. Besides, it's not completely transparent and gives a "funny" looking to to the screen. It protects though.
I had to order the Sandisk Cruzer Mini instead.I tried two Micros. They both would work once and never again be recognized by my computers.
Makes carrying my alto sax around campus much easier. I would recommend this to anyone with a Protec case. It's inexpensive, simple, and effective.
I love my TomTom 720, except when it broke for no reason. About 4 months after I bought it, the screen just went black. Since then, I've been on the phone with Customer Service twice a week, for many hours. You have to pay for the shipping back if it breaks under the 6 month warranty.It took 2 weeks to get my new one - helpful hint = don't ship USPS! But the new one they sent me didn't work either! So more phone calls later, they are giving me a FedEx label this time and they are paying for the return.If you read this, you need to get the extended warranty at the store you buy it from. Overall, though it product functions well and I really like it. I just wished it didn't break so easily.
This mouse has some great features like option of 'click scrolling' or 'free scrolling' wheel. The narrow base in the back, where the heel of the hand rests, caused discomfort for both myself and my husband. We gave it to friend who has very narrow hands. It fit her perfectly.
I purchased this device to power a USB VGA adapter device. It works fine for this purpose, providing appropriate power.
The memory module worked great. It increased the over all performance of my desktop computer running Windows XP.
I feel like an idiot paying 30 dollars for buying the hdmi I had before. It's a steaaaaaaalllllll! It's the same thing. Great picture for video games!!!!!
I am very happy with the card, but it came without a drivers disk and Tech support never answered my e-mails or returned my calls. I had to go to PNY's site and download the drivers. No biggie if you have an internet connection, but could be a real problem for those who don't have or don't want an internet connection.
I am new into the world of SLR photography and this camera has been great for a newbie. One of my friends, who is an experienced photographer, noticed that the XTi takes dark pictures on the manual settings. This issue is discussed at length in many forums and reviews of this camera and I have not found this to be a major problem. With over 500 shots so far I am really enjoying the camera and can't wait to get more lenses. On the subject of lenses I would get the camera body only and spend a couple hundred more on a better lens to start. With the underexposure issue, I would consider one if the IS (image stabilization) lenses which allows you to take pictures at up to 3 shutter speeds slower with out blurring the image from camera shake.
Love this product. Very lightweight. Leave my laptop on it on my coffee table.Use it on my lap. Great for keeping screen at eye level so you don't have to bend your neck. Gave one as a gife also, they loved it too. Would be nice if they sold at local stores. Highly recommend.
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.
for photo quality, however, might not be perfect. For my stuff, it has worked well.
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.
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!
I used to have a cheap "leather" holster for my Canon Rebel camera, and I almost never used it besides for storage so inconvenient it was. I got this one for my Nikon D90 with 18-200 mm lens and it works amazingly well. Zippers move really smoothly and easily, and the holster itself is very light - just what I needed for my backpacking trips. It's not cheap, but this is exactly the case when you are getting what you paid for! Highly recommended.
Purchased this as a gift for my daughter who walks to work with her notebook computer, etc. She loves it. Excellent back support and lots of pockets to carry STuff. Great product.
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.
I needed help setting up wireless connection. The internet download speed wasn't what it should have been. I used their support twice and still couldn't download their firmware update for the device.Their support is off-shore. The first person was hard to understand. The second contact was OK. Each time they would end the support session after maybe 10 minutes by saying try this or that & if it didn't resolve the issue to call back.I resolved the issue by returning the device.
It works just like it's supposed to, charges my Ipod without any trouble.
I'm an amateur astronomer of over 40 years. I bought these binoculars to use as a backup for my 20 inch Obsession scope. The 7 sisters Pleiades and similar objects look great in this wide field binoculars.Some objects look better in binoculars. Of course for deep sky viewing that require lots of magnification the binoculars can't compete with the scope.Some downers. These binoculars are huge, heavy and bulky. The stars are all over the place hand holding the binoculars. I get the shakes in a few minutes using them. For astronomy these binoculars were NEVER meant for that. DO NOT BUY these binoculars unless you are willing to buy a good quality heavy duty tripod. A cheap light tripod won't cut it...these binoculars are heavy.I knew this and bought an Orion Paragon Plus XHD Field Tripod. Binoculars and this tripod worked great. My two teenage daughters get impatient with me setting up and getting objects with the 20 inch Obsession scope with the Argo Navis and Servo Cat. Now they can use the binoculars to view astronomy objects while I get an object for them to see in the Obsession scope. An easier family outing.The optics in these binoculars are good. The deluxe carrying case is nice and secure. The strap they give to go around your neck to hold the binoculars is laughable. I feel my whole head is going to fall off from the weight of the binoculars...get a quality HD tripod. To get much better binoculars be prepared to spend almost $1,000. These binoculars INMO offer good value for the money.I'm also into rifle 100 yd, 200yd, 300yd target shooting. I already had an average spotting scope and a range finder. With this Celestron 25X100 binoculars for me its easier and quicker to find the bullet holes on the targets. I'm almost 58 and when you get older your eyes are not so good. I use trifocal eye glasses and the eye relief on these binoculars was great. No problems using my eyeglasses and using the binoculars.These binoculars are great if you know before you buy them their limitations ( huge, bulky and too heavy for hand holding).You MUST use a heavy duty tripod for long time Astronomy use. Try them on the 7 sisters Pleiades... you wont be disappointed. 5 stars with limitations.
This case was designed for the first generation 30GB Zen Vision W, NOT the 1st Gen 60GB Zen Vision W...This was not called out on the web-site. As I opened the plastic clamshell packaging, Amazon/ANTonline would not authorize the return of this product.
Cheap and probably a little flimsy (I've only had mine for a week), but it works fine on my iPhone 3G, and the price is right. Pick up a six-pack!The cable is only 28 inches long when fully-extended, with the spool in the middle. And it's much thinner than most USB cables you've seen, being a 3mm by 1mm ribbon. It locks only when fully retracted or fully extended. As I said: flimsy. It wouldn't surprise me if its average useful life is a few weeks, but again, you can always buy a six-pack. Considering how often I need to charge my battery-eating iPhone, I keep the charger by my bed, and two of these USB cables attached to my home and office computers.
I just upgraded from an HP-1200 series to this HP-1300 printer, and I'm extremely pleased. I loved my 1200 series printer, but HP actually managed to make some improvements with this machine. Specifically, it's slightly quicker and runs even quieter. I use my printer a great deal to print long manuscripts, so I really need one with these qualities. The only possible debit is that the printer is slightly larger than the 1200 series - I keep bumping my chair into it, but I think that's a small issue! For the price and quality, you really cannot beat this printer.
I bought the Brother HL-5240 Laser Printer the last week of December,2005. This is my first laser printer, and I wanted something to replace aninkjet printer which became erratic after 25,000 cyles. I'm what I call seriousretired, I'm not going to use the printer in business but I do a lot of printingpursuing my hobbies of genealogy, bridge, and photography. I wanted aproductive black and white printer mostly for text or line type art work, I domy photo printing on an Epson R1800.My first impression was that setup was a breeze. I am running WindowsXP Professional in a Hewlett Packard Workstation xw4100 computer. Thequick setup sheet led me through what to do, and everything loaded off the singleCD furnished with the unit. I understand that if I had Windows XP 64x version,it would have been necessary to go to Brother's website for the printer driver.I loaded up some paper, and ran a few prints of things I had in my harddrive. Yes, it really DOES print 30 pages a minute, of printed text, by the stopwatch!However, there is a ten second delay after sending a print command before thefirst copy begins.With regard to paper. I had LOTS of inkjet paper on hand, and I ran acouple hundred sheets of Hammermill 24 lb inkjet through the Brother beforeI discovered, buried in the Manual, a caution NOT to use inkjet paper! So I gotsome house brand 24 lb printing paper from the local office supply.I thought a good test would be to print out the manual for the unit, since it'son the CD but there's no paper copy included in the box. Besides, I needed acopy of the manual, and having it on the computer was inconvenient. So Ioffer here a set of instructions for BROTHER HL-5240 owners who wouldlike to give their new unit a bit of a test, and get a manual besides: The Manualfor the unit runs 137 pages. My instructions will print it out in booklet mode on35 sheets of paper, using both sides. It will take approximately six minutes.I assume that you have the printer up and running, that you have loadedthe bottom tray with paper, and that you have located the Manual Print (upper)tray, it folds down from the front and some flaps extend; it is light gray plastic.Click on the HL-5240 Program from the program list on your desktop.Click on USERS GUIDE IN PDF FORMAT. I assume you have Adobe Acrobatand can read the user's guide. Click on your part of the World Map (USA Canadafor me). This will bring up the Manual for the HL-5240. Click on FILE. On FILE,Click on PRINT; click on PROPERTIES. At Duplex/Booklet, select BOOKLET.Click on ADVANCED; click on the A/B panel. Next click on BINDING OFFSETand enter the figures 0.4 inches for the binding offset. Next, OKAY each windowin turn.Now, I have just given you the instructions to the printer to print a bookletwith the left edge left unprinted for margin so you can punch and bind the result.Give the print command for using lower tray paper.The printer will begin printing after a minute or so, and should completeprinting one side. This will require about 90 seconds. Draw a light pencil arrowon a corner of the pile of printout before removing it, pointing toward the printer.Take the pile of printout, jog it so it is nice and even, and put it blank sideup in the upper tray with the pencil arrow pointing toward the printer. Click on MPtray on the computer and the printer should complete its run in another 90 seconds.
I have a Powershot A70 that stopped working within a year because of the E18 error. Because it arrived at the Factory Service Center just after 1yr, the repair was not covered by warranty. The charge is ~$115 for repair but the repair work only has a 3month warranty. This is obviously a design flaw which has been carried over to the A75 and several other models. Search the internet and you'll find out how common it is. Instead of fixing the problem, they are using it as an opportunity to make even more money off their customers. DO NOT BUY A CANON CAMERA WITH E18 PROBLEMS!
Ive been using this thing for about 2 years now. It has made it through several airports in the bag while being tossed around. It has survived a couple of boating trips, never fell in the water, but was splashed regularly and the water never got in. Being airtight, my cigars were nice and fresh, even after being in there for 3 days. Plus the cushioning inside is great in that my cigars do not roll around. Highly recommended.
Long ago I shot a Pentax K-1000. Soon after I was shooting the digital APS cameras. Now the DSLR's are affordable; I saw what my father was shooting with his EOS XT and now the XTi is out. I bought an XTi along with the EF 24-105mm lens, image stabilized (IS), L-glass. After a month of shooting I can only say "wow"! Spend the money on the lens. Depth of field and color is excellent. This more than blows away my old point and shoot digital camera. Every time I download pictures there are at least a couple where I say wow, I can't believe how good that is... I'm just a hobby shooter, I dabble in photography, but this camera makes me feel like a pro.I would also highly recommend the Cannon EX580 external flash. Again like the lens, a little bit of cost, but in many of these pics using a bounce flash I can almost not tell I was using a flash at all.
I owned the Sony MDR-EX51LP earbuds before but always had problems with them popping out. Quite annoying, especially when watching dvds at the gym. These earbuds sound just as great but they don't budge in my ear. I'm very happy with them.
I really like this shower radio, the stations come in very clearly. It's easy to use, too. The only reason I gave it 4 stars out of 5 is that the buttons are on top. My shower is in a claw foot tub, with a wrap around curtain. The only place to hang the radio is on the curtain rod, so this means it's up high. This makes the buttons a little hard to get to. Luckily, I know which ones are which without looking, but it would have been a better design if the buttons were on the front. If you have a little shelf or something to put it on, you'll be better off, and really, my complaint is minor. The sound is worth the trouble.
These DJ style headphone is a good addition to our stereo in the house,eveyone enjoys the sound quailty and there very light.Sounds good on all of our stereo outputs. looking into another set. :)
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.
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.
In short, I'm impressed. I've had a Pronto TSU-3000 for about 4yrs now. The screen has finally crapped out and doesn't operate consistently so I decided to replace it with this after seeing a friend's. My system is simpler than it used to be so I felt I could probably get away w/ a more "consumer" focused remote. The configuration software is a little confusing at first. I got used to the technical nature of the ProtoEdit software, so the wizard nature of the Harmony config is a bit frustrating when trying to pull off something more advanced. I was surprised that I just entered model numbers and it configured most (but not all) of the remote functions. I have some tweaking to do to get it where I want it, but I had it up and running and controlling the basics of my entire system in 30min!!! I spent probably 4 full evenings getting my Pronto to that same point 4yrs ago. I'm giving it 4 stars b/c there are definitely some configuration limitations compared to the Pronto, but for the money and ease of setup, this thing is great. For most people, this should be all the remote you need. I also REALLY like the hard buttons after living w/ a touch screen for 4yrs. Touch screens sure LOOK cool, but they're a pain to use on a daily basis.
This camera is excelent!! I have tried in the past Dlink's and linksys's, and they are ok, but with this one I can point wherever I want to see.I can also zooom easy by moving the center wheel on my mouse.This one have no mic (no sound), there is one for 60.00 more that can provide that feature if needed.
It was a nice little speakers. Good sound quality for the size and the price. Only missing a remote controller... :)
I bought this little portable speaker thinking it was rather low cost and convent, I was totally wrong.First, I had to buy 4 AAA batteries, which was a lot of power for such a tiny speaker. Then I found out that if I did not remove the batteries after each use they would leak acid.The volume was very low, even with my S9 (an audio player) volume turned up to max the volume was nominal at best. It almost felt like the speakers could not handle the load.That turned out to be real, one speaker died after a month, then the other. The plastic that the unit was made out of would break off into small pieces, it didn't last even 2 months.This is just not worth the money and is not convent in any way. I got an iLuv speaker case afterwards, which only needed 2 AA batteries and didn't leak, had much better sound and volume at the same cost and much happier with it.
Exactly what I needed - perfect length and gave me a pure digital signal from end to end. Also purchased a few cheap female to female hdmi adapters to extend it if needed. Much cheaper than Best Buy, highly recommended
I wasn't sure if buying a $2 HDMI cable was the smartest idea when most out there are in the $20-$30 range. I bought this to hook up my PS3 to my Sony TV. This may only be $2 but it is no different from a $30 cable. The quality is absolutly amazing compared to what it used to be. My PS3 is crystal clear and no different quality from my friends who have bought $25 cables. You do have to consider some things before you buy. My TV only has one HDMI output, meaning I couldn't have the DirecTv box and PS3 hooked up to my TV at the same time. Some may have more than one HDMI output. If not you might want to consider buying an HDMI splitter, allowing you to hook up two different things at once. It is 6 feet which might be a problem for some people but is not for me.Pros-Cheap price, same quality as an expensive one.Gold plated, meaning better quality and less likely to break down.Great picture for my PS3 to TV.Cons-(Minor ones)Might need HDMI splitter6 feet may or may not be enough length for some people.All in all you cannot go wrong with this cable. Some people say that it doesn't work, it is definitely them setting it up. It wasn't the easiest to set up but that was more because I went without any know how. It took me a while to get it set up, but it definitely works. This is a great quality cable.
I purchased this as a storage case for a small (90mm) refractor. It's perfect for that purpose--high quality, padded well, fair price, just the right size, and the outside pocket is very handy.Pre-purchase I could never tell from any product photos where the zippers start and end, and I sweated this a little bit until the bag arrived. Turns out the zipper on the "tall" end (left side in the photo) goes around the top and halfway down the end, and the one on the other end stops abeam the shoulder strap D ring on top. This works out fine for inserting and removing the scope, but any shorter would have been problematic.Don't expect to carry much else in this bag, other than what you can fit in the external side pocket. The inside pocket is rather useless, it's small and flat, good for only an ID card or something.Finally--the lenth and height dimensions do measure as advertised, but it still "feels" smaller in real life. I think this is because the case is somewhat skinnier than it is tall. When purchasing I figured the bag would be just a little extra-big for my scope; it turns out to fit like a glove, and I wouldn't want it any smaller.
I got this mouse about 2 weeks ago. I have yet to unplug the USB stick to replace on the mouse to turn off the battery. It is still going strong and very comfortable to use. I have small hands so it's hard to find a mouse that I can use comfortably.
Terrible piece of equipment, I hate it scannner is so slow, keeps changing itself back to RFID scanner, then it does notscan, have to manually go back into the program and change it to CF scanner.I am trying to return it to get my money back, what I wanted was a simple Class I.
Before I bought this I had went to Best Buy looking for an HDMI cable, where they told me I wouldn't find one cheaper than the price of their lowest quality cable($29.99).That's when I came home and started searching on Amazon, where it didn't take me long to find this. I've had this cable for a few months now and it still works great and is undamaged. I've only had a problem where I'd see a little bit of film grain, but it's only happened a couple of times and didn't last long(this could be because of the extreme quality I was streaming, it has never happened in 720p and under).Overall I rate this product and price 5 stars.
This camera is simple to use with predictable results. It's terrific for school craft projects, birthday parties, and ornaments. As an added bonus, kids love the magic of watching the picture develop from a plain black square right before their eyes.
This answering machine is not the best, but it's cheap. Everything works great, but the problem is, you have to call your own phone, and enter your remote access code (which is given to you with the phone) to change any settings on the answering machine. Also, when I recorded my outgoing message, it sounded like I was on a cheap long distance call. However, the incoming messages left on my answering machine sounded great. I don't recommend this answering machine unless you have at least 2 phone lines in your home. Otherwise you may be going to your friends' houses to change the settings on your answering machine.
Works Perfectly. Allows me to get More use out of my subscription. Very easy to set up. If you already have a serius car radio, I highly recommend you look into this home dock.
We bought this last June in spite of the few bad reviews thinking it was a bargain. We used it once to record my son's birth. After that the screens all went white and it wouldn't do anything, even give me a menu anymore. The manufacturer was no help at all over the phone; they act like they know nothing about their own products. I sent it off to a place in Seattle and just got the news today that the board on it is completely fried due to a short of some type and it's not worth the money to fix it. At least I have the one video that I made with it. For $450 it's a pretty expensive video. Stay away from Samsung... their customer service is the pits.
If you are renting a car in Europe and already own a Garmin, this card is a must-have accessory. All you do it pop it in the SD card slot right on your GPS and you're ready to drive the narrow streets, autostradas, motorways, and autobahns of Europe. If you ever plan to drive in Europe for more than 4-5 days, this costs less than renting a unit for 15 Euro/day from the rental car agency. Additionally, you get to have the familiar interface of your personal GPS unit with the familiar voice that reminds you of home.I bought the City Navigator card for use with my Nuvi 765T on a recent trip to France, Switzerland Belgium and the Netherlands. Not only was the Nuvi able to pronounce all of the French street names, all of the extra features worked such as the ability to lookup the rental car return at CDG airport and get directions to it. It is a million times better than my first road trip in Europe with nothing but a 50 page road map of Italy.
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.
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 cannot find anything good to report about this printer, except that it was easy to set up. All of the moving parts just feel cheap and junky, like they are ready to break at any moment. The print cartridges jam about 50% of the time. Photos are printed crooked on the paper (on a slight diagonal). There are orange and yellow lines through the middle of the photos. I have had so much wasted paper because the printer decides to spit out sheets of random letters at any time. This printer is going back.
I was looking for a photo orinter that was higher-end than the multitude of $100 choices out there. I didn't want to spend the $600 and up for some of the low-end professional options out there either. In comes the HP 7960.This printer has the bells and whistles I like -- without the gimmicks I don't want to pay for. Having bought and still using an HP laser printer (1100a) many years ago, I felt comfortable with the quality for price of the product.Printing out pictures is very easy. Since I msotly use my laptop these days I really like the option for dropping in the compact flash card and printing directly from that. Now I can leave the printer in the office but keep my laptop whever I need it. No computer necessary for printing! The menu system is easy to use except one thing -- moving the selector for the printed area with some print sizes. Other than that, I give this two thumbs up. The photo quality is VERY good!
I have an Iomega trigger mouse that the trigger is a right click and it has the track ball that is thumb operated but it has 2 AAA batteries, if the lazer pointer button accidentally gets pushed in storage the batteries get killed. The Ultra has a rechargeable power but the trigger is to activate the positioning of the pointer only. You have to click with your thumb. It operates fine.
When I surrendered my other Sony VAIO notebook to my daughter over the holidays, I mused awhile about my options for a replacement. But since I decided I wanted something both powerful and durable, something that I could use with the battery for an extended period of time without worry, I finally settled on this superb and cost-effective choice offered by Sony, one that is quite compatible to my home computer system, which is also a Sony VAIO system. This laptop is small enough to be light and extremely portable and yet has a relatively large and quite bright screen with terrific color and resolution. It is a rugged and hefty package at nearly 8 pounds, and it delivers a lot of capability with features such as a 1.60 GHz Intel Pentium-M Centrino processor, a 533 MHz system bus, 512 MB DDR SDRAM upgradeable memory, and a 64 MB ATI Radeon IGP 345M graphics chipset. With all this built-in capability, this laptop will more than adequately meet or exceed all of your needs.Sony outfitted the laptop system with a 60 GB EIDE hard disk, and features an internal CD-RW/DVD drive for burning and listening to audio CDs, one that will backup important files and allow you to view a DVD movie. One of the best features is its large 15-inch active-matrix display, which is capable of 1024x768 resolution. It also has an internal V.90 modem for low-speed e-communications and an Ethernet interface to facilitate high-speed connectivity. It also serves your needs by providing both headphone and microphone ports as well as an 86-key keyboard that has an electro-static touch pad, and a built-in pair of stereo speakers with surround-sound imaging. It comes preloaded with an interesting and useful selection of resident software, including Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Money 2003, Microsoft Works 7.0, as well as a number of audio, video and photo utilities. This is a terrific unit at a very reasonable, and one I have already had a lot of fun with in the several months I have owned it. Enjoy!
I have used power-line conditioners since the late 1980's. This product remains a best value for those saving their HDTV's, Computers; etc. power supplies' from burning out. I cannot over-praise this product!!!
If you want to listen to your records, this little guy works great. This is my second one of this model. I had the exact same one and it lasted for 8 years. After a move it was just playing a 1/4 second too slow. I tried adjusting it with no luck and said for 70$ I'll get a new one. I looked around at best buy, they have the newer model with a USB port fro $129, I don't need to put this on an ipod. I need it in my music room. So I got the 2004 model again. Boom. Back in business. A $400 model isn't going to last forever either, so if I get 5 years out of this one, an exceptional value as far as I am concerned.
a good buy, reliable, cheap price, others sites have as much as 3X the price with same exact disk.
Fast and easy way to obtain Microsoft points without needing to drive to the store. Cheaper then in store prices and I don't have to waste gas.
I could not finish this book. It kept spiraling downward with more grotesque and stereotypical characters on every page. I couldn't finish it.I don't understand why the critics raved. Yuck.
Product arrived in a timely manner. The product was the actual Canon product and not a generic look alike.
Only one evening of listening to these very inexpensive little speakers and I am rather impressed. I paid $120 for these gems on Amazon and the price included shipping. I can hear nuances in the music that have been hidden by less accurate speakers. If I can describe these speakers in three words - Clear, Consice, Accurate.
I have had my Axim x51v for about three months. I purchased it from Dell for $480 with aluminum hardcase, extra 1100mAh battery, and auto power cord.Strengths: Just about everything. The processor is absolutely incredible. I heard (unconfirmed) that the Intel 624 MHz PXA270 is faster than a 2GHz Pentium 3! It sure seems like it. This PDA blazes through movies, photos, games, word processing, and anything else I can throw at it.The other definite high point for this PDA is the screen. Once you see a VGA screen like this, you will be astounded at the difference it can make over a QVGA screen. I have to get about 4 inches from the screen to even see the pixels. The screen is crystal clear.The battery life is phenomenal, even with the standard low capacity battery. Playing a movie at full brightness and full volume will last about 2 hours, extended to about 4.5 hours on low brightness and headphones. Turned off with a 1GB SD card drains the battery about 2% per day.WiFi is amazing. It connects consistently and is moderately easy to set up. Once connected, it keeps the signal well and is, while not fast, reasonable for speedJust about everything on this PDA is almost perfect.Weaknesses: Not enough programs to start with, Windows Media Player 10 (Download TCPMP, it's way better)Problems: Don't use Odyssey Client, it makes the PDA start up really slow. Also, in ActiveSync, On the PDA, select Menu, Add Server Source. On all of the screens, put random characters in each field, and deselect any check boxes that tell it what to synchronize. Then go to menu, schedule and select manual for both. Then go to menu, options, and delete the entry that you just added (the one that has no boxes under it checked) and delete it. It fixes a myriad of problems and makes the PDA run faster, and it still syncs automatically in the cradle.Conclusion: An awesome PDA that does just about everything. Combine it with a BT keyboard and perhaps even a BT mouse, and you have an unbeatable combination of power and portability. Everything works extremely well.
The auto switch technology the make reference to is placing the handset on the headset cradle.
This is the exact camera bag that WalMart sells only cheaper. I bought this for a Canon PowerShot SX30IS the camera fits snuggly in the bag. The camera has to be put in on it's side as shown in the picture card attached to the bag. The bag has plenty of cushioning and is good quality. There is plenty of space in the bag for extra accessories. I am very please with this purchase.
good product, protect the len of my new camera, used right away after recieved from ups. cheap.........
When you print the pictures taken from Canon digital cameras, date can be printed out. However, you can not have the images displayed with date on your computer!
I've only had my iPod for a few days, but so far it's great. The sound is wonderful and the interface is easy to use. The touch wheel is a bit sensitive... I nearly rendered myself hearing impaired after accidentally turning the volume way up. I primarily use it at the gym and it's nice and light. When I'm running, I can use the clip it comes with to clip it to the machine, otherwise, I can clip it onto my shorts and it doesn't bother me at all.I had some problems installing, however. I'm using windows XP and the cd that came with the ipod didn't have the most current software for formatting the ipod, whereas I had the newest version of iTunes already on my computer. After downloading the newest software updates, everything worked just fine.
I've owned this remote for a little over two years. If it didn't have the problem that I describe below, I'd say that it's a good compromise between cost and flexibility. The display is bright, and as another review says, it is easily activated by vibration, and it automatically goes off after a few seconds.At least, it's supposed to do so. Sometimes it instead blinks for a fraction of a second and then remains lit for the usual time period, when it blinks briefly again and goes through another lighted period, blinks, lights, blinks, lights, over and over again&mdash; even if I'm not touching it and remaining completely still.Usually, it starts to behave normally again if I make some sort of new device selection and set the remote down, but lately, I've had to do this two or three times to get the display to shut off. It also seems increasingly frequent that I'll come home to my empty apartment to find it continuously lit in my empty living room.Fortunately, the remote does remember its configuration, so when I recharge the rechargeable batteries that I bought for it, I don't need to do anything but put them back in.
I was pleased from the very start with my purchase of the RS-140 wireless headset. I have a slight hearing impairment at higher frequencies due to turbine engines. I learned very quickly the first time I used the RS-140 that I was missing a lot of sounds such as cricket and birds as well as in music. Chamber music is a whole new world for me since using this product. I recommend the RS-140 to anyone that may have a slight hearing loss.
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.
This was an excellent buy on an HDMI cable. For a fraction of what you would pay in a brick and mortar, this cable does the job.
This is a mouse, not a game.Awesome mouse, very accurate.Only draw back is that the two top buttons get very dirty very fast.
I bought it and was very satisfied, it arrived faster than expected, and it's work just fine. I got it for my teacher and he is very happy 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.
Plain and simple i received this kit after one day plugged them in and they just worked, Computer recognized them as soon as i powered my machine on.
We bough this to replace an older Harmony remote that stopped working after 6-7 years of use. This remote works as expected; we can use it to control our DVD player, television, DVR, and Xbox360 / streaming Netflix movies. If a device gets out of sync, the "Help" button is actually useful. Only con I can think of is the screen is not the easiest thing to read. I can see it easily, but I can imagine that it would be hard for someone with diminished vision may have difficulty.
... but I like their mice. I have a simple basic MS optical mouse for use with my laptop, but I wanted something just a bit nicer for my desktop computer, an iMac G5. The mouse works great, but it does have a little trouble with any surface that's partly reflective. Just keep it on a flat matte pad and you shouldn't have any problems.
an XBox screen (7.2) will also work and it is much bigger for $150 the PS2 screen is 5.4 for the same price get a PS2 screen they just dont slide on the system which isn't the end of the world. If you want a screen that fits get this one but the others are easier to see. This screen is so small that it is very hard to read small print unless if your face is close to the screen. Bottomline is that the other screens are better for their value.
This camera exactly meets my needs. It's easy to use and holds a huge amount of data. We have been able to store multiple clips right on the camera's hard drive. Deleting a bad clip is easy. I scanned the directions but didn't have to peruse them to make the camera work. Simplicity is important for us because we have a new baby and there's no time for excess complexity. Overall, this camera is a great piece of equipment.
...but the lens I bought just before this one was a 600mm f/4 IS L. Given that I'm the kind of gung-ho photographer who still handholds his 600mm, I can call this lens light too!I consider f/2.8 to be the single most important factor in buying a lens. If a lens isn't f/2.8 it needs to have some special quality to make it seem worth buying. I bought the 600mm first because I was tired of how far away the lions were at the zoo. I have a 100-400 IS L, so I knew it needed to be longer than 400mm. Once I had the 600, though, the koalas were too close. The 300mm seemed to be the perfect lens to try next, since I could bump it up with the 1.4x teleconverter to get double duty out of it.I honestly was expecting it to be larger and heavier than it is. All in all, I'd have to call this a very manageable lens. Far heavier and more expensive than the nearly-free 75-300mm, but well worth it.The big problems with a lens like this is depth of field. Shorter slower lenses have more of it. It is a little frustrating how little DOF is available at f/2.8 and 2.5 meters. On the other hand, that is also a major selling point.You just can't beat this for sharpness. By all accounts it is the sharpest and fastest auto-focusing lens that Canon makes. I can't prove or disprove that, but it is sharp and it is fast.
This camera takes beautiful pictures in perfect light. I have no complaints about the pictures that I took outside. They were very clear and bright. But, if there isn't perfect light, the pics showed up extremely grainy. The pictures that I took inside my house came up so grainy, that they looked like they were taken from a disposable camera. I have since returned this camera.
I bought this camera 3 years ago, and it worked beautifully until on a long trip in Yellowstone. After changing the memory card, the mirror locked up, as other posts mention, making the camera completely useless. Since I was past the warranty period, Nikon told me I would be charged, even though they had (have) a vague-enough-to-weasel-out-of service advisory out for this problem. The way the service works is to receive the camera, have a front desk monkey put it into a cost-to-repair category, which you must then authorize payment for before they will proceed to actually see what is wrong with the camera. When I asked how they knew what it would cost and why it wasn't covered under the service advisory when they didn't know what the specific problem was, they just told me they always hear the same complaint (should be a warning to them), but that's the way they'd always done it. I should have bought a Canon. Their service is well-known to be top-notch in the industry, and the cameras are good quality for a lower price. I highly recommend AGAINST Nikon, unless you're buying lenses and flashes.
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!!!
It works better than expected. Higher quality images and easy programing of Hi Definition channels.Recommend it highly!
This item is really not worth the money. I tried this device with 2 different MP3 players on 3 different radios and the result was always devestating bad. It worked but if you want to hear music in stereo close to CD quality, that's what I expected, then this device is not going to cut it. It's like short wafe radio in the 70th.
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 bought three of these. The first one never really worked right. It printed really light and text was blotchy. Cleaning the head with an alcohol swab seemed to help, but I had to do that several times. The second cartridge has worked completely perfectly.Update 10/27/2009:Cartridges work just OK, not great. I would not buy again. You have to clean the head with alcohol regularly to get them to work. And the 3rd cartridge I'm on now refuses to print any shade of gray, will only print black. I would not buy again.
Had preordered a game and got a $10 back from Amazon, so figured why not buy some ms points and upgrade my older games with some DLCs. It was delivered on time (on time being instantly) and i am quite pleased.
I purchased this for one of nieces, I have purchased for myself in the past and will purchase again if the need comes up, these are high quality products at a great price. I would highly recommend this to anyone needing a hdmi cable.
Well, I thought it was a pretty cool idea. I was a little worried that I couldn't quite figure out how you were supposed to put new lead in the pencil part, but that didn't turn out to be a problem. Never used up first lead before it broke. It's an interesting concept, but it's a dud.
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.
Hi All, I wanted to share my cable internet connection with my laptop I use downstairs and bought the DI-713p Broadband router and DWL-650 PC card. I got the router hooked up and working right away and then loaded the software and PC card into my laptop...it worked for 4 minutes and then quit.....I then reinstalled it all and the same thing happened. I upgraded the firmware for the laptop and nothing.....I tried all the fixes in the manual with no luck.....then after hours of this I read something on the net again about firmware again and upgraded the routers firmware.....then boom! It worked.....until I rebooted...I upgraded the firmware a second time and boom! it worked again and then kept working. When I reboot my desktop with the router I sometimes have to go to the setup page and renew the IP setting to get it to work again with the wireless pc card....this will happen if I turn the power off to the router and modem too at shutdown but it seems to be a reliable connection otherwise. I love having my cable speed on my laptop. I don't like the way D-Link ignores the common firmware problem and still sells it's products with old firmware and no notification. When you go to the homepage for help you don't see anything about upgrading firmware as a fix and I learned of the firmware fix here! When you go to D-Link's page it should be written in large fonts.."...You must upgrade the firmware!" .....I believe that products should work right out of the box......I'm not sure if I'm keeping it yet but so far so good......
The Good- User friendly (both the s/w and the player)- Quick file transfer- Sound quality is fine (even with included headphones)- 96 MB capacity (64 smart media and 32 internal)The Bad- Poor Battery Door Design (extra door included..Hmmm..)- Belt clip. Interferes with player controls, but if you use the remote it is a moot pointThe Ugly- Nothing ugly to reportFor the money, the yepp is a great performer and well worth it for someone that just wants to listen to their own music on a quality device. I suppose there are some gadget freaks out there that this will not be a good selection for, but hey, everyone has their own requirements. To the average person, just buy it. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Since I had chemo treatments and lost most of my hair, when it did start coming back, it came in heavy and dark. I tried using the creams to remove the facial hair but they tended to make my face turn red and burned my skin. I got this and it does the job without the redness. I could use it everyday if needed. Worth giving a try.
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.
First off, I'm not one of those guys that's going to rip this company and the entire Amazon community with a ridiculous rant because the product wasn't the best thing I've ever purchased. I hate reviews like that.Long story short - if you buy this cable, know that there's a 50% chance it won't be your final solution. I knew that going into it, and I decided that risk was worth the $6. It turned out that I got on the wrong side of that 50%. The cable worked great for a day or 2 on my satellite to HDTV setup. After a couple of days of use, the TV's backlighting would start to flash, then the picture would go black. Audio still there, just no video. I blamed the TV at first. But after buying another HDMI cable - much more expensive I might add - it turns out it was the cable.That being said - I knew when I bought this bad boy for under $10, that I was taking a chance. But hey, if it worked- then I found a heck of a deal. If it didn't, I was only out what I would spend at McDonald's.So heck yes - buy it - and I hope it works. If it doesn't, don't leave a comment here and act like you've been scammed and that the company raped your wallet.
I have a multi-monitor setup from three different manufacturers (Samsung, Acer, Viewsonic). Like many other reviewers, my first attempt resulted in a slightly pink cast on one of my monitors (Samgsung SyncMaster 931c). But, I've managed to correct the problem with a little patience and slight pressure to the tip of the device. Take a few extra minutes and adjust the brightness and contrast and get it just right. Then, while it processes color, lightly press on the device where it says "Huey Pro". It'll create a better seal for sensors and you'll get dramatically better results.
Good Product, I use it for my Iphone, Hp Pavilion, Casio Camera and many things more. It's big enough ...
works as expected. dont need to write a book. if so i probably will not take survey again.. do da
This tripod is amazing! It is solid and well-built. My last tripod was a cheap amateur tripod that wobbled a lot. One of the knobs recently broke so I decided to splurge for a good tripod. A good tripod is necessary for steady long exposure shots. So far, I'm very satisfied with this tripod. Manfrotto tripods are highly respected in the photography field and now I see why. This tripod is not wobbly at all. All the joints are rigid when locked and liquid smooth when not. I highly recommend this product!
Superb device that will add information and light when you most need it. I bought four and gave two to my friends. This emergency radio will more than pay for itself the first hurricane, tornado, or bad ice storm you go through. I like the durability and case it comes in. Need to change the color to Red or Orange or add reflective tape or marking , to both the radio and case. That can be for the next product improvement cycle, for now, this one more than does the job
This device didn't work for me, it had 2 fatal flaws. First, it generated continuous screeching background noise from one of the speakers. Second, in the vicinity of a blackberry it produced an amplified version of the infamous "blackberry buzz". I had to return it and ordered another similar device from Amazon, GoGroove AudioFlip+, which works fine.
I have 3 in use. One is on a Desk top computer. I saw them at a Good Price so I purchased 2 more for Future use. Have had no issues. 1st one I put in service was on my Grand Daughters Laptop. That was over 1 1/2 years ago.
Very nice product!I have purchased screen protectors in the past that prevented using the stylus on the screen they were so rigid and thick. These are very nice to use, and have caused no issues with stylus use, I also like the large size that you can cut to fit any device you desire.
Hello? Is anyone home at Harriet's house? What about Donna Tartt's house? This book was really disappointing. Empty characters in empty rooms. Plotless narrative and banal dialogue that leads no where at all. I read an interview with Donna Tartt somewhere after I had finished the book (is there anywhere were she hasn't been interviewed?) and I was astonsihed to read that she said that novels should have something going on in them, that their main purpose is to be entertaining and that there should be a strong plot and an adventure story - and that novels should not pretend to be literary! Is she kidding? Did she read The Little Friend when she finished writing it? Believe me, there is no plot, no adventure and it's not entertaining. Plus, it strains very hard to be literary and it just seems contrived and cloying - just like an Southern woman past her prime.
I received these headphones yesterday, and coming from Sennheiser 428's, which cost $14 more when I bought them two years ago, these are much better constructed. These have less bass than the Senns, but the bass it does have sounds much clearer and not as muddy. With my old headphones I was always concerned about them snapping on me, but these have a much more comfortable and robust design and construction. The cable is also a good size, and is actually replaceable, which is nice. The replacement is $29 though, almost half of the set of headphones......bleh. Hopefully I won't need them.Anyway, they come with a 10 foot cord, which is nice in my situation with a desktop. I can get up and move around some without having to take them off. I also enjoy the semi-open design of the headphones, I can hear my roommate if he is talking to me without having to take them off. As another note, these do not have the &#34;Made in Austria&#34; decal on the side, yet they do sound good.
It's important to me if a produce is easy to use so I won't get tired of using it soon. I've had this for a long time. It works beautifully.No problem ever. Simple to use. Plug it in and there are the pictures.
I bought this for an older Sony camera that I use for business travel. The camera will accept DUO but not PRO DUO Memory Sticks. Since this item was advertised as being for a Sony game system (PSP, I think), I wasn't 100% sure it would work. As an FYI, there is a great cross reference guide for cameras on the support section of Sony's website. As it turns out, this item works perfectly and I'm very happy with it.
The price was right, it looked good coming out of the box. The problem was it wouldn't play DVDs very well, if at all. I tried five different DVDs in the player and only one would play. The others got a couple of minutes into the program and the player stopped - just freeze frame. No matter what the cost, I wouldn't use this if it was given to me free.
I got this for my ps3, the picture is grand. At first i had 'crackles' in some ps3 games and i thought it was the cable. It turns out it was the ps3, it had a audio option set to 5.1 (i believe). I switched it off, then no more crackle. So do not buy any crazy 100$ cable or even a 20$ one, this one will suit you and yr wallet just fine.
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 searched high and low for this handset cord and finally located it on Ebay. The selling agent was excellent and very quick about getting it to me. My wife was very pleased that we didn't have to swap out the kitchen wall phone, just because we couldn't find a replacement cord for it.
We received the Bluetooth Transmitter with the optional IPod Remote Transmitter in fairly short time. There was not a problem getting the device to power up and operating with my wife's cell phone and IPod. She has a learning curve, but my experience with this fine combination is really good. I would recommend this device to anyone who needs hands-free operation in their auto or truck. So many states are enacting laws prohibiting handheld electronic devices being used while operating a motor vehicle. Great product, great service.
Works perfectly. Have had no problems since set up. A little trouble seting up my VOIP but it turned out it was on the service providers settings. I have not had any trouble no reseting has worked flawlessly. Has much better range than my old Lynksys 54G router.
I love my 2 GB SD memory card. I use it all the time and have had no problems with it.
Once I got this remote, I was excited about setting it up and see what it could do. After going through the programming software and trying it out, I was a little disappointed. The default buttons (especially the LCD buttons) were not user friendly and didn't seem to have the most commonly used commands available up front. You had to scroll through some "pages" to get what you want.But.. then I got a little deeper into the customizable options, and after a few updates to my remote. (Something you need to do whenever you make changes to your settings) It worked beautifully. You can set every aspect of this remote the way you want it. All you do is enter the make and model of your devices and it knows what to program. I didn't have to "teach" any commands to the remote either. Although it is easy to do if your device isn't in the library.I highly recommend this remote, beautiful, simple, very powerful.5 STARS!
I have loved the camera that I have this battery for since the day that I got it and the same goes for the rechargeable battery. It lasts forever! And, believe me, with my grandkids, I believe in taking pictures! The battery is, in my opinion, a much better investment than a regular battery because it will last & last.
Bought this item in January of 2009. It is now the month of March. When i bought this thumb drive, it was the cheapest on with free DLV. A couple weeks later, I get an email of products I may be interested in. I see another thumb drive from SD 8GB for $20 and freee shipping. I felt down that an 8GB can be alot cheaper. That is why i rated this item 4/5 stars. It would be 5 stars if the price was really good. Works fine, rubber coat. Price is still the same and could be alot cheaper. I have never heard of this branch which i would of thought I got a good deal. But a Great product
I love my TX1000, it is very convenient as it is portal and great to take notes with. The tablet function works great! It is also fun for media users (pictures, videos) and gamers!
These earbuds are very comfortable and have great sound. I love the changeable tips because otherwise they would be to big for my ear canal. The only thing I would maybe change is that the case is a bit bulky but I can live with that.
I bought this on the strength of other reviews here and have been satisfied.That said, this is a s-l-o-w scanner on higher-resolution scans, which tend to be the default settings.At 300 dpi, each page requires calibration and the scanning process takes over a minute a page. Got a 30-page item to scan? Do the math. At least I can continue working on my PC while this painfully slow process takes place.It's much faster at 150 dpi; you can do black-and-white pages in about 10-15 seconds a page.If I had this to do over again, I'd spend more on a scanner with the 4200F's best qualities--software and image quality--and look for an automated document feeder (ADF) and faster scan times.Keep in mind that calibration on the 4200 can eat you alive if you're in a hurry.
One of the best Christmas gifts ever!!! Hubby bought it for me! Works so great!!! It is so worth it!
These seem marginally more sturdy than some generic slimline jewel cases. None seemed to be broken in shipment and none have broken while opening the case, in the quarter box I've used so far.I don't expect them to be as strong as full-thickness jewel cases, but they don't seem particularly brittle or flimsy for this type of case.
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
This is a wonderful and useful item that is assisting me greatly and with tremendous results. I highly recommend it to anyone with an ipod for recording.
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.
This is the best and cheapest way to get a great upgrade for your PC. It was cheap and easy to instal.
I purchased these speakers 2 years ago, and they are still my favorite for my 42 inch tv. Although the wires tend to get in the way, some bread ties or rubber bands can fix that, (if you're ghetto like me). I was upset when I first recieved them, because they were PC speakers, which was not noted on the description. But with a monster cable from Marshalls, about 5 bucks, I was hooking up my Ipod, as well as my laptop, and tv. These speakers are versatile, and the bass is great. The connections make for just about any combo you can think of. If you need speakers for any device in your home, and are on a budget, listen to me. BUY this set. You will get plenty of volume, and bass, and there is nothing that comes close for the price. PERIOD!
Easier to clean that even the manual version. Makes salad prep a breeze! Works with all soft cheeses have not tested on any hard cheese!
After going through reviews , i was very optimistic about it but the moment i plugged it in to listen music, i was highly disappointed.As everyone has pointed out, its very very comfortable and one can wear it for hours in a stretch but it is disappointing in producing quality sound.High notes get mixed up and bass is too loud. overall, it sounds like an average headset which i can actually say it is for its price. So, you will be happy if you don't expect any sound quality since it is pretty mediocre otherwise its a good buy.
We bought 3 National Geographic NGTT1 tripods (2 for us, 1 for a friend). All three had broken leg clamps withing the first 6 months. They are guaranteed for 3 months. I threw them in the trash.
I really dislike this keyboard. Whoever designed this product did not take the functionality of the design into consideration. The keyboard layout is tight, and near the middle of the spacebar is a hinge which juts out that I keep hitting instead of the spacebar. It is extremely frustrating to work with, especially since the spacebar is one of the most often used keys. The question mark key is also located in a really odd place to the right of the shift key instead of left where it is normally located. The IR leaves much to be desired. As others have posted, sometimes it takes a few tries before the Treo responds. I have tried adjusting the sensitivity, but it doesn't seem to help much. I used to have the Palm T2 and before that, a Handspring Visor, both of which I purchased keyboards for. Because they plugged into the unit, they worked very well and performed like a laptop with the full-sized keys working flawlessly AND without needing batteries! I was really hesitant to purchase this wireless keyboard due to its lack of a physical connector but since there is no other keyboard model that can connect directly into the Treo 650, I was cornered into buying this one since I need it for heavy input on the go.
It is very portable and convenient. It has nice sound for its size. The only thing that I did not not like is the fact that if the zen micro is turned off and you have it in the the craddle you have to remove it from the craddle and turn it on then put it back in. Other then that it is nice, I like it.
works perfect on my sigma 30mm lens will protect me from any damage caused by accident, right out of the package I noticed it had a spot of gum stuck (thats why the 4 stars) so I decided to clean it with LENSPEN already had and left him, is what you expect have a cover for your lens. easy
I am impressed with the sound quality that comes out of this small unit, it's very compact. As a contractor I use this speaker with a nano ipod on job sites where it's not ideal to have a large unit, but i want to have enough sound to hear it across the yard or room. I've used it for a month & half and so far the dusty environment does not seem to bother it. Only complaint is that it did not come with a base that fits my nano, so i have to use the white universal one that came with the ipod instead. Also charges my ipod with no problem. I would definitely recommend this speaker.
I had no problems with this until I became a POGO.com player. The games from EA sports sponsored by Pogo have compatibility issues. The pogo website says 3-com and D-link cards do not have these issues. Wish I knew that when I bought it.Dan
I am not a computer whiz, but I was able to figure out how to get the device to work pretty easily. However, I found the instructions to be confusing. I have no idea what the instruction about setting the jumpers meant. I just used common sense and inserted the IDE cable into the hard drive the same way that it was inserted in my computer. Also, the diagram in the instructions did not match the actual configuration of the enclosure. On the diagram, the screw holes for securing the hard drive to the metal drawer within the enclosure were on the bottom of the drawer; however, the actual holes are on the sides. Again, I just used common sense and lined up the holes on the sides of the enclosure with the holes on the sides of the hard drive. I attached the device to my PC running Windows XP and it recognized the external hard drive right away without the need to run the disk that came with the device. I have only used the product for a couple of hours so far, but have had no problems.
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
Purchased this for my son and it is an excellent MP3 player he enjoys it.Simple to use and small and the sound is incredible.
Amazing sound with surprising bass.Very light and portable. I invited a group of friends over and they counld belive the sound coming from this small unit.
I have used mine not only for making copies of documents but also to scan coins (e.g.- for sale on eBay). It works great! The top cover can be easily raised an inch or so for larger objects. Speed and scan quality have been fine for my purposes.
So, I got this laptop because it was pretty cheap on here, and I was in desperate need of one. It's 2012 and there are all these amazing laptops, but again I really needed one and couldn't afford the recent ones. This computer is from 2003, but it's amazing!! I didn't expect it to be this good, but it's fast and pretty light. I recommend this computer because it just rocks!
I have bought D-Link equipment for years. They may not be the very best in the industry, but they certainly are not overpriced as some manufacturers. I have found their equipment durable and dependable. Considering they are usually cheaper than the competition, I highly recommend their equipment. This USB hub is no exception. Shop around and you will see many competitors sell it for more than twenty-three dollars. This hub is fast and works well with most PCs USB ports and operating systems. If you have any issues it probably isn't the hub, but your USB interface. Check your USB set up for buses. Make sure you have the right software loaded. Some laptops are not configured initially to work with USB hubs and they require installing a USB Controller. If you are not familiar with how to use the Administrator tools to do it then go to the D-Link site or do a search on USB controllers on the internet.
For speakers this inexpensive, it's hard to quibble about sound, yet something's wrong when even low expectations aren't met, especially given the many positive reviews here.If you lived in 1910, these would be the world's best-sounding speakers. It doesn't take a genius to see the problem with that statement. No bass, too much midrange, not enough treble, distortion-prone at even reasonable sound levels, "plastic" sounding, and with virtually no controls to alter anything save for the volume, these Creative Labs speakers generate as much excitement as kissing your sister. So rather than go cheap, pay a Hamilton or two more and step into something that won't bring you down every time you turn them on.
First off, I didn't want an ipod. I did a lot of research on the different players out there, b4 buying the creative zen 5. I looked at zune, iriver, sandisk and samsung. I finally chose this one because it had the mp3 player, direct in-line encoding (u can record from another cd player w/out a pc), fm radio, voice recorder, picture view capability WHILE listening to music, and video. I haven't been able to figure out the video conversion option yet, but all the other features work great. The pictures are decent (they look better than my cell phone camera), and you can view them in the daylight. The 4GB holds alot!! I think I have about 20 full albums on there, 25 pictures, a 3 hour class lecture, and still 2.5 GB left! It is a sturdy piece of equipment, and because it's short and "pudgy" you won't have to worry about it bending in half (like the ipod nano). Everyone on the subway was staring at it like they wanted one. Ipod made a copy cat version, that just came out this month. Stick with the creative - more value for the $. I have had to "reset" my player, but n.b.d. it didn't erase any of my music. This thing is great.
It broke the first time I tried to use it. Should have realized you get what you pay for...it broke at the top where it attaches from the mono pod to the bottom of the camera.
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.
After much research about HDMI cables and hearing many opinions on quality being reflected in price, I decided to see for myself. I bought the expensive cables that are supposed to be the "must have" for the best HD viewing. Then I came here and purchased these inexpensive "not going to work as well" cables. Let me tell you...THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE WHATSOEVER. I have seen it for myself and is the only reason why I believe it, so give it a try for yourself. You will not be disappointed AND you'll have a whole lot more money left in your wallet!!
Bought it, used it once for a dozen or so slides and.. it broke. No diagnostics, just mechanical failure of the mechanisms moving the slide. Sent it back under warranty for repair.Got it back, used it as a test.. seemed ok. I learned what was involved with scanning a series of slides, and went off toplan my archive scanning project. Came back to use it 6 months later and... broken. No connection at all, yet no diagnostics. Funny mechanical sound just-like-before, and no utility. Called and .. of course.. out of warranty. They won't help at all unless I send it in for a repair order, likely to be $200 or more.HUGE waste of money.. huge regrets at having spent nearly $800 on a Minolta product that Minolta apparently pushed to market despite serious reliability issues. Perhaps most annoying, they won't provide support for customers stuck with their inferior product.I know this is an old product but since I am now paying fees for slide scanning, I wanted to make sure others know about the history.
I ordered the modem on a Sunday, the day my current modem gave indications it was on the way out. Delivery was estimated to be the following Wednesday, which seemed pretty good to me. On Monday the old modem quit completely, so I figured I would be wothout my on-line capability for a couple of days. To my utter amazement the new modem arrived at noon on Tuesday, and was plugged in and operable shortly thereafter. I don't think any other business in our country provides as good service as Amazon and associated dealers. The modem works exactly as advertised, was simple to install, and I couldn't be happier.
The adaptor for my iphone & car stereo work as expected. Not as clear as one would hope but does what is needed for my older vehicle. Price via Amazon was great, half of what Radio Shack wanted for same item. A good deal.
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!
The cable from my house to my small office building behind the house was just a bit too short. This connector is just what the doctor ordered. It is easy to attach to the cables and extends a TV signal with no degradation. This is a $2.55 item well worth the cost.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
I have been using this headseat for the past month and they are simply amazing. The sound quality is extremely good, it covers your ears well so that the sound does not spill outside and it also does a good job preventing outside noise from getting in. The sounds are faithfully represented in all frequencies. Clear and crisp in all frequencies. They are very confortable to wear during long hours. I have never had a problem wearing them. Excellent headphoenes and I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.
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
The HDMI cable is excellent for the price I had paid. I received my package in the mail a lot quicker than I had imagined and was in perfect shape. I never thought I would be able to find an HDMI cable as affordable and reliable as these. I would definitely shop online more often with prices like these.
This product has excellent quaility, great sound, and it is really easy to use! Just plug it in and get going. Well worth the "bit" higher price than the lesser quality competitors!
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 have been using the Q3 for over a year now, and will stop just as soon as I can replace it. The unit works most of the time, but tends to scramble the maps or just lock up during a longer trip. The MP3 player skips. The maps were outdated when I got the unit and so far the company has no updates to maps or poor software. Attempts to contact tech support have been thwarted by Nextar. They have made it clear to me that once they have your money, you're on your own. I will never buy a Nextar product again.
Great by! Works as should and keeps the cpu running cool! No problems with heat!
I think this is a very handy too, especially if your a traveler that likes to take there music around with them. It eaisly holds 10 cds with there cases. Plus with the price of 3.88 there is no reason to buy it.
Greatly serves the purpose of portable music. Won't wow the audiophile, or even the pretender, but does very nice job in my 28x32 garage, thank you.My wife borrowed it so often I've just ordered her one of her own!!
I have used this on my car and a portable tape player and it works great in both, I recommend it.
Didn't work when I received it, tried it every way it is meant to be used, cheap POS.
got a couple HP 45s and 78s described as "new, remanufactured", and they were delivered fast and I've had no problems. look and work ust like my old ones, and cost about $15 less.
I am an owner of a TSU-2000, and I recently upgraded to the TSU-3000.I upgraded because I felt that the TSU-2000 lacked perfection in only 3 areas. First, the graphics (specifically the contrast) on the 2000's screen are mediocre, although they are very usable. Second, the 2000 lacks a physical toggle/cursor. Third, the 2000 uses batteries and, like any device that does, they must be replaced (or recharged) from time to time.The TSU-3000 does admirably solve the first 2 issues, and I never expected the third to be solved in my lifetime. The TSU-3000's graphics are very good, and it has a toggle.The TSU-3000's performance on the third issue, batteries, is illustrative of my faulty thinking when I upgraded. It never occurred to me that the upgraded model would perform significantly worse than the old model in lots of areas, but the performance of the 3000 is significantly poorer than that of the 2000 in many, many areas. In other words, not only does the 3000 need its little batteries recharged too often, but its performance in other areas is also deficient when compared to the 2000.I am woefully familiar with remote central dot com. The forums there are very helpful, and very informative. Evidently, when the 2000 was upgraded to the 3000, the starting point was the processor. The Motorola processor used in the Palm Pilot and the 2000 was discarded in favor of a processor made by Mitsubishi. Unfortunately, the newer Mitsubishi processor doesn't work as well as the old Motorola processor. The new processor required new graphic software for the 3000 and, you guessed it, the new software does not work as well either. The list of performance deficiencies goes on..... I'd recommend reading the whole saga at remote central. The problems appear to plague all the new Pronto models--the 3000, the 7000 and the iPronto.So, older is better. Oddly, prices reflect this, too. As of a few minutes ago, refurbed 3000s sell for less than refurbed 2000s. Now, if that doesn't make you stop and think, nothing will. Hmmm..... Is this another case of a company building a great product and then cutting costs in a new model, hoping to make money from past performance?I don't know the answer to that question, but I do know this: my 2000 is going to my bedroom, and my 3000 is going to my closet. For my living room, I'm going to buy a refurbished 6000, the one with the Palm Pilot processor.Bottom line: When compared to the 2000, the 3000 doesn't make it. Perhaps satisfaction IS purely a matter of perspective, and maybe my views are too influenced by the fact that I already own the best, that being the 2000, and the 3000 does not compare favorably.
I bought this battery for my Coolpix 880 (a wonderful camera by the way) and I have not been disappointed. It charges quickly enough for me, I did not time it but it seems to charge in about 20 minutes in my experience. It is always charged before I expect it to be done. I get lots of use out of the battery before it looses it charge too. So far so good. Amazon was great.
Don't waste your money, these headphones can't compete with $10 corded headphones. I was willing to accept some loss in sound quality to go cordless but these sound like a poorly tuned FM radio station. Actual range is only about 40 feet through walls. Get yourself a Walkman/Diskman/MP3 player instead.
I know, I know... You dont have to spend $40 on a cable. The $1.00 ones work just fine. Well, thats tru and not true. On some tvs, blu ray players etc they will work fine. But some of them will not. I bought 2 and learned the hard way. Both did not work. But in the past I had bought a cheap one that works great. So just beware. Because I didnt use them until after 60 days, I couldnt get a refund from these guys even though they do not work with my equipment. I would rather buy the amazon basics brand for $9.99 from now on which I did. At least if there is a problem in the long run you have a better chance of getting a new one or a refund.
Why spend alot of money on those high priced cables when I can't tell the diff in picture with this cable or the monster!!
When I received the combo pac, the black cartridge was leaking...I called the seller to report the problem and they immediately sent out a new replacement at no charge..The cartridges work great and the savings is substantial. I highly recommend this supplier Abacus24-7 for your office needs...
I was excited to try my new TV Ears only to discover that only the right side worked. I tried all of the TV's in my house in the off chance it was TV related only to discover the problem persisted. I jiggled the left arm and got intermitant sound. I was frustrated to say the least!!!! Fortunately, I paid an extra $11 for the extended warranty and figured I had nothing to loose rapping this junk against the wooden floor as appropriate. Not only did it relieve some frustration but surprisingly corrected the problem.............at least temporarily.My advise, they work well when they work but the ear buds definately are uncomfortable. Don't think you will do house work or anything else unless there is staight line, unimpeaded space between you and the transmitter. Yes, turning around is considered impeaded (they won't work. Nice comcept but don't buy them until 2nd or 3rd generation improvements are made.
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.
I'm picky about headphones but I've also never been impressed with the sound from 100buck headphones either. It helps to have an mp3 player with a built-in equalizer if you are going to use these headphones. You may need to bring the bass down and the treble up to get a more natural sound. I'm impressed with the bass -- relatively no distortion if you play at a reasonable volume. Most headphones simplay cannot do that. And you get an accurate treble too (again if you adjust the equalizer). The only drawback is the short cord -- if you put your MP3 player in your pants pocket and you're tall, you might have to put the player in your shirt or jacket pocket.
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 a lot of experience with a wide range of fully manual SLRs and digital SLRs, and this camera stacks up nicely. As an architecture student, I bought the S50 to have a quick alternative for shooting models, sites and other miscellaneous scenography to use in large scale presentation format. After 7 months, I have been very pleased.A few things:The good:-RAW format (nice to have that versatility)-color balance is nice-easy acces to menus-loads of manual functions-light adjustments are right on-nice lcd, crisp and bright-overall great consistent pictures, and it's easy to be really creative (making you feel like a better photographer than you actually are)The not so good (but no so bad either):-there is too much discrepancy between the area that is seen in the viewfinder and what the sensors see. (You always get more than what you see)-the 5-way toggle selector button has got to go!-a little bit too brick-like-noisy zoomI would recommend this to semi-serious light-heavy shooters. (but get a spare battery, 2 for a full day of shooting with lcd on)
This mouse was everything I wanted: Small, retractable, easy to take with me. It was a five star mouse for it's three week life span - but it died at a much to early age for the money I spent on it.It does sometimes come back to life - only briefly until the 'USB device unrecognized' message re-appears a few minutes later. Tested it in every USB port on two computers and the same thing - 99% completely dead and 1% back to life for a few minutes like it's gasping for its last breath. Very disappointed.
I have had this item for 3 years and have never had any problems. setup was as easy as plugging it in. I have had it connected to phones, modems and currently a Tivo. No problems with any devices, a great product.
Camera bag is a lot smaller than it looks like in the pictures. I have a pentax K10D camera, 2 lenses and a ringflash. I cannot fit this equipment into the bag. In fact, I can only fit the camera body and one zoom lens. I will have to buy another camera bag.
The wireless mouse is excellent, I have not had any problems with this mouse. it smooth and works like a charm and even with the battery it is not heavy. I'm glad I made this purchase. I've used several wireless mouses and microsoft is the best
I have received speaker wire and was surprised that it was not what I saw on the picture here. The wire is copper and silver color. I was told that it is just color. I hope so.
Going to school at night might not be the best thing in the world esspecially after a long day at work. That's where the VN-960PC comes in handy. You can record all of your lectures that way you wouldn't miss a thing even if you fall a sleep in class!!!!
Second day the stainless steel ring failed of from the lens. After few hundred pictures the message appeared on the screen "Focus error" and camera stopped working. I'm very disappointed with Fuji for poor quality of this product .
Very good sound matching phones selling for much more. Comfy fit which doesn't mess up long hair
I installed this drive in an exteranl USB SATA hard drive case and hooked it to the Linksys WRT610N router external USB drive port. So far, working just fine
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'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.
Excellent speeds shooting in RAW modes. Used with Sony Alpha 100. Also comes with Phase One LE software. Great tool!!!!Buy this. Wait for Extreme IV prices to drop, I think you dont need that unless you are shooting medium format digital with Sinar or Leaf digital backs. For most dslr's this card is great. Check my review on the Sony A100 for Raw and Compact flash full review.
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.
This is by far the best deal on a remote! I recently purchased my second one of these to replace a Harmony 1000 with a dead LCD screen. You can't beat it, especially considering it comes with an RF extender in the box for $80. I've had the other one for about 2 years and it works perfectly. I also have 2 other Harmony remotes and this works just as well, and it should considering the guts of it are a Harmony. One other note...It works with the Logitech PS3 adapter too! Get one while you can since they are discontinued for whatever reason.
HP realeased this item and it sure looked good! I ordered one and it has numerous problems. The AMD processor is to slow, the unit is very thick. It also has poor battery life.One of the most important items its missing is a digitizer thats what makes a tablet computers screen respond well. The tablet funtion needs a lot of work if thats what you would like to use it for. Maybe later HP will come out with a patch for it. If I had to pay the restocking charge I would still return it. Considering I want to keep it for at least five years, I would not want an item that almost worked. In addition HP and other manufactures offer accidental damage protection. I know its really worth the fee. Tablets are mobile divice easily dropped or damaged, best to protect your investment. I have extra insurance on my Laptop. My display,hard drive, and mother board have been replaced on site with next day business protection from DELL. Please note I'm not an advocate for DELL they told me that 5% of the computers they send out they know have serious issues. It's much less expensive for them to put you on the phone with someone from India for 20 to 30 hours to resolve the issue then due the appropriate Q.C. It seems DELL takes the approach the customers time is worth nothing.There are other tablets coming out that are really state of the art. Many or all of the problems have been resolved by HP in the tablet 2710 on thier website under business tablets. The Intel dual core processor and digitalizer have been added. The thickness has been reduced to 1.1 inches as best as I can recall - please review. As far as battery life, I think it will be a lot better with the Intel Processor. It's do out very shortly from HP and will probably make the above unit a much lower priced item or they will discontinue it.Good Luck and I would appriciate any comments from the first people who buy the HP 2710.Thanks
The player itself is well made and movies both SD and HD look great - this player's upconversion to 1080p works very well. The major drawbacks are #1: a very cheaply made remote control that is totally non ergonomic and looks like it's made for a 10-year-old and #2: the on-screen interface is lame and doesn't display desired information. However, the player is great overall and if it were not for these two drawbacks, it would get a 5 star rating.
I've acquire this camera a month ago and I was really surprised for its features. Basically, the existance of 28 preset scenic modes and the possibility of recording 30 seconds of clip movies. Really great. And the bottom line, for my opinion, it's of course the 340 IBM CompactFlash memory card included with the camera. I'm not sure, but I think this feature is only available here, in Europe. So, I'm very sorry for the American folks.But not everything is perfect. First of all, the camera doesn't have an optical viewfinder, and this is a serious lack when you try to get some photos and you couldn't watch correctly the LCD because of the sunlight. I'd like to remark, also, the 41 mm lens which doesn't give you very much angle of view in some cases.The rest of the camera features are great: USB connectivity (very fast downloads); rotatable lens (great possibilities taking shots); 3 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom.My conclusion: great camera, and better people
I purchased this filter just for the protection of my 17-55 2.8. No issues or defects, happy with the quality. It is Just as it is supposed to be, a great protection filter. :)
At this price I bought two. The sound quality is not as good as when I play the MyFi through my home stereo or car radio, but now it is easy to have XM radio in any room. This speaker system is small and light enough that I have even taken it with me when I've traveled.
El pedido lleg&oacute; a tiempo y en buen estado. Todo perfecto. Lo recomiendo.
I bought this for my wife and her 3rd gen iPod touch after reading many other reviews not only here on Amazon but on other sites as well. The sound is good. There are other speaker systems for the iPod that sound much better, but those are more attuned to the audiophiles. I would like to have had the Acoustic Research Tabletop Radio with Docking Station for iPod and MP3 Players system, but the size was too large for our use as well as the cost at this time.My wife loves the ease as to which this Logitech system lends itself for use and for the sound that it produces. She also loves the portability aspect. She intends to use this at work and at home, so the battery and AC power hookups are great for her. The universal docks are great to use and apple includes the right dock for your ipod in the original case that the ipod came in. The video out is only a composite video connection, not good for HD material of even really good SD pictures, but will work in a pinch at someone elses house if you are visitin. The dock does not work with Gen 3 or earlier ipods, you will have to use the included 1/8in. stereo connection cable to hear your music and that won't charge your ipod either. The system will charge all newer ipods, including the gen 3 ipod touch, not sure about the newest nanos, I don't have one so I have no first hand experience for those. I have read other reviews stating that it does not, but you will need to do some more research to verify that this system will work with the newest nanos.Overall, my wife and I are very satisfied with this system and would recommend it for general use for listening, if you want great audiophile sound, I would recommend the Acoustic Research Tabletop Radio with Docking Station for iPod and MP3 Players instead, but there is a big price difference, function difference and size difference as well.
I wanted to be sure I had protection for my lens from day one. That is the only reason I purchased this without much thought, due to the very low price. As of now, I have no complaints (or positives) about this filter. It seems to be doing what I want it to do without getting in the way.
I put this on my XTi before travelling and was very happy to have the extra protection as my young nephew grabbed and dropped it one morning. No damage - and it might not have hurt the camera anyway but probably would have left a scratch or ding. I really like the clear protective screen for the LCD - it is an excellent fit (must be the newer version)and now has a couple of slight scratches on it which are NOT on the original--just why I bought this. It was a little tight to put on originally but a bit of patience and it fits well. I did carefully cut a tiny bit of the rubber around the opening for the CF card as it always was slightly in the way when I needed to remove the card. I will also be removing a bit more rubber to put on a tripod; however, overall this case does exactly what it is supposed to and looks good too. I am buying another for my 30D with no reservations. I say the money is well worth keeping your XTi looking new and free from scratches and dings!
This is a small radio, but pulls in the stations that my $200 plus Sagean does. It's a "take it along with you" radio. Took it on a cruise recently and it worked great. Manual tuning is no big deal. It's a rugged radio. Don't ever let the size of shortwave radios fool you. And this one has an alarm clock which we used on the cruise. I highly recommend this product.
Terrific sound (really terrific), rugged, compact, as simple to use as it gets. As shipped, none of the holders will work quite right with the Ipod Nano G2 (2nd generation). However, you can still fit the G2 in there without any trouble. I got on Altec Lansing's website, and sure enough, they have the G2 adapter available and are shipping it to me free of charge with free shipping. I couldn't be happier.http://www.alteclansing.com/2g_nano_adapters.asp
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.
Don't buy this. It's a piece of JUNK. I had the player for about a 40 days and the flash memory is toast already. Player tells me 0 mgs free and 0 mgs available. Formatting didn't work. Resetting didn't work. I've tried everything I can think of. Unfortunately I can't send it back to Amazon and I've emailed iRiver with the problem and still haven't heard back. The only reason I gave it one star becuase 0 wasn't an option. Even if iRiver decides to honor their warrenty I would rather send it back for a refund and buy something else...unfortunately I'm now stuck with an expensive paperweight I no longer want.
I bought this cable for connecting my new cctv camera and a tv monitor. It's simple and easy to connect and long enough to set your cctv if you have a restaurant or coffeeshop.
I bought this disk thinking I'd see major improvements in my flat panel (plasma) tv after using it. The content is certainly not pro. As advertised, it doesn't bore you with charts etc, using video footage instead. Ultimately I found I had my settings very close (to what the disk prescribes) anyway.I think you can save a ton and do a little research online and tweak your settings.I am a bit of a nerd, so if you feel totally green with tech and tvs, maybe it's worth the money to get a more laymen tool like this.It also seems suspect that the disk is in standard definition (NTSC) while it is clearly labeled as an HDTV calibration tool! The resolution and color space is different and it's hard to believe the calibration wouldn't be affected by this!!
The Satechi Bluetooth FM Transmitter is an excellent unit for hands-free calling and getting music to your car stereo if you don't have a line input. Sound quality is very good and the FM Transmitter is the best I've ever used - and I've tried many. Only downside is that it does not have an on/off switch; so you have to unplug the unit to cut the power if you vehicle does not have a switched power outlet. This is a minor inconvenience. One thing to note is that, when using this unit with an Iphone, be sure to turn off WiFi on your Iphone or you may experience interrupted connectivity. That's because Bluetooth and WiFi interfere with one another. This may be caused by the shared antenna on the Iphone. Iphones are infamous for problems with Bluetooth. I would recommend the Satechi unit to anyone looking for a good hands-free solution and a way to listen to music in their vehicle.
My charger quit working, and I noticed just after the 30 day return period was up through the seller (Vanns). Lenmar wants me to pay to ship it back to them. I'm not going to pay half what the thing cost to ship it back to them. Instead I'm going to go and buy a charger from a reputable company at a local store. That way, if it's turns out to be a cheap piece of junk like this one, at least I'll be able to return it easily.
After I wash a record in soap and water and dry it, I run the brush over it while it's spinning on the turntable. Then holding the brush up to the light, I run my finger over the bristles of the brush. In the light, you can see dust flying off...the micro particles that are down in the grooves. It works...
It fit in my player, I fired up my iPod and it starting blaring from my speakers. Nothing to complain about. Super simple
I oredered the online game code and found it to be very convenient. I strongly dislike putting my card information on the Xbox because of there auto-renewal features they automatically sign you up for and because of the playstation network credit card debacle. This is easy and you get the code instantly. It also works great for giving a gift. I hope amazon keeps doing this as I will continue to use this feature down the road.
Some people need a large screen for video, but not me. I just wanted an ipod that would fit lots of music, play with good sound quality, and just plain work. I was a bit scared to get a used one, but could not afford a new one, and when this one came, I was still concerned. I'm very glad to have gotten this, as it holds all my best cd's, and plays very well. The battery life is maybe a little short, BUT . . . it has not gone down any since I got it, which says alot. I'm pleased.
After much review, the dc290 won me over at nearly $500 less than the Nikon 990 (the only comparable competition). The reviews I read were exact... 1. Excellent photo color and clarity. 2. Fast USB download. 3. Slow menu interface 4. Digital display drains the 4 AA batteries FAST (&lt; 1hr), but you can use the manual view finder to conserve power. 5. Great photo editing software from Adobe (it's not photoshop, but it's easy to use and has a lot of automatic features).
I have had this for a couple of months now and this is a great TV. The picture quality is great and I sound is fine. From the other reviews one said something about a buzzing noise which doesn't happen with mine. Also if you turn up the TV as loud as it goes it will blow the speakers... for the reviewer that had that problem, they might want to invest in a stereo that allows you to turn it up. The one problem I have had is that it takes quite a few seconds for the picture to actually come on. Other than that its great
I bought this product, but am going to return it. I didn't realize at the time that this is RAID 0, which means it has two 500GB drives in it and uses striping. The result is very good performance (two disk heads), but means that if either hard drive fails, you lose all your data. Given hard drives do fail, you just doubled your chance of a serious data loss. Use this drive for performance, but back up with time machine.RAID 1 is mirrored for data redundancy. I would have kept it if it offered RAID 1 support as I want to put all my personal photos on a redundant hard-drive set up and not worry about losing them.
The datastick sport is the slowest USB drive I've had. I bought the 64GB on a great deal because of the size and because the shock resistant aspect was attractive.It feels very resistant and I have dipped it in water and it worked well afterwards.However what makes this stick almost unusable is the write speed. I am using Ubuntu right now and started copying a few files (~5000 files) to my stick. Usually this wouldn't take too long but now the write speed is 200 kB/sec and it's been easily 5 minutes since I started. I also noticed that it was slow with Windows 7 but never measured it.Also, the stick is read only, I looked up online a few ways to change that but it seems that I would need to reformat it which I don't want to.
This computer is what I looked for.1. Small2. Powerful core duo processor3. Light weight4. Enough Hard drive space5. Good priceIs perfect for travelling.
This does everything you need without breaking the bank ...Holds the Ipad in both portrait and landscape and is very sturdy and when its time to go it takes less then a second to fold up and put away.
Card works fine until my Mac Pro 8-core goes to sleep. After that it seems impossible to restore USB connectivity. Sonnet claims the issue is that Apple broke/changed the USB driver since Mac OS X 10.6. Read their FAQ before purchasing!
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.
I almost returned this product to Amazon. I am not used to no zoom focusing. You have to move your body to get the frame. This doesn't work well with large groups. This works very well for portrait in low light. I wasn't happy with the lens at first. I own a Nikon D70. I got out my owners manual and began reading and changing settings.... now I have fallen in love with my 5 year old Nikon and with this lens, which comparitively is cheap and the quality is great.I was concerned that I was showing an error of f E.E in the aperture screen when I didn't have the aperture ring on the lens locked into f/22. I wondered why I could not move this aperture ring and thought this would be a problem. But, I am pretty sure that the camera only works with the ring set to f/22 and the camera sets the aperture according to what I set the ap on the camera.I love it.
I have always had an issue with using UV filters since they will slightly tint your photo. These Nikon clear filters are great for lens protection and Nikon makes these with quality. I quit using UV filters and now only use clear filters for lens protection. The only disadvantage is the Nikon clear filters are thick so they will cause vignette on several wide angle lenses.
Although they were cheap (about $5), they are worth nothing. You can barely hear the sound come through, even with the volume turned as loud as possible. They are also very uncomfortable in your ear.
What surprised me about this kit, was the bag, which is functional, strong, and versatile. The tripod could be better, but would work in a pinch. The cleaning items work and the 4g card is large enough for you to click away for hours. Good value for your money, especially if you are just starting your photography adventure and do not have any of these items.
This remote works great. It controls my lights and media closet. Simple to use and a great price for what it does.
was going to purchase at store $70 at Store ours got lost.l :o) :o) ked for it on amazon. So happy i was able to purchase this for my daughter for this great price :o) works wonderful
Thats basically it. Its a usb hub. And it works fine as one. I plugged all my usb stuff it and it seems to be doing the job. =)
Was afraid to buy this because it was so cheap but I did and it works great! I've only used it a few times so we'll see how it holds up but for the price I've already got my money's worth.
The image quality is outstanding with this cable compare to the component cables I was using previously. You really don't need to use those expensive HDMI cables.
I bought this card and have regretted it ever since. I have installed this card on two machines, and it didn't work properly in either one. I have to manually assign IRQ numbers every time I reboot windows. When I tried to contact Pinnacle, they did not ever respond to my email. I will never buy something with Pinnacle's name on it again.
Can this Camera act as a web Camera?Thanks
I have been using three 500GB LaCie drives for three months with no problems. I will need three more within a month and, based on my results with the drives I have, I will purchase LaCie hard drives again. I, too, am interested in the terabyte drives coming out in May, but will probably settle for the Big Disk Extreme drives. I've been using multiple LaCie CD Burners for over a year with zero problems and have a number of clients who are successfully using LaCie monitors. Based on my interactions, I'd have to give their products high marks. I've used their customer service departmant only once, satisfactorily, so I can't comment on the quality of the CS.
Got it for my 13 year old grandson to use on his x-box game system for one of his games. He was happy with it and used it right away.
This was one of my very first purchases here on amazon and I am thrilled to see that I recieved my item on time and it was flawless... The games come alive and seem to have much better depth and contrast than the standard av cord that went with it... I also bought a up-scaler to produce a hdmi connection with this and the other systems I have, and man I have been going with out for years!!! This is a must have thanks!
I originally purchased this arm band from Apple when I bought my wife an iPod mini back in 2003. She is quite the fitness enthusiast, so the arm band got regular use over the past 4 years. The plastic finally failed, which I suppose is to be expected. She really like this product and asked me to find a replacement. Unhappy with fully enclosed arm bands made of neoprene, I simply ordered the same arm band, which is no longer available in Apple Stores. I expect it to last longer than the mini.
I bought this card for my Minolta S404. The camera will not format this card. It says the card is not usable. Cannot format through my computer either. I am returning the card.
Got this to put on the slingshot 202 because it felt just a little off to put a water bottle inside the bag with, you know, an expensive camera system. anyway this thing is great! it will hold a nalgine bottle, one of those metal water bottles and i was happy to discover that a tallboy will fit in it almost completely covered! now i don't have to feel bad when wandering around krunk and taking pictures, i can stash my can in this and the pastor won't give me as many weird looks when i'm stumbling around his church documenting the icons and architecture! the bottle bag even swivels about 45 degrees so when i sling the bag on in front of me, the bottle/can wont fall out or spill its precious contents
Went to Amazon.com. typed SD card in the search engine, it found it. Clicked on the price I wanted to pay and checked out, Nothing could have been easier. Somple search, simple purchase, great service.
This is my second MX620 - I use one at home, and one at the office. It is responsive, smooth, and does NOT eat batteries. I highly recommend it.
i found this products many years ago and it is the best thing i have ever purchased. it gently removes facial hair, leaving no marks or scratches and virtually impossible to cut yourself with. ideal for chin hair, nose hair, sideburns, upper lip, eyebrows... you name it!the panasonic uses 1 aaa battery and lasts for months. buy your own as it does not come with your purchase. i find it also cleans your skin, taking the top layer , and merely the top layer off, removing any small blackheads etc. your skins is as soft as a baby and clear and clean. I generally use it before taking a shower. i use the panasonic as ritually as i use my toothbrush and in fact, brushing your teeth takes longer. when i travel, i lock it in the safe- lol. i would pay a hundred dollars for the panasonic. the only con is that dark strong ie chin hair still required electrolysis, which i did for about 9 months. then let this little gem of a gadget take over. IT IS THE BEST PRODUCT ON THE MARKET- NOTHING COMPARES!!!!!
Advertised as Type M but is actually Type M+. M+ cards will not work in some older cameras. Make sure your camera is compatible with Type M+ cards before ordering! This card worked in my camera for about 5 minutes then died, returning.
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 !
I recently switched from DSL to cable internet, so I had to purchase a modem. I chose this one from other reviews I had read. It is a very good item from my viewpoint. Installation was no problem, and have had this about a month so far without a hiccup. I'm glad I chose this product!
Let's be serious. Most people aren't going to need that $2000 digital SLR camera with the 15X opitical zoom that looks like it'd be really cool to carry around and make everyone else very jealous of you. If you're looking for a great camera that you can carry around in your front pocket and not have people laugh at the bulge, then the SD110 is great. It's got just enough for you to have great photos of the people you care about without having to worry about things like shutter speed and ruining the moment. Best of all, it's inexpensive. I just got mine delivered last week and would definitely buy it again. One thing that is a must is buying at least a 64mb SD card; the 16 mb card that comes with the camera is pathetically small and will force you to have to keep running back to the computer all the time. Other than that, it's a great buy. Especially at amazon's price.
Overall, I am very happy with this selection. The kodak lense insures top quality photos. I think the detail of the pictures is superb. Also, even though there are a lot of bells and whistles, they are easy to learn and use. It is small and light weight, so it's easy to carry around. The only bad point, in my opinion, is the delay time between snapping the picture and the camera actually taking the picture. I've read this is a feature with all digital cameras. Very annoying. Often, a good picture is gone by the time the camera takes the shot. As with all digital cameras, the batteries drain very quickly. Also annoying. However, if you are taking indoor shots, there is an AC adapter which you can attach to the camera and plug into a wall. The power is then not supplied by battery but an electrical outlet. I'm looking for that to buy. Then you can continously take pictures and keep the LCD supply on to your hearts content.
The 12 disk CD Changer from Sony was fairly easy to install and came with all of the necessary hardware. The unit functions well with the exception of the remote, which does not work at all. As far as the unit is concerned, I would both recommend it and buy it again.
This product was shipped with a copy of the installation CD. It would not install properly. It was returned and I had to pay to return it.
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.
Product did not work from the get-go. Coby rep very nice tried to help fix over phone to no avil. Amaxon.com very accomodating about return. Would not recomend the product but service was excellent from both company's.
Fabulous product! I LOVED the internet setup, was totally easy, took just minutes - I now have one remote for my av rcv, tv, and cable box - yeah baby! Very easy to use and intuitive. I especially love the backlight - when you pick it up, the backlight automatically comes on - handy! Don't think twice, buy this unit, you're gonna love it!
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.
You better not rely on Linksys tech support for any expert knowledge and help.They follow certain standard scripts and if things get a bit complex they are essentially lost. And so are you.They'll make you work with their &quot;reset and re-flash&quot; routine wasting your time, when problems lie elsewhere.I bought two units but when one acted strangely and then failed a lot of wasted time was spent on the phone doing irrelevant things and often getting wrong information.When the units work it was great. Buy the units if you are confident that your prayers will be answered that you'll never encounter a defective unit. Or if you enjoy spending a lot of time on the phone with ill-trained technicians.
I was told by my photography class instructor that there is no need to buy expensive filters. She was right! This is a great filter, my pictures still look sharp and detailed and it fits my Nikon 18-55mm lense like a charm. Great value and protects lens just as it describes. Don't spend alot of money on other products, this will more than meet your expectations.
For reasons not pertinent to this review, I had to move my desk and desktop machine to another room in the house. So, I ran out and picked up one of these at a local store. What a waste of time and money. It seemed to work fine for a few days, but then it started dropping connection every few minutes. I'd have to unplug it and plug it back in, sometimes several times. When it did finally connect, it was fair at best. Mostly 1 or 2 bars. I just had to do my work/surfing in 5-10 minute bursts.When I bring in my laptop and sit it about 1 foot away from where this adapter is plugged-in, I get 4 bars and no problems - so I know the router is fine. This thing is just not made for any distance.I finally got sick of it and purchased a TP-Link High Gain Adapter from Amazon and I am getting 4 bars. I'll give it a few more days before I write a review on that.
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.
Good solution for this equipment.The better is that you have all in one unit, do not need to buy anything else. Great Idea by Canon.And the better is that still you can reffill it and it works ok.
It's been 6 weeks since I ordered this product and I have still not received it yet.Because I live in Hawaii purchases take longer to make it here, but I wouldn't have order this item if I knew it was going to be shipped by slow boat from the East Coast.
Needed it for my vid card. so far its been behaving good, very quite, seriously u can't hear it. Unlike this other guy in the reviews who said it "fit like a glove," on my PC it didnt. The 4-pin molex connectors were really hard to fit into my optical and my hard drives, i actually had to use a razor to slice-off a stupid piece of plastic from the molex connectors so they could fit in. but no biggy, comes w/ plenty of connectors for future devices.
This bag has several compartments for all of my accessories and made very well. A great value for the price!
I was attracted to this remote by the web programming interface: I have friends who have to hold their remotes head-to-head and program each command one at a time, and then build the macros. By contrast, I was able to configure my system even before I bought the remote (there is a trial SW available on the Harmony web page which took me 15 minutes to set up once I had a list of my devices): once I had the Harmony box opened, it took me about 4 minutes to start using it to control my TV, DVD etc since the web site remembers your setup. A couple of commands did not work right away, so I ended up having to add them in individually ("Exit" and "OK" were not correct in the Harmony database for my Panasonic TV). I also noticed that the cradle does not contact well, but it's easy to see when contact is made, and it doesn't take much to adjust it. Besides, the remote doesn't need charging all the time - only once a week for moderate usage.Even my gadget-phobe wife loves this remote - just having one remote is a joy for her. And trust me, web-programming of the remote is the way to go. I'm only pissed that there is now a $30 rebate, like the week after I bought mine.
Good price and fast delivery. I really don't know what's the difference between this cable and the similar cable the retail stores sold for 10 times the price...
It worked for two days then stopped working randomly , audio doesnt work any more.. k k k k k
I bought this as a tool for showing my art and animations to galleries and dealers. It is wonderful and sure is better than a paper based portfolio.
I recently purchased 2 sets of these walkie talkies. currently I have 4 different types of Cobra walkie talkies which I use at my job. I am a Building Manager that oversees Custodial Services in several government buildings so these walkie talkies are essential to my daily interactions with my co-workers(custodians). I love these radios, they are smaller and easier to handle and the range is just incredible. I highly recommend this product, and I will be purchasing more radios in the near future.
This battery replaces a Sony NP-F550. It was about 8 years old so I was only getting about 30 minutes of record time. Now,with the Lenmar 750H, I'm getting almost 9 hours of record time...Awesome! It works perfect with my Sony DVR-TRV9 camcorder.
This is a great universal remote. I have it running my hdtv, tivo, hd cable box, xbox 360, and surround sound system. I have been using it for over a month now and I have only had to charge it two times. The battery in this thing is amazing. Set up was easy and only took 15-20 minutes. It pretty much set itself up. I can't say enough about this remote. I will never go back to using multiple remotes again.
perfect fit for my laptop. I had older version of this particular bag. That is why I ordered as replacement. Received on time and as promised.
A complete dud. I spent all day trying to set it up, to no avail. Don't waste your time. I normally have had good luck with Linksys products but there's always one execption. On the bright side Amazon made it very easy to return and credit was issued in days.
This product was double packed to ensure that the cases aren't broken on delivery. The outer plastic is a little thin and can be separated from the case if a little care isn't taken inserting the outer cover. I've only had problem with one, but a little scotch take took care of it. This is the second time I ordered the 100 pack slim case and I would recommend them to all video collectors.
A cassette adapter is never going to yield perfect fidelity, but this unit does a reasonably good job. We've had ours for a few years and it has held up to sporadic use. It squeaks faintly during playback which is noticeable during quiet sections of music. A bit annoying, but still less finicky than using an FM adapter.Here's hoping an aux input becomes much more common than a cassette player in newer vehicles!
There isn't much to discuss here, really. It's a good quality 6 ft HDMI cable. There's some heft to the cord, so it isn't super flexible if you're trying to get into some ridiculous angles, but I think that's a positive because it definitely seems as if it'll last. Ordered and received it within a day. DEFINITELY can't beat that!
I use this lens for astrophotography, which puts the highest possible demand on raw optical performance. I have been getting great results from the 400L wide open. I have no other lens that is usable for astro work wide open. Additionally, its construction is solid - another must for what I do. Highly recommended!
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.
Multiple reasons:1. Setup software was buggy. (In my career I configure software and document support procedures.) The Harmony 880 software was abysmal in my experience: would not install cleanly for Windows XP (and I tried two separate machines with different XP configurations). Once installed, it could not reload until I manually killed its process in Windows Task Manager. Did not find resolution at the support site and FAQs.2. Basic design flaw: the 880's "activities" approach does the thinking for me - even if its designers don't know my home theater nor what I intend to do. For instance, let's say I'm video taping a show from digital cable to give to a friend - or let's say I want two devices powered up for picture-in-picture use. I don't want the remote to turn off the digital cable when I turn on the VCR, but the 880 is designed to do that by default, and the workarounds felt cumbersome. Perhaps it knows what's best.3. Configuring home theater devices: PC Configuration only. I wanted to make changes on the fly from within my home theater, but my experience was that any tweaking required me to get up, leave my home theater, trudge back to my PC in my office, reload the setup application, wander through various setup screens, make the change, commit the change, download the change to the remote, then see if the results were successful (which typically were not, so I would have to repeat the process). So: how much fun is that? My time is my own, but it's not limitless. I would prefer to spend it enjoying my home theater.I promptly replaced the 880 with a Universal Remote URC200 (also available at Amazon.com) which supports remarkably easy and effective manual programming and also learns easily from my other remotes.
I got these ear buds because others that I have tried don't stay in. The problem with these however, is that they're way too big for my ears. the bud itself is too big so I can't even get that part in my ear let alone the extended "twist-to-fit" pad. I had high hopes for these buds but I guess I'll have to keep searching for a small pair.
The Powershot A520 On Switch stopped working right after I started using the camera.
I DJ and I've been looking for an economic alternative to Jewel Cases or Prosleevs for a long time. I finally found it. I've found these Laserline sleevs to be durable and since they hold both the liner notes and CD they make it easy to find the music. The biggest plus is that my 1100+ CDs of music now take up about 1/4 of the space and that makes me and my wife very happy.
The ability to send someone MS points as a gift is long overdue. What is also cool is the ability to recieve the code once the purchase is complete if you intend to use for yourself. Great job AMAZON!!!
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.
I recently gave this item as a gift to my boyfriend for christmas. He loves it. I shopped around and Amazon had the best price.
Installed in my polaris rzr s for what I thought would be an ok sound. I was wrong. They sound great! I powered them through a marine amp and just have an Ipod without the head unit. very satisfied with the outcome.
We just used this camera on a 2 week trip to Montana during which I was able to get a good feel for this camera. Likes: Light, fits in pocket, good quality pictures, I used 2.1 meg most of the time, easy to download to computer, stored lots of photos with my added large memory card. Dislikes: Can't see LCD screen in the sun, the digitial zoom is TERRIBLE--is there a secret to getting a clear photo? I purchased lenses to go with the camera and they worked terrible as well. Otherwise, for good quality simple photos, this is a great camera.
Hey everybody - this is not an MP3 Player! It is a MiniDisc Player. Yes, you can &quot;transfer&quot; MP3s to it using the software, but really it is meant to record directly from CD to ATRAC - which is Sony's proprietary (and superior) compression algorithm. When you transfer an MP3 - the software first converts it to ATRAC, then copies it to the MiniDisc player. So doing the math - the music is compressed twice. If all you want to do is listen to MP3s - GET AN MP3 PLAYER!!! Using an MD player to listen to MP3s is kind of like buying a bunch of DVDs, then recording them to VHS tape and watching them on a VCR.As far as the software is concerned - if you don't care about transferring MP3s - you don't have to use the SonicStage software everybody whines about! You can use the supplied SimpleBurner - which records CDs in your PCs CD-ROM drive to your MD at either LP2 (160 minutes on an 80 minute blank MD) or LP4 (320 minutes). The quality of LP2 is very near CD quality. You can also hook the unit directly to a CD player (remember those) using analogue or digital connections. When you do it that way - you can record at SP (highest quality - 80 minutes on an 80 minute blank MD) or LP2/LP4.Why would you want an MD player vs. an MP3 player? If you don't have a bunch of MP3s, and all you want to do is make your existing CD collection portable - MD offers a cheaper, more versatile, and sonically superior alternative to MP3. Blank MDs are cheap (less than $2) - re-recordable, durable, and easy-to-handle. Individual tracks can be split into multiple tracks, re-ordered, re-titled, and deleted directly on the MD unit, or using the supplied software. This is very useful for students, musicians, etc. Can't do any of that w/ an MP3. Again - if you have thousands of MP3s - then get an MP3 player. But if you don't - you should check this out.
If you're a fan of Tartt's earlier book The Secret History (synopsis: several pretentious philosophy-majors participate in a Dionysian revelry leading to murder, betrayal, Byron quotations, languid speeches by pale-faced heroines, etc., etc.), than you probably had your nose pressed up against the bookstore window in anticipation of her newest novel, The Little Friend. And while the book shares the same gothic sensibility as The Secret History, the story line lacks the imagination and intensity of its predecessor.Eleven years after the murder of her older brother, twelve year old Harriet decides to solve the mystery of his death. In the process, she unearths not just circumstantial details about his hanging, but also what's concealed in her family history. Works well for the first 100 pages, but then you begin to fear that you've somehow blanked out while reading or accidentally skipped a few chapters. Otherwise, you might wonder why Tartt decided to take an intriguing idea and turn it into an increasingly dull narrative that becomes The Little Summer Where Nothing Much Happened Until the Very End if You Even Get That Far.The characters are likable enough, especially Harriet, who loves reading The Jungle Book, catching poisonous snakes, and hanging outside bars frequented by speed freaks and murderers. However, Harriet adventures slowly begin to resemble a Disney movie in the making. And while the prose is engaging, and the other characters lively, the Southern slow pace might make you droopy, frustrated, and ultimately uninterested.
This was NOT an auto-focus lens for the Nikon D40X. It needs a camera with the motor in the camera. I got this to shoot pictures in a gym without flash (basketball, volleyball, rallies). Even though I maually focused the lens through the viewfinder, most of the pictures came out out of focus. It was alos difficult to get the right exposure settings. It just didn't work for what I wanted. I sent it back. Fortunately, JR Music took it back and issued a refund with no problems.
I bought this for my kids bathroom to use while we bathe them. It has worked out great- we love it!
Do not buy if you have a cat, looks too much like the original animal and will not endure being knocked in the floor.
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.
I got the Coby MP3 player as a employee reward gift from my husbands employer. My mother-in-law wanted a MP3 player to take while she walks. However she isn't computer literate, in fact she doesn't own one at ALL. So unless she is leaving the MP3 player with me to charge on the USB plug, then her player stays dead till she brings it by again. This charger was much needed and more affordable than even Wal-mart had. I was so glad to find this. So far she seems very pleased with it and her MP3 player. so I rate it as affordable & convenient & it charges rather quickly.
it came to me fast .. it works great .. and I use it in one of my cars if I ever need to photograph an event.. the price was great . compared to buying a new one
The cables arrived as promised and they work as promised. The price was right and the quality very good. Read a lot of reviews saying that the pricer cables really don't perform any better than the less expensive versions, unless you are a real videophile; which I am not. I am pleased with the picture that this cables provide to the high def tv.
I was using the RF output from a standard DirecTV STB in my office to feed a Monitor in my garage by way of RG6 coax cable, when I upgraded to an HD box that option was not available. I wanted an inexpensive solution to restore that option, so I purchased the Belkin RF modulator. It is a plug and play unit, works great, the picture is of good SD quality with no video noise and the audio is good as well. I thought I had an issue as horizontal lines appeared in the picture, but after a quick check I realized the channel 3/4 switch on the unit had been moved after I had reorganized my office, so the bottom line is the unit just plain works, hopefully for a long time to come.
This mouse works really well and runs off of only 1 AA battery that seems to last a while. My only trouble with it is that I feel like I am breaking the USB attachment... but I may just be paranoid about things breaking since I usually am. I also wonder what the real difference is between the blue mouse and the black mouse, considering there is a slight price difference. My Boyfriend has the black one, and they seem to be exactly the same. But, overall I like it alot... very compact and the USB part stores underneath and turns it off to save on battery life.
I've been using it for about 3 years on cropped sensors of Rebels and 40D. I like this lens. It is very compact, has useful focal length and is capable of beautiful results. However the chromatic aberrations are too strong especially in out-of-focus areas. Canon's standard converters try to hide some of CA but there are substantial limits to this approach. Also this is a problem for users of other raw converters.Finally images taken at below F2.0 are too soft and lack contrast ... so I use F1.4-1.8 only in emergency.Overall the best compact 50mm lens for Canon but I expected more from a normal prime at this price point.
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.
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.
My husband purchased this particular television in October 2005. We've never had any problems with it, and it continues to function beautifully. One thing I'm confused about: description indicates it has an HDTV monitor, yet I've been told it's not actually an HD television. I don't see a difference in quality of picture when watching a regular movie channel or the same channel on an HD channel, though picture quality is very good. Am I missing something?Picture quality on other televisions that are HD capable seem to be far more crisp.Also, I'm wondering since this set is 5 years old, will it function with a BluRay system, in terms of delivering that quality of picture?Thank you.On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being excellent, I give this television 4.5. It's proven to be a good investment.
I was able to activate this with Time Warner Cable in Queens, New York; even thou this modem has the Comcast logo in the front. So Far so good, after 4 months of heavy use.
I've had this camera for 14 months - 2 months past the warranty. Got a sudden E18 error and it's dead now. Google e18 canon error and you'll see I'm not alone - this product can't be trusted - keep shopping!
I bought this about a year ago and i love it. I have had no problems. It does everything i wanted. I'm happy with my purchase.
Let's face it doing without a remote is more than an inconvenience. When the grandkids lost one of ours, any option was an improvement. This one did the job, even though the it did not have UHF capabilities, which we really didn't need anyway.
I purchased this for my 10 year old neice for her birthday. I liked that it was small and relatively inexpensive for a sometimes forgetful little girl. She seems to really like it. I haven't heard any complaints. My sister claims that it is easy to use and the instructions were easy to figure out. Nice little gizmo.
Bought it as a gift for my family. they could not beleive the great sound it has. Will buy one for my son and my wife now too!!
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!
My brother has been having a great time with the GPS unit. He tells me it is very accurate, except inside buildings such as a mall where it cannot easily communicate with the locator satellites. Outside it is fantastic.
I must admit, the initial euphoria of having finally purchased an iPod combined with the good name of Altec Lansing resulted in my purchase of the inMotion system.What has my experience been? Unfortunately, not satisfactory. The static that is continuously emitted from the speakers drives you crazy. This problem seems to be known to Altec as it's addressed in the Instruction Manual-being put down to the compression of the music in the iPod.Is there a solution? Yes, buy a different set of speakers.
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.
Why the hell would you pay more than $1.75 for an HDMI cable when you can get them for $1.75? Seriously.
works fine for a while, then towards middle or end of movie frame freezes; tested dvd in another player = no problem;this is my second unit with same problem. Cyberhome says it is a problem with my specific unit and that they will replace ...
I cannot say much about these headphones as I returned them because they were defective (no stereo). However, while I was testing them, I came to dislike the ear pieces - the part that connects over the ear. Instead of giving a better fit - or holding on to the ear, they tended to get in the way and be a distraction. The size seems good though - as I wanted something small that would let me use Skype while traveling.
I've been using this FM transmitter for about 3 weeks, and it has been working perfectly. I had no trouble finding a station to use (I live in a large metropolitan area so I was worried about this). The instructions that come on the device are easy to follow, and it sounds exactly as I expected for an FM transmitter.
Works well with netbook computer, ASUS 1000. Powered by USB connection making a separate AC dongle a thing of the past.
i had a different cooler, that went under the computer and provided 4 USB ports, it worked ok. but i think that it wasn't working anymore. this one lifts the back of the computer and blows air under the computer. it also had two speeds on the fans. which is cool so you can have it blowing faster when you are not on the computer, cuz it is a little louder. just use it when you are away from the computer. amazing product. definitely recommend for anyone that has a computer that overheats.
I use these at home and in the office. Built Like a tank. Blazing fast gigabit. Zero setup. 100% uptime.
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.
I saw this and thought it would be great to have the grandkids pictures with me all the time. I didn't expect it to be as nice as it was. The picture quality is great large enough to see the pictures well.I may purchase another as a gift! The pictures were easy to download too.
Does not fit PDA. Can not use stilius and the case together. Did e-mail company and have never heard from them. Unit is great for left handed person, but right handed will have a problem using it. I am left-handed so no problem.
This filter doesn't do much of anything. I should have listened to the reviews. JUNK Save your money for a better one.
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.
Perfect for all those that like the split keyboard. Mouse is standard 11 different button options mouse. I have noticed that the range is about 7' from the components to the reception module, that is without any obstruction. It would be fine for any desktop; not so good for using with TV monitor from the recliner.I would highly recommend for any one that wants a split keyboard.
Consumer Reports (CU) advises against feeding up PIGS such as Monster Cable, etc., or buying overpriced DIGITAL cables from big-fat-cats such as "Best Buy", "Comp USA", "Circuit City", etc...: the last two just finished digging their own grave... BRAVO!!!In brief: Digital (vs. Analog) Need No Special Cables: If the wires are Copper - Oxygen-Free, well insulated, you could trust a FIRM LIKE THIS ONE:Don't Buy the Town: just buy a Cable that transfers bit after bit...
As long as you have a normal ear this headphone won't fall off. Sound is like a 7 out of 10, but I compare everything to my Shure E3c. It is better than other sporty headphones that I have tried. My favorite part is that even when you are running, this stays in your ear assuming you put it on right.
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.
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 bought the Cyber Acoustics Portable iPod Docking Speakers for my acupuncture practice, and I am very happy with this purchase. The unit is very small and easily fits onto the book shelf, and the sound is really quite amazing for a product that size. I read the previous reviews, and even though some weren't happy with the speaker dock, this unit seemed to have the overall best reviews for docks that were under $30.The delivery was, as usual with Amazon, right on time and very fast. It only takes a minute to set the unit up for use, and it comes with all necessary adapters to make it work for every type of iPod. I have tried it with an iPod touch 8 GB, and the old 160 GB iPod Classic, and both work flawlessly. The sound is good enough that I can hear it clearly even in the next room on only medium volume. For the price, this is an excellent product, and I can highly recommend it.
The sation does everything that I expected, and it produces pretty good sound as well.
Remote works great. Software works great. All stereo components work flawlessly but some strange XBOX incompatibility with DVD remote.
High quality, heavy duty shielded cables. No noticeable sound degradation. Easy to plug in and remove. The left and right cable are stuck together, but you can easily pull them apart if needed.
Love it.... Yes this remote does all that it claims to do and more. The set up was easy. I did need a little help from tech support with one of my components but I called Tech Support and they were so great that they even made some suggestions that I hadn't even thought about. We have been using this remote for about a month now and have no complaints. So easy to us even my 80 year old mom can do it when she comes for a visit.
This camera is beautiful! It isn't at all plastic, it's strong and it takes very clear pictures with great color! This camera is worth much more than it's price! It even sends out an orange focus beam on your subjects face to help it focus. You can change the resolution from 1 MP to 5 MP, it even has a setting to take low resolution email pictures to send them quickly. It has lots of different settings. The only &amp;quot;cons&amp;quot; of this camera is that it only comes with a 16 MB memory stick and that allows you to only take 6 pictures at the highest 5 MP quality. But hey, for this price overall it's fantastic!
This one has saved me 10 times it's price in tickets alone, and it just helps to make you aware of your driving speeds so you don't get a speeding ticket by just not paying attention to your speed! Highly recomend this product for the price!
The finish on the bottom of the cooler is not that great, hardly any shine to it. It dropped my stock CPU temps by at least 10 deg C (I cant remember the numbers off the top of my head) compared to the Intel stock cooler.
This product never did work properly, the connection was always weak or did not connect at all. Last week it stopped working altogether, the light does not come on at all which makes me believe it is dead. I have only owned it for less than 2 months!I already had a similar Belkin adapter (older model) on another computer and it still works great, after at least 2 years.I believe this is a defective item but it is past the "return window". Amazon should be responsible for replacing this item, free of charge to me.
Great woofers for a low price! Brought new life to my old garage speakers.
I bought this as the third lens for my rebel XT (I also have the 17-85 EFS IS and the 70-200 f4 L. I sold the kit lens). It would not be a good solo lens because as a prime, it is less versatile than a zoom. It means getting closer or further from the subject rather than changing the zoom setting to get the framing you want. Remember, though, that in many conditions you get distortion from a wide lens, so maybe you should move back.However, primes outperform comparable quality zooms at a given focal length. This one is very fast at 1.4. On the Rebel XTi this lens is equivalent to an 80mm on a 35 SLR. This is a very useful length for portrait, flattering to most subjects. It is very sharp. I have not noticed the softness or focusing problems noted in other reviews.Is this a good lens for you? If you have a Rebel XT or XTi, and a lot of your pictures are in this focal range (you can tell by looking at the Exif or shooting information in Image Browser), then yes, by all means. It will outperform your zoom in lighting conditions where either lens works, and will perform in low light where your zoom may not work at all.
I almost didn't buy this because of the mixed reviews, but I really wanted it for trimming my eyebrows and stray hairs my electric razor misses. For that it works beautifully.
Maybe I just have weird ears, but these would not stay put, even when I was just sitting still. Everything else was great (quick delivery, etc.) but the product itself was just shoddy. I hope I just got the one bum pair, but it's something to consider if you are thinking about buying these.
After I got my Palm m100, I was extremely bored of tapping on the on-screen keyboard or trying to write quickly but get those Grafitti strokes just right. My birthday comes, and so, my grandparents get me this. It was cool!!! Without this I would never have known what I was missing. Just unfold and type away! I was a bit disappointed though with the fact that the keyboard used a little too much power, but it's okay with me because I have rechargable batteries for my Palm. This is an extremely great product, ...I suggest you click "Add to Cart".
It has a wide range of control that makes it easy to set the headphones to the perfect volume. I got this for my Dad so he can plug his headphones directly into the TV instead of having to go through external speakers. It works great for him. This was a cheap alternative to getting wireless headphones.
I've never come across a book with a more insipid title, and it should have been a dead giveaway as to what's in store. If you think about it, who in their right mind would write 500 odd pages and after all that effort, name it something so nondescript.Sadly the reviews are accurate - there's no plot to speak of, which I have to agree is a bit much after hauling that bulk around in the hope of some closure. I don't blame Ms Tartt so much, I like the sound of my own voice as much as she does, but what did her editors think they were being paid for??
I was reluctant to try ebook readers for many reasons, but when the prices started to drop, I decided to give the REB1100 a shot. I'm very glad I did.The REB1100 is a versatile, easy-to-use little reader that worked perfectly first time out. Controls and page-orientation can be swapped for lefties, the backlit screen allows for night or dim-light reading, you can change the fonts and the font size, and with adjustable brightness and contrast, you can reasonably extend the battery life to 30 hours.Registration and downloading worked without trouble, and there is a wide variety of books, magazines, and newspapers available for the reader. I'm using mine for reading on the bus, and currently have all of Shakespeare's plays, three classic novels, and a handful of short stories all loaded up--and that's with the onboard 8mb of memory. With a Smart Media card, you can extend that up to 72mb--that's a lot of books in your pocket.Highly recommended.
Case is heavy duty as described. Case Logic makes great products and I would recommend this case. The cd inserts are standard.
For the money, this is a fantastic lens. It focuses fast, the images are sharp in the proper range, and it is very compact for what it is. The only drawback is that it is an F/4 rather than a F/3.5 like the previous generation of this lens.
I bought a C-740 3 weeks ago. Very nice camera, got the controls figured out, took about 100 photos. Really like the long optical zoom. At some magnification, the 740 has the impaoct of a >6Mpixel CCD because of the excellent lens.One HUGE problem just discovered though. The Camedia Master (and Pro option) software stinks! It looks like poorly done software from an asian source. Worst of all, the Olypus softrware cannot print to any networked printer. Every one of my other Windows applciations work just fine over the net. Olympus says, "Gee, were sorry" and that they have no plans to fix this major error.If you need to use this camera at the office or home with a printer that is not directly connected to your PC, pass on Olympus and look for another manufacturer! The problem is endemic to all Olympus cameras!
Srsly!? I dunno why pay more for HDMI cables. This cable works just how it should: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 720i...Plugged my X360 on a Sony Bravia FullHD and a 720 HD Philips using this one and it worked flawless!Forget those xpensive cables. The only difference between xpensive and this one is the price.If you like to throw away your money... well...
The biggest factor in making this purchase was the F/2.8. I had thought about the F/4 version but losing the AF with a 2x TC on my 20D was the deal breaker for the F/4. That and I knew I'd be always questioning myself later on down the road.I just can't believe how sharp this lens is even wide open. The weight can take some getting used to and having a grip on your body helps out with the balance of it.One word of warning though, if your a hobbyist and decide it's to expensive to buy, never rent one. If you do, chances are you may not be satisfied with any of the other offerings once you see the results from this lens.
It was one of the saddest days of my life when Minolta went out the camera business. This is one really great camera. I hope Sony is able to continue the Minolta tradition.
I bought this with my Nikon d90 DSLR. I was debating whether or not to spend the extra money and upgrade to the 30 mb/s, but decided to go with this instead. I didn't choose wrong! Shooting in RAW mode I can capture about 8-9 shots at 4.5 frames per second, until the buffer is full, then it drops to a bit slower. But shooting in JPEG mode this card is fast enough to take an infinite number of shots at full speed! (Well, until the card fills up that is!).You may be tempted to upgrade and get the 8GB, but trust me, you won't need it. I can take more than JPGS before the card is full, and if you are one to shoot in RAW, you still have a hefty number of shots (around 600-800?).Overall, fantastic card that does what it claims. Five stars. And at this low price, who could resist? Who would WANT to resist? Stop reading reviews and buy it already! It's worth your money.
I've used the VX Revolution on a laptop for a month now, the tracking precision and control is very good, the feel is solid, and the line-of-sight range is at least 18 feet. The five buttons and scroll wheel includes a magnifier button to enlarge the screen display, very handy for viewing small print. An on/off switch to save battery, a storage compartment for the USB transceiver are great. Definitely designed for right-handers, and I use mice ambidextrously all the time. It survived a weeklong roadtrip packed with the laptop no problem. I'm recommending it to friends who are looking for a mouse that has it all. As usual, Amazon delivered it fast and as advertised. :)
This cover was better than the Isis one that I also got from Amazon, but due to the case that I had bought for my Macbook, I had to modify this cover in a certain way to get it to fit nicely. If it was perhaps a bit easier to put on then I would have given it 5 Stars.
My experience with this tv has been great. It is extremely easy to work (menu, picture mode, 2 tuner pip, memory stick) and looks great! I only have one complaint and that is the fact that the memory stick program can't read mp3's from the memory stick and the tv doesn't provide music for slide shows (some sony tv's do just that). It is still a great tv and I am very happy with my purchase.
i bought this for my laptop, so i could work with graphics programs like fireworks and flash. it's plug and go, couldn't have been easier. i have had it for about a month, without any complaints.
Hi,Can someone post the AC voltage specifications of the AC/DC power adapterthat this USB enclosure uses ?It seems to be a good product.Thanks
I really liked the Slik Pro 330 DX tripod from the start! For around $100, it didn't make much sense to go cheap on equipment that will be responsible for holding up my $800 camera. This tripod has been to the driving range on numerous occasions where I can video my golf swing. With all the activity going on at the range, I needed a tripod that was easy to setup and sturdy enough to withstand the occasional gust of wind. The feature that sold me was the ability this tripod has to widen the legs even wider than the standard width of your typical tripod. You will not be disappointed in this tripod.
The meade #827 right angle viewfinder arrived in less than a week. I installed it on my telescope with great difficulty, the allen head screw in the scope was rounded out and very tight, as I tried to adjust the focus the lens assembly fell into my telescope. I had to return the telescope as it had a defect in the lens (...)
So, I wanted an earbud headset with a mic that was retractable... It's for my laptop bag. This one looked like it might be, and I was prepping myself for the inevitability that it was not... So turns out it was not, and the cables to get tangled and what not, but you will find that with any other headset. As a functional item for a laptop bag, it is top notch! The mic is great quality and the headset is good quality. The manner in which you put this headset on is a bit off the beaten path with the earlobe clip thingy, but it's a good fit for a quick call in skype, or whatever.
Very nice little cable for such a small amount of money. Bought it for my Xbox 360 and I see no difference between this cable and the composite cables that came with the system. Excellent bargain.Thanks
I'm 84 years old and was introduced to this "mailbug" at my neighbors. I liked it and decided to get my own... I't great, no virus worries and all my family and friends that wanted me to get a computer are happy because I have EMAIL - hooray. It is simple to learn how to use it too. I do email at least once a day. It keeps me "connected" Thanks Landel !!Helenrose
First thing, I accidentally washed & dried this flash drive & it still works! Buy it just for the durability. My only complaint is how drive manufacturers mis-represent storage space. This 16Gb drive has only 14.3Gb usable space. It's been going on forever, so nothing will change there. Just wish they would advertise by usable space.
The Zen Nano was in good condition when it arrived. The instructions could have been clearer, but things were simple once I figured it out. I've had no problems with the Zen Nano.
WHAT A GREAT GADGET. I USE THIS FOR SALADS, AND SLICING POTATOES FOR AU GRATIN, AND ZUCCHINI FOR ZUCCHINI BREAD, AND CUCUMBERS FOR A GREAT SUMMER SALAD! I DIDN'T THINK I'D LIKE IT THIS MUCH, BUT I DO!!!
I'd seen many people mention Sennheiser as good earphones, so when I saw these in the store I decided to give them a try. They cost $30 in the store, which is more than the average earphones cost in-store by about $15. So I'd hoped that the cost of these would translate to better sound quality and, for a change, an ACCURATE claim of bass.They do sound better than all earphones I've tried, but as the most popular review here mentions these earphones will not satisfy audiophiles, i.e. people who are serious about getting great sound. More things I've noticed and would argue against as mentioned in other reviews:1) The picture on this site shows that several things come with these earphones. However, when I bought the earphones none of these items other than the actual earphones were on the product packaging. Thus, for months, I had no idea anything else was in the product packaging, especially since the earphone covers were hidden deep in the packaging, buried underneath all the cardboard they put inside the hard-to-open plastic. It was only when coming to Amazon, seeing the pictures and reading other reviews that I thought to rip through everything to see what I found. Good thing I didn't throw the packaging away.2a) The fit. These earphones CAN and DO fit you for anything you want to do. They are "flexible"--it's your job to use that flexibility to your advantage. Initially when I used these earphones to work out, they did move around on my ears. Combined with not being satisfied that the sound was going into my ear canal enough, I started messing around with the flexible clips, moving them to make them a tighter fit on my ears. Once you do that, not only can you get the sound a little better into your ears but the earphones really do stay and feel comfortable whatever activity you're doing. I have used these to jog and to play basketball, and I have very few problems doing these activities with these earphones.2b) The one thing that can be annoying when engaged in activity is the volume control. It's very easy to accidentally brush up against the volume control or for the basketball to brush it, and the volume just spikes really loudly in your ear. At least on mine, the volume control has a tendency to be turned outward, not towards my body (as I would prefer), so it can be harder to position your fingers to change the volume. It's also what makes it possible for a basketball to brush up against the volume control.3a) Sound--the sound comes out very clear. The one problem is the bass response. Now, what I find weird is there IS some bass response...however it seems to only be with certain songs. I tend to play my mp3 players on shuffle. So one song can come on and sound great, almost like it does with better headphones. The next song can be a hip hop song, and there will be some good bass there coming out of the earphones. The next song can just come out so flat that it hurts your ears--no bass at all. With the headphones I use when I want great sound quality, all songs play equally--all have a good amount of bass, none hurt my ears. I find the bass response very fickle with these earphones, and some songs are almost intolerable to listen to with these, especially if you need to turn the volume up. And even to get the bit of bass you do get, you have to fiddle with the EQ settings on your mp3 player or media player on your computer. For example, I cannot listen to these earphones using any EQ other than bass booster on the iPod Touch.3b) Another reviewer mentioned that the volume seems lower with these earphones than others, and I would agree. I have several mp3 players, and my iPod Touch is the loudest one of them all. Admittedly, I like loud music. With pretty much every other pair of headphones and earphones I have, there is a need to turn the volume down when listening to the iPod Touch. Not so much with these, and when I do turn the volume down it's more because the flatness of the sound without bass is too sharp in my ears for the volume to be as high as I normally like.4) With the earphones being a clip-on shape, it's very easy to lay them down and then pick them up all tangled/hooked into each other later on. It's very annoying to be in the mood to hear music but need to spend time untangling the clips and wires from each other.Conclusion:It's very frustrating to find earphones with this level of comfort, flexibility and portability, as well as the clarity of sound...and yet the inconsistent enjoyability of sound, especially with the bass. It's very hard to understand why some songs have impressive bass (for earphones) and why others have none, why some songs please the ear and why some songs hurt the ear. If other headphones didn't do a better job with distributing bass and if I didn't get my music from sources I trust to provide good sound quality, I would blame the sound quality of some of my files.So for me, despite what others say, the only things I'd use these earphones for ARE working out or traveling.
bought 2 of these and have tried to get them to work on 3 different WinXP PCs and laptops, so far only one PC works with it, but will only work when it it is installed in the exact same usb port as it was when software was installed, if I move it to another USB port on the same PC it will not work. Other 2 PCs would not work at all with this device, installation finishes and the device shows a yellow 'cannot start' status in Windows hardware device manager.
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.
This radio is well built, and of good quality, however you will probably want to consider the external ferrite antenna with your purchase. Living in an area where radio signals aren't that challenged, nightime reception of even local stations is marginal. The reason I bought this unit is because it is touted as a "radio fan's selection", especially for AM usage. Yes it does pull in stations from a few hundred miles away, but I'm still confused as to why I will have to purchase the optional antenna for $99 to be satisfied, and reduce signal fade.
I had noticed that on some days my local stations really didn't come in very good. This has improved the reception very well. I didn't want to run antenna wires all over my house. I really like the way this looks and it does help clean up the signal. I you want to avoid a huge antenna setup, this is a great choice.
For different reasons, NEC monitors often have better color definition and quality than certain, other monitors. I find no fault with this CRT monitor, at all.
Pros:-Picture Quality-All the add ons-Price to storage ratio-Stand (Believe me, this is great when using video)Cons:-Battery Life (not quite close to what is advertised; I have gotten 5 hours of mixed usage: Video and Audio when I should be getting 5 hours of Video)-Weight-The included Cover-Proprietary Cable (no mini-USB)I think this is a fairly honest review, and do feel that despite the magnificent player this is (I have the 80gb one), the cons make me give this 4 stars. I think that if the cons are covered, this player (which I already think sets the benchmark for PMPs) would be as close to perfect as possible. One warning, as you might have discovered, this is a modular design in that the price you see is not the price you should expect for every one of those functionalities to work (the TV station, Codecs for movies, certain MP3s, and wifi Internet will cost *extra*).
The Ti shell is really why I bought it, and why I gave it an extra star. My case is scratched up from being dropped, stepped on, and skipped across the floor, but it still works and it's outlasted two plastic ones. When a plastic case cracks the board usually goes with it.The slow writes and malfunction's in Windows are why I've stopped using it much. 17mbps read speed is good for most uses, but the 1mbps sequential write speed is pretty slow when backing up a gig or two of data. Forget about the 0.1-0.2mbps random write speed when the drive gets a little fragmented. When I bought it last year the 4Gb was pushing technology and the 2Gb performed better. Things may be better with the 4Gb units now shipping.The biggest issue is that it will randomly "malfunction" in Windows--XP or Vista, at work or at home. The light goes off and the device disappears and I can't get it back.Fortunately I've never had a problem under Linux. And, after using it in Linux exclusively for about a week it'll again work in Windows. Maybe this is due to the ESD issue someone else mentioned. Who knows.
I have an Epson 825 at home. I bought just for printing photos. I was sadly disappointed.I now have the 6122 at work. The photo quality is fabulous! I love it. I see no difference from what you might get from a photo developer. I WILL be purchasing a 6122 for my home use.
Didn't have to do a think except seat it in place and turn it on. XP Pro SP1 recognized it on reboot and had everything installed without me lifting a finger. I'm using it right now with a scanner and printer hooked up and it works great.
I have several S-video cables around the house and this one works just as well as my expensive S-video cables that I got from Best Buy.I use this cable to connect my laptop to the television. Works great! I would recommend this cable and the seller to anyone!
When I saw these speakers listed for $50 plus free shipping. I didn't expect much. I figured I could use them in my bedroom to get surround sound for my tv for cheap. They are pretty much worth what I paid. Nothing great, but they do the job. Sound is just okay. The subwoofer rattles a lot, even not at high volume levels.
To my way of thinking, there are only TWO factors which keep the Vector from receiving a full 5-stars here. #1 is the watch face. It is not very durable. It isn't even glass. It's made out of VERY easily scratched plastic. I own several watches, and even the plain glass face models scratch at the drop of a hat, but this one takes it to a whole new level. I'd be worried to sneeze too close for fear it may implode.#2 is the fact that despite the promises of being water resistent to 100 Meters (ie 300 feet) this watch isn't...FAR from it. You are in danger of ruining this watch if you even enter a bathroom while someone ELSE is taking a hot shower. The humidity alone may cause problems. Pretty sad when a watch advertised as at the very least capable in a pool cannot honestly pull off a basic shower in a bathtub.Now, with that said, if you take care to avoid moisture whenever you can, the Vector is a fine wrist computer that works quite well in a variety of areas. It'll tell you the temperature (under the right circumstances, of course), help you predict the weather, give you a bearing on where you need to go and then (after proper adjusting) tell you your altitude. I found the altimeter to actually be rather accurate -- oh, and those reviews I have read on-and-off by folks bragging about telling the altitude INSIDE of a pressurized passenger plane are BOGUS.Considering what this watch can do, and it's limitations, I believe that the price is a bit high (you can buy a Casio watch that'll do the same thing--and is solar-powered, AND is REALLY water-resistent, all for LESS) but the Vector has one thing that not all Suunto watches, or altimeter/barometer/compass watches come with: that little bubble on the face which allows a more accurate determination of specific readings. If Casio add's one to their model, I'll probably become a full-time convert. If you are looking for something similar, but smaller, try looking at the Suunto Observer. It's a dang-good-looking watch, but the price is considerably more, so that may be a rather important factor for you (I know it is for me).All in all, Suunto makes great products, but water resistent models are unfortunately NOT one of them (unless you are going for one of their products that actually are designed for underwater use).
This modular vest makes one think of the army or police forces using modular vests. And for a good reason! Photographers can learn from them. With the attached S&F; waist belt that you must buy separately, the modular vest makes sure you have all your gear comfortably close at hand. No grabbing in bags or rucksacks. It gives you fast access and is highly adjustable too.However, as previous posters mentioned, there were no instructions enclosed so that you have to find out how this vest is configured and how you should attach it to the waist belt and use it. Fortunately, I found it out and it's not that difficult, but it may take a layman/woman quite some time to uncover this.Unfortunately, the ergonomics of this modular vest are not perfect. The neck part has an uncomfortable V-shape instead of a U-shape. Have the engineers forgotten that the human body is shaped in curves?? When wearing an additional tripod on a shoulder or wearing a shoulder bag, the V-shape of the neck part hurts in the neck. A U-shape would fit the shape of the body better!There are lots of D-rings and strings to attach the sliplock pouches and bags. So, while this vest is well-thought out, the fact that it lacks instructions and has a V-shaped neckpart make that I can only give 4 stars. I hope this gets addressed in an updated/revised version.Aside from this, this vest is to be recommended even it will not replace my Lowepro Flipside AW400 that is just a marvel. I use the modular vest and attached waist belt when I cannot wear a bag because of the event (for example at dense mass events when people are too close to you and wearing a bagpack may annoy others and/or yourself).
small, easy to use, takes really great quality video. My 16 year old had it all figured it out in no time.
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 received these in record time and am very pleased with the quality and customer service and will order from this site again.
I looked for this item and this is the best price ever. I loved it so much I went back and bought another one! Would definitely recommend it.
This printer simply has no other use than using your hard-earned money, causing you plenty of headaches, giving you messy fingers, making you waste your time and effort trying to repair, and finally making a big fat hole in your wallet.PS: I would prefer to give it no stars, but amazon does not give me this option.
This reviewer has a Canon MP520 printer; these Canon PGI-5 Pigment Black Ink Tanks are wonderfully convenient. They snap in for use and snap out when empty; never had a problem with the tanks or how they operate in the printer. The price seems very reasonable when ordered in numbers from Amazon, compared to many retail outlets here in Alaska. Highly recommended.
I love my Rio Carbon! It does everything I need it to - you can choose to listen by album, artist, year, etc and it will even shuffle according to album, artist, year or your entire library. The Pearl comes with a case that is a lot nicer than what comes with the other Carbons. The battery life is great and the software it comes with couldn't be easier. I like the Carbon way better than iPod because I don't have to convert my music to iTunes to get it on the device (not to mention it is a lot cheaper!). You really don't even need the software it comes with at all - drag and drop works just fine. The menus are easy to navigate and all the buttons are intuitively placed. There is also a lock feature which you can turn on to make sure you don't accidentally press any buttons. I don't have a CD player in my car, but my Carbon does the job just fine - I just plug in the tape adapter and it's all set to go. I guess the only bad thing about it is that there aren't many cool accessories for it - no stereo adaptors or anything fancy like that, but maybe eventually they will come up with some - I mean, they've got to keep up with the Jones', ya know? Again, I love my Carbon and definitely prefer it to iPod. The Rio Carbon rocks! (or countries, or hip-hops, or classicals, or whatever!)
This bracket did not fit my 2004 ford explorer until it was tweaked. I had to use a knife and a dremel tool.
I bought the Kodak DX3900 camera 6 months ago and have been very happy with it since day one. I had two concerns about buying this camera:1) whether 3 megapixels would truly create high-quality photos, and2) would the photos look like 'normal' (non-digital) photos when developing them for print.I soon discovered that 3 megapixels is definitely enough--even for prints enlarged to 8x10--and that the photos look even better than other non-digital prints from a 35mm camera. It takes better photos than any 35mm camera I have ever owned. Also, the LCD screen is sharp enough to let you know whether the photos you take are high-quality enough to keep, or not. This camera not only gives you the many benefits of taking digital photos, but also gives you superior quality photos at an excellent price.This camera is lightweight, durable, and very easy to use: it is the first camera whose 'extra' features, such as zooming, adjusting for sunlight, changing resolution, etc, are intuitive enough to use without constantly referring to the user manual (the user manual is also helpful, by the way). The docking station (an optional accessory) makes it very easy to download the photos to your computer.I strongly recommend this camera.
It took just one day to receive the items I order. It is fast.
AMIGO NECESITO QUE ME RESUELVA EL PROBLEMA PORQUE PERDI MI DINERO EN ESTA TARJETA Y NO SIRVIOXbox 360 Live 1600 Points
I used thes binoculars sunday to help spot a deer in the woods,I could hear the deer but couldnt see it. Useing the nikon travelite 10/25 was able to spot and get a couple of photo shots of the deer . there easy to focus and light weight.so far im really pleased with them. will know more after feb, when we get back from India.we orded binoculars from amazon and received within 8 business days (thanks amazon)
Visioneer produces quality products. My original single sheet scanner has been in use since 2001 and is still working. These are space saving high quality scanners for individuals with low volume document scanning needs. Not intended for photos, graphics, etc.
I reviewed a lot of coolers before purchasing this one. I read a review on Amazon where it said the fans wick air away from the laptop, but the one I have in front of me blows air towards the laptop. The pros for this unit are: four fans with a USB power connector, a variable speed dial, open ends plus a couple of small grates in front, very quiet, and a large cooling area.It does a great job keeping the bottom of the laptop cool at room temperature. Summer isn't quite here yet, so we'll see about that. I was initially looking for an aluminum one, but I'm definitely pleased with this one even though it's plastic.
Works as expected. Use: Music files to play from an Alpine car stereo. Use the USB instead of an Ipod.
This is great for the price! Now I have 4 gb of ram and it's still working! Came within 4 days and my computer is a bit tad faster when loading multiple of things.
I have bought about 2 of these a year for the past few years. They work just fine, I have no problems with the sound quality at all. In fact, I rather prefer to use the car stereo instead of the headphones for the simple reason, ipods, android phones, etc, are not LOUD ENOUGH.You have to turn down the volume on the mp3 player/phone/etc and crank up the volume on the stereo, otherwise you will get way way too much gain and awful noises and distortion.But, you also have to be aware, that as an owner of about 6 to 8 of these over the years, the cords will short out eventually. IIRC, it always happens right near the jack. So then you are like, twisting it and holding it a certain way to get stereo until you just break down and go to Walmart and buy another one, LOL. Or order it off Amazon, which is where I am going to buy my next one. They are cheaper here, I think, by about a dollar.So I recommend it unless you are an audiophile or expect it to last until your golden years.
I've had my camera for a bit over 4 years now, and it still works great. I know the problem that the previous person has had, but I figured out how to fix it somehow (probably something with the batteries). This camera takes 2 double A batteries and I use the rechargable ones. However, the batteries don't have much life in them after a year and run out of juice pretty fast so I always have to bring lots of spares (think like 3 replacement sets for an event where you take lots of pics).It does take video, but the quality isn't worth it for the 60 seconds you get. There is no sound recorded for the video.The best thing I can say about this camera is that if you know how to use it well, it takes really good quality pictures. Get familiar with the different settings and learn how to control what the camera does, and with that I'd argue it is almost as good as my friend's $300 camera for sheer beauty of pictures. The only glitch is I hate the flash. I just don't tend to like pictures with flash anyways, I like the more yellowy natural light look. I also tend to have a problem with red-eye with regular flash so I always have to use the red-eye reduction setting to take pics of people. This camera also comes with a panorama setting which works well with the program that comes with it (with some practice).I really like how you don't need a card reader to download your pics onto your computer - the USB cable (which is a pretty common cable among electronics) plugs right into the camera port.Overall a great camera for its current price, great camera overall in my opinion, and a wonderful camera for learning how to take and edit digital photographs!
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 took my QV-4000 to Rome for 10 days and there was nothing it could not do for me.I wanted a camera small enough to be unobtrusive, yet powerful enough to offer me a myriad of options for picture taking. The automatic and manual options did not disappoint. The dark interiors of churches turned out light enough to see because I could manually set the aperture or speed to cover the situation. Yet when I wanted fast shots the auto features functioned well.I used the panorama mode often and even when handheld (not recommended) the results were excellent. Even 360 degrees in the Pantheon (handheld) was good enough to impress family and friends.Close-up, portraits, and scenics were easily managed by the Best Shot modes.I like the large capacity (I also purchased the IBM Microdrive) so that I could take as many pictures as I wanted without worrying about running out of storage space or downloading. (I had no access to a computer to do so.) And I could instantly view the shots and delete any that did not measure up.The only slight disappointment was the view screen was nearly impossible to see in the bright sunlight, but I could always use the viewfinder instead.All in all, an excellent choice and very dependable. I recommend it highly.
Fastest CPU on the market today (03-26-07). My processor is no longer the bottleneck in my system. One small tweak and I had all four cores running at 2.93GHz. With the help of the Zalman CNPS9500, this bad boy stays under 40c overclocked. I am sure there will be a faster proc out in the near future, but for now, there is nothing that can touch this thing.
i must to agree with d. hines because the shipping cost seems to be very expensive. plus the button track never appear in the order and the seller never respond when i asked for my product that, by the way, arrived out of time in spite of was been buyed with expedited shipping. anyway the total cost was good for me.but this space is intended to rate the product and i must to say too that it works perfectly good in my treo 650. the velocity is good for my purpose and i am satisfied with my new memory. good quality.
when i first ordered this MD player, i thought the audio quality would be bad because of all the negative comments i have heard about LP4. However, when i recorded all my music (128kbit) they all sounded perfect. This device is the best thing that has come up to me since i got my new computer. 320 minutes of music on 1 minidisc is an excellent deal. each minidisc is about 2 dollars. I would recommend this MD player to anyone
due to my being lazy i'm just now writing a review! i've had my camera since august of '06 and absolutely LOVE it! My pictures are crisp/clear, camera's compact enough to fit in my little purse and it goes everywhere with me! my only issue is that I paid $189 +tax and as u can see it's a lot cheaper now! Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
While this review may not apply to every Philips DVD player, I think it's relevant to any your hopes of getting customer service with any electronics product of theirs. My experience with the company borders on the surrealistic.Please avoid their stuff no matter how good the deal may seem in the store.(See letter below)2/15/2005Dear Philips/Magnavox,I am writing you regarding my recent experiences with a product of yours and your customer service. I bought a dvd/cd player of yours at a local electronics store. It wasn't an expensive unit and I wasn't expecting much but it didn't last more than two months with minimal use. After getting instructions from your representative, I mailed the unit on December 18th, 2004 for what I assumed would be a simple exchange.After innumerable calls (and waiting) to your staff it appears that the unit has been lost or misplaced at your warehouse. This has been after weeks of "confirmation" calls to me, which seemed to do nothing. Eventually, I was asked to fax a copy of the delivery number. I was given a fax number that is either incorrect or isn't working. This morning Tuesday, February 15, 2005, I'm spending another twenty-thirty minutes on hold to get a correct fax number and finally gave up. Later this morning I tried once more and spent more than thirty minutes on hold while they "researched" the correct fax number. I've given up trying your "procedures" for an exchange.I can't recall ever wasting this much time on a worthless product. The fact that it's taken me longer to do a simple exchange with you than the unit worked leaves me certain I'll never purchase another product with your name on it.Sincerely,Name Withheld
This Philips DVD came inoperable, defunct, useless. It was sold through Amazon by J&R who makes returning damaged merchandise difficult if not impossible.
I picked this up for several reasons=I've read that they make a great product and a reviewer stated that it was made from Brass so it wasn't easy to damage the threads when tightening,plus it was at an excellent price.Well,all of that is true and if i can find more deals on this brand I'll buy replacements for all of my lenses.
I got these headphones as a gift, and they're great! Sound is great, collapsability is very nice, comes with a nice pouch. I use them on the computer, on my discman, on my TV, great sound.
You won't be able to tell the difference between this and the "expensive" hdmi cables. Why overpay? Best buy wants to charge you like 30 bucks minimum for an hdmi cable. This seller is cheap, and ships quickly. You might consider buying several, you may need one in the future, or give them to family/friends who need them.
Item tuck a little longer then I expected, no respond was given, but did get my cable and very well pack. Very well made.
the item is shorting and barely works 1 week after I bought it.Poor quality
The only reason it gets negative comments about the strap is because most users strap on the armband incorrectly. I purchased one and so did by brother and unfortunetly his broke because he put the strap incorrectly and consequently broke it when he tightened it; make sure you observe how you put it on but overall very good product. Love the holder for the earphone wire and ability to tuck it in.
This charger works quickly and is a convenient size. In a two plug outlet, it will allow something else to be plugged into the second plug. The batteries are also very good. They have lasted a very long time - much longer that even the non-rechargable batteries that are designed for electronic devices. I am quite happy.
It works great in my truck and the quality is real good. its better than any other fm transmitter I've gotten from Amazon and it delivered a day sooner than expected. Overall,Im really satisfied thanks guys!
Great deal for the price. The stand supports the ipad with or without the magnetic cover, in either the horizontal or vertical positions. Folds up small also, although I don't generally pack it around.
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 got these for my husband who has long had difficulty filtering out ambient noise, especially on TV programs. Before he got these, he would tunr the volume up to head-producing (in me) levels. Now not only can he dialogue clearly, but he can use whatever volume works -- and we can listen to programs together without my heading for the earplugs and/or aspirin bottle. He says he hasn't heard TV so clearly in years. No more struggling to decipher words. He's a much happier man. And I'm a much happier wife!
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 don't usually buy Belkin cables, but this one's price at the time convinced me to give it a try. And I'm glad I did! The cables are well-constructed, the connections are solid, and the way they've designed the snagless ends is much better than those little rubber hoods that come on most others. I am not a fan of those, and this design is much better. Happy with my purchase.
Sound quality is excellent. Lots of power at reasonable volumes. Center speaker "clips" on to your monitor. Remote, while wired, has a decently long cord (5') with all the right things on it - power, volume, bass, auto-bypass headphone jack, and matrix mode. Matrix mode is a nice one-touch solution for listening to music through all channels. Replaced a Dell 5.1 system that was junk. This was an excellent upgrade.Cons: This set definitely has a "sweet spot" - these are NOT meant to be maxed out and will distort at higher volumes. Leave the bass and volume knobs somewhere in the middle, and you'll get great sound. If you absolutely have to have your already-half-deaf ears blown out, buy a higher wattage.
The Iriver Clix is the best player I have ever owned, and I have owned a lot. The sound quality is excellent, and Fm radio reception is excellent. I don't use the voice recorder a lot but when I did use it, it worked very well. Watching videos is an enjoyable experience. I have no problem watching movies. The screen for me is big enough and it doesn't hurt my eyes. The player has great flash games that can be very addicting. Adding album art to the player is another great addition to an already amazing player. If you are going to buy this player I would recommend buying the cradle. It's a great accessory to have. Another thing that you need to get for it is a silicone case from Javoskin. It protects your mp3 player from bumps and scratches. Iriver also sells a silicone case but I have found that the Javoskin silicone case is a better choice. To get the Javoskin silicon case, just go to Javoedge.com and select Iriver Clix from the list. It also comes with a belt clip and a laynard, and it is cheaper than iriver's silicone case. To sum up this is the best mp3 player to have. It will keep you occupied. To find out more about this mp3 player go to cnet.com. They have a full review of it and they even have a great video about the Iriver Clix. This mp3 player I would recommend to anyone. 5 out of 5!
I didnt give this unit 5 stars, but it is very close. I have a six-year old SONY mini component home theater system that is about 175 watts spread out amongst the 5 speakers. I had been satisfied with this surround sound, including the bass, of this system but I had visited a friend (Hi, MD) who mentioned to me that his condo shook in the scene during Polar Express when the train first pulls onto the little boy's street. My system did throw out some pretty booming bass, but I thought, what the heck. I, an avid Reggae and House music listener, could always use some more bass.I checked this powered sub out, liking that it is also a SONY (no worries about combatibility and so forth). The reviews were scattered but for the price, I figured I couldn't go wrong. Admittedly, I have out grown my existing system because I moved into a new house with a very large family room (where my system is located) and my ceiling is two-stories in that room. Would the 100-watt be enough? It is only an 8-inch.....Again, for the price and since I will be upgrading my whole system in a couple of years or so, what the heck.My only gripe is that when I was researching this unit it was selling at Circuit City at $89. One week later when I was ready to purchase it went up to the price I paid for it which was $120 but I just couldn't wait.My husband set it up in a jiffy and I tested it out with Star Wars, Polar Express and Zathura (a really LOUD movie). When I first hooked it up I scared the life out of my sleeping dog! LOL!! This little black box ROCKED my house, booming and quaking, I was amazed. I cannot use it at its full power--it doesn't distort or make strange buzzing sounds as I have heard others say--it is just too loud. As far as my system is concerned, this unit throws out more bass with audio(absolutely SWEET!! I couldn't wipe the smile off my face) as compared to the video. AND this is without the monster cable I plan to buy. I was so pissed at having to pay retail that I said I would get the cable later on. I understand that would improve the output some more.If I had money to burn and could buy what I really wanted, I would most certainly have chosen a Velodyne, but on my budget, I am completely satisfied with my investment.In summary, you are not getting a $1000 sub for $100 bucks so don't think you are. But you are getting a darn good unit, the next best thing, for about a hundred bucks and that my friends, is what I call a deal!
I got one of these in 2007. It worked fine for a couple years but then the fan started to get noisy and slow. Eventually I got CPU fan failure alerts from the mobo. Thermaltake nicely rma'd and replaced the fan for me, but after only one year, the replacement fan started to get noisy too.I should add that the noise from this unit will be the loudest thing in your case if you are used to 120mm case fans.I've since replaced my cpu cooler with a zalman that has a 120mm fan and it is MUCH quieter even than a new mini-typhoon.
Yes, its not as sexy as some and it might not display video, but the Zen Nano plays great music. Easy to navigate, good display, respectable earphones, full-featured and a small size make this a perfect choice for a mp3 player. The battery life is long, too. I've not had a single problem and recommend it highly to anyone looking for a MP3 player.
Many reviewers here tell of the excellent image quality and versatility of this lens, and they are all correct, its an awesomely sharp lens! But I'd like to credt its durability... I had this this thing (mounted on a Rebel XS) on a tripod, 4 feet or so above a brick patio when my girlfriend knocked one of the legs and down the camera went, lending on the lens. It went down in slow motion. After my initially shock (and the swelling of some tears), I bent down to survey the damage. And to by disbelief the lens only suffered a tiny piece of chipped plastic on the area which the hood mounts! Thankfully a filter was attached (and is a bit bent), as the lens' front edge (corner) took the blow. But no other problems whatsoever, so the lens is built well. Now the lady has to maintain a 3 foot buffer zone from all camera equip.
This cord was cheaper than any one I could find in a store. I bought it for use with my X Box 360 and it works amazing.
I only had this about 2 weeks, but the process of shooting pictures with my canon camera is much smoother. The pause between pictures is much smaller. This was one of the more irritating things about the canons I've had is that they took 2 to 3 seconds between pictures with standard speed SD flash memory cards. I haven't timed it but I think it's now under 1/2 a second on 8 megapixel photos.I downloaded pictures with ACDSee and there was a great improvement in download speed of the 4-5 MB images from about 2-3 seconds to about 1/2 to 1/3 second. The canon download software still takes the 2 to 3 seconds per image.All in all I'm very pleased. I haven't had it long enough to comment on longevity, but I've had other PNY branded items and their quality was uniformly good.MB
Gave this to my niece for her first trip abroad. She loved it. Don't get a big kit, get this one item.
It was great to find out this product... it was just what I needed after buying my new Blue Ray Player...The delivery was fast and the price was excelent... Keep it that way.
great product, id recommend it to any traditional artist thats looking to create fluid art on the computer. it has a natural feel to it like pencil on paper
I will have to give Apple a backhanded compliment on this product, as there is just not much here for the amount of money they charge. YES, mine has worked perfectly since I bought it. The charge is slower than when you charge with your computer, but many times I just need a charge, and there is no computer handy. I would recommend this charger to anyone with an iPod, it is a nice clean looking charger, and you can be assured it won't DESTROY your $200+ iPod which should be everyone's concern.Apple is making billions on iPods, Macs, and iTunes, why should we expect them to be reasonable when pricing a charger that should be included with the iPod to begin with. No, you can be assured, Apple is not going to cut anyone ANY slack, that is why the Apple iPod charger is the most expensive charger, Apple is GOING TO MAKE THEIR MONEY!LiteJazz53
Everything is fine and dandy except the fact that it doesn't come with the USB cord to hook the printer to the computer, and that IS a LITTLE important. Also, I have Windows Vista, and the printer is not compatible with it, I have to download a patch, but that was my own fault. I guess you get what you pay for...
Very poor quality. A lot of irritating popping noises. The box had been opened and the operating instructions were missing. Ok I downloaded the op instructions,but it made me wonder if I had recieved a new unit or one that had been returned. I wouldn't think SONY would put out a product like this.
Works as advertised. So far good product. With few practice pressure on vege. control of size of shred is easy.
I bought two of these for a car stereo install and at first everything seemed fine. After a few weeks I started having what sounded like ground loop noise from the left speaker but it was intermittent and tough to diagnose. Finally, I tried swapping the these connectors and the problem moved to the right side. Swapped the connectors back and the problem followed the connector back to the left side.So I went down to a local shop and paid the same price for a pair of connectors that I paid for one of these and the problem is gone.
I love the design of this mouse,especially the snap in receiver, that fits under the bottom of the mouse when not in use,this way you will never lose it. Would have given it 5 stars but the mouse is not sensitive enough.
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!
I purchased this locallly for $30 in a desperate need to get back on line after a Windows 7 upgrade snuffed my old D-Link DWL-G122 Net Adapter (which had worked fine in Vista). I downloaded the latest Windows 7 Driver from the Belkin site, ran it from the USB drive I had saved it to on another computer, and followed instructions. It asked for the Router PIN code (a Belkin Router is what I already had), to load the security password, plugged in the unit and I was on line again to my network. That's all there was. So far it has worked fine.
You will not find a better feature camera at this price. The only reason to spend more is if you need to take larger photos or higher quality SLR type shots. The camera is very easy to use, quick to figure out, and the zooms are very good. Everyone that has seen a photo I have taken at full zoom is amazed. I have not had the camera too long. So I still have more to test, like outdoor shots of landscapes and the like. The camera is larger than others, but what do you expect with the zooms? You need the optics plus it has a nice size lcd on the back. I dont consider it to be that much larger than the others, except for the micro sized models out there. It did eat thru batteries, but I spent a little more and got rechargeable batteries and a charger and they work well and longer than regular batteries. I found nothing less in price worthy of comparison and I think you need to spend more than a 1k to get something better in photo quality (slr type).
We bought this mount for our 20" LG LCD for our bathroom. You can move it in so many different directions so you can see it from the entire room. I would recommend and I would buy another. Delivery was right on time.
As advertised. Removes fine hair easily and does not irritate skin. I have no problem highly recommending it. Battery easy to install.
I tried installing this in my 2005 sonata and no matter how you install it the deck stays loose. I returned this item due to this.
It nearly destroy my DVD burner. I spend nearly one hour to burn a memorex DVD-R in my 16X sony burner.
This is a great little sound system. The first one, it didn't matter which way I turned the volume knob, it only got quieter. Seller sent a new one out and it works great. The sound quality is surprisingly really good and gets pretty loud if you want it to. I keep it on my desk at work and like that it doesn't take up a lot of space.
It didn't work out of the box. Customer service was quick to help, but to no avail. The port on the extender wouldn't talk to my nic card on my PC. Had trouble with the auto programming due to a WIFI network in my neighborhood over took the signal from my router. The extender wouldn't connect to my network.
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.
They work very good. Not as loud as I would like but they do work well for the price. I would buy more and I reccomend them to anyone wanting a good deal.
I purchased this to work with my Macbook Air. So far it has worked perfectly and I've been able to back up a lot of my work on the cards. It has also worked seamlessly reading my camera card.
This is inexpensive UV cover lens mostly for protection of the actual lens glass itself. As for nighttime shots I did see ghosting and doubles of light reflections. For me if I am doing night shots it just comes off. I also have more expensive ones which when shopping you can read the description which advices of you of the coating and glass type of which will NOT have ghosting, but it will cost 2-3-4 times as much. If you take loads of night shots or indoor party shots I suggest buying the better glass or having extra lenses. I have both so I am covered and understand that photography in general is not a cheap hobby or profession when it comes to equipment.
Thank you very much for the film. It got here on time. I would order again from you. Again, Thank you.
Amazon has a web page that will let you know what products are compatible with any Viking memory SKU. Simply type the following URL and at the end of the URL type in the Viking part number (i.e. H4143, C66613, CF64M, etc.)config.vikingcomponents.com/amazon/searchdetail.asp?part=For example for a Viking C42806 128 MB SDRAM DIMM Memory you would type in the following:config.vikingcomponents.com/amazon/searchdetail.asp?part=C42806
I bought this reel of wire intending of it to be used for pretty much the duration that I have this particular speaker system I recently purchased ( at least 8-10 years and at least 2-4 houses)... 500 ft at approx $100 OMFG!!! A particular well known national store sells this same wire in 50 ft bundles for literally $42.99...10X less the wire for only 1/2 the cost....Great product, Amazing value!!!!!!!!
I bought an HP DVD 640E, used it for 13 months worked fine burned dvd's and CD's. I thought it was great value. I noticed the case was a bit warm from the start and wondered if it should have a fan. Then it died, no resurrection, you can't put another DVD burner in the unit unless you can find the exact HP replacement because of the unique design of the plug and socket which mates the burner to the USB interface.I think I'd have been better off in the long run to have bought a USB case and internal burner. This was a lot of money down for such little use.It's the second HP DVD burner I've had the other one failed after 9 months and I got it replaced with some effort. I'd not buy another HP DVD drive of any kind.I gave it one star for reliability though if it had not failed I would have given it five. It's sad that you can't buy a reliable product, I feel very let down by such a well known name. Come on HP offer me a reasonable priced repair or a good dial on a trade in and I'll post a much more favourable report.
PositivesI find this Canon PSC-75 Case to be perfect size for carrying Canon PowerShot S3 IS camera for my multi-day hikes. I needed a case that was compact and light to lug around but also to have the camera accessible without having to take off my backpack. It has enough room for the camera and has a back pocket inside where I can fit in an extra set of 4-AA batteries as well as a backup 4GB SDHC card in a plastic protective cover. I can also fit in a SDHC USB card reader in that pocket.It is also small enough to carry around your belt while traveling around a city or an event.ConsThere is a button hook one side that you could use to hang from backpacks but it's not strong enough to hold the case and camera especially when you are hiking and there is constant swinging. I use that along with the camera's neck strap for added support.The other minor issue is that I wish the zips on the sides had a way to keep it all the way closed in order to keep small amounts of natural elements out. When you close the zips, there is a small gap on the top of both sides (which is designed for the camera neck strap).
I got this shoe wallet about a month ago and I have been using it with my Nike + iPod sensor. It works great! I don't typically like wearing Nike's when running, so I was excited to see that this shoe wallet would allow me to use the sensor with any brand of shoes.I did a few test runs on the treadmill to see how accurate it is. I'm pleased to report that it measured distance and rate right in synch with the treadmill. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Online ordered this PCI-card adaptor to add four USB2 ports to an old Dell Dimension c700 desktop running XP. Desktop only had original USB1x. Card dropped right in to a spare PCI slot, was found by XP, and worked right away. Remember, be sure the card is seated all the way into the slot, which can require the application of a grunting level of pressure until the pins seat. You'll feel it and see it when they go in all the way.Later, used a port on this card for a Linksys USB2 wireless adaptor that also worked fine first time. Worked fine too with a Sony USB digital still camera, and the wireless and the camera seemed to play nice together. Next up, a USB2 hard drive to supplement the overwhelmed 20GB original equipment.
I just got this DVD player a few days ago and have been playing with to see what works and what doesn't. The best thing about this player is probably the 8x fast forwarding in divx mode, which works great. Though Philips says that it plays everything, that's technically not true. It does play just about everything without a hitch, even some very old Divx3 stuff, but the problem comes with the Xvid. Even though officially, Xvid is not support fully, but as of the last firmware upgrade only versions of Xvid before version 1.0 was supported. This comes as a rather strange twist for me, since Xvid 1.0 was released in Dex. 2003. So pretty much everything I created in Xvid for the last 6 months is unplayable, unless I re-encode them. However, for the majority of people who use Divx5, there's really nothing to worry about.As for disc compatibility, though the instruction manual, as far as I can tell, does not say it supports DVD-R, but it does. However, it chokes on multi-session data DVD-Rs even if they are closed. Not sure if its the same with +Rs. The player was only able to read the first session on all my multisession DVDs. Maybe I need to play with the way I burn tem. Also, the system also has very bad support for long file names. Only the first 11 characters of the file name will be shown in the menu, which is a major disappointment considering the Lite-on LVD-2001 did much better than that.All in all, its a great player that plays almost everything, not to mention looking very good. At its price range, there's really no complaint, but it really is almost perfect, but not quite.
I bought this for a car trip lasting 13 hours. It worked great. Had 2 portable DVD players attached. I would have given it a 5 star but it came out of the car socket. It just seemed to come loose from vibrations or something, then if we just barely hit it, it would pop out. Only happened about 4 times but it was still a problem. Maybe mine is just out of the ordinary. Worked as promised. Very good value, too. Received it within a week. I recommend this product.
This is the perfect size for our camcorder. It fits all of the necessary cords with ease. It also has a little extra room to fit a digital camera as well.
Slightly pricey for batteries; the cost of batteries alone are a little high also, but the quality is worth it. These canon batteries do last longer in the camera than other 2100mA-ish batteries on the market.
since this item is apparently available for shipping only within the US, I am unable to order it, even though it sounded like just what I was looking ofr.
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 HDMI cable works fine with the HDTV, no problems, great price when I got it, seems like great quality.
I bought this along with an adapter to a mini HDMI. I was scared since it was so cheap.. but it works perfectly! Happy for my purchase.. Can't beat it with these prices!
As intended, this lens filter reduces glare and protects the more expensive and delicate lens surface. It is clear in most settings, though I have noticed an occasional glare in certain indoor settings, as if the light is reflecting from the lens surface to the back of the filter, then back to the sensor. Simply removing the filter for this setting suffices, and it is probably more my fault for leaving it on in a setting where the UV filtering isn't necessary.
It's exactly the same as the docking station that comes with your zaurus, BUT it doesn't come with the AC adapter for charging.It's not necessarily obvious from the description, and the other review is just wrong, so be warned.
This arrived quickly and seems to work flawlessly. Easy to understand. I can't wait to try it out. It comes with instructions is many languages.
I bought this lens to complement the stock 14-42 that came with my Olympus e420. I actually paid $101 for it at a local camera store, when Amazon was asking $300 for it (now it is down to $128).Main reason I bought it was to get some reasonable tele-power for my camera, and the price certainly was right.While it is a very decent lens for objects 2 meters and out, it lacks macro capabilities. I do mostly nature shots, and find myself constantly switching lenses in places where I would hate to see anything drop to the muddy floor.At 150, power is pretty good for perspective shots, but not nearly strong enough for shooting birds or wildlife. Looks like I'll be purchasing more glass in the near future, something like a pancake 12-600 tele-macro with automatic IR to UV programmable filtering 8^)Olympus Evolt E420 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Lens
I've been a die-hard Sony supporter, but after blindly buying the Sony BDP-S300, watching it take several minutes to boot up, and load a movie, lock-up several times, which requires that you shut it down, and go thru the painful process of re-booting, I decided it was time to check out the competition.I did some research, got on the A/V forums, and the Panasonic DMP-BD10AK came out on top. It is by far the best player for the money. Boot-up, and loading a movie takes less than a minute, and so far it has yet to lock-up. The controls are not at sleek and smooth as the Sony, but they work nicely without a hitch.Another perk at the time was the 5 free discs that come in the box, plus the 5 free by mail. One of the free discs in the box is Pirates of the Carribean, #2. I never had the opportunity to play this on the Sony, but I read that quite a few people had problems even getting this one to play on the it. The Panasonic plays it smoothly.Anothe nice perk is being able to up-date the firmware. That is a definite must in my book. The process is relatively simple, and painless.All in all, if anyone is looking for a somewhat affordable High Def player this is the one I recommend without reservation. I am very pleased with it's performance.
This is a pretty big card for a very small price. While the size benefits are obvious, the more important factor is speed.A while back I bought a SanDisk &quot;Ultra&quot; Compact Flash card because the single selling point was that it was supposed to be TWICE as fast as their standard product. To be honest, at that point I didn't think there were speed differences between CF cards. I assumed they were all the same speed simply because other brands didn't mention their speed.What happened next was a surprise to me. I put my SanDisk Ultra into my camera and started taking pictures and noticed that the time between shots got longer and longer as the card started to fill up, and was clearly longer than when I had my older (smaller) card in the camera. Their Ultra card was clearly slower than my supposedly inferior older card.That's when I started to question their claims to be twice as fast as a standard CF card. I did some research and confirmed what I had discovered; larger capacity CF cards are slower than smaller CF cards. So when you buy larger cards, you need faster memory to compensate.That said, if speed between pictures is an issue, you have two choices: 1) Buy a bunch of smaller cards, and swap them when they fill up or 2) If you want larger cards, make sure they are as fast.After my experience with my SanDisk card, I tried the Viking card and unlike SanDisk, they didn't make any claims of speed, but the Viking was CLEARLY FASTER! Later I found some sites where they did more scientific tests where they not only measured the time between photos, but tested them using a high speed card reader/writer. This guaranteed that the test results were not an indication of the camera's ability to manage larger cards (but that is a factor).The bottom line: For cards this size, speed is important, and this card is FAST!
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.
Plantronics seems to be the only company making a decent headset phone. Everyone else is falling over themselves making cordless handhelds, yet Platronics get it right. Clear sound quality, comformtable headset, and most important is the headset jack doesn't jiggle while moving around. This avoids static and other noises. I would have given it 5 stars, but deducted 1 star only because the headset is hard to get on quickly when answering a new phone call and the small buttons to dial a phone number.
I bought this scanner. I found it to be quite useless. the software hangs my machine all the time. The light on the scanner doesn't go off (even with the patch from HP). On top of that, it won't run on anything other than win98 and HP says they won't support win2000. what are you going to do with it after 2 years. stick with win98 all the time just because you have this scanner. I would suggest, you stay away from this one.
These headphones are very comfortable if you know how to adjust them correctly.People talking about muddy bass are right if you play it extremely loud. You dont want to do that. Music played in excess of 95 decibels can cause u to go deaf. The maximum of decibels on this is 114 so yeah these can make u deaf. So play music lower than 95 db if u wanna hear for the rest of your life. If you play music very low to moderate like me the bass is perfect. The belt clip that stores extra cord is very handy because i have a ipod that doesnt require much cord at all.
This does the job, it's length is good. I purchased 2 of these and made a 32' active cable out of it. It worked perfectly. This is a nice cable and the active electronics in it make it easy for me to use two cables back to back
I bought two of these cables, one for cable box and one for my ps3. Both work great and I have HDTV now! Beats paying 40 bucks each for two cables and with same quality results.
This product functioned as well as I expected. The vendor product page said this product was in stock, but that was not true. The vendor was late shipping this item and it took about 4 weeks instead of 2. Other than that, everything went smoothly.
Recently bought this to replace a 4-year old battery in my Dell laptop. When new, I used to get almost 3 hours of use, but that had dwindled to about 1/2 hour.So I bought this replacement a few weeks ago and yesterday used the computer for the first time on battery power. I only got about 70 minutes out of it. Luckily I was near my office and was able to get the cord. But if I was working on a plane I would NOT have been happy.Spend the extra $$$ and get a name brand.
I was very satified with the timely delivery and features of the product.
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 got this lens to play with on my Canon 40D. It was difficult at first, but once I got the hang of finding the sweet spots to focus it became a fun challenge to use it on different subjects. It's even able to clearly focus on tiny things! An example taken with the Lensbaby 2.0:[...]If you don't know how to use your camera in complete manual mode then this won't be a great lens for you. You really need full control of the exposure in order to get good shots!
We had the original Harmony and it wore out...this one is so much quicker, easier and eliminates lots of steps of its predecessors!
The ink is a fraction of the cost that it in at Wal-Mart and it works just the same. I will continue to buy my ink from here!
I don't really have anything else to judge this on--it's my first VADR. However, it is wonderfully light weight and small and very easy to learn how to use. In contrast to another reviewer, I actually find it almost too hard to erase something. After pressing erase, you have to confirm it with a second toggle. Since I've usually already made sure it was the thing I wanted to erase, it's somewhat annoying. Still one day I'm sure I'll be happy about it.
My 4 year old son got this for Christmas. He loves messing with my camera so thought he'd enjoy his own. He was at it immediately figuring out the 'how tos' by himself. Between him & his brothers (5 & 7), seemed someone constantly had this item.. be it snapping a photo, shooting a lil video, or playing a game. I was super happy it went over so well!! I read reviews so I knew it was one of the better 'kid cams' but was still impressed with it's durability & ease of use & it's just overall 'cuteness'. As you should expect - it's for kids so it gives kid quality photos which we all enjoyed just the same being that OUR KID(s) took them!! Plus nice to find a toy that won't be forgotten in the bottom of some toy box! I DO recommend this item!
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
I was planning on getting another dvr for my bedroom and pay the monthly service fee to watch all my recordings but a friend of my told me about this product and it's the best thing I ever brought. I can watch everything I have recorded and watch tv right on my bed. The movies are clear and no interruption with the streamline. I can even watch at work. For the price it's worth it.
This turntable works easily, sounds great, and is offered at a great price. Very highly recommended!!!!.
This product is a wonderful product to me because when i got my piano i didn't have an adapter which meant i couldn't use it. When i bought this i could play whenever i wanted to so I love this product.
This is my first system build, so I wanted a case that looked nice and had enough room for all my components. From what I've experienced so far, this is a very good case for beginners. It's got plenty of space for several components, it's sturdy, and all of the fans help keep the interior very cool. My graphics card (GeForce 8800GT) does fit a little snug as the HDD comes close to bumping it, but I still had enough room for the power cables and SATA cables. I could do without the blue LED's on the fans, but I guess they provide a little bit of flair. I do like the side window as it lets me see what's going on in there. Overall, it's a nice case. The pictures really don't do it justice.
So happy with this purchase. Read up on some how-to videos on YouTube and used the included tools to remove the old then put in the new. Took a half hour but well worth it. My iPod works perfectly.
The photosnever got colorfull it all looked completely sepia. And the camera has the same size it always had, it is huge!
It combined my cables, so i can record from the computer to the tape player.. it will have many uses.
Great unit. I tried several from Garmin and TomTom as well as several of the lesser known brands.I settled on the 720 and this one was my 2nd purchase--for a gift. TomTom is a little weak on the customer service but that's ok since one would not expect to need them anyway. Operationally and functionally, the 720 seems to be as capable as the Tomtom 920 and more so than the Garmin 770.The tomtom 720 is quite easy to use. Each programmed trip offers several options, in addition to Quickest or nearest. Many,if not all, of the other brands require a setting selection and then applies it to all trips. TomTom is more user friendly and has a superior Text to Speech capability. The TomTom maps are a little more up to date than most, although they may often use the same mapping company.TomTom 720 has an easier and least costly traffic and weather program for those with the data capable blue tooth phone. It also constantly displays your current street and the name of the next turn in addition to the other displayed items.Great unit! It's difficult to find fault when comparing it to the other brands and models.
I needed a HDMI cable that was going to be long to mount my TV above my fire place. The person who is going to do the mount wanted me to spend $60 - $70 on a HDMI cable. I've been testing the cable for about a week or so and have not noticed a difference in either my cable or blue ray player. This is a great price for a 25 foot cable and I think it will work nicely for my mount.
The Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter is a complete nightmare. The product stopped working after only a few uses. While it did work, it ate through batteries, sporadically shut down, failed to power up, and generally caused headaches. The broadcast quality was so poor that by the time we moved the thing (with iPod attached) all around the car to find reception, the batteries would be dead. A complete waste of money. Replaced it with and iRiver AFT 100 and will never look back!
This seemed like a great bargain. It worked adequately for two days, then began various problems. Downloads didn't work, it skipped, etc.The refund was very prompt.
I've been very pleased with the scanner's operation and Canon's customer service support. I'm using it to scan and process several decades of travel slides and prints so that I can store them along with digital images (I'm using a Wolverine ESP I fell in love with on Amazon).The scanner works very well but is very slow connected to my USB 1 port and demands too much of my six-year old computer's limited capabilities so I've decided I'll have to replace the computer. Once I do that, I'm sure I'll like the scanner even more.
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.
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.
Perfect size for a compact binocular... Will use these for all our cruises..
I picked up the 8054 WTR at Future Shop on the representation that this was a cheaper, but very comparable model to the D-Link wireless router - which was about $15.00 more.. Took a little work getting it installed, no big deal, and once installed, was working like a charm, til I turned my computer off... when I went to reconnect, nothing - went through all of the help steps, nothing...and customer services is limited. When I finally got through, I could hardly understand the customer service person (thick accent) and she ran me through all of the steps I had already done a hundred times.Finally after trying about three different reset attempts, I was connected - and when I asked her what the problem was, she basically didn't know - said, if it happens again, just do the same.Well, it happens every freaking time I log off and on. No explanation obviously from customer "service" (word used loosely) and I have to reset every time.Here's the really stupid part. As I write this, I am connected, with a continually flashing "status" light on the router - but my wireless connection to the modem will not work from my xbox unless I power down and restart the router.. at which point the xbox will work, but the lan connection to my computer will not...I have resigned myself, for the moment to using one item at a time (kind of defeats the point of a router) -The moral of this sad tale - stay away - far away, from the USR wireless router.
Needed it for work. I have to use this to get signatures for my career in ems!! Lost my first one great save!
The 3.5 female/female coupler does what its supposed to do. The metal portion is gold colored, not silver like the coupler shown. It provides a tight fit, stereo sound, and no static at a very fair price.
This does not fit well in the iphone. The pin has to be forced in.This is not a well made product.
This is a nice leather case, however it is very small. Not really large enough to hold the camera and the cable. It would also be nice if it had a strap. Wish I had purchased something else.
I purchased this when replacing the radio in a 2001 Nissan Maxima with Bose system. I purchached a new head unit (radio) and this product fit perfectly. Shipping was fast. I chose 3-5 business day shipping and received in on the third day.
I just has these shipped to me this week, and I love them. Very comfortable, great sound. The one bad thing I can say about these are the lows. Great high and mids, but they struggle to hit deep. As long as you're not using these for your ipod or rap, they're perfect.
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 also had my printer for just over a year (just long enough for the warranty to expire) I had the same problems as everyone else..Started printing out a few pale lines then blank pages..Bought new ink cartridges thinking that would solve the problem, but that didnt help. I contacted Epson (who assured me it was a good machine) and I could 1. either return it to them for repair, on them, but it would take about 3 months to get it back..or 2. Get a WHOLE $40 credit toward a new printer from them which costs either 179.00 or 299.00 depending on which of the 2 I choose. They obviously know there is a problem, but were quick to point out that it was over 1 year old..I laughed at the rep and said wait, I bought this printer for 125.00 and it died quickly and now you want me to spend more money on another one of your printers? What a joke..Be warned..its starts off great, but they all seem to die in a very short time.
I am very pleased with the ease of use and resolution of the scanned image. I haven't yet tried all of it's features, but so far it exceeds all of my expectations. It replaces another brand that was a pain to use from the day I bought it.
Best Buy wanted over $20 for a basic printer cable while Amazon offers this Belkin for a quarter of the price. This is a high quality, well made cable that works flawlessly. I've always found Belkin to be a good but inexpensive brand. If you need a parallel cable, I'd strongly recommending buying this.
The Vanguard MG-3 tripod is well made and is one of the rare budget tripods with a reasonable "fluid" like pan and tilt head. It is not quite in the league of the Velbon Sherpa 538 but is is $100 cheaper. Ideal for home video use.
I purchased recently a couple of headphones but I didn't like them. The I saw this one and it looks so comfortable. So when they arrived I tried them for a couple of hours and they didn't hurt my ears at all. I love them. They are perfect for a DJ too!The only thing that I find is that there is no bass, but that is good for a working DJ because the music can be heard better.All in all, it is a great product. Very cool!
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. :]
I like this recordable DVD mainly because I can edit the scene in my camcorder. If your camcorder supports the VR mode, you can edit, delete any scene and review all before you finalize the DVD.
I have a Nikon D100 and love it. But if I were in the market today, the D70 would be the one I selected. At $999 (body only) this is absolutely an outrageous bargain, and Nikon has plainly positioned this camera price/feature-wise to dominate the market.This camera and others like it herald the death of film. This camera will produce breathtakingly good images and you don't have to pay to develop them before you view them. Just take your CF card and attach it to a reader and you can review the pictures on your personal computer. Then select the ones you want and print them yourself (good printers are pretty cheap these days) or submit them on-line to any number of professional printing houses who will mail you wonderful prints in a day or two. And you can process the images with any of several superb (and inexpensive) programs giving you a &quot;digital darkroom&quot; capability that far exceeds what an expensive and messy film darkroom could achieve with film. The digital darkroom is a reality!The D70 has all of the features that a serious amateur (and even a pro, IMHO) will want. First the basics: this camera will use all of the Nikon D and G autofocus lenses. Put in a 512MB CF card and it will take 51 RAW pix or several hundred JPEG pix, depending on your setting. These 6 Megapixel pictures are indistinguishable from film for essentially all purposes. What's not to like?The D70 has improved Through-The-Lens metering, and improved buffering. This means that your images will likely be perfectly exposed each time. It also means that you can take many pictures in rapid sequence, and the camera will be able to keep up with you. Although the D70 is positioned slightly below the D100, in reality Nikon chose to improve these features somewhat over the D100! The D70 is not a &quot;crippled&quot; D100 the way the Canon Digital Rebel is a crippled Canon 10D (Canon's fine competing product to the D100). Although the D100 has some features that the D70 lacks, the D70 shows that Nikon has learned from the comments and requests of D100 owners by providing a bigger and faster buffer allowing users to take pictures in rapid-fire sequence.Although the D70 is somewhat lighter than the D100, it is solidly built, and I like the heft and feel of the camera--it does not feel flimsy. It is light but solid. The menus are intelligently set out, and after an hour or so, most users will no longer need the manual.The D70 is a winner, and the only problem that prospective buyers will have with it is finding one.
Great reception, easy to use and good sound for a one speaker radio.
I was selling some computer equipment. Had a Dell computer and an ergonomic keyboard with PS/2 plugs--one for the keyboard, the other for the finger pad. Bought this little adapter and sold my ensemble as a complete set. Dell, I believe, was the first computer company to go all USB, although I'm not sure. But I ordered two more of these.
I bought this lens to use mainly for indoor photos as I hate using a flash. With the f1.4 I rarely need a flash indoors as long as there is some lighting ie. a lamp, some natural light etc. This lens is amazing for portraits and just about everything else, really. The only problem I've had is with the use of a UV haze filter which I was leaving on at all times to protect the lens. Sometimes I would get a reflection back into lens - mainly when taking pictures where a candle is in the foreground. I'm not sure if this is due to the cheap quality of the filter or because the glass in the lens is recessed. Regardless, I just removed the filter and had no more problems.
IT'S LOUD BUT NOT CLEAR SOUND. WHEN I PLAY MY IPOD THE MUSIC OFTEN SHUTS OFF ON ITS OWN. THAT'S BECAUSE THE CONNECTOR WHERE THE IPOD DOCKS IS BROKEN- WIGGLES AROUND -SO YOUR IPOD DOESN'T GET A SECURED CONNECTION CAUSING IT TO SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN. AND THE WHOLE DOCKING SPEAKER IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC- FEELS MORE LIKE A TOY SPEAKER. I CALLED AND EMAILED THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY DON'T EVEN RETURN YOUR CALLS OR EMAIL. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY DON'T STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT SO WHY SHOULD YOU? I JUST WASTED MY MONEY. GET SOME REAL IPOD DOCK SPEAKERS- BOSE OR JBL- THEY'RE EXPENSIVE BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
Bought this camera for my mom and dad who live in a high-crime area of town. It lasted about 6 months then "poof" it quit.
I've had my Archos 605 for a couple of weeks now and I am completely addicted to it. The Video is amazing. Although I have ripped six dvd's to it, added around four gigs of MP3's and about two gigs of pictures, I haven't even put a dent in the eighty gig storage. The only complaints I have are the battery life...which doesn't come close to the 5.5 hours stated if you bounce between movies to pictures to mp3s back to movies, and the low volume which sometime picks up a scratching noise when accessing the hard drive. I believe a software update would probably cure the sound issues and complaining about the battery life is like complaining about gas milage of a Lamborghini. I would definately recommend the 605...I would definately buy it again.
The is a poorly designed accessory. I bought the Delkin Devices LCD COVER PRO SNAP FUJI S3 ( DFS3-P ) and it constantly fell of the camera. I even applied a small amount of glue on the eye cup and it still fell out. I will not buy it again and do not recommend this product. It is a piece of junk.
I have this recorder for 3 months now and still loving it. I just wish that it has more memory, however for the price, I'll settle for what it have and will just download more frequently. I could also use a case to protect this gem. If you are looking for a versatile recorder, this is it and Amazon.com is the place to buy it.
It's been able to play virtually everything I've thrown at it, just as advertised (Divx, avi, vcd, dvd +r/-r etc). Good player for the price.
After I purchased my first MP3 Player and watched it die within a week, I decided to purchase this player. I did not turn on. No go. DOA. After consulting the manual, I decided to call customer service. After waiting 15 minutes on the phone, I decided to pack it up and return it to Walmart. Very disappointing. If you read some of the other reviews, they are right about one thing--customer service is almost nonexistent.
I've had this for over a year now, and it still works just as good as it did the first day I bought it. It's long lasting, durable and still gives great quality! I've had my 19" tv sitting on top of it all this time (which I probably shouldn't) but it's still in tip-top shape. Absolutely wonderful product for the price!
I went to Best Buy on Nov. 18th to buy a HP 932c. Xerox rep. talked me into this one. Printed about 50 pages then the print head clogged. Photos were all grainy. Freezes up constantly. It is VERY NOISY. Shakes the whole desk. Had to constanly unplug it to reset. Error&quot; no printer connected to LPT 1.&quot; Called Xerox, they said the print head is supposed to last 2000 pages. Well, if you have to replace the print head every 4 times you replace a ink tank, then thats not very economical to me. I had mine 5 weeks, pleaded with BB to take it back even though it was more than 14 days old. The reason he did was because Xerox is gonna discontinue their &quot;consumer printers&quot;. You will not be able to get ink, or heads for this one real soon. I bought the HP932c, $100 more, but well worth it. Very quiet,pictures are amazing. It took me a bunch of aggrivation and 5 weeks to get the HP I originally went for.
The light would turn on but my car lighter pump would not work. I tried every outlet in my house and no luck.
This was much smaller than I anticipated. I am, however , very pleased with the portability of this speaker and the quality of sound it produces. It has both battery and AC power which is great. It works perfect with my NANO. I love that it charges while it plays however I have had some problem initiating play when the Nano is not fully charged.
I did many hours research for a good all around bag - this meets all needs for simple, lightweight, durable and weatherproof camera protection. Very handy functionality and great build quality. Adaptable for many camera combinations. I recommend it.
I don't know why everyone loves this webcam, maybe I got a dud. This camera has never worked properly for me. I've reinstalled it about 10 times and now it won't even turn on. The installation process failed on multiple occasions. This is the most frustrating piece of equipment I have ever used. Maybe it's because I'm running Windows Vista. Who knows. All I know it that I want my money back.
This is a fast reliable unit. It bounces around and it is as good with Macintosh as it is w/ PC.
This thing has to be one of the worst mp3 players on the market. When I first got it I was satisfied, it did about what I expected. It was a little frustrating that every time it was turned on it had to update the library, taking about a minute to boot up, but something that could be tolerated. After a couple weeks it would not turn on unless the battery was taken out to reset it. It kept going down hill and eventually would not turn on at all, giving a "Boot Error" message.I was able to fix that by formatting it. But that was not where the frustration ended. The screen started to automatically adjust the contrast to the darkest setting making the display unreadable. If that wasn't enough it would randomly turn off.Now it is in the trash.oh and the SD expansion slot didn't work
Twenty wors is too many. This is a good product. I wish it would last longer. I have no more words.
I bought this mouse a few months back. It was working fine in the begining then it started ti give trouble. You have to place it in a certain position for it to work. I works sometimes and doesn't work other times. don't waste your money.
My 16 yr old loves receiving Microsoft points. Every game always has new map packs/dlc's that can only be purchased with points. I suggest this product to anyone who owns an X-Box 360.
I bought this card in May 2002. My operating system is Windows 2000, and I had no problem installing it. However, after using it for 3 weeks, the card died. There was no sound. At first, I thought it was due to corrupted driver, so I tried to reinstall the driver, but the setup software kept saying "No audigy sound card is detected". I've tried downloading new drivers, swapping PCI slots, but nothing worked. At the end, I contacted Creative Support via email. Although I told them that I have already tried swapping slots and downloading latest drivers, the sluggish customer service asked me in their reply to "try downloading latest drivers and swapping PCI slots". These guys never bother to read what you wrote in your email. Anyway, after corresponding with them for over one month (they typically take more than a week to reply each email, using a one-line response), finally one agent told me I had a defective sound card, and authorized an exchange.Upon receiving the replacement card, everything worked fine. Installation was as easy as the very first time I'd installed it. But yesterday (March 09, 2003), my card died again. Exactly the same problem. The setup program cannot detect the card. It's still under warranty so I will ask for another exchange.This card has really disappointed me. My previous Creative products all worked very well, but now I must say that the Audigy is really bad in its design. Avoid buying this card by all means.
This slim little memory stick worked perfect for what I needed it for. I was looking to rebuild my computer and didn't want to lose any of my documents, movies, or songs so put them on this little baby and they all survived the rebuilding.The rubber cover over the USB pins didn't stay on worth anything, but the necklace holder was nice. I also didn't use the encription program that came on the drive, but I can see that it would be helpful if I needed to move things and didn't want them stoen if I lost the stick.
After I determined that my problem was NOT a ground loop, I purchased and installed this product.It did absolutely nothing.
unless you want to spend big on the 50mm f/1.2L, this lens is perfectbeautiful bokeh, fast focusing. my favorite lens at the moment, use it mostly for portraits, low light shots and anytime i want a low DOFi found the colors on my 30D with the 50mm a little flat compared to a 18-55mm kit lens (the sky looked slightly desaturated and greyish with the 50) but nothing that couldn't be fixed in post processingand ive had some problems with soft focusing which is the only thing about this lens that annoys me
I noticed these elevation feet are cheaper for mac version than pc version. Since they looked the same I went with the cheaper mac feet for my Alienware m17x. Here are the pros and cons:pros:1. Its straight forward to apply. Peel and stick2. It does amazing job of keeping my laptop cool. My fans are working less because my laptop is venting very well.3. Very sleek and slim when folded down. For those that are not familiar with the Alienware m17x, its a beast of a computer in weight and size. I had to cut my laptop bag(biggest laptop bag from bags.com) with scissors to get my laptop to slide in. I was concerned adding these feet would make it worse. I was very pleasantly surprised when everything folded down and was able to fit in without a problem. Its elegant looking.4. Beefy. If this can survive 2years supporting the m17x, it will probably have no problem supporting any other laptop.cons:1. Matter of time until adhesive backing starts peeling off. But then again my laptop weighs like 15lbs. This can be fixed easily by using silicone.2. The rubber friction pad will eventually fall off. Again easy fix, just glue it back in.3. I should have paid extra for the black feet since white feet don't look good on the jet black alienware. How does one spend $5k on a laptop but cheaps out on little elevation feet?..I'm shaking my head.
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.
Avoid this printer. After a year, mine stopped printing Cyan altogether. It also hates generic cartridges; they're practically guaranteed not to work. The individual color cartridges are a nice idea, but they are quite small and don't last long.You get what you pay for with printers. This one is cheap, and it perfoms accordingly.
I was very happy to try out this new product from Archos, it met all my expectations and then some! An IPOD killer, well there is no doubt that IPOD is good, looks fancy and all that, but for me, it is falling behind on the technology bit. Archos creates amazing equipments that kicks ass. Are you tired of IPOD, I-river and so on...buy this one, it is great!
I had a pair of these headphones a long time ago and after many years of use and abuse the cord snapped after a few too many times of it getting caught on things. I toyed around with a few other pairs of headphones; all of them broke after heavy use. Finally I decided to buy these again. They are very durable and have fairly good sound quality for the price. They have good highs and deep lows and wearing these you can hear the difference between FLAC and MP3. You obviously get better sound quality from more expensive pairs, but I've learned that all headphones break eventually and these are a good balance of price and quality. My only qualm with these is that they are a little small, so after wearing them for a long time your ears start to hurt. I just take them off for ten or fifteen minutes and I'm fine. I would recommend these headphones for anyone except a die hard audiophile.
These headphones work great. I like that they aren't in-ear, but they aren't flat like apple headphones. They stay in very well and the sound is great
I bought this camera at COSTCO about 2 years ago for about $[...] which was about $90 more than it is worth. It has many great features that attracted me and could have made it a great camera but the shutter lag and memory write speed make this camera almost useless. Battery life is also an issue. Even if it didn't have these flaws it would be a $[...] camera at best.Do yourself a favor and don't get ripped off. Spend your money on a good camera.
I first bought this back in 2006 because I had to stay in a hotel for a month and a half while my house was being prepared. This is hands down the best portable iPod player I have ever heard and I get the same comments from people who hear it. I bought another one this year because I accidentally shorted out my old one. Definitely worth the money!
I recently spent the weekend with my 5 yr old niece. She walked around the whole weekend with my ipod on. she loves it. I asked her if she could buy one whick color would she get? Of course her choice was pink. I was learing of buying a used product, but this looked like you had just purchased it in a store. the CD, manual, earplugs all came in the original box. It was just as the seller said it was, if not better.
This is a 'must have' software if you hike, bike and recreate outdoors. The software interface takes a bit of getting use to, but once mastered it provides simple navigation and a lot of information. I do a lot of mountain biking in Northern California and this software lets you 'preview' a trail by mapping it (you draw a line on the trail) and the software then calculates distance travelled and the cumulative vertical ascent. This is very helpful in determining how long a ride will take, and how much physical exertion will be required. It also helps you to track your condition level - as you get in better shape you will be able to do more vertical in less time ...Once you have created a route you can send it (via e-mail) to friends, or post it on the Topo website to share with others. Other neat features are a 3 dimensional viewing package (sold separately fo $20) and the ablity to send waypoints to handheld GPS units.There really aren't any 'cons' to the software. Some things you should be aware of though are that Garmin (maker of many handheld GPS units) promotes its own topographical software. This is a pain because Garmin only allows you to send waypoints form the 'Topo' software and you can't upload the detailed maps into the handheld GPS unit. I own an Extrex Vista and the inability to load maps without buying the Garmin software is an irratant. The only other comment is that some of the maps in the software are dated so they don't always show the latest information in terms of roads and buildings. This you just get used to. Similar to other posts - When hiking or biking in remote areas don't rely on a handheld GPS exclusively, bring a printed map, and have some familiarity with a compass and know generally the area into which you are going - also let other people know where you are going (send an e-mail of your route ...). This is common sense that will save a lot of headache.Overall this software is 'a good thing' and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy spending time outside, and it is particularly good for the mountain biking community.
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.
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!
It's a working HDMI cable for $3. What more is there to say? If you've attempted to buy an HDMI cable at a local retailer, I'm sure you didn't see one for less than $50 (if not more). Well, here's one that works perfectly (I have 2...one for my cable box and one for my DVD player/recorder) for $3...THREE DOLLARS!!!!!!If you're looking to buy HDMI cables and you don't choose this one, you smart not.
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???
I would have given Creative Zen Nano Plus (abbreviated "CZNP") 5 stars, except for two small deficiences: it does not have gapless playback (see #4 below), and the build quality and controls are kind of cheap (see #9 below). Assuming it lasts, it seems a very good unit for the money. Here's why I bought mine.0. Do I want to make a fashion statement with my choice of MP3 player?Some people will only buy a trendy iPod. Buying a lesser-known unit like CZNP makes a different fashion statement, especially since you can choose from 12 colors. I prefer function over form, but CZNP offers some of each.1. Do I want more than just sound?The CZNP is a basic MP3 player, FM Radio, and recorder. It has a simple monochrome display and controls that make it a good choice for playing music, podcasts, and ebooks, and listening to local radio stations. It can record from the built-in mike or radio, or from a line input, which may be handy at times.Some players can play videos, show pictures, etc, and cost a lot more because of the required color screen and larger memory. I don't need these things and prefer not to spend the money needed to get them.2. Will I be listening to mostly music or mostly spoken content?When you switch off a unit while it is playing, or pause it and it turns off automatically after awhile, some units will resume at the beginning of the current track, and others (e.g. CZNP) resume exactly where you left off. If you are playing music, you usually prefer to start the song over again. For ebooks or long podcasts, I need to resume where it was turned off (like CZNP does), because it is hard to fast-advance back to where you were.3. What kind of accessories can I get?Creative has a set of speakers tailored to the CZNP, and there are many generic accessories that will work with it. By comparison, there are entire catalogs of accessories tailored for optimal use with an iPod (and may not work with others). I have what I need, but pine for some things available for iPod only.4. How convenient is it to use?MP3 players vary considerably on how easy they are to use. The iPod is famous for ease of use, though it does not do everything I want to do. The CZNP has relatively cheap controls that work well enough, and does what I want. You don't have to be a computer whiz to use it or its software.5. How long will it last?On Amazon, click the link "See all 109 customer reviews", then look for the dropdown "Show:" and choose "Lowest review first" and click the Go button. There are a number of reports from people who had problems with their CZNP, some bad enough to throw it away. Some are real problems, others might be a lack of understanding how to use the player.Despite these complaints, the average review is high. You'll find about the same mix of reviews for most players.I decided to take a chance. My unit will be well-cared for. If I have a problem, I'll update this review.6. Can the battery be replaced?CZNP uses an AAA battery which is said to last for 15 hours and can be changed easily.The iPod Nano has a rechargeable battery that is not designed to be replaced, which means the iPod Nano becomes landfill when the battery no longer takes a charge in a couple of years. There will be millions of iPods being thrown away simply because the owner cannot make them continue to work, which has an impact on the environment. There are now battery replacement kits for iPod, with tools and instructions, so this concern is lessened for DIY people, but most won't bother.7. How does it sound?The CZNP sounds very good to when when I use good earphones like Koss "The Plug", or when plugged into a stereo.The free headphones you get with it won't give you the best sound, and you should not judge the player on how it sounds with them. Go buy quality earphones for any new player, as this will make a huge improvement in your enjoyment at relatively low cost.8. Does the player use flash memory or hard-disk for storage?CZNP uses flash-memory. Flash memory is more expensive per MB/GB than hard disk memory, and flash memory players are smaller than hard disk players. I would not want a hard disk, which I think is too heavy and too fragile for a portable player. Get a hard disk player if you want to carry a lot of content, but make sure you have a backup. Get a flash memory player if you want to hold the content you will listen to today or this week.9. Does the player have enough memory?I think I can have 12-16 hours of MP3 music at highest quality on the CZNP 1GB player, or podcasts (lower quality) up to 32 hours. With that much space I can have some new or favorite albums left on the player, and have plenty of room for content that changes (like podcasts). If you don't use a computer regularly, you might want more memory, maybe even a hard disk.10. Does the player support gapless playback between tracks?Some albums have music that flows continously from one track to the next. Examples: Radiohead "OK Computer", Dandy Warhols, Moody Blues. The listening experience is disrupted if the tracks have a gap as the player switches from one track to another.I don't know of any portable MP3 player that offers gapless playback (without Rockbox), though it's bound to come. The CZNP has a brief gap with no clicks, but it is still somewhat disruptive. One solution is to rip the album as one continuous track. The Rockbox open-source technology essentially replaces the firmware on your player, and it features gapless playback. It is supported on a few players, including some iPods, but not CZNP.11. Does the player require proprietary software or hardware?CZNP includes software, but it can work like a USB drive, so you can manage content with Explorer / Finder if you want to. All connectors are industry standard (though the 3/32" stero line input is less common).As I understand it, iPod can only load music using iTunes, and other players require software supplied with the unit, or with Windows. The iPod and others also use proprietary connectors, replacing a lost cable is more expensive. I would not be happy with such restrictions. Open standards promote flexibility and interoperability.For me, at a minimum, the player needs to look like a USB drive when I connect it to the computer, so that I can load it by dragging files to the player's file system, and the CZNP does that. I want to have a program automatically create a custom listening program of various short podcasts that play in a particular order to support Radio on Demand, and I want that to happen by simply connecting the device to the computer, with no keyboard or mouse interaction involved. I have not found such a program, and may have to write it, but I can do that if I want to. With an iPod I have no choice but to use iTunes (or replace the firmware with Rockbox).12. Is the player file-based or tag-based?The CZNP is file-based: it can play songs in alphabetical order for a given folder. (It also has shuttle, etc.) I tried the SanDisk Sansa, but returned it because all content is organized and played on the basis of tags, exclusively. While my music has tags correctly set to play the way I wanted, podcasts don't use tags consistently enough to play them in a particular order that I chose. With the CZNP you can at least control the order by putting a sequence number at the beginning of each filename.Tag-based probably have some advantages over file-based, but only if all of the content you want to play is properly tagged.
I ordered a product for an iRiver Clix and I received a product that fits a Samsung Cellphone. Product may work like a charm, but does not fit my device.Amazon, can i return this product for an exchange for the right product?
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.
Very difficult to adjust; barely holds the weight it claims to support. Plastic caps on joints pop off very easily. Just all around awkward and difficult. Not what I'd hoped for.
Several weeks after I purchased my Zen Micro, I started to get dropouts which I attributed to a faulty headphone jack. Upon reseaching the forums, I found that this is a fairly common problem with Creative players. It appears to be a result of a poor internal solder connection.To make matters worse, Creative doesn't have a toll free customer support number. So you have to call on you own dime and wait for a long period of time. After spending 45 minutes on the phone, I finally got an RMA number and returned the unit for replacement. After waiting for four weeks and making a series of calls to find out about the delay, I finally got a repaired unit in the mail. Since I didn't want to go through this hassle again, I sold this player on eBay and bought an iPod Nano. At least Apple has a tool free number.In this day and age, any consumer electronics company that doesn't have a tool free support number is totally out of it. This is a sign that Creative doesn't want to deal with customers after the sale is made. Won't be a problem for me, because I will never be buying another Creative product again.
I purchased the VGN-N170G through Amazon for $1099 in December of 2006, and I am using it now (February 2009). The laptop runs cool and quiet, and the screen is bright; the weakness, however, is that the text resolution is nowhere as fine as on the newer laptops. A big plus for this laptop is that it is still the "better" operating system, the old XP.The same VISTA laptop costs about $700 or $800 these days.
This was gift for my father. He has had it about 3 years. He loves it. I see all the pictures it takes and they are great.
Being stiff in my neck after a couple of months using my labtop on a daily basis, I decided to try this docking station - and it really helped! I now manage to have a good and ergonomic posture, combined with the benefits of an extended keyboard. On the negative side, I would prefer a shorter distance to the screen (you have a minimum distance because of the angle needed to have the screen in right position). On my laptop (a powerbook G4), the CD/DCD station is in front, which means that I have to release the labtop from the docking station when I use CDs and DVDs - inconvenient!Though; overall, I am very pleased with this product.
I use this (Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizer) with my Tamron 17-50 mm lens(with hood) and I am much happy about it. Its costly (amateur photography) but well worth the price and it gets the job done (protection and polarizing). Smooth movement and all and not a bit loose.Though I should mention that the outer rim cuts seem to get dented by slight nail pressure, but doesn't affect the polarizer or the lens.
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.
This Zing fits my Canon 50 mm macro lens. Good protection for any small lens. Highly recommend this item.
I have 3 USB drives and this is perfect. Always good quality from Case Logic. Excellent case.
My batting average with Linksys products is about 40% -- I've had a number of DOA's (dead on arrival) and this is one of them. After a couple of hours trying to set up, and an hour with tech support, they asked me to send it back.
This item is an all around piece of garbage. After about 3 months of light use, it is stuck in 45 rpm mode. I sometimes use my thumb to slow down the player to 33 rpm mode. Don't buy this piece of garbage, unless you like owning garbage, in which case this is right your alley, the Garbage Alley. I wouldn't even give this to a bum, because I would feel bad about it.
Sturdy, clear, high quality glass. Not cheap, but worth the price. I finally figured it out: there's no point in having expensive lenses covered with cheap glass filters, so I spent the extra money and I'm very glad I did.
I'm really hard on stuff....I take a lot of those crazy action shots with my JVC and it does a great job with sound and picture. It's a pretty tough little camera too. I actually broke my first one and am purchasing another of the same because my videos came out great!
I never thought I'd write a review about cable clips, but these ones are some of the best ones I've used over the years. The nails are actually a good size and length - not tiny finishing nails that fall out.Easy to use, and still holding up. Good clips.
This arrived and looked like a nicely made, strong cable. It was easy to install. However, the tip attaching it to the wall snapped off within a week of having it. If you buy this, be aware that it is not very durable!
a bit pricey - but it DOES work very well> Quality Video..Great Features, Easy to follow software..very rich color and sharp image. It is very easy to configure whether you want zooming or not etc
These ties are perfect for managing cords. I like that they are reusable and can color-code your electronics. I use the colors based on sound cords. For example: black/silver for HDMI and red/green/blue for composite.I would recommend getting two packages though, you'll probably need more than you think.
love it, so thankful that I found this, saved me from buying a docking station
Awesome Camera!!! I had researched for weeks trying to figure out which camera to go with and each one had little "problems" or "quarks" with them so I finally decided to go talk to a salesman and actually see the cameras. Found a great salesman (non-commission) who first asked me what I was going to take pictures of mostly and then took the time to explain the different cameras and features. I went with the Canon A75 (which was not on my list when I walked into the store) and I have had it for about a month now. We have a 10-month old son and we just got back from vacation and I just have to say this camera is AWESOME!!! I did purchase the 256 mb card and the Canon Powershot Package (with battery charger, set of rechargeable batteries and case). Highly recommend these items. For ease of transfer to computer, I bought a card reader (like $16) and it is so simple. You just pop the card out of the camera, into the reader and your "album" opens up. Download and erase all in one shot and ready to go again. Battery life is great; having the digital video with sound is also a very nice feature and I had a couple of prints done at the local store and crystal clear pictures. Looks even better than my old point and shoot 35mm. Guess I am heading next to e-bay to try to sell those. No more film developing and "wasted" pictures for me! Happy shooting!!
The Sony MDR-ED-21LP ear headhones are the best. I have tried several others and none compare. You can't go wrong with these!
Overall, I like these headphones a lot. Here's what I really, really like and one thing that I don't:1. In order to charge them, you just set the headphone band on top of the base station. Two metal strips inside the headband sit on top of two metal bars on the base station and it immediately begins charging. It is very, very easy.My old JVC headphones required me to hook-up a separate cable by plugging it in and unplugging it.A pair of sony headphones that I tried required you to set the headphones on the base station in a very particular way, or it wouldn't make contact.2. It has a smart charging system. This means that when the battery is full, it slows to a trickle charge, and you don't have to worry about overcharging and killing the batteries.3. The sound is quite good. No, it is not as good as a set of top quality wired headphones, but that is not what these are for. And the sound is still much better than listening to the audio from the TV speakers across the room. In using the headphones, I've noticed a lot of details that I would have otherwise missed.4. The headphones do a fairly good job of blocking out other room noise. This makes them excellent when my daughter and wife are chatting and I just want to watch TV.5. They make cool beeping sounds. When the battery is low, when the TV is not providing an audio feed, or when you turn them off, they produce a distinct series of three beeps. The unit offers an option to turn these noises off, and I originally assumed that I would do so. However, I came to find the beeping noises quite helpful. For instance, if you turn off your TV and forget to turn off the headphones, a short series of beeps will remind you. Likewise, if you inadvertently turn them off, another short series of beeps lets you know that is what happened. The beeps are not intrusive and are generated inside the headphones. They aren't loud enought to disturb anyone, and you can turn them off if you don't want them.Here's what I don't like about these headphones:1. The balance control is too easily bumped. If you're lying in bed and your head is against the pillow, it is too easy to bump the left to right balance knob. The knob is located on the lower rear of the right headphone. It should be on the front, so that it won't get bumped. However, it doesn't happen very often, so its really a minor complaint.
I had tried a different bag to hold my camera and separate flash, and it wasn't big enough. This holds them both snugly and firmly- very secure. Convenient pockets- good quality so far. I've only had the bag a couple of weeks- hopefully it will continue to hold up.
great picture qualityfast and great featuresexcellent product and great pricealso coms with a microphone and heaphones.
I have 4 copies of this little mini-mouse now, The latest came this week and is different "ultra-portable"; slightly larger, more substantial looking. Time will tell about this one.My discussion is about the 3 original slim "mini" mice I have bought over the past three years. They all worked great, traveled easily, but in about a year, the left-click button quit working properly - more of a hit-or-miss. I finally found the problem, I think. Guessing that the left-click button was infrequently transferring my push to the switch inside, I took each mouse apart (two screws) and added a drop of J-B WELD cement to the tip of the left-click post inside the cover - it doesn't take much, applied with a toothpick, to add sufficient length to the post so that, after overnight to set, the built-up post will click that switch again. They all work now!Get J-B WELD at Home Depot - It fixes most everything!
This was the ticket for what I needed. Worked like a charm and was easy to install too!
I own a MZ-N505 that was given to me as a gift less than a year ago. This product does not currently put out any sound through the headphones. When I contacted Sony I was told that it was past the 90 day warranty period and that I would have to pay 95 dollars to have it fixed. The unit was only worth 150 dollars when it was given to me. In response to my dismay about the large repair cost, Sony responded there was nothing they could do and I should either pay to have it repaired or buy a new unit. I have bought many Sony products for myself and as gifts of the years but after this fustrating experience I will not buy another Sony product. Why should I when in less than a year it will not work and they will expect me to fork over more money to them. I recommend not purchasing this product.
THIS IS A VERY GOOD REMOTE. EVERYTHING WAS EASY TO SET UP. VERY GOOD CONTROLL OF VARIOUS ITEMS. EVEN THE WIFE GIVE IT AN "A".
Very easy install.. but a little warning. You may need to purchase a shielded cable. ( ie: Monster or Acoustic Research). Hooked up two of these one downstairs, one upstairs.Downstairs on a inexpensive audio system (Aiwa bookshelf system CD.Cassette,Am/Fm). That one worked fine. Upstairs on a larger Denon A/V Receiver not so good, major humming noise.Turns out the unshielded cable supplied with home kit picks up major electrical interference from receiver (I'm sure there's a proper word for that). Discovered I wasn't the only one with that problem.Installed a shielded cable for about $13.00 noise gone. This probably applies to the home kit for the SKYFI2 if it uses the same cable.
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 bought two of these, one for my car and one for my husband. We are using them for our ipods. I think they are better than other connectors for the ipod to listen in the car. I would recommend this item to anyone!!!!
The design of this case is the worst I have ever seen for a device like the Zen W. There is no belt clip of any kind and saying that the cover acts like a viewing stand is being generous at best. The most serious issue with this case is that there is nothing holding the Zen W IN the case. Unless you are VERY carefull, IT WILL FALL OUT. A simple solution is stick-on velcro on the back of the Zen W. Not ideal, but you won't be picking up your Zen W in pieces off the floor. The only controls accessible when the case is closed are the headphone jack, the power adapter jack and the A/V Out jack. So, if you are playing music (say while you are driving), you want to skip to the next song occasionally, and you DON'T have velcro holding it in the case, your choices are to open and close it each time (which can not be done one-handed) or have it sliding out of the case and around the front seat. The only positive comment I have is that it is well padded. The final problem is that this is the only case available for the Zen W 60Gb. I just hope that Creative sells enough of these so that someone comes out with a properly designed case because whoever designed this one is an idiot and should be fired.
Since this battery is equivalent to the ni-cads I had before I would assume I will get much better performance and endurance. Time will tell. So far so good. Might be worth keeping my old camera.
This replaced a dead router and also functioned as the modem, so I have one box instead of two. Installation was fast with AT&T Yahoo. My connections are fast (at least as fast as before), but I have not tried wireless yet.
You get what you pay. The item is very poorly made. I turned the tv sideways and the golden plate bent and got stuck in the hdmi port of the tv. Took a while to get it out since I was trying not to damage the port in the tv. Hopefully, no damage was done to hdmi port. I would not recommend this product.
first things first i was running this cord from a cd player to a receiver and the sound quality was okay about the same as normal cords. when i plugged in my ipod into the end of the cables the sound quality of the cd player and the ipod diminished terribly you get what you pay for don't buy you are better off getting an av splitter
This is a terrific buy, (the best feature is the extra RAM - you can run out quick) but PDAs are work tools and at the office you don't get to chose yhour own hardware. We have legacy Win95 system (hopefully they will be upgraded soon, but most business budgets are tight) and regardless of the box the software does not support USB. I resent being punished for having &quot;outdated&quot; equipment when it is not up to me. Either let customers choose whether they want USB or serial, or throw both in free.
this thing sucks! it works okay only sometimes. it always has static and cannot be static free. i have to turn the volume really high to fade the high static sound but hurts my ear because the music is too loud!!!also, when in major highways and traffic and near cities there is no connection at all or music.this thing sucks. its poorly designed in terms of engineering. there must have been quality assurance and poor quality control in the development of bluetooth.also, it does not allow to change the frequency from 88.1 to any other frequencies!
I've been using my Swurv for almost 2 months now and i love it. Actually I'm still discovering new features on the swurv that i didn't know were there. and the fm radio is a nice feature to have. I also have an ipod that i've had for about a year now and the battery on it is already dying. Now it only lasts about 2 hours before I have to charge it again.. Ipods are great but they are notorious for their weak batteries, and for the cost of replacing the battery, you might as well buy a new ipod. Or better yet, just get the Swurv. My only gripe is that the headphones that they provide aren't great. But this is an easy fix, I just use my own headphones (try sennheiser!!)
Time and time again, I load this backpack up with 4 textbooks, a laptop, and a 1 liter water bottle. It is easy to carry, and the straps are all spring loaded so there is less of a jerking motion when walking. The pack is well padded and useful for carrying a camera, camcorder, as well as your laptop when it is time for vacation. The zippers are sturdy, and the price through Amazon is great. Best buy was charging $79 for this pack when I bought it.
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?
This product is everything I had hoped as far as ease of install and use.
I WOULD BUY PRODUCT FROM THIS SELLER AGAIN. IT WAS DELIVERED PROMPTLY AND IN GOOD CONDITION
For years your television was calibrated by some folks at Sony whose principal concern was that people look vaguely like people and the sky looks blue and not purple. As long as video arrived at the set with 480 lines of living color, this suited everyone.Welcome to the digital age. Our "video receivers" are designed for high definition and we have become accused to watching droplets of sweat fly off the face of NFL running backs as they twist away from linebackers. With 1080p and Blu-ray and the right receiver it is not unusual to see a movie in a format even more spectacular than in a theater.All of this has combined to create a demand for a new product-the calibration DVD. Monster who seeks to sell more gold-tipped HDMI cables figured out people would only buy them if the cables delivered the truly amazing video experience. But when people adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness and the like, do they really know what they are doing? Monster figures they don't and by and large they are right.If you have an electronics engineering degree from MIT, you probably will not need this DVD. For the rest of us, the "simple minded" as one reviewer called us, it is a nice tool. The interface is designed to speak to the technologically challenged who can be assumed to be the lowest common denominator. I, for one, know how to find the brightness menu, while the DVD assumes I do not. Big deal. People speak down to me all the time, figuring that because of my profession I am incapable of understanding car mechanics or dentistry. (As to one of those I am). If you follow the instructions and it is hard not to if you have completed third grade, you will have a near perfect picture on your $2000 HD video reciever-and that is why you bought it in the first place.
Dell fans can be hard to find. This one fit easily and worked perfectly. No problems at all after several months.
sometimes when something seems to good to be true it is, this isnt one of those cases. I was skeptical that it would operate as advertised but I used it on a car trip from texas to florida, connected to my laptop so I could listen to a talk show I downloaded the entire way, and I think maybe once or twice I had to switch the broadcast channel because a radio station in the area I was driving through was broadcasting at the same frequency but it was easy to switch and sounded perfect.
I have a 2001 Chevy Cavalier and this fits perfectly! It even came with instructions on how to take your dash apart in order to install this... Fantastic!
This is now my second replacement drive, and once again the drive fails with a clicking sound, bringing down the entire computer. When removed from the SATA power connector, my Mac starts up perfectly.The first revision of this drive (an "AAK" firmware) was ridiculously slow - about 1/3 the speed of my Western Digital Caviar 750GB SATA drives. The replacement ("AAE") firmware is faster, but still only 1/2 the speed of the WD drive.Now, with complete data loss, I'm over Seagate. (Read about their recent firmware issues on other drives...)AVOID like the plague!Return service, btw, is easy - and can be done online. For $20 you get an "advanced replacement" with free 2 day shipping and free return shipping. Not bad. I guess that Seagate must have this return system down to a science if the problems I've had are any indication.
Two main compartments will hold Ipad and letter sized documents. Strap seems a bit short. Reflective material really works at night.
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.
It is a great case. Hold all my CDs, and still has tons of empty space, and I love the compact feel of it. I feel it can hold 100 more CDs and still keep its sleek form. The outer casing seems sufficient and durable.So far No Complaints!Also diggin' the color!
This is my fourth digital camera. I am happy with the right amount of features packed in a small package. The quality of the pictures turned out to be reasonable for this type of camera.The real disappointment was the quality of assembly. There are five white flakes visible by bare eyes between the clear protection cover and the LCD screen. The largest one was more then 0.5mm. It is annoying to look at the pixels blocked by these flakes when taking pictures.&lt;added 2/22>I took apart the back cover of the camera and cleaned up the annoying flakes on the display.I've taken 500 pictures with this camera in 10 days.+ the 4x zoom gives a wider angle to take group photos in a smaller room+ the high sensitivity allowed me to take most of the indoor pictures without the need for flash+ the use of AA battery makes it easy to carry spares- the zoom control moves too fast- the rubber strip that covers the connectors does not snap in place securely
I ordered the RAM for my computer for a work from home opportunity! I was able to install the RAM without any problems. I got the job and I am finishing up my first week of training! Thank you again so much! Peace&Blessings
The camera is light and compact and simple to use to the limited extent that I've used it so far. The camera has so many options and capabilities that I haven't begun to explore. I bought this after reading many more detailed and enlightening reviews and I'm not disappointed. The documentation for this camera is quite comprehensive--almost overwhelmingly so--and logically presented in seperate manuals based on specific application. I especially like the video feature and the ability to connect the camera directly to the TV to display what you've shot--still or video. I've rated this 5 stars because, neophyte that I am, I have no basis to criticize it for any reason.
The Canon BJC-85 is a small, lightweight printer that is easy to pack and works wonderfully well. It has both parallel and USB connections for PC's or MAC's. The quality of the black text printing is very good - especially when you consider the small size and light weight of this printer. The color printing is also amazingly good. The software loads easily, and I had mine up and running in a matter of minutes attached to my laptop. You'll need to buy either a parallel or USB cable, since it isn't included. Canon has the best reputation, by far, of all the brands who make portable printers and this is their newest model. This is really a terrific little printer that is well worth the price for people on the road who need to print from their laptops.
It is a good product that I've used before, so I buy it again.I believe that I can recommend.
The 5 cables that I bought work great and they are very durable. Hooked them up to my Xbox 360, my PS3, and both of my computers and they are all working great.
My previouis car had a aux jack for my Ipod. Got a car over the weekend and had just a cassette/CD deck in it...no aux for ipod.I wanted to get a new deck with the aux jack so I can jam to my Ipod as I drive all day for a living. Too much a hassel and too much $$....at frist I looked at them FM transmitter devices. Then like a light bulb goes off...DUH...get a cassette adapter!Bought this Phillips, inserted it in the deck, the other end plugged into my Ipiod....boom! Great music!Sounds great...no hiss or static....perfect!Way a great $10 way to get my Ipod to play from an old obsolete tape deck!
I have a Nikon D90 with an 18-135MM lens. I have a good size camera bag but wanted something I could use to protect the camera on hikes and on trips--when schlepping the camera bag was not an option. I tried padded stuff sacks, but could not find one large enough. This product fills the bill perfectly. It's lightweight, fits like a glove, and was very inexpensive. Two big thumbs up.
Thank you very much, I am sure these cables will be a great help for my time machine.
This monitor is amazing, very bright, sharp and has a stunning colors, I recieved with no dead or stuck pixels.I have the best results with DVI-D connection.It play games with no problems like my old ctr (that was a concern for my children).I love the pivot feature is excelent for internet and word processing.Another nice thing is the monitor comes out of the package ready to plug to the video card and the power outlet, you are in bussiness in a moment and the power supply is in the base.This is very strong choice for anyone looking for a LCD, realy worth the money and maybe more.
This is my first digital camera. So, keep that in mind when I am reviewing this.Pros:1. Great Quality.2. Easy to use when uploading to PC.3. Easy to use when taking pictures.4. Easy to use when taking videos (No sound).5. Bottom line just all around easy to use.6. Durable (dropped couple of times and works with ease).Cons:1: No Sound when using video.All I could find is 1 CON reguarding the camera. This camera is so simple to use and it takes great pictures with a push of a button. No, way can you go wrong buying this camera. Buy it and enjoy it, just as I am.
I've used this lens now exclusively for nature photography, primarily birds. Especially birds in flight. The shots I get with this lens (paired with an EOS 50D) elicit comments from other photographers with words like "incredible", "that sharp as hell lens you have..", "amazing detail!". I've taken probably 100,000 photos with this lens out in the field in the 15 months I've owned it. You cannot go wrong with the lens. The auto-focus is extraordinarily fast, and when you switch it from 3.5m-infinity to 8.5m to infinity, the speed is almost instantaneous for shots at a distance. It also seems to eliminate "hunting" for focus if you miss your target initially. Just remember to switch it back to 3.5m-infinity for closer shots! Bird photography is extremely demanding and difficult. This lens gives me the ability to walk and carry a long lens with great "reach" pretty much anywhere. Like others who have reviewed this lens mention, I never stop it down from wide open. It's sharp to the edges, and there's not a hint of chromatic bleeding or halos anywhere. In good light, I can use very high shutter speeds while keeping ISO values low, enabling high detail and great stop motion capture shots of birds in flight. This is THE lens for hand-held bird and nature photography. Buy it. Don't even think about it.
On a trip this last spring, I took my mouse out of the laptop bag and it wouldn't work. Since I would be staying at my mom's for a couple of weeks, I decided to order a new one from Amazon. I ordered this Microsoft Optical mouse because from the description it sounded like it would be perfect for a travel mouse for my laptop. It came in a few days and worked flawlessly and smooth. It's coming on Christmas time, so I decided to get one for my wife for her notebook. She likes using mine alot so I thought it would be perfect for her. It's a great little mouse and feels good in your hand. The USB receiver snaps right into it for easy stowing. Really delighted with it and it was a very good price.
I got it just in time to protect my new lense from getting scratches, great item.
It is very interesting how a few people reated this camera and said that they had movies with sound yet the Editorial review/documentation states that movies are silent, can anybody resolve this discrepancy?
The scroll wheel is not that responsive.After you scroll the mouse, you have wait a little bitto see that happen. No, this cannot be customizable bythe program. So bad that I had to return and replace itwith MS Intelli-Mouse, which is perfect.I do not recommend Logitech mouses. They always come upwith seemingly something better and more features,but they always have a huge fundamental flaw here andthere.
Digital cables either work or they don't. This cable works. Monster Cables work too; they just cost a ridiculous amount of money.
I wanted a corded mouse because I have enough wireless devices in my house that I don't want to interfere with. And I don't want to mess with more batteries.This mouse has excellent tracking. It outperforms my Kensington Optical Mouse (which is practically the same) and tracks well on white papers and other shiny surfaces which the optical mouse would not.The rubber grips are the reason why I bought this Kensington and not a Logitech and also the price. The grips feel solid and give way as you hold the mouse for an extended period of time so my hand doesn't feel sore. Although they are a bit loose and not glued on very well by Kensington, I have had no problem with them peeling all the way off.And if they did, I have some nice epoxy that will take care of it!The buttons click nicely and smoothly and the overall shape may be a bit big for smaller hands but I have average size hands for a man and it fits perfectly.The black/silver color scheme is also very attractive.I cannot comment on the middle scroll button which you can click from side-to-side because I did not bother installing the software to use that function. I find that I don't really need anything besides a 2/3 button mouse with scroll.Overall, excellent purchase. I have 2 Kensington mouses (mice?) that have worked flawlessly over the years and am happy that I purchased them.
I've owned this Roku Soundbridge for over 3 or 4 years now, haven't stoppedloving it, great interface, elegance and simplicity. Buy one if youlove radio and experience music from around the globe
I bought this product 2 days ago and am getting ready to pack it back up and return it. I haven't even tried recording with it, but trying to play a DVD is a huge ordeal.To begin with, there isn't an auto-play feature. I'm used to slipping a disc in for my toddler and having the main menu come up automatically. Doesn't happen here. You have to push the "play" button (or the "disc menu" button or the "system menu" button, depending on the disc).Do any of your DVDs have layers of menus? Trivia games? Anything of the sort? Forget about it. I can't even get a cursor to come up on the secondary menus most of the time, rendering the content thereof useless. A couple of my daughter's favorite movies won't even play unless I figure out by trial and error which track number corresponds to the movie and manually select it.Playing a movie should not involve this level of frustration. I'm going to try a different brand, and if it can't play a simple DVD either, I'll wait for DVD recorder technology to mature. I'll spend a lot more time watching DVDs than recording them.
This product is easy to use and dollar for dollar, the best digital camera on the market. You cannot go wrong!
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!
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'm not the first who telling you this, but you will get ghosting with this filter (take a look on add pictures)
This is the Audiovox setup you might buy at the big box stores or from XM. The difference here is that the product is reasonably priced and quickly delivered directly to you house. Why spend all that money to drive your car to the mall or deal with the pushy operators at the satellite radio company? Order it through Amazon's website instead. It's a no brainer.
These stay secure while running where others have failed. That said I seem to have relatively small ears (for a guy) and even on the smallest fitting its still a bit tight. Though a little uncomfortable, I eventually forget they're there.The sound is lower middle of the pack ( but definitely better then the Sony MDR-J10 which also have the problem of bouncing a little on a run). If your just sitting at a desk or other otherwise not bouncing around, I recommend the Koss KSC75 - not an ear bud, but cheap and great sound for the price. The Koss's just aren't for heavy activity.
Was very happy with the quality of the product and the speedyness of the delivery! Arrived on the same day as my FED EX'ed Monitor! Would recommend.
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.
... this is a very nice camera. It is a nice package, comes with the rechargeable batteries and a charger and 16mb smartcard. This better than most digital cameras esp in this price range. The picture quality is very good, if you have a good quality printer you will get nice prints with this camera. You do have to hold the camera still or many of the pictures will blurr, and pictures taken at night are dark (but most can be repaired with basic picture software). You will probably want to get some additional photo software, since the included software is bare bones. Overall I am enjoying this camera very much and would definetly recommend this camera to my friends and family.
If you ever need customer service or support you should plan on a lot of hassles and a lot of wasted time. this company has very poor and very unorganized customer service.
I purchased two of these because my wife and I have a newborn and we want to watch movies in the same room as our baby girl without disturbing her.When I got the package I set them to charge overnight. I tested them after charging about 14 hours. When I listened the sound coming out was good except for one seemingly minor problem. I heard a repetitive ticking noise every 2 or 3 seconds. It sounded as if there was a slow (and extremely loud) clock inside the headset. Both headsets had this problem. I unhooked it from the sound to see if it was the input and the ticking noise continued even when unhooked. I tried all three channels and the ticking noise continued. I moved rooms to one without electronics and the tick persisted. I turned off my wireless router and it persisted. In fact there were only 3 ways to remove the ticking noise... have the channel on the headset not match the channel on the base (which means you don't get any sound)... turn the volume to silent (which means you don't get any sound)... or to remove power from the base (which means you don't get any sound).So basically I only had the option to hear a persistant and annoying tick or to return the headset. I opted to return. I am highly disappointed with Sony because this was the first low-quality yet somewhat pricy item I've purchased from them.Also, another problem with this headset is its power-saving feature. What looks like an adjustable strap is not. It is in fact the on/off switch. You see, when you put the headphones on it turns them on... when you take them off it turns them off. This seems like a good feature, unless you don't have an overly large head. I always thought I had a large head and have been commented on by others saying such a thing. When I put the headset on I barely activated the on switch and if I moved too much they would turn off. My wife couldn't even activate the on switch because her head is too small... so this product, even without the tick, would not have worked for her.If you want a simple headset that works properly... don't get this headset. If you don't mind a loud clock ticking in your ear at precise intervals around 2-3 seconds, and you don't mind getting a twist-tie to keep the head-switch pulled all the way up (on)... then maybe this is for you.
This system is absoutely awesome!! It puts out great sound and it doesnt take to long to change the cds either. thats what usually makes me mad is when it takes 5 minutes just to change the cd and this one changes rather quickly compared to my old system!!
I've read other reviews that cover (in great detail) specific pros and cons of this unit so I'll not go into those details.Overall, I am extremely pleased with my ZEN. I paid way less for this 6GB unit than I would have for an iPod of the same capacity. It's easy to use once you get the hang of it, and the headphones provided have excellent sound quality. Also, the software it comes with makes it easy to transfer music back and forth between the Zen and my computer, and makes playlists easy to create. Good luck doing in on the Zen itself... just use the softwareIt does have some quirks to it and what others say about the instruction manual not having any instruction on how to use the menus is absolutely true. Also, you can't listen to it while it's charging.
The GOOD:With the half dozen or so FM transmitter units I've tried, this one had the absolute best stereo quality with little noise while listening to music of them all.The BAD:This unit was completely useless for phone conversations. First, the level of the caller's voice was so much softer than the music, that I would have to turn up the radio volume quite a bit, and of course if I would forget to turn it back down when the call was over, I was in for quite a shock when the music restarted. Also, the caller not only complained about the echo when I spoke, some found it to be even painful. I wound up returning this to the supplier.
This is an excellent product; light, portable and flexible for positioning the iPad. Highly recommended. I have 3 of them in different rooms
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 :)
This is the same exact cord that all the big stores sell. DO NOT BUY ELSEWHERE!!Works great, costs less. Do Not get ripped off a HDMI cord is a HDMI cord.
Works as advertised and it says I need more words for the review so here they are plus a couple more.
This product is just as described. I recieved it before the estimated time began. I am very pleased over all.
I use this cable to give me a TV display on a spare LCD panel in my office. I ran the cable from my Directv box in a nearby room. I have to go to the other room to switch channels, but I don't tend to channel surf much.The video and sound are fine.
I bought this to use with my new hp Mini netbook. I needed something to carry it in when I go away from my home. It works great for protection for the netbook and as a compact work station. I use a wireless mouse and there is just enough room on the side to move it around if needed. The top compartment can hold books, the power cord and any number of items.I looked at other possible products to use but this one has truely fit my needs. In fact it has been so useful that I seldom take my netbook out of it.
My is working good for over years now so Please buy one &amp; try them &amp; you will see that RedDog was wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I own a large iPod charger/speaker system, too large to take with me on a recent journey. On my return, I purchased this little item with the idea of taking it with me next time I travel. Had I seen and heard this first, I'd have bought it and dispensed with the larger system. It's terrific. Great sound from very small speakers. Very light and easy to use and set up. It even has a little travel bag. I took it with me to work the first day I got it. It fits in my brief case, assembles in under a minute, and I can adjust the tone so it is just at the edge of my consciousness, or blast me out of my chair if I want to. I couldn't be happier with this charger/speaker system. The only thing it's lacking is a remote.
You need to spend a few minutes hunting down the best stations, but once you get them, it's fine. I never even have to change from my first station to the others, and I live in around a very metropolitan area (Washington DC).If you find yourself needing to change stations frequently, then make your radio presets for 1, 2, and 3 match the Monster's presets for 1, 2, and 3. Simple.To get the best possible sound quality, knock your MP3 player/iPod up to 1-2 notches below max, then adjust your radio to the desired sound. Putting the MP3 player on max will cause the FM modulator to lose quality, but you want to keep the volume on the radio as low as possible, since that's where you pick up and amplify the majority of the buzz.The device transmits well regardless of where it is in the car as well. I've got a 12v DC plug in the arm rest between the passenger and driver seats, so I keep the transmitter in there, with the cable coming out to my iPod. It's a strong signal.No problems thus far with a weak cable causing static/cutting out, but I'll update if that starts to happen too quickly. I've had it for about a month now.
The product I ordered was used and I ordered new. Once received, I found that the product was not compatible with my computer version and so I returned it. The seller was rude and said that he did not misrepresent the product.I will never order electronics from Amazon again because of this situation. I have requested a refund but have not received it to date.
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.
The setup was really easy, and managing pictures is a breeze. It takes less than five minutes to change and upload photos. The good lighting makes it easy to see in the day and night.
I lost the original piece and then bought this from Adorama through Amazon.com very good service. and hasselblad is the best
I was rather pleasantly surprised by the amount of glowing comments that said these HDMI cables were just as good as the expensive ones. So naturally I ignored the several negative comments that said to "watch out" and "you get what you pay for" and "these things are garbage".Well, the joke was on me, I suppose, as you really do get what you pay for. I bought two of these. One never worked at all and the other one stopped functioning within three or so days. Shame on you cheap HDMI company, shame on you. Now, granted, I still don't think you should have to pay 40 some odd dollars for an HDMI cable - but I guess 1.99 was a little too good to be true.
This keyboard is just what the doctor ordered!Small enough to be easy to carry around yet large enough to use without having to hunt-and-poke. My only concern is that it feels like it might not withstand years of use, although I have not had a problem yet after six months. It was also expensive, but it has been worth it for me, a heavy Palm user.Your mileage may vary....
It sounded like a good idea but "what looks good from afar is often times far from good." Even with a brand new Duracell alkaline battery this thing sounded like a cheap transistor radio when attached to my iPOD. To be fair, I gave it a shot on my Sony Discman and my SIRUS receiver and the sound was equally bad. If you want this thing for playing music, then save your money (as I should have done).
I received the cable by the time I received my equipment. Good timing. The cable works like I expected. Thank you.
Great product. However, be sure to check to make sure your printer is compatible with this model. The Linksys technicians were not very much help. I called three times for assistance and after 20 minute delay I was disconnected. That happened each time. The instructions were not clear on how to hard wire my desktop computer to routers. But after a couple of options, I finally discarded the instructions and got everything working fine on my own. The Wireless Printer Router does work great.
i purchased this product about a year ago and have found it to very good. it responds quickly and provides great clarity. The VCR is a six head vcr and it shows like i had expected, great. Overall, very nice product and would purchase a daewoo product again.
I cautiously ordered the Elgato Eye TV Hybrid since I wasn't very aware of options in the Mac side for TV Viewing. Hauppauge is a name I know and I have the hauppauge HVR1800 which works well.But looking at all the positive reviews, I went ahead and got it for $129I must say I am VERY IMPRESSED by this. Hands down, this beats the Windows Hauppauge offering both in terms of software and hardware. Unbelievable. I am now officially sanctioning the "It just works" on a Mac.Almost all pros.- Installation is a breeze. Simply install the app, hook up the usb connector and you're done.- It found all channels easily and very seamlessly integrated into my existing TitanTV account- Picture quality on first boot was great. Sound was also good.- Changing channels takes &lt; 1 sec.- Program guide is beautiful and very well integrated. Everything flowed naturally and I found all options I was looking for- Load avg on my MacBookPro 2.33GHz Core2 Duo was acceptable. 15% load ( 3% user and 12% system ).I could easily browse and watch TV- Remote works well. Is well endowed with the options I need. I like how program info shows upcoming program. Such a small but thoughtful touch making life so much easy- Recording quality was great and variable !!! I chose to record in highest format and it looked terrific.- Recordings can be imported into iTunes which is awesome so you can easily sync to iPod or copy to Archoswhich is better than iPod IMHO- This is just a Tivo on your PC. What more do you want ?Cons -- One thing I liked from my older ATI All in Wonder Radeon 8500 was the ability to do translucent desktop TV and TV as wallpaper. Those were phenomenal options sadly missing here.- Unit does get a little warm.
If you're like me and have been looking for an affordable pair of durable head phones then these are for you!i don't really see why others are complaining abut the buds being uncomfortable or not fitting b/c there are so many adjustment you can make, but for me the way they came right out of the packaging was the best fit. it doesn't seem like these will have the same problem Ive been having with other pairs ( around the jack the connection goes bad b/c of constant plugging and unplugging ) b/c of the higher gauge wire.as for the sound quality im no expert but they sound great, i mean its not the quality you would get out of a pair of $100+ ear buds but they do the job nicely and they are sufficient for everyday listening or working out.for me the color was a bonus, i just love the green they come in, but its not for everybody, if you don't like the color there is a similar pair of head phones w/o the sweat resistance, thicker cable and lime green for about $10 less.the only bad part of the purchase was the case, one of the magnets popped off about 10 min out of the box, but the silicone case is really obtrusive and useless so i doubt i would have used it anyways...
The keyboard worked perfectly with my T|X. It folds small for easy portability, and the unfold mechanism is simple and easy to understand.Some have commented about the lack of stability and I will agree that the Palm just sitting there with nothing to secure it is a draw back that cost it a star. I however did solve this on mine, but adding a velcro strip that holds the palm in place and now use it comfortably on any hard surrface such as placing a book on my lap.The keys are small and that will take some getting used to but it's still a much more comfortable way to write on the go then palm script.If you are a heavy user of the IR port for beaming data you may find this annoying, because the driver program hijacks the port for keyboard comunication, and you have to turn it off to use it for normal data transfer.The batter life is excellent. I bought it over a month ago, useing it a fair bit to write between calls at work and have not had to replace them yet. (your millage of course will varry)Over all if all you use your laptop for is writing, listentenging to music on the go, and basic hotspot access adding this keyboard to it will let your palm (with pocket tunes and doc's to go and a 2 gig mem card) take care of you just fine.Give it a try :)
I have had this mouse for two months and it has worked flawlessly. I use it on a daily basis since I am a mobile worker and so far it I have not had to change the battery and I like it better than the Logitech mouse I have on my desktop computer at home. I like it so much that I even bought another one for my wife and I may soon replace my Logitech cordless desktop mouse with another.
My mother wanted to buy a digital camera - her first - for an upcoming trip to Peru, and the lens on my third digital camera - a Sony - was broken and would cost more to fix than to replace it with a new point-and-shoot. We both ended up buying the Kodak EasyShare C613, and are both happy with our purchases. I find the camera super easy to use. The pictures are clean and crisp, and it's just what I want for a nice little camera. Mom's off to Peru and enjoying her Kodak, too.
I threw in this cable between my PS3 and my 26" Vizio and it looks absolutely amazing. Definitely a step up from from 480p. You would be crazy to buy a retail HDMI at 30-40 bucks or higher, when you can just get these guys for a little over 2 bucks. The cord used for this seems slightly cheap, yet sturdy to me; but I'm not an expert on cables so that's probably just me. :PAs far as the shipping went, it came in on the last day of the estimated time.
I ordered 3 sets. Works similar to the gold tip cable I paid over $30 for. There is no difference in the resolution or the audio. Though some individulas just feel the need to pay extra for the same product. If that is what makes you feel better, hey, been there, done that.
I owned the unit before it was physically damaged beyond repair. Amazon really helped me providing the replacement. The original and the replacement works great for me in tranferring many videos I own into DVD's. Operation of the unit is without problems, I just am disappointed that the Company does not make the model anymore. It would help, also, to have the unit compatible to the new systems (VISTA WiN7). Am operating in XP mode.
This camera takes very good pictures by simply pointing and shooting with no user adjustments. This camera also allows you to make all of the adjustments that you want very quickly if you know how to do it. This is not what I would buy as my number one professional camera, but I would not hesitate to use it as my professional backup camera if my main camera broke down. You can easily take professional quality photos with this camera.I looked at other cameras that had very similar features but I do not have any experience with those cameras and thus cannot compare them. For the price, this appears to be the best value on the market for the following reasons:12x Zoom----fast, clear, reliable focusfoolproof---any bad pictures that you get in automatic mode are probably because you did not heed the warnings about camera shakeAdjustable----Make whatever adjustments you want without looking up from the viewfinderPresets---I love the 3 picture stitching in the panorama mode. Allows fast photography in a variety of conditionsQuality---very good quality photographsCompact---Not pocket sized but small enough to easily carry with youVideo---Very good quality videoThe focus and light meter are right on targetFlexible power---You can use AA batteries in an emergency (short duration)The entire goal is to take good pictures. I have not been able to find a flaw with photos that this camera takes after taking photos in every mode and condition that I can find. It is grainy in the high ISO range, but that is the nature of a high ISO.I graded it down for the following reasons:I had to scrounge around to find a good rechargeable battery and chargerI had to download a player from the internet to view the videos
THIS IS THE BEST ONE EVE
I'm on the road all the time. As such, I have a lot of assembling powerpoints, working excel spreadsheets, and the like on my tiny little laptop in hotel rooms. The track pad is nice, but after hours and hours on it, my fingers begin to go numb, I miss my targeted cells, and things generally start to go downhill. That's where this tiny little mouse comes into play. I can actually travel with it, and it's pretty darn good at what it does!The good:- Small enough to pop into your travel bag with your laptop, without noticing the size and weight- Cordless. No more tangly mess trying to use the mouse!- Runs on one AA battery. I use an Energizer rechargeable to stay green, and only have to charge it about once a month. Not too shabby.- Works every time, without fail. I love just plugging it in and having it work.- The USB stick stores in the mouse. I don't have to worry about misplacing one or the other. As a bonus, with the stick installed, the mouse won't turn on, preventing battery drain in the bag.The bad:- No battery charge level indicator. Sometimes I forget to charge it, and run out of juice. How depressing.- It's pretty darn small. If you have big hands, it will probably not be the most comfortable mouse you've ever used.
This item (DVI Gear HDMI Cabl2 2M 6 ftte) is well worth the cost.It is and does all that I expected it to do.
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.
I got this printer for my son in college. It was delivered very fast and he likes the printing.
I totally agree w/ schmuckythecat's review. This printer is horrible! I have Windows XP and after countless times of reinstalling the software, the printer is unoperable b/c the drivers (HEED THE WARNINGS!) I downloaded the supposedly updated drivers for XP from Lexmark support site and installed the software from that and it STILL doesn't work. And I haven't even started on the paper feeding problems. If you want a multifunction printer, avoid this at all cost. All the problems I have had w/ this printer has soured me on buying a printer from Lexmark again.
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.
I bought this remote off Woot way back when Woot was cool. I tried it on the home theater gear I owned then, none of the codes worked for my TV or my DVD player, let alone the Yamaha receiver I had at the time. And calling for new codes seemed like a PITA. So into a junk box it went.Fast forward 6-7 years and several moves...I got a new (to me, but used) Syntax Olevia TV. I have reduced my home theater footprint to a TV, cable box, DVD player, VCR, HTPC, and a PS3 that keeps disappearing into my son's room. I was cleaning out the gadget box to get rid of some stuff and found this remote. Having 4 remotes plus a keyboard is a bit of a PITA so I thought I'd give the Kameleon another go before I gave it to Goodwill.DVD, VCR, and cable box were a breeze. The codes were in the manual. But the TV, being that the manufacturer went under pretty fast (the Olevia name is being used by another company now), didn't work with any codes. Or with the search feature. I was about to toss it when I noticed this was a learning remote.HOW DID I MISS THAT?!?!?!?!Teaching it from the TV's factory remote was a breeze. Now the 4 remotes are one! I even set up a macro so my wife can press one button and get her weather channel in the morning. It turns on the TV, the cable box, and sets the station. With one button. Pretty sweet.My only complaint is how many button presses it takes to get any programming done. And the inconsistencies of which buttons save a setting are annoying. Some you just press the necessary programming buttons and close the menu. Others you have to use the setup button. Bizarre.With the ability to learn from the factory remotes, this is a very flexible remote. And I don't have to bother with calling for codes. Hooray!
I love this product because, it's a very good item to buy I recomend to everyone and my friends .
PNY always seems to be cheaper and has a life-time warranty. I have even started buying their SD cards. The product works as expected and is always delivered on time!
works great thanks ran the cord all arounf the out side of my home and so far no problem well made for the price
Will fit Minolta X20 and a few memory cards PERFECTLY, but no room for extra batteries.
I got this DVD player about a week ago mostly based on positive reviews and my experience for Phillips products. This player replaced my work-horse Phillips progressive scan DVD player that worked flawlessly for over 5 years. As much of the reviewers here, I was waiting for the Blu-Ray vs HD affair to show a clear winner to replace it, but my old Phillips just decided it cannot take it any longer and one day stopped working altogether. I was very happy with this player, so my first choice for a replacement was PhillipsI can say I'm not disappointed at all. I cannot talk about reliability of this player after just a week (although I hope it goes as far as its older brother), but the image quality I'm getting from this DVD is superb. I have a 1080i Sony Bravia, and the up-conversion really goes to 1080i, and you can clearly notice the difference between 480p and 1080i, although not that much with 720p. In any case, this is a completely different experience that watching movies on my old player. The audio is also great and the set-up couldn't be easier using the HDMI connection. Also, I was satisfied to find that the way to work through the menu and the remote is the same as my old Phillips, so no learning here. It's good to see Phillips keep its standards and don't go changing the way to operate its products every time, as many other makers doAbout the complains on being slow, well, compared to my older player this guy is a Ferrari. My older player used to take well over 30 seconds to load, while this player usually makes it in about 10-15 seconds. Still, I fail to see people complaining for a 10-15 seconds wait, but it's a matter of personal sentiment, I guessOne thing I must agree with some reviewers is on the remote: it looks and feel cheap and functions are very limited (for example, no up-conversion button) but to my satisfaction the remote of my old Phillips works on this player too, and it has much more functions than this one, and it looks much better.Another bad issue is the audio HDMI or Coaxial Digital output, not both. Not sure why Phillips this did as it shouldn't be a problem or be more costly to allow the two outputs to work together. For those of us with a receiver without HDMI inputs, it can be annoying as you have to go through the menu and make about 5 to 6 clicks to disable the HDMI and allow the audio output through the digital coaxial so the audio goes through the receiver. I guess a sophisticated universal remote can do this with one click, but it shouldn't be this wayBut overall, you cannot beat this player for the price (I got it for 65 bucks), and if you are also waiting to see which one will be the DVD high definition standard winner in about two years, this player is a great option. Some people here have said the Oppo is a better up-conversion player -and I must agree-, but you will have to invest close to 250 dollars to get one. For that amount of money, you might as well go for a truly high definition player, either HD or BR.
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.
If your buying it for HDMI remember it's pass-thought only.I still had to connect optical cables for audio on all source devices. I knew that and didn't mind. The Automatic MCACC is the greatest. Setting up the input devices was easier than my last pioneer.Manual was very good!Note: I have had pioneer's since the 70's, but this one is the best I have had for the price.You can find it a little cheaper at CC than here, but shipping here was fast for FREE ground shipping.Walmart had the best price for the HDMI cables. I am notgetting sucked into MONSTER (prices) cables.
I purchased this for my laptop that requires 19v, and the adapter says on it that it has a range of voltage. It worked the night I bought it, but the next day it would not power the laptop so I returned it.
These headphones are excellent. I tried many different headphones (Sennheiser 558, Sennheiser 598, Denon A1100, Grado S225i, Audio Technica A900) before settling on these. Out of all the ones I tried they were the most comfortable and sounded the best. Such an upgrade from my Creative Fatal1ty headphones!
If you try to buy these HDMI cables at any of the retail stores they will cost you allot more. The video and sound are perfect!
I use this for both a Tungsten T3 and HP IPAQ. (I bought the T3, my employer bought the far inferior HP IPAQ.). The keyboard works well with both. easy set-up, and it detects all letters when I type. The keyboard was designed for the T3 to be in landscape mode. It also works when either PDA is in normal (not landscape) mode, but the PDA is not as secure.If you use it in landscape mode, the PDA is quite secure and could be used on the lap.If you use it in normal mode, it would easily fall off if not used on a table or desk. That is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
I was just astonished that some people were bored by this book. It was the best constructed spy novel I have ever encountered. It has everything going for it. Someone complained that it was "retro" being set in the 70's. It is set in the 70's but very, very relevant to what our own recent history.
It seems almost silly to give five stars to a cable modem, but I have nothing to complain about. The $50 price from Amazon was fine, the product arrived quickly and completely, it was easy to get running (just plug it in and reset the router), and even Comcast's part was easy, as I got a friendly guy on the other end who punched me in straight away. 20Mbps download speed is good enough for me.Goodbye to the new $7 per month Comcast fee.
If you need a compact tripod and are on a budget, this is the one for you. It will fit comfortably in a carry on sized suitcase and has a respectable amount of stability and height.
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.
When I got my set I was really upset to find out that somebody tried to installed this set up before All the pick ups had the wires cut up really short showing an attempt to install them by splicing the previous connections not to rewire the whole thing, the middle pickup was defective... I got a new set but it took two weeks however the people from the store were OK, I only cannot understand why I got a set that was used and with a defective component, I sent an email to Amazon to report the problem no response, I had to look up the phone number of the seller, the item (S) itself was what I was looking for... not a good experience
I purchased this cable so I can watch TV from the internet on my computer. I have an Dell Inspiron 700M and a Sony WEGA KV-27HS420. The 700m has a 7-prong S-Video connection, but it works fine with this 5-prong S-Video cable. I had a hard time deciding on the right length, but 12 ft turned out to be perfect for my setup.I also purchased a Belkin Y Audio cable (also 12 ft) to connect from the computer to the TV for audio. It works great too. You can also use the audio cable to connect your iPod to your stereo.
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...
these speakers are perfect for small rooms, the bass is surprisingly powerful if you find a sweet spot in the room.at low volume the quality becomes spotty and hollow sounding- sort of twangy, but at mid range to 3/4ths volume they peak in quality.the sound matrix button does not do very much for sound quality but it's expected for an artificial 5.1 systemgreat for computer but i wouldn't recommend it for a tv.also cables are a bit too short
I'm thinking the people rating this poorly don't understand how to use it. It WON'T split a single Ethernet CONNECTION into two. It WILL enable a single Ethernet CABLE (which has 8 wires) to carry two connections (which require 4 wires each). This is helpful in places where you have a single cable running from your router (typically in a wiring closet) to two devices, and can't easily run a second cable -- i.e., where one cable is already installed in the walls.Here's how you use it: Run Ethernet cables from 2 ports of your router into the female jacks of the first splitter. Plug the male end of that splitter into the jack in your wiring closet that runs to the part of your house you want. Plug the male end of the second splitter into the Ethernet jack at the other end of that cable run (i.e., in the room where the devices are located). Run Ethernet cables from the female jacks of the second splitter to the devices.If you want to use a single Ethernet connection for two devices, these splitters won't work; you need a router that shares the connection among the devices.
I've had this TV for about 2 months now and I'm very satisfied.I'm not an audiophile, so the sound/speakers make little difference to me. Regardless, to my ears, shows that are broadcast in HD/stereo sound very good when the volume is raised.This is not a TV on which to watch analog programming, and even digital cable doesn't do the HD capability of the set justice. The only way to judge the picture quality of this set is with an HD signal. Sports look the best, most notably football and basketball, and baseball (ultimate fighting and boxing are decent too). Nature shows also look great -- especially red rock mountains or grassy plains. Lakes and underwater scenes tend to get some banding around the edges, but some tinkering with the contrast can help. TV shows (like sitcoms and crime dramas) broadcast in HD are usually decent, but skin tones are often flat. However, I've learned that some such issues seem occur more often when a scene was filmed using low lighting, odd camera angles, or extreme close-ups.This TV is also good for viewing movies, and since most DVD players currenlty only output 480 lines of resolution, nothing is lost since that's all this set displays.There are a few presets on the remote control for color and sound and a bit of tinkering on each often yields better results depending on what you're watching. The onscreen menus are easy to navigate for the most part, but the color adjustment submenu is clumsy and painful: whether using the "easy" mode or the advanced mode, you only get a static picture to look at when adjusting the color -- the normal show that you are watching goes away when you are adjusting the color.The PIP feature is there, but cannot be initiated in the normal TV or antenna mode -- it must be initiated from another mode such as DVD. And though the remote control provides a "shortcut" button underneath a sliding panel (on the remote) it only turns on PIP and does not move it around or swap it with the main picture. To do that you have to go through 3 menu levels!I opted to get a cable card from my cable provider, so it's nice not to have a set top box. There are a couple of problems with the cable card integration, though. When my cable provider resets the cable card (and I'm not sure why or how often this is done) my channel list is reset and those channels that I have manually removed through the menu "reappear". Since this amounts to several hundred channels being "put back" on the list, I've only taken the time to do this twice -- I couldn't spare the 45 minutes to remove those channels a third time. Also, when using the cable card, you cannot rename the channels as you can do in antenna or normal cable mode.There are some other issues that I cannot remember at the moment, but are mostly minor. And overall, most of the issues that I detailed about this TV are indeed minor. The thing to take away from this review is that, overall, this is a very good TV at a very good price. It's a pleasure and a dream to watch, especially programs that are broadcast in HD. If you're going to sit close enough to a TV to see the pixels, neither this nor any large screen will make you happy. If will be sitting a reasonable distance away from the set, say at least 8 to 10 feet, then this is a fine choice. In fact, even though it's ED, not HD, I doubt I'll ever know the difference.
The remote does not make contact with the cradle properly so it will not charge. It is a very fussy process to get it to charge.Buy another model is my suggestion.
The setup of the boombox was very easy. The radio picks up stations very well. With the iPod in the boombox the sound is great! I am very pleased with my purchase. The price was excellent.Thank you,Tim
The iPaq hx2415 is my second PDA. It is replacing my slower, but still fully functional Compaq iPaq 3635, one of the original iPaqs. I loved it and used it daily for everything from productivity to entertainment. My review is going to be more of a comparison between the two devices.Expansion/Memory Cards:The hx2415 is awesome! It's everything I had in the 3635 and so much more. Because my 3635 did not have any built-in expansion card slots, I had the compact flash expansion sleeve, which added bulk and took away from the slim, ergonomic style. In searching for a new PDA, one of my main requirements is that it would have to take compact flash cards natively, without an attachment. There are others on the market, however, I never had any problems out of my Compaq so I wanted to stick with the HP/Compaq brand. Not only does the hx2415 take the compact flash, it also takes the secure digital (SD) cards as well! Great job on providing multiple expansion slots HP.Display:I have been doing research and looking at the newer PDAs for about six months. The vast improvement in the displays just blew my 3635 out of the water. The colors are brighter, sharper and much more crisp on the hx2415 and the newer PDAs. Without a doubt, it was much easier on the eyes, even with the screen protector that I put on, right out of the box.Battery:I bought my 3635 new in the summer of 2001. I replaced the battery myself with a high-capacity battery. The original was down to about 20 minutes of good usage per full charge! :( After the new battery, I could go for a week and a half with more than my normal daily usage and the backlight on! Having said that, the standard battery of the hx2415 doesn't compare, which is why I'm getting the high-capacity battery for it as well. I love the fact that it is removable and I don't need any tools to replace it.Design:When the iPaq was first introduced, it's radical style was on the cutting edge. One of the main reasons I bought it is because it was unlike any other PDA at the time. It made all the Palm devices look like standard calculators. I loved the placement and functions of the buttons. They were all right where they needed to be. On the hx2415, it's even better because the buttons are designed so that it is not as easy to accidentally press one of the buttons, especially the voice recorder.Networking:Aside from infrared on the 3635, in order to do any type of networking with my iPaq, I needed to get add-on cards, which I didn't want to do. The hx2415 takes care of all of your networking needs - from infrared, to Wi-Fi, to Bluetooth. It has it all.Applications:HP has included great applications that I found were very easy to use. I guess being a previous owner of an iPaq helped too. But it won't be a problem for those just buying their first PDA either.Sound:This is probably the only thing that I wish would have been better on the hx2415. The sound is not what I'm used to on my 3635. The speaker was a lot bigger and produced a much louder sound. I very rarely had the volume maxed on it. With the hx2415, the volume is all the way up - all the time.Overall I am smitten with my new iPaq. I paid over $500 for my 3635 brand new (with cradle, charger, case, and expansion sleeve). I found this hx2415 for $370.00. What a deal! I couldn't be happier.One thing I would like to mention, which isn't a problem with the iPaq as much as it is a problem with the PocketPC interface. I recommend you get a third-party management utility, such as Wisbar. It makes using the iPaq so much easier and fun. One thing I dislike (and probably most PPC users do as well) is that when you open an application, such as Pocket Word, there is an 'X' button to close the application. However, the 'X' button is more like a 'Minimize' button because the program is still active. You have to navigate through the settings control panel and close it from the running programs in the Memory task panel. So much of a hassle. But not with Wisbar. You'll be glad you did!I'm sure I'm leaving some other great features out, but these are what really drove me to buy the hx2415. Hope it helps you in your search!
This is the greatest for the price. I have taken pictures of my son dancing and they are extreme clear...I was so glad when they added the zoom feature to the camera. The digital is a lot of work for me. This is great. Fuji film is also great for people of color.
This product was very competitively priced. Installatoin was simple and the computer recognized it immediately upon start up. Very happy with this product.
I purchased the remote more for my family than for me. I understand the concepts with the audio inputs and outputs, video inputs and outputs, ect. My children and wife get confused on what to turn off and on. Now that we have the 880, everyone can operate our system, even our eight year old. One push of a button and your there. I have to admit I enjoy its ease of operation and using my computer for programming was a snap. I highly recommend this remote.
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!
Terrific item overall. Very easy to use and nicely compact. Highly recommend to the business traveler. I travel over 95% and am constantly looking for ways to streamline the various tools I use. The only complaint I have is that the 6 foot cable length isn't always sufficient depending upon the location of power when in an airport and some hotel rooms.
I was able to record movies using My Magnavox DVD recorder but would Not play back on My Computer but could record data on My Computer. To record on My Magnavox DVD recorder then play back on My Computer I use DVD+RW
I bought the case last year for my F30 and took it to Cozumel for a week. Case worked perfectly on several dives, some with max depth of about 100 feet. Very high quality and easy to use with all controls available. The only problem was light condensation that sometimes appeared on the camera lens when first submerged (due to rapid decrease in temperature of humid air inside of the case). After several minutes the lens would clear as the temperature of the camera and air inside the case equalize. Fuji supplies silicon packets to insert into the case with the camera. If the camera is put into the case with hot humid air it takes a while for the silicon to dry out the air inside and you still get lens condensation when first entering the water. To avoid this you can put the encased camera (with silicon packet) into cool water for 20-30 minutes prior to diving (or snorkeling).Another way to avoid lens condensation is to use a special clear defog. Canon provides this with their underwater cases. You carefully rub this onto the camera lens! The defog works without delay and easily wipes off later.
This camera is great. I never have any problems with it and it has a really good quality on Skype. The camera gets a little hot when it's hooked up.
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.
It works to connect my laptop or my Blu-ray player to my LED TV . Nothing special about it, but it does what I intended it to.
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 ordered two of these to max out my Compaq Presario V4135US and got weary after reading some of the present reviews on getting the wrong item. I actually got two sticks of 1gb each! I'm so very happy! And, my laptop works better than ever! Thanks so much!
I've been using this for a few weeks. It removes surface dust and I haven't had a problem with the bristles breaking off. Simple as that.
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
Company: delivery was quicker than estimated and product came very well secured.Product: I have experimented with this lens to take food photographs indoors and it really demonstrates some beautiful bokehs and can be really sharp too. Love my 50mm lens.
Excellent projector screen...for the price i paid was pleasantly surprised when the screen arrived in excellent condition. i was able to mount it in 10 min and wallah great picture. This is a high quality matte white screen which is seamless and opens flat. Made a huge difference in the picture quality the colors now are very vivid and bright. no need to purchase a huge flat screen tv anymore. i am projecting using DLP projector and the picture quality is truly amazing using this screen. Very glad i found this deal on Amazon cheaper than the same screen i saw on eBay.NOTE: The manual pull down mechanism works fine, i just followed the instructions. I tried several manual pull down screens and you just have to get used to it and this one is no different. In-fact this screen rolls up perfectly with out creases and is smooth once you get a hang of it. very pleased.
You're hearing from these other reviewers and I'm going to repeat: Don't spend a lot more money on another cable! This one works just perfectly for a WHOLE LOT LESS MONEY. Don't think twice -- buy this one!
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.
My Garmin started to not charge anymore with my old window mount and adapter. I was about to just go buy a new Garmin, but decided to just by this product on amazon. It was much cheaper on amazon.com than the Garmin website which was great too. Once I mounted the device to the window, and plugged in the Garmin, it worked very well. The mount also seemed better made than the original mount with my device. My four 3 year old Garmin is going to live on!
I have many problems with the driver for my XP. I have tried all the new drivers from the Creative Lab, it finally let it deliver the sound to the 5.1 chanel. Have to turn off the digital mode to heard the sound and only analog mode allowed. Sound quality is kind of poor proabaly due to the driver. Itsignificantly slowed down the performance of my computer, and wont work with the new MS media player 9. After uninstall this product, it crash my system, my computer keeping rebooting. it turn out that I have to reformat C: to restore my system. Also found mnay users have the same problems on the web. Keep away from this card if you are using XP. (my spec:Sony VAIO RX650, P4-1.6A 512DDR). I also found this card wont work with VIA chipset that most of AMD computers.
This HDMI cable allows me to get a clear picture from my ps3 and my cable box to my hd tv. The only problem is that if this wire touches other wires, it will cause your picture to jump. I position my wire so that it stands alone away from all other wires and don't have a problem. At this price, it's a great deal.
I have owned this pack for nearly four years and just ordered another one though somewhat reluctantly due to a flaw in the bag.Overall, this is a terrific bag if, like me, you need (or think you need) to carry a lot of additional gear or other things with you most of the time. I love its large size which, when stuffed to the gills, still fits, though barely and with some effort (you need to unclip the outermost "mini-section" and fold it down to the bottom of the pack) under a standard airline seat. This is important for me since I'm usually traveling with a musical instrument case as well and need to put that in the overhead.The one flaw in this bag is that the nylon material separating the three main sections of this bag is too thin and weak to properly withstand the stresses of the weight coming from the outer sections of the bag. When the nylon began to rip near the upper seam between two of the sections after a few months after purchasing the bag, Targus replaced the bag but the same thing happened in the second bag after only a couple of weeks. Eventually, the same thing happened in the material between the laptop section and the main middle section. If you're going to make a bag this large, you should assume that it will hold a lot of weight and make sure that the materials inside the bag are as tough as the materials on the outside of the bag.It wouldn't cost them that much to have a thicker, stronger nylon fabric between the three main sections of the bag and I would be willing to pay extra for that additional quality.I have had that bag now for 3 1/2 years and for the last six months, I have carried two 17" laptops in the computer section of this bag. The bag has served well, except for that one complaint. I need a bag this size and I have ordered another one after looking around, not finding a similarly sized bag and knowing that the same issue will probably occur again. Targus, are you listening??
Garbage. I've owned two of these models. The first lasted maybe four years and then the belt drive mechanism (I guess) went bad and the turntable speed increased slightly but obviously and records started playing too fast, especially at 45 rpm. Costs too much to have a problem like this diagnosed and fixed, so I wrote it off to bad luck (isn't Sony supposed to be reliable quality?) and bought a replacement. This second model hasn't even made it a year. The auto start-stop stylus feature -- which can't be overridden or ignored in favor of manual use -- went bad very quickly and now I can'tplay a record at all. I can't get the stylus to go to the record, lower, and stay put -- it keeps returning to the stop position every time it's activated. And you can't get around this function! Although I may see if I can simply disable the gears and then maybe I can play records by manually placing and returning the stylus. Like we used to do in the bad old days before they put unnecessary and poorly designed bells and whistles on turntables that would break and render the entire device useless!I am also not pleased that by the second time I bought this model (2008) Sony had made it so the buyer has to assemble the stylus and belt drive mechanism. I've never been expected to put together my own turntable before using it! If you can't figure this out from the badly written instructions, you're out of luck. Caveat emptor!I will not be buying this model again, or any other Sony turntable for that matter.
I bought this same case five years ago for my husbands computer and LOVE it so much just purchased a second for myself. Fans work great keeps things really cool. Only note is it collects dust so be prepared to clean it out biweekly.
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 purchased this for my daughter who is learning photography and started with a D60 and 18-55 kit lens. It doesn't autofocus on her camera, but having quickly learned the advantages of wide apertures, the ability to shoot in low light without flash, and the difference between razor-sharp and 'sharp enough,' she rarely takes it off her camera. If your interest in photography goes beyond point-and-shoot, there's no better place to start than with a high-quality 50 mm lens like this one - especially at the price. It's no fault of the lens that it doesn't autofocus on the the D60 and D40. Nikon's decision to move away from backward compatibility between its entry-level bodies and non-motorized lenses is unfortunate for those interested in learning the craft of photography.
Running a stripped version of windows xp, microxp, on my pos dell laptop. Plugged it in and ten seconds later it was ready to go. Nothing to install, no searching for drivers. Excellent.
Having made the jump to a DSLR last year, I've found the D40x to be able to do anything I want, given a little bit of menu fiddling. Yes, this means that you have to bracket your shots yourself, but if you're bracketing, you'll probably want a tripod anyway. For those of you who complain about the lack of AF lenses for the D40x, have you tried MF? Because in full manual mode, which is why most of us buy SLR's it actually has the highest compatibility with any Nikon F-mount lens, even 40 year old lenses. Another plus is that manual focus lenses are cheaper to buy, and don't drain battery power from the camera body, so you can keep shooting. Either way, more and more lenses are coming out that have a built-in autofocus motor to AF on the D40x. I myself mainly use the 135mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8 lensesFor the price, it's a great camera. It can do anything the D80 can, except for wireless off camera flash. It's also smaller and lighter, making it easier to carry around comfortably. As for the "new" D60, all it has are some dust reduction features, and a jacked up price tag. Unless you live in a windy/dusty area, or change your lens multiple times every time you use it, it's not really an issue.I've used my D40x for sports shots, pictures of animals/pets, family, night pictures, parties and more. I'm pleased with the picture quality and it feels great in the hand. Sure if I had $2000, I'd probably buy something better (more frame per second, or more autofocus points and dedicated buttons), but for $600, you can get this good camera and a couple of good lenses and a flash unit for less than $1000.Here are some pictures I've taken with this camera at the Rose Parade, the Los Angeles Coliseum (yes I am a USC student) and more, so you can look at them and decide if you need a camera that does more.[...]
I love this lens! I use it on my D80, and it is fantastic for low light shots. It opens wide enough to grab indoor pics without a flash, or with the aperture opened up outdoors, enables super fast shutter speeds to stop motion. Really great depth of field, very fun lens. I had heard mixed reviews about using this as a portrait lens, as some said the angle was too wide for a portrait. I haven't found that to be the case, and I haven't had problems with distortion because of having to be somewhat closer to the subject than if I shot with a narrower angle.
If you suffer from remote control clutter, or find that the 'all-in-one' you currently use has you switching from device to device, in order to watch a DVD, or just watch cable, the Logitech Harmony 880 is just the thing to end the madness! Setup could not be simpler! Insert the DVD in either a Mac or a PC. Install the software. In seconds you are ready to go. Clicking the software takes you to the Logitech site, where, after setting up a login, you describe your equipment, via their model numbers. There is a handy insert, in the packaging, for writing down your model numbers. I found that everything, in my home system, from my Toshiba DVR, to my Comcast HD cablebox was listed on the website, and available from the drop down menus. Describing my system took less than 5 minutes!Then the onscreen menus setup your equipment, according to 'activities', after asking you which inputs are used for what functions,such as 'watching DVD', 'Watching DVR', 'Playing XBOX'. For some reason, the software failed to add the activity 'Watching TV', but I was able to add it, as a new activity, in less than two minutes. The remote now programmed, you can control individual functions, and components, or you can do an activity. I chose 'watch a DVD'. The Logitech harmony, switched on the DVD player, the TV (setting the correct input on the HD TV), and the Home AV receiver (also switching to the correct input for watching DVDs) and I was all set! One button, to power everything off.And the help assistant (which you can switch off) is there, should a device not turn on or setup as expected. This is by far, the easiest, most intuitive remote, I have ever used. The remote lights up, a great feature for darkened rooms, and recharges in it's cradle, which also has a round lit dot, making it easy to find in the dark. Best Buy has this remote for $250.00! Amazon has it for $128.00 as of this writing. It is very much worth the money at that price point! You will not be dissapointed!!Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control
These are really nice speakers for my tv and the bass is alotbetter than my 350$ pair of bose speakers for my computer.had for well over 8 months and still in really good conditionand no broken speakers or anything and note that the speaker wires areREALLY SHORT. the front speakers wires are really short about 4 ft.so i went to radioshack and bought 2 rca couplers to extend the speakers a bit.the rear speakers are ok for a really small room that is about a collage dorm size.for me, the rear speakers are pretty short and i had to buy a 10ft rca extensioncable to extend them properly.i deffinitly reccommend you get rca extensions beforepurchasing these speakers.very satisfied with my purchase. 80$ well spent
works great, cheap effective cable. do not spend $50+ for cables at best buy, this is just as good.
I've been putting off buying a portable listening device since my last '90 Aiwa tape player. But after seeing the Minidisc in action - it's a definite buy and constant use gem.Sound quality? Can you say OPTICAL input. You cannot get any better sound resolution than this; any decent DVD player has an optical out; decent CD players too. RCA IN is a plus (not included) and the PC IN option is mediocre - it is convenient with all the CD-R/PC/MP3 formatted music. It's got a two-stage added-bass feature that works quite well. The standard headphones are excellent - an updated version with position detents for fixed fit. The remote fob device is essential for total playback+record control once your MDplayer is tucked away in the pocket. (look for the RM-MZR55 remote with backlighting if you want to upgrade)The unit has never skipped even with major motion, jostling, or shock. I haven't done a drop-test, but I'll skip it for now. The biggest drawback is the lack of a custom case/holster for the unit; it does come with a bag, but it isn't adequate for protection or carrying with any confidence. Plus, the lack of backlighting on the main unit is a bummer.It comes with it's own AA ni-cad battery and charger, and runs for a prolonged period of time ~ 6 hours playback, 1.5-2x as long on a regular AA. The half-sized ice cream sandwich form kicks the CD portable players to the curb. It isn't as ubiquitous as some MP3 players - but why would you want to drop several dimes on something invisible. Personally, the anodized blue colored one has more impact than the silver, but the form and interface overall is a delight. The battery bulge just slightly cants the display up, the button separation and placement works great for easy access. I find excuses to block the world out and listen to high-fidelity music on the go.
I'm not sure what some of the other complaints are all about. This is a great phone if you want a compact headset phone. I have a basic AT&T; wirless router and I can use the phone without any disruption of my wireless network. The sound quality is great for me and the people I talk to most regularly say that they can hear me well. It's WAY better than my last cordless phone even without a headset.Plantronics makes good products and this is no exception.
I was looking for a cover to secure and protect my Axim. This Rhinoskin does both. The inside of the door contains two slots for storing SD cards. Everything is fully accessible, buttons, cards, stylus, and connections. Very durable for the 4 weeks I've been using it. It also includes a screw in pin to attach to a belt clip on the back (I carry my Axim in a pocket so I didn't need the screw in pin).The only problem I've noticed so far is the Axim does not fit in the charging station with the cover on. It must be taken off to charge and connect with the base station (both connections are available with the cover on, just won't fit in the base).Overall a very nice product, the finish looks great and a very good design. Very satisfied. Good value.
I lost my lens cap for my &#34;nifty fifty&#34; 50mm 1.8 Canon lens, this is the perfect replacement for it. Yes, I spent a couple extra bucks to have it say &#34;canon&#34; rather than buying a third party lens cap, but it made me feel better.
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!
Did not work right out of the packaging and is not worth enough to send back for a refund. Which I suppose isn't so bad.
I ordered a total of 4 of these cards and not a single one of them could be activated on the XBOX 360 website. I called Microsoft and they told me that the problem had to be resolved with the company selling the cards. Don't purchase these prepaid points cards!
This is cheaper than if you would buy it in a store and you get the game code immediately!! I love it.
Good price, and fast shipping.No upsell efforts.Terrific experience.Thanks.
Works fine, but battery is a little short-lived and it needs more buttons on the player so you can operate it without a remote. Speakers are a bit "tinny" but picture is good for the money.
Great Mobile cart. Once it's set up it's really stable and works well. It comes in 3 or 4 boxes. There are a bunch of parts to put together, but it was all fairly straightforward.Moke sure you have a roll of velcro to tidy up all the loose wires.Installed into an amimal hospital for a mobile ultrasound cart. Wireless computer card. All you need is to plug it in.
I received these today (ordered 3) and am quite pleased with the look. For the price you will not find anything quite this nice. Perfect to add a little elegance to any room in you home. All 3 work wonderfully and took just a couple minutes to set up.
It is the best designed case I have ever seen! I have looked at probably 100 cases in the last two months and they were all sorely lacking. This is perfect from the size, to the weight (almost nothing!), to the pockets and how they are configured to the strap that wraps around your shoulder.It really is a perfect case. While others may be uber cool because they are leather or patterned or designer branded, this is the ticket for the serious user who wants to carry everything and have their system protected. Good job,Targus!
This is my second Optio (due to an unfortunate accident snorkling in Hawaii) and I can't believe the pictures and adaptability of this camera. The W20 has more features than the W10 I had previously, and this takes even better pictures. I can pick a mode and take great pictures and video, either on land or under water. My only recommendation is to get the silicone cover that is available if you are going to use it underwater. It will keep your fingers from manipulating the lock mechanism that opens the waterproof door to the battery and memory card. The camera is a great size for those of us with larger hands that have a hard time holding the new smaller cameras, and it is an added benefit that the lens never protrudes from the camera body. All of the zoom and focus is internal in the camera. Makes it really easy to slip into a pocket. I liked this style of camera so much I went and bought another one. Even after I compared it to the Olympus and Casio.
This is a great blu-ray player and the only one so far to play dvd-audio (now the Oppo does as well for 500 bones), so if that interests you then you are getting a two-for-one deal. This receiver does (contra previous reviews) decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS High Resolution, but not DTS-HD Master. Dolby TrueHD discs like The Dark Knight sound incredible, and of course if a disc has a lossless PCM file (like the first Hellboy or Cars) then this player will pass the lossless sound either over hdmi or the 7.1 analog outputs (this has been confirmed in several forums - the problem is that Panasonic techs do not know what they are talking about). Thus the 7.1 analog outputs are useful for getting the lossless sound of both bds and dvd-audios to older receivers like mine (the exception begin DTS-HD master like Hellboy 2). The picture is great, but the load time is a little slow. Once it gets going, however, the picture and sound are well worth it!
It took me 3+ days to get this thing to work with my notebook. Cannot get it to work with my desktop. Tech support was no help at all. They just had me retrying things I already did. If your not a networking wizard do not buy this router. Newer models don't need the manual setup of this one.
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 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.
The case was made of a very light material, there was no shoulder strap. I returned it as unacceptable.
The outer package arrived slightly damaged, but the product was fine inside. It is very spacious and I love that it is adjustable!
Can be used with iPhone 4 but it has a lot of feedback and buzzing esp when charging. I liked the size and the speakers sounded fine but the intermittent feedback caused me to return this product the next wk.
if you want a bose quality speaker system for under $1000 and $100, this is the one for you. i hooked it up to my xbox and kabam. i felt like i was in the game. the powerful 100w subwoofer shook my concrete walls in my basement. this is a great buy. the only thing you need is a receiver. this is a true theater system, and under $100 bucks! i highly recomend this product.
Pro: Works great out of the package with my Sharp Aquos 1080p and the Aquos Blu-Ray player setup. Same with my PC setup (displayed full 1920x1080 in 1080p mode)Con: None, or maybe too soon to notice?Other thoughts: I ordered for a try-out, will definitely order some more.
I like this unit. Installed this unit in a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. The screen slightly covers the climate controls, but when the screen is tilted, they can be accessed easily. The sound quality is good, all the connectors are solid, and the bluetooth works great for both calls and music. Use this with your Smartphone and stream some Pandora, it sounds great. Picture quality is good, and the touch screen is responsive for a resistive touch screen.The only complaint is that the screen will show some artifacts when it is really cold. Get the heat goning, and it looks fine once it warms up.Great buy for the money!
Most people who are on the market for a new mp3 player take several things into consideration. The first usually is price, but please don't get ahead of yourself. Many may say that with apple products you don't get your money's worth, but they would be so very wrong in this case. You can get several 20GB players for 300 dollars and upwards but this little 4GB player will hold all the songs you could need at one time (1000+). But that isn't even the best part. When you get this little gadget in the mail, the set up is so easy and vast you will simply be amazed. Itunes can be downloaded from apple.com or you can install it with the cd. You plug it in to your power source and your computer and your up and running. Itunes will find all of your music on your computer and with the click of a button you can have your entire library on your ipod and minutes. Seriously, firewire is so much faster than USB. I got the new 20GB napster player as a gift and the speed does not compare. Once your music collection is onboard your new mini ipod I can assure you, there will be no regrets.
I have been using D-Link brand for about 4 years. During the years I have been networking, I have used Intel, 3com briefly, SMC, and Netgear as well. I have read so many negative reviews about Linksys that I won't even bother. Intel cards are excellent, but not real cheap. The cheapest I have found was about..., which isn't bad at all, but if you are looking for an economical network card that isn't loaded with every feature and it doesn't have to start your car, Intel is a little too much. 3com is one of the better brands, but still expensive. The rest are fairly good, but I started using D-Link after my last employer relied on them heavily.The entire office network of nearly 20 computers was done using D-Link hardware. They used D-Link network cards, switches, and routers for the Novell and Internet connections.What surprises me is how low cost the hardware is. They are usually the same as other brands, perhaps even a few bucks cheaper at times. I bought an 8 port 10 mbps hub for...., and am considering their 8 port 10/100 switch now. On top of this, for home or small office, the hardware works excellent.In the 4 years I have used D-Link, I have only ever had 2 bad network cards out of the box. 2 in a row at that. This is out of using dozens upon dozens of their cards. Not a bad ratio really. No company can make hundreds or thousands of a product on an assembly line and have NO faulty items come out.I have used them under DOS, Windows 95/98, Novell, Lantastic, and Red Hat Linux with no problems. This card is very widely supported. On the downside, I would not use this brand for anything CRITICAL, such as a large business environment with a mission critical server or anything that demands HEAVY use, such as a call center that relies on a central database being accessed by hundreds of users.This doesn't mean they are junk. Not at all. For mission critical, Intel or 3com is BY FAR better, HOWEVER, if you are networking 2 up to several dozen machines together and it doesn't DEMAND HEAVY use, they are excellent products.My last employer depended on D-Link and so did the technicans for the support database. It never failed us.I am only reviewing the product, not the support. I have read some negative reviews about their support, which could be true. I have never called them.The heaviest I have used their hardware on my end was about 2 years ago for network gaming. About 7 or 8 machines with various network cards (a few had D-Link) were hooked up to a D-Link 8 port 10 mbps hub playing games. We were HAMMERING on the network and the hub had no problems handling the load. An inexpensive... hub at that.Bottom line: mission critical and heavy demanding use, consider Intel or 3com, which are designed for that, but typical home/office/small business use for dozens of people AT ONCE on the network, D-Link will handle it just fine.
Simple, stable, sturdy (all plastic). I tested it with a 19" LCD flat-screen TV (11 lbs).Economical: Among the most inexpensive stands you'll find (unless you improvise) at seventeen-bux. Prices for these things in general are crazy - it's just a plastic board with 4 legs, after all.I like that the sides are not closed off. There is plenty of room between the front and back legs so that it can easily fit over an object wider than itself (eg 43cm-wide dvd player).Note: This is the lowest model of 3 versions. The others add a bottom platform as well as a slide-in drawer.The legs are made up of 2 segments of different heights (Big and Small), either of which can be omitted to lower the height, giving you 3 different options for total height.MEASUREMENTSPlatform. Width: 33.4 cm. Depth: 33.0 - 34.3 cm (not true square as the front bows out, so 34.3 cm through the middle)Leg segment diameter (round). 4.0 cm diameter. Rubber pad/foot under bottom leg segment: 4.2 cm diameterLeg segment height. Big segment: 4.9 cm. Small segment: 2.9 cm. Rubber foot: 0.1 cmHeight breakdown (just subtract big or small segment to get intermediate heights). Platform thickness: 1.9 cm. Mount points: + 0.3 cm (the parts of the platform where you attach the legs). Big segment: + 4.9 cm. Small segment: + 2.9 cm. Rubber foot: + 0.1 cm. TOTAL/MAX: 10.1 cmUnderneath horizontal clearance (distance between legs and feet) to fit an object. Width (left-to-right): 25.3 cm apart (10"). Depth (front-to-back): 24.8 cm apartUnderneath vertical clearanceWith both segments used, there is 8.2 cm from the ground to the bottom of the platform, but there are two guides molded into the bottom for sliding in a drawer. These protrude downwards, run front to back, reducing vertical clearance by 1" (2.54 cm), leaving 5.6 cm, for any object that does not fit between them. To fit between them, an object must be less than 23.2 cm wide - which allows it to take advantage of all 8.2 cm of vertical clearance.
I bought this camera for the high picture quality, the video options, and 5x zoom. Although the camera performed OK for general picture-taking, I had 2 major issues:1. The video quality was not good. Of course, I did not expect the same quality as a dedicated video camera, but I have seen several examples from friends with similar cameras. The video on this camera was very choppy, not matter what mode I used. I used a high-speed SDHC 4MB card, with the same results.2. We often use this camera to take pictures of our 3-year old grandson. He rarely holds a pose for more than an instant, so I need the camera to take the picture when I press the shutter release. This camera takes well over 1 second between shutter release and actually snapping the picture. Most of the pictures of our grandson only show the back of his head!Some other issues with this camera:a. You cannot plug the camera into the USB port and access the pictures unless you download Kodak's clunky software. Other cameras I have used are recognized by my computer as a new removable drive, making picture transfer a drag and drop operation.b. The automatic lens cover stuck open on several occasions. I had to use my fingernail to push it shut.We had to return the camera for these reasons. I am
I've had this camera for more than six months, and after taking more 2,500 photos with this little gem, here is my 2 cents worth. It took me about a full month to get used to all its nuances. But if you are interested simply in "point and click,?a few hours should do the trick. The "auto?setting is more than enough for typical use. You won't regret this purchase.NEGATIVES: (mostly minor):1) Battery meter. You only get a 2-minute warning, and then the camera shuts off. The battery life is pretty short if you use the LCD screen. The battery lasts about 2-4 hours depending the degree of use. (It takes about 1-1.5 hours to recharge).2) Lens cover feels a little flimsy. Enough to cast a slight doubt about its durability. Although I have had no problems with this whatsoever so far.3) It is not the smallest size in its class. In fact, it feels somewhat heavy, if you are used to ultra-small products. If you put the camera in your pants pocket, you definitely feel its weight.4) There is no way to attach a camera filter to the lens. I had to improvise by manually holding a filter to the lens while I shoot. And the range of exposure time can be a bit wider. I occasionally need exposure times of a few minutes or longer, and that is not allowed with the S50.5) The auto focus can get "fooled?in low light situations. You just have to be patient and work with it a little to get it right. Usually a repeat shot is all that is required. (If the subject is far away, I use~ manual focus and set it at infinite?)POSITIVES:1) Picture quality ?this camera takes amazing, breath-taking pictures. I have never seen a camera like this which produces such professional quality photos so consistently! The color balance is simply spectacular. (For color balance, I use "vibrant?setting). The "auto?setting does its job admirably most of the time. I use the Canon printer i860, and the 8 x 10s will knock your socks off. Guaranteed. (With a 256 mb card and at "superfine? setting, you will get 99 photos).2) Quality of product ?this may sound like a non-PC comment and a gross overgeneralization, but I love the fact that this product is not made in China. Many Chinese products that I have had simply broke down after a little use, and I always felt like I was getting ripped off. The camera is a Japanese product and the battery is a Korean product, so both are A-OK in my book.3) Movie making ability ?Although not the highest resolution (and the limit is 3 min), the ability to make a movie is a nice touch. I have used this occasionally, and it is very useful at times!Good luck and have fun
I don't know much about this because I gave it as a gift to someone else and they never told me anything.
this thing is very small and it looks very cool, for my laptop it works great.
I am a graduate student in linguistics working with an indigenous language in Oaxaca. I brought this speaker set to Mexico with me this year as a replacement for a bulky Panasonic cassette transcriber. It worked like a dream. Instead of using cassettes for transcription we used mp3s recorded on an Edirol digital recorder. Instead of a transcriber we used a laptop with windows media player and these Altec Lansing speakers. The sound quality was perfect for transcription, and the whole package was lighter and easier to manage than a transcriber. In my down time I got to listen to music. Can't beat that.
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!
Sumdex used high quality materials to construct this compact yet usable tool. Its excellent design makes this slim leather portfolio a perfect combination with PDAs. While not all PDAs will fit, the HP Jornada 545 is a perfect match.The case is made of fine leather with an excellent grain and finish. The fastener is on a strip of leather that is long and will not break when you put another inch of stuff into the pouch. Interior pockets will hold two pens, six credit cards, the PDA, CF memory modules, a pocket modem, notes galore, and it closes without bulging. Also there is an 8x5 standard and easily replaced notepad, which gives you the perspective as to the size of this jewel.It adds additional value when you compare the price of similar items that may not use the quality controls that this one does. Five stars and one less thing I have to add to my ten-pound purse.Victoria Tarrani
I'm an international studen in US, and I bought this for put on my desk.This lamp from china, you know what that means.Soon as I opened box it is already broken power "on" button, and I fixed it through assemble this, but it is broken again.the power "on" button once comes in to body and doesn't come out again.Even, the bright is not bright as normal lamp.I purchased about $100, but it never has 100$ value..please don't buy this lamp..
I have now had this mouse for about a year now, the size is great, not as large as a desktop but not your typical laptop mouse, it fits nicely in my hand for hours with no cramping/ fatigue. the battery life is excellent, it takes 1 AA battery. I've changed it 3 times in a year, with Energizer Lithium. The wireless connection is flawless, there is no lag or hesitation, it works great with games too. The forward and reverse thumb buttons are indespensable, I also like the search button and the zoom button is ok too. But I recommend this to anyone who needs a mouse for their laptop. Don't be discouraged by the price as it is well worth it.
sure right now you save like 3 cents but wait till hoilday sells, your gonna go crazy with their awesome deals. also amazon feels more safer then microsoft
I read all the negative reviews, but foolishly and desperately (since there are so few alternatives) decided to give it a try. To make a long story short, after 3 days of trying, I still couldn't complete a full scan of my media (about 2000+) files without crashing the system in the process. Overall, it has been a very frustrating experience. Please do yourself a favor and stay away. If you must buy, make sure you get it in a place where you can return it easily.Pros:- Extensive list of supported format- Internet radio- HDTV supportCons:- Unstable, lost network connection and crashes all the time (I tried both beta and latest official firmware)- HD support over wifi is very flaky- YouTube didn't work (the latest version didn't help either)- Menu structure reminds me those DOS based applications in early 90s.
i recieved a email asking if there was anything they could do and there isn't because its a great product so far!
I wanted to buy one of those.. headsets that fit into ur ear to ease the volume needed ... found this one for cheap and they work great!! i have them for over a yr now.. and still Great!! i use them regularly... 1-2 a weeks.. but they havent ripped or broke.. so totally worth the buck
As of today I really have yet to use this item as it is for a boat GPS system, If it works like it does in simulate mode i will be very happy. I will re-rate this item after some use.
Indeed the sound quality on these is excellent. But I am on my second pair, namely because of the cord attached to the right earphone. After a few months it loosens and inexplicably develops a 'putty' like quality which soon peels away from the inner wire. Sony should have fixed this issue long ago.
Not much else to say about a cable. Heavy gauge, well insulated, provides a great video & audio connection from my laptop to my flat screen TV.
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 just got these headphones a week back.I am very happy with it.I would recommend it any one.
This camera is absolutely a photo heaven compared with all other SLR's in the same category. Picture quality is unparelled and ease of use is directly derived from Canon's long line of SLR's. The structure is solid and pro-like and the battery life is amazing unless you use CF of more than 1G which will add to the slowness of the processing time. I am not sure this is because of the new software or what. I would not complain about the non-full frame part. Cameras in this price range may only get this 0.625 of the full frame, but the effect on wide zoom can be fatal. Buyers who wants to shoot lots of buildings need to weigh the pros and cons as not so many wide lens are catered to DSLR after all.
Twice in a row I have sourced this same product from the same supplier and both times I have been very satisfied. With the increased necessity of HDMI, I would continue to be confident in purchasing these.
The original specs for the WRE54G did not include my wireless router, BEFW11S4. I emailed linksys, and they replied:"Wireless-B Broadband Router - Version 4 model BEFW11S4 v4 with firmware 1.50.14 was tested to work with WRE54G v2 (Wireless Range Expander version two) with firmware 2.01.10 or 2.01.11. The second version of the device has an Ethernet port at the mid portion."Now the tricky bit is to identify a V2 model, as there is no change to SKU number, package, or anything! I finally got Best Buy to open the box and look, and there was a sticker that said V2. The addition of an Ethernet connection in the middle of the device was the other clue. Anyhow, it set up, auto-configured in seconds, and I now have a very good signal in the whole house!
To put it simply, Apple's new iBook is an engineering marvel. The design is sleek and elegant, yet the case can stand up to a good beating. The iBook comes with an awesome set of features--pretty much everything you might need is already part of the package, including FireWire, CD-RW drive, and 10/100 Ethernet. Despite having a relatively small screen (12.1&quot; diagonal) compared to some PC laptops, it still supports a full 1024 x 768 resolution at millions of colors. The screen is very bright, and the battery, while not quite the 5-hour powerhouse that Apple advertises, still manages about three hours doing normal operations. The 500-MHz G3 processor is spritely and gets things done quickly, although it doesn't have quite enough power to do a large amount of movie editing or graphics work.A few drawbacks are as follows:The internal CD burner is only 8x at this time, which is markedly slower than the 16x and 20x external FireWire burners available now.The iBook comes with only 128 mb of RAM, which is just barely enough for most things. I would strongly encourage upgrading to at least 256 mb total, as RAM is very inexpensive these days.The video memory in the iBook is only 8 mb, with a weak graphics controller as compared to what goes into the G4 desktops. As such, the iBook is only mediocre at gaming.The 10GB hard drive is already pre-loaded with almost 5GB of software and sample mp3's, so I would highly recommend upgrading to at least a 20 GB drive.In conclusion, the iBook is a solid purchase for anyone who wants many of the features of a desktop machine, but in a portable package. The drawbacks listed above are mostly forgiveable, as sacrifices had to be made somewhere to make this such a reasonably-priced machine. The new iBook no longer has a built-in carrying handle, but Apple has managed to trim quite a bit of weight and bulk, making it a joy to use on a daily basis.
Cd Radio is styled nicely but quality is poor. Installation template that came with radio was not correct for this product. Radio reception was poor. Remote buttons tended to get stuck. I don't think I am going to keep it. It is hard to find a reasonably priced alternative. The Bose product is [much more] . Not much in between.
Best headphones for the money you can buy!! Very comfortable and easy on the ears--Have used them for several years doing location video shoots,extremely happy with them compared to others I've used--Evan purchased a pair for going away gift to our church youth director.
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!
These drives are perfect for anyone who needs to carry around important files. I am a doctor and have one of these on me all day long. There is a little insert within the drive for you to put string through to wear it around the neck. However, they do not provide the necklace or atleast mine didn't come with one. The finger scanner works perfectly and the software was really easy to set up. It looks a lot like an Ipod shuffle but much smaller. I have the 512mb version, it is enough for my needs.
I have used this camera on a semi-professional basis (I shoot for the local paper and have done some product shots for magazines, though I am not a full-time photographer) and I have won photography awards with it. This camera is easy to use, versatile, gets good results, and is reasonably priced.To see some photos taken with this camera, go to BetterPhoto.com. Click on "photos" at the top, scroll down to "by camera" and enter Fuji Finepix S3000 in the search. It will bring up some links. Click on the name of the camera under "reviews". You will see a product detail and a thumbnail photo to the right of the page. Under it will say, "view photos created with this camera." Click on that to see pix taken with it. (I am not sure if I am allowed to put a direct link here).What I love about this camera:1. Its size. I can stick it in my purse and I can hold it comfortably with one hand. It's not too heavy or awkward to grab quickly or to carry around.2. The macro setting. This has allowed me to get some detailed close-up shots of insects, frogs, toads and other small critters -- even those who aren't always likely to stand still.3. The optical zoom. I have also used that to get good shots of critters. It's not a super powerful zoom but it is decent. And if you are willing to move around, too, you can get close enough to butterflies or frogs to get a nice photo.4. In general, this photo does excellent "still life" type photos. I've done some really neat studio-type stuff with it.5. Less shutter lag than any other point-and-shoot digital camera I have used. Shutter lag is a fact of life for any point-and-shoot digital camera. If you can't work around shutter lag, you need a film camera or a digital SLR, which will cost you at least 3 times as much as this model.6. It's pretty darned good in low light. It will capture photos without the flash that my film SLR will not. With ANY camera -- even a digital SLR or 35mm -- if you are shooting in low light without flash, you want to use a tripod, brace yourself against a wall or something (and take multiple shots of the same thing), or set the camera down on a table or stack of books. Few cameras have the capability of taking night shots without some camera shake caused by the photographer's movement while the camera takes the picture. See the review by "an electronics fan."If you buy this camera (or the newer model which is an S700, I think), here are my recommendations:1. Shoot a lot of frames. I bought the 2 GB memory card and it holds 1300 photos on the highest resolution setting. I have never filled the card! And my family teases me by spoofing the song "500 Miles" as "500 Frames" so it's not that I don't try. :-) I got my butterfly shots through patience and a lot of frames. I did end up with a couple nice shots of just flowers (because the butterfly left before I could get the shot). I just accept that.2. Get rechargeable batteries. It's about a $30 investment for the battery charger and two sets of AA rechargeable batteries. But it will save you a lot of money in the long run.3. Experiment. Try different settings for the same subject and see how they turn out. You will get a lot more from this point-and-shoot than any other one on the market, IMHO.Thanks for reading. I hope this was helpful!
I had a Logitech 880 remote and was happy with it at first with the exception of the remote not fitting properly in the charger. It would only charge if you fiddled with it quite a bit. Extremely frustrating. A rechargable remote seemed like a good idea at first but turned out to be more of a problem. Then the "0" key stopped working. And the reboot problem would happen occasionally. The remote didn't last very long.I liked the remote but it didn't seem very well built or designed. I've since replaced it with a much cheaper Logitech 550 remote and am much happier. It doesn't have a recharger (uses 4 AAA batteries), all the buttons are working and it has never rebooted. It also uses the same setup program.I don't recommend the 880 but do recommend the less expensive 550 remote.
Kids enjoyed the DVD player while in the car on vacation. Fast shipping. Overall, an excellent experience.
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 have lived with the Yamaha YSP-800 for approx. 90 days and I have to say this unit does exactly what was expected of it.Many years ago I was considered an audiophile by most of my friends spending obscene amounts on vacum tube pre-amps and amplifiers, turntables, tonearms, moving coil and strain gauge cartridges and exotic speakers of various vintages. At one time my vinyl collection contained over 3000 albums. Currently my music system is much simpler consisting of a receiver, dvd player for music, Infinity floor standing speakers, and a decent Boston Accoustics sub-woofer. I probably don't have the golden ears I read about in some of the remaining hi-fi magazines, but I can usually tell whether equipment sounds close to right which includes qualities like tonal accuracy and balance, sound stage, and depth. In the 1980's my hi-fi equipment was worth over $15,000.00 and included some of the cult names of the time. Currently I have the best sound ever. It comes close to sounding like real music, and is the least expensive system I have had since my early 20's. Total value under $3,000.My wife and I are empty-nesters and decided to move from an estate sized home we had custom built in 1988 to a condo. Part of the old home design included a family room optimized for home theater and hi-fi sound. My hi-fi equipment ranging from expensive to reasonable, plus various large screen and hi-definition televisions all performed great in the room which also served as a gathering place for my son and his friends during his adolescent and teenage years.We have now moved to a condo and experienced major lifestyle change. Our new home is open, bright and airy. Every room opens off a large living area which includes a living room and dining room with vauted ceilings throughout. There is also a den, and sunroom which open from this area with double wide doors. Things look beautiful, but all of the long walls i had grown accustomed to for 19 years were not there. No built-in bookcases for books, CD's and DVD's. No long walls for entertainment equipment. No back wall for surround sound. The solution for hi-fi was easy as our sun-room became the reading and listening room with excellent results. However, no room there for our plasma HDTV. In fact there was only one logical spot in the whole place for a large screen TV which was in one corner of the living room. We had a custom built cabinet for the TV built and it extends from just beyond the door facing leading into the sun room to a set of double wide windows on the opposite side. There is no spot for speakers outside of the cabinet.The first week in the new condo my wife and I both noticed that we had to crank the internal speakers from the plasma TV way up to have decent volume. This was probably the first time I had listened to TV speakers in decades. They have improved, but they sure weren't good. Over the next 3-4 months I examined numerous possibilities for hi-fi sound with the home theatre, but almost everything had drawbacks whether esthetically or sonically.After reading a review of the Yamaha Sound Projector, I went to a local Best Buy that included a Magnolia home theater section to listen to the large Yamaha Sound Projector. I was impressed by the sound and the dynamics. It was clean and the various surround modes were impressive. I asked to hear the unit in stereo-only mode and the help at Best Buy really didn't want to help. After I explained that my new home had almost no walls for sound reflection, the sales person was sure that the Yamaha wound not work as it needed walls to reflect from. He wanted to come to the house and give me an estimate for a custom in wall system. I told him there would be no walls to mount his in-wall system into and that all of the rooms had vauted ceilings that would make the installation even harder. All I wanted was decent sound from my plasma TV. I would be satisfied with decent mono or stereo and didn't require 5, 6, or 7 channels like I had at my old home. Bottom line, I decided not to do business with Best Buy. This is not the first time that I have been ready to spend money at a Best Buy, but the sales help knew what was best for me and didn't want to sell me what I wanted. Three years ago they even missed out on a laptop PC sale because I wasn't going to pay them $65 to set the unit up for me. I explained that I worked with computers for over 30 years and had been a senior systems analyst for the last 19 and was perfectly capable of setting up my own computer. He said Best Buy didn't want to sell home computers unless they set it up and that did I know that I could get over 3000 viruses by just plugging the unit into the AC in the wall. I did not have the time or patience to try to explain things to this young man and drove down the street and purchased the same unit, same price from Circuit City who also gave me 24 month interest free financing. Does Best Buy train these people this way or do they dream this stuff up on their own. And yes I worry about security as I have seen various computer threats bring down whole corporations. Enough of my rant about Best Buy.I returned home and reviewed additional articles and tests on various iterations of the Yamaha Sound Projector. I decided to order the model YSP-800 with the associated sub-woofer through Amazon and J&R; Music World. J&R; shipped my order free and it arrived within about 4 days. I initially unpacked only the speaker, made the connections and began the setup process. The Yamaha setup process is very good and when complete the speaker is ready to use. The unit was mounted inside the new corner cabinet flush with the doors and directly below the screen of the plasma TV.My first impression was that decent sound had returned to my home theater. My wife and I put some favorite DVD's on, watched and listened and were favorably impressed. I used some of the manual setup features at this point to change the unit from it's default of three-channel beamed sound to basic two-channel stereo. I also entered information concerning the shape and dimensions of the room. This was not a side by side A/B test, but we both felt the sound was more solid and defined and would definitely play loud enough on any of our source material without strain. With only a few minor changes, this setup has remained for the last 90 days.One thing most reviewers had warned about was the lack of bass since the YSP-800 comes with two smallish 5-inch woofers. My initial impression was that the bass was accurate and smooth down to it's cutoff point. I never heard any stress while playing movies with loud, deep bass content. No, it did not have the impact of my regular system including the sub-woofer, but it did what I expected. I added the subwoofer about one week after the initial install of the YSP-800 and adjusted the crossover and output for balance with the main system. The Yamaha sub-woofer is not a sub-woofer in the truest sense. It is however a well made good, clean woofer and gives good response somewhere into the upper parts of the lowest octave. It also fits easily into our decor and integrates perfectly with the sound projector.Overall, this was an excellent investment. I have good, hi-fidelity sound while viewing television which was my goal. Both units are well-made and since the main unit is hidden behind doors with the plasma TV when not in use and the subwoofer is unobtrusive against a wall (recommended placement) behind a queen anne chair, they get high ratings on the spousal approval meter.My only complaint was the fact that I have multi-device remotes included with every piece of equipment in the house. They all brag about how they can control up to 5 or 7 components. They all include codes for all sorts of Yamaha (and other) equipment. Yet, I could not get a sinle one to work with the Yamaha Digital Sound Projector. I contacted Panasonic (plasma TV & DVD), Scientific Atlanta (Hi-Def Cable/DVR) and neither could find a Yamaha code to work with the new speaker. I then contacted Yamaha and had a nice conversation with a congenial young man who told me that he had the same problem with almost identical equipment and Yamaha did not have any codes to work on any of my existing remotes. He did tell me he was using one of the Logitech Harmony remotes and that solved all of his problems. I really didn't want to spend an additional $120 for a new remote but broke down and purchased the least expensive model that included DVR functions. As the young man from Yamaha promised, the Logitech did control everything. There were also other advantages to the Logitech remote such as turning on or shutting off all components with a single button and setting up activities such as watch DVR where the remote controls picture and input via the TV, cable channel and DVR functions from the Scientific Atlanta unit, and last but not least, sound from the Yamaha Digital Sound Projector.Recommended.
Emerson evc1595 multisystem video converter My relatives boughtbylast14th to17 april 2003. i you send me in india as 25 february 2004.so Emerson evc1595 multisystem video converter is fail.soi want to replayes Or Repare to My Emerson evc1595 multisystem video converter.i have Emerson evc1595 multisystem video converter in india.so palese you above this meter. this Product is in india in gujart.
The Belkin PureAV coaxial cables seem to be very well made, they're easy to attach to a wall cable outlet or into a cable box or to the back of a television set.They did not help my picture quality at all though.I was hoping for a better picture and was worth shot but no dice for me.
I Purchased 3 of these speedlights to go with my other SB600. Their primary use is to be setup with two each on a special bracket and bounce the flash using umbrellas. I shoot product pics for my company and needed soft, frontal lighting (using SB800's in small soft boxes for side and bounced, from a reflector, back lighting). These SB600's perform just like I had hoped, eliminating shadows that I did not want. Work great using the Nikon creative lighting system.
I like this camera a lot until I lost it. The only problem that I had was the battery. I bought a battery and a charger from China and problem solve.The pictures were pretty good for and amateur like me, I learned a lot with it.
I got this stereo 2 weeks ago and this stereo sounds absolutely amazing with anything from Dave Matthews Band, to Nirvana, to Busta Rhymes, and anything in between. There is great depth to the sound and really nice bass. Physically the stereo is a piece of art, and the size fits well in my tiny room. I also use it as a stereo system for when I watch DVDs and play XBOX games. Oh, and don't forget about the remote, which works, but you can't use it without looking at it because the placement and the shape of all of the buttons are the same, but it's fine.
Well these were a complete waste of money, but you get what you pay for. I thought I was getting a good deal on some HDMI cables that where priced under $3 bucks, guess what? There junk!!! They display video but no return sound feed, and yes I did check to make sure HDMI sound was turned on in my tv and box, that was not the problem. I even double checked by taking a high end HDMI cable from another tv in the house and hooking up the tv and box in the other room that I bought these cheap cables for and it worked with the high end cable I had sound and crisp video. So I can only conclude that the cables this seller is selling are JUNK!!! Now im going to do what I should have done in the first place and spend a little more money on some high end cables.
[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.
On the plus side... this DVD player moves from disk to disk quickly and quietly, and the video is nice and clean when playing correctly. Sound is good. A rented movie played nicely.Now for the negatives... I'm on my second C601, since the first was DOA. It's a bit inconvenient to have to use the remote for most playing functions (what if it gets lost?). The major problem I have, however, is that this player SKIPS on a newer DVD that shouldn't have a problem. I had an RCA DVD player that I was very happy with until the laser broke, and several times a week played my yoga DVD to workout at home with no problem WHATSOEVER. I've tried twice to play my yoga DVD on this Samsung, and have had a horrendous time with it. This morning I had to rewind and speed play through skips close to 30 times in a 45 minute regime. When it's not skipping there is often interference. Needless to say it wasn't a pleasant yoga session. I'm putting it back in the box and sending it back this afternoon. Since there are negligible marks on my yoga DVD, there is no reason why I should be having this problem.
Don't over pay. Chet will tell you the budget hdmi work every bit as well as the big buck cables
Corsair!! just the name brings quality to our minds!! in that new usb 3.0 era the old but still useful 2.0 usb have new and reasonable pricesthat can help a lot at the time to decide a buy.That usb 16 Gb data traveller is fast, reliable and very very useful as container or turbo boost for windows 7.Get it if you can... that Corsair quality means that you will have a durable usb drive that can be with you long time.
I bought this drive hoping for a good hard drive backup device. I was not disappointed. Installation was easy and straightforward. The included software from Iomega made scheduled backups easy. My only complaint concerns the Norton Ghost software. Although the software does exactly what it's supposed to do, it could have benefited from better documentation. I am quite pleased with the drive itself.
I tried probably seven different headphones before finding these. I was looking for headphones that had good sound, were comfortable, and traveled well. I started out with the ear buds and then the noise isolation ones and then a couple behind the head headphones. For various reasons none of them worked well for me to use. They ranged in price from $20 to $80 dollars. Finally, after seeing these rated well, I gave them a chance and was very pleasantly surprised about the comfort and quality. They sound great and fit very well on my head. It has a cool little bungie like cord that prevents the wire from pulling at the headphones. And best of all: THE PRICE! Even if they only lasted a couple of months they would be worth it. So far they have lasted about six months and have been great. I love these headphones!
The first one I got &quot;didn't communicate properly with the battery&quot;. I exchanged it. The second one wouldn't focus in the macro mode. Exchanged it. The third one has lines running through the LCD and still doesn't want to focus in macro mode. I have considered switching to another make/model, but I will not give up on the G1 yet! I love this camera, eventually I will get one that works properly.
I bought the lens after owning few prime lenses. I needed a lens that will give me a wide angle and also good close up zooms. I met a photographer at a concert who was taking pictures at the show of the artist and fans. I asked about the lens, and he told me about this lens. Everything he mentioned was true, the ONLY reason I dont give it 5 stars is because it is a bit just a bit bad with really low light. But really how often are you in realllly low lighht enviorments. However the other was the weight of the lens, a bit heavy but in the end makes me feel like I have a professional lens and not a tiny toy. Fast focusing, and not very quiet. The lens comes with a lens HOOD, which I was happy to see in the box. Hope I helped, and yes I would realllly recommend this lens, to someone who likes photography, someone who loves to shoot outside in the sun at the beach at a park, concerts sports and good with video as well. Note*this is a Di-II Lens, which means that it is best fitted onto a cropped sensor camera. Like a t2i,t3i,7D,t4i etc. It wll mount on a Full Frame camera however you will see a vignette arouund the viewfinder and images.Highly Recommend this product.
I've owned this camera for about 3 1/2 years and it is now malfunctioning. The LCD shows a horizontal purple bar across the middle and the screen flickers. Moreover, my photos come out with thin red, blue, and green lines which ruined my Christmas pictures. I'm not heavy user of the camera. It was never dropped (I took care of it like it was made of glass). It was never kept in humid conditions. And no, it's not part of the CCD image issue. I will say that I did find Sony support helpful.When the camera was working, it drained batteries quickly (even the special digital AA ones). I thought the shutter speed was a tad slow which caused me to miss quite a few shots. When I did capture the shot, I was pleased with quality of the photo.I'm in the market for a new camera and I will look at Canon or Olympus.A word of caution on store warranties: I bought an extended 3 year warranty through the big name electronics store I purchased it at. Be aware about the warranty if you decide to purchase one! It was 3 years from the shortest of Sony's labor warranty (3 months) or parts warranty (1 year). The salesrep neglected mention that important piece of information, so I had 3 year 3 month coverage; not 4 year coverage as I would led to believe.
Works great show look perfect on them as well as the sound. Can reuse them over and over again without any issues. Highly recommend.
I was traveling to India for my wedding and I needed an plug adapter for me to use all my devises. I had purchased 2 of these and I was very happy to use all my electronics out of country.
Why Do People Buy iPods??? When there's a product as great as this.... it's not quite as compact as an iPod, but the screen is better.... the firmware is upgradable, more options are available, the sound is better, a line in allows direct recording to MP3, etc... the list just goes on and on... Testing using the BOSE QuietComfort 2 headphones using the same ripped music, it sounded richer on the iRiver than the iPod.
This case is a great value overall.PROS: Lots of internal space, was easy to mount motherboard, smooth edges,spaces to mount two 120MM fans, lots of drive bays, tool less hard drive and pci card installation, nice case design, clean smooth styling,no cumbersome door over drive bays to get in the way.CONS: internal hard bays are sideway in case, difficult to install ide type hard drive with sata adaptor, blue and green LED lights on the front of the case are almost too bright especially in a darker roomFor the price a very good deal and I would recommend this case
Despite what another reviewer says, I have experienced no trouble with either playback quality or range and angle of remote control. DVDs need to be kept clean, or data loss will cause image quality degradation.This pretty much plays everything you'd expect a DVD player to: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, VCD, DVD, etc. It has a 1 year parts and labor warranty, which Samsung extends by 3 months if you register promptly. Considering that it is sometimes sold for [a large amount of money], I consider it an excellent value.
Very happy with product! In reading the reviews ahead of time, I was somewhat leary! I had no broken cases, which I had read that some people did! If I need more in the future, I will definitely order from this company again. Thank You!!
Product works well. I can just plug it in and not have to use the computer ports just a regular outlet. My ipod wouldn't charge completely unless I was using my computer. My computer goes into a sleep mode and with this adapter I never have to worry about incomplete charges. Came in handy during my vacation trip when i didn't have computer access.
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.
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!
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.
This is my second piurchase of a VX Revolution for notebook. I also have the larger version of this product for my desktop.Tne VX Revolution worked so well for me that I replaced my wifes microsoft cordless laser mouse with this current purchase. The microsoft mouse on my wifes desktop kept acting eratically whenever I would type or mouse on my desktop (both computers are in the same room). Needless to say she complained whenever I typed or moused, so microsoft had to get the boot.VX Revolution's are excellent. Inserting the USB adapter into the mouse for stoprage shuts off popwer to the mouse as does long period of non movement. Batteries (last 2-3 months. Pointing, etc., are all standard for a good mouse. Laser works well and is acurate. I do not use any of the other buttons besides left/right click and wheel, but those do not get in my way. Requires no software installation for XP and Vista. Got the best price and delivery at Amazon.
Long battery life and nice Sony bag.I've only recharge battery 2x since I've started using it in my outings w/ my niece last Christmas.The Sony bag is big for my Sony DCR-SR47 videocam but I still like it because I'm able to keep my camera and wallet inside. There are enough pockets to keep litte things like tickets or receipts, and I didn't have to bring my purse w/ me.
good product, works just fineGriffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Dark Gray)
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.
Works great for a USB switch for my desktop and my work laptop. My keyboard has USB connections that I hook my mouse into. Then, I use the switch for the keyboard cable and walla......Both Keyboard and mouse switch between two computers.
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 have had this computer for approx. one month. It can completely replace a desktop. At 2.8 GHz the processor smokes and the wireless connection is great. I was able to easily connect with a linksys router. It will work with a 802.11b router but comes equipped with an integrated 802.11g wireless LAN. It comes with a DVD multi and I have successfully copied several DVD's for my personal backup. It has 512 MB DDR SDRAM which I specifically looked for. It is expandable to over 2GB RAM. It comes with a 60 gig HD.This computer runs very cool. Most of the laptops I have experience with run pretty hot. The 15.4 in. screen is beautiful. The full size keyboard is comfortable and the computer overall feels light considering the screen size. The speakers aren't that bad, and actually put out pretty good sound as opposed to the usual tinny sounding speakers.I compared price to options, etc, and found this to be an excellent deal for the money.The only dissapointment is battery life, which seems to be about 1 percent loss per minute no matter what I might be doing on the computer, streaming (audio/video), or just surfing the internet. It is supposed to have about a two and a half hour battery life and that is not the case with mine. I considered dropping my rating to 4 stars because of the battery, but I am so pleased with overall performance that I stayed with 5 stars.I searched and compared, high and low, came up with this and am extremely pleased overall.
We use this as part of our home theater in a smaller room. It has been a great product. Friends with much higher end systems have been surprised when they found out this was a "Home Theater in a Box" system. I wanted something relatively inexpensive, but with great sound. For our environment, this has been awesome.
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 bought this product about a month ago. so far so good. I use that hard drive almost everyday,several hours a day, download music, movie clip, and so on. It has been mentioned several times on this board that this thing sometimes overheat, noisy. I don't feel mine has overheat problem at all. About the noisy, I do feel a bit more than I expected, but it could be just normal.I am glad to have this one, will think about buying another one in the near future, as I just realize 80G is a little bit short. I will update my review a few months later. Good luck to all.
it is weak in the night......... you must buy another photoflash...........
My new SONY KDL-323000 TV has several problems.1. Closed Captions work only with regular connection. When I connect my TV to a cable box or DVD player using HDMI or Component inputs, Closed Captions disappear. Turning it On and Off is not helping. Technical support blames my cable box, but why in this case can I see CC from the same box using the coaxial input?BTW, when I submitted technical support request online, I never got any response at all.2. Standby light is always Off. Supposed to be On.3. When I connect my laptop to the TV according to the manual I can see picture, but sound is missing. I tried different audio cables, but it did not help. Technical support could not tell me exactly what kind of audio cable to use.Too many problems for $1000 TV. I am really disappointed.
If you are looking for a CD Walkman that will NOT skip, sounds GREAT with the standard headphones, and is very light and slim, then THIS IS IT!! I have purchased many CD Walkmen in the past and I was totally amazed the first time I used this. What struck me immediately was the AMAZING sound from the headphones that came with the package. A lot of folks buy separate headphones for their walkmen, but their is NO need here. As a matter of fact, if my headphones ever go bad, or wear out, I plan on getting the same headphones that came in the package!There is also a double bass boost with this unit and I got PLENTY of bass with no bass boost at all or just a single bass boost. And the best part is there is NO distortion if you go to double bass. I listened to the typically bassy Pink Floyd my first time out with this unit and I thought I got the bargain of a lifetime with this Walkman...I would have gladly paid more for this. The one thing that I "thought" I was disappointed in is that there is no pause button, but it doesn't matter because if you turn your unit off and on, it will start off where you left off on your CD when you turned it off. Also, no AM/FM radio, but I have no interest in radio on my walkmen. I enjoy my CD's too much.BUY IT..you will not be disappointed and you can thank me later!
Its small size is great. The best feature is its easy USB connection to the computer.
Recommended. Easy to setup, 3 minutes. NOT HOT, slightly warm to the touch. Works perfectly with Bellsouth DSL. Range is limited to 50 feet or so for a very good signal. Neighbors do not see my network anymore. Update: July2011, Works great, Highly recommended, does not get hot.
At first I was very happy with this cable. I hooked up our Blu-player and it worked great and all seemed fine. But within the first 3 months we began to have problems. Sometimes it would work fine and then sometimes it would act like there was no Blu-ray player hooked up. Then after a few more months, it wouldn't work ever. The Blu-ray player is working fine as it will work with our other HDMI cables. The price might be good but not if you will have to buy a new one every few months.
Doesn't have a locking device to stay plugged into the speaks/xlr inputs which is kinda odd but they don't fall out easily (pretty snug fit).The cable works though! pretty good protection of rubber on the outside of the wires as well. Love it.
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.
had to get a tech guru to set it up..otherwise very good device once up and going
The Sennheiser RS 140 are fabulous. I wear hearing aids and no matter how loud I turn up the tv, I still can't understand the conversation. With the wireless Sennheiser, I don't have to wear my hearing aids and the sound and tone is spectacular. Other people viewing tv can have the tv sound lower, while you blast away. I also, can turn the tv to mute and still hear out of the headphones. I have the 130 and the 140. One for my bedroom and family room. These are a must. Several of my friends were amazed by mine, so they bought them to. It's a five star product. Don't go anything else. I tried RCA and others. I can also, go out side the slider in the backyard and still hear the tv.
great quality, even better than the original one with my PS3,unbeatable price, arrived fast, much better than the other one for which I paid $6!
works pretty well and the price was great. Don't know if it's the cable or my internet service but lately can't get HD quality on streamed video.
Any single LNB dish cannot receive both local and national channels (two satellite signals) simultaneously; thus, requiring dish realignment when switching between (local and national) feeds. As a Dish network suscriber, I can only use the 300 Series satellites with this dish. The Dish Network 500 and above Series satellites have skew positions and require dual LNB's, but receive both local and national broadcasts as one LNB is local and the other is national. Purportedly, Direct TV has an addendum package where local channels and national channels combine into one feed, according to a Winegard mobile representative; thus, the advertisement on Amazon is accurate once qualified by lisitng all exceptions and nuances. Out of six attempts to speak to a Winegard representative only one attempt succeded. I resorted to email correspondence with that company. If you do not mind physically changing the dish position every time you want to watch the local news channels on ABC, NBC, and CBS, and then switching the dish back to National programs then enjoy realignment efforts. If you desire cable type TV selectivity, then get a Dish Network or DirectTV Network satellite dish. I am uncertain as to why Winegard does not simply add the second LNB feed and a rotating skew bracket on the back mounting and resolve this problem.
It's a very fast memory stick, made by trustable people. Sandisk is excellent.
I know people were having some problems with this item and this seller but i have to say this was a smooth transaction for me, this keyboard fits perfect for a Acer aspire 1410, good quality, actually better than the one that came with this laptop.
This little item does exactly what I wanted and needed! I linked it up to my Blackberry Tour. The Blackberry has a 4GB memory card containing both music and lectures I need to listen to. Now I seamlessly play them over the car speakers by tuning my car radio to the Satechi device. Its excellent! No retrofit of the car radio required!Position of the microphone pickup is essential for decent speakerphone use.Overall, I'm quite pleased.
Note that there is no functional difference between M1000 and M1001. Also, both devices are equipped with 802.11b which is perfectly adequate, so not having 802.11g is probably irrelevant. The following are some observations:Pros:1. Intuitive UI design for browsing.2. Attractive industrial design.3. Able to play internet radio without the computer on.4. Natively supported by Media Player 11. No additional software needs to be installed.5. Good sound quality. Optical port is a plus.6. Painless firmware upgrade. It is done directly over the network. No need to disconnect or reconnect anything.7. Reasonably priced.Cons:1. Does not support double byte languages.2. Could have given better diagnostic messages when media server is not found.3. LED of the optical port is always on, even in standby mode. I wonder if it will wear out.4. Standby mode still draw 3 watts of power. Most of my other gadgets draw only 1 watt of power at standby.You need some knowledge of wireless network setup and firewalls to get this device working.Yeah, it is still a 5 stars product. Despite imperfections, it is still more fun than chore. That is a lot more than I can say about a lot of other hi-tech toys I own.
i bought this in place of a USB keyi always have my ipod at school and i have been needing someplace to store my documentsthis is good because i now have 20gb of free space, more than any of my friendsthe whole cable was too much of a hastle and this makes things so much easierand the usb2.0 is as fast as the regular cablegood product, hasnt failed me yet
This is definitely a low end product. It is not that much different from the standard issued headphones that comes with your IPOD. Don't waste your money.
I ordered on friday 12 2005, shipping on Sunday 14 and delivery on Wednesday 17 with FREE Super Saver Shipping.
Used these points to get the Hearthfire expansion for Skyrim. What an investment this has been. Love the new system for building a house and adopting kids. Lots of fun!
I thought I'd get some crappy little device that probably wouldn't work for the price (total of $13, including shipping) but it works and works great!Suggestion: Download the driver from logitech.com under the download section
Have had 3 shower radios before this one. This one is superior, by far. Great Sound. Radio really easy to hang or stand in shower or bath. I haven't taken the time yet to figure out how to use the other features such as weather. But, if you want news or music from the radio in the shower, i cleanly recommend.If listening to something and it's time to get out of shower, it can be made loud enough to hear far away. Also has timer shut off.
I have had one of these Shooters for years, and I use it all of the time - for cheese, onions, carrots, nuts, and more. I bought two this year for my daughter and my daughter-in-law. They use it as much as I do.
I think the design is probably the best feature of this mouse. It is very comfortable and has no sharp edges yet it still is able to fit into the contours of my hand. I used to have the iFeel mouseman and although that was really comfortable, its sharp edge along the thumb mound was irritating at times. I also love the two thumb buttons (which my iFeel did not have)My only grouse about this mouse is that occasionally it misreads my movements and twitches up. I have a feeling that it is because i am using a Logitech Wingman 3M pad which the optical sensor may not like.(Edit added after several months of usage). I still think this is a SUPER mighty mouse. I even bought one more. Having used it for a while, I would reccomend pple NOT to install the mouseware and to stick with the default drivers on the OS (u can install the logitech drivers from the website if you want but NOT Mouseware, it delays your scroll by a fraction of a second and is very irritating) Also this mouse works best when on a flat surface; you do not need a pad at all. I find if you put a piece of paper on the table, its response is fantastic.
Infinity has an excellent reputation, but I was a somewhat nervous given a few of the negative reviews. Even the negative reviews usually tempered their criticism by exclaimint how clear and precise the mid range and highs were. The bass seemed to receive the most criticism. I can tell you from my standpoint that I agree that these speakers have excellent mids and highs, but I was also relieved that these speakers had excellent bass response, as well.At the very reasonable price these speakers are being offered, I give them 5 stars. To get better speakers you would likely have to spend significantly more money. The sound is very crisp and the bass is more than adequate... unless you're looking for your woofers to shake the windows of nearby vehicles.Finally, I wanted to mention that the installation kit comes with numerous self tapping screws and clips as well as a metal installation bracket and a plastic installation bracket. The kit even includes self-sticking foam that you can place around the bracket in order to reduce potential vibration. Everything fit very well in my Saturn SC.I would definitely recommend these speakers, especially to replace a no-name factory 6.5 inch front door speaker.
Summary: Emulating a good laptop w/ selectable backlighting and a touchpad would function better. It's very cool looking though.Details+ Form Factor+ Charging Dock+ Innovative Scroll Wheel functionality that would be a great gesture on a normal square touchpad...- Location of pointer touch pad. They have lots of room where your thumbs rest and should have used it instead of totally separate and over to the right.- Backlighting only applies to the function keys, and only for while the "Fn" key is pressed. It should at least apply to the "Home" index finger keys and maybe home/end, up/dn, rt/left, ins/del, and enter.- backspace needs backlighting- customer support doesn't have an 800 number and they didn't even seem to own the number because it's not the number in the documentation.- Customer support took my number and then put me on hold, but never called back w/ the answers to my questions. I think I'm going to return this!- scroll wheel functionality doesn't always work. A slider like they have for the volume would work better or a standard touch-pad- Price, if it was perfect, I wouldn't care about the price, but the other factors detract too much3 stars starting + 3 featurs - 3 imperfections = 1 Star
I bought this flash for my daughter's Nikon D-60, and she loves it. Easy to use, excellent product, best price in the market. Local electronic stores sell this flash for $50 or $80 more, plus tax. If I buy another Nikon camera, and will buy another SB600 flash.
I now have two terastations sitting on the shelf collecting dust.I bought the terastation live 2tb because of the attractive price. I placed the NAS on a 1 gigabit network with a few macs for clients. I reviewed the manuals and the admin interface and optimized for the mac environment as instructed. The resulting, optimized, file transfer speeds were so slow as to be unworkable for anything other than late night backups.After a few days I purchased a readynas (also through amazon) and have found this to be a *much* faster system.Definitely consider this issue before you buy.
I did hesitate to buy this drum first because of the price is too good to be true. However, it works fine in my Brother HL-2040 after I replaced my old drum which generate a lot of noisy stripes and spots while printing, just like a new printer.
Like other reviewers, I couldn't get through this book-- and as someone who did her time as an English graduate student, I have the stamina for wading through less than thrilling work. But why do it if you don't have to, especially if you're expecting something compelling? The Secret History had a much tighter plot that moved along nicely, all the while creating a real sense of menace and melancholy. It was also fun to read. Reading this, I kept on waiting for all the dense descriptive passages and hints of violence to amount to something-- reveal a secret, or build to a conclusion. It didn't. I don't think this marks me a simple-minded reader. But I do think it indicates a real problem with this novel.
This stand is really portable, and it works with iPad and Kindle Fire. Really easy to use and the iPad will not wobble when placed on the stand. Great product!
This is a great little camera. The shots are easy to take and view. Great price. Thank you.
We bought this for my 89 year old father who lives with us. We couldn't stand to listen to another 40 year old game show rerun on a daily basis. This brought peace and quiet back to our home!
Today is 11/9/08, I ordered the Shure E2Mc-n earphones on 10/8/08 & Amazon is asking me to give review for a product that I've had for less than a month (after waiting for a week for shipping to happen).I have a Sansa View MP3 & video player. I wanted something different from the IPOD since both of my kids have them and I'm not too thrilled about what you get for what you pay with the IPOD. I got 8 gigs for a little over $150.Right away I knew I'd need different earphones both the IPOD & the View have earphones the rest on your ears (over the opening) and the slightest move caused them to not be there. Also any ambient noise almost canceled out what I was listening to. Mowing the law was a waste of battery power as I couldn't hear anything but the lawn mower.Well, the Shure E2c-n allows me to hear the music I'm listening to, although the mower is still very audible. I don't expect to not hear any outside noise as that would be very unsafe while doing something like mowing the lawn anyway. And remember, true noise canceling headphones "inject" white noise (static) into the background to block outside noise from being heard which means in a quiet environment you hear a hissing sound between songs.I've only tried one of the many sizes of custom fitting rubber & foam pieces that came with them to help them be the perfect fit for comfort and blocking the outside noise. The one that came already attached works pretty good for me, although I should try some of the others. Many of the reviews I read before choosing these say that finding the perfect fit greatly improves performance, so I may be even more happy with my choice.The main thing that is impressive is how "sturdy" they appear to be built. The wires are at least twice the gauge of the stock earphones for both units. One of my daughters IPOD earphones quit working on pretty short order as she stuffed it into her backpack daily and I'm sure the wires just gave out. The Gel replacements we got for her have lasted 10 times as long, but I still don't like the fit of them.One thing to mention, I have worked in a loud production environment for most of my life & hearing protection was a requirement so I'm quite used to having earplugs stuffed into my ears. I guess what I'm trying to say is that these might not be for everyone because you do have to wear them down inside your ear canal for them to work.Oh yeah the sound......... It's OK for for me. I'm a musician and I'm pretty picky about how it sounds. The high end is really good but the bass just seems to lack. But come on, how could you get booming lows with a tiny speaker anyway?? I don't expect chest rattling bass vibes. There are some earphones on the market that advertise big bass, but I'm really skeptical that they alter the music too much to simulate big bass. With the E2c-m the overall tone is good and that all that matters.So far, so good............
First of all, When I received this tripod, it was a lot more sturdy than I had expected for a $15 piece of equipment. (This is the only tripod I have ever bought and I cannot make comparisons.)It stands firm and the &quot;head&quot; is well designed, allowing you to move the camera is several directions. There is a quick-release feature that allows you to take the camera off with a part of the head still connected to it. This &quot;piece&quot; that comes off comes in duplicate with this tripod, so once you &quot;quick-release&quot; a camera, you don't need to take off this piece to hook up another camera. That was convenient for using this tripod for my still camera and video camera.The things I DIDN'T like include not being able to adjust the hieght easily between the three different levels the legs allow you to extend. It would have also been nicer if it were able to collapse to a smaller length, because as it is it will not fit into any camera bag.
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.
I had a 16GB just like this 32GB. I'm not gentle handling flash disks. Throw it around, keep it in my pocket with keys and change. The vinyl (rubber?) case protects it MUCH better than any plastic one I've owned. And the cover always stays in place. No more cheap Kingston or San Disk ones for me again.
I've had mine for two years now and it is an outstanding case. The humidification sponge in the case leaves a lot to be desired. I have sacrificed one of the cigar slots and put aDrymistat Humidifier Tubein its place and it keeps my cigars perfectly for months between refills. I carry my with me everywhere.
I purchased this mouse two years ago and, now, inexplicably, it just won't "turn on" (there's no power button). Fresh batteries, resynching - all achieve the same result. And MS has zero assistance available on the matter. You're buying a paperweight if, like me, you're dumb enough to purchase this piece of garbage.
This case was exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for a slim, yet protective case to carry with me on a vacation to Italy. It fits my Nikon D-40 like a glove and protects it from minor bumps and bangs. It was slim enough to fit into my messenger bag but also perfect for carrying my camera over my shoulder without getting bumped. (The strap goes outside of the case.) My favorite part is that it connects to the camera so you can take photos without having to hold on to the case. You can either tether it in on the bottom through the tripod screw (my preference) or attach a rubber loop around the lens.
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.
We thought this camera was going to be great as it is one of the most recently introduced HD video cameras. Unfortunately, Sony and Apple don't seem to be working together yet, and as we use Apple computers and editing software, this camera was of no use to us. To Amazon's credit, they took the camera back and covered the shipping costs in both directions because of this. We hope Sony and Apple get it together soon!
I have been lookin for some cable clips that the nails would not bend while tryin to pound them into concrete walls. came upon these and decided to order them. they were very cheap but looked like the real deal from the pic......got them and i tested them on the closest wall to me. yeaahh boy just what i was lookin for. great clips they fit the RG6 cable snug. try them, you wont regret it
I got these for my birthday, they came in this little package, it was a little hard to get them out but it was manageable. They came with an extender cord (Another reviewer posted the measurements) and a case that zipped up and had 2 separate pockets for the headphones on one side, and one pocket on the other side for the cord(s). I thought that was pretty awesome.They were hard to get used to at first but when you do they're pretty comfortable and you can leave them on for about an hour or 2 before getting irritable. The sound quality was better than my other ear buds and headphones (They were all cheaper with exception of the headphones that were of the same cost. Those 50$ really colorful skull candy headphones.) and sounded great (listening with my 1st gen 1 gb ipod).So yeah, awesome present.
I don't write many reviews, and I know this is model isn't being manufactured anymore, but if you're thinking of buying one second hand or something, don't hesitate. It's the best mp3 player I've ever had. I've dropped it about a hundred times (no exaggeration) and it still works perfectly. For this reason alone, I implore you -GET ONE!Other than that, it's simply great. Stores about 1100 / 1200 songs depending on bit rate etc... doesn't nearly fit all of my music... but certainly does the job. Have never experienced any problems with software jams and I'm using Windows XP. Seamless integration. Perfect. This one is actually worth the retail price. Probably more.Have a good one!
I got these for about 22cents apiece. Have been good so far. A while back I had about 4 or 5 out of 100 that had obvious imperfections that had to be discarded. But just that once. Service and delivery were fine.I actually wanted to make this 5 stars but I couldnt select 5.
This pack has enough room for laptop, books (with divider), cell phone, iPod, PDA, purse, water bottle, and glasses case (and more). The front is also made so that you can roll up a small blanket or coat and it can hang out the sides (great for hiking or camping if you bring a blanket with you). (...)
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 :-)
I don't know why the attribute of sound quality came up on this review, as this is only an arm band made to hold the iRiver. This item does exactly what it is supposed to and is comfortable.
I found so many different sites that all had reviews that pointed to this lens - and they were all totally correct.To sum it up this lens is amazing.Build quality is pretty good. Pictures come out very sharp. It focuses really fast probably since its so compact and light.And on top of all this its price less is than $150!!! I think its the cheapest lens that Nikon makes.I am so glad I brought it.
Works great, has been protecting my 63" tv and 7 channel surround system just great... no problems, plenty of spaces left to hook up extra equipment.
Couldn't get this card to work in my Nikon Coolpix 880.Don't now if it's a fluke with just the one card I got, a general problem with this card, or a problem with the CP880.In any case, I returned my card.BTW: A Viking 128MB card I bought a year ago works perfect.
Un excelente tripode, con todas las cualidades y caracter&iacute;sticas necesarias para cualquier fotografo, (amateur o prof ).En este punto es una cuesti&oacute;n de valorar el peso. Entre este modelo y el 55. Para mi la opci&oacute;n del 190Xpro fue la mejor.No se compliquen ni le den mas vueltas al tema.. es una buena compra..
PRINTER:I've had this printer for about 2 months now. We use it constantly for printing out projects for home school. The print cartridge life was very impressive. We just finished going through the first high yield black cartridge. I was amazed how long it lasted compared to our Epson; that drank ink!The only draw back is there aren't any generic print cartridges yet, so we are forced to pay the full price for now, that will change over time.SCANNER:I have scanned about 80 images and the scanner works wonderfully as a plugin to photoshop. Easy to understand software. The colors looked great to me. Reproduction was true to life. I used the photos to create a movie photo montage and it turned out beautiful.Overall I am very happy with this printer. Great value!
This machine appears to be a good deal, but it is not. When I got mine, the remote did not work. It was a hassle to contact the manufacturer for a new one--I had to send the defective one to the manufacturer, at my own expense, in order to get a replacement.After having a defective remote, the unit itself stopped working within eight months of very light use. I was halfway through a DVD when the player just flipped out. It would not read the disc, the picture rolled, the color switched back and forth between color and B&amp;W, and the words &quot;Bad Disc&quot; appeared on the screen. The disc was brand spanking new, and after playing it in two other DVD players since this fiasco, I know it is not defective whatsoever. I am lucky this junkie Cyber Home DVD player did not ruin it!It may have nice features and may be compact and cheap, but this unit is a lemon. Do yourself a favor and buy a better product--one that will actually last!
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.
I've been searching for awhile for and iPod docking station to use at my outdoor wedding. I've read a lot of reviews and listened to many different speakers at several stores. I was going to buy the Logitech Pure-Fi Express speakers when I stumbled across these speakers for half the price. So far I'm happy with the sound quality and volume. They're not tinny sounding like some of the other cheaper speakers. There's a little bit of bass there, but not too much. It's nice to have the remote because someone will have to operate it at the ceremony. Plus it comes with a protective case and can run on batteries! These are the perfect, low cost speakers.
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.
I'm surprised that Sony is the maker of this product.They have always had high-quality products in my experience.The sound is very low quality, even compared to a cheappair of standard over-the-ear headphones from Phillipsor Koss.I've tried all the different adaptor/ear-piece sizes,and find it impossible to get any bass sound unlessI hold the earphones with my fingers in a very veryspecific position and remain motionless. And eventhen the bass is weak.The phones do not stay in place with any body motion, theycome off easily while jogging or moving of the head in anysignificant way. Any moisture in the ear just makes theearphones slide right out the ears, and the over-the-ear clipdoes nothing to keep them in place.And this is not from a lack of trying or lack of experienceon my part. I've checked with my friends who own otherin-the-ear-phones and they also cannot get a comfortableand secure fit or a good sound response from these phones.But since I'm past the 30 days I cannot return this item,a waste of my money.I recommend the old-fashioned headphones instead of thesein-the-ear ones.
I tripped over my headphone cord when it was plugged into the laptop. Thankfully it didn't take out the motherboard, just the headphone cord. I began looking for right-angle plugs, which are rare.I would never have paid so much (~$8) for a replacement plug if I hadn't read the other reviews. They were right -- for something so small, everything about it is well-designed.1) internal nylon piece for strain relief also has a divider to keep the soldered "right" and "left" wires from touching2) outer nickel case is in two halves with threads on the outside. You would never expect the threads to align but they do perfectly.3) rubber end piece looks way too small to put a wire through. But the rubber is flexible so it makes a tight fit, mostly to have a finished look but also to keep moisture out.4) the nickel feels pretty strongIt's as if they had a mechanical engineering contest and this was the best entry. The build quality is so good that (if I don't lose it), it'll probably be in use on my next pair of headphones.
I wanted some binoculars which were an upgrade to my Bushnell 7x35's. I use them at our water front condo. I was blown away by the clear image, and precise and smooth focusing of these Nikon 12 x 50's. I read the Consumer Reports review on binoculars and found the extremely high prices of their top rated models as absurd. Why on earth would someone feel it necessary to spend over $1,000 on a pair? I cannot imagine how the image could surpass these, and the build quality is excellent. Very solid. Note that 12 power is about the highest you can use with unsupported hands. Any higher and you will need some arm support to not get visible shaking.
I have had this exact bag for over 4 years and have never had an issue. I've taken it on planes and it's gone to college with me. A previous poster said that there isn't a ton of room if you put your laptop in there and they are right. If I don't take the laptop then I have plenty of room for my college books, folder, and accessories. Cell phone holder seems a bit out of date now so that could use an update. But overall I haven't had any tearing or fraying at all. Great bag and recommend!
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 was looking for a non traditional ear bud headphone, and while the style of these headphones fit the bill, I found them to be very uncomfortable after just a short period of time (20-30 min). The sound quality was very good but did not make up for my discomfort. I should note that although I am 5'7", I have rather small ears.
This is a wonderful bag for the photographer that wants a light weight bag that can still hold a lot of lenses or bodies. The bag slings around to the front allowing the user to easily switch out lenses without having to unload the entire bag or worry about dropping an expensive lense. Also, the bag can hold a lot of accessories. I had to Canon Rebel XT bodies and 3 lenses in just the camera compartment. The flap that opens up to the user when the bag is on your chest has the memory card holder, but it hold 8 memory cards which is huge! The top has a small pouch where you can tuck away larger objects like a water bottle or map. The all weather bag cover is built into the bag so you do not have to worry about folding it up and storing it. The bag cover also has velcro pulls that latches it onto the bag so that it stays on insuring a dry environment inside the bag. Basically this is a top notch bag that can get through anything. Yes, I have actually used the bag on a few trips and find it very user friendy and reasonable.
First of all do not get this product because you want to play video. The memory is so little and battery life so small that it barely holds anything. The music program is the worst, it slows down your computer, and is very complicated. Its not a touch screen, it clicks up down right left, notice how they maneged to forget to put that. It is smaller than it seems and the screen is even smaller. The screen is very bad, fingerprints of DEATH!
The cdProjects Cd Saddlebag is a great,inexpensive way to hold carry your CDs! It can go almost anywhere, like in your room, or in your car when going for a long drive. I found it very easy to slide my CDs in and out of the slots, which is a problem with some kinds of CD holders. My only complaint was that it didn't really look too great. I really think cdProjects could have done a better job designing it. Other than that though, I loved my CD Saddlebag!
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.
I am extremely disappointed in this product. I have only had this DVD player for a couple days. I tried watching one of my favorite movies on it, only to have the player freeze after about 30 minutes. I could not get control back without cycling power. At first, I thought maybe there was something wrong with the movie, so I tried playing it in a friend's player and on my computer. Both worked fine. I tried 3 other movies, all of which I have played successfully on my computer. All of the 3 experienced the same freeze up as the first. I examined the disks for signs of damage or dirtiness, but they were all clean and unscratched. So, I guess it's back to watching movies on my computer. Sigh.
I bought these because I wanted something affordable, with decent sound quality, and something that would be good to use while running/working out. These were great...for about 15 minutes. The 2nd time I put them into my ear the piece of plastic on the outside of the right earbud popped off. It was just cosmetic, but annoying it happened literally the 2nd time I used them.I got used to the "twist" concept just fine. The buds have an extra node on them fits into a fold in the ear to keeps the buds very secure in your ear. It also improves the sound quality since it positions itself just right in your ear. It works fine for me - although I have never had a problem with earbuds falling out of my ear before. But it does get uncomfortable after a long while.So the real problems started within 1 week of having these. On the nodes for the "twist" mechanism is a tiny piece of plastic padding - used for comfort since a piece of plastic is pressed into your ear. The padding on both buds popped off and is gone. So now they are quite uncomfortable to wear. They are very tiny, so once they fall out good luck finding them.Around the each bud is a ring of plastic used to keep the speaker portion inside the bud casing - on both buds that plastic ring has fallen off. After that the mesh front to the left speaker fell off, since the retainer ring was gone. If I use them anymore, the right one will soon fall out also.What these are are headphones with nice sound quality and a unique design that are rather poor in quality. I have taken care of these in the short few weeks I have had them, so there is no excuse for them to fall apart so quickly. Plus these are a sport design - they are supposed to be more rugged that normal ear-buds. My iPod earbuds and other cheap $10 head phones all out lasted these. I am rather disappointed.
very good Ink but the only problem with the printer that use this ink it finished quickly
I purchased the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse from Amazon some time ago. It may be an understatement to say that this an excellent accessory.It works flawlessly, and it is very easy to take along together with my laptop. I can use the mouse AND the touch pad if I want to. There are a number of accessories for laptops out there. In my opinion, and after my experience, this wireless optical mouse should be at the top of any list just for its usefulness, quality, and reliability.It may be a little too small for guys with big hands, but it was designed to be taken along and to travel with it. So, it is a price to be paid in exchange for portability.I hope this helps someone to take an informed decision.Good luck !GeeJay
The score that this box deserves depends what you buy it for. I wanted a DNLA player (the box and brochures claim DLNA support). It is not a good DNLA player (1 star or zero stars!). It is a good Internet radio player (4 stars), and excellent HD video renderer (plays 1080p well - 5 stars), and a poor client for accessing media on a home network (2 stars).I have had great experience with Netgear networking products, and have nothing against the company, but this is a negative review overall.THE GOOD:The Internet radio works well, once you pick out your favourites. The video and audio RSS/podcasts also work well when they work, but the EVA8000 could not play some video formats.There is a nice picture-in-picture mode where you can watch the videos while you browse for other content.The EVA is able to display very good quality video that is stored locally (on a USB drive) or over the network on a file server. I played 1080p WMV files with no trouble; I have never seen better HD rendering. I used a Sony Bravia 1080p TV.Doing software upgrades is easy.THE BAD:This product claims to support DLNA, but is not DLNA certified, and does not work well with my QNAP server (which runs a DLNA certified Twonky server). The EVA is unable to list the QNAPs' Twonky Server music -- it just searches forever and thinks it's finding 100's of thousands of songs where there are really only 10,000. It can find and play some of the videos, and can display most of the photos. But the navigation is very poor.The Eva also does not work with a Nokia N95 which is a DLNA certified controller. The EVA does not even show up as a DLNA player, which suggests the EVA is not using PnP to announce itself as a media player. This is a shame because the N95 has a nice control interface compared to the EVA's own.It has a typical Netgear User interface - i.e. not intuitive (I keep giving Netgear the benefit of the doubt, and thought it unlikely they would make and sell a DLNA player with a poor user interface - well, yes they did). The EVA takes ages to search for content and insists on doing it all over again on restart and at other times.It crashes (restarts) when it tries to play small videos made with my Sony video camera (stored as .MOV files). This is very annoying since it takes so long to get running again.I could not get it to play a YouTube video. It would be continually buffereing content, but never play. I have 15Mbps VZ FiOS broadband, so bandwidhth should not be an issue.So, if you want a DNLA player, do not buy this; and if you do not want DLNA (why not?!) and you want to play internet radio and media from your NAS, a PC or attached USB drive, and don't have a lot of content to navigate, then this box is OK but expensive for that role.My overall impression is that Netgear rushed this thing out, slapped on the "DLNA support" tag without knowing what this means and skipped quality control altogether. I will in future look for DLNA Certification rather than "DLNA supported". There is really no point making or buying a media player that does not recognize and know how to work with industry standard media servers! An Xbox is a better media player than this (and the price is similar).STOP PRESS - While writing this review, I did an EVA software upgrade (nice and easy). The menus have improved and there are more options for parental control etc; the weather report is more useful. Also the EVA no longer even lists the media servers (QNAP and ORB). And it no longer offers the RSS media that it cannot play. (This is better than being offered content the device cannot play, but I was hoping for fixes rather than sweeping problems under the carpet). It does not crash when it tries to play .MOV and .AVI files, but has crashed a couple of times for no apparent reason in the last few hours. I still wish I had not bought it.
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!
I've had my AOC LCD Slimblack for a long time now, and through thick and thin, this monitor hasn't given up on me. The screen is really good quality. It's nothing extremely fancy, no built in webcams, speakers, but if you're looking for something that is guaranteed to work perfectly each time you turn it on, then this monitor is for you. In case you are wondering, I have had no problems with dead pixels.
my sister has these and i used them and had to have a pair! very comformtable and i have fallen asleep with them on and had no problems!
The case is nice, it looks solid and protective. It fits nice on the belt but it's a bit too loose for my SD400.
The Greatest Mouse I have ever used. Kirk was right, I will never use another mouse again...!!
I love this computer! My dad bought it to replace our old slow computer and it's awesome! The colors are vivid and the Media Center is excellent - I have used it to make horrible pictures look beautiful. It's super fast. This is, in my opinion, the best computer in our home. Please note that we own a Mac and this computer. I regularly use both and this computer is far superior. I can't wait for our free upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium to come in the mail because once we install it our computer will be even better (currently I don't think that's possible).Buy this computer! You will not regret it! ; )
This player just plays whatever I throw at it. My only complaint is that you have to point the remote directly to the player in order for it to work.
I have a laptop and recently thought about getting rid of Windows XP and putting Linspire on here. The only thing holding me back was getting a modem to work under Linspire. Well, I have a Zoom 3048 serial modem, so I decided to take a chance and bought the IOGear USB 9-Pin Serial Adapter so I could connect my serial modem to a USB port. Well, all I had to do after booting into Linspire was go into the File Manager, delete the /dev/modem file, open the Console and type "ln -s /dev/ttyUSB0 /dev/modem", reload my File Manager, and test out the connection. IT WORKED! Well, that was about 3 weeks ago. For the last 3 weeks, my laptop has been running Linspire as its exclusive OS! Thanks IOGear for setting me free from the Microsoft Empire of DOOOOOM!!!
My daughter received this item as a birthday gift a year ago. She used it very little. She was never happy with it because it's cumbersome and it takes up too much space in her very-limited dorm room. Her dad and I decided to buy it from her. We learned that the CD player has stopped working after only one year. Also, the sound quality is not optimal because the speakers hiss if the volume is not turned up loud. Since the CD player ceased functioning, I have a feeling other features will fail shortly. We are not pleased--and I would not recommend this item.
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.
this usb 2.0 camera rocks. it is soooo much better than my old webcam. perfect for msn messenger. once I set up newer software the camera worked much better. After install: 1)download the newer ibot drivers (link on install menu) and 2)install newew AMCAP software (free little ms program)for setup and capture. i use (free) ms moviemaker 5.1 to create in windows media 9 format. truly excellent video quality and certainly worth the $.
I think these speakers are awesome. It's really cheap, considering they are "Bose"(look at other bose products. I bet this is the cheapest speakers they have.) but they still sound like Bose. They're really small, but they have pretty strong base, and sound is extremely clear. Many people criticize Bose since bose products are really overpriced, but I think this is a good purchase since it's pretty cheap and has great sound.
Easy to purchase and do not have to go to the store. My son loves playing Xbox and he used to beg me to go to the store, now I can do it on the internet. Nice!
the camera is easy to use, takes nice photos which print really well. It shows much more detail than a regular camera would. I would recommend adding a memory stick for extra memory.
The first one I received did not work, but they immediately shipped me a replacement with no issues. The replacement worked great. I will use them again.
i got fruit ninja and my long awaited galaga!!!!!!!what else will the come out with next?Kinect will be the death of me LMAO!
Excellent toner at a very reasonable price. I recently purchased this compatible toner from Abacus24-7 at Amazon; the toner works quite well in my Canon PC-940.... Copies are sharp and clean, every time, and I suspect that it will yield the total number of copies as advertised. I highly recommend this product.
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?
Although I haven't yet completely given up on purchasing Epson's V700 scanner, it won't take much more frustration for me abandon my efforts to actually use this prosumer-level product.First the facts of the matter: I had to return each of THREE different Amazon shipments of the Epson V700 scanner due to blemishes/flaws/specs on the back (under)side of the Epson V700 scanner glass.The first unit featured a translucent "blurb", approx. 1 mm in diameter, on the underside of the scanner glass (on the bottom pane, used to scan reflective objects). My guess is that it was a small drop of lubricating oil that had dripped onto the glass. I returned the unit to Amazon, requesting a replacement unit.The second unit featured two small flecks of matter on underside of the scanner glass (again on the bottom pane, used to scan reflective objects). I returned the unit to Amazon, requesting a replacement unit.The third V700 unit featured three small flecks of matter on underside of the scanner glass (once again on the bottom pane, used to scan reflective objects). I returned the unit to Amazon, requesting a replacement unit.At this point Amazon (whose replacement efforts were exceptional) opted to throw in the towel and is in the process of refunding my money.Although these flaws were small, when I'm spending over $500 for a sophisticated scanner I believe I am entitled to expect that the purchased scanner unit should arrive with scanner glass that does not include underside surface flaws.And although I am personally capable of removing the top side and personally cleaning the underside of the scanner glass, I refused to accept the three Epson V700 units with such flaws because I shouldn't have to personally repair a brand new product that I've just purchased .My assessment includes two prospects: (1) Epson Quality Assurance has fallen asleep at the wheel and allowed an unacceptable number of V700 units to leave the factory with dirty scanner glass, or; (2) the units have left the factory with clean glass, but the subsequent handling, jostling, bumping during shipment have resulted in dislodging extraneous particulate/liquid matter within the sealed unit, which then migrates/clings to the underside surface of the glass.Although I have yet to give up on purchase of the V700, I'm writing this review to strongly suggest that Epson address this issue, so that prospective customers like myself can predictably anticipate that their scanner is delivered with scanning glass that features a clean underside surface.
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.
First some background info, I bought this cable to replace my DSL hookup to my modem (about 60ft away line of sight) to replace an old cable I bought from radio shack for $20 (I actually bought 2 for different reasons boy was I burned on that) they where flimsy and the catches snapped off about a day after hooking them in and my throughput was 1.37mbps (...and thats good in my area)OK now onto the review, First When the box Arrived I didn't even open it because I believed it was something else because of the weight. this is a hefty cable, feels thick and durable and comes in a pretty blue color. I cant say anything about it clearing up noise, BUT it did give me a boost to 1.57mbps*. The only thing I didnt like about this cable was the price, yes its more than what I paid at Radioshack and it feels more durable, but only time will tell on that.In briefPros-Works Like a cableDurable FeelingThick casingPretty color...POSSIBLE small increase in speedCons- Price. (if this cable lasts along time then remove this from the cons)*At the time of writing this review WV is still trying to fix the mess from the storm that hit on 6/29/12 that left over 300,000 without electricity this includes intermittent phone service as they try to fix the lines.
We use the computer in our sunroom to load music onto our MP3 players. Since all of our favorite music was already loaded, I decided that the computer was our best source to use for this Speaker System. I pluged the jack into the headphone port and set the speaker outside off the pool. We now have the potential to listen to 760 different songs without interuption. The sound quality is great and all of our friends want at system like this. We have enjoyed this product almost everyday since we purchased it.
Fantastic for the gateway FX 7811 gaming laptop. Matches the design and fits perfectly, if even a little large for that 17" laptop.I've had this laptop sleeve for several years now and its held up really well. There's some minor fabric "nubbing" on it but the zippers are strong and solid and the inside shows zero wear.
The Company, EN Electronics sent the item in a timely way with good packaging. The Toshiba SD-P1750 player, with a 480 X 234 pixel resolution is very impressive. Head phones sound great. The speakers are the weak point. Having seen the excellence of the Toshiba SD-P1750 display's image and color, I bought another one.I needed to replace the Toshiba SD-P1750, because it was used every day for about a year playing a demonstrational video on a store display. The player stopped playing at times, and wouldn't resume, or it wouldn't load. I tried lubricating the motor spinning the DVD, with WD-40. It helped, but after several days the problem began again. I then hooked up a DVD player to use the display of the Toshiba SD-P1750. It looked okay, but the player was cheap and didn't look as good as the Toshiba SD-P1750 internal player.I am very happy again.Read the return policy of the online store. You may have to exchange a return for something else in their store front, so check competing online stores offering the same item.Final thought, don't gamble on refurbished items unless you can afford the loss of time and money.
This is the only back pack that has ever lasted my son more than one school year. Super strong, super comfortable.
This is an amazing deal! Holds 500 sheets. Duplex (two sided) printing. Windows and Mac. Prints quickly. High quality. Can automatically print two pages on one. My only minor complaint is that it is a bit noisier than I expected when printing. But this is minor, because it is completely silent when at rest.The only problem is getting it installed. I imagine that hooking up a parallel or USB cable will be easy. But if you wanted to do that, you'd buy the cheaper 2150 model. If you pay extra for the "N" model, you want to hook it up via an ethernet cable so any computer on your network can print to it. Good luck. I am reasonable facile (but hardly an expert) with network terminology and configuration (I know what TCPIP and DHCP and IP mean), and it took me several hours. I still am not sure why it started working, and really don't know enough to troubleshoot future problems. I suspect I'll be spending more time in the future repeating these steps.Samsung provides zero help in installing on the network. The network manual has only two pages (in each language). And that tells you how to insert a CD and run the installation program. But then what? How to configure the network? TCPIP? They offer a printer driver, plus two network utilities, each with several options. What do they mean? Which should you use? Which gets installed first? Is it important to reboot? How to troubleshoot? You are on your own. Not a word about this in any of the manuals. Zero guidance on the web site. This is a very new printer, but Samsung's site also offers zero guidance for earlier N printer models.Only buy this printer if you are very familiar with network configuration, or can get someone else to do it for you. Even then, expect to spend several frustrating hours fussing with settings.Note the problem is not that the manual is badly translated. There simply is no explanation, zero, of how to configure the printer on the network. And the problem is not that my system is unusual. In fact, it is quite standard: computers running Windows XP home edition connected via Cat5 cables to a Linksys router.UPDATE: The problem is that dynamic assignment of IP address (DHCP) although the default, appears to be completely useless. Every time you turn on the printer, it gets a new IP address from your router (which does the DHCP assignments). But the computer still prints to the prior IP address so nothing works. You need to assign the printer a static IP address using one of the provided programs, and then tell the driver what that address is. Then it just works.
Well at least it's the real deal. The hood comes in a nifty little red box much like any other Canon accessory. Would buy again if I ever lose my hood... Seriously hope I don't though. Fifty bucks for a hood?! Get outta here!
Oh, I like this. It fits mySamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi)perfectly. With the stitching, it looks like a cross between a regular envelope and a baseball. It's soft (feels amazingly like cork on the outside - go figure :) ) and has a little bit of a squishy feel to it. I don't feel confident about dropping my new toy from a great height, but if something like a coffee cup gets put on it, it should be safe. (The person who put the coffee cup on it might want to watch their back though. Grr!) The "soft interior fabric lining" really is soft and hasn't scratched my tablet even though I've put it in and taken it out dozens of times. The stitching is even and tight, and the quality looks pretty good. I tried to rip it (OK, I didn't try very hard, but still...) and I wasn't able to hurt it.As of today, it's selling for $13, and for that price, it's well worth it.
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.
This portable DVD player is very nice quality. It looks awesome and the iPod docking capability is an added bonus. Worth the extra $.
What you see in the picture is pretty much what you get. I drive a 2000 ford explorer and had to do a lot of dremeling to get a 2 din head unit to fit. After trying 3 other kits, this was the only one that would fit and look aesthetically ok. Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase.
I bought this archos after a friend of mine raved aboiut his. It was very difficult to use and tech support was not that helpful but once I got my friend over to help me use it I saw the benefit of this compared to other mp3/media players including ipod. The fact that I can record direct from tv is great. I watch my shows on my long coommute into work everyday. Ive been using it for the past year and I have to say it still has not met my expectation. Cons: difficult to use, sound quality is not great and its a bit big and bulky compared to others.
this product works great. it labels itself in my computer, and is quick at downloading information. my favorite jump drive right now.
perfect for use w/ any Timbuk2 bag. i swear by this item. rubberized lasts quite awhile too. too bad you cant recycle/send in the old strap to by having them sew in a new rubberized cover.
When I first got my OPAL 2 years ago, I was really excited just to get a 2GB MP3 Player, because my first was a crappy $20.00 512MB player.PROS:The OPAL has a cute design, and the blue is really pretty. I found it very easy to load songs to, and since I don't have an extremely large library, it has enough space.CONS:I just wish that it could load videos more easily. I haven't actually tried yet, but you have to put it through a converter and that sounds like an annoying process. Also, after about 2 weeks of having it, it just froze up and ran my battery down for a couple of hours. It did eventually go back to normal, with a seriously low battery. It does this every so often. I've never had to reset it, which is lucky. Also, the battery life is very short.All in all, a pretty good MP3 Player. From what I hear of iPod, they seem to have many problems more serious than OPAL's, so I plan to stick with my OPAL for a while longer. It does everything I need for now, and that is enough for me.
With out a doubt the best camera value for the money I have found to date. We have more expensive cameras in our office the Canon A-20 and the Sony Cybershot P40 and they did not come close to the sharp clear picture that this unit takes. Very clear and understandable controls , easy USB Mac or PC connection. I do not hesitate to recommends this camera very nice !! one last thing buy at least 4 more rechargable batteries it only comes with two
The card works well, but the software could be better. It is harder to "lock" the card to a particular WiFi node using the supplied software than it is with software that comes with other WiFi adapters.
I had problems with the first unit. Finally sent it back and1 1/2 months after I recieved the original I had my wireless network up and running. I will tell you this, if you are lucky enough to get one that works - it is easy to set up and works very well and reliably (sp?). Anyway I even use my notebook with a Linksys PCMCIA card and have no prblems at all. I can use the computer at the other end of my house outside on my deck and still have a 60% signal (which allows seemingly for full speed). Never lose connections or anything. I think it was worth the wait. Might be better to get it from a store where you can physically take it back and recieve one the same day.
Don't let the cheap price fool you! You can pay much, much more for other headphones, but they won't be better than the Philips HS-500 headphones.I've had my Philips HS-500 headphones for more than four years. This year when I finally went from a portable CD player to an iPod, I ditched my Philips HS-500 for a Sony MDR-FX 81 earbud headphones. After about a month, I switched back to my Philips HS-500 since I missed its lightweight comfort and sound quality. Amazingly, the Philips HS-500's sound quality was far superior to Sony's. In fact, I had to crank the sound level higher while using the in-ear Sony headphone compared to when I used the Philips HS-500.The Philips HS-500 is perfect for running. It stays in place. Since it's a behind the neck, I can wear a baseball cap when using it.Since the Philips HS-500 has been around for awhile, it appers Philips/Magnavox has changed its design. The positive reviews on Amazon on the Philips HS-500 are based upon the "old" design. You can still find the "old" designs, but it looks like retailers are trying to blow them out (i.e, discount them) in order to replace them with the newer one. For this reason, I just bought an "old" design one as a reserve in case my current one wears out or breaks.
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.
My mom and I bought an HDMI cable at Staples for 30 bucks, because we thought the shorter one would reach from the TV to our cable box, but it didn't. We returned it and were going to get the longer one for 10 dollars more, but I told her to let me check online first. I found this cord and it is long enough, it works great too and it was WAY less money than the one at Staples we were going to buy!I would definitely reccomend
The Nikon D50 is a point and shoot but you can also make it a manual. There is a Manual mode. This camera is the best use of my money and I have and will continue to reccomend it to friends. There are neumorus great accesories that you should buy with this camera such as a manual lens and a memory card. This camera is lightweight so you can take it anywhere and with its neumours settings you can set the camera to optimal conditions.A GREAT BUY!!!!
The first time I ordered this, it arrived totally scratched because the packaging had come open. I ordered a replacement, and then the same thing happened... and I tried it on my Canon t31 kit lens that's 18 - 55mmm and it didn't fit even though I ordered the 55mm filter.
This camera is very versatile if you are looking for a good starter camera.I have taken quite a few 10 second videos when I'm not hooked up to my pc,this I find very accomadating because it is an improvement over the still photo,especially when you have relatives who live abroad like I do .It's only shortcoming is that it craves proper lighting and it lacks a zoom lens.Other than that I am in love with this little baby's capabilities.
Saves space because it stands up straight. Look nice and has hard metal casing for protection. Easy to use.
I have used a variety of USB adapters to read my sdhc cards and all of them seem to work OK for awhile but all have eventually stopped working. This one is no exception. I realize it's an inexpensive unit so I'm not out too much to replace it. I wish I knew why these things seem to fail so regularly. Guess I'll just buy a bunch and toss them when they fail.
Nice looking, good feel. But my rail pulled off the rubber binding after 6 months of light use.
For all you Plasma television lovers this is the one to buy. Make sure it states 1080p this is the best in picture quality. I have not purchased one yet. I am looking to purchase this particular model at my local dealer.As for my fellow Canadians, beware buying a LCD or PLASMA in the states you will run into problems, with getting service for your set if a problem should develope. Manufactures in Canada are not going to accept the warranty on any of the LCD or Plasma sets if they do not have a Canadian serial number.
Came in perfect condition and on time! The price was great and was everything I expected and needed for my camera.
They're xbox bucks, not much to review here. I think it's silly that there isn't a 1:1 conversion for dollars to points, but oh well. Some of the xbox live games are really good, so I try to rack up a lot of points so I can get games whenever I want.
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!
I use this every day and have replaced the battery once in the last four months. It was simple to setup and I haven't had any sync issues. No complaints.
I also bought these headphones for use in medical transcription as the previous noise suppression headphones I owned were Sennheiser, very good but creating a ridge in my hairdo. So I thought small ones would be nice and also portable when I work inhouse and not at home. Imagine my surprise when I plugged them and everything, music and voice, sound so tinny. There is an option switch between treble and bass boost, but it did nothing to change the sound. Expensive and horrible. Wish I had seen these other reviews before I wasted my money.
cable is Made In China. When I first plugged it in there was a momentary freezing , but it went away. The following days, no reoccurrence of freezing. It may be have been normal adjustment break in. cable is plugged in with SANOXY 3 Port HDMI Switch Switcher Video/Audio Switch Hub Box for HDTV 1080 and 25feet of Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable With Ethernet.The 25feet cable and Switcher were previousley installed with no problems.The cable costs under $2.0. The Seller contacted me about my initial feedback, because it was 3 out of five stars. I gave him 5 stars, because seller showed customer satisfaction interest.
We've been very happy with this accessory kit for our Sony HDR-SR12 Handycam camcorder. Comes with all sorts of useful goodies. Great buy, if only for the spare battery and carrying case together.
As I needed a connector that is not shielded, this did the job simple, cheap and effective for the EM situation.
HDMI is digital, so there is no gray area when it comes to the quality of the signal being transferred like analog cables. Don't be fooled by the expensive cables being sold for ridiculous amounts of money at the retail stores. For this price, you may want to get a couple of cables for future HDMI electronics. This is the cheapest I've found these cables for. Definitely a bargain!
I bought the item based on the other reviews given on this product and I am very, very pleased with the tuner. It's just amazing how easy it works and clarity is just amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a FM tuner for their IPOD. It works great on my home stereo and my car stereo!
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!
Had no issues with DVD's from Europe, Asia etc. This player can play everything.
Our ipod dock is used mainly in the bedroom/bath area of our home. It is usually cranked up while we get ready for work in the morning. Can't complain about too much on this docking station...the volume is loud, all of our ipods sit properly without adapters and it is small enough to move around to other rooms, if necessary. I like that the ipod charges while in the docking station....can't tell you how many times I've gone to use my ipod and it's dead! Not anymore!! =) The cord is a bit short, but we manage.Overall, a great addition for us.
Had to return this item as I ordered the wrong one. I have this one, but since I do heavy duty large portions of scalloped potatoes and zucchini casseroles to take to pot lucks and family gatherings, I needed the larger professional one. I was borrowing my neighbor's to be able to make perfect slices of five pounds of potatoes in just minutes.Thanks for the ease of returning my mistake and being able to replace it with the one I wanted.
The amazing thing is there is no moving parts as your MP3 files are saved on a chip set. What does this mean no skipping! No more having to burn CD's and the clutter of having them. Jogging, Skateboarding or whatever it's just pure continuous music. Oh yeah and it's literally the size of your thumb so you can put it anywhere and not feel like your carrying around a boat anchor. Finally, the sound is better than anything I have heard to date, Sony, Panasonic and Samsung don't even come close~ Oh heck, just buy it and see for yourself~
Plugged it in. Set it up the same as my previously failed SMC Barricade Router. Haven't had any trouble. I have not used the VPN feature. Have not used many other features, just an 8-port broadband router. Works great.
I used the adapter that came with the speakers to hookup my xbox and it sounds great. Remember to turn on Dolby 5.1 sound support in your xbox settings. What an improvement over my TV and projector speakers. The small speakers have limited power output, but still great for $40! Great for xbox lan parties. We connected xbox to an LCD projector and xbox audio to Z-640 speakers, and bingo, we were rocking in surround sound for only 40!
I have had my boom box for almost a year. It is portable so it can go from the home to the boat and back again. It has good sound is is plug and play, all you have to do is find a spot outside for the antenna. Makes the subscription worth it, now we use the radio more often.
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
After researching several digital cameras, I settled for this one and I have not been disappointed. Taking pictures are a breeze and I love the quick view feature. I began using the camera this summer and I have not yet changed batteries. The print quality is wonderful and navigating the software is quite simple. I wanted a moderately priced camera and I have so far gotten value for my $$$.
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.
I have the camera armor on my Canon Rebel Xti with 17-85mm lens. This works great in our household with two small children. I usually leave the camera sitting on the counter within easy reach for quick shots. Did not buy a case at all and so far the armor meets my needs. Don't have to worry about setting the camera down too quickly on a hard surface because the rubber absorbs the shock. The rubber around the lens does the same trick (remember to slide it all the way down to the non forward moving part of the lens which would be the manual focusing ring). Read past reviews about lint and dirt getting on the armor and also about the flash not popping up--I haven't had either of these problems yet. Every control is still easily accessible. Don't have to worry about scratching the LCD because a hard clear plastic cover is included. Also, the rubber buttons are still labeled with their functions just like the camera. The lens rubber ring comes with a lanyard with a rubber piece that sticks to the lens cover. The cover fell off after two weeks so I superglued the rubber end of the lanyard to the cover.This is a great investment for protecting your expensive piece of delicate equipment without having to pull it out of a camera bag every time you want to use it. No complaints.
This is definitely the best dvd player out their for your money! It plays everything possible...I mean everything!!!
Jazzman is absolutely correct, although I would like to add a bit to his comments about the audio cable scam.I have been an audio enthusiast and electronics hobbyist for nearly 40 years. I'm the geek who actually owns an oscilloscope and signal generator and a Krell amp and has entirely too much free time on his hands. And during the course of my life, I have tested many, many audio cables of all types.When it comes to audio interconnect cables, there are four... and ONLY four factors... which affect its audio performance:(1) Resistance-per-foot.(2) Capacitance-per-foot.(3) Inductance-per-foot.(4) RF (hum) shielding factor.Electrons don't care how much money you spent on an audio cable. Electrons simply respond to the electrical characteristics of that cable. Period. End of story. And the fact of the matter is, you can obtain excellent signal transfer, with little or no loss within the audible frequencies, using a cable that costs roughly $10 to $20 these days. Or, you an assemble top-quality audio cables yourself (as I do), for less than five bucks each.When someone has had $400 stolen from them (yes, stolen) by the audio industry, they will no doubt do whatever it takes to rationalize their decision to spend that kind of cash on a nearly WORTHLESS product. "Oh, but you're wrong... I can definitely hear the difference!" No, you can't... not unless my oscilloscope is lying to me. What you are suffering from is wishful thinking and rationalization... not actual differences in the cable's sonic characteristics. I am aware that this revelation will upset some people... but it is an inescapable fact, regardless.Bottom line: expensive audio cables are an out-and-out scam. Avoid them like the plague and spend your money wisely.
I bought this speaker system to stream music from my computer to another room. It took me about 10 minutes to set up and was pretty easy to do. Instructions aren't 100% clear, but read them a couple of times and they start to make sense. Adjusting the frequency (tuning) on both the transmitter and speaker was pretty easy too. Speaker works perfectly and I'm really happy with the sound quality and range.
Most of these reviews have been accurate. The batteries lasted a few weeks, the flash can white things out in certain circumstances. My son is 2 1/2 and takes pretty nice pictures with it. I put a memory card in and he can take hundreds of pics...
The product looked nice, and all components were there. But, it did not work, and I had to pay out of my own pocket to return it. I did get a full refund of the purchase price, though.
The 6 ft. HDMI cables were resonably priced and work exactly like the more expensive store bought ones.HDMI Male to HDMI Male Cable: 6 ft - by Abacus24-7
this is probably the best CD player i've ever owned in my life. when i got it, i thought it was okay. i wasn't really looking for a durable cd player; just something that would last me for a while. well, i was in for a surprise! i have dropped this cd player on concrete over 20 times, and nothing has happened to it! i even take it with me when i mow the lawn!! the hold feature helps when i'm on the lawn mower or in the car. also, the ESP system is WONDERFUL! even when riding around on a bumpy lawn mower, it never skips! AT ALL! probably the best feature is the fact that this is not a batter-guzzling machine. i don't have to change the batteries often, and that saves not only money, but time, and by that i mean because the battery compartment is inside the cd cover, which could be a pain to open or a plus because you won't accidentally open it. however you look at it. all in all, this is definately a 5-star cd player.
Does your laptop touchpad have a mind of its own and drive you crazy? Well after using Microsoft's optical wireless mouse, you'll want to forget about using your touchpad. This mouse behaves and moves where you want it to. This is a much preferred purchase.Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slate
This cable is of excellent quality. The only problem I have is that it is 3/8" thick so it is not very flexible and difficult to hide.
I had been searching for affordable HDMI cables was shocked when I saw the price here at amazon. I have a 42" LG Scarlet and the cable works well. I had a cable that came with my DVD Recorder and they seem the same. I've switched them back and forth. I can't tell the difference. Anywho, they were a great find and I would recommend them for purchase.
Good quality, works as intended. Drilled and mounted 3 of these in my car for new stereo install. 1 for each amp and one for my battery neg (in the trunk).
This adapter is not worth the money. I have several portable cd players and it wouldn't work with any of them. A total waste of money.
I received the charger very fast and it works perfectly even though it was 'used'. It is so much easier to charge the ipod this way. I am extremely pleased with this purchase.
The microphone picked up sound amazingly well, even the bubbling of mud pots in yellowstone. I had a ball with this camera, so easy to aim, turn on and off. I had no problem using it with a mac.
This is a great player. I plays anything I throw in it, and that is exactly what I wanted. It's very slim and doesn't take up much room. It looks nice too.I highly recommend this player. Excellent for the price!!
Minidisc is better then most MP3 players, but nobody ever really talks about them. I went into the store to look at MP3 players. I wanted something that was small, could hold all my favorite music, and have all the features of a CD player. I enjoy working out at a gym (music is a must) and the cassette player that I was using was just not what I wanted. The person at the store directed me towards this product. I looked at the reviews for it and decided to buy it.The player is about the size of a deck of cards. One minidisc can hold 1-4X the music of a CD, depending on which recording setting you use. The battery life is really good, better then most CD players. The added hookup allows you to record off of most anything. Plug it in the headphone jack of any device or connect it to your USB port on your computer. The computer connection acts like an audio output device (a.k.a. a speaker), it doesn't matter what format the music is in. The minidiscs run about $[money] a peice. I've used it at the gym for over 2 mths now. I've dropped it twice and it's held up. It's nearly impossible to make it skip.The only drawbacks that I found are that it is real-time recording, to record 80-min of music, you have to play 80-min of music. Battery life is less during recording mode (it only requires 1 AA battery, though). Labeling the songs is time-consuming, but that's not a big priority for me and I don't do it anyways. I wish it had a belt clip, I've been sticking it in my pocket at the gym. One final thing is that most people in my area has never heard of minidisc. I found this player at one store, but they didn't have the mindiscs. I found the minidiscs on clearance at another store. I have to drive 50 miles to get more discs and other accessories or order them from online.Overall, this product is definitely what I was looking for. I can take my music almost anywhere. Everybody knows what an MP3 player is, but if you compare the two, minidisc blows them out of the water!! The storage media is cheaper and holds more music. The battery life is allot better. I can record from different formats. It's small and durable. I am happy with this product.
This flash drive is so small I hardly notice it on my key chain. It has given me no problems. My only quibble is the encryption software which is a little kludgy. It works though, and it's free with the device, so who's to complain?
I really like the cables... I bought them for my son and they work really good... For being cheap they r nice...
I purchased the product a year ago. Eleven months into it, the strange static began. I thought that a radio frequency was the problem (the LA/OC area is quite crowded). I was wrong; it was the item about to choke/croak.The product doesn't have the quality of a CD, so if you're looking for that, play a CD. It should last more than a year and the warranty, unlike their cabling, is just one year limited.I won't purchase this again.For the person who was getting sound from just one speaker, one thing to check for any MP3 player is the cabling. One sure sign that one side of the cabling isn't in the jack all the way is that sound comes from one speaker only. It was possible that your unit was having the problem, but next round, check that first.
This was great. It was the same price as going out and getting a code, but on this I was able to print out the code, and within seconds I was able to download the points without leaving my house!
Though I have no technical skills, this printer was easy to install. Printing from the web is also very easy.
After getting the DWL-G810 wireless bridge unit, I updated to firmware 2.15, ran it with WPA-PSK encryption, and it would drop the connection after 15-45 minutes of use. Then I tried it with WEP encryption, and it seemed to work okay IF there was no other wireless device on or near the network (i.e. just the wireless access point/router and the DWL-G810 device).Compared to some competing Linksys products I've used, this D-Link DWL-G810 bridge seems to have a certain amount of lag in response--that is, if you want to open up www.cnn.com it takes about 50% longer to start loading up the page than would the Linksys wireless bridges (which to me, seemed like they acted like they were hard-wired to the router).However, my biggest issue with the DWL-G810 is when another wireless-enabled computer was brought to the network, the DWL-G810 would mess up the wireless signal, and seemingly "jam" the AP/router's signal--so no computers could successfully connect to the wireless AP/router (I confirmed this phenomenon with Linksys BEFSW11 v.4, Linksys WRT54G v2, and D-Link DI-524 routers). If the DWL-G810 was disabled, all of the other wireless computers could connect to any of the aforementioned wireless AP/routers.From the reviews, it seems like other users are having connectivity issues w/ this DWL-G810 bridge as well. Probably the most problematic unit I've dealt with from D-Link, as I've usually had pretty good luck w/ D-Link products in general.Personally, I'd avoid purchasing the DWL-G810 wireless bridge, and going with a solid wireless bridge like the Linksys WET54G or the Linksys WET11 (or even the WAP54G, and configure it as a wireless bridge w/ the newer firmware available from www.linksys.com).
We ordered The Audiovox Terk VR1 from Amazon. Like the other reviewers, I was fed up with TV programs, and especially movies, that force you to run the volume at 60 to 80 percent just to hear the dialog. Then an action sequence or sudden music would blow you away. The last straw was when I bought an older movie titled "The Others". This has to be the worst case I've seen yet of poor acting technique (moronically talking in whispers) and lousy DVD authoring. Even with the volume at maximum, we couldn't hear all the dialog. That's when I finally decided to try the VR1. This made it possible to watch "The Others" and hear all the dialog, without being blasted or damaging my speakers. The VR1 isn't perfect, but for $23 you can't go wrong. It will definitely even out the loud and soft content of movies and TV programming. The attack on loud sounds is unnecessarily abrupt, sometimes causing a pop. The slow release from loud passages is about right. This is actually a compander (compressor/expander). When the audio content is really weak, the VR1 actually amplifies (expands), bringing it up to a normal level. As the audio gets louder than normal, the VR1 begins to limit (compress) the level. With no audio content, you can hear a slight hiss coming from your speakers. This is because the VR1's gain is at maximum. I never hear that hiss when there's any audio content, so it's not a problem. If you're more interested in hearing ALL the dialog than in hearing the dynamic content of music and sound effects, the VR1 will not disappoint. Otherwise, the next best way to solve this problem would be with a serious (more commercial) compressor/expander (like the Behringer MDX-1600, $109 through Amazon). But there are a lot of settings to make, and you'll need special cables. The VR1 has common RCA phono jacks for in and out. Just need a way to connect it into the audio path. Make sure you use good cables (if you're getting hum you have a cable problem) and don't cross the left/right connections. The VR1 has a switch on the front to bypass the circuitry if you don't like what it's doing. No need to remove it to hear the full dynamic audio content. For the money and for the job it's done so far, I'm extremely satisfied with the VR1.
Wonderful, wonderful. No film, no hassle, so many things to do, so many uses, I'm Happy!!!!
I have had many drives, but wd is for me the most reliable.Quiet, not as fast as my other drives, but there is a lot more storeagecapability at 1/3rd the price of the other drives.
This is a great product. It is made with a heavy duty cable so it won't easily get pinched or break. This is half the cost of one in the local big box stores.
Incredibly poor user's Manual. Nothing on how to use the scanner function (refers you the CD -- most multi-use machines have a very easy to use scanning function -- NOT this one!Paper jams easily.Response time is slow.Printing quality has been the least satisfactory of any I've evwer used. I'm planning to use the rest of the ink supply, toss this machine, and return to a more dependable multi-purpose device brand.
My husband and I were going nuts with the blasting volume of commericals. This little device solved the problem instantly and saved our sanity. We have had the Terk VR1 for a month now and have not experienced the popping / hissing problem others have.
I could not believe my eyes after seeing the pictures taken by me using this lens. Sharpness is just astounding.On the flip side it does not have the smooth and quiet USM motor as its rival (Canon 100mm macro); but historically some of the great Macro shots have been taken by focusing the lens manually.The lens comes with a hood which is not usually necessary since the glass is recessed far inside, but since I sit a filter over the lens I use the provided hood. Canon DOES NOT provide the hood for free :(All in all I would say that Canon has (good glass and USM motor) while the Tamron has (good glass, free hood and, of course is cheaper).Anyways I think it was a good decision of mine to go for the Tamron instead of the Canon. To further strengthen my decision Tamron had a $60 rebate (and yes I did get the rebate check from Tamron).I have read people raving about using this lens for portraits, but I found the Canon EF 50mm f1/8 ($80 value) lens to be a better performer.
Hits all the right buttons: it works great, it's inexpensive, and it's cute. I bought it because my cardreader died (after 5 years) and my camera's cable long stopped working. Perfect.
I ordered this with my PS3 purchase. It arrived a couple of days after the system did. The original cable they sent was defective (a lot of horizontal static lines and searching for signal messages). I informed the company of this and they sent me out a replacement within a couple of days. It works perfectly. It was a small inconvenience to save $30.
I am extremely happy with this radio. It works great and the little antenna it comes with is pretty powerful. It picks up some stations better than my old boombox. Kind of wished I would have shelled out the extra money for the CD player but overall, very worth the extra money over those cheap ones at Wal-Mart. I also love the weatherband stations, very nice as well.
had this for over a year & still works great. charger is lightweight, durable, easy to use. great value!
I have frequent difficulties getting computer peripherals to work the first time out on my computer; maybe everyone does, I don't know. Thankfully though this scanner was recognized by my nearly 4 yr old Dell Dimension PC (Windows XP SP2 with latest updates) the first time out and the software seemed to install just fine.I have scanned many documents so far and am very satisfied with the results thus far. I have scanned some 3-dimensional objects as well and think that it is great that you can do that.I think that it is interesting that this scanner has no on/off mechanism (button or switch) but is "turned-on" only by plugging in the AC adapter. The scanner will turn-off itself after a time of not using it, but I have not been able to determine just how many minutes that is.I recommend this scanner to all of you who are looking for a very affordable and capable flatbed scanner.
I bought this slicer for a friend in Bangalore (India) as a thank-you and house-warming present, not knowing if they would use it as much there as I would, personally. Well, it was a hit and we received a raving email a few days after posting it. They got a kick out of having something different and for making their dinners so much easier. Even the younger daughter likes to make salads now.
I just recently bought a panasonic Lumix lz5, and I picked up this 2gb card to go with it since the store had it on sale. So far, no problems. It performs well for my average uses. I have prior memory cards and mp3 players from sandisk and I have had good luck, so I have some trust in the company. They do make the ultra SD which is reportedly a faster reading card, but for my use, this should suffice. My camera is 6mp, and can take 665 pictures at highest resolution, not bad. Check this out, great value, and I have had great luck with this companies products. Note, my card readers that i have used actually aren't sandisks, and I have never had a loading or reading problem. If a reader does, it may either be an older reader not able to read the large 2gb, or potentially a computer software problems (may need driver updates etc). Check this card out, hard to beat price for name brand.
There is nothing wrong with your Hyundai HDP-550s. I had the same problem when I first got mine(no picture via s-video). I soon discovered that this was because the player was originally configured at the factory for composite video and TV left/right audio. So, here's what you do: connect the dvd player into the back of your TV's composite video & left/right jacks. You should now be able to confirm a picture (DVD Player's initial screen). Next, access the player's menu, configure it for s-video andwhatever audio system you are using. Finally, re-hook to your video audio system, and you're all set! I know, this isn't exactly the simple plug-n-play we are all accustomed to with higher end name brand players like my Toshiba, and the manual isn't going to win any literary awards in the near future. However, if you can get by this minor inconvience then you will find that the 550's benefits will easily outweigh its faults.
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 monitor has been great so far. It's wide-screen, really thin, and has a sharp picture.
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!
A very handy little gadget especially when your working out and you'd normally be fumbling for the volume control on your arm band.
In order to play mp3 files you need to transfer files to your RS MMC but make sure less than 20 characters on name of mp3 track (including spaces letter or number) sam p735 will not read items from MMC if it has more than 20 characters .also make sure these are mp3 not real audio or wmf sound format.only reads mp3 sound format .u can rename mp3 sound file b4 transfering to multimedia card .make sure once mmc card inside phone u select the mmc location . that will relsolve your issue .also u can download videos and compress it with (pvauthor) program and copy to mmc card and play on your handset
This backpack is huge..lots of room and comforatable to wear when weighted down. Quick shipping, great seller...
DVD player was DOA, however the customer service was outstanding and I had a new unit in 3 days. Remote control is a little weak when playing MP3's, it doesn't tell you in the manual how to jump to say...track 21. You have to skip ahead one track at a time, until you figure out how. So far i have used the unit more as a CD/MP3 player so i cannot offer any help on the DVD features. One advantage I did like is the design, much more stylish than other gaudi units available.
Previously, I bought cables similar to these from Radio Shack. I have found that these cables are at least as good in quality at a much cheaper price.
5 stars, Go for it. Don't waste your money buying those expensive HDMI Cables from other brands which claim to be superior. This HDMI cable does the job and the picture quality is good. Audio quality is good, as well. I have been using this for over a month now and hadn't encountered any problem at all.I suggest you to buy this product.
If you're looking for a cam with all the bells and whistles then this one is not for you. If you're looking for a great cam for video IM's and snapshot captures to immediatly send to friends, then here you go. Yes it has backgrounds, but if you don't like them shut them off. Clearer than my Veo Stingray Cam by far and a great value for the money.
I originally bought this for my old ... machine. It worked OK, but the computer frequently crashed (total crash-blue screen). I thought it was the computer's fault (it WAS old, after all). Then I bought a brand-new ... with all the bells and whistles. ... I downloaded and installed ... drivers for everything, including the Viking card reader. Then the new computer started blue screen crashing. Every time it did, I was using the memory card reader. I uninstalled it - no more crashes. Viking says that the fact that their equipment/drivers have not passed WHQL testing doesn't matter? It matters. This unit does perfect, very fast downloads of digital camera images. But every third time your computer crashes and you lose all your unsaved data. Not worth it. Spend the $$$ on a video game.
And this time was no different. I was looking for a drive to hang off my new Airport Extreme, to share files between multiple Macs and PCs in my home office. First, I connected it to a Mac and reformatted the drive (Mac OS Extended/HFS+). Then, I hooked it up to the Airport. Then, I copied about 90 GB of files from my XP SP2 Machine. Later that day, I powered off the Airport, then I powered off the Porsche. Next day, reversed the order, and the Porsche had exactly 0 files and 0 bytes. All files. gone!I don't have time for that. Porsche indeed. I should have known better; I've always found German cars unreliable too.I wish there was a USB drive out there that was reliable. I'd rather have a bunch of 100 GB drives with no fans, than one big hunking drive with 500 GB and a jet engine fan that's ready to fail tomorrow.Guess I'll have to wait.
When I first plugged the 512 Cruzer Micro into the front USB 2 port of my PC it locked my PC instantly. No crash, blue screen, etc. Just locked. It worked ok on another PC. I called SanDisk and they said the problem is power. Some USB2 ports (including the one on the front of my PC connected directly to the motherboard) do not provide adequate power for the Cruzer Micro. I've used several other thumbdrives (of lower capacity) without a problem with the same port. Maybe it's the fancy blue LED that sucks the juice? I have no idea. I got an extension cable (which SanDisk warned me might not work!) and am using one of the rear USB2 ports, which works ok.SLOW: I haven't used any other large capacity USB2 thumbdrives, but from reviews of other drives it seems this one is slow when transferring large numbers of files. (500 files 200MB took about 18 minutes) -- that is writing the files to the drive.It is also extraordinarily slow (10 minutes) to delete those files.I called SanDisk and they recommended reformatting the drive when deleting large numbers of files.That seems dumb to me (and I have other files I don't need to delete...)Also the MP3 Companion is constructed like something you would buy for $5 (very flimsy plastic switches) and has a difficult interface. It also doesn't work if you have a folder of non-mp3s on your Cruzer.All that said -- The cruzer is small and solidly made. It looks nice and basically functions if your USB2 port has enough power.
I purchased two of these cloths for cleaning my iPhone and iPad screens and they do an excellent job at that. I figured the cloth would be smooth, but it has a textured surface (not a negative, just something to note). There is a sort of stitched border around the edges of the cloth that I could do without, and a big tag sticking out of one of the edges. I'd prefer a uniform surface on the entire cloth but it's not a big deal. I just tend to use the middle area of the cloth to wipe and not the edges.
Typically when you order cat 5 cableing there are connectors already on it up untill you hit about 100 feet, After that they assume that you are setting up a network and are going to attach the wire to plug boxes. As for what this cable was intended for it works like every other network cable and is a pretty average price for cable in my area at about .16 cents a foot. So if you want to run a in line network in a normal house or small business then this should be sufficent for several computers when cut.
it works, but it keeps and going on and off. one time it works, then the next time it doesnt
I needed a small system that could fit by my bed but still fill the whole room with sound, and this fit the bill perfectly. The bass isn't great, but you can't really expect it to be for something this small. And for it's size, it really isn't bad. The sound quality is good, and it works with my Nano, which made me happy, as I wasn't sure it was going to. I think it is perfect for an apartment dweller who doesn't have a lot of space, but still wants something that will fill the space with good music.
These speakers were great. I absolutley loved them. Until...The second or third day the music started skipping. I plugged it into the wall outlet and it stopped until the next day, when I gave up and packed them back in the box.Eli Blinderman
I bought two of these cables and neither would allow my iPhone 5 to sync. A waste of time and effort!
I am writing this review in hopes that you will listen to my warning and not buy this player. I wish I had listened to the reviews on other websites that gave the same warning. I bought this 6 months ago for my daughters birthday. Most of its use was in the house, hooked up to an extra television. I must admit that when it worked there was no problem with picture quality or sound etc. I now get a message that says "no disk". I now noticed the box does not mention the 90 day warranty, you have to read that after you buy it. I guess after I read the warnings I thought those things only happened to other people, I was wrong. You have been warned.
I bought one of these for about $1.40 from importer520. It was cheaper looking than one i ordered months ago from another seller. The ends are made of hollow plastic and are larger than normal hdmi ends, so if you need them to fit in a tight spot then it may not. It works well though, and it is a fraction of the price of even generic cables at an electronic store.
I replaced my bedroom 23" Panasonic LCD with this unit. Very glad I did. The setup was a piece of cake, lots of options to customize the settings, and the documentation is surprisingly good. Sony makes a quality product, I will be looking to replace my living room 42" with a 52" Sony soon.
simply attach to key chain its always with you how much more convenient is this
Purchased this drive as a boot drive for my 8TB HTPC/SERVER and the drive failed in 3 days. Registering 4 sections of S.M.A.R.T. failure. Unacceptable.
I actually purchased this product to use with a 13 inch TV/VCR combo and it works just fine on top of a small trunk
I got this for a return flight home because, on the first flight, I was having a hard time positioning the Zune so that I could watch a movie. I was desperate to find a case with a stand that I could use, that wasn't ugly and that didn't cover up the appearance of the Zune (I like the black with the blue finish... Why would I want to cover it with a case?). This product was all I could find at Best Buy and, in spite of it being more expensive than I would have wanted, I just bought it. Now I look at the thing, and I wonder what the heck I actually spent $24 on.The shell is light, but thick, and reaching some of the buttons on the Zune while it's in the shell is tricky. The top "hold" button, for example, is really hard to get at, as is the play/pause button. The shell does fit the Zune almost perfectly when the shell is securly closed. The Zune is secure and doesn't rattle back and forth in the case. The kickstand works well and angles the Zune at a good position so that you can see the screen without it falling over, when it's used on a level surface. I found that kickstand to be perfect for using on a plane.But the problems with this case are many. First off, the thing is billed as "scratch resistant." That's entirely untrue. I've had mine for about a month, and it looks like I've played hockey with it. There are many, many, many scratches all over the case. It is amazing to me that I have the Zune since December with no scratches on the body whatsoever, but then I get this shell and it is heavily scratched with usage that the Zune itself withstood without a single ding or nick. The only thing that I've seen scratch this fast and this easily is an Ipod. :) This shell also, inexplicably, does *not* cover the screen, so you'll need to buy a separate screen protector for the Zune. Not a big deal for me since I already had a screen cover, but I'd think that an item billed as a protective shell would protect arguably the most important part of the Zune. EDIT: I did come across a plastic, static-adhesive plastic screen cover that is presumably supposed to be applied to the screen. However, it is very thin and not at all like the high-quality screen cover that's already on my Zune (see my reviews for info on that screen cover). It's very... Cheap, and I don't think it'd stay in place for long.The biggest problem of this case has to be the reliability of the case itself. The case works by having the front plate snap off the bottom half of the shell, the bottom half of the shell accommodating the whole Zune and the top plate merely covering the front of the Zune. The plate is secured by one push tab at the top of the shell, two hook hinges on the bottom of the Zune, and two tabs by the kickstand (and no tabs or anything to secure it on the right side of the case). Opening the case the first time to get the Zune in was difficult, but after that, it's almost impossible to keep the case on, especially when you're using the kickstand (as the two tabs by the kickstand that hold the front plate to the rest of the shell are also used to keep the kickstand in place... When the kickstand is open, only the one tab on the top of the unit and the two hook hinges on the bottom keep it on). While in the kickstand position, the front plate is not secure, and falls off very easily. In fact, with the kickstand open, if I hold the Zune face down, it falls out of the shell. If you leave the kickstand closed, the Zune is secure in the case, but if the kickstand is open... However, the newest problem with this case is now that I use the kickstand frequently, the tabs no longer secure it closed and the kickstand will just fall open, causing the faceplate to become loose, allowing the Zune to fall out...Oh, and since the kickstand is not a separate piece of plastic, but actually the middle third of the back shell, if you have the kickstand open, the back middle third of the Zune is exposed and not protected by the shell. This shell also has no belt clip, or any means to attach it to a belt or arm strap, which actually is probably good considering how easily the thing falls out.I really only use this case if I'm in the car, or if I am going to watch a movie and need the kickstand. Other than that, the case is really worthless. It doesn't hold the Zune in the case, it's not scratchproof, it doesn't cover the screen... Basically, this is a $24 clear kickstand that offers good protection of the part of your Zune that doesn't need the most protection. Not worth the money at all. I give it two stars only because of the moderately functional kickstand, but I do not suggest buying this product.
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.
This Nikon unit certainly does its job. It is very well-made and solid with lots of adjustments possible. However, for an amateur such as myself it is probably more flash than I will ever use. I also have a Nikon SB400 Flash, a much smaller, lighter and less expensive device, which serves my needs well. What I am trying to say is that one should carefully consider one's planned uses before buying. Regardless of this, the SB600 is a fine flash and for those who need its many capabilities it can't be beaten. Buy it and enjoy it!
many would think there is something wrong with the price, or that if it's this cheap it must be defective. none of the above. it's cheap and, so far, it works perfectly
I bought this so I could expand my 1 Gb network in my apartment. It does the job very well. 2.5 years later it's still going strong.
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 bought the office to listen to IPod at office. Like the compactness of system and keeps IPod charged.
My brother and I have had to split our time on the internet for a while. (He has a desktop which uses an ethernet cable to connect to the internet, while I have a laptop which requires the ethernet cable to be plugged into an airport) So for Christmas, I decided to give him a gift that would please me as well, this wireless adapter. The install was pretty simple, and then we downloaded the drivers. The PC recognized it fine, and recognized my ireless signal, but for some reason, the computer didn't recognize the wireless internet it was providing. We were unable to figure out why. About a week went by of fiddling with different things, like disabling the ethernet card, on the hypothesis that it was still somehow trying to draw internet from that, but even that didn't work. Finally, my brother found some way to install new drivers for the PCI card. After he did this, it worked fine. I hope this review helps anyone that might be having similar troubles.
I was so impressed after I bought one that I purchased a second one. Unfortunately the first one died after about 4 months. The second one lasted two months. The units only have a 3 month parts and labor warrenty so you basically get to throw the unit away after 3 months. Do yourself a favor DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE UNITS. My problem is not unique you will see lots of post that say the same thing.
Sound quality is good but what makes these great for me is the "twist-in-the-ear" system. They just don't fall out of my ears when I am at the gym.
When I look for headphones to run with, I look for something that is cheap (since they'll be getting drenched with sweat), and comfortable. I've pretty much gone with earbud headphones in the past, and it used to be that them falling out and always adjusting them was a fact of life. Not anymore.I have no problem with these falling out or moving around. The included bag of accessories is very helpful. There are soft earbud covers, and also a larger rubber shroud to replace the one that comes on the earbud already. In addition, there are six replacement discs in three different sizes for the top piece, to help accommodate different ear sizes. I've had no problem wearing these on my long runs which easily go over 90 minutes.Sound quality certainly seems to be good, although you could say that bass is a bit lacking. Honestly, sound quality is not a factor for me when I'm running, since the music isn't really that essential for the run. I'm certainly not going to buy expensive headphones to have them fail.Price is definitely the main thing that got me to buy these.... I got them at $7.99 with free shipping (through Prime), and they're currently only $12.99, which is very low for headphones. The cheapest I've ever really bought headphones is $6-8, so spending a little bit more for something that I'm going to be happier with isn't a big deal for me.I wouldn't recommend any other headphone over these for running, there's simply no need. If you're looking for something a bit fancier, check out Sennheiser's other twist to fit headphones (such as the MX 75)
No problems with this battery. Good battery life in the Canon SD 600 Digital Elph.5 5 5 5 5
As a previous poster already stated this unit only supports up to 2GB SD cards. Unless Philips releases a firmware update for SDHC cards or you have a large supply of 2GB or less SD cards stay away from this unit. Other than this major shortcoming, it's a pretty good device.
I ordered this Power Acoustik Capacitor with 2 farads, but instead I recieved a Cap2 by "Massive" Audio. I didn't bother to call back because it has 2 farads just like the one I ordered and I didn't want to wait longer to install it in my car. Also the packaging was ok. Not great, but ok. I'm not too sure if I will order from the external site. I didn't order through Amazon, I ordered through dealer cost car audio. Other than recieving the wrong brand of capacitor. The delivery process was quick and I recieved mutiple emails informing my confirmation, when it was shipped, and a thank you. Hope this helps.
cheap, and I thought I was just getting a good deal...cheap, very cheap worked once.
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.
I researched mp3 players for months and months, spent hours in electronics stores, read all the Amazon reviews, and never once considered an iPod. Just some sort of Apple prejudice from my formative years, I guess.Then I ran into a review for one of the myriad OTHER non-Apple mp3 players on Amazon that basically said, "Get an iPod. You'll be happy you did. Apple just does things right." I looked into the iPod, and after my initial sticker shock I realized the reviewer had been right. Instead of completely revamping designs every year or two, or coming out with esoteric new models with new gimmicks attached to them, Apple has spent the past 5 or so years PERFECTING the iPod. It is truly a beautiful machine, from the pristine exterior to the elegant controls and interface. Case in point--if you pull out the headphones while a song is playing, the player automatically PAUSES the song, and lets you restart it when the phones are back in. This is but one example of the many thoughtful features of the iPod that other manufacturers couldn't even get their kludgy machines to do.There was a learning curve for me, what with converting everything into iTunes and all, but the trouble it took was FAR outweighed by the pleasure of owning such a stunning piece of electronics. I am sure the iPod will only get better as Apple keeps making new models.That said, I have some advice for anyone thinking of buying one:A) Research and choose a case for your iPod BEFORE you bring it home. They're beatiful, but extremely prone to scratches. And you'll want to use it immediately. The case I bought (after a month of searching) was the iSkin eVo2, which came with a screen guard and a click wheel guard. There are products out there that will buff out scraches and dull areas out of your iPod, but getting them on there in the first place just feels bad.B) It's also a good idea to research how to best extend the life of your iPod's battery. There are proven techniques that can help avert premature battery drain, which is apparently a complaint of some iPod users, due to the non-user-replaceable battery.My only two (extremely minor) complaints are: ONE, with the player in your pocket, you have to put your hand all the way AROUND the player to access the controls. That's in contrast to having some or all controls available on the top of the unit. But, they make a plug-in device that puts supplementary controls on the top of the iPod now, so there you go.TWO, unlike other media players, iTunes does not display song titles on the task bar. It's a minor pain to have to click over from what you're doing just to figure out who's singing. On the other hand, with the player minimized and set to "On Top Always", you don't have to deal with that, either.Buy an iPod. I'm serious. I don't give perfect ratings on anything, but truly the iPod is one of few things in this world close to perfection.Enjoy!
Here is the deal. Shortly after Microsoft started manufacturing their Sidewinder "Precision Pro" joysticks, people began to see the the benefits of USB. Realizing this, Microsoft modified the "Precision Pro" to be USB AND Gameport compatible. They accomplished this by making a simple adapter which "switched" the stick from Gameport mode to USB mode.Since they have USB electronics inside, the adapter does not need a microchip to convert the output from Gameport to USB. This is product is an aftermarket version of adapter that was included with the Precision Pro. While it is listed as being compatible with other controllers, I have only tested with a Precision Pro.Many other reviews say that this product does not work. What they mean is that it will not work out of the box. You have to connect two of the Gameport pins together (2 and 7) for it to work. You have three options for doing this. You can connect them inside the stick itself, inside the cable before it connects to the adapter, or just rig up a simple jumper. I recommend the latter because it is the quickest and easiest. Just get some thin, non-insulated wire and tuck it into the holes marked "2" and "7" on the adapter. Then simply push the rest of the wire out of the way so it does not touch any other pins.While this product requires a bit of work to make it function correctly, the alternative is to build your own adapter from scratch. While it is fairly simple if you know what you are doing, it takes a great deal more effort and is can be quite infuriating if you know little about electronics.If you want more information about these mods, or about building your own adapter, go to Google and search for "descentbb precision pro". That should bring up a forum thread with loads of information on this topic.
great way to get addons for the games you play on console, so did that and it is nicer :)
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.
HDMI output and great upconversion/upscaling will delay my BluRay DVD player purchase for several years. very crisp viewing of current cheap DVDs on my 37 inch TV.
This mouse which I have bought recently through Amazon works relaly good. The USB which is attached to the computer fits in the mouse when not used. Also, the wireless works a long distance and is fast and easy to operate.
and when my tablet helped me lose 600 photos from my other more powerful camera, alas babylon, this little refurb job had a couple few decent shots of the places that got wiped out in the holocaust
I used it for my computer to connect it to my tv to watch movies. It works great and its easy to use.
I purchased the palm 125 as a gift for my husband. I ended up with it for myself because he was looking for a differnt version. I absolutely love it! For eveything I recieved, the price was spectacular. Everything works wonderfully! Thanks!!
This lens is another fantastic addition to my camera bag. On my crop sensor camera it is definitely wide enough at 17! Takes super sharp pics, and I love the constant 2.8 aperture. You will not be disappointed with this lens! It cracks me up when people review these lenses as if they should be L glass...these are definitely not L! But, if you want to take great pics and still have money left over for food, this and the 28-75 are wonderful investments!!!
It works. Video and audio quality are great and... why paying 10 or 20 bucks for a cable when you can get it this cheap !!!!!!
This is a great remote and was easy to set up. I think they should make the remote with a soft rubber outer shell so it doesn't slip around while using. The buttons are to small and at times you have to use both hands to use some of the functions. I would buy another for my other video room.
I just purchased this recorder and I must say I am very impressed on how easy it was to use. It took me about 10 minutes to set it up and Bam I was recording. I set it last night to record a couple shows while I was asleep and woke up this morning and It was done. I like this player and for the price you cant go wrong. The remote is ok, its small and I only plan to use it when Im using the dvd player so its ok. Overall a good starter dvd recorder.
I've owned my Denon DCM-280 for over 6 months and have no complaints. I've never had a problem with it not reading my MP3 discs, CDR discs, or store bought CD's. The changer works smoothly and quietly. My 6 and 8 year old kids have not problem using the unit. I bought a refurbished unit from Crutchfield and plan to purchase second unit for our basement entertainment system. I selected the Denon unit over the Onkyo MP3 changer because the Denon has a headphone jack and the Onkyo does not. A plus for the Onkyo is that it holds 6 discs, while the Denon only holds 5. If you want a multi-disc player that plays MP3 discs and you might want to use a headphone jack, I recommend the Denon DCM-280.
I have used my new Cannon i960 for 60 days and I am very happy with the product. I have printed over 75 4X6 and 12 8X10 prints and have been completely satisfied with the product when using Cannon glossy paper. When I have used paper from a competitor there is a marked difference. When I show my prints to my friends they cannot believe that the pictures came from a printer. Photo lab quality.
Macally's charger is a simple solution for charging your iPod while in the car (or on airplanes equipped with a PowerPort). You will need a Firewire cable to connect the iPod to the charger! This is important as 4G iPods do not ship with this cable. If you have the cable, this is a five-star product that does exactly what it says. It has a cool blue light that shines while it is charging--and reminding you that you are hooked up. It will fully charge an iPod in just a few hours.If you are thinking about a more elaborate car set-up for your iPod there are options that combine a FM transmitter, a cradle, and a power adapter that would make this device unneeded.Bottom line: four stars for function and design.
Love it. Seals work perfectly. Great for car camping, range duty, and airports especially. It's a bit heavy fully loaded but has wheels on one end which is nice while waiting in airports.Cutting the foam to fit was easy enough -- Google up the crazy ways people do it or just use a big box cutter like I did. You'll probably want to glue the center section down. Some folks don't cut or glue and it works for them just fine, so do some research before carving up your liner foam without a plan. It's surprisingly expensive to replace if you botch it or change your mind.I wouldn't store in this case for long periods of time without regular weapon maintenance. Consider 2x 4oz. desiccant packs inside for good measure if you're somewhere wet or have an older blued/wood gun.[EDIT] Just noticed this product says "for camera" ... it's for anything you want. In my case it's a rifle case. Sorry for any confusion.
I've had the hard drive since October 2007. It's now January 2010 and it still works fine. This drive suffered two(2) fall; two(2) feet from a table onto a rug and about 4-6 inches to a bare tiled floor. Both times it landed on its edge rather than flat. I travel with it a lot so it's always being moved around for the two+ years that I've had it. Most definitely will support Lacie in the future.
I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend. I thought it was a better gift than roses this time :) She is journalist, and she has many interviews, almost every day. She has used it for 3 weeks, and her opinion is that this recorder is perfect. Size is small, and easy to place in her purse, recording time is more than enough for the interviews she has, playback quality is really good, and software included is easy to use.
I purchased this camera for my 4 year old daughter for Christmas. She really likes it. The video journal is awesome! I actually had fun playing around with it. The camera takes better photos than I thought it would. It is very easy to upload the photos into the video journal on the computer. The video journal is really neat because you can put the pictures into the electronic diary, and then put flowers or other cute things on the pages (this is part of the video journal program). My daughter is not quite old enough to type sentences about what the pictures were about, so I had to do that for her.I definitely recommend this product for anyone that likes to be creative and take photos. This is a really neat camera and it comes with the software to upload and create "journal pages". I printed the pages out after I made them, and they were very neat!
I like it very much this camera ... The photos are greats and the videos too. I love it&iexcl;&iexcl;&iexcl;
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!
Overall, I like the frame so far. However, my main purpose for this review is to let you know how to fix the freezing of pictures. The problem is related to the length/format of the filename. If you rename all the images to numeric names, ie (1.jpg, 2.jpg, etc) you will no longer find your frame freezes.Hope this helps someone out.
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!
This polarizer works well and produces the effect I was looking for. Also I made a mistake and bought the wrong size, Amazon handled the return without problem.
It's thin enough but I'd like narrower. It looks good, but not quite as polished as I'd expected. It's reasonably fast. 3.8 GB in reality. I tried the installed software and immediately hated it. It even locked up some XP PCs. Fortunately there is a tool included in the zip file on partition 1 that combines the 2 partitions into one very easily. After I ran it on mine, several friends couldn't wait do the same to their cruzers. Titanium is nearly scratch-proof, so it looks new even after living on my keychain for weeks. I'd have given it 5 stars if not for the crap software on it.
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.
I chose the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 3000-in Dragon Fruit Pink.I just love the color! This mouse is shaped so that it fits your hand nicely. This definitely is a bonus for me because I have a form of Rheumatoid arthritis and it is so easy for me to use it. I do love this mouse and it has not given me any problems of functionality.I do recommend this mouse.You can check out this mouse at the following link.Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Dragon Fruit PinkHope this review has been helpful.
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
This flash worked AWESOME with my D80 and also fits my D800. I t works with the Nikon remote flash system when you need an extra boost for extra effects!!
Great product, but one of the pictures may be misleading because there's a music device. It confuses, it creates some expectation
I like to use this for times when I do not want headphones on but need to be moving around. Works great for it's small size. Battery is AA and last. Easy to replace with rechargeable battery. Do not buy for large area. Anyone who complains probably wanted them to serve as a boombox. Not powerful but perfect for running around with. I have not seen any other options in this size range. Seems a little expensive for size. I've had this for over a year and no problems! As a side note: You can add a cord and use with computer.
The lens is doing just what I wanted. Will be using it alot more this summer. Love not having to manually adjust the camera. Quickly found I didn't like using the manual lenses from my old Pentax film camera on the SLR Pentax K200D body I had ordered a couple of months before.
The machine seems to work but it was designed for the American 130 volt mains system with their flat pin design.I have already pointed out that a robust voltage reducer for the 230 U.K. would needed to avoid burn out.The postage and customs fee was pretty high.My feeling is that there must be a different British option (although everything seems to be imported from China anyway).If the company hopes to sell on the British market (or some European markets), it must provide a 13 amp plug and address the voltage difference as a top priority.David Morris
was what i got. its a great, clear ipod case, its not as scratch resistant as i would like but then again im pretty hard on my ipod. would recommend to whover is looking for an ipod case.
Compared to the higher end models this is a great bargin. Setup took a little bit to understand, but once I got the hang of it I programmed my TV, computer, Playstation, surround, DVD, and projector. Better yet I can switch from watching a DVD to using the computer with a single button. Did everything I expected.
This card was so easy to install. It probably helps that I have a computer science degree, but I think pretty much anybody could do this. I opened up my computer, stuck the card in a slot, and installed the software. I did nothing else, and it works. I haven't had any problems, and I get better, more reliable connections with this card than I do with my laptop's built-in wireless card.For the record, I installed the card in a Dell computer (several years old) running Windows XP Professional.
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.
These speakers are being used with a Mirage S-10 powered LFE speaker in a 6.1 system. It sounds great in my average sized living room. Even in stereo mode, these speakers create a wider soundstage than non-reflective speakers. Of course, not as much as in 6.1 mode, but definitely noticable. The system is powered by an Onkyo TX-SR606 AV receiver. When being used for music in stereo mode, the sheer volume is limited by the physical size of the speakers. If your main interest is music and you are not willing to compromise, larger speakers are probably in order. If you are looking for a theater system and can give up some music capability, I think these are hard to beat. The 10" LFE speaker is a little overkill, but you've gotta love it when the house shakes during the explosion or impending doom scenes.
From the getgo, DVD recording was touch-and-go, often successful (if there were no out-of-norm events during recording). Once a recording is closed, it is fine, butthere were several conditions that would invalidate a recording, and a slim chance of salvaging the DVD if a snafu occured. Finally there was no recording to be done, at all, with the device.
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......
This lens is a great lens for low light and portrait shots. This one should be in everyones camera bag.
This is probably the most comfortable large backpack out there. The big plastic lumbar support gently wraps around your back and gives more support than every bag I've tried. It also have a breathable mesh that lets your lower back stay relatively cool. It had a decent amount of space, not great, and will just barely fit some of the smaller 17" laptops. A 15.4" and below will fit fine.Unfortunately, this bag is poorly constructed. I've had 2, the latter from warranty replacement. The first bag had the interior lining rip after about a year of use. The second bag was even worse. This bag wasn't used much anymore since I got a job in the suburbs with no walking. Even so, a hole has started forming near one of the lower straps from, what I gather, picking up the bag by strap to put it on. I don't overload the bag, it just contains usually a laptop, the power brick, and a few accessories so maybe its 10 or 12 lbs of actual stuff. Kensington has also not honored their warranty with this second bag, stiffing me after they promised to send a replacement.I'm going to buy a SwissGear bag and hope that one holds up. For that first year of use, I loved and recommended this bag to others citing its awesome feel when you need to walk the city. It also looks much more professional and executive than most other bags. Its really a shame, I once really liked this backpack.
I bought this because it was supposed to include a free upgrade to OS-X Lion. But when I try to download Lion it doesn't recognize my computer's serial number, and when I try the alternate route of sending apple a copy of my on line receipt they won't accept that as proof of purchase.What a rip off!I am sending my computer back.Do NOT buy a new apple computer for a month or two until Lion comes pre-installed.
This copier showed a lot of promise when I ordered it. When it arrived, I was impressed by its small, efficient looking, size and was very eager to test it. Unfortunately, I received an error message that paper was stuck before it accepted any paper. Upon opening the cartridge chamber, I discovered a small plastic piece that was dislodged. I placed it in its container. The error message went off and I again attempted to test it. The piece dislodged again and the cycle was repeated. So, the copy machine, purchased new, may be a good one for my purposes, but I won't find that out till I repair it, since the seller ignores everything.
I just bought a new HP laptop computer. (The core duo is a whole lot faster than the old 500 MHz PII in my old Dell!) The reason I purchased this mouse is that with the new laptop, even at the fastest mouse setting, I have to slide my finger back and forth over the touchpad several times to get the pointer from one side of the screen to the other. (It has a wide screen monitor.) So, I decided to get this wireless notebook optical mouse. This is my third wireless optical mouse, one from Logitech which I use on my "office" computer and one which is part of a Microsoft Wireless Desktop which I use on the computer attached to my home theater system.On the good side:1. Microsoft represents that the battery will last for six months. This is a great selling point for a mouse which travels with a notebook 'puter. The battery in my other M/S mouse does last forever, so I do not doubt that this one will last.2. The receiver which attaches to a USB port is small, only about 2" long, has a nice green light to tell you it is plugged in correctly. It can be plugged in the front USB port on my desktop when the Logitech is charging in its base.3. The USB connector fits snugly on the bottom of the mouse for storage and traveling, and turns off the mouse when in its holder, saving power and battery life.4. The mouse is small and fairly light, so it is easy to carry around and stow in a laptop case.5. There was no need to load drivers. Windows XP simply found the "human interface device" and away we went.On the negative side:1. It is small and light. It takes a bit of getting used to because it does not fit comfortably in the palm of my hand.2. The cursor speed is significantly higher than any of the other pointer devices I have. This can be annoying, particularly with the laptop. There are times when I need to use the touchpad to control the cursor. This means adjusting the mouse speed from the control pannel every time you switch between the touchpad and the mouse.Like all MicroSoft mouse devices, it appears to be solidly built, and its small size is appropriate to the purpose for which it was made .. as a portable mouse for use with a portable computer. It does what I need it to do and I do not regret spending the $30.
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.
Second D-Link product owned and I am very happy with it. So far, no problems. Ordered and shipped from Amazon within one week. Very pleased.
A circular polarizer should be standard equipment for everyone with a SLR digital camera, and Tiffen makes a good product. My sole complaint is that I found the same lens in a store for 50 cheaper a week after buying this one...
This Linksys wireless adapter is a good product. I have not been able to explore all its features other than to access the internet. It is indeed a great product for the price. One thing I wish were different is the interface to connect to different networks. It is not very intuitive and took just a few minutes for me to search around in before I figured out how to choose which network I want to connect to. Another thing I wish it had is a help/troubleshooting guide for the program. There is documentation on the CD, but when I don't have the CD or internet access, I am sunk with any individual problems. Those are the only two things, and neither has anything to do with its functionality. I haven't been able to test the range or stability, but it is a good product thus far, especially for the price.
This thing is absolute crap, with even worse support from the manufacturer and Amazon. I returned it, at my expense, to the maker b/c Windows wouldn't recognize it. A month later it comes back to me WITHOUT the accessories I shipped it with. Now it has the same problem again, and Amazon says I'm past the return date--yeah, by one week, and because the camcorder was supposedly being repaired.Don't buy this piece of garbage.
I reject Sony's policy of trying to make everyone use their proprietary format. Yes, you can use MP3 and WMA, but it converts it to Sony's encrypted format. As if they are the MP3 police, you can only download and upload the music several times before it cuts you off. I own this music! I can do as i want with it.
This little item was a complete life saver...came in a pinch to add extra cable length where needed...awesome little gadget.
I recently brought this prior to a trip to/from PA to FL so I could use my MP3 Player rather than deal with piles of CD's. The product worked great. The ease of programing three preprogrammed FM stations on the Transmitter, and setting matching settings on my car's FM2 tuner allowed for a quick and easy change if even the slightest fuzz in the sound clarity was encountered. I had no problems the entire trip. It was well worth the investment. Yea, it's not a direct axillary jack connection to the car's audio system, but, for 2-3 hundred bucks less, and not having your car ripped apart to get one installed, it's a bargain. Well worth tolerating a second's worth of static to switch between stations. So far, in my local driving, I've found one FM setting that seems to work everywhere I travel.
I had a terrible time getting a station to come in even close to FM quality. There was always a bunch of static and the stereo buzzed between songs because I had to keep the volume too high. The high band of frequencies seemed to work best, but then it led to crackling speakers everytime I turned something electrical on in the car. It also seemed to kill batteries at a surprising rate.On a positive note, I loved the fact that it would also function for my son's DVD but in the end, it had way too much static so I hunted for another
After scratching the Nikon LCD protector on my first hike withthe D200 I thought some better protection was a good idea.This cover looked solid, and I rarely look at the LCD whileout for the day, but after my first hike, the cover fell off.It has two thin plastic clips that attach to the camera, one atthe top, and one at the bottom, and the bottom one had broken off.I'll buy a pack of Nikon covers instead.
Works just like the $50 - $60 cables selling at brick and mortar stores. Highly recommended!
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.
Amazon has incorrectly listed this item as an accessory to the Panasonic models ZS3 / ZS1 / TZ6 / TZ7The model number you need for a ZS3 is the DMW-BCG10The difference being the 'G' instead of 'E'
This is an excellent product. The first set was given to us as a gift. We got tired of moving them from the great room TV to the bedroom TV so we bought this item. The rechargible batteries have held up for over a year (first set). With the variable volume control on each pair of ears, they are very effective for senior citizen ears--especially since one pair of ears can hear better than the other pair! I would suggest getting two headsets for two people but if the normal TV sound works for one person, only one headset would be needed for the person with poorer hearing. The reception is good at a large angle and at a distance of at least 35 feet from the transmitter. We like to listen using the two headsets and with no sound coming from the TV. (Some TV noises causes our small dog to bark--this solves that problem.)They are comfortable to wear for at least the time of a full length movie. We did order one from Amazon that was defective and that one was returned and replaced at no charge. Therefore, if the reception is scratchy, the item is defective and should be replaced.
Product came just as described. Nice felt seats cushions the iPad. Has non skid shoes to help old old the iPad in place while doing my thing.
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.
I just realized I've wasted twenty bucks since this remote control does not work with WinTV, which is the solid reason I bought this remote. It is useless, and I can't even return it since I opened the case already.
I bought the Kingston USB drive for about 4 dollars and I got the product within a week. That was fast.I absolutely love the product and comes in very handy for all my product submission, I also keep a few private pictures (wink wink) in this drive and it works amazingly, no problems what so ever.Buy it.
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.
This product did not work from the beginning and I sent it back and bought my son and husband Sandisk MP3 players and they found them very easy to use and I plan on buying another one for my other son.
The pen that comes with the Wacom Graphire pad is notorious for getting broken by first time users. That is what happened to me. Lesson learned.If you need to replace the pen that came with your tablet, this one will seemlessly replace the broken one. Works exactly as it should with no extra installation or configuring to do.
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.
I ordered this looking for an inexpensive alternative to the manufacturer ink. Unfortunately, only 2/3 of the colors (blue & magenta) worked, leaving me with a useless replacement.
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 player almost exactly one year ago .... I was VERY happy with it up until I turned it on one day to watch a DVD and there was no sound. I did all the switching cables and trying it on a different TV and through different audio jacks, but no dice. It was in NO WAY ever mistreated or roughly handled, just one day the sound worked, the next it didn't. Needless to say, I am very disappointed.
For me this is as good as it needs to be, I cannot find fault.
I'm nowhere near the expert some of you appear to be with all these divx talk, although I will look into it now that I own this machine. I bought it for only ONe purpose: to watch non-US encoded DVDs. I found a hack online and was able to watch my foreign movies right away. It's sleek and the remote isn't that a pain to use... 4 because 5 means perfection and what product out there is perfect?
Honestly, I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into when I bought these headphones at a local music store on the cheap, but I wasn't prepared fot the poor qulity of this product. The ear cups are designed to sit on top of the ear, instead of cupping it, and this leads to discomfort and sound leakage. The folding setup is too free-shifting and will constantly fold up as you try to put these on. The Cables leading to the earpieces are a bit on the fragile side, and the 6' cable is both a blessing and a curse. The sound comes through at a nice volume, but the treble is weak, and the bass is rather flatAll in all, i'd recommend further research before deciding to purchase these.
Until now, everything I ever bought from Logitech had delighted me. This one did at first but after a little bit of use, I think this will sit around and collect dust until I throw it away.A remote needs to be able to let you FF/REW in a responsive way. This thing is slow and the buttons are darned hard to find without looking. I need to keep my eyes on the TV, not to be staring at the remote to find the right button.The button feel sucks.Device support isn't nearly as good as I had expected.What a disappointment.
Like everything about it from it's size to the sound. Earphones are great for factory throw ins. Pictures look good on it, colors are great! My only negative was instructions were not detailed enough, it did not tell you how to change time and date. But I figured it out by trial and error.
I bought this hub so that I could easily connect and disconnect my various USB devices when coming and going with my laptop. Unfortunately, every time I come back to my desk and plug in the hub, there are always a few, seemingly random, devices that are not recognized. I have to unplug the device from the hub, wait a couple seconds, and then plug it back in again. What a pain! Unfortunately there aren't many hubs on the market with so many ports, and I don't know if any of the others perform better.
Good product and great shipping. It is absolutely square. I was looking for a screen about 100 inches for my projector, so I bought this. It is 70" X 70". The maximum screen size for normal viewing is about 75" which is not bad. I'll be buying another that is a 16:9 aspect ratio. Easy install and super easy to use.
Wow. I'm definitely impressed by this MP3 player. It is super compact, lightweight, perfect for anyone. It is powered through batteries, so it's super easy to replace. No need to worry about an internal battery losing its charge over time.Another thing that impressed me was sound quality. It FAR surpassed my iPod's sound quality. Amazing.I paid about $90 for this MP3 player, and it was worth every penny!
I bought two of these units from different retailers in September. I have yet to receive a rebate, and customer service hasn't reponded to either of my Help Desk tickets since December.The AR price for this unit is great, but I never would have bought these pieces of junk had I suspected that the rebate wouldn't have come through.Then again, that's the risk you take with rebates. Most people would say "I told ya so".The MP3 players themselves are really chinzy -- cheap construction, limited functionality.
The manufacturers explain all the specs very well, but if you're reading these reviews, you probably want to hear from someone who had used the mini. I have been waiting for an iPod, but didn't want an mp3 player that was as big or as white as a regular iPod. Minis have the bonus of being very small and come in different colors.The little cutie is so easy to use, skip reading the instructions. I use mine with a Ti4 (that's a G4 Titanium powerbook to you Pentium users). iTunes and iPod together make it incredibly easy to put your entire music collection on your computer and select which songs/playlists you want to bring everywhere with you. The transfer of my small library of 1 gig took about a minute, and each time I add songs to the different playlists, it takes less than a second to update all the playlists. I also imported my contacts and calendar from Entourage (or Palm Desktop works, too).The scroll/touchpad is very senstive, but there is a lock button on the top so you can throw the ipod in a bag or pocket and your volume and other settings won't be affected. I also purchased an FM transmitter to use in my car and my other radios around the house. The earbuds for me were too uncomfortable so I got new headphones, and now life is good.The games are crap, but who buys one of these for games? I'm sure more people will add their own reviews which may give you different information than this.
This was the worst item I ever paid over $200 for. Maybe got 20 hours of use-at most. Mintek Digital did not back their product. I cannot believe that the positive reviews did not come from employees or shills for the company. Sent the unit to be fixed. Told me it couldn't be fixed and I should buy a new one or pay $10.00 to get this unit back. I recommend all users contact the Attorney General in their state to file a complaint about this worthless product and company.
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 just purchased this camera. I think it is great. As of today I am still learning to operate it but I have seen no red eye problem, and the color is perfect. This is my third digital camera and it is the best. For a point and shoot small camera I don't think you can beat it. Buy and enjoy
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!
I have done extensive research on many kinds of digital cameras, from Canon to Olympus. This camera was recommended by a friend who knows that most architectures and engineers on the field choose Kodak digital cameras for durability, sharp pictures and great price. This camera is EASY to use and has many shooting modes. It also is small, like holding a deck of cards. Most of all it takes excellent pictures and the price is cheap in comparision to other cameras. Best to upgrade the memory card to 512, it will take over 600 pictures. Also, use recharable batteries and get a AC adapter. Also, get a extended warrenty. I got a 4 year one at Best buy for only $39.99.Dont' waste your money on other brands, if you want a simple, durable and great camera!!!
Printheads went bad repeatedly. They replaced the printer for me. This was an entirely new system and it worked for a while and when it was time to replace the ink cartridges the printer would not recognize them. They were the correct ink cartridges. Now the printheads have gone bad again. It has been more than 90 days since I purchased the first one but only 1 month since the replacement arrived and they refuse to warranty it. The system has been down more than up. Find another brand.
This is a high quality leather camera pouch. Just what I needed for my new canon SD970 IS camera. Dont' buy a cheap case for such a nice camera. Perfect fit. The Napoli 10 is too small. The brown leather is a very nice shade, so much more interesting than just plain black leather. There is even a tiny pocket inside for an extra SD card, but wont be using that since I have an 8 GB SDHD card.
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 bought a new computer last year. Of course I needed more ports than the new computer had, and this worked great.
I love the MD player just wish that Music jukebox supported it as well as the sonic stage. I think the controls on the sonic stage program are hard to understand. and some of my MP3 files are not compatable with the atrc3 system.
Had a great deal of trouble finding out if Napsters protected To-Go content worked with the 605 - finally got mine and they do indeed work (have to sync through WMP of course.)This is a great do-it-all player for those looking for something a bit more robust than the iTouch'es. We'll probably never see the day when Apple allows us to record video content directly to an iTouch so for me this is about a thousand times more usefull - why pay .99 an episode for Lost when I can simply set my 605 up to record the entire season for free?Do your own research, actually look at the pro's/con's of this unit and don't purchase blindly. Too many user reviews here state things they returned the unit for that have information readily available on the web.This unit does cost extra for features/plugins - thats not a negative, only for those of you that did no research would it be a problem. Knowing the cost for the features I wanted helped me pick this unit out, huge hard disc, incredibly speedy video playback (compared to my wifes Zen and my old Zen Vision M) and the ability to record AUDIO and VIDEO from any source.I use this unit mostly for video, however 60 gigs of Napster to-go tracks come with as well - I also record audio from live DJ sets directly to the device, all of which are handled insanely well by this unit.I give it 8/10 heres my breakdown:PROS:-Insanely nice screen, viewing angle is great compared to other similair products-Huge hard drive-DVR Features (extra $$ for the dock)-Web portal is nice for when you are out and aboutCONS:-non-standard USB jack-no place for stylus on unit
I love this filter. I used it to modify my old SLR and the effect is great. I've added this to my portfolio of tools I use in my wedding photography business.
This product is working out great for me. I needed a volume control on the cord and the extra length it provides is perfect.
An RF modulator lets you connect various inputs to feed into the coaxial cable or antenna input on a television. It's the solution to the problem of having a TV that doesn't have inputs for what you want to connect, or doesn't have enough inputs. So, if you have a video input cable from a DVD or a camcorder, but only an antenna connection on the TV - an RF modulator lets you feed the video to the TV.Feeding video over this kind of cable isn't going to give you the best video quality, but it should be acceptable. (To get the best quality, you need a better input - s-video, component or HDMI - and probably a newer TV!) I didn't notice any particular issues with the video quality, it seemed OK to me.The back of the Belkin RF modulator has:- a number of inputs: s-video; RCA jacks for video and audio (left and right); and a coaxial cable for a TV antenna or cable source- a switch to set the output to channel 3 or channel 4- a coaxial cable output to go to the TV- an ohms switch for 75 or 1K- a jack for 9V DC input, for the included AC/DC adapterNot included is any cables at all, not even a short cable to run from the RF modulator to the TV. That can be inconvenient if you're setting this up, so plan ahead. monoprice.com and partsexpress.com are good cable sources.The box is about 6" long by 3.5" deep (plus you'll need room at the back for the cables you're plugging in) by 1" wide (wider if you use the stand). So it's not tiny, but it's about as small as it can be and still offer all those input jacks.Audio is output only in mono, even with a stereo source.You can leave various inputs connected. But you'll probably have to or want to turn off the video feed when you're using the TV antenna, as it may lower the signal quality (or completely overpower it) coming from the antenna.By the way, if you're wondering why a simpler adapter won't do the job ... the video input (from a DVD player, for example) isn't tuned to a TV channel. The RF modulator tunes it (to channel 3 or 4, in this case) so your TV can pick it up properly.
I couldn't figure out how to put them on, there were always air bubbles, but then, I READ THE DIRECTIONS! haha! they work even better than without the screen, and very tough.
The APC BIOPOD is easy to set up and use. It provides great security for just the basic computer use, as well as fast password sign on secure sites and password protected web site accounts.I like the ease of use and the faster sign on capibilities to internet sites and would recommend it to others. Also a fair purchase price.
The Colorsplash is a really cool little camera. It's definately a specialty camera and isn't meant to take family vacation photos, but adds some really neat dimensions to artistic lomo photos. It's easy to use, well designed, and the packaging is cool.
Item was as described. Charges and syncs fine, have had no issues with it. Good price for a cable that is longer than the standard OEM cable.
This is a great 1080P upconverting player and it's unlockable for region free playing. The USB port works good for smaller files either thumb drives or external hard drives, but larger ones it's not watchable because it skips too much. The remote is cheap at best, but the unit does have a very sleek look to it. Over all you can't lose for $60. If only this player can play larger files smoothly through the USB port, then it would be 5 stars.
After waiting for some time to get this lens I fianlly took the plunge, all I can say is it wonderful. It is so quick at focusing and tack sharp, plus add a 1.4 or 2x extender and it rocks !!If you are thinking about getting one, think no more, buy it !!
This product works as it should. I run a linux server off of my cable modem. Over the last few years I've tried using multiple consumer priced wireless routers, but they all (3 of them!) had lock-up issues or slowness. Each time I ended up going back to my FR114P for routing. I now have a complete "Netgear blue box" solution- the FR114P wired router with the WG102 wireless access point connected to it. I also have a Netgear GS108 gigabit switch. All are attached to my Motorola SB5100 cable modem. No lockups and my server is working wonderfuly well (I serve email and web for a handful of relatives.) I'm glad to finally have reliable networking! I've not ever tried to use the parallel port print server- alas all of my printers are USB only...
I was unable to use a single disc from this 50-pack for anything. I tried them on 2 different DVD recorders and 3 different computers. Every single one was defective.This is the second time this happened with Memorex. I will NEVER buy them again. I have since bought Philips DVD-R from Amazon and from a local store to use on the same machines that couldn't use the Memorex and had fine results.
Thanks to my friend, Zabbat, I now have this rational device (which I so admired in his home). I can enjoy watching my DVDs from Germany while smoking fine cigars.
I trust in Kingston. At this time I have two computers and, of course, the memory sticks are from Kingston. It was an excellent purchase and everything I expected. In a few minutes I installed the stick and without any problems the system was upgraded. I use two Kingston ValueRAM memory - 1024 MB - DDR II ( KVR667D2N5/1G )with a Pentium D 3.4 Ghz at home.
I needed headphones for running since the ones that came with my i pod touch are really bad and kept falling out. These fit perfectly in my ear, never fall out and don't cause sweat. I have never been happier with a product because they actually work!
No tax and you get the code right then cant go wrong. Save a few bucks on taxes dont buy from xbox
I got this digital camera as a gift. It was very easy to get started and it was no trouble figuring out how to use it. Its controls are easy and taking pictures are no problem.
It was great to find this! Works well, was easy to find and priced, well, somewhat affordable.
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...
Bought it so I had a long HDMI to plug my laptops into my TV from my couch. Works out of the box perfect.Amazon Prime Shipping got it to me in two days no problem!Thanks!
I love this system, I have had it for about half of a year now, and I haven't had any troubles out of them yet. The matrix mode is very helpful when I am watching tv or listening to music. There are two reasons that I didn't give this system 5 stars. First the cords on the front right, left, and center are too short. Secondly the bass seems to be lacking just a little bit. I think that my issue with the bass is that it is a downfiring bass without a cover over the speaker. I am very protective of the speaker because I have read reviews saying that their cone was ruptured because they set it on something uneven or dropped it, so I have it elevated on a flat piece of wood about an inch away from the ground. Unfortunately this kills most of the thump the downfiring configuration gives it. It is easy to compensate for with the attached remote. I would recommend this system to anyone and everyone who is looking for a logitech brand sound system; this system marks the end of the better quality systems put out by logitech so far. Here's hoping that they get back on the ball and make a new awesome system.
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.
It's small, it's plug and go. The rebate was a bonus. I use it to bridge my 802.11n to some of my A/V and DVR, etc. devices that aren't wireless (but happen to be conveniently all in the same location).
This product worked for about a good month then it just stopped working, It stopped picking up feed from my tv. So i recommenend do not buy one. My expensive HDMI cable still works fine.
Garmin Vehicle Suction Mount with 12-Volt Adapter for StreetPilot C Series (010-10609-00)So easy to place the order, arrived sooner than I expected. The adaptor seemed new not used. It cost me about 25 dollars less than it would have if I purchased it through the Garmin manufacturer.
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.
I've had my GoSpeak for just over a year and I like the compactness of the system, good sound and flexibility in connecting in mics and computer. Recently though the master volume knob has developed a short in it which has made the system unusable. I'm still waiting to hear back from the manufacturer on how to fix this. For a $400+ sound system, I would expect better quality than a flimsy master volume knob that has shorted out. I'll update if I get a resolution from the manufacturer.
It works at serial speeds over a USB connection, so it's not the fastest solution. But if you have an older Palm (I use a IIIxe), it may be your only solution. And while there are other Serial-USB connectors available (Keyspan and Belkin make two), they're much more expensive than this now-discontinued option.I had some problems, which I only resolved recently by accident. After downloading installing Palm Desktop 4.0 (the included CD has only 2.6 for Mac OS 8-9) and fiddling with connections repeatedly, I had no success until I happened to open my Login Items under the OS X System Preferences and noticed two Palm background apps which needed to be loaded at login, but weren't. It was the first time I knew anything about these Login Items, although they might have been buried in the Desktop 4.0 documentation somewhere. Two checkboxes and a logout and login later, I'm up and running.
I bought this bag specifically to use on a family trip to DisneyWorld. I wanted to carry the camera but also wanted to have the ability to bring a couple jackets, water bottles, money, etc... I was able to carry everything I needed plus the camera in this one bag. The only thing that I would change on this bag is getting rid of the waist belt. There really isn't any need for it and I find it a bit annoying and a place to catch the bag on things as you are walking around. Other than that I think this was a good purchase.
I can't believe how this thing has changed my life. Words can't describe how wonderfully convenient it is to always have every phone number, address, web page (yes, web page), note, recipe, book, email, etc. IN MY POCKET all the time! Not to mention the calculator, calendar/appointment book, word processor, spreadsheet, checkbook, stopwatch/timer, todo list, and it is just infinitely expandable. My only (minor) complaint is that the springboard modules are so dratted expensive. Do, not walk, run to your computer and buy this immediately!
i married this to my onkyo 805 reciever. all i use this for is SACD play back and performs 100%. i could not be happier with the performance and the component matching that this unit brings to my home theatre. the sound of SACD is also incredible.
We are very happy with this system so far. The MP3 functionality worked perfectly the first time with both CD's and a flash drive. The only major drawback is that the "random" function doesn't seem to work in MP3 mode, so we always have to listen to the songs in the same order. Other than that, the system looks and sounds great.
I had the exact same experience as one of the spotlight reviews: Cable reception is worthless, and so is the customer service.I couldn't get it to recognize my cable signal any better than black and white and fuzzy. If I switched it to antenna instead of cable it would recognize channels 1-13 clearly, nothing above that. There's something wrong here, because I've never had a problem with any other device.So I tried calling customer service since there was nothing addressing the problem in the user guide or the help website. After being on hold close to an hour I boxed it up and it's going back.There are aspects I like about it, but without the basic functionality of cable reception it's useless.Until now Sony was the only brand I wouldn't buy because of serious quality issues. Now I have to consider adding RCA.For those of you that like it and it works for you, splendid! For those of us that are disappointed, it's not because we don't know any better, it's because it doesn't work.
This is the second Altec Lansing docking station I have purchased. The first one works great, but with this one you really have to mess with it to get a signal.
However, since I now have my kindle in a case, I suppose the added strength from the gel skin case might help if dropped. Can't hurt. Adds a little color to the black case, also.
product arrived in big box-but product was cut in half-discs were all over the box-shoulda used a bigger box-several discs were not recordable-due to packaging, if u are buying this many discs buy them in the store instead.
Although i have problems using this cable with my hard drive it seems to be caused by the hard drive but not the cable. I haven't yet tested the cable with another device but it looks like as described and the shipping was fast.
Moves nice and slowly (if you like that sort of thing), yet with plenty of mystery to uncover. Brings characters alive from another time.
I have ordered replacement toner cartridges in the past, however, this was not the same quality. Print quality poor;toner smudges on page. Very disappointed.
I purchased this for my Dad for Father's Day, and he has not stopped raving about it. He can now look out his window in coastal Maine and read the names of sloops rounding islands far offshore. The price was so good, I hoped it wouldn't turn out to be cheaply made. Thankfully, the optics are powerful, and the housing is sturdily built for years of use. Note that a good tripod is included (not made clear on the product detail page). I'm VERY pleased with this purchase.
Really a cool addition to my MacBook. I already had a messenger bag that I wanted to use as transport for my New MacBook but needed something that provided a little more protection. This case is sAweet, I especially like the little elemental label, it's B.A.
tried it on a 1ghz machine with 40gig to backup; worked too slow to be useful.
I got this little piece when I was in vacation to Eastern coast in July 2004. After more than 2 months usage, I felt obligated to write review to help other buyer to make their decision.1. Outlook: it has a shape as triangle for the corss-section, which make it really grabby while jogging. I take off the strap, coz I don't like anything hanging around my neck, even it's weightless. The shape design make it very resisstanct to shock. I fell it down to the concreate graound from 2 feet high, it works well without any trouble after that:) Can't imagine If I am using a harddisk mp3 player, what will be the result?!2. Button: 3 buttons on one side, which handles power, programming tracks, changing EQs and play modes, and changing the player from MP3\FM\DVR; 5-way navigation stick on the second side will handle everything else; a hold button on the third side. The player has quite a bit of functions, so the user interface can take some getting used to. Also the LCD with green backlight, make you could operate even in dark. the only drawback is the navi stick make it almost impossible to operate with only one hand.3. Menu: I updated the firmware as "UMS" from the support of IRiver's web site. then I could use it just as a small compact flash driver with USB interface under both WinXP and Linux. The greatest feature of the player is the latest firmware revision is the "Xtreme 3D" DSP mode together with a full 5-band equalizer, which presents a much wider, deeper soundstage, without messing up vocals or imaging. The player supports MP3s, WMA files, and also has a built in FM tuner. (Newer models also support OGG) The DVR/repeat function is really nice while I am practicing my french language. It always picks up where you left last time.4. earphone: Sound is awesome! in the mode of 128K+ MP3 or 96K+ WMA, the sound from the player is excellent even without the Xtreme3D activated. The iRiver is easily one of the best sounding portable players of any type available, but it needs quality cans to really work its magic. be carefuly when shopping the earphone. The iRiver can only output 10mW @ 16ohms per channel, so high powered earphone like Sennheiser HD-650s aren't going to work.5. misc: the battary could only last for 3-4 days, with daily usage for 2 hrs, shorter than what they claimed to be. maybe it's because I am using rechargable battery; although 256 MB space needs my requirements, the speed of transfer is painful, transferring a whole albums at 150 MB costs about 5 mins, corresponding the transfer rate is ~0.5MB/sec.Conclusion: It's a pretty good mp3 player, considering the price is dropping from $150 to $120. Nothing is perfect, so, it's worth of the money you invested into. Remember, People always get what they paid for.
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.
I've had my MX500 for about 4 years now and I've never regretted the purchase. The mouse is very precise, fast, and the ergonomic design makes it a pleasure to use. It comes with software that makes it intuitive to use, right out of the box. The Mouse Control Panel lets you customize any of the buttons to whatever you want. The scroll button on the top is great when you're weeding through a long web page and don't want to bother with the scroll bars.The all-in-one piece left and right button is great too. It makes the "buttons" long so there's a wide area that you can press on either side instead of the smaller buttons you see on most mice. The touch is nice too, just a small amount of effort makes it click.I guess the thing I like the best about this mouse is that it doesn't have the old roller ball which always seemed pick up lint and dirt which made it non-functional so it would have to be taken apart and cleaned. None of that with this because it's optical. I would never buy one of the old roller ball ones again after using this one.All in all, a very good mouse. Two thumbs up!
After about an hour of the cable guy trying to get everything operational we finally changed back to the cable company modem and found out that this Motorola modem was no good. Went and brought the same one off the shelf in Wal Mart, plugged it in and no problems. Frustrating after waiting a week or so to get this. Ended up returning this unit.
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.
This bag is probably the best thing I've bought all year. I have been hiking with this bag for the last week and I have had easy easy access to my Canon Rebel TX and the bag is lightweight and safe for the camera. My only complaints are that the zipper needs coaxing to open all the way, my lens cap gets squeezed off as I take it out sometimes, and I wish there was a little bit more room in the extra pocket. I was worried about the strap being uncomfortable, but so far no problems. I am taking it to Europe this fall and I might buy some sort of padding to make sure I am completely comfortable with the bag since I'll be carrying it at all times. Overall, I am very pleased with the bag.
The Harmony 880 is an excellent device and I highly recommend it. It is surprisingly easy to program and works quite well. There are some bugs in the programming modules for various devices and even with reprogramming I could not eliminate unusable menu items or cryptic menu items such as an "E" that appeared on the screen for my PVR control menu. However, Logitech has excellent support and they will reprogram problem menu items for you and then all you have to do is log on, connect the 880 and the fix will be downloaded to your device. The 880 has replaced 5 remotes and made my life much easier. It handles quite a few sophisticated functions for my devices. For example, I only have to use my Yamaha YSP 1000 remote for setup. I rated the 880 4 stars only because of the programming bugs.Update 9/13/2012. In the past year, the 880 has become pretty flaky. It regularly loses state of the system information and I have to invoke help which takes forever to get every device off or on. It also refuses to turn the system on unless I first press the off button. I did have charging problems as so many others have reported, but cleaning the contacts fixed this. Before giving up on charging, clean the contacts. I'm now not too happy with the device as it continues to behave erratically even after reprogramming it on my computer.
This product is nice but I feel it is expensive for what it does. Basically it's a piece of plastic that sits on your desk, has an AC adaptor that plugs into the wall, and has the custom Apple connection for power where you can set your AirPort Express. You can accomplish basically the same thing by using one of the custom Apple extension cords that come with the Apple laptops. However if you don't have one of those, have the money, and want your AirPort Express on your desk for whatever reason, it's a worthwhile buy.You do have to push a bit for the AirPort Express to sit properly in it.
Let me just say this is a sweet little number. I'm a new TiVo owner but I'm already thinking this is the best thing to happen to television since the remote control. I bought this for my wife for her birthday. I don't watch much TV so it really was for my wife. Well after getting it set up and running I tinkered around and have to say "WOW!" All that stuff people say about TiVo changing the way they watch TV is totally true. Throw out the VCR completely for anyone who's still hanging in there. I can't say enough good things.Two reasons for the 4/5 instead of the perfect 5/5. One, if you can, go with the DVR offered by you cable company. They are cheaper, have nearly all the same features, and are easier to setup. This brings me to my second point. THE NUMBER ONE BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH TIVO IS YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PHONE LINE TO SET IT UP. Once it's set up and even if you have to reset it you can use your broadband network at home but the first set up has to be with a phone line. I'm in an all cellular house and so no phone line. There are a bunch of people tooting on secret back door ways to do it. WITH THIS MODEL those only work for reseting and after initial guided setup. I had to take this to my in-laws house and use their phone line for the initial set up.With those exceptions, we're TiVoing away!
Since I used everyone else's reviews to choose my MP3, I should write my own review now that I have it. I could not decide between this unit and the I-River models, but now that I have it I think I made a good choice. Since everyone wants to know the bad side of the products, here are my only gripes.The cover for the USB cable will probably break off, and it is not doesn't open while in the case, so you have to take it out of the case and fumble with the cover to connect to the PCBeing so small it can be hard to fumble with the buttons while on the move.The plastic case itself is difficult to put on and off and will probably break.The little earbud headphones sound pretty good for a throw-in pair, but there is enough cord to jump rope with, which will be awkward to jog with. I will probably buy another set instead.I like the neck strap, it is higher quality than I was expecting, but I still would preffer an armband for jogging.The software is very foreign and difficult, even the english / grammer has errors in several cases, but now that I found that you can just drag and drop in windows explorer, I will probably just not use the software.So all in all this is a fun high quality gadget with some cheap accessories that bring the rating down a notch, I cant say anything about how it holds up since I just got it three days ago, but it does not seem too fragile.
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.
Ok..This player seems to be great. It plays most things you throw at it. But it only last for about 6 months. I have had mine for 6 months and it just stopped playing. It wont even power up. I may have played 20 dvd in the unit. Called Philips and they say sorry but they wont warrenty it. They only have a 90 day warrenty. Pretty lame I think. They offered an exchange unit for $45 and I pay all shipping. I would look elsewhere for a player. I paid $75 when I bought it and only got 6 months out of it. That isnt very good reliabilty if you ask me.
This was a Christmas present for my son. It quit working about two weeks after Christmas.
Thank you for a wonderful product I just love it.....and such an ellegant product
This is the 3rd Mini Disc Player I have had; the 2nd Hi MD. Got it to replace one that was stolen, which brings me to my first point, if I had a hard drive player, and it got stolen, I would have had to replace all the songs I had previously transfered. I have 5 HiMD disc with about 3500 songs. I am able to share discs with my wife, can't do that with a HD player.I just tried the tape transfer and it works great.My only complaint is I think the "100x" transfer speed is a bit of a stretch. It is faster than my last one, but not 100x faster
The pictures make it look so much bigger than it really is. It isn't big enough to laminate an 8x10 piece of paper. It looks like its more for pictures or small things. My husband was so disappointed, we'll probably end up selling the thing without using it, because he needed one for normal-sized papers. Very disappointed. Lesson learned that we'll get the measurements and not go off of price the next time we buy something.
I am very pleased with this player. I have found that I must stay away from Kenwood &amp; Sony, they gave me nothing but trouble. This item, however, has been a dream. The only problem I face is the automatic resume function. Even after I have removed a CD and turned the unit off, it wants to resume at the last track played (even with a different CD.) I wish I could turn that function off. Otherwise, it has been a dream. It is nice and sturdy with lots of functions the newer models don't have. I found my unit at a usually overpriced Sam Goody type store really discounted due to it's production date (some 3 years ago). I snatched it up since it has everything I have been looking for. I would recommend this unit to anyone.
Haven't opened them yet to verify that they're genuine, and not refills, but the delivery time was AMAZING!!! If the contents are as good as the delivery service, they're as good as gold!
I have a large collection of slides shot in the past 20 years. Lots of good shots on FujiChrome100 and Velvia50. In the past I've had a tough time getting good prints from them from regular photo labs, and pro printers cost too much.I have experience with an older Nikon slide scanner, and I am getting much better results from the Epson V700 bed scanner. I see image improvements to 6400dpi, I scan to tiff at 48bit using the Epson software, then adjust color and contrast in photoshop cs2. I get very good results even from some warped slides where I always had focus problems when printed in the lab. Its very exciting to see these pictures again.Despite good reviews of this feature, I have yet to find an acceptable result from the included automatic dust removal, both hardware and software based. The dust is gone, replaced by strange pixelation. Much better to remove the dust by hand using the CS2 repair tool, which works like magic for me. After dust removal I increase sharpness using smart sharpening, and save to jpg. Its amazing the detail that emerges with a little sharpening. Resultant jpg is 20-35megs, but is compatible with local printer's fuji frontier printer. With the control I get from manipulating and color-converting the digital image, I get prints that come out exactly as I like, better than any enlarger-based print I've ever obtained.I won't claim the v700 will scan better than a modern slide scanner because I've never used one, but the results I get are certainly better than I expected. It is surprising to me that these slide prints are on par with what I get from my nikon d70.Bed scanning of slides is pretty fast, about 45 minutes to scan 12 slides when scanning to my pentium m laptop. It take about a minute to put the old slides away and plop new ones into the holder.Installation was super easy. Just install driver, plug in, start scanning. But the documentation isn't so good. There is a lot involved in getting a good scan, its sort of an art. You'll need to read a bunch on the internet. When you first get the printer, play with all the settings, scan the same slide over and over with different slide-height settings, resolutions,etc, until you find what works for you. Have an idea what you want to see, then try stuff and see if you can make it happen. Like I said above, the auto dust removal might be convenient, but the results won't withstand close scrutiny. Ditto for the scanning software based "color restoration", "sharpening", or anything else. Just post-process the 48bit tiff in photoshop.I played around with the included silverfast SE scanning software, but found the interface clunky and there was no functional improvement over the included epson software, so I don't use it. The included detailed scan manipulation functions are all available in photoshop, so I don't bother.When scanning photos (as opposed to film or slides), the resolution makes a huge difference. Some resultions will alias the print pattern. Getting a good scan from a print requires patience.
This facial trimmer works wonders! It eliminated all my facial hair without pinching my skin and it does not itch. I would highly recommend this over using razors on your face! I used it for my upper lip and my eye brows.
What a great item to have in your bag. I took some night pictures of the city skyline the other night and this item helped the shots come out crystal clear. I could have used the timer but the remote is so much easier. I can see myself using it often.
The Amazon HDMI cables are just fine by me. They are reasonably priced and I can't see or hear the difference between this cable and the high-priced Monster cable which I also have. My HDTV is a 32", 1080p Samsung.
The hinges makes a 'click' sound when i move it, and no amount of lubricant has managed to solve the problem. but other than that, the binoculars is great for the price.
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.
I tried to load a playlist from WMP and twice the transfer failed. On the third attempt the player locked up and was unrecoverable (even with the reset button).I tried to contact iriver america by phone, but I was on hold until I gave up. I sent an email and a week later received a return email telling me to fax all of the information I had already emailed and wait another 48 hours to be verified as eligible for support. I returned the unit for a refund, and I'm waiting to get my ipod nano.I really wanted to like this player. The sound is good, the usage is intuitive, but the software is buggy and support is non-existant.
This product has made our TV watching so much more enjoyable. My husband can listen to the volumn he likes and I can listen to the volumn I like. He says the headphones are comfortable and he would not part with them for anything. I would recommend this product for any couple who has stuggled with one spouse who has hearing loss and one spouse who does not.
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.
I searched 4 or 5 locations and the best price was on Amazon for this big screen Sony.
This is a simple converter, but it's working very well. I use it to connect my guitar to an old powerbook g4, and I've had no problems.
I use my CP200 on a regular basis. My previous battery lasted for several years with regular use and charging. This battery is already acting like it doesn't take a full charge and the radio chirps after a transmission, sometimes only halfway through a shift. I am uncomfortable having to depend on this product. I will not buy it agagin.
Bought mine in June 2004. The manufacturing date on it is May 2004.I have just lost my first bulb on July 23, 2007. Just over 3 years of heavy daily use. Went ahead and bought me 2 replacement bulbs for $145.00 ea. I have never had any picture problems or any disatisfaction with the picture or sound quality. Maybe I just got the pick of the litter. Anyway I am happy with my sony and I am thinking about buy 2 to 3 larger sony HD Projection TVs (60in or 70in) before Jan 2009.
This Samsung Yepp Mp3 player is a great bargain for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money for a player, but still get good quality. The 32 mb memory that comes with it is standard in this price range, but I would suggest upgrading to 96 mb with a SmartMedia card considering they're around $.... With the 96 mb. you can play about 25 songs at a good quality (128 kbps). If you stick to the 32 mb then expect around 7 songs of good quality, 10 at so-so quality.The pros I feel about this device are:The Price- At this price you can upgrade to a 96 mb player for about $... when other 64 mb players are around $...+The Volume- Many portable sound devices are never loud enough, but the volume on this gets extremely loud. Even in noisy rooms you can still drown out your surroundings listening to your tunes.The Remote- Considering the price you wouldn't expect to get a remote. The remote has 9 buttons, and a hold switch. It is LED and lights up everytime you press a button. The downfall to the remote is that the headphone jack and the remote cord are on the same side making them tangle easily.The Cons I feel about this device are:The belt buckle- Along with the player, remote, headphones, etc. you get a belt buckle which is extremely hard to use. It is a pain to slide the buckle onto the player and then the strap covers over the remote plug and the hold switch.The software- The software is "ok", but not the greatest and most user friendly. I encountered a few problems when first trying to configure my device. Make sure you have the player on when you try to double click on the player in the Real Jukebox. The software also has cd ripping ability, but the sound quality is only at 96 kbps, not the greatest.If you are looking for a Mp3 player that is easy to expand at a great price this is a perfect buy, but if you are looking for a player that is extremely portable, then I might suggest looking for a different one.
Wow. It's so nice to have a product do exactly what it's supposed to do! Just plug in the card and fire up the computer. As soon as Windows gets done organizing everything, you're connected. A+ MSI!
Stylish and handy, its pretty nice to work with and doesn't look like a dud.
It doesn't work properly. I can charge the Ipod but it doesn't let me sync. Sent an email to the seller but no answer so far!I am very disappointed with my purchase!
This might be a bit of an unusual usage for this equipment but I use my ART as acompressor for mike audio fed into a vintage AM Amateur Radio Transmitter.This device is great to guard against modulating more than 100 percent while providing a "non clipped" natural mike audio sound.Heck, I might just buy another one....Let me just sum it up...... WOW!!!!!nuff said.
Every now and then a book and an author come along that blow me away. I just read both SHADE OF THE MAPLE and THE GRAVEL DRIVE...and I can't stop thinking about the characters and their stories. I searched through kirkmartinbooks.com, hoping he had another book coming soon..and he has signed copies available of GIFTED."Gifted is a timeless story of love, courage and redemption. In the shadow of New Hampshire's granite hills, three people with little in common find their lives indelibly intertwined.Devan McAllister is a misunderstood seventeen-year-old, a thorn to those frustrated by his ADD, yet content within. Devan lives life on the fringes of high school by choice, but suddenly finds himself at the center of a life-changing struggle. He begins to hear classmates' thoughts and feel their emotions. Devan must choose whether to embrace his gift or run from it. An intricately woven story with richly drawn characters, Gifted reminds us that true love is selfless, and that our weaknesses are often our greatest gifts."Can't wait to read it!
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.
Creative's Zen Nano Plus is small and light yet it can hold so much music and it also has an FM radio. I take it with me whenever I go running--which is 6 days a week. I highly recommend this music player which is easy to use and inexpensive. -Harry from Fremont, CA
the quality of the pics are excellent!the only con is the movie that you can take is max 3 min for every clip no matter how big is your CF card......
I was searching for a cheap modem for a Pc i recently built and deceided to take a chance with this one.As it was cheap and only cost me around $...Modem was very easy to install and worked right away without any hassels.I did not even need to load the included software,i just installed it into the Pci slot on the Pc.Windows XP recognized it quickly and everything was up and working.Excellent!
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.
Since I travel a fair amount I need a laptop for the portability. But when I'm at my home location I love being able to slide my laptop into my Kensington Laptop Desktop and use a real keyboard and mouse - I can type and click much faster. Since your laptop rests at an angle, the laptop screen is elevated to a much more comfortable reading level. It also allows for a good airflow to dissipate heat from the laptop; something I always had problems with when the laptop was resting on the desktop since I would normally have documents and a notepad laying next to the letter. The black trim with the Kensington logo is actually a clip for holding papers - this was another nice, handy feature.I checked out as many other laptop desktops or stands as possible before buying this Kensington model. For under $40 this was hard to beat. Most were either brand specific docks and were much more costly, or they just elevated the laptop slightly and didn't allow you to rotate the laptop up to a 45 degree angle (this really helps raise the screen and get it closer; which helps when you have a full size keyboard in front of it). I love this accessory and you can't beat the price!
The Logitech Harmony 880 remote control performs exactly as advertised, replacing all 5 of my audio component remotes, the software made setup a breeze and the remote was controlling most of my equipment within minutes! It did have trouble setting up my DVD player automatically, so I had to "teach" it using my original DVD controller which took less than 10 minutes. I have only two very minor complaints, the selector buttons for the activities are way too small, and my components are a little spread out, so trying to point the remote at the correct component for that activity can sometimes be annoying. I would recommend this product to anyone with more than a couple of audio components they need to control. This is one of those essential pieces of technology that no one should be without!
This product is a genuine apple item. It is an easy way to charge you ipod. It is compact, easy to carry with you and is worth the price!
These discs are amoung the worst I have used. I get an error from 3 to 4 out of five. The ones that do record play fine.
I have owned a GPS from Magellan and Garmin. My TomTom is the tops. I have had all to often a person tell me that they are not on GPS'r or MapQwest only to enter the address into TomTom and viola, there they are and here i come. People are always impressed and want to know what GPS i own, so they can buy one.
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.
I bought the RS-140's to watch movies on my computer.The Headphones had reasonable sound quality and the headphones themselves were pretty comfortable (not quite tight enough on the ears for smaller heads).The glowing problem was a hissing background noise when the headphones are switched on. At first I thought it was The audio source. So I Tried a few different ones. No Change. Then I thought mabe It Was interference. I checked my cordless phone, my computer monitor, and my wireless network, even thought it is on a different band (2.4ghz). Then I tried the 3 different channels on the base unit, and the autotune button on the phones, and nothing cleared it up. I live in a very rural area, and there is no other interference. It's just "normal" operating noise for these RF based headphones.It's not too noticable with music going, or with loud TV, but if you are watching a movie, with periods of quiet dialogue, it will drive you nuts. You'll be switching back to your wired headphones as fast as you can. I wish I would have payed more attention to the reviews I read about the hissing!!
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 camera was purchased for our 4 year old son for Christmas. He received an overwhelming amount of gifts and he went back to this camera every time. He has discovered he can record his voice and play it back, take pictures and add art/silly pics on top of the picture, and play games on the camera. It does not take great pics, but it is a toy and he loves it. He and his 2 year old sister have dropped it, but it continues to work. We have not uploaded or printed any pictures from it yet. We are very pleased with this purchase and it's price.
I got this carrying case for aLG HS201 Slim LED Projector... it fits the projector perfectly. One side holds the projector, the other side holds cables, remote, and there's enough space for other doodads like memory cards, and even a micro tripod. Recommended!
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 recently got my pair of 770's and they are stunning. Now being relatively new to the headphone world i have very few reference points, however in comparison to my Sennheiser HD 595's These are equally (if not more) responsive at higher levels, while still providing deep heavy bass. If your looking for studio quality, and want to be able to rock out to some heavy bass tracks on the go as well, I highly recommend these.
Bought in a rush at China-mart, to help a Chinamart-E-machines used for biz documents only - to run a better display? It probably does work for adding multiple monitors on "some" systems, but as we found out, and as reported throughout the review sites, if you need a "primary" card, this is a big waste of money. I didn't think the reviews could be telling the truth when they reported it actually slowed some machines down, but that's exactly what it did to ours. For the money, it's crazy not to get - anything else. . . If you have a PCI-E (express) slot, you can get a card for half the money with 2-4 times the memory and a better chip right here on Amazon~~~
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.
This bag has plenty of room for 2 bodies and four lenses. Canvas construction helps repel water. The only problem for me is the two front pockets, fairly narrow, hard to get my big hands into. Overall, a great bag!
This portable hard drive is a great solution if you are looking to carry files from computer to computer. 20 GB is a decent amount of space in my opinion and hookup is a breeze.The only drawback is that it is not USB-Powered like the portable Zip drive. That means you have to carry the power adapter around too, which makes it less portable in my opinion.Extra adapters can be purchased from the iomega website. Leave one at home and the other at the office and you will have complete portability.
This cable works perfectly, anyone who says you need to buy more expensive cables is nuts!
CyberHome = Worst quality products.Email CyberHome three times. No response.They don't support their products.
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.
Not much to say about this product except that it works and works well. I have an Audiovox radio that I bought the boombox for and I later got an Inno from Woot.com. With the adapter, I can use either radio in the boombox. The Inno allows me to play recorded XM and personal MP3s on the boombox as well.
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!
I purchased this for my daughter for her birthday. It arrived very quickly. My daughter says it is very easy to use, however, it does not charge her ipod. You still need to connect ipod to computer to charge.
This hard case really enhanced the use of my Palm by allowing me to carry it everywhere in my back pocket. By having it accesible all the time my Palm has become a great enhancement to orginizing my appointments and address book. I love this. If I ever upgrade my Palm to a new model I will be sure to get the hardcase for that model as well.
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.
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!
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).
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
This is an excellent product. Just plug it in. Ready to go. Very quiet. Worth it. Only 4 stars because the 160G is really only 149G. I was a little annoyed at that, but maybe that is because it is preformatted?? However, I am satisfied. So think about how much space you need, and maybe think about Western Digital's 200G Hard Drive too.
I purchased a set of these cameras as part of an outdoor surveillance system and both the daylight and night-time images have proved to be surprisingly good for the price you pay. The built-in heater seems to be functioning as advertised as our night images are clear and free of fogging. The night vision seems to drop off at around 50-60 feet.Unlike some of the cheaper outdoor (plastic) camera housings, this camera features a durable metal housing which gives it a more "expensive" look and feel. I only wish Q-See had given this model a pan-tilt-zoom option. The lens is good for an overall "parking lot" view however it would have been nice to be able to switch out the lens for a wide-angle lens. Even though this camera is only rated at 420 TV lines, I found that the image quality beats theQ-See QSD360 Outdoor Vandalproof Dome CCD Camera (Color), which is rated at 480 TVL.Pros: Durable housing, good image quality, night vision suprisingly clear, priceCons: No pan or tilt add-on option, no wide-angle view
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 bought 4 sets of these to use for a school fundraiser. We were spread out over probably 20-30 acres and used the radios between 6-12 hours a day. Most days most of the radios still held a charge...the cool thing was that when the rechargeable batteries went dead, we just popped in four AAA's. Though Uniden told me in no uncertain terms that these radios weren't designed for this type of use, they performed quite well considering the price. It did seem like the batteries lasted better as time went on, so I think maybe they should be charged longer than the recommended 16 hours the first time they are used. I'm buying another set!
I've had no problems with the CF card since I've purchased it. SanDisk is reliable company.If you ever do have problems with a CF card, just try reformatting it as that often fixes the problems.
I got this filter for quick use and it's great but there's one thing that's not so convenient about all rounded grad. ND filters, you cannot control the dimmed space in the image as much as you can with a flat grad. ND. All in all it's good and of decent quality.
Length:: 0:34 MinsI bought the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 a few years ago because I read that it was a top performer for cameras in this class in Consumer Reports. I haven't been disappointed. I've taken thousands of photos and have been happy with the way it performs. The battery lasts an amazing amount of time, approximately 325 shots, longer than any similar camera I've owned in the past. It features a 3x, 7.9-23.7mm lens, equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera. Maximum aperture ranges from f/2.8 to f/5.1, depending on the zoom position, and remains under automatic control. You can customize key operations to assign recording mode, exposure compensation, white balance, ISO sensitivity or self-timer functions to the left/right controller buttons. It's easy to change these settings by simply pressing the left or right control button. Most of the time I have it on "Auto" for point and shoot convenience at parties and such, but when I want that special picture and I have the time to adjust the settings it's nice to have that option.This camera creates superior images in lighting conditions that are challenging for other cameras. You can select aperture priority, shutter priority, or just select one of the unique "Best Shot" modes to enhance your images. The 0.9-second continuous shooting mode and low light assist, help to capture sharp images such as fast action or low light. scenes.You can use the MPEG-4 format or high quality movies can also be taken in VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) at 30 frames per second. The videos equal the quality of some point and shoot video cameras that I've seen. You can record voice-only audio or up to 30-second audio memos that are attached to still images. The Calendar feature shows a monthly calendar with thumbnails of photos on the day they were taken. You can also store special photos in the "Favorites folder." There is an Album function that indexes your photos in HTML format so they can be viewed with any modern web browser.The camera has 8.3 MB of built-in memory, and it has a memory card slot that lets you use removable SD and MMC type cards like this one that I useSanDisk 2GB SD Memory Card (SDSDB-2048, Bulk Package). An easy operation copies images between a memory card and the built-in memory. It has a nice, big 2.5-inch liquid crystal display and a 3X optical zoom lens.I'm posting a short compilation of photos I've taken with this camera and I'm also posting some in the "customer images" section above since the video display is pretty compressed to fit here. I hope this helps you in making a decision on the camera.
I purchased this lens as a gift for my son. He is crazy about it. And since it was at a great price, so am I.
Very good printer. Extremely easy to print photos. Only issue is that I need to turn it off to boot up my computer and then turn it back on and reset my paper choices, etc. Even with that issue, I really like it for everyday use and photo printing.
Just got this TV in yesterday. (8 May 07) Here's my total experience. Hopefully after reading this mini-novel you can gain some insight and this will help you decide on your HD/LCD/TV. I gain nothing from promoting or slamming this TV so here's my opinion. The HD picture is excellent. The sound is pretty good. The picture/screen/view is fantastic. A lot of reviews have been slamming the sound pretty hard but it's not that bad. It's clear and accurate. It's just not the sound you might be used to from an older console or CRT type television where there is plenty of room to install a big speaker...anyway sound is fine. No background noise but any bass or lows either. I'll eventually upgrade to surround sound...no drama here. The service and tech support have been pretty darn good. After I received this TV, I immediately plugged in the regular cable feed and the picture was miserable. I thought I had been taken. I subscribe to Charter digital Cable with HDTV. After getting the HDTV receiver, boy was I surprised. Suddenly, all the normal channels 1-80 look great. All the HDTV channels look amazing. No complaints here. I had been reading all the reviews on the Samsungs and Sony's and Sharps etc. I spent a week or so comparing the 4065 the 4095/6 and the 4061 and a bunch of others. I went to Best Buy, Sears, Circuit City and others and stared at all the HD displays. Finally I found a great review and some guy called Mr. Samsung on CNET forums explained all the differences and likenesses. I decided on the 4096D. I got a fantastic deal with free shipping from One Call for around $1800. I had never done business with them but after researching rip-offs and reviews I went with them. Customer support was good. Delivery was great. This TV Rocks. Finally I hooked up my Wii with Call of Duty 3 and Wii Sports. Looks great. Not fantastic, maybe just a little grainy with CoD3 but I'm completely happy with it. This is a 40inch screen. Wii Sports looks excellent. The Wii is not HD so the game resolution isn't Hi Def but is does look very good. Kids would be totally happy with it. Adults will be satisfied with the channels, inputs and picture quality. I highly recommend this TV if you want to save an around 500 hundred bucks then go with this TV and get it from One Call.Oh one more note. I read a few comments about bars on the side or top on the screen. Haven't seen those. Maybe it's the feed or source. My screen/pictures looks excellent.
Love this item, works great, sound is awsome. Charge it, and take it with me onthe weekends. Love it
Do not waste your time. The purchase is buggy and you will end up fighting customer service. Buy direct from microsoft. https://points.microsoft.com I doubt they will post this review but maybe it will save some people the headache I had.
The 4 Port Slim USB 2.0 Hub is a very compact and portable USB 2 hub. I was able to easily plug in the device and attach my printer, headset, and mouse, which all worked fine without using the AC adaptor. The design works nicely, with 2 ports on either side which makes plugging everything in easier. Matching these characteristics to an affordable price, I am very satisfied with this product.
I bought this case for my Canon 3S-IS in spring of 2007. It worked fine for travel in Africa and I have also used it around Seattle when shooting. Like any product it has Pros and Cons--Pros: it is well made, compact, and provides reasonable padded protection for your camera inside a suitcase or back pack. The camera fits in one way: with its bottom down and with the lens pointing out towards the silver Canon PowerShot badge. It allows me to carry it securely on my right hip by threading my belt through a sewn-on loop on back of the case. I liked this because the camera is heavy enough that it begins to irritate after 10 or 15 minutes when carried around my neck with its strap. The strap fits completely inside the case by layering it on top of the camera or it can be left protruding out of the case as if it were a small purse.Cons: it is a tight fit and you have to educate your hand on how to get the camera into and out of the case without knocking off the lens cover and smudging the lens. You can minimize this issue by leaving the straps outside the case and pulling your camera out with the straps. Just undo the Velcro top flap, unzip the side zippers and lift it out by the straps. I also wish the mesh pocket inside had a zipper closure instead of an elastic-rimmed mouth which does not close 100% securely. You could possibly spill out and loose one of your tiny SD memory card placed in it. I managed to cram extra batteries in the bottom, but never needed them. [I used (4) Powerex 2700 mAh for 2 days of heavy shooting and still didn't need new ones.] I kept my spares in a backpack so the camera case had more room.
I just plugged this in and put on my desk and now I have no problem plugging in phones and external data drives without clamoring around to find an open port. Love it!
I didn't really know what to expect when I ordered these. You could describe me as an average person who has HD tvs, etc. but isn't big into the tv world. All I knew when I ordered these was that I was kind of burned out of paying $30+ on a HDMI cable every time I bought something HD. So, I decided to give these a try. There is no difference! Now, if you're the type of person who is REALLY into this type of stuff, then yes, maybe you will be able to see a difference. If you're like me however, you will be peeved about how you have been spending big money on a silly little cable for so long. We had a $40 cable hooked from a HD cable receiver to a 40" Samsung 1080p HD LCD, and we switched them for a second to see if we could tell a difference- we couldn't. I purchased two of these cables, and one is to a new HD tv we bought and another from a PS3 to a HD tv- all work great! I can't tell you if it will hold up or not, but heck, even if it goes out in a year or 2, you could buy a few a these before you ever match what the stores are charging for them. I don't think I will have a problem with it however.
I found the previous reviews very helpful when trying to decide whether to buy this TV or not. I received it this week and I am extremely happy with it. The size is great. Many of the 15" TV's are bigger. The picture is very clear and sharp, the sound good. One of the problems that previous reviews mentioned was that the sound was not loud enough in the DVD mode. I do not find this true. Like all my other DVD players and TV's you have to turn the sound up a couple of notches when in the DVD mode, but I have no problem hearing it. One thing that I especially liked was that the power cord plugs directly into the wall socket. You do not have to use one of those bulky power supply converters that come with most LCD TV's. I bought this TV to use in my motor home and it is great. The cabinet size is small, no bigger than my original LCD TV, just a little thicker. It weighs very little, so is easy to move around and store. The picture and sound are good in both TV and DVD mode. All in all, it is a great little TV for the price. I would highly recommend it.
I recently got the chance to use my Targus TXL617 17 XL Notebook Backpack as a carry on flight bag. It is very comfortable to carry and has room for quite a bit. I had my laptop, 5 books and some things that would not fit in my checked baggage and was left with plenty of extra space. I highly reccomend this bag
Perfect fit for my Canon A710, with just enough room for a SD card and 2 extra batteries. I can now throw it in my purse and not worry about scratching. The only thing it's missing IMO is a strap. I'm not willing to take the time to thread the camera strap though the little hole in the top of the bag, so I let it hang out the side.
The Kensington docking station is a great product, we own multiple versions in our office. This particular one I received from one of Amazons venders was obviously a returned item. It had been STUFFED back in the box, with two pieces that had fallen off. Luckily they were easily re-attached.
This is a great product that also works great. My wife and I travelled to Rome, and yes, we are still married. I used it with a Garmin Nuvi 350. It provided detailed maps with superb vocal direction. I will never travel again without a Garmin GPS.
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.
No question about it. The Philip is the best, even if it's not the cheapest.
I purchased the SanDisk 1 GB MicroSD Card for my son as he has a cellphone that has built-in mp3 player and camera and he needed more memory for his music and pics. We just retruned from vacation and not only does he still have all his songs to listen to but took 240 pictures to show family and friends. I receved the memory card in a short amount of time and I would recommend to anyone looking for one.
I bought this tv for my daughters bedroom (she's 6) and it totally fits right in to a kids room!!! It really is very stylish looking and works really great. The remote is a little strange to figure out at first and has mostly really small buttons on it, but its really cute since it is shaped like a ladybug. I will definately be looking toward the Hannspree's line when I have to buy anyother tvs!!!
Yeah often times there are good deals on this (regarding price) but the points are self explanatory. They work... and you get it instantly.
Before I purchased this item, I sent an email to iogear's customer support asking if it supports Windows 8. Their reply:"Hello,IOGEAR does not have Windows 8 support for the GUC232A and Windows 8. However we use a Prolific 232 HXD chipset in our device and you can find Windows 8 drivers using this link.(...)Thank You,NathanIOGEAR Service Support"Based upon that response, I ordered the unit, only to find that it did not work. The Prolific driver download includes a utility which can be run on a Windows 7 PC, so I checked the GUC232A and found that it does not have the PL-2303HXD chipset required for Windows 8, rather, it has the PL-2303HXC chipset.When I advised iogear of this fact, they said that they had forwarded the problem to their "Product Managers". I requested a refund of my purchase price, since I can't return the opened product to amazon; but iogear refused, so I have another useless piece of PC hardware.By the way, the "Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (Prolific PL2303HX Rev D Chipset)" sold by amazon has the correct chipset and works as it should, for little over half the price of iogear's product!
Having previously owned all Kodak's (CX6330, CX7430, CX7530, & C875) I thought this camera would be an easy choice since I am familiar with how to use their cameras and from the specifications this appeared to be an improved version of the C875. I also picked up a Panasonic TZ3K 7MP camera to see which of the two that I liked better since that was another camera I was interested in. So, during this review I will compare the Z1275 with the Panasonic and the previous Kodak's that I have owned. As a note about myself, the majority of pictures I take are of natural landscapes, lakes, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife. Rarely do I take pictures of people and I've never used the video function on any digital camera that I've owned (that's what camcorders are for) so I will not be reviewing the video function because I never used it. I also do no editing of images on the computer and expect a camera to take photos that look good without enhancements. That being said, I will review some problems I had with this camera that I believe need to be addressed by Kodak in order to make better products.Shot to shot processing timeThis was the biggest problem with the Z1275 and the main reason that I ended up returning it and keeping the Panasonic. Whenever you take more than 3 or 4 pictures in a row with this camera you get a message on screen that says "processing" with a little timer diagram which will go for about 5 seconds during which you can not take another picture. When it finally stops and you take another shot you get the same message again. If you want to wait till it actually stops processing you will have to wait 10+ seconds but will get the message after the next three shots once more anyways. I have never experienced this with any of the previous Kodak's that I have owned except after using the burst mode feature. While taking pictures with the Panasonic in my other hand at the same time using identical Sandisk Ultra II 2GB cards in each I could take about 12 pictures while the Kodak was barely getting 4 or 5. If you plan to take pictures of wildlife or sports this will be a very frustrating problem since time does not stand still while you wait for the camera to process an image.Missing firmware/hardware problemsOver time I have found that Kodak has constantly removed things that I like from the camera's firmware for no apparent reason. First off, on my old CX6330 there was an option to turn off the digital zoom but they have removed this option from all subsequent models from what I can tell. As someone who has never and will never use the digital zoom since it results in very poor quality pictures I would like the option to turn it off. Second, this camera does not have the AF assist lamp that my C875 had and I found to help out a lot in nighttime shots with a moving animal as it allowed me to take a picture while not actually looking at the screen and just paying attention to where the assist light was pointing. Third is the problem that Kodak's images are definitely over compressed, the average file size I had for pictures was about 1.5MB in regular mode and less than 1MB in close up mode, which is equivalent to just about any other camera manufacturers 3 or 4 megapixel cameras. I believe that this is what causes the shot to shot processing time to take so long since it must compress the image so much. There is no reason for this given today's cheap memory card prices and the low cost of large hard drives to store images on. Fourth, the main reason I was looking for a new camera is that my C875 would occasionally shut off while taking a picture and the photo you took would be corrupt and gone forever, unfortunately this also occurred once while using the Z1275 and I have read it in other reviews. Lastly, another problem with my C875 was that every once in a while for no apparent reason it would give an error message that the memory card needs formatting and I would have to remove the card and put it back in and then it would work, this happened to me with the Z1275 also. I have lost many shots of turtles and other things due to them submerging in the water while I fumbled around removing the memory card and replacing it and this is definitely a problem. Before anyone says it, I have 6 different memory cards from different manufacturers and that is not the problem nor is it a problem with dead or the type of batteries I can say from trial and error.The flashThe flash on this camera is very weak and not placed in a good position. You will have a hard time properly illuminating anything more than 5 or so feet away. Also, I had the problem that sometimes it will not fire a full flash, it seems to throttle it down and will let out this half flash that you cannot make any brighter in the firmware. In close up mode when using the flash I noticed that due to the design of the camera and the flash being over the lens you will have a shadow from the lens in every picture less than 3 feet away. I never had this problem with the older CX models where the flash was off to the side of the lens and everything would be illuminated well even from just a few feet away.Image qualityI found that when comparing the image quality of the Z1275 to the Panasonic that in close up mode you can magnify the Kodak's images more on the computer without resulting in quality loss, but other than that the Panasonic was the clear winner even though it has 5 less megapixels. When taking outdoor shots of a tree surrounded lake I found that the Z1275 would have very poor detail in trees seen in the distance where you could not tell one from the other and they would look extremely washed out. Green trees in the distance would appear white and dead when they actually were not. While taking pictures of a Bald Cypress tree with foliage in it's reddish/orange color phase the Kodak transferred that color to the entire picture including the trunk of the tree which was brown. Also, I found that the camera would misrepresent colors and close up mode pictures seemed to have a bluish green tint to them. In close up mode I took some excellent shots of a green treefrog but could not get the camera to focus on smaller things such as caterpillars no matter how hard I tried. When taking pictures at full 5X zoom every single picture was blurry even when steadying myself against a tree or seated, essentially making the optical zoom selling point useless. I never had this problem with the C875 and only rarely got a blurred image with that camera, so I don't know what Kodak changed with this one.No viewfinder/LCD screenI don't know why Kodak has decided to make cameras without a viewfinder and it is one of the main problems that I had with my C875 and the Panasonic also. When given the choice I prefer using a viewfinder rather than and LCD screen especially when taking photos outdoors in bright lights or while wearing sunglasses when LCD screens are essentially useless.ConclusionI ended up returning this camera and keeping the Panasonic. Kodak seems to be taking steps backward with each camera model and concentrating only on increasing megapixels for bragging rights while making poorer quality products. I would not recommend this camera unless Kodak releases a firmware upgrade that speeds up the shot to shot processing time and fixes the unknown shutdown and memory card needs formatting error message issue. I lost over 30 pictures while vacationing on an island this summer with my C875 due to the shutdowns and will never risk having a camera with that problem again.
After seeing such a low cost for this product, I decided that it was worth taking a risk on a generic toner cartridge rather than paying the extra money for the name brands. It works, but just not very well.Things started out great with the cartridge producing crisp, rich, black text equivalent to what I had seen with much more expensive cartridges. But, after a few weeks, I've noticed that the cartridge is failing to properly print things on the far left side of the page.If you're printing things for yourself (to-do lists, directions, etc.) then this low-cost alternative to a name brand toner cartridge will work great for you! But, if you're printing things for school or work, you'll want to spend the extra money to ensure you're getting quality, reliable printing.
Bought this TV about 6 months ago and was bad from the get go. First off, the TV quality was horrible. Then around 3 months later I started getting a line down the right side of the screen. Because of that I decided to call Akai's customer service (which is not toll free). They told me that i could return it but i wouldn't get a full refund. So because of that I am stuck with this crappy so called "HD"TV. Stay FAR away from this item, go buy a VIZIO instead.
I am totally happy with my RM-AV2500 which was an upgrade from a RM-AV2000 and it cost $200.00 less (under $100.00)!Unlike other newer remote controls, this one is programmed by the user without having to go on the internet to get it programmed. The manual is easy to understand and it's easy to find what function you want to set or change.When the batteries get low they need to be changed in 24 hours (once every five months or so depending on use). The touchscreen buttons are easy to "hit" and are not too small. I like the "circle directional" buttons like the new DVD remote controls have and they are programmable too.It's uses four "AA" batteries which makes it lighter. The back light can be programmed for two different brightness levels.The real power to this unit is the "learn function". If the supplied codes aren't exactly right four whatever you want to control there's the "learn function". Using your original remote control you can program a signal from it into the RM-AV2500 easily. It doesn't have to be used for just audio or video devices. One of my twelve "Component" buttons I use for my air conditioner.Each of the twelve "Component" and the three "System Control" buttons can be programmed with up to 32 steps which execute with one push. The RM-AV2000 could only handle 16 steps for each of the three "System Control" buttons.I've only touched the surface of what this universal remote control can be programmed to do.The only drawback to this unit that I can find is that one can't make up their own lables for the touchscreen buttons even though each one of these command buttons (except two) have four different lables to pick from. That means that all those buttons have a total of 34 lables. The touchscreen nemeric keypad buttons have two or three lables of their own including numbers.I removed the batteries from five remote controllers and put them away because this one is the only one I need.
I have 3 computers at home: Mac with OSX, Windows X64 and standard Windows XP.First off, the driver support is FANTASTIC! Even on the mac. I was shocked to see they nailed it. My wife doesn't need my help even yo fax from her Mac. Driver setup was painless. (Many vendors really lack on the mac side of things.I also have native 64-bit drivers on my XP-64bit machine and the drivers for the regular windows are solid.Plus you get network printing, faxing and scanning (for all my mac/windows computers all for around $100! (with rebate) You can't beat that price for feature ratio. I was a bit scared at first to see that many features in such a great price, but I'm definately sold on Brother products now.Yes, some of the mechanical designs of the paper tray and plastics aren't as robust as expensive HPs, but it still prints fast, smooth and cheap (ink cartridges are separate colors and cheaper than HP's) text quality is crisp. Haven't tried high-end photos on it yet though.
This is a great battery. It it easy to use and last quite a long time. We use our camera all the time and the charge last quite a long time.
My son bought what he thought would be a great sleeve for his MacBook at Best Buy but it ended up being over an inch too big and his laptop slid around in it. I did some research online and found this brand was highly rated, then went to Amazon, located one and purchased it. My son loves it, I love it, it fits like a second skin yet isn't hard to put the computer in or take it out. The biggest selling point for me was not only the fit but the extra piece of the same material the sleeve is made of that is under the zipper so the zipper doesn't rub against the computer and scratch it. I highly recommend this product over any others I researched. Two thumbs up and five stars!!
I am delightfully surprised in this product. With the Otterbox I can take my 2nd Generation iPod Nano to the beach, the lake, the river, out in the rain and fog, camping--well--everywhere, and not worry about exposing my Nano to the elements, damaging the Nano by dropping it, or soaking it should it fall into water while in the Otterbox. I performed a test by immersing the case into a large pot of water. I let it float for awhile, and then I weighted it down. I jiggled it around in the water, as well.The case was in the water for about 2 hours. Within the box I had placed a piece of folded up papertowel. Not a single drop got through to the papertowel. I don't plan to swim while listening to my Nano, but should I be around water while listening to it, I feel very secure knowing the Otterbox is going to keep my iPod protected should my Nano be dropped accidentally into water.Another feature that is icing on the cake, for me, is an attachable/detachable lanyard! One of the best features going for the iShuffle was the fact that it could be hung around your neck. I much prefer wearing my iPod using a lanyard to hooking it onto a waistband or belt, or stuffing it in a pocket (if one is available).
very simple product that keeps your gps within reach. there's nothing i would change. would recommend to everyone for outdoors.
I love this remote. I have had several universal remotes in the last 5 years but this is the best by far. It was a very easy setup and works perfect. My wife likes it too because if she messes something up (like not pointing the remote at the devices)the remote will help her get all the componets working correctly.
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
This product was everything I expected and more. The price was the best I could find. The shipping was prompt and arrived in time for my school work.
I am puchasing my third Magnavox HDTV today. I am very delighted with the picture and sound quality of this TV. It started out with just one, and then I was hooked. I am replacing the last "tube" set with a 32" Magnavox. You will be very pleased with the quality, and and a reasonable price also.
The other one star reviews have it right - this thing is junk. I knew at that price it wouldn't actually put out 650 watts, but I figured it would still be alright for the no-frills system I was building. Wrong! Even on Day 1 the system doesn't post half the time, and if you're lucky enough to get it turned on and see a voltage reading, it is about half a volt low on the 12v. Avoid at all costs!
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.
Considering we paid a third of what it would have cost us to purchase a "better headset", this was worth the price. The radio feature does not work well, you have to be very close to a tower to get reception and static is very loud when you use this feature. We bought the headset for the intercom use anyways and it did really well as long as you keep good fresh batteries in it. You may have to super glue the clip on, it does slip off easily.
The Kodak C613 is a great little camera. The pictures are a good quality and it continues to amaze me how much memory it can hold. My son likes to take video and if the camera isn't moved too quickly, the video is very good.
Good board. Recommend loading drivers from MSI web site. Note: it has only one IDE so if you have a CDROM and DVD drive you will need to plan for one of the HDD or CD/DVD to be a SATA. It did have an issue when I hooked up two IDE HDD drives to perform a disk copy. It would not recognize the drives when set to Master and Slave. It would only see both drives when set to cable select on the drive jumpers. Final configuration of drives was a 160GB IDE HDD with a CDROM IDE both set to cable select and one DVD-RW SATA drive.
This firewire cable is simply great. Not much more you can say about a cable is there!
The Netgear GS105 and GS108 gigabit switches work well with mixed port speeds. I have had problems with other brand switches that drop 1000bps port speeds to 100bps when another port has a native 100bps speed.
I like this product. It came on time with a very goodpricefortheproduct.It's a cecond time I buy it & it works great for me
This is a great keyboard / touch pad. The range and battery life is good. The only reason I gave it a 4 star is that the bluetooth dongle provides no other services. Probably Logitech decided this way to make installation easier (and it is really a snap). However the Bluetooth standard was invented to provide a service that enables up to seven devices to connect to the PC via the dongle. For instance, if you have a bluetooth headset that you want to use with Skype, you are out of luck. You may try to connect the keyboard via a separately purchased dongle, but that did not work for me: Either the headset, or the keyboard worked, but not both at the same time.
Purchased this to connect my iPhone 4S and Studio Neat GLIF & Serif to my dSLR. The item works as advertised.. a shoe mount to tripod thread. If you're looking for a simple, effective way to do the same look no further!
The SMP-1 is very inexpensive. It's much lighter than my other monopod and has easier to operate flip-locks for the extension sections. The head flips in one direction, but with that you can angle the partially extended monopod to brace a camcorder against your body. The monopod has a minimal foam handle grip at the top. It has only a short wrist strap so you can't use the strap to help brace the monopod by using it around your neck, or carry it that way either. The monopod extends to 60&quot; and collapses to 17&quot;. I doubt that the monopod is very durable, but it's light enough that it won't be left behind either.
What can I say about a product like this? It works, was not expensive and is durable.
This receiver is by far the best Sirius receiver on the market, period.
Just the best Christmas present. FABULOUS! Picture perfect at a good price. Delivery prompt. Unpacked by shipper to see if damaged. Again good. Price great and no shipping charge and no taxes. Easy set up. No questions of manufacturer required. Just ready to go. Reset on standard color and not showroom vivid.Regards Dave Wise Florida
Small, cheap and does the job. I don't know why it is not possible to find this type of device to retract cables elsewhere to use it with other appliances.
The carry case is a big uncool thing. You need to be a great manager to habdle the carry case. Hardly your SD card holds in it. No strap to hold the case. You need to use camera's strap. Not worth of the money spent. The design seems to be 50 years old. I am not happy with the product. Recommend no buy.
This thing has a range of about a foot, with really poor quality sound. It may be as good or better than other transmitters that are available, but it's still pretty lousy. Not really as good as standard FM, probably halfway between AM and FM, and interrupted by the occasional static. I modified it as described in the websites that describe how to do such things, but the sound is so crappy, that it's hardly worth the price. The modified range is about 50 feet.I realize that it solves a problem of allowing an MP3 player to work in your car, and there aren't any good alternatives, but but this isn't going to make anyone really happy. It's just a barely passable solution. It does what it's supposed to, and if you modify it, it has much better range, but it's really not a great result.UPDATE: I really wanted a product like this, so I bought the "whole house transmitter" right on Amazon and it works. Near FM quality sound, decent range (about 40 feet). It only broadcasts on one of 6 channels, but at least the quality is acceptable if you can find an open one, and it punches through weak stations so the channel doesn't really have to be completely clear. It's 3X the price, but that seems to be what it takes to get decent quality sound.
This is the second pair of these binoculars that I have owned. They are fantastic and very durable...well, they won't survive when you run over them with your car, LMAO, but I liked them so much that I bought a replacment.
i loved this DVD player since i got it 2 years ago, it has operated flawlessly until i got the H07 flaw the other day. I thought i had just overworked it so i let it cool for a few days and looked it up in the manual. After repeatedly trying to reset the player (like it suggests in the manual), i looked the problem up online only to discover that IT IS NOT FIXABLE!!!!!! guess i'll have to shell out another $200 for a dvd player. my third in 4 years.thanks for the info guys.-P
I was in the market for a set of headphones that would fit my child's head without slipping and be durable enough to withstand the handling of a six year old. This was the perfect solution. I was pleased with the fit, the durability, and the output of the sound!
Refurbished item as good as new. Very fast shipping. Very pleased with this vendor and the purchase.
This is a great product for a great price... It worked right out of the box as I expected it to. The only tricky part in the install is to configure a static IP address on the machine used to configure this, but if you owned a wired broadband gateway before(like me) you would know this like the palm of your hand. I have 2 desktops and 1 laptop connected and I can watch streaming movies on all at the same time. I am yet to test out the print server feature, but I would have paid the same amount of money without it too. BTW all my cards are D-links (2x DWL-500, 1x DWL-650)
I bought this player 2 weeks ago. It's one heck of a deal for the price the picture is great and the unit is slim and it will fit anywhere. I've owned about 4 DVD players and I really like this one. It's great because I download movies and clips from internet and I can burn .mpeg, .avi and DIVX formatted movies to a CD and watch them on this player.My friends are going to buy this unit also because they like the sleek looks of the player and also all it's features. I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND buying this DVD unit.
This cassette works work. No discernible music degradation at all. My only advice is to make sure you do not have long pauses between your songs, it will change sides. adjust your volume using both your cassette player and your source for optimum sound.
TERK VR1 is a fantastic product for a fraction of what others brand ask for. It took me 5 mins to connect. We rarly have to touch the volume control. I am very satisfied. Thank you Audiovox for another fine product.
Ordered this for my daughter for Christmas. I was surprised that it was so small and compact when it came. was totally surprised by the quality of the sound that came out of this small device. Well worth the money spent.
even with the extra accessories you'll need (you definitely NEED a case, NiMH batteries &amp; charger, &amp; larger flash memory), this camera is a value. it takes amazing pictures, can't fault them for a 2MP camera, and the manual options are fun even for an amateur to experiment with. it's big flaw is its size: it is heavy (about 1 lb) with the batteries installed and too big to keep in a pocket. thinking about going with the much more portable elphs.
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.
Provided sofware doesn't work with Windows 98 / XP. Unable to get the adapter to work with Win 98.Using XP its reliability is very low: random software errors. I've got it to work using XP own wireless control software, not the Belkin one provided.
This player no longer plays dvds. Half of the dvds that I bring home, this player won't play. It's a complete crapshoot.
If you are an insurance claims appraiser or adjuster, this camera will make your life simple. You just can't take a bad picture. It gets all the details. Crisp and clear.
Another great product from Sandisk, I wouldn't expect any less. It even came in a little bag that stored the card (in a little plastic case) and the card-reader. The USB input is even protected by a plastic case as well. And of course, the card itself has the high transfer and read speeds that is guaranteed. Can't go wrong with this card.
arrived timely and works as it says once programed and installed properly. I would recommend this to anyone installing an after market stereo who wants to keep their steering controls
Returned my Epson c64 for this printer after reading reviews. Best decision I made. This printer rocks! Well worth the money, prints phenomenal pictures and quick to!! Look no further if you are in the market for a printer the answer is with the i860!
I've been using my Nikon D80 with an inexpensive 2GB card (Edge ProShot, whoever that is). It was faster when copying to the computer than my last CompactFlash card, but I never thought about how it would work with the camera; a couple of sites and reviews I'd read said that it wouldn't make much difference where the camera was concerned. Fools!I shoot RAW but I know a lot of people shoot JPGs at Fine resolution so I tested with both. I put the camera into motor drive mode on each one to see how long it would go at full tilt rapid-fire mode, and how long it would go before the cam quit taking shots.JPEGEdge ProShot: 12 shots in 9 seconds, then 88 more shots in 111 seconds (at an inconsistent rate)SanDisk Extreme III: 106 shots in 104 seconds. Very steady framerate throughout.RAWEdge ProShot: It shot 6 raw frames in 5 seconds, then started shooting at a rate of one frame every 5 seconds. I didn't wait around till the buffer was full.SanDisk Extreme III: 11 shots in 6 seconds, then a mighty 189 more in 80 seconds!The Edge ProShot says it's a 130x card, SanDisk claims to be a 133x card.(Now, I just noticed that I had the camera's Exposure Delay on from when I was doing some macro and long-exposure shots, so the framerates for both would be higher I think with it turned off. I'm not going to redo the tests, I don't want to hammer on my camera that hard. The comparison is clear enough here.)The computer test: The read speeds between the two cards were equivalent whether I used the Sandisk reader or my old one -- on Windows they read a 1.04GB file in around 81 seconds on windows, and little faster on a MacBook Pro, about 71 seconds. The SanDisk wrote the same folder a little slower -- 96 seconds on Windows, and 81 seconds on Mac. The Edge Pro? It was over ten minutes, on both Mac and Windows, with either reader! I can't explain that, but it certainly shows why the SanDisk was blowing the doors off of it in the camera test.Both cards were freshly formatted using the D80.As for the card reader:It's nothing to write home about. It showed no speed improvement over the Chinese cheapie Adorama sent me, on either Mac or Windows. It's prettier I guess, but the form factor means I can only use it in certain USB slots on my computers without blocking other slots.Final conclusion: The speeds on the SanDisk are basically where they should be for what it is. The no-name Adorama sent me has disastrously slow writes, which translates to terrible performance in the camera, where it counts. I don't know how different, say, a 300x card would be in the camera, but at least I can confirm that all ~133x cards are not made equal, and the SanDisk performs predictably and speedily. And the card reader is fine, too. And it's nice to be able to shoot 530 Fine JPGs or 326 RAW files without having to stop and dump. But mostly I'm glad I have this so that my rapid-fire shooting will be usable, where before it was not.
I have owned lamps from this company for years .Oh what a difference a decade makes. My old lamps are still beautiful. The new one was awful. Literally and figuratively, it couldn't hold a candle next to this imposter. Spend a little more and get something else-almost anything else.
It was quick and easy! The code came right away. I would really recommend it. I got my points instantly.
Well, each cable was .23 cents.... I can find no reason to pay more than that. The cables work perfectly! The shipping was more! UPDATE!!! I've been using them for a about a year now. Still perfect!
can almost be too loud, but great quality sound and comfort, esp. considering the price
I have a 800MHz Pentium III. This computer is not the newest computer, but it is not an obsolete computer either. I bought 512 MB (2 256dimms) of RAM and to my surprise, the computer only recognized half of it! The problem is not the computer, in the PNY web site there's a warning about using this &quot;high density&quot; memory with old (1999 and older) motherboards.When I saw the following, I knew this has happened to a lot of people before me.From the PNY web site:7) Why does my system only see 25% or 50% of the total memory installed?AnswerOlder (Pre 1999) systems may require an older memory module design that PNY and most other manufacturers no longer make. Some of these modules are still available, but they are not generally easy to find. The modules that we now manufacture use a high-density construction. These new modules will not work properly in your older system. If you have already purchased a module, and that module is not working in your system, return the module to the store where you purchased it within the time of the return policy.If you are running Windows 98 check "MSCONFIG" to make sure that your system is not limited to a set number of megabytes of memory. Go to "Start", select "Run", and then type in "MSCONFIG". Press "Enter", then go to the "Advanced" button at the bottom, and look to see if there is a check mark in the box that says, "Limit memory to". This should be unchecked. If you make a change here, you must reboot before any changes will take effect.
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.....
Recently bought my 1st laptop, a Macbook 13" and needed a case. My walk to work from where I park is about a 3/4 mile hike; not bad, but I usually carry a sling backpack that is filled! Bought this case as it had both the handles and a strap. Good quality case & fits the laptop & accessories wonderfully. Most impressed with the carrying strap -- has a really nice sliding pad that doesn't slip off my shoulder and the case is a soft material so it doesn't leave bruises if it's bumping against my side when I'm running with it. Also, the strap is long enough to slip over my head & it's easier for me to have both my backpack & this on my back -- no noticeable extra weight from the case itself. Looks nice and zippers are heavy duty.
I had troubles getting ANYTHING to work with my Olevia 232 LCD TV.This remote works everything! The software stepped me through the setup and was done in 5 minutes!Any little tweaks I had, where fixed with the HELP button.Now, the kids and wife can hit 1 button to watch DVDs or 1 Button to watch TV again. All the DVR commands work great with the Motorola QIP6416-2 HD DVR!I'm glad I have this remote and will buy another!
The cable works perfectly and was obviously professionally made. They worked great for bridging our LIU to our switch across the wall at gigabit speeds, and I would expect much higher if necessary. The price seems to have gone way up since I bought it however, making it not as great of a deal, even with the fast Prime shipping.
exactly what i wanted, hard to find in the stores anymore, glad this vendor had it.
Based on the price and a need for RF capability, I thought I'd give this unit a try. It works well with my Quasar TV, Technics CD, JVC VCR, and Jerrold Cable box. It glitched on the Sony DE835 receiver, not being able to switch back to TV mode after switching out. Also, the surround/menu features won't respond. A call to the hotline informed me that this Sony model is not covered so, as someone previously mentioned, it's best to call before purchasing if this is important. Actually I'd blame Sony more than Jensen as they could try for more backward-compatibility when bringing new units to market. Anyway, I wanted to control my tuner and cd player from my outdoor spa and this unit allows me to do that. But I have a direct line of sight to the RF receiver thru a window and I think if it wasn't for this, it wouldn't work as well, or at all. Generally, the RF is limited. All in all, for $30, I'm satisfied.
After a criminal snatched my shoulder bag, I vowed never to use one again. This case has enough room for all my ID and business cards in the main compartment. The front pockect holds wads of cash.
Great product and packaging, you are able to use it in all machines with the adapters.
I have it. Quality of video is worse than 8 years older camcorder.
They sound pretty good. There was this horrendous hiss that was really bothersome. Took me a while to figure it out, but then I unplugged my phone and it stopped. I'm guessing Bose could have shielded the speakers better.
This is a fantastic keyboard. The wireless connection is instantaneous, the action on the keys is great and the keyboard has an on/off switch. My only complaint is that although this is a bluetooth keyboard, the receiver does not give the computer bluetooth capability. I still need a separate bluetooth dongle.
Item arrived quickly and in good condition. The S50 car kit has great FM output power with little to no static. Car kit has several different configurations to able to be used in many different vehicles. I velcro taped mine into the cup holder and has been rock solid there.
coby mp-cd player has good sound, and I can playthe radio, and play my cds and mp3 cds.
The Lowepro specialist 85 aw fits a pro size SLR (Canon eos 5D with battery grip) with a 70-200 2.8 IS attached (hood reversed) and another lens (24-70 2.8 with hood in position).This bag has a waist belt and shoulder strap. This really helps the back on long walks and hikes. The waist belt can accept Lowepro modular components like lens cases, pouches, etc.This is a really handy size for a small kit.Gitzo GT1541T Series 1 6X 4S G-Lock Traveler - Replaces GT1540T (Black)Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasGitzo GT1541T Series 1 6X 4S G-Lock Traveler - Replaces GT1540T (Black)
I just got it from Amazon.com and totally disapointed with it. FM terrible, and I couldn't use the Joy Stick Key to access to Menu Mode, so I can do nothing except listen to the FM turner. So what I can do now is to send it back to Amazon and say goodbye to Digitalway products.
These Arkon Stands are compact, very stable, small when folded while fitting numerous tablets with or without cases. They are also offered at a good price. Very convenient & can't think of any shortcomings.
Simply is exactly what it states. It is instantaneous, convenient and a waste-free means of purchasing MS Points. Thank you Amazon for offering online game code purchases.
An amazingly useless piece of crap. The first time I plugged the connector in, one of the prongs bent, and it never worked correctly afterward. For a month or two, I was able to obtain my data when physically holding the connector in place. Eventually, one of the prongs snapped completely off and now it is worthless. So worthless, in fact, I felt compelled to make this my first Amazon product review ever. Don't buy this.
I used to lease SB5210 from Comcast and they raised the fee to $7.00 per month since March 2011.I decided to buy my own & return the lease one to Comcast.I did some research and got Zoom 3541 (Docis 3.0) even though I'm not using extreme package from Comcast.After activated w/ Comcast, internet speed boosted from 15-18MB to 21MB.Then, this cable modem lost the signal within 30 min.Called Comcast again to resolve the issue but never restored the signal.I did not want to setup for an appointment for tech to come in. (too much hassle...)So, I placed back leased one and came right back.I returned the Zoom 5341 and bought this SB5101.According to my research, main differences between SB5210 & SB5101 are SB5210 uses TI Chipset (SB5101 uses Broadcom) & SB5210 discontinued as of Jan 2011 (SB5101 currently on Motorola website for sale).Called Comcast, activated the SB5101 cable modem and works fine.I think my house has some signal issue that sometimes loose the signal & come back.This happened even when I had SB5210.This was not retail package as just plain brown w/o any prints on the box.However, the units seems to be clean, never used and works fine.Overall, this SB5101 cable modem was a good buy to save money.
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.
Works considerably better (with the headset of course) than any, of the many, brands I tried. Highly recommend.
We needed something to connect a DVD player to an old TV we had in the basement so the kids could watch a movie in the playroom- this one was the lowest priced and it works great! Glad I bought it and didn't keep looking :)
I took me a while to decide whether or not to get this, but i'm glad I did. What I think the only drawback is, is that the cruise control up button is placed way too much in front of the mouse. I gotta reposition my hand just so I can reach it.( and I have fairly big hands) Besides that this mouse is awesome! I'd recommend this who wants a better mouse sure beats my old wireless intellimouse.
UPDATE: This cable DOES support 1080p video between my JVC HD250 projector and my Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player, with a Yamaha RX-A3000 receiver in between acting as the system controller. It does not support 1080p video for the same setup but with my HP LP2475W 24" monitor (HDCP-capable, 1920x1200 resolution capability). I have adjusted my rating accordingly, since the sync/flashing screen problem does not appear to be the fault of the cable but of my component interfaces. Unfortunately with the HDMI "standard"-sometimes the only way to find out if a cable actually works is to buy it and connect to one's specific equipment-apparently there is a lot of variability in the HDMI output and input characteristics from unit to unit, forcing the "test as you drive" approach. Not a good way to administer a standard, IMHO.....(original review)Cable is of good quality construction and fully supports up to 1080i, but will not consistently support 1080p as asserted by the listing details. I have since discovered that most 25 foot HDMI cables will not support 1080p or higher resolutions without issues-one needs a larger gauge and/or better shielded cable or an alternate approach (ie, HDMI over cat 6), which are options I am now evaluating. OTOH, $5 for a 25 foot cable that supports up to 1080i is a pretty good deal...
This is the worst remote i have ever tried. i love gadgets and was very excited about it, but that didnt last long. it is very difficult to set up anything other than the presets that it thinks you would want. it never could get it straight whether or not my tv was on--kept turning it off during macro functions. i returned it, and wont buy a logitech again. its a good concept, very poor execution.
Great product. Allows my new Kenwood Stereo to fit in my Mazda perfectly. I was having Best Buy install the stereo since I bought it there, but they did not have the kit needed to install it. The installer told me what I needed and I found it quickly on line, at a great price.
The sound is great. I loved the sound I was getting from these headphones (I listen to music daily for hours at a time) and these really were compact, lightweight, comfortable in the ears. However, I used these headphones for about a month, and they broke. Very short lifespan. That is the reason for two stars. Don't buy these headphones.
I have been travelling all over the world for over 10 years, the military and now the oilfield. This is the best backpack I have ever had. I actually bought it 2 years ago and am just now getting around to writing a review. It still functions like it did the day I got it in the mail. You can load this bag down with stuff, probably 30 lbs plus worth of odds and ends. I carry 2 laptops, an accordion folder and a small bag full of electronics and first aide type stuff regularly. I have not had a seem pop or a zipper fall off and always carry at least 20 lbs of stuff in it. You will not find a better bag, period! If I could give it 10 stars I would. If in the next decade it should fall apart, I'll be getting another one just like it.
This product worked as advertised. Just plugged it in and it started working after it found the satellites in Europe. It had details for small roads and all major highways.
I've had my Archos for about two weeks at this point and was impressed enough to write a brief review. I may have more to add at some future time.First, the capacity is huge, at 160 gig. To provide some perspective, that is 40 gig more than the Panasonic DVD burner with a 120 gig hard drive that I bought several years ago, which was an $800 unit at the time, and the size of a typical VCR player. By contrast, the 605 is about the size of a large wallet and will fit in your pocket. In terms of capacity there's no comparison to the bigger iPODs at 30 and 80 gigs.Great screen, very bright, clear, and sharp, probably the best of any handheld multimedia player out there.Very nice user interface. You can disregard the comments by people who say it's clunky or not attractive or hard to use. The touch screen is very intuitive and easy to use, and if you're hands are grubby and you don't want to use the tip of your finger or don't have your stylus, the control buttons on the right side of the unit are perfectly fine and easy to learn also.Lots of connectivity power. The optional DVD docking station allows you to hook it up to your TV and use it as a TIVO unit.The remote control is very convenient, and the small keyboard is, well, small, but still usable.On the cons, there is no standard USB cable; the cable is proprietary and if you need to get another one, you'll probably have to get it from the ARchos website. My cable crapped out after only a week, but there's a workaround in that I could hook up the DVD docking station and do it that way, it's just less convenient.The battery capacity is limited. It's only a few hours, comparable to the first-generation small cell phones. However, there is an extended battery pack that you can buy to provide longer capacity.It has web browser capability but it's based on Opera, a third party browser that most people probably aren't familiar with. I used it on my PC so I know it and like it because it's faster than IE on slow internet connections. But be aware it takes some getting used to if you don't know it. Also, you have to pay about $30 for it, and for a $500 unit something like that ought to be free.The unit has Wifi, which is pretty cool, something I don't need, but you get it anyway.So far I'm very satisfied with it and can recommend it to anyone wanting a top of the line multimedia viewer with a lot of capacity and power. If it weren't for the cable issue and problem, and the limited battery life, I'd give it four and a half stars.
This is one of the better quality Transmitters I was able to find. I had one that was better but I cannot remember the brand. It was several years ago and the connection stopped working. I bought this at Best Buy originally for $60. Then i came home and saw i could get it for MUCH cheaper on Amazon and returned it to Best Buy. The quality is pretty damn good. There is still the fuzzy sound on some channels and that may have more to do with the area and the channel itself, but it seemed like my older one didn't do it as often. Overall I am really pleased with it.
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.
I ordered two of these in order to be able to switch my TV source from my analog cable box to my off-air antenna and back as programming dictated. They were delivered in 4 days and work perfectly, as there is no discernable degradation in the HD quality of the off-air picture. I can recommend them.
The screen pulls down and work fine, but when you're done it stays down. Or acts like it might go up but doesn't. Maybe halfway and goes no further. Or maybe not.I don't need to "learn" how to make it work. It just doesn't. It you buy this, I suggest you plan on leaving it in the down position.
Luckily I had it in this case; the case padding protected the camera from the shock.This case is compact and comes with a belt loop so you can't carry it on you if you're not wearing a belt. You can insert the camera strap through the hole on the flap top (see picture). There is a small space under the flap for 4 AA batteries and a memory card. You might want to watch out though, the batteries may fall.For the price, this case does an outstanding job protecting your camera from scratches or damage. The case is great for the occasional outing but lacks room if you want to carry a memory reader, USB cable and other accessories.
My 22 year old Pioneer 6-Disc CD player died on me. I loved that old player and used it to death. I was very happy to find this replacement that will use my old 6-disc magazines. This player has all of the features I used on my old player. I particularly like that you can program it to skip the songs you don't want to play. This new player is also compatable with my old Pioneer stereo system. I was also pleased to find out that the remote for this new CD player operates the player when it's not connected to the entire stereo system. The remote for the old system would not operate the CD player if it wasn't connected to the stereo system. Also, someone wrote that it would not play recorded CDs. It will play CD-R discs, but not CD-RW discs (same as the old player). I am happy, happy, happy!!
I had to return this keyboard after discovering that when I typed too fast, it transposed pairs of letters. I know that sounds implausible, and at first I thought it was just me typing sloppily on an unfamiliar keyboard. I tested it many times, with the keyboard connected to two different computers, and it was unmistakable and very easy to reproduce: typing any two letters in rapid succession would cause the opposite pair to come out ("ab" became "ba").It's possible I simply received a defective unit, and a replacement would not have had this problem. But the keyboard has some significant design flaws as well. They've simply crammed too many keys into the layout. There are keys to the right of both the Backspace and Enter keys. I am extremely used to these frequently used keys being the rightmost keys on the main area of the keyboard, as I suspect most people are, and found myself constantly hitting Home instead of Backspace, PgDn instead of Enter. Yes, I could use software to reassign those keys, but that doesn't seem like an ideal solution.Also, the modifier keys (Ctrl, etc.) are tiny, and there are five of them on each side of the space bar, which is non-standard. No matter what keyboard and operating system you're used to, you're going to have to do some significant retraining of your fingers to hit the correct modifier keys consistently.
We received 2 as gifts last Christmas. Both broke in 90 days - same issue as everyone else - "No disc" error. AVOID AT ANY PRICE!!!!!!! This is junk!!!!!
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 NOT a WHITE USB cable is is light colored more toward the light grey side than white. Not and accurate description . Certainly not an Apple white.
Even thought it has been only couple of days I have started using this adaptor, it is much better than the one I bought from BestBuy double the price. I am happy with my purchase. I can listen to my Iphone without interaption or getting an error message every two seconds as I did with my other adopter.
It's really too bad that this unit sounded awful. It's got the best bang for the buck for any iPod speaker system, as it offers AM/FM radio, a CD player, and a remote. (Why don't more manufacturers include those features?)But it fails on the most basic test for any boombox -- does it have decent sound quality? It most certainly does not. I don't expect audiophile quality, I just want it to sound reasonably good, and I've heard cheap tabletop CD players that sound better than this product.The hiss that all the other reviewers are talking about is present no matter what sound source you select, and while it's less noticeable when music is playing, it is always there. Music sounds muddy and has no clarity or sparkle whatsoever.
Finally was able to put some money aside and get a new flash for my D50. I looked at the less expensive Sigma flashes, but in the end I decided to go with the Nikon. I figured I spend the money on the camera, I'm going to get the better flash.Used it the other day and took some great portraits of my daughter. The flash worked like a charm. It is better than the on camera pop-up flash. The pop-up flash comes in handy if you can't or forget to bring the main flash, but it is really nice to have the extra power of the SB-600. If you think your going to do a lot of indoor photography (birthdays, holidays, etc..) this is a great flash.If you have children, the best bet for portrait photos,,, the Nikon D50, Nikkor 50mm 1.8 and the SB-600 flash. Great combination for a very good price. We haven't had to take the kids to have their pictures taken at a studio. With this set-up, you can take great portraits of your kids in their own environment at a more convenient time that you and the kids decide. And no traveling in nice cloths to worry about.
There are no drivers for the Canon CD-200 for XP users. Here is a work-around.Resize any .jpg image on your computer to less than 1 meg. Rotate the picture to landscape mode. Save the picture to a compact flash card. (The file size should be less than 400k).Place the compact flash card into the CD-200 CF card slot and make sure that the button on the top of the printer is moved to the &quot;CF Card&quot; position. With the printer on, press the &quot;Auto Print&quot; switch.This will also work with multiple images that are saved to the card, and will print every image, automatically.It is not necessary to use a printer cable or monitor. just plug the printer into a power source.Finally, a solution... Now I'll start to stock up on paper... again. :)
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.
This scanner works very well, is very fast, and comes with pretty decent software.My one complaint: the claim of 3200dpi is misleading. 3200dpi scanning is ONLY available for FILM NEGATIVES; platen scanning maxes out at 1600dpi.
I was sitting on the back steps of the house looking off into the back yard and saw something strange. It was a piece of grey plastic with electronic hardware and two wires protruding out of it. Well upon closer inspection I realized my Golden Retriever had gotten a hold of my stylus and gave it the canine treatment. This was disconserting to say the least as I was unsure whether or not I'd be able to find another one. Amazon to the rescue! This showed up in great shape and was the OEM or at least OEM quality. Has been working great ever since. I had even entertained the idea of a new pad but Amazon saved my bacon and a bunch of $$ as well!
i have a garmin quest fitted to my bike but recently had the chance to use a tomtom rider for a few days. they do not compare. considering the rider is twice the price, it is no more glove friendly than the quest, and the bluetooth feature is a complete pain. why no simple headphone socket? the directions were difficult to hear on the motorway, full volume is only about a quarter that of the garmin. with helmet speakers (of your choice) the quest gives simple to hear directions, in stereo.the quest comes with full european mapping, for no extra.i will not be rushing to buy one and do not reccommend it as particularly "motorcycle friendly", obviously no bikers were involved in the development!
After many hours on the phone with Linksys, they finally admitted that the multifunction aspect of this server does not work. The server is supposed to allow print, scan and copy capabilities from all computers connected to the server. However the respresentative I spoke with at Linksys was not able to get these capabilities to work, or able to tell me how to get them to work, even after admitting that the printer I use is on the list of "supported" printers. Very disappointed with this purchase, and I will be returning it.
These ear headphones stay in your ear and block out outside noise.
I have to say I was a little leary when I read the reviews of how bad the software was for this product. Then I read farther and found out that on the Sony site they have a link to put a better version of software on the player. So, I bought the MP3 player and let me tell you. The battery lasts forever. I dloaded the software. Moved the songs by dragging and dropping. And my daughter has loved every minute of it. Not one single problem. All this plus a neat screen. I cannot beat the price. Oh, by the way, I hate Ipod anything.
I've used this equipment for a few video shoots. I've also used the transmitter with other microphones with much success.Batteries lasted a nice long time, and there is a convenient battery meter on both the transmitter and the receiver.This mic has a balanced output, and if you intend on plugging into a camcorder with a stereo input, you must use a mono 1/8" plug cable, otherwise, you will get noise and distortion. The receiver has no issues with the output and using a mono, unbalanced cable.Not mentioned is the balanced XLR adapter that is included. This will plug right into the XLR input on any pro camera.The receiver also has it's own headphone output. This is great for troubleshooting-but don't forget to move your phones to the camera itself-lest you not be getting a good monitor of your recorder. The receiver's phones output come in handy to let a producer listen to the sound, and the volume is adjustable.My only complaint is that the transmitter doesn't have a headphone output. The transmitter works great with a boom mic, and in a low budget setup, it would be handy to allow the boom operator to hear the mic directly, if wireless monitoring is not available.Overall, I highly recommend this product.
After going through two Sony ICF-S10MK2 portables, I tried the Grundig G1000A. Both use two AA batteries, but there the similarities end. The Grundig pulls in more stations and has more powerful amplification. (Somewhat alarmingly, it picks up transmissions from small planes flying overhead.) It is well worth the extra cost.
I recently purchased a new big screen TV and added a home theater system to my living room. I already had a TiVO and Internet radio (Roduko). That meant I had remote control devices for: TV, TiVO, Amplifier, DVD player, and Internet Radio. This Logitech devices replaces them all, and allows for individual programming for each device and each activity you'd like to perform - I was surprised that it recognized the Internet radio device - not that common a device. All devices were easily recognized, even my 10 year old DVD.Why did I give it 4 stars? Well, it took me like 3 hours to program the darned thing. I know some of that was my problem, because I was trying to outthink it - it was actually smarter than I thought. My biggest problem was going from one activity to another - I'd be watching a DVD and when the movie was over wanted to go back to watching TV. Well, what happened is that when I hit the watch TV button, it tried to turn on the TV, but that signal actually turned OFF the TV. I had similar problems with the other devices, but solved it by programming every thing to turn off when I left an activity.All in all a great product, and my wife loves not having to mess with 5 remotes, even though she still hits the wrong buttons and gets confused.
first of all this is my first pair of earbud headphones i have ever owned. bought it for my iPod Nano. The sound quality is pretty good IMHO and I could feel the bass also. Don't let those ear-loops deceive you though because i have found out that the reason why they exist is when you exercise, incase it falls out, it won't fall down but would be caught by your ear... which is a pretty odd design... but since it comes with 3 different sized earplugs, then it should fit most people's ears comfortably.
The ends took a little longer to get as one set was shipped from another supplier, but they are excellent quality and I will buy more if I get another set of wires that require them.
This is a great, economical monopod that we recently got to use with our Canon Rebel. I was pleased with its size, both when collapsed and fully extended. I felt that it was well worth the cost.I would have rather had a squeeze release on the leg, but that would have increased the price. My only real complaint about this monopod is that the foot for the camera doesn't detach; that made it a little awkward actually screwing the camera on...
This remote is so good, i bought two of them. The only issue may be for people who have poor close up vision. I have no problem with it, but over 40 friends have trouble reading the buttons. Too me, that's more an issue about them and not wearing glasses they obviously need. I love the help button, which solves any issues between what the remote expects and how the components are set!
I recently bought this camera and have been really impressed by all the features it has. I really like the midroll film change and the titles that you can stamp on back of the finished photographs. This is definitely a must have camera!
this is a good, reliable product. The only disappointment is that I expected to get more photos onto the card. It seems like a lot of space is used up on applications and is not available for pictures.
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.
This item was returned, unopened, since the makeup of the LAN, into which it was scheduled to go, was changed. Therefore the item was not needed.
I recently purchased this PDA directly from Dell after reading reviews and spending hours comparing different types of PDA's on the market. Most of the reviews I read were positive with a few negative. Regardless, I decided that the Axim was the most powerful, had more options, and was what I wanted. The screen clarity is amazing. I haven't had the battery problems some other owners have had. I charged mine for 8+ hours when it arrived as recommended by Dell. The internal WiFi is excellent, but I suggest purchasing the WiFi companion software. The range is great for picking up WiFi access points.Pro's: Great features, packed with almost anything you can think of. You can even buy the GPS accessory and turn it into a Vehicle GPS. Great sound and recording quality with the microphone. Excellent screen resolution. Comes with Word and Excel, which is nice to have on the go.Cons: Expensive, battery charges relatively quickly, but doesn't last as long as other PDA's. It does however have options within the OS to increase battery life, and I recommend the travel charger so it can be charged in the car.
I tried this one and another one i bought at Home Depot and they both work the same. The one from home depot was rated at 3ghz and this one just said performance... in the end they worked the same and the price was the same and right now i have this connector hooked up since it seems to have a better build quality.
I purchased this for my grandchild (10) so she would stop using my digital camera to make short movies. She couldn't figure out how to get it to work with imovie so I contacted technical support and they told me which software to download and install and everything works perfectly now.Also, Amazon had a really good price.
I was surprised to see some of the negative reviews. I have been using this product for a year or so quite successfully. I suspect the negative reviewers are either running it on underpowered machines or have junk or viruses running. This product does a good job.
For the same standard features, you will pay a bit more for an Apple, but as any Mac user will tell you, you get what you pay for. Now you can get this great system for a budget price. Unless you need the absolute fastest processor, or have your heart set on a flat-panel display, this is the best deal around. You'll need to get a better mouse (true for any Mac), and it could use some extra RAM, but other than that, this has everything the average user needs.
I was a little hesitant to buy this burner based on the negative reviews - but let me say that it works perfectly with my Mac powerbook. No errors - no problems. It's a little big and bubbly so I'd deduct half a star but all in all the performance is fine.
This is my first big screen I've owned. Its a great TV, great quality sound, video.Few negative key points though -- the TV takes about 10 seconds to turn on from the moment you press the on button. Secondly, when you're flipping through channels I like the kind of TV that flips through channels instantly not with a 2 second lag, other than that the TV is awesome!One thing I absolutely love is the Ambilight feature. Its awesome watching movies and having a nice dark room and dark setting with the ambilight feature on. And you can choose how you want it, whether you want it dynamic, relaxed or moderate. Its a great feature for an LCD.
What can't I say about this item. It's what every iPod needs. Tune to any free station on the dial, 4 presets and wireless! I love it!
Bought two for my house, dump the others I had !! Only problem is the very BASIC control, I had to buy universal ones to control the units.
I've been using this mouse for about a month now, and it's good. The only problem that I see is forgetting to put the usb drive into the mouse to save power. Another issue that I noticed is the mouse sometimes freezes if its too far away from the computer. My laptop's usb port is on the left, while the mouse is on the right(right handed). But please don't see this as a serious problem, cause it isn't. It has only froze about twice since I have had it. I would definately recommend this product for those who are tired of mouse cords!
Kirk Martin is a breath of fresh air. Not only is his writing beautiful and inspiring, he gives money to charity and seems like a genuinely good person. Shade of the Maple was moving and touched me deeply. I read an excerpt of The Gravel Drive at thegraveldrive.com and it sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing your gift with others, Mr. Martin!
This drive ships from Amazon without ANY cables or documentation. There is nothing in the package except the drive. (All you get is what is shown in the picture -- the drive.) In order to have any chance to get this drive you work, you must go on the WD web site (a pain to navigate) and download two critical pieces of software before you begin the install. You need the Data Lifegaurd Tools software and the Diagnostics software. Install both before you begine the install of the drive. If you are replacing a boot drive, you need the software on CD. Good luck!
I like this screen protector better than some others I've used. It can be cut to different sizes, which is nice; because they are large, and I can use them for more than just my Palm. I've used them to protect my various size Palms and my cell phone and my child's Didj (something like a Leapster).Applying is easy. Just cut to size, peel off one edge and press with the included card as you apply. Don't press too hard or you will get scratches on the protector and have to start over. If you get bubbles, pull up until the bubbles are off and reapply from there.My last Palm's screen, which I had for a couple of years, was in pristine condition after heavy duty use. I pulled off the screen protector to sell it and it looked like new.If I look for the screen protector on the screen of my Palm, I could definitely see it's there. But during normal use, I don't even think about it. It becomes a part of the screen.Definitely a must have for Palm owners. The larger cut to size protector is versatile, easy to use, blends right in and works!
I've owned headphones before, but sweet baby Jesus and all 25 of his delicious ribs, these things just LOOK good.Like others have said, they do lack in bass. I find that if I press my hands against my ears hard enough WITH THE HEADPHONES ON, that fixes the problem. Only when you apply constant pressure, though; as soon as you let go, all the bass goes away and you're left bassless for the remainder of your listening session (or until you apply adequate pressure again).They are clip-ons, which means something, but not much, unless you don't like clip-ons, then it means a lot. You will probably not like these if you have some sort of clip-on headphone bias.Putting them on is kind of awkward too, but so was taking off your girlfriend's bra for the first couple times. You get used to it.Overall they're pretty good headphones. They're small, sexy, and they fit quite nicely in your pocket. If you want lots of bass, don't get them though, 'cause they don't have much bass. They sound good other than that, and you won't be disappointed.
I would have given this a 5 if it weren't as expensive as it is. However, no doubt about it, this radio is excellent. I've tried several shower radios and all had their flaws.Design:Buttons on the top are difficult to use until you've memorized their positions and function. When hanging on the shower rod, you can't see the labels. The "On" button is the big one, so you'll always know where to find it, however.The antenna is used with a mini suction cup that allows you to affix the antenna in a position on your shower that produces the best reception. This is a great idea.The thing seems more splash than water-proof. I wouldn't want to submerge it.Functionality:FM comes in great on most stations and AM is crystal clear.Battery longevity seems great so far. I've had it a month at 15-20 minutes of daily usage and haven't needed to change them.I get very little reception on the weather and television stations. This wasn't a deal killer for me because I hadn't intended to use that feature.Update Feb, 2009The device just died. The screen reads some kind of low battery message even though I've tried new batteries. It's now at the local Household Hazardous Waste center to be recycled.
I never miss a show anymore. It's mac-native, exports to ipod format... I can't say enough. My only crit is that I can't seem to get it to read directly from my Digital cable box.
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.
Overall, I agree with other's reviewer's comment, but so far I have not seen anyone having problem with the right mouse button. I constantly run into situation where the right mouse button is accidentally clicked, which brings up the property menu. In comparing with my Logitech mouse, I can rest both of my fingers on the mouse buttons without ever accidentally click on the button. The traditional mouse has more resistance than the Razer.I like the simplicity of the design and of course the little nuiances you can tweak to your liking. This mouse is defintely design with gamer in mind, and that's where it shines the brightest. You will get incredible smoothness with this mouse in FPS. I don't think any other mouse will come close.One other thing that many people may overlook, and that is Razer uses lazer tracking engine that is similar to the Logitech's MX Laser mouse. This also means the mouse works perfectly fine on smooth surfaces like a very polished book cover where the laser can track fine, minute imperfections on the surface much better than the old optic mouse.If you are thinking about buying this purely for desktop/business purposes, than you are wasting your money, but if you are a gamer, even if only a casual gamer, it's worth the money and getting use to.
The 3.5mm stereo coupler makes it so simple to connect two short stereo cords together when you have to have a longer cord. Saves you from the need to purchase a longer cord when two short cords connected together will do the job.
Excellently, this cable delivers quality sound from my laptop to my Sony surround sound. I used to use two 6 ft. cables of another brand connected together, and for some reason the connectors didn't "stick" together very well, and even the male head that went into my laptop was very loose and poorly made. Right away, I noticed the seemingly thicker cable, and sturdier heads that work much better. Running this cable with my ipod has been wonderful as well.
Great machine. We needed the higher resolution and the larger format for scanning radiographs
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.
This is a pretty nice product. It does feel a little bit flimsy, but it only enhances its portability. I use it mostly to prop my computer up on my desk and it works really well for that, it grips the bottom of the machine really well. The only thing is the metal bit that turns it from a lap desk to a computer stand is kind of crappy and mine kept falling out.
This device worked good at first...got 3-4 "bars" reception. After a few months, my internet connection would drop every 5 minutes or so because the reception drops to 1-2 "bars". I think the unit gets hot over time, effecting it's functionality and reliablity. I later just ditched the thing and used a hard-wired connection.
Purchased this item 2yrs ago, to go along with my optoma hd65, and I couldn't be more satisfied with it. I still use on a reg basis. Great purchase...
I bought one of these Kodak's the other day because I have owned three Kodak digital cameras and I like the Kodak interface. The fact is that this camera takes excellent pictures, but it eats batteries so fast (so UNBELIEVABLY fast) that I have to give it one star. I am using AA rechargeables and I am lucky if the batteries last two days or over 20 pictures. It really is that bad. Forget about movie mode or using the LCD screen. I've never had a camera die on me so many times, and I've only had this camera about two weeks.
I am not impressed at all. they dont fit in my ear at all. there is no bass. a little crackly when they get into the upper volume. and not a fan of the different lengths of the cord
For a product like this, you don't really expect much out of it except for it to work, and that it does. The cable seems to be pretty durable and of pretty high quality, and it is as advertised. I use this cable to hook up my Xbox 360 to my Logitech 2.1 speakers, and it does that just fine. The design is standard of any RCA audio cable, no frills, no complaints.
These speakers are awsome. I just got them, and am very glad I chose this set. Its a steal! Only $146 for this 5.1 system. They sound very crisp and clear. I would highly reccomend these to anyone wanting a sweet in-room surround sound system.
This battery works so much better and is so much longer lasting than the off-brand, cheaper ones I have tried. You pay more for the brand-name, but it's worth it. I have two off-brand batteries that are now at the end of their life-cycle, and I haven't had them for as long as my original Lumix battery. Needless to say, I purchased a Lumix replacement.
I bought these headphones as a gift for my boyfriend and he LOVES them. He's been a DJ for 8 years and he's never owned anything with better sound or comfort. The quality is excellent compared to the flimsy Sony MDR-V700 which break easily. They look great and aren't too heavy. Worth every penny.
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 thing is great. I got an amazing deal and fast shipping. I have never seen a price so sweet and it was brand new with all the foam.
The screen itself was a bit difficult to put together even when using the directions. Once the screen was together it mounted on the wall easy and looks great. The picture from my HD projector looks great as well. Great product for the price.
I just got this case for my new Canon S3IS. Unlike the other reviewers comments, this case perfectly fits the Canon S3IS along with 4 extra batteries. The strap is not supposed to fit inside the case, because once inside the camera strap acts as the strap for the case. That way when you are carrying the camera bag around your neck you can easily slide the case right off and use the camera.It also has a small button loop to attach to the camera strap so that when you take the camera out, the case will fall down but still be connected to the camera while its around your neck.If you want to keep the case around your belt loop you can either:1) Tuck the strap under the velcro strap of the case (it sticks out a bit on the sides but it still works, barely)or2) Put small clips on the neck strap so that you can easily remove it when you want to put the case around your waste.If you do step 2 you should attach a small wrist strap to the camera. Who would want to possibly drop a new Canon.I cant really see a point in having a neck strap on a camera if you are going to keep it in a bag around your waste anyway. Are you going to take it out and put the strap around your neck every time you want to snap a pic? I thought the whole purpose of carrying it on a belt loop is so that you have easy access when you want to take a shot. With a wrist strap this could easily be done.I think you can shove an extra media card in behind the batteries as well, although if you have a 1GB card or higher I can't see the point of carrying an extra card anyway. If your on an extended trip you can keep the extra card in your wallet or backpack. Besides it is probably better to keep an extra card away from your camera as a backup in case your camera gets lost or stolen, like mine (I lost an extra 512 card that was full of pictures). Why keep all of your expensive items in one case.This case is also best for the S3IS because it fits bottom facing down unlike most other cases around. This makes other side loading cases a hazard because it is easier to drop the camera as you are taking it out.Anyway, I guess I've written enough. If you want a case thats just big enough for your camera and one set of extra batteries, buy this case. Otherwise go for something a little bigger.I would also buy:SanDisk 2 GB Ultra II SD Plus USB Card (SDSDPH-2048-901, Retail Package)That way you don't have to lug around an extra card reader when you want to save your photos.
FYI: SCOSCHE KA2065B it doesn't fit the KIA SPORTAGE!!!!!! THERE WILL BE A BIG GAP BETWEEN THE DASH AND THE KIT I called SCOSCHE Tech help and they are a joke!!! they are aware of the gap and still claim it fits that model ...lol will not buy SCOSCHE products again
Do NOT buy this product as a backup or safe data storage. It is apparently not designed for data safety, despite its RAID capabilities. I have been using mine for approx 4 months when one of my drives went out. As expected, the system went on working fine, warning me that I had a bad drive. After 6 (six!!) unanswered emails to techsupport about a drive replacement, another drive started getting bad sectors. In RAID 5, one bad drive is fine but two is a crisis. In theory, that's highly statistically improbably. Finally, after multiple more emails Buffalo answered with "we'll send you an entire new unit." Fine, I'll just swap out the drives I need.So, before the unit arrives I start backup up my data from the TeraStation. It was hard finding a place for 2 terabytes worth of data but I'm very, very glad I did. More on that in a moment.Unit arrives and I easily swap out the bad drive and let the array rebuild. I'm giddy with excitement. It takes a while but after it's complete, I do the same with disk two. Fantastic, I think. Disks swapped for new good ones, auto-rebuild of the array and we are off and running.I access the share subdir on the Terastation to check on my precious data but for some reason I no longer have permission to access that folder. I reboot the Terrastation (because I've been trained by Windows - when in doubt, reboot.) No effect. I mess with other setting all to no avail.Finally, I email techsupport who says reset the unit to factory defaults and claims that this won't cause any loss of data. Shudder, I think, but fine. I've got my data backed up anyway. Reset - no good.Techsupport responds: "if you delete the array and recreate it should give you access to the share subdir." I'll repeat that one more time: "delete the array and recreate to get access to the share subdir"!!! The array, containing the data I consider sooo precious that I bought a stand-alone unit that runs RAID5 for safety, I'm supposed to delete it! So I can have access to the folder again!??Wow, not only have they failed miserably for tech support, they completely failed to stand up to what their product was DESIGNED TO DO - store data safely and reliably. I'll quote this right off their web page:"Massive storage for your home or SOHO network, all with the peace of mind of RAID 5. RAID 5 continually provides redundancy, protecting your data from a drive failure."From what I've experienced, if you lose one drive, you've lost all your data because the Terrastation will never give you access to that data again after you replace a drive."....quick-swap SATA hard drives...."Yes, it was quick and easy to swap the drive but consider the total time spent:> 1 month from 1st contact with tech support~1 week until box arrived~1 hour to replace first drive~6 hours to rebuild drive (done automatic)~1 hour to replace second drive~6 hours to rebuild drive (done automatic)All that effort, and then I don't have access to my data so the whole process fails, in my opinion!QUICK was not a word with which I'd describe this experience. And overall, they have completely failed in their mission to keep my data safe.
I LOVE my little kingston flash drive! It is sooo tiny, but pack a lot of space. The cap stays on great, even when it rides in the bottom of my purse! It is VERY user friendly and is able to transfer data quickly. I just wish it came with a big lanyard.
4.5 Stars - is more like it. I definitely recommend this product. It is an excellent value for the money. Just plug it in and it performs as described, is a modest size for its capacity, and, MOST importantly, you can use every port simultaneously as their is generous room between each port. I take away a half-star only because of the plug .. its a little big and will not be able to use the outlet immediately next to the one taken by this one's plug.But remember, on this as well as ANY multiport hub (that I know of) if you mix USB 1.0 or 1.1, all the ports will operate at the slowest device speed, not the 2.0 speed the unit is capable of delivering.
I question the "electrostatic discharge". I would think that this might be more of a problem with a plastic case rather than a titanium case. My titanium cased Cruzer failed, so I opened the case and noting the tiny legs from the microprocessors, it seemed to me that they could be easily shorted out. I brushed them off with a toothbrush and voila, the drive works perfectly. I sprayed both sides of the circuit board with hairspray to insulate the legs and snapped it back together again. Works beautifully. I don't know why SanDisk doesn't coat the board ?
This camera has to be the best available option for office/home surveillance system on the market. I have 4 camera's at home and recommended them in the office, and now using 2. With my networking background, set up was less than 15 minutes. Loaded with features, this camera hasn't yet failed my needs. I able to watch the neighboors peak around my place and even look into windows. I highly recommend this camera. Price is high but once you get it running the product out weighs the price.
I was looking for a smaller LCD TV for the bedroom, and in two years of looking none really impressed me. Although there were several HDTV sets that were either larger or cheaper, I went with the Sony KLV-23M1 for its excellent picture/sound quality and nice design.The resolution on this model is 1366x768, a true 16:9 ratio unlike the crop of 1280x768 sets out there. The picture is vivid and crisp, with above-average grays and blacks and bright whites. Do yourself a favor and pick up a home theater calibration disc to get the most out of your purchase, Digital Video Essentials and the Avia Calibration DVDs are the best out there.I purchased a Sony DVP-NS975V DVD player at the same time, and results are noticeably better than the Sony DVP-NS725P it replaced. The 975 makes use of the HDMI (all-digital) input on the TV, and is an aesthetic match to the set to boot. With this particular TV there's no HDTV tuner built-in, so you'll have to purchase one seperately. Everything looks fantastic if you decide to go with one though, and in some instances this TV looks better than the plasma TV we purchased two years ago!Sony wisely moved the speakers from the sides of the TV to the bottom, which makes for a cleaner-looking set that fits better into your home. There's a surround mode that's sounds pretty good, and there's a surprisingly good amount of bass from such a small cabinet. The speakers are clear and can be cranked quite high if you so desire.The set upscales input to match the native resolution, and does quite a nice job of it. There's little to no motion blurring caused by fast action, a problem with older LCD TVs that didn't have a high enough pixel response time.The design of the TV is very nice, with rounded corners, a sharp-looking front, and nice touches like a little door covering the buttons on the front that blends in with the bezel. I also liked how half the inputs were on the left-rear side of the TV and half on the right-rear side. They're hidden by removeable doors that have holes feeding into a cable guide on the back of the TV, making cable clutter less of a problem.Some things I didn't like included the slow speed with which the TV switches inputs. You'll push the button on the remote or the TV, and it'll take a couple of seconds for the input to switch over. In addition, flipping through regular broadcast channels also takes a little bit longer than on my 27" Sony CRT TV. When you've got over 100 channels, the extra fraction of a second becomes noticeable. There's also only one component video input, which meant I had to go get a switchbox to hook up all my game consoles. Finally, the rubber on the bottom of the stand can damage some wooden finishes, my significant other was a little angry when it dulled the finish on a nice Ethan Allen chest.So is it worth the Sony price premium? It's made in Japan, which is a plus. I've been using Sony products for 20 years, and none of the ones made in Japan have given out prematurely. The design is very nice, and the performance also rocks. Although it's not perfect, I'm still very happy with it and ended up keeping it over the four other sets I bought to try out. 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.
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!
Excellent option and cheaper than in Xbox live website!!!It just taken 2 minutes for send me a email with the Microsoft points code.
I bought this Plantronics phone to replace an old headset cordless phone of another brand. I have a wireless home network, and I was pleased to find out that I didn't have the interference problems that some others reported in their reviews.I like the compact size of the remote unit, and the headset is comfortable. I also like that it can be worn in two different ways (over the head with a padded earpiece, or over the ear) with different attachments. The firefly blinking light that indicates when you're on the phone is a only novelty for me since I work alone at a home office.The buttons are small, as others have described. But that doesn't bother me so much. What does bother me is how they combined multiple functions onto the same button. The labeling for a button's second function is not on the button itself. It's written above the button with a line drawn to it. It takes some getting used to. And I don't like the mute button. Instead of pressing mute once to turn it on, you need to hold down the button for a second or two before it turns mute on. That's counter to how I expect a mute button to work.The sound quality is a little less than my older phone, but it's close enough.Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase. The reason that I had to replace my older phone was that it didn't use the more secure digital spread spectrum technology, and the rechargeable battery was at a point where it needed replacing.
I really like these headphones....when they function. I bought these to use as monitors at the church. After about a month one side died...then the other about a month after that. I got them repaired under warranty. A couple of months after the warranty was up, one side died again. Now both sides are out a second time and no warranty. For such expensive headphone I expected better quality. Very, very disappointed. I would not purchase from Grado again or point anyone else toward them. Perhaps I just got a bad set, but they've been really bad.
We bought this from our Local Office Depot, in 2007. Should have taken it directly to the dumpster. We didn't do any research before buying this printer and man are we regretting it now.This thing chews through ink like crazy. It seems like we can get about 20 sheets before one of the 4 (C,M,Y & Black) cartridges complains that it's running low on ink. Sure, the type 69 cartridges each cost less individually, but they add up quick every month or so! Also, the Epson type 69 cartridges are non-refillable, so that's another thing to consider.
I spent over an hour one day searching through nearly every cord wrap / winder that was available on Amazon. I purchased about 10 different kinds (I have a LOT of sets of earbuds.For carrying earbuds in a pocket: These Belkin TuneTies are my favorite overall. They sit about as flat in your pocket as can be expected, they're not too bulky, and they're light and flexible enough that they are comfortable in my pocket.A close second place goes to the one made by SumajinSumajin Smartwraps Earphone Cord Manager. I actually prefer the feel and style of the Sumajin ones but the Belkins sit a bit flatter in my pocket (the holes for the earpieces help a bit). Also, I've had better luck finding inexpensive deals on the Belkins.For storing earbuds (especially storing several together): My favorite is "The Core"The CORE 12-pack, Black, Frost, Blue-- these wrap cords up in very neat, compact way. I have several extra pairs of earbuds that I keep in a box, and I use "The Core" to store them, but I use the Belkin TuneTies for the ones I carry with me. (The Core is definitely small enough to throw in your pocket but it's a little more rigid and not quite as flat, so I still prefer the Belkins for pocket-carrying).
As a previous review has noted, the rebate never shows up; after 7 months in my case. I would like to offer up something good about this keyboard, but it irks me after filling out the rebate offer and sending it off, to never hear from them again. Also, they keep saying that the NT driver for this keyboard is &quot;coming soon&quot;. I guess that means after a couple of years for them. As it stands now, if you don't use this keyboard with Windows 98, then all of the features are useless.
Great product! works very well.. you type in an address and drive to it. The points of interest are sufficient for my use. After several weeks I did not come across any geographical errors. The blue tooth works very well.Speech is good, yes it mispronounces Spanish street names, but so do most non Spanish speakers. The pronunciation is still quite understandable, nevertheless.I did quite a bit of research and chose this unit over garmin because of the user updates, plus all the features that in the garmins would cost a lot more money. I read some of the complaints and I did not notice any problems. I guess people will find fault with anything if they try hard enough. Nevertheless I recommend this product
I took this item out of the package and it immediately broke at the area where you can change the heads. It is flimsy and cheap. I do not recommend this product
I think this is a great little printer. It scans well and has good print quality. I have recommended it to several people who are equally pleased. In fact, my parents replaced a very expensive [and complicated] Dell printer with this model and have been completely happy.
The Hewlett Packard 940C is one of the best PHOTO QUALITY Printers on the market. It uses the exact same color and black and white cartridges as the more expensive photo quality printers, therefore a higher model is only for luxury not quality. The speed of pages per minute is excellent, as is the color quality. In price it has over time completely held its value.
I bought this filter for my 28-135 IS canon lens and so far it has worked out great. Unlike some of the other tiffen filters I bought, this one fits just right on the lens. All sides are even and it sits flush against the lens. I haven't noticed any artifacts from pictures I've taken yet, but I haven't really had much of a chance to take many pictures with the lens. The night shots I've take so far, I've been quite pleased with, however.
It has many compartments to put the necessary equipment and or papers for a school teacher to bring to work with.
this remote is amazing... a bit frustrating the the begining but at end you get used to the programing and its remot is WOW
If you're new to the DVD arena, you might have tried to use the S-video cables that came with your DVD player. That's the biggest mistake to make. When I first used the cable supplied by the manufacturer I wasn't all too impressed with DVD. After doing some research, I figured out that the connection between the player and the television is the most important aspect, second only to the type of player you have. The Monster Cable Super Video 2 High-Resolution Monster Cable made a world of difference! There was virtually NO signal leakage or interference. Because of the Monster Cable, I'm now hooked on DVD's. In addition to the high quality, this cable is also extremely affordable. The only way to surpass this cable is to spend MUCH MORE on ultra-high-end cables. You can't go wrong with this cable and maybe you too can be a new found DVD junkie.
Pros:The picture on this TV is amazing. The component and PC inputs give a clear sharp picture with bright colors/whites and dark darks. Easily used as a PC monitor with a crisp display.Cons:Only 1 component input. The sound quality from the speakers is poor, and gives a crackling noise even at low levels. Sometimes the darks can be a little too dark.Overall:This is a great tv for the price. The 40" widescreen measures the same screen height as our previous 32" tube tv, so no size is lost when watching regular definition tv.
I have been using toner cartridge for several months and they work great, no problems at all. I can recommend it.
I normally don't take the time to submit a review.In this case however, I feel obligated to do so.This is by far one of the worst purchases I have ever made.Here's why.....The contraption is far too bulky.The case's enclosing is unbearable, takes a good minute or so to open it.The texture of the material feels like a cheap toy.The overall design is horrible, something I could make in my basement.For the love of everything sacred, do not buy this thing.
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 Received great service and the shipment was sent quickly. Product had a great price and it was exactly what I needed.
after a bit of research i was excited to get another kodak with more zoom for sporting events, etc. unfortunately this camera was nothing but a disappointment. i took this to my son's basketball game and came home with blurry, grainy pictures even after trying several different settings. outdoors proved to be a little better, but inside were all pictures i ended up deleting. i found the lcd to be very grainy, but it did clear up when displaying the picture taken. the quick reset between pictures was great. the friendliness of kodak cameras and software was wonderful as usual. my biggest complaint would have to be the battery life. after taking only 30 pictures, the low battery light would come on and within a few more pictures the camera was dead. the happened with MULTIPLE different batteries. i finally called kodak and sent the camera to the repair shop. when it was returned to me, i was given a list of types of batteries that were appropriate to use. apparently they found nothing wrong with the camera and assumed i didn't know what batteries to use. i did some research on the problem i was having and found out that this is a commom "bug" among this camera and the only way to fix it is to try a brand new camera. my frustration was too high at that point and i returned the camera for a full refund. this camera seems very appealing, but unless you want to chance getting one with this "bug", i wouldn't waste your money.
I LOVE my iLIve. I'm a heavy sleeper and have never found an alarm that actually wakes me up. But this one wakes me up in heart beat. My older sister had it before me, mine is about 6 or 7 years old and works perfectly still. the only problem i have is we lost the remote and they are like 20$ to replace. It's definitely not a system to have if your trying to play it throughout your house. but for your bedroom its perfect!!!!
I now use these earphones when listening to music or playing movies on my laptop. I used to use them for outdoor activities (riding my bicycle on trails) and traveling by air. In every instance I have been extremely impressed with this product. The earpieces fit snugly, and almost completely block any outside noise. While the earphones are snug and come with a clip to attach the cord to the collar, I do not know if they will stay firmly seated during extreme activities like jogging or mountain biking (all my biking has been more city/smooth trail rides; however, I don't use earphone when biking in traffic or in suburban areas). The sound quality is phenomenal; with full rich bass, and excellent midrange and upper range as well. I read one review where they said you would have to go back and relisten to you music all over again--they were right! The level of control when using the volume control knob (a separate cable component attached to the headset) and the Push-To-Hear module is excellent. The Push-To-Hear (PTH) component is very useful on the airplane; it is lightweight and equipped with a metal belt clip that has lasted a long time (be careful, the slide switch on the PTH module is a little stiff and requires a little practice before getting the hang of it). The product comes with a little round zipper pouch, but this is full of all the extra earpieces and wires. I kept them in there and purchased a separate zipper pouch to store the earphones, PTH module and volume control wire.Yes, this is an expensive set of earphones. If you can afford it, and you want really good sound quality, you won't be disappointed with this.
Cannot fathom the 4 stars reviews; especially the reviewer who states: "plot is hampered by a slightly overwrought literary device, the mother doling out her diaries at intervals, conveniently allowing the author to flip back and forth in time." The device is brilliant. You want to read straight forward and mundane, well, stick to Ludlum or Silva or whomever. The discerning reader will note the author's subtlety and craft. His slight of hand if you will. The slow way the substance of the tale is revealed. It's like being lost in a forest. You believe you know which path to take out. The sun is shining. You come upon a meadow here, a brook there. No, wrong way. It is only when all is revealed and you are safely out that you say, well, I knew where I was all the time. But, you didn't. Boyd never disappoints. I stumbled upon him long ago when I read The Ice Cream War. His novels are all dissimilar. He's vastly underrated because he's so accessible. I cannot wait to see what he gives us next.
This cable works just as well as the $30 cable I bought. I returned that $30 cable and kept this one. I read the reviews and figured for a few dollars with shipping why not try it out. It's totally worth it. I just can't believe it's so inexpensive. Whatever though. I totally recommend it.
These speakers work great me. They are compact, sound perfectly fine, and come at a very good price. The only complaint I have is that the iPod dock is only for charging and playing music through the speakers, the dock cannot be used to sync your iPod with your computer through USB. Still, these little speakers are great for their price.
The deciding factor for me in getting this camera turned out to be its high-quality video capability. As far as I am aware, there is no digital still camera that can compete with the sharp resolution of the movie clips this camera can produce (though Canon's Powershot A70 comes close).Who would guess that a camera this tiny would win the prize in that department? Yet it's true. I was considering going with this camera's 4 megapixel sibling, the s400. Yet ironically and weirdly, that camera, which is supposed to represent an upgrade to this one, has only a lower-quality video capability. [Who at] Canon...made that decision?I don't want to give the impression that this camera's video can compete with that of a real video camera. Be prepared for these limitations:1) In the highest resolution setting (recommended), each clip is limited to a maximum of 30 seconds. It is 3 minutes in the lower settings.2) Settings like focusing, zoom, and exposure do not adjust during a video clip. This means that if your subject starts out in the shade and shifts to a bright setting, it may look overexposed.3) The recorded sound of the video is not great, with some hiss always audible and pronounced wind noise in a breeze.4) You don't get the 30fps of a real video camera, so the motion is not as smooth-looking.5) No digital stabilization. Hold the camera very steady or use a tripod.6) You need lots of memory to record videos, approximately 1MB per second. I purchased two 512 MB flash cards. Each can record over 8 minutes of video clips, or hold over 300 highest-resolution photos. A 512 costs a little over $100 right now.Despite these limitations, the extreme portability of this camera has convinced me to use it for most of my video shooting. The 30-second time limit is not as bad as you might at first think. Even when using my dedicated video camera, I doubt I have taken many shots of greater length. The ones that are longer are boring anyway.And I have found a solution to the terrible wind noise. By putting the smallest bandaid I could find over the tiny dot of a microphone (to serve as a wind screen), the wind noise was completely eliminated without, amazingly, cutting down the audibility of other sounds.Being able to take photographs when appropriate, and videos when appropriate, with the flip of a switch from the same tiny camera that you can take anywhere, is wonderful. You can even combine both into great movies using tools like Microsoft's PhotoStory (PLUS Digital Media edition software) and Windows Moviemaker version 2 (which is a free download for XP users).
I WAS INFLUENCED TO BUY THIS TV BY ALL THE FAVORABLE REVIEWS I READ ONLINE. ALL THE REVIEWS WERE RIGHT ON TARGET---IT'S A GREAT LITTLE TV.
This is the second Philips DVD player that I have had fail on me in less than a year.The player worked alright for the first few weeks but the spinning of the disc would occasionally be extremely noisy. That didn't seem to effect the audio or picture quality, but we did have to turn the stereo up louder than usual to drown out the disc rotation. Last week halfway through a movie (which ironically was spinning silently) the picture became extremely digitized and choppy. At first it would only do it randomly but within days every dvd we put in would do the same thing. Already packaged up and waiting to be returned a month after being opened on Christmas Day!
I ordered this the other day, come to find out. They didn't have this in stock. So they decided to refund my purchase, No biggie. :)
I needed something that would do a good job reading a lot of the common and not so common memory cards out there and ideally something relatively inexpensive too. This little reader has fit both of them very well and I couldn't recommend it enough for the price. The only real con I'd say is it's not very aesthetically pleasing to look at. That said, it does it's job well.-Travis S [...]
I have a Epson Stylus C86 that I have not printed much with for several months. Initially it worked fine.I did the nozzle check recently, it barely printed a trace. After installing all new cartridges (Epson and expensive) and at least 10, maybe 15 cleanings, it just prints a trace of cyan and a trace of magenta, no black and no yellow. I have only ever used Epson cartridges in this printer.I have had many Epsons over the years, it looks like this is my last. Forums have told me that Epson isn't interested in fixing the problem.
No problems with this filter. Using it on a nikon 18-200 VR and it works just fine.
i tried 5 diff types of HD antenas and most will work on some channels other you need to reposition it to get signal,i plugged this 401 and went 1 by 1 all 69 ota channels i geti ordered 2 more
Product received on time and in perfect condition. Would not hesitate to purchase again from this seller.
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 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.
Does anyone know if this can be used with a Canon SD630 camera? I am going to order the camera in a few minutes, and can't figure out if it is too large? Also, how many pics will this hold if it's a 6MP camera?Thanks!
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.
I am absolutely pleased with my new monitor, ViewSonic VG710b, 17" LCD monitor (black), it is so remarkable!!!Nice color display, true hues!The ONLY thing I might have a -1 star (I had put 5 stars, now 4) is that the SOUND is not very very good. I also find that the buttons, the controls, are a bit complicated...Try the monitor in person at a store, play with the buttons, hear the sound and then decide. Don't take this wrong, I LOVE THE MONITOR !!! Just wish the speakers were a bit better.
I had to lower the rating to 4 stars because of dealing with ACE PHOTO DIGITAL. The product itself deserves 10 stars.I have owned one of these antennas before (about 17 years ago). I knew how it should perform and was not shocked but pleased that it still works like the old one did.The antenna was easy to tune with an SWR meter. It looks good on my Jeep. I made a fender bracket for it that keeps the height down so it fits in my garage. Although I do have a tall garage door and ceiling.I still have to remove it for parking garages but that is made easy by the fact that this antenna has a quick release form the base. I am taking a chance of getting it stolen with where I have it mounted as it is in easy reach. Again, this is also not a worry as all I have to do is give it a quick turn and it comes off so I can store it inside my vehicle. The Quick release, though easy to use, is tight enough that I don't worry about it coming undone while I am driving.I lot of guys don't like the whip style antennas for off road because they like to stand way too close to vehicles as they go under trees and over rocks where it is dangerous to be anyways. The mast is flexible enough that I can bend it back and tie it off to my rack and it springs back to straight when I untie it.I am pleased with the over all look, and performance of this product and have thought about buying another one as they are getting harder to find.I had some issues with the company I bought it from (ACE PHOTO DIGITAL) so if you can find it elsewhere even for a little bit more, buy it there. I was fooled by the decent reviews of this company, but I only have to assume that those people that gave them good reviews, didn't actually have to deal with there VERY unprofessional customer service department. They will yell at you, belittle you and not listen to your issue. Again, DO NOT BUY THIS OR ANYTHING ELSE FROM ACE PHOTO DIGITAL!!!
I expected this to completely suck the life out of my batteries, but this just keeps going and going. It has good sound and didn't cost me nearly what my friends spent for their bigger ones. :)
I couldn't get this to work with my phone. Not sure if it is the product or if it is the phone. Hope to get different phone in future. Will try it again with new phone.
After reading positive and negative comments I was little doubtful about the product. But when I got the product and put it on the printer it worked fine and quality of the print out is also good. It is only a month now I have to wait and see how many pages it can print well. Good choice.
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!
The record player sounds better than a CD when the records are clean and the sound system is high quality. Poor reviewers are probably using dusty albums or do not have it set up correctly. I had no problems and sound quality is perfect.
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!
Someday Microsoft will give up on their use of their own limited currency for what were &#34;microtransactions&#34;, and just replace them with a standard credit card purchase. Until then, we have M$ points, which can be purchased at 80ms to the dollar. I like buying them from Amazon instead of directly from MS because then I get to use my Amazon card for cash back on each purchase. If only I could find a currency market and mechanism by which to exchange my M$ points for real money...
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
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.
Worked flawlessly for a 6 year old Macbook. Install was easy and performance gains were worth the trouble of the swap.
I bought my Ebookman 911 off of half.com for less than $50. I feel it was worth this amount of money, but not much more. The Mobipocket Reader is tricky to use, and isn't covered very fully in the user's manual. I bought it so I could read free ebooks off of ccel.org and from the Gutenberg Project. I didn't intend to buy any of the books for sale by Mobi Pocket or Franklin. I figure that having over 15,000 free ebooks on line is enough to keep me busy for years. What I have discovered is that the Ebookman will not allow you to read pdf documents (adobe acrobat)at all, which is a real bummer. According to the manual, it is supposed to allow you to read .html and .pdb (palm compatible) documents but I haven't successfully gotten it to do that yet. I intend to call their support number and get someone to walk me through it on Monday. The phone number isn't toll free but at least a support number is available.On the plus side plain vanilla text documents (.txt) are a snap to download, find and read. In addition, the Franklin ebooks and Mobipocket ebooks work flawlessly in this machine. I'm just not interested in spending the money on their books when I can get many of the same ones for free from public domain sources.As for the backlight, it works perfectly. I can read in bed or in a car at night to my heart's content. I like the Ebookman. I don't love it, but I do plan to get my money's worth out of it.
I am definitely a "gadget guy" and this is about the coolest thing I have seen in a while. Of course it works as a universal remote, but it looks good doing it! When it is sitting it has a blank blue screen, but when you pick it up the digital "buttons" light up which is where the cool-factor comes in. It is incredibly easy to use in a darkened room, but you can see the display perfectly well in a brightly lit environment too.More importantly, it is very easy to program. So far everything I have with a remote has been programmed into this one remote - including the ceiling fan. Also, you can easily customize certain keys to perform sequences like turn everything on or off by touching 1 button. It is easy to customize the display to move keys around if you want to do so.About the only drawback is it does burn through the AAA batteries. I seem to replace batteries approximately every 4 weeks.All in all I am very happy with my newest "gadget".
This started out a little dull for me but after about page 20 I was hooked and couldn't put it down. The tension and suspense keeps growing until the very end.
Worked fine for my application, no reason to spend more money than what this vendor is charging. Excellent price for something that works as it is supposed to!
I used this cable to connect my new Sony Blu-Ray player to my Sony HDTV and works flawlessly at 1080p speeds.No need to spend a fortune on these cables!
these blank dvd+r are cheap and they suck it takes me 2-3 attempts to copy a movie onto them. i am using nero 7 premium, dvd fab platinum and dvd shrink to burn my dvds with i have two HP DVD burners 16x, and i have used sony 16x blank dvds and HP 16x blank dvd's and no problem what so ever. I get the TDK and burn process fails until 2nd or 3rd attempt i will never buy another TDK product again, nor would i suggest whomever is reading this.
Sure, the Sony NW-MS9 is far more expensive than your average portable MP3 player but then again this is not your average MP3 player. Super small and compact, this Digital Music Player can go anywhere and in any pocket. You'll barely know it is on your person as you run down the street. It seems well suited for an extensive workout and comes with a clip that enables the whole player to fit on your keyring! Steller looks as well. The device is surrounded in all silver casing and has efficeint controls. This Sony will be the talk of all your friends. Downsides? Unfortunately yes. The unit uses the Sony Memory Stick System which is not a cheap way to store files by any means. 64MB Memory Sticks costing.... However if you need a super small unit and are not intimidated by its high price this unit will suit your needs perfectly.
How else are you going to get a sharp, fast lens like this for about $100? I don't use this lens a lot but when you need speed or very shallow depth of field, it is more than worth having.I also add extension tubes to it for (non-moving) closeups and macros.
Recently purchased this DVD player (region free) from an Amazon seller and discovered it is actually quite a cheap unit. Crappy little remote that has the look and feel of something that will get busted if one looks at it sideways. The player itself is not much better in terms of ruggedness and workmanship. As soon as I connected the HDMI cable, I was greeted to a screen that constantly went from on to blank to on again. Tried two other HDMI cables, but the problem persisted. Had to return it to the seller, who fortunately will accept returns. Personally, I'd look to spend a little more and acquire a better model. This unit has the appearance of one that you might be unlucky enough to receive at a $20 gift exchange at Christmas. Steer clear.
I had this device switching between my Sonos device and Bose headphones. Regardless of whether the device is connected to any input, if I'm switched into the headphones, there's a very noticeable noise coming out of the headphones. If I unplug the Sonos from the other input (which should be switched off), that noise goes away.I don't know whether to 'blame' this switch of the Sonos input line, but at the end of the day the device should be resistant to letting any noise on either output leak into the other output, so thus the one star review.
Yes, they sound amazing. From the lowest of low's, to the highest of high's. You can hear them all, literally. The volume is all the way up on my macbook, and they are clear as a whistle. Don't let the $99 dollar price fool you. They are just as good as a $300 set of headphone's. Get them, you won't regret it. I promise.
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.
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!
i bought this wireless card some time ago for an XP 64 setup. i have since then evolved into Windows 7 and a new system build. for kicks i tossed this card in the new computer and downloaded the Win 7, 64 bit drivers from MSI. this card works great. i am so thrilled at its performance; it is first class.
Love it. Got the monitor up to not strain neck and have lots of room putting all needed stuff on sides and under monitor raiser. Gave more room to have my fellowes clip board on side of monitor.
Had a problem with the xbox store so I ordered and used these. Worked great. Some times I think they have deals on them too, I will be looking out for them.
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.
I have a small hatchback so this 8 inch was perfect for it. Sounds great and produces a lot of bass.
When I first received the case, I was excited. It was small, compact and fit the camera like a glove. I thought this would be helpful to carry in a purse when you didn't need extra batteries or memory cards. After having my camera in the case for awhile (for storage), I took out the camera to charge the battery. I was very disappointed because there were black marks all over the camera and they would not come off. I read this from another review and should have listened. I just threw the case away. It was cheap and past my return time. I would not recommend this case unless you don't care about the appearance of your camera.
The scanner I used in 1999 is better and easier to install than the Strobe XP 220.Installation Process from hellThe installation process was a nightmare. Brought me back memories from hardware installations dating back to 1999, nay...1997. The scanner is connected through chunky Y cable; Y split from the power adapter for USB connection to the computer and connection to the scanner. It was cumbersome and annoying. The cable is heavier than the scanner itself and often made it tilt under the weight of it. The scanner took hours to install, 2 CDs, adding tons of bloated software to my computer and my waning patience finally snapping. After all of that, the scanner refused to work. I had no idea whether it was on since the designers of this product deemed an ON switch or light was not necessary. I left the Strobe-craptastic-scanner for another day.Getting it to workA week later I returned to the task of trying to make the crap-scanner work. It will work this time, sure it will, I mused trying to fool myself into wasting more time on scanner-fail. I connected the scanner to the computer and waited for my computer to recognize it. And I waited...and waited...and kept waiting. Since there is no ON button or nice green light to let me know whether this crapshoot was even on, I went onto prodding and clicking any and all buttons McCrappy had. Alas, there was only one greay button at the side. I pressed. Nothing. Pressed again. Nothing. Pressed and Held. Nada.Finally, as if by some miracle, my computer recognized it and told me to calibrated. I hastened with a semi-victorious hope (maybe this will work!) and inserted the calibration page and waited...waited some more. Page aligned with the arrows? Check. Is the Crap-scanner on? No way to check. Grey button? Pressed. Nada. Check another electric plug? Nothing. Restarting the computer? Nothing worked. Finally, after the 10th unplug/plug back in of the cables...it worked!!!!So, I quickly calibrated, before it decided to bail out on me again. Then I put in a test page for scanning.SoftwareIt has an unfriendly interface. Full of useless stuff and meager setting options.Black and White scanningThe text was clear but lopsided. A LOT. I calibrated again. Lopsided again. Calibrated again and still lopsided. Black and white photo scanning had terrible quality.Color ScanningLet me laugh a bit here as I review the "color" scanning. Yes, there was color and there was scanning. Scanning the photo it looked like a pictured taken with a 1 MegaPixel camera, the ones you would find 10 years ago then scanned by a scanner of also 10 years ago. There were vertical lines running through the picture scan. It was bloody awful. Yes, I did scan on picture mode and played around with the settings to try to make It better. I checked the settings, the highest resolution was 600 dpi! (See shared pictures above.)ConclusionBloody awful crap-tastic scanner. :D
I had looked at many camera case options for weeks before purchasing this one, and was amused reading the reviews. Some people thought it was to be a gadget bag for multiple items. This is a camera case DESIGNED TO ONLY COVER THE CAMERA. It is well made, and does exactly what it is intened to do. The belt loop makes it a very handy side-arm style tote which frees up one's hands for fighting off muggers and Canon thieves. I am very pleased with this product. It will only hold the camera and maybe an additional SD card. All the other stuff I need I put in my Canon 200eg Backpack(also 5 stars). My hands remain free for the aforementioned altercations and/or other dexterous endeavors that may arise.
I am so impressed with the quality of this cable. It is a bit difficult to unplug because of the design - the plastic bar that you have to press down to release it is below a bubble in the plastic covering, but once you realize this and do it a few times you just know what to do to get the cable released. I purchased a 50 foot cable to give me flexibilty and I could not be happier with this cable. I purchased the red but it is available in many colors that could match just about anything. The connections are sturdy and secure, which is important. This cable exceeds my expectations and therefore deserves the highest rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend these.
ordered this for my mom. she says she loved it, but i've never seen her use it. If i ever see her using it, I'll add to the review.
This is a great cable, did lots of research everything I read said don't spend a lot of money on an HDMI cable (they all do the same thing) I can tell you that my picture is as good as you can get.
Fabulous laptop bag. Not only is it incredibly thin and stylish, it fits my macbook pro like a glove. And I feel that for the price, this purchase was a great bargain.
I bought this case for SD450. It fits very well. I love it.
I am going to be as honest and straight-forward as I can. I would LOVE to tell you that this cable is perfect, and as reliable as the expensive ones... but the old saying is true: You get what you pay for.This cable worked fine (not amazingly, just fine) for 4 days. It was not noticeably better than component - I switched back and forth and could not tell a difference in picture or audio.However, after 4 days, the audio started to cut out every few seconds. It became unwatchable. Component worked fine, so it was clearly the HDMI cable.SUMMARY: The cable was AS GOOD AS component (NEVER better) for 4 days, then stopped working properly.Beware.
XBOX Marketplace would not accept my credit card or Paypal, not matter what cache I cleared, forum I visited, or support I requested. "Try again later" was the only advice I could get. Cards are not available locally where I live, I thought I was out of luck. Trusty old Amazon came through, and the transaction worked like a charm. Sounds like lots of XBOX users have had similar problems, presumably since Microsoft doesn't want to take anyone's money (?????!!?!?!?!?!?)
I don't write many reviews, but I thought I'd put in a good word for this product. This is an excellent tuner, especially for the price. I doubt you'll find a better tuner capable of HD at this price range. It handled a SD signal very well. While watching SD television, I could have several other programs running at the same time without a problem. The card handled a SD well enough that the CPU was free to do other things. At one point, just to put it to a test, I had a DVD playing on my television, a youtube video playing in my internet browser, and the tv playing. They all ran fine.HD was a slightly different story, but that's to be expected. As long as I was only watching the television, everything was fine, but I could forget doing a lot of multitasking. I could run other programs at the same time, but only if they weren't too demanding. My computer's over a year old though, and was hardly a high end supercomputer when I bought it (AMD 3400+ processor). I haven't tested it out myself, but if you've got a newer PC with a dual core, you should see much better performance.A couple of warnings though. I would NOT get this as a substitute for a true HD television. Even on a very good monitor, the picture just isn't quite up to par with a decent HDTV. The same is true when it comes to recording. It does the job, but its a little crude compared to a DVR like, say, TiVo. There are other little shortcomings too, like a half second delay between the signal and the picture showing up on your screen. Not a problem for television, but it makes playing games nearly impossible. Don't plan on hooking up your console to this thing.Also, plan on doing a little tweaking when you install it. This is not a plug and play device. I'm not an A/V expert, but I do have some experience installing PC hardware, and it took me a couple of hours to get the drivers and the settings straight. Plan on going to the company's website for drivers and troubleshooting guides. It got me through the install without too much aggravation.These shortcomings are things you'll experience with nearly any TV tuner, unless you plan on spending a small fortune. They aren't due to flaws in the product. The technology just has some limitations at this point.Overall, an excellent PC TV tuner. Even on a computer that was far from high end, it ran very well.
This case is a beautiful case, nice leather and plenty of space. I was surprised how big this case was, am able to fit a lot of computer related items. Would have given bag a 5 star rating but as stated by others the shoulder strap tends to come undone when twisted. I have had this case for about two months and the strap has fallen off at least once a week. Once i had it on my shoulder and it twisted off with my 17 inch macbook pro inside. My apple was not damaged but I am going to tape the strap together, which is pretty awful to have such a nice bag with electrical tape. Problem should be solved.
Easy to operate but poor sound. I guess the sound quality doesn't really matter seeing how any conversations will be short and to the point. Worked well when we tested it. All in all I fell a lot better knowing that my 92 year old father in law can get help whenever he needs it with just a push of a button. At $150 it seems like a lot of money for what it is though. Seems like they should be able to sell these for $50 or so.
Based on Michael McCord's review of this item I purchased it, had it installed in a flash and everything worked without a hitch!
First - this is the best price I have seen for ANY CF memory and/or devices. This card is priced lower than other competing brands 128 MB cards.Second - it works perfectly for what I wanted. I have an HP Jornada 568 - and I wanted to start using it as an MP3 player. The only problem was that I didn't have enough storage for a whole lot of music. I plugged the card in, and moved almost 5 complete CD's worth of music to my PDA - now when I skate or run, I can enjoy my favorite music with no skipping and the price for the memory was even less than buying a cheap CD player!It's been a couple of days - and I haven't had a single problem, just put the card in, and it did what I wanted!Great product! Great Deal!
I really hope 3M makes this product available again. I am a collector of rare VHS tapes and intend to keep my VCRs as long as possible. I've tried just about every VCR cleaner on the market and this was my favorite- the tape path cleaning got rid of a tape line at the top of the screen that no other cleaner was able to do. It cleans without solvents too, so it is kinder to your VCR and won't wear it down. If you look around, you may be able to still find this cleaner somewhere. It's also listed under a slightly different name- try this link:High Performance VCR Head Cleaner
I'm incredibly happy with this screen. It was extremely easy to install. It took about 1.5 hours from opening the box to hanging the finished product on the wall. You do need 2 people when stretching the screen into place though. The screen looks great hanging on the wall, very professional looking. The big box stores all said that a grey screen would run a minimum of $1000-$1200. So I was pretty happy to find one for about half that price. I was a little skeptical about the quality prior to purchase, but after getting the screen I was very impressed. I've got an Epson 8350 paired with this screen, and the picture is very impressive! The velvet frame finishes the look off very nicely. My only complaint (and it's not a big one) is that on some screen shots, a little bit of bleed through shows up on 1 corner of the velvet screen. Only every now and then. All in all, I'm very happy & would definitely recommend this product.
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 am using this product on direct tv and I still have to watch with remote in hand. I am sure this is a direct tv issue but I sure wish there was a solution.
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.
first off i would like to let you know that i am writing this review on my archos 605 using its wifi capabilities! this player is everything you ever wanted on a portable player. plenty space for music video pictures compared to the ipod. everything is on par with this unit. only problem is battery life. it isn't as good as the factory says in terms of hours of usage per charge but it preety close. i would say about 14 hours of music and 5 hours for video. besides that little issue everything else is good. would recommend to anyone.
I got this to hook up my iPod dock (5G 30GB iPod) to my TV via component video. Alas, no video appears on the TV. I know the inputs and composite cable work... Maybe I'm doing something wrong here, but it seems like this should work. The iPod dock works with straight S-video cable to the TV.
I've got a brand new Macbook Pro, and a Dell 24" LCD. After calibration, the monitors had a disturbing shade of magenta on them. Tried to find workarounds... spent a lot of time... but no use. Scoured the Internet and found a lot of people have this problem.It CANNOT deliver on it's number one promise: Accurate Color Calibration. The rest, therefore, doesn't matter. I don't care how good the software is, or how handy the tool is.Please stay away.~Jazzwall
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.
It's too bad that palm doesn't stay with what it does best, a great planner. When they went to the phone mode, the sound was terrible. That's why I just wanted a simple old-fashioned palm (I prefer something separate from the phone). This is no fault of the seller, but I just wanted a palm I could use just as a primary function-planner. This was a real disappointment. I ended up buying an I-touch with the planner app.
After nearly buying an almost-identical HDMI cable at my local Walmart for $35, I'm so glad I decided to put it down and check Amazon. This cable is all you need to hook up your laptop to your HDTV.Don't pay 10 times the price in Walmart or Best Buy! This cable is just as good as any name-brand version you might find there.
I think that is a very good choice. Exelent image, exelent sound enough imputs. Recommend 100%.
This is a outstanding little Radio/tape player with terrific reception.Strongly recommend...!!!
Purchased this for my spouse to use when watching TV in bed while I am trying to sleep. Very simple to set up and use. We have not seen the problem a few have reported with the ear pieces being uncomfortable or the receiver being heavy enough to pull the ear pieces out of the ear. The headset we received is very light. Only complaint is that there is not enough sensitivity in the volume control on the low end. Barely moving the volume dial from the OFF position results in earpiece volume loud enough that I can hear it when my spouse is next to me wearing the headset. Have to be very careful to only move the volume dial a tiny bit or sound is much too loud. I thought it might be a function of the audio out signal from the TV but I tried multiple channels on two TV's and had the same issue with both TV's. Would be nice if the full range of the volume control was usable. Overall a minor issue, though, that is easily dealt with by neing careful positioning the volume dial. I highly recommend this product.
People are willing to write a bad review when something is not up to their expectations and are angry more often than a positive one when everything is fine.This HDMI cable does its job 100% (simple DVR -> HDTV connection, with the occasional laptop hookup to the TV) for a great price.
If you're the kind of user who can always carry the (included) carrying case, then my comment will be irrelevant; enjoy the earphones, as they're as good as EX71.However, I usually keep my earphones wrapped around my iPod, and unless you are super careful, the over-the ear hooks make it susceptible to tangles. The same hooks also make it cumbersome to untangle.Also, the hooks make it a bit annoying to use the earphones while I use my sunglasses or my eyeglasses. It's doable, but it tends to push the earphones out of my ears.Finally, the white color goes well with the white iPod models, but after a few months, they tend to show the grime all too well.My advice: I don't think that any (claimed) audio improvement over EX-71 is worth the extra hassle. If your heart is set on this model, get the black one.
I was hesitant about getting a non-Apple part and only ordered one cable. I had absolutely no difficulties with it. The "tight fit" was a non-issue for me. I ended up getting several others for the rest of my family. You can get a couple of these for the price of just one official Apple cable. And it is very nice to have extras for the cars and the office.
Worked perfectly fine. I have not tried any expensive cables but the quality of my HD channels and PS3 gaming with these cables are excellent. I wouldn't think twice about spending extra money for other cables that does the same job. For the price of these cables, just click on buy.
Due to some shipping problem of late, this tripod arrived about 3 weeks after my Meade ETX 125 and other accessories. The 'scope is useable without the tripod, but it is not comfortable and you are at the mercy of the steadiness and level of whatever you set it on.This tripod makes polar alignment very easy and there are fine-tuning knobs to dial it in after coarse setting. It is very steady, easily adjustable, clearly labeled and has a bubble level as well. The instructions in the ETX 125 and the tripod says there is no need for precise adjustment and not to let making a precise adjustment take away from the enjoyment of the 'scope. Even though either the stock electronic controller and the AutoStar accessory controller can work satisfactorily with only coarse leveling and north aligning, BOTH CONTROLLERS are closer to the mark if the tripod is precisely aligned.This tripod has everything to set a quick, stable and precisely aligned base for the ETX scopes. One word of warning... If you have the heavier ETX 125 and are polar aligning in a latitude below 45 degrees (my estimate!), there is a lot of weight on the north leg. I find the north leg can noticeably sink in soft lawns after alignment that may affect the GO TO alignment!
I got it in a few days with free shipping and it has been working fine.
Just recieved January build...no clouds...beautiful pic on HD and SD....Direct TV HD installer said Sony has best picture in his opinion..
I bought this tripod for visiting antelope canyon. I searched amazon and decided to buy this one because pretty good review and cheap price. After I got it, I found it is easy to use and it is a good tripod comparing its cheap price.
I am currently using this memory in my computer on an ASUS P5K-E Motherboard with an E8400 CPU and Vista Ultimate 32 bit. I am more of a default person so after I put these sticks on my motherboad I just updated the BIOS on the motherboard and I set the DRAM frequency in Bios to 1066. Thats it. I don't overclock because I am not a gamer but I do a lot of video processing. I have never had any problems or concerns with this memory at all, Ever and it is about a year old. Recently I started using more complex programs requiring me to expand my memory to 4gb or 6gb. What I found out was a little upsetting. Since I am using Vista Ultimate 32 bit version it only recognizes up to 3GB of RAM. In order for me to go higher I need a 64 bit version of windows and then I can go up to 8GB of RAM Max that the motherboard supports. I wish I had known this last year when I put this system together. Live And Learn I guess. Since memory prices have come way down since the introduction of DDR3,I will probably add 4GB of this same memory so I have a six stick 6GB matched set (2x1GB + 2x2GB) and a 64 bit version of Vista Ultimate. I was thinking about getting Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit when It is released next month (October, 2009) but if Windows 7 is anything like Vista was when it was first released it will probably take a year for microsoft to work out all the bugs. Who Knows?? Only time will tell.
Great radio. Bought it for my job because the old one died. (no not this one.) A older one that someone gave to me. Love it to death.
I got this for my MSI Wind netbook u100 series that I've had about 2 years now. It was really easy to just pop off the back of the netbook, slip it in, restart and I was done. It's sped the computer's time up a little, not a ton. But it was already fast to begin with. I'd definitely recommnend it for MSI users!
I bought a WMP54GS and it died after 2 months. I paid to have it sent off to Linksys and then paid to have it sent back to me because Linksys won't ship to an APO. The card they sent back was a refurbished one which begs the question "Why didn't I just buy a refurbished one to begin with and save money?" The thing that really made me mad was that the antenna that came with the card had been chewed on by a dog! It was mangled. I contact Linksys service and the first person I talk to basically tells me to just deal with it. I finally have to call and speak with someone else just to get them to say they'll check into what they can do. It takes a total of 6 emails and a long distance phone call from Okinawa just to get them to offer to replace it. Here's the catch though, I have to send the card and antenna back to them and again pay to have it shipped back to me. Nice to see Linksyscares about their customers.
This adapter performs as promised and has been in use since it was delivered, Good product
Put a pair in my new PC to bump it up to 2gig. Thing screams, easy install, cheapest way to really boost performance.
I recently upgraded from the 50 1.8 Mark II to the 50 1.4. I find this lens to have a nicer rendering when used wide open, smoother bokeh, and I like the build better (though its no L quality lens). It works well on both my 5D Mark II and my T3i. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.
My hearing loss in the mid-range has reached the point where I can no longer understand what is being said on television. I have been driving my wife crazy asking her to explain the action or repeat what had just been said. I have tried wireless headphones with some success in the past. But they were uncomfortable and the sound was distorted. The Sony phone have been a miracle. They fit firmly blocking outside noise but are extremely comfortable. Best yet the sound quality is excellent. I also like the fact that they can be re-charged in the supplied cradle. I have another remote phone that requires batteries and I have stopped using it as the battery consumption is excessive.
This is an okay camera for your first one, but it is a battery eater!.. After about 20 pictures with flash, you need to change the batteries. Maybe I am naive but come on! Also...the flash stinks. You need there to be a LOT of light in the room to even make out an object and this is WITH the flash. Without it is just as bad.
This is garbage. I used it once and then the power supply sorta gave up--it just flickered and couldn't even power the fan. I looked at the manufacturer's website and they have absolutely no troubleshooting or helpful information for this device.The near immediate failure of this unit really put me in a bind. I needed the files on the hard drive to meet a deadline--needless to say I did not meet it.Don't waste your money on anything from this manufacturer.
I like to think that I am at least fairly competant and can follow simple instructions. I purchased two advent speakers neither of these items would work. I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with tech support (Thompson provides the support for these units) the tech support was very patient and helpful but we still could not get the units to work. I returned both units and subsituded with a set of acoustic research wireless which work flawlessly.
I absolutely love my Lowepro D-Res 50 All Weather bag! I use it on every camping and hiking trip I take, including a week-long trip to Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. The all weather cover is a must for outdoors enthusiasts, doing a superb job of keeping drizzle, rain or sleet off your delicate camera equipment. The cover dries quickly after use, and stuffs back into the bag ready for the next use.The D-Res 50 is larger than its cousin, the D-Res 30, and this was a key issue for me because I also take my Casio Cassiopeia E-115 on hiking and camping trips to take trail and birding notes, record bird song for later identification, etc. I have found that the D-Res 50 comfortably holds both my Kodak DC-265 digital camera, 4-8 spare AA batteries, Kodak lens adapter &amp; one lens, spare CompactFlash card AND my Casio Cassiopeia in its Rhinoskin case without cramping anything and still allowing me to zip the D-Res bag closed. I have done this for a year now with no signs of strain to the D-Res 50 and no damage whatsoever to the delicate equipment I carry inside it.The D-Res has a belt loop for carrying it on your waist, a handle for casual carrying, and an adjustable shoulder strap. I can comfortably carry the D-Res 50 on my shoulder while wearing a loaded pack, simply by adjusting the D-Res shoulder strap and placing it under my pack strap to prevent sliding. That way my digital camera and PDA are always within easy reach without removing my pack and fumbling around for the proper gear.I highly recommend this bag, and the entire Lowepro all weather line of bags, to anyone who enjoys the outdoors and wants to take their delicate gear with them to capture memories.
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.
I know that it is a cheap digital camera and my expectations were low, but I was not prepared for just how bad it was. If the picture quality were any worse you would not be able to tell what it was a picture of. I truly have no idea what the other reviewer is talking about when they say that they were impressed with the quality of the photos they took. I really do not think that Amazon should carry such a worthless product. If I sound harsh, buy the camera for yourself and try it out. Then come back here and write your own review.
Unit is well constructed, controls are fairly intuitive, backlighting/screen are also very good. My unit was working great and then would only power up very briefly and then would go out. The unit acted like it had dead batteries put in it even when it had brand new alkaline. Unit is about 28 days old. I will get to see how good the Amazon.com replacement policy is! This was the first thing that I ever purchased from Amazon.com.
I found not only did I receive this product in a very short period of time, I have found it to be, one of the easiest little mouse's to control and found it to glide very nicely across just about any surface. I have quite a few spares, but this one is by far, the best!
I have 6 of these on my office computers. When the power goes off, they shutdown my computers weather I am there or not. reat item. They have always worked. Good battery life.
Timely delivery. . .plugged it in and it worked. . .saved $$$$'s. If you need any kind of component connector don't look anywhere else to buy.
This product worked for my iPod, Camera, and Cell Phone as I practically used every plug possible! It rocked. The only complaint I have is with the continental European plug. Because of the ground prong on the outlet the adapter is forced to be longer, and therefore not as stout as the other plugs.I would recommend this, but it has a potential to break in the future.
Great for trimming those little hairs around your chin, mouth, eyebrows, etc. They do not irritate the skin. I would recommend them
Did the job, I love getting Microsoft points online. Very efficient and saves a trip to the store, or to waste money on the whole 1600.
I purchased this camera for use on a dolphin swim we took in the Bahamas and was horrified to see that the plastic casing became filled with water and the lens was all fogged up - I threw the camera in the garbage - what a let down and what a waste of money :(
Protects the lens. Great price. Sturdy build. Worth the few bucks to add protection to the camera lens. Nice buy.
this item it easy to use and good for people who need have important information to save. who want to buy that's make a good shop because the techonology is excellent and easy to save information
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!
Sometimes I wonder what planet I'm on when I read a book so highly recommended, that turns out to be so highly overrated.This book is beautifully written. Prose is layered upon prose, beautifully descriptive of a small southern town: Harriet reminds me of Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," and the aunts are typical characters of early Truman Capote. You can smell the moss, and hear the drawl. You have uppity "nigras," white trailor trash, ladies who have lost the mansion, mothers who have lost their minds, abusive fathers, preachers with snakes: even Houdini!! I believe the only charactor not thrown in for extra interest is a nun on a roller coaster.There are so many disfunctional characters in this book who are never explained that it made my head spin. This book has a lot of beginning, a ton of boring middle, and a real lack of ending.Never did figure out who the little friend was. Frankly, didn't care.
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.
So I loved these when they first came out, and we used them in the D60 for several projects. During one of the events the drive developed a strange noise and shortly died mid-shoot. Not a good time. The noise was rather like an old turboprop plane starting up, speeding up and slowing down. We were unable to salvage any data off it.We got that one replaced under warranty and the new one arrived and worked fine for about 6 shoots before succombing to an early death just like the last.We currenty have the third one in and it is working fine but we now have three 1 gig Lexar's in spare because we can't count on these on critical applications.As random storage I suspect this is probably OK, but if you NEED to not lose the data, look elsewhere.
My new Sony KDL-46V2500 46" Bravia V-Series 1080p LCD HDTV meets all my expectations. The delivery by Amazon using Eagle Transport exceeded my expectations. I ordered my TV set on November 27 and one week later it was delivered to my home in extreme south Texas. The delivery person unpacked the set, put it on our stand, hooked it up and turned it on and then programmed it. Then he helped me carry my old heavy 32" tube set out to my storage shed. What more could a person expect?
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 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.
I bought this screen protector because it was cheap. While applying it I managed to get some dust and a hair trapped between screen and protector, and a few bubbles that refused to come out. I tried to use the "applicator card" and ended up putting scratches on it. This is one of those one chance only protectors--don't try to move it once it is down! I kept it on for a week or so, until the bubbles and dirt drove me crazy and I took it of. I haven't purchased another screen protector for my Kindle Fire yet, but the gorilla glass screen seems pretty durable, and I keep it in a sleeve or case most of the time. I will say that the screen protector did help with the annoying fingerprints that I always get on the touchscreen. So if you want a cheap screen protector that will help with fingerprints, and you are talented with applying these things, give it a try.
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!!!
Didn't last long at all. Got the fatal "No Disc" error and it refused to ever read a DVD again!
the LNS4096 is a good tv - but the extra options that they provide you may not really be all that helpful, i.e. the cable card slot, and the PIP which will only work with your coax inputs ( like cable or over air antenae). I've had the TV for a month and I still love it - it is great for playing xbox360 it comes out clean and clear. I like how the base is very stylish, it is also functional as the swivel action really does come in handy.I only ding it a star because it has a huge bunch of unusable features; they really aren't designed to be easy to use and most people won't be using any of the things that samsung went the extra distance to include. I think this tv has some strange internet and photo viewing capability but it doesn;t really seem worth my time to figure it out. I love the TV but maybe you are better off getting the slightly cheaper lns4095d.
I'm a CPA. I looked at the Xerox 252 and other scanners. I was concerned this scanner would be too slow. It's fast and fits my needs perfectly.
I initially thought that this product was not working, but realized that the dvd/blueray player, or whatever source you use, has to be in "play" mode. Product works just fine...I use it for a projector that has HDMI and picture looks great..
This is a good economical UV Lens, I have not noticed any discolorization. Stops smudges and finger prints from my camera lens, that is it's main job, also does a very good job at mist and rain.
This unit will exceed expectations of any typical MP3 player. It has features galore and more can be added by updating the firmware from www.iriver.com (visit their support page for the iFP-100 series to find the updates). Also updates are available for the Music Manager to make this unit fully compatible with Windows Media Player. After all is updated, this excellent player just gets better.The FM Record Capability is awesome and the recording quality is superior. The Headphones included with the unit are also beyond expection. For such small earphones, they compete and even perhaps surpass the sound quality of my expensive cup headphones.This unit has features galore that you can control. Including how long the backlight stays on after a button is pressed, the bass and treble levels, whether or not the unit will resume playback where it left off after being shut off, and even the recording quality of the microphone when recording voice. (Which, by the way, my little Panasonic voice recorder doesn't even compare when voice recording quality is concerned.)This unit is simply superior. I really can't say enough about it.
I really like this player, it's very versatile, capable of almost all of the formats and if you are into foreign DVDs it can easily be hacked (just numbers keyed in you can find on the internet) to be able to play the variest other regions.More important to me is it does the job well of playing back PAL DVDs.I have three other players, 2 JVC units and a no-name portable that stutter on some PAL DVDs and this one plays them back flawlessly.Very slim profile, does the job for me.
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.
This product doesnt even work. It's supposed to be an extender, but it's very shoddy and doesnt work. Now it's sole purpose is being a toy for my two cats!!
Because this GPS has been around for a while, the hype has settled and the price has therefore lowered significantly. It has amazing features that the most expensive GPS units offer. The newer model, the GO 730, has the new IQ routes and lane guidance features, however i don't think that these features alone would be worth the extra $100 (50% of the units cost!). The handsfree works perfectly with my verizon LG phone. It connects automatically when I turn the unit on and I can keep my phone in my pocket. The navigation works well and the speaker is loud. The screen is bright and clear. I love that this unit allows you to add POI's and make map corrections right on the device.There are only a few negatives about the device. First, the suction cup mount isn't sturdy enough. I have tried using it on the windshield and the dashboard mount and on both the unit has fallen down while I was driving on a bumpy road. The only other major negative for me is that the unit has no capability of automatically turning on when I start the car.It has the ability to automatically turn off when the car is powered off, but some Garmin units can supposedly do turn on automatically and it would make life much easier not having to hassle with holding the on button down to turn the GPS on if I am in a hurry. Lastly, there is no volume control button to change the volume. If you want to change the volume, you must go through several menu pages. I have to press preferences, then speaker preferences, then volume, then change the volume. This can be to difficult to do while driving.
The adapter plate allowed us to use our XM radio in the Gorge home where we have poor standard reception.
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.
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.
Great cover to protect from scratches. Super easy to snap on and good venting so it doesn't get that hot. Has stoppers on the bottom.It's more of a cherry red than what is shown so it really stands out!! So far A+!
I love to do cool Christmas stockings for our adult kids (20-30ish). When they come home for the holidays they always download a bunch of picures on their tiny phones to share with us. I can hardly see them without a mignify glass. So this year I put a couple of these Sony Memory sticks in their stockings. Needless to say, although they love their annual dental and personal hygiene supplies, they were very pleased! ("Oh wow this is great!") This way next year they can bring home pictures, music, and even video if they want! I recommend this for the hard to buy for techie....Everyone can use more storage!
This product provides great protection and the armband is easy to adjust. Perfect for the gym.
I didn't expect these speakers to be that great, but once i put them in my 4 bedroom apt, it filled the whole place with music. Great speakers and I am loving the great sound quality they have, no static at all!
Range Expander works great. I had no problem with the setup. It does help if you know a little about wireless networking.
I didn't buy this dock to watch movies on my TV. I bought it just to control remotely the music I listen from my ipod to my Onkyo home cinema system. Even for that, this dock is not capable enough to do so.I chose Onkyo dock because I have an Onkyo receiver and I thought that with this dock the integration would be perfect and it would look cool. I was wrong. Receiver's remote control through RI connection only has stop, play, pause, forward and backward functions for the ipod. For navigation through lists, albums, songs etc., I still need to use the small dock's remote control. So the fact that the brand was common didn't help much. I could use any other brand docking station if I knew that I would have to have one additional remote control on the table of my living room anyway.On screen display function is terrible. I had read reviews saying that it is not that good but I didn't imagine that it would be that bad. It really looks like an MS-DOS interface with white characters in a total black screen. So, by this means it doesn't look cool at all. Scrolling is also very slow and not convenient at all on the way you see lists. Characters are huge and very few songs appear on the screen at once. Furthermore it does not appear on the TV screen the Greek characters and I guess any other non Latin character too, like the ipod's screen does. So I cannot navigate my Greek music I have on ipod.Finally I wish it had an HDMI connection too aside the RCA since I have run out of RCA inputs on my TV screen.The only positive thing I can say about this dock is its minimal design that matches pretty well with my black ipod.At the end, I don't see much difference from having my ipod connected via the stereo jack. At least I feel somehow better that I bought it from the US and not from Europe where the price is almost double. If I could return it back, I would do it. I am sure there are much better ipod docks out in the market in similar price range.
Small simple minded tech. can achive some much. Easy to conceal and tack, able to reverse brad or swap out brad for longer. Plastic is pliable for the cables slight over size, or place two together with some tweaking and wal-lah..
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.
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.
I'm a beginner/hobbyist photographer and I heard about the 50mm's low-light capabilities. WOW! I was totally amazed with the results. This lens actually helps my camera capture brightness that my naked eyes aren't capable of receiving. I do a lot of close-range, indoor portraits and I'm very very happy that this lens allow me to take pictures without using flash most of the time.
I Purchased this camera 18 monts ago for work. I photographed critical elements of a hazardous waste clean-up which aided in the release of a facility 30 photos have been published with no need of touch up I have only blown two of 4'867 photos holding a little long on the button-the camera resets quickly enough for anothe shot, that alone sets it apart. Low light level is excellent the zoom is good enough even dummied down to e-mail levels to read fine print on lables. if I could have one thing better it would be batteries (not the cameras fault) the more pics you store the shorter the battery life!
delivery was very quick, cable is good quality cable and works great with the all in one that it is hooked up to. would highly recommend.
How do you describe a HDMI cable in 20 words? It plugd into both peices of equipment as was advertised.
Not good I Have a lot of problems. after two weeks I used I can't to see in mi computer. I think throw away.
We are on our 3rd camera from Flip because the camera which seems fantastic does not work with a Mac, even though they will lie and tell you it does. We had footage from Paris that took FOREVER to download because the camera kept electronically detaching from the computer. Fortunately we got the footage but it was very tedious. Flip sent a replacement that also did not work with the Mac and a 3rd replacement that we waited 4 weeks for that would not even start up! They wanted us to give them a credit card # before they sent the 4th. Do we want to try it again??? Not sure. After all this I do wish it worked but my faith is pretty weak. My advise. If you have a Mac don't get it unless you have a lot of time to kill and strong nerves.
i have an ipad 3 and this product is perfect for this. I recomend you to buy, it is cheaper and easy to transport. good
i would ask mr. claus for this item every time dinasaurs apear tis item blows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I read the reviews of this product from users who were not satisfied with this hardware, but I found that the setup is relatively straight forward, with the exception of the usb problem I had, and it makes it easy to make dvd's from home videos without having to go through another time consuming process of converting the video to another format. I use Nero to create the movie from the ADS file without any problem. When I first tried to set up the ADS usb using a hub, it wouldn't identify my usb. You have to plug the usb directly into a usb connection in the computer or it won't work. I found this to be a great product to use in making my dvd home videos. - Michael Riley
not much to say; if you're looking for a product with these specifications, avoid the cheap garbage out there; you get what you pay for and this is totally worth it
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!!!
Buy these points here or from the xbox itself. There are many arcade games worth getting
This review is for the version 1.0 router with Broadcom chipset. Linksys has a habit of selling the same hardware with completely different internals, later versions of this router have a Marvell chip set and users with this chip set may have a different experience.I bought this router in the hopes that I could replace a 12 year old OpenBSD/DEC Alpha box that had been doing my routing reliably for a number of years. I wanted something that would use less power, provide fast wireless, QOS and reliable routing. I purchased this router even after reading the poor reviews. I hoped the latest firmware would have most of the problems fixed. This was not the case. The router was fast when it was working, but it required daily reboots, or more than daily if it was under high load.I have since re-flashed the router with DD-WRT v24 RC3 3rd party firmware (only works on ver1 of this router) and have not had to reboot the router since. I really cannot figure out how the single guy that maintains DD-WRT can create a more reliable firmware than Linksys/Cisco. I am glad the hardware works, and that I can use the router with DD-WRT... but I am very disappointed with the product out of the box from Linksys.
I'm a Laurel and Hardy fan. Most of their sound films are available in England, but not in the U.S. You can order them on DVD from Amazon/UK, but unfortunately, films for the England region can not be played on conventional DVD players in America. This is for two reasons. 1. They use PAL encoding format which is incompatible with the US encoding format, NTSC. Second, they can't be played because discs from there are Region 2, and U.S. is Region 1. U.S. DVD players lock out discs from all other regions. However, this Philips DVD player is a marvel. It can play PAL discs by converting them to NTSC. It also can play discs from any region - Europe, Japan, Asia, etc. The unit has progressive scan and the picture quality is so fine we now use this player for all our DVD's. There are other similar players on the market made by companies you've never heard of for less money, but I prefer the Philips because if something goes wrong with the machine you know it is backed by a reliable company which will honor the warranty. I give the unit a 4 rating instead of a 5 only because the "remote clicker" is not as flexible for use as it should be. Still, this is a fine unit and well worth the price. One caution, however. This fine player is offered in two versions. One can play every region, the other one can't. Be sure you order the unit that can play all regions.
I purchased this Sony VCR/DVD Recorder only three and a half months ago and I'm ready to throw it out the window. This machine is both noisy and slow to load. The big problems are that it constantly freezes and skips while playing DVDs and some DVDs it won't even play at all. Every DVD that I've had a problem with in the VCR/DVD Recorder plays fine in my Sony Playstation 2. It's amazing that a seven year old PS2 will play the DVD fine but a brand new DVD player won't. I owned a different Sony VCR/DVD combo a couple of years ago and had problems with that one also. I will never purchase another SONY DVD player again.
Purchased for camera, works great, previously purchased the same card for GPS unit and it also worked great.
If thickness of the cable was like of a mouse cable, So it appeared tho be cheap, so I was turned off at the start but when you consider the price.
This product is sturdy and well made but is much larger than I expected, particularly at the legs. It does the job and I love the height, but it isn't beautiful in my bedroom. I wish there could be a similar product that is more attractive. The wheels move well and it is the perfect height for watching TV in bed without straining your neck. I could have put the TV on my wall, but I like that it can be turned to face other areas of the room and can be moved to a sick child's room for DVD's.
This lens is perfect for beginners who are looking for a good lens for cheap. The Sigma 28-70mm 2.8 gives the shot pretty good bokeh (depth of field) when at 2.8. The focal lengths are pretty good too. 28mm gets some fairly nice wider shots and the 70mm gives it a small zoom capability. The auto focus is rather quick. My only downside is that it feels a little plasticy but it does have a nice sturdy feel to it. I highly recommend.
This is an excellent product, especially given the price.The one thing to keep in mind is that the lens does not have automatic focus with the Nikon D40. You will have to manually focus it.
Don't buy it. The camera is cheaply made- mine broke in about a week. It had trouble rewinding the film and the colored flash re-loader thingy broke as well. I'm going to buy a Holga instead and hopefully that will work out better. Trust me, this camera looks fun and easy to use but don't waste your money.
The title says it all. Mini DVDs come straight out of the recorder after being formatted, and go directly into a DVD player (the style that has a tray). I've had more fun with this video recorder. Keeping myself in mini DVDs is going to be expensive though.
The product arrived quickly, exactly as ordered. It works well and my DVD player no longer flickers as it used to.
This is the 4th screen, and the first one from Elite, that I have used for home theaters over the past 2 decades. The Elite EzFrame screen (120") is excellent quality and assembly is straight forward. The end result is an attactive screen with a very flat surface (i.e., with no waves in the screen material). My only negative is Elite has a very limited choice in the screen fabrics offered the EzFrame series of screens. I selected the 1.1 gain matte white. It would be great if they also offered a 1.3 or 1.5 gain white fabric. In any case the screen works well with my Epson 6500UB projector in a fully light controlled home theater.
This Product is the best digital camera I've ever used. I love it. The picture quality is top rate. I can blow a picture poster size and it still has fine detail. The zoom is perfect for those up close and personal shots. I've used the digital image stabilization and face detection is better than Sony or any other camera for that fact. It's an amazing camera and the night mode is perfect. I take alot of photos and it's great for multiple shots in a row. It's perfect. All the features are perfect. The video quality is great. I'd say that it takes better video than most of the digital video cameras that people Use. I hope this was helpful. I would definately recommend this item. Great camera for a consumer friendly price.
Great add-on filter for use with the Canon EOS Rebel Digital Kit w/ 18-55mm lens. Offers protection for the lens and keeps out unwanted UV rays.
The sound quality is good but you can't beat a pair of headphones designed to not fall out during a jog. I do a decent amount of trail running and had always struggled to find good headphones in the past. These are great for working out!
This is my third notebook mouse and by the best. Everything about it works great.
This is a good item.Worth its price.I was checking Nikon 50mm f/1.4 to purchase, but this item is amazing. Is more cheap and have superior image, good sharpness, good Bokeh. Is difficult you use it on f/1.8 with people, in most cases I use on f/2.8 or above to take portraits.Is perfect for portrait uses. I use on weddings and is fantastic. I did use on weekend on a wedding and Senior Session and this is a extraordinary machine to take portraits. Great Colors and Contrast. Is better to use at closet aperturesCons.:Don't Autofocus on D40 - D40x - D60 - D3000, etc.Plastic Cover.Very Light.If these is your first prime lens, must get used to it. On DX cameras is about 75mm, and is not practical to used on small spaces.This is a perfect choice for price.
This little gem is well worth the money. If you are on a budget and need a nice little iPod player - look no further. I am happy with every aspect of this iPod player - from the great price to the sound quality to the ease of use. Highly recomend
This bag is lightweight, yet made well. It fit my Gps and the static leg holder perfectly. Good price.
The battery installed easy and has been great so far. Great replacement for my 30GB video ipod. Would definitely buy again.
I needed this router for a WiFi radio project with the intention of hacking it to run a Linux distro to do my bidding. As luck would have it, I needed to press it into service to replace a wired switch during an office renovation. I foung the WL-520gu a capable WiFi router that performed as promised on the box. I'm going to order another to keep a a spare.
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 would classify the Flip Video Camcorder as a: "Handy Dandy" Camcorder. It was purchased with "snapshot" video in mind for personal interviews.It's compact size and reasonable ease of use fits well with my micro cassette recorder. The approximate hour of constant recording time or a series of shorter videos are numerically annotated and can be selected individually. Sound pickup is excellent. I was pleasantly surprised to note good quality of video in low light conditions.Playback of videos on the FVC screen, computer screen or TV monitor is easy and quite convenient. Deleting selected videos is simple and straight forward.The built in FVC video program loads automatically to the computer when plugged into its USB port (no extension cable provided but needed). It allows for playing the full video, or selected videos. Taking still pictures, storing pictures and videos on the computer works with ease. The quality of the video is slightly below average but not too distracting when one considers a low cost compact camcorder. The zoom feature would be of some worth to people who desire closeups.The carrying pouch for the camcorder is too small. Another one-half inch of material would allow the drawstring to close.Considering this camcorder is a "Handy Dandy" type for a reasonable price and suited my needs, I give it five stars.
I've had this for about 3 months and it's gotten me to places I never knew existed. I lasts a while without a charge and the menu is easy to learn and now that there is a manual that you can download it does make it easier to setup trips, etc. Some of the problems I've run into are: 1. The map is a little out of date (I'm guessing 2-5 years)and some of the points of interest take me to places that no longer exist. 2. I have to reset the device when I plug in the power cord because it stops routing. The nice thing is that it usually resumes right where it left off. 3. In one instance it had me driving the opposite direction for about a mile before it rerouted and asked me to "make a legal u-turn". None of these problems would prevent me from purchasing this device again although I might consider getting the next model up as it already has the added features including maps that this model doesn't have. To add maps to this device costs $150 each which I consider to be extreme.
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.
I use my notebook computer as a desktop replacement, and I'm not wild about using the touchpad all the time. This little mouse is the *perfect* alternative. The plug-and-play functionality is seamless -- it doesn't matter when you plug it in; it always starts right up with no rebooting required. It features 3 buttons and a scroll wheel, so unless you're used to using a really souped-up mouse, you won't sacrifice anything you'd have on a regular mouse.The most convenient feature, without a doubt, is the cord. It winds up neatly into the base, and the USB plug snaps into the bottom. No tangles, no unruly cords, no retractor-widgets prone to breakage. Brilliant. The mouse is small, but I honestly don't notice the difference while I'm using it.All in all, this mouse is a winner in both form and function. It gives me exactly what I need from a mouse in an incredibly convenient little package. I highly recommend 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.
the cheapest lens in the AF Nikkor line... extremely sharp at all apertures larger than f/2.8 at f/1.8 the lens is pretty good too. not noticeble distorsion or color degradation. Even at f/1.8 Flare is very controlled,
These speakers don't hit the low lows but they work well for surround speakers and for 60 bucks it's not a bad deal. Throw in a sub with them and you could have yourself a full range system.
This product works much better than the USB wireless device we used to have! The USB device worked for about 3 months and then quit. This is much faster with no interference from any other electronics (microwaves, cordless phones, etc.). We really like this product!
I'm using this with a Nikon D40 with the 70/300 m lens. The tripod is perfect. It's fast and easy to put up and break down. It's just the right height. It' sturdily built and the hook at the bottom allows you to add extra weight in really windy situations. I couldn't ask for more.
This stick has a lot of space and the body feels quite sturdy. I got it for a really good price ($25 after rebate) so I'm happy. It does run a little slower than I expected, but still not so bad. And the bulky body sometimes has trouble fitting in certain USB ports, so the product does come with an alternative extension.
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.
An S video cable is great for hooking up a laptop to a tv to play movies. This is my main reason for the purchase. The image is great, but you need a separate audio cable for sound. 12' is more than enough to reach my tv, so i love everything about it
These earphones have good padding on the ear part. However, it does not have the button to change channels. I purchased them for our SUV, but unlike the other Koss earphones we have, my children cannot listen to the radio while the others are listening to the tv.
Before I get started, I have to say I love books with very strong character development, finding out what motivates people, why they do what they do. Wally Lamb's book had very little plot but is one of the best I've ever read simply because of the strength of the characters. I finished reading The Little Friend this morning and I was so angry. Tartt spent 450 pages on drivel, yes we understand Harriet's motivations but we really don't care. She spent significantly more pages on snakes than she did on the ending and there was so much potential for a great ending. What did her sister remember? Will Harriet ever be connected to all the problems she caused for the Ratliffs? Will anyone ever recognize that Harriet needs therapy or how emotionally abused she is? Tartt reeled the readers in with an intriguing mystery in the first pages but the story plodded along to the end (it wasn't an ending, it just ended). She could have left out the first 350 pages and had a much better book.
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.
I purchased this headset about a year ago. Anyone who uses a headset on a regular basis knows that most reasonably priced headsets are not so reasonably durable. This headset, however, is well-made and has stood the test of time for me.The headpiece is rubbery soft and adjustable. The earpieces are extremely comfortable, do not cause uncomfortable pressure on the ears, and provide clear-as-a-bell sound quality. The mic allows 2-way adjustment. It can be moved horizontally and vertically to allow the best position for speech reception and comfortability.I have used this headset to communicate with friends and family over the internet through voice-enabled (VOIP) messenger services such as MSN Messenger. Those individuals reported they could hear me just as clear as if we were talking to one another on the telephone.The manufacturer provides added convenience to this headset by including a USB adapter. This eliminates the need to unplug your computer speakers in order to plug in the headset.Also, the headset cord is lengthy enough for those who need the ability to stand up and move around their desk space.I am please to say that out of the many headsets I've used, this one is the best performing, most comfortable, &amp; most durable.I'd even go so far as to say that it is of higher overall quality than other name-brand headsets that cost much more. The Telex H-841 USB Digital Computer Headset is a true bargain at this price.
Hey, they are low cost, not very solid not beautiful but they do what are supposed to.
Mounted the drives and they performed as hard drives should. Good value for the money.
I ordered what I needed and received what I expected.That's all I want from this.
I can't agree more with many of the other reviewers. The hiss on this player is unbelievable. Don't waste your money. We got this for my 8 year old and I thought it was just a flaw in the one we gave for Christmas. Exchanged it for another and it has the same low volume hiss. The manufacturer should just recall them.
I am using this cable to connect a small mixer to my computers sound card for recording purposes. Low noise. No hassles. Product quality is there, cable feels well made. Been using it for a month with no problems.
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.
The Nikon SB-600 improves your flash pictures in dramatic fashion over the built in flash. Anyone who takes a lot of flash pictures should invest in this flash.
This camera was great at first and very easy to use, however, the condensation error many others seem to have came true for us as well. When we first got the error it had not been anywhere near any water or moisture, so we put it in our cedar chest (we keep our house very dry and don't live in a humid area - Nebraska). This worked for a few months, but the error is now on permanently and the camera is useless. I wish it was different, but bottom line, this is a disposable video camera - a nice one, but still disposable!
It is very good. ANd just called Comcast to start my new modem nd they did over teh phone...saving a lot of money now on rneted modem
The Cokin Filter system is just plain fun as well as exciting.There are many different filters you can buy that will make photogrpahy that much more exciting. To date, every filter and Cokin part I have bought has been well made and hight quality.This filter specifically is pure fun. It makes stars where you see lights. The stars are four pointed, which are a bit more realistic than the 8 pointed or 12 pointed star filters you can also buy.This is certainly not the filter I would buy first. However, if you have a handful of filters and want to try some fun night photography, this is a fun one to have on hand.Enjoy.
I have only watched 1 movie on it so far. The battery doesn't seem to last very long.
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.
This cable is very good, It is a digital signal, so there is little to no loss of signal. However, it does not have higher bandwidth to support full 1080p. So it isn't that reliable trying to display 1080p at 60 hz or higher images on the TV. Don't get me wrong, it does display 1080p images. You can play Blue ray disk at 1080p at 24 Hz with little to no problems. But if you want to play games or display images of 60 Hz or higher, This cable may not be right for you. The screen flickers and turns blank for a while and sometime come back on, but it is not as stable as 1.3v hdmi versions. For people with low-end HD TVs that has a HDMI, or TV that doesn't need full 60hz or high refresh rate, This cable would do the job. If you want to play Games on you PS3 with FULL HD 1080p at 60 hz or higher, you probably need a newer version cable.
It gets the job done for those that have a collection of Divx movies. But it spins very loudly and it has no shuffle. I haven't tested a universal remote yet, but it is definitely a drawback without the shuffle.
when you pay for ewxpedited shipping you expect expedited shipping and 6 days is not expedited shipping
This light is too week and still can not see the leybard. Don;t waste your time on this.
I've been using VXI headsets (wired) for a long time. And liked them more than other brands. I had been looking for an over the head bluetooth headset for my cell phone since the beginning of bluetooth. Practical had to wait because, 'over the head' wasn't cool. OK, so VXI finally came out with a headset that I could use in my office or on my cell. Let me have it.Setup was pretty easy. Had to call tech support for one small issue and they were very helpful. In use... well, I'm not ecstatic. Mainly used in the office. There is a pretty good lag from turning the thing on to answer the phone. Sound is good. Range is under 30 feet (they say 60 feet I think...under "ideal" conditions). I'm in a home office with a wireless hub and wireless keyboard/mouse combo close to the base unit. Maybe those things knock down range. I'd blame the hub, but not willing to relocate it.All in all, I'm going to relegate this to the car for the cell phone and get a new Plantronics CS361N for the office. It has better range (300 feet) and is binaural (covers both ears). Hope this review helps. Good luck.
Plugged it into my Linux box, rebooted, and the system recognized it and set it up first try. No drivers to fiddle with, no config files to decipher. Excellent.
I needed new speakers for my 2006 Chevy truck so i ran into a little problem with the back speakers and the factory mount .After doing my research I came across these Harness and they worked out great no cutting the old wires to fit just plug in and go what a great idea for the do it yourself's. Thanks big.j1
I returned my far MORE expensive HDMI cables when I discovered these inexpensive cables on Amazon. And guess what? They work every bit as well! Yes, they're a bit lighter weight than the heavy-duty "monster" cables, but the proof is in the pudding: the HD picture from both our cable box and our Blu-ray disc player is perfect! I see no difference whatsoever from the cables that cost much, much more. Buy with confidence!HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
The unit worked great... BUT if you use the compact flouresent light bulbs there is a special version that works with the CFL bulbs. Otherwise, you may end up like me - the non-CFL friendly unit burned out after one week. I did some more research and had to order the CFL friendly sensor. Now the unit works great - just what I needed, but I learned an expensive lesson along the way.
Don't fall for the "get an iPod for free" scams in the fake "reviews" posted here. It's spammers harvesting email addresses for their ridiculous products.Think about it for a moment. How can somebody afford to give away $250+ gadgets just for signing up for some trial offers? Answer: they can't!The San Francisco Chronicle also says these offers are bogus. Search sfgate.com or Google for "David Lazarus Free iPod not really" and you will see what the people running these programs are really doing.
The stylus from bargaincell is nothing like the picture, very cheap and don't even fit the phone properly. I will NEVER buy another thing from bargaincell, the stylus is supposed to clip into the antenna so it doesn't fall out, these don't, I am sure they will be lost in no time.
Compared to a Sony, which no longer makes/advertises CRT VHS-DVD TV's, this TV is adequate but laking the Sony picture quality. A decent second choice. In my opinion, better than any other brands currently available. Price was good, I'm satisfied in what I could get.
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'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!
After looking in every store in our area for a 5"x7" photo album for the digital photos I had printed out of my recent London trip, I resorted to typing in "5"x7" photo album" on my internet search engine. It took me directly to the Amazon site and this particular photo album. This was exactly what I was looking for, so I ordered two of them. I couldn't have been more pleased when they arrived. Each page holds two horizontal photos or one vertical photo. In the margin of each page is a small space to write comments about the photos. The quality of the album is excellent and certainly well worth the money. I highly recommend this album for anyone who is looking for a great 5"x7" album....
There are already over two dozen five-star reviews, so I'll just echo the consensus that this cable works great. It's definitely a USB 2.0 cable -- I have a USB device that will not work with a USB 1.1 connection. I use this cable to connect my Xbox 360 to my Xbox Vision camera, which is about over 20 week away, and it works great.I previously had a powered USB hub at the half-way point, but that hub died. This cable is much better -- no need to plug it in, and I don't need any other USB cables to reach my device.
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.
Works great so far. Using about a month and mostly running a wireless mouse with no need for the extra power adapter.
I purchased this because I need the car lighter adapter, shown in the picture. I received a plain wall outlet adapter. The package was sealed, so I guess I just got ripped off. This is really irritating. Thanks for wasting my time, morons.
I am a preschool teacher and we use the large beginner pencils which are hard to find a good sharpener for. I was hoping the reviews were wrong but within 2 weeks the sharpener started only sharpening one side and now it does a really bad job all around. Bummer.
This is a solid product that does everything it advertises. On longer bike rides or runs (3 hours +) my ears do become a little sore, but in terms of staying put during exercise they are vastly superior to the earbuds that come with either the ipod or the zune and to my ear equal in sound quality. Bottom line I'd buy this product again.
this subwoofer is great. dropped it in an enclosure a little smaller than what was recommended but still works great. amazing purchase. will purchase more when needed
If you are going to do any type of shooting from a tripod then this is a must have. Simple to connect easy to use.
Have been dedicated to the Motorola brand up til now. I'm very impressed with the Cobra LI5600, and have 4 pairs of radios to compare them to. My first impression was the sound quality, it doesn't sound like a tin can, and is plenty loud. It's very compact, and is only slightly thicker than a cell phone. In fact, I use a cell phone holster to carry it. Unfortunately the belt clip looks fragile, but could do the job. The Li-ion battery is a plus and gives it much longer battery life than any radio I've had before. Tests so far have found it to have good range, 1-2 miles in town, just as most radios. They can be charged through the cradle or directly with the transformer, a nice feature. I'm glad I went with the 5600, as the 7200 is larger than I'd prefer, and the 6700's only benefit is weather reception. Was about to take a chance on my 5th pair of moto's with the EM1000R, and glad I didn't. I highly recommend these. Plan to buy a second pair soon. Even my co-workers like these better, and as a result, use them more often.
Although it is never on my shoulder, it stores a ton of books and roles smoothly. So far seems like a great purchase.
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 used these for several years and they never let me down. They last a good length of time and work like the original batteries.
I purchased the Audio-Technica ATH-EM7's to replace a set of failing Sennheiser OMX52's, and I'm very impressed with the new headphones. They sound great and the fit over the ears is so comfortable. I'm not one for in-the-ear headphones, I've always liked over the ear, or as they call them clip-on's. These phones are so comfortable I've fallen asleep with them on. I would highly recommend them for anyone who likes clip-on style phones.
I purchased Easy Share Camera Dock kit. The rechargable battery that came with the kit does not work in the Z712 camera that I just purchased. The case is to small and really serves no purpose. I did purchase a Kodak KLIC 8000 Equivalent Li-ion Battery and it does charge in my camera on the dock. I am glad it wasn't very expensive.
I was disapointed with my purchase of this product. When checked it momentarily after opening it seemed to work satisfactory. But when I really began to use it I discovered how difficult it was to keep it tuned in, and keeping it static free was almost impossible. I have high end eqipment so that wasnt the problem.Since I had thrown away my reciept and packaging I decided to take it apart and see if I could hack it in an attempt to get better signal output, and work better it does. I posted what I did at pcawesomizerdotcom. If you are stuck with one of these, this will make the performance far superior to what it is out of the box.
I'm a film student and I absolutely love this camera. It's great for just regular consumer functions (filming family events, etc.) and guerrilla film making (for those times when you need to get footage but a large pro camera is just too conspicuous). I've used the Canon Optura in the past and it was wonderful...this camera far surpasses it.For those people complaining about the lack of accessories and software, Canon is not the company to hold you hand on this, people. First of all, if you want the good batteries, you're gonna have to pay for them...that's true of most of Canon's (and really, any) quality cameras (consumer and professional alike). Get over it because it's worth the money if you take care of them, they last FOREVER. I haven't had to replace a battery in 5 years.Second, this camera takes excellent footage for what it is...a consumer based camera. And for a consumer camera, you can't beat it. It's great in bright and low light and the only way you would get better footage is if you bought a $6,000 to $10,000 professional camera.Third, why are all these people thinking this camera comes with software and firewire. For one thing, if you have Windows (anything later than 98), it comes with video software pre-installed (crappy though it may be) and all you have to do is hook it up. Plug and play right into the program. If you have Win 98, you don't have any business trying to edit video on that old thing anyway. If you have a Mac...it's even easier because of iMovie. Besides, the only good video editing software costs anywhere from $600 to $1500 and whatever crummy software they would include would be the same quality (or less quality if you have a mac) than what is already pre-installed on you system anyway. As far was the firewire issue, I know my new laptop didn't come with a firewire port installed, I had to buy one and install it myself. The people who actually use firewire (and knew about it BEFORE getting this camera) typically already own at least a couple of them. And really, how hard is it to by a firewire cable? It's like 10 bucks at any store that sells electronics...it's hardly the ordeal people are making it out to be. What's more important is making sure your computer can even support the firewire in the first place (which, if you're doing video...you need firewire because it's faster and better quality than USB-2).All in all, it's a great camera and don't let the people that are too lazy to do a little leg work (getting the firewire and actually looking at their systems to know they already own the software) dissuade you from buying this camera, because it's totally worth it. And yes, the battery is extra...but think of how much you're saving in the long run (since they last forever!)
I am very pleased with this player. While I never heard of the manufacturer, I have no complaints about their product. I have ordered several dvds from amazon uk and they play beautifully. It even says "HEllO" when you turn it on!
More often, gadget manufacturers make items they have to convince us we need (i.e. crappy cameras on cell phones). This is an incredible item that most need but don't know about. For anyone who uses their computer for any sort of media entertainment, as in all college students, this is a valuable gadget that frees you from your keyboard. But this can also be cued into other applications, such as powerpoint. It can even be customized to operate as a wireless mouse. And in a tiny & aesthetically pleasing design, it sets the standard for all remote manufacturers.
I don't know what idiot designed this thing but they should get into another line of work. As the other reviewers said, it's very difficult to program. Why they couldn't have used DIP switches like the rest of the world I'll never know. When you have to change the batteries you have to reprogram it from scratch - not only does it not remember your settings, but the defaults are useless. By default it only leaves the light on for 1 minute, and it triggers day or night. To add insult to injury, the screws for mounting the thing are UNDER the batteries. You can't take it down, program it, and remount it because to mount it you have to take out the batteries and once the batteries are taken out it loses its programming. A bank of 8 DP switches would make this product a winner but the current design is a loser.
The build material is of very good quality, but I question the clipping USB storage method. It requires some force to un-clip it from the back/bottom...long fingernails may be damaged in the process. To store the USB connector, you must wrap the cord around the mouse base, then clip it to the bottom of the mouse using the built in button-like attachment. It is very secure but a little effort is needed to un-clip. Otherwise, it is a decent value considering its size--at least it isn't the tiny mice designed for notebooks.
Now this is what systems should be like! Great looking, compact, top quality sound, great build quality and usable features. Its not often you'll come across one with all these trates, but here thats exactly what you get. a top notch perfomer from a top notch company....PHILIPS, more know how and experience than anyone else!
I really hoped this thing would work. I installed it as per the instructions and it does controll the volume between stations a little bit, but not anywhere near enough. I tried with it in line with my amp and without it in line. Hardly any differencelI wouldn't reccoment buying it.
We love this remote. Had a problem with the left and right arrow buttons but called support and they sent us a new one within a week! The programming was pretty easy. Only had one little glitch we couldn't figure out. Again, called support and they were awesome! Once programmed, this remote is fantastic! Can run just about anything! We can even control our air conditioner and ceiling fan along with the TV, DVR, DVD, Radio, CD music and cable box. Love it! Love it! Love it!
I got the memory quickly and it's working beautifully. My computer is running much faster now. Thank you very much!
Such an easy product to install (especially since my hubby did it for me!) and for the first time since we have lived in this house, we now have a radio signal! This is a terrific product and I wish we had bought this years ago! The sound quality is excellent and I love having music on throughout the house all day! Don't hesitate to buy this item...it is well worth the money!
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.
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.
This ink arrived early, in the original packaging, and appears to be authentic HP ink. I have not used it yet, but it has an expiration date of March 2013, which is plenty of time. I'm satisfied with service and product and will buy again.
Looks nice, feels solid...but as others have said, it needs two USB ports. I bought a different unit,StarTech SAT2510U2 InfoSafe 2.5-Inch USB/SATA Hard Drive Enclosure, and it works find off of one USB port. This is a big issue for me since the other USB ports are occupied by a mouse and a cooling pad... Note that this enclosure didn't work even when other devices were disconnected from the USB 2.0 ports.What concerns me even more is that the need for twice the power will drain your laptop's battery even faster than other enclosures - whoever designed the chipset should probably be fired. Also, basic thermodynamics would suggest that all the extra power winds up as heat...and heat isn't the friend of electronics!I cannot recommend this device. I've been having great luck with the product I linked to, and will post a review of that one after I use it for a few more weeks and put it through its paces..
Having just spent time in Portugal and Spain this was very helpful to translate words and convert currency. It is easy to use and a real value when you look at the number of languages.
The software that came with the card was great in my win95 box. when I upgraded to win2k I had to download new software. When I installed all the software, and I run it, it locks up the box and has to be rebooted. when you go to download the win2k software you will see they have 3 files to download, it will tell you not to install them in the wrong order, and it will say to reboot your box 3 times before you run the program. I want to use my tv card to watch tv, but I can't. now one thing to note, I cant use the card to watch tv. it will lock up the box, and I can't change the channel, but it does continue to play.
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.
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.
Excellent at shredding carrots. My Mom has one and I didn't know they still sold them. Glad I found it on Amazon. Love this tool!
I searched on line for grill covers. They ranged in the $40.00 to $80.00 range, than I went on Amazon and saw this grill cover for $20.00. I thought well, It'll last at least through the winter. When I received it I was amazed at how sturdy and weather resistant it is! I couldn't believe it and it looks great too!
This is a great product!I have my Slingbox AV connect to a Directv HD Tivo.I have been using [...] for over a year and just switched to the Slingbox AV because the computer I was using with orb was having trouble streaming live TV. I purchased the Slingbox instead of buying a new computer because of the cost difference. This has proven to be the right choice. The Slingbox is much better than orb at streaming live TV. Orb uses Windows Media Player where as Slingbox has their own "SlingPlayer". The Slingplayer is far superior to windows media player at adjusting to the varing bitrates required to stream to cell phone.I'm using the Slingplayer for Windows mobile 5 on a Cingular 8525 and it works great as long as I have HSDPA access, which is most of the time. Video looks great with far less problems than with orb and windows media player. Notice I said less problems. The very nature of trying to stream video to mobile phone makes getting "perfect" video all the time unlikely, but after using orb for over a year I'm shocked at the quality the slingbox can deliver.When I use the Slingplayer on my laptop, it's pretty much perfect. I can't say anything negative about it.Bottom line. If you want to stream video from your home entertainment equipment to any computer or cell phone, Slingbox is the way to go.
Computer add-ons like cable modems should simply dissappear into your system. This modem does just that. Initial set up was flawless. The encluded software is very easy to use. Once the cables were hooked up and the MAC address was called into my cable provider I was on the WEB immediately. I haven't had to touch the modem or any other settings in the last 6 months. My brother has the same cable service as me but is using the modem that the cable company leases to him. He has to reset his modem often because of freeze-ups.All in all, a very good product that works as it should.
Can't think of anything bad to say about this little gadget. You'll save money and time by using the AA battery option, and when you attach this to your EOS body, people take notice. This is a very professional working and looking tool.
Ok, for writing a 1000th review on a headphones, I'll just say I've tried or owned about every single headphones they're is on the market. Lightweight, closed, earbud, volume control, ones that elimanate outside noise, and ones like these, behind the neck headphones.One thing I have to say is, they are actually pretty comfortable, unlike other types of behind-the-neck headphones. The sound quality on them is pretty good, with banging bass and clear highs and lows. They aren't too expensive, and they are kind of portable.One thing I do have to point out. The cord is kind of short. Though, for portable player listeners, this shouldn't be a problem. Though, you'll feel like a dog on a leash if you use them for a computer were you have to hook them up far away (that is if you don't have a headphone plug on your speakers.)Overall, these are a good buy. I would get these if you like this style and/or using a portable player.
I really like this Arkon Portable Fold-Up Stand for my third generation iPad.It has several useful positions. To me, the most useful one is the basic upright position, which in and of itself can be altered a myriad of ways, as the stand is very flexible: the top portion can fold into a mode that will take the iPad down into a typing position, for example.I use mine on a shelf next to my bed. The shelf is deep enough that the stand fits completely on the shelf. However, if I wanted to, I could bring just the edge of the stand forward, so that I could have the 30-pin connector facing downward and have it freely dangling for a charge. The rubbery grip material extends all the way from the front to the back of the feet of this stand, so it will sit firmly where you put it.There is another choice, if I want to charge my iPad using the Arkon stand on my shelf, and that is to leave this stand sitting back deeper on the shelf but turn the iPad 180 so that the 30-pin connector faces up, and charge it that way. Or, I could charge it in landscape mode -- but on my shelf with some of the other things I have on the shelf, landscape mode is a little tight, given my space requirements on that particular shelf, so I prefer to park it in portrait mode when I am using it on that shelf.Speaking of which, let's talk about how I can use that stand in a typing position to type on the iPad. This works best on a hard, firm surface, such as a desktop or table. Open your iPad, open any Notes or document app, and lean the iPad into a typing mode. The stand is flexible enough to adapt. Now you've got a great position for either the iPad's built-in keyboard or for a wireless keyboard. This is also a nice position to use the iPad for web browsing.Using the iPad in landscape mode in an upright position on this stand is great for looking at slideshows of photos, or movies. It makes a great frame for your pictures.This is a very versatile stand. You can pick it up at a moment's notice and take it somewhere else. It will pack easily and go with you. It folds down into one simple piece that can be cleverly placed into a sleeve or bag.
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...
I bought these direct from Klipsch, which I always thought was a good name. Not any more! The control saucer was defective on arrival and now after $350 I have to wait for them to send me a fedex slip, ship it back, and wait for them to ship me another! I am not at all pleased, and I really do not think much of Klipsh at this point. For all I know I'll get the saucer and something else will turn out defective! This speaks volumes about quality control at Klipsch! I also went to their forum and read about other people's problems with this setup, and now I'm pretty bummed about having bought them. Word to the wise, DON'T DO IT!
Very nice memory. Now I have 1gb of ram.Memory runs at 3200 very high performance now I see 10-15 fps improvement in my games.CrysisWorld in conflictCall of duty 4All very playable now
My old tuner recently gave up the ghost, so I got the Teac R670. Can't argue with the price, and it works pretty well. AM and FM reception are both pretty decent, although FM is not nearly as good as my Tivoli Model Two radio. AM is much better than the Tivoli.All the modern conveniences are here - digital tuning, auto presets, etc. These all function, although the "seek" tuning is kind of irritating. I'd be fine with a good, old-fashioned knob. Hooking it up is simple as could be - one line output, and some antenna connectors. It comes with an AM loop antenna and a typical 300-ohm "T" antenna and a convertor to 75-ohm coax. This seems to me more than adequate if it's in a good spot.Near as I can tell, the tuner sounds fine. There's really not much chance that the limitiation in the system is the equipment - FM radio transmission is a weak point, and as long as you can accurately tune the station, it's probably going to sound the same no matter what tuner you get. For AM, of course, there's nothing to say, fidelity-wise. There's a reason they only play oldies and conservative talk.The unit looks very nice with blackened brushed aluminum faceplate, and an electroluminescent display.The one thing that really surprised me was the *size*. This thing, while standard width, is HUGE. It's a good 3" high. Given that more features get stuffed into car radios, I simply can't fathom the need for the super-giant box. My dad's Heathkit was smaller, and at least they had an excuse - because 12ax7 tubes were 2" tall! I fit it in my rack OK, but I was taken aback by the size, as the tuner it replaced was about 1" high.i guess the idea of a separate component tuner has become a little passe' (when I went to Circuit City they had NO IDEA what I was talking about "no, not a receiver, a TUNER. And yes, I know you can get a tuner AND amplifier in the same box"), but that's what I needed, and it works. For $117 it's pretty hard to argue with.
Pro:Very clear, stylish, eazy assemble.Con:None I can think of.
What I particularly like about this surge protector is the feature that has two &quot;always on&quot; outlets. This ensures that my telephone answering machine can be plugged in and protected even when I shut down the unit. I also use this protector for my secondary computer, USB hub and Epson scanner.
I bought this keyboard for my 83 year old mother. She loved the big print on the keys. Unfortunately, it was not even 6 months old when keys started failing. I would not recommend purchasing this product.
The Databazaar toner is NOT real HP toner but is remanufactured, be careful because there is no deal to be had buying from them. It should be removed from this page to avoid confusion.
Very Nice unit, quality is evident in the weight. Easy setup with auto calibration. Sound is very good. No problems at all. Great product..
I purchased this 5.1 system in mid 2005, and it's still going strong. Between us (my wife and I) and the kids, this thing is always running. I watch DVDs in the day before I go to work in the afternoon, and then the kids watch DVDs in the evening when their Mom comes home. We've never had an issue, but it was something I worried about at first since this is an inexpensive unit.The sound quality is nice, and is perfect for our apartment. It gets loud, and has more than enough power for what we need. Overall, this is an excellent system, but you may want to look for the newest model by Sony since this is no longer available (unless you buy used).
I wanted an ipod since the day that they were released. However, I felt that they were a little too pricey and that they would eventually come down in price. Several of my friends bit the bullet and forked out the money. After listening to each and every one of them rave about the thing I figured, what the heck life is short, go out and get one. Well I've had mine for about two months now and I have to say I wish that I hadn't waited. I find myself using it much more than I ever thought that I would. I especially like being able to plug it into any home stereo system and instantly have over 3000 songs at my fingertips. I also picked up a cassette adapter for auto and boom box usage. This is by far one of the best purchases that I have made in a long time. I highly recommend it to anyone. I purchased the Windows 20GB version and after a week initialized it to be a Mac ipod instead. It took about 20 seconds. I was unhappy with the Musicmatch software and since I have and use both computer platforms I decided to make the switch. If you have a choice I recommend using itunes over musicmatch. The software and music transfers are smoother and faster. If you read the few negative reviews about the ipod you will notice that they are all from Windows users and have to do with the software and not the ipod itself. The only downside is that I have already filled the 20 GB's and need more room. Once again highly recommended.
Excellent clarity, superb threading and clearly fit for any filter or lens protection requirements. I purchased another 72mm version and am super happy with that as well.
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.
Initially, this appears to be an interesting device: four port hub, a networked printer port, wireless access and firewall/router. It could theoretically substitute for my three separate Linksys devices.I've been using the Siemens/Efficient Networks SpeedStream 2623 for approximately a year with an Intel Anypoint wireless card. The results are somewhat mixed:Prior to the most recent flash BIOS update, wireless connections the router would frequently and randomly lock up. This was not a factor of distance, and resetting the computer/wireless card would not always fix the problem. I have not had these problems since the most recent flash.My experience with technical support isn't very positive, but seems relatively typical of the industry. They clearly go by a checklist and endeavor to trying to find point blame it on some other component of the network. Ultimately I was able to find an obscure technical note on their web site that described the same problem.I could never get the printing functionality to work from Windows 2000. (9x wasn't a problem, however.) I stopped trying when I realized my particular printer model (HP970) has both serial and USB connectors which I connect into each machine.Range varies -- usually I can work on the front or back porch, or anywhere within the house EXCEPT the kitchen -- a running microwave will kill the connection. Speed definitely drops off with distances or obstacles. With medium/40-bit encryption enabled, 25' and three walls away, I get about 140kbps.Although I'm happy now, it shouldn't take nine months to work the bugs out of the system. I don't have comparables to ascertain how much wireless networking is overhyped, but feel this sort of box should be relatively easy for a moderately technical user to set up.
Light and substantial, this was just the ticket for my intended use as a belt holster.
the only thing i wish i had known about it, but then later figured out. when storing and taking items off the the data stick, it has it's own trash can that fills up that you need to "empty" when it claims there is no space left to hold information when there is clearly nothing stored in there. basically information gets stored in the trash bin every time you put things on it and take them off.
The only good thing about this DVD player is that it breaks so fast you can return it and get your money back. It's a great compact looking machine that fits anywhere. After using it about three times I had to take it apart to get my disc out. Trust me no one is cheaper than me but spend a few extra dollars and buy a better unit. I just bought the Philips a few weeks ago and have been much happier. It was only twenty dollars more for the piece of mind I now have.
I have had the best time playing with my new D80. I haven't even read the manual yet, but I've taken the most amazing shots without any effort on my part. I highly recommend the D80 to anyone considering a DSLR. Many people tell me the Canons are better, but my sister who has a Canon DSLR would not agree. Nikon has always been the way to go! Great value, fast shipping, awesome purchase experience and product happiness.
Just received my new camera today and i am amazed at the great pictures and fantastic video it takes.It is every thing i expected and MORE!!
i got this remote for my parents to control their home theater setup that I put together for them and it works great. Easy for me to program, not sure if the older generation could get it all to work right, I wouldn't take that chance. To get the remote to do exactly what you want it takes a bit of searching for the right commands in the many menus but ultimately once it's done, it's done and saved on the computer should something go wrong. I have a Sony universal remote with a huge touchscreen for my home theater and I wouldn't trade them but this one is very easy to use.
I have had this camera for about a year and a half. The first six monthes I had it I loved it, its cute and takes really clear pictures, and is pretty easy to bring anywhere. After using it a few times a week for six monthes the slide cover stopped working, and I would have to try two or three times before it would open or close for me. I would recomend if you buy this camera to always carry it in a case, the images have started to become less and less clear, perhaps due to me not using one. I enjoyed the camera while it lasted, but I'd recommend going with a different brand if you're looking for a longlasting purchase. (but I guess for the price it's being offered at now is more reasonable.)
Yes, it's true.The Huey Pro suffers from poor quality control and, as expected, a large number of units are defective. All my calibrations had a prominent green cast, on every monitor I tried it with. I contacted Pantone in the US and was told this product is at the end of its life cycle and will no longer be manufactured and that I should return it to Amazon.They recommended I purchase Colormunki Display, which costs an extra $100. Thanks, Pantone.For that much I'll be looking at the Sypder 4 ProIf you're lucky, Pantone will send you a free upgrade - that was not my case.I do not recommend it.
Product shipped fast and looks exactly as it did in the photo. Would definitely purchase from this seller again.
I use this as a case for my GoPro stuff. The pluck-n-pull foam works great and the beefiness of the case is no doubt rugged enough for almost anything.
I HAVE READ ALOT OF THE REVIEWS ON THE IRIVER, AND I CAN ONLY SURMISE THAT : SOME OF THESE PEOPLE DO NOT OWN THE IRIVER PLAYER, OR THEY WORK FOR IPOD. SOMEBODY SAID THAT THE SOUND WAS MUFFLED. WELL THEY MUST WORK FOR IPOD. ALL DIGITAL SOUND IS CLEAN. IT'S THE BIT RATE THAT PLAYS A LARGE PART IN THE QUALITY OF THE SOUND, AND THE SPEAKERS YOU HEAR IT THRU.IRIVER HAS TERRIBLE EARPHONES. I USE THE SONY MDR SERIES AND THE SOUND IS VERY CRISP. AFTER ALL WHAT YOU HEAR IS THE SPEAKERS, NOT THE MP3 PLAYER.SOME PEOPLE HAVE SAID THAT IRIVER OVERSTATED THE BATTERY LIFE. IN THE MANUAL IT SAY'S THAT 16 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE IS EXPECTED AT 128 BIT RATE. MOST OF MY MUSIC IS BETWEEN 192 AND 600 BIT RATE. DO I GET 16 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE? I DON'T KNOW, AS I CHARGE IT WHEN I'VE USED HALF OF THE LIFE. FOR ME THAT'S ABOUT 5 HOURS OF USEAGE.DON'T LET BIG INDUSTRY (IPOD) CONVINCE YOU THAT THEY MAKE A BETTER MOUSETRAP, THAT'S JUST HYPE.
This works great and I have had no problems with it. In fact, I now have three of these sticks.
I just recently bought this product and am simply stunned by its excellent sound quality, ease of use, and size. When listening to my favorite music i feel like I am actually at a concert. I love to take my mp3 player skiing and biking, running etc. because of its incredibly compact size, and the fact that it runs on 1 AA battery for over 12 hours! This is definitely one purchase that i am glad i made and urge others to make as well.
Like most people here, I bought this TV because of the great reviews. The price, you can't beat it.This was the first time I bought an expensive piece of electronic online. I was a little nervous from reading some horror stories w/ deliveries and customer service. After litterally reading all of the reviews I decided to take a chance. Turns out it was the best thing I ever bought online. I ordered late Saturday and received it Thursday. The picture w/ my newly bought Samsung upconverting 5-disc changer w/ SRS is great. SD programming isn't bad either. I'm planning to get HD programming, but still trying to find the best deal. Anyone know the best provider to go with? Dish network, Direct TV, or Comcast? I currently have Comcast as my cable provider.
ordered these microphones for my daughters. They are very well made and so far they are working great. My girls are a little rough on things but I am optimistic since they seem so sturdy.
Believe the reviews. I was skeptical, but the reviews are actually true. I am extremely sensitive to visual problems (Fuzz, bars, minor things that shouldn't be there, etc...) on the screen, so I was relieved to find that this $1.00 HDMI cable offers a crystal clear picture. There are absolutely NO imperfections.I use this cable for my PS3 and it provides for a huge visual improvement over component (Red, Yellow White) cables. The screen simply looks sharper.The physical quality of the product is actually really surprising too. It feels very durable and I feel that it will last for a long time and take quite a bit of abuse.Overall, this HDMI cable is worth a lot more than the $1.00 that I paid for it.Don't be worried that it won't work the way you want it to - it will.
This is a very good product overall. We just recently completed the basement and wanted to add a phone downstairs (we already had the main base system and two other phones). However there is a small pet peeve: we have caller ID and records on this phone when we missed a call but it does not clear on all phones when you review from one phone only. You have to go to each phone and clear the records manually. It can be confusing since you might have already checked on phone #1 and then later on phone #2, it is still shown as a missed call. Nice feature: no need to get an intercom system when you have these phones. We have one on each floor and I can use the phones to reach others on the different floors of the house. That is very handy and since these are cordless, very efficient too.
I welcome the opportunity to share my perspective as an owner of a SONY SXRD KDS-R60XBR1. I notice that the Amazon.com price has decreased 25% since the item became widely available in October 2005. I obtained mine through a traditional brick and mortar retailer, but believe the associates of Amazon.com can perform just as well. The item performs an excellent job. Once I had the cable card installed by the cable company the performance was outstanding, the best I've ever seen. On standard digital (SD) transimissions such as a 4:3 NTSC 480i HBO thru the cable card, I was wondering why the "16:9 HD" picture was cropped. It was an optical illusion. The clean-up, etc. circuits were that perfect. There are a minimum of 22 adjusts possible on "Pro" view mode. There are many others that only a ISF certified calibration technician with professional equipment should use for greyscale. A few notes about the information on this Amazon.com webpage as of 06 December 2005 --- the mass/weight of the item is about 120 pounds, not 300 pounds. The brightness of the 60" unit is fine in my living room at mid-day with all the lights on and shades open. (My windows face west). Hands down I think it beats the JVC LCOS, any wobulator DLP, and in most situations "all" front projectors (which require ideal conditions). As of December 2005 I have not seen a Hitachi LCOS or LG LCOS, but do not expect them (a first generation product) to be on par with this second generation Sony. (Sony Quallia was first generation). I have heard second hand from folks that have visited the trade show in Las Vegas that the Toshiba/Canon SED will not be price competitive. (Their opinions vary with regrd to performance results of the pre-production SED). If you have not seen a Sony SXRD LCOS 1080P display being feed with a dedicated source, you owe it to yourself. NOTE: Some retailers have Mitsi wobulator DLPs feed one on one by hard drives with true 1080P source. That is a huge advantage compared to a splitter of over-the=-air HDTV signal. But it is not realistic for the average consumer. Before you buy any TV display based on your subject viewing, watch it for 15 minutes and find out the quality of the source feed and how many times it is split upstream of your desired representative product. Bottom line is it looks like JVC low-balled the prices on their LCOS and retailers are cutting (the substantial) margin on the Sony LCOS SXRD to match. Sony is adding a 1000 humans and who knows how many robots in their factory in Pittsburgh, PA, USA to crank these babbies out. If you are a babby boomer, you know the meaning of the Wall Street Journal article of April 2005 that revealed that Sony's business mocel is to re-establish their dominance of the (HD)TV market with the SXRD in the years 2006, 2007 much like the Sony Trinitron made their reputation in the late 1960's. Thank you Sony. I'll report back after my unit is ISF calibrated.
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.
The company has not performed. I never received the product because of a shipping error by the company and they continue to try to charge a shipping, handling and restocking fee. They have not responded to any of my communications explaining what they did wrong pertaining to not being able to deliver the card.
Smaller than my average textbook, this little sweetheart is a beaut. Without the battery, the laptop is light as a feather, and the screen is crystal clear. I have been working on it (unplugged) since about 7 this morning, (it is 2:30pm now) and the battery is still going! The other reviews on here talk about the scads of junk pre-installed. They are more than right, but when you get rid of that, I don't notice any difference in speed between this laptop and my old one, which had a 1.8 Ghz. As to the screen "crackling", I haven't seen any of this but it would be possible. This is a small and fragile laptop (what did you expect for less than 3lbs???), but with proper treatment should hold up.
The item arived on time and in great shape,also no damage to package.As for the item it works as advetised. thanks for a great product.
This is a great buy! Video & plug it in to your computer! We love it!
I love the HS500 headphones; I've had a pair for over 3 years. I wanted another pair because the foam was falling off. I ordered the exact same pair here, but received the SHS5200 instead. No one notified me that another model was shipped. I could have saved shipping by buying the SHS5200 locally, if that was indeed what I wanted. I am not happy.
The player worked fine for six months but now has gone south.After playing a while, the player freezes, sometimes with a totally pink screen,sometimes just the picture currently played - forever.Remote control will not work upon unit freeze.Occasionally it will allow a quick reverse and then play and will continue.Most frequent event is complete freeze followed by turning itself off.One must then restart the DVD and jump to just before the freezepoint and then continue to play. Sometimes to the end, sometimes for ten seconds.This is a throwaway item.
The unit has a volume control on the cord that easily pops open. This will in turn allow the solder to come off. I bought 25 units for our lab and 5 have died within a week.
All I can say it OH MY GOSH! This little gadget is just amazing, in that it has simplified the way I record and watch TV. I'm from the cave, still used a VCR up until now. That's probably why I'm so impressed. The Hybrid is easy to set up, easy to record, joyful to watch. I have DirecTV and am able to watch both HDTV (with antenna) and satellite, easily switchable between the two. You can schedule recordings remotely (with Titan TV) if you forget to set up before you leave your home. I can't get technical here, because I'm not technically savvy. I can say though, that I am very pleased with this reliable little gadget.
I was looking for a 3 megapixel camera in the price range of $150. This camera definitely fits the bill and is totally worth it. You'll just need to invest in a good set of rechargeable batteries because standard AA's won't last long. Other than that, this little camera is impressive.The D-540 is not the most stylish-looking camera, the body is plastic, but the pictures it captures are remarkable.I recently went to Aruba and took this camera. The pictures turned out sharp and vibrant.I've had experience with Olympus and Nikon digital cameras before the D-540. I think this is one of the most encomical 3+ megapixel point-and-shoot cameras out there. I highly recommend it.
After I finally figured out how to get my home movies on my video iPod, I wanted to be able to share them with friends and family without sharing the earbuds. This is the perfect way to do that. It will be great for travel. I'll be taking this to the coffee shop. I'll be taking it on long airline flights. I'll be using it when I'm sitting next to my grandson and talking about family movies. Great product. Great price.
My husband requested this specific item for Christmas. No other brand would do - it had to be Garmin StreetPilot 2720! He had a friend with one, tried it and was sold. He loves it! Easy to set up and use, extremely accurate. He calls the "voice" his girlfriend! Better than using old-fashioned road maps where we have, on occasion, made wrong turns. No wrong turns with his Garmin!
I purchaced this product along with a Kodak camera, EasyShare C182. It said that it would work with all EasyShare C camera's, and it will not. The only thing in the kit that I can use is the lense cleaning solution, and cloth, and the case, which has a belt loop, but no shoulder strap.
It would have been nice if I were shipped the right product. I specifacly ordered the DVD-RAM disc WITH THE HOLDING CASE and instead I was shipped the DVD-RAM WITHOUT THE HOLDING CASE. I could've picked that one up at any Best Buy. And to top that off, I had to keep the disk WITHOUT THE HOLDING CASE because it would have cost ME money to return it. Fortunatly, I was able to find the right disc WITH THE HOLDING CASE at a Ritz Camera shop.
I moved and changed to a cable bundle pkg requiring a cable modem. Based on a description from the cable vendor, I purchased the Motorola modem from Amazon in advance of my installation [Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem] It worked as planned and the cable guy said I made a good choice.
Observe the other reviews that say this battery is too big! I put it in my ipod and broke the LCD screen. Now I am out $4 buck for the battery and $250 for the ipod!
The BNC connector is very common. Being able to built one into your project has become more difficult since rat shack quit stocking parts in favor of cell phones. Fortunately Amazon was there to the rescue.There are two types of BNCs that I bought for a project, one that uses a double-D hole to prevent rotation and this flange mount design.In the end my project has a professional appearance as I tapped the case for the 4 screws and drilled a clearance hole for the center conductor to pass through. With so many cables terminated in BNC connectors, having a female BNC to connect to them is almost mandatory if you design circuits on your own.You can also go to L-com and get a catalog of all the RF parts they sell here at amazon. Their shipping is very reasonable so I picked up some other connectors I'd needed in the past.
beware Atlona, very poor customer service, just hope you dont have a problem with cable.
After repeated failures of other brands of USB hubs I bought one D-Link to replace a cranky one. It performed so well I replaced all the other hubs on my system with a second D-Link. After 2 months there has never been a failure. Good product, highly recommend it.
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.
This unit seems to do everthing I want. I am having a minor problem with one of my components not switching over to the proper input even though everything seems correct- like when I select "device" and manually put in the command to switch over, it does. Why it is not doing it automatically, I am not sure... but it is a very minor inconvenience and I am certain that I will figure it out. I am very satisfied with the purchase.
Great mouse...excellent tracking. My one dislike is that the receiver is rather large, that is, it sticks out a bit further than I would like. I'm always afraid I'm going to snap it off when moving the laptop around. Otherwise, for the money, it is, well, money!
An inexpensive tool that does the job. So far we have used it with about 10 videos. Those video tapes will not have to be transferred again:) Vendor delivered the adapter promptly. A "no-hassle" transaction. Thanks
- Easy to get it working- Package from Amazon was new and perfect- Great functionality (sleep, dvd menu, MCE menu), volume, channel changeIt is of course directional being IR. I'm using it with Vista Home Premium edition and both this and my IR remote seems to get stuck every once in a while - for instance if you are doing down menu it keeps going down and does not stop. Only reboot fixes that.
If I had paid money for this thing, I'd be upset, but it was a gift, and it's worked reliably well for a year.VHS side still works fine for the kids movies, but the DVD player started having trouble reading disks, and you'd have to push the button to have it try, try again... After it tries to read the disk about 3 times, the whole unit powers itself off. Static is loud!That DVD roulette game went on for about a month, until, one day, it stopped reading any disk at all. We used to flip through photos from CDs on the television all the time. What a great feature.Now the DVD door won't close at all. It is perpetually waiting for us to insert a disk it can read or recognize. Every since the days of VHS-TV combos, I have been VERY wary of buying 2 things in one box, because you if half stops working you lose both components to a repair shop.Anyway, chances are this will be the last Toshiba product we buy. I don't hold a grudge against the company, but my wife is sworn off them entirely.Any suggestions on a stand alone DVD player would be graciously accepted.mail@bushiva.com
The built in grilles are sturdy yet unobtrusive. If you want visual "bling" or a 120 decibles a block away with the windows closed, these are not your speakers, but a real bargain and plenty of volume for my open sports car, and good sound for the size. Wires with connectors for the speaker lugs were also included.
The product Microsoft Wireless Mouse 3000 is tops in its class. I would recommend it to anyone.
Great little hair dryer with plenty of power if you need it. Hanging on the wall keeps the bathroom neat and orderly.
I received the items quickly. Plugged a cable in and voila! It worked slick! I am happy since I didn't have to pay a ton for the cables.
I purchased the Pelican 1200 with foam to use as a watch case. This is the only thing besides a vault I would trust my watch collection in.I would recommend this highly based on quality, looks, and the wide variety of applications.You will find something to keep safe I promise!
This DVD player had great sound and picture. It worked as advertised with one drawback, it skipped if you were on a bumpy road. You would have to turn it off and restart it. It was easy enough for my 3 year old to work and the travel case worked great. The battery doubles as a stand for when you are not in the car.
I received this lens hood today and it works well. To my surprise it's not as flimsy as I thought it would be. It attaches to the 18-55mm kit lens of my T2i just fine, it can also be attached in reverse for storage to conserve space in your camera bag or if you just don't need it at the moment. Probably would have given it a 5 star but I haven't got to use it that much and it might be better if it screwed into the lens itself or filter, but the jury is still out on that! Just starting out in photography? Great addition for a great price! Cheaper than the actual Canon part!
Purchased for my Sony Ericsson W810i Cell phone to hold more songs and pics. Great value and decent brand thus far.
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.
I bought this lens used and in non working condition (no automatic focus) for almost nothing about 6 years ago. After a few months I decided to repair it. It is still working great and one of the few f/1.4 lens that can be purchased at a very reasonable price. It does tend to hunt in very low light.
These speakers are truly a work of art - the sound is unbelievable for their size. I am a music lover and enjoy hearing all the complexities of the music without distortions. We use them with the Squeezebox set-up. Hats off to the folks at AudioEngine !! - they went beyond expectations. We just purchased the smaller versions for a PC set-up...again, we are very pleased.
Linksys, as others have noted, does not tell you that certain versions of this device may not work with your Linksys router--and you have no way of knowing what version you will be sent. I was caught in this trap. My opinion--stay away.
Cheap HDMI cable that actually works. Unless proven scientifically that more expensive cable's performance is significantly better, there is no need to buy other than cheap HDMI cable.
I love this bag. My 15" Apple Powerbook fits nice and tight into the inner pocket of this bag. The side pockets work well to hold my charger and bottles of water too. My iPod also fits nice and snug in the padded upper pocket and with the headphone outlet I am able to run my earplugs outside the bag so I can listen to my music. All in all, it looks cool, it has a lot of pockets, it holds a lot of stuff and it doesn't talk back to me like the other bag I have at home.
UPDATE ON 5-6-12: On battery power at full volume and using the 3.5mm Aux Input with my mp3 player set at 1/2 volume, the Logitech S135i would consistently shut itself off after 5 minutes. I called Logitech Customer Support @ 1-646-454-3200. They said they had other reports of the Logitech S135i turning itself after 5 min. on battery power when using Aux Input, except from people using the iPhone, which had no docking port, only a head phone jack. So I figured it must have something to do with the Aux In voltage (sound level/volume input). I tried my mp3 player at max volume and the Logitech S135i didn't shut itself off. I tried the mp3 player at decreasing volume settings until I found the volume setting that caused the Logitech S135i to turn itself off. All testing was done to a maximum time of 1/2 hour, where applicable, as I figured any battery save feature would activate by then. Apparently the Logitech S135i has a sensor to determine that there is no input, based on the Aux In voltage, so that it would turn itself off to save battery power. Turning the Aux In device's volume up and/or the speaker volume down may help with other Logitech iPod speakers having this problem when using battery power and the Aux In. My Cyber Acoustics and Logitech S715i units did not shut themselves off using the Aux In and battery power, at any input volume setting.I own a Sansa Clip mp3 player and I wanted an amplified, portable speaker with a 3.5mm input, that could use both battery and AC power, so I could listen to music, etc. while in my bedroom going to sleep, working in my shop, for a small gathering out on the patio, while camping, and for any time I didn't want to use headphones. I mainly listen to Classical, '40s Swing, '60s Folk, '70s Rock, and Country music. I also listen to eBooks and quite a bit of other (mainly) voice only recordings, Doreen Virtue and Abraham-Hicks in particular.After reading many reviews, I bought a Logitech S135i, a Logitech S715i and a Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker for iPod (Cyber Acoustics CA 461). I figured I'd compare them and keep the one I liked the best, gift my 2nd choice to a friend for their upcoming birthday, and return the 3rd choice.I bought the Logitech units as reconditioned units from 2 different sellers on eBay, and the Cyber Acoustics unit new from Amazon. I purchased them all online within a few minutes of each other, all with free shipping. The Amazon purchase was (of course) the last to arrive, by 2 days. Still, they all arrived within 7 Business Days of being ordered, not bad for "free shipping."Keep in mind that the max volume with all 3 units is dependent on how "hot" (high volume level) the music on your player was recorded at. Some songs I used for testing were plenty loud, while others were soft enough that I had to turn the Clip volume up to 3/4 or more. I prefer to not have to turn my Clip up over 1/2 volume, to make its battery last longer for both run time and # of recharge cycles, since it has a non replaceable rechargeable battery.My (marginally) first choice is the Logitech S715i. It is the largest, heaviest and most expensive of the three, but has the highest volume (when plugged in to AC, when on battery power there is a DRASTIC drop in volume and bass), and slightly better sound than the Logitech S135i. I do not like the S715i built in rechargeable battery, since if I'm in a no power situation like camping, when the battery runs down I'm out of music. (I have a Solar Charger I can use for my Clip). With 4 AA battery power like the S135i and Cyber Acoustics units, I can take some extra batteries along and keep the music, etc. going. And since I use eneloop rechargeable batteries, the expense of going through several sets of batteries is practically non-existent. A minus is that when on battery power, the S715i has slightly lower volume and lesser sound quality than either the S135i or Cyber Acoustics units, whether they were on AC or battery power. I do not yet know what the actual run time on battery power is for any of these units. Unlike some reviewers of the S715i, I have not had any problem with the unit shutting off after a certain elapsed time when using the Aux Input, using either AC or battery power. Note: None of these units will recharge an iPod, etc. while operating on battery power.My second (almost first) choice is the Logitech S135i. It has the second highest volume, which is not a whole lot less than the S715i, and its sound quality (with bass boost on for most songs) was not significantly less than the S715i, either. The bass boost feature does boost the bass some, but seems to provide an overall fuller sound more than an actual bass boost only. Even with adjusting the EQ on my Clip some material sounded better with the bass boost on, and some better with it off. The S135i did not decrease in volume when running on batteries. Plus the S135i is about half the size and weight of the S715i, making it much easier to move around, use in a space limited environment, or put in a backpack. And it uses 4 AA batteries (rechargeable AA batteries work fine in this and the Cyber Acoustics unit). AA size batteries also have the advantage of being the worlds most common batteries! Go Green! Use rechargeable batteries, save money and our planet.My third choice is the Cyber Acoustics unit, which had the lowest volume (slightly less than the S135i) and lowest sound quality (again, just slightly less than the S135i) of the 3 units. I think its sound would be improved by having a switchable Bass Boost feature that works like the S135i bass boost, but it still sounds quite good. It does run on AC or 4 AA batteries, and there is no decrease in volume or sound quality when running on battery power. Plus it comes with an 18" 3.5mm male-to-male audio cable for use with the Aux input, for players having only a headphone jack output, like my Clip. Neither of the Logitech units comes with a cable.I think all three units are quite easy to use and enjoyable to listen to. If you are in a small to medium size room that is fairly quiet, all 3 have enough volume to fill the room with clear, well balanced sound. In a larger room or noisy environment, the S715i using AC power would be my choice because of its higher volume while still retaining good sound quality. If portability and having no AC power available are going to figure predominantly in your use of these units, I would choose either the Logitech S135i or the Cyber Acoustics unit. They both use 4 AA batteries, and their volume and sound quality are pretty much equal, with the S135i edging out the Cyber Acoustics in terms of volume, sound quality and size. The S135i and Cyber Acoustic units have about the same "footprint" (the S135i is slightly smaller) but the Cyber Acoustic unit is about twice as tall as the S135i.In conclusion, if I had to pay full retail price and money were a consideration, the Cyber Acoustics unit is the least expensive, and therefore best value for the money given it's portability/versatility and it's sound quality. But all 3 units are a great value for the money and I am quite pleased with them, especially at the reduced price I paid for the reconditioned Logitech units. I won't be returning any of them! I'll use the S715i in my shop and on the patio, where I have access to AC power and the unit's size is not a factor and its higher volume will be a plus. I'll use the S135i in my bedroom on the bed headboard, where its small size will let it fit easily, and also while camping, where its size and 4AA battery power are a plus. I'll gift the Cyber Acoustics unit to my friend, who will probably use it on AC power in the bedroom at night, and around the house on battery power (they also use eneloop rechargeable batteries) during the day.
As the title says, the filter is pretty decent for the price. I'm using it on a Pentax Kx SLR camera.
ATH-PRO700SV is definitely a specific function designed product and this function appears to be delivery of a forceful sound in a noisy environment. The low impedance of the HP allows for very high levels of the sound even using portable CD players and such with the currently lowered output levels. While the sound pressure sometimes appears too noticeable for comfort, those favoring pronounced bass would have sufficient punch to enjoy physical impact of the music and the detailed and immediate feel for the delivered sound is unmistakable. The overall fidelity of the sound is rather even across the spectrum. In some instances the highs come through with a minor hint of an echo that possibly can be related to the intensity of the sound in this closed back HP and definitely to the imperfections of the sound source (however, an open back HP with the same source do not reproduce this hint of an echo). The construction seems to be sturdy enough although previous reports indicated the plastic extensions of the gear holding the cups may be the weak link. One definite drawback of the construction for some people maybe the somewhat excessive tightness of the HP on your head with the cups that are not very large that may cause (and indeed in my case have produced) extremely uncomfortable feeling around the ears forcing me to return the HP.The Electronics Expo management (Bruno) proved to be understanding and friendly helping to resolve this customer's issues in the most cooperative manner -- kudos for the good business attitude!Overall impression is quite positive and for certain purposes must be truly outstanding.
Good Quality! Excellent Price! My only regret is getting a PS3 so my son can become a video zombie.
Unlike my other reviews which usually take up a page or so, this product is rather straight forward. First and foremost I must say that this case sure beats the hell out of the hard case, which is also manufactured by 3Com, in both form and function. Second it can hold credit cards and money to be used as a second wallet, although it is not a great idea to use it as a primary substitute. And thirdly, the hard case is about ten dollars more than the leather case and is not nearly as good.However, like all things, it does have it's downsides. It's biggest flaw, like with other cases, is that it makes placing the Palm in the craddle (while still in the case) a little more difficult. You basically need to place the craddle up on something (upside-down cup for example) and pull back both sides of the case all the way and then you can recharge. Secondly, the pockets are made so stiff inside that it is very tricky to get both money or credit cards into or out of the pockets, which is why you might want to stick to a regular wallet. And thirdly, if you place the cased palm in a tight space like a bag or something, there is a chance that the edge of the case will hit the power button and cause it to turn on. This is not a big deal since it will shut off automatically after a minute or so, however it can become annoying when you haven't charged your palm in a while and you find that your battery is dying for some strange reason.All in all, you can't do much better than this case for only $19.95, and while there may be more expensive cases on the market, they are all variations of this simple design. However, I would say that it would be nice it 3Com or Palm would make a case like this that went all the way around the palm for protection on all sides, since something can get caught between your palm and the case and end up scratching the screen (which almost happened to me).Final thoughts: nice leather, don't expect it to take the same beating as the hard case, but unless you plan to go hiking with your palm, don't shovel out the extra ten bucks for a shoddy hard case, get this nice leather one instead.Revuman: Stay Tuned for more Reviews...peace!
I hooked this up to my xbox that outputs component. I wanted to display onto a monitor screen with VGA and this did the trick. I am pleased with it.
This has proven to be an excellent option. It is convienent and works perfectly. As I am using it in a small roadster, I do wish it had a coiled cord.
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!
I bought this digital voice recorder to use at law school. It picks up sound really well and produces it back clearly. I also like this recorder because it hooks up to a computer through usb, so I can store the files on my computer after lectures. I highly recommend this for anyone!
I've owned many USB Flash drives and honestly I can say that I love this one the most. It has all the features you would want and need.Pros: Light, Tiny, and SuperThin(thinner than you think), fast data read/write speed (usb 2.0 and usb 1.1 compatible), attractive and sturdy.In fact, it's hard for me to come up with any negative comments about this item but for any flash drive, it would be nice if the cap were attached to the drive...say with a hinge or something. I have a habit of losing my caps. However, the new micros do come with 2 extra cases and caps, one magenta and one that is teal colored.Also, it may be noted that the new micros have a different light at the end than the originals. The original (as shown in the amazon pics) have a curved blue light at the end while the new ones have a little green led instead with smaller key-ring nob. I'm not sure if the color of the led varies for different storage sizes for the new micros. But the 256mb one has a green led. Also, the new micros seem even lighter and thinner than the 1st generation micros as well... pretty amazing. Also, don't confuse the sandisk "micro" with the sandisk "mini". The mini is about twice as long in length. Also, if you need lots of storage space, they now make micros with up to 2gb of storage. Wow! Thats a lot of junk in a little trunk.Conclusion: If you're looking for great quality in an ultra small flash drive, you will love this "micro" drive. In the world of flash drives, it's like a Porshe amist the SUVs.
This product isn't much to look at, fairly clean lines and unremarkable appearance, but it is good value for the money. This particular unit has the 100 meter range (class I) and that alone is probably the single best feature over. One can never have enough range or power, especially if you're in a big house or have lots of walls to contend with.Something I want to touch on briefly is the product support. You can still get drivers and manuals for this device off the manufacturer's website, including the latest drivers that some reviewers talked about needing. If you download those, there's no need to do anything special to get this device working properly in XP SP2. Worked for me with no problems at all.In summary, this device is packed with features, has a lot of power and is built solidly, with a compact but functional design. There's good support for the product and it's a great value for the money, especially at today's prices. Definitely try this one out if you're in the market for a bluetooth adapter.
Had an earlier (and cheaper) Harmony remote, but the button locations were rather hard to live with. No more! The 880 is just about perfect! Things are much easier to navigate, and common tasks are just where I'd want them.Should also add the earlier model (sorry I forget the #) had a very slippery body, making it quite difficult to hold in one hand and operate (perhaps just for those of us with smallish hands). But that sucker would slip out of the hand like a wet bar of soap. It was so bad I finally covered the plastic surfaces with blue 3M tape (with slits to allow changing batteries). That worked, but with the 880 no tape was needed. Having said that, I do wish logitec could make it even a tad less slippery - maybe a thin "soft rubber" coat..... But this is no deal-breaker by a long shot.Should add that programming, never all that hard, is even easier now because every device in my rack was already in Logitec's on-line database so all I had to do was select and label a few custom function keys (for things like "zoom" on a Dvd and "red" / "Green" buttons for a DirecTV HD-DVR). Outstanding!Even my wife, after being miffed by how much I spent on the 880 conceded that she liked this remote a LOT better. And that's the best review I can imagine.
For those that have given this printer a poor review I have to disagree, I have had this printer for almost a year and loved it so much that I talked my sister into getting one. I have only replaced the cartridges once in the time I've had it and I use it for printing not only documents but also for printing photos onto the photo paper for my own prints. So the ink life if you actually read your book is great! The scanning feature is also AWESOME. I have taken pictures, like the ones you get in a photobooth at the mall and once scanned they are pretty much screen sized after scanning...All in All I would highly recommend this printer!!
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.
I tried installing this adapter into two different laptops running Windows 2000 and was mostly unsuccessful. The first was a Compaq and I never could get it to work at all. The second was a Sony Vaio, which went well at first. It installed nicely and started working right away and worked well and was fast, connecting to my Linksys WAP. But when I brought the laptop to another location and tried to connect to a differnt (Aironet) Access Point, it wouldn't connect and then it wouldn't connect to the previous site either.I will take the other reviewers' advice and try it in a laptop running Windows XP next time -- sounds like they didn't have any problems.***UPDATE: I did try it in laptops running Windows 98SE and also Windows XP with no problems at all. Works reliably and with no problems. Still not much luck running with Windows 2000.Also, this card works with netstumbler! A bonus in my book!
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!
First let me say that it is certainly NOT deaf at all on the extremely long whip as stated in many other reviews, but it is certainly better with either a passive (as supplied with the radio) or an active antenna attached (such as the Kaito KA33 or Kaito KA35).!Now on sale at Amazon for only $ 219.99, it is an excellent bargain (including shipping). I have only had my unit for two weeks, but overall I find it to be an excellent and very intuitive and much better sounding radio than the famous Sony ICF-SW7600GR (which I have also used for over a year) and I find the reception comparable, but the Sangean is much more intuitive and user friendly to operate even without the touted Sony synchronous detection circuit.The ability to be able to quickly change bands from lw to mw (am) to sw and to fm, etc. and in any order for example on the Sangean is an excellent feature set unlike the Sony ICF-SW7600GR where during automatic band scanning you will get "stuck" in a single band until the choice of am (this includes lw, mw and sw all in a single choice- For further details, please see my separate review of that Sony radio on Amazon) or fm is selected or unless a digital frequency is separated entered.UPDATE: January 19, 2009-This radio system is really fabulous and easily worth DOUBLE the cost of a new SONY ICF-SW7600GR for example. It certainly works better on a passive or active antenna system or on the included AC/DC adaptor as well, but it does work great even on the whip in my subjective opinion. The ability with the simple and very straightforward and easy to operate page system to be able to quickly pull out prerecorded station frequencies from numerous countries all over the world is a fabulous and very well implimented idea. Once all the numerous bells and whistles are understood by a beginner they could more easily enjoy this approach on this radio as well as on simpler introductory models as well (such as on the ATS-505 or ATS-606). They have even included the USB/LSB (Upper or lower side-band designators) and SSB (single-side band) in the prerecorded frequenices in the numerous list of available stations. Furthermore the system knows automatically and loads this detailed information in the detection algorithm as well. Anyway even without synchronous detection as on the SONY, I am definitely hooked on this new ATS-909AP Sangean. Try it, you will like it too! It is great fun to use and enjoy. Thanks very much for helping me decide on this particular one Steve! What a birthday gift!!!I have only three very small criticisms so far and I will update this review as I continue to regularly use (see above) the ATS-909 on all of the available bands:1) The Sangean really needs a carrying handle to be installed either on the unit itself (there is not even a carrying strap) or one at least on the fine case that is provided. A friend of mine has one that he really loves and takes everywhere, but it is now held together with duct tape (and still works perfectly even after being repeatedly dropped).2) If the unit gets totally reset for some reason (I have only read about this problem), the unit will reverts to the Asian list of internal preset stations and has to be sent back to the Sangean factory to be reprogrammed. This process should be certainly be available instead using the computer link on the bottom of the Sangean as a software download on the internet just like upgrading a computer or PDA, cell phone BIOS or other such system.3) The switches on the right hand side of the ATS-909 unit are a little too small for easy and efficient operation of the radio. Fortunately the SSB (single side-band) switch is directly on the front of the unit and is very easy to control once the main tuning knob is put into the slow mode so that the BFO (beat frequency oscillator) can be readily adjusted to the position of zero beats, i.e., so that the voice transmissions sound (pun intended) completely normal.
So much easier to enter detailed/extensive notes (which I do a lot of) than screen punches with the stylus. However, keyboard easel doesn't accomodate the power and communication cords on my Palm TX all that well: they cannot be used at all when the PDA is in the vertical position , and when the PDA is on it's side, its curvy shape makes it unstable when I do have to use the stylus--which is necessary since some operations cannot be controlled from the keyboard as far as I have been able to figure out. Then, after I use the stylus, I have to reposition the PDA so that it is back in communication with the infra-red sensor on the keyboard.That said, I will absolutely keep it for travel note-taking! Very convenient size (about the same dimensions as my TX) and, once you figure out the open/close routine, a nice little accessory.
I don't burn CD-RW these days that much since I have external hard drives and a blu ray burner, but the fact is my car stereo doesn't play anything but cds.So if you are into burning music like I am, then you know how awesome it is to finally burn music at the fastest cd-rw speed available. I used to use 10x CD-RW, but after jumping to 24X CD-RW, there is no comparison.I can burn a 74 minute audio cd in less than 5 minutes. Wow! No complaints.
excellent case, but minor short comings prevents it from being a perfect case.Pros:looks sturdy, thick plastickick standexcellent fit (i had a cheap ebay case which was very very tight fit, i could not take my zune out without prying it with something)includes screen protector (its a plastic film)Cons:the designs for the ports were not well thought out, i can only use some headphones because the plastic is too thick, and not wide enough to accommodate wider headphone jacks. shouldnt be a problem for most people though. the buttons are a bit hard to press since the top plastic is so thick, most noticebly the downward button.over all, excellent product, just wished the design for access buttons and headphone jack were better, they are a bit of a hassle, but nothing to fret over.
I bought one of these brand new. After I had bought it and received it I discovered that since May 1, 2011 it was useless because it had no operating system and since I had received it after that date No one could (would) help me in obtaining one. You see the operating sysstem is tied to each individual eBookman 911. I contacted Franklin , the original seller and holder of the operating system and they said to contact Ectaco who told me that they were no longer supporting the ultimate "Not me" circle. I was fortunate that it only cost me $45 for this rather attractive paper weight. EVEN IF YOURS COMES WITH THE OPERATING SYSTEM CD IT WILL STILL NOT WORK SINCE YOU MUST REGISTER THE THING AND NO ONE WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPORTING IT.
I love this camera, and I take it everywhere I can, cuz you never know when you might have a Kodak moment! The only complaint I have is the redeye...even though it claims to have redeye reduction, boy is there a lot of it! Oh well, nothing a little photoshop editing can't take care of. Besides that, this is THE camera to get.
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 bought this for my classroom and within a month it stopped working. To be honest with you, you can find a much cheaper sharpener for the same quality.
I ordered this item as a Christmas gift and then turned right around and ordered one for myself. I use this stand daily with my iPad (first gen). I had a cover with kickstand that positioned the iPad in a similar viewing angle, but the cover was exceptionally heavy and burdensome and has therefore gone unused. My iPad with standard Apple cover fits nicely into the stand, sits at a great viewing angle and pairs very nicely with the use of a wireless keyboard. The stand has anti-slip grips on the bottom of the feet/legs, as well as the notches you rest the iPad in and the face of the support arm in the back. The viewing angle is also adjustable through multiple settings on both the top and bottom portion of the rear support arm. The unit is very sturdy, made of good quality/heavy plastic, is very lightweight (but not at all flimsy) and folds nicely into a compact stick (~1 inch wide x ~7" long) which can easily be packed away in a purse or laptop bag when traveling. I highly recommend this for anyone who makes heavy use of their tablet.
Not much to say - everything works wonderfully! And I can finally stop hauling cords from the car to the house!
I love Flip! It's so small I can take it anywhere! Videos are easy to download and send on to friends. Quality is great too!!
This is my first 11N router. I bought it on sale to replace a 2.5 year old Linksys which was having issues with transfer speed slowing down that required a reboot to fix everyday. I have this new router running for over 2 weeks now with absolutely no issue. It works in a mixed G and N environment with 4 devices in G mode and 2 devices in N mode. Setup was easy. I did not even need the setup disc to setup the router. Signal strength is great. I have the power set to the lowest setting. Only one of the oldest G device has occasional speed issue but it is not related to signal strength.
This remote is brilliant! I love only needing one remote to work all of my equipment. To be able to press one button and have the receiver, tv, dvd player, and our D-link all turn on or off and go to the appropriate settings is great! It was a breeze to set up using our PC, and I like that we could upload custom icons into it for our favorite channels. ANd you can't beat the price. This is another $100 if you buy it in a store.
Sad to say these aren't much better than a $40 set.I bought this for my dad because the $39 set he had for 7 years was falling apart so I bought this more expensive set and was really very disappointed the original $39 set from 7 years ago sounded better when they were first bought than this set.Do your selves a favor and save a lot of money, buy a cheaper set.
I bought 4 of these racks for a commercial data project I was doing. The go together quickly, and look nice. They are solid and everything is standard sizes (ie, it will fit mainstream patch panels and equipment). If your looking for an inexpensive, high quality rack, this is the one.
I was aprehesive at first to purchase two of Mini USB lights unseen, but dollar for dollar they are worth it. The Mini Lamp holds any position you set and displays a balance of light to my keyboard without hot spots or glare. The peripheral light is fine. I own three laptops with different keyboard styles and the Mini Lamp solves my problem without issue. Oddly, there isn't an on-off switch on the lamp housing. Not a big deal. The cost of the Mini is wonderful and if it dies before my laptops croaks, it's not a big financial hit.
I like the product. The only thing i do not like is that the blade is not sharp enough and i have to go over the hair under my nose over and over again to remove it. Other than that i have nothing bad to say about it.
Purchased this unit on the 22nd of June. Apparently shipped out on the 23rd. And today it finally arrived on July 6th. Basically taking about 14 days to go from California to New York. They provided no tracking info. And when questioned they informed me it had either not shipped or that I should give it another week. I went to Amazon and got credited. I posted a less than favorable revue which the vendor deleted. Today my product arrived. Upon testing it provides three different fm frequencies from which to choose. Signal and sound quality is much what you might expect. And it doesn't require batteries since you can plug it in to the cigarettes lighter. So I'm happy thus far with my purchase. And have canceled my refund through Amazon. My experience with this vendor have been less than exemplary where since my original complaints have they reduced the pricing of this product by two dollars - plus have posted a notice stating it may take several days longer than anticipated for your product to arrive. This vendor has also demonstrated a lacking of character by re positioning my approval of anyone having complained about their product. All in all this product performs as it should. Regarding this vendor I would highly suggest that Amazon conduct a thorough investigation on determining whether or not this particular vendor can be trusted or is perhaps just one of many fraudulent operators waiting to prey upon the unsuspecting. And should this vendor once more find it necessary in preventing my opinions from being posted through Amazon - I have others sources for which to make my opinions known regarding your behaviors. Customer satisfaction and being treated with respect should always be first and foremost. Screwing people and then covering your mistakes is unacceptable.
It worked great with iPAQ. I've used it with iPAQ models 3135 and 3670.
I bought this filter a couple years ago, after reading about digital infrared photography in several acticles and webpages. I have used it on a couple different zoom lenses and it works, after some fiddling and setup on the camera. You will not be able to just screw it on a lens and snap away. You will need at least a tripod, relatively long exposures and some post processing of the images but it's not that hard with all the free info available out there - just do an online search on "IR" or "infrared photography". This filter got me interested in IR enough that I just converted one of my old digital SLRs over to full time IR.
The instructions were not helpful for my 2000 Prelude. I had to buy another kit from another manufacturer and figure out how to make those parts work for my vehicle. It appears neither manufacturer provided sufficient instructions on this product for the Prelude. The fit of this product (and the other one I bought) in the console opening could be tighter.
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.
Let me start off by saying that if they offered a rating lower than one star, I would've rated it so much lower. I started this book because the reviews looked promising and the summary on the back of the book was intriguing. About ten pages into it, though, I got so bored. I was mixing up characters, I forgot who did what because of the rambling, nonsensical story telling. I've never read another book by this author, and I never will. I hate not finishing books and often finish the book just looking for the resolution of the story. This is what happened with this book. I tried to finish it quickly just because I had no interest in it and just wanted to get it over with. By the end of the book, I was so disgusted, I literally threw the book across the room, then had to dump it in the trash. I would NEVER recommend this book to anyone, not even my worst enemy. The plot lines, from the crack-addicted Ratliffs to the murder of Robin to the death of Aunt Libby, I didn't understand a single thing in that book and NONE of the plots ever finished. Rambling, mind-numbingly boring, complete and utter crap. Spend your money on something more worthwhile.
This fan was difficult to install, but I got it done with only my two hands.Biggest issue was a surprise. This fan is noisy in my HTPC. I can hear it running 12 feet away from my unit. I took it out and installed it again checking to be certain it was installed correctly. It made no difference in the noise level. I took it out again and installed the Intel CPU OEM fan and it was at the same noise level. I put the Thermaltake back in again carefully checking for correctness while doing so. Still as noisy. My conclusion is I wasted my money.Thermaltake Golden Orb II P/N CL-P0220 P4 LGA775 & AMD K8.
I bought this for my son to use with his Zune in his car. It works excellent for him and there is no static or interference. I was concerned with the other products similar to this one because there seemed to be a lot of negative user reviews. This was a cheaper unit so I figured it was worth the chance. Glad I bought it. It would be nice if it had some sort of holder like some of the others but it really isn't that necessary.
Everything worked out well. I received the code instantly, it was as a gift. The code worked as planed,thanks. I would definatly buy again.
This is s very sturdy tripod. Right out of the box it's very clear how solidly built it is. I use it with a 498RC2 head and a Canon 7D with a medium and a telephoto lens, and it really holds up to the Manfrotto standard. I highly recommend it.
Works out of the box on FreeBSD 4.7-STABLE, just plug it in and go. Highly recommended. Windows and MacOS drivers are old though.
We have an original model of this answering machine that has been working flawlessly in our business office for many years. When we saw a used one for sale on Amazon.com we ordered it immediately for our home phones. Unfortunately, when it arrived there were sound issues, and messages were often fuzzy and indecipherable. The seller said this must have happened during shipment and that it was fine when he sent it off. He was nice enough to refund our money and we ended up taking it to our local electronics and toxic waste drop-off site. I'd really like to find another working AT&T 1725, because our original is still going strong.
I don't like it because:It's uncomfortable to wear. I would go so far as to say it's painful to wear.The sound quality is poor; no stereo sound and it buzzes if there isn't a clear line of sight to the base unit.It's expensive for the poor quality of sound and the uncomfortable (and painful) listening experience.My recommendation:Get a wireless radio frequency (RF) unit with stereo and ample padding for your ears (Sennheiser is a good brand).
I was looking for a low cost but high quality replacement rechargeable battery for our Canon Powershot SD450 camera and this battery has exceeded my expectations. We bought 2 of them so we still always have a back-up.
It works with no problem, then it stopped working.The software tells me that it cannot talk to the scanner.It suggests that I unplug and replug the cords, but this does not work, either.I reboot my PC WinXP-Prof and turn on the scanner, the system works again.After this time, the system stopped working with the same message telling me unplug and replug. No matter how I reboot the PC, unplug, turn on turn off, etc, it just saying that it cannot talk to the scanner and I have to unplug then replug again.Please, don't have attempt to buy it, and be aware of Canon Scanner.
Cheap price, decent quality, excellent performance at full 1080p and Dolby 5.1 Surround sound or PCM. Don't waste your money buying hyped up brand name HDMI cables at your local retailer. Wait a little longer and get the bargain ones from Amazon!!
The items were in perfect shape and work as advertised. Would buy again from the seller.
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.
I PURCHASED THIS MOUSE FROM AMAZON AND WHEN I RECEIVED IT, IT WOULD NOT WORK. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A NEW ONE BUT IT HAD BEEN OPENED FROM THE HARD PLASTIC CASE THAT IT CAME IN, AFTER TRYING TO USE IT IT WOULD NOT WORK SO I CALLED LOGITECH ABOUT IT AND THE TECHNICIAN DECIDED THAT IT WAS NO GOOD, SO THEY SENT ME A BRAND NEW ONE THAT DID WORK AND I LOVE IT. HATS OFF TO LOGITECH BUT I CAN'T SAY THE SAME FOR AMAZON.
Have had this for over 2 months for a Europe trip and worked fantastic. No problems, good selection for the money as well.
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.
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.
I use it at work for my ipod Touch and it works great. The sound is wonderful and it charges my ipod. BUT it does not charge my iphone for some reason.
After great research, I finally chose this camera for my 7 year old daughter, and we couldn't be happier. She loves the games she can play on the camera let alone the great features the camera offers once the photos are downloaded to the computer. She now takes pictures constantly. And her 2 year old brother did drop the camera with no apparent harm done! Great gift for a budding photographer!
You can never have enough HDMI cables. I got this with a bundled package and will use it when I expand my system futher.Thank You,
Item was not what was pictured. They were standard lithium CRV-3 batteries. Won't be doing business with this merchant again.
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 order this ink type (hp10) with the suggestion from amazon to buy it....not the right ink...ahhh! now i cant find the right ink any where!!!
This bag is perfect for my intended use - a day pack that holds the various bits of equipment that I will need for a short/mid duration trip with the family or a day of outdoor photography.I have a much larger bag that stays mostly in my closet that is designed to hold ALL of my camera 'junk'.The Tamrac 5605 is great as a satellite bag to the 'big mama' in the closet.
This is a wonderful little bag that I have used now for about a year. It is a wonderful bag for hikes and going to events as it is small and light weight. Not much room in the pocket for much more than my cleaning supplies and my Rebel XTi feild guide, not that I needed much more than that. Inside, I carried my XTi with the 28-300mm lens attached, my 50mm, my fisheye, my macro add on, about 5 of my filters in their individual cases and for a short period of time held my gorilla pod inside! I also kept my batteries and charger on the inside. I got a new wide angle lens for christmas and though it does fit in the bag it is incredibly tight and I now have to put my tripod through one of the easy lock features on the side of the bag. It is a wonderful bag if you don't own or carry much or if your just going to an event of sorts and need limited supplies. The quality is great and the velcro dividers are a wonderful feature.
Looks and feels great. Extras and compatibility are swell. Handling is nice...THE PICTURES ARE SOOOOO BAD you'll want to throw it away. What a waste of money. Why make a fantastic toy that the main component is cheap as? Buy if you want an over priced hand held game unit with two games that last about 5 minutes. KEEP LOOKING if you want a camera that takes even slightly passable pictures. What a shame.
I bought this to replace an aging wireless-G router, also by D-Link. The G was very good, and I'd been happy with it, so I had no qualms about going with D-Link for a new router. That was a mistake.The router has speed issues. When I connect directly to my cable modem, I can get speeds approaching what is advertised by my ISP. When I insert the DIR-615 between my computer and the modem, things slow down dramatically. It runs between 25-35% of the advertised speed.The router has stability issues. We get constant connection resets while web surfing. There are many pauses when trying to watch a streaming video. My VPN for work has many timeouts. I blamed my ISP for a long time, until I started doing some serious testing.I did contact D-Link tech support, and they offered some suggestions, but nothing seemed to help. On my own, I discovered that if I disconnect all the wireless devices in the house and just use one laptop, I can get up to 75% of regular speed. When more than three devices are connected, the performance drops back down to unacceptable. We have 12 wi-fi devices, if everyone is home at once.I tested a comparable Netgear router against this one, and the Netgear was far superior. The Netgear router gave me decent speeds (+80% of advertised) no matter how many devices I had connected. Streaming videos were flawless, and the connection timeouts disappeared. These results were duplicated by a friend who also has this D-Link router.D-Link makes some fine products, but this is not one of them. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more on the Netgear N300. Or, treat yourself and get the N600. You deserve it.
I installed a new HP all-in-one inkjet and then attempted to install the Netgear PS121. What a mess! Seemed like I almost made it through installation... then hit a brick wall. Waited for 40 minutes to talk to a nice gentleman in India who tried helping for 30 minutes before announcing that it wasn't compatible with the HP printer. In the process it sabotaged the printer drivers, so I had to uninstall the Netgear software and re-install the printer - in that order to make it work. Side note: Windows Vista made installing the printer an ordeal. I wish I'd waited a while before getting Vista.
The item itself is great. The only problem I encountered is that the mouse is supposed to be white and it is silver-gray not white.
Works well. The headsets are lightweight, and yet you can hear well with them. Also, the recorder does what you ask it to do without fighting with it.
There are much better frames out there. Also note that this frame has a very large and unattractive logo on the front.
Boyd runs two stories in parallel, like the literary spymaster that he is: the first is set in 1939, the story of Eva Delectorskaya, a beautiful and resourceful British agent who is in danger of uncovering a Philby-like mole. The second is set in 1976 and focusses on Ruth, who suddenly discovers her mother is not Sally Gilmartin (nee Fairchild) but the formidable Eva. Sally/Eva, although now in her sixties, runs Ruth as a spy, feeding her the story of her life in the hope that she can use her to help her find the man that betrayed her more than thirty years before.Quiet, focussed and fluid, Boyd's style in 'Restless' is very different to that of his faux-autobigraphical masterpieces such as 'Any Human Heart' or 'The New Confessions'. I detected a more filmic note, as though the screenwriter inside was yearning to break out onto the page.For anyone remotely interested in spy stories, this book is a must-read. The only other book I have read recently that compares to this is 'Julius' by Brian Allen Levine.
I got this to power a radar detector. It wasn't working. I called customer support. They said I needed 1,000MA of output. This only puts out 500MA. Useless to me now.
Initially I thought I was getting a nice unit. I took it on a trip (first time using it) and found the battery was dead after charging all night. It played using the ac/dc plug a few times. Now, the battery won't charge AND it will not even turn on while plugged in to the ac/dc plug. I was going to buy a battery until I found out the battery cost more than the unit itself. Go figure! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
I bought this case when the treo 180 came out last March (2002) and I am very happy with it. (At that time this case was made by Krusell,...maybe they changed their name???) My only complaint is that it is bulky and make the phone about twice the original width. I work in a manufacturing environment and damage to my phone is always a possibility. This case however, cradles my phone and even when it bumps against machinery it has not sustained any damage! I am just sorry Handspring hasn't come out with anything as elegant.
I put this radio in my bathroom, away from the shower. It worked fine for about 2 weeks. Then one morning, I turned it on and after about 10 minutes it shut off. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get the radio to work. The next day, same thing - radio ran for about 10 minutes then shut off. I was not using the timer. I expected much more from a Sony product.
The US Modular flash thumb drive I received is plastic in construction, small, light-weight, ivory in color, with a small red led light which shows activity.One of my favorite things about this drive is it's thin, narrow form factor. Even with other USB cables connected the computer I have no problems fitting the US Modular flash drive into an adjacent USB port. The drive works great on USB ports on both Mac and PC, but remember to eject or stop the drive before disconnecting from the computer. I disconnected it once before it was completely "ejected" and lost some data. The drive's actual capacity is 249.7 MB as some storage is lost to formatting and the difference in how the computer makers interpret storage vs. how the drive makers interpret storage.With the US Modular 256 MB flash drive, I have transfered pictures, music, and entire application upgrades and patches, without any problems whatsoever except for my own negligence in properly ejecting the drive. I have yet to come close to filling this drive and it has saved me from having to burn countless piles of CD-Rs. It's hard for me to believe that US Modular has a flash drive of the same small form that can hold up to 4GB! It's so small in fact, that it is easy to forget it's in your pocket. I forgot my drive in my jeans pocket once and it went through the wash with no ill effects... still works perfectly.These things are so cool compared to having to wait for a CD to burn or compared to the floppy disks I had to use a few years back.I give the US Modular line of flash thumb drives two "thumbs" up for offering cheap flash storage in a device made right here in the good ol' USA. I wouldn't hesitate to get another US Modular thumb drive.
For the amount of money I had spent I was disappointed by the fit and finish of the product. The front bezel was quite crooked allowing the green status light to leak through the prominent separation. Aside from the abnormal quality control hardware issue, the main detraction was the UI. Simply put clunky and unintuitive. The setup of the physical side buttons makes it difficult to operate in the dark. I found myself starting from the top and going down slowly button by button telling myself "okay that's the x/ok button, okay that's the fast forward/up button, wait, is that the left/right button, or..." Yes it has a touchscreen and you can use that instead but that shouldn't be an excuse. Both should work equally well. The touchscreen was responsive but only when using the stylus. The UI was designed with strictly the stylus in mind yet the player nor the included carrying case has a place to hold the stylus. The menu structure is a pain to navigate. In some areas of the system I couldn't simply back up a step but had to exit out completely to the top screen and dig down again into the submenu structure.The good stuff, well the 70GB+ is great. The player has a heft which I did appreciate but the buttons on the right felt cheap and fragile. The video quality and screen resolution is the best I've personally experienced with a PMP. Touchscreen is very responsive when using the stylus. The plugins for H.264, MPEG-2, and Opera browser were easy to buy, install and all three worked great. Wifi was easy to setup and connect. The only problem I had with the Opera browser was no support for flash websites. Will play imbedded flash videos but doesn't support flash in webpages.The video and screen quality are superb. Ultimately though the UI was the dealbreaker for myself. After a couple days I couldn't bear the thought of knowing that I had paid so much for a UI experience I found quite frustrating.
used at race track, great weight, size, and very clear! nice price for what you get, I would recommend this product to someone's first or second set.
very useful! I normally used it in my car and it works well and the sounds is pretty good! Only one thing concerns me as the line seems to thin, I'm afraid this will easily break down.
This is by far the best toy I have ever bought. It's absolutely beautiful, both the hardware and the operating system (OS X). I bought it primarily to edit digital video of my new baby. It's elegantly simple to download the video into iMovie and extremely intuitive to edit the video. I upgraded the hard drive to 30 gigs and the RAM to 256 Megs in order to give myself some head room. I thought I might not like the small screen but it seems not much less viewing area than my 17&quot; desktop monitor. I bought the iBook instead of the Titanium PowerBook because the PowerBook does not offer the DVD/CD-RW combo drive. I wanted to be able to burn the videos I made to CD as well as backup and archive files on my hard drive. I bought a mouse (Apple's optical mouse) beacuse I generally don't like trackpads. The single complaint I have is that the USB port is on the left side of the machine and I have to run the cord for the mouse under the computer to use it with my right hand. Otherwise I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
Pros: Runs PalmOS, more flexible than PalmPilots. Cons: All PDAs, not just Visors, are still expensive.Have you ever had a Game Boy from Nintendo? Well, I would be surprised if someone told me that the creators of Handspring Visor did not get the idea for Visor from Game Boy.Like a game cartridge, Springboard Module gives the flexibility to add functionality that is (not available in the PDA itself but) built into the module. Theoretically, Visor is infinitely expandable (Handspring's claim), albeit Visor can handle one module at a time. If only these modules were affordable. Since Visors (regular (2 MB), deluxe (8 MB), platinum (8 MB), prism (8 MB)) run on the same OS that PalmPilots run, not only can Visors do everything their PalmPilot counterparts can, they can also do a lot more (via Springboard Modules) that PalmPilots just can't.Visors started out cheaper than PalmPilots (Palm has been lowering PalmPilots' prices since the introduction of Visors by HandSpring), but are a little bulkier than PalmPilots. No, don't get me wrong, Visors are still sexy and colorful.I bought a Visor Deluxe from HandSpring six months ago. After exhanging it for two more defective units, I had to finally return it. A few months ago I got another Visor Deluxe--this time from Amazon.com. No problems so far, everything is working like magic.If you are in the US (especially in CA), you can get them at Amazon.com...If you are about to buy a PalmPilot, do not buy it until you've tried out a Visor.
The ink toner I received was exactly as described and was delivered in a timely fashion.
I'm running an older Mac G3 with Panther. Everything I use is USB2.0. I've gone from a 4 port passive hub to the 7port D-link. Everything seems to be in a more alert status. Most noteworthy my kids Ipod difficulties have dissapeared. Product performs as advertised. Delivered a day sooner than expected. I couldn't be more pleased.
These are amazing headphones. Detail, clarity, and imaging are all top notch. They come with the L-cush cushions, and they sound fantastic out of the box. However, if you really want to open them up, get the G-cush ear cushions. They make the 225i sound like a more expensive set of cans. I know this is cliche, but you will hear things in your music that you have not heard before. You'll lose a little boom in the bass with the G-cush, but the detail you gain is more than worth the $45 price.I could have purchased any of the Grado headphones I wanted, but I went with the 225i's. If you look at the Grado website, you'll notice that the driver matching is just as good on the 225i as their top-of-the-line set of cans. This is key. You can pay more for a wider frequency response, but I think you'll reach diminishing returns fairly quickly.If these are in your price range, grab a pair. You won't be sorry!
This wire might be ok for tv's that look too red or for signal sources with a lot of video noise, but the image looks too green and detail is softened to the point of looking slightly smeared. You have to shove the plug tightly into its input jack, lest it slip out or make poor contact. I have generic no-brand s-video cables from RCA and Recoton that perform better than these. At least Cables To Go doesn't look as bad as Monster's overpriced rip-offs, but they aren't all that great. Has lower contrast and a less snappy image than I'm used to with other brands. In use this cable looks an awful lot like some Radio Shack stuff I once owned.
Absolutely buy this product, I have already bought two of them. I love them, they work great, perfect picture quality I have had no issues with this product at all, the quality for the price is unbelievable! Anyone looking for HDMI cables, this is what you should get! I plan on buying more.
Great product, fast, accurate delivery.Kids were thrilled to see it that fast. Its always nice to get a good product for a great price.
The only thing I can say about this battery is that it has about the same life between recharging as the OEM. The type of shooting that I do, requires a lot of excessive functions, and I work in extreme weather conditions which explains the quick draw on the battery. The good thing is that the cost is good enough that I am comfortable purchasing more then a couple if needed.
This is a great product. It works as advertised. Simple and easy to install. Any quality degradation appears to be due to the quality of the cable TV input signal, and no the product. I have purchased two and both work well after several months of intermittent use.
This is a great GPS. We now have 16 of them on the road with no problems. They are very easy to set up and they work great.
This is a fun camera. I upgraded the 8MB SmartMedia card to a 64MB SmartMedia card and decovered you go from taking 100+ pictures to 999+ Pictures. Additionally, this camera does video. With the 8MB card that comes standard you can do a 1.5 minute video at medium resolution or a 3 minute video at low resolution. High resolution is only available when it's attached to the computer. With the 64MB SmartMedia card the video record time is grealy increased. I discovered I will use up the batteries before I run out of video.The downside to the camera is any movement in the camera or the object being photographed can cause the picture to blur or come out a bit grainy. There is no real problem in video mode. But like I said it's a fun day-to-day camera that will provide lots of enjoyment especially if you buy the 64MB card or higher.
I'm a traveling salesperson, I've owned the 2720 for less than a week, and already it has helped me out of two traffic jams, saving me several hours of down time. I hooked up the 2720 before I breezed through the manual. This unit is extremely intitutive. Stuck in a traffic jam, press the detour key and you are rerouted around the jam. I've used other complicated GPS systems, that cost less, but this unit is worth every penny of its price.
Very compact, easy to use. It appears if 3 lights come back on it is time to ditch the battery.
I use this full-frame (FX) lens as a short telephoto on a Nikon D7000 DX-format camera. I wanted to see how much quality could be gained from a fast, prime lens as compared to my main lens, the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6.At wide apertures this lens is not as sharp or contrasty as the Nikon 18-105, but this improves as the aperture is stopped down and hits its sweet spot between f/4 to f/8. At these apertures images have more depth, clarity, and better color rendition that my 18-105mm, which I consider to be a very good copy.This lens also exhibits noticeable chromatic aberration at wide apertures which appears as purple fringing around the highlights in an image. I'm not someone who normally cares about this and wasn't even looking for it, but the purple area is wide enough to be easily noticed. It's unusually prevalent with this lens, even appearing in the sheen of a moderately bright sun off of someone's dark hair. These chromatic aberrations are greatly diminished by stopping down the aperture to f/2.8 or smaller. Cameras like the D7000 can automatically correct this in the final image in their JPEG settings, but I shoot in RAW and Photoshop Lightroom 4's chromatic aberration correction does not completely address this. I've come to consider this part of the charm of this older lens design, and it doesn't put me off using this lens in light of its other great qualities.Please note that this lens does not have a built-in motor, and relies upon the screw drive mechanism built into the bodies of Nikon's mid- to higher-end camera bodies to auto-focus. Although lenses with built-in motors are said to be quieter, I found focusing to be quick & quiet, probably because this is a simple lens with few moving elements. The manual focusing ring does turn during auto focusing but was easy to adjust to. If you can live with its quirks, this is a fun lens that can deliver quality images.
I first bought a HDMI cable at best buy for 39.00bucks I thought I would try these, well a day later I am in Best Buy to return those 39 dollar cables because this one is just as good and possibly better.So HDMI does not care if you spend 25 cents or 2500 on a cable they work the same.
A cheap awful product. It only last a few weeks before there was a buzz in the speakers and then the volume button broke. What a waste of money. AVOID THIS PRODUCT
Cable did not work. Found out cable did not work after setting up outstie HD TV. Tested the 25 ftcable on another TV. Did not work. The HDMI to the cable worked. Ordered product from another endor and did not have any problems.
This little MP3 is easy to use, especially for younger children. Downloaded were easy and its good on batteries.
Typical high Canon build quality. Just wish it had more capacity. Amazon's price was the best I could find and I could be sure that it was not some counterfeit knockoff.
This was a very good and accurate GPS unit. Sturdy and well made. Batteries lasted a long time and it found the satellites pretty quickly. Some of the functions such as setting it to coordinates you wanted to find was a bit awkward it worked flawlessly. I ended up selling it on E-bay as I wanted a unit with a more detailed map. The new unit has a better map but is not as accurate as this Magellan was.
Well, the compatibility is not that great. This card refused to work in my Nikon CoolPix 800 camera (though this camera is on compatibility list at Viking Web site) and MP3plus MP3 player. New card I've received from Viking as a replacement shows the same behaviour. Both devices work perfectly with about a dozen of CF cards by other manufacturers (none of them is 256MB card, though). This card works with Canon PowerShot A70, where I ended up using it.
It will work for a year then you will need to replace it. I only buy X-Acto sharpeners for my classroom, but this isn't one of them. The X-Acto Pro is the best. I think the LED light for the kids is what will keep it lasting.
I have owned 2 of these now. They are an excellent idea, very slick and put together solidly. The only problem is I can't seem to get one that has all keys working on it. Good luck with the quality of yours if you plan on purchasing one, if mine worked, I would give it 6 stars. As I have had multiple problems with multiple keyboards, I say buyer beware.
I don't know why everyone hasn't rated this scanner a five. It is very fast to set-up, and makes stunning scans. I am using it to convert all of my old 35mm negatives to digital images, as well as some old photo prints. You buy a scanner for its scanning, not the software that comes with it, and this is a solid scanner.The software for actually scanning from Epson is very simple to use, and works great. LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE6 does not come with a manual, but when installing, you can install the manual as an option, and it links to their website and has very extensive and excellent instructions, including quick tour guides and videos on its use. I don't see what anyone is complaining about below when it comes to the software? Plus a copy of Photoshop Elements, you can't ask for more.The bottom line - don't be scared to buy this scanner, everything is great about it.
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
These speakers are the best I've ever heard under $200. Where I live, we party, and I hear some pretty good sound systems where I'm at, but these little babies get just as loud and still retain better quality than most of the huge ass speakers I run into. I put all my game systems, pc, tv, etc as close to these speakers as I can because I can't use any of them without it anymore. I just can't. If you're on a budget, buy these.
This is a great lens. Even at f2.8 (which is only achieved at 24mm) my copy of this lens is brutally sharp. Perhaps even in the corners (I don't recall) but I know anywhere an autofocus point was on my D3, the photo would be crisp as can be (I use the 1:1 center button zoom in review mode to check focus lock). I know for a fact this lens is durable; I've shot several hundred weddings with this before my D3 and it stopped being friends. At which point the D3's, and my D700 would have trouble with the lens, displaying Err, or default to a non-cpu lens mode. The cpu contacts between the lens and the body were probably misaligned (yes, I did clean the contacts). I mainly blamed the plastic mount that nikon used on this lens. A disappointing cheaping out that nikon did on an otherwise superb lens. But to be fair, my D3 was at 600,000 shots and the camera would do the same with other lenses as well. However, when I put my 24-70 f2.8 on the D3, it would have no Err issues at all.So what am I getting at? Well, this lens is a great lens. Nikon never marketed it as a &#34;Pro&#34; lens. It was more of a &#34;Pro-sumer&#34; lens. A consumer lens with pro aspects, such as f2.8, and great glass. The consumer aspect meant, lots of plastic to make it light and manageable, the very useful macro mode, and the more than reasonable asking price! The downside of the consumer side meant...well, lots of plastic (such as the mount); the macro mode; while useful for 90% of macro shots, isn't 1:1 which some of my colleagues will balk at (not me), and an f2.8 that turns to f4 by 85mm. Yes, its a trade off but worth it when its now only 25% the cost of the professional 24-70 f2.8!Despite my problems with the mount and AF CPU contacts, I was thinking of putting it back on my newly refurbished D3 to fall in love with it all over again. I'm surprised how well its aged. During my peak season, I'll have 60 weddings a month, so to say its shot hundreds of weddings is no joke. I look at it vs my 24-70; and I noticed that the zoom rubber is still very much attached and in place on this &#34;cheap&#34; lens whereas its stretched and falling apart on my 24-70. But alas, the 24-70 with its metal mount snugs up to my D3's and has never given me an Err message due to contact failure....and I guess thats where nikon spent their R&D; $$ on, and not so much the design and durability of the zoom rubber...My advice? If you can live with f4 at 85mm, or really need the macro (this took some of my favorite wedding ring shots I ever took)......buy it, use it, abuse it, trash it, then buy another. You can do that 3 times, and still not have spent as much as you would have on one 24-70mm f2.8.
I had this thing connected to my radio for quite a while, then one day my reception improved noticeably. I looked behind and the terk tower cable had fallen loose from the radio. So my radio worked better with NO antenna than with the Terk Tower.I can only imagine that my issues are multi-path type problems and not signal strength. Whatever, this gadget didn't work for me. And it had that green light too!
I purchased these speakers for my grandaughter for Christmas, and she loves them. They are compact, and give good sound for the price.
Poor documentation for the Epson V700 scanner, in fact there is no written documentation.For example, to get instructions for loading and scanning a film strip you have to wade through a cumbersome file-a so-called User Guide.Considering the price of this scanner, the least Epson could have done is furnish a User Guide on a CD.
Amazing!! i got it as a gift for my dad and now im going to have to get myself some!!
I bought this modem with the anticipation of a little faster hook up than my original v-90. However, I was very disappointed in the speed and most of the websites I would go to never fully loaded. After running some diagnostics and upgrading whatever software I could, there was still no improvement. I sent it back and bought a cheaper US Robotics which works great
This cable simply does what it says it will do. It's a digital cable; either it passes the signal through or it doesn't. Don't be fooled by manufacturers (*cough*MONSTER*coughcough*) who charge 20 times what this cable costs; it does EXACTLY the same thing for a fraction of the cost.
After doing some research (online searching for reviews, Consumer Reports, looking in stores), we chose this brand. After looking for the best prices, this company offered the lowest price by a large margin, and offered free shipping to boot!!!It arrived within a week of ordering it by UPS (the UPS delivery guy even commented that he has the same system and loves it!). It set up easily, and we were able to program the remote to handle our other systems (TV,DVD). There are many different choices of sound types (theatre, concert, etc). Personally, I think it is too tough to figure out which you like better, but techno-geeks will love that!I have 2 complaints however. One is the size of the speakers (they provide GREAT sound, but wow are they big!), and secondly the HDMI jacks are video pass-through only--they support as high as 1080p resolution, but they won't carry the audio signals from your disc player, game system, or set-top box. We had to buy a cable to use HD (it was like $12 at Big Lots, but we knew it was coming because of reading another review on this system).I would have loved wireless speakers and a smaller looking system that provided the same sound, but I wasn't willing to spend as much money as our last car! All in all, we are very happy, and this is a great system for the price range.
So far, replacement battery works well ( purchased 5/13), holds a charge as long as the regular Canon battery supplied with the camera, great price also!
I bought this one since I was planning to Yellowstone with my boyfriend. It works perfectly just as I expected! Love it!
Great cable for your money and its performance. Don't waste money on expensive ones. This one gets the job done at 1080p
The ink cartridges may be small, but I get about the same number of copies off of the $2.00 generic black and $4.00 color ink cartridges than I did off of HP78 color at $24.00 generic and HP15 black for $20. HP original would have been $70.00.My HP 750xi was only a couple years old and it started to not recognize the color ink cartridge. Don't know it that is because I used generic or not. But I didn't want to spend $70 for a new black and color cartridges. I read the reviews here and bought a Canon. I priced the ink before I bought it and the small amount of ink was a concern to me, but I found that the generic were very cheap.I use it very little at home. So now I get about 150 copies from the black and I haven't changed the color yet after 300 copies have gone through the machine. I copied a lot of patterns off the internet and most of them have a color picture on them.I'm getting about the same number of copies off the Canon BCI-24 color/black cartridges as I did with the old HP printer. So, I am saving at the minumum of $40 each time I buy ink.Since the running cost is very important to me, I am giving it a 5 even if I wished it had a paper tray like the old HP. I have not had any trouble with paper jams, but it is near the washer and dryer, so the paper probably has the proper moisture content.
The review is more for Amazon and UPS. The pen itself is 5 stars as I've used it before. But where on earth is my order? First I ordered the other classic platinum pen. That took ages to ship out and therefore I canceled the ordered and bought this one. It shipped out 2 days after. I've used their super saver shipping before but honestly it's really slow now. Why not simply use USPS instead for small orders like these?While I really want an explanation why they are using UPS and also why they report a shipment is out for delivery since 7:42am but is STILL rescheduled for next day, I'm not optimistic I'll get an answer. I needed this pen a while ago and was skeptical of the overnight shipping from amazon (bad experience) but now their super saver is slacking off as well.I'll reconsider ordering from amazon again for time sensitive items until such shipping issues are resolved.
A friend sent me a disk from her camera with photos of our trip to China. My computer doesn't have a card reader, so I ordered this one. I plugged it in and in 30 seconds was downloading the photos.
Well, I like SanDisk products; it is very great products and serves for a long time
I have a PC, laptop, and HDD attached to this Gigabit Ethernet switch. I have not experienced any problems with the unit over the 32 months I have used it.
I installed this on a Mac and didn't have trouble with the installation, just had trouble with the interface and content. There is absolutely nothing intuitive about this program. I am returning it tomorrow.
I'm not normally one to write reviews, but I want to prevent others from buying this if it will not work for them. I have previously been a sysadmin, so I'm somewhat fluent with network compnents and configurations. As a wireless access point, its fine, good range, good speed, etc. As a NAT router, again it works just fine for browsing. However, it has serious issues maintaining connections, either through the wireless side or the wired side, with game servers. Simply put, games will continually &quot;lose the connection&quot; to the server, and drop you from the game. This happened no matter what configurations and/or firmware versions I tried. I ended up using my Linksys router as a router, with the Belkin as a wireless access point and hub. This also reduces it to a 3 port hub, since you need to use a standard port for the connection to the router.Long story short, it works for everything but games. If you never game, then its good for the money. Gamers look elsewhere. I would recommend Linksys.
I bought 2 six foot HDMI cables for 1.26 each. Gee, they work just fine, just as well as the 120.00 Monster cables. Some people rip you off, and some give you value.
I was completely satisfied with this purchase. Would definitely order from this individual again.
The Sangean ATS 909 is a good shortwave preformer eventhough it lacks synchronous detection which is offered with the Sony ICF-7600GR (which I also own). Reception with only the telescopic antenna is below satisfactory but when the radio is used in combination with the AC Adaptor and ANT-60 (wire antenna supplied with the radio) it becomes a very good preformer just as good as the Sony ICF-7600GR with excellent reception on shortwave. Stations from Europe and even Australia were received without any problem. The Sangean ATS 909 Single Sideband preformance is superior to that of the Sony ICF-7600GR. Air Traffic Control and Ham Radio signals were easily received and in very good quality. FM preformance is very good, much better than that of the Sony which tends to overload when having to deal with strong signals and the audio sound of the Sangean is superior to that of the Sony which is rather poor. The battery preformance of the Sangean ATS 909 could have been more efficient. It tends to run through batteries quicker than with other portables. The advantage though over the Sony ICF-7600GR, is that it comes with an AC Adaptor. With the Sony there is no AC adaptor provided. Sony does however have 6 volt AC adaptor on the market but it's not recomended for use with shortwave radios because the humming sound it creates. Overall the Sony ICF-7600GR is also a good preformer on shortwave and as said earlier it has synchronous detection which the Sangean ATS 909 lacks but eventhough the Sangean ATS 909 lacks synchronous detection my vote still goes to the Sangean ATS 909 because of the superior audio quality and superior Single Sideband reception.
I am rarely fooled but this is a classic case of "bait and buy" tactics. The install was unnecessarily complicated, the tech people hung up on us three (count them) times! After being taken for an additional $9.95 (which I've yet to see reimbursed) they had the gall to ask for an additional $30 bucks because my linksys router was "beyond warrantee". Until they had me mess with it, the wireless router worked perfectly fine and ALL I wanted was to extended my range to weak areas in the house.Poor product, poorer service. Please do not be dooped as I was.
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'm a die-hard film retrograde. Yet I've tried (and owned) dozens of digital cameras, starting with Apple Quicktake in 1997 - dissapoinment after dissapointment. D50 takes fabulous pictures and is cheap enough to own. Works with my old Nikon lenses and even an SB-28 flash (in M mode).
I am so glad I bought this case! It keeps my Garmin safe. I do not need to worry that the screen will get all scratched up or that it will roll all over the car when not set up! It is also handy to carry with you to use in another car. This way you will always know which way you are going by having your Garmin with you!
I love this product, I have been a TiVo user since 2001 and I have to say this latest TiVo is great. I travel a lot, and being able to take all my TiVo programming with me is a wonderful thing. I also saw the pixilation issue but I bumped up my quality (you can record TiVo at different quality levels.) and now I do not have a problem. And the higher quality does not seem to take up much more disk space. There was also a bit of flicker on one of my &quot;lower&quot; non-digital cable channels, but I was getting real poor reception, that has been fixed, and now I don't see it anymore. I would say if you want to easily record TV and then make DVD recordings of those shows I would say get this recorder now!
This is a great portable dvd player! I bought it for a trip, and found it never skipped or had any trouble, even when the plane went through quite a bit of turbulence! Also... I bought two dvds while on the trip, only to realize that they were in a foreign language with English subtitles. I was afraid of how the subtitles might appear on a 5.8&quot; screen, but they were just fine - very readable!
Karrie Klein is relatable to every woman, Jewish or not, New York, LA or Kansas. The plight of the single woman is a universal one and it nice to read an honest account by a woman who is not 28 and blonde. Its funny, sad and engaging, I highly recommend it to anyone who has every been on a date!!!
recently got the h07 error message. in my case and i suspect in many other cases, the motor that spins the dvd needed to be oiled. its working again, but i am not looking forward to getting that error message again. i think panasonic should address the problem.
We have had this camera for 2 years, and for 2 children ages 4 and 2. It still works like brand new! My kids love it. They have dropped it, thrown it, etc. Watch for sales on these through amazon. We bought it for $29 the day after Thanksgiving with free shipping. The picture quality is fine for a kid. My kids can easily see the pic they took, and have no trouble using it.
I've had this camera roughly 3 years (I got it when it first came out, which has been a while), and after all this time it still impresses me. Whenever I first bought it, I used it maybe once or twice and (being the trendy person I am) ended up feeling embarrassed for carrying around such a clunky and awkward camera-- so i stashed it away for a couple years. But when I pulled it out and dusted it off a few months ago...something strange happened: I fell in love with it and suddenly remembered all the reasons I bought it on that one infamous day a few years ago. Forget the fact that the flash is a little bright at times. Forget the fact that it has a fixed lens and a useless 2x digital zoom. Those things are irrelevant. What you need to know when thinking about buying this camera (new or used) is this: It works. It's easy. It's endearing. It no longer looks outdated-- I like to think of it as 'having a retro look to it.' Even on the lowest quality picture setting, I'm still able to make good 4x6 prints, and when I use the 'Best' setting-- the 4x6 prints are flawless and you can even make 5x7's that look like they came from a quality 35mm film camera. I recently got a 256mb CompactFlash card on sale-- and you can store almost 800 pictures at the highest pixel setting, or nearly 2,500 on the low setting. A lifetime supply of film. Long story short: this camera has stood the test of time and it's even better now than it was when I first bought it. Kind of like a fine wine, I suppose. If you're looking for a cheap and easy camera and something that you can rely on for reliablity-- get this camera. For it's age and it's price: it's second to none.
very good helped me a lot in the sound of my car now hear the bass stronger further and helps me when I want regular fence away or closer to recommend
This is Creative's attempt to capitalize on the success of Apple's Ipod Shuffle by producing a flash mp3 player with no display. This is basically the original Nomad MuVo, and two years ago when I reviewed that same product I gave it a great review. But that was two years ago, and an mp3 player without a display just doesn't cut it today. If you want a no thrills mp3 player for exercise, buy the original Nomad Muvo, which you can find brand new for about $15. If you're thinking of getting this, go ahead and spend the nominal extra cost to get the Nomad Muvo TX FM, which includes a display for just a few dollars more.One advantage of this is that it is easy to use. No software is required, just plug in the usb key to a computer and copy your music. You'll have to rename some of your files though to get it to play in the order you want to. Battery life is around 18 hours on 1 AAA battery, which is pretty good.The iPod Shuffle is successful because of marketing, not because anyone really wants an mp3 player without a display.
Comfortable stylish design. Very good response. Long battery life. Smooth scrolling wheel. My favourite is the scrolling speed depends on how fast the wheel is scrolled. Battery & Wireless connection statuses. Variety of colours to choose.One comment as others said, the software does not allow you to set buttons on the mouse to work different features in each individual applications. Hopefully newer software will addressed the problem.
The FA-CH has been replaced by a newer model charger, the FA-CR. Will function with both FABP battery packs installed or removed from the FRS units.One note: the FA-CH comes with a car cord but the FA-CR doesn't.
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.
Griffin Technology 4031-RDGC Road Trip FM Transmitter & Auto Charger and Cradle for iPod (Charcoal)Easily configured, works better than expected. The installation and operating instructions are easy to use. You can have it working in less than 20 minutes out of the box. All adapters were included. I recommend this item!!!
Wonderful camera, easy to learn, long lasting battery and amazing color and quality! So small and so convenient to carry around. I would reccomend this camera to anyone.
My father and mother are extremely pleased with their "ears".They do not work out of line of sight though so he can't go into another room and hear on them. Otherwise happy with them.
If you're getting loud clicking noises that seem to be coming from the left front by the paper tray, here's how to fix the problem:- Take the paper tray out. Make sure the paper height is set to 11 inches -- it's probably set a little smaller, and the design lets the paper interfere with the gear that lifts the paper up for the feed roller to grab when it's not set right.- Then lock the paper size - the lock is at the back of the tray. Brother ships it unlocked for some reason.
Works well. As good or better than the original. Five stars if it had a five foot cord instead of the three footer.
I've been using my (first) Tablet PC by Compaq for a little over two weeks now, and the results are showing. Some of the comments that other reviewers have are totally right on: indeed, the tablet heats up a bit (now, I wouldn't have it sit on my lap, regardless). Also, there's a certain degree of instability inherent to the system when you take if off its docking station without powering off; and, finally, true that the only way to install software on it is downloading it or... the way it was meant to be done, through a CD-RW/DVD-rom drive as part of its docking station.Truth be told, the Tablet PC cannot be without its companion docking station for &quot;desktop work&quot; purposes. Also, highly recommended is a companion second screeen (flat or traditional, doesn't matter). It is neither your typical power workstation, in spite of a not-too-slow CPU courtesy of Linus Torvald's Transmeta, however it will handle several relatively common applicaions simultaneously open (Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel... you get the picture). Now, the true beauty of this piece of gear lies in its light weight, readability (and &quot;writeability&quot; in digital ink) and the fact that it comes wireless ready, so it makes it an ideal companion to take advantage of the increasing number of hot spots across the nation. Sit at a Borders library sipping a cup of coffee, while taking digital notes in your own handwriting and be able to search your notes later (as you would normally, using Windows' search capabilities); read an article on the 8.5&quot;x11&quot; screen, which makes it a not-so-distant relative of the magazine already (except for the bulk, of course)... in general, it's a very nice piece of hardware.To me it's been a jump and it still takes a bit of getting used to, yet, I can appreciate the step in technology evolution that the Tablet PC represents. I have yet to try other ones, but I'll give four stars to this one. The pros overweigh the cons in my book, but it still needs some more work.
Excellent Sound! Shippend quickly and at a great price. The Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker for iPod was just whaat I was looking for.
Fits my canon a570is great. Compact yet fits an extra sd card and 2 spare aa's.
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 webcam! Used it so my children could see their father while he was serving overseas. It helped to brighten their spirits and the picture was a very good quality.
I bought this switch to replace a Netgear FS105 switch that failed after over 7 years 24/7 use. The smaller size and gigabit speed is welcome and I have not noticed any heating problem. Room temperature at 79 deg the switch is at 85 deg.
Monoprice has much better HDMI cables, for a lower price. This one was cheap in price, and very cheap in quality.
Sure, you can spend $100 on HDMI. But, then you're probably using rolled $20s to light your cigars.Seriously, try the more expensive one and see if you notice a difference. Better yet consult recent articles in PC World.
Not only it is very difficuly to setup the support service representatives have no incentives to help you. Be aware!
This was a gift for my daughter and she absolutely loves it!!! Very high quality. Best price on the web.
This is a great item for personal grooming. The price was about half from some of the other online sites. Very pleased.
it's amazing how fast new products are brought to market, especially in digital photography. the s230 was the first 3MP in canon stable of ultra-compact cameras. since then, they have brought out a 4MP s400, a slightly smaller sd100, and an even smaller sd10 (no zoom though). the s230 continues to be a strong performer and pricing has dropped to match the competition. this camera remains a strong value.pros:- very good photo quality.- uses the same DIGIC image processor found in more expensive canon cameras.- good metering and good tonal balance - maintains shadow detail.- good natural light white balance, strong and balanced colours.- all metal body, solid construction.- low noise at ISO 50 (keep in mind that ISO 50 for this camera is actually ISO 100 for everyone else; likewise, ISO 100 is in reality closer to ISO 200, etc).- the LCD monitor (1.5&quot;) is bright and has an anti-reflective coating - gives good live preview and review even in well lit situations.- shooting priority play mode (a half-press of the shutter release always returns to shooting).- fast shot-to-shot times.- fairly good startup time, especially for an extending lens camera.- minimal shutter lag.- AF assist lamp works well.- USB connectivity.- good battery life, although i would recommend carrying a spare since canon's batteries are proprietary.- as with most canon cameras, documentation and included software are very good.- ultracompact: 3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in, weighing only 6.4oz.cons:- limited 2x optical zoom.- redeye performance could be improved.- average macro performance.- average flash performance.- you'll need to remove from tripod to open the battery compartment.- AF Assist lamp doesn't have enough power at telephoto zoom.- very few manual controls - this is okay if all you want is a point and shoot.- RAW and TIFF formats not supported.- the supplied 16MB CF card is inadequate - be prepared to shell out a few more bucks for at least a 256MB card.- proprietary battery - again, a few more bucks for a spare.as already mentioned, the s230 continues to be a good value but there are newer entries in the ultra-compact segment of the market. if you want 4MP resolution and 3x optical zoom, consider the canon s400 - the eighty dollar premium is well worth it, in my opinion. more comparable cameras at about the same price point would be the canon s100, pentax optio s, and the casio ex-z3.i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
I highly recommend this mini tripod. It is my first one so I can't compare it to others. But I can say the quality, ease of use, durability, and sturdiness of this tripod is pretty impressive. I'm taking this on a trip to the windy city. I was actually worried about high winds blowing away a mini tripod, but with this baby I'm sure it'll be able to hold up. The size is great also. It's pretty small so it should comfortably fit in my backpack. I definitely recommend this tripod. It was a great buy at a great price.
when you could just buyPhillips 16x Duplicator Grade Inkjet Printable DVD-R - 100 Packinstead, and turn your burning program's write speed down to 8X when you're burning important data. (You should be able to set default speed to 8X so it always does that).That is the only reason why there appears to be so few errors on these DVDs. Their disks aren't better made than any variety of less expensive 16X DVD of equal quality, they just artificially force you to use 8X speed when really their disk could handle 16X. Their reasoning, as well as the reasoning of most other 8X DVD brands today, is so that instead of a 0.1% failure chance, there is only a 0.0001% failure chance. It's a wise marketing choice ONLY because there are obviously so many people who either do not know how to turn down their writing speed, or do not know that if you use your computer while burning (rather, if you make your CPU process any other intensive tasks while burning) you will likely screw up any CD or DVD burning. If you have to use your computer while burning, at least set your burning speed to the lowest possible setting.So, the point of my review was to hopefully curb some of that ignorance which they are capitalizing on, and also to make sure you know you're paying a few extra $ for them to reduce your choices of write speed and nothing else. For me, there are many times where I am willing to take the 0.1% chance for DOUBLE the write speed. I do usually burn only at 12X, or 8X if the data is really important, but it's very nice to be able to make my own choice.
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 Nikon 18-35 is a consumer-grade ultra-wide zoom (the Nikon 17-35 and 16-35 are the comparable pro-level lenses). The 18-35 is much cheaper and lighter than the pro lenses, and the build quality is a little less robust. Having said that, the 18-35 is an outstanding lens for the price, and is very easy to lug around all day on trips. It is well-made and can easily handle the abuse of travel and daily use in basically any environment. The lens feels perfectly balanced on a D700, and I tend to carry that combination all day when on trips.Performance is surprisingly good, with great saturation and color. I usually shoot mine wide open at 18mm (f3.5) for a little background separation, and while the corners are definitely not sharp, they're not distracting. The corners get better a few stops up, but they're never really pin-sharp at 18mm. At settings above 18mm, the softness goes away and the images at 24 to 35mm look excellent. This lens works perfectly for most street photography, family snapshots, action photos, nature shots, and travel photography, but does not fare as well for architectural or true landscape shots due to the softness in the corners, though it's still usable if you're very careful about what you put in the corners. Autofocus (with the D700) is fast and accurate enough for action photos of my golden retriever at close range.I've been using this lens with a D700 for over a year now, and if I could improve one thing about it I would skip the corner sharpness and go for slightly faster glass. This lens really only makes sense for FX bodies, and if it were just a little faster it would really be perfect. As it is though it's tied with the Nikon 50mm f1.8 for my favorite lens. It's tough, light, and takes beautiful images for less than half the price of the pro lenses.
This simple leather case keeps my Palm V safe and protected. A necessary addition to my collection of Palm paraphernalia. I just wish it had come standard with the product.
I bought this to use with my Kodak Z1485 and it lasted like 5-7 more hours.but when i used the Double -A- it only lasted 40 mins.
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.
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.
This one remote contgrol replaced the remote controls for the cable box, HDTV, AV Receiver, Blu-Ray Player and VCR as well as controlling the DVR. One remote replaced five. A really slick product.
It works just as it should. Be sure to go online and look up the instructions to install with pictures and it will be a breeze. Why 4 stars? Because it does not come with a clear set of instructions.
For some reason the typical ear buds just don't fit my ears - I don't know how anybody can walk or move without standard ear buds falling out. These, however, just fit and sound ok. They are comfortable and easy to use. Bass response is a bit weak, but I can live with that for the price I paid.
I've had my Maverick Laser Thermometer for at least a couple of years and only recently had to replace the two AA batteries that came with it. Use it all the time in the kitchen...check pan surfaces, double check oven temp vs the regular oven thermometer, found it quite useful for checking the temp of oil for frying (shallow as well as deep) and, unexpectedly, found it to be good for getting the temp of my ice cream concoction just right for putting it into the machine. Double checking the fridge and freezer temps. It is very fast and very accurate. I am here today to purchase one as a gift for my niece. The price at Amazon is a very good one, too.
I ordered this item. "Be very careful this is only a 1GB x 1 chip. If you send an email through Amazon they won't reply. If you call them they put you on hold for over 15 minutes. If you go to online chat service they (Tiffanie) will keep on arguing. They refused to send me the replacement module. They even refuse to issue me an RMA to return the incomplete order. They said "Claim through Amazon" and I will."
As you all know a floppy is a thing of the past but allot of people still have them. This is the great thing about this. You don't have to; take room on the hard drive and just use it when you need it. I got it in the time frame they said I would and it works great. I would recommend it to anyone.
People seem to be comparing this unfavorably with her first novel, but the flaws they pick out are aspects of her style that are in the first. ... This is not the first book. It's not set in the same social world, region or age group, but it is a beautifully written novel. The first one was slow (stately?) as this one is, but I found it to be compelling and suspenseful.
Paid $99.99 two months ago for this digital recorder. I'm a frequent user. It's my backup for my work. Today it froze and it's stuck in the "Please Wait" mode. It won't turn off. It won't turn on. It won't charge. It won't do anything at all. It's frozen. I have about 3G worth of recordings on there that I can no longer access. It's not worth a nickel if it won't work. It's now a plastic piece of garbage and I wouldn't recommend this brand or this product to anyone.
Originally bought my HDMI cables at Best Buy for 30 bucks each. Went to Cnet who recommended these cables. No difference in performance at all. Highly recommended.
Cables seemed to fit snug and 'click' into the outlet great. They are exactly 1-foot long from tip to tip.
This is a useful introduction to the microscopic world around us, and has sparked an interest in it for my six year old grandson. I am very satisfied with it.
I have rather sweaty fingers (I tell ya, this is really annoying), so it is essential for me NOT to rely on touch pad too much. This tiny mouse has been a life saver for me. It is rather affordable, and works pretty well with many (but not all; occasionally it doen't work on very, very smooth surfaces) surfaces. There are more expensive chordless models, but in many occasions, I'll be working on my notebook computer with limited amount of space, so having the &quot;retractable&quot; chord doesn't bother me at all.&quot;Retractable&quot; is indeed the key here. It's so compact that you don't feel that you are carrying around yet another tiny electronic gadget along with your cell phone, mp3 player, shaver, etc., etc. Anyways, highly recommended.
Given refund as battery received was different than battery purchased. Also refunded for cost of returning item. Have noticed that picture on website has been updated to accurately desribe battery.
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 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.
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.
I purchased this case based primarily on the previous reviews at the amazon website. Of the available cases in this price range it was one of the few with five stars. I've been using the case for a couple of months now and it so far has lived up to its advertising. It rolls easily and there's plenty of space for my laptop, notebook and all of the other papers I carry around. It also seems to be built better than the fabric type cases available. Will need to see how it holds up after more use in the future to verify this. So far all of the mechanicals, the wheels, handle, latches etc. have worked without any problems. Only a slight issue, I should have checked the dimensions a little more carefully as it is much bigger than it appears in the small picture attached with the amazon add. This however has not really been a problem, it is not much heavier than my old briefcase, and it fits quite well in the back of my Prius
I had Windows Me and this scanner worked great until I had to upgrade to xp. Now it doesn't work. There aren't any upgrades or fixes available from the company. It's impossible to figure out how to make this compatible with xp. Forget about it unless you are using an old operating system!
I have messed around with grey cards and expo discs for years. I shoot raw and fix it in post. But sometimes, it's darn near impossible to get the colors looking right. I wish I would have bought this sooner. Get at least the 20 inch one so you can easily fill the screen. Expo disc works great for ambient light. But if you're using strobes and ambient, the Ezybalance is the bomb.
I've had nothing but trouble with this stupid thing, and in Brazil they don't cost only 12 bucks either. I thought by buying Microsoft I would have a guaranteed good quality. It freezes up, moves jerkily - in short an absollute disaster. Never again a Microsoft mouse
I got this because they supported OS-X early on. Of course the software was crap, didn't and still doesn't properly support hot-plugging the printer (a reboot is almost always required to print after plugging the laptop in). We didn't use the printer often, and after awhile it decided that the cartridges were too old, and needed replacing, even though they were still 80% full! Replacing the cartridges it printed about 10 more pages and now it appears to have broken a gear and is useless for printing or receiving faxes.I'll never buy another HP product.
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!
Used the Transcend card adapter with a 16 GB card in my Fostex FR2 digital recorder. It work like a charm giving me 8 hours of recording time. Only downside was that I could not dump using the USB cable hooked to the Fostex. Had to take the card out manually and insert into my laptop computer slot. Offload was a bit slower than expected but the extended recording time was worth it.
The stand is really great for the price. Given the type of stand it is, there's almost no complaint to be made about its quality.However it does not work well with the Xoom, due to the Xoom's placement of connection jacks. There is not enough clearance between the Xoom and the table when in this stand for the power cable or USB cables to be connected. Your only option is to place the Xoom on its side or upside down (and Honeycome will nicely change the display orientation) - but then the cables are sticking out funny from the top or side rather than discretely at the bottom of the unit. :(
This item was bs. Did not work at all. Both of them. Was misleading claiming it fits all 10 sizes of cards. When I complained, he vendor seemed not to care until I said none of them worked. He did refund my cash.
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 tested this over 10 hours with various distances and configurations with the Linksys signal monitor on. You can watch the signal/noise numbers jump up and down. With this product, in some cases, you will get some gain and in some cases, you'll get zero gain. It depends on where the wireless access point is located and what it in the way. For what you are paying $50+, just go ahead and get an WRT54GX SRX router through TigerDirect.com, get a linksys repeater (range expander), or an access point in repeater mode.
Great box for movies. I also have a High Def cable box connected to HDMI. HD channels look great, regular channels are mediocre. WS57 designed for letterbox movies. For example, this TV shines with widescreen movies. Recently bought Apollo 13 IMAX edition and it looked like film on the screen. I've had no problems with the unit in over a year. Downside for all projection TVs are viewing angle and size of unit (needs an entire corner of a room).
I first tired it using my friend's item and I loved it. Now I finally got my own unit and I could not put it down. The design of this radio is great. It fits to your arm better than the Sony radio with the arm band, because it has a better designed curve to go around your arm. It is very, very light and thin, so you don't really feel it on your arm while running. There are 20 pre-set stations (10 FM, 10AM) compare to the 10 in Sony's radio. You definitely have more choices.The reception of the radio is the best, very powerful. There is also XBS for extra bass and boosts the low frequecy range. The headphones are very light weight as well and comes with the adjustable headphone cord. Also, it only needs 1 AAA battery for 25 hrs play. The pakage comes with 4 batteries! It is water resistant, digital easy tuning. I just can go on and on about this little thing. Overall, it is the best portable radio I ever own that looks so cool and works so well! Love it and it is worth it!
This was a great purchase very easy to install and at a fraction of the price I highly recommend great experience
I just used this on a week and a half trip to Costa Rica and it performed flawlessly! I was there during the rainy season, so the all-weather cover got some use. While the cover does leave the part of the bag against your back exposed, that didn't seem to matter much. The bag is very comfortable to wear and the way that it swings around is just a great design. Being able to quickly swing it around in front of me to grab my camera or just be able to sit down on a tour bus was wonderful. The bag holds an impressive amount of stuff. I had my Digital Rebel with battery grip and 28-300mm lens, 3 more "normal" size lenses, flash, memory card wallet, all necessary cables, extra batteries, cleaning supplies, compact umbrella, small bottle of water, bug spray, etc. etc. etc. Plus I was able to hang my tripod on the outside through one of the loops (though it's a little tight, so it'll depend on the design of your tripod). So, if you need a good all-purpose bag for travel, you can't go wrong with this one.
The variation in prices of HDMI cables seems extreme to me. This one was the least expensive I found (between one and two dollars as I recall). I had purchased one that costs considerably more and found that this one works just as well.
When I first started hearing about HD TVs and how HDMI was the best interface for HD, cables were being sold for more than $80. I thought this was ridiculous. How can a cable be worth that much?So I recently bought a PS3, which is the first HD equipment I have connected to my 4 year old LCD. The cable works perfectly and I did not have any issues with interference, distortion, pixelization, etc. Besides, it either works or it doesn't, and this one works! I can't believe I paid just $3 for this!
This cable modem is exactly what I needed to reduce the costs that my internet provider charges on a monthly basis.
They don't collapse, so they aren't the most easily portable as you sure aren't putting them in your pocket. You also aren't listening to music in bed with them, as mentioned in other reviews, the back is not adjustable and will push the vertical facing speakers out of your ears.I tend to collect lower end headphones, and why not. So, I do have a unique perspective on them (or so I say, mostly to flatter myself).These, compared to other vertical designs, are good. The sound is better than most. Not quite as good as the Sony h.EAR line, but those would never stay in my ears and when dangling they are literally tangle hooks. These p9's are simple, one piece, and very smartly the cord only comes up to one ear.The volume adjustment makes them nice for Tv and computer use. Also, if you ever listen while using a splitter, make sure the other person is wearing the cans (or whatever more power consumptiony headphones) so you can cut your volume. My wife wears cans when watching TV, so when I just MUST watch some witty Sonic commercial, I just plug myself in.They aren't perfect. I'd like to also try the Sennheiser vertical over the head cheapos as well as the Sony folding ones. They did come in very handy when my scroll wheel on my Rio Carbon was broken (only volume control on the thing).For reference, my everyday buds are Sony ED21LPs, which I highly reccomend for all purpose use as they wont fall out, and can be stored in a very small area. Heck, I even use the stupid pouch that comes with them.But, yeah, knowing the weaknesses of the p9, if you think you'd like it, then you'll love it.
I really like the way this mouse functions, but..After a couple of months, the left button no longer worked consistantly. Logitech replaced it. The second one lasted for an even shorter time. Again, it was the left button, only this time it quit working all together. I'm not sure if I will bother trying to get it replaced. My old Logitech MX400 is still working well.
For some reasons, I cannot get this stupid scanner to work consistently on either of my Compaq Presario (Windows 98SE) or Sony VAIO (Windows ME) laptops. Sometimes unplugging the power and USB cables and restarting the computer helps, but lately, it is getting more and more difficult to work.I guess my computers just have a hard time connecting to this UMAX scanner.Is this just a UMAX problem or what?Can't they make smarter scanners?What good is a &quot;GOOD QUALITY&quot; scanner if you can't get it to work?
I bought this modem because my provider recommended it. I bought it because I finally realized I was going to continue to have cable and why pay my provider [X] per month to rent the modem. It has been a couple of months and I have not had any problems - I have several computers running through it - and send and receive large files regularly. Setup was a breeze - easy with no problems at all. Highly recommend!
I bought this scanner several years ago and have felt like I wasted my money. It did okay under Windows 98SE, but I had problems getting it to work under Windows 2000 Pro. I had to download the W2K software/drivers (none provided with the original CD), which took forever, of course.To make matters worse, I upgraded my computer last month from a PII 400 to an AMD XP 1800 with an ASUS A7S333 motherboard, 80 GB Maxtor hard drive, and 512 MB Kingston DDR RAM. I kept the same video card, DVD & CDRW drives, etc. I reloaded Windows 2000, loaded the software/drivers, and nothing happened.After trying for a week, I gave up. I tried to find updated drivers on the Umax site, but no, they wanted me to fork over [money]to ship a CD to me. Harrumph.So, it now sits on the floor and acts as a cat perch. That's about all it's worth.
Generalizations are suspect. But I'm just fine with this one: when buying rechargeable gadget batteries, I will get a better long-term result from the original manufacturer's product - or a major well-known battery brand - than from a "no name" battery. "No name" batteries generally cost less than the alternatives. But in this case you get what you pay for in the long run.My generalizing comes from experience. A few years ago I bought two "no name" rechargeable batteries to supplement the OEM battery for a Nikon digital camera (Coolpix 7900). The "no names" performed OK at first. But over a couple of years they aged much faster than the OEM battery. Finally one of them couldn't hold a charge at all and the other one held its charge about half as long as the OEM battery.(Rechargeable batteries lose their ability to hold a charge after a certain amount of use - i.e., a number of "charge-and-discharge" cycles. The Nikon OEM battery didn't "age" as fast as the no-names did over two years of heavy use, although it too finally lost a lot of its ability to hold a charge.)That's why I ordered two of these Panasonic brand batteries to use in myPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)- in addition to the OEM battery that came with it. I'm happy so far with the performance of all the batteries. Because they are all Panasonics I don't really know by now which is the original and which are the supplementals.Maybe buying *two* extra batteries for my Lumix was a little more than needed, but once burned, twice shy. I don't want to be out all day shooting a lot of pictures, and get stuck with a dead battery and no replacement. That happened to me on a foreign vacation - and I vowed, never again.
Although I sound like a broken record, every item that I have purchased with the NIKON name on it has been first class.I also have the SB-900, but can tell you that this one does 80% of what the more expensive one does. Here's a few of my random thoughts:Bounce Flash: Of course you can move the head vertically, but you can also rotate it 270 degrees to get some interesting sidelit effects. (See my example "Cat" image)The iTTL makes bounce flash simple and accurate. When you manually zoom the lens, the SB 600 zooms the flash head to automatically match your focal length.Strength: It will easily light an average room.You can manually dial the flash power down to 1/64 full output, and everything in between. This is perfect for fill flash. It comes with a built in diffusor for ultra wide angle settings.By the way, Nikon includes a little stand with tripod socket in case you want to use it off camera. The really nice part is that the SB 600 can be triggered remotely by the DSLR. This gives you a "studio in a bag" using one flash and a Nikon DSLR.
BEWARE! this remote will keep you poor and frustrated. It will light up even if there is a moderate volume noise in the room - or when the kids walk by, or the cat, or a bird sings, or whatever. So what? Well, it will then require feeding it batteries every 7-10 days. The manufacturer refuses to do anythign about it, despite repeated calls. Of course, before the batteries actually die, the thing stops working properly. It looks sexy, and works poorly - and now sits on the shelf and I had to buy another non-light up unit for $38 to relieve the frustration. Don't do it, unless you want to be driven crazy.
i feel the strobe work's well and is an excellent upgrade to one's weather radio.Midland 18-STR Strobe Light for Weather and All Hazards Alert Radios
The bag is everything i needed for my oversized 17 inch laptop. I am very pleased.
this player works great, never any problems and it works with vista. only thing is the ear phones are not comfortable at all, i had to spend another $20 on some phillips ones that are great.
I am very happy with our decision to purchse this TV for our kitchen. I read the reviews regarding poor sound quality and almost didn't purchase this TV, but I'm glad we did. The sound is fine and the picture is great.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
This product was shipped in a very timely manner and arrived in great condition. The lamp itself is very bright and holds its position well at pretty much any adjusted angle. If you need a lamp for a live sound board with a BNC connector this is a must have...awesome product!
I have bought and used several types of mounts. This is by far my favorite! It is sturdy and stays put. And more importantly, it keeps the DVD player steady while driving and keeps it just out of reach of those little hands (when they are buckled in, at least. We transferred ours back and forth from each car so many times that it eventually wore out a bit and the velcro came loose. But I immediately bought another one. Love it!
I am selling my D50 600 flash and long range Nikon lens. The battery that came with my D50 was defective causing all kinds of weird behavior. By the time Nikon had a recall I had already bought after market. The 600 flash over came its inability to take indoor photos. Still my D50 would regularly lock up and not allow me to get a shot especially in lighting conditions and indoors. By the way the flash would not work initially due to poor battery electrical contact (please look at your plating process)My brother also bought a D50 similar problems. Only difference he bought an Olympus to fix the problem and I bought a Fuji F31fd.I trusted Nikon because I always had great luck with your cameras in the past. Bought the flash and extra lens to try to address the problem and looked like an idiot in front of my new wife by sending good money after bad; so no more Nikon for me probably going to buy a Fuji S100fs unless some one can recommend one of their other competitors camera. My brother favors Olympus. Sorry to say that the D50 is the worst camera I have ever had even though it shot a few beautiful outdoor shots.
I bought this more than a year ago and I'm still using it. Great sound and being able to answer phone calls and listen to callers via car speakers is awesome!
I almost bought some for 10x as much. These just work, no audio probs, no glitches, just clean picture and clear sound.
This is the first time I've used a screen protector for a device.Bought for a Christmas present to give with the Kindle fire. The price was great, &lt;3. Shipping was on time. This one was sized correctly for the Kindle fire screen and I did not have to trim it like other reviewers did.Application:I had to pull it back off some after I applied it because I had three pieces of lint under it and it left bubbles. It was hard (near impossible) to pull back off, but it was my fault for not getting all the lint off in the first place.Make sure you clean the screen extra, extra well before using with a lint free cloth (one was included with mine)! I got those three pieces of lint off by pulling up one corner and peeling back just far enough to reach the lint. Then I used the little card that came with it to scrape the lint towards the edge. I've since read that you can use a piece of tape and try to get the lint to stick to it rather then the screen or protector. I haven't tried that, but if I did it again I might. It was tedious, but the result is no bubbles and it looks great.Now that it is on and we've used it for a few weeks it is great. No glare . I haven't noticed that it compromised the screen quality at all and really forget that it's there. Very satisfied.
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
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.
I purchased this USB drive and after 2 years it's gone bad, says my files are corrupt, and I can't add or remove files. Not to mention I also lost the cap to it. I didn't even think they would still be making them, but stumbled across it and thought I should share my experiences. Trying to find a replacement at the moment.
I bought this at the same time I purchased a Cables to Go 7 port USB 2.0 Hub. Unfortunately, the products aren't compatible. I wonder if others found the same problem b/c Amazon's site suggests that a lot of people purchased both at the same time. I did send an email to Cables to Go and they responded pretty quickly w/ the type of cable I'd need to buy. I don't think returning the one I bought would be worth the S&H though.
When I read the back cover describing a small southern town with racial undertones and an "unsolved" crime; it reminded me of To Kill A Mockingbird (one of my favorites.) However, Tartt is no Harper Lee. The endless inane descriptions made me wonder if she were being paid by the word. The lack of resolution was infuriating. It was as if she woke up one day tired of writing and just quit. Not only do I wish I could have my money back&lt; I wish I could get back the time I wasted on this book.
I looked at cables in my local W___ superstore and purchased these for 10% of the cost of the cables I could buy locally.Delivery was timely from the vendor; they are not distributed by Amazon.I would recommend.
The product has good range and the base unit repeats the IR signal strong enough where I didn't need to use the IR extenders. I positioned it on top of the Reciever and pointed it at the TV across the room. It is fairly tedious to setup initially, especially when programming macros and editing text. The only other issue is that the buttons of some pre-programmed devices do not work or are not included (i.e. Roku). That said, it is a lot easier than setting up IR repeaters throughout the house. I would recommend this product to others, especially for people with multi-story homes that have speakers located in rooms away from the receiver.
time and altimeter features are great. I do not use the stop watch part etc. Basics are great, can tell how much vertical climbing I've don and in how much time. Barometer is a nice feature gives you a idea as to weather changes, and compass is ok gps would be better., but for $130.00 I feel I got my monies worth
This unit had all the features that I wanted in a double-DIN headunit. The only thing I would improve is the trim piece that is included was not wide enough for fitment in my Acura, and I had to glue an extra piece of black plastic behind the included trim to fill the 1/8" space on each side. The other minor complaint that I deducted was its somewhat weak tuner section with was not as good as my provious unit, a Pioneer. I noticed some stations had static at some places in my neighborhood which previously were clear. Otherwise, I think this is a great double-DIN headunit for someone who does not want a touch-screen, and who want real buttons.
i really like this falsh, it is waterproof i should say. because i have poured some water on it in an accident. but it is still waorking in good condition. it is only a pity that i lost the front cap. it's my fault......~~~~(>_&lt;)~~~~
Easy to set up with little to do, but click yes/no.. Results bit odd at first--seemed regular screens were kind of pink tinted. But, looked thru my photo's/video's & i must say they did look very good--maybe better definition/sharper. I have set it to monitor lighting conditions which seems to maintain proper color day/night. Better pricing than other alternatives and so would recommend as less expensive way to get truer colors on the screen..
I got this D40x as a birthday gift. Ever since, I fell in love with it! The shots are just amazing, even if you took a photo of something useless, it still looks amazing! I didn't used to like taking photos of kids before because they move and jump around a lot. But with this, everything works great. I get very good 10MP clarity and very stable shots. I suggest this for beginners and pros..!
I just purchased this camera for my mom for Christmas, and I decided to try it out before I gave it to her. I LOVE this camera, it is definately the best buy for the money. The color is great, and it is light, easy to use, and the batteries last fairly long. My 7 year old son took some awesome pictures on the Auto setting. It is a great camera for non-professionals that want great famliy pictures and more. Sorry mom I might have to keep this one!
If I knew how to determine my CPU temp, then I would probably give this a higher rating, but I don't. It is large and heavy, but I had no problems getting it into my Antec 900. Runs relatively quiet and has a cool blue LED light. Required two people to install (screw mounts had to held by one person and the other person had to screw in the heatsink/fan due to the screw mounts loosening during tightening of the heatsink screws). Seems like a good product, but haven't really gamed hard on it at this point, and I don't know how to check the CPU temp, so for now it gets a 4/5.
I ordered a set of these to replace some of the cheaper connectors I tried when I first installed my home theater system. The cheap ones didn't maintain a very good connection, causing occaisonal static. These work like a charm, fitting tightly into the connection inputs. They're on the expensive side, but I think I'm going to replace my other connectors with more of these.
Hey, the instructions were so fail proof, I have to say this is the router for dummies. If you already had a router with too many cords going everywhere, the instructions help untangle and replace to this one. Awesome. Other than that, the speed is great. We have a few things draining it and so far so good.
I bought these with hopes of finding an inexpensive ink option. The black ones work fine but neither color cartridge worked at all. I did all the cleaning and aligning I could. They just didn't work. I had to get my money back from Amazon. I would rate the product a 0 if I could.
The cable works great. It didn't arrive when I'd thought it would (having coughed up for speedy shipping), and without my asking, Abacus comped me the shipping charges. Needless to say, I'll look to buy from them again!
The concept is great. BUT you have to buy the base keyboard which costs $40 plus. I see in most reviews this does not work as well as expected. Too many problems. Just returned for full refund.
I don't see how you are going to get a difference in the HDMI cables - whether they are $140 or $2. I bought this to use with my macbook and xbox 360. I noticed a decent picture upgrade from the standard composite xbox 360 cables to this HDMI cable. Definitely worth it!
This is an excellent product for the price. Because of the size of the unit, the speakers fall a little short, but it plays and stills sounds good.
The Omnimount Desktop LCD Mount DTM-1 can be best described as somewhat disappointing. Although the pictures and some other reviews would lead one to believe it is a great product, the reality is something different. First, the unit itself does not have the feel of quality. The plastic is cheap and the finish is not particularly good. Now, onto the performance. The feeling of the pivot points and joints is poor and not very stable. Once mounted the arm sways and bends, not providing a solid structure for the screen. With a 21" LCD screen the arm actually sways a full inch in either direction. It does do the job though and does allow for forward and rotational movements. Again, just not engineered for high quality.
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.
I was deciding between the Samsung lns4096 and the sony xbr2. After comparing televisions i was really impressed with the samsung. It is just as sexy and you get more bang for your buck.The only retailer that carried it was Magnolia at Best Buy and it was priced at $2500. When i saw it advertised on Amazon for $1900 with shipping and tax included i couldnt resist. This tv is awesome. Ive had it side by side with my brothers new xbr2 and the samsung has a better picture. I have an hd dvr from brighthouse and use hdmi and the picture quality is amazing. I have seen some poor reviews about the sound but am yet to notice anything subpar about it. Besides its functionality this tv also looks like a piece of art on my bedroom wall. This was also my first time with an online purchase and amazon exceeded my expectations. Shipping was very fast only a few days and i was told to expect 10 days. I would definetley recommend.
This is the third of these "Sakar" cameras gifted to my kids. They are all junk! Pictures are extra poor, usability is not good, and battery life is bad. It shouldn't be called a camera and can barely be classified as a "toy". This company should be ashamed of such poor product development.Do not waste your money.
I have several of these filters. They are good filters, but in time (several years), they can get tiny scratches if I'm not careful. The little ring that holds the glass to the metal ring has come loose on occasion, but I just tighten it and the problem goes away for several months. Keep in mind that I'm a professional photojournalist and I use my gear heavily (daily). I keep coming back to this filter because I keep buying new lenses. It works great in fog and dust. It works so well, that when I'm in a situation that I NEED to show the fog or dust, I must take the filter off because the filter cuts through so well. I would also recommend the Skylight filter too.
We've had this remote for almost 2 years now, and it has been great almost the entire time. It's easy to set up and customize to your system, and with minor exceptions, it does what's it's supposed to do (turn everything on and/or off at the same time) with no issues.In the past month or so, however, we've noticed some problems. The charger is very finicky, and you do have to make sure you've placed the remote on the charger correctly before walking away. 9 times out of 10 it's fine, but sometimes it's placed wrong. That can be said of any rechargeable device though. Occasionally, we clean the contacts on the remote and the charger with alcohol, and that has definitely helped prolong the life of the device.Another issue we're experiencing is that the Volume Up button does not quite work - it either fails to respond, or actually turns the volume down instead. It's very frustrating, but I think it's due to user error rather than the device itself. Since some of the buttons - and the space between them - are so tiny, I think that debris might be getting trapped in there, causing the buttons to malfunction. We've cleaned the remote with compressed air in the past, and I'm going to try that trick again to see if something is stuck under the volume button.This is an expensive remote, and it deserves to be taken care of if you expect it to function correctly. You can't beat on it and you need to keep it clean. But for all the convenience it adds to your daily life, I don't think that's too much to ask.
Pantone huey Pro provides me with the correct starting point for selecting which pictures to view / print as-is and which to modify.
It is easy to use. Believe it or not this is my back up camera to my Nikon N90s 35mm. It does everything the way its supposed to and does it without a problem. I bought it used this year in June. This is my first digital SLR. It isn't the best and I knew that when I bought it. I have no complaints. It is just a simple pro-sumer camera. I'd buy again.
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.
Awesome Flash. Happy I went with the bigger one. This is my first external flash and I am very impressed with the quality improvement of my indoor shots. Well worth the money.***Update...It is 6 months later. I improve my photography regularly. I have learned the importance of a flash both in and out of doors. This flash has proven invaluable.If you want to improve your pictures, buy this flash.
I am very pleased with the product. Even ordered on for a family member for them to use in case of emergencies. Thank you for making this product available and at such a reasonable price.
Impressed! I am not an audiophile, but I do know good sound (and bad sounds!). I have been searching for a decent set of portable speakers that I can carry with me on my travels. Music is important to me on vacation, and I want decent sounding music. I own a set of Bose Sound Docks ($299) and they are great sounding, but they are kind of heavy. So, I got these for $35 and they are decent sounding. Just testing them out before I leave on a 10 day Caribbean vacation, and so far, I am impressed. Of course, they have limited bass, and they are only so loud, but at the highest volume, they are not distorting (much). I didn't buy them to DJ a party or even use for a back yard get together, but they are good for a bedroom or background music for a living room. They fill my needs wonderfully, and don't cost a mint, so if something happens to them, it is not a great loss, I will just get some more.
TDK DVDs are great. It's the shipping that sucks. Every spindle of TDK, or any other kind of discs I've received from Amazon have been badly packed, and the spindls and cases have arrived broken, or even shattered. The Amazon shipping department hasn't a clue how to pack heavy, delicate plastic 100 Disc spindles. They use a minimal amount of packing material on only the TOP side of the item. The bottom side is against bare cardboard box, so they smash the first time they roll down one of those 20 foot roller ramps and suddenly stop up agaist something hard, and another, heavier box rams that one.Fortunately, I have empty spindles that I put the discs from the smashed Amazon-shipped spindles into. The Prices and service are great. The spindle cases don't survive the trip.
Came promptly and worked perfectly. I was hoping for a black cable, but it was a silver one, but that's fine really.
OK, I'm being a little cheap and taking the same way out to save my old computer for a little while longer. Everything is faster and better than I expected.
I had never purchased any DVD products or home theater components, so I was not sure would satisify my urge for a good home theater and be simple enough that I could easily connect it and use it. The Sony Dream System, while not the most powerful system available, is certainly capable of producing all of the quality sound (whether Dolby 5.1 or DTS) that I need. The picture is excellent as well. All in all, I had very high expectations for this machine when I bought it and it has exceeded my expectations and been a joy to use. It is true that the system will NOT let you use CD-R's or CD-RW's. So, if you need that feature you should look at another machine. However, that omission does not bother me and I have had nothing but positive experience with this machine.... Highly recommended!!
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 product works. It arrived earlier than the estimated date. since the price is low, I have nothing to complain.
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 2GB memory card is an excellent value for the price. It was very easy to install. Please remember that if you have 2 smaller memory cards you must insert this 2 GB card as the main memory and at least in mine I couldn't use the other 512MB card in the other slot. My computer is lightning fast now!
I bought this for around 5 dollars plus shipping. So for $9 dollars I received a cord that works perfectly for my needs.I use thisfor my PS3 running to a 20" LC TV and it works awesome.Stop buying expensive HDMI cords, this one is perfect.
them yet.got them for back up's incase i ever needed them.they look as advertised.shipped fast.got here fast....they were cheap enuff that if they dont work or fail.im not out much.
I bought this and it sent them to me immediately. Way better than having to drive up the road then scratch off a code and what not.
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 great stand for an iPad or tablet. It's very sturdy, and can be adjusted a number of different ways for various viewing angles, for both portrait and landscape viewing. The cushioned arms mean no scratching, and no sliding on the surface it's standing on. I can use it with the folio cover on as well, which is really nice. It folds up really small to fit in my purse so I can take it wherever my iPad or Nook goes. Great stand for a great price.
As with some of the other reviewers, I felt the documentation needed some improvement. I have encryption enabled on my network, so I had to use a hard wire to configure the device. Run the wizard to store the 128-bit encryption key (you need to make sure you select the HEX 26 digit mode in the drop down), select a name and print queue, and select either DHCP or a static IP address. I suggest a static IP address to make configuring a printer port easier (see below). It looks like the default for the device is 192.168.1.185, but I had to look in the router DHCP table to find that. Now the device is ready for connecting wirelessly.One area missing from the documemtation is that the Print Queue Name used by your printer setup and the Hawking device need to be the same. When adding a new printer in Windows, you first select that you are adding a Local Printer (do not automatically detect). Then Create a new port. In the Type of port drop down you should see PrintServer Network Port (the Hawking software adds this port). Select this port and click Next. You will get a Port Name dialog box. Click Create and type in the PrintServer name and IP address. This would be the name you called your PrintServer while running the wizard. I suggested during setup to use a static IP address so you can just enter that number here. Click OK and your PrintServer should show up in the list. Highlight it and the Port and IP Address fields will fill in. Select the first Print Port (LPT1) and then enter the SAME QUEUE NAME that you used during configuration of the PrintServer with the wizard. I used PS1, PS2, and PS3 and entered the PS1 name in the spot next to LPT1. Click OK and then select the printer you are connecting, and finish out the Add Printer dialog.One additional item you need to do is to go into Printers and Faxes, right click on the printer you just added and select Properties. Click on the Ports tab. Highlight the printer you just added and select Configure Port. In the Select Protocol dialog, I selected AUTO, and set the Queue Name to the same as done during the PrintServer wizard configuration and during the Add Printer/Add Port. In my case this was PS1. That was the last trick and all worked great after that. It takes me about 3 minutes to configure another wireless notebook to print through the Hawking device, and it works great. Hope these instructions help, and wish they had been in the manual to start.
I ordered this with high hopes since my children were forever forgetting to turn the flashlight to off and using up the batteries. Well, you have to turn the crank for a very long time and the result is a rather weak light. The siren is loud, but I'm not sure if it will ever come into use. The radio is also only so-so, static, medium volume. Using the solar energy means keeping the thing under full daylight for hours. Even with those complaints it would be okay for an emergency, as long as you don't get it wet. Mine got wet from some splashed water in the kitchen and it died soon after. I think I'm going to try the flashlight that you shake to work.
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.
I've been using a set of HDR140s for nearly three years, mostly during workouts and gaming. Great sound. Durable headset if you treat it well. The problem is with the placement of the volume wheel on the back of the right earpiece. If you want to lean back on a couch or pillow and have the volume stay where it is--forget it. It will either turn down, or it will try to blow your eardrums out. This is a major design flaw, so I cannot recommend this headset for anything but upright activities where you are not leaning your head back against anything.
I have purchased this battery for 3 of the UPS devices in my data room. They are reliable and last a long time. I will order this battery every time when it is needed.
This adapter is is the US version of the ATEN adapter, UC232A. Same adapter just a different label. I have used this adapter to connect to modems on Windows, 2000, XP, and Vista computers. It is the only VISTA compatible adapter that actually works on VISTA (that I have tested). Unfortunately the VISTA driver does not come on the CD. You will need to download the driver from IO Gear's website.The adapter also has OS X drivers but it DOES NOT function on OS X with modems. It will not work. Best to use the Keyspan running OS X.
Buy Canon SD100 Elph instead and save $50. This is basically the same camera as SD 100 and Canon simply threw in a couple more softwares (which you don't really need) and by changing the body color to white silver, they jacked up the price $50 more. O, yea, and then they named it SD110. How awful is that?! I will get SD100 and use $50 for another SD memory card.
If you have a 17" laptop this backpack is perfect. The Dell 9300 fits perfectly and the protection for the computer is great all sides. It can carry many pounds and not feel any strain on back or shoulders. Quality zippers and construction. Would highly recommend. I've had for over a year using it every day and it still holds up very well.
I just got this camera and it is GREAT! This is my 1st venture into the world of SLRs & this is awesome. I can't say enough about this camera. I went from a point & shoot Minolta to the Maxxum STsi & it is a world of difference. I can now take great close-up shots of my two children. And the colors are very vibrant & rich. I don't understand all the manual settings, but I think I'll be able to learn quickly with this camera. Even if I don't, the automatic setting takes beautiful pictures anyways. I love this camera!
Wow, what a great deal and product. Purchased 1 cable for myself and a co-worker got one too, received them very quickly and installed it almost immediately. I have noticed a little bit better picture coming from my cable box. Glad I purchased this cable, does excellenet for the cost. It's nice to know that you can still get a good product for a good price, saved a ton of money instead of buying it at Radio Shack or Best Buy, not that there is anything wrong with either of those two places.
I returned this right away. Couldnt get the individual lenses to focus. No battery included.
If these machines would work consistently as promised they would be great. It's very fragile and best used as a small desk top.Worse, if you have to deal with HP support, you will end up with a poor VOIP connection to India and may have support denied because HP tracks it's warranties based on when they sent the machine to the retailer, not when you bought it.Even then HP support is, in a word, terrible.
_all_ underwater shots are blue-ish, the deeper you go, the more pronounced the effect. Water absorbs shorter (ie reds) light rays faster. That's why tropical water is .... blue. This is not the fault of this camera.A good photo processing store can do some color correction. Good underwater photography is done with a flash; the close proximity of the light source allows red light to illuminate the object. I haven't had the opportunity to use this camera but blue underwater shots is not a fault of the product at all.
Effortless installation, worked right out of the package- absolutely no glitches whatsoever.Highly recommend this brand for all your memory needs.
Ive had this dvd player for over year now and i have had no problems with it. I have though had problems with the remote. Often i have to either take the batteries out and put them back in to get the remote to work again. Overall though it was worth the money, I would buy it again.
Received the cable fast! EXCELLENT QUALITY AND WORKED PERFECT!Saved lots of $$$$$$ and will buy again...thanks for another bargain!!!!
I have bought several different types of so called Univeral remotes--they never worked. This is the first one I found easy to program and works perfectly. Would recommend it highly!
Samsong got it right with this one. Excellent HD picture on this nice wide screen. Have had the TV for a month and no problems. Delivery service was very good. I would buy this unit again.
Don't waste your money on expensive HDMI cables, this one works as well as my friends $40.00 cable.
The sony dcr hc32 is one of the sleekest cameras for it's price. However, I find the little touchscreen to be a tad difficult to use without a stylus (wonder why Sony couldn't include one). If you have stubby fingers like me, it takes a while to get used to the tiny menu buttons. Inevitably, the screen gets covered with thumbprints. I started using the top-eraser of a small pencil.Sony is also notorious for not providing larger optical zoom, even on its high-end camcorders. In fact, this camcorder fares better than some of the more expensive Sony mini-dv's. Though 20x is probably okay for casual use, it would help to have some more. Lastly, be aware that the package with the extra battery and docking station is not worth much. I was irked to find that the battery can only be charged while its loaded onto the camcorder (which can then be set in the dock or take ac power directly). This stupid feature means you cannot charge a battery while simultaneously recording off a second one, basically defeating the purpose of an having extra battery.I would recommend considering the Canon zr600 which is cheaper, has more optical zoom and widescreen recording capabilities. It is almost as small, but I think it still lacks an external battery charger.
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.
We do not use all the time, however, when we use this item the pics our clearer and colors our brighter.
I received a GO 700 from my wife for Christmas and this mount has been fantastic! I have been able to move it from vehicle to vehicle without any problems. It has never fallen off of the windshield and seems to be infinitely adjustable. The built in microphone is so clear that the people that I speak with using hands rarely know they are on speaker. The one and only problem that I have had with it is the tilt adjustment (the one with 2 knobs) gave way once and the GO 700 flopped down a little. Tightening up the adjustment fixed this problem, but it really needs to be pretty tight to avoid the flop. I like it so much that I am purchasing one more of these mounting kits for my wife's vehicle.
I have the model SL-7, and I tried getting replacement parts but the only parts available are the battery and the bulbs.The screw-on lens covers on my unit have yellowed through age and the light therefore is not as bright as it could be - but no replacement covers. Althought the solar panel on my unit is cracked, it still charges the battery, but no replacement solar units are available.My unit no longer lights even with a replacement battery, but I am leery of buying bulbs because if the unit still does not light, I am out of options.The light worked well when it worked, but be aware that there are few replacement parts.
I've owned these headphones for 6 months or so, and finally decided to write a review after testing them substantially. I don't really have anything to compare these to, as these are my first pair of "big" headphones. All I have to say is that hearing music through these is unlike hearing music through a radio or regular earbuds, or even normal headphones. It's so crystal clear, it's really enlightening to listen to your favorite song and hear all kinds of details you never knew existed.Comfort: I can wear these for about 5 hours before I need to take them off for a break. I find that they're extremely comfortable when on, and the material cups around your ear just perfectly. The phones are even tilted a slight angle and adjust to various head sizes (1 being a small head, and 9 being a very large head) One thing that is really cool is the way these fold up to save space when you're not using them.Quality/Fashion: These are great looking headphones, but if you're looking for phones solely for fashions sake, there are headphones that look "cooler". These don't look bad by any means however, and the quality is great up close (leather and and make)Sound Quality: As noted by everyone else, amazing. One thing I also noticed is that it does a good job of muffling surrounding noise, and it's hard to hear anything around you when they're playing music.For best results: Try using these in the dark, with a high encoded song (320 kbps and up) and you'll be blown away. Hope my review helped. : )PS: The cord is rather long, and coils in a phone style. Originally I thought this was too long, but after having used it for a while I find that it's a perfect length, you can just tuck the rest in your pocket/bag/ or whatever. You won't even notice it, and the extra length really comes in handy if you need to get up and get something.
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.
This product will work for a quick fix or until you can find something better. The quality of the product is extremely poor. The cord will stretch out within a few uses. The retractable part keeps tangling and never retracts back to normal right away. I have been able to untangle the cord and try to get it to retract somewhat. I didn't expect this to be a great product because it only cost about 6bucks. But I want it to work properly with out having to spend time untangling it each time I use it!
Bought this nifty fifty after reading all the praises it got online and elsewhere, and I must after 2years with it,it doesn't disappoint. For the price you cannot go wrong, the images from this lens are beautiful and sharp and it focuses pretty fast also. A great addition to any photographers collection of lenses. The build is somewhat plasticky but its not awful. I Highly recommend this lens.
it's working properly and very good item. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This DVD player has 2 issues I have noticed. First, it makes a lot of noise when reading the DVD and second when it first starts playing sometimes there are lines moving across the screen. These things usually work themselves out within a few minutes. Other than that it works great. We will see how long it lasts.....
I bought a new camera along with this memory card and I'm very happy with it. on the highest quality and largest image I can still take almost 600 pictures!!! I love it!
Overall this is an OK unit, however if you plan on ever watching non Region 1 coded DVD's be warned that there isn't currently a way to unlock this player. Or least one I could find.
Although the sound is very good, the DVD player hardly recognizes any DVDs. I usually have to turn the unit on and off several times to get it to recognize a DVD. These are newly released DVDs and DVDs that are a couple years old. I'm going to end up buying a seperate DVD player because this one is so bad. It's not just mine. Read a few reviews of their RTD255 unit. I'm giving it 2 stars just because the sound is good.
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.
It is dissapoinying to read many reviews where they speak of whirring or drive dying. This will happen, but Lacie is great about sending a replacement power supply. Works great after receiving the replacement. Otherwise great HD.
This is my first voice recorder purchase and it worked very well. I bit sensitive because it picked up the noise every time I shifted in my chair but overall I thought it did a good job and was easy to use.
I absolutely love my Canon Pixma MP800. They were released in April 2006 and for me, had a lot of things in their favor BEFORE I bought one: they were rated as a #1 best buy in Consumer Reports (I'm a big fan), this is my fourth Canon multi-function machine with each one improving over the last and this one was promoted as having superb photo printing --- and it does! In our wholesale container nursery business we take a lot of plant photos (duh...) and although I've been pleased with the photos in the past, I am blown away by how great the photos are from this printer. My grandson played in the Little League State Championship tournament this past week and I took 150+ pictures of the team and made photo journals for the coaches. At least 80-90% of the parents asked me what type camera I used because the photos looked like professional quality. I think the camera is very good (Olympus Camedia C-4000) but it's already several years old and I told them the quality of these photos was in the printer. I bought the printer for $229 w/free shipping through Amazon in June (it was listed at $280 on Consumer Reports)and could not be any happier with my purchase. I'm already planning to buy the Pixma MP830 (includes the fax function) when our Canon that's connected to our fax line wears out. As with almost any new printer, the ink cartridges are still a bit pricey (approx $12 for black, $14 for other colors, shipping included) but I'm sure those prices will come down as the cartridges become more common. Hope this helps!
This is a very good product. Only a couple of minor glitches, the video out connector, which exits out the side of the device, is very awkward and tends to come loose, this doesn't affect the USB/digital interface. The tuner is not as sensitive as a typical HDTV, but still good enough to receive a reasonably strong signal. We used this as our primary TV for several months and now use it as our DVR receiver with a Mac Mini. The included software is great as is the Titan TV listing service.
I am using this item as intended....as a splitter, not as a combiner as some people are.My main complaint is that the splitter degrades the optical signal too much. The cable jacks are tight and work well, it's just that signal isn't strong enough unless you use a booster. I'm using good quality cables, with short 1m runs so splitting it should not require a booster.
This is a very good, firm stand for Ipad. I also used it on my Nexus 7. Light, not to bulky.
Item was new as indicated. It is working fine with my HP printer. Price was very reasonable and shipment arrived as promised.
I said I would never get another linksys product but I had a linksys router and if I was going to try a extender or booster I had better stick to the same brand. I followed all the advice in theamazons customer reviews,being next to the router, holding the button for 5-15-20 sec.,pluging in the cable and reseting,nothing worked so finally I took the thing upstairs and to the other end of the house and pluged it in pushed the button and it worked fine. If it had not I wasn't going to call linksys that's a wast of time.
This is a good harddrive, It doesn't make alot of noice and the OEM packaging was good. The HDD comes in a box with two HDD plastic holders. When you open the box it basically looks as if two pastic hands are holding the harddrive in order to reduce heavy handling during shipping. I live on a small island in the Caribbean so I've done some blind shipping in order to get my hands on this harddrive. Everything went well so I have no complaints up until now. I would trully recommend this harddrive at it's current pricepoint.
I'm a techno guy and have a lot of gadgets, but this is the best that I have had. It even has me thinking about switching over to apple/mac stuff. It works and does every thing I want it to do the way that I want it to. I like to use audible.com and they give you $100 credit toward an mini-ipod with a year membership. I love that I can fit all my audio books on this thing and not even think about space. I've had it for a week and it just works really well. And the controls are just fun to use. Fun and works great, get it and enjoy the cutting edge of portable players.
The pyle 10" sounds great, and has 500 watts, so it can rattel my whole car. its fast enough to keep up with rock and metal music, yet big enough to crank the bass for hip hop and rap. the only bad thing is the blue leds dont turn off, and apparently many blue wave 10" pyle amplified subs have the same problem, leds dont take alot of power, so it has not killed my battery yet, but it does attract attention at night. so if u live in a car theft naborhood, then cover the sub with a blanket! over all, good sub! great buy
this one is 50/50 you may get lucky i did not did not work. i would spend more as they say you pay for what you get. im starting to learn that. ok i came back and had to edit but this got me too 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.
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!
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.
I'm a big fan of these ZipLinq spooled cables for travel. Although I haven't had any trouble with my Ethernet or RJ-45 versions, I was a little hesitant to get a firewire version. I just didn't expect it to be able to handle DV capture. But it works just fine for pulling HDV off my video camera into Vegas. No dropped frames. Great for video editing on the go.
I plugged it in and it works great! What a good price. I received it in 3 days and i am satisfied with it.
This products installation CD, doesn't work.Even the info online I found about it, still is hard to make it do what it is intended to to.Wireless conected computers get confused between the expander & the base wifi unit.DO NOT BUY THIS Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G
The product I got was very nice and came with the added arm band and most impotantly, the screen protector, some screen protectors tend to be bubbly or distorted but this on almost even seemes to improve the screen, great product that also got here on time.Adam Guthrie
Just to qualify my statements, I did receive the keyboard today. With that being said, I must give high praise to palmOne for building a terrific piece of hardware for my Treo 600 smartphone. Its design is pure genius, easy and compact. Thank you palmOne for integrating the shell. It looks like a cool looking cigar case.One recent problem was when the keyboard wouldn't work after I interrupted a hot sync. I immediately went back and did a full proper hot sync which made the keyboard happy again. There was no need to soft reset my unit. Either way, I'm extremely pleased with my keyboard. It works flawlessly with my Treo 600.Two nagging things are the placement of the '?' and the right space bar. They're both something getting use to.************************************SupplementarySo a month afterwards, the keyboard intermittently stopped working and I thought it was because of the my Treo600. So I tried to soft reset the thing thinking that would do it and it did.After a night of eliminating all possibilities, it turns that it was also the keyboard itself. This keyboard slides along a metal conductor to maintain internal connectivity and full keyboard funtionality. Unfortunately, an overlooked engineering design has the internal parts lose connection when slightly misaligned. This usually happens if I slide the keyboard right to its end. So, I make sure not to slide it out fully by slightly pushing it back in by a millimetre and then all is well.Hopefully, this will help you all with performance and reliability issues.Since I realised this, I've had a fully reliable keyboard without compromising any performance. Ultimately, this is still a great keyboard and I thank Palm for it. If Palm resolves this design or maufacturing issue, they will have the best non-optical keyboard in the world.
I bought this with some reluctance - it was less money than the equivalent Sony player, and didn't specify whether it could play the DVD+R format - in fact it indicated it wouldn't. But as the Sony player was out of stock, and the day after Thanksgiving deal meant I got this player for only $79.99, I went for it anyway.I was pleasantly surprised to find that all the DVD XCopy backups of my movie collection, in DVD+R and DVD+RW format, played just fine.As for the quality, everything is superb. I haven't had a single problem with any format of any disk, so I'm not sure why the first reviewer had problems.The sound quality is great, and even though neither my $50 6-speaker home theater kit, nor this dvd player have any sort of Dolby or DTS decoding ability (just some sort of emulation mode), the sound output from the combination of both is nearly perfect, which the correct sounds going to the correct speakers. Planes sound like they are flying over and past me, etc. Occasionally I lose some of the center speaker and subwoofer sounds - but this is not surprising considering the cheapness of my sound system.The other features are superb, especially the incremental zoom function - together with the presets, this helps deal with the stupid 16x9 widescreen format that the movie industry has decided to inflict on us - which is the reason we get black bars even on wide screen HD TV's. Only the original widescreen format movies will fill the screen of a widescreen TV, so why we have to have this butchered format is beyond me.As for the Lord of the Rings comment, both the extended versions of the Fellowship and the Two Towers play without any glitches in my player - however these disks are incredibly delicate. I was forced to replace the Fellowship after a minor scratch destroyed 50% of disk two, so that no dvd player, Sony, Magnavox, even the PS2 would play it (which in turn was the reason I invested in DVD XCopy, so I no longer run the risk of damaging the original copy of any of my more prized movies).
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.
This coupler does what it says it does. I'm really glad I bought it.
Well this tiny lens is very powerfull and pictures it take are very sharp. Im very happy with this lens. You can blur the background very easy with it...and much more..
We ordered this tripod to use with our Nikon D-80. It performs very well. The aluminum frame has a solid feel (not terribly heavy). The various joints and locks are well constructed (no wiggling) and intuitive to use. The quick release camera base is a very nice feature. The tripod easily supports the weight of a D-80, attached 18-135 lens and speedlight flash. For the price we couldn't have been happier.
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.
I ordered the Philips HS500. I received the Philips SHS5200, which is a MUCH cheaper headphone. I notified Amazon that I received the wrong item. They sent me a replacement which was another set of the SHS5200. I called Amazon customer support and got a refund. Don't order this item unless you want to pay twice as much as for a set of Philips SHS5200.
I thought the reviews for this product were almost too good, so I was a little nervous that I would be disappointed. However, in just one week I don't undrestand how I lived without a SlingBox. Tremendous product that deserves its accolades. Now I just need to increase my upstream internet speed to use the highest quality setting.
This little stand it just good stuph! I bought 2 of these one for a little 8 inch Chinese import android tab that my mom uses and one for my Viewsonic G-Tab and I gotta say this things freaking stable as he.. My mom uses the stand to surf with her morning coffee and can type easily on the screen, I use it for surfing and believe it or not i do some school work on my g-tab, and this stand just slides right in the cargo pocket of my pants and i'm out the door, when i need to do some heavier typing on my tablet, i just reach in my pocket and... Viola! instant stand!I would like to point out a few things about it, the foam pads work great holding everything in place but they are foam. Adjust-ability is far more then i thought it would be the back rest for the tablet will just about cover any and all angles u may want/need. The plastic it's constructed of is very sturdy, it almost feels like a billy club or some blunt object to bludgeoned someone with it has that solid feeling to it, so all in all it's worth the 12-15 bucks i'd say, just be careful moving it don't slide it, pick it up so you don't risk tearing some of the foam footing.
I first purchased this computer in March 2003. Aside from a few trojans I downloaded and a dvd drive that no longer burns cds, it has functioned perfectly. At 2.4 Ghz, 32 bit, this Vaio exceeds the speed of my 3 Ghz, 64 bit, dual-core work computer and the 2.8 Ghz, 32 bit dual-core computer at school. This is comparing the same graphics and processing intensive program on all 3 computers.If Sony still had this computer in stock, I would purchase a second (non-vista) one in a heartbeat.
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!
Logitech Quickcam Fusion (961403-0403)This is my first webcam, and I was a little apprehensive about being able to get this set up. No problems, though, as the directions were easy to follow.The picture and audio are excellent, and I look forward to using this webcam often. The settings toolbar gives you instant access to any of the features that you need.This was a great purchase!
This device does not work with my 2004 Toyota Corolla. Apparently, there's something funky with the power receptacles in my Toyota, because this device works with my other car. I've tried both sockets in the Toyota, and neither work, which is bizarre, because my cell phone adapters work fine with the Toyota's receptacles. Anyway, I contacted Coby's customer support for a resolution to this problem, but it's been over a week, and they have yet to respond.
I purchased this unit to facilitate the exchange of jpeg's between my Sony Digital Camara and my desktop PC. While you can read and write data to the Memory Stick Reader with the PC, when you attempt to download files created on a Sony camara it will give an error of "The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable." The same files are accessible in my camara or Sony Notebook: they cannot be accessed with the SmartDisk Reader. My attempts with SmartDisk Technical Support were unsuccessful.Don't purchase this unit if you plan to use it with genuine Sony hardware.
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.
Great deal, if you are not in a rush to get this game. this is perfect with free shipping, 1600 points, and RockBand2 for 59.99. Perfect
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.
Glad I bought this cable along with the other ones. Good construction for long lasting wear and tear. Recommending this to others.
Like the other reviewers, I replaced an old SpeedStream DSL modem and an aging D-Link wireless router whose power supply (in the plug) had gone south. While I could have replaced just the power cord, I took this opportunity to replace the DSL modem for not too much more money.I've been consistently happy with D-Link routers, and this model is no exception. I found the UI to be similar to D-Link's previous routers and easy to configure. I did use their wizard to get things up in a moment, but went on to configure the known MAC address, security, and so on.The clincher: my network connections have been up for the last week! This is a huge win. The old SpeedStream dropped the connections several times a day.So, if you've got a separate DSL modem and wireless router and flaky network performance, run--don't walk--and get this device. And bring your old devices to Green Citizen.
As HDMI devices become more and more prevalent, these kind of cables are naturally going to drop in price. That said, I don't think I've ever spent so little to get so much. Composite cables used to run me $5-$10 bucks a shot (and at places like Radio Shack, even more), but to find a set of quality cables at such an exceptional price is a home run. Excellent cables for upgrading any existing component/composite setup.
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.
I only got it because my POS system uses it I do not use any other parts of it. Still trying to master Open Office which is free vs. MS Office which costs hundred and dollars. I am familiar with it more than Open office but finding out it does not do much more than what Free Open Office does.
The micro SD card is great!! Stores a lot of songs- I currently have 72, but the memory is only about halfway full.
I am very pleased with the HDMI 6ft cable. It arrived in a timely fashion and works like a charm. What a great deal! I will definitely purchase from this vendor again.
Well installation is certainly easy, just plug it in. Printer drivers are loaded, but never could get the cable to work? Never could print anything. Gave up in frustration.
This was a gift for my wife and she loved it. I have been watching for just the right device that she could use at home and on her desk at work with both her Ipod Shuffle and Ipod Touch.
While I was initially thrilled with the power of 144X zoom on my Canon Power Shot, I soon found that the pictures were blurred and had blue and yellow edges on all principal objects. I purchased the Canon 1.5 converter lens and am much happier with it.
I WAS LOOKING FOR A CD WITH GOOD QUALITY SOUND AND EASE OF OPERATION AND THIS PRODUCT DOES THAT
Great clear sound for my patio. As already stated, the bass is lacking. Great for the price. They blend in better than our old rock speakers, too.
It's says 8 port but u can use only 7 which is wrong information. rest is good work fine so now I have to another one..:):)
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.
Wanted to use my XM at home, and this fit the bill. Easy to set up and install, working in 5 minutes! Great bargain!
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'm sorry to have to return this filter - didn't even put it on the lens that I ordered with it.I noticed several marks all in a line near one outside edge - and couldn't clean them off. I assume it's a small scratch.So - I'm returning it (thanks to Amazon's easy process) and will re-order another brand of potentially higher quality.
Receiver This FLEX USB device does a good job of tucking USB flash drives and wireless receivers out of arms-way.In some cases where the LED is not visible, this device also allows me to turn USB (LED display) back towards my view. The devices turns through click-positions, and stays in the position you set it to. Of all the other choices that I observed, this was my choice, and was not dissapointed.
This little personal trimmer/razor packs power. It only takes seconds to get rid of unwanted hair/fuzz. I can't say enough about it. Just buy one and see for yourself.
I spent a few minutes finding the right setting (91.7 seems to work well in the Minneapolis area) and everything has worked fine since then.The sound quality is fine (not great - you are playing an MP3 file through a car stereo over a low-power FM transmitter - what do you expect?).I haven't used it enough to test the battery life (I only use it when going out of town) so I can't comment on that.Overall I am happy with it.
fast and play! Code by e-mail is super! but i want also xbox live code for EU and other countries. Hope ...
We bought Xbox live online game card more than a month ago, and it didn't work. We emailed several times, no reply. We called customer support (international call) and we were promised a replacement after staying on the line for ages. Replacement never came. We called again. We were refused a replacement saying that the code was consumed. We tried to explain that calling international costed us more than double of the price of the game code, the officer on the line was extremely rude.Xbox doesn't offer support in Egypt, doesn't accept credit cards made in the Middle East, I don't understand why on Earth do they sell their products in Egypt. Why can't they label their products "to be sold in the US only". This is unethical.When you try to make an account, you can't chose your country to be Egypt, it's not an option!!! talk about Pan regional businesses! You can't pay for your products using an Egyptian credit card!!Despite several emails and complaints, and 2 expensive international call, not to mention the cost of the card ($56) we can't make use of the card.Amazon should not sell MS Xbox online game cards except in the US or should at least warn customers that they will not work!Raghda Fawzy
I purchessed the JBL Sound Gear2020, and had found that I was really satisfied with this product. For the cost and and quality I found that is was worth the price. I was really suprised for the only review was kinda low as in prase. It wasn't too negative but wasn't very possitive either. For the low income indvidual like myself I found it to be quite addiquit to my need's. For those with a low amount to spend but want a little better than cheap, The JBL sound gear2020 is a good purches. I have been invovled with Stereo sales and home and auto sound systems for Five years. I think I know a little about quality, but you can see for yourself.
This is my second Crucial purchase. It worked exactly as it was supposed to and now I have my old laptop running again.
I've used a number of different branded switches. This d-Link product has performed flawlessly! I coupled this with a d-Link router and both prove to be great products! You can't go wrong with d-Link.
Like some others that have left reviews here, I tried to love this thing. I really did. It got great reviews in most places. Its small, has great sound, and has a nice crisp screen (and is really nifty looking). BUT. That's where it ends. Feature-wise, iRiver really didn't go all out.Strike one: if you're an avid ogg fan, you get the short end of the stick: the clix does not support ogg tags. This makes it difficult, if not impossible, to make playlists while the DAP is not hooked up to a computer. You can't just select 'Add to Quick List' (which is handy if you're away from a computer and want to make a temporary playlist, and if, of course, you're using anything that's readable through tags). The tags are what organize this DAP, not the filenames that you transfer over. That ogg tags are not supported makes using this DAP difficult if most of your library is made up of ogg.Strike two: the fact that they don't emphasize that you absolutely, positively NEED Windows Media Player 10 or higher to get onto this DAP borders on false advertising. I mean, this thing is USELESS if you don't have Windows. It might as well be used as a paperweight. This, coupled the clix's dependence on Windows'/WMP's use of Media Transfer Protocol, is like finding an anti-usability ceiling above one's head: you have to finangle it JUST RIGHT and depend on faulty software to make it work. There is NO OTHER OPTION.Strike three: that OTHER PEOPLE (*cough*iriverter*cough*) had to write software to convert videos to the proper format instead of the iRiver support/software team just shows me how they seem to be lacking customer support. I leave others to draw their own conclusions, but for this guy, it seems not a whole lot to ask for something so important to the success of the product.I guess I bought this little DAP before really hearing out the negatives that people had to say. It just seemed so... nifty. With this review, I'm trying to warn people looking for functionality about what this DAP truly lacks. If you have mostly id3 tagged mp3s this thing might be for you. I can't say anything about wma, because I've stayed as far away from them as I possibly can. Just be forewarned, the fact that it supports the ogg format doesn't mean that it supports everything that comes with oggs; the fact that it is backed by Microsoft doesn't mean that its user-friendly; and be wary of the customer support. *rant over*
After complaining about the high shipping charges to the vendor, did not hear one word from them.
I did not get this item at first, so I wrote an unfavorable review, but after the company Cmple learned of the problem, they said it was lost in the mail, and they graciously reshipped the item which arrived in good time. I would like to remove the unfavorable review and say appreciate their help.I'd now give them 5 stars.
Again, Amazon had the best price on this item and the seller shipped the item immediately and item was received in perfect condition. Not much to review about the product, it is a memory card for my digital camera but it does its job and can hold a ton of pictures, about 1,000 I believe.
This Kodak EasyShare G600 Printer does not work with the camera I purchased it for. I need to return it. Would you please give me the necessary information to do this. Thank you.
I have owned this camera since the beginning of the summer, and have had no trouble what so ever. It takes amazing photographs, and is worth the money, and the added size and weight. SLR cameras are much better than point and shoots, and with this camera you can feel like an expert.
Great product, great price. Bought 3 cables. One has gone bad and had to be replaced but teh other 2 work great. The shipping is more that the cable, so buy a few spares.
We received the frame as a Christmas gift and within a week it would freeze on certain pictures. We tried to delete the pictures in case there was a faulty file but the frame would freeze again when viewing the thumbnail files. There was no other way to erase the memory and start over and the computer connection wouldn't work either. The customer service on the web has been unresponsive and the customer service on the phone is condescending. Not only will we purchase a photo frame from Kodak next time, we will never purchase from Westinghouse period. While on the phone, rather than offering a replacement they suggested we just return it to where we purchased it. We will, and Kodak will receive our money instead when we purchase a working product from them.
I love the RCA751 outdoor antenna. It works great. But the transformer it comes with is a piece of junk; many reviews for this antenna will verify that the bundled transformer is poorly made.This transformer has gold plated leads on both sides and the plastic sheathing feels more secure than the old transformer that I removed. Signal quality of my picture is still crystal clear. This is an excellent upgrade to the stock transformer.A MUST BUY IF YOU WANT TO SETUP AN HDTV ANTENNA ON YOUR HOUSE... you use HDMI cables, RG6 cable, and you won't spend 3 bucks on a high quality transformer to make it all work???
The upconvert works perfectly for our 720i plasma (looks just like our HD programs) and you cannot beat the price.
Good looking and practical mount. I use it for my H1 microphone on my camera rig and it works great. Love having this guy at my disposal. Very handy and sturdy.
This is a great little player, but I bought it from amazon.com in January 2004 for $160 and now I can get it for $100, but hey, that's just how things work. Some people complain about the software and it's ease of use (or lack thereof) I actually taught myself in about 20 minutes and I didn't know ANYTHING about MP3 players (although I am experienced with computers). The sound out of the MP3 player, with the supplied headphones or any other decent pair, is AWESOME!!!! I haven't used the voice recorder, I have no use for it. The FM tuner is as good as it gets. By that I mean that all portable FM tuners aren't that great if you're moving around just a little, but if you're in the right spot and you have good reception there, it's good, and the recorder is a nice feature as well. The battery door is a little hard to open, but not to bad. All in all this is a good unit and I would recommend it.
AWESOME! works great, exactly what I needed for the price. So no need to buy those expensive cables, even the pros use them.[...]
works great. able to store photos on memory card and make prints without having to bring my camera along
I've used Canon cameras since the days of the original Canon AE-1, in the 1980s. More recently I've owned several Canon digital point and shoot cameras. This is the first Digital SLR that I've owned and it's just a wonderful camera.As soon as I switch the camera on it's ready to go. I'm using lenses from my Canon EOS camera of a few years ago and they work wonderfully with the Digital Rebel XTi. The only difference is that the effective focal length is slightly larger, so a 35mm lens on the Digital Rebel is the same as a 50mm lens on a film camera.There are a LOT of controls on this camera that make it easy to change film speed (up to ISO 1600), focus points, and other settings. I spent the first week playing with the camera so I can get used to making changes quickly. I also bought the bookCanon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Digital Field Guideand read through it to learn more about the camera. This was MUCH better than just the user manual which came with the camera.The camera is FAST at taking pictures, even when using the flash. The flash is high enough that I see a lot less red-eye. I've tried using lower resolution settings and find that even the Medium setting produces super sharp pictures with lots of detail.The Digital Rebel goes into a low power mode when left on, and is ready to shoot as soon as you press the shutter release. I've left it on for more than 2 days and still find LOTS of power left in the battery. So far I've been able to leave the camera on and shoot over 300 pictures without running the battery down completely.If you're going to use this camera to shoot in Raw mode, you'll need a BIG memory card. I bought aKingston 2GB CompactFlash Memory Cardwith the camera, fast and fairly large capacity. When I'm using Raw mode, the camera takes a Large format JPG picture together with the Raw one. With a 2GB card you'll have enough room for about 100 pictures, versus over 550 with just Large mode alone. So you may want to consider the4GB Kingston Compactflash Card.Colors from the shots are really nice with great skin tones, even when using the flash. The Rebel has a lot of different photo modes, but I'm mostly sticking with P where it chooses both aperture and shutter speed. I can use the small wheel just behind the shutter release to easily change these for more speed or better depth of field.I'm really glad I chose this camera, and I'm looking forward to many years of happy picture taking with it.
Vinyl couldn't sound much better than on this little 'table. Sure, you could spend hundreds more, but why? The difference would be difficult to discern, and with the money saved you could purchase improvement parts to your liking. This is just a great buy for any avid record listener.Pros:-Warm, crisp tone...not harsh or flat-Deep stereo imaging-Built in phono stage accurately amplifies signal-Beautifully integrated partsCons:-The unit is rather light, but this doesn't seemto detract from the playback-High-end users might want to upgrade stylus (small fee)Overall, you just can't beat this turntable in the price range. It truly stands out as a fine piece of audio equipment in a price range that is full of sub-par machines. I highly recommend buying this turntable - especially if you are using it with a newer receiver that lacks a dedicated phono stage. Don't pass this one up.*Update as of 8-12-05: I've owned the AT-PL50 for a little over 2 years now with absolutely no problems at all. Most of my records are second-hand and in only moderate condition - and I don't experience any skipping. I would recommend making sure that the 'table is level to prevent unusual skipping. I also wouldn't believe all the hype regarding better turntables. Vinyl LPs have their inherent sonic limitations already (especially older, much loved & used records) and extracting the best sound quality from a record is certainly not rocket science. This is a great product, and it performs exceptionally well for anyone wishing to revive their LP collection.
This is a super-dee-duper little camera. As many people have said, the AVCHD format is not really compatible with anything just yet. The picture is absolutely amazing, and the sound is very good too. I've been shooting in SD so far so that I can still edit the videos, and the picture quality there is very good too. The LCD touch screen is very easy to use and very convenient. I would definitly reccomend this camera to anyone looking for an affordable HD digital camera.
Sharp focus with a nice bokay, at 75mm on my D200, I use this as a "reference lens" to check out other lenses or verify my technique.
This little thing is AMAZING! I get some of my very best pictures with this lens, the bokah or blur is just buttery and beautiful, it was everything I hoped it would be!
Camera has tons of features. Metering and exposures appear to be very good as well. Very easy to use.But the picture quality is very POOR - pictures appear to be very soft. By adjusting ISO to 50, it gets a little sharper but still not sharp enough.
I bought this for my son for school. He wheels it to school every day. He really loves all the compartments, and it is holding up really well. I think this is well-made product.
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!
when purchasing items from this third-party seller. I was charged approx. $30 for shipping and handling eventhough the Amazon web page indicated that S&H; was free with rebate. It said details included in J&R; e-mail, but nothing like that arrived. I checked the same web page again a few days after my order and the free shipping notation was gone.I sent an e-mail to their customer service dept, but haven't got a response to this date. I haven't received the product from them yet, but it leaves a bad taste when they entice you to buy a product with free shipping and yet they charge you for it.At this point, I give it a one star for their selling practices.Update: I received an e-mail from J&R;'s customer service saying they will now credit the shipping cost. I haven't seen the actual credit applied so we will see how this goes.Update 2: I finally got the credit from Amazon after contacting them and J&R.; I wish they could make this process a bit less complicated without me having to request the credit and inquire as to what's going on.
I have had my FD97 for a year now. I bought it to replace my FD71 because I needed one that would give me pictures that would print out good 8 x 10s. This one takes excellent pictures that print perfect 8 x 10s, which I need for my business.There are only a couple complaints I have about the camera, one is the slowness in recording, especially with the memory stick. The other is the problem to taking pictures of babies or any child that might move before the camera decides to record once I press the button. It is wonderful for stills, but misses a lot of otherwise good pictures of my grandchildren!
Got the mentioned goods in right time and in good condition. No worries here
After i installed this product I was happy with its ability to function with my multi function all in one, however this product for some reason unknown to me loses its ability to work wirelessly and i have to hard wire my all in one and shut down my network and redo the diagnostics and there is some problem with the "printer driver" even though my printer driver is up to date.
Had the same as many others:- very picky about DVD-RW-brands and unreliable (one time everything works, next time no recording at all)- freezes often during recording- after a few month did not even recognized CDs- no service from CyberHome at all.Don't buy it!I would give it negative stars!
I got so fed up with the cost of a new polisher, I started "repairing" the old one. I go to an automotive store or department, then buy Wet-or-Dry type sandpaper. Number 400 grit is the fastest for this purpose, but you can get a perfect shine on the disc you're repairing if you go up to number 1000 grit. Apply water-proof glue to the old wheel, you don't have to remove the old surface. I loop the whole sheet of sandpaper around the disc, tape the edges to hold it and let it dry. Then I carefully use a razor and cut away the excess sheet of sandpaper. ALTERNATIVELY, you could first cut a thin ribbon from the sheet of sandpaper and glue it, but I find my way a bit easier.
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.
As many other have said in their reviews the documentation is extremely poor. However after having read many of the reviews and all the tips people left I was able to get the device set up fairly quickly. The performance of the bridge was actually better than I expected. My main use was for an XBox 360 for online gaming. I was surprised to have a solid connection and no noticeable lag during a large multiplayer game on a Friday night. I also have a switch hooked off of the bridge and have no problems running several devices.
I have a Canon T2i camera and wanted a great f1.4 lens for it. Received the lens a couple of weeks ago and I love it. I've experimented a lot with it (I just got into manual shooting this past summer and Im learning new things every day) and Im very pleased. Great for closeups, landscapes.etc. VERY versatile. Im keeping my fingers crossed Santa brings me a 7D for Christmas this year. If I can take amazing photos with the rebel and the 50mm 1.4 lens I cant wait to see what the 7D and the same lens combo can do.
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.
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
As an avid outdoor lover I find myself all over Southern California with my camera taking pictures of our experences. Later it's difficult to remember which pictures were taken where. Using this Sony GPS it couldn't be easier. Simply carry the device along with you and it records where you were at what time and then matches that to the time data from your camera. Included software will automatically attempt to import camera media with pictures and then merge that with the GPS files writing the GPS coordinates into the metadata of the photos. The next step is to go to the web where you're pictures will be display on Google's maps allowing you to place yourself back at the photo site. The GPS is a bit bigger than I expected but small enough to drop in my camera bag.
Scosche IU3.5RC 3.5mm Retractable CableI bought one of these and loved it -- until the cable wore and then broke near one of the plug-ends. It's a GREAT concept, but shabbily made. I replaced it with a short male-to-male non-retractable cable that has worked fine with no problems. Avoid Scosch products until they have a better return policy.
We bought this GPS because we wanted to start geocaching. It is simple and easy to use, even for me - who gets confused easily with technology. I wish it had a download feature so we could have coordinates downloaded from the geocaching website instead of entering them manually, but we didn't know any better at the time. That is not the fault of this GPS - we wanted something inexpensive because we weren't sure how much we would like geocaching. We love it. So this little baby will work for us for now - perhaps down the road we'll get a fancier unit. It's well worth the money.
AS A HAPPY MEGAWORKS 210D OWNER, I AM HARD PRESSED TO BELIEVE ANYTHING NEGATIVE WITH THIS PRODUCT. THOUGH PREVIOUS REVIEWS POINT TO PROBLEMS WITH THE INPUTS BREAKING, I FIND IT CURIOUS THAT THE SUB WOULD BREAK TWICE. MOREOVER, IT'S OFTEN FUNNY HOW MOST OF THE TIME, THE PARTS THAT BREAK ARE THOSE TOUCHED BY THE USER. THIS IS A VERY NICE PRODUCT AND IF YOU FIND IT BREAKING LIKE THAT PERHAPS YOU SHOULD RETURN THE SYSTEM AND INVEST IN A BABY RATTLE.
jus a bit bothered that i cudnt charge my 3rd generation itouch.... still keeping it and very happy i bought it.
Lente ideal para cmeras com sensores maiores (full frame).Com a minha cmera sofro um pouco com a distncia dos objetos para fotograf&aacute;-los. Principalmente em ambientes fechados.
Does't work at all. Tried repetitive times. The voicesays the cleaning will take 20 seconds, but it saysit's clean in 1 second - which it isn't because it doesn't work -- Makes no sense.
The HDMI cabe i got from these guys WORKS GREAT! I was so much cheeper to buy than if i got it from say... Fred Meyer or Walmart. The shipping was free!! Always a great thing. And because it was free i didn't expect it to come till the last day, but what do you know it came 2 days later. Amazing!!!!! I would definitely buy from them again. ^_^HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)great product.
I purchased this online from Officemax on a closeout. I was really interested in this since I use Vonage VOIP. My wireless handset is OK but since I sit by the computer most of the day, I wanted a better headset that would filter some of the ambient noises.When I received the headset, I immediately set it up on my Macbook Pro. With iTunes, the Stereo was fair quality (not the best) but that doesn't matter too much since I listen to talk radio most of the day. The headset is lacking in bass, but again, not an issue with me. I installed the Vonage Companion app and it worked just fine. I made some calls with it and the line quality/voice quality was MUCH better than using my standard hand set. One thing I noticed immediately was I could actually hear people who were using hands free kits while they were driving. This has always been an issue. My wife drives all day and she uses a bluetooth hands free kit. I never could have a good conversation with her because the hands free on her side was so cr@ppy. She always sounded like she was in a well. The GN 4800 handset improved that issue to where I could actually have a conversation without getting frustrated and straining to hear her.I tested the handset with iChat. Again, a fantastic improvement over using the built in mic and speakers. My buddy even noted that he could he me with improved quality.Overall I am very pleased with this product. While I purchased this for $50.00, even at $75.00-$100.00 it's worth the money in my experience.I especially like the fact that I can hear calls without a lot of the ambient noise I was accustomed to.The only con I have for this is the bass. I'd love to hear more base while listening to music but this isn't a deal killer for what I need this for.
I just received these speakers last night for a birthday gift. (I had placed them on my Amazon wish list, so know that they were purchased from Amazon.) While I can't speak to the longevity of the product, I can say that the sound is very good for such a small, lightweight unit. Decent bass, no tinny sound. I am very pleased. They will make great portable speakers for camping and travel, not to mention anywhere else that I would like to take some battery-powered speakers.
I had these headphones for about a month now. Once you find the proper ear pieces, they are comfortable to wear. Sound quality is awesome, don't have to turn it up that loud for you to hear the sound, thyare amazing in sound I don't go past 4.
This backpack exceeded my expectations. My Dell 17" widescreen laptop fit with ease. Great selection of pockets for all your techie stuff. I would definitely recommend this backpack.
I got this item for my husband for Christmas, 2006. By March the scroll wheel had broken (does not work in any computers), and by May the entire mouse died. Not recommended.
Great price and they work just as well the $$$$ cables. I have spent $29.95 for 1 cable that lasted 1 week. Don't wast your money on the $$$ cables.
I love this case, I just wish they would have designed it with some sort of latch or something to keep the case closed a little better. If they changed this imperfection it would be a 5-star rating without a doubt.
I used this for my XBOX 360. It worked great and was easy to set up; sounds great too.
I ordered this for my nine year old son, but he wasn't able to use it, since his video camera can only handle 512MB maximum. That's the only drawback there has been, however. Luckily, my husband's digital camera had a 512MB card (still much more than my son's old card), so they switched cards, and the 2GB card has been working very well in my husband's digital camera, giving him memory to take more video as well as pictures. It's been great so far (he's had it for a month or so now). I'd recommend it, just be sure your equipment can take a 2GB card!
This cable worked out just fine. No complaints about it. The charger is very convenient to keep my pda charged so I don't lose all the data.
Excellent service/fast shippment. Will order a back up item when in stock from same supplier!
I have had no problems with this replacement cartridge. The print results that I get are comparable to what I got with the OEM cartridge. I will definitely re-order one of these again.If anything, I would say I am getting marginally better results with this cartridge than the OEM. When I do a side-by-side comparison, it looks like this replacement cartridge prints a little bit darker.
I am happy with the new computer, only my second. I haven't decided whether to upgrade to Windows Vista since I spent a lot of time getting everything hooked up like I like it. I shopped Amazon and chose HP based on Consumer Reports.
Since the only reason one would buy this mouse for twice the cost of the similar is that hyper-fast scrolling wheel, then unfortunately it has to get the worst grade when that feature disappears after about 3 months and Logitech tries it's best to ignore the (correctable) flaw. By that time your fingers are hooked up on the high speed, so a suspicion needs to be raised that Logitech is not addressing the issue in order to, shall we say encourage, people to buy 4 per year - which brings the cost to $150 per year.The flaw is that the rubber on the wheel starts "growing" (rubber is fast-degrading material in general) after about 3 months and since the wheel mechanism is built to a too tight tolerance (2nd flaw) is starts rubbing off enough to reduce the speed to that of any $15 mouse. On top of that, since the mouse is very hard to open without damaging something (3rd flaw) it becomes largely impossible to attempt a fix or scroll wheel replacement, even if it would be available as a spare part - and it isn't.Bottom line - unless you are willing to keep paying about $150 per year, it's better not to try this mouse in the first place then to get hooked up and then suffer after the first 3 months.
HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)This cable I search for at major stores in my neighborhood and the cost was from $35.00- $100.00, as you can see what they go for here at Amazon.com, we are connected and working very good can't see any difference from the more expensive ones.
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.
Purchased for my original Tom Tom GPS and still use use it with an upgraded model. A very handy accessory to have for the GPS.
This is my first experience with a DVD Writer, so the one star review really made me think twice about buying this product. I checked some other product reviews online and they were good, so I went on and bought this model, having been pleased with other Iomega products. It installed perfectly and so far everything I've tried to do has worked fine. I am very pleased with how easy it is to use. No doubt it will be obvious to most people since it is in the title, but you do need to have the USB 2.0 connection (it does not work with the earlier USB version).
Great stuff. Easy to use. Driven around NY and NJ with it. Instructions are 90% accurate. Some errors in some areas especially where it asks you to make a U turn on a bridge. It also can't tell you whether you are on the right lane especially in highways that have express and local lanes. Screen is a bit small but the voice instruction compensates. Recalculates directions fast. Buy this stuff from Tiger Direct. MSNBC is 40 dollars more expensive. Value for money.
Update -- May 2011:The display on this unit started only turning on sporadically starting four or five months ago. Without the display, the unit is useless since you can't see the FM frequency it's broadcasting on nor change the frequency. The display finally died completely within the last several weeks.To Satechi's credit, I sent the defective unit back to them and they replaced it (at my request) with aSoundfly BT Ultimate Bluetooth Car Fm Transmitter WMA/MP3 Player for SD Card, USB Charger, iPhone 4, 3Gs & 3G, iPod Touch 4G, BlackBerry, HTC HD 2, 7, EVO, DROID, Samsung Epic, Galaxy S and Bluetooth Stereo A2DP supported Devicesthat has a different type of display than this unit. I'm hoping it lasts longer than the display on this device did.One other advantage of the Soundfly BT over this device is that it includes an external microphone with visor clip so that I'm not having to shout toward the cigarette lighter to be heard. Sure, the external mic means there's an extra cable in the car; but I'd rather have an external mic that picks up my voice clearly than have no cable but people can barely hear me even when I'm shouting. I'd recommend going with the Soundfly BT over this device if you do a fair amount of handsfree calling in the car.Original Review from May 2010:I was looking for a decent Bluetooth A2DP-compatible FM transmitter to use with my iPhone 3G (with OS 3.1.3 installed.) This product has not disappointed me for 98% of what I use it for. My primary uses of this device are streaming audio from the Pandora, WunderRadio, and PocketTunes apps while in the car. My wife also likes to stream the audio from the SlingPlayer Mobile app while I'm driving and she's watching TV on the iPhone.Sure, if you're traveling more than just around town, you're going to need to change the frequency every so often. . .that's to be expected and I don't have a problem with it. If I'm staying within about a 75 mile radius of my home (which includes going into the city of Atlanta), I've found that I seldom need to adjust the frequency due to interference. On a recent trip to Charleston, SC, I had to change the frequency two or three times during the 300 mile trip. . .not a big deal.I do find that when I'm listening to most audio through the Satechi, I have to crank the volume up anywhere between 5% to as much as 40% over what it would be if I were listening to a CD on my Sony car stereo receiver. However, I think a lot of that has to do with the volume that radio stations transmit their internet stream with because it varies from station to station.I've tried using the speakerphone several times, and while the callers sound fantastic to me coming through the car's audio system, I find that I have to speak up to a low yell in order for people to hear me clearly. I don't think it's possible to hook an external mic (like a lapel mic) into this unit, but it would be very handy if that were possible. I received one of those mics with theSpracht AURA Mobile Hands-Free Bluetooth Speakerphonethat I purchased about six weeks before I bought the Satechi, and if I could plug that mic into the Satechi, I'd be all set.For what I use it for, Satechi has made a great product that I'm satisfied with.
I bought this camera after a thorough review of the market including the competition. For me, it would have been a winner in this comparison anyway, but there was also the matter of compatibility with the 3 lenses I had for my EOS 1000: a Canon EF 35-80, a Tamron 28-80 and a Sigma 70-210. I thought I could make use of my previous investment.Here are the bad news:Albeit the promises, it does not work! I haven't tried the Canon lens, but the Tamron and the Sigma both don't work. They mount alright physically, but then I get an error when trying to shoot and I have to turn the camera off and on again. Couldn't produce even one shot with them.This is a huge dissapointment.The good: other than that, it's a great camera. I'm using it with a SanDisk 2GB ULTRA II CompactFlash Card bought for ~$20 here, and I get excellent shots. The response and speed are great - I take multiple shots per second. Operation is pretty easy.The bottom line: an excellent digital SLR for the serious amateur. But don't count on it to work with your older EF-compatible lenses.(disclaimer - there could theoretically be a problem with my lenses. They have been sitting for a while. But what are the odds 2 of them are broken? unfotunately I curerntly have no way to check them independently).
This product is a steal. Considering the price, I would say it is a value product. As usual, the product reached on time.
This is a great DVD player. I have used DVD players from Pioneer, Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba, Aphex (no longer around, thank goodness - cheap junk), and JVC. I have used models from cheap consumer types to multi-thousand dollar professional units over a period of six years. This is the model I recommend to most people who want a simple, flexible, reliable machine, without tons of fancy features that nobody will use.I personally know of six units purchased over the last two years (about half from Amazon), and all worked right out of the box and continue to work today. This player will play most file types in common use, unless there is some exotic variation in the file (too common with today's digital playground). Standard DVD, VCDs, SVCDs, Video DVD-Rs, data CDs and DVDs with various flavors of MPEG audio and Video files and JPEG stills have played easily on mine. I haven't found any format listed in the manual that doesn't play as stated.It is limited to 8x fast forward or reverse and 3x zoom on regular DVDs. I haven't tried these features on other file formats, but I don't think it is the same for all. It would be nice if these numbers were bigger, but I find that a very small complaint. It functions well, responds to the remote well, and I have never had it damage a disc (Aphex player trashed one of my favorites). Since I have found few remotes I really like, I can't complain about that. They almost always have buttons that are too small, the wrong color, the wrong placement, and goofy shapes (apparently, they do not teach ergonomics in industrial design schools). However, that said, this remote is no worse than any others I have used, and better than most.I can't say whether the maintenance hack described on the Net will work to make this player region free, but I know that a similar hack does work on the new Philips 5140. This machine is designed to use downloaded firmware upgrades, but I don't think that feature is being supported at the moment.I realy like the A-B repeat feature for music concerts and videos where I want to repeat a single song or segment several times. You set the A point at the start of the part you want to repeat, and set the B (same button pressed over again) at the end, then let it go. Works very well, cancels easily.Overall I like this player very much. I give it 5 stars because the minor nitpicks I have do not rate a full star off. It is probably a 4.5 in truth, but we can't give half stars. Unless you have unrealistic expectations, I think you will be pleased.This is a great machine for the price.One caveat - if you buy electronics from some of the big "lowest price" retailers, beware. I have been told by an ex-management empolyee at the most notorious of these (recently failed in Germany - you know who I mean), that even though the model numbers might be the same, this retailer allows (requires?) the use of substandard parts in the units to achieve that famous low cost. You might not get the same quality you will at some other place, like Amazon, for example, even on the very same model. Not all manufacturers give in to that pressure, but some do. One more reason to avoid that place and shop Amazon, where you are treated right and get great service. (No, I am not an employee or paid spokesperson. I just like to reward those who do it right and spread the word. Amazon rocks!)
I couldn't stand having my Sirius suction-cupped to my windshield. This product fits the bill for what I was looking for, though not perfectly.It's secure and keeps the radio down near my console, but as the other reviewer commented, it's a bit bulky in how they made a separate connector. It would have been ideal to make this a splitter so you can plug in your radio AND have an extra socket, but I'll take it the way it is. It's flexible enough to keep the radio out of the way.One thing to note. I have a Sirius Starmate, and this mount didn't quit fit perfectly. I had to do a little work on it, drilling a hole and re-assembling it to get it perfect.
I like using this for working out. I really like the belt clip feature. I agree that there is an alignment issue with the control wheel and the window, but I don't find it particularly bothersome.
I Love my 32 Gb Flash Drive it' so simple and easyto use.Thanks So Much
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 didn't even know that FrontPage was being discontinued till I consulted the website for help on a technical problem. I ended up buying the upgrade to Expression. Transition was flawless, enabling me to find all my old files right where they should have been.Only one disappointment. I still can't find a way to change the default font. It's a nuisance to manually change it each time I upgrade my web page.
It was received in good order and very quickly, which was nice.
Got the brush today. Made a HUGE difference in the playability of my records. I was first very careful to make sure that my records were washed and then used the brush on them to finish them. It did not leave 1 piece of lint behind! Very impressed and very happy.
So far this has been the best I've purchased. The reason is that it has no ring so turning a lot of pages at a time is easy & so is fliping from the front to the back page.
When I got this TV on my birthday,I was really surprised. I'm a Big gamer,and always wanted to play in HD on my Xbox 360 and other consoles. Man,I was blowen away by the graphics and sound. I had never experienced such Rich graphics.I don't own an HD DVD player but I'm going to need to get one now! I reccommand this TV to anyone because It and it's feautes will Blow you away.
We had this dvd player downstairs in our fraternity house and it would make us so angry constantly till we decided to throw it off the roof. It constantly freeze up out of nowhere, the controls are bad, and it can't play burned movies. You get what you pay for, a really bad dvd player. stay away from this brand
This remote provided everything as promise. The Internet programming was easy, fast and complete. All my devices were found in their database, even the ones other universal remotes did not include. Customizing my buttons offered me the flexibility I wanted. Layout is intuitive.There are only a couple negatives. Using the lower buttons requires two-hand operation. In other words, you can't punch the lower buttons with the same hand you are using to hold the wand. Secondly, it goes through a set of batteries in about a month.I highly recommend this device.
I bought a 256MB USBDrive from this vendor and 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
This hood works perfectly on my Canon 18-55mm lens that came as a bundle with my new Canon XTi. I recommend it; it works great, avoid sunlight to come directly to lens from the sides and also helps when some rain drops are falling. Also helps to protect the lenses from hitting any surface and it is light and very easy to assamble.
I am almost certain this is the beast formerly known as the US Robotics Soundlink Wireless Audio System, which I have and I think is great. This looks exactly like it except the colors are black and red and does exactly the same. The one thing to remember, audiophiles, is that this will only be as good as a really high powered radio station which is not the same as being hard wired. Still, this is a cool little contraption and works really well.You may have to tinker with the antennae on your radio and with the placement of the receiver. Lots of walls can cause some issues but are usually rectified with some creative placement.
MY SPEAKERS CAME PROMPTLY AS USUAL, AND AFTER 2 MONTHS ARE PERFECT FOR MY LAPTOP. THEY ARE WELL MADE AND A GREAT DEAL.
This item was not what anyone would call a bargain, but it is a quality product. It is made of quality glass. It screws onto the end of the lens with ease and rotates until you find just the right effect. It can turn a flat looking scene into one where the colors pop and there is more depth. If you rotate it just right a normally blown out sky can attain a deep blue. It will not take the place of a Graduated ND filter, but does help with the sky issue.
This is the first time I have ever bought a digital camera. I searched and did my research and was pleased to see that Kodak DX3900 was always at the top. I am very happy with this camera, as before I was a standard 35mm camera user.The ease of the settings on the back is very user friendly and simple. You can do the point and click or use the LCD viewer for setting up the pics. Definately if you get the chance buy the docking station as well. This is an Easyshare product. You install the software, hook up the docking station and all you do is put the camera on the station, click the button and it instatly uploads the pictures to your Kodak folder. It also is a recharger for your rechargable batteries. I just leave it in the dock when I'm not using it. The software that comes with the camera is great. You can crop, get rid of red eye, rotate, zoom and has an aray of other features. What could be more simple.I feel I must correct someone below that stated misinformation about the storage of pictures on the 8meg card that comes with the camera. It holds 7 pics at &lt;3.1 megapixels&gt; 15 at &lt;3.1 high compressed&gt; 10 at &lt;2.2 megapixels&gt; 13 pics at &lt;1.6 megapixels&gt; and 23 at &lt;.8 megapixel shots&gt; I plan on purchasing the Viking CF128Meg card, as this is the best buy for the compact flash that I have seen. Not even the Kodak site has a 128 meg at this low a price. The only thing I don't like about this camera is its size. On the small size which for me isn't an issue but my Husband has large hands. They could have made this camera at least 2&quot; larger and the LCD viewer is also small. Otherwise I say money very well spent!!!
Smile for the camera! Then turn those smiles into photo memories with the Barbie i-zone camera from Polaroid. Capture hours of fun with friends using this small, sleek camera. After taking instant photographs, you can create photo-stickers full of timeless memories. This splashy camera features a cool Barbie design and comes with a flip-down compact with a tiny comb and mirror. Requires 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included) and i-zone Sticker Film (not included).
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!
I always use this with aManfrotto 037 Reversible Short Stud - Replaces 2907so both ends are tripod mount screws. I use this with on the go macro photography so I can attach it to the bottom of my camera tripod screw and the other end can hold up myCanon Speedlite 600EX-RT Flashand a small softbox. It works great for macro photography (except for the weight - 1 star off, but it isn't designed for this) on the go because it helps hold your flash in position. The product itself will definitely hold up a flash, but this also means the product is very stiff. I have to use 2 hands to bend it and again, very heavy.I still recommend this if you are interested in macro photography. Nothing better to hold up your flash than this! It works well .Pros:- Heavy Duty- Can support a lot of weight- Stiff- Great for holding a flash when doing on the go macroCons:- 1 end is not the 1/4 tripod screw- HeavyOverall, can't comment on using it for what it is suppose to do, like mounting it on a light stand, but it is great for macro if you don't mind the weight. Quiet some savings from using a real macro ring flash!
Simply put, this thing does what it says. It's made of thick, protective and well made fabric that covers your camera completely. This is perfect for me because sometimes I just want to carry my camera and not the whole shebang (aka my camera bag and other goodies). I used to just put my camera directly in my bag (most horrible idea ever) but now I have something that cushions my camera, protects it from scratches and from from liquids in my purse. It's not completely water proof, but if you have an accidental spill, it will protect your camera (thank gosh for that).It fits my Canon 30D really well, and it's large enough for a medium - larger zoom lens, which is nice too. It also has features that allow you to connect it to your camera so when you take it off it just hangs off your camera for convenience, even though I don't use this feature. Overall, good product.
We bought a new laptop and wanted to share our DSL, but didn't want to string wire all over the place. The DI-713p and a DW-650 PC card did the trick. The hardest part of set-up was plugging it in. (The AC converter is a little boxy and I had to move some other plugs to make room) The manual looks intimidating, but the quick-start guide is all most people will need. It failed to tell me to re-start my computer after connecting the hardware. (I should have known that) Software is web-based and step-by-step. I haven't set up the print server yet, but I expect it to be as simple. &quot;signal strength&quot; and &quot;link quality&quot; have little, if any, effect on throughput rate, which consistantly faster than straight through the modem.
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.
It very much so fits a 17.3 inch laptop, and i will be getting this replaced due to it have a pocket that is unstitched on one side, as well as some loose stitching on the back. Amazon, i hope you fix this issue.
This is the cold laminating film for the 3M Cold Laminator. When laminating this makes about a standard 3 mil thickness.
I bought this remote control for my brother for Christmas. What a deal!!! This exact same model remote was at Best Buy and Circuit City for $260.00. Thanks alot Amazon!
crisp clean realistic full sound. A wonderful product.Audiophile quality. These are not sound isolating, or bass boosting or any other gimmick - just great sound reproduction.
I've owned several Sennheiser headsets and I think that they've finally started producing models that A) generally feel good on your head for extended wear, and B) don't break after 6 months. I loved the first 2 models that I bought (older models, not the 140) but they kept breaking. I've had my current 140 for over a year, and it's great.There are a few caveats. If you've never owned cordless headphones before, then you should know that there may be some static now and then. Also, range reception will vary based on your surroundings. If you live in a sparse suburb or rural area, then the range will be much better than if you redside in a city. I live in an apartment building and if I go more than 40 feet from my transmitter then I start to get a lot of static. But this is standard for many cordless headphones.There is one other unfortunate caveat for this model. Take a look at the picture of the device above; do you see the aluminum holding rack where the headphones rest? Sennheiser engineers decided to also design this resting position as the means for recharging the headset. Their intentions were good, but the actual execution of the design was bad. There are metal contacts on the underside of the headband which must cleanly touch that aluminum rack. This means that if you casually hang up the headset you will see (via an LED) that the recharge connection is not stable. You will end up needing to reposition and fiddle with the headset for about 5-10 seconds each time you hang it up to ensure that it charges. This is small, but annoying. But otherwise, they are great.
Very pleased with the purchase. After much research decided on the Rebel XTi and could not be happier. The camera is very easy to use if you are looking for a good beginner /novice slr camera. Since I got it for Christmas I have taken over 3000 High School hockey pictures that have turned out great for not being a high end digital slr! Anyone who takes indoor action shoots knows all the issues regarding that! With a good editing program I have significanty reduced all my lighting issues!Very good clarity on all pics! Sometimes a bit slow, but not bad. My husband who usually can not even take pictures with a point and shoot camera has produced beautiful pictures with this camera as well. He loves it too. Definitely worth the purchase! Extremely fast delivery from Amazon and arrived in perfect condition.
Some background to judge my comments against: I have owned 7 laptops over the years, all from the high end of what was available at the time of purchase. I was looking to replace my travel computer, a 5-year old Fujitsu Lifebook with 256k RAM and a 20 GB hard drive--nice in its time, but now slow, with a hard drive too small to hold my Itunes library, no built-in wireless capability, and a dead battery.This VAIO seemed perfect--same size as the Lifebook, very lightweight, long battery life, nice screen for watching DVDs in my hotel room, and enough hard drive capacity for Itunes, ebooks, and work-related programs and documents. I was a little concerned that a Core Solo with 1 GB RAM wouldn't be enough for Vista, but as a customer of Sony for over 25 years, I believed they stood for quality, and would not sell a product that did not perform adequately.Unfortunately, while the Vaio looks beautiful, it performs abysmally. FOUR MINUTES to boot up and open the Control Panel or Internet Explorer. And this was before installing Norton, or any programs or files. The Lifebook accomplished the same tasks in half that time--I was comparing them side-by-side, along with my 13-inch HP laptop, which was the best performer of all.While I was explaining my reason for return at the Sony Style store, another salesman overheard and said "Well you know 1GB isn't enough to operate a TX proficiently." Yes, I just found that out. Unfortunately, it cost me a $300 restocking fee, and I am now a former Sony customer.
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!
all i have to say is this, for 30 bucks this webcam exceeds my expectations. i didn't expect it to be all that, but it is. the video quality is awesome, and just the fact that it has a microphone is cool too. when u change the flash speed to 30 frames per seconds the video is life-like. you wouldn't believe it until you've bought it. for people who don't want to spend a lot of money on a webcam but still want one with excellent quality the GE PC Camera Pro is the camera for you.
I was foolish enough to buy two of these units for my two grand-daughters and both units combined gave less than three hours of service before crapping out. Units were returned two times and have still not been repaired and returned. I received absolutely no satisfaction from Philips customer service and have now bought the girls I-Pod Nanos. I strongly advise people to not purchase these or other Philips products !!!
The sound from this unit is mediocre at best. I actually believe it is way overpriced . I have a logitech 2.1 computer speaker system that cost about have as much and sounds 10 times as good.PROSnone......CONSvery poor base responseweak treble outputcheap cheeseee overall sound....remote ipod functions are limited
What can i say, JUST BUY IT!Pros:+great quality build+cheap price!+works as advertised, 1080p tested+skinny cable lets you bypass cable through wallCons:-none so far!
Has performed admirably. After only making the step up to a digital SLR now (I'd been holding off as long as I could to get as good a performance as possible), it's lived up to every expections.Battery life has been great (only charged once in two weeks while travelling with it), and having tried it with 5 different lenses now (from fisheye's to 70-200mm f/2.0), it's been fantastic. You should see the zoom factor with the 70-200mm :)[...]
I use it all the time and am thinking of getting another one for our company to use!
This is one of the best deal DVD on market nowadays.With CD-R. CD-RW, MP3 compatibility and Progessive Scan, it has the same level with Panasonic RP-56 and Sony DVPNS700P.But it also has one more extra cool ability &quot;ZOOM&quot;.That's the extra star is for.I just hate the remote.With its color (pale grey) it looks so cheap.It does not match the &quot;cool&quot; view of the player itself.It does matter to me, as the remote is the only part of the DVD that will always be near me whenever I watch the movie.
This cable is cheap and works great. Absolutely nothing wrong with it so far. Amazing for the price. Anyone who is looking for a long and good hdmi cable should definently get this!
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.
As a nursing student, we frequently need to carry multiple large text books, along with a computer, this bag is up for the challenge! I would highly suggest getting this bag if looking for a good quality wheeled bag. It has stood up through snow and rain and -30 temperatures so far this year, and i have only had it not even a month yet!
After having an excellent experience with the Logitech MX-1000 Laser, i next purchased the much-hyped MX-Revolution though i was a bit dubious about the sturdiness of it's "Micro-Gear" scroll wheel which switched between smooth and clicky modes via software or pressing it.The relevance of my experience with the MX-Revolution to the MX-620, is that the "hyperfast" scroll wheel on the 620 is essentially the same as that on the MX-Revolution, without the software control of mode switching.Being a Mac user, i had to download the "Logitech Control Center" software which is not included on the PC-only CD, despite Mac compatibility being specified on the box. The software was, and still is horrible. It was riddled with bugs, had a poor feature set, and crashed virtually every time i tried to change settings. There followed a completely unproductive 2 weeks of haggling with Logitech's (non)support department. I thought i was going to be okay once i switched to a 3rd party driver, though i had to sacrifice the "auto-switching".Unfortunately, my worries were justified. The fancy scroll-wheel broke down after just a couple month's use and i returned the Revolution, replacing it with another MX-1000. When the battery on that mouse began failing to charge after a couple months, Logitech replaced it... with another MX-Revolution. I sold it.Though loath to take another chance with Logitech, i was unable to find any mice comparable to Logitech's for comfort and number of buttons, I decided on the MX-620 because it was cheaper (not being rechargeable) and because i was fairly certain i could avoid using LCC, which has made little improvement through the 3 or 4 recent updates.I was really loving the 620 (used with SteerMouse) for a couple months. The fast scroll wheel can be very useful and the life of ordinary AA batteries is phenomenal on this mouse! I haven't changed them yet, whereas past alkaline powered mice i've had gobbled them in about 3 weeks or less.However, over a recent period of just a couple days, the "hyperfast" scroll wheel began to require more and more force to make it coast. Refusing to buy a 4th mouse in less than 10 months, or deal with Logitech support, i've continued using it. However, the scroll wheel now requires significant force just to roll at ANY speed. The small rubber strip down the center of the wheel which gives one's finger traction, has slowly become more and more stretched and seems to be interfering with the wheel's spin somewhere underneath.This will definitely be my LAST Logitech mouse unless they make serious improvements to their Mac OS compatibility, their customer support, and the durability of their hardware. These snazzy innovative gizmos aren't worth the premium price if they're only going to last 2 or 3 months!
I have been using this scanner for approx. 1 year and have had no problems at all with it. I realized when I bought it that it was not the new FB630U scanner, but a refurbished or factory-reconditioned scanner, and anticipated problems, however, the only difficulty I had was hooking it up and that was due to my lack of knowledge, not the scanner. I called the company and they very pleasantly walked me through the installation and I haven't needed anything since. My experience with this scanner has been comparable to it being a new scanner.There are sometimes "lemons" produced in all things, new or re-furbished but I would not hesitate to recommend this product based on my experience with it. Due to this also I would not hestitate to buy another product that had been factory reconditioned if I were carefully managing my money.
I Own 160 H model (for about 4 years). And recently I got another DVR taht comes with DISH. The replaytv unit is vastly superior in every way (well, except I wish the replay unit had more than one tuner). The only other problem I have (which affects both units) is the electronic listings are wrong enough to be annoying.Once you get a DVR, you will never go back to a VCR. I suggest you get at least 160 hours (more if more than one person will be using it).. Reasons will become clear with use (IE: you tend to save the last 3 or 4 shows of everything, so if you go on vacation (etc) they will be there waITING FOR YOU.THE DISH DVR: (BOO):There are too many crappy issues with the DISH unit to even remember them all (here are a few I can think of ):When you hit pause (and go away).. It will start playing again by itself, so you miss your show (which is the point of the DVR in the first place).. And, it will not let you rewind when it starts playing automatically. It probably fills up the hard drive.. but there is no way to "not" fill up the hard drive because of the way the thing records shows for you (FIFO style). When you pause to see something the pause bar that pops up (to let you know you pauded presumably?) covers about a third of the screen (enough to cause you to miss 100 percent of whatever it was you wanted to see). NOTE that you can hit the arrow to go into slomo (from pause), but it skips away from what you want to see (so you are still screwed here). Trust me on this, Im not even sure a kid would have the patience to find something to see in slomo with this thing. When you record your shows, replayTV lets you organize stuff in whatever manner that suits you (very convenient after setup).. The DISH unit puts the most recent recordings in a list, with newest first. Sounds like no big deal, wait till you have over a hundred, and if you were able to compare this against the replay unit, you would understand.
I bought this so long ago I don't remember if I knew about the wire, but it gets in the way a LOT. Much more than my traditional mouse used to. I was hoping (I think) that the smaller wire would be plenty easy to keep out of the way - sadly, not so. Also, the mouse itself is QUITE small - about 50% the size of a normal mouse, which means after long periods of time on the computer, I'd just as soon use my touch pad because it becomes aggravating/slightly painful. I wouldn't buy it again.
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.
These days I want a DVD player for one thing: DVD-R compatibility. Other people may focus on MP3 playback, but that is not a feature requirement for me. I have a Pioneer DVR-A04 burner, and I want the DVDs I create to PLAY, period.Perhaps not surprisingly, it does indeed play the A04-created discs. I've used cheapie cdrecordable.com (now out of business) and Ritek stock and both work. DVD-RW from Memorex also has been excellent. So--if you are looking for a player that WILL play your DVDs, this is it. No artifacting or problems with files greater than 2GB, as seen in some other brand's players. I've burned a disc to almost the full 4.7GB capacity and it played just as well in the last 5 minutes as the first.As for the rest of the features, the unit is fine. It doesn't have zoom, and the remote is awful, so knock off a star for that. Otherwise it performs adequately. And if you want MP3 playback, look elsewhere. But somehow I think more and more the question people will be asking when they buy DVD players won't be &quot;will it play MP3s?&quot; but &quot;will it play my DVDs?&quot;
I bought the Olympus E620 DSLR, three lenses, fliters, and other equiptment which was a nice investment. I also bought a Olympus DSLR camera bag for the E620, however the bag did not give the type of protection that I desired for my camera and equiptment. Buying the Lowepro Slingshot 200 was not only a great investment, but possibly one of the smartist moves I've made pertaining to Photo equiptment.I have the room I need, the bag is waterproof, it's padded in all the right places, and It didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Lowepro has a bag for any situation or purpoes.Keep up the great work Lowepro.Fred W. Bullard
No problems hooking up and works great. I do wish the ports were just a tad further apart, but you can still get thumb drives in and out with ease.
I bought this camera to replace my old Kodak, a 7MP easyshare that I had a lot of good times with. Unfortunately, it eventually succumbed to the dangers of sliding around in my trunk with some very heavy objects. This Z1275 is a very nice point and shoot camera! You have to fiddle with it a bit to get the right setting for the right situation, but once you've got it all figured out, it's not really a big deal. I wouldn't rely on the smartscene option overmuch unless you're out in full sunlight and the subject of your photo is mostly stationary, but like I said, the scene selection is easy to figure out and the pictures come out beautifully once you've got it down. If you're looking for something to give you clean pictures without paying a ton, this is the camera to buy. I will admit, this thing does use batteries rather quickly if you're keen to always be reviewing and cropping, but if you're just taking pictures, the battery life is fine. Anyone who carries a camera knows to keep a spare pair of batteries, anyway. I'd recommend buying some rechargeables because you'll be using this camera an awful lot.
I'm a Tivo buff and I bought this to replace the TiVo remote and the DVD remote. It did a fair job but, overall, there were a few reasons why I returned it within three weeks:1) The TiVo remote is as perfect as you get and this is no substitute for a Tivo remote. The buttons are too small and the usability factor is nowhere near as good2) The macros were constantly turning off the TV/Stereo/DVD when I wanted them on. Example: if the TV is on while you're watching a DVD and you then click "WATCH TV", it turns the TV off because it assumes that, when you clicked the button to WATCH TV, the TV was off. Arrggh!3) you can't program the software to do what I wanted. Our stereo receiver and Tivo unit stay on all the time - fine, I could program that. What I couldn't program is to MUTE the stereo when I turn the TV or DVD off (which is what I prefer). You can turn it on or you can turn it off - no other setting. If you did want to mute the stereo, you had to click DEVICE, then AV RECEIVER, then MUTE.All in all, I found it easier to have two remotes than this one remote.
Order arrived in a timely manner. Works great. I'll purchase from them again.
I purchased this product and was then told of the reputation that EPSON products had, so I came here to read the reviews. At that time I thought that most of the postings on here were a vocal minority. However, to my utter dismay my printer simply stopped working after 11 months of use. I changed the black cartridge and shortly thereafter the print quality began to fail. Changing the three colour cartridges simply made the problem worse, and cleaning the print heads left the machine so hopelessly clogged up that it was rendered useless. Luckily the store I purchased it from gave me a complete refund for this hunk of junk. Shame on EPSON for making such poor quality machines - please stay away from any of their products until they learn to put products on the market that actually last longer than one ink cartridge.
We purchased a couple of these when they had an awesome rebate program going on. Our main use is for our Canon Rebel XT(Yes, I know it takes compact flash cards but you can get an inexpensive reader that works wonders with it and lets it work in the Canon).First, the card comes with some nice stuff! The USB Card Reader it comes with is nice and handy. You plug it into a USB port and plug the card in to it and it reads very quickly!It also has a nice, hard plastic carrying case that it comes with. To top it off, it also comes with a nice carrying pouch too!The speed on this thing is amazing! With the Canon we have it takes picture after picture with no lag. There has been no error messages with the card either.With 4gbs of storage this card is a must have if you're taking lots of pictures and need a fast card!
This computer case is great. I really love it! My 15.4" laptop fits perfectly well inside it, and it has a great look. I use it to keep it protected at home when it is not being used, but it can also be used to carry your laptop during trips.
This little lens does it all and then some. Yes, pricey, but it captures great pictures on my 50D!
Pros: True 1080p capable, LCOS technology, 2 HDMI inputs, numerous other inputs, easy to use/understand onscreen menu, picture quaulity is superb.Standard Def is nice and easy to watch.Cons: It will cost you, no cable card slot, no picture in picture, will have to replace the bulb (aprox. every 8,000hrs).The picture you get from this HD TV will not dissapoint! The system was incredibly easy to set up and connect. This thing is lighter than my 27" philps magnavox! Enough can't be said about how much we are enjoying this television. We are using comcast HD-DVR to recieve our HD programming. The picture is so crisp and clear and 3d like its amazing. The speakers aren't that great, but we are going to be hooking up a Onkyo reciever and speakers to take full advantage of the THX surround sound.The reasons we settled on this tv are numerous.LCOS vs. DLP - With DLP there is the possiblity that you will get what's called a rainbow effect. Not everyone can see it, but there are people who are sensative to this, and it will disrupt their viewing. It would be horrible to throw a superbowl party and have a few guests be distracted by the rainbow. I also didn't like the idea of a color wheel that spins...it made me nervous, and there were reviews by people who had their wheel get stuck, or break down.LCOS vs. Plasma/LCD - We initially considred Plasma and LCD, however, at this time, to get the 1080p resolution that we truly wanted it was going to cost considerably more to have that feature on a Plasma or LCD. The LCOS image though I must say rivals many of the Plasmas and LCDs we viewed.Sony vs. JVC - Once we decided to go with the LCOS technology it was a deul between Sony and JVC. I was lucky to get a side by side comparison at my local Best Buy. The image on both tvs were beautiful, however, my eyes kept moving back to the Sony. The image was crisp, it was clear, and yet there is a very subtle softness that really adds to the overall look of the image. The JVC image was very colorful, crisp, yet almost too harsh, it seemed hard on the eyes to me.All in all, this is an exceptional HD Television that provides a great viewing experience. It's true what they say, "once you watch HD, anything else looks faded and blurry". Be prepared to have your television life altered forever!
I purchased this hole punch for my classroom, as I punch 135 papers per assignment for the student's science binders. It is quick and efficient, as I can punch about 30 papers at a time. The machine is relatively quiet, which is important, because sometimes I have to punch some papers while the children are working. It was worth the price.
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.
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.
DIR-615 DLINK WIRELESS N ROUTER a bad buy!!!! wifi signal dropouts super frequent! from the 1st day itself it was 3 to 4 times a day! a complete hassle as the wifi signal returns only after switching off the router and then switching it on again! A grave problem when carrying out online transactions if the signal drops out. Be well warned before u invest in it and my seller triple net pricing situated in brooklyn new york made me pay 15 dollars return shipping for this 38 dollar item cause they said the product is not defective its just simply INCOMPATIBLE !!!!! nonsense
I took this to Europe this summer and I pleased that it was easy to use, safe, and took up little room in the suitcase. I would recommend this convenient adapter for all travelers.
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.
there is currently no difference in HDMI cables so why would you pay 60$ at walmart when you can pay 5$ on Amazon. The only difference in this cable and the once Sony sells is this one isnt as thick.
Fantastic deal from Amazon! This works as well as the original Kinolta brand I had in my printer before & I paid much less. Lifetime customer here as long as the prices stay reasonable!
I purchased this memory for an older Macbook to increase the performance. I was pleased with this purchase as the memory boost made a significant difference. Amazon shipped the package quickly and I am happy with my purchase. Would recommend this memory.
I just got this speaker system and its excellent for the money. Admittedly, at first I was concerned that the sound was a bit muddy and overly bass-focused. However a simple adjustment within the iPod's EQ system - it was on "small speakers" which enhances the bass (as does this system), so I changed it to "treble enhancer" and now the system sounds perfect!!I could only wish it had a remote, but hey, I really can't complain for the price and the space savings. Remember you may have to tweak the EQ on your ipod. Also I found that with the external plug-in this also makes for a decent external speaker system for my laptop.
Obviously filter prices for a particular filter size and function vary over a wide range. This particular filter appears to me to be a good value at the price paid.
I purchased this filter and realized that you get what you pay for. As other people have said, use this as a lens protector then anything else. I shot some pictures that have a glare and others that turned out alright. I am looking forward to getting a new glass filter instead of a cheap plastic filter.
this product was ok. Only lasted me a year and I'm already having to buy a new wireless keyboard. The headset was the first to mess up. I used it often and it seemed cheap and flimsy. For some reason the speaker wire split and it's now hard to use on my laptop. It's a great combination to have for a computer user but a laptop user that moves around a bit may not want to buy this item because it wears so easily. I probably won't recommend this to my friends. if you're a pc user and you need some basic, this may be a good buy. The good thing is I only used one battery for the mouse and it worked perfectly. I also like the keyboard a lot. I wish they just sold the same model keyboard individually because I would buy that.
First of all, these are good speakers, nice design but it has one flaw.batteries...A. it eats them up ...FASTB. if you use batteries instead of the wall plug in it comes with, it wont go as loud, and if it thinks your playing it to loud, it will start..skipping.. or something of the sort.But, it has good sound quality, and honeslty when your on the go, when do you really need it blasting?Also they are just..barley large enough that you cant put them in large jean pockets sadly, but it doesnt weigh much at all.And i really like how if i ever say..lost my Ipod somehow, it has a Cd player (walkman) hook-up so they wont become useless if i lose the ipod.( the wall hook up also comes with many different adapters )
As a travel charger the "stick adapter" is a very poor choice. Let me tell you why. The design is kind of clever in appearance and characteristically SONY in this regard, and the construction is good. However a very basic mistake was made in the design. The skinny, low voltage wire (19V) that goes between the power adapter and the computer is only six inches long. This means that if you are using your lap top on your lap, that the charger must be on your lap too. And this is too much to juggle. It is just impossible to balance these two objects on your lap and give your full focus to your work. The charger does work fine on a desk, but this is not what a travel charger is for. So which charger do I take when I travel? I take the standard bulky one. And which charger sits on my desk? The expensive "travel" charger. SONY used to be a really good company. Products like the walkman changed the way that people listened to music, both completely and forever. That time is now past, which is a disappointment to the long term fans (like me) of their former products. You don't want this power supply for travel and for desk use the regular one is lower in price.
I bought this DVD player little over a year ago. For the year that I had it in use, it would occasionally freeze and was totally unresponsive to commands from the remote control or the buttons on the unit. The solution was once every couple of days or weeks you would have to pull the plug and then plug it in again so it would re-initialize.Then last week this all came to an end. The unit would not power on no matter what I did. Check the web and you will see it is a common defect with this machine. RCA should have recalled this POS, but instead insists its customers return the unit for [price]!!! Not I. I have since bought the Pioneer CV 444 which is a superior unit and has a reputation for reliability, unlike this POS.RCA should have learned it lesson with its television power-pack problems and class action suit. Selling defective products and then having a "too bad" attitude when it is clear that there is a problem with the design of their products is hardly the way to build customer loyalty. I will never buy an RCA product again.
While the Harmony 880 looks elegant, in the hand it feels like a cheap 99 cent toy as soon as you start pressing buttons. The silver buttons on the perimeter are the worst. They are tiny, with sharp edges, and difficult to discern without looking. The UP-CHANNEL button stopped working after 1 year. After much disgust, threw it out and replaced with Harmony One which has much better button layout and feel.I give it 2 stars only for ability to manage many devices, allowing to start any activity with one click.Replacing the remote was easy. All existing functionality transferred to the new remote in a few minutes via USB and a PC.
the bottom of the adapter uses the bottom of the battery, and is some devices what use a spring on the bottom of the adapter do not work because the spring slips into the area between the battery and battery adapter.
I purchased a used Canon camara lens and just love it. The buyer gave an excellent description of the product and I received it earlier than I expected it. I would definitely recommend this buyer.
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..
Short review: Absolutely useless if you're left-handed.
We have a projector and have all of our components in a closet -- out of the line-of-sight of remotes. We've been using a different RF component, but sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't, plus we still had to use all of our remotes. This combination works FANTASTIC! It was quite easy to set up and I was very impressed with the codes available -- they even had a code for my projector, which is great! Every one of our components works with this one remote and I can keep the closet door closed to hide the components. WELL worth the money.
This product is exactly what I was looking for. I searched in stores but they were unable to provide me with the correct wire.
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.
This is a very solid & easy to use case.High quality, not like some of those cheap thinmetaled cases I have come across in the past.I did remove the screwless pci gizmo (remove 3 scews),so I could screw pci cards in directly with standard screw.Also removed the plastic fan holders, and used standardscrews to attach my 2 fans.Other than the removal of the couple screwless features,the case was easy to setup. The feet are already attachedwere as others I have purchased required you to install them.
Excellent product as always from Plantronics. A bit pricy but I think you get what you pay for in most instances. This is an excellent headset although it feels a bit heavy on first few wearings until you get used to the battery weight necessary for the wireless capability. Sound quality is excellent on this end, but I don't know if there is any quality loss for those on the receiving side. I haven't thought to ask. I am a bit disappointed in the distance capability going wireless. I work out of a home office and I get the warning beeps on the range well below the 300' distances they talk about. Then again, I'm in a house instead of an open office environment so that might be a factor. My only other concern is the microphone swivel capability. While it works quite well, it feels a bit loose and makes me wonder if it isn't going to lose the capability to stay in position when you move it around, as is necessary to place the headset in the charger. The headset lifter works quite well although I'm using it on a Siemens phone with a bad LED display that I need to replace shortly. All in all another great product from Plantronics.
I bought these batteries a couple of years ago for my bluetooth headphones. They are still going strong despite several thousand charging cycles. These batteries hold their charge pretty well and don't drain as quickly as some lower priced batteries from lesser known brands. They are by Sony, so enough said on quality!
Well one would think Samsung is a trusted name, but when it comes to LCD TV...one wonders. I bought this TV brand new from Amazon on January 10th 2007. I was very amazed since it was my first LCD TV. At first it worked very nicely, although I had some problems searching for signals for the DVD and the VCR. After two months owning this TV the picture went black, only sound and no picture. I called SAMSUNG and took it to repair. After 2 months, they told me that the LCD PANEL was burned and the PCB main was not working. I live in Caracas, Venezuela and since I bought it in the USA, the warranty is useless. I just lost the money invested. Thanks SAMNSUN
Although ackward in the beginning, once you try you won't want another mouse. I initially took one for my laptop and for travel but I eded up using it at home. I like the lided red wheel, the lightness and the small size of this comfortable mouse - also very precise and sharp. I'd give it 5 stars but I prefer 4 stars because it is not as quiet as I wished it would be. Also I give it a plus for the soft touch - it is covered with a special material.
This immediately did not work. The first copy was not dark at all and it got worse. Only made approximately 10 copies and couldn't read.
According to Google search results for model CDIMP00211, this unit has 128 meg memory.
Works as expected. Cord wrap is nice for storage in laptop case - wraps easily. A bit smaller than a traditional mouse, which is fine for my wife, who we got it for. Would not be perfect for me, but that's ok in this case...
I bought this Targus CLN5 15.4 Traditional Leather Case through Amazon with Data Vision as the seller. Why did I mention that? Because this case has recently undergone a "refresh" as they put it, which means they re-designed it. The newer version, which is what I received from Data Vision, has way more pockets and space than the much older original version. I contacted another large supplier and they in fact had the older version, and were charging more money. You will notice that it is selling for much more from all of the other suppliers. The new one is great.This model, unlike some of the competition is all leather on the outside. Lesser models have leather faces on them, but then they have plastic sides. There is plenty of room for everything in here. I have a 15.4 inch laptop, and I can store the large section of the A/C adapter in the same section. They even have an adjustable dividing flap in that section so it does not touch your laptop. The remaining detachable plug in cord of the adapter goes in the compartmentalized section of the case with all of the other items, like wireless mouse, cable connector for myVantec LapCool 4 LPC-420 Foldable Notebook Cooler with 4-Port Hub (Black)which sits neatly under the laptop since folded up for transport it only takes up .9 inches of space. (9/10ths of one inch) So this case has ample room for my HP 50G-133US laptop as well as the .9 inch cooler sitting underneath. With the velcro secured tie down strap, nothing moves.There are more compartments on the other side as well. The pictures illustrating this case are a mish mosh of both series. The one I received from Data Vision, the newer "refresh" version as they call it, is the one you see in photo number 1, the featured photo. If you notice the second picture and other pictures are a different case, the older version. You can easily see the difference because the older one has a long pad on the strap, and the new one has an oval, adjustable one. By visiting Targus's website you can see photos of the new one in its completeness. I would upload those photos, but I think it is smart to leave the mix, since that is what some of the suppliers are selling.This case has a definite luxury about it. They have their top cases going for 4 times as much, but this one really fills the bill nicely; it's executive material without going over the top. Hey for 10 or 15 dollars less than the Data Vision price you can buy an all plastic one.Overall this case is well designed, and comfortable. Highly recommended.
I am new at building computers. Because of this, I originally wanted to make it easy on myself and get a case that was "tool-less". However, this case had such good reviews, I decided to give it a try and I have not been disappointed. The case is well thought out and works great. It was easy to install the hard drives, motherboard, etc. . . . and it looks really cool.I highly recommend.
This is a good value, easy to use and carry camcorder. While video quality is not as good as a full size camcorder, the picture is clearly superior when compared to videos taken with a Treo 700p or using the video option of a Casio Exilm 5.0 EX-Z55. No problem loading videos to MacBook Pro, converting to Quick Time .mov and writing DVD's. Could use a viewfinder as screen is almost impossible to use in bright sunlight. Also, "zoom" button is so close to "record" that it's very easy to unintentionally turn off record when all you are trying to do is press zoom for a closer shot.
After getting hired for a few corporate video jobs, I knew I needed a tripod dolly. I was going to be moving the camera around a bit and the idea of picking everything up and moving it a few feet for another shot seemed liked such a hassle. This folding dolly has been a blessing. Lightweight, easy to setup, and very mobile. Definitely recommend. Going to purchase a second one for two camera shoots!
This product has a manufacturing fault that has caused a large number of consumer problems. When playing DVD's the unit will freeze and the picture will break into multiple pixels. Research this online as I have and do not buy this product. I own one and have been trying to get satisfaction from Samsung.
I bought two of this battery in July, 2008, now have used them for 5 months. I cannot tell the difference between this and the original Canon branded version - I always keep one in the camera, the other two fully charged. You'd be crazy not to get yourself a couple of these at this price. Canon : $37, or Lenmar 45-Cents? Uh, let me think.....
My unit only recorded a VHS once, bought in Feb. 2004 from SearsWarranty is 90 days labor 1 year parts, but labor is more than I paid for it????Sears has it as a close out and well it should be. VERY POOR Product appears from other reviews there were problems at manufacturer from last quarter 2003 throught 2nd qtr 2004. Hope Sylvania figures it out!!
We have had this for 2 years and the motherboard has already died. It is not reasonably replaceable by HP or local repair shops due to HP proprietary hardware, and now we have a very expensive paperweight. After researching our problem, we have discovered that many other users are getting a 3 year or under lifespan. We can't even use the monitor even though nothing is wrong with it. If you want an all-in-one computer that will last, buy an IMac. You can even watch T.V. on it using a firewire cable.
I built computers as a side-business and I have owned HD's from all the maor companies. So, I know what a good hard drive has. This one is superb. The speed is astoundidng due to the sata 300 and the 16mb cache, reliability is excelelnt and its whisper silent. Definitely reccomend
Unfortunately, I learned too late how to learn if an IR filter will work with your DSLR. Point an IR remote (like for your TV) at the camera and take a photo while a button is pressed. If your camera can see the light, this filter should work.5 stars because the quality of the filter was very good and it's not its fault that it didn't work with my camera.
I mainly use it when getting ready, but it has great sound that carries throughout my house. Definitely would recommend.
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.
Had this card for about a week now. I am using it mainly to store mp3's and photo's on my E815.It has worked flawlessly just like all of my other sandisk SD cards.The included adapter is great as I can also use the card for my digital camera if I should happen to run out of space on that card.Great buy and a great price.
Properly rated by 41 others before me, these are quite good head phones. Have always believed that music listening interpretation varies wildly from listener to listener, from my point of view listening is highly suggestive so I don't believe in the existence of audiophiles. There are only listeners for which some devices sound better than others. These are quite outstanding headphones to my listening taste, they also produce a very nice level of isolation even at low volume levels, so no noise cancelling hoax needed :-) They are also quite comfortable, have worn them for up to 4 hours straight which makes for a half work day.
It even works before you take it out of the package. Edit by just draggiing the cursor to a start and stop point. You can also add your own music to the background of your video and it will mix your different videos together. This is really amazing technology for the price. An idiot could work this in the dark. Plus it works fine inside with natural lighting at night. It even zooms and weighs nothing. I've barely had a chance to really put it to use. Everyone is amazed by it.
Thie armband is a wonderful THEFT DETERRANT. Though velcro, is a safer bet than the eprovided ipod clip.Putting on and taking off the arm band is just involved enough to prevent theft or loss. Before a theft could be completed, it would be noticed by the wearer.But, the amazon price is bad. Go to comp usa or microcenter.
If you are like me and have switched to a digital camera and have some old negatives and prints that you would like to incorporate in your electronic presentations, this is a perfect scanner. The quality is comparable to my old print film and it brings to new life old pictures. Agree completely with the reviewers who recommend Photoshop or Elements to work with the scanner. The start-up guide could have been more informative, but I played with it a bit and no problem.
This is a digital signal cable. When they work, they really work.And that's all I wanted!
Even though I misjudged the size of my laptop and the normal place where the laptop would normally go, by about 1 inch; it is the best laptop roller for my purpose. I was looking for rollers at a significant low price. The price alone of the Targus TM2700 16 Vertical RollerTargus TM2700 16 Vertical Rollermade it worth the effort to go to Amazon.com and purchase it. Some that I looked at in stores were high priced. At least out of my price range to afford.These are the features that work for me:1. Gives me space to carry my new laptop cooler pad.2. Paper work for school.3. Space to carry my recharging cord.4. The rollers - The best part for me.5. Plenty of room for all your needs like pencils, pens, cell phone or business cards.6. I also carry my laptop cooler as well in my roller case. Note: Nothing is more important in owning a laptop than to keep it cool.I have a 16" laptop and other things that I would need to carry by hand, except this model allows me to easily transport from one place to another. Even the carrying handle makes it easy to get it into my van.I have a desk top, added a wireless router which helps me on those times when I don't feel up to going to my desktop. This area was having scorching heat up into 3 digits (very rare), and my window A/C died, I was able to go out for dinner at Sharis and use their wifi and keep cool for several hours while I did homework and ate dinner.I would recommend this laptop roller case to anyone requiring moving back and forth with a laptop and other office or school papers.
This power adapter works really well and it covers just about the whole world. I bought it for a trip to England and it was perfect.One thing to remember, this is an adapter, not a converter. I used it with my Macbook and Lenovo chargers, because those charger are rated to handle foreign power standards.
I purchased this product more than a year ago to upgrade my old laptop. It works great and I can feel the difference it made on my laptop.
I have bought three online codes and they are always available in under 2 minutes. I prefer this method because I didn't want my credit card on file with microsoft. Amazon also gives price breaks on these from time to time and there is never tax. Highly recommend.
D-Link made a false promise when they said it supports VPN Pass through (PPTP) because it simply does not. I could not get this thing to work with my and my wife's work VPN. Tech support is available 24 hours but what is the point if they don't know what they are talking about. This product is great if your plan does not include connecting to a VPN behind another firewall.
I was so excited about this because I had videos and music files (keep in mind, I am a musician so when I say music, I mean my own original music) that I need to take off of my main computer to clear up space. I bought this and copied all of my videos and music over to the hard drive and cleared them off my computer. Less than 4 months later it started giving me a clicking sound and my computer wouldn't recognize it. When I plugged up the power supply, it acted like it wanted to read it but it just couldn't. There goes all of my video and audio recordings.
this battery is just as good as the canon standard battery, and lasts long. I am very pleased with it.
I bought this cable because the last one I purchased was bunk. This one turned out the exact same. The sizing is floozy and the cable is cheap.-
The Product works great. Picture is clear and for the price it was well worth it. I recomend this to any person who has an xbox or just wants excellent quality tv viewing.
I like the Koss SportPro headphones. They sound very good for this price range. They are well made and comfortable. At this price, they are a great value.
Hello! This player,though has a very easy operating function, I have my player in all sorts of problems.1) The Hard disk is making kind of a sound,the sound does not permit song transfer. It shows "timed out operation".2) The LCD screen has some kind of bleeding.3) The ear phone socket has a problem of sound on the headphones.:(
At first, when I saw minidisc I dismissed it as just a passing technology. Then, here recently, I saw them for sale at [local store]. Started to look at it more seriously and decided to try it out. It's amazing that you can actually record 5 hours of music on one of these tiny disks, not to mention they won't get scratched, or don't skip. I suggest looking into this if you're into portable music players.
Actually I ordered this product wrongly. But Amazon's return service is very nice and I could return my product without hesitation.
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.
The Creative TravelSound is the perfect companion for your laptop or in my case, an iPod. It requires 4-AAA batteries that are not included and will give you about 10 hours of use...that is from my experience. The sound from these speakers is wonderful. The bass and treble is a perfect blend and it includes a button which allows you to activate a type of surround/3D sound. All in all, these speakers are very nice for the price.
I bought this as a gift for my son and liked the good reviews it received . The price is excellent and he is very satisfied with the product and the sound quality. He likes the fit, no squashed ears.
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.
Excellent. Given the fact that I just printed out a huge amount of data, including our tax returns, I may be a returning customer soon.
I bought this for my wife's birthday. She swims most days and was desperate to be able to listen to music. I was worried about killing a perfectly good ipod but gave the Otterbox a try. She's been using it for the last few weeks and loves it... no problems at all.She is using it with the H3 Waterproof Headphones. She did not like the wrap around frame but we could easily take that off and now it works great.
Very good quality for the money. Not a fast lens but satisfactory when the camera can be supported or when light is plentiful. Build quality is also very good and all operations are smooth and precise. Nicely augments the 18-50 Pentax kit lens that came with my dslr. With a tele-converter and a tripod this lens becomes a nice medium-long telephoto. I recommend this for those with a limited bankroll and a willingness to utilize a tripod or a solid rock when in the quest for crisp photographic results.
Utterly terrible experience - will not play songs after the first 3 seconds. Why would I roll back to WMA 10? Good grief. Customer service despicable - they will service it but want me to send UPS with a tracking number - all I want to do is throw it in the river and kiss my $100 goodbye. If I could rate it below zero - I'm not sure how low I could go.
This bag could be a bit larger and have more pockets. Quite small for the price. Just paying for the name on the bag!
The fit isn't *perfect* - but mine arrived kind of folded inside the package which may have given it's imperfect ripples here and there. However this thing is totally worth it to protect from dust, liquids, crumbs, etc.
Very happy with this lens. I am using it on a Sony NEX-7 with the LA-EA2 adapter which means it autofocuses as well. It is a nice size, stable lens which balances easily on the smallish Sony.
Logitech makes some great mice, and this is no exception. Plug it in and it works. Fits my hand well (typical size male hands). Buttons have a solid feel. You can turn the "clicks" in the scroll wheel on and off, which is a nice option depending on what you're scrolling. I'll be interested to see how long the batteries last.
I don't know where everyone is getting these cameras, but I purchased one a week ago from Amazon. It was the DCS-5300W. Or so it was sold to me as. However, once received I discoved I was sent from Tiger Direct, the 5300 only. No wireless!. I call Tiger Direct and they tell me the 5300W won't be available until June 11th and they cannot take back orders. I check Amazon again - and the camera is still being sold - but now at a higher price. Where are these cameras? I wish these distribution companies would sell what they advertise and only when it is available. What a mess.
TV arrived in one week. Delivery guy helped me get it up the stairs and into the livingroom and this was just the normal "free" delivery. Television is amazingly simple to set up.Movies are incredible on this tv. Standard Def TV is okay - still messing around with setting and hookups for this.The television is beautiful. Classy. Black. Not too bulky.
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 purchased one of these on ebay. When it arrived, you could clearly hear the sound of the motor through the speakers (if you turn down the volume to zero, only the motor sound is left and it's QUITE loud. I complained and sent it back. They sent another. This time it not only has the SAME motor sound but ALSO static in the left speaker. This product is complete garbage, I've had two of them and they were both broken in the same way!I don't know what causes the static. It sounds a little like the clipping you hear when an amplifier can't deal with the dynamic range of a song (the static is in the loud, exciting parts of music.) I would encourage EVERYONE to stay as far away from this product as possible. I'm sending this one back for a refund!
Like many other readers, I felt there were too many unanswered questions. The ending was silly.
I purchased a set of these for my mother for the inflated Radio Shack price of $100. They are available at Costco for about $40. Although the product has it's good points, overall it's a failure in my eyes due to the aftermarket 'gotchas' that you're not aware of until you've spent the money.The first issue is the batteries which are proprietary and installed permanently in a replaceable plastic cover. These are only available from TV Ears and cost me $28.00 including shipping and tax. Two batteries....$28.00. I wrote to TV Ears and commented on this obvious post sale rip off and, of course, have not received a response. The second issue is it's reliability. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. No reason, just static. Even with fresh batteries. The third issue is the charging stand. The contacts are so poorly designed that if they are not set into the stand 'just so' there is no connection and no charging action.Their Web site is not helpful, and only puts a positive spin on everything. Don't bother calling their tech. support number, they're clueless. Like everything else being made today, it's easier to toss it and buy new than to hassle the batteries or repair. I'm going to be looking for something else for her while she's struggling with these.
I purchased this to amplify my voice going outbound to my system architect's home office, and that part seems to work. However, there seems to be some background noise from this headset, though it might be from the fax unit (Brother MFC-665CW). However, I haven't "heard" a complaint from my system architect yet, so mission accomplished.
I love buying these. Convienient, easy, I don't have to waste gas to go to gamestop, and I don't waste plastic buying the ones there. Just wish I didn't have to put in my card every single time. The only reason it loses a star.
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.
I bought these speakers based on reviews posted here. I am very dissapointed with the sound quality. I have a set of Cyber Acoustic 3001 3 piece speakers (2 satellites and a subwoofer) and they sound many times better and cost about the same. I do not recommend these speakers for any music or audio.
in general I start reading the one star reviews in Amazon in order to see commonality of the worst case with the product. Yes, this is not a top tip quality cable but it's okay not actually it is not a piece of garbage. It's quality and integrity is pretty okay for cable that is only a few bucks. Don't worry about if it is carry 1080P signal. There is no problem with any HD resolutions. I highly recommend this cables for regular use.
The sirius stb2 boombox has excellent sound and is sold packaged together with the companion tuner as a limited edition package for about 119.99 on line,at circuitcity.The unit listed on amazon is for the boombox only.Beware there is alot of price gouging on this unit.Further this model is being discontinued,and is being closed out at radioshack.Good deals may also be found on ebay.The boombox has excellent bass punch,and clean highs for a compact unit.There are no tone controls to drop the bass,a minor drawback.There is no place to stow the antenna.I wish the antenna was built in.Xm has been able to do this on several of their portables.Well i took advantage of the christmas sales and got the complete package for 89 bucks.Shop around if possible and please make sure you purchase from a retailer that has defective return privleges of at least 30 days.Thank you from Stewart L. 2/5/07
the product displays the picture greatly but i can not recieve sound can some one help me
So far my experience (over the past three months) has led me to the conclusion that I have bought the best photo printer I could have for the money. I did extensive research, read all the reviews, and settled on this model only after careful consideration.It all paid off when I installed this beautiful machine on my computer and printed off the first picture. I used the low speed USB connection, although it has been noted that a USB2 also exists. I was unsure if my computer would handle the USB2. Anyhow, I found the printing speed to be excellent even using the normal USB. The software installation proceeded smoothly, the setup of the printer was intuitive, and the output was extremely high quality, exceeding my expectations, on the very first try.I have been using the printer frequently since I first installed it. I normally use the Canon Photo Paper Pro, and have been consistently delighted by the results. I have not run out of any ink yet, but I must be getting close by now. People who see the photos I have printed remark that they look like processed photographs.I should point out that I use Photoshop to clean up every photo before I print it, and I try to go with a resolution of at least 600 dpi to achieve photo-quality output. Any higher than that, and the storage size of each photo gets pretty huge. The color balance has been superb; no overweighting of any particular type of ink.One of my pet peeves of inkjet printers, and I have owned many, is that the nozzles tend to clog over time and the output starts to have horizontal lines in it. I have not noticed that at all with the Pixma. The ink pots do NOT have the print heads in them, as HP and many others do. Instead there is a separate, replaceable print head. I like this, because it keeps down the cost of each ink pot, and allows the user to easily replace the print head when it really needs it. The printer seems to have a cleaning cycle that is very frequent, which must account for the fact that I have never had to initiate a cleaning cycle manually and why I can walk over to my computer and print a photo without having to worry about whether or not I will be wasting high-end photo paper on mediocre output.There are 8 separate ink pots. I like this because you only need to replace them as they run out, rather than replace a single, expensive, multi-color cartridge that costs an arm and a leg.This is also a very nice looking printer, unlike most I have seen. The design is sleek enough that you would not mind having it prominently visible in your office. It is fairly quiet in operation, and I have had no problems of paper misfeeds or jams whatsoever.One comment, which probably goes without saying, but if you're not a print expert you may not realize it: You would not want to use this as your only printer. Keep your cheapie for normal text and the like, and reserve this for photographs only. You will waste precious high-quality ink and wear out the print head needlessly if you try to make this your sole printer.If you are interested in outstanding quality photo prints for a very reasonable price, I highly recommend you take a look at this printer. I cannot find anything to complain about yet!UPDATE 4/21/06: I have now been using this printer regularly for about 6 months. I am extremely impressed by the quality and reliability of the unit over that time period. It has never dried out like all my other inkjet printers, never had to be manually re-primed, and never had to be rebooted. I continue to rate this item FIVE STARS especially for the money.
Its only 3 bucks less than purchasing them on Xbox Live but it works exactly the same. Completely worth it.
I got the Maxtor One Touch III drive about 5 or 6 months ago, and from the moment I got it, it performed flawlessly. Then, as of about a week and a half or two weeks ago, it started crashing intermittently.At first, it crashed every other day or so, but for the last two or three days, it has escalated to the point that the drive is now crashing every thirty minutes to an hour.
I've owned my Coolpix 950 for over six months now, and it was one of the best investments I've made. The imaging is astounding. I could read the numbers on football players on a T.V. in the background, of a dimly lit bar. I read the reviews in P.C. Mag which said if you want 35mm quality you had to have a camera with 2.1 megapixels, but this baby exceeds the quality of a 35mm. Two things though, The software leaves a lot to be desired, and the flash ram is way to small if you want high quality pictures in any quantity. The 8 megabyte flash ram that comes with the camera will give you 8 high quality pictures. But if you boost it (we bought an 80 megabyte flash ram by SanDisk which is totally compatible) you'll be able to take more pictures than you'll ever need or want. We went to Paris in June and took over 300 pictures (high quality), and the Camera still had a couple of hundred left. You probably don't need the 80 megabyte, but I think you would want the 32 megabyte.Also, while your at it get yourself some AA rechargeable batteries (also high quality), because you'll go through AA's like they are going out of style. People love to see what you have taken in the little LCD screen and it really chews up the batteries. Also, the flash will use them up! If your going to use this as a web publishing tool you couldn't find a better one. I recommend that you use a real digital imaging tool like Photoshop, or MS Imaging. The flash gives most people red eyes (real evil looking) and you'll need to brush that out with a good imaging tool. Also, you can magnify your images 2 or 3X's and not lose quality, and with a good imaging tool you can crop it, lighten, darken, change color, and make thumbnails with a couple of clicks. Hint: Nikon View is cumberson to work with but you can speed up the downloading by using it away from your browser. Load direct from file, instead of from file open from browser then you can choose from the thumbnails (right click the thumbnail, choose copy)then paste it into Word,Powerpoint or Photoshop. If you use Powerpoint, you have a built in slide show. Good Luck!...you'll love it!
Good replacement battery. I have not noticed any difference from the original. The sticker they put on the battery did not line up with the edges of the battery though, so it makes the battery cover door hard to close and the adhesive of the sticker is not the kind that comes off with the sticker.
Great product for any motorcycle rider that wants to incorporate an applicable Garmin GPS onto their motorcycle. It works flawlessly with my SP 2610.
EXPERIENCE: Hooking this hub up was super simple, I connected the power to the hub, connected the data cable, and then the many USB devices. Because this USB hub is self-powered, that means that each USB device is getting all the power it needs. Again, because this USB hub is self-powered, the computer does not need to be on to charge the USB devices! This hub supports both USB 1.1 (12Mbits/second) and USB 2.0 (480Mbits/second). Which is a good thing because, most USB devices now days require a 480Mbit connection, in order to get anything done in time.Because this hub is so small, the wires tend to want to yank it off of the desk. So I used my super man solution to everything electronics, double sided tape, YES! When the USB hub is all connected up, you will see green LED lights for the ports. It is a nice green glow that looks good, but not so bright to be annoying.CONCLUSION: I like the color of the D-link hub, as it pretty much matches my SMC Baracade router. Having 7-ports in a USB hub is just an awesome thing, I love how fast the transfer rate is, and I love the green glowing port LED's. With it being self-powered, I no longer have to leave my computer on to charge a USB device. So far I have not had any problems with it, and I give this hub a 5 out of 5.
Shipped & received it very quickly. Great price for a good item. Priced out other hdmi cords and found some as high as $49.99. For this price, you can't beat it. Very,very happy customer.
It is wonderful that it plays MPEG2 and DIVX. I have Beyond TV to record tv shows and this is the perfect player to allow me to watch these shows. I use MPEG VCR to edit out the commercials in minutes and then I can burn to disc. I don't have to render for hours to a dvd format. This player was just what I needed...and at such a great price!
Cable does what it says it will do....charge and sync the iPhone 5, mini-iPad, and 4th gen iPad. I own all three and this cable works on all of them. The fit seems a little snug (lightning connector), but hopefully this will not cause any issues down the road. At 1/3 the price of Apple's, it's a good buy.
I have been using these labels for years now and have never had a bad result. The labels are easy to apply to the CD and the quality of print from the glossy is superior to the matte finish. If you are looking for a high quality product, this is one option.
Does the job, a tether would be nice for the price of a piece of plastic. Seriously it probably only cost 7 cents to make would a 3 cent tether kill ya Canon.
Tried to use this with both my and my wife's Toshiba laptops. Performance erratic and flaky; stops and starts without rhyme or reason; worked in some usb ports, not in others.Very comfortable to hold and move, but erratic acceleration and performance = pure frustration.
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.
What a piece of junk! The Visor Deluxe I purchased stopped syncing with my computer using the USB cradle. When first received, it worked great, but now after only 2 weeks the Visor freezes and I would have to reset and/or pull batteries out to reset. I liked the concept of expansion slot, but the Visor needs to be more reliable. I'm returning the Visor for a refund because I expect more for the money one must shell out for the unit and accessories. I'm very disappointed.
This camera is ok for the price you are paying. Actually images are good if there is enough light hence good for outside photography. But it is really bad for inside where you don't have enough light. Flash is not so powerful as it is powered by only two AA batteries as compared to other cameras which is powered by 4 AA or company's lithium batteries.But I would say one of the best in the price range.
This does everything you ever wanted! Go to google and search for it and find thousands of rav reviews!!
I've owned several of these in different sizes .... well made, sturdy and good value. This is not a cheaply made product. You won't be disappointed. I even have one of the larger ones that I use over the end of the ball head on my Manfrotto Tripod. Can't say enough good about these and the many uses you can find for them other than protecting a lens.
mine just arrived today and it was packaged well and just what i expected except there is no straw...which is not a big deal to me
This system is an unbeliveable upgrade to your crappy home theatre system. Each of those little speakers can go up to 100 watts of power handling. Although small, they are probably louder than your bookshelf speaker, although these would not be nearly anything without the sub. The sub can handle very very high amounts of bass, this is the best sub you will see. This is the best speaker system of all time, this is half off right now, the price is normally double, don't miss your chance, I know I didn't.
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.
I think that anyone that has a cd player should indeed buy this. It will really keep your cds looking great and they will play forever. If you don't have these cloths, you need to get them. trust me, you will not be sorry and some day you will thank me for this!
This is an all-round excellent player. The playback is pretty flawless and the picture quality is extremely high. It's also very inexpensive - a bit incongruous considering the excellent overall file compatibility. So far it has played every disc and every format that I have thrown at it including home-brewed CDs, DVD+-RWs, DivXs, SVCDs, ISOs and MP3s) - it plays everything my computer plays, no lie!!For me though, the key feature is the built-in PAL to NTSC converter. The high-quality conversion means that I can simply pop in a PAL DVD, say Nigella Bites or Naked Chef (purchased from amazon.co.uk and frustratingly and inexplicably unavailable in North American NTSC format), and watch it on my TV without hassle and without losing any sound or image quality.It's also very simple to make it a region free player: just a press a couple of buttons on the remote and you're done - Google for details.A couple of nice details: it's much slimmer and far more stylish than the (few) other players that offer built-in PAL/NTSC conversion; plus the firmware is upgradable.Solid 10 out of 10.
This product is GREAT! Just ordered four nights ago, shipped the next day, arrived today. These cords work just as well as any other $10+ HDMI you'd buy at a department store. I am very happy with my purchase and have been telling as many people as I can about this deal. They're brand new and inexpensive. Definitely not "cheap". If you're looking to save some money and wait only a few business days (I didn't even have to pay shipping), buy this cord! I risked it and bought two right off the bat. Worth it and so glad I did!
Ok I don't know how much I can say about this product.. It does what it's suppose to do, it was a good price, I would buy from this seller again.
WOW,WOW THis thing is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!&lt;(&iquest;)&gt;Its DA BOMB BUT IT
I buyed this memory for my notebook a Compaq Evo N1020v and it works fine. I recommend it.
The printer arrived in the advertised time and in goog shape. I am very pleased woth my purchase and would highly reccommend this merchant.
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.
As a wireless router, it's one of the worse out there. New out of the box, it gets one star. Several years ago I flashed the firmware with DD-WRT, disabled the wireless and it makes a great gigabit switch for my home media server and NAS! Now it's a five star device! :)
This is way better than driving somewhere and buying a card. Also better than buying it through xbox because you save a couple of books. Not that much but it's something.
This is a great mower, quick assembly, smooth cutting. My only complaint: I thought it was made in USA and found out it was made in China! Wish vendor would have said so in the product info.
I had this player for about four months and it was my first portable CD player. It wasn't that good, but I thought it was ok because I didn't know any better. That is, until this player completely quit on me out of nowhere and I bought an AIWA player that's the same price as this one that's around 1,000 times better than this player.This Sony model has passable sound, but other than that, it skips almost constantly. I couldn't even walk down stairs without it making that skipping sound almost non-stop. The AIWA V-50 is a smaller player that's almost infinitely better. This Sony model doesn't even have a pause button!
great cable, works well, never had a problem with it. everything connects great, holds the other cables in very well :)
I am astounded at the incredible range of reviews for this book...either people loved it, as I did, or hated it. Do not read this book if you expect a plotted mystery thriller, a didactic or moral exquisition about life, or if you need to see yourself reflected in the characters in order to feel resonance with their situations (although how one cannot admire and love Harriet is beyond me). If you like language that evokes a period and an atmosphere with power that is only too rare in contemporary novel-writing, if you appreciate undecidability and tentative conclusions; in short, if you think art should imitate real life (why do we demand neat and tidy endings from stories when neat and tidy endings don't exist in reality?)...then sink into a comfy chair on a lazy summer's day with this book and just try to put it down.
The Link Depot 25' HDMI to HDMI cable was an awesome deal compared to the normal retail price. The picture quality was not comprimised by the lower price I paid!!!! Thumbs up to Link Depot!
I was optimistic about the Harmony Remote because I took Logitech's "Remote Test Drive". During the "Test Drive", all of my components were listed and would appear to work with the Harmony. Unfortunately, after I bought the remote and found the devices not working, Logitech said they do not have the codes for these particular devices. One device was an iPod with the IR dock and the other was an older AV Receiver. Additionally, the software was cumbersome and the ergonomics of the remote are fair at best--the channel and volume buttons are small and curved which makes them uncomfortable to use. If you have the original remotes for ALL of your devices, the Harmony can learn from them. Overall, I am disappointed in Logitech's Harmony remote. I would not recommend this remote!
As long as you are comfortable navigating the online remote set up, this remote works wonders for a multi-component living room. I have it hooked up to my TV, my HDMI switcher, my DVD recorder, my DVD player/sound system and my Cable DVR. It does need to be recharged about once every week or two and needs to remain pointed at all the components for a second or two when starting or stopping an activity, but having only one remote is definitely worth it.
I've had this camera for 6 months. 4 of those months have been spent fighting with Sony to service it.Stay far, far, far away.
The card as worked pretty well for me, I haven't run any speed tests, but I'm able load programs off of it, with no lag on my EEE PC 900, which is what I bought it for.
Mine works great and was very affordable. Just what was advertised. I'm happy with it and would buy from this seller again.
I was very reluctant when I saw so many rant posts about this camera, but I decided to go with my guts and made the purchase anyway. To my dismay, the camera worked great! It took good and bright pictures outdoor, and when indoors, you just attach the flash and voila! It takes great pictures indoors too. The people who are complaining that this camera isn't good just needs to read the manual. I read the manual, and it worked perfect for me.For such a low price, this camera is worth every buck. And PS, because i am always on the go, so this camera being so small is really convenient.
This cd player has stuck w/ me for seven years now and I haven't had any issues. Superb sound, bass especially, treble, everything. I do need to upgrade here pretty soon. However, I am very attached currently so I'm delaying. Whoever said this system is garbage can suck my d***. I highly recommend tthis product to anyone looking for a quality cd player. Rock on.
This is our first GPS. Chose this unit based on the recommendation of a friend who has had several other units in the past and now uses this one. We got it primarily for my wife, who has great difficulty with maps and directions. She has used it locally in North Carolina and we have used it on several long trips to neighboring states. She isn't very comfortable with computer type tech items and has had no problems at all using it. Screen is big enough to be very usable while driving. Points of interest is very complete and accurate. The phone numbers provided for points of interest is a nice feature. Recalculates routes very quickly if you deviate from your original route. Is also a nice feature that the whole US is loaded into the unit. Hasn't gotten us lost yet.
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.
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.
I bought this card as a gift so did not really used it. Will ask the user about the his experience and will come back.
I'm going to simply copy and paste the same review I left the Memorex Double Layer 50pack Spindle, seeing as to how I tried almost every DVDr in the market. It is absolute criminal how they can get away with selling this worthless product. I went through almost every DVD-/+R there was in stores, and every single one proved to be absolute garbage. Let me start by saying that these Memorex brand discs were the first I tried. 10 burns later, not a single darn operation was successful. I was constantly receiving error messages and never even got close to having one of these discs even read properly in a DVD player in general. After reading many websites, forums, FAQ's, etc, it was well established by everybody that Memorex is nothing more than a scam to take your money. These discs will never work. After these I purchased TDK, Sony, and even the normal Memorex 25 spindle pack that is overstocked at every Wal-Mart (now I know why) to no avail.Do yourself a favor and just get Verbatim brand discs. There cheap and 100% reliable. Like I said, I went through every disc and not a single one worked until I used Verbatim. It's either that, or the much more expensive Taiyo Yuden(JVC)..
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.
I've only used it once so far, but the card reader is a really nice deal because you don't need to turn your camera on to download the pictures or whatever to your computer; which is a big deal for travelers! Also, it comes with a small carrying case, nice bonus!
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.
I took this card on a long trip and never changed the memory card. Never had any problems with extreme cold and heat seen on this trip.
I am just finishing up my 3rd 50-pack of these Memorex DVD +R media. I have not experienced any errors during any of my burning sessions. I highly recommend this media for those backing up their entire DVD collection. (I am using an HP CD/DVD burner).
Forget all these weird little speakers for PCs you buy at Office Mega stores... get a pair of these Monitor 30s. They are well shielded to go next to your monitor and they sound good, especially for the price. These are real near-field monitors, the sound quality will not disappoint you!Important, you'll need a power amp to drive them, and Amazon has the perfect solution: ThePyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3. I sit this little powerplant right on my desk, and it drives these Polk Monitors perfectly. Best of all, I can change volume in an instant with one knob, instead of hunting around my system tray for the Sound Control Panel and trying to lower volume 13 mouse-clicks later. This setup will sound good and natural, not boxy. You can add the Polk PSW10 powered subwoofer later if you like as well.
I have had this little beauty (in pink) for about 2 months now and I love it. I am a casual music lover so the 4gb drive is more then enough for me. I love how easy it is to use and the sound is wonderful. I would recommend that you invest in the in ear head phones because the ones that come with the player really become uncomfortable with long wear. The only reason this is given 4 starts rather then five is because I think it is a little pricey if one takes in the fact that you can get 11 more gb for only 50 more dollars. So it isn't really a great value for the money. But if that doesn't bother you and you want a stylish, awesome player, go for the ipod mini. You won't be dissappointed. Nothing else out there currently can touch it in cool factor.
You won't see a different in the quality of your iPod music when you use a gold plated gas injected USB cable to transfer the songs from your computer to your iPod! its a digital signal. Why should the HDMI be any different? Stick with this, clear and simple, if you want to read on, be my guest:I purchased an HDTV 1080p TV with true color support about 2 weeks ago and a PS3 about 3 weeks ago. I had my PS3 hooked up with a $130 monster cable because the guy at the store convinced me it would make a difference in my picture.While surfing the web, reading video and audiophile reviewers comment about HDTV related stuff, long story short I came across the cable debate and thought I'd test it out myself. I hooked up the PS3 with the monster cable, played clips of Black Hawk Down in Blu Ray, then hooked it up with this cheap cable. No difference at all. I guarantee you I am so picky with the picture and sound aspect of home theatre (well isn't that the point of home theater!) and would not subsidize quality to save a few bucks.The picture is exactly the same as the monster cables picture. For those who complain about durability:First off, the cables more durable then the monster cable. The monster cable was so thick it began to angle itself on the HDMI connection port. All that unnecessary crap was weighing it down and bending the connector port. Secondly, you don't say hey check out my super durable ultra quality HDMI cable that does the same thing as a $5 cable, you do that with cars and clothes, not cables. Therefore the performance is what should count not the brand name. Thirdly, digital signals have no loss, no matter how bad the cable is. This cables quality isn't bad, its actually very good, but assuming it was so bad that it was crap, the picture simply would not go through instead of going through poorly.Injecting gas and having 10 coats of plastic around the cable won't increase the bandwidth of it, either. Only the HDMI version certification can do that. An HDMI 1.1 monster cable has the same bandiwdth as a $10 HDMI 1.1 cable because its meant to support the expected bandwidth requirements of an HDMI 1.1 unit/tv/ps3, etc. The same goes with HDMI 1.2, 1.3, etc.
Very comfortable keyboard that's easy on the hands. Has a nice click to the keys and can be adjusted to tilt up at the front. The only weirdness is the lack of LED lights on the keyboard that indicate the CAPS, SHIFT LOCK keys are on. Instead, a message flashes on the computer screen when those keys are engaged. Mouse is comfortable and a nice, large size. I had one of these before and broke the space bar.
I am a big Steren Python fan. Their cables look and feel like high quality, and they work just fine. I use them with all my audio equipment.But this particular cable has a problem. One I never seen before, and certainly not in a Steren.The RCA plugs are loose in the jacks. They stay in the jacks as long as there's no pull on them, but the slightest tug and they fall right out. Very strange. As I said, I've never had this problem before with any RCA plug.
The two cables I ordered arrived fast and, based on the initial testing, work just fine, despite the super low price.
My iPod earbuds slip out of my ears when I walk/run, so I tried the Coby isolation earbuds, Sony MDR-J10 Clip-on Style Stereo Headphones, and Panasonic MDR-J10 Clip-on Style Stereo Headphones, as well as others, to no avail. Finally, I've found earphones that stay in place when I walk/run. The sound quality is better than the Coby, Sony, and Panasonic ones I've mentioned, so that's yet another plus for these. So far they've held up through marathon training for this year.
code 10, drive won't start.lacie only willing to fix drive as it's still under warranty.they won't recover your data.400 GB of files, goodbye.summary: $100 drive, looks great. will cost you hundreds to recover your data when it goes ...
The box says "Ultra Secure Fit" which couldn't be further from the truth. The bendable, rubbery ear "clip" barely touches the top or your ear (not where your ear meets your head, but the top of the entire ear) and often causes the buds to work themselves out of your ear. Running with these is a joke. They're worse than just-the-bud style of earphones because the clip prohibits the bud from going too deep in your ear and they often fall out and just hang there. Also, maybe my hearing is going bad, but the drivers sound worse than previous models of the in-ear fontopias. Not enough bass, weak sound and generally quieter than before. The real burn is that they're $10 more than the ear bud style. Avoid these earphones unless you have gigantic ears (it's nearly 1.75" from the middle of the earbud to the top of the rubber clip).
Folks,This is a great DVD player played almost everything I threw in!!Only reason I returned this back due to its FF/REW speeds it can only go upto 8x...
Love it! I've gotten so used to using the stylus on the tablet while watching the screen. When using pressure sensitive settings in Photoshop, it gives much better control than when just using a mouse. Moreover, the ability to customize the buttons on the tablet make frequently used commands or keystrokes so very handy. Sure, it would be heaven to be able to draw on the image itself, but, for the money, this sure is great!
I bought these here from Amazon Jan. 8, 2008. Let me tell you, these cables have held up well running from my AV receiver to TV running 1080p. Have never had a hiccup from them.
I needed an extra USB cable for my Pentax digital camera to take on the road and the I-USB7 USB Cable filled the bill. The cable is as well built as the original that came with the camera. The only physical difference observed is the camera side plug body is a bit thicker than the OEM. However, this in no way affects the functionality of the cable.
People say all cards are the same, but hey that's there opinion, I say you go out and spend some large dollars on a camera then cut cost by buying a cheap card? I want to be sure that I have the best card on the market that can keep up with the camera, (before you buy this card you should do your homework and then make your selection, DO NOT let sales people or reviews sway your selection, use reviews as a guide) I have been very pleased with this card, it is fast and I TRUST that it will not fail me, if you find a card out there that you feel the same way, then by all means get it.
I recently purchased the PDC 640 Plus as a replacement for my Kodak EZ200.I am very pleased with the camera in general, but there are a few things that keep it short of perfection.PROS8 MB Card holds a lot of picturesGood picture quality (if set on highest resolution)Auto Focus LensCrisp, Clear LCD ScreenGreat battery lifeVery easy to use (you hardly have to read the manual)CONSYou cannot add a Smart Media card higher than 8 MB (8 MB cards are very hard to find.)It takes about 10 seconds to warm up when you first turn it onFlash could be better (though it works in most cases)Pictures look distorted when displayed on TV screenSerial cable transfer is SLOW (but you can always get an adapter)Software is worth nothing (I use Adobe instead)Overall, I think that this camera is a must for anyone looking to buy a starter camera that is within their budget.
The audio and electronics work well as advertised. However, they have ignored a serious mechanical weakness in the headset construction. I have owned 2-3 of these devices and twice now one of the arms on the headset has broken. Last time I bought a new one because their warranty/replacement/repair service is as bad as it can be. If it breaks, don't bother. Just buy a new one. The disgusting part of all this is the fact that the mechanical weakness could be obviated with a simple tweak at the factory, which the Chinese engineers would be more than happy to accommodate. They need to have installed a stress relief at the point of juncture of the arm and the base. It would be that simple. They could even charge another $5 for a 5-cent fix. So, it will probably work well for you for a year or so, but be prepared to junk it and buy a replacement soon thereafter.
I tried a different brand within the same price and specs and didn't like all the noise, so I returned it and got the DSC-H7. The only thing I wish it had (besides some of the features of the DSC-H9) is the ability to shoot in the RAW format. My older camera that I had before this one had a firmware update, but this one does not. Hopefully Sony will make this feature available soon!
The quality of the webcam is great, but it is not made for all laptops. I have a Dell Inspiron 1150. My Laptop is too thick to clamp the webcam onto. This was a gift given to me from a friend who is serving our country overseas. I greatly appreciate the gift. I have to try to figure out how to clamp the cam onto my computer inorder to use it, so I can communicate with him. It works great for him and this is why he bought this one for me.
I purchased the Lightweight Stereo Headphones (HP-200F) September 18, 2006 as a replacement for the default Apple earbuds that came with my Ipod. During my first night of using the HP-200F, they worked fine. I was actually impressed by their sound quality, particularly given their extremely reasonable price. However, the very next day, the audio in the left headphone began to cut in and out. I could only fix it by moving the cord around and holding it in an awkward position. I must reiterate that at this point I had had the headphones for less than a full day, I did not drop them or damage them in any way. While this was barely tolerable, I continued to use them because as I said, the sound quality was good, the price was right, and I had no other headphones. On the evening of the 20th, two days after my inital purchase, I attempted to listen to my Ipod using these headphones, only to discover that not only was the left earpiece cutting out, but now the right one was as well. Even after continued manipulation of the cord position, I could only recover slight audio in the right earpiece. These headphones suffered complete failure TWO DAYS after I purchased them. No matter how cheap the price, this is unacceptable. I've purchased a variety of Maxell products in the past, and I've always been reasonably satisfied with them. However, this experience has turned me off the brand for good.
Tested the battery yesterday in preparation for a trip...the "low battery" warning came on after 2 hrs of dvd playing (w/ headphones in), but the dvd played for 3 hrs and 10 min. Hope the battery continues to hold power!Wanted to load divx files and other video onto a SD/MMC card to extend run time (in theory), but divx files only play when saved onto a dvd. They do look good, but my thought was the physical running of a dvd is what uses up the battery so fast. Called Philips about this...was told that the only video you can run off a SD/MMC would be MPEG4 files. Haven't tried that yet, so don't know. Would be nice if that was in the manual though - it does not specify what type of video you can run.
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.
I'm using this AP, along with a Netgear 802.11g PC Card to test streaming live/recorded TV to other parts of my house. Seems like a capable product even if I didn't use the 108Mbps feature.However, be sure to update the firmware or the AP might not work correctly. When I first received it, configuration was easy enough but it had trouble working with my Netgear and HP Centrino notebook. Both notebooks will get a signal and even connect be failed to obtain an IP address from my network's DNS server. A firmware upgrade solved the problem and the AP now streams TV realibly from my living room to the kitchen.I noticed that there is are hordes of wireless APs around my house, I guess most neighbours are using some form of 802.11 wireless as well. However, this D-Link AP is able to function correctly abeit all the other APs around (2 using the same channel as mine I've found).Overall, recommended if you want a good AP. Just be sure to update the firmware.
Had the hair dryer 6 months kept it clean from lint and it worked very well, after 6 months of use it burned-up, I know it's probably under warranty, but who wants to fool with it.
I had this for approximately 2 years. It worked fine for couple of months but suddenely started to activate the alarm without any disturbances. One day I left my laptop attached the alarm in my office for about half an hour. During this period, the alarm was activated and I was embarrased to face my office workers. This is without increasing the sensitivity of the alarm. I sent it back to Targus and they were nice enough to give me a new alarm. But after several months, it started the same problem.So, now I am afraid to use this security system with my laptop. But I did not face problems like changing the combination by its own. You can use it without the alarm activation (i.e: without batteries) but the cable is so thin, it is not recommended to protect any valubles.
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 bought this recorder for use in voice dictation. I was aprehensive about the accuracy, but decided to take a chance. I am glad I did. I dictate anywhere, then translate at home. It is necessary to speak clearly and with distinct articulation, but if you do, the translations are very accurate. I tend to dictate 1 to 2 full pages at a time, which I then proof-read after the translation. Even with the correction time, it takes half the time it would have if I type.
I have to disagree with the other reviewers on this one, I love this case so much that when I lost it I went out and bought another one! I just need a case that will provide my camera with some protection when it is thrown into a larger bag with other stuff that might scratch it. This is definitely not your carry-all camera bag, its just big enough for the camera and maybe an extra memory card and thats about it; perfect for me :)
This is a fantastic machine. We used it on a 4200 mile vacation trip and it performed 99% perfectly. We had two glitches. One was when it told us the correct off-ramp but the number of the ramp was wrong.And going through Salt Lake City with very quick freeway transitions it couldn't keep up with them.We used it to find motels, gas stations, post offices, etc.I would also like to see a way of mounting it to the dash instead of the windshield. It weighs two pounds.
I compare this HDMI cable with a much more expensive one from Bestbuy, connecting PS3 to my 28'' monitor. It turns out to be no difference, so I return the cable from bestbuy.
I purchased this case to carry my Pentax Optio W30 digital camera, as I wanted a high quality leather case. I own several other Lowepro products, so am fully satisfied with their quality. This camera fits in the Napoli 20 like a glove. Prior to purchase, I had almost opted for the Napoli 10, and am glad that I went with the 20 instead. I hadn't ever owned a case with a magnetic closure clasp before, so was somewhat concerned if it would stay closed properly. I'm pleased to say that this has not been an issue at all. Overall, even though the price was a bit expensive, the overall quality and design make up for it.
Very easy to hook up and use. Saves money on having to replace a perfectly good TV just to hook up a DVD player and game console.
I just received my mouse and it's great. I previously had the Targus Mini-mouse but the stupid cord on it broke after only 3 months of use and I paid the same amount for it as this one!!! This mouse is much better---it feels nice to use and the clicking is very soft as compared to my laptops scroll pad. My friend has had hers for the whole year and it's still working great. The fact that the receiver clicks into the bottom of it it also handy for travel---as I am constantly moving about between home and my school classes. I would highly recommend this mouse.
Those of us paying tuition really don't usually have money to throw around at non-essentials, like an expensive hard drive based mp3 player that houses our entire music collection. As cool as that would be, we're talking about shelling out (at the very least, for a used model) between $200 & $300. So what can we do? Consider the Creative MuVo Mircro N200...starting at just $65. And it does so much more than just play your music.Think about a USB flash drive that will not only allow you to carry your assignments and important documents around with you, but will also play any mp3 or wma song stored on it. In addition, listen to FM radio, record from the radio, and store hours of lectures and voice using the built in mic. Oh yeah, you'll do all that for under $70. The 256 MB (approx. 18 hours of voice recording time or 4.5 hours of music) model sells at Amazon.Com for $65. If you have the extra cash, upgrade to the 512 MB or 1GB model. This reviewer bought the 512 MB version at Amazon.Com for $109 only to discover the 1GB model at the highly rated B & H Photo Video online store (bhphotovideo.com) for $104.95 a few days later. Yes, I'm kicking myself.Here's the nitty gritty.Aesthetics/Usability: Beautiful device. It's stylish, yet inconspicuous. Only three buttons and a rocker switch make it incredibly easy to use disconnected from your computer, and the fact that it requires no special software to load files makes it as simple as using a traditional USB flash drive. 5/5 stars in that department.Features: This device is jam packed. Along with what has been previously mentioned, this Mp3 player can also record from any other audio source via a line in jack directly to mp3 format. This opens up the possibility of using an external microphone for voice recordings, etc. Four onboard EQ presets (Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Pop) as well as the ability to create custom 5 band EQ configurations give fantastic sound quality.Unfortunately, there is no way to adjust the recording quality when using the built in mic, which only allows for mediocre recordings. 4.75/5 starsTechnical Specs: The entire unit is virtually weightless at 0.8 ounces and is only 2.6 inches by 1.3 inches, with depth of only one half inch. This thing will go anywhere you want it to. When the backlight is engaged, there is faint but slightly noticeable sound that can be distracting. Creative says this can be corrected via a firmware update available at creative.com. Battery life is at least 15 hours on one AAA size battery. 4.75/5 starsIncluded Accessories: An armband, stereo headphones, optional music management software, one AAA battery, a line in cable, a USB cable, and a very cool molded rubber carrying case with a belt clip are all included in the box. This is pretty much an unparalleled accessory package. 5/5 starsFinal Rating: After taking into account aesthetics, usability, features, technical specifications, and the accessories included with the product, it has been given a final average rating of 4.88 out of 5 stars. Excellent.
good DVD playback. I use s-video so I can't coment on upscaling features. I mainly use the USB support for divx movies which works great. I give it 4 stars because it didnt work with my corsair flash drive, I went and bought a pny flash drive and it works great. Also it doesnt have good support for long filenames through USB, it just cuts the end off.
The past version of the DT770 were harsh, unclear, hazy and nasty on the upper region. They fixed that with the limited edition 32 ohm version and turned the headphone into a seriously incredible experience.The upper region is incredibly smooth and balanced, never harsh at all even with sibilant tracks I've come to avoid in the past. The midrange is immensely spacious and more 3 dimensional by a significant degree over its counterparts. It does not sound like a typical closed headphone, it has a good deal of air to it and separation qualities are excellent for a closed back design. The leather pads suck, spend the extra cash for the velours instead.This headphone performs great for gaming in FPS games and showcases a good deal of pinpoint accuracy. Shocking! Not many audiophile headphones lately have this feature. Movies and media are excellent due to the set not being at all harsh in any way, surprisingly open and clear everywhere.The bass and low end is astronomically responsive. Seriously. Show me another headphone that can respond to low end EQ THIS MUCH. You can go from hardly nothing, to TOO DANG MUCH in the best of ways without it going out of control in a sonic sense of the word. With a bass booster, the DT770 ANV can be considered a bass heads dream come true. Yet, at 32 ohm? No way, this is one of the best headphones ever produced. Bar none. I've reviewed so many headphones in my time and own a gargantuan amount of the most expensive cans out there. Why is the DT770 ANV spending the most time on my head lately? Well, its super light and extremely comfortable, it is not harsh anywhere, its easily powered and requires light amplification to sound great, has decent isolation qualities that do not leak out too much at all, and lastly sounds nothing like a closed headphone. Its spacious and has air to the mid range.10/10 headphone. Can't believe how great this is. If you want to game, this is the headphone for you. Bullets rushing past are not painful in the slightest due to the forgiving upper region. Explosions are lush and broad, as the Bass on this headphone is very large and velvet like and can reach IMMENSELY deep. Its one of the best overall media headphones out there. Also, It will be the only studio monitoring or audio mixing headphone I will be recommending to experts in that field. Its perfect for them. You can wear it for hours without any issues but your ears will never get tired or fatigued nearly as fast as most other sets out there that are "so called studio monitors".
Before I purchased the QV-4000, some of my friends warned me that Casio had ample experience in digital technology, but none in optics. The warning was unnecessary. Casio buys its optics from Canon, and the pictures are stunning. As an early test, my wife took a picture of me from across the room. When I loaded it into the computer, I saw a tiny, pale blemish on one of my fingers. Thinking it an optical imperfection, I glanced at my hand. There it was. So. If you were told that digital cameras don't have enough resolution yet, consider that observation obsolete. Quite the contrary. If it weren't for digital processing, everyone posing for the QV-4000 would be well advised to first consult a dermatologist. Ok, it's not that bad, because Casio supplies a soft focus feature - but then there is a feature for everything.The camera is complicated; it's crammed with features few of us will ever use. Well, let me take that back, because I'm not a feature person. Let's just call it a feature person's paradise. All those features require documentation, and the documentation is replete but hard to use. The owner's manual warns against everything that corporate lawyers could think of. There are warnings against taking pictures while driving, or taking pictures while walking, for example. They wouldn't want you to bump into anything. In all the moronic warnings, there are some important ones, but these are rendered inconspicuous by the others. One inconspicuous but important warning is not to get it wet. No one would expect to hold the camera under running water, but the manual cautions against bringing the camera into the house after having it in the cold - or vice versa. Condensation is apparently enough to cause damage. So there you are. It's complicated, sophisticated, and fragile.My least favorite feature is the manual focus, which works through the digital display. Unfortunately the display is pretty small, so that it is hard to judge when something is truly in focus. Also, if the camera is not mounted on a tripod when manual focus is selected, one is forced to snap the picture while holding the camera at arms length. The alternative is to hold the camera in place and move one's face to it - but then there is no assurance that the camera hasn't moved too much. Oddly, one gets accustomed to all this, and, anyway, the automatic focus is robust enough to use for most purposes. One may choose a portion of the photograph on which the camera is to focus, so that the automation can be made to understand the photographer's intention. Automatic focus can be slightly imperfect, though, if the object is shiny metal.If it weren't for metal hydride rechargeables, the batteries would be more expensive than film. With the new batteries, however, pictures are so cheap that one may find one's self approaching photography differently. There is no reason to pass up a risky shot. If it doesn't turn out, send it to the bit bucket at no expense. The resulting collection of photographs could be noticeably less bland than those from film cameras. This is true of all digital cameras, of course, but with the 4.2 megapixel resolution, the pictures are worth taking.I use this camera for simple astro photography, and the manual focus arrangement is actually well suited to that purpose. The focusing inconvenience remains, but for astro work, focusing is always hard. The Casio has a bulb setting, allowing time exposures of any length, and that feature is great for imaging dim objects. In addition, there are a number of standard time exposures, the longest of which is 8 seconds. Pictures may be snapped remotely with an optional attachment, but the standard 10-second delay is adequate to damp out telescope vibrations from manual picture snapping. A noteworthy astro photo problem is that the camera requires light at power up, or it thinks its lens cap is on, and it won't cooperate. Thus, a flashlight comes in handy for power-up in the dark, but flashlights are frowned upon at star parties.In summary, the picture quality is unexpectedly good. The camera is complicated, and the operator must befriend it. Don't take it on a camping trip, because the technology is too delicate. Despite the Casio's foibles, most owners will likely learn to love it. I know I do.
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.
I have an HP that I use at the office and the problem with it is that it has one cartridge for all 3 colors. The CX5400 has tanks for each color. I like that. I like borderless photo printing and the ink isn't too expensive.My only qualms are that the CX5400 doesn't have a backlight on the lcd screen and it doesn't have EnergyStar to shut off when not in use.Other than that...it's a great product.
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.
Just two weeks after the 'returns window' closed this brush is shedding fibers that get churned up by the stylus and then disintegrate as dust into the grooves. I had an unbranded $10 brush like this before which did the same thing - I just thought it was because it was a cheap knock-off. I bought this one thinking that the $24 audioquest brand would be different- how wrong I was! It would be a great brush if it did not shed, but it does shed, so it's just so much trash.
I got this Sony Bravia in early January and after doing a lot of research on the internet an brick and mortar stores like C.C. and B.B. honestly I can say it was the best choice ever.The setup of my cable, digital channel, DVD and PS2 was a snap. It took a few minutes to recognize the NTSC and digital channels.Menus are very intuitive that I have not read the owner manuals yet.After almost 30 days checking LG, Sharp and Panasonic brands finally I went with this Sony Bravia with no second thoughts.Definitivelly I would strongly recomment this model over its competitors.
I purchased this case for the nano ipod and it hold the ipod, but when you go to plug in your earphones while the ipod is in the case, the plug will not fit. the case is not contoured correctly. the earphones we are using the the ones that came with the nano. This item will be returned.
As far as 35mm cameras go, this one's pretty good. It takes quite a great deal of patience and delicacy, but with this camera you can take some pretty good snappies. Way better quality than digitals plus some rockin ass effects!
I bought this lens for low light photography well the plus is it allows more light in than my EF70-50mm F.8 IS lens or my Sigma EX 18-50mm F.8 but it hunts in dark spaces in AF that is the minus. It will lock but by then it is usually to late. When shooting near wide open if you can't focus fast and accurately in concert photography you are sunk. I often use MF instead of AF. I can't use flash so I am forced many times to use MF. It is however very well built not L series well built but compared to the F.8 version it is a tank. It is also crystal clear too. So for me it is a trade off. The hunting in the lowest light is why it does not get the Th star.
The 4 GB Store 'n' Go USB Drive worked immediately on my machine with Windows 7. It's simple to drag-and-drop files that will NOT be encrypted. To store and encrypt files is where there were serious problems. When a file was placed in the encrypted area, I could not copy it and paste it anywhere else. It wouldn't paste into the encrypted or unencrypted areas anywhere on my computer. Also, executables in the encrypted area would not work. I was also not able to get the properties of encrypted files, such as date created, or time the file was modified. The file list is a specialized form, not the standard Windows format. I emailed Verbatim Tech Support and got a prompt response. I downloaded the software suggested by Verbatim, and it didn't work. I called Verbatim Tech Support, and the person tried to help, but the same error kept recurring. He suggested that I ship the unit back because of a firmware problem. I had already spent enough time, and I declined.
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.
I have had othger modems that fill up your running prigrams with awkward unnecesary filesThis oon eis simple and works and no fancy programsJust use xp built in fax program
This remote has a few nice features - LCD screen, online web interface, but I experienced major issues with this product.The recharging cradle didn't easily fit the remote - I had to use a weight on top of the remote to properly charge.A little after 1 year of mild to moderate use, my remote's infrared transmitter dies out. Now I can't use the remote at all.Finally, the remote doesn't allow much tweaking in the setup. The way my receiver is set up, I have to select DVD, then CD input to get sound and watch a DVD. The 880 remote would only pick DVD, then I have to manually select the CD input.Overall, I think this is an overrated remote. Beware the faulty hardware, as in my case the failing IR transmitter, which died out just after the warranty expired.
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 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 !
This Belkin cable was on sale, so I bought it, however I was very pleased to see the perfect un-spoolling with no snags or hang ups, even when I was 50ft away from the spool. I would definitely buy this product again!
My primary reason for purchasing this unit was to help my wife easily control the various AV components. Having so many remotes and buttons to push was a real source of frustration for her. Now, with one remote to control all of my AV equipment, my wife is happy and my coffee table is less cluttered. This unit works well, however, programming was a little more difficult than I first assumed. Most features can be programmed via the on-line functions however, not all of them. Therefore, don't throw away your old remotes; they may be needed to "teach" the Logitech certain modes.
HDMI cable did not work. Unfortunately, i did not bother to test it before I opened my walls to install it. Will stick to named brands next time.
I've been using this heaphone for about a week for at least 2-3 hours a day.Pros:-Although by all means its no comparision to bose or beats or other high end and expensive haedphone, it has a very nice sound qulity which is very impressive for a $21.00 headphone.-The bass its not too heavy and loud that would gave you a headache.-The cord is long enough (about 11.5") that I can move around without having to take them off.-I like the twist-action design, it makes it a bit flexible and more comfortable.-The cushioned headband is very nice.Cons:-It gets little bit hot for my taste.-The cushion is a bit small for my ears which makes it a bit of an issue for long time use but for this price I can live with that. I just have to take them off or re-position them on my ear every once in a while.-I would have liked it if the cord was little bit thicker. Probably the cord will not last more than 2-3 years but I guess for this price it doesn't matter that much.Overall, I have to say that this is an excellent pair of headphones at this price point. I gave it five star because of the price otherwise from the sound quality stand point it get more like 4 stars.
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!
I can hardly believe that I was able to buy this cable for so cheap!
It was easy to apply, everything you need to apply. Holding up well so far. I like this better than an actual physical contraption added to the back.
I ordered the memory module and ten days later it arrived. I thought the shipping was a little slow in comparison to other products that we had ordered from other vendors through amazon, but it was in the general time frame promised. The memory module was installed into our computer and it works like a champ so far without any problems.
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 64MB Secure Digital 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've owned it for over a couple of months now and very satisfied! I'm using it every single day and can not find any flaws or annoyances about this product. Perfect in every way. Practical and useful. If you study a lot, that little guy becomes very handy. Highly recommend it!
The descriptions of the items says you'll get the code right away. In reality the order gets pended. After talking to Amazon customer service I found out they have to manually enter the code in and email to you. It's not automated at all. So if you're in a hurry, like I was, you can expect the code in 24hrs. As an added bonus, while orders are pended you cannot cancel them.
When I recieved this skin I was very happy that I could protect my expensive iPod Video.I was very dissapointed in the skin when it would not hold the iPod .The skin kept falling off.
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
This is a great bag. I love it, and I get compliments on it all the time. If there was a negative, I would say the shoulder strap could have more padding.
I got this really fast, one day, took awhile for it to work. However, it works fine the only drawback I can see is my printer doesn't recognize how much ink is in the cartridge. I'm happy with my purchase and will buy from again and again. The difference is if I paid 2X as much for a canon product it would recognize the ink level...I can live without I think.
I just returned my Navman 3450 because it was defective out of the box. I strictly followed their instructions and sat happily outside for about 45 mins. as the Navman waited for GPS, which of course never happened. So I called Navman Support and they e-mailed a small program to me that was suppose to resolve the problem. Question number 1, why is there a separate fix program available - why not fix the problem within the installation software? Anyway...I installed the fix and received a communications error. After another call to Navman, they determine the unit was defective. Having it in my possession for all of 24 hours and the best Navman could offer was a RMA # and a promise to repair the defective unit. I thought they might just send me a new one while I shipped the defective one back to them. No such luck. So I don't trust Navman reliability, support, or service. I think I'll try the Garmin iQUE.
This mouse is easy to use, will work in any computer, and is compact enough to carry around with me. Plus, the pink color and the cause are great. I would highly recommend this product.
*This Canon PG-40 Black Ink Cartridge is working perfectly with my Canon Pixma MP-460 Printer...NO PROBLEMS...I'll buy the Canon Color Ink Cartridge when my color ink is running out. Amazon is the best place to buy any products for me. Thank you very much...!!*
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.
Sound output is terrible, you can't hear it in a car or airplane(with high quality, noise cancelling earphones). When I called customer service they told me it was not intended for use in a car or airplane. Picture is very good, but I have heard better sound from much cheaper players. Don't waste your money.
If you intend to use this on a non high-definition TV, then I would highly recommend it. It looks sleek, is easy to use and works well. I have had it for almost two years, and it still works well.However, if you are buying this for a high-defition TV, I would look somewhere else. I had originally purchased this for my 55&quot; High-Definition TV, but I could see the progressive scan on the screen. It was a line going from right to left vertically across the screen. It was not very visible, but once I saw it, I could not forget about it. I then bought the Sony DVP-NC685V and moved the Panasonic to my basement where I do not have a high-definition TV and thus do not use the progressive scan. Since then it has worked out great, and I have no complaints. The Sony had a better picture quality for high-def, but broke after a year.
If you have this processor, you'll want to make sure your CPU fan is dynamically controlled, meaning your computer adjusts the fan speed based on how hot the processor is.At idle (when the processor is doing very little work) this fan is actually very quiet. However, as soon as you start to do anything that makes the CPU work harder, the fan speeds up and makes a very annoying and LOUD sound that's very different than the normal "whoosh" of increased air flow; it's a droning sound somewhere between a buzz and a hum.If you don't have dynamic fan speed adjustment on your computer, then this fan will run full-speed all the time, which means as long as the computer is on, you'll never get a break from the noise.Even if noise is not an issue for you, this fan is mediocre at best. It's quite a bit bigger than the stock fan that comes with the retail CPU, but doesn't seem to cool it much better.I don't know how this model made it past QA at Thermaltake, but I won't be buying that brand again.
Everything that happened to other people happened to me. I have an Ibook, used the lock for about two months total. I bought it last year and used it for the month of October before I started to just lock my office. During that month I never set the lock to any combo. It remained at the 0-0-0-0. I used it for one month this year and it is already broken. I was having trouble with it for about two weeks before it final broke. That brings by total time used to six weeks of normal use. I would not recommend this product to anyone and if I was able to get te lock out of my comp I would not even sell it or give it away b/c it is worthless. [...] I would give this item 0 stars if it were possible.
If you are looking for a camera to take a lot of indoor photos with flash (of your young children like we do), the Canon is much faster with flash photos than the Nikon. My mother-in-law has the older, 7 megapixel Canon, which takes awesome photos. We went to the store to get the newer Canon, but ended up taking home the Nikon since we were told the menus were easier, the glass of the standard lenses was better, and it came with more free stuff. We compared it to mother-in-law's camera over the holiday, and the Canon was much faster. We have since exchange our Nikon for the Canon XTI, and see a huge difference in the speed you can take flash photos. Luckily, we did this in time for the photos of Santa's gifts on Christmas morning. :)
I just got this yesterday, and I'm quite happy with it. It has some quirks (can't eject when you're not in DVD mode, it clicks when you're changing screens, etc.) but it sounds very good for a [value]system.The volume goes up to a possible 80, and I had to keep it around 60-65 when I watched a regular movie. I had it on 75 when I watched the action parts of Star Wars. So it probably shouldn't be used in a huge room. But mine is in my rec room / pool table room that is about 17 X 36, and it filled it with sound.The bottom line.....if you're a sound system expert, go buy a[n expensive] + system. If you're looking for a decent, cheap system to screw around and watch movies, this is great.
I have the range expander working. Had tried to set it up following the instructions that came with it, ran thru all steps twice to no avail. Then had noticed it had a ethernet connection option mentioned in passing in the setup instructions. I linked it to my wireless router with a short ethernet cable, and boom done. I am using 128 bit WEP protection, setup took about two minutes once I used the cable.Running great now.Also I had an old computer upstairs that I couldn't get to work with a wireless card. So I moved this extender to that bedroom, and used the ethernet cable and now have that computer going great on the network. The range expander gets the wireless signal and runs it thru the cable to the old 'puter. Running great!Good product, try the hard wired option if you're having trouble with the initial install & setup, see if it helps.
these carry the HDMI signal between my playstation 3 and 1080p TV just as well as those $50 cables. Don't get ripped off, HDMI is HDMI. You don't have to cover the cables in gold.
I have bought this battery for Nikon D40. But it could not be recognized by my camera nor Nikon battery charger.Of course, an original battery was recognized by a camera and a charger.I returned this battery.
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.
After reading the all the positive reviews I decided to order the $3 HDMI cable (with $6 shipping that according to the post office only cost $2.50 some cents!!!). This was a mistake and a rip off.I plugged the cable in and the first thing I noticed immediately was that it now took my TV about 3-4 seconds to tune to any HD channels. This was very annoying, it didn't do that before. Using their cheap cable I'd be staring at a black screen for 3 seconds then the picture would finally show up.2nd thing I noticed was that the picture on the screen bounced around slightly. I especially noticed it when there was text on the screen. It made me dizzy.I double checked to make sure the cable was in all the way and both problems still existed.So I swapped the cable with a $50 HDMI cable that I already had and it fixed both problems immediately. My only conclusion, the cheap cable was to blame.This is just another one of those online rip off artists who sell a product really cheap with a "Full Money Back Warranty on all orders" then jack up the shipping & handling price so if someone dares to complain and return the item they don't have to refund their shipping charges, only the $3 for the item."Full Money Back Warranty on all orders."...yea right, it'd cost me $3 to ship it back to them.I know, I know. It's my fault for buying an item that seemed too good to be true....and guess what, it was.My recommendation:Spend a little more money for a better cable and be happy. You don't necessarily need a $100 HDMI cable, but there are other better quality alternatives than this $3 cable for less than $25.Be warned.EDIT:They refunded all of my money including shipping after I left this review. They contacted me, I didn't even contact them. Maybe I was just unlucky and got a bad cable, or maybe they were hoping I'd take my bad review down....who knows??
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
Work good so far just use 1 now. For the price and quality it's a good deal, hope it last long enough.
Useless.Once I got it to work, the range extended less than 50 feet!The setup tools are painfully poor and you need to reset the thing way too often. Documentation it ships with are among the worst I have seen.No signal meter. You cannot tell how far to place the device from your router because it has no signal meter built in. So if you can't tell what the wireless signal is, how can you tell where to put it? You can't use your laptop's signal meter because that really doesn't tell you anything about the extender's actual signal.What an amazingly bad product...
MTX must be putting more emphasis on quantity over quality. After only 6 months the TC6001 stopped working. I took it to the local stereo shop and they told me it's putting out straight DC voltage to my subwoofer. Unfortunately it fried my subwoofer. Now, not only will I have to get a new amp I will have to get a new sub too. Thanks a lot MTX.
Great to sit on the couch and ply the laptop with the bigger tv screen. Yet the length is a trip hazard to clumsey children.
This is a great little product. Easily fits on my keyring. Easy to use.
Great product. Clean sounds with ample control. Purchase came very timely.
I've had a few other optical mice and this is the worst. Every time I use it, I need to press the re-set button at least once. The cost was cheap but it wasn't worth it. Next time I'll spend a little more for a good one.
My camera was listed as one of the camera that the lens would work for and that turned out to be a BIG LIE. Had to send it back (which was very easy). Not worth the time.
This is a great remote and one I would recommend for anyone looking to unclutter the coffee table or simplify their home theater system.The USB plug-in and web interface are functional and easy to use for anyone familiar with software installation and home theater setup. The included software contains good instructions and a large database of components to chose from. It even contained the codes for my ceiling fan!The best feature is the one-button "ON" feature that allows a one button push to play a DVD, watch TV or listen to a CD. After programming, simply push to turn on and initialize the components or CD/DVD you chose.
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.
A needed part of the Nikon toolkit (I have a D80 and LOVE it!!). The wireless remote is also a very nice feature, but requires you to be in front of the camera to work with the remote reviever that is located in the front of the camera. A remote firing capability is an absolute must if you want to do any long shutter speed (exposure) photography, and is really required if you want to get the sharpest focus possible for portraits and landscapes (using a tripod).
I bought two of them, I was skeptikal but both PDA's came back to life like you can't believe!Mine worked fine. Change-out was slightly touchy but I am highly technical; if you have two left thumbs you will booger it up, take it to a pro.
I have many of these cards, and have never had a problem with a single one -- I won't buy any other brand.
For so long I been playing my PS3 with the standard RCA composite cable, I went to stores and they were too expensive for me($30-$60.) Went to amazon seaching for cables and expecting a couple of bucks less than stores not $2.35. I saw great reviews so I decided to purchase them, they work great with my PS3. I could not believe that such a cheap cable could work and perform very well. I am satisfied with my purchase
I added a Flash Shoe Umbrella Light Stand Holder Bracket, and use with a 680EX...you need an adjustable flash bracket with a hot shoe for the 680 or most other small flashes.It is very sturdy with good adjusters but it all gets a bit heavy after about 3 hours, with a battery pack, Canon 5d, bracket, flash and a fast lens. I don't shoot many events but I have been satisfied with it when I have. You can loosen the adjustments on the bracket and easily go from vertical to horizontal and still not be so loose as to lose control.I would like to see a "fatter" more substantial, thicker hand grip. I will probably rig up something with pipe insulation foam. It would make shlepping the whole system much easier. I would actually take off a half star for that if I could.
These are a good buy I recommend these Binoculars to anyone one who wants to spy on that special someone, jk, but yeah they work well
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+).
I bought the Shure SE530s earphones a year ago and was extremely pleased with the sound quality and their ability to cancel out surrounding noise. I travel a lot for work and the headphones worked wonders on canceling out all the plane noise and crying babies during long flights. Unfortunately, my bliss didn't last long, the wires on the earphones are now exposed on both earphones and the left earphone no longer works, basically rending them useless.I've tried to contact Shure via phone and email to find what the warranty on the Shure SE530s earphones. As of yet I have had no luck in even talking to a live person or getting any response to the several emails I've sent.Needless to say, because of this whole experience, I will never buy or recommend a Shure product to anyone. Yes, the sound quality WAS great; too bad you'll only get to enjoy it for a year, after that you'll be out $500 and listening to crying babies again during 8 hour flights.
Ten lucks less than retail even with the shipping. Very satisfied.
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!!!
I was looking to buy a fashionable backpack that had a sleeve for my 15.4" widescreen HP Laptop. This backpack came within a few days of ordering and it is repulsive. It is really ugly and it is HUGE. It's like a piece of luggage, rather than a backpack... a cheap looking ond obtrusive piece of luggage. I am going to return it and pay the return shipping :(. I don't know how anyone would want to wear this in public on their back. My roommate has a Swissgear backpack with a laptop sleeve and it is smaller and a lot nicer to look at...
My daughter is using it for design programs, she said is an excellent tool, an she is only 11 yo.
I bought the recorders for my police officers. The recorders have been fairly rugged, easy to use, have great clarity, and easy to download. They record well, even at a distance. The only negative is manipulating the small buttons with gloves on.
The lens was dirty but I was able to clean it with a lens pen.
No dead pixels, brain-dead setup and clean crisp picture.The color of the monitor was spot on out of the box using one of the pre-sets.I fired up the Color-Magic software that it came packaged with...But then thought "Why fiddle"? It looked great as it was. I can see how people can get all screwed up by messing with the colors too much (Did that when I got my TV). The interface for Color-Magic is not the most intuitive when it comes to adjusting the color. "Close eyes half way and adjust inner-squares to match the outside" Sounds easy but if you saw it, you'd know what I mean.The only adjustments I did were, brightness (you need sunglasses with the default setting), sharpness and contrast.It does NOT come with a DVI-D cable, just an old analog RGB cable...If your video card supports it, use a DVI-D cable. Digital display + Digital Cable + Digital output from video card= Niiiccce! It can run in analog mode but then...well you know.Don't spend $60 on a DVI-D cable...Go to Newegg.com and get a 6' one for $12.95 (at time of this writing). Also, the monitor takes a male-end cable, check your card to be sure what cable end it needs (most likely male too). A male-male cable is what worked for my setup.Been doing some gaming on it and let me just say that things never looked better. Super sharp and crisp images and with a 8MS....no ghosting (as some CRT loyalists will try to convince you of).So all said and done...Pros1. Uses half the electricity of a CRT2. MUCH smaller footprint than a CRT (more room on my desk now!)3. Almost zero heat out-put compared to CRTs...I'm gonna love that come summer4. Less eye strain and headaches5. Better picture, IMHO.Cons1. The base is limited in adjustability.2. Doesn't come with a DVI-D cable.3. Three hours cleaning the computer desk/room to make way for it.4. Trying to pawn off your old CRT.So yeah, this is a nice monitor but keep in mind that I'm running it on a Geforce TI4600 128MB card. Yeah, it's not a high-end SLI PCI Express blah blah blah card, but it's a respectably good gaming card no matter what the snobs say. That being said, your quality of picture may not be as nice if you are using an old on-board video output or an ancient video card. Not that it's going to be bad, you just might not rave over it. You can get a descent video card for under a hundred dollars, just stick with Nvidia and you can't go wrong.I would have given it 5 stars if made toast...But you can't have every thing. *Shrugs*
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!)
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!
Great product, great price. With more and more USB devices attached to your PC, this is a great step in the right direction. I could probably soon use a 10 - 15 port USB hub (that don't yet exist that I'm aware of)
Delivered earlier than I expected.Works as advertised.Mouse click on the upper left side of keyboard is great.I bought it to use on my 58" Samsung Plasma.I hook up my laptop to the tv and insert the blue tooth into the usb and it runs immediately.However ist not as practical as I had hoped. Being 15 feet away from the screen for e-mail and everyday net surfing isnt that great.I will persevere however because I think the technolgy is awsome.My 3 year old grandaughter loves calling up MS Word, putting the font on 72, increasing the size to 200%, puting the caps lock on and making giant letters on the big screen.
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.
Bought this (Oct 21, 2008) to replace the modem that Cox installed (free) years ago when we went from dial-up to high speed. The old one still worked but wanted a newer & faster one. For whatever reason I did not do "Super Saving Shipping" and paid over $12 shipping..Dumb me! I had a $20 mail in rebate which I sent in ASAP and to this day have never received my rebate. Too late now! The modem is still up & running. Have had to re-boot it a few times but all seems good so far. Wish I had followed up with the rebate from Digital Media Source.
I purchased this for a 50mm prime canon lens. Have always had good luck with Tiffen products but when it arrived I noticed the glass filter was "loose" inside the ring allowing it to shift around slightly and make noise as it "clicks" against the ring. I returned it without issue through amazon and they promptly sent a new one. Initially it seemed ok, but within a couple minutes of handling it presented with the same issue. I took a few pictures with it anyway just to see how it would do.....Big glare spots...which certainly could be due to lack of talent and skill but when I read other reviews glare was noted as a problem from some users . Either way the filter should not slide around and make any noise in my opinion.I'd add a photo with the glare issues but not seeing a link to do so. Someone with more experience may be able to tell if it is the lens, the filter or the user...
I just got this beauty of a player 2 weeks ago and I have to say I was blown away. The color display is awesome, sturdy, tech heavy execution, and solid battery life. I bought the IPod a year ago and had to return it after it crashed my PC twice (????), and the battery had to be replaced after 2 months. IPods are for the conformist rattleheads, I should have nown better, I learned my lesson. Damn it this thing even plays MOVIES!!!! Im still halfway through loading my CD collection and its still hungry (about 60% memory used so far.) It just goes to show, whoever sells the most isnt necessarily the best. Get THIS player, well worth it.
I followed the Quick Install Guide instructions (to run the enclosed CD first, before attaching the USB device) on a WinXP machine. This procedure ran flawlessly and very quickly.I already have several machines on the combination wired/wireless network in my house, all connecting to a four-year-old Linksys WRT54G router. After I configured the USB wireless device to connect to my encrypted network (only an additional handful of minutes-- I use WEP due to the age of my router, and I use MAC filtering) it connected perfectly.Even though I have thick plaster walls and the machine with the new USB card is on the second floor, while the router/WAP is on the first floor, the signal is very strong. Now the Internet speeds on this machine are right in step with the rest of my computers. Easy, fast, no need to open the case (though I don't mind doing so) and a great deal, IMO.
I was excited when I first got this pen. It was the answer for my all my needs. But within a two week the clip on the pen fell off. I would not purchase this unless you keep in the your desk drawer and use it sparingly.
Even though I dont like the software, I guess you have to come around things and use stuff like Photoshop... i have photoshop 7.0 and I used that 'negative' scan to a high resolution. so far so good. the only thing I didnt like was the fact that the scanning files were huge and with the HP software I wasn't able to convert it to JPEG... but with photoshop I did... the photo, slide, and negative are groovy so far. so rock on..oh yeah maybe it's working groove coz my PC is an Athlon 1.4GHZ + 1GB DDR RAM and Radeon 9600 128MB DDR, and I tend to check out the software and modify it to my own needs.I miss the old UMAX scanners, I can't seem to find them in stores.
I've had my CX5400 for about a year and...you guessed it, it now prints nothing but blank pages! I'm very disappointed with this all-in-one printer (purchased all new ink cartridges, ran several cleaning cycles - still won't print). From what I've seen, I would guess that if you don't use the printer on a daily basis, the ink will get clogged and it won't print. I'm now researching other printers and would be very hesitant to purchase another Epson.As anyone who's purchased this printer knows, if the printer says ANY cartridge is low, it isn't going to print ANYTHING. Many people, like myself, purchased new cartridges to either try to fix the problem (running cleaning cycles uses a lot of ink) or because the printer indicated the cartridge was low and replacing it seemed to cause the problem. Epson must be making a fortune on the sale of ink cartridges for this printer which is probably why I got it for such a reasonable price. Buyer beware!
easy to use, good lighting, flexible to the point that you can put in the pusicion you want, and super easy GROUNDED by USB port.
I have been using a Tamrac camera backpack for a while now and it's pretty decent for carrying almost all of my stuff. It's heavy though, and sometimes I don't need all my gear, so I was looking for something smaller and easier to use while riding my bike -- something with easier access instead of having to stop, get off my bike, take off my bag, set it down, unfasten the strap, open up and get the stuff out. Then of course, packing it all up again, and having to do this every time I want to stop to shoot something. I wanted something that would be handy for quick stops and snaps on the fly, yet still comfortable enough to move around with, and something travelable that would be comfortable wearing for a couple of hours. I thought a sling bag would be a great fit for what I needed in terms of storage, comfort, and ease of use.I've always liked Lowe bags, and having bought a smaller backpack a few years ago, outgrowing it, and going to Tamrac for a bigger backpack, I've now come back to Lowe for their better thought out ergonomics and comfort. The Tamrac bag I have is like something I carried around in 6th grade in the 80's, with its narrow but big, thick, puffy straps, not to mention its weak plastic buckles, one of which snapped a couple of years ago. I looked at the 100AW & 300AW, but the 200 model seemed the better all around fit.I've only used it a few times thus far and am still getting used to it, but I have to say it's pretty handy and is working as I'd hoped. It does tend to get a bit heavy and awkward if over packed, so be aware of that. I was going to go for the 300 for the extra capacity, but glad I didn't now. Other reviews I've read have people reporting back that the single sling strap is uncomfortable for such a large capacity pack. The 100, which I'd seen in a store, was just too small.As for storage, in the main compartment you can easily fit a body with a long lens attached, a spare long lens in one of the side compartments, and two smaller lenses in the other side compartment. There is a built in LCD protector flap/wipe that can fold away into its own webbed storage pocket. On the storage compartment flap that zips open, there is a fairly roomy expanding velcro pocket with 6 slots inside for memory card storage, and maybe a few business cards or something.The upper storage area is also padded, and features a webbed pocket, handy for storing and keeping out of the way a reasonably sized wallet and keys. A flash fits nicely this compartment, along with a cloth for quick lens cleanings, or perhaps even a collapsible windbreaker.On the outside of the pack, there is another pocket with a slot for business cards, two slots for pens and/or a mini flashlight, and a larger pocket in the back to hold something the size of a camera user manual.There are some pretty tough loops on the outside you could probably use for slipping the control arm of a monopod through, or something like that, but it would need to be strapped around the pack's body to hold it securely if using this pack during an activity like riding or hiking.Also worth mentioning is the stow away elastic weather flap in case you get caught in a shower. I've not yet had to use this. I don't think it's waterproof, but will probably keep water running down off your pack instead of into your zippers or soaking the bag.I used it the other night to carry two bodies and four decent lenses: a D200 w/grip (lens detached, stored in side compartment w/body cap), a 50mm/f1.8 & a 12-24/f4 in the other side compartment, and an XTi w/grip and 24-70/f2.8 attached in the main compartment. I managed to wedge a 70-200mm/f2.8 into the upper compartment along with my wallet & keys in the web pocket, and an old t-shirt for quick wipes. The trip consisted of walking a few city blocks to a venue to shoot a band. It was fairly comfortable for such a short trip, but I found the bag awkward to use inside as packed, fuddling with switching out so much gear with the way I had it stuffed in. I'd have been better off with the backpack, or with keeping one camera around my neck and the other in the bag for trade-out staging along with the other lenses. It would have made them more easily accessible for switching out. If I'd just been using one body, it would have been perfect, but properly thought out and with camera straps, it would still be okay for the two and all the gear I brought.All in all, a great purchase and I'm very pleased with it. The construction is rugged, and of high quality. Lowe ergonomics have always seemed better thought out to me than the comparable Tamrac bags, though I haven't looked at Tamrac in some time, so take that opinion for what it's worth.
This unit was rarely used and years ago started displaying "no disc" whenever a DVD was put in. The only thing it's good for is a paper weight. I found thousands of this exact same complaint, with no resolution. This unit was absolutely junk from day 1. These days you can you can find quality DVD players for under $50. So don't waste your money because "I told you so" would be your complaint response!
I just got these recently, but so far I've found them to be wonderful. I have oddly shaped ears that make wearing normal earbuds impossible because they constantly fall out, plus I have severe psoriasis in both ears making wearing in-ear headphones extremely painful. Since I was buying earphones to use with my iPod, I wanted something as small as possible. These seemed to fit the bill so I ordered them and I have been extremely pleased with them!UPDATE 5/29/08I've had them for about a year and a half now, still love them and highly recommend them!!
Very useful length. Connection was perfect. Does the job. No need to fret over the standard shipping charge. The total price is great.
This is a great CD Player for a number of reasons.1 I play bass so with the digital dynamic bass boost I can really hear the bass.2 I have dropped it a few times and there has never been any damage to it.3 With the 45 Second Anti Skip you have to really try to get it to skip.4 With some of my friends CD Players they take a second to go from being paused and to playing but with this CD player it plays instantly.
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.
Having not converted to the latest technology, finding something to read floppy disks is not easy. My oldest computer with a floppy just died and there I sat with information unable to retrieve. Google for query; Amazon for purchase. Faster than a zip disk, (oh yeah, I have those too!), I was opening the box for my office files life support. Plug in and ready to go. The only danger is that you can save things to the floppy disks. Rats, why would I do that?Now, the next action is to step-up and back up all files and information to the latest technology. But, is that CD's, external hard drives or thumb drives? Save it in the clouds with Carbonite?I guess the take home message is that you need a product to connect the old with the new. Floppy drives with USB ports. They are a God Send to the person walking down the road trying to keep up with technology.
Although the cable is of a thin construction, it worked perfectly and I have not been able to notice any difference compared to my other more expensive HDMI cables made of think gauge.
My mom and dad bought my camera for me for Christmas one year and I use it all the time, it's the best present they could have ever gotten me. It takes some of the best picutres I've ever seen and I have friends and family that ask me to take pictures of them all the time.
I received the Philips HP170 headphones recently. I find they're comfortable and they rest easily on your head. The sound is pretty good. I haven't had any problems with this product.
I'd give this product 5 stars because it works as advertised (good signal boosting, seamless integration with network, reliable...couldn't be happier)..but I don't because of the time I had to spend figuring out how to make it work.As every other reviewer says, stay away from the autoconfig utility that came with the CD (or the one you download from Linksys.com). Follow the instructions other reviewers had suggested (came in very handy...THANKS!)....and yes, it does work with the BEFW11S4, provided that you find VERSION 2 of this expander (I bought mine from eBay and had the seller email me pics showing the sticker just to be sure). Here's one happy user who can confirm you that they pair well with each other (make sure the router has firmware 1.5 [STAY AWAY FROM 1.52]).LAST MINUTE ADDITIONAL COMMENT!!June 27, 2006Paired it with a DLink router (DI-624 revision C, firmware 2.53 if I recall correctly). Pressed autoconfig button on Linksys expansor and voila! Perfect connection.
This iPod speaker dock is wonderful. It has a great sound and is such a nice size. I highly recommend it.
Fabulous small machine, beautiful scanning abilities, great colorful copies, haven't faxed yet, but it's a perfect size and closes up to be smaller when not in use!!! A great buy!!
The X-Acto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener is fantastic. It does not over sharpen pencils and is easy to use. It can fit 6 different sizes of pencils and has a marking for the standard size! My kindergartener and my 4 year old both use it with ease. It is easy to empty, and the container that holds the shards is firmly attached - does not come out easily while sharpening. The suction cups stick firmly to table top so you don't have to press down on top to hold steady.
This product works well. The cables connected to it with out any issues and I would recommend it to any one
I purchased two of these for my Canon 30D. They seem to be performing nicely, keeping up with burst mode perfectly on this camera. They also come with a handy little carrying case.I also updated my old reader to a new one...the USB 2.0 speed is much faster when moving files from the CompactFlash to Hard Drive.
This is a great little Mp3 player.This was my first experience with mp3.. 18 month ago and I loved it.Now, I use it all the time at the Gym and prefer it over other more pricey brands.Its handy, small, lightweight, fall-proof..I love the battery feature, no need to recharge ...I love the drag drop feature... no need to use other software... I like that it recognize folders, so I can group my music my way.Its ergonomically designed, so it feels very nice and comfortable in my hands. The recorder feature is cool.. and the radio feature is very neat too.My only complaint -- wish It had more memory and was MAC compatible....
The product is well made and fits the description from which the selection was made.
I would not recomend this product at all. my problems with it are as follows.1. very noisy to type with (advertised as extra quiet)2. my right arrow key has stuck from day one so i cant playquake on it unless i change from the keys im used too.3. I bought this for use with my tv room computer but the mouse will not respond if more then 3 feet from the reciever.4. I have to press the reconnect button for the mouse everytime i power up the computer, keyboard always stays working though. i have noticed others have complained about this too.i would not recomend this at all. logitechs have always been good to me i would go with them.
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.
...but rarely took it out of the house because I didn't have a protective case for it (I had the leather folding screen cover). So my beloved buys me one for Christmas, and I am overjoyed! Finally I can take it out!It was a happy two weeks. Note the date I write this review, for yesterday I removed my "hard case" from my jacket pocket to jot a note and opened it to discover my Palm Vx screen was cracked. My Palm Vx now forever dwells in an eternal purgatory of digitizer targeting, asking me over and over to please confim where the X is on the screen.Now, if you're like my parents your first question will be "How did you break it?". I did nothing except put it in a "hard" case and take it outside (in my inner coat pocket) in a Minnesota winter. I did not leave it out in subzero weather. I am not a fighter pilot, or a demo car driver, or a cage match fighter. I did not roll my car while I was driving. I am a nondescript little office drone who took my Palm Vx out to go furniture shopping.I do not recommend this product. It's a cheap little slippery flimsy clamshell that offers no protection whatever and if you trust your Palm to it, both your Palm and your heart will wind up broken.
It is a LI-40B not a LI-42B and may or may not be compatible with my Olympus X-915 camera.Originally posted as 860MaH,was the reason for the purchase.It is actually 660MaH which is smaller than original battery charge.
received product in good condition. TV worked fine and had a beautiful picture for being a small screen tv.
I got this cable to extend a wireless usb receiver into my bedroom from the computer in my home office. I haven't had any signal problems and it's perfectly flexable enough to get in the right position. It's active, so if you wanted to you could add a second one to make it extend even further.
This is the ideal case for your Palm device! It has great streamlined looks, is completely unobtrusive, and will protect your investment. I have dropped my Palm V twice, and thanks to this case, I haven't needed to replace my Palm...it still works fantastically well.
I have a Pentax 10D with 2 lenses and some filters. While it holds everything and should hold a flash also, it is a bit difficult to customize the interior to snuggly hold the gear. I may be nit-picking here but I don't like my equipment to jostle around while on the move. Worth what I paid but the Pentax version of this item would have probably been a better deal.
I purchased this riser with a little hesitation due to the scant number of reviews as well as the over-all lack of useful information in the product description. I don't know about the rest of you, but when I'm buying a 'desk organizer', I'd like to know how well it will fill that need. To judge that, one needs dimensions for starters, and not just the extreme edge-to-edge dimensions of the shipping box. I need to know how wide and tall the space beneath the unit and between the legs is (will it fit my media keyboard?). It'd also be helpful to know things like what it's made of, drawer dimensions, capacities (will my favorite mug fit in that fancy cup holder?), etc. They wouldn't be hurting themselves to add specifics about some of the features-- there are some nice ones. At any rate, I'm glad I gave the Fellowes Office Suites Large Monitor Riser a try. As for the information I wish I had, I'll try to include it here (*some detailed dimensions included at the end of the review).The unit is well constructed of mostly plastic. It is completely stable on the desktop with nice rubber feet that grip very well. The leg mechanisms are metal, but all else is a rigid black (charcoal grey, really) and silver plastic. The color seems to be injection molded (?) -- it is colored plastic, not painted on. The drawer is sized to hold standard 8.5 x 11 sheets, and has sections for pens/ pencils as well as sticky notes (2 x 2 - 2 x 2.5 inches sticky notes). The drawer holds content weight well until it is about 2/3 of the way out. From there, it feels likely to break without support. The drawer is shaped such that a narrow wing of plastic on each side slides into slots on the riser. The drawer slides in and out smoothly, doesn't bind up, has little side to side movement (until about that 2/3 mark), and has an easy to grab handle on the front. The top surface of the riser has two CD pockets (5 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 inch deep). One can be covered with an included flat cover, the other has the cup/ mug holder insert. The cup holder is 3 3/8 inch top diameter, 3 1/4 inch bottom diameter. The cover and cup holder can go on either side as the CD pockets are identically sized, and you can have the handle side of the cup holder face either way as well. If you actually still actively use CDs on your computer, each pocket will hold 8 single CD cases -- no wide slot for double disc cases.I have the unit lowered all the way down, but tried it halfway and fully extended: fully loaded. Stability was very good, even with the legs fully extended. The leg extension mechanism works by sliding the foot outward about 1/4 inch, which 'unlocks' it. Just pull the leg out to the desired height, then 'lock' the legs by returning them to vertical. As I mentioned above, the full leg mechanism is metal. The legs 'lock' into place solidly, and seem unlikely to be accidentally unlocked except through a strong jolt. There are 4 stops between the lowest and highest positions. At full extension, the surface sits 6 1/2 inches off the desktop, with 4 7/8 inches of space beneath. At the lowest setting, there is 2 3/8 inches of 'headroom' beneath the riser (enough for my keyboard with it's feet extended).My only complaint is that I would have appreciated a second $.03 flat plastic cover to have the option of a fully flush surface. I have contacted Fellowes about getting another, but have yet to hear an answer on it. Regardless of that outcome, it is an easy 5-Star recommendation for home or office use. The unit coordinates nicely with it's cohorts, has a sleek and stylish design, quality construction, thoughtful features, and yes, it holds my favorite mug!Dimensions:Surface- 26 3/4 x 14 inches (black portion 21 inches wide)(2) CD pockets- 5 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 inches deep; holds 8single CD cases each; flat cover and cup/mug holderinterchangeable; Cup/ Mug holder is 3 3/8 inch top diameter,3 1/4 inch bottom diameter, 1 3/4 inches deepHeight- (lowest) 4 inch surface height; 2 3/8 inch 'headroom'beneath unit front, 1 3/8 inch headroom side(highest) 6 1/2 inch surface height; 4 7/8 inch'headroom' front, 3 7/8 sideLeg Gaps- 23 1/8 inches from outsides of front legs(front) 21 5/8 inches between insides of front legs(side) 10 inches between insides of side legsDrawer- (face) 1 1/4 x 15 inches(usable) 12W x 12D x 1, separated into a rear 9 1/2 x 12inch area, and front pen/ pencil cubby and sticky note pocket
Bought it twice because the original one I bought long ago, got ruined by my friend's baby. I looked forever for this product again. Thankfully, Amazon lets you search your previous purchases. Ordered it again and it sounds just as good as I remember!I bought it for use with my iPhone's guitar app, Amplitube that I hook up with iRig.
For all of you who want a cheap reliable home theater system this one is it. I bought the Toshiba SD-KT50 at Sams club for only $200 and added the warrenty for ony $14 this is a extremely good deal. the SD-KT50 may be diffrent from this one at amazon however when I compared the specs it was exactly the same. When I brought it home setup was a breeze and every went very well. However the my right speaker did not work so I had to exchange it for another unit now when I'm watiching the television the left speaker wont work, I just think that I have the settings wrong. THIS IS A GOOD SYSTem
You don't always expect much when you go for cheaper replacement batteries like this, but so far no issues and I have had this one now for just over a year. So I guess I got a pretty good deal really.
I always liked Toshiba laptops. This is my 3rd one. However, I was disappointed to discover the intermittent annoying clicking noises originating from the Hard Drive area. I have replaced the unit once thinking it was a problem, which was unique to one machine. Unfortunately, I discovered that the second unit had the same problem. So, if you do not mind the intermittent ticking noises from the hard drive it is a good affordable laptop. However, if you are picky and would like a smooth running machine, choose another laptop.
I have owned a mini for about a month. It hangs up and must be rebooted. The sound quality is poor. If you use it for Audio books, it is impossible to go to the correct part of the book where you stopped. I would urge anyone to go to apples own discussion board to see the numerous technical complaints. Buyer Beware.
I would like to give a zero star if I could. I bought this HP78 ink cartridge and found the yellow and green ink has been dried for a long time when the package was first open. All the color prints look pinkish red. I tried to contact the seller through the Amazon email system because they "guarantee the quality". The seller never responded. I have to toss this one in trash and feel real sorry that I bought this junk cartridge from this irresponsible seller. I should have read and listened to the other negative comments that preceded my comment. If you think this reduced price is cheap, stop, it is not cheap for a useless cartridge. You can get a much better one for the same price from other sources. Again, I strongly recommend that buyers beware, this product is a piece of real junk and the seller will play deaf ear with you!
Well, choosing between the cameras, and after going for MVX250i (European twin for Elura 70, as I live in Europe), I'd like to point out some really strong sides of the cam: 16:9 is really WIDER than 4:3 (not just cutting upper &amp; lower parts only) and is taking full advantage of 1.3 MPixel CCD, which btw, let's the stills be captured to SD card in 1280*960 res.. not bad at all for screen viewing. The optics are absolutely superior in its class, the angle for close-ups IS wide and the optical zoom is remarkable. It HAS mike input, unlike new ZR series (which I was considering at some point), and the motor is much quieter also, comparing to ZR. Its shape &amp; size is excellent, it feels solid and is really comfortable to held - thanks to the low height. On table it may seem somehow thick, but to palm it fits perfectly.If to mention one con, then in lower light conditions the cam tends to boost the sensitivity of the CCD too much, making picture quite grainy. Also, any faster movement in dark will result in blurry picture. The built in white LED sure does its job well, but the sand in the picture remains... So you'll get some of the advertised colours with the price of noise, the opposite of Sony's night-mode. Sure you can attach external lamp any time ..As a conclusion, it seems there is no other cam offering this level of features &amp; design at this price.. at the moment. If you are looking for something small &amp; capable, this is it. Absolutely no regrets so far..
This is a very nice camera, and the price is better than any to be found in a brick and mortar store. The lens that came with it is less than first rate, but it will take nice "snap shots", and is fine for a beginning photographer. Once one gets used to the camera and is comfortable with its' use, then I would recomend getting a better lense. I am an old school photographer, and personally I prefer fixed focal length lenses, but I realize that many if not most photographers prefer zoom lenses. What I would recomend is that whatever lens that you get, make sure that it has a metal bayonet attachment mechanism on the back rather than plastic. I prefer a camera lens combination that has some heft to it. My next lense will be the EF 200mm f/2 II USM, to be used for nature photography. I would also recomend that a decent camera bag is bought at the same time as the camera. I personaly like the Canon DG-200, which runs around forty or fifty dollars US. It is big enough for two bodies (I use the Xti 10.1 meg camera and a canon film camera, so that the lenses will interchange.)Good camera for the money, and no better price/quality combination anywhere.
I bought these in December of '08 for $12.99. They're good. When I had trouble keeping them in during a run I would just loop the wire over the top of my ear. I don't understand why they're listed at $59.99 now. I was coming back for a second pair, but not at that price.
Hold all 320 disc. No to tight that it is hard to get out but also holds them securly.
I don't think a product deserves a 2 for not working with an off brand laminator so I'm giving this one a 5. The laminates work, what else can I say?
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..........
space for manfrotto 055xprob and grip ball head with room to spare. So far, seems very well built
The repair kit was delivered promptly and in condition represented.The Kit is working fine. Studying for a computer repair exam and it is very useful.
As I said... you get what you pay for .. Since my car antenna is about 8 feet from the cig lighter I have a feeling this is why this unit does not work to well. There is a lot of high frequency squealing and radio static associated with this device which can be heard over top of the music. I use the device to play my tunes from Blackberry over my auto radio. The connecting cord that comes with this device does not fit well into the standard mini receptacle on the Blackberry and i am sure it would not work any better on any MP3. It was cause for a lot of static and other noise. I actually bought a shielded cable with the proper fittings on the ends which helped to clean the sound up a lot. Unfortuantely it was about 2/3 of the price I paid for this unit. The unit is susceptible to many other electronic noises happening within the vehicle. I would suggest looking at other units and perhaps paying a bit more for a stronger device.
- Great capacity- Sturdy construction- USB sliding connector: occasionally slides back into the drive itself when attempting to insert into USB port- U3 security and bundled software: can be handy if you use this in public computers where personal information might be vulnerable- Loading time: I use this at home and at my workplace only, so I disabled the U3 software (it takes an almost unreasonably long time to load the U3 app in order to use the drive)- Accessories: does not come with a key ring or lanyard- Design: reflective metallic exterior, center section blue LED lights up when connected- Summary: Great product. Owned for a month with daily use and experienced no problems. Would definitely buy again.
Please know that Amazon had an amazing deal on Sonos in which it offered the BU130 bundle for $999 but also threw in a charging cradle (model CC100) and a pair of Polk Audio R150 Two-Way Bookshelf Loudspeakers at no additional cost. I bought 2 of those bundles because it was a great deal, but only bought two because we hadn't used Sonos yet. Now, I wish I had bought more. We love Sonos.It was easy to setup the software to find my iTunes collection, which is stored on an external drive connected to a Mac mini. It found all the MP3s and lossless encoded songs. However, Sonos is not able to play the purchased iTunes songs with DRM protection. (Apple now sells some songs without DRM and some with DRM). From what I've read, nothing other than iTunes can play those songs. Some people have found work arounds, but 99% of my music was ripped into a lossless or MP3 format directly from CD, so that limitation is minor to me. People with large collections of DRM protected songs might see this as a deal breaker though.The physical setup was very easy, too. To get things started, I connected the ZP80 from the bundle (1) to my home theater stereo and (2) to my router / computer. That allowed the software setup described above. Already, that unit could play my iTunes collection and the Internet radios via the Sonos remote control. Then, I plugged the ZP100 into a power outlet in a different room and connected some speakers to it. After telling the software package to add the ZP100 and giving it a name I had to press and hold some flashing lights for a few seconds. It took less than one minute to add the second zone. Then, I could listen to my music collection in that room, too.I've since purchased a few extra ZP100's and have seven zones in the home. We can play the same song in all seven zones (perfectly synchronized between rooms) or we can send different songs to different rooms.The remote control is very easy and intuitive. It operates A LOT like an iPod, but with a bigger screen and some extra buttons that come in handy. Although, after playing with some friends' iPhones, we look forward to a day when the Sonos controller is just a touch screen... Still, it's very easy to use and very powerful allowing the user to send whatever music to whatever location at the same or varying volume levels. Linking / unlinking two or more zones is easy.Sound quality is audiophile grade and perform very well through our Dynaudio speakers.The free music trials are an unexpected benefit. Rhapsody was great and give instant access to 2,000,000 on demand songs for less than the cost of one CD per month. Napster was much less impressive.A few other feature are nice, too. (1) Each zone can also transmit an extra audio source to all the other zones. For example, I'll connect a turntable to one of them, then share the LP sounds throughout the entire house. (2) The ZP100's and ZP80 can be either hardwired with ethernet cable or they connect wirelessly, automatically as described above. I noticed that the ZP100 actually works as a router allowing it to share a single internet connection with several other devices you might have in that room. (3) These devices are reasonably small and can be hidden. (4) Album art is displayed on the controller, and the controller has "power scroll" is a nice way to move quickly through large music collections. Just zip down to artists starting with "X", then scroll to Xavier Rudd. (5) ZP100 has an separate subwoofer connection and automatically detects is a subwoofer cable is connected. That's an easy way to make small, less expensive speakers sound better, like the free R150's Amazon gave me.
does everything it needed to do. this is as good as some of my 50 dollar hdmi. i bought these for a playstation 3.
Don't be fooled by claims that others make better cables. They do, in fact, use better materials to construct them, but it doesn't matter! Digital data feeds don't care about the quality of wire they travel across except in the case of VERY long distances. Buy these instead. Don't let those dopes at the big box stores laugh at you for buying $100 cables.
I wanted a plug in mouse for use w/ a Gateway Laptop for easier use of the pointer. The touchpad on that machine is OK, but obviously not as fast as use of this mouse.So I gave this a shot. The main thing is that it connects without hitting the connect buttons, and then it STAYS CONNECTED. I've had troubles with that in the past with other wireless mouses, but this one's no problem. The feature where you clip in the USB plug under the mouse for storage or travel not only keeps you from losing the plug, it seems to be what starts the connection.
I wasn't impressed with this unit at all.I bought it to use with a back up camera that I borrowed (it was being used as a second unit for guest photos at a wedding).The flash went through rechargeable batteries fast (faster than on my Sigma unit I also used at the same event), and it took a LONG time to charge between flashes.As for being compact and easy to store I give it A, but for usability D.I don't think regular people (non-photographers or even hobbyists) would have much use out of it; once its charged you've most likely missed your shot already.I think I'll stick with my Sigma 500 DG Super from now on, even on back ups and second units. And I'd recommend others to look elsewhere as well, the difference of [...] bucks really does make a difference believe it or not.
- 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've had this battery connected for two years to my LE1600. It has never been removed! It has never caused heat buildup, and has worked flawlessly.Very slim, well thought out design. It of course does adds a little weight.It is great to have the extra battery time!
2 of my friends bought this thing:--One of them could not play any discs - they just stopped after 20-30 minutes and returned to the main BLUE screen!(and they were brand new store bought or rented DVDs!)Luckily he was able to return it in time!--On the other one the COMPONENT VIDEO (the 3 red,blue,green outputs)was useless - the picture was just RED, although the regular AV output is working. She is stuck with it now!So 2 out of 2 are bad!!
it is really a very good item and I like very much, my mum loves it, my dad wants to buy one as well!
The Epson CX 4600 is the best printer on the market. I'm 71 yrs. old, and I have had several brands of printers. I wish that i would have bought one years ago. I have two Epsons, one for my wife and the other one for me.
Interesting comment from previous reviewer. The neopreme card pockets are a little stretchable, so I have not problem putting in my CF memory cards. Because the way pocket flap is stitched (and that it's stretchy like a scuba wetsuit), I've never lost a CF card by falling out of pocket.However, I do see that it may not work with SD cards. CF cards are somewhat rigid, while you can easily bend and break a SD card.For my purpose, it worked so well that I'm actually going to buy more of this strap for my secondary camera. Also, Tamrac sells just the memory card pockets, which also can be purchase via Amazon.com.Yes, the nect strap is very comfortable and I've never have the snaps break on me... which is good since I don't want to ever see my expensive camera lens and body in pieces on the floor.
Why spend 30 or 50 dollars on cables These work just as well and are the same as the $$$$ ones Thank god for Amazon
Score another Mintek 1770 with a screen that went black. I am single, middle aged, no kids, and treat all my electronics exceptionally well. No spills, no jolts, no abuse, so I figured I'd take a chance on a portable DVD player with questionable reviews on the quality. Dummy me. The unit never got taken in a car, so it was never exposed to extreme heat, cold, jolts, or power surges. One day I turned it on and the screen was black. Huge disappointment and I go away feeling like a sap for buying it.
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.
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.
I'll recommend this product to anyone, My advise to those buying expensive gear is &#34;Stop showing off&#34; an grow up. No one cares what you use and how much you spent on it...the bottom line is quality!
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.
Unfortunately, I didn't see where it said "Adjustable to fit most tripods."Doesn't work with Libec tripods, at least not mine.
Don't let the low price of this Olympus lens fool you. You get good results when you use this piece of glass within its limitations. Outdoors in good light. Recommending this lens to you is a no brainer.
This product is the perfect size for the Kodak Z712 IS camera. It come with a belt clip and removable lanyard. There is also an extra pouch for other items.
I did some research before purchasing the Olympus WS-700M. The prior good reviews in general regarding Olympus, and the fact that this was the only one on the store shelf with a rechargeable battery, clinched the deal for me. Other contenders were up and down the Olympus and Sony product lines. I limited my search to the generally good variety of stock on hand at my local Staples, since I needed the device quickly for an upcoming assignment.I purchased this product primarily for conferences, lectures and meetings, but the day I purchased it (today), I took it to a Christmas concert and recorded 1 hour and 28 minutes of music using a custom recording setting (mp3 256 kbps). We piped the music from the device through the aux jack of the car stereo on the long drive home and were absolutely blown away by how well it recorded! Silent and loud passages reproduced exceptionally well (and I used to sell audio equipment - I was something of an audiophile back in the day).The only pings I would give it probably do not merit a decision not to buy. The first is that it is incredibly light and has a plasticy "feel" to it. While the construction is solid, I suspect the manufacturer used a cheap grade of plastic. If it were in your back pocket and you forgot about it and sat down, the last sound you would ever likely hear from it would be "crack!", and you'd likely end up with plastic splinters in your derriere. The buttons themselves have a good feel to them with a nice tactile "positive click" feedback, and it is not a very mechanical device beyond that. So the likelihood of the construction being an issue under normal use is probably nil. The other ping is somewhat amusing. It has to do with the user manual, which is written in somewhat awkward English. Some actual cut-and-pastes from the pdf:While the recorder is duringstop mode, press and hold theOK/MENU button.Charging is completed whenbattery indication becomes to [F].It's definitely not what I would call a deal-breaker, but there it is. So while during shopping check this one out and I'll bet it becomes to you, too.To sum up:PROSGreat sound quality and captureAmple built-in memory with a micro-SD slot for even more expansion and flexibiltyMultiple modes of sound capture (MP3 128 and 256, WAV)Easy to attach via usb - the device itself plugs in, so no looking for cables/donglesRechargeable battery - that means no need to guess when to buy new batteries, no guessing how much battery life remains, and ability to charge on the roadEasy to transfer files from device to PC and versa vicaDual, easy-to-read sound level metersEasy-to-read LCD display, backlitAlmost as compact as a bic lighter, easily fits in any pocketCONS:"Plasticy" feelOwner's Manual a bit confusing (but curiously humorous)
i like this good quality ship very fast and it is same as introduced everything is good about this product
this cd changer is just plain amazing, the cd changer makes your cd's sound so much better and clearer than any where else, this is a great addition to any stereo and a much greater addition to a Harmon Kardon Amplifier
Each roll of film had only two months before it's use by date. Film available at a local drug store had a remaining use by date of almost two years. I did contact online retailer concerning this extremely shoet use by period and was told &#34;sorry&#34;.
This lens does a great job. I wish it would auto focus, but with my Nikon D40 it won't. But I knew that when I bought it so I can't complain. I am happy with the value.
my girlfriend found this system on sale locally and bought it on the spot. i met her at her place, hooked it up to her ipod and before the first song was over i already had my money in hand, walking to the car so i could get myself a set. This setup is a great addition to any computer. I was planning on buying an altec lansing speaker setup, and i've been a JBL car audio amplifier user for years. I love the quality products that Harman Kardon puts out (within reason, none of the 20 dollar systems) and this is no exception. I first thought my system didnt sound as good as my gf's setup, but after a little playing around I came to realize that the fuzzy, overwhelming bass and poor vocal reproduction was actually caused by the fact that my computer's integrated sound card is not good enough to utilize the full potential of these speakers. I'm actually listening to the setup right now with my ipod, and I have to say, it's some of the clearest music you could ever ask for no matter what your taste-rap to classical, it's wonderful. The satellite speakers are so clear that you can actually hear slight breaths and the vibrations of the guitar strings on professionally recorded tracks that you simply would never hear on a standard speaker system. as you can see, I gave it a 4 out of 5. at higher levels the system can become slightly distorted, but that is the nature of any speaker system. I'm a professional car audio expert, and i can tell you that these are, by no measurable margin, worse than any comparable product on the market.my only real complaint is that sometimes the touch pad volume controls stop working. that's happened about 3 or 4 times over the last 2 months that i've had it, but a simple connection check fixes the problem. The sub is mounted in my foot area, so I may be causing the problem, but i thought it was worth noting.
If you are like me and can't wear the Ear bud style headphones, then you know how difficult it is these days to find a good pair of headphones. I went to the local Best Buy and they're selection consisted of an entire wall of ear buds in every conceivable color and price. They had exactly one set of headphones that were over the ear like the PMX100's. It was a Sony pair and they were about $15.00, so I bought them and they were horrible!!!The sound quality was pathetic.Anyway the PMX100's are fantastic, the sound is great for this price range and they are quite comfortable. Excellent bass and treble. I didn't have a problem with them hurting my ear after extended listening like some other reviewers here. But I'm used to this style of headphone. Also the "Halo" effect was not as bad as other headphones of this style that I've tried.Overall a great set of headphones, I would highly recommend them.
My girlfriend bought one of these at Best Buy and she's taking it back. It's got burn-in with a distracting vertical line about 4" in from either side.
I use a Nikon 18-300 lens which is 1,000 dollars, This does what it's meant to do, protect the lens from dirt, dust and accidents. I haven't noticed any refection's or ghosts in my photo's and have shot 100's of photo's with it on my lens. Love it!
I like this product, the zipper tag is a little short but it doesn't bother me at all, fairly durable and just small enough to be portable and still handy, this is a good find.
The only reason I didn't give this little unit five stars is because it will not stay upright once the heavier cables are attached to the rear. Quick solution: either use two-sided tape to adhere the box to your desk/counter or take off the removable stand and lay it on its side. I chose to do the latter and also used some tape to prevent it from moving. That said, the unit looks nice, works perfectly, and the green LED front lights enhance the appearance. Great little product. Airforcejohn
it's so light weight, good for travel, the harddisk is big enough to put what ever you want, and the screen is so clean and bright, i read some people talk about they change the resolution from origal 1400x1050 to 1024x768 or something like that! i can tell that they don't know well about LCD, whith the LCD how the resolution they setup up,then you should just keep it that way, because that's how LCD work,it's not like CRT monitor can change what ever you want,if you do it will make the screen look fuzzy,anyway, the CPU is good enough, the performance is good enough for a LAPTOP and for most user,blutooth build-in, this laptop almost have all the feature you need, if you want more, $$ is the thing you will need. i have this laptop for one weeks and i do everything i can do to test it! i can say, once you have it, i will love it!!
This is my first digital SLR. I've had the S3 for about 8 months now and learned a lot about composition and exposure, so I decided to take the leap and get the SLR.So far, so good. I like the overall feel of the camera, love the speedy and accurate focusing and of course, it's a beautiful machine.Miss the image stabilization, and using the LCD to compose the picture I'm taking.I need to upgrade the lens really quick. The kit lens is NOTHING to write home about. As a matter of fact, the test pics I've taken are so comparable to the S3, It's even scarry! My new 50mm f/1.4 is on it's way.
I like this lens a lot. It is relatively small and lightweight so it is a perfect compliment to my Olympus E-420 body. The photos are sharp and properly exposed. Autofocus works for me but I don't really challenge it with fast moving subjects or very low light photography. The combination works very well for travel and casual photography. It's a great lens for the money.
My particular unit was very unreliable. Would just restart periodically going through the whole "BOOTING" process, which takes 3 to 5 minutes. Finally it just stopped working altogether with a "BOOT FAIL" message. While it did work, I thought that the user interface was pretty lackluster on par with a cable box from 5 years ago. They should have put more time in making it work better than include ridiculous 'circa 1980' video games buried down in the menus (like the one where the snake grows with every dot it goes over). Lame. Find a different one than this underperformer.
exactly has described, works great looks great! i love it and use it every day! very happy with this buy
This lens is great. Takes very sharp photos even in low light conditions. Perfect lens for portraits. No wonder it is rated #1 lens.
I bought two of these Tripp Lite U026-016 USB 2.0/FireWire 16 foot Active Extension Cables. I have had them for a month and use them with both my PC and with my Playstation 2 Force Feedback Driving Wheels. They are well designed and made with nice thick insulation on the wires and tight connectors.I am a picky consumer and have been very happy with other Tripp Lite products. (I also own two IsoTel Ultra 8s with metal cases and frequency shielding.) So after doing some comparisons, I put these at the top of my list. Tripp Lite is a little more expensive, but I have never had any failures, problems or headaches because of them.
fits like a champ and protects my expensive lens, what more could I ask for?
We have a brand new Sony Vaio running XP and this works great--haven't noticed any lag time in the mouse function (as was mentioned in a prior review) and it is very handy. A very decent product--I would recommend it.
I was looking a backpack for an over-sized Laptop (18,6") and the market has not a big variety to choose from. So i bought this one because i needed it.Overall the bag is very good to take a lot of stuff with you. It also serves as a camping backpack if you plan to camp taking your big wide-screen laptop with you. (Big Bang Theory idea, and geeks like me love that kind of stuff) You can also take two Laptops in the bag if you have one smaller and a sleeve.Pro: The compartment for the Laptop its fine, very spacey and cushioned. The other compartments (it has a lot) are very convenient. Has a cushioned pocket for an Ipod or a cellphone.Con: If you are not needing it, it is too much for you. It is not the type of bag you want to carry to the office nor on a bus or metro. It is XL.
It only last ten days on a 500w max 200w rms amp. Save your money buy a higher end sub.
Was looking for a protective bag for my digital camera. This one from Vangaurd was perfect. The bag includes a zippered front pouch for storage of batteries and or memory disks.
This is a great unit and especially good for the price, works better than more expensive units by far! Great buy at Amazon!
This card has quite a chunk of RAM, 512MB to be precise so I expected it to be a stonker. But knowing it was toward the lower end of the market (ie not costing 250+) I knew it wouldn't blow me away. At first I was unsure of how good it would be, I have a mobo with the ATI Radeon X200 Onboard Graphics which is pretty good. The main issue I found is that after having to install .NET Framework 1.1 for the Catalyst Control Centre, my PC ran slower. A bit of digging around and a visit to www.tweakguides.com and I found out that unless you are a software developer you should disable the .NET Account on your PC and disable a few services. This freed up some RAM and sped up the start up again. Playing HalfLife 2 at the highest details etc possible caused some slow down in complex views but it just about coped (ish) However having then spent more time digging seeking to improve the PC and VGA card I can now run HalfLife 2 very well with much deeper textures etc.in conclusion, if you are looking to just drop a card in and expect fantastic results this may not be the card for you, but if you are willing to play with your PC a bit this card is very impressive and for the price I recomment it
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.
the ad said it was 512 gb not 512mb. what I got was 512 mb
As a sports reporter, I relied heavily on this device. I upgraded from a much simpler recorder about 2 years ago, and I was very happy that I did.Imagine trying to interview a coach between games during a basketball tournament. The fans are still cheering, the band is playing, buzzers are blasting and the announcer is shouting out the line-up for the next game. There I am squeezing between the TV boys and stretching to reach my Olympus close to the coach's mouth.I can't really hear what he's saying while I'm there, but when I get home, I download the recording, plug in my earphones, and I can transcribe the interview word for word. I get perfect quotes, and I'm able to write award-winning stories thanks in part to those quotes.The software isn't ideal, but it'll do. My editor bought one just like it on my recomendation, but she has some issues with her playback program.All-in-all, great product for professionals and students alike.
I have purchased many remotes in search of the 'holy grail' of remotes. I finally found it. This is it.It has a couple of minor weaknesses;1) The charging cradle is poorly designed, and it is hard to know for sure that the remote is charging, although I have not had any real problems with it.2) I wish I could program a 2 or 3 step macro into a button, but you cannot do that, although it is designed like a Harmony device in that you can progam macro-like system set-ups into the remote. I will explain more in a moment.Everything else is remarkable.The device is designed as sort of a two-function device. Function 1 will turn on your stereo system and configure it for whatever input you desire, be it DVD, CD, ROKU, or whatever. You can even program the lights to come on or turn off, using Monster or GE Z-Wave portable or built-in switches.Function 2 comes into play after your devices have turned on. Once the devices are on, the remote 'converts' to a remote that operates your device. I think tha almost ALL of the buttons are programmable, and they are all 'hard' buttons (not touchscreen), so they are very reliable with tactile feedback. I have found the Harmony touchscreen buttons to be much less reliable, even though the Harmony display is better than the Monster AVL300 display.SETTING UP THE REMOTEThe remote must be set up on a computer with internet links, and if you have several devices to control, it will take a while. You download a program from their website (I think it is actually the same program used on Harmony remotes), and you plug the remote into the computer with a USB cable. It has almost every device ever made in its library, and once you download information about that device, you can change the buttons to suit your taste. In fact, you can then program EVERYTHING!! I think every button on the remote is programmable, and there are eight buttons that you can not only program, but you can also rename the button using the display screen. Plus these eight buttons can become 16 or even 24 buttons by advancing the display screen to the next page.And if you want another command that is not in the device library, it also has a learning function - place the existing remote next to it, and it will learn from the existing remote. Perfect.It took me several days to fully program the remote - there was definitely a learning curve involved. The instructions are minimal, and their customer service never did reply to an on-line inquiry. I am also controlling the lights with it using a Monster appliance switch, and a GE Z-Wave switch, which can be controlled by the AVL300. But once programmed, the program does not crash (as my Harmony did). Even if it were to crash, it could be reloaded from the website, as a permanent record of your remote is maintained through their program (not sure it the information about your configuration is on their site, or on your computer).I also found a unique feature that is not advertised or promoted. Their remote extender is set up so that when you control an appliance with the extender, the remote does not send a generic signal - it sends a special (RF I think) signal to the extender only. This means that if you have two devices with the same codes (I have two TV's in the room that use the same codes), you can use the extender to control one, and control the other directly - thus having independent control over both of them! I think this is really a great feature, and I found it by trial and error. Before that time, I had not found a way to control one without affecting the other.I needed a device that my non-technical wife could use and depend on. The Harmony had the features, but it kept crashing when I was out of town, and she could not use it. The Monster has NEVER crashed. Never. Plus this device is less expensive than the Harmony, and in my opinion, it is a far superior device.Although it is difficult to program (it took me some trial and error and almost a week to set it up for all of my devices), once set up, there is nothing else out there that is even close. Plus it is very reasonably priced. What more could you ask? If you want a really cool remote, and you are willing to go through the trial-and-error of setting it up, go for it. But if you want something super-easy to set up, and don't need the extra features, this is probably too much of a remote for you.
I have had 2 chargers from US Wireless and both broke for no reason. Go to Ebay and find a charger for much less money.
The Sony DSC-N1 is weel worth its price and will amaze you with every shot. It packs a lot of action for a tiny compact cam -- stunning 8 MP resolution, high quality video, the biggest LCD screen on any camera, and an intuitive touch-screen menu system. I compared over a dozen models before buying this one, although it was the most expensive of the pack. I was especially amazed by the quality of low-light photos which puts other cameras to shame! You can take pictures indoors with candlelight, by the sea at twilight time or dawn, or beautiful lit skyscrapers at night, and you'll get every detail and color like your eyes see it. You can even edit and "paint" on photos while on the camera, by using the plastic pen on the touch screen! If you're looking for a top-of-the-line camera with all the bells and whistles then definately go for this one.
We received this item quickly, and its amazing to find an HDMI cable for under $3, but it is not gold-plated. I am not sure what other features it could be missing from the description since I have no intention of tearing it apart. So far the cable appears to be functional (have only used once on an XBox 360 connection), but I don't feel I have really tested this product. Just thought buyers should be aware that the item pictured is not what you will receive.
They work just fine (so far), however they are obviously of a cheaper quality than other brands I have. Also, the adapters aren't labeled so you have to keep the box/piece of paper to remember. Would be easier if they just labeled each one.
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!
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.
I don't get it buying this online is the same thing as it is on Xbox tax was still applied, i was hoping for no tax.
My wife and I like to listen to AM talk radio and some FM as well, in the evenings. We are spending a lot of time at her dad's house doing some renovations on weekends. I got frustrated with the hassle of unplugging the hard to reach charger on the bedside radio and sometimes forgetting to bring the radio so I started shopping for a radio I could keep in the backpack. I wanted AM/FM and an alarm and a good brand. I like to buy things from people that have been making things for a long time, they tend to get more things right. I did not spend a lot of time on research and somehow I settled on the Grundig G1000A, I think it was the familiarity with the brand name, the shortwave capabilities and availability at a local Radio Shack store that made the decision for me. I really like the little thing. I am a long time licensed Amateur Radio Op and Electrical Engineer and I found nothing to make me unhappy with the radio. Scanning a shortwave band with the manual tuning knob is actually faster/easier/better than with the pushbutton scan feature on my Radio Shack DX 395 bedside radio. Sensitivity on the shortwave bands is just a tad less than the DX 395. The audio is pretty good through the tiny speaker, and really good with the included ear buds. The radio came with batteries, I thought that was a nice touch. Battery life is quite good. The leatherette case is a very nice touch, I can put the radio in it, put the whole thing in the box and put it all in the backpack and not worry about throwing the backpack around. The little radio is a good looking thing and that is something I appreciate. The Black on Silver motif is easy on the eye. Some of the lettering on the front panel is on the top of some plastic and it appears to "float" and produces a "3D" effect that is just nice. I can not express how I feel about stuff from Japan with black lettering on black plastic!! How stupid can a designer be?? This little radio gets an "A" for design all the way around, the tuning knob being on the opposite side of the volume knob makes the unit very easy to tune and adjust the volume and you can operate the band switch with your thumb at the same time. The frequency tends to drift a little bit, all analog tune radios have that problem, this is not severe at all, mine always drifts downward on the AM band so I tune a little above the frequency and can listen for hours without having to worry about it. You have to get the idea that you fine tune the radio with your ear, not by looking at the frequency display, small changes in freq. can be tuned with no change in the display since the display is really an add on.I give this radio a "5" not on any technical matter but on the design and the fun factor. I have some fun with it listening to Shortwave and it works perfectly for the main reasons I bought it. Kudos to Grundig.
I purchased this TV about a month ago and have been very happy with it so far. Amazon.com offered the best price I could find from a store that I trusted. The white glove delivery service was fantastic. The delivery person unpacked my television. I asked him to wait while I examined the TV and ensured it was capable of receiving a signal from my cable box. He patiently waited, and once I saw everything worked, I signed for the TV. There are certainly benefits of purchasing a TV directly from a store, however, in this instance the price was much better from Amazon.com and I understood that once I signed for the TV, it was mine. If I had found defects, I simply wouldn't have signed for the package and would have returned to sender. I'm not sure how that would have gone, but luckily that wasn't necessary. Back to the TV: it has a fantastic picture. The refresh rate is better than 12ms and I haven't noticed any issues. Some people complain about the gray blacks on LCD TV's caused by the required backlight. The Sharp AQUOS offers an enhanced black feature that helps with this problem, however, I felt that it decreased the amount of detail. By taking time to adjust the color settings, I found that the blacks looked pretty good and the details were still visible. All in all, as long as you adjust the picture correctly, I think you'll be very pleased with the picture. I would say the only problem with this TV is that it will motivate you to purchase other high-end video equipment. Personally, I will need to purchase a better DVD player capable of upconverting the image to 720P. For those of you interested in video games, I've played some PS2 games and they look quite good. The image doesn't cover the whole screen (a known issue with the PS2 and widescreen TVs), however, some games are capable of 480P and they look quite good. I'm very interested to see how the next gen systems that support 720P look on the TV!
I searched Amazon and about a dozen other sites for weeks, reading reviews, comparing features, looking for sales, and even though I found this off Amazon for a special deal several weeks back, I love Amazon and wanted to share my experience with other potential buyers since this is where I come for product info and reviews.I chose this model over the higher end Logitech models because this has slightly larger buttons, even though it isn't as fancy (it's also less expensive). After a few searches, I realized that the Logitech Harmony brand was the only remote really worth looking at for ease of use, both the remote itself and the software used to set it up.I liked the design of this remote as the layout of the buttons most closely resembles my TiVo remote. My biggest concern was whether my wife could use the remote. We have an older TV, newer odd-model Onkyo AV receiver, TiVo, cable box, DVD player, VCR, and an old Technics Tape deck and CD player. I needed something that could be used for everything easily. This purchase was much more for my wife than for me. If you could read her review of the remote from the standpoint of someone who fears new technology and hates having to use complex remote controls, you would buy this remote instantly.I am what you would call a Power User, where I like to customize everything in extreme detail and this remote lets me do this. It also is very easy to use once it is configured. One of my devices was not found in the Logitech database, but I pointed the old remote at the back of the Harmony and it figured out what it needed to do. Now, instead of using two remotes for most things and three or four if we want to do something other than watch basic TV or TiVo, this remote does everything with minimal button clicks.I've read a couple of complaints that people feel the software is too confusing or takes too long to set up - it's not for complete novices or people who want something to work out of the box with no setup, but I challenge you to find a remote that will work as well as this one without some configuration. Some slightly less than obvious features need to be brought closer to the main configuration screens, such as leaving my TiVo and cable box on when I turn everything else off, but all in all, this remote is really fantastic. Mac users - the software works beautifully in Mac OS X, but I expected no less from Logitech. Using the software makes it obvious that adding or removing a device and/or activities (such as "Watch TV" or "Play VCR" or "Watch DVD") should be easy, and if I need a replacement remote, I can simply plug the remote into the computer and click one or two buttons and be off with a fully customized remote again in two or three minutes. My guess is that the remote stays configured when the batteries die, but even if it doesn't, you can simply plug it in with the new batteries and the software will reconfigure it.I also heard a few people complain about battery life. I have had it working for about six weeks straight and it is still going strong. Even if the batteries don't last forever, how much do 4 AA batteries really cost when compared to the convenience of this remote? It is an excellent trade-off in my mind.Now that it is set up, it is so easy to use, it's not even funny. You point the remote at your stuff, press a button and leave it pointed until the indicator light on the remote says it's done turning everything on or off (1-3 seconds). My in-laws and a couple of friends have seen it in action and now want the same model for themselves. My biggest complaint with this remote from the entire experience of taking it out of the box to using it every day for over a month now is that it takes some getting used to when you are so used to using other remotes, especially TiVo. The placement of the rewind, forward, pause and play buttons is a bit different than I am used to with the TiVo remote, but the other day, I went to my in-laws house to fix their TiVo and it took me a few minutes to get used to the TiVo remote which I used to think was the best remote ever. So if that is my biggest complaint, I have to think I made the right choice.The remote has a built in Help screen which is really easy to use. My wife accidentally pointed the remote away from the screen too quickly the other day and it only turned on the TV and not the Receiver. So I told her to hit the Help button and within about twenty seconds, she had figured out (on her own) what to do, and now she doesn't need my help if the same thing happens again.I highly recommend this remote if you are a DVR user with a lot of system components with the need for an easy to learn, easy to use remote, but be prepared to spend a good 30-45 minutes setting it up for the first time, and even longer if you are a power user like me or if you have a lot of system components. Being this was my first universal remote, based on what I have heard from friends and family who have had others in the past, this experience has been vastly superior to theirs.Seriously, this is the best purchasing decision I have ever made, and I could not recommend a product any more highly than this.
I read all the reviews complaining about the Samsung's disc's not playing on other DVD player's. I disagree. It's disc's play on all my DVD players except one. Burned DVD's play perfectly in my iMac, Macbook, DMX DVD player, Playstation 2, Xbox, JVC DVD player, and Polaroid portable. The only machine I own that doesn't seem to like the Samsung's finalized discs is the Xbox 360, which will play the discs but will sometimes lockup when you skip commercial's.
Ever pick up a book that you can't put down? Literally. This novel moved and inspired me more than any novel I have ever read. There are subtle cues in dialogue and interactions that are quite profound, a whole layer of meaning that lies beneath the surface. So I read Shade of the Maple again, and to my surprise the story blew me away as much as the first time around even though I knew the ending. So I just read it a third time and found even more meaning. And how cool is this? For Mother's Day, I ordered copies for my Mom and a half dozen friends at shadeofthemaple.com directly from the publisher, who ships it out the same day - the author signed each copy personally and even emailed me. This is one book you cannot miss, and one that you won't be able to put down.
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.
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.
pairs immediately - first time!uses inexpensive, easy to replace batterygood rangesoftware isn't the slickest around, but is easily customizable
We needed something to connect my laptop to my Dad's new LED tv. We enjoy streaming shows off of Amazon or Netflix and this cable allows us to do that easily. The quality seems fine, especially for those who will just plug it in and forget it (I'm not sure how it will stand up being plugged-in and unplugged over and over, but it has worked so far). I might recommend for other like me who are looking for a cord to connect laptop to tv, to get a 12 foot cord. This 6 foot one is great but really restricts how far I can get from the TV.
This printer seems to be a decent, reliable, no-nonsense printer. I really like the double-sided print capability. Photo printing isn't bad, but not the best I've seen, and not as good as my HP 960c printer (which was replaced by this printer when it broke after only a few months). The Photo Print software, which is otherwise very useful, has a serious disk space detection bug in it. When I called HP, they &quot;offshored&quot; me to India and I was unable to obtain any useful help there. For this HP deserves the lowest possible rating.
Great price for the product $12 and some change compare that to $40 plus for a ink cartridge. It's just as good as the ones at the store but cheaper!!!!
Great Product at a Fantastic price... The Camera was everything we could asked for... My kid was delighted to finally own his first video camera... Thank You
I have owned these for about 4 years now and I can honestly say that these headphones sound GREAT !! I have never had ANY problems with them. I use them for studio purposes as well as regular use with my mp3 player. YOU SHOULD GET THESE !
This camera is a great next step for someone considering moving up from a simple point and shoot camera. While it still has easy automatic settings it allows you to have full manual input as well. I really liked how I can control the ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and can even focus manually (although manual focus is a bit slow.)Pros:-Manual controls-video time only limited by card space-Great zoom-Great Macro ability-Really good image quality, making solid prints up to 11x14-good feel...solid...can really wrap your hands around it.-Lots of dedicated external buttons to control exposure, ISO, and other settings...no need to hunt through lame menus for most commonly used adjustments.-Uses easy to find AA batteries.Con:-not quite an SLR.-slower manual focus (most cameras in this range don't have manual focus at all)...auto focus is quite fast.-Can't slip it in your pocket.
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!
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.
Just in case it's not obvious to other people, a word of warning is that this is a USB 1.1 hub (does not support USB 2.0). I didn't pick up on that from the description and ended up having to return it. Amazon was great with the return considering I had opened the item before realizing it wasn't the right hub for my needs.
One CANNOT split HDMI signal they way it has been done to analog signals. This is because devices have to negotiate link parameters. The protocol involved is peer-to-peer. With two display devices connected the source device gets confused. The best you can hope for is a picture on one TV (randomly chosen). Any power on/off or simply input change on the non-working TV will cause serious disruptions of the working display.Audio splitting is entirely out of question - it NEVER works even if exactly the same audio formats are set on all three devices in question (if there even is such a possibility).The product is worthless. If you need to send you HDMI source signal to more than one display you need to buy an active HDMI splitter - see for instance [...] (this is actually a combination of a switcher and a splitter). A lower class but cheaper devices are available [...]
I got this card a few months ago through Cingular with a wireless data plan. The card cost $150, but I got a $150 rebate so it was effectively free. Everything worked fine with the card for the first couple of months, and the reception was similar to cellular: A great signal sometimes, no signal sometimes. My problems began when I noticed the antenna spun freely when plugged in (something it didn't normally do). After taking the antenna out, I couldn't see that anything was wrong with it. I took it to Cingular and they informed me that the tiny pin, which sticks out of the end of the antenna where it plugs in, had broken off, and this is what carries the signal into the card. I called Sony Ericsson to deal with the problem and then I discovered the true nature of how that company works. They directed me to a website where I could purchase a replacement antenna for $20. One-year warranty? Well, not against product miss-use, they said. Apparently, the fact that the antenna is designed poorly doesn't mean that they are obligated to cover it under the warranty, although the warranty states nothing about the antenna not being covered. I argued and even spoke with a supervisor, but to no avail. Apparently they need to supplement the price of the card with replacement antennas every few months. I refuse to buy their antenna, so I am instead purchasing an adapter for the card that allows you to use any type of FME connectable antenna, and I will buy a larger antenna so hopefully I will get better range. My suggestion to you is to steer clear of this product and go with a more solidly made card from a company that will actually honor their warranty. I'm not sure whom this may be, but if I can't get this card to work I am going to try a Sierra Wireless card that also works with Cingular.
This hub is small, well constructed and works perfectly out of the box. Simple and effective.
Not as attractive as Apple's original, but a darned sight more durable. And worth it, to keep an old workhorse machine useful.
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.
Live in a apt. in NYC, can see Manhattan. Save your money, get a Terk antenna. The RCA was worst than my rabbit ears, even with amplification.What amplification? Didn't see a difference, even with regular channels. Got it for my HDTV, what a waste. Wish I listened to the reviews.
Inexplicably, IBM/Lenovo put a proprietary "enhanced ATA" interface into the T43, which means you can use ONLY Lenovo drives (shades of Compaq from the early 1990s). If you put any standard ATA drive in your T43, you will get an error message on bootup every time, warning you of a coming tsunami or a flock of missionaries on your doorstoop (or something like that). Amazon was the cheapest place to buy this.For about 6 months or so, I've been using it as the primary drive in my T43 (I have another 100GB in my Ultrabay). It's slowing down as it approaches full, and since I try to back up routinely, I need to clean it off.It's quiet (many complain of drive noise). It's basically invisible. What more could you want?
Even though this is the rcomended case for the camera it does not fit properly. You should not recomend this as the case for the MPVR.
Used this amp to power a set of MB QUART componets in the front and a 8inch 8ohm DVC bazooka tube in my hatch. Very clean power, easy to hook up and runs cool..
This keyboard is by far the best one I have ever used. I got it to use with my computer, which serves as our entertament center. If I could afford it, I would by another to use at work for regualar typing. The feel of the keys are great.It works well for media control also. It is kind of anoying that you have to press the function key, and hold, to use the multimedia keys. I would have much preferred stand-alone funtion keys. It would also be nice if you could toggle the funtion key instead of having to hold it down.The touch disk works well for me. While not super fast, it does the job. It would have been nice if they had located it bottom center, like on laptops rather than off to the side. This is not a big deal, and it does keep you from tapping it while typing. The volume control works great, and is kind of fun. volume buttons would have worked just as well, but were would the fun be?
If you buy a Canon video cam, then you'll love this case... it's so well made, small, good loking and practical that i'm not sure why people buy anything else.
I bought this dvd player specifically so I could play pal movies. It truly is worth the value. Forget the no brand name and size. You can't get a better deal than this. The picture quality is great. I have to thank Art from Minnesota who helped me set the player up to play my pal dvd's.
I bought my accessory kit back in mid-August and am just now getting around to reviewing it here, near the end of November. I shopped and researched it thoroughly before deciding to purchase from Amazon. They had the best price with super saver shipping, so I saved quite a bit by not purchasing directly from Sony or other retailers. I should also mention that I got the kit (bag with battery) for roughly the same as what I would have paid for the spare battery by itself. Expect to wait a week or two if you use the super saver option. I got email confirmation that my order shipped 3 days after placing my order, then I received it about 8 to 10 days later. I was willing to wait in order to save the shipping cost.The spare battery that comes with the kit is a MUST have. It lasts 3.5 hours compared to 80 minutes for the included battery that came with my camcorder. I have the Sony DCR-DVD308 handycam which comes with the NPFH40 battery.As for the camera bag, I could sum it up with a few words or phrases. Functional and practical; attractive, sleek and stylish; compact, yet roomy enough to store all of your essentials.To elaborate on some of it's features: the main compartment is divided into 2 sections. I use one half to store my handycam and the other half will hold 6 of the mini DVD-RW discs. There's room in the camera compartment to hold about 3 discs with the camera in there so that's convenient for keeping recorded discs separate from your blanks. There's a small, see-thru mesh, zippered pocket in the lid enclosure that would hold your camera's USB cable or memory sticks for picture taking. There are small, enclosed, zippered pockets on each side of the bag, big enough to hold a couple of discs or extra batteries. I keep the extra battery that came with the kit in one of these pockets when not in use. The front of the bag has a narrow zippered pocket that I use to store my camera's audio-video cables for hooking up to a TV for playback. There are also 3 small pouches sewn into each side of this pocket where I store my camcorder's remote, along with lens cleaning fluid and tissues. I should note that this pocket cannot be accessed without first opening the lid flap because it closes via locking clips directly in front of this pocket. That's not really a big deal to me, but the lid would be more convenient if it zippered closed rather than with the clips. I believe the clips are a lot sturdier than they appear, as another reviewer was concerned about them breaking. Unless you're really rough in handling your bag, I don't think that will be a problem. All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase. I think the bag is sturdy, well made and adequately padded to protect it's cargo if you're careful with how you handle it. It's not designed for mountain climbing or other such activities where being dropped is a consideration. If that's what you need, then you should look for one of the more expensive backpack bags with lots of extra padding.April 10, 2010 Review Update:I decided to come back and add some additional comments to this review after owning this bag for quite some time now. It's in great shape and holding up very well in terms of sturdiness and quality. What I really wanted to add is that since purchasing this bag, I have added several other accessories to my camcorder such as a wide angle lens attachment that allows me to get everything in the frame when recording in small enclosed spaces. I've also added an external bluetooth wireless microphone which is actually two parts; a receiver that mounts on the camcorder's shoe mount and a transmitter that you place wherever you wish to record sound away from your camcorder. While the addition of these other accessories have greatly enhanced the use of my camcorder, the relevance to the camcorder storage bag is that I am able to fit all of these accessories in the bag. Presently, I am storing the following items in this bag: in one of the side zippered pockets is the wide angle lens attachment which has it's own hard protective case, along with a quick release plate for tripod use; in the other side pocket is a battery charger with the extra battery that comes with the accessory kit; in the front zippered pocket are the audio/video cables and the usb computer transfer cable; the main inside compartment is divided into two sections and can be customized according to your needs by moving the placement of the divider; I have the transmitter and receiver for the wireless mic, along with AAA batteries for the microphone and an extra lithium battery for the camcorder in the smaller side of the divided main compartment; in the larger side of the main compartment is the camcorder itself, along with a ten pack spindle case of mini DVD-RW discs and a zippered, sleeved, DVD storage case for keeping recorded discs separate from blanks; in the zippered pouch of the lid in the main compartment is the camcorder's remote control unit, a memory stick case and an additional quick release plate. While I realize this may qualify as way too much information, I wanted to give you an idea of just how much stuff you can get into this amazingly compact storage bag. Prior to my own purchase, I remember reading reviews of others who purchased this bag who thought it was too big for their camcorder. I think what they may not have realized when they received their bag ( because neither did I ), is that you will most likely add other accessories to your camcorder as you begin to use and enjoy it. This bag has enough space in it to allow room to grow in your use of your camcorder, while still being relatively small and compact in size. After owning this bag for going on three years now, I can say I am completely happy with it and it's been a great investment. I hope this lengthy review will be helpful to anyone who may be considering purchasing this great accessory kit.
despite misgivings concerning several reviews on the hk cd changer i bought it in an attempt to gain better remote compatability with my other hk equipment. hk has the rare feature that allows you to hardwire daisy chain the remote control function of your hk equipment to each other. the changer sounds great... much better than the sony changer it replaced. i have it connected both digitally and analog. the analog has more depth while the digital is more crisp. no mechanism issues. it does make a lot of mechanical noise and the microchips seem busy doing something. but if you wait everything seems to work smoothly. wife likes the way it looks so much so i went ahead a got the matching dvd player. my system works as easily as theatre in a box but with the sound quality of components
let's face it, you're not going to get a lot of camera for the money involved, but what you do get is a passable webcam which doubles as a very low-end stand alone digital camera which can be used for happy snaps in good outdoor conditionsmy 9 y.o. daughter likes it, and i like the idea of giving her the chance to fire off pics indisciminately for the cost of 4 aaa batteries - a much superior option to film and processing costs for a beginner to experiment, and faster opportunity to view the images they create and encourage consideration of what does and what doesn't work technically and artisticallyif you want a real digital camera then go and buy one, but you won't get it for this price; as a cheap beginner's equivalent to a very basic instamatic (with webcam capabilities as an added bonus), this is definitely worth consideration
Purchased 3 black and 1 color cartridge. Installed 1 blk and 1 color upon receipt, black works fine. color cartridge shows an error message and will only print in an off pink.
I love my new mouse it is small and artistic. I like it so much. It is easy to set up and easy to use. It is a good companion with the laptop. Buy it why are you waiting?
I love this thing. I can watch TV anywwhere on my Nokia Smartphone using sling player. Also can watch TV (and Tivo) on my laptop when I'm travelling.Video quality is much better than I expected.Set up was easy- initially I was afraid that setting up something that sounds this complicated would be a nightmare. It comes with excellent set up instructions: I was up and running in 20 minutes without needing tech support, FAQ's, or searching for answers on the web.This thing is too cool: if you have Tivo and a Smartphone you must get a slingbox.
This cm is awesome. Better than the 5120 as the 5120 has firmware that does not like VoIP. I highly recommend this for any user!
I originally bought the Nikon 12-24mm lens, it was expensive. I took it home and found that it simply was not sharp. I may have gotten a bad copy of the lens. I was disappointed and returned it.A month later I decided to try another copy of the lens. However, after reading about the Tokina, I decided to try it instead. I am extremely pleased. The photos are very sharp. I found no chromatic abberation as reported by other reviewers. Colors are well balanced and saturated. I can't fault it in any way. The lens is solidly built. I highly recommend it. However, before you buy any lens, be sure to read the Amazon reseller's return policy. Some of the camera stores they sell through charge a 15% restocking fee for returns.
Fast shipping and great price for photo album. Very nicely made and has a spot to write beside each photo.
I love this screen protector. its def anti glare, my fingers glide easily across the screen and the bubbles were easy to work out! I am shocked it was so cheap :) def will buy from this company again.
First, this cable is extremely thin. If you are looking for a Cat6 cable that you can easily "hide" out of the way, this is the cable for you. I am running this cable between the baseboard and hard wood floors of three rooms, and did not have to "modify" the baseboard in any way to slide this cable out of sight. Second, 50 ft is a pretty long Cat6 cable for $20. I am using the cable to carry AT&T; Uverse signal from our "router" to a TV in a distant bedroom, and the signal seems to be of high quality.The only potential issue with this cable (as has been stated in another review) is that it may be a little more fragile than your standard cable...just don't use a staple gun to hold it down. At least in my case, there is enough friction between the baseboard and the cable that it is held in place pretty solidly without damaging the cable.
For my first digital camera, I bought a Canon A70. The user manual was huge, the camera controls mystifying, and the pictures were blurry. I blamed it on myself, thinking that I needed to read some books on photography. I spent hours reading books about photography, trying to solve the soft focus problem (see? I did learn something! Blurry is called "soft focus.") I thought my crummy pictures were my fault, after all, Canon was supposed to be the best! A few months short of two years, my Canon died a weird death--one day, I turned it on, and the screen was awash in purple and red blobs. I was angry at Canon after reading that this was a common occurence and there was no fixing it. But secretly, I was relieved. I hated that thing.Holding my breath, I bought this EasyShare C330 camera with the dock. I didn't believe it would take good pictures...after all, how can something "easy" be good? WOW!!! Was I delighted! It really won this skeptic over. The pictures are clear, and the camera is so easy to understand and use! It narrates settings for you, it's easy to navigate, and it's a complete joy to use. The software is amazing--you can take a completely unbalanced, over-dark picture, edit it with a one-touch "enhance" button--and you've got a perfect picture! The color technology is amazing, too--gorgeous blues, vibrant reds; better than real life! What a delight after that complicated, annoying Canon.Because this camera is such a joy to use, I find myself taking 20 times more pictures than I used to. I cannot say enough good things about it...it has completely changed picture-taking for me. Because I love taking pictures now, this camera has taught me more about photography than all the manuals and photography books I had to read.In a nutshell, I would recommend this camera to anyone who just wants to take a good picture. Leave the "F stops" and "exposure times" to people who are interested in that sort of thing--I am definitely not. This camera takes fantastic pictures, PERIOD.
I've had this scanner for almost a year now and no complaints. Canon has a much better reputation and track record for quality than HP and this scanner has been great. One complaint...when making copies it gives you the option to make more than one copy--but this function never works. The multiple copies don't turn out correctly...there are large errors in the scan. An easy work around is to scan into a pdf (adobe acrobat) file and then print as many copies as you like of the file. Great plug and play scanner.
Great product, transmits perfectly and overides most local FM signals. Outstanding customer service from the dealer.
I find it ridiculous that companies want to charge almost as much for these cables as they do for the machines that they connect. We purchased this online from Amazon for less than $2.It works great. We recently bought a blu-ray player, our first, and I've noticed a significant difference in the picture quality. Very clear, crisp and sharp pictures. I'm very happy, especially for the price.The seller sent this quickly, packaged appropriately and we were very pleased with the product.
I bought this machine mainly to play PAL VCD's I bought in China. I've had to rely on a computer to play these disks, but I'd much rather use my TV.Initially, after following the instructions in the manual for switching to NTSC mode (from Auto), the player behaved like my old DVD player; scrolling the picture because the output was still PAL.It turns out the Standby/OnOff button is a bit slow; if you hit it too quickly to change modes, the button press isn't detected.Allowing for a bit more time, instead of a quick click, and the mode switch to NTSC works. I watched several of my Chinese PAL disks, as well as a Chinese Region 3 "House of Flying Daggers" DVD.One function I wish it had; I'd like to be able to burn several AVIs onto a DVD-R (as opposed to several CD-ROM's). The manual states specifically that the machine will read AVI videos on CD-ROM. I burned a DVD-R disk just to experiment: The machine detects the disk as a DVD, and the disk navigation function is disabled. Shucks.I still rate it 5 stars because it works as advertised, and it's the machine I've needed for a long time.
This is a great product obviously they can't give you power to devices as Hard Drive (for this I recomend that comes with the computer), the chipset of firewire is Texas Instrument (the best recommended for professional video) and nec for usb that is great. Compatible with a mac for my is a excellent product.
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.
Keyboard seems to be very sturdy and works almost as perfectly as advertised.Pros:Keyboard: Ergonomic, stylish, functional, responsive and portable.Mouse: Equally stylish, pin-point accuracy, includes very sleek charging base. Also, all 5 batteries required for the system were included! Nice move, Microsoft.Cons: 1. No dedicated number keys (but I knew that before I made the purchase, so I'm not "really" complaining:-). 2. The touch pad on the keyboard doesn't work very well in cursor mode. I have the keyboard connected via bluetooth to a PS3 console and a laptop which are both, in turn, connected to an LCD TV. Although inconvenient, I've had to turn to the mouse for navigation (the mouse bundled with the system is, by far, the best mouse I've ever owned, btw).Overall, 4 of 5 stars. If you're not trying to control components from a reclining sofa 20 feet away like I am, I'm certain you'll find this product to be an amazing buy.
An amazingly sturdy and well built case. Diced foam insert makes positioning a snap. Good quality padded shoulder strap.
I would write a review but I was shipped the wrong product. Please read everything you can about policies of the seller and Amazon's before purchasing.
I am totally pleased and satisfied with this unit. It absolutely does level out the volume variances between channels and between the shows and their respective commercials. In fact, I'm buying another unit today for our bedroom TV. The volume controller is small, simple to connect, and has absolutely no user controls to fuss with aside from the "Bypass" switch. Absolutely plug 'n play. One suggestion to the manufacturer: add an on/off switch. Otherwise, a good buy.
Got this for my girlfriend and she loves it. She's had it for a little over a year now, and it is working great. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a good quality shower radio. She keeps it outside the shower to help keep any water from ruining it.
This camera carry case lives up to the description. One SLR fits with 6 inch lens. If you put the lens hood on backward, that fits too. Two small lenses will fit one on each side, but it is tight. Fully loaded, it is not too heavy. The sling feature works great.
This cable does a great job on my xbox and connecting my computer to the tv. Plus you can't beat the price, shipped quickly.
I bought this camera a few weeks ago with the intention of using it as my backup/"uh-oh" camera, one that I could break and not really care too much about. The quality is decent, it does appear grainy depending on the light conditions outside. I did a small shoot recently when there was about half a foot of snow on the ground and a slight overcast and there was still a noticeable amount of grain (at least to me, friends can't tell).As I said in the title, it's great for beginners. It offers a lot for new photographers, all the manual settings, the auto-focus motor in the camera makes it great for lenses that don't have it built in. The 6.1 or whatever MP gets outdone by newer point and shoots, but for what it is it's a great camera.I'd recommend this as a backup or a starter camera.
I DJ at a bar in town a few times a month and needed a left and right channel 1/4" connection to reach from my mixer to their soundboard over a wall on the other side of the time. I got these for a good price and they make sound go from one end to the other. The seem pretty tough too, I just wrap them up and throw them in a bag with other cables and there's no damage after doing that a few times and even leaving them in there for a week. If you need a decently priced pair of 19.5 foot dual 1/4" cables, get these.
This remote is amazing and was so easy to set up. I was using a Denon home theater with a separate DVD player, cable box and HDTV. I have all of the audio piped through the home theater and needed all of the separate remotes to make it all work. This new Harmony 880 was INSANELY easy to set up, 5 minutes on the PC, and then it just WORKED!You press Watch TV --- and it does! Watch DVD --- and you ARE!The 2nd best part about it is that if it makes an error, like putting on the home theater to watch TV but puts the audio on Tuner or DVD... you press help and it fixes it instantly and the display pops up that says "Did that fix the problem?".An amazing device and very attractive for the home decor. Recommended!
I use it on a Canon 40D. This gives me around 580 photos per 8GB RAW format. The writing is fast considering the 6.5fps from 40D. After the 17 RAW continuous shots, I need to wait for 3-5 seconds for all the data to be recorded.I am happy with the purchase and recommend it.Given 4 stars as I have taken max 1000 shots and yet to put it to real stress. The lag of 3-5 seconds after continuous shooting also is a downer but this is not a very regular scenario and hence I am satisfied with the purchase.
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.
I purchased this lens by the reviews on Amazon already. I use this lens on a Canon XTI and it is everything the great reviews have said.Very fast, even in very low light.Extremely sharp, Great color.I have been very happy with this lens and would highly recommend it as a must have prime lens, you will not be disappointed.
I shall be delighted if someone can tell me what is the best lens for PORTRAITS. I've been reading up on the TAMRON 17-50 for this endeavor. But individuals and groups of 50 is what I'm specializing in since I've retired.I've been using a TAMRON 28-200, and a NIKON 35-80mm and just cannot get a good rich robust shot with detail and brilliant colors that you see in these upscale fashion magazines i.e. SAKS 5TH AVE, NEIMAN MARCUS, CIGAR OFFICIANADO etc..I have a NIKON 300 and am relatively a rookie and thoroughly disgusted even going to a few NIKON classes. The prices seems to range around $450-$550. I do a lot of outdoor shots like picnics, fam-re-u, cars and 18 wheelers. My shots of those adolescent female teens really has to be impressive and startling, vivid and with HD. They complain about their skin tones mostly.
I have burned hundreds of DVD's with my iMac with relatively few failures.Despite all of the raving reviews, I returned these after only 2 successful burns of the first 20 disc's.These are rated 8x, so I tried reducing my burn speed to 8x, but that didn't help. I even went down to 4x, but still most every DVD failed. 4x did produce the 2 successful burns, but also produced several failures.Then I tried to burn them on my PC, still had all failures.I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch or what...but these were very poor quality.
I Started about 5 years ago with Black and White photography. That being my main forte I was looking for a good transition to digital. I did massive amounts of research and landed upon the Super CCD Fuji. The noise issue did give me some concern, however, dealing with film I feel it gives it a more realistic quality. I can't wait till Fuji masters the Super CCD just think the octogonal constructions is way ahead of its time, perhaps too far. However. After using this little bugger for 3 weeks now I am in love with it. The night capabilitys are amazing. It says maximum sutter time is 15 seconds, but, with a release cable, it can stay open for hours. It has &quot;B&quot; mode. Awesome. The macro cababilitys are also killer. Now to get a shot that I can only get with film just use the manual override. That way you have total control. Sorry, I can't keep my hands off this little bugger. Good luck on your research.
i'm not for many words so i'll be brief, i record cds from albums using a 2nd generation pioneer. i bought this thinking i wouldn't have to break down and reassmble my stereo everytime i wanted to record from album (long story, moving on) this item is fine for the novice recorder (but not for the price). it makes an "o.k." recording (but not for the price). for the money you can get a better turntable and outboard recorder and do a better job. i mean get real, the track inscriber actually stops the recording and restarts!?! in which w/o care, you end up cutting off one song at the end and one at the begining! i don't think the 1st generation recorders were THAT archeic! you can't adjust tone arm pressure! you can't use better stylus (only their replacement which is mediochore at best) and here's the real kicker...$30 for s&h !!! if it wasn't so much to, i'd send it back, but i'll cut my loses, use it till the needle wears (oh i can't wait for that) and then give it to the resale rack cause i couldn't bring myself to actually try to sell this! buyer beware.
doesn't always remove all glare, but almost always removes at least some glare. plus it protects the lense all for decent price.
plugged into my laptop and HDTV and worked first time. i had another cheap cable but could never get a connection - thought i might be missing a driver or something but everything i tried did not help. first try with this cable and it was perfect.
I have been looking for 15 years for ear buds that will stay in my ears. I have finally found them. They fit great, they sound great. I have been using these for a couple of months now in the gym for weight training and when I am running.Now for the specifics. First off, they're green. If you are going to have a problem with that, don't buy them. As for the sound, they sound great, but you have to put on the gray ear covers. They do sound awful without them. It takes a little effort to get them fitted over the sizing disks, but it is needed. And here is another suggestion, if you are THAT picky about sound quality, DON'T LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE WORKING OUT. These headphones are for sport, not audiophilia. Now for the fit. I needed the biggest disks to make them fit securely. But they do fit. It took a couple of uses to get used to it, but now I can barely feel them in my ear.Lastly, how to wear them. They must be worn on the left arm. I was always a right arm mp3 wearing person. I made the switch. So can you. The short wire goes to the left ear. The long wire goes behind your head to the right ear. Personally, I run the wire from my mp3 player on my left arm, inside my shirt and up the back of my neck. The "annoying" curl of the wire actually helps keep it out of the way. It wraps perfectly around the back of my neck to my right ear.Overall, I am thankful I found them and so is my wife. Like I said, I have been looking for 15 years for ear buds that don't fall out and she was tired of me bringing home "another" pair of headphones. I highly recommend them for anyone with an active lifestyle.P.S. If you need a manual to tell you how to wear headphones, how did you make it onto the internet to write a review?
I got one from Amazon yesterday. I heard people saying inaccurate voltage output, so I tested it in my lab. I need 4.5v for my CD player, and I got 7.3 volts when I switched to 4.5v. Even 3v position gave me 5.4v output. I am not sure whether I can plug this in my CD player. Good thing is that the screws are special type such that people like me (with some knowledge) cannot not do anything to it. It will be a waste for me.
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.
These speakers are fantastic. I live all the way in Australia, it took them around 3 - 4 weeks to get here, but it was worth the wait. They need batterys, but so what.. I havent changed them once since I first put them in. It can also play the audio from my portable DVD player!If you need speakers for your ipod, then I suggest your buy these ones.Small and easy to carry, and cheap to!
The headset has very good audio quality and are pretty comfortable to wear even for hours of usage. The limited rotation for the mic is a little odd but easily adjustable.
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
I was looking for a cable tracker and tool to validate I had my pin wiring right. I could have bought two products for about the same price but this one does it all. I wish it had a network performance tester built in it then it would be 3 solutions in 1. Maybe the next release could have it. I just use my laptop to determine if performance is good it is the poor man way and it works. High quality commerical product at reasonable price. As a volunteer I bought it for a church remodeling job saving me tons of hours chasing cables to a room on different floors. I tested one cable from one building to another all underground (over 60 year old telephone cables 300'+) and into the basement of the church then up across the entire building to a sound console in the top pews it had to be close to 500+'. Wiring/pins turned out perfect and we decided to running Gig bits transfer across it all. Would have been a nightmare pinpoint a problem without this tool. Remember you can't test your pairing through switches - cable to cable. Still trying to figure out how to isolate a cable with they are hot/active but I am sure it will do it. I am satisfied!
You can't own a Sony a-100 and not have this flash. It is that good. If you have ADI turned on in the camera and are using a digital lens, then you can't go wrong with the flash metering that this flash/camera combo gives you. The skin tones are perfect every time whether you are 6 feet or 18 feet away. Just great. The flash even has a pull out diffuser to use in macro photography which I also use on shots within 3 feet to avoid the harsh highlights. Just great. Have I said that already?
If you're looking for a ultra-compact camera that you can carry around with you everywhere, than this is your camera.It's the smallest camera with optical zoom in the market.It's also very light weight but yet so strong built.....plus it looks great but most importantly, it takes GREAT pictures.LCD is bright & big enough for most people.You can't go wrong with the Canon PowerShot SD110.
I had the product for a couple of months. It stoppedworking. Then my troubles began.The one time I got through to tech support, the fellow on theother end was clueless and promised someone would return mycall who was a senior tech support guy. Never got a returnphone call.Tried calling back for an RMA number. The telephone numberthey give for getting RMAs was disconnected.I tried tech support twice more, was put on hold, forced to leave a message after 5 or so minutes. Still, never got a call back.In case you have got guessed, I am annoyed. This is not a product which a professional office can depend on.
I had to upgrade the firmware to 1.04.17 before I could follow the instructions on this website, in addition I had to wait 5 minutes before it worked completely.It was so frustrating that I could connect to the repeater, ping yahoo.com but other websites such as ebay and amazon would be unreachable. So I walked away for a couple of minutes, without changing anything on my side. The repeater suddenly worked fine with all the websites. I believe that although both lights turned blue, it takes a while for the system to be in sync.
Not much more to add than has already been said before. When your internet provider gives you a cable to connect your cable modem to your computer you don't think to yourself that if you buy that $$$ cable instead you will have a better internet connection, no you plug in the cable.Same should apply to an HDMI cable but there are $$$ to be made there. Anyway, this one, like the free Cat5 cable you get from your ISP or in the box with your router does the job and delivers the 1's and 0's from the Roku box, DVD, PC, Cable box etc to the TV.Job Done.
I guess it's my turn,And I thought there was a &quot;possibility&quot; that the 5160's being a bit later (than the 5040's) were not going to RFH - guess i'm wrong again. Here I sit, listening to the &quot;Thank you for calling, your call is very important to us, all of our representatives are currently assisting other customers, please hold on for the line for the next available representative&quot; message. I called 800-993-5899 and it's my turn to wait and ponder. Geee - I was really enjoying watching that show, probably now gone forever. Now I get to spend hours on the line - to repack and ship (eventually after getting an RMA) - and to fight to get credit for the &quot;lifetime&quot; activation as it's been under a month. What a bummer. Well, I am getting off the merry-go-round. Cash back is the goal. I will &quot;play again&quot; after reading in this forum of joy and happiness in units with 6 months+ under their belt. Even then I would get a 2 year support contract. Anybody who wants a show sent from EDELSKE has my apologies - cant stop the reboot from hell. FAIRWELL WORLD OF REPLAY - BYE BYE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE. When you grow up I'll be back, but for now - it's just too much hassle and not worth the effort, grief, time on the phone, shipping bother, and worry about what the next one will bring. Others may choose to &quot;swap&quot; but for me, this is a TOY not an important item. I will miss it, but the VCR is reliable and &quot;fast forward&quot; will see me thru. BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK? (Hmmmm, that should not be needed with a half a grand+ device) and may your units work forever...........
I order several of these for my entertainment setups in both the family room and the bedroom, and they work fantastic. Great picture. Simple Cable, but they are so inexpensive. I can't tell a single difference between this cable and the $40 ones from Wal-Mart. The seller is fantastic too, these were shipped 4 days before they were even supposed to arrive.Definitely a good buy.
The Franklin Bookman cards are a great add-on to an already excellent product. This is a great way to leverage the value of your Franklin Dictionary with other content for what amounts to a bargain price.Amazon seller Xpresstech is the largest private Franklin Master Distributor and stocks all Franklin products. They can be found on amazon at [...]
I have used a 500MB version of this exact player every day for almost a year now. I download then play talk radio programs and then delete them. I put the player in the USB port, delete what I have heard and then sync new programs daily. It works great! The 2GB player is for my music. The one drawback is, it only works with Windows XP.
I have two of these daisy chained. They work as they are suppose to and I am very happy !I wanted to be able to watch internet content in my living room on my Bravia and needed a means to get my optical keyboard and mouse active in that room so I could control things. This product simply extended the reach of the optical receiver for the mouse and keyboard and waa laa ... I can now run my computer on my Bravia in my living room ! Of course I have a dual output high end video card with a DVI link to my TV to make this happen also !
my dad had baught this camera 3years ago and then recently he gave it to me. its a good camera, the only thing is, the lense cap keeps comming off. great camera, cheap lense cap. picture quality is good, indoor and outdoor. the only other thing is that when the batteries get low it'll stop using the flash, which gets really annoying sometimes but normally isn't a problem. it can also stand SOME banging around, but not much. oh, and that little plastic covering at the bottom of the right hand corner of the camera peeled off recently but that doens't affect the camera's performance!
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.
High quality product, had it almost for two years. Don't use it on daily basis, but it works great for small computer repairs/upgrades, case is made of durable material, has all tools you might need.
Excellent well made product. Just a tad too bulky but it looks like it will last forever.
I purchased the ultravision 42 inch version late 2006, Now it is almost 2013 and knock on wood, This tv has had NO problems at all, still looks as good today as the day it was delivered, I hooked it up to my Bose system and it is just amazing to say the least! Now I wish I could get a 65 inch version.
I recently purchased this Hard drive and a week after it crashed!! i cant even reformat it.. i lost 70GB of video for my business. Please dont buy it, ACOM data sucks!
This worked for my Nikon Coolpix S203 camera. Much cheaper than the $40 or so it would have cost to get from Nikon.
The 8700 prints a very nice page. But its quirks and inconsistencies doom it to one of the most frustration pieces of hi tech I've owned (and I work in an IT department).The source of much of the frustration comes from feeding the paper, a seemingly innocuous problem, I admit. But, I've never had a smooth paper feed since I got the printer. It's not a calibration issue, it seems to not know when paper is in, when it should feed it, and it grabs at the paper so quickly that crooked prints are inevitible.I wish I could write a good rec for this printer, but it's a high maintenance beauty not worth the frustration. Just get something that works and you'll save yourself hours of printer set up frustration in the course of your life. Considering there's so much competition, why bother with this product...
I use this card with my newCanon SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera. I can get more than 900 photos on the highest settings. It records quickly, ready for me to take a second pic in a millisecond. I know technology advances, but this is way better than the 1GB SD card I used for my previous camera.I now go out looking for ways to fill the card up with every trip!
Okay, first, don't read this if you don't know the ending...oops, what ending? You read 555 pages to never find out who the murderer is. The shame of it is, the book is so well written, but there is no closure to this book at all. Donna writes so well and this book had me as engrossed as The Secret History did, but I really feel now, that I wasted a lot of time reading this. And oh, one last question....Who is The Little Friend that the book is titled after??
I these speaker on vacation. Good sound in a small package. And the fact they charge at the same time, GREAT!I also use then in the office -- they take up little space -- but still deliver good sound.The only thing I would change - when you turn them, the volume is loud and that can be annoying in an office setting.
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.
product did not work when i received it.Will not format disks and requires multiple attempts for reading and writing to disk. Returning product with intention of buying a different brand as this drive seems cheaply made, would perfer to spend the extra $10 on a hopefully more quality product.
The adapter is just what I was looking for and works great. Very good price and received the adapter in good time.
Is the new white black or the new black white? Can't tell with Apple anymore. Anyway, the white case is very Apple-like and be prepared it stands out in a room. This is neither here nor there when it comes to the important stuff like sound quality and connectivity. The sound: It was better than expected from a portable (yes, you can load it up with a gaggle of C batteries if you choose). Although sound adjustment comes from your source (if you have it), such as the ipod eq presets, you do have a sound expanding mode via a small button on the top of the unit. Low freq delivery is good and highs are relatively crisp. If you choose to crank this thing it accommodates to a neighbor rousing level. It is more than enough in an apartment. Out of the box you have the usual collection of extra ipod/mp3 player size sleeves that you can save and collect after selecting the right one for your ipod. No support for iPhone but you can use it to play music but won't charge. The 1/8 headphone jack input is great if you are plugging in your old 1st gen cassette Walkman or something else. I used it with an Apple Airport Express to have an extension of my entire music library into another part of the house. A credit card sized remote provides basic adjustments including menu control for iPods but has a few useless buttons. Overall I'd say it is a good buy with a convenient handle if you want to move it around.
What can you say about this except for that it was super convenient and easy to do. I love Amazon and I wasn't sure about entering my credit card on my XBox (too easy for my boys to "accidentally" buy games) so I bought points here and then added them. You can add them on xboxlive.com or directly on the console (I suggest the copy and paste into xboxlive.com since it's a long number!) :) Happy Gaming!Oh yeah, and there isn't a discount if you buy more at a time so you can just buy what you need! :)
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
worked great and i would buy from you guys agin i did not have to do any file serching or any thing my computer just set to it
if you want 1080i upconvert, don't buy this. the hdmi output is non existing. philips sent a replacement and it was more of the same (snow). technical assistance instructed on how to download upgrade software and the entire unit died. nothing but lights on the display. philips should abandon its dvd player buisness and stick to something simpler... light bulbs!!!!!!After receiving a second replacement, which still didn't work, i tried it on a friends RCA w/ HDMI and it worked fine so i gave him a good deal on it. never a phillips again.
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....
For the price, they are pretty good. They breathe well and don't bother me after wearing for a long time.
I chose to buy these speakers based on reviews and am disappointed in the sound quality at high volume. I expected to be wowed by them but they failed to deliver the performance I was looking for! I did a lot of searching and checking out reviews before actually purchasing these speakers but I guess I wasnt thorough enough:(
This display is a fantastic addition to my computer system. I have a high end computer and this display, coupled with a NVidia 7900 GT, is excellent. It's very bright, clear, and helps with my 3D Animation Projects. I've found that I can easily open two programs side by side on this and have no trouble at all. It would be cool just to get another one and see what I can do.This display is ultra clear, fast, and works best with a digital input at 1440 x 900 resolution. It automatically adjusts it's own brightness and contrast for you, or you can do it manually.Overall, expect this monitor to display your work, games, or whatever you do in great clarity.Note before you buy: Make certain that your graphics adapter can handle the 1440x900 resolution or even a widescreen resolution. Sometimes this requires updating a driver. Do your homework or you may make a mistake purchasing this, which can only be rectified by returning it or upgrade your graphics card.
It made a big difference in my PowerMac Dual G5 2.0GHz to go from 1.5 GB RAM to 3 GB RAM. Leopard performs much better with a lot of RAM. Disk access was dramatically reduced. Totally recommend it.
Worked perfectly to allow our Mac Mini in a conference room to connect to a web cam 15 feet away.
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 like the idea of this product, but it is just not executed well. I consider myself intermediate/advanced in home computing/networking and I had the hardest time getting this to work. I did have to directly plug it in to my existing wireless router to configure it and it seemed to do the trick. I would skip over the auto detect as it never seemed to work/stick. Hopefully something better will come along... :/UPDATE May 2009 - I still have not gotten it to work consistently - so I would have to say skip it.
I went from 2 gigs of ram to 4 gigs with this pair. It's a vast improvement over my previous 2 gigs. Computer boots up faster, programs start faster and even the games start up way faster than before. Very good easy and inexpensive improvement to your low to mid range system. Highly recommended.
I've had this camera about three months. While the picture quality isn't as good as my 3ccd camcorder the Flip suffices for TV displays. All the software for PC and Mac resides on the camera. The USB connector is part of the camera and flips (thus the name) out to plug into a computer port. It's so easy to use that's it's sort of the iPod of the camcorder business. My four year old grandson has taken some pretty good videos on it with minimal instruction. It fell twice off a four foot table to concrete and it still runs. The second time the plastic case separated, but I easily snapped it back in place. I'm more careful now, but it's nice to know that you don't have to worry too much about damage. It uses two AA batteries and they last over an hour, or the time it takes to fill its 1GB internal memory. No zoom, but, if you've watched enough amateur home movies with zoom, you'll avoid zoom nausea.
I've had one of these for years, but haven't been able to use it since my last Palm PDA died. It's a great little keyboard with an ingenious design. Now if only I could figure out how to get it to work with my new Android tablet, I'd be happy as Larry...It's too bad IR connections have gone the way of the dinosaur.
Should you have a need to pull the cover off your machine (you should to at least vacuum it out from time to time) you're going to come in contact with all them parts in there. Since the human body has an affinity for electro-static charge, its possible that you might touch one of the more expensive parts (think video card) and fry it with your "electromagnetic personality". This wrist strap, for about $6 (cheap), is a reasonable acquisition to prevent such a disaster. This one is light and provides plenty of move-around space with a 6 foot stretch cable. Only fault with this unit is the alligator clip. I wish it had a stronger bite in the jaws. Made me nervous when it slid around (although didn't come off) when my movements put pressure at that end. Otherwise, good buy, cheap, received within stated parameters. I'm satisfied.
Ive been studying photography for a while now(about three years)but ive only been useing a basic rebel with the kit lens. Now that i have gotten so advanced i wanted to try a new lens and this was my first! When i took that first picture i had chills! haha! It might not be that dramatic for an old pro but for someone who is use to a kit lens(18-55mm) this lens will blow you away! So glad i made this my first lens and it will look even better on my new Canon 5D mark ii! First time lens buyer??? You wont be dissapointed with this one!
Works great with Slackware 12.1 . I'm using it with WEP. The only thing that threw me for a few minutes is that it is seen as eth1, not wlan0 or ra0. Just use the regular CL tools and you're up and going.
I researched and researched PDAs for months before I finally settled on this one and I am happy I made the choice to buy this one. It is by far the best PDA to buy right now. I have had it for about 3 months and I can honestly say I use it for everything from playing music (which sounds as good as my IPOD) to keeping notes, storing files, looking at pictures, ect. I also like the fact that I can jump on the internet real fast while I'm waiting at Starbucks or the bookstore and not have to lug out a big laptop, cords, cables, ect.I have been using this so much that I think I'm quietly moving away from using my notebook computer because this is just so much more convenient.Both bluetooth and wireless has been a breeze and I've gotten better reception with this unit than with my PC.And the ability to buy extra storage is awesome!But let's get to the bad. The biggest one has to be price! Let's be honest at $400 a pop this is as expensive as buying another computer and (unless your last name is Trump) this isn't an impulse buy. So you really are going to have to justify this one to yourself or your spouse or both that this is something you really need.The other bad is this is not an IPOD, or a flash drive or a voice recorder. The good thing about my IPOD is that I can just press a button to go to the next sound. This is just like a mini computer and you have to go to the different programs to get different things done and as convenient as it is having one thing do so much nothing is automatically done with the push of a button but with the push of a few buttons you can do almost anything.Other than that this is a perfect and great little unit. If you are in the market for a PDA buy this one. Don't get stuck with one that doesn't do everything you want it to do. Spend the extra duckets and enjoy your machine. It's expensive but worth the money.
This is the best canon 50mm f1.4 available for portrait photography to very low light shooting. I used in crop camera worked beautifully.
Product works as advertised. I have found that Linksys support is generally good, although they do have spotty coverage from time to time. The waits are actually much shorter now than 12 months ago. For my installation, I have had many problems installing a home Phoneline, but believe that the problem is mostly driven by bad wiring in my home. My advice is to stay single vendor (i.e all Linksys). Although the vendors say that all units are compatible, I have not found this to be the case. Also, stay at a single speed (1.0MBPS or 10.0, but not mixed), as I also found that vendor claims of interoperability were not true. Again, this may all be due to interference and/or bad wiring unique to my home, but who knows. When the network works, it works beautifully.
Recently i bought a SONY portable recorder.To test it out, i took it to my school to record my professors lecture.Without using this microphone, the recording was good, but when i plugged in this microphone to the jack and rerecorded, the results were outstanding.Very good quality at a very affordable price.
I burn a lot of music. When I first got my CD-burner, I wasn't exactly cautious about what brands to use. I started off with a lot of the cheap 25 pack no-names (the kind you find dirt cheap at [a local store]) thinking, "they're all the same, how can the quality be any different?" Well, even though THOSE brands initially recorded the data just fine, I noticed a decrease in sound quality and my DVD player that I just got (Which I now use as a CD player) will not read those old discs (It is specified to play any type of CD-R, and even has a built in MP3 player). But the Memorex brand has been faithful to me. These discs work in every CD player I have tested them in, and the sound quality is crisp, clear and all around excellent (In the bargain brands I mentioned, the music sounded too "digital"). They are very affordable and you get a lot for your money. The only downside I can think of is that you don't get any jewel cases to store these in, but I don't use those, so it's not a problem.Oh yeah, the colors are really entertaining if you have a short attention span.
works better than i expected. cleaned n repaired discs that didnt work before.thanks
product was an excellent value and works great. however shipping charges are excessive and brings price of product almost up to a retail price in stores. even higher when it's on sale..
I am so mad I purchased this camera. The design is really bad. The slider is a pain, and from reading these reviews...I am just on egg shells every time I slide it open to take a picture. It is not a very simple camera to use. Sometimes it takes good pics but usually you have to hold it perfectly still to get them perfect. I definatley prefer my mother-in-law's PowerShot by Cannon. I wish I would have spent a bit more and purchased that model! Hind sight is 20/20... Take my advice and tons of others...Skip this one.
OK, so it's a USB hub. How exciting can it be? Well, this one has per-port power control. So what? Well, that feature lets you turn the power to a particular port on or off. I understand that per-port power control is part of the USB specification but most vendors do not implement it in their hubs. So, what would you do with per-port power control? In my case, I bought a set of USB powered Woot lights (like the ones you see during a Woot-off) in order to use them as a visual alarm in a noisy room. The Woot lights have a simple on-off switch but no real smarts. But if you can control the power to the port they are plugged into then you can turn them on and off with software. It works great under Linux. Windows users are on your own. :)
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.
this modem is a piece of junk i cant give it .5 of a star or i would buy a motorola
The 880 assumes that the user is an idiot that does not know the difference between turning a TV on or Off. The controls are programmed so that, unless you follow the sequence dictated by the designer, some controls will not work. For example, you must press the All Off in order to be able to turn the TV back on after it was activated. So, if a command was not received by the TV (because of an obstruction, or your spouse used another controller), your 880 plays dead.It is the worst remote that I ever purchased, and I have a large number of them. Logitech support is not knowledgeable and really does not listen.
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.
Structured wiring products from OpenHouse/ChannelPlus (aka Linear LLC) are overall probably the best there is, and I've tried many brands.
High bitrate of around 2mbits+ but with a lot of noise. Very cheap. they capture at 640x 480, double the resolution size of youtube. Spiffy avi format instead of disgusting wmv or mov.portable light and convenient.
I read each review on this site...thrice. I compared products and prices online and in stores. I contemplated this purchase for several months - batting back and forth between Polaroid, Emerson, Philips (names much more familiar to me) and Audiovox (not familiar at all). I finally decided to take the plunge - I trusted Amazon to assist should I experience any issues. I am so glad I did. We only received the item today, but my 5-year old and I tested the begeezus out of it and so far we love it. The sound quality, with headphones, is fantastic. The picture quality is great. I absolutely love the bonus items that accompanied the DVD player. For those of you who hate spending precious movie-watching time trying to figure out how to get the mini remote battery door opened, the battery comes pre-installed. LOVE IT! My only initial con is that the sound quality without headphones leaves much to be desired, but we plan to use it in mainly in the car for long road trips and my husband and I don't necessarily want to listen to Disney movies for 15 hours straight! Seriously the best $100 I've spent in a while. I will be sure to update after our first major road trip next month.
This mouse is very comfortable to use, the sides have a grip that prevents your fingers from slipping.
Purchased this as a replacement for a Sony that got damaged in a fire. Great TV. The delivery service that Amazon used, however, wasn't up to the same level. They called and set a time of delivery between 12-4. I called at 3:00 to check status. They told me 5:00. When I called at 5:00, they told me 7:00. I had to go out so they had to deliver the next day between 10-12. Called at 12:00 when they hadn't come yet. They eventually came around 12:45.
I just purchased this camera yesterday after shopping for a number of weeks, and I can't help but like it. The dial that turns the camera on, to video mode, and to various focus-lengths contributes to making the DX4330 one of the easiest to use gizmos I have ever seen. There's even a sport/fast-motion mode, accessible from the same dial. The pictures seem nice and sharp, and the zoom works really well. There's even a flat space on the back for putting your thumb! It &quot;just fits&quot; in my hand, while still being small enough to cart around.I haven't used the software, since I'm on a Mac using iPhoto, but I can tell you it works just fine with that. This also means I haven't used the &quot;Share&quot; button to its fullest extent.This camera even has an orientation sensor, so if you take a picture turned 90-degrees, it appears right-side up in the camera screen and in iPhoto. A small feature, yes, but this camera is full of such small features. I'm really impressed with the amount of thought that went in to making it not just a usable camera, but also an enjoyable camera to use.It just works, and it works well. I'm looking forward to using this for a long time. My only regret is that I didn't buy the docking station, as well. Doesn't matter -- Christmas is coming up. :-)
I bought this mic to use on Sony's HDR-XR520, a hard disk AVCHD camcorder. The good news: it mounts nicely, looks like it belongs on the camera, and requires no wires to connect. The camera recognizes it immediately.I needed it to shoot a series of interviews at a party where ambient noise would get in the way. I did a series of careful tests ahead of time, shooting a talking head with ambient noise coming from a nearby stereo, and comparing this mic to the built-in mic on the camera.The verdict: the ECM-HGZ1 was not noticeably more directional than the internal mic, and the frequency response is so limited that it almost sounds like a telephone effect. No high end and no low end. It's okay for voice recording, but for music, the internal mic is far superior.I wish the ECM-HGZ1 delivered on the promise of more directionality with equivalent sound quality. But in my tests it didn't. I ended up returning it.One hint regarding directionality with the internal mic on the HDR-XR520: avoid the "zoom mic" option. At least with this camera's implementation, it simply degrades the sound when you are zoomed back. With zoom microphone turned off, you get maximum directionality and maximum quality, at all zoom positions.
I needed something that would play burnt disks... it works! compact. sound quality could be a little better, but not bad for a $25ish stereo.
The iPod is better, more popular, and more compatible. Why go against the grain. Do the right thing and go Apple.
I have small ears and it is very difficult to find an earbud that will stay in correctly, these are the only ones I can use and they work great.
I am an sight impaired individual that was using an CRT that was made by AOC. THe monitor was ok but it was causing a lot of eye strain. So, I researched quite a few LCD monitors and I went to some of the major electronics to preview the displays. As I kept researching and previewing many displays my eyes was always affix on the 193p. I was impressed with the contrast, brightness, and color depth. So, I went ahead and purchased it from j&R Electronics. I received it within a week, connected it to my computer and I was even more impressed! I am enjoying every second of use. I highly recommend this oroduct.
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)
The camera works as intended, it is easy to use und the video is clear. I am very satisfied and carry the flip camera in my purse at all times - just in case....It is so lightweight and easy to hold that I recommend it for people with arthritic hands.
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.
Installed these in an '03 Galant (not easy, had to remove the back seat and roof support covers) and they sound great. Replaced oem Infinity speakers (cheap paper cones) and the sound is very clear and very loud. Could not produce distortion at high volumes (but I'm not a teenager anymore). I don't think you can find a better speaker in this price range.
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.
as advertised, came quickly, works like a charm. great price for lots of storage.
Despite my aversion to Memorex DVDs (based on prior experience), I elected to give the brand another try with the dual layer/double density DVDs. Unfortunately, I am getting the same results: DVDs that may or may not burn accurately. I have burned perhaps 12 of these, and I would estimate that 5 had serious errors. The results are that some are unplayable, while others are so fraught with artifacts, pixelations and freezes, they are not worth watching. Not only is this a waste of money, it is a waste of copying time.I do not understand well enough the process by which DVDs are burned. However, it appears that the DVDs encounter most of their problems toward the end of the burn (i.e., the edge of the DVD). It may be that the material that records the data falls off in quality toward the edges. That is merely speculation, but the end result (a high failure rate) is a fact.To dispel any notion that it might be my burner (a new Phillips 16x/4x dual layer/double-density burner), you should know that I can compress and copy the same material onto a Verbatim 4.7 GB DVD without incident.From the other reviews, it appears that my experience may be isolated. Fair enough. But I have had enough poor experiences with Memorex DVDs to avoid buying them for the near future. I am still hopeful they can produce (or purchase) a more consistent, higher quality product. This is not it.
Read about a hundred reviews before I finally decided to buy this Toshiba SD2700 off Amazon. And Iam not disappointed at all, and when I see people paying hundreds of dollars more for other dvds I laugh.Best features are the dialogue enhancer, the zoom features and the black leve adjustments.I bought the moster cables to hook it up through, but with the type of picture and sound quality I get from this player, I did not need it.No complains about the remote, works great. The player is very quiet and loads dvds pretty fast.Iam one happy customer. No regrets and plenty of recommendations.
I really love this light box. I took the advice from another reviewer and purchased this one because it gives you enough light that you can see your images clearly even on heavy paper and fabric. It is also built, nice a sturdy and is stable when you apply weight to it when you are tracing. I use it to transfer my drawings to their final stage and it works great! I would advise spending the little extra and purchasing this light box, you won't be sorry.
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.
This lens produces some of the sharpest, clearest and color perfect images that I have ever seen. While it does not boast "L Series" designation, I usually forget that it is not in that same class. Color saturation and sharpness are intense, and I have not detected any reduction in performance at the widest apertures. I have found no negatives to this lens and the value is unsurpassed for the performance. I have not yet experienced the AF problems that some others claim and hope that I don't. This lens is a fixture in my arsenal.
If I could give this less than one star I would. Besides the flaky charging others have noted, half the buttons on mine required excessive force to activate. I broke a thumbnail on one my girlfriend couldn't get to work. The quality was so bad I'm returning for a refund and looking for a different model.I ended up buying aLogitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote. While it doesn't have the all the features of the 880, it at least addressed all my complaints about the 880 and works very well. I've used it for almost a year and haven't needed any of my old remotes in that time.The small buttons and their layout make finding and pressing the right button difficult one handed. Combined with the excessive force, I was often finding the wrong button being hit or multiple buttons activating. This made skipping past commercials on my DVR a frustrating hit and miss operation. 90% of my remote usage is the DVR and the ergonomics of this unit left a lot to be desired for a device that consistently gets such high reviews.
Una herramienta indispensable para cualquiera que trabaje en el &aacute;rea de cableado estructurado, el mejor identificador de tonos que haya utilizado.
Works great. No real complaints other than i wish the cord they used was more thick. It does feel rather flimsy, but not to the point where it will break. Just enough to be careful about it.
This projector is super bright and works just great. Plus with its absolutely unbeatable low price, you won't go wrong with this purchase!
This camera case was perfect for me. It is well padded on the inside to protect the camera and the outside storage pocket is large enough to accommodate the battery charger, extra battery and spare memory card. Handled the abuses of Hawaii with no problems.
I bought this Griffin Tempo armband for my Sansa e280 that I've had for quite a few years. I use this only for the gym and am really hard on it. My sansa has a cracked back and the Tempo plastic is cracked all over. However, the Velcro is still really good and it has held together very well for the abuse these last 4 years (I think 4 years). This was a cheap replacement and will hopefully last another 4 years.Caution, you will want to hand wash or wash in cold water and do NOT put in the dryer. First time I forgot to take it out the plastic cover part started to crack and got a bit dried out. That is my own dump fault, but be warned. It will also start to stink after a little bit from sweat so wash frequently as I mentioned before in cold water. It's a good product. I gave it 4 stars because of the plastic cover part, which is its only downfall.
Tried the unit in two different cars.One was completely static - couldn't use it at all (Acura MDX), the other car was OK, but enough static to bother me enough to return it (Lexus ES300).All in all I think you're taking your risks on this unit. It may work great, or it may not - depending on your car.
To all who are interested in buying a GX-300, I suggest you wait for GX-310, which obviously is the descendent of the former. GX-300 is good, and GX-310 is only better, especially 3/4" thinner and 800 gram lighter.The new model is now available in HK (where I live), and I learn from a UK retail website that it will be launched in Sept there. Don't know when it will come to the States.
Don't bother getting this scanner if you plan on running it from an Apple. The Canon tech support people flat-out said they don't provide a Mac driver for this scanner and I found out the hard way.It would have taken no time at all for Canon to provide a simple driver script on the install disc, but instead they've made a product completely useless to a huge number of potential users. Not cool.
All cards probably work the same, but in this case, the price of $17.00 for a 1GB of memory was outstanding. I had surf the web for a few days and this was definitely the best price for the amount of GB's.Shipping was on time and I receive it when promised.
Fast transfer rates, large storage, quality product. Comes with recovery software as well. A must-have for professional photographers
I have to say that the design of this tripod is awesome. It's compact, highly functional and very easy to use. However, I am very disapointed with the quality of the material used especially on the locking mechanism. I used mine only several times with care. One day one of the latches broke, then I started inspecting the rest of the latches. Turns out that many of them also have shown cracking indications already. This tripod is now useless, except may be I still can use it on its lowest height. I am very disapointed with this tripod. I will not recommend any Manfrotto tripods with similar leg locking mechanism.
Very low cost Canon ink which, unfortunately, not continued with their newer printers. But this is typical of the industry. What I would like to report on is the excellent values and service that Amazon provides. They are "untypical" of the industry.
I bought this scanner a couple of months back and of the scanners I have ever used, this would take the spot as the worst. The software really stinks - the folks who designed the software that went into this must live on another planet. The scanner is slooooow. I bought HP as all the scanners I've used have been HP - but I am currently looking around to try and replace this scanner.
After 5 months.. the drive failed. No warning signs.. no loud noise.. failed pretty abruptly. Anybody has pointers for data recovery.
Ever since ordering this product, it has never been so easy to use the internet! Great connections, very easy to set up, and network! and also, a cool look! I would reccomend it! Although, the only thing is that if you have a rebate, it tends to take a while to come (only Netgear company?)...
It's a very good cable.Works prefect.Much better than using VGA port!
In response to the customer from Malibu who had compatability problems with another model, I too Run Windows XP. I just got the DX4330 last week and the software installed effortlessly. In addition, I couldn't be happier with the camera. The picture quality is excellant and for the price it takes surprisingly good video (with great sound.....most other cameras in the price range don't even have sound!).
A very fast way to get MS points. No more hassle of going to stores, this is how I'll be getting points from now on!
These seemed like a great deal--gold connections and all--so I bought two. First one failed within a couple months, second one a few weeks later. Spent more on replacements from Radio Shack, both of which are still working fine. Lesson learned.
I'm pleasantly surprised with my new Kodak Z712 IS. It exceeds all of my expectations for a camera in the under $200 price range. By that I mean, it's easy to use, the pictures are consistently crisp and sharp and there is a great deal of assistance for the average user that is built in to the Camera's help screens.The video works well and is only limited by the size of the customer-added SD card. The panorama feature is a great addition as are the numerous other modes available.I also have an older Kodak DC 240 that is still working well after five years and the Z712 IS has the same feeling of solid reliabiity.The only negative issuues are the lack of a bundled SD card and rechargeable battery and charger. These must be bought extra for an additional $60 or so. That's more of a marketing problem than anything negative about the camera, however.Best of all, the total price was less than the estimate to repair the non-working flash on my Nikon 990 which is now DOA.I recomment the Kodak Z712 IS to anyone who likes quiet, touble-free photography at a reasonable price.
Good quality at a very reasonable price. Solidly built, great when wireless isn't an option. Using with a printer, and for laptop control of SLR. Gotta buy a second.
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.
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 saw a few of the negative reviews about these but opted to take a chance anyway. I purchased 3 of the 25 foot ones. All the worked just fine. I use them for my computer monitor, HD dvr box, and xbox 360. Connectors are solid and have had no picture issues. If I need anymore I will be ordering these.
This Kit was a replacement for one I had previously purchased from a local distributor several years ago. A part, the receiver or the terminal, failed and I was unable to determine which. I therefore replaced the entire unit and have saved the other parts for spares. This kit is attractive and definitely serves it purpose.I would recommend it to anyone having an IR need. Do not purchase the $40 one from Radio Shack.....that one is junk.
Heats up but does the job if you're not using it for long periods of time. It works well and is easy to set up. Pretty sleek looking too.
This purchase was a nice little addition for those who are starting out with photography. The bag was perfect for my digital slr, I was able to fit the lens, filters, and cleaning supplies. The tripod was good and it came with a travel bag, but maybe I should of bought that separately. It is a bit unstable and slightly difficult to make adjustments. The telephoto lens is nice, it definitely extended my optical distance. In addition this kit comes with all sorts of adapters. I recommend it to entry level photographers and hobbyist alike.
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).
Had no problems whatsoever hooking this adapter up and tapping into my home network. Currently have a Microsoft router, linksys vonage phone adapter, and a generic usb adapter. I was up and running with this adapter in 10 minutes tops. The router is upstairs and the computer with this adapter is downstairs and across the house and I have good-very good reception at all times. Couldn't be happier with what I paid (less than 20 bucks shipped on Amazon!)
I spent months researching a lens to meet my wide-angle/zoom needs. This one always stayed in the back of my head. The Canon L lens of this type was always my favorite choice but it was way out of my price range. After reading reviews both positive and negative of this lens...good focus/bad focus I pulled the trigger on the purchase. Hoping I would be in the good focus category, out of the box I realized I was in the other group. This lens will not find sharp focus even in bright light on the wide end and on the zoom end and every range in between. I tried cleaning the contact points of my camera and lens to no avail. My next choice is to send it back to Tamron and get it repaired. Hopefully this will fix the problem. If not, I have an even bigger dilemma. Based on my experience with this lens, I would not recommend it. Maybe that will change if it is repairable.
First of all, I've read a number of reviews for this unit that mention some issue with laser pickup functionality loss over 1 year of use. In response to this, I have to ask, "what in God's green earth are you doing to your DVD players?" If your laser pickups are failing after a year, maybe you should stop keeping your DVD player on a unit/table/slab next to your subwoofer. No subwoofer? Then stop throwing it around the house like a frisbee.I've had this unit for at least 3 years now, and I have not experienced a single loss in quality. I use it daily for DVD production, and I've given it a number of discs (from a well-produced Hollywood release to my crapped-out test productions to scratched Whitesnake CDs) all of which, it's read properly, and without failure. This player is a bad-ass, yes, but it's not tuned to take the severe beating some of the reviewers have given it. Ignore the 1-star reviews on here (because I said so) and buy this puppy.
I have been using the Canon 400mm f5.6L lens for well over a year now mainly for wildlife photography, and the lens was worth every penny I paid for it. Built tough, the image quality coming out of this lens is exceptional: sharp as a tack even at f5.6 with exceptional contrast and clarity. Relatively lightweight makes for an exceptional walk around lens, and in a good deal of conditions given its focal length and weight it can be handheld. A great lens for the price.
Great binocs, small and easy to carry with a sharp view. Love them and can't wait to hunt with them.
They were just what I thought they'd be. I gave them a 4 cuz they were only cable clips so its not like I was all that excited about them; however, they were cheaper than at Radio Shack and work just fine.
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.
This is basically a nice dock but would not work with a 4th generation iPod. It seems there are a bunch of older docks on the market that won't work with newer iPods - we are going to try a different one after much research.
This camera is the best for its price....it works well most of the time but goes a little shaky in the dark or low light.
This was the perfect way to hook my MP3 player into my old stereo in my workshop. Perfect!
A very nice machine with many accssories that other retailers are charging extra for. This item was $219.00 at Sears as sold by Amazon for under a hundred dollars. Great Value!
I have used the older K240 headphones for years and they are workhorses but they need a good bit of juice to sound goo and my iPhone just couldn't drive them properly. These 55 ohms versions work fine with my computer or iPhone as well as my mixing board!
The picture quality is verrrry blury.I am very disappointed in this product;It was a waste of my time and money
I bought this as a gift for my dad on Father's day. It works very well and was greatly appreciated. My only problem, however, was after loading the software onto my computer, the screen was too large and I couldn't add any pictures. I ended up using a newer computer and the software worked fine. Older computer owners beware.
If you have an older product that can only take a small capacity, full length memory stick this is the perfect solution. I have an old Sony digital camera that still serves me well, and needed a new memory stick. Chose this combo and it is perfect!
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 $[...] tripod, but I was still able to get some decent images of fireworks using this technique.If you're going to be out in the field for a day or two at a time, or even for a few hours, you're going to find this bag hard to beat.
Most of the DVD Camcorders can not film well in low light. This product does an excellent job in low light conditions. Not everything happens in good lighting.
What can I say, it does what it's supposed to do. Are there better quality polarizers? Sure, are they worth it? Nah. I'm quite happy with this filter.
I bought this cable just due to its pricing, I figured I would see how an HDMI cable compared to the standard AV cables that Brighthouse gave me for my setup (which is modest, an LG 32" LCD) and I like its effect, For me I am able to feel certain I can see some sharpening up compared to the standard cables and some shots really do make it feel like you could be standing there in person.I have not experienced the interference issue, but I do not have 1,000 items on my entertainment center, so my cables are limited and neatly organized anyway.
I like others bought this cable for my PS3. DONOT buy for a PS3. It will not output 1080P. It outputs 1080i from my HDDVD player just fine. So I know the cable is not completely bad just not high quality.For under 12$ i should have known better. I'm hoping the seller will make it right and send me another.
I got this remote for my birthday! Woooohhooo. I love you honey! You're the best! Ok, about this remote. Charging it takes a few hours, but that was alright with me. I have a 200-Disc changer, 2 DVD players, and a receiver, two TVs in the same room, and an amplifier. It was about 20 minutes later that I had my stuff working. Oh my god. All of my remotes are now nicely wrapped and in a box!I noticed "MHOLLAND" referenced DigitalDingus. Well, I did a search today for that name, and found the review of the 880 on the DigitalDingus website...very thorough review and I recommend it for you guys. It saved me some worries. They make a few valid points. I do wish the LCD display was larger. Of course, it's so much better than all of my other remotes, I really don't have a problem with its size. The remote seems to be a little loose when putting it in the charging station? Maybe this will not be an issue once I play around with it more.DigitalDingus says you can't turn off the slideshow when it's charging. This is the case. The site had a black blank image to download to replace the slideshow image. That was pretty cool of them to do that.The remote operates everything I have with no problems. I had to learn a few commands but nothing major.The best part of the remote is that it does not need AA BATTERIES. Yes! I spent a ton of money every 6 months on my remotes. Now I don't have to spend $$$ on batteries anymore. This is perfect. Maybe I should give the remote a 5/5 but I would actually rate it a 4.8 out of 5. I recommend to Amazon to allow more specific ratings?Going online to do the website on the Harmony site is pretty easy. Just remember, if you have a lot of home stereo stuff, be sure to write down the model numbers beforehand. It will make your online thing much quicker.I tip my hat to Logitech. This remote seems so much different than their other remotes, they really did a great change. A BIG thumbs up to them.
I was surprised to find you can burn the AVCHD files to a regular DVD. Then play it back in high-def on your PS3 (and any Blu-ray or HD player). The supplied software also will down convert to regular DVD so anyone can play it on a regular DVD player (not in HD of course).I mark it down a 1/2 a star because the HD pictures look a bit soft, both on my PC and on my HDTV. It might be caused by the AVCHD compression, or maybe after watching 1080p movies and viewing 1920x1080 pixel photos, 1080i seems soft.The 4 megapixel stills look about as good as most 4 megapixel consumer camera pictures and should be fine for 4x6 prints.Bottom line, I've been thru all the upgrades, starting with a huge VHS 2 piece set-up in 1980, to 2 piece beta, superbeta, VHSc, 8mm, Hi-8, sVHS and miniDV, this is Sony HDR-SR1 the best video from a camera I have had.Why is the hard drive better? 4 hours at the best HD resolution is plenty for boring even the hardiest family members. Need more? Take a laptop on vacation with you and easily copy the video to it's hard drive. Most new laptops have DVD burners, so you can also backup the data(video)to inexpensive DVDs.
This is a great and cheap lens protector, it doesn't do much as a filter but you're much better off scratching a $15 piece of glass infront of your lens than your actual $400 lens. Think of it as an insurance policy for your lens.
This is a fantastic unit. We decided to enter the high-tech world and go for this Westinghouse LCD wide screen TV. Ultra sharp and ultra bright picture and SO light weight! Being able to enjoy DVD movies the way they were meant to be seen is fantastic. Also being able to use with our computer is such a great feature.Hope Westinghouse brings out a DVD Player soon. Will buy one as soon as they do! No disappointments. we are very happy!
Some else reviewed this monitor before me and complained that at resolutions other than 1280x1024 the text was blurry. Well, guess what? That's normal for this LCD. In fact, all LCD have the same issue, let me explain.All LCD monitors have what's called a &quot;native resolution&quot;. The native resolution is the resolution the monitor was built, designed, and meant to be used at. If you use it at any other resolution you get lower performance, like blurry text, ghosting and other issues. When you use the monitor correctly by running it at it's native resolution of 1280x1024 with a 60Hz refresh rate, everything will look perfect. Trying to use the monitor at any other resolution other that the native resolution for that particular LCD will not hurt the monitor, but you will notice things look a bit blurry. It's a limitation of LCD technology, not of this particular monitor, all LCDs have this limitation!I have the Dell 1900FP, which is just a relabeled 191T. I was lucky enough to get a monitor with no stuck pixels and I love this thing. Since I run it at it's native resolution it has razor sharp text. It is much brighter than my old CRT monitor was. Geometry and other problems with the picture filling the whole screen are non-existent due to the auto-adjust button which automaticaaly adjusts the screen to fill the entire screen.I occasionally notice some ghosting while playing games like Quake3, but it's not really that bad. Considering what I've seen on some other LCD monitors, the ghosting on the 191T is not a problem. This is another LCD technology limitation that occurs with all of the larger LCDs made today. Until the response time of LCD monitors drop on larger LCDs you will be able to notice &quot;ghosting&quot;. Even so I didn't find it to be a problem on this monitor.The thin bezel is a big plus and once I have the money I will be picking up a second 191T. I've seen others with three of these monitors in triple-head and is looks very nice. The thin bezel makes it possible to watch DVDs and play games in multi-monitor setups and have it look ok.
This thing is very weak and will not give a deep tissue massage, the heat works decently but thats about all...
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.
This product still has not arrived. Any day now the US/Canada border inspectors will smile on me!Great way to purchase items at low cost.
It's a darn shame that keyboard manufacturers don't sell their keyboards with this piece anymore. I'm a tech with a PS2 style KVM switch for the keyboard and mouse. Thanks amazon for having this. It was excatly what I needed.
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!
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.
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...
After some months of reliable operation, I powered up my triple interface LaCie Big Disk 500 gb and it had lost all the partition information. Partition Magic and Norton were no help. Since it wasn't my only copy, I didn't lose data, but it sure make me cautious about relying on this disk again. I was using a Dell and an Orange Micro USB2/firewire 400 card. Both interfaces worked equally well before, and neither after losing the partition.I'm not sure I could recommend using this drive in any application that didn't have reliable frequent backups on other media.
I found this item for under $30 bucks delivered to my home. It came with numerous attachments for all of the different generations of Ipods. The sound quality is perfect. I was very happy with my purchase.
I recently purchased this lens for my 7D (recent purchase as well), I really wanted a 2.8L zoom (24-70 2.8L) however, 2k plus was not an option. So after much research, visiting and renting camera stores to rent a couple of lens, I was introduced to the 50 mm prime f1.4. Wow!!! This did the trick baby! From 1.4 to around 2.0 the images result in a soft and what appears to an "out of focus" look. However, from 2.5 through its another world - I keep looking at the images and asking myself did I really take these pictures. In fact, I ordered a hard cover photo book of 40 images I would refer to as "money shots." Let's just say, i haven't seen the book since, and I am now getting calls to do all sorts of events (little nervous) but confident that I can get the money shots (especially with 8 FPS). Get this lens you will not be disappointed!
Works great! Nice colors, good image quality & easy to use. A good value for its price comparing to other cameras in the same class. Only fault is that the batteries are not quite convenient.
It was well packaged, shipped fast and functioned properly. Plus it's all black (even the ends) which is nice for hiding cords and cord management. Can't go wrong with this purchase.
was looking for a simply cheap stand for my nexus 7 and this does it perfect. Will hold pretty much any size tablet or phone you can throw at it.
I came home from vacation and my 13 year old KOGI monitor wouldn't come on. So I bought a new monitor, however it was poor quality in comparison to the KOGI. So I tried its power cord on my KOGI and YESSSSS! My KOGI just needed a new power cord! I was so relieved. Now I've ordered a new power cord and need to return the new monitor that pales in comparison. I wish KOGI still made monitors! What happened to them anyways? Oh well, I'll enjoy this old one as long as it lasts. It's perfect!
A simple, quick, and mostly automatic calibration mechanism. There are a few subjective tests ("adjust contrast until you see the rings"), as well as sticking the sensor to the screen with its suction cups; then it goes off on its own. The sensor, which is small, light, and almost elegant looking, stands up in a base when not in use and can automatically adjust screen brightness to the room lighting conditions. The software is easy to launch, has good directions, and seems to work well.The result is a vastly better match between Painter screen display and photo paper ink jet prints. Still not quite perfect, but the improvement is more than enough to justify the cost.
Awesome value. Had a problem with the HD-DVD player and thought it might be the HDMI cables. Went and got the high end Monster cables and same problem. Turns out it was the player, not the cables. Returned the Monster cables. These work great for the HD dish receiver and HD-DVD inputs. Don't waste money on the high end cables.
These are the best thing since sliced bread. Small, easy to use, hold a lot of pictures in HD format.
PS3 HDMI Cable is needed to play your PS3 on a hdtv. The PS3 HDMI Cable is nice in length.
Just wanted to advise that I received my PV-20DF25 shortly before Christmas 2006. Although the shipping box showed no damage, the TV inside had taken a hard hit. The console was cracked and the picture tube was loose and flopping around inside. I had no return or refund problems. Hmmmm?
I have always trusted Motorola products! And this modem is also very good. I love that the modem has a standby button on it, which a lot of other modems don't. It was easy to install and its working the way I expect it to. I recommend this product to others.
this kit has everything you need to hook up your system. quality of wire is not the best, but I lost no voltage when using it.
For my birthday, i wanted this really bad. It was out of stock every where in MD, so my mom got the 15g iPod, but i still had my name on a waiting list for an iPod mini and ended up getting both. For 2 days, i had both, and i was really torn on which one to keep. The big iPod is only cool because it had more space. i dont like the touch sensitive buttons; the press buttons on the mini respond better. I only have 2.4 gb of music. but being able to back up my computer on the 15 gb iPod would be cool, like in run away jury, i could erase my computer of sensitive material in case some1 was going to sack my house and computer. But as it turns out, i dont have highly clasified material on my comp, so i would never use it. so i ended up keeping the mini because i still have room to expand my music collection and it fits in my hand a lot better and it is a lot better for running with because its lighter and smaller.
great camera...as long as you know what your getting.don't try to take pictures of flowers or something close up...this is definitely more of a having fun with people and pose for a picture camera.
I bought a player last month. I like it a lot.
As described by others this is a great dvd player does everything plays everything, but guess what when something sounds so good its to good to be true ! RIGHT, The problem with this player is that if your are playing a multi angle DVD , the dvd player displays onscreen the annoying angle prompts, that tells you that you can choose from 1 to another angle, you cannot clear this or remove this option , because neither the remote control has a clear button nor the system menu have an option to not display the multiangle option, I also tried to speak to customer support at philips, and guess what they said, we know and it should not be a problem, ????, not a problem I hate seeing that anoying prompted , it can disappear for awile if you press the display and toggle left and right, but when another title or chapter comes with multiangle there you go it appears again,. DONT get me wrong this is by far the best dvd player for the price close to the cyberhome chdvd 300 or 320, but it has this problem which no firmware is out there to fix this. The philips customer support told me I can get a refund but I will keep it hopefully other will read this and give me a solution or call 1-888-philips to complain to them and they will send a firmware repair once they get alot of complaints
This paper is everything it is advertised to be. It has nice weight, you can print on both sides which is less confusing when lining it up in the tray, and it is not too glossy.
Love this remote. Most of the people now a days have many electronic equipments and this remote makes it really easy to control all the equipments through a single device. Although many controllers which come with tv, DVD players and cable claim to be universal, they can only perform very basic functions.This learning remote takes the 'Universal' part to a whole different level. All you need to know is the model number of your product to download all the controls to your Harmony Remote. You can even create custom buttons on the screen. I was able to even configure my projector screen controls through the remote's learning function.Lastly, it has been fun to show-off the one touch home theater function to all my friends. It dims the room lights, brings the projector screen down, turns my projector, receiver and DVD player on with corrects input settings. All I need to figure out it how to hide it from my one year old.
A NETGEAR hub was my very first Ethernet hub, and the &#34;blue steel&#34; line has continued to be a favorite ever since with both reliable performance and attractive practical design. This sleek, compact switch in particular when mounted with the supplied screws, disappears behind the furniture, where we use it to distribute wired LAN to our home theater (Blu-ray, Apple TV, game console, etc.).
I bought this Olympus VN-8100PC Digital Voice Recorder after reading the reviews and product description. I was working fine in the beginning and soon after it started giving problems. It was expensive, close to $60 and hate to see my all that money going to waste. Even after trying to replace batteries few times, it won't work. now I use my iphone as the recorder!!Pros: Looks nice and sleekCons: It didn't work well for me
Well-made product. Very stable for my Canon 7D, and works smoothly. The adjustability of the legs to conform to terrain unevenness is useful, and its height works fine for me. In retrospect I would choose a carbon version of this tripod, because a little less weight would have been ideal.
I got this camera as a gift and while I first was very excited about having a camera which is so small you can take everywhere, I am now deeply disapointed. I guess I was very stupid to expect a Dimage Xg-like performance from a cheapo camera. The only condition where the camera seems to make somewhat decent photos is in cloudy daylight.Don't even dream about making photos with the flash. Either under- or overexposed. Generally I am "throwing" 9 out of 10 photos away. The camera has serious exposure problems, the pictures always come out fuzzy and always a little "blue-ish". Recycling time is decent if the flash is off, if the flash is on (even if you did not use the flash - flash set to automatic) it takes *forever* to take the next shot.If you look for a snapshot camera which you can take anywhere, buy a disposable film camera, you will make much better pictures with it.
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 have had this player for 3 weeks now and have since transfered all of my CDs to mini disc form. It's awsome having ALL of Nirvana's albums on one disc via LP4 recording.There are 3 recording options, stereo(80 minutes equals 80 minutes), LP2(80 minutes equals 150 minutes) and LP4(80 minutes equals 300 minutes). The sound quality on LP4 with the bass all the way up is great. I can tell very little difference between LP2 and LP4.It is so small it can fit in your pocket. I only wish there were more accessories for these gadgets(carrying cases for the discs in particular).The only flaw; each track can be labeled so you can see it on the &quot;display screen&quot;. Just put a CD into your drive and &quot;MD simple Burner&quot; will find the name of the CD and each track name. The problem is that only so many letters can be programed to a disc. Most of the time it isn't a problem, however when copying a number of soundtracks to one disc, when the artist and song name appears on each track, it quicly runs out of letter space. All you have to do is edit the track names and &quot;dumb&quot; them down(eliminating the &quot;the's&quot;, &quot;Ands&quot; ect).Albums are grouped together and are easily accessed, eliminating all the skipping through song after song to get to an album. There are 2 parts of the software, the &quot;MDnet Simple Burner&quot; used to burn CDs, and &quot;OpenMG Jukebox&quot;, which is used to copy MP3s to the device. The Open MG is hard to use at first, but you'll get the hang of it.Oh, best of all. These babies don't skip! You can put it in your pocket and run at full speed, crash your car, get into a bar fight... and it plays perfectly! :)In short, pitch your portable CD players. Minidisc forever!!
I wish I had never gotten rid of my old xbox. This is perfect for connecting to an HD TV.
I was in need of a simple 2 channel stereo receiver to replace a 20 plus year old Kenwood unit that was having some right channel issues. After a thorough internet search of various units and manufactures, I settled on this unit. I also own a Yamaha surround sound receiver for my primary noise maker and was very happy with the performance.The main thing I wanted was a loudness control switch. Seems simple enough, but I found that many of the newer, lower end receivers did not contain one. I suspect it's simply a price concession. This unit is to be used in my home office, located on the second floor of my home. Because I frequently work later at night, when other people tend to be sleeping, I can't always crank the tunes. For those unaware, the loudness switch allows you to boost the lower frequencies at lower volume levels, giving a much fuller sound when the volume is low. Indispensible in my opinion.This unit has a variable loudness switch. Unlike older units that simply had an on/off loudness switch, this one works just like the bass/treble controls, giving you a full range of adjustment. Sweet.I also wanted a phono input. Again, many newer, lower end units do not contain one. Since I'm old enough to have a large vintage LP collection, and not having any plans to throw them out or sell them on E-Bay any time soon, it made no sense to buy a unit with out one. This unit has one and works perfectly. Frampton comes alive once again......As to the power, 50 watts/channel may seem low, but have no fear. If your goal is to rattle the windows or the neighbors nerves, this little beast will handle the chore with ease. I would also add that the tuner simply blows my old Kenwood unit away in terms of reception. I'm impressed. I'm just some middle aged guy who loves his music....and this receiver. Two thumbs up. I hope this review helped.
I recently purchased this adapter for a trip to India and it worked just fine. The fact that it accommodates different countries in one adaptable unit is an important feature, not only because I plan to use it on another upcoming trip outside of the US, but also becuase it's nice and compact and travels well. It worked without a problem, and that's the bottom line.
I purchased this Netgear Ethernet switch about a year ago, but just now had a need to use it as I have recently ran out of ports on the back of my router and needed more. I edited my original review of the Netgear GS105 and this is the edited version because I felt my original review wasn't fair. I purchased this particular model because I know little of switches and it is an "unmanaged" switch meaning you plug the Ethernet cables into the switch and it does what it needs to do for you automatically.Everything appears to work as it should. However, with the power adapter going into the back of the unit and the Ethernet ports on the front it makes placement of the switch rather awkward. I have the switch sitting sideways on the same shelf as my router, two NAS units and VOIP phone system, the Ethernet ports are actually facing the side of the router. This particular switch is more meant to be hidden, possibly stuffed into a closet or attached to a wall behind or near your router or underneath a desk etc so it can be situated in such a manner that works for the way the power adapter and Ethernet cables plug into it. My computer station has a built in shelf above where the monitor sits and that is where I have the switch, router, NAS units and VOIP phone system sitting. It would have been nice if the power adapter and ports were on the back and the indicator lights on the front unit. The build quality good, its made with metal not plastic. I have given 4 instead of 5 stars because of the way the adapter and Ethernet cables plug into the unit.
I purchased this item on July 27 2009. I wanted it because of all the videos that you can watch online with it. After a few days of playing with this I bought the web brouser plugin for $30.00 I had to contact tech support 3 times in 3 days to fix error codes,download problems,etc....On the 4th day I finally connected on to youtube to watch some videos. Well none would play so I called tech support. I was told that it will no longer play online videos because it has flash player light and all the video sites now are Flash full version. They have to wait for an update from Adobe before it will be corrected. Archos tech support said they do not know when this will happen. All I got was "were sorry".This renders the Archos 605 wifi useless for any online use. This is FALSE advertising. All the websites state that you can watch online videos! This whole Archos line is a joke in my opinion!Buy an Ipod touch...or small laptop...it makes better sense. To bad I found this out after investing over $200
These headphones are extremely comfortable, have wonderful sound quality, are very durable, they are flexible, look nice, have a long cord, come with an adapter, and for this price I don't know what more you could get! Highly recommended!
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.
I had a very similar Pioneer player from the early 90's that lasted until my baby boy stuffed his toys inside the cartridge slot, almost 20 years. The basic design for this player is unchanged from that era. Its a great design (although your CDs need to be in perfect shape to play). This version, now only 6 months old, refuses to play discs 5 and 6 and will halt with error code 02 if attempted. Good design, cheap build quality.
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.
This case is perfect to protect, organize, transport wireless mic sets. No more damaged or lost mics, cables from improper handling. No more forgetting to pair sets up to ensure all is packed to go. Well designed. Great product.
This is my fourth year using this camera. It's been around the world, been dropped, been used on the beach, in the rain, on a bike (taken falls off the bike with me). It still works perfectly. Although the LCD is raised, it does not have one scratch. And the picutres! It still takes better pictures than most new cameras. Gorgeous, better than slide film and SLR, as far as I'm concerned. Makes me look like a professional. Worth every penny.
Bought two of these for 2 dollars each including free shipping. Cables are nicely built. They simply work. Why anyone would pay over $40 for an HDMI cable, I don't know.
I had just bought a Netgear router to replace a Linksys that had just died. I found myself losing routers after a few months so I decided to look elsewhere for a higher quality router.I found the ZyXEL and ordered one. It came in quickly and it was a good thing it did. Not too long after I bought it, the new Netgear died. I replaced it with the ZyXEL and I am surprised at the difference.This thing is solid and fast. It has been cooking for a few months now and I have no complaints.
I paired this flash with my Nikon D80. The capabilities of this flash are endless. Highly recommended.
Pros:- good sound quality- solid construction- attractive priceCons:- marginal comfort level (for my head size / shape)
Keep in the mind of the crop factor.When getting this lens for non-full frame cameraFast lens and light
Well, this was my first experience with an MP3 player, I figured I'd try them before I go for the IPOD. Maybe I should have gone all out from the beginning.I initially liked it's features. The fm tuner was nice, for when I wanted to listen to my favorite show. I also liked the stopwatch. The sound is pretty good, too.Then, things started to break. First, the battery clip broke off, but I coould still force it closed. Then one day I turned it on and all of my songs had been erased, I had to reload them, I was very annoyed.Lastly, I turned it on last week and it now reads "boot error" I have tried everything but nothing seems to work. I have this thing for less than three months, so this is a little frustrating.Hope this helps,EW
I almost did not buy this product because of the decidely mixed reviews given by other purchasers. But since my wireless network was not reaching an upstairs room where my wife used a laptop, I had to find some workable solution to the problem. I took the plunge and am glad I did. The WRE54G works as advertised, and it installed as easily as product promotional material and installation instructions suggested it would. Maybe because I was forwarned of potential problems by the reviews in these pages I took special care. But I still had to make some decisions as I went along because the instructions were a little unclear or more generously, ambiguous. The instruction, for instance, contained some contradictary information. On the CD software envelope there's a message to "Run CD first before connecting the Device to your PC." But the Quick Installation has that as step number 3 after you've finished "Connecting the Range Expander."When I completed the installation, I did get warning messages on both networked PCs (one wired and one wireless) that there was an IP Address conflict. I ignored both warnings and everything works fine.
When I got this for my wife's new Panasonic FZ35 last year, it was slightly loose in it's housing and then today (Christmas 2011) it completely unseated within the circular frame and the camera kept trying to focus in on it rather than the intended subject.Threw it away and just ordered the Hoya in hopes of a better filter (at double the cost).
Great out of the box. Unplugged the old and plugged in the new. Asked my daughter to shut down the computer and she was back on line within 5 minutes. Excellent picture quality and of course more space.
I was very disappointed when I first received these toner cartridges. The first one printed only a couple of times, and even though it was still full of ink, it just would not print anything. I contacted the company, and someone explained what needed to be done. It involved shaking the cartridge and wiping it with a wet Kleenex. I tried all of that, and the cartridge has worked just fine since. I've had no other problems with it.
For several years I used to play video games in my office as to not monopolize the family TV. During that time I used, and loved my Turtle Beach wireless headphones. My daughter is now getting to the age where she wants to play Little Big Planet and other games with daddy so I moved the game machines into the living room. To my dismay, the Turtle Beach IR headphones just don't work in our large living room so I started the search for a replacement headset.I really lucked out finding a used pair of these Sony MDR-RF925RK for $22 and decided to give them a shot before spending $100+ on a pair of Sennheisers. Call me amazed. The sound quality is excellent and they work from anywhere in the living room. Unlike the Turtle Beach phones, which are designed to be plugged directly into the XBOX or PS3 S/PDIF audio output, these phones use a standard RCA to headphone adapter. I was able to connect my TV's RCA audio line out into these headphones, allowing me to use these headphones with anything plugged into the TV (listening to music on my XBMC HTPC, playing video games, watching DirecTV, anything).So far I haven't experienced any static at all. I'm very pleased to have found these and @ $22, I wish I had bought 3 or 4 of them.
I finally broke down and bought this mouse after it showed up in my Gold Box. The optical sensor is precise and the higher arch of the mouse for better comfort is exactly what I was looking for. The &quot;back&quot; and &quot;forward&quot; browsing buttons on the thumb work extrememly well and are very convienent. The scrolling buttons work but I find myself using the wheel more for that. I did have to load the software to get the &quot;switch to another open program&quot; type button to work and that seems to have decreases the functunality of the wheel a little. I may uninstall the software to gain the full senstivity back as I don't use the other aforementioned button anyways. All in all a great buy.
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 use a Dell Latitude, and my wrists were in constant pain, this accessory is light weight and effective, and since it grips your computer you can pick it up and take it with u to meetings & everything - comfort everywhere (not just the workstation)
I purchased two of the 50 count Maxell's for recording my LP's on to with my Pioneer PDR-609 CD recorder. I have burned 15 so far with no problems. They sound excellent, and work trouble free on the Pioneer. They also arrived in perfect condition. I will post another review after I have recorded 50 plus to see if there were any defectives.Update (7/12): I have recorded 30 discs and had one "coaster". However, I may have caused it by interrupting the TOC process. Sound quality is good, and I cannot detect any difference from the original LP's. Happy with selecting these.
I was shopping around for a 19'' monitor to replace my Dell flatscreen 17''. I stopped by in BestBuy and CircuitCity a couple of times just to check out what I should expect from a 19'' monitor, in terms of size and picture quality. And then, I read some of the reviews in amazon.com for this monitor, before finally decided to order one from amazon.What can I say, this monitor is first rate. Color is accurate. Contrast and brightness quality is excellent. The black color suits my Dell PC and keyboard perfectly.If you are shopping around for a 19'' CRT monitor, get this one. You won't regret your decision.
I love this backpack - it's big enough to hold my camera and lenses - but not big and bulky like my last one! Perfect!
We had another (cheaper) brand of headphone prior to this one, and I must say there is NO COMPARISON! Worth every cent! No static when moving about the house and clear, crisp sound. Rapid, effective charging--ours has never been dead when we needed it. A good purchase!
I was immediately struck by how attractive and elegant the Philips Picture Frame was when I first saw it. It's something you can proudly display on the mantel to show off the pictures for your vacation, baby shower, birthday party, and other special occasions - it should serve as a real conversation starter during visits from your friends or family.- 4 Interchangeable FramesIt's easy to remove the color frame to pop in one with a different color/design.- AttractiveThe Philips Digital Picture Frame is attractive and with 4 interchangeable frames (with different colors/designs), it can be made to blend in with any d&eacute;cor. The glass border around the colored frame adds a nice touch of elegance.- Different Transitional Effects To Choose FromYou can choose from the different transitional effects from one photo to the next e.g. fade in/out (old photo fades out as new one fades in), slide show (change from one photo to the next w/o a transition), etc.- Other SettingsThe brightness, the length of time a picture displays can be set.- SD Card SlotSimply pop in your pictures loaded on your SD card into the SD card slot of the Philips Picture Frame to load up your pictures into the picture frame. Alternatively, You can hook up the picture frame to your computer with the cable but I think it much simpler and quicker to just pop an SD card into SD card slot on the picture frame.- Crystal Clear LCD DisplayThe 6.5" LCD screen is a high quality, high resolution LCD screen. The pictures displayed are crystal clear and true-to-life.- Battery vs ACOnce fully charged, the battery will last for 8 hours before needing another recharge. It's a lot more convenient to just leave it constantly plugged in. If you're worried about power consumption, the unit can be set to turn off during preset times of the day.---The Philips Picture Frame is attractive, reliable, easy to operate, and of top-notch quality. Although there are many digital picture frames to choose from, you should definitely give this one some consideration before making a selection!
I bought 123 DVDCopy Gold, and found it to be a complete waste of money. It simply does not work well, period. Very hard to use, very slow. Do yourself a favor, get the free download of DVD Fab Decrypter, it will copy DVDs many times faster.I could not copy DVDs I'd made from television shows. And the software claims to have the ability to make vidcaps or wall paper from a scene from a movie. I tried it --- very, very difficult to navigate your way to the scene you want unless you pretty much want to watch the whole movie and do a video capture when you get to the scene of interest.Very disappointed with this product, a true waste of money. I will continue to use the free Fab Decrypter download (it is a stripped-down version of their full product), and I will not bother with this piece of junk anymore.
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 bought this to add some friction to my hula hoop. It has a nice consistency to it and does that job pretty well. I especially like to use it as a black out tape. I put pieces of it over any light on my computer, speakers or printer that I don't want glowing at night. It will peel off without residue. I gave it a four because it is not as frictiony as friction tape.
Bought this filter to protect my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. It keeps the lens finger-print free, protecting the front element from damages, while not introducing any significant image quality loss. Since my lens was pretty cheap, I didn't feel that it warranted a B+W or Helopan filter - I think worked out pretty well.
I have no complaints with the product or shipping. I did have some trouble trying to switch over to this new modem through Comcast, but it was ultimately resolved in a day.
I knew ahead of time I was going to require something to protect my camcorder lens when I was planning on going to such places as waterfalls and highly sun-lit areas. The lens protects not only from sun-damage but also from water and/or dirt particles from entering the opening of the camera. I highly recommend this product...but I also recommend getting lens tissues for you will be needing them to wipe this cover. If you have dirt or water marks on the lens it is certainly doing its job. The tissues will ensure you will be able to use the lens filter for a long long time.
So far seems good. Hopefully it will last as long as the original battery.The original battery lasted over 2 years.Used on an Olympus FE-280 camera
I upgraded my old CRT unit to this flat, sleek and light Philips 23" LCD HDTV and I am extremely happy. It worked right out of the box with my regular cable box but to obtain the full HD picture, i had to get the HD box from my service provider. Once i did that, the picture on the HD channels is AMAZING! actually, it's almost too close! I purchased the HD component cables for the best picture quality because the DVI to HDMI converter did not give me the best resolution with my cable provider. I also hooked up my new dvd player without any issues.I called the customer service to get more help because HD is new to me and I found them to be extremely helpful. I did not have to wait long to talk to someone and they are open till 10 pm at night which is great if you work late. I know people mention the remote control size but it doesn't bother me as well as the font size on the display. I easily programmed my cable remote to turn on and off the t.v. so i don't even use it. Also, the sound is unbelievable and I like having all the aspect ratio's for the television.For my first flat panel display, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
does not plug into any connector on 96 explorer with JBL audio system as described i still had to hard wire the speakers in
I bought this antenna and the matching Channel Master 3038 amplifier to receive digital broadcasts with my TiVoHD and so far it is working great! I mounted it outside on top of my old satellite dish (which I'm not using anymore) with a Winegard DS-1111. [...] even says I am around 36-39 miles away from most of the transmitters and I still get a solid signal. I will be posting photos soon.UPDATE 2009-06-14: I found a better place for the antenna in my attic. It is still working great. I also bought one for my parents (also with matching amp) and it works well there too (in their attic as well).
Can NOT beat this for the money. The sofware CD that came with it is Non-functional, but I don't think U need it as the Maps are pre-loaded. LOVE IT!
This have proven to be a very reliable and quality purchase. The bulb needed replacing after about 2 years, which is just about right. The HD and SD picture quality is excellent, and although the newer LED LCD screens are much more bright and vibrant, they also have a fake enhanced look to them that is very painful on the eyes in a darker room. For bright rooms, dark rooms, and in between this tv's picture is much more natural and I prefer it over plasma or LCD. The non-glare screen is excellent at keeping reflections off the screen (unlike plasmas) and I actually like the silver and black non-glossy borders on this tv very much. All newer LCD and plasma tvs have that annoying glossy black border around the screen, which not only attracts finger prints and dust like crazy but also creates glare and reflections right near the screen. All types of glare are not a concern with this Sony DLP tv. The Sony KDF-37H1000 is very attractive looking and lightweight for its size, and the color trim really looks nice compared to the cheap glossy trims on all newer tvs.Bulb replacement is a snap and OEM grade replacement bulbs can be had for under $100 shipped, which is a cheap way to keep the picture looking new every 2-3 years. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the looks and performance of this Sony KDF-37H1000. The 3LCD DLP technology is really underrated I feel, and anyone looking for an inexpensive alternative to true LCD or plasma should look no further than this tv. This was one of Sony's last tvs before they exited the DLP market, and it is one of their best. The picture looks more like an LCD than most other DLP screens, with great brightness and clarity especially on sports and blu ray. The reliability is leaps and bounds better than comparable Samsung DLP sets, and has never given me a single issue in the 3-4 years I have owned it since new. Also, wanted to mention that I don't get any noticable motion blur during sporting events or action movies that is common on LCD tvs. I have a 22" Samsung LCD tv and it has more noticeable motion blur than this Sony DLP does, and the Sony is a few years older. The quantity of inputs is excellent including several HDMI and PC inputs, as well as the component, s-video, and analog inputs and outputs. A great set for hdtv, movies, pc monitor use, or even gaming. This is an excellent Sony Bravia DLP, that looks as much like a good LCD as a DLP. A real bargain too if you can find a used one in nice shape, but you don't see many for sale used because everyone keeps them! They are that good.
Bought June 2011, by Mar 2012 it has already stopped working. It's small and convenient just hope they make it more reliable.
Overall, I do like this product, but I feel it is missing certain qualities, such as bass boost, and i guess, comfortable ear plugs. Also, the buttons seem too easy to hit by accident. But as long as it's small enough to be convenience while exercising, I'm not really complaining.
I purchased this remote 3 weeks ago and I must say I am totally impressed. The website used to download codes is so easy to use.Eight remotes are now put away,what more to say.The activities buttons [8] are priceless. Imagine hitting one button,and having all the right equipment,and all the right settings come on automatically.My 8 year old daughter uses this remote with ease.In closing if you are looking for a remote to control a lot of devices or want to simplify a complex system,and make it very wife friendly,this is the remote for you!There is a$50 mail in rebate on this item that runs until 4/25.
i was in the market for a dvd player that would play movies from multiple regions as well as have PAL and NTSC compatibility, and the cyberhome dvd player has done just that. the dvd playback works great (i have it hooked up to a 42-inch hd flat screen plasma) and i haven't had any issues. for the price and for what i ask it to do, it works great. i am big tech geek, so i felt the included instructions on how to make the player region free were easy to follow. i would highly recommend this player if you are looking for a region free player that supports PAL and NTSC.
The product is great, is a very fast memory device and it's SD adapter makes it very easy when you want to access information using your pc.
First off, I am a home theatre buff. Second, I am not an audiophile, that is, I am no audio expert. What I can tell you is that if you have any kind of "run of the mill speakers", you will notice a vast improvement with these babies! If I had to describe it without using any technical jargon, which I could not anyway, I would say that these very rich and full sounding. I did not quite realize what the benefits of "wide range" other reviewers were talking about. I knew what it was, but had a hard time putting my finger on what difference it would make. It only takes one listening session to learn how much better speakers with good range sound. You can spot it immediately, especially if you are upgrading from those run of the mill speakers.I did hear the "tinnyness" right out of the box other reviewers mentioned. However, after about a 30 hour break in period so far,they are really starting to "smooth out" and sound better and better as each hour passes. So it is important to follow the break in proceedure.These are not typical satellite micro speakers, however I prefer the added dynamics only possible in a larger speaker. Also, Athena wants you to set all of the speakers to LARGE on your receiver. I also find the mirror black to be very attractive. These are also pretty heavy. With my other, smaller speakers, I just put the two front speakers on my speaker stands with velcro. However with these, I suggest you get some 3M double sided tape(this is great stuff). This is the kind used for automotive emblems and can be found in the automotive section of almost any store.It looks like Amazon is out of these now. They had them for $189.00 for a few days. I also got $30.00 off for signing up for an Amazon card and putting them on that, which I have months same as cash to pay for them. So I really feel like I got a good deal on these at $159.00 shipped! I also got free second day shipping for signing up Amazon prime trial. Amazon ran out of these one other time not so long ago, but they got some more in. I am not sure if they plan on getting any more in or not this time.
The paper quality is great:-nice weight, maybe too heavy for some projects-takes laser printing toner well-bright wight-The scores are not hard to find as another reviewer says. They make quick work if you don't have a folding machine. BUT ... see belowThe problems:-Glossy paper generally creates static but this was ridiculous. At times 4 sheets would stick together. It wasn't the printer because they would pull through as one really long page as they stuck together. I ended up wasting 42 out of 150 sheets because of miss-feeds. I used Hammermill glossy paper on the same day to finish the job and had NO static. It was clearly the paper; not the weather.-The scores that make folding easy split the paper into two layers when you fold them. Not very flattering.Given the cost, wasted pages caused by static, and the separation upon folding, this did not work for me. I'll stick with the cheaper Hammermill (1/4 cost per page). I have a production paper folder, so the scores make no difference for me.
I shoot track & field, cross country, and nature photos with this lens, and the sharpness and the image quality are unparalleled. After 4 years I'm still amazed at what this lens does. Flawless.
Since the iPod came out for sale, i wanted an MP3 player, so for years i had been analyzing all the Hard disk MP3 players on market, and when i saw this one i decided to buy it, because it`s so cheap to have 6Gb, that you don`t have to think it twice. It has great sound, excellent bass response. The only thing that i don`t like it is the PC software, it isn`t very friendly, i hope that Creative is working on that. But still an excellent product, i give you my word you won`t regret for this MP3 Player.
Aside from the fact the documentation is incomplete and completely inadequate the the CD is useless as is most of the tech help on linksys.com. I got it to work after a number of hours by connecting it to directly to my PC and doing a manual config. If you don't have a reasonably good understanding of networking and security issues avoid this product. Does it work? Yes, it delivers as but it need to be relatively close to your router (at least this was the case with my setup).I think the managers at Linksys should be given this product and asked to install it within 45 minutes on a secure network ...I'm betting 90% them would not make the cut.
This is cheap and gets the job done with ease. HDMI cables either transmit, or they don't -- any cable that claims it can provide better quality or increased speed or anything is simply trying to milk an uninformed customer out of money (cough, Monster). Get this, and get the job done.
I couldnt play some PAL DVD-R from India on my pc or using my old DVD player. I buy DVP642 after reading about its multiformat support and DivX capability. This player played the DVD-R from India without a hitch. It could play all my DivX movies without a problem off of CD-R as well. Extremely satisfied with my purchase.Cons: The only thing I dont like about DVP642 is the remote. The buttons are confiugred so counter intuitively that I always seem to be pressing the wrong buttons.
The bag is quite roomy and very well made. The balance is excellent so that the weight is well distributed. I like it very much.
This is a great portfolio case. I purchased it as a birthday gift for my son. He is able to keep all of his projects and photos now in one nice place. It makes it perfect for him to carry around his projects to show potential clients. It has helped him look more professional. It seems to be strong and sturdy and looks professional.
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.
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.
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.
I purchased this printer less than six months ago, and since then have gotten on a first-name basis with Compaq tech support. The printer is very easy to install, but configuration must be done beyond that, and only tech support can walk you through it. This printer may work fine on other versions of Windows, but I do not recommend it for XP. As for printing, the quality is good, if you up the resolution. The resolution must be bumped up even for B&W docs. The printer is terribly slow. I have already bought a new printer to replace this one, and will be choking on my losses (I think I paid [money] back in January), and selling it to the high bidder on [site].
I got a KWS-15 sub to go with these on a Kenwood receiver. I absolutely love these speakers and everything is still working flawlessly today, I use it as my primary computer speaker setup now since in 2005 I upgraded the home theater setup to full size floor standing Klipsch speakers from their Reference series. Absolutely amazing. These speakers aren't ideal without a subwoofer though, but with one they are amazing. I have never had these speakers distort at the volume levels I have been able to take them to in my area. They do get loud. Each speaker is pretty heavy also compared to other speakers this size. Quality.
My NEC ND-1100A DVD burner would only burn the Memorex DVD+Rs at 2.4X until I updated the firmware to 1.91 from 10GE. Now I'm able to burn at 4X without any problems. (Note that I had to update to version 1.90 before I could make the 1.91 updater recognize my drive. You'll need to obtain NECND1100A_190i.exe and NECND11_191.exe, which are found in the nec-1100.zip file that I downloaded from opendrivers.com.)
I like to take my own cigars with me when I travel, which is the reason I purchased this little thing.I love it. The caddy is bomb-proof, and that is important for me.I use this product with DryMistat HumidiTube, and my cigars make it to the destination (golf course, campsite, hotel) just fine.A five star review for a five star product.
I will never buy an Epson again. This was my second epson printer and my first AIO. Unfortunately after I replaced the ink for the first time, the black ink dried within a few days on non-use. I wasted all most all the ink trying to get clean the head and get the head unclogged. But no-go and it never worked again after that.Besides I also read that there are other issues with Epson Cartridges like showing the cartridge as empty when infact there is ink left in the cartridge.
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 64MB MultiMedia 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 piece of junk in 03. I don't print very much but am on my 3rd set of inks. And the nozzle is plugged. The black quit working even with a brand new cartridge. It seems to use and waste ink during head cleanings. So now with the head clogged I'm using up all my ink even though I can hear it sloshing around inside the cartridge. I have spent 280$ on this loser and am going to buy an H.P. this weekend that reuses the ink during the head cleaning process and makes beautiful photos for 169$ If I could rate Epson any lower I would. Quick math. 280$ Divided by 400 documents =.70 per doc. Whew!!!!!
We love the Plasma TV. First one we have owned. I know it is not a true 1080, but a savings of 600-800 dollars is very convincing. The picture quality is excellent.
Sometimes it does' work and you have to reboot.Does not work with firefox.Does not work with anything but Internet Explorer.I like Microsofts a lot better but it wont work with 64 bit.Guess I'm stuck with this generic reader.I wished it work with Microsoft Money.
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 is a tight, solid, metal connection. Useful for mounting hardware on a camera's hot shoe mount. I use it for a Tascam D40 on a Nikon D5100. It's solid, tight mount fills me with confidence in it's ability.
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. Thanks, VisionTek. Before you purchase this, or any, VisionTek product, make sure you check their website and find out more about their ongoing support.
Boasting nearly all metal parts, this tripod is well worth the money. The AMT legs are solid, and have no problem holding up heavy cameras, or withstanding moderate wind. The all metal pan/tilt-head and quick release plate instills confidence in it's reliability. I know I won't have to worry about over tightening, or breaking a plastic part. If that ended up being the case, the compatability with other Slik parts is there, and for the price, wouldn't be a loss anyway. In addition to the pan head, I found a nice carrying bag and a card for a three year warranty in the box when I opened it. No knock to Amazon, but I purchased the 500 DX at my local camera shop for $10 cheaper, and I was able to test it before hand. If you can, avoid the plastic, go with something solid, such as the Slik 500 DX. Lastly, the only difference I found in the 700 DX is a max height of 74", which is ten more than this one.
This stereo is quite nice. I like the abiltiy to play MP3 CD's and from USB drives. The sound quality is OK, for it's size, not great, but considering the cost of the unit, I expect this. My only real gripe is the lowest volume setting isn't that quiet. We bought two of these, one for each of my kids, and when they go to sleep to music, the volume is a bit loud. Philips would do well to provide more volume level steps in to give finer grained control.
I relearned the lesson that you get what you pay for. I paid only $1 for this charger, and I probably paid too much. It seemed to have troubles immediately, in that when plugged in and attached to the phone, my phone constantly beeped and the screen brightness flickered, almost as if the connection was intermittent. Eventually, it damaged either the batter or the phone, because now the phone will hardly hold a charge.Stay away!
The screen protector was easy to install. I did pull off the front side first. Sometimes when trying to take the front protective cover off last it lifts off the screen creating bubbles. My only complaint is the Matte finish. It protects great against finger prints, but it does dim the screen a little and it takes a little while to get used to the way the s-pen feels on the matte finish. All in all good product if you don't know what matte finish is know it's going to mute the screen colors to the point it is very noticeable but anti glare and finger print resistance is worth it in my opinion. Over all good product and installation was a breeze. No bubbles at all with the included wet/dry wipes and micro fiber cloth everything went perfectly.
There are two reasons why you should seriously consider buying this speaker system for your PC, video game console, or whatever:1. It actually includes midrange speakers. Most of the systems out there simply have a huge subwoofer and a couple of tweeters, but are lacking in midrange performance. The fact is, if you want to listen to music, you want good full range speakers. The sound that pours out of these speakers is incredible! Powerfull bass, and good mids and highs (the tweeters could be a little brighter for my taste, but a quick adjustment of the Winamp equalizer solves that problem).2. They are cheaper than DIRT, they would be a good value at twice the price.If you want a system that will shake the plaster off the ceiling, and make your neighbors hate you, this probably isn't for you. It's pretty powerful, but there are bigger systems (for bigger prices). But if you just want to listen to good music, or feel the explosions from your favorite video game, then you should seriously consider getting these.
I've got no complaints with the sound versus the price. After 3 months of use and use in the gym, the rubber cord melted off the copper cables! Perhaps the sweat degrades the cable coating or something. These are decent earphones as long as you don't plan to work out in them or expose them to moisture.
This is a nice little case for the money. The camera fits nicely. It has a fairly soft, protective lining. I wish the carrying strap had a velcro joint.
This is exactly what it claims to be. Very nice addition to my pedal board. It really boosts the signal, without a lot of noise. I play without a pick, I use just my fingernail, and because of this, I don't get quite the 'bite' of attack and volume that pick players do out of their amps, so this really pushes it up and gives me nice dynamics when I want to overdrive the amp. Love it!
I chose that ranquin for being reliable, I have opportunities taste for downloading directly from the page without having to wait for the shipping of the physical card, I recommend it so easy and safe transsaccion
I just have a problem with the design of the reciever. I bought this at Best Buys and I returned it instantly. I think people who think that functionality must be incorporated into design and that functionality must be obvious will like it. I rather not have it fold and be so obvious that in order for it to be a proper antennae, it must fold. I think tech geeks will probably think it's cool. I think the folding antennae does add to the reception distance (maybe by inches), but I don't plan on using my mouse 10 feet away from my laptop.Also, I would have liked a rubber scrollwheel instead of cheap plastic.I ended up getting the Logitech V200. The reciever of the Logitech simply is a stub. And it works fine. Looks like a memory stick. No folding, no green light, no moving parts, no odd shapes for it to be bumped in to and break easier, just a simple little stick that protrudes a bit. 1 year battery life on the V200, not sure about the MS mouse.
I absolutely LOVE my I-Pod and decided that I had to take it everywhere. Unfortunately, I do not have a cassette player in my car. Solution: Belkin's Tune-Cast Transmitter--it would be easy and perfect.I was in for a suprise. If you live in an area where there are many unused frequencies, this can be a wonderful idea. However, my commute is along a major highway in the Boston area, and it is impossible to find a frequency that will allow my music to transmit with minimal static. I was constantly adjusting the radio, then adjusting my Transmitter to find low frequency stations. Finally I decided to leave the I-Pod and transmitter at home. SAVE YOUR MONEY. I wish the store I bought it from would have taken it back.
I tried this card as a replacement for my ASUS based V7100 DDR pro and i am dumb stuck by its performance. The games that normally used to crawl at 800 X 600 and 1024 X 768 started to load like lightning and it was much much more a pleasure to play.I was very happy with this card till a spike current killed it. I bought another card though, this time upgraded to Geforce 6800 Series.Vivo option was commandable in this card, though the games packed along with the card are lousy. Overall i'd rate this card 4/5 for the performance, ease of installation and the accessories included.
I am a systems' engineer...TRUST ME WHEN I TELL YOU BUY HP MFC DEVICE AND SPEND THE EXTRA $ if you can afford it on a 3 year exchange warranty. Brother truly makes inferior mfc devices. Don't fall prey to the B.S. Ad slicks they spend more money on hype than invest in producing a high quality product.
Bought these because the ones that came with my ipod hurt my ears soooo bad! These hang over the ears and don't put a ton of pressure against the inside of my ear, and still give good sound. I also really like the volume control on the cord - don't always have to get to the ipod wheel to change the volume.
After doing some thorough research I decided to purchase this camera. It has several features which make it a great camera: sharp images, great colours, very easy to use, comes with good software,small and light so great for active travelers like myself. It is comparable to the DC 290 but the price is much more attractive. I would recommend buying an extra memory card (at least 16 MB).
Great, great printer. I had read all the great reviews and had high expectations and this printer exceeded even those very high expectations. Photos on borderless Canon photo paper are amazing, even with low resolution on the digital camera (I do notice the photos are better with Canon paper than with Kodak paper). I am also pleasantly surprised with how little ink the printer uses. If you want a superior photo printer that also does text and documents at a high quality, this is the printer for you. Canon is leading the way on photo quality.
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.
In addition to the Windows XP problems, there are certain chipsets with IDE issues that cause the same "squal of death" crash. This includes Dell Dimension computers. I tried the latest Creative drivers for XP, a BIOS update, disabling ACPI, forcing different IRQs (even though there was no conflict), changing slots... nothing helped. Now after a couple days of frustration, I'm returning mine -- and in the aftermath my computer thinks it has 3 network cards and I can't re-enable ACPI.The bundled software is worthless compared to the stuff that came with the original SB Live. Sound Forge and Cakewalk are replaced with Mixmeister and Oozic Player (ugh). The interfaces of the Creative software tend to be clunky and ugly rather than functional.A pointless AVI plays every time you start your computer -- and if you have Windows XP, you never see it as it's behind the "Welcome" screen. It just slows down startup.On the other hand, the sound quality is *EXCELLENT* when it's not crashing. I'm planning on getting an Extigy.
To actually convert a 220V sinusoidal waveform into a 110V sinusoidal waveform, you need to use an AC transformer. This method is safe for all low-power appliances. For higher power, however, the AC transformer required is bulky and heavy (around 20 pounds for 1000W), making it impractical as a travel voltage converter.This item offered here (INTERNATIONAL VOLTAGE CONVERTER ADAPTOR KIT)does not contain an AC transformer. Instead, it uses a solid-state switch inside that chops off part of the 220V sinusoidal waveform. The resulted waveform, as seen by the appliance, is highly distorted and is far from an 110V sinusoidal voltage.The product description says: "Converts 220/240V foreign electricity to 110/120V high wattage travel heating appliance". Note that it says HEATING appliance. That means it has to be a resistive load which works regardless of distorted waveform. If you try to use any electronic appliance (such as TV, computer or battery charger) on this "converter", it will probably be fried in an instant!My advise is to stay away from this potentially destructive product. If you must bring electronic appliances with your oversea trips, make sure they are rated for universal voltage of 100-240V AC. That way, you can safely use them in other countries without the need for a volatge converter. Power supplies for most portable electronics (laptop, camcorder, cell-phone, electric shavers, etc.) are already designed for universal voltage, although some of them may require you to physically flip a switch.But don't forget, even if you don't need a voltage converter, you still must bring a set of plug adapters for foreign countries.
I gave my Nikon digital to my daughter when I purchased the Olympus because I wanted a camera that was more 'weatherproof'. We spend quite a bit of time at the beach and involve ourselves in some watersports (kayaking). I did not feel comfortable with having the Nikon even near anything wet. Upon examining the Olympus, I suspected that its 'weatherproofness' was pretty weak. The hatch covers for the battery and usb port are quite flimsy and way too easy to open accidentally. Although the covers do have 'o' ring type seals, it was obvious these will not hold back nominal splashing water. Also, the lens slide is very vulnerable to sand -- so taking the slide off and cleaning the slide grooves has become routine. Mechanically, the camera just seems cheap --unlike the less expensive Nikon that feels solid.Using the camera is much more involved than the Nikon. I didn't appreciate Nikon's menu setup/controls until I used the Olympus. It drove me nuts -- and still does.On the plus side, the pics seem fine. And unlike other reviewers, I find the battery life is pretty good. I do have a couple of back up batteries that are always charged, so no problem. The chip holds lots of pics.I have had many regular Olympus cameras in the past (all 35mm) and have always thought highly of Olympus quality. Olympus just did not meet the standards I expected when it came to this camera.
So easy even a cave man (with internet access)could do it. I particularly like the "help" button, as the programming left a few (very few) glitches. I went from 4 remotes down to the one, and couldn't be happier. Takes a little time getting used to the positioning of some of the buttons (like, in my opinion, the mute and previous channel buttons should be reversed) but pretty much as billed.
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.
This EF 50mm f 1.4 USM Canon lens is absolutely stunning! The pictures are razor sharp and color saturation is excellent. There is no noticeable distortion in the top corners. I owned several excellent Olympus lenses over the years and only recently switched to Canon digital with advise from several professionals. I wanted to start with a non "L" lens to see what Canon cameras were like and I chose a Rebel XTi. I've shown my pictures to friends and family and now they want to switch to Canon to get the same sharpness in their pictures. Unfortunately, they keep forgetting that it's not a point and shoot digital camera. I thought about the cheaper f1.8 but after hours of looking at reviews all over the internet, everyone steers you towards the 1.4 (1.2 is too expensive for what it is) and it was well worth it.If you get only one thing from reading this, know that I did a ton of research and if you have a limited budget, don't get the stock lens, get a better quality lens (it doesn't have to be a "L" series either). And if you're looking for a great and affordable portrait and scenary lens, this does a really nice job. Keep in mind, however, that with the less expensive SLR's, it's not equal to a 50mm film lens but rather closer to a 80mm.Good luck.
Nice and compact with a short cable and a carrying pouch. Convenient for laptops. The only negative is that you have to manually focus your camera. Works with both PCs and Macs (with Macam drivers - the picture in the mac is actually better). Would reccommend it.
Perfect match for the Onkyo receiver. IPOD hooks up with no problems. I bought this item over three years ago and it still plays great.
Every photographer should have a nifty-fifty in their bag.This lens is a staple - sharp, light, fast. Use the zoom given to you by nature (your feet) and spend some time with this incredible piece of glass.Great for portraits, outdoors, low-light shots. At under $150, you can't afford to be without this outstanding all-around lens.
These headphones sound great, but after 3 months of normal use the plug broke and they no longer function. And since it is past the return window I cannot get a refund or have them replaced. I'm pretty sure it was a manufacturer defect as I have never had a pair of headphones break in this way from normal use.
They work just as good as the $50+ ones and were only 75 cents (not including $3.00 shipping).
This is a good mouse for every day use, I'm running windows 7 64 bit and no problems with the setup. The only issue I found is that the logitech site won't let me download setpoint which is the software that lets you customize the buttons. It's a minor issue though.
Was originally concerned by some reviews that mentioned the interface is sub par. To my pleasant surprise, I actually liked the interface. Drag and drop is a VERY nice feature to have. I use this mainly as just an mp3 player. Even tough it is bigger than an ipods, it is much better for a few reasons:1. touch screen with 160gb... ipods you could get touch screen and 16gb or no touch screen and 160gb2. true drag and drop (don't have to use itunes! YAY!) Can use windows media player if you want instead.3. wifi anyone? Just archos has this4. extremely competitive price for the feature set5. don't have to re-encode every movie to work on it.6. 800x480 resIt is bigger an an ipod, but as a female i can't fit an mp3 player in my pockets anyways. I am so much more happy with this device than any ipods, and I have owned 2 ipods.
What can you say about a USB hub these days? It works. It doesn't smell or make noises. It doesn't need any software or configuration. It's an appliance, and a good one.It's not made to be admired on your desk. Stick it under there. At least all the USB outlets are on one side, rather than randomly distributed all over.
I bought an Alpine 9847 and the Ipod interface. I works but it totally hijacks your Ipod. The beautiful intuitve, fast controls on the Ipod itself are locked out and you can ONLY control the Ipod from the car stereo. It is therefore very hard to deal with especially if you have a large music catalog on you Ipod. It is very slow, not at all intuitive. Even after getting used to it it is no good. The info on artist, album or song title imports from the IPod very slowly. Turning the volume knob is equivalent to circling on the Ipod but one turn eqauls about 3 spots on the list unlike one circle on the Ipod which equals dozens of spots on the list. Therefore if you have a large catalog you have to spin the volume knob 100 times to get thru a long catalog list which takes forever........Very annoying, very slow, very cumbersome. If only it did not deactivate the normal controls on the Ipod itself. A better and much cheaper solution is to find a car stereo with some form of line in, either stereo mini plug or RCA jacks. The just connect directly and use the IPods own controls which are infinitely better. I replace an old stereo to get the Ipod option and am very sorry I did so.
Product is not OEM by Apple, but works great. The cable charges my ipod without a hitch and syncs just as the original did.
Product is good, small and easy to tuck in most purses. A huge bonus is the fact there is never a need to focus; therefore, when a subject presents itself, you can see it immediately without wasting time.
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 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.
After a few months of use, the left click became intermittent, probably some dust problem, because after cleaning with cleaning fluid it worked again ... for a while. Also the battery mounting is a poor design. The contact spring is at the wrong end (Pos. side), toy designers know better. Occasionally I have to bang the mouse because of intermittent contact.
The product arrived quickly, worked perfectly, and the price was inexpensive. So far so good!!
Like many of the previous reviewers I spent a lot of time researching MP3 players. I wanted something that was small, had respectable sound quality, used AA/AAA battery(s), and used mature technology to limit malfunctions. I chose the Creative product after reading many glowing reviews on this website as well as cnet.com. I purchased the player about 8 months ago, and have been very pleased with it. Good radio reception, good sound quality (except when the back light is on, but a few seconds of buzz is nothing to get worked up about), very small, impressive battery life (18 hours typically with 850mAh NiMH AAA) and intuitive controls really made me a believer in the product. That is until about two weeks ago when the player began to malfunction.I am not sure what transpired but the unit began to act up. The radio function no longer worked, intermittently the unit would not play, and then it would not turn off (without removing the battery). After two to three battery removals the unit would begin to limp along.I spent some time on Creative's website researching, and I found that a firmware update was the only recourse. It worked. All problems were resolved, and the unit actually some improved functionality (higher volume levels, more intuitive control menu structure). So my suggestion to anyone who has been having trouble with their unit(s) (muvo, zen, etc.) try updating the firmware.I again am very happy with the player and glad I purchased it. However, I am giving the unit (4) stars instead of (5), simply because of the lack of information on Creative's website for troubleshooting, and the fact that a consumer should not have to update/deal with something as complex as firmware.
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.
I own several cameras, and I use each for different kinds of shooting. For snapshot stuff like vacations or parties where you don't want to hassle with a big camera, and are willing to sacrifice some quality, a tiny camera like this is great. Add in the waterproof feature and the great quality videos it shoots, and this thing rocks! I use it for sailing and skiing and all kinds of outdoor activities, and not having to worry about sand and dust and water is the greatest. It's not a 'dumbed-down' camera however. There are lots of sophisticated features that I'd love to see on my expensive cameras, like a detailed histogram that shows blown out and zero-level areas in real time. You can also just put it in "green mode" and point and shoot with reliably good results. The flash chooses pleasing filled exposures, too.The white balance could use some fine tuning, the dynamic range is not as good as I would like for some outdoor situations, and the microphone gives fairly bad sound quality, but I highly recommend the overall package.
This camera takes great pictures and shoots video far better than I would expect for a digital camera. The audio on the video is very good for this platform. I have taken over 200 pictures using the original set of alkaline batteries that I put in the camera. The view screen on the back is very big and very clear and the controls are much easier as far as changing modes or deleting compared to other digital cameras I have owned.
The Nano Plus could be mistaken for a cigarette lighter. Perfect size for walking around your neighborhood, but if you travel alot for long periods of time, you might want something 4GB and up. This easily fits into your jeans pocket so you're more likely to carry it around than a 30GB iPod which reminds me of the Palm V I discarded because I didn't want to carry a man purse to hold it. ;)The trick is to encode in Windows Media format (WMA) instead of MP3. I converted my 192kps mp3s using WMA VBR 50 setting and you cannot hear much of a difference. But the file size now is just half of the mp3 file size, so I can fit about 340 songs on it. BTW, the player only has 980MB usable space, which peeved me to no end (same scam that hard drive makers got sued over).This player has no playlist function and will play songs alphabetically according to file name (not imbedded ID tag). You can separate song files into file folders and use that as a simple playlist. For audio books, you should just label your chapters "author - book - ch 01 - title.mp3" to get them to play in order. Also, re-encode your audiobook files using mono setting. It'll reduce your file size by half and save you lots of space.I really love everything about this player. It does scratch easily though. They give you a rubber case, but it doubles the thickness. However, it fits nicely in a metal Altoids mints case. :)
Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB AdapterI like it that the usb connects to the back of my laptop and I set it on the table at the restaurant. I don't have to deal with the pci slot for a pc card. The driver was easy to install and I didn't have to call tech support to get it running, whereas I did have a card but it was difficult to run. I gave it a 5 star.
This bag is great if you do a lot of outdoor photography. It is comfortable and easy to carry while hiking or backpacking. It would be nice if it came with a weather resistant cover though.
I had ordered this item for my boyfriend before the holidays to take holiday pictures of my niece.He really likes it because the pictures doesn't turn out to be blurry from shaking hands when pressing down the shoot button.The only thing we hope is that the cord could be longer.Good item to have to accesories your nikon d80.
I've used this lens many times before I decided to purchase it through amazon. I would have given it 5 stars, but the way amazon boxed and shipped such a delicate product was a bit unbelievable. I could hear the canon box rattling around the bigger amazon box as soon as I picked up the package. They placed some inflatable wrap in there that was deflated so failed at its purpose and the canon box was actually opened! After investigating and testing it out, everything seemed ok.Now, the lens is one of the most awesome prime lenses you can buy. The F 1.4 is incredible, the pictures you can capture in lowlight without flash. The bokeh is amazing too, and if you want eye catching portraits, this is the lens to use! Its not only for portraits though, you can get creative with this lens and take pictures of almost anything. Because its a prime without the ability to zoom, it will make you move, crouch, squat experiment to get that perfect shot, something that is bound to make you a better photographer. I shoot with a 50D and have shot with a wide variety of lenses including Ls but this has to be one of my favorites!
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.
I just recently got this unit over the summer. This thing is great!! The barametric pressure watcher is perfect for camping, hunting, and other outdoor activities. This also shows the elevation profile. This is a neat little tool and most of the people who like the outdoors will love this.
I bought this tripod to handle me DSLR. I couldn't be happier with the price or construction. Very well made and I don't have to worry about my camera tipping this tripod over.
This is not a easy novel to read. If that is what you want or are anticipating, look elsewhere. It is, however, a strong piece of Southern Gothic fiction that brings you into its web and leaves you there - hanging.The true strength of this novel is two-fold: its vivid characters (all of whom are by turns sympathetic and yet simultaneously off-putting) and its rich setting. The setting is a familiar one for any Southerner: your town. There is a quality so very Southern and RICH to Alexandria. One can feel the humidity rising from the pages and almost smell the mixing odors of bacon grease and magnolia blossoms. It is a taste, a depth of feeling that can be achieved in no other place. Tartt's Alexandria is as stifling as an August afternoon during a heatwave. Both comforting and oppressive. Within a few pages of the novel, you will know if you "belong" in Alexandria. Neutrality is not a choice. You will identify with it (or not) within the first three chapters.And then the characters . . . more than a year after completing the novel, they still inhabit my mind. The pathetic Odums (almost regal in their abject poverty), the white-trash Ratliffs, Eugene, the disfigured-preacher-man, Farish, Gram (I think I hate her, but I'm not quite sure). And then the others: Loyal, the snake-handling preacher; Judge Cleve, and his house and legacy, Tribulation; Danny, the would-be assassin; and the "white boy with Afro", blamed for everything except the stuff he really did.The weakness that so many readers find off-putting is also the novel's strength. You come to care about these characters. You want the best for them, even for Danny, Harriet's would-be assassin. By novel's end, there is a burning desire for him to find the drugs and GET OUT. And even deeper is the desire to know who killed Robin. What happens to Allison? Does the family move to Nashville? Does Charlotte come out of her haze? Do the sisters recover after their matriarch's death? Does Adele remarry? Does Hely ever win Harriet's heart? So many questions, and only natural after 624 pages of slowly developed plot. And yet . . . there are no answers, and no easy way to "write your own ending." It's messy, like Tartt said (after 624 pages), "I'm tired. Maybe I'll finish it later."So, here I am a year later still thinking about it. Where is Harriet now? The placement of the narrator lets you know that she survives to adulthood. Where are the others? But perhaps, that IS the point. To keep the reader wondering. If so, congratulations, Donna Tartt. You were successful.
I tried this with a healthy dose of skepticism, but after banging it around a few days, this is a great remote. The initial setup of devices was a bit bumpy, in spite of Logitech's sizable database of devices. But after a brief session with the VERY helpful support staff, I have been able to easily map the buttons on the remote exactly how I want them for every device. A bit of trial and error, but not much, and the end result is fantastic.
My husband was forever asking for a VCR tape to use when football games were on. Now he has plenty.
Especially if you got your sony headphones from Discount Jungle, it was a great deal, especially compared to the other wireless headphones out there. The Sony headphones have a little bit of static here and there when you get up and move around, but otherwise the sound is great, definitely better than listening to just a standard TV. If you play video games these headphones really immerse you in the game. The battery charging is great and easy to use and the auto on/off feature is also a very nice touch, though I guess you can't fall asleep with the TV on without draining the battery. But for the price you can get this headset at today it's a steal and one of the best values.
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.
No complaints here...the product as awesome, cleaned my records and got here in a real timely fashion. I will use again.
These headphones are a good value for the money. They look good, work well and feel just fine.
the reson it would not send a video signal may be because you didnt go into settings and turn "TV Out" on. If you do that it should work just fine.
My order arrived promptly and in good working order. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
For years we used regular tone generators. Needed some new ones, read about these and seemed too good to be true but let me tell you they will save you a TON of time on tracking cables. No matter how bundled they are or seem impossible to find this thing will find it. I LOOOOOOOVE IT, my boss is old school tech and was VERY skeptical about it and he said this this is the best thing he has used in IT Tools. A MUST HAVE!!!
I loved it, great picture quality. It took about 20 minutes out of the box to set it up. Every one that has seen it at our house wants one.
Tehe *beaming* I'm pretty happy. Since I'm leaving early for Christmas, I got my presents from my half of my folks (the other half being in Italy). So I got two KILLER presents, a beautiful, warm coat for my the cold weather of Europe (looks like the highs in The Netherlands and Switzerland are in the 40s), AND I got an Archos Gmini!If you're looking for a portable MP3 player, skip the iPod, get a Gmini. This thing rocks. Not only does it have all the functions of an iPod at a slightly smaller, more portable size, but I can transfer photos from my camera and store them on the Gmini while I'm in Europe, and it also allows me to play movies through your television.So if all goes well, I'll have the Extended Edition of Return of the King ripped and uploaded to my Gmini. That way I can watch it while I'm flying to Europe while others have to suffer with the inflight movie. ;)Course the only downside is that it has an internal battery that lasts ten hours with audio and five hours with video... I'm not sure that's long enough. I forget how long is the extended ROTK.Ah well... I like to sleep on International flights anyways.As I was learning about the Gmini, I learned a wee bit about another cool feature Andrew told me about. You can use it as a personal recorder. So tonight, I recorded "Wild Kitty." The sound quality sucks, but you can listen to it as the featured MP3 for today. The quality is poor (I haven't learned how adjustable it is yet), but it's fun nonetheless.
I noticed no improvement after adding the high gain antenna kit. I would advise not purchasing this, instead opt for the amp that is avaliable.
I just bought the SanDisk 512MB for school projects on the MAC. It is perfect for it. No hassles on naming the files and then finding them. Just plug in to the USB, drag your files in the disk( which appears right on the desktop, you dont need to search for it), and you have saved your files. Perfect!!!!!
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.
This is a nice lens for the money especially if you need is smaller and lighter as a priority. Backpacking, wildlife on the run, sports, anywhere that you might carry the camera for a long time, you will like the weight and flexibility of the lens. We use it on a K10d an produce some great results.Only issue is that you may develop some edge distortion depending on the focal range and setting, and at 52mm it does suffer a bit in low light conditions. Overall - it works for great for the price!
I am returning this product. It does not work. I try to insert a DVD and it will not accept it. I have tried many different DVDs and it keeps spitting them out.
This is a very nice little unit. Wish the carry bag would hold all the cords but other than that its great.
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.
The headphones are really pretty good and the vibration feature is kinda neat too. But although I never use the microphone in any of my games, I did test it. It's a real joke. I mean, I think I'll take a set of cutters to it and just cut it off to get it out of my way. It's truly that bad.
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!
I would give this little camera 5 stars... but since there's no way to set the focus on this camera, I can only give it 4 stars. It works pretty good. Windows XP detected it immediately, but for some reason, Microsoft feels that it's not up to par to work with their XP O/S and warns you that it's unsupported. Well MS... it works just fine for me. Even came with some pretty nice software as well. For the price, I would recommend it for a cheap webcam/digital camera. :o)
I haven't figured out how to get it to work yet. Is it necessary to have a wireless router? I don't have one. Does that mean I can't make this product work?
The Char-Broil 65-Inch Artisan Grill Cover provides the protection you need to keep your grill in good condition. Five years ago, we purchased one of these for the warehouse store stainless steel grill. The grill is the house-brand and measures approximately 24" wide X 54" long X 44" high. This cover is sufficiently roomy and covers all but about the lower 4 inches of the base and pedestal which face toward the center of the covered porch. We do have the cover pulled down closer to the floor at the rear of the grill; that side is more exposed to the elements.Even though our grill is protected by the roof on our back porch, south Texas' weather can rapidly cause damage to grills which have not been kept covered. By the same token, the heat and sun can also cause the materials from which grill covers are constructed to deteriorate. After five years, the old cover's seams were coming apart, and it was time to purchase another Char-Broil 65-Inch Artisan Grill Cover. I was very pleased to find this grill cover was still available. However, like so many other products, the weight of the fabric is not what it once was. It is definitely better than a vinyl cover which can be easily torn, but I do not expect it will last five years. Additionally, the stitching did not seem to be as tight as it formerly had been. For these reasons, I rated this item as a four-star purchase.We purchased our first Char-Broil 65-Inch Artisan Grill Cover from our local Lowes and paid close to $40 for it. The current price on Amazon was a real bargain. If you need a good quality grill cover and do not want to spend a small fortune, I recommend you take a look at the Char-Broil 65-Inch Artisan Grill Cover.APRIL 2012 UPDATE: The Char-Broil Grill Cover easily fits Weber's Genesis Grill series and is about 1/3 the cost of a Weber grill cover.
Note that this camera does not have a hot shoe for a flash. If you should choose later to add the Olympus wide angle lens, be aware that the lens will block out the flash on the body of the camera. Olympus does make a bracket for a separate flash, but the cost for the flash, bracket, and flash cable is about half the price of this camera. I have a C-700 and have realized that adding a separate flash is too expensive. If you will want to take wide angle indoor shots, buy the C-750 with the hot shoe.
For the price and performance of this charger, you can't go wrong!It took a couple of extra days shipping, but beats all expectations.
I bought this to listen to my music at work(contractor)Poor sound and uses up 8 D batteries quickly !Battery door doesn`t close properly.One speaker cuts out from time to time.If I need another(which I already feel I do).......I`d look at a different make.Sorry........but I was prompted to give the reviewand they wouldn`t post it without giving at least one star......I would give it NO stars !R.K.
Work great got 2 cables for 4 bucks can't beat it they shipped in the time they were supposed to no problems here.
everything is good. I just don't like the wire of this earphone. Especially the wire will hang behind your head and it makes the looking a little bit messy. I suppose the wire should be like ipod earphone but it was not...
I received the charger quickly and in excellent condition. I purchased it to charge up my C340 and it works very well for me. Just plugged it in and in a matter of a couple hours my c340 was up and ready to go. I did not need to recharge for another 10-12 hours. I like the idea of not having a cord dangling from the dashboard. No complaints here.
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
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.
i feel like i wasted my money. tv doesnt work with these cables and i just bought my tv in dec.
I was looking at HP and Epson multifunction printers and was almost ready to buy when I saw a review for the MP390 at the PC Magazine website. They gave it pretty good ratings, but complained that it doesn't have a sheet feeder for the scanner and the ink tanks are small. For personal use, these are not a problem because my printing and scanning needs are not that high. The output is very good to excellent. This unit has it all (except a picture preview screen), something that the HP and Epson units don't have for the same money. Because of all of the features, there are many buttons and options to confuse you, but the documentation is pretty good. The quick start guide is excellent. My only problem is my computer. I have an older computer and my USB ports are PCI cards. I have a USB 2.0 card, but my computer is not fast enough for that. A Pentium/Celeron 566 MHz or greater is needed. Fortunately, Canon allows the MP390 to work with USB 1.1. Once I put in a USB 1.1 card, the printer installed correctly and it has run smoothly since then.
Easy to install. Works as advertised. Excellent color instructions included. I placed the instructions (which are printed in color on quality paper) on the inside of the panel box for future reference. Excellent benchmark speeds with each connection. I highly recommend this unit.
The trimmer comes in two pieces and will not work properly. The pieces come apart and is impossible to use. I am returning this product. I expected much more for over $15!
If you read the reviews carefully, you will notice a pattern that the positive ones are written by people who have had their products for only a short period of time. The people who have owned their units for a while are the ones who are negative because they have learned how unreliable these products are. My Mintek died after only 6 months of regular non-abusive use. No wonder the warranty is so skimpy -- 1 year parts but only 90 days labor, which is 90 bucks plus shipping. It's not worth it considering you can by another unit for a little more. DO NOT BUY A MINTEK! You definitely get what you pay for.
Holds xoom, ipad2 , couple variuos kindles . It is actualy cushioned and easy toadjust to your need. Items dont wobble when you use it.Did have to remove sleave on the xoom, though my smokefit one can stay on no issue.Kindle was placed in with its sleeve and it fit fine. 7" kindleI tired a couple other brands before I found this, most other wobble whenyou try to use your device. This one also seems to be "custom" to each device.Ordered 3 more for co-workers.
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.
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.
Let me preface this review by saying that I have not had a chance to use this item to its fullest due to a certain lack of online resources (such as a user forum or a place where I can ask questions). They may be there but I have not found them.The product is well presented. Installation was easy and flawless. It does everything as intended except for one thing: My screen colors.After optimizing my screen (A 22" Viewsonic) my grays are undeniably redder than before. Adjusting the Gamma does not help. I go from reddish 50% grays to stark blue cast or warmer settings than default.I purchased the unit because my new scren is clearly a bit off in color. Namely the colors are lighter than they should be as compared with my laptops (this is my first LCD screen but I have had multiple laptops over the years). It was very noticeable in the colors of the icons for Outlook, Photoshop, etc. more than with large blocks of colors. Since I am a designer and a web developer, color is important to me so I was hoping to have the Huey correct that lack of punch. Instead, the colors are still at the same value, but now there is a nasty red cast all over.All my grays, especially the lighter ones, are red-shifted and this is very apparent when using the windows classic interface where the entire interface looks like I have chosen an alternate color set.All in all I am disappointed. red grays are not my idea of "Color correction". It could be that I am missing something and, to be fair, after the initial disappointing results I sort of gave up on it. I adjusted my gamma in a way that I could live with and I left the Huey on to see if I would get used to the red-shift. So far it hasn't happened.
I'm reading these reviews and laughing now. I'm staying at a Marriott in the DC area tonight and I decided to go ahead and set the alarm clock shortly after arriving b/c it's usually an ordeal.When I first walked into the room, the radio was on a lovely classical music station at a low soothing volume. The sound was great then. I was a little confused when I went over to set the alarm. Finally i touched the front to see what happened and - SURPRISE - it was a touch screen- so I sat and played for a few minutes with the settings, the tuner, flipping thru stations, etc.So to sum up- I was so impressed and came over here to my laptop and looked online for the model. So here I am reading reviews. The sound is great, it's easy to use, picks up the stations well.. dont know about the backlight yet b/c I just got here.. I'll let you know about that tomorrow ;)
I purchased the 16 GB drive about 2 months ago wanting a USB with a larger capacity. I read some reviews about this item having issues with transfer speed. I am really happy with the transfer rate for this USB. I use the jump drive between my Macbook and PC with no issues. This product is worth the price.
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.
We ended up getting this card for free after pre-ordering a game and using our credit to buy this. Totally worth it.
Muy contento con todo, los env&iacute;os r&aacute;pidos y eficaces ademas como lo consevi al comprarlos....gracias por sus servicios, y espero que contin&uacute;en as&iacute;
This is my second experience with Tivoli product. First one, SoundBook I returned back to seller because reception was not good on FM in my area. Too much noice. With this small PAL radio, it completely different story. Manual, very sensitive tuner allow you to lock station easily. Great looking radio with different colors. Very deep bass from tiny speakers. Great product - not cheap for radio, but worth it.
My mom bought this printer for her laptop (which I always use) and I myself find it great. I do all of my homework on that computer and then print it in "normal" on this printer. I do at least four to five sheets or paper a week and it lasts for along time (the ink) and comes out great. It prints straight, doesn't change to diagonal on me and all in all I have never gotton a bad grade when typing up my homework =].This printer is completely good looking too, and it matches my parents' office perfectly. Actually, if I stop to ponder it, it would probably look good in any room. Including my own if I tried it there.The scanner works fine as well. Not as great as the ones at my school, however good, nay, I shall go a step further, great for thr price. I used to keep up a website, and scanned all my work with this. The "preview" makes it look terrible, but when you finally click the "scan now" button, it's great.A perfect buy, I am looking forward to getting my own when I get my own laptop/computer.
The DI-824VUP is a very impressive device for the price, offering wireless routing for DSL, cable, and even dial up (through the integrated serial port) connections. The built in print server worked well with a HP 1100d Business Inkjet and a HP 895 printer using the built-in parallel port (USB functionality not tested). The wireless 802.11b/g offers various power levels up to 100mW, offering signal strength that rivals that of the Cisco 350 series wireless access points. The built in 4 port 10/100 switch worked without problem. The integrated DHCP server has the capability of always issuing the same IP address to a particular MAC address, which is necessary when using the virtual server settings of the DI-824VUP.Had it not been for a couple bugs and/or limitations, I would have rated the device at 5+ stars. Problems and limitations experienced include the following:* Attached printers eject a page with a single character at the top left every time the DI-824VUP restarts.* The DI-824VUP must restart after making nearly any change to its configuration.* The VPN functionality does not support X.509 certificates, preventing it from being used for corporate VPN connectivity.* The VPN (IPSEC) pass-through does not work correctly - this feature must be disabled and a special application created on the DI-824VUP to allow UDP port 500 and 4500 packets to pass through, or a virtual server set up to forward those packets to a specific internal IP address, so that VPN client software on a computer can communicate through the DI-824VUP.* The automatic modem backup occasionally did not dial out automatically (tested with a Zoom 56k external modem).* The print server software did not recognize that I changed the subnet of the DI-824VUP (prior to the print server software install), requiring me to manually enter the correct IP address of the DI-824VUP on the client computer.* The DI-824VUP worked as expected when the WAN port was directly connected to the corporate LAN (HP 4108GL gigabit), but would not allow traffic to pass through from a Speedstream 5100b DSL modem when connected in the same way. After setting the Speedstream modem to act as a bridge, and entering the PPPoE user name and password into the DI-824VUP, the DSL connection became available to devices attached to the DI-824VUP.Nearly all limitations can be addressed using various combinations of the setting available from the web interface. For the cost, there are few devices on the market that offer similar capabilities.
Though you'd expect it too, it does not have a way to connect your ipod, unless you want to plug it in upside down and have it sort of swinging there. Sad.
what can i say this is my second one for my second laptop i just love this mouse never a proplem great product had others before they where not as good, this microsoft mouse is just the best!
Bout this filter to keep my second lens from getting dusty and scratched up. Quality not the greatest, but worth the $10.00 to be protected.
This is based on about 8 months of use a few times a week. I use them during cario so sweat is a big factor...*Cord:*Pro: This has actually held up for me just fine, it hasn't deteriorated yet.Con: It wants to curl up like no other cord I've used--a minor annoyance.*Jack:*Pro: Nothing has become disconnected. The cord to jack connection is in great shape (very technical talk here!).*Earbuds:*Pros: The system worked for me very well, keeping the buds in my ear even in the hardest (and sweatiest) of workouts.Cons: * The metal mesh has oxidized and has resulted in rusty residue getting under the green rubber around the bud.* They stay in your ear--but stop working about 15 minutes into a run as the good plug fit traps water in your ear. This is often just one ear (randomly) and is very annoying.*Sound:*Fine. I mean, whatever--I'm running so I just want music. I'm not critiquing the sound while I run. They're not that great but I didn't buy them for superior sound quality. I bought them specifically for high sweat use and am willing to sacrifice sound quality for sound that actually stays in my ear and works! That being said, they don't even do that very well.*Bottom line:*Better than the average ear buds IF you're going to use them for sport. They DO stay in MY ears but cease to work with only a few beads of sweat finding their way into the ear. A cheap pair of foam covered head phones perform better under sweaty conditions than these so why spend more? I did but maybe never again.
I agree with the previous reviews. I never liked the way the paper fed into the printer but it gave quick sharp print jobs...until I had to replace the ink. After that it was all down hill. Thought it might be the ink so bought more. Nothing. Had a friend who works with and repairs printers look at it. After he tried everything he could he admitted defeat. THEN I looked up these reviews.....a lesson learned!
The previous reviewer (4/15/11) noted that the cartridges received had concealed, expired sell-by dates. I just had a similar experience, although from a different Seller (whom Amazon will not permit me to name); note that this was not the Seller now shown. The cartridge arrived without the box, where the expiration date is printed, requiring me to open the foil bag where I found the date on the cartridge itself - Sept 2008. It is one thing to sell a product past it's "sell-by" date, it's another to sell a product so old it is likely to be defective - as in this instance, where the item is over 2 1/2 years past that date. It should also be noted that nowhere in the product description is it stated that this item is being sold past its expiration date.
These were very cheap and are much better that the cables from Apple.The retractability is an excellent plus.They were so in expensive I wish we had purchased more.Shipping cost more than the units.:)
The product works as described. I am no videophile, but it seems to be worth what I paid for it.
I spent a month or two researching macro lenses before finally settling with the tamron 90mm, and I really couldn't be happier with my decision. I was also considering the sigma 105mm and the canon 60mm, but ultimately I decided to go with this one because I wanted a lens that could double as a portrait lens and work as a macro where I could have some distance from my subject. I got it to shoot flowers and bugs primarily, and since I am terrified of (and deathly allergic to) the latter, I opted for the 90mm. I absolutely love this lens. I find that I am favoring it over my canon 28-105mm as a general use lens. Cost was definitely a deciding factor, and as a hobby for an amateur photographer like myself, this lens is ideal both financially and artistically.
Really cheap and my HP Pavilion 2700 will appreciate the additional ram. For anyone who is less experienced with computers this is a very easy upgrade that anyone can do. All it requires is a screwdriver and fingers (for essentially all laptops). The hard part is just making sure you buy the right type of RAM but most manufactures (including Kingston and Corsair) offer services on their websites (or by phone) to help you find the right type.
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!
Honestly, I have not been this disappointed with a products' actual performance vs. advertised performance since I bought Sea Monkeys as a kid and they didn't actually wear hats and have personalities like in the picture.This device simply is not adequate under the best of circumstances, to provide quality sound through any radio. In my car there is not a single FM frequency throught the entire spectrum that allows for a clean signal. There is fade in/out and static continually at every frequency and every volume level and during the brief periods there is sound it is full of static and the music quality un unacceptably poor. Moving the unit around in the car finds "hot spots" that seem to work then start to fade as well.I physically placed this unit directly next to my home FM antenna, dialed in a frequancy and while the fading went away the poor sound quality and static were still there. Today I'm going to buy cassette adapters for my cars and I'll stick to hard wiring at home. With a direct connection the sound is incredible from my Zen Micro.I cannot think of a single reason for anyone to buy this product, based on my experience. I truly wish I would have checked user ratings before I bought as I have yet to see a positive rating.If you want good sound and minimal frustration, find another solution to get your MP3's playing in your car.
The quality is poor. From the very beginning the contacts of many buttons started to fail and I had to reprogram the thing to circumvent that. The battery life became shorter and shorter until I was unable to charge the remote. Don't buy this remote control. I suggest the simpler - and cheaper - model 650 from Harmony
I received the product in a timely manner and I have used these before. I will continue to buy from Amazon and this supplier.
I am using this lens on a Canon 50D, which has the smaller sensor and, therefore, the 1.6x crop factor. Nevertheless, this lens is very useful: sharp where you want it, but at f/2.8 you get a nice shallow depth of field (perfect for portraits!) To see a picture taken with this lens, go to: [&#8230;]I love this lens and am very glad I bought it.
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!
It is fair to say that this camera is by no means for the proffessional photographer today. Taken in mind the stunning results this camera is capable of producing, its ease of use, and its usable range of features Im sure it can be a great asset to any first timer digi-cam user. Not only does this camera look good but so do the prints. O.K the feartures are a bit limited, and the zoom could be more powerfull, but consdering the price, this camera offers a lot. Unlike some cameras you dont need to go out and buy loads of accersories, the 8mb picture card included is enough to get the snap happy photographer started, and rechargable battries and charger are also included. I would personnally reccomend this camera to any digi-cam virgin!
I brought this pack for live chat with my friends, and it came in perfect shape. Over all, it's worth for the price.LifeCam: It's cool and portable, the picture and video quality is good as expected. However, I found some lag when I use the highest video quality. Usually, I would use 1.3M pixel for video chat. Embeded microphone is good too, especially useful for desktops.Mouse: It's a small mouse. Although the mouse works perfect, I have to say, a bigger mouse would fit me better. I kind of like a little more damp on the wheel, but it seems microsoft is reducing the damp on wheel for recent products. You can use the mouse at a little distance, but don't expect it would work the same 10 meters away. The receiver is not a small one, however, I don't see any problem with it. A smaller receiver would be cool, but no more value for me.After all, this pack comes as what I have been expected, at a very good price. So, I'm quite satisfied with it.
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 agreement with most reviewers, my chief complaint is the battery life. The remote acts really funny once the batteries are low. I use lithiums and they generally last about 6 months. Since I have the original model (9960), I cannot disable the tilt switch (motion activated backlight) using the 985 hack. An operator informed me that model 9960B01 has this capability.My first remote died after a few months, I exchanged it and the second one has been fine for a few years now.Their modem upgrade procedure is quite interesting since it doesn't upgdate the entire database, but rather adds new codes for devices you request when you call.While I can appreciate the soft-configured nature of the control, having used this remote I would opt for a split layout with part of the keyboard having conventional buttons. (at least Volume, ch up/down). These keys are used all the time and having no tactile feedback for them means you don't know where you fingers are.
Does it work. But the specs says 5ft center lead and 6ft span. That was wrong, I measured it for 4'8" span and ~6ft center lead.
I can't even think of how many thousands of photos I've taken with this lens, and my opinion is always the same: this lens is incomparable. I shoot portraits semi-professionally (with a Canon T2i), and when I want to travel light and get best results, this is the lens I bring. The prime factor takes a little getting used to, since you have to move yourself rather than zooming, but it really doesn't take long to adjust your thinking. The image quality is great in all lighting situations: the wide open aperture gives you the flexibility to get good results in low light if necessary. The aperture will also take your portraits to the next level (a lower f/ number will blur more of the background). In fact, I rarely shoot at the widest aperture (even for food photography), but it's nice to have the option. The construction of the lens seems very sturdy: heavy enough to add a little heft to the camera body, but in no way a burden to carry around for long periods of time.If I had to recommend just one lens purchase to take your DSLR photos to the next level, this would certainly be it.
Superb quality as usual from Tiffen. Unless you are using a professional camera and are looking for professional glass you cannot go wrong with Tiffen.Buy 2 and never have to worry again
very convenient and easy to use... I didn't have to install anything or read the manual. Just plug it in and off we go.
YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST...ITEM SHIPPED VERY FAST.....DELIVERED JUST AS DESCRIBED...I WILL ORDER AGAIN FROM YOU AS SOON AS I FIND ANOTHER NEED...THANKS,CALVIN H.
If you're looking for a good snug fitting case for the 5700, this is it. It's a tight fit, but holds the camera and strap. There is room in the top inside pocket for a card or other item and the front pocket has quite a bit of room for a extra battery or other misc accessories. Belt loop seems robust and the rings for the strap is sewn into a nylon strap that goes all the way around the bottom. This is perfect for when I just want to carry the camera and move fast and light.As to the turning on in the case. I suppose this would be a problem if I didn't consistantly turn the camera off and the switch to review. If the camera is switched on accidently, the lens won't extend. Simple solution that one should always use regardless of the case.I imagine this will fit the new Nikon 8700 as well.There seems to be two models of this case floating around out there. (especially on ebay) The one pictured above is the best. The other seems to be lacking some pockets and features.
Everything about this camera is really well done. I have experiemces what others have said about too much color in some pictures, mainly red tones. Other than that the camera is near perfect.
It is really quite simple...A powered hub is necessary for many of today's devices and recommended if portability is not crucial.I have used this product for my Mac Tower for years and purchased this second one for my Father's PC Notebook.Rock-solid. Directions aren't even necessary.
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.
Just got a new HD TV. The cables I looked at were expensive. You can not beat the proce on these and they work great!
Paid $15 after rebate.Using it on Canon A60 Powershot for last 4 months. Around 4 times taken 200 shots each. Have not noticed any issues so far. Fully satisfied.
I have tried many earphones for working out. I have somewhat smaller ears and they earphones usually fall out after a few minutes. These do not. They are the best earphones I've had for working out.The only complaints I have (granted I only had them for about 2 weeks), is 1. the cord is abnormally long (I left part of it still rolled and tuck it into my ipod case). 2. I am not a huge fan of having the cord around the back of my neck. The volume control is ok, but i find a little distracting when running. 3. It DOES NOT block out ambient sound if (especially if you have small ears). But these are all minor complaints and I am overall happy with the earphones.The positives: unless you really tug, these things stay in. I ran for an hour and they did not fall out (actually, they didn't really move). I find that when I wear the earphones the way they were designed (i.e., around the back of your neck), they are very comfortable (though you do have to get used to it). If I wear the earphones in the front, the are not as comfy and my ears hurt a little more. This was money well spent!
No problems with this battery whatsoever - it sounds like a "no-name" brand but after trying it out, I highly recommend it.
This is a great keyboard! I purchased this to use on my couch when I hook my laptop up via HDMI to my TV.Couple things to note that aren't a big deal but they are worth mentioning nonetheless. In order to hit a media button (play, pause, skip, etc.) one has to hold down the function key and then press the appropriate 'f' key. I thought that those keys may have been built in like on a Mac. Next, the laptop doesn't have an automatic shutoff so it is essential to turn it off when it is not in use. I was hoping for an automatic standby. If left on, the battery will drain. The last thing I was a little disappointed of is the touchpad. It is roughly the size of a silver dollar (my brother has one). Logitech promotes their innovative scrolling feature that is part of the touchpad. The problem is that the touchpad is so small that it is easy to touch this if not careful. Overall though a great product!
I bought this Harmony to control TIVO, a Samsung HD TV, a Sony Receiver and a Samsung Blu-Ray Player. I have had other All-in-Ones, but they did not have the control capabilities I was looking for. This Harmony 880 does everything that I was looking for. It was extremely easy to program and the interface on the internet was a snap. It quickly recognized all of my products and with a simple walk through over the internet, everything was loaded into the Remote. After trying out the Remote on my system, I noticed that there were several things I wanted to change and went back to the internet to change the sequences and some of the button configurations. This was also very easy.After using this Remote for a few weeks, I'm still as happy as before. It does take some time for the remote to boot-up everything, but if you are patient for about 60 seconds, everything is ready to play. It also is easy for everyone in the house to learn and the help key is very good when everything does not get started right. I would buy or recommend this Remote to both beginning and advanced users.
Just what I needed and a great price , great for connecting computers and other gadgets , came in black , which is not what i wanted but not inportant
I bought the Sony DSC-S90 after much research. On paper it looked great, with the huge lcd and great movie mode making it stand out from its competitors (I also looked at Canons and Kodaks in this price range). BUT...After receiving the camera, I started taking pics of my kids around the house, and the results were terrible. The subject in front of the camera was far too bright, and the background far too dark. Red eye was quite bad, several pics were inexplicably blurry (in auto flash mode, not in any manual setting!) and to top it off, the pictures had a yellowish tint, almost as if taken in sepia, though they were not.Granted, these pics were taken at night under indoor lighting, not ideal conditions. So I did a comparison with our old camera, 4-year-old, 2MP, Kodak DX3600, taking several flash photos of people under the same conditions. And lo and behold, the cluncky old Kodak gave much more pleasing results than the shiny new Sony, with better colors, less blur, less red-eye, and a more balanced exposure of subject and background.So this camera's going back. I haven't even tried it outdoors in daytime, since I take quite of few of my pics indoors and need a camera that can turn in a decent performance under those conditions.A few other somewhat annoying things:1. camera size is a little small for me and it did not feel very solid in my hands.2. There is a "red-eye reduction" flash mode, but to turn it on or off you have to cycle through a whole bunch of menus, rather than have it available at the touch of a button, as (again) it is on our old Kodak. And when you do finally turn it on, you sometimes still get red-eye.3. The USB cable connects to the bottom of the camera (!) meaning that as you transfer pics to the PC you have to lay it down either on the lens side or on the lcd side, and it's quite awkward. Presumably it's down there so it can also connect to the Sony cradle (sold separately). But again, the old Kodak does a better job, since it has BOTH a connector on the bottom if you have the cradle, and also one on the side, if you don't.In short, there's less to this camera than meets the eye, and I'm back to the drawing board.
easy to use, set up and manage. My wife loves it!
the pinnacle pctv is not good enough under XP environment. don't take my word for it. go check the product discussion group at (...) the customer support- anyone who ever called them knows this very well-is one of the worst you will ever encounter. all the gimmicks to keep you on hold and then they sometimes abruptly hang up on you .
This item was purchased to carry my DVD's while away on business or travel, it has worked out great. It has a large capacity and is well constructed.
This product works every bit as well as the expensive brands. I haven't experienced any problems. If I need another, I'll buy another one of these.
This toy is great i love it all i do is make movies and when im done i load them into the computer and add end credits or cut and paste scenes and clips together the special affects are great like music or aleins and spave stuff from nasa its so cool like all digital blue toys its fun and educational for kids above 9 who love making videos or preforming for people BUY This Toy
Used as the center channel of a system that includes 4-DV32's as my left/right/surround speakers. Timbre matches very well and the sound is very smooth & clear. I am extremely pleased with this speaker especially at this price point.
This speaker DOES NOT fit the 2nd Gen Nano, unless you force it in there and risk breaking the speakers, your nano, or both. It does, however, produce some nice sound for the size and price, but nothing too loud or audiophilic. There are plenty of other products that fit the 2nd Gen, so I'd suggest you keep looking if you own a 2nd Gen. If you own a 1st Gen this product is probably for you.
We tried for one week to get this thing to work with our VPN and nothing. We switched settings, speeds. If you won't be using it with a VPN then it was alright. In the end we switched to Netgear. We gave the Dlink one last chance during work only to be disconnected again. Right away we hooked the Netgear router and presto it was good to go. The Dlink router wasn't worth the time and aggravation.
D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port HubGreat product, customer service, and prompt shipping.
This is very useful when you are travelling out of the country with your laptop and need a printer.
Worked great, looks great. I made sure that I was also using the keystone inserts and mounting plate of the same brand. All worked well with no issues.
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.
I have owned well over a dozen of these types of radios over the last 10 years. After a recent trip to Europe (18 relatives, 6 radios between four vehicles in many different environments), I would have to say that these radios outperformed all the others in this top price class. Reception seemed to well out-perform other brands and their durability and transmission clarity was a real help in tough urban environments.The only drawback is the proprietary, rechargeable battery pack, since you can't just slip in a set of AAA's when you forget to recharge or are far away from an outlet or car battery.Overall, these radios offer a lot for the price and better reception makes them superior to most others in signal punching performance.As has been mentioned, forget about 20 mile ranges on this type of radio. Even the finest, pro-quality radios get the same 2 miles in an urban or forested setting and that is the MAXIMUM you can hope for; much less is normal in dense rocks and buildings."Line of sight" is the rule of thumb, keeping in mind that signals often bounce around rather and through concrete and stone, behaving more like invisible "light beams". The higher you are, the better your signal will get out.
Bought these to try to improve the video quality on my LEDtv. Hooked up to my XBOX without a problem and looked amazing. I do not regularly unhook and reattach cables very often; once they are connected they will stay that way for some time, so I cannot speak to the quality of the actual connections over regular attach and detachment, but as far as quality it looks as good as it gets! No problems at all.
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.
This little gem seems to work great. Cant beat it for the price. I bought a new flash drive because my plasma TV wouldnt recognize my old flash drive, so I wasnt able to view pictures on the TV. This one is immediately recognized by every piece of electronics Ive used it with. You get the Kingston name at a great price. I definitely recommend this!!
I bought my canon a430 from amazon over a year and am very impressed with the quality, crispness, speed between pics, especially in kids and pet setting (as some users seem to be unaware of) Also Great mic and video. I accidently left it in the rain and soaked it... four days later it was as great as ever...If lost I would replace it with the exact same item. Battery life is also impressive on this camera.
I bought it over three months ago, and I can say I'm happy with my decision, there is nothing wrong I can say to you about this item, It's quite small, and I can storage a lot of my videos and photos to its 1 GB memory space.
This is absolutely no laser photo paper. Better quality on regular paper. I tried once, I tried twice, the same bad result.
Bought this because of the price. You get what you pay for. Worked OK for about one full year - now it will not play or charge the ipod at all. Checked the adapter and appears to be something wrong with the computer chip that the ipod sits on. Next time, I will pay a little more and get something better.
I'm very pleased with the Krusell leather case. The alignment of my Palm TX in the case is perfect, unlike with the hard case I tried out that partially covered the headphone receptacle. I like the way the top of the case folds behind the Palm so you can easily hold it in one hand when the case is open. Also, it's easier to grip the leather case than the hard case which was somewhat slippery.I originally bought the hard case because I didn't want my Palm to get damaged by all the other stuff I carry in my purse. But the Krusell leather case is plenty sturdy enough to do the job.The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the flimsy belt clip mentioned in other reviews. But, all in all, I consider the Krusell leather case a good value for the money.
Linksys is a leader in networking for good reason. I first got this card because of my new cable internet connection. Even if you are a novice computer user with no experience in computer hardware you can install this card youself! The directions are very good with step by step instructions that are easy to read for anyone. Once you have it installed the driver instructions are also easy to read and offer them for Any operating system you can think of. If you are running windows xp (or thinking of upgrading) you don't even need to install the drivers yourself because they are built into windowsxp and it will install itself making instulation that much easier! They also have a nice webpage that further explains troubleshooting if you get into a problem for some reason! Don't go pay some store 50-100 bucks to install a network card you can do it yourself in 20 mintues for nothing and Linksys makes it possible at a very good price!Also, after having the card installed for over a year it has never gave me any problems whatsoever! I wish i could say that about some other hardware that i have purchased!
This product does the job perfectly at a good price. I used to charge my ipod through my computer so I have to let it attach to it until my ipod is fully charged. With this I can charge my ipod anytime without the hassle of having to open up the computer. It does not overcharge your ipod too..
I have owned a pair of these headphones, and they are by far the best set of ear buds I have ever tried. I have small ears, yet they fit very comfortable. Best of all, they sound really, really, really good!!!
I purchased this for my car to plug in my cell phone charger and also have my GPS charger in at the same time. It works great for my car. It has a small green led on top to show that it has power. Great convenience and price. I thought I might get a shoddy piece of equipment, but it's pretty darn decent! The joint has a swivel in it so you can adjust it for the best position in your car, whether it be out of your way or getting all the equipment connected. Great little product.
I was a bit skeptical when I first opened the box. The unit is very small and light weight but the sound that came from it was was really nice. Fills our kitchen up with great music while we are cooking. Good price too!
I think people are just too hard on the reviews.If you ask me, I think this is a GREAT deal. It's small, light weight, has a lcd screen, scrolling capabilities, and the sound is GREAT.People are just stupid when it comes to writing crap. I got mine from wal-mart. I think it's a GREAT deal. Now, i'm sure there is much better ones out there.. but for the price this will do me just fine.I haven't had a problem with it, and the transferring speeds DO NOT take a minute. I loaded 300 songs in less than 10 minutes. how fast do you want it? honestly?The storage capacity is great too, i think they are stretching the 1000 songs u can put on, but even still you can put over 700 on it easily. and you dont need more. If you are looking for that, then u may as well get a ipod as they are made for storage.It tells you ON THE BOX to use windows media player to sync your songs.. that is what i used and i didn't have a single problem minus one or two songs couldn't convert. but i EASILY fixed that by downloading it again.The battery life lasts for about 5-6 hours, depending on what your features you have turned on. for example... if you have the LCD screen on all the time then obviously it is going to drain the battery faster. they say it could last 10 hours, i dont see that, but maybe, if you have the sound turned low, no lcd.. then.... maaaaybe...Features on this are good, has a bass boost, 5 equalizer presets, the LCD screen is a great feature. And it has a mic built in which works great, if you need to record something than this would work great for it. the mic will pick up even the quiet sounds. sometimes a bit too much. There is a couple other features that you can look into by reading.All in all, the product i think is great, i almost wnat to give it a 5 out of 5, but again, im sure there is better ones out there.. but just not at this price.
I was lucky to stumble on Atlantic Technology speakers 12 years ago. I'd never heard of them. After doing some research I found out all they did was home theater speakers/ systems. This was at the very begining of the home theater craze. When it came time to upgrade to the newer technology I knew one thing for sure, I only wanted Atlantic speakers.I was pleasently surprised to find that Amazon sold Atlantic. 12 years later I'm still using my original LR speakers and surround sound speakers (diapole) as the back 4 for my 7.1 system. Also the original sub is piggy-backed to my new sub. Their catch phrase goes "small in price, not in quality".These 920 speakers are part of they're introductory line. The top of the line systems can go as high $50,000 or more (custom systems).They are bullet proof. They sound just as good high as low. The clairity is so clean no distortion at all. So do yourself a favor and get these and any other Atlanic Technology speakers that you might need. Thanks Amazon for having what I needed. Also Amazon was cheaper than Atlantic. One more thing you can only get them through authorized dealers of which Amazon is.
The Sony ICF-S79V Weather Band Shower Radio is everything its advertised to be and more. Worked perfectly after batteries installed, was/is easy to preprogram stations -even an AARP senior can do it, the sound is great with plenty of volume range. Portable so use it in main bath, the shower, and outside. Wonderful reception capability. Highly recommend it!
I got this monitor about a month ago. Great picture. No dead pixels. Nice color and contrast. I have it set up analog as of right now and I love it! Can't wait to switch it to DVI to see how much better it is.
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.
Bought one Philips DVD player two years ago.It stopped working after several months.I bought another DVP 642 last Nov. in Circuit city, it stopped working again. the worst product I have ever used.Waste of time and money....
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.
This product adds flexibility to the excellent device Street Pilot GPS340.Thanks. Yakov
The right product at the right price. Delivered quickly and without damage. I will order again.
This is a very nice wireless laser mouse. It has a good feel and mass and fits my large hand comfortably. While I was interested the speed scroll, I find myself using the ratchet mode mostly. Buttons feel good. Accuracy is great and I haven't had to replace the batteries yet. My last Logitech mouse lasted over six years, this one may top that.
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.
This ceiling mount is truly universal. It was very easy to install -- I was able to do it in about 30 minutes. It has a very unique system of plates to hold virtually any projector. The tube extending from the ceiling downwards is adjustable, I found it very easy to adjust the height of the projector. The "micro" manipulations of the mount to adjust the final image on your screen could be a bit easier to use and a bit more flexible, but it was quite adequate overall.This is an excellent mount at a very good price.
OK....so I bought the 6gb ipod mini 3 months ago from best buy. The nano had just been introduced, but too me, they seemed too small and chinzy...so I passed on the Nano. I have a ton of music but have no plans to put every single album i have in the ipod....so I went with the 6gb. It seemed to work fine, but the sound was kinda muddy...i thought this was just due to the fact it was mp3....and then it did crash on me 2 times in the first 2 months. I was able to troubleshoot the problem each time and get it back up and running within about 10 minutes. Then it crashed a 3rd time and I spent the better part of one night trying to get it to work....no luck. So i took it to the apple store in Downtown San Francisco.....I took it to their help desk which they call the "Genius bar." Anyway, they ran a few tests and the guy said the hard drive was "toast" and gave me a new one at no cost. No problems with this one so far and the sound does seem to be better then the last one.Contrary to what others have said, you can jog with the mini...Do get a protective case as soon as you buy it. It will get scuffed if you don't....get one of the covers that also covers the display screen.....I'm giving it 4 stars because apple was quick to replace my defective one....so we'll see what happens with this one. Dollar for dollar, and despite the problems I had with my first one, I still think Ipod is the way to go....I know tons of people that have never had a problem with their ipods....
The DVD-R130 is a DVD recorder designed to record standard NTSC video. It can take S-Video, composite, antenna/cable, or Firewire feeds. It has multiple levels of quality. Outputs include composite, S-Video, and component, and the recorder can output ED (progressive scan) signals via the component outputs. Use with a regular TV that has only antenna/cable inputs requires the use of a modulator.As this is my first DVD recorder, I don't have much to compare it to directly, but I can make a number of obvious comments:As a DVD player, the player is clunky and poorly spec'd. There are three menu buttons on the remote, and two information buttons, one of which, apparently as a joke, is labeled "ANYKEY". This is the first player I've ever come across that doesn't play PAL discs. Cheap no-name brand DVD players generally do (if either the disc or player is region free), and will even convert it for use on an NTSC set. The Samsung's lack of support for PAL is all the more surprising given the move over the last few years from NTSC TVs to HD TVs (that generally accept most scan rates.)As a recorder, the player is unreliable. I tried three different media types before getting anything to record successfully. The first disc I tried the recorder "recorded" on to but missed the first twenty minutes of the program being recorded, the twenty minutes playing as a black screen with occasionally bursts of audio. The second, an Imation DVD-RW, was unrecognized by the player (A second disc from the same pack was recognized, but reluctantly - the player generally takes two minutes to figure out it has a DVD-RW inserted.) The third, a Fuji-film DVD-R, was recognized in less time and the recording appears to be successful.The user interface is also clunky. As an example, title renaming is done via an arrow-key operated "keyboard": it takes around five minutes to enter something as simple as "FAMILY GUY - BLUE HARVEST". I found frequent occasions that navigating from one menu to another involved hitting the same button twice (by design, not because of the usual remote control problems.) The device suffers also from those problems you'd expect to go with DVD recording - it's just not as simple as "hit record, hit stop, you have your recording" - you have to go through the trouble of "finalizing" discs (even with DVD-RWs where this could be automatic.)On the plus side, the support for Firewire input (though this is documented as being a camcorder specific thing, I have no idea if it works with anything but camcorders) and S-Video is good, as is the support for four levels of quality, allowing up to four hours of video on a single layer DVD-R, is good.In the end, I'd recommend using a separate DVD player to play your DVDs, and to use this strictly as a VCR replacement. And don't buy it for your stereotypical grandma, she'll never use it.
My wife got me the TomTom GO 720 to replace the Verizon Navigator service I had on my cell.Pros:*Good screen size - easy to read*Easily connected to my phone (via bluetooth)*Most voices are clear and at a good volume*Once satellites are located it is very accurate and has excellent reception*Tells you the next two changes in direction (e.g. Turn left then prepare to turn right - so you know which lane to be in)Cons:*Does not say street names (e.g. turn in xfeet/merge onto the motorway/turn left)*Pay for updated maps (that haven't updated anything in my area)*Can take between 5 and 10 minutes to locate satellites*Constantly tells you to make U-turns when it is not possible/legal to do so (I hate this and every GPS I've used has done this)Routing: The routing is inconsistent. Sometimes the route is straight-forward, accurate, easy to follow - these would be routes that rely on major highways for the majority of the drive. Other times the routing is down-right nonsensical - making you drive way out of your way to get somewhere that faster more simple routes exist (this happens in neighborhoods and in smaller sized cities. Also whoever programmed the software does not seem to know which roads in Pennsylvania are toll roads and which are not (the GPS lists a few PA highways as toll roads when they are not).
Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black)Works as expected. Quite. Heat and vibration have not been a problem. These bulk/OEM drives are perfect for enclosures. I used the linked case and it works great. Don't need any cables, screws or jumpers with an enclosure. Cheaper than buying an external hard drive plus gives me the flexibility to use the enclosure with other drives or install this one in another machine. I like it!
I've been testing this product...It seems Good to me...If It ever breaks I'll update... But I doubt it... These products seem very reliable...
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.
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.
Works like a charm, have had no problems. Its very simple and easy to use with my camera. The pictures look great.
I'm happy with my purchase of this little 6 pocket filter pouch. You just have to be careful when opening it because the filters are not secure in those pouches if you hang the pouch upside down when opening it.
I use this with my Nikon D90 and D60.It keeps up with multi-shot sequences without any lag.Very nice card.
Boy I was real surprised how heavy and sturdy this mic was. My kids have been doing karaoke with it all day and the sound is great. No hissing and it actually cut out my dog barking. I'm happy with my purchase!
Great product ! Works very well. Light weight and comfortable to use.
My unit worked well for 3 weeks. Then it worked about half the time for 4 weeks. It just says "Acquiring signal". Sirius says this is a common problem! Now it does not work at all. The store says it has a Sirius warranty and they will do nothing. Sirius (after many tries on the phone) says to return it to the store. Sirius website help promised a resolution within 24 hours, yet 72 hours later, no response at all. I am now cancelling my charges with the credit card company. Save your receipts and packing boxes or buy a different product.
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.
Ordered this cable after conducting research and reviewed previous feedback. I ordered this cable along with my PS3.I was a little skeptical considered the bargain price of this cable until I connected my PS3 to my Viewsonic LCD TV with this HDMI cable - and it worked! My Viewsonic TV detected the new PS3 on the HDMI interface and everything was just "magic"! My Viewsonic automatically configure the optimal display to 1080i, it's so easy.One note to take, once I loaded my Call of Duty 4 game into the PS3, the display mode was changed to 720i - it's because the game itself was not developed to display at 1080i format. I have not put a Blu-ray movie in yet, but I am sure that the movie will be displayed at 1080i.The only thing I wish is that this cable can be longer - something like 10 - 12 feet!In any case, why pay $50 or even $20 if you can just pay $5 (including shipping and handling) to get the same results? Sometimes it gets me to wonder the profit margin that the name brand cable makes. I am happy with my purchase decision here.
Purchased after a lot of searching, and very pleased with this bag. Had it about a month and used both for daily and travel with no complaints. I have a 13" MacBook so there is plenty of room in nicely padded compartment. If you carry lots of papers or publications it might be tight, but for anyone who is primarily paperless with moderate printed materials to carry, this is perfect. Strap is very comfortable, and zippers are very well made.
I have never had a problem with anything from SanDisk. I have 2 2-gig cards and a 1-gig. I highly recommend this brand and their customer service is very helpful!
I got this camera in September 2006, and it died around June 2007 (a useful life of approx. 9 months). Out of the blue one day it said "low battery", and would shut off when I tried to take pictures. It was no help to change the batteries. I sent it in for warranty repair, but the factory found a dent in the lense ring (which to my knowledge has no relation to the batteries) and because I had "damaged" the camera, they were going to charge me $94.29 to repair the whole thing. After I told them lense repair was not wanted or necessary, they told me any damage anywhere voids the entire warranty. I have heard of similar battery issues from at least one other person. You are better off buying a more expense and better quality camera, rather than buying one of these every nine months.
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.
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.
For the price, great sound, comfort and convienience. i use the smallest ear peices. im sure $100 shure e2c's sound better, but come on, for the price this was great. The hooks don't fit snug to the ear, but rather, extra offer support. I like em, they're not too tight fitting.
item is good for the price. cant beat it .. even though the cable is thinner than my other HDMI cable it still gives off a good picture.. its good for a temporary or permanent cable,, its no comparison to a monster cable. but like i said still gives off a good quality picture,, AND one picture shows a cable with red on it, let me tell you that - that isnt the cable. mine is all black
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.
I bought this player to replace a sony icfcd2000 travel radio/cd player that was left out in the rain (not good for cd players!). This Casio player was half the price of the sony and it kicks its (...)! The sound quality is far superior, the display is much more readable, the digital tuner is much higher quality (the one on the sony didn't even work for lower frequency FM stations!), and it has a remote! Yes it looks like a bathroom scale, so don't put it on the floor, but it can be easily thrown into a suitcase for travel. (...)
This little keyboard is a big help in entering info on the Palm PDA that I have. It beats the heck out of a virtual keyboard. The price of this quality unit was very good.
I love this mouse. I upgraded from a regular single optical mouse by logitech. I am a struggling Graphics artist and the dual optics looked good to me, plus i love the side button for those command-click or shift-click (Windoze) for opening a web site in a second window feature. It works perfectly on my mac, and i will probably get one for my PC as well. Its a nice upgrade, tracks well and feels good in hand. You will not be disappointed at all if you buy. It's worth every penny. Enjoy.
The Mini was the first iPod that came in colors. So, it was the first iPod I bought--It was pink. I could not resist.When I first got the iPod, it was flawless performance and exactly what I wanted. The earphones work fabulously, I had all my favorite music, it was small and durable. Some people talk about glitches in it, and yes, mine had some. But my Applecare free warranty was still intact, so I sent it back and was sent a brand-new iPod in 2 days. That works for me!The screen is old-fashioned nowadays, yes, but its low-key and still fabulous. Sadly my Mini got stolen, so now I'll be needing a pink Nano.In conclusion, an amazing machine with plenty of memory and good looks to go with it.
I have had mine for a week. I have the Model GP 9110. No problems what so ever. I haven't tested it out to 30 ft but to about 10. The mouse is awesome! I don't find it slow to use it against any surface. And to use it in the air takes no brains, just hold the trigger. Let off the trigger to park the cursor. The mouse is ergonomical for my hand and probably for almost everyone else's. The keyboard it small and light. It is also pretty quite to type on. Some people might prefer a bigger full size keyboard. The only critism I can make is that it wasn't cheap. Installation was a breeze. Thanks Gyration!
I replaced my broken keyboard with this one and now my laptop is portable again. Quick delivery, great product. All keys now work.
Cheap made in China JUNK! Buy USA. This broke 2 days after I got it. JUNK JUNK JUNK JNUK JUNK!
Solid purchase. The speakers are not as loud as some of the docks, but for the money you can't beat it. Works with my touch and nano.
Just an FYI for some of the previous reviewers: the problem of CCD failure that affected earlier versions of this Sony camcorder line is not an issue in the 2005 models. For complete information on the Sony CCD problem, see;http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.htmlFunctionally, this is a great camcorder for the price. The ergonomics are particularly nice - very comfortable and easy to use. Good low light performance. Just wish it had a colour viewfinder and that Sony had included a small Memory Stick.
I own 7 of these for both CD and DVD's and would not buy another kind. Excellent case that provides very good protection. I have carried these all over the world with me as I travel and never had any damage to any of my media, and I usually have them in my check-in luggage.
While the battery is the same size, and does work in the camera, it does not behave normally on the charger. The charging light does not work when charging this battery, but it does work always with the original battery. So, it is hard to tell if it is charging and when to stop charging it. I wonder if anyone (the supplier or manufacturer) knows this. The product came in a reasonably quick amount of time.
Installed very easilly. No problems at all. Works just great; nice and fast, plenty of storage. 5+ stars!
I bought this along with a Sony DVD camcorder thinking it would fit quite nicely. However, the bag dwarfs the camcorder. Considered sending it back since it's the size of a purse while the camcorder is more like the size of my hand but once you stuff other things in there (cords, DVDs, etc.) it's not TOO insane to have a bag this large.
I purchased this laptop as a replacement for my 5 year old Dell, which died n me suddenly, as I was getting ready to head out of town for a series of meetings. Having already been using Vista Easy Transfer and OneCare backups for several months, getting my settings onto the new laptop was a breeze, and I was up and running in just a couple of hours (with all files right where I left them no less).I have noticed that the Vaio is considerably faster than my old Dell, and with the dual core processor, it very seldom maxes out the resources, even while browsing the web, reading email, building a spreadsheet, and modifying CAD drawings all at the same time (usually in to 35-60% range). It runs very quiet and cool. The screen is bright and clear. I also love the clean lines and lack of all those "helpful" shortcut buttons that seem to be popping up on every surface of laptops these days.Three minor problems... The hard drive is a bit small at 80 GB, but easily rectified with an external USB/Firewire drive. I've gotten used to and prefer a 1680 x 1050 display at 15.4", and this is only 1280 x 800. I can live with that. The speakers are a little on the quiet side, and distort very easily, but... they are built in laptop speakers. All of these add up to one star deduction. Overall, a very solid, good-looking, and well-performing laptop.Edit (4/5/07) - Some people have mentioned a problem with seemingly random back paging in the web browser. This is a feature of the ALPS touchpad called "web Assistant", and can be turned off. The area of sensitivity for the Web Assistant is right where your thumb is likely to brush the touchpad while typing, and therefore pretty much a pain, but is a problem with the ALPS driver, not Vista or Sony. On the Control Panel, go to Mouse Properties, and open it. Then, click on the "Function" tab. Uncheck the box next to "Use Web Assistant", and then Apply and OK. You should not have the backpage problem anymore.
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?"
My requirements for a universal remote were easy setup, intuitive use, and powerful functionality. This remote has all three. The on-line setup worked great for my components (HD DirecTivo, HD TV, DVD, VCR, CD Jukebox, AV Receiver and Aux CD Piano Player). Access the Logitech website, enter your component brands and model numbers, answer a few questions, customize a few buttons (if you want to), download the result, and it works! The control panel is logical and well-organized, with about the right number of decent size buttons. The screen is readable and the backlight comes on when you pick it up. The charging cradle is handy and negates the need for changing batteries. As for functionality, so far I haven't found anything this remote can not do in a straight-forward way. For me it's the perfect remote.
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 bought this DVD player brand new fresh out of the box and it died 3 months later for no reason that I can tell. It stopped reading the discs one day and would never work again. Don't buy this product.
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.
The reception is excellent. Antennae is a plus. I like how it can be free standing or hanging. Volume is loud enough, even over the sound of running water. TV and weather band stations come in very clear. Pre-sets are very convenient.
Looking for an economical speaker with decent sound? This fits the bill. Can't beat them for the price, simple to install & use.
Mouse is comfortable to use, and I haven't had any problems with it so far. I did have some difficulty hooking it up to my computer, but once I figured out the problem it was all smooth sailing from there. It is my first wireless mouse, so I have nothing else to compare it to, but i definitely like it a lot better than my old mouse.
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.
I have many of this product and highly recommend because of it's most superior quality. This is now my only choice.
I bought this and have tested it with a Windows 8, Windows 7, Ubuntu 11.10, and Android 4.0 (G-box Midnight). And it runs perfectly on all of them! Great range!
Although on the front of the IM9 box it indicates that you can request a new Nano adapter from Altec Lansing, that's basically the end of the story. First, I tried to go to the website given on the box as the way to order the adapter. That website does not exist.After registering with the company so that I could email a request for an adapter for the new Nano, both of my emails were ignored and then deleted (even though they did give me a Reference Number for each of my questions). Then I called Customer Service and was told that there is not an adapter and there will not be one.Bottom line: Yes, you can request an adapter for the IM9 for the new Nano, either in writing or via the phone, but the answer is, "no"
Perfect item, seems sturdy and has neoprene on the bottom and where the tablet rests. Will probably purchase more for gifts. Very happy with my purchase. It adjusts to any angle that you need and folds up and fits in my tablet case for on the go.
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.
I didn't know whether I would be able to find a new power supply for my camera because of the age. It was great when I did. This new one is smaller than the original Sony adapter but seems to be working fine.
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.
I'm now on my second Archos 605. The first one got mauled by my dog, but fortunately I bought the accidental damage plan on that one and it was covered. It's true that the Archos is prone to malfunction and you can really only count on them to last a couple years. But, for the time it lasts, you can't find a better pmp on the market. When I was reimbursed for the cost of my last one, instead of purchasing the new version of the Archos, I bought another 605. Now that I know what to avoid with this model, I feel like it will last much longer. Namely, don't leave it turned on for an extended period of time while it is on the DVR station. This RUINS the battery. Make sure, instead, that you use it for the designed purpose. Use it on battery power at least every few days for an hour or so. This prevents the battery from running down, as using it and then recharging it actually increases the life span of the battery. Also, despite being labeled as portable, this unit is better suited as something that sits on your lap while you're in a car, bus, etc. Even though it is well put together, I wouldn't suggest walking around with it in your pocket. It really isn't set up for that. Last, make sure to clear the temporary system files and cache every once in a while. It doesn't sound like much, but it makes the OS run much smoother and prevents freeze ups and issues with format when playing back videos. If you know the dos and donts of the Archos 605 it really does not get much better, especially with a price in the mid $200's for the 160gb model.
I'm very disappointed with this battery. It will not hold a charge. It's good for about 10 pictures or three days. I've just ordered a Canon battery.
I purchased this bag well over a year ago and I can say that it has stood up well.If you are someone that wants a bag that is very comfortable without a ton of padding then this is the bag for you.Negative comments that I have usually gotten on the bag relate to how little padding there is. I can't remember a single person, however, that didn't like the way the bag looked or felt. The reality of the matter is that there is always a compromise to be had. If the bag had more padding and was stiffer to better protect then it would lose all the features that I love about it. I prefer the comfort and flexibility that this bag allows so I deal with the fact that I have to be a tiny bit more careful.The design allows you to get things in and out of it quite easily and without much fumble. The large top flap is elegant yet effective.I use it to carry my 35mm rangefinder and 120 Mamiya TLR. I couldn't have asked for a better bag.
Way to expensive for its limitations. Not easy to install and unreliable.
Don't believe all the hype about spending alot on a LCD, or about the need for an LCD to have a super low dot pitch. This Envision has a great picture with crisp color. It will require manual adjustments, but they are more than worth the few minutes it will take. Great bang for your buck. Getting ready to buy another one for our second computer.
I purchased my system a few months ago and I am very pleased with it. I love how there is a separate unit to house all the cables. I think it is a lot smarter to buy this model as opposed to the one with the HDTV tuner built in. This model is a lot cheaper and Comcast supplied me with a digital cable box with an HDTV tuner built in. I refuse to watch sports unless it is via HDTV. The clarity of this TV is very clean and crisp. I highly recommend it.
Cigar Caddy 3400 was a complete waste of money. Clips that hold it closed are rather flimsy, I broke one off on my second time opening it. It will still close with only one clip left, Just not tight. I would not recomend it to anyone.
Apr 2010 Update: Still works great. Used it for the first time this season last weekend. Didn't have to tune anything or even sharpen anything. Just pulled it out and started walking. YAY! Everything (wheels, blades, handle - is there anything else?) does their job just fine. My ten year old still doesn't have enough height to do an easy cut with this mower. The angle of the handle when he pushes causes the wheels to slide sometimes when the grass gets tall. To him the mower is really tough so the angle of the handle is important. I wonder if I shortened the handle if it would be easier for him? I can on the other hand mow without much effort. The handle is as near to flat as the mower allows when he tries to push it. For me the handle is at a 45 degree angle to the ground.Last weekend being one of the first warm weeeknds greeted us with a cacophony of gas trimmers, lawnmower engines, gas powered pressure washers, gas chippers, a two-stroke chainsaw, a four wheeler, and a go cart. Ahhh the sounds of spring!!!! GRIN! Apparently the real peace comes during the week when retirees are at home alone - while the rest of us are working or schooling... GRIN!Original review from 2008:I recently borrowed a friend's Great States Mower to try on my yard. He bragged on it and told me I should give it a try.What a joy it was to use. Lightweight, no real noise, no vibrations, no debris being flung out from under the mower at -900 mph- towards my children, and no fumes. I could stop and start without stopping and starting an engine. I could walk and listen to music on my Nokia N810 without ear muffs or ear plugs. The kids could get close or ask questions. I declared that day I would buy one.If only the whole neighborhood would use these mowers. Some weekends are a filled with the roar of a half-dozen gasoline powered lawnmowers chomping away at the grass followed by gas leaf blowers and gas weed-wackers. No relaxing outside with a cold glass of sweet tea on those days. Are all of these gas powered tools really progress? If it is, I'll take a few steps backwards thanks...I spent $40 this spring on my 10 year old gas mower to get it back on it's feet. I bought a new blade b/c the old one was bent, new gaskets and seals for the carburetor, an oil change, and a new fuel line. Would have been much more but I am able to to do all my own work. It's been a good machine and has alot of life left in it but I'm tired of it though. Such complexity and roaring noise to do something simple like cut grass. Every year it has cost me $20 or so to get the gas mower ready. I can only imagine what it would cost to use a repair service.I looked at electric mowers - the type with a motor and battery on board. Nice machines but still more than I need week to week. Still a certain amount of noise. Still a complex device. Then I used this Great States Mower. What a perfect tool for the job. This isn't your grandfather's reel mower. I remember using one of those when I was a kid. It weighed about as much as I did at the time and a real bear to push. Maybe it was weight or maybe it was out of adjustment. Maybe it was that I was eight years old. Tough to say.I, like most folks these days, could use a little more exercise. This manual mower helps there. It's not hard to push and it weighs less than my gasoline mower. I feel really good when I get done mowing! I think it is because I was exercising without inhaling all of those exhaust fumes for 45 minutes.These mowers have limitations as you may read in other reviews. Without a blade spinning at 3,000 rpm+ it does not suck the grass and debris upward to be chopped by the blades. That means grass blades that don't stand straight enough to get cut won't get cut. It also means that debris like leaves won't get mulched. Surprisingly having mowed my yard with a reel mower a few times now - it just looks better to me. It's not a perfect cut. I can find a few stray blades that got pushed over instead of being cut and stand back up between mows. I'll get them next time. No sweat. The blades get scissored by the reel mower rather than torn or chopped by the gas mower blade. Looks greener to me.You'll need to mow a little more often. If you let the grass get out of control you'll hate mowing with this mower. Get an electric mower from Great States Mower. With this reel mower and a little extra mowing the finished yard looks great and the effort is minimal. Your body will be better for it too. Save your old gasoline mower for leaf control or mulching. I'm likely going to ditch mine in favor of a leaf rake.The mower needs little TLC to keep it in top form. Its easy with just a little practice.The cutter bar has to be adjusted so that the reel blades slide against it evenly. There are two screws on each side of the cutter bar that adjust this. Basically they tilt the cutter bar against or away from the blades. Too close and the mower is hard to push, and too far away and the mower won't scissor the blades of grass. It takes about 10 mins to get it just right the first time and that adjustment should be good for a long, long time.There is this perfect cutting sound that the mower makes when it is just right. Learn to hear this sound and you'll know all is right with your mower. To sharpen your mower you simply tighten this cutter bar against the blades a little closer than normal and smear valve grinding paste on the reel blades and cutter bar. Push it around the driveway to spin the blades. When the blade edges are uniformly shiny across their length then you are ready to clean the paste off and readjust the cutter bar. You can buy this valve lapping paste from any FLAPS (friendly local auto parts store) and mechanics use this paste when replacing cylinder head valves in a car or truck engine.The reel mower sharpening kits provide a handle so you can spin the blades while the mower is on your workbench and the grinding compound is the same as the FLAPS paste. My 1/2" Milwaukee drill spins the blades very well too...The last time I mowed I did it without earplugs. I did not smell like exhaust. I did not feel run down after 45 mins of carbon monoxide laden exhaust and who knows what else in my lungs. I could listen to my Nokia N810 music player streaming radio to me via Wi-Fi (GO LINUX!) My kids could walk over to me and I could stop or start with no cranky mower engines to start or stop. No flying debris being flung at my children or our animals.I bought a 10 year old American Mower last night locally. I wanted a Great States Mower from Amazon (still the best new retail price I've found) but this deal was too good to pass up at $45. Owner bought it and used it a couple of times before putting it away for a decade. Was one of the 'Made in the USA' versions. Tires for example are basically new so I know it did not get used too many times. The interesting thing is that mine is an American Lawn Mower Company 18-Inch Reel Mower #1815-18 and it is exactly like my buddy's Great States #815-18 18" Deluxe Reel Mower. I am wondering if the companies are the one and the same...
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!
Easy to use, takes great pictures, and with the docking station makes transferring images simple. I love this camera. I use it for my business to document contracting work and it does the job.If you just want to take excellent pictures without a lot of fuss, Buy it! If you want fiddle and be a pro buy something else!
For the price of this player, you cant go wrong. Plays MP3's in any format, and comes with a great set of earbuds that carry the bass better than a homeboys car. The shock protecton is solid, I took it and slammed it on a table and it didnt skip once. It doesnt have the bells and whistles that a RIO Player has, like song display or direct-CD playback, but thats fine. The volume is much better than it is on a RIO, and its about 150 less. As for the person that had trouble with the player, may I suggest an exchange, it sounds like you got a faulty player.
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.
PRODUCT :The product is fantastic. 5 stars for product. It sure beats having one adapter (2 audio cables, 1/4" out) connecting into 1 adapter (1 piece - (2) 1/4" in to 1 3.5mm or 1/8" out) which if anybody else has ever had to do this, then you understand me when i say *BUZZING* and you have to kinda of keep turinig it to get true stereo :(DELIVERY :Delivery was on time as expected. 5 stars for delivery.AND (of course) PRICE :For the price? AWESOME !! 5 stars for the price.OVERALL SATISFACTION :No comparrison, it was all just ... perfect. 5 Stars for all things of this product :)
I loved this product for 4 months (it does have lots of gadgets that I love) and then.....for no reason at all my computer no longer recognizes it! Rhapsody doesn't recognize it....It's turned into a ghost although I can see it!I can play all of the songs that I owned myself but everything through the subscription service has run out and can't be reinstalled. I've done a little research about the disappearing MP3 player and it appears to be a problem that is affecting a lot of the H10's and 1 other model I can't remember right now and iRiver can't figure it out; although I've been told they are trying desperately to find the bug....So buy with caution....
Not too large, not too small, just the right size to hold with my hand.Easy to use and convenient to carry around.Complete freedom and don't have to worry about the cord attached to the mouse.
I lost my original charger and I purchased the CTA as a replacement. The CTA is more practical than the original because it includes a car car charger, wall charger and a plug adapter (the original only includes a wall charger). While on vacation, the car charger is very useful.
came at a timely fashion. no problems so far. it was shipped on-time. an hdmi is not hard to install, so there is no technical issue. the sound and video is sharp on my HD screen.
I spent days looking for a tripod to use with my new Nikon D80 SLR that would be small enough for world travel but reliable enough for solid shooting even with a 300mm zoom, and this baby did it for me! I seldom can see myself encountering a situation that I couldn't wrap it around something, ie. pole, bench, tree, rock, kayak, statue, fire hydrant . . ..I got a little remote for my camera and was able to take pictures of my wife and I in all sorts of situations! Definitely look for a remote if you will want proof of where you've been!Only think missing this from getting 5 stars is the lack of a tripod head!! You will have to buy one because it is very hard to use the gorilla pod without it. I got a simple heavy ball mount for about $25.00 form my local camera store (couldn't seem to find a reasonable one online).Certainly an awesome, very functional tripod!
I purchased this to replace my old laptop backpack that was destroyed in a motorcycle accident. So far, I am happy with my purchase. I like the features it has and it is very comfortable to wear. I got the larger one so it will fit a large laptop if I ever get a larger one. Package arrived promptly, and it great condition.
I don't know hoe Amazon does it,At Any electronic store, this cable would cost, upwards of $80.00, if they had it,Good job,And this is my second cable,,,,
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.
This is a great tripod bag.I have theManfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black)with theManfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N)and this bag fits, but barely. I would recommend theHAKUBA USA INC PSTC200 TRIPOD CARRYING CASEfor this combo, but as I said this bag will fit, if only barely. You have to fold the head to the side and it still is hard to zip. My fault for not measuring properly.That said, this bag is well padded, the pouch on the side has plenty of room for misc items, the card holder on the side makes it easy to mark the bag, and the small inside pocket is great for another piece of identification.Highly Recommend.
I've been using this for several weeks, and I'm delighted with it. I have two iPod Classics, one is thick and much older, one is thin and new. It came with many 'cups' which are adapters to hold the various iPods, which was a GREAT thing. Many iPod players which cost much more than this, do not. Both my iPods play wonderfully well in this. I'm thrilled with the sound of this compact, good-looking player. For the price, it's just fantastic. Simple, easy to use, compact, attractive, and it sounds great. It's a WONDERFUL value for the price, and it has been working fine for me for weeks. Don't hesitate on this one!!!
works fine with my laptop, nice camera controls and resolution, no hesitation to buy it.
this unit is reliable and I use it daily to play workout videos on an external display. thanks Corsiar for the high quality.
Compatability is a Big Issue here. This product is essentially useless on my Canon Powershot A20. I think others may have similar problems.
When I finally broke down and bought a digital camera this winter, I did lots of research first. I was looking for good quality pictures with a relatively low price and I found that in this camera. 4 megapixels is pretty good; the print quality is comparable but could be a little better. For the amatuer digital photographer, it's very easy to use. I'll be upgrading in the next year or two to another Canon, and the only thing I would change is the megapixels. Last note--get rechargable batteries becuase it goes through regular AA batteries for lunch!
Item shipped to me without a Remote. I have contacted Amazon Warehouse and am awaiting their response, but as of now: I'm not very happy
I'm on my third - the first was never returned after I lent it to somebody at a conference, the second apparently 'fell off' my key chain (with the key-ring still attached, so it did not break) and I just bought the third. All three were missing their cap within a couple of day of usage, but so far that never impacted function. If this one gets lost I'll buy another one. I had other really cheap USB flash drives that on rare occasions reset the computer, so I'm not inclined to take risks.
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 purchased this product to be used in our home media room. I needed something that would provide greater distance with a built in mouse as my computer was several feet away in another room. The computer I attached the device to is older and currently being replaced. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the range was exceptional and the device easily installed; I was even able to control the computer from most rooms in my home. The design is ergonomic and well designed. I'm looking forwarded to using the device once we finish installing the HDMI cable to our flat screen and the new video computer arrives.
This is a great product -- when it works. The first one I bought didn't work so I had to return it; the 2nd worked -- for about a month and a half. Now I have to get it fixed or replaced under my extended warranty. So far, I have a 100% failure rate within 2 months for the two boom boxes.While it is working, this sounds good and is easy to operate.Just make sure that you buy a good extended warranty.
i would recomend this product to anyone. if sold in stores your expecting to pay around $50.00 or more for a similar product. I use these to connect my laptop to my 32 LED screen.
Uniden Bearcat Digital Card for BC-785D and BC-250DGet this upgrade for your BC-250D while you can. Plugs into your scanner and is secured by latches on either side.
My Garmin 340C was stolen from my car and I took a chance on the Cobra. It works (sometimes) but software and graphics are far inferior to what I had gotten used to.On the plus side, some nice features like choice of a category and listing of all in that category in your area. The graphics, if you don't use the 3D version, are fairly good. And it's pretty sensitive in homing in on the satellites, even when you're indoors.But, the shortcomings leave me disappointed. For openers, when I set it for "home" in my driveway, it puts me on a street 1000' away that doesn't come into my area. So, if I set it with "home" as a destination, I wind up in someone else's driveway.The Garmin allows you to plug in a destination and when you let it calculate a route, it gives you mileage and an ETA before you start. Not so with the Cobra. Once you start, it will show an ETA but if there's a way to show the mileage to get there, I haven't found it. The Garmin "speaks" all roads you're directed to use. The Cobra "speaks" only Interstates but has a visual display of the names of all. Another annoyance is that the "zoom" feature keeps resetting itself to a larger area of display. May be a software glitch but not fixable by any of their downloads to date. Garmin offers all sorts of language options: Australian woman speaking with Finnish display; German man speaking with Spanish display, etc. But these are really gimmicks and not necessary.The Cobra is available for somewhat less than the Garmin. And it shows.
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.
Pros: reasonable price; three ports for wired connections; reasonably simple administration procedures and usable interface; integrated print server (parallel connector)Cons: no support for bi-directional communications with my HP LaserJet 1200se (e.g., it no longer tells me I'm out of paper, etc.).After scouring the Web for insight and equipment reviews (the PracticallyNetworked site was especially helpful) of the myriad of router options, I decided on this one from D-Link. My housemate and I needed to share our newly installed cable Internet service in our three-story house, so wireless seemed like the easiest option. I put the router in my office on the second floor, and he has no trouble accessing the Net by laptop from his office on the first floor, and I can usually get 500+ Kbps (on a PII-333 laptop running a NetGear PC card) in the living room on the third floor. 2Wire's bandwidth meter clocks about a 1.5 Mbps connection for my P4-1.2 wired directly to the router.I haven't had to call D-Link for tech support, so I can't speak to their abilities/response time. I did use their Web site to download a firmware upgrade. All told, I had our wireless net up and running in less than an hour (which also included a call into RCN to get them to tweak our cable modem on their end).One thing to bear in mind: pick access clients that are solid performers, whether they're PC card or USB devices. Routers like this are only the access point portion of the wireless equation -- speed and range can be easily hobbled by anemic clients that can't hold up their end of the bargain.
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.
We purchased our Samsung 40" LCD about 7 weeks ago. Delivery took 10 days and couldn't have gone any smoother. Eagle delivery was excellent! We were hesitant about buying such a large purchase online, but because of the price difference compared to the stores, we decided to go ahead and try it. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased. We have our TV hooked up to our new Dish Network high definition box and the picture in high def is incredible compared to a normal CRT TV. The picture is so crisp and clear that it is almost like you are there. Especially on the Discovery HD and National Geographic channels or any channel where the source was filmed in high def. Even the standard def picture is very,very good, better than expected. The TV's built in speaker sound seemed fine for us, as we have a small living room, but we use a Onkyo TX-SR604 receiver and Polk speakers almost all the time, so it doesn't really matter. The exterior of the TV is beautiful and much better than that lousy silver color that most manufacturers use. There could be a few more inputs on the back for flexibility, but the minimum of what you need is there. We have our Dish Network box sending component video and optical audio signal to our home theater receiver, and then video back to the TV and the audio out to our Polk speakers. I tried both component and HDMI cables and honestly, I did not see a difference. If you are reading these reviews trying to find the right TV just like I was two month's ago, look no further. You will not be disappointed.
Sony sucks. The box advertised that "virtually all digital camera's" but what they mean is virtually all Sony digital camera's. Their customer service sucks; and you cannot write them a hand written letter to tell them how bad they suck.I will never buy a Sony product ever because they suck so bad.Granted the PSP is good and hte UMDs are good because you can at least watch movies in a foreign language, cannot say the same for iPod.I would give it no stars if they let me.But do not buy this product, you will be disappointed.
These speakers i thought weren't going to be that good when i got them in the mail, I bought them for my Xbox 360 but come to my amasment that these speakers are the best man. These surround sound speakers are by far the best speakers ive ever bought and theyll prob be my last because im not buying anymore unless these break for some unfortunate reason but i highly recommend these to any costumer i have had mine for about 3 months now. No problems or anything, great speakers!!!!
It's like not having anything on at all. But isn't that the point. It is there to take the abuse if an accidental bump to the lens happens. I think it is a wonderful investment to protect a $1700 lens.
sandisk products I have used mainly for photography have all proved to be reliable and good value for money. This is no exemption
Not exactly what I expected. Doesn't actually tell the rpm of the fans, and doesn't have many adjustment features.
When I find a good deal I stick with that brand or company. This will be the third Daewoo set I have bought here at Amazon, and all three are better than a lot of comparable sets selling for more in the bog box stores.
I bought this recorder for $98 at Walmart. I was a little worried about buying an "off brand" DVD recorder, but I also own an ilo MP3 player and have been satisfied with it, and for the price, it was worth the risk.First off, this recorder is very easy to use if you are not very tech-savvy. Just hook it up, turn it on, and hit record. The menus are excellent. They are easy to navigate through, have many different settings and features to select from, and help is there if you need it. The manual is also easy to read and understand.So far I have recorded football games and cartoons so the kids can watch them "on demand." I have had no problem playing or recording DVD's at all. I'm using HP brand DVD+R's.The remote is really the only thing I don't like about this recorder. It is 2" wide, 5.25" tall, and .5" thick and has 44 buttons that are all the same size. So there are alot of different things you can do with the remote, but you have to look at it every time or risk hitting the wrong button. I also find that the buttons need to be pressed fairly firm to get the command to work. Finally, the range of the remote isn't that good, you have to aim it right at the recorder.Overall I am happy with this purchase and I recommend to anyone looking for an easy to use DVD recorder.
I have had this unit now for over a year and it works great. It reads all my discs and I have enjoyed using the remote which has all functions on it. I paid more than the $99.99 sale price you have, and will buy these as Christmas gifts for my children.This is the best price I found anywhere for a name-brand DVD/VCR Deck!!
Just plugged it in and it works. No problems. (I'm using Windows 2000 Professional)
I bought this for my kit lens (Canon EF-S 18-55mm) and my prime lens (Canon EF 50mm). Kit lens fits great with plenty of room. I might make a small pouch for my extra batteries and put them in here too. It swallows my prime lens. Note: Of course, you can't fit both lenses in the bag together. Good quality construction. The soft neoprene fabric feels good and protects the lens from scratches.
I HATE being blasted by commercials! I think they do that so that you still hear the commercials when you go to the kitchen for a snack. Can there be any other reason to annoy your viewing audience? This device was a simple plug in and completely fixed the problem. I couldn't be happier!
These were fairly comfortable to wear but I was very disappointed with them. The sound quality was poor and within a month, only one side was still working. Don't waste your money on these.
Good selection, accurate descriptions and reasonable prices. Well packaged and timely shipped. I will continue to buy from this vendor and reccomend them.
I did a lot of research before finally buying this product and straight out of the box it worked and looked great, it has a number of inserts and one was for my ipod nano 8gb.the sound quality is well above average for such a small set, i have had it for over a month moved it around the home and it charges the ipod as well, look no further if you want good quality at a very reasonable price.
I bought this at ebay last month as a refunished unit and have not had any prolems at all. Of course you can't record DVs or Video tapes tey are copy protected but you can still recorded your home movies and movies/TV shows/Sports to DVD.I have yet to have any of the problems that other people here seem to of had, Maybe I was just luckly. But from my experience I wouldhave no problem telling someone to buy this machine.
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 bought and I arrived on time, the product is like in the picture, it works fine but the case cover is off in no time. The seller was great, I had no problems whatsoever. It's good, just not as accurate as using a digital one but knowing you achieve your goal.
processor arrived pretty fast and it was just as they said it would be thanks will surely use again
I really wanted these to work, but they didn't consistently do so. I used one from my cable box into a Sony soundsystem, and then another one into my LG LED TV. Everything would play fine for a while and then, boom, "No Signal". I played around with different configurations. Sometimes they would work, other times, "No Signal". Since I have switched to the flat Vizio High Speed HDMI cables a few weeks ago, I haven't had ANY PROBLEMS with signal at all.I am using these cables between my DVD player and TV and my PS3 and the TV and they seem to work fine for those. But something about 1080/240 that these cables coudn't consistently handle.
I have had this camera for just a few days and I am delighted with my choice. I was looking for a camera that could zoom far and have a great picture. This is my 2nd digital camera and it is an improvement. I did a lot of searching on this camera and read the pros and cons, but for what I need it is great. My only complaint is that it did not come with a rechargeable battery and charger. I did however purchase the dock, camera bag and cleaner and I think this will work fine. I don't think I will get much use out of the bag because it is too small, and I don't like to hook things on to a belt. Also the battery that comes with the dock does not fit the camera, don't understand that either.. It is a little heavier than I thought it would be, but not too bad. I don't mind that it is a little bigger because it is easier for me to read the dial on the top of the camera and the buttons are a good size. If you order this camera I would suggest ordering a rechargeable battery, if you use the dock. Other wise I have read that wal-mart or radio shack has a battery and charger for a resonable price (I haven't looked yet).
There are some very good Amazon reviewers here doing a fine job detailing the pro's and cons of this item, so I'm not going to waste your time detailing the unit. I own this and two other previous generations of magellan higher end color GPSs, so I think I'm pretty qualified to offer an opinion to my fellow GPS users. I have no axe to grind, don't work for a GPS company and just want to save my fellow explorers headache & stress.GPS units rely heavily upon firmware, techincal support, map software and map software updates. No mater how feature rich, ergonomic or well priced a GPS unit appears (all of which has drawn me to Magellen GPSs), without the back-end software tools & support, the product is a failure. Magellan (Thales) has failed miserably providing quality in any of these areas over three generations and 4 years of products. I have spent nearly 100 hours troubleshooting their firmware update failures, searching for correct firmware, talking to them about promised map updates that never came, waiting months for warranty returned products that fail withing minutes of return, customizing PC data interfaces to insure reliability, talking to useless call centers in India ...the list goes on and on. If I wasn't a skilled and experenced network engineer/pc geek, I would have shot myself years ago due to the troubles I've run into with Magellan GPS products. I would go out of my way to insure a friend would never buy a Magellan product, and would even go so far as insuring that my boss avoided one (and I don't like him all that much!). Look to the other GPS company for nearly trouble free products and support, becuase you will find neither with Magellan! Nuff said?
I have nothing but good things to say about my TV purchase. Approximately a month ago I purchased the Samsung LNS4051D 40" inch TV at very low price. ie, compared to the local electronic stores. The TV shows an awesome picture as was advertised. The TV was delivered free to my apartment earlier than expected. The delivery people brought the TV into my apartment and unboxed it. The instructions to set up the TV were not the best but okay. Within 15 minutes I was watching beatiful HD programs on my Samsung TV. (Note I already had HD service from my cable company). By the way, the Amazon salespeople were helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. At first I was reluctant about purchasing the TV over the internet. However they made they made me feel at ease.There is so much more good things that I could say about my purchase but I have to go. I leave by saying, there is no doubt in my mine that I made a Great Buy. I am thorouly satisfied with my purchase.
This is a wonderful product. Wish the print on the buttons were larger, but the functionality works as advertised.
The computer arrived in good shape in about 4 days. It was well packed, and the box and computer both contained a number of special items,e.g.,a handsome Dell carrying case,a double PC card slot with a modem card installed, an old fashioned mouse giving me a choice between the traditional notebook "mouse" and the mouse I am used to. Once I had set up the computer, I found a very helpful Dell Help book on the computer itself. .... I've been buying computers for 20 years, and I've never found such a good computer at such a low price. It exceeds my expectations. ....
We bought our Sony Bravia less than 3 months ago, and sometimes it won't turn on and the red Lamp light goes on. Apparently we need to get a new lamp (which costs $250)!Sony sucks.
This machine is easy to use. It scans, prints copies and PCfaxes. I must say that I don't do a great deal of photo prints as I have never been too impressed with at home machines. I have printed a couple and as long as the resolution which it was scanned at is high, then the printing comes out well. I do print out color prints like cards and projects and it works fine. I am truly impressed with the usability of the program. The scan quality is very high. I have been able to scan my photograph collection and digitize it which is the main reason why I bought this machine.I like having an at home copy machine also. You can choose wether to print like a black and white copy or a photo copy which I find very useful.I would give this machine 5 stars but it didn't come with the usb cable which costs ~$7-15. Also The top cover seems a little flimsy and wobbly. Dell was selling a printer very similar with the same specs but much more expensive. I am glad I bought this printer. I would buy a lexmark again.
I liked this product and was able to play my vinyl records through my computer with it. I recorded some albums and changed them into MP3's. It was a long process to do my entire library, one that I never completed. The turntable performed as advertised and I still use it occasionally. It was sensitive to rumble, so you have to set it away from any speakers.
Dear photographers friends, I am a Canon guy and this is my first third party lens. I confess that I was afraid of leaving Canon's dome and take the risk however, I CAN SAY WITH 100% OF SURE THAT I AM PRETTY MUCH HAPPY WITH MY TAMRON 17-50MM F/2.8 DI II LD. IT IS AWESOME!!! SHARP, SHARP, SHARP! TACK SHARP!!! And that is not all about this beauty! The F/2.8 aperture throughout all the focal length is wonderful! In my opinion this lens rivals Canon's L series. I have just come from NY where I took a bunch of shot during four days for iStockPhoto and all of them are fantastic! Contrast, sharpness etc is nothing less than perfection. The only thing that is a bit strange is the noise it makes when focusing. Well, it does not bother me at all because I did not buy this lens for wildlife shots. If you intend to photograph wildlife, this lens is not for you because of its makes a loud noise when focusing in automatic focus mode and will certainly scare all the wildlife around you. Otherwise, if you intend to take architecture and portraiture photos then BUY, BUY, BUY this lens without any fear...
Title says it all. Great headphones. Sound is a little on the low side but I don't have an amp or receiver...I plugged it straight into the TV. Sound quality is very good though. It's comfortable, came with a screw on adapter and bag. Excellent refurbished item from an authorized dealer. The best price I found anywhere! My friend bought these and recommended them to me. No problems with either of our sets.
I ordered this iPod docking speaker after reading such fabulous reviews. I have to admit that when I received it and pulled it out of the box, I quickly lowered my expectations, based on the size of the unit. I had envisioned something larger. I plugged it in and docked my iPhone 4 (without removing my protective case--added bonus). The quality of sound from this little machine amazed me! There is tremendous base and sound quality, perfect for my office. It also charged my iPhone at the same time. I used it to play songs from my playlists as well as Pandora with no interference and the quality of sound was great! For the money, you can't beat it.
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).
I bought this cable because the price was right and it was just a perfect fit for where I needed it.I've always preferred using HDMI cable over RCA cables. Less wires to deal with.
Just received my drive and hook-up was flawless. Instantly able to copy files from main drive to Iomega drive. Just like my old Iomega Zip drive, this drive seems to be rock solid. My only complaint is very minor, but I think there should be an on\off switch. I have not used the software yet, but the Iomega software that came with Zip drive is very user-friendly. They are one of the few companies who stick to, and perfect, the basics with a clean and simple layout, rather than try and give you some futuristic &quot;cool&quot; looking software to impress who?
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 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...
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 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.
the projector screen is very nice, except it doesn't come with any mounting materials. I have to buy my own mounting brackets.
I got them quickly and put the right into service. They work great. I have noticed no degradation of the signal, no noise etc... I like them. A lot. I would recommend them to anyone who needed a cable like this.I have a similar cable I got a number of years that has thicker wires but I don't notice a difference in the signal quality so I am not concerned about that.
This cable came fast and is very good quality. I didn't expect this good of quality because the price was the best around.
Well, it does just what it's supposed to do. I have one these connected to an adapter which connects to my car stereo, giving me an Aux input where there was none before. Personally I use it to play music on my phone through the car speakers; but you can use this to connect any device with a headphone jack (cell phone, mp3 player, walkman, whatever) to any device with an RCA input (audio receiver, mini-system, most newer aftermarket car stereos). Seems sturdy enough that I'm confident it will last a long time so long as it's not abused, which is good because I've got it routed under my console and behind my dash...
Photo and shipping weight imply 4 items. In fact price is for just one - ten times the price of other sellers!
The main purpose for me purchasing these was to replace my Sony Active Noise canceling headphones. The Sony's are great, but take up a lot of space. After all reading all the reviews it was a toss up between these and the E3C-Ns. I bought these (first).They take a little work to get a good fit. I already knew off hand that I wanted to use the foam ear pieces from all the reviews.First off, these are larger than you think (not heavy, just large). You can definately feel them on and in your ears.I have a "reference bass song" that I use to test the bass on new headphones ("Crystal" off New Order's "Get Ready" CD) and they immediately failed the test. Again, from the reviews, I knew that I needed to check the fit. After a few more adjustments, I got the bass back (but it wasn't quite right). After using them for about 4 hours or so, they did seem to "break in" and I was able to get the bass where I wanted it.I used these at night for sleeping and heard things in the music that I hadn't heard before. As a test, I played a Def Leppard song off their Pyromania, an album I have listened to since it was released. I couldn't believe the detail, at one point I think I even heard someone talking (or some form of unexpected vocals)...I was hooked. After viewing the Shure website, I realized that I really should have gone with the E3C's due to their size (they actually state in their FAQ that the E3C's are better for those of us with smaller ear canals). Based on that FAQ, and the Fact that I really liked these, I returned these and got the E3C-N's.Even though I returned them, they are definately 5 stars!!!
My experience with the DWL-2000AP has been very disappointing, not necessarily because it's a bad product, but because of the way it's being marketed and supported.I have two separate networks in my house - one on each end. Network A consists of the D-Link DI-624 Wireless Router which is wired to a DSL modem and a computer. The other network, Network B, consists of two computers and a network print server wired together via a 10/100 switch.I bought the DWL-2000AP based on the fact that one of its operating modes is that of a wireless client. (Wireless client mode allows a wired computer [or more via a switch] to communicate with another access point wirelessly ... at least that is my understanding.) The wireless client mode should allow me to connect Network B to Network A so that computers on Network B have access to the Internet. Furthermore, D-Link's product description web page clearly indicates that the DWL-2000AP works with the DI-624 wireless router.After enabling the wireless client mode and configuring it to communicate with my DI-624 router, the two devices connected and I had full Internet access for all of my computers. This worked flawlessly...until activity between the DI-624 and the DWL-2000AP ceased for more than five minutes. Thinking that I had configured something incorrectly, I checked my settings, and restarted the DWL-2000AP via its built-in web pages. Viola... it worked! Again, I browsed the Internet, and paused to read. And again, with no activity between the DWL-2000AP and the DI-624, the connection dropped.I investigated this issue for the better part of a Sunday afternoon, testing various configurations, but to no avail. I then emailed D-Link technical support and got a response within two hours indicating that I should call the support hotline due to the complexity of my issue.I called. After 25 min on hold (the call is toll-free), a support specialist answered, logged my issue, and walked me through a series of checks, but was unable to correct the problem.Lastly, the support specialist indicated that the wireless client mode was only supported from one DWL-2000AP to another. This, however, did not make any sense to me since the DWL-2000AP supports point-to-point, and point-to-multi-point bridging with another DWL-2000AP. Why add a proprietary wireless client mode if you already have a proprietary wireless bridging mode? Realizing that the issue was beyond his remedy, I thanked him for his help and hung up.Obviously, based on how the device behaved for me, the DWL-2000AP was quite capable of communicating with the DI-624 router without issue. I temporarily resolved my disconnecting issue with a home-brewed Windows app that sent out a ping to the router every 4 minutes. This kept the connection alive so that communication was maintained. Since I was able to resolve the disconnecting problem, I believed that D-Link had a firmware bug and that the issue would probably be corrected in a future firmware update. (I guess I'm too optimistic.)A few days later, I was checking D-Link's support site for updates, and noticed that a firmware update for the DWL-2000AP had been posted. When I updated the firmware, the WAP and the router ceased communicating with each other altogether. Again I phoned D-Link tech support.I explained to the support specialist what my issue was, how I was able to temporarily resolve it, and asked when would D-Link have a correction. The support specialist vehemently indicated that the DWL-2000AP would only function with another DWL-2000AP in wireless client mode, and that there were no plans for supporting any other device with the DWL-2000AP in that mode.At that point I realized that my complaint was moot, and that, although D-Link was sitting on a gold mine if they supported what I asked, they did not care.After I hung up the phone, I promptly RMA'd the wireless D-Link products I bought and returned them.I researched my issue further and found that Netgear easily supported my networking needs.It's sad to know that a networking company has the hardware capable of supporting your needs, but is not interested in doing so. I'll think twice before buying D-Link wireless products again no matter how nice the price might be.
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:)
I bought this as a present for my parents. When my mom had little trouble setting up and operating the remote (she is an average computer user), I knew this was a quality product designed to work with anyone. Great job!
Perfect ... love the hard case cover. The size and product is perfect for travelling too. This the 4th one I have bought.
I have bought an hdmi cable from Wallmart for $24.95. This cable works as well for under $4. The picture is just as good as the expensive cable. I will buy more from the Amazon site if I ever need it.
After I got it set up with my Palm T|X, it worked fine the first 2 times I needed to use it. Now it doesn't. I'll continue fiddling with it and hope for the best.
I purchased the HDMI cable to hook up my new Roku to my TV. The length is perfect, reaches the TV and has enough left to hide behind the dresser so it isn't a mess. The company shipping the cable was fast and they have great customer service.
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
my parents were goin to by me the digital blue. but they said I had to research on it. I found out it only records 4 minutes before you have to download the footage to the computer. who is really going run back fourth. CHEAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
The mouse works justs fine, but I have long fingers, so it's not very comfortable for me.
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.
As soon as I got the filter I put it on my new lens, after making sure that both were as clean as possible then I took a few shots & I was pleased with what I had chosen... Both the lens and the filter...
GREAT pair of binoculars. Small enough to fit into a coat pocket. Powerful enough to see what you want to see. I use them almost exclusively for watching sporting events, and that's where the Perma Focus is so useful.And the price is right! In fact, I bought a pair for each of my grandkids so they'd stop borrowing mine during a game.
I've had mine for about 2 weeks now. At first glance its a great product. The ipod has simple controls and a very intuitive interface. Works great in the car or at the gym. However, as you get past all the design eye-candy, you'll soon realize that Apple was in too much of a rush and sent a whole bunch of first batch lemons. I've already been through TWO ipod mini's because of a technical glitch. For some reason, they seem to freeze up whileusing the controls. Here's the funny part...you can't do anything to refresh it since the battery is internal and you cant take it out. Even holding down the play button for 6 seconds doesn't power off the ipod. I've upgraded the firmware and it still freezes up. The only thing to do is wait till the battery dies completely, and then you can restart(reboot)it. Sorry Apple, but that's a stupid design flaw. When it freezes, which is very often, sometimes you have to wait up to 8hrs for the battery to drain before restarting it. I am returning this paper weight and getting my money back. I'll wait a couple more months so Apple can get their act together and deliver a more polished product. You shouldn't rush a great product Apple, because in the end, you'll just have unhappy consumers.
I love my new scanner. It works great but it seems to me to work slower than my previous scanner. But that could be because I have a mountain of pictures to scan.
Unable to use this card in either of my Ipac or Dell handheld sytems.
I am quite happy with this filter, and it came well-packaged and sooner than I had expected
Git it for $1 so ordered 6 of them. Cannot go wrong at this price. Stock them if you have multiple devices that also connect using HDMI cable
I have an inspiron 6400 and the memory work's just fine. The performance of my laptop increased dramaticaly. It is a very good product.
The product works fine but don't buy it from the seller CMPLE.You will end up paying more because from my experience, they didn't pay enough for the shipping and there was postage due.You will end up paying much more because of it.DO NOT BUY FROM CMPLE! You will regret it!
My internet research and experience with these indicates that they are at least as good, and probably better, than anything else for the price. The sound quality from these headphones is fantastic. You can pick out the individual voices of the backup singers. Things like the drummer's brushes sound vastly improved, and many other little details. I have created mp3s using LAME at the "insane" quality setting, 320 kilobits/sec, with optimizations, and I can distinguish subtle sounds in the original stream that are muted or altered in the MP3. Poor quality recordings, or overly compressed MP3s sound terrible compared to what these headphones are capable of. I find it most impressive compared to lesser headphones in pieces that have vocals and acoustical instruments.The headphone has an ultra-low impedance, 24 ohms, which means it can be easily powered by portable players, and achieve more than enough volume. Since a 1/4" screw-on adapter is included, so this headphone can be used equally well on your portable or your home stereo. Both the base mini plug and 1/4" adaptor are gold-plated. If use this headphone on a portable player with a large disc, you may be tempted to keep your most listened-to recordings uncompressed (or in the FLAC lossless format, for the few devices that support that).According to my research, the headphones have an extremely even response over the whole spectrum. That means that what you are hearing is pretty close to the original intent when the music was mixed. Some users have complained that the bass response is low -- but I think that's compared to headphones / earbuds / in-ear monitors whose bass response is too high. If you don't like the bass response, simply change the equalizer settings on your unit.The headphone has a closed design, blocking out outside sounds. This is the best way to go in my opinion, because with outside noise you need to raise the volume higher to achieve the same clarity, and you risk damaging your hearing. These headphones can be played at low volumes and still sound great. The only other option for "closed-ear" is some of the ear-sealing in-ear-monitors, but the good ones are very, very expensive. The in-ear-monitors also have the disadvantage that the sounds of brushing the cable, and even sometimes your own breathing and heartbeat, is trasmitted to your ear.The headphone can also be used as a monitor headphone, i.e. to hear what you are recording while you are recording it--that in fact is it's primary intent. There is basically no sound leakage so it works very well--also meaning your won't annoy those around you when you listen to music. I own a Sony Hi-MD (MZ-RH910), which I record voice audio with, and so this monitor ability is very welcome.I find the headphone very comfortable. Like any closed headphone, it does make your ears warm, but I have not found this to be noticably uncomfortable. I believe this headphone is suppossed to be more over-the ear rather than on the ear (i.e. like Sennheiser HD 25-SP), but be warned that the opening for each ear is small -- my ears barely fit in them, and I do not have large ears. From a comfort point of view, I recommended that you try this set on before purchasing them. I tried mine on before buying and purchased them from a retail outlet. Another plus for this set is that only one cable comes out of the left side of the unit, the connection to the right channel is through the arch over your head. Furthermore, the cable drops out about 1 inch from your neck, so it usually doesn't touch you. I find this greatly preferable to having cables hanging out of both sides of your head that always seem to be brushing you somewhere. All earbuds, in-ear-monitors, and even many hyper-expensive headsets (i.e. Sennheiser HD 650), have cables coming out of both ears.The Sony 7506 headphone is super-rugged, exceptional quality from start to finish.The only possible negative I see is the cable -- it's a non-removable, long, thick, heavy-duty coiled cable. For use on your home stereo, it's great. But for use outside the home on a digital music player, it is inconvenient, as the bundled coiled cable probably takes as much space as your player. However, it's not unusable, from the left earpiece there is just enough straight cable to reach down to your waist -- where you can stuff the coiled cable in your pocket or in a case along with your player. But if you plan on using this mostly on a digital player outside your home, this alone could a be deal buster. It is also fairly bulky to carry around. You can probably forget about using this headphone on your bicycle, or while jogging, or anything where you are moving around outside.Overall, this is a very well made set of headphones that will deliver beautiful and pristine sound at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.
Bought this after doing much research and finding out about the $[...] rebate in the discussion area. Easy set-up, and accomplishes what is advertised. I have four components for it control (TV, DVR, Receiver, and DVD) and three were in the online database. My receiver was older, but with a very simple "learning" mode which the software walked me through, it "learned" that remote functions also.The only "problem" I had was with my DVR, until I realized I had set it to receive RF signals only. Once I reset it to IF, I was golden. All in all, initial set-up took about 30 minutes from the minute I put the CD in my laptop drive until I had a working remote.My wife was thrilled when I showed her last night "just hold the button that says "Watch TV" and lo and behold, the TV came on, the receiver came on, and the DVR came on.I still have some "tweaking" to do, but this is a great product, especially for $80 dollars. I highly recommend it to all.
Not what I am used to. From the first copy out was too light. At first I thought it was that I did not shake it up as some companies recommend. TCA had no instructions. I shook it up and it made no difference. So far I have made about 250 copies and my copies are too light on the normal setting. Setting the copy machine to a darker or even the darkest setting makes no change.I have not complained because I have used it but I am not happy with it and will not buy from this vendor again.They were a few dollars less than where I usually buy from and it was not worth it.
This remote has a very nice layout and a good code database. It could learn from several different remotes, but the memory was limited and I did run out of space.However, the fit and finish are not very good. The battery door comes off way too easily. When it does, the batteries typically come flying out too. That is very annoying when watching a movie!So, I'm returning it and will continue my search.
We purchased this printer for a home office with both Macs and PCs. This printer has terrific Macintosh OSX support and is easily monitored/controlled using it's website interface (automatically appears in Safari's bookmarks toolbar if you turn on the Safari Rendezvous preference). This printer is very fast to warm up and prints the first page in about 10 seconds. I like that it is absolutely silent when in standby mode and wakes/sleeps on its own. My only problem is that I haven't yet determined if there's a better way to switching duplex printing on/off other than via the web control panel.
After reading all the customer feedback regarding this item, I went ahead and purchased the cables only to discover they are not compatible with my Sharp 32"LCD HDTV. The DVI error states your system does not support HDCP.Beware!
The sound was fine. The problem was after less than 1 week if I paid $93.00 for them I do not expect the ear foam piece on the left side to come off from just removing them from my head. Amazon is very cool about returning an item because they are on the way today. Some people may think it is a easy fix but I looked at thinking if this happens in less than one week I am returning them I will use my $25 Sennheiser headphones until I decide my next decision but sorry it will not be a replacement of the same. Thanks Gin for your help.
Works great. Makes a great connection (snaps) on the different connections I used it on. Sound quality is great. Stereo, digital and DTS all come through the cable loud and clear.It seems like a very high quality cable. Great price.I liked the first one so good, I bought a total of 3. One 6 foot one, and 2 12 feet ones.
The carrying case keeps the unit clean, and has a handy belt clip.
I purchased the 530HCx about two weeks ago to use while deer hunting in East Tennessee. Everyone in our group has GPS and two-way radio to find our way around and communicate when we are in unfamilar territory. I have been searching for a device that will take care of both needs, without having to handle two seperate pieces of equipment, and the 530HCx has worked flawlessly so far.The satellite positioning seems to be right on and positioning after start-up was quick. I used the unit to mark several deer trails, rub lines, and possible stand placements and I was able to return to those areas very easily. I used the averaging feature to fine tune the locations and was able to get within 5-7 feet of everything I marked.Everyone in the group said that radio transmission was crystal clear, they could hear my transmissions better than anyone elses. Don't get me wrong the Garmin in definetly a GPS first and radio second but I was very pleased with its two-way capabilities. It performed as well, if not better, than the midlands and motorolas in the group.I also invested in TOPO US 2008 to install on the unit. I wasn't that impressed with the TOPO map but area detail is alot better than the basemap. We make several trips to Fort Campbell every year and all roads, creeks, and even fire
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.
I have owned two of these dvd players. Both of them worked for a while and then both of them just stopped working. It doesn't seem to read the disk. I would only recommend if you don't mind buying a new one every year. Both of them lasted between 9-12 months and the remote died, and shortly after that, the whole thing died. It also is missing an actual menu button on the dvd player itself. I could never go to the menu when my remotes stopped working. It was good while it worked though. I just wish it didn't obviously have some sort of a bug since both did the exact same thing.
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.
These headphones are a great choice for the buyer on a budget. The sound quality is great, they're super comfortable with the felt lining, and as far as I can tell they're very durable.t. It is EXTREMELY long and to tie it up sennheiser includes a bulky oval-shaped thingy that you wrap the cord around. On top of that, at the area where the cord enters the headphones the casing seems to be splitting. Nothing that destroys the cvalue of the thing, but still detracts from the cosmetic.Overall, worthy buy. Can't go wron with such a good pair at such a low price.
This is the most usefull product i have bought ..So easy to set up Bloody brilliant ..
Works great, low price, worth a buy!
I bought this player for my niece to listen to English(ESL programs). I just got it for a week. Before I send it to my niece, I recorded some pieces from my classic CD collection. I need to say I never felt confidence with MP3 format for music I love because classic needs more range and high tones. After some pieces of Chopin, I must say this small player can handle this especially when you are on the way. I mean you don't demand something similar as a home Hifi system.My wife has a Rio 600 which can't compete with this Samsung in term of sound quality.The price of this little toy is very reasonable now.
this is so beautiful, as i type, i am using this monitor and it is so crisp and bright and full.....if you are looking for this size monitor and are still pondering, buy it.....it is GREAT
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.
Works well, and looks great on my 2000 Nissan Maxima. The storage slot is spaced to hold 2 hard case CDs, or other items.
I did extensive research before buying my S50. Canon has wonderful picture quality and the S50 is GREAT. Other reviewers are correct, the sliding door is a little less than perfect. Don't let that keep you from purchasing it.Picture quality is superb. Auto mode works great and the manual settings are numerous. I have been more than pleased with the quality.You do need to purchase a larger CF card, but that is common with digital cameras.What are you waiting for?? this is a lot of camera for the $400 price range. BUY IT!!
Excellent product. Holds digital camera, batteries, money, passport, etc. Well constructed. Good buy for the price.
Real bargain on HDMI cable. Bought 2 and one did not work but was promptly replaced by seller. Cables make my HD channels and Blu-Ray look great!
I didnt have a good power supply and it exploded when i got itthen video card blew up
I stiull can't beleive people pay $50 for these cables in retail! This is the 2nd one I've bought for ~$5 and its great quality. As good or better than anything I've seen in store. I should buy and resell on eBay!
I had a little battery powered speaker for my iPods and it worked pretty well. It relied on a headphone jack so it would work with most of the different audio players around. I hated to have to replace my batteries all the time so when I saw that the iM5 was so cheap I knew it would be perfect for me. I does both A/C and battery power. It even has an auxiliary port for my iPod Shuffle. It is small and potable, and even works with my iPod touch.
I had been looking for the right GPS for quite a while, balancing whether I wanted the bells and whistles along with a hefty price tag or go for a bare bones unit.Then the Go 720 crossed my screen. Bluetooth, MP3 player, large screen, the features are impressive with a price tag that the stores would have a hard time to match. Also, sad as it sounds, wanted the Homer Simpson voice as I thought it would break the boredom on an upcoming trip I had planned. Unfortunately, that's where my praise ends.The first GPS I received refused to sync with my computer and in fact, got corrupted almost straight out the box.Second unit had no initial problems and synced with the PC fine, downloaded the latest map, signed up on Map Share, added some points of interest and even managed to download the Homer Simpson voice I was after with no problems (cost $13 though).Thought I would do some trial runs and it seemed to be pretty much on par with what I believed were the quickest routes. Then came the fateful day I put my trust in the TomTom. The route to say the least was bizarre. Even though I had specified no unpaved roads, it took them until eventually the sign read, road closed. Now, going up dark, one car width lanes, Homer's voice kept telling me to turn around, but to where, back home? I was lost and my downloaded celebrity voice was now the most annoying thing on the planet. Eventually, I got to my destination by ignoring it and using a good old fashioned map. TomTom told me to go straight on at an intersection, when I knew I had to go right. Having taken the right, it readjusted to the correct route and shaved 10 minutes off the eta.As the celebrity voices become very irritating after a while (it would keep using the same punchline over and over again and would not tell you any street names), I resorted back to the computer voice. Then I noticed that it kept stuttering resulting in the voice not working at all. Then I would loose the Bluetooth feature though both issues would restore after continual warm starting.Little less than a week after owning it, it died completely. A blessed relief in my honest opinion.
Wow. I needed an HDMI cable, and the only ones I saw at Best Buy and Wal-Mart were around $15. I found this little guy for $2 on Amazon. No Joke. $2 and no shipping. It's been working just fine transmitting from my laptop to my television for a month now, so I can't ask for more and I couldn't ask for it to be less.
I purchased this lens about a month ago! From the moment I took it out of the box I knew this was going to be a great lens! the construction of the lens is solid! it uses a 82mm filter wich lets a lot of light in! this is good for indoor pics, and also keeps your pics bright and sharp! I also own the Sigma 70-300 APOand I use the 28-105mm about 75% of the time! I use to use Canon lenses exclusevly! but after reading reviews and experincing Sigma quality for myself! I now use Sigma lenses &quot;Exclusively&quot;These lenses could go head to head with the big boys &quot;canon &amp; nikon&quot; and beat them every time on price, and tie if not beat them in photo quality! I highly recomend Sigma.
I bought this product for my 9 and 11 year old children two years ago for Christmas, and I must say, it has been their favorite toy ever since. The software that comes with it is easy to use and enables the youngsters to really explore the basics of film. You would be amazed at the level of content that they are able to produce for only $100. The quality of film is so-so, but it's a real bargain compared to high-end digital camcorders that go for thousands. Besides, you wouldn't let your 11 year old kid use the family camcorder anyway. This is a great, economical product that your children will have fun with all year 'round.
i needed it to run network cables for our system and working with stranded wire is better to work with and easyer to work with .package came in time and in good shape .thank you and will buy again.
Couldn't believe this is sold for this price when other retailers sell the HDMI cable for 200x the price. It might not be constructed as good but it does the job!
The ram worked perfectly in my XPS M1530, just plugged it in and started it. Great value for 2gb of ram.
generic battery with great life and durable. the item does not take long to charge, about 2 hours and it holds it's charge just a little less than the original battery.
This mouse requires no installation unless you want to program the 3 buttons, and if you want to install it, it only takes 5 minutes. The mouse is very ergonomical, and works on almost any surface because on the laser light instead of the tracking ball. Scrolling is easy to do, and the mouse has never broken in the year that I've owned it.
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.
Got this printer for a gift, without doing research on my own. What a thrill! Have had no trouble with ink as one reviewer said. Yes, it's expensive; it's not a toy. This is also not what I'd recommend if most of your printing is text. There are cheaper ways to send your 2000-page first novel to fifty relatives. This is THE ONE Professional photogs use for archival prints. It's NOT an ink jet printer, this ink is made of pigments, not dyes, and will not fade when used with the premier line of Epson photo papers. It prints cds perfectly, and I'm using old cheap ones with the stick on labels to clean out my supply rather than buy the printable ones. The programs for those never got right on the margins like this Epson R800 does. I did have just one photo that came out too red. It was a red toned pic of roses and the whole thing printed ruddy. But, that's adjustable with the Adobe photoshop CS software, and every other photo I've done has magnificent color and brilliant resolution. It's a keeper. I'm just a beginner as a photographer, but this makes me look good.
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.
First the set-up: It's easy plug and play. If you have a USB connector you're set to go. This comes with &quot;Toast&quot; software which in my opinion is the best for burning CD's and is widely used. Second: This burns CD's FAST! I've been buying blank cd's in the 100 packs because I'm burning music so much. And Third: this CD burner is very stylish. Personally, since computers are such a prominent part of the household or home office, it's nice to have hardware that is design conscious. A+ this is the burner I recommend to all my friends.
The tester seems to work well. I like the digital output and the regular verses rechargeable selection is needed. Simple to use.
ahh pretty nice mouse, battery triple A, lasts like a month not a bad deal. plus u can easily remove the ball clean it so the pointer can run smooth. good range too for the wireless not bad for $7
I was really excited to receive this antenna. I researched my are, tower locations, installation etc. However, after I installed this antenna (on my roof, facing the direction of the signal (using my compass) and ensuring there were no obstacles, my signal was weak, less than 40% on my best channel and only 2 channels detected.I added a signal amplifier, but that made no difference.I grabbed the "throw-away" antenna that came with my PC's HDTV card, and WOW! It has a signal rate of 30-70% and 15 channels, including channels from the town over 30 miles away!Sorry, but this was taken down and is in storage.
We use this every day. Love to see my laptop computer screen mirrored on a 42-inch 1080p TV. Beautiful. This cable is sturdy and reliable. We've had it a while and have never had a problem with it.
I had these headphones for about 3 months before I lost them oddly enough, when they were in the storage bag, which I still love anyway. Today I came back to buy another one. While I had them, the Sportaphones, they had sound I'd classify in the class of the Grado SR-60, which I absolutely love. But for overall value and utility (the sport setting and the mini-mute button on the cord are great), these are the best portable headphones you can buy.
After reading all of the front focusing issues some people were having - I still took the plunge and gave this lens a shot. It really seemed like a good value and I hoped for a good copy. Well, I received the lens and of course immediately tested it to see if it had any focus issues. Without a formal focus test - there was an obvious front focus especially at 40-50mm when the subject was more than 4-5 feet away. And it had helluva time locking focus in less than bright conditions (using a 40d).Tamron needs to get their act together and fix this lens. I didn't even bother with another copy and got a refund. I ended up with a used Canon 17-55 2.8 which I am very happy with.Bottom line... If you are OK with possibly having to exchange it or wait for a month for Tamron to repair - then go ahead and buy it. A good copy of this lens is great for the price and many people are happy with it. If not, and you can afford it - the Canon 17-55 2.8 is an awesome lens. Or, if you haven't yet, pickup a 430EX flash so you can utilize some of your slower lenses indoors.
My husband and I both got this bag for hauling our books and 17 " dell laptops to school. It is a really big bag, I thought it would look gaudy but it doesn't. It's got ample room for my laptop and books for like 4-5 classes. I like the drink sleeve on the side, with a slide thingy to keep it locked in place, no matter what the size. One great feature is that the shoulder straps, on the top part, are space far enough apart for guys to have it on their backs. A guy friend of mine has a different laptop backpack cannot wear his because his shoulders are too broad, he's got to wear it over the shoulder. Also, the straps are adjustable. While the pack is on, you can tighten the straps and when you need to take it off, one hand is all you need to loosen it up if you need too. There are compartments for your cell phone, pens, etc. You will not be disappointed. Amazon is also the cheapest I have found this for.
This lens was amazing while it lasted. That AF/MF stopped working a month after I got it though. It's really unfortunate.
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.
Having used portable GPSs for years I was inclined to get a built in one but they were so expensive. Not anymore. I picked this AVIC-D3 up at Best Buy for $699 with INCLUDED bluetooth adaptor (typically cost $100 and up). The unit looks great in my '07 CR-V. Looks factory installed. The sound is great once you figure out how to use the equalizer. At first the bass was so vibrating that it sounded awful but once I figured out how to use it its great.I bought the ipod adaptor ($30) and that is the best adaptor you can buy. I use my ipod with thousands of songs so I'll never need to put in a CD anymore. It lets me use the playlists, Artists, song, etc just like on the ipod. The drawback of this system is that it doesn't have a search feature so if you want to find say, "Madonna" there is a LOT of scrolling to find it. THey should have had letters to find something, like press "M" for all beginning with M. But if you organize your ipod by Genre, the search is much easier. You have to do that on itunes but well worth the time.The Radio is wonderful, sounds good and picks up signals my other factory stereo did not.The bluetooth works good. Although it syncs everytime I get into my car, it will not allow it to get my phonebook off of it so I have to dial from my phone but then put it down as I talk into the mic and the sound comes out of the speakers. Works very well and worth having since starting this summer in California, you must have a hands free unit otherwise risk getting a ticket.Ok, now for Navigation. The screen is wonderful. The maps look good and the unit is very accuate "most of the time". The one thing this does not have is Text-To-Speech like my other portables have. But I have gotten used to it now as the screen is easy to see and follow and the voice announcements without the TTS works very good. I don't think this unit uses SIRF III gps receiver as it seems a bit slower picking it up once I get out of the garage but still works.The DVD player works great. You must take out the NAV DVD in order to watch a DVD but the unit does have a memory to go by for areas you recently went to without the disc. I put in "I AM LEGEND" and the sound is incredible. Sounds like you are in a theater with surround.A HONDA CRV with Nav costs close to $29,000. My basic CRV was only 20,500. With this unit and installation it was about $1100 including tax. Well worth it compared to STOCK GPS NAV systems. Now I feel like I'm driving a more expensive luxury vehicle and am very happy with my purchase.
I have had this adapter for a couple years now, and it has never worked correctly since the beginning. After replacing just about everything else I could think of (a total waste of hundreds of dollars) I finally learned that this adapter was overheating and CONSTANTLY disconnecting from my network to cool down. I recently was able to tie this problem to uploads, as the upload traffic was too much for it to handle. Don't waste your money, people. This was not a cheap adapter by any means, and since I am running a recording studio, my PCI slots were limited. This was a way to get an adapter using USB which I had plenty of. I thought this would be a problem solver for me, but it turned out to be a headache and a financial nightmare. BUY SOMETHING ELSE OR YOU'LL BE SORRY!!!
On one the cassete deck stopped working and the other the cd isn't working.
Another good way to interface one printer with more than one computer. This did the job, and very easy to install & use.
This is an excellent phone and we have been very pleased. The only thing disappointing was that I ordered this one after we had purchssed a base phone and two handsets. Not only had the price increased, but I was not allowed free shipping.
Now I can listen to my programs quietly and clearly without disturbing the whole house.
The cord is fine if nothing will touch it. If you want the cheapest cord you can get that will work, get this one. If anyone will ever touch it past the first time you plug it in, look elsewhere. My dog has tripped over 3 of this cord and broken it each time. (Cord is plugged in to laptop on couch, dog jumps up, broken connector) the connectors for this cord are very poorly made. That's probably why they're so cheap. (We have another cord and it has survived much more abuse)
I've had this product for more than a year now.It's a really great flash drive. It's fast and I consistently get read/write speeds very close to what is advertised. It's awesome for storing movies to watch on the go.It's not the smallest flash drive out there, it's quite big for a 4GB flash drive.But it is the best looking flash drive I've seen.The glossy black top (which doesn't attract fingerprints as badly as I thought it would)and the bottom metal piece goes together very well.The slider mechanism has excellent build quality. It still works just as well as it did when I first used it, even after countless times of sliding. I throw it around all the time, and it works beautifully after more than a year.The small leather pouch is very convenient and durable. It protects the flash drive well.The U3 software is pretty good. I have a few apps on it (Evernote, SIW, Opera).It is not compatible with Mac OS and if you have the U3 set to password protect, you cannot use it at all.You have to turn off that feature to access the drive on a mac.I have no complaints about this product.-update-Recently, I was doing some yard work and forgot that this drive was in my pocket.A lot of dirt got in it and the flash drive would barely open. I was afraid I had ruined it, but when I plugged it in, it worked flawlessly.. Can't emphasize how durable this drive is.
i think this item was perhaps the best buy that i have purchased from amazon.com to date. the price was unbelieveable. the item functions as the higher priced item does.
the drive are amazing, i had a trouble but it was with the taxes in venezuela from the importation..but the merchanci are great.
I had such great expectations for this machine. It had everything I needed. Sadly, after some very light usage, the colors on the printer and copier went straight into Hell!! The printer is now pure garabage and service from tech support runs out fast and you are stuck with a useless machine. The self-diagonistics are worthless.Stay away from this machine. Anyway, it has been discontinued and replaced with the HP 7310 and 7410. They share the same problems and I will alert buyers to this problem as well.
Although this is my first digital camera, I did a fair amount of research and shopping to decide on this camera. I am a "techie" and "gadget guy" by nature, but this camera is very easy to use right out of the box. A primary reason I bought this camera was for its ease of use for my wife and children.My decision came down to two cameras: this and the Canon Powershot A520. They have very similar specifications. However, for the same price, the Sony came with rechargeable batteries and charger and has a WHOPPING 2.5 inch LCD screen!I am very pleased with my purchase and how the camera performs so far.
I am real happy I bought this. It works great just like promised. I have been carrying this around on my key ring for a long time now and it is working great. The cap is nice and tight, so I don't have to worry about it getting lost. I'm real rough with my keys sometimes, but the Kingston doesn't give me any troubles. Very reliable, nice looking, sturdy, great price, ... etc.
Bought these speakers based on the reviews and I was pleasantly surprised. Sound quality and volume are excellent, along with excellent pricing from Amazon.
Its a cake walk installing this router. After following the instructions, the system is up and running in 15-20 minutes. I also connected my 2nd desktop using the wireless router within no time.Thanks to Netgear for such a wonderful product.
I bought and tested the InMotion, JBL On Tour and I-station systems with my Ipod.Overall the In-Motion system had the best sound - fullest range and brightest presence of the systems. JBL On Tour was a close second.
It does playback PAL DVD on NTSC TVs. I tried quite a lot region 1 or all region PAL DVDs and no problems although I don't understand why using PAL on region 1 (US and Canada) DVDs. Playback (non progressive) is smooth and trouble free so far.It has almost all the features you can find from an expensive DVD player except Digital Optical Audio output and decoded Dolby Digital output. It does have Digital Coaxial Audio output to send digital audio signal to a receiver.The unit is featherweight and very portable. A little bigger (wider) than an external CD-ROM driver. The fixed power cord (cannot detach at the player side) can be a problem if you will move the player often. The disc tray feels filmsy but probably no worse than trays on your PC DVD drive.The player consumes very little power in use but surprisingly has 6.5W power consumption (from spec) when standby.Cannot say too much about the reliability but it's cheap enough so I probably won't get mad if it breaks when it's out of warranty. Will try some MP3 and JPEG playback later. I bought Cyberhome CH-DVD500 about a year ago but the MP3 feature was faulty, JPEG playback quality was terrible and I retunred it.The remote control is plain stupid! It uses button battery which is very expensive to replace and naturally I have concerns on battery life. All the tiny buttons are in the same size and you really have to look at it every time you use it. I may get spoiled by my Toshiba DVD player remote controller that has an excellent button layout and shape. I just grab it and know where is the button I want to push. Is a better remote controller really so hard to make? What is the manufacturer thinking? We all have pointy fingertips with pinpoint accuracy?Well, at least the remote controller works well in reasonable range.A capable DVD player desperately needs a better remote controller.
How many times have I wished I had a stand to put my iPad on to watch netflix or to give me a better viewing angle than my Khomo Dual-Case's cover folded up does? I just didn't want to have another thing to carry around. When I saw this, I ordered instantly. It folds up small enough to fit in the front pocket of my backpack and adjusts for so many different angles. The size of the indents on the bottom that secure the device are snug for an ipad with a case on it, will fit most android tablets (probably not the Toshiba Thrive or the Blackberry Playbook, they're a bit too thick.)
Great product. I've had it for a little over half a year now and it still works..never had any problems and was very easy to use.++ Light up screen++ Great software++ Easy to put songs on++ Affordable++ More space than the Nano and Mini although they are in the same price range++ Great Sound Quality-- Touch pad is sensative-- Headphones that were supplied were uncomfortable (just my opinion)Great product, cheap, very trendy looking.You'll be happy you purchased this!
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'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.
I wish I could give it no stars! What a mess. Looking to avoid drilling holes in my floors and running cable, I thought NetGear's Home Phoneline 10X (PA101) was the answer. I was wrong. I followed the sparse directions to the letter, but I couldn't establish communication. So I call tech support. In the recorded greeting, Netgear admitted that they're getting a high number of help calls. I'm not surprised. After wait times of a half hour or more (in their defense, NetGear has wonderful hold music) I finally get a tech that tells me that my house phone system is wired incorrectly so I would have to run a phone line from one PA101 to the other (using the home phone system so I wouldn't have to run cable is the whole reason why I bought their product in the first place! ) I was also told that I would have to reinstall the software, and I would need to hardcode the IP address in. None of this worked. Long story short, after a week of frustration, I have two weird looking but expensive paperweights, no LAN, and a great deal of buyer's remorse.
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.
This massive card cooler does not fit all "recent" video cards; the product description that says "Supports up to GeForce 7800 GTX" should be taken with a grain-of-salt. Granted the card I have is a 'cheapo'EVGA e-GeForce 7600GS 256 MB PCIe Video Card with Fan, just make sure you read or visit the manufacturer's website to verify the fit on your video card. Despite this, I still am a fan (no pun intended) of Zalman performance cooler products.
The case is exactly what I expected and needed. Nothing more and nothing less. It fits the camera nice and cozy and the pockets on the front and inside provide for storage of extra batteries and/or memory cards.
I have bought two of these Vive players, a black 512 MB version and a white 1-Gigabyte version. The 128 MB Vibe is the same except for the reduced capacity.The unit is about the size and shape of a tube of lipstick. It is very light and hangs from your neck on a lanyard as some people wear a cross. The Creative Vu2 Micro NX 200, which competes with this player, does not have a needed metal stub to attach a lanyard or chain.These things are too tiny and too expensive not to attach to your person in some manner. If you lose pens on a regular basis, you should pay attention to this detail in the Vibe's construction.I plan to replace the supplied lanyard with a gold chain someday. I usually drop it inside my shirt for covert use. The Vibe comes with a higher end set of black ear buds.It lasts around 12 hours on an AAA battery. I buy super alkaline AAA at the local drugstore for about thirty-five cents each when on sale. You cannot accidentally turn the VIBE on and wear down the battery because most controls are under a sliding faceplate. The only two external controls are up and down volume.The hidden buttons areAB switchFast ReverseMode - MenuFast ForwardRecordPlayThe Vibe pulls apart to reveal a USB connection. It draws its power while connected to the PC from the USB port. You can plug this into a cable or directly into a USP port if there is room. There is no need for any special software except for Win98 drivers to access the Vibe with Explorer. All the functions of Explorer, format, rename, delete, copy, paste, etc. work while using the Vibe attached to your PC. You can also use the Vibe as a USB flash drive.There are three functions in this player of interest.MP3 PlayOne is the obvious MP3 or WMA playback. The blue back lit LCD shows three lines of text or a line of icons depending on the mode. The Vive LCD displays more information than the Creative Vu2 Micro NX 200, which is a similar player. There is a user defined equalizer and several presets like WOW, SRS, FLAT, BASS, and some other choices. This player can drive a nice set of external amplified speakers with a subwoofer with some amazing music. I also have feed the Vibe audio output via a Belkin's FM transmitter or a cassette adaptor to mobile radios with good results.You can fast forwarded or reverse within any file that is playing. When you power off and back on and hit play it resumes exactly where you left off. You can tag folders or files if you want to limit playback to a list of choices. There are also choices that randomize playback, play once, or loop the list.Voice RecorderThe Vibe has a built in microphone that is very sensitive. It produces acceptable recordings as long as you get `into' the microphone or if there is little other background noise. I once recorded TV audio from across the room and it was quite good. I had bad results when I first tried a Vibe held a waist level inside an automobile with the AC running at full blast a minute after I bought the first one. I almost immediately returned it as unacceptable. I am glad I did not! You could turn this on to record, drop the unit out of sight, and covertly record until the battery died eight to twelve hours later. The recording is stored as wav file internally. These files can be uploaded to your PC to be played there or stored as notes. You can also rename the file on the Vibe using Explorer.FM RadioThe FM radio in the Vibe is comparable to some better FM units found in cars. It features search, auto program store of the sixteen strongest signals in presets as well as manual tuning. You can record any FM signal and play it back using the Voice recorder mode.I use it with an XM Roady 2 to time shift the XM satellite broadcast. The Roady down converts the satellite channel to the FM band and the Vibe can pick this up as far as twenty feet away in the house. While driving I sometimes have it pick up XM content while I am listening to the car radio or books on tape in the cassette. I then carry this with me and listen to XM inside buildings. The Vibe makes a good companion to XM. What is funny to some geeks is that Delphi is now selling a similar time shift solution for XM for $350 and that one only stores five hours. The Delphi unit does include a built in XM receiver.If you got any ideas from this post, be sure and vote about this review on Amazon.Vic
This camera is great for the beginner who is just starting to go Hi-tech.The pros are that the camera is lightweight and compact to carry anywhere. The upload speed from the camera to pc is not that long and the software that you can edit from is pretty useful as well.The cons are simply the camera is not advanced enough to shoot anything that moves. My friend and I sat as still as humanly possible and all we got back was a blurred image of where we think our heads should have been. Also the color is not as good as I had hoped and the lag time between taking pictures seems to be forever. Some instructions in the booklet are a bit vague and took some creative juices to get the camera properly set up.All in all if you are just shooting stuff for an auction site and color clarity isn't important grab this camera. Also this could be good for kids to mess around with if bought used.
These CDs are great for storing music libraries and even computer files. Useful for backing up your computer and since they are rewritable, don't need to constantly buy more.
This is an awesome product and a clever way to get rechargeable AA batteries to fit D cell devices. Another bonus is how very light weight rechargeable batteries are as compared to real D cells.
Printed documents are not evenly colored. I did clearn up the cartridge again and again using the "clean up" command for my printer, but it didn't solve the problem at all.
For those of you complaining about the tight fit when using your keychain, here's what to do: take out the black neck strap that came with your Micro Cruzer. There is a small metal ring at the attachment end. Take that ring off and attach it between your Micro Cruzer loop and your main keychain. Now your drive can hang freely on your keychain.For those of your complaining about the loose cap, I put a generous dab of rubber cement inside the cap. Leave it til its fully dry. The cap should fit very snug when reattached. Crude, but works. If it becomes loose again, repeat.
Got the item sooner than I thought, and it works great! All cheaper than trying to find one in stores during the holidays.
Amazing sound from these headphones (although these are replacing my crappy Apple headphones, so not of a comparison). When I first got these headphone, I went over and plugged them into my digital piano (I was too lazy to get my computer/ipod out), and when I played a note I got mad because the headphones weren't working. I then realized that they were working fin, but the sound was so good I though it wasn't from the headphones! They fit very comfortably, and adjust easily. One thing I don't like is the very plastic-y feel; I get the sense if I drop these, or sit on them by accident, or accidentally set my book bag on these they will crack. But I've just taken really good care of them and everything's been fine. I was originally going to get the HARx900 (and would have, had they no been out of stock), but I'm thrilled with these. Hope you get a pair!
* Radio signal not so clear,* Fast Forward stop working after one week* Take some time to figure out button functions* Couldn't copy MP3 out from this device* Has to use their software to copy songsGood:* Long battery lift time.* Direct FM recording
at first it seems really good. The remote is hella nice and it has everything i want from ipod to radio to alarm and remote. It also has a really good price. It also charges the ipod. However, I hate how the blue backlight is always on, really annoying. And.... there's always static when the ipod is docked, more so when the ipod is fully charged for some reason. it is really annoying. but i found out, i can turn off the static if i keep my ipod backlight always on. overall, i wouldn't buy it unless you are really looking for something cheap and ur willing to handle the defects.
Everything was as presented. Excellent product as described and shipping was great.. Would recommend this merchant to anyone that has need of their products.
A520 camera fits perfectly. Room for extra SD card and spare batteries.
easy to install, works like a charm, one third the price of the junk i previously bought that did not work
I use this little USB stick almost every day. I just keep it in my pocket so it's always there when I need it. The skins aren't really necessary but if you have more than one it's a good way to distinguish between them.
I OWN A FULL SIZE PANASONIC CAMCORDER AND WANTED TO UPGRADE TO A DIGITAL AND COMPACT CAMCORDER. AFTER A LOT OF RESEARCH I DECIDED ON THE SONY TRV-720. THIS CAMCORDER SO FAR IS GREAT. THE DIGITAL VIDEO PICTURE AND AUDIO PLAYBACK IS EXCELLENT COMPARING IT TO MY OLDER FULL SIZE CAMCORDER. WHAT MADE ME BUY IT WAS THE 25X OPTICAL LENSE (THE 18X DIGITAL IS VERY GOOD BUT PICTURE QUALITY GETS GRAINIER THE MORE YOU ZOOM IN.) YOU CAN TURN THE DIGITAL ZOOM OFF IF YOU WANT. OTHER FEATURES THAT SHOULD BE HELPFUL ARE THE COLOR EYEPIECE VIEWFINDER, MANUAL IRIS CONTROL, 6 PRESET EXPOSURE SETTINGS FROM CANDLELIGHT TO FAST ACTION AND NIGHTSHOT. THE CAMCORDER HAS JACKS TO CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER USING FIREWIRE OR YOUR SERIAL PORT. COMES WITH SOFTWARE FOR STILL VIDEO TRANSFER TO YOUR COMPUTER. THE STILL VIDEO CAPTURE ON A MEMORY STICK IS VERY GOOD. DONT EXPECT PHOTOGRAPHY QUALITY PICTURES. THIS FEATURE IS NICE TO HAVE AND PRODUCES GOOD TO VERY GOOD PICTURES ON A DECENT PRINTER. THE ONLY NEGATIVE THING ABOUT THE CAMCORDER IS THE BATTERY. IT'S RATED FOR 90 MINUTES BUT YOUR LUCKY TO GET 60 USING THE 4&quot; LCD VIEWFINDER. I PURCHASED SONY'S 12 HOUR BATTERY #960 AND IT'S GREAT. YOU'LL GET ABOUT 7 HOURS OF RECORDING USING THE 4&quot; DISPLAY. I SAVED ALOT OF MONEY BUYING IT THROUGH THE INTERNET. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DIGITAL CAMCORDER TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO UPGRADE THEIR EXISTING CAMCORDER OR FOR THE 1st TIME BUYER.
Works great for my new 3d HD projector. I would recommend it to the super expensive ones. Best buy told me it would not work with 3d but it does and it is great.
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.
As far as I know, a unique concept. The sling bag allows you to get the camera out of the bag without taking the bag of your shoulders. Works exactly as described, with a few details that prevent it from getting 5 stars (see below).Excellent Lowepro quality, with the usual eye for detail: a pocket to stow away the lower belt strap, and a protective cloth for the LCD display on the back of a camera, for instance.There is room for improvement, though: when sliding the bag in front of your belly, only the side can be opened - the back of the bag is turned away. It's not a big deal, you can still get the camera, but the lenses are out of reach. I imagine that if you envision using multiple lenses during a shoot, you will stow the lenses that are to be used temporarily in the 'camera section' of the bag.The second problem is that there is *a lot* of room for the camera. Too much, if you have a smaller camera, and digital SLR's (this bag is made with DSLR in mind) tend to be smaller than film SLR's. There's nothing to keep the camera from moving around, except the lens sticking in the lens 'tunnel'. I'm sure the lens mount is strong, but I don't like that idea. I plan on putting a beanie bag in the corner of the bag, to give the camera some support, and it can double as a quick 'n dirty mini-tripod.These are just small issues; I can definetely recommend this bag.
!Important!: Due to the current state of the technology, results using HDMI and DVI splitters can be mixed. Especially passive splitters which rely on the individual devices ability to negotiate a 3 way handshake. The problem is not all devices are programmed to deal with this properly and will sometimes default to a HDCP error state. To put it simply, some devices will consider the splitting of a signal to be a copyright violation, which could result in only one display being shown at a time or the blocking of content altogether. This type of situation is considered to be a device compatibility issue and can not be fixed short of a firmware update by the individual device manufacturers. Before purchasing this splitter, please be advised that we have no control over nor are we responsible for compatibility issues (including HDCP issues).
I installed this memory in my Inspiron 8200. It was recognized immediately by the system & worked perfectly for over a year. What more can you say about a RAM upgrade?I'm back to buy a second one to upgrade my machine to a full Gig.Buy this one with confidence.
After 2+ hours with a technician on the phone, we have concluded that it will not work on my PC for an unknown reason. Probably an incompatibility issue. My Pc is a Dell and operating system is Windows ME. The scanner hardware seems to work fine and the software seems to be working, but together they are not working. It is being returned ASAP. I like HP products, but this one is not working. Beware.
Agree with some of the other teachers that have reviewed this product. I bought this item after going through several electric sharpeners. I teach high school math, so a sharpener is in high demand. The motor is fantastic--it's outlasted every other sharpener that I've owned. The blades...well, the blades were effective for about 6 months. Now only one side of the pencil gets sharpened, leaving the other edge of the pencil with a thin skin of wood over the graphite. I have found that the more expensive pencils (like Ticonderogas) tend to work better, but most pencils just don't sharpen any more. I now use the X-Acto School Pro as an over-priced paper weight. The 6 dollar hand crank with vaccuum works better than this.
These have an incredibly nice sound and don't bounce when I run. For the price these are the best deal.
First few times are great. NOW one side has more sticking out than the other. I know first world problems. BUT with a touch of OCD i go crazy!
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 ordered 2 cables and they both died within 3 days of light use.I paid $25 for a cable at Walmart and haven't had any problem with that one.YMMV.
As others have reported, the physical ports are too small. Cables are VERY hard to disconnect. To disconnect my iPad cable, I had to wrap the plug in cloth and use pliers!This places expensive cables at risk. (The iPad cable alone cost more than the hub).Unacceptable.
Sony DNF430 MP3/ATRAC CD Walkman Portable Compact Disc Player with AM/FM/TV/Weather Digital TunerI bought this to play audio CDs and listen occasionally to the radio based on star ratings. After a lot of fooling around I was able to get the volume control to work about half the time. The radio works and it plays CDs. None of the menu and various setup features are accessible. The instructions are useless; it's all by trial and error, mostly error. There is a toggle switch that seems to be central to the operation, but it is largely unresponsive. Working it several times usually results in a volume adjustment, but other times it switches away to unbidden modes. This gadget has endless features with impenetrable secret codes required to use them. I would certainly never buy this model again. There must be better products on the market.
The case is nice and slim, is not thick and clumsy and has great colors. Good opening to use with the headphones and the plug in for the USB connection
This is a great buy. I have yet to see any of the negative attributes listed in previous comments on this device manifest themselves in reality. Fast forward and rewind work just fine. The media loads up quickly from my flash memory stick. The picture quality is awesome. You simply cannot beat this level of performance in the $60 price range.
This item works very well for recording and playing back, and it's fabulous that you can record both FM radio and ambient sound with a mic. It works great for music demos, although a real piano can drown out your voice. But, if you want to actually hook it to a computer to send files back and forth, you might be in for a major headache. Instead of setting it up as a simple storage device, iRiver found it necessary to create a proprietary recording format and special iRiver manager software which usually won't detect that the device is connected to the computer without major headaches. I have owned the device for 2-3 years, and I have often been unable to simply plug it into the computer and send files back and forth. It sometimes takes 30 minutes or more to overcome the "Disconnected" status, even though the device itself knows it is plugged in and displays "USB Connected". Sometimes you never do get it connected and then just have to wait until another day when, for whatever mysterious reason, it will suddenly work again. Then, once you do get it hooked up, you can't move MP3 files off the device to your computer. Even if they're your own music. Because iRiver thinks the record companies who *might* lose sales are more important than their customers.I like the device itself a lot, but I am often frustrated when trying to deal with the software linking it to my PC. If not for that, this would easily deserve five stars. As it is, one star is too many. I've wasted hours and hours trying to hook this to my computer, and I'm dealing with the same problem again tonight and, frankly, would love to wring the neck of whoever designed this thing.
These SanDisk Memory Cards provide great temporary storage for my pictures AND they provide permanent storage also. That means SECURITY! Fill the card and down-load the pics to your computer and re-use, and re-use, and re-use again and again. That's terrific. But, when necessary, you can also use the cards for storage as you would CDs. That option has saved my work so many times that I often wonder what I would have done without that capability. Years of reliable use and re-use have been anguish free.
This is a great radio for the bathroom. I'm still on the original bat. Love this radio.
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!
I have chronic issues with my neck and wanted a strap to ease the weight of a Nikon D80. This one did the trick. The padding provides comfort and takes the strain from my neck. I think I'll be getting another for my binoculars, as I've been using it for them when I'm not using the camera.
I bought 4 of them to use as side and rear surrounds in a 7.1 setup in a large 20x20 room. I haven't set them up yet in the large room because it's under construction but I have compared these speakers side by side to my existing Energy XL:16 bookshelf speakers (6.5" 2-ways) and when used with a subwoofer they are of comparable sound quality. Obviously they don't have as much bass but that isn't really expected in a small speaker. Overall I am impressed by the sound of these little speakers. I am happy with my purchase.Amazon comes through with a good price and free shipping.
Sent the first one back, because of a picture full of static. Second one did the same thing. Word to the wise, buy an HD TV with at least 4 HDMI connectors.
I had a Samsung Behold and this device worked good. The sound out of speakers is a bit worse than their youtube video and I had to crank my volume way up, so watch out for switching to your music after call ends. I never used it to listen to music because quality is not that good as it can be out of my 650watt Rockford car stereo, but voice activation and connection was fine. Also it doesn't blink anymore once you're connected.Unfortunately it doesn't work with My Touch 3G and it is not Satechi fault. Android phones have an BT issue with anything but headset. I rooted the phone, bought additional Bluetooth apk without success. However, the customer service is outstanding. They offered me store credit since I was 30 days after purchase.
this is a nice case but no way at all for a woman to carry it! I don't wear a belt and how about a handle? I bought it but will return it very disappointing
The purpose I needed a RF Modulator was to be able to watch an old type TV from a feed from another room. Because the old TV does not have RCA connections that the device (DVD Player) uses to feed out with, the RF Modulator was the easiest, quickest way to accomplish this. Went to all the A/V stores and Amazon was the best price. Works great!!
First of all I've seen a lot of people say this wire is not the right gauge, wrong.. It is 4 gauge, measure it with a ruler if you don't believe me. Everything in this kit is perfect except the speaker wire, fine wire however for woofers I prefer thicker gauge (though the speaker wire that comes with will work perfectly). Other then that great kit, exactly what is says it is and comes with, plus a bunch of extra grommets and accessory parts most of which I didn't even need.
This is a pretty good little tool. I've got a Sony MP3 player with a proprietary connector so I needed something that would work with a standard headphone jack. You occasionally get static but the Coby allows you to choose which FM frequency you use so it's not a problem. Just took a 5 hour road trip over the weekend and it performed beautifully. Can't beat the price.
The case protected my PDA from the ravages of books, keys and whatever else found its way to the bottom of my book bag. It held up very well, save for some scuffs on it. The 2 SD card holders are a good idea, in theory, but I never actually used them.
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.
Ordered this HDMI cable for my Roku streaming player. First time I connected the cable the picture had a lot of static. Went back to using the A/V cable that came with the Roku. Tried again later and the HDMI cable didn't work at all. I only paid $1.69, so it wasn't worth returning. Threw it away and bought a new HDMI cable from Best Buy and it works great.
Exactly what it ways. Easy to redeem. Good product. The code was provided right away. . . . . .
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.
Pros- scans have pretty good qualityCons- stopped working after several uses and gave several errors. Troubleshooting with Canon did not resolve this issue. The device had to be returned.- did not work with Mac OSX and not supported by Linux SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) project.Comments: overall, a no-bells-and-whistles scanner with limited compatibility. I would be happy to keep it... if it actually worked!
I bought this HDMI cable to connect my HD box to my new TV. It seems to be of good quality for a fraction of the price of local retail stores. Delivery was very quick took about a week. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good HDMI cable at a reasonable price.
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.
Here's the story on the headphones that come with any portable audio player you buy: they stink. Apple, Cowon and all the other companies have to keep their pricepoint down to remain competitive in the market and to them that means produce the best player you can for "X" amount of dollars, and, oh yeah, throw in the cheapest headphones you can find since no one wants to buy an MP3 player with no way to listen to it. My own Cowon iAudio U2 earbuds are the most uncomfortable, un-ergonomic things ever to come out of Korea (and you thought your Kia sucked). Basically, they are "throwaways" as are the iPod earbuds. I get the feeling that all of the people giving these Philips HS 500s a "five star, best thing since sliced bread" review have been listening to their iPod headphones for way too long. Compared to manufacturer included phones they are a world apart but there are better choices depending on your needs. Here's how to choose a replacement set:Ideally, everyone would own three pairs of headphones: One for working out that stays put and blocks out exterior noise, one for listening at home where fidelity is the strength but they must also be comfortable for hours on end, and one that's easily portable for commuting on a plane, train or bus and again, long-wear comfort is important here.For the gym, you want to look at sport headphones. You can get them banded over the head though I don't recommend it, instead go for behind the neck models like the Philips HS 500s. Some models (like Sony's) have sweatguards or other bells and whistles. But these Philips HS 500s are the best sport headphones I have found. Well, let me rephrase that: they are just as good as any Sony or other sports phones but they are cheaper. A lot of value here people: they're durable; the bungee thing on the cord is decent at preventing them from flying off of your head when you accidentally catch them on something; they stay on great; and again, they are priced right. Yes, there are better sounding sport headphones such as the Sennheiser PMX60s but when I'm working out, fidelity is not that important. I usually hear my heart pounding and my mouth panting so I'm mainly looking for decent (not great) sound, comfort, wearability and decent isolation (blocks out exterior gym/road noise as well as my own heavy breathing). I can't see anyone paying for better sound from the Senns when the difference is not discernable during a workout. These Phillips do all that I need and the fact that they are a steal makes them the best bet.Now, for listening at home for long periods of time, walking around town or plugging into your PC speakers so that your wife/mom/roomies/whatever don't hear the moaning from your porno MPEGs late into the night, you want over the head earpads (not over the head full-sized headphones which are big-ass 1970s looking things that fully enclose the ear and are not easily stashed around your neck or in a bookbag/purse). While bulk is not necessarily better, in the case of "at home" or "around town" phones, you're usually getting much better components inside the phone by going with something "non-sporty". Many full-sized headphones and some earpads are $100+ and well worth it if you are into your music. But you're going to want to shoot yourself when you accidentally lose them or sit on them. For the best bang-for-the-buck in earpads look at Koss or Sennheiser. The Sennheiser PX 100s sound like you spent a c-note on them but they won't break the bank (right now about $40 here on Amazon). The fidelity is superb--far better than these Phillips HS500s or the sporty Sennheiser PMX 60s. But...I wouldn't wear the PX 100s to the gym; the weight of the over the head band is going to bounce the phones out of position when you're going down to do a bench press or even jogging. That's just annoying. And don't go for the PX 200s. For some reason, they are a newer model but the sound is not as good as the PX 100s in my opinion and they are bulkier.For portability, go with earbuds. Yeah, you'll get that familiar ear burn after a few hours no matter how comfortable they are, but sometimes it's not convenient to lug around over the head earpads. If you're going to a wedding or funeral you want your tunes but you can't show up with a set of headphones straddling your neck. You need something that you can wrap around your MP3 and shove into your breast pocket or purse. Also great for summer when you're wearing shorts and a t-shirt and pocket space is limited. So anyway, you can spend hundreds here too but in all honesty, even the best earbud is not as good as a good earpad headphone or full-sized headphone. And again, it sucks to lose a pair of $300 Shure's. So my advice is, go with the Sony MDR-EX71SL. They are comfortable, have great fidelity for an earbud and will make your wallet very happy at $35 or so. An extra $20 will get your Sennheiser earbuds and an extra $20 on top of that will get you Shure's bargain model but I can't see paying more money when you know the sound will never be as good as an earpad/earphone.If you're cheap and you plan to have only one pair then you have some thinking to do. Will you be mostly working out with fidelity and portability as secondary considerations? Get the Sennheiser PMX 60s. Is portability most important but you work out and listen at home occasionally? Then get the Sony buds or step up to any Shure model. Do you do all your listening at home, don't work out, and don't care if you look like a retard with big-ass earbuds or full-sized headphones? Get the Sennheiser PX 100s or spend a little more for Sennheiser full-sized headphone. But don't blame me if someone laughs at you and calls you Princess Leia with those big muffins on the side of your head.Anyway, getting back to the Philips HS500s review (that was the point, right?). No, they are not superb--far from it. They are good but not great. Surprisingly good. I got these as a replacement for busted Sony sports phones figuring I can't go wrong at $8 and change and boy was I surprised. Average in the bass and other lows (don't believe people who say the bass is great--it is compared to iPod earbuds but not if you know what a clean bassline sounds like). Above average on the highs. And I was really pleased at how extremely crisp and clear it is in the midrange (where most of the sounds from your music come from). They turned out to be exactly what I wanted. A good workout phone that stays on comfortably and won't make my cry when they inevitably short out from my sweat. 3.5 out of 5.BOTTOM LINEIf price is an issue, or, if you do most of your listening while working out, these are great phones. If you can spend more money, buy two or three sets of phones depending on your needs and my recommendations. If you can spend more money but think it's stupid to own different headphones for different situations, get the Sennheiser PMX-60s. They are great for the gym (and lighter than these), and you can come home and get great hi-fi sound out of them.A FINAL WORD ABOUT BASSYour bass sounds are going to be muddled in any earpad whether it's a sports model or over the head model. Some earbuds handle bass better than others, but as you might imagine, the best and truest bass reproduction is only going to be found in those ugly full-sized headphones that fully cover the ear and have a bass enclosure inside all that bulk. So if you love your music, use my recommendations above. If you're a weirdo who loves your basslines and could care less about vocals, instrumentals and things like that, and you rush home every day to sit in your basement listening to your speakers thump, then you might be better off with a full-sized phone. But for 99.9% of people out there, the recommendations above will give you all of the clarity you need or expect in a bassline.
We love this little camera. We were a bit hesitant getting into digital but now we're glad we did! This camera was the perfect way to get started!!! Setup is a breeze and the camera is very easy to use. The software is not great but no complaints here. Runs with no problems on Windows 2000. I noticed that some reviewers have complained about indoor shots with this camera but I must say ours have all turned out perfect. It is made of plastic but is very solid and has a good quality feel and look...should be durable enough in regular use. Good way to go for a first digital camera.
Let me say right away that I really like these headphones. I like most consumers read reviews and researched for weeks before I settled on the 770-Pro 80's. I need something to use while working at my computer to watch and listen to movies, music, and tutorials. These definitely work well for each application. I wanted closed headphones to seal out external noise but not the leather or pleather cushions that make you sweat over time. The velour pads on these are extremely comfortable but don't seal out the noise as effectively as leather...but they still work well though. I have extremely sensitive ears and notice the most subtle sounds; drives my wife crazy when I tell her I can hear her blinking at night or try to point out to her a new noise that our van is making.These headphones do very well IMHO to reveal the tiniest nuances in music and movies. I prefer accurate, clean bass as opposed to the booming noise that is so prevalent today. These definitely satisfied my taste in the clean bass arena; they go low but don't break apart. The highs and mids are detailed and airy, not harsh or piercing. Finally the headband is very comfortable for my average size noggin. Even after hours of use, you might forget you're wearing them. Anyway, hope this review helps someone.
I did not expect much. I thoight to myself, what should I expect for less then $25 a pair. Oh my God, with the correct persoonal ajustments to your MP3 player, the sound is NO LESS THEN AWESOME. THE SOUND IS CLEAR AS A BEEL RIGHT ACCROSS THE SPECTRUM. If you are not careful, the bass wil completely blow you away. I have ear phones that cost upwards of $300 + and they do not come close. They are comfortable and stay on your head at the gym not matter what part of the circut you are on. Buy them and then buy some more!!! I am not kidding After I finish wring this review, I am going to order two more pair. Oh yes, buy the extra foam ear-pieces.
Docking kit is complete & does an excellent job. Just be sure to take your time to follow all the installationsteps carefully.
it was too small for my canon 5D mark II and the worse thing was amazon didn't let me return this item at all.the only way my camera could fit if i detach the lens and flash but i don't like that to do each time i use, even this way this case could hold body, lens and 1 extra battery no charger or etc. now i kept this without reason like trash. buy the one that you can return.
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.
The "Pentax DA 50-200mm" lens has performed very well on my K100D. When carried with the 18-55mm lens Pentax includes in the K100D/K200D bundles, I have a fairly good range covered.The lens is very well made, compact, and very light. The quality of the images is simply fantastic.It is also very affordable!Highly recommended!CFH
I have have had absolutely no issues with it's performance, no freezing, lagging, etc. I upgraded from 512mb in my Asus EeePC to this 2g module and noticed an instant performance increase. Application load faster, windows open quicker...network loads faster, etc. Most of all though, it has completely reduced any dropped frames or pixels when watching DivX movies either of the harddrive, memory card, or streaming video. (for EeePC owners, you will have to modify the kernel for it to recognize more then one gig)Basicly two thumbs up!
My experience after using iPod Nano (1 month), Creative Zen Micro Photo (3 months), and Sony E405 (5 months).Pros====- Awesome sound. Killer bass and high frequency responses. (I'm pairing it with Sony's MDR-EX71 ear buds.) The Zen has a buzz when the screen is on. The Nano's sound is rather flat.- Very easy to learn user controls, even better than the iPod.- Eye-catching looks and won't wear out on ya. Scores higher fashion points than the Nano (from the stares and queries from other commuters and friends).- 3 mins charging for 3 hrs of use, for a max of 50 hrs. One charge is enough to last me MORE THAN TWO WEEKS (!), with about 2+ hrs of use everyday.- Beautiful display. Love that champagne bubble screensaver! (This device was supposed to resemble a perfume bottle, according to the Japanese designers..)- Sturdy, scratch-resistant build (slightly better than the Zen, much better than the plastic Nano).CONS====- Just like the Nano, cannot load songs from Windows Explorer, require vendor's proprietary management software (SonicStage).- SonicStage software does not display multiple languages.- Does not support Music Subscription, unlike the Zen.- A LITTLE BIT heavier than the Nano, maybe a quarter ounce more. Much lighter than the Zen.
I was excited about the low price... but after 2 months I've had lots of problems.My first unit made very loud noises while playing. I returned it under warranty...The new unit I received worked for about a week and now will not play any DVDs.I have made 2 attempts to contact customer support to RMA my 2nd player and have not heard back from them.
I purchased this TomTom 720 after weeks of research - this IS our first GPS after all! I purchased one for my husband and I, plus one for my mother's companion as her gift to him. She told me whichever one I chose was good enough for her, and she trusted me. (no pressure there!)I originally purchased a TomTom XL 330S, but returned it because it did NOT have an SD card slot.This one DOES have an SD card slot (which is good for storing maps, poi's (points of interest), music files, etc.) so that you have the option of expanding the memory of the unit. This helps keep it from becoming a dinosaur too quickly.The unit is compact, has a bright screen, clear graphics, easy to use software (TomTom Home is a bit "old school" - I'll explain later in this review), and is easy to use period.I made sure to purchase additional accessories:4gb SD cardcarrying case (take it with you when you park your car - do NOT leave the GPS visible in your car or it will be stolen!!)screen protectors (matte)beanbag mount for the dashalternate mount kit (from TomTom)The day after I received it, I used it to navigate my way to a job interview. It tried to take me a VERY roundabout way out of my own development, so I just drove the way I wanted to. It recalculated (silently, thank you, instead of stating "re-calculating" like I have heard other machines do) quickly and continued coaching me on where to turn. Since then, I learned how to change the route BEFORE getting into the car so it doesn't do that, and so far I have been pretty successful.I had bad luck with the "neck" it comes with. It was too short to use with my beanbag mount (it actually made the device come out of the beanbag), so I ordered the "alternate" mount from the TomTom website. This works GREAT with the beanbag!I kept it plugged in to the cigarette lighter for the entire trip, just to be sure it wouldn't poop out on me - TomTom's are notorious for their short battery life - and it worked fine.It connected to my Palm Treo 700p as a bluetooth device with absolutely NO problem - actually, it asked ME if I wanted to connect. I didn't expect that. I wasn't even thinking of using bluetooth (I do NOT have a bluetooth headset, rather I have a wired headset for my cell phone), but now I like it. The only thing that is a little weird is that it WON'T connect to my cell phone when I am making an out-of-state call (go fig!).The updates were really easy to do, but the downloads were a little tedious. The "Home" software is a little "old school" in that once you find something you want to add to your device (such as points of interest) and download it to the device, you have to return to the very first page of the software and start searching all over again. It SHOULD have a "sticky" interface that could remember what page you left off on before the download started. This makes it VERY time consuming.I made sure to download the 2 free "computer" voices so the TomTom would speak the street names during navigation. It comes with one, but I really like "Susan" out of all of the computer voices.You get 12 months of mapshare downloads for no charge. At the end of that time you must purchase a full map upgrade to continue with free downloads for another 12 months. The full map upgrade averages between $80 to $120 depending on what you need. (BTW, this is comparable to the prices for map upgrades from Garmin, Mio and Magellan, but these companies do NOT allow for free downloads during the rest of the year.)Also, you can submit map changes to TomTom - that means if something has changed since they did the map, you get to add your info! Garmin, Mio and Magellan do NOT allow you to do this, either. What does this mean for you? The power to help yourself and others. Heck, why not? Maybe your correction will help someone from getting lost and in return maybe someone else's corrections will help YOU from getting lost!I purchased this unit (new) for $199 (that was my max budget). Since then it has jumped up to $300+. I guess that means it is in demand, but the newer models are around that price, so if you are in the $300 budget range I would research the newer TomTom's to see what they have to offer before buying this at $300.If you are new to TomTom's or even just GPS in general, make sure to check out the user groups at: forums dot gpsreview dot net. You can find help for any and every brand/model.That's all I can think of for now. If I forgot something I will re-post. Happy Travels!
This camera fulfiled my expectations as well as the seller who shipped it right away.
Not sure what is better than a FANTASTIC deal. Dirt cheap, arrived faster than expected, and high quality. Can't figure out why folks pay more than a few bucks for HDMI cables as these are as good as those costing $100. Ain't marketing a gas?
Add my name to the list of the totally dissatisfied, disappointed and disgruntled people who bought this totally FUBR POS. This was my very first, and very LAST Epson purchase. Shame on them.
These are easily worth every penny. The binoculars are very well made, waterproof, rubberized and have two focusing mechanisms one for those with eyeglasses and one for those without. I Highly recommend these!
Great price for a quality HDMI cable. I have it hooked up from my new computer build to my new 22" 1080p LED monitor and images look gorgeous on screen.Nice to see the male ports with plastic covers on them for added protection, especially since this came in OEM packaging. Good job DVI Gear.
Thanks to everyone for the great review and comments for the TV. Found the same TV, at Costco KDL-SL130 (only difference is the type of plastic used) for $ 849 and free shipping also. Need to print out the $ 100 off coupon first then order on the website.ThanksEdna
I realy like this product but there still room for improvement. It doesn't have caring strap or a handle and it could be a little bigger.
I am an avid phtographer, so when my daughter started asking to take pictures with "daddy's camera" I thought it was time to get her one of her own. After looking at reviews, my wife and I decided to go with the v-tech. We have not been disappointed! While we have an inordinate amount of pictures of her pants (she hasn't quite gotten the patience to frame a shot, but heck, she's 2 1/2 years old.) She is quickly becoming the bane of our cats' existence as no nap spot is safe from the flash.That being said, I think it might be her favorite toy in about 4 months. While she can work the buttons, she likes the OK button that fires the flash but does not take a picture. It is a little frustrating for her to use. We'll see what happens when she is just a bit older.The picture quality is fine. Does the flash work well, no. Are the pictures and the video a bit grainy, yes. Does this matter to a small child, no. I did not get her this camera to start selling her pictures, or even to decorate her room with them. I bought this camera to further fuel her interest in photography and it has done that. If your child really wants to be a photographer, or you want to be able to really use the pictures a bunch, buy them a camera, but don't moan when it breaks. This little baby seems ready to take on the occasional fit at the zoo and keep on ticking. I am happy and so is my daughter, what else can I say?
I actually neglected to research which memory cards would fit into my phone so I purchased this on a whim and was a bit dissapointed. NOTE TO BUYERS: This does not fit in Sidekick3 or T-Mobile MDA!However, I was pleased this fit right into my camera and I filled it up with pictures on vacation. The small card can actually fit a much smaller card (I assume the microSD) into it, I was amazed with how small it was. Still can't beat the prices on Amazon compared to eBay and retail stores.
This FM transmitter works pretty well, and it's nice to have the option of a full spectrum of channels to choose from to broadcast to. I use it for listening to podcasts, which are mostly spoken (i.e. talk radio). Sound quality is not as big of a deal for this purpose. For listening to music, I find the background static to be too distracting.Having used other FM transmitters, this one did not perform as well as I was hoping it would. I bought another transmitter from a smaller, lesser known company and the sound quality on that unit was actually much better. Unfortunately, it stopped working after a couple of weeks so I decided to get a higher quality model from Monster, a well known company. Overall, if you're listening to podcasts, it's great. For music, I'd try looking into other options before buying this.
I bought this tripod from Amazon about three years ago. I never tried it with a DSLR; in fact I hardly used it at all favoring instead my 30 year old Slik tripod which is heavy but tough. Several months ago I purchased a new SLT, the Sony Alpha 55 which is at least one pound lighter than the typical DSLR. I wanted to test my new camera to photograph the Christmas decorations in my community. After Iset up the tripod and before I mounted the camera, I noticed that one of the legs was collapsing. What had happened that one of the "clips" that lock the tripod leg in place was missing. I found it on the ground immediately beneath the tripod. The clip was intact,but it had broken through the very thin plastic material that holds it in place on the tripod leg. Consequently, given the gentle handling that tripod had received, I can only guess that the broken clip lock occurred because of either poor design, poor construction, or inferior material.There are multiple other reviews that describe the same problem. This tripod is useless to me now.
The unit works perfectly. I had some installation issues (returned to installer 4 times) so choose a reputable and knowledgeable installer. Read the users manual before use.
I'd ignore the 1 star review of this lens as the reviewer completely misses the capabilities of this lens that a zoom won't have. It is fast, both in operation and aperture. And with coverage for an FX format sensor, 14mm is something that would only be a dream awhile back.now I'm no scientist, and there's a 16mm fisheye, but this is wider but not a fisheye. So what gives? I have a 10.5 DX fisheye, and one of the great features of it was in the Nikon Capture software that you could get for your camera. What the sofware did was take that fishbowl look away and make the photo a rectilinear image by reshaping the perspective.If that is true, it's probably what makes this lens such a joy to use. Your angle of view is amazing, and the results give you that rectilinear quality, and it's right in the viewfinder. You don't have to wait for post processing to see the results.It will take a big bite out of your glass budget, but it is an investment that will probably payoff nicely down the road. Of the major investment I've made in Nikon FX format equipment, this is the jewel in the crown.Drawbacks: yes. #1 The front element is almost spherical and the "shade" wings don't exactly provide superior protection. #2 The lens cover; it's sort of a little leather feed bag looking sack that fits around the shade. It's a bear to get on; and if you're in a hurry, forget it. Maybe it'll get easier over time, but right now it's tough to fit with risking damage to your lens.Watch the prices, and if an opportunity comes along, grab it.Kind of like when you buy a car. Once in awhile you sit in a car and know instantly that it fits, and your checkbook jumps out of your pocket. This lens fits.I'll check back once I get a few hundred more images through this lens, but I doubt it'll say anything other than whatever was already has been said.
$30 well spent, exactly what I was looking for. Sounds very good and I didn't have to spend $70 to $200. I highly recommend it.
I bought this camera as a "temp" before I invested in the SD550 or SD700. I actually love it! I dont even want the other one anymore! I orginally wanted them for the small size. This one is really small though. Everyone that sees photos taken with this camera comments on the crisp pictures. They are so good that friends with no understanding of photography are even amazed. It is also very easy to use.The only minor problem is the manual mode. All pictures are easily taken without using this mode at all however. I just wanted to use the features such as color swap. This can get very confusing. It is the same with other Canons too. This is such a minor issue though.Overall, awesome camera!!!
Just recieved one for Christmas. I like that it comes stock with 64MB of storage + can use a smart card. Instructions are a little unclear but you can work through it. Buy yourself better earphones as these 'buds' are a little hard to use.
With this eyepiece correction adapter I can adjust the viewfinder so that I no longer need to wear eyeglasses to see clearly through the cameras viewfinder. Fantastic!
Bought this as an extra HD for my Win7 HTPC. I currently use another exactly like this one and have never been disappointed by WD and their HD's.
I just bought my first Ipod and I bought these for my desk at work and the sound is REALLY good. They do run on batteries so I guess that is a drawback for some, but I paid 30 dollars at Target and figured the sound is really good for the price I paid.
Don't have much to add to the already-thorough reviews that have been written about this superb high-tech piece of machinery, but I would like to say that having never used a digital camera before this one, I found it incredibly easy as well as fun to just pick it up and start shooting. The manual really doesn't contain much helpful information, but learning as you go has been a breeze.I've found that with our tripod, the Nikon 950 also takes perfect Ipix pictures. (Whether you want to buy their stupid keys or not is a different story.) The battery life doesn't seem to be too long, but I don't even find that worth complaining about. If the 990 is even slightly improved from this one, it must be the absolute top of the line.
I've had this bag now for three years and have yet to have an issue. It's lasted me through three netbooks so far... hopefully more to come. :)
I had trouble getting these ear buds to go in my ear then stay in once I start sweating. I'm not trying to push them in my ear so I don't understand why this is happening. So overall I would say they are just ok since when I am able to get them to stay in my ear, which is when I'm hardly sweating, they work fine.
This unit is dependable and greatly priced for a 1 gig memory stick.
I ordered this hdmi cable so i can play Call of Duty Black Ops in 3d and it works!! im so happy it only cost me $2!!
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!
For the money these are a great buy. The resolution is fantastic , as good as many more expensive units. They are not cumbersome nor heavy , just what i was looking for when i go hunting.
After 3 hours of banging my head against a wall I finally called Tech Support. They finally figured out that this is not compatible with multi-function computers. You can learn that on their support website but no-where in the standard documentation that comes with it.
Great Product , The sound is great , you dont hear ambiant sounds and it comes with a leather bag and a adaptator. You can flip one hear so you can hear music on your speaker while listening to the next song , it's really useful for mixing. The only thing is that the bass are a bit weak but well for 100 buck you can hardly get something better! Shipping was really fast ... By the way those are really big so don't except to wear them on the street unless you want everyone to laugh at you. The wire is really long i think i could put my mp3 player in my shoes and still use the headphones
There are so many ways to configure this mouse, you can actually set it the way you like. Additionally, it is very comfortable (took a few days to get used to the height; now I find regular mice less comfortable).I highly recommend this one.
This is JBL's first offering worth purchasing since my old L100's. Buy a pair ... and put them up against anything in the .... You also get plenty of lows without purchasing a sub. They really perform after about 40 hours of break in. Reverse one of the leads, face the pair together, throw a blanket over them and give them a couple to three days.
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!
OK, I got my unit from a local store knowing that it would be ok but not great. After all you will never get CD sound from an FM broadcast and I just knew that it might have issues with static and such being an FM transmitter. I took my unit on a roadtrip and just like I thought...I could not get the static out of any station that I chose to broadcast on...until. Here is the trick to the static issue. If you have a normal, non-power antenna on your vehicle...like I have on my truck...use a small wrench or pliers and GENTLY unscrew the antenna from its treaded base....just the metal antenna not the entire mounting base. Your static issue is now solved because now your car radio can not pick up anything or little of anything so now you can transmit on just about any FM channel you choose. This should work and it worked well for me. No static or loss of signal no matter if I was in the country or a large city. Try this out before giving this product a bad review.
I always have my doubts about if these things are going to work. This works great, very good deal for the money.
One of the fans simply would not turn on. Defective, so it only gets 1 star. Maybe most are fine, but I'm rating my unit only. Back it goes!9/9/2007 8:38 am- Update: Antonline, the seller of this product, has so far only replied to my refund request with an auto-generated "send it back to the manufacturer for warranty service" email. This is unacceptable. I've sent another email demanding a refund, but I'm getting a bad feeling about Antonline. I'll update this post again in a couple of days either with a positive outcome or a "buyers beware" warning.
Tested the unit at home when it arrived. During the first trip, it stopped working 800 miles from home. Swapped it out for another USB charger my friend had loaned me along with a video camera, and the loaner charger worked fine.
This would probably be quite a good product, and useful too, that is if the Pantone people bothered to tell you that it WILL NOT WORK with earlier versions of Photoshop (certainly 5.5 anyway. I was seriously annoyed when, having installed the software and calibrated the monitor it wiped out Photoshop. You can re-install Photoshop, however, it's to no avail as subsequent fact finding has shown that the color profile it creates will not work with early Photoshop versions. All it takes is a warning from Pantone at time of purchase and in their many reviews. Now I have to buy a later Photoshop version (which I really do not need) in order to use Huey. Pantone - NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
I buy 14 cartidges, 13 was out of warranty. Date 2008, 2009BadThat come without original boxesNot recomended!!
The only problem that we encountered w/this product is that it wasn't compatible w/our Cable/DVR box. Other than that, seemed to be a good product.
Much cheaper than it would have been at Best Buy. I've had both my cords (I bought 2 of them: one for the HD dvd player and one for the PS3) for about a month now, and the picture looks great to me on both.Also, cleared up a lot of wirey tangled mess at the back of my TV since they include both picture AND sound in one cable.
I like my Sangean ATS-505P very much. For such a small radio it packs alot of features in its price range. It has very good frequency reception in all bands; good speaker quality; easy to use controls and buttons and excellent battery life.You do need to know when and where to use the radio in shortwave mode(this is not the radio's fault). Shortwave does have idiosyncrasies that are not found in AM and FM.If you are really in to shortwave radio, this radio probably isn't for you. If you are just trying shortwave radio for fun, you won't be disappointed in this model.
I ordered this for my dad for fathers day and he used it maybe 10 times and the all of a sudden it shut its self off and would not turn back on.
would have been a great buy, but one side of the audio connection is not working.
These speakers are currently on demo at many Best Buys. I was interested because the features were impressive (3 way, large woofer, looks nice), especially considering the price. Plus, they were Yamahas.However, I was very disappointed with the sound. Everything sounds really &quot;harsh&quot;. Probably because the cabinet is extremely thin (can almost be used as a drum!). The bass hardly comes through. The cheaper Sony sounded better.Don't buy these before listening to them.
i've had these access points for about 6 months and i wanted to get them to work, one as a repeater. i could never get them to work even with dlink support. i put them on the shelf and used my old netgear 602 aps. the other day i was on the dlink web sight and downloaded the 2.0 firmware. plugged the access points back in, upgraded them, rebooted them both, and they just worked. all of my settings were saved after the upgrade. they work great. they fixed lots of issues.
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
It's a six-foot long HDMI cable for under $2. I picked this one up because it was substantially cheaper than competing products (Amazon was $2, competitor was ~$30). Did I mention it was $2? That's probably less than the coffee, beer, or pack of cigarettes you bought today. If you're gainfully employed, don't sweat the cost; you can afford this fine product. If you can't afford the $2, good luck with the job hunt, being unemployed is "teh sux."Pros: It's cheap!Cons: Did not come with beer.
Great item if you are interested in volume control with out dealing with the interface all the time (PPC)
Cools my brand new Dell Inspiron 1520 down nice. Playing games made the bottom of my laptop and the tabletop unbearably hot... Now my laptop is more comfortable to type on and since there is more air under the laptop, it is not warm at all when I want to pick it up. Best deal for laptop fans ever. At first I was skeptical, but it easily fits in my laptop case because it is not the size of a full cooling pad that takes up lots of space. I don't know why this isn't more popular... my guess is the limited variety of colored lights of the fans. Blue, blue, or blue.
I am very happy with this toner. What more can I say about this Canon toner. They are great. I have used many Canon printers both laser and inkjets. I love the quality prints I am getting from my Canon printers!
These binos represent the perfect blend of size, light weight, optic quality and price. They carry very easily around the neck and fit nicely in the hand. Because the optics are so clear, you don't give up any low light quality to binos with larger objective lens. The focus wheel requires a little force to turn, but allows you to focus very precisely.
I was hesitant to buy these based on some of the other reviews. They turned out to work perfectly. Notice, these are made for CD recorders which will not use regular CD-R's. I don't know if they will also work in your regular computer CD burner or not. I believe confusion on this issue is why there are a lot of negative comments on music CD-R's in general.
Opened this today and it did not work at all. I tried it on several devices with USB ports and it didn't work on any of them. I am returning it as defective.
None of mine will burn. I have tried 3 different softwares and 2 different computers. Will never buy these again.
I was told by the manufacturer that you can only dowload unprotected music-this thing doesn't work anywhere that music is protected. I bought this for a child and am trying to return it. Russell at MacVision was unwilling to help. I would not recommend this unless you like breaking the law-dowloading illegal music.
This keyboard is an exelent replacement for the hp Pavilion desktop original with worn out keys. The Volume knob on the keyboard is an exelent feature.
This bag is cool, it makes moving with the camera a cinch I am always ready for the the shot.
I bought the subwoofer for my nephews car. Sounds good and big bass for a good price.
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.
The Pelican 1750 is a great case! Stainless Ball Bearing non marking wheels, heavy duty latches, o-ring seal, pressure equalizer valve and more! When I travel, all my items are safe in a Pelican case.Make sure you have descant packs inside the case to absorb the moisture from the air in side the case.All 3 pieces are smooth high density foam, please note that this is not "pick n pluck" and that Pelican does not offer "pick n pluck" for the 1750 case.The Pelican 1751 is the replacement foam.Use chalk to outline the items and cut about 1/8" smaller than the outline for a snug fit, I used a disposable snap off blade knife from the hardware store to cut the foam like cake!I would avoid the electric knife or hot knife like some people use which can hack up your foam faster then you can be disappointed.Will fit any 2 items of:Foam 1751 will be required for each combination.Benelli Supernova Tactical, Browning X-Bolt Stalker 300 win mag with Bushnell Elite 6500 Scope, M&P; 15 with Nikon Scope, Sig 516 with Eotech and related magazines.
I have owned this camera for about six months now. I have taken over 2000 pictures with it, and very few have turned out bad. The detail this camera picks up is amazing! I am able to zoom in on objects in the photo and still have good detail. The 2x optical zoom is very disappointing and has been a limiting factor for some very nice shots while hiking. I have yet to use the included 16MB CF card. I ordered a 512MB CF card the same day I ordered my s230. At maximum resolution, and maximum quality, it takes over 300 shots! At maximum resolution, and standard quality, it will take 550 shots! (~15 rolls of 36 exposure film!) I have yet to find this to be a problem. A 256MB CF card is really all you need for this camera. A second battery would also be a good idea. You can expect about 100 shots from the battery with the flash and LCD on, along with constantly going to the &#65533;picture viewer&#65533; mode to show everyone the pictures.The one major drawback that I have not seen mentioned is the mode selector switch. Its on the top-back edge. About 25% of the time when I pull the camera out of my pocket, the switch catches just enough to move from picture mode, to video mode. Then I take a nice video instead of a picture. This issue has been addressed with the s400.I have also seen some complaints about the offset tripod mount and the picture button being on the other end so it shakes when you take pictures on the tripod. You can set the camera timer for two seconds of ten seconds. Set it up for two. Then you push the button, step back, and it takes a perfectly clear shot!I have used many Canon digital cameras; they are a very good choice! Very solid, (I take mine mountain biking every weekend) and it takes great pictures.The 100-240 volt charger works nicely too! Took it to china for a week, and had no trouble at all.
I don't have any overclocking testing to report but mark me as one non-DOA customer! Using in a HP Pavilion DV6000.
This is an excellent thin and light laptop desk that I have used for years with both 13" and 15" laptops. I have taken it with me traveling, used it in airports, on flights, and at home. It has held up well and is still as good as new. It lifts a laptop keyboard to a position for easier typing and shields my skin from laptop heat dissipation. Recommended.
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.
I bought this product in March this year and is generally happy with its performance. However, I have always had a problem with one of the buttons. I finally emailed Logitech on this and they led me through a diagnostic process which confirmed that it is a hardware problem and not a software problem.However, due to the fact that I am using this product in Singapore, they are washing their hands off their warranty. They have been giving me the run-around for quite a few days and the resolution of this problem is nowhere in sight.If you are an overseas (non-USA) buyer, beware!!! Logitech will walk away from their product and you are left to work out some arrangement with the retailer!! And I though Logitech is an honourable company!
This product is really great. Nice field of view along with being small and very light
As a professional photographer and videographer, I am the owner of several Bogen tripods, including heavy duty ones for large video cameras. This little guy really rocks! Using it with a "Canon S5 IS" photo camera, it doesn't have any problems. The legs are sturdy enough to support the weight of the camera, even when fully extended, and the ball head keeps the camera from moving, regardless of the head position. Extending the center post didn't affect the stability too much, which was surprising, but in a windy environment, that would not be so. I tried using my "Canon 20D" with "28-135mm IS" lens on it, but it was a little too much for the head to handle, and had to support the majority of the weight with my other hand. But that is fine, because it's not rated for near that much weight. The unit is compact, lightweight, and is really easy to transport. Even has a great price! Full 5-stars!
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.
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
After reading some of the recent reviews, I was a little concerned about how long it would take for the code to appear, but everything went extremely smoothly. I had the code in my hands in less than 5 minutes and redeemed it on XBL right after that without any problems. I'd certainly buy points from Amazon again, especially if I had problems buying direct from Microsoft.
i received the cord and it worked great as a stereo hookup for my Ipod, however the cord has developed a short in it less than a month after i received it! i did NOT misuse or abuse the product in any way, and as i bought this cord as a replacement for another cord that had the same problem (audio coming out of one side) i'm more than a little pissed. my past experience with belkin products tells me that they're overpriced but functional, this experience tells me they're overpriced, poorly made, and fragile no matter how simple their intended function. belkins price points are a clear case of lipstick on a pig.... avoid
This item is great. I have hearing loss and this helps me hear TV without having it up too loud
The scanner itself is the best option in this price range. The Epson software is sound, but the included package from newsoft, inc. is pretty terrible. I still have not received satisfaction from that comapany. The &quot;one-touch&quot; capabilitites that their application &quot;Smart Panel&quot; is supposed to make possible would be nice had I received a working copy. Once installed, that application either freezes my machine, or does nothing when I select the scan for creativity option. The real disappointment came when I contacted them for a solution. I have sent multiple e-mails and received no response. When I telephoned them, I got a pre-recorded message informing me that I had better chances of getting satisfaction online. HA! It's a good thing I don't need their software, or I would have probably returned the unit. If you already own Photoshop, do not bother with the PhotoDeluxe application that is included with the unit. Stick to Photoshop, and set up all your scans manually, and this unit is great!
Pur PZ3300 2 years ago and when it worked, it was good. Have shot about 8 roll thru it. Pd $60 at WalMart. Now I get a flashing timer and the only buttons that work is the ON/OFF and the mid-roll rewind. Put in new battery and film may give you 1-4 shots before it goes into flashing timer mode. The sparse instruction manual tells you to "Complete Data Setting Mode" but does not tell you how to do this as the only button that works is the ON/OFF. Contacting www.jazzphoto.com is out of service. For $22.50 it can be sent off to NJ address but who knows if they exist either. I can say however that the case is worth about $10 but the camera is 0 cents. Don't buy this faulty unit. Paying $60 for camera to shoot 8 rolls of film and ruin 3 more roll is not worth it. Not what I would expect from Bell & Howell.
Kodak easyshare camera dock makes it much easier to charge camera and upload pics to your computer. Easy to install and use. Recommend if you prefer to edit pics on computer and save to CD or upload to web for printing/viewing.
Quick and easy to get the code after you have purchase the item onlinevery easy to used, if you have something you wish to buy and needthe points fast.. i would recommend using this method.. its easierthan xbox live
For the gadget-crazy crowd...Want to impress your friends? Hold down the function key and watch as hidden amber symbols (for multimedia) appear over the function keys. Slide your finger up and down the touch-sensitive volume bar and watch the amber lights follow your finger (oh, and the volume gets adjusted too!). Give a light press to the touchpad, and see an amber ring appear around it.I would say this is a cooler alternative to other Media Center keyboards, even though it's not really billed as such. But place the keyboard in its charger base on a living room end table, alongside your MCE remote, and be the cool tech-junkie that you are.Just don't expect it to replace the keyboard and mouse on the computer you use to do productive stuff.I still give it 5 stars because it is a great gadget. It is what it is...
This thing is great! I've been using it without any troubles for many months, and have found the keyboard to be nearly equal to a normal computer keyboard. It is built solidly, and is easy to open/close/set up for use. The space bar is split, which took me some getting used to, and the question mark is in a different place, which can be a bit of a problem until you get used to it. Infra-red connection, so no wires. I can fit this into my pocket, along with my Treo, and be ready for conferences, note taking, and whatever else. I have not tried it with any Palm-Based word processing programs, as I do not use those on my Treo, but for those times when you don't want to carry a laptop around, it certainly fills the need for a full-sized keyboard. A quality item, well worth the money.
This mouse packs away small but has big features. The most unique feature of this wireless mouse is its ability to function as a wired mouse after batteries fail and there are no spares. I have used that capability a handful of times when I've happened to have used all my spare rechargeables on hand.I give the mouse less than 5 stars because one of the magnets that hold the upper and lower shells together came loose. No problem, I'll just glue the loose magnet in permanently. Too bad I forget to double check the polarity orientation of the magnet. The mouse still holds together and functions OK, but it's less than perfect with the back end of the mouse 'floating' from the magnetic repulsion. My fault for a repair job gone bad, but that magnet should not have fallen out to begin with !I have checked around and have not found another wireless mouse with emergency wired operation capability. I may order a replacement of this same mouse before they become unavailable...
Bought this for the car for long trips. Now the kids can have the portable DVD player in their lap in the back seat while plugging the audio into the car stereo (unless it's a stupid movie in which case they use headphones). The sound is good quality and the cord construction is well made.
I bought two of these ink cartridges. The first one left smudges on every paper so I threw it away. The second one was practically EMPTY. Are you serious? After the 5th page, the cartridge ran out of ink. It would only print a few lines of distorted text and quit. FMLI do not recommend these re-manufactured ink cartridges. Its a complete waste of money. I knew I should have spent the extra money on HP's OEM ink./End Rage
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!!
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.
These are great. I use them to organize my photo cd's. I like these better than the ones that hold four because you can also fit the negatives and index prints in with the cd's. So I can put everything together. Great for organizing photo cd's!!!
I bought this PC the day it came in and I really dont understand how can someone review any item without owning or using it just because its running with a new OS system and give it 2 out of 5 just becaus it has vista on it??? So here is reviwe from someone who has this item for more than 2 monts. First, it looks amazing, solid built and the Circular white shape gives it an edge above all other Multi Media PCs. Second, performance is solid and running window vista smoothly without any problems, third, you will have a verity of outputs, HDM,VGA,optical out and SV,AV for inputs for TV recording which works like a charm. I'm hooking it with the 70" Class Grand WEGA(tm) XBR(tm) series SXRD(tm) Rear Projection Full HD tv using HDMI through the Sony DG1000 Receiver and the Video(setting it at 720P) and Audio is just amazing. I got another one in my office hooked with the White LCD Samsung and it works smothly for all my office work.
I waited for more than six months to write this review because I wanted to see how the headphones would hold up to use. The verdict: not well at all.As others have mentioned, getting these to fit is a bit tricky. After a few tries, though, you figure out how to pop them in and out fairly quickly, and then they stay put. I never did manage to get a seal, which meant that I dealt with a good deal of noisy background music while at the gym. But the sound quality is pretty good and the headphones delivered enough bass to satisfy me. I did not have trouble with the long cord on the right side- I just used the clip provided to keep it attached to my shirt.Well, that's the good news. I bought the headphones only seven months ago, and they are falling apart. The insulation on the wiring is extremely flimsy and started tearing about a month ago, despite the fact that I ALWAYS kept the headphones neatly rolled up in the case when they were not in use. I didn't snag them on anything, either. The "extremely rugged cable" as Sennheiser calls it, is ridiculously thin. Also, the right earbud has stopped working and produces barely audible sound. All of this occurred WITHOUT abuse, exposure to excess water, heat exposure, etc. I took good care of these headphones, and frankly, I'm extremely disappointed in them. They're supposed to be tough, durable sport headphones- I would have expected that they last through at least a year.UPDATE: Sennheiser's customer service department immediately responded to my request for service. They are sending me a replacement this week. Although I can't say I recommend this product, I do recommend Sennheiser products as a whole-- FABULOUS customer service and generally high quality headphones.
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.
Like most I research and read all the reviews on a particular purchase. I was a little worried with a few of the reviews but I can say this card scanner works great for me. Today I've scanned at least 100 cards in between other work items and overall it is perfect for me. I just don't think there is a scanner that you don't have to review the information. Sure it doesn't get everything right but I just did a weeks worth of work in a 1/2 day. Personally I want to do this once so I have no problem making sure everything is correct and several times, I'll throw a 70% on it, it was perfect. The other times just a few edits but mainly everything was in the proper place so talking like 30 seconds on an edit.If your not super familiar with computers there were a few things that might be hard for someone to get through. Like a lot of these small applications they were developed a long time ago. For example on the box the system req are like a Pentium III running 256mb of memory and the software build was somewhere in 2006. There were a few chokes during installation on a 64 bit windows 7 machine (I also have Outlook 2010 and works fine) but nothing that you can't get past. Main thing, I think to be safe, is close all your applications and even if it doesn't ask do a reboot after the install. I heard one comment that they didn't have the software license file. I didn't need it. There was also a little quirk at first where the scanner seemed to be off when I was in contacts but when I switched to mail it worked no worries. Since then I can be in any area of outlook and scan a card.I really like it. It is day one though but it seems very simple and the software very light so I don't anticipate any problems. It is a little pricey I will say that but to save that kind of time for me was worth it. I have about 9 years of accumulated cards and now I'm on my way to shaping up my contacts database.Best,Chris
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.
If you are a Dish Network customer....the give you a remote for FREE...if it quits....they give you another one...for FREE
Everyone uses and needs HDMI connections. This particular one is well made and has not given me any problems. The first and most important to me was the quality and the unbelievable price. It is a good investment.
Great product for the price and its a long cord which easily reaches the couch and TV distance. I totally recommend it for all users!
if you don't own one of these, you are missing out on one of the greatest input devices conceived by humanity.
I've installed this about a year ago for a customer. It was easy to installed and worked really well at detecting moving objets. I have set up the system to sound an alarm whenever a moving metal object is detected.Everything was hard wire.The only complaint i had was that it was really affected by static. Besides that it works pretty good.This is a really neat alert if you want some security for your house and driveway.
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 bought these earphones for my daughter but tried them myself. They sound great and the price was reasonable unlike the other available product. The only issue that I have is with the design. I think the earphones would have been easier to use if they did not have the built-in ear loops.
I don't understand those that bad mouth this tablet. As a professional photographer with a studio and wedding photography business we use this tablet on all of our processing stations. The tablets work great and the options that come with them are way more than what we need. What we saved using these instead of the overpriced Wacom tablets enabled us to install one additional workstation allowing us to hire another person and grow our business. If you really want to just throw away your profits, go get a Wacom or buy this and send us the difference. If you want the most bang for your buck with a product that works great, get this tablet.
Just received & tested ASAP: photos taken with and without CPL filter. For my camera Canon Powershot SX40HS I strongly recommend the 52-58 step-up adapter the bayonet style not the threaded one (I purchased and tested both): It's easy and faster to install/remove. Once fixed the CPL on the 52-58 step-up adapter I'll leave them together always. This will prevent thread cuts and misalignmentsCPL usage - It makes the difference even I was expecting a little bit more cutting of the reflexions but for the money spent it's very good. Tested at 90 degres (as all indicate) vs sunlight direction and the stones are visible in the pond due to reflexions cut at water surface. As you increase the angle the more effective it is: it's doing the job! At the beginning you need a little experience till you find the max open and max closed positions (CPL ring rotation) then you play with the ring for effects. I'm looking forward to enjoy this CPL filter furthermore for better pictures.
The adapter arrived as described and dies what its intended to do. Would purchase again if I ever had need for another. Converts from DVI on computer tower to HDMI for my TV.
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
TRIPP LITE 5-Feet Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cable RJ45M/M Red (N201-005-RD)TRIPP LITE 5-Feet Cat6 Gigabit Snagless Patch Cable RJ45M/M Red (N201-005-RD)I got this cable to go between my cable router and my new switch as the router ran out of outputs. Now I have 8 more I got a D-Link DGS-1008G 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X7TRWE/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00)I've noticed less dropout to my(Sony and DVD player)since installing the patch cable and the Gigabit switch. So the cable appears to be working as advertised.
Works perfectly, Yes it does charge my device and transfers files. Great price, Shipped quickly, Recieved in good order. Thanks, Cant ask for anything more!
I've had no problem with Taiyo Yuden DVD blanks. Even though the last shipment arrived in a damaged carton there have been no problems with the product. I've purchased these discs time and time again. Zero defects.
Have 1 and 1.2-TB versions of this product. One failed after 16 mos, and LaCie refuses to even look at it..recommends I buy a new one. The other drive is starting to show signs of failure. Since when are 1TB drive assemblies disposable???
great product. flash is dependable, batteries last (2 AA). Well made. Fits on camera easily and secure.
I got it for my girlfriend because she loved the color. Didn't expect much from a cute little camera, but it amazed me. Great job Canon. Good quality pictures in low light condition.
Like a previous reviewer said, this is a tape with good visibility; the label's orange color attracts attention. It's a 5-star tape, but I docked one star because of Amazon's incorrect specs: the tape sold here is actually only 16.4 feet long, NOT 26.2 feet.
Length:: 1:57 MinsI like to take shots of my family and portraits. I also shoot photos outside and I like how it gets a good perspective of the scenery almost like your eye sees it. The color of the photographs and clarity is excellent. It is a very good lens for fast focusing and low light conditions but it also features the ability for continuous manual focus.I like how when you are shooting a person or an object the focus and clarity are perfect along with the color but the surrounding background is slightly out of focus and quickly fades to a blur. This bokeh is a desired effect that photographers seek and this lens is one of the best at getting that effect.I like that the lens is well made and that it is short and easy to carry and it is also light weight. It is also very good for extreme close ups at a range of 1.5 feet. I am happy with the purchase and I am enjoying the lens and the photos that it is helping me take. I recommend it to you! I put together a short video of the lens on my camera and of a lens hood I use. I hope it is helpful for you.
This machine has worked faithfully in a number of environments and traveled well. My only real complaint is the the aiming of the remote must be more precise than i am used to. I haven't yet read the manual so can't get the display to give me elapsed/remaining play time, but am assuming that it is my ignorance, not the machine's programming.
I needed an extra card for a gift I purchased for my wife at Christmas. This was the perfect product. I am able to swap the card easily from her electronics to the PC using the adapter.
This entire review is predicated on a well-functioning unit without any bugs or glitches. From all of the research I did before plunking down the cash, it was clear that Archos customer service is abysmal for malfunctioning units. Thankfully, like I said, my 605 is working flawlessly.After a few weeks of intense research and peer reviews, I decided that the 605 would be a worth-while investment. In addition to the obvious application of personal video player (PVP), I intended the 605 to operate as a traveling DVR. I am frequently on the road and don't have cable on the TV I watch most often. Access to all of my TV shows and movies was paramount, so I thought this machine was the way to go. Knowing ahead of time that it wouldn't connect by itself, I purchased the 605 with the Generation 5 adapter. In addition to component, composite, and s-video inputs and outputs, the adapter works as a charger. I paid $455 for everything through Amazon, and I'd do it all again.I couldn't have been more favorably surprised. First of all, the unit is easy to use. I am a Mac man, and it's as simple as dragging and dropping downloaded files. As almost all reviewers say, the graphics are unreal. However, what has me most excited is the video playback on a TV. I had a hard time finding extended reviews of the video playback quality, but it's great. I have a Verizon Fios DVR on another TV, and the 605 quality is comparable to that. Granted, it's not hi-def, but those files would be too big anyways. Hooking the 605 up to a TV is as simple as docking it and connecting the cables (I use composite bc of easier access).This is my first review of a product on Amazon. I was so impressed by the customer service and the product that I felt obligated to share my enthusiasm. Listed below in bullet points are more pros (and a few cons) of the 605:PROS:- Simple to navigate- Easy to upload music and pictures (both can be edited via computer or in the unit)- Digitize VHS movies: Once connected to the Gen 5 adapter, you can hook VHS outputs directly to the Archos. So doing, I was able to convert all of my highschool and college football tapes to digital. I have since transferred the files onto my Mac and made DVDs. I know there are VHS/DVD combos out there, but now I don't need one. Awesome.- Great quality when hooked up to a TV- Kickstand on the back is perfect. Some reviewers don't like this feature or prefer a stylus port, but I think it works well. Plus, I have enormous hands and can easily operate the 605 with my sausage fingers- Tons of memory- Everyone says to buy as much memory as you can afford. I am seriously happy that I opted for 160gb over the 80gb. Right now, I have 7 gigs of pics, 11 gigs of music, 30 movies, and 45 tv shows on the 605. And I still have 75 gigs left to play with.- Simple to use this guy as your stereo: I hooked it up to my surround system using composite cables with the Gen 5 adapter. Now, I have access to 11 gigs of music in 5.1 stereo.CONS:- Even though I didn't buy the internet plug-in, I can agree that the web is a little slow on this guy. The content portal is online and free, and it's a wee slow.- The DVR is a little less than OK. I haven't played with it all that much, but I'm fairly certain that you can't record one show while watching another. Also, I was disappointed to find out that I couldn't upload shows from my Fios DVR onto it. I've read that you can with TiVo, and I think that would be sweet. I've had to manually copy my shows. Slowly.- The external speaker is almost worthless. But most people will usually listen through headphones or attach speakers.UNDECIDED:- Haven't bought the web plug-in. Did anyone? Is it worth it?- Haven't bought the Cinema plug-in. This enables mp4 playback. A good amount of files are in this format. The website also claims that you can drag-and-drop DVD files right into the 605 with this plug-in, but I can't find a single review for this online. Any feedback on this?Overall, it's probably the best money I've spent since converting to Mac or buying Flow snowboard bindings. If you're on the fence, take my word for it- it's worth it.
I did a lot of research before buying this player. And it paid off. If you want a good 5 disc player that plays CDR's or VCD's flawlessly? Look no further. I primarily bought this to replace my CD Player which was dying and this full 24bit DAC sounds amazing. The bass defintion compaered to my old Technics is like comparing apples to oranges.THe Video is just as good for a player in this price range. Good features, fast loading, great sound and a good picture. A bit thin on scanning features but so what. The only con I have found, is the drive is a bit loud when playing DVD's. So if your placing it very close to your viewing seat it could be annoying. Remote is fair, could be better. But it's more than usable.I'd buy it again!
The brush is small, compact, and easy to use. The product claims to be "anti-static", yet it seems to create more static. After using the brush to clean the first record, I notice popping sounds and a mild shock as I grabbed the edges of the album to clean the other side. To verify this, I used the brush on a album after spin washing it. Immediately after using the AudioQuest brush....ZAP....static. I now use the AudioQuest brush BEFORE spin washing. This way, I remove all the microscopic dust in the grooves, and then give it a few spins in the wash to remove static. I find that this works better than spin washing or the AudioQuest brush alone. A little time consuming, but my vinyl is C-L-E-A-N afterwards and I can hear the difference. The AudioQuest brush really does get the fine crud and dust out of the grooves that others leave behind. You can hear the difference after using the brush alone. My only complaint is the static issue, but really that is no big deal as long as I spin wash afterwards.
Using this cooler for 3 months on a Core 2 Duo E6850 and it does a great job.... Even overclocked it keeps the CPU cool..... Idle temp runs around 18C to 20C, running OCCT for 30mins. temp. is steady 34.6C.... Building my son a gaming computer and will use the Tuniq Tower 120 again.....!
I loved the concept for this; a pop up screen for my digital camera. Next thing best to a viewfinder, right?Uh, right...so, against all the reviews who said there were major flaws, I bought this.I had this on my camera for *two* days before it broke.The adhesive is crummy, the sides are flimsy, the whole product is nothing less than shoddy. It's a shame, because it's such a good idea. I hope that Delkin can improve the quality if they make another version.
I didn't buy this laptop, but did buy a Vaio Laptop 2 years ago and have to say that their quality just isn't worth what you're paying for. I spent $3000 on my laptop and now have to spend another $500 to get it fixed after only 2 years. The only authorized sony service center is over 100 miles away from me and I live in Los Angeles! And if it's that far from where you live you have spend money to ship it to them to get it fixed and their service prices are so expensive, you're better off buying a new laptop from someone else. So be very wary of buying a Sony Laptop. I've found it's really not worth it. I believe it's just the name you're paying for, nothing else. I think it's better to buy a $1000 laptop and then dump it if it has any real problems, which will probably save you money than to spend top dollar on a Sony and have to spend top dollar on repairs.I'm a disgusted Ex-Customer of Sony.
I like this, it does the job. However, if I was an accountant or someone who had to input a ton of numbers this would be annoying. Every time my computer sleeps it doesn't always recognize it after. Also, the toggling between the computer input and just regular calculator doesn't really work. It says it's on computer, but it's not showing up. I have ended up just using my Mac keyboard. Also, not very handy for a laptop. Maybe for a desktop for portability. It's just OK.
Excellent printer. My experience was good and Tech Support from Kodak was also good. The Kodak name on the back of the prints make it really look professional and the image quality rivals lab prints.
I installed this card in my computer and it never worked for me. I bought it to capture VHS video to my computer to edit and then record to DVD. The VCR would play through the computer but the card could not capture the video. I called manufacturer and, to their credit, told me to send it back. After paying shipping, it just wasn't worth the trouble so it sits in its box in the closet. It is very possible, too, that I didn't know how to correctly configure this capture card. I never hooked up TV to see if it worked or not.
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.
Many laptop computers have edges that are very unfriendly to the palms of your hands. Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro computers are especially poor in this regard.Now I never go anywhere without my Kensington "Comfort Type Notebook Wrist Rest." In fact, I purchased a second one, which travels with me. The original stays at home.All the edges of this wrist rest are soft or nicely rounded. The top is adorned with a thin layer of memory foam to cushion your palms (or wrists, depending on the distance of the keyboard from the front of the laptop, and how much you choose to slide the wrist rest onto the computer).The additional benefit to this rest is that your hands are elevated about 3/8 inch above the laptop, which allows for a cooling effect. No longer will you get sweaty palms from the heat under your hands. I also find typing more comfortable in this elevated position.There is similarly a cooling effect underneath your laptop, as there are venting slots in the underside of this wrist rest. So you need not worry about restricting the airflow around your portable computer.This wrist rest weighs next to nothing, so it's no problem to carry it with you all the time. Kensington makes this thing of some stiff rubber-like material that appears to be very durable. You could have this thing buried at the bottom of your laptop bag or suitcase, crushed under the weight of all your junk and it would survive just fine. (Although the memory foam might take a few minutes to recover.)I consider this wrist rest a great combination of small size for portability and just big enough to provide the comfort you need. My one criticism is that I think the wrist pads should be further apart (by about 1"). Other than that, I'm happy.For the sake of the search engines, I'll mention that this review is for Kensington part # 82051A.
I have this cable installed on a CDA-9856 deck, using a 60GB iPod Photo. The interface completely circumvents everything that is good about the interface on the iPod itself.1. The controls and display on the iPod are disabled when connected the head unit. You MUST use the head unit to control the iPod, and you cannot see information about the currently playing track on the iPod.2. When searching through artists, albums, songs, or playlists on the deck, only one item is viewable at a time (contrasted with 5 or 6 items viewable on the iPod screen itself). This makes it extremely dangerous to browse through your music while driving if you don't already know exactly what you want to listen to.3. One "tick" of the control knob on the deck scrolls through 1 item (artist/album/song/playlist) on the iPod. Scrolling does not speed up as you continue to turn the knob. If you want to scroll through 200+ artists, expect to spend fully 2 minutes or more twiddling the knob. While driving. I can't even begin to describe how frustrating this is.4. There is absolutely no way to speed up the process: there is no fast scrolling mode that skips through 10+ artists at a time, there is no way to scroll by letter of the alphabet, no nothing.5. When scrolling through items, the menu returns to the beginning of the list each time you pull it up. If you spend 90 seconds scrolling to "New Order", then next you want to listen to something by Nirvana, have fun scrolling for another 90 seconds.It's as if Alpine didn't bother to user test this system AT ALL with large-capacity iPods. It's a complete embarassment and I will be returning it as soon as possible.
This is a great replacement cord. Just like the origional one. If I would have known how cheap and easy it was to replace it - I would have got it a very long time ago when it started coming apart!
the quality of the video is more than great. I havent had a chance to test the network capabilities. A little noise like most projectors. Lamp last over 2,000 hours and replace costs 250 dollars. It's heavy there for it is not a good idea to buy itif you plan to take it every where.I bought for work and im planing to buy one for home. there is no need to have lights off to see images on the wall.
I asked a relative and they referred me to Amazon and suggested the Philips digital frame. I am so HAPPY! The picture quality is amazing. It is superior to the other digital frames friends have. The price was good and free shipping. This is definitely the digital frame to buy!
On February 15 I ordered 2 of 256Meg PC100 SDRAM Memory. On February 23 I received 1 of 256Meg PC133 Memory and had to pay $.91 postage due. I sent an email to Justin and he apologized and said he would "rush out the order first thing tomorrow". On March 5 I again emailed that I had still not received the memory and did not receive a reply. Again on March 9 I emailed and again did not receive a reply. On March 11 I telephoned Justin and the phone was not answered. This is a bad reflection on Amazon as well.
I ordered this replacement cable because my first one got garbled up by the vacuum cleaner. Unfortunately, the replacement cable for the 1st generation Kindle does not have the correct USB connector to fit my Kindle. I plan on returning it and trying to go to some stores that carry Kindles so that I can match up the USB end with my Kindle and make sure it fits. What a drag!! Are there really two types of 1st generation Kindle USB cables?
This bag is great. It's comfortable and has a very good amount of storage space. I would, however, disagree with the statement that the zippers are silent. They aren't as loud as your typical zipper, but you can still hear them.
should have looked thoroughly through the reviews from others that say this cable was very unnecessary to connect the ipod to the deck. It would have been a lot better if the cable was a long as an original ipod cable, just so it matches the dark interior of most vehicles. Other than that, there's no major issues with this cable, except it's very short and a waste of 21$
I was happy with this player until it stopped working 8 months after I bought it. Philips will not help as the warranty only lasts 6 months if you have purchased it online. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
I have three camcorders that alternate depending on the event I want to cover. This one is really the one I like the most. First it has excellent resolution that should be expected out of camera of this cost range. My freinds were dazzled once we showed the playback on TV, people asked if it was digital. The battery life is also excellent and so is the quality and rate of charging..takes 1 hour for full charge..and 30 minutes charge gives 2-3 hours of recording. This is quite good for me. The inbuilt light source is good for night shots as well. Really liked it overall.
This product works only with my computer and not in any of my DVD players and moreso, it is very difficult to even set-up and you have to go thru a time-wasting registration process. I trashed it. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND IT AT-ALL to anyone. There is better out there, that works with both computer or DVD players and requires no registration.
I use my Slingbox extensively. I work a third shift job where I watch TV while tethered to the internet/Sligbox threw my Black Berry. Not only do I enjoy my favorite SCFI flicks but I ran my security camera system into the Slingbox so I can keep an on my residence. VERY COOL!
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 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.
Just got this camera couple of days ago and I am very impressed. Comfortable grip, controls and picture quality looks great. It's a good idea to buy an additional (larger capacity) compact flash memory card since the stock 32meg doesn't hold that many hi-res photos. If you only want shots for email / web, the 32meg will probably suit you fine, but if you want good quality prints, you'll need more storage. Pet peave is lack of case and accessories in one bundle with camera. I had to fork over additional $45 for a soft case and charger(inc 4 AA batteries). The charger says to use Canon AA's only - not sure why. Overall great little camera - just could use better product bundle (charger, case, extra flash card).
I've just received my Manfrotto 233 flash bracket from Amazon and wanted to comment definitively on what it can do.Yes, it can be used for portrait orientation, rather cleverly, but it's not a good "switch on the fly" arrangement. This is the only design issue I can object to. The method for swapping from landscape to portrait will also work when it is mounted on a tripod, presuming you have some sort of ball head that allows you to reorient the camera. Shooting handheld in portrait mode is a little awkward but perfectly doable (the flash arm shifts from your left in landscape mode to your right in portrait mode, assuming you shoot with the right side of the camera up).No, there are no instructions (sigh...) but you CAN figure it out. The telescoping end is quite adequately long. You can tilt the flash arm on a double joint both forward & back and side-to-side (with one fastener) as well as rotate it (with a different fastener, the one that extends the telescopic arm.Yes, each of the brass screw thread inserts are double ended, so it can be used with 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch connectors at both the tripod end and the flash head end. You will need a hex wrench in 7/32 inch.Yes, there are a lot of things to tighten down when you set it up, but they seem to stay tightened well.Yes, you can mount the whole assembly onto a Quick Release plate, and then mount that to your tripod head (in case that wasn't obvious, as it wasn't to me when I bought it). I highly recommend that setup.Not sure, whether or not you can mount another Quick Release plate to the top of the unit for attaching the camera. There is a bushing designed to hold a 1/4 inch insert in the right place, and you can remove the direct connection knob it comes with which would otherwise be in the way, but I could not get the 1/4 inch screw from the bottom of the Quick Release plate far enough into the bushing (which seems to have a "bottom") to hold the release plate flat against the bracket. I am assuming that's a "no" and that you have to use the direct connection for the camera instead, but I'm not sure what that bushing is for, otherwise, so maybe I'm wrong.Yes, it can accommodate large cameras. I'm using an ordinary Canon 50D, but there's plenty of available space and I don't see why you couldn't mount a full-size Canon with the extra battery, etc. I don't have one so I can't say that for certain, but perhaps someone else will confirm.Yes, you can pick this up and carry it around. It's heavy, but really not much heavier than the original camera plus flash, though the weight is distributed differently and takes some getting used to. It's sturdy and looks good.Overall, I think it's great! If you have to switch constantly from portrait to landscape, then it will irritate you, but otherwise highly recommended.
I've been using a Linksys 4 port KVM since 2000 and it's been great. The only problem is that there is no USB sharing and all of the connections for keyboard and mouse are PS2. So, I decided it was time to upgrade. After all the research, this appeared to be the product. I was excited to get the unit delivered and open it up. I disconnected the old KVM and hooked up the new one only to find a few big issues. Port 1 had the keyboard working great, but my Microsoft Optical mouse kept blinking red. On port 3, the mouse worked great, but the keyboard refused to function. I powered everything off and reset the connectors hoping that would fix it. Still no go. I even switched out a few of the cables to rule that out. The manual says to make sure you have the latest firmware found on their web site, so I went to their web site and could not find any firmware listed. I even used their search field looking for 'firmware'. One document came up with the term, but no downloads to be found. I called their support line expecting them to be closed on a Sundy, but amazingly enough a gentleman answered. This is what I find amazing - he told me that they do not support multi-function mice and keyboards. Nor do they support mother boards with the Nvidia chip set. I find that amazing because this is a USB 2.0 sharing device and my keyboards are a Logitech corded keyboard and the mouse is a Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue (typical two buttons and a wheel). Not anything fancy. I even tried my old Dell USB keyboard.So, I'm assuming two things: the device was faulty and the guy in support either didn't know what he was talking about or Iogear is putting out junk with pretty packaging. I'm going to back Linksys.
Bought it for a Canon Powershot S3 IS. No problems filming large movies, although I haven't tried to do a 1GB length; up to 400 MB, no hiccups. Works great.Update 8/2008 -- I have found that when shooting photos in continuous mode (maybe after 5-6 shots at max resolution and quality) the camera's buffer will sometimes fill up while waiting for data to be written to the card.
I am very pleased with this product.. no real bells and whistles ... one touch operation..necessary info on display.. I did need to contact support for a file format utility which they quickly downloaded.. the support contact is difficult to find, so here it is (1-203-453-7330)....it does everything I want it to do and then some without a lot of fidilling around....
This is the best remote control I have ever used. It sends the strongest signal, either infared or radio frequency for an instantanious response. The remote for the Comcast DVR is awful. It requires the remote to be directly pointed to the DVR and has a very short range and the box is slow to respond. I bought this remote for the RF capability us use in another room to control the cable box located in the den connected to a second TV in a bedroom. (You can connect your cable box to one TV using the HDMI port and to another TV using the RF (coax) port in another room. You will only get standard defination TV to the second set but this is still sometimes useful.) This remote does that perfectly. What I did not expect was the vastly improved speed and signal strength on IR. It works, even using only the IR signal, pointed in any and I do mean any direction. The response is also instant. What an improvement. Using the RF capability the range is huge. We now use this remote where ever we wish to watch TV as it is so superior to any original remote. This remote sends an IR and an RF signal simultaniously. There are a couple of clicks to switch from one piece of equipment to another but you get used to it quickly. It also has a very nice back light. One of the nices things about this remote is that you can hold it at an angle that is easy to see the buttons and not pointing to the cable box or TV. It also has the codes for every thing I have tried DVR, DVD, Blu-Ray and even working Windows Media Center in my Home Theatre Computer...all the controls. I could not be more pleased. Best piece of gear I have bought in a long, long time. Thanks URC you have done a superb job.
Anthony Taylor's advice is the ticket here. Don't bother with the factory instructions as they are maddening and won't help much if you have security on your network. It took a couple of tries, but everything worked out. I would recommend sticking with one brand of wireless products if at all possible (Linksys vs. D-Link issues haunt my past purchases). After about 30 minutes of goofing with it, I moved it downstairs and have cured my dead spot wi-fi blues. It did not impact my RF Dish Network remote, which is a plus. You may have an easier time setting it up with a cat5 cable vs. wireless.
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.
I have owned these puppies for about three years, and like a fine wine, they just keep getting better. Initially, I was upset was that they had very little bass, but then I realized that a good equalizer effectively solves that problem. Besides, I like classical music, and they are perfectly equalized for it. In fact, the quality is so good that my ear can actually pick up the difference between a lossy audio file (mp3, mp4, etc.) and a lossless file. Now that's quality I can handle! Highly recommended for professional or home use.
Have been using this mouse from 2003 until just this month in 2006 when the right button stopped working and I had to find a new mouse. For the three years of using it, this has been my favorite mouse ever. It is a simple design, and there isnt much extras on it, but I have loved the shape and weight of it. Plus the blue/grey color is pretty sharp looking, in my opinion.I spend a lot of time on the computer gaming and heavily using a mouse. Bigger and heavier mice really can give my wrist problems over extended play periods. This Microsoft Blue mouse was just the perfect size, shape, and weight to not give me any bother at all while gaming. Even though this mouse is getting a bit dated now, and there are better technologies out there (laser mice), if you are looking for a good and cheap optical mouse I would recommend this product in a heartbeat.
This is about the 5th digital camera I have owned and I think that none have compared to the quality vs price as this one. I was a little frightened by some of the reviews but after getting this camera I have taken about 200 pics in the last 4-5 days (learning how to use the different settings) and I am really pleased that I ordered it. As with all new products you buy you have to learn how they work. The more options, the more to learn. I was impressed with the movie quality also in that most cameras do not have that great of quality. I converted the Quicktime to WMA for DVD and they looked great on a big screen TV. The only little drawback I see is the door to the card that I am very careful when opening.I have always carried a couple spare batteries and if you buy a charger and keep them charged there is no problem. This I think is true with all battery based items with a lot of use. I also keep 3-4 extra cards for storage. You don't depend on flashlights and not keep extra batteries or blame the flashlight when it quits.
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 got this monitor along with a keyboard. When I get home I plug my laptop into both and I have a huge screen to do my work on. The colors are terrific, the mouse works seamlessly across the laptop screen and the big auxilliary screen. Wish I had done this a long time ago!
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 was a little skeptical at first with the cables being so inexpensive. Upon getting them I am nothing but please. They are made well and have held up with me unplugging over and over again. I am most likely going to be buying some more soon. Great delivery time.
This is a breathtaking story that looks into the heart of the human condition. As a young girl searches for the person who murdered her brother, she faces the ugly truth about racism, hate, and the evil that people hide away - even from themselves. A novel that has all the tension of a thriller, it also has great emotional depth.This is a book that readers will not soon forget - by a writer that will be around for a long time.
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!
Best lens for everything pictures, it does require you to move around a lot but simple sharp great pictures.
This is a great scanner that produces wonderful results! I have a bunch of film from old travel, plus very old family slides that I've wanted to digitize for years. I finally did enough research and decided on the Epson Perfection V700, even though I tend to lean toward a different brand for cameras, printers and scanners.Once the minor quirks were worked out, the results were amazing! The quirks for me started with the accessories and how they situate properly for correct use. The documentation is nearly worthless so I had to figure out that the film holder frames actually has pegs that go into holes (there are arrows on each, indicating) so once I figured that out, no problems. Since I am not looking for professional level results for the mass group, I am scanning everything in at 600dpi and photos are perfectly clear. Anything that we may want to blow up and print, I will use higher dpi settings but that certainly does take a lot of time as well as disk space.The software suite also seems very comprehensive and well within the needs of the amateur photographer or home user.I gave this scanner a 5 star rating, but put the ease of use at 4 stars due to the poor documentation. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this scanner to all my friends!
My college son loves this. I got him one first, then I bought two more extra....his roommate told him to get this.
When taking still photos using the built in flash on the Panasonic TM900 video camera, reflection from the filter causes a bright smudge in the middle of the image.
As other say, this is a warm product when in use. It works well for me. It was annoying to set it up with AT&T, but ultimately the problems were because of ATT DSL, not this router modem. There aren't too many of this combo out there. I'm glad this one exists.
880 pros: rechargeable battery; activity window; fast help response.cons: 1. buttons small, recessed, as opposed to DNW protruding controls.2. Remote "fixes" recording light after each session by asking, "Is it off now?" On DNW remote, each activity can be controlled separately.3. Even with technicians help, lengthy installation of remote info.4. Double the cost of a replacement DWN remoteVerdict: DishNetWork users should NEVER switch to Logitech 880
I just got this for my ipod video and it works just fine. It moves a little in my cigarette lighter, but that could be becuase my car is a 96 Camry. The unit is fine and the extention piece works well/ One issue with the extention is the ipod will pull it down if you try to extent the unit to the right or left. Overall, I am glad I have this..
This is the third Plantronics that I have purchased. I am quite disappointed in the product. It is very difficult to set up and even after that it does a poor job of amplification and creates a buzz or background. I have tried to adjust each one an am very dissatified.Mike Kidder
I do training for online video conferencing software, as well as create tutorials that require narration. The Senheiser PC 166 produce excellent recordings and deliver quality audio. They come with a USB adapter, which gives me flexibility of inputs. The headset is comfortable. I'm very happy with this headset and it has been well worth the purchase price.
Granted, I am a very amateur photographer, but this lens is amazing. The build quality is great. The photo quality is outstanding. This lens really makes portraits pop, and in low light it really makes the colors pop without having to use any flash at all. I have used the f1.8 as well. There isn't a huge difference in picture quality. There is a noticeable difference in build quality though.If you have the money I would buy this over the f1.8. The f1.8 is amazing too considering what you get for your money.
I believe that when you have to replace a fan and you drop a screw on the floor and it rolls to an unknown area it is fustrating to find it. With all these you don't have to worry about searching for it, just reach for a new one in your bag of tricks or a container where the new ones were placed and your done and worry about finding the other one some other time.
so far so good it works just fine i just got it so dnt hv much to say about it i love so far the cd wrks the radio wrks and everything on it.
After getting the Intuos3 6x8 I had wondered how I could have possibly worked without it for so long. However, there are a few things to consider before getting one;1. Stroke size - even though you may not have the room on your desk for a larger tablet, if you generally draw with long strokes you should consider getting the larger tablet.2. USB connetion - you may want to think about a wireless tablet as this one has to be wired to your computer.3. Do you have to see what you are working with? - Some people may not find this tablet (or any other) too helpful because they can not see on the tablet what they are doing, you have to refer to the screen. Wacom offers a tablet that is also a monitor. You can edit directly on screen which could prove to be invaliable. Altough this type of tablet is conserably more expensive, it could pay for itself in terms of production time and ease of use.Other then that - this product has been a blessing. Although, next time I will fork out the money for Wacom's Cintiq.
Great speakers for the money. I am not a sound expert but they work for me and the price was right.
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.
Pros: Very nice TV, great subtle black look, excellent HD picture, lots of inputs, lots of fine tuning options for better sound and great picture, good price, great stand, Vanns/Amazon was very quick..Complaints: Very poor sound, needs some sort of external help. HD channels are very clear but still bars on the top and/or sides. Need to use the zoom picture size to fill whole screen and lose a little of the picture on top/bottom. All these 16:9 TVs seem to do this. The cable guy said it is because this is an 1080p TV and there are no broadcasts in 1080p yet so nothing fits exactly right. I don't know if I believe this. YellowFreight delivery company said I had to stand in my driveway so they could find my house??? He drove right by, then called up my wife and started screaming. I live in a numbered house on a busy road, very, very easy to find, yellowfreight just blows. Yellow also called me to tell me they would not do anything but lift it off the truck, they went out of their way to tell me how bad their service would be, very odd. Can you imaging if UPS or Fedex worked this way? Remote could be better, has to been dead straight on to work (like most wireless things in this world, it works poorly), get Logitech 550 type.Overall: Great Tv, wouldn't change much, just minor things.
I have had this keyboard for about a year, and I'm very happy with it. It's not quite as silent as I would have liked, but it's pretty quiet. I like a quiet keyboard, especially for work so I can type while I'm on the phone without it being audible. I generally like the feel and sound of laptop keyboards. I hate the desk clutter of typical keyboards; they take up way too much desk space. This one is nice and small.The A4 is pretty similar to a good laptop keyboard, except a bit better in terms of key placement and key motion is maybe a little more than a typical laptop these days. Tactile feedback is good for touch typists. Don't get this keyboard if you like the feel and sound of a regular full size keyboard though.I am a pretty fast touch typist, and I particularly like the placement of most of the keys. Some compact keyboards do funny things like move keys around or make keys smaller. This one is pretty good in general. The Ctrl key is in the corner, the Shift keys, Enter keys, Backspace and Tab are all bigger, as they should be. There are bumps on the F and J keys so you can type in complete darkness if you want.The only compromises that take a while to get used to are the Delete key is kind of small and not quite in the right place, and there's no right hand Ctrl key. Overall though the key placement, size, and feel work well for fast typing.
I had never bought BIC before but everyone raved about them. I don't regret this purchase one bit. They did take a while to break in, but I'll put them up against my polks anytime. They sound fantastic playing vinyl or digital. Highly recommended!
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!!
When I first used this product, it worked fine. About a week into use, it would only work for some of my car speakers. I tried teh raido and cd's, and they worked fine. I am really disappointed with this product.
I had a light like this previously, but it was 5 or 6 LEDs. It put out way too much light. This one puts out just enough to illuminate the keyboard for typing at night. At this price, I definitely recommend it. I bought 2.
The D50 was a Christmas gift from my sister and brother-in-law (nice, huh?). Both my brother-in-law and my niece are excellent photographers and I have admired their Nikon digital SLRs (he has a D400; she has a D70) for a while now and have kept informing everyone that I wanted to get one.I'm quite the amateur when it comes to photography and my brother-in-law thought the D50 was right up my alley. All my former cameras have been the point-and-shoot kind, my last being a little Nikon digital pocket camera. However, I wanted to become more adventurous with my photography and learn about F-stops, shutter speeds, and different lenses. While I'm still in the learning stages, I am very very pleased with this camera.Right out of the box and a few minutes of reading the manual, and you're good to go. I have been experimenting with the different mode settings and have changed out the lens. My very first picture of one of my cats was awesome - the color, detail, and crispness was amazing.While I'm still learning all the features, I definitely recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for an excellent digital SLR. As some others have noted, an extra battery, filters, zoom lens, good carrying case, and flash are extras that you should have. You will definitely enjoy the experience of owning this camera!
This printer prints quickly and efficently, it was easy on toner and was used by one person printing less than 15 sheets per day. The down side is that it is less than 18 months old and the roller is shot, the teflon is gone on one side and it distroys anything I try to print. The cost to repair it is estimate to be $300 which is about a wash for a new printer. I guess it would have paid to get the extended warranty. Although new printers should last more than 18 months.
for under $2 its rlly good and works well. Since every HDMI cable that works is the same quality in terms of picture and audio, this works good. Its also very cheap compared to buying one in stores which would cost at least $20.
I just wanted to tell people that after using TDK CDs and DVDs exclusively for many years with 100% reliability in Sony, Phillips and NEC DVD burners, the newest batch of TDKs I received was extremely disappointing. The new disks look completely different, the scratch resistant "label" side has been eliminated, and the blue dye used on the data side is darker than usual.I did a search on the Internet and found that Imation bought the rights to the TDK DVD brand, and they must have closed down the former TDK factory and consolidated manufacturing. These are purely Imation disks now. My NEC burner had the worst problem with them. It wouldn't burn them at all. I updated the firmwire, and I am now able to burn them, but with mixed results. The burner will often eject some of the blank disks saying they're bad, but will later burn them after closing down and restarting Record Now. However, the "burn" is often not even, with circular differences in color like the rings of Saturn. The Phillips burners don't seem to have a problem with them. I haven't tried the Sony. The disks also no longer carry the "RW" logo (it doesn't stand for rewritable, it is the logo of the DVD+R consortium), so I guess Imation is not a member of the group.Imation also bought the rights to make Memorex, HP, Sun, IBM, StorageTech and Exabyte DVDs, so I'm guessing that all of the disks are now basically the same now.For the folks complaining that CMC Magnetics popped up in their burning software as the manufacturer of these disks, I've been told they make the aluminium blanks in the center of the disks and that a lot of companies buy them from CMC.After being a loyal TDK customer dating back to my audio cassette and videocassette days, I'm now looking for a new DVD supplier because I can't trust these disks anymore.
A few dollars cheaper then it is to buy directly from Microsoft and you have the points added to your account in seconds.
This disk was the worst spent 30$ of my life. It really did nothing other then make me have to go back and reset my settings after the video was over.Just like everything else monster sales, it is way overpriced, and very poor quality.i can't believe they actually produced this video. It should be one of the dvds they hand out at the counter for free, when you purchase something at a store. It isn't worth 5$.The only way I can see this helping anyone, is if you haven't ever owned a tv before in your life. If you have absolutely no idea what so ever the settings on your tv do, then this might help you.If you have ever adjusted the picture settings by yourself before, do not buy this dvd.I would be very embarrassed to either sale, or create a product this poor. I am going to make a post on the polk forums to see if anyone wants it for free, and I will send it to them so they can laugh at me for buying it.
The 10D is an outstanding digital camera. I have been using both of mine for over a year now and they have done everything I needed, when I needed it, wthout a single flaw. I really use the 10D. I have taken over 30,000 pictures with it. I use the optional 2 battery Bg-Ed on the 10D which gives me an easy 400 pictures. The 17-40 Canon Zoom Lens has worked spotlessly as well. Pictures are crisp. Easy manual focus and the auto focus works well even in low light. I like the solid feel of the 10D, especially with the 2 battery pack, and 550EX flash. I shoot exclusively on manual mode so I can't comment on the other settings. Adjusting the flash output, ISO etc are all easy and quick. I have found this to be a very intuitive camera. The viewing screen on the back of the camera is clear and gives me good feedback for adjusting my flashes or hot lights. I use Lexar 1GB CompactFlash cards. And I carry an Epson P-2000 Multimedia Storage Viewer for my back up. The only drawback that I have found has been with a couple of my women friends who have found it a bit heavy. I have not only gotten use to its weight but have come to really appreciate the "feel" of the camera. I can tell you that I will NEVER use film again. With an Epson Photo 2200 printer, iPhoto and my own digital darkroom thanks to Photoshop CS I have everything I need right here at home. For downloading the pictures to my MacIntosh G4 or Powerbook I use a firewire SanDisk Reader. It too works perfectly. So if you don't need the increased megapixal of the 20D I would suggest you consider the 10D. One great camera.
Bag is good quality and serves my purpose of bringing along a digital SLR with lens. Better have a full battery (if it's a rechargable type like mine) because this bag doesn't have too much extra room for things like a battery charger and other small like items. It's basically good camera protection for a short (day trip) camera shoot.
Reviewing memory is like reviewing color, "Is it the right color? yes, otherwise, it's the wrong color!" The memory was very compatible with my Sony VAIO desktop computer. 2GB of memory as stated and the computer saw 2GB as well. Performance noticeably increased. I needed additional memory because I use Sony's Movie Studio to create movies written on DVDs. I went with Crucial because of "peace-of-mind" that it will work as stated without any problems. Works great!
I bought these HD cables along with my 32" Samsung TV from Amazon.The transactions, as usual from Amazon, were handled expertly and the cables are fine.I wrote a separate review on the TV.
Nice, but it should be able to accommodate the unit with the backing set for the bicycle mount.
I had an idea of what I would be getting for $70 and I am delighted to have gotten more than what I had expected. If your only option is stereo output on a headphone jack on your laptop the Matrix surround feature of the Logitech system is actually quite good at playing surround (background) sound on the appropriate speakers. The audio quality is definitely better than what you would expect for $70, but you're not buying yourself a top notch performer. I've got a REALLY good stereo system back home and the two system are hardly comparable.If you're not an audiophile, you want to listen to music (sometimes loudly), and you are looking at this price range I would highly recommend this set.Just FYI: I have been listening to the speaker set for about a month now.
This was a very simple purchase, this item has a great price and It works!!What more do you want?
Ease of set up was most impressive. Clear, rational, straight-forward. Learning curve for the wife and adolescents was short.
The hub does what it says it does...no problems. It makes it easy to connect my laptop or my desktop to all the peripherals by unplugging and replugging one cable.
These cables have worked flawlessly since I got them 2 years ago. Considering the price they are a remarkable deal!
The subwoofer control was frozen and one of the front legs to the subwoofer was obviously damaged. Eventhough a refund was to be given to my credit card, I lost $30 in shipping the defective equipment back. If Amazon desires any further business from me, that return shipping cost of $30 needs to be refunded also.
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 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.
good battery life, nice options.. simple to use.Doesn't have the bells and whistles of a more expensive camera, but it does what it is supposed to do to a high degree of success.
Good quality case, fits well and is compact.
I bought this as a secondary keyboard for those occasions that desk space is at a premium, and I am mostly satisfied. The keyboard does have matrix issues which means characters can become transposed or an extra letter will appear when three or more keys are held down at once or in sequence. This makes using "alt+123" commands for non-standard characters a pain in the rear to get to work correctly.Gamers know this as ghosting, and this makes the keyboard iffy for gaming use. I tested it in a couple games and to be honest I haven't noticed it being a problem. However, MMO players might encounter problems if they use complex macros assigned to multi-key shortcuts. But I don't, so for me this keyboard works great, even when gaming.
I'm happy I bought these headphones. Everything about them is exactly what I wanted from a set of headphones. Comfortable, stylish and great sound. The price was begging me to buy them,so I did. Great decision!
I bought this for my daughter BD, she used it once on that day, and once more the next 3 weeks, only about 3 minute-used, suddenly the Flip stop working, thought it just batteries, changed fresh batt's, but NO LUCK!SHE WAS VERY VERY DISSAPOINTED! NOT-RECOMMEND!
The hand crank on the tripod broke the first time I used it. Called Tiffen to get a replacement since they have a ten year warranty on their product. They said they would send out the replacement part, but after longer then a month I haven't received anything, which I'm sure will be the case until I throw the piece of c... out!!! Also, the camera moves on the tripod when the shutter is pushed. This seems odd since the use of a tripod is supposed to prevent this from happening. Dissatisfied customer. Don't buy if you expect to have the item repaired if it breaks within the warranty period, a laugh out loud ten years, or if your serious about quality. Better make that warranty ten minutes gentlemen!!
I purchased this set on October 7th for 336.99. If the price is now higher be careful because Amazon no longer has a 30 day price protection policy. It is a very nice set and we love it but you might want to wait for the best price. It could be alot cheaper a day later and your stuck with the price you paid!
This is a very good product and the customer service is exceptional. All customers should be treated this way. Thanks Satechi!
Took the suggestion of Amazon and bought this filter for the Canon 50mm f1.8 since the price was cheap. I will never make the mistake of buying a cheap filter again. Unlike other filters I have, the threads were not very good and had trouble getting the filter on the lens. When it was on, don't shoot in low light because it will ruin every photo. I have these green glowing spots on each shot, the internal reflection is not acceptable even on a $75 lens. Sorry Tiffen, I'm going back to Hoya, haven't had this problem on other lenses with their filters.Next time I will take the advice of amazon but look for better quality items. Live and learn, at least it was only $10 I am out cause it will be too much work to try and return it.
Advantages1. Light in Weight - the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens is light in weight compared to the other Canon telephoto lenses . This is a huge advantage for bird photography, easy to maneuver when taking flight shots, not too tiring when trekking.2. Excellent Optical Performance - as a member of the Canon L Lens Series, the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens' overall optical performance is outstanding.3. Fast focusing - thanks to the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), the 400 f/5.6 L internally focuses very fast and very quietly.4. Sharp Images - the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens performs superbly in the sharpness department. Even wide open, the 400 f/5.6 produces very sharp images.5. Good Vignetting Performance - even the corners of full fame shots remain evenly colored without displaying any tendency to vignetting.Disadvantages1. Image Stabilisation - one of the compromises of this budget lens is that it doesn't have image stabilisation (IS). It can still be very successful for "handheld" or so-called "grab-shots" provided that a short exposure time and/or a higher ISO is used. When used together with the high quality EOS DSLR's recently introduced by Canon, this disadvantage can be compensated.2. Water Resistance - another disadvantage of this lens is that it isn't 100% water resistant like its more expensive cousins.ConclusionThe Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM Lens is hugely successful for bird and wildlife photography and especially for flight shots. It offers a good level of performance at a relatively low price.Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
I order these for the office. We go through about a dozen rolls a month. Never have a problem with DYMO brand labels. Stay away from the off brand &#34;works with dymo&#34; labels. The price is way better than Staples too.
Awesome product - awesome price - makes the picture quality look so good. Do not waste money on those expensive HDMI cables available at all these brick and mortar stores. There is no difference between a $100 HDMI cable and these cables worth a few bucks.
Long story short...first radio defective...replacement sent by Sirius is also defective...now Sirius claims 4-6 week delay before shipping a replacement...there is a serious problem with the connector ports...the signal keeps dropping out...The controls are difficult to operate. Do NOT purchase this product at ANY price...
Exactly what you need for a buck, I have a beautiful picture on my set.
I've read over the past reviews and I can tell that they are coming from people that they haven't a clue what there talking about. First, for every person who is complaining about it crashing, freezing, or anything else, i've got news for you. IT'S THE SOFTWARE, NOT HARDWARE, it's either windows, or some realy stupid program you installed. These things happen and just because you messed up doesn't mean it had to do with the hardware.To the person who doesn't think sony makes good cd/dvd-rw's, yes, they do, I have 2 sony CD/DVD-RW drives, and 1 CD-RW drive, and they all work FINE.This laptop is more powerfull then most people I know, and it's not even overclocked, it's got a big hard drive and alot of ram, not to mention DV video imput.The bad side to this laptop, is that sence the proccessor speed is so high, the fan is basicly constantly on, but woopde friggindo, buy a silent one from tigerdirect.com and your set. It's also big, again, who cares. If your looking for something small you can use for traveling then i'd look at some other sony products, they make some pretty small ones.This computer is also the only one I know that can run surreal 64 SMOOTHLY, and anything else I can throw at it.For everybody that thought not having a wiereless card is a problom, if you ever think about upgrading your wireless network, or going to an established buisness, networks are being upgraded and might not be compatable, for those users i'd recomend looking into the installed network card type (being a-g, 8.02GHz and whatever variations there are) and the PCICMCIA slots allow you to use other cards, some that are suped up so you can get up to a mile away and still get connection (avalable in SKYMALL magazine) and perhaps here.Google is a terrific tool, use it, if your planning on buying a laptop don't trust these reviews unless the person knows what he's talking about. For all you having troubble with crashing exc, i've got one word. linux.feel free to e-mail me if you've got other q's, stolen_@usa.com &lt;- e-mail I use to sign up so I dont' get spam on my normal, it may take like 4 days to checkHope I helped
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.
I can use the CDs i burned before I purchased this Player. PHILIPS has a winner here especially at this ... Price. Now I can enjoy my whole Music collect when I am traveling and all on few CDs. Although i have not tried it, this unit will also use CD-RWs which means I can delete and add music as I like to my CDs. And the options are many, shuffle, repeat, all in any combination. You can't go wrong with this one as a New Toy or as a Gift.
I am a school teacher and I have bought three pencil sharpeners this year. This one is by far the best and makes my life a whole lot easier. The blades disengage to let you know the pencil is sharp and it only takes a second. I love it!
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.
pretty fancy & fashionable case, cute metalic color and fits perfect with my little green baby! ;)
I am pretty sure this charger FRIED my battery. It made a weird hissing/ringing noise when it was plugged into both the wall and my phone, which I thought was strange. Against my better judgement, I used the charger anyways and now I need a new battery :/ Dont waste your money.
This is a great clamp for your off camera flash. It will hold an umbrella and can tilt forward and back, moving the umbrella and flash together. It comes with the connectors you'll need if you want to attach to a light stand or even an extra tripod you have sitting around. Versatile and reliable. The only suggestion I have is stick a piece of electrical (or other) tape on the bottom of the metal shoe (where you attach your flash) so the metal doesn't short the flash.Happy shooting.
These cables work perfectly and can stretch all the way across my room. Why would anybody buy one of those expensive cables? I've been using these now for months in a very rough environment and there are no signs of wear on the cable, nothing damaged with the connectors or anything. Save the money and get this brand.
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.
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.
We purchased the Sharp GP22W from Circuit City over Dell, HP, and Compaq because of the price and its features. It had a Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, 512 DDRAM, 4 USB 2.0 ports (SIS), 802.11b wireless, 40GB Fujitsu hdd, 15&quot; sharp XGA, and SVideo Out. However, the LCD was already damaged right out of the box! 2 pixels were bad right in the middle of the screen, not the side or the bottom, but in the middle where you can see it clearly. Also, the sound quality is awful probably because of the onboard sound (AC 97). We played a DVD movie and the sound could not be heard with the volume up all the way. We tried the same movie in my Dell Inspiron 8000 and it was loud, very loud. Be aware that the video card is also part of the motherboard (SIS) with only 16MB of video memory. It should be enough for DVD playback, but it was jerky as soon as I played it out of the box. After turning off some programs, it worked smoothly but I still couldn't hear the sound, only mediocre sound. Overall, I recommend this computer only for basic features such as email, Internet, office word processing, spreadsheets, but not for DVD playback for lousy sound/video card.
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.
This DVD player appears to be a good buy for the price. The only thing I might note is that it does not appear to include the type of cable that allows for the best resolution to be displayed on your TV. (You have to buy that separately.) Instead, it includes a cable that allows for playing a DVD on your television, but only at basic quality. Given the type of person buying this DVD player, it might be better to include the upgraded cable and simply charge more for it.
I pretty much concur with all of the other reviews. This is a great cable for home use mostly because of its price. It gets the job done without being ultra-fancy and still gives a quality image. I would not recommend it for professional usage as said individuals would probably want something higher-grade, but this is perfect for basic use for people who simply want an HDMI cable.
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.
Own mine now for about a year. No problems and picture is awesome! Viewing on a 1080p Panasonic set. I did update the firmware a few months ago and it helped with loading some BD's. Note that some BD disc will be better quality than others. Not the players fault, just the way they compressed the videos.
I have had this laptop for barely three months now and although I bought it used it has not failed me. It is not only reliable it also looks more compact and durable. It has a compact body, it is quiet in operation and provides an awesome audio sound. It doesn't look very modern so people may not like it but I can assure you sometimes it is good to stay with the old-type electronic gadgets. Most of them are more durable than many of the the modern ones. Go for the Gateway 450Rog centrino and you will like it. I highly recommend it
Just what I needed for my HP 14 3/4 " (approximately) wide laptop, and power cord. Exactly what I needed to slip in my backpack computer bag, easy to pull out just the essentials!
This was a good price and it works. It was easy to set up and is noticeably faster than my previous d-link router.
I have had this printer for approximately four years and have had absolutely NO problems with it. It is dependable and reliable. Very efficient. I would recommend it!
I got exactly what I wanted when I purchased this six foot cable for my external HD. It was well worth the purchase.
DO NOT BUY THIS CHARGER!! IT IS NOT AS THE DESCRIPTION SAYS; IT DOES NOT COME WITH THE USB CABLE AND IT IS A FAKE, IT DOES NOT COME IN THE APPLE AUTHENTIC PACKAGING!! THIS COMPANY IS TRYING TO RIP-OFF CUSTOMERS BY PRENTENDING IT COMES WITH A USB CABLE AND HOW IT IS AN AUTHENTIC APPLE PRODUCT BY SELLING IT FOR $30, THE PRICE OF A REAL ONE FROM APPLE'S WEBSITE WHEN IT IS ONLY WORTH 2-3 DOLLARS!!! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
Copier works great as a mobile copier or even at home if you don't make many copies. You would not want to use it as an everyday copier because the toner costs more than the copier.
The product never came. I paid more in the shipping than the actual product and it never arrived at my place. Very dissapointed.
I have several CD cases, and this is my favorite; I'm here at Amazon to buy my second one. The CD slots are easy to see through (unlike some I've seen) and they don't flop around after a week, like so many others. The case itself is dead solid, but small enough to stick in a large purse or attache. I'm amazed how inexpensive these are! An excellent buy.
First, read the manufactures blurb about this camera. Then come back here.Well...sounds pretty good "don't it". And it's all they say it is...EXCEPT if your children MOVE (and mine do) the picture is so blurry it's useless. SOoooo I read the manual for the THIRD time aaaaaand tried all the "Auto" settings and adjusted for all the lens settings and mixed and matched this set of settings and that set of settings and after each of the set of user friendly setting up of the settings.....It produced much better results in as much as the flash seems to answer the question of blured pictures. This camera is for the begining Digital Photographer. It is NOT your "Point and Shoot" solution.I own an MX-2700 a great little camera for it's day (minus the flash)...but side by side (and I whish there were some where on this site to do that) the S3000 is far superior to the hot spot riddled MX-2700 but the 2700 didn't pick up blinking eyes. Fujifilm...back to the drawing board...one...more...time. Oh...and the delay? The pits!Price: Pretty good is shoped out.Software: Fagetaboutdit. ONE GIANT ADD. For the entry level user only.Suggestion: The S3000 was a challange to my time.If you're not into the art of Digital, pay a little more (or less) and move on to another product, Fujifilm or not. I like this battery chomping pixie, now having "mastered" it's settings issue... If this is an example of the "Digital Camera" wars you may have to move into either the upper or lower end of the offerings depending on your wants and needs.Addendum: I found this to be a stiking experience of interest.:Worked great -- for a month, July 7, 2003Reviewer: Nicolas Martin (see more about me) from Indianapolis, IN United StatesThe FujiFilm cameras seem like an exceptional value with excellent features, but how reliable is the xD card storage medium? I purchased the 256 MB card and it worked just a few weeks before it began to malfunction. When it was inserted into the Alladin kiosks, now at many stores, it had to be reinserted again and again. Then when the pics are printed they are too dark. Apparently one of the metalic contacts has become damaged. Upon close examination it appears far to easy for this to happen. Given the many removals and insertions that may be required using the xD card it seems less well constructed than rival cards. Sadly, this also impacts the usability of the camera. When I contact Fuji, I find a knee-deep phone menu with plenty of deadends, and the customary "due to unusual call volume ...." message. I've received no response to the email or voicemail messages I've left. I'd be less likely to buy a FujiFilm digital product after this experience.
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.
I've owned this printer for many years [2006] and still love it. Thankfully HP still makes ink cartridges for it.Fingers crossed it doesn't give out because I don't think they now make them like they used to.
These binoculars are great. They are a bit larger than I expected, but that's my own fault for not reading the dimensions in the description. I originally purchased these for use at hockey games, but they're too large for that. Instead I'll use them for viewing wildlife, etc around the house. I just watched a coyote having breakfast and then roaming through the field. Without the binoculars, I woulod have lost sight of him a lot sooner. I'd highly recommend these binoculars, but make sure you are aware of their size.
I've had this turntable for about a month and a half now, and I'm actually pretty impressed. I didn't spend a lot on it so I didn't expect it to be that great, but the sound is definitely above par for the price range. I have it hooked to my computer via its on-board RGA cable through my computer's 3.5mm direct line-in jack so I can listen to it whenever and rip my records, and it sounds great.My only problem with it is that the on-board equalizer, something I'm not a huge fan of, is the only way the records are even listenable. Without the equalizer, even with my system and audio deck on full volume, is still only barely audible. But the equalizer doesn't seem to distort the sound at all and it works so I can't really complain.Overall, you really probably can't do better for the price.
great picture quality, awsome for gaming, amazing HD quality but the sound tends to switch between mono and stereo during movies and tv shows. a little box shows up in the corner of the screen but not sure if you can turn that option off.
Yes, is a beautiful gadget, it's light and affordable, but, at least my specimen, is almost useless.Why?I have to change batteries every 2 or 3 photos or every 15-30 seconds of recording movie. And if you don't illuminate with a 1,000,000 candles light (literally, I did it) you wont be able to record any indor movie. And, if the batteries are very fresh, I mean really fresh, and you are able to take a picture, every snapshot will take almost 30 seconds to record in a 512 Mb card, so forget spontanity.I didn't expect for this price major brand quality, only to have an always handy device to record some short movies of my daughter, but this is ridiculous.I do not return the item because I'm out of country....
This is a great little camera with lots of features for the price.It is easy to use and handle. I love that it can take regular AA batteries, that can be very convenient! Canon is a reputable company and once again they've made me happy!
I bought the TomTom GO 720 because my job has changed and I now have to travel to places that are unfamiliar. I can honestly say that my GO 720 has saved me hours of frustration. I can now go confidentely anywhere my job requires and I don't worry about getting lost. My GO 720 is worth every penny and I don't regret buying it for one second. The automatic updates are great.
Excellent 720p LCD TV, easy to set up, unexpectedly good sound. I do not feel the need to buy speakers. It is equivalent to a 20" on 4:3 ratio.pictures are great. Looks great, can be used as PC monitor and does not overheat.I cannot find anything wrong.
i think this is a good product reason for no 5 stars is the fact it seems cheap. but other than that its nice it works and it was cheap.
I have been using this cable for over 1 year now and have not had any problems with it. Good HDMI cable.
This cable was delivered within three days of ordering and came via first class mail. It was double packaged and both gold-plated terminals had plastic protectors.I connected the cable between my blu-ray player and my HDTV, and up popped a great picture. The cable had to wind through a group of other signal cables and there was absolutely no cross talk, indicating that the shielding and twisted pair are doing their jobs.I would highly recommend this cable and this vendor.
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..
Plenty of room for books, laptop and lunch. Sturdy handle, easily retracts and extends. Rolls smoothly. Water resistant material, great color.
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!
Ive had this mouse for about 3 months now and I must say it is terrible. The roller semi works and the laser often lags quite badly. What I really like about this mouse is the shape, it fits in my hand perfectly. The zoom button thing is very useful, the forward and back button are convenient, and the search button is awesome. But if the laser and roller dont work well, whats it worth? 2 stars is the answer.
I got this cable for less than $2 and it does a fine job.I will not say that this cable has the highest build quality.Nonetheless, it has gold plated connectors and the video quality when I viewed my laptop screen on a TV was impressive.Highly recommended!
This is for my husbands wii games. We seperate them so kids will not mess up his games lol. It was inexpensive and keeps games tightly in space
Nice design and good looking. (Although not yet stylish as Canon Elph's.) Good battery life but the extra battery costs a lot. You can't put in AA batteries in this one.Average image quality indoors. Good outdoors. Slow to focus and has annoying shutter lag. No manual features and many photos need to be tweaked in photoshop. Video mode is junk.Uses propreitary xD cards, just another way for Fuji/Oly to rip off consumers. What was wrong with standard SD or CF cards? Imagine the chaos if every manufacturer used different memory cards.Back to the camera, its a good attempt by Olympus but still way behind Canon, Sony, Pentax, Nikon and Minolta. This camera has nothing special warrant this high price tag.
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
Works great. I had some difficulty the first time I set up my dad's. I had no problems in setting up mine when it came. I had them both set up in under 10 minutes each. Note of advice to everyone...when setting up the first time and typing in your model numbers...type them in EXACTLY as they are on the unit you are trying to control. Don't replace dashes with spaces and vice versa, etc. It will make the setup of the remote much easier and nicer. I made the mistake of putting in a space in the model number of my dad's satellite DVR box and it caused me 2 hours of headaches. You'll know when it works properly by not asking you to go get your remote and push the buttons on your existing remote pointed at the bottom of the Logitech 880 remote to "learn" the commands for your devices. Trust me on this!! Other people have said that when they start tweaking some things work and some things don't. I had the same exact problem until I just started over and paid attention to the model numbers. It made all the difference in the world. For those that think, "Hey, I can put in my model numbers right...I'm not an idiot!" Really? Double-check yourself. You might be surprised like I was. Also...if you have a satellite or cable box that does PVR like mine does(recording to the unit directly without the use of a VCR) leave the PVR option blank. The system will know if you should have the funtionality based on the model number. I assume this is to be used if you have a separate box to perform the PVR option like a Tivo unit.
This is a fantastic potrait lens. It is affordable, and it gives you some great photos.
Awesome cradle. Works better than expected and very low price at Amazon.com.
I just got this, and I gotta say the hookup was simple, and the reception is amazing. I came over for Howard, but I gotta say, this is far and away better then XM, which we had in my wifes car. I am getting the boombox as well, so I am eager to listen at home
I have used the DVD Express 2.0 for 2 weeks now and have been very pleased with the results. I have backed up approximatly 10 hours of home videos using both Capture Wizard and Video 7 SE and have not had any problems with lock ups of the software. I have the DVD Express plugged into a ADS Tech USB 2.0 card and have captured up to 2 1/2 hours worth of 720 by 480 mepeg 2 video at 9/mbs. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is that the Video 7 SE software that is included is limited in its function. I would recommend this product to anyone for analog capture.
This is a really nice radio, But, It eats batterys and there is no recharger for it. Stay away from this unit unless it is going to sit and never get used.
I bought my Sharp AM-900 in mid-2005 -- hey, that's five years ago! It still prints and copies pretty darn well. I am an income tax preparer so I do a lot of printing/copying. I am still using the same PC with XP OS, so no problems with updating drivers. The toners cost more than I want to spend (over $100) and I cannot find cheaper probably because it is not a popular cartridge. It has had some issues: (1) Squealed like a stuck pig -- resolved with careful application of WD-40 using straw onto random rollers. (2) I needed to purchase 'distinctive ring' to get the fax to run on the same phone line. (3) Unit stops if it decides you need new toner; can trick it for a few tries by taking out the cartridge and rocking it. (4) I now have streaks along paper margin (after five years!) and don't know what the problem is -- maybe I need a new drum unit? There is no directions for opening the machine for cleaning other than what's visible.-- if anyone knows if the drum unit will fix this, please let me know... everything looks clean inside...
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Everything is excellent about this laptop, but the SPACE ON HARDDRIVE IS NOT 80 GB!!! It is 68 GB, and arrives with so much stuff on it, there is only 57 GB left. That's when I have not installed anything yet.
I like this wireless AP a lot. I've used it for a couple different situations thus far, but it is usually my main AP for my home network.The different modes are majorly convenient as there were times when I needed a wireless client/adapter card, but didn't have one with me. I just happened to have this AP along with me and configured it for client mode and I was suddenly able to get online. Amazing convenience!The setup and upgrade and configurations aren't the easiest thing to get right away, especially if you are a novice at wireless networks. Although I found once you are up to speed on the terms and how to get around the interface you will really notice the ease of use this actually has.
I purchased this tv back in June it has the best picture quality that ive seen in this price range i saved about $700 over circuit city hey no tax and no shipping cost.Just a note to Michael Barry from NYC who didnt like this tv. You have to have an HD signal coming into this tv first of all. Second call your cable company they should give you a HD coverter box, and spend the money on the HDMI cables (pricy but worth it, i paid $120 ea. and i needed two), i also bought a Monster clean power box to filter the signal and stop any further types of interferance.Your picture will look blurry and not clear if you just screw the coaxil cable into the back of this tv and watch non HD channels, in my area for example all of the major networks brodcast in HD and they still brodcast in analog to, for example ABC in the regular signal is channel 7 and to watch ABC in HD it's channel 707, my HD channels are in the 700's. These tv's are not like the old tv's we are use to when we just screwed the cable in the back and that was it. The HD signal is the fuel that makes these tv's go.
I got this from Amazon because I didn't want to have to spend a whole $20 for points with Microsoft. This way I could get $10 code without having to buy 3 cards. Plus I didn't have to leave the house!
It works well as advertised with my new Casio CTK-2100. I am very happy with the price I paid for it. Durability is the only question. If I am not happy, I'll back to change the rating.
I got this DVD Player for Christmas and like the small size and light weight. It is extra easy to move betweeen TV's. However, it freezes up and won't work very often and skips on DVD's that otherwise work perfect on my other players. Don't buy unless it is the cheapest one you can get and you do not mind a 40% Reliability rate.
All I can say is that this is an amazing camera. It does everything you'd ever want to do and the picture quality is great. I just did a panarama and it's so cool, it connects all the pictures together for you. Very cool camera. You should how ever buy some rechargeable batteries and a larger compactflash card.
Hooked up in less than a minute. Works great. Only time will tell if this is really high quality. Housing is plastic and it feels chincy, but it works and there is nothing to do - no switches, buttons, etc. Just use the mouse or use the trackball, whichever is more useful for the app I am using. Purchased a cheaper Y-adapter cable which did not work at all, so I am very happy with this item so far.
It is awesome! I love it. It is a PDA with GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. I think the only other thing I could ask for would be phone capabilities. I know it has Skype, but you don't always have wi-fi available.It easily can synch movies and music from the Windows Media Player. I could download about 4-5 hours of Tivo shows onto the Pharos in probably an hour with the conversion.It is small, light, and has a good screen size for reading pdfs, documents, etc...It does have it's annoyances for me.1. Bluetooth headset does not work for Skype. You have to use the plug in earpiece.2. The Ostia POI database is not nearly as intuitive and helpful as say a Garmin product.If you are going to spend $400 bucks on this product, I would suggest spending another $10 on some screen protectors.Edit 12/01/08:Well it finally died on me and to fix it is going to cost $220. I talked to pharos and they made it seem like they knew exactly what the problem was, so I'm guessing it has happened to more than one person. The problem was it would stop powering on, it would turn on for about 10 seconds on boot up, but then the screen would go blank. It was still running, because I could hear the alerts etc, but the screen would not display anything.
I bought a set of these 8/10 years ago when they were the newest model and they were great. The cord is just the right length that you can use them comfortably on just about anything but a TV. The sound quality was great right up to the day I broke them. And best of all they're WAY durable. I'm murder on headphones since mine go everywhere with me. In the time I've had these I've gone through 2 dozen or more spare sets (one of which was also a Sony) that were only used when I couldn't find these, and they only just broke a few weeks ago. I've been hunting for another set of these specifically since then.
For me, buying an LCD flat panel was revolutionary. For far too long I had an old fashioned monitor dominating my home office. Something so big that throwing it away may well have brought about an unnecessary hernia operation. What a joy to unpack the ViewSonic. As someone who does a lot of word processing, I treasure this monitor's ability to spin so that it can be seen from both portrait and landscape. Seeing the entire page you are writing is such a simple idea, yet in 20 years of computing, entirely original to me. The software is one-click installation and designed for techophones such as myself. To pass back and forth between portrait and landscape, you literally just turn the screen, right click, pick the angle, and there it is. Whole process takes less than five seconds. The colors also seem strong and accurate, fine definition. Money well worth spending.
It's a great value, and with fast shipping! Even though I found out I didn't need it for my original purposes, I decided to keep it anyways for the future
I needed an external drive with a firewire connection in that my computer does not have a USB 2 port, and USB 1.1 is painfully slow in backing up data.I backed up my entire system after reformatting the driveto NTFS in just seven minutes. So far it's reliable and fast. I do turn it off when not in use.Would not hesitate to buy another if the need should arise.
I have had my printer for about 4 years and it has been a true work horse. I work as a full time illustrator and I love the quality and color or the prints. I print a lot and it has been very faithful. I am only afraid it will stop working soon as I have used to so much, or that HP will stop supporting the ink. I love that it only has two cartridges one color and one black. I am not looking forward to having to buy a printer that uses 6-8 cartridges. You can buy extra large tanks of ink which I love since I print large format all the time.Great printer!
Needed this to split a cable and go only 6 feet to a separate device and it immediately destroyed the signal to both the short and the longer cable. I read the reviews here and took a chance....wish I didn't....
Assuming that spending the bucks on a memory reader isn't going to cause any heartburn, you won't be disappointed by the USB Flash Memory Reader.Essentially, what you are buying is speed. The USB Flash Memory Reader is fast, fast, fast. I've experienced a screaming 25-50X improvement! Transferring jpeg images files from my Nikon CoolPix to my Windows laptop previously took many minutes via a serial cable connection. Comparable transfers now require just a few seconds.The USB device is plug-and-play and pretty funky looking (think: iMac cool). The drivers for Windows and MacOS are available.CAUTION: I'm told there are unique technical issues surrounding the Diamond Rio MP3 Player's proprietary audio files.In summary, the USB Flash Memory Reader will satisfy your need for speed! (Well, at least, temporarily.)
This tv is perfect for someone who wants to save a little on money and still get a good plasma tv. The only drawbacks that I have found so far is that there is only 1 hdmi connection and the remote is very basic. The picture quality is outstanding for 1080i/720p and it is very sharp from any distance or viewing angle.
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 17mm 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.
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.
I am working with one of these 720's every day since 2.5 years and I think based on my experience that the 720 is one of the most beautiful and versatile camcorders ever built by Sony
Though Canon XH-A1 has a very good capability with low light situations, some videos may come up a little grainy due to lack of luminance. I decided to buy this video light expecting an improvement on my takes. I am not much active doing videography these days; this is just a hobby for me. It works OK and helps achieving a better picture quality on your video. The only flaw I found was with the plastic enclosure which gives the impression it may break at any moment. The battery is a little heavy; so you have to be careful with the extra weight on your camera. Up to now it works fine.
I have been using it for the last one year! The sound quality is pretty good and clear. It serves my purpose.Update (9/12/12): The headphone still going strong after almost 2 years of use!!! Worth every penny!!! Yes, I have had to put tapes around the chord at places where it seemed it could snap. But come on, look at the price!
Have printed about 60 or 70 pages so far and has worked well. Only thing is that is sounds rough when printing like something not quite within factory specs.
I ordered two Canon black and one color inkjet cartridges on Sept 18 and got them in two weeks by seperately shipment. It's good quility. I like it.
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.
The keyboard functions great and the size is really good. However, the enter key is 1 key placement further over than most keyboards and that is really hard to get used to. I may try to find a way to reprogram a key so it will function as the enter key.
Well... At first I thought that the whole 'cable' thing was just a way for the sales guy to take even more of my money. Then I bought a little cable. And another one, slightly more expensive. And I started to believe...So I bought a more expensive cable, an Oehlbach XXL series II. Wasn't bad. And then I thought: well, quality is still increasing, so why not go for it? And I bought these.They're wonderful. They make my sound sound spatious, detailed, organized, democratic (i.e. they give all instruments a voice) and just simply wonderful.Amazing. My music has never sounded like this. And now I'm considering upgrading to the Colorado. How wild can you be?
As a casual and budget photographer, this is a great deal flash for dslr especially Nikon dlsr's. at first I was looking at the sb-900 and i did want to get it first since it's look more durable, but i did some review search between the 600,800 and 900 and most people especially on budget, likes this 600 one better, and it came to my mind since i'm just a beginner, why not try cheaper flash first then upgrade later if needed? so I bought this flash and been using it for couple days and it amazes me how the flash makes pictures look like taken by a serious pro photographer. I love this flash! probably don't need to upgrade for a while. Great flash for the money! I suggest using nickel metal hydride batteries or the one they called NiMH 2000-2500 mah. I used some alkaline and lithium but they die faster after just a couple pictures. so yeah get a NiMH batteries and charger for $10-20 bucks.
I'd like to say this computer was great for 12 months. Then just as my warranty expires, the computer wifi disappears and after countless hours with HP tech support, I still don't have it work. Google Hp tx1000 wifi or motherboard and you'll see they use bad parts. PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM HP because they computers are horrible and will have you very upset.
I used this with my new Sony Upscaling DVD player (DVP- NS77H) to connect it to Vizio TV. I experienced a significant improvement in both picture and audio quality.Can't beat the price too.Highly Recommended.
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.
While i hear all teh best about this camera my very first impression is that upon opening its its already missing Parts Mainly the stereo headset. if i cmpany cant get it correct at the plant than im not interested it.
It is comfortable to use, does the job, and I am hoping it lasts longer than the others I had.It is now a year (plus) later, and I would like to add that it is TERRIFIC! Does everything that I need it for....and is lasting well beyond what I originally had thought. Highly recommended.
I have the Scousche kit for the Mazda Tribute and it doesn't include the bracket for supporting the rear of the receiver that this kit has. I bought this whole kit just for that part. I can tell that this kit is very sturdy although I can't really test it out in my car, but the rear support bracket is very sturdy. I do wish however that Scousche would include that part with the Mazda Tribute kit or sell it by itself.I am using the rear support bracket to mount my new double din radio (Sony XAV-64BT) in my Mazda Tribute 2003. It fits perfectly, I'm quite pleased.
This is exactly what I was looking for! small, strong, durable, every imaginable angle between 0 and 90 (it's not flimsy at any of the angles), and best of all, I don't have to remove my iPad from my portfolio case to use it. oh, and super cheap too of course.Highly recommend...one caveat, because of its shape, it's not the best for propping things up on your lap or a soft bed, but I solved that by always carrying around a clipboard for those instances. Having a clipboard in my bag takes almost no space in my bag and also adds a little more protection to the iPad while in transit.great buy!
i got this for when i was living in a home with very little space but wanted to take advantage of the free cable TV that came with my internet connection. the image quality is perfectly sufficient and the look of it is just adorable. the fact that the controller looks like a ladybug just kills me.
This remote is awesome, what used to take me 5 remotes is down to 2 (I still need 2 only because my Playstation 3 requires a bluetooth remote). Setup was fairly easy and took about 20 minutes. My wife has been extremely happy with the remotes ease of use, the activities option is her favorite, no more figuring out how to get the receiver setup to watch DVDs!!!
I love this camera so much! I bought this camera in hopes to improve the quality of my art photography, and for such a small price I am stunned by it's quality. People who have viewed my art in the past have commented on how great my pictures have improved with this camera. And the features on it are beautiful. Every picture is so unique with all the functions for each picture. It's my favorite camera I've owned so far, and at this price, I know I've made the right choice. It's so easy to use, and the software it comes with is wonderful, and gives so many photo enhancing options as well!
got it cheap, and great product. I would highly suggest this to anyone. it works great with a 30gb 5gen IPOD and it works amazing. gives enough space for charging, and headphones are easily in usable. GREAT DEAL and PRODUCT
I purchased my first USB adapter as an add-on when I bought my daughter a desktop computer about six months ago and am a true believer in this simple solution for connecting new and existing systems to a home or office wireless network.USB alternatives like this have made wireless desktop and notebook cards obsolete. You no longer have to crack the case or install and configure new drivers ... it can't get any easier! And if you get a new system or want to enable another, it's as easy as disconnect, connect and go.I would especially recommend this model for those who already own or are considering Linksys wireless-G networking products such as a router, range expander or print server since they are designed from the ground up to be compatable with each other. Having the most up-to-date operating system software and service packs installed is always a good idea, too.If you don't, that doesn't mean you should expect to have problems, nor should it discourage you from making a purchase. And be sure to read all the other product reviews to learn from the experiences of others, both good and bad.
To sum up: This is a great camera for its price, and more.Overall: I got this gem in June and felt tempted to join the raves right away, but then I decided to wait for the impending trip across Argentina. I used it from the Andes to Iguaz&uacute;, in cloudy, rainy, sunny weather; in freezing cold and on hot days; in the desert-like mountains and in the spray of the Iguaz&uacute; Falls.This is one rugged camera which offers great features, especially if you are used to Canon products: I had the A-1 and still use the EOS 500N and found it supremely easy to get into the groove of this camera, in fact, this very reason won me over compared to the Sony P-50 and the Olympus D-510. I won't bother you with repeating the features, you can look them up any day on the Canon website. Remember though, the video capability is nice, but you can't turn the videos 90 - I have to watch my Iguaz&uacute; sweep with my head on my shoulders... And the artistic options like B/W or Sepia (the 1900s style) are definitely cute.Also, other than many guys on this site, I consider myself a dedicated amateur and DO use all the extras and gimmicks of this camera.Battery: As is common knowledge, plain batteries won't do it. I got the Amazon Kodak set plus the Olympus charger and batteries, and there is no problem even though theoretically you are supposed to use 1600 mAh only: these have 1700 and 1850 mAh respectively (and I'm charging the 1850 Kodaks in the 1700 Olympus charger); no sweat. The new rechargeables lasted me a day of heavy picture-taking, but they seem to last longer with time. If you use it now and then, we are talking weeks and months, it might even be smarter to use standard batteries.Lens: Just great, the optical zoom equals SLR 38-105mm, which gives you many options. Forget about the digital zoom, you can do that with software on your PC.Memory card: Obviously, the 8 MB card that comes with it is a pathetic joke, but hey, do you expect your SLR camera to come with a stash of films? For a holiday, I'd recommend two cards of 128 MBs each, this gives you about 270 pix at highest size/resolution. Remember that opposed to a conventional camera, you can sit down every night with a beer/wine/cocktail/mineral water (delete as appropriate) and delete the failed shots, so you'll need a lot less takes compared to 35mm films.Card reader: Frankly, if you're not a professional photographer or terminally ill, why bother with one? I downloaded a 128 MB card in about 10 minutes, which means 135 perfect pix or about 4 secs each, or more at lower quality. Win XP seems to be even faster. And how often do you need to download that amount?Exposure: Here's the downside - if it can be considered such at this price. The camera will always lighten up the dark spots in your picture as opposed to a SLR which will find a compromise. This resulted under hazy conditions in plain white skies. Then again, you can fix this with the exposure meter by changing it to -1 or less.If you want to see examples, check out the pix at Webshots (User: chileno66, not all are with this camera!).If in doubt, don't hesitate: This is one great camera in its range!
Like so many people I have used and liked duct tape for years, but in many situations I need something that doesn't leave a sticky mess. This is surprisingly strong, sticks better than I had hoped and comes away clean. I used it on my split tractor seat and its held up fine.
With traffic on networks increasing and new devices being regularly added, you need a network switch that will not only cope with your current demmand, but will also be futureproof. The FS728TP does all that. With power over ethernet it can provide power to voice over IP phones on your network, remote webcams, etc therefore removing the need for local power sources for them.This really is a switch that suits all users - from the basic user this is effectively plug and play - just connect your devices and it works out of the box. With other more advanced features such as QoS, SNMP, Web based configuration & DHCP it offers plenty of configurability for the more advanced user as well.All in all, this is a great value for money switch with the performance and reliability that Netgear are known for. A highly recommended product!
Takes great pictures. NEVER SHIP THROUGH USPS though.. Took forever!!! The camera body and lens perfect condition along with the bag. Thanks!!
I received the camera almost a week before it said I would. I was so happy that I got it so early because I was going to a music festival and wanted to use it really bad. I got it only a day after I bought it and everything was great. I got the camera and loved it! It had great zoom. It focused fast and took great pictures. The only thing I noticed was that when you take a picture, the camera focuses on what is closer, and I couldn't figure out how to focus on what I wanted. It works really easy and is great for begining photographers and children, as long as they are careful. I was so grateful to amazon.com because I bought it at less than the manufacturer and didn't have to sacrafice quality or service. Thank you Amazon.com!
I have put away my old wallet and converted to this Palm leather case. My old wallet size is about the same as my Palm Vx in this leather case (but without a lot of junk I used to keep in my old wallet). The rubber spine that holds the Palm Vx in place seems like it could tear if you frequently remove the unit from the case. I just leave it in the case and fold the flaps back for hot-syncing.TIP: I find that it's best to slide the Palm Vx in the case so that the screen faces the flap without the card holders. If you put it in the way shown in the picture, your screen may get scratched from any credit cards you might have in the holders.I wish they put a transparent ID card holder in this case. That's one thing I miss. It would also be nice if they had sewn in a spring-loaded mechanism that snaps the covers shut or open so that you wouldn't need the leather strip and loop to keep it closed.Overall, it's a nice slim design that keeps the bulge if your pocket to a minimum.
This is the second version of this camera that I have owned and it is easy, inexpensive and takes great pictures to boot. I travel all over the world with this thing and everybody wants to buy it from me!
Bought at Walmart because I wanted something to broadcast to my radio, bad idea. Almost never works unless its a couple inches away from the antenna. DO NOT BUY THIS!
Always write and with excellent quality. This is a fantastic DVD if compatable with your recorder. Product came quickly and boxed very securely. Thanks
Worked okay for a very short period of time...Unit quit working after about 60 days.Not real happy with this purchase.
I could not be happier with this screen. I have now had it for nearly a year, and it has been problem free. I used to just project on a white wall, but when I found this screen at this low price, I decided to give it a try. The reflectivity is much better than just a white wall which results in a brighter picture. I have never had a problem with the screen going up or down. I have always been gentle with it, not pulling hard. I can not say to how it would stand up to someone pulling on it hard regularly. There are two screw holes for mounting this. I have mine flush mounted to the wall and it was extremely easy to do so. I have taken it on and off the wall on different occasions (most recently when I repainted the room). It has been easy to do so. I would expect that if someone wanted to use it in multiple locations they would just need screws mounted in the wall at both locations and then it would be easy to grab up and take to the other location and be set up in minutes.
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.
This is my second harmony remote. When they are working they are great, but each one is dead in a year. The 880 after a year stopped charging, problem with the cradle. I am now in the customer service merry go round waiting for them to get back to me with a solution and I have waited 3 days for the promised response that they said would come in 4 day. Hopefully they will send me a new one. The contact points on the remote and base station wear out and the unit eventually fails to sit right in the base so that is charging. I won't buy another of this company's remotes. Nice idea, just no longevity.
The product is excellent in terms of price and value. It was easy to program the remote and is very user friendly. It does everything what is mentioned in the manual. I liked the device and made my life easy
Product was received in a timely fashion; am very pleased with this Targus Mouse thus far. Works perfectly with my Studio 1745. Product arrived in good order.
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 purchased an 8 GB Corsair drive in 2007. It has the thick rubber coating. It worked quite well for over a year. I did not do a lot of heavy use, but maybe three times a month I used it. Speed was adequate it seemed. Some USB slots it would not fit into because the rubber is too thick. I carried it in my pocket all the time.After about 14 months it suddenly stopped working. Dead. The computer tells me to reformat it, but I have chosen not to destroy the data in case some day I figure out how to get it off.I will purchase another brand to replace it.
At first this was a great product and fabulous sound plus charging. But after a couple of months of usage it just quit working. I think the connector needs to be beefed up a bit.
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.
This DVD player is workaholic.The resone I gave it 4 stars, because after long use the hing for the screen brook off.
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!
I just bought the Canon 8600F replacing an older Epson. So far very nice-there is a learning curve. The Epson in 'Auto' mode will straighten pictures that aren't 'exactly' laid perpendicular on the platen. I don't see this function -so far, on the Canon. Does anyone know if it has that capability? Very handy if prints aren't laid exactly straight.Thank you in advance.
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.
This is a great stand. It is compact, rubberized in the right places so it does not slip, adjustable for multiple angles depending on the situation or condition. It is priced well. Highly recommend 5 star in my mind.
I have owned a plantronics hands free set for three years, it is the most relable phone I use, has a very generous range and except for the cord from the headset to the receiver getting caught on things from time to time, it is a perfect toolAnthony Heying
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.
A year later this monitor is still working great. I recommend it for the price/value/quality. Buy with peace of mind on Amazon...the first monitor did not work. It was replaced quickly and with little effort/trouble.
I do many wire installs every year and clips such as these are a must have. Keep in mind they are not the best for running coax or other such cables along vinyl siding as the nails aren't long enough to really get a good hold on the wood behind it. Work great for most or all other applications.
This is a great card. I have taken a few thousand pics and at least 90 movies on it and it still works like a champ. These cards have became so cheap that I only use them for about a year and replace them. My memories are more important than a few bucks for a new card, With that in mind you should keep an eye on this seller Thememstore. They liquify there inventory a couple times a year here on amazon and they go FAST because they are dirt cheap. I picked up 3 cards about 2 months ago that were new high speed 150x 1 gig cards for 6 bucks each. They were sold out in a day.
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 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!!
I'm in computer animation and I bought these earbuds about four months ago to take my academic building at college. I wanted a cheap pair that I wouldn't have to worry about losing or having stolen. I had worn out my previous pair of Koss earbuds which I had used for three years, so despite the awful reviews here I decided to give them a try. I think they're better than any of the reviews here give them credit for. I've watched movies with them and listened to streaming radio and cds with them while I worked on my projects and homework. They are really good for being only $4.00. I think the sound quality is good and they haven't hurt my ears at all and I've worn them for hours on end many times. I think they might not stay in your ears if you were trying to run or exercise with them, but if you're sitting at a computer, they stay in fine.I've now graduated and have a job and am using them at work until I can afford to buy an expensive pair of wireless headphones. I would recommend them and if I had to make the decision to buy them again, I would.
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.
SNR did improve. But keep in mind, I have my desktop (yes, it's wireless due to poor cable outlet locations in my apartment) and laptop all on the same floor (at most, 30ft away with only one wall impeding signal). SNR generally in the -28 to -35db range anywhere in my apartment after installing antenna's.I'm not sure if it improved signal strength in the apartment below me (no prior testing), but I'm still able to connect to my network from there on the laptop.I got them from a friend for free who had no use for them. No loss for me in the end. They are a good product if you understand that keeping all of your equipment on the same plane and are not trying to improve signal strength on floors above or below you. But, you might get lucky and improve signal strength of floors above or below you. It would be nice if you could test before you buy.
i feel that my plantronics ct 12 is simply the best headset home phone i've ever had. i love hands free phone communication and have had others that are nowhere near the comfort and ease of my plantronics and as i found out later it is digitally encoded so now i feel safer with my information. if you watch ace of cakes on food network, mary alice has one she uses at the business also. with the fire fly on the mic boom now people know i'm on the phone and not just talking to myself. -k
i am very satisfied with the digital voice recorder. i use it to record my college classes, and it has been beneficial to my studies.
This Nav system meets all my requirements. It is easy to use, accurate, portable, and the price is right.I am very satisfied.
This has been a great battery tester. The display shows 5 lights, so 5 lights is 100% charge, 4 lights is 80% charge, 3 lights is 60% charge, etc. It will test AA, AAA, 9 volt, CR-V3, and 2CRS batteries. The tester itself does not have an internal battery that has to be replaced--it uses the power of the battery that is being tested. Unfortunately it will not test C and D batteries. It does have a switch for testing conventional batteries vs rechargeable batteries. One of the best features is that it tests batteries under a load, as opposed to many of the more inexpensive battery testers that do not test under load.So the Delkin battery tester is really good when you have some batteries laying around the house and you don't know whether to trust them or throw them out. Or if some device is not functioning as it should, you can easily check the batteries. I really like the ability to switch to the rechargeable mode and check my rechargeable batteries. After I have charged my rechargeable batteries I can tell if they are fully recharged or maybe only have 80% charge or 60% of a full charge. Or if it's been some time since I've recharged the batteries, I can quickly test whether they have retained their charge. So it's helpful to know when it's time to replace my rechargeable batteries because they won't fully charge any longer.
I have been using the VGA cable for my ps3 for a long and it was time to change. This hdmi calve Works great! Cheap!! It came earlier than expected... Good service!Thanks!!
We gave these to our grandson for Christmas, with his new microscope. He is 9 years old and not a novice to studying backyard science.Our daughter just graduated nursing school. She recommended the microscopce. Amazon recommended the slides.Let me tell you, they were a highlight of the day among the adults as well. I would certainly suggest this to inquiring minds of all ages.My daughter was impressed with the heart and other muscle slides. She said she had studied these same slides for her RN exam.The guys loved the slides of spider legs, calling each other over to "check this out".I would like to see slides defining the blood types of human blood, such as A+, AB+, etc.We never give toys as presents. But this is equivilent to a toy for children of all ages.
Why would anyone pay more for an HDMI cable when one of these delivered to your front door is less than $5.00? The ones in local stores for $30.00 or more are no better.I have purchased two of these inexpensive HDMI cables and both work great!
10/18/2008 I read all the reviews before I bought this router and was a little sceptical about its claims. Within 20 minutes of its arrival it was up and running in both LAN and WLAN. First thing to do is check for updated software/hardware updates from TrendNet. Even though I received the latest version of this router I found I needed both. Flashing the router went real smooth as did software installation. Configuring was a bit tougher as even with the new software the configuration utility would not show up. I know networking so I knew how to bring it up and customize it for my purposes. GREAT RANGE My neighbor two doors down can log in and he gets a better signal strength from me than he does his own linksys.Probably wouldn't recommend for a novice user but anyone with a little good experience should have no problems. I still haven't had the signal loss some people have complained about nor the near use drops in WLAN. Nice compact size with adjustable wireless signal strenth is great.I am pretty happy with the purchase and hope you will be to.
This was a GREAT camera. It took phenomenal pictures. I really loved it. It had very nice features and was easy to use.
I have many Verbatim flash drives and they all still work wonderfullywithout a hitch. I recently bought 4 32gb drives and they are havegradually failed. Verbatim emailed new drivers but they don't workeither. My two year old 16gb is still rocking along. I believe theyhad a bad run or something. Will now battle it out with customer sservice.
I PUT MY CODE AND DOES NOT WORK, I get a message to enter a valid code. When it came MAIL WITH THE CODE, USE IT. ANYONE KNOW IF I HAVE TO WAIT TO BE ACTIVE?
I think I purchased this kindle ebook for $3.99 or less and had never heard of this author. I was attracted by the book description, number of highly positive reader reviews, leading me to read a sample before making my purchase.I was surprised (and pleased) by the quality of the writing, the building suspense, the well-drawn characters and the careful description of the time and place in which it was set. I knew only a little about the role that novice and career British agents played in both Europe and, especially, in the U.S., as the British tried to get America into World War II. This was not a popular position in the U.S. at the time. Neither the American people nor the government wanted to be involved in a foreign war. England desperately wanted and needed America to be fighting in Europe (and north Africa) against the Germans. A large segment of the American population was pro-Germany and/or isolationist. British agents were secretly embedded in the U.S. to feed the American media stories purportedly demonstrating the German's secret, allegedly planned attacks on the U.S - in the U.S. - and in the Atlantic.The reader is drawn into the dangerous and high stakes game the British are playing, without leaving their fingerprints on the effort.At the same time, we see the relationship between a recently recruited and hurriedly trained female agent, her professional and personal relationship with the group's spy master, as well as with her fellow British agents. We follow her on some of her assignments. The scope of the British operation in the U.S. was bigger than anything I'd ever read about and the agents' fear of discovery was palpable. Europe needed the strength of U.S. assets and active involvement to win the war.The structure of the novel is alternating chapters from two perspectives: that of a mother - the newly recruited, female British agent in her role as a spy in the U.S. during the WWII, and in her present life, living quietly and anonymously in rural England, and the life of her daughter - a single mother with her son, a small child, living nearby in a small town nearby English countryside, as she supports herself by teaching English to non-English speaking business men. For most of the book, it is unclear why she is a major character in the story. She knows nothing about her mother's past, certainly nothing about her experience as a spy in WWII.The book held my attention and piqued my interest in why the daughter was a main character. It turns out she's a player in bringing about the resolution of the story. The timeline and structure of the book brings mother and daughter together for the denouement, in the present. And, this is where, there is the only flaw from my point of view: a revelation at the very end of the book, for which, I felt, the reader is unprepared and which doen't ring true or contribute to the story in and way that I could see. I was unprepared for it and it seemed awkward and forced to me . . . the only false note in a wonderfully structured and written novel. As I said, this was the ONLY flaw or quibble I had with this book.When I finished reading, I searched amazon for other books by this author (previously unknown to me) and found a slew of spy novels, dating back 2 decades or more, nearly all of which were book award and/or prize winners. No wonder the writing was so good! I'm crossing my fingers that some of those novels will show up in the "FREE" or "books for $3.99 or less" categories. (hint, hint!)
For the cheapest digital camera I could find on Amazon, that's exactly what I got. Great for a little kid, terrible if you have some practical use for it. My phone takes better pictures. However, if you need a cheap digital camera in a hurry, this on will work.
great for the $$. sound quality not as good as my blueant st3 but it was 20% of the cost ($20 vs. $100 fr blueant). my only complaint is that it doesn't automatically reconnect to phone unless I shut it off every time I leave the car then turn it back on when I get in. If I leave it on when I leave the car I have to delete from my phone & pair it again. great battery life.
I bought these headphones at Wal-Mart because all my other headphones were old and dying. I wasn't expecting great things from them because they were so cheap (I usually never buy headphones under $20) and Wal-Mart was selling them (they're not exactly the electronics experts, if you know what I mean). But I was shocked by how good they sounded! They were even better than my $25 Sony headphones (a lot better actually). They're very comfortable and the sound is crystal clear. Excellent bass (no annoying crackles even on Ashanti's "Down For You" which has crackled every one of my headphones, even on a very low volume.) Another excellent feature--a little yellow thingy to prevent what nearly every headphone dies of--a pulled cord resulting in a short. It keeps the first half inch or so (the most vulnerable part) from being accidently pulled. I've had these things for over a year and there have been no problems with them yet.Those of you not used to behind-the-head headphones will find them a little awkward at first, but whoever invented them was a genius. First, you don't have to constantly adjust them because they're slipping off your head. Also, if you're a girl you will love them. If you sometimes wear a pony tail high on your head like I do, they are wonderful. With conventional headphones, if you had a high ponytail, you had to put the headphones in an awkward position, because your ponytail is usually where the headphones are placed. Either they were slipping off the back of your head or the front. Such a pain! With these, having a pony tail is no problem. Just slip them on (with the headband part at the back of your head) pull your pony tail out and you're ready to go! It's also an absolute miracle for joggers and walkers (like I am) and guys who wore conventional headphones behind their head anyway (now they won't look like weirdos anymore!)If you're looking for a cheap pair of headphones with excellent sound, these are definitely for you. I like them so much that I might just order myself another pair!
Great little digital camera! The flash can be a little overpowering in some situations, but I'm still paying around with that. It's easy to transfer images to your computer and it's not bad on batteries. I keep it in my pocket and take it everywhere.
Brilliant audio range and wonderful frequency response through the whole spectrum. Requires a little bit more power to drive them if you're used to some cheaper headphones. It's easy to understand why Sennheiser labels these as being DJ headphones; The cord is only about three feet long, but it is coiled and extends to more than six feet, perfect for use on a mixing deck. The right ear piece can be rotated away to allow for single ear use in mixing, and the set still feels comfortable when used this way.The main reason I picked these out is for comfort over extended periods of wearing them. First thing I did when I got them was spent four hours uninterrupted listening to my favorite music while working on my computer. After four hours, they still felt as comfortable as when I first put them on. The cans are more than spacious enough to fit the whole ear without pressing against the lobe or cartilage. The temples of my glasses fit comfortably inside the space without any pinching. Isolation isn't perfect, but it shut out most of the fan noise from my PC, enough that I could hear the background hiss produced by my cheap soundcard. The padding is soft and permeable, allowing my ears to breath enough that they didn't sweat.All in all, probably the best pair of headphones I've owned.
Hi,My only reason for the purchase of this product is to transfer large files to/from my USB flash drives at greater speed on my old laptop(s). They have USB 1.0 or 1.1 ports. Note: I don't need external power for this type of activity.By golly it does a great job so I give it 5 stars.John N3AOF
I paid $30 for one of these 3 years ago for my Xbox 360. This one works just as good. The only difference is that it appears to not be shielded. If you need an HDMI cable or someone you know does, tell them to get one of these and to not even think about paying a penny more than $2. Thought it was too good to be true. It wasn't. It is good, and it is true. It is even gold plated! The gold on it is probably worth more than it costs.
Received the item as described and in record time...do I need to say the price was unbelieveably good.
It just works. No fuss, no setup. All of this is a good thing, because I have 3 other D-Link products, and their tech support is the worst in the business. Good products, terrible support is the halmark of D-Link.
It came very quickly when shipped by amazon. I was a little worried when I read some of the reviews on amazon about it not working but over the reviews said it was great. Set up was easy just I had plenty of other things running to the TV, so it didn't seem to work at first, but once it was hooked up right it worked great. Thanks for a good product and very fast shipping My concern was using an xbox 360 on an old tv, which did work.
Plugged it in and it works. It seems fast (once I realized that it was a mistake to have it plugged into my antique USB 1 hub) although I'm only using it for unsupervised backups. It's reasonably quiet although I'm not usually around when it's spun up. Overall I'm very happy.
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
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.
Wanted to play Sony DSC-M1 mpeg4 movies. But audio is blank. Crap!
The filter was exactly what I wanted. It was properly packed and it works perfect.
Never was able to get this to work. Would not capture picture from analog camcorder or vcr's.
I bought this sub to turn my 5.0 system into a 5.1.Since this is my first subwoofer I can't compare it to any other product. I can say it fills a void that my 2 fronts didn't.It doesn't shake walls or break glass and that is fine for my needs.If you have a small space and budget to match then this unit will do the job. One suggestion:replace the supplied 75ohm cable with a more expensive one. It makes a HUGE difference!
I bought 3 of these to protect the lenses for a new camera purchase. I get reflections (shown as a double or ghost image) off of them in conditions where a bright object is present. Things like the moon, or the sun reflecting on water will create a second ghost image of the bright object. Also, on 2 of the 3 filters, the glass is loose in the ring.I take some responsibility here as I basically thought that a uv filter was uv filter, as I had never had trouble with one before.Bottom line is that these filters were a waste of money for me. Right now, they are just screw on lens caps...
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 cant give this a 5 star, because there is nothing that really distinguishes it from others.The thing that stinks about ALL USB 2.0 hubs (that I know of) is that once you connect a USB 1.1 device, all the 2.0 devices on the hub slow down to the 1.1 speed.Setup was easy, I like the basic box look, can get a little messy with 7 USB wires!
Older units (serial number beginning with 0510... or possibly 0511) can have random problems with certain motherboards including Asus, including random reboots or to being able to get the board to start at all. My Biostar motherboard wouldn't post with this power supply. Antec knows about the problem, and will swap your power supply with a newer updated one if you contact them to complain. Unless you can check the serial number before purchasing, I wouldn't recommend this unit.--Rick Taylor
I installed on a clean XP/SP3 installation, updated to the latest drivers. It crashed three times within 2 hours of use. Certain warnings come up occassionally that actually render the unit useless until you go to the PC keyboard to cancel out of them. Not what I was hoping for.
I've had this camera for just over a month now and I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am with it. But I'm gonna try.From my understanding, Canon went with the SD format on this camera to cut down on its body size, and it shows. Stylish and sturdy without the bulkiness and weight of other cameras, you can literally throw it in your pocket or purse and go.Usability on this little number is top-notch. The AiAf focusing helps to ensure that you get the best photos every time, and the red eye reduction is on par with some of the best consumer cameras I've seen. Best of all, it's easy to use for anybody to use (my kid brother loves it more than I do), but when you're ready for something more, the camera's Manual Mode gives you a bevvy of options to work with.The battery seems to go as long as you do (though I recommend buying an extra battery to be on the safe side), and how Canon managed to pack 3.2 MP's worth of quality into the SD110 is beyond me.Setup on my computer was a snap. Running Mac OS 10.3, all I did was plug my camera in and voila, the camera was recognized immediately! I haven't tried the included software but if you have Apple's iPhoto you really don't need it.In addition to an extra battery (the batteries on this camera are rechargeable, by the way), you would be wise to purchase a bigger memory card as the included 16MB SD card simply doesn't do it justice. With a 256MB SD card (I've been using Delkin's eFilm card), I can fit 152 photos at the camera's highest quality and size settings.In short, if what you're looking for is a no-nonsense camera for those precious moments that treads the balance of form and function, look no further than the SD110.
I'm surprised at how well this product worked with my setup. I wanted my old iMac G3 running OSX downstairs to be able to access the wireless network, which was based upstairs. Upstairs, my other computer is a Windows XP PC, which is physically connected to a cable modem router that's physically connected to a wireless router.For my situation, installing the Netgear Ethernet Extender Kit was fast and simple. First, I turned off the iMac downstairs. Then I went upstairs, plugged one unit into a wall outlet, then connected it to the cable router using the provided RJ45 cable (the package comes with 2 RJ45 cables, one for each unit). Then I went downstairs and plugged the other unit into a wall outlet, connecting that unit to the iMac with the other RJ45 cable. Then I turned the iMac on, and was able to surf the Internet immediately. The whole process took less than 5 minutes.Important: the units WILL NOT WORK if you plug them into surge protectors or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). You have to plug them directly into the home's wall outlets. My home is about 15 years old and we don't have a lot of power surges, so I wasn't too worried about plugging directly into the wall outlet. I did try to plug one unit into a surge protector, and it didn't work that way.Regarding connection speed, I ran a speed test on the iMac and the results say that I'm connected at optimum speed, as fast as my wireless network will allow.I will probably buy another Netgear wireless extender and try it out on an old Windows PC, just to see if it works as well as it did on the iMac. But so far, I'm impressed and happy with its performance.
and our family is happy with this versatel unit! Especially for the price.....
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.[...]
For $249 that's what i paid and it's cheaper now, you do not get Water Resistant. I am able to now use it on my motorcycle. You get 4gb?, unheard of for $249.99, Turns to Night Contrast automatically? Wow! clear Loud Voice, Wow! and Touch Screen and Sunlight Viewable, AWESOME!
This is a good tripod. its still a Manfrotto!the only reason I gave it 4 stars its because its a little lighter than expected. but since it fit the budget and the price is really good, I am happy with it.I got it with the Manfrotto 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate (3157N) and it is a joy to work with.after researching all over the internet and magazines for a good tripod for that price range, this is the best one.
This device gives terrific sound at a reasonable price. Also has adapters for 3 different XM radio models, so it's very versatile.
I bought this case in order to assemble my own WinXP Media Center PC. I wanted something small that I could easily carry from place to place. I have completed my PC and overall I am very happy with the case.This case has the following front panel options: 2 USB connectors, 1 1394 (FW) connector, reset button, power button & LED, hard drive LED, headphone & microphone jacks, 3.5" drive bay, and 2 5.25" drive bays, though one can be made into a 7" for the optional monitor. On my PC, all of these items is being used. I have a 3.5" USB floppy/card reader and two 5.25" DVD-RW drives. My ASUS motherboard has connections for the LEDs, jacks, buttons, & connectors. The problems I had with these connections are the fault of bad labeling on the motherboard, not the case. I have used both USB ports to connect a wireless network adapter and a bluetooth adapter and both work as expected from the front panel connectors.The back of the case only has 4 available slot openings (one of my minor annoyances) for PCI or PCI-e. I am using all slot openings, but I can't use all of the slots due to a motherboard HDTV slot cover. For this reason I wish Thermaltake had allowed for an extra slot opening even though most microATX boards only have 4 slots. (This case isn't big enough for an ATX board.) Therefore, I only have 3 cards installed in this case: 2 PCI-e TV tuners and 1 PCI modem.The case did not come with its own power supply (here on Amazon anyway, which is where I bought mine) so I bought a 550W ATX power supply, which fits in this case perfectly. I also installed a 60mm case fan to give more air flow. Bigger case fans would not fit the prepared holes on this case. Two other case fans (also 60mm) come standard in the back of this case. They are made of cheap orange plastic, but they run smoothly enough. My PC case does not appear to have any heat issues. I will say that it is very loud, but that also is not the fault of this case. I think the power supply I bought is too loud.The LANBOX case is very easy to disassemble. It took me about 15 minutes to remove the top and the motherboard tray. I managed to accidentally bend a corner of the case somehow, but a pair of pliers straightened it enough to insert the screw. The case comes with some extra internal screws, but if you lose the external twist screws (the ones that actually hold the black parts of the case to the frame) you will be out of luck. The extra screws appear to be for the motherboard, slot covers, DVD & hard drives, etc.I'd say the biggest problem is the space inside. Trying to connect all of the motherboard connectors & cables with the case sides on is very difficult, but I didn't want to remove the sides since they appeared to be more delicate (note the clear plastic in the picture). Plus, there's barely enough room for all of the cables after the whole thing is assembled, especially if you're trying to keep them from touching the CPU and case fans. I'm also not crazy about the USB header placement (ASUS' fault) since it means running wires further away from the front panel than you should have to (at least with my motherboard, which seems standard for a mATX).Another minor issue is that the space on the front for the 3.5" drive is located on a curve. By that I mean the case begins to slope right in the middle so that part of the square-faced drive does not line up in the front. I would have had to recess the drive further at the bottom in order for it to not stick out at the top. I think the case front should have been squared better since there is a drive bay there.However, this case is awesome on the whole since it IS easy to carry. Completely assembled it seems to weigh about 35lbs, but the cube-like shape makes it easy to place on your shoulder or carry in your arms. If PC portability is important to you, this case is probably the best on the market.
I bought this printer and got two good prints out of it before it broke. It got good reviews from industry magazines but was nothing but a huge dissapointment and wast of time for me. Then on top of that I had to spend another $$ to send the peice of junk back.
Linksys has a well-deserved reputation for solid inexpensive equipment, but this router is a breathtakingly inept piece of junk. The person who tried to install it at my office was a certified IT hardware consultant with over 30 years' experience; after nine billable hours he conceded that he couldn't configure the VPN side, even with the help of Linksys technical support. Between his time, and pulling my office network down for a day, this misbegotten experiment cost me over $2,000. Don't go near it, IT DOESN'T WORK.
I bought two of these and they both worked. I did have some problems with the mouse scrolling. It seemed to work only some of the time.
The 24-70L was my primary lens on my D60 for the past few years. Photography is an expensive hobby and I can't afford many upgrades so I chose a prime lens over a new body. Wow! This 50mm 1.4 has been on my body for the past few months. I've rarely touched the L lens. Maybe my 24-70L is defective like I've been reading in those reviews?? Prime lenses are so sharp! I can't compare it to the 1.8, but I'm glad I chose the 1.4. Feels sturdy enough to take my camera everywhere. I do a lot of hiking and needed the durability. It makes me want to sell the L lens and buy another prime.
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.
Unfortunately, my experience with Sonic Blue has been the opposite of what others have experienced. Although the product was highly recommended, I have been nothing but frustrated since my purchase.I was unable to connect my Replay TV via S-video or other cables, because Replay could not &quot;see&quot; my cable box. Once connected, it would not record, no matter what I did. When I contacted Sonic Blue, I was on hold for over 30 minutes before speaking with a representative, who seemed unsure of how to help me. In the end, I asked to return/exchange for a new model, as I am willing to believe that my unit is defective, and was told that I should pay shipping costs.Hopefully, Sonic Blue will help me, but until then I hold reservations about this product.
We order one without ever having seen it, and we love it. It is so small and works so well.The first thing I noticed taking it out of the box was the size, it is tiny. Much smaller then my last MP3 player. Next the fit in your hand, feels like it was made for mine. The controls take a few minutes to get used to, but once you have figured out that you do not have to push them and just slide your finger it is very easy. The software was a snap and download speed was almost magic. A single download of a song takes 2 - 3 seconds! I had the entire thing working 5 minutes out of the box and have never had to read the manual.I had a problem with short battery life (~5 hours), but after updating the firmware theat issue has gone away. Now the battery life is no problem, I can use it all day and the battery still shows a full charge! The FM radio link is a must if you want to use it in your car - tune your radio to a pre set station and listen to all your tunes withouth wires!The only negative thing I have found is the fact you can't view pictures while you play music. This would be nice, but has not really impacted my ability in using the player.
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.
perfect as described and picture quality from my laptop to HDTV is super. worth every penny. does what other costly one does.
The sound output is very good for its size and price. Great for gifting. Easy to carry anywhere.
Stop buying expensive cables, low priced cables work just as well. Most of the time, it is the exact same cable and gauge of cable. The adapter works perfectly. No complaints.
This backpack is great for taking your computer on trips. I used it for my hp widescreen and still had room for books, clothes and toiletries on my trip.
I bought this cable because it was offered when I bought my Wall Mount and thought "why not, must be better than composite".When I connected it, it was a huge difference in the quality of my Blue Ray DVD player.The construction is great, I recommend it.
I bought this for a trip to Alaska. It easily held all of our camera equipment - extra camera, extra lens, etc. It's very easy to get into to remove equipment as needed. The attached rain jacket was very helpful as it rained every day we were there, so I didn't have to worry about the equipment getting wet. We saw another person with the smaller version and he said it was the best bag he'd ever had, also.
Great Product..Very fast delivery through Amazon.Reasonable price compared to other sellers.The product has the most best configuration for this budget,uncomparable performance.Made for each other to Techies and Artists
I'll admit it toke about an hour the first time I tryed to hook this router up but it was the first time I had ever hooked up a router. But a quick call to custom support and I was set. I've had this router for around a year now with no problems. I have had it hook up to a static IP and a dymanic one too with no problems. And it wooks great with xbox live. I would recommend this router to anyone.
THIS IS THE BIGGEST RIPOFF . NOTHNG BUT DISTORYION . THIS IS THE BIGGEST P O S . ITS JUST GOING IN TO A TRUCK, F150 . DONT WAIST UR $'S . YOU WILL BE SO UP SET U SPENT THE $ 4 FOR JUNK , TRYED TO AJUST BUT NOTHING U CAN DO MAKE THIS SOUND GOOD!!!!!!!!! SPEND THE EXTRA TO GET GOOD SOUNDS , WAISTED TIME AND $ OMG JUNK , I WILLL NEVER BUY ANYTHING BUT THE GOOD STUFF FOR NOW ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This device is great. I have 3 and the support a complex computer set up I have in operation. They works fine and the alarms are helpful to me when power outages occur. Meets my need and performs well.
This device plugs directly into one of your PC's USB ports and functions as a hub for other devices. It derives its power from its own AC adapter instead of being powered from the internal USB bus. Such an externally powered hub provides the most flexibilty for the addition of future downstream devices. It works perfectly and I am very pleased with it, although I recommend that anyone considering a 4-port hub should give serious consideration to an 8-port hub because there are so many devices becoming available that require a USB connection.
Purchased this USB port for my son for Christmas as he needed a few more ports for his gaming and graphic art accessories. Perfect size...compact and portable to take on the go.
this amp does not put out the watts specified. way overrated. this amp will work decently with speakers, but overheats in 2 min if ran on subs.
Celestron 21045 114mm Equatorial PowerSeeker TelescopeOn my deck this telescope is somewhat shaky,In a recent Readers Digest an article explained that ALL Telescopes are shaky to a point unless you set it up an solid ground, that took care of the shaky problem. Its hard to move everyday, with the tripod open its very difficult to get through a standard doorway, alot of work to get the legs folded up for every trip outside. the Optics is great, higher magnification is blurry but ALL telescopes do that...all in all? I say its a great star gazer!
Keyboard & RF receiverI bought this for the keyboard, but prefer a different logitech mouse (Cordless Optical Trackman) than the one included. The included RF receiver has 1 USB connector for the keyboard and 1 PS2 connector for the mouse. If the Logitech mouse you plan to use, such as mine, requires a USB connector, you will need to use its own receiver and not share. The keyboard/ mouse combo that comes in this kit work just fine with the receiver. Just plan on having two receivers connected to the system if you plan to customize.Not BluetoothThis device doesn't claim to be bluetooth but the included software may try to convince you it is while setting up your devices. Ignore this or you will go down a bunny hole. See Setpoint Software below.Setpoint SoftareThe software that comes with the keyboard/mouse is Logitech's standard keyboard/mouse software. Once up and running, it works fairly well for Vista, but has some features removed for XP. I have the same set-up both at home and work and noted the assignable keys work on one system, but not the other. Don't know if this is a Vista issue or a Setpoint issue. While loading the softare, Setpoint assumes you are installing a bluetooth enabled system and asks you to push buttons on your keyboard and mouse that don't exist. I spent several minutes trying to find these buttons, including rereading the box and looking on the Logitech website before I realized this set-up for bluetooth is not intented for this system.
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.
First things first, this product is for runners. If you want a straight up MP3 player this is not for you. For the runners, however, it is amazing. Almost deadly accurate right out of the box. That's right no calibrating needed for this baby. The voice on demand feature tells you how far and how fast you are. The player only holds about 50 songs, but like I said it's a runners tool. Also, no more writing in journals, after you return from a run just plug it into the computer and your data is uploaded. Like I said, a great product for runners.
I would recommend that others not purchase this device. It is too expensive relative to a multifunction AC adapter.What voltage does this device provide? The manufacturer does not publish this information -- probably in an effort to drive up sales. I find that practice of hiding an electrical device's specifications to be obnoxious. Brother does it as well.One you know the voltage and power specs, you would be better off buying a multifunction adapter instead. Someone please publish these here and we'll all be able to save some money.
The 40GB click wheel iPod I bought for my husband for Christmas last year died (hard drive fried) 360 days after he opened the box but one year and 3 weeks past when I bought it. Appeals to an Apple Store and the "Apple Cares" (how's that for an oxymoron?) phone line fell on deaf ears. They were unwilling to make any exception or provide discounts on a replacement, "...our warranty clearly states...from the date of purchase...". So, in all caps, if you must buy an iPod, BUYER BEWARE! Think of this as a disposable purchase that will only last as long as the warranty.
I've had this for about 6 months and its still working great. I'm definately happy with my purchase.Pros:Very small: not much bigger than the AA battery it houses.Decent memory: about 4 CDs fit on it at a timeGood sound quality: the headphones that come with it are good and the device puts out good quality base and high endPower: Uses 1 AA and it lasts a long timeFeatures: FM, record voice or FM, lots of settings for equalizer and play modes (repeat, shuffle, repeat folder, shuffle all etc), power saving featuers and more...Cons:Cant upgrade the memoryNo AM radioIts difficult to put the tracks in order (to mimic an album)I saw some reviews saying that the parts were low quality, and while it does feel a little flimsy, mine has not broken or shown any signs of problems. I've dropped it plenty of times and it works good as new. Pay $15 for an extended warrenty if you're worried about it.
Like the other reviews state, the mirror DOES fog up, and the buttons are impossible to turn if your fingers are wet because they're just smooth plastic with no grip. The radio does have good sound for being so small, and the reception is very good (it has an external antenna).
This lens is my third lens for my nikon D80 and its by far the most useful. the low lighting capapbilities for it make life so much easier as a photographer. It is great for portraits because the image is so clear and clean. For sporting events its just as good. It allows you to let more light in so faster shutter speeds. Its the best lense for its price and its Nikkor so you know its good quality. I deffenitely suggest this lens to anyone. It doesnt have one purupose, its a very universal lens.
Puts out a decent level of sound from an inexpensive set of speakers. It looks best suited for someone that travels with an iPod and wants to listen to tunes at the hotel without sticking the earpods in the ear, and it satisfies that need--quite good sound for such a small unit but of course it's not gonna match the bigger Bose or Apple or Klipsch or similar units that you might sit on your desk. A note of caution--while the description refers to routing the charging cable, this unit does not charge your iPod. All it does about charging is to let you put your separate charging cord from your separate charger through a hole in this unit--don't be mislead by the mention of "holds your iPod cables for charging" that it has anything to do with actually charging your iPod. The travel bag is 13" long by 4" around, which is the size of the unit (it doesn't fold in half or anything like that), so it's fairly portable. Volume is definitely acceptable, as I see some reviews for similar products comment about issues with the volume on those units. Just make sure your iPod volume is turned into the top half so the speaker unit isn't trying to do magic with very low input.
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.
I after drooling over this watch for two years wishing I had one, I finally got one and have had my Advizor for two months now. All I can say is that if I had known how cool this thing really was, I would have shelled out the $300 a long time ago. Each one of the features listed above does everything you could want. The Heart Rate Monitor has target zone settings, average workout heart rate, highest and lowest hear rate, and more. The Altimeter tells your rate of ascent, total vertical climb and stores all the data from recent workouts in memory. The coolest feature is that it will store your heart rate, altitude and rate of ascent/decent at intervals from 20 seconds to ten minutes so that after a workout you can scroll though and see how your heart rate was affected by altitude and acent rate. I got completely geeky with this information after one workout, and I typed it all into my computer so I could see what it looked like. The only drawback to the Advizor is that it gives you so much information, it would be great if you could download it directly to a computer for analysis. There is no PC link, so any analysis has to be done on the watch or typed in by hand. But other than that, this gizmo is perfect. No problems at all so far and I use the thing for two workouts a day. I am a cross country ski racer and for a long time I had thought that this would be the perfect training aid for endurance athletes and now that I have tried it I know that it is.
I see no difference with more expencive cable other than it is thinner. This my third cable and all work well.
I (foolishly) purchased this filter to place upon a Tokina 12 - 24 mm Nikon lens, exactly the same as Gatorvalenz, because I was too carried away with the 'buy me too....' approach engendered (and desired) by Amazon. That's fine, my mistake. It cost an additional USD 30 to buy a filter that would work effectively with the Tokina lens. As a side note (almost...) this filter comes with the WORST packaging I have ever seen. Fine if you buy from the store, but not so great (for me...) when the filter traverses 10 time zones via Fedex/UPS/Other Carrier of Your Choice. Luckily (and this was probably pure luck...) the filter was OK - but useless for the intended use!
Every time I walk into our den I break into a smile just to see our new Sony PCV-W600G Vaio. Sony deserves a lot of credit for breaking the mold and coming up with a totally new design for the desktop computer, with a fold-up keyboard, an elongated screen, and a space-age clock. It's perfect for our mid-century (1950's) style den.And the PCV-W600G isn't just pretty. We've been thrilled with the ease and the speed of our new computer. Other than the recommended copying of all the software onto recovery disks (in case of some unspecified potential disaster), which took two hours, the set up was a breeze. Being an eternal pessimist, I kept waiting for the big glitch and the resulting 3 hours on the phone with some technician halfway around the world. It never happened. And, for the first time, we have a computer that doesn't dawdle after each click.We've yet to explore all of this computer's potential. We haven't tried, for example, to hook up the TV cable to the computer yet. But, for the word processing, web surfing, email, and music listening that we have done, we are totally satisfied.I know that there are more powerful computers out there, and some may be for less money, but I don't think any of them would bring a smile to my face the way my Sony does.
I had no problem installing this DIMM. The PNY Optima immediately increased the speed and efficiency of my eMachines desktop. If you need affordability and great performance from your memory sticks go with this product. The Crucial brand also has comparable sticks as well. The PNY were slightly cheaper on Amazon. I haven't seen any noticeable performance differences between the PNY and the Crucial sticks as far as the 2gb(2X1gb) sticks go. When dealing with a lower amount of memory, paying the higher price for Kingston or Corsair isn't worth it. I will say this if you need more than 4 gigs then it might be. However PNY and Crucial have some excellent high end DIMMs too.
This product was only few cents. Generally HDMI cables are [...]on big box retail stores. Quickest delivery I ever had on Amazon.
This product can be a life saver. A friend have a 3 floor big home and the original 2Wire Router only provide coverage to the first floor. With this beauty we was able to extend the wirless coverage to floor2 and part of floor 3 (enough) without running wires or open holes in the walls. For the setup you can go the easy way disabling wep in your router but this is not recommended because you will be having lack of security, the best way to setup this fast and secure is:1- connect the unit to your router via the provided rj45 cable2- insert the cd. run the wizard where you will autodetect the device3- once detected, allow the wizard to assign an static IP.4- provide the wep password (the same password you use on your laptops).5- finish the wizardNow you can disconnect the unit from tha AC line, disconnect the network cable and GO to a distant place where the signal is week (i.e: 15% signal strenth). Connect the device. Wait until the two leds turns blue.You susscefully setup a wireless repeater and now enjoy a wide wireless coverage keeping the same SID and passwords!Good job Linksys!!!
I just upgraded my store bought PC with this new video card and I see a big difference already. The card was a snap to install! I am no computer whiz, I just sliped this into my PCIE x16 slot, loaded the drivers and had it up and running in 20 mins.p.s I have a P3 300 mghz, 1gb ram. I upgraded from a nVidia 5300 that came in the slot when I bought the PC
The Canon PG-40 Blk Ink Cartridge which I ordered arrived in a timely manner, I am very pleased with the product. I will definitely order this product from them again.
I bought 3 boxes of this cable to wire up my house. The cable pulled flawlessly every time. I ran it from a closet on the 2nd floor, up into the attic, and then back down through the finished walls to the 2nd floor rooms. For the first floor, we ran it out of the attic, along the house, and back in through the wall right where the coax entered the house.Untwisting, clipping, and crimping for the ends was easy and the individual wires were clearly marked. All of the ends tested perfect and after 2 weeks, my switch still hasn't seen any transmission errors.Very satisfied with the perfomance!
these wipes are good for getting finger prints and yuck off the disks, but will not do anything for scratches. Make sure to wipe from the inside to the outside, and not in circles. Good price performer
Alright, so I have literally purchased about 5 or 6 of these cables through seperate orders when needed. I have never had another brand so I really can't compare. I do know that these are a great value, and they fit my needs perfectly. I have them connected to game systems, sound systems and cable boxes, and bought one for my laptop to connect it to my tv. So far, I have had great experiences with these. I did however get one that didn't work at all. I was not mad, and just assumed i got a bad one. I didn't fret or hesitate to just order another one and got it two days later and it worked flawlessly. Thanks for offering such a great value. If you have read my review, please vote as to whether or not it was helpful.Thanks,Ray
Okay these are a great idea but they do not work well. My CD's kept getting stuck in the player. I threw them out.The transaction was great & the shipment was fast
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 am a student (14yrs) and I was shopping around for a laptop for [a certain price range]. I tried dell and hp, but there was no way to get this kind of configuration for this price. Then I found this laptop, and I immediately knew I had to get it. It arrived less than a week after I ordered it on amazon.com. Here are the pros and cons of this laptop:PROS:*Performance:The laptop comes with a 2.2ghzs celron processor, which is more than enough for the average student. It is even very fast at ripping MP3s, which uses a lot of processing power.*Graphics Card:The graphics card that comes with this is a 64MB Intel video card. I was blown away by its performance. I turn all the graphics settings in Flight Simulator 2002 to full, and the video still moved smoothly. This graphics card is certainly good enough for the casual gamer, but serious gamers should look elsewhere. (The battery life stinks when playing games though - I only got about one hour when playing NFS III)*Screen Size:The screen is huge - almost as big as a 17" CRT monitor. It is also very crisp and clear. I will never go back to those bug bloated blurry CRT screens.*Weight:This isn't really a pro or a con - at 6.2lbs, it is neither heavy nor light. A 2.2ghzs Pentium 4 laptop would be about 8lbs (very heavy), but compared to a 4lbs Apple Power Book, this laptop is quite heavy.*802.11b:This laptop has an integrated WiFi card. When I bought this laptop, I also bought a USB 802.11b Wireless network adapter for [a price], and in 20 minutes I was surfing the net with no wires attached. Also you can turn of the wireless card to save batteries if you're not using it. Great for surfing the net anywhere in your house.*Combo Drive:The integrated CD burner / DVD drive means that you can watch DVDs or burn Cds right from your laptop. This is a great plus for people who want to do everything from there laptop. Now I almost never use my desktop PC.*Dual Monitor Support:This is great for people who want to make power point presentations from there laptop. You get a lot more control over the presentation.CONS:*Battery Life:They say you get more than 3 hrs battery life, but don't expect more that 2 and a half hrs of word processing, and even less when watching a DVD or gaming.*Heat:The bottom left hand side of the laptop gets very hot . After a about 15mins, it gets too hot to use on your lap. I did find a position where I didn't touch the hot part, so that solved the problem.CONCLUSION:This is the best laptop out there for the average student, casual gamer or someone on a budget, but serious gamers, and persons who want a light weight laptop, or lots of battery life should look elsewhere.
I use this product to remove the peach fuzz from my face in-between waxing appointments. It works great! It outshines the similar facial trimmers I have used before. It's small but sturdy and does a nice clean-up job.
Pros:Sturdy and Built like a TankPretty and GlitteryResponsiveGrows on youLogitech qualityCons:Heavy (when migrating from a value optical)May not be the best choice for femalesNeutral:5 year warranty (not sure if it is applicable when bought from cheapees)Still a little pricey when half off, but IMO a great valueVibration feature is somewhat of an aside for some buyersReview:Coming from a logitech value optical I can say the first thing you notice is how friggen heavy this thing feels. Immediately I was disappointed but based on the reviews I decided to fully test it and modified the the control panel mouse speed to fastest to give it a fair spin.The first thing I can say is the build quality is excellent. It does not feel cheap at all and feels like it definitely would last 10 years under careful handling. The second is that it is as addictive as it is smooth and I can imagine myself easily getting emotionally attached to it like some reviewers on here. :)However the weight is still there and having gotten used to the small, lightweight value optical I know that most likely I will go back to that one for violent pvping and keyboard mashing, mouse clicking game sessions. That said, even though I do not have the years behind it like other users I can DEFINITELY see why this thing would last 6 years.Despite the heaviness this easily deserves a 5 star for the comfort and build quality, not to mention the features of vibration for those who want to turn it on.
This worked perfect for my 360. Stores charges $40 for these cables i bought one here for like a quarter plus shipping. Cannot beat that price anywhere!
To all of you who are annoyed with Xbox trying to sell you a cord for $100 at best buy, don't buy it there. I bought this cord for a total of $6 after shipping and tax and it works beautifully with my xbox 360. I highly recommend saving the money with this one instead of paying the ridiculous price from microsoft.
It takes very nice pictures, excepting at night or dark places.
It's a simple, HDMI cable, works flawlessly, quality's great and no problems have been had with it after 8months of use. :)
Sad to say this does not fit the ipod shuffle. I ignored the pic and went with the narrative. It fits a rectangular MP3 player. Not worth my time to send it back. Make sure the pic is what you want.
This is, overall, an excellent keyboard. Allowing the little TX to function practically as a laptop if a pretty brilliant piece of engineering. Once I figured out how to use it, it has worked flawlessly.The main thing is the almost full-size QWERTY keyboard with a very good feel. Some of the things like quotation marks are not laid out like the real thing, and this is where I take off a star in the rating.Otherwise, it does work very well. I don't see it as particularly flimsy. Is it built like a tank? No, but it's not flimsy. I got it free in an Amazon deal with the Palm TX, so I can't complain anyway, but even if I had paid the $45 that Amazon normally sells it for, I would think that it is worth it for what it allows me to do, and conveniently.
This DVD recorder (8005n) was fine at first. I'd had it for about 4 months when I started having problems. Now I wouldn't give it away to my worst enemy.My first sign of trouble is when at the end of recording several programs on the DVD and I clicked to finalize. It took longer than usual amd when it finally stopped, it had erased ALL the programs I had recorded! I thought it was me (maybe I pushed the wrong button) or maybe it was my TV (it is about 2 years old). I wasn't happy, but again, I thought it was me. I had already deleted the programs from TIVO so I had to start all over again with recording them and saving again! After that, I never erased anything from the TIVO until the disk was finalized. When it happened again and I knew it wasn't me, I moved it to a lesser used TV and bought the Panasonic DMR-ES10S, which I've had for about 5-6 months and it is fantastic (see my other reviews).Before I got the Panasonic, I was not aware of the limitations the RCA had but now they are glaring. Here are my pet peeves about the RCA, besides it erasing everything you recorded without reason or warning.1) Sometimes it locks up and you have to unplug it to get it started again. If you were finalizing, it will probably erase everything.2) Sometimes the disc won't eject when you click open/eject and paper clip won't work3) The amount of space you get for entering the name of program is VERY limited. I tape a lot of decorating shows and I like to put the name of the show, plus what it is about. On the RCA you might have space for the name if it is less than say 20 characters4) If you push the pause button while recording, it requires you to push the REC button to resume versus pushing the pause button again to remove the pause (very irritating).5) Main problem: it will sporatically erase everything on your disk that you recorded.DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE! Your efforts and time will be wasted. Even though I put the machine on my less-used TV (as far as recording goes), it did it again after I had invested 6 hours of recording time. I was so upset, I went out and bought the Panasonic DMR-ES20 yesterday at Best Buy. The ES10 is no longer available in stores. I'll let you know how that one is in a few months.Repeat after me: DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE! DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE! DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE! DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!
No hassles for me. This drive just works!First we set it up with USB 2. Worked great. However, we needed to remember to change the computer BIOS to disable booting from USB, or it assumed the WD was a boot disk.Then we transitioned to Firewire. It has worked perfectly between 2 computers. So far, it has stayed cool and quiet on fairly light use.I was delightfully surprised at how small and how attractive it is. I run it flat on the table top. Glad to have the metal casing.Couldn't be happier with it! Looking to get another one for another system.
Pretty cool. I'm not a "puter geek" so I can't speak personally for the range or quality of performance, but it's fun to play with anyway!
Do not even think of buying this scanner if you are running XP or Win2k. It will not work on either operating system. There are no drivers available from Canon to upgrade from Win98 to 2K or XP.I wont buy another Canon product because of this.
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.
I have purchased this product 1 month back and it is running great. At first after seeing its size and price, I was a little doubtful. But the performance of this product is good. The picture quality and colors etc are very good.I recommend buying this product.
I have a Canon A70 that until recently was a great camera. On a trip to the Grand Canyon the camera failed. Lens would not retract and E18 error appeared on screen. I thought it was just bad luck until I got home and Googled the E18. Discovered that this was a common complaint and that it is a waste of my time to pursue this with Canon. I am now looking at other brands for a replacement.
Nice enough while it worked. It lights up when I plug it in, but I get the message that a USB device has malfunctioned over and over-doesn't work anymore. Then I go back to my larger, but tough as nails logitech wireless mouse that I've had for YEARS, and I'm back in business. Won't buy from this manufacturer at all again.And actually, I didn't like the size of the mouse, a bit awkward-small.
I have a Pioneer DVR-220S DVD recorder. I also have a Pioneer DV563A DVD player. THE PLAYER IS AN RW PLAYER. It is DESIGNED to play RW discs.(Make sure YOURS is too, BEFORE you buy these discs. If your player doesn't say RW somewhere on it, it probably ISN'T).I have just finished making back-up copies of the Duran Duran Greatest Hits 2 DVD set, and the LED Zepplin 2 DVD set (Using a Sima Go DVD signal processor, which strips the copy guard right out of the signal). I used these Radius Technology DVD-RW discs for my copies. After FINALIZING the discs on the recorder, I tried them in the DVD player. PERFECT!!!! I just ordered 2 more packs of 25. The price can't be beat!
Great! Easy to use, just enter the code to your Xbox account and its there to use. Will definitely buy again
I bought this cable for $1.76 free shipping and I can say with absolute certainty that these work just as good if not better than those outrages priced monster cables. People don't waste your money on overpriced HDMI cables when you can buy the same thing for much less! Good day.
I don't watch or listen to sports at all so the special sports functions didn't appeal to me at all. What made the sporster model attractive was the larger, well backlit screen and the docking system. I can move the unit from my car to the office to home just by grabbing the unit from the dock and moving it to one of my optional home kits. I was using a Starmate unit but hated removing all the individual wires and was concerned that after some time I would wear the components down. It also lets me sort of hide the wires a bit so it doesn't look as cluttered.The display is large and when in my home kit I can increase the character size so I can read it across the room - the lines become longer so it must scroll the message but it is a tolerable trade off. It is also nice to be able to adjust the backlight intensity.The FM transmitter works excellently. I have it hooked to the home kit in my livingroom and can pick up the transmitter on my stereo in the basement. For kicks I checked my car in the driveway and was able to pick up the signal outside while the receiver was still inside. As a matter of fact I drove 2 doors down before the signal go garbled and was at the end of the street before it gave up. I have a Hyundai Elantra with factory stereo - I doubt the receiver in my car is anything special.The remote is too small to be useful, especially in the car - unless you enjoy crashing while fumbling with the buttons. Fortunately there are many presets on the receiver itself and the remote is not too necessary for the driver.The unit looks a little bulbous to me but that is a matter of personal taste.You get nickled and dimed on home kits and extra car kits - WAY overpriced but necessary if you need the kit outside of the primary car. The boombox seems expensive for something with a small amp and two speakers - most of the guts for the unit is the receiver you must provide yourself.Overall I am a pleased consumer.
I cannot believe how much better my Ipod sounds with these headphones! The bass and sound quality is excellent. They are also extremely comfortable for working out as they do not move off your ears unlike the ear buds and the "over the head" design. I still can't believe how cheap they are...honestly, Philips are ripping themselves off!I am going to buy another pair to use when I am not at the gym because since they are not meant to be worn while working out, the cushions on the earphones get kind of sweaty. Just a little tip if you are planning to wear these to work out.
I bought these for my daughter, but she let me try them....briefly. Until using the Sony MDR-ED21LP I've never had a set of ear bud headphones that worked for me. All others are very loose in my ears, I have to turn the volume up quite high to be able to hear well, background noise often interferes with the music, and they fall out easily. None of these things are true with the MDR-ED21LP headphones. The solution seems very simple. It appears to be a plastic "boot" that slips over a normal speaker, but it has a small section that protrudes and sits in the ear canal. Brilliant!I'm not an audiophile, but I think the sound quality is quite good. My only complaint is that I can't use them on my Pocket PC. It needs a microphone/headphone combination.
I ordered the "HP 90W-AC/Adapter" three days ago, they shipped it quickly and I received it relatively quickly. However, I found out today it is not only, not as described, but completely incompatible with my computer. I was very careful to read the descriptions so as to order the right ac adapter, however still somehow got a "Gmax" power adapter that does not even plug into my computer and is certainly not the HP adapter that I KNOW will work with my laptop. In the product description it is described as "HP 90W AC Adapter for HP Notebooks" and then also states under the product features that it is compatible with HP Pavillion DV4000 however, this Gmax adapter IS NOT even close to compatible with our HP DV4000 or any other HP laptops in our house. Also under the Technical Details it quite clearly states: "Brand Name: HP". I'm not completely certain it is even new, it surely is not packaged as if it were new. I needed this adapter quickly and will now have to wait the better part of another week to get the right product due to the inaccurate product description. Have not yet heard back on how they'd like to correct the problem.Update: After contacting the seller about the product they offered to send the correct, although no-name brand, product for my computer. They responded quickly to all my emails and questions and when I determined that the product still wouldn't really meet my needs they offered a full refund. Refund was issued quickly. While the product is not exactly as advertised they do seem to have pretty good customer service and a desire to help customers out. If you just need a really inexpensive replacement cord you will probably be happy with this seller.
I am currently using my new card to write this review!I am using windows 7 ultimate, and had a VERY easy time installing this card. I threw it in my computer, installed the drivers using a windows wizard and am now enjoying BLAZING speeds! All the reviews here are excellent and quite true! Instead of a bunch of technical jargon let me put it this way:My house is near a public access point for wi-fi. My laptop will not connect to this access point because it will barely pick up the signal. My ipod touch running a special wi-fi finding program will only work when I stand next to my back window holding it up at certain height. This new card and antenna gives me FOUR OUT OF FIVE BARS on my internet and super fast download speeds. It has picked up other networks that I never knew where there and allows me to connect to those too!BUY THIS CARD!!!! It is totally windows 7 ready and WORTH IT!!!
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.
This HDMI cable has all the specs I need in an HDMI cable and at 6ft it's never to short. It performs the same as those other expensive HDMI cables so why pay up?
this is a great product. its a breeze to set up with the computer. all you have to do is answer a few basic questions and your are up and running. it can slo get into more complicated macros and programing learned ir codes for the more technical user. if you have multiple remotes that you have to use to do anything than this is the product for you.
Cables were broken. Had to go buy new ones. Sent zapping feedback into my TV and almost blew out my Blu Ray player.
Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase. The only thing is that I hope that the battery doesn't wear out too early even if I take the USB adaptor out of my computer.
I recently purchased this receiver with a pair of jbl s38 speakers for fronts, a jbl s-center channel speaker, and jbl n26 rear speakers, and I have never heard a home theater setup sound so good at this price. I have definetly heard better....from 4000 receivers, but for 99.9 percent of the population (me) this receiver is brilliant. It has 6 total digital inputs (3 coaxial, 3 optical), multiple digital outputs, enough power that I have not yet brought my self to crank the volume for fear of ruining my hearing (for some reason Harman/Kardon underrates their receiver's power. 100 watt/channel sony is equal to about 40 watts or less on the HK scale), a really nice looking front and easy to use receiver, and to top it off you dont need a degree in home theater to set it up in a few minutes.The only downside to this receiver that I have found is the lack of component video input/output, but this wont be a factor for the majourity of people. One thing I was very happy, and actually suprised about, was that this receiver not only does a superb job at digital surround (DTS, Dolby Digital), but it also puts out transparent, crystal clear stereo sound from your favorite cds. So many of those &quot;home theater in a box&quot; setups, with mini speakers and a subwoofer are able to nicely reproduce movies, becuase no single speaker/pair of speakers has to carry the load the entire time. During Stereo listening, on the other hand, these setups really falter. Sound becomes distorted, volumes are not very capable, and the sound is very tinny. The HK avr 310 exposed to levels of ambiance to songs that i've been listening to for years.The inclusion of Logic7 and the best Pro Logic I have ever heard on any receiver, make watching tv a whole lot more fun. I've owned this reciever for about three monthes now, and have only spent probably twenty-five minutes total setting it up, and I get great results. In this price range, I challenge anyone to find a receiver that even comes close to the Harman and Kardon avr 310.PS: This receiver comes with a two year warranty from h/k if something were to go wrong. In past experiences with Harman Kardon, they have been exceedingly helpful in terms of repairs/replacements.
I recently purchased this headset for use at work. I am on the phone most of the day and was looking for a really high quality headset. I also work at home and have a server rack in my home office, so the ultra noise cancelling was something I was interested in. This headset definately performs. The sound quality is fantastic, as well as what the person on the other end hears.The only thing to watch out for is that this headset comes with a Sennheiser quick disconnect plug, so in order to plug this into anything you will need another cable in addition. I got both the modular plug for Avaya phone and a 2.5mm adapter.One of my favorite things about the headset is the comfort. It is very light and yet still feels quite durable. The adjustments work well, especially the mic boom. I have never used a headset with a boom so easily adjustable.Overall, this headset beats any I have used for an office telephone, and is a good choice if you work in a noisy environment. I have used a plethora of Plantronics headsets, and they cannot come close to this performance.
This speaker set may seem like a good bargain for the money, but the sound quality is very poor and I was very dissapointed.Next time, I'll spend a little more and get a Klipsch THX system or a more expensive Logitech.Not even worth the $60.
After buying our first HDTV last year (a Sharp 37&#34; LCD) it was clear that we would never buy a regular analog TV again. But when we needed to get a 16:9 aspect ratio HDTV to fit in a 37&#34; wide wall unit in our family room, we found the choices very limited. None of the Sony 34&#34; models would fit. Only 3 models fit and the Toshiba seemed the best choice.After getting it home and hooking it up to a HD cable box and DVD player, we are more than satisfied. The HD pictures are excellent - much, much better than our previous analog set could produce. Same for DVD. Although clearly less Hi Def than HDTV (the DVD is only 480p whereas the HDTV is 1080i), DVDs look much better than they did on our older Sony analog TV.The set is easy to use and almost all of the controls on the remote (which can easily be programmed to handle the most basic features of your receiver and cable box) are very intuitive.Make no mistake about it. This 34&#34; HDTV is nowhere near as crisp or clear as our 37&#34; LCD HDTV. As far as I can tell, rumours to the effect that CRT (picture tubes) still deliver a better picture than LCD are just plain wrong. One can easily see that in the showroom or at home. But this CRT HDTV only cost about 1/3 the price of an LCD. For 1/3 the price, you get all the same digital HD features, and a picture that, while not quite as sharp and clear as an LCD, is still far, far better than the best picture you can get on an analog, non-HD TV. IF you don't need the thinness of LCD (or plasma) and want a mid-sized 16:9 HDTV, consider this Toshiba. I think you will be pleased with the picture and the cost/value ratio (&#60;$1150 delivered to your door).
I received this as a gift. The speakers did not work from the beginning. The blue light is on. My ipod is playing, I can hear it using the headphone outlets, but nothing comes out of the speakers. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE THE RECEIPT AND CAN RETURN IT IF IT DOESN'T WORK SINCE THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT IS INCONSISTENT!
It tracks beautifully on my Mac's and the rechargeable feature is a nice touch. I still don't use all of the buttons, but I'm starting to get used to the idea they are there.
Fast and easy, took about 2 minutes to get my code...Wish it was a bit discounted though, but still great!
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.
I am disappointed. I purchased the 2400 and got the greatest picture quality,indoors and out. Gave it away and purchased the 2600. Photo quality is poor. It accidently turns on, I wish the smart card was placed somewhere else and not with the battery, the battery life is not that long. Only good feature is it's size. Neat and compact. Wish I was able to purchase the 2nd 2400.
Works Great! Battery is as good or better than original that came with my Lumix FZ-18. The charger is especially handy as I can also use it in my vehicle's powerport or lighter. The mini-tripod was an added bonus!
I purchased a used Panasonic Kx3626 wide carriage printer 8 years ago to print out my fashion design patterns. It finally broke down literally and physically. I was surprised to find a new one on Amazon (I didn't think they made them anymore)and really am satisfied with it. The one problem I haven't solved is why it will start printing over again from the beginning at times. I'm sure it's something I'm doing, but it doesn't happen often. The printing is great. I had a problem putting in the ribbon, but everything else went together fine.[ 24-Pin 300 Cps Wide Par Epson Lq-1170/IBM Xl24E]]
Bought one for work and decided to get one for home too. I love it!
Subtle, powerful, and full of the languid and long moments of childhood, this southern mystery is not for the reader who wants a cheap thrill, Each character is drawn carefully and completely with the plot woven around them until there is no escape, no possible place to withdraw or hide. The reader plummits forward holding hands with elderly Southern women, snake driving drug dealers and the small children who know the secrets that connect them. It is not a book that can be put down in the dark. I hadn't read the author's first book, but I will stampede backwards to find it. She is a genius. Her last page here is a masterful one. She can stand up with Harper Lee and Ray Bradbury in my bookcase any day.
I have had too many remotes this is the very last one I will ever need.It does every comand that I have programed into it, every time.This remote has so many great features that I don't even use them all.Don't even think twice, you can't go wrong with this one.
This product is the best way to store your CDs. If you've been having problems with all those annoying CD cases, I would reccomend buying this product. Of course, there is the possibility that you have more than 48 CDs, in which case they have a larger CD case.
Here's what I expected when I bought this modem to replace the SB5100 I was renting from comcast:open boxswap modemplug incall comcast and give them the MAC addressinternet works after 5 minutesWhat actually happened was comcast took a couple of hours to get to it, but the modem itself performed exactly as it should. I'm happy.
It's back in stores with the update they gave it (see below) and it works great. This is the best TV capture card yet. NVIDIA's DualTV Media Center Edition card is on par with ATI's 550 card and this card is noticeably better then both. For some reviews I suggest going to Cnet and/or AnandTech and read what they found. For those looking to talk to others and to get more technical, you may enjoy the AVS forum.UPDATED POSTYour experience with this card may depend on your setup (hardware and software) and how you use it (recording cable, over the air, over the air digital, etc.). I am using Media Center 2005 to record over the air HD content. I'm playing the recording back on an Xbox 360 hardwired to my network and connected to a HD TV. Do not bother trying this through a wireless network, it wont be fast enough (I had to sell my Xbox 360 wireless adaptor because it wasn't even close to being fast enough). I have an N router by Belkin and an N desktop adaptor and it is barely fast enough and only when I have maximum signal strength. I will probably end up hardwiring the PC as well.When you install the drivers (and software if you don't have Media Center) don't forget to disable your antivirus (I had problems with System Mechanic {Kaspersky}). (Quick side note to Kaspersky owners - do not ever use their stealth mode with their firewall, it really messes with your ability to connect to your Xbox 360)The card works really well in my setup but looks terrible on my PC because even though my video card meets the minimum requirements it is no where near ready to deal with over the air HD content. I can play HD content (720P or 1080P) downloaded off the internet but the video card doesn't have to work as hard to display that. Recording and displaying analog TV is very easy and looks about as good as a high end VCR. TIP, if you don't have cable (like me) and just want to do over the air (OTA) make sure you split the cable and attach to both the CABLE input on the card and the DTV input on the card. It will help you during setup and it will allow you to display both the digital and analog channels in your area.I talked to ATI and the recall was for boards that showed great signal strength but couldn't actually pull in the signal very well. My board pulls in signals as well as both of my OTA set top boxes.I really recommend this card and for those of you thinking about other software and/or ways to display it on your TV I really recommend getting a copy of Media Center and maybe even an Xbox 360 - I bought both on e-bay.
The cable, store and price were/are perfect. I'm going to buy another and recommend to everyone I know.
When I bought this subwoofer I was skeptical of it's ability to produce very low frequencies. The data sheet on the JBL website looked good, especially for a speaker which is suited for such a small sealed enclosure. I made a box out of 3/4" MDF with an interior volume of about 0.3 cubic feet (appxox. 10" x 10" x 8 3/4" outside.) This little speaker makes some really low notes, and very loudly! This speaker is efficient- makes a lot of noise with a fairly small amount of power. I'm using an amp rated for 125 watts RMS (even though JBL claims it will handle 200 watts RMS) and I wouldn't want it any louder! After a few songs at max. volume my ears are ringing and I have a headache! It's as loud as a 10" bass tube I had in the 90's, and can be heard very loudly outside of the car.It really hits with the lowest kick drum thumps, and sounds great playing hip-hop and regae with low synthesized bass notes. If you're looking to compete, this sub isn't for you, but if you want some bump in the trunk that will annoy the neighbors if you forget to turn it down at night, this sub will deliver!
I have been happy with his DVD burner since I bought it a month ago. I successfully backed-up 3 commercial DVDs and burned 2 home video using Memorex DVD+R media without a problem. I did not install the software that came with the burner though for I heard that was where most complains came from. I used Nero and it worked like a charm. Overall, I recommend this burner and I am glad that I bought it.
I just received my package and it is fantastic.This is a great pric and product just great.
I am an IT professional (BSIT) and I bought this product because it is rated #1 by Consumer Reports and I own several HP printers that I really enjoy. However, I had the same experience as several other reviewers of this product. This printer simply does not work out of the box. After trying for 1 day I gave up and called HP customer service and they diagnosed the problem as a defective chip in the printer. They wanted to replace the printer with a refurbished one; I refused and threatened to return it back to Amazon. I was placed on hold and then told that I would receive a firmware upgrade via FedEx overnight. If this upgrade does not work I will be forced to return the printer to Amazon.Deeply disappointed,
We bought these with the idea that we could use the same ports for different pieces of our home entertainment center. We were able to hook up our PS3 to the cable box with absolutely no problems during hook-up or during use. There were clear screens and no lag whatsoever. We are really pleased with this product! Thank you!
I travel frequently for work and wanted something that would better connect me to my family back home. This product is small which makes it easy to travel with. It is incredibly easy to set up and use with my HP laptop. This has been a great purchase.
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.
You'll never regret buying the Canon L series. The fit and finish is perfect and image quality is excellent!
When I opened up the packaging, the battery seemed nice enough, but the tools looked sub par. In reality both probably are, but it's working! The instructions are on a needlessly small slip of paper, and they don't really help the most when needed the most (actual battery swap), but it got the job done. The tools are the same in that they did the job but could be better. I imagine there aren't many factories churning out these tools, so I'd expect to see the same in other kits. The biggest surprise came in a battery that was smaller in size than the original, which kinda sucks. I'd squeeze as many cells in there as I could. When it's all said and done, the iPod which died every night in my car (due to cold winters depleting almost non-existent charge) now works well.
The Trendware modem hardware I purchased installed very easily, and the internet performance is more than satisfactory. The instructions were not good for enabling modem-on-hold (allowing one to receive calls while online), non existant actually. One must copy the LTMOH files from the CD, and then put them in a folder on the hard drive, and then add the ltmoh.exe file to the startup menu; for the software didn't install automatically.
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 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...
Ok, yes possibly the fifth headphones review of the month, but I kinda had to replace the Earhugger headphones because...ok, I'll say it, I stepped on them. Kinda sad, I was really starting to like them, until I stepped on them and now the left side no longer works.So I ventured into Wal-Mart. Wow, terrible selection of earbuds here. They had a ton of the kind that goes over the ear (not the full size kind with the earcups). They were out of stock on my Sony MDRE828LP earbuds. They no longer sold the Sony h.ear or the Sony w.ear. The only earbuds they had were made by Koss, and that really doesn't count since they were in a combo pack with a pair that was over twenty dollars. The only thing left were these pairs of Pannys. Whatever, they were really the only thing there and if I didn't like them I could easily return them since it was Wal-Mart and buy from Amazon.com. I did just that.I hate these headphones for a reason that some of you may find odd, but make others turn away from these for good. They leak, a lot, actually terribly, to the point where you can wear the headphones the opposite way and still get most of the sound. Some people on here might be using these for home use or excercising outside in a non-public enviorment, and chances are if you like the clip headphone design you'll likely be impressed with these. But if you are using them at school, in a library with speechbooks, or in a gym, you really shouldn't buy these. I do think it's Panasonic's fault for not covering the opposite side of the speaker correctly, but who knows, these might work for you.The sound quality is like most headphones made by Panasonic. Average bass with good mids and great clearity. I tested these a bit and they do sound pretty darn good given the slim price tag. The bass isn't earth shattering, but it is at least adequate and does not seem to overpower, even at higher volumes. The mids are pretty good, to be picky a little harsh in the 2k-4k range, but not bad for the price. The golden part of the sound is the clarity, this is an excellent headphone if you're into pop, rock, or fuller music, since they have a clear soudn that will bring out detail into your music. Overall, above average sound with good clarity.I also found these much more comfortable than many other clip headphones than I tried. The hook is adjustable, so you will always ensure a good fit and will never press too hard on your ears. These aren't for heavy running but will stay on for the most part. They look a bit cheap on the Amazon picture for some reason, but don't worry, these are very stylish and will look good with whatever you're using with their black/chrome scheme. Also the cord is asymmetrical, so when you take off the left earpiece it will not fall to the ground and instead be at shoulder level. An earlier review complained about this. All you have to do is travel your index finger on the right side cord and stop when the headphones start to pull off. Then take that part of the right cord and tape it to the left cord. Then you will get the traditional Y design.For cost these were only ten bucks at Wal-Mart. To me that is a good price for these. For only ten bucks you will be getting a pair of clip headphones that have good sound quality and are comfortable and stylish to be used for home use or in a non-public enviorment.Overall, a good pair of ear-clip headphones but were designed for someone else in mind. They have good sound and are comfortable to wear for hours and look nice but they leak out just way too much sound. The verdict is not out yet if these are a return or not, they may be a good pair of headphones if my computer ones (pricey Sennheisers) die out. If you are using these in a non-public enviorment this is a good buy, but if not I'd avoid these and clip headphones in general and go with an earbud design that will deliever similar sound but not distract others. 4 stars.
Let me tell you. I first purchased a SLIK U212 in the summer of 1981. I've taken it to deserts, mountains, beaches, you name it. It's been a consistent (no nonsense) workhorse all this time. Everything positive you've heard about this wonderful device is absolute truth. I've recently opted to become a wedding photographer and am purchasing another one of these miracles as backup.You can pay more for one of those swank, foreign-sounding tripods. Or buy a SLIK and get out there an tear up the landscape with your SLR and your digital camera and take great pix. I still marvel at how resilient my U212 is. You deserve this tripod. Buy it, and you won't be sorry.
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.
First of all, I must confess that a relative of mine works at Apple's iPod department and I got a sneek peek (heh heh) at the iPod Mini. I must say that I was really BLOWN AWAY by this 4GB wonder!I was allowed to nestle it for 24 hrs as a tester. 24 hrs of wonder, they were! I managed 985 songs on it. I listened only to a very few though.But the iPod Mini has mind blowing features - discover them! There are awesome games, an easy way of organising your stuff and even an alarm clock! A color display adds to the fun.But all this does come at a price, approximately 250 bucks. But I tell you, it's worth it! So go on, do not hesitate to but this!
I've had this for about a month now and there are no complaints. Works for my phone, plays the music with quality audio.
Okay, so with the caveat that it can take low-quality stills at 2mp, which are perfectly normal JPEGs, this thing is useless as a _video_ camera, which is what I bought it for. It produces an "ASF" file. Which, after a lot of research, I find out is a rare and reviled "envelope" or container format for MPEG4 video. The normal container format is AVI, which is what just about all software is written to work with. The only thing I was able to find which even claimed to be able to decode ASF files was a codec called ffmpeg, which is command-line only, and there don't seem to be any usable wrappers for. So in _theory_, I could write my own shell scripts to call ffmpeg, using long-unsupported options, and pipe the result into something which would transcode it into a regular AVI or MOV. And I'd have to do that for every darned video-clip this thing produced. What the heck good is that supposed to be? What were they thinking? How did they imagine anyone would be able to use this thing? It's absolutely worthless. Just get any old digital camera, they can all produce normal, viewable video clips, nowadays. I ordered this back when it was announced, and I guess it finally shipped a week or so ago. If anybody had mentioned this little problem earlier, I could have cancelled my order. :-/
This is a great lense. I didn't realize that the AF doesn't work with Nikon cameras that need DX lenses (I have the D3000.) I still love this lense though, it was inexpensive and takes great pictures. I take a lot of pictures of food for my blog [..], and for that it is perfect. Taking pictures of my kids in motion is a little harder with the manual focus.
Donna Tartt returns after a 10-year absence from publishing with The Little Friend. Based on the performance of the Secret History and their expectations for The Little Friend, Knopf cut Tartt a wide path of artistic freedom, but what the book needed was a good edit to tighten up the story. Just because she can tell a story at such great length doesn't mean she should.The Little Friend contains Tartt's same gift for rich detail and narrative. But there are too many characters and too many side trips, events, and descriptions that don't move the story along. At 175 pages, I closed the cover on The Little Friend, and it makes me somewhat sad because I like Harriet. I really, really like her. She's a plucky kid on a righteous mission: discovering who killed her brother Robin when he was the same age she is now. But the book needed a much tighter focus on Harriet, her chosen task, and how she goes about accomplishing it. I simply could not keep up with all those southern women and whose progeny was connected to who and how.I was disappointed that The Little Friend didn't grip me as The Secret History did. Perhaps the focus narrows as the story progresses, but after almost 200 pages, I was anxious to get down to the brass tacks of Harriet's mission. Here's hoping that the editor of Tartt's next book reins her in a bit.And by the way: could Knopf have come up with an uglier cover for this book? One word for that antique doll face: yikes!
Helps to keep dirt off the lens and protects from fingerprints, a simple way to save your lens on the cheap
this keyboard looks sexy and that's just about it. it's way overpriced even with all its features and built in track pad. get a real mechanical keyboard like the razer black widow for half as much if you're a typist or a gamer. your fingers will thank you afterwards
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!
just what I wanted I like the easy to put together and wow the stars. it was shipped on time and was well packed too.
I originally purchased this for my HP Pavilion DV2000Z, which fit like a glove. My ThinkPad L412 is much bulkier and not beveled at the edges so it's a tight fit, but it still works.The neoprene material is exactly what I envisioned. It'll certainly do the job protecting the computer, but it's not too thick to hamper flexibility or otherwise make it awkward or heavy. The edges around the perimeter of the laptop (excepting the zippered part) are double-cushioned, which is a plus. At first, the storage flap seemed too thin to put anything in, but as another reviewer mentioned, it's fine for slim items. I even managed to shove my power cord in there. I just need to be careful that the transformer box doesn't get pressed and crack the laptop. It hasn't harmed either laptop or the case itself, yet.The (single) zipper seems pretty durable and the neoprene material has held up well in 4 years of almost weekly use -- sometimes in a suitcase, sometimes in a backpack, sometimes loose in the car.The only real complaint I have (the reason for 4 stars) is the so-called carrying handle on the side. It's a nylon ring that's threaded into the side of the case, but only one side of the handle is threaded in, as the illustration indicates. This creates an imbalance of weight and the case tilts at an odd angle when gripping by that handle and the stitches seem to be highly stressed. If they would stitch it at both ends to make it a true handle, it would be fine. As it is, I do not trust that handle, but in the few times I've been forced to use it due to full hands, it's remained intact.Also worth mentioning is that it's a fur magnet, so be prepared to use a hair roller if you're concerned about that.Overall, though, good product, holds up well, and lives up to buying expectations. Just avoid using the handle.EDIT: Still using this thing after almost 6 years! :) It's in good shape. Something I never mentioned previously is that, while the edges on 3 sides of the case are padded generously, the top of the case where the zipper is has no padding whatsoever. I was carrying it long side facing up one day and dropped it on pavement and it dented the front right corner of the laptop which was in the "danger zone." Not sure if this can be remedied; still 4 stars.
Usefull item to protect you precious ipod, if you don't care about dimension...the ipod becomes quite bigger! If I could, I would checked alternatives before buying it...but it's what I expected. Good.
Product showed up right on time. However, I soon found out I ordered the wrong cartridge. I need a # 11. Guess I'm stuck with this.
If you're looking for a good iPod speaker system, keep looking. The sound quality is noticably terrible even for this price, and I am not that picky. There is constant buzzing in the background..gets louder as you crank it up. Especially noticable between songs. The music sounds very 'boxy' and muted. My laptop does a better job definitely.Whats worse is the alarm clock. You can wake to the iPod which would be great if the loudness of the alarm wouldn't wake up the whole house! You can't adjust the volume of the alarm beforehand and it gets SUPER loud. I tried leaving the iPod volume and the system's volume very low..nope still too loud. And the buzzer alarm sounds like a foghorn "dooot" it's horrible. The radio transmission is just as low quality, there is always buzzing and my other radio doesn't do that in the very same room.There is a remote, but it's poorly designed. Still it's slim and cute, just one more problem. It doesn't read the remote until you're only 10 feet away. At that point I can just walk up to it and push the buttons. :(Also, the LCD screen is ridiculously bright. It lights the room when the lights are turned off. Its basically a strong nightlight.I don't recommend this if you care about the sound quality from your iPod. If you're having a party and this would be the main speaker system, your guests will not be impressed. Buy something more expensive - you get what you pay for.Recommended for people's younger aged kids who have iPods. You can put it in their room. I mean, it still produces sound, and at lower volumes, may be acceptable. If they're not too picky, this might be good. And it doubles as a nightlight!Pros:Good lookingEasy to usehas a remote, alarm clock, and am/fm radio w/10 presetsCons:LCD screen too brightbad sound qualityalarm clock TOO loudremote uselessDONT BUY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT SOUNDOverall, for the price, it delivers what you paid for. But there have to be better systems even for this price. Try the iBlaster, less features but better sound.
As a former semi-audiophile I have always had semi-high end audio gear and I had a hard time making the transition to portable digital audio. I think I have finally found a good compromise with these Sony MDR7506 phones. First of all, I import all my music with a lossless codec (file size be damned). I do not need every recording I own on my player at the same time. And I have always felt that when listening to music I want to hear the music as it was recorded and not the device that is producing the sound. The headphones (or the speakers) should be transparent. To a large extent these Sony phones accomplish that. They have exceptional clarity and detail through all frequency ranges with a natural organic sound and minimal coloration. And when I can hear the picks on the strings and the rosin on the bows, I know I am in the right place. I also find them comfortable for extended wear and like that the cord is coiled and not too long. I cannot imagine anything much better in this price range and would recommend these without reservation.
This item removes static and dust from the grooves of the records. When playing after using the brush there are far fewer pops and snaps.
I purchased the Coby CA-739 Wireless FM Transmitter and was disapointed by how each of its pre-programmed frequencies were major Denver Area Radio Stations or had high amounts of static in the Denver area. The transmitter was noisy and weak. I sent it back and purchased the I-River which allows you to program your own frequencies. Low noise. High quality. Much better....
I bought these to fit on a box that had wholes the same size. They fit well and work good with my speakers
I love my Sennheiser RS 140 Wireless Headphones. They are pretty comfortable to wear and the sound is good also. They were easy to install and I'm really pleased with the way I can go all over the house with very little break up... I would buy them again.. :)
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.
It is extremely cheap and gets the job done. It's simple as that. It does what it it expected to: output videos in HD and it is up to pat with $10 HDMI cables. I highly recommend it.
I use Ubuntu 7.10 and this product works perfect, unlike the DWL-G510 that I used to have that didnt work. Also fits perfect on windows XP.80% signal thru 3 concret walls which I think is excellent.
I bought this DVD player at a local appliance store for a promotion when major electronics retailers were selling it for $149.99 back in the day. I paid $79.99 and I probably watched 2,000 DVD's over the 7+ years I owned it. I played movies, paused them, turned my player on, then off right away, you name it, and it never ever game me any error or broke on me. I just finally got rid of it because I wanted an HDTV and a blu-ray. The other people that wrote bad reviews must've got a defective player, because mine was outstanding. I even got rid of my old Sony TV which was 20+ years old and still going strong. Hopefully my blu-ray sony player will be as good to me as this player was. Based on my experience, highly recommended.
My review will be lost in the vast amounts of reviews on this product, but i'll go nonetheless.I got the mouse a few years back, and it's worked great for the entire time i've had it. Truth be told, I think I got it for under $20, I was very surprised when I saw this page was selling them for so much even though they are a couple years old. Makes me feel good about my purchase!Anyway, it's super comfortable, and the fact that it is wireless just makes it that much better. Truth be told I don't use the Zoom and Search buttons, so I can't review them, but the Back and Forward buttons are easily my favorite things about this mouse. It makes looking through pages 1000 times easier. The scroll wheel is pretty cool as well, it's adjustable so you can feel the "click" and go through pages slowly or you can set it to "smooth" where it will roll and roll and roll and roll to the bottom of an enormous document in seconds.I like the portability, the Wireless Receiver can go right into the mouse when travelling, and I can use this with multiple desktops and laptops both PC and Mac. Logitech did a superb job with this mouse. 5 Stars!
Well it got here when promised, and it does work but my car cassette player won't register it as a cassette. It just goes from trying to play one side to the other. When it plays the correct side I can clearly hear the sound but the problem is that it will just keep changing and eventually eject
This was wonderful. it fit perfectly, it looks nice, and the price is just amazing. I would definitely reccommend it to anyone that wants it.
I didn't purchase this product at Amazon, but commonly rely on others' recommendations at this site, so here's my take. THIS PRODUCT IS A GREAT INVESTMENT. The primary reason that I didn't give it a 5 star rating, is because the packaging doesn't clearly state which brands of blank DVD's are compatible. I bought a 100 pack of memorex DVD+R & the disks wouldn't finalize. I contacted sony support & learned that there's a list of approved brands.DVD+R DL (Double Layer)Verbatim/Mitsubishi 2.4x speedDVD+RSony 4x & 8xRicoh 8xVerbatim/Mitsubishi 4x & 8xTaiyo Yuden Co. 4x & 8xHitachi Maxell 8xDVD+RWSony 4xRicoh 4x(The support person also said TDK works - but it wasn't on the list)"The list" goes on for other types of Media (ie. DVD-R etc.) Visit sony.storagesupport.com for more info.I have used only Sony disks without difficulty.Note: the Double Layer disks are priced about 10 times the single layer disks, so you'd better have a good reason to use that feature.Also, if you have an older DVD player, be aware that some will not read/play burned DVDs. I've lived this problem. It's frustrating, but I found a new, very inexpensive DVD player that works well.One drawback... using the stand-alone option with a Digital Video Camera requires the signal to be converted to analog, then back to digital & there's certain to be loss of picture resolution - whether it's noticable may be a matter of opinion. Fortunately, you can hook up your Digital Video Camera to your computer via firewire and utilize the Video Capture software by Nero, that I found to be very straightforward. I recommend using the DVD+VR software feature that allows you to insert your latest video footage into a previously burned DVD+RW disk that works in most all newer DVD players.I didn't commit to converting my old VHS to digital until I found an older VHS tape whose image quality had detiorated so much as to be useless. What a loss! I had been intimidated by peers who'd told me to plan on spending upwards of 10 hours to edit a single hour of finished tape. The standalone operation & the quality Nero software bundled with the software make this Sony product a less-intimidating, worthwhile investment.
Read carefully. This package includes these three filters.Light balancing / neutral density / UV protectionThe Polarizing filter is extra.
This cable worked fine for 8 months and then completely failed. Also it seems a lot thicker than it has to be.
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.
This is a grrreat product. Who likes to carry their camera around on their shoulder while it can get dinged up or scratched in between shots? Not many . I got this for my Canon 40D with 128mm lens and it fits like a glove, even with the hood mounted in reverse. It also has several different options for attaching it to your camera, which is very convenient. 10 out of 10.
This is a great unit, will meet the needs of both the pro and hobbist. Good recyle time and stingy with battery life.
Obtaining Firewire cables locally would have been very expensive. These cables were excellent as to quality and proper shielding at less than half the local price.
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.
These headphones deliver good sound quality, good balance, and are very comfortable to wear. I watch a lot of TV shows on iTunes and found that sounds come through that I've never even heard through my 5 speaker/subwoofer set up. The in-line volume control is very convenient and the cord is long enough so I'm not tethered to my comp, but it also doesn't get in the way.The only con is that due to the style of headband adjustment, these headphones can look a bit dorky. But overall I'm thrilled with these and at least my roommates aren't getting on my case about the noise from my subwoofer anymore.
The product page suggests that this is a Verbatim name brand toner cartridge, but what I received was a generic refurbished cartridge, as stated by the other reviewer. This would fine except that it also caused my printer to print large unsightly streaks on all of my printouts -- not exactly helpful for printing resumes, wedding invitations labels, etc. I guess I'll have to buy that $80 official Samsung toner now.
I've had these hooked up to my computer for about a year now and they get great sound. Obviously, you can't crank them up like a more powerful set of speakers, but they pass the Beethoven symphony test and I've been very pleased with them. I also like that you can mount them on the wall and save room on your desk. They're great little speakers for the money and have been more than adequate for my needs.
I had another power supply and wasn't happy with it. I upgraded to this new True Power 330. I was recommended to buy it directly from the motherboard manufacture -ASUS. They told me for what I need, that this power supply would be more than sufficient. I received it in great shape and all install directions are included. I am so so happy with this power supply. It is quite and easy to install. They also warranty it for 3 years which is great!!. I trust Antec and they make great products. Way to go Antec!! A+ product. Definitely buy this unit and you will not be disappointed.
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 256MB Secure Digital Card 32X HHS, 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.
I absolutly am in love with this mp3 player!!!! This is perfect for the tech wiz people because you can mess around with it with the many cool features AND for the technology challenged because it is so easy to rip and/or download songs onto this device using WMP(for best results, use the most updated version)and then find them again. If you REALLY get stuck, there is even a iriver clix tutorial on the player that goes through all the important features of the player. Just go to extras, then to flash games, then scroll down to "iriver clix tutorial". The recording for both the fm radio and voice work great. I have even dropped this a couple times(not lightly either) and it didn't skip or break or anything!! The only problems are that it may not be enough memory for some people(2GB is enough to put on your favorite songs, have a bundle of voice recordings, pictures of your friends and family[yes, you can store pictures on it. Just one of the features I love about this thing!!] and maybe even have a movie on it, if you can figure it out.[see below])Another bad thing is that I can't figure out how to get on a video clip. If you can figure it out, great for you!! If not, it's still better than an Ipod nano, which by the way has no fm radio capability. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS THING!! BUY IT!!!!
We've used it about 4 times now. It takes nice, clear video and the audio is great as well.The only "problem" we've had is that sometimes, after using it for about 20 minutes or more, it doesn't want to turn back on.We've figured out that if we let it "rest" for about 10 minutes or so, it will come back on and work fine. It doesn't shut itself off unless you stop using it, it just doesn't want to turn back on sometimes.I really like it though and have figured out how to work around that one thing. It could be just a quirk with the one I bought. I don't know if it is common to the product.
Upon seeing the last few gigabytes of our laptops' hard drives dwindling down, my friend and I invested in external Iomega USB 2.0 120GB hard drives. Our computers were only USB 1.1, so we decided to look for an option to allow ourselves the speed of USB 2. The D-link DUBC2 was the cheapest and simplest solution, and for about 30 dollars we both purchased one. Now my friend's card came to him in good shape, but mine arrived with the plastic casing not even closed around the ports. In fact, I couldn't even hold it together with tape. The construction is second rate. I couldn't comment on the transfer rate, because I never paid too much attention. It didn't seem too fast, however. Finally, into a few weeks of usage, the card began to lose connection with the drive or any device connected to it if anything was moved - the computer or the cable. This is a major, major pain with a mobile computer. I would not recommend this product whatsoever, albeit for my own defective product and for the fact that someone would ship it in the condition it was in. Spend the extra money for a quality card if you really need it.
I only print in black and white, but according to the FAQs it still uses up the colour ink to keep the colour heads clean. The problem is that once the colour cartridges are empty, it does not let you print in B&W anymore. You are FORCED to buy three new colour cartridge even though you do not need or want them. Also when only one colour cartridge goes empty, it forces you to replace the other two even though they have enough ink left.
I like this MP3 player because it is fairly easy to use and was reasonably priced. I love the design and shape, although at times it is slippery and easily dropped. Their software was pretty easy to use, and you can update it online. I don't find the software 'clunky' as other reviews describe it, but if you don't need advanced music editing, it's great. :-) The only other thing I didn't like was that the 'hold' function was very sensitive, going off even when I pressed the up arrow. I would definitely recommend it!
I had a CX4600 before I was sent a CX4800, which was fortunately covered and replaced under warranty due to the clogging issue many people have covered. I like the print quality of Epson printers, but unfortunately that's overshadowed by poor printer design.That said, the trick with these printers is twofold:1. TURN THE PRINTER OFF when you're not using it. Don't leave it on for extended periods of time.2. You MUST print a few pages and/or run a cleaning cycle at least once a month, if not more, to keep the ink from drying up in the waste ink hoses, which is the source of the worst clogs.It's a bit involved to repair yourself, but it can be done. Do a Google search for "inkjetprinterhelp" and you'll find a web site that has some comprehensive instruction on how to fix your CX4600.Shame on Epson for producing such a poor quality printer design.
Since I bought these about 2 weeks ago i have used about 25 of them and have not had any bad copies. I used to use Memorex blanks and every once in a while I would get a disc that my computer would not recognize as a blank and therefore would not write on. I have gotten the bad discs with increased frequency lately from a couple of companies but I have not gotten any of them with this brand. Good stuff, will definitely be buying them again.
I wanted to link our BOSE WAVE RADIO to my IPOD TOUCH (2nd gen.) and looked all over the Internet for a simple, inexpensive solution. No one could guarantee that the IPOD connector would fit a Touch G2 (connector is somewhat different than the Touch G1). Finally saw this cable system that links through the IPOD headphone jack instead of the IPOD connector. I decided to give it a try based on the good reviews. The product was shipped quickly, and I plugged it in and was enjoying beautiful music via the BOSE in less than a minute. The cables are sturdy and the connectors are great quality. It was quick and easy to connect, and the price was under ten bucks with free shipping. This is a real winner!
This camera was given to me as a gift from my 3rd cousin. When I first opened it I was overjoyed to be receiving this camera. I briefly scanned the manual and began to turn it on. Right after I switched it on, sparks began to fly from the camera and it caught on fire. I was fortunate not to get burnt and regret ever having used this camera.
Normally I don't do reviews, however, this HP mouse has gotten on my last nerve! For some reason, the optics make the pointer "jump" sometimes when the system is "thinking". A lot of times I'll be playing a game, then suddenly it "jumps" to the corner (always a corner) and when I click it closes out the window! It happens constantly and I try to make sure that I know where the cursor (arrow) is before I click, but it shouldn't be that way. I'm currently looking for a non-optical mouse as I write this.
I bought a mailstation and after two weeks of rude and unhelpfulmailstation.com help I bought a mailbug and was I really happy.Not only was setup extremely easy it can pick up other e-mail accounts and news, stocks etc. Mailstation(Earthlink) has far too many bugs and its staff does not even know its features, much less troubleshoot. Do not buy a mailstation, its junk. Pay a few dollars more for a quality product(Mailbug) and far more useful. Earthlink will not survive with its service. It stinks!
Since it is from Canon, so you can expect it to be great fit for your camera
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.
Any book by Ted White at UVA is deserving of the most careful examination--he is one of our leading constitutional/legal historians and students of the legal process. In this challenging volume, White argues that much of the conventional interpretation of the New Deal and its impact upon the development of constitutional law has been mistaken. In short, White argues that many of the developments in constitutional law that we associate with the New Deal and Court Packing (including "the switch in time that saved nine") actually had been in the works for years before, and Court Packing was more a product of on-going changes of long duration than a cause of them.The 376 pages of text and notes that White masses to support his argument are, I think, some of his best writing--and that is saying a lot. Particularly, the chapters on administrative agencies and the development of administrative law; free speech; the ALI and restatements; substantive due process"; and the "canonization and demonization of judges" reflect White at his best: incisive in analysis, reflecting total command of the pertinent literature, skillfully argued and well developed.The problem I encountered was that I nonetheless found his central thesis unpersuasive. This is despite the fact that a group centered at UVA, including Charles McCurdy and Barry Cushman ("Rethinking the New Deal Court"), have written outstanding revisionist material seeking to reorient our view toward the New Deal and the development of constitutonal law reaching back to the late 19th century (McCurdy on Justice Field, e.g.). But White has some problems in selling his thesis: (a) he tends to equate the New Deal too much with Court Packing; (b) he dismisses behavioralist explanations for judicial behavior despite his apparent lack of knowledge about the solid work that political scientists have done in this area since the late 1940's; (c) he tends to utilize ambiguous terms like "essentialist" without offering definitions; and (d) he has a tendency to set up "straw men" and knock them while avoiding more critical issues. The central argument also shifts at points: the New Deal had no effect, then perhaps some effect, and then was one of several forces effecting changes.Nonetheless, this book does what good revisionist writing seeks to accomplish: it forces one to re-examine fundamental premises and either defend them or accept the new contentions. In any regard, the individual chapters are worthy of serious attention even if you ignore White's central thesis. A book well worth reading if one is interested in this period and the development of constitutional law.
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.
The price may make you think this has got to be a total piece of junk, but it is far from it. It was incredibly easy to set up (I never had connected a DVD player before), but throw away the manual. It won't help; just use good ol' common sense. Others complained of the subtitle problem. Follow the advice of one reviewer here and choose a language other than English from the sub-title menu and they will disappear for good. I converted it to a machine capable of playing DVDs from around the world in approximately 30 secs. Picture and sound quality are exceptionally good. Loading/Unloading is quick & easy. My only complaint is a rather lame one. If you pause the player for too long (like to make a sandwich or walk the dog) the movie will re-set and you'll have to skip through to find your spot. No biggie. Switch to decaf and you'll be fine. The skipping goes pretty quickly. The machine looks good, too -- not like some of the cheapies you see at traditional discount stores. If you want more than a standard installation, you'll have to supply the additional cables yourself. Bottom Line: You could pay more for a "big-name's" solid, entry-level multi-format media player, but why anyone would is a mystery to me.
We have been using this double sided laminating paper in our Montessori classroom and everybody has been very happy with it. The quality is great but still a little pricey...
These ram chips are some of the best I have ever used. They are very reliable and stable. I recommend them
I recently purchased one of these from a display at a large, nationwide discount store. When I plugged it in to an LG Optimus C, Android phone, the display started behaving strangely and the phone started initiating commands. Upon measurement, it would appear the voltage is a full eight volts above specifications! A fault such as this should have never gotten past the most basic QA inspections at the end of the line.This item is going back to the nationwide discount store this evening. I do not normally write gratuitously negative reviews. However, the other reviewers are right. I just wish I had read them before going to buy one of these.
I managed to set the system up in less than an hour. I have used it nearly every day for more than four months without any problems. I love this system.
The speakers are small enough to fit on any desk. Both are connected by a ~6' cable, which can be problematic for people with large desks. The left speaker has the power cable, which is also ~6' long. As long as your desk is near an outlet, you should be fine.The sound quality is good for the price. There is a low buzz heard at high volumes, although this is probably because of my computer and not the speakers. Like most speakers, these ones start to go a little haywire if you crank them all the way up (not good for metal fans D:). As long as you're not a acoustician, the sound should be good enough for you. These speakers come at a great price, after all.
The CX5400 I have is a replacement for the CX5200 which had the same problems I'm having now.It works great until I need to change the ink cartridges. The ink will NOT flow from 3 of the 4 colors. I've spent too much time on the phone with tech support (not toll free) as they instruct me how to do a &quot;head cleaning&quot; a minimum of 9 times.I am now stuck with another huge paper weight and I'm about to call to request a refund.
These are great speakers! I bought them a few years back for my girlfriend's computer, but they were nice enough she decided to use them for her TV to watch DVDs instead. The sub is surprisingly strong for its price and size, and the speakers themselves don't distort at high volumes. It's a good purchace for someone looking for good, small surround on the cheap.
I use this to secure my camera to my car or boat. It works great when I use the camera in movie mode, particularly while sailing as it holds the image steady. My only regret is my camera is intended for still pictures and only takes 3 minute videos. I'll be buying a video camera soon, so I expect I'll get even more use out of this mount in the future.Great for group shots that you want to be in yourself. Great for video camera's too. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
The Netgear GS105 is an excellent business grade unmanaged gigabit switch. Just plug it in and forget about it. It's business grade features assure top performance and reliability, including store and forward, auto speed and crossover on all ports. I use this unit along with the GS108 switches and have never had a single problem.
The one criteria I had for this cable, it filled. HDMI is digital, that means that there are levels of quality when compared to more expensive cables. If it works, then it is just as good as any other cord being made to date. It's like a blank CD: there aren't higher quality CD's out there that are capable of recording much better sound. A blank CD will sound just like any other blank CD regardless of any protective coating or some stupid dual layering techonology. Don't let anyone talk you into getting a cable with a GOLD COATING, or a HIGH GRADE SHIELDING. None of that matters. I've bought all my cables from amazon for around $2-$3. Don't let people talk you into paying $30 for something like this at Best Buy either. Buy as cheap as you can find. HD is HD.
My husband is a cyclist. This is a terrific way to carry essentials such as ID, credit cards or cash. He no longer has to worry about forgetting these things in his bike pack. He absolutely loves it! He also has the Nike/Nano monitor & uses the wallet for it as well!The seller I purchased this from was EXTREMELY nice & helpful. I would gladly purchase from them again!
Nikon service is deplorable. D70 dust fibers in lens seems to be Nikon's Dirty Little Secret. 178$ in warranty cleaning and I can see the swab streaks on outside yet they did not remove dust from interior of the lens. This is not a joke. I have receipts, letters and store representatives as witnesses of defect. P.S. I guess if they don't fix it Nikon pretends they forgot your correct address as they did this to me and to others, news groups. This is days after purchase not a week. They have had the equipment for over two months yet are incapable of performing the correct repair. Are they total imbeciles? Are they illiterate? Do they want to remedy a factory defect? Who knows, all I know is that my D70 kit is not growing in value at the Nikon factory and that it's happening to other people too. Maybe they will fix it in time for the next model release. A company's warranty repair record should concern anyone making a large purchase. It does not matter how many bells and whistles a product has when it functions, if something goes wrong and your warranty is harmful instead helpful, you've bet on the wrong horse.
I recently bought theKodak PlaySport HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera (Black) NEWEST MODELand it fits perfectly in this case. There's plenty of room, yet it's a secure fit. Not much room to move around inside which is good. The outside flap has plenty of space for an extra battery (or a few flash cards) which is great if you plan on recording for a few hours.Overall, the case does what it is supposed to do, and that is to protect my camcorder. The strap that's included is long enough so that you can sling this over your shoulder for easy transportation/protection. Could definitely buy one of these again, especially for the price.
These are the worst headphones I have ever bought. Sony has done it again, too expensive and very awkward to wear. Do not waste your hard earned money on them.
This small wireless mouse worked well right out of the box. All I had to do was plug the transmitter/receiver into a USB port on the back of my laptop, insert a battery into the body of the mouse (one AA size) and start using it! It couldn't be any easier - no software involved.The mouse works well with my laptop and appears well made and should hold up for lots of usage. My only complaint is that it does not have any programmable buttons that you can use for functions like "back" in your browser - if it had that it would be perfect for my purposes.When not in use the small transmitter/receiver can be stored in a recess in the bottom of the mouse. When it is stored there it also turns off the battery power for the mouse. Good design.
quick and easy to use, simple install, and a very user friendly password protection program that anyone can understand. Plug and play technology and no complicated install programs. I have the 4, 16, and 32 GB versions and they all work great! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great flash drive that is password protected!
I purchased several of these based on almost 5 star rating. The picture is ok, but the sound is horrible. We are switching to a higher quality cable.
Great free filter and way to protect your lens. I also purchased a polarized filter for use outdoors. Between the two, I can take nice indoor and outdoor photos.
First of all, mine must be an upgraded version from this. Amazon, cnet, zdnet all have this same outdated photo. The new one can be seen on the cobyusa.com site. Also, the shuffle modes shuffle by song, directory or to include or not include subdirectories now. As for other reviewers having problems with it shuffling country with rap, that can easily be solved by a little file maintenance and organization: First, delete most of the country, and then all of the rap - that way, almost everything you have left that might come up on shuffle will sound musical! (Sorry, couldn't resist...) Anyway, it's a great value and easy to transfer MP3's and WMA's via USB. You can also set it up to charge via USB, and skip the wall wart. No Apple proprietary garbage or silly software to install, either.
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.
I purchased this product to take with me on a deployment to Afghanistan. It has never really worked for me. At first I simply had problems loading music onto it. I spent the better part of a day on customer support and they were unable to fix the problem. I ran out of time before I deployed and now my customer service period is over. For a while I was able to listen to the few songs I had gotten loaded but now my operating system keeps crashing. Perhaps I got a bogus unit, but not being in a position to spend weeks dealing with it I have been left with a poor experience.
After much thought I finally decided to upgrade from my Palm V to the Visor Deluxe, rather than going for the Palm Vx. Here are my reasons for my decision:- Visor has USB super-fast synchronization which is much faster than the Serial synch that you're stuck with on a Palm V/Vx (others can correct me if I'm wrong). I like to load up my Visor with tons of AvantGo subscriptions and Vindigo for NYC, and a bunch of reference e-books. With a USB, the hot-sync is very fast -- can't tell you how many times faster than serial.- I know the Palm Vx looks sleek and cool and everything, but the Visor deluxe blue (for example) looks cool too, although not so sleek. I've noticed people staring at it.- I can backup my data with the Backup Module, so I don't have to necessarily have access to a PC to back-up data.- Of course there's the advantage of having potentially unlimited extensibility via springboard modules. I'm waiting for a faster wireless modem module.- Bottom line, you get 8MB + USB + extensibility + good looks for $150 less than a Palm Vx, so the decision to me was clear.One comment: I noticed the Visor didn't come with the advanced calculator as I thought it would. Installation was a snap. I reinstalled the Palm Desktop with the CD-Rom that came with the Visor, and it correctly downloaded into the Visor all the data that used to be in my old Palm V.
Great sound and they stay in my ears no matter what kind of crazy CrossFit workout of the day I am doing.
I just received these speakers about a week ago, and I am blown away by the clarity and bass that these speakers produce. I did a little research before buying these cause they seemed a little too good to be true. High quality speakers for under $150 is almost unheard of, but these deliver. Im not much of an audiophile, but I am very picky about how my music sounds, and these speakers produce beautiful sounds. I have them paired with 2 DV62si bookshelf speakers, and they fill my room with sound. Watching movies, playing video games and listening to music is so much better than before.
Great little mouse. I love the way the USB stick stores in the bottom of the mouse and turns the power off. Neat. Have not had it long enough to make any battery life statements, but the mouse itself rules.
This item is extremely good quality just like the ones you would buy in the store for a non-comparable $50 its a great buy highly recommend! good build, gold plated, good sound and video quality, fast shipping!! BUY
item didnt allow me to hook up to internet.d link tech support told me in phone conversation it will not work with windows 98 edition 2.i just gave up after much advice from internet helps.
Highly recommend this product to anyone looking for one! Arrived in said amount of time a well. Thanks and God bless!
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.
If you are looking to consolidate your video/audio equipment, look no further than the Samsung DVD-V1000. For a reasonable price, you too may enjoy the high quality sound and picture of the Samsung DVD-V1000. I thought that I would have to get an RF converter to attach the DVD-V1000 to my 20 year old Hitachi TV. I was wrong. The DVD-V1000 has s-video, RCA, and coaxial input and outputs. I have also attached my Player Combo to a Sony receiver and I find that the sound is flawless. I only wish I could take advantage of the optical audio output from the DVD-V1000. Just today I find that AOL is offering the same machine. Don't wait another minute; this is the machine you've been looking for.
Don't you just love when plug n play really works the way that it is supposed to? It took all of two minutes to pop this reliable performer into my WinXP machine. XP immediately recognized it upon bootup; I didn't even need to use the driver CD that came with the card.Performance since then has been exactly what I expected with no hiccups.PROS* True plug-n-play setup* Hassle-free configuration and solid performance* Price - under $$$ with the current manufacturer's rebateCONS* Linksys registration requires the serial number which is only on the card itself - write it down before installation
I've been using these headphones for about a month. The controls on the ear cups are convenient, but my ears tend to sweat after about 40 minutes. Sound quality is really good, except for some static noise when the headset is at certain angles to the transmitter. It works through walls/around corners, and has a decent range (at least 20 feet).
I purchased 2 of these access points. I set them up as a wireless bridge. While the installation was straightforward and the 2 access points linked up quickly, the performance was lackluster.I realize that the 300mbs throughput would never be achieved in real life, but I was hoping to maybe get 150mbs. What I got was 20mbs. This is with the latest firmware and the 2 units about 10 feet apart.But what really angered me, was when I realized the ethernet port on these is only 100mb! It's not a gigabit (1000mbs) port. How the heck are they claiming 300mbs with a 100mbs port on it?I have a lot of experience with networking and I know that in practical terms a 100mb port really only sustains 40-50mbs actual throughput. You have to take ethernet's overhead into consideration.I called Tech support at Trendnet and explained this to the tech support person. He agreed that it didn't make sense, and offered to escalate my call. But, what's the point?Needless to say I have returned them.
I purchased this lens for my D40x after reading the good reviews. I just wanted to add my thoughts. BUY IT! I did however purchased the lens knowing it does not AF with the D40/D40x/D60. This lens takes great pictures. If you need a great lens for a little price then this is your lens.
I was so excited when I got this Pencil Sharpener from Amazon Vine for review. My old pencil sharpener was one of the standard office models that are in every office in the country -- slow, inefficient and barely more productive than one of the little hand jobs. The X-Acto School Pro Heavy-Duty Electric Sharpener is wonderful!. It sharpens even brand new pencils quickly and effortlessly. It does just as well as colored pencils which is amazing (the old one just broke the leads off and left us sharpening the things to nubs). It is easy to empty and the shavings are visible. I highly recommend this pencil sharpener -- every home and office should have one.
have been using this laptop for five years not one problems, is hot but get a laptop cooler. Only problem is video card even though nvidia very old now, can't upgrade. If I could i would just keep running this vaio til it dies. Screen wonderful. never regretted purchasing this.
Take all of the good reviews and throw them out the window!!!!!!! READ carefully all of the bad reviews and sticky tape them to your computer so you are not tempted to buy this book!!! This man cannot write!!! If you are looking for a good romance read Flowers from the Storm by Kinsale. I am convinced that all of the good reviews on this book are from FOA (friends of author) and I wonder about the editorial reviews (they must be neighborhood book clubs with members who are FOA)!!!!!
Corsair Flash Voyager 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive CMFUSB2.0-16GB was an excellent purchase. Unit started immediately and worked without any issues. It is slim, attaches to my key chain and I am very happy with the drive.
Very pleased with product, easy to install, reduces glare and still has a very clear picture. I would highly recommend this item.
WOW, I bought this lens filter for panasonic HMC150 HD broadcast video camera and it fitted on just right and the image is stay crystal clear. strongly recommand it.
Not much to be said here. These jacks will either work or they won't. This one works great, arrived on time and was in perfect condition. Couldn't be happier.
Ive had this case for almost a year and I think its the best one out there. Im a satisfied customer thats why Im writing a stellar review. Ok the case is very thin. So thin that it seems like the ipod is barely any bigger. Basically this is a clear shell around your ipod. Will it protect against a 2 story fall? No, but if you drop your ipod 2 stories, you might be an idiot. Will it protectable in 30 ft water? No, so don't listen to music when you swim. It will protect against all scratches normal bangs and beat downs. I think if you want a fashion case, not for you, if you want a thin extra layer of armor, its perfect.
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.
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.
I bought this item around Christmas of last year and immediately began working on getting the codes for all my components, the typical DVD, amp, HDTV, and a NmediaPC entertainment computer hooked to the HDTV via HDMI. After several hours of reading the manual and getting the rest of the components to work, albeit somewhat clumisly because of all the page switching necessary on the remote, I failed to find the HTPC codes and began the 'learning' phase. After numerous attempts I gave up in frustration and left the remote sitting in the box in the corner. A few months later I contemplated trying again but instead threw the remote in the garbage and haven't regretted my decision.Spend more money for a better remote with newer codes.
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.
I've had my set of speakers for 12 months. It performs reliably, has a great bass, and also when I listen to my CD quality music, the highs are clearly accentuated, and the lows are highly distinguishable.I've always respected Creative for their quality products, and they've turned out another winner for this price range.
I bought this threw amazon.Awesome customer servicereceived in a dayawesome photography by an amateur photographer (me), only because of this camera!!
This cartridge is a great value. I searched everywhere (stores and the internet) and found this product at the best price. It was shipped fast and works perfectly. I am one very satisfied customer and will definitely order again.
This lens will not work with standard lenses as it needs a 46mm-(xx)mm adapter.I had to order another package consisting of 46 to 52mm adapter rings, which are cheaply made and contain weak thread.As a result, I want the manufacturer to improve their lenses by changing the default thread size from a 46 in to a 52, or more popularly a 58mm thread.Best,Anthony
Works great - no USB functionality issues whatsoever, and the lights are nice to have.Depending on your needs, you may or may not like the tradeoffs attendant to such a small hub. The worst of them is simply the light weight, the problem being keeping it in one place. My wife uses hers to provide a single connection point to her MacBook, meaning it stays on the desk. In order to keep it in place, she jams the upstream cord between the desk and the wall. The alternative is to stick it down in some fashion - or live with it moving around and popping off the occasional cord.If you need a very small, light hub, say to keep in your laptop bag, the Targus Ultra Mini is ideal. If you have the desktop real estate available, you might consider a larger hub.
Mailbug is for my 86 yr old mom. It works for her because you have to push 3 buttons with the words written on a screen below to view email. Her unsteady fingers can still work it to read my emails from out of the country. It is best to write 2 short emails to keep from having to scroll too far (just an up and a down button). The viewing screen is small; but works! I did not have time to tutor her on sending email...a little harder than reading..Will catch that next time.1 tiny problem was getting the 'set up' phone number to answer. I had to call several times and let it ring. However, the representative was veyr nice.
Much easier and convenient than going to a store and getting the card in an actual store. Saves gas. :D
HDMI cables aren't particularly complicated contraptions, so there's no need to go for a super premium version. This does what it's supposed to - deliver high quality video and audio - at a terrific price.
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.
If you're looking for a retractable patch cord for use in your car or anywhere else for that matter, this is the one. It has a flat cord which helps keep the retracting device tangle-free. And, it looks good, too. In fact, I keep it plugged into the aux jack in my car all the time. Actually, we have this little ditty in all three of the cars in our family. Good price, too.
This thing is ugly. It's plastic. It's generic. However, contrary to the 40 dollar Twelve South Compass which is pretty, sexy, aluminum and sleek, this product actually works.It fits my iPad 2, and my Xoom. Full flat is not what it is designed for, but it can do that too. As for landscape and portrait, both ways fit nicely and with stability. The price of this unit and the fact that it doesn't tip over or close up if you push it like the expensive pretty crap makes this a better choice for usability.Pros:PriceWorks in portrait and landscapeWorks on a variety of similarly sized tablets, not just iPad.Sturdy enough to type on without fear of falling.Easily moved with device in place.Soft foam on all contact points.Light, and it folds up to a single piece .Incremental opening and closing via plastic nubs so it stays put at the angle you put it.Decently small foot printThe pivot points all have allen screws except for one. This makes it easy to tighten or loosen the amount of play in moving the stand arm. The legs have a rivet and while it's stiff enough, there is some play. (not a deal breaker)Cons:It's plastic, if it were aluminum this thing would be the best! This is subjective, as some people will not be bothered by plastic. it's thick and sturdy, but it's still absIt's ugly. (subjective of course) It's ugly and cheap feeling.It doesn't have an inherent lay flat setting ,however, you can accomplish this anyway, so this is a lack of feature that still does the job.Wish list:Make it metal or a more upscale composite plastic, give it some class (I'd pay more for that)Give it more angle adjustmentsPut a notch on the arm to fasten the cable from your deviceChoice of colors
I've tried so many auto FM transmitters over the years for my iPhone and iPod and every one of them has been a disappointment. Belkin, Griffin, Monster, I've tried them all, Monster being the best of those three. FINALLY this one really delivers really good sound with a solid signal. I had almost given up hope that I would ever get anything approaching the quality of being able to plug in my iPhone directly to my car stereo (which I can't). The fact that it works using bluetooth is a huge plus - no wires. And it also works with the phone and if you need to charge it has a USB port for that. So far, this is the best thing on the market if, like me, you have an old car with no direct iPod connector and no mini-plug connector.
I do not know why anyone would not like this mouse. Those previous reviews are way off....because i use this mouse and it contours to my palm perfectly and it hasn't broken once unlike those old crap mouse we use long ago. It has a nice gray silver color that is pleasing to the eye. It might be a tad expensive but if you want the best, then money is not an issue.Let's keep our hand happy, give it intellimouse!
I love this canon printer! My Lexmark printer was braken just because it was paper jammed, so I got this canon i470D. I need to tell everyone how wonderful this printer is! It makes a little noise sometimes when it's not printing like its processing something, but the noise is nothing compare to it's fast and beautiful print out. The best thing is that the cost of ink is a big saving!!! black ink is under $10 (i got it for $7) and color ink is around $15. I am so happy that i finally get rid of the Lexmark...its ink is more expansive than the printer! I also have to state that the canon technical support is super professional! If you have trouble installing the printer or any question, just call them and they will solve your problem right away. If you can't decide which printer to buy, this is the one! (and it saves you money in long term) just don't forget to get a 2.0 interface USB cable because it's NOT INCLUDED.
I used this card on my recent vacation to South Dakota where my daughter was married. I have still pics, family pics, wedding video and pictures taken on the trip thru Minnesota at 50-60 miles an hour at whatever struck my fancy going down the road. Many of the 60 miles an hour pics, taken both thru the windshield and the side window were perfect. some were not, but what amazed me were the ones that were! by the way, I only used a little Kodak point and shoot digital camera, nothing fancy!
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.
Good product. I like the flexability and size of the cable. Work just fine
Really great little lens. Easy to use and wonderful picture quality. You get a lot of bang for your buck!
I purchased this cable to hook up my Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player to my Samsung 61 inch DLP TV. I just needed a good basic cable and was not looking to have to spend unneccesary money just to get a "name brand". I ordered this as a low cost alternative, and found it to work just fine. No problems at all, no compatibility issues and the signal comes through just fine on my HDTV. I am very happy with this purchase.
Saves me a lot of time when I would have gone the wrong direction without it. I like the way it recalculates the path when I choose to deviate from it's instructions. It tells me when I am approaching a critical intersection or when a future change of street is going to be required. Neat piece of equipment.
As with any digital signal cable, quality isn't as important to obtain a great picture quality. This dirt cheap cable delivers HD quality picture and sound as good as a $100 Monster cable will. Can't go wrong. I recommend this HDMI cable if you need one.
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.
i purchased this item to listen to my mp3 player from my cell phone, and it works great. As a truck driver the noise from the truck was to much to hear the music player on the phone. Now i can use my radio and adjust the sound on the phone and the radio thanks for a great product
This product was exactly what they said it would be. I'm glad I picked this seller. I am looking foward to doing more business with them.
Seemed like such a nice product but had to return it because it was not compatible with my MS Vista operating system. Be sure to check the product discription carefully.
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.
We received a Casio keyboard as a gift. The giver was thoughtful enough to include a power adapter. However, as luck would have it, this generic adapter turned out to be defective in a weird way: once plugged into an outlet it would take a while for the keyboard to be turned on. This was okay while the keyboard was at the same location, but did not work for kids' concerts as the keyboard would die during concert practices at another location.Ordered this adapter through amazon.com -- works like a charm. Is smaller, lighter, and doesn't become as warm when being used. Reliable.
This was a gift for my cousin, is cheap and is easy to use he spend it the same day building legos lol
I bought these cables for my Samsung HD TV to connect a Blue Ray Player and Cable DVR. The key to a great signal without interference is the length of the cable. If all you need is a six foot connection, these cables work fine, however, I will admit the monstrous cables and high tech looking cables look much, much better, but heck, who sees them? They are behind the TV! If you are seeking longer cables, 8, 10 or 12 feet in length, I would recommend spending the extra money (and a lot of it). For 90% of television users who want or need HDMI cables, these are perfect.
Just a quick review of this camera to hit on one main point. Yes, as in the other reviews, the picture quality is fantastic! The ease of use, the style, the boot up time ... everything is first rate! But the thing that impressed me the most, is the little, if any, amount of work that needs to be done to these pic's via Photoshop or any other photo enhancing program. This being my 5th digital camera, I have to say honestly, the other 4 definitely needed some touch-up in Photoshop to make them look better for printing. Even my Olympus C-4000 zoom, which takes great pic's also, needed some color adjustments and lightening in most photo's. As for this Canon S50 camera, I've imported them directly into either Photoshop 7 or the software that came with the camera ... and printed them directly in Exif format with no adjustments at all and they print out fantastic!So if you're looking for a camera that takes great pictures WITHOUT having to touch them up in a photo editing program, you will absolutely LOVE this camera!
My mouse stoppped working after 2 months. Very poor deisgn for the USB attachment. It sticks outside the notebook and by mistake if you tilt the notebook it damages the reciever.
This is a great addition to anyone's home computer network, especially if you don't enjoy tripping over piles of wires/cables etc. This worked as soon as i hooked it up to my XP Pro desktop(homebuilt). It connected to my wireless G router right away and i was on the net. I thought i was "the man" so i tried to network my wireless desktop with my wireless laptop, and then my whole desktop crashed and couldn't "find" the internet anymore, even though the connection was strong. I ended up restoring XP to an earlier date, reinstalled the wireless adapter, and was on the net once again. Note to self: Leave networking to the damn pro's...stick with wireless internet...
I bought this for my transformer and it worked great! Would definitely recommend it since it is lightweight and very useful for international travel.
Got this picture frame for Christmas. I followed all the directions exactly as written in the guide. Stored my JPG pictures on the SD flash card successfully. I could not get any images to appear on the small screen. I tried several more times, making sure the files were named correctly and stored in the correct folder, but nothing worked. Waste of money!!
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.
We upgraded from the 676, which worked great until it was dropped into a glass of water. The 880 does everything the 676 does and much more. There are many more options on the 880 which is convenient considering the various components we have. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars because the initial setup was a hassel. I didn't have the most current Harmony software installed on my computer. This is only a problem if you upgrading from an older version.
I really like this polarizer. Works greatest when you are 90 degrees to the sun. It works great to make the sky a nice darker blue during the middle of the day.
This is a great cam, I have really enjoyed using it. It is my first one, so I can't compare it to others.
I bought a cx5400 two years ago. After three ink changes the printer fails to print. Too bad for such a great quality print it ends up being a piece of junk and Epson does not stand behind its product. Be aware!!!!
This is a great compliiment to the D70. It only took me about 15 minutes with the manual to get the wireless control function working. The additional power and the ability to cover my kit lens at 18mm make this a great accesory.Coming from the excellent Vivitar 285 and a Metz 402 all I can say is things have changed!
They fit my Eminence Texas Heat 12" perfectly, and they are made of metal. I would recommend these to everybody looking for 12" speaker grills.
I bought this bag on sale and I think it is wonderful. It really is not as big as some other reviewers say. I am a big guy though. I use this for constant travel with a huge Qosimo 18.4 inch laptop. It fits well with plenty of room for my 15" laptop as well and all of the accessories needed for out of the office work. Great deal, I would recommend this to everyone.
I've now owned this specific model for about 2 weeks and I must say the picture is fantastic.I did a lot of research on the web prior to purchasing this Sharp and I'm very pleased with my choice.My advice to anyone considering purchasing their first flat panel tv: Narrow down your choice to 2 or 3 models and then go to a store and look at it---and not just for 10 seconds.We made several trips to various stores to look at the TVs. We looked at the picture and listened to the audio. This was a big purchase for us so we took our time. Also, keep in mind that the TV's in the stores are not optimally set for color. The stores let us play with the settings to make sure we were happy.Finally, this is a full HDTV. It supports 720p and 1080i.
Just got these headphones from eBay, and I love them!**This review is for the 80ohm version**Pros:-Great bass, lots of quantity and quality.-Great treble, lots of detail.-Excellent soundstage, at least compared to the headphones I've used in the past.-Very comfortable after stretching them out a bit to get rid of the excessive clamping (metal band used, so it's easy to fix!)-Great build quality, metal head band parts-Easy to modify-Straight cable that is a great lengthCons:-Somewhat veiled mids, but doesn't seem to be bad with increased volume. These aren't low-impedance headphones so increasing volume may already be necessary. At higher volume it sounds more like: normal mids, high bass, high treble, rather than poor mids at lower volumes.Overall:-I LOVE these headphones! Very, very good.Note: This is my first pair of >$100 full size phones. So to someone who is used to $300+ phones or open headphones, you may not enjoy the bass or mids.
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.
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..
First, some background. I recently entered the DSLR world after stepping up from a Samsung HZ50W. If you're not familiar with that camera, it's a "super-zoom" point-and-shoot, offering a whopping 26X zoom. In DSLR terms, the built-in lens is a 26-626mm lens. Great lens combined with a point-and-shoot sensor.My DSLR came with one lens, a 14-42mm lens. There's no comparison between the DSLR images and the Samsung, but I was really missing the reach that the Samsung offers. I take my camera with me every time I go for a walk, and I like being able to shoot a bird sitting high up in a tree, or a flower on the ground beside me. With the 14-42mm lens, I can get the flower, but not the bird.Being new to the DSLR world, I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on lenses until I really understood what I was looking for. For now, I just wanted a cheap zoom lens. This Opteka lens fit that description - it's cheap and it most definately has some reach.It requires lots of light, and a steady hand. With a little practice, you can get some decent shots with this lens. It's not professional grade by any means, but for a beginner, it does a decent job. I'll eventually replace it with a "real" telephoto lens, but for now, I'm happy with it.
A very good product. Stretchy swim-suit type materialin tasteful pattern & color. Would be nice if it hadan accessory pocket.
I use this to hold my SD550 in my purse. The SD550 fits great. Yes there is very little space for anything else, but I just want to protect my camera. I can easily pull out the camera, and use it. My camera and the cover still look great. For it's price, this is awesome. And I love the slimness of this. It makes a tiny camera look tiny still!
A 46 mm filter is hard to find and they had one. It came fast and was very inexpensive, Works fine. (glass not loose in ring like some one said).
It looks like a cheap piece of plastic with flimsy arms that pull out without much friction and a cheapo velcro strap. But it works amazingly well, holding our 10" Panasonic (the one w/ the 11-hour battery) for rides up and down the California coast. The strap may seem less-than-ideally placed for many players, but didn't obstruct operation at all, and wouldnt let go even when I knocked it around by hand and tried to pull the thing in the wrong direction several times.
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 wanted to control my cable converter in my living room from my bedroom because I'm too cheap to pay for two converter. This product works!
If we wanted to have perfect DVD copies of movies then the Sony DRX-700UL Double Layer FireWire/USB 2.0 External DVDRW Drive was the only real dual-layer until now. That Sony drive allowed 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 and the PX-716 does just that. Check out 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). So DVD5 or DVD9. Both options are here.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 8 (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 DVD9 burner out there.- Not very noisy.- Nice software bundle.Cons:- Price.- Bit big.
I am a fourteen year old girl, I love taking pix, and capturing the best moments of my friends. With the i zone I can capture those moments, and be able to share them with everone, right after I take the picture. I think that one thing I dont particularly like about the camera is that you cant really take close up pix, and th pictures are always so small, but if I really wanted quality, I could use a regular film camera. Also, the film costs so much, I see why it does, but 12 pictures goes by fast for me, and it is a large investment, since I have to buy the film myself. Overall, this is a great camera to take to sleepovers, or to school. the i zone is a cute, trendy, and very usfull camera.!!!
I am absolutely amazed with this keyboard, every time I use it is a little gift for my eyes and senses.First when I got it, almost throw it to the wall when figured out that it cannot enter foregin caracters by typing in ALT+..., so using the 40+ hungarian character set is almost impossible. But after 2 weeks of frustration I tried a keyboard layout modifying program that made the breakthrough, I customised ALL the necesary keys to meet my needs and since then I am extremely happy and productive with it.Don't worry about the price, this is the part of your computer you touch and interact with all day, so if you are working as much as I do with the machine, you forget it before the week ends, and this piece of equipment probably stays on your desk for the next 5 years. The MX revolution mouse is the right choice to have next to it, without doubt.
i bought this hoping its gonna control my boxee....NO IT DOEST. AM GONNA TAKE IT BACK.
I bought these to use when playing my electric guitars. Headphone cords tend to get in the way. This is the worst product I have ever bought from Sony. I have always liked Sony products. With this I am very disappointed. Very low volume, spits and hisses like crazy on all three channels. I tried them with different amplifiers, guitars, stereo and computer. All the same lousy sound, lots of interference and you can't turn them up very loud. Keep looking do not buy this product.
I have now had my Canon S50 for over a year, and taken hundreds of photos. I am a serious amateur photographer, and I got it because it was the _only_ all-manual (somewhat) pocketable digital camera when I got it. The flexibility of this camera is crucial! And I love the 'intervalometer' which allows me to make time-lapse movies of things such as beautiful sunsets.The bads:The markings on the selector wheel have completely rubbed off. I have to look on-screen to guess what mode I am in.To push the selector SET button in without pushing left or right requires just the right touch. I much prefer separate select button as on some other models.The lens cover also requires a certain touch to close it properly, since it doesn't stay in its track perfectly. This is easily learned, unlike the selector button.Special-purpose battery is expensive! Why not use AAs?Only focuses up to 10cm. Macros are not that macro.Focusing close in low light is virtually impossible, even with manual focus.To have a shutter sound a second after releasing the shutter button is worthless. It makes taking pictures from a moving vehicle very hard to time.Some more GOODS: It is surprisingly sensitive, and takes excellent night shots of things like christmas lights, or shots from indoor lighting even without a tripod.Sound annotation and movies are very handy!The flash is very flexible, with 1st or 2nd curtain, variable brightness.The digital zoom (from 3x to 12x) is quite good.It is pretty solid. Dropped it onto bricks from 4 feet and just a dent.Not much distortion or chromatic aberation in the lens. Photos look great at poster size.
For channel surfers or folks who switch channels by punching numbers by feel, this is a useless POS. The button layout stinks. The memory in controlling multiple devices sucks as sometimes when you hit "watch PVR" and it should turn both the TV and PVR on, only one device comes on and you have to screw around turning the one off and retrying etc.The battery doesn't last long either. Complete waste of money, sorry I bought it, but goes a long way when hit with a 3 iron.
Yeah, OK, you are looking at this bag because it is one of the very few 17 inch laptop bags with color and style. The tan and brown (latte and chocolate, excuse me) actually is quiet and sophisticated against a business suit. Do I have to haul around a black bag that looks like a spare tire? Nyet. The inside is bright orange, which seems weird until the first time you go digging for stuff and realize it is bright inside there and you can actually find the junk in the bottom.And it is functional.When I haul around over 1500 bucks of computer, I want a bag that will protect it and the necessary paraphernalia. I do NOT want to carry another bag just for my business papers. The Lowepro bag will hold a full 17 inch screen without squeezing it in, the power brick, two thick computer books, a notebook, mouse, other junk, and (sigh) spare glasses. Various pockets are lined with flannel-like material to protect the surfaces of small devices. Feels like quality.Other bags have open spocket for airline tickets. The Lowepro zips shut thank heavens. Everything is held securely and hidden from casual eyes, and even buckles are concealed so they do not catch on projections. Very well planned out, like the dozens of other bags Lowepro makes for professional photographers. Very glad I got it.
I purchased these headphones about two months ago and have used them extensively. They are nice in that I can now watch TV with my wife when before it was too frustrating an experience (she would continually turn the volume down to a point where I couldn't hear it).However, I am ready for something better. These headphones screw up way too much in response to certain sounds - particularly the spoken letter 's'. Any quiet moment in a movie that is broken by an 's' - someone saying the word "sister", for example, instead comes out of these headphones as a very loud, obnoxious POP. I can't take it anymore.I'll be giving these away free on craigslist as soon as I can find a better replacement that doesn't cost $300.
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
does not work with my ipod touch 2nd gen if you know how to work it comment
Well I thought I really must add my 10 cents worth here. We purchased our machine in Dec 03, now July 04 we are on our 4th machine due to issues with the various original and replacement machines. Initially machine works great, OK print quality, cheap ink replacement, sheet feeder works great, scanner OK. We just use for general stuff nothing fancy or photos. Letters and customer invoices, probably around 150-200 pages a week. 2 months working fine, then suddenly I get an error 'machine error 41&quot; and message to call Brother. We are a computer repair, so are quit familiar with the usual printer/computer issues, done all the usual stuff with no avail. Called Brother, yes just like other comments all our dealings with them the techs are very nice. Well machine was replaced, quickly (48hrs) with another refub, Seems to print OK 2 weeks later, find scanner not working correctly, faxing full black pages to clients, printing full black pages hers. Back to tech support, same deal very nice replaced printer. This one scans OK, but is jamming on more than one sheet of paper in the feeder. Managed to clear that up after a few hours finding little cloth threads etc in the rollers. But the sheet feeder can only use one at a time, multiple pages feed through 2 or three at a time. Not a big deal don't use it very often so can live with it. Since my initial error the local Brother repair tech tells me the error 41 is pretty common and means the print heads need replacing. Well here we are replacement machine worked great for 3 months, now we are back around top error 41 again. I like this machine but would never recommend to anybody now. Reliability is very, very low. We ran a HP 720c for over 5 years, wore the poor thing out alomost (it is still working though noisy). Having need of scanner/fax deal we thought we were upgrading. I'll not buy a Brother again reliability is not an attribute of these machines.
It is holding my 17 inch HP Pavilion desktop replacement with no problem. PLENTY of room for the textbooks, notebooks, and binders that are to come in the fall. I should have gotten this backpack in high school. It is extremely durable and made of great materials. There is padding all throughout the bag protecting your electronics while at the same time making it very comfortable to wear. I will be living in the city, so I was concerned about it getting stolen or me getting mugged. To my delight, you cannot tell that there is a computer in the bag, and it doesnt make me look like a geeky engineering major. In response to what the other reviewers said about the pockets, I appreciate how many there are. In fact, I wish it had 1 or 2 more for a digital camera and a mouse (You can still fit both of those in the bag, but it would be nicer if they had dedicated pockets for them). I have been shopping for a while for a laptop backpack that would suit all my needs for the 5 year undergraduate program I am about to begin. This bookbag has all the particular details I was asking for, and more. BUY THIS BAG. =D
I bought this lens because I wanted perfectly blurred backgrounds behind sharp subjects. I was nervous about not being able to zoom in on a subject and I wondered if 50mm would be ample, but still I wanted the 1.4 aperture. After having had this lens for 4 months, I know I made the right decision. I am getting the most amazing, butter smooth blurred backgrounds! Every shot amazes me! This has become my favorite lens. I regularly get AMAZING shots of my kids, objects around the house, and upclose floral. The lack of zoom turned out not to be a problem, as I have learned to "zoom" with my feet. If you're wanting to easily achieve beautifully blurred backgrounds and butter-smooth bokeh, this may be the lens for you. I find this lens is best for indoor and outdoor portraits.
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.
Like a lot of people, I plug my peripherals into a surge protector. The plug on this unit is wide enough to block plugs on both sides when they are in a horizontal configuration. I had to break out one of my 4" extension cords to make it fit. I also don't know why the power/mode indicator LED has to be so bright, but that's easily remedied as well. Other than that, I like the hub so far. I bought this one because I have some faith in D-Link and I'm replacing a burnt out USB hub from another manufacturer. Hope it keeps working!
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.
My first new 23"display had the famous PINK casting problem (see MacFixit.com or Apple forum) and I returned it. 2 weeks later, I received a new one with the same problem... PINK...and a slightly darker area in the middle of the display. I tried in vain to calibrate the monitor with SPYDER PRO, but the pink casting usually comes back 1-2 days later. The display is gorgeous, and I'm really disappointed that I need to return it. Hopefully Apple will soon fix this problem or recall this product.
These were a Christmas present for my grandson and he liked them to go out in the field with to spot target hits, they are light and easy to carry.
This was the backpack that saved me. I'm a college student, and I'm kinda poor. I carry around my laptop and all of my books everywhere I go. When you have lower back problems, a backpack that can carry things around all day, is reasonably water resistant, and doesn't destroy your back is like a miracle from the clouds. This is a great backpack, and it's hard to get &#34;Full&#34;. Love it.
Bought this as a refurb product, and it has worked perfectly. The remote came with all the items available in the retail package, just at a fraction of the price. I think this remote is a little pricey retail, but this ended being a great deal for a great remote.
I just purchased this little stereo for my bedroom and it's wonderful. Very sleek in design and I enjoy the classic knobs and features. The remote control only works on the cd player and that's a bit disappointing. But, it puts out a lot of sound for a small unit and it fits just about anywhere.
I wont spend time saying how great this camera is.. there are a lot of other reviews saying that.My only comment is that the camera is pretty compact, and if you have big hands (mine are "normal".. I'm 5'8" high), and you plan to use big lens, it's going to be tough to handle the camera for too long. I have a Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM and it becomes pretty heavy on the Rebel... I wont return the camera or the lenses, but will probably sell the camera in the future and get a 40D.I'll give it 5 stars easily.
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 bought these based on the reviews here. These are really comfortable. Much more comfortable than my old regular style headphones. I wear then most of the day at work, and my ear no longer hurts at the end of the day. The sound quality is fine (better than the Sony's they are replacing) and certainly better than most headphones in this price range.
These are great speakers, they work wonderfully! Very clear sound and very loud!!
This is a great DVD player. Very slim and portable. Quite play. It's powered completely by the computer's USB ports although it does have a DC plug in back if you want to plug into an electrical outlet.
Well the speakers worked fine, they got here on time. The speakers was worth the money I spend on them
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.
As I have never owned let alone used an DSLR this is of course a masterpiece of camera, amazing pictures, amazing quality, amazing everything.The only thing i wish it had was a little more features, my Canon A590 IS has a little more features than the XTi but other than that it is an amazing item for an amazing price!
Very good plug engagement. Strong throughput speeds on my eSATA drives. A bit stiff, not good at bending off-axis if needed, but otherwise effective. Good price. Hard not to like.
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 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.
30 days after receiving a drive that didn't work, I'm still waiting for a replacement from RICOH. Each time I'm told I'll get my replacement next week. RICOH customer service is the pits and while better products are now available that cost less than what I paid for the RICOH, I still haven't written a CD.
I love to listen to music and my I Mac, itunes and these speakers have become the dominant source of sound in my home. The sound produced by this system for a wide range of music and the small investment required to make them yours is a no-brainer! I have listened to them now for about 2 months with no regrets - would highly recommend them.
I ordered this lens for my Canon 60D. I have shot with this lens in very dark rooms, near dusk with no inside lighting. No flash, handheld and the pictures are amazingly bright and sharp. I love this lens! I also own the f1.8 version (~$120.00) and this lens blows it away in terms of build quality. It's solid and I love the feel of the metal body and construction. The f1.8 version is very lightweight and flimsy feeling (all plastic) although equally impressive in low light. For portraits, the f1.4 has incredible bokeh, much better than the f1.8 version. I have a feeling this lens will be on my 60D alot! Can't wait for my upcoming vacation! Is this lens worth the current $400 price tag? ABSOLUTELY without a doubt.Oh! Please remember, if you are going to use a filter for protection or whatever reason, it accepts a 58mm filter. PLEASE do not buy the cheapo Tiffen or equivalent filter. You risk ruining your pictures. I recommend B&W;, Hoya, or Heliopan.This lens DOES have full-time manual focusing which is fantastic! So, if you have it set to auto-focus, you can still safely turn the focus ring to fine-tune your shot without damaging anything.It does NOT come with a bag or hood. Just FYI.
I've had the remote for a couple of years. About a year ago, it simply "forgot" certain commands like "volume up" and "stop" on the DVD player. I connected it to the PC again to update firmware and recheck the settings but to no avail. Now I have to keep my audio receiver remote nearby for anytime I want to turn up the volume. I guess 2 remotes is better than 4 but it's LAME and not why I bought this thing. Really disappointing!!!
Best monitor out there for under $235, in my opinion. This is a very clear and vivid monitor, and I could have paid the same for a 17 or 19 inch monitor. Easy to set up - no lengthy manual to read. Plugged it into a Toshiba laptop to get a nice big screen. Very user friendly controls. I use it for work - word processing, calendar, e-mail, videos, internet searches. It looks very sleek and professional. I highly recommend it. The seller shipped on time and I received it without any problems.
I have the exact the same thing, same product, there is not way I ever paid 49.99 for a brand new one from the store. I paid $32.98 from walmart over a year ago, it still works and it's great, but I guess ya can't beat that price when it's brand new, not used!!
It's HDMI, what can I say. The cables work, no problems. What else can a consumer as for? Sold piece of equipment.
My iPAQ 310 GPS came with one charging cable. It connects between the GPS unit and either a car connector or a wall transformer (both come with the GPS). I bought an extra cable so I don't have to take the one supplied between the house and car each time I use the GPS. This has worked fine for me.
It does the job. Good plastic on the connectors too, where the release tab sometimes breaks on other cables.
Like many I hesitated to buy this camera, due in part to the price. However, finally took the plunge because I was going to Italy for a couple of weeks. Well, 400 shots later I can say this is an excellent camera. Light weight, great resolution to the pictures, vivid color saturation and the big view screen cannot be beat. I tried out manual settings, auto settings, pre-programmed settings. The portrait setting seemed to have a tendency to take multiple shots even when the camera was in single shot mode and evening photos were tricky but that may be due to my lack of familiarity with the camera. I used it with the Canon 28-105 USM lens. I have been using digital cameras for about 4 years. This is the best camera I have used so far. The camera was also very popular in Europe.
I needed some all purpose 7 x 35 binoculars for my Hawaii vacation. I took them everywhere from hikes to boat tours to watching whales, sea turtles, wild goats, ducks and sea birds in flight, etc. Previously, I only had a mediocre set of Bushnell binoculars that I thought were pretty good. I was going to buy the lightweight compact Olympus 8 x 21 binoculars recommended by Consumer Reports for about $60. Fortunately, they were out of stock everywhere. After a little research I found no positive experience from expert birder sites on the web to back it up, unlike this Nikon.These seemed too good to be true in terms of quality and features. For $110 they had high quality construction and lenses and were designed to be truly waterproof and fogproof, so they won't go bad on you. Everything I read said the clarity was very good to excellent as well. That's an understatement. I can't imagine what more clarity or improved low light viewing you can get out of the more expensive $300 Nikons or the $500, $1000, $1500 Japanese or German expensive optics binoculars. I didn't even notice that I was using these Action EX binoculars when it was nearly dark. This is a mark of quality and these have it. The clarity is just outstanding. Why should I pay more ?They feel good in the hands and are a pleasure to use. They look great, too. It's not a super lightweight compact, but these are real binoculars. They have the usual quick central focus and left/right eye difference focus adjustment. They are fully rubber coated to handle real world use with bangs, scrapes, and drops. The binoculars have the strap and the case doesn't, so you'll have to store the case or attach it to something else. If you can use and appreciate a pair of excellent quality binoculars, this is money very well spent.
i just got this ipod for my birthday a week ago and already can't be without it. it's so easy to use. all you have to do is take it out of the box, charge it, download itunes and import cds to it. then just plug your ipod in your computer and it updates your music to your ipod so fast. and all you have to do is walk out and listen to it. it organizes your music in like 10 different ways! buy it right now!!
When I first saw this item advertised I laughed. Why would anybody actually want something like this I thought. Then I received it as a gift about 10 years ago and have used it to grate cheese & eggs for egg salad. It's wonderful! It's quick and easy and so is the clean up. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find this product at any of my local stores anymore!
Everyone please understands that getting the FCC license for any GMRS radio does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to increase the range of the radio. The license is a piece of paper so the FCC may track who is using GMRS frequencies, nothing more. They used to do the same for CB users in the 70's. They do not track FRS freqs because of the low output power of FRS radios. Range is affected by output power of the radio but mostly by obstacles between you and the other radio. Trees, walls, buildings, hills, etc. reduce the range considerably. A true test of range is on open water or unobstructed Line-Of-Sight from one hilltop to another. (Not everyone has a boat) Buy three different sets from different brands and try them near a lake to test, return the ones that are not to your liking.
ordered the product, two weeks after I should have received the cable they shipped another.Exactly what I ordered for a great price just took more than twice the time to receive ( more than a month).
The ordered item - Link Depot HDMI to HDMI Cable 25 feet- completely meets the requirements to this typeof connection. The quality of manufacturing is high. The cable is working perfectly.
Great price and am savin 7 dollar and 63 cent every bill i pay just $25.00 for my unit and am savin money.
This is a nice smooth mouse. It comes with everything you need to plug and play, no matter what ports you have, which is a plus for me. You can set the controls so that the mouse operates the way you want it to and the price was very reasonable. I like it.
I've spent a lot of time dealing with 802.11 networks, and I love this card. It's basically just a matter of plugging it in, popping the driver disk in, and surfing. The range has been good (at least with the SMC broadband wireless router) and it doesn't seem fazed by the large array of other wireless junk I have in my apartment.The only complaint I have is that it severely reduces the amount of life I get out of my battery on my laptop. Even with powersaving mode on, when I'm not plugged in I get about half the work-time I otherwise would.
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.
Some difficulty with the program for Yamaha home theater recievers, other wise works as advertised. Lots of capability & flexibility. Good instruction manual.
After experiencing this product for about a month, I am quite happy with it overall, but there a few disappointments.1 - I can listed to my IPod music, but IPod video does not work (see other comments), as I have a 3rd generation IPod Nano.2 - I have to put a piece of cardboard underneath the IPod Nano to make it fit into the docking bay.Otherwise it works great and is very versatile.... and there is an easy hack to make it work for all regions.Since I did not really buy this to view videos from the IPod, I still give it 4 stars.
I purchased this cam from amazon.com .really its worthable . i was using this cam regularly to chat with my family members i dont hv any probs so far.It having good clarity , resolution &automatic face tracking is included in this cam. I hope my review will useful to you.
With a few minor modifications I was able to mount these in the factory tweeter brackets in my Tacoma. They work really well with the other Kenwood components I have installed.
After purchasing this item and using it two times it stopped working. The ad never said this was a discontinued item and when I contacted the manufacturer (Olympus)they told me they would not replace a brand new item but would look at it and if possible repair it. The warranty stated repair or replacement. Since I had only used it for 3 hours and it died during that period, I will never purchase another Olympus product. In addition, the seller had changed their name (as I was told by Amazom) and was now selling the exact same product for twice what I paid for it. Although Amazon is wonderful to deal with and they bent over backwards to accommodate me, I will never buy another item from this seller or from the manufacturer. I will continue to use Amazon because they are wonderful.
I should probably wait until I've used this thing for a few weeks to give a fair review, but I couldn't wait. Plugged it in yesterday and I love it already. I have been looking for a good keyboard to use with my HTPC. I have been thru three other wireless keyboards that were, admittedly, made more for desktop/laptop use rather than HTPC, and have always been disapointed. Lately I have resorted to using the on-screen keyboard for the limited typing functions needed, but that is a major pain. This keyboard has the bonus of having a built-in touchpad with scrolling, so I may not need the mouse anymore either.The first thing I noticed when I got it out of the box was how solid this keyboard is. It is so thin, yet I don't feel like it is cheaply made at all. Of course, the price is a big drawback for most people. BestBuy had it on sale for 40 percent off, and I had a coupon for another 12 percent, plus 65 dollars in reward money, so this thing ended up costing me not much over 60 bucks.Setup was instantaneous, and I have had no range issues sitting 14 feet from the PC. I realy liked the fact that the charging base WAS NOT the receiving base, so I could have the charging base plugged in and sitting on the table next to my theater chairs, rather than trying to find a place to put it on the entertainment center next to the PC.My only complaint is that I have not found a way to turn off TAPS on the touchpad. I really hate that tapping on the touchpad acts like a mouse click. I just don't see the need for that when the mouse buttons are mere millimeters away from the touchpad. There may be a way to turn it off, but I have not found it yet.Highly recommend.
I think all the points have already been covered. If you read earlier reviews lots of people are focused on price. As of October 2011 these are priced pretty well for what they are. I have never used any type of termination connectors and am not convinced they are necessary unless you are taking your system apart alot or have components that are hard to get wire into. I'm going to use with my receiver, and bare wire with the speakers. The plugs are easy to use and have a tight connection for the wire. Just follow the instructions and no problem.
This is my first purchase of a flash drive and didn't really need more than 256MB of space. SanDisk is a highly reliable brand and for the 256MB size flash drive, it is competitively priced. I am a busy working mother of two and do not have time to shop around the "bricks and mortars" stores like Best Buy, etc. You can't go wrong buying this from Amazon.Com and will not pay any more or less than if you purchased it from a store. It installs easily, does not need any software to load on your PC or laptop. The carrying cord makes it convenient to carry the flash drive around your neck (and not lose it). It also comes with alternate pink and blue skins so if you ever want to look a little fashionable, this makes your drive look cute. Bottom line - good price, excellent value for the money and for those just staring out on a flash drive, this is the one to go with, and 256MB is about the right starting point for you. It was also delivered to my office within days - how's that for Amazon.Com service!
I was very pleased with the product children have enjoyed the Mp3 Playersand use them everyday.
love the easy use of this digital camera .shutter speed is fast to catch the grandkids at play
I can't say enough what a great product this is! My Mavica camera is three years old and I wouldn't give it up for the world. Only problem is, I used to be able to take the disk to Walmart or Sam's Club, place it in their photo printer and get photos. It is no longer compatible with their systems. Real bummer.
The lamp is built very well. It is really, really bright on the maximum setting - it lights up my small home office as bright as day. The quality of light is really nice too - the "Ultra Spectrum" light looks quite similar to the light that comes out of my neodynium full spectrum bulbs, maybe with a little more blue in it, which contributes to the daylight feeling this lamp gives. I took one star off for the non-intuitive level settings (low is one bulb, medium is three, high is all four), one of the bulbs having come partially disassembled, and the cruddy packaging the lamp came in, but these are really just quibbles. It is a great lamp and is better than my expectations.
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 lens is very light and is wonderful for taking images indoors where flash is not allowed
Pretty simple really - the ink tank works! No complaints here. Installs easily into my Canon iPF8100
I am using this card with my Compaq Aero 1550 Pocket PC to synchronize and access the Internet over my home LAN.I use DHCP on my LAN, and the card successfully obtains its IP address and other information from the DHCP server whenever I connect it to the LAN. The driver is built into the Pocket PC (and to the earlier HPC Pro version of Windows CE), so the operation is truly &quot;plug and play.&quot; The card comes with drivers if you need to use it in other situations, though.One note: in order to synchronize your Pocket PC with ActiveSync on a host computer via the LAN, you have to configure your Pocket PC to use the address of the host computer as its WINS server address if you do not have a real WINS server on your LAN, as I do not at home. This is covered in the various Windows CE FAQs available on the Web.All in all, a great card. I have never been disappointed by Socket Communications products. (I have no relationship with the company--I am just a happy consumer.)
Picks up the signal effortlessly. I Don't even need to buy an internet service. Picks up the neighbors.
Despite the problems I encountered, I do give this product four stars. My problem was I could not turn the Ipod on. I kept getting a folder and an exclamation point symbol when trying to turn on the Ipod mini. I finally found the problem and solution on the Apple support site. Support was very helpful in getting the problem resolved [had to reformat the Ipod mini]. Once this was done, no problems whatsoever. The earbuds are not bad at all. I purchased a pair of Sennheiser PXC250 noise cancelling head phones but prefer the earbuds because of size. I'll use the Sennheiser when I take the plane. Not crazy about the enclosed battery...Other than that, I really like this Ipod mini.
After reading other users clues to setting up the region free, (with the DVD tray open, press the remote buttons 7,8,9 then OK then 0,) I promptly inserted my Amazon UK purchase of "Darby O'Gill & the Little People" and it worked wonderfully. Since we have played both UK and American made DVDs and have had no glitches. I'm thinking of getting another one for the other bedroom. Enjoy!
I've being using this scanner for about 7 years and had not had any problems with it. Scan quality is very good. The software takes a little getting used to but works just fine once you learn it. I've scanned B/W and color documents, and have also scanned actual hardware items with very good success. Quality seems good as mine has lasted 7 years. I now have a printer/scanner combo so don't use it much now-a-days unless I need to scan a large document (this scanner has a big scanning bed). Overall I would buy again.
Buy this B&W Kaesemann Circular Polarizer with confidence. Remember the old saying, you get what you pay for. There is nothing else on the market that even comes close to this Quality & nothing else to ad to the description of this High Quality Filter that others haven't already mentioned. Simply the best Filter money can buy!
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.
Interesting to see all the other "no disc" issues. I bought this new and it has never seen sunlight - it's in perfect cosmetic condition as it's always been perched in the corner of the kitchen and tuned only to the local NPR station. Sound is fine, small footprint is convenient, and I use the 60 minute radio-off timer most days. I probably had only played 10 CDs in the 10+ years I've owned it, but sure enough, I get "no disc" message anytime I try. I had thought of replacing the unit with another psyc but after seeing others have had the same issue, I'll look for another small footprint cd/cassette player. If the CD player worked I'd love this thing but reality is it's only good for radio (and I suppose cassette though I've never used it). Disappointed, cannot recommend. Surprise Sony put a dud on the market. Very un-Sonylike.
Are there better DVD players out there? Of course, there is always something better out there (the grass is always greener on the other side, right?), but for the price AND quality that you receive with the SD 2700, you can't go wrong.I've owned one for about a week now, and this is the first DVD player that I have owned. I have had buddies already come over and have said they are going to sell theirs and buy this one because it is easy to use, and the quality is great. Toshiba has always been known for making high quality products, such as laptops, and this DVD player is no exception to their high line of quality home electronic devices. If you've never owned a DVD player, have been looking to buy one but reluctant because you own 200 VHS tapes like me, jump on the DVD bandwagon and start over. It is just like the first time you use high speed internet: once you use it, you'll never go back to dial up. Same with DVD. See a DVD movie, and you'll be very hesitant to go back to VHS.This is a great product for the first time DVD buyer. I highly recommend it.
Great price for an iPod sock that can cost you over 5 times as much from the Apple Store!
I find this drive to be quiet and reliable, and it runs cool. It has (in my opinion) one drawback. The power connector does not attach securely. The connector is a mini-DIN 4-pin, whose metal barrel is about 3/8 inch long. That is just not enough to anchor it in the socket. If I move the drive or jiggle the power cord, the connector often pops out. Except for this, I'd give it 5 stars.
These are the second and third of this product I own. The first proved so useful that I wanted others for other rooms in my apartment. I used to listen to my XM2Go through my stereo system, but this gadget provides adequate sound for the music and radio shows from the 1940s and 1950s that I listen to and is much easier to turn on and off. I suspect it also uses a lot let electricity.
I bought these to use with my Muvo TX while walking and biking. The bass is good, but the midrange and highs sound flat and dull. They also don't fit to the ear very well. Somewhat heavy on the ear. I will stick with the earbuds that came with mp3 player since they sound much better than the Sonys do. Very dissapointed.
I had upgraded my laptop a year or so ago from 512mb to this same exact product and was very happy. When I recently bought another one I was disappointed to only register 2.9 GB of memory.Like I said in the title though, it's not the products fault I don't have the 64 bit operating system that would read all 4 GB of the combined memory but didn't know this when I bought it.I would not hesitate to buy this again or recommend this to a friend.
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 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!!
When I was at my grandsom's house, I saw many disc's that were not clean. I purchased a Skip Dr cleaning kit plus this accessory kit so that they could clean all their discs. These items work very well. I have the Skip Dr myyself for my son.
i used this camera maybe 5 times, very careful with it. it broke somehow while taking water photos and i sent it back for warranty, i got no satisfaction because" the waterproof seals met their specifications...." but my camera was flooded with water, so i dont know how they can justify that claim. basically dont buy it, pentax sucks.
This remote is so easy to use! If something does happen to go wrong it asks you questions and fixes the problem itself. I have low vision and have no problem using this remote. The bright display and colorful icons are easy to identify. It has hit the hard wood floors many times and still works great. When we first got it (about a year ago) I remember my husband spending about 2 hours programing in all of the devices. That is the only reason I did not give it 5 stars. We have had no problems since then.
I also had a frustrating time setting up the WRE54G expander. But I think this is the answer. Disable the security setting on your wireless router. Set up your WRE54G using the same settings as your router (Gateway, channel, etc). Save the changes. Then go over to the router screen and enable WEP security with a suitable pass key. Then do the same to the WRE54G. But here is the secret that I found. To the right of the pass key is a drop-down with OPEN showing. This can be dropped down to SHARED. Make sure SHARED is showing. Then save the changes. The expander should then work as expected. I believe the problem is that the router and expander cannot use the same pass key unless provisions are made for them to share the pass key.My WRE54G works fine with my Linksys WRT320N. While the WRT320N can be WDA encrypted, the WRT54G is limited to WEP.John
I bought this because the T5 is my fifth sucessive Palm PDA, and it did not come with a cradle. The device came with multiple plug adaptors and a universal power supply. The Cradle looks well and has a rather bright light, but the connections are very unreliable. The HotSync button is a poor quality item and frequently does not work. I find I am frequently just using the cable alone to synchronise.
Does exactly what it claims to do. Made of decent material. Seems very sturdy. Best used by adults to protect the iPad, with small kids may not offer as much protection.
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..
I bought my Graphire a few days ago and I'm absolutely in love with it! Don't make the mistake of thinking that 4x5 inches is too small - it's not at all. I'm a graphic designer by profession and also do hours worth of high-res photo/illustration work in Photoshop every day, and this little baby keeps right up.Best [money] I've spent in a long time. :)
This camera duo is absolutely fantastic. It is completely user friendly with wonderful picture quality... and the night vision is exceptional.
I have 3 portable DVD players, and I've had this one longer than any of them. It has been used a lot by my kids and me over the past 3 years, and it's still going strong, which is more than I can say for my Panasonic. The set includes a decent case, car power adapter, and 2 headphones with an audio signal splitter, not to mention the tremendous functionality. 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? I was a little nervous when I first bought this, since it was an unknown company, but they're still around 3 years later, and their product has held up very well. The only reason for 4 out of 5 stars is that it's a bit bulkier than some other units, but that's pretty minor.
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.
I needed a camera bag to hold my Canon Powershot G6, lens adapter, teleconverter, external flash, filters, power cords, memory cards, extra battery, battery charger, remote control, lens cleaning kit, and card reader. However, I didn't want to spend a lot of money. This bag is perfect. It fits all the above. It has a secure ziplock compartment that also has a flapover design with a quick snaplock - this allows you to just snaplock it to keep all your gear inside while you move from one spot to the next without having to zip it all up. The zipper compartment on the flapover is perfect for your memory cards and extra battery -it provides for quick changes. The main inside compartment holds the camera , lens and flash nicely plus several filters. The additional inside compartments provide compartments to store all the rest of the gear. In addition, the bag has loops to attach it to your belt and use it as a beltbag and an attached waterproof cover that is great for inclement weather transport. The padding is high quality and protects the gear very nicely.
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.
sounded good for the money. but then it broke 6 months later. if you buy it make sure you get a replacement warranty. I am going to buy a better one next time. you get what you pay for.
I bought this access point to provide wireless coverage to a 2 story colonial house. Even with a Netgear ANT24D18 Ant 18DBI Patch Panel attached, it provided less coverage than what I was using before, a Netgear WPN802 v1.What I am using now is this WG302 w/ ANT24D18 patch panel as the access point, and the WPN802 as a repeater. This is working well.
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.
did not fit in the lighters of two different vehicles. had to take it apart and file down the plastic.
I wanted a back up battery for my camera. This was a good price, shipped on time and arrived on time. No problems at all.
Out of all the remotes I have had this is the best yet. Like others said, the manual is lacking and it took me awhile to figure out the macros but once past that learning curve it was smooth sailing. It did anything that I wanted it to do and accepted all the learning codes I sent it. Great.I have the RF20 where it will start the TV or projector with Directv or Blue-ray as the video source,and switch in between the sources without having to shut everything down and then back on to the source I need. I do suggest that if you have a lot of components that you do the learning from your old remotes and edit your text. Also look at hiding pages that you don't need. For 80 bucks, you cant go wrong.
Works great. The only problem is the f-stop is a little off, but with a little practice you'll have it working perfect in no time.
This player can play any DVD you can have. The best purchase you can make.
We are currently on our second unit and both have stopped working for no apparent reason. The seat mount is well designed, however, the DVD player is clearly garbage and the unit should not be purchased. Reading other reviews, it is apparent that there is an inherent problem with these devices.
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 Netgear PS121NA USB Mini Print Server about two months ago to use with my new HP 460 series DeskJet inkjet printer. I had no problems installing this print server and using it with my HP 460 series printer. Just to see what happens, I tried to add this print server without using the Netgear CD by guessing a default web management page: nope, you'll need to use the installation CD but I did not encounter any problems. As the instructions say, you will need to use the install CD with each computer.The CD software also installs a MFP Smart Printer Assistant so you can "reserve" a multi-function printer/FAX/scanner/copier device so others on the network can't send a job to that same device that can cause trouble if you're trying to say FAX a document from the MFP. Nice.So far, so I've disconnected and reconnected the LAN cable between the printer and print server many times without having to reset or cycle the power to the print server. Well, just once but even then, just cycling the power got things working again. But that's because I was purposely playing with the power. If I leave the print server alone, I've not had any problems. That's nice.It's a keeper.
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.
Crucial makes a quality product. The memory just snapped in click, click. No fuss, no muss. Other brands i've used seem to need a little extra wiggling and coaxing to get them to seat properly in my aging or ancient Dell Dimension 8300. Passed memtest. I have had the memory in for almost a month, no problems yet.
We bought one of these because we have a game room for the kids, and they needed something to hook up into an old tube TV that we bought. Works great, provided A/V inputs to a TV that didn't have them. WAYYYYY cheaper than Radio Shack! I took the Radio Shack $40 modulator back same day after finding this one.
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.
HDMI cables enhance tech, in a word, assist your devices operate faster, and smoother connects reads. controls sound and videos who could ask for more.
I was so reluctant about getting this lens at first, I have a friend that owns the 50mm F1.8 and at first I thought there wouldn't be much of a difference between the quality of either, guess I was wrong for the following reasons...1-This one is made of metal and glass...not like the F1.8 version, on my first week, I SMASHED my lens into a black wall in the dark and guess what...I scratched the wall big time (Note: I had a Canon UV filter that helped in this situation) but my point is, others complained of how flimsy the f1.8 is, and yeah...that f.14 lens is really sturdy.2-The blurr of the images is a bit better, you can compare the quality and see the difference. (I posted about 7 pictures online, check them out)3-USM...very nice, instead of being noisy with every single focusing in or out, the silence makes a difference.4-It's been mounted on my camera since the day I bought it, it's hard to get rid of it you know...:D5-Very good for indoor pictures, when you don't want to use a flash, this is the lens to use...very good quality pictures.6-Portaits are awesome when taken with this lens, the blurr in the back is outstanding.7-The only Con I see is...I don't think this is the sharpest focusing lens out there...but overall..A+++
I should have read "Faulty" below. The adapter provided by LowerPriceUSA was not a stereo adapter. Yes it fits in a stereo plug but there are only two contact surfaces not three on the male end, shown in the photo, which is required for STEREO. I tried to send it back. They asked for a picture. Amazing, even when a picture was sent they thought nothing was wrong with it. I just had to write this up. I know that I never want to buy from lwrpriceusa again. Anyhow, no big loss.
These are as good as my other HDMI cables I have that cost several times more. I never bought into the Monster cable hype, but paid several times what I did for this for reasonable Philips and other moderate name brands.This cable runs just as well, and I like the fully molded plug at each end. Some of my other cables have 2-piece connector covers that have a tendency to pop apart if the connector doesn't go in exactly straight or if there is some side 'twist' when it leaves the back of the unit. With a fully molded plug that is no longer a problem.Some will say that these won't last as long as more expensive cables since they don't have a thicker jacket or a second outer layer to reduce rubbing, but since you can get 4 or 5 of these cables for the price of one that might last twice as long, you're still way ahead of the game with these.
Dear Folks -This 1204 is 17x54.17mm x 54mmThat's about a little bit over 1/2 inch by a little bit over 2 inches.Brother says that it's "2/3 inch x 2 1/8 inch"Well whatever.It's 17 x 54 anyway.And I like it.This is the smallest label I've bought for my new QL-700 label printer.This size folks is just fine for a small file-folder label.If you don't really have to print your mothers maiden name and your whole life history on it.Sweet little label this 1204 is.400 labels per roll.Last roll I bought figured out to 2.6 cents per label.And they are certainly worth it to me.Just such a neat and clean-looking little label.I just buy the Brother brand.Heck - they built the absolutely great little label printer in the first place.They have for me just the best online support at their website.I'm inclined to support them as long as they will support me as nicely as they do.As good as they do.Brother is a good company.Let's help them to keep on doing a good job for us.Good service doesn't cost - it pays.Charles SmithWestern MarylandOh -This review I guess was supposed to be about the 1204.Well it's just a fine little label any way you want to look at it.
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.
Not a big huge paragraph, but just chiming in to say I'm glad I bought them. Accurate and capable, lasted a tour in Iraq no problem and it's what I see all of the TV and movie sound guys using.
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.
I received this as a gift for Christmas and love it. I was impressed at how great the sound was for the price. It's simple to use and easy to take around the house as I move from room to room. It comes with multiple mounts to fit any iPods. If you are looking for something affordable with great sound I highly recommend this.
I bought the Epson after returning the Canon D660U at Best Buy. I was very disappointed in the Canon because it had a lot of dust under the flatbed glass. I exchanged it and the next one had the same problem. After all the reviews I read in computer magazines I decided to give this Epson a try. (Cheapest price I could find was here on Amazon.) I primarily bought it because of the flexibility it offers, scanning negatives (you can do 4 in one scan) + regular scans.Personally I can only tell you good things about this scanner, especially the smart panel software. The problems I had with the Canon turned out to be the best thing for me. This scanner is much quicker and produces much better quality scans.I don&#8217;t use it to copy or do &#8220;ocr&#8221; work with it, but the function where you can launch an application after doing several scans is a great feature. ---By the way that the way to create scans (almost) directly on your harddrive, just set it up so it will launch a new application you specify, then use the save as feature to specify the fileformat (read manual).---I always use the manual scan option which lets you pick the twain driver. And whatever you say about the rest of the software package, the Twain driver is great. I scan negatives from 2 different cameras and you can save settings that are optimized for each individual one. Even the position(s) where to scan are saved. The twain driver is also where you would adjust the scan colors or the brightness + contrast if you don&#8217;t like the defaults. If after all the adjusting you still don&#8217;t like the result just use the Photoshop 5 LE that is included, one of the best photo editing software packages out there (I found it to be a nice bonus, it&#8217;ll cost you [price] in stores)&#8230; Granted I might have an easier time with the software + options because I&#8217;m a programmer and use computers all day long, but a novice can get up and running in no time. Don&#8217;t forget that you always have learn how to use new software!!! One advice I can give you is to install the smart panel software right away and read the manual.I can&#8217;t tell you what customer service is like, I haven&#8217;t needed them yet.
Works perfectly. Easy to install.D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port HubNo problems encountered so far.
If you look for a hassle free system that doesn't add yet another button to push in your home audio/video system - this is it. Once this system is connected it sits idle behind the scene until a signal is on one of the four inputs. When it awakes you will be impressed by the quality of the sound and the volume of the bass.ESC333 doesn't feature a DTS decoder, but full fledged Dolby Digital 5.1, and this for a lot less than the bigger brother ESC340.Just the right system for the casual surround sound user as well as the connoiseurs.
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 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.
This product is well worth the money. It has a great sound quality as long as you do not turn up too loud and very simple to use. I live in a small condo, so it may not be suitable for a large area, but perfect to fill up a room. It works great with our iPod Nano and the shuffle as well. Overall, worth the money 100%!
Amazing lens, especially for the money! I am a professional artist and I do a lot of street photography. I have already used the lens with my D100 on several trips and couldn't be happier with the results.
This product was a great price with not shipping charge. Came to the addressquickly.
I had an older Digital Canon, which I enjoyed a lot. This camera was given to me as a gift from a group of friends and I fell in love with Canon again. I have used most of the major brands, digitals and 35mms, and this camera is a good for those wanting a upscale from the point and click into semi-pro equipment. It's fairly user friendly, just have to get us to the Canon set up. I recommend if you haven't used this type of camera, non-point and shoot, go to your local camera store and try one out. You won't regret it!
Would like to reccommend Zalman Reserator Plus as the best cooling system ever tried. It really does the job perfectly though there is one main concern :-(The water cooling system is promoted as a quite cooling solution , though in reality the water pump keeps producing some crackling/bubbling noise after a couple of days. That is a SHAME.I really appreciate the time and money, of course, spent to produce such a prodect, but it does requore changing the water pump sometimes as it malufunctions or stops.Good product , but needs some pumping refinments ;-)Well done ZALMAN.
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!
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.
Bought this HDMI chord as a cheap alternative to use with my HDTV. Works fantastic for the cost. Would highly recommend.
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 bought this TV about 3 days go and still love it. It has all the input's you need, 2 coaxial/RF, 2 HD component, 3 s-video OR composite, and 1 plain composite. You can also label the input's, so when scrolling through the tv/video list you know which is which. The picture is fan tastic, the best 32 inch HDTV picture I have seen but i'm not an electronics expert. The sounds is above average but I use a reciever for surround sound. The twin view is quite possibly the best feature outside of the picture. Worth the money..
I am very happy we bought this charger with the KLIC 8000 battery. It charges the battery just fine and costs a lot less than the Kodak brand. It comes with a car charger, euro charger connection and normal US outlet connection. It's about the size of the palm of my hand (3x4 inches).
I just purchased this because I was looking for a mini tripod to take with me when I'm on a trip just in case I needed it to take pictures in low lighting situations. Also, I didn't want to lug around a big tripod. This tripod is very small and compact. I read another review that this tripod was heavy, but to me this is super light. The bottom 3 tripod legs extend about 2 inches and the middle extends about 6 inches to add a little height to it. I attached my Cannon T2i with the 18-55 lens and it was able to hold the camera up without any issues.If you want to lug around something small and compact on random occasions that you may need it, then you need this. I found that even though it's small, there is usually a table or something study to prop the tripod to an acceptable height.
Matched this with a dlink rack...perfect small solution. I recommend it if you need to tuck a small switch under a desk.
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!
I have a brand new Toyota Corolla - I plugged this into my electrical outlet - only to find out it cannot easily be removed. I practically ruined my car trying to get it out! Do not purchase this - in addition, it has an awful reception - lots of static as other reviewers reported. Don't waste your money!
MD Player is for sure the substitute for the cd player in the future. First, it's a lot smaller and you can fit in your pocket. The just the fact that you can record the names of the cd and song in itm on the MD it seft makes the MD much better alllready then the CD. And this one in preticular it weiths less then half a pound and again, it can fit in your pocket.
If I had fair hair, I probably would have let it slide. But I have almost-black hair, so when it sprouts on my face, even a couple ones, they're quite noticeable.Well, the bane of middle-age for a lot of ladies is new growths of fuzz on the face (particularly above and beside the lips and on the cheeks). I have three things t hat I use to groom away the hirsuteness--an epilator that tears out the longer hairs, a tweezer for the fine ones, and this one for general use (especially good when I'm in a hurry and can't tweeze). I use this all over--chin, cheeks, forehead, eyebrow line, neck strays, between eyebrows, as needed. I have ubersensitive skin, so I use an anti-redness moisturizer afterwards to soothe, but this groomer only offers minor irritation compared to other shavers I've tried.A very good, easy to use, not loud product. Nice. Essential for this middle-aged gal. I'm about to buy a back-up.Note: Even if you don't mind some hairs on your face, but you're someone who loves to use a full makeup--ie, foundation, powder blush, powder, etc--using this first makes the makeup look so much nicer and smoother. I always use this before a big event when I want the makeup to look really good and smooth.
I used this on a trip last year and it was fantastic! On hard surfaces, I could wheel the bag along and on other terrain, I could easily strap it to my back! It was comfortable and fit far more that I thought it would! I am now using it for work and am still so very happy with the purchase!
Pros: I spent very little to experiment with this product, compared to an apple store bought itemCons: It's utter nonsense. This is not an apple product, and of the two I ordered, only one works...and only on my 3DS, my ipad and iphone 4 did not connect to a computer.
This play is good if you get a good one. My first player Froze, like in other reviews. Sent back and got another which has been working great. 6 months now and has been handled by me 2/half year old.{Now 3}I noticed with the new player when I zoomed the Zoom Icon on the display will dissapear after a few seconds. With the first player the Zoom Icon stayed on until you shut off the zoom. So it seems that they make slightly different players under the same model number. So take a look at your zoom button on the remote and help see if I am right or crazy.I think this is the key to getting a good or bad player.I also love the player because, It can be unlocked to play all regions {vcdhelp.com}, the charger is world widev {with a plug adaptor}, plays dvd+,dvd-,vcd,svd,mp3, dvds made by my lite on dvd recorder in all record modes{2,4,8 hour {VBR dvd}}. and can also pal output when we travel.If you want a little better sound out of it adjust the equalizer setting.It is also great getting all the stuff included that makes it truly a portable dvd player.Another person said you can input video with this player, mine cannot, as said in tech. data. Also a player that looks exactly the same under another name is not always the same player. My friend has the inital which wll not play all of my home made dvds, but it looks exactly the same, except for how the battery hooks up.June 21 2005 still going strong\wii keep updatingHope you all liked my first review
It took me a few tries to get the speakers to work. My IPod Touch wasn't seated properly until I took the attachment off. Once I got it seated it worked great. The sound is good and the price is great. Instructions say it will charge your IPod but haven't seen that yet.
I bought two of these Sabrent external enclosures and both of them worked fine up until about 3 day's use. They both have the same problem, they keep unmounting from the computer. I believe the problem is due to the power plug. I have tried using them on both a Mac and multiple PC's, but I still see the same problem. I tried using different power cords and different hard drives, but the problem persists.I own an significantly older version of the Sabrent external enclosure, and it works great! Maybe I just got two lemons, but two bad cases out of two isn't a good sign.Besides the faulty enclosure information, the case is also very tight. You will need to keep the wires very tidy to fit everything in there. I already knew this before purchasing these cases because my old Sabrent is the same way. It is not much of a problem. It is just a small hinderance.
These headphones adjust and fit well over my head and ears. I'd say the sound quality is just average. Not great, but not terrible either.
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 needed a longer cable to printer and this one works just fine. Cables To Go always has the cables you need.
I am using this cable to view my video footage capptured with a hi definition camcorder (Sony HDR-SR1) on a hi definition LCD TV (Samsung). The picture is just mind blowing. Moreover the price of this cable is just amazing! You can never get deal better than this I guess!
Cable is well made, but unfortunately, it did not solve my problem of making my HP4 laser printer work with my new computer that uses Vista. Suspect it is a lack of Vista compatible drivers from HP that is the source my my problem. So the cable will go into my box full of things I no longer need. Too bad,.
I've had this remote for about two years. I love the web-based setup for the remote.The problems, though, far outweigh the good features:1) As many other reviews have stated, the charger base is junk. The connection is too finicky and/or the remote is too light to really make a solid connection. The remote just rests on the charging contacts, it doesn't snap in to help hold a connection.2) I've found the IR receiver doesn't always accept (or quickly accept) the signals from the remote.I haven't given up on Harmony/Logitech, but I've given up on this particular model.
I purchased this product and for the price it is great. It works well and though the speakers are not the best, I cannot say anything bad about it. I feel that I got exactly what I paid for. Especially since I just received my $50.00 rebate check!! What a deal.
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.
I've had the DVD player for several months and it works great. It plays all DVDs, including DVD+R and DVD-R. I especially enjoy being able to watch AVI files on it. This Philips replaces my old Sony which was having issues playing all DVDs. Like everyone else, I really like being able to play any DVD and so many formats.
This unit was in my possession for only 3 days. The battery cover constantly comes off and the battery will fall out.The interface and screen is pretty nice, as well as the button placement. Sound quality was also excellent.Its cheap construction cannot be overlooked. My unit's battery cover didn't even lineup correctly with the case. Pass on this one.
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!
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.
One person setup with the frame and screen was easy. Mounting to the wall took some help but also was very easy. Frame is strong and looks great, I haven't even set up my projector yet and was still impressed with the screen.
Works well and great price. What more could you ask for? I wouldn't waste $30 on a cable when this one works well for a great price.
This was my first car speaker installation ever done. Took me a while to get it done because of the different size of the speakers compared to the stock ones but in the end I could say it was worth it. My car stock has 4x7 in it so the 5.25 was a noticeable upgrade. I can turn the radio all the way up and get no distortion what so ever and it plays highs and mids clearly and loud. The lows arent all that good but you shouldnt expect loud bass from a 5.25 speaker thats what subs are for. This speaker is a excellent upgrade if your car has stock 4x7. Next time I upgrade my doors I will go gor 6.5s and see how those sound.
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.
This is a great mouse and well worth the purchase. I don't even notice a different between a tradition ball mouse and this optical one. It's just as responsive and the way it's design feels a lot more comfortable in my hand than a basic mouse design. I never realized how uncomfortable a standard designed mouse was until using this one.The thing you have to rememeber with most optical mouses is that you can't use them on reflective surfaces. Many desks have a somewhat reflective surface so you should use a mouse pad or even just a piece of paper would work. Just as long as it's not reflective then it would work. I even use it on my pillow while I'm in bed with my laptop.There is also not an issue with XP. It takes about a few seconds for XP to recognize it but then it automatically installs a basic driver for it. If you want to use some of the fancy features then you have to install Logitech's driver but it's not necessary.
I bought this item back in early November and we're now approaching the end of the year. I use it everday with my iPhone 5 and it has worked just as advertised while both syncing and charging. Sure it's not the official Apple Lightning cable but it does the job for pennies on the dollar. The only gripe would be that you need to make sure its fully plugged in with your device on both ends (lightning and usb connections) or you might get an error. Nothing too crazy but it can be a problem if you have some sort of phone case.
Okay, you see the mixed reviews. Some say it's reliable and others say it's crap. Well I thought it was a good deal at the time of purchase and 2.5years later it's dead (code 10). It was my back-up with a lot of data that I could afford to lose (but would have preferred not to lose). Given my experience and the fact that over 1/3 of the reviews are only 1 star, don't risk your data to this drive. I would not recommend this drive to ANYONE!
I am thoroughly disgusted with Lacie. Had my drive for over 2 years and stopped being able to be recognised in explorer, Faulty data socket on back panel. Lacie not prepared to help but suggested sending it to Prestige computers. This I did cost over 20+ to send to be told there is a faulty board but Prestige can't get parts from Lacie! Only option is to wait and see if someone's broken drive comes in and he can use the parts off it !Disgusting that Lacie turn around and say they have an agreement with their suppliers not to sell to users !! I have asked to take this further. Anyone out there who has a broken drive they don't want anymore? Please get in touch if you do. Thanks
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.
This is a great find, and inexpensive. I can't believe I was about to shell out $20 at a camera store for one of these. It's easy to attach and remove, and I really do need another one since I have two lenses!
I've owned a 128MB Lexar JumpDrive for a year and utterly love it, but would like to be able to transfer greater volumes of data among a number of PCs. I was planning on getting another Lexar, but just happened to be in Circuit City when they were offering an unbeatable deal on the 512MB SanDisk Cruzer Micro: 45 dollers with a 15 dollar rebate.It proved slim enough to sit comfortably side-by-side on adjacent USB ports with my Lexar, and despite so much reviewer commentary on the cap, I thought it was snug enough, and I liked the little plastic desk stand that also came with it. So I was quite pleased with the Cruzer Micro -- until I used it.On my home PC (Compaq 7100US, 1.3GHz Athlon, 768MB RAM, USB 1.1, WinME), a 13.6MB folder on my desktop (containing 309 files/57 folders) took OVER EIGHT MINUTES to read to the Cruzer Micro, THREE MINUTES to write back to my hard drive, and THREE MINUTES to delete from itself. In comparison, my old Lexar JumpDrive took 115 seconds/30 seconds/50 seconds for the same tasks.Shocked by how excruciatingly slow the Cruzer Micro was, I thought it had to be defective, and emailed SanDisk tech support. Meanwhile, I tested the Cruzer Micro on my work PC (Dell PWS350, 2.8GHz Pentium IV, 512MB RAM, USB 1.1, WinXP), this time with a 118MB folder (containing 2009 files/191 folders). The Cruzer Micro took THIRTY-SEVEN MINUTES to read it (compared to my Lexar's 11 minutes). I wasn't even going to attempt to write it back.SanDisk tech support told me to plug the device in the back, top, left-most USB port on the PC, since that one gets the most power. Well, since my flash drive travels among friends', colleagues', and public PCs, I don't necessarily have access to a particular port, and such a requirement's not very convenient, is it?SanDisk also had me try formatting the Cruzer Micro to FAT (which also erased its installed security software), but read time on the test folder was still 35 minutes -- not much of an improvement.However, when I copied a *single* 32MB .exe file to the Cruzer Micro and it took only 20 seconds, what the problem was became clear: the Cruzer Micro doesn't like small files -- email, docs, html, spreadsheets, jpegs, zips, anything that's not *individually* on a multimegabyte scale.SanDisk's response to this was (and I quote): "I'm afraid our drives are optimized for copying few files of large and very large sizes and if you use your USB storage mainly to copy a quantity of small and very small files, then I would have to agree that our product does not meet your needs. We apologize for the inconvenience."So the Cruzer Micro gets to keep a star for appearing to be a good product for really huge downloads, disk images, that sort of thing; and SanDisk keeps a star for reasonably prompt tech support and admitting to the Micro's limitations. But three stars come off for touting speed on the package but stating nothing about the fact that if you want to transfer gobs of piddling files, the Cruzer Micro is slower than molasses. If I had known this in advance, I'd have passed on what turned out to be a lousy deal. Even for the price it's just way too slow, so the Cruzer Micro's going back.
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.
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 spent quite some time comparing comparable sets in this price range and size range and there was no question in my mind that both quality- and value-wise this Sony KD-30XS955 set is the best out there. And after purchasing it and owning it for just over two weeks, I am only more certain that my initial assessment was accurate.First off, picture quality: There is no comparison between this set and comparable HD sets in this price-range. To get anything sharper or brighter you will need to at least triple your price range. Because this is a tube rather than one of the thin-screen technologies, you will definitely get more of a workout putting the extremely heavy television in its place (I almost killed myself), but the flat screen image is viewable from almost any angle and is extremely bright and dynamic.When you buy this set you are basically future-proofing yourself. There are so many different inputs and outputs that you will have no problem connecting each and every one of your peripherals. There are a total of 8 video inputs and the cable input is digital cable ready, which is very nice. You will not have to purchase a separate digital cable box to receive digital cable from your provider. There is a cable card slot. Two sets of HD-ins. There is even a memory stick slot.And finally, the tv is easy to use. The WEGA Gate menu is intuitive and very user-friendly allowing the user to control the sound, the video, the channels, and just about anything else you could want.Besides the weight of this set which makes the backside very difficult to access once it is in its place in my entertainment center, I have no complaints with this set. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
Seamless... I was concerned about the noise factor after reading some of the reviews, but honestly, this drive is quieter that all of my other drives... a perfect combination with Time Machine... sweet!
Using this for an IPOD Nano 16 gig and classic 80 gig. Was impressed by the sound. The aux port is an additional bonus. I work remotely so I use this in the office and I love the dual functionality.Recommend it highly.
We bought the mailbug for my in-laws, who are in their 60's and have never been comfortable with computers. In order to make it look especially simple, we set up their account before we gave it to them, and found this to be an easy process. At one point we had to call the help line and the person who helped us was very nice - you could tell they were used to helping people without any computer experience. When my in-laws opened this gift they were skeptical about being able to use it, but within 5 minutes of plugging it in they had sent their very first email. Now they love it and use it almost every day.
First off I want to say that Amazon.com definately surprised me. I recieved the speakers in about 5 business days without even paying for shipping! The closest price I could find anywhere for these speakers was $10 more plus another $15 for UPS ground shipping. You can't beat the price for these speakers and Amazon came through in getting them to me 8 days ahead of schedule.A little about the speakers:I bought these speakers because I had to remove my thousand dollar home theater system from my computer and put it into the living room. When I first installed the speakers and turned on some music and I was severely dissapointed at the sound quality. It quickly hit me though, I was comparing 50$ speakers to a very nice home theater system. After clearing my head I listened again. The sound quality is actually pretty good. The bass is a little weak but it is surprisingly clean. I would rather have less bass than distorted and muddy bass. A little EQ tweaking gave me much stronger (and still clean) bass. The highs are definately nice and as for those who complain about the mids: Small Front Speakers = no mids/bass. The speakers would need to be incredibly engineered (and probably really expensive) in order to produce good mids from such small speakers.The blue light is a little annoying, but its nothing a little electrical tape can't take care of.The packaging is VERY aggravating to remove, but it actually made me think and smile: "hey you couldn't even pay me the price of these speakers to wrap up all these in this plastic." So think positively: you get decent speakers AND a killer packaging job for one low price...Overall: Definately worth the price, unbeatable in my opinion. If you wanted great sound, spend more money. If you want good sound for basically nothing then these speakers are perfect.
I have just bought these speakers. I was looking for something to use in my flat for my ipod, and wanted something loud and good quality. I could not recomend this system more highly. The sound is perfect and the bass is almost too much. Much cheaper than the bose ipod dock at only 200 rather than 250. Yet it allows 2 sources and gives much better sound. The puck is beautifully made and works really well. To top it all, Bose have excellent customer service, it was quick and very polite, the lady I spoke to, knew exactly what she was talking about and I have every confidence that if something was to go wrong, I would be well looked after. In my opinion this is the best solution if you are looking for a small system to play music in a relatively small flat, I should think that I will never play it at the full output, as complaints will flood in. I hope that this gives any potential investor the confidence to buy one, it is great.
I wanted a very compact, light yet sturdy tripod for my SLR, especially on travels when a professional, heavy-duty tripod wasn't an option for plane travel. This tripod is decently sturdy, and stable enough for my SLR with a medium-heavy 105mm macro lens attached. I have been able to snap blur-free pictures every time, even night time shots using this tripod, which would otherwise have been unthinkable. In addition, this tripod is very QUICK and easy to deploy, with minimal time lost in setting it up. It has all the bonus features which have been praised in other reviews, that work excellent. I especially appreciate its removable center column that allows me to stabilize my camera very close to the ground, a ball head for quick and easy panning, and a very convenient and easy disc to adjust the leg angles.I take this tripod on all my travels due to its versatility and quality. I highly recommend this tripod to anyone who is thinking of a good quality travel tripod for stabilizing medium-heavy SLRs and lenses.
Just a heads-up for people looking to use this scanner to scan slides. You will have to unmount the slides in order to be able to scan them. Given the verbiage on the box, it caught me as enough of a surprise that I returned the scanner. I'm not OK with deception like that.
Pro, Extremely simple to set up, just plug the receiver in the USB port, wait a minute or two and you're done. The mouse runs a one AAA battery which is included, it feels comfortable in your hand and it works great on any surface. My wife likes the pink color.Con, the receiver sticks out 2 inches which is lot compared to the nano receivers but I knew that going in. I was not willing to pay double the price for a nano receiver. This wouldn't bother me except my Lenovo laptop has the USB ports on the right front by my right hand. The HP laptop has 2 USB ports by the power cord in the back so you don't even notice the receiver sticking out.It's a great price, I can't complain.
I HAVE OWNED THIS UNIT FOR ABOUT A YEAR. IN THAT TIME I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS IN THE COPYING AREA.SOMETIMES IT WONT COPY PAST THE 4TH CUT.OTHER TIMES IF THE BLANK ISNT PLACED IN THE UNIT JUST SO,IT WILL REJECT THE DISC.OTHER RECORDINGS HAVE DOUBLE ENDINGS ON THE SONGS.NOT GOOD FOR OVER 500 DOLLARS.THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND AND THE UNIT IS NOT USER FRIENDLY.I WOULD THINK TWICE BEFOR SPENDING MONEY ON THIS UNIT.
I had never purchased any items from here before and other people had good experiences. The cards I've seen retail for much. much more in the stores. So far I'm very pleased with the cards performance. The product shipped quickly and arrived in the time they said it would. I would buy from them again just based on that!
I lost a Sony tape recorder of earlier vintage (model unknown) which was very reliable. In an effort to replace the lost Sony I selected a current generation portable tape recorder, the Pasasonic RQ-L31. It is obvious that this unit is not "built" as well as the Sony; however, this Panasonic RQ-L31 just might do the job notwithstanding I miss the more solid feel of the old Sony. Frankly, it looks like the current generation of Sonys are like built to the standard of the current Panasonics. So I am going to have to adjust to new generation of tape recorders. As an aside, I recently purchased a portable digital recorder and am very unsatisfied with the quality of the sound and lack of ease to using it as compared with the "good old tape" format.
Simple, straightforward USB hub. What else would one want? It was easy to set up and works like a charm.
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 use this CDRW (8424s-vk) after using more the 20 disks i did not have any errors or any other prob. installing this drive using my scsi 7895 adapter was easy. the software is easy to use and it takes 10 minutes to start back up your system.
I've used Pelican cases for tools and test equipment. They are sturdy and take a beating. This case is everything I've come to expect from pelican. There's enough room in this case for my Henry Big Boy, my S&W 629 revolver and my ruger .22. I'm very satisfied.
Overall nice lens, good construction, sometimes seems to &quot;hunt&quot; for focus, but otherwise no complaints. Image quality seems to be good, possibly a little distortion out toward 300 but nothing extremely noticeable. A bigger aperature would be nice, but for this price the lens is great.
Purchased these Sliplock pouches (#30) to go with the lowe pro system ( I have 2 back packs for my Nikon camera gear - a Slingshot 100AW, and the CompuTrekker AW. These pouches are constructed of durable materials, and attach very securely to the backpacks. They have an additional drawstring closure system under the flap that provides water resistance and addition safety for your equipment. It adds to the capacity of the backpacks, without increasing the overall size by much. Great system, and a total 10 out of 10 to Lowepro on their design, system, and construction.
We bought two of these HDMI cables for installation with our new Samsung LCD TV and new Panasonic Home Theater.Both cables are excellent and work great. For digital connection, you don't need to buy the best "gold" cable on the market. All digital connections work just a good as long as the cable is of good quality and you make a good connection.These cables are a bargain and work GREAT,
the price is cheap and the speakers look and work well. don't expect quality from the next room, but for sitting at your computer they have good sound for this price range.
This AB switch box is ugly and cheap looking, but it works. I'm able to easily use the same printer off two computers at work with just the push of a button - no having to unplug and plug cables. A light above the button indicates which computer is connected to the printer - there's enough room to P-Touch a short computer name above or below the button. There is a loud, cheap-sounding click when you push the button to switch computers. Including three 3-foot USB A to B cables ($3.99 through AmazonCables To Go 13171 USB 2.0 A Male to B Male Cable, White (3.2 Feet/1 Meter)) this was a simple $23 solution. Since this was an out-of-pocket purchase for my office at work I was only concerned about the price and function. Price was right and it functions well. Both computers print and scan without any issues.
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.
Excellent picture, fast shipping, and very inexpensive compared to buying from a retail store. Don't overpay, buy these!!
The DCP 1200 is a a good device IF you will never have need to use another printer or scanner, or any device that requires a parallel port.The 1200 not only hogs LPT1 but actually uninstalls all other devices you may have attached to any LPT ports. The manual tells you that the LPT1 port will be used by the 1200 but it does not go into the gory problems you will discover the hard way.The installation is next to impossible if you use any kind of a network for your peripherals. It will install properly ONLY if you do no more than connect the device directly to your LPT1 port.The manual and instructions represent a NEW LOW in software instructions. It is incomplete, example sighted above, it is misleading. It omits numerous steps. It is not in any logical sequence. For example, information needed in steps presented early, is not provided until much later. (No cross references)This unit is not worth even the LOW price it is going for. STAY AWAY from it unless you will never use any other LPT peripherals.If you bought two of these machines you could NOT use them both. They would be mutually incompatible!!
I am a very active person, so I have used many headphones before these that could not hang with excessive movement. I run, play soccer, bicycle (not recommended due to safety) with these earbuds and they are right there with me every step of the way. The sound quality is not as good as fully enclosed phones for obvious reasons, but these are manuverable, light headphones that have great volume and good bass response.I also recently tried a friends Bose earbuds that cost $100 and there was little difference in sound quality. On the other hand, when we run our weekly 5k he constantly complains about them falling out of his ear. I guess some people have to learn the hard way.
The cable came in neatly, worked well, and doesn't feel flimsy. For the price you can't beat the quality. Saw a similar cable in Best Buy the other day for over $20. This is definitely the route to go.
Worked fine right out of the box on my Dell Latitude D630. For a better performance I would consider using a pair of the same memory (2x2gb or 2x1gb) for dual channel instead of upgrading memory from 1gb to 2.5 gb. (existing 512mb and Kingston 2gb).
Despite other reviewers who stated that this product did not improve signal strength, I found that it worked fine. The increase was not spectacular, but it went from 39% to 45% on my TiVo. I feel it was worth the purchase.
I purchased my pair of La Scala's as a college graduation gift to myself back in 1974. I still have receipts and Life Time Warranty papers. I have never used the warranty by the way. I got them unfinished ($900 each) and put a beautiful Oak finish on them. I've been thru a Pioneer Pre-Amp, Receiver Don't remember the power or THD..I boutght it used. and a direct drive PL-51 table (great table!) for my first system...In 1984 I purchased a Yamaha Amp/Pre-Amp/Receiver 50 Watts @ .05 THD...using the PL-51 by Pioneer still. Lastly I purchased a Pioneer Receiver, 75 watts @ .09 THD back in 1992. Using Yamaha direct drive phono now. Lost PL-51 to theft or I'd still be using it. I am looking for a new System simply because my present one doesn't have HDMI. So, my La Scala's are getting another new neighbor. But the heart of my system will always be my La Scala's. Since 74' they have played in 7 weddings and a few anniversary parties. Everyone want to use them. I use it's smaller cousin in my man cave and an outdoor set in my court yard and by the pool. Klipsch Rocks the ages.From MISSISSIPPI
These headphones are the best I've ever owned for my PC. The sound quality on these is very high. They are well constructed so you won't have to worry about them falling apart like many other cheaper ones. They are also extremely comfortable after long periods of use. I highly recommend these if you are looking for a quality pair of PC headphones with a mic.
I have a rather strong background in home theater, of which I will spare you the details of to say, "It has been a while." A lot of people seem to have different ideas of just what $100-$150 buys when it comes to speaker systems. I must admit I find the reviewers that seem to hold this particular system to the standard of world class audio components are also going to have a hard time dealing with the fact that a Nissan cannot hold it's own on the track against a Ferrari. If you are looking for the ultimate in a musical or soundtrack reproduction experience, look else where. By that I mean do not look to a 2.1 speaker setup. These speakers are excellent, are very easy to setup and adjust to suit your tastes, and do just about as good a job with sound reproduction as one could expect when dealing with a setup this size with "out-of-the-box" cables. The hiss issue I read so much about is absent, but I run my computer with a grounded outlet and voltage regulator. I am happy Klipsch has a few offerings that fall below the $190 mark. They are accurate, convenient, and most strongly recommended as a COMPUTER SPEAKER setup. Oh yes, and I am very happy with what my $100 buys.
It doesn't work without the charger plugged. Its battery is specific, of unusual configuration, so I could not even change it.
I have added 3 of these cameras, as well as 2 Swann Bulldog, and 2 Q-See night vision cameras and 1 Q-See dome camera. These cameras are very good for daylight viewing, with no real night/low-light capability. The picture is not quite as sharp as the Swann Bulldogs, but they are very good for the price. Stay away from the Q-See products. The Q-See cameras have very grainy, fuzzy, washed-out pictures. I'm using 2 Q-See capture cards, which work well. I recommend these for cameras for daylight conditions, but if you want to spend a little more, the Swann Bulldogs have night vision capability as well.
Don't wait for summer to enjoy this wonderfully light and easy read. It's fast paced and funny. The character,Kari Kline, has a different dating story to tell in each chapter which made it so hard to put down. I usually can't stay up late reading,but I couldn't put this book down even as I was fighting to keep my eyes open. Following Kari's experiences actually makes dating seem kind of fun. Most of her dates were happenstance meetings, not blind dates or other kinds of forced introduction. That alone should give single people renewed hope and encouragement that you just never know who and how you'll meet someone. It enforces how unpredictable life is. Besides entertaining, I found Lori's writing insightful. What Kari learns from each relationship about herself and other people made me reflect. I highly reccommend &quot;You Have to Kiss A lot of Frogs&quot; and hope there's more to come from Lori Graff!
This is a great MP3 player. It is very easy to use, great looking and has good sound quality. I purchased the accessories, which were necessary for working out (the armband which comes with a silicone case and neck strap).The screen is bright and colorful. It is a touch screen, and there are buttons on the side to lock (which is great when you are working out) volume controls, on/off buttons are all out of the way.I do wish you could delete music without the use of your computer, but it really isn't that big a deal. I haven't downloaded music off any websites yet, just my cd's which is very simple.Overall, it is a great produt.
This mouse appeared to be even more ergonomic than it's successor, and had come wayy down in price. Naturally I bought it and thoroughly enjoy it. I have no need for any additional precision offered by laser mice, it's a laptop mouse.Although everyone raved about it's ergonomics, it's not quite as comfy as I thought it would be. But again, it's a laptop mouse.
I purchased this so that I could have another charger at work, it works great. My co-worker uses it too
While I haven't used this accessory very much, I do have it attached to my Tamrac 613 camera bag inside one of the front external pockets. It's nice to know I have the space for miscellaneous items if I need it. My camera bag is nearly completely full and I like knowing that I have somewhere to put the smaller items if the occasion should arise.
I have had this laser printer for several months. Happy with Amazon's rapid delivery and the product's performance.
I'm a professional developer & very familiar with commercial grade KVM's. Went looking for one for home use & was generally disappointed with what I found.IOGear's DVI version didn't work for me.IOGear 4-Port DVI KVMP Switch with Audio and Cables GCS1764and the offering from Belkin was complete junk.Belkin F1DG102U Flip 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio Support (USB Connection)But I installed this guy and he works perfectly. Switches quickly, smart enough to convince a booting computer that there's a mouse & keyboard connected, smart enough to keep a switched off computer thinking that the mouse & kbd are *still* connected (i.e. no "Windows is searching for a driver for your new device" - it kicks in almost immediately!)I was worried that the non-standard peripherals I use would confuse it - but they didn't. I'm running a Logitech G9x mouse & a smart keyboard with lots of extra buttons. Never a glitch, mouse & kbd extra functions function just fine.Pretty cool feature-wise as well:- cables are long enough that your computer doesn't have to be six inches from your desk- even LONGER cables are available from IOGear if you really need the legroom- the switches are well lighted & it's easy to tell which computer's got focus- it switches audio & USB as well- there are USB ports on the front where you can get to them easily- switches your network connection as well. (although I prefer to use a router so that none of the computers lose connectivity as I switch back & forth)- you even have the option of letting computer A use the kbd & monitor while B plays music through the speakers.(okay, I rarely use that last feature and I don't like the fact that you have to hold the button down for a while to switch the speakers - small potatoes...)Happy-Happy, Joy-Joy!
I purchased this hardrive to merely backup up important files not currently in use. After about a month, the unit starting garbling and mis-identifying files. It began to classify simple mac files (like Appleworks) as PC files needing a translator to open. It is not a trustworthy machine for the Mac although the company states it's compatibility.
Nice product. I have my small-mid sized SLR body with 17-55 f/2.8 without the hood in there. I can also put my Nikkor 105 Micro with the hood, Sigma 30 f/1.4 with the hood, Sigma 10-20 wide angle with the hood, Nikon 55-200 VRII with the hood, and my sb400 flash. It would be a tighter fit, but you can put an sb600 with all that in there. I also have two filters in the original plastic cases, several AA batteries, cards, extra battery, portable charger all in there. My only concern is the lack of one of those security straps from the sides of the bag that goes over the opening flap, that would prevent my bag from opening should the zipper fail or not be secured correctly. The bag is comfortable enough and fits easily under the seat on an airplane. I'd give 4 stars 4.5 if it had either that security strap or more weather proofing. 5 if all that.
If your looking for auto focus on the D5000, then this is not for you.Although, you still get the focus indicator.Great quality for the price, excellent sharp images.You can't go wrong here, very happy with purchase.
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...
I recently purchase a GPS, and could no longer use my FM transmitter unless I wanted to charge my GPS at night (I drive a lot for work). This adapter allows me to have both plugged in at once without any difficulty.Other reviewers mentioned that they had problems with the springs pushing out adapters, but I haven't had that problem at all! This actually works better than my car's plug, which often pushed out my other chargers. No more wiggling wires as I drive.I also drive a stick and have no problems with the adapter getting in the way, although I was anticipating that I might, given the hefty size. I guess it depends on your car's set-up.
I recently got my Gmini 400 as a present and absolutely love it. I have copied over all my music from my PC in .wma format with no worries, I have put some video on and have copied over all my digital pictures. All of this was super simple to do - just plug the Gmini into my computer and copy away.So far music quality is great, the videos are fantastic. Photo playback could be a little quicker and better, but hey, that's not why I got the device. It's nice to have the photos there as a backup and so that I can show family and friends when I want to.I have seen where some people say the interface is difficult to use. I don't really agree. I know there are things there I don't know about yet, but hey most anyone can work it out.Of course there are some extra things I would like - better playlist functions, like I get in Windows Media Player, and perhaps better syncing of devices - maybe these are even there and I haven't found them yet.Overall I love it. Great device and I would highly recommend.
The screen arrived and the first thing I noticed was how well everything was packed. Then I took everything out of the box and thought everything looked good and instructions were straight forward. Putting it together was easy enough though installing the clips to stretch the screen was a bit of a pain at times but all in all everything went together well and once completed this screen is HUGE. Once mounted I was giggling like a school girl. Once the projector was going I saw an immediate improvement over my white wall, (which was being used for a few days.) I'm quite happy with this screen. The cost was a bit high but in the end worth every penny. The only thing that tops a 120" screen is a bigger screen. :)I know there are better screens out there but at fivehundredplus dollars this is a fine choice.
Great value for money. Easy setup. Compact. Immensely satisfied with purchase. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Have had them for about six months now and I love them. Good quality and pretty durable.
These HDMI cables which cost about $2 each work fine. Don't waste your money on the excessively overpriced cables sold ay Best Buy and other chain stores.Jim
I use this mouse on a Mac desktop computer. It's small in size but not too small like regular laptop mouses. It works well and the battery life is good. Not too jumpy on the screen. Would recommend it.
es el segundo que compro, mi hermano cuando lo vio no cre&iacute;a el precio y tuve que comprarle uno.
Excellent product. Does exactly what it is advertised to do.Measures wattage or amperage with a simple click of a switch.Very handy for measuring appliance loads for an RV.GJM
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.
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.
if you're on a budget, this lens is the way to go.the focus ring is very quick & smooth. very sharp f2.8 and greaterI've since bought an 85mm f1.8 and a 200mmtamron f2.8, yet I still want to keep it as a backup lens.the only shortcoming is that its all-manual, so you have to guessa little, pretty easy to figure out.
I bought the player about 6 mths back, its just cool. The controls are optimum and you can't expect more from a portable mp3. The sound quality is great with absolutely no distortion also at the maximum volume level. The earfones with the player are just excellent with that dynamic bass effect. You can enjoy any kind of music on this small machine, as I wud say.However I had a problem once, that the player doesnt turn on and could also not access the data. But dont worry if u come across such a problem. You will have to restore the firmware using the firmware manager that comes with the player and then it is fine. Never had the problem again.
It fits perfectly on my Toshiba 15.4" Satellite Laptop - perfect wrist support! It doesn't cause me any problems reaching the mouse or anything.
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.
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.
Great product plugged in called cable company gave them # off unit it was working that easy. I have 10mb speed it usually runs a little over 10 with this unit for some reason it gets a little over 13 MB like 13.3 or 13.4 extremely fast. good price I recommend it.
Philips DVP5982 1080p Upscaling DVD Playergreat produt at this price,its highly recommdede.
I used had my share of music players over the past few years, and this is definitely one of the best I have ever tried! Typically with players like these (especially with this low of a price tag) when you try to turn the volume up very high it gets muffled, or tinny. However, this music player is amazing! It's much smaller than I anticipated, but has amazing clarity and bass. Nothing gets too blended together or fuzzy. The only problem is, I just upgraded my iPhone case to an Otterbox, and now it won't fit! Before it was in a Speck CandyShell, which fit perfectly without any of the included inserts, but now that it's in the otterbox, it simply won't fit. I'm sorta bummed about it, but my husband's classic iPod still works in it just fine and it holds way more music than my iPhone has. Plus, the whole reason of buying this was so that he can take it to work with him and listen to his music. I love that it can run on batteries, but doesn't have to. It's very small, incredibly light and portable, and has an amazing sound. I would definitely recommend purchasing the Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker!
It's a decent dvd player if you're going to give it to someone as a gift(what I did with mine). The person I gave it to talks to me about it all the time :o)
Easy and quick solution to charging my ipod after a flight. No problems and it's cute, too! I just wish I could listen and charge with this thing!
When the headphones are in range of the base without obstruction, they sound great with just a little tweaking of my sound system. However, maybe it's just my apartment, but after leaving the room where the base is, the sound can start going in and out while less than 20 feet away. It is an old place and there is probably lots of interference, but I expected a little more range. For what I use it for most, though, which is watching movies and playing games LOUD, the sound is phenomenal.
As the wife who wants to fall asleep WITHOUT listening to the T.V. - I hightly recommend these headphones. I cannot hear a thing while my husband watches t.v. with these on!
I was excited because instead of installing a PCI card, I just needed a USB stick. However, it does not work! Right next to it is another dell computer in my office. In the other room two walls away is a Belkin router. The computer with the Belkin PCI card always has a connection. But this computer right next to it with this USB stick will see the router and then constantly lose the connection. Simply does not work well, so even though I am poor I will be looking for a replacement.
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
High quality voice recorder. Lectures recorded on it are clearly audible (in HQ setting, which records much less hours than the advertised capacity by the way).
This splitter worked once after I hooked it up this week. The second time, I only got audio through the TV...no picture. Wish I had realized there was such a difference in splitters and ordered a better one the first time.
I have never used the USB cord since I first set up my Garmin C340, so this is perfect to put a charge on my Streetpilot whether at home before heading out or when traveling. The price is great! Add it to the Garmin carrying case to get the free shipping. Awesome combo.
Are you looking to begin digital photography? How about just looking for a new camera that is modern, and won't break the budget? If so, then this is the camera for you!When I bought my DC3200, I had never owned a digital camera. I wanted to begin digital photography, and so I visited my local Meijer's. I asked the guy to recommend an inexpensive, decent quality camera, and this is the camera he pointed to right away!This camera is easy to use, and highly expandable. Buy a FlashCard, and a FlashCard Reader (it will save you a lot of time waiting for slow downloads), and you will have more room than you know what to do with.The only limiting factors, are the low zoom rates (1x or 2x), and the fixed lens, but then what can you expect from a camera this inexpensive? If you are new or just need to take pictures for your family events, then this camera will take care of your needs and then some.
Can't beat this price. You can pay $39 at Radio Shack or Best Buy. These work perfectly with my Samsung UN46B8000 at 240Hz.
I have had this drive for a few months and have used it with Windows XP and Vista. Overall, I find the reliability of the drive to be very good. Have never lost any data. Performance is another issue. It seems to perform better under Windows XP than Vista. I have tried both FAT32 and NTFS with similar results. My previous PNY 8 gb drive using NTFS was noticably faster.From a value perspective, the drive is great. Very cost effective.Unlike others, I don't mind the rubberized coating. It takes bumps and drops very well. This is important to me because I teach computer science full time and work as a consultant. I keep in on a lanyard so no "in pocket problems".Just wish it was faster.
This is a great keyboard but the position of enter key is wrong.Backslash key is at the normal enter key position.To type enter key you need to move your wrist.Even with big enter key, it is really hard to type.If you are not heavy typer, you can use this keyboard happily.But if you are heavy typer, please, stay away from this keyboard.Your wrist will be hurt with this keyboard.
Don't believe the last review. I had mine about a month before I tossed it out the window somewhere near Charlotte, NC. Nothing but problems, barely recieved or transmitted and was extremely weak when it did. I actually had truckers ask me to stop transmitting because all they could hear was squealing when I keyed. Tossed it, kept my K40 antenna, bought a Uniden Pro538W and have loved it! Much better radio! Don't buy anything Cobra makes!
I looked over all of the reviews and was pretty confident in this product. It arrived in no time at all. It was in great shape; however, when I plugged it in it flashed a pink and black snowy screen. To see if the cord was faulty, we tried my brother's HDMI cord that looked completely different than the one that I purchased from here. It worked fine. I am not going to return this product considering it was so cheap and not worth the hassle. But I DEFINITELY would NOT recommend this product to anyone. Pay a little more for something that will actually work.
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.
I had never run across self-focusing binocs until I tried a set of these and I just had to get my own. The 8x are nice an compact, also got the 10x as a gift for my dad and he likes them as well.
Works well, thin cable but works fine. I like it very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very,very, very much.
I love the fact that we have wireless reaching our whole house. A bit confusing to set up however.
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.
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.
Its an HDMI cable, and the only thing with HDMI cables is if it works, it works. The legnth too, I guess. But you don't need to spend 40$ Or 30$ on a cable thats supposedly better. they're all the same, the only difference is the way they look. Get the cheapest you can find, and that is it.This cable works and its everything I could have hoped it was.
I bought this case for my son to go with his Canon A710 IS. It is well made of heavy nylon and mesh and a soft fleece lining and looks great in shades of blue/grey. It is very compact, with a belt loop on the back, a very tiny pocket inside to hold an extra memory card and a small pocket on the outside front that really won't hold much. It's designed to allow you to have your camera instantly at hand by wearing it on your belt but will not replace a larger bag for your camera necessities and accessories. Your camera fits snugly and securely but there is no room for anything else.
I needed a basic wireless router while away from home. My room had DSL but in an inconvenient location. I found the D-Link DIR-615 in a Navy Exchange (at $20 more than Amazon)and bought it because I couldn't wait for shipping. It was very easy to set up with the CD wizard and I was completed in just a very few minutes. I had to call tech support right away because I could not connect with the router and there was one option in my wireless setup that needed to be unchecked, but since that, it has performed flawlessly. And, support was easy to reach and friendly. So far I have nothing but praise for this unit and essentially agree with the CNET review of this item. It is small and lightweight enough to fit in my backpack along with my notebook PC and will be with me on all future travels. I am very satisfied with my purchase and despite being overpriced where I bought it, is still very reasonably-priced for a quality N router.
I have had this player for over a year now and it has worked great, but it did stop for no reason a few times, I thought my battery was going till I opened it up and had a look inside. The data cable had slipped out of the drive unit, it has worked well ever since! It is over a year old and alive and kicking I love it and I hope it lives longer I love the 4 disks I have. I will go on using this MP3 till the sad day of it's death!...Later Dayz people
Hey dudes, I like really these headphones both for comfort and sound... but now after very little total use I am looking for my third pair of pads in three years at a cost of $25 a set ($75 and counting). My old Sennheiser headphones/pads (that I still have) lasted 25 years! Pathetic, I only use them for watching movies when the wife is asleep, a few hours a month max. And NO I am not abusing them, they stay in a cabinet in a velvet bag. You will need to replace pads every other year due to flaking off... I will (god only knows) maybe have to buy 10 more pairs in the future? Rrrrr... notice on Amazon replacement pads are bought really OFTEN... crazy. Sony products are beautiful, cutting edge and often great to use... but a two year life span due to poor durability? Bah... If you are a fan of Sony products then this will review will annoy. But two close friends who bought these on my recommendation have had the exact problem. Both also walked around work with black specks stuck to their faces not knowing what the source was...***UPDATE*** Please read the review of this Sony products' earcups at the following competitors' earcup replacements have been used by a dozen other owners (a suitable replacement there) at Beyerdynamic EDT 200 ear cushions. They state the problem better then me and if you buy this product these Sony cups will most likely disintegrate on you within a year's time (or two etc.). I bought a set of those new velour ones and am VERY happy almost two years now. Thanks folks for the kind update (those of you have expressed discontent at me bringing up a valid and established issue... Well, please just let the 'easy fix' be published instead of comment on your 'feelings' on hundred dollar headphones needing almost immediate replacement) ... take care all you wonderful other Amazon update people who have helped and assisted and gave updates all over the forums here :)... go Amazon feedback!
This unit works great for what I need it for, which is to split a coax signal 5 ways. I haven't tested it on more than that, but the signal seems to be great. This thing just feels solid as a rock too. it's big and heavy, which I like in my technology.
These sleeves are excellent, unlike some of the others here on Amazon, they're industry-standard thickness and fairly reliable - nothing cheap and flimsy here. However, and most unfortunately, they come wrapped very tightly in a rubber band that ends up leaving a fairly nasty indentation straight through the center of 5-6 on both ends of the bundle, and crimps in the middle-top and middle-bottom of all the rest. There's absolutely no need for that rubber band to be there, and if they really must put a rubber band for some reason, then employing the use of a wider rubber band would have resulted in considerably less crimping. Makes it acceptable for home use, but probably not the impression you want to be giving out if you're using these to mail CDs or DVDs to your customers.
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.
The 880 does exactly what it's supposed to and has a nice easy computer based setup. If you don't get it quite right you can troubleshoot it and the remote has a help feature that will get you to where you need to be even if you didn't set it up just right. My wife LOVES it and she typically shys away from things like this. No more 5 remotes... Just one and a single button to for each task I want it to do. Make sure you have the model numbers of everything you have prior to setup and also note how everything is setup - then setup is a breeze. BTW - this even controls my XBox 360.
OK, so i needed a pair of headphones for the gym. My Sony in-ear ones kept falling out once they got sweaty. So after some research, I came across these. I have to admit, I did like the concept and it seems like they would do the job.These come with a number of different headphone covers as well as 3 different sized "anchor" pads. The different attachments are to help you get the fit right.So on the first day of use I chose a combination of pads and anchors I thought would fit right. (both large). So I go to the gym. The first thing i noticed was that the left earphone would not seat correctly. There wasnt a good seal with the ear, so I got decent sound in my right, but leaking ambient sound in the left. I proceeded to twist, wedge, slide, etc... the left headphone and I couldn't get it to seat properly.The next time I went to the gym, i tried a different combination of pad and anchors, same issues. Couldn't get the left ear to fit properly, leaking in ambient noise and it drove me crazy. I spend a half hour in the gym constantly tweaking, removing, reseating and I cant get it to fit.I repeat the above process with other combinations until I realize that these headphones are way to finicky to get right. I tried Sennheisers website and there is no help there, the included instructions didn't help either.So these are going to end up in the trash and my quest for stable in-ear headphones continues.So give it a shot, but your mileage may vary.
I purchased HL-R5078W two months ago. I based my purchase on the product brochure provided by Samsung. TV quality is Good except it doesn't operate what it says in the brochure. This TV have IEEE 1394 ports not one but two which are good for nothing. I have a MiniDV camcorder which has exactly the same port(4-pin IEEE1394) which I thought I can connect my camcorder in the hightest possible clarity. DLP TV did recognize the camcorder and said unreadable format. Made further investigations and found out that it cannot play miniDV format on the TV. Infact all the Samsung TV's which has this IEEE 1394 are NOT CAPABLE of make it work for the MiniDV camcorders. To my knowledge there all the MiniDV camcorders has this port. Talk to SAMSUNG and said it won't connect digital camcorders to any of thier TVs which has IEEE 1394 ports. When I asked for replacement with some better model, they simply said that they are not to be blamed for the product brochueres printed my them and reluctant to take my TV back. For future consumers, SAMSUNG is NOT consumer friendly company. They don't stand up to their own products.
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 almost never write reviews, although I purchased this speaker set from Costco and paired them with an onkyo TX-NR 616 and man I was blown away with sound quality and clarity. I am a Bose addict and I was very skeptical about buying this system, but now I rank JBL right up there with BOSE. Needless to say I am very satisfied. I would recommend this high quality set to anyone and yes I would buy them again.
This product worked for about a month when I had to re-image my computer so I went ahead and had the disk sent to me (cost me money) and then they sent the calibration sheets to me (cost me money) and then they told me they sent me the wrong disk and they would have to send me the right one (and get this - they charged me for the second disc as well). What a lousy company to do business with. Unlike most companies that provide computer related equipment, you can't download the software from their website. You have to have them send you the disk and, as mentioned above, they charge you for it. If you eenjoy being very frustrated with poorly trained customer service people and customer service people that reap some sort of joy out of pissing you off, then go ahead and buy it. If not, buy a product from their competitor!!
I had been looking for a reader that works well with the SDHC and this one does! Great product.
I use this cable with my XBox 360 and it works flawlessly. I paid just under $5 dollars for this plus shipping and it is such a great value. You won't be disappointed!
Very pronounced audio, but a little high pitched for my liking. I'm hoping that resolves itself after some breakin period.
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.
This lens filter seems pretty standard, it is made of glass and feels like its good quality.It's always worth investing in one of these lens protectors instead of having to buy a new lens if something goes wrong.The case in which the lens protector comes doesn't seem to hold onto it very well. If I shook the package, I could see and hear the lens bouncing around.Other than that, it's a standard protection filter that is worth the overall investment.
Great product! It improved the performance and quality of my games. Service was also great! Product was delivered quickly!!
I installed this cartridge, and the printer would not start the warm up cycle. The light indicator flashed from green to red. When I put back in the old cartridge just to check, the light turned green and the warm up cycle started. This new cartridge does not work. Waste of money.
DO NOT BUY. I bought this only to make some Halo 3 Machinima and it sucked. I asked a guy at Best Buy(where I bought it) if it has the attachment for the tripod and it didnt. Almost every time I recorded it fell off. And if you recorded something on the cam and deleted it,it took off that time. As i kept deleting I only had 26 mins. left. Not to mention how bad the quality was. And it was also hard to put the videos on YouTube. It wont save to a folder to upload. Bottom line DONT BUY.
I began to use Rino-Skin PAD case almost 4 years ago for my old generation Palm Tungsten C. I never got disappointment.This is another excellent case, for Palm TX. two thumbs up!
I was in the market for some good but not so expensive Binoculars. I tried these at the local sports store but found a better deal on Amazon. I love the sharpness and the ease of use with these. I don't find these heavy at all, and with a tripod set up they are even better. I use these for scoping out new hikes and rocks to climb and take these with me everywhere. Recommended
For a digital signal, an indoor unit worked almost just as well and at 1/3 the cost!
I got the computer to charge up and hold a charge. Also ordered a replacement hard drive for the laptop and it worked great too. LOVE buying from amazon.com
I purchased this lens a year ago after extensively reading and learning about super telephoto primes. The real choice was between the 300mm f4 IS and the 400mm f5.6 no IS. Price was very close, and for me the extra reach was more important. So I got the 400mm. A lot has been said about lack of IS and the blurred images in low light situation, and I have to agree these points of view are correct. My copy is tack sharp. In reasonably good lighting, I get superb images handheld, especially birds in flight and wildlife. On bright days, this lens is a true delight to shoot with. Perhaps the most impressive feature is the amazing speed of the auto focus and how quickly it 'locks on' to the subject. With dim lihgting, it really is a challenge - I end up using a higher ISO (and miss the IS a lot). Looking back, I would still have got this one for the price, as the reach is important to me. And yes, I am saving for the 500mm lens (if I can afford it in this lifetime!). Bottom line - it is a terrific lens, if you understand its limitation and advantages, and know what you want from it. Thank you.
Used it in Baltic region and it worked well. Only two complaints are that it a) once gave a map location that was off by a quarter mile - though it corrected itself within a few minutes (too long for a pedestrian in Stockholm) and b) the map was cluttered with POIs despite the level of detail. Definitely buy it, but give it at least a minute before setting out in any direction.
Hunted for a laptop for the last 3 weeks, searched major stores and did some major on-line research. Narrowed down choices between 2, and the fs series is one of them.The LCD is great, first look-> OMG, PRETTY AS HELL!Weakness:SLOW HD-> 4200 rpmWeak Graphic card-> INTEL? common, at least throw in ATI/GEFORCEHOme edition xp-> Dear god, for 2grand, throw in a pro version!Oh yeah, and TAXES o.O*UPDATEFriend got one for his sister:Problem->1. The CD drive. The button is not good, unlike any other drives. After clicking on the button, the tray don't pop out sometimes. Plus, I just dont like it.2. NO RECOVERY CD. o.O###(Viruses, trojans, hackers, programing errors, scripts...)3. 3 USB ports all cramped on the right side. Printer+Tablet+Mouse takes up a lot of space on the right side of the laptop. Pretty cumbersome.If you still want it because it's a sony and you got more money to spend, get it customized to a better video card and faster hard drive with more ram.Or, get a used car.
The camera appeared to be the best buy available in that price range and did not disappoint. It is easy to use and the picture quality is great. A nice surprise for sure.
I made a big mistake by trying those "get a Mac Mini free" offers. Only 1 day after signing up, I was bombarded with over 500 junk emails and 15 telemarketing calls. Ugh!I hope everybody here can learn from my misfortune--I guess it really is true that it is impossible to get something for nothing!The Mac Mini is a great computer. It's too bad sleazy "marketers" are using them as bait for their fraudulent schemes.
Great set of headphones . Large enough to cover myears and block out noises on the lawnmower. Great sound for the price
I got this portable Coby DVD player (model TF-DVD7005) as free promotion. I'm not impressed. When it is working, it has decent picture and sound. But it seems to have real problems reading the DVDs. Sometimes it completely rejects the DVD with a message that says "Wrong Disc", other times it accepts the DVD but the playback is blocky. Sometimes it plays well for several minutes and then freezes up. It does much better with production DVDs than DVD-R/RW, so don't get it if you have a bunch of DVD-R's. And if you decide to buy it and it gives you problems with a DVD, power it down and restart it. Often that helps, but sometimes you have to do it 2 or 3 times.And just to clarify a couple of things, the first time I had blocky playback was the first time I used it, right out of the box. And it was with a production DVD. And it was running off the power cord (in case you were wondering if it could be low battery.) And it was stationary, at home, not in a moving vehicle or anything like that.
MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE DESCRIPTION 256 MD PC2100 CL2.5 184-PIN DIMM
I'm upgrading a dell dimension 2400 for a friend. Added memory, a hard drive and this video card. Loaded call of duty, battlefield 1942 and typhoon rising and they work well and look great considering it is a pci card. The setup on Typhoon Rising put all graphic options near the top settings and it looks great. Pleasantly suprised with the performance and love the price. Handles directx 9 and t&l.
this lens is so cool and takes you out of the ordinary photo mode. go to lensbaby.com and see the versatility of this lens.i'm very happy with it but i will admit it takes some getting use to( at least for me) but the results are well worth it. if your looking to be creative, this lens offers a great opportunity to do so.
If you are looking for a high-end system - this isn't it. If you are looking for a decent computer for light computing task (internet, a few games, doing your taxes) then this is a decent option. The features are fine for a home user who doesn't need a lot of computing power and needs a bargain system.Still there are some things you should know:Because of the slow memory system and low-end embedded graphics this system is not suitable for a serious gamer (though there is an AGP slot for a video card upgrade) or anyone who needs cutting edge performance. The system is also not very rugged so don't plan on moving around too often (i.e. no LAN parties).One other downside - it has a an old AthlonXP cpu. What's wrong with that? The heat-sink retention mechanism is flimsy and can fall off. These old Athlons and AthlonXPs don't have any temperature cutoff circuitry (unlike Intel Celerons P3s, and P4s or AMD Opterons) so the CPU catches fire and burns up in a few seconds. I know several people this has happened to and it's well known risk with Athlons.So beware - it's cheap for reason.
The keyboard hotkeys do not function properly on this product. They work only intermittently, and sometimes when switching ports the mouse or keyboard is lost. There was also a long delay in kbd/mouse activation when switching, very annoying.I have a Saitek Eclipse II keyboard and a Deathadder mouse. Neither works properly in the keyboard/mouse console connectors on the KVM, I had to plug them into the device ports to get them to work right. I called Belkin support and they told me that they don't support hotkeys on this model! I was stunned! So I tossed it out and replaced it with an "IOGEAR GCS1734 MiniView Extreme Multimedia KVMP Switch with Cables".The GCS1734 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.
Love this bag because:-its easy to access the camera-adjustable compartments in the main section-Plenty of cushioning for the camera and lens (tested when I slipped and fell backwards on the bag)-unique design, not your traditional camera bagdownsides:-The outer pocket organization is odd, pockets good for a cellphone, but not good for cables and screw-on or slide-in filters-Outer pocket has a lot of room, but the organization pockets are fixed and small so you end up filling it w/ random stuff (and becoming very dis-organized)-No strap for tripod (I have a Zipshot and I wrap it around the handle, but then it becomes just slightly bulky so I might knocked down stuff in a gift shop, prefer a strap that I can use to attach the tripod vertically)
It's slightly better then the generic you will pick up at wall mart but I have the following annoyances.1) It's more powerful than other models so this is a bonus but it should be even more powerful.2) The eye brow trimmer ONLY pops on with a specific blade making it a pain to put on.3) This model comes with two heads, one is too long for my use and the other is too short.
The Kensington All-in-One adapter took me through 3 different countries with 3 different electrical plug configurations with no hassles. Because each plug extends out for use and then retracts for storage, the device takes up very little space. Very handy!
The "raw direct" button simply bypasses the front panel controls, so you can quickly switch back and forth to see what you have done to a sound. The continuous "Loudness" knob is just a midrange control. The more "loudness" you use, the more you have to turn the "volume" back up. OK--I just feel it's a little over-marketed. This unit seems to support Yamaha's reputation for conservative specs. The quality is excellent, the tuner sensitivity fantastic, and the 50 watts per channel seems more like 75. It performs as represented.
I purchased this product last Oct. 3 months it broke,customer service was very good ,sent me another one .6 months later it broke ,customer service was very good and sent me another one .2 months later it broke ,customer service sent me another one ,it never worked .I'm waiting on a new one as of this moment .Product is only warranted for one year so it looks like it over with this product when it breaks .Customer service was very good but the product was very bad .I would still do business with this company because of such good customer service .
Actually, I have the 1135-S125 which is the same computer but at 1.8GHz, 256MB RAM and 30GB HD. I just wanted to comment that the overheating issue only occurs if the CDROM is constantly in use. When the CDROM has been used for a long time (say reinstalling the software, etc.), you will find that the surface for your right hand is somewhat warm/hot. In normal use, when you do not use the CDROM much, it is great.I like my unit a lot... and I decided not to spend an extra $150 for the S150.
Installation was a breeze. Moving my photos and MP3s to and from my flash cards is faster than ever. One downside: no more time for a bathroom break or a quick snack during the file transfer. :)
I bought this unit to replace a Sony unit that I broke. It broke because I kept it in my shirt pocket and it fell out every time I bent over. The Sony had no clip to hold it! The little clip on the Olympus solved that problem.The Olympus has more features than my old Sony and even connects to my PC. It records longer and the sound quality is just as good.I bought a voice recorder in the first place because I have ADD and I need a fast way to record my thoughts and/or things I need to do - otherwise I forget them.This unit does everything I need it to do. It also features a 365 day folder that lets you file future messages on the day you want to see them.The only thing I don't like is that I can't assign a timed play to more than one message. I liked my Sony's ability to set as many timed messages as I wanted. The Olympus only allows one timed message and that is why I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
I had been trying to decide between a CD or mp3 player. I walk a lot, as well as work out at the gym. I basically like to either listen to the radio, or play disco (yes, disco) music to get my juices flowing.I settled on the CD player, as I really don't want to bother downloading songs, when I have a dozen CDs that will do what I want.I am absolutely delighted with this player. The sound is clear, and the radio stations come in strongly. Even while on a treadmill, the player never skipped.I was not completely thrilled with the controls, but in short order, learned to master them. Forget about the earbuds, which I could not keep from falling out of my ears. I bought a separate set of Sony earphones. The remote control is a nice touch, but I have yet to use it.Yes, the personal CD player is an anachronism, but suits the bill perfectly for me.
Nice headphonesPros: really good for sportsCons: weak bass and green color
I bought this mouse and it's giving pain on my wrist. It's too hard to click and it has a slow response. I fell in love with the size of it, but, unfortunately, I only read the review about the fragility of the piece after I bought it. I had a Kensington 72114 for years until my niece saw it and took it with her. It's still working. I am going right now buy me another Kensington or two. I couldn't find it in the stores.
This is a comprehensive tool kit for the do-it-your-selfer or the professional. Nice leather case. Great product
This battery fits and really DOES hold power much longer than the original one did - so yes, a winner.
You'll find this one $20 and under and as far as I can tell it is the cheapest FM transmitter out there. I use this in the car with my 60G iPod and my Sirius S50 satellite radio. The FM frequencies you're allowed to use is limited to between 88.3 and 88.9 FM so if you're lucky that you live in an area where one of those are not used, you may (and I emphasize the word "may") get good results...I imagine the more rural the better. Here where I live in Miami, FL we have tons of radio stations clogging up the airwaves, in fact not two months after purchasing this item a new religious station started broadcasting on 88.5 FM so I'm basically limited to 88.7...and that's when we're not picking up radio signals from Cuba which are frequent. Other models with higher costs will give you virtually unlimited choices of where to broadcast, here in Miami 90.1 is the best but with this device it is impossible. As I said, if you live in a very remote area with a lot of empty space on your FM dial...go for it...the performence will be adequate to good, again look at the price...but for those of us in highly populated cities just spend a few more bucks and get a better brand that'll work better. The only reason I bought and use this item is because I work 5 minutes from my home and I really don't drive often so I can tolerate the lousy reception.
Just what I expected; durable, works good and at a great price....would purchase this item again in the future.......
I loved the fact that this card installed without the PCMCIA card even present and worked perfectly when I put the PCMCIA card in. No messing around with installing drivers for this card, then for that card, etc.So overall a slick install and a good piece of work.
I bought a set of these to replace my original iPod earphones when they started malfunctioning. On the good side, the sound is decent. On the bad side, these earbuds are very uncomfortable. After more than a week of usage, I still can't find a positioning that will let me wear them for more than an hour without getting seriously annoyed. Also the cord is both short and not as convenient as iPod cords when it comes to folding/unfolding, tangling/untangling.I wish there was a way of testing earbuds before buying them. All I can say is, look at how many people writing these reviews are complaining about the ear fitting issues, and decide for yourself. I did this and bet that I wouldn't have problems, but obviously I lost. Clearly, I'm recommending that you pass, even though the offer is tempting.
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.
I bought this with a new blu-ray because I hate having new things and having to run to the store and buy the item that I didn't realize I needed to operate it! I'm glad I did. It arrived quickly and allowed us to use our new blu-ray player as soon as it arrived.
Works fine no issues on my end simple plug in is all it really needs. Shipping take a bit long but overall the product is good
I love my salad shooter it cuts down on the time it takes to shred cheese so much. Its the best appliance I have bought in a long time....Presto 02910 SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder
I have the otter box for over a year know and although I switch the ipod often between box and car, nothing happened yet! Only the audio jack got corroded after one year of intensive use (2-3 times/week) but I got a new one without any questions asked! Great service!
So I bought one of these under the impression that I'd notice a serious boost in data access/transfer rates.And to be honest, I don't.Maybe I'm just not as good at building computer systems as I think I am, or perhaps I've just gotten complacent with the speed of my system. Either way, I don't think it really warrants purchasing this particular drive, when you can get a terrabyte of space for significantly less.
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.
The frequency response is excellent, with great bass. I always have problems with these types of earphones because they don't stay in my ears very well. I found however that using the small ear pieces helps.
I have been looking for rock speakers for few months that goes with natural rock formation next to our swimming pool. I ordered 2 speakers, but I did not like them. I was pleasantly surprised that these two speakers (that were very reasonably priced) did the trick. Also, Amazon did great job shipping quickly for free...
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 used this for an older model Dell laptop and it worked perfectly. Really made a big difference in the speed of the computer.
For those of us with older ipods or multiple ipods (I refuse to pitch a perfectly useful music device), this product is great. We can use it to provide unlimited listening time on either the new or the old type of ipod. Only drawback is it is long but that is true of all 12V adaptors.
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.
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.
I've had lots of USB HUBS before but this one is without a doubt THE ONE. Thanks!
This is an excellent DVD Player but it's real strength is that it can play MPEG4 and DiVX movies that can are donwloaded from the internet. DiVX format has the same or better picture quality as a standard DVD but has about an 8-times smaller file size.Immagine being able to burn full length movies onto regular CD's instead of DVD's. DiVX removes all of the juttering and skipping related to copiues of DVD's too.Heck, for about $60.00, buy one for each room. I did!
originally it stained my keyboard...but its ok now. My keyboard is still stained with black..It works ok and protects the screen the way I want it to
Nice looking, modular, stable, quiet... its perfect!.Few power supplies reach the quality of this one.Definitely a recommended buy!
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.
A great and relatively inexpensive product for your iPod. Great sound for an office, bedroom, or small apartment. Comes standard with everything you would need: iPod docks for different iPods, AC cord, and patch cord for using the speakers with non-iPod products. Suprisingly good sound from the small speakers. Very happy with the purchase.
I was misslead about the capacity of this bag,......not as roomy as they advertised, don't misunderstand me, it is a great bag, good construction, held a DSLR (1) with lenses and accesories, ligth weight if you compare with the bags that exist in the 35mm era in my case the Lowepro 35, easy access to all compartments.
This monitor worked great right out of the box. Simply connect the cables and off you go. I have it interfaced through a KVM switch with my Slackware 10.1 and a second PC (HP m7470n). I was expecting issues but so far everything is running flawlessly! Great buy!
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.
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.
There is a reason ipods are more expensive. You really do get what you pay for. Unless you absolutely can't afford it, do yourself a favor and don't go cheap like we did and buy a device like this. Do it right and get an ipod. You won't regret the extra money for the ipod, but you will regret buying this little pain in the butt!I'm just not impressed with this unit at all. It is NOT convenient to use, unless you have at least an hour or so to waste every time you want to add or delete songs from it, or charge the darn thing (which takes even longer than that.)When you plug this into the computer, it takes WAY TOO LONG for it to read the songs from the device. I haven't seen a device and software this SLOW since the Commodore 64, honestly! It's just ridiculous! I've also had trouble deleting the songs directly from the device using uploading software, instead, I've had to make ONE playlist for this device (it doesn't recognize multiple lists) and I've had to delete the ENTIRE LIST and start over from scratch every time I want to make any adjustments to the songs on the player. I've tried many other ways, reading the operation manual, etc, and this is the only way that doesn't come up with error messages, or even worse, crash the whole computer...which has happened several times, and I've only owned the device for 1 day!! This takes a considerable amount of time...and if you're an active adult with a busy lifestyle, well, you'll be cursing this thing out in no time flat.If you're new to mp3 players and are looking for something entry level, please pass this one up. Techno-jargon aside, it's just not user friendly. It would be VERY difficult for someone who is just beginning with a portable mp3 device, as the entire thing, the hardware, the software...everything, is just, flat out, a pain to use.The only thing good about this is the sound, but by the time you've wasted 3 hours wrestling with it to put music on it, you'll want to throw it out the window rather than listen to it!Once this thing wears out, I will never buy anything but an ipod again!
After having my camera for less than 6 months and taking numerous blurred pictures, the camera finally stopped working all together because it would no longer turn on when opening the sliding lense protector. After sending it back to olympus who wanted 150 bucks to fix it, fat chance!, i took it to a local camera guy who told me that this problem happens to this camera all of the time. And whats worse, olympus refuses to sell the part that is needed to fix it. Currently my camera guy is waiting for a junk olympus to come in (i'm sure it wont take too long) and he will extract the needed part. Problem is, that it will probably have the same problem as my camera! Until then, I wait and take no pictures. One thing is for sure though, I will NEVER EVER buy a product from Olympus, a company that treats its customers so badly and with such little respect.
Donna Tartt has a beautiful style of writing, but evidentally has never heard of CLOSURE. That was the most disappointing ending I have ever read. She did not tie upone loose end. It was not even written so we could surmise what would happen. What a disappointment.
Five years ago I was going to Italy on vacation and dreaded the thought of having my SLR around my neck the whole time, so I traded it for this Z115. Even after all this time, I'm still amazed at what good shots it takes! And I could never go back to a camera without a nice long zoom lens. I just wish the wide angle was a little wider. And since I'm old school, sometimes I wish I could play with depth of field by changing the aperture, but darn it's convenient to have such an automated, compact camera that has given me no trouble, just wonderful vacation pictures. And a built-in flash is a lifesaver too, esp. since with a little fiddling you can either keep it off or force it on for certain situations.
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.
I purchased it to use as a remote control for playing music with either itunes or Media Monkey and it has totally failed to work.
We really like it. It is a very helpful instrument. Enjoy using it as we get lost alot.
Comparing this FM transmitter with my Belkin TuneCast 1 and another off brand transmitter, I'd say this one is the best. All FM transmitters have very short range however (government regulations on FM bands).
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 have a 3 MPixel camera, and this card is so big, that the camera has problems estimating how many pictures are remaining. I bought to take to London without my Computer, so I wanted lots of storage. Coming home my camera said I still had over 100 pictures remaining, but did not say how many I had taken. I turned out I had taken over 250 pictures.Quick fast and reliable. I like Viking memory. Make sure you get the pc card adapter if you have a laptop, much better than a USB reader.
Replacement for our prior door intercom unit that stopped working. Found this to be less expensive and easy to replace ourselves than to call the Electrician back.
The product is simple, has USB interface and works well. Received the product promptly and in good condition. I will recommend to others
What kind of idiot would design a camera case that not only does not come with a strap, but CANNOT BE ATTACHED TO A STRAP? I feel stupid for ordering this. The case is not form-fitting, it is a generic bag that more or less fits the IS, but only if you use both hands to add/remove it from the bag. The bag is emblazoned with a pointless logo. The bag has a velcro strap and TWO zippers, all three must be opened before removing the camera, and all three must be closed to secure the camera. There is NO thought behind this product, it is a complete waste of time and space. Canon should be ashamed.
This kit comes with a nice, long antenna wire, so you can place the end near a south facing window. The base is made of metal, which gives it enough weight to not tip over.I bought this because I didn't need the integral speakers that come with other kits - just wanted something small I cound use with headphones. Problem is, there's no volume control on this unit. The ouputs are "line out", which assumes you're taking it as an input to something that does have a volume control. So, I need to get myself a set of headphones with a volume control. Otherwise, no complaints.
I finally got a set of DVD + RW. Now a days there is no difference between -RW and +RW so don't worry about that. I got these to back up my important cd's like my motherboard drivers, video card drivers, operating system, ect. works perfectly for what I need. Anything I need to store or save for a future time I can use this for and then erase it later. These are a great buy, I highly recommend them.
I LOVE TIVO!!! It is totally awesome because you can pause, rewind, fast-forward, stop, and record all your favorite shows, all while watching another. DIRECTV has it with their satellite service, while you can buy it in this form for other types and companies of television service. I have digital cable from Time Warner, so I do have access to their awful and pathetic DVR service. I got the TiVo to replace this terrible DVR service, and ever since, I have been much happier. I have no flaws with my TiVo box, but I do wish there was more hours. I know you can get an 80-hour one, but only if you think you will really record 80 hours of television, otherwise it is totally useless. I recommend the 40-hour version much more. The TiVo remote is awesome. It works great with no flaws. Since I have Time Warner Digital cable, many people ask me if I could still watch my digital cable. Sure! You can watch any type of television service that you have through your TiVo. I do have one problem, but not with my TiVo. WITH TIVO YOU WILL NEED A LAND BASED PHONE LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a very important step to TiVo, to ensure you are getting the service correctly. YOU MUST HAVE A LAND BASED PHONE LINE OR ELSE YOUR TIVO WON'T WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!! Overall, TiVo is awesome!
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.
My old G3 was coming to the end - slow processor and no more hard drive space. The G5's are nice but they just seemed like overkill for my needs. I have a nice monitor, keyboard, and trackball already. Why get saddled with more stuff when all you need is the computer.Best operating system - who sez so? PC Magazine in their last Annual Best Of Issue. Nice to be acknowledged by the dark side : ).It is sitting next to me on the desk and I can't hear it running.I has been running all day and it is not even warm.It is about the size of an external hard drive.Yes, because of the small size it doesn't have 9 million USB ports. If you need more than 4 (remember the 2 on the keyboard), you really should get a hub.One of the big knocks aggainst the Mac was lack of expansionn in some models. I don't know about other people but I buy it the way I want it and when I am ready to expand, I am really ready for a new machine.All things to all people - no. A great little machine for most of us - yes.
Needed a few HDMI cables to hook multiple things up to a TV. Cable is good quality and works perfectly fine in 1080p.
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.
I thought I would never buy a vaio because they were too expensive but here I am writing a review for my PCG-Z1VA. This vaio has everything I wanted - centrino technology, a good battery life(about 3.5 - 4 hours usually), under five pounds, a 14.1 inch screen (which is difficult to find in lighter laptops), and a wireless networking card. Some features that I wasn't even looking for was the 60 GB hard drive, sony compatibilty (e.g. memory stick slot), and integrated Bluetooth. One more thing that sold me was that my cousin has had a vaio notebook for four years now and praised it highly.The only complaint I have is that you don't get alot of software considering the price. But don't let the price scare you away, this truly is a good value in the long run.
The ADS DVD Xpress works exactly as advertised. Though I was apprehensive about being able to capture and burn analog video due to my HP PC being a little long in the tooth, a few simple upgrades had me capturing and burning like a pro (almost).The ULead editing software, included with the unit, comes with somewhat sketchy instructions and, as another reviewer pointed out, is prone to just quit in the middle of an editing session. This can be a REAL nuisance so it is imperative that you proactively SAVE your work frequently.However, I did not purchase the ADS unit for the &quot;free&quot; editing sofware. Anyway, once I got the hang of it, it was reasonably easy to use, though the edits and effects will never win an Oscar. There are other more powerful editing tools available for the serious user.My HP Pavillion specs are:PIII, 733 mhz.512 Meg MemoryHP 300i DVD writer40 G HD plus external 120 G HDUSB 2.0 cardWindows XP Home EditionI replaced my PC's original CD writer with the 300i, upgraded from Windows 98 to XP, added memory and an external hard drive. Adding a USB 2.0 card is a MUST for decent performance from both the external HD and ADS DVD Xpress units.I have transferred 23 VHS tapes to DVD, with lots more video capturing to do and am very satisfied with the ADS device.
By no means am I an adiophile, but these buds are the best I have ever used. They are used only for working out in the gym, and they almost block out all of the surrounding noise. It's like experiencing a live concert. I hope the problem I have read about the insulation turning to play dough has been solved. So far so good. Very highly recommended.
I bought this a number of years ago, as i was running PAL and NTSC sources at the same time. I did not have the optional speakers with this so cannot comment on the sound. The picture however is as you would expect from a Panasonic display - exceptionally accurate and very close to real life out of the box. I added a HDMI blade in the free slot and fund that this was as easy to use as the other inputs.Overall this monitor worked as well with my PAL sources as it did with NTSC and picture quality is very good. These days the latest Panasonic and Samsung displays appear to have the best pictures and in particular upscaling from non-HD sources is noticably better than with this panel.If you are looking for a multi-region panel and want accurate picture and color (as opposed to the overly bright store displays) look no further than any panel in this series from Panasonic. They can be put together in a matrix of up to 16 panels with the addition of special blades and a controller also if needed.
What a deal! I moved up to the 8100-PC from my dependable VN-6000 so I could record in mp3 format and upload the files to a Mac. I'm in the news business, so a digital recorder is almost a necessity for meetings and interviews. Adding an external Olympus mic really boosts the already impressive mic sensitivy and eliminates the white noise from handling the recorder. The 8100 has so much memory I downloaded some music files into one folder - sound is GREAT through headphones and not bad through the speaker. Music plays in stereo and the built in mic records in stereo if you set it that way. Keep in mind exeternal mono mics record and play that way. The "file split" feature is handy for cutting out empty or useless segments as well as longer-than-expected introductions. Easy to use and the only features I lost through upgrading was the Alarm feature (which was rather handy) and File transfer (to another folder), but that can be done when you plug in into a computer. File names can be changed at that time, too, making it much easier to ID them on the recorder. Good investment and great gift idea.
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.
These connectors work great and were easy to install. They say "no tools required", but that's only if your wire is pre-stripped. So, just to clarify, you do in fact need a wire stripper to terminate the ends of the wire correctly. However, once that's done it's a snap to get these connected. You just unscrew the black base from the metal tip, run the end of the wire through it, "blossom" the copper strands out and backwards into the base, and screw the metal tip back on. Snug and secure fit, solid-feeling end result. I'm happy with the quality of the product itself, as well as the quality of the signal (which is, of course, most important). I would recommend these to anyone on the fence!
I purchased this item in July. I hooked it up and it did not work. I called customer service twice and was put on hold both times. The second time the customer service fellow was pleasant but not helpful. I rewired the surround system while he waited(seemed like it took forever). In the end, it did not work at all. So it sits here as a $200 paperweight that my wife teases me about.
We purchased the Stealth antenna and put it up on our roof. We live in the Chicago area. The reception was good for most channels, but not good for channel 2, which is one that we watch the most. On cloudy days, we couldn't get a decent picture. So we bought the Channel Master pre-amplifier and my husband climbed back up on the roof and took down the antenna and replaced the original amplifier in the unit. It is amazing how much every channel improved with reception. Channel 2, which was 46% on a good day went up to 98%! Every channel is in the 90 percentile now. I wish they sold it already pre-amped. If you are thinking of buying the antenna, spend the extra $25.00 and put this piece in. It is so worth it. No more monthly cable bill of $75.00!!!
If you need to transfer your videos from your camcorder, vhs, beta or any video source that has a rca output (composite or super-video), this is the product to buy. I transfered a vhs video to a DVD in minutes, you only need a free USB port and a line in/microphone 1/8" port. Great video and audio quality. Friendly video editing software included.
Great bag. Large enough for my 17" laptop. Lots of pockets. Nice fit on shoulders. Good price.
This product sucks. It doesn't work as advertised. I sent this product back and was convinced to replace it with another one. Well, that one didn't work either. This product can't seems to split the HDMI signal to both output screens at the same time and only work occasionally for one of the output screen, if only one screen was on. Had to unplug then plug in the first screen, which works then, when I plug in the second screen both screens don't work. Or, when both screens are connected,which are off. After I turn on the first screen it works, when the second screen is turn on, both screens don't work. Got frustrated with it. Don't purchase this product.
My husband and I bought the RoadTrip at the same time we bought our iPod in December, 2005. At the time it cost $90! It wasn't worth it AT ALL.It never stayed put in the outlet. No matter how securely we put it in, it always rolled to the side, thus disconnecting the iPod. If we encountered any sort of road that wasn't completely smooth (eg, railroad tracks), it would disconnect. THEN to top it all of, it COMPLETELY quit working after about 13 months - just over the factory warrenty. nice.I'd never give it another try and never recommend it to anyone else. Poor quality, even if the price has come down.
For me, this pad adds much comfort when my bag is full and heavy. The velcro fastener runs the length of the pad and secures to the strap quite well. I can attach it as tightly as I want, so it either stays put (very put), or I can attach it so it can slide a little as I adjust my bag from my front to my back.My only gripe is that I think this should have come "stock" with the Timbuk2 laptop messenger bag that costs $100. But I guess for those who are color coordinating, buying it separately gives them the option of picking different colors.
This is great, especially when I am walking. I love listening to the music I want.
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.
Tripp Lite P500-006 SVGA Monitor Extension Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors (6 Feet)great product great price nice length nice price worth buyinghooked up easy and works great as an extension cable for my gaming computer and lcd/hd monitor better than cable and longer than what came with it no ghosting /interference lines or anything and is the exact product In picture. Perhaps its the equiptment differences and set ups that are causing so many problems for others cause this works just fine on mineTripp Lite P512-010 VGA Monitor Gold Cable HD15M/M - 10ft
The headphone line is made from 1) a material that sticks together making them difficult to unravel and 2) a material that falls apart from twisting and otherwise.6 months old and I need to buy a new pair. Keep looking for another pair.
thank you great items if i need mord would buy also will tell my friend about the point so there can buy too
Over the last year, I've purchased three different IPOD docks/speakers. They were- JBL On Stage 400P- Cyber Acoustics Portable digital docking speaker- Logitech S715i Rechargeable SpeakerThey have all met a different requirement that I had, and done it well. In general the overall reviews of these products is right on the mark. Let me compare and contrast my thoughts on each of these:- JBL On Stage 400PDefinitely the big winner when it comes to sound. This unit has extremely clear sound from the bass all the way through to the treble. As many have noted, the amount of bass is amazing from such a little unit. It can fill your whole house with music, while at the same time sounds really nice at extremely low volume (like on a night stand). Sounding clean, crisp and clear at all volume levels shows the quality of the product. The spaciousness of the sound is also very nice, the music doesn't obviously appear to be coming from the unit. The price seems appropriate for the quality of the sound. I've had the BOSE sound docks and this unit is very comparable at a much better price.My complaints are purely cosmetic. The cord and power converter are quite clunky and it is a little fussy with my ITouch. The touch works, but occasionally complains about not being compatible. I also note that it takes a few (maybe 10 seconds) to sometimes recognize that the ipod is playing. Also, the remote is versatile, but works poorly from any distance.- Logitech S715i Rechargeable SpeakerThis unit is half the price of the above JBL and it is portable with a built-in battery. I think for the money this is again one of the best units available. Sound-wise, it is no comparison to the JBL, the sound is very warm and muddy. Plenty of base, but the unit lacks the crispness throughout the entire range. It does provide nearly the same sound quantity as the JBL, i.e. fairly house filling. As a reasonable, portable unit is does very well - just don't think you will get the same sound as the JBL (of course, it is half the price).The sound is my only complaint. I actually think the cosmetics and functionality of the unit are great. The remote works very well, build quality is nice, the Ipod integration is absolutely flawless. No waits, not fuss; the unit goes into standby when the music is stopped and starts right up when you start it again. The IPod functionality is better than the JBL.- Cyber Acoustics Portable digital docking speakerThis little guy is half the price of the above Logitech. I actually think this unit is the test sounding unit, if price is the only yardstick. This unit has a much cleaner and crisp sound than the Logitech, but the bass is very lacking when you start to push the volume as all. In fact, the bass will start to distort if you try and push the sound volume. This is a room filling unit, not a house filling unit. To be clear, this unit still doesn't match the JBL at any volume (it shouldn't for the price), but at very low volumes, I think is pretty well matches the Logitech. If however, you want to listen to a unit anywhere but right next to you, the Logitech becomes the clear winner. Like the logitech, this one is portable (not rechargeable)and a nice small package. It integrates quite will with all three of my IPods (actually they all do, only the JBL makes my touch complain - I also have an IPod classic and nano). For something on your desk, this unit's sound and price cannot be beat.In summary, you do get what you pay for in these units. The JBL is like a stationary sound system that is packaged in a very small space. Great sound. The Logitech has the power of the JBL, but not the clarity. The Cyber Acoustics has nice clarity, without any real punch. All three deliver in different ways and at different price levels.You won't go wrong with any of these units.
I'm ashamed I did not do my homework before making this purchase....After considerable fiddling with the transmitter and receiver controls, location, ect.(and believe me, I have no problem understanding the DIRECTIONS), I find these wireless headphones to be clearly INFERIOR!..Even after careful tuning, I still find that they produce &quot;white noise&quot; signal drop while situated about 10 feet away from the transmitter! Maybe acceptable for the kids bedroom stuff.....but for the serious listener..FORGET IT!
I like to buy these small notebook mice for my elementary age kids, since they are the perfect size for small hands and the kids don't have to worry about cords getting caught up in anything. In the past, I have always bought the logitech V220, but when my son finally broke his after several years of mousal abuse I decided to go with the cheaper Microsoft Optical Mouse 3000. What a mistake, I should've just forked out the extra dough for the higher quality logitech. This one broke after only 2 weeks use (and only one abuse incident)- granted, my son is hard on mice - he gets mad when he loses a computer game and bangs them around a little, but I still expected it to last longer than 2 weeks. His old logitech v220 took much more abuse under his chubby little paws and it still lasted several years before it finally gave up and quit. If I decide to break down and purchase yet another mouse, it will definitely be the logitech since they can take a licking and keep on ticking. The microsoft mouse also feels lighter and cheaper than the logitech, which should've been my first clue that it wouldn't hold up to a rough boy's use.
I have 2 of these cords. One is connecting my PS3, and the other is connecting my other Blu-Ray player. Seem to be good quality and the picture they deliver is comparable to other cables. No better deal on the web for HDMI cables.
This works great for my kids on long car trips. As long as you have a cigarette lighter to get power to the unit. There is no battery included, so unless you get some other way to power it, it's not very portable.
What you should know: the space available is actually more like 104 GB. Installation was easy (under XP). You have to format the drive, which took me a bit more than an hour. Copying data is easy and fast but the drive makes a whining noise when on, regardless of whether data is written/read. Since it is hot-swappable, however, I just turn it off until I need it. It is good deal for a lot of extra hard drive space.
I love this telephoto lens. It's affordable, lightweight, and performs really well. Now I just need a 70-300MM zoom. Four Thirds is the next step towards being a pro. :)
I am glad everyone else has had luck with the MicroSD Cards. I have been going back and forth between the post office and the company. No one seems to know what has happen to my cards. Apparently my cards got lost in the mail. I received only one email from the company and that's it. I guess I am out of my $25.00. I have never had this to happen before on Amazon I will never order from this company.
Love this shower radio. I have had a few others before this one and by far this is the best. Its not cheap but it is worth it. I easily spent $50 replacing old sad radios that didn't work very well so you could buy this one and save yourself the hassle. This one has great sound, is easy to program (for us low-tech weenies), and is solidly built. My only complaint is that when you try to hang it with the cord, the unit tends to lean forward due to the weight so the sound points downward. I put it on a shelf in the shower for this reason--problem solved. Great tunes in the shower!
Basically I'm just using this to connect my PS3 to a high definition Sony TV and it does its job, which is to transmit the HD quality from the PS3 to the TV and it really does that, which is all I'm concerned about. Not sure about longevity or build quality but it seems like if you don't constantly unplug it from your TV, it will last long and you probably won't need to buy a new one anytime soon. Haven't had any problems so far of it disconnecting or causing fuzziness in the screen when I'm on the system, or any problems with it losing connection like my old cable that I sold a few months ago. I mean for the 2 bucks I paid, I get what I need, and I don't think you guys should be spending full price for a cable that should be included in whatever you bought that needs it. If you want it cheap and you won't be unplugging it a lot, it probably will last and won't have too many connection issues.
This DVI Gear HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet) works as advertised. No need to spend a lot of money on more expensive ones. No complaints and would buy this again.
A little bulky but excellent performers! I use while working out while famy sleeps - running on tread, spinning, and elliptical.
This PMP I bought it from J&R; and around 5 weeks later unit display is showing white color as yellow. Save your money and buy omething else.Display is yellow-ish.
I've downloaded my music in FLAC since a couple years now, and I'm so glad I did now that I got those headphones.I'm a huge 60/70's rock'n'roll fan, and I'm rediscovering a new experience with the Beatles records, and I thought I knew every second by heart. Everything sounds crisper, closer. I can't really describe how better is the sound as I don't have the appropriate audio terms, but it's definitely worth the price.They're also pretty good-looking, a mix between vintage and modern look, and I love the big red "right" and blue "left" on the sides. The jack is great, long enough to swing your head around, yet you can easily set it up to an iPod in your pocket, stuffing some of the cord in there or letting it hang out at thigh-level.They are pretty comfortable, the longest I've wore them is a "The Wall" + "Dark side of the moon", and no problem to report.Last but not least, noise isolation is pretty good, although they're not as efficient as noise-cancellation headphones. Wore them in a plane, turning up the volume masked part of the engine, but not completely.Greatly satisfied with my purchase, I hope they'll last for several years!Get one, while I queue more record to my "rediscover music" playlist...
I have had a salad shooter (interesting, never for salad) for years and it broke after 22 years. Well, I got the new smaller size and was surprised it had the same power as the older bigger model! I do a lot of shreaded cheese, sliced potatoes for German Potato Salad and scalloped potatoes. I LOVE THIS MODEL! Great price and excellent quality. Buy it.
I wanted a semi-basic keyboard (I have no use for a keypad) , wireless, with built-in mouse. I got it. I wanted elegant style. I got it plus it is balanced, solid and engineered by a magician. The edge is camfered, which makes it easy to pick up from a flat surface. Still no built-in lap heater however. Then disaster struck (failing batterys} so I ordered a cheaper keyboard to get by while the Edge was in the shop. I am very pleased with the corded Logitech Media Keyboard Elite. Now I use the Logitech MX 1000 Laser mouse from the stand beside my easy chair w/Elite on my lap. I sit this also very thin keyboard in the stand which comes with the Edge. Now the Edge was still waiting for a reply from Logitech regarding replacement. It struck me that I now have an unbeatable combo at my easy chair and the Edge for walking around the room in view of the 37" wide-screen LCD monitor. I can leave the Edge in the stand/charger, on display, till I pick it up (no name yet) and walk about. I may not even send it back for new batterys if it doesnt fail completely. In either case, it is no problem.
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!
if you or your neighbors a have cordless phone or wireless internet this camera is not for you. who doesn't these days?
Box Wave is ok for price but it took numerous tries to get "most" of the bubbles out. Since the bubbles are on the rim, it wasn't so bad. Like the screen itself, the BoxWave still gets fingerprints on it.
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
These are just headphones. There are no electronics to reduce or cancel the ambient noise. As regular headphones they are OK.
As you can imagine, I was hesitant to purchase a cable for a couple of bucks when the same ones at the store go for $40 (that's on the low end).But when you only have a 6ft run. I see no advantage in spending the money for the expense cables. I used this for my PS3 and DVD player. It works great. I thought I received a good picture before..... WOW what a difference.
Exactly what I needed. I lost my charger a while back, and it was impossible to find one anywhere. The one I did find was 30$!! 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!
I does what is supposed to do, clean the head of the VXA tape drive.I bought this as a replacement for one that had broken tape which I bought here also. However, this is the first time in over 8 years I seen a cleaning tape broke from various vendor. I was doing long backup and I came in to change the tape and noticed a error on the cleaning tape and opened the tape & noticed there was not tape there. I checked the takeup & supply reels and there is tape there but I assumed it snapped during one of the cleaning cycles and I only use it only three time before the tape broke. No other backup tapes were affected. I contacted Tandberg Data & opened a case for a replacement and I got a replacement in about month later.
Both black and color inks were listed as IN STOCK by ANTOnline, so I ordered them. Then they sent me an email cancelling my entire order for no reason. Calling Amazon didn't help at all. Buy elsewhere.
This has to be one of the best products ever created. The idea of only needing one remote to control all devices in my home theater system is fantastic. Hit one button and BOOM all devices turn on and set themselves to the correct input.It even works on my XBOX 360 which was an awesome surprise, and I was able to play with it one day and get it to control the fan that is in my den with my TV so I don't even need the remote for the fan anymore. (I know it sounds lazy, but its nice not needing to find 5 diff remotes).I do notice that sometimes it is not as responsive as I would like (especially when the batteries are not so fresh). I have had a few instances where I have had to go thru the help menu to make sure everything is off.The first time set up was a breeze, however thats probably because my father has an older model which I have set up before, so that probably helped.All in all, this is a great product and I highly recommend it to anyone that asks.
My review could be 5 stars, but give it 5 when there is better out there, just not for the money. That depends on your taste.The comfort level of these earphones about equals the sound quality. The IPOD earphones are not comfortable in my ears after 15 minutes compared to these..I can almost sleep with these in my ears.The sounds is nice, and the base is plentiful. There is a few songs out there with HIGH treble that don't song that good in these, but who cares.If you want the best, buy the professional ones for 250 dollars or buy the big earphone types.If your looking for Perfection, don't buy small. These are close enough to perfect for the average music consumer in my opinion.The buds will fall off, even the newer types that "click" in, so make sure you take the time to buy some extra ear buds. Try EBAY, some ebay sellers sell them with multiple pairs for under 10 dollars.
The cable works perfectly with my Canon camcorder. I am very pleased with the cable and the service from the company that sold it to me.
Always need some point on your Xbox live account.Nothing much to say about it.Scratch, redeem the code and put it in your account, and start spending
works fine, would buy again. I particularly like the way the wireless adapter fits into a slot on the bottom
Do not buy this player because the screen will stop working after a few months. I bought this brand to save some money but that was a mistake. The screen stopped working after 6-8 weeks. I took it back and had it replaced but the same thing happened again. This brand is cheap and should not be bought by anyone.
I use this for reading my Nook at lunch. It's a great design, holds securely and does not slide due to nonskid rubber in strategic places. It's adjustable in many ways and holds my Nook at an angle so there is no glare off the screen. I've only had it for a couple of months but it seems to be very sturdy and I expect it to last for a long time.I'm going to buy some more for gifts to my family.
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 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
I'm happy with my purchase - the sound quality is good and I haven't had any problems with it so far. I am glad I got it - now I can wake up to my ipod playing music which is great! I would recommend it to anyone wanting a small but good speaker for their ipod.The only thing I wish I had known before was that the speakers don't have enough of an electricity draw - which means that at night when I want to keep it plugged in so that it can wake me up in the morning it will start clicking unless I turn a light on. Which is not ideal, but not too big a deal for me either.The sound volume has worked very well, except once when we were playing music on a basketball court and there were a bunch of kiddos around and guys playing basketball and it was hard to hear the music. But only in that situation did the volume not go high enough.
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.
Do not waste your money on super expensive HDMI cables. This will do just the same for less money and same quality overall. Buy it!!
Did you know digital SLR cameras have a little secret? Every time you switch from one lens to another dirt can get inside and ultimately on the sensor.In film SLR cameras that dirt gets carried away on the film, so it doesn't accumulate.If you want to avoid going through image degradation and sensor cleaning cycles then you may want to buy the one lens that will satisfy you and leave that lens on the camera.The standard D50 works well for me. It takes quick excellent pictures at home. Still I wouldn't mind having the longer zoom from the D70S.If you have other camera uses in mind you may want to figure out how to buy the D50 with the lens you want. You might even buy the D70S which one of my relatives loves.I have had the D50 for three months and find it to be an excellent camera. I particularly liked the April 6 review here. Remember though that this is a big camera and might not be what you want as you walk about on vacation.
I thought these headphones were going to be different for what I got. Personally I don't like wrap around headphones where one has to go around the back of your head. The sound quality is good but it is not noise canceling. You pay for aesthetics and durability which is really good. They look cool and sound good but there is just that one thing that doesn't make them perfect.
1 cord worked the other didnt, guess thats what I get for getting a cheap HDMI cable.
This is an exceptionally good lens from Tamron. I have the Canon 17-35L and I do think it is a little better; more punchy in the way Canons are, though the Tamron really holds its own and has a special x factor that makes this a valuable tool in your camera bag. It has nice color and contrast and a tolerably little amount of distortion. The 17-35 is sharp, resolves detail nicely, and is built rather well. Tamron should have continued with production of this lens as it is still sought after today; although it is variable apterture and slower than a continuous 2.8, the fact it has 2.8 at this price point and quality makes it a winner. I'd give it four and a half stars, but since Amazon won't facilitate that, I'm erring on the side of the lens with 5. This is a FX lens and that is a great asset if you switch between crop sensor and full frame, or you think you may upgrade to full frame eventually. As camera bodies and lenses have come and gone, I continue to value the lenses most that are full frame/work on all sensors.
This cable is perfect. I have used it on my digital cable box, Xbox 360 and other devices and the picture is great. I wouldn't spend a dime on those other high priced cables after using this. Its great, its cheap, and that's what we want. Get one now =]
Excellent cable. Much cheaper than if bought in store. Same quality and performance without the absurd price that stores charge!
I, like many others, have had nothing but problems with Panasonic products for sometime now. Over the past 5 years, I've owned TV's, VCR's, stereo systems, and yes, these cursed DVD players. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM has given me trouble or died prematurely. The cost to have the items repaired was prohibitive, so I just put them out with the garbage and purchased another one, but not by Panasonic I'm afraid. Their customer service is either rude, or in my case, totally non-existant. Their technical support &quot;hotline&quot; was of no help at all. Reading all these other reviews, as well as my own experience, makes me extremely angry that a company which once had such a prestigious reputation, has gone totally to the dogs. What happened? I use to sing the praises of not only Panasonic, but Sony, Toshiba, and Pioneer products as well. Almost all of these companies are producing sub-standard products now, no better than what you can buy at Wal-Mart or Sears. (just read the reviews of other makes/models and see for yourself) I feel like seeking and injuction and starting a class-action lawsuit against this company for even marketing such a dismal piece of junk. I don't think I'm alone in my frustration either. I've learned my lesson. Unless you want to be burned-over and over again-stay well away from Panasonic. NEVER again will I trust that once mighty name. Buyer beware.
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.
I originally bought this backpack as part of a package deal with an old laptop. The backpack far outlasted the computer! It has become my go-to bag for school, traveling, day hikes, bike riding... everything. It is now three years old, has traveled across the U.S. and through Central America, been dragged around, beat-up, stepped on, rained on, sun dried, and put through just about any abuse possible, and it looks brand new still. It is easy to clean, and getting wet is not much of a concern thanks to the material it is made of. It holds everything you need for a day trip with room to spare. Best of all, you can load it up and it will still fit under a plane seat! This is a great bag!To be fair, there are two complaints, both of which are minor. The bag is a little bit on the heavy side, but the comfort features make up for it. I have never had any problems with comfort, even while wearing it for several hours. Secondly, the laptop pouch is on the small side and only holds laptops up to 15".
I thought the s-logic was just a gimmick, but it actually gives a noted difference to my music. It feels as if it is coming from all directions. The headphones are kind of large, so it is not easy to rest them around your neck when not in use. However, they do provide unparalleled sound for the money.
I think this thing is awesome. It is tall enough for me full extended. Light and versatile. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I've owned it since June 2007. I'm extremely happy I bought this.
This Monitor more that satisfied what I was looking for in a Monitor. The color is just great, Everything is clear and the size is fantastic. I especially like that it is taking up so much less space on my desk because of it's thin build. The price was right too, which was a big factor in the choice of this monitor. Everything in one package!!! what more can you ask?!!! I like it!!!
this product is bad, first it scratches the ipod when you try to get it in the case, you have to push down hard to get the click wheel to work, but most of all it scratches it a lot, its easy for things to get under the screen too. overall a bad case, don't buy
I have gotten some great pictures with this lens. I take alot of pictures in a gym with poor lighting, and the pictures have come out alot better with this lens. I am using this lens with a D40X, and the auto focus does NOT work with it. I knew that before I bought it, so it is not a disapointment.
This audio player is easy to use. It comes with a attractive and funtional carry case, 2 zipdisks, earphones, and a 110vt recharger for its internal battery (a 12 volt car recharger is available from Iomega). It can hold approx 9 hrs and 10 min of audio book (format 2). The removeable zip disks (you can buy more from Amazon or Iomega) make this unit superior to the Rio for travelers because of the endless supply of material you can take with you. It weighs aprox 2 lbs, which makes it a little heavy for jogging, but gives it a solid feel. Book listeners will love it.
I bought this DVD burner thinking it would burn CDs and DVDs. The programs it came with wouldn't burn onto a CD-R or and RW. It wouldn't even erase the DVD-RW, Or CD-RW. I know the programs it came with are junk, but even the expensive programs wouldn't burn a disc. This error message kept coming up everytime the CD is almost finished, and before it even starts. This burner only recorded two DVD discs. But it can read the DVD's and CD's. I've had problems with all the HP products I've ever used. I don't ever plan on buying another HP product again until I see they've imporved on their stuff. I returned this item to the store and now I just ordered the Sony DVD dual format burner to see what that's like. The Sony DVD+/-RW drive model DRX510UL is what I'm getting.
I was in the market for a point and shoot camera I could put in my pocket. My requirements were compact, 3.2MP, easy to use, and of course, take great pictures. This camera hits on all of these. I already have a C-3020 from Olympus that is great for more serious work, but was just too bulky for things like taking party pictures, tailgates, and the like. Now I have 2 very good cameras for all occasions.
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.
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.
Everything came fast, memory chip works like a charm!! Fast transfer the extra sd and minisd adapters are very useful. overall great price for product!
I bought these to protect my sub-woofer in audio production studio monitors (read expensive speakers and wouldn't want to replace because of my inadvertent carelessness). Arrived quickly, exactly as stated, good seller. Suggest you measure your speaker diameter to get the correct size (this seller offers this product in other sizes).Will recommend to friends.
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...
It was just what I was hoping it was.... great audio and sufficient volume. I am totally pleased with the item, thanks.
"Great sound with bass boost. A good deal at under $100Pros: Got this unit on sale from Amazon for $64 and feel that it was a bargain. I would not pay the $200 MSRP for it though. The remote is very responsive and there is volume to spare without distortion. I haven't experienced any vibration noted by others. I've been playing MP3's (sampled at 64 kbps) with impressive results.Cons: The case won't win any design awards. It's bland, retro lines and appliance white plastic are probably the reason it was on sale.Summary: With the enhanced separation feature engaged, the Playdock i fills a moderately sized room with plenty of volume that belies its boom-box appearance. The iPod appears proudly on the front of the grill as though it was glued on as an afterthought but it seems to be secure in it's dock. Given the sometimes bizarre design of some iPod docks, this unit doesn't standout and shout 'Look at me' instead would probably go unnoticed in the kitchen with it's white plastic case. All and all it's worth 4 stars on performance and value. It exceeds my expectations for the price. Amazon insists on listing it as black even after I returned two units (the speaker grill is the only 'black' part of the case) only to have them replaced by the same white boxes with black grills. All five sides (not counting the grill) are the same white color you see on the dock pocket on the front. On a bookshelf it won't matter much.
I have been pleasantly surprised with this center speaker. It handles a wide spectrum very well even down to low bass, but I needed a way to enhance voice. It does that very well. I used my tuner/amp to adjust out some of the lower spectrum and enhanced the other end. I am very happy with the result.Update:This speaker handles the voice frequencies very well. I am losing my hearing so I needed to accentuate that part of the spectrum. My system already has 4 huge bass reflex speakers front and back and a subwoofer.
Simple stand that folds up and stows well. I use it for my iPad Mini and it does what it's designed to do. Will work with my full-size IPad too or any regular or small tablet.
ordered & received microsoft wireless 0ptical mouse 3000, was shipped quickly & received in good condition-works fine, would recommend seller and would order from again
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 got this after my old hub crashed, I just need something to plug my camera USB, my external hard drive and my ipod, AND my wireless mouse. everything works just great except the wireless mouse for some reason, but since my computer itself has two USB ports on the front of it I am just able to plug the wireless mouse USB in there.Great product for the price.
Not just a compatible or a refill. The real thing by canon at the best price I could find. Free shipping.
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.
I got two of these modules and it has definetly addressed Vista's long time performance issues. I relied on Kingston instead of Crucial as they have been in industry for long time. However, I found these available for lesser price at other online stores. Also, if you're thinking of 4 GB; these are selling as two (2X2GB) in one package and are less costlier than going with two individual ones.Since I purchased 2, 2GB modules seperately I paid different price and Amazon didn't do a price match even within 30 days of purchase date - which according to their customer service was discontinued starting Sep, 2008. Other than that the product itself is pretty promising and does boost the system performance.
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"!
Works just as it should, came very quickly and has not given me a single problem since it arrived (ahead of time, mind you).
I've been holding out on buying a digital camera for quite a while. One thing I did know while doing research was that I wanted a Canon. I decided that I wanted a digital SLR for my artsy &quot;pro&quot; shots and a point-and-shoot for &quot;everyday&quot; use. For the SLR my decision was easy, a 10D (or whatever its successor is, I haven't purchased it yet). Deciding on a point-and-shoot was a bit more challenging. I didn't want to buy a point-and-shoot that was too high-end as I would soon be investing in an expensive SLR set-up. I was considering the higher-end G5 or the S1 IS. Honestly, the A75 wasn't even on my radar. Then one day the decision was made for me. I learned of an awesome deal for the A75 and it required that I act fast. I picked one up and immediately dove right into the user manual to learn all the capabilities that this digicam had in store for me. I was instantly impressed by all the features they crammed into this little 3.2 MP wonder, like the 13 shooting modes, which are much like presets for certain subject/scene situations. It has a large clear 1.8&quot; LCD to frame and preview your shots. The 9-point AI Auto Focus will ensure that your pictures are clear and sharp. I especially liked the fact that this camera could also be used in a fully manual mode. I enjoy tinkering with settings to get the optimal shot of a subject or scene. I'm one of those who don't mind setting a custom white balance (BTW, there are presets for that too!). Overall, I am VERY pleased with this product and would definitely recommend this camera for users new to digital photography or the seasoned veteran looking for a good point-and-shoot for those family gatherings.If you plan on purchasing the A75 I highly recommend getting rechargeable NiMH batteries. I own the Rayovac PS6 15 minute charger for use with their I-C3 15 minute rechargeable AA batteries. The ability to charge these batteries in 15 minutes has proven to be an indispensable feature for me.I would also recommend purchasing an extra compact flash card with a minimum of 128 MB.
The TomTom 720 a beautiful machine with a lot of cool features. But the routing is dreadful so often that we have to bring maps along -- which kind of defeats the purpose of a GPS.Our older, cheaper, slower, not-very-beautiful Garmin is MUCH more reliable.We live in Eastern Pa. and do most of our driving here. The road network is very old and established so it is not a matter of out of date maps. It's just the TomTom's routing algorithm. If we're not paying attention, the TomTom will take us 20 miles out of our way -- and these are repeat incidents so I know it's machine error, not user error. Even in our neighborhood, sometimes it inexplicably has us go in completely the wrong direction and takes wildly circuitous routes.If you know where you're going, and you're just using the TomTom for the last 1/4 mile, the neighborhood streets, this machine can't do you much harm. But for longer trips I just can't trust it. Extremely disappointing for a $300 machine -- and the more we use it the more we dislike it.I think our $300 TomTom is going to get replaced by a $100 MIO pretty soon.
Works as expected. Cheap and easy, a little plastic connector. Don't expect anything more from it and you will be good.
Cheap but good stuff ,I love it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This is a quality but very basic case for the camera. On a plus side, if fits S400 perfectly, and does a good job protecting it from scratches. It has a belt loop on the back and an opening on the top to pull through the strap. The case does not add much to the bulkiness of the camera. On a minus side, the case does not have any additional pockets, which would be very useful for additional memory cards or a spare battery. It is also not padded, which would of course make it a little bulkier, but would probably do a better job protecting the camera. The case will also not protect your camera from water, since it has holes on the sides both at the bottom and under the cover. Overall, a usefull accessory, but if size is not that important you may want to go for a third-party case with additonal pockets. Alternatively, it may be a good idea to have two cases - this and a larger one - to use under different circumstances.
These toners were a complete waste. Could barely read anything on the prints because it was just smeared with toner. Both of the toners were bad, and I was able to get a refund for 1 of them at least. The genuine HP cartridge works fine in the machine so I know it's the cartridge causing the issues, plus I tried them in 2 separate HP printers. I have never had problems with generic toner before but I highly recommend that you DO NOT BUY these ones.
I ordered these wondering what may be the difference between a $1.50 plug and a $10 plug. I got the answer I wanted after hooking a pair of speakers up. The sound was great and I couldn't imagine needing a more expensive connection (true for all my wires...HDMI, audio, coax...)They were easy to install onto my 18awg wires, this may not be so easy if you are inexperienced with splicing/crimping. My advice to help install...when stripping only go back about a quarter inch making sure to leave enough casing on the wire to slide inside the connector. Give it a strong squeeze near the end of the connector with the casing inside.You have to be slightly gentle when inserting because the rubber cover only slides over the tip, but no issues.+ Ease of installation/use+ Quality+ Value- Can only be used onceBuy them!
I have an original Droid phone (running CyanogenMod 7.0/Android 2.3) and was able to connect to this device without too much trouble. Using it, I have been able to listen to MP3 files and Pandora in the car via the phone's stereo bluetooth wireless connection. The sound quality is very good, although it does require that I turn up the volume on the phone all the way. The car stereo volume can still be set low most of the time, however. I made a couple of test calls using the speakerphone capability and the person on the other end said that I sounded good. One of the reasons I chose this device over others is that it is very compact; the power outlet in my Malibu does not have a lot of room around it, and this device fit that area perfectly.Pros:+ Good sound quality+ Seems to be built well, sturdy+ Compact+ Simple user interface (just three buttons and a screen)+ USB charging interface+ Line-in jackCons:+ Loses radio station setting if unplugged (I think.)+ A little on the expensive side for the number of features.
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 own the MDR - 6000 also, and these are definately slightly better, a little more comfy and less heavy too. Anyhoo, if youre going to trouble yourself with getting good headphones, go with one of these. Sony is the best. These headphones are an amazing unit!!!!!!
I purchased 2 of these to use on my gigabit home network. These units run cool and quiet (no noise whatsoever). The LEDs are sufficiently bright to indicate network activity, but not enough to blind you. Installation is simple, just plug in the AC adapter and your network cables and you're all set. It comes with 2 wall anchors, 2 screws, a manual on the CD, the switch itself, and a power adapter. The switch casing is plastic and the unit runs cool to the touch.
I'm just going to give you my bottom line:It works as advertised EXCEPT when the HD signal starts to go out. My particular system will HANG if signal is interrupted (say by bad weather), requiring me to reboot the unit.
Delivered on time and great quality for the price. Really like it and would definitely recommend to customers who are looking for a hdmi cable. Works great.
For the price I paid, I'm happy with this armband case. It holds my sansa c250 well, as long as I put it on my arm right side up. I doubt it's work if you wanted to put it on upside down, as I think my c250 would get jostled out while jogging.It's fairly easy to put on your arm, but does take a bit of fussing with, to get just the right amount of tension on the strap. All easy to overlook for the convenience of having my mp3 player strapped to my arm, keeping it and my headphone cords out of the way of whatever I'm doing with my hands.
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.
I searched for years to increase the hard drive size of my MacBook air. This doubles my hard drive. Love it! Great product - Awesome price!
Depending on how you plan to use your camera (mine is a Canon EOS 40D) and lens, this product from Tamron can make for a great general purpose lens.I typically travel with a fair bit of digital equipment while on business trip: notebook, cell phone, blackberry, Creative Visiom:M, camera and if my wife happens to come along, a Panasonic MiniDV camcorder and tripod too. With a relatively large amount of electronic to lug around, the 28-135mm kit lens that comes with the EOS 40D was simply too large and heavy.Our experience also tell us that a large number of our photo shooting takes place in indoor conditions and we like to take shots of the food we order (makes for great memories). The Tamron's constant f2.8 comes in really handy, especially when flash photography isn't allowed.Some reviewers complained about the noise of the lens focusing, quite frankly, unless you're hiding in some closet trying to take a clandestine photo of someone, you won't notice it. Ambient outdoor/indoor noise cancels it to the extend that you won't notice it at all.What I like:1. Light weight, compact (important for frequently travelers!)2. Constant f2.8, useful indoors and when flash isn't allowed or you want to avoid spooking otherwise friendly animals (eg. domestic dogs, horses etc.)3. Price/capability ratio really good.4. 17mm wide angle, useful in cities (where most of my business trips are).5. Comes with a lens hood.6. Well thought out design, lens cap easily clipped on even with lens hood attached.7. Made in Japan.What I would like to see:1. Longer zoom while retaining image quality and weight/size.2. OR: A companion glass in the 50-200mm (or there about) range with the same compact/light weight form factor and constant f2.8 performance.
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 charger was free with my Canon A560, The batteries that came with the charger seem to last a long time. I took approximately 900 photos (with flash) and about 20 minutes of video before the low battery indicator came on my camera. I like these batteries and I think they work well.
Though 3 and 4 megapixel cameras are becoming more popular, this affordable 2 megapixel camera is worthwhile for people on a budget. It easily pays for itself in film and processing costs. It is best for smaller pictures. I print 5x7's and they come out wonderfully. It's the only camera I use! I recommend buying rechargable batteries and a larger CompactFlash card to get the best from this camera.
I've owned two of these now. The screen's great and I love the wireless headphones -- terrific for very small children. Our 2-year-old drove to New Mexico and back (well, we drove and he watched videos) with this thing.Unfortunately, both units broke after less than a year of use. The first one just stopped working (with a DVD permanently trapped inside). The second one just developed an intermittent white-out and screen noise that's happening once a minute now. So I am reluctantly abandoning this nice but very poorly made product and trying a different one.All of these little players seem to have reliability problems, so my main advice to everybody is BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY and make sure the warranty you buy will work swiftly and easily with no hassles -- you WILL be cashing it in.
I just picked this printer up 2 days ago. I paid unbelievable 199.99 !!!! Canadian dollars at Henrys photo store. I already have I950 which rocks and still prints great photographs but at that price I just couldn't resist to buy the ip8500. The print quality is obviously amazing. I prefer to use the semi gloss photo paper. I connected this printer to USB 1 port and it is reasonably fast. I have been printing all my photographs for the past 4 years. First I started with canon S820 on which the print head burned out after 50 refills with non genuine ink. It still saved me 400 dollars thou. The print quality however was inferior to that of genuine inks. Also the I950 is not doing too well with non genuine inks. Those inks are good for graphics but for photographs the genuine inks will only do. Does anybody know any good quality ink refills?The prints from Ip8500 are definitely better than those from the photo lab. I know that printing photographs is more expensive than a photo lab but it is definitely more fun, and if the quality is important to you then it is definitively worthwhile to print on your own. IF YOU WANT THE BEST THEN BUY THIS PRINTER. I can not imagine why anybody would buy an HP printer and pay 40 bucks for the cartridges while you can get separate inks for canon for about 10 bucks. One slightly negative thing about this printer is that although it prints regular text quickly and with high quality is not worthwhile to use it for that. The black ink cartridge is smaller than in other printers and it will not last long. It would have been good if canon put another black cartridge for text printing just like it did in the ip5000.
This camera is great for the average user. It is small, light weight, and EASY to use. Like all Nikon cameras it takes great pictures. Unless you're making posters, 2 MegaPixels is all you'll ever need to take snap shots or even 5 x 10's.
I have had to replace the power supply for the drive 5 times, Lacie refuses to cover the burn out power supplies after the one year warranty on the drive it self is over.
This prduct promised me that it would fit my car . When i reiceved it in the mail it was very clear that it was cheaply made. It listed my car in the install booklet but very vage directions . Once i figured it out it did not fit my car at all. i tried everything and i just ended up out of fustration breaking it and throwing it away .
As a photographer and printer from the old school, I know that you can't open a box, plug in the contents and expect instant gratification (this is for the critics of the R800). Maybe I'm speaking out of turn since I haven't purchased a unit as of yet.However, I have used Epson printers in the past. And like the old days of film and filters the first thing you did before printing was to make yourself a SHIRLEY. What's a Shirley? A starting point for true color (look it up). There's a variance in all the eliments - paper, ink, exposure, etc. The quality of the print is in the hands of the beholder, and the variance in their vision.
Bought it for a 2nd computer that is on the other side of the house (100 feet or so). Used the drivers provided (running WinXP Pro). Usually has 3-4 bars (out of 4) of reception, has not caused a reboot that I know of (system is not on for long spans of time). The only problem is that the cable does not allow me to place the antenna on top of the CPU case (full-sized desktop case).Overall, a very good rating.
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.
Well, my PC, even after being stripped down to the bone, was headed for the gutter. I needed to get all my data off of the old PC, and to get back to work. Since I'm considering a Mac for down the road, I needed a drive that'd move easily between Windows & Mac OS's. In last-minute desperation I walked over to Radio Shack, and picked up the drive, without research, other than it looked better than what I saw at Best Buy, and I could return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.At home, setup was less than 15 minutes; the work has been thorough, and it's quiet. I left the drive in its Fat32 format, so that it'll be transferable someday to a Mac. Quick & complete, all the data (80GB programs, docs & multimedia) came off (slowly on its USB 1 port), and loaded speedily onto the new PC (with the faster USB 2.0). My only gripes are minor: 1) would like option to store vertically, 2) a more handsome model (smaller & metallic) is avail online, 3) 3 year warranty would have been nicer than 1.Like the previous reviewer, I'm pleased with the performance, even though it's very early to tell.
I purchased a new Garmin StreetPilot 2720 Portable GPS Navigator in Jan 2009. Even though this is a discontinued model the Garmin Web site made it easy to register, and then download the latest software/driver updates.The Garmin is well constructed and durable. The cables heavy duty with sturdy connectors. The LCD screen is easy to read in most lighting conditions; and the auto day/night mode works perfectly. The electronic voices are clear, but a few words are not enunciated correctly, such as "highlighted".My profession requires me to drive throughout Vermont/New Hampshire often into remote areas. The Garmin satellite acquisition is fast and directions accurate, except it doesn't have the 2009 mapping data so some roads and addresses are not in the Garmin database. I'm not sure what year the database has, most likely 2007. Garmin charges a pretty penny for the 2009 Maps on their Website. I refuse to pay their rediculous prices.Overall this is a high quality unit. Garmin built this baby the way it should be done. I give it Five Stars. Since it's weather proof I'll use it on my motorcycle as well.
Great product to instantly get kids interested in science and learn the process of using a microscope well labeled and easy to use and store
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.
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.
This is the second type of this battery that I have purchased. The battery charges, but does not hold its charge in idle for more than a few hours. Plays for 4-5 hours but only immediately after a charge. For some reason the battery continues to lose charge as if it is being used at full load, even if I turn the Ipod off.
Amazing sound quality for the price. I tried the 7509's and I like the sound quality of the 7506 much better!
When I got my Kindle Fire last Chrismas I quickly realized that the gorilla glass screen made it heavy to hold for long periods of time. This stand saved me from dropping it many times as I fell asleep reading on my Kindle
Sucks! It looks ok but it doesn't work as described, not recommended, save your money for something better than that
Lots of room to archive videos, pictures, music etc.... Works easily and simply. Love it!
Having gone through 2 refurbished drums in 3 months, I gave up and purchased this new OEM drum from Amazon. The first refurb came from barnettsonline dot net and it streaked badly right from the moment I installed it. They took two weeks to answer my email request for replacements and/or credit, promised me a new one and never delivered. The second refurb came from Amazon and began streaking in a couple weeks. Amazon answered my complaint immediately and issued me a refund without even asking me to return the defective unit. Can't beat that!So much for refurb drums. A little research revealed that many of the refurbs are not fully reconditioned, meaning the brushes that keep the toner from streaking aren't or can't be replaced. That "bargain" refurbished drum might just be someone else's recycled old one. And no bargain.So, I decided to get a new one. Amazon's price was unbeatable as was their usual lightening fast delivery. I've run a couple hundred pages without any problems; just what you'd expect from an OEM drum.One suggestion: The &lt;REPLACE DRUM> message appears after a certain number of sheets predetermined by Brother and may not indicate that the drum is actually nearing the end of its life. My original drum was giving me absolutely no problems so the next time I get that message I'm going to reset the counter by opening the cartridge door, pushing the &lt;OPTIONS> button and selecting &lt;NEW DRUM> and closing the door. From what I've read, I expect to get a lot more printing done before the drum actually wears out.
I'm very happy with my purchase. The camera is great & met my expectations. Shipping from amazon was easy & fast. Highly recommend it!
Canon PSC-75 Deluxe Soft Case for S1 IS, S2 IS, and G6 CamerasI bought it with the camera and have been using it for more than six months, I like it very much, it is not heavy, it protects the camera very well. it protected my camera in my luggage when i was flying overseas. that is good enough for me to be happy with it :)
I am very disappointed with this purchase. I specifically got this product so that I could hotsync and listen to my iPod for as long as I wanted on my laptop. This should have been possible if this product CHARGED the iPod as it advertised. Unfortunately, it does not so I can only access my iPod on my computer when it is charged. I wouldn't be as mad if the product had been cheap, but with the S&H it ended up costing me quite a bit for a product I don't even need.
Great little stand - extremely portable. Able to be used with almost any device. Use it on my nightstand, when studying, everywhere. A+
Product arrived quickly and as usual, high quality from Nikon. I would recommend purchasing this item from Cameta, service was quick and reponsive.
I ordered the printer drum on Thursday for my wife's printer and it arrived Friday AM. This was the first time I had replaced the drum and it was quite simple, including resetting the drum counter.
Has everything you expect from a keyboard, but has so much more. As soon as you start to type, you feel and hear the difference. The look is very elegant. A little costly, but worth it, imho.
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!
This was bought as a present for my Daughter. She is happy with her Dvd player.
So far, this drive is extremely quiet, and both looks and feels very solid.Hooked it up and it worked fine right out of the box. I intentionally left it at FAT32 for maximum flexibility rather than reformat it to NTFS. It took 27 minutes for the included LaCie Backup to copy 9.6GB of data.The power plug was difficult to align properly and attach to the drive, and the push-button power switch provides less feedback than would a toggle switch. On the other hand, the power button is recessed and on the back of the drive, so there's virtually no possibility of turning it off accidentally.The included "LaCie Backup" software is pointless, since it doesn't have any provision for incremental backup, and is about as useful as simply dragging and dropping files or directories using Windows Explorer.The manual on the CD (also downloadable from LaCie) is a 27-page .pdf, and is also rather basic, with a lot of questions left unanswered. Additionally, the LaCie Backup help file is sketchy, but then there's not a lot for it to say, since LaCie Backup has only basic functionality.But what about physical security? There's no security slot with which to secure the drive. If you're concerned about physical security, you'll need to buy a security kit with a glue pad and stick it on, and considering the drive's small size, that'll look absolutely hideous. And speaking of looking hideous, the enclosure is certainly not ugly, but is plain as heck. "Design by F.A. Porsche"? What a joke!The bottom line here is that for periodic backup, this seems to be okay, with its large capacity and low price. Only time will tell if it's reliable.Update: As of September 2009 it's still working okay with the occasional incremental backup.
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.
This TV is OUTSTANDING - it was out of the box, hooked up, and all the remotes programmed to operate the other equipment in no time. The High Def experience it well worth it!!!!! The sound is also incredible using just the standard speakers. I expect a long life from this TV.I had been shopping for a TV for a few months - THIS WAS THE BEST PRICE I found anywhere (TV was ordered Jan 6, 2008). The free shipping helped seal the deal. The TV was delivered professionaly just six days later)(In tme for the first Patriots playoff game). I am extremely happy with this purchase.
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.
Just what it said it was. Came quickly and with no problems as of yet.
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.
This is my second HP deskjet and I'm pleased with the printing quality of both (the other is an 895Cse). I bought the second printer because I have two computers in separate locations.After using the 990Cxi for a few weeks, if I had to do it over, I think I'd buy the 970. I don't use the automatic paper sensor option very often (how often do you switch papers? and oh by the way, manual switching involves 3 mouse clicks), I use the wireless printing option even less so the only thing left is speed. for $100 more, Hmmmmm.The last little Gem that you'll discover is the cost of the replacement (color) cartridge for the 990 (or 970 - same one). At Costco or Sam's Club they are $50 for the large (c6578a) ones.Still, the printing quality is excellent even on plain paper. With photopaper you can't tell the difference between real photos and the printed copy. Photo Ret II (or the newer III) is the way to go.Having said all of that, I still like these HP printers.
Great, but does not have progressive-scan. TVs are going digital and if you get a DVD player which does not have progressive-scan you will have to updgrade if and when you buy a digital TV or miss out on the charm of the beautiful view. A progressive-scan DVD player playing on a digital TV is the ultimate picture -- you have to see it to believe it.So unless you are sure that you will never upgrade your TV to Digital, do not buy a DVD-player without the p-scan feature.
Good progressive scan DVD player. Only drawbacks I see are no HDMI output (have to use component) and no USB input.
BEWARE of PNY's customer service. They are horrible to work with if you get DOA memory, which happened to me on 1 of the 3 pairs that I ordered. They make cheap products, then put you through hell to return them.You have to fill out the form on their website with WAY too many questions, then you must wait for a response. Then they simply email you back and say to call a phone number (1-800-234-4597) and start the process over again. Their phone system is AWFUL and puts you through loops, then it hung up on me TWICE. Their customer service people on the phone are rude, and unwilling to help. I told them I would be writing a review on Amazon, and they didn't care. Also, cross-ship return is not available unless you pay a non-refundable $30 fee, in addition to a hold on your credit card.A word to the wise: BUY ANOTHER BRAND. It's not worth the headache.
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.
I regret not having read the reviews. If you want to use a grounded (3-pronged) US male connector into the female part of this converter, fuggetabout it.If you believe you'll never need to insert a grounded plug, it seems fine...fairly compact and sturdy.
A must to protect the front element of your expensive lenses without interfering with the optical quality
I've always preferred the ergonomic shape of full-sized LogiTech mice, but when I went wireless, I found replacing batteries too aggravating and too frequent. This mouse solves that problem! One set of batteris lasts for months and months! I miss the thumb key that this version did not include, but overall I'm very happy with it!
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 wish I had found this clamp years ago. I own several others clamps, that tried to do it as well as this clamp.This is a solid clamp, just don't abuse the materials. The knobs are larger than my next best clamp. The materials are superb. I use a Stroboframe Accessory Shoe and a Vello Universal Accessory Shoe for my Quantum shoe flashes. I ordered an extra Photoflex clamp because I am so impressed with the quality and functionality. I'll keep this extra one in my photo bag. I highly recommend this clamp.
I switched to this lock from a lock which required that I carry around a key, and now I am really regretting that decision.Within a few weeks of using this lock, it appears that I am experiencing the same issue that so many other people have reported experiencing. The lock suddenly will not open despite the correct combination being selected.I have to agree with another reviewer in that this product lives up to the word "defective" in every respect.Targus really got away with duping the consumers when it comes to this lock. I don't see why I would ever buy another Targus product ever again. If they had the proper business sense, they would issue a recall or at least replace the ones that are defective -- such as the one I am in possession of now.
The 17 foot antenna cable that is supposed to be with the kit was in fact not with the kit. For warning to any potential buyers there is another kit you must buy to complete after market radio install. Very upset that description lacks detail..
This is a Power2000 battery (NP-400) not a Konica Minolta battery. I've had these batteries before and have not liked them. They don't hold a charge like the Minolta battery or last as long. They are inexpensive so if you want to save money they will work but the tradeoff is a shorter life.
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 had an old printer that I wanted to connect to a new computer and could not find a cable with the proper adapters at any retail store. Luckily, I found just what I needed for $1 plus postage. Saved me from having to discard a perfectly good LaserJet Printer and buying a new one.
I purchased the laptop power to go and expected the 9 hours of extended battery life on my laptop. Unfortunately the product is not able to power laptops for that long...or even close. It will give you an extra half hour of laptop battery life. That's it. I am returning this product tomorrow. The product works well for smaller electronics like cell phones and ipods but NOT laptops. Do not expect the world from this product.
I see some people saying the armband is too big. Well in my case its too small. I can barely get it on and if I do any bicep exercises it comes off. Looks like I'll be sticking with my DLO armband.
I received this with the 1gb player and after having read mixed reviews I was a little skeptical about it working. I recently took it down to my local pool and was amazed at how well it worked. Now I did lose hearing about 5% of the time in my right ear (the side I breath out of) but it was never more than 10 seconds at a time and a simple shake of the head (while swimming) allowed it to come back.The case worked beautifully holding the water out. The headphones can adjust to almost every axis and stayed on my head the entire time. Most importantly, I didn't feel inconvenienced swimming laps with it on.As far as people saying they lost sound completely or it became so soft they couldnt hear , I believe I figured out why. I don't think it is the water because when water did get behind the headphones I almost had to stop and turn the volume down on the player (after all sound does travel through water better than air.) I found that the "funnel" that inserts into your ear can easily collapse and prevent sound from coming out. It seems very long to me and if I pushed it in too far (even being out of water) I lost sound. By simply adjusting it (for me having it higher at a downward angle) almost completely prevented any sound loss. With proper placement and adjustment you shouldn't have any problem using this product. They included an armband to use with the neoprene sleeve but I used the belt clip and clipped the unit on the back of my suit. Email me if you have any questions.Also check the manufacturers website because they have a packaged deal that is much cheaper than Amazon (I basically got my waterproof case for free)
don;t spend $1000 on a custom installed DVD player in your head rest. Don;t spend $200 on a dual screen DVD system. don't spend $90 on a portable DVD player. This thing does it all. Here are the reasons this is a great buy...-$150, is a great price for the features-the headrest mounting system is far superior to any other model-all the in and outs your need. Connect a game player or out put the DVD to a TV in your hotel room-small compact-easy to set up-great picture and sound quality-plays MP3s with perfection.I can't say enough about how overjoyed I am with this product. Like the review posted earlier, I too have never submitted an online review of a product until this one.
It's hard to write a review for a product that does exactly what it is supposed to do. The cards arrived without the usual terrorist-proof plastic packaging, which is a plus; they fit in the appropriate devices, and remember what you put on them!
This unit is easy to use and easy to update. I have had mine for about a month, no problems or issues. I like the programmable text boxes to the right of the screen. Since I do field visits as part of my job, I can let the unit list house numbers as I drive down a street, great feature. I have the distance to next turn as well as the distance to destination displayed on mine. Or, you can use the entire screen as a map.Direct sunlight will not "wash" the screen. This is the main reason I did not purchase the 330 model, too many reports of poor viewing in direct light conditions. The auto-dimming feature works great as does the beanbag mount. It will slide around a bit on occasion but not enough to be bothersome.I like the speaker mounted in the power cord. No matter where the unit sits, you can have the speaker pointed at you. Good idea.
I bought the Samsung R130 DVD Recorder in August 2006 for $150 so I could record shows that I was unable to watch. The DVD recorder worked fine for a year, but 2 months after the warranty was over the DVD Recorder gave me problems such as:1. gave me numerous error codes2. wouldn't play purchased DVDs3. wouldn't accept a blank DVD for me to record a show4. would freeze up during recording and I had to unplug it since it was unresponsiveIt basically will not accept DVDs and it won't record them. I now leave the DVD Recorder unplugged because it is unresponsive and makes an annoying buzzing-type sound. Of course it's out of warranty, and there goes $ down the drain.
There is not much to say about the Cloud Lightsphere II, it lived up to the reviews I read before ordering it.The cloud sphere does a mavelous job of providing diffused light over the entire subject. The price was good and I am completely satisfied. It does look a bit dorky, but I tell my friends who know that I was a meteorlogist that it is my portable rain gauge.
Xbox live points are a great way to enhance games you purchase for the xbox. I buy the points on amazon. The free shipping makes xbox points convenient and cost effective. There is code on the back of the card that is already valid. All you have to do is redeem the code in xbox live.I like to buy my points through amazon because I have had issues with xbox live when I give them my credit card number. On multiple occasions, Xbox live has locked my account because of the points I purchased from them (if you choose to buy directly on xbox live, it is better to buy once large sum of points--the xbox fraud unit locks the account if there are multiple small purchases). Unlocking the account involves waiting up to a week and multiple phone calls to xbox live support. While I appreciate their security, I prefer to avoid the hassle.The 4000 points card allows you to buy many items on xbox live. Most arcade games range from about 800 points to 1200 points. Add-ons range from about 160 points (for Rock Band songs) to 1600 points for very-large add-ons. Its a good denomination because it lasts for several weeks.There are some great xbox live "arcade" games. Many xbox 360 games offer additional characters, levels, missions, and other add-on materials that can make a great game even better. But xbox points can be used for more than just game add-ons. Xbox live offers movies, music, and avatar items.Everything you buy on xbox live is saved in your download history. So even if you delete it to make room in your hard drive, it is available to be downloaded again.Personally, I find xbox points to be a great investment that allows me to unlock the games I purchased for many additional hours of play. For your entertainment dollars, expanding your favorite games is winning proposition.
I purchased a new remote but the 0 button did not work out of the box. I called the tech support and we remapped the 0 button and found the remote to be defective. I then order a replacement and found the menu key to defective. There were other keys on the remote that would not work unless you pressed them firmly. I think this is a good product but the remote is not a high quality product. The remote should work out of the box!!!
The Kinston Data Traveler is sure a good buy for 14 $. You should not think twice before taking it.
I received the Canon PowerShot SD30 as a Christmas present and have loved it ever since. It's my first digital camera and it's so user-friendly that I was able to use it right out of the box. The picture quality is great too.PS ~ The purple is even more fabulous is person. =)
This is the second of these stands I have purchased because I just love how it folds up so thin and I can slip it into my bag. It has foam cushioning on the base so you don't scratch anything you put it on. The upright piece can adjust to almost any angle you need it to and the notches on the feet keep your iPad nice and stable. Since it is light, just plastic, it does need a stable surface to sit on - not so good for lying in bed and using. I got mine because I like it as a docking station next to my computer while charging it up - never did get the Apple charging stand to work with the iPad2!
The Eton E5 has the worst user interface I have ever encountered. Compared to my now defunct older Grundig, the E5 is inferior in every way except useless complexity. There is nothing intuitive about it, yet the Owners Manual is incomplete.The stepped volume control is too small, hard to find in the dark, and the 'steps' are too large, making it often impossible to set the desired volume. If they can provide a rotary control for 'tuning', why not one for volume?Having the ability to store 700 (!) presets is silly, and contributes to the irritating nature of the E5. The buttons F1 thru F7 alternate between SW band selection and station presets....depending on the position of another toggle switch they call 'page/time'. The station-seek buttons may or may not work, again depending on the setting of the 'page/time' toggle.Setting of the alarm function is laborious; I have never figured out how to set the day-of-the-week, so my radio remains off by two days. The owners manual has no instruction on this, and an email to the manufacturer support website was not answered.I have found the FM selectivity to be poor - the seek function stops at every signal no matter how weak. The graphic design of the LCD screen is third rate....consisting of spidery etch-a-sketch quality lettering and tiny alarm symbols located in the shadowed upper margin.However good the electronics may be, I find the E5 to be a user-hostile product!
The price was right (compared to some other cases being sold at Apple store.) Plenty of room for the computer with nice touches like an outside sleeve, inside sleeve, padded shoulder strap. Very attractive looking too. Great protection, I recommend it.
First off: If you're looking for something spectacular, filling your head with amazing sounds, these speakers aren't for you.Does that mean they're bad? Absolutely not.I'm a solo recording artist, and love listening to music. I game on occasion, and watch movies all on my desktop machine. These speakers won't work as cheap monitors for recording (I've got a nice set of Audio-Technica cans for that), but they WILL work for casual media consumption (read: Your average guy who wants 5.1 surround). The sound isn't colored too much, unless you activate the Matrix feature. Overall, things sound pretty tight, and the subwoofer doesn't get muddy as long as you're seeking a well balanced sound.The volume control is nice and smooth. Also, those who complain about shorter speaker cables must have a pretty stretched-out setup; I had no problems with cable length, and still have plenty of slack.The mounting options are equally good, especially the center mounted speaker.My biggest gripe is the waste called matrix mode; it really isn't that useful, and is more a gimmick than anything else. To my ears, it sounds more like a stereo widener than anything else, passing extreme left and right channels to the rear speakers instead. Still, I didn't buy it for the feature, so it's a minor gripe regardless.Another minor gripe I have is that the volume control remote is hard-wired to the sub; my previous speakers (some old Creative 4.1 setup) had a removable connector, which made transportation a little easier.
I like this bag (the SS 200) and just bought one.About the only complaint I have is that you don't have a lot of options for the configuration of the main space in the bag. Basically you're stuck puting the camera in face down when the bag is swung around in front of you, which puts it on its side when the bag is on your back, and it tends to sag down towards the bottom of the bag at an angle and really is not well supported.I would much rather put the camera in so that the lens is pointed to the left when the bag is in front and pointing up when on my back. I may try to replace the current main compartment guts with some alternative foam that lets me do this.This bag is plenty large enough for a Nikon D300 with the "standard" 18-200 VR lens. In fact a D3 or the D300 with the battery grip would actually fit a bit better I think.
I bought this speaker set to replace an old one that was dying, as well as to upgrade to surround sound.The sound quality is pretty good. It's not audiophile-level quality, but is better than I expected in this price range. I also like the control pod, which is a must in a modern speaker set. The pod also has a headphone jack, but I end up using the one on the computer itself. If I'm playing a game and have it configured for 5.1, the center channel doesn't get mixed into the stereo that the headphones use. If I plug into the computer directly, it mixes the center channel into both L and R.Cables are plenty long enough for my use, which is a desktop speaker system. I would not use this for a TV unless it were in a small space. Besides, you're better off with a real audio receiver and speakers in that case.It does NOT have a digital audio input. It does, however, include three stereo cables (front L/R, read L/R, and center/sub). So you would be hard-pressed to find something other than a computer to plug this in to.Even with the minor nits to pick I give this five stars, simply because I bought it for a specific purpose and it excels at that purpose.
Very good plugs easy too use and they are monster as always a little expensive but worth the extra $.
well i bought this cable because i didnt want to spend 20 to 50 bucks for one at walmart or best buy. i have been using it for about a month now and havent had any problems at all. 5 bucks including shipping is much beter than 20 any day
I was very pleased to be able to find a lamp for my very old 8mm film projector. This item was an exact replacement and worked perfectly.
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!
I've bought several of these wireless headphones because I enjoy walking around and/or lying in bed while listening to TV. Compared to other headphones, the sound quality is fine. But the reason I keep buying them is because they break too easily. I call it my quarterly tax for listening in comfort.
We bought this for an extra DVD player in our master bedroom. We really liked the price & compact size & it worked good when we got it home. But it lasted a whopping 2 months before the sound croaked. We probably played a total of 3 DVD's on it. Fortunately, we were able to return the item for the full cost & buy a different brand for a bit more money.I would definately recommend looking for a better brand DVD player rather than this one. You will have to spend a bit more but it would probably be worth it, knowing the trouble we have had with this one.
I have been very happy with the service provided by Amazon and the product, the RF20 and Power Blaster. Everything worked as advertised but One Major Caution. I had Two locations that I wanted to use the RF20 and Power Blaster within the confines of my home. One upstairs in the media room and one downstairs in the family room. Problem, the RF Signal from either location controls the other unit. Therefore, I had to disconnect one unit and use it only as an IR controler, thus requiring visual access to the components. I should have known better, but now I have a second unit that is only 1/2 what I wanted. To overcome this, you need to go to a much more expensive RF controler, about $300 to permit frequency adjustments. Great product for a single application. Thanks
I bought these and after putting on my first cable I noticed that the cables would NOT stay plugged in. The are too cheap and the plastic lever is not strong enough to hold them in. So I sent them back and got some others that work.
It's tough to find an inexpensive networked laser printer. Usually you can pick two of the three, or adding networking support or duplexing requires the purchase of an exotic add-on. This printer is a rare exception, and I don't regret my purchase at all.It dutifully waits, connected to my router, and operates quickly and prints cleanly when I throw a print job its way from computers of any operating system. The web interface is an unexpected bonus. This printer acts just like its grown up, more costly cousins without putting the hurt on my wallet.Despite inaccurate reports to the contrary, I have no problem printing duplexed from Mac OSX.
This product is hard to use, a piece of junk, and is not worth the 18.99 that they ask. When you connect your hard drive to it and connect it to your computer, it doesn't recognize that there is a hard drive connected to it. It would be much easer, and better in the long run to just buy the more expensive external hard drive enclosure, instead of looking to save a buck.
Really enjoy using this bag. I love the look and feel of the heavy-duty canvas, the strap is sturdy, the padding fits my D90 w/battery pack just fine, with room for accessories.
After reading reviews where people warned against giving Microsoft your credit card information I decided never to do that, so I decided to purchase points from Amazon. I was a bit apprehensive after reading several reviews about codes taking over 24 hours to arrive, being invalid, never arriving at all, etc., but I took the plunge. I have since purchased 4000 and 1600 OGC points and had no problems. I was able to access the redeem code immediately upon concluding the transaction, input it into the Xbox, and was instantly able to use said points.
This remote fits in my hand very well. It was easy to set up. I really like the activities - one button to turn on and source all components. Good news all those little "seldom used" buttons on other remotes are all programmed in. One can also reassign the locations of the individual buttons. I would rate high marks in all of these regards. Especially since I did away with 6 other separate remotes.The downside is two fold: (1) the charging cradle is a very poor design. I need to put a book on top of the remote to hold it down in the cradle. (2) The buttons on the remote are very poor. They do not hold up. About 6 months into the remote the volume buttons stopped working. Every month since, another and then another button stopped working. Even trying to only use a very light touch does not seem to prevent the button from breaking.
The Good:Excellent interface. A monkey could learn to operate it. It took me longer, but I've got it mastered now.Excellent design.Very light. Perfect for running at the gym and lifting while listening to it.Much sturdier than Creative's powder puff players.Excellent sound qualityThe Bad:No ogg support.Slightly subpar headphones.No FM. I could care less since FM radio is a wasteland but you might want it in spite of that fact.The Ugly:Janice Gryffloch, George Bush, Sandra Bernhardt and George the Animal Steele. Oh, wait, Steele is kinda cute.
Wow this is a great external hard drive, 160GB, USB 1.1 and 2.0, works best on computers with USB 2.0 ports. As fast or faster then my internal hard drives, great solution for backing up information and for storing huge music and movie files. Very easy setup (just plug it in) pre formatted. Also very very quiet. Things to improve -- none I can think of
I bought this because I LOVE 5 disc carousel DVD players. For the life of me I don't understand anybody that prefers a single disc tray that limits you to one disc at a time, making you go over and take each and every disc out and load up another one if you want to change what you are watching. And for catching up on a season of a TV show on DVD, nothing could be more convenient!This Pioneer player has performed flawlessly for over 8 years now, never requiring any maintenance. I did run a dust removing disc through it a handful of times over those years but it never seemed to need it. And it played anything on digital disc format that I put in it (save for Blu-Rays).I normally hate Pioneer products, but this one was a first rate winner for me. Sadly (in a way), I'm upgrading to Blu-Ray. So now, if they would only put out it's equal in a Blu-Ray version!!!
The charger fell apart within two weeks of having the product. The silver part that plugs into the USB came out of the black part. Not a happy camper.
Although the Yamaha did not work and I had to return it, Discount Jungle returned my phone calls and emails immediately with excellent customer service. Greatly appreciated. They've got my future business.
I like the versility the lens cover affords me it making special shots in various lighting conditions.Works fine for me.
I've stopped buying the actual cards in stores in favor of buying through Amazon.The lack of tax and card activation saves me, on average, about four dollars every purchase.Plus, I don't have to worry about loosing the card before I add the points to my Live account, I don't have to travel to a store, and I'm cutting back on paper waste.If you're like me and don't wish to add a credit card to your Xbox live account for fear of theft, buying the points here is the way to go.
I recently bought this hard drive enclosure to put together my first external HD. I paired with a Maxtor 80GB ATA hard drive. The enclosure is fairly compact, has an aluminum body with silver-painted plastic end caps. It comes with a silver-painted attachment so it can be stored vertically (on it's side). The newer version of this HD enclosure (which is the one I got) has an On/Off slider switch. The aluminum shell does an excellent job in dissipating the heat from the hard drive: I've kept the drive running all week and the aluminum body only got slightly warm, never hot. The drive status lights are neon-like blue (for standby mode) and neon-like red (for write mode). The kit includes 1 USB cable, 1 Firewire cable (6 pin to 6 pin) and AC power cable.Installation was so easy: Removing 2 screws on one end will allow the aluminum shell to slide away, exposing the metal tray that has the controller board. The hard drive is attached to that tray using the included 4 metal screws with plastic shock-absorbing anchors. There's a small power cable and a data ribbon cable to hook up the hard drive to the controller. Slide the metal tray with hard drive into the aluminum shell, then cover it with the end cap and secure it with the 2 screws. Done.I hooked it up to my iMac using the firewire cable and the drive was instantly recognized by the OS, ready to be formatted. This is an excellent drive enclosure. I think it's one of the best looking 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure with dual connections for Firewire and USB 2.0. It's a steal at Amazon for only $45.
With 256 MB and larger memory sticks, this doubles as a camcorder. The only issue is that the zoom does not work during video capture. Video is high quality. Much better than analog camcorder to digital conversion. Small size means it fits in a pocket.
perfect kit for my tool box in the service van at work. Just the right tools and well organized. Size really does matter when yoou have to lug into different homes all day long.
This was exactly what I wanted,which was a replacement for a binocular strap that broke. It was shipped right away. No problems.
I have been using the iPod mini for a week now and must say it is a great product! The 4 GB capacity is fine for me. I can't fit my entire music collection but having 100 of my favorite CDs in something so small and light is awesome. The user interface is very intuitive. You almost don't need a user manual. It came with iTunes which is by far the best program I have used to manage my music collection.The iPod has one flaw though. The iPod inserts a sub second gap between songs. This isn't noticeable unless multiple tracks are intended to blend together, as in a live recording. The iPod should be smart enough to queue the next song in memory without adding a glitch. This is a firmware problem and has nothing to do with the way the music is copied from the CD. When the music is played with iTunes from the computer there is no problem. I understand other media players have similar problems so iPod is still ahead of the rest.
I wanted to give this device 5 star, but there are a couple of things that is not 100 percent perfect. But this is the best device for the money. I have a Droid X, and I wanted something to stream music through the Bluetooth and not have a wire you have to connect and disconnect. This works really well.Setup is very simply, pairing was real easy, other stated you have to enter the code while pairing the device, it never ask me for a code it just paired.After pairing, the streaming works real well, like other have stated the audio while streaming is a lot lower than if you were listening to a FM radio station, CD. Since I wanted to be able to stream music and was not really as interested in the phone function. But when I tried the speaker phone is when I had a problem. When I was talking the other person said they could either not hear me or it would lose 3 or 4 whole words out of a sentence, and when they could hear me they said the voice was distorted. I E-mailed the company the next day I got an E-Mail and said that it was defective and they were sending out a replacement. I got another E-mail the same day that the replacement was being sent and they were including postage for the return shipping. I had the replacement in 3 days. There customer service is five stars all around.I paired the replacement up and it streamed just fine, had a friend call me and they said it sounds pretty good. The only real problem I have is that when you press the off hook button to make a call, over half the time it does not go to voice command, to make a call, if I press it again it will start my music playing I have stored on the phone. That is annoying but it could be a Droid X thing not sure. If you receive a call that works great, just press the off hook button and the calls come through you car speakers and even with my heater fan running everyone can hear me well enough to have a conversation without much of a problem. The second complaint is the low audio while streaming, it not that bad but if you hit a memory button and chance radio stations it will blow you out of the car. One other small thing, and I read where other people have noted this, is it does pop once in a while streaming music, I finally determined it mainly happens when you apply the brakes, but honestly it really not that much of a big deal.This is the best F.M transmitter I have used, and let me note one more time their customer service is 5 stars, I would buy it again.
A great cable for the price. It is sheilded and performs with no delay. Conforms to every type of digital audio type I have tried and sends a complete HD video signal.
ok.... I read all the reviews and went into the web page of the company before ordering this product and I have a few things to comment on.1. The color is exactly as it looks, a powder like baby blue color, very nice, feminine and still classy enough to take to work, good job!2. I am able to fit all of my gadgets inside, lap top, kindle, cords (4 of them), cel, pens, agenda, notebooks, external hard drive, thumb sticks, sleeve, light, earphones, mouse, paper clips of all sizes and design including the butterfly, and still have space left for a few more gadgets... the space is perfect.3. is light, not to heavy, I usually use the wheels and they are very high quality and durable, easy to unzip and just carry the bag, I have not use this feature more than twice, but still love the fact that I can.4. Is not a nylon bag so I did not expected the bag to be too malleable, but is soft enough, you can move in things in and out easily.5. Someone mention that the bag was too big to fit in the aisle of an airplane, but the size is exact for a 17" lap top, probably if you are concern about this you should go for the vertical version.Now let see the other side of the coin1. The area design for the lap top is too wide, they can improve this, what I am doing is using a sleeve and beside it I store folders and other paper things. Easy solution.2. I read it was very hard.... not.... it is leather, not soft but is not plastic hard....3. It looks of quality and very well made but, and here is where the star came out, a few weeks using it, and you can say is my fault for not checking the bag inside and out, at the very bottom the seems are not saw together right, they are kind of lopsided, I did not want to go to the hassle of the change and you can barely see it.... bu then again, this is supposed to be a high quality product, they should not have send a product with this kind of defect.But still I believe is an excellent product for the price, and is girly!!!! we might use our brains and work our ass off but we love to be women!!! thank you for helping us celebrate that.
It's got a great feel and weight to it, and the wireless USB connector clicks right into the mouse for storage which is great. The battery turns off automatically when the receiver is sotred in it and the battery turns back on when you eject the receiver back out for use; VERY Convenient.To be honest I didn't really care for the software and programmable buttons, finding that the mouse works flawlessly as expected just plugging it right in and letting windows do the work.
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.
I had four rooms that showed signal of low to fair and regularly had speeds below the max of 54mbps. After installing these antennas in my WRT54GS 3 of the 4 rooms improved such that they receive good to excellent signal quality and maintain the highest rated speed.My only regret is the one room that wasn't improved much was the room I was hoping to improve the most. To be fair, there's a lot of walls and other objects between there and the router so I can't fault the antenna. I'll have to look at some other mechanism for that room: relocate the router, external antenna attachment, or range extender.
This is the perfect camera case for my camera, not too big, just the right size. It has room for an extra memory card and batteries too as well as great protection for my camera.
i've been testing it for 1 week and this product is not bringing good results. it just doesn't work. it doesn't recharge anything. i think i'll return it if it keep not working!is very big!
This case arrived from the shipper amazingly fast. It is well made and does exactly what I needed. Only one (very minor) problem cropped up; I use CompactFlash cards, and have one older 340MB Microdrive, which is a bit thicker than most CF cards. If I load that card in the case, I can't fill the opposite side with a CF card or the holder won't close.I can't imagine this will affect many people, but it is worth knowing.
The photo clarity on this frame is great, and the wide viewing angle is a big plus! I am also impressed with the quality of the frame and stand - it is sturdy and elegant. We gave it to my mom after loading up a CF card with photos of all the kids & grandkids in the family. So as soon as she plugged it in she was greeted with hundreds of cherished photos!
Works as supposed to and I have seen no problems so far nor do I anticipate any issues going forward
This is the worst keyboard I've ever owned. I used it for a few minutes, and then tossed it in a pile:* The spacing of the keys is only a little less than a standard keyboard, but that's enough to make it too small, making the keys too close together, requiring too much concentration to avoid pressing an adjacent key. Typing on it just feels clumsy and flimsy.* The top of the spacebar is nearly flush with the bezel in front of it, so that when you press the spacebar with your thumb, the top of the spacebar goes below the bezel, smacking your thumb against the bezel, sometimes preventing the spacebar from going down far enough to actuate.* They tried to make the keytop markings Mac-compatible, by labeling some keys with Mac markings, in blue. Though they properly labeled a key as the Mac's Command key, to the left of the Alt key, with an Apple logo and the Command key cloverleaf symbol, the doofuses labeled what was supposed to be the Alt/Option key (Option being a Mac keyswitch term), as "Alt/alt".* The left to right order of the modifier keys is not Apple-standard--instead of Function, Control, Option, Command, the BenQ has it as Control, Function, Command, Alt (Option). This is disorienting, especially if you have to use a standard Apple layout keyboard every now and then too.
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.
Spent 90 minutes on the phone with perfectly nice tech guys before the truth came out: Range expander won't work with my BEFW11S4 router. Incredulous, I read off the back of the package that "the Wireless-G range Expander is compatible with both Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices" -- to which the tech replied that " 'devices' means cards, not routers." When I noted that was incredibly misleading, the tech acknowledged that yes, they've had a lot of complaints. Which raises the question: Are the Linksys marketing guys evil, or just dumb? Either way, it's pretty hard to recommend a product that doesn't work as advertised.
it looks old from outside but works the same as new ones. a good choice for this very low price.
i used these for wiring inside my computer, and they worked very well. They are priced well, and none broke as some reviewers stated. I noticed the package said not to open until ready for use, maybe they become brittle if exposed to air. Any way they were about 4 inches long, but worked well for my needs.
I have literally tried a dozen different earbud headphones for my new mp3 player...these are by FAR the best.The sealing ear-tips block out too much external sound and are expensive, the lesser earbuds are bulky, fat, ugly, and sound horrible.These are just the right combination...the seal in the ear really well, but don't block out important external sounds, they don't fall out of your ears, they are small and unobtrusive, and most importantly they have great sound! Not to mention, at this price they are about 1/3 the cost of comparable earbuds.Strongly recommend...I'm buying a second pair in case I lose the first...
I have had this product for about a month and I listen to my iPod in my car regularly. So far I have yet to have any problems with it. The sound quality is pretty good, and that is all that really matters to me. If the sound is down low, or in between songs, you can hear a light whirring sound from the tape in the machine, but if you listen to the music at a remotely audible level, you shouldn't notice it. All in all, I am satisfied with it!
I have owned a logitech fusion camera for two years. During that time, my camputer has crashed almost consistently when booting up. I have contacted Logitech numerous times; their e mail process is complicated; they do not address specific questions; and they cancel the inquiry after one attempt; it is necessary to renew the inquiry for the company to respond. The closest they came to providing a solution was a non solution; a complicated means of uninstalling and cleaning the computer of remaining hidden segments. I was then to install a supposedly updated driver, which never did work. One one occasion the company admitted the software has a problem they cannot resolve which may cause the computer to crash.I have attempted to contact the company by phone; they provide no 800 customer service number; it is a local number, which will ring incessantly, then give voicemail excuses for extended wait times, one time as long as 30 minutes, at which point I just hung up.I would not buy another logitech product.
This product arrived in a timely fashion. It was never opened because it was purchased as a gift which turned out to be a duplicate. The return process is a NIGHTMARE. The directions are unclear and my first three emails were returned to me unanswered. Finally I got the authorization code to return the merchandise, but I am very unhappy with the restocking fee. I do a tremendous amount of online shopping and I will never order from Amazon again.
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.
The description sheet that was included in the plastic bag with the tubing listed some parts that were alleged to be included. They were not. There was only the tubing. I wrote to GE but did not receive a reply.Update: I received a reply from jascoproducts.com. They said I should return the product to Amazon (rather then them sending me the missing parts).
Ok i'll start by saying this I will give the cable 5 stars for the simple fact this isn't any issue with the cable , but in fact more of an issue with Onsale. they never inform you that this item is to be backordered, which I found out after 3 days and I noticed that my other 2 items that I ordered at the same time had shipped and this one did not, so I contacted Onsale and after over 3 hours they finally send me an e-mail saying it was backordered, so I try and cancel the item and get no response back! So I checked out the Onsale store and low and behold they are affiliated with Macmall who is notorious for taking peoples money on backordered items and not letting them know, so buyers beware I would recommend staying away from this seller. So now instead of hooking up my network I will have to wait maybe another 3-4 days for the new cable I ordered to get here, which is very unacceptable and very bad buisness practice.And by the way amazon is in the process of resolving this,but I figured I would let the everyone know the facts about this seller, it isn't the money which is chump change its more the fact that I now have to wait even longer for my product.
This was my fist foray into the digital camera arena, and what a wonderful surprise. I did much research before making the purchase, so I had an idea of what to expect for a low-end camera. I did not experience the ususal problems I had heard about with digitals: center in viewfinder not true to center of actual picture; color off; focus off, etc. The camera was purchased prior to a vacation in the desert and on a lake and the shots came out beautifully and quite crisp. The color was stunningly accurate and the shots perfectly focused - even the action shots. The menu is easy to understand and the camera easy to program. The minuses: indoor shots needing flash are trickier; many have come out either too bright or too dark; and the LED screen presents a much smaller picture than other digitals do. Additionally, the LED does not have good contrast, making it difficult to see details, despite the control functions for it. All in all, I am extremely happy with the finished photos and the camera itself.
work very well. lots cheaper than paying rental to cable company. deliver on time as quoted.I should purchase this product 2 year ago.
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.
If you want one that works don't buy this one !!!! Does not work !!! AVOID !!! No matter what I have done it does not work in any shape or form !!
Maybe the $100 HDMI cables might have slightly better quality--or even the $50 ones. But this under $6 cable works just fine in my system. I also have noted that most reviews I've read agree with me. The expensive HDMI cables simply aren't worth the price.
I predict this lens will be spending a lot of time on my camera.Only cons is that the motor is a bit noisy... other than that... I love it, it even comes with a lens hood!
Good piece of equipment if the stations in your region are well distributed. In highways it is perfect.
The device lites up but it doesnt transmit. I tried different audio configurations (senders/receivers) but it just dont work at all.
This is 2nd seinheiser item I have bought from amazon after wireless headphone and so far my experience has been amazing with this outstanding product. This earphone gives me equal performance at both min and max sound level. They comfortably fit in my ear. One drawaback (which is not there in my case) may be that it may not fit people with smaller ear. I am using it as a replacement for my mp3 earphone which used to supress some high frequencies. I would suggest users to fit the earphones in ear properly to get optimum output.
Despite this item's low rating, I bought one because it was so cheap. I figured for $2, what did I have to lose?I've been using it now for over 2 years without a problem. It reads a variety of cards, SD and SDHC, even the micro SDHC adapter card I have to use with my cell phone. What I like best about this drive is that it's very versatile and compatible with everything I've thrown at it. My laptop reads SD cards but, because it's older, it won't read certain SDHC cards. No problem ~ I just pop the card in this reader and use it as a flash drive via USB.Some of the previous reviews complain about the flimsiness of the product. Come on, it's a hollow case that holds one SD card. What else do you expect? I've been using this since 2009, taking it to work and back, without incident. It works on both my laptop (Windows Vista) and netbook (Windows XP) and with all four SD/SDHC cards I have.I would definitely recommend this for anyone needing an inexpensive card reader.
Portable, compact, and was very reliable, until it suddently stopped working, EXACTLY one year after i bought it. But, im probably going to end up buying this one again, because it was great and cheap. But i guess you get what you pay for.
Pantone huey Pro MEU113On its face, one would believe based on PANTONE being an Industry Standard with regard to accurate color proofing and reproduction, any device they chose to market should be reliable - such is NOT the case with the PANTONE hueyPRO. Ideally this unit would be the perfect solution for most people looking for accurate color calibration on a budget, and still having the illusion of reliability based on the PANTONE reputation, but such was not the case.The device itself is quite simple to setup physically, it has a small footprint on one's desktop (which is a plus) and the software installation and setup is fairly straightforward, so I was able to run that first calibration in just a few minutes after unpacking the device - sadly the first calibration resulted in a very noticeable green cast to my screen. Accepting the possibility of human error on my part, I went over the whole installation process again step by step, attempted a second calibration and again was rewarded with the same green cast. I checked to make sure I had the most recent software version for this model (which I did) and also made absolutely sure there were no system software conflicts listed on the PANTONE site (and there were none) - given the possibility there was some undocumented procedure, and also the fact the hueyPRO comes with a one-year warranty I contacted their Customer Service/Support Center for assistance, because as it was, the default, generic monitor profile that comes with the computer was more accurate than the hueyPRO, and I could 'eyeball' a better calibration than that which resulted from using the device enhanced calibration of the hueyPRO.Initially Customer Service answered my query within a timely fashion and offered a replacement unit FREE of charge, which at the time I thought that was quite impressive, but have since come to find is nothing more than a placative measure - although a replacement unit was promised quickly, it took over a week to arrive and after using the provided software that came with the second unit, to remove the installed software of the first unit, restarting the computer and then reinstalling the software yet again from this new disk, I was again rewarded for all my efforts and patience with yet another green cast calibration! In contacting PANTONE yet again, they were not so quick in their replies this time, and as I waited I did a bit of research on the Internet regarding this "green cast" associated with the "hueyPRO" and found many numerous incidents of this problem and that most of these had no resolution - when finally PANTONE Customer Service did respond, they made a lame conciliatory offer to replace the second flawed unit with a more costly unit (ColorMunki) but at a reduced price to make up for my troubles; the offer looked good at first, but when you factored in the cost of what I was out already for the original first unit, and added the; "reduced price" to that, I would end up actually spending MORE for the ColorMunki that was offered as opposed to having bought it outright to start with! Since I originally wanted accurate color calibration for less than $100, being made an offer of something that would end up costing me over $200 was NOT a solution, so I politely declined - another ten days pass even though I was promised a timely alternative solution, and when that "solution" was finally forthcoming, it was first prefaced by a very lame, conditional excuse alleging that 2% of all the hueyPRO units are defective, but I find it rather odd you can buy one from a reseller and have that one be defective and that would just be the simple 'luck of the draw' - BUT, to get a second unit randomly pulled from PANTONE warehouse stock to also be similarly flawed is much higher than their alleged 2% odds - I told them that I believed their percentages to be skewed and that we could prove that fact by sending me a third unit and should it also prove to have the same green cast, then we (PANTONE and myself) would both know the truth of the matter - no unit was ever forthcoming...I have since returned the original unit to the reseller for a full refund minus the 15% it cost me to ship it back to them - they were very nice about taking the unit back and refunding my money in a timely fashion - so kudos to Amazon.com and GizmosForLife and with regard to PANTONE - well all I can say is the one-year warranty isn't worth the paper it is written on, their Customer Service and Support is abysmal and non-responsive and their reputation is now questionable - I should have saved up the extra money and purchased the ColorVision Spyder and I would advise anyone considering buying a hueyPRO to do the same!So - currently, a month after my original need for accurate color calibration, I have wasted a tremendous amount of time dealing with PANTONE to no resolution, I still don't have a color calibration device, AND I have LESS money towards attaining that device than I started with originally - Thanks PANTONE!
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It's just a cable, and it works as it should. I bought for my Western Digital My TV Live HD Media Player. The HDMI cables stocked locally in the stores start at around $20, so I was happy with price. Thanks much.
LAMENTABLY ON HAVING UNCOVERED THE BOX TV , ME NOTICE THAT I COME WITH THE TORN(BROKEN) BASE, I HOPE THAT WERE RE-PUTTING ME THE BASE, I ATACH PHOTOS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE FACT, WAIT FOR HER,YOU RESPONSE SOON, PLASE TO SEND THE REPLACEMENT T.V. BASE, IT TO THE SAME SHIPING ADDRESS.DUE TO THIS DISADVANTAGE, CANNOT DO ANY QUALIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT TO HER FOR THE PRESENT, UNTIL THE DESCRIBED PROBLEM IS RESOLVED.
This is compatible with roadrunner internet from time warner. I have had no problems with it and use the internet all over my house.
My radio worked fairly well for about a year. The main problem was that the display was hardly visible in the car during daylight hours. You could see it fine after dark.Now, however there is NO display on my unit. The radio still plays, but you can no longer use the menu or change settings since there is no longer a visible display. You also have no way of knowing what station you are listening to unless the DJ identifies it. I will now have to replace this radio with a different brand. SIRIUS is great but this receiver was not.
Shipped and received quickly. A real plus not having to remove and install the mount from car to car.
I purchased this smartmedia reader in a combo with my new FinePix 2800 Zoom camera (which comes with a FujiFilm 16MB smartmedia card). I have used the USB reader repeatedly with no problems, but have not yet tried other card sizes or different brands.Setup was easy with Windows XP and did not require the included software for the drivers. My camera was bundled with the FinePixViewer software for downloading and minor editing of the pictures from my digital camera - but it also loads wonderfully from the Lexar card-reader, AND saves batteries! Overall, wonderful.
I received this item the day after I ordered it (and i did not pay for expedited shipping ... this was just regular shipping) and I ordered in the afternoon!!! This arrived the next day which was about 3 days earlier than i expected since i had ordered on a Thursday. Awesome!!! Great quality too!
This is not a product for the audio savant in your life. It is a product that sorta gets the job done. It does work. Its just not entirely the sound that makes you feel like you are in the middle of the scene you are trying to get into. But for the price range, you really cant complain. So because of the ridiculously cheap price, you have to give it a 5 star. Just dont expect it to compete with the really expensive sound systems that are worth the "movie" experience, and cost you and arm and a leg.
I work for a company that test various electronic components for Electro-Mechanical Compliance. As part of this testing we use a wide variety of cables including fiber-optic.Instead of going through the cycle of bundling them up and securing these cables with tie-wraps, I discovered this gem of a product that we can attach to any flat surface. We are able to hang the various cables and harnesses to keep them organized and out of harms way.This product is quick and easy to install, with the double sided tape clearly labeled and the bundlers also well marked as to where the tape should be applied.Included with the 2-piece package is an extra piece of double sided tape should one wish to hang one of the bundlers in a new location. The used tape is supposed to come off the surface with ease, but have not made that effort yet.
I bought a pair of these about two years ago. During use at work and flying they worked great. They even include an airplane headphone jack adapter.However, the ear enclosures are hinged so they can flip and fold into the head band, and fit into an included vinyl bag for storage. After approximately one year of use the plastic hinges became brittle and broke off one of the ear enclosures making the headset useless.Beware, you get what you pay for.
The carrying case holds my Garmin nicely and help protect it when not in use. The shipping was fast. Good experience.
This is such a good deal! the current amazon price is around a hundred dollars, and they used to sell new at best buy for 200! now i have owned these about six months and i just want to say that these are amazing. They sound great, their highs are crisp clear and Dynamically Balanced as the name suggests. the lows are low accurate, yet booming. they are heavy and well built. now the build is cookie cuter but THESE AND ALL OTHER POLK PRODUCTS ARE HIGH QUALITY, dont let any one tell you other wise. they are capable of bi-amplification another great feature. the binding posts are big enough to handle 8 gauge wire and are very sturdy. they also have exceptionally sturdy wall bracketing built in. one down side is that is if your a audiophile and believe that the tweeter should be eye level these pose a slight problem the tweeter on these is in the bottom, so they would have to be place higher. now this still gets a five star because this isnt even that big of a deal. so over all these are well built and sound amazing and are way under priced.
Have two of these printers. Both began creasing the center of paper after a short period of use. Creases got worse and they started to jam. Went to Brother online tech support. Was told to use other paper. Emailed back that I used high quality paper but was told that was the cause. Not so. This seems to be a common problem with this printer and Brother will not acknowledge. Past Brother printers work great. Not sure I will try another Brother.
Worked perfectly in my 2002 Explorer. No interference at all. Plenty of length to go to the rear of the Truck
if you want a stronger flash than the sb-400 without breaking the bank, this is it. get it soon, as nikon will be replacing it with the newer sb-700 which will cost more.
This filter is American which made me happy! Presents a good quality and offers good performance. UV filter is essential to protect the camera (lens).
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
(1) I initially got this for my phone. I have Slacker Radio on my phone so when I'm hangng with friends we can all enjoy the tunes, whether I'm at the laundrymat or playing bocce ball on a park lawn, I have streaming music, mp3 or FM radio. It's nice on the phone, but...(2) but then I plugged it into my sony mp3 player and my droid (nexus 7) tablet and man it exploded with great sound!(3) At first I didn't understand the "passive sound" others spoke about but I do now: it's when you have the speaker's ower off and the power is derived from the device itself. Nice... really really nice!! Not too loud, but ld enough. If you need more volume, just slide the power button to ON and the sound fills a 17' x 15' room beautifully!(4) The volume depends on your device's internal amp as well. This sounds great using my sony mp3 player and tablet because they have such powerful amps. GREAT to take along anywhere you want ambient music.
This backpack is on my back at every game and through every airport terminal. The design is great and versatile, letting me put it over my neck and securing it with the smaller strap or just throwing it over the left shoulder, in which case the smaller strap is particularly important. It lets you shift the load to save your shoulders. If you're a bustier woman, you would want to wear on your shoulder especially.I carry my 70-200 VR lens in horizontally with the camera and 50mm lens above it and the flash and wide angle lens below it. In the top, I jam in a cleaning kit and tripod foot for the lens plus spare batteries. Inside, I have 6+ memory cards in their plastic cases, and on the outside, I keep my press pass, white balance card, and AA batteries for the flash.I'm planning on getting the true backpack style with two shoulder straps because of the big lens, but this one has done its job. My only problem was when I picked up the bag when it looked closed and had everything fall out. I wasn't planning on testing how well things could hand a 3' fall on concrete, and it could happen again since unlike a bag with handles, gravity isn't always in your favor. The clips are supposed to help with that, but more often than not, they get in the way. Now a triple check that the zippers are closed is in order. It could happen with any bag, though, particularly any backpack style. But for mobility, versatility, and from what I've been hearing from friends, style...this is the one!
After purchasing a TomTom One I noticed it has a feature for walk routes, I thought it would be something I would never use and didn't think twice about it.Well, it just shows you how wrong first impressions can be.I was recently on vacation in Los Angeles (South Pasadena to be exact) visiting filming locations from the first Halloween film (1978). I had researched all the info online then programmed the locations as "Favorites" into my TomTom One. This way I could quickly find an address I wanted to see rather than type out the city, street, and house number.Arriving in South Pasadena I realized alot of the filming locations were very close together. I decided to walk the route because it was a lot quicker avoiding traffic, street lights, one way streets...etc.. It was also nice to enjoy the California sunshine.Because I had used the TomTom Home Charger the night before in my hotel room my TomTom One had a full charge. This was very convenient because I could simply take the unit with me and have my entire route with all my favorites with me on foot. It was like having my very own tour guide telling me right where to go.Anyone who will be using their TomTom One outside a vehicle should look into this product.
I thought I could use this directly from mt laptop to the TV but it didnt work. You need a convertor to do so.
It is a good mouse and there is no problem about it. Thanks to amazon..
It fits my 17" MacBook Pro perfectly plus there's room for my external hard drive, iPods, extra cords, wireless mouse, digital camera, flash drives and whatever else I need along. The only downfall is that it's look doesn't compete with the function. It's a great bag but isn't really exciting looking.
I use this stand with both my original iPad and my iPad3. The stand folds up so I can take it on trips in my purse or briefcase. I used it for a Keynote Presentation last night hooked up to a powerpoint projector and it was really convenient. Buying one for my mom and each of my sisters for their birthdays. Great product!
I initially bought this machine to back up my VHS tapes onto DVD, but I've found out (the hard way) that this machine does not have timebase correction. Meaning, if you record an old tape that has small, almost unnoticeable, split-second "jumps" in it, the signal will either be lost, or there will be a sound dropout where the "jump" is. Thus, I have had to transfer them from VHS to DV, then from DV to DVD, to get the kind of quality I was hoping for.Also, on some discs I recorded on, the machine shut off after a few minutes. This only happened when I pushed the record button a certain number of times to make it record a certain length. When I tried to play them again it said "disc contains unknown data - press OK to eject." Sheesh! (At least the discs I used were less than $1 each.)For the reasons above, once I get the chance, I am selling this machine. Once I have done that, I'll use the money to invest in a Panasonic DMR-E80H ... now THAT's a model that has enough good reviews (esp. on Amazon) to convince me of its brilliance.
I recieve it in very short period of time. And I am satistifed with the product. Thanks,
I finally have a way to download my pics from my camera to my mac! So simple!! Works great!
I have been looking for a replacement for my Ipod for a few months since it broke down. I was interested in the other PVP's for their video capability but was reluctant to buy them because of their huge sizes.I bought the Archos one night after reading about it in an article and reading the other reviews here. I am glad that I did. It is only 20 gig but cost only a fraction more than a Ipod with the same size harddrive.The Gmini 400 plays mp3 well and sounds great. The screen, although small is one of the clearest screen I've seen. Photos is clear and videos is smooth and colorfull. It is so amazing that I could read the subtitles in most movies' and animes' as long as the font is not really small.The games so far is not really worth mentioning. It could play games but they are of the games for phones variety.One thing that needs to be mentioned is that the software to convert videos does not sync the sound with the video properly. Sound always came a second ahead of video. Exp..you hear someone talk before you see the mouth move. This problem was solved by downloading the newest pocketDivx which have a setting already set for the Gmini 400. The program is free and has more functions than the one that came with the Gmini. The link is http://divx.ppccool.com/Within the week that I recieved my player, I have shown it to a few of my coworkers and 3 of them decided that they wanted to buy one on the spot. One of them already owns a Ipod that he loves.If you only need to play music, the ipod is better and easier to use but if you want a swiss army knife of portable entertainment that works well and is about the size of an Ipod then this is the perfect solution.
Buying from amazon made it easy, especially with the super saver discount on shipping. The product I am using is great and works well, just as I expected it too. Other hard drives would have to be plugged in, but for this, since it is a USB external, is makes it a lot easier for me to have it around because you would just plug it to your computer. It saves space and matches with my Toshiba laptop too! It's an awesome product.
I picked this headset over many other options for the price and comfortable, secure fit they advertise along with "premium sound and superior bass"If you like listening to all your music filtered through a tin can - these are for you.there is little to NO bass and the earbuds fallout with great ease. Makes for a great time at the gym if you like messing with your overpriced headset and not working out... DO NOT BUY and if you do want to buy them - you can have mine since i can't return them now....
This is a very good camera with many nice features! The only con i found is that the menu is very big and it kind of hinder the pictures when trying to take a look of them!
my sister and i always wanted to watch a movie together on the laptop but there was only one hole for a headphone so i got this. it worked great and i'm still using it after a half year and it's cheap! so i would recommend to everyone who shares headphones
I am very satisfied with this purchase.It is what I expected and more..!!!! Easy to storage and carry , cute design and really works.
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.
I have been using a pair of SE530 for 6 month now I here is my opinion:Fit: I am using plastic sleeves. They fit very comfortably in my ears and I can keep them in for an hour or longer with no discomfort at all. I commute to work on a train and sometimes after I finish listening to the music I do not take them off, just to keep the surrounding noise down. I have used the foam sleeves at first and they are also good but a bit more hassle to put in, though they provided even better sound isolation.Sound Quality. My previous pair was Shure E2c and the sound quality for this pair is noticeably better. The bass is very clean and tight, powerful but not overwhelming. The midrange is simply amazing. The treble is more pronounced then on e2c but not as crisp as I would like though, it sounds a bit screechy sometimes. (It could also be a music source issue). Overall the sound is excellent, probably as good if not bettersounding than my pair of floorstanding phase technology speakers. I use them mostly with my IRiver H120 player, and with these earphones I almost always keep the equalizer on the normal, flat setting - the sound is so balanced, it needs no adjustment. Also the headphones are very efficient, you don't need to crank up a volume much, I guess your battery will last longer, too.Build quality. This is the area I am the least satisfied with. I had problem with the cord on my E2c, connection near the plug broke after about 1-1.5 year of use, I have been repairing it a few times by soldering a different (Sony) cord to them. So this time I was careful to buy from the authorized dealer (Amazon, not Electronica Direct) to make sure I have full two year warranty. The original set I ordered from Amazon came defective, one of the earphones had a sound breaking up intermittently, it looked like a cord problem where it enters the earphone. Amazon handled this great, they shipped replacement right away after I called and the second set had no problems. But I will not be surprised if the cord problem happens again. Unfortunately the cord Shure uses with their headphones is quite stiff and there are only a few individual strands in each wire which are relatively thick and not flexible themselves. (I know this as I had to re-solder the wires a few times on E2c). I think this makes it more likely to break and stiff cord is also not comfortable when handling. For comparison, Sony or Senheiser headphones use much more flexible and comfortable cords, I wish Shure used similar ones.Value: Are they a good value for the money? You have to decide for yourself. For me the money was not a big issue and I wanted the ultimate sound quality. Do they sound 4.5 times better than a $100 pair of E2c? I don't know, and how do you compare the sound quality? It is very subjective. If you are on a budget I would be careful. Try to listen to them before buying if you can, $450 is quite a bit of money. I, personally would likely buy them again. Even if they last only 2 years (warranty period) that would be about $20 a month: i think it is worth for someone like me who uses them almost every day.Overall: I am giving them 4 stars (I would give 4.5 if I could) because of the cord quality concerns. Otherwise it is a great pair of headphones and if you have money to spend and demand excellent sound quality - they are for you.
The item description is very accurate with these binoculars, you cannot go wrong for the price on these here at Amazon. Also they come with carry case and strap. Rubber comp, easy focus wheel works well in one hand, lightweight and waterproof, I have had no fog or water issues with it while using in rainstorm. Would recommend to others to buy these anytime.
I am running 10.5.1 and Safari 304 hangs when accessing the internal web page. Firefox 30b1 has same issue. Spent over an hour with tech support (HIGHLY qualified agent; Called at 2am, they have 24hr support) and could not fix it.Tried Camino 153 and it works perfectly.Only nig is the LOUD fan noise ... May have to locate it in another room.ken
It was exactly what we were looking for and it not only arrived on time,but a day or so early!It also was considerably cheaper than anywhere else we looked.
This is a neat product which can do so many things at such a low price. It helped me to get to know EMF of all the appliances at my home and office, and I feel much more comfortable about the safety now. In addition their service is the best I have even seen.
I wasn't sure how this recorder would work but I absolutely LOVE it! I got it for ghost hunting, I haven't caught anything yet, but I'm sure I will. The playback is awesome and it is super easy to use!
This is the second Epson Stylus I have bought and it will be the last. Like many other reviewers have experienced, my printer died after about a year and half of light use. Prior to this model I owned a CX5200, which also died after about a year. I'm kicking myself for being naive enough to buy another Epson product. Needless to say I am moving on to another manufacturer.
B. Friedlander is right on some accounts:* The webcam DOES get hot for some odd reason.* The clip is MUCH, MUCH better than the previous modelThe design of the unit is typical of Logitech's world class designs.The performance of the device is wonderful.DO NOT INSTALL the software that comes with the CD! It's full of bloat and crap. Download the bare drivers off the Internet and it will work just fine!
I purchased these for my friend after his broke. I dont know much about headsets but from the reviews these seemed like the best for abour $100. He said they work great, and doesn't have any complaints. It's been 6 months and they work like the day I got them.
I'd say this is a great mouse, but the only cons about this product is that if you happen to accidentally shake/wiggle the usb. The green light on it starts blinking and will not stop blinking until you unplug it and plug it back in.
I have a habit of tearing up my earbuds. I jam them in my purse or pocket and end up damaging the wires. These are a really good pair of isolation earbuds for the price. I also listen to music with heavy bass, and these pick up the subtlest of sounds within the music even while I'm riding the train with crying babies and other outside noises. I am definitely going to buy another pair soon.
I was impressed with the good quality this very affordableplayer offers. The upconversion to High Def is good, its design and additional input for flash drives is a plus.The HDMI output delivers a crisp, clear signal and the remote is nicely designed. No draw backs with this great performing system.
I can store 500 songs now on my cellphone, great for the gym !!!!
The first camera I got started flashing the icon to clean the heads right the first time I used it. After cleaning the head I recorder about 55 minutes and when I tried to play back the video all I got was noise and a blue screen. I turned it off and after 20 minutes I tried to play the tape again and it played fine. I did another test again recording about 5o minutes and when I played back noise and blue screen again. I returned it for an exchange. The second camera suffered from the same symptoms, noise and blue screen after about 45-55 minutes of recording. Strange that after letting it off for about 15 minutes the tape played fine. This is not what I was expecting. I returned it also and will buy another brand
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.
I bought this product and I am very satified with the image...the built in microphone is of excellent quality, just make sure the settings are not max otherwise you will get the high pitched noise or static. I actually went ahead and bought 3 extra for friends..
We bought this item for our two year old daughter. She loved it, it's very cute and the buttons are easy for her to use. It quit working about a month after we bought it. The radio works fine but won't play cd's. At first the cd player would get stuck in the middle of a song and then it just quit reading them. The biggest waist of money! From what I've read about the other Disney Princess items, they all do the same thing. They just quit working. Save your money, buy something else!!!!
Alpen offers an amazing product. Short of getting a Zeiss level binocular, I think Alpen offers the best quality available and at a good price.
I bought the photosmart 7960 from Office Depot and spend over $300 doing so. 4 months later it broke down and no longer printed light magenta. After weeks of communication with HP they determined it needed to be replaced but that my warranty had expired! Evidently your 1 year warranty is actually a 4 month or less warranty! Oh they did offer to send me a "refurbished" printer at a cost of another $129 and I would have to send them my broken one at my expense.Needless to say they did not get another $129 of my money! So after 8 months without a printer trying to decide what to do I decided I had to buy another HP photosmart because I had well over $100 worth of ink I had purchased already. So I bought a new HP photosmart online for much cheaper then HP's refurbished one. Guess what? Yep, no light magenta on this one either!I'm not going to bother trying to get support from HP for this second one since they were of no help with the first one. My advise is DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER!!! HP does not stand behind their product, or at least not this printer. Don't you find it odd that 2 brand new printers would have the very same problem? I sure do! But I find it disgusting that HP does not stand behind their product.Beware, if you buy this printer your doing so at the risk of wasting a lot of time and money like I did.As for print quality, it's great! But using 3 ink cartridges at a cost of $30 or more a piece, it is a little cheaper to print them at your local store!
Following suggestions made by other purchasers, I used the earphone jack rather than the audio output on the TV. Loud commercials are reduced, but some still tend to sound louder than the regular programming.
256 mb of fast memory for anything, I love it.Bought it for my PocketPC and i can store hours of anything on itGreat priceBUY!
I really want to love this machine but when I hooked it up via component connectors the red color was missing, so everything looked blue. Regular AV connectors did not have this problem but I have a digital TV so I want to use component video connectors only. First I thought the component wires were faulty, so I returned the wires to Radio Shack and bought the Monster brand connectors. It did the same thing - blue pictures no matter which movies I played. So I thought my TV must be defective (it's a Syntax Olivia 27" brand new). But since returning a TV was a lot more troublesome, I decided to try a different DVD from a friend instead in case it was the DVD that was bad. I tried a Sony progressive DVD and the blue color was gone! Now i knew it was the Philip DVD's fault. I then bought another one of this DVD from my local Target store thinking that the same problem was highly unlikely to exist in both machines and boy was I wrong! The red color was again missing! It was so strange that this highly rated DVD could have an obvious color problems and nobody here mentioned it! I later returned the Philips and bought a new Sony with no problem whatsoever. Perhaps I ignored some essential steps in configuring the machine but I couldn't find out any such info in the manual. If anyone of you think I made a mistake in someway please let me know.
Excellent produce, very comfortable. Only issues would be having to remove the USB drive and putting it on the mouse to turn it off- no auto turnoff. Also, sometimes the battery isn't recognized so you have to replace the battery. Otherwise it works great- best for the price!
I bought these for stargazing and birdwatching. Very clear optics, no double vision, and bright viewing. Would definitely recommend these, though have to have a very steady arm if you want to stargaze with them.
The Dell Axim X51v handheld is a valuable purchase for the price. After many months using it, I just couldn't find any flaw I could complain of. It has a robust design yet it is lightweight. Easy file sync via Microsoft ActiveSync. Quick navigation through shortcut buttons available at the front bottom. Bluetooth incorporated that works well. Available slots for both Secure Digital and Compact Flash memory cards. Windows Mobile which is the most complete OS when it comes to PDAs, in my opinion.Of course that a minimum of prudence will keep your equipment working nicely and for a long time. Don't expect your PDA to shock resist if it falls from the third floor of an apartment building, if you try to run too many applications at the same time, if you install dubious software or if you tap the screen as if you were about to make a hole through it. This is just like any other computer. Be reasonable and careful and everything will be fine.I can reliably carry my eBooks, my agenda, my calendar, my address book, my dictionary and my notes anywhere without fearing loss or lack of energy. Highly recommended.
Simple is often best. This was allegedly a simple product, which I purchased to perform a simple task: play DVDs.It tends not to do that.Although it frequently ignores discs, and has a special affinity at not being able to play Disney products, especially the Studio Ghibli flicks they released and the Pie Rats of the Carob Bean trilogy, that's not the most critical problem.For a while I noticed this problem on the special features on children's films. Maybe a short film, maybe a fun activity for kids. You know, unrated material.Please enter password.The parental controls, however, are disabled.Please enter password.It doesn't accept the default.You know, on account of the parental controls being disabled.I'm the parent - I'm the parental control for my kids. I don't need a piece of poorly coded software determining what does or doesn't meet some programmer's - or disc creator's - idea of what is safe for my kids to watch. Especially when it is, you know, safe. Veggie Tales. Disney. Kids stuff.So I can use the password to set the parental controls, but even then, at the lowest-but-not-off setting, it asks and refuses to acknowledge the password I set or the default password.So why am I writing this, long after I gave it a quick one star, moaned and complained to Philips Customer Disservice, picked apart the software bugs in their website that prevented me from reporting it on the first try, ripped them apart in a survey because they wanted to know how my experience using their website went, and figured that was more than enough time spent on such a useless, non-functioning product?I was just attempting to watch a brand new DVD on some nice, relaxing qigong. You know, an exercise video. Which is, conveniently, not rated G, PG, PG-13, R, or anything else. So... I get the STOP hand. And then I try to go around that, and I get the non-functioning password prompt. At least with most of the DVDs I can skip the opening few seconds of the movie and get them to play, but because this brings the password problem in for the entire DVD, not the features, it's useless.And no, it's not the DVD. It's running right now, attempting to help me relax, played on the PS2. Philips, I promise you one thing: you may have invented the CD, and I will continue to buy things based on that technology, but never will I purchase another product with your name on it. You've made a lifelong anti-Philips consumer out of me. Great job!Well, to be fair, it does play some DVDs some of the time. Curiously enough, most of the time it hangs up, it's on that FBI warning. Perhaps I could involve the FBI in this? Maybe I should give the field office a call each time it stops? It would probably be more productive than contacting the irresponsible, incompetent manufacturer.And, hey, maybe if I was lucky, they'd raid Philips and convince them to update the code on the product so it, you know, plays DVDs.
I initially had no interest in this product but I received it "free" with my sign-up for DirecTV just before Christmas 2007. After using it for two weeks, I really like its programming and the quality of the signal and NO COMMERCIALS! I look forward to football season and getting numerous game broadcasts from all over the nation!I installed it in my car using its built-in FM-transmitter function (I tune both my FM-radio and the Sirius FM-transmiiter to an unused station.) I initially mounted the Sirius antenna on the car roof with the antenna cable hanging down through my sunroof. I later moved the antenna to inside the car at the foward-most part of the dash just under the front windshield. After using it like this (with wires everywhere!), I am very pleased and have decided to sign-up for long-term Sirius service. I am now paying to have it professionally installed using a direct line-in to my factory radio (i.e. no more FM radio broadcasts). I never thought I'd pay for radio but I'm convinced it's worth it if you can afford it.
The replacement cord for the generation 1 Kindle arrived in excellent condition, in a timely manner and through an extremely easy transaction. The cord appeared to be brand new!
I read several previous reviews before I decided to give it a try and am very satisfied on the quality for the price. While I certainly am a Canon fan, some of the little add on accessories like this I usually look for third party because of their pricing. No complaints so far and the shipping was prompt.
Excellent product. Easy to set up. Simple operation. Good quallity sound. Excellent service from Amazon.
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.
I bought this flash for my son about 3 weeks ago. He is very happy with it. And, of course, the price I paid on amazon, nobody can beat it.
I bought this remote as a Christmas gift for my wife. She had constantly complained about how many remote controls there are for stuff in the house and how they never really controlled everything and didn't make sense. This remote is the coolest all singing all dancing useful gadget I have ever seen. My wife likes gadgets but not setting them up or having to monkey with them to get them to work. The Harmony hooks up to your PC and you go through an extremely easy Q&A; and BOOM! your done!You get one button ON for a boatload of personally preprogramed activities, like "Watch DVD" (turns on TV and puts to correct input, turns on stero to right input, turns on DVD player to right input), "Watch TV", "Listen to Music" or what ever you can think of. The remote even asks you if everything is set up right and tries to fix it if it isn't. Standard buttons like channel, volume, select "Ok", play, stop, etc. are hard on the face of the remote but there is a paged display where you can set up unique control functions to the device of your choice. If all else fails this remote can absorb the signal from another in order to be taught how to be programed. But the best thing of all, is one button turns everything off.I've used the crazy fancy plate size universal remotes before and they are not conducive for proper couch or chair laziness. For an all singing all dancing remote this one is the bomb. I feel this remote is so good that if you can't afford to buy it right away, save up to get it.
These are great for the price. I've had mine for over a year now and it's still working fine. I would definitely buy more of these in the future.
This case is as advertised, further supported by the preponderance of reviewers who rated it highly.I stuffed this case with a 750W Zalman PSU, 2 CrossfireX configured ATi Radeon 4830HD gfx cards, 4 HDDs, 2 DVD RW-ROMs, a 1.4MB floppy, tied to an ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe mobo, the AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8MHz CPU, and 2 x 2GB OCZ RAM. I OCed the CPU to 3.6MHz on air.My point: in a 72F environment, with low CPU demand, CPU temp averages 46C; running Crysis, the CPU temp never goes above 52C. Mobo temp remains fairly constant at 34C. How is this possible?The PSU is mounted on the bottom of the case: heat not exhausted by the PSU fan rises and is exhausted either by the 200mm fan on top of the case or by the 120mm fan at the back of the case.Both HDD bays have 120mm fans in front of the HDDs. These fans blow air across the HDDs (which do not get THAT hot) air which is then blown across the gfx cards and PSU - further increasing the cooling capacity.Depending on how many HDDs you install, you can add another fan at the rear of an empty HDD bay (Antec blue or red LED 120mm fans: $15) for additional cooling. You can also mount an additional fan (which I have done) in the side panel that blows air across the gfx cards and CPU.I believe the case design, with its large 200mm fan exhausting air through the top of the case, greatly contributes to the relative coolness inside the case (which is what gamers, particularly, want) by not allowing hot air to pool at the top of the case.Finally, I was a bit perplexed by a review that was critical of the space. This case is about 1/3 bigger than my ULTRA ATX case even though both are advertised as ATX mid towers. In other words, there is plenty of room for components and PSU cables. One advantage to the Zalman PSU is that it has a modular cable design, i.e., in addition to a half dozen or so permanently attached cables, it has an additional 6-8 HDD, OD, SATA cables that can be attached (or not) depending on the installed components. Regardless, there is ample room between the PSU and the HDD bay to bundle and store the cables.A great, roomy case and an excellent value for the price, especially considering it comes with 3 120mm LED fans and one 200mm fan. If cooling is your primary consideration (without having to resort to liquid or gas cooling) I do not think this case can be equaled.
It is a wonderful kit: all you need to keep your camera clean plus the best grip tripod I ever saw: keeps your camera (I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30K 8MP) steady wherever you want.
The pulldown mechanism broke after just 2 weeks! I only used the screen about 10 times. Very disappointed.
This cable works perfectly with my HP laptop and Panasonic TV. Faced no issues of picture or sound quality. Was cheap,took a chance and it worked.
Alright well, first off, I'm not Kimberly, but her daughter. I came upon this camcorder for Hanukkah, and I thought it was amazing. Although the zone isn't the best, it's really easy to record things and easy enough for my friends to figure out. =P I would recomend it to anyone who's tired of plugging their cameras into a charger time after time, while with the Flip, you only have to replace the batteries, which are AA. I hope you enjoy this product, it's really great.
Looking for a gift for the man I swear has EVERYTHING I was very excited when I found something I knew he would love. It is so easy to use and my boyfriend loves it. We are constantly adding more pictures to it. When he took it to work everyone was so awed by it that they are planning on getting it as a Christmas gift for their loved ones. DEFINITELY A MUST HAVE!!!
OK, whoever called this book a "page-turner" obviously had a very strong fan running nearby. Or else, they simply (like I was tempted to do) flipped past whole chapters unread.How did we all get sucked into this? Well, after The Secret History, this was the most anticipated novel in years. The premise (the unsolved murder of a child) and the creepy ventriloquist's dummy on the jacket promised a taut Gothic thriller. So did the first several pages, punctuated by the image of a 9-year-old boy found hanged with electrical cord from a backyard tree on a bright spring morning.But that's it. The story then descends into an aimless morass of baffling scenes described in a relentlessly breathless style. Nobody walks or talks -- they darted, flew, shot, bolted, lunged, wailed, gasped, clawed, and they are endlessly "startled by" everything.Inexplicably, the entire middle swath of the book contains no reference to Robin's murder or the search for his killer. That's right: the entire premise is forgotten for some 300 pages which are filled with irrelevant scenes included presumably for Tartt's self-amusement. The Baptist youth camp - yeah, we know those religious freaks are wacko, but how is that relevant? The romance between Allison and the lifeguard - goes nowhere. The death of Aunt Libby, the firing of Hely's maid, the Adelaide-Sumner romance - all pointless and rendered in excruciating detail.I'm willing to forgive a weak structure if the characters and dialogue sparkle.I'll overlook stock characters if the plot is tight and properly paced.But, outside the one interesting charcter of Gum (the only reason for 2 stars, instead of one), I can't think of much to recommend this book - it became a grim homework-like chore to return to it merely to say I actually finished the damn thing.
Connected to audio cables between my U-Verse set-top box and my TV. Very noticable control over excessive audio levels used in commercials. No loss of fidelity in program audio. Well worth the money!!!
I own this switch, plus the 8 port and 16 port versions. It works like a switch should ... plug stuff in and forget about it.
This broke after a few months of me using it. It's a very cheaply made product and there are much better ones for only a few bucks more.
Husband and I were invited to the opera at the last minute, next-day tickets. I had been wanting to get a pair of opera glasses, but time was tight, so I wasn't going to be able to go looking for a pair at a retail store. Amazon one-day shipping to the rescue. However, since it was already mid-afternoon, the options for receiving the item on the next day were limited. These were among them. They were also reasonably powerful (according to my photographer Husband's opinion of the numbers), and a great price. I placed the order online, and they arrived promptly the next day!I have to say that I totally love these binoculars. They are light, fold up small, and have a cloth sleeve that fits easily into any handbag I am carrying, so I don't have to leave them behind. They are also very clear and powerful. At the opera (Family Circle seats at the Met), I was able to read the French horn part all the way down in the orchestra pit. With these binoculars, a budget ticket will turn your place in the hall into a premium seat, where you can see every last nuance of facial expression and action.Great product, great service from Amazon!
The memory came days earlier than shipping estimate and installed easy and fast. Everything is working perfectly so far. Good product for a great price.
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.
I am in the United States (DVD Region 1 - NTSC) and since I have recently become interested in Region 2 PAL DVD's (think the recent Jane Eyre starring Toby Stephens) I ordered the Pioneer DV-393-S Multi-Zone Region Free DVD Player from Amazon. It came new in a sealed box in about 4 days to me here on the West Coast (which surprised me, as I half expected it to have been opened and hacked in some way in order for it to be able to play PAL).I was worried about this, because I am NOT the technical type and feared lots of button-pushing to make things work (I can barely program my VCR) but when I hooked it up it played BOTH the UK Jane Eyre (which is a PAL Region 2 DVD disk) and another PAL Region 2 DVD disk that I have RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX with no problems whatsoever, no messing about, no hacking -no nothing! Plug it in, put in the PAL DVD and it plays flawlessly on my NTSC television! Heaven!I really couldn't believe it would be this easy, so, as a test, I re-connected my old Sony DVD player (thinking that the Sony might play it just fine too), put in the PAL disk - and the Sony player could NOT play it. Gave an error message that it was the wrong region.So what this tells me is that the Pioneer not only will play region 2 disks, but that it also must have some kind of internal programming that converts the PAL (UK) to NTSC (US) - because the frame rates are different between the two.I chose the Pioneer over the other (and some quite a bit less expensive region-free players advertised on Amazon) because the Pioneer had all of the bells and whistles I was used to, and then some: Dolby Digital Surround output, DTS Surround output (to my compatible stereo receiver); it plays .avi disks (which my son at film school uses to record his work to send to me), CD's, Video CD's - the list goes on and on! The Pioneer has really excellent user-friendly on-screen menus to navigate, which are used to tweak various audio and video settings. These menus work flawlessly with the provided remote.I am hearing impaired, and I was delighted to find out after I received the player that it has a setting (that I did not read about in the original advertising) that accentuates dialog. This seems to work really well - I am now able to listen to my surround system (before I had to always use headphones) without the dialog being lost "behind" the music.All in all I am COMPLETELY AND ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED with this player!!!It works *exactly* as advertised.Well, I must be off now again to Amazon UK to get some more of those wonderful BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)films. Region 2/PAL DVD's are no longer an obstacle for me!!Ta! :-)
Received on time, just as advertised, installed on a Roland Juno G, in conjunction with a 4GB CF Card (bought together), after a few days installed, no issues to report.
Purchased this last week. Box, serial tag and QC slip all confirm it as a Line-R 1200. Silk screen label on front of unit shows Line-R 600 though.Minor detail, but how do I really know it's the one I ordered? Returned it, will wait to see if the new one is the same.Update: I got a new one, it was the correct model. Has been working a charm ever since I got it. Very reliable. I only wish I could take it with me to the UK, but it's 120V only (though I'm guessing there's good reason for that, as it is a voltage regulator!).
I love this mouse and the Kensington Expert Mouse. I don't want to use anything else. I've used them for years and only have had one give me problems a couple of years after purchase. The 5-year warrantee is amazing. I called and told them I was having problems getting the curser to move in a particular direction. It was that easy. Didn't have to say more. They sent a replacement for free immediately and didn't have to return the old one. I have one for my home computer and both computers at work. I have recommended them to others and now they are loyal users. I just ordered another one today. It's like a cell phone. You can't imagine life without it once you use one.
I wanted a RF remote b/c my equipment is inside an entertainment center. I bought the Monster AVR300 and the Harmony 900, and here's my revew of them. The first thing I noticed was how easy the setup was with the Harmony remote. I was completely done, wihout much customization, within 15 minutes, and using the RF functionality. Everythng worked great. A couple of days later, the AVR300 was delivered. The setup for the AVR300 was much more difficult, and much less intuitive than setting up the 900. I had to perform the setup twice and I'm still not sure what I did the second time that caused things to start working, especially the RF functionality.I tried both remotes over the next week, and noticed that the Harmony always responded when I was within range. BTW, the range is no where near the 100 feet that they claim (for either remote)! The Monster didn't respond at least half of the time, or sometimes the delay would mess everything up. I would press buttons while I was 10 feet from the omnilink and nothing would happen. Then 5 seconds later, half of the buttons I pushed would be executed.There are other likes and dislikes about this remote compared to the Harmony 900, but what I really wanted was something that was reliable. That's where the Harmony shined and the Monster failed. As I said in my title, I really, really, really wanted to like this remote. I would have saved $275.00 to keep this remote, but in the end I decided the reliability (in my tests) of the Harmony was worth the additional cost. I hope I made the right choice in the long run.
It took nearly 2 weeks for this to come in a envelope in the mail, which seems like a lot of timeI'm giving it 5* for the endgame quality that it has on your deviceit was a pain in the butt to apply without getting lint and bubbles in it, I probably worked at that for an hour or more until there was only 1-2 bubbles left, but they were on the bezel, which is covered by my case so it doesn't bother me. If you're good at applying screen protectors, than I guess that's good.It does have a different feel to it than the device, you will notice it is there, but the screen is still as 100% as responsive before applying. It does leave your screen looking like it has water on it, but it's not that noticeable. It's very anti-fingerprint and anti-mirror, which should help for readingok I'm just babbling now, that's all.
I own a 20G HP ipod...well own is a relative term I think it has spent more time at Hp then with me. I realize this is a different item, but I would like to warn everyone. My original Ipod which I received Dec 2004 broke in March, and was sent back, due to it continually skipping through songs. I received another one from Hp which lasted until...November 2005. That one just crapped out and showed me a file with an exclamation point that meant..the Hard drive had crapped out..so once again I sat on the phone with HP for hours doing what they asked me to before they would agree to service it. So I again sent it back. Well now on my third Ipod in 13 months and guess what???? It too is broken. The click wheel wouldn't work, it froze on certain songs and the computer didn't recognize that it was plugged into it. So after spending hours on the phone with HP for the third time, they offered another refurbished replacement. After I continued to complain they told me there was nothing further to be done because none of the problems were related. I did ask how that had any relevance considering these were three differenct ipods two of which they had sent me as replacements..they had no answer. Only that if I had yet another problem, which I am confident I will..then they will try to offer some other trade. And you can forget about getting an extended warranty they will only give you an extra 30 days from the time you get the new one. Buyer Beware!!! I love my IPOD it's just unfortunate that I have had such a crappy time with its actual perfomance.
I love this little radio, and I use it all over the house. You can program it to your favorite stations. It has AM, FM (both mono and stereo stations, I believe), TV (channels 2-13, local), and weather radios. I especially like being able to get the audio to the television channels, if I am working in a room (like the kitchen) when there is something on television that I'd like to see. I only wish I could get the audio on more channels than just 2-10!I will often have the radio on in one of its functions or another for several hours in a day, and will go a couple of months at least between battery changes.I enjoyed using it when my stereo didn't bring in the radio well because of interference from the VCR with the reception. It has served me well.If you are looking for a shower radio, this is a great one to get.
Am very pleased with the quality of these binoculars. A bit on the heavy side, but worth it to have the fine optics. Amazon makes it a bargain buy too.
I agree with earlier reviewers this is an excellent service , total time it took me from clicking buy link to download call of duty map was less than 2 minute.
Great cable, for the price , I will purchase more as needed,I have not tried this cable with my gaming console so I don't know if it could handle the speed?
I have been listening to my Onkyo DX-7555 for 9 days. My old Denon DRM-370 carousal HDCD player from 2001 with a Micropacific Burr-Brown DAC finally refused to recognize any CDs. After many hours of online research of reading reviews and checking prices for the best deal, I decided to buy the DX-7555. The Stereophile.com review results, from the lab measurements that rated the DX-7555 as excellent, impressed me the most. I then looked at several other CD players with lab measurements rated as excellent by Stereophile.com and these audiophile CD players cost $1500 to $3000 and more. I believe in science supported by facts. Lab measurements cannot lie. My own perceptions of the DX-7555 seem to reveal a more precise presence of instruments and voices, a wider soundstage, a much tighter drumbeat and generally I am hearing much more from the CDs than I ever have before. My Rotel RB 991 amplifier with 200 wpc into Klipsch Legend KLF-30 floor standing speakers (96 lbs each) still seemed a little harsh at the high frequencies, but less than before. The horns in the Klipsch speakers have always been that way to my ears. For less than the original cost of the Rotel RB 991 I have added both the Onkyo A-9555 and the Onkyo DX-7555 to my home stereo. The Onkyo A-9555 handles the high frequencies nicely and overall seems a better match to the DX-7555. I am very happy with this purchase and so is my wife. The new pair of components make for a much more pleasant music listening experience.
I have 9 of these cases I use them for M 16's to my Barrett 50 Cal a person 300 Winchester Magnum that's been modified and it carried them in these cases for years.
if you have decent gear and are playing out or practice in a place with older electrical wiring, you really have no excuse to not get one of these. it protects your gear, it gives you piece of mind, and it looks sweet. i am happy that i finally got one.
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.
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.
These speakers fit all of my needs, and surpassed my expectations. I needed something compact for my desk at work. These speakers are a great quality for the price! I would recommend them to anyone looking for speakers in an office setting.
I got this for Christmas a few years ago, and I set it up right away. I owned it for about 10 minutes and I had about 20 videos. My friends and I have a series of "talkshows" recorded in my basement, my garage, my backyard, and all over, all recorded with the Digital Blue. I take this everywhere, and even though it's not the best quality filming, it's still really cool!
For some reason I could not find a Nikon ring flash light. I'm used to work with a Canon with her ring flash light for macro bucal photography. So I found this product that fits exactly my needs for my Nikon.
headphones are a nice fit. could use longer ac and jack wires whish it didn't need batteries if you do a lot movies have extra batteries.
Pretty decent laptop case. It provides nominal protection, as it's designed to do (it's not deeply padded) and has a handy storage pocket. One thing I think is missing is a shoulder strap. Pretty stylish and durable for the price.
This HDMI cable is just as good as the $100 ones at the electronic stores like Circuit City. I actually tested it and the quality is the same. What more can I say: Save your money and buy from here.RD
Works Fine and lasts a long time. The only problem is it has the option to light up the keys when you pick it up, but it will do this from any vibration near to it which cause it to light up the keys even when not being used which runs the battiers down sooner!
this is the first time i ever had a laptop backpack. i spent over two weeks looking at best buy, frys electronics and other shop and products. By far this product is as they say "best bang for your buck". material feels and looks very sturdy. the compartment is more than what i expected. and you cant find a lower prize than this one. i am very more than satisfied.
I was hoping to get a wonderful scanner to put pictures of my kids on our webpage. Pictures look blotchy and the OCR is horrible. I would suggest saving up for a higher end model.
Well construted. Seem as if the DVD's will not suffer from scratches, DVD pocket backing appears that it is made to prevent that. Only time will tell. will not be removing the DVD all the time which helps.
First the bad news...At the time of this review, the Kogi L7EH-BL is advertised by both Kogi's .... and Amazon's websites with a 20ms response rate and a 350:1 contrast ratio. The manual, however, states that the response rate for this monitor is 40ms and the contrast ratio is 400:1. While the higher contrast ratio is welcome, the higher-than-average response rate is not!I contacted the Kogi's parent company, GVision ....., and spoke with Pat in technical support. Pat verified that the L7EH-BL that carries the Kogi brand name is indeed a 40 ms unit, while the same model with the GVision name has a 20 ms response rate (he said that the GVision was a more expensive monitor).This sort of deceptive advertising is extremely annoying and I probably would not have purchased the L7EH, even with the $90.00 rebate, if I had had known up front that the response rate was so poor.Now some good news...The quality of this monitor seems to be quite good. At 1280 X 1024 resolution, the text is very sharp and clear; however, at lower resolutions some manual adjustments need to be made to get the text to be its sharpest. Also, there are no dead pixels -- a testament to the quality of the monitor. You will see this point echoed over-and-over again in most of the reviews for this monitor. It seems apparent that the manufacturer has really good quality control in place.The color is very sharp and true -- in fact I think it's better than my Dell LCD at work. My house is very bright, yet the screen is still easy to view, no washout at all. Sometimes the L7EH is too bright! Fortunately, it's very easy to toggle between two user modes -- one darker than the other.I noticed no ghosting while playing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Other reviewers have tested more graphics intensive games with this monitor with similar results. This is important because many LCD monitors with slower response rates are said to have problems with graphically intensive games. (Note: do a search on Kogi L7EH, without the "-BL", and you'll find a lot more reviews than the ones you see here).I haven't tried the built-in speakers, so I really can't comment on them. Other reviewers have found them to be "tinny". This is typical of almost all built-in monitor speakers. No-one wanting good sound will use monitor speakers in the first place.As of right now...I would have given the L7EH a 5 star rating if I hadn't been misled on the response rate. GVision's Technical Support was very good and that speaks highly of GVision's (and Kogi's) commitment to the customer. It's much better than other manufacturers I have had to deal with in the past. All said, I am very happy with what I see in front of me, but I'm still concerned that I'll regret the 40ms response rate in the future. Is it enough for my to keep the monitor? Well, I plan on testing some more games and video clips to see if there are any problems. If not, then I'll probably keep it.I have spoken to Amazon's customer service, and they have told me that they will look into correcting the incorrect information on their website. They also said that the would give me a full refund and pay for the return shipping, should I wish to return the product. I guess I can't ask for more than that!Update 11/15/2003I decided to keep the monitor, and I am still very pleased with it. I compared it to a friend's 17" Dell flat panel (E171FPb), and I was shocked to see that it easily blew it away in the sharpness of text and colors. I'm not sure why the reviewer immediately following my original review found the quality so objectionable. The only thing I can think of is that she wasn't running it at 1280 X 1024, which is the Kogi's native resolution.
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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 like it. It works for me. Good product.No Linux driver for the camera.The mouse is not standard bluetooth.
This remote is perfect for my setup. (TV, Tivo, A/V Receiver and DVD player). I was able to have it setup within 15mins. Looking forward to tweaking it further to manage the different activities. I can finally pack away my handful of remotes. :)
If I could rate this camera using 10 stars, I would. This is absolutely the best digital camera I could ever hope to own. I have had it for only one month, but have taken pictures of flowers, animals, people and collectibles. I am so amazed at the details of each picture when I view it on my computer screen. There is so much more for me to learn about the Nikon D40x features, and I am certain that it will provide me with even more breath-taking photos as I become familiar with those features.
This is a great Sound Card. Although it's the first card i ever purchased, it works great with Music and Games.
Just bought this for my daughter's new Ipod. Works great. Don't have to worry about being near a USB port; just plug it in. Easier for us to remember to charge the Ipod. More flexibility than having a cable hanging off the laptop all of the time.
Nice little piece of equipment, good for a second on-camera flash or a primary for many shooters. One of the best points is that this light will work on most Nikons including those from years past. Far less expensive than many other models so some may choose to purchase more than one.
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.)
This was my 3rd purchase of the D-Link DUB-H4 4-port hub. The first two are attached to my home computer with 7 of the 8 ports in use, connecting external hard drives (3), DVD burner, and other assorted USB devices. I've never had any problems with the hubs, which kind of makes them disappear - you don't think about a hub being there when it does its job!This latest purchase was for the PC at church. I recommended it because of my good experience with this particular hub (I've had problems with other USB hubs over the years). It now connects the two printers whereas, in the past, they had to plug in only the one printer that was in use at the time due to a shortage of USB ports on this old PC. Working great just as expected.
This is my first underwater case and I was really blown away by the quality, especially for the price. The thing is superbly crafted and a marvel to hold, it works exactly as expected. Its made exclusively for the Fuji F30. I've taken a number of very nice underwater shots and videos with this case (at least in pools). I intend to take this snorkeling/diving soon enough, I think it would work out fine combined with the Fuji's high sensitivity capabilities.Only one thing to pay attention to, make sure that you place one or more fresh silicon gel packs inside the case when you are using it. This prevents condensation. The manual refers to this, but I couldn't find any packs that came with the camera. These are tiny little thin packs of silicon beads identical to what they pack into shoe boxes. Get yourself a stack of those and use a fresh one every time you go underwater.
When I first got my Kodak DX3900 camera, I was pretty happy. Yes, the memory card is too small, but otherwise it seemed to have all of the features I was looking for. The first few photos looked pretty good as well. However, with continued use, the camera simply doesn't perform. After taking only about 30 photos, the camera now refuses to take any more photos, and those last few photos were out of focus and either over or under exposed. Changing batteries helps for a short while, but even using CRV3 lithium batteries rather than AA's, after a very short while the camera refusues to perform other than to let you see the few photos you've already taken. I'm not aware of other cameras that consume battery power like this, so my plan is to get rid of this camera and buy a new one soon.
Although the product description states that this map is compatible with Nuvi series 300, it is not as presented on the SD card. Older model Nuvi (Garmin support says series 200 an 300 for sure) cannot handle map files larger than 2 Gigabyte in size. The newer European maps are just over that limit. You can get the maps on DVD or download them from Garmin, then you install them via the computer using MapInstall or MapSource software to break the file up into smaller pieces. However, with the SD maps, you CANNOT do this. Returned for full refund from Amazon. I will be relying on a smart phone for navigation from now on.
Yeah, it's cheap. So i thought: it's only $3 so i'll give it a try. Well, I got taken. I connected it, and got an average picture but no sound. So I disconnected it, rerouted the cable and reconnected. This time i got a snowy picture, with sound. So, after reading the troubleshooting guide, i went to Best Buy and bought a $30 cable. It worked perfecto. If it's too good to be true, it really isn't worth it. This product should not even be sold by Amazon. It isn't suitable for the average person to use in normal home usage.
PS3 HDMI CableSimply put, I'd bought this inadvertently from Amazon, and I'm sorry I did. This was a very poor quality HDMI cable that I ended up throwing out and replacing with one purchased from Best Buy that hasn't given me any problems...the other one was constantly causing the signal to break up because it had somehow become damaged or shorted right at the point where it connected to the PS3. My advice, stay away from Intec cables.
After months of careful research/comparison/procrastination there was reallly only one choice. Amazing. I coupled this with a Toshiba HD A-20 and a 7.1 channel surround system, bought the original BBC Planet Earth series on HD DVD and was blown away! Far and away the cream of the crop when compared to Philips/Sony/LG/Hitachi and the rest. Great price on Amazon, quick delivery, and so easy to set up! Do yourselves a favour and get this one!
it has very clear sound quality and is very nice that your ipod charges while it's docked. the only thing we were a bit surpised with was the size - i expected it to be smaller.
As a person who goes through a lot of headphones I tend to buy the cheapest I can find but I really like having volume control on the wire so I dont have to dig out my ipod from my pocket. These Coby headphones are much better quality than the Koss ones I've bought in the past. The wire is strong enough to simply come unplugged instead of ripping in half when it gets caught on things or pulled on by the kids so far. I would definitely purchase these same headphones again when my current set eventually gets broke, lost or wears out. I don't care for the in-ear type but my sister seems to be enjoying the ones that came with this package. Well worth the price.
Lexar products are as good as the Sony counterpart at half the price. I own several Lexar Memory sticks for my other Sony products and have never, ever had a problem.
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.
Bought this to connect my new printer to my laptop. It works perfectly and has a good price.
Arrived on time and exactly as described online. Gave as a gift for someone who recently bought a laptop (under 25).
This little adapter goes on sale or has rebates quite frequently, so you can get it for $9.99 or sometimes free. With that in mind, it is a good product for the price. It works fine, and sets up quickly. I have had two of these for 3 years or so now, and they have worked well on a number of different computers with Windows ME, XP Home and XP ProfessionalThe Belkin software that comes with it, however, is not so great and is not easy to understand. Install the drivers, but forget about the Belkin software. It's better to use the Microsoft Windows software.Also, the Belkin router that I bought with it SUCKS. I use a Linksys router. But as far as a cheap wireless adapter, you can't go wrong with this.
I got this player from Best Buy and thought that I had gotten a good deal. The battery life is very misleading. A charge overnight is supposed to give you 12 hours of battery life. With normal menu usage and about 600 songs the battery life dropped to maybe 2 hours.For the first two and a half months the player was fine and there was no trouble. Now my player freezes up within minutes of turning it on. The tech support from Creative is practivally non existent. I will have to send it in for repairs and hopefully have a better time. Thank God I bought the service plan from Best Buy.
Well,this thing is cool, I can save mp3 and hear them later, that is the principal use for it.
If you know what an USB plug on your computer is, it's a haven to set it up and use it. So, even a 6 -year old can figure out what to do with it.BUT the good life lasts for about a year, as, progressively, the battery is retaining less and less charge after each charging cycle.I don't know if this was caused by the cradle (poor design for the contacts) or the battery itself (even worse, mine it looks like it's ready to burst at any time).So be prepared to buy yourself a new battery every year, cause otherwise, it's not going to work for more than 3 minutes, when the battery goes bad. ANNOYING isn't it. A new battery is everywhere from $20 to $30 or you can place a bid on eBay for ~$15, but who knows what you'll get in terms of quality.Summary, great remote, with a CREEPY battery, good luck
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.
This is an excellent printer! My only complaint is the learning curve to use all the bells and whistles. (I haven't needed them too much, so I don't know their operations as well). Overall, everyday use is easy, and the photo quality is superb. The carts are very easy to interchange. The Canon support team is also good - easy to reach in a pinch.
We got 2 of these in 2 colors to replace iMicro mice that had problems. We have an older one so now we have 3 of them in 3 colors, which are all very attractive. Great mice - no problems, good size and dependable. Our older one is at least 2 years old and going strong, and rarely needs the battery changed. Highly recommend.
I bought one for my kit 18-55mm lens, which arrived in the box with no pouch when I bought my D5000. My 35mm f/1.8 is on my D5000 almost permanently now, so the 18-55mm goes into its lens pouch in my bag. However, when I want to walk around with just the camera and the extra lens, it pops into this pouch and clips onto my belt loop.It was inconvenient before to move around with just the camera and somehow carry the extra lens - as the Nikon pouch has no attachment clip, and the lens was too big to go into a pocket. Now it's a snap.I am going to buy a medium size pouch to complement this one for my 55-200mm lens or any other purpose, that way I can easily pick 2 lenses to carry with me - one on the camera, one clipped to me or onto something else.These pouches are versatile and can hold plenty of other stuff you want to throw into them, from cell phones to batteries, a flash unit to point-and-shoot cameras and more. These are rugged, durable, attractive, useful pieces of equipment. If I'd known how useful they are I would have ordered 2 in different sizes when I bought this.
This cable was perfect....exactly what I was hoping for. I don't see any glitchy or strange image quality that I was warned about with cheaper cables. This is cheap and good quality!
Sony GPSCS1KA GPS Unit Kit for Most Digital Still CamerasI have only used this device briefly to check on it's viability for use while on vacation trips. It works just great - wish I would have had it on recent trips to Alaska and Wyoming where 100's photos were taken but now can't remember the exact place of some of the scenic photos. Maybe some day Sony will have a device like this built into a camera.
POSITIVES:+ The quality of the screen is pretty amazing.+ The size of the storage is just enough for me, and the transfer rate is satisfactory.+ The design of the PMP is fabolous. ;)+ Video recording feature is pretty amazing.+ It is so convenient to connect it to your TV, Camcorder or any AV terminal.+ The price is very affordable esp. for a quality product like this.NEGATIVES:- Not all the codecs are supported and yet there is no firmware upgrade that COBY has published for this product.- For some movies the video codec works but the audio codec is not supported and it takes years to convert.RESULT:definitely a "BUY" !! ;)
Most people wouldn't think this is a quality piece because of the price, but I've had mine for 2 months now and haven't had one problem,and the picture is great!I am a thoroughly satisfied customer. Great buy, you're practically stealing it!!
First and last time to buy a Monster cable, product arrived DOA and I immediately returned it and didn't bother getting a replacement. I will be purchasing a different product instead.
Haven't had a chance to try these out other than walking. But the fit is far superior to the cheapos that came with my Ipod. And far better than the 'upgraded' set I bought from Staples. Certainly the best I have used, but cannot compare it to the higher end stuff as I haven't used those. Sound is very good. Fit is exceptional.
Needed another to augment my system at home. Its great cause the SkyFi can go from one system to another. Shame they still don't manufacture this one.
I ordered my GPS II+ in december '98, and though there is now the III and III+, it is by battery life and easy handling the best GPS device I tried. Although it has the US-city-database, most european cities of evidence are included (and the rest of the world, too !!) - and the rest is easily to be loaded by pc + interface cable. It's easy to operate, and of worldwide use - GPS coverage in South Africa, Europe or in Scandinavia is OK for most purposes in hiking and biking navigation.
Our boat has an acc switch to enable the radio. If you totally kill power to this thing it loses all its presets and audio settings. It can be wired to a trickle output to preserve the settings, but our boat doesn't provide that. If you wire it to the battery using the main power wire, your battery will be dead in a day.
This backpack is a great buy to carry your 17" notebook or laptop around. This backpack has many compartments for all kinds of accessories for your personal laptop. This backpack is durable it is made of some tough material I think anyone would like this backpack also the storage space for your laptop is heavily padded to keep your laptop safe.
I am using the splitter to connect a TIVO optical output to two AV receivers. It works great and I see no problems at all. Connection is very easy.
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.
After connecting device picture was very pix-elated and blurry - not what I was expecting at all. Would not buy again.
I was a litte concerned after reading a few negative review. But, it was $10 AR, so I went ahead. The installation was not exactly smooth sailing (30 minutes). Once installed, it worked fine. I also found out that you do not need to set up a home network group to use the printer server. I can even print from my work laptop to the printer server. A pleasant surprise.
I just picked one of these up at Fry's. This product is solid, well made, and easy to use. It comes with all the crews you need plus extra, and it even comes with a little screw driver, which I thought was a nice touch. A++, would use again.
THE VEO CONNECT HAS GREAT PICTURE QUALITY AND THE BEST PART ABOUT IT IS IT DOES'NT TAKE UP ANY SPACE. WHEN I OPENED THE BOX I THOUGHT I MADE THE WRONG ORDER BECAUSE IT'S SO SMALL IT LOOKS LIKE A TOY, NEEDLESS TO SAY I LOVE IT, IT'S A GREAT LITTLE THING!
For the price it is an excellent RF remote, also very sturdy and easy to use, great remote for the price
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 a great little camera, and the price is right. However, you'll need to buy 2 more things in order to be able to enjoy using the camera: a bigger memory card; and a recharagable CRV3 battery. Kyocera claims this camera can run on 2 AA batteries as well as the recommended CRV3 battery. NOT TRUE! I tried both Li AA batteries fresh out of the pack and rechargable NiMH batteries, and the camera could take at most 10 photos before showing &quot;low battery&quot;. So I got a rechargable CRV3, and took about 100 photos and it still showed full battery. Now you know the worst about this camera.Otherwise, the camera is great. The image quality is good. The LCD is great - excellent way to take snaps at parties and have the instant gratification of seeing the image right away at a decent size and resolution. The controls are straightforward and easy to use.If you're looking for a compact camera with advanced point and shoot features, I highly recommend this one.
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 purchased these as a Christmas present for my husband after reading through the reviews on Amazon. He is very pleased with them - great sound, he's able to move around while listening to music or the tv and best of all, he can listen but I don't have to!I'm not technical in these matters, but to me they were a great price (best of anywhere I looked by far) and they deliver the sound quality and comfort he wants. Well worth the money.
I have used this items a couple times.You can tell that it is a cheaper tri-pod, but for the money im very happy with it.If you are someone that simply needs a tripod every now and then, this would work perfect. If you are a professional that uses it every day, you may want to buy something a little nicer.Although it has work flawlessly thus far, i can see some of the plastic parts on it failing after a while.Im giving it 5 stars because for the price it works great and is exactly what i needed.
Although when I purchased this item for my husband, a Ph.D. student at Notre Dame, it only had 2 stars and a mostly negative review -- my husband has found it VERY easy to use and LOVES IT! It picks up all types of fonts, font sizes, and even lightly printed text. He has had no trouble with the transfer (of text from the scanner to his computer)and uses it often! I am glad I didn't listen to the negative review -- it seems to have been misleading.
Got my code right away , no problem. Thanks Amazon! Now I'm playing some awesome games on my xbox. You guys made it real ready to get msp
Plus.Good for laptop listening in a office/ laboratory kind of place which involves lot of walking around and still one can listen clearly to the audio.Signal is clear across two rooms and in to third room in a row (with wood partitions) also.Less static within the range.Over the ear kind but doesn't feel heavy.Volume is quite good.Satisfied with the sound quality.Charging is the favorite part. Just hang on the headphone to the holder and it is done.I used USB2 card plus along with a USB sound card headphone adaptor in my laptop as source since the headphone jack of my laptop was not working properly.Minus:VERY BIG.It cups over the ear but NOT noise canceling. Just dampens external noise.Still not used to locate the control knobs behind the ear properly but that is minor.I would love a wireless headphone with this range of movement and with noise canceling also as the surrounding of my work place is noisy. I did not do much research to find out just that kind of product.Over all. I am Ok with this product but will look around after a couple of years to see a much smaller one.
This headset was very poorly made. It didn't fit right at all,plus it didn't even work. It needs to be pulled off the market.
This is the only bag big enough for my new HP DV8. I like the bag a lot. I hope it holds up as well as their other product. The only complaint I have is the shoulder straps could have a little more padding. All-in-all so far it's a great purchase. I would buy this product again.
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.
Works well. Cable is nice and long. I broke the cable basically by spooling the cable in a ball, then trying to add length to the usable amount of cable I tried to leave available, pulling on it so hard (from the spool of cable) that cable basically snapped like a rope... Oops, ordered another one.
Buyers beware! This product was faulty right out of the box. Prints had a terrible streak on the left hand side, and were washed out right after the first print. It has been a complete waste of money, which tells me that when it comes to printer cartridges, you can only trust the real deal.
This is a great wireless mouse. Fits great in my hand, works great, completely plug and play.
Using a tripod, and every different combination on this camera. Shots come out, too dark, too blurry, not enough detail even with 12mp. I would not recommend this camera for purchase.
The network component on my old Intel MB was not supported by Windows 2008 Server R2. I ordered this card to enable me to use the MB with Windows Server 2008 R2. It works perfectly. Card is recognized on install and driver loaded automatically. Later, I upgraded to Windows Server 2012 and the card works perfectly with that version of the server product also. Easy to install, and didn't have to bother with the install CD.
Nice quick delivery and cheap price..I was satisfied with your service.
I just recieved the Celestron Outland LX 8x42 binoculars and have tried them out. The long eye relief makes them very easy to use with glasses and the image does not seem to be very sensitive to eye placement - also making them easy to use. The image is bright and clear with only a small degredation near the edge (all binocualrs have some)- not quite as good as some of the very high end binoculars I have looked through costing many times the list price of these, but not off by very much. Center resolution is excellent - probably as good as can be obtained without dielectric coating on the prisms. The close focus is amazing - seeming like a long range microscope. Focus is pretty fast from close to far. The strap is very wide and comfortable. Weight seems about normal and the binoculars seem fairly small, easily fitting the hands and easy to hold in position for long periods. I haven't tested the waterproof or fogproof claims but the construction seems very good. I have no reason to doubt them. All in all an excellent pair of binoculars, especially for the $79.99 (list is just under $200)I paid from Adorama which shipped them quickly. I would like to see a case that is more protective. The one that it comes with is just synthetic fabric. However the objective covers are excellent snap-off ones and the soft rubber eyepiece cover is one-piece but will stay on with any adjustment. Recommended!Jim Leslie
I'm a photo amatuer, so I purchased the Olympus Stylus 300 based on its reported ease of use...and I have to say I was initially impressed by that and the quality of the pics. However, after about a month of use the camera would not power up after a recharge. It was completely dead, as I tested the unit with AC power. I exchanged for the exact same model, and the same dang thing happened with that one after about a month also. I returned the second one, and the technician at the store said that this was a common complaint...there appears to be a bug in the Stylus software...anyway, I exchanged it for the Canon Powershot S400 so goodbye Olympus
It feels great, it works great and the software is actually useful.
After much research we chose Nikon action 12X50. Our old binoculars were Bushnell 10X50. So I guess we thought more is better...well it is a bit better. Our eyes are getting older and it is a treat to see a long distance. These are great for the price. A little large maybe, but we were use to it.
This little alarm paid for itself 4 days after I got it. Someone tried to enter my car and the alarm sounded, sending the would-be thief running up the street. It was easy to set up. Just set the "dip" switches in the remote and the alarm, install batteries, and figure out what size grommets (included) make it hold good and tight to your particular steering wheel. The instructions are very clear. The whole process took about 5 minutes. The manufacturer recommends you not use rechargable batteries. Don't know how long the batteries last, as I've only had it 4 days, but it sure worked for me!
I had build an AMD FX62 system, about a year ago for my son, with an CPU over heat problem. It's a fast machine, and the problem does not happen often, but if I ran applications that were using 100% CPU for more than 10 minutes: the CPU would overheat and shut down the computer. I bought the product from Amazon and then I had a week of 'I am using the computer dad, you can't have it'. So I forgot about it. Last week came a desperate plea, my computer is shutting down all the time. It seems he had acquired some malware that was ramping-up the CPU to 100% all the time. Suddenly dad was important again!I took the heatsink from the CPU off, took off the old thermal grease and replaced it with Silver Grease and I have not had any problems with over-heating since. I highly recommend this product.
I pushed my DVD into the case a little hard and the retaining clip broke. . Decent enough for me though!
Every bit as cool, slick and awesome as advertised. I highly recommend the SlingBox!
instructions are easy to follow.clarity of the picture is really good. convinence of portability is really handy. three ways to use it is also handy. most other brands dont include all accesories for the same price.
This is a great fun product. I don't think it's necessarily very sturdy, and if you want to do a lot of editing, this isn't for you. But it's super easy to use, and small enough to carry anywhere. For the cost it would be great to take almost anywhere.
The HP 5110 is a terrific all-in-one, far superior to the HP 710 that it replaced. Its printing quality is outstanding; it prints digital photos with superb clarity and no graininess. It has built-in options for each of its functions. One major drawback is that it cannot print addresses on envelopes other than #10 (standard business size). Its weird noises are not a problem but I don't understand why replacement ink cartridges are so costly.
I was really excited to give this gift to my girlfriend. After a a lot of comparison shopping, I selected the im9. How upset were we when it was obvious the nano adapter was not for our ipod. That sucks.Fast forward a few years:After using this player day after day after day for years now, I couldn't be happier. It will not play any new ipod / iphones, but I use it with my droid anyways. It has been camping, to the beach, riding trips. It still works great.The sound is rich and loud if you want it. People are always surprised that much music comes from this small player.If you find one, buy it.
These tweeters sound great! A perfect addition to my Jeep Grand's sound system. Highly recommend!
First of all, regardless of some good reviews, definitely don't buy this product. I would not even give one of these to my worst enemies.I was expecting the arrival of this device, after installing it and turning on my TV, I would keep hearing a lot of static noise, with just the video input connected to it. After adding the audio input, static noise continued the same.At first I thought it was because I had tons of equipment nearby and there would be some interference between them. Took to another TV set and took the modulator far away from every equipment. Still same results.If you are using this product only for video (leaving your tv muted or using other equipment for audio), then it should be ok, since the video quality is decent.If you are using an external antenna/cable/satellite on the Ant Inn, and wants only to use channel 3 or 4, don't expect other channels to have nice quality (specially between channels 1 - 7, which were barely watchable with huge static noise). Most other channels were ok, but removing the modulator improved their quality a great deal.Going to get another cheap modulator, and hopefully I will not face this problem again.Good luck to whoever buys this item, but you've been warned!!PS: don't get this POS.
this cable is $18 at Radio shack - if you need a short patch cable, then this is it. works great
I needed a region free DVD player, and this one was great. Excellent condition. Their customer service provided me what I needed.
I got a very good deal on a 7110 at one of those day-after-Thanksgiving sales. Though I am nervous about devices packed so full of technology which can easily go wrong, I've been happy with it so far (9 months). Photo print quality is good and it's very convenient to use for standalone faxing & copying. Scanning is easy and adequate for my needs. Haven't noticed the shaking that others have mentioned but it's on a heavy, stable stand. It does double-feed or jam on occasion but not very often.
This is by far the best mouse I have ever used with a notebook. The size is perfect. The USB connector for the wireless fits right into the mouse itself for storage. And it works beautifully! I will never again have to use the eraser or touchpad on my laptop, and I can take this little mouse with me anywhere! Buy one - you will love it!
A few months ago I bought a Yamaha RX-497 (75 watts/channel) to replace a 15-year old Denon that powered 2 pairs of speakers in a living room and dining room. I like it so much that I got this Yamaha RX-397 (50 watts/channel) to replace a 20-year old Pioneer receiver supporting 1 pair of speakers in a small den. I wanted something simple, reliable and able to support a turntable, reel-to-reel tape deck and CD player. 50 watts/channel is more than adequate, even when I crank up the volume. Most receivers sold now are surround sound / home theater rather than a straightforward am/fm stereo receiver. Most also do not have a built-in pre-amp for a turntable. The Yamaha RX-397 is perfect in every way, and easy to set up. I'm not a techie and the reviews previously posted were very helpful. Be careful though to only buy from an authorized Yamaha dealer since the Yamaha warranty specifically excludes coverage from product purchased from any other source. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
I got these to hold up my cable and they work just great. I also can use them for other cords as well.
These cables are pretty solid construction. They look and feel pretty heavy duty. I used them to install a car audio amplifier. They are flexible enough to fish them, and durable enough not to break while doing so. The sound I got by using these cables is as good as any other cables I have used. I would use these again.
I own 4 different iPad stands and each of them work fine but this is my favorite by a significant margin. It is very compact, lightweight and super stable.
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 have been getting more involved with my Nikon D300, and wanted to carry more lenses with me when shooting. Most bags I tried were bulky or not very comfortable. The Slingshot Pro 200 ended my search.This bag has enough room to carry 2-3 medium sized lenses( say, an 18-200 on camera, a 12-24, and even a 28-70, with another spot in the top for yet another lens-the top compartment is a little less secure).For a long zoom(300mm and up), I think you should get a larger size.I really like the set up of the main compartment- Lots of padding, velcro. When zipped up, 2 clasps on the outside of the bag allow the camera to be accesed while keeping the lenses secure.The strap is nicely padded and the bag, when full, is nicely balanced.Overall, a pretty nice bag for a reasonable price.
Used these cameras to take snorkeling pics on The Big Island of Hawaii. For such a simple, low cost product applied for it's intended use it works really well (within limits). OK, it does not have a shutter speed adjustment so it won't work for all applications. 800 speed film is needed for the reduced lighting you deal with under water but there will be some level of graininess. The quality of your image will be limited by a) movement (yours and your subject's) b) available light, c) water clarity, d) water depth, e) distance to image.From my (limited) experience the best results will be obtained shooting a non-moving subject on a bright sunny day in clear water at a depth of no more than 5-6 feet from no more than 5-6 feet from the camera. The more variables introduced, the lower quality of the picture. You can see some of my results in the user images that I posted (#15-20).NOTE: Kodak has a special printing process for underwater photography marketed as "Sea Processing". It it's intended to improve the print quality by tweaking color, contrast and so on. I've seen some impressive results posted online. However, these were processed by Wolf Camera and are unaltered from what they delivered on the CD. I may end up sending my negatives in for Sea Processing but most of the pics were fine with the processing by Wolf.So, under the right conditions you can take some nice pictures with this product, just be aware of the limitations ahead of time to avoid disappointment. :)
I already have an ISP. Is it possible to reconfigure the mail settings (POP3, SMTP, ISP login &amp; pw) for the Mailbug and NOT have to pay an additional monthly fee ? Or must you pay an additional monthly fee for a 2nd (redundant) service ? I know that the Mailbug's competition (Earthlink's MAILSTATION) does not allow you to change these settings even though there is a menu in the details section for it. Earthlink's Mailstation won't allow to reconfigure its settings for another ISP, but does Mailbug allow it (so I don't have to pay any monthly fees associated with it) ?
I use this mainly to record lectures for classes and to conduct interviews for projects. The sound quality is great and the device is easy to figure out. the device has a noise canceling setting of sorts, but it doesn't work very well, however, this was not a deal breaker for me. I would recommend one of the noise canceling microphone attachments suggested by amazon if background noise is a huge issue.
I purchased my first DVP642 1.5 years ago in Walmart. I really liked it's play-anything feature. It died a month ago, bought another one in Amazon, for only 39.95. If it will stay another 2 years - it's OK.
This is a top notch reel. Made of quality stainless steel for durability and made of thicker metal than other brands to help prevent bending. Has a very easy clip to assist in rolling your film up. I've tried the Adorama reel and it paled it comparison. I would definantly recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality reel.
I have no complaints. Really only bought it because it was on sale. It does what I wanted it to do, store my pictures.
This filter is good for protecting the lens of the camera to avoid damage and suffers no scratches and protect the camera
Received radio 2 days ago (12/1/09) Installed the next day. Has not functioned properly yet. Had it checked out by a professional radio installer and he recommended that I return it and ask for a replacement.
I have owned this for 3 months and am pleased with it's performance thusfar. It plays all the standard formats and recorded DVD's that I have made without any balking or pixelating. I am pleased with it and would have to recommend it. I would have given it 5 stars, but am not thinking that it is perfect, alas, little is in the scheme of things, especially when it comes to electronics. It is was reasonably priced and no trouble. I really like the fact that the speakers are clear, despite their small size. You could spend more and get more or less, but that is your affair.
Much cheaper than the Canon branded battery. I ordered two, both arrived charged. I have used both for a couple of weeks with no issues. I haven't charged them yet, so I can't comment on that. But so far, no complaints.
I got this filter since amazon was offering it for free with my nikkor lens purchase. It's junk. I was getting all kinds of lens flare and ghosting with it on. I will probably use it for my flash light mod one day to replace the plastic lens.
My unit worked fine for a year until I loaded the upgrade to get the new streets etc.It then would freeze up lose the signal and leave me stranded. I added an outside the car antenna and that didn't help. I call tech and got India I could not understand the person. They then asked I pay another $99 to get the latest upgrade. I had just paid $99 in December 2006 but was told that did not cover the new needed upgrade which will cause the unit not to freeze up. Stay away from Magellan...buy another brand.
I've started to compose music digitally and have used the SD280s...these blow those out of the water! Sooo much better sound quality and the comfort is excellent as well! I tried out the M50s which also sounded pretty good...but these beat them out by far in terms of comfort and the sound quality is comparable or better.
This is a one of the classic lens to have in the bag. Nice bokeh and the subject is sharp.
On the product description, the battery is said to be 550mAh, but when I got the item, its label says "450mAh", which is a lower level.
Philips DVP5960 DVD Player with HDMI, 1080i Upscaling, DivX Ultra, USB direct (Purchased on 03/27/2008) Product purchased for playing AVI movies stored on 4 GIG Flash Drives downloaded from alt.binaries.movies.divx and other news groups with Forte Agent. From purchased product into a Sabrent Ultra-Compact Premium TV Tuner Box with outputs to large LCD (or projection device) and speakers. Perfect system to give private showing in small theaters for family and friends. This makes thousands of preselected movies and TV shows available when commercial vendor enterprises are absent.
I plugged this into my Windows XP system and it just worked. It's very small and very light, and as one of the previous reviewers noted, it *does* have set a very cool-looking blue LED light over each port. A good value for the money so far.
I've had problems playing custom made music cd's in my Dodge Durango (stock stereo, other cars have similar problems too). This is the only blank CD I've found so far that works 75% of the time or better. These CDs are generally slightly more expensive then the cheapest blank CDs, but they are worth the added price.
No mater the use doesn't work. Tried it with different cables and on different outputs. Just doesn't work. Do not buy. Waste of money.
I waited to review this product because several reviews indicate that it worked well for a couple weeks and then quit. It's been a month and so far mine is still working great. It was easy to install, it took maybe 10 minutes or less and we noticed the difference right away. It even has a bypass switch on the front so you can leave it in place and turn it off (or just to have an idea of how well it's working you can turn it on and off during commercials). It's very compact so you can hide it from view. So far seems to be a great product.
I just got these couple of weeks ago and let me tell you....you cant go wrong with these....not for the price. Simply the best bang for the buck!!! I got these for $36 along with Creative Labs 5.1 card for $20. Sound is awesome. Game experiance, music...sounds sooo much better.Blue LED light is bright, but once you put it on top of the monitor it wont bother you. Black electrical tape will do the trick also ;)70RMS is more then enough for me...if you need more power, be prepared to take a hit on the price. since 80% of the time music is not played at full volume....what the point.Subwoofer is exellent also. COnnections and everything is are much simpler to wire up then some of the previous surround sound sets.I would recommend 100%
Wireless is definitely the way to go. I've been looking for a cheap way to get into the wireless arena and fortunately they decided to drop the price a bit on the MS Wireless Mouse Blue.Ergonomically, it feels decent enough, and seems to be made of decent, durable material. It glides smoothly with nary a hiccup onscreen (except when first waking up). The batteries are a little difficult to install; one needs to be almost jammed in for it to go in the slot.Installation took me two hours though: I plugged it into my laptop's PS/2 port and, after installing Intellipoint 4.1, and after several tries of the install it refused to recognize that I had a wireless, optical mouse (no scroll wheel, etc.). Apparently, the touchpad driver of my laptop was linked to the PS/2 port (which, I was to find, was exclusively for connecting an extra keyboard). Plugging it into the USB port solved the problem with detection.Oh, also Intellipoint refused to install itself after I updated the touchpad drivers. So I had to uninstall the touchpad drivers so IP wouldn't complain, install IP 4.1, then reinstall the touchpad drivers AFTER so IP wouldn't notice. It's been running fine with no conflicts whatsoever. Everyone's happy, and so am I. It took me two hours to get happy, but it happened.
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I bought this product thinking that it would work for all the finger marks and dust on my new laptop. But it doesn't. Don't buy this and waste your money.
I'm a paralegal student, returning to college after 30 years in the workforce. Textbooks have sure gotten heavier in those years, and with having to carry my laptop some days as well, my old reliable backpack was just not working for me. So I ordered this one, knowing Jansport's reputation, and I'm so glad I did. It's making my life much easier. It's very easy to use, and it's very sturdy. If I want to use it as a regular backpack, I can. It's just what I was looking for, and I'd recommend it without hesitation.
Works well as a lens protector and as an hase filter. Price is reasonable. Why spend more than necessary? Does not add distortion.
I have had my ipod in a basket for a long time... until this purchase. It now sits on my kitchen counter and I enjoy music every day. It is very easy to use, especially for someone not very techy. I am very happy I made this purchase and everyone who sees it is amazed by the price.
Worked great to develope creativity in a special needs child. Did wonders for a child without spatial memory due to intelectual deficits.
I have had the D-Link USB Hub for some time now, maybe 3 or 4 months. It just plain works as advertised. I have four unpowered and 1 powered usb device plugged into it and they all work just fine.
Drive seems to work well mechanically, after I bought ($5) another new SATA cable. The problem was that the WD software was not able to create a new boot drive either in Windows or DOS. I was able to copy a boot onto an older small EIDE drive, but not onto this SATA. (?)Western digital support was absolutely no help - they blamed the problem on Dells software and recommended that I purchase third party software to clone.Plan on another up to $50 on software to be able to use this drive.
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 item works well right out of the box. I bought it to move my album & cassette collections to cd. Very easy to use. The one problem is that if you want each song to be a seperate track, you have to sit and manually close each track. It is very time consuming! I could do that by ripping the entire side to my computer and manually splitting it there...but that adds additional time too. The sound is OK but not exceptional. For those who aren't fussy and can move a complete side of an album or cassette without worrying about splitting tracks...this will work very well.
After I bought the 2GB version some years ago, I have been buying this ever since.The construction is sturdy, the slider is strong, the whole thing is reliable. I have several copies of the 2GB and 4GB for my office use, and one is yet to fail. Generally Cruzer Sandisk is a good product. I bought the earlier flat plastic verisons of 1GB and they are still in active service.The U3 software that comes with this is very handy in given situations.
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.
Have used it for a month now. 1400 pixes is WIDE! Movie watching is good too.Haven't had it for long enough to comment on whether it will stay the same for long.
My son loves the backpack because it's durable and has a lot of compartments to store things. Going to use it when he starts college. Can take his lap top with him.
The cables are sleek and blend into walls very well. Be extremely careful when attaching to walls because a simple mistake can lead to the end of the product.
I bought one of these players, upgrading from a Sony 300+1 disk player that had been filled and because I also wanted the progressive scan my older unit had lacked. The slowness of the Disk Exployer has always been a problem that I was use to, so that was nothing new to me. A wireless keyboard makes a GREAT difference when putting in movie names, howerver it still took me about two weekends to program 320 DVD titles (about 5% of which had been pre-programmed with DVD-Text).The first problem showed up as I was loading the movies from the old player. Slot number 141 would not load a disk into the drive, no matter what disk I put into the slot. This was a minor problem as I had 399 working slots.The bigger problem showed up after I had put in about 380 DVD's (about seven months into ownership). The unit started acting up. Sometimes the power would turn itself off for no reason, sometimes programmed disks would be lost from Disk Exployer and more then once the player would simply lock up while playing a disk - the picture would freeze and no responce from either the remote or front-panel buttons. I would have to unplug the unit to reset it.And on the 8th month, the power supply failed. I was on 383 DVD's, all programmed, with picture jackets ... I nearly cryed thinking of all the time it had taken to program the player. It has been in the shop now for two months. Luckly, I had not yet sold my old 300 disk changer, which is still working.For those that don't like programming in all those DVD titles, I have recently purchased the Kenwood DV5900, it links to your home computer and gets titles off the internet. It is a much better, though much more expensive unit ... and still supports changer linking (up to three), which the newer Sony units seem to lack.
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.
The software installs easily and the supplied utility is decent, but the unit has poor sensitivity compared to my wireless PC Card and most annoyingly it constantly disconnects and reconnects, sometimes several times a minute, even when the signal is fairly strong.
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.
The case is great and so far the battery is doing exactly what it was advertised to do. If you get a camcorder get it with this battery because itll last you way longer than the other crappy ones and come in handy when on a vacation spot with no where to recharge. Gets about 3-4 hours.
I ended up buying these adapters because they were very inexpensive and with the advice of another reviewer I found that adding a penny for complete contact did the trickso 4 stars for the inexpensive casing for the AA to turn into a D and subtracting a star for not working without the penny (a very minor inexpensive adjustment to make them work)
The turntable works great, as always they give short RCA cables to connect to a receiver or amplifier. The overall construction is sound, however there is a quirkly attachment that you may wonder what it is for when first opening the box, its the adapter record size adapter. This record player will do away with any old one's you may have laying around, nothing beats vinyl!
All of Caselogic's cases are good at what they do- hold your media safely. Koskin (what does that word mean anyway?) is an interesting material that feels like a cross between leather and rubber. It's an alternative if you are tired of nylon. It's not as if Louis Vitton started making CD cases, but it's pretty cool. And no animals were killed to make it.
I bought this system and after only a week and a half it stopped working. It went out mid way through a movie. I had to take the whole thing apart just so I could remove the DVD trapped inside. I do not recommend this item. It's worth spending the extra money on a better system take my word on it. Magnavox...not very smart after all.....
Purchased a new TV for my bedroom. Thought I had an HDMI cable laying around, but of course, I did not. Looked around at the big box stores, but didn't want to pay the $30+ that they were asking, so I checked out Amazon and found this great product. This cable works great! The only thing that's better than the product itself is the price of the product! I've told everyone I know to get it from here if they ever need a new HDMI cable. You can't beat the price and the shipping was fast.
These HDMI cables work perfectly for only a fraction of the cost. The retail stores should be ashamed of themselves for grossly overcharging people.
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.
I installed this on a Presario V2000 laptop and have had a perfect experience with it. It clicks right on the top, and comes with a handy little case which I put it in when I travel. I use it with Skype and also MSN Messenger, and I get good reviews from people on the other end.It's got plenty of adjustability, including an easy manual focus, just like on an old-fashioned camera, which lets it get a very clear picture.
audio does not work, disappointing! I guess it seems it is another case of you get what you pay for.
The product arrived even earlier than predicted (in time for Christmas, which saved me....) and was exactly as advertised. Thank you!
I purchased this based on the excellent Amazon reviews. I am glad I was not wrong. This 'Salad Shooter' does excellently at shredded cheese. Even the semi-soft cheeses (Swiss among them) come out great! Cleanup is also a breeze. (Note: Do remember to slip your cheese into the freezer for 15 minutes prior to grating.)I was cooking split-pea soup last evening and when it came time to grate the carrots and onions, the 'Salad Shooter' performed marvelously! Thank you Amazon and 'Presto'!
Great dvd player for the price. I won't be bothering with an hd-dvd player or blu-ray until they figure out which one is going to win (or they come down in price enough for me to not care whether I pick the winner or loser.)That having been said, most people probably won't notice the subtle difference in quality between using the hdmi cable and upconverting to 1080i and using the component cables and only going to 480p.The few minor issues I can live with:1) It would be nice if it automatically resumed when inserting a dvd, rather than having to hit play while its loading and before its too late. I've had to skip through DVD's on several occasions because I didn't hit the button in time, or the DVD player didn't register it. It should at least be an option.2) This is the biggest one. The auto setting for hd is horrible. All it does is automatically pick your tv's highest setting and go to it, without taking into account the video source. This is annoying when trying to watch dvd's designed for 4:3 screens, as you have to manually scale the resolution down to 480p to keep it from stretching the video out of proportion. At the very least it should scale the video feed to 4:3 before sending it to the tv in this mode, so it doesn't get stretched.
I did a lot of research on Panasonic and Philips recorders before I purchased the GX300. This unit is very wasy to use as it has a well thought out menu system. I have made many recordings without any problems. I have been using Memorex DVD+RW discs. They have played in every DVD and PC I have tried. In addition I was able to make a great recording of an old VHS tape to a DVD+R.One feature I didn't expect was that somehow it is able to retrieve the title of a TV show. I set only the time to record a show, say "Law & Order" . Somehow (I don't know exactly how) it is able to retrieve the show title. Later when I look at the titles on the disc it will say "Law & Order" with the date and time.The IR Blaster works great with my Motorola cable box.Perhaps the only thing missing is an i-Link port.If you're looking for a DVD recorder, I highly recommend this.
I think Amazon ran out of the old hardware revs already :-). In any case I got version 3 and it works great. It's been working perfectly since I got it last month. I'm using it to connect to my Linksys WRT54G using WPA2-PSK/AES encryption. IMO, the best way is to set it up using static IP. Using DHCP will make things more complicated because you'd have to figure out the IP address of the bridge. I also found that setting it up manually using the web interface made more sense than using the setup CD, but both work fine. The bridge's default IP is 192.168.1.226 and the username/password is admin/admin. You may have to adjust your network settings to initially setup the bridge.
I purchased this one month ago to put a Pioneer deck into my wifes 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. It was very, very easy. Oddly enough the markings on the packaging didn't accurately describe what each color was for, but the wires all matched up exactly to the after market connector that came with the stereo. I used the crimp method, wrapped the whole thing in electrical tape to prevent wires exposure due to rubbing, connected the black ground cable to a bold under the dash and I was done. A wonderful fit. There was only one wire that I didn't need for controlling an antenna so I just wrapped the end in some electrical tape.I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a good solution for an after market set up.BTW, Best Buy had nothing useful to offer me to do it myself.
I hosted the neighborhood for an outdoor viewing of Diary of a Wimpy kid - and spent the entire evening turning the sound up and down - up for dialogue and downs for music/special effects. What a pain! So the next day I started looking for a way to stabilize the sound. The Terk was cheap and sounded almost too good to be true. I got it via Amazon's EXCELLENT prime service, and hooked it up easily. IT WORKED exactly as advertised. The whole family will be getting these from me for Christmas! What a nice way to end the see-saw volume game. I suppose your dog might be able to hear the difference in sound quality, but my dog isn't typing this review (he lacks the opposable thumbs), so unless you are some super audiophile, all you will notice is that commercials are no longer annoyingly loud, and when you change channels or watch a movie, you no longer need to mute the set to prevent being blown out of your chair by the sound.Note that this product only stabilizes analog signals, so you will need to find the RCA outs of your cable box or DVD player, but that really isn't that hard now, is it?
That was not my intention to write a review. However browsing a few other reviews I found one that resonates well with my own experience (please see Tully M. Pick review, May 10, 2006).What a coincidence - I also bought one DVP642 probably 18 month ago or so and it stopped working after less than a year. Well, I was optimistic and bought another unit in September 2005. Today it stopped working as well. In both cases players could not be controlled - just erratic blinking of buttons. You even cannot get back a DVD after that without disassembling the unit.I'm not going to buy another unit of Phillips. But not sure if there are any better (more reliable) models out there.To be fair to Philips there were four other divx players that died on me: including Liteon, LG and a few other less known brands. All lasted half a year more or less. There is no other appliance I can remember that would be so short lived. Be that CD/DVD drives, VCRs, TVs or digital cameras. And even if they die like Sony camcorders it happens after at least 3-4 years.I'm really puzzled now. Maybe hard drive based solutions would be a better alternative but who knows.Just my two cents.[May 17, 2006]: Unbelievable! Thanks to DamienDMX6 (May 13, 2006). This model has indeed a faulty capacitor (C316) that can be easily replaced. I fixed both players.Now I feel sorry for the thousands of other consumers that are just not aware of the fix.Still I think the design of the unit is flawed and otherwise nice player fails so miserably.
I bought a B+W KSM Polarized Circular filter and threaded to the B+W UV filter and couldn't get them apart. In addition, the UV filter wouldn't properly thread to my new Canon 18-135mm EFS lens.
I have Cox internet and was tired of paying the rental fee so I bought this Surfboard. I had to call cox and they reset the stuff on thier end and it works fine.
Just bought this package and have been extremely surprised. I had been looking at digital cameras and just recently my printer went south. If you buy the camera alone it is 7/8's the total package price.Printer set up well and seems easy to use. No problems but don't really expect photo quality. Camera is great too for my purposes. Software quite simple. I recomend you also get the optional black printing cartridge and definately ugrade to a larger flash card like a 32 or 64mb. All in all I was not expecting a ... top notch printer [and camera] so I am very pleased. A real value. Only thing I don't like is HP sells the A/C adapter for [aditional money]. This is really necessary if uploading alot. And don't expect the batteries to last as long as the one in the TV remote.
I have been using Memorex dvd-r blank media for more than a year and have gotten fine recordings with my new dvd player/recorder. Not all of my recordings were successful, no product I know is 100% perfect, but the majority have been successful with Memorex dvd blank media.This 50-pack spindle was purchased from Amazon because I know I can rely on them to give you the best in quality and value plus free shipping. Moreover, I have never really been disappointed with anything purchased from Amazon.After trying many dvd-r blank media, I found Memorex dvd-r spindles to be affordable and reliable for a better than average performance.
Piece of junk. It started smoking shortly after plugging it in for charging, Teaches you never buy a cut-rate product. By a real Nikon battery. I gave it one star, because it wouldn't let me give it "no" stars.
I have a Sony 2.0 G VAIO with Windows XP. Under this environment it was just a matter of plugging it in and the drivers installed themselves automatically. I did not even have to open up the driver CD that accompanied the CardBus. Very impressive if you ask me. I am backing up my files as I am typing this with no problem onto my 160 G external hard drive using the fast USB 2.0 technology.
Love the battery life of this battery. It's also much less expensive than getting the Cannon replacement.
We didn't have much expectations about this cable and really what is there to expect? We get good quality tv via labtop streaming, so it's all good.
A very fine crafted filter. Tiffen makes great filters without the outrageous price. Keep on the lens at all times...
I'm bought this camera a month ago. The picture is great for this price. The software is easy to install and use. The only thing I didn't give it 5 stars is that the software will not work under Windows NT or Windows 2000.
Bought this Hawking HM92P for $14.00. Thought I would try the faster compression technology. This piece of Cra#### was DOA!!!The software was a joke too!! A bad joke!!!!! I will NEVER purchase another Hawking product again. I guess you get what you pay for, ya know? There's my 2 cents...........
This is an excellent product. I have used it successfully to connect to 2 networks, I have also installed a thin client and used it to connect to a Citrix server. A lot of people complain that it is difficult to remove from the Jornada. My response to that is, once you have it in, why in the world would you ever want to remove it. Does this sound like a review for the Jornada?
An older CNC Machine uses a 3.5&#34; floppy for data input. The original drive part number was a Y-E Data 702D-6639D B. This original unit had a small header with jumpers that had to be set to work properly with the CNC machine (looked kind of like an IDE header/jumper). Other 3.5&#34; floppy drives would not work with this CNC machine. I tried the Y-E Data YD-702D and it worked great. No header/jumpers like the original. Just plugged it in and it functioned properly. The unit was packaged well and it arrived new in the original box. Fast shipping from this seller.
The first thing I noticed while unboxing the subwoofer is the weight of the carpet covered, cast-aluminum box, very nice heft but the carpet is slippery. Plexi-glass window on one end let's you see the travel of the heavy duty blue, poly cone. Dual ports on the opposite end of the box have a very smooth finish. Actual power ratings are 350 Watts RMS/500 Watts peak.Situated just below the dual tuned ports is the gold-plated, spring-loaded combination speaker connection block that will accept banana plugs and pin-type connections as well as wire up to at least 4-gauge. There is a built-in low-pass filter in the sub so sensitivity is slightly reduced at lower power levels. At least 15 watts of power is needed to hear the bass but keep turning up the volume and at half of rated power (175 watts)it's actually a little too much for me. Freq. response is stated as 30Hz to 700HZ but there is about a 3db/octave roll-off above 450Hz, response down to about 18Hz is excellent.Pyle Audio has been around for a very long time. I first started seeing Pyle equipment come in for installlation or repair back in the early 1980's in the electronics shop where I worked. They've always maintained a decent, low-budget, alot of "boom-for-the-buck" line of equipment and this is a good example.
I find this machine miraculous. If you want to 1) play the music on your computer through your stereo, or 2) listen to internet radio, this product is exactly what you need. It's simple to set up (doesn't even come with a CD!) and simple to use. It works best if you have a wireless network, but can also be plugged in. I've had absolutely no problems with mine. There's now beta software that's compatible with iTunes version 7, which should solve the complaint of another reviewer. This is one of the best purchases I've made in years!
I bought this a while back going on all the positive reviews and wanted something relatively cheap. It has definitely served it purpose. It charges my iTouch 4th generation almost perfectly with the exception of a couple times where it didn't recognize it, all I had to do was take it off and put it back on though. The sound quality is good, better than I expected. The only thing I have against this is that the power button on the top quit working after a month or two. The volume buttons still work fine though. Overall, good price for a good little speaker system and convenient to carry around.
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.
does work but is not east to adjust. It is nearly impossible to get the bolts tight enough to hold the monitor in place. Had to get another allen wrench and add an extension on it to get enough leverage. Once mounted you are pretty much stuck with that position, other wise go through the entire process again.
This board is described as a Micro ATX but is actually a micro BTX. Be aware of this - if you do not have a Micro BTX case -the board will not fit.
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!!!
Though I haven't had the opprotunity to use these cables I had read excellent reviews on a trusted forum and expect they will work well with my next DVD/VCR purchase. For the price, how could I go wrong.
I was pleasantly surprised! I got more than I anticipated, and the delivery was prompt! It suits my needs to a T.
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.
My truck did only had a CD player and I wanted to hook up my music from my Android to make commuting less boring. I decided against installing an aux input and instead went with the cheaper solution, which was the RadioPlay. The tuner works great where I live, I haven't used any of the other presets except for 88.1 since it works so well. The cord's 3.5mm audio jack cord has good length so it can reach people in the backseat if they want a turn to choose a song. And I had no problem fitting the connector in my cigarette lighter socket, despite it being located very close to the other socket. I wish they have an android version with a miniusb charger, but I bought a cheap $1.50 miniusb car charger from Amazon that takes care of that problem, just a little more tangled wires however.-1 star for giving me the wrong manual though.
Don't know why Amazon consistantly hounds buyers into rating things like batteries, as if I could purchase odd batteries at Target they wouldn't keep sending emails asking me to review my battery purchase. Anyway, the battery got to us when it was suppose to and works just fine. The service was fantastic. I'd purchase odd batteries from them again! lol! Too bad the camera we bought the battery for stopped working. Funny, but now we have an expensive brand new hard to find battery and can't use it.
Great Lens, Insane Value, Couldn't be happier. Do yourself a favor and pick one up
Commercial Advance - *Watching Baseball games in half the time - *Never missing Eastender (for my wife) - * (at least until BBC America make it disappear / go to pay per view)Pause live TV when the kids want to show you something - *Watch something recorded whilst recording - *See - more than 4 stars.Downside - sometimes shuts recordings off &quot;early&quot; - and I haven't found a way of recording + 1H apart from making a manual recording.The blue light on the front is too bright.
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
for the price and the size i am very pleased with the digimax l60
I bought this card to capture video. Watching TV is ok but on 3 computers, the PCTV Studio locks up and shuts down the system. I can not capture video and I tried for a week to get support from Pinnacle. No support other than the online support which is not helpfull. I own a computer consulting company and none of my employees or myself could get this to work. It is junk in my book.
This external DVD is just what we needed. It's been a reliable performer for us.
I have tried several sets of headphones that I could use with my iPod while exercising. I was underwhelmed with the sound quality of the new Apple headphones for iPods. I tried the inner ear ones, but I can hear every step I take through my ears! These have an excellent fit and a good clear sound, all at a very reasonable price!
You get what you pay for in this case you get a small camera for little money that works great, for the purpose intended. I bought this camera for my wife who has a fear of anything digital. The camera is easy to use and takes good pictures. The 3.2 MP is enough for most people (who needs a 2' x 3' picture). The 2x zoom is a little weak, if you want more spend an extra $100+, I don't think the difference between 2x and 3x is worth it (my camera has 10x ) We use this camera mostly inside parties etc where you don't need a long lens. This camera is definitly worth the price, I would recommend getting a larger SD card right away (128?).
I haven't had any bad burns so far - my only gripe is that the edges of the discs aren't smooth. No big deal, just bugs me a little. Otherwise, they're great. I like the gray surface.
Works great! Don't buy something that costs 20 bucks when you can get this. It does the exact same thing.
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.
This is the only pen/tablet I've used, so can't base my rating on comparison with others.I use it for drawing trails on maps and fine-tuning images, and all I can say is "WOW!". Anyone that has tried intricate work with a mouse knows how frustrating that can be. I more than got my moneys worth after the first day of using this product. I got done in a day what would have literally taken a week or more - and the finer precision resulted in better quality.The hyperpen does the job at a very reasonable price. If you're looking at this product, then you probably need one. Buy it! It'll be one of the best investments you make.
These are exactly as described. I actually bought them for my husband because he needed a replacement to use on the boat and they far exceeded my expectations. VERY easy to focus quickly even for people that wear glasses and they're not too heavy. Granted, we're not doing satellite imagery, but the clarity for the distance is beautiful. In fact, my military son said that they're as good as, if not better, then what they were issued in Iraq. So, the price, you can't go wrong. In fact, I orderd a second pair.
The lens works beautifully, and rotates cleanly. It is easy to install and remove and gives great results in my photographs.
i bought this a couple months ago and have LOVED it. The main and only purpose of this was for my ps3 and it hasnt dissapoint. It was real easy to set up and the sound quality is awesome
I bought these as a replacement for my broken altec-lansing headphones(AHS322). The sound seems okay. Using them for more than 15-20 minutes makes the ears feel uncomfortable and sometimes causes a little pain(On-ear not over the ear). The good things are that it has a long cord, it is quite adjustable and decently durable. Would be good for the occasional user.
Just got one of these and it is great! Like all Sony products - READ THE MANUAL -to fully understand and enable its many features.
Short and sweet: had this adapter for about 10 years and gave it moderate use... finally died (cable shorted). I tried a Cody adapter and it simply did not work. So i went back to this one and it's perfect. NOTE: this adapter does not actually say Philips on it - so I couldn't remember which brand I had bought. Had I known it was Philips, I would have ordered this one right away instead of going through the return process with the Cody... BUY THIS ONE!
This is hands down one of the best players on the market. It made a great X-mas gift for my brother. He liked it a lot. However, there is another choice on the market: Philips 642/ 37 player sold on amazon.com In addition to all the feature it is also Region free for just extra $12. Makes sense to go for. You will not regret this buy!
This is my first flat-screen LCD monitor other than on a laptop. The monitor is crisp without the slightest sign of jitter -- A big improvement over earlier analog-interface units. I have not experienced any of the noise or backlight yellowing issues described by other reviewers. This leads me to believe that these problems were caused by sample defects or improper handling before or during shipment. I will definitely not be going back to a CRT.Amazon, as always, handles the transaction and shipping flawlessly.
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.
This recorder is fantastic. Small, easy to use, the USB connection is fantastic for downloading recordings to your computer.The sensitivity is great (although I use the separate microphone and not the built in one) for meetings and class lectures (which is my primary use).THERE'S ONLY ONE PROBLEM: this thing sucks battery juice like there is NO tomorrow! Why the manufacturer opted for AAA batteries instead of AA I'll never know (I would have tolerated a slightly larger unit if it served this purpose).Be warned: the battery indicator on the device is misleading. It'll show 2 bars (out of 3) but that basically means you've got 1-2hrs left.I use this thing to record roughly 5 hours of lecture 4 days a week and I replace the batteries every 2 weeks. Basically, you'll get around 30hrs of recording time before it dies on you.Not such a big deal you say? Well imagine you finish a 2hr lecture and realize the thing shut off from battery death 2 minutes into it. Yeah... it'll tick you off.The device gives no audio warning of any kind that it's turning off so make sure you carry around extra batteries with you and keep an eye on it.
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.
I recently purchased 2 of these beauties to connect my Comcast digital cable box to my newly acquired Samsung (LNT3242) 32" LCD TV (also a 5 star purchase) and also to connect my new Philips 1080p upconverting DVD player. WOW! That was the first word out of my mouth as I tuned to my first HD channel after connecting them and turning the power on. You could buy more than 40 of these cables for the price of 1 cable from that other monstrosity of a company (I refuse to name them here) that is doing nothing but acting as a consented pickpocket if you purchase their cables. I can't imagine other cables doing any better of a job at delivering the digital signal as these cables do. So save some cash, get these cables today, hook 'em up to your shiny new gadgets and hit the popcorn button on the microwave. It's HD movie time!
I just got this TV. I am using it with a Comcast cable HD box. It works great! The quality of the picture is excellent. For non-HD channels it beats my 60 inch Panasonic LCD projection by a wide margin. The simulated surround sound is also great for speakers that size. I tried a Joe Satriani DVD in the built-in DVD player and the sound was incredible. Not as good as a real receiver/apmplifier, but for such small speakers, great! Since it is my bedroom TV, it's going to keep me up at night!
I've owned Sony Walkman CD players in the past that were really good and performed well in my car. When my last unit started to have some problems, I immediate bought another Sony, assuming equally good functionality. NOT. This unit has no backlight - try to change tracks in the dark car. The BIGGEST problem for me is that there is no "resume" function as in past units and no way to retain settings. When you disconnect the power source (as in shutting off the car) you lose volume settings and track settings so the unit always goes back to track 1 as opposed to resuming where you left off. There's an annoying beep if you change from one track to another also. You can turn that off but then when you shut your car off, the setting is lost and you have to reset the "beep off" setting. Lastly, the unit is hard to open. Not a problem if you're using it on a walk but a big problem if you're trying to change CDs at a stop light in your car or trying to do it in the dark. While the anti-skip protection is great and the sound is reasonably good, there just have to be better buys out there.
I only got to use it once and then it would not play anything else. It would power on but it would read "No Disc". Looks like a great deal with all it has included with it but obviously looks are deceiving.
The case failed to hold the iPod Shuffle secure allowing it to fall out unless I wrapped it in with the headphones. Nice concept but needs a snugger fit.
I purchased this for the patio, so I could take it out and bring it in the house. I wanted something to play my mp3s. So far so good.
Very sturdy feeling cable, I can't say whether it's better or worse than any other cable, but it's working perfectly and that's good enough for me.
Received this salad shooter very quickly, and I love it. I can graded up cheese in a snap for taco's. Thanks
Got this to replace my Canon 300D. Great upgrade. Fast, tight sounding shutter. Quick startup, solid feel. Nice big screen (wish it could do live mode.) Got the battery grip and it feels just like a 40D :)Very happy so far!
I purchased the B+W filter to protect a 50mm lens that I use on my Leica M9Leica M9 18MP Digital Range Finder Camera (Steel Gray, Body Only), and although there are less expensive filters available, I wanted a quality filter from a reputable company. The light constituting the photo that you envision has to pass through all of the glass contained in the lens and the filter before reaching the camera's film or sensor, and this filter does its job: it protects without diminishing the quality of the image. I highly recommend it.
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.
I bought two of these each for $2 and some change. I had my heart set on getting the HD quality promised by my brand new 40" LCD in conjunction with a Blu-Ray player and my Xbox 360. I was incredibly skeptical at first. I used to work in the Electronics department at Walmart and knew that although pricing had gone down since then, $30-$80 is just a disheartening price to pay. It has stopped my parents from buying a replacement for their HDMI cable that went with their expired Brighthouse plan, and they only use the AV components because of it.So anyway, I figured if this didn't work out, I would be throwing $5 and some change away and be a bit disappointed.... OR I would be investing $5 and some change and be so very delighted. As you can see by my rating, it was an absolute steal. Perfect quality.Buy this. You'll be so happy you did.
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 use this filter on my Nikon 80-200mm AF-D ED IF f/2.8 lens. Very sharp and highly recommended lens.
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!
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.
Was quite excited to have a speaker dock for my iPod. Opened up the box, plugged it in, plugged in the iPod. Music started playing...filled the room...sounded great. 5 minutes later all I could hear was an intermittent buzz/beep. Unplugged everything, took the iPod off. Plugged it back in and even without the iPod in the dock it was making the same noise. Don't get me wrong, I understand that sometimes things are just defective but I'm reviewing my experience with the product and it was bad. I sent it back and dug out my old computer speakers which work great as iPod speakers, and they didn't cost me anything.
Great camera, but need full sun to get best photos. When photos are taken in full sun, pictures are clear and full of color.
I bought an external hard drive in order to backup the entire contents of my laptop. Unfortunately Windows XP won't let you create a restore disk on CD-rom, it has to be a floppy disk. That left me two options: 1) buy a full-fledged software package like Norton Ghost for about $70 or buy this cheap floppy disk drive. Given the price difference and the mediocre reviews for the fancy software packages, I went with the disk drive. The Windows software for backing up your entire hard drive could not be simpler, and it worked like a charm. The only trouble I had was that the floppy disc drive couldn't use or format some of my diskettes. I have yet to figure out why. Other old diskettes worked fine. They might just be so old that they degraded, but they were a type that it is supposed to be able to use.Update: I haven't had any trouble with recently purchased disks. I think the others were just old.
Very solid mouse. It is small yet fits nicely in my hand. Movement of the mouse is very accurate on the screen (I've only used with Windows XP). Other wireless mouse I've tried has been too fast as the default speed, but this one has a good default speed. It is very accurate and has good range (have not had a problem with it going out of range of my notebook, or desktop). My one gripe is that I wish the USB receiver fit inside of the mouse rather than fitting into a slot on the bottom of the mouse. I have not had a problem with it falling out, as it seems to fit very snugly and securely, but if I traveled with it I could see it possibly coming loose of the mouse.Great mouse, I definitely recommend it.
The setup was not difficult, and the server works generally well for my XP machine, but there is no Macintosh support. I shared the printer on the XP machine, but Mac still can't print to it--I get the error "unsupported personality:PCL" all day long. The product does not include software for the Macintosh.It is also expensive for what it is--a single port print server. Other users report problems with Vista.So you are better off buying a wireless printer. Lexmark makes these, and they support remote Macintosh printing. However the all-in-one models do not support remote scanning from a Macintosh, so beware.
Everything Command makes I love! No more cords on the floor, scattered about, in the way, trapping dirt balls and creepy crawlers!I had to have these when I first saw them. I'm really into the contemporary, modern feel of things in the home--sanitized, clean lines, organization. I moved into my new home further out in the country and realized quickly I had many fans--wolf spiders!!!! UUGGGHHHH!These cord bundlers allow me to clean up my act by getting the cords off the floor. Follow the directions and allow at least 2-4 hours for the tape to set before bundling the cords in it. I applied the tape strip to the back of the cord bundler and placed it on the wall board of tv, audio pier, etc. whichever your configuration. I then wound neatly the cord (in a circle) and placed the cord on the bundler strap and inserted the end into the other. Follow directions and you won't go wrong and will ensure easy removal later.And no more dust balls, at least not all over the cords on the floor! Makes it easier for me to swiffer.
We bought this as a backup to the Canon battery for our new SD1000, and it seems to be working just fine.
The phones or ear buds are light but rigid and don't fit well in the ears for comfort.
HDMI cables are generally over priced but not from this company. I got it for under $3 and it works just fine. Shipping was fast. A real deal!
Great response time across network and the cable connections were secure and packaged well. Great buy got a great cable.
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 "smart" technology that the player uses to enhance compressed video. Many scenes will appear in almost DVD quality.
These DVDs are not 4.7 GB but more in the range of 4.3 GB. In my case, this made them useless.
The backpack is as advertised. I don't know about the long term but I've used it a couple of times the last 2 months and I have no complaints. I wouldn't get this bag if my laptop was over 15.4 in. My fits snug but any bigger and I think I would have had a problem
This is a nifty little device.Pros:- Video display is decent- Nice case construction- It played divx from the SD cardCons:- It didn't work with my iPod Classic video (thats an apple lockdown)I don't really care about the battery life. I will plug it in whereever I go and if they don't have power then I will either sleep or listen to my iPod.The best part--> I bought this new for $89 at my local Walmart.
Most HDMI cords in the stores range from $20-$50, but not on Amazon. I bought this cord expecting it to be low quality since it was so ridiculously cheap, but it works just as well as the $50 cable that my parents bought for their HDTV. If you are looking for a HDMI cord, then you should get it here and not at the stores.
Unfortunately this item didn't work at all straight out of the box. Spoke with tech rep from manufacturer and trouble shot the speaker system to no avail. Luckily for me Advent happily accepted the return and upgraded me to the Acoustic Research Speaker, model AW-811 which works wonderfully!
This little cord does what it is supposed to, but sometimes it has trouble retracting the cords back into place. This is understandable considering how small it is, but it would be nice if it worked flawlessly.
I ordered this product January 3rd and I just received it yesterday. Amazon claims that this product was returned back to them. I cancelled my order and a month later they send it to me.......... THe product is okay but at this point I do not even want it......... Check with amazon to make sure your product is delivered.......
When I first got these headphones they were fantastic. Great sound quality, excellent comfort.But after a month and 10 days, the left ear just stopped working.I don't know what else to say -- these would be excellent phones if they didn't break... I'm quite disappointed.
I bought this product from Microcenter. It cost 35 bucks.It disconnects every 2 minutes (no, literally). And the highest speed i got it to run at was 2 mbps.The worst thing is, it overheats very very fast (5 minutes) and just turns off.Its a rip off, i am gonna go and return it tomorrow.
This is a well thought out unit, working on AC or DC. It also has different plugs for different countries. The iPod holder slides into a space under the speakers so there is nothing to break off when it's in your suitcase and it comes with a nice traveling pouch to protect it. The sound is good and I am looking forward to having it on our next vacation.
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
Its been four years since I've bought this mouse.The forward and backward buttons no longer seem to work, this after about the first year of use. All the other buttons work well and as intended.I have dropped it several times from different heights onto solid concrete, and it still works. Sometimes when I drop it the left and right buttons and the scroll get jammed. To fix it I just remove the 5 screws at the bottom take off the top and then just put it back together and it's fixed.Battery life for me is about 3 to 4 months. Tracking is great on most surfaces and the weight is good too.The mouse is a tough one. Logitech hit the nail on the head with this one.
This is a "Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter. The operative word is "PROTECTION". This lens protector is OK. A UV blocking filter is only needed on a film camera. Digital sensors never see UV light. So this is a stupid accessory for filtering light. Anyway, if I spent more, I would end up with a better image, since a $50 filter from BW, for instance, gives better results. No UV filter helps the image. They all result in less contrast and less sharpness. But if you have an expensive lens, you might want to protect the front element. I do. So I put up with the slightly degraded image. This filter is cheap, and the images are still fine for me. If I was a pro, I might decide to forgo the filter and risk the front element. A lens hood such as the one on my 100mm macro keeps the front element protected pretty well, so maybe I will decide to forget the UV filter one of these days. But when I get a shiny new L series lens, I kind of don't want to expose that pretty glass to any risk. Instead, I put up with reflections, flares, and lower contrast. What is wrong with me????
Needed to buy another one of these, but ordered 2 for a back up. Great Product
Hi thereI bought a Canon MP-370 about 18 months ago and it worked well for a while. It stopped working (more of that in a moment) just outside the warranty period and, you guessed it, it was going to cost more to have it repaired than to buy a new one so I bought a 390 which, by that time, had been discontinued. I bought a 390 partly because I wanted to use up a stock of BCI-24 cartridges that I'd foolishly bought in the expectation that I'd have a similar machine for many years. I've now had the 390 for 4 months and I've been through two print heads already - one of these I bought at my own expense for $US90 odd.I'd have to say that the quality of photo prints that come out of either the 370 or the 390 that I've owned are quite excellent; true photo quality and I'd defy anyone to pick the difference between a MP print and a photographic print from a photo store; they really are fabulous.I admit that both of my printers have been asked to do a lot of work since I do use the thing for a lot of photographs; I am a keen amateur photographer.It has got to the stage where I have all but given up on making my MP-390 work. I can't tell you the hours that I've spent trying to align the head, do nozzle checks, do the clean and deep clean process as well as the head refreshing exercise. The upshot of all this is that the unit is stuffed at the moment and needs a new print head, in addition to the two that it's already been through. I'll be taking it to the local Canon guys next week with a printout (if I can manage it in one colour that might work) of the negative comments that others have made here about this particular series of multi pass printers and their problems with print heads.My conclusion. Great scanner, great printer, shame about the print head. No wonder Canon discontinued this series.JMVCanberra AustraliaMy e-mail address if anyone want to compare notes is john.vidler@actewagl.net.au
I am very happy with this upconverting DVD player. The image quality from standard DVDs is very good on my Samsung HDTV.
The best service i never see a servise this good just pay and in less than a minute you have your code then go to xboxlive.com and redeem code now go ahead and buy it
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!
My boyfriend and I both have Asus Eee Pcs (a white 4G surf and a galaxy black 4G - both with Linux OS). In addition to being super easy to install, the extra memory has improved the speed and quality of the whole computer.If using this memory with an Eee PC, make certain to either check for a door/compartment on the bottom of the computer or find a tutorial on how to access the ram slot through the keyboard. My Galaxy Black 4G had a door, but my boyfriend's white 4G surf did not.Transaction was fast and smooth!
This is a nice size, durable bag, for small cameras, It fits the camera, batteries, extra memory cards, and even cables if needed.
Bought 32 inch version in june of 2007. In combination with HD player excellent quality. I do have the problem that when on some channels the sound will switch from stereo to mono. I bought the tv open box item at Sams Club for 450, 3 year extended warranty.The only problem I have is when Blue-Ray dvd is played, it will not be clear and red dots will appear. Does anyone else have this problem?
This product was everything it advertised. It does reduce the glare on the screen of the Kindle Fire and it was extremely easy to install--no little cardboard piece to scrape over the screen to remove air bubbles. It just pressed on in seconds. Very good product!
This item works good. Great value for a great price. I have a sony bravia TV and a HP laptop. The picture quality is great. Wish it came in longer sizes like 10-20'.
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.
Has worked for me in Asia and Latin America. Small size that is easy to pack. Easy to use. Happy with it.
this cable is great just like a high dollar hdmi it cost over $20 at walmart for a 6ft. cable and with this cable its real good quality i put it under my carpet and i don't worry about something happening to it real thick cable. i would buy another if needed
I bought one of these. The rebate is no good in that we sent out the form a couple days after receiving the product. MOtnhs later I got a letter that they are not fullfilling the rebate due to it not being received within 15 days.Also, the product does not hold a position. The maps are way off and it causes my PDA to have to reboot most of the time when I start the Smart St. app.I WILL NEVER BUY FROM NAVMAN AGAIN!Oh - yea - I just called them.... the customer service and operator mailboxes were both full! No one to talk to and no way to leave a message.
Bought this battery hoping to remedy the problem I was having with my Pentax Optio. It wasn't holding a charge on the battery that came with the camera or the extra I bought as a backup.It was like night and day with the new battery holds a charge and restores the camera to function like brand new. Highly reccomend!!!!
I bought this machine on ebay new for 300.00. I've only had it for a few days. It works as advertised, and I've made 20 dvds, with out one coaster using Maxell DVD+R. I've played around with Maxell +RW's too and they seem to work also. I have used these DVD+R in a couple of different players with complete compatability. I do not know about the durability of this machine, maybe I'll post in a few months. But so far, it works very well, with no compatability issues using other players in my house. I'd recommend it.
I purchased this case for my Handspring Visor and have been quite satisfied with it. I added some extra velcro to the back to hold my hardcover in place and now just snap my Visor in or out as needed. I usually don't use the Visor while in the case(although I could), so I snap the handheld in facing the back to prevent any wear and tear on the screen. I also only carry two cards in the case so bulk is not a problem. The all-around zipper gives me a greater sense of security concerning the handheld. The compact size fits easily into my handbag. A good product with a good price that works for me.
I used to have Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 before I got this mouse. It was the best optical mouse out at the time and I never had any problems with the Explorer 3.0.Then came the Logitech MX500. The mouse looks great and feels even better. Much more comfortable than the Explorer 3.0. The buttons are easier to reach and scroll wheel is much much better. Also, the optical sensor on the Logitech MX series are much more advanced than the IntelliEye technology on the Microsoft IntelliMouse series. I was able to notice the difference right away. It's more precise in games and also the extra weight of this mouse gives a much better feeling.However, one thing I don't like about this mouse is that it doesn't work well on mousepads that used to work just fine with the Explorer 3.0. Very weird, but it tends jump alot. Those mousepads were the ones with Micro-groove surface originally made for ball mouse. So I just use it on my desk without any mousepad.
So far so good...does exactly what it is supposed to, with a long enough cable for convenience, but without reducing quality.
I purchased this mp3 player because I wanted something tiny, without an internal battery to fail, and inexpensive in March 2005.I still have it, and have used it about 20-40 hours per week, almost every week since I've had it, and it is still going strong. I love it, the AAA battery lasts about 15-20 hours, and its easy to keep spares on hand-instead of having to worry about recharging the whole unit. I have a PC, and changing around files is a breeze. The rubber case it came with clips easily to waistband, belt, neckline, wherever you want it to go, and then you can forget about it-its not huge and bulky like certain other players (ahem, IPOD).I highly recommend it. Over the last 15 months, it's been every where with me-art studio (had a near miss with paint, one day) working out, locked in the car in a hot texas summer, and dropped too many times to count, and it both works and looks as good as the day it arrived.
Works great.No one should have to pay more than this price for an HDMI cable *ahem*MONSTER*ahem*.Plugged it into my PS3 and my Dell 24" S2409W.Picture quality at 1080p looks amazing!Works as it should.Definitely will buy this cable again, should I ever purchase another product requiring HDMI!
I received my 610 for my bithday back in early July of 2003. Ever since, it's been a favorite electronic device of mine, averaging about 1-2 hours of listening each day for these past 8+ months.First of all, the cons. The most immediate negative aspect is the headphones, which are stiff, and they pinch your hair. They are merely nothing more than &quot;stock&quot; headphones just included with the product. Fortunately, good earphones and headphones are easy and cheap to buy these days. Also, the remote control is a nice sleek little gadget, but the weatherband and tv rarely get signals, and the FM radio too often have trouble getting clear receptions. The software that comes with this seems to have too much enhancing features. They would be much better off if they'd just focus on getting the job done. Finally, if you're buying this to record stuff and then transfer onto a computer, don't. While you can record onto minidiscs with a digital mic, federal law prohibits transfering these files onto computers out of fear for music piracy, so the sony-610 doesn't have this function.Now, the Pros. The Sony 610, as you would expect, plays smooth and with an impressively good sound. It is easy to use and certainly very attractive to the eye. The transfering of files onto minisdiscs are rather easy and though contrasting what I've previously stated about the software, can be a quick process even on more slow computers. Though my review focuses on many negative points, this still gets a rating of 4/5.
Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem works perfectly with no operational problems. Extremely easy to connect for non-technical person. Easily replaced the Comcast unit. Took old one out, matching wiring from old to new. Called Comcast to activate per instructions and "off to the races". Great heavy packaging, clear and easy instructions.
This HD works great yet the Retrospect program that comes with it is not. Yet I just use SuperDuper instead!
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.
they may be gold but my picture didn't get better at all. Pretty to look at but that's about it.
I loved the silver FX versions of these speakers. At $230 plus shipping it is in a tough and pricey group. I was able to snag some PT's at $140pp, and at that price point they are marvelous. None of its ~$100to$200 competitors were strong in mid range, this one uses an interesting approach with its stack of small speakers acousticaly staggered to imitate a large speaker. I like these better than the Z2300's which were running $110-130. At the $200+ price point there are a lot of variables, not the least of which are enviromental/setup. I like the remote, as they may move over to a home theater set up at some point.
I bought the 870 over about a year and a half ago, and it came with a 6,000 page toner cartridge. After printing 7,272 pages, I finally need to get a new cartridge.The printer has been great - cheap, reliable, and good quality output. I couldn't ask for a better laser printer for my home office.
Now this is an "old" product, I've been using this card for 3 years. I initially had a lot of problems with it in XP. After a while a driver came out that fixed it. I tried going to Vista in mid-2007. I gave up on getting Vista and the X-Fi to work correctly by finally abandoning Vista completely by mid-2008 (not just because of the sound card issue though). I was doing a dual-boot, so it wasn't a big deal. I am now using Windows 7. I used Beta sporadically (again dual-boot), but using RC1 then commercial release full-time the last 3 months. All my other hardware is working great with Windows 7 (64-bit), except the X-Fi card. I have lost functionality of what the card is supposed to do, like using the "What U Hear" function or the use of line-in/aux jacks consistently. Extended shut-down issues (I fixed on my own) and silly things like their auto-detect feature for automatic updates doesn't work. Of course the auto update is not very useful anyway, since they rarely release new drivers. I've been patient since I understand it's a new operating system, but it is just like my experience with Vista. Creative's last driver was 2.18.0013 released June 26. If you go onto their site/forum, there are many, many complaints with the X-Fi series (new cards included). This is Nov 28, over 5 months of complaints and not one new driver update. It's pathetic. Well the real pathetic thing is reading on the forum that the Vista drivers apparently still don't work! I usually do not write reviews that I consider to be this negative, but it's a pattern with Creative. I can remember back to DOS days struggling to get a Sound Blaster 16 card (IIRC) to work. I have now removed the card and went to the on-board audio of my motherboard. The sound is pretty good and everything works! I didn't really lose any functionality, since many of features on the X-Fi card didn't correctly or at all. Save yourself some money, life is better without Creative. I feel a little conflicted, just a little, about giving 2 stars. If you're using XP and do not plan to change, I would give it 4 stars. The sound is good and it has good features. But outside of XP at this time the support and frustration with waiting to get drivers with this company, it is a 1 star product. I figure 2 is the best representation of what someone can expect because XP is coming to the end of it's product cycle.
Purchased sony SSF-6000 speakers because I like value and they had good ratings and were inexpensive. I was not satisfied and returned them for the upgrade to Polk. These Polks sound much better and I am satisfied with the very good sound and now feel that I have the "value" speaker I was looking for. If you truly want that "amazing quality" sound, however, you will have to spend much, much more, but I am not that picky and very happy with the Polks. I'm giving them 5 stars to show they are better than the Sony's which have over a 4 star rating.
I bought these looking for a more comfortable and better-sounding replacement for the buds that came with my ipod shuffle. These are neither more comfortable nor better sounding. In fact, to get any bass or richness of sound, I have to shove them so far into my ear canal that they are soon less comfortable than the ipod buds. I'm going to buy some over-the ear phones instead of trying again with shure or some very expensive in-ear model.
Nice road GPS system with lots of features.The GPS system works very well and is easy to operate. MP3 player with built-in FM transmitter, and a hands-free bluetooth are things that I have not heard people talk about when they buy a GPS system for their cars. But I end up using them a lot.I put four stars as opposed to full five stars because I had difficulties updating the map. That was easily solved by resetting the system, but I wish the requirement to reset the system for updating a map was mentioned in the manual. Also, just recently the song player stopped playing after 5 seconds of play time. That again was easily resolved by resetting the system.So I guess the rule of thumb would be to reset when things are not behaving as they should. And let's hope I don't run into a problem that cannot be solved at all. So far I have not.
It is fun to take candid indoor photos of my family (and cats) with this lens--particularly playing with the depth of field. This is my first lens after my 18-135 kit lens. F/1.8 is much more useful low-light indoor settings. When used indoors with natural ambient light pouring in, the color renditions are soft and true. When taking photos of more than one person, I like f/4. It's not too useful outside. If I were to do it again, I would definitely get this lense because of the price, but I would first consider the $200 35mm f/1.8, because the 50mm has a little bit too much reach for me because a lot of photos are taken in the close quarters of our apartment.
This is a pretty good drive except it doesn't come with any mounting screws or nothing which is exactly what is says DRIVE ONLY. Its good if you are looking for a replacement. The drive installs by itself. I use Nero and it performs perfectly with that. It gets max speed with that.I have a Dell Dimension 2400-512 MB RAM-80 GB HDD-P4 2.8 GHz-Win XP Home
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.
Love this product. The sound is clear and it doesn't take up much space. Exactly what I wanted.
The 880 makes turning on your home theater easy as can be. No more having 4 remotes laying around so you can switch from TV, to DVD to video games, to the stereo. This remote is so easy to use my 73 year old mother just loves it.Two things make it better then the other Harmony remotes (and I also own the 550 and love it). The first and most important to me is the base station. With the base you don't need to worry about ever needing to replace batteries. The other benefit of the base is having a designated place to put the remote away. If you have kids this is very important. The second thing I like about this remote is the bigger buttons. This makes it easier to use for older people. Of course you have, just like all other Harmonys, the easy to use one button activation of your home theater gear.The only down side is the setup. It is not hard, but very time consuming. At least it is very time consuming if you are like me. It just takes time to get the buttons for each piece of equipment just the way you want them.In short a great remote for your home theater. Not to mention a great present for parents and grandparents. Just set some time aside for set-up, and you will love this remote.
I bought this camera for my wife and she loves it. It is very easy to use and takes great pictures. The one-step transfer process is very nice. The supplied Kodak software does not provide all the picture editing capabilities but does supply most of them. One of the other editing program ( from Adobe or other suppliers) can fix the few pictures that need extra help.
Was exactly what I expected. Although not a true 4g wire, for the price and what I'm usining it for( a smaller single amp) it fits the bill perfectly.
This Item is great it even has lights on it when it is pluged in to a computer trust me if your thinking about buying this do it.
Belkin makes some great cables. They are not expensive and they are also not cheap looking! They work great and I haven't had one die on me yet. If you need a cable, this one is for you!
The package shipped in like a third of the time they said it would.the reason i gave them 2 stars is because i like the look of this, but like i say only 3 screw hole line up. I hope that it holds in place. I just wish that all 4 holes line up. If it would have had all star if the screw holes would have lined up.
These Meade Mirage 10x25 mini binoculars were rated &quot;Best Value&quot; in a January 2001 review of compact binoculars in The Wall Street Journal. The review author, Lauren Lipton, described them as &quot;extremely easy to use,&quot; said they &quot;provided a great perspective,&quot; declared them &quot;a killer deal,&quot; and described her Amazon.com purchase experience as &quot;effortless.&quot;
As a Bose fan, I was a little skeptical about how this would sound given hose cheap it was. We were not disappointed. We use it in our bedroom and the sound is really very good.
I was pleasntly surprised to find this adapter being supplied by Amazon online. THE SHOOPING EXPERIENCE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY EASER. THE DECRIPTION OF THE DEVICE, THE FAST SHIPPING WERE AS EXPECTED. The power supply arrived as stated and the process as stated was flwless. Thanks for the facilitation and coordination.
I have two of these dvd players. I bought them for several reasons: 1)It is a fairly slim player which will fit almost anywhere. 2)It read disk quickly and so far without any problems (I have them about 4 months). 3)It has features that are very convenient like: Zoom, Dialogue enhancer and cinema mode settings. 4) You can access the previously mentioned features on the fly and they can be memorized at the touch of a button. 5) If you stop the movie to access a menu, it will resume from the same place it left off. 6) The mechanism is very quiet. 7)Picture quality is excellent with no noticeable artifacts and the remote is good enough, it fits well in your hand and all the buttons are well positioned. Only shortcoming is a missing coax digital output, this unit has only an optical output. Overall: VERY GOOD.
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!
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 have had my visor (deluxe blue) for about 7 months now and I absolutely love it. I use it all the time for addresses, scheduling, memos, games, calculations etc...Before looking at the Visor I was thinking about getting a Palm Vx but was held up by the hefty price. The Visor gave me everything I wanted from the Palm Vx and I could use the huge base of existing software because it runs Palm OS!Since I have been using my Visor three of my friends have ordered. Don't wait, this is a great little device for a great price.
This one Remote has replaced the 6 Original Remotes I had on my end table. I have owned 3 different All-in-One remotes in the past including the Producer 8 with macro, and the 6-in-1. This is the best remote control I have every owned. I bought the pre-release Harmony 880 made by Logitech. This remote is programable/learnable and can operate different functions from all your remotes on one setting without switching to a different remote. The rechargable battery will probably last a week without charging, but if you put the remote back in its charging cradle before the week is up, you will never have to worry about the battery. Bottom line is my end table only has one remote contol on it after all is said and done. For a more detailed review on the Logitech Harmony 880 go to www.tomshardware.com. They just completed a full review on this product. This remote is worth every dollar you invest into it for a product you will probably use every day. You will have to connect to the Harmony web site to program this remote, and use a USB cable to connect the remote to your computer, but this is an advantage to pushing buttons on other remotes numerous times and looking at a small two tone screen. You can program almost everything on a few computer screens. This remote will learn any function from your original remotes and add them to any button or custom name and add it to the display. Plus there are one button functions that will turn on your TV/DVD/Switch/Stereo/ then press the play button and change the channel all at the same time. Logitech has made this remote even better than the $400 dollar models on the market. Thanks for clearing up the remote clutter Logitech. Amazon has a great price for this Remote Control. The pre-release cost me $250, but I could not wait after reading all the reviews.
I got this to get the Black Ops 2 season pass. Meets all the expectations. I'm really happy with it. Well done, Amazon!
First, the pros: The HP-8550 is a marvel of design, comely, compact, yet robust enough for a high-output office. Color is reliable, and once calibrated correctly, excellent in fidelity!The Cons: It is slow, seems to take forever to warm up, and although the mfgr's specs indicate 53 seconds for a color print, you could not prove it by ours. For a printer designed to produce up to 60,000 pages per month, it seems a bit finicky and tempermental. It is difficult to cancel a print job once it's sent, unless you trek over to the machine and manually push &quot;cancel.&quot; The drum kits seem to use up way too soon, and are awkward to replace. Likewise the color cartridges.All-in-all, it's a good printer, but for the expense, I would like to see some improvements.
This remote controls EVERYTHING and is super easy to program! Not only can you control your TV and DVD player, but you can also control your Xbox 360, non-standard appliances (iPod dock, Media Switcher, etc.) If you're looking for an IR remote that controls virtually everything AND is easy to use, this is your remote. It works with Mac or PC for programming. The docking station recharges the batteries so no need to get new batteries for this remote every few months.
Exciting novel of intelligence, in this case British misinformation work in the USA before America entered the war against Nazi Germany. The author writes well about what he knows well - the unwrapping of the layers of information years later. The unmasking of the villain and of his motivesis excellent; the account of the melodramatic events in America a little less so.The British tutored our intelligence work in WW II. Along with that we got Blunt, Burgess, McLean, Philby.
I do a lot of sound editing, for which I use a headset. After I finish, I want to listen to the result from the speakers. The Plantronics switch is very good for the task.Another application is for Skype users. It is advisable to use a headset to avoid feedback from the speakers, but in case you are away from the computer and somebody is calling, you want to have the speakers on.The only minus that I see, it is rather difficult to keep it in one place. It is light, and if I move while using the headset, it tends to follow.
In reading other reviews of these speakers I decided that these would be the best for me. I am using them in a rather large living room and the satellite speakers just didn't seem to pump out enough good quality sound. I cannot begin to describe how great these speakers sound. Don't be fooled by the price. Also, follow the break-in procedures as described in the manual, you won't believe the difference in the sound after the break-in period. If you're looking for high quality sound and the best price these are the speakers for you.
Difficult to use. Was a total waste of money. Rarely able to get it to print properly. Even tried using premium paper. It's now sitting in the houses junk closet.
Great product! It is the perfect length from the TV to the Blueray player and I still have slack if I need it later.
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.
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.
everything are of great quality, the pouch and the filters. fit great on my 37mm to 46mm step-up ring.
I bought this notebook a week ago, it is a good notebook, great performance, great processor huge hard disk and the intel turbo memory is really good. The weak point of this notebook is its battery life. I still recommend it for those who like to listen music while working with the machine, or videoaddicts, the harman/kardon speakers and subwoofer are amazing.
Love the ease of use, but not being a techie, having problems with downloading, sharing - the easiest and best way to do this, but the camera's great!
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.
Previously own a Toshiba SD-3860 and trade it for the amazing Phillips DVP-642.This dvd play everything and have great features. Very satisfied since i've got this unit. I can now play my Pal & other region coded DVD's. A great deal for les than $100.00 Can. Pros: PLAY ALMOST EVERYTHING, VERY SLIM, EASY TO UNDERSTAND FEATURES, GREAT PRICE(UNDER 100$), FIRMWARE UPGRADABLE. Cons: CHEAP REMOTE, BRIGHT RED L.E.D. WHEN UNIT IS OFF, A LITTLE BIT SLOW TO BRING DISKS MAIN MENU CONTENT.
This is an AWESOME laptop. I had an Asus G50vt before I switched to mac and I am very happy I did. It loads up EXTREMELY fast and the interface is easy to use and navigate. I love everything about it. The battery life is amazing!!!! Unplugged it runs for 8-9 hours without being recharged or anything. I am a college student so that is perfect for me. I just whip it out in the morning pack it into my backpack and go. I don't have to worry about the charger or anything. My only regret, is that I didn't switch to Macs earlier. Fast start up, fast processor, LONNNNGGGGGGGG battery Life (just for emphasis) and beautiful design. Truly amazing.
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.
Shipped in one piece. But not really what I had in mind in the first place until I saw "See what other item customers' have bought" or "Suggestion to get" when I had just bought this particular product over a year ago. I still own it to this day!
This is a good music player and looks pretty nice.It is overadvertised and everyone has one so its not even unique. There are many better players at comparable prices with 20GB or greater harddrive.There are many accesseries you have to buy for it which you'd get free with other mp3 players(SONY Walkman digital music player and my favorite the RCA jukebox and video player)It holds less songs than Sony's(Sony-13,000,Apple-5,000)You can't watch movies in color on a 3.5inch flatscreen(you can on RCA's)Accesaries not includedCase-$20-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
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.
Having used film until I bought this camera, it took some adapting to the medium. That said, I love this camera! With its 7.1 mp image, there is much more detail possible than most of my 35mm and 2 1/4 images, and it does not cost anything to see what they look like. The zoom feature to review images really shows whether the shot is good or not, so it's really cost effective. I shoot in "manual" mode most of the time and have had a great time experimenting with the many diffrent settings. There is even a "positive fim" setting that does look like it is shot on film. The basic software included is more than sufficient to correct and alter images.This does not have I S, but it is not needed in optimal conditions. I have however used a tripod in low light, because holding for slow shutter speeds is more difficult with this light-weight camera.Good things- manual and automatic modes; four resolution settings with a max of 3072 x 2304 mp; rechargable battery with reasonable battery life; minimal delay between multiple shots; large LCD; good color balance; easy to use menus.Not so good: LCD is easily damaged (get a protector!); funky rubber cover over A/V output; no IS.The camera had "smudge" on the 1st few shots, a faulty CCD. However, Canon replaced it at no charge, and it has worked fine ever since. I LIKE the champaigne color too.
I have tons of cables behind my tv. I bought these to better manage the situation. They work well, were affordable and arrived quickly. I would recommend these clips to anyone who wants to manage all their cables/wires.
Are you big on portability? Are you big on sound quality? Do you want a FM stereo with your MP3 player? Then the iRiver is for you.I don't know how much this thing weighs, but it's next to nothing. If you're working out, this is a big advantage. It works even better if you order the armstrap from the iRiver website, but that runs about $15. (I understand the newer iRivers might come with the armstrap, which they should.)The sound quality is terrific. With a good set of headphones, the sound is transcendent. And it never skips -- another good quality if you're working out.The biggest disadvantage is the program for loading the songs onto the player. My old Intel MP3 player let me put the songs in the order I wanted to hear them. The iRiver likes to make those decisions itself. I've tried to figure out the reasoning behind it, but I can't. So if I try to copy a whole album onto the MP3 player, I have to put it into a folder; otherwise, the iRiver will disperse the songs amongst all the other songs on the player. This is kind of annoying, but not a dealbreaker. Just copy the whole folder over to the player, and you're set. Still, this costs the iRiver one star.All in all, though, this is cheap and effective. I highly recommend it.
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.
Length:: 0:34 MinsThinking I was protecting my Canon lens, I used this filter for a very long time. Turns out, I've been doing a disservice to this good quality lens (Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6) with an uncoated filter. It is better to use no filter than this piece of glass.I recently compared several filters in an extreme flare test. This Tiffen filter did not do very well. The attached video tells the picture story. The two very expensive filters, both multi-coated, added almost no flare in the test. This filter added two large flare blobs in the lower corner.The set up was my Canon 7D and Canon f2.8 24-70mm zoom lens at f 2.8 and 28mm, pointed at a black card in a dark room. I aimed an LED flashlight directly at the lens from the lower right hand corner. This is probably the worst case scenario for creating flare in an image. I took successive pictures with no filter and then the test filters. The video shows the results.I was surprised how little flare this lens had in this particular test - this is one very well coated and baffled lens. The best filter in the test was the B+W XS-Pro Clear UV Haze filter. It generated a very small amount of additional flare in the corner and a very tiny amount in the middle of the image. Compared to the Heliopan, which came in second, both filters performed remarkably well. The B+W filter is about half the price of the Heliopan, so I would go with the B+W. For comparison, I tested two less expensive filters I had on hand. The Tiffen UV Protection filter added two big areas of flare. The Canon UV Haze filter fared the worse with a lot of big flare blobs added to the image.The B+W filter is four times the cost of this Tiffen. Unfortunately, this is a case of you get what you pay for. My conclusion is to either use no protective filter, or purchase the B+W. This Tiffen filter degrades the quality of a fine lens.B+W 72mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M)
I would have thought that buying a genuine HP product would have been better than buying a copy, but this cartridge was defective. I thought my trouble was using cheap paper, and didn't recognize the cartridge leakage until too late to return it.
I loved my iPod mini. But it broke only a year and five months after purchase. Since it was out of the warranty period, Apple refused to do anything about it. Many other Mini owners had the same problem occurring at the same time, but Apple refused to acknowledge that these particular models might be lemons.Buyer beware! They are great machines, but only last a year or so on average.
I was skeptical at first: how could a product deliver color printing, copying and scanning for such a cheap price? Since it was from Xerox, I decided to take a chance. The 35c has proved to be a fantastic and easy to use product. Print quality is great and color copies are also top-notch. Highly recommended
This hub takes care of old power issues I had with smaller (unpowered hubs). It is handling my pda, usb jump drive, high capacity external drive, and printer. And I still have 3 more ports. And I haven't had any USB power alerts from my computer since I added this hub. It does what it says.
I bought one at Sears for $275.00. This digital TV has superior picture quality and the sound is OK for its size. It is "enhanced" definition rather than "high" definition, but I can't see a difference. I feed it from my Comcast cable box via an x10 brand $49 wireless A/V system. I have not used it with an antenna at all. I wish I could buy three more, especially at that price!!! Get one if you can...seems like it is no longer manufactured? Not sure. I personally like that its a 4:3 aspect. Who needs 16:9 in a 15 inch TV? However, it also displays 16:9 when the input format from cable TV is 16:9. Just terrific!
After much research on how to remove my newly-discovered facial peachfuzz (I am postmenopausal 63), I ordered one of these. What a fabulous product. Worked like a breeze! Now my husband can't call me Fuzzy anymore! I'd recommend it highly.
This is a great case! It has plenty of room for all things you want. You can customize the front till your heart is content, and I dont see this thing overheating anytime soon, and it's almost completely silent. The only two problems I have had with this case is me and weight. This is my first build and I have had to redo some things a few times. The weight is understadable and seeing how I will not take this thing everywhere I go, it's fine(I think my old monitor is heavier).CPU: AMD Phenom 9850 X4MOTHERBOARD: Biostar TA790GX A2+RAM: Kingston Hyper X 8gbGPU: Sapphire Radeon 4870HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500gbPSU: ABS Tagan 800w
Docking two stars because the cable is so long it ended up destroying the head phones. Had the cord half way wound up and tied together but the dang thing still got caught in the wheels of my chair without me realizing and when I went to move a bit the thing broke into pieces. Docking another star because even while they were working if you jostled the cable too much the sound would get really distorted, basically I've had a lot of problems with its cable.
I didn't expect them to be this good. I love how you put them on and it blocks sound out and it blocks sound in.My teenage son has been asking for the $200 Dr.Dre headphones and I said No! I bought these for myself and now he has taken them over!When I told my friends the price they were stunned.Good product. Definitely a good buy.
Restless is one of the best spy books I have ever read. The story is told in chapters alternating between England in the 1970's and WWII. The main characters in the 1970's are a young woman and her middle-aged mother. The WWII passages are about the mother, who was a spy. There is a traitor, too. The plot is realistic and the characters quite believable.Anyone liking this book will also like Daniel Silva's The Unlikely Spy, which is also a spy story set in WWII England, and much more realistic than Silva's Gabriel Allon series.
This is just a regular flimsy cloth mousepad, started unraveling at the edges the first day. It picks up dirt from your hands quickly and looks dirty after 2 weeks. Waste of money ;(
I really could not sell myself on the idea of a $100+ ultra-high-quality HDMI cable (Monster, Best Buy). My thinking is as follows: Analog signal degradation is a real problem over long distances, but this is a HDMI cable, which carries a digital signal. Digital signal = 1's and 0's; They just have to make it there, there is no impact to picture quality between a 'high-quality 1' and a 'low-quality 0.' One would still want shielding to prevent cross-talk with nearby cables, which this cable does have.I have used this for over a year now, originally on an upscaling DVD player, and now on a PS3, both connecting to a 1080i/720p television (I have not yet 'bit the bullet' on a large 1080p TV). Both work flawlessly. Blu-Ray picture quality is outstanding.At $10, you can probably afford to take the risk. I did, and I have absolutely no complaints. If I needed another one, I would buy this one again.
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
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.
This was very easy to set up though it was one of those rare occasions when the pictures were not very useful at all. Basically you just need to open the dials on the base parts so you can fit the clear plastic part in. It is easier if you figure out the approximate tilt and height you will need for the clear plastic part that supports your written materials before you tighten up the sides but it is fairly amenable to change. If you are even a little fanatical about all things being exactly even, it will cause you to get out a spirit level because otherwise you will fuss at it for awhile.I work from home and use a variety of research books, some of which are quite large well over the 300 page limit of this page holder; however, if the book fits in the bottom lip, the holder will support it. I have a roll top desk so by using a variety of heights and drawers, I am able to keep three laptops working at the same time, as well as having four to five research books open. This opened a whole new level for me in a space that was largely wasted.I really liked the way I was able to get this to drop an open book at sight level between the top shelf and the desktop surface of my desk. It created a level 1 which is incredibly useful.This is also sturdy. I have several bookholders, one even fashioned by a metal working friend who noticed that I needed something sturdier for some of my books while she was in my office. The only advantage over those are that I am able to use clips to hold books open as well as magnets to keep notes in place. The base on this is able to keep the entire unit as stable as the metal book holders but obviously not hold notes with magnets. Not a serious problem although I expect I will be using clips on it shortly enough.There are two flaws that bother me. The clear plastic itself: it's like waiting for a ding on a new car. You want to get it over with so you can go back to being free and easy. Yes, I'm still waiting for the first scratch so I don't have to be careful anymore. Understandably this is a strength and a flaw. The other is that even when I am using books under 300 pages, one side of the base pieces sometimes tilts. If it comes down, everything on my desk comes down with it. If the bases were a little heavier, that would make it an even better product.
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!
I bought this dock as a present for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it. The ideal gift would've been the Bose IPod Dock, but it's a little pricey. This definitely does the job...the sound is great...and it also plays CDs, has a AM/FM stations and memory buttons, as well as an alarm clock, which is pretty awesome!
This product arrived very fast. It was still in new packaging. I purchased this for a Christmas present so I do not know if it works yet, but again it is in new packaging and looks brand new. My mom is going to love it. Thank you.
I own the 1Gig version and decided to buy the 2Gig version for a friend. My 1G cube had some kind of internal malfunction which required it being sent to Mobiblu Tech Support. They fixed it promptly and it has since performed flawlessly. The 2 gig model refused to load more the 1G of unprotected mp3's. I sent it in along with a detailed description of the problem. They returned it saying they had verified its function. It had the same problem, holding no more than 1G. Further attempts to contact them by email were not successful. I think they had their email filter ignore me. I will never buy another Mobiblu product even though I like my FUNCTIONAL cube. I was within the 30 day window, so Amazon took it back. Caveat Emptor!
I love this headset, the sound is good and it fits very comfortable, even thou it's quite large.The bonus is that once you connected it to your home theater you don't have to deal with cables again.. the cordless charging cradle works well and I have never ran out of battery since I got this headset... as long as you remember to place the headset back in the cradle after each use you should never have a problem with a flat battery.The only cons I found is the large size and that is prone to interference when used close to my WiFi routers.. but the sound quality and comfortable fit makes up for that..
I heard of this lens from a friend of mine who said they work great, but it can take time. I have been working with this lens for a little while now and I absolutely love it! It's awesome! It takes a little while to figure out (a few days, tops) but once you get it, you will be amazed at what can be done with it! I can snap a photo 10 feet from me or a block down the road! The attachment they send with it worked perfectly. It was not loose or ill fitting. Working with flashes and different settings in your camera really helps! I would definitely recommend this to anyone! I have the Olympus E-420 and it worked fine with mine!
Out of the box one of filters had a defect of coating. like a underpainted blob.Thanks Amazon for no hassle return.
These cables do the same job as the Monster cables. The expensive Monster cables are just marketing BS. I bought expensive Monster cables at the time I purchased a new 50 inch Plasma TV. I read a CNET review about these less expensive cables and bought them from Amazon. I had the expensive cables hooked up to my TV for several days before the less expensive cables arrived in the mail. I could tell absolutely no difference between the two cables. I returned the expensive Monster cables and got my money back.
For indoor, low-light pictures, this lens is wonderful. I generally shoot it wide open (f/1.8) on aperture priority and Auto ISO on my D70. I shoot a lot of pictures in my church's basement (I work with our youth group). This lens makes pictures there that my 18-70 kit lens simply can't get, because this lens lets in more than six times as much light. (4.5/1.8 = 2.5, squared = 6.25). In a low-light situation where the kit zoom will only shoot at 1/8 second, this 50mm will shoot at 1/50th. That's the difference between a sharp picture and a blurry one, if you're shooting handheld. I haven't done any quantitative sharpness testing vs. my other lenses, but I'll just say that I get a higher percentage of indoor 'keepers' with this lens.If you're new to DSLRs, you might be hesitant to try a fixed-focal-length ("prime") lens. Don't be. Your legs work great as a very cost-effective zoom mechanism, and you'd have to pay a lot more for a zoom lens that is fast enough to be sharp in the situations where this simple inexpensive lens excels. On a DX-format camera (i.e. most Nikon DSLRs), the effective focal length of this lens is about 75mm...perfect for portraits and very useful when shooting people indoors.One important caveat: this lens will not autofocus on a D40, D40x, or D60. It would still be a great lens on those cameras, but focusing manually only. If you want a fast prime that autofocuses on the D40/40x/60, you'll want an AF-S lens, probably either the 35mm 1.8 or the 50mm 1.4.Last thing: unless you really know what you're doing, your indoor flash photography probably looks lousy. Mine does. Lose the flash and get fast glass!
Purchased this for a new Sony Camcorder DCR-SR42. Price was way lower than all the Big Box stores. Battery is awesome & has the 3x the life of the regular battery. Bag is nice. I can fit all the accessories in it. Only complaint is that I wish the top zipped instead of the plastic buckle system. If the buckle were to break, the bag would not close. Hopefully, this never happens. Satisfied w/ purchase so far.
Well I give this card a 5 becuase I have gone through an Audigy, Audigy2 and SantaCruz Live! Than I tried this card and fell in love! It cost less than the Audigy2 but it does not skip on features. The card has 2 firewire ports and a optical output (the only soundcard in the market that has this feature)and not only does it support 5.1 speakers it supports 7.1 setup! You dont have to worry about it not running games or apps I have thrown every thing at it and it just keeps pumping out great clear sounds!
I too had the "File System Corrupted" problem. I only used it for three days before encountering the problem and it is completly unusable now.
I have a few other cards and a few I had to return because they were horrible. Some cards would corrupt images and some would just freak out. These viking cards work well and not only that.. they work fast! they are a good buy. Now to wait for my rebate to make this deal even sweeter!
I just purchased this bag. I have yet to see how it works for everyday use, but am very happy with how it fits my enormous amount of school books. I bought two bags and went to return the one that didn't work(Targus City gear Chicago). I then started to compare the Maximus to the Synergy. I noticed the Maximus in the store was slightly different than the one in my car that I had bought. The difference was in the cd/mp3 player storage area. I liked it and exchanged it with the one I had bought. Same bar code # and everything. MY LAPTOP DIDN'T FIT! They modified the cd player storage area to snugly fit an iPod and sewed the storage bag in between the laptop area and the main storage area. Doing this, for some reason, kept my Inspiron E1505 from fitting in the newer model. I kept the one I originally purchased and I am satisfied.
This piece of garbage didn't work from day one. It degrades the signal so badly that no device will pick it up. I tried everything to get this thing to work, wasted a lot of time and money because I really wanted the result that this POS promised. High quality cables, check. Optical signal amplifier, check. Boatloads of frustration, double check. The signal degradation is so bad that it takes an amplified signal and degrades it to almost nothing. Now I have unused high quality cables and an unused signal amplifier just sitting around. DO NOT BUY! I will be posting this review on every single listing for this product. That's how badly it sucks.
I bought this camera a few years ago, I was looking for a camera that was easy to handle, small in size, and was for beginners...well, I found this camera, and I got what I was looking for--a great, compact camera with excellent handling for beginners.This camera uses a SmartMedia card, which is really convenient since you can find SmartMedia cards just about everywhere for a bargain price.What was the deciding factor for me to buy this camera, was the amount of batteries it used. I was surprised to learn that it only uses two AA batteries, it has so many features for a beginner that you would think it would use more batteries. The life of the battery is fairly long, about 100 minutes, which is always nice. Some people may complain that it uses AA batteries, and that they would prefer to use a lithium battery, but I always find myself asking--why? It is so much more convenient to use AA batteries because you can pick them up anywhere.The only thing about this camera that I can complain about is that there is no way to attach any additional lenses or filters, you can't even attach an adapter to add on any thing to the lens. For a beginner photographer, though, that is probably okay since beginners are not really using the lens or filters yet.Also, this camera is a little bulkier than I had originally thought. It is small in length and height, but it is surprisingly thick.Other than that, though, I thoroughly enjoyed this camera during the time I had it, and the only reason I sold it was because I was ready for an upgrade. But I loved this camera to bits while I had it--it really prepared me for the more advanced cameras, and it taught me all of my basic photography skills. Excellent, excellent camera for beginners.
All I can say is WOW..... This system is large, but the sound is much larger... My daughter got it all hooked up and we cranked it up and thought it would blow the windows out... It has sensational sound. It is a nice looking system... Like I said, it is larger than I thought it would be, but still looks very nice where I have it. I am so pleased with my purchase. Thank you, Amazon for having this item. I had looked at many stores and everything seems to be sold separate and I had no idea what to buy... This took care of everything.Very happy customer.
This cable supports 1080p at 60hz nothing more, will not do the job for me cause i have a 240hz tv, besides that it is a fine cable
I got this lens to replace the 18-55 kit lens that came with my Canon Xsi and just got back from a vacation where I used the lens for family and landscape photography. I have to say this lens is very sharp and has good color saturation. It doesn't have image stabilization but that didn't seem to bother my photos. The lens has a good heavy feel compared to the kit lens with a sturdy and smooth zoom ring. So the big question is, is this lens comparable to the canon equivalents? I have this lens paired with a Canon 70-200 4L USM and I have to say it is the perfect complement. I see little difference in photo quality between the two (though the 70-200 is an incredibly sweet lens and my favorite for action and portraits) and for the price you can't beat it. I have not seen any of the problems some are reporting with front focusing. It does get a little softer at 2.8 but not out of line with other lenses at that aperture. You will not be sorry with this purchase!
I recently bought this cd player off of ebay as a replacement for my messed up Sony D-EJ360 Walkman (wouldn't read disc). So far, I have had absolutely no problems with this VERY pretty cd player. The first thing that caught my attention was the thinness of this device. The pictures dont do the justice for the look of this cd player. Great Buy. Recommend to everyone!!
I purchased two 1GB SDRAMS to upgrade my 1.83ghz MacBook from 512m to 2 GB. Kingston is name brand and installation was a snap. Removed the old chips, plugged in the Kingston chips and closed up the MacBook. The MacBook came up right away and recognized the new chips. No problems and less instances of the beachball while waiting for something to load.
I purchased 3 color and 2 black ink tanks for $26.15 including shipping which I think was a good price. So far, the two tanks I have installed are doing great. However, I could not find an expiration date on the boxes. I hope this is not a problem 6 to 8 months from now.
I have been using the Royal brand laminating pouches for about 15 years. Everything I have laminated with these pouches looks exactly like it did when I first laminated it. I like the fact that these are 4 mil thick. Most other brands are only 3 mil thick and it makes a huge difference. I used the sheets to protect cards in board games. I used to run a summer nature camp, and the games were being used on a daily basis and all the cards were getting destroyed. After I laminated every card to every game, they held up perfectly. These games have been used for over 12 years now by 30 kids a day and they all look great. I wouldn't buy any other brand.
We purchased a Mintek MDP1770 portable DVD player for our daugther a little less than two years ago. The product worked okay for a while, but then we had a problem where the unit wouldn't power up whether we were using AC power or battery. We tried contacting the Mintek customer service number several times. Each time we called during business hours and instead of getting a person we were directed to leave a message in the mail box. Twice when we tried doing this, we got a message that the mailbox was full. Finally on another try we left our contact information and a description of the problem and have never heard back from anyone at Mintek. I would strongly advise against purchasing a product from a company that provides this type of shoddy customer support. I can see from some of the other posts in this forum that I am not the only one to share this viewpoint.
Maybe OEM has nothing to do with whether something is remanufactured, but it was not what I expected.
I am a freelance writer and when I can't get a photographer to come with me on jobs, I have to take photos myself. This is where my Stylus 300 comes into play. The editor of one of the magazines I work for was very impressed by the quality of this camera. Some of the photos I have taken with it have been published in various publications. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;The only con I have is that the quality of photographs taken indoors with poor lighting are not very good. &#60;br /&#62;&#60;br /&#62;In addition, this camera is perfect for me due to the style and size. I don't have to lug around a huge camera bag with it, I can just put it into my jacket pocket. This came in handy during a recent ski trip. I would and have recommended this model to friends and family.
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.
great product. sounds great. works out of the box. no problems. bought these for long range listening, i haven't tried them in a wood building, but in my concrete building i.e. work, they have a max 40ft range. take this into consideration before you buy. otherwise great product. if i had to buy em again? i wouldn't. I just get a good set of headphones and a sandisk clip + with microsd card. just my opinion.
I bought this card for use with my Nokia 6126, and it works great. It obviously adds a ton of memory to the phone, so I can add pictures, videos, and music files. It's affordable and well-worth it!
This is the Swiss army knife of car entertainment. On first encounter it seemed too good to be true - a power inverter, an FM transmitter with 15 presets, and a USB charger (charge your iPod) - all for such a low price? Skeptical to the max, I bought one anyway. And to my surprise, it works well!We recently completed a 10 day road trip where the unit was used to power our laptop for watching DVD's and send the audio to the car stereo via the FM transmitter. On a few long hauls the kids watched 4 movies in a row and the laptop kept going, no problem. The sound is FM quality, and the many MR presets allow you to avoid interference. The fan does make a sound, but you notice it only when the car is stopped. Also, the shape is rather funky and too top heavey for supporting itself when plugged directly into a cigarette lighter - I suggest getting a cigarette lighter extension cord and resting the VR3 unit on the floor.Followup a month later: After the glowing review above, we went to plug in the unit for another weekend trip and ... nothing. The unit had died in its sleep. No power out, no FM signal, no display. We had the unit for just under two months but the warranty is only for 30 days so looks like we're out of luck. Was nice while it lasted, but it didn't last too long. In retrospect, I'd give it only two stars.
The quality of this recording device is super-excellent. I use it in combination with the "Olympus TP-7 Telephone Recording Device" and it has super-clear sound quality for both me and the person on the other end. This Olympus Digital Voice Recorder is intuitive and simple to use... the only thing that I had to refer to the manual was how to switch between folders (just a simple button-press). It's a very intuitive and high-quality device. I'd recommend it to all.
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.
WHile looking for a cover for my mac I saw a whole bunch of oter products that didn't look like I wanted. I finally stumbled upon this and am so glad I got this over anything else. It has no messy glue or other things like that. You just lay it on and it fits perfectly. This should be included with your macbook purchase.
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.
(drive firmware flashed to A300)all formats supported. have not tried the dvd-ram yet though.burn speed is good. loaded the software/drivers no problems with dma transfers enabled and ASPI layer up to date and installed correctly.cdr write is rather slow by todays standards. cpu utilization is much higher then my friends pioneer a06 and sony. software is lacking, but for the price complaints are few.verdict: i like it!
I find this video camera to be the 'easiest' thing to use EVER. You don't even need instructions on how to use it. It's super easy and mine will hold one hour of video which can be transfered to your computer 'easily' then deleted in the camera itself. Radio talk show host Clark Howard recommended this on his show and I am a faithful listener to Clark, I tried it and LOVE it, i recommend it myself. Walmart sells this camera for $149, and you can order it here at Amazon for $110 including shipping. Make sure you get the 1 Hour 2 GIG camera not the 30 Minute 1 GIG, 30 minutes isn't enough for the price they're pushing on it. I totally recommend this camera 100%, especially for the electronically challenged people out there. The software that comes with it is easy to use and sets itself up for you to just plug the camera into the usb port, hit the button and the program downloads it for you where ever you want it to go within the software program, you have 3 options, email, hard drive, and burning to dvd, it's so easy to do...really...can't say enough about this product....LOVE IT....
Needed a backpack that would haul my 17" laptop and 5 or 6 RPG books (typically text book sized). This bag holds all that and more. The only problem I have with it is how heavy it gets when fully loaded.
I got this dvd player two months ago and it is really amazing, beautiful picture I highly recommend.
I like this mouse because it is affordable and works well on both mac and pc.
5" clear large acrylic lens, easy to hold, non-distorted. I bought two of these and will be getting a few more for around the office.E-Mails have been arriving with incredibly tiny fonts these days and some faxes also are illegible to the human eye even with strong reading glasses. For the money you can't go wrong with these magnifiers, they are a perfect item for any office, save your eyesight.Carson 5" BigEye Magnifier
So far, this has been an excellent hard drive. Excellent performance (and it's pretty too!). However -- I have the drive on a shelf on my desk, so it's pretty close to my face, and I find it to be a little loud. But, this drive is a beast and it probably needs a beastly fan to keep it cool. So, I only turn it on twice a day to back-up.When this one fills-up; I will buy another one and sit it right on top of the first one.There are cheaper drives. But how important is your data to you?
The steel mounting bracket alone sold us on this DVD player. It is FAR superior to the nylon-strap method that every other portable unit seems to be employing. As a player...it's poor to fair in quality. Ours would occasionally black out while playing...the movie was still playing but the LCD display would go black. Now if you're like us, the only reason to have a TV in the car is to entertain the little ones. The black out problem just seemed to irritate them more than not having anything to watch at all. They would get into the movie and every 15 minutes we would hear screaming from our 2 year old because her movie was not visible.PROS:1) Mounting bracket is the best one I've seen. Very secure, no jiggling, adjustible, pretty easy to remove.CONS:1) Not a great quality player2) Does not provide 2 screen viewing from one player (or if it did, Nextar's tech support and an entire team from Best Buy was unable to figure it out).3) If you get 2...like we did (one for each kid...see Con Number 2), the remote controls both units so you have to use the in screen menu.Overall, I'd sayGet it IF you:* have 1 kid or only want one display and don't mind a medicocre playerDon't Get it IF you:* want the ability to view 2 screens from the same player* like me think the other companies should pull their heads out and make a similar mounting device.We eventually returned ours for the blackout problem.
Got this backpack as a gift for my brother and he loves it! His Hp fits perfectly as well as all his books and everything! Its strong and durable feeling, and comfortable too! His only complaint is its a bit bulky, but he gets over that easily!
Our school bought lots of these, and like other reviewers explained, they all crapped out after just a little usage. the metal on metal "sleeve bearing" ends up vibrating (and making horrible noise) and ultimately rendering it useless. Why they haven't recalled this product is a mystery to me. Being a science teacher, I tried to take it apart and modify it to work, but it was not "fixable" (all the other teachers sent me theirs to fix too). So it ended in frustration and a waste of money (and no sharpener). My advise? DO NOT BUY THIS.
We're in the "senior citizen" class and were looking to replace our 27" Panasonic tube TV (which did serve us well for more than 10 years.) Being in our 70s did not mean I didn't THOROUGHLY check out and compare EVERY high-rated 32" LCD HDTV on the market--at Sears, Circuit City, Wal-Mart and other brick&mortar stores. I searched on-line, read technical reviews, and paid particular attention to what buyers said about the products. The hands-down winner for us (and apparently all accompanying buyer-reviews) is this awesome Sony product. It is in our opinion simply the best in every way. Period. ("Consumers Report" magazine recently also ranked this product best in its category.) [...]Now we enjoy a superb television picture with startling sound clarity. I like it when a plan comes together.
My computer is plugged into a battery pack and my laser printer was plugged directly into a wall outlet. Sometimes when I activated the printer, the computer would reboot. I purchased this itemAPC LE1200 1200VA Voltage Regulatora couple of months ago. I plugged the printer through the regulator and the system has worked perfectly.
The lenses were great for the price. The Wide angle was used to record our wedding indorse, and it gave us the extra wide angle we needed to include all the in-laws. :)The wide has the dark ring around when it is completely un-zoomedOverall. Good lens for the money
I got my Z115 in August 1997 in preparation for a monthlong stay in Germany. The thought of lugging my old Minolta SR-T 101, a big and heavy 28-200 zoom, and a separate flash attachment really put me off. The Z115 proved to be a fine alternative, doing pretty much everything I needed it to do, and doing it easily and without much weight or bulk.I do not use the many settings the Z115 offers, I pretty much stick with the &quot;Auto&quot; mode. I do play with the various flash settings (always on, always off, etc.)I am frankly surprised (and disappointed) to hear of the reliability problems others have had. All I can say is that I have not had those problems with my use; the camera has worked flawlessly. It's now five years old and going strong. I will keep my fingers crossed that it stays that way.
This is a wonderful toy for adults. I kept driving the wrong way around town just to tick it off. Recalculating, recalculating!!! I can't wait to go on a real trip where I have to use it and truly don't know where I am going. I would like the chance to have more voices to choose from. I also don't really like the remote control. I can't figure out how to get to the previous screen.
Overall it does what it's supposed to do. I do like the "over the web" programming, and it set itself up to do most common tasks without me having to punch in a bunch of four digit codes blindly trying to get the right model for each of my components. I went to the Logitech website and had all my models of equipment punched in while I was waiting for the remote to show up. (This way you can go and make sure your model of tv or receiver is listed before you buy.) I use it with the usual "what's on sale" mix of equipment: Polaroid lcd tv, Sony receiver, R15 Directv satellite dvr, Sony dvd and MS Xbox 360 and it works fine for all of them for basic things. I've been using it daily for a month now and still has the batteries in it that came with it, so the battery life seems good. The small lcd screen on the remote is easy to read.The best feature for me is the "one button" selection of actions. I hit the "watch tv" button and the remote turns on my tv, satellite dvr and reciever and sets the proper inputs (svideo on the tv, input #2 on the reciever). If I decide to play some xbox, I just hit the "other functions" button and then the button next to "xbox" on the lcd and the remote turns off the satellite dvr, switches the reciever to input #1 and the tv to component input #1 and turns on the xbox. Unlike the old universal remote I had, I don't have to keep hitting the button for the machine I want to control, then the on/off button, then the input select (if it's even on there), etc. etc. etc.Overall, if you have four or more remotes and don't need to do a lot of "special button" use for each of them, this critter is a good deal. If you need more flexibility, you might want to look a model further up the line. Later on I'll probably be getting a more flexible model, but for now I refuse to spend more on a remote that my tv cost me!
I purchased enough of these to go on all my lenses. I see no distortion from the filters and they keep my glass safe!
Was able to use Xbox points within minutes of purchase, here are more words to complete the review the end
With the advertized 4AH battery, I was hoping to power some of my low-mid power (15W to 40W) lights and tools. The B&D worked fine for the first few recharges (I was able to get 1-2 hours runtime) but then dropped to 20-30 minutes. I have the same problem with their 20W power supply. I am giving up on NiMH-based batteries and planning to try the Xantrex/Duracell with the Li-ion batteries.
Excellent value on these binoculars. Lots of light, clear and sharp. I use 'em for scanning the ocean and they're great.
This is a GREAT lens for the amount that it cost. It is extremely sharp and works well in relatively low light situations. It has been a great addition to my all Nikon "glass" collection.
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!
Bought this modem to replace an aging Com21 provided by Cox Cable. My download speeds are now 50% faster. The Motorola also solved the VOIP drop-out issues I was blaming on Vonage. Very pleased!
Received the item fast. Mounted my Optoma HD-8000 front projector with a very good fit. Highly recommended.
What can I say? You plug it in and it works. No issues whatsoever. Plug it in and it works.
Well,I bought this CD player over 6 months ago and despite its bulky appearance don't be fooled into believing that this thing can &quot;take a lickin and keep on tickin.&quot;I used to have an old $50 Sony discman that lasted me a good two years before it quit working on me, so I went out and bought this new one.I use this player about 6 times a week, bringing it with me to my Gold's Gym, I have definitely torchered it by dropping it occasionally from a tread mill or stair climber. The unit always worked fine until last week when it finally broke down on me and does not even spin the CD's anymore.So much for a sports cd player, this thing didn't even last as long as its much cheaper brother.However, the durability of this CD player was not the only complaint I have. The headphones themseleves are horrible, you can barely hear anything out of them. The imaging of the music was also not very good. It was almost as if I was listening to music through a bathroom door. In addition, this thing skips too much! My ESP cd player did a better job and this CD player and this is supposed to have ESP2...Anyway, I am buying the new headshock Panasonic CD player, which I hear is more durable and provides better skip control. I like Sony products, but I will stay away from there DiscMans.
Does a great job in low light areas, spectacular picture quality and the software is amazing, works just fine.
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 got this on special from Amazon ($99 +free shipping), which is the only reason I purchased it. Klipsch is, I think, a little crazy in their expectation that this system is worth $299.Why do I think this? Well, in terms of bang for the buck, this system falls short - especially when you consider that unless you have a digital source this is essentially a 2.1 system. In the 2.1 realm, you can find many systems with higher per channel wattage than this for far less cost. And if the cost is okay, you can certainly find more feature packed systems for the price. Any number of well-equipped bookshelf systems come to mind, including some excellent offerings from Onkyo and Denon. I can't comment on the 5.1 capabilities.If you don't need features, and prefer quality to volume, then read on. Audio performance is the redeeming factor, as there the GMX D-5.1 holds its own against traditional audio systems, and trounces most other computer audio products. With a 3" main driver in the satellite, this system has a reasonable chance at midrange performance. The midrange, while admirable, still sounds anemic by comparison to my reference speakers due to falloff in the mid-bass frequencies. The satellites rely on the sub for help here, which of course leads to muddy imaging particularly noticeable in male vocals. The tweeter blends well with the midrange and gives good high frequency definition without being too directional, though it might be too prominent at frequencies above 8kHz for some listeners. The sub gives exceptional performance for an audiophile, provided you aren't the kind of person who accepts nothing less than a pair of 12's in your car. Notes are distinct and completely lack the rumbling or booming quality ubiquitous in low priced .1 components. Extension is admirable for a 6.5" driver, though output is limited south of 40Hz. The system claims 108db SPL, and while I'm sure that is possible, anything above 102db and it starts losing its charm. This is undoubtedly due to the 1% THD found at the 10 Wpc rated output. The 2%THD for the sub is much less noticeable.Fit and finish are exceptional, particularly on the subwoofer. The satellites have a distinct "Ikea-new-age-lamp" feel about them, but the sub is a very traditional matte black with solid construction. I don't have any problems with the overgrown hockey puck control panel. It fits nicely on my desk, though it isn't ideal for a small workspace. It does fit atop the sub, should you choose to place that in an accessible area.For $100, this system performs exceptionally, with overall sound quality far better than most comparably featured systems. That advantage diminishes at the regular price, and the GMX D-5.1 melds into the pack.
This is a compact speaker with a neutral sound. Used alone, they do not put out much bass, and lack lower mid bass, so a sub used with a high cross over point would be recommended. I'm using these as "zone 2" speakers in a different room than my main system which is a Polk Monitor 50/30/CS2/PSW10 on an Onkyo TX-SR606s. By comparison, the Polk's sound mid range rich and warm, great for vocals and music. These treble and highs on these are a mixed bag, they are clear, but being used to the Polk Monitors, they seem a little lacking. If you like powerful treble (Like infinity reference car speakers) then these may not have the sound for you. I did not want something with a lot of bass because they are being used in an apartment and will be using these for late night listening.I'm rating these 4 stars because I feel their sound quality is slightly better than the Sony SS-B1000, but their construction is Much better (at the time I purchased them, they were in the same price range as the sonys). The grills are aluminum and stick with magnets. They are magnetically shielded, so I may use them with a sub for computer speakers at a later time. The cabinet is glossy and has a very substantial feel, despite their size.btw Amazon has an icon displaying "5-pack" near the product image at the time of this writing, but mine were purchased and arrived as "single".UPDATE:After a few months of ownership, I have moved one from along a flat wall, to a corner in another room so that I can listen to music in almost the whole apartment (although not in stereo). The speaker that has been moved into the corner seems to benefit from acoustics, and much more mid bass is audible. Considering the size of these speakers, if your room has just the right shape, these actually do output more than I originally thought. However, I did notice that the "sweet spot" of these speakers is a little narrow. The speaker is above the kitchen sink on a shelf just at the ceiling, in a corner. When you walk past the speaker, you can hear the sound get clearer and louder for a second, then fade away slightly. This happens at any range, from 5ft to 12ft(the end of the room). Comparing these to my Polks, it is more noticeable on these regardless if the Polk is along a flat wall or in a corner. Even my "I don't care about speakers" girlfriend noticed this when walking by the sink. Noticeable, but not enough to make it a weak point because all speakers will do this to some degree. I now make it a point to sit in the chair that is in line with the speaker for max audio clarity.
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
Just as others have stated, this cable does everything any other expensive cable does. I still can't believe I paid $1.70 and free shipping because it works PERFECT! I hooked up my Toshiba Satellite to my Philips LCD 32" and it worked immediately. Nothing to set up, nothing to mess around with.
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Bulk/OEM Hard Drive 3.5 Inch, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM SATA II WD5000AAKS
UPDATE:My Palm 125 only lasted less than two years. It was a power issues.... it erased all its memory every time I changed the batteries.Totally unacceptable and a product this expensive should last much longer.I replaced it with a M130 which has servied me well.---------------The Palm 125 works great and is an amazing piece of technology. So user friendly! I recommend it.However:1) I first bought a M105 that was defective out of the box.(touch screen) Thankfully Amazon took it back.2) The stylus on the M125 is a step backward in design. It is harder to get out than on the M105 and a true annoyance when my Palm is in the Hangdglove case.3) The batteries are being used-up at a much higher rate than the literature suggested. (I do, however use the backlit screen a lot but this is because of #4)4) The normal screen is often hard to read in low light. There are often low light situations where neither the regular screen nor the backlit screen are highly readable.5) There are very few titles for the plug-in cards even though the M500 series Palms have been around for some time. (the cards are compatible.)Despite these things, I am very glad I bought it and have been using it so much that it annoys my family!
I have used these before, they are durable, inexpensive, and they print very nicely. I would recommend this product over the (much higher-priced) name brand toner.
This is my 4th radar detector in 15 years. I've had Uniden and Whistler units before, but this one performs the best. In fact I had originally performed was the ESD6200 and decided to upgrade to the ESD6700. The 6700 does an excellent job at filtering out false signals in both city and highway modes. The only minus is that the voice is not as loud and distinctive as it is on the 6200 model. Otherwise the $40 extra is well worth it...
This product worked just fine for my application. I was installing a Clarion after-market head unit in a 2001 F-150 Supercrew King Ranch. Others have stated this product is a little flimsy, but I didn't see that as a major concern. Be sure you break off the proper tabs for your application/vehicle (read the directions, in other words). The tabs can be broken off by hand with a little force. I watched a few YouTube reviews of this that showed someone cutter the tabs off with a dremel tool. I didn't find this necessary, but YMMV.
Using this case for my GoPro camera, works great!!!I carry it on my motorcycle and never worry about it getting damaged, this is one tough case.
I was looking for a USB bluetooth accessory for my desktop, and needed one that was compatible with Windows Vista Home Edition 64-BIT. This one is (many aren't). It works great, though nowhere near the advertised range.
Great bargain for 2 gigabites of memory. Works fine in my machine. Certainly not worth paying 2 or 3 times the amount that you could pay for other brands.
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.
Excellent, inexpensive & works fine with Windows Vista & Skype. Very happy my communication problems have all been solved.
This is a terrific lens. Sharper than the kit lens that I got with my 30D by far and terrific for portraits. I couldn't be happier.
This an awesome price for this many dvd-r +. I have never found a deal like this in any store and never had one of these blank dvd-r gone bad. They are great and I will be purchasing more. Thanks again for the outstanding price.
I am disappointed in the difficulty tearing this gaffers tape. It is stretchy and gooey and not worth the cheaper price. Should have gone for a better brand.
This mouse is amazing... not only the price, but the desing is trendy and handy at the same time. Highly recommend it.
I purchased this product because it claimed to support the HP PSC 1350. But after going through the setup and reading the support forums, it actually DOES NOT support the HP PSC 1350 printer. I read the netgear support forums with amusement about all the angry customers and the horrible service. Its rediculous. This makes me wonder which printers this product actually works with since it claims to support printers which it does not actually support.I've been burned by netgear products in the past, and this one finally pushed me over the edge. I will never buy another Netgear product again, and will look to Linksys or Belkin for my future networking needs.
I have a panasonic digital camera and the battery life seemed to be lessening, so I bought this as a back-up. I love the camera itself and have had no problems with it yet and I have had it for 4 years. I especially liked the fact that I could buy just the battery-I did not need another charger or anything else, so this was just what I needed and was looking for.
I really enjoy the camera case and batteries. Both are easy to use, and the batteries seem to have a long life.
This is exactly the product I needed. I bought it so I could connect a cassette player through the iPod port of my new Saturn ION's stereo faceplate. Now I can stay connected to Books on Tape, recorded radio dramas, etc., even though there's no tape player in the dash. Monster's heavy shielding assures no hiss or interfering hum. Recommended.
I really love this product. It is very thin and lightweight and has many great features. The wireless range is great.Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 (Silver)
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.
I ordered several of the SanDisk 1GB MicroSD Card and I am very happy with my purchase. The price was great, the product is reliable and the shipping was fast, for normal US Postal Mail delivery.
This camera is very small, and works great. It is easy to use, and great for travelling. I am not a technical person, but I don't mind using this camcorder.
I have had my Fujifilm a310 for 3 weeks and I am amazed with it's performance. I was considering getting the Canon elph s100, however after reading the article in Consumer reports I was convinced that the a303 was what I was looking for. The a310 is newer than the a303. I am a college student who does not have the money to spend n a pricey 4 or 5 megapxel camera, but needed an upgrade from my 1.3 MP olympus.My two key elements of criteria for purchasing my new camera was battery life and shot to shot recovery. The a310 is excellent for both.I thought that getting a camera with AA batteries would leave me always having to replace them, but this camera has allowed me plenty of shots (around 200 so far), with the screen on and I still have yet to replace the batteries that came with the camera. That also includes many movies that I took (no sound but still worth taking).The shot to shot recovery is great, about 3 seconds. I can take a shot and then be ready for another almost instantly. Also upon opening the lens the XD card does not need to be loaded at all, and the camera can take a picure as soon as the lens has loaded in the correct position.All this for over a hundred dollars in savings to cameras that perform equally if not worse. The camera is small, cheap and takes great pictures. If you have the money you should get a 4 or 5MP camera however if you want a 3MP camera look no further than the a310.
I have a couple nylon softer-sided cases. Because the sides are stiffer and bubbled out a little bit on this one, I think this one will provide a little more protection when banging around behind the seat of the car. The item I received doesn't have a handle like the one in the picture; I'm fine with that, but it's worth noting.
Great 1:1 macro lens! Great portrit lens! Has some degree of difficulty finding focus in dark or complicated lighting situations, but if you're shooting it as a macro, you're manually focusing anyways, so no loss there. I've used this lens for Wedding shoots and for Wakeboarding shots, and it's performance in well lit scenarios is pretty good for a lens that's not designed for that type of photography! Here's the reason I bought it... Ring shots for weddings. And it's the prefect lens for that job! It just happens to be a great lens all around! And until recently, has saved me from buying an 85mm lens for portraiture, but I wanted more light, so I finally broke down and bought an 85 anyways.... But both lenses will remain in my bag o' goodies!Bottom Line.... Perfect Macro with the ability to handle other situations better than you'd imagine!
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 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.
fast shipping, this ink cart is great! if you buy this product you wont regret it because the ink lasts and its for a very low price. so happy that i found this seller and product.
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".
The Creative Live! Video IM is a great buy. But, you don't really need to install the CD to use it with MSN or Yahoo messenger. The setup was not good for me. One of the drivers that i needed was not installed on my computer and it wasnt on the CD either. But, other than that i love this product. Its worth the money.
Not that comfortable and not that great sounding. Do yourself a favor and get some in-ear earbuds
Once you take the picture the is camera incredibly slow and delayed in actually taking the picture. Unless you have a very patient target many times you will lose the moment or end up with a moving target due to this long delay. So slow I would never recommend this camera. Many times I end up taking moveis vs. pictures too, in error. I am absolutely NOT a professional, but do have common sense and it tells me this camera is no good for an average user. I purchased based on the positive reviews, but have to 100% disagree.
I have a number of Pioneer units. This player lasted only for about three months and then deck 1 broke. It started stopping the tape just after a few seconds of playing. The same thing happened to rewinding.Cleaning or changing a tape did not help.I had thought that investing into Pioneer meant investing into high quality and long lasting products. Apparently it was a huge mistake. Neither the high price or the name make a difference.I realized that buying Pioneer was a waste money. In future I will go with a cheaper price becasue the outcome might be just the same.
I found that the case fits well, still allows me to use the the e-trex controls in a normal fashion and seems secure on my belt.
I have 3of these units and they are fantastic. They work so well that you forget that you have it.
This is just what my computer needed. Applications are opening faster, the computer is booting faster too. Great addition to my computer. Excellent !!!!
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.
this digital cam i a very good cam with good zoom and style and the pic are excellentbuy it!
This was a present from a friend and I love it based on its functionality and available space. There is synchronization software which I have yet to play with to see how it works but when used as a conventional flash drive you can fit a little bit of everything. As a writer and photographer I tend to carry a lot of word documents and photos around with me since I am always doing something with them. This allows me to finish the work I am involved in without running low on space. Given I also work as a technician, I was able to keep full downloads of some application freeware I often need access to.Its a sleek design and glows royal blue when its active. Like most Flash USB's you need to do the proper ejecting method so u dont lose your files and it comes with a lanyard cord and pocket clip. A worthy purchase for the technophile or someone who just needs space.
Erin's review covers features so I'll focus on my 10? years experience with it. I had terrible carpal tunnel and even recovered, tired my hand within a half hour on a mouse, gripping too much to maintain fine control for graphics or 8-18 hrs non-stop coding or writing. Wacom was my godsend. I'm used to a pen, the response can be set to have to barely tap -rarely find a function that doesn't recognize it. Best is that I don't have to set the pen down while I use the keyboard (but being so attached, I do tend to set it down unknown other places!) Others are very intrigued that I use it primarily for non-graphical purposes-- but some find it as annoying or plain impossible (long-time, heavy mouse users as a rule). Any number find it irreplaceable very quickly. I'm a die-hard supporter. I do use the cordless mouse to select user during XP startup (before it recognizes peripherals, I think) and for a game- "Dragon" (MahJong)- so far the only inhibitors. I find the small Graphire the best size overall. I don't trace much (tend to import scans instead) and small means less wrist/arm movement for everything else. Highly recommend.
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
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.
I admit I'm a ZipLinq junkie. I have dozens of ZipLinq and ZipLinq-like cables. This is the third ipod-to-usb cable I've purchased (not to be confused with the ipod-to-phono I got from CompUSA = crazy delicious) and it's best in show. The others eventually failed. The first, a unit almost identical to this with a slightly different housing for the cable, became capable of charging the ipod, but not syncing. The second, a unit whose housing was about twice the size of this one (in the scale of the power cables and heavy-duty USB 2.0 cables from ZipLinq) just fell apart.So far, this one's gone to 2 countries, 4 states in the US, and lived in my day-to-day work back. It's never failed and it's size is just right.
This is probably one of the best FM transmitters you can find. Its not CD quality music but its not too bad (i live in Boston) considering theres a bunch of radio stations. you might not even tell the difference between great quality and good, i notice it because i'm a very picky person. I would recommend you buying this if you don't have a tape player like me and cant use the tape adapter.
Unfortunately I tend to agree with the majority of the comments here. I loved TSH and was eagerly awaiting Tartt's next book. I was befuddled when working my way through TLF, wondering if I was missing something...it lacked plot and direction. The characters were great but at the end of the book I was left wondering where the journey had taken me.
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.
This bag is huge! i can fit the cables for my cameras, my sony camcorder HC52, my Canon powershot, both battery chargers, 6 dv tapes and theres still a little room!(maybe for another cable or tape-not enough for the cameras to rattle around) if you have two cameras and want only one case- try this one. the battery is great too. this is a steal! Sony itself sells this 114.99 and thats 'on sale'. manual for my camcorder will not fit in bag but i usually leave it in the box. noticed some people complaining about that. hope this helps!
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".
Tartt writes well.I don't like mysteries and I can be a serious reader (I've read all of Proust, for goodness' sake). I also like sdome open-ended mysteries, when they're done well. But this book was dull and boring.I wanted a resolution to the boy's death, and though I suspected all the way through that there wouldn't be an "answer," still I was disappointed. I kept thinking that I was missing something, like more story was hidden under all the words, and in the frustrating silences of the characters who refuse to talk (Charlotte, Edie, Allison, all the aunts and their maids). I thought that if I reread the book, maybe I'd see something I missed, and the mystery would be solved. But, to be honest, the thought of rereading this novel was supremely depressing; I simply don't have the time or the interest.SPOILER ALERT.Some clues I thought were leading somewhere:- Harriet is mistaken as an Odum child, more than once. Are we to question her parentage? She doesn't look like Allison, though she does look like Edie.- Libby's maid, Odean, shows up at the funeral and seems to know something, some secret - she says something like, "I know what I saw...". Was this about Robin?- The Ratliff grandfather (or father?) is revealed in passing to be a former worker at Tribulation. Did this have something to do with Robin?- Everyone, from Edie to Ida to Allison, supposedly "knows" something that is never revealed.- What's with the bird costume?- Does Harriet's epilepsy have some further implications for the plot? Did Robin have it as well?A frustrating, unpleasant book. It made me angry and unhappy - and that was about halfway through, well before the non-ending.
I got this dvd player 2 weeks ago and I like it. It played all movies I had on my PC.Good:- small and nicely designed- plays a lot of formats- a lot of outputs (optical/digital/composite/s-video/...)- read a lot of DVD formats including DVD-R/RW- low priceBad:- doesn't show remaining time for .avi- doesn't allow to jump to the particular time for .avi- missing network card to play movies from PC. Would be nice to have it for this price. :)I would recommend it for everybody.
I've had this tripod for quite a while and only have two complaints, otherwise it is an all-around good tripod. The quick-release is great but I wish the tripod came with a second quick-release posts to keep from having to buy another (and pay shipping, etc. for something half the height of a AA battery).Complaint #1:The mechanism for adjusting the angle of the legs is deficient for one reason. When the tripod is opened to the standard angle, there is insufficient friction to keep the legs fully-out. So when you pick up the tripod and move it, it's likely the legs can collapse some. If you need a tripod that can be set, used, picked up, set down, used, picked up, set down, etc. then you might want to consider a tripod with legs that lock out (not this one).Complaint #2:The center column is held in place by two compression fittings (one at the top and one at the bottom). The nut that applies the pressure can come loose (has on me only once). The tighter the nut, the harder it is to crank the column up and down but the less likely it will come loose; the looser the nut the more likely it will come loose and fall off (and hopefully you don't loose parts).These two complaints are easy for me to live with, but may not be for you. It is still a great tripod and I'd recommend it for light usage: a bit heavy for hiking; complaint #1 isn't a problem for portraits; works good for night stills; etc. I can't give it 5 stars, but hopefully the next generation of this tripod will correct these minor complaints.
I've considered other, higher priced digital SLRs, such as the Nikon D80 and Canon 30D. However, I decided that I probably won't be using some of the more advanced features offered by those cameras, and would rather spend the money saved on a better lens. In terms of picture quality, all these SLRs are capable of equivalent quality.Currently I have 3 lenses, the kit 18-55mm, the 50mm f/1.8, and the 85mm f/1.8. I don't use the kit zoom lens anymore because I favor the faster, prime lenses. I mostly take pictures of my children, and the 85mm f/1.8 is an excellent portrait lens. It is sharp, fast, and produces beautiful background blur. Zoom lenses unfortunately are not as sharp or fast, unless you're willing to pay much more than the cost of the camera body.I think all novice SLR owners should buy the cheap Canon 50mm f/1.8, to discover what a fast lens can do when you set the aperture to 1.8, and take some portraits. You too can have professional-looking results!
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 Generic 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 could not be more pleased! For some one that is a little more than a novice this camera is simply excellent!!! High-quality photographs and easy to use. I did eventually replace the lens with an 18-55mm IS lens that is a better quality lens but the kit lens is ok for initial use (I also bought other IS lenses for it). The camera is light weight and takes truly outstanding photographs when used with good quality lenses. Considering the overall cost, I could not recommend it more!
I like this "camera skin" a lot. I carry my digital camera in my purse, where it competes with a hairbrush and keys. The potential for damage is high, but the camera cases I saw at the store are big and bulky. This camera skin is not bulky at all. It does a nice job of protecting the camera, plus it makes it less slippery. The skin is white but it's transparent enough that you can still see that the camera itself is blue. The camera's buttons might be a teeny bit less easy to manipulate, but not enough to matter.
I ENJOY THE USE OF MY PALM, THIS PRODUCT MADE IT SO MUCH EASIER, EXSPECIALLY BECAUSE I USE IT ALL THE TIME, WELL PRICED
I bought this wireless adapter for an old computer running Windows 98SE. I was skeptical that it would work, but thought I'd give it a try. I installed it as per the directions and got a very good signal from the basement location of my linksys router. And this is on the second floor of our steel framed home. Can't ask for more.
I was like so many other people in the world these days. I had 4 remotes on my table for all the different components in my entertainment center.I was in search of 1 remote that would do everything all of these other remotes would do. Those 10 or 12 dollar ones you can get at WallMart or Target are OK, but they only do the basics. They wont do the more fancier functions that are usually on the original RC's that come with our electronics. So like everyone else, I let my fingers do the walking on the net, ran across the Harmony 670 read some of the reviews and decided to buy. Have had my RC less then a week but already am glad I purchased. It does everything the reveiws I read claimed it can do and then some.I had some trouble setting up some activities but only because I have a VCR and a DVD/VCR Combo of the same brand, but that was an easy fix, I just aimed my original RC at the 670 hit the button a couple times and it learned the signal to use and worked after that.I can set up activities to do all the things I had to use 2 or 3 remotes to do in the past such as Programing my VCR's to timer record, now I hit a couple of buttons and it turns on everything I need and I have the LCD programable buttons set to do the functions necessary to program my VCR to record a show I may miss being out or whatever.If you are tired of the clutter on your tables and want to get ride of all those remotes and save on the battery usage, this RC is the one to get. It's easy to set up, even for those who may not be so gadget savy, you'll be able to figure it out and though I've not had to call, I've heard the tech support is Great with this prodocut.So Dive on in and buy.Thank you Logitech for a great and powerful little RC.
1. Stand on an ant hill covered in honey2. Lick Kim Jong-il on the neck (especially now that he's dead)3. Shave my legs with a chainsaw4. Sit in the middle seat on a 15-hour flight surrounded by screaming children5. See 4, but without alcohol.You get the picture. But seriously, I have an air blower, Scotch tape (not the shady store brand), lint-free gloves (I'm a photographer, don't get creeped out), TWO HEPA filters cleaning dust out of my home and tweezers, and still, this #@$%! thing goes down and apparently attracts every speck of dust in the vicinity. Not to mention the screen is so matte than you can almost see the fingerprints even MORE. I got so excited by the introductory price and LONGEST PRODUCT NAME IN THE WORLD that I didn't notice this was one of those anti-glare covers. GAH.I've made this mistake before with a BoxWave screen protector for my phone. The non-matte ones are magically awesome, but this is dull, matte, blah, shows prints like that's its job. The shiny ones are amazing. If you live in an Intel wafer fab or other Class-I clean room and like your brand-new screen to look like matte and crappy, get this. If you live in said clean room and like awesomeness, find a listing for a non-matte version. This one is the devil. Into the trash it goes.
It is what it claims to be. Nice screen that can be watched from all backseat passengers when placed between two front seats. However it would be nicer if the battery would be charged while watching a DVD. If you connect the car adapter to the battery you cannot play a DVD. While working on car power if you stop and/or restart the car the DVD stops (as the electicity supply to the unit is cut, so you have to manually find out where you were left. Believe me, kids do not like this a bit.)
Nothing much to review about an HDMI cable, it cost about 3$ with shipping and it works. Beats the bestbuy prices of ~20$.
This case worked perfectly. The only points I want to make are these three:1.) The mode switch on the back upper-right of the case will easily switch from underwater mode into video mode because it is so close to the thumb and accidentally gets hit when you move you hand.2.) The flash diffuser does not work it there is any particulate in the water.3.) There is no way to attach an additional flash. This limits the quality of pictures you can take, and for this reason I would probably have bought an Ike-Light case, if I had known this before.
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.
The home theater. A dream fulfilled. A beautifull 110" screen. 1080p projection. 7.1 surround. THX certified.I was up to 7 remotes.SEVEN.They fell on the floor. They got lost. I'd fall asleep on them and have remote tatoos on my body for hours. I never picked up the right one. My life sucked. My picture was beautiful... but my happiness is blemished by flinging unwanted remotes into unreachable locations in the room. How can I enjoy that image when I have to contort my body over the couch to aim the remote at my rear mounted component rack. It is so un-natural to not point the clicker at the screen.Enter the greatness of IR repeating Radio Frequency remotes. I got this universal remote at a seemingly great value... (I think I paid about $74 with free shipping)... and my life sucks a whole lot less. Believe me... that is a significant improvement.I love the way this thing feels in the hand. It is solid. It has heft. I can club unwanted home invaders with it. It is like a mag-lite... but in remote control form.It took a while to program... even with a built in code database... you can find multiple multiples of codes that can control your device... and having to sift through all of them to find the one that controls only most of the needed actions... it just gets tiring. After doing that two or three times, I just eventually gave up and programmed each button using the remote's LEARN feature. It takes longer... but you make your remote exactly what you want. Button labeling is a little tricky. It does not eat batteries. I sooo love having the remote mode set for some random component... and use assigned buttons unrelated to that component to run the volume of your amp, or change the brightness of the projector, or change the channel on the cable box. My biggest complaint is that it seems a little dated... most new remotes are LCD lit, while this one is backlit in an orange/red glow. It does not display quite bright enough for me.Why did I wait? Holding this device and pointing it at my 110"er to control components I can't even see gives me great happiness. Oh yeah... I also used the macro feature to power up and power down several frequently used devices... oh... laziness becomes me. Awesome. Now the drawback is that it takes a while to program all that... and it is not real intuitive... but man... once you got it... yeah.Couple other tidbits... For the IR Blaster, it is not necessary to have it exposed, or even in the general vacinity of where you are aiming. My repeater is behind glass at the back of the room... and it has no trouble of catching every button press. It works so well, that I only needed one of the repeater leads. I am very happy with the performance. I also had to contact URC (the manufacturer) to see if they had a code for my digital TV converter box (they didn't)... but it was refreshing that they had a toll free number, a low hold time, and... get this... a real person that spoke English. A genuine American call center accent. Sad to say I think that is a selling point... but to me it is. I hate phone trees and off shore call centers.And it makes me happy. Where does a drawer full of old remotes go to die?
Not, much to say other then it work for intended purpose. which was connect my blue tooth receiver, to my 2.1 speakers system.why, you may ask I need this item, well the blue tooth output is a 3.5mm male, and the 2.1 input is also 3.5mm male, so I need this to connect on to the other.
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.
This headset is the best. It is not bunky or big. The sound is excellent. I will always use this product. It can easily fit in your handbag or pocket.This beats holding your cell next to your ear while driving or writing. I would highly recommend this product. I brought two, for furture use.Dr Ponchita Lopez
Samsung Q1 Ultra Q1U-EL - Intel A110 40GB HD, 1GB RAM, 7" Widescreen Display, Microsoft Vista Home Prem. - NP-Q1UAY01Very happy with product....
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!
If you use a filter on a quality lens .Buy a quality filter.This one is not,
These earbuds simple sound amazing. The bass exists, and is quite powerful, I had no idea earbuds could do this. I was so used to cheap 10-15 dollar ear buds. I finally broke down and got an Ipod Nano and wanted some nice black ear buds and these fit the bill. They are great. Be aware like other reviewers mentioned, if you dont stick them IN your ear, a snug fit you wont hear any bassOnly bummer is they are designed weird, they fit great in my ears but the part that goes up and over my ears doesnt fit well, bows out a bit. And one cord is longer then the other, but its designed to go behind your head, which is a great design (I think thats the point) but the wire is still way to long.Enjoy them, best bang for the buck.
The Canon f/1.4 lens is definetly worth the money. Don't get the cheap f/1.8 lens if you want really nice quality photos. Used it today for the first time at a professional photo shoot and it performed with excellent results...especially in darker areas. The f1/4 setting really sucks in the light and lets you get so very cool photos with that ultra soft, blurred background. I would reccomend this lens to anyone serious about photography...professional or hobbyist.I don't think you need the over the top, super expensive lenses to get good photos. A naturally good eye for photography will always come through in your work. You can see my photo work at [...]
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.
The Nikkor 35-135 f/3.5-4.5 AF is a push/pull lens with very decent performance. Before I begin, it is worthwhile to note that this lens is the DX equivalent of a 55-200mm zoom, so it is up to you whether you would prefer the actual lower f-stop on this lens or the equivalent offered through VR technology in the newer 55-200 DX. I've read great things said about Nikon's 55-200, and it goes without saying that this older model takes some great pictures. If I were making the decision today, I don't know which one I'd choose; generally, I prefer an actual lower f/stop to just VR though (especially at the telephoto end). I am positive, though, that the older lens is heavier and larger than the newer one, but it also contains more metal components as well.Anyway, this lens works for me mostly in the context of what I shoot on film. It is the lens that lives on my 8008s and frequently finds itself on the 6006, also. This lens was a steal when I bought it used, and it still is. If you decide to go this route, don't look back. However, if you own one of the lower-end Nikons (D40, D60, D3000, D5000, etc.), this lens will not auto-focus. The push/pull feature took some getting used to, but I got the hang of it eventually, and I actually kind of prefer it.Note: There is a "D" version of this lens, which offers slightly better metering because of "distance" information supplied to the metering equation, so be sure and clarify which one you'll be getting with the sellers offering it. I did not buy from any of these sellers, so I can't vouch for the exact products that they are offering.
Cheap and well made - a good combination. Set-up a multi-source HDMI system with switch. Picture quality is excellent.
It works, and has a lot of room for storage. That's what I expected, and that's what I got. Fine.
I tried this TV out the first night I got it and the V-Chip decided on its own to lock out a few channels. Customer service could not help me. They authorized a return to the Chino CA warehouse. It cost me $38.00 to send it to them. A MONTH LATER I got the replacement only after repeated calls to customer service over the delays, and run-arounds with customer service supervisors (customer service is itself a treat with this company -NOT!). As soon as I tried out this replacement TV, it also started to lock out various channels on its own. It will lock out a channel at random for 15 to 60 minutes all on its own. Customer service does not call me back . Don't waste your money.
This most recent purchase was a replacement for the antique beta VIK that I had used for at least five years... the one that had survived tons of filth and debris, cat fur, crumbs, coffee spills, several bathtub dunkings, numerous travel abuses, etc. The base of the old left side shift key eventually fatigued (but still worked), and many of the most used letters had lost their bright visual lettering... I'm told by others that the touch seems odd at first... too quiet and less "clickety clackety" than a regular KB... but that's precisely what I love that about it... It may take a few minutes to adjust to it... but the first time you spill something on it, you'll really adore it...
I read the positive reviews on this trimmer and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did. It takes the hair off my face in seconds and I love the eyebrow attachment. Well worth the money.
Hard to fault these since they end up costing less than what I spend for a single lunch. Not for serious listening, of course, but adequate. Only issue I have is that the left speaker wants to fall over backward when touched or nudged. No biggie & happy with the purchase.
Not sure what is going on with people who has a slow version of this drive (is it even the same model?) but I felt I should put in a review just to balance out the average rating. As I said in a comment to another review it writes about 15 megabytes per second, that's not slow. Unless Verbatim made two different versions of these with one that has the same guts as the PRO version, then the huge performance difference has to be a malfunction of some kind. Also if you want to be picky the plastic enclosure feels kind of cheap, it's bigger than it needs to be so it feels kind of hollow, and I haven't had it very long and so far it has held up fine - it just wouldn't be as stylish etc. as a metal one.
Simple and economical stand works great with our KINDLE FIRES. Folds up and makes it very convenient to travel with. I feel it is very durable for the price. Not a "cheap-o" feel. Safe and stable with no worries of causing harm to the tablet. Highly recommend.
Ok it's just Microsoft Points right? Two huge pluses for me. I didn't have to go to a store the closest would have been Walmart the trip would cost me about $3.50 for gas round trip as well as the inconvenience and another dollar or so for taxes, so I saved about $5 doing that. The next big plus is that last time I bought one through the xbox, I wasn't paying attention and somehow I was signed up for some music service via my credit card that I didn't know about until I looked at my credit card statement. It was monthly charge, so instead going through everything to cancel the service I reported my credit card lost and that cancelled the auto debit and it gave me piece of mind.I suggest using this service as it saves gas, money, taxes and does not put your card at risk on the Xbox signing you up for things you don't want. 5 stars.
These didn't work at all for me. Sound quality plummeted when I hooked my music up with this. Not sure if my set was just flawed or what, but beware!
I have to give them an A for effort, but this product is not ready for prime time. With a little practice you can get very good recognition, but it is *so* slow as to be unusable. I know, you're thinking &quot;this is really cool, who cares if it's a bit slow - I just want to take a few notes here and there...&quot; - that's what I thought, but *NO* don't do it... it's so painful to scan more than one line that a paragraph is just not worth it. I forced myself to use it for one book... I was really motivated and I did scan nearly everything I wanted at maybe 98% accuracy... but I wouldn't do it again... just too painful.The user interface, while interesting, is also too limited... you either have to create a new &quot;file&quot; for every scanning session (hard to manage) or painfully scroll to the bottom of your text each time you turn it on (as one would do frequently when using it a lot).I really think this will be a killer tool when it can scan with continuous recognition... and maybe multiple lines at a time so that you don't have to be as precise... (the OCR could sort it out).I'm selling mine on ebay anc checking again in a year or two.Pat Niemeyer
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.
Opened the box, plugged it into my Mac, turned it on, backed up GBs of files in seconds.This EZ Quest HD is simple to use, runs very quiet (my computer is louder) and dissipates heat extremely well. It is solidly constructed. It sports 2 FireWire 400 ports and a USB2.0 port that are spaced appropriately in back. Even the fattest of fingers shouldn't have problems here. The vertical stand that comes with it hugs the HD firmly and gives it a stable base. The USB, Firewire and electrical cords are good quality. I dropped the HD off my desk and it sustained no visible damage and works just fine.At about $0.60 per GB this HD is a steal. It's rated highly across the board including a top 2 finish in a MacWorld HD review.From a design perspective it's overall appearance is pleasing, being slightly above average as far as External HDs go. Although the EZ Quest logo could use a major overhaul (I'm a designer). The blue LED on the front is a nice touch especially to people, like myself, who like little colored lights. It is noticeably brighter than the LEDs on any of my other electronics. What else is there to say, the only HD out there that has any real ID to speak of is LaCie's Porsche.The reasons I didn't give this drive 5 stars are:1. It doesn't come with energy saving and auto back up software that should come standard with any HD.2. It doens't have a FireWire 800 port (which will be more important to me when I get a computer that has one).
When I changed my body I sold this lens to gather more money.But, right after I sold it, I felt so bad.Anyway, I decided to buy it again because it is really good lens that make me confident when I take any picture.After I order this lens, It delivered much faster than I expected.I also get a free UV filter from Amazon.com.It is really good and well packaged.I'm really satisfied.
This is the third time I've purchased these replacement batteries for my Canon camera. Despite what others say, every battery I've purchased from Eforcity works exactly the same as the original Canon batteries, which are considerably more money. I've put a lot of miles on the batteries -- baseball games in the heat of August, freezing cold football games in November and long hiking trips -- I don't think I've ever drained a battery fully. Thousands of photos taken; charges quickly, lasts a long time.These are great -- the shipping is more expensive than the batteries themselves.
I have a Canon Rebel XS and this lens is just amazing. I really wanted to be able to take pictures with the blurred background (bokeh) and this lens was the key. My children have never looked so adorable. I'm not a professional by any means. I just want to be able to take good quality family photos so I wasn't paying a photographer big bucks. This lens has given me that ability and at a really amazing price. Great purchase for an amateur.
If you are looking for high quality headphones to use at home, these are awesome and extremely comfortable I haven't found headphones with a better sound than these. I extremely recommend them!
This is a great product and i am very happy with it. The only thing I had to fix on both units I bought is the plastic antenna cover comes off pretty easy so I just pulled the plastic piece off a bit, put a dab of 5 min epoxy at the base of the metal antenna mount, (where the rough testure is) and pushed the plastic cap back on.We really love them and the shipping was super fast!
BUYERS, BE AWARE.I had 2 DVD players made by Pioneer. They are nice machines... for a little over a year. Then the warranty expires. The problem these players seem to have has to do with poorly designed dual laser pick up (one - for DVDs, the other one - for CDs and Video CDs). The first player I had stopped playing CDs and Video CDs, I got the other one - this one stopped playing DVDs.On the positive side - the picture is very good, so if you are after a short-term buy go ahead, otherwise look for another brand.
I have no complain about this product at all. When ever I go, I always have this lens with me. You can see a lot of my macro picture on flickr. [...]
Not the greatest sound quality, but now, after playing 12 songs only, it started to slow down considerably... can't use it anymore, and I don't have the original packaging. Can I return it like that? Besides the packaging, the turntable itself is in excellent condition, hardly used at all.Lefteris Kritikakis
I had this drive installed in a desktop until a couple of weeks ago when I suddenly got a drive read error. Pulled the drive and it sounds like it's full of sand. Platter self-destructed spectacularly with no warning. It's under warranty, but I wonder what the next drive will do. At least I don't have to worry about security of info on the drive when I send it in. The drive was only about 8 months old. Very disappointed.
This is simply two-sided adhesive tape, but it neatly covers without wrinkles, and it lasts. No heat involved.
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!
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!
I purchase this as a second drive to hold my growing music, pictures and video collection. Easy to install, configure and use. So far 3 months later the disk is working perfectly. only negative on shipping - delivery date was scheduled for Monday it actually arrived on Saturday afternoon and was left outside in the rain. I notcied it outside on Sunday morning luckly the rain had not made it through the packaging.
After enjoying my Olympus mju 400 for over 3 years, have decided to try out "prosumer" entry level units without breaking the bank. After reviewing the s5200 on amazon and realizing what a bargain the sale price was (definitely a lot cheaper than other brands with similar features here in Manila), i decided to try it out. I had the unit and a 1GB card shipped to my sister while she was on vacation in OH, and she was all raves about it:- very powerful zoom- light weight and very easy on the batteries- great ergonomics- amazing color and details even on close-ups and zooms- and all for the price of a point and shootI recently got to try the unit firsthand and have taken very clear shots of buildings about 2kms away and no problems..amazing that 10x is just about the magnification of high end rifle scopes....also great autofocus on macro close-ups on stuff inside the houseStill have to start practicing on the manual settings, although functions are buried in the menus and the manual zoom was a bit hard pressing the W/T and +/- buttons simultaneously, but PC interface is a breeze. I hope to upload some pictures i've taken to the site for comparison.All in all, i'm a happy camper so far! Highly recommended.
I loved this combination of Treo chargers.I love the cradle charger that plugs into the computer the most. The travel charger, and wall charger are also very high quality. You get a lot for your money!
I like this strap, very easy to grab, and very comfortable. I ordered my second one.I agree with other comments that this strap should be longer. Because of the limited length, you can not carry your camera across your body (go diagonally across), simply not long enough. But you can hang the camra around your neck, or hang on one side of your shoulder.
Second time ordering from Cameta Camera. Excellent camera in brand new condition with 2 shutter clicks. Can't ask for better and Cameta will continue to hear from me.
We charged the battery per manufacturer manual. Turned it on Christmas Eve before setting under tree to make sure worked. Next morning, when my daughter got up, I turned it on again (she hadn't even laid a finger on it). The picture was so faint you couldn't even see the movie or the settings screens. We could hear the movie, just not see it. Luckily, I distracted my daughter with other gifts & hid this one (returning it to Amazon that week) & bought a brand-name DVD at a local store to replace the one Santa brought. She didn't seem to notice the switch, but it was a big disappointment (it looked so nice on Amazon & didn't look cheap or flimsy out of the box. We tried charging it again, thinking maybe the battery wasn't fully-charged, but still no luck on getting a picture. DO NOT BUY this DVD player. It's also not top-loading, the screen pops up on a hinge and you put the DVD under the screen. I had expected a little slot at the top of DVD player that accepted DVDs like the car CD player, but I was mistaken.
not really much else to say other than it charges the laptop like it is supposed to. Good deal.
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.
This product consists of a stand to set your DVD on and two bottles of cleaning products. The stand is too small to be of any use. The cleaning products are very messy and include very poor instructions.I was hoping for a product that I could put a disk in and have it cleaned, not a stand and two bottles of cleaning solution.In short, this is junk. Don't buy it.
I agree with the above. It jams all the time. Don't waste your money on this printer!
Kirk Martin is one of those rare authors who digs beneath the surface of the human heart and reaches down to that place inside where your soul resides. Shade of the Maple is one of those rare books that lived up to the promise of the first few words and will be read often. I experience new depths of wisdom every time I reread it. There were several lines that made me wonder if Kirk Martin was inside my head---one in particular that made me catch my breath to have my feelings articulated so clearly. I read the excerpt for his new book at thegraveldrive.com and felt absorbed into the drama of this father and his son. I applaud Kirk Martin for having the courage to venture into a new genre and capture the transformation of a father's relationship with his son. THE GRAVEL DRIVE is even more compelling than his first work, which I thought impossible to achieve. But he somehow reached deep inside to reveal a measure of his soul that will leave you absolutely stunned upon reading this story. Every parent should read The Gravel Drive. I agree with other reviewers. Kirk Martin has a unique gift to lift the human spirit and make hearts better.
Harmony. An interesting name for a "universal" remote.I have an above average media setup up with a variety of components including: Yamaha Digital Surround Amplifier, Toshiba LED Wide-Screen TV, Hitachi Blu-Ray DVD Player, Sony DVD Carousel, Fisher CD Carousel, Comcast/Motorola Cable/DVR, Tivo DVR and Microsoft XBox. Eight different devices form different manufacturers. I want all audio going through the Yamaha amp. I tried lot's of different "universal" remotes and none were satisfactory. I even bought a Sony programmable Commander and was not happy. There are two basic issues: 1. Turning the correct components on or off depending upon what configuration you need. 2. Easy of use (My technologically challenged spouse needs to be able to operate the remote).This remote DOES IT ALL! The set-up is easy if you know all of the model numbers of your gear and you know how you connected all of the cables, so write this down before you start. You plug the remote into your computer and go to the Logitec website. You add all of your components. It then asks you a series of questions about your wiring and your preferences. You can use your own descriptions for the color LCD screen actions like: "Watch Comcast" or "Play Blu-Ray DVD" or "Internet". It then downloads the configuration into the remote. Viola!When I choose "Watch Comcast", it turns on my TV, amplifier and Comcast box. It sends the correct component connection for the TV to HDMI input and amp to HDMI1 output. If I switch to "Watch Blu-Ray", it turns off the Comcast Box, and turns on the Blu-Ray player while leaving the amp and TV on. It also sets the amplifier to the correct input (HDMI2) and leaves the output on HDMI1 output. All of this happened with the touch of only ONE button. Turn everything off with ONE button. If by chance, the remote does not have some feature that your component uses and you want that, the remote can "learn" from the remote that came with the component. Once you have made a selection, the buttons on the remote function correctly for that device. For example, when watching Comcast, you can pause, back-up, play because you are watching from a Comcast DVR box and those command buttons work as you would expect. When you switch to watch the DVD player, the same buttons do the same things but now they are controlling the DVD player, not the Comcast box even if you somehow left the Comcast box on.This remote has the right name - Harmony! You will not get compaints about your system being difficult to use any longer. Your spouse may not be able to configure the remote, but he/she will be able to use the remote and that is all that really matters.
i received a 500mb RAM instead of 1gb. i do not recommend the product since its a hassle for the customer to change it.
Hub does exactly what it's supposed to. Powered through a wall outlet, it works perfectly. Great product.
Hands down the best sattelites out there all the way up to $700. Bose sound small and cannot hit frequencies nearly as low. Don't be fooled, any speaker that is not two-way (has seperate tweeter and driver) will not produce good sound at all because a large driver physically cannot reproduce teh high treble frequencies, and small bose drivers may handle the highs well (what Bose is known for) there is a huge gap in the midrange that the sub tries to make up, but it can't. The quintets also handle more power (200 watts peak, 100 rms) than almost any other sattelites out there including big speakers. Klipsch is the manufacturer of ultra high end sound systems for the theaters and with the quintets you will see why Klipsch has a cult following among audiophiles.Bottom line-incredible all around speakers for music and movies at an incredible price.
This product is great. My analog recorder is giving up the ghost but when I switched to all digital I was somewhat apprehensive untill I physically checked this unit out. Quantum advancement over analog even though I am a diehard analoger.James
This product was expensive at the time, but refurbished ones were much cheaper, so i got it. it was fantastic with keeping vendor contact lists instead of having name cars stacked up...
This is the first digital camera I myself have owned, but I have experiance with many of them. I've had mine about 3 monthes. This camera is very small and light - which is important for me, because I take it almost everywhere I go. It is also durable, and weatherproof. I've taken it out in the pouring rain, and taken pictures, and it's held up great. The 'night mode' setting is my favorite feature, and I wouldn't buy a camera without something like this. It keeps the shutter open until the camera feels it's gathered enough light (and it's almost always right) - meaning you can take pictures in near total darkness. This allows for some great shots that you wouldn't otherwise be able to get...of course, you have to hold the camera perfectly still while it's taking the shot (I ussually prop it up on a railing or something). Yeah, in conclusion - i's a great camera.
Nice low cost solution. I am well surprised at the quality and functionality of this device, and it was easy to install and setup with no troubles at all. I would highly recommend this Data/Fax/Voice Modem, many other cheaper priced modems in the past were annoying with touch and go operation or no operation at all. Go ahead buy this you'll be happy with it. Now it doesn't show caller I.D. but maybe with an upgrade to the Faxtalk pro 8.0 it might but I can't say for certain unless I decide to purchase the 8.0. But, this as it stands the way it is will get the job done if you don't want to spend the extra $59.00 for the upgrade.Have fun, I will.
After a disasterous experience with a Sony NavU70 unit and after considering the Garmin system owned by a friend, and after doing extensive research and demoing some products at the local Circuit City, I finally selected the Cobra GPSM4000 sight unseen and bought it through Amazon. Frankly I wasn't expecting too much, and the appearance of the unit struck me as a little retro (too much chrome for my taste, as though this unit had been designed as an add-on for old GM vehicles). But when I put it in my 4x4 I was impressed. Although the manual warns you that it can take up to 20 minutes for a brand-new unit to orient itself based on the signals received from the orbiting satellites, the Cobra 4000 oriented itself within 60 seconds of being turned on. It was so quick that I found myself wondering if the people at the factory had somehow pre-programmed my location.The screen is nice and bright, the touch-screen functionality is just the right degree of sensitivity, and all the key parameters are tunable through the menu options so you can customize the unit to perform according to your own preferences. New locations are simple to store (which makes waypointing easy) and the system provides breadcrumbs which is essential for off-roading. The Sony unit referred to earlier in this review was an ergonomic disaster and didn't support breadcrumbs nor simple location storage. It was pretty, though.As real-time traffic data comes on-stream in the USA the real-time traffic option will become more worthwhile. I didn't purchase this option with my unit because it's not really available yet in my region and besides, there's no alternative when the local freeway is jammed. There is no route work-around possible, so it wouldn't help me much on a day-to-day basis. But one day, when the service is cheap and there are alternative routes to be found, it will be a worthwhile addition to the repertoire of all in-car navigation systems.I really like the larger screen size, though while it is technically 5 inches in diameter the actual map size is about 4.5 inches because the borders are occupied with soft keys. Still, that beats the 3 inch and 3.5 inch screens found on other units like Garmin and Magellan and TomTomGo.Voice prompting is nice & crisp, but the on-screen direction arrow with distance indicator is a little small, for those situations when you want to check whether it's the next turn or the one 50 feet after that.Some GPS units scroll smoothly as you travel, keeping the cursor in the center of the map. The system in my Acura does that and I've become used to it. The Cobra unit works the other way: the cursor representing your vehicle travels across the screen and then, just as it reaches the edge of the screen, the entire map "jumps" to a new page and the process starts all over again. While my preference is for the Honda/Acura approach, the "jumping page" is something I can live with and isn't too distracting in practice. I care more about the accuracy of the unit and the Cobra is very accurate and fast to adjust.The unit comes with a windscreen mount, but there's also a base plate in case you want to mount it to a horizontal surface. I was somewhat concerned about placing the unit in the windscreen area because off-road in the desert in the middle of the day it can get awfully hot right there, even with the A/C blowing hard. So I chose to purchase the optional external GPS receiver, which I mounted in the windshield area, and I placed the Cobra unit in the center binnacle where it is easy to see yet out of the direct sunlight (which also improves general visibility, as the screen never washes out because of being hit by direct light).UPDATE: February 26th 2007. After taking the unit on its first extended trip (3 hours) it exhibited a major defect. After 25 minutes of continuous operation the unit began emitting a hot metal smell and the upper left portion of the screen became hot to touch; simultaneously the upper left portion of the screen turned dark and no longer displayed anything. After another 5 minutes the screen began to blink on and off rapidly, rendering it useless. Turning on the A/C and directing a stream of icy air at the unit did nothing to ameliorate the problem.Beach Audio accepted the return of the unit and shipped me a replacement; I have not yet taken the replacement on a long (3+ hours) trip to see whether the new unit overheats like the old one did. Hopefully it was a one-off manufacturing defect as apart from the malfunction I was pleased with the previous unit.Second Update: as of August 2008 the replacement is still functioning as intended. I'm irritated by the fact that it can take up to 15 minutes to acquire satellites upon start of the journey (afterwards it acquires almost instantly), and I've discovered that the database of street addresses is quirky - a location in Tahoe Vista was listed as being in Sacramento, even though the on-map icon was correctly placed in Tahoe Vista. Subsequent experience has shown that the unit is accurate for some parts of the USA but hopeless with other areas - for example I've never been able to find any address around the Lake Tahoe region. It's really useless in that regard. But it did get me from San Francisco to an address in Jackson Hole accurately, though it then gave up when asked to find the rental property just a few miles further down the road. Now that the unit has come down to around $200 I think it's OK for the money, but as I originally paid about $500 I think it was overpriced back then. Realistically there are much better units on the market now, and I'd definitely advise people to go with an integrated Bluetooth and MP3 functionality in any new standalone unit these days.
Overall this is a very good product for the price range. The sound quality is very good. The sub woofer is a little boomy at higher volume. I like a tighter bass. But I am sure that is what you can expect at this price range. I would have been more satisfied with more flexibility with the DPS settings. It would certainly not have added much to the price of the amplifier to include a number of environmental sounds with the flexibility to adjust the parameters. What is provided in this area is not very useful. Especially for listening to music on CDs. I use the 5 channel stereo setting for CDs. But to be able to add ambiance to this setting would have been a real plus. The system sounds very good with the Dolby movie settings for DVDs. I am impressed with the heavy solid construction. The amplifier knobs have a solid quality feel to them. The remote is full featured and takes some getting use to all the settings. Overall I am pleased with the purchase.
this lens works great came with a little bag to keep it in...Good deal!
Quality sheath just a little different than the norm :-)! I was suprised, has a little more padding than I had expected and internal protection from the zipper. Fantastic!
Thin and cheap looking, but signal is great and clear. I can't tell the difference from my Mediabridge ultra series hdmi cable.
The radio for the boom box worked. The CD player did not work. I had to return it to be repaired or replaced. I do not have it back yet.
I am a very serious amateur photographer and I bought this camera on January 1, 2008. I bought this as a bundle with the 18-55mm lens and the 55-200mm lens. I used this camera for nearly two years and it traveled with me all over the United States, everywhere from oceans to forests to Long's Peak, Colorado to the deserts of the south west. Its a basic and easy to use camera aimed towards beginners in the dSLR world. It takes crystal clear shots in daylight and even inside with ample light. In darker situations the camera is sub par to others I have used. It tends to be very grainy with occasional random colored light dots. The construction quality is alright but not weather resistant. I suppose no camera I have can compare to my Canon EOS 1N 35mm camera that was weather resistant and at its time was Canon's flagship model. The D40x is alright in my book.
I purchased two of these. The first failed in 3 weeks.The other I puchased for my home office but did not install yet when the one in myNYC office failed. So I brought in the one from home. I didn't think anything of itand for $19, I wasn't even going to bother to ask Amazon to replace it.However today, 2 weeks, 2 days since the last failure, the second one failed.I checked the power supplies on both units with a VOM meter. Both wereputting out just over 5V. When the first one failed and I brought the second into the office I plugged the 2nd one in to the power adapter of the first andit worked fine. So the power adapters are good. It appears the Hubs are poor.Well, if you figure you get a 1 year warranty on a IPOD you spend $299 on, andI got3 weeks and just over 2 on these $19 USB hubs, I suppose I got my moneysworth. But rarely do you expect your Ipod to fail in 1 year. I didn't expect theseto fail in under 3 weeks either.I think I will switch brands and each the $40. I have not seen a USB hub actuallyfail before and I have been in the networking industry for over 20 years. (WellUSb hasn't been around that long :). I suggest you buy an alternate. Maybe I got abad batch??? I suppose others may comment. But if you figure all the people thathave purchased this unit, and I am the first review.... I wouldn't bother to review itlike most others. Who expects a USB hub to fail in 2-3 weeks??
SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card ( SDSDB-2048-A11, Retail Package)I purchased this for my new Casio camera!! I already have a 1/gb! The price was alot lower for the 2/gb from Amazon than the 1/gb purchased at target at an earlier date!!! You may as well have more memory if you can, when purchasing a memory card!!! I recommend going to Amazon.com, first for accessories/electronics/etc, before going to a retail store!!!
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
When I bought the 20GB iPod on my birthday, (this one was the 3rd generation, which I like better than the new 4th generation because of the softer, sleeker and more stylish wheel) it had the docking station, the little "remote control", the earphones (the salesman told me to not use those earphones outside in case people distinguish the white colour as an iPod and steal it; It has been done), the whole nine yards, so I was quite lucky.It can store thousands of songs, whether mp3 or CDs, and it can import the songs using iTunes, (like Windows Media Player or Real Player), and also store many digital picture, or so I've heard.The chrome behind is so shiny you can call it a mirror. But it not just the looks that go with this exquisite piece of machinery. There are many things you can buy (accessories) for the iPod. Like a case, (including leather), or the split where you can have two head/earphones, instead of one.It organizes itself so well. Not only music is put in, but you can choose the music from just the album, the artist(s), the genre (yes it does it all by itself, though you can change it all), and the way it is played can be altered by making it seem like a different genre, by louder lyrics, bigger bass, echoing, make it Piano style, R'n'B style, Acoustic style, Hip-Hop style, Rock style, Pop style, and so forth. There also 3 games, which are all fun, especially the music quiz. From all of your play lists, there is a part of a song played, (it is chosen at random by the iPod), and you have to choose in approximately 5 seconds the name of the track being played. The catch? There are 4 answers and 1 of them is right, but sometimes, they put another song of the same artist for a bit of confusion unless you know the artist's songs inside out. All in all, there are a lot of extras and settings you can play around with. Try to get the iPods with big storage, and I don't mean 50-200 tracks like smaller iPods and many other mp3 players. Get ones with capacities of thousands of tracks; they are well worth the money.And for all those who are skeptical about "free mp3s", Apple have a website(s) for iPods buyers to download tracks, (which may cost a bit, but would you want an attachment with your "free" download or even worse.)In addition, it is not very heavy for a thousand and over storage of tracks and pictures, and with many things to do other than listening to music; it is a must-have!It may be an expensive little gadget, but it is worth all the money you have saved for it.
I have used quite a few notebook mice over the years(microsoft and other logitech) and he VX Revolution is by far the best. I currently have 3 of these mice and use them with an IBM laptop (using the logitech setpoint software) and 2 Apple laptops (powerbook G4 and macbook). I don't utilize the logitech software on the Apple machines as I have had problems with it, I utilize Steermouse and it works great (costs @ $20).The main thing that I like about this mouse is the size/shape and the placement of the buttons. With the software I can configure the button actions for the way that I work.I can't recommend this mouse higher.
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.
..if it would have worked. After days of customer support calls, I decided to cut my losses...
This packaged deal is/was "all that and a bag of chips!!" The intuitive and user friendly camera, the great accessories and included extras, and the great price were all as promised.After spending a bit of time reading and discovering all the "things" this camera could do, then practicing BEFORE the "gotta get this picture" pressure arrived, this S5 IS, and its 48x zoom (combined), and a 4GB memory card (I purchased separately because it can hold 1,000 photos) meets and exceeds my expectations of a "camera that really captures the moment."If you are somewhat dissatisfied by "digital cameras W/O through the lens viewing capability" then THIS camera is for you!! The option to use a digital screen OR the lensfinder is terrific. It is a true SLR with digital capabilities at a price that more people than before can afford.The review screen is incredibly clear and presents digital quality images. The numerous settings and mode options truly give the photographer either total control or offer complete auto management by the camera.This is one of the best cameras I've ever purchased; and it lives up to its promises AND the Canon reputation.
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 !).
I got these for my XDM 4.5 9mm and they are amazing! I have to say I am a huge fan of meprolights but these are much brighter however the exposed fiber rods give me cause for concern as debre or liquid could get down there other than that I am really impressed!!!
The card works fine, no problems that I could find.
Both cars that I use have a tape player and CD changers. For a long time, because we could play CDs in the cars, we didn't need any kind of adapter. However, now in the age of iPods and other MP3 players, adapters have come back with a vengeance. There is no lack of options out there for adapters. With all the different types of music players available, I wanted an adapter that would not only work with my current iPod, but any future versions that I might buy, not to mention friends and family who might be carrying a completely different model.So, in the interest of simplicity, I decided to go "old school" and try the Cassette Adapter first. The main reason was because it will work with any MP3 player (unless of course it doesn't have a headphone jack and that's just crazy talk).I also didn't want to spend much because I figured there couldn't be much difference between one that costs $10 and another that is twice as much or more. And if the cheaper one really was garbage, I wouldn't be out much.I have to say that I am very happy with this product. It works just as I expected. Because it is using a tape head, you can expect some hiss on different tape players. The way to avoid that is to turn down the car stereo volume a bit and use the volume on the MP3 player instead. It might take a bit of fiddling to find the right combination but it wasn't hard to figure out. Now I have no problems with tape hiss and it sounds great. Of course, I have an average stereo system in the cars. Someone who has upgraded to bigger and better speakers/amp/etc. might notice more hiss but I sure don't.The only downside with this or any other cassette adapter is you are limited to using it in cars that still have a cassette player. But that has nothing to do with how much you paid or the quality of the adapter.
I only bought this because it was advertised as the preferred router for setting up a Boingo HotSpot in a Box.Boingo no longer offers that system to new providers so don't waste your money!There are many other wireless routers that do a better job for a lower price. I am returning mine to Amazon. They shouldn't advertise it for a service that is no longer provided.
This cable winder is one of the main reason I went with the Kensington adapter. It's a great idea, but unfortunately it is made so cheaply that after less than a couple of months it just doesn't work anymore as the mechanism that winds the cable back is shot.
This is a great large bottle bag as it fits all the bottled water containers we use with it. This is a definitely a must as part of your camera gear.
These ear buds were great! They were cheaper on Amazon and they sound quality is excellent. They arrived in a timley fashion.
This product serves its purpose well in protecting your mac from getting scratches or minor damages. I strongly recommend this to getting a hardshell cover that they sell for 40-50 dollars because those can scratch your mac as you put or take it off. This products is well made and fits your 13" mac like a glove and is still easy to pull your mac in and out. The price is perfect and the manufacturer sends it efficiently and quick. Completely worth the investment.
I know it's not a big deal...toner cartridge...but this was delivered fast and the product was well packed and ready to use. Has been a big savings from a new company. Will definitely use them again!
Yes, good looks! That is precisely what I want to say. The image featured here does not really do justice to this product.I recently bought (rather got it as a gift from my wife) a 60 GB IPOD photo, and was looking for a good case to protect this rather expensive gift. After doing my research on the internet, I settled on this one, although the only concern I had was about the looks. The images on the internet made the IPOD look ugly! I guess the protection factor outweighed the looks, so I got this anyway and I am glad that I did! The IPOD does look a little bulkier, however, this case does not look as bad as it is shown in the images. In fact the ipod looks better, not to mention the excellent protection it provides.If you want to protect your investment, I would suggest you go for this product. Price is always a factor, would definitely appreciate if this cost a little lesser though!
I got this DVD player, i started playing DVDs, its stops playing in the middle then keep searching the tracks. Dont waste ur time and money on this piece of JUNK. It would be good if u invest on a better DVD player.
I picked up this router without doing much research, and that's the last time I'm ever going to do that. When it worked, it was great, but it would often kill the signal (wired and wireless) and require a restart. However, I could live with having to restart it every now and then, but just the other day it died. I picked up this router in September of last year, and I could only make it as for as 6 months. In short, this router is now worse than my 5 year old Linksys router. Now I'm left stranded with 6 devices (4 wired/2 wireless) with only a connection from my modem. With that said, I'm heading out right now to find a replacement. I've never gone through a router this fast. Avoid this model at all costs, unless you don't have to share your internet connection.
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.
I had problems with a cable Belkin AV51000-04 PureAV Component Video cable, but the service of Ace Photo Digital was very good. I recommend the store.
This is an excellent product. It really receives stereo and sounds great.
This case is extremely durable and protects the ipod very well while still giving you access to all the controls.
Alot of in-depth review but some reviewers missed alot of key things. The Tom Tom 720 is a much better device than you would think.Things I want to add.1. The menu layout is completely user changeable so you don't have a cluttering of numbers and information on the bar. The reviewer doesn't mention that although he criticizes the 720 for having a cluttered info bar. That is simply a factory default setting that anyone can change.2. The map layout, colors and ease-of-use is much much much better than both Garmin's and Magellan. The company I work for allows us to have private car service home when working late and I've seen and studied just about every brand of GPS in the various Town cars during my 1 hours commute home from NYC to Westchester. So I've gotten a sense of how cities and suburbs/rural areas are displayed on all these GPS units and the Tom Tom brand has the best, cleanest graphics. The reviewer fails to mention that when said and done, quickly understanding the screen graphics during a quick look up from the road during your journey is just as important as anything else.3. The 720 also allows you to pick alternate routes based on how and when you want to get to your destination. The factory default settings on the 720 will obviously be way off and will have you driving around alot more than you would want to. Which is why I suspect the reviewer detracted from the 720 mapping intelligence when paired alongside the Garmin's Nuvi and Magellan's GPS units. I'm 100% sure he was routing under the factory settings so the 720 gave him longer and incorrect routes. Simple adjustments to your 720 factory settings will allow the unit to pick the best routes based on where you live and drive(whether in a city, near highways, or rural areas)4. Outside of GPS function the 720 has a myriad of feautures that are on par if not better that Garmin's pricier Nuvi 700 line. In his Nuvi review he praises the Nuvi for having the "Where Am I" feature as if it is a rare and super cool thing. Whiles the 720 has the same features and he fails to praise the 720 for the same proficiencies.5. The 720 does fail big time in the Battery Life department. I previously owned a Tom Tom 300 and once did a round trip from NY to DC (6-8 hrs of driving) on one charge before the unit's battery died. So I expected similar results from the 720 even though the Tom Tom 720's box advertises 4-5 hours.needless to say, after a full over night charge I only got about 1 hour use before the battery died my first time out with it. After lowering the brightness to 50% I got about 2 hrs max.I don't like wires across my dash so this was important to me; having the unit work only off its battery for the duration of my round trip commute of 3 to 4 hours max. I soon found out at a few GPS forums that to get about 4 hrs from the 720 you need to lower the brightness to 0% (and even at 0 it is still pretty bright), completely turn off the FM and BlueTooth features, take out any SD Card and turn down the volume and refrain from playing MP3s. Which worked to get me 3 to 4 hrs of battery life but totally elimated all the cool features that made me want to get the 720. At any rate, I went to a local car stereo shop and got a power lead installed behind my dash that goes up thru the windshield area and plugs into the 720 whiles it is mounted on the windshield. This is the best deal since the wire is pretty much hidden and not in front of my dash. I now not only get unlimited battery life whiles driving, but I can have the screen at 100% brightness, Bluetooth, FM and everything else that made me buy the 720 on and working whiles I'm on the road.When said and done, the Tom Tom 720 is a stellar device!OCTOBER UPDATE:Last month I was in a car accident (a drunk driver plowed right into me) and my Tom Tom Go which was mounted on the windshield got destroyed (luckily I'm okay). I've since replaced the car and my Tom Tom 720 with another 720. I realize the battery life is much better on the newer 720 which leads me to believe I most likely had a faulty unit before. With all functions running I get about 1 hour more than I would have on my previous device (so 3 hrs instead of 2).Also the software seems updated and the newer 720 performs routing and corrections much quicker.I've also been using the MapShare and TomTom Home recently and find these features to be very useful and cool. It's like bringing you car inside and being able to plan your next road trip mile by mile on your computer (even download and install voices for your navigation to suit where you travel-i.e You can get a Southern accent for those driving thru the Dixie states or a Boston accent for those going up that way).Overall, I'm even more impressed with my Tom Tom Go 720 now after a month of usage, than when I was under "wow-factor influence" as I unboxed it.
I really loved these speakers with their cute little bag that had a space for the ipod itself (yes, lame reason, but there it is). They also had such good sound for small speakers, that when they started malfunctioning by making popping cut out sounds with heavy bass, I returned them for a refund and ordered them again from a different seller. Unfortunately, I had the same popping noises happen again within a week, so I had to return them once again. Now I give up despite the cute bag. The manufacturer really needs to work on this major defect if it effected one buyer twice!
After I downloaded the newest version of Ostia and the most up-to-date maps, everything started to come together! Had a little trouble while searching for sepecific addresses with the old version. Maps for Canada, (I bought the Ostia NAV01, the US version) are kinda pricy, but there're ways to get around it ^.~ Over all, it's a great gadget to have for your PDAs. it turned my e740 from a email server to something much more useful!!
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.
I use this device with my iOS devices as well as Touchpad. This device will handle phones or tablet with ease and has an adjustable viewing angle for any type of device.The HP Touchpad is roughly the same dimensions and weight as the 1st iPad and this device has no problem whatsoever with it. It is simple and light weight and I take it everywhere I go because it is so convenient. I don't hesitate to recommend this product and will be purchasing another very soon.Build quality is awesome as well, not much can go wrong with the device.
I've bought 2 of these from different sellers. They usually send a refilled one & not a new one (even if it is listed as new) so I recommend verifing before buying. Both of them were listed as compatible but I can only print a page or 2 before my printer tells me my cartride is NOT compatible. So, I have to try and trick my printer so I can get a couple more pages printed and sometimes that doesn't work either. It's a real pain! I recommend buying a new HP brand cartride in it's original packge. These are a waste of time and money.
Others have commented on the plotting, characterization, etc. I want to add how refreshing it is to find a new (to me) author who produces a grammatical, correctly spelled, well edited book, without logical contradictions on every other page. Most of the new authors I read seem to have English as a second language.
I got this HDMI cord about two weeks ago now and it's amazing! Iv had those expensive $100 HDMI cords and with this one I notice no difference what so ever! This is a steal! I recommend this to anyone looking to buy an HDMI cord on a cheap budget or not. This cord works the same as all of the other HDMI cords out there!
This KVM is advertised to work without a power supply under Mac and PC (as specified on the startech.com website) but doesn't. It has a 5v recepticle but doesn't even include a cheapo wall wart. The 5v voltage is not even common enough for Radio Shack to carry them so they are expecting a lot from the end user.The specific problem is I get a warning from my Macs about too much power being drawn and then the keyboad and/or mouse gets disabled.I have 2 differnt setups where it fails to work. One consists of a PowerMac G4 and a PowerBook G4 with a ViewSonic 20&quot; monitor, Apple Pro keyboard, and Microsoft Optical Mouse.The other setup consists of a PowerBook G4, Old Micron Linux box, Sony 17&quot; LCD, Apple Pro keyboard, and a Logitech Optical mouse.These seem like common configurations so I am wondering if it is defective or unrealistic about its power requirements. I have written startech.com about this issue. I will update this review once I get a response.============UPDATEStartech sent me the power adapter needed when connecting to Macs. BTW, its not included. Seems to work as advertised but I have noticed that if I don't switch to a Mac for an extended period it wont wakeup.
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.
This is just what I needed in the kitchen when I am trying all the on-line recipes! It does the trick and is small enough to hide easily when finished.
A recommended item for ones lap top computer. Much easier and comfortable to use than the mouse on the key board pad.
This is a great little drive that holds all 3.5 gigs of my documents. I love that you don't have a cap to worry about losing; it opens and closes with a push of your thumb. Only problem: although you can access your files on a machine with Vista, you can only use the backup software on an XP machine--but I'd bet anything they're working on a fix for that.
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.
I got this kit to allow me to use enjoy the same music selection I currently enjoy in my car at home. It came with everything I need.
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'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!
Great comfort (I maintain that the Palm m100s have the most ergonomic design out there), great speed, great screen (it's a "palm"-held, so I don't mind the small screen) with great clarity, love the Vindigo software, but TERRIBLE MILEAGE. Cannot believe how fast this thing eats batteries. Should it really cost [this much] more for a model with an internal, rechargeable battery?
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.
I just returned my A700 after trying it out for two weeks. The reason for the return was the quality of pictures. The pictures are o.k. at best but for most of the them they were too grainy. I adjusted all the settings and maximized them for the best picture quality. The image quality was not there. My older Olympus 3.5MP camera produced better images than the A700.Although I read some of the reviews and the overall rating for this camera was low, I was still inclined to pick it up based on the camera specs and the low price. I learned my lesson as most of the reviews and overall ratings are a good marker to go by.I picked up the Canon PowerShot SD600 which was a little more but well worth it!Pros:Price7.3MP CameraNice sturdy compact designEasy menu interfaceCons:Picture resolutionVideo resolutionVideo recording lengths
These are great value headphones if you're looking for something good to take camping or trips you wouldn't want to take really good headphones. They're comfortable, stay in the ear pretty well, and sound quality is about twice that of stock iPod headphones.
What a huge disappointment. I bought this so I could access some word files on three old Sony double-sided floppies. The floppies have been stored carefully, but two wouldn't read -- the drive just spun and spun. The third floppy was initially readable. I was able to view and read the files, but when I tried to copy them to the hard drive on my iMac, there was an error. The floppy drive image vanished from the desktop, and I was never able to get the Sabrent drive to read that floppy again. (I disconnected it, reconnected it -- nothing worked.)I've tried attaching it to a Powerbook, and the drive's green light won't even come on when I put a disk in.So, a this purchase was a waste of money. Not only couldn't I copy my files, I now can't even SEE them. I will be returning this drive!
The Sony MDR-ED21LP earbuds are an excellent value in regard to quality verses cost. The earbuds fit very well, stay in place during active sports, and produce good sound. Highly recommend!
I have not tried to work some of the more interesting features but this machine works great BUT you MUST have DVD - R or RW discs - normal CDs will NOT WORK with this unit.I called "tech support" and got some dummy who did not even know enough to ask me what kind of discs I was using!We've recorded some of our favorite shows off our Dish DVR system freeing up more room on it to record other shows in the future.After having it for ONE MONTH it did NOT play back Spiderman 3 and SONY told me "It won't be able to play some DVDs"....HUH? A DVD player that can NOT play new DVDs?!?!?!
My title says it all. The device takes up very little space without the clutter of a loose wire. Very simple to operate. Just grab both ends and pull to the desire length. To store the wires, pull both ends and the device rewinds the wires. I primarily use the device with my MP3 player and my car stero that has an auxiliary input. I perfer the straight ends on the ends of the wires.
im an amateur but i recently bought the nikon d90 and was disappointed with my first lenses as I was constantly getting shadows. Thankfully, I got the SB 600 and wow, what a difference. I've seen some reviews that said that it was complicated to use but it was really easy to use for me, especially if you're in an auto setting and then you can adjust the amount of light yielded from the flash. great flash and easy to use. get it!
I ask not pleased with the product. I was expecting a s-video to connect from computer to tv as asian in the picture representing product, however received cable with two smaller cables as a camcorder would connect to atv.
Bought this mouse about fews months ago and it already dead. Not a good mouse.
Perfect for those of us who are sick of having to carry or make crossover cables. Just use a straight through, plug it into this, and then put the other end into the device youre connecting it to. I said this is better than the small (plug type) adapters because those tend to pull down on plug because of the added weight right at the port. This is a pig tail design which is puts less downward pressure on ports over time (if being used for a long time). No lights. Just a simple adapter. Great for a network tech toolbag.
I use this FM transmitter for my iPhone 4 as an alternative to the horrible selection of radio stations available in my area (Northern California). Plug it in, and go...it's very easy to use. However, with all FM transmitters you'll get occasional static and interference. I won't fault this product for that, but I will say the sound quality is acceptable at best. If you find yourself hearing crackling/distortion, try lowering the volume on your device...THEN turn your stereo volume up instead, it makes a big difference.
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.
I picked up a Blu-Ray player about three months ago (really nice $300 Sony one - forget the model #) and have been playing it through my HP high-def computer monitor that achieves 1080i and have been happy with everything, except the 22" screen size.I had my heart set on a 40" Bravia originally, but the 2K price tag was a bit daunting...so I went with this and expected to be slightly let down with the 720P maximum.NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST!!!Having just upgraded from a 12 year old Sony Trinitron (still running great) to this might be reason to be suspect as to why I'm so initially bowled-over, but not being a newbie to high-def, I assure you, I'm a tough cookie with a picky eye.Every image I've piped through the unit so far (Blu-ray, standard dvd, analog cable & original XBox) has been beyond my expectations. My only gripe is that Sony cheaped out and didn't include at least ONE set of cables! I mean, after ponying up 1K (including WA sales tax), I'd like at least an RCA 3-way or (the more helpful), an HDMI patch? Oh well - luckily I live close to a Radio Shack and can give them the business.Besides this minor distraction, I remain blown away by Sony's near flawless track record with me and my audio/visual purchases from them over the last 25 years. From my first Walkman to this, my first Bravia, I eagerly await their next leap into outdoing themselves yet again.
Installed this in my car in under 5 minutes. Comes pre-cut so it elimates that mess out. And I really liked how each wire was labeled what function it did, which took a little guess work out.
This was recommended by a friend. She said it is great, so I gave it a 5 star rating.Seagate walked me through the installation, and I assume the back up hard drive is working, but I really don't know how to check.How helpful was that? LOL
This notebook cam is absolutely easy to setup and use. Does a great job for the price. It does have a little trouble ajusting to light change, but for the price I can't complain. The auto focus works great.
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.
While this camera takes superb pictures for the price, the associated software is terrible. To make matters worse, customer service is virtually nonexistent.To anyone thinking of purchasing a Kodak product, I would recommend attempting to reach somebody via customer service, or I would recommend attempting to email kodak customer service, just to test accessibility.My recommendation for anyone looking at this camera, or any Kodak digital camera, is to pay a little extra and get something of higher quality, like a Canon. In the long run, you'll get much more out of it.
This little cam is great. It works just like it should; is unique in design and The collapsible design is handy for storage.
I've been using this cable to connect my ps3 to my HDtv since June of '08. It shows a crisp picture and is still in the same condition when I bought it. Amazing product for the price!
This is a simple ,easy to use player but for one outstanding fault. The rechargeable battery only holds a charge for about an hour. Since it is lithium ion and not replaceable this is a big problem. I wonder if other users have had this problem? Should have bought a Creative Zen. There batteries are replaceable.
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.
I got one of this cards and did't work at all. Try calling coustumer service. The worse I have ever seen. They don't return the phone calls or e-mails. What is worse, after running the test included with the drivers my 32 bit files got corrupted and have to reinstall WIN 98se. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY PRODUCTS.
We purchased this TV almost 3 yrs. ago and use it in our master bedroom so it is on only a few hours each day. The sound quality has never been good. A day ago the remote would not turn the set on without multiple tries. The red light would turn green then back to red. Then it quit working so we used the power button on the set. Now that won't work. Unplugging the main power cord works once to at least turn it on. I have been researching the problem online and have found that there are hundreds of customers with the same or similar problems with this set and other Akai TVs. I will not buy their products in the future and will think twice about Samsung also since they are the ones who also produce Akai.
I have an older camera that will not work with the bigger GB SD cards. 2GB was just what I was looking for. They are becoming hard to find.
although I had some trepidation about buying this wi-fi range extender given the other reviewer's installation experience, I found it to work almost as advertised. I took it out of the box, plugged it in an outlet in a room where my laptop had very spotty, if any, coverage, and hit the "auto configure" button. lots of colors and lights later, I had full signal in the room. I did have one hitch but it was an easy fix. I had full signal but no internet access. I accessed my router and looked at the numbers to make sure they were identical to the extender's. the "default gateway" had a different number. I changed it in the extender and got perfect functionality. given that a router now costs $50 or less, I think the wre54g is very pricey at $90 or more, but for me well worth the price fo expanding the network without additional wiring.
Overall very pleased with the product. The phones are lightweight, comfortable, and the sound quality is good anywhere in our house &amp; yard. The quality of construction of the phones and the base unit is good. There is an ample supply of cables &amp; adapters, i.e., for plugging into a computer soundcard.
I am on my second Viking card. My first lasted about a year and died, slowly losing a few pictures here and there and then an entire Christmas full of pictures before I had a change to upload them on my computer. Viking replaced the first card no problem, but I'm still out the pictures and now the new card doesn't work after about eight months of use. I don't know if this is normal for all cards, but at the price I originally paid (about $45), it really stinks.UPDATE: My second card started dying after about 6 months of use.
1 out of 5 defective unit. I also purchased 24-port hub with 2 bad ports and emailed or called Linksys customer support. They never respond. You can only wish that nothing goes wrong with your purchase!! How about thumb down rating with Linksys!
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
este lente es una maravilla, super buen lente claro, simple y comodo, lo recomiendo muy bueno
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.
Hi, At first it seemed to work but shortly after It seemed to stop working, commercials are as loud as ever. Hope they will give me a new one to try!
The Blu-Ray give us the best picture that I have ever seen. The picture is so clear it like I'm actually there. I love the high quality of the Panasonic Blu-Ray. It is the best on the planet.
I originally bought the Dlink DCM-202 for my new cable modem connection. The connection was pretty unreliable, and we traced it down to that unit. This was a tiny bit more expensive, but seemed to be the one to get. I've been very happy with the result.
This turntable works easily, sounds great, and is offered at a great price. You can spend more and get a better cartridge and more features, but for someone who wants a very good basic turntable in addition to a CD player and other decoding devices, this one is fantastic.I recommend vinyl as an adjunct to CDs for several reasons, among them:1. You may already have a collection you haven't listened to for years. (You'll remember how holding the album, looking at the cover, and reading the liner notes were once part of the entire aesthetic experience.)2. Vinyl does sound warmer than traditional CDs. (Joni Mitchell's "Blue" is unbelievably raw and "present" on vinyl.)3. It's easy to build a new collection, especially classical records, by hunting down inexpensive LPs at library and garage sales.Unlike some record players sold now, the turnplayer does not play 78's. However, many of those that do play this format have self-contained speakers only. This model has a preamp which connects to PHONO, AUX, or VIDEO jacks. The needle weight is not given in the information booklet; generally speaking, the more expensive, lighter needles better preserve sound quality. Although not a "high-end" model for the strict audiophile, here are the SPECS:Drive: BeltMotor: DCPlatter: 295 mm. diameter (aluminum, die-cast)Speeds: 33 1/2 and 45 r/minWow and Flutter: Less than 0.25% (WRMS)Signal to Noise: More than 50dB (DIN-B)Tone arm: Dynamic balanced straight shaped with soft damping controlEffective arm length: 195 mmPower consumption: 2 QWeight: 2.7 kgDimensions: Approx. 420 x 100 x 342 (w/h/d)Supplied Accessories: 45 r/min adaptor, platter with drive belt, rubber mat, dust cover.The needle raises, lowers, and moves to the edge of the album automatically; the dust cover is moved by hand. Very highly recommended!
These are great......I just decided to get some new headphones, my Grado SR-60s were falling apart. I made a great choice, these headphones are clear, the music feels up front-without being overwhelming. I can tell that these would make great headphones for mixing, as you really have a sense of the spatial placement of sounds when you listen to music with these. Not to mention the fact that they're really comfortable, I barely even notice them. I don't think you'll find better sounding headphones for under 100$.
did not work with both desktop with xp even download driver from site no help so return it.
I bought the Nikon Action 12X50 binocular from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $67.29 (and free shipping), discounted as "open box." It arrived in perfect, brand new condition. I bought it the same week that I bought a Celestron Skymaster 15X70 binocular, also from Amazon Warehouse Deals. I figured that if one or the other was defective I could return it, or if I decided that I simply didn't want one I could return it (and pay shipping), but for my amateur purposes -- birdwatching with the Nikon and stargazing with the Celestron -- I am very pleased with the Nikon and the Celestron and therefore am keeping both.The Nikon is good quality in every detail, right down to the included neck strap and case. Some binocular users apparently have difficulty holding anything over 8 or 10 power steady, but I (a big guy with big hands) have no difficulty holding the 12 power Nikon steady (whereas I cannot hold the 15 power Celestron steady enough to keep individual stars from moving about like crazy, which is why I use a tripod with the Celestron for stargazing unless I'm just scanning the sky).Before purchasing the Nikon and Celestron binoculars, I used a Bushnell 7X35 for birdwatching. There is no comparison.Amazon's current (4/8/08) retail price for the Nikon 12X50 is $88.95 (and free shipping). I'm glad I got Warehouse Deals deal, but had I paid $88.95 I would be just as pleased with my purchase. I would imagine any of the Nikon Action line binoculars are excellent quality for the price and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a binocular in the Nikon Action line price range.
I've had this great little MP3 player for about four months now. It's amazingly small, has a lot of storage for a flash-memory-based player, and sounds great. I've used several mobile music players before (Sharp 722 minidisc player, TDK Mojo CD/MP3 player, and an Archos harddrive-based player), and those are absolutely huge next to this little guy. Even compared to other flash-memory mp3 players, the iFP-190T is very small. The sound quality is excellent. I've been using rechargable NiMH batteries, so I haven't been able to reach to expected 20 hours of playback time (more like 10 hours, I would guess).The best part about this player is the relatively large 4 lines of navigation displayed for a directory's contents. Additional benefits include a good FM receiver and voice recording (which works pretty well based on the few times I've used it). The only negative I can think of is that the battery door has a tendency to open unless it is firmly closed. Not a big problem in my opinion.I have to respond to the 1-star review posted by someone named &quot;erik&quot; previously. He brings up two points against the iFP-190T. First, he doesn't think the Sennheiser earbuds are that great and evidently returned the unit based on that. This is ridiculous. Very seldom will manufacturers provide high-quality earphones or earbuds because they know that users who spend this much on a music player will end up buying better earpieces anyways.Second, he says that you have to use iRiver's software to download mp3s into the player and that the player cannot play mp3s encoded by other software. The first part is true, the second part is completely inaccurate. You do have to use iRiver's software to download (and you cannot upload from the player back to your computer). I personally don't like this (my Archos harddrive-based mp3 player is seen by Windows as just another hard drive), but this anti-piracy gimmick is the price you pay for having such a good player. And to finish off my rebuttal, you *can* use mp3s encoded by other software.All in all, a great little player. Highly recommended.
the magellan roadmate is easy to use. only complaint is that it needs a updated map.magellan charges you for a update map.
I am very happy with this product. I do a great deal of photography and photographic art. This monitor calibration system introduced an element of image appreciation with light and color subtilty I could not otherwise accomplish in adjusting the monitor.One word of caution; make sure the ambient light sensor is in place before working. My sons knocked mine over without my knowlege and I did a lot of work adjusting images with an improperly adjusted monitor.That isn't a reflection on the product. The product can't be responsible for user error.
I bought this from Amazon thinking it was going to what all the other wipes I've tried in the past. To my huge surprise this was the product I was finnally looking for. I do clean alot of gaming disks and blue-ray disks and I have found out you can use each one approx. 50-100 times each and then you can put them in the wash unlike others that fall apart when you put them in the wash, but not thses. When there done I just hang them on the line inside my washer room until they are dry and then start all over. I'm still on the first 3 of ou the pack and work just great. I did wash them to make sure they work afterwords in case I need to ever buy more. You just take the cloth and go from the inside out around your disk and they will take off anything thats on them. They do not wipe of scratches, there for cleaning uour disks, like fingerprints, kids stick fingers, exc. I give these 5-star. They work brtter than anything else you will find SO BUY A PACK OR TWO already. THANK YOU!
This product is solid. It's worth the money. The only things that detract from the recorder is that the usb .wav interface software is sketchy (meaning you may have to download a patch or two from the manufacturer) and that the mic is a little too sensitive when it comes to ambient noise. Sometimes the mic catches some of the stuff in the background louder than what you are actually trying to record.
I ordered based on description only to find that the serial adapter did not have the appropriate set up for my printer. I have attempted to return for refund, but advised I could only return for replacement. Why would I want to replace an item that does not meet my needs with another item that will also not meet my needs. It appears I will have to eat the cost of this item. Perhaps I can use it to wrap around loose cabling I have.
I bought this to install new deck in my sons car. Idid not open until I was ready to install the deck. The dash kit was broken at the bottom side where the deck slides in. I was able to super glue it back together and finish the install.I think it probabally broke during shipment. other than that it fit great and the install went well.
This is a great product. I'm just starting to use this product and I'm pleased with the ease of use.Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
This little camera is the best dollar for dollar digital camera out there. I was a little sceptical at first but after using this camera I can tell you that I was very impressed. I give it a solid 5 out of 5.
I purchased my Canon A40 PowerShot about 3-4 years ago and never had a day trouble with it. I have taken 1000's of photos with it, I use it on the job and off the job, and I realy don't know what some people are talking about the lens giving trouble, maybe they camera fell and that will definetly cause that to happen. My A40 PowerShot was a good buy and it still works VERY GOOD.The only reason that I will buy a new camera now is to upgrade to something with more pix and more Zoom.BUY ONE NEW, IF YOU GET IT AT A GOOD PRICE AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. TRY NOT TO BUY A USED ONE.
Was good while it lasted but within 1 year the picture had gone yellow and the VHS would not load.
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.
Using this 10M Active USB Cable to tether a Nikon D7000 to a Windows 8 PC. It worked well. Just plug and play. Cable seems to be very solidly built. Not much more to say.
Nice sturdy feel to this camera.Two words: BUY IT
This is a great phone that has great features. Don't listen to the negative hype. There is usually a great rebate offer too. I got 20 bucks and I think they are up to 30 now.This handheld phone has seven different ringers (on the base unit KX-TG5240M), and can control all the base unit functions. It can also be used to monitor a room (like a baby monitor), check the voice mail, phone to phone conference, multiple (up to 5) conference, and many many more features. If you have multiple handsets, you can use it as a pager for each OR all handsets at a time.I experience excellent clarity several hundred feet away from the house, and that is through three concrete walls. This model comes equipped with NiMH batteries, which beat the heck out of NiCd in both capacity and long (battery memory free) life, which is a huge bonus, considering how much replacement batteries cost nowadays.My wife loves the talking caller ID so that see doesn't have to cross the room or even clean her hands while cooking to answer some annoying telemarketer.Good quality, good clarity, and the longest lasting best batteries!
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 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....
The mounting bracket works very well as long as you use the permanent mounting adhesive. The temporary adhesive would not stick to my dash very well. The mount is a little springy when driving if left sticking up in the air, not much but a little because of the weight of the GPS. I solved this by adjusting the mount so that the bottom of the GPS rests on the dash. Once I did this the mount is firm and stable and does the job quite well.
I bought this case to protect my new Toshiba 17 inch laptop. The case is extremely rugged and my laptop fits perfectly. The case came with the pick and pluck foam but instead of defining a custom shape I found that I had to remove the maximum amount in order to fit the huge power cable that my laptop utilizes. I was torn between this model and the one that has the organizer in the lid and am glad I chose this one. I don't think my power supply would have fit if I chose the fancier of the two. The foam in the lid is extremely forgiving when it comes to adding a slightly oversized item. I was happy to find that this came with a shoulder strap inside the case. None of the other reviews mentioned if it did or not and the product description didn't clarify it one way or the other. We use pelican products at work so I knew they were something that could be relied on to protect electronics. Of note - I ordered this through the "Optics" reseller and had the product in 6 days. If I had ordered it directly from their site I would have saved on the shipping costs.
This Toshiba DVD SD2700 played for 1/2 hour then went completely dead! With no power, I could not get the disc out so I had to take it to an authorized dealer just to get it out to return. The electrical unit burnt out and now after 2 weeks in the repair shop the part is still on &quot;national back-order&quot; from Toshiba. A very big disappointment.
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.
I've used one of these as my boot drive for several weeks. I've done no real testing, but it seems quick and is quiet except when spinning up. I also have a 500GB Seagate drive and the WD case casting seems better finished FWIW. The Seagate looks a bit crude, but performance is not an issue so far as I'm using it to back up the main drive. It will be interesting to see if the 5-year Seagate warranty does me any good; will I care about replacing a 500GB SATA drive in five years?BTW, I'm being careful to back up stuff since the 160GB Maxtor SATA drive in my old Dell croaked and I had to send the drive out to be recovered.I'll either buy another of these WD drives to use in the Addonics SATA front-loading dock I recently got, or will wait until WD comes out with a SATA/300 Raptor and make it the boot drive.
The product works great and is very simple to hook-up. I think the design could be a little better though. I do like the grippy feet pads and, for the most part, the narrow AC power adapter plug-in. The plug-in fits well into a power strip but would stick out quite a bit if plugged into a wall socket, luckily I use a power strip. What I didn't like was the way all of the USB ports were on one side of the device while the power connection and the USB upstream port are on the other side of the device. Not a big deal, but because the wires are sticking out of opposing sides, it is hard to hide the Hub or fit it into tight spaces. I think it would be more functional if all plug-ins were on one side of the device (Top would be ideal) or perhaps only 90 degrees apart (front & side as opposed to front & back). The configuration of the plug-ins is something I didn't consider when I went looking for a USB hub. If I had it might have influenced my decision to purchase this product. All-in-all: Thumbs-up!
i love this camcorder! it's the easiest electronic product i've ever purchased. i use it to film all the random moments that can't be captured in pictures. the software is pretty awesome too.
Purchased Palm m125 over a year ago, use it all the time. Likes: easy to use, expansion card, easy to sync. Dislikes: no battery charger or charging capabilities. Have to keep putting batteries in every month or two (depending on use). Mono screen. Recommended for someone who doesn't need much.
Very easy to use. Item arrived on time and in great condition!
This is the perfect charger for any Ipod. I have the Mini and it works great. So many times I don't feel like turning on my computer and now all I have to do is plug this in, no problems at all. It's like charging any other product. It is also compact, you can carry it anywhere. I am very please with this product.
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 is an excellent upgrade from the 8700. The image resolution, vibration reduction, zoom range, lens quality and build quality alone make this camera worth five stars. Sure, it is not perfect, but no camera is. People who whine that this camera doesn't have good manual focusing, should be aware that no prosumer cameras have good manual focusing. I know because I have tried nearly all of them at Camera World in Portland, Oregon, when deciding to buy the 8800.I own a Canon DSLR for my bread and butter camera, but could not find a better backpacking/mountain biking camera than the 8800. It is light, strong and I can make gorgeous reproductions up to 16x20, even larger with some careful interpolation.This is the prosumer camera to beat, an excellent second camera, with much better battery life than previous Nikon Coolpix.
Maybe if you have a gigantic screen you would be able to see the difference between this cable and one costing 10 times as much - I can't. Great price, works fine. What else can I ask?
I turn on this speaker system in my living room when I have friends over. It gives me great background music from my i-pod (3rd generation) and people can't believe that I only paid $37 including shipping for this item. It is super easy to use and keeps my i-pod charged so I don't have to connect it to my computer all the time. I highly recommend this system. If you are big into music you would want something bigger and better quality like the Bose system one of my friends have, but for me it is just enough. It is definitely a super value for your money.
I really like the the functions of the fluke network kit but the only thing that I was diappointed about was cost so much and it didnt come with an case .thank you ,keith
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.
I recommend this shortwave radio to anyone who wants to listen to their favorite frequencies from around the world. It is the perfect radio to listen to next to the fire with a cup of coffee and listen to China Radio International, Austrailia, Japan, or anything else. It is easy to use and the sound quality couldn't be better. I enjoy it everyday, and it is easy to take along on vacations and camping.
I purchased this kit for my new Olympus Evolt E-510. I found that I liked the size of this bag compared to the standard bag for this camera. There is plenty of room for all my gear. Its pretty durable. It has two sets of latches which tends to be a pain in you are in a hurry but I would much prefer to have them rather than have my camera fall out and get broken. I need all the safety I can get. I have not tried out the tripod as of yet but hope to soon. I would definately recommend this to anyone with a slr type camera.
This printer seems great at first, but will annoy you to death in the long term. The main issues are:1) -NOTHING- on the printer works once the printer is out of ink. You can't send faxes, scan, or print B+W if any one of the ink colors is out.2) The printer believes ink cartridges are empty long before they are. I have just removed a yellow cartridge with at least 1/3 of the ink left which the printer refuses to use.3) The printer uses LOTS of ink to clean itself several times a day.4) Print quality degrades over time- look for choppy/streaky blacks in the first 6 months.5) Network support is completely undocumented and poorly supported.6) Technical support, even web-based, is horrible and useless.Do not buy this printer.
If you don't want to spend the $'s for a Logitech 1000 remote or just need another for a additional system, this is a very close 2nd for the price. Basic programming is simple, but, a little bit tricky programing complex multi-commponant tasks or "advanced settings" (not in the manual) but the tech support will be more willing to help get positive results from this unit. I would buy another!
Ordered this item as a replacement for the identical item that had failed after many years use. While the previous version worked flawlessly, this item was defective and never functioned upon arrival. The supplier refunded my payment without any problem since they were out of stock and unable to supply a replacement. Great item if you can get one that's functional.
Although the tablet can never replace the control of a pen or pencil. It still provides you control that a mouse can never give. The tablet has greatly help me in my digital art and graphic works. Highly recommend getting Adobe Photoshop and Procreate Painter to compliment the tablet.
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.
I was mailed two brand new units from a vendor, and both units were defective. This unit has problems. The first one wouldn't play DVD's, and the second jammed up and would not reboot. Then, after receiving a refund from the vendor, I didn't get all that I paid. Spend a little extra and save yourself the headache.
I bough this item based on the reviews...and I have to say that I'm totally happy with it, it sounds great, for movies and for music. The sound enhancer really works with the Ipod , and the night mode really helps when you want to see a movie during the night without disturbing your neighbors.... and you don't want to use the awful tv speakers. What's even better it's that are very cheap...they cost less than may 2.1 optionS, ej the i pod HI FI speakersBUT THE SOUND A 100 TIMES BETTER.Excellent.
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.
Without a doubt this is the WORST computer I have ever owned (since I purchased my first in 1983). After owning it for only 4 months, it has needed to be repaired 4 times. Twice, the keyboard needed to be replaced because the keys wouldn't work correctly. Then, the motherboard needed to be replaced. For those repairs, Sony sent out a repairman. Now, the keyboard needs to be replaced again, but Sony refuses to acknowledge that there major design defects with this computer. Is it normal for their laptops to need repairing once a month? I did nothing wrong to the computer, and the repairman who visited for the repairs confirmed that they were all Sony problems. Sony cannot tell me what they will do differently by my mailing it to them than what the repairman did three times already. Sony refuses to give me either a different model computer or a refund.Beyond, this laptop spending most of its time waiting for a repairman, it takes at least 10 minutes to boot. Once it is running, it is slower than the two year old, $500 Toshiba I bought it to replace.This laptop was an even greater disappointment because I usually buy inexpensive computers and wear them out after about two years. As I mentioned above, my last laptop was a basic Toshiba that I bought on sale two years ago for $500. I thought I would at least receive the same level of reliability and speed as that given the new technology that has come out since then and Sony's reputation. That is the furthest thing from reality. This has been nothing but a nightmare. Don't make the same mistake.
This camera has everything an amateur photographer could need. Lots of features that are similar to my Canon rebel G SLR camera, which makes it easy to use right out of the box. The pictures are very clear and stunning, and can be blown up quite large.The only complaint would be night-time shots, but most digital cameras can't handle night time shots very well.
I have tried to use this product several times, followed the instructionson how to calibrate the printer, wasted many sheets of CD labels (not to mention the ink), and all with two different printers. I have used other systems that worked just fine, but this one is nothing but pure trash. Every time I try the printing comes off center and not by a few millimiters.Don't waste your money! I give this product only one star, and that because the rating field does not let put a "0".
Pros:Looks really coolCons:Difficult to use - you have to look at the remote to use the buttons (don't underestimate what this means while you're watching TV)Battery life is HORRIBLE!!!I tossed mine and bought a Logitech 670 that I love.
When Jim Domke set out to design a bag he was thinking about working pros, photojournalists mainly, and he delivered.If you want an over-the-shoulder bag and aren't carrying an entire studio around with you, this bag is the ticket.With the standard included insert, it holds two bodies, a 70-200 zoom, my flash, a short medium zoom and a prime ultra-wide, plus spare batteries for everything. In the side pockets go a TTL cord, wireless receiver and more cords. The front pockets for the blower-brush, lens tissue, a small LED flashlight, more batteries, and other knickknacks of the trade.Even without the optional padded shoulder pad, I can carry this bag all day long and it's overall bulk doesn't hamper my movements when I'm working a crowd. Fits in the overheads, under the seat, and has a handy carry strap.Great bag, and nearly indestructible (disregard that if you run over your bag with a car. Oops). As for weatherproofing, I've stood in the driving rain and my equipment has remained dry.Love this bag and highly recommend it.I bought this bag because I just wanted a newer, shiner bag. The first one is now a backup, having lasted nearly twenty years, suffering only coffee stains and some scuffing of the corners. These bags are *tough.*
GREAT SERIES FOR A GREAT COST, AND I RECEIVED IT IN VERY GOOD CONDITIONS IN MY HOME IN THE CORRECT TIME. THANKS
It really is a great bag. It replaced my prior satchel briefcase, which I carried for over *20* years. After a month of use I can say this is a worthy successor, which says good things about it.What others say about the strap is true - it does have a tendency to unclip itself and detach upon lifting when the case is loaded. It seems to be caused by both the wideness of the strap clip plus the clip opening being too low (spring carabiner style.) The clip gate strikes the round attachment retainer and slips off the retainer, leaving you with an unclipped strap.Anyway, if you narrow the round retainer's hole diameter it won't be able to detach. I did this by clipping the strap clips from my old case (minus strap) on the retainer in addition to the new strap and clips. You could use a carabiner of an appropriate size and it fixes the problem. Still a design flaw, but once worked around it is great.I have a 15" laptop, and the center compartment holds this and the adapter quite nicely. I don't know if I'd want to carry around a 17" and all my usual stuff. But with a 15 incher, I can carry everything I used to split across two different cases. That includes my MP3 player, a screwdriver and bit set, a Sony Reader, a pen and highlighter (there is a pen loop on the outside of the case - a nice touch!) and all sorts of other miscellaneous bric-a-brac.I'm really pleased with the quality-for-price value. A worthy successor to my old case which had become like a friend.UPDATED: After a year and a half of daily hard use... The briefcase is still holding up pretty well. It's had a few bumps, and the surface finish on the seams does get scraped/scratched a little more easily than I'd like. But it's still hanging in there. One thing that didn't: The carabiner idea worked moderately OK, but these days I'm not using it with a strap. A threaded shackle is the way to go. Still love it, though, and still a worthy successor a year and a half later.
As a student I found this device to be extremely handy. If you are tired of broken jewel cases or bent floppy disks in your backpack, the durable Linksys USB Drive is just for you. If you use different computers between home, work and school, the small and lightweight Linksys USB drive travels with ease.The main advantage of this device is that it works on multiple platforms. I've used in on a Mac iBook, Windows 2000 Pro and Windows 98. No drivers are required except for Windows 98. A CD-ROM with software is included but you can also access the drivers on the Linksys website if your workstation does not have a CD drive.The box also contains a USB extension cord, so if your desktop computer does not have front USB access you do not have to constantly reach behind your computer to insert the drive.Overall, I rate this product highly. I recommend it to students and geeks alike!Update: Still working as of June 2004 - no drivers required for Windows XP.
Once in your hand you will understand. I have a PowerBook with 6 gigs of music on it. I don't need that much music on an ipod. I can just create playlists and the softward automatically updates the iPod with the songs I have requested. The mini is the best. Don't plan to back up your computer and all of that. Just go with the music and live the connected life.Thanks Steve Jobs!!!
Just purchased the MDR-RF925RK and am very pleased with the performance.But- the manual says the red charging light on the base should go off when the battery is fully charged.I left the headset on the charge base for 36 hours and the light never went off. I checked the voltage on the battery and they were fully charged - but the charge light never turned off.I used the headphones until the battery was almost depleted, placed it on charge overnight- and after another 16 hours charge the red light will not turn off.
I read many reviews for many radios and selected this radio based on the reviews. Good choice. The radio has great reception,it's easy to store radio stations and overall, very happy with the purchase and price.
The Brower flash is very user friendly, being the easiest flash for digital cameras to sync with thw camera flash I have used out of three brands. the zoom feature allows for swvwral distances by simply extendind the lens.
Just got the Spinner and traveling with it now. This product will not work for any male of slightly higher than average height (5'10"). If you are on the tall side (6'2" plus), you have to bend down to reach the handle. This completely defeats the purpose of having a spinner bag - you must carry it.Okay, just landed and discovered the telescoping handle was not fully extended. It seems to get stuck on the last segment. Once that is out it works great! I wish bag had about 3" more of width.
It's just what I was looking for to replace an old unit. The order was filled quickly and accurately.
Stupidly, I sold my first saladshooter in a garage sale a few years ago, but found myself missing the convenience of the saladshooter, especially for grating cheese.If you're like me, you don't like that "anti-caking goo" that is put on pre-shredded cheeses. It's much cheaper and tastes much better to freshly grate cheese from a block and the Presto SaladShooter makes grating a breeze!Everyone will tell you that you can use it for a million different things, but it's worth the money even if its' only purpose in your house is to grate cheese. (And let's all admit, the saladshooter is kind of fun in a nerdy, "I'm bored to tears" kind of way.)Everyone loves theirs, so buy yourself one already!
I purchased a rino 110 had trouble with satelite reception the 530 works great no problem in the big woods.
This camera seemed perfect for me, the casual photographer who just wants to preserve memories. It is very attractive and small, and I loved the large LCD screen. Unfortunately, after using it for a month without a problem, I made the massive error of putting my computers on the computer. After removing the camera from the USB - and yes, I did it safely, I'm not new to this - the camera would not turn on. I recharged the battery, let it sit, and said prayers - nothing. I exchanged it for another one, which worked fine for a month. And then guess what happened?Yup. It died.So, I gave up, got a refund at Target and bought a Fujifilm F470 (which is working perfectly - I highly recommend it.) In short, this camera takes beautiful pictures and looks great, but in my case, it was a real lemon.
I bought this laser lens cleaner for my aging PS2 that I still use to watch old movies and play my old PS2 games that I just cannot seem to outgrow and move on to the more fancy PS models or XBOX. I don't know what is in that little bottle or what this thing does but I am now able to play old games that were real termpermental and didn't want to work most of the time. I would say if you have an old game system or even a laptop or PC that needs the lens cleaned on the reader, this is the product to buy. I have heard it is not used for DVD players and I cannot comment on that because I don't use one, so use caution and do some research before buying this for that purpose. Otherwise, this product worked great for me.... Tracy - Kansas
The Potential1. Great input/output options (svhs, rca,firewire . . .).2. DVD recording from whatever source the unit can take.The Let Down1. Cumbersome procedures for VHS => DVD recordings.2. Fussy firewire input.4. Disk Error on most discs after 5 months of owning the unit.5. HORRENDOUS customer service/support.
I like the system very much. Good quality sound for your computer. I love the bass it gives and surround sound for movies. Its a great system for a good price. I would recommend for people with computers.
This DVD player was a marvel--for one year. Yesterday I was faced with a blinking red light and a dead machine. Apparently it is some type of capacitor problem. I called Philips but they couldn't do anything for me. No more Philips products for me. I want something that will last more than a year.
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. [...]
because I chose to not go the 'hormone' route and grew a beard that just about covered my face during this change. Could write a book about products I tried and the associated frustrations.Then I found this groomer. Hair and frustration GONE. I don't need the swivel feature, so can't report on that. If I was told I could only use 2 personal items to for the rest of my life, this would be one of them! (I'm not reviewing the other item ;-))My 89 year old mother wants one for herself. The price has gone up $7 since I bought mine, but it's still worth it if you're dealing with unwanted hair.
I'm using this with a Garmin eTrex Vista. Been quite useful so far, especially just to keep track of where you are (just about every road, big and small, in the US is in the map) or when you're in a new place and you just want to find the closest Italian restaurant with the GPS of yours. (Of course it probably only works with selected Garmin GPSs)Maps in this CD are about 2 or 3 years old so some new roads will probably be missing. Each city map takes about 7Mb and with the eTrex's serial connection to the PC, it takes ages to upload.Once you finally get over the uploading time, its a bliss. Like you're in control of everything.
We have some MP3 CDs that will not play in some players. A piece of cake with this one. Good sound, size and weight. It is also portable. My wife really likes it.
It does what it's supposed to do.
The case allows you access to the SD Memory, the stylus and the bottom connector. It stays stable on keyboard cradles. Finally, I can take my palm everywhere without breaking the screen or running out of battery because it keeps on turning itself on all the time.The belt clip works well.I LOVE IT!
I bought the Harmony 880 about a year ago. The first 6 months it worked perfect. After that the buttons slowly stopped working. First the heavly used buttons (volume +/- channel +/-) then the activity buttons and so on. When I am able to get one of the activity buttons to work it will only turn half my system on (tv will turn on but amp stays off). I just cant believe this is happening after paying $250 for a remote! If the proper durable hardware was used in this device this review would be 5 stars.
After getting the remote set up I must say it is wonderful. No longer do you have to enter codes by hand or point your universal remote towards your old remote and push a bunch of buttons and hope the programming takes place. Now it's simple. Just plug the Harmony remote into your computer, install a program and go to the Harmony website. You'll be asked questions about your electronics and how you use them. After that the remote will be programmed for you. Then with the touch of a button you can turn on your t.v., stereo and sattelite box and everything is ready to go! The best part is if something is not working right there is a help button on the remote. Just push it and all you have to do is push "yes" or "no" in answer to the remotes questions until everthing is working the way you want it. I definitley recommend this product but shop around! I searched the internet and saved about $80 from the price at Best Buy and Logitech's website.
I was very excited to get this HDMI cable at a fantastic price...but was thoroughly disappointed the minute I plugged it in..the picture quality is very dull and in comparison to my regular HDMI cables, the picture is elongated and zoomed and blurred. I immediately tested my blu-ray with my other regular HDMI cable and the picture was WOW!...I would say stick to Amazon basics or any decent quality brand and avoid this one.
and 50% cheaper too! Works great right out of the box! Holds hundreds of pictures and movies!
they work great. they have all the power you would ever need. you can't beat the warranty. the price was the best I found. very happy with the product.
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.
The Handspring Visor Deluxe gave me a great joy when recieving it....I couln't wait to try it out with all the neat little downloads then I came to a major problem my Visor wouldn't sync with my computer, yet with days of e-mail between me and Handspring it was my computer that was rejecting the HotSync....So when and if you have a problem you need to have patience and ask for help becuase I was ready to ship it off. The only other problem I have found is that the alarm for appointments isn't loud enough to really hear in it case....and the alarm display stays on for a couple min. until it decides that it needs to turn off which I found out, when my battery is ready to go dead...but it is very useful especially for a busy person like me...The only unuseful parts I found is the Giraffe game (DON'T DOWNLOAD IT unless you like to parctice graffiti) and the other is the Expense part becuase I am not old enough to need that and the Mail part cause it downloads all your e-mail and takes up a lot of memory but since they don't take up mb sitting there empty I guess you can live with just ignoring them. So I encoarge you to buy this becuase it is downloadable to many things and a lot of fun just to play games on.
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!
Very easy installation, sturdy & perfect for close-to-wall mounting of televisions or monitors! I am extremely pleased and I recommend this wall mount!
The USB transmitter shuts down the mouse when you insert it back into the mouse. I love this design. The back and forward buttons are well positioned. The scroll wheel, though, isn't that impressive. On the hyper-fast scrolling gear, middle click becomes a little bit harder to do. Overall the mouse feels very comfortable. And I noticed no lagging at all. The build quality is great. I would give it a 5 if it is not overpriced.
Each speaker cable run contains four (4) wires.the wires with the stripped markings twist togther to form one wire & are terminated to the black speaker connections.the wires w/ no marks are twisted toghter to form one wire & are terminated to the red speaker connection.the wires themselves are thinner than I had hoped for. But the solid wire should produce a better overall sound than multi strand wires.
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
Wow I have got to say that I have not had any problems with my Infocus LP350. I will say the bulb did go out with a bang but I had the same bulb & projector for 6 years without incident. HERE'S HOW I DID IT WITH 3 EASY RULES. 1st You have to keep in mind that there is a bulb inside and just like an old tube tv or radio you have to be paient, give it time to warm up(2-5minutes) before you get any real image. 2nd Before turning off the projector press the Standby Button on top of the unit and allow at least 10 minutes of cool down. Just like any other incandescent bulb they get very hot when turned on and the quick change in temperature from On to Off can crack the glass bulb allowing in air and burning out the bulb. 3rd when running the projector normally I focus a small fan on it to keep it from over heating especially if its in an enclosed space. Remember Warm Up, Run Cool, Cool Down
I already have a larger camera bag to hold all my accessories and batteries, but wanted something to protect my recently purchased S3. This does the trick. I like the fact that it snaps around the neck strap, making it harder to lose when the camera is in use.
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.
Reading Shade of the Maple is like watching an artist use his brush to paint a stunning landscape or portrait. With each stroke of the brush, a beautiful scene is created before your eyes, and a story revealed. Kirk Martin, in my estimation, is a master storyteller and artist.I met him at a book signing last week and asked him what his greatest influences were. His reply was quite interesting. He said he is most influenced by poets such as Robert Frost, painters such as Monet, songwriters with interesting compositions and even statesmen for their brevity and power. If you read this novel, you will see this influence on every page. A unique combination of lyrical prose with a dreamlike quality mixed with economy of words that makes the story powerful and engaging. He has a unique style that is also very readable and immensely enjoyable. I look forward to reading anything that Kirk Martin writes. You will absolutely love Shade of the Maple. And if you get a chance to meet him, make the most of the opportunity. ...
Use the C340 all day long in a rental car, plug in at the hotel overnight and you're ready to do it all over again.
We do a lot of posters in our department; the faculty print them out and take them to their meetings, then post in the hallway when they return. The inks have been of good quality, and we seem to get a lot of posters out of the cartridges.No complaints, just good results.
Excellent for travellers, but as a fellow audiophile, I have had to accept some shortcomings of the amp. The speakers are full range and the enclosure has no harmonics of its own which is rare in portables. Bass is warm and drives down low enough to make you wonder how the 2 little 2 3/4" drivers can produce warm bass guitar chords with aplomb. The tweeters are efficient and high sensitivity. Infact, they are accurate with music but also reveal both a benefit and a flaw of the design:If you want to fall asleep to it next to your bed, the background hiss thats present at all volumes consitently(it doesnt get louder as you turn it up)this hiss could annoy you. I can sleep to it, but end up facing the tweeters away from me to attenuate the hiss. I only notice it between songs and when I am in very quiet settings. If you can tolerate placing it away about 6-10 feet and don't mind hearing the hiss during very quiet sections, its a great unit. I never notice the hiss outside or at engagements or with others. If you want something thats built tougher than other items I have owned both by Altec and other vendors, I will add that the battery capability is why you need to deal with the shortcomings of a Class D amp, whereas IC based solid state units are cleaner on the sound, but will never let you crank tunes for 8 hours on the beach at good volume so you can actually hear the sound will wading/swimming close to shore. The conveniences, and ALTEC's time to market with an evolved product explain some of the nuances I describe, but this will not be a choice I second guess, I have HiFi where I need it, at home, in my car and via my $500 headphones, but at the beach, in a hotel pool, or after nice day on the boardwalk, its a great way to share music for hours with good sound, great design and outstanding build quality. I chose it over their iM3, iM5 and the iM7 wont do, its too big! The iM11 has good sound and less hiss but not for the on the go, outdoors types. This item appears to have been well thought out and will be an addition to anyone who wants to utilized their ipod on the go in addition to an active lifestyle in environemnts less than optimal for the desk monger speakers so ubiquitous in the iPod speaker arena.
Clogging is a big problem in this printer. You face with the problem every other day. When you want to clean the head, it drinks the ink jut for cleaning. And as you get out of ink, even for one cartridge, the machine becomes non-functional so that you have go to the shop buy more inks to mke it work. EPSON manufactured a very nice trap to suck your money. I am so frustrated!!!
Unable to review the product. Sony Sellers have sent me a USED non functional unit, with no instruction manuel and the remote dose not match the unit.
The only thing truly remarkable about this remote is how many design flaws it has.Pros:- handles many devices- battery seems to last foreverCons:- Uses web to update product info. Who wants to connect yet another device to the web? This requires the user to install software to program their remote. Can't they just use a built in database like other remotes. At a retail price of > $150, you would think they could afford that.- Fragile! Half of the buttons on my remote have been superglued back on after dropping the remote off the couch. This happens all the time. The buttons are extremely vulnerable to shock, a drop from the couch will send some of them flying off the remote.- Ergonomics. Altough this thing may seem ergonomic with its curvy desing, they curviness lends the device to slipping from your hand, further exacerbating my immediately prior point. The buttons themselves are not distinguishable through tactile sensation, even after months of use, I still need to look down at the remote to get anything done. Then, the fact that only the most basic of operations are accessible through physical buttons requires the user to use the "soft" buttons. But first the user has to cycle through menus to access many device specific features.- Lastly. The cradle just bites. It's horrible. I cannot stress this enough. The cradle stopped working "normally" after about 3 months. The design is such that three metallic buds on the underside of the remote must be in physical contact with the three golden pins that are on the cradle. Through time, this physical contact gets misaligned such that even with the remote in the cradle contact is not made unless downward pressure is applied to the remote. I've resorted to balancing books on top of the remote on top of the cradle to get this thing to recharge.
There I was sitting on my sister's porch. Staring at my feet hoping for some inspiration to hit me like a bolt of lightning and supply me with ideas. It was not to be. I sat there for a half an hour justing staring blank faced and numb. I got up and walked to the curb. I smoked a cigarette and watched the passing cars.I finished my cigarette and tossed it into the empty street. I looked up at an open window where I noticed a laptop sitting alone on a desk. Shining off the screen was something resembling a home video.It was a young woman sitting in front of a window holding a child and staring off into the clouds. The image struck me and I stood in awe for a moment, then I turned to returned to my position on the porch and began writing, all the while feeling the sun's warmth on my neck and the image stirring in my head.
I installed this cartridge into my ML-2510 BW laser printer. The cartridge was well packaged eliminating the possibility of spilling toner before installing it. The directions are straightforward to follow. I could not hear any new noise during printing. The print quality is excellent (no difference with respect to the original). In my view it is a very solid product. I would buy it again. And just to set the record straight, I was NOT solicited to produce this review.
This case is the first CD case i've had and it seems great (not comparing to other cases)! The build is solid, it has a great look, holds a lot of CDs, zipper is solid and no complaints! Great fast shipping and nothing can beat this price. Cons: none.
Bought this instead of going with Bluetooth and I'm glad I did. Popped it in the cassette player and plugged in my phone and it worked great. The sound was very impressive and over all I'm very happy.
Interesting story and characters. Well written as well as entertaining. I enjoyed it. This is a different twist on a spy novel.
I Bought the cable to hook up my daughters new HD T.V.. The picture quality is much improved with the HDMI cable. She is very happy with it.
Does not work!!! This is a piece of crap. Do not buy! I have a Maxtor external hard drive that works great. I have only had this Lacie drive for a few months and have used it only a handful of times and it just doesn't work anymore! Wish I had time to write more!
I purchased this unit solely for playing UK DVD's. I installed it in my bedroom and was so pleased with the quality I went out and purchased another one to use on my Big Screen to play the UK DVD's. I bought it cheaper at Fry's electronics $89.00, I think Circuit City has them also. You can make it a region Free DVD player at I believe the site is www.regionfreedvd.net. In rgards to the technical specs the only drawback is it does not have a power on/off button on the remote, but sound and picture quality are excellent.
The case is cool. I whip it out, and BAM! People's eyes just pop out. Then I open it, and WHAM! There jaws drop to the ground. What can I say, this case is nice, and I like the texture too.There have been some complaints about the hotsyncing, but i haven't had any problems. What I do is open it flat, and have the V sticking up perpendicular, so it looks like a T, then stick it in. Yes, it does stick out the back, and people have mentioned sticking it on the edge of the desk with a pillow underneath. But me, I just put it on top of a couple of books, away from the edge of the desk. No more problem.Problem solved. Looks good. Hotsync is a snap.Life is good.Peace y'all
Our theatre has the Cobra Microtalk radios but all we have had to use were the Radio Shack brand earbuds. They were horrible to use because we had to keep unplugging/plugging them into the radios to hear anyone and you couldn't push them in all the way. The cobra earbuds work so much better with the cobra radios. I don't care how long they last, if they get me through a single year of shows, I will be happy.
This is a great little digital camera for the money and I haven't had any problems since putting in the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, though I didn't like that the original batteries died within like a month.Everything else about this digital camera is up to par for me, including easy set-up and use. Basically, you should have a nice set of good rechargeable batteries for something like this ANYWAYS, as you're going to always want batteries that work in a camera, so why not splurge a bit initially so you don't have to pay a fortune down the line?
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 purchased this router to replace my 2-wire router that broke. I have ATT DSL anddidn't have any problems (though it took me a couple of minutes to figure outwhere I was supposed to enter my ATT access password).Menus are fairly easy to use. I didn't use the setup disk as all since everythingI needed was available on the online menu.Alltogether I think it took about 20 minutes to set it up.
I bought this backpack 3 1/2 years ago. I have used it to travel overseas to Europe, as a backpack for school carrying heavy books, and carry on luggage to travel to local places. I haven't had any trouble with this but at the only caution I would give is to be careful of the lining in the smaller pockets. It's easy to rip.
I started burning my own CDR's 5 years ago when I finally got a stereo-unit CD burner. I've mainly only been making mix CD's for my friends and compilation CD's to trim down the size of my extensive CD collection. By far, these Music CDR's from Maxell are THE BEST out there! Over the years, I've had very few problems with them, whereas with other brands I can't even begin to list the problems I've had without getting dizzy from the sheer astronomical number of problems.The only problem I have, is that these CDR's are getting harder and harder to find. 4 years ago I was able to pick up 10 packs of them(in standard-sized jewel cases, which I prefer) at any Walmart or K-Mart in my area. Now I have to resort to searching for them online. I want to stock up on them before they are completely discontinued, and I highly suggest that everyone else out there who's interested in TOP-QUALITY CDR's do the same!
This item was bought as a gift for my parents. They were looking at not paying $130 a month at two homes for cable. This allows them to control their cable box from a broadband connection at their summer home. The box will pay for itself in no time.
The only earpiece I've found that works as a silent communicator with the Cobra walkie-talkie devices. Any store in my area, which includes Best Buy, Circuit City, Radio Shack, anyone who actually carries the Cobra device, doesn't carry the correct earpiece that allows you to communicate without using the speaker/mic on the unit.I work with a small theater group that requires whisper communication. I would have preferred an actual headset. In lieu of finding a headset I found this earbud that has a mic/switch built into the cord. The switch is the key to 'send', same as the key on the walkie-talkie. Earbud hangs in the ear and you hold the tiny switch/mic in your fingers, raise it to your mouth to speak. You do NOT use the keying device on the Cobra to speak. Using the clip on the walkie-talkie to attach to the belt is OK so long as you don't bump into something that changes the channel. There may be a lockout for the channel selector - haven't bothered to look for the config in the manual.I've not tried to use it in regular open air application as in hiking outdoors, etc., when I wouldn't expect to raise the mic to my mouth to speak. Don't think it's an issue in that it is sensitive enough in whisper that in open air I expect it to work OK without raising, though that is the instinctive thing to do when holding the switch.
I was told I can plug this to my computer and output to two monitors with ease. I did it, however only one picked up, when I unplugged one the other will come up, and vise versa. I had an expert take a look at it as I thought it was more of a computer set up I needed to fix, but no. Just the adapter didn't work. But hey it does give me at least one display.. oh well.
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 needed a no-frills, easy-to-use universal remote. The ideal remote would control at least four devices. I'd seen ads for Zenith's "ZN-501S 5" device, and it seemed to fill the bill. I also sought a bargain price tag. That requirement meant comparison shopping, bringing me to Amazon.When I noticed the Zenith prices at Amazon Marketplace, I couldn't believe my eyes. No control could beat Zenith's combination of features and price. Also, the Zenith closely resembles a Philips PM435S universal remote that we already have. The Philips unit is excellent, and very easy to use. Yet the less-expensive Zenith can control one more device. I wondered if the Zenith could equal the Philips' performance. Maybe they both came from the same Chinese source?For the great price, I took a gamble and ordered the Zenith. When I received the Zenith, I noted that it was about an inch shorter than the Philips unit. In fact, size was the main difference. When I compared the two manuals, I found much duplicate language. The two units have to be related. In tests, I discovered that at least some Philips codes work with the Zenith!The Zenith can operate our odd mixture of components: Products by a spectrum of manufacturers. The remote includes buttons for TV, VCR, satellite, DVD and cable devices. The product design is thoughtful. Despite the small size of the remote, the buttons are well spaced. Programming is logical and reasonably simple.+++ Small Gripes: On some DVDs, the chapter up-down controls don't work. The remote also can't turn off our old Fisher stereo. The Philips remote has these same minor quirks. The Zenith includes a "shift" control that I find slightly annoying. That is, some buttons serve two purposes. I'll get used to this feature. Still, the Philips performs just fine without a shift key. Score one point for Philips. Avoiding the shift key was a wise choice. At least Zenith lights an LED when you're using a button's shifted function.+++ Big Positives: Both remotes allow you to use any memory for any device besides a TV set. For example, we control the stereo with the "cable" button. This "any memory" feature enables extraordinary flexibility. Another plus is the "punch-through" feature. For example: Even though you've set the control for "TV," you can operate the DVD directional buttons.If you want a basic remote at a nice price, I highly recommend the Zenith. It's definitely "the little remote that could."
Works well with my boom box (use it while I work outside). That's because it can be placed close to the antenna. Not very effective in the car where the antenna is outside the car.
I purchased one of these cables last year through Amazon and it works great. I needed a second one for the office and ordered again through Amazon this time from a different seller (Importer520). While the cable arrived quickly as usual with Amazon Prime Fulfillment, it does not work. When comparing the new cable to the one from last year; the new cable is different from the product photo whereas the old cable is identical to the photo (the lines on the back of the plug are straight on the new cable, the old one has curves like in the product photo). Luckily Amazon rocks for returns.While it's possible Link Depot changed the connectors they're using, I'll warn people to be careful who they purchase from as it's possible that this one particular seller is substituting inferior products.In short: great cable, just be careful who the seller is.
NEVER had a problem with this device finding a connection, No problems in standby or hibernate mode, or any delays in finding my network.Didn't even need the enclosed drivers. Vista 64-bit connected the device without a hitch and it's been working flawlessly for about 1 year.EDIT 09/24/2011This device also works great with Linux Ubuntu 10.04...
you plug it in , it does nothing. great money making idea for the company. they also charge 3 dollars a minute for customer support. it cost more than the product itself to tell them it does not work. the genius who came up with that should get a raise. it seems that iconcept is more of a scheme than a business, beware.
This 2.5" enclosure really works well... The extra USB for extra power is not always needed. Some USB ports can push the drive with the data USB alone connected. Small, neat, compact, no wires. Just be careful when removing the Hard Drive; you could break off the LED to the front; but it's pretty strong (self tested).
First I bought one from a local store, but then I decided to buy one online for cheaper, so I decided to go for this one, but it doesn't work. When I connect it it takes like three seconds in the "retrieving signal" mode then it just does nothing. I thought it was a problem with my tv or my computer but when I plug in the other HDMI cable it works fine.
This case made the perfect gift for my brother, a fast-rising star at his new position with a marketing firm. I wanted a smart, functional computer tote to show him my pride for his success-the reaction he displayed confirmed my own! thank you.
Very nice camera, the only drawback is that it didn't come with a lens. It worked out because we were able to get a lens we wanted.
The device it's self works fine, not problem in the world. What I do have issue with it the semi-false advertising, specifically the compatibility with Windows Vista. I purchased the device with the understanding that, based on the information provided, that it would be compatible with the latest Microsoft OS. It seems that not the case. Thank God there are people out there who find work arounds for this soft of 'short coming'.
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.
On first use, the DVD played with lurches and gaps, but after 15 minutes, it played nearly perfectly. It did manage to play a Chinese import DVD that my other player would not.I bought this player for playing MP3 discs away from the main entertainment area, but it's no good for that, so I'm returning it. The good news is that it will play a MP3 DVD, so you can get a LOT of music (60+ hours) on one DVD. The bad news is that MP3 playback has lots of hiccups, extraneous noises (sometimes very loud, be very careful when playing it loud, you could toast your speakers). It also plays MP3s only in alphabetical order by 8-char filename (no shuffle play).I love it that you can reprogram the thing to be multi-region. That with pedestrian ability to play DVDs for only $30 (Circuit City) wins 2 stars. But I won't own it long enough to see if it dies an early death, like everyone else says.
I have anASUS Eee 1000HE netbookand aPlantronics Discovery 925 headset. Skype calls worked using the headset and the eee's built-in bluetooth, but the audio quality was always a bit choppy.I read somewhere that having a class 1 device (such as this one), even if it is only one of the pair, can make a significant difference because of its increased sensitivity and power. I was a little skeptical, but figured it was worth a $15 gamble to find out. Rather amazingly, this device worked immediately when plugged in, the only thing I had to do was re-pair the headset and the audio quality of Skype calls was noticeably better.
I was looking for a way to recharge my music player and laptop for a flight to and back from Hawaii. I did not realize I was getting something so large and heavy, but I figured it would do the job. Unfortunately, even after 48 hours on charge, the battery remained dead. I gave it two stars mostly out of hope, but partly because the Black and Decker customer service seems to have their act together. Even so, Black and Decker would not help because I bought it through Amazon and it was within the 30 day return window. Amazon would not replace the unit because it is sold by a partner company. So I returned it (easy process - nice). The date code on the unit said 2007, making me think that I was delivered a 3 year old product and wondering how long these things will last.I am planning on trying again, but am not holding out too much hope that I won't again get an old unit that won't work or will fail within a year or two.
I purchased this device to use with a TomTom model 910 (purchased at the same time), to facilitate moving between vehicles.This particular unit will NOT work with model 910.
Canon has done it again! I got rid of a GL2 in order to reduce the size of the camera and got a real gem! Now we have more movies because the camera is so much smaller and they are all in HD! A great little camera!
Do not waste your money on this, do not be fooled by all the extras that come with it. A player that stops playing every time it gets warmed up is NOT a good deal!
I had been using this HUB for almost a month and it is really easy to use and it is compatiable with all of my devices like IPOD, Keyboard, mouse, usb speaker, usb headphones. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Pro's:- Easy to learn.- Nice sized LCD screen- Clear pictures- The price was rightCons:- Battery Eater. (One solution to this problem is you should purchase rechargeable batteries if you don't want to spend a fortune)- If its dark you can barely see anything on the LCD screen, you would have to guess.- The flash takes a while to go off. (I personally don't mind. I haven't had to take any pictures of moving things in the dark. But For Example: If I want to take a picture of a flying bird and its dark, it might take a second for the flash to go off and by then you might miss the shot).All in all I really like this camera. Its my first one. If its great for me it might be great for other beginners. Its not great, but its a good acceptable little camera.
installation was easy - nice diagram to follow.don't like the fact that the suction cups on the item doesn't really stick to the screen during the calibration process...kept falling off unless I press it against the screen...could be made bettercalirated colors could be off depending on the lighting of the room...my desktop looked horrible after it was calibrated w/ the light that normally shines on it turned off. Had to recalibrate w/ the light on, then it looks much better. But the instruction said to turn off any light that shines directly on the monitor...so it's a bit confusing...when in doubt, just re-calibrate.Love how it can detect that I have dual monitors.
I purchased this cable and hooked it up to find out that I could only transmit 1080i through it, instead of the full 1080p that the PS3 can output. Of course it took me a while to realize it was the cable because this one is hyped up to be the "PS3" cable. I tried a $20 cable from Sams, and a free HDMI cable I got from my cable company and they both worked great at 1080p even though they had no indication of being a PS3 cable. Be sure to pick up a HDMI cable which supports HDMI version 1.3.
I heard this system in a store and it sounded great so i brought it home and hooked it up... it still sounded great. U can make a really exaggerated bass or bass that just picks up when it needs to. I went through probably 5 different setups with the speakers and to be honest it totally changed the sound quality. So anyone who gave up on their system and said it sounded bad, should have tried rearranging their speakers a little. all in all, great system
our house is old (1948) with original wiring and we bought a new 42" led lcd tv which takes as much power as a major appliance to power up. this thing does work to get the tv up and running. only thing is there is a light on the back that indicates "faulty building wiring" which is fine. obvs the wiring is faulty. if this light goes out the box no longer works and the breaker in the main box blows???? not this device, but the main breaker. i had thought this thing would go and not throw the breaker? evidently this thing can find ground inside the tv stand even though we installed it according to given specs. took it out of the tv stand and set it away from the tv, far as the cord would let us, and the thing stopped blowing. also installed a gfci to plug this into, hoping that if and when this thing blows again it won't blow at the main box anymore.
This product does improve the image of a standard DVD when displayed on an HDTV. It certainly doesn't compare with true HD, but it's definitely better than a standard player.The remote is a little disappointing. Small, and a few buttons with dual purpose, which is kind of annoying. Also lacks an open/closebutton, which means you have to use the one on the unit and wait for the tray to open.Operation is also a little slow, I'm referring to load time, as well as other operations. There's just a little lag when doing just about anything. Another unfortunate omission is a button that takes you directly to the root menu. The one that says menu takes you to the episode menu, not the episode list.It definitely plays DivX files better than my old Toshiba did. The Toshiba showed up all kinds of flaws on an HDTV, and those are significantly reduced with this player.I decided to append this review. The longer I have this player the more I like it. In fact, I'm SO glad I made this decision, while waiting for a blu-ray player with the features I want, to come out. The flaws in design I mentioned, they still hold true, but the image it produces really is damn good. It's almost as good as an HD broadcast on digital cable. Very close. DivX performance is almost as good. For the price, I don't think you can beat it.
Kodack a great company. It fits my slide projector and stores my slides, in the right order, for every time it is used. Jim
I love it! Although my laptop's usb 1.1 port was not sufficient to power this hard drive, when used in conjunction with the provided ps/2 cable, it worked great. I do wish it came with a cover, though. Otherwise awesome and a good price!
Fits upside down, made of nice thick plastic. Also has side mounts that screw into deck which are a nice feature.
I RECEIVED THIS TV 5 DAYS AFTER ORDER. EAGLE DELIVERED ON TIME AND INTO MY HOUSE. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS THE BEST I HAVE SEEN. I PURCHASED IT IN TIME FOR THE HOCKEY PLAY OFFS (GO WILD NEXT YEAR). IT WAS ALMOST BETTER THAN BEING THEIR. I AM NO TECT KNOW JUNKIE. THIS TV IS JUST THE BEST AROUND, I DON'T HAVE IT HOOKED UP TO HD YET. SO I'M SURE THAT WILL BE EVEN BETTER.
The build quality is terrible! The glass is loose inside the ring and has lots of imperfections. Completely useless.
As another reviewer indicated, this isn't the same type of battery that comes in the Dell Latitude C640 (my computer). This is a straight line of 6 cells, where the Dell battery is two rows of 3 cells. As a result, I was unable to use the battery. In trying to make it fit, I broke the battery, so I couldn't return it. My fault, so it's my loss. But I highly recommend you take a look at your current battery before ordering. There isn't much room inside a laptop. The same other reviewer said he got it to work, but I don't know how.
compact, good sound and easy to use, with a lot of features....found instructions need to be a little clearer.
Good product that satisfied my needs. The sound quality was satisfactory. The only note is that the sticker will fall off eventually.
I got this unit just a few days ago and I love it. I bought this to replace brand name pre-amp and amplifier separates, so I was wondering if this would compare to them in sound quality. It surely does compare to them.I'm very impressed with this Onkyo unit. I had an Onkyo AM/FM tuner once which I liked, but this is my first Onkyo receiver.The sound quality of this thing is super. The FM tuner in it isn't the best at pulling in stations but I have an older tuner I use for FM listening.I use XM radio plugged into the tape output and it sounds very nice.A DVD player into the digital coaxial output sounds very very nice.I love being able to switch from tuner to CD or DVD, and adjust the volume with the remote.Everything about it is very nice. It's very well built, user friendly, was packed very well, really nice remote control, and the instructions were easy to understand.Though I love this unit and I have had no problems with it nor do I expect to, the toll free customer support is non existent. I called them many times and never got to talk to a rep, was always put on hold and at times for several minutes. I once left them a voicemail and asked them to return the call but they never did. I emailed them several times and never got a reply from those either. So, I don't know why theu even bother telling buyers about their toll free CS line.But, the unit is real nice. I'm not sorry I bought it.
This camera has got1) Excellent Quality Pics both in day as well as night mode2) Good shutter speed3) Not xtra bulky like other SLR cameras4) Good for neophyte as well as professional photographers
was very easy to hook up called cable company and was up and running in less than 5 minutes don't be afraid of used the price was right
I just discovered that an open source driver is available for this device, to allow it to work with devices other than mice and keyboards. it is called imate-osx. it is available at code dot google dot com slash p slash imate dash osx (url mangled to hopefully get it thru amazon filter)
I have had this MP3 player for well over a year and still love it. I have taken it boating, camping, shopping, bike riding, hiking, and it still works. I also have gotten it wet twice. I am rough on things, as you can see. I liked it so much, I bought one for my husband and daughter.It has all the features more expensive MP3 players have, except bigger screen, but cost a lot less. My daughter likes the radio. I just like to take mine shopping so I can ignore all the "Mom, can I get...".My husband uses his at work, and enjoys having all his music. I would reccomend it. It is a great buy.
I have had these for about 2 months now and really love them. It's hard to imaging how good the next version up of these would sound considering how good these sound.If you like pounding base then these may not be for you. They have really good sounding base but they don't overdue it. Very naturally sounding.The only reason I didn' give them a 5 rating is that it takes a little while to find the right fit. IF you don't have the right fit they are horrible.Once I got the right fit, I could tell immeditaly. It blocked the outside noise and the sound came alive. I like to go to the local Starbucks and drink coffee, read a book and listen to my Ipod. These work great to block out the ambient noise while having great sound.I recomend these!!!one note, they are like earplugs so if you don't like something in your ear you might not like them.
I purchase this case for my wife who has to cart her Laptop and files into work. She was always complaining that her old bag had no wheels and the revolving door was too small for all the stuff she was carrying into work.This case made her very happy. There are alot of different compartments and one day she was even able to fit 2 laptops in it!!
I have an HP LaserJet 2100 that I ordered this adapter for so I could connect it to my newer PC (the computer is a Dell that was purchased in 2007, running XP SP3). I connected the adapter to the printer, plugged the USB end into the computer and Voila! The computer instantly recognized and installed the printer automatically. I would venture to say it was one of the easiest installs of a printer I had ever done. I had been anticipating a headache of needing to find and download drivers, but that wasn't the case at all.
First and foremost, the remote works beautifully. My wife loves being able to push one button on one remote instead of dealing with 3 remotes just to watch tv. The remote is comfortable in my hands, and the IR transmitter is strong enough that I don't have to worry about aiming the remote in exactly the right spot like I have with cheaper universals. This remote controls my system wonderfully, and makes it easy enough for anybody to do. In fact, my sister in law came to visit this weekend and got to the house before us. She certainly would never be able to get everything going on her own, but she found the new remote, pressed "watch tv" and was doing just fine watching the TV when we got there.My only major complaint, and my reason for not giving 5 stars is that the initial setup is excrutiatingly slow if you have a dial-up connection. The software that comes with the remote is nothing more than a go-between so that the online software can control the remote. This works fine once everything is set up, but upon my initial connection, the software needed to be upgraded to the newest version. This process took 4 hours on my dial up connection! This is something that dial-up folks need to be aware of, and if having your phone tied up for this long presents a problem, I would try calling Harmony to find out if they can mail the newest software version to you so that you don't have to go through this.Once my software was updated, things went much better. Regular programming did not seem to take too long. I would like to mention though, that although an amature can certainly get their Harmony up and running, chances are it will be quirky (turns on too much stuff, doesn't set the tv to the right input, etc) and a true novice may have difficulty in getting the quirks ironed out. However, I suspect that most people who buy this are people who are at least somewhat technically saavy and are buying it for the simple convenience, or so that their family members can operate the items with less difficulty. In these cases, I think the harmony is an out of the park home run. And if you're a "tinkerer" like I am, you'll probably enjoy fine tuning the remote's setup and structure, just like I'm doing now!
Wow, this player plays almost everything, though I haven't tried them all yet, but i believe it will play most of the formats. The best thing of all, its worth the money. It also plays PAL DVDs!! To change regions, is only a click away!
The Canon PSC-75 camera case is quality constructed and well padded. Unfortunately, it is marginally too small for its intended use. The camera with its attached neck strap barely fit in the case. By adding a spare memory card in the inside back pouch, closing the case becomes a squeezing challenge. There is absolutely no room for a spare set of batteries. If the top velcro fastener is not fastened, the side zippers may creep open.The S5 IS camera that I previously reviewed is very good to excellent.
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!
There are several customer reviews in here trashing this product for its monthly subscription fee. They are misguided. I guess some folks get offended if you try to sell them something; money is a touchy subject. Don't get me wrong, if TiVo lowered the monthly fee then my feelings wouldn't be hurt, but it's not like you aren't getting something for that money.Without the monthly subscription, the TiVo works like a fancy VCR, so you don't really have to buy one; but I wouldn't do without a subscription, nor would anybody I know who has a TiVo (quite a few friends and coworkers). The monthly subscription buys you a specific service: scheduling. If you subscribe, then the TiVo periodically downloads the program schedule information for your cable/satellite/air service, and suddenly becomes a whole lot smarter. That schedule info is how it knows which shows are coming on and what channel to turn to. With this feature enabled the full potential of a DVR is unlocked and the TiVo becomes a must-have household item. You no longer think "channel 6 at 8:30 for 30 minutes"; you think "Jeopardy" (or whatever). The unit is smart enough to automatically change its recording time if the channel's lineup gets rearranged. Once you're able to pick shows based on title, actor, genre, or whatever else you want, without ever worrying about what time it's coming on, you will wonder why you took so long to buy one of these. It really is hard to describe the benefit. I had to try it to be convinced, but I'm a believer now, and I don't want to go back to watching TV without one of these things.Without that schedule information, the box still works, but since it doesn't know what's on or when, you have to program the thing manually (e.g. start recording at 3:30, stop at 5:30), like you would a VCR. Easier than a VCR, but still the same approach. Nice but not earth-shattering. I have chosen to pay the monthly subscription fee and do not regret the decision. I'm sure somebody's making a tidy profit over all the subscription fees, but then again, they aren't going to be able to maintain all that information from around the country and host it for everybody to download for free.I do suggest paying the monthly fee as opposed to buying a lifetime subscription. That way you can cancel, upgrade your box, or make other changes at any time. The lifetime subscription is pricey and takes a long time to pay for itself -- you may want to replace your TiVo with a newer model before that happens.The user interface is geared towards ease-of-use and it really is just about as intuitive as it gets. I have yet to find anybody who can't figure it out quickly. There are a lot of little touches, anticipating what you are trying to do. This seems like one of TiVo's biggest selling points. There are other DVRs out there (ReplayTV?) that are targeted more at computer-savy or tinker-happy people. If you want your DVR to be able to do absolutely anything you can imagine, you'd be better off spending a lot more money to turn a real computer into one. All I want to do is watch what I want, when I feel like it; and this unit gets the job done.Being able to play my computer's mp3 collection in my living room is a nice bonus.The 40-hour version only gets me about 10 hours of best quality video, but that's still quite a bit of room. There are independent vendors who offer disk drive upgrades for good prices if you want more space but don't want to replace the unit outright.The reason I gave this four stars instead of five is that you can't turn the unit off without unplugging it, so it emits a subtle-but-noticeable fan noise at all times. Apart from that, I'm very happy with it.
This is without a doubt the best "notebook mouse" i have ever used. It combines the pros of a desktop mouse with the portability and features of a notebook mouse. For example, it has 7 buttons, a comfortable ergonomic design, and an 800 dpi laser. Along with these useful features comes a storable receiver that is smaller than most logitech receivers for desktop mouse. My only complaints are that this mouse doesn't offer higher sensitivity and sometimes the scroll wheel moves around uncontrollably when set on hyperscroll mode. Overall, it has great build quality and is worth every penny!PROS:- 7 buttons- 800 dpi laser- ergonomic- storable receiver- hyperscroll- only 1 battery needed- GREAT customer service...when i told them about my scroll wheel issue, they offered to send me an anywhere mouse mx or mx1100 as a replacement(btw i have yet to send in my mouse as first i have to locate the nearest UPS :P)CONS:- pricing can be a bit more than most people would pay- when compared to the Marathon Mouse M705, the VX Revolution falls flat- hyperscroll wheel moves randomly sometimes
These headphones look funny, with that extra protrusion sticking from the top of them. But in my ears, the extra protrusion slips underneath a fold of cartilage that comfortably and securely holds the earphone in place, no matter how I position or shake my head. The sound of the earphones is wonderful -- much better than the stock iPod earphones. I use them with my iPod touch with the bass boost turned on, and I am blown away by the great sound. They sound fine without the bass boost, but the added bass gives them a full, natural sound.I have a friend who has small ears, and these do not fit properly in her ears. But if you have average-sized ears, I think they will probably work fine for you. In my ears, I do not do any twisting to make them fit. The extra protrusion just fits very nicely in my ear when they are in a vertical position. The earphones come with different sizes of soft rubber pieces that allow you to customize the fit for your ear, to a degree. The carrying case is very nice and has a cool magnetic closure that feels deluxe.The plug has a 90 bend in it. I am paranoid about damaging my electronic gear, particularly plugs and knobs and switches. I suspect that the design of this plug makes it easier to damage the iPod earphone jack if you yank on the cable. So, if I am listening to the iPod when it is in my pocket, I am tempted to use the standard Apple earphone, which has a plug that sticks straight out and not very far. But I really prefer the sound of the Sennheiser earphones, and with reasonable care, I doubt that damage to the earphone jack is likely.
This is one of the worst printer. Paper jams are very offen. There is no way to figure out why it does not work some time. It is worth trashing it. That is what I plan to do.
I have a PowerPC iMac running Leopard and this worked fine. I inserted the XD card (no damage) and plugged the reader into the USB port and iPhoto opened automatically. I imported my pictures in seconds. I was looking at buying a $35-40 Belkin and got this instead. Perfect. I especially appreciate that no driver is required. My first card reader did, and the manufacturer stopped supporting it.
I recently gave up my old diNovo Media Desktop in favor of the G15. I switched for the backlit keys since I prefer to work with the lights off, man am I glad to be back. I just got my new diNovo Edge and love it. Typing on the Logitech slimline keyboards (diNovo) it just heavenly. the keys have the perfect amount of play and I have no issues at all in my wrists like I do with almost any other keyboard, including the "ergonomic" ones. I rarely use the extra features of this keyboard so I can't really speak to them but the range is great and it is easily the most stylish keyboard I have ever seen. I recommend this keyboard without reservation.
This earphone is great for the price. Because of my not-so-common ear shape, I've been looking for clip-style earphones, and these fit so well, and with good sound quality. I've had them for about 2 months so far, and they are still working fine~
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.
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.
I used the same brand and model modem, leased from my ISP provider, for the past six years. It always worked fine but now the monthly lease price jumped by more than double so I decided to buy my own. It's the exact same thing and will pay for itself in a year. How can I go wrong? I'm no techie but I installed it myself with ease. This new one has been in service now for a month and functions perfectly. The delivery service from Amazon was excellent; the modem was here in just a few days. I'm delighted! :-)
Great for storing many pictures. I used this memory card while out hiking for ten days around Mount Rainier and was able to store over 1200 pictures from my trip. This was one of the greatest investments I've made.
I have not purchased a cartridge for about 3 years and that was about $60.00. It lasted this long, even experiencing a move across country, so it was a delight to be able to purchase a great easy perfect cartridge for so little and it was delivered right after I put the order in. I recommend this company, this product to anyone who needs it.!!!
This is a very good quality and well made set of digital cables.Well worth the money.I would purchase these again I need more.
Picked one up over the holiday for my ipod and I LOVE it. I use it daily at my office. Its the perfect size and the sound quality is great. I would definitely recommend this to iPod owners.
We bought this to replace one that we had to give to my brother. It is overpriced but works fine
I purchased these cables because they were inexpensive. They work fine. I have not had any experience with any other cables, so I don't have anything else to compare them to, but they worked great. They appear to be fine quality, and saved me quite a bit of money!
These speakers are a step up from the crappy ones that comes with basic PC's. They have decent bass and treble. They won't turn your room or office into a dance studio. You'd have to pay a little bit more money for that kind of sound. Personally, I use headphones, and the sound that goes in to a good pair of them is greatIf you need a quick pair of PC Speakers with good enough sound, and headphone support, then go for these.
I got this thinking it would replace my iTouch which broke supposedly from water damage. It didn't. It worked well for about a week, but after that it started having a lot of problems. It would freeze, delete all my stuff (music, videos, etc.), and more. It broke to the point I could not use it at all so I sent it in after about 3 months of use. I sent it in to get it repaired (luckily it comes with a one year warranty) Unlike other companies, you have to pay for shipping. I shipped it in and waited for a month. I finally got it back, excited that I could listen to my music again. I couldn't. I turned it on and it was fine, but i tried connecting it to my computer and my computer said "there is a malfunction with this device". I called Archos and I was on hold for 10 minutes. Finally someone answered and they tried to help me. They didn't. They set me up to send it in again, but I didn't want to pay to ship it again since it should have already been fixed the first time I sent it in. They put me on hold for another 20 minutes and another person answered. They told me they would e-mail me a shipping label. So I have to send it in again, but luckily free this time. So I would stick with Apple for mp3 players.
For the price you pay they sound like if they cost 3 times more. The sub has power to sell and the satelites sound grate. If I whent back I would buy them again with no dought.
This is a really neat MP3 player that has a lot of features, large HD, excellent sound and very easy to use. Biggest drawback is that only software supplied is Windows Media Player. Most of my songs are not titled the way Media Player wants so when it syncs with this MP3 player it does not put the songs in the right place. And there is no easy way to create folders for the music (at least I have not found an easy way). If you copy a WAV file directly to the player it does not convert it to WMA or MP3. I also have an older RCA Lyra that would do that conversion automatically! Instead I have to Sync the songs to this player using Media Player (which converts them to WMA) then copy them back to my computer, put in a folder and copy to this player. I know there are programs that will do the conversion but why should I have to pay $20-$30 when my old RCA player did it for free!But I'm keeping this RCA MP3 Player as the price/features make it a very good value and I would recommend it.
I purchased this monitor in 2001 with a Pentium III 600mhz system. At the time it was the best and largest model available for the money. I am about to replace the CPU with a new HP a810n (AMD Athlon 64 3300+), and I have decided to keep the monitor. Even with all of the hubbub about LCD and flat screen monitors, the quality of the display doesn't seem to validate the much higher price!Save your self the bucks and spend them on upgrading something else. This monitor will not do you wrong!
GREAT product for travelling. Works in Europe, Mediterranean and China. Would recommend for anyone travelling to pick one up for themselves.
These play in all players I have tried, unlike other cheap blank dvd'sall discs have worked so far, I am very pleased, Also used super saver shipping and they still came in a few days.Have bought before, will buy again as long as the price stays where it is.($26)Dave
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.
While it took me a minute of staring to figure out how to assemble it, the assemblage process was really just a five minute process. Right after that, it cut my lawn to perfect "golf turf" level quietly and efficiently. As with all reel mowers, you need to overlap your mowing paths to cut all of the grass blades, but that's all you have to do with this model. Very nice!
The unit looks good and sounds good, but it will only play about 1 out of 10 discs that I try it on. A total bummer on xmas morning for my son, who could not listen to the 5 brand new CDs he also received. The unit tries to spin up and read the disc, but fails and displays "No Disc".
I like the lens overall. I have been able to shoot some nice stuff using it. I would recomend it.
I wanted to use these with my MP3 cell phone thinking they would substantially be better than the phone's built-in speakers. Were they better? Well, my 1 star rating answers that question. If you want to know just how loud these speakers get, plug in a regular headphone to your MP3 player, crank the volume all the way up, then set it on the table in front of you.
It's great! Took it on vacation and was able to charge my iPod whenever I needed to.
A real light and well made 10 x 25 waterproof binoculars !Great for sporting events, plays & operas !Highly recommended small portable binoculars !
As the reveiws were mostly good, I bought this for our 10 year old daughter. The unit had problems right out of the box. It seemed to work fine as long as you place it on a flat surface and don't wiggle it too much.*hard to do in the car* In the car we had nothing but trouble. Unit wouldn't load, wouldn't recognize the discs or plain did nothing. They did manage to watch 1 movie during a 2 day, 14 hour car trip. I am disappionted in this unit and will just go back to Costco and buy the Mintec that they carry. We had no problems with that one other than it got stolen.
This replaced an unfortunate Tamron WA purchase which I regretted immediately. For the price I don't think you can get better Nikon optics. Distortion is fairly high at the widest end and you get vignetting at 18mm if using with a standard thickness filter. Construction feels solid. Recently there appears to be a dust spot that's worked its way into the lens but after backpacking around the world for a year I guess that's to be expected.
This mouse works well, however I will question its durability. It stopped working after falling from the desk to the carpet. The scroll wheel became physically stuck, looks like the components holding the scroll wheel are very fragile.I got a replacement since my purchase was recent, but I wonder what will happen the next time. I bought this mouse exactly to lug it around the office all day, I'm not sure if can withstand the mobility in the long term.
These buds are sturdy, have very good (not great) sound, and provide at least as twice as much volume as my pricey Etymotics. Stay in the ear well for non-inserting type - I have to pull them out straight from my ears rather than give them a gentle tug from the front as with other earbuds. They are a new
I noticed my laptop was getting extremely hot - burning my skin if I had shorts on! I realized this is both bad for my skin and my laptop! Low and behold, this product does wonders for both my lap and laptop. It really doesn't drain the battery that much and it's light and easy to use. I highly recommend this product for every laptop owner.
Way take a chance on getting your lens ruined, this is a clean, clear filter that you must have, Tiffen makes great products no distortion..
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.
My client had been using a TeraStation 1Tb as the main file server. It works as advertised, but after 18 months it died, the unit shut itself down and when we restarted it, it can no longer connect. Since it is out of warranty, Buffalo will do nothing for us, NOT EVEN SELL US A REPLACEMENT CORE. They offer no extended warranty, although the support supervisor was kind enough to call Austin HQ with the problem, they still won't budge. So if you are considering using this as the main file server, or any Buffalo product in a crirtical business application, BE WARNED.
Great little hub works as advertised. Only compliant is that the power jack and USB line to your computer are on the back, opposite of the 7 USB input ports on the front. Makes it take up more space on your desk than it needs to because of the cords sticking out the front and back. I placed mine under my lcd monitor with the ports facing side ways instead of towards me to make cable management a little neater but still accessible. If the power jack and USB plug on the back where to be located on the side, one could sit this upright or place this up against another component or corner. But that's my opinion. I still think this is one of the best deals for a 7 port USB hub out there and would by it again.
I usually buy the B+W filters but in looking I came across this at 1/3 the price. I figured I'd take a chance and was not disappointed. I wanted to get a "protection' filter for my new Panasonic HC-V700M camera. The filter is a glossy black and not a matte finish. It is also "Made In Japan" and not Chinese crap. Excellent price from Amazon and speedy delivery.
On my pentium 4 running windows XP, USB 1.1 connection it works only about 25% of the time.. There seems to some ZIP 100 mb disks that it will read reliably, but other ZIP 100 mb disks are not recognized. The age of the disks makes no difference.Another computer running win 98 with an internal zip drive reads all disk without problems.I have had to mark the disks that it will read and use only them in this drive.
I used this to make a totebag musical, and it worked pretty well- the only "cons" were that it was kind of bulky for my purpose, and that there really wasn't a volume control on the piece when recording. The sound was quite clear (if soft), and I like the fact that the batteries are replaceable. Overall, though, it works great in stuffed toys ( I made a small hidden pocket in the toy to place it in so it can be removed for battery replacement and washing the toy), and I will most likely be ordering more.
For a reasonable price, this is a good flash drive for middle schoolers and young high schoolers. Big enough to keep track of, yet just enough memory space for those little term papers and projects. The overall service of the vendor was satisfactory.
My old tripod use to have a thing in the midle that make that all the legs keep the same angle, this one dosn't.The estructure is very solid, I like that.
This item prevents the etrex display from being scratched up. Works great for that purpose.
Bought 2 cables, both worked perfectly. They arrived in just a few days. A fraction of the cost of HDMI cables at any store you will find. Am ordering another pair to switch my X-box over to HDMI and have a spare. Will still have spent less with SuperMediaStore than a single cable would have cost from Best Buy, Office Depot or even Radio Shack.
The manual said to charge the battery about 2hrs as initial charging I charged it about 2hrs I installed the software, connected it to the computer thru the USB port, every thing was working great I transferred some mp3s to the player. After that I disconnected everything. I then just connect the headphones to the player and tried to turn on the player. But there is nothing. The player couln't be turned on.If I connect the player with the power supply, then everything will work again.The battery is not taking the charge!I can't go around carrying the power supply with a mp3 player! There is no sign on the LCD that says &quot;Charging&quot; when I plug in the power supply.What is your suggestion?HipZipP/N: 30370200ModelNumberDAP-40Assembled in MaylaysiaS/N OFAA481AE3I do like the concept of a mp3 player and a external drive to my computer.How long to Iomega process exhanges? The Web site email support...doesn't let me choose HipZip (no such option) I selected Pocket Zip USB driveIomega is laying off people (don't know if it is the HipZip people)I feel so bad because this is what I got for myself for Christmas. Now it is 12:14 a.m. 12/26/2001
WOW! This little camera has it all! Takes good pictures as long as your little one doesn't get too close to the subject. Video is great with good sound/voice. We love being able to add objects and voice to the pictures. Games are great too. There are a lot of controls, but our 6 year old had them figured out in a matter of minutes. He loves it.The camera does have some problems though. When we first opened and inserted the batteries, the screen stayed gray. We had to press the reset button to get the view window to work. The screen still flickers, but our son doesn't mind. The lag time is a little slow, but again, he is so excited with the picture taking process, he doesn't care. You can adjust the flash from flash plus to auto flash and this helped a little with the subject being washed out, but remember to keep the 2 ft. distance for best picture quality.I would definitely purchase this camera again. It is loaded with features and extras that you cannot find on other cameras for little ones. It is very durable. We have bounced it around several times and it is still working perfectly. It is not eating batteries as stated in other reviews. It's great for kids of all ages!
I received this mp3 player for Christmas, so I've only had it for 2 months, but... so far so good!Headphones: Mine haven't broken (yet), but I like them because they are the earbud sytle, and the right cord part is longer so you can wrap it around the back of your neck. I do not think the sound quality from these headphones is too bad. If you're a music fanatic, then you may want to buy better ones.Battery life: It takes one AAA, but this thing eats batteries. After loading my songs in, I got about 8 hours of play before I had to replace the battery. After buying a couple of packs of AAA batteries, I got disgusted and bought rechargables. I would advise you to do this as well if you're gonna get this player. This is really the only major problem I've had so far.Backlight: Very useful for dark bus rides in the morning. The blue light goes off after 10 seconds, but goes back on for a few seconds if you touch any button. You can also change the settings to make it stay on longer, if you want.General setup: Pretty simple to understand. The main dial is up for volume up, down for volume down, and left and right to change tracks. To turn it off you have to hold a button for a couple seconds (which is good if you tend to accidentally bump the off button on things) There is also a hold function so it doesn't play accidentally in your bag and waste your batteries.Song playing: I've had the thing on "shuffle" since I've got it, seems to work for me. You can also go to the "navigate" thing and find any song quickly. Apparently you can do something with playlists but I don't know how, so I can't comment on that.Downloading songs: Downloading is pretty quick, about 3- 5 seconds per song, I would guess. I can fit 60- 70 songs on it, depending on the length of the songs.Radio: The radio doesn't work great for me; only a couple stations come in, and they are a bit fuzzy.Voice recorder: I haven't tried this yet, so I can't comment.Other: Don't drop this thing, because I did once and now there are weird little twitchy noises when a song is not playing. Not a big deal, just a little annoying.Overall, it's a reliable, fun mp3 player. I think it's great for the price. If you can't afford or don't want an iPod and don't need to store hundreds of songs, then this is a great alternative.
Great fit to your hand, battery life is over 6 months, responds great, this is the second one I bought, it was a gift, but the one I got had a cd with software to play with what the buttons do, its the same model but no software, no matter, still awesome, only thing thats slightly annoying is the search button so close to the left click, but I disabled it with the software, and its already disabled on this new one I got from amazon, great product, high quality, highly recommend!
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 bought this mouse based on the reviews on amazon however, I find it just doesn't work 90% of the time. I find myself constantly wobbling the mouse back and forth trying to get connectivity between the computer and the mouse. Occasionally it does connect. I have tried it in numerous positions relative to the USB port where the jump drive is plugged in but that doesn't seem to be a factor.
This case is perfect for the Ipod Classic...The aluminum keeps the Ipod well protected and scratch free...it's a must buy for all classic owners
This backpack is perfect for college students. You will never have an excuse for not having your books and laptop on you. There is plenty of room in all the pockets, and the backpack is very comfortable. The straps fit nicely, and the mesh padding keeps your back cool and comfortable. The laptop case is fairly well protected, keeping the laptop off the bottom of the backpack by about 2-3 inches.The only criticism is that it is a little big- and a lot of people seem to have it on my campusBottom line: If you want a great backpack for a very affordable price this is your backpack
I had a minor problem getting my notebook configured. A half hour wait for tech support yielded an extremely rude and almost hostile agent. No help at all, I was ready to return product when I went to the website and downloaded firmware update. Now everything works great. I noticed that the signal strength drops to 40% when I am one room away, but even with low strength it works awesome! Very pleased after being disgusted by tech support. So go ahead and give it a try, but make sure you download firmware update.
These cables work - and the price is great.I bought 5 and use them with several devices all at 1080p, no problems at all. They work great.
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.
(PURCHASED BLACK CABLE) This cable seemed to work, BUT..... how it worked was not identical to the cable that came with my iPad mini. I am hesitant to use a cable that has my iPad Mini performing differently than it usually does so I gave it to my husband to see how it worked with his iPad 4. Here are a couple examples of what I am talking about. When my iPad it turned off and I plug in this cable, the iPad does not come on as it normally does. When my iPad is turned on and I plug in this cable the large battery symbol does not come on the screen momentarily to tell you that it is charging and about where it is at (which is what it does with the original cable). I also do not see the battery symbol on the upper right corner of the screen change to one with the lightning bolt on it to say it is charging. I did leave it plugged in to see what happened and when I returned some 8 hours later it was indeed charged up. Still, the iPads behavior being not what you would expect gave me pause so I will not use it just in case the differences might not be good long term for my iPad. Paid too much for my iPad to take a chance with a cable that costs so little. I would not have bothered with this review except that I also bought a new slim line stylus from box wave that said it would work with my iPad mini but it didn't so between these two items I spent over 20 dollars and it just gets to expensive not to be told that you're wasting your money if you buying it for an iPad mini. Although my husband tells me that both the stylus and the cable work just fine with his new iPad 4 so I guess it is just the mini that they don't work with. Very disappointing.
It goes with me everywhere. I use it constantly, but it is only as valuable as the software that runs on it and as effective as the PC it sync's with.1) Sync's with PC. Syncing makes the basics possible -- e-mail (don't use much), contacts and calendar. I use the contacts and calendar constantly, so this is a high priority. Syncing is also good to prevent data loss and to be able to use the information on PC and Visor.2) Books. I can carry 10 books with me in a tiny form factor. I love it! I can read while waiting in line at the Post Office, on the airplane, etc. I have a DOC and TXT to Palm converter so I can read almost anything. Plus it's backlit so I can read in bed without waking up my husband by turning on the light.3) Games. OK, so it isn't the highest quality resolution, but what do you really need to play Yahtzee, solitaire, mah jongg, etc. It's like the dawn of Macs all over again! It takes me back 15 years.4) Other apps. I balance my checkbook on my Visor. I manage my diet and exercise through a calorie tracking program. My Visor remembers my passwords for me. It tells me how much to tip and how to divide the check between 12 people. I carry pictures of my loved ones on it, and they will never wear out or tear like real photos. I jot quick notes on the screen with DiddleBug and set an alarm so I remember to read the note later. I search for addresses on my Visor instead of using paper maps with tiny incoherent writing. When I find businesses, movie theaters, restaurants, etc., I can mark them for easy access later.5) Avant Go. Even without wireless access, I can still read daily news, stock prices, sports, weather, etc. through Yahoo. I can also read hundreds of online pubs -- I prefer The Onion.6) Unrealized potential. I COULD plug in modules for my Visor. But I don't. I'm jonsing for the VisorPhone, but it isn't available in my area yet. What could be better than having all the contact info in my Visor also be available at a stylus tap to make a call? Everyone has an earpiece for the phone these days anyway, so the user experience is the same. Plus I could ditch that cell phone and streamline my connection gadgets. I want an MP3 player module, but the right combo of features and memory formats hasn't shown up yet.
For the price it is a good Portable DVD Player. I have only used it once and when I did the battery didn't last long enough to watch an entire movie (Message in a bottle) without plugging it in to electricity. It could have been that it wasn't completely charged. I did enjoy watching it; the sound was a little lower than expected but still good. I would have liked a 7.5 screen like my son's who has a Panasonic; he paid $400.00 for his player.
So versatile. I used this gem to scan in family negatives, slides, pictures, and newspaper clippings/documents for safekeeping and access online and to computer. This is just what I needed. Great machine.
This is a heavy duty little unit. To dial you will need your reading glasses. We had used the Radio Shack model prior to this and they never lasted more than a month without the headset wire breaking. This one has been in use since Janurary 1st and is not even sweating yet.Time will tell, but it seems to be a great phone.
Other than some initial setup issues that tech support solved (using a wireless mouse and keyboard) I have been well pleased with this switch. I am running a Dell Optiplex GX270 (Windows XP Pro) and XPS430 (Win 7 Ultimate). The GX270 has a DVI output as does the XPS430 but my monitor only had a serial port or HDMI input. Got around this by purchasing a DVI to HDMI cable from another seller and running it from the switch to the monitor. Using the DVI output from the XPS430 allowed me to use it's HDMI output to my TV and I still get an excellent picture on the hi-def monitor. With the push of a button I can switch between these two machines and share a common monitor, mouse and keyboard. Adding a wired router allows me to share printers and other USB devices. Have had absolutely no problems with this switch at about 10 months use. If your application is similar to mine I highly recommend it.
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 like this player, the sound is good, it's light, it's compact. There's just that one niggling, hardly-worth-mentioning, thing - it's just not &quot;jogproof&quot;. Go running with it and it'll skip or, even more likely, stop playing all together. A shame really.
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....
I've been considering the 46V2500 for some time now. After reading the extensive forum thread on AVS as well as checking the monitor out for myself in stores, I was convinced this was the monitor for me. For those of you who are considering the XBR2/XBR3 sets, the only MAJOR differences include the glass bezel and a few additional internal settings and features (some that you probably won't even utilize much less care about). The V2500 series uses the same exact LCD panel as the XBR series. Justifying the price hike between the V 2500 and the XBR units is a matter of personal preference aesthetically. Performance-wise, the units are nearly identical.Out of the box performance as excellent, but the monitor really shined after a few image tweaks. Fyi for anyone who has this monitor, custom tune your color settings to NOT use the "Vivid" enhancement. The image becomes way blown out and the contrast is much too high. After toning it down to standard with "neutral" color setting (along with a few other tweaks in the various sliders) I was able to get a superb picture.I currently have an XBOX 360 connected to it through component at 1080i. I have also had a chance to check out a Blu-Ray movie on a PS3 I borrowed...which was absolutely jaw-dropping at 1080p. I also tested Ridge Racer 7 (PS3) which runs natively on 1080p and as far as resolution and clarity are concerned that's as good as it gets. I can't wait until future PS3 titles support native 1080p...people with capable sets are in for a treat. After getting a taste of true 1080p with HD content, it's hard for me to go back to anything else haha. I guess I spoiled myself a little to early.The OSD and menus are intuitive and very easy to use. I didn't find myself going to through uneccessary menus to get to my final destination. I especially liked the feature of being able to rename my video inputs (1 through 8) with either custom tags or with a selection from a pre-determined list (DVD, GAME, SAT, etc..).I was skeptical about the sound quality from the speakers at first, but I was pleasantly surprised by the fidelity and clarity of sound they outputted. Who knew TV speakers could sound good? I live in an apartment so I was happy that I didn't have to add a complex surround sound setup.Shipping was safe and secure. Amazon uses Eagle Freight shipping services for this unit and they were very efficient, although tracking is updated less frequently than other carriers. Not really a downside though.
For the first 50 or 100 pages of this novel, I thought that I was going to enjoy it more than The Secret History. I thought the characters were wonderfully vivid, especially Harriet and Hely. But as the book went on...and one...I got lost, and lost interest. The novel's climactic scene drew me back in, but the ending was extremely disappointing. I like novels that don't wrap everything up neatly, but, seriously, I thought the last few pages of the novel had been ripped out of my book. It just ended, leaving me wondering what the point of the whole book had been. Although The Little Friend is well-written, it lacks something to hold everything together.
Works great and it shipped fast ,if u need an hdmi cable this is the 1 rated 5 stars for good service
The ipod holder came relatively quickly. It's a great product and holds my ipod 2nd generation perfectly. My arm is really small and this is one the only cases that would adjust to my arm exactly.
My Christmas gift to myself great with my I-Pod, professional sound quality, a bit snug but comfortable fit
This was my first projector. I was very happy with it until one day, with no warning, it stopped working. I would turn it on, and within 5 seconds it would indicate the temp was too high and shut itself off. I contacted Viewsonic to arrange a warranty repair. Their webpage said they'd send me a unit within 48 hours. Their phone support said no units were available, I'd have to wait up to 15 days for mine to be repaired. They received mine on the 2nd. Today is the 21st and I'm being told they still don't have any replacement units, so it'll be another 7-10 days. I get the feeling I'll hear the same thing in 10 days.I'm going to buy an Optoma today.Update 18-Dec-07: On 4-Dec, ViewSonic offered to replace my PJ458D with a PJ558D. I agreed and then waited for it to be shipped to me. I've been waiting ever since. Every 2 days I call and they tell me that due to a new computer system they've just installed, my shipment is in limbo. Then they say they will escalate my case. When pressed for more information, the customer service reps always admit, "that's all they can do". Whenever I ask to speak to a supervisor, I am put on eternal hold (last week it was 48 minutes before I finally gave up). The saga continues.
do not buy this,the fm modulator is too weak to play through the car radio& you have to use a special cable that attaches to the car antenna,but even with that u get static.Buy a better unit than this if you really want xm.Sirius is better imho..
Same as explorer mouse without annoying side buttons.Very high quality, though cord is a little stiffer than I would prefer.
This is the real deal - Gaffers Tape. If you don't know what it is and what to expect - it's NOT Duct Tape. Easy to tear off the roll and removes without residue. That's Gaffers Tape. I would buy this product from this seller again without question.
Here is the quick review:I visited several outdoor and sports stores looking for a good replacement for my 15 year old Jansport that served me so well. I learned a lot just from loking and trying on bags. I ended up buying this bag at a store, but I wanted to reviw it because it os really one of the best purchases I have made in a while.The Good:1. The bag is very comfortable to wear and adjusts very easily to tighten and loosen the straps.2. There are planty of pockets and they are well placed. You will not run out of room if you use this as an every day bag or a weekend travel bag.3. You can easily access your glasses, camera or iPod from a top-access pocket which is lined with felt for protection of these types of delicate items.4. The zippers work well and are easy to slide with one hand. This sounds silly, but most Jansport, North Face and other backpack makers have trouble making good zippers. They are covered with an overhanging piece of fabric to prevent water from getting through, but for everyday use that just makes the zippers a pain to use with only one hand.5. The computer pouch is well protected and easy to get to. It also has a top strap and buckle to prevent the laptop from sliding up and out if the bag is flipped over for some reason.6. There is a cool padded flap inside the large section that folds down flat to stabilize the bag even more when you stand it up on the ground.7. It's a really good looking bag!The Bad:1. Honestly, for everyday use as a student or businessperson who travels, there is not big downside to this bag. It feels great, has lot's of room and doesn't look or feel huge despite its large capacity.If you want to see one in person they are sold at STAPLES. I am not sure what other retailer sells them, but I definitely know they carry them there.Good luck bag hunting!
A year ago I purchased a JBL On Stage Speaker unit for my daughter for about $100. It produces a great sound. So when I went to purchase an iPod speaker/docking station for myself for my 4th gen Nano I figured I would just get the JBL. However, I decided to read some of the reviews on the less expensive units. I am extremely glad I did. I spent $35 on a Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker unit that is blowing me away with it's quality for both music and voice. One of the early reviews that caught my attention was that the unit produces a deep and rich quality of sound without sacrificing higher end treble sound. It is true. Whether the music is rock, jazz, pop, classical, blues, country, etc. the sound produced is clear and full. It is pretty amazing how these little units get so much depth and power going on in such a small footprint. Even voice recordings are excellent. I listen to a lot of [...] recordings and they are very clear on this unit. I have a small bed stand and the unit fits on it nicely. There are plenty of adaptors for docking various generations of iPods. I haven't tried to run the thing on batteries yet (which I will rarely do) so nothing to report on that. Bottom line it is the best electronic device I have ever purchased at such a low price.
It suits my need perfectly. Light weight yet sturdy. Collapsible easy to pack and store. I would recommend to others.
What an awesome remote! I've had universal remotes before but never one that hooked up to the computer for updates. The directions were minimal but that's all that was needed. I'm really pleased with how well it controls my DirecTV HR-20. That receiver is new so, instead of getting used to that remote, I'm learning the Harmony instead. The Harmony seems more intuitive. The price at Amazon is great too!
It was very difficult to get set up. The Linksys BEFW11S4 was much more simple to set up. I bought the 713P and the wireless part didn't work and then I bought another one and the connection was so weak. My computers are in two separate rooms with two walls between them and the signal strength was always at none or weak. I didn't like the Dlink compared to the Linksys one.
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.
Cord is exactly 6 feet long. HDMI pins inside the gold clip are different than the old ones, but it still works for why I needed it.
I got my first Sony CLIE a long time ago. The input method was not bad, buy typing was faster. So I started looking for a keyboard. Found the Sony PEGA-100. Got one, used it for years. Recently the B and G keys stopped responding so got myself a replacement. People see it, and love it. Great for taking longer notes. I just hope my CLIE keeps working as I still like it and use it.
Don't pay outrageous prices in retail stores, these work fine, arrive quickly, and are priced at practically give-away prices!
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 currently own this lens. It's a great all-purpose lens and I think it's very fresh even at 2.8. Razor sharp from f4-f11. Very comparable IQ to Canon L lenses. The only real differences are the Canon L's weather sealing and quieter/faster autofocus. Is the difference worth $700+ to you? This lens comes with me to every wedding I shoot. You tell me!
I use this GPS both on my bike and in my car. I don't know half of its capabilities yet, but I am impressed with what I have figured out so far. The machine seems rugged (a concern on the bike), it's easy enough to use, and provides much more than just a map of your location.The maps (purchased separately, which makes this a more expensive unit than some) contain huge amounts of information. I wonder about which shops/restaurants are in the database, versus which ones are not, but have no flagrant ommissions to report. Roads, turns, etc., are all correct, and it instantly adapts when you change course. Directions (when you enter an address and hit "go to") are as good, or better, than sites like MapQuest, though they do have similar limitations in that they don't know the way to avoid traffic delays. But if you take an alternate route it patiently gives you directions for the remainder of the trip.Very clever machine.My gripes are that any computer would be hard to use if it only had 6 keys. The multi-function enter/move around key is a bit finicky about what it considers an "enter", and navigating through menus to type words for searces is annoying. A real keyboard would be a nice option. Secondly, since I do not use Windows, borrowing a computer to upload maps is an annoyance. Please beg Garmin for a linux and Mac version of their software. the security hurdles you have to go through to install the maps are over the top as well.The screen is small, but that is the price you pay for portability and usability on a bike or when hiking.On the other hand, I thank them for making the thing only beep when you get to a turn. If I had one of those talking GPS's it'd be out the window in a week.
I bought one of these Garmin StreetPilot carrying case and was very disappointed, as this case provides no interior foam padding to cushion any external force. I ended up returning this case and bought one of the Gilsson's Neoprene Carrying Case for the Garmin StreetPilot III, Quest and 2610 GPS receivers. I really liked the Gilsson case, you ought to consider it. www.gilsson.com
Purchased for my husband. I will tell you that these are so much cheaper than Beats and just as good. I tried on Beats at the store the other day and gotta say they are awesome but NOT $250 awesome. These I purchased for my husband as he records with Pro-Tools and has his iPod every where he goes. So these will last him quite a while. They came highly recommended from a Pastor friend who leads the Praise and Worship team as he stated all recording artists he knows uses them. So I do highly recommend them if you are looking to record in a studio or at home. The company sent them quickly and they were packaged great. Really happy with the purchase. If you find them for cheaper somewhere else be ware. They may not be new. Don't risk it and just buy these.
My cousin in the Phil. needed this to test the radio station he is opening. It did it's job and now the radio station is on the air.
camera did not work with our computer. It did not have a display screen which I thought it had when I read the advertisment.it only takes 16 pictures. not a good buy. The company refunded my money promptly.
What a find! This camera is beyond belief. It works with all my old AF Minolta lenses from my 7000i film camera and getting it was like getting a whole bag of new toys all over again.The results are incredible! Compared to my 18x Optical Zoom Lumix 10MP the photo quality at 6MP is astounding.Keepers are 99% compared to 10% with other digital cameras.Good results with all lenses but best results with Sony lenses that came with the camera when purchased used as a package.Looking forward to getting the newer generation of Sony lenses for longer range zoom.
I ordered this extension cable in order to place the wireless receiver for my mouse up close to where I speak when delivering presentations so that I can use my wireless mouse (trackball) as a slide-advancing device. It works!
I purchased the MRD200 a year ago. After 10 months the audio would cut out when watching television, listening to radio, or playing a CD. No audio through the speakers or through the earphone jack. After a while it would return. The problem got worse and worse so I called Magnavox support and they said I would get a replacement if I shipped the unit to their exchange center in Tennessee. It cost me $61.00 via UPS, no RMA, no refund for shipping. Two weeks later I received a replacement, an upgrade actually, to the MRD210. I set it up and it works fine EXCEPT when watching a television program. With both the MRD's audio and the TV's audio on there is a delay that causes an echo. It doesn't happen all the time, it drifts in and out. After 15 minutes on-line with Magnavox's support I learn THIS IS NORMAL! The MRD200 didn't do it. I can't imagine this is normal, let alone acceptable. I won't be buying Magnavox products in the future.
Product was easy to install. Worked initially however I cracked the lcd screen taking the ipod apart. Replaced the screen and plugged the battery back in, no longer works. Won't even charge. Plugged the original battery back in, works great. Ordered a different battery from somewhere else. Piece of junk.
i love it very much!thanks to Amazon.com for giving me the opportunity to own something as cool as this
We got these speakers as part of our new Dell system we purchased a little over a year ago. A few weeks ago we heard a crackle in the speakers and now they no longer work at all. I've read other reviews elsewhere concerning the same problem and apparently Creative won't recognize the pattern. Beware!
This is my first camera in the digital area and I am really happy with the camera. I had a photography course and I really learned how to use it and enjoy it. Currently, I am sure that I can take great pictures, 50% depends on the time you spend creating the scenary, flashs, lights, etc. and 50% on your technic and artistic skills. Honestly, no one needs more than 6 Megapixes, because you can print a great picture 10" x 8" with 6MP, so I think this is a great option, and you can invest your extra money buying a tripod, remote control, additional flashes (Really needed and important).
These are the most incredible cables. I purchased two when buying my television and blu-ray. In the meantime, I was told to put a Monster cable on my television. After purchasing two different Monster cables and having interference in my picture, I returned the Monster cables and I'm sticking with these. The picture cleared up immediately. I was also told by a Comcast representative that you don't have to put an expensive HDMI cable. Just be sure it's 1080p. It doesn't do anything better than a cheaper cable does. Don't be fooled by the price. These are the best. I actually ordered a few extra for the future. You won't be disappointed.
I was looking for home theater system with DVD and happened to see this unit. After carefull revue of it's audio range 100Hz-10kHz and THD=10 at surround mode should make it very entry level model.
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 my Archos 605 about 2 days after it was released and couldn't be happier. I'll admit, I had never heard of Archos products before until I started to do a little bit of research on PVP's. Most of my friends have the various forms of Ipods that exist and my little sister has a Zune, both are okay but have very small screens and less than stellar resolution. The Archos 605 provides a much larger size screen (4.3") with great resolution (800x480) for such a relatively small product (I will however admit, the 605 80G is a little bulkier than the other two products previously mentioned). Being WiFi accessible makes it a sweet investment too, I've taken it on several trips and have been able to sign into any open wifi connection for high speed access, something that the Ipod/Iphone and Zune can not do with their limited technology. I didn't even mind paying the extra cost for the add-ons (Opera Browser and Video player). Everytime I have my Archos in hand people ask me what it is, I think the screen and the wifi accessible perks people's interest, it sure suckered me in....I'm definately hooked.
The setup for this scanner was exetremely simple. (Make sure and follow instructions, it might mess up on you if you don't.) It only took me about 15 minutes for completely set it up, and within 5 minutes afterwards I had already scanned in 3 pictures! :-)This is a great little scanner for home use. Don't expect professional quality, but do expect pretty gosh darn good quality. (Yes, I'm from Kentucky. :-D)The software that comes with it isn't the tops, but it's not so bad. I myself use Corel Photo House 5, which came with my computer, and not the scanner. So if you can lay your hands on a low-priced copy of that software, that'd be great.If you're wanting to use the scanner for professional publications, etc., I wouldn't recommend it, but if you just want to use it to scan in family photos to share with family, or on your website, then great! :-DI do hope this review helped. :-D
I've had this set for about 8 years now. It's been a reliable performer and perfect for desktop use. I only use the front left and right satellites and have the centre speaker turned all the way down for 2.1. To stop the sub from vibrating it needs to be placed on the floor with all the speaker cables plugged in otherwise air escapes. It's been great for electronic music with tight, agile bass that goes low enough and would even be adequate for small scale party use. I want to upgrade to a higher quality setup, but it's hard to beat the value and versatility of this system.
I bought one of these about a year ago, and it stopped working about 6 months later. I bought a new one, and it stopped working yesterday. It's otherwise a nice little device, but it gets expensive replacing them every 6 months. This time I'm going to buy a wired mouse for $10 less.
i love my lens!!! its a great starter for people who are exploring the lens world and product came very fast! thank you!
I have used the iTrip for the past couple of years and while it works great in areas where the selected frequency is clear, it is virtually impossible to change the frequency on the fly when I drive into an area where there is interference... particularly if traffic is thick. The Airplay can be adjusted without interrupting play (as others can) but it also has 3 station presets which I have matched to 3 station presets on my car radio. When I encounter interference (such as when passing through cities on the interstate), I switch between the presets until I find a clear frequency. Why not a 5? The buttons feel cheap... if they hold up over time, it will be a 5.
I purchased my Polk Audio Monitor 60s after auditioning "higher end" (read alot more expensive) floorstanding speaker offerings from KEF iQ series, Klipsch RF and F series, and similarly priced speakers from Wharfedale, the Boston Acoustics Horizon floorstanding speaker, and also Polk Audio's own Monitor 50 and Monitor 70.To my ears, the Monitor 60s combine the best elements from all of these speakers. They have a wonderfully open, spacious and detailed sound that results in realistic reproduction of instruments, voices and soundstage. I was bothered by the brightness of the KEFs and Boston Acoustics speakers though these speakers may have had slightly better soundstaging capability. I didn't like the sound of the treble from the Klipschs (specifically their tone and their detail/resolution capabilities), though they had better bass extension and great dynamics (slam). I found the Monitor 50's sound too lightweight, and I was surprised that I didn't like the tonal balance of the Monitor 70s - they sounded too dark to my ears.As other reviewers have noted, the bass is a little too light for home theater use (i.e. to really create floor shaking explosions) but adding a subwoofer (I already had two) removes that problem. On their own, without a subwoofer, I find the bass more than enough for critical music listening. Your mileage may vary, but I have never liked the sound of any subwoofer for music listening (it's too boomy), and the Monitor 60's tonal balance sounds just right for everything from rock, classical, jazz, latin, electro. The bass is very fast and tight and extends deep enough to reproduce nearly all instruments, except deep organ notes and some electronic bass.So I'm very very happy with the Monitor 60s particularly at their low price!
I previously owned the MDRED12LP model. That one had good sound quality, but only after I used an equalizer to correct it, and sometimes particularly low bass would make the membrane rattle (think crinkling up wax paper--not a nice sound). Also, I only had those for a year because the wire broke (internally) where it connected to the jack.I can't speak to the durability yet, but the sound quality on this model is far better. The bass is definitely improved, and the tinniness that made me equalize the last version is gone as well. These are really very good quality headphones. As to the fit, I know some people have issues, but I for one can't get the in-ear buds to stay without hurting my ear, so this is a great compromise.
Purchased another one of these from this company. I absolutely love it. works great and the price is great. i have one in my room hooked up from tv to playstation3 and one in my living room. i recommend it to everyone
At 500GB this is a reasonably large capacity drive by today's standards, yet very low-priced, about 10 cents/GB including shipping. Though they're always 500GB with a 16MB cache there have been several generations of the WD5000AAKS originally with more platters. Recently the WD5000AAKS drives I've received are single-platter which lowers the weight, noise, heat and power consumption slightly. Sustained sequential read throughput now seems to be upwards of 120MB/sec (maybe 10-15% higher than the last two-platter version) and is basically the same as the Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB drive. As it should though, the Caviar Black outperforms the Blue on random access. These are so cheap now that it's easy to justify running extra drives so that you have a backup.
Summary: DataBazaar has shipped me 3 hp 11 cartridges expired over 3 years ago (2008 in 2011).databazaar shipments are NOT in proper HP 11 ink cardboard box which shows expiration.You find out if they work when you remove foil pouch they are delivered in (no data on pouch). But when you open you may find they are years out of date (3 of 3 of mine where in 7/2011)1. Delivered late.2. Required post office pickup (NO Amazon prime deliveries go to my post office!)3. This item was received from Data Bazaar WITHOUT the HP DATED cardboard package. (Suspicious?) Just a metallic coated plastic cover with no date. It sits on printer waiting til the printer demands it (40 days)3. This past weekend, I open & discover this cartridge expired 3 years ago & does not work at all. (After 2 trips to post office & phone calls to DataBazaar)4. Monday AM (yesterday): I post feedback at Databazar & ALSO order next day HP 11 Yellow ink from Amazon / Amazon Prime (Not databazaar this time) DataBazaar calls- Says will rush me fresh ink, Will send me a label to ship back their $11 cartridge, Want me to remove my feedback. They offer to call back tomorrow. I say "Please do not call. I've spent far too much time on this ink cartridge. Just get me working INK asap. That's all I ask."5. Tuesday PM: My Amazon prime ink is HERE! (thanks amazon prime/UPS!) Data Bazaar calls again: "Good news, your replacement ink will be shipping out this evening and get here in 2-3 days."6. Thursday: I get 2! replacement yellows from databazaar. UPS & USPS. They promised they would be very fresh. They both are without the proper dated HP cardboard. So even though it may ruin them, I open the sealed metal colored pouch to find they are BOTH 3 years past expiration also. 2008. Very bad practice.(So Amazon Prime took my new order & DELIVERED to my door, faster than DataBazaar can get a rush order out the door to solve a problem they caused.)The details:This is a yellow hp 11 print cartridge I ordered when my HP printer warned me I'd need ink soon (turned out to be 40 days later). This item was received from Data Bazaar WITHOUT the HP DATED cardboard package. (Suspicious?) Just a metallic coated plastic cover, sealed, WITHOUT an expiration date. Then after 40 days or so my printer demanded new yellow ink: the warning light changed from "caution- low yellow" to "Yellow empty- HP 1200D will not print without a new yellow cartridge". So I open the aluminum wrapper, to find ink freshly received from DataBazaar that expired in early 2008- over 3 years past expiration. ??So during an important project, I was stranded without being able to use my main high volume printer. The old ink from DataBazaar had either dried up, or the HP printer will not allow operation with ink this old. Removing & replacing the cartridge with old or new does not fool or reset the HP printer. The new cartridge is heavy- but I hear no liquid when I shake it.To me, this has been a very bad experience.
Works just as good as the high priced cable it's replacing. Delivery took a little longer than expected but well worth the wait.
Wiring in was fairly easy and product performed as advertised. Price is right. No complaints. No problems.
Bought this as I had a lot of pictures on 3.5 floppy disks. I was able to transfer them to CD's.
Do yourself a favor spend the extra money and get a better camera
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
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.
It's quite disappointing that the black pack which carries the manuals, cleaning cloth and the MacOS DVD's doesn't have the DVD's in it on my new Macbook Pro purchased :(Amazon, please send me the original DVD's ASAP
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.
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.
I was quite impressed with this product. I used it in the Grand Canyon and the winds didn't bother it - it was quite sturdy. A good investment.
I don't usually don't take the time to rate products, but I really like this mouse and noticed that some others had problems with it while others loved it. Here's my bottom line on it:1) DOES NOT FEEL CHEAPLY MADE -- to the contrary, feels heavier and more substantial than the previous Logitech corded laser mice I have owned; I have used it for 6 months or more and the feet are not coming off or anything like that. So I really don't know what other reviewers are talking about here, unless they are used to some kind of high-end heavy duty mouse or something. Looking at my mouse, it would take an effort to physically take the feet off of it, so I can't understand the "separating feet" comment either.2) WIRELESS RANGE CAN BE AN ISSUE -- some of the other reviews mention this mouse has "jerky" behaviour. I had the same problem until I moved the USB receiver from my PC tower (which was under the desk) to a USB hub I have on my desktop that is closer to the mouse. So jerkiness is not an inherent problem with this mouse, but you DO need to be able to place the USB receiver module in close enough proximity to the mouse to ensure you don't have this problem.3) WORKS GREAT WITH WINDOWS XP -- some reviewers had problem using this mouse with one of the MAC operating systems. I can't comment on this, but I had absolutely no problem or trouble using this with Windows XP. Was a seamless process.4) GREAT PRICE -- I think $39 at Amazon is a great price for what you're getting here. Some of the other cordless mice are over $100, so logically these more expensive mice have to be better/more features in some respects or they are taking you to the cleaners! But this mouse meets all the requirements I have for a mouse.
It's green - a 'Granny Smith on a cloudy day' green! It fits my hand (on the smallish size); responds with just the right amount of slide; and when the two pieces are fit back together, it turns off to save the battery!
I had to return this product. I was attracted to the price initially and received the order. But I decided to return the item as the quality is very poor. CD sleeves are good but the external casing, the zip are totally of low quality. Don't go for these as they are low priced. Go for caselogic and you won't be disappointed.
I just got it so I can't really say much about it except this: when compared to Garmin Nuvi 350 (with which I had a chance to play) it's much bulkier and heavier. I don't know what kind of pockets do you need to have to just "stick it in"as some people are saying. Sure, Roadmate 2000 is twice as cheap but consider this, while inside the house the Garmin unit would show my direction and even speed instantly! The Magellan roadmate is not this sensitive and showed original north direction no matter where I turned and went. I know you don't need GPS inside your house, hopefully, but, nonetheless, it tells you something. Buttom line is that may be it's a good GPS for the money, but I personally, am going to stick with Garmin.
honestly the mouse is great but it is NOT the color I ordered - which highly disappointed me. i specifically ordered the bronze color to match my laptop as I gifted my previous bronze mouse to a friend who absolutely loved it! great size, great functionality - greattttt price!
This filter was a recommended product when I bought my Panasonic FZ35. I am an amateur photographer and honestly didn't know I need this. It was cheap enough for me to just buy it and not worry because I'm sure it's a good idea to have it. Fits perfectly on my Panasonic FZ35.
Although cheap, especially because it can be unlocked to play all region DVDs (which is why I bought it) after a few months of use it fails to read the discs about 75% of the time (the dreaded "NO DISC" message). Based on other reviews, this product appears to be hit or mix, so while it's cheap, you're gambling whether or not it will work correctly. Based on my experience, I would not purchase this item again.
This product is absolutely wonderful! It is great to use day to day. It is light and thin enough that you can easily tuck an extra one in your purse for emergency as well. I am truly amazed by its quality!!!
Have had this TV since 2003. Have had problems since with turning it on, and by it's own it will turn off 1 minute later and I have to turn on several times and unplug set to get it to work, but once you get it on it's fine, until it turns off for no reason an hour later. Very frustrating getting a hold of Panasonics service dept. to be told it's the lamp. I buy a $$$ lamp and a couple weeks later it starts happening it again. Had two different service personel (at a cost of $170 each time) out here to take the TV away and they tell me nothing is wrong. It works fine for a week and then it starts turning off again. With Panasonics attitude and not acknowledging they're having problems with this model, I will never again buy any Panasonic ever product again. I should have stuck with a Sony.
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.
I'm going to start off this review by saying this: if you don't have a big head, you might find these unwieldy. These suckers are BIG--much bigger than the AKG K-142 HD's they are replacing.The build is light yet sturdy, and they feel wonderful on my admittedly large head. I'm a huge fan of AKG's self-adjuting headband, I find that it always sits very comfortably on my head--it's a wonderful piece of engineering!I also like the little gold accents on the headphones, however, I wish the gold and resin stickers on the end of each of the earcups was replaced with inlaid metal in the same finish as the gold rings around the earcups--it would look a lot more polished and &#34;grown-up&#34;. But overall, they're not &#34;flashy&#34; headphones, you won't get any &#34;swag&#34; for wearing them, but they are definitely &#34;elegant&#34;. I like the idea of refined, classic style, and I think these K240's fit the bill perfectly. I want my headphones to play music, rather than to play the role of a fashion statement (I'm looking at you, Beats and others!)The sound is very...neutral? You won't find it blowing you away on house/techno/hip-hop/R&B; tracks--until you hit the vocals.These are very clearly intended for use in a studio for monitoring the various inputs for a track. I personally love the feeling I get from these headphones--it's very realistic for the price.I haven't tried the Grado S80i's yet, but for now, I'm extremely satisfied with the K240's. I can play music through my phone, computer, and iPad, all at reasonable volume. But I can also plug them into my receiver with the included jack adapter for even better quality sound.I can say with complete certainty that these headphones were money well spent.
I use it every time I need it, very handy, I love it ,I gave my first one away, couldn't wait to buy another one, never again will I part with this one.
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 on-the-go 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 device has gotten worse over time and seems not to find it's built in power source.
Got the product for a new HDTV (with HDMI). Looks great, sounds great. Good buy. Although the unit did arrive DOA, but amazon did a super job and the next one worked great. Super amazon return. Good product.
I was very enthusiastic to receive this recorder for Christmas, but, after spending at least eight hours trying to record one LP record on CD, I have given up and am going to return it for a refund.
It works great. Nothing special to do it's plug and play the way I like it.
Like most readers, I looked forward to Tartt's second book, but I made myself wait until I could find a used copy. I'm sure glad I didn't pay full price! The Little Friend is a book that makes you want to skim pages to see if it eventually gets to the point. There are rambling descriptions of people, places and points of view that seem to have absolutly nothing to do with the story or character development. While these descriptions are often well written, in the end, I felt like they were a waste of time. I often found myself wondering if Tartt was trying to fill a book with a prescribed number of pages, to satisfy a publishing contract.
I went thru all the reviews and formed a opinion that this would probably work for me. I received it in the mail today and it took all of minute to put on. A child could do it. Way easier to install then the squeegee type. It fits perfect and the shield doesn't compromise the touch screen controls. No major complaints. But the filter definitely mutes the sharpness of the screen characters. This really works pretty good on cutting down glare for when you are reading a book in some sun, Not as good as the old style kindle that had the black on gray screen. But Its ok. If you are watching a video you loose a bit picture sharpness due to the filter. This filter mainly helps in screen protection and reading. Without any sun. Its best to watch movies without the filter. Even though I use it for the web. I use my kindle mainly for email and reading books. Which this filter is perfectly suited for. Definitely Recommended.
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)...
Completely trivial to use - plug in power, plug in cables, and off it goes. Stays cool, doesn't require special cables and doesn't need to be configured or messed with. I like the power saving feature. Recommended.
It's a card with a code to access 1600 Microsoft points on Xbox Live. The card did it's function in providing me with the correct code to add 1600 MS points to my account. What more can I say?
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!
And easily hacked to play DVDs from all regions.
I've had this TV for a few weeks now and have no complaints at all. I researched small to midsize LCDs and plasmas pretty thoroughly, and so far I'm very happy I went with this Panasonic. Here are a few observations on some points you're probably familiar with if you've been reading reviews and stats:LCD vs. Plasma: Some of the plasmas I saw were admittedly impressive. But for me the 42" minimum was a bit too big. And plasmas are real energy hogs: A 42-incher runs at well over 500 watts (compared with less than 150 for this LCD). That's a lot of heat to be pouring out for hours every day. Plasmas are also much more fragile. It's important to remember that LCD is a newer technology, and reviews from even a year ago may be misleading because of improvements since. That's particularly true of poor refresh rates -- not a problem with this TV.Viewing Angle: If you move to the side significantly, colors will definitely start washing out, with the effect pretty noticeable at 45 degrees or so. I can see where that might be annoying for some people, but I was aware of that aspect ahead of time, and it doesn't bother me -- I have no trouble getting the TV and my butt lined up straight. Two people at either end of a couch with the screen 7 feet away or more will not notice any color drop-off.Bad Pixels: This concerned me when I first read about LCDs, but it's been a complete non-issue. Don't know if I got lucky with a perfect screen or any dead ones are just unnoticeable, but either way, I'd say don't worry about it.Contrast & Black: Maybe plasmas and conventional CRTs do crank out marginally deeper blacks, but again, it's not an issue. The picture is bright, sharp and vivid, and you simply won't find yourself saying, "Damn, I wish those blacks were blacker."High Definition: Limiting a TV like this to standard definition is like buying a Corvette to drive around the Target parking lot. If you don't have access to HD or plan to get it soon, hold off on the purchase -- electronics all get cheaper with time anyway. But when you do go to HD, you won't be disappointed. The nature shows on Discovery HD are stunning. (BTW, most network prime-time shows and sports are available in HD now. Cable generally offers it, and Directv should beam it down by year's end; and your local network channels probably broadcast HD on UHF.)Inputs: The flexibility of the multiple inputs on the set is great. You can hook up each component separately with the best connection it can use; e.g., HDMI for a high-def receiver, component video for a DVD player and A/V plugs for a VCR.All in all, a great TV. I love it.
This is a great unit for GeoCaching which is what we bought it for. We did have the B&W model, but returned it and bought the color model. It is noticibly better and worth the little additional cost...
I've had this mouse about 2 months now. It was my first experience with a tilt wheel, and the first thing I noticed is that to get the wheel to register as a tilt, you basically have to grab the wheel with 2 fingers and move it to the side. The scroll wheel is very difficult to click, and as a gamer, that's pretty annoying. The scroll wheel also refuses to register as clicking if the scroll wheel is scrolling at the same time.My main problem with this mouse is that now, after only 2 months of use, the left click button occasionally doesn't register a click whenever I press it. There is a small space between the actual click of the button and where the electrical circuit inside makes contact. It may sound bizarre, but again, as a gamer, often times I find myself clicking the button into exactly that &quot;dead zone&quot; and no click is registered.I'll be buying a Logitech next time.
The fans were used and had dust allover both of them. The wires were cut off and I could not test and see if they even worked! Don't buy from this vendor. The fans were 110VAC type.Mini Box Fan - AC
Install was incredibly simple on a new VISTA desktop... less than 2 minutes and I was on my home wireless net. The USB cable provided, however, is a bit too short to easily reach the top shelf of my computer desk. Overall, a great buy and I'd recommend it.
I am not pleased with the scanner. The software is very sensitive and I still haven't worked out all the details to function correctly. Do not buy...go spend few more dollars for somethign else.
I just got this lens and used it with my Kodak DX4530. It took very good photos on the Auto setting. Got a few nice wildlife pictures. It's important to follow the instructions in the manual: (1) to use the optical zoom so that the picture fills the entire view and (2) to use the LCD screen. The blocking of the view finder with the accessory lenses is not unique to Kodak. It happens with other point-and-shoot cameras because of their design. If you want to do more with your point-and-shoot camera, this is a good way to go.
When they do stay in my ears there is very little dynamic quality to the sound. They are frustrating trying to get to fit and I've tried all of the adjusted ear bits. This was a waste of money and I could not send them back to the seller, I want to scream....
I needed this to run an additional camera to an exterior location. It does the job and the video quality is good. It seems to be well made...
I wasn't at all sure that a monopod would be an acceptable alternative to a tripod for getting nice, sharp images, especially with a telephoto lens. Have been pleasantly surprised.I bought the MP-15 to use in circumstances when I didn't want to lug a tripod around; like on day-hikes, etc. Figured the MP-15 could double as a walking stick. It works admirably as a trekking pole; very solid (though heavier than ideal for that purpose). Interestingly, though, I have found that I often leave my digital SLR attached to the monopod and carry it horizontally -- my camera balances the extended monopod. When I see something I want to shoot, I bring the MP-15 to the vertical, quickly adjust the height of the monopod (if necessary), make any last minute camera adjustments and start clicking away. Very fast and convenient. I have also found it very convenient to strap the MP-15 to the crossbar of my bicycle when I'm taking my camera "on the road".The things I like best about the MP-15 are its 1) solid feel, 2) long extension, 3) ease of quick height and orientation adjustments, 4) quick release shoe, 5) compact transportability, 6) combo metal spike / rubber tip. I agree with other reviewers that foot piece is of no use (I use a rubber band to bind it up). The pan and tilt handle has one problem (though not the one reported before -- it is trivial to lock the handle so that it doesn't interfere with the grip). The problem is that it is too long; it can catch you in the shoulder when you're trying to get your eye up to the camera's viewfinder.Many features to recommend it, only a couple of minor niggles against it; it's an excellent value. Highly recommended.
These headphones have made all of the difference in my recording experience/mix quality, since I still don't use studio monitors for mixing. Everything is just buttery... Low mid high, it's all stellar.
They sent the item in awesome time and worked just perfect with no error and will order from them again. Thank YouThey are going to be on my Christmas list to buy items from .
Needed to replace an old Shower Radio. Thought the $$ were too much. But, it is great! Great features, programs easy. I hope it lasts. Very decent reception.
I did a lot of research on digital cameras before making this purchase. Canon is a name that I trust and they haven't let me down here. This camera is very user friendly and the pictures turn out fantastic. The price is very resonable. I use it almost every day.
Works perfect with my PS3 and Panasonic TV. Improved my video quality. Gold plated is the best HDMI cable to use.
The carrying case is fine, but the rechargable battery that comes with this dock does not work with v712is camera. That is one of the main reason that i bought this kit, i needed a recharable battery so this seem a good deal. so much for that !!
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!
We bought this before a long plane ride to Europe - we wanted a stand so our 2-year old could watch his favorite shows without holding the iPad. This is light and durable. We used it on the plane and while we were visiting. Our flight back was 10 hours and this got pulled out quite a few times! It's not fancy, but it does the job better than more expensive alternates.
I got this item 2 days before the Delivery estimate time. Thank you so much, but I haven't gotten my TV yet, so I'm going to wait for that, but this is my first time ever to have something this cool in my room. Won't be able to get the TV till Feb, so my PS3, and my HDMI cable will be lonely for awhile. Thank you again!Also, I will buy from this company again.
I love the price of this grip and wanted the stability I felt it would provide because the XT felt too light. I've enjoyed it very much. The only negative (but not enough to remove rating) is the amount of play when depressing the shutter buttons. Of course I realized it wouldn't be exactly like depressing the actual camera shutter, but it wasn't until I bought a Canon grip for my 20D that I realized the difference. Pressing the shutter on the Canon grip is just like pressing the actual camera shutter button. However, it is something I can live with on the XT.
product preforms as expected but volume control is far to low And an extra needle should be supplied
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.
The VariZoom adjustable swivel mount seems to be well constructed and is working out very nicely to support my new Marshall 7" camera-mounted LCD monitor. Traditionally a weak point on these swivel shoe mounts, the Varizoom seems to have a very positive fastener that holds the somewhat heavy Marshall monitor in the desired position firmly. I use and highly recommend the VariZoom Adjustable Swivel Shoe Mount accessory.
Simple yet effective, the release does everything it says it does and at a fraction of the cost for the unit made by Canon.
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.
This product sounds great and if it worked as it was supposed to, it would be great. However, the battery only lasts about 6 hours of music play and just over 2 hours of video play, just enough to watch one movie. In addition, the system seems to crash quite often needing a system reset. I returned the first one I purchased as the company told me I had a defective product, but the second one did the exact same thing with the same poor battery performance.I asked the company to provide me with a free battery docking station to make up for the poor performance and after a long runaround; I was flatly turned down. I then asked for the $70 I had spent on the plug-ins returned and they refused; I had to dispute the charges through my credit card company.I would highly recommend you not purchase this product until they at least fix the battery problem, but don't take the companies word for it!
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.
The greatest player I have ever purchased. I own two models. The MZ-n505 & the MZ-nf610 (type s) The MZ-n505 I use at work while I am on the job. I have had it for 2 years and it is still going. I have dropped it and god knows what else. I love having the option to put all of my music on a mini disk. Unlike the mp3 players where you have a limit or have to pay a fortune to expand it. And not counting these Ipods that are so small and delicate. The other model (MZ-nf610) that I have I use at home and comes with the fm tuner, I don't use it. I am not a big fan of FM radio anyways. Both models are great players. Also the option of having one rechargable double AA battery is the best. You can recharge the double AA while it is still in the player! I can listen to my NetMd 8hrs without having to recharge. Another way to save you money. Now on the sound quality if your record your music on the standard option it will sound great, but if you try to save space on downgrade your quality you can fit about 60 or more songs (give or take) on one mini disk. Overall this is my favorite portable audio player, and would buy from Sony again and definately a NetMD player!
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
Control everything from your TV to your ceiling fans.Replaced old unit that worked great until the coffeespill. Connected to website and reprogramed in seconds.
The product was as shown in the order page. Arrived in sealed condition. Arrived just before the promised delivery date. My experience so far is that anything sold by Amazon LLC is exemplary.
I was very excited to buy this product after seeing all the great features it had. I heard that some people could not get it to work, so I was skeptical; however based on what the box said, my video card (Nvidia Riva TNT2) was compatible.After I installed the drivers to my Windows 98 SE 900Mhz computer, Windows failed to boot. I called tech support (no toll free number, had to pay long distance fees) and they had no idea how to repair their crap-for-drivers. I was very disapointed and had to return the card. Very, very bad choice.
Well, maybe not that good, but it is a good one. The only drawback is that it is USB only. If you want firewire, you have to go elsewhere and pay more. Installation is as easy as it gets, just plug and play. Comes with all needed cables and back-up software that is easy to use and gets the job done. Works with either Windows or OS10, is nearly silent when operating and is reasonably cool, temperature wise. Great design, and its a Porsche anyone can afford!
This camera was easy to use and it was light and had decent quality picture and audio, however, I was unable to make copies for back-up or to share with family members. I took it back and bought a mini-DV camcorder as I was told it was easier to make copies. This has yet to be tested.
This is a great backpack for DSLR owners. Lots of room and I can easily grab my camera without taking the backpack off or risk any of my equipment falling out. Great quality too , and this thing is very comfortable to wear. No compalints except I wish I could fir my 15.4 inch Laptop in here too.
I just love my new webcam. The quality of the image is great. What I really loved is the feature it has with the illumination. It doesn't matter if you have direct or indirect light, the little camera adjust it automatically for you and everybody can see you clearly. The installation is very easy to follow and it upgrades the software for a better experience when installing it. I did not have any problem. I love the size, it is just perfect for when I travel especially because it also bring this cute little carrying case that protects it. Stick your camera and wires there and you are ready to go! I also liked the fact that it includes a little stand for when you don't want to clip your camera to your laptop. This is just an awesome addition because you can easily use it with a desktop too. Disadvantage? The camera is kind of expensive though, but it is better to invest in something good than buying something cheap then regret it because you will eventually end up buying something else, besides Amazon has a better price than if you want to buy it from Logitech's site, almost a 100 bucks, so you better buy it here.
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 in the vain hope that my MST3K avi's would finally be seen on my TV. (This is not an HDTV or any such unfortunately) I had it set up in minutes and it plays everything - better than my computer! My Kodak pics look great and I haven't played any mp3's, but I will try. Yes, so far on some of the avi's it looks blocky and the colors run, but there are no hang up's and I have seen some tips on other reviews to help me with my little difficulties. Altogether happy with it.
I bought this mouse a few months ago and was mostly satisfied with it. It plugs in and the computer recognizes it in a matter of seconds, which is nice. Sometimes the left click was a little unresponsive, but it never really bothered me. The range is not that great, as the usb had to be plugged into the front of the pc rather than the back to work. Just a few days ago, the mouse completely stopped working. The laser appears to be stuck on and it won't connect with the computer. Microsoft's suggested "fixes" sometimes make it start working again, but after only a few minutes it goes back to doing the same thing. I would not recommend this product if it will only work for a few months before breaking.
At first I was a bit concerned when I purchased this card. I usually research a product extensively before I buy. But seeing that true GeForce 2 technology was being offered at a very reasonable price I decided to take a chance... I'm very glad I did.I'm running on a machine that was cutting edge nearly two years ago. Investing in one of the budget busting GeForce 2 GTS cards seemed like a waste without a newer faster CPU. Buying a new high-end 3D card AND a new computer seemed excessive just to play some of the new, high-requirement 3D games.While definately a no-frills card; the included games are only playable demos and there is no TV out. The card was easy to install and has a very competent and easy to use control panel. For those who like to push their machine a bit harder there is software controlled over-clocking for both the card's main Graphics Processing Unit and on-board memory. Direct3D and OpenGL are both supported. This for less than half the price of it's highend big brothers.I've been impressed when playing such 3D intensive games as Homeworld:Cataclysm running at 1000x700 resolution with *all* 3D effects on.If you're a *hardcore* gamer with the fastest CPU on the block and the deep pockets to keep your investment constantly current enjoy the GeForce 2 GTS cards. For the rest of us the Prophet II MX is a great choice.
This is not a single novel, but a bunch of first drafts thrown together, and none of the plot lines or characters reach any conclusion.Tartt was undoubtedly afraid of &quot;sophmore slump&quot; after The Secret History, and she had every right to be afraid, as she nailed the dud 2nd try perfectly.
The is a great lens for an armature that needs to take photos in low light. You can't beat it for the price.
This surge protector handles small and large plugs with no problems. It's design to handle large plugs means they don't end up eating up two plugs. Very well done. I highly recommend this surge station.
I hardly ever print in color (the occasional google map), but somehow this all-in-one manages to use up all my color ink sitting idle or maybe just sleeping/waking. And if I run out of cyan (which happens a LOT for some reason) I can't even print in black and white. I tried to print a photo for the first time on it, and now can't cause I don't have enough ink even though I have printed less than 10 pages. I got it on sale quite a while ago for a big electronics , but due to the super poor performance, felt the need to give it a bad review somewhere.
As others have noted, the fit was slightly tight on our original-model XBox, but once plugged in, it works just as advertised!
I bought this for my laptop, wasent sure that it would be that good becuase of how cheap it is. but its amazing. i have ordered 4 more. they all work great. dont wast your money spendin 20 or 30 bucks at walmart for the same quality item. shipping was very fast, i got it 3 days after i ordered it. Deffinatly a must have if you want to save money and enjoy the most out of you tv.
It has HUGE space and downloads the driver very quickly. The only negative thing I can say is the sticky texture of the outside. If you keep it in you pocket, lint immediately sticks to it making it look dirty.
I bought 2 DVD players on sale at Toys R Us for $119 each for my children (ages 6 & 10 years) for Christmas (I thought it was a great deal because these machines usually sell for $199, but it was not a great deal!). My son's player stopped working before he finished his first movie and my daughter's machine broke the day after Christmas as I was coming back from Toys R Us with my son's replacement DVD player. The screen on the replacement machine fell apart in my hand as I was taking it out of the box. Toys R Us was great about giving me a full refund on both machines so that I could buy a name brand DVD player for my children. These DVD players are the worst and I feel bad for my children because the gifts that Santa gave them were crappy. DO NOT buy this product and please warn others.
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.
Bleh, these are AWFUL.I ordered a pack and a pack of the HP screen protectors.The Belkin's use a non permanent adhesive that no matter how much you smooth it, give your screen a gnarly look. While this holds well, it looks terrible.The HP protectors have NO adhesive but are held in by tension on the edges. These produce no screen artifacts while looking great.
I didn't know much about these little mini disc players, what attracted me most to it was the little remote control that came with this. I thought it would be much easier to use while I am on my treadmill and I was right. It is awesome that I can burn my cd's or mp3's to a minidisc and arrange the songs in the way I want to hear them.I found the program SonicStage to be easy to use. I use it at work and when I am working out and love it. I defiently recommend this product.
I've had this plugged into a switch/hub for about a month to hook a PS3 and a TiVo into my WPA2 network. It's never dropped a download or any other issues. Would recommend.
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).
The product was in the exact shape as described when i purchased it. The christmas present was a hit. thank you for your business.
I purchased one of these units as my first foray into the TiVo world when my 15 year-old VCR started to die. I figured 40 hours seemed like a lot of TV to watch, and if I managed to get close to filling it I could download video to a DVD-RW and use those just like I used to use video tapes.Alas, the "gotchas" were too much for me:1) Video quality on the TiVo has 4 ranges: Best, High, Medium, and Basic. Shows recorded with Best looked pretty good, but anything less than that I found the video artifacts rather noticeable when watching the programs. I should note here that I was watching prime-time dramas, not sports (which, having more motion, should reveal more artifacts).2) Recording time was not what I had hoped. The stated "40-hour" recording time is for programs at Basic quality. At Best quality the total storage was more like 13 hours.3) The DVD recording function was disappointing. Not that it was difficult to do; it was really quite easy. No, my problems were with storage capacity and video quality. The first show I tried to move to DVD was an episode of The West Wing, and I found I couldn't store the entire show on one 4.7Gb DVD-RW (the one included with the unit, no less). Seven minutes of the show had to go on a second DVD-RW. Most of what I record is hour-long shows, so this wasn't going to work for me. I tried recording another hour-long show (again, a West Wing episode) in High quality and transferring that to DVD-RW; it fit with room to spare, but the quality on the DVD was really poor. Not impossible to view, but so noticeable that it was distracting.I did record another hour-long show at Best quality and found I was able to get that on one DVD-RW (barely), so it looks like I was subject to the vaguaries of MPEG compression. Some shows might compress enough to fit on a DVD, others might not. In the long run that was not going to work for me.Basically, if you're hoping to use this unit as a TiVo/quasi-VCR you're probably going to find it doesn't work as well as you expected. You may want to consider going with a unit that has more recording capacity, and if you really need to put programs on DVD try using the TiVo-To-Go feature. I haven't tried it and can't speak to the quality of the resulting DVDs, but I just can't imagine it would be any worse than using the DRT400.
After setting-up my new home theater system I couldn't wait to get the right universal remote to tie it all together. It's worth noting that we have an old Sony touch-screen UR elsewhere in the house that has worked just fine for years. After hours of programming, the new Logitech remote worked inconsistently on some of the components (sometimes turning the XBox or Digital Selector on or off, sometimes not)and never was able to get the right input setting on the Vizio HDTV. After spending at least five hours on reprogramming efforts, I gave-in and emailed tech support. Despite assurances of a 24 hour response, I got no response for 7 days. Three days into the wait I called tech support. At first I spent 40 minutes with "low-end support" only to find out that I needed advanced support to solve my problem. After the call was transferred I got to spend an hour on hold never reaching anyone else. I finally gave-up and returned the unit. Total waste of my time.
Talk about the space and speed of this drive. Western Digital is the best drive GB for GB on the market today. It's the only way to go.
We have this at the office, and use it about once a month. It only took a year for the DVD tray to jam, and refuse to open. I would not recommend that anyone purchase this appliance.
It is the only card that will work in my LG Cell Phone. No other cards are recognized.
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.
I needed an RF capable remote to control my audio/visual components. After pricing the Harmony, I decided to give this remote a try. The remote is very easy to use, and program, and it has worked flawlessly for me. I would highly recommend it.
Took a chance on this without any reviews because it had the features I wanted. Delighted. I wanted great pictures, sharp with brilliant color first and foremost. Second I wanted the "slide program" to work. Anything else was icing. The images are crisp and brilliant, even at an angle. There's a choice of the two common aspect ratios. Setup is intuitive, so like most I set it up first then read the manual, which is sparse anyway.I've had a chance to see other frames working and we had a lot of traffic through here today. This is the richest image any of us have seen on one of these frames.It also works with either the buttons on the back, or with the remote control. There are editing features, and it can connect to a printer through its USB port. Image color, brightness and saturation are adjustable.OK, nothing's perfect. The sound is tinny and there isn't an external connection so you're stuck with it. Occasionally the slide show function changes display time or seems to hang for a bit. And occasionally an image won't display properly, but is OK the next time it cycles through.I haven't figured out any way to sync mp3 files with a slide show and I suspect that can't be done, at least not inside this machine. To display on this, I'm going to have to create a slide show on the computer and convert it to MPEG format. It WILL simultaneously play one mp3 file and run the slide program, just no syncronization.Again, the image quality and slide function are what I wanted to work. They do and I'm buying two more of these.
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.
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!
I am extremely picky about my electronic purchases. I received a Rio 600 for Christmas and could tell without even opening the box that it wasn't going to suit my needs. I went straight to the net to begin my researching process. You can't buy a better MP3 player than the Iomega HipZip. Here's why: 1) Storage is incredible. The two mini zip disks that come with it, hold 40 MB each. I was able to easily put on 9 MP3s on one disk. That gives you 80 MB total giving you 18-20 MP3s. I noticed today that there is a mail in rebate that gives you 2 more mini zip disks for free! That means, for the price of the player, you are getting 160 MB. Incredible. Have you seen the prices of some of the other removable media options? MEGA expensive. You can buy additional disks for a fraction the price. 2) File transfer is a cinch. It shows up as another letter drive on my computer. Just simply drag and drop. I think it took maybe 2 seconds to transfer one MP3. 3) carrying case is sleek and effective. Who would be dumb enough to market a player without some kind of belt attachment? Obviously Iomega wasn't. It works great. 4) battery life is more than sufficient. Once it gets low, just recharge. Very hassle free. 5) Player is very well designed. Back light, easy to use built in menus, great screen, are only a few of the great features.I could go on. These few points may seem insignificant, but they really have added to my over all satisfaction with the product. An excellent buy. Make the right choice, go Hip.
I recently purchased this System over the weekend. It took me a great deal of time to set up and get the speakers just where they sounded best. It took me about 3 hours total. The longest part was stripping the cables and measuring the cable lenght that was needed. This was entirely exptected though.After setting everything up, if you want the best sound you need to learn all the settings the reciever has to offer(and there are enought to keep you occupied for hours just testing the results). All this was expected since I have been researching this a lot.Now onto the performance of the system. The center speaker is of great quality, I have never heard voices come out at this systems quality on a system at this price point. I even heard accents in actors that I have never before noticed. The subwoofer is pretty powerful for being a non-powered one. It is still deep enough to shake the walls and feel throughout most of your house. The sound quality is great at default setting and can be even better if set it up right for what you are listening to. There is not an equalizer setting though, Just pre-set equalizer settings.On this system, the quality of sound stays clear and sharp even at deicble levels that are nearly painful(at least for my room's size). I tried my best but could not get this system to produce distorted sounds at high volume.There are only three downsides to this system.1. The included cables.You have to strip the cables and measure them yourself and they are not exactly MONSTOR quality.2. The subwoofer.It is now powered3. The receiver does not have S-video(but few things need it, and it has 3 component inputs so you should just use those anyways)All in all I give this system a perfect 6 out of 5 for the price point.
HMDI CABLES TRANSFER 0'S AND 1'S. THE $80 CABLE DOES IT WELL. THIS CABLE DOES IT WELL ALSO.
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).
I purchased this one month ago. I used this speaker everyday. It has so nice functions, especially Base. If you listen qualify music sound, I strongly remember this item.
Very difficult to set up and use. There's nothing intuitive about its setup or use.The unit I bought in Feb 03 has never worked right. DVD sound is horrible. Just received it back after 2.5 months in the repair shop and now it has no sound at all - from any source.Onkyo USA has shown total lack of concern, as has Circuit City, where I bought it.Don't waste your money on this piece of junk.
shipped fast.not expensive. good quality. easy to use. plus i really like how the "M" and the buttons light up because it makes it easier to see in the dark. easy to understand guide. the universal jack makes it compatible with any music player with standard headphone jack, not just ipods.
Thick cable and relatively flexible, good construction. Such a great value it feels like I got a special deal. It transmits a full signal from a PC to a 42" Spectre 1080p HDTV, what more do you want?
I bought this for my Mom -- who knows NOTHING about computers. It took only moments to set it up, get her access and about 15 minutes of instructions and off she went! She carries it with her everywhere and has thanked me a thousand times for it. Mom travels alot and it is difficult to keep track of her (short of having a GPS implanted). My 6 siblings who are scattered across the country and I have found it much easier to contact her on the Mailbug than on her cell phone (she hates to turn the thing on). There is a lot of convenience in being able to plug it into any phone line to send/receive messages. The one disadvantage is that you are not able to send pictures or attachments -- but that's ok. We now know where our Mom is and what she is up to!
Works Great no problems other than putting it together factory a bit sloppy but I worked it out.
I shoot weddings and events where I need to shoot hundreds of photos and this card performs perfectly every time. The faster 30mb/s card is the way to go for me so downloads and file transfers are quick and reliable. Definitely recommend this card to anyone who is looking for more shots per card.
I bought mine years ago, around Christmas on sale. I'm a gamer, I have tried a lot different mice: Logitech G5, Wolfking, Razor Habu and Orochi. Nothing floated my boat, as much as this mouse. As much of a pounding, abuse, and batteries I've given it, it still clicked, scrolled, and tracked like new. I gamed for 16 hours(or more) on my weekends with this. I never installed the software and I just used the default settings, and loved it. I may have not used it to it's fullest, though. Worked well in Win XP, Vista(Ugh, I know), Win 7, and Linux. It has never once double clicked on me(sign your mouse is about to die-I know).Pro's:It's small.It's very portable.Comfy to use for hours.Withstands repeated clicking abuse.Tracking is decent.Lag is barely noticeable.Crisp and authoritative scrolling and clicking. Even after a few years.Logitech build quality is present. Very durable, and solid.Dongle stores inside the mouse for travel.Slight heft for it's size. Even with out the battery.Con's:It's small.No case.Eats batteries if your a power user.Battery changes can be difficult.Let me explain some of my cons first.Small, if you have sausage fingers, or you can palm a basketball, this mouse may not be for you. The battery cover is a small, removable sliding panel. The strap to pull the battery out, can be a die hard b**** to grasp. I'm used to grasping small wiring, and small parts, and I really disliked battery changing on this. It's bearable, but a chore still.No case, pouch, or nice velvet baggy comes with this. I've had some quality computer components come with nice velvet bags. This only comes in a box with paperwork instructions, software cd, dongle, and the mouse itself. Most laptop cases, and bags have pockets for mice anyway. Do you really have to double bag this?Batteries. Yea big thing here. Aside from the chore of battery changing, this mouse will eat them if your a power user. I used mine on a gaming desktop environment, and fed it Duracells like candy. Fact: I swapped cases from a 1st revision Cooler Master 690, to an Antec 900, not for the fancy window, but for the top tray. Why? So I could keep a stash of fresh batteries handy. Well that was one reason... I know I spent more on batteries, than the cost of two of these. But I loved this mouse.I would rate the mouse5/5 quality5/5 ergonomics3.5/5 battery life3/5 battery changing5/5 durability4.5/5 overallThis mouse seems discontinued now, and I hope Logitech has a replacement for it in the works.The mouse I based my experiences on, it still alive and kicking to this day(after almost three years). I've decided to retire mine and give it to someone who could make use of it(beside laying around a shoe box with other mice).
I didn't know about how great JVC-brand headphones were until I bought a pair to replace my beloved Apple Earbuds. This time, when purchasing my second pair of JVC's -- I decided to upgrade. Not only do these headphones look nice, they're really comfortable to wear without feeling heavy. They also cuff securely around the ear, blocking out most, if not all outside noise. It's almost like having noise canceling earphones at your disposal, without paying a hefty price for them.Sound-wise, they have a nice warm, bass, stereo-surround quality to them. Really nice headphones.
I find this tripod sturdy and feel safe using it outside in Haiku, HI where it's usually windy. I read many of the reviews prior to making the purchase and had to laugh at those that complained about how the legs do not extend quick enough. What are they looking for? Instantaneous? How absurd. There were also a few who complained about the tripod not sturdy in windy areas -- use common sense: overload the top and it'll topple over; just look at the weight of the tripod and the weight you plan on putting on it and what the environmental conditions are.Others complained about the tripod's construction; are people throwing it around and expecting it to not get damaged? I'm quite clumsy and have to admit I've dropped it once or twice and I'm also guilty of stepping on it and have even sat on it a couple of times. The tripod continues to work well for me.This isn't a perfect tripod for $33. Its plastic and aluminum construction help keep it light enough for me to hike with. But because of the plastic, the horizontal panning adjustment does not work. It has never worked for me but I'm too lazy to send it back for a replacement. For $33, I don't expect the tripod to be the most precise one out there; so its leveling capabilities is slightly useful to me.At the end of the day, I would recommend this tripod for those that are not destructive with their things and want an economical and reliable tripod that does its job which is securely keep a camera steady.
The cradle is of good quality. I guess from earlier cradles Palm has made they decided to make sure that when the Palm is in the cradle it will not come out easily. For Palm TX models they snap into this cradle and it is a little difficult to release it to get it out of the cradle. So if you were use to Palm's earlier cradles that were easier to get the Palm into and out of the cradle, this one will be a little more challenging.
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.
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.
Product has so far performed as expected except that with my head against a pillow, the controls can be moved unintentionally.
With the sound, bass, and clarity these are well worth the price. Every component is made with great quality right down to the littlest of details. I'm very impressed. I'm a firm believe you get what you pay for. I feel every penny was spent well!!!
Had great connection and was REALLY fast. It was not ready for windows 7 tho, it doesn't has the drive for it yet!
I got this because I was tired of horrible compatibility of my Netgear WAB102 dual band 802.11a/b access point (Centrino laptop won't transmit data through it and 802.11a doesn't work with WEP enabled). I got the D-Link unit home, pulled it out of the box, plugged in the antenna, and plugged it into the wall... no lights, no ethernet connection, DOA.The specs for range were impressive, but after reading some reviews of compatibility problems, bad support, and having the DOA unit, I don't trust D-Link products any more than my shoddy Netgear.When will the Wi-Fi sticker actually mean the products will interop? As it stands right now it is pretty meaningless. I guess you have to go with the masses and get an ugly and basic (but functional) Linksys.
Company did not include the driver for card. Card is obsolete and can not obtain from Soundblaster or Creative Labs sites. Card will not work without the driver.
I received this monitor, and for the first 25 days it worked well, but suddenly the color went haywire, and the screen refused to be adjusted. Checking the product materials, I discovered there was no warranty info.I am now in the process of trying to contact Gvision/KOGI for warranty service - it's like going through hell!!
If you're like me, you live for those rare moments when you just know you've spent your money wisely. I must tell you that from the moment I purchased this camera and began using it, I have had a perpetual grin. You quite simply cannot do better on a camera in this price range. It kicks [...]! I'll leave the technical stuff to others but suffice to say this takes great pictures, is intuitively designed, and the software included is incredibly easy to use and packed with features. I love this thing!
My daughter received this item for her first birthday... At first, I really didn't understand this for her, but one night I wasn't able to get my daughter to sleep and bought her a lullabye cd - she will be two years old in May and will only go to sleep every night with her CD and Princess boombox... She is unable to play with this toy as I have it on her dressing table. Also during the day, we play her dance cd - she loves it and dances to the music.... I never had a problem with scratching cd's or skipping, radio is very clear and no static with reception. Highly recommend for all ages.
This cable works great with my MacBook Pro and Samsung 1080P LCD. I get full HD from my MacBook Pro. Great product.
Pros: simplicity, build quality, reliability, flexibility, PandoraCons: still expensive, Pandora extra costI have been searching for a wireless audio system for my home for years. There have been virtually no choices at the $1000 level. The Sonos founders must have noticed. I am amazed that they got everything right the first time around. I ordered the BU130 bundle plus the Sonos speakers. The setup was simple. Connected one of the two units (either one will do) to my router (using wired connection). The router recognized it immediately and I was in business.The bundle comes with the 100 (amplifier included) and the 80 (no amplifier). The speakers turned out to be weak - would not get those again. If I had a choice, I would not get the 100 again because I don't need the amplifier. But, the package includes it and the package is cheaper than buying two 80s and a controller. You might find the four 10/100 etherports on the 100 useful (I didn't).I connected my media system to the 80's line input and I now can pipe that sound all over the house (no wires). I just bought another bundle to add more rooms.This system is just crazy rich. Besides the obvious flexibility of line-in from any of the units, Sonos includes 30-day trials of Pandora and Rhapsody. If you've ever tried Rhapsody, you may find it hard to go back to radio (broadcast or Internet). Unfortunately, you'll have to pay for it after the 30 day trial. Pandora is basically like satellite radio. I'm not hooked, yet. Sonos also delivers a broad selection of Internet radio genres. All of this is selected from the fantastic remote. Be sure to spend the extra $40 for the cradle.One last comment. When I first set the system up, I was concerned that the range would be limited. I've had it all over my house, in every room and closet and upstairs far, from the server. No problem.
Didn't work at all. Almost broke my ps3. Terrible quality. I do not recommend this. It almost messed my TV up too.
This is the second Linksys wireless device I've tried, and neither was worked for me. If you have this and like it, good on you! My experience has been lousy, to say the least. I followed the directions carefully, and after about the 6th location in my house, I got the two flashing blue lights to go steady indicating it found my household wireless signal. Using the supplied software, it was unable to insert itself because said heavy handed s/w would trash my wireless network before it could connect to it.... I would dutifully restart my connection and go through it all over again. Eventually I gave up and brought it back for a refund. Thankfully I bought it locally rather than through Amazon.But wait, Linksys wasn't yet done with me. Ever since I packed up the WRE54G, my laptop's wireless has been down. My modem and wireless router is fine... other computers can log on via wireless with no problems. Only the laptop that ran the Linksys s/w is affected, and I've tried everything I can think of to fix it, and it's looking like my only solution is going to be to restore or reinstall the OS. I'll NEVER buy anything from Linksys again. Burned twice is enough. If anyone has a suggestion about which wireless settings may have been corrupted, please chime in.
I use this in my digital camera. With 2 gigbytes I don't worry about running out of space. I take hundreds of top quality pictures and some film clips, too. And no worries about disk space.
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.
its very glitchy and i have yet to make an entire recording without having a problem.also the picture is poor,i guess you get what you pay for.
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?
Belkins come in clamshell packaging, have thick cabling and sturdy connectors. The connectors may be a touch bigger than trad optical audio cables, but it shouldn't be a concern unless you're working in super tight spaces. They also feature an attached end cap, and their 12 foot length is nice for long runs. Bought 3 of them and very happy about it. Definitely recommended over more expensive options from Monster Cable.
Got my code for my points right away and it w.orked.def prefer getting them a little cheaper off amazon than from xbox
My dogs managed to eat my USB cable and the wonderful folks at Kindle support sent one overnight at no charge.This is what I call great service and a great product from a great retailer!
I bought this thumb drive expecting that the transfer speed were amazingly fast, but they aren't, the read speed is above average but writing speed is SLOW as the worst brand thumbdrives, the performance is not what I expected, I bougt it for replacing my 8Gb Sandisk butI decide to keep my sandisk around since is a smaller retractable one, and the performance is practically the same.I also bought the Patriot XT but 8Gb, it is faster, but also NOT AMAZINGLY faster, Next time I think I'm buying a Sandisk again, they are Solid Good, retractable, with no loose parts or capsDid not like the size, too big. The cap can be easily lost and the strap hole is made of rubber, probably will break on strecth. (SAME ON THE PATRIOT XT)
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.
...I wouldn't bother buying a different burner. This is a great unit at a great price, assuming it lasts at least a year. I like this thing so much that it's prompted me to write this as my first hardware review anywhere. After blowing countless hours futzing with computers, video files, pass-through devices, and balky burners, I've found this to be a _tremendous_ time saver.Key points (in no particular order):-Solid construction, while being compact and lightweight.-FOUR inputs !! (firewire, composite in the front, composite with S-Video option in the back, and RF).-Easy to use menus.-Many quality settings (1hrs and up per disc).-Easy titling and ability to leave discs for later finalization.-Compact remote control.-Clock display when on standby.-Chinese-made players like these play nearly ANYTHING. Not picky like the Sony's, Pioneers, etc.So far, I have no cons to note, just caveats:-The box indicates the latest BIOS, currently at 540/105N, as well as the model number. At my Best Buy, there was 1600MU and 1600MU1.-I got the MU and was able to make it region-free.-A full burn does not necessarily mean a full disc.-2hr "SQ" recording is "better than VHS" in the manual, but is somewhat disputable and subjective.-NOT ALL DISCS WORK WELL. NOT EVEN NAME-BRANDS: I wasted several Memorex +R's trying to figure out a problem, only to use generic CompUSA media without a hitch.-Use Nero CDSpeed to find out the true mfr of the media (that Memorex was Ritek, while the CompUSA was Ricoh, Your mileage will vary).-When buying media, buy Taiwan or anywhere else, just NOT Chinese made, if at all possible.(**If you like to do video editing, go out and get Ulead Video Studio 9 and up. It allows you to import the video files from your DVDs!!! No more hard drive thrashing and eating up computer time waiting for transfers to finish!!! Just drag and drop your .VOB files over and you can edit and save at will!!)**Lastly, a note regarding burners in general:I have found on 3 totally different burners (computers and the Cyberhome) that occasionally a series of bad burns will happen. What seems to have fixed this for me is to burn ONE TIME onto a +RW. It is almost as though the +RW mode forces the internals to recalibrate. I can't verify the validity of that, but it's a trick that has worked for me on several occasions.
My eyes were wide the first time I turned on this unit. I couldn't believe that it was talking to satellites in space.The up side: It is fun technology! I've enjoyed having this unit on my bike. It's actually replaced my bike computer, because it gives far more and greater information during the ride. The down side: I have been disappointed with it's performance hiking. Under heavy forest canopy and deep mountain valleys (typical trail conditions in the Pacific Northwest), it has a very difficult time finding the satellites.The pluses outweigh the minuses on this one. Just don't expect miracles on the trail.
This is by far a great prime lens for folks starting out. With a prime you can focus on the rest of the key elements to photography (namely lighting and focus) instead of worrying about cropping. With a film SLR, this lens shoots what the human eyes can see (no wide angle nor tele zoom) plus the bokah is really good on this one (bokah is the out-of-focus quality, great for all kinds of photos).The negative side is that even at new, the prices here are way more than you need to pay. One could buy one of these lens for under $300 new from more reputable online stores.
i have brought this Logitech webcam recently, at 1st, i was a little hesitating because of the price, but because i need one, so i bought it any way.I am very pleased with the quality (the image) of this webcam, especially when the light is not shinned right on my face (back-light), it adjusts the brightness automatically. i guess just like the old say "what you paid is what you get".
Like the monitor, display is great for the price, the built in speakers i didnt need because of surround sound. The only problem I had was getting the right drivers.
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.
I purchased this router to upgrade from a Linksys WRT54G. I like the D-Link much better, it is easy to setup and the signal is strong throughout my house.
First and foremost, beware! Have you ever put any ear plugs in your ears? If not, stick your fingers in both ears to clog them up. This is how the "Sound Isolating" feature works on these earphones. Yes, they reduce the background noise, but they amplify body noises like swallowing, chewing gum, or the ~clunk~ of your feet. So, even if the volume is low, you should not use these anywhere that you need to be aware of your surroundings (i.e. public road).Like others have said, these things can hurt your ears if you don't take the time to select the proper ear foam. Once the proper size is fitted, they stay snug in your ears. Great for running/jogging - just make sure to do it on a closed track or a treadmill and *not* anywhere that requires you to pay attention to your surroundings.The sound is very good and can go very loud. Since they plug into your ears and have the "Sound Isolators" between the speakers and the rest of the world outside, bystanders can not hear your music or tell if you have your tunes cranked up high. It can be entertaining to turn your device off from time to time to easedrop, while those around you still think you are rocking out! :)
I've had this camera for a few years and was just looking through the instruction manual finding things I forgot that this could do. First - to address the biggest problem people are having - Buy a rechargable camera battery - I got mine at ebay - 2 batteries and a charger for under $20. Each battery will take hundreds of photos and lasts for years!! Problem solved.this is a fantastic camera - You can set everything manually or just point and shoot - great optics. I got mine new for under $200 so I'm very very happy.
Wonderful digital TV with great selection of inputs. Only negative I can think of is maybe the analog channels aren't quite right. In my area I am able to get every analog station in digital format, so I don't care about the analog channels. Plus you won't be able to watch them after watching the digital inputs. Use my old UHF/VHF antenna and get 21 free over-the-air digital stations in Salt Lake City. Got rid of Comcast! Yea!! Next I have ordered a DVD upconverter player to view DVD's in 1080p rather than 480p (Samsung for $99). Hopefully can wait a few years before I need HD-DVD's
I bought this device and it failed to work with my standard Dell laptop running Windows XP. After various attempts by the Iomega help line to get it to work (they tried), they admitted it had a problem and told me to wait whilst they shipped a new one. No way did I want risk wasting more time with a similar drive. So I replaced it for a Philips (8x series) and that worked first time. The Philips uses Nero software and they work well togther.
I bought this product less than a year ago. 2 days ago, I locked my laptop and tried to unlock it. But I couldn't. It was somehow messed up and the combination did not work. I HAD TO CUT IT!!! I don't know how it got messed up but I'm sure that it was not study enough to last long.
this is a wonderful, sturdy case. i've dropped my palm several times and it is outstanding at protection. the opening at the bottom also means you don't have to remove the palm to charge or sync. it is great.
Easy to use and comfortabke in my hand. I use it every day and it is a good buy.
How exciting to be able to see who is talking on the other side of the screen.
I have used many brands of DVD+R/DVD-R. Memorex seems to have a high rate of unsuccessful burns. I would recommend another brand. TDK seems to be my favorite. Never any problems and more affordable.
I've been using this cable plus a standard 10 foot USB cable to connect a printer to my laptop. It works well, except the two cables tend to pull apart and I had to tape them together (yeah, duct tape!). I was surprised by the red status light on the female end of the cable, since it not mentioned in the product description or technical details. It seems like a waste of power, albeit a minor one.
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.
Good price but they don't work as good as a mild detergent and warm water. These still leave fingerprints on the disc. Good for a quick wipe but not a through cleaning.
GREAT Turns two cables into one when I need that extra length. Otherwise, I can just use one cable and not have all the mess of cables everywhere!!!
It printer is very light an easy to use, decent quality. The only cons is the lack of easy support to use it with vist using bluetooth. It's expensive too. If you travel a lot it worth.
Prices on flash drives are dropping so I would consider the price of this device in relationship to a flash drive and ask whether you need it's capacity. It's a little slower than a flash drive but having 12gb in one chunk is very nice. Micro hard drives are more tolerant of re-use than flash drives too.Comes with a nice leatherette pouch and a USB extension cable in case it does not fit directly in the USB socket. The device is good looking and does not disappoint in this respect.Mine came not formatted. Once you understand the situation, you can format it to correct the problem with your operating system format utility.
I thought that they would send a paper copy all I got was an email. Will never get a plan again.
great sound on a pontiac g6 in a suburban areaI like the swivel featureI would definetly recommend this product
I bought this so my wife could use her iPod and Garmin GPS at the same time. It fits very snugly into the cigarette lighter jack in her car, and we've never had any problems with fit or functionality.Just one word of caution - this thing is pretty big. The gearshift in her car isn't far from the end of the adapter once it is plugged in and then the electronics aren't plugged into it. Give some serious consideration to how much space you have down there before buying this (the swivel does help some, if you have room horizontally but not vertically)
When I bought my DLP HDTV this last spring, they were selling 6 feet HDMI cable for $35-$50 dollars depending on the brand. I held off because I already had a component cable that would work while I did some other shopping for HDMI. Glad I did, this cable is cheap and so far, no problems. From what I understand digital transmission quality won't vary because of brand difference, it will either work to the full potential or not work at all. Much like a USB cable. And this cable works.
Brilliant little unit, whith the looks of a way more expensive system. Its quite sturdy (dropped it twice and no problems) and the anti-skip system wont let you down even if you jog for the Navy Seals. Some pro's and con's:Pro: Lightweight, looks good, excellent battery life (40hrs on 2AA), it charges rechargable batteries (not included) in the unit - unlike most other brands, it reads into the directories of the CD so you can sort (and search) according to folder.con: You can't fast forward MP3 songs (although,I believe only the really expensive MP3-CD Players can do that), it takes about a second to load tracks between MP3s which can be a little irritating if you listen to open-ended songs. Oh yeah, and if your'e picky about in-ear headpieces,set yourself back about .. bucks for mean looking Deejay-style headphones. And it ... in the night or dark because it has no backlight to shine over the single line LCD screen (which takes some time to read through a song name).Recap: All and all a great unit with great sound quality and features. For its price tag you really can't go wrong.
After using only Zoom lenses, going to a prime its like magic.You loose the zoom, so you have to start moving (step back, step forward) but the aperture of this lenses its great, low-light shots are now possible without an intrusive flash.Lens have good build quality and sharpness, and are a great and cheap option, but note; this 50mm will become 75mm on digital DX format cameras.Its hard to take a picture of a group of people on a small room due to this. (birthday? aim for the cake and 1 or 2 persons max)What else you should consider before buying this?Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR CamerasWider angle, a bit slower.orNikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasSame angle, faster ;)orSigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasWider POV and faster, not Nikon but I will buy this one instead if I had the money now...
We used the battery charger and extra battery on vacation so that we would always have a charged battery and wouldn't lose any precious shoots.
Digicams are delicate instruments. This case is sturdy and fits like a glove. Good protection for little cost.
I love my camera it was definitely a good buy. I had some troubles with the battery though. It didn't seem to me that the battery would stay charged very long. I bought an extra battery for backup and it works out great now!I found a battery for really cheap at needbattery.com's website. Click here to take you to their battery for this.[...]
PRO: This is a great bag for the money. Look at the pics, it will hold your stock lens and tele at the same time along with some supplies like battery charger etc. This is important for the amateur that wants to go out around town sightseeing for the day. To get these features costs 50 to 100% more. The padding is appropriate for the price. If you want to be able to drop it, buy a better bag. Stitching and clips work fine. Plenty of pockets for cords and spare memory cards. It is a great starter bag and would highly recommended it over a square bag. (I bought two for the family but the kids kept them as permanent holders for their gear.) It is going on my Xmas list for next year. Oh wait, Father's day.CON: The bag is tight inside. Very tight. I tried to rearrange the internal compartments and it took awhile with my big hands. I wouldn't recommend changing them unless you have patience. Slinging from back to front does not work as well as I wanted but that is a trade off on 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.
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.
bought for a gift and so far it has been very well received. No issues or problems yet.
It came like five days after I ordered it and it came in great condition. It works completely fine and I am so happy to have an HDMI cord to connect my computer and t.v. together. Sooo cheap, too. I definitely recommend getting it. :)
I bought the CX3500 last week. It is exactly the same as CX4600 but minus the card slot. I have to say that I was surprise with its built quality, the compactness, the photo quality and finally was really surprise with the scanning quality.I owned HP printers all my life but finally decided against it as the ink catridge is very expensive. I was hooked to the epson after asking my friend to print a photo on a normal A4 paper (he owns a CX65) and let some droplets of water on it and the photo won't smudge.I have to agree with most comments given. It doesn't come with USB cable but the dealer gave me for free along with 4x6 photo paper. And it can only connet to the PC by USB but I'm not complaining, I have 6 unused USB left.I found that when I use photoquicker, the photo prints are excellent even on normal A4 paper. But if I'm printing using other application let say powerpoint, the photo lacks resolution.But my biggest complain is on the ink usage. I don't know, maybe because of the beautiful photo, it really take up a lot of ink. I mean a lot. That just kill the purpose of defecting the HP. With the HP at least I can print a lot before running out of ink.All in all it a good multifunction device that serve me well. Now I need to find out which shop sell the ink catridge the cheapest.
I am very pleased with my Nikon AR-3 cable release. It has helped me to produce great "wiggle" free pictures. The only problem that I have is with the length. Having it a little longer would give the photographer a little more flexibility. Over all though this is a top quality tool.
Purchased this for 3 year old daughter. Very easy to learn to use. She loves taking pictures and playing the games. Yes, the photos are a little grainy, but little kids can't hold the camera still anyway. She loves it and that's what matters. We didn't purchase any extra storage and have yet to run out of space as we download frequently enough with no issues. Durable, reliable, fun.
... 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?
I was very happy with it cuz the speedy delivery. I used it a few times after I got it and it worked fine. My laptop monitor recently broke and I was using it with my tv, and after a few hours, it died. It kinda flickered the screen then it went black! I thought it was just my tv.. tried and tried again.. even hooked it up with our xbox.. and got no signal. So i used it for about a total of 24 hours and its now dead. I guess you get what you pay for! :D
I just got the Samsung Yepp Hip-Hop today and after taking it out of the box and plugging everything in, I found it incredibly easy to use! I have Windows ME and I use Morpheus and Kazaa (like Napster) to download songs, and you can easily import the songs from your Morpheus and Kazaa onto your Yepp. Before getting the Yepp, I read almost all the reviews and now that i have it, i have no idea what the bad reviews were talking about!! It took me about 1 minute to transfer a song onto the Yepp and the sound quality is great. So if any of you out there are looking at the reviews deciding whether or not to buy this player, dont think twice! Its great! It also is one of the easiest MP3 players to use. So to sum up:Pros:*Light*Small*Great Sound Quality*Really Really simple to hook up and use*Looks GreatCons:*Non that i can see as of yet!
Backpack has good capacity, however just after 3 months of use the fabric started to tear off from shoulders.
I spent $... on this same stereo at a local [store]. I've had it four months and the speakers are blown. I'm NEVER home. I used it maybe 3X's a week. Never excessively loud. Since it's part of the Giga Tube series you cannot just replace them with regular speakers. What's even better is when JVC customer service won't return calls or email. If your looking for a ...paper weight, go for it.
This is a great screen protector as it does what it says. It let me do whatever I want without any problems. It's so easy to place as well.
My 5 year old computer came with an internal CD/DVD ROM & CD/DVD writer with a 4x max writing (burn) speed. On Jan 09, I purchased & installed to computer an 'external' CD/DVD writer 18x max speed. Both old & new writers work great.Aug 09, I purchased these TDK blank discs & had burning problems. After several frustrating hours of troubleshooting hardware & software (I use Nero 6) I finally found the problems were with the discs. I could only burn them at 4x speed. When I burned them on my new external drive at 4x speed, they 'would not' play on my computer from this drive. They would only play on the old internal drives which had a max speed of 4x & on the DVD player that is hooked up to my TV. It has been many years since I had disc burning problems, and I mistakenly threw the first five discs away, thinking they were coasters. Try burning them at the lower 4x speed. My prior purchases of TDK discs burned & played perfectly, but after testing them using Nero 'InfoTools' I obtained the following info...Previous purchases of TDK Discs:1) Top layer of disc is light grey2) Manufacturer ID: CMC MAG-M01Recent purchase of TDK Discs (Aug 09):1) Top layer of disc is powder blue2) Manufacturer ID: RITEK F16-001So if purchasing at store, look at the top of product thru the `clear' plastic or if ordering online, call the retailer and ask the top-coat coloring of the discs. Many of the 4-5 star reviews on Amazon.com are over 6 months old when TDK had the good discs.Lastly: BEWARE OF THE LIGHT OR POWDER BLUE DISCS...
Last year I was advised by a buddy of mine not to waste my money on what he termed as low quality replacement batteries. Let me tell you, these are not low quality. If anything, I am getting a bit more time between charges than I did with my OEM.
This mouse is not so ergonomic for left handed users. The two &quot;thumb&quot; buttons are not on the thumb side for lefties and the shape of the mouse is not as comfortable. If you are right-handed the mouse is nice.
I was skeptical when I saw the price, but I clicked buy anyways. I thought to myself I can always send it back, it was .15 cents, and 4.98 shipping. Well I plugged it in, and WOW works just like the expensive ones. My 42" flatty rawks now. Buy this cable you will not be dissapointed.PS Even Walmart charged outrageous prices for these types of items.
These cable worked great and they came in different colors so can tell which one goes from the router to the PS3, Xbox,TV.
Pros: It is good camera, Sharp picture, remote control, digital zoom is average (need to download latest software 1.02)Cons: Tech support of first two tiers won't be able to help you at all (they just read from the manual), unless you get someone at higher level, sometime your call get answer by foreign tech., it doesn't help either.Bottom line: If you know well about networking, it should be no problem to config this cam to your existing net work and enjoy the cam, Need to know how to config between your DSL modem (IP forwarding) and Dlink wireless router (or other wireless router), and open the port. In order to access this cam remotely, must have static ip address. I actually gave up to call tech help and learn to config this cam by myself.
The unit stopped reading DVDs and started making a loud humming sound after only a few months. It is absolutely useless and there is no customer support whatsoever, even after repeatidly trying to contact them.
These newly designed headphone clearly have been designed to provide a listening experience that provides a full deep bass, a detailed mid-range and vibrant highs that truly sound like the original recordings, not a headphone designer's idea of what they ought to sound like. I played a large selection of new digital recordings featuring drums, brass, strings and voices and found that they closely matched the sound that my expensive speaker system provided and often (to be quite frank) revealed more than my 7.1 system could! So much for the reputation of the maker and thousands of dollars spent there (but is still is fun listening to a 7.1 system that is well tuned!). Other fine headphones I have owned color the the music, often hiding aspects of recordings that are not too pretty, such as tape hiss and I did listen to a Richter Sophia piano recital of Mussorgsky's Pictures that had hiss and I did want to hear it because without it you did not hear all of the piano timber either! These headphones revealed all and that's how it should be. If you want to tame them, do it with an equalizer (I won't but you are welcome to do so.)I have worn them on several occasions for over four hours without the slightest problem. Perhaps they just fit my head or perhaps others are subject to suggestion or more sensitive than I.I was able to purchase these from an authorized dealer, always recommended, and did so during a sale when everything in the store was on sale (holiday). Would recommend these to anyone in the $150-200 range over most of the other headphones available. The open design is far better, lighter and more comfortable to me than the majority of what else is available today. And an added incentive for the US customers is that these are made in the USA.
GREAT products at a GREAT price. Totally pleased. Works GREAT. Shipped on time as described. Well pleased and will recommend this to others. I will also purchase from the company again.
I really like this gizmo. Inserting the camera card with this into the USB slot is much easier than the camera card slot and probably extends the life of the camera card.
It replaced the one we received with the laptop and powers the laptop and charged the battery. Couldn't really ask it to do anything else.
I'm actually giving these 4.5 gold stars, but rounding up is more reasonable than rounding down.They do look kind of funny when you're wearing them, but who cares? The sound is amazing; you can hear every nuance of whatever piece you're listening to, the bass is incredible, and once you put them on, you can't hear a thing going on around you; which makes them great for the gym, especially if you're surrounded by peons who constantly ask "What muscle group are you trying to hit with that?" It's also good for the home, in case you have kids, or worse, a wife, nagging you for money or love or both.Anyway, I highly recommend these phones, and if you're smart, you'll buy them. Immediately.
I really love this system. I use the camera to monitor everything from the front door, to the dogs, even the kids when I'm not home. I can simply just watch it all from work. The cameras even work outside.
purchased tomtom720 and and a garmin nuvi350 for my wife this past xmas the 720 features are much to be desired if i don't take the route it wants me to keep making u-turns where the nuvi tells you its recalculating and finds the next available route automatically and the poi's don't even exist ask for a dunkin donuts shop tells me 20 miles away where as the nuvi has them all in my town and even all the local resturants to where the 720 doesn't the nuvi came with a case where as the tomtom i had to buy one nuvi tells you you in advance turns coming up the tomtom tells you at the last minute totally disappointed with the tomtom and i did try to upgrade the poi's were the same ones
I have bought this system for use with an iPod Touch. I have had it a day and am pleased with the performance. My usage is as a speaker set for bedside listening. I no longer am disenchanted by the tinny sound of the iPod's speaker and can listen to music or radio, with pleasure, streamed through my iPod Touch. I have WiFi and this set-up enables me to enjoy the media I want in a way that is quite pleasant. I have used it to listen to Coast to Coast AM as well as stream Pandora stations and both performed well. I was pleased by the volume I was able to set without distortion. I did try the battery powered operation first, and it worked well. I have the system bedside and running off of the included power adapter. It works well, no hum or other audible feedback. I am pleased with this purchase, at a price point under $36 total with tax and free shipping. I feel this unit is allowing me to get unrealized value from my iPod Touch at a price that is not oppressive.I find the unit easy to use. An item of note is that if fiddling with the iPod Touch power button it can cause the iPod to unseat from the pins. I remedied this by turning off my screen saver in the iPod touch options. Now I do not need to hit the button to see the screen. Also of note, the unit comes with one of the adapters already in place and that had to be removed before the correct sized adapter for my iPod could be inserted. There were no instructions that made this clear, and I was trying to fit one adapter on top of another. After taking a moment to review, I sorted it out and removed the adapter in the docking bay and placed the one that was sized for my unit.There is a little play back and forth with the iPod unit so I do not see this as suitable for mobile operation. The iPod is not well supported in the docking station, but the docking is adequate for my usage. A gentle hand is required when operating the iPod when it is in the docking station so as not to jar it off the pins. Because of this sensitivity to a firm touch I docked one star in ease of use.Sound quality I gave five stars because I think for the money and size of the unit the sound is superior to past experiences with clock radios and such. It is not a home stereo or boom box so I am not judging the sound against such.Construction quality is fine, the design is a bit lacking due to the previously mentioned docking issue. I gave five stars because it seems solidly built. There is an issue for me with the brightness of the blue led that shines through the plastic at the right side base of the iPod well. It is very bright. So bright that I took a white label, colored it black, and stuck it over the area. It shines through, though much muted. It is now at a level I find comfortable.value for my money I gave five stars as well. I am pleased with this purchase overall, and find it fills a niche and need I have had for some time at a price point that I find acceptable. A major selling point for me was that this unit can use an included AC adapter. I had no need to add another bottomless well of battery consumption. The system also charges my iPod while it is docked, but only in AC operation. It does not charge the iPod when running from batteries. This prolongs the operational time of the unit, but also prevents the unit from being an emergency power supply for the iPod. I found that to be acceptable. If I have anything to add after a month of usage I will make an addendum. If the unit continues to function without difficulty, I'll likely leave this review as is.Cyber Acoustics Portable Digital Docking Speaker for iPod (Black)
I bought this modem in order to stop paying Cable company for rental of older model of this modem. It was a snap to install and register with Cable company. I save $7.00 a month, and in seven months will have paid for itself. Modem actually made my downloads and navigation between sites much faster.
I purchased this for a 13in CRT TV that sits on my kitchen counter. We were constantly rotating it from the kitchen to the dining room, scratching the counter top. That TV went bad and I replaced it with a 19in flat wide screen. The turntable works great for that TV also.It is build very well and turns easily, even with the heavier CRT.
This was the first HDTV I bought, and I am very happy with my purchase. I use this TV to play Xbox360 and watch HD-DVD's with the add-on. It's amazing to watch the new high-definition dvd's on the TV. I also have HD-cable through Comcast, and although the signal isn't as good as an HD-DVD, it still looks great. Standard definition cable doesn't look that great, but thats what you should expect when you get a TV with higher resolutions. Opt for digital or HD cable. Regular DVDs still look good though, so don't worry about that.Playing the 360, the TV is flawless. I use the game mode while playing Oblivion, Gears of War, even Halo 2. The TV just does everything I expected it to do. I am eventually going to hook my gaming PC up to it through the VGA connector, but as of right now I am having trouble finding a long enough VGA cord for the right price.I gave the TV 4 stars instead of 5 because of the User interface and remote. The remote is slow to react to my button pushes, and the menu interface isn't the best either. A remote can be replaced (try the Harmonix remotes), but the menu system is stuck there. Some options are hidden away. The game mode option is under setup category instead of picture. The brightness option is hidden in power management instead of just being called brightness.At the end of the day though, when I got used to the menu navigation, I just love this TV. I think Samsung has a customer for life now whenever I upgrade TVs.I also want to point out that Amazon did a tremendous job with Eagle USA shipping (look it up as EGL shipping). They delivered the TV right to my house, brought it in and opened it up for me. They waited for me to turn it on and make sure it worked to my liking, and they even took the garbage from the packaging with them as they left. 5 Stars for the delivery (which was free also).
I have been waiting for this to arrive and now I have it so let me share with you what I know. This is my first ipod and I am glad I waited. To start with I love the look of it. Pink is the color that I have it is sooooo cute. It dose not hold as many songs as the other ipods so that is something you should know right off. For the price I do think it should hold more. If you are using this with a PC you must have Windows 2000 or XP. It works smoothly and great sound so far, I am very pleased with it.PROS:1. The size, it is easy to carry or put in your pocket and you can wear it around your neck also.2. If you buy this from the Mac store online you can get it personalized free. Wayyyyy cool3. Ease of operation and good customer help if you need it.4. You can download books as well as music from MAC.COMCONS:1. It is pricey for something that can only hold 1000 songs.2. Would have liked to have seen a color screen, something I am sure they can do.3. Headphones could be better. I don't like earplugs.4. Battery life is only 8 hours.
It's true that you need to use SonicStage in order to be able to PLAY songs on this player. However, when you attach the NW-E107 to the USB cable, it is recognized as a USB drive. You can, in fact, drag and drop files onto it, as well as off of it.
I have bought 3 of these so I have no room to complain. The software is a bit non-intuitive, but nothing that is too difficult to figure out. The thing comes with a 2nd tray and duplex printing capabilities on Windows, and the $305 price tag beats the pants off of any other printers. Quality wise, it's all plastic just like all of the other ones.4 stars just because of the software-configuring issues.
Absolutley not worth the money. Not many useful words or pharses.
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.
I looked forever for a new camera to replace my pentax EI-200, which works perfectly fine, but I wanted a new one. I bought a G1 used for @300 dollars based upon exhaustive research. 3mp, fold out lcd screen, unlimited manual control(lots of modes +full manual and manual focus), raw format(better and smaller than tiff) attracted me. What really turned out to be great was the battery life(lasts a long long time), remote, picture quality, the screen is fantastic- I don't know how I did without it. With photoshop and an epson printer, why spend hundreds more on a tiny no featured camera with more megapixels than you would ever need? why spend hours downloading pics so you can print only 3x5's or 5x7's. This prints beautiful 8x10's. You don't need more. Movie's with sound too.By this camera and a 256 meg compact flash card. you will not be sorry.
Really enjoying product...best feature...flash can go wireless, and with the swival versatility it can be placed wherever you need it.
I wouldn't pay so much attention to the first person's review seeing as how that person is rating a digital camera's score based on its video functions.So, most of you who are shopping for this camera probably are purchasing it as a first time camera (like I did) or possibly a gift for someone else. I've been overly impressed with this camera. It has a very nice macro lens (and mode) that's user friendly. I can easily focus on subjects only 2.5" from my lens. It's great for artistic purposes or if you just need to get the camera close to the subject matter.I chose this camera over others because it offered a 6x optical zoom which is easily out of the effective range of the flash. This digital camera (like almost all) depends on the flash to maintain focus for the majority of its images. For in-focus distance images (not scenery shots), say like a graduation, you'll need a tripod to obtain images with excellent clarity. Since the flash will be out of range, you'll have to turn it off, but the camera needs to be incredibly still in order to obtain perfect images.With that said, the camera can do action shots. I'm not too sure why the other person couldn't obtain shots without them being blurred, but I was able to capture images of my friends practicing kickboxing with no motion blur (which even surprised me). Those images were obtained using the flash. Not only that, but I've taken pictures while driving in my car and I captured an image of a van I was driving by and scenery on the side. Doing 70mph pass the trees on the side of the road and getting almost no motion blur, I have trouble seeing as how the reviewer couldn't get pictures of his children running around.Clarity on images is excellent and grain is almost nonexistent. The camera offers many modes including sports, continuous (two consecutive shots only), night (good night time color, but needs a tripod for sure), landscape (beautiful pictures), portait, and a few others.This is definitely a good starter camera, and like all cameras to effectively utilize all of the options available, you have to just learn how to use the camera for whatever situation needed. My biggest complaint would have to go to the slow focusing/charging modes. It makes it hard to capture moments when you're having to focus the subject first. However, most cameras I've played with in this price range do not offer much faster, if at all, focus speeds. It's the only camera I've seen with a 6x optical zoom (which is what you want, no digital zoom) under $300, and it also has an adapter ring if you'd ever like to upgrade your range.As far as the software, it's not anything spectacular but it worked for me. Also, it's easy to use for those not too familiar with computers (slideshows, cd burning, etc.). I'm running on Windows 98, and my computer recognized the camera as a massive storage device as well; however, if you follow the installation process correctly, the software should correct that problem (the manual advises not to connect the camera prior to installing the software).
Canon makes some of the best home photo printers out there. The ink is reasonably priced and produces much better pictures than the online companies that print images for you. The photos come out professional quality and at a cost that makes home photo printing an easy reality.
The cartridge was easy to find on the site, it arrived fast and fit perfectly. My printer was not working well for a while and I had never heard of the conductor unit before but the printer works great now.
This product worked much better than the RCA one. It charges very easily through electromagnetic induction, and it turns on once it is placed over your head. The stand is very sleek and nice with less cords than other models. There is some static but overall for the price it is an excellent buy
You guys really need to stop promoting this Dock kit with the z712 camera. The battery doen't fit. But, there you have it sitting right next to the Z712 as a pair. False advertising!! You getting a kickback from the supplier? I had to read thru the reviews to find a battery that may work with this thing, and if it doesn't I am out the $40 I paid for it. This is the first time I have had trouble with Amazon but, after reading the other review, it's pretty apparent that you knew about this and haven't done anything.
This DVD player has been working just fantastic. It sometimes takes a while to read the disc and actually start displaying something, but it's always worked. Complaints about there not being an eject button on the remote are stupid. You can hold down the stop button for a few seconds which will eject the disc *AND* there's an eject button on the player, c'mon are you so lazy or impatient that you need to have the disc already ejected when you get to the player and can't wait. Quit cramming the doughnuts and get some exercise.This player is highly recommended for its features and price. There are better players out there (quicker reading of discs), but I challenge you to find a better player with the features this one has for the price you can get on this one. (Philips DVP642)
Got this 2gig kit in 2 days, installed into my Dell Inspiron 4600 in 15 minutes and my computer is much faster than before. It hasn't locked up since install where before I used to lock up on the net at least once or twice a week running my 1 gig of memeory. I can visit websites I was afraid to visit and actually run one or two other applications while I'm on the net. I want reinforce the advice given on other reviews with regard to making sure your computer is compatible with the memory you are buying. Crucial has a great website for figuring this out.
I love the sound and the way that these headphones really keep the music in and the outside noise out. Plus, they are reasonably priced. I use mine all the time for traveling. Another great feature is that the cord is long enough so I can move around a bit and not be completely tethered to whatever my headphones are plugged into.
Product is working good and clarity is fine.But I found the next version product (with remote)cost lower than this product.
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...
This transaction was a good lesson. Next time I will read more carefully the small prints when I PURCHASE A PRODUCT IN EBAY!!I had no problems with the cable but the Palm I bought in Ebay wasdefective.Less risks with Amazon.com and its sellers.Manuel
Product works great, came in a timely manner and as described. I would recommend this product if you are looking for a cheap but reliable and good quality HDMI cable.
Great price for a great product. Arrived in timely fashion and worked exactly as promised. Absolutely no problems.
If you like Nicholas Sparks or James Patterson, you will love Kirk Martin. Shade of the Maple is one of the best love stories I have ever read. I have heard it may become a major motion picture. I emailed the author at kirkmartinbooks.com to ask him questions about the book, and he took the time to answer me personally. Very refreshing. An absolute must read.
Not much to say. It's an adapter, it works... it's secure in the port, it doesn't have any issues with slightly fluctuating outlets.
This product is better than all the ipods. With all the new mp3 players, I would say this one is the best and the most affordable. I would reccomend that you purchase this product.
Sony's Dav-s300 is a great little system, great sound and can be set up by anyone! The sound fills the room and the dvd picture is extremly clear. Lack of inputs is the only downside to this machine, otherwise it's great! I recommend it
I purchased the 8GB Creative Zen V Plus player during the first week in February. [...]:[...] I loaded up the software on my computer, then hooked up the player through the usb cord. I let it charge for 6 hours like the instructions state. Then I proceeded to load some of my music onto the player. So after the music was loaded, I disconnected the player from the usb cable and started to listen to the music. The sound quality was good, the player is easy to navigate in the menus, etc... The problem was about half the music I uploaded was not on the player. I could see the folder and menu option for the artist or genre but the actual file was not there. So I plugged the player back into the usb cord, and pulled up the file location on the player through the computer. The file was there and I could play it just fine through Windows Media Player. I tried to access it again through the player and it was not there. Then I accessed through the computer just fine.All my songs, all 4,500 of them, are in MP3 format from 56kps for my audio books to 192kps for the songs I ripped from cd's. The player just wouldn't read about half my songs. There was really no rhyme or reason on whish songs it would recognize. I would load an entire album of 15 songs and I could only play 6 or 7 tracks. This happened with my entire music collection.So I thought maybe the firmware was out of date so I uploaded all the updates from creative which did include a firmware update. It did not solve the problem. I then uploaded some of the same songs that would not play on the Zen V Plus onto my 3 year old Rio and original Ipod Shuffle and they played just fine. I was frustrated at this point so I called the Creative Customer Service. [...][...] I also don't plan on buying anything from Creative again.By the way, after all this, the problem never was fixed.Also, when doing research on this product, I came across a couple articles and reviews that stated this player would play DIVX files. This is not true. This player will not play any files without being converted first. I took an AVI video that was 100MB and it converted it into a 1.2GB file. The format they use is absolutely a waste of space. If you want to upload an entire movie on MPEG or AVI format, it will end up taking the entire 8GB of space if not more. I converted the movie Cars for my son on a short road trip thinking I could have my music plus his movie. I was wrong, the movie took up 7.1GB after being converted.I would not recommend this product to anyone. As much as I don't like the IPod, I would recommend it over the Zen V Plus because: 1. It plays all my music 2. They have a customer service/tech support that helps you and cares about its customers.I hope this helps anyone looking at this player.Jeff
I would love to be able to recommend this item. However, I never received this item. The seller,sent the wrong unit and then said I'd have to pay for new shipping and re stock fee. Leaving me $14. out of the nearly $50 (incl. expedite ship). After my last 3 purchases from Amazon, I would recommend that no one buy any auto or electronics from Amazon.com. Instead, go to a reputable company that will offer some customer support. Amazon sides with their sellers. They can have their Amazon Card back as well. Amazon sucks. This product? Who knows? I never got this product, instead, I got the shaft.
I bought this card to add more USB ports to a Mac G4 AGP (Sawtooth).The two USB ports just aren't enough when you're running Pro Tools and add-ons like a Frontier AlphaTrack, which will not work off a hub -- it needs a dedicated port.The Allegro does the job perfectly and at a price that's comparable with a powered hub.
Loved this camera the first month or so that I owned it. Two years later my feelings are very different. Batteries need to be recharged constantly. Camera rarely turns on after being off it's dock for more than an hour. All I can get is a flashing red light signifying that the batteries are dying. Zoom is worthless, pictures turn out very blurry and pixelated. Flash is also way too bright, half of my pictures are annoyingly "white" looking because of this. Definitely going with Canon on my next purchase.
I bought this router several months ago for about $40 at my local OfficeDepot. It came with firmware 5.10 the "latest" official update, which unfortunately is dated 2010 (it is 2013 now). It is true what others have posted - This router frequently stops working. For me this means the network stays "connected" but does not transmit or receive WIFI data. It does not have this problem if an ethernet cable is directly plugged to it, but then that would defeat the purpose of having a wireless router.I have had to come up with a manual workaround to "wake up" the wireless connection without having to power cycle the router. I first log into the router, then go to 'Tools' --> System Check --> then 'ping' an address - usually google.com. Suddenly my connection works again...until the next time. There seems to be a correlation that the router will hiccup/disconnect while loading data heavy pages - like Youtube, bank of america, msnbc, etc. Interestingly, if the router can complete the loading of the page, which it does once in a while, it usually will stay connected. There also seems to be a direct correlation with the frequency of problem and the number of wireless devices connected to the router at once. All of these things seem to point that the router may not be able to handle a large data load/burden with the default configuration.The above problem occurs on multiple devices connected to the network - 2 windows xp laptops, 2 iPhones, one Macbook, and a blu-ray player with WIFI, so I highly doubt it is any particular device other than the router that is responsible. I have not tried dd-wrt or other unofficial firmware updates. I am willing to tweak some other parameters, like disabling QoS, changing the MTU, etc. I will have to do some homework to figure out what each of these things mean and how they actually modify the packet size and stream (I am not an IT professional by trade). If I come up with a stable solution, I will post it here.It is unfortunate that this router has so many problems - my last DLink router worked beautifully without any issues, which is why I bought this one; My wife was right on this issue - "You get what you pay for most of the time". (She's usually right). I think there are only a few companies that you can really associate quality with the name. I probably will be careful to buy another dlink item next time.
Well, I was going on a day hike so that provided a good excuse to buy one of these things. We were going through old growth forest on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. We were not on a maintained trail and wanted to explore a small lake we had seen on satellite photos. The GPSMap 76CS performed as expected. I lost the satellite signals a number of times in the forest but I think this was because I held the unit incorrectly. This unit has a quad helical antenna and should be held in the vertical plane when signals are weak.Being able to download the National Park Topos helped place us anytime we could get a signal. We were working very hard scrambling up a steep hill and being able to show all parties where we were and where our destination was helped diffuse the "this is taking too long, let's head back" syndrome. The batteries held up fine with a lot of use during one day. I did find that the size/weight was a bit much if you're trying to travel light. After I got back I had second thoughts about the wisdom of buying this unit primarily for hiking because of the size and weight. I looked at the Geko and color eTrex units and concluded that for hiking, the new color eTrex Vista C would probably have been a better choice for me. The Geko can't download topos, the screen is tiny and the AAA batteries don't last long enough.Anyway, the compass and altimeter features on the GPSMap 76CS worked well too. The memory on this unit is total overkill. I downloaded all the Mapsource topos for the Puget Sound area and a number of topos for the Olympic National Park and adjacent forest from the US Topo 24K CD. That took 5 meg of the unit's 125 meg of memory. Yes, I know this unit is more of a marine unit or car unit so it was my mistake. If a marine application is what you are looking for, I don't think you'll be disappointed. If you want to go hiking, get the eTrex Vista C.
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.
The objective was to be able to hear, and view if possible, the news in the kitchen. Over-the-air reception was impossible and a brick wall precluded cable. I ran a cable from my TiVo to the transmitted and connected the receiver to a small TV. Fantastic picture and sound. I even get TiVO in the kitchen TV. I then tried it using eyeTV hybrid to turn my MacBook into a TV receiver.Angeltrax CATV2400PLUS Wireless Cable TV Kit
this is great product. there are a lot of space. However, it is too big with small person
This book was too long for the story that is being told. The author likes to go into little nitty gritty details that aren't important to the plot or flow of the story. There are parts that are extremely entertaining, but then it slows down and I found myself skimming the pages to get through it.I really like Harriet, though. I wound up getting really wrapped up in her and caring mostly about her more than the other characters.And I was extremely disappointed with the ending. Don't want to give away anything, but for a 600+ pages book, the ending is not satisfying and I felt like I wasted a few days of my life with reading this book and investing time into it.
I ordered a toner cartridge for a HP Laserjet 4L printer. I received the wrong cartridge from the company. They immediately sent out the corrected cartridge and paid for shipping on the incorrect one.The cartridge is great. I've printed about 100 pages so far and no problems.
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.
It's nice, but does not fit my 17" computer. Do they make a 18 "?
Works well with only one small issue.Camera need to be switched off before connecting to the camera.
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!
its very good cable its very sold and it seames like the 100$ cablesbuy it!!
The DUB-H7 is very easy to use. Just plug it in to your PC and you instantly have 7 additional high speed USB ports. I use it with my ipod, printer, digital camera and scanner, and all work perfectly.It's as simple as that... highly recommended!
Some cable have a tendency to insist on staying coiled. This particular cable is much better staying "uncoiled" but is not perfect in that regard. Otherwise, it works well.
After several months, I'm still enjoying the good sound of these earphones. The color is irrelevant. They fit very comfortably in my ears. However, I still don't get how to wear the long cord. Any ideas?
I love this shower radio! It's got great sound quality and reception and the digital tuner makes it very easy to use. The preset buttons are great. I use this radio about 20 minutes a day, and since I bought it in December I have not yet had to change the battery. I highly recommend this shower radio!
This item is bulky and only suitable for someone who wants a charger and transmitter that can be detached.Therefore, it is not the best selection for most buyers
I do not disagree with other reviewers that the color quality is not fantastic, it is grainy, and night vision is concentrated on the center of the screen.However, considering how easy it is to connect and use which I do on a daily basis, and the low cost I would not expect perfection. It does a nice enough job. Just FYI I use this for a baby monitor during naps and all night everyday and night for over a year now without any technical issues
I love my Street Pilot 2720. I work in Law Enforcement. The cruiser that is assigned to me don't have much. Instead of using the bean bag holder I fashion with velcro sticky back tape to my two cars plus my Cruiser. I use it 5 days a week to check on about 10 to 20 houses daily.Plus locating abandon vehicles. I just type in the address and the street pilot does the rest. Before then I have to look in the the street map I haven't missed an address since thanks to street pilot 2720.
One of the many reasons I am a Nikon user is the superior camera flash system. Whether you buy the SP-800, or the SP-600, or splurge on the new SP-900, you will have an excellent camera flash. I have the 800 and the 600 so I can use the Nikon master/slave system. I would get the 800 if you are really serious about flash photography, but the 600 is adequate for most people.
The LaCie external mobile hard drive worked as advertised. Plug it in one of your USB ports and it is ready to download your files for protection against hard-drive failure. I had a mirrored backup (Intel) drive fail on my Dell PC and spent three frustrating weeks on the phone and e-mails with Dell trying to repair it. Gave up and order the LaCie. My work was backed up in less than ten minutes. One especially large video file produced a "can't handle" message, but I solved that with one call to Product Support.
Wish I didn't have to replace it to begin with. Did you know you can search for products by using the item number only?
I selected this keyboard for simple fact it was the smallest or most streamline I could find. I try to reduce clutter as much as possible in my work space so this fits the bill. I never use number pad so I don't miss it. After about a month it is performing well and I have no regrets. I would purchase again if it was stolen or destroyed.
I Just bougth it 4 days ago. And Im very pleased i had searched for mp3 players for a whole month a decided on this one. When i bought it I could believe the sound quality its just great, I loved the Metal EQ it gives it so much power to your songs!!. Not even my sony CD player gives me this sound.I dont know about others but they gave the armband and case free of charge (maybe the guy got confused). if you dont have the armband and case buy them they're worth it, it'll solve the battery problem i read. I can only say two not so good things1. It looks cheap (with the case it looks kooler)2. the earphones are horrible u should buy some new ones.With this size and weight their is no other 256mb Mp3 or at least at this price. The program is easy to handle but u cannot drag files. I havent take it of I have 55 songs most of them more than 6 or 8 minutes long in 128kbps and i coulndt be happier.For all of u who are confused i have somethin to tell u... U wont find something as great as this.
Use filter with Tamron 28mm to 300mm lens on a Canon 20D DSLR body. the filter does what it's supposed to do without the slightest complaint. I consider it a very good filter and the price was excellent.
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.
I checked at Radio Shack for this product and was quoted $119.95. On Amazon it was $34.95. The price is definitely right.
I've used my Lacie d2 BigDisk 500 GB drive for about 6 months now, and have been very pleased. It is very quiet, almost silent. Runs at a good temperature and keeps cool with an alloy case. I haven't had any problems using it with my USB 2.0 connection and Windows XP (service pack 2) as the operating system. Formatted and partitioned it without any problems. It has been a godsend for storing large media files and backing up crucial data for storage off of my network. The drive conveniently shuts down at the same time you shut down the PC. I've read the other reviews and have been surprised at the problems others have had. Then again, I think all hard drives are susceptible to difficulties, especially with heavy use. After many years of extremely heavy-duty computer usage - and after having tried most hard drives under the sun (Maxtor, Western Digital, Seagate), I have to say that this is one of the most impressive products I've used.
This is NOT your answer to multiple devices. Simply, it does not do the job and I wish I hadn't spend the money on it. Poor battery life is its strongest feature. It doesn't handle the multiple tasks it is advertised to do. If you buy this junk, do not put your factory remotes away. What do I really think of it; it belongs in the circular file cabinet. J U N K.
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.
If you have a large collection of mp3s on your computer, this is the right thing for you. I bought this product being kinda skeptical at first but after I pulled it out of the box and set it up (which took like 5 min.) it played music with perfect quality and with no odd pauses! The only thing I have noticed so far is that the remote control does not work too well. Don't get me wrong, it's a handy little feature, but it does not get too good of reception unless your pointing it straight at the rio. Say your trying to enter a song title on the remote (very cool feature) from across the room and the Rio Receiver accidentally misses one of the letters... you have to type it in all over again! Also, sometimes the rio doesn't turn on with the remote. I usually have to go press the power button on the unit to turn it on. The other thing, which I found odd, was when I got it, the rio was smaller than I expected. The pictures make it look real big. Well worth the money!
I just ordered my second KLH 10&quot; sub after using another one for almost a year. I shopped for nearly a month and could not find anything better for the price. I use it in a small room, primarily for home theatre use and it works well. It gets a little flabby if pushed hard but that's to be expected in a speaker in this range. Not the best choice for loud music but decent for the 5.1 soundtracks. Plenty of rumble. I never use mote than 20 watts when listening to music and at that level it is reasonably clean. Hard to beat for price.
I had the Logitech Mx5000, which is supposed to be better and actually it's more expensive. But I think this one is better. Go for it, esp. if you make phone calls using your computer.
I bought this drive direct from Western Digital about 2 months ago. So far, it's running great.It's quiet and fast and perfect for the backups that I use it for. As with all external hard drives, you have to treat them gently and don't bump them around especially when the drive is in use.I expect to get a lot of use out of this drive.Edit February 18, 2010: This drive is STILL IN USE. Wonderful.
Update: on 1/9/2011, my Modem didn't power on any more. I don't know if it was an adapter, or the modem itself (the replacement SB101u adapter didn't work). However, for $30, I got my money's worth. See my new review for theMotorola SURFboard SB5101U DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem - RoHS.***************************Bought this in 2009, used, $30. When Comcast upped the price from $3 to $5, they also continue to up the price in lieu of raising the price of internet (and this Modem is a better model than what they were charging me for - an ambit).It works forever. Installation was tuff, cause the reps kept giving me a hard time over the return of the old one, and the serial number of the new one, but I was eventually credited.Otherwise, perfect for Internet. Save $7 per month, extra franchise fees (they add those for everything you have - each service, each premium channel, each piece of equipment), dump the phone if you have it - and save at least $90 per year.
Not sure which iPod this DOES work with, but I can tell you it doesn't work with my iPod Touch, iPad, or iPhone and therefore, it's useless to me.
Great product. The tone is excellent, adding a sensitive microphone made it even better. Definitely worth the price. It was received very quickly and works very well.
My original review is below. It still stands if you may have some of these hanging around from 2004 or before. Shortly after I wrote this, though, Maxell went to pot. I was throwing away more CD's than I was burning.It became so frustrating that I switched to Fuji. These days, I would say that Fuji All Purpose are the best; hardly ever any malfunctions, and no data loss as of yet. They also seem to work fine in any CD recorder.So, while Maxell used to be great (I used them for cassettes all the time back in the day), they decided at some point to cut corners rather than make a product customers like and can use reliably.At this point, change the five stars to one.________________________________________________________________________For me these have been the best CD's on the market. I basically used this brand because they were the ones I generally used when transferring my albums to cassette. The same quality continues.I personally never liked using Fuji or Sony recording media in the past. TDK wasn't bad with cassettes; however, my record with CD-R's with them has been 25 wasted discs out of a spindle of 50. I have so far used hundreds of the Maxells (this line and their others) and have only had one or two discs I had to discard due to errors.Also, all the ones I made a few years ago still sound great.These are the best CD-R's for both price and performance.
We love our FinePix! We bought it just before our 1st baby was born and she is the most photographed baby ever! The camera is as easy to use as the most simple of 35mm cameras, and the photos that we have shot are excellent, both on the PC and in print.The only complaint is that it can take a little too long for it to be ready to use when we switch it on - mostly because we are trying to snap a baby who stays in the same pose for approximately 2 seconds!
This item does not meet my needs. It does not have an edit/overwrite feature. I tried to use it with no success. Luckily I was able to return the second one that came with my order since it was not opened.
These headphones are the industry standard for headphone monitors in recording studios because they sound like the average person's home stereo. That being said, they have virtually no bass response. I suspect because the average person's home stereo doesn't have much bass response. I would not recommend these headphones for casual listening. If you're looking for headphones for casual in the $100 price range I would recommend the Sennheiser HD280's. They have less fidelity in the higher frequency range than the K240's, but have much better bass response. Also, the HD280's earpads press close to your ears and have excellent noise cancelation. The k240's rest sloppily on your ears and do very little to cancel out outside noise. Some audio professionals use the k240's in mixdown to get an idea of what their mix will sound like on the average person's home stereo, but I say look some where else than the k240s to find out what your mix will sound like.
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.
I used the micro SD in my new cell phone and it worked once but then it got fried or something cause it stopped working. The larger one didn't work at all. Not happy with it at all.
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.
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!!
Being disabled, I had to find something to help with various aspects of post-menopausal fuzz (& more) - the Panasonic Pivoting Head Facial Trimmer is it! A single triple A battery powers this nifty little device, it works quite efficiently just as described & advertised. Comes with extra parts for eyebrows which I may or may not use, plus a handy little brush to clean with before stowing away. I highly recommend this handy product!
After problems with non-original after-market batteries I opted to purchase an original Panasonic battery when the after market batteries gave up the ghost prematurely. Battery is original equipment and works great. Keeps a charge for hours.
The product works as advertized. The adjustment wheel is fine enough that the volume can be tuned in very precisely. The wheel is recessed below the side surface of the body to avoid accidentally adjusting the volume and protect the wheel from damage. The cord is perhaps thinner than I would have expected but should be ok. The body of the device is very light plastic but seems rugged enough. If the product proves to be durable I will change my rating to a 5.... I recently updated the review to a 5 star rating. I have had no issues with this adapter.
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've got this cloth for my ipad but started using it for everything. My eyeglasses, plasma tv, iphone and all. It leaves no reidues and takes no effort to clean.
When I plugged in the clock radio only one half of the LCD display was readable. It would not properly display the time. I sent it back
I was looking specifically for a product that would hold cardboard sleeves with discs inside them, like the kind that videogame and PC demo discs are usually shipped in. For this purpose, these work great. I just fill them up with demo discs, in their cardboard sleeves, and put them inside binders.As for full size jewel cases, I haven't tested that aspect of it.Also, I bought six packs of these, and the manufacturing quality varied. Some sheets were absolutely perfect, whereas others were a bit creased. They work fine, and if I was really anal about it, I could send them back to Amazon as defective for replacements, but they still work fine.
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!
Very nice video monitor color calibrator. Extremely easy to setup and use. It is not 100% perfect, I am printing pictures now that are 99% what I see on the screen now. I would highly recommend for someone who needs to color correct but doesn't want to spend the $250+ for the high end ones.
I upgraded my television and wanted my PS3 to be on one of my HDMI ports instead of the normal AV cables that came with it. This cable came fast and has been working great. Construction quality is pretty nice, this cable feels really sturdy. Nice length if your ps3 is near your TV.
Cable (and the companion mouse cable) allows you to convert your "desktop" computer to a "desk side" computer.You will be amazed (like I was) to discover how big your desk really is!
Scanning used to be a hideous ordeal for me--fire up the scanner software, wait for the scanner to warm up, position and re-position the item to be scanned on a huge flatbed scanner inconveniently out of reach of my desk. This tiny device has changed all that: It works quietly, instantaneously and seamlessly with my Windows XP system. I particularly love the tiny footprint and lack of a power cord. Serious paperless-office freaks should definitely consider this item.
The player has so little memory your lucky to get an hour of music out of it. Memory Cards that fit this cost $50 a piece, too. Don't even think about buying this.
Filter is loose in frame and probably will not affect function. But it is disappointing.
Lasts long time. Quality prints with no streaks. Many prints after low toner message.Easy to replace. Slides into machine with ease.Received quickly in vacuum packaged box.Can recycle empty cartridge to Staples and receive rebate credits...
This is a great massager. The curve of the handle and other adjustments make this the perfect massager for a person to use on their own back and shoulders. If you don't always have someone else available to administer massages, this is perfect for a "do it yourself" session. Don't buy it for the heat, though, because there's not a great deal of that.
Each ear is a world in itself but these sleeves are the ones that work for me with a good balance of isolation and confort (they don't fall off as well). Much better than the black soft rubber thingies that came along with my E500's. But then again, just try for yourself.
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.
I have a large 17.3 inch laptop and got this case to haul it around in. LOVE it!! Works great and has lots of room left over!! Highly recommended!!
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.
The Manfrotto bracket has been in use for several weddings and has proved to be a lightweight, compact bracket able to extend the flash above the camera for improved lighting effects.
This is the camera bag recommended for the small camera I bought.Unfortunately the Camera Bag was way too small. The return policyis not worth the trouble. I guess I'll use this bag for spare change.The GOODIDEAMAN got screwed!
I've had my CZN for over a year and still love it! Works exactly as it should, and even became a valuable tool when I need to move large files between various computers. My only (minor) complaints are: the flimsy battery door (it's not the worst thing in the world if you lose it if it breaks, but I didn't want to tape up my player), the so-so software (not that you actually need to use it of course) and the size (didn't realize how quickly 1gig could fill up, though that's no fault of the player). If this player somehow broke in the end (I've dropped it several times and still good, though I keep it in the included rubber case 24/7), I'd replace it in an instant. This product has made me want to consider other Creative MP3 players as an option for a higher capacity player.
The Monster Cable HTS 200 MKII is a very soild and well built surge protector. From the heavy industrial look of the product to the feel of the switches and plugs, everything is 1st class quality.I am using mine with a Sharp 32" LCD TV and a Comcast HD cable box with AudioQuest AV cables. I route the TV signals through the unit and experienced no lost of channels as another reviewer had with the HTS 1000.I especially like the LED voltage and ampage readouts feature. When I turned on the vacuum cleaner in the same room, I can see the voltage drop from 123 to 118 instantly and yet there is no degradation to the picture quality at all.With all this said, I must honestly confess there is no big noticeable differences in term of picture quality with or without the unit. The grainy look of non-digital channels still give the same grainy look and the digital and HD channels remain the same level of good quality. I think the buyers of this unit or any other high end AV surge protectors should not have false expectation of dramatic viewing improvement but rather think of it as a good solid protection for your AV equipments.Another reason to consider buying HTS 2000 through Amazon is the price. It is cheaper than what they charge for HTS 1000 at CircuitCity or BestBuy.
HDMI connection keeps dropping with diffrent types of playerschanged to differnt cable and all issues are gonewill never buy from this saler again
These are great great great headphones. They have wonderful bass and they fit very convieniently on your ears. they have very good sound! these are the best headphones that you can get under 15 dollars! lol, well i would hightly recommend buying these. youy will be very very happy about your buy when you recieve them! BUY THESE!
If you think your Mp3 player will mach it lets see. I have resently purchased a hip zip and since then I have had not one problem with it. It is so easy to use that even my four year old cousine can use it. The sound is unreal its nearly CD quility. Its heavy than your normal Mp3 player, But since I dont do much running at home that is not a problem. The thing I like about the hip zip is that it never has skiped even when I have droped it a couple of times. I also like how it can fit in the palm of your hand. It is so EASY do get your music on to the disks. In the package they give you it comes with 2 clik disks that have 40mb of memory a piece that is about 40 minutes of music time per disk. The disks are very compact but a little expensive if you buy the four pack...I also like how you can recharge the battery when it wares out. The battery when it is fully charged should run about 12 hours. I personaly think that is a while. The hip zip is perfect for field trips, family vacations and more. I think the price is perfect... at amazon. This product shows the strenghs and quility that Imogea is capable of.
Although I use hearing aids, this product has improved my ability to hear TV programs. It is easy to install, easy to operate, and it is an outstanding product. I highly recommend.
Love the TomTom 720, more features than a similar Garmin and easier to use. Do not buy the bundle, the Bracketron Universal Mount does not work with the Go 720. The device sits at such an angle, that is not viewable!! I will be contacting Amazon about this. They recommended a bundle that does not work together.....
Have owned this model for 4 years; it's basically kick-ass, in terms of print quality, ease of use, and features (scans 35MM negatives, which was a big selling point for me).HOWEVER, the ink does not last very long (colored ink esp.); I have found that if u turn the printer off between uses, the ink does tend to last a lil' bit longer (evaporation from the internal heat of the printer? my best guess). With the cost of ink fairly expensive, it forces u to be real judicial about what u do print.Photo-print quality is kick-ass, btw... ;)
I've had a couple of cheap hubs and had to send them back. This one is outstanding. Win XP accepted it with no issues and all of my USB items worked the first time. This includes iPods, cameras, external HD's (powered from the hub), external DVD burner, click drives and a floppy. My strategy was to save the connectors on my laptop. I have docking station but was still plugging things into the laptop itself regularly. This ended all that and it is totally transparent.
This cable does the job and does it well. I have one for my PS3, Xbox, and SrS hookup and it is just awesome. The gold plating really does make a difference in my honest opinion. The price of the cable to is just outstanding, why pay so much more for a monster cable when you can get this for a fraction of the cost. As for the quality it is very think and nice so you know it will take the wear and tear. I know this is short but I will end it with this, you will not be disappointed in buying this cable.
Bought for my daughter for a charger. Like the fact it wont play to loud. Price was the factor for this purchase. Satisified with this purchase. She likes it too.
I've been using this Cisco.. errr Linksys WirelessG Printserver (ver 1.1)for over 6 months and it's a solid performer. I'm able to share my Canon MP610 with all my XP prof computers & laptops. It does run warm and has decent wireless 2.4 Ghz coverage using WPA or WEP.I recommend it.
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!
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.
I purchased for my Mom because she has extremely limited vision, and needed a way to listen to both standard CDs and MP3 CDs. She states that it has worked for all the new CDs, but frequently has problems with used CDs, or those from the library. It seems that this machine is too sensitive to dust and light scratches on the CDs. Otherwise, it was a pretty good expenditure of money.
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 had one for six months, and bought another one three months ago.Compared to other mice in general, this one is very thin; it's easy to fit into compact spaces, but doesn't feel like a cheap tiny laptop mouse. The magnetic cover is innovative and fun to play with, but one of the three magnets came off after four months (I'm guessing it won't happen if you don't open it a million times per day).Compared to wireless mice, the range is short. If you have a laptop two feet away, it works perfectly, but if it's any further, it gets a little worse. Also, if something is in between the mouse and the receiver (like a book or a keyboard), it works horribly. The batteries of one of my mice lasted over four months. Each mouse has a cord in case you run out of batteries, or if you don't want to deal with the short wireless range.Compared to wired mice, it is average. When wired, it has a regular mini usb cable that connects to the receiver. The cable is not very long, but perfect for a nearby laptop. I often use one of these mice on a desktop, so I bought a cheap mini usb extension cord on ebayOverall, even with some rare range problems, I love this mouse. The design is cool, light, comfortable, and the rubber grip is perfect.
My binoculars were purchased in early September and used sparingly. However, two weeks later floating debris began to appear in lens. In turning the binoculars up and down, you can hear rattling and something loose inside. Will never buy Barska again due to their poor quality control.
Got these as a gift for my hubby and he's really happy with the quality and clarity of these Nikon Action Binoculars. He was worried we'd have to spend a fortune to replace some very old Bushnell ones he'd lost, but he's pleasantly surprised. Says these are better and we're glad we ordered them!
The very first time I docked my ipad, I winced. Within a month I could feel the connector coming apart from the unit. I just hope this thing didn't screw up the connections on my ipod. I'm freshly reminded why I don't normally buy the cheapest thing I can find.
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 is my first digital camera. I dont know why everyone has been giving it such low ratings, I think it a really nice little camera for what I paid to get it.All of the controls are pretty easy to figure out, it takes only about 30 minutes of screwing around to get it.Im able to keep upwards of 700 photos or an hour and a half of video on the thing because Ive got a 1GB SD card though.Batteries will work for a long time if you use better batteries.There are defineately better cameras than this one, but they are higher priced. This is my first camera, and Ive taken alot of really nice photos sofar, and it has not given me trouble once in the months that I have been using it.
Bought two of these cables to connect my Motorola (Comcast) cable box and my PS3 to my Samsung LN-52A650. Worked well for the cable box (1080i), and the PS3 @ 1080i, but I got the dreaded "Mode Not Supported" message from the Samsung when the PS3 sent a 1080p signal. After a Samsung firmware update, the Samsung still wouldn't "See" the PS3 at 1080p. I went down to Target and picked up a Phillips cable (1.3b Cat 2, also)... Now the Samsung connects to the PS3 without issue. I could recommend this cable for 1080i connections, but for the Samsung LN 52A650, I would stay away.
Ive had my camera for over 6 months now, i take it everywhere. its small and light and functional. I just throw it in my bag or pocket and take pictures of everyone and everything. im the resident camera taker of my group of friends.i only wish it had greater optical zoom, becuz who needs digital when u can crop on your computer. all in all...great camera.
I haven't used the battery very long. It is a larger battery than the previous battery making the camera a little heavier, but it worked well with my camera. I can use the old charger that came with the camera and it gives me at least 2 more hours of recording time. The price was great considering the fact that a two hour battery was going to cost me more than this 4-6 hour battery. I am happy with the purchase so far. I did not want to spend much for the battery replacement, since video is moving to HD.
The mount on this thing is a little different from what Im used to a it has curled lips to lock it firmly in place which is nice. But it definitely takes a little getting used to but is very secure once you get the hang of taking it on and off properly.
I am so happy with my Harmony 520, which relegated ALL my other remotes to a drawer, that I purchased this as gift for my daughter to do the same for her other remotes.
Fifteen minutes after I opened the box, the cable it came with is plugged into my TX and the cradle is in a drawer. With the cradle, I had to take the TX out of the flipover leather case I bought for it, which is a struggle. Luckily, the cable works without the cradle so the purchase wasn't a complete waste. If I'd paid list price for it, I'd have definitely returned it.
Worth the cost. I used this cable to carry audio from flat screen to surround sound system. very good product. works like acharm between the sets.
I've had the Epson CX4600 for about 6 months now, and up until a month ago it worked fine. Little slow, uses ink almost faster than I can buy new cartridges, but overall a decent all-in-one. Then, I started getting the dreaded blank pages I've read about; cleaning the nozzles does nothing and uses a ridiculous amount of ink. When I contacted customer service, they told me to clean the nozzles (after I had informed them that I already DID and nothing happened) because sometimes it takes a few times... well, do that and your ink levels will be depleted by about a third and the printer still doesn't work. I wish I would have read reviews of this product before I bought it; I definitely would not have gotten it. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of one is the cheap price and the fact that the scanner/copier works well (that is, when the printer is working).
I have theManfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs (Black)and theManfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N)and this works better than theHAKUBA USA INC PSTC100 Tripod Casewhich I reviewed earlier. Plenty of room for both my tripod and the monopod that I plan to buy later. High quality and great storage.
I bought this battery to use as a replacement for the original (as my Canon SD750 notifies you the battery is low when you only have like 5 shots left) so far I've been rotating between the batteries and I'm unable to distinguish which one is currently in the camera.Also it is very cheap, would certainly buy again.
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.
Stupid product. Played nicely for some time, then stopped recognizing DVDs and CD-RWs altogether (No Disc message). Now only plays CD-Rs. Turns out to be a common problem with units sold before Jan 2006. Don't buy this poor quality product
The price for the case and battery was good as most retail places charge even more for just the battery. The camera case is a nice size and allows for all the power cables and a/v cables and a few other things to all fit in the case.
I ordered 2 of these lamps because there were 3 reviews that were all very positive. No one who has seen this lamp could honetly say that it doesn't look cheap. It's very short for a floor lamp. I can see down into the lamp when I stand up. They looked so bad that I threw them out.
This item was ordered specifically for our grand daughters unit but the wrong adapter was mailed to us. This was a disappointment to her, waste of money for us, and a discouragement for any thought of future orders.
There are plenty of reviews, so I'll cut to my personal two cents.Overall, I like the remote; it mostly does what it says in that I am now able to control a TV, AV Receiver, DirecTV box, an Xbox 360, and Windows Media Center with one remote. The only disspointment was finding that the light/overhead fan in my room uses some sort of RF that this remote does not support.However, this little remote just seems a little cheap in my hands. It is lighter than it appears (a good thing? idunno), and the buttons feel a little cheap. Also, it takes a little getting used to; I mean, I have been able to do about 95% of all things that I need a remote for, but it does take a little trial and error to figure things out.Currently the MSRP is something like $250, but the Amazon price is half this at about $120-something. At this price, I personally like the features of the color display, rechargeable batteries, and the sleeker design. However, if this price changes back to the $200-something, then I'd personally recommend you look at one of the other Harmony remotes that also support 15 devices that are listed sub-$100 (ie the Xbox version or the 550, but not the 510) as I believe these have all the other same features as the 880.
So my Rio MP3 player died, and my old Sony Discman was starting to skip on lots of CDs (that played fine with other players). Time to replace it with a new Discman... that is, until I found this little electronic marvel.Sony's got a real winner with this player. I listen to music a lot while working, and I'm always having to haul CDs to work. Now I'm going to just make personal mini-discs of my CDs and carry those around.Lots of other reviews have covered all the cool features and complaints about this unit. The obvious pros (to me) are: the 56 hour playback on one AA battery, the ability to fit hours of music on one little minidisc, even editing minidiscs with the player itself. Very cool.The OpenMG software *is* confusing until you get used to it, but I found it to be very flexible, and filled with little touches that make things go faster. One in particular is that when ripping a CD to ATRAC3 format (the MD-specific format) and copying to minidiscs in one shot, OpenMG will multitask and copy completed tracks while it's ripping away... very nice, Sony!However, OpenMG takes FOREVER to install and actually runs about 10 different installers behind-the-scenes. If you are running Norton Systemworks (or some other package that monitors installs), you are going to see a lot of warnings about installers starting.Several other people have mentioned (and complained about) the SDMI locks the software uses. This basically limits you to making 3 copies of any song you have. You can gain back the copy by "checking it back in" to OpenMG (essentially erasing it from the MD). I understand about the need to prevent piracy, but this one feature is what keeps me from giving the unit 5 stars. I bought the music, and I should be able to make personal copies, not deal with some check-in/check-out process.Otherwise, this unit rocks... definitely recommended!
What can I say? Logitech has never disappointed me before, and they didn't start when I purchased this mouse. It's the perfect notebook mouse for someone constantly having to pack their stuff away. The USB stick that plugs into your computer nicely stows away in the back of the mouse which is in my opinion the single best featur of this mouse. The scroll wheel moves effortlessly and provides seamless operation. No complaints here!
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.
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.
This is a story that should be read by all daughters. So often we assume that the woman who bore us and raised us is a one dementional caretaker. This piece of fiction forces us to see our mothers as people....women who have lives above and beyond simple maternity and childrearing. I enjoyed this book so very much.
Computer would not boot up with ram installed. After testing, it was found that one of the sitcks were defective.
I got my green mini through cingular rewards. I work for Cingular and get points for sales, etc. The mini was 9,196 points. Well worth it. Some people have said their's locked up on them. Mine has been great. It's one of the few things i've gotten in recent years that wasn't made shoddy and just a piece of junk. The finish looks really nice, the belt clip holds it very sturdy, it's so easy to use, and it sounds great. I've bought a couple different headsets for them and found the sony pair the best (I have no idea what model they are. They just sound great.) I've put 716 songs on it so far (about 60 cds) and sometimes wish I had more room. I have over 2000 cds. But then i'd just be loading it up and not listening to most of the stuff on it. With only 4 gigs of space, it gives me plenty of music but makes me erase some stuff every now and then to put something new on it. It's not annoying in the least simply cuz I love to play with the thing.Some advice for anyone just getting the mini: If you start to import a cd, sometimes you'll get a very irritating click at the beginning of track one. I've noticed if you just play the cd for about 2 seconds BEFORE you import a song, it won't put the click. I'm guessing it's because the disk is already spinning at full speed when you begin importing, rather than it having to spin it and then begin. It's worked perfectly for me so far.Anyway, I love this thing and constantly recommend it to all my friends. I'm definately getting another one (pink) for my fiance.
I had a TV with one set of inputs and wanted to connect a VCR a Dish network reciver and a Panasonic RV30 DVD. I tried connecting through the VCR but Macrovision copy protection messed up my DVD output as it passed through the VCR. This switch solved all my problems... Now I get a beautiful picture from my DVD player without having to continually switch cables.
Tiffen has long been a name known for quality filters. Of the lower-priced filters, they are probably the best.
This is a nice monitor and a welcome companion to my 17" iMac Core Duo.One caveat: you need an additional Mini-DVI-to-DVI adapter (APPLE M9321G) for this particular computer and monitor combination. Yes, the monitor comes with a DVI cable -- it just needs an additional adapter. Additionally, it makes a difference if you have an Intel vs. G5 iMac: The G5 iMacs use a different adapter, but the packaging hasn't been updated to reflect the difference, and not all Apple store personnel are clear on the difference, either, so check the exact part number and save yourself a return.All that said, this is a nice monitor. It's brighter by a little than the built-in LCD on the my Intel iMac. It looks good and handles games (World of Warcraft, Unreal Tournament 2004) without any visual glitches. I'm using it as my primary display, with the iMac's built-in display as my secondary desktop.One star off because there's a little bit of trouble with color fidelity around the edges due to uneven backlighting. Not bad if you're using this for simple stuff ... it'd probably distract if you were doing a lot of color-sensitive design work.
I've just got this player last friday. I must say that I was quite happy with the way it sounds but, after just five days of very light use (I hardly played more than 15 CDs since friday) it's already refusing to work properly! It just wont play discs that my 15 year old Sony CD-player had no trouble playing!I read some alarming reviews about the former version of this model but I was confident that the mechanical bugs described in those reviews had been fixed on this newer version! Apparently I was wrong!!!Last night I wrote a review about the wonders of the Harman Kardon receiver (HK-3480) that I bought along this CD-player. I guess that Harman Kardon still has a lot of homework to do with their CD-players!I'll ask for my money back and will start looking again for a decent CD-player!!!
Had this ipod speaker for a year and the sound quality meets my high standards for my bedroom since my living room stereo is a $2000 system. I was delighted by the deep bass coming from a small portable system and I am convinced that most people will enjoy listening to it.The biggest drawbacks are that it does not have a remote; it does not have a handle; and it is relatvely big and heavy. However, I later purchased the highly rated logitech mm50 system which has a remote and is easier to carry. The bass from the Logitech mm50 is lacking the punch of the Altex Lansing IM9. Buyers should be aware that, generally, the smaller the system, the smaller the bass output.I really enjoy listening to the IM9 and I only use the logitech mm50 when I need ultra portability. In my opinion, the IM9 sound equal to the $300 Bose Sound Dock so the IM9 represents a very good value for your money. The IM9 is also equal to a $200 stereo shelf system but remember there is no remote. If I had a choice between better sound and a remote, I would choose the better sound...and the IM9 delivers the better sound.
First, my disclaimers: I am not using this for exercise nor while active, so bouncing is not an issue for me. Also, I am not an audiophile, but I do get very annoyed by buzzing, crackling, echoing, or a channel that goes in and out (all of which my Apple iPhone earbuds were always doing).Second, what surprised me: When my Arriva package arrived, I was surprised by several things that I had not read online anywhere, even though I scoured all the reviews. I expected that this was going to have a stiff wire inside which you could mold to your head, but it is not. It's more like a rubbery molded thing, which wiggles like jello when you shake it. You can't just quickly bend this thing into shape, but rather you have to exaggerate each bend to get it to do what you want. It's not hard at all, but it's just not what I expected.Another thing that surprised me was the instructions. I got the impression that this was a small company, so I thought everything would be done with pride, but the instructions are very poorly written. One of the sentences says,"Make sure the earbuds are pointing in your ears as if pointing forward or back they will pop out when wearing."Huh?What they are trying to say is, "point the earbuds forward toward your face so that they won't pop out of your ears." Also, they talk a lot about "sinusoidal bends," whatever that means.All this being said, I personally found that all the attention focused around the custom fit of these units is completely unwarranted. I found that no matter how they are shaped, they work just fine. Most of the focus should be around getting the buds in your ears, facing forward toward your face. If you do that, then the thing will go over your ears and flop around the back of your head and it will work just fine. In fact, somehow, even if the buds are only partly in your ears, they will stay there just fine and the whole unit works well.So the last surprise to me is, why all the bad reviews? I think this thing is AWESOME!!! The sound is INFINITELY better than my iPhone earbuds, the fit is beautiful in my ears, the length of cord is perfect so that I can weave it down my back, through my back pants loop, then forward to hold my iPod in my pocket or clip it on my pants for easy access. I also love it that the plug has a 90 degree bend so that when I am double-clicking on my iPod constantly to start and stop the audio, it gives me the best leverage without compromising the earbud wiring. And lastly, I'm thrilled with the fit of the audio plug into the iPod unit. Where my iPhone earbuds had to be fiddled with to get it just right, this one has a nice tight fit and does not need to be fussed with at all. The sound is probably much better due to the audio being fed deeper into your ear, and it sounds very clear and clean.Personally, for me, there were a lot of surprises and not very good information available about this unit. I think I've outlined everything so that any other new user can be better informed. I personally think that, if you are not going to be very active with these earbuds, they are a perfect solution for a "hidden" style of earbuds.My only issue is that I wear these things all day every day, and my ears do ache after a while; but I think my ears will adapt fairly quickly to that; or maybe I will fiddle with the fit some more.I hope this helps someone!
Set up on Win XP machine for a novice user. Scanner works great and the software is very intuitive. I trained the user in a matter of minutes. She likes it and is using it effectively.Only complaint: Scanner often pulls the pages sideways.
The casing was great and took very clear photos. The only complaint I have is that it's really big and bulky and can be a nuisance to swim with. Other than that, it's a good purchase.
I want to buy a camera for my kids without spending a fortune on films. Digital Camera is ideal for them to learn how to write their travel journal by taking pictures. The price drop is most timely and the free 32 MB memory card adds further to the already great buy.The graphics are excellent. The imaging software is so easy to operate that my 10-year old has no problem downloading pictures from the camera. Although the driver is not updated in the package, it can be easily downloaded...for my Window XP computer.
I purchased this based on the previous reviews, and needless to say, they were very accurate! I recently purchased the XM Edge radio and tried to use the dash mount and AC vent mounts that came in the box, but they did not fit ell, and the stickiness from the dash mount didnt last long in the sun. I bought the 8" mount because the bottom of my windshield is a bit deeper than most vehicles. Very impressed with the quality. Looks great and would highly recommend it.
I bought this radio on 12/13/07. I tried it when I received it & it worked OK. I took it camping (pop-up) & when I needed to get a weather report (9/2/08), the weather band was completely non-functional !!!! Of course, we had heavy rain & thunderstorms that night !What good is a so-called emergency radio that doesn't work the 1st time you need it ?I'm glad I bought the AC adapter because 15 minutes of cranking gave about 1 minute of radio use !I wasted $50 on a piece of electronic junk ! I hope I can buy something else that is dependable & actually works when you need it !I also never received the cell phone adapters from Eton after sending them the request card !Don't buy this item !
I bought it in December and it died the following October. It powers up but does not respond anymore. the disk is very hard to remove. A lot of time, it shuts down by itself. The Infrared remote has very limited range and it pretty needs a direct path to the machine's infrared receiver.
I just love this handspring visor it is so great. One good thing about it is that it does not have rechargeable battries so if you need power you can find battries anywhere and you do not have to recharge it. You can find lots of programs for it on the net and just about do anything with it. I think this is one of the best inventions of all time other than the wheel. Also the 8MB of ram is a lot I am having a hard time filling it up. You can put a lot of stuff on it. I use it alot when I am at my computer because I am writing down web address on it I used to have alot of paper on my desk but now I dont thanks to my Handspring Visor Deluxe.
I have been wanting to get a compact USB powered LED light for some time but the products I have seen were all a little to blue for my liking for blue is a color that as one gets older becomes more difficult for your eyes to focus. Hence, I was in search of a nice "white" LED light (see photo) and have found it.If you are a road warrior sitting on the redeye flight and not wanting to be anti social by turning on your overhead light, then this small LED light is the solution. If you like to work at night and do not want to use that hot overhead or desk light in the summer to light your keyboard or note pad, then this temperature cool solution is a MUST HAVE.The metal goose neck is nice and stays in place when flexed into position (see photo). I really dislike metal goose necks that sage after positioning and this neck behaves well by saying put after placement. If you have a loose fitting or worn USB port, you may want to lean the light forward some to counter balance the weight of the neck.When coiled flat, the LED light is easy to pack and takes up very little space in the brief case.As a side note, this light does not project over a large area for to do so would cause the light intensity to drop rapidly and require a more power hungry LED. I estimate the usable projected light cone to be a solid angle of ~25-30 degrees (see photo).Additional Comments: I purchased this LED light for $5.00 (Summer 2009) shipping included. At the current asking price of $1.50 plus $2.99 shipping (Jun 2010), I feel this item has an even better "price to value" ratio.
Definitely DisappointedThe main purpose of buying this product was to use it on the road, howeverIt does not work (bum) with an external antenna. Any other tv does, its really disappointing.
I recently bought this external hard drive and I have to say, it's doing a great job. Easy to install,immediately recognized by my Imac G5. It's sleek, silent, and very efficient. Love it.
Love the download capability, worked with everything I had, with no problems. Its good to know if I buy a new component that didn't exist when I bought the harmony, it will work. Don't buy a non-upgradable universal, its not worth it...Limitations are with buttons that toggle i.e. on/off. And its not really the harmonies fault, if the manufacturers of remotes had separate codes for on and off, etc, the harmony would be perfect. For example if you manually power off the TV the harmony thinks the TV is on, and can get confused, but even then, the help button is awesome, just answer the questions as to what is wrong and in idiot proof fashion (assuming you answer the questions correctly) it gets you back on track, love it!
These are very high quality HDMI cables. I use them for my Play Station 3 and my DVR Set Up Box. For the price, you just can't go wrong!!!
very nice sleek little thing. I use it everywhere, it holds a lot of information. The only thing i wish it came with was a string.
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!
As stated before, this is not as described. It is only a card reader, period. Works OK, but not as slick as some others and the cord length can be an issue.
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!
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.
Do not purchase. Did not fit by a micrometer, literally. Although the pin and speed matched along with my model being listed as a "match" it did not fit.*Update 05/21/2012*Company Tech for Less has performed the ultimate customer service response that many should follow. They have provided immediate satisfaction for an item that was unsatisfactory to their customer.For this action, I have raised the rate from 1 star to 4 as I am very appreciative of great customer service when I see it.
I have been a hi-fi afficionado for almost a half-century since the early days when AR speakers were truly boutique, revolutionary designs costing the equivalent of several thousand dollars (adjusted for inflation).I bought this stereo soon after it came out a few years ago. Frankly, I bought it for the amazing industrial design. Since it was so beautiful, I was willing to be more lenient with its sound quality.What a completely positive surprise it was when I got it home and set it up! Given its compact size and approx. $500 price tag, the sound quality is superb across a broad range of music, from classical to rock! It can be adjusted for flat reproduction (eg. for violin concertos) to a brighter feel (eg. for jazz vocals) to fit a wide range of music and tastes.The FS-SD1000 can easily fill a large living room with excellent quality, lush sound. (Of course, if you want floor shaking, building vibrating, stadium type volume, just get a couple of 5 foot high JBL club speakers...you have no business with compact systems).We were so happy with the system that a year later, we bought another one for the office. This particular JVC is one of the classic products that should one day reside in a Museum of Modern Art collection as an outstanding example of great design combined with fabulous functionality.
This is the second time i have ordered these cables , once last year and once this year . They work very well producing great picture quality for my playstation 3 and hd cable boxes. I have no complaints and for the price you cant go wrong . I stopped by two local stores and the cheapest i could find was $30 . I also have another brand hd cable a friend gave me for free and you can really tell the difference in quality vs. these. I say for the price you cant go wrong and its worth a try for anyone in the hd game.
This is my first DVD player, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. I'm running this through a pretty old Kenwood receiver that does not support the 5.1 channel output or S-video hookups. Nevertheless, the sound (on my Bose acoustimass speakers) and picture are pretty incredible. I haven't really had a chance yet to test all the intricacies of this system, but I have a feeling I won't be disappointed.However, on the CD side, I am not able to play &quot;burned&quot; cd's that I have made. Regular store bought CD's come through fine, but as soon as I throw in a mix I have made myself from Easy CD Creator, etc., it says that the disc type is ineligible. Needless to say I'm a little frustrated knowing that I have to keep my old Kenwood CD player hooked up so that I can keep playing these discs. I'm not sure if all DVD players experience this shortcoming, but for me it's keeping away that fifth star.
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.
I try to NOT give it all 5 stars... but there isn't really anything I can complain about... it's a freaking HDMI cable that cost literately fraction of what you would have pay in local stores... looks just like any other HDMI cable, plugs in just fine, video/audio comes out just fine... Video quality is "just fine" too... so... I'll buy this again in a heart beat.
Well, they fit, but they don't click in like the originals did so they are loose in the holder. Looking at them I can't see the difference but these just don't lock in.
The shipment of this product was on time and the product was excellent. There is room not only for the camera, but for the attachments, and other various things we feel like taking along with us. When I opened the package, I was disappointed to find that one of the front clips was broken. I called customer service the next day and they were extremely friendly and helpful, and I had a replacement clip within a few days. I would recommend this product looking for a good-quality bag with lots of room!
I've owned a pair of these for close to two years now and they are still going strong. They originally were for my wife to exercise with, but they don't really work well for that. Like others have said they will fall out if running, there is no adjustment for the behind the ear piece. It would be nice if it was bendable to actually grip your ear, but they are comfortable as they are. Now they are mostly used by me when doing yard work and around the house. I'm not sure how people are destroying them in a few months, I'm pretty rough on them. Plus I'm around a decent amount of solvents and chemicals, so that doesn't seem to be a factor...I don't have a lot to compare the sound to. So for this I'm going to compare them to a pair of Koss KTXPRO1 headphones, which I think are damn good. Like some have said bass can be lacking. It is paramount that you insert them fully into your ear canal, and make sure they are sealed well. The bass isn't as low as the Koss, but it's clear and there is a good amount of it. The midrange is clear, while the highs are a little lacking and not super clear. Spatially they do a good job considering they are an in the ear design. Midbass is probably the area they most lack in compared to the Koss. Things simply aren't as "boomy", and that's not bad, it's just different. Over all I think they sound pretty good. Not the greatest, but better then what I hear a lot of people using.The two real drawbacks are the fact they don't stay in your ear well if you are moving around a lot and I can only listen to them for a couple of hours at a time. Perhaps it is just me, but after an hour or two my ears almost seem to sweat inside, which makes them itch. Obviously your mileage my vary with that problem, but it's just something I wanted to point out. If I had to do over again I'm not 100% sure I wouldn't look around at what else is in a similar price range, they aren't bad, but they aren't perfect either.
Installed a pair of these for my project car, 89 Honda CRX. They fit perfectly for the rear. Combined with the low profile version for the front and an Alpine deck, the sound quality is "Sweet." Although the acoustics in my CRX aren't the greatest, I also installed a small 8" sub-woofer to help boost bass tones.
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 too was influenced by this cheap hdmi wire. As soon as I got it, I hooked it to my PS3 and I hear the PS3 sound when it comes on. Sharp picture and the system automatically detects the wire. So far so good as I thought. But when I put in a game....I hear NOTHING. At all. I tried different ports and nothing. Anyone who wants to purchase a cheap HDMI wire, AVOID THIS ONE AT ALL COST!
I use this to reduce the vibration input when using slow film and not wanting to use the self timer. Works great on my Nikon N80 and my antiquated D100. Smooth actuation and people think you know what you are doing when you have gadgets that they don't. :)
I don't know that this flash drive is any better than the others, but the price sure is right. Lots of storage for the buck. I bought a flash drive when they first came out and tossed my disks (which Macs had done anyhow). I've never lost files on a flash drive and they make great backup and movable media. Oh yeah, that first flash was 512 MB and cost about 20 x more.
It does not always eject well with U3 installed. I have removed it and it is working well. Also I do not like how the light will sometimes stay on after ejection. Other than that it is a great product. Very durable and plenty of space.
Based on the overwhelming positive reviews on this site I purchased the FLIP Video. I got it home and right out of the box the FLIP Video itself worked great. However, once I connected the device to my laptop (fairly new Dell PC running Windows XP) the software would not work with my computer as advertised. I tried everything I could think of for over a half hour and it still would not work. I ended up just taking it back to the store for a refund. In this case it really was too good to be true.
This was a great price at $1.52 compared to retail stores. Shipping was speedy, actually faster than promised.
This is my first time ordering from Amazon.com and I am so thankful for this site. The prices are absolutely amazing. I will definitely be shopping on this site alot more. Thank you so much. My order came within two days and I am thrilled. Judy Dietz
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.
They looked nice and were fairly comfy... but came apart after just a few times of use! Don't expect good sound either, it's just not loud enough, don't let the volume control fool you, it's worthless. If you're looking for soft, earphones to wear while you workout, these are NOT what you need. They are comfortable but the rubber or silicone coating over the earbud piece that goes inside the ear can come off and get stuck in your ear! NOT NICE at all, especially if you give a pair to your kids. The rubber part literally came off and I tilted my ear and it fell out of there. Do yourself a favor, do your kids an even bigger one, do not buy these!
I have been very satisfied with the ease and performance of this basic wireless system--enough to have expanded my system with two additional transmitter/amplifiers. The only drawbacks are that the more far-flung transmitters occasionally cut out, which can be annoying to listeners, and the sound quality of the base unit and remote speaker is not terribly high, particularly at higher volume. But in general, it enables users to put decent sound where they want it without any real technical challenges.
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.
This item was a poor fit for me. The microphone always seemed to touch my face no matter how I adjusted it. On the plus side, the in-line controls are easy to operate. I ended up returning the product.
Absolutely terrible. It kills me that Tartt could have strayed so far to the back of the freezer to pull this one out, knock off the ice and stick it in the microwave.As I read this absolutely boring book, it reminded me far too well the feeling of pain one gets after eating a freezer-burned burrito. The torture of acid reflux as it creeps up your throat, causing excrutiating pain in both your chest and back.Unfortunately for me -- however bad this book is, much like the fact that I will eat another burrito, I'll probably buy another Tartt.
My 91 yr old grandpa can see the keys. Very nice, He doesn't have to use his magnifying glass to see the keys!
wrt54g uses broadcom chip buffalos wl-routers use brodcom chipand i think netgear also uses them too.it goes with broadcom chipset based wl-routers very well.other then that...you need a fast main board and cpu equipedpc/laptop .with my inspiron/3ghz-p4(512cache) it went upt to24.5megabits /sec none -compressed data donload.but when the laptop was running on battery(1.59ghz)it went down to 23.5 megabits/sec...never came up.and with my sister's p3 1.2ghz vaio ? slower...but if you have the right pc /laptop ((fast)) go for it.but if you dont have super fast pc . well ..at least it's stable.i give 4stars because its a little too pricy.
These are big, no hassle, screw down terminals that can handle a pretty big wire. I'm using them on a sub woofer enclosure and couldn't be happier. They're plenty sturdy and get the job done without any hassle.
If you're looking for an inexpensive color inkjet printer with a flatbed scanner, this is a great printer for the price. Notice I do not say cheap, because this printer is a great performer, not mediocre in any way. The other similar printer that Amazon sells, is at last check, 2 1/2 times the cost of this printer.It has drawbacks, but then again if we had the money and desk space we would all buy a $7,000 Tektronix (now Xerox) Phaser color laser printer with a $3,000 scanner. Seen for what it is, no one can come close to this printer on features and price, with better than adequate performance. Yes, print quality is a little worse than the competition, and it is painfully slow if you need to make many color copies. It should also be noted that the scanning unit produces much better quality scans than scanners found for under $50 after rebate. The colors when performing a color copy are true straight out of the box, and even if they weren't, this printer and many different ones like it can always be calibrated manually. You CAN make a B&amp;W copy of a color page, speeding up copy speed dramatically and saving you money (The competition has a review that says you can't do that on theirs).For the price of the competition you can get a great $300 PHOTO inkjet printer with a mid-range $200 scanner, and THAT will knock the socks off that other printer.With this printer you get a lot more than you expect for the price. This printer is a GREAT VALUE!
I got 2 of these 2 years ago and they have been working fine ever since. I've since used them for my polaroid TV with my laptops, PS3, and DVD players. It's worked flawlessly everytime and is still going strong :) I don't understand why people will go blow $20 or more on a similar cable when this one works so well!
If any Nikon owner does not own this lens, they are being foolish! Can't beat the image quality and Bokeh for triple the price. I own the 24-70 and the 85mm f 1.4. Almost as sharp as both of these lens. For the MONEY, just get one. I believe this is a great video lens on a D90/D300s. Once you start playing with it, you will be surprised how often you will throw it on the body!
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.
It is so expensive to buy an HDMI cord in the store ($30) and this one works just as well.
I bought the cheapest HDMI cable I could find in a store prior to this one and it was still 30 dollars at Walmart of all places. I can tell absolutely no difference between this one which I got for around 3 dollars and the 30 dollar gold plated one from Walmart and I doubt anyone else could either. I think the 30-50 dollar HDMI cables all the electronics stores and everyone else are selling are probably the biggest scam going on today and no one is really noticing because they don't know anything about them and it is not of the magnitude of a con-artist used car salesman.NEVER, never, spend more than 3-5 dollars on an HDMI cable again. I regret that I ever did. Tell all your friends! We need to end this scam.
I bought my dad two pair because he never takes them off his head so while one is charging he wears the other one. This item was shipped to us fast and at a great price. Thank you!
video cut in and out. not to surprising for a 6 dollar cable. Going to return it for a new one.
For contemporary jazz my Cornwall 3's seem to be a perfect fit. The bass response is exceptional(10/10) and just what the doctor ordered when belting out Stanley Clarke,John Patitucci,Jacco,or Marcus Miller. The mid driver was a bit hot for my taste but perfect for rock music (9/10). I have mastered the mid drivers sound by recording my tracks in adobe audition with a slight mid-range cut. Treble is also great (9/10). One must keep in mind that these are 102 db /SPL extremely efficient horn drivers. If placed in a small listening enviroment and used incorrectly you could possibly damage your hearing (102db/spl)so be very careful with how you manage your system volume. You must consider the type source material played,amp and preamp. These are factors that have a lot to do with the type sound a speaker will produce, along with the actual speaker design/quality, so if you plan to purchase these for home use (Audiophile listening ) I would reccomend a tube amp/preamp or both. I switched to tube equipment to acheive the sound I desired , and that change gave the high efficiency horns and bass driver a very warm sound not harsh like some solid state gear. I will more than likely never get rid of these speakers because they are so versatile,efficient and have great presence and soundstage.
I own several LaCie Hard Disk drives and have never had a problem with them. I sympathize with the other reviewer who is angry (understandably) over having his disk die on him (I had a HD die on me too, but it wasn't a LaCie), however for him to say that this product is terrible because he was the one unlucky guy this happened to and saying this company won't last is ridiculous. LaCie has been around for decades already!! So they have already lasted! I am running my Mac G4 computer from a start up disk now that is a LaCie and it has been performing perfectly for me for some time now. Don't believe that their products are bad just because the guy who wrote a review before me happened to be the one in a million who gets hit by lightning. 'nuf said.
works great! my shows and movies are so much easier to watch in hd on my tv so this is super convientent.
The printing quality left dark vertical streaks that I could not adjust through the printer. I cleaned the printer according to the manufacturer's instructions and still no luck. I'm going back to Brother's cartridge.
I ordered this Ink jet cartridge from Amazon because of Amazon's outstanding reputation. What a disappointment! This is the worst cartridge that I have ever purchased. Copies are worse than copies from the cartridge I replaced. This cartridge produces "copies with a dark film across the entire page making it impossible to read. I plan to contact Amazon for a refund.
I've never heard clarity and range of highs and lows in any earbud headphones like these Sony MDr-EX81LPs.And its wrap-around-the-ear design means it never falls out, including during my most aggressive work-outs at the gym. And isn't it great to block out at least 80% of the ambient sound in that gym!So although I haven't listened to every ear-bud out there...I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a better sound in such a small package...especially at this price.
These speakers were a purchase made after a lot of research. I didn't want to spend thousands of dollars but I wanted good sound also. These are a perfect match. I found the low end lacking - of course, but with a little low end added and a sub-woofer they sound great!!I saw the reviews that said they were not good or sounded bad. I found they had great stereo imaging and the ability to handle some power was really great. They sounded good loud and were clear, crisp and with the sub added they are perfect for home theater. I bought 4 pair for my 7.1 surround sound system. Very Nice!!!
This product is not compatable with Windows Vista. This was not made clear before purchase. I would feel that if it was not compatable with such a well used product it should have compatability on the ordering information.
I bought mine a month ago, and love this set. The picture is crisp and clear on my cable system. The sound is clear with surprisingly pretty good tonal quailty. Plus it is plenty loud enough to fill my room with sound, with more volume adjustment to spare. Styling is sleek, and futuristic. I use my set primarily to watch cable tv in the bedroom, and dvd movies. I believe this HDTV is one of the best performers in it's price range. It has many nice features that you will like that many of the other brands do not seem to offer.My dislikes which are quite minor, and opinionated are:1)The remote control could be layed out in a more ergonomic friendlier way.2)The optional channel selection menu that you can view on the screen should retain the channel id's rather than just the number representation for easier identification.3)The size of the presently viewing information screen could be larger for us middle aged people. ("Hated to amit to this!").My bottom line critque: This HDTV was better than what I had expected, and I would have no problem recommending it to a friend.
Great addition to the lowepro bags. Shoot and stay hydrated. What more do you need. Attaches Firmly! Fell skiing with this at speed and did not spill a drop.
I have owned this tester for about 1 year now, and it has performed flawlessly on both my rechargeable (1.2 volt) and non-rechargeable (1.5 volt) AA & AAA batteries. I cannot think of anything negative to say about this product, so I gave it a perfect 5 star rating, and highly recommend it.* Requires NO separate battery to install for it to work, (can sit in a drawer for 10 years and still be ready to give accurate readings).* Solid-state construction, (no moving parts to wear down or break like other sensitive spring-loaded needle testers).* Long-lasting LED lights, (will easily last you a lifetime before they burn-out).* Small enough to fit inside a digital camera case, (to test all those rechargeable AA's).* Makes a great gift that virtually *everyone* can use.P.S. On a somewhat related note, if your looking for rechargeable AA's, check-out the 4.5-star "Sanyo Eneloop" batteries with 1,000+ reviews. They are currently the best rechargeables you can buy, and will hold their charge longer than any other rechargeable currently on the market. Or for 25% more power, look into the newer, more powerful "Eneloop XX". (The normal Eneloop's are white, and the more powerful XX ones are black).UPDATE: Febuary/2012. It has been over 4 years now since my purchase, and the tester has worked flawlessly with absolutely no problems. BTW, if you looking for a premium/top-of-the-line AA/AAA battery charger, I humbly recommend you check-out the 4.5-star "La Crosse BC-700" (with 400+ reviews). I've had it for over a year now and it works great! A bit pricey, but it's the best out there, and cutting-edge technology doesn't come cheap. Simply put, nothing will top-off a battery better, and it will not overcharge your batteries like cheaper charges will.
It is small and easy to use. I used the cable to connect with my computer and there is no cable's necessary. Nice. I don't have to install any program and use it everywhere.
Cable is high quality and works as advertised. Only complaint is color and wish a different color could be selected.
Just received the antenna, and I'm disappointed in the poor performance. No improvement at all. On the other hand, I installed the range extender. A little difficulty in the installation, but it works like a charm. Buy the range extender; forget the antenna.
These plugs are slightly too wide. I tried them on several computers and found that they can't be fully inserted in about half of them, and on the other half they do seat but it's a *very* tight fit. They are also too wide to fit into the ports on a Netgear GS108 switch. Unless you want to spend time filing your connectors down, you don't want these.
It was nice and sturdy and thick, Ive had other cables like this but this one seemed to be of GREAT quality, and the price was so cheap it was basically a steal.
I ordered 2 of this item, All I can say : it should not be for sale ! it is a peice of junk and made of very cheep materials. On item was not working at all, the other came with a factory defect in the mic. I threw both of them in the recycle pin.Don't even think of ordering it.
I am only giving this 3 stars for the typing because I am older and it is hard to strike the keys comfortably. I tried using it for a whole day. the tips of my fingers were so sore and i thought i was striking the keys and found i had missed a bunch of letters. So for my desktop no. But for the laptop... this is perfect. it gives me a little larger keyboard to work with and fits right over the base of my laptop. I don't do a lot of typing on the laptop so this was not an issue. It is also good for when the kids come over because sometimes no matter how careful you are things get spilled.
I use this for my laptop - tracks well using the arm or seat fabric of my sofa. This isn't one of those micro things. I would say it's a "small-medium"... a bit smaller than the standard size mouse. Perfectly sized and portable. No glitches so far. Very satisfied.
I was forced to upgrade?? to a Strobe 100 from a totally trouble free VX I was happily using for 12 years. This was due to a new XP laptop. I also got the Paperport 9.What a mistake. The Strobe is erratic, unreliable, loses its connection and the tech support are a bunch of arrogant unhelpful and unknowledgeable kids.The Paperport does not allow you to drag any document to the email program Eudora and send. YOu have to unload the email program, and THEN, drag it and let the email program load up first.This is progress??
The TV EARS work just great I no longer annoy my wife with high volume,the only reason it didn't give it 5 stars was because the ear pads are very hard on the ears and starts to hurt after the first half hour, wish they provided a little more padding.
I have tried several headphones for running. And this one is the best. It actually does not fall off. The sound quality is good but not great. But, overall I totally recommend it.
I made the mistake of purchasing the very inexpensive alternatives to the brand name batteries. They were terrible. After 10 flash pictures, I needed to change the battery. Good thing I ordered two.I ordered two of these and I simply cannot believe how many pictures I am getting from each battery before they need to be changed.Excellent!! I'm very happy with these. Great product, great price and quick delivery.
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.
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.
is it worth $13 bucks a month, i think so but i'm also a long time owner so i feel the need to stay put! sure you can get a free dvr from your cable company but tivo is fun and just freakin awesome!
I've had mine for about six months now, and there have been no problems with this at all. I've been using it to record off our DVD camera, off video inputs from our DirecTV DVR and from my laptop, and it's done just fine. The only issue I've encountered is that on two discs, when it got close to the maximum capacity of the disc it returned an error when finalizing the disc, but the disc was still playable on our other players. It even took a DVD+VR format disc I made with Nero and offered to adapt it to its format so I could make edits with this player. It also plays back Mini-DVD (DVD format on CD-ROM) and DIVX movies.For the benefit of others, I've been using Memorex DVD+R media, Verbatim DVD+RW media, and even the cheap Staples DVD+RW media. Have yet to have a problem.The only other problem I've encountered is that my in-laws have a DVD player that is a few years old, and they complain that the DVDs recorded on this player don't have any audio when played back on theirs, even though they play fine on this recorder and a portable DVD player I have.
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!
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 has been known for years in audio circles where Bose products are held in very low esteem. Check any issue of Stereophile, Absolute Sound, What HIFI or do a google search for Audioreview and epinions- you won't find Bose products held in any high regard. Yet uninformed consumers buy into it.Bose has designed a system which probably costs them less than $400 in parts to build and retails them for several times that amount. 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 mid-fi 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.Amazon carries Polk, JBL and Wharfedale ANY of whom offer decent mid-fi loudspeakers with substantially better engineered electronics and drivers. Most important of all these speakers sound much better than Bose for around $250 to $1000.
I bought this camera along with the underwater housing and took it scuba diving in Bonaire and was very pleased with how easy it was to use and with the quality of the pics that I took underwater. It was very light weight and while I'm no expert photographer, it met my needs perfectly. I understand that Ikelite sells a strobe & tray set up for the more serious, but I was happy with not having a big, heavy cumberson camera to lug in & out of the water.
Excellent product for price and quality! Installation was very easy. I do not use the usb yet, but dvd&divX are playing very good.
Signal strength inadequate - snowy picture. Not an acceptable quality cable. How do I verify this? By swapping in a known good cable.
Length:: 3:55 MinsI ordered this product for my 15.6'' HP Pavilion G6, and am absolutely in love with this pack. I bought it with hopes that I'd be able to carry a couple books for school and what not along with my laptop, and it has enough room for my laptop, my pre-algebra and psychology books, and 2 notebooks. Its got pen holders inside, with a bunch of pockets and sleeves inside for all kinds of misc. items. The pouch on front has enough room for my ipod and 2 packs of index cards. The padding is AWESOME, and extremely comfortable. I am 110% satisfied with this pack, and would suggest it to anybody who's on a budget. Honestly, after receiving the pack, I can't rightly think of any reason someone would want to spend any more money on a pack when they get this awesome quality for a low price 0_o. 5/5 Stars!The Package arrived right on time, and I don't mean on the latest possible arrival time suggestion, I mean it arrived at noon on the first possible day to arrive. Very fast shipping!
The lens has totally crapped out after 50 or so photos and 14 months on the shelf with some other lenses.No AF and will not adjust the aperture, So basically it is dead and send it in for $150 repair with the threat of it doing it again or just eat it. I think I will eat it. I am so mad at Canon.Beware
Purchased it to use on job sites; didn't need anything too fancy, the smaller size is what attracted me. The cassette feature along with CD seemed like a nice bonus.However, after one week the CD Player would not play a disc, instead read "no disc" even when one was inserted. I later have read where this is a common failure with this unit. I returned it and tried another, but this one gave the "no disc" error right out of the box. Very disappointing product from Sony.I ended up returning it and got something else entirely. Don't waste your time on this product.
This is the only item of it's kind I could find anywhere without buying a switch for 6 times the price. Good service. Worked as advertized.
Lots of options on batteries, but how can you beat the original battery that comes with the camera. Just as advertised and the charge lasts for lots of shots. Highly recommended.
I am not a huge fan of excessive bass in headphones. For me many of the sealed cans offer a less than desirable listening experience. I own a pair of EH-250's and like them for a few songs then suddenly listening fatigue sets due to the overpowering bass. My EH350's are better but I absolutely need a sealed set of cans. My perceptions about sealed cans changed the minute I put the HD215's over my ears.Sound Quality:I immediately noticed how great the soundstage is on these phones. They provide a very expanded sense of spatial placement, especially for sealed cans. This was the first drastic improvement over the midsized cans I own.The next thing I noticed is how well presented all the mid and high frequencies are. These phones provide vocals and acoustic arrangments very desireable traits such as great detail and transient repsonse often missing from cheaper phones.Having said all that, I do have to point out the bass is ever so slightly shy. Litterally a 2db parametric bass adjustment makes it perfect for me and improves the linearity of the phones. Honestly the rated frequency response for my Iriver H320 is 20...20,000hz +/- 2db and usually amps shy the bass away when the volume is turned up because it is the most demanding part of the music. So the adjustment may be for the phones and maybe for the MP3 player either way 2db is perfect.A breif note on the bass; although less pesent than many phone out there, the extreme amount of detail in the bass reproduction makes some of my other aforementioned phones almost seem muddy. These babies are clean sounding and responsive to very deep bass notes. I love hearing all the hidden detail in the bass and these phones provide me with the deepest growls and transient response for this price range.Construction:These babies are top notch. Designed with professional use in mind they are built tough. I have heard poeple complain about plastic exteriors but honestly plastics are fast becoming superior to metal products in durability, tensile strenghth, and price. I don't use the swivel on the right earpiece but it does function as stated.Comfort:I place listening fatigue over pressure and weight at all times because I have phones I can keep on my head for hours but I am forced to take breaks due to listening fatigue. Next I consider how comfortable they are when properly adjusted for headsize and seal. I have to say these phones shine in both areas. Well designed lightweight and circumural design does wonders for these phones. I often listen for 4 hours or more at a time.Efficiency:Yes they are 32 ohm and they do have a 112db sensitivity rating but they do like a little extra power than other similarly rated pones. If you have a power saving (lasts more than 10 hours on two AA bateries or worse yet a single AAA) cd or mp3 player you will not get the sound these babies can provide and should look elsewhere. Besides why pay more for the cans than the source which is a common mistake in the marketplace.Remember processing comes from the device NOT the phones, they simply reproduce the signal that is fed into them. Bad source always equals bad sound. A reveiwer below obviosly fell into the misconseption that better phones always provide better sound.Summary:Great dynamics and transient response win out over slightly soft but extremely well defined bass. No listening or comfort fatigue. Great sound attenuation. Exception spatialization and great construction make these phones a very good value.Don't buy if:You want the overemphasized bass other cheaper options will provide. Like the EH250's or the HD212's.You don't need a sealed can. there are far more options in open aire full sized designs from Sennheiser that can sound better.You have a cheap portable source. Get an Iriver Hxxx series or the slighly less good sounding Ipod or Creative Labs for a portable unit. Something that can truly supply a good 10-12mW at 32ohms.Final thoughts:These cans take about 15-20 hours to break in properly so expect them to sound slightly bright and lacking in the bass at first. Once they break in they are warmer sounding and much better balanced.
I ordered this on the 3rd or 4th and it literally shipped in about 2 or 3 days. I'm satisfied with the quality for the price I paid, because in stores I know I can't even purchase a 1GB for this price. Very compatible with a variety of cameras, and I highly recommend it.
Maybe it's just my luck but this product bombed on me in no less than 2 months, and I hardly used it. It got great reviews, which prompted my to buy it, but one day I went to use it, and every computer I used it on said "your device has malfunctioned."It's small & stylish, whatever that counts for, but I just had a really bad experience with it. If I had the receipt I'd return it, but...
I was actually able to convert some vinyl to digital, but not to the quality that I expected from this Crosley 248. After a few weeks the CD changer refused to open. I can assure you that if you cannot open the CD changer, the machine is worthless. Don't waste your money! I would have given this ZERO stars, but had to settle for one star instead!
We got this for our 1 and 1/2 year old especially when Mom is driving without help to keep him amused. The remote is full function, the screen reverses top to bottom and plays in diffferent formats (16:9, 4:1 etc) by pressing the mode button. It also is adjustable for color, brightness and contrast. The FM transmitter works great and there are also built in speakers. We ordered from DBRoth on Amazon and got a LION battery included even though the box states that the battery is extra. Because this unit is mobile it ruggedized for temperature extremes and has anti skip. The included bracket is a work of art. It attaches to the two headrest posts quickly and is VERY secure. The bracket also allows positioning of the unit for the best view. Only had it a few days but very impressed so far on the bang for the buck. Comes with AC adapter, video cord to play on a regular TV, cigarette lighter plug, LION battery, some small adapters for the video and a remote. 500 lines of vertical resolution on the TFT screen. Wow Wow Wubzzy looked good so I popped in Return of the Mummy - what great picture considering! We are going on vacation soon and will use this on the car ride to the airport, on the plane and at the hotel. Well worth the modest price.
After a decade of anticipation, I was very disappointed. This book was very difficult to read. Some of the passages rambled for pages. After reading some of the flashback or dream passages, I had to go back several pages to see where the main story line left off. This book could have been a couple of hundred pages shorter with all the drivel cut out, and still been just as good (or bad). I think this is the only book (in 30+ years of reading) I have ever fell asleep trying to read. Save yourself the money, and reread The Secret History again. Ms Tartts sophmore effort fails.
I must say, after using a Swiss Gear bag for some time, I was hesitant to buy anything other than Swiss Gear. Let me tell you, this Targus bag is perfect for a big notebook. I have a large 15.4 notebook with the extra battery attached. This bag is perfect for the large notebook and extra battery. If I had known this bag was so nice, I would have ordered it a long time ago. A+
Thanks for the product! Great accessory for my dorm room! A lot cheaper than buying one at a specialty store, or even Wal Mart!
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.
Let me say up front that I bought the 76cs almost exclusively for marine navigation. It is a great little GPS for that purpose and I'm sure it's equally good for hiking. There are a lot better choices for auto navigation but I'm totally happy with it for my purpose.I was initially quite skeptical that a handheld's small screen real estate could be useful as a chart plotter. Nonetheless, I purchased and installed the Blue Chart Americas CD and activated the Caribbean charts. After 2 weeks of constant use sailing in the Windward Islands, I'm astounded at how well it works.With the 'declutter' mode engaged, the screens show an appropriate level of detail and the display has excellent visibility in direct sun. Although the backlight is adequate for viewing in bright conditions under a boat's bimini, I found that I actually preferred to hold it out in the direct sunlight. I particularly like the ability to customize the paging sequence and the autozoom feature is handy as well.There is nothing intuitive about the interface but after I got over the learning curve, I was surprised how quickly I could get to the info I needed. Entering lat/lon waypoints is never going to be fun without a keyboard, but is certainly manageable. If you plan ahead, you can enter them on a PC and download them.A storage card slot would be nice but the entire Caribbean chart set used less than 1/4 of the available memory and on the plus side the unit really is waterproof. The battery life is about as advertised and you can really stretch it by turning it off and on as you need it because it gets a fix in about 15 seconds if you haven't moved too far.Highly recommended!
This headset is the best yet, with excellent sound quality; only one slight moan is that my ears get a bit warm in continuous use. I would have preferred plastic covered foam to stop the cans getting sweaty.
I wasn't sure about this lamp but I really like it. Its easy to put together. Its great for the living room and dining room. If you just need a cute lamp that's not expensive, i would get this lamp
I feel really stupid writing a review for a computer mouse. It's just a mouse for crying out loud! But in the interest of trying to help others decide, here are my comments about this thing:- Size is good for someone with large hands. It's not a "tiny" laptop mouse- Scroll wheel is nice. You can set to "click" or spin freely. It's got some heft to it so if feels well built (the scroll wheel that is)- 5 of the 7 buttons are "programmable". Left and right click are the same as any other mouse and can't be changed. The others can be set to do many things. Some of them even allow you to tell the mouse what keyboard shortcut to execute. I haven't tried that yet but if it works that would nice.- The scroll wheel has a left and right movement to it which I didn't know about. By moving the scroll wheel L or R it will scroll across a document/photo/etc... that is wider than the screen. Very cool feature!- the "zoom" button is not very good. Considering all the "design" that went into this thing, I would expect all the buttons to be very smooth. The zoom one is for lack of better words, cheap.- The buttons on the side of the mouse (by your thumb - sorry lefties) are a little awkward to get to but I think once you get used to them they're fine.- The button just behind the scroll wheel is difficult to access easily. I find myself curling my hand to get to it. No big deal either - I haven't found a good use for it yet!- Software is very good. Very easy to use and problem free with my Windows XP Pro laptop.Overall I gave this thing 4 stars because I thought for the money, they could have done a little better job with the zoom button. Rating it's usefulness in other categories, I'd say:5 for ease of use5 for comfort/ergonomics5 for software5 for coolness - if you can call that a category!5 for ability to program the buttonsMaybe I should have given a 5 star rating.....
It does what they say it does. Freezes my comp. sometimes, but that' probably b/c I have too much on it.
At first, I was an angry customer too...just like many of you who wrote negative reviews. Then after I uninstalled the stupid LAN or WAN utility that was on the CD, it worked flawlessly!Just install the drivers! Forget about any other miscellaneous stuff.
The tape does not fit in it - and, if it does, it is too difficult to get the tape to fit.
I purchased this bag to carry my new tripod. It was specified as compatible with my particular model. And, yes, it did fit. As long as I removed the head. With the head on the tripod it no longer fit. I don't know about you, but I don't want to be attaching and removing my head every time I pull out the tripod and then put it back. In fact, I'm not going to do it.IMO, not very useful. It's a great bag. Has a nice storage pocket, seems to be well-made. But the fit is too tight to be useful. I had to return it.Measure your tripod length carefully and make sure this will suit your needs before ordering.
yep, works great. i don't think a 60 dollar cable could make it clearer than it is, but i dunno cuz i've never used one.. (i have a samsung a650
the case is a too big for sd400, but fits the sd500 well
The case i recieved was made of a thin weak plastic. the so called rubber bumper apperared to me to be nothing more than textured plastic; furthermore, the case atracts hair and dust. the belt clip is also extremly hard to attach.
Bought this and just like a phone splitter, i went str8 from the modem to the switch and off 2 my xbox and off to my comp and bing badda boom ,Lickity split , Plug and play .....No laggs nothing~ cake walk for splitting your ether net lines for Xbox live,No software to deal with and NO lagg while im using the comp at the same time and playing a multilayer Gta match and Others~ props to NetgearNO need for a router, now i dont have to unplug my comp and then later plug it back in and vise versa over and over again....
bought this wiring harness for my mercedes c220 worked perfect just matched all the colors while in the comfort of my home took out stock deck and put in new touch screen jvc EASY PEASY!
I bought this for my eldery mother since she is hard of hearing. It is great she can watch TV and have the sound off so we can have some quite in the house and she can listen at the volume she wants. She also said that she could hear things that she normally could not hear when watching TV. It has helped from having to have the TV on full blast. Great product.
Delivery was fast. Have had for about three months and installed on a new HDTV and it went very smooth. The tv has a really clear picture and I dont think the cables hurt it at all, even my friends said what a great picture we have. You can't go wrong with this item. This is a great product at a nice price. It sure proves the retailers wrong who try & sell you these cables at a much higher price, up to 15 times higher.
Simple device and a spongy cover which I love for no significant reason, but I keep this with my keys. I have this all the time, and when I go to mum's house, and my house, I still have the files I need to use with me. Easy to use, like the colors, and no problems. Thanks for the deal.
I have gone through several laptop cases, Victorinox, Samsonite, American Tourister, amongst others, and they all fail to remain rigid along the bottom when overloaded or filled to capacity. This bag holds everything, with room to spare, yet still fits under the airline seat if necessary. Still looks great after several flights, and is simple yet has enough storage and segregation to make things organized.Called a hard shell, but rigid and flexible at the same time.The wheels toe out a bit, I don't know what that will mean farther down the line.
I got mine at a local shop for less. This little drive plays like a champ. The remote is rather small and tough to see what the buttons are, but otherwise its a great unit. I am actually considering getting another one. This plays DVD-R and DVD+R without any skipping or issues. I have used Ridata, Prodisc, legacy and optidisc. Check out [...] for more great reviews.
I finally found it! I have been trying some other headphones from other brands because of the nice reviews convinced me. But the Sony MDR7506 is the best.
Have only used a few times, but love it. It is easy to add to camera and have enjoyed the difference in perspective through this lens. Good delivery time and great product.
The sound quality is amazing. These headphones really, really sparkle. However, there is little to no isolation. When wearing them I can hear external sound (television, conversation, traffic, etc.) almost as clearly as I could with them off. Even worse, though, the sound from the headphones is very annoying to those around me. It's very loud. I can't see wearing these in a shared work space, library, coffee shop, etc. Unfortunately this is something of a deal-breaker for me, and I fear I may need to return them as a result.*** UPDATE ***I wanted to update my review now that I've a better understanding of the various types of headphones and the differences between open and closed-back. I'd done a bit of research before purchasing the Grado but wasn't really aware of the differences, or even the existence of the two types, honestly. In hindsight it wasn't really the right pair to purchase for my needs--I work in a home office and need the isolation--but it's a truly stellar listening experience. As a matter of fact, I love them so much that I sprung for a nuforce headphone amp and have since forgone the search for isolation. I'll just crank these babies up louder and let my surroundings melt away.My only gripe now is that the large ear cushions it ships with are just to small for my donkey ears, and they're the largest you can get.
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.
Several people have said that this adapter does not work in China. I just got back home from a two-week trip encompassing Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong and this adapter worked in every single place.It is true that some outlets (the ones with diagonal sockets) have a sort of "trap door" which makes it difficult to plug the adapter in, but I found that it's easy to work around that. What you need to do is angle the diagonal prongs downward as you insert them into the socket, and gently tap at it until the trap door pops open and allows the plugs in. It does take 5-10 seconds of jiggling around to make the door pop open, but the adapter _IS_ 100% functional and works totally fine once you get it into the socket.
Wow.I thought that my D60 took great pictures before I bought this flash. The difference in picture richness is amazing. I'm sorry that I waited so many months before buying this.
I love all my canon gear. I have a 50mm 1.8 and upgraded to this as I have progressed in my photography. Unfortunately, I have had the same sort of trouble the other reviews have stated. At this point I only have had trouble with the focus under f2.2. Every shot lost in two photo shoots and I had not realized until after researching on the internet as to why.No trouble with the AF failing as of yet, but I'm pretty disgusted that I have to redo two shoots - wasting both my time and the models time. Shame on you Canon!
If you are just getting interested in the topic of house styles, this book is an excellent introduction. The color pictures are a great help versus black and white pictures or even sketches. If nothing else, this is a great starter book!
Thick well constructed cable , clean signal output , low price.
I'm very pleased with the speakers. the quality far exceeds the modest price.
I own a Canon 5D and Nikon D3 and my Sigma SD14's image quality is on par with both of these cameras.However,...... it does have a few shortfalls. Such as:1. In low light conditions,... shadows will have "blotchy" noise and speckles of magenta compared to the same shot taken with a 5D/D3 at the same ISO settings. This can even happen in daylight conditions where there is a very wide dynamic range. The SD14 will expose correctly for the image, but the deep shadows will at times fail to render details in the shadows and those blotchy/magenta characteristics will appear.2. Poorer AWB in mixed lighting than the 5D/D3.3. Small buffer. If you need to keep up with action (sports, etc..), then you will be disappointed that after a burst of 6-8 shots the camera will lock up and take 5-20 seconds to write all that data to the card. And faster CF cards won't help. It is the buffer. The fact is that the processing is complicated and does not process quickly for fast shooting environments. Yes it will shoot 3fps, but the buffer is so small that you only get a little over a handful of shots and then the camera needs time to process that burst.The positives?1. ISO 50-200 in daylight conditions is spectacular. I prefer the SD14 over my 5D/D3 up to 200 ISO.2. Image sharpness is amazingly crisp and has a 3D type feel that you can only appreciate if you have shot with this camera and a Canon/Nikon in the same shooting conditions. I have done so from the same tripod to compare shots taken with similar lenses in the same lighting conditions and can attest to the differences.3. You can use Canon speedlites to use within wireless ETTL setups. I have two Sigma EF 500 DG flash units and three Canon 580EX II speedlights. I set the Canon's to ETTL slaves and the two sigma's to wireless and then the camera to wireless. You can set all of the flash units to either channel 1, 2 or 3, then match that with the camera's channel output to fire off all the flashes. The camera meters properly using this mix of flash units. I found all this out by accident. I was testing out the 5D and wireless flash setup VS. the SD14 and wireless flash setup. I had left the 2 Canon speedlights on while I fired off the SD14's and expected only the sigma EF 500 DG units to fire. The canons did as well and the SD14 metered for all four properly.I'd have to go further into details to review all the pros and cons. I'll just say that as a 5D and D3 owner, the SD14 can hang in image quality. And in good daylight environments I prefer it to the IQ of either the 5D or D3. The SD14 is at a minimum, on par with both respectively and often trumps those two when lighting is strong.Also, the dynamic range of the SD14 seems to be wider than reported. I don't know why. In lightroom I'm amazed at the amount of details I can recover in the highlights VS. 5D/D3. Maybe it is the fact that because the SD14 captures R,G,B on each pixel, those hightlights are of better quality and it is able to pull those details out of the highlights for that reason. I don't know. It just "is what it is".Well worth the purchase. The far lower price point makes up for it's low light performance. Using flash or strong daylight environments, the SD14 can hang with ANY $2000-$5000 DSLR.
If it was around Christmas this would be the thing to get him or her. Would advise you to use sticky back velcro to mount to dash and not to use the enclosed double faced tape. Yhis way tou can use it in any car or actually anywhere.
Spent hours upon hours trying to get this to work. Consistently disconnected from the internet. Unable to link up wireless devices - unit kept informing me that router was wired ONLY. When did work on my wired PC, slowed the machine down to 8088 microprocessor speed. When Trendnet unit was powered off, I was again top speed, when powered back up, return to the land of the 8088. Finally removed from my system and am using it as a paperweight. Don't waste your money - simply does not work!
It is a parallel printer cable and it works exactly like it is supposed to. There were no problems with it.
TonerPlanet is highly recommended. I experienced great products and superb customer service, literally over-the-top. Very responsive, hands-on real people that run this company. Quick and efficient.
I am very pleased with the prompt delivery of the notebook memory. Item was shipped promply, well packaged, and obviously in unopened OEM packaging. Installation was easy and product works well.
Good speakers for the price. Wasnt needing alot for a cheap build for a friend. 2013 Chevy Spark with stock radio. Add enough bass for it to sound good in a small car. Cant handle lots of power buts that why I used the ported box.
I bought the cable, but is not working good with my Samsung Plasma 1080p TV and my PS3.I you want only 720p it will work, but NO for FullHD.
This is a nice, inexpensive little stand that I use with my iPad 2. I wish the slots on the bottom were made a little differently as the iPad doesn't always seem steady in it. However, I have mostly used it with a silicone sleeve on the iPad and that could be the issue. Otherwise it is well made and a great buy.
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.
This is my second digital camera. My first, a Nikon Coolpix 995 is so INFERIOR to the Canon S230 that they're not even in the same class. The Canon's operation is much more streamlined and simple than the Nikon, plus, and this is a BIG PLUS, there is virtually NO LAG TIME between pressing the shutter and it releasing. With the Nikon, as with other digitals, there can be a 1-4 second (non-self timer) lag which can spoil many a picture. While the Canon may not have all of the features of the Nikon, it has more than enough settings to fine tune your images. But the trade-off in performance alone makes the Canon superior. If you're looking for a digital camera that performs and functions like a regular film camera you can't go wrong with the Canon S230.
Great for backing up my computer and important files. Very easy to use and convienient. I am glad I bought it.
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.
I purchased this scanner for its small size and its reportedly acceptable scan quality. After installation, I could not scan into the included Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 on my Windows 98 system, although I could scan into other applications and import the photo into PD2 if necessary. I later installed PD3.0, with disastrous results--scans into all of my image editing programs are now grossly discolored. Now entering round 2 of time consuming, annoying communications with Canon tech support. If you do not have many hours to spend on such nonsense, I do NOT recommend this scanner.
Click, click I hear it working on a daily basis and I know it is doing what I paid for!I have four through my house and office....click, click.
No complaints on my end with this product. The case provides both easy access to the camera and a snug fit. I would highly recommend purchasing this product for the Nikon S7c.
works great excellent price for good portable stereo. i recommend it, if you like to listen to music in your work shop or any were in your home.
I've had my eye on this drive for almost a year, based the great reviews for speed and reliability it receives on several web sites. My 250GB stock drive was finally full of movies and music, so I decided to take the plunge and purchase this drive. Had the old drive out and new one in my 24" white iMac in about 20 minutes, and after a reinstall of OS X, and full restore from my Time Machine backup drive, I was back in action. The first thing I noticed was the quicker install time for the OS (about 20 min vs. 30 for my old drive). Once I was up and running, my machine is much more peppy starting up (about a 30~40% increase in time to desktop from power on) and apps start up equally as quickly. I'm really surprised the difference in performance from the OEM 250GB WD SE Caviar that came installed stock. I would highly recommend this drive to anyone.
I failed to ask for enough memory when having Dell to build my XPS-410. I ordered this 1GB DDR II ...so quick and easy to install and I noticed a big difference right away, especially when running ram hungry software such as Adobe Photoshop and other related programs at the same time. With this in mind and its very low cost, I just now ordered another to fill an empty slot :-)
I really like this strap because it keeps comfort and safty in check but without the advertizment of the camera company on my neck. it is a really great material and I have used it for a year with nothing but good experiences.
What initially caught my eye was the large screen. The overall sleek look is amazing. This is definitely a must own laptop and, with Windows XP, it can't be beat.
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!
In General:First I want to make a disclaimer. I sell a lot of these on Amazon Marketplace. I also use one on a daily basis. This review was written on my Dana. It is so light and portable that I bring my Dana with me almost everywhere, in my car, on my walks, in the subway, on my bicycle, and even on my skateboard. I have sold several to people whom I met in this or that cafe while I was typing away on my Dana.In the summer of 2010 I decided to write a book. But I found my laptop to be too cumbersome and I was always worried that it would get stolen whenever I had it with me in public. So I set about finding a writing tool which was portable and inexpensive. After trying several devices I found my match in Dana.Dana provides me with excellent basic word processing abilities without the distraction of email, facebook, photoshop, youtube, or the internet in general. I have gotten more actual writing done in the half year since I started using Dana than in the 5 years previous with my laptop.Dana & Windows 7 & 8:Not gonna happen. Doesn't work. Unsupported. Fahget about it. Windows 7 has both compatibility mode and XP mode (these are not the same) and neither of them does beans for any AlphaSmart.The only way to make a Dana useful is to have either a separate PC or a second hard drive booting good ole user-friendly Windows XP. I use my old XP laptop to sync my Dana to the same external drive to which my regular PC backs up. *Voila* Problem solved.Do NOT buy a Dana if you use Windows 7 and are not willing to do this extra step. This will probably apply to Windows 8 as well.Supposedly (according to RenLearn) you CAN sync from Windows 7 if you use the IR pod. But I haven't verified this. (as of 9/1/12)Writing On The Go:Dana provides excellent distraction free basic word processing capabiity in an extremely portable package. Dana saves files as Rich Text. You have the same functions found in programs like MS WordPad. You can indent, bold, italicize, and make bullet lists. The keyboard is one of the best I have ever used. It is like typing on silk. The keys are concave to fit the shape of your finger tips, they depress easily, and have gentle but firm return. You can save as many files as will fit in the 8MB or 16MB of memory. Dana also has an excellent built in screen-backlight in case you are typing in dim light, as I often do.Dana is way more durable than a laptop and weighs only about 2 pounds and fits easily in most backpacks. I often type with Dana on my lap without any discomfort. It turns on in about one and half seconds and is usually ready to work before I am. Because Dana is so energy efficient I have never had the batteries drop dead on me. And since Dana can recharge through the USB port and I sync my Dana to my PC every day that I write they will probably never go dead on me. According to the manufacturer specs, Dana can run up to 25 hours on a single charge.Cables & Software:People often ask me about cables and getting information to their computer. With Dana this is very easy. The manufacturer provides free downloadable desktop software for Mac & PC which backs up and syncs all the data between Dana and you computer. The software is Palm OS based and includes all the features found on the old Palm Pilots. The calendar is an excellent stand-alone application.Cables are not a problem. Even though there are several ports in the back of Dana, the only one you really need is the USB port. Dana takes a type-B USB cable. This is the same kind that goes to your USB printer. These can be purchased easily and cheaply. These are so common that you may already have an extra one. And odds are that even if you don't have one, your friend or neighbor does. Maybe if you ask they will give it to you.Dana has a an additional USB printer port for direct printing. But I haven't tried it as I always print from my PC. Though it will power one of those twisty USB-powered LED lamps. Now I can type in the dark.Batteries and Dana:Beware of used Danas that "include" a rechargeable battery. These batteries may be, and frequently are, eight to ten years old. A Dana with an old battery will frequently crash and lose data, even if it's "backed-up" on the SD card. The solution: replace the battery. You can buy a new rechargeable battery pack for less than $20 from renlearn.comDana will run fine on normal AA batteries. But you must use alkalines. If you try to use store bought rechargeables , Dana will not turn on. You can make it work with store bought rechargeables by rewiring Dana's insides just a little. You snip two wires, wind them together. Then do it again to two different wires. I did that to mine. To do it well takes about 45 minutes and you have to be careful about the circuit boards. There are detailed instructions online. It's a lot easier than it looks at first. The best thing about this hack is that you can use your own batteries and recharge them by plugging Dana into a USB port, though you lose the ability to safely use alkaline batteries. I found this trade-off to be completely acceptable for myself. If you do a search for "Dana battery hack" you'll find the site by V. Fry where I learned to do this.What You Should be Aware of When Buying A Used DanaSome Danas are sold by individuals who are the first owner and used it for their own writing. Most, probably over 95%, were owned first by schools and sold off in large lots. These are often grimy and dirty beyond belief with old stickers and food stuck to them. These require a thorough cleaning. In my experience About 1 in 5 also often have other problems. Sometimes the system board is bad and the thing won't work (very bad.) There are a litany of problems that can occur with used Danas. Sometimes it can be lived with, other times it can be fixed with a reset, and other times it means you need to get a different Dana. Most work fine. Almost all of them have some scratches on the case or screen.The Dana StylusYou can actually get by without one. A ball point pen cap or a pinky fingernail works well enough. But it is nice to have a stylus on hand. There is a little slot in the side of the Dana into which the stylus clicks. The default stylus is black. You can also get a colored stylus in red, yellow, purple, blue, and green.Is Dana Right For You?If you are a writer looking for a tough, portable writing tool then almost certainly the answer is Yes! Dana should be synced every day or so that you write. If you are going to be near your computer most days but don't want to haul your laptop around with you, then Dana is an excellent choice. Dana is Palm OS 4 based. This means that if your batteries die, you lose all of your data. So if you plan to be away from a recharge point for more than a couple of days then you need something with more data stability. An AlphaSmart 3000 is an excellent choice for that because they are more durable than a Dana and won't experience data loss when main power fails. The 3000 however only saves files in plain text and has an 87 page limitation.If you are looking for a device for your child then you should take into consideration the child's level of technical aptitude and motivation to write. Dana requires a level of mindfulness that many young children have not yet developed. Dana needs to be synced to the PC and recharged very regularly. A less challenging alternative would be the AlphaSmart 3000 mentioned above.
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.
So pleased with this switch that I bought a second one! Very simple set up, just plugged it in, done. Worked immediately with both my Linksys router system and continued to work without a hitch when I switched routers to a D-Link.
I work for UPS so my cell phone gets banged around a lot. So I was very glad that otterbox came out with this case.I like this case because it looks cool. It just looks bulletproof in all black and gray high impact molding. The case allows you to use all of your buttons and you're also able to remove either or both of the side button protectors for either replacement or better access to the side buttons. It takes a while to get used to the button that controls the wheel.Here is the reason why I rated this a 4 star instead of 5 stars. I can incoming calls okay but the caller says I sound very muffled. So you bascially have to talk very loud for them to hear you. Each the openings that allow sound to either enter or exit the case has this white filter to keep dust out. Not sure if it would help the remove this filters. If you remove them I don't think you can get that back on.Also the plastic screen that protects your blackberry screen scratches easily so you probably need a thin film protector for that. So if otterbox could improve in the future the current problems this case would easily get 5 stars.
I bought the Tamron 17-35 for my Canon 20D, to compliment the Tamron 28-75 XR DI which I liked a lot.The 17-35 range is definitely wide angle, and not much use beyond that. The lens is great for indoors shooting, and outdoor shots where you want to get in close with your subject or your looking for some wide panoramas.Right out of the box, I started taking shots that seem reminiscent of some National Geographic indoor/people shots. Tthis lens will give you shots and a perspective that only professionals have the luxury of.The lens is definitely sharp with good contrast. It's nice to have F2.8 at 17mm. Very interesting to watch the max aperture change to F4 in what seems to be a fairly short zoom range.The lens surface is somewhat bulbous and almost sticks out as far as the edge of the lens, which makes me wonder if it will be easy to get scratched. Somehow a UV filter doesn't seem like the answer.I haven't had a problem with flare but then I know how to steer backlit shots.Build quality is very good, up to the usual Tamron high standards.For some reason I rated the lens at 4 stars, whereas I rated the Tamron 28-75 at 5 stars (see my other reviews).I'm not sure why I rated the lens lower than the 28-75, but maybe it just speaks to the usefulness of the lens.The 17-35 is not the lens your likely to have attached to your camera most of the time. Certainly a 28-75 is more practical.But, for the price, it is definitely a lens that can have its applications, and separate some of your shots from the rest of the crowd.I would recommend this lens as a wide angle, for sure. Given the price and build quality, its a very good value.
If you have an older computer with a PCI slot and you need dual DVI there are not a whole lot of options out there. I've had to use allot of different video cards over the years. Overall I've had the fewest problems from ATI cards. Like the Honda COG commercial, it's nice when things just work.
What can I say I have two of these in home audio setup. They look and sound more expensive than the price paid. The short length is great for the short run from my optical transport to my DAC as it keeps things tidy looking. If I need another toslink cable I'd buy these again. But as they are a Glass cable you'll need to be more gental with them as to not kink or bend in to tight a radius.
Tired of unreliable Microsoft keyboards I tried this one hoping it's range would help insure key strokes entered actually made it to my screen. I must say I was delighted by this and it truly works from a good 8 feet away (10 is pushing it). The problem I have is the keyboard wasn't made for people that actually know how to type. The cushion pad sits so high, I can't use my thumb to strike the space bar! The same goes for trying to use the arrow keys or lower number keys. Too bad because it's technically superior to others in wireless operation - it's just not functional for usage.
Yeah, it works with my mac. Although you can't edit every function key with the logitech utility, but it's working fine... And even without the Bluetooth key
What a sweet, little pair of binoculars! I can carry them with ease, use them in the rain (a must for an Oregon bird watcher) and they adjust easily to use with my glasses and sunglasses in place. I get a clear, close-up view.
Like others have expressed, this is seriously difficult and frustrating to setup. I am glad I knew I would be in for a fight before I bought it or I might have given up. No, I WOULD have given up. I have an excellent understanding of networking.
These headphones have an extraordinary feel and fit to them. They are well crafted and seem very durable as well. Considering their cost, I would rate them as an outstanding value. That said, if you really want the best overall sounding phones and are willing to fork out about twice as much, then consider the Grado Statement phones.
I bought this device to extend the amount of available USB ports on my MacBook Pro. I knew going into this that I wanted a powered USB hub because of the devices I'd be connecting and their power draw, and this one received the highest marks at the time. I'm pleased to say it's still running smoothly with one caveat - the power isn't sufficient to charge my tablet. This will be a problem for most USB hubs, powered or not, so I'm not going to dock more than one star. One other thing I thought they could have done better is with the aesthetics - it's classic D-Link which is classically bad.
My daddy wears hearing aids and was looking for an alarm clock that would awaken him. He saw this product in a radio shack catalog and I ordered it from Amazon. I was skeptical that it would work. But, the vibration not only awakens him, he describes it as a drum roll, the alarm does also as it can be adjusted to a frequency that he can hear. We've had a good laugh about the vibration. Good purchase!
My home supply voltage, like most in the USA has two phases but one phase is frequently high -- in excess of 120v, often 125v as measured by my voltmeter and if my PC software is to be believed can reach over 130v. I have three APC constant voltage transformers protecting my PC and peripherals, Stereo and components and large plasma TV, DVD and cable box. The three do their job day in day out; the yellow overvoltage lamp lights up and power is controlled. Excellent product.Ajj
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.
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 Memory Stick Pro 256MB digital storage media, 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.
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.
Took this to the Police concert. Worked great. Comes with a case, easy to carry, magnification allows you to see properly in any lighting conditions.
The product arrived on time and was exactly as advertised. I could not be more happy. I will order again for this same product.
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.
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.
I've had my machine since right after they came out, about six months ago. I have 89 single sides of DVD-RAM discs, I say sides because some are 2-sided. I have only had trouble formatting 2 discs out of all of them. All but 4 of them are Optodiscs, which I have had 5 of them with bad spots and 2 that would not format. The company is more than happy to replace them if they have never been removed from the cartridge. Besides the few disc problems this is an awesome machine that records very well in SP, two hour mode. The 4 and 6 hour modes make blocks on moving scenes, annoying to me, but the recordings are much sharper and cleaner than any VCR even if the VCR recording is in SP. This includes prerecorded videos. I record in the 2 hour mode what I want to see later. The recordings are just like watching my satellite receiver. No picture quality loss that I can see, and I am very picky about my TV picture. The only difference is that the picture is a little softer, but if you turn the sharpness a little on the TV there is no difference. Audio quality is far superior to even the best HiFi VCR. Some of the discs I have used many times, with no picture loss at all. Editing capabilities are endless. The time slip is great. If I'm not quite ready to watch a movie at the time it starts, I just start recording then start from the beginning of the movie when I'm ready to watch, while the recorder keeps recording. Watching a different part of the disc while recording does slow down play functions, pause search etc., but the recorder keeps recording flawlessly. It recordes on blank spots automatically wherever they may be on the disc, I've yet to see a seam in recording. I haven't used DVD-Rs. The machine is made around DVD-RAM discs. Half of the features of the recorder do not work with DVD-Rs. I've found that DVD-RAMs in a cartridge are only slightly more than a DVD-Rs If you shop around. And the RAMs are good for 100,000 times, while DVD-Rs are a one time thing. Can't see the point, unless you want to take them elsewhere to play them. The machine is very simple to use. It does need to scan discs each time they are inserted, so it takes a minute to scan the disc before it will record or play. So discs to record on have to be inserted a little before starting recording. One last little tidbit. If you have an E-10 machine too, the discs can be formatted on it, or just erased on it, to get 9 extra minutes per disc SP mode, 2:09 instead of 2:00.I have both and both are excellent machines.
I bought these in March as a gift for my wife. It is now November and the right channel is dead. I paid $108 including tax for these at the Apple store so they are sold "as is" which means i am SOL.For $100 i'd expect headphones to last longer than 8 months. I will not be buying another pair of these crappy earphones.
Just finished installing the D3 in my '06 Scion tC this weekend. In addition to the head unit I also installed the Bluetooth adapter/iPod cable/PAC steering wheel control interface and XM tuner. At this point I am still unsure if I am going to install the reverse cam. This is my third Pioneer head unit, but first Navigation unit.The unit looks very nice installed with the included mounting hardware, much better than in the photos, I might add. The screen is very bright, and the touch interface works very well. The XM interface is very nice, especially when the Nav disk is in loaded, as it will then display station and category logos along with the standard XM track/artist info.Here are some of the pros and cons I have come up with in the two days I have had to fool around with it:Pros:-XM or Sirius, it stinks to have to make a decision on a head unit based on your sat. radio prefs (Eclipse comes to mind here)-Superb XM interface-Solid iPod interface with cool iPod scroll wheel on-screen image (although no search function)-So far the Nav has worked very well-Vehicle diagnostics are fun, although not for any practical purposes-Pioneers parametric EQ has always been great, it is even better with the enhanced visualization of the large color LCD-Great internal sub-woofer controls including high pass filters, as well as low pass output and sub level controls-Customization options are nice as you can match your cars instrumentation color-DVD quality is very good-Phone call quality is very good from the feedback I have gotten from callers (mounted the mic on the right side of my visor with the included clip)-Night mode: when you flip on your headlights you can choose how dim you want the screen to get, and the navigation screen has a night mode which uses darker colors for the map, and is much easier on the eyesCons:-No ability to have different EQ settings for each source as far as I can tell (source custom EQ)-this is a major disappointment, i.e. XM output is usually very flat compared to CD/MP3 sources, requiring a lot of messing around with the EQ to get it sounding right. Having to change EQ depending on source is a major pain-No automatic sound levelizer (adjusts volume level depending on road noise)-even my stock Scion/Pioneer head unit had this-No remote ($15 dollar option at [...], come on Pioneer, I know it's an inexpensive unit, but still)-Some background noise at times, but I have concluded that it does not affect sound quality, as much of it only occurs when no music is playing (i.e. caused by the button tones or nav guidance)- Having to use two little satellite antennas is silly- I don't understand why they couldn't have designed the XM tuner to be able to accept the sat. signal from the Nav antenna, i.e. pull the sat. signal through the IP bus-I have still not been able to load my phone book into the unit and I tried both my cingular sonyericsson and my nextel blackberry-have checked forums and others are having similar issues, I'm guessing there will be a fix out soon as this is a brand new Bluetooth module-No HD radio supportOverall I am very satisfied with the sound quality, interface, ease of use, and ability to customize the unit. I just wish it had the source custom EQ and the $170.00 Bluetooth module would load my address book.
We were looking to buy a Grand Caravan and were purchasing one without the dvd built in and so were checking options for putting a dvd in there for the kids. We found this Nextar Mobile Dvd player in Target stores for only $149.99 and were amazed at how great it was for the price. The way it attaches to the car seat headrest is easy and convenient, it doesn't move around like the ones that strap on, the screen pivots so you can adjust it and best of all you can use either wireless fm headsets (available at walmart for $20 each) or you can purchase a connector from radio shack for about $8 with attachments for up to 3 sets of earphones. We went initially with the wireless route but found all three channels gave static on the headphones that was distracting, so took them back and went with the wired approach and it works perfectly. The dvd player itself has a great screen, large enough for all three of our daughters to watch with bright colors and for a quarter of the price of an overhead video dvd player, you just can't go wrong. The dvd players comes with AC power, car AC power connector AND battery that you can charge up to use when you don't have power available. You can change it between vehicles, you can use it at home, you can go camping and watch a movie in your tent - this dvd player does it all!
I just got this speaker and I love it. It's a great size and the sound is excellent. I'm using it for my new iPod Nano and it works very well. I also love the included travel bag. Also the price on Amazon is excellent at under $50. This same speaker is $129 at other retailers.
I had brought these speakers to be disappointed, the LED in the speakers didnt work at all. I sent them back for a replacement and those didnt work as well.I had to contact the Pyle company to find out that the speakers LED only works if you have a amp hooked to them or have enough watts to work them. I wouldnt have bought these if the site would have said that in the first place. The site says when they are in use the LED would work.
I can confirm that it's still a problem receiving CAT 5e instead of CAT 6 - steer clear of this item if you need CAT 6. Poor service from Tiger Direct too, haven't heard back from them in a couple days now as to what to do with my useless CAT 5e.
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.
It works. What else is there to say. A couple bucks sure beats the hell out of $12-15 in stores.
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.
I purchased this because I was desperate to scan very old large format negatives from my mom's childhood.This is an expensive scanner, but the only one that I could find to handle large format film--so I took a chance.I've had a film scanner before (not an Epson), but it was cumbersome and tricky to operate, plus it could only scan one frame at a time. Since I haveover 6000 negatives & slides to scan, having the trays hold 12 slides or four film strips has been fantastic.The operation is fairly quiet and very quick, even at high DPI's. Thankfully, the lid doesn't drop down on it's own when you are lining up the film, which is nice.It comes with great editing software (I have the professional version of Photo Shop, but am now using the included programs instead.)The trays have not proven to be a problem--it is true you need to be careful, but the film is equally delicate, so I don't see a problem.I have two other scanners that handle photo's, but now I use this one for all my scanning needs.Because it is long, it will take up a large amount of desk space, so make sure you have the room for it.I'm happy that I didn't need to send out my old negatives, as you never know how careful a lab will be with irreplaceable film.That made the cost bearable, but the product's quality has also eased my concern over the expense.
This is a great price for an extra battery. I bought it for my wife's new Canon SD1100IS.The first battery was defective but Amazon quickly shipped out a replacement even before I sent the bad one back. No extra shipping charges for the replacement or for sending the first one back.Great price and excellent customer service.
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.
1. Blocking SSID broadcast is flaky. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.2. MAC address blocking DOES NOT WORK. You can block a known MAC address, but the whole point is to be able block the unknown ones.Tried to make this clear to the Belkin tech support drones for about 30 minutes, all in vain. Heavy accents, poor communication skills and utter incompetence. If you can read the manual, you are already far more qualified than those guys. I am not kidding -- I had to read to those guys aloud from the manual before they actually stopped talking nonsence about what MAC filtering is.No use anyway.
If you want to protect your computer data against a hard disk crash, I would recommend investing in this external hard drive.
After much research, I ordered this Monarch 10x42 and got it today. After 15 minutes of evaluation, I shipped it back. The optics were really not what I expected from Nikon and for $250+ I paid for. As soon as I opened the package, I took it out - it was bright and sunny. I focused on the tree twigs with sunlight coming in from the back. I saw a purple halo on one side and yellow-orange on the other. The chromatic aberration was awful. I had my '91 Bushnell Powerview 7x35 for comparison - it faired far far better than this Nikon! I am sticking with my cheap Bushnell for my birding at least for now.
I received the Garmin eMap Deluxe with Metro Guide as a Christmas present. I was somewhat worried that this would be one of those wonderful gadgets that only someone with a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering could operate. However, much to my surprise it is very easy to operate. The wonderful thing about this particular GPS is that you can transfer an entire city map into the 8 Meg memory chip that comes with the package. Most cities will fit into the 8 Meg chip however larger chips are also available. (For instance the Atlanta Map is 7.48 Meg, however the New York City map is broken down into Northeast and Southwest portions equaling 14.788 Meg)Let me cover some of the features of the Garmin eMap Deluxe. 1) Compass - while this GPS does not have a compass per se, it does have a mechanism that will tell you what direction you are traveling in. This is very helpful and very cool, however you cannot stand in one particular place and know which direction you are facing.2) Speed - this feature will give you your average speed in real-time. While driving down the road I looked down and it was updating my speed once ever second. No exaggeration! I couldn't believe how fast it was responding. This GPS also remembers the details concerning your speed in the "Trip Computer", you can find your Moving (Speed) Average, Overall (Speed) Average, as well as your Maximum Speed.3) Trip Distance - since it knows how fast you are going it also displays your "Trip Distance". It is amazingly accurate and matches my car's odometer perfectly.4) Time - there is also a built in clock that keeps exact time through what I can only assume is the satellite(s).5) Find - by pressing this button you can find "waypoints" (self programmed through your computer), "cities", "exits", "points of interest", "addresses", and "intersections". This is very cool. You can easily find anything from the nearest gas station (or if you're picky the nearest Chevron or BP) to the nearest McDonald's. I particularly enjoy the "address" option that lets you type in an address (must have that city currently in memory) and it shows you the destination on the display. However, this GPS does not have the ability to route you to a destination. (by route I mean, turn left on Main Street, travel 1.4 miles, and turn right on, yada, yada, yada) Although if you program the desired route into your computer you can transfer it to your GPS and then follow the route. Even still, it does not tell you when to turn. It is your responsibility to keep up with the path.6) GPS Info - another cool feature that will tell you your current location (N 33.27.000, W085.54.231), your elevation above sea level, your speed, the accuracy (i.e. margin of error is 19.3 feet, etc), as well as what particular satellites you are receiving from (right now five satellites are conglomerating to give me my current position).7) Sun and Moon - a trivial feature that tells you the current date, time, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset.8) Zoom - the main screen allows you to zoom from a range of 120 feet all the way to 800 miles.I originally thought that this would be more trouble than help. However after playing with the GPS for less than two days I have virtually mastered it. Listed above are only a few of the features of the Garmin eMap Deluxe with Metro Guide. Also, I would highly recommend purchasing the cigarette adapter for your car since you can burn a pair of AA batteries in a day. However, don't worry about this too much, this GPS was designed for traveling in the car so batteries don't burn out as fast as you might think. I believe that if you are in the market for a GPS it would be more than worth the extra money to get this model over a cheaper version that cannot provide you with near the information or features that this one will.
Im really glad that I purchased this HDMI Cord. Works amazing, good quality cord.. Works just like the super crazy future space capable monster cables ;)
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.
This thing is sturdy. I'm pretty brutal with electronics, and this has lasted me for about a month. The only complaint is that the broadcasting range suffers if you don't have it plugged in. Comes in clear as a bell when plugged into the cigarette lighter, but unplugged it leaves much to be desired. Overall great product for the price.
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 have used an Olympus model VN-4100PC voice recorder for several years. It works great! You can transfer files from the recorder to the computer. The only drawback is that you cannot download from the computer to the recorder. Battery life is good. Storage of files is good. Sound is loud and clear!Along comes the newly released Olympus WS-710M. It is loaded with features and memory! You can transfer files from the recorder to the computer; and from the computer to the recorder. Great! It has 8GB of memory Plus it has a slot for a microSD card. You can read for yourself all of the wonderful features that it has. You can download your music to it and use it as a MP3 player. And it has a FM radio included. (Not a really big deal, but it is nice.)I just received it today; Thursday, October 7, 2010. I played with it all day. I am NOT happy with it! I am very disappointed! Why? The sound. The sound or volume level is only half of what the Olympus model VN-4100PC is. Actually, it is LESS than half!Both recorders have a volume 'meter' that goes to 30.At the highest, 30, the Olympus WS-710M is barely heard.At the highest, 30, the Olympus VN-4100PC can be heard; it is loud and clear.I can listen to the VN-4100PC in the car, I can listen to it in the kitchen, I can listen to it sitting outside, and I can listen to it in my living room. I can take it anywhere and listen to it and hear it. With the headphones and without them; especially without them!I listen to it mostly without the headphones.I have to strain to hear the new Olympus WS-710M.That is why I am very disappointed.I have used a voice recorder to record lectures.I like to listen to those lectures.I barely can hear anything out of the Olympus WS-710M.I will try to return the Olympus WS-710M.I will return to using my Olympus VN-4100PC. It truly is good.But I will still be looking for something with the expanded memory (8GB) and the additional features that the WS-710M promised but did not deliver.
Like many others, mine stopped working after a few months of minimal use. The standby light just blinks, and I do not get a response from the device. Of course there is a DVD stuck in it too. I had it for about 6 months. I got the same response from Philips supports as others; You are out of warrenty. Pay us $15 dollars and we will give you one hour of support. If we can't get it working in that hour then you are out the cost of the unit, $15, and an hour of your time. They didn't even offer me the $30+shipping replacement. I am very unhappy and will not be purchasing anymore philips equipment.I have opened it up. There is a fuse on the power supply which is in good condition. What I did notice though, is that there is a failed capacitor on the power supply. The top of it is bulging and there is electrolyte leaking out of the top. This cap looks to be rated +105C 1000uF 10v (maybe Jamicon I couldn't find a brand name on it). It is located in C316 on the circuit board. I am wondering if anyone else has a bulging or leaking cap in the same place.Oh and when it did work, it had a hard time playing the cheap $5 type DVDs from the rack near the registers in best buy. As well as the ones that papa johns gave out a few months ago. It would skip and stutter madly on the brand new disks. I would have to put the DVD into my computer and burn it onto another disc before it would play it. It is my belief that this player has a very hard time with cheaply made DVDs.
Amazing headphones. Great sound, easy installation (no installation at all :))...Very comfortable, great mic...i must say - that, whats the gamer needs...
Totally worth every cent I paid for it! Yes cent... this cable was super cheap with free shipping! Couldn't ask for more, well free would work too. Awesome!
i just got my avic d3 and have no idea where to start for installtion.. can someone help please?
Perfect for it's intended use, small tripods and point&shoot; cameras.Would also work well attached to an existing pan/tilt like the 3130 or 3126 if an occasional need for a ball head is called for.
I've owned the Red Roxx for a few weeks now. I had the Sennheiser PX100 which, like all over the hear headphones, very quickly started to hurt because of the pressure on my ears. I had the Koss over-the-ear clips phones, which are pretty good but has a pretty loose fit and thus you had to turn the volume up to compensate. I also used the came-with-the ipod earbud, but not so great.I wanted "good" phones but also ones that can be quickly be inserted and removed and hung around my neck. I walk around with my ipod and when people speak to me I need to be able to unplug my ears. I also needed something I could wear at the gym and use at home with the laptop. In-the-ear phones fulfilled these requirements the best.I have small ear canals and finding a good fit is an issue. I tried the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Studio Earphones, but I couldn't get the large "hearing aid" sized buds to stay in my ear at all and due to all of my fiddling with them, the wires broke (i.e. I lost sound in one ear) within 12 hours. I also didn't want to buy the Shures and have to use the pick to regularly clean them out!Due to my small ears, using the smallest rubber flanges with works pretty well. Still not a perfect fit, but I don't think I will find one unless I have something custom made for mucho bucks. Jamming them in my ears can make my ears somewhat sore but I am still figuring out how to best wear them and I sometimes can finesse a looser and more comfortable fit. Right now I do need to adjust them/reinsert them a fair amount. For example, if you clench your jaw, they will pop out!They are good sound insulators, but don't completely block out sound which I like so I can hear someone trying to get my attention.Re: the actual sound. They sound pretty good to me, but since my ears aren't stellar (I didn't listen to my mother and played my Walkman too loud as a teen). I can now pick up details in music that I could not with other phones.They now come in a very handy black case. I find that taking the 30 seconds to wrap them around the insert is a better use of my time than untangling the wires.Hint # 1: They come with both black and clear rubber inserts and I put one of each on so I can easily identify the left and the right phone.Hint #2: Other reviewers noted that the plug is smooth metal and gets slippery when you unplug it from a jack with sweaty hands which leads to frayed wires. I have wrapped Velcro tape (the softer half of the Velcro, not the hooks) around the plug and that provides a good grip.These are nice and light and good quality. Since I don't think I will find the absolutely perfect phones for my ears and my needs without going custom, I think these fit the bill the best for me. I recommend.
I have been using mine for 10 years off and on in indoor and outdoor environments. I am by no means a tripod connoisseur, but I have enjoyed the relative strength/stability, given the small footprint. This has made it wonderful for use in crowded/high-traffic areas, like clubs. I have enjoyed the ease of the leg extension, even making a quick-n-sturdy monopod when desirable. I am dropping a star just because of the lack of ball joint on the head. The 3-control platform can be difficult to swing around smoothly.What I need to know from anyone who may have this knowledge, is: what quick-release plates can be substituted for the original QB-4W 1/4-20 that came with this? It seems this tripod and all replacements parts are now very difficult to find. I would like to have a 3/8-20 option, as well.
Bought one from dell.com, after one day test with this &quot;high&quot; rated DV, decided to return it back. It's a horrible canon DV.Pros:NoneCons:1. Very bad resolution of recording on SD card, even worse than my cheap webcam.2. Unaccept noisy while recording tape.3. Compare to USB stream or usb mode webcam, DV messager is a joke function, hard to use and bad compatibility.4. Light shoot is another joke from canon DV.
This is a very well made wall mount but it can't keep my monitor from pivoting down. It could just be my monitor is top heavy but it is around 20 lbs. and they claim it should be able to handle 30 pounds. Even tightened fully for tension it still flips down. No fear of falling just needs to be braced to keep perpendicular.
You have to love getting something that is perfect in every way, especially when you didn't pay much for it!As soon as I opened the box I noticed the excellent quality of the unit. It's finish ( Not afraid to let people see it), its sound (Very rich and room filling, especially for it's size), ease of use ( couldn't be any simpler) it is way nicer than you would expect for the price. Also, I rarely fill these surveys out but this product is over-the-top perfect - so I had to say something. Hope you love yours like I love mine.
Lowe has been making top quality backpacks and camera bags for many years. This pack is clearly an evolved design that is very well thought out and of the highest quality. Many pockets and features allow you to setup this bag for many different camera configurations and accessories. The single strap "slingshot" style, takes a bit of getting used to, but it works very well, providing easy "off the shoulder" access to the main compartment. I can handle a large body, wide angle, telecon lense, as well as flash unit, cables, media cards, etc.
I'm having the same problem as Ennus from Seattle. When I have plain paper in the printer and printer properties set for plain paper the printer works fine. The trouble starts when I load photo paper (HP's own brand of premium photo paper glossy). I set the printer properties for hp premium photo paper. I use HP's photo imaging software that came with my HP digital camera. What happens is the pivot assembly arm in front of the paper feed mechanism does not retract as it does when I have the printer set up for plain paper. When the pivot assembly does not retract, the paper will jam against it as the paper feed mehanism continues to feed the paper causing ruined paper and a jamed up printer. HP's support has been slow to respond and of no help. The only way I can print a decent photo is to load only one piece of photo paper and as it starts to print and jam against the pivot assembly, pry up the paper with a pen. You have to do this quickly as there are six separate points that the paper jams against. I know this printer is prone to having a tab be incorrectly positioned causing jams as HP has a procedure on there site for repositioning the tab. That is not the problem I am having, as the tab is correctly positioned. If it were not for this feed problem,I would give the printer 3 to 4 stars,but of course this is not a minor problem.It is extremely aggravating.
This unit is all that you need if your concern is: 1- Low price, 2- more than average quality 3- MP3 compatibility 4- easy to use. I got this unit thinking in the above thinks and I am 100% satisfied. But if you wish to have a better sound, just get a better unit. I am happy with this one, i can play my music any place ...
it works about the price is really good goood~~u dont have to buy a 50 bucks HDMI...buy this one it saves your money and gives u the same thing as the 50 bucks
Portable, long bettery life, small but extremely efficient. I love this mouse and use it most of the time.
First of all i would like to start by introducing my self. I am a film music composer for 15 years and i usually use 2 pairs of headphones sets in the studio. This specific AKG 240 are NOT being produced for loud music or casual listening. They are manufactured for sound engineers and studio use for people like me want to listen to the details in the mixing process during production. I rate them 5 stars for such a cheap solution and this model has been an industry standard for years. But i wouldn't recommend these headphones for recreational purposes, such us music listening, ipods, mobile phones that support MP3 format, Home Hi-Fi etc. Reason is that they are made as i said for mixing and not for listening. If you are NOT a professional, you will be disappointed. These headphones respond to high frequencies for listening details to the mixing and have almost no bass. These headphones have a low volume but fine detail so it takes all it's strength to the detail of sound quality than loudness. This is the reason i use two studio headphones. One for bass frequencies and one for detail. Hope i helped!
This is my third digital camera the others are an early Olympus 2020 (2 Meg) and a Canon Elph (3 Meg - bought for the small size). I had three SLR's over the years, and love taking photo's. I looked for an upgraded camera to take on a boat charter to the Alaska Inside Passage this summer. I did a lot of research and read the reviews. I settled on the Fuji Finepix S7000 for a variety of reasons - the biggest being the ease of use (it holds and hefts like a SLR, so it comes naturally) and picture quality. Others I looked at include the Canon Digital Rebel (not a lot of versatility in the stock lens), the Nikon 8700, and the SONY. My criteria were something that got me 6 Meg (to get a good 8x10 print with some cropping), could do point and shoot as well as aperture, shutter or manual without a lot of fussing around, appeared to be well made and fit in a medium sized case. Based on the reviews and the price, the S7000 was my choice.The camera is great, all and more than I expected it to be. It takes great pictures, has a lot less shutter lag than my other two cameras, brilliant colors, little color fringing, and low battery drain. Everything is well thought out and fits in your hand like a good SLR. With a 512 MB XD card and a 512 CF card in the camera I was able to have over 600 pictures in the camera. It is a joy to use.Any limitations? The wide angle is a 35 mm equivalent - a 28 would be nice indoors, but it has not bothered me yet. There is a less range in ISO speeds than I would have liked. But these have yet to have any impact on the quality of my pictures.I love the camera. Any limitations now are those of the photographer. To see what it can do, take a look at the Fuji enthusiats web site www.fujimugs.comI highly, highly recommend it.
I am sure the product is great, but the packaging was faulty. The wrap around the CDs tore and damaged another product in the box. The weight of the CDs allowed them to shift all over the box.
Perfect size, function, features, etc. Fits great in your hand, has some slight rubbering/padding on side for better grip and comfort. Conveniently locates USB drive within bottom of mouse for easy use and storage. Came quickly and new as promised. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a mid-sized mouse for laptop or netbook.
Amazon was pretty much the only place I could find this battery. Needed it for my old vw key and everything worked out well.
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.
It kept opening up iTunes rather than flipping through my keynote presentations. It seems it was created to function with iTunes and nothing else. I would get their other white and red one by Keyspan. It is excellent and has been working for years...this one, I had to ship back. It just didnt work. These are small though, which is nice, and maybe it will work better with a PC. I dont know, but mac users be careful and get the red and white one that will work for years perfectly by this same company.
Love the extra length of this cable. I am using this cable with my new speakers and they work great together.
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.
Love this! Picks up from across the room & holds plenty of my classes without having to dump it every day!
The product is what it says, no real value to be rated. Personally I spend my points on indie games and it's a great value. First Person Shooters get tiresome after awhile and it's great to see what else is getting produced.
Has great room in the back pack for almost anything!!! i have a 17 inch laptop... th only problem i has with it is that you have to has somewhat of a war with the backpack to get the laptop in there nicely.... but besides that it is amazing
Digital cameras are here to stay. As much as I'd like to stay with my old SLR, it's time to move from film to disk. I've had the Kodak 280 for 3 months and I'll say that it was a good buy. The pictures are very good, it's easy to use - just point and click. As with any automatic camera, you don't have great control over exposure and lens settings, but for indoor and typical outdoor shots, its fine. The USB downloads fast compared to serial. The rechargeable batteries dye after about 30 downloaded pictures to your PC... get the optional AC cable (I think 39$). Everything digital is overpriced for what it is. My camera does sometimes act quirky; but I think it always has to do with low batteries. You'll have to get another set of the rechargeable nickel metal hybrid batteries if you go on the road with your camera. And the software is ok. The downloading should be easier when you don't want to touch up your photos.I'll keep my 35 mm SLR for those vacation trips where I'll take 10 rolls of film and I want more camera control, but if you want instant, good quality pictures in an everyday, take it anywhere camera (as long as you don't need more than 35 pictures before downloading), this is the camera. Or you can take your laptop with you or buy more overpriced memory cards.
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 $$.$$
I realize there are degrees of quality of HDMI cables so the low price made me aware the signal might be of the lower quality, but this cable did not work at all. I used an RCA cable in the corresponding RCA jacks and it worked fine.
I bought this system for my school and it is perfect for our needs. It is really loud, enough to fill up a cafeteria or gym or even outdoors. The addition of 2 microphone jacks even makes it a PA system or great for kareoke. This system plays really loud without distortion. The CD player is sensitive so make sure it is on a rock solid playing base as the bass vibrations can cause it to skip.The students love the looks of the system and were in awe of it. For the money, you can not beat it!
I brought this camera for my bithday and I had a blast with it. The pictures were great and everything. It was even used for my school newspaper! But unfortunatrely it does this glitchy thing while taking a picture and sometimes in order to take a see your pictures you have to take a picture first. The camera freezes a lot meaning you have to shut it down manually which is bad for the camera. I don't recommend this camera unless you have a rechargeable pack of PATIENCE!
I did a great deal of research before purchasing this camera and I've determined that this little Olympus is a great value for the money. My favorite features? Well, aside from the cool telescoping zoom lens that makes a hi-tech &quot;whirring&quot; sound...the size is perfect (not too big; not too small), film is easy to load, digital read-outs are simple to set and easy to read, buttons are easy to manipulate (for those of us with nails), operation is intuitive and prints are rich and sharp. Anyone can take great pictures with this camera (I've already snapped off 20+ rolls) and enlargements are crisp and true to the original. I'm thrilled with my Olympus and heartily recommend it for anyone seeking a camera with a very good zoom range (35-115), highly-rated lens and elegant, yet sturdy styling. Everyone needs a robo-cam in their camera collection. :-)
I was a little hesitant at first about purchasing, but I bought an older Jaguar that didn't have a CD player in it. I am amazed at the quality of sound the cassette delivers through my mp3 player. There is some interference if you place your cell phone to close to cassette while playing. I didn't want to destroy the original look of my radio system, so this is definitely a good option for listening to your favorite music.
I bought this camera as a gift for someone and ended up keeping it for myself since I had so much fun with it! The pictures came out pretty good and the actual photo is not too sticky, but enough to do the job without ruining anything. I bought a roll of magnetic strip and started to make magnets with the photos I took. Now the 'fridge is full of memories! I am now using the photos to make a photo diary. The possibilities are endless!
Product works. I do move components around quite a bit and this cable has had no tangles and seems durable. Good pricing.
i'm very happy with this purchase, plenty of room for all my cd's/dvd's, and the price was great
This will only work on one version of one certain joystick.You have to have a Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro, and it's product ID must start with "85791". If your product ID starts with "97462" than you need an active adapter such as the one made by Manhattan. The revision starting with "97462" does not have native USB support.
Holds all my equipment and is very compact. I'm a beginner photographer and really like this bag ... holds all my stuff. I went on a 10 mile hike and this bag was perfect.
I think the cradle kit is more convenient than having separate cables. I own a palm tx and had no problem with the universal sizing of the cradle. I do think the light is a little impractical since it stays illuminated at all times. However, overall this is a great buy!
The backpack functionality is very nice, but the laptop part is not, especially if you have a 17" laptop. This pack was used to carry a 17" HP laptop and the sleeve tore during just a couple uses. This bag might have lasted if it was used on a 15" laptop. I will not purchase another like this.
I have edited my previous review. Although the Tom Tom appeared to not work, it was only because my subdivision has not yet been mapped. For some reason, the unit will not freak out and will work well when operated in a mapped area. Everything is great if you are a tech savvy user. If not, get a garmin as the tom is not as intuitive. Suction cup mount sucks, it will fall off your windshield all of the time. Aside from the mount I have been very pleased.
This is worth the money. Very practical and it worked better than other adapters I have tried unsuccessfully before.
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.
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.
I looked for a long time to find the right sharpener for my family. I actually tryed this one at the school I work at and knew I had to get one. This sharpener is just what I was looking for.
Case is durable (idk how "heavy duty" it is") - I carry a few CD's and DVD's in a travel trunk, and after a few months of wear, the case and the contents are holding up very well. Recommend
This product is very easy to set up. It sounds great with video games, as well as movies.I have an average sized living room, which is 12*15, but yet I had to buy addiontal speaker cable.Also had to pay about $100 for mounting brackets since they do not come with them. Something to consider when trying to be cost effective. It just may have made a difference in whether or not I would have still bought this item.
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 listened to all the tech junkies recommend the gold-plated high end cables and thought they may have known a thing or two. But then I saw these babies and thought, &#34;I've spent a buck on a candy bar. What have I got to lose?&#34; The answer is, $100.If you think for a minute that you need to spend your hard-earned money on cables then be my guest. Chances are you aren't reading this review and are spending too much time watching your neighbor drive into the garage in his new Lambo and trying to figure out how you can afford one on your Post Office salary. Instead of spending stupid amounts of cash on flash for your HDTV that your buddies will never see, buy these, save the money for your new wheels and you (nor they) will never know the difference, guaranteed! They do what you want them to do, that is, they provide your TV with a crisp clean picture and great sound, and don't rape your wallet at the same time. I have this cable on all four of my HDTVs and see no difference from the one with the way more expensive cables that I bought originally.Thanks, Amazon, for saving me enough to buy my new Corvette! (Ha, Ha, just kidding!)
This is a great subwoofer with all sorts of power and easy adjusments with switches and knobs on the back. I read several reviews that tested this subwoofer against much more expensive brands and this one was always as good or better and cost half as much.The reason I only gave it 4 stars was because of the frustration that a sticker on the speaker screen gave me (yes this is a petty complaint). It would not come off even when applying some heat (I actually think this made the sticker glue stick better). I would have left it on but it was crooked and looked bad. I ended up using a black marker to cover what I could not get off.The other thing is that the power cord does not plug in securely to the back of the unit. Not a real problem unless you have animals or small children (same thing) that may knock it loose.Despite these two small problems I would definately recomend this subwoofer for both home theater and music listening.
Installation is very easy and intuitive. Literally took me about 5 mintues -- unscrew the case open, slide in your hard drive, snap in a couple of connectors, screw case closed, and voila -- external hard drive is ready to go. I've been using this enclosure, coupled with an internal WD 300GB HDD, for about 6 months now without any problems. Works like a charm.
This is my first D-Link router. I bought it because my D-Link cable modem has been so reliable for me, but this router is anything but. The process of changing configuration options is very tedious, taking roughly 30s to save most options and then requiring logging in again. I can generally live with that, since I don't often change configuration. The problem I have far more often is that it drops connections every 10-15 minutes. This is fine for web browsing, where it's unlikely that you'll have an active connection when the drop happens, but I need to keep persistent connections open for the work I do, so I have to log back in to whatever I was using every 10 minutes. This dropping also affects IM clients, so I find myself constantly logging back in to my corporate IM as well. I've searched online and this is a very common problem with no known solution, even with the newest firmware. I would certainly not buy this router again and wish I had returned it while I had the chance.
This is a good product I use to on my Motorola Xoom Tablet. Hold it in place vertically and horizontally. I recomend this product
Its been 3 weeks since I bought this CF GPS receiver for my HP Ipaq 2210.Setting up the Software, and the hardware was easy. The initial fix (for the very first time, while being indoors in Manhattan with an antenna) took me almost 10 min. That scared me. However since then, I have not faced any problems. The average cold start takes me anywhere between 1-3 minutes.Last week I drove up to Toronto from NYC and back (500 miles each way) and had the opportunity to fully test the GPS. The receiver worked much better than I imagined. There was no problems with satelites fixes, and it lost fix only once for few minutes. During my entire trip, I never had to use the external antenna, which was a pleasant surprise as I was under the impression that I NEEDED to use the external antenna while driving.PocketMap Navigator software comes with this GPS. I am not sure if its a trail version, as it is no where mentioned as such. I also have downloaded Mapopolis trail software to compare these two. I like both of them. I find there is more map detail in Mapopolis. Creating a route in PMN is easier, as it downloads relevant maps on its own unlike in Mapopolis, you need to know which maps you need. I found the interface in PMN much better. However, there is no Canadian content in PMN. I look forward to the day when they have it.In short, I am very happy with Ambicom CF GPS receiver. It is very slim and small. Its very economically priced, and based on my experience, a very good buy.
I leave it in the tray charger unit until I need it, it always performs well.
I bought this scanner when my old Visioneer finally gave up the ghost. Overall I am very pleased! The scan quality is really the most important factor and it seems to do an excellent job.The physical footprint is reasonable and the lifting lid is great for scanning thick items like books.The "easy" buttons on the front (directly to printer, to an email, etc) work great, but I rarely use them.I've toyed with the film scanner, and on a sample of 1 strip of film I'd give it about a 3-4 star rating. I really didn't buy it to be a film scanner, but having compared the scan of a piece of film with a scan of the photo store printed version of the same picture I can't say that film scanning is its strong point. However, for the price, getting the ability to scan film is a real bonus for me on the few occassions I need it.Finally, the scan process itself is extremely quick, particularly when you manually configure the image type and such when doing a TWAIN scan.
I bought this as an upgrade to my Fine Pix 2400 compact and haven't been disappointed.The electronic viewfinder has a big and clear display ,with a useful grid feature you can switch on and off to help with composing pictures to the rule-of-thirds. The battery life seems to be reasonable, and the memory options with XD clips and micro-drive compatibility is welcome for taking lots of shots at the 6.3 megapixel maximum before software does its thing to generate 12 megapixel files., which I haven't bothered with.Colour saturation looks a lot cleaner than with the smaller 2.1 megapixel 2400, and the 6X optical zoom works well, but a tripod and a cable release is necessary to avoid blurring of distant detail. The self timer could be used instead of a cable release, but this option might be too slow for some users who use maximum zoom on a regular basis.Downloading via USB 2.0 is significantly quicker than with USB 1, even so, the purchase of the XD/ smartmedia reader would be a good choice, especially if you intend to use the 128MB and higher XD clips.A collar can be fitted to the main lens ring, with which you can attach filters. A polariser would be a good addition for getting crisp shots under bright light conditions.This camera can also be used to shoot short videos, and be used as a webcam.Although the battery life is reasonable, purchasing the optional power supply would be a good idea, especially if you intend to be using the flash unit a lot.This is a good camera.
This remote is great when it works. However, my remote had a button fall off, and its now less than 2 months old. Apparently the buttons are individually glued on. I tried to call customer service and spoke with someone who barely could speak english. She said they would send me a new remote, but I had to send back the old remote at my expense. She explained they are receiving many remotes back every day.I purchased a Harmony remote for my father in law for Christmas, and it came with a defective USB cord.If you are buying this product, expect it to be defective. They appear to have very poor quality control.If you plan on buying it anyway, purchase an extended warranty so you are covered past one year and good luck - you will need it!!!
I bought this remote at Best Buy and then after checking Amazon's price, returned it to BB and bought it here. The thing is amazing. While I did pay the BB people to program it for me, and it did take over an hour for my setup, it is worth it. I have a Plasma TV, cable box, radio, cd player, tuner, and combo dvd/vcr. That's why it took so long. But it works perfectly, except I have to to turn the CD player on by hand because it is so old. But if I hit DVD on the remote, it turns on the TV, sets the TV to the appropriate mode, and turns on the tuner to DVD. If I hit radio, it turns on the radio and sets the tuner to radio. The buttons on the remote has all the functions for all of the components. I'm amazed. I have gone from 5 remotes to 1. I'm going to buy another one for my condo, although I'll program it myself.
After searching for a while for a bag for my Canon S3Is I bought this bag and very happy with it. If you have adapter on this is the bag you want. It is not to big and not to small, with extra pockets for your batteries and card just perfect.
This drive was purchased specifically to use with Codebreaker for PS2 by Pelican. The drive has worked flawlessly and I am very happy with it.
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.
The Corsair 4 GB flash drive comes with a nice neck strap and a USB extension cable. The drive itself seems well made and is a very good value for the money, and has a more substantial feel than similarly priced drives from SanDisk and Kingston. We bought three of them for the office. With the rubber construction, lanyard, and extension cable I think you get more for your money than you do other drives at this price range.
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.
Estoy muy contento con el desempe&ntilde;o de esta c&aacute;mara. no es de un nivel profesional, pero aun asi tiene muy buenas caracteristicas. El zoom es de lo mejor. Y si no les importa gastar en baterias recargables es una buena opci&oacute;n.Toma buenas fotos tanto de noche como en la luz del dia, en espacios abiertos e interiores.La recomiendo para aquellos aficionados a la fotografia, que busquen una c&aacute;mara con altos megapixeles (7.1), buen zoom y un precio bajo para este tipo de c&aacute;maras.
The drive works well so far. Transfers are fast and quiet. I've had a number of internal hard drives fail, so I'm rather backup obsessed. I bought it in part because it has its own fan, which I hope will extend its life span. It's a bit heavy and bulky to lug around (think brick) but I'm using it as a home backup only. It seems very well made.The unit does have an on/off button but it's positively hidden in the back and doesn't look like a switch. It has a very unobtrusive light in front to let you know it's on. I hope Lacie didn't pay Porsche too much for this "design;" someone in Mesopotamia beat Porsche to this "design" by several thousand years.Update after 6 months: Still works fine. I use it as a backup for digital photos, and I never thought I could fill such a huge HD, but I probably will have this filled in another year. Then I guess I'll buy another.
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.
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.
Bought these to experiment with my Creative Zen (which is excellent). Sound is tinny, lacking power, bass... pretty much everything. Will return and purchase Altec Lansings like I should have done in the first place.
This is an amazing lens. I was initially concerned about distortion that bulged from the center out to the edges but the lens does a fantastic job of dealing with it. This lens is one of the best additions to my glass collection.
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.
Does not work in my car but runs awesome in my friends car. I will recommend this to all, the original philips piece with ultimate sound quality
This is the best 2-Way surround sound speaker out there...so much, that it's worth half a million, absolutely! I would give up one of my Bentleys for another speaker to match it.
It's a long HDMI cable. It gets the signal from the source to the output device. Not much to say other than it does the job!
25 years ago I had a cheap portable shortwave radio that never picked up a single station. So, when I bought this radio, I was optimistic, and yet skeptical about any results. So, I am a World Band newbie, and this seemed about the right amount of money to spend on a first radio. Here's the exciting news - within 2 minutes of unpacking this fine little radio, I was listening to Radio Havana, then Radio Netherlands, and then...well, you get the idea. Success was a matter of attaching the external wire antenna, hitting two buttons and turning up the volume, thanks to the pre-programmed stations in the memory - over 200 of them. In minutes I had been around the world and was now scanning the bands on my own. I'd call that instant gratification.Here's three things I really liked and I think will be attractive to a prospective purchaser. 1. Although the radio is complex with lots of features and buttons, the buttons make sense - the interface to use the radio is almost intuitive. You can't say that about most modern products with lots of buttons. 2. The tuning features are fantastic. You can directly enter a frequency using the 10-key pad, you can quickly choose a "band" to search manually, you can have the unit "scan" automatically and stop on strong stations, or you can manually rotate the tuning dial which has two granularities - fine and course. The tuning dial is detented and feels great. 3. The regular AM/FM performance is excellent. Using the auto-scan and store feature, the unit quickly found and stored all the best signal AM/FM stations. FM was clear, clean, stereo and sounded superb on headphones. And, I easily tuned my favorite AM station from 350 miles away.Here's what I did not like. 1. The volume knob is too sensitive at the bottom of the range. Cracking it open more than a hair was too loud on my headphones. 2. There are some tiny switches on the side (little used, I presume) which can only be operated with a pencil point, not a finger. 3) The display is an ugly green color which seems very old and archaic, although it was reasonable visible. 4) Setting the world time (UTC) seems impossible. I finally had to settle for setting local time to world time. I am not sure why that was so confusing. 5) The plastic case appears to be a bit delicate. This is not a radio you want to drop on the floor by accident.I can't speak for the technical performance about reception, gain, selectivity and such, because I am not experienced and this is my first radio. However, It easily tunes stations from around the world and I thought the sound quality was superb. It is easy to operate (I was even able to operate it in the dark) and brought satisfying results for about $225. I am enjoying it and feel it was a sound purchase.
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.
I came across this camera at BestBuy, I was playing with everything they had on display; I use a camera in my business (appraising) taking photos of properties, and don't want to wait 10 seconds to take the next shot. This Kodak was the best of the lot, and when I looked at the Specifications and features, and I was sold.My experience with this machine has been very good. It takes excellent pictures, and the 12x zoom has allowed me to take such odd-ball photos as bad roof shingles, and shoot homes with people lounging in fornt of them from a block away. Amazing: Those shots look as-if I were using tripod - no shake! no blur!Automation on the camera is good, biggest complaint I have is that the camera has no 1-button setting to compensate for back-lighting; my fix is to set one of the modes to overexpose by 2 stopsAs to batteries, yes camera will work with AA Alkalines and give you 50 shots or more;it will *not* work with AA rechargeables, I've tried them - their voltage is too low!Non-rechargeable lithium batteries are good, but much too expensive for the use I put the camera to, I don't want to spend $7-$10 a week for batteries.Rechargeable Lithium batteries are THE way to go. Several hundred photos per charge, rechargeable 100's of times (and going back to the AA batteries) - if you manage to run through the rechargeable batteries you can always buy a pair of AA alkalines most anywhere, and save the day!Overall this camera has been an excellent buy.
Ordered 2 of these. Great product at a great price. My cable provider wanted $10 for an HDMI cable, this does the same thing for less
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.
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.
I purchased four of these to replace the terrible stock speakers in my 2012 Ford F-250 SuperCab. I am powering these with an Alpine double DIN unit that replaced the terrible stock Ford CD deck. These speakers with the Alpine deck power are outstnding. They are extremely clear, defined and smooth. Bass performance is very good given their size, but they really shine with the Kicker Hideaway sub that I also installed. I crossover the speakers and sub at 80Hz and the system sounds very high end with minimal ivestment. Exactly what I was looking for and more than I expected given the modest cost of all of the components.
I really enjoy using this little guy on my 7d. Plastic, but good much nicer than the 1.8 that I sold a year ago. A great new way to walk rethink the familiar.
AVOID AVOID AVOID BUFFALO> I have the 500GB version of this Linkstation. I would agree will Bill, although mine hasn't failed yet(had it for a month). Constantly grinds. Slow as molasses for everything, DLNA non compliant, 500GB of tortoise storage, 50 db of constant noise. Without getting into all the details, DLNA basically is non functional on this. Even if it did work, why in the world would the drive need to spin constantly just to remain available on the network?Support has blown me off 2 times, although they seem quite aware of the problem, but developement and management let them blow in the wind. First and last Buffalo product I guess. Unless Buffalo has some other product that actually works and will trade me, I guess I got another new paperweight. Arg.
I am 100 % satisfied with the product.OMG it has the same quality when compared with other HDMI cables which are being sold @ (40 to 50 $) price in various stores.
We've had this setup for over six months and we love it! Would like to have another for other rooms in the house.
The lens is amazing. It may not be auto-focusing, but that is not required for it to be a good lens. I have only used it very briefly so far, but have gotten some amazing photos with it. I usually do landscape and wildlife photography, but have been getting into doing studio/portrait photography recently and this lens fits that bill perfectly. With a tripod and gentle manual focusing, I have been able to take some pretty decent test photos so far. I cannot wait until I have my backdrop set up and am able to take some true portraits with it. I have no doubt they will turn out quite well.
I bought this cable from amazon after losing the one that came with my camera. This one works just as well and cost a lot less then going to a camera shop. I'm happy with my purchase.
The company shipped the item in a timely mannor. Ive used many different brands and types of HDMI cables and this one meets them all. The price is insane, most cables cost $25 - $30. I cant believe I was paying that much before now. I strongly recomend this product.
You get 4GB(holds 1000songs-25 centsto hold each song) for $250 when you could have the Sony Digital Walkman 20GB(holds 13,000)for $350. 13times the # of songs for only $100. You can't play movies on it like you can with the 20GB RCA jukebox/media player,has a 3.5 inch flatscreen and can hold 80 hours of movies(about 11 3.5hr movies,40 2 hour movies)The Accesaries not includedCase-$15-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
Works with my Pioneer AVIC-Z3 but i have an iPhone and i would of liked to see some contact transferring. also the mic that came with my radio isn't the best so i have been told so plan on upgrading that.
I have a iPAQ 3800 that I no longer use and ordered the Navman with a little bit of concern based on the reviews. I found the software easy to use and install. The device works as well as the GPS I've used on rental cars. I live in a remote area with a private driveway that is about 900 feet long and even my driveway was on the provided maps. The GPS takes about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes to acquire. Once active, I put in an address and so far have been directed precisely where I want to go.A couple of tips - each one of the maps takes 20 to 40 meg depending on the size of the state. If you have an older iPAQ, you'll probably need some SD memory. You won't be able to load the maps without the extra memory. It took about four minutes to load a 20 meg map on my iPAQ. There are some tips about increasing performance in the manual that are worth the read. When you install the software on your computer, check the website for updates before downloading to your iPAQ, they have corrected a couple of minor error messages that came up.If you have a basic understanding of how to install software, you should not have any problem with Navman. I found the device easy to use and install. I am very satisfied with the performance.
I purchased a Toshiba laptop with a 17" screen, and there were no backpacks in the store that it would fit in.However, I saw this one on-line, and it's perfect! If you have an over-sized laptop, this is the bag for you.
Setup was a breeze, probably because I only use MAC address filtering rather than WEP, etc. Once setup, my network was expanded and everything was good for 2 days. Then the expander seemed to stop working, and needed to be reset to make it work again... every 1-2 hours. Then it started interfering with the network, i.e. signal was strong but there was no Internet connection. I recommend going with a Panasonic Powerline -- it works like a charm:Panasonic BL-PA100KTA Ethernet Adaptor Starter Pack Includes two HD-PLC (High Definition Power Communication)
I used these speakers to make a small column loudspeaker for square dance calling. Wired them together to create an 8 ohm output to match my amp. They work great. The range from high to low is better than anything I have ever used and I have been doing this for over 30 years.
Faced with the choice of replacing my '98 Rodeo with a new car or to keep it and lacking the resources or the will to do the former, I decided to spring for the needed renovations and bring the Rodeo up to date with 21st century technology. among those upgrades I completely replaced the factory stereo and speakers to which I added this Pyle Subwoofer to the mix. paid a nominal price for it too so felt a little skeptical with what its performance would be like. How pleasantly surprise I was at sound coming from this sub. I spend Sunday afternoon crusing like I did when I was younger just listening to this wonderful complement. would highly recommend it, whether you have lots of money to burn or on a tight budget like me.
I have seen in the specifications saying extra bass but there is no bass at all. I am totally dissatisfied by this product.
I use CompactFlash for most of my digital cameras, and I've become a fan of the Viking brand. However, I still buy by the dollar-per-meg calculation. Currently, this number should always be less than 1. It is curious that the prices on these cards may fluctuate by as much as 20% in one day! I suggest you find the card you want and track it a while. This particular card comes with a great extra at no extra charge: it includes an adapter for your laptop's type II/III slot, a nice touch. [BTW, 'lagniappe' is N'awlins for 'a little extra')
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.
Excellent and super fast way to get MP.However, amazon should decrease the price a little bit, because they do not have to mail the card.
its worth for the money, includes scanning negatives
If it were possible, I'd give this 0 stars. This is based on my unit (VGN-FS660) ever since it was new. Caveat: this review is based on facts, not emotions.Pro's:1) Nice screenCon's:1) Wireless internet is extremely slow, when it does decide to work. Wireless adapter switches on/off all the time so unable to enjoy a seamless internet experience.2) Laptop appears slow, eventhough I have enough RAM, virus/malware/spyware protection, and the system has been optimized (including removal of all that unnecessary Sony junk software).3) Useless "battery" (if you can call it a battery).4) Touchpad is unpredictable. Frequently changing between too responsive or not responsive at all and/or time lag, even after tweaking the settings.5) Poor quality control; a piece of the internal power jack came out when unplugging the ac adapter. This was with regular use, not pulling or tripping on the ac adapter. So even more cash outlay as the warranty had expired.6)My 2nd laptop (Acer) with the exact same specs as this sony (except the hard disk size) is infinitely times faster eventhough it cost me almost a 1/3 of the sony price! And no, I am not promoting Acer (no longer own one).7) Sony's money hungry after sales service. I called up Sony customer service with a simple question regarding a spare part. They wanted $29.99 + tax to answer the question before i even had a chance to ask it. I told them this was very simple regarding the part and not some technical assistance which may warrant them charging. They then agreed, i asked the question and was put on hold. They subsequently told me they were unable to answer that question! They then advised me it would be best if i would send in the laptop, specifying any minor parts repair would be charged at $299 + tax, and major ones at $699 + tax! Incredible. Firstly i didn't mention i needed a repair, and even if i did, for the price i bought this thing and the nonsense i got, i should be offered free after sales services for the life of this junk. And $750+ for a laptop repair??! You can get a fully loaded brand new HP or Dell, with much better and newer specs for LESS than their repair price and even a T61 Thinkpad for slightly more (if you shop smart)!!Sony "robs" you both when and after you buy.Generally speaking, Sony electronics have bloated prices which they don't warrant. Pay for the brand? If this was 30 years ago during the walkman days when Sony products were king, ok. But for a long time now, Sony products have lagged in quality, although perhaps not in aesthetics and certainly not price and subsequent costs....Never ever (people say don't say never ever, but in this case i definitely will!) will I even entertain the idea of getting a Sony product.
This is a great player for any non-HDTV display. I would highly recommend it for any tube TV owner. It covers all the connections - composite, S-Video, and component for video, and stereo analog, coaxial and optical S/PDIF for audio. Other players in this price range often leave out one of the S/PDIF connectors and some don't have component outputs. Setup was easy and intuitive, and no complaints about the remote. The picture looks fantastic on my Panasonic 27&quot; (through component connections); I did not notice any shimmering, color bleeding or any artifacts. The DV343 has read every disc without a problem, even some with minor scratching. I have not had problems with it playing CDs or burned media either. No problems with sound using optical S/PDIF. Another major plus is its ability to play SVCD, which is somewhat rare in DVD players.My only complaint is that it seems to have louder than average spin-up noise. My [...] Apex player was dead-quiet, but you can hear the disc spin on the Pioneer while its operating, especially during the title. It's not especially noisy, but you can hear it during the quieter sequences of the movie.Overall, I think it is one of the better values in DVD players.
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.
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.
This is my second purchase of this product - the first being accidentally damaged beyond repair - which well demonstrates my fondness - all around - for this camera.
Great Item for the price, I am getting another one I like it that well.
I have wonderful older Dahlquist DQ-10 speakers that need really high-current, clean amplification. So, I have a Hafler amp and Hafler preamp that have always sounded fantastic. Then, my preamp died :-(, so I looked around the store for a cheap replacement. I found this Denon-295 that has preamp output plus a switched AC receptacle. So, I plugged in my old Hafler amp. The Denon switches the Hafler on, and voila, great sound once again! I'm quite pleased with the receiver, especially b/c it didn't cost an arm+leg!
This is overall a very nice TV. The display is very good, with immaculate images from HD sources. Standard def TV looks good as well. Widescreen looks fantastic. "Overscan" mode allows you to zoom a 4:3 image and maintain aspect ratio, which is a nice way to avoid pillar-box or letter-box ( black bars ). The speakers are adequate, but any serious HD setup would have dedicated speakers.The built-in DVD player is a nice touch, as it's very convenient. I've never seen nor own any HD DVDs or HD players, so I can't compare in that domain, but the DVD player seems to hold its own.Another great feature is the "spine" in the back of the TV that contains all the input ports aligned vertically for easy access.The only downsides are occasional lockups or "crashes" of the TV, where I need to "reboot". This could be endemic or just apply to my unit. YMMV. Also, the menus and channel tuning support are a little on the slow side, where you need to be deliberate with the remote.Overall, a great TV for a great price.
OH, I GOT SCREWED..THIS PEICE OF EQUIPTMENT SOULD NOT EVEN BE ON THE MARKETIM GLAD I PURCHASED IT WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS CAUSE THEY CREDITED MY MISTAKE.IT DOSENT WORK.. IF YOU LIKE STATIC, LOTS OF NOISE, WITH SOME SPRATIC MUSIC... TURN ON YOUR I POD AND STICK A FAX MACHINE IN YOUR OTHER EAR!PRICELESS... AND I MEAN ITS NOT WORTH THE TIME AND MAILING IT BACK COSTS U MONEY..
I own a Kodak DC240 and one thing I hated was the terrible low-light quality. Not any longer. Also great for close up pictures and with simple logical menus. Great bargain. By the way, if you shoot a video and connect the camera for downloading it to the PC, be patient when the EasyShare window comes up and searches for the pictures; it takes much longer than searching for just pictures, which is not surprising. Also, the word video doesn't appear in the window.
This has been reviewed plenty of times and I have nothing to add here. The setup was pretty straightforward and teaching commands that aren't standard on the remote was ok. There was a little confusion in the setup for device versus activity settings but that was easily figured out. Would get a perfect rating from me but my menu button was defective (common issue) so I had to submit a claim and they have since shipped me out a brand new remote. The "old" one is rendered somewhat useless however...shame.
I have been generally pleased with this purchase, as now I have several more rooms in which I can access the wireless net in my rather large house.
I originally bought the camera to take family photos and to replace our old camera. I was pleasantly surprised at first when taking pictures of the family because they were not moving. The flash is so bright that almost every picture had red eye problems, but those can be edited out with software. However, included software does not include a package to do this. Colors were very nice, and the still pictures looked extremely crisp. Without a flash on, I took over 70 pictures using the display, and a 20 second movie, plus there is still life in the batteries. With the flash on, I would get about 40 to 50 pictures before needing a recharge.Today, I was seriously using the camera attempting to take pictures of my daughters birthday. Out of 38 pictures only 5 were not blurry. I was taking pictures as she was opening presents, and doing nothing special. What would happen is the portion of the picture that the subject was moving is blurry, and the rest is clear. I even tried to wait for a time when very little movement was going on. It's very hard to get the children to stay still long to take a clear picture, so I have no alternative to return this camera.Pros:- Excellent still pictures- Easy to use- Pretty good battery lifeCons:- Blurry pictures if subject moves in the slightest- Lots of red eye- Software package limited
Great, high quality cable! Highly recommend you buy it from Vortex Cable. What a deal and they shipped it very fast. I'm returning my Monster cable to Best Buy, now that this one works just as well and no difference in quality.
This is my first pair of ear canal headphones. I was skeptical that there could be SOOO much difference between regular earbuds/headphones and a pair of these. I knew Shure had a great reputation, but had no idea they were this good.Part of the improved listening experience comes from the design. Since these fit into the ear canal instead of over the ear or in the ear cavity, they bock out most of the sound from outside. This makes the sound from the earphones much clearer and allow you to get incredible sound quality at lower volumes.The other thing that makes these earphones better is the design and quality. They have gold-plated connectors and awesome sounding drivers. You get 9 sleeves to choose from, so fit is perfect. In fact, if you see a review that says they don't sound/fit right, that person is undeniably using the wrong ear pieces. They even have stick on wax shields to screen the electronics from ear wax.The first time I watched a movie, I couldn't believe these sit in your ear canal, but allow you to hear in surround sound! Another note, I had to adjust the eq on my mp3 player, because these are so awesome. You will be amazed at how much range they have on every band of the eq.At first it took me a day or two to get used to how you put them in. The cord goes over the ear from the back and the driver housing fits perfectly in your ear cavity. The sleeve (ear piece) fits just inside the ear canal. The first couple of times you have to adjust them to get the right seal. If they aren't in all the way, the sound will be "tinny" like there isn't enough bass. You'll see reviews that say they don't have enough bass - this is why I tell you that person isn't wearing them correctly, because when you get the tip sealed right the bass BOOMS. It takes a little practice. After putting them in and taking them out a few times, I can get them in and sealed almost as easy as putting in those crappy earbuds I used to use.Don't sweat the price, you will be happy. I am a notoriously cheap and these cost a lot to me. My only regret is that I didn't buy them years ago. I can only imagine how good the earphones are that cost twice or 3X as much.
This is my second Dell Axim, having first had an X5 Advanced, and having enjoyed trouble-free pocket computing for years.This one is many steps up what with excellent wireless performance, excellent display, great speed and memory expandability, and smaller form factor.Then there is the reasonable price.This is one of the best PDAs out there, hands down!
After doing the research I bought these and absolutely love them. They are virtually indestructable and the best bang for the buck. I have used plenty of pricier models for birding and find little difference between these and the competition. I am truly delighted with these and even bought a spotting scope from Barska that I am also very pleased with.
For the past few years, I have been using Home Plug equipment to interconnect devices that needed wired connections with my wireless router which has the connection to the WAN. I recently bought some Trendnet 500 devices from Amazon (BTW, don't buy the stuff, it is junk), and things started to go south almost immediately. So, I began to realize that I should just bite the bullet and have someone wire my key rooms in my house with CAT6 (that's gigabit capable) wiring. So after a bit of an expense (but heh, now that it's done, it's done), I now have all my key rooms wall ports connected to a main switch (which is a NETGEAR GS108, but could also have been another GS105). I then connected one of the wireless router's wired LAN ports via the room's wall port to the main switch and then hooked up a NETGEAR GS105 in the two of the other rooms to connect my DVRs, BluRay3d players, etc. There was then nothing else to do... No configuring, nothing. It just immediately switched everything to get to the wireless router so that DHCP could be completed AND each device found the internet with no hassle. As a test of the wiring and switches, I initiated a ftp download of a 500MB movie file from my main desktop hooked into one of the wireless router's wired LAN ports to my MacBook Pro connected via a LAN cable to one of the rooms' GS105 ports. I saw the Network Performance meter jump to about 900 (yes you are reading this correctly) megabits per second. Absolutely amazing. I should have done all of this sooner.So the net is, these NETGEAR switches are freaking awesome!
I've been looking everywhere for a cheap, big capacity cd case, the price was perfect for wut I wanted to spend, & it held all my CDs wit room for more, love the product & the delivery was in a very timely manner! Very satisfied!
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.
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!
I would highly recommend this laptop back to anyone that needs to transport their laptop and needs some durability. It has a lot of places to store cords, power cables, etc.
I bought this product about 6 months ago so we could listen to our i-pod while in the kitchen. It was inexpensive and got good reviews, so I decided to give it a try. We have been very pleased with the product. The sound quality is quite good considering the price. The unit is small and there is a travel bag, so it's gone with us during our recent vacations. We use it to recharge our i-pod while on the road and to have our personal music playing wherever we are.
Used this with my 80gb Zune. broke within first month of use. Would turn on and off randomly. Sound quality is terrible.
This lens is very fast. It is well worth the money. It is easy to shoot indoors at a low shutter speed without a flash. It is very sharp at all aperatures. I use it on a Nikon D80 without any trouble focusing. A must have for shooting indoors at museums/aquariums!
Shipped fast and looks great, I love it being borderless.But really, who is the model in this picture? She is gorgeous. I think I am in love.
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.
Excellent and thrifty little wall charger. The charge lights could have been a little bigger and better labeled. Also, if they wanted to improve on this unit, they should make the charger have faster charging time.But ... the charger is very good the way it is now. A very good choice for those that need a charger for their Kodak battery and don't want to spend an arm and leg for it.
While this is not the highest quality product in comparison with other brands, it certainly is best best value for the dollar.
I could not be more please with your product. Item was shipped in a timely manner and received in excellent condition.
I've used a couple of times and no water inside yet. :) The high price justifies losing 1 star. Besides the price, I recommend.
No remote is perfect, but this one is as close as I have ever found. It controls everything I have ever tried to control except the PS3, which nothing can control, thanks to Sony's terrible product design. It's infinitely customizable and since I purchased it several years ago, that one remote is all I have ever needed.Ok, so now check this out:After owning this remote for going on four years it finally died on me. The leads had become scratched so badly that it could not take a charge from the base station. Over the last year or so of life I had to futz with it a bit to get it connect, but it was no big deal. Eventually, however, it died, which I wasn't that bothered by because, hey, fours years out of a remote is pretty good.So after it died, I contacted Logitech to see if they knew any way I could get it working again. After a few emails over the course of about three or four days, DHL pulled up at my house with a brand new remote. I hadn't even asked for one, since it was three years out of warranty, and they had not mentioned to me that they were sending a new one, but after less than a week, boom, I had a new remote. That's some pretty darn good customer service.So I was pretty happy about it, but then after about a week the new remote started having trouble docking and charging. This was annoying, but since I got it free after being years past my warranty date, I just figured it was par for the course. My luck finally ran out, right?Wrong. I contacted Logitech again to tell them about it and ask them if they had any suggestions, and they sent me an email back saying they were sending me yet another replacement. Now this time around they mentioned how far I was out of warranty and not to expect them to send another one again, but I am still impressed as hell they sent me the first replacement, let alone a second replacement. They could have said, "Screw you," the very first time I contacted them, as so many, many, many companies would do, but they did not. And then they definitely should have told me to take a hike when I came back to them again, but again they did not.Now the only question that remains is will this new one work or die off quickly. The first remote I had lasted four years. The second one (the free one) lasted four weeks. Maybe in the last four years the quality has gone downhill, I don't know, but I still have to say that they have shown me some mighty impressive customer service.
These speakers are the best for DIY people who wants the best for every penny you spend. It took me an hour or two to hook this up to my room with some some work on making it run across my room. the cords of front and center speakers are decent enough for installing it in a desk or a wall close to your monitor with the subwoofer on the floor but most of the time, the rear speakers wont. I hope this had extension cords running 20feet they didnt. It might increase the price if they do but its an easy task to do. you will need a RCA plugs($3.99 for 4 pairs at radioshack), speaker wires and RCA female to female for extension($.99 each at 99cents store) and soldering tools. cut the wires the the desired length, solder RCA plugs on both ends, connect to subwoofer to the desired speaker port and connect the other side to the speaker. Staple to the sides if desired.PROS:Flexibility - you can do alot of upgrade on this one. its easy to extend the wires without cutting/splicing any of its wires by using RCAs. And the best thing i love is you can replace the speakers with better speakers like i did. i bought speakers from component systems at goodwill and hook them up with this one(except subwoofer). it felt like a $500 sound system. FYI, Using a creative xtreme gamer sound card. dont get me wrong, original speakers are good but it lacked good bass. i suggest replacing them buy buying or looking around in your garage for some old good quality speakers. I swithed speakers to upgrade, not because the one that it comes with are broken. they are still working pretty good.5.1 channel - matrix mode is good but its stereo being channeled thru 5 speakers. Use a PC and configure them to put out 5.1 and adjust the volume of the rear(using ac3filter) and watch a DVD. you will feel the everything. increase the bass and watch saving private ryan, you will even look back to check some explosions that you can hear behind you. I dont reccommend that you max your bass, the vibration can be annoying to your neighbors.Volume - It can fill up my average size room with loud sound with about speaker volume to 60% and my pc on 20%. I havent tried putting them on both 100% but you get the picture, unless you have to put these on a cinema sized room, volume is way enough.Space - the subwoofer takes only a small space. the speakers too and can be mounted to a wall.CONS:work work work - the amount of work you have to put up to make this work can be a lot for other people but for me, its average and worth the extra effort.Upgrades - its the (my opinion) basic 5.1 speaker package you can see on the market. it has no wireless remote, no wireless speaker, doesnt auto adjust or synchronize with the others, no optical or hdmi input(just 3.5mm jacks) but this things are available on other more expensive speakers.no complain for me though and im using this for two years now. i have no issues with anything. its still the best speaker i bought and i think i'll be using this till the technology is obsolete and PCs doesnt support 3.5mm jacks anymore. Im free for questions, discussions and comments.
If your camera is fast and supports high detail, you need at least the 512mb card as fast as the Lexar. I have been using this compact flash card with the Canon EOS 6.3MP Digital Rebel Camera and have had nothing but good results. Also use with the HP 7350 Photo card reader, and again, good results.Seems like a no-brainer.
this remote does everthing it says it can but not flawless.I have the new Yamaha 2700 reciever. It would not setup for all the features it can do. atleast not easily
I needed a replacement for a backpack that was worn out and also would fit my 17.3&#34; laptop. After doing a lot of research online I decided on the Targus XL. Going by what I read and saw online I thought this bag would be great for my purposes. WOW! I can say I am very happily surprised at exactly how well it has worked out. I have room for my laptop, tablet and peripheal gear with enough room left over for a couple of days clothing. This bag is HUGE. I use this bag as my carry-on for travel. It is comfortable and while large still meets the restrictions of the airlines. It is well constructed and with all the space and features for around $50 it was a very good deal. If you need a large versatile backpack you should keep the Targus XL TXL617 under serious consideration.
Cable has a quality built, solid connectors. Picture from HDMI out to TV is very nice looking.
I just recently bought this digital camera for our real estate business...I was comparing this model with a comperable Sony model....after viewing the specs...NO QUESTION THIS WAS THE ONE ! ...a ton of software, and accessories that were included for this price..you have it all.. The over 2,000,000 pixels it has in High Resolution...one word WOW ! and it is so easy to use with the software and the USB port.. I would HIGHLY reccommend this digital camera to everyone..worth the PRICE--VALUE and everything it has to offer.
Ok. I was stuck in the same spot as you.I had purchased a Denon DVD-2910 which was built like a tank, had audiophile sound, and was of the utmost quality. It had every feature known to man....and did not like my display at all. Essentially, I was one of the unlucky ones whose display was not compatible with the Genesis chip in that player, and had a nasty ghosting and macroblocking problem. So much for my dream machine.Since I wasn't about to go through that again (and the upscaling is a gimmick no matter what anyone tells you. Trust me, you can't add more gas to a 5 gallon tank by making the gascap bigger)I decided to find a high quality player without the upscaling. Problem is, most of the better universal players these days use that darn Genesis chip. That left me with basically 2 options: The Harman Kardon 31 or the Onkyo.The Harman gets great user reviews, and has the typical high gloss looks that HK is known for, but it doesn't play SACD's and it got a pretty weak review from a pro benchmarking site.The Onkyo on the other hand, is an interesting case. It turns out that this model is actually a Pioneer 588a (which got a killer review from the same benchmarking site for picture quality), plopped into a sturdier, less plastic-y chassis.I held my breath and ordered the Onkyo, and boy am I glad I did.The build quality is excellent. Not a 12lb hi-end battleship by any means, but solid enough to not look or feel cheap. The jacks on the rear apron are sturdy enough to take my "grip from hell" Monster component cables without buckling, and the layout is logical. The remote is well layed-out and easy to use, and the buttons are very responsive.Unlike my pricey Denon, the video adjustments can be made on a bar at the bottom of the screen allowing a full view of the change in picture as you adjust. The picture, amazingly at this price, is fairly close to reference. Although the tech review site mentioned a problem with black level, the blacks looked plenty black to me, more-so than my Denon anyway. This could be a newer firmware version for all I know. Chroma is absolutely spot-on, and the colors in Return of the Jedi, and Starship Troopers look jaw-dropping.DVD-Audio (I haven't had a chance to test SACD yet) playback was the only element I've run into that was less-than-stellar. To the average "listens to the latest hits" listener it would probably be a knock-out, but chances are an experienced audiophile would find the playback a bit flat, with a slightly noticable noise floor. Not bad mind you, but if you're buying a universal player with emphasis on the audio performance, you may want to spend a bit more money.But if you are buying with video performance in mind, this Onkyo SP502 absolutley cannot be beat anywhere near this price, without the risk of macroblocking issues with the Faroudja chipset. You could save 90 bucks or so by buying the Pioneer, which has identical performance, but the cheap, flimsy build quality may not be worth the savings.
also had a problem with left clicker thanks to the reviewer here i called microsoft and they shipped a replacement Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 with no charge or having to return the mouse.thats customer service!Microsoft's hardware support number (800-360-7561)dial 0 when the menu starts
This player met my expectations in every way and it was very inexpensive so I am happy. I bought it for books on CD so I can't judge how well it will handle music. Hard Rockers need another review.
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.
Well, in all fairness, I did not have the chance to find out how "brilliant" or otherwise, how inept is this product. I purchased it based on the "reviews" that I read and everyone rated it 3+ stars.I did everything that I was supposed to do, programmed my remote, and got all excited. It is important for me to mention that I do not have a fancy or complicated system. All I have is a Sony TV Bravia XBR9,a Sony Blue-Ray and a Sony HT-S100 sub-woofer with 5 mini speakers. So, I thought, this should be a piece of cake...Yeah, right!Well,I pushed the tv button to test my "universal" one does it all remote: Nothing!Went back to the Monster site, started from scratch, went to the "troubleshot" section, updated the remote,veryfied my connections: Nothing!Sent an email to Monster, and waited for two weeks: Nothing! Sent another email: Waited for one week: Nothing!Called Monster: Waited for 30 minutes before someone answer. I explained everythnig to the customer service representative. He asked me to do basically everything that I have already done twice: Nothing!After one hour and fifteen minutes on the phone, he said: I am sorry but I am going to have to trasfer you to the "Code Two" department. They are trained to solve this type of problem. I cannot do it for you. He put me on hold, I waited listening to their annoying recordings of various singers and musicians and then, I got disconnected!I called back and I was surprised someone answered the phone right away! But then, the girl told me that she will have someone call me back within 30 minutes. I have no choice then, I waited, and waited and waited and guess what: Nothing!So, I decided that I did not really wanted a product that does not offer ANY customer service. I do not care how fantastic the product is, you need someone that if you have a problem, they can solve it for you. I returned the damn thing and asked for a refund.So, I guess if you do not have any problems and everything works fine then, you can consider yourself lucky. I just happy that I did not "upgrade" and ordered their light controls system.
This is the best ballgame listening device I've ever had. After reading the reviews, I concluded it was not 100% Waterproof. However, I just put it in a little plastic bag, paddle out to a buoy, tie up and listen to the game. Water has gotten on it several times and it has responded fine. I do take the batteries out and dry them if it has gotten really wet, so as to avoid the corrosion others spoke about in their reviews. I am going to buy a couple back-ups in case they stop making this thing. It is very rare to find a product that actually exceeds your hopes.
I needed headphones I could take to the gym, but after having Sony Street Style headphones w/ volume control for a long time, I really wanted headphones with volume control. Well, the loss of sound quality was just barely noticeable in the Koss headphones, they were half the price, and they do have volume control. However, they hurt the backs of your ears after a while, and whatever you do, don't wear them at the gym. I was using a stationary bike, got a little sweat in them, and the left ear stopped working. Oh well...back to Sony for me.
This TV is a good value for the price.The user guide leaves a lot to be desired.The sound volume is adequate, but could be a bit louder.Be careful when adjusting the antenna. It broke ( snapped off) when I tried to adjust it, and I replaced it myself with one from a parts store.I have mine in the kitchen attached to cable, and overall it has a satisfactory picture.The packaging for this TV is excellent.I rate this TV as good considering it's low price.
I bought 2 of these Versalight 160 6 months ago and i used them just 3 times for 10 minutes...I was so excited when i recieved them but not for a long time. All started when i wanted for the first time to turn off the flashes: I did as they wrote in instruction but the result was a fuse burned...after i changed the fuse all was ok...A few day ago,when i wanted to use the flashes again, i opened the flashes, i did some shots when the flash light got burned with the bulb...So i start to think about this business...if its so profitable to spend 300$ for something that you can use just 30 minutes...
I bought this based on good reviews. I too was fed up with remanufactured cartridges. I got it last week and right out of the package it did not print the blue ink. It prints red and yellow only....looking orange. I wrote to econoline THREE times and got NO response. Nice job. I would guess these are factory seconds also. I will NEVER buy from them again.A day after I wrote this review, I got a full credit from econoline. No response to my emails, no explanation of what might be wrong, no offer to send a fully functional cartridge...just a note from Amazon that I would get a credit. What does customer service mean?
I was hesitant about purchasing canon 50mm f/1.4 because I normally would purchase canon L lenses. The 50mm lens is the right fit if your concern about your budget on purchasing a non-L lens. It produces very nice pictures and well worth the money spent. Highly recommended lens for your arsenal collection.
Amazon had a great price on it so I had to get it. Used this on a trip from Michigan to Minnesota. Worked great!!! It kept the Ipod charged and the transmitter worked ok. It is probably expected that you may have to change frequencies once in a while though.
I purchased the Fishmark 320 to replace a very old, but functional late 1980's Microtrac 2800. The Fishmark display had very sharp resolution, but it "found" lots of phantom fish that weren't there. I had checked and re-checked the transducer installation according to the instructions, and it didn't help. Now, when powering up, the display comes up, it beeps a few times and shuts down. I've used it for maybe 5 hours, and it was less than useless all of that time. It wasn't an expensive unit, but I expected much better from Eagle/Lowrance than what I got.
This is our third laptop - second ulta-portable. Sony really did a nice job with this one. They've managed to package everything into a very small unit, including the DVD drive. The display is amazingly sharp and clear. Physically it's beautiful, the materials and construction are first class. More importantly, the battery life is phenomenal.The keyboard is a little on the small side for me, but perfect for my wife, who is the main user. With laptops, and especially ultra-portables, it's very important to try the keyboard before you buy (if possible). My wife tried it out at the Sony store, but they couldn't match the Amazon price.I didn't notice any issues with the DVD software, I was able to watch a movie in full screen.Also, as another reviewer noted, this computer ships with a lot of garbage on the drive - applications you'll never use, links to free offers, movie trailers, etc., etc. Many of these start up at boot and really slow things down. I spent a considerable amount of time uninstalling all that stuff, which speeded up the boot time considerably and also freed up a lot of HD space. Very annoying. However, all that is behind us and I have nothing bad to say about this PC, other than the sticker shock. It is expensive, especially in these days of falling laptop prices. But if portability is your goal, you owe it to yourself to at least consider this one.
I know there are speakers that are better, but not at this price. I am using them in my office, and there are more then loud enough. The sound is very good (not great) and that is good enough since I don't use my computer as my home entertainment center.
Excellent flash system for macro photography. Kit includes step rings in several sizes to fit most lens systems. No batteries included. I've used the system on a Nikon D70 camera with multiple lenses and found exposure easy to regulate even when in purely manual mode. The dual flash system makes macro photography lighting very easy to do. Having wireless capability makes for an almost unlimited number of lighting possibilities without the tangle and hassle of wires.
This antenna is a good buy. I replaced this one with my RCA antenna. It received more HDTV channel than before and I don't have to keep turn it to aim to the station you want to watch. I live in San Jose area, you just put in one place, for one direction, that's it never have to aim it again. I am please Philips make such good antenna with resonable price.
I got these 2 hdmi cables very cheap and both cables not working at all i'm sure it's cheap chinese product!!!P.SSpend little extra and get a good quality HDMI cable...
This turntable should not get a single star because it is definitely not recommended. Unfortunately, no star is not a choice. After having spent some time installing it, one reason being that the cord from the turntable to the amplifier is very short, we started playing some records only to find out that the drag is horrific. And since we obviously have unpacked the turntable, we have no recourse but are stuck with an $75 item that cannot be used.
I got this one during black friday from Fry's for $270/-When I got bought it, I was looking for a LCD with > 16ms response time and at least 500:1 contrast ratio. This one has 8ms response time. It also comes with built in speakers which was really nice. It let me get rid of my old desk speakers thus making more room on my table.The installation was pretty straight forward. Plug in the wires and you are good to go. No software to install. For a few minutes I fumbled trying to find the spot to attach wires, but once I figured that out, it was breeze.Overall it looks like a nice LCD monitor. I will come back and edit this review if I see any issues with this one.
This seems well made, sturdy, durable and is coated in a rubber like material. I think this coating would provide some shock protection and provides a great grip.This is "only" 16GB, so I use this to transport files temporarily. I don't use this as a permanent backup of files (I have an External Drive for that). This is small, so I will take this traveling and transfer my pictures on it daily (in case my camera is lost or stolen, I will still have my pics!). I will also use this to transport files from one computer to another or to share info with a friend. This will replace my disks (CDs & DVDs).Approx. 3"L x 1"W x x.5"D - Made in China
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.
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.
Al Hansen: Andrea Rosen Gallery.: An article from: Artforum InternationalThe Kodak EasyShare C613 is the best camera in its class. I have many digitals, but this is the camera I use the most. The Kodak C613 is the camera that I carry around each day. It was my first serious camera. It is the best intuitive camera I've come across. All the buttons and prompts just seem right. It turns on fast and moves quickly. Best of all is the Kodak color saturation, which I need in the use of bright costumes.
She really likes this thing. It is small has room for all the power and accessories but not much else. fits small screen laptops. 14" is perfect, 15" is pushing it.
i went from a ball mouse to this bad boy!!best mouse ever created!! the first one i got i used until id not only worn through the paint where your thumb sits on the side of the mouse, but i wore the feet out and part of the plastic on the bottom i used it that much!!i moved to the mx518 which is also good, but for me the 500 will forever be the best mouse ever made!
Bought 2 of these two years ago. I am very pleased, no complaints. Easy to install and very sturdy, I used both the 75mm and 100 sides without issue for my 17" LCD computer monitors.
Cables work. Since digital data is essentially a toggle this is high praise. A very good deal especially considering the price.
Love the motion switch in the unit, just pick it up and the "Glow" feature fires up. The recharging station is a must, I am tired of replacing batteries. I now use this to control my Roomba. A definate must for any "Man Cave"!
Didn't work at all. Tried connecting my Xbox 360 to 4 different HDMI ports across 2 different TV's, none of them worked. Both TV's and the console worked with a previous HDMI cable, so it's without a doubt the cable that's the problem.
Canon continues to be a great product -- their toner cartridges never fail and can always be depended upon when needed.
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.
The mouse has a very limited range of less than 3 feet, which is indicated on the packaging. Unfortunately, I could not find that information in the description on Amazon. I'm sure that I will find some use for it-- just not the one that I had originally intended.
I've had this camera for over one year now. It does what it's supposed to do without much setup or hassle. The "face follow" feature is a gimmick to me and although it does follow the face quite well, it is more annoying than functional. Despite this, I still recommend this product mainly because of its ease of use and simplicity.
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.
I bought this hard drive to put in a 4 year old computer because I toasted the old hard drive. I installed the drive in place of the old one with no problems, I popped in a Windows 7 DVD and was off to the races. As soon as Windows 7 was done installing I ran the Windows Experience Rating program and the drive got a 5.9.
These cables were delivered on time, worked as advertised and appear to be of high quality. I'm satisfied.
I've had many less expensive versions of this type of thing and this is by far the best. It does such a good job that you can't tell the difference of whether you're upper lip has been waxed or not.
I bought this to replace my Foray case, which has been my primary case for many years, but is now wearing out. It is very similar in design, but it is about 1/2&#34; narrower, making it a really tight fit for my gear. Also the internal pockets of the Foray were more 'hidden' helping me to secure my passport and some cash from someone who might open the zippers looking for stuff to steal. The internal pockets in this are quite obvious, and not quite as large. The design is good, but not as good as the Foray. Unfortunately, I cannot get a replacement from Foray, so I am adjusting to this option.
I had purchased a generic battery from a local store, but was not satisfiedwith its performance. I ordered the Kodak battery and it arrived in a shorttime. It was in the factory package and was well protected. Also, theprice was similar to the generic battery.
I needed something to protect my new Macbook Air and its screen, and the ScreenSavrz cloth seems to do the trick. I've only been using it for a few weeks, so we'll see how it stands up to longterm use, but so far it has protected my screen and given me peace of mind when shutting the laptop. Pleased so far.
I have three lenses by far but I have only one filter before. I don't know how important it is to protect the lenses until I consulted with relative information. Then I bought two more and make every of my lenses to be protected.
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.
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.
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.
Was having problems with adding points to my gamertag. guessing Microsoft was having issues with their end, so I turned to amazon for points. Had my digital code within minutes and was watching the movie I wanted.
I ordered this charger because my camera came with an original kodak KLIC-8000 battery, however it does not charge the KODAK BRAND battery, but is does charge the knock off. Therefore, I am still left with a battery that I cannot charge with out paying the high price for a kodak brand charger.
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 bought my iFP-190T two weeks ago, and I use it everyday. It is SO SMALL, and yet I can carry 64 songs on it encoded in WMA format at 128 kbps. There is a lot of good community user forum support for this too at the iriver website. I can carry it in my pocket or attach it to my arm using the optional arm band (you should buy this arm band and carry case directly from the iriver estore, since the player unfortunately does not include them). the only problem I see with this player is that it has no memory expansion ability. But 256 MB is plenty for me to carry around songs for at least a few days before I go back to my computer and upload a different set of tunes. The other issue is that this player is definitely for a gadget head, and not for a technophobe user. You have to read the manual to fully appreciate all the features. But it's worth the effort. This player can do it all. Buy it now, you won't regret it!
Received this universal remote in excellent condition. It was relatively easy to program, using my computer. It functions very good in our den in controlling the TV, home theater, satellite receiver and local cable channels. I am well pleased with it and recently ordered another Harmony 670 for our sun room to control new HDTV set, upconvert DVD player, local over the air antenna channels and DVR/satellite receiver. Plan to program and begin using this one, shortly.
Alrededor de 5 a&ntilde;os utilizandola y ningun problema. Buena calidad de fotos y de rapida recuperaci&oacute;n para la toma de la siguiente foto
It is fine. If you want to spend more, I am glad I am not married to you.
These cartridges aren't stocked anymore at my local store so I was glad to find this good deal on Amazon.
This product is a good solid, stable product that works well in a business environment. SRX 400 works well to boost signal strength and to give you that extra bar of signal when you need it. My mobile users with this card can routinely get a usable, solid signal where reception was poor before.-As always, I never recommend installing the Linksys application, but instead installing the card and then using the Windows wizard to install just the driver from the CD. I recommend using the Microsoft Wifi control and third party applications sometimes cause conflicts.-Again, great for home or business use. As an IT professional this is the card I would equip users with if their notebook was not equipped wifi or if their internal wifi was not performing up to the user's desire.-As a side note, I would recommend that with all technology items, that you install the latest firmware straight away. I suggest that before ever calling tech support or writing a negative review online. More times than note, a firmware update has resolved my problem unless an item was damaged in shipping. In that case it is not a poor reflection of the product, but rather the delivery service. Please consider that when writing reviews.
Not allot can be said that isn't already known about SanDisk. Good Product. Very dependable.
I bought this device last summer (and, in retrospect, paid a lot more than I should have) because my Thinkpad T30 doesn't have built-in USB 2.0, just USB 1.1. It works OK with low-power devices like scanners and flash drives. However, to run a high-power device (especially one that doesn't already have an AC power adapter of its own, such as Seagate's FreeAgent Go external hard drives), you need to obtain the AC power adapter (available separately) for this card. I don't know, myself, where to get one, so I'm going to find another USB PC Card that does have a power adapter included. Avoid unless you have power adapters on hand for all your high-power-using USB devices.
I recently purchaced this dvd player and I am not sure why I cant get a picture or maybe i need the manufatures code I dont know and my son has lost my paperwork I know its not a review but if you can help me you deserve 10 stars thank you, Mischelle
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 had the iPod for a few weeks now, and love it! I have had other MP3 players and though they are smaller, the capacity of the iPod is beyond fantastic! This could be a 5 star product, but I don't like the cover on the fire wire plug in as I have finger nails and it is a pain to open and access. I am also not fond of how easily it can be turned on when I am storing the player. I am in the habit of using the hold button now, but it seems power could have been protected in a more effective manner. The controls and display are big, bright and really user friendly. The battery last a long time when charged using the wall adapter, and fire wire, included. I use this player in my car rather than a CD stereo, and I no longer need to use blank CD's to transport my music collection. It is everything that I need and well worth the investment.
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.
The card has been very solid. I have actually purchased as gifts for others. The DVR software is not very good. I would recommend finding other DVR software.
I just purchased this photo printer a few days ago. I am blown away by the quality, speed, and ease of use. I am a previous owner of an Epson Stylus 925 ( I do not recommend buying this one, problems with the paper feed), but decided to buy the Epson R320 photo printer when I saw the reviews from this site and other sites. This printer is so much faster than my other Epson and the quality of the images are a world of a difference. I highly recommend this printer. Don't waste your money on other printers. This printer is definitely worth every penny. The best bang for the buck. Epson does not consider this a high end printer, but I surely do. I have been into digital photography for three years and have never seen anything like what this printer can do. I have a hard time giving products five starts because I usually find something wrong, but this time is an exception. Keep up the great work Epson.
This is a great remote, and it replaced a Harmony 659 that died (after 3 years). It does everything as advertised. The buttons are not quite as easy as the 659, but it works exactly the same. It says it has additional features for the PVR, but I still have the hot keys setup, because the included buttons aren't in a comfortable spot.
This product worked perfectly.I wasn't even sure there was a cable like this I needed to hook a Blue ray player and a Xbox 360 into the same sound bar to augment the stereo. Great price and fast shipping can't ask for anymore than that.
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.
Great lens for beginners and pros alike! This was my go-to lens for most all types of run-and-gun photography until it was stolen.
I have been using crucial ram for six years now, I have one machine with 2GB runningXP Pro and my other machine has 3GB running Vista Ultimate. The XP machine is muchfaster, with only a 2.8GHZ intel P4 while the vista machine is running a 3.2GHZintel P4. The more I use my vista machine the more I like it. I give it 5 starbecause it performs well for me.
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.
2 hours working with their tech support only to be told to take it back for a refund. The unit would not handshake with their own router! Something about incorrect firmware. Give me a break! We have to test and debug their product. Just throw it out on the market and then worry about if it works with other Linksys products. No thanks.
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.
Could not be happier. TV is great. Now if only the cable people would get their act together and send more channels.
Would have been nice if this thing remembers the last channel it was on, when the vehicle turns off. Otherwise it works.
i evaluated two other small keyboards after becoming frustrated with the adesso 595. A4tech keyboard was one of the two i looked at. my requirements were 1) usb without an adapter; 2) full complement of the "windows" keys; 3) "shift" and "alt" keys on both sides of the space bar; and 4) size around the 12" x 6" range.this keyboard does not have the typical laptop-style feel, but is responsive nonetheless and works well for fast typing. the keys are normally-sized. my only criticism of this keyboard is the placment of the "ins" and "del" keys.- the "del" key is in the upper-right corner, which is not the most familiar placement.- the "ins" key is to the left of the arrow keysmy preference would have been for the "del" key to be to the left of the arrow keys. the "ins" key is rarely used, so it should not be there.so i searched for a way to swap those keys and found the excellent "keytweak" program and remapped those keys the way i wanted.overall, this is the best of the 3 keyboards i have evaluated, and it is also the least expensive. so for value, i give this keyboard 5 stars.
Hi. We have had this webcam for several years, using it on a Windows XP/P4 desktop. Although not listed in the antiquated description, there is updated software that was written and made available in 2010. This newer version software allows the use of this webcam on a Windows 7 based machine. Currently we are using this Logitech Fusion webcam on a Windows 7/64 bit laptop and Skype. The Logitech website, additionally, offers an active X to download which will automatically detect the webcam model you have and indicate the proper download and your operating system.And then there is the Logitech "VID" software which you may use to invite friends to video conference with if you so desire.Otherwise this is one workhorse of a webcam and we have used several of the still images on our social webpages with great success.Enjoy
I have been using this mouse for months and still have not had to change the batteries. Nice feel and all of the buttons needed for shortcuts. Great quality and I have never lost communications with mouse. Only con is that it does not work well more than three feet from the controller when going through a wooden desk. I had to set the controller up high on top of the computer in order for it to work.
I bought this as a gift and had to return it. It worked as long as it was plugged in but wouldn't even turn on otherwise, which defeats the purpose of it being a portable digital frame. Hopefully it was just a single faulty item, but I'm going to go with a different brand as a replacement.
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.
Item always comes up when you do a blue tooth mouse search. This is NOT a Blue tooth mouse.
I purchased this printer five years ago and I have used it with two successive computers. Prior printers that I had went bad in a couple of years. Maybe they would have lasted longer had I used the manufacturer's ink instead of off the wall brands.You decide. Is it the Canon i860 or their ink that is great? I think the two go together.
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....
I have had the printer for nearly a year and use it for personal use. I have been impressed with it overall from a reliability, maintainability, quality, and speed perspective. It meets all my needs and I have not had a single issue with it. I plan to buy another one from Costco for $189 since it costs that much for the toner cartridges themselves...then I have a spare printer as well.
We bought this for our 94-year-old relative so we could actually go out a bit more and feel confident she'd be okay or could press that button if not okay.she loved it, we love it, so we'll see. i love the no-monthly-fee and the bits and pieces all worked fine at installation. we didn't realize we'd have to buy a line-splitter, but we did that ($6) and had no problem installing everything. a pre-arranged 911 test worked great, sound was very good, no probs. the tiny screws are just the same as ones on your glasses, so already annoying and familiar.and we've been out to dinner three times since getting it! hooray!since my work is with elders, i've since helped two of them get this device into their house. obviously i hope everything goes as smoothly as ours.i notice the references to replacement of faulty parts, and i'm impressed that company do that so speedily. of course, it would be great if they never had problems (you know, the way that Bill Gates' newest software never has problems), but nevertheless speedy and courteous replacement (NOT from Bill Gates alas) does it for me.and we love the straight-to-local 911 connection.by the way, i've been looking into this for some time before deciding on this. i can't tell you the number of sleazy senior expo hawks who tried to sell me expensive services with high installment fees and undisclosed expenses. what a field of exploitation -- i hadn't realized. that makes this look even greater!
$3 per 6 foot cable, these are the best all around value. Similar cables at a local cable store were $40!
I bought this item because I'm embarking on that rite of passage into middle age: transferring my LPs to digital files. So I bought a USB-enabled turntable & the record cleaner kit. As is clearly shown in the picture, the kit consists of a pad, pad tray & a 2 oz bottle of cleaning solution. You're supposed to sweep the record with the dry pad, apply 3-4 drops of the cleaning fluid to the edge of the pad, re-sweep & then do a final sweep with a dry portion of the pad. I've encountered at least 3 problems with this product:1) poorly written/non-updated instructions - you're supposed to sweep the record "in the direction of the arrows on the handle", well, there are no arrows on the handle, I can only hope that the fibers of the pad are not directional2) inadequate wicking of the cleaning fluid - the 3-4 drops of fluid don't spread out very well &, as a result, there's a tendency to clean only narrow tracks of the record3) lack of a cleaning tool (or at least some instructions) for the pad itself - where does all that dirt you've cleaned off of the record go? Onto the pad, where it stays until perhaps it's deposited onto the next record.I can remember (back in the day) buying record cleaning kits that had none of these deficiencies. Apparently the folks that made those products have gone the way of the buggy whip manufacturers...
The Arkon stand gets high marks for almost all attributes, though it could hold my Xoom tablet at little higher angle in portrait orientation. (I'll play with it to find a configuration that does this.) The compact fold-up form factor makes it easy to slip into the side pocket of my $15 HP sleeve along with data and audio cables. It looks like at Tootsie-Roll.(That said, the $2 wire mesh business card holder I got at Office Max (Item #21196830) works perfectly in landscape mode on my desk. The gel skin on my Xoom protects it from any scratches and the card holder puts the screen at a perfect angle. It's not so hot for portrait mode - a little unbalanced - but hey, I have the Arkon too!)
Let me say up front that, because the V700 ships with a SilverFast image management program, this is essentially a joint review of device and software.We're a family of photographers with a lot of legacy negatives and slide material, some ours, some inherited from our parents. We've tried several scanners, with so-so results, and found them slow and somewhat clunky to use. Which meant we made little headway with the huge quantity of material we were trying to get into digital format.The reviews convinced us to try the V700, and we've been delighted. First, I won't say it's perfect - at this price point, we didn't expect to have a totally professional experience. If it were possible, we'd probably give it a 4.5 instead of a 5. Some of the glitches noted by others can be at least mildly irritating. Still, even with the basic SilverFast software shipped with it, it works much better than anything else we've tried. (And using the SilverFast Studio Ai with ME makes it even better - you have to order this separately, but you can get it as a download.)When used with the shipped SilverFast program, the device is intuitive, which results in a fast learning curve. (The videos on the SilverFast support site are extremely helpful should a question arise.)What has impressed us the most is the adjustability of the import controls, especially the ability to adjust F-stops 3 up or down on negative imports, which literally brings most heretofore unviable negative images "back from the dead." As to transparencies, the adjustments provided for their import are also helpful. If you combine this adjustment capability with Photoshop controls, it is truly amazing how much life you can return to images so faded or discolored that they're almost invisible to the naked eye. Evidently there's a lot more information left on even the worst of old slides and negatives than our cursory examination led us to believe.Also, we like the speed. The scan process is reasonable as to time required. Also, the ability to scan multiple images at once is cool. Which reminds me of the plastic holder issue. The V700 ships with a good assortment of sizes. Still, it would have been nice to have been offered the option of purchasing spares with the scanner at perhaps somewhat less than the rather breathtaking price charged by after-market vendors like SilverFast.As to ICE, unlike the experience of other reviewers, we definitely notice a difference when using ICE, especially on images with large areas of solid color. If you want to use ICE, do go through the steps of specifying exactly how you want to use it, as this very much affects not only speed but also the end output. The degree of detection and correction sensitivity that you set is critical. If you set the sensitivity high, you can get rid of just about any dust, etc., but the tradeoff for this much "cleaning up" is a significant degree of image softening. A setting somewhere in the middle seems to work best. We don't use ICE for closeup people images, instead doing any cleanup in Photoshop. Also, at least in our opinion, we would not use ICE to clean up material that is going to be reproduced in print form.There's more one could say, but I think the above is what we've observed from our experience that would matter to most users.In summation, we really like this product and recommend it.
Works as it should. Using it on my PC and Internet TV with no problems so far. I have had it about 2 months.
After being stuck in a little airport in Wyoming for 4 hours. I decided to get a travel radio for entertainment and emergenices. After checking around I notice everyone giving the YB400 PE rave reviews. I decided to pick one up at a local Radio Shack. Boy! I was certainly impressed. It was able to pick up quite a bit of stations in my apartment. (My state-of-the-art cel phone cannot work at all!) I noticed that everyone mentoned you get the best reception at dusk and night. I took this little beauty out on a open field in the middle of the day and I get all kinds of stations from various nations clear as a bell. It is a solid investment for anyone starting out on world band radio. I also recommend pick up the book &quot;Passport to World Band Radio&quot; when you pick up the Grundig. Then you can have a quite evening on listening to the world happening. It is a great buy!
I owned these for less than 24 hours before returning them due to them having almost no bass.I noticed the poor bass response within 60 seconds of using them for the first time.I find it ironic that these are "sport" headphones, given that most people listen to electronic music with deep, driving bass while they exercise, and these headphones performed VERY POORLY with that kind of music.We've all had that experience on the treadmill when we are about to give up, about to slow down, and then all of a sudden your music picks up with a great, strong beat and it completely reinvigorates you, and gives you motivation to keep going. These headphones will ROB YOU of that experience!So what if they stay in your ears. Since the music they provide is annoyingly tinny, you won't want them in your ears anyway!I bought these to replace my stone-age Sony sport walkman-style headphones, the kind that pop out of your ears as soon as you start sweating and moving around. Amazingly, the old-school Sony headphones sound absolutely INCREDIBLE compared to these Sennheisers. I guess I'd rather adjust my headphones every 5 minutes than have consistently poor sound quality.Buyer beware.
If you have Windows XP, forget it. I was on the phone with Yepp Technical Support, as well as RealJukebox Help (Yepp uses RealJukebox software). No one could tell me how to get it working with Windows XP.
Dvd's are OK.But the packaging was poor.The cover box was broken and 3 dvd's are cratched.
I didn't mind paying extra for the FM114P inorder to get the built in print server. I like the built in firewall. I do not like the limitation in the managing of ports (rules) where you cannot have a port number in more than one rule. I am not experienced with other wireless routers but I am not impressed with the range. It works in half of my 1300 sq ft house but if there is too much between my laptop and the router, signal is down to 0%.I regulary monitor my bandwidth speed using DSLreports.com and with the router I get 1900 bps and 2900 bps if I connect without the router. Big difference!Another negative is that there is apparently a design flaw. They die in less than a year! Mine just died after 10 months.Comments from other reviewers..."the thing broke after 6 months of light usage""Ran it continually for a year. Then BANG, one day it died."&quot;bought my FM114P 10 months ago. It stopped working couple days ago&quot;&quot;However, 11 months later the router failed&quot;&quot;My FM114P failed after 8 months of operation&quot;&quot;My only complaint: I've had mine die on me twice, each time after about 2-3 months of use.&quot;&quot;The first one I own died after 3 weeks...The second unit died after 6 weeks&quot;&quot;my box died after only 2 month.&quot;
Even though it is old tech, but it's the best thing on the market if you have an old motherboard like I do, (BioStar P4M890-M7).
Okay. If you ever think about getting a fish eye lens. GET THIS ONE FIRST! It is cheap yes. But don't let it fool you. I is glass and has a great ending product. I have used a $400 fish eye lens. But this one is about the same and for $20 it is so worth it. I am in college now for photography and my teacher asked me how much did I have to pay for this cause he liked my final product.
I want to thank this company and the others like it for selling cables at an honest price. I find it sad that so many consumers pay upwards of $50 for HDMI cables at the brick and mortar stores. Since HDMI is digital, the signal is either on or off. That being said, even cheap HDMI cables will carry a perfect signal (up to approx. 35 feet).Still, I was worried about the quality of these cables. However, when they arrived, I was very pleased. They were in perfect condition and of high quality. I couldn't be more pleased.
this is a fantastic keyboard, I am currently using it to BT with my media center. for all those times that I cant find my mouse, i simply use the track pad on this keybard. works great! I have this device next to my sofa on the charger, surprisingly it actually looks pretty in my modern home.
I honestly did not know what to expect when I opened up the box that contained My pair of SR-225's. I spent several weeks mulling over every pair of Grado cans (I am now officially allowed to use the word "Cans" because I am a proud owner!) from the SR-80's to the RS-1's. I was "this" close to getting the RS-1's but in the end I couldn't justify jumping from $20 Sony's from Target to the $700 Mahogony Bohemoths. So I modestified (I made that word up, right now) myself and resigned to only spend $200. WOW! Holy Moly! I now know exactly what "soundstage" means! Man, it's like I am in the studio sitting between 'Trane and Bags at Atlantic , and there is Ahmet's brother Nesuhi on the other side of the glass, wearing a pair of Grado's! (Did they make Grado's in 1961?) Everything comes through so clear! I think I can even hear Coltrane tighten his belt between takes! When Milt Jackson starts hittin' those high notes on the Vibes I no longer cringe! I think I just heard someone wisper!! I cannot express my Gradotude enough for such an amazing listening experience. If you love your music and only like your money buy a pair, if you love your money...shame on you. Now, you feel bad don't you? Well, get these headphones and you'll feel better!
It was nice when it got here and while it worked, but it died after about a month. It seems that these things simply do not last. I'm sending mine back for a refund.
I bought these 18 months ago and used them daily for ~5 hours while working (I always listen to my ipod while working). Now after continuous use my left side has stopped working. I also slept with these headphones on many times so they were well abused.I am now buying my second pair at three times the cost I bought my first one, but it is worth it.
This does work OK and do what it is supposed to do. A weakness in the design, is that it is made of two halves, so if you knock it, it can split in two and the wires dangle out.
These are good headphones. There are a couple of things that should be mentioned.First off, I bought these headphones to walk around my college with, as they would not fall out during longish walks (up to about 25 minutes from my dorm to class with a major road [which is loud]) because I don't like earbuds, as they fall out.1) Size: The earbuds are great sizes. For my ear canals, either the middle-sized ones or the small ones will work (I actually haven't even tried the large ones...), so I effectively have two pairs of earbuds, in case one of them breaks/deteriorates/whatever. However, the over the ear thing is ALMOST (but not quite) too big for me. I have slightly larger than average ears (I'm 6'2", with kind of large ears, but not very large). This clip is great, because I can tug on it all I want, and the earphones won't fall out. (I have oddly shaped ears, so the little flap below the ear canal doesn't stick up, but rather out, so normally earbuds will never stay on me. These do, though, because of the clip. Great!)2) Good sound... kind of... The bass is good. The treble is good. Basically, they sounded really good. But, the treble did kind of weird things. There's a more pronounced hiss with these phones than with my last phones (Sony MDR-Q22LP open air phones). This kind of bugged me at first, but I'll get used to it, and it's a worthy sacrifice, because the sound is good other than it.VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE:I am now returning these headphones to amazon.com. The sound, while impressive in it's treble and bass heaviness at first, is unbearable after awhile. What happened was that I discovered that in fact, there's no middle sounds at all. A usually warm classical passage now sounds harsh and substanceless (the bass is used to cover up the lack of substance in the headphones). Rock and other stuff actually still can sound pretty good, but classical music is horrid. Violins are painfully unbearable. Drums that are not boom boom drums (like bass drums) have no body whatsoever (e.g. snare drums sound like the snare part [the little metal chains of beads on the bottom] without any of the drum part). I like the warm sound produced by, say, larger speakers that resonate well. These do not do that at all. My other headphones do this very well with this warm sound, but these headphones just sound... cheap. However, if you're into rock or rap (or basically nothing legado like certain types of classical music), you'll probably be okay with these, but I hate them (because I love classical music and the warm sound that larger drivers produce).3) Sound- Blocking. This works, but not as well as one might think. Earplugs do a better job of blocking out sound. However, the sound blocking is good.UPDATEIf you do strenuous activity, you can hear your heart beat, which is kind of annoying. Also, they shift when you walk/jog/whatever, and you can sometimes hear that.4) Volume. I figured that a pair of headphones like these would have a better volume output than my last headphones. They do, but not by much. This, however, doesn't bug me, because I am fine playing my mp3 player (a Creative Zen Xtra) at 11 volume level (25 being the loudest).5) Durability. The cord doesn't feel that durable. (I have the white version) It's odd; they feel kind of chalk-like. I haven't had the headphones for a long time, so I can't comment on how durable they actually are. That the cords don't feel durable doesn't bother me too much, as I'll just cover up any holes with electrical tape. As a whole, the headphones feel cheaper than I thought they would, but this is actually a good thing, because they are lighter due to this.Summary: I like these, and would recommend these to anyone with normal to large sized ears for whom the normal ear buds fall out all of the time (my last pair of canal phones Koss's "The Plug." They would not stay in for more than 10 seconds). If you have smaller ears, I would recommend the other fontopias. I haven't tried them, but they look like pretty much the same thing except without the hook thing. These headphones are not perfect, but are pretty much the best that anyone can expect of a pair of 30 dollar headphones. I am satisfied and happy with them, but they are not the answer to all of my dreams.UPDATE: I would still recommend these to some. Read the other updates above. I would lower my review to 3 stars if I could.
First one had a hum, it took Magnavox two months to admit it was faulty and that they couldn't get the part. They replaced it with a new unit with the exact same problem! We'll see if Magnavox will give me a refund. Stay away from this one!
HDMI cable worked good for about a week. Then, I had audio but no picture. Pressed "input" button, picture returned. Only to fade out again in 2 minutes. Changed to another brand cable, problem solved.
It works fine and it's indestructible (I've dropped it a few times), but i didn't see any light on it. ((EDIT) Haha never mind, I found the light.)
I've never been able to settle for just "good" I wanted great sounds. After accidently leaving my detachable faceplate in my old car stereo, my car was broken into and the stereo was stolen. Shorlty after this event, I wanted to find a better alternative to the "detachable face" stereo. I found it! The Kameleon is a great car stereo... Plus when you shut off the stereo or turn off your car, the stereo seems to DISSAPPEAR and turns into a solid black plate. No one will notice that there is a stereo in your vehicle! When you turn it on, the stereo LOOKS and SOUNDS GREAT. I highly recommend this item.
Much easier to buy them here in different quantities than entering credit card information thru your xbox and a lot safer!
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.
Works just as well as products costing $30-40 more. Save you money and buy this product!
Good cheap cable. I ordered 3 of these for my home theater setup. Found out the one of the cables was junk right out of the packaging. I emailed customer service and was sent a replacement the same week, no questions asked. Don't pay big money for HDMI cables from Monster or other brands, they are all the same!
I ordered black and colored ink for my computer printer from 2 different people. Both shipped what I ordered within 2 weeks. Price was great and both were prompt to reply when I was concerned about the time. Great guys. Thank you...kathy
This is the best lens created (the 10-22mm is also). It is worth the full price! For $399 is a steal!
What can you say, other than it's 4 times cheaper than the 50f1.2L. Not an L, but a great bright fast quiet lens, small and optically superb. On a crop camera it's a 80mm portrait lens. Super.
this dvd player though seems good from the looks of it and features is crappy as it comes. it does not recognize my external HDD (seagate maxtor) . the remote is really poor, no eject button! the damn player hangs when its not able to read a dvd and i have to plug out the thing to get it restarter.. all in all total waste of money
This product is exactly as advertised - easy to install, has a separate power source, computer automatically finds the device. Suits our needs and for the price, was a bargain.
After five years of use, the right channel became intermittent on my Etymotic ER6i's. After some quick testing and gathering empirical evidence (wiggling the wire at the connector), I found the source. It took about 30 minutes to install this new connector, but most of that time was spent trying to get my caffeine-powered hands to stop shaking long enough to prepare the conductors. Otherwise it was a breeze to install and I look forward to five more years.As expected, there was no difference in sound quality. The plug is slightly larger than what it replaced, but it has excellent strain relief and build quality. I was more than willing to trade size for those aspects. I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat.
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.
My fifth grade daughter loves this back pack. The handle is a bit long for her, seems to be made more for high school or college. But, she is happy with it. we have only had it for 3 weeks, so no problems. Arrived in time.
Ordered this to mount in my living room for an easy music setup. Have yet to experience any problems! The fact that this came with a USB and a line-in port are amazing! Add to that MP3 capability and you have an endless amount of listening time! Unit is simple to mount setup, remote is easy to use and sound quality is amazing. Mind you, this isn't some state of the art audiophile setup, but as an audiophile looking for a simple solution, you can't beat this!It was so so great, that I actually bought another one to hang in my garage!
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.)
It is great for meetings, classes, personal messages and more.
Every portrait photographer should have these. Great for mounting on lighting stands, easy to use, can holster any umbrella or lighting accessory. It stores pretty small in a bag, maybe a little awkwardly if you are tight on space, but all around a great item to have.
This tripod carrying case is great. It is durable and the carrying strap is useful when your hands are full. Be sure to compare your tripod's folded dimensions to the carrying case size before ordering.
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.
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 bought this product in hopes of reducing background noise and it definitely worked. I get beautiful sound. At first I thought that my amp was bad.Before I changed to Monster interconnects, I was getting bad noise when, for example, the fog lights were on or the air conditioning was on high. Talk about embarrassing when you're trying to show off and its hot outside. So I quickly changed to Monster 202 and 204 LN Audio Interconnects and problem solved.A very tight fit as well, great connectors.Don't waste money with other products; go with Monster the first time, every time.-Keven
I neither wanted nor needed another DVD player. I already have three. But this player was part of a rebate offer for the Samsung phone that I bought. What a surprise I got when I received this thing! I was expecting a cheap DVD player. This is not. This is a very decent quality player for, if you actually paid for it, a good price. The remote control is intuitively designed and the picture and sound quality is better than average. The only major gripe I have about it is that the video quality is just a bit jagged, like a Photoshop picture that's been sharpened too much. I'm still a diehard fan of Pioneer video products, but I'm going to keep my eye on Samsung. It's the company with the momentum. I originally planned to sell this player as soon as I got it. But it appears that I will be keeping it after all.
Finally, a case that really makes the Palm V really useful. Because the V is so slim, this case lets you maintain one wallet, rather than keeping track of both your organizer and your money (although the wallet is admittedly bulky).My one little pet peeve is that, because the Palm is taller than dollar bills, the money pocket is very deep, making retrieval in the checkout line a little difficult. If they constrained the depth of the dollar pocket, this product would be ideal.
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
I spent over 4 hours trying to install this product, to no avail. I am knowledgable about networking (an amateur, but I know what I am doing) and simply could not get this to work. The documentation, which you WILL need, is insufficient and the setup is extremely complicated. If you download the most recent firmware and admin software from Hawking's site, you will get a wizard which seems very good. According to the wizard, everything was fine. The only problem is that my printer, a Konica Minolta PagePro 1350W, would not print a page, period. I wonder if the printer is simply incompatible.Bottom line is that this product is not ready for prime time. PC World magazine rated this print server as an Editor's Choice, which is why I bought it. DO NOT BE FOOLED. You are rolling the dice here. Some people have been able to get it to work, and I imagine it's a real boon for them (it would have been for me), but you are taking a risk. So please be aware of that before you buy this product. If you are a pro with lots of time on your hands (which I imagine the people at PC Magazine are), maybe you should give this a shot but otherwise it's too big a risk of wasting your time. I suspect there is a reason this print server is so much cheaper than those of the competition (I got mine for around $90, a lot of comparable ones are $140 or so).
Amazing product. Extremely easy to use right out of the box.The fact that it 'speaks' the street name that you will be turning onis a real advantage.
I have been using Tiffen products for some time now and I have never had a problem with any of them. I highly recommend this UV protection filter if you are planning on keeping your lens safe for years to come.During a visit to Chicago, IL a few weeks ago I had forgotten to replace my lens cap on my Canon 24-70mm EF-S Lens after taking some shots while riding the water taxi. When I got off and was walking around Navy Pier, I nailed the front of my lens on something and it scratched the filter to hell and back. It is easier (physically and financially) to replace the filter than it is to replace the glass in a $1300 lens.
This install kit couldn't be easier to use and looks great in my truck. It snaps right in, nothing to it.
Works well with netbook computer, ASUS 1000. Powered by USB connection making a separate AC dongle a thing of the past.
I should have read the reviews before plunking 20$ on this mouse... The battery compartment and the small cover look so cheap...but that's not the problem. The mouse is all jumpy and erratic, and doesn't respond well. I'm back with my old corded Targus travel mouse, which works like a charm, and is smoothly responsive to my hand movements.
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.
My new XTi underexposed & I've since learned that others have had this problem. Be aware of this correctable problem. Canon agreed there was an issue with my camera after I sent them a series of photos & histograms. Their service center gave fast service & appear to have corrected the problem. I've long used digital point & shoot cameras (Olympus & Kodak). This is my first SLR. I went to an SLR to get faster shots & hopefully greatly improved low light shots. The XTi certainly solved my need for faster shots. Initial evaluation of night/low light shots show great improvement over the non-SLR cameras. Photos of nightime lighted Christmas trees are not as blurry. Too early in the evaluation (plus I need to upgrade from the kit lens) to say it fully meets my desire for good low light shots.THe underexposure problem (both indoor & outdoor shots too dark) could be compensated for by increasing exposure by +2/3.
The Terk Volume controller works exactly as advertised. I know some people have problems with it not being hdmi compatible but it works great using rca jacks. I have it mounted between my television and a Boston sound bar and still get great sound but I don't have to adjust the volume on every commercial or action scene. You do lose a bit of that theater sound, but if you can just flip a switch to bypass the Terk if you want that for a particular movie.
Appears to be up to factory specs. Have not really had it long enough to properly rate it.
I have read hundreds of books and this is the first one that has ever made me feel such an emotional connection to the characters/story as to make me cry throughout the final chapters of the book. If you enjoy love stories, then this is most definitely the one to read! I know I will be reading it again!
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.
I've had the AV700 for about a year and a half now (though mine is gray, not like the one in the pic here on Amazon) and tonight plugged a small space heater into it. It's below 20 degrees in NYC this evening, so I put the heater on high and after about 20 minutes, my TV, Blu-Ray and all my other AV equipment (all plugged into the AV700) lost power. I unplugged everything from the AV700, and searched around for some obvious way to reset the thing since the light inside the power switch was still on. No joy. What's worse is that in the middle of the night on a Friday (right now) I can't seem to pull up [...] to see if I can find instructions that will tell me how to reset the thing. The site keeps timing out, even though Amazon came up in a snap. I even tried Google's cache of [...] and, again, no joy.So, in the end, if this thing is only usable once? It's a total waste of money. Sure, there are times when it may get fried, but from a handful of standard AV appliances and a space heater? Seems pretty lame to me. I suggest finding a different, better power strip to protect you AV stuff with.
very good product you helped me a lot in my day to day work. What I buy has not yet arrived for me. Because I live in Brazil and a leading strategic coming with my purchase in the coming months. But I use my work here in an equal and therefore I had to buy one.
The adapter worked fine and is a suitable replacement for the one that originally came with my notebook pc.
I have used the unit for 3 months now. I concur on numerous reviews mentioning its strength, here just wanted to comment on the map. I live in a brand new neighborhood part of which is still building as of today. Its exactly one year yesterday that we closed on the house. At which time the block was just half way completed. In the same month I got TT, I also had a Navigon 7100 (costco) and Nuvi 650 (amazon). Both showed a big green blank area, but TT has every street that is there as of today. I am not sure if it has the map factory installed, or thru TT Home update made by other people, or if I got an old unit from Navigon & Garmin, but it is just great.
This cable was delivered on time and works perfectly fine. For such a low price it was basically a steal, so I got 2 of them.
The observations that have been made regarding the need for some editing, as well as praise for the beautifully drawn characters in this book, are apt.I was tremendously distracted by, and had trouble suspending disbelief over, the inconsistencies regarding just when the action was taking place. In one summer, our characters watch Dark Shadows, see the Patty Duke movie of the week "Me, Natalie," get in trouble for stealing Star Wars action figures, and call each other "Dude." 1969? 1977? 1983?
It has room for my 17" powerbook and actually can fit a second laptop in addition to much other stuff. It's very comfortable to carry - easy on the back compared to others, and relatively well made. Heavy duty zippers give the impression of being able to last a while. Padding is adequate and access is excellent. Cell phone pocket turns out to be a boon too - didn't think I would use it, but it fits my small motorola perfectly. Special prot for audio headphones (you can string them through this) is neat although, my iPod needs to be out to be controlled, so I find the feature of limited use. For the money, and even for double, it's the best laptop backpack I've seen - and I looked at a large number before purchasing.
Very happy with this product. Just as described. Arrived in the time specified! Pleased with this purchase and would suggest it to anyone else!
I researched in depth all types of in ear headphones. My main concern was to make sure they stayed in when I was exercising. I compared many earbuds and read reviews and decided to roll the dice and buy a pair of these green Sennheisers.The earbuds' fit great once you find your set of attachments. They are comfortable and do not irritate over lengths of time. They also stay in when you move about! The larger earbud attachment creates a seal that blocks a decent amount of ambient noise, they are by no means noise cancelling.I had downloaded the specification sheets for each of Sennheiser's twist to fit earbud models. They have three models, sport (green), street, and style. I compared frequency response, THD (total harmonic distortion), and weight. All three models are basically similar in these three aspects. Why they charge more for the style model I have no clue.The sound of these earbuds are an improvement over Apple's default pair of earbuds (I believe they are the same price as well). Fact is earbuds are never going to sound as good as a nice pair of closed back headphones that encompase your entire ear. The sound of Sennheiser's sport twist to fit earbuds is not bad by anymeans, they have good bass but have a bit of a midrange problem (too much, haven't tried EQ). We're supposed to be exercising here so people who complain a lot about the sound quality can go sweat with a pair of earbuds that cost a third of an iPod for all I care. As long as these last me 1 year and take the beating they are well worth it.Overall these earbuds are a great deal. These earbuds are good sounding, good fitting, non-fatigueing earbuds. Well worth the money, I highly recommend these earbuds for anyone looking for quality earbuds for a middle of the road price.
This hdmi cable is brilliant! It works perfect for my blu-ray player. It gives you the 1080p picture without the $30 price that of the hdmi cable in stores. It arrived in 3 days and had no problem at all with the condition it was in. The 6ft of the cable is long enough to connect the blu-ray player from below the tv to the tv. You may want it longer if your tv has a distance between the connection and tv.In all, I am very pleased with my purchase. I am also considering buying another for my cable box.
This is exactly what I needed! GoPro Hero and accessories fit inside perfectly. Pelican has mastered the toughest, waterproof case out there. Can't go wrong.
I bought the USR5610B performance pro modem january 2006 and it was very disappointing. First of all it is overated, my Rockwell HCF 56K modem connects faster than this USR. The whole line probing technology could be a hoax, nobody knows if it actually does what it claims. Not to mention the game mode, if the game mode is so much superior for games then why can't it be used for normal downloads? Nobody seems to know exactly what game mode is, I think that could be another hoax. Also my cd did not have the game mode software so I had to try it using AT commands. I have an old ISA 56K Lucent modem that beats this USR. This product is overpriced and the software that comes with it is hardly functional, when you set things with the control center it stores if it feels like it. When you reopen the control center you might find settings enabled that you did not set. What's the point in all those settings anyway; if you change any of them, most likely you won't be able to connect. Only buy this if you need it for Linux, any P4 could pick up the slack for a winmodem so if you got a winmodem and you are thinking about buying USR5610B then save your money. You could get dsl for cheaper than this modem.
They are durable and hold your cd's!very cuddly too. nice to have around
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I am very happy with the carrying case. It will carry everything I need to travel with the 2720 GPS unit. The price was very attractive also.
If you are looking for good sound isolating earphones and you have small ear canals then I recommend getting the Shure E4c-n instead of the E2c-n. Even though there were many different tips to use on this model none of them fit my ears correctly.I had the Etymotic brand of earphones before which worked really well with my ears. They were small, fit tightly in my ear canals, and used flange tips. They broke after a year which is why I was in the market for a new pair.Would I have liked the E2c-n's better if they were able to use the flange tips? Very doubtful. They are very bulky and, since I could never quite get a good fit or tight seal, caused my outer ear to ache after wearing them for about an hour.After trying this pair for a couple of weeks I returned them and purchased the Shure E4c-n. I've had them for over a month now and they have worked out great.
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 just returned our Harmony 880 after 30 days for several reasons (many are referred to in other posts, but here's my list):1. Remote won't seat properly in the charger -- lots of fiddling around every time it needed a charge2. The 880 would randomly forget the state that our system was in, and we would often have to reset its status manually for various components in our system3. The 880's buttons are too small and close together; even for simple (and common)Tivo tasks like play, reverse and pause; we had to LOOK at it to use it, as opposed to FEELING which button to hit. We found it much less friendly to use than our stock Tivo remote4. Slow response by our Tivo DVR to this control -- everything took longer to accomplish with the 880 than our Tivo controlI really liked the concept of the simplistic power up and switching for a particular activity. The 880 was a gift, and I really tried to like it, but just couldn't. When a relatively expensive product exhibits such poor engineering and attention to detail, I get turned off. The designers on this product were amateurs. This model has a poor quality design, poor ergonomics, and exhibits erratic behavior.
I got this stereo and installed it in my 1990 Dadge Ram W150. With a few adjusments it fits in there comfortably. The sound quality is perfect and everything works just had a problem conected with bluetooth. Trying to get it resolved so that i can connect with it.I looked closer at my owners manual and the code for the bluetooth is under the BT information.
2006 Toyota RAV4We have a portable dvd player connected to the cigarette lighter dc power source and audio output through the stereo's aux input (1/8" headphone jack both in the center console). Before installing the filter, there was a whine that was synchronized with the rev of the engine.The filter solved the problem without using the optional ground making this one simple install.If you're experiencing ground loop noise, I recommend giving this a shot as a simple, inexpensive solution.
After less then three months my Tripp-Lite UPS fails and shuts itself down after running for progressilvy shorter time periods each time. I plugged in a desk lamp alone and it failed after a few hours. The battery will not recharge and fails the entire unit. The UPS actually "interupts" power. The plugs on the non-battery side seem to work fine, but then what is the sense of buying a Uninterupted Power Supply "UPS". Don't take a chance on this product. It will fail power to your devices even when there is no interruption to your electric service.
Neither Amazon nor Eton mention that the TV1 and TV2 channels will go silent after February 2009.
Great dvd player I got it for my 11th birthday. It is very nice has tons of features and has a 7 inch screen. LCD is very clear at an affordable price. Would buy for double what I payed! Alot better than the Poloried for a certain price and the guy at Best Buy said that he did not reccomend it. I love this player!!
This is a great product from Kingston. It works fine and is compatible with any 533/667Mhz speed machines... Cheap too!
IT's a high dynamic range. Making sound very clear like my old one that I brought before.Good design.
item was received well packaged, it has worked perfect, used for programming car modules using my tablet, great purchase.... used under industrial application and never has a single issue.
I consider myself a typical prosumer photographer (if such a thing exists) -- I have had several digital cameras over the past 3 or 4 years from 1MP, 2MP 3.2MP, 5.1MP and now this 8MP wonder. It produces quality shots with a "virtual" SLR viewfinder; unless your stubbornly dogmatic about needing a "real" dSLR, this camera is equal to, if not better than, most dSLRs that cost 2-3 times as much. The only place where a dSLR might prove more advantageous would be for the photographer who is looking to take alot of VERY FAST moving action, such as war correspondents and sports journalists. Considering the vast majority of professional photographers do everything else - from wedding/portrait photography, macro photography, wildlife, etc. - this camera equals and exceeds its pricier kin manyfold. I would also remind everyone that the megapixel value is higher on this than on most dSLRs, and the noise is almost non-existent except in severely bad (I mean SEVERELY bad) lighting conditions. Tip: use lumatix and autobracketing, coupled with Photo Ninja on your pics and you will rarely ever have a bad photo (technically, not compositionally) as it pertains to exposure and grain/luminance noise. Final verdict: this one beats out all the other 8MP models and fulfils 90%+ of the professional photographer's needs as well or better than the pricier (and lower MP) 4-6MP dSLR's do (except for very-fast-moving photo work, which is only an issue if your a photojournalist in all likelyhood.)
It seemed to be a good gadget but wifi speed seemed to be slow compared to my laptop's wifi connectivity. Also It does not come with any browser which lets you go online, until you buy one from mfg. You can use as an mp3 player if you don't want to spend any extra money. Also can be used as a picture viewer. Also there was constant humming sound in ear phones when wifi connectivity was 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.
just what the doctor ordered! works perfectly, I will reorder when need arises. this is a great product for installing multiple sound splits out of one sound out connection.
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.
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The Product does what it is suppose to. But, the best, absolutely, the best is when you can save 50% off the retail price. You can't go wrong.
I bought this lens as a much cheaper alternative to a Canon macro and fisheye lens. I wasn't expecting much because it was so cheap, but it arrived today and I am insanely happy with it. I'll definitely be recommending this to all my friends.
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.
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 guess having everything made in China with Mexican components is not the way to go. I got the unit a couple of days ago by mail. Two of the four rubber pads on the bottom of the unit were missing. When I got it all plugged in the sound was pretty bad but I guess I could live with it. Then I went to open the CD lid. It is a power open unit but when I pressed the open button the lid would lift about 1/8 inch and then close again. i had to &quot;assist&quot; the lid with my finger for it to open all the way.Also, I run a test lab in a manuafacturing environment, and I get the strong feeling that this unit is a DOA. In other words someone has already purchased and returned this unit, I am just the second or third person to get stuck with it. I must admit that I had a strong sinking feeling when I saw the &quot;Made in China w/Mexican components&quot; written on the box as well as all the descriptions on the box were written in Spanish! This unit goes back to BBuy today! How can a company make money with all these returns??
This item arrived very quickly, and was just as described. Works great my son is having a blast playing XBox Live......
I expected this to have a good solid clip at the top that would hold paper securely. It doesn't; the clip is marginally functional and not at all of the quality I had expected. It's useable, but frustrating, and I would not get this again.
The Tivo plarform/configuration is a great concept however, many technical issues have arisen which have rendered my machine useless...the basic problem rests with the compatability of the Tivo unit with my cable box (AT&amp;T Broadband Service w/a Motorola Digital cable box)...the two do not communicate properly thus the Tivo unit cannot change channels to accomodate my selections for recording. I have spent literally 5+ hours on the phone with Tivo/AT&amp;T...although attentive, both sides are admitting the issues are widespread...at the end of the day I have a Tivo unit which will only work like a dummy VCR...I have to have the channel manually set on the station I want to record and hope for the best...hopefully this will get resolved...and relucantly so I am looking into the much anticipated product from Microsoft...hopefully Bill was a bit more &quot;in tune&quot; (no pun intended) with making things &quot;synch&quot; (oh, boy...maybe he's buying AT&amp;T).
I reviewed lots of small stereo options before making this purchase, and I'm really happy with this product. I bought it just so I could have a small stereo in my bedroom with fairly good sound quality. This system has exceeded my expectations. It's small, easy to use, was inexpensive, and sounds great! It's perfect for a bedroom or office. The remote is really small and chincy-looking, but it all works great.
I bought this camera and I love it! It takes great pictures! Its perfect for any one who wants a good camera at a reasonable price. The only drawback is I have windows xp and no matter what I did could not get the camera to download to the pc direct even with the windows xp driver I downloaded, so ended up getting a card reader which is plug and play and easy to use.I highly recomend this camera. It does seem to use regular alkaline batteries fast but found that the energizer e2 titanium last a long time. so they are well worth the extra money.It takes just as good pictures as the cameras that cost twice the price. Also toshiba customer service are really good about trying to help you if you have problems, as i did with the drivers.great buy for the money!!!!
I plugged this baby in and she works just fine. My computer is a tad confused as to when my battery is low on power but....then again...my computer is confused on a great many things.
I've had one of these for about 6 months now, have been using with a media PC hooked up to the TV. I've found this keyboard fairly frustrating.Cons:1. Mouse buttons are poorly designed, of poor quality, difficult to press.2. Touchpad does not work well. No way to disable touch-to-select feature, so frequently end up selecting or moving objects that you didn't intend to.3. Sleep button is in the most illogical possible place. Right along the top edge of the keyboard where most people naturally grab the keyboard. Frequently inadvertently end up putting PC to sleep.4. Same goes for Bluetooth re-sync button. It's right along the middle top edge of the keyboard. Again, frequently end up accidently putting the keyboard in re-sync mode when picking it up. This requires logging into windows, starting the Bluetooth pairing utility and re-pairing the keyboard.Highly disappointed with this keyboard.
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 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.
In a few years the CD and DVD will go the way of the 8-Track tape. With everything going digital, smart cards, SD cards, these plastic discs will still last a lot longer than old media. This is a good way to store them over the years to come..
I have been buying Canon prodcuts for some years now. They are much better than HP and Epson. This printer is solid and fast for what you pay for. The only down fall is the extended time it takes to turn on and print. Once the unit is on it is one of the best multi-purpose machines I have ever owned. The canon support is also very good. I bought another small printer that broke, I think durring shipping, that was replaced in no time with a brand new unit. Great service on the phone and they did everything to make me happy.
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 want to replace my 6 ft cables for these eFORCITY 15 ft USB White cables (Used for my Dell Printer). It didn't work at all after plugging. No signal was transfered. The message box from the computer reported the default device (not only 1 cable but both of them didn't work.) My printer still works fine with the 6 Ft cables. They charged the shipping fee higher than the product cost so no way you want to return the item.Later my husband reordered 2 more cables (10 FT) at Overstock.com. These cables are listed same as eFORCITY brand. These Clear White Silver cables from Overstock.com look very sturdy with better quality products and work well now. I can't find elsewhere printed the brand but Made in China.
Been using the Buffalo LS500GL after having bad experiences using the NetGear SC101. The Buffalo is a very solid performer. Does just what it advertizes. I use it for all MyDocuments between a wireless laptop and a wired PC. It plugs into one of the ethernet ports on the wireless router. Set-up was literally a 15 minute snap between the 2 machines both running XP. I just simply mapped the Buffalo drive to both machines and use its IP address to get into the user interface. You really dont need the install disk unless you want to use Memeo. Its very fast. Simultaneously I can have streaming music playing on the PC while uploading and downloading pictures from my camera on the laptop with no apparent degradation in performance. Highly recommend and would buy another without any hesitation.Oh and just in case anyone is tempted to buy a NetGear SC101 - dont. Aside from keeping your coffee or food warm, its useless.
This is not top of the line audiophile equipment here, but most will be hard pressed to tell that. The sound for home theater runnning in 5.1 mode is impressive, with good localization of voices, great special effects, and enough bass from the sub-woofer to rattle the room.For the money spent it would be extremely difficult to top this choice.
Picture sharpness is excellent, but some images print darker than they should. Cropping is my only real complaint. The controls are awkward and, worse, not fine enough. It's often difficult to frame everything you want and not what you don't want because the available cropping settings are inadequate. There's no technical reason for this limitation, Canon just didn't provide fine enough control of that feature.
Wow, I could not be more satisfied with this cable. I bought it about 6 months ago to connect my laptop to my hdtv and it works perfectly! I also use it for my xbox and I have not had any problems whatsoever. It's definitely worth it to go with this cheaper HDMI cable that works just as well as any more expensive one.
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.
I have a complete sony AV system from over ten years ago that is rock solid and performs as well today as when I bought it. So when a standalone DVD burner dropped below $500 (and a Sony!) I bought it.This was a terrible mistake.Pros:Component output from DVD.Cons:Slow to open disk tray (over 15 seconds - annoying).Won't play most DVD-R backups.Won't play back recordings made on it!Front panel 'one touch' Tape->DVD works intermittantly.Off white 'sticker' on front actually embedded on front.Freezes at specific points on certain disks - disks that play fine in three other players!Bought a Toshiba big screen - done with Sony for a while...
I got the Sony MiniDisc Recorder as a Christmas gift. It is so much more than your average MP3 player! The sound quality is flawless and the software that it requires is very easy to use. It also helps that everything goes on a MiniDisc instead of the memory...meaning you can download more music that you can with a normal MP3 player. People asked me why I didn't just use my CD burner...first off, who wants to spend hours converting and burning CDs when you can just download and transfer them onto a MiniDisc in seconds!? Secondly...the MiniDisc holds more songs than a CD-R. You can make folders on them so you can have more than one album on the same disc. The player is small and light. It can fit right in your back pocket. I definatly recommend this instead of a regular MP3 player. It is worth the extra money!
I bought this for my Wii and it's just perfect for it. Transfer rates are fast and the large capacity (four times the amount that comes with your Wii,) will hold enough games to last for the life of the system. The price on Amazon cannot be beaten as well. This is definetly the card to get if you are a hardcore Wii owner.
I had this unit for about 6 months before I had to throw it out. It skips and the sound doesn't match the video on several DVD's. When it wouldn't even play some of the movies I own I decided that it was time to stop being cheap and invest in a quality DVD player. I wouldn't give 4 cents for this piece of junk.
i HAVE TESTED 6 GPS UNITS, GARMIN, MAGELLAN.SONY AND TOM TOM.THE TOM TOM GO 720 IS THE BEST GPS UNIT ON THE MARKET,
I had many problems with my Mobiblu 2G, so I emailed Mobiblu. Here's what they said. Notice how the most important question, which I put in ALL CAPS at the end of the email, was totally ignored! In parenthesis, I typed my rebuttal for each of their inadequate "answers".Hello,Thank you for contacting MobiBLU Support Team.Question 1. the display has a "missing line" near the bottom. I am assuming this a defect, and I just need to take it back and get another one.Answer: You can send it back to our manufacture and our technician will replace it.(I took it back to walmart instead, there were too many other problems with it, and I don't believe a customer should have to pay shipping and handling while waiting for a company to replace THEIR defective product. I took it back to walmart and got my money back)Question 2. currently you have no way for mac users to update the firmware. the downloadable firmware is for windows only, and those files cannot be opened on any mac. perhaps when bootcamp is finished, I will buy a windows os to solve this problem, but I hope I don't have to go that far to make the product compatible with macintosh.Answer: At this moment for firmware update, winxp is the one. Mac version will be release soon. (I'm sure they won't, read on.)Question 3. I have a few problems that occur when using it on any of my three macs, which may or may not be due to firmware:a) you can only copy a few files at a time onto the mobiblu volume, any more than that and nothing happens.Answer: if you create more than 50 folders or subfolders, it will not allow you to read more files songs. (I had only 3 folders, and used only normal mp3 files, without digital rights management, it didn't matter which)b) sometimes the files copy, but do not play. I erase these files and copy them again, and they play fine the second time.Answer: it should be the folder issue.(its not the folder issue)Answer for c and d below: firmware update. (oh, its the firmware! Which Mac users can't upgrade! obviously, its not a product that can be used with a mac at all as advertised on their website and everywhere else, it just gets corrupted! I just bought the product, and it had the latest firmware anyway!)c) sometimes files copy onto the mobiblu volume, but as soon as they show as being finished, they disappear. this happens to some files, but not all.d) some files will not copy at all.e) WHEN YOU EJECT THE VOLUME, IT ONLY DISAPPEARS MOMENTARILY, FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND OR LESS, AND THEN IT REAPPEARS ON THE DESKTOP. YOU CAN EJECT AGAIN AND AGAIN, BUT IT ALWAYS DOES THIS. I AM FORCED TO DISCONNECT WHILE IT IS A VISIBLE VOLUME, AND THEREFORE THE MOBIBLU IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CORRUPTION RISKS. THIS HAPPENS ON ANY OF THE MACS I OWN, A POWERBOOK, A NEW IMAC INTEL, AND A G4 REGULAR MAC CUBE.Have a Nice Day!!!(totally ignored the most important problem, it can't be used with a Mac at all.)
It worked well for the 1st week, then the plug part gotten to be unstable, keep disconnecting my laptop and the TV. Then totally broken after abt a month or so.1 star because it's cheap
I bought a pink one, it is fast, smaller than expected but I am not having any problems with that. Before buying I did not noticed that this was a laptop mouse, but because my monitor has a USB connector, I am not having any problems using it. I would definitely buy it again or recommend it to a friend. I believe all products should come with frustration-free packing.
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 bag before a trip to Disney World in Florida. This bag held my Nikon D80 SLR with 18-135mm lens and hood. I had easy access to the camera at all times.This bag also held:- one can of spray sunblock- one Disney World guidebook (The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World by Julie Neal and Mike Neal)- wallet/credit cards- compact camcorder- compact camera (Canon SD450)- spare SD cards (in a special pocket in the bag)It still had room for a spare flash or a spare lens (which I don't have yet).I dropped my bag with camera in it once. The camera and all within survived except the plastic cover on the LCD broke. Since the LCD cover only costs $10 (through Amazon), I'd say the bag did a good job protecting everything.The waterproof cover was very useful and easy to pull out when we went on Splash Mountain and any other rides which had splash warnings.The bag was bigger than I expected, but it is of good quality and worth the price.
This unit has its own power, improving the odds that it can handle four devices. I have had no problems with it with as many as four devices connected to it.
I bought these headphones and I pair them with the fii0 e9. I really like these headphones. I really want to try the AKG q 701 and the sennheiser hd 600 to see how my headphones compare to the higher end headphones.
My 8-year old son read an article about Geocaching and really got excited. I wanted to get a GPS handheld that offered great value and ease-of-use. I tried the Garmin eTrex, eTrex Legend, Geko and the Magellan eXplorist 200 (a local Geocaching club let me field test the units) and I downloaded the manuals from the Garmin/Magellan websites and poured over them.The verdict -- I bought the eXplorist 200. The base map gives you the major freeways, highways, and cities -- even parks and national landmarks. The buttons and functions were the most intuitive of any of the models tested -- very important when you have children operating the unit. The LCD screen is as big as the expensive models and highly legible in ambient light. My son loves it and the entire family is getting lots of hikes and geocaching done in the great outdoors.What happens next? I will save up for a more powerful unit with a PC connection, map software, etc, now that we are hooked on GPS navigation. The eXplorist will remain with my son -- like cell phones, it is always a good idea to have an extra one around...
After using this camcorder for the past month, I've concluded that it can't be beat for the price.The image quality is great, although I highly recommend obtaining a color-enhancing light accessory if you plan on recording indoors a lot.The features are good, but the menu to obtain them is a little akward to use at first (well, it still is).The digital-still option is a nice bonus, but the quality of those stills is nothing to write home about.It's light weight and (relatively) easy to use.A nice piece of equipment for the novice or the semi-professional.
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.
This item is sold as a personal media player...or really as just an mp3 and video player.However, I use it as a car video player for my kid and I couldnt not be happier with it.I put all sorts of thomas the train, bob the builder, etc video on it and also I put his music and photos on it and it keeps him entertained for hours while driving.or if we go to the store or a restaurant, it keeps him occupied in a place that's he'd otherwise be very bored.or when we are traveling, we use it at rest areas, or other wi-fi hotspots to check our email, check weather, traffic, etc.its a great device.I use a sansa view for listening to music while working out. the archos 605 is far too bukly for everyday gym use, but for what it does, it is perfect.
I am a wedding and portrait photographer. I have 4 Viking 256MB cards that I use to shoot weddings with. I have not been disappointed. Excellent quality and reliability. I would happily buy Viking Cards again. My next purchase may be a 512 MB card. But then again, do I want to put too many eggs in one basket?
It does the job, but like all home printer ink- It is too expensive. I prefer tactility in final product made at home, but slowly AND surely lean toward electronic presentation or photo print jobs done through warehouse stores like CostCo.
The cable that I ordered was unbelievably cheap, works just fine, and was sent to me really quickly. What more could you ask for?
This tablet is by far the coolest thing I have ever bought for drawing on the computer. As a web and graphic designer, it gives me the freedom to draw lines as if I were drawing on paper except when you're done, your drawing is fully editable within the drawing program you are using. It's so much better than drawing on paper and scanning it in.I use it mainly in Adobe Illustrator. I especially love how you can customize the buttons to what you are used to so you get a truly intuitive tool for drawing.I highly recommend it!=0)
The gloves are OK. Me being a 6'0" 15 year old male these gloves are too small. I could barely put them on. Also the material feels funny and takes a lot of getting used to.I would recommend them though if you are going to replace your CPU, GPU, etc.
Works like a charm on both Mac OSX, Windows Vista and XP.Good quality laser mouse that is small enough to easily fit in your travel bag, but large enough to enable you to work with it for hours.The USB transmitter/receiver can be hidden inside the mouse itself during travel, so you don't loose it.Communicates on 2.4GHz, and I have not had any interference from other sources.Highly recommended!
Found my old, dead HP 4200 scanner today while cleaning out a closet and tried to get it working again. Noticed the voltage of 12 volts DC stopped at where you connect the power plug in at the back of the scanner. Disassembled scanner and noticed only a 1 volt reading on the interior of the plug. Should have been 12 volts like the power source was sending to it. Resoldered the input connector on the 4200's electronic circuit board and now the machine might work. The scanner lights up now when plugged in and my old 1999 laptop Presario (model 1600) running Windows 98 recognizes it as a new device. It's been a while since it was used and I can't find the software disk that came with it anywhere. Maybe I can find a free disk or download somewhere and put the scanner back into service.
This has never failed me in my several months of near-constant use. Installation took all of 5 minutes, plugged my external drive in and away it went.Flimsy? Maybe. But it's essentially a piece of metal, a small cable, and a female plug. I would be very concerned if such a small part didn't feel flimsy.
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.
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.
When I got me first set one of the 6x9's had a bad voice coil in them so since Amazon was sold out of them they they let me keep them and refunded my money. Well the following week I noticed that Amazon had gotten more of them so I decide to try another pair of them and when I got them in the mail all I can say is wow. These bad boys can create some insane bass with good mids and highs. I paired these up with a set of the Pyle Blue Series 4x6's for my front doors and that was a really nice combo. At loud volumes the 4x6's will rattle my front doors and the 6x9's will shake the rear glass along with the rear view mirror. Also if I have it up at high volume for a long period of time all of the bass gives me a headache. So I am really I decide to go with another set of them. Also I have them hooked up to an older Alpine head unit that runs at 50W x 4. I can't wait to see how much better they will sound with a newer model CD Player since my Alpine I have right now is about 10 years old.
I bought this over five years ago to connect (if memory serves me right) my PS3 to my TV. Haven't had to touch it since and the quality is still just as great as the day I bought it. I highly recommend this!
What's not to like? Shipping was .65. Cable works well. No need to spend more money. How can they sell this so cheap? Thanks.
Great camera for small children to start becoming a photographer. My son is 4 and my daughter is 2 and they both love it and it is so fun to see the world from their eyes by the pictures they take. Great product! It even has video on it with sound.
I just bought this kit (from somewhere else, $30 less than here) to do backups of my system which I hadn't been doing often enough because using DVD-RWs was such a pain...This drive is great, with it's 35 GB uncompressed capacity and up to 90 GB compressed (though I suspect between 50 and 60 GB compressed to be more normal), I can insert a disk, start the backup, and walk away, in a couple of hours the backup is done! How easy is that?!One tip though, don't bother with the CA BrightStor software that comes with the drive, all the reviews of it say it's not very good. I already had Acronis True Image and since Iomega say that Rev drives are fully supported by it, I decided to just use it instead.One big advantage of True Image, if you set the backup priority to low, your backup will take a little longer to finish, but you'll be able to continue using your computer while the backup is being made. Very nice!There is a 70 GB uncompressed version of the Rev drive but at almost twice the price, unless you really need the storage per disk, I'd recommed this 35 GB version.
Worked twice, then started flashing alert light, and screen displayed japanese text. Could not get the machine to ever do anything again. $50.00 to send it back, no charge to throw in the dumpster and try a different brand. Wow, Cannon used to be so good. What happened?! Stay away from this one
Installed this memory in paired slots to take advantage of dual channel. No problems at all and runs like a demon.
I've had these earphones for about 2 months now. Absolutely hated them and was very, very disappointed when I first got them. Funny thing though is that the more I used them the better I started appreciating how excellent they are. Sound quality - or maybe clarity is a better term - is fantastic. At first I thought the iPod's earphones were better, but when I went back to them, I realized just how much better the Shure's are. Once your ears adjust to the clarity of the Shure's you'll never go back. I'd love to know how much better the E3 or E4 are, but out of my price range for earphones. As others have said, finding the right fit is imperative. Also I recommend leaving the EQ settings on the iPod off, no need to add artificial sound. Yes Bass could always be better, especially for Hip-Hop, but with the proper fit and placement, the sound is pure.
I bought this for about $20. It's pretty basic in that it doesn't tilt, extend, etc. However, it's pretty slim. Any closer to the wall and I'd have problems with the plugs on my plasma.Installation was easy. It came with every kind of screw and part that I could need to mount my tv.It's also designed to be secured with little bars that you can insert into the sides. I haven't gone the extra step of actually using a lock to, you know, lock it. However, it appears to be an option.It's also pretty adjustable in order to raise or lower the tv (or move left or right) without having to drill more holes.
I called in sick to work to finish The Secret History, that's how good it was...when this book came out I bought the hardback right off the shelf and...Well, I'll just say this...this was one of the WORST books I have ever read. Horrible and oh so boring. If you're thinking about getting this book my advice is just to run the other way or at the very least get it from the library. God, it was terrible.
I have bought this TV in June. It has not worked for 15 days properly. Picture comes up for 30 min and it goes off and the screen is just with white lines all over, and the TV gets so hot we shut down for few min (when it works). It works once a day. Picture quality is not good. Repair guys took 2 months to figure out what the problem is. After 4-8 new parts in it, it worked for 20 days again back to the same problem. Customer Service of Toshiba "New Technology and New Problems". No HELP AT ALL FROM THEM. Do not take my word. I am putting the Phone Number of the Repair center: 770-451-5057 and my case #: 281270. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS TV.
I bought these to use while working out. The sound was actually good, but I had to press the phones to my ears for it to be loud enough. This is not feasible, especially during a workout. The headphones fell off my ears while running, and finally during my ab workout, I gave up altogether and removed the headphones. It's possible that my ears are not big enough to keep the headphones on. Based on sound, I'd have to rate this at least a &quot;3,&quot; but based on function, I downgraded to a &quot;2.&quot;
The product arrived in excellent shape. Setup was a breeze and it works as expected. Nothing negative.
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.
Bought this for pops on Father's Day and he loves it! What do you get a guy that has everything??? This was perfect! Sturdy construction and the radio is an excellent idea. Holds plenty of "beverages" with enough room for an occassional sub sandwich. He uses it on his fraternity weekends at the camp and when he's sitting by the pool.Overall, it's a great gift that's unique, especially given that it's a Harley Davidson collector-type product.This was one thing Dad definitely didn't have!!! The only problem is what to get him next Father's Day.
I bought this to go with my nano mp3 player. I am very pleased with the quality of the sound, the portability of the device, the strength of the case. I use it also with my small portable radio. Fits in my pants pocket. Super great value.
Very good card and a good price. Received it in a speedy amount of time and would buy from this retailer again.
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
Instant code, no need to access email to view it. It is available directly after placing order. Worked instantly. No sales tax. This was for 800 points.
Pros: the card is fast and reliable. it's a quality product and if you're comparing speed, this is an 8x card. Cons: I have bought a couple of viking cards over the past 3 years and their REBATES NEVER COME. While it's priced reasonably without the rebates, they are nevertheless hooking you in with rebates that never come. ...
picked this up for a 30-06, I have no doubt it is worth the investment now that I've got it here. Shipped quickly and is everything as advertised. It has easy access to multiple carrying handles, solid wheels, and 4 places to lock the case giving me the added security I was looking for. Closes air tight and feels as solid as it looks. Definitely recommend.
I finally got my Mini Ipod! It took a very longtime to get it but the wait was well worth it. It works very well and is very nice to take with me everywhere I go! Buy a case that you can use it in because it gets scratched very often! I highly recommend this product!
I bought these headphones because i thought they were a 2.5mm headphones that i could use with my cellphone. It's a 3.5 mm headphone that comes with a 2.5mm adaptor.When I tried it out with my cellphone, music only came out of one ear since it isn't a "stero" adaptor.The sound was good, but it didn't fit well in my ears.It did come with a lot of accessories, but I'm dissapointed that it doesn't really work it a cellphone. Whenever I plugged it in, my phone recognized it as a microphone/earphone headset and went to voice command each time - even though there is no microphone on this since they are earphones.So, if you're looking to buy this as regular headphones, they're decent.. But if you want them for your cellphone... look elsewhere.
If you buy this camera, remember to buy also additional DVD copy software (IntelVideo Copy - around $70), plus only Panasonic DVD-Ram mini DVD disks (also expensive). Also, after my experience, if you erase one DVD-ram disc at least twice, on the third use the movie will have many video or audio problems. Not knowing this problem, I ruined my friend's baby shower video. Panasonic customer service is not helpful at all. A representative was even surprised that my camera does not have USB cable!!! Other then that - let's say, once you cannot return this camera to the store, because I opened it and used it, you can still enjoy lightness of the camera. One more thing: you need to purchase the light also; this camera does not have built-in light - you will need it. ... So, how much does the camera cost after all???
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.
My scanner is now working. It was a Windows Me problem. I had to completely redo my computer. I hadn't had much chance to use the scanner yet. I still have to load my printing programs. I have an HP 990C printer, so it won't print directly from scanner to printer. I think I'll wait a few days before downloading that fix from the Epson site. I'm hoping to eventually change my rating to a five star.
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!
As one other reviewer mentioned, most (if not all) the reviews on here are for a completely different item, a giant backpack that has little in common with the Targus TXL417 17 XL Notebook Case other than a similar looking model number. Not sure why this happened, as it is very misleading.Anyway, on to the review.I had received a Samsonite leather case as a gift a few years ago, however, the piece that connects the shoulder strap to the bag had almost completely worn away. So, I wanted a new bag that could hold either my 15" dell laptop for work or my 17" hp personal laptop, along with accessories, books, etc, and I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars.This case has a lot of space for your laptop. It's nice and padded, and actually has so much room I could probably fit both my laptops in there at the same time. Technically that's not something you want to try, but that's how much space there is in there. I can easily fit my laptop, power supply, wireless mouse, ipod, headphones and a host of other accessories. I spend a lot of time at work and have a mini-pharmacy in my bag, plus lots of papers and whatever book I'm currently reading. This guy carries it all, and the best part is it's really light- when I had that much stuff in my Samsonite leather case, it felt like I was carrying a small child on my shoulder. Not anymore.This case is made of nylon, and to be quite honest, it isn't the nicest looking thing in the world, I mean compared with other people at my office who have great looking leather bags that probably cost $200+. But that is the least important thing to me, because again my old leather case was nice, but it was heavy, and fell apart after minimal use. This case seems sturdy, and again is quite comfortable. One thing to keep in mind is, while this is roomy for being just a notebook case, it is not a suitcase; i.e. don't expect to fit all of the above I mentioned, PLUS like a change of clothes. Technically you might be able to fit a few pieces of clothing in there, but that's clearly not what it was made for.Bottom line, if you're looking for an inexpensive, quality, roomy and comfortable case that can fit pretty much any size laptop plus any accessories without feeling too bulky, this is a great choice. And if you have to replace it again in a few years, you only paid $50 for it. Not bad considering other bags out there cost double, triple, even 4-5x this one, but will deteriorate at the same rate (ex. my old ~$100 Samsonite case, which I treated fairly well and did not abuse in any way). Good stuff.One other note- I used the amazon super saver shipping for free shipping. I placed the order on Friday morning, it was delivered to my door Tuesday afternoon. Why ever pay for shipping?
Works as expected. Perfect for connecting my MP3 to my car's AUX port. Great purchase!
As soon as you pick up the headphones from its charging base you get the stereo sound at the loudness it was last set to. Good quality sound and no static. I can walk to other rooms without losing the headphone audio. They are comfortable to wear and the recharging base keeps them charged and ready to use. My wife loves them too, a mute tv and me with headphones keeps the peace.
If I could give this radio zero stars, I would. It has NO reception. I cannot tune in even one station on either band. You pay $4 for a radio, you get a $4 radio.
This is a great HDMI cable. Because of it's length, it's a much thicker cord than the shorter ones, more similar to a heavy duty extension cord, but if this isn't an issue, buy it. The length gives you a lot of versatility.
This little burner was easy to set up. Plug into computer, plug into power convertor plug into a socket. Done. The drive itself is quiet until burning and then isn't too loud.It's complements the PowerMac G4 tower esthetically and if you sit it on top, the tray just clears the handle. It comes with a snazzy case if you want to carry it around with you too.It runs extremely smoothly in OS9 but it lost a star because there is no driver out there right now that supports this model for burning in OS X.
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.
VisionTek went bankrupt. A new company bought the rights to the VisionTek name. The new company no longer honors any of the "lifetime" warranties (even though they promised that they would in their press releases when they bought the name). The offer no drivers for the previous cards either. In short, if you have any problem with a VisionTek card from more than a year ago, you are stuck. There are many manufacturers of similar cards. Buy a card from someone else who you can hopefuly trust.
There is really no difference that I could tell between this cbale and other HDMI cable from Monster for $90. I'm using it for a Samsung Blue ray E6500 and LED Samsungs TV, the sound and video are awsome; had it for 2 months now, no problems.
anything cheaper than $50 for 4000 points is a good deal. Got this for $47.99, and saving two bucks is better than nothing.
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
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 listing is titled "HP Laserjet 74A Black Cartridge in Retail Packaging." That it specified the packaging seemed odd, and made me skeptical as to whether it was indeed an original cartridge--especially at $15.99 + $7.49 shipping (through JAMInnovations, one of the "100 new" listed by Amazon). At that price, though, I ordered two, and I am glad I did--they're the real McCoy, complete with the prepaid HP recycling program.
This is just a good product. Worth buying it if you wish to buy a stand for your tablet.Correctly fits and completely adjustable.
I gave this a 5 star in comaprison to the two other brands I owned before. This item is not without it's faults, just the best one I've owned so far. There is static, but it is minimal. I haven't really tried scanning for a station. I plugged in, tuned to the station already showing, and played perfectly.
This package is fantastic. The 2GB microSD gives you space for days, and the two adapters make it useful for all kinds of different electronics. Excellent buy.
As a retired viedeo technician, I have seen the rip-offs readily available at all the stores. THIS IS A DIGITAL HDMI CABLE...it either is perfect or non-operative. It grieves me to see the big-box stores [yeah, even Walmart] carrying $75+ 6' HDMI cables. I think Fry's [if you can find one nearby] may have similar HDMI cables for about the $3 range. This is one place the adage, "You get what you pay for" needs to be ignored. This is a fully-functional HDMI cable that [along with the $100 ones] will last forever. Just keep the $97 of give it to charity rather than the retail stores~!
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.
In case you are wondering, this monitor is the HP f 1905. I have no idea why this is not pointed out in the description, as this monitor is one of the top 5 monitors on recent PC World reviews (and the TOP "no glare" monitor). This monitor is great, bright, crisp pictures. Easy to read even fine print. No dead pixels as far as I can see. Great for video and even games (I am no expert, but I didn't notice any ghosting). Great monitor for the price, and if you search HP, you might find the same 50 dollar rebate I got (but haven't received yet).
My wife just gave me this camera for my birthday and I can sum up my feelings in one word: WOWI have a high end Kodak digital camera that doesn't always get used due to it's size, weight and cost. The DC3200 is a perfect addition to my collection of cameras! It's point and shoot easy and the picture quality is excellent. If you plan on printing standard 3x5 or 4x6 pictures, this camera will give you super results.Hey, it's not fancy by any means. You turn it on and press the shutter (so to speak) button. You can use the onboard memory (only 2 Meg so you can't fit very many pics on it) but when you add a larger (15 Meg or so) card...you have the ability to take a ton of pics.You'll need to buy some rechargable batteries and a memory card reader to complete your package. Add a good photo program like MS Picture-it and your digital darkroom is ready to go.If your looking for a point and shoot digital camera at a VERY good price this is it.
I can't believe I got this HDMI cable for so cheap! It also arrived in record time at my doorstep!
I already own a 2 megapixel digital camera and I enjoy using it. Unfortunately it is not pocket size so I tend to leave it home if I'm on a long or vigorous outing. When I read about the Canon PowerShot S230 I hoped the extra megapixels and the smaller size would make it worth the higher price. This camera easily fits into a small pocket. The clarity of the photos is great even for an inexperienced photographer like me. The instructions for set up were concise and easy to follow. After charging the battery for a couple of hours it took about five minutes to get started. I took a batch of pictures and printed them directly from the compact flash card- simple, and great quality! Then I tried the video mode. On my old camera I had to go into the menu to turn on the video. By the time I set it up the moment was gone. With this camera I just flicked the switch, pressed a button and took great video clips (with sound). The video was also far smoother than with my previous camera. I can't comment on battery usage because I haven't had it that long but to be prepared I've already charged up an extra battery. I also recommend at least one extra CF card in case you're not able to download immediately. Yes, these cost more at the beginning but they can be used again and again. In short this camera is very small, easy to use and takes great still pictures and video clips.
pros:it's pretty cool, it protects your ipod, and lets you get the ipod right out, and it swivels, and has a really easy to put on/get off belt clip.it's also really cool cause you can really quickly and easily pull your ipod off the belt clip, by pushing a release button, and slide it right back on, so it's really handy if you need to take a look at something or go through the menus.cons:however, the swivel thing is slmost annoying; my ipod is always shifting around, and makes it kind of bulky when attaching to your belt. also, just today, the swivel attachment finally unscrewed completely, making my ipod crash to the floor!but luckily, it was in the hard case, so it was protected. it still worked after it fell, so that's good.also, i know the descriptions says "silver," but the picture made it look like a very light silver, almost white. that looked awesome to me. but i got it, and it's a much darker silver, almost grey. why isn't it white?? that would so much better.
The best mp3 player ever!!!!!! I love all the stuff this small thing can do. record off the radio, voice record and much more.me and my friend both got mp3 players around the same time. he got a dell jutebox 20gb and i got this iriver 256. and he loved mine so much he sent his dell back and got this iriver.the only problem i had with it was trying to yous it with my windows XP i had to go on iriver's website and download some stuff.
If you are looking into buying this AP/Router do yourself a favor and look into linksys or dlink (or even netgear). I bought this few months back and never could use it for more than an hour or so before the router dropping my connection. Then the only option is to reboot the router before my laptops can connect back to it. This problem is prominent when you have WEP enabled. I finally went back to using my old linksys 802.11b AP/Router and now use this one solely as a switch. If you are not planning to use WEP or WPA and do not mind occassional drop in connection then you may get away with this. But I would not suggest running AP without password to anyone.
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...
This notebook computer is certainly a great way to go for anyone looking for a low-cost, home laptop.The processor is certainly fast enough to accomplish most anything typical home users are planning on doing. As long as you are not planning on running several RAM eating programs (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Freehand) simultaneously you will never really occur to you to call your computer is &quot;slow.&quot; I am running a full Microsoft Office Suite and programs like Adobe Photoshop (also Elements) and have not run into any significant memory or speed issues.The computer runs a little slow at start up, but otherwise it moves right along. I would recommend not installing every little program that you can on this (or any machine) since doing so will chip away at your memory and create a slower and less stable system over time.The touch pad isn't the greatest I've used, but there is a nicely placed mouse port so I can use my favorite mouse most of the time anyway.Compared to other notebooks, the keyboard is certainly up to par, though not as nice as some desktop keyboards (which you could also easly plug into the notebook).I'm not sure why the other review was unable to find an adequate CD burning utility. It has Roxio which is fine for music, data, or CD-RW burning.The screen plays DVDs very nicely, while the computer has several DVD player pre-installed to choose from.I am very happy with this machine. It's certainly not as powerful as comparably-priced desktop machines, but I'll the slight differences in performance to have the portablity. (The battery has about 3.5 hours of life when fully charged.)Like any computer, getting rid of the pre-loaded promotional software (AOL et al) is annoying. But the money Compaq gets from these placements means I was able to secure a great quality notebook for [a great price]. It's a great way to go.
Positive reviews by recent purchasers must be taken with caution. Only time will tell the true value of an item!I bought this in February 2004 for $133. I used it very lightly, a few copies and printed pages a month, and it printed fine with no trouble. Then about two months ago the ink got low, as ink will do. I bought the genuine epson ink and put them in just as directed. And what do i get? Blank page after blank page. I cleaned heads, checked nozzles, aligned heads (or tried, since the pages were just blank) and it never printed another thing. All this right after the stinking warranty went. The part that really makes me angry is that i have no use for these brand new, overpriced thinly sliced cartridges of ink!! Where can I get justice?
It works well in my labeling machine. Relatively cheap (at least at the time I ordered it).
It does work, but some drawbacks. For example, my printer gets an error message when I reboot if it is plugged into it. My Pocket PC will work in it fine, as will my camera and other devices, but if I update my pocket PC rom, have to plug it directly into the computer USB.So, it is a great hub with great speeds, just be aware that despite what most advertise, not everything works well in a USB hub, choose wisely.
This is a great mp3 player for the price. It's very small and great for the gym. The sound is pretty good and you can customize the EQ. To be honest I do not have any use for the voice recorder or to record the radio but I do use the radio often.The only problems I had was with the driver's to load the music onto the device. It would only fill up half of the 1 GB. I believe it may have been an issue with my computer because it works fine now since I bought a new computer.The earbuds have pretty good sound and are fairly comfortable but start to hurt over time. The first pair I had didn't not last long as one of the buds died. I replaced them with the same model I ordered from manufacturer's website. For both pairs that I had I noticed that the foam pieces do not stay on the earbuds very well.This player is very much worth the price but you may want to use your old earbuds or invest some money in better ones.
I dont undesrstand how this sharpnener got 3 stars i bought this in 2008 and its still working like new. DEFINETLY BUY IT!!!
I have used this product in an admittedly low end Canon printer but it has given me very good copy.
Pros: The rubber coating does a wonderful job protecting the drive after numerous drops. Also transferd data quickly for a flash drive, and no added programes, just plug and play.Cons: The actual port piece is slightly flimsy. Dont push on it while its plugged in. Its rubber coating does make it thiker and some drives, sometimes makiing it hard to use anouther usb device next to it.Would buy agiain.
this cable is by far the best third party cable for the iphone 5! it charges and syncs no problem! the new and improved design is exactly the same width of the inputs as the iphone OME cable and the boxwave cable is a foot longer almost!!!!! this is exactly what i was looking for! i am so happy that it is longer and the plugs are same size as the OME iphone cable so it fits in my case! it seems to have the same quality of the iphone OME cable, almost better! the pictures that i will post will show you! definitely recommend these i am actually going to buy more because they are so cheap!
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.
I got this for my wife's computer. It was running on an old 802.11b card and needed to upgrade to the g. I installed it. The antenna sits on top of her CPU. I'm not sure if the external extended antenna is better or just that this is a 'g' card, but her wireless has a much better connection. I purchased this for the price, and it has been worth it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars vs. 5 is because the setup is slightly different than the ones I've used in the past (D-link and Netgear). The other 2 companies have a bit clearer setup instructions.
Got this because I needed a retractable cable that's able to plug into my phone while the case is still on. Others have a thicker plastic section surrounding the metal jack. This was cheap and works like a charm. Retractable device is better designed than others I've used also (this one actually works like it's supposed to, shock!)Only gripe is I would like it to have another foot of cable, but it's still long enough for how I use it--connecting my phone to the car audio.
Brought my Airport Express to table level making access easy. Simple idea, well executed.
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..
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 just received it few hours ago. It has a fantastic look. The color of the top and the wheel is so nice. The mouse is working great. The only downside, which I faced so far, is the sensitivity of its wheel. If you are a rough user of mouse, you will face problem with the wheel at first use. But I think it is just a matter of time to be habituated with the wheel. Overall, a great mouse!
This was definitely not worth what I paid for it. It failed to work upon receiving. It feels flimsy, like it's about to fall apart. It sounds like something is loose inside and rattles around. Spend your money elsewhere.
I looked for a 57" or larger flat screen for over a year. All makes, brands etc. The only TV I have found to dat that outperforms the 6070, is Pioneers new 6010 and not by much. You have to really look for the difference. And if your doing that, your not enjoying the movie, program... And at $7000.00, the 6010 was just a little to pricy.The pdp6070 is the best television I have ever seen at under $7500.00
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.
Pros:Bright, clear, high resolution.Handles low light and excessive light conditions well.Center Diopter adjustment is great.Easy to focus precisely.Small size for full size binos.Cons:Objective lens caps are not tethered.A bit heavy.Make sure you get the Bushnell Discoverers. The B&L; Discoverer's are not phase coated.
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.
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.
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.
Battery came with some brief instructions. iPod opened in less than a minute - new battery in. Now have charge as good as new.
It's a little short. You have to bend over or take a knee at it's maximum height. But for the price, it holds my Nikon D90 well.
Works fantastic, just like any hdmi cable should. ends fit securely into the tv, cable seems well built and thick enough.
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 bought MDP-1770KIT for an upcoming trip in April. It appeared to be a great product during the trip. But now when I try to use is again after 6 month, the player doesn't play as it should be. It always stops at certain place after it loads the DVD (sometime it does not even load). We changed many DVDs, but still the same. It's definitely not the CD problem. The player stops at different place every time after I cycle the power. So we called customer service, but an agent with sleepy voice told me that it's covered under one year parts warranty :-) but I need to pay $90 labor since it passed 90 days :-(( Besides, I stil need to pay shipping to mail the defected player to Mintek!!! it's more than half of the price of the player!!! I will never buy such poor product which only last for a couple of months.
The video was remarkably sharp, but never could get any sound no matter what I or my computer guy tried. Returned the camera and bought a quickcam pro elsewhere that worked fine. Go figure.
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.
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.
Fantastic value for the money. Excellent quality all around, including construction, signal quality and apparent durability.
I love this thing! It's great for when I'm exercising. It holds my iPod in place great. Also I received the product in a speedy manner.
The D70, especially since the d70s came out, is a bargain. I bought the D70 and upgraded the firmware (easy - see nikon website) and now have a D70s sans the .2 inch larger screen on the back.I used to do freelance work and have boxes of nikon accessories to play with so I just bought the body. Only complaint? These new D-series cameras don't seem to like the old flash units. Oh, and when will Nikon go full frame so we don't have to deal with these small-sensor lens (or the conversion factor) and use our old proper film ones. Alas.Otherwise the D70 is perfect...Light weight. Depth of field preview. Grid in the viewfinder. Instant on. Fast processing. The new built-in wireless "commander-mode" with the new flashes.This camera is a joy to use.
Nice product. There is little bit of static and the sound quality of the hands free call function could be better, but it's not a big deal. Good product all in all.
I won't give this camera five stars because that would reflect perfection and that just does not exist. So I'll give it four stars with major prejudice toward the fifth. I generally shoot video, but really hate those camcorder/camera combinations. If you want to shoot video, get a camcorder. If you want to shoot stills, get a camera. So that is what I did. This unit is exceptional. I mean exceptional in every way. Clean, well designed, simply to use, and it offers manual controls that allow the artistic side in all of us. I hear complaint about the zoom. Granted, you might be a sports or nature photographer and need a long lens, but most of us folk can simply move closer for some tight framing. I also purchased the underwater case and was really impressed with that unit. Fits the camera like a glove, plus give you access to all controls. I'm using it when I shoot in very bad weather. Get this camera. lt don't buy the AC power adapter. Amazon's web site stated it would work on the SD110 but it does not. I had to return it.
This is a good price for a 2 gig disk.
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 cable was exactly what I wanted. Fast delivery and worked perfectly. Why spend more on monster cable when it is a digital signal.
These cards are the solution to my USB problems. I am running Windows 7 on a computer I bought in August 2009, and have had problems getting hard drives and my scanner to run from various powered external USB hubs. I bought 2 PCI express USB 2.0 cards, put them in, and all my powered external devices, including my scanner, printers, and hard drives run perfectly. The CD Rom drivers are not needed if you are running Windows 7, as it will recognize the USB cards immediately. No additional configuration needed, and the USB ports on the front of the computer remain free for other USB 2.0 devices.
Used it to watch all my old VHS-C home movies and it worked fine without and issues. Just a note from other reviews. Make sure your home movie tapes are NOT 8MM. This unit will not work with them, only VHS-C.I would recommend this.
As a Mac user since the 80's SE, I appreciate the attention to the blending of art and design with technology. As always, Apple has continued the tradition with the Mac unibody design + the new Thunderbolt port + quad-core i7 Intel chip, etc. I'm a pleased owner.
Ordered it for my Droid Razr in December, 2011. Worked fine for six months, then gave in. The cable/wire has problems and it won't transmit the music to the speakers, I have to constantly tinker with the wire to transmit the sound, which is impossible(and unsafe) to do while driving and kind of defeats the whole purpose. For a $25 transmitter, this was disappointing. I had a $5 FM transmitter before (when I had an iPhone) and it worked fine without any trouble for ages.Not recommended!
Not much to say, works fine and was a great price. No need to spend too much for a name brand.
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.
I bought this MDV last month and shot it around my place. My first impression of this cam is very good especially if your are new to camcorder. For under 400 grand you get all the features what the sony fellas gives like night shot, Canon optical zoom lens, Digital image stabilization and resonable resolution.Well there were some problems for some people like playback but i think this is related to the tapes people are using. For me so far things are working well. I used Panasonice linear plus tapes all the while.
I would not recommend this product to anyone else. I thought it worked when I first installed the unit. However, I was mistaken as some channels seem to have commercials as loud as ever. I finally disconnected the unit and feel like the unit was a waste of money.
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 have dozens of cheap plastic ones that come free with the cards, they are always hit or miss and nothing is worse then mid transfer having it eject. this can cause data damage and corrupt your files. Spend the money and get a reliable reader. this one simply works!
Of all the cameras I've had throughout my 63 years this one is the best........the telephoto is killer.....just took it to Thailand and took over 1000 shots...everyone perfect!! The telephoto at 15X is unbelievably amazing and never a blurred image. Hardly ever need to use the flash......it's easy to use and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great digital camera........new or older camera buffs! Love this camera and for the price it's by far the most versatile......buy it now! Can't wait to purchase and try the telephoto and wide angle lenses. Robert Wunce, Santa Cruz, California
The TV is working quite well now, but have had to have the picture tube color aligned and then a sensor board replaced. All done promptly under the warranty. We have had it three weeks now and are enjoying it, since it was fixed.
I've been throught two of these cards, with terrible results both times and in two different cameras. I bought my card before a family vacation to Costa Rica and had the card fail a week into the trip. After a lot of research, I found a company that would physically take the card apart, put the memory into a card with a good i/o and retrieve these precious photos... at a fairly hefty expense. I sent the pieces back to Viking with a warranty claim. They promptly sent me a replacement and damned if photos didn't randomly start having data errors. These problems have been on two different cameras.. a Kodak CD3400 and my new camera, a Canon Powershot S400. I'm off on another family vacation in two weeks and I've got to buy a replacement for this card because my confidence is shot.
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.
Set up in exercise area. It carries a 33" HDTV and the cable box. The system hides the cables going from cable box to TV. It rolls effortlessly. Very Sturdy construction. No threat of being 'Top Heavy'. I believe I could easily adapt a 42" or larger TV.
I travel a great deal and I like to use retractable cables whenever I can. Zip-Linq has a broad line, and I have purchased several cables from them. In general, they work fine, but I have had one problem. The mechanism that locks the cable in place and prevents it from retracting often seems to 'wear out' quickly. Their competitor, Bestek, makes a more reliable device that is slightly smaller and easier to pack as well.Neither company offers all options of connectors, so I have purchased from both companies, and would do so again. The product is pretty good, but not perfect.
I tested the keyboard when I received it and it worked. However, once I was traveling, the board failed to operate and I have not been able to get it working since. I have changed batteries, etc, but to no avail. So I don't feel I can give this product a good rating.
I've had this MP3 player for almost 2 years now and it is still going strong. It has worked-out with me and kept me company a lot.The battery life is good (1 AAA battery lasts long enough for me not to feel like I'm being ripped-off paying for batteries). If you compress the mp3 files (on option provided on this player), then it can hold a couple hundred songs.The sound is great, and the set-up and process of adding new music is easy.The only problem is that the player has "frozen" 2 or 3 times on me in the past 2 years. To unfreeze it requires that you go to the Creative website and reinstall the software. It's slightly annoying, but since the problem is fixable without spending any extra money and because it only takes small amount of time, I won't complain.
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.
Really handy and attractive carrying case, but it JUST fits the unit, the window attachment and the charger.
I bought it for my canon S2IS and my canon ZR500 camcorder and they both fit perfectly. It also looks very nice and easy to carry around.
I have nothing but good things to say about this. Buy it. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for over the ear earphones with crystal clear sound.
Product was as described but very low cable quality, it works & transmits HD quality video but don't expect the world for $3.
This camera can do anything you want it to. It is extremely easy to use, because it does it all by itself. I would recomend this camera to anyone lokking for an excepional quality camera at a great price.
I really wanted to love this. But when I installed it as the instructions said, it totally blocked the view in my rear view mirror. I could not see a thing. Maybe it's my car -Mazda5, but I think it's a hazard.
These suck. Very uncomfortable, and the ear piece DOES NOT rotate. And amazon will make you complain at least 4 times before refunding you.
I bought this drive to use for my Windows 7 backups. It arrived in good shape and formatted easily using Windows 7 disk manager. I connected it with a SATA/USB drive adapter from Cables to Go. Works great, drive is quiet and cool, and I can store it in a fireproof location so my backups are safe.
I bought this sub in order to add more bass to my home theater mini system, Panasonic Ak600, which I also recomend. I also bought Monster Cable 12 foot sub cable and used the line in and out from of the Sub and my system, thereby avoiding the speaker wire. The sound is crisp and clean. I tailored the high cut and volume settings to my liking, and I love the standby mode. I use it for TV, CDs and DVDs. I use an optical cable with my dvd player so i truly get the .1 in 5.1 It is definitely powerful and gives great bass on music and movies. I would definitely recomend this sub for the price.
It was exactly what I needed. Picture quality with it is as good as those sold at best buy! Love it! Thanks
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 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!
The remote and web software are great. Thousands of devices that are all easily set for your device. Very easy to do the initial setup. Little or no head to head programming required.All activites work fine.An activity is usually the combination of multiple devices into one activity. When I watch TV for me its the set top box,TV, and AV receiver.I use the AV receiver for all my components volume and that works for all activites I have set up but the first time I have to hit device for a command that isn't on the activity I loose control of my volume.I've already told the software in the activity that when watching TV, Using the Media PC, DVD etc.everything is through the AV receiver. Now I have to go back to each component such as TV, DVR, STB etc to make them learn these commands through your web interface. This is very cumbersome and time consuming.For the media PC I had to setup generic activites for items such as PC videos, PC radio etc. This should be a default activity from the selection lists whe doing initial setup and its not.Overal, the remote will do anything I want but it does require more programming.The fact that the software is continually being updated is also a big plus for this remote. Hopefully in a couple of months the items I have mentioned above will be handled by their support staff.To me when the devices are set up you should have a check box for which component you using the volume and mute keys for.
I odered this and a 30mm as well. Both arrived in great condition and much sooner that I expected.
Unfortunately, add my family to the list of people burned by this poor quality product. It did work well in the beginning so I gave it two stars instead of one. It fails to recognize most commercial disks at this point. I did not heavily use the unit, so it took longer to realize there were problems. From the other posts on this site, it looks like I am out of luck . The trouble is, I would have given this four or five stars during the first few months. Beware. I sincerely hope this device is not for sale any longer.
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 HAVE OWNED THIS REMOTE FOR @ 3 MONTHS AND HAVE PROGRAMMED IT ONLY ONCE IT IS SUPER USER FRIENDLY, I NEVER HAVE OWNED A UNIVERSAL REMOTE B4 BUT AFTER MUCH HOMEWORK AND READING THE REVIEWS, I MADE THIS REMOTE THE FINAL CHOICE FOR MY HOME SYSTEM. IT REPLACED ALL 5 REMOTES THAT I HAD SCATTERED IN THE LIVING ROOM. NOW IT IS NICELY DOCKED IN PLAIN VIEW. IF U ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUNCTIONAL AND HAS NICE STYLE THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU. THE REMOTE EVEN FULLY CONTROLS MY CHEAP FLOOR FAN, NOW THATS TECHNOLOGY!!FORGET THE REVIEWS SAYING THAT THE BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL AND FRAGILE, I HAVE BIG HANDS AND HAVE NO PROB. FRAGILITY ISNT THE CASE EITHER IVE DROPPED IT NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF TIMES AND ITS STILL INTACT (VERY RIGID).ALSO MY WIFE ISNT VERY TECH SAVVY AND HAS ZERO PROBLEMS NAVIGATING THIS REMOTE.
Great little camera. Takes good pictures. I bought the 5MP but wonder whether I should have bought the 7MP for around the same price. You definitely will want to buy the custom leather case and extra memory for this camera.
Overall, the Fusion was a slight disappointment given its cost and specifications. My prior Logitech webcams had excellent video performance, but this one performed only fair in good lighting. The most significant issue was a "washed out" colors appearance that I was unable to correct with the provided controls. Conversely, it was excellent in low light using the low light boost option such that it can be used in a dark room with illumination solely from the relected light of the monitor. The unit was heavier than expected due to its weighted flexible counter-balance base. It never felt secure hanging from my laptop monitor, but might work OK on a standard LCD. The included software installed easily with XP and was working without a reboot. The microphone did not produce any feedback issues.
Worked great was as simple as matching up each wire and putting them together.Only works with the redline without the aas.
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" as well as an avid music collector, and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write about and or discuss various recording tapes.TDK has a solid reputation for cassettes and VHS tapes, having a long track record.The TDK D is not meant for music. You can record your favorite songs but the optimum way to hear the playback is on a cassette that is referred to as Chrome or Position 2. The D is a normal bias (Position 1). These are used to record voice. It may be advantageous for interviewing somebody, for notes to be transcribed, recording a sporting event and or a talk show from the radio.For music recordings use TDK's excellent SA or SAX. They offer tremendous quality and longevity.Please make sure the tape deck has clean heads or the great recording tape will not make a difference and you will get results that sound muddy.Please stick with 60, 90, or 100-minute blank tapes. Anything higher the tape is thin and more susceptible to breakage.Enjoy the music and be well,Craig FentonAuthor of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
I had bought a new camera as a gift. I did not realize that the camera did not include the memory cards. I had to fix this omission as quickly as possible and as inexpensively as well. Amazon was the solution and this seller had the right price. The delivery was especially quick. Now the camera is complete. Thanks to Amazon and the seller.
What do I like the most about my new (2001 model) Compaq notebook?The quality, workmanship, and features for the "end of the model" production price! Imagine--512 RAM, 20 gig hard drive, floppy drive (educational world still operated in this mode), DVD drive, CD-CW drive, and a 15" screen that is as big as my 17" desktop viewing area!! Not to mention the 1.13 Pent III speed. What? --you want the P-4M and have a battery life of about an hour??-- This beautiful machine has a battery life of about 3.5 hours!! ...Now, if you plan to do some serious traveling- this model may be a bit too heavy to be lugging around! Because I only go between two schools- the 7 plus pounds of this unit is no problem. Thanks to Amazon.com and their reviews for introducing me to this outstanding laptop computer.
Very good digital voice recorder and easy to use. You get the hang of it quickly. I bought it like a year or so. Haven't had to use it lately, still in perfert condition. Great buy.
No ax to grind other than this case history. Bought an Olympus digi last year; one month past warranty it died; olympus service via web utterly unrepsonsive; many phone calls later they are saying things like &quot;try leaving it overnight and installing new batteries&quot; which i did many many months ago. Upshot: yours may not fold, of course, but mine sure did and the company is miserable with help, and after much pursuit on my part now is sending very high minimal repair fees they charge before even looking to see what's wrong. This is how a company convinces a consumer never ever to buy one of its products again.
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'm happy with my purchase. I would recommend it for it's wonderful image quality and ease of use. I know those who read these reviews like to hear the downsides, so I'll say them, but realize that they are puny in comparison.It works as a WebCam as well, but the resulting video is WAY to dark. I have 2 100Watt lights shining directly on me from 2 feet away and it's finally bright enough. Don't expect to use it heavily for webcamming.Like most digital cameras, it's flash is VERY white. What I mean by that is that the resulting pictures are not very colorful because the flash has to be so bright. This is probably because of the same reason the webcam is dim: The component that receives the light and converts it to a digital image requires a LOT of light to make a good image. The camera has a cool feature that allows you to increase the exposure time. This is great for absolutely still shots, but, of course not good for action shots.That's about it. I'd recommend it!
I have owned several Canon digital cameras and like them very much. I purchased the A520 as a gift for a family member. After several months the lens cover problem that everyone writes about started happening. It would stick paritally open or closed or all the way open. The key word being stick or stuck. I took it to a Canon Service Center and they repaired it under warranty. After trying to use it for the 1st time several weeks later the lens cover was stuck open and would not budge. I took it back to the Service Center and they repaired it again. While looking at the paperwork after the repair they stated courtesy repair only and not under warranty. It was under warranty and had 90 days from the date they did not repair it the first time. After emailing Canon they said to just email them if I have a problem and they would see what they could do. Very POOR. I like Canon digital cameras but wish I had never purchased the A520. I bought it because of it's low price, which was a big mistake.
I like this product and for the price you can't beat it. STAY AWAY from Radio Shack and other stores selling the pyrimid type devices, they DO NOT WORK unles your room is 5'x 5'. This product works as described and I had no problems using it with my LCD (Samsung) TV. I used this product for components hidden in a cabinet below my TV (Panasonic DVD/R and Motorolla Cable Box). I'm giving this a 4/5 only because I'm not crazy about the banded wires that pull apart, wish they were more substantial, but that do work just fine.Also want to add the relay device is VERY sensitive, more so than cable box - so it actually works better than having my box in full display.
The sandisk cruzer micro is one of the best tools I have purchased in a while. It is great for storing all my important data, and login usernames/passwords on so no one other than me can use them. The only problem I have found with this product so far is that fact that the hard clear plastic holders that came with the product do not stay on the end of the unit very well. This is the only reason that it did not get 5 stars. I found a great,quick solution for this problem. heat up the end of the plastic holders with a lighter or other heat source and bend it in a little, until it grips it better. Just make sure that you dont use the yellow flame of the lighter, only the blue flame, or it will turn the plastic black. It took me less than 5 minutes to fix mine, and not there is no way that I will lose the usb covers.
I was happy about the DVP642... it played all my movies and MP3/MPEG discs. Unfortunately after a year of light use it decided not to accept discs anymore. I couldn't get it working, and with the warranty gone I had to chuck it in the dumpster. I'm back to my old Panasonic DVD player which is working great still.
My husband has ringing in his ears, it helps to have the TV on most of the time,plus he can't hear too well so its loud. It just drives me crazy. I didn't want to complain, its not his fault. One night I was so annoyed, I went into computor typing, my husband listens to TV too loud. TV ears came up.After lots of research, I ordered. Folks, I gotta tell you MY husband loves them and so do I. I can mute the TV and he can hear it as loud as he wants. He also can hear every word thats said.For that reason I may order some for me.
Bought this unit to replace a battery in the Garmin GPS 478. Upon its arrival, I installed in into the battery cavity, latched it, and it immediately fell out. Does not fit, it is slightly smaller than the original.
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.
I bought this to minimize the difficulty connecting my laptop to my Home stereo system but it just don't work. I fully assumed I did something wrong but there are only two ways to connect this thing and neither passed a useful signal.
Filters for the Kodak P850 are difficult to find that are high quality. THese are excellant.
I purchased this camera to carry around with me in my handbag. However, I received a camera that is small enough to carry around and takes great pictures. I also have a Canon camera that is for more serious photography but I must say this little Kodak is almost a match in the picture quality etc.The only negative thing is the fact that it goes through batteries like crazy (approximately after every 75 - 100 pictures)
If you purchase this case, you will thank yourself for purchasing this case. If you don't purchase this case... you will kick yourself because you didn't purchase this case. Whatever you do, get this case.
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.
This thing is perfect for the Motorola Xoom I use it with. The only possible thing I could say about it that's negative is that the stupid Xoom designers put the power cord on the bottom. So, in landscape mode, you have to elevate the stand on a book or something to keep it plugged in
Just OK sound, but a great, snug fit. Stay in place perfectly while running. Hold up well in the rain too. Alligator clip comes in handy.
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.
The Sabrent External Floppy Drive looks good and feels like it's well constructed. But, there are a few problems. No instruction for starters. Doesn't plug-and-play as advertised. I'm computer savy enough to get at the DOS A: command line and the floppy drive can't be accessed. This is a total dud!
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'm currently on my second mouse from Microsoft, and I've had my mouse for about 8 months now, and the receiver has broken on me again.With the first mouse, I just assumed that it wasn't working due to some mishaps with moving apartments, but after getting the second one, I realized that the fault is not with me.It's a shame that they don't sell the receiver separately, because the mouse itself is actually very nice and works very well. I'm currently on my second battery for my second mouse, and while it's great that it's very efficient in its use of energy, it's not worth it in the long run to get this mouse to only have it die on you.I'll never order this again.
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.
This is the first sling bag I've tried, and due to the absence of instructions with the bag, I spent an embarrassing amount of time just trying to figure out how it works. If it seems complex, you are doing it wrong. Once learned, it's quite simple to put on, take off, and move from back to chest position.It then went with me on a group hiking tour in Norway. The other hikers were not photographers, and so they were not patient with someone stopping to remove and unload a backpack style bag. I was able to swing the bag around and unzip it while walking, and when unzipped the camera is presented in a very natural position for grasping. This is its big strength. It's also very comfortable in back position on long hikes.However, be aware that you have to make hard choices about what gear to carry. I could only take a Canon 5D with a 70-200 f4 mounted, and a 16-35 f2.8 in addition. Or, I could have taken the 580 flash instead of one lens. If you will have the luxury of stopping to set up your gear at your own pace, then I would recommend a Kata backpack for its added capacity. The T-214 is highly recommended if you know that you can pare down, or if you cannot carry too much weight.
I bought a ten dollar cable about 2 months ago, needed another and saw this. This one works as well, and the price is ridiculously cheap. I just checked and now they are 1 cent each. THAT'S MIND BOGGLING. How do they make profit from these???? Anywho thanks to the suppliers and the sellers, I just wish all things were this cheap :).
No problms at all and set up was a little tough nut I have fiber optic so no biggie
I have aNikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lensfor over a year ago. It comes with a greatNikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameraskit lens, but after some time I found myself wanting some more. Read many reviews for all over the net and bought this jewel: Nikkor 50mm f1,8Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. this is a great normal lens, worth every penny, great value for the price. My only compliant: it doesn't work on my wife'sNikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD. I'll buy aNikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Camerasfor her and keep for myself this lens hahaha. You won't touch my lens darling......
After reading the mixed reviews on Amazon, I decided to take a leap of faith and purchase this USB2 hub. Oh man o man o man... I have had problem, after problem, after PROBLEM with this thing.First off, if ALL OF YOUR DEVICES ARE NOT USB2, it will revert to usb1. For USB1 purposes, it's decent.Secondly, I am experiencing massive and sporadic incompatibility issues with my 2.5" hard drives, Canon PIXMA 4000 printer, etc.I have never ever had any other problems with USB hubs, so I assumed this would be a decent experience, but it's been a nightmare
Just the size of this USB drive is enough to give it 5 stars. I know there are smaller ones out there, but this one is only a tad larger and much more securely built. I've owned a few lexar and SanDisk USB drives, and all of their USB plugs get loose within a month of use. I loved the oversized covering for the drive that covered the whole unit--not just the usb plug. However, I don't think it is offered any more since they have moved to rubber skins for the new models. This is probably for the best since those old plastic protectors would get worn down from use and fall off the drive in transport. As for speed, this thing is definetly USB 2.0 and fast. If you've used a USB 1x drive, you'll notice a huge difference. I have seen some USB drives that perform faster (the Corsair models) but this one is still fast enough. Highly recommended, especially if you can score the rebates. Mine came in almost exactly 6 weeks after purchase.
I bought the Archos Gmini 400 to replace by 10 GB 3rd generation Apple Ipod that I've had for over a year. I wasn't sure what to expect with this thing, but it turns out to be great. Unlike my Ipod which I only ended up using in the car because of its limited features of only being able to play music, I carry the Gmini everywhere I go since I can not only listen to music, but also record stuff or play videos.The Gmini's user interface may not be as fancy or simple as the Ipod's scroll wheel, but the Gmini is not that difficult to use, and it's rather easy to use once you get used to it and learn the controls. The Gmini is sort of like a little Windows computer itself, so if you are good with a Windows PC, you'll have no problems navigating around with the Gmini. If you are a Mac user and need things to be as simple as possible, then you may have some problems learning the controls. I like the fact that I don't have to use any junk software on my computer to transfer the files over to the Gmini. I just connect the Gmini to the USB cable and copy them straight over as if it were another hard drive.The screen on the Gmini is quite stellar, and it almost looks like a small laptop screen it is so bright. I also like the look of the Gmini over the Ipod also, it is nice to not have to worry about getting scratches each time you touch the thing, unlike the Ipod which scratches up rather easily with its polished back casing that ends up looking pretty bad after a while. Just to be safe I put a PDA screen protector over the screen of my Gmini to protect it, and I also use the case for the Ipod with my Gmini since it is the same size and fits perfectly.It is very easy to play music with this thing, and it's also easy to create play lists or delete files on the go. One very cool feature is the album art that shows when you play your music. I recommend downloading Musicmatch Jukebox Plus and using their super tagging feature which fixes your MP3 tags, and it also adds the album art into the tags for you which are perfect for the Gmini.The Gmini works very well as a recorder, even though you can sometimes infrequently hear the hard drive spinning. This thing is perfect to take around with you and record your friends making fools of themselves at parties, or to record a concert you go to.If you want to put videos on the Gmini, it does take some time encoding them in the proper format, but it's not too hard to do if you are computer savvy. It is cool to be able to watch videos on the Gmini or to use the included cable to watch them on your TV. It is sort of like carrying around a DVD player or VCR in your pocket if you go over to a friend's house. I've also used my Gmini to put photos on from my compact flash card, and this is also a breeze.Unlike Apple who appears to not care about customers who purchased previous models and they try to make you buy a new model when in reality they could release a firmware update with the same features included. It appears that Archos routinely has been releasing updates for the Gmini, and they have just recently released their third firmware update (1.3) the other day. This update can easily be downloaded from their website onto your Gmini as a portable hard drive and it's rather simple to update.If you are somebody who wants what everybody else has or if you are trying to fit in with your friends who aren't very tech savvy, and if you buy into all the hype and advertising generated by a corporate giant, then go buy yourself an Ipod. If you want to stand out and be cooler than those friends with those feature lacking Ipods, and if you know how to use a Windows computer and don't need things to be as simple as possible, go buy yourself an Archos Gmini 400. You'll be much happier with the extra features you get, and you won't be feeding more money to the giant that is Apple, who purposely leaves features off of their Ipods, only so they can release new models later on with features they should have had a while ago. I am going to be selling my old Ipod on eBay, and I won't miss it or Apple one bit.
I bought this travel plug adapter for my wife when she was traveling to Europe and Asia. However, it does not have the input for the 3-pin U.S. plug and had to get another adapter to fit onto this unit. It is well built but definitely not a universal, all-in-one travel adapter as advertised.
I am extremely happy with this purchase. This camera exceeded all my expectations!
bought it to store back-up memory when I installed windoows live one care. Its an inexpensive device that worked right out of the box.I bought a 1Ghz device and a 2 Ghz device since I didn't know what I would need when I stored the memory. The 1 Ghz unit held the back-up and I never opened the 2Ghz unit package. I'm sure I'll use it(the 2Ghz unit)along the way and hope it works as well
When I ordered the Casio SA-67 keyboard on 11/05/02, I also ordered the Casio AD-5UL AC adapter at your recommedation, along with other items. I held the items till Christmas for our grandson when we were disapointed to find that the plug on the AD-5UL adapter was too large for the DC7.5V jack on the electronic keyboard. The keyboard user's guide clearly specifies the model AD-1 as the only AC adaptor to be used with the SA-67 keyboard.
This card is a good basic graphic card if u have all the requirements for it
Note first that the serial number listed by Amazon is wrong. The actual product is the WU830G wireless adapter.We bought two of these and they both have been very unstable, randomly dropping connections even though the wireless router is only 10 feet away. (Another computer in the same room, but with a Netgear PCI wireless adapter works flawlessly.) On one system starting iTunes causes the Motorola drivers to crash. Plugging in another USB device can also cause a crash.An inquiry to Motorola support brought only a lame "reinstall Windows XP." Maybe that would be sensible if the situation was unique to one computer. But not when we're having similar problems with two differently configured computers made by two different manufacturers!These adapters work well for some people but for our systems they have been a waste of time and money. Before buying one of these ask yourself the Dirty Harry question -- "am I feeling lucky today?"
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.
Sound quality from the headphones are top notch. Comfort level is 4-stars, those with large heads might not like them as much.Mic is a little muffled, even if it's close to you, people say it sounds like a desktop mic in Vent.5-stars with the value of price/performance.
I bought this camera last year and I am keeping using it more than my Canon EOS 35mm, and the results I've obtain are more than I expected from it. Actually I have keep shooting almost every day and the results are as good as the ones I get from film, including the fact it's easier to handle the pictures in a digital way to display it in my homepage and send them via email whoever I want to. In few words, I'm very happy with it. Enjoy it.
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.
I ended up returning this camera because I was not happy with the quality of video in low light. If you are going to shoot decent looking video indoors you would need to light the setting in some way -- I know because I experimented with a number of light sources including consumer halogen. I had to use at least 2 50W halogen light sources directed at the subject in a room with two windows to get reasonable detail/resolution. Clearly, this is not the indoor environment the average user is going to encounter.
Bought this player at the local Wally World. It was cheap and flimsy feeling from the beginning. Slow physical loading and initial reading of the disk, regardless of type (DVD, CD). It finally stopped being able to read any disk of any type after about a year. If I turn it off and let it sit overnight, then the first DVD I try to play works fine. After that, it's useless until I let it sit, powered off, for hours to "rest".
Never had problems with the cheaper HDMI cables and I fail to see how a more expensive cable would result in a better picture. It's digital so it either works (great) or doesn't work (send it back) save your money for better quality speaker cable or amp, which will make a difference to your setup.My setup is blueray - &lt;this HDMI cable> - onkyo TX-SR607 - &lt;a much much longer HDMI cable> - Panasonic 1080p porjector @ 84"
The camera has been great until now!! I got the camera and while I was just about to take a picture, the screen turned black and none of the buttons would work... It looked dead, but the red light on the front is on and I can't figure out what's going on. The next thing I did was take out the batteries and put them back in. When I tried turning it back on the screen would turn on for a second then turn black again, after a few tries, it finally turned on and I thought that I should leave it alone and turned it off. The battery isn't dead because I just got it. I'm really worried!! Please reply!!
Was so excited to get this tiny little &quot;spy&quot; camera, however (a BIG however), you cannot download pictures if you have a newer computer with USB 2.0. Check this out before buying.
FOR REAL GAMERS!!!I thought this looked like a comfortable headset with a nice mic. I didn't give much thought to the vibration...then it came on and WOW! You won't go back to any other headset once you've played with this!
I've tried a number of spade connectors and these are outstanding. These spade connectors are as beautiful as they are functional. What you cannot see in the picture is they're solid and substantial, well-plated with gold, and they make a super connection between wire, spade and gear. You unscrew the red or black protector and you'll find a tube with two tiny screws. You insert your bare wire, tighten the two screws good and tight, replace the red or black protector and you have a terrific termination. The spades are slightly angled for convenience and the spades themselves are nice and thick so they don't slide around when you tighten the lug to hold them in place. They look great. I consider these a bargain!
When I first got my new TV, I bought a couple HDMI cables that were more expensive than this. I bought these cables to hook-up a DVR box to a newer TV in the living room. The only thing I can say is that I cannot tell the difference between this cable and my other more expensive ones. They both work great. I'd say go with this one and save some money.
at these prices, I will now look online to buy my HD/AV cabling needs as opposed to getting ripped off at the big retail stores for the same items.These cables worked perfectly with my HD system and have shown no issues after having installed and working for almost a month.No need to go with name brands for these types of products either...the name brands only jack up pricing for the same quality.
After having a very bad experience with a Sharp 46 LCD 1080p. I am finally satisfied with this Gem of a TV. Bright Sharp picture and great viewing range for an LCD, Sound is only so so but I did not buy a TV for its sound quaility, I have nice surround system for that. 3 HDMI 1080p inputs and ambient lighting, which adjusts and compliments the colors on the screen. This feature works best when the unit mounted on a white wall with the lights off.I Purchased this TV at Best Buy for $1969.This is my second Philips TV. I have a 32" 720p in the bedroom that performs brilliantly.
I brought these adapters a week ago to upgrade my network. I have a Linksys WRT54G router and notebook adapter WPC54G for my laptop. The two older USB network adapters from Linksys I used were working fine. I just wanted to upgrade my network to G mode. Big mistake!. I have spent 12 hr trying to get the new WUSB54G adapters working. I have the same problem as other reviewers. Get good signals but no/slow internet connection. The transfer rate fluctuate widely from 1 to 54 mbps. All the other computers work fine. The only good thing is it has been easy to reach Linksys technical support.
Easy installation. Plug and Play and it just "works"We all know we are limited to the Mac Pro's 5 port USB, this will expand it to a total of 9!I use these extra ports for my keyboard and external hard drives. With my tests, I haven't found them to be slower than the stock usb ports.
Length:: 4:01 MinsI'm using this for my Sunpak "Platinum Plus" 7500TM Tripod. It's a little too big for the tripod (about the size of a small trombone gig bag), but it does the job. Check out my video for details.
This lens is made with quality, and produces great pictures with my Canon 40D. Great Portrait photographs, with a professional look. I would definitely recommend this lens to anyone looking to not spend a ton of money on a lens. You cannot beat Canon lenses.
I wanted an XM radio for the longest time. I opted for the Audiovox Xpress RC model with the home dock. It was well worth the extra money I spent on the Xpress and the Home dock. Now I have XM at my disposal in the car and in my home. It's so easy to transfer from the home to the car. I LOVE IT!!!
Got it to transfer data from one hard drive to another but in the middle of large data transfers it will randomly disconnect from the computer and then reconnect making the transfer corrupt...It does work if your transferring one single large file (such as a iso or a movie) but if you want to transfer tons of mp3s or text files look somewhere else... Tested on windows 7 x32 and x64 and xp pro
I love this video cable , especially because of the length. Most of the time they are too short. This one gives you room to work with. Fantastic.
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.
I do small business consulting, and have been using the BEFVP41 as an affordable VPN solution for dozens of clients that need the secure remote access provided by a VPN tunnel. With nearly 50 of these units installed and operating in the field, there have been only 4 failures (2 lightening, one power brick, one overheated in a hot room with its vents covered) in 4 years, I'm very impressed.Not only is the BEFVP41 useful for clients to access their business servers and applications from home or while traveling, I set up VPN tunnels to my office to provide support using VNC, MS Remote Desktop Connection, or Apple's Remote Desktop. This allows me to support clients around the country without travel time or expense.The BEFVP41 is simple to set up and operate, and at a comfortable price point that my small business owning clients can easily afford. While it isn't a replacement for higher cost more professional grade firewall routers, it is a very reasonable and available product for the small or home office.I keep over 40 tunnels set up to clients that each have other tunnels set up to another location or for software client remote access. There are only rare problems, and then mostly because of provider issues. I've learned that whatever the network is comprised of, it is best to have all the components on an Uninterruptible Power Supply.I hope Cisco/Linksys keeps producing these units for years to come, they are solid performers in my experience.Steve J
Its a cable. It does the job. No troubles with the signal. Construction is solid. Doesn't feel cheap.
I bought this camera in Dec. In Jan. the autofocus and autofocus assist lamp stopped working and the camera would not shut off properly. After calling Polaroid and sending it in for repair per their instructions, I found out that the warranty has a "replace at their discretion with a comparable item" clause. They called me, claimed they don't have the parts to fix them any more because they are discontinued, and wanted to replace the X530 with an extremely lesser Polaroid, the A520, which retails less than $100--by their judgement "comparable" because "it's 5MP". Don't consider the facts that the X530 has a Foveon imager, a great Ricoh 3x lens with macro focusing down to 1 cm, a rechargable lithium ion battery with charging cord, a 32MB SD card, autofocus assist lamp, etc. etc. etc. which the "comparable" model does not. I had a huge hassle over it, and they finally replaced it "just this one time" with a "demo" camera that they claimed had been "checked by three technicians" and a warning cast in stone that if anything goes wrong with the replacement camera, it will be replaced with another (much cheaper) model. Then, insult to injury, when the used replacement camera arrived, it had no manual, the autofocus assist light aims 45 degrees to the side of the lens and so is useless, the battery they included is bad and my options are to trade it in on a crummy point and shoot or pay to fix it myself. I'm no lawyer, but I would think Polaroid is slipping over into class action suit territory here. The image quality of the Foveon sensor is breath taking, but buy at absolutely your own risk.
The spring stopped working after a few weeks. I've had other retractable cable products (earphones, USB cables, etc.) and the springs all stop working after awhile, however this was twice the cost of the other products that I've used and lasted only a fraction of the time.
Listen People I just bought this tv and its a great tv. Its clear and it has good sound and everything. So people By this one if your looking for a good 32 inch tv with clarity and great sounding crisp sound. Trust me on this.. You wont regret it!
Terk provides a much neater situation using the Tower, but there is no enhanced reception for the money spent. The device was returned. A waste of money in my case
Hi all, I was excited to have a shot at improving my computer, but unfortunately I was disapointed. The install went well, but once installed, I couldn't see any difference at all. The graphics are still jittery and haulting, with complete stoppage included. Not exactly what I hoped for. Looks like I will have to purchase a new computer. I actuall doubled-up on RAM, going from 2G to 4G and not much of any difference at all. After reading the reports of other DELL owners with the same model, I felt I would get a real boost, especially since I am a simple user, and do nothing more complicated than email, shopping and a flight simulator. Oh well, not good enough now, but you can bet the Farm that my next computer will have the booty. I'm sick of being told "This is all you'll ever need, or could possably use." Yeah,sure. I'm going for the biggest, badest graphics computer I can find. Updating an old computer makes me think of a bottleneck on the freeway. You may have the ability to drive a thousand cars, six lanes wide, but if the road is only two lanes wide, you can only get two at a time down that road. Sorry for the bad report, but the truth must be told.
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!
This is the second Cyberhome DVD player I have owned. Unlike the first one (exact same model) which works flawlessly to this day, this one never performed well. No matter what type of DVD I placed in this machine, it would stop approximately half way through and stop playing.
Work great good buy I have 4 now one for all the tvs cheap price for a good deal can't beat it
THE FLASH WORKS VERY WELL, I DO WEDDING PHOTOGRPHY SO I NEED A GOOD FLASH. IT WORKS GREAT. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Doesn't work in my situation. The computer HDMI does not detect TV and neither does Blueray player. Don't buy it.
The imac g5 has been a wonderful purchase. The computer, from a design stand point is fantastic. I havent yet cleaned away my old PC monitor and pc biege case, and its quite funny to see the shiny new imac next to the arcaic old pc. Friends stop by and the first thing they notice in my place is this all-in-one beauty.Its quiet, fast, well built and suits my needs. OS X Tiger is so user friendly and has so many useful features. Its truely a joy to work on.My use is mainly surrounding using MS Office, web surfing, email, some light video editing and managing my mp3 portfolio. For all these tasks, I have plenty of horse power. For the more high end video editing and graphic design, you are probably better off with the desktop g5. But for the majority of users out there today, the imac is the perfect purchase.One of the added and unexpected bonuses was just how nice and BIG this 20' screen is. The image is sharp and bright. Totally meets my needs and desires out of a monitor.The computer itself takes up relativily little room on my little desk.All is all, I am thoroughly appreciating and pleased with my imac g5 purchase.
i usually go though several pair a month and these have lasted 3 or 4 now. they have good sound and the cloth cable help the wires from shorting.Pros:Cloth cablegood sounddurablecons:ear pieces are very heavyhard to only use one ear as the other side would not clip on shirts very well and it dangling presents some awkwardness as its heavywithout the extension cord, the cord from the headphones is very short
Hoping that I'd find a bargain in purchasing this item, I was sensationally disappointed by its performance on both Mac OS X Tiger and Windows Vista. It seems that this thing was made from three separate pieces that were essentially glued together. So when you are writing from the top section to the mid section, your writings or drawings will be choppy when rendered on the screen. Same goes for writing from the mid section to the lower section. I lost patience in trying to figure out what in the world was going on with this device for a day and promptly returned it right in the box. I'll be purchasing that "other tablet" which no one seems to have a problem with, though not at the bargain prices. I guess you get what you pay for.
I previously owned the Pioneer PD-M703 which was a great multi-disk (cartridge) player, but unfortunately after 10+ years of service it quit. I researched a replacement with multi-disk capabilities, however, the tray systems seem to have problems with noise and other issues according to reviews that I read. Pioneer had a 6-disk player (PD-M426)that I would still be able to use my existing 6-disk cartridges. The cartridges are handy for storing your cds by genre or personal likes. e.g. holiday, my favs, my wifes favs, etc. So the decision was easy, but the newest Pioneer 6-disk did not have the bells and whistles that the previous version had, like a standby LED, and far fewer front panel controls and lights. The price and the ability to reuse my existing 6-disk cartridges was my reason for choosing the PD-M426. I was hoping the newer version would provide decent quality adio output like the previous player.This player comes with a remote and it is also compatible with my Logitech Harmony 880 remote. To my delight, the Harmony remote did not need to be reprogrammed with the different Pioneer model number to control the newer player!! I tried the remote after getting the player installed and it worked.I wish the player had optional audio outputs other than the rca type...optical would have been nice.
I have owned and i have seen alot of PC Cams and they have been what i thought was excellent exposure, but i am here to tell you that the GE PC Camera is by for the best that i have ever seen. When i turn the cam on, the action and movement on screen is so real and the sharpness is also fantastic, i highly recommend that if your looking for a PC Cam, this is the one. It is great and i am happy that i bought it.
I purchased this bag recently for my Canon Z180U and although it was nice and good quality, I was disappointed to see that it is a tight fit and that's the reason I rated it low.I should have thought before on how could they make a bag for all these cameras when the zoom is totally different, thus size of camera.When I contacted Canon to see what options I had, they said this bag is the only thing and somewhat agreed with my complaint.
I must say, when I bought these I wasn't expecting a whole lot. First, I didn't expect them to be much bigger than the bookshelf speakers I already had (I bought the Yamaha RX-371 that came with 5 speakers and subwoofer, which for starting out were great) Holy crap, these things are bahemoths compared to those. The woofer on this is basically as large as my old speaker itself. So after that, I was REALLY excited to hook these up as my front 2 channel speakers and test them out (I also have the Yamaha NS-C310 for the center channel, which is awesome btw). I was blown away. I tested the sound out with Saving Private Ryan first. Bullets were zinging by much louder than I've ever heard. Next up was The Dark Knight. I tested the first scene with the bank robbery. The glass shattering sound was amazing. The tweeters on this thing hit those high frequencies with no problems. My wife actually cringer because it was so loud. Then of course the scene with the joker trying to blow up the SWAT truck and Batman coming to the rescue. Good lord the detail was amazing! I had to watch the entire scene because it just sounded so much more incredibl than I was used to. Then finally, I tested music. Dubstep, hip hop, and metal. They sounded phenomonal! I tried listening with and without my subwoofer on. There is some decent bass production, but I would highly recommend that you use a subwoofer with these speakers (but that should be obvious, these aren't floor standing towers with large woofers)Overall, for only having these for a day, I am very very happy with these speakers, and I am sure they will get better as they break in. They will be more than adequate as my front channels until I can afford the NS-777's, then I will move these bad boys to the rear for the surround speakers. If you are wanting to build a home theater system, or even just a stereo for music, Yamaha makes outstanding products for exceptional prices. I wouldn't hesitate at all recommending these, or any of their other products, to anyone!
Excellent price, excellent color and seems to be built good.HOWEVER, IT YOU NEED A TRANSMITTER TO RUIN THE RECEPTION ON LOTS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES, THIS IS THE RIGHT PRODUCT.I have an outdoor TV antenna and after 1 second of plugging this product in, I lost reception on many channels.This camera will get your neighbors mad at you as the RF output interference it causes is really bad. The FCC obvious never approved this product!
I've used Leica M-cameras since the 1960s. Leica optics have always been excellent, but with a price. I was able to pick up this lens a few years ago, and it's the best lens with 21mm coverage I've ever owned. In most images, you won't notice the two stops of vignetting at f/2.8. Contrast and sharpness yield pictures you want to reach into and grab. Stopped down to f/4 and beyond, the vignetting goes away and excellent image quality extends to the corners.The 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH outperforms Canon's EF 16-35mm f/2.8L at 21mm. I prefer the Elmarit for food and some architectural photography, but if you're used to seeing exactly what you'll get on film or pixels, this rangefinder lens isn't for you.You'll need a separate 21mm finder to use the Elmarit on M-series Leicas or one of Voigtlander's M-mount Bessas. Beware Leica's plastic 21mm finder, 12 008. The mounting foot has a tendency to fall off, and it's hard to find an adhesive to reliably fix it.Much better is Leica's metal Tri-Finder, 12 013. It works for 21mm, 24mm, and 28mm lenses on 35mm cameras. Its only downsides are its slight field curvature at 21mm, and its somewhat large size.
Easy to set-up. Easy to use. Downloaded software to my Blackjack II and it works pretty good. Need a good cellular signal, though, to help prevent stuttering of video. Can control my Dish Network receiver from my cell-phone!Tried Sony's LocationFree. It requires a lot of upload bandwidth and was more difficult to set-up than the SlingBox. LocationFree doesn't work on Windows Mobile 6. But the SlingBox does!!!
I like all Tiffen filter products and this one (I have sevral others) continues to meet all expectations.I recommend it highly.
Large high quality acrylic lens safe for children. The large field of view is good for introducing children to the microworld. The magnifying power is low, only 2X. For nature investigations, the large view and arm length focal length is an advantage. I suggest that this be used to collect specimens for higher magnification, like loupe or microscope. I bought 15 for a class and I think kids were impressed by its size. Adults get better magnification than children, because of longer focal length from aging. So kids work at getting 2X.
I bought this subwoofer for my panasonic sc-ak 200 because to had more bassThe sound is clean and the bass is very good. The high cut and the volume is excellent to program the best sound for you.I bought a big cable and let's go to shake my room.I would recomend this sub for the price, the quality and the sound.
I gave this as a gift and the recipient was very pleased. She had been told if she could only have one extra lens this was the one to have. It came quickly in the mail and had the instruction guide but no original box, but that wasn't totally expected since I bought it used.
I bought two of these HDMI cords and they both work great - Cant beat the price either! Quality was better than expected too.
Gave these to my 13 year old grandson. He loves microscopy and loved this set as a beginner in that world.
I have a Sony LCD, a Tivo/DireTV box, a Mac Mini and a Kenwood receiver. Getting it all working properly took some work but I'm officially down to one remote- AV nirvana. My wife is thrilled.I only wish the set up applicaiton was a little better. It's a web app, which makes it a little clunky. I also think some of the questions can be out of context or not offer an option that I'm looking for. They are so close to making this a slam dunk.That said I can now switch between TV and the Mac with one button and control everything within those environments with this remote.I called tech support on a Saturday morning and got help without a wait.So far so good on this one.
After recently purchasing this unit, I was astonished that any respectable company would put such a product on the market for consumer use. The unit does not and can not negotiate an 802.11g connection with other LinkSys 802.11g adapters. This was confirmed by LinkSys and is awaiting a firmware patch to correct the issue. I am concerned that LinkSys is not currently developing updates as the acquisition by Cisco is no doubt causing procedural changes. I only hope this is not the case and a release is made soon.I have begun communications with LinkSys on this matter and believe anyone looking to purchase this device should give it a read. It can be found at http://www.vanausdoll.com/wrv54g.html.Bottom line, do not purchase this product! I learned soon after that if you update the firmware to 2.10, you will have to release and renew the WAN side to reestablish the internet connection if you make any changes to routers configuration. This of coarse is if you are using DHCP based service from your provider.
Needed this to connect my son's new computer to his HD TV. Works great, no problems (have been careful with plugging and unplugging cable ends, due to concerns noted by previous buyers, but it continues to work just fine), great price, quick shipping &#8211; total satisfaction!
I'm on line trying to find a replacement for our now-discontinued V-2800 tripod. The crank broke after limited use.
we ordered our new keyboard and got it in less time then they actually showed for it so we are very pleased with the service and the product
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to program this remote for my PVR, LCD TV, and sound system. As the TV is so new, it had not been designated a remote code--the 670 was able to program a working code. I can turn on the PVR/TV or TV/sound system for watching DVDs. I now use only one remote instead of three. If I add any new components in the future, setup is a breeze. This baby does it all. The remote buttons are quite small, but the backlight solves that issue. For a change - I got a whole lot of product for about half the retail price. I'm a very satisfied customer.
I bought this camera (in its previous model T30) last summer and it takes excellent photos and video clips. It is very small and easy to carry in a pocket. The instructions are easy to follow. I wanted the smallest one I could find with the largest screen (3 inches) so I could see the image clearly. My car was broken into while I was traveling, so I replaced it with the T50 and it is every bit as good as the older one. The red is distinctive, too. The photos print out in excellent color. I am not very camera savvy, but this fits the bill perfectly. I don't have the time or interest in learning about the finer points of photography and I don't want to deal with a heavier SLR, so I plan on keeping this for a very long time.
Such a simple and inexpensive solution for such an annoying problem.I no longer have to crawl under the desk and hurt my back, just to switch plugs. I love this product and use it several times a day. It's been a blessing.
It's insane to spend $180 for a piece of plastic, but it's also insane to spend $400 on a camera and then need to buy disposable cameras when you go scuba diving. This is a nice design, not too heavy, and it does the job perfectly. I only wish it were half the price.
I've been using these for about a week now and absolutely love these. I have a good pair of noise canceling ear buds, but while I'm at home on the computer, I don't really like to wear them. Bought these because these seemed to be a good cheap pair that I can use while I'm on my laptop and other people are roaming around me. They're not too heavy, and they're extremely comfortable, and the sound is good enough for the price.
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.
I have 2 of these switches in my home. Both have been replaced, but not sure why they died. I can say they both went out in the same fashion...ports just died. Other than that, they did their job for at least a year a peace. I will update if the newer switches end up in the recycle bin.PROS:+Price+1gig Ethernet+small and mountable via screwsCONS:-1st 2 switches lasted about 12-14 months-Would like to see a better design mounting system beside to holes on the bottom for screws.
The price is especially the point I can talk about for the set of 20 as that is what prompted me to buy this.The mini DVD's work fine with no issues at all.
These speakers sound good in my boat. Instead of cutting a hole in the fiberglass, I purchased a set of 6.5" speaker boxes which makes them portable to where you can locate them where you hear them best.
I'm not one for portable cd players but, this hipzip is ideal for almost everyone. It's rechargeable, and easy to use. Why not five stars? It comes with this dinky usb cord that's less than a foot long (it needs to be as long as a mouse cord). The headphones aren't that impressive either but, those are just small compared to the overall superior quality of this product.
I have a 7 year old Sony 13 inch TV without the new plug ins for a CD/DVD so I had to get an RF modulator . I had one that lasted about 3 years and it stopped working so I purchsed the Belkin Modulator and it has been working very well. I have other Belkins products and they have all worked very well.
I bought this mouse for every day use with my laptop which I use as a permanent home desktop computer. What a disappointment! I have always trusted the Logitech brand, but they missed the mark here. This mouse is too small and does not fit my average sized hand. It looks and feels cheaply made, and I don't expect it to last very long. The scoll wheel is crude, and you can actually count the notches as you scroll. To move around a page, I have to pick the mouse up and re-position it on the pad to go very far. I have only used this Logitech mouse for a few minutes, and am ready to drive to Wal*Mart for a replacement. I bought it to replace a Microsoft wireless mouse that developed a problem with the left button. As a webmaster, I use my mouse more than the average person and have worn out several. $9.65 + shipping was a poor investmemnt. The only good thing I can say is that the shipping was fast.
I've had this radio for a year now and it works perfectly. I've used it almost everyday and have only replaced the batteries once. The sound quality is superb with very little distortion if you crank up the volume. It's surprising just how loud this radio gets. Splurge a little and get a quality product. Don't waste your money on the cheap ones.
Does not work like it should. To much time trying to figure it out and then you get very minimal results.
I had a problem with the top button "1". Button 2 worked fine, flipped the 2 USB outs cables around, button 2 still works (now on the other computer) and button 1 still doesn't, so I returned the order, and ordered again. I then got a new one with the same problem, sending it back, and just ordered a different USB 2 port switch. Noticed someone else had this same issue.
Not a even a mid range DVD player, but certainly meets the needs of those of us who still have a video collection but want to migrate to DVD and not have a rats' nest of connections. Playback is sharp and clear with little distortion. Remote is still a bit confusing with no clearly marked enter key for menu selections. However, at for the price paid and the single deck for both DVD and VHS, this unit is tough to beat, over $... less than competitiors from GO-Video.
I have own a YB 400PE for two years and it does an excellant job on shortwave. The 400PE can handle broadcast as well as SSB signals. Also, nice audio for a portable. All around excellant performer.
What is it with Donna Tart? Her books have such great set ups and such disappointing endings. This is two for two now, that I've had this reaction. However, don't misinterpret me and think I'm saying this book isn't worth the investment of time anyway. There are things I took away from this book that I still carry with me to this day. Imagery that's not just haunting but helps you understand your life. The child who is left to fend for herself in the care of a depressed mother, the things she does psychologically to cope, the wonderful presence of relatives in the town and how much that means you a lonely, set adrift child when her mother won't get out of bed. You just want to go in there and shake her. Not to mention the creepiness, the disturbing imagery of the incident that made her mother like this. No wonder the child from this story decided to... well, I've said to much already. Don't want to spoil it for you. But I'll just say this last thing. Every time I see a peculiar notch in the wall, or a bump in the floor boards I remember how that child of loneliness bonded more to that feature in the house as something she could count on to always be there...unforgettable.
The camera fits very well in this case and the velcro flap is a great feature because you don't always have to zip the camera in when using the camera around the house.
This was a great gift for my grandson...he loves singing along to his CD's. Now he can listen anytime and anywhere he wants!Thanks again.
This speaker really is the best bookshelf out there in its price range. It has extremely good response for base, midrange and highs. Despite what some have said with a 80hz crossover and paired with a decent subwoofer these speakers handle music extremely well. They are accurate and give a nice flat response on a good receiver. I have used these on an old Panasonic HE100 and a new Onkyo 705. The Onkyo 705 is much better match for the speaker and much more capable of bringing good sound out of these speakers.Make sure you give plenty of air between the speaker and the wall because it is rear-ported.The best center for these speakers is the 250 not the 360. The 360 is way to big to match aesthetically and it's a bit louder since it's a 3 way.If you set these up right and use a good receiver and sound mode you will get great musical performance.For movies the Beta 20s work fine for the left and right channel giving you the flexibility to use them for music and movies. Though you may be better off using this pair for music and a full satellite set like the KEF 3000 series for movies. I prefer them without the grills on because they have very nice looking insides.
Good guality label. Easy replacement for Brother label maker. Lasts a long time. Very bright white with good color contrast with black print.
Got this used and it went in without a hitch. Lots of fakes going around so I Verified the authenticity using the Intel software. i've had it for over a month so far and it's been working flawlessly.
Inexpensive, conveniently small cable terminations, does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. NEVER buy an HDMI cable from a brick and mortar retailer. You will pay as much as ten times the price for no difference in performance.
If you're very very very careful, this might work for you. But if you need something durable that will last, look elsewhere. I really like the menu layout of this player, and for now it works great. But the scrolling button is very cheap plastic and seems like it won't last long. Sometimes it catches. I've already broken the dust cover where the usb cable is inserted. The plastic piece that holds the battery in seems very cheap too; I don't expect it will last long.
It is dangerous to use this shoe mount clamp.First, my flash felt twice even though I tightened the screw.Second, the screw that comes with it had gotten loose and fallen several times, until it finally got lost. Then, I bought a replacement screw. Unfortunately, it cannot hold the flash tight enough either.Third, wrapping up the shoe mount and the flash with masking tape should not be an option. I tried this method and found it time consuming. Plus, it beats the purpose of using a reliable product.I rarely write reviews, but due the bad experience with this product, I promised to myself to say something about it.
This player is awesome. Its played everything I've thrown at it, both DVD+R and -R discs, plenty of media formats (including DivX!), CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and audio CDs. (Not that I recommend using this for CD playback - get a real CD player!) Video quality is excellent - far better than the PS2s and cheap players some of my friends use.It can be made region-0 or macrovision free (it might be out of the box?) very easily. I flashed it with the latest firmware, and the code given on videohelp.com did the job. That helps, since the occasional DVDs I get mailed from Australia will play in this player. It can also be set to any valid region code, letting you play DVDs with active region checking.If you play burned DVDs regularly - legally or not - or play overseas DVDs at all, buy this player. It does a great job with DVDs and pretty much every format you can put on a DVD-R.
crisp sound quality, compact so it's easy to bring everywhere, stores a good amount, and USB built in makes it super convenient to plug in and download to the computer!
I go this for a 16in laptop but the bag was huge, much to big for a student to carry around school. I felt as though I could stash a small child in there. I opted for the Targus Gravity, still fits my laptop and still the same good bag construction.
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.
Installation was very simple and took less than 10 minutes, but most of that time involved removing and assembling the PC case. Windows ME automatically detected and installed the LNE100TX without any problems. Furthermore, I've tested this item under Linux (Fedora Core and Mandrake) and it performs just as smoothly as it does under Windows. Because my cable modem was previously connected to my PC via the USB port, I noticed a slight increase in the speed and quality of my broadband connection after I connected the modem to this card. If your computer does not have a NIC, this would be an ideal choice for the average desktop PC.
We're pleased with this purchase. It's very easy to use and this item produces better sound quality than one we tried from a local big box store that cost nearly three times more.
I use it to protect the lens and it work. It fits perfectly and does what it is supposed to.
Compiling 8 remotes into one was fantastic. Talk about simple.... Piece of cake. Download and install software. Plug in device. Walk through the set up and enter the model numbers of your equipment and your half way there. You can then enter "activities" that will adjust all your devices to specific settings with one button (can do many activities). It will turn your dvd player on, adjust the input selector for your tv and set your input selector on your surround sound. This is just one very simple example. I love this thing.. I am a true techie and this thing is awesome!!!!!!!! 5 STARS ALL THE WAY...
This DVD Player is great! Although when it arrived it didn't exactly look like the picture displayed. It apprears to be all silver, but the only silver part is the face plate, the rest is gray. I did a lot of research before I decided on the Konka. The set-up was easy, the machine is quite, and the picture and sound is great! I don't have dolby digital, I still a pro-logic surround sound, so I can image how much better it will sound when I do upgrade to digital. The remote control was the only glitch, it sometimes has a delayed response. But for the price, the quality is exceptional. I am glad I didn't spend a lot more money for a brand that I am familiar with, like Sony or Panasonic. This DVD Player has all the features one needs. So far, I am very satisfied with this product. I would recommend it to anyone who is not willing to spend a lot of money. It also has other features not mentioned. It does support DTS and it has extra audio and video outlets. The first DVD I played was the Matrix, because I heard from people that some DVD Players have trouble playig that particular disc. It was flawless. Konka definatley did their homework.
Well, I was looking around Wal-Mart for a new CD player. They had a few Durabrands, but I was scared to buy one because of their lack of durability and quality in the past. They had a few Maganvoxs (spelling check?), but the look wasn't too appealing. They had some Sonys, but they were kinda pricey, even though the money was worth it. So, on to Target (which had a bigger selection anyway).They had GPX, but similar to Durabrand. They had the Virgin Pulse and I've read poor reviews about it in the past.Okay, you're sick of me talking about the selection...alright alright alright already.Anyway, I found this. It had exactly what I was looking for, and the blue color catches attention. The price kinda turned me off, but I really did want it.I'm glad I still bought this. The sound quality is excellent, and features not one, not two, but three bass setting. One is no bass excelerator, SXBS, and SXBS+. The headphones are a bit akward to use, but once you put them on, they sound great, and they become quite comfortable.It took me about 15 minutes to figure it out, but the manual was very clear, and then I got used to it, though the beginners may want to stay away if they can't read the manual.The battery life lasts much longer than my old player (RP2472). 72 hours will last you awhile!The durability is quite bad though. While in a backpack with little to medium pressure, the LCD was completely shattered to point that the player was useless and the broken LCD pieces would scratch the CD playing.Overall, skip this one.* - This is a very similar review as the SLSV570, mainly because all of the 2004 models are not durable, however, I highly recommend you to check out the 2005 models, I've owned the SLCT582V for almost 4 months now, and it is VERY durable. Just see the amazon.com avaliable date and if it has a date in 2004, skip it.
We bought this wireless card to replace a Netgear adapter. My husband's computer would constantly loose its connection with the Netgear. Since getting this one, the signal has been very reliable.
I purchased the VX555 yesterday at Sams club. I recorded from one VHS tape to a DVD. The DVD turned out to record only a portion of the vhs tape, but more importantly, the machine erased a good portion of the tape that I have had for 15 years. It tried it with another tape that I didnt care about and the same thing happened. The tapes played with no problem before and now the memories I had are gone, thanks to this piece of crap machine. I am no stranger to electronics either. With all the other bad reviews that are listed here, I can only add that you are taking a chance sticking one of your vhs tapes in this machine. Do so at your own risk. I only wish I would have known about this problem. Ths machine is going back to Sams today. No more Sony for me.
I bought two of these so I could stack them and add additional drives to my system. The were a snap to install and work great. They stack so take up little room. Recommend them.
For all those people out there stuck with PS/2 KVM switches and having to deal with servers with only USB ports, we're used these for the past 2 years and they work great. Only thing is that they are waaaay overpriced and KVM switches have gotten cheap these days. For the price of 8 of these you could probably buy a brand new USB KVM switch WITH cables. So if you gotta replace them all or nearly all of them I suggest just buying a new KVM switch.
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 ONLY FOR THE SIDEWINDER PRECISION PRO, no other Sidewinder!...If you post further reviews, please put that header in so people will know. This item really shouldn't need further reviews, it's a ridiculously simple adapter that only works with one specific joystick, not all Sidewinders.I'm not aware of any commercial product that will make the other joysticks work. If you search "3DP-Vert grendel", there is a do it yourself microcontroller project for it, and other info. It is supposed to work for the Sidewinder 3D Pro, Precision Pro, and Force Feedback Pro, I haven't built one yet to check.Update:For clarity, for Gameport to USB, there are 3 possibilities:1. Simple connector pinout adapter. That's what this is, it will ONLY work with something with a USB controller already built in on the midi pins. Very few things have this, read the list later in post.2. A USB Gameport adapter with gameport electronics inside. Some of the other Sidewinders will work with this, but only in analog mode, since this type doesn't understand the digital communications and most if not all aren't fast enough to do it going through USB.3. 3DP-Vert as mentioned earlier. This isn't a normal gameport, it understands the digital communications for the sticks it works for and talks to them that way, then translates to the USB. Completely different from the normal gameport #2 type. I'm working on my own version of this type device, and may support other digital gameport devices, that's why I've been looking at all of these controllers. (3DP-Vert could conceivably read normal joysticks too, I haven't looked at it fully. But it's key function is that it can read the digital sticks, most other gameport-USB adapters won't have the programming to do that.)Technically, this adapter will work with another product or two, here's a list of some:Joystick Microsoft Sidewinder Precision ProGamepad Microsoft Sidewinder Freestyle Pro(old gamepad, not even worth getting this for, buy a newer better pad)Joystick Logitech Wingman Extreme Digital 3DBut again, if your Microsoft joystick says anything other than Sidewinder Precision Pro on the bottom this adapter will not work, maybe not even the earliest versions of that one.With this update, the info here is fairly complete now..Older info:This isn't for any other Sidewinder product. Ordered one for me, since I have a Precision Pro on the way without adapter. There may even be an older version of Precision Pro that this won't work for, I haven't determined that yet. Look up Microsoft Sidewinder on Wikipedia, the Precision Pro came out as USB was getting popular, and was redesigned to work on USB as well, by hooking up the 2 unused midi pins to the USB data pins. The USB part is IN the joystick, this is just a wired cable. Their other gameport force feedback and controllers do not have these electronics, their digital communication was through other pins and not USB format. If your Sidewinder is anything other than a Sidewinder Precision Pro, it won't work! No surprise that some of the 5 star reviews say they happen to have just that stick. The 3D Pro Plus looks basically the same, but won't work either, totally different joystick. If what you have says anything other than "Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro" on the bottom do not get this!The average Belkin CS person isn't going to be well versed in old minor products like this, so of course they don't know. Works 5 star for some, because they have the correct joystick. Doesn't work for others, not because they don't know how to make Windows work, but because it will never work! This was the last gameport MS joystick, and it came with it's own adapter they just get lost, so keeping this in mind isn't a priority for Belkin..
I am a wedding photographer and I use the Apollo for EVERY wedding I shoot! The ease at which it is deployed and broke down make it an invaluable tool while on location. And it is strong enough to withstand the punishment I give to my equipment. I wish I could say that for all of my gear.
I bought this cable for about less than $2 USD.Notice if you bought one at mexico it costs at least 10 times more at Walmart.Totally worth it.
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.
A totally dependable product with fast-acting "save" capabilities. The price on this item is exceptional and I was very pleased with the seller. Received the card in a very fast and well packaged manner.
The order was filled promptly and as promised. The device plugged in and has worked flawlessly. Both the hub and AC plug are larger than they have to be so it might not be for someone needing it in a tight space but then neither does it flop all over your desk at the lightest touch. It works well as a stand alone charger/power supply for my Sansa USB powered mp3 player.Addendum:1/8/2011. After a 3 years the hub seems to work ok for some things but I have several that will not function or function poorly while hooked to this hub. Neither of my printers will work when connected to this hub (Canon Pixma MX870 and HP Laserjet P2014) nor will my webcam, Phillips spc 1330. I originally liked this so much I bought another for my wife's computer but did not need it. The new out of the box does the same. All the items noted work fine when connected directly or to a Statitec non powered 4 port expander. Just to eliminate the possibility of the drop from USB 2.0 to 1.1 when usb 1 devices are also connected, I tried the devices with nothing else plugged into the D-Link port. It's been a couple of years so maybe the newer ones have this fixed. It's still a nice usb charger but I'm looking for something else for a powered usb port.
Took it to the Hillary rally in Denver, and it was really accessible and handy for my camera. I thought it was comfortable on my shoulder and when I swung it around to retrieve something. I must have had it on a couple of hours.
As others have said - very good sound quality for such a small set of speakers. A great price too!
Imagine a mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, with grandsons and great grandsons leaving abroad... Many others working all the day ...She was delighted by the present... She began to operate it and transfer photos and more photos from the cameras and computers.It was really great to see her enthusiasm.It is very easy to operate and very decorative.Westinghouse 10.2-Inch LCD Digital Photo Frame
I forgot to mention in my previous review (of 10/15/03) that I sometimes use my Visioneer Strobe XP 100 as an alternative to sending a fax.I work with several industrial design firms as part of my job, and we sometimes exchange thoughts by faxing the hand drawings of our ideas back-and-forth to each other. But with the XP 100, I can now send them my hand scribblings (or any other printed information) via e-mail instead.It only takes a moment to scan the drawing (or document), convert it to a PDF, and then forward it as an e-mail attachment to its destination. This allows the recipient to receive and view the drawing anywhere they have e-mail access, which is especially helpful if they're working from the road, at home, or any other location away from their office.Best of all, I can even send the drawing to multiple recipients simultaneously - making it easier for all of us to stay on the same page.Sending a fax is the slow and inefficient way to digitize and send information. Scanning it and forwarding it via e-mail is faster and much more effective. With the Visioneer Strobe XP 100 (which is also portable, and powered by the USB connection), I can now scan - and never have to fax again!
Solid construction, small, light and good price. The only gripe I have is that it does not have a shoulder strap.
Excellent product (the real deal, not a fake) from a reliable source. I've bought from Amazon before - fast, reliable & honest. Would trust & buy from here again!
I have been using these MX75 headphones for about 1 month now in the gym for running and work out.PROS: This is a high quality product with a very handy carrying case. The sound is excellent - I probably wouldn't be able to appreciate a higher quality sound anyway. The water-resistant feature is quite handy for cleaning. The cord is very long (4-feet) and comfortable to use, because any extra piece of the cord contracts like a spring, which keeps it out of the way.CONS: However, my ears are probably too small for it - I tried different sizes of included ear adapters, but nothing seems to fit MY ears as meant by the designers. I got them to fit by twisting them in my ear at a 90% angle from the indicated position - whatever works! Not as snug as the original advertised fit, but still probably better than MX-70 version. If the twist-to-fit leg had adjustable height, most people would be able to fit MX-75 in their ears really well. I did consider at some point breaking the leg off (because it adds weight) while its contribution to fit is questionable in my case, but decided against it.
For the money, this was the right router for our home. Worked right out of the box. Easy setup. Easy to secure.
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.
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.
Bought this for inspections at work. I was looking for a digital camera under $100 and was having a really tough time locating one. You can't find them in most stores for that cheap, apparently. Found this one and it does just what I need it to. 6.2 MP isn't the greatest resolution but it's darn good for most pictures and it downloads just like every other camera - through USB or Memory Card. Internal memory could be a little better but who cares for the price. Most people who have cameras with bigger internal memory have memory cards in them anyway so it doesn't matter. Real easy to use and since I have a Kodak printer as well, I can plug it right in there and not even bother with a computer. Great buy!
I bought this mouse and it seemed to be OK although some reviews were not favorable. I started using it and one thing I did not like was the short range of communication among the USB plug and the mouse, I used a new alkaline AA battery but I thought that the real reason is that the mouse RF is weak. I thought I could use it for presentations in big rooms but it was not intended for such distance. Besides that the product is nice.
The first one received stopped working after 5 minutes of use. I contacted Tao customer support to see if I was missing something but never received an answer. Returned it through Amazon and quickly received a replacement. The second one works pretty well (at least for the past week). Software has to be downloaded from the company website (OSX) which Google warns contains malware, so be aware. If this is a gift for yourself and its on sale, it may be worth the risk. But, its not worth it if its a gift!
I've used this mp3 player for over 8 months. It has always been pleasant to listen music or watch videos on this. Sound quality is crisp, clear. Video quality is very high, surprisingly enjoyable even on its small screen. 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.
I purchased this for astrophotography purposes, I'm using it with a Canon Rebel XSi (EOS 450D).As the description says, using this costs you 2 stops. Autofocus has been hit and miss for me; my 50mm prime searches a bit, but usually focuses fine. My Tamron 70-300mm Di LD lens won't autofocus at all.Quality-wise, I get noticable purple fringing in some images, but nothing that's uncorrectable.I'm definitely recommend this to anybody searching for a cheap teleconverter - If you want quality though, get the Canon version.
The retractor is garbage... the cable too, seems to be the same. Granted, you get what you pay for, but I've had random static and unexpected pauses from my ipod due to the shoddy connection this cable makes. I didn't expect the retractor to be top of the line by any means, but the cable should work.
I looked around for a long time looking at speakers until finally purchasing these speakers. My computer's speakers are really old ones that came bundled with a computer so they are pretty crappy. my original plan was to buy a less expensive 2.1 speaker system but these were not very much more money for some nice extras. After receiving them and hooking them up to my computer I was very pleased. I have a sound card capable of utilizing the surround sound and everything worked great. After a couple days I decided to use the included converter to hook up the speakers to my Playstation 3. These speakers are compatible with anything that has a red/white audio output so hooking them up to my playstation was no problem. After hooking them up I was extremely pleased and have them still hooked up that way right now. I play a small amount of games on my computer and music but I play a lot of games on my PS3 and can even play music through it also(everything is in the same room too) so I enjoy having these hooked up to my PS3 more since they are an improvement over my speakers built into my TV.Now hooking it up this way with the red and white cables is only two channels, that means that there won't be true surround sound. Actually sound will only come out of the front speakers and sub woofer unless you turn on matrix mode when you are only receiving audio through the green cord. So my games aren't in true surround sound though I do hear the sound coming from all angles, which is nice.Also these are no high end system or going to replace a true TV/home theater set up. But for a teenagers room, a college dorm, or just something cheap these are great speakers to have.Also I have had no problems with the speakers malfunctioning, no humming or crackling and they are plenty loud.Overall great speakers for this price range and are definitely speakers to consider if you're on a budget.
I bought this product to replace an existing non-Bluetooth wireless keyboard/mouse set, as well as an existing Bluetooth PC receiver I used with a couple of audio headsets.Long story short, the Microsoft receiver either wouldn't pair to my existing Bluetooth devices, or it would pair and they still didn't work. To make matters worse, documentation is sparse and online support info is virtually non-existent (I ran into lots of instances of the exact same problem, but no solutions.)Finally, I tried getting support via e-mail from Microsoft, but they were clueless and all but admitted that they couldn't guarantee their receiver would work with anything but their keyboard and mouse. After two weeks of trying to fix things, I decided to return the product while I still could.Save yourself time and trouble and steer clear of the Microsoft Entertainment Desktop 7000.
well i cant complain at all. i pluged it in, it worked flawlessly, i updated the drivers and no problem. the hp site is simple and easy to get around in. scanning, copying and printing all work great.now the one thing that others have complained about, the cleaning of the head. if you use the printer everyday you wont have a problem with it. but if you let it sit for like a week and then use it, you will have to clean the head a few times before it starts to print again flawlessly. so had hp done a better job with that, then it would be perfect, but for 60 bucks i cant complain to much.
this sony minidisk player/recorder offers the recording flexibility of a regular tape with the quality of a cd. mp3 files are easily stored and accessed on a minidisk, with many kudos to sonys wonderful minidisk long play capabilities. this allows the user to fit twice or 4 times as much music on one minidisk, when in normal recording mode a whole cd can be fit on one minidisk. battery life is excellent, 48 hours of playback in lp2 (2nd level of music compression) mode. i havent even bought a rechargeable battery because of this. to record with this unit, i would recommend the wall outlet adaptor as the battery is drained faster.as a comparison to mp3 players, i was able to fit 400 mb of mp3s on one minidisk in lp2 recording mode. the average storage unit in mp3 players is a 64 mb memory card, and these cards retail for around 40 dollars. minidisks, which fit 6 times as much music, are usually 2 dollars...in comparison to cd players, the signal-to-noise ratio on minidisks equals that of cds. however, it is a much more compact player, being able to easily fit in a pocket because of its deck-of-cards size. also, cds are known to skip. i have not been able to make my minidisk player skip yet, even after shaking it like crazy and mildly banging it against hard things. this is not recommended tho lol. it hasnt skipped since ive had it.the recording modes, stereo, lp2 stereo, and lp4 stereo, enable the user to fit 1, 2, or 4 times the amount of music on a cd on one minidisk. normal recording for headphone listening can be done with lp2 mode without any noticeable decrease in sound quality until u use the minidisk in an amplified car or home md deck. for louder playing i would use normal stereo recording, and even in this mode an entire cd fits on one md. recording can be done with the openMG jukebox program supplied with the unit, as well as microphones or the optical cable which both are not included in the mzn505 package but can be purchased seperately.the only complaint i have is that the openMG jukebox software converts the mp3 files to an encrypted form to prevent copyright infringement before they are transferred to the player via the USB port. converting the files takes some time, and slows down the process of transferring mp3s to the player. however after the converting is done transfer times of 16x for lp2 and 32x for lp4 can be achieved. this is not a big problem for me, and i love my minidisk player...!
This is my first video camera. I found the cannon ZR830 very user friendly and I like the options of the tape or the video card (not included) for recording. The still pictures are good. Microphone sensitivity was good. Unit probably does more than I'll ever use but nice to know its ther if I need it, Very hapy with purchase.
As others have mentioned, it would have been great (and just good business practice) on Cisco's part to have, at least, mentioned the incompatibility factor.After setting up the Print Server on my XP desktop (worked great), I went on to set up my 64x Vista laptop... I was very disappointed by the result of this. The installation disc yields an error 'Incompatible OS'.The biggest contention I have with this is that this incompatiblity is not mentioned in any of the documentation.I was actually able to get this device recognized by my Vista machine via manual setup. But, it is very problematic. Due to the fundamental incompatibility, some smaller (text only) files will map and print to the print server. Most others (large and/ or with images) only print partially w/ errors or not at all. Very frustrating. Would have been nice to know of this OS incompatibility issue before purchasing this sub-par device.Thanks Cisco!!! You're the tops!
I needed a replacement battery for my Canon SD450. I thought about getting OEM, but the price was high. This bad boy is exactly the same as the original but cheaper and seems to charge faster and hold it longer. The shipping from Adorama (I think) was quick, and I would likely buy from them again through Amazon. Good value all the way around.
does exactly what i wanted it to do: enabled me to take two ethernet cords and connect them to make one long ethernet cord.
I used this Tivo for almost a year until I had to switch to HD. It works perfectly. It can transfer files to your PC, it can burn them to DVD's (depending on quality 1-2 hrs worth), and it never misses a show. Great!
For being my first purchase on amazon, i was kinda skeptical. But now, everything I want, I look for amazon to get me the best price. i shouldve purchased 4 of these hdmi cords for the price. I wish everything was this cheap and easy. Very satisfied with the price. If you go to best buy or circuit city, your gonna end up paying an arm and a leg for one of these. Not here tho. Now I have my dell laptop hooked up to my 50" samsung plasma on the other side of the room. Great feature especially when u have company over and your going for the "woah" effect. Now all I need is a wireless keyboard, and my project will be complete. Thanx amazon!
This is one of the cheapest, most convenient items you can buy for a computer setup... particularly one where you have your laptop docked and need a plethora of USB ports. I needed one of these because I setup a small home studio for audio recording.Most USB hubs DO NOT come with an AC power adaptor nor do they support one. Unfortunately, most USB 2.0 products today (the really useful ones at least), require a certain draw of power that USB hubs w/o AC power cannot provide.The D-Link model is cheap, works as advertised, looks a bit ugly but has nice lights indicating proper connection of each device. I have not experienced any speed slowdowns associated with other, cheaper models. I am a software engineer by occupation and would highly recommend this product for the price. You can't lose.
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!
Length:: 0:30 MinsI have the Olympus E-PL1, and didn't want to spend alot on a micro 4/3 lens, so I opted for this 4/3 lens with adapter. I leave the adapter on the lens at all times, so it really is no more hassle to change to this lens than any other.I own 3 DSLR's (Nikon D40, D5000 and D200), and since I really am obsessed with them, I like the fact that if I decide to get a Olympus 4/3 DSLR to add to my collection, this lens would work on it (when I remove the adapater, of course). I also like the fact that is so afforable, and takes great photos. I have looked at the micro 4/3 lenses and there is very few, and they are quite expensive.If you have one of the Olympus Pen's (great camera by the way, takes wonderful photos, and very compact compared to my DSLR's that I find I take it with all the time), this lens would be a great investment. It includes the adpater, and if you have done price checking, the adapter (at least when I was looking), is $150+ for just it, no lens. This is only $50 more and you get a lens as well. IMHO, can't beat the price. The lens focuses quicker then the kit lens I got (14-42mm Micro 4/3), and the photos I took with this lens at 150mm and a 55-200 lens set at 150 on my Nikon D40 DSLR where very close (just diffence in colors, and the Olympus had more true colors). I have some photos posted that show it at 150mm focal length to show the detail the lens (and camera) produced. Very Happy.If you are looking for a lens for one of the Olympus Pen cameras and don't want to break the bank, IMHO, this is a great lens.
The cable doesn't work with my Toshiba laptop and LG TV (42" Plasma), I changed to the 6 feet cable I bought (DVI Gear HDMI Cable 2M 6 feet) and it works just fine...
Warning. This is not a laser type mouse. It is the old roller ball type, common in the 90's. Considering that this technology cease to be the standard long long time ago, it should be clearly mentioned in the title and description of the product, but it was not (as of today). It is, of course, a good original Microsoft product but intentionally or not, a key information was withheld.
This is the best thing one could have for a Ethernet wired camera, even if it's a "wireless" one, as even those need a power supply. My "wireless"camera came with perhaps a 6 foot cord for the power supply and this badly limited me to my camera placement outside.[actually useless] Using this D LINK adaptor I now am using a 25 foot ethernet cable and powering my camera. Also I could go 300 + feet from my computer if I wanted to. Save your money and do not buy Wireless if your going outside with anything.Pro: Well thought out/seems well made.Very easy/simple/quick setup and works right off the bat.This also can be an easy simple solution to supply power even if youstay wireless,[I did not} and up to 300 plus feet.Con: The low voltage power plug supplied was to large for my camera eventhough it uses 5 volts. A choice of 5 volt plugs would be nice.Now one year later I have only good to say about my D link P-200 P O E adapter.This thing is tucked up under my carport awning outside to power a Foscam I P camera. Now I know it wasn't ment to be outside, so thats why I rate it a 10 of 10. It is working as good today as the first day I started using it.
I decided to try this camera despite a number of negative reviews. I used the camera outside in a pool on a bright sunny day and got GREAT photos! I also took a couple of shots to finish up the film in less than perfect lighting, and got very grainy pictures. I'm buying more so that I can get more photos of my baby daughter swimming - I'll just make sure that the lighting is good.
This is the cheapest upgrade from the standard cards that come on most computers. It does the job needed when the standard cards do NOT. I don't play high-end games, but I DO play some online games and THIS WORKS!
I don't know what these reviews are talking about. I bought 3 of these on clearance at Kmart. I got them for way less than this and was expecting the worst. I was, instead, pleasantly surprised. The silver looking buttons are all metal and not plastic. The plastic that people may be referring to is the dial to switch camera settings. The camera takes really decent if not, nice pictures. I tried one out in the sun and the photos came out great. Almost as nice as my Kodak camera. Since they looked so great, I decided to keep the other 2 and give them to my daughters to use on our vacations and when they go on fieldtrips to school. Honestly, the camera takes nice photos. My daughter used it to talk photos at the Aerosmith concert and her's came out, mine did not using my Kodak camera. You can add flash, timer, whatever. It even allows you to choose between megapixel settings. It also shoots movies. The fact that you can put in your own SD card makes it even better. It is not much larger than a cell phone and fits in my purse to use for everyday surprise moments I want to capture. I even take this one to the beach! Then I don't have to lug around my "good" Kodak camera. For the price I paid, it was so worth it.
Install the driversUninstall the Belkin Utility Tool (it doesn't work)Use windows configuration for wirelessWorks like a charm! Strong 54G! Using it alongside a Belkin Wireless repeater on my desktop and it beat out a Trendnet 54G PCI Card (actually trendnet looks cool, but I've had 3 wireless cards through Trendnet and they DO NOT retain their range or connection).***UPDATE:the 3002 version has many hiccups when I'm gaming - sometimes from 10 ping to 700. Even when the ping is constant it'll lag.I got the 4001 version from tech for less and it works well. No hiccups, runs smooth. Only issue is that when I shutdown the pc locks up. So I either have to force shutdown (hold power button) or pull out the USB stick before I shutdowna and then put it back.Either way, DO NOT USE Belkin wireless utility. Just uses windows wireless manager.
This is an excellent scanner for the money. Good speed. Clear pictures. Elegant looks. Film scanning is a great feature.But, don't expect the installation to be as easy as others say. I took more than an hour to make it work on my new Windows Me PC. Did everything as per the quick installation guide and the scanner wouldn't work. The scanner would make some noise and an error message would say something like &quot;Cannot communicate with scanner. Check the cables&quot;.Then I found the &quot;Driver Update&quot; CD in the pack. (There was no mention about it in the installation guide). It is not mentioned anywhere on this CD why this update is required. Anyway, after I installed whatever is on this CD, the scanner started working. But the film scanning still wouldn't work. I got some error like &quot;Can't determine TWAIN properties&quot;. Then, I went to Canon's website and downloaded the driver and the scanning Toolbox programs and everything worked.I would suggest you directly go to Canon's website and download the 3 files (Driver and 2 Toolbox programs for sheet and films scanning) instead of using the CD's that come with this scanner.Be warned that negative Film scanning is very very slow and is not as clear as scanning a print. It is to be used only if you don't have the print.
Purchased the kit to work with my CD changer. Does it function? Yes, and the sound quality seems fine. However, I never saw published any piece of information that indicated that my CD changer will have to play CD's while I'm listening to the mp3 player. In essence, my CD player's lifespan will be shortened because of this accessory. I sent an email to PIE about this and did not receive a response until my second email, one month later. Go buy a new head unit instead of this product!
I purchased the QV-4000 about a month ago. I've used it to take short video clips to send to family in other states... It's a great camera to have around...The dial is a little hard to turn but, since I've accidentally turned it once or twice, it's good that it's hard to do. Second... Battery Life. I've only been able to get about 70 shots in 60 min with the original set of batteries. ...Now, for anyone concerned about a camera made by casio - don't be concerned. Sony makes the Optics from what I've heard. The camera is pretty good under most conditions. Interior light can be tricky if you forget that it has white balance control. The software is so simple to use... Hmmm... plug in camera. Hit "Okay" in window that pops up... wait a second or two... Then, an HTML page pops up with thumbnails on it. You can right click and then "send to email recipient"... It'll even ask if you want to send a smaller picture to cut down on email size... Great!Quality of pictures... Well, they are absoblutely gorgeous! They are huge, too. I'd recomend that you get Photoshop to do any editing.. the included editor is kind of off the mark if you get what I mean. The 32 Meg card will hold about 20 pictures at high resolution or about 6 or so 30 second video clips. I've bought a 128M chip since they are so [inexpensive]... All in all, with the camera and the 32 Meg chip, it's the best set up you can get for the price! Good camera. Easy loading. Great Battery Life. Great pictures. Have fun.
This surge protector is designed well, so you don't waste two outlets to plug in an AC adapter. It also has two outlets that are always on, so you can turn off your computer equipment at the switch without having your lights go out.Downsides: It's a bit expensive, and it wastes a bit more power than other surge protectors, even when it's turned off.
With some effort, I was amazed at the great photo copying ability of the scanner although the software makes you want to smash it immediately. Very difficult to use and resets itself at every opportunity. As a copier for text documents it is HORRIBLE!!! Using the print mode on a text document yields pixelated, grainy unreadable prints. This is TOTALLY unacceptable! Isn't that what a scanner is supposed to do first and then for the additional money be a good photo copier? Like one other reviewer, my HP scanner now also has a greasy fog on the inside of the glass plate. Wonderful. I wasted weeks trying to untangle the software difficulties and now am ready to leave this junk on the doorstep of the seller and buy a Canon Scanner like I should have done in the first place. Do not waste your money. HP needs to do a lot better.
So ive always known that Monster is a good brand and I was planning on buying it but then i read some of the reviews that said it was staticky and confusing to use so i got a little unsure whether to buy it or not.So i decided to go to Frys and ask them what the best transmitter was for my price range(20-40 bucks) and the guy suggested Monster but he tried to sell me the 70 dollar one!! So i decided to just give this one a chance and buy it.OMG! I am so glad i bought this one! It is really easy to use, just pick a channel and match it with the fm transmitter channel and youre set! The sound is great and i dont get statick and i live right next to a huge city! This product is great! :)
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.
The Canon remote release works well to reduce vibration when using a tripod mounted telephoto.
I have purchased several of these and give them as gifts. It's my experience that these things are static free and smooth volume controls for headphones. Its much easier to adjust the volume than using the controls on some MP3 player menus.One other thing I notice is that the battery consumption is reduced on my MP3 player when I use this thing. My MP3 players play a longer time when I connect this between the speakers or headphones. I haven't done a real scientific measured test but I just notice that the battery stays charged longer.
The lens itself might be worth something, but I am unable to test, because of the RIDICULOUS DESCRIPTION.Here are some facts a prospective buyer might want to know:1. This is a Polaroid lens. It comes in a Polaroid box, includes a nice Polaroid padded pouch, and has POLAROID stamped all over the lens.2. Satisfactory build quality, especially for a $20 item.3. The lens itself fits 58mm threads. It comes with a stepdown adapter to 52mm.But I CAN'T USE IT, because it DOESN'T FIT MY CAMERA. Are you listening Amazon? Even though it was in the search results for "46mm wide angle lens", it doesn't fit (obviously). And nowhere in the description does it say what size threads it DOES fit.
recorder works great programming is very easy except there is no TV program guide bummer I am using memorex +RW and they work great. I record the program and put the dvd straight into my computer and copy it then put it back into the recorder and erase it I'v done that 50 times with the same dvd +RW
I love this camera!! It takes fantastic photos, and is very easy to use!! Buy this, you won`t regret it!
Look, you can spend whatever you want on cables - really. If you think the big name cables give you better sound and picture, then go for it. You'll be proud of yourself every time you think of how much you spent - you really know how to invest in your entertainment experience.If you happen to read any unbiased professional reviews of cables, however, you'll find out that inexpensive cables from reputable sources do the job just as well. Having used these cables for months now, I can say that I feel proud every time I think of how much I saved when buying these cables - enough to pay for a bunch of used DVDs from the local video store.
i bought this to replace my dell dimension 3000 stock cpu fan, its been a week and it works fine. by the way i am a an average pc person, so i dont have any complicated software to tell me if its cooling the cpu with any specific numbers. all i know is the fan is blowing and my pc turns on
What can I say? ... It works great and it comes with cables. You can open the box, have a DVD in the tray and be watching it within 10 minutes.Dogs bark in a movie and my Jack Russell ter...rer... OK! ah... er... We can't atribute that to the DVD player. :-) I'll try again: Dogs bark in a movie and the 14 year old corgi wakes up and sniffs! :-) Yea!If you are going to use this DVD player in the bedroom with just a stereo tv, it will work just fine....If you have a home theater set-up with 5 speakers, a Dolby Digital decoder is needed separate the sound and send it to 5 speakers: left & right, front & back and center. This model does not have a Dolby Digital decoder. I'd sort of consider that a moot point. If you have 5 speakers, most probably you'll have a Dolby Digital stereo receiver sitting there with the speakers.If possible, I'd recommend running any DVD player through your stereo receiver. Unless you have a real high-end tv, there is a good chance your stereo speakers are much better quality than any TV speakers.I have 4 foot high speakers (front, back and sideways) and a Harmon Kardon receiver. Apollo 13 took off in my living room. Just as a test of what it would sound like on an old cheap stereo... I plugged in into an old Panasonic ... yard-sale-stereo and... Apollo 13 still took off in my living room!I have a 13" TV. I don't plan to upgrade until I get an HDTV. I refuse to spend $1000 on a TV set unless it cooks dinner. :-) So why get a DVD player now? Even with the great sound...I wanted to buy movies... VHS tape is magnetic and "drops out" in a few years. DVD's (and CD's) won't change unless you leave them on the dash of the car in July.There is tons of information on DVD's in addition to movies. A narration of Apollo 13 by Jim Lovell and his wife. How Carl Sagan's "Contact" was made. (Jodie Foster saying "OK to go" billions and billions of times.) Why Meg Ryan wore red in "Sleepless...." Tibits, gossip, computer animation and special effects techiques. Did you like this movie? Indexes. Other films by the stars and director. Complete documentaries about the subject: On the "Saving Private Ryan" DVD -- what was the real story about D-day?I haven't had any problems with the Pioneer remote mentioned by others. I am glad it is not the size of a bass. It is the size of a trout. Brown trout. Native.It insisted once on replaying the same segment of special effects footage on "Contact" -- no matter what I selected off the special effects menu. I think it was a problem with the programming on the DVD -- not a problem with the Pioneer player. It happened again in the same place when I tried again another day. Both times, I went to main menu and was able to start the special effects menu over. I go through all the bonus materials and that was the only "funny" -- and I have probably watched 60 DVD's with this player.One goodie -- this DVD player will remember where you were at the last time you turned off the movie. If you stop 1/2 way through, a week and 3 movies later it will remember this. My player remembered this even after a 5 hour power outage.Want a spare DVD player for the bedroom or den... Want to justify that HDTV and go digital a few years earlier than planned? Buy this DVD player now and just look at those pretty pictures! Even on a 13" TV, I amHappy watching! CynthiaPS What kind of cables? There are RCA jacks and cables for the audio. Most stereos and stereo TV's have RCA plugs. (2-3 1/4" round metal ring, color coded: red, yellow and/or white.)There is a S-video jacks and cable for the picture. Newer TV's and VCR players have s-video jacks. If you have an older TV with just a coaxial plug (round ring, screws on), you'll need to buy an "RF Modulator" black box. ... Mine came from the mall. A bonus -- the black box acts as a switch between your DVD and your VCR. i.e. you don't have to swap cables on the back of your TV set to go from one player to another.There is a coaxial optical jack on the Pioneer if you have newer equipment. Optical cables are not included -- but, if you have optical, you'd probably want higher-end cables anyway. (And you probably haven't read this far in my review either. :-) Ta! c.
We had to get a different WebTV and the printerwouldn't work with it but seller was most cooperativeand worked with us to return the item and returnedmoney less shipping very quickly.
I have just received my new GPS 76C. It is a great unit. There is however a major downside. If you intend to use this for marine navigation and are looking at buying a BlueChart CD to download Charts, you only get one unlock code with your CD. This means that you can only use one of the region charts. Ie. if you are in the Eastern part of the Med, you can use your one free download to get the chart for this area. If you move to the West of the Med, you now need to buy another unlock code. These are far from cheap and will start costing you a fortune. Buy a Magellan GPS as the Marine CD is cheaper and you get all the charts for the region you purchased included and not have to buy each areas chart. I am now stuck with a GPS that I don't really want.
I really like this camera, I came across it by chance. This camera is small and compact considering all the features, I did not buy mines new, I bought it online though via eBay and I paid 41 dollars for it plus an elevated shipping amount of 12 dollars. I can say I am pleased at getting a camera that works for a good price.Note price was my main consideration, it does not have ISO but I will wait and get a Panasonic which has ISO. For now I just invested in a tripod and the camera shoot fine. I don't know why Amazon has this camera for so much I found this camera new on ebay for 75 dollars. Just a FYI for you. I mainly use my camera for taking picture of still object for product listing and auction and I like it a lot.
Some times it doesn't not work! if I turn on/off the camera, unplug /plug the cord again, it may start work again. what a hassel! Not reliable, so would miss shots!
I bought this mouse in June. It worked fine for two months and then it started to act up. My computer guys say it's time for a new one. Very disappointing!
TDK portrays themselves as manufacturer of quality media. However, the DVD media they sell are inferior quality media manufactured by another company. This can only be seen using special software that displays the media codes.Why pay TDK premium prices for the same disks that are sold as cheap discount disks under different brand names?If you want reliable quality media, TDK is not the brand to trust. Try something else, like Verbatim. Stay away from TDK!
I have owned this camera for about 3 months and I am very happy with it. It takes great shots and is easy to operate. The menu is easy to work through and covers everything. Using the max resolution, I have been able to print a 8x10 photo with good results. The only problem I have found is taking pictures in a low light situation. The camera has a difficult time focusing in the auto-focus mode. Overall for the price [$$$] at the local store I am very pleased.
First I tried shoving the whole thing into my full-face helmet. It gave me a huge headache after one hour. Then I pulled the non-speaker side off (easy to remove without breaking) and wore just the speaker and boom mic. It still started to hurt after a while. However, the speaker produces clear sound and I have no trouble hearing my friends on other motorcycles. I don't talk much, and so sometimes I just plug in my small ipod headphones for use.
This HDMI cable is excellent. The length is plenty sufficient and the connections are secure. I could have paid 100 times as much for a cable like it, but it could not and would not have been any better than this one. Shipment was quick and the cable arrived in a timely manner. One of my favorite Amazon.com purchases.
Ok this is not a top of the line mini DVD play like a Sony or Samsung, but it dose have a lot of nice feature for the price. For under $200 I think its a great deal. The unit feels fearly sterdy. The kit gives you every thing you need to watch DVD's on the go. Car adapter, battry pack, etc...(hint: don't leave it in the car on a hot day. Might get screen problems, note the neg reviews about screens going dead.)I got one for my sister this Xmas. I know she'll love it.I even got one for my self. I'll be taking it to London with me this holliday season.PS:There is a "crack code" to un-lock this unit and make it region free. (So if you take it on holliday over seas, you can rent/buy, watch discs from any where.) I did it to my player, and it works like a charm. This can be made into an international DVD player very easly.
Berlitz doesnt teach, they just throw you into the language. For me, that is NO way to lean a language. Berlitz doesnt start with how to pronounce things. (I still havent found a section on how to pronounce French words, because what you see in French is NOT what you say. I wonder if Berlitz even has a section like this.) Also, Berlitz doesnt teach you how a sentence is structured in French. When practicing sentences, the English translation is not close (distance wise) enough to the French phrase. Berlitz mixes verbs and nouns. They abbreviate contractions with out telling you why. For example: in Spanish "de + el" becomes "del". Berlitz does not teach things like that. When learning vocabulary, the pictures are sporadic with the flashcards. The user interface is very poor as well. The icons for the buttons and the actual placement of the buttons is bad. As soon as you click off the Berlitz window, anything that is playing is stopped, so you cant listen to the French while doing something else on your computer (like writing this review). I am sure that there are a bunch of other things to find wrong with Berlitz French, but I really dont want to continue because this program really sucks. I cant really think of any positive aspect. (If I had the money, I would love to try the Rosetta Stone program.) But for now, I will keep working with Berlitz; even though its terrible its better than nothing.
Small, cute and easy to use. I love the MACRO. Have taken more than 20,000 photos with it and it's great. Only drawback is battery consumption - eats up AAs and spits them out.
I bought this as a higher end circular polarizer to reduce glare and it does everything I bought it for, just be careful about over tightening it, I actually cut my hand trying to take it off once
My daughter got an iPod last Christmas and a few days later got an iSkin to 'protect' it. This Christmas I had to bring the iPod in to Apple because it had the sad iPod icon and it wasn't being recognized by our computer -we couldn't even charge it. The first thing the guy at Apple ask was if we used an iSkin cover. He said using the clip on the back will dent the back of an iPod over a period of time and the hard drive is right under were it dents. Of course it happened just after our 1 year warranty was up. Our next iPod will definietly have a different case!
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.
I bought this 4-in-1 PDA Stylus Pen about 4 months ago and I can't tell you how much I love it! Everything works great and I love having the red and black ink together with the pda stylus all together in one unit! I would highly recommend this 4-in-1 PDA Stylus Pen, especially if you use your PDA alot like me.
This cable transfers data, but it does not charge the iPod when plugged into your computer. If you want to charge your iPod using this cable it is possible, but you'll need to shell out an additional $29.99 for theApple iPod USB Power Adapter. USB 2.0 data transfer works and the speed is comparable to firewire, so it does perform that function, but I don't understand why it doesn't charge when they make other USB cables that do! Lame.If you have a PC, I'd recommend getting a firewire card for your computer and using that for data transfer & charging. I was doing that, but ran out of card slots and had to swap out my firewire card for another card - hence buying this cable. But this cable was disappointing.
The picture quality is poor, but kids (ages 3-5) have a great time with this camera. Not only does it introduce children to the joys of photography, but it also teaches them to interact with technology in a productive way.
I wanted a USB hard drive to archive some music recorded from record albums. After reading all of the negative reviews about the Western Digital 500 GB My Book hard drive I decided to purchase this La Cie 500 GB hard drive instead.My drive arrived well-packaged and in perfect condition. A short USB cable and power supply were included. A software disc is included that contains drivers for usage with a Mac (no drivers needed for Windows computers from XP on). There is also backup software which I did not install. Setting up the drive is quick and easy, and my Windows XP computer recognized it instantly.The only negatives -- which are minor -- are the following. The included USB cable is quite short. A longer cable will be needed if the drive won't be located either on or right next to your computer. The power switch is recessed and sits in the back of the drive, making it a little difficult to power the drive on and off. A front-mounted switch would have been much more ergonomic. The drive is preformatted for FAT32 -- you will need to reformat to NTFS (which is easily done with Windows) to handle files larger than 4 GB.My biggest disappointment about this La Cie drive is that it does NOT have 500 GB of storage. It has only 465 GB of storage. Where are the other 35 GB? Beats me. Anyway, I think there should be truth in product labelling, and the advertising should be changed to reflect the true drive storage capacity.Overall, I am very pleased with this drive. I would not hesitate to purchase another one if the need ever arises.
this radio is the most frustrating electronic product I have ever owned. As with other reviewers, direct access buttons stop working, or, often worse, they find a different station if you push straight down on the button or push down more on one side or the other. Sometimes I get three stations from one button! The LCD fades in and out (currently out) and you have no way of knowing where you are or what band you are on unless you unleash the bizarre buttons. You then can manually dial until you find another station and hopefully you will recognize the voice or wait until they give their call letters. I can't remove the alarm setting because I can't see the LCD so it goes off every 24 hours unless I remove the batteries and render the radio useless. The tech support people are nice, but a little vague about how much all these repairs cost. At a price of $150, this was not a inexpensive radio, and I expected better.I have seen reviews by people who had their radios repaired, only to have the same problems occur later....Enough said?
br8 price and is fabulose buy works gr8 and still useing it and love the fact it was so cheap love it
Most of the stuff in this kit is great. I was surprised by the quality of the camera bag, tripods, cleaner kit etc.The only problem is that it doesn't come with the lens adapter for the Opteka wide angle and teleconverter lenses. I went to a camera store to buy one, but the Canon lens adapter doesn't work with the Opteka 2x teleconverter lens. There isn't enough room for the G7 lens to extend before it bumps into the teleconverter (and puts the camera into damage control shut down mode).The Canon 2x teleconverter (which costs much more), is designed slightly differently so it works with the Canon lens adapter.The Canon lens adapter does work with the Opteka wide angle adapter, but it's disappointing not to be able to use the 2x teleconverter.
A really great cable ( I got a few of them) Excellent connectors that make good contact without interference or static.
This RAM kit works perfectly with the Dell Dimension B110.PROS[+] Maximizes RAM for Dell Dimension B110[+] Easy install[+] No problems encountered after installationCONS[-] Fairly expensiveI opened the computer and replaced the old stock RAM with this 2GB kit. (I found afterward that replacing RAM is probably the easiest thing you can do inside the computer.) After turning on the computer, it alerted me about the RAM change before Windows booted, and I accepted the change. The Dell became much more responsive when working with multiple applications and I am very satisfied with this purchase.Just keep in mind that the price I paid ($84.95) is quite steep for only 2GB of RAM, and that the Dell Dimension B110 is, when judging from today's standards, quite old. If you are looking at this upgrade, you might want to think about upgrading your computer completely, instead.
The features on this bargain DVD player are excellent. The player has a great function display on it's face and good on screen prompts. The problem is it suddenly quit loading DVDs after less than sixteen months and is now junk. So if you want a good DVD player that will last you just long enough to be beyond the one-year parts warrantee, this is the unit for you.
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??
I bought one of these when my Qwest Motorola Netopia 3347 died. It was out of warranty, so I needed to buy one out of pocket.My internet was down, and I needed it ASAP, so I bought it at a local store, hooked it up. I ran the auto installer, which failed 3 times. So, I manually plugged in my values, rebooted the modem, and shockingly it looked like it worked right away. After many of the other reviews, I didn't think this would be the case. I fired up Google, and it worked. I tried about 25 other pages... not one would load. The DNS would resolve, but the packet size is set too small to work on most any page on the net.This is where the real disappointment came in. This little D-Link has no QoS, no NAT, no advanced settings like MTU, nothing; it is ridiculous how underpowered this thing is. This might be okay if it was a sub $10 dollar modem and your network allowed the settings it has built in, but there are routers for $30 that have these features and more.I called support to verify I couldn't set anything like the MTU, and after her trying to walk me through re-setting it up for 15 minutes, I finally got her to admit wouldn't work, and none of the settings I needed to make it work on Qwest were available.Pick another modem. There is no reason to buy this modem. It is drastically lacking in features, and for what it can do, it is massively overpriced.
I have long resisted remotes with a three digit price but the reality was as good as the fantasy. Nine devices set up without a problem. One button macros seem able to do anything. It doesn't disappoint in any way.
I'd LOVE to be able to write a review on the pictures this lens allows me to take...but the lens didn't come with a step up/down ring for my 58mm Canon Rebel XLI camera and NO photo shops I've gone to have the size I need to fit this adaptor lens to my camera.VERY frustrating.
Nikon Coolpix camera is the way to go, if you don't want to spend a fortune on a camera. You can preview pictures, change settings, but the only thing I don't like about this camera is that it eats up batteries! Please consider getting a Battery Pack with it!
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.
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.
I ordered this transmitter because of the size. A photographer friend of mine has one and she loves hers. It works great! Easy to use and light weight. I did have to purchase an additional adaptor to get it to fit my light though. Great product for a great price!
Very low price for a great quality.These things go for like $20 dollars and up in other stores.They work great on my xbox and my laptop.
[Canon has discontinued sale of this model since the review was written. The A75 still may still be found in some retailers inventories - and factory reconditioned units are still available at great prices. You should still consider the A75 as a great entry level camera.]As a Defense Contractor, and the owner of a Canon Digital Rebel, I wanted a backup camera that would not cause much attention to be paid to me or my camera - here or in some parts of the world. Looking at price point and sharing of compact flash memory cards were two prime considerations in camera choice.I'm partial to Canon digital products. Fit, finish and performance at every level of purchase price make them dependable buys. I've not been disappointed in any of my 3 cameras, printers or 3 lenses purchased from Canon.The A75 camera takes marvelous daylight pictures - and pretty good flash pictures. It has enough control features to satisfy even advanced photographers like myself. With a Canon made underwater housing (purchased while scuba diving in Aruba WP-DC30 ... see my review) it allows me to go places no other camera I own will take me.Movie mode is limited. Although good for some - the picture quality and lack of zoom features says - get a camcorder! Redeye is a distinct problem in lowlight and all flash modes. The lens/flash position allows only a narrow angle of satisfactory picture taking. Redeye reduction might be effective -but I haven't seen it work acceptably. Plan to spend time in Photoshop or other software products to remove what the camera has created.Shutter and auto-focus lag time. Most disconcerting. Sometimes the camera hunts forever. Even in controlled circumstances - the processor speed (or lack thereof) becomes annoying. Most disappointing feature of this camera.Plan on purchasing Ni-Mh recharable AA batteries. This camera - while not a battery hog - will drain your wallet with non-rechargables. A spare (2nd) set is a good bet - if this is your only camera - and you take a lot of pictures.Case and lens ring wear is evident after 18 months of use. Dirt and grit can get into the zoom lens mechanism in high dirt/dust environments. A mini-vac or air blower bottle has become a permanent fixture in my camera kit.Buy a camera pouch that firmly holds the A75, and has a separate compartment for a spare set of 4 AA batteries. I share compact flash memory with my Digital Rebel. A 512mb high speed card - and you can shoot forever. 250-300 pictures in full quality on a 512mb card is possible.After 18 months of use - I'm more than satisfied. The camera is starting to be phased out by many retailers. A reconditioned A75 would make a great entry level camera at a great price.As critical as I've been - I LIKE this camera. Many 8x10's of grandchildren adorn our walls and those of our kids. Great pictures - sharp (enough) - if somewhat oversaturated color (makes snapshots look great) and a perfect camera to create and send e-mail photos. While still a great fan of my Digital Rebel, this camera has it's place in my equipment bag wherever I go.
I did quite a bit of research in preparation for buying a progressive scan DVD player. I don't currently own a HDTV but plan on upgrading in the future. About eight months ago, I bought the Toshiba SD-2700 (not a prog. scan unit) that I now use with my bedroom TV and Love it, so I decided on the Toshiba SD4700 Progressive Scan machine. It malfunctioned when given certain commands and the picture was not as good as my 2700 which cost about $100 less. I returned it and bought the JVC XV-S60BK Progressive-Scan DVD Player, a second choice based reviews I've read and other research.This machine works better than I ever expected and was $55 less expensive than the Toshiba 4700. It seems more solid, responds quicker to commands and the remote can be programmed to control any brand of television.... Highly Recommended.
This did not work for long (sound quality very poor). The retractable cable must, by design, be very slim in size. Better to get a larger diameter cable that doesn't retract.
This player is great for playing almost any media -- PAL, Divx, Xvid, etc. You can even burn multiple .avi files to a CD or DVD ISO and it will play them. Very reasonable price for a versatile player.
This printer is a no brainer. It has great fuctionality. Inside of the printer it has a blue laser that automatically aligns the cartridges and it also detects what kind of paper you have in it!!!! It is amazing. No longer do you need to find the properties to change the paper type. And it does an awesome job when it comes to printing photo albums and large reports. This is the best HP printer YET (HP Photosmart 1218 is equally as awesome!!!) I had a lexmark and when i saw this one print i donated it to the salvation army!!
I bought this because I wanted a window for the controls, which the nike armband doesn't have. It says it's a wristband/armband, so I assumed it was elastic and could stretch, it can't. It's made for people with small arms, and barely fits over my wrist. They include an extender, but it uses such a small piece of velcro that it comes loose and drops your ipod if you look at it funny. Also, the window fogs up the instant you start sweating.If you have tiny wrists and never sweat, it's perfect. For me it's completely useless.
They do NOT stand behind the customer....the sub-vendors get to screw you as much as they please......$20.00 shipping on a SD mem card....a $3.47 US mail package in the same carton........seriously consider added shopping of their competition!
Once each blue moon, a floppy disk is needed. These are great. No need for external power. Just plug it into the usb port, insert the floppy disk and do whatever is needed, then remove.I consult with small businesses, and would like to see one of these in each office rather than a floppy in each machine or the inability to access floppy drives.I recently had to reload Vista on a new machine and Intel had provided their network card drivers on a floppy disk! This little gem worked perfectly. It has also worked for the two clients I have sold it to.
Producto esencial para la proteccion de los objetivos, de calidad optica comprobada, excelente calidad Made in USA.
Produced a better picture from my DVD player, but after 30 days the sound went (?). TV's sound is fine on it's own, and DVD works fine with composite cables, sound and picture. So it has to be the cable. I don't know if this happens to cables, but I e-mailed the seller asking and have thus far received no reply. I bought it because it was offered on Amazon, whom I trust, and the price was great ($5.95 + S&H). But I guess you get what you pay for!
These cables work exactly as expected and cost much less than cables at retail stores. Reasonably fast shipping too!
Very good USB2 HUB. Solved my "slow" problem with the old USB Hub.Note that this product uses the older style alternate USB connection in-put. Thus you do not need to purchase new cables.
I have been deploying these units in various sizes for over 3 years now, especially in sites that have emergency generator power. If you have an emergency generator, these units will ensure that your expensive equipment gets very clean power even if the generator is not putting out the cleanest power. I have had no issues with these units in any way, every one of them has met or exceeded our expectations in the event of a power outage.PROs:- True ONLINE UPSs : This means that ALL incoming power is converted to DC and then back to AC which ensures that the equipment on the other side is always provided very clean and consistant power. These units also provide power during an outage with 0 switching time, very good if you have sensitive lab equipment that can't handle even the smallest hick-up. Most UPSs are switching UPSs which means that they just let the wall AC power flow through to the equipment, unless there is an outage at which time the unit has to switch to battery mode.- User Replaceable Batteries : They will die after time, it's nice to know that you can keep the equipment and just get new batteries.- Expandable with additional battery pack : If you need a longer run time, you can add another pack of batteries to this unit to extend the run time.- Expandable with card slot : Can talk on Network to broadcast power events to multiple pieces of equipment, monitor temperature, etc.- Have had NO issues with them what so ever, have deployed about 30 of them over the past 3 years.CONs:- Front panel lights show either load, or battery level, depending on operating mode ... Would be nice to see both at times.
This is one of the better combination TV-VCRs I have seen. Panasonic and Sony also both make good 9-inch TVs. Toshiba's combination TV-VCRs often gets overlooked. However, this is an excellent set and performs equally well. The picture is crisp and sharp. The built-in Digital tracking 2 head VCR makes VHS tapes look very good. You get front A/V (RCA type) inputs with a TV/game switch. The VCR has good high-speed fast-forward and rewind performance. It also has time-shift recording capability and a built-in head cleaner. The front panel features a useful headphone jack. The 'Black' cabinet design is uniquely handsome and looks better than other competitor models.
Easy setup and easy to use. I connected it to a 19" HDTV using the component cables that came with the TV. Using the upscale setting and a standard DVD with TV at 720p, the picture is bright and beautifully detailed. Much better picture than I had expected. I definitely recommend this player. It is thinner but a bit wider than my last player, so be sure it will fit your allotted space.
I WOULD LOVE TO RATE THIS PRODUCT YET ORDERED IT ON DECEMBER THIRD AS OF TODAY HAVE NOT RECIEVED SO CANT REALLY SAY HOW THE PRODUCT IS. IT WOULD BE NICE TO RECIEVE WHAT I HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR.
I love this remote, and more importantly, so does my wife. It allows her to push one button to get to Netflix, another button to get to recorded shows, etc.The software used for programming the remote is excellent. It has a lot of nice wizards to help people out who aren't very technical, but if you are technical, you can adjust even minute settings like how long it waits between sending different IR codes to different devices.I've had this remote for 5 months now, and I've just now had to replace the batteries for the first time. That's pretty good in my book.Overall, it's a great remote.
This is a bargain product and great for work. Enough sonic detail to be significantly better than your lab top speakers. Go MADE IN CHINA!!!!
After two years of very light use (roughly 3-4 days of use per month), the metal swivel joint on the clasp that holds the strap to the bag wore out and spontaneously came apart, causing my bag to fall to the floor. I will not buy this brand again.
I am an owner of both this product and its predecessor, the 604. And I have to say that it seems that Archos has listened to user complaints and gripes, but has also made a few new mistakes.The good side of things is that almost everything has been improved over the 604 which was a very good portable media player and probably the best one out before this device (that includes the video iPod and iPod touch). The most evident thing once you turn it on is the screen resolution. It absolutely blows the everything else away. The resolution is 800x480 which is better than standard def tv. Its almost like having portable high definition, because anything more on a screen of that size would seem unnecessary. In a way, this also comes with the same welcome problem of a real high def tv, finding portable media that takes advantage of this screen.The overall design seems to be much improved as well, while the 604 had a very strong gunmetal paint scheme. The 605 must have taken some pointers form Apple and now has a lighter design, with a lighter gray face plate and off-white buttons. The buttons are the best design improvement, as they are now contoured so that you can tell what is what without looking.Another immediately noticeable aspect is the much bulkier size and heavier weight (at least for 160GB version), which is to be expected. The 604 was never terribly portable, as far as sticking in your shirt or pants pocket and walking around with it goes. It's meant to be taken places, not used while you're going somewhere. A good analogy would be to treat it like you would a PSP or Nintendo DS. You could use them while traveling, like on a bus or passenger seat of a car, on an airplane or while waiting for those things, but it wouldn't be a good idea to use them while you're walking or while you are driving your car (even if you're listening to music, fumbling with it might not be very safe).For the drawback of having such a meaty design, it is countered by having much more storage, the most for a pmp, actually. 160GB can hold entire music collections, pretty much all of most people's photos and still have plenty of room for lots of movies, tv shows and audio & video podcasts (supported with highly recommended plug-in). I'm a pretty heavy user of this device and I have put thousands of photos, hundreds of songs (which make practically no dent in the hard drive space) and at the moment 410 different video files, including movies, podcasts and tv episodes and I still have 40% left on the hard drive. All this storage comes at a much better price than the 604 did. I bought that for $414 at the time. The 160GB 605 cost me $319.The web browser is the next major improvement. The larger screen helps a lot when it comes to web browsing and the stronger processor shows when switching and loading web pages. Youtube browsing is still a bit slow and overrated, most of the time you're just better served waiting until you get home or saving a video rather than searching and streaming it. The 605 acts somewhat quirky when you start using it, but that should be improved with more firmware updates. (Note: you need to purchase the web-browser plug-in from Archos.com to use it.)Bonuses that now come with the web browser plug-in are now free widgets and some games(currently available @ Archos.com for $9.99 for a pack of 4). These additions aren't necessary, but are a nice addition. I enjoy the "Bejeweled" rip-off Tactic 2: Vitamin and the No-Limit Texas Hold'Em games. Oh, & Sudoku, I know alot of people like Sudoku and it is there in all its touch screen goodness.Widgets are nice way of adding some PDA functionality to this normally media heavy device. The Widgets go from mildly useful to pretty much useless, Currency and Unit Converters are useful tools that you might not find on your cell phone, Data Vault and Notes writer are a good tools for saving information and data vault makes what you write password protected. Calculator and Calendar widgets are not really useful as you probably have this stuff on your cell and it probably is more easily accessed. While World Factbook and Weather Forecast are just about useless (Factbook seems to take way too long to load so skip it, and Weather Forecast is useless for smaller cities).The final two major improvements I'll mention are the greatly improved speaker and its volume level the ability to add parental control to your video and photo files. The speakers are much louder and clearer now. So while headphones are still highly recommended (the ones included are actually passable), now you can share music and video with people around you without having the room completely silent. The Parental Control hides files or folders that have been labeled adult content until the password protected Parental Control is lifted.As for the bad side of the 605, it basically comes down to the battery. With the improved performance of the device and the resolution and the web browsing, you expect the battery life to take a hit. But some choices just seem unacceptable. The battery is NOT removeable, they must have taken some bad pointers from Apple on this one. When this battery goes down, you are going to have to ship it back to the manufacturer, which many 604 owners might know is a VERY unpleasant experience. It usually costs money because the warranty only lasts a year for the brand new units and the battery eventually is going to die after that. That costs money and no matter how good the service, no one likes to lose their favorite device for a couple of days to a couple of weeks. A VERY bad choice.Another major gripe about the battery is the choice they give you to charge it, the USB cable. With a normal tiny cell phone it already takes a long time. With the powerhouse 605, it takes most of the day! The USB cable is ONLY good for charging. Read that sentence more than once, because you do not want to be watching video and/or web browsing for a few hours and then spend the rest of the day charging the device. It will basically amount to watching one movie and doing a few other small tasks on the 605 before its time to put it down for rest. Get the DVR station here or refurbished from Archos as soon as you order this or any one of the other Archos peripherals for charging the device (preferably with a wall charger or at least the battery docking adapter ).On a final small note: the case is also not very useful. It offers little protection from falls (do NOT drop this device) and the 605 can easily slip out. Spend money on a leather case if you can.Overall, I have to say the 160GB 605 is the very best pmp on the market right now. It has massive storage, plays many different formats of video and audio (w/ optional plug-ins) and photo, can work as a basic PDA with widgets and can even play games. It is perfect to take on a vacation or over to someone's house to share media or even to take with you to someplace very boring. It is expensive, but a good useful investment if you think you could use this sort of thing. Think of it as a device in between a laptop and a MP3 player and you should be able to figure out if you really could use this device or not. For those who already own a 604 and are wondering whether they should upgrade to a 605, my answer is yes. It doesn't have to be the 160GB version, it could be 80 or lighter 30GB, but it is definitely a great improvement.
I've had the camera 3 moonths now and I still love it! It is compact, takes great pictures, and easy to use. It took very little time to learn how to use it. If you're looking for a point and shoot digital camera, this is a great choice. I was initially concerned that it only uses a rechargeable battery, but the battery life is surprisingly good. I used it on vacation took 70-80 pictures and still had plenty of battery life left. The compact size is also a plus - can be comfortably carried around in a pant pocket. Compared to other digitals I've tried, the Stylus 300 has a solid, sturdy feel to it. For the everyday photographer, this camera is a great choice.I've had no problems with indoor photos unless trying to take a shot a a great distance. Picture quality is always excellent unless I don't hold the camera steady. The Olympus software is simple but let's me do everything I've wanted - e-mail, print, etc. I rarely used my old film camera,but I carry this camera with me everywhere now. With a 128MB card I snap all the pictures I want with no concern about space. This is the best toy I've bought in years.
Needed a 1 gb unit to store designs for my embroidery machine, as it will only read 1 gb or less; getting hard to find these in stores. Performs as it should.
These are a great buy for a pair of headphones if you are going to be using them at work. I love the fact that I can hear things clearly through them and that they do not block out the sound from my surroundings so I can use them. This is my third pair of these kind of headphones. The only downside to them is that the connection part wears out over time as the glue looses its integrity. Other than that the sound great for the price I paid for them.
You won't regret buying this for your 30GB ipod video. Goes especially nice with the black one. Very clean and solid design, easy to open and close. A good bargain at around 20$, instead of paying 35$ elsewhere. Highly recommended.
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.
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!
I lost 6 hours of important video recording while trying to negotiate their very confusing software. I returned the camera.
To be clear, this splits the audio signals into two. That is, it plays the same things on both ports. Perfect for sharing music or in my case, recording stuff thats playing while listening to it at the same time. This will NOT seperate the right and left channels. Feels a little flimsy but for the price its really expected. Does what it says and thats all i ask.
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Aloe GreenArrived as stated. Worked great out of the box. No problems.
This was a great camera when I got it 1 1/2 years ago. I loved the size, the movie mode, and most of all the quality of pictures I could get from it. I always got lots of compliments on the quality of the pictures this took. Sure the indoor pictures on the camera were bad without flash but I could live with that because this camera had everything else...until then lens cover sensor malfunctioned. I did not drop the camera or even handle it rough at all (not even a scratch on it). Now everytime I try to take a shot the camera thinks the lens cover is closed and it retracts the lens. You will spend time setting up a shot, get it perfectly zoomed and then bzzzz there goes the lens! It is so annoying that I am going to get rid of this camera after battling with it for 4 months.
First, let me start off by saying that I am a techie geek. I love to buy new stuff not because I NEED it, but because it's new. With that said about 10 years ago I got into the radio business where I NEEDED a set of headphones. I bought many sets of very expensive headphones from AKG to Grado... As a DJ you take your headphones off and on hundreds of times a week. All of the headphones I purchased broke after a short time. (Could have just been bad luck I suppose) Finally a seasoned guy said, BUY THE SONY 7506s! I bought them 10 years ago and they've held up great! Eventually the ear cups will show a little wear, but they still sound amazing and flat (like you want!). Just spend the money and get these. You'll keep them for a long time!
It's really good! and easy to install. The bolts broke though. I had to buy new ones!
They do not say it, but it will NOT charge 4 generation IPOD NANOS. The company will admit this when you contact them.
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 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.
This review is being written nearly two years after I purchased the TomTom 700. I drive an average of 25,000 miles a year. The map updates of North Amercia/US. released in Jan 2007 are great. THe POI's (points of interest) are improved and accurate. The unit will even point out every Dunkin Donuts in the US. My kinda device! I have not been lost in two years. With every changing roads and new developements constantly being built, you can expect some newer roads not appearing. However, 9 out of 10 trips are flawless.Reading the instructions before using the GPS is always very helpful.
Battery works like a charm in my Canon PowerShot SD800 IS camera. Holds a good charge. I am able to take about 250 shots between charges. It is as good as the orginal and costs less.
I just wanted a cheap functional microphone and was hoping this would do the trick. It does work it just barely picks up any sound even with microphone boosts on and yelling directly into it. I speak softly as it is so this is not even close to being useful for me. I may have just gotten a dysfunctional one but either way the microphone doesn't get the job done when I'm sure there are plenty of other clip on microphones in this price range that can.
2nd time I have bought the Tiffen UV protection filter. I'm not a pro - just use my slr for vacations and family photos. Perfect fit for my camera - does a great job protecting my lense. Would buy again.
Once I realized that I really didn't need color for most of my printing, I bought a Canon laser all-in-one printer. Now instead of replacing ink cartridges monthly, I replace the toner cartridge less than once a year.
Looks like this ended up being a verion 2 unit... too bad, very nice MP3 player though, but not the &quot;original&quot;. For my purposes did not matter though. Great player!
One of the reason I give this five stars is because this camera is cheap for all of its features. I just bought this recently and the you can be as creative as you like! If you are beginning then just switch it to auto and snap away, but if you want to be creative, go ahead and mess around with it! The photo stitch mode is awsome and makes cool pics! The battery life is another great thing about this camera, it last the whole day, literally! But when you buy your memory card make sure to by at least a 128mb so you don't have to worry about erasing cute pics. But the 32mb card it comes with is a special bonus! I took 27 pics and a 30 second movie all on that one little card. One more thing is the movies. They're nearly as good as my $800 mini video camera. Anyway I really recommend this camera for anybody! Good Luck!
The woofer looks feels and even played well. But unfortunately doesn't handle the power it claims. It tapped out on day three. Oh well not much money loss. Heck for the price I try it again.
My intentions when purchasing this router was to upgrade my junk wireless G router from Radio Shack and get increased range and speed with the N signal. I was let down by Linksys right from the start. As soon as I opened the box I noticed the large antennas and was excited to see how much range I could get out of this router. I set up the router in place of my wired Linksys BEFSR, hoping this router would replace my whole network nightmare. I attempted to run the install cd that came with the router, the EasyLink. It failed, several times. Finally I decided to just manually set up the router, which worked, for about a day. When I moved about my house I noticed no difference between my internal G wireless adapter on my laptop, and my shiny new wireless N PCI card. Bummer. As with the signal, I noticed NO increase in wireless speed between laptops as well as my Xbox 360. Bummer, again. I decided to keep the router because it was Linksys. I figuered it had to be better than my junk Radio Shack router. Well, once again, bummer. The router was stable, for the first 24 hours. After that, the router would drop wireless signal and require a restart of the router. Once I called Linksys and dealt with their tech support for 3 hours, they decided the problem was the IP address of the router. WHAT?! Their solution to my problem was to change the router from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.2.1 Wow! It worked. My router stays stable, but now it loses connection with my ISP. Having it Release and Renew does nothing. The only way to fix the problem is to restart the ENTIRE network. I have not tried the USB storage device, as I cannot get the router to work for basic internet activity for longer than 48 hours. I have called tech support several times, and each time there is nothing they can do. The firmware has been changed by Linksys' request several times. I've even gone as far as having my ISP replace my modem 3 times, each time the results are the same. Unfortunately I did not use Amazon to purchase the router, and the retailer where I purchased this router will not take it back.The result is I now have a very expensive wired router, with the old BEFSR picking up some slack as an access point working in parallel to feed the 6 connections in the house. Running everything with wires, the router works great. I have to reboot the whole network once every 6 months, as the high network traffic eventually gets the best of the router.If you want a router that drops signal when it feels necessary, or want to talk to a tech support person, then this router is for you. If you want something reliable with great support, choose a different router or company all together.
we gave this to my son last year for christmas when he turned three. he was very happy with it but was on to other things. now, past three and a half years old, he loves it. he takes it with him and loves taking pictures of everything (yes, there was one of mommy on the toilet..i could have sworn i locked that door...that i promptly deleted). he also loves the games. there is tic tac toe, a memory game, and a match up game. the system is very intuitive, as he has no problem navigating here to there. he also feels good about himself when he matches correctly or takes a picture he thinks is great. it also is very durable. it has fallen several times with no problems. i don't even worry about it. battery life is good. he plays with his alot and we have had to change the batteries three times. it also has the wonderful feature of turning itself off when it is left on. we have also used the cable that connects the camera to the tv. my son enjoyed seeing the videos and pictures on the big screen.
Awesome case!! very sturdy and has been dropped a few times not to mentioned banged and sat on a few times with my palm still working like the day I bought it. Fits very snug inside case and the openings for the power, memory card, stylist, power and blue tooth are awesome. there is also a place for 2 extra memory cards. The only small thing I wish it did and I knew this when i purchased it, is that the cover does not fold around back. when you open the case the cover just sticks out to the side and sometimes makes it difficult to hold. Great case over all and I would purchase again if it every breaks, which I don't think will happen and time soon. Rhino skin is the perfect name.
I used this for dumping CF cards to an old-ish computer running Windows Vista - worked fine - no problems so far.
This DVD player is loud - it is difficult to ignore the loud buzzing noise in the background while watching a movie. It was so annoying that I had to return it. I don't recommend it.
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.
Awesome! It works just the same if not better than the cables at Best Buy!
These are great but they do cut out once every session. The image will loose signal once every t.v session. the loss of signal last only .5 sec. If you dont mind seeing black for a blink of an eye once every hour than these are perfect.
bought this for my daughter's apartment at school. she set up with ease and works without issue. maybe other devices that work as well, but this one is reasonably priced and works great
Simple yet effective case. I bought one for a Canon SD100 and used it for 2 years without any complaints, then I bought a Canon SD500 and bought anouther case, which is just as good as the first. It fits on a belt and carries the camera, but nothing else so any accessories will have to go elsewhere. The upside is it gives a small profile and you are unlikely to get the case caught if you are in a confined space. The other point is what is the point of having a tiny camera and haveing a huge case.
I previously had a wacom graphire then I purchased the intuos3. Wacom is simply the best in drawing tablets. I anticipated that it would be a wonderful tool and it is! It is considerably better than the graphire or bamboo an awesome tablet!
These headphones seemed just want I wanted when I got them. They fit well, were comfortable and sounded great. However, less than a month has gone by and the wires have broken right off, near the volume control. I have been careful and stowed them in a case after each use. Even $20 headphones should last more than a month. I will not buy them again.
I bough a Visor and within a few months, it crashed. After reviving it, it crashed again. At the behest of Handspring customer service, I updated the OS which fixed the problem of crashes.Then I was unable to get my Visor to hotsync with my PC and turns out that Handspring was going to send me a replacement. Well! the replacement did not come the next dat as ordered but took almost a week because there was some system disconnect between the people who told me that they would send me a new Visor and the people who had to ship out the Visor. Because I complained Handsping did send me a case for the Visor &quot;for my troubles&quot; -- maybe the growing pains of a new company.They could have done better both in regard to the product and their customer service.
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.
you can't beat the convenience of buying points w/o having to leave the house. some people buy these at the store, or wait days for some online merchant to ship it. why?? save the drive, tax, and wait time and get the redemption code immediately. so simple.
I agree with the other negative reviewers. We bought this in Dec 2002 and it broke down in Dec 2003 with very limited usage. Just would not read any DVDs. Just stopped!!. We just used it for regular DVDs and not for anything else. Sure waste of money.It maybe worth if purchased with a 3 or 4 year replacement plan (best buy or circuitcity), in that case it looses its money value, but at least you can replace the faulty one. Anyone who bought this in the last 10-15 days, can buy this plan to avoid headaches.
I use this recorder in my work. I started recording interviews, so that I can go over them again later - makes sure I don't miss anything. Scene descriptions, license plates, etc... very helpful. Of course, any recorder can do that. What makes this one special, is that it is all understandable. I have not yet lost any info due to shirt rustle or ambient noise. One interesting use is to place the recorder in the trunk and run the microphone into the back seat.... (yes, that's legal - no expectation of privacy in the back of a patrol car). It works great!!!I have lent it to the kids for school - it works well on lectures, etc...Still haven't tried the podcasts, but reading all of the other posts indicates that it works pretty well at that too!!So, for now... this looks like the best product out there for the price. I highly recommend! I also have the phone mic (TP7) and Tie pin (ME15). They both work like a charm!All the best,Jay
When I first signed up for DSL service,I was told I could use my previous AT&T modem with Century Link. Well as with all things, that was not true because AT&T modems are specific to them. I won't make that mistake again buying the modem. Anyways I did some research and thought this one was decent. Setup out of the box was easy and I was impressed that it pretty much set itself up. I have been impressed with the wireless aspect of it. I am new to wireless so realm, but I do think it works well. I would recommend this product based on the fact that it is the modem and router all in one. And it has both wired DSL and wireless capabilities.
I recently bought this Flash Drive. I was surprised at it's read and write speeds. I have Windows 7 operating system. My write speeds have always exceeded 10 mbps on this flash drive. Most of the time I averaged 11 mbps of writing speed. My read speeds goes as high as 60 mbps. I was not expecting the speed to be that high. So was it's kind of nice surprise. I have not had any problem so far.
This is a great little docking station for my iPod. The key word there is little. The sound is great for the price and size of the system. I bought one for my desk at work. My wife saw it and liked it so I bought her one too. And then later on I decided to buy myself another one for listening to at home. Of course the sound is not as good as my Surround Sound System in my Man Cave, but I did pay a few hundred dollars for that system. I am a "Baby Boomer" who grew up on Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, James Taylor etc. This system is good for listening to something like the Beatles or James Taylor but if you want to get the best sound out of Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath listen to them on a more expensive system. But I would definitely recommend this system for any type of music which you don't have to play loud to get the full enjoyment. I only gave it 4 stars because I can't get full enjoyment when I listen to...Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Deep Purple, Van Halen, etc, etc, etc. But I have an extensive music collection which includes; Jazz, Country, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Pop, Easy Listening, Blues, Folk, New Age, R&B, Alternative, etc,...so I can listen to and enjoy a lot of my music on this system.
What an amazing item. The pad works to perfection, and with the right settings, can become the only thing you'll ever need to draw on the computer. It even works as a very handy mouse, and it's great to do just about anything!I've experienced absolutely nothing faulty with the hardware or the software, and I've got nothing but positive things to say. If you're wondering or even considering if it's worth the price, let me tell you, it most certainly is. Great item!
I've already been through a wretched MPIO2 player that was a gift that lasted all of 3 hours before it was dead. Don't know why it stopped working and I don't care. I returned it to Best Buy, and based on all the MP3 players customer reviews I've read here on Amazon.com, I bought the IRiver player instead - I bought the 256 MB model, but now it's a 390T version - I didn't even see the 195T version. IT'S ABSOLUTELY GREAT! I've had absolutely no trouble downloading my MP3 songs from my hard drive or songs that I downloaded off the internet. It holds about 115 songs, so when I workout at the gym, I never get bored. I haven't even bothered with the free download from iriver.com to make it a portable memory stick. But from what I hear, Iriver is the only one that lets you download any current and future upgrades absolutely free. The only cons so far are the tiny tiny joystick multi-function button. Wish they could have made it bigger or better yet, added a few more buttons to so the joystick doesn't have to do so much. Also, this is a small MP3 player that's NOT designed to hold your whole music collection. I think when I vacation, I will delete about 20 songs and download and audiobook to listen to on the beach. I sure hope that idea works. We'll see, but from what I hear, it will. Thanks Amazon reviewers for helping me pick what seems like a great MP3 player!! I bought the 2-year protection plan just in case, but so far it's GREAT.
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 ordered this microphone on the basis that it was compatible with virtually any sound card and the fact that it was a snip, compared with similar products for two times or more the cost. I tried it when I received it with my RealPlayer, and I was amazed at the clarity and sharpness of the sound. It also works well on the voice chat rooms; I tried it on Yahoo, and I always got a quick response, while others' mics were constantly screeching and buzzing. I think this is one of the best microphones I've seen in ages.
This is just a replacement battery for a cordless phone, but it is a OEM type battery and not a cheap replacement. Shipping was quick and with ordering two (two handsets) the price including the shipping was less than buying at a retail outlet.
Don't Ignore the Reviews!!! I read all the reviews about the problems with this camcorder. I figured that they were just a few cases. I ordered one -- and it had all the same problems that other people had stated (fuzzy sound, pixelization, dirty head). So, I asked Amazon for a new one. It came in the mail, and it had all the same problems. This WOULD have been a great camcorder (it has lots of cool features that I really liked, and a really easy to use menu system), but it doesn't work.
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.
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.
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.
The is perfectly matched for Yamaha's sounds bars (ysp-1, ysp-800, ysp-1000). Get it if you have one! This sub was specifically designed just for the soundbar. There is no other sub so perfectly matched.This sub produces clear base. Nothing too deep and thumping - but nice clean quality base. If you want a real thumper (and I mean rattle the neighbors windows and set off car alarms), you may want to look else where. This sub is as much sub as any sound conisouir needs.Using this sub with the sound bar is a must! It allows the sound bar to dedicate itself to the hi and mid-range tones - not wasting speaker space with artificially base. You can't fully appreciate the technology, quality, and clarity of the soundbar unless you also use this sub. They are a match made in YamaHEAVEN.
After I returned the first WET54G I ordered, I did some internet searches on the constant reboot issue I was having. It seems this is a common problem. I'm returning the second device and getting my $84 back as it's just not worth my time to fight with it anymore. Save yourself time and a headache and buy something else.
Finally made the switch to an LCD monitor. Was waiting for a decent lcd monitor with widescreen to watch DVD's and watch HDTV in addition to work stuff. Wanted to eliminate a TV from the study. This is a good 2 in 1 device as u can work and watch TV/movies on it. Has a DVI interface for my HD satellite box. The USB ports/speakers are a nice addition. I use a Thinkpad T41 laptop, so had to refresh my ATI Radeon driver in order to get the maximum resolution of 1680x1050. The movies look awesome on it. If like me, u spend too much time in front of a computer monitor, this is an essential investment. Comes with a nice stand and all the cables. HP provides very decent post sales technical support through its website.
I bought this product so I could run two different optical sources into one port on my receiver. I understand that if you try to run two active sources into the splitter you will get nothing on the output. However, even when I only have one source running at a time I still cannot get a signal out the other side.
So far, this tripod seems to be everything I had hoped it would be. I bought it to replace a flimsy $15 tripod that broke after a year. This one looks like it's going to last.I'm an occasional photographer -- very much an amateur. But I've found that using a tripod produces a huge improvement in the quality of my landscape shots.I'm happy with the Tracker's stability, although it doesn't, actually, feel more stable than the flimsy model it replaced. The construction seems to be quite sturdy.The most important thing I wanted was a 6 foot tripod height. The first day I had the tripod out, I took a number of shots of a full moon. It's extremely awkward to do this sort of thing with a 5 foot tripod because you have to bend down to sight up through the camera. The Vanguard Tracker was very comfortable to use. If you intend to photograph items above head level, (like the moon or birds or clouds) a 6 foot tripod saves a lot of effort.So far, the weight of the tripod ( 10 pounds) doesn't seem to be an issue. The legs have some foam padding on them so it's easy to sling the tripod over the shoulder. The same foam makes it comfortable to just pick the thing up and carry it.i would definitely recommend this tripod to a friend.
Had to send 2 of them back because they were damaged from the factory. Not from shipping. One of them had a mangled and exposed electrical chord and the picture was green on the other one. After sending 2 back amazon just gave me my money back and asked me to pick a different product
I needed this for updating my badly-designed Treo 680 and checked out Circuit City near my home and found that a card and adaptor with identical features cost $60 last weekend. So I promptly purchased it here--and it worked great.
Even after reading all the reviews on this product I was still amazed at the sound quality and loudness this little speaker set offers. Perfect for traveling, camping, parks, etc.I would buy it again!Oh, also comes with a set of plug adapters to use in other countries and also a pair of nice earbuds.
like the speakers, I wish it had a way to control the bass, treble, ect. Other than that i love the loud sound they provide. Thank you.
I ordered this product at the beginning of school to use in my classroom. It has sat in the same spot since the day I plugged it in. For the first 3 weeks it was great and I loved the remote control that worked from across my classroom. However, the product has quit working entirely. It will not play any cd that I put in (new, burned from my computer, etc.)! I'm extremely disappointed that my stereo didn't even last a month! Now I have to search for another product with a remote and I'm not happy!
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.
Product was received in a couple of days. Is exactly as described and works great. Price was fantastic.
I was given this remote as gift for Fathers' Day. My first impression of the 880 is that it is light, a lot lighter than the lightest of the 4 remotes that it replaced. The buttons are all flush with the top of the unit so there are no knobby rubber protusions that are standard on most remotes. It is shaped like a peanut and to me seems easier to use while holding in my left hand than on my right. This may be attributed to the use of the buttons that are adjacent to the left and right side of the lcd screen. In order to set up the remote you have to use the supplied software. Once installed the software will automatically launch and connect to the logitec website to look for updates. I assume that it is necessary to have an Internet connection, especially if you want to upgrade the remote's firmware to fix or add new features. Once I registered and logged in to the site the programming wizard began. At this point you are asked to identify the equipment you have by model number. If you only have a partial number don't fret, the software is pretty good at guessing the model. Anyway each of my components were easily identified. You are then asked how you intend to use the remote, i.e. watch TV, listen to music, watch a DVD, etc... The remote will setup the activity automatically or you can set it up yourself or use a combination of the two, which is what I did. Overall to setup the remote like I wanted took about 2 hours. Part of that was learning the options for programming. I think most users will be happy with the out of the box setup options, if you have a complex system then this remote will certainly work for you too. A couple of items worth mentioning, if you have your equipment in a cabinet that obscures the infared receiver on the equipment you may want to consider the 890, it uses RF and does not depend on line of sight to transmit signals. However if your equipment is in the open then save the extra 60 dollars and buy this remote, it is worth every penny. Finally, the software programming interface can be better. There is no visual display of the remote while you are programming it so you don't have a real sense of where the custom control you just created will appear on the LCD.
I have several cameras, and several Lowepro Bags. Quality of Lowepro is always excellent, most of all the bags are always practicable in design, and store what I need.
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
The Little Friend is brilliant recreation of growing up in the mid to later 20th century...you feel the heat of Mississippi sidewalks and swimming holes, the cool bedrooms of your elderly aunts.I could plop down in one of Edie's kitchen chairs and just start chatting, Ms. Tartt's characterizations are so full.Does any author have the talent to transporting take you to the days of digging holes in your yard to get to China...having a named area of your property for confidences and plans...the deep experience of summer days away from adult eyes...?Bravo. it's been a joy.
I won't start to use a new lens unless I have one of these before unboxing it! you never know! the coating on todays lens's can scratch easy and ruin them, also this is the real thing I have purchaced a lot of filters that were of questionable quality possibly counterfeit but there is no doubt with this Tiffen that is the real deal!!!!
The strap is compatible to my Protec Trumpet W/ Mute Pro Pac Case. The excess strap is long which is good for it as it is adjustable.
Works with issue in portrait or landscape view. Does't tip or slide when iPad is used on stand, u like some other cheaper stands.
Purchased this router to replace older Linksys router. Setup was extremely easy with included installation CD. Range seems good throughout smaller house, and much faster than G based router. Great price at less than $40, it was $50-$60 at two major retailers. Only complaint, and very minor, is ability to stand on its side. in pictures it shows you can stand router up on end, however I don't see any supporting "feet" and without support seems to tip easily. Not a big deal though, just fine laying flat.
Pros:Long battery lifeHigh storage capacityEasy to use softwareGreat soundNever, ever, ever skipsLots and lots of preferences and optionsVery small and lightThe USB connection is on the top, so you don't have to take off the cover to add musicThe software is easy to useCons:Reception on the tuner is just ok (only gets stations within 20 miles)Programming presets on the tuner is difficult and switching from preset mode to tuner mode can be confusingThe symbols are not quite as intuitive as I'd likeFile transfer is not fast (maybe 150K/sec)The plastic cover can be hard to take off to change the batteryEven with all that, it does exactly what I wanted it to do and I would definitely buy this one again if I lost it (I shudder at the thought)
Signal is diminished when using this product or when splitting six ways making it useless. I threw mine away.
First I'd like to say I'm more than impressed by iRiver's latest HD based music player. I researched several products to find which had the most to offer. I wound up purchasing the H340 and have had it for about a month now. Here's what I found vs the iPod (I'm using this as a benchmark product since everyone asks "is it better than an iPod?")The H340 has the following features:The H340 supports MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, OGG, WMA, ASF 8Kbps ~ 320 Kbps (OGG: 32Kbps ~ 500Kbps) ID3 V1, ID3 V2 2.0, ID3 V2 3.0The iPod does not support OGG and some of the new ID formats.The H340 has a built in multi-region FM tuner with presets (with autoscan), the iPod does not.The H340 is firmware upgradeable which is very important. If a new format for music comes out or they want to tweak something upgrading the firmware is a cheaper alternative than buying a new device. If you search around the internet, there is a firmware upgrade that will let you play video**. Yes real video. **However, upgrading to a non-US version may void your warranty. I've tried it myself and it works for me. The iPod does not play video, yes that includes the new iPod Photo. There is a hack out there for the iPod where video is crudely played using a 1 picture per second playback but that is not true video!The H340 functions as a portable hard drive the iPod does not. (That is without the help of additional software the Ipod cannot store files directly like the H340) You can store not only music, photo and video files on the H340 but you can keep your documents and any other files on there as well! And unlike the iPod you do not need software to plug the device into another computer. Plug it into a USB2 port and it will show up as another hard drive!It has a really high quality voice recorder with built in mic the iPod does not. Also, you can record radio, voice or anything from the line directly to a MP3 files using only the H340, no software or PC needed!The screen sizes on the iPod Photo and H340 have the size, 2inch color. However, the H340 supports 260k colors vs. IPod Photo's 65.5k colors. The screen on the H340 can be so bright and clear I sometimes need to turn it down to the lowest brightness setting!As for sound quality, absolutely incredible! The H340 comes with SRS WOW 3D sound technology built in. It also has equalizer presets to chose from or create your own settings.The unit can be charged in 3 to 4 hrs via USB or the power adapter and battery life is 16 hrs! The iPod Photo takes 4 to 5 hours to chargeThe Cons...The iPod is thinner and a tad lighter, but it's like comparing a pack of cigarettes to a pack of playing cards (iPod). I don't mind the H340 being a little thicker.The iPod has the brand awareness, so if you're looking for the instant recognition factor, iRiver is not yet there. Form (iPod) vs. Function (H340)!The slideshow feature on the iPod Photo is better as it shows more thumbnails of photos, but keep in mind this may be fixed on the iRiver via firmware if iRiver chooses to do so.In summary, the H340 offers FM playback, firmware upgrades, picture playback, video playback** (See note above as it does not ship with this functionality!), voice recorder, MP3 encoder for recording directly to it, color screen capable of 260k colors, incredible sound fidelity, is a portable hard drive with no software needed to use, awesome battery stamina and costs less than the iPod 40gb Photo version. As with anything, do your own search and see if my opinion matches your own.
I recently received the new mount w/12V adapter for my NUVI 660. It's been on a few trips with me and I have had no issues on the unit. The set up is fast and easy. The thing you need to watch is in warm climates, the suction cup may become adhered to the windshield of the car if left in the sun too long as my previous mount did in Texas. Remember to remove it when you reach your destination.
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
My husband absolutely loves his new binoculars!!!! He plans on using them next whitetail deer season! Thanks so much!Crystal
I upgrade a customer to this device to add the wireless capability. The were using a Linksys BEFVP41 successfully with SSH Sentinel VPN Client software. I am unable to connect with SSH Sentinel and am told by Linksys support that it does not support the SSH Sentinel software, yet, to keep checking their web site for update firmware.This is aweful that they replace a product and remove functionality.
If I had to name our best gift of 2006, I would have to say the portable DVD player. Our children take it everywhere. Our daughter even sets it up in the bathroom while she takes a bath! It works indoors, outdoors and in the car! This was a great buy!
Received it as seller describes, courteous and on on time. My Netbook is working a lot faster surfing on the net than before after replacing with a 1GB. Good product for the $$. I would recommend it.
I LOVE this case. My 15 inch and 17 inch laptops fit in it and I can carry additional folders and various business items in it. I have been getting compliments on this case for years and I need to get another one in case this one goes bad so I will be buying another in the near future. My only complaint is it is hard to clean and looks dusty after extended use (months) and that one of the locking mechanisms on the suitcase do not lock all the way so my suitcase is slightly open on one side (which is frustrating and looks bad). If I could buy that part it would be perfect. The strap is VERY convenient for carrying the case. Definitely should get this if you want a stylish and business case instead of a packback to carry your laptop in.
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.
Ordered three of these to connect my two HD tv's plus a DVD player. All provide an excellent HD signal. Delivered in two days at a great price. What's not to like?
This roof mount was easy to install (so long as you're some what handy.) Has held the antenna on the gable end of my house for over a year now with out issue.
I ordered this release to go with my Canon EOS 5D. When it arrived in the mail (promptly) from 47th Street Photo, I discovered that its connector wasn't even remotely close to compatible with the camera. The Opteka connector is a single male plug, but the camera's connector is a three-pronged male plug. The Opteka obviously needs a three-receptable female connector. I called 47th Street Photo repeatedly without ever getting an answer. I sent them an e-mail describing the problem, but have not heard back from them. The Web site's home page is attractive, but when I tried clicking on several "Products" links, I discovered that they have little or nothing available in most categories. When they do have products available, the "Details" or specifications are incomplete. I'm seriously doubting whether I'm going to get resolution from this outfit (or Amazon).
The bag is great,a perfect fit to the camera. No handle or straps is the downside.
This tablet stand is very sturdy and fully adjustable. It folds flat so it can easily be stored in a pocket and carried with you. I purchased this stand for a Samsung Galaxy tablet, and while the tablet fits in the stand alright, I would say that it is just a little big for the Galaxy tablet. It's a little more suited to a larger tablet like the ipad or the Xoom. The stand is definitely worth the price however.
You cannot beat the price on this cable. Same type item at local store was $44!
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
This is a truly amazing drive! It's taken everything I can throw at it and I have yet to produce a coaster. I've read a few bad reviews other places but I think most of those were due to cheap media, or computer issues not related to the drive.
At this price... I'm happy. I've noticed that none of the consumer electronics retailers carry much antenna mounting hardware anymore.I wish that more corrosion protection where included... I would have gladly paid for the extra life expectancy.
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!!!!
The Diamondback is an awesome gaming mouse. If you don't want to spend the extra $30-40 on a laser, this is the best optical mouse you can get. Unless you're a hardcore gamer who can count the fps just by looking at the screen, this mouse gets the job done. The 7-button design is ideal for most games and all except one of the buttons are easy to access. Plus, it's a limited edition and the blue looks really cool!
about 4 weeks ago the price to get this same thing (ipod mini)was $180. Now it's $205. are you nuts apple makes their ipods for a little less than $30 and their selling them for $205. It's a total rip off. i would not get an ipod mini unless the price is below $150. Sure it's great with all it's songs and extra features but, it's not worth the money. I'd wait for the price to drop before you buy an ipod mini.
It does not work. I have contacted Canon support and it still does not work.
I placed my order on March 3rd and it is not shipped till today(March-14th). This is very disgusting!and I dont know How long will Amazon take to post this review.Bad service Amazon!! Very Bad!!I am Disappointed!!
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 just got this yesterday, but so far I am pleased with the diNovo. I did a couple of software updates last night so it is indeed running the latest version. I'm having some trouble adjusting the backlighting feature, but I already have a good feel for the keyboard layout. The pointer disc is a great feature to have, especially when you're watching a movie or doing something that requires light mousing. I do recommend adjusting the sensitivity because out of the box it is pretty sloppy, but it definitely gets the job done.As far as the design, Logitech hit a home run with the diNovo. Its thin and asthetically pleasing to the eye but also has some weight to it which gives it substance. Smooth services and the metal wrist support looks great as well, however, ergonomically it still feels awkward compared to my Logitech K350 that I use at work. Granted I won't be spending nearly as much time on my home keyboard but I'm interested to see how it feels after I've used it for a while.I'm going to spend some more time getting used to some of these features and update this review. One other thing I will say is that the size of the bluetooth usb adapter is a little ridiculous. Its 2012 and the size of this seems a little dated...bluetooth or not, not to mention it looks like garbage sticking out of my brand new ASUS ROG laptop. Again, not so big of a deal but definitely keep that in mind before you buy.All in all a good product so far and I can't wait to utilize all of its features.
Great cables. Using them and there is no audio video differences from me high dollar cable. For the price I ordered five. Have two spares now for less than half the price of a physical store bought cable.
I do audio production on the computer. I had this weird noise that was generated by mouse use and changing graphics on the monitor. Open a window...whooooosh.....move a window or a file.....whoooooosh. I tried all the internet tricks as well as all the tricks I've learned along the (lengthy) way. I read some internet discussions where it was said that firewire audio devices really preferred the TI chipset. This seemed a rational idea, so I bought this card.To be honest, it did cut down on the background noise through the audio monitors. But on further investigation it turns out to all be related to the motherboard/graphics card/heat/proximity/internal grounding.....blah blah blah. So yes the card works as a firewire card, yes it is quieter and yes it did improve my overall performance. So the 4 stars are for being what it said it is, a great firewire card for a great price. If you're buying this to solve the same problem(s) I had,try it, it's cheap. But you, like me, have other problems as well that this card can't solve.
Very cheap price and I was a little worried of quality but when I received them they were just fine.
This product performs just as well as the high end versions, for a much lower cost. A great money saver for the same effect!
Thanks to these cases, my Zune has maintained a flawless appearance. The clip that comes with the case is awesome. Not only can you clip the player onto your pants, but it also kicks out to be a stand so that you can put the player on a table or your desk and watch the videos without having to hold it sideways. What's also nice, it comes with an adhesive hook that you can mount to your cars dashboard so that you can have the player sitting in a safe and convenient place when you're driving. I'm thrilled to have found these here, seeing as they are no longer carried in stores. Bravo to the seller!!!My only caveat is that the case is sort of bulky, and the front cover isn't exactly easy to open. Having taken these into consideration, I still love it. What's the point in having a protective case if it's flimsy and pops open easily?
Wait for an alternative. This unit is still under active development. Much of the functionality that it boasts does not work (for example TV Tuner cards are listed as supported on the box but Netgear openly says this does not work). The hardware is too weak to support HD and even on standard definition it frequently stutters and loses video/audio sync.
I chose this particular unit because of its capacity and shape; it had to fit behind a dresser and provide at least 3 outlets, plus coax protection. I have had good results from Tripp Lite products in the past, but have no hard data on this one. It appears to be of good construction and is a good shape for my purposes. I believe that it will provide adequate protection in this application, which includes 22" LCD TV, VCR and cable box.
All control works for my RCA HD television without any programming - broke original and bought this as replacement
This isn't the greatest DVD player in the world. It's actually not that great and doesn't work 100 percent of the time. Why then the five stars? Because it's cheap, that's why. I've bought high and mid range DVD players, and they all lasted about a year. This one lasts about a year too, but it's cheap. You can buy a big crate full of these for the same price as a better player and then just replace it with a new one every time one breaks. You don't have to care if the kids put food in it or if it's clean or not. It's cheap- I highly recommend it.
With nikon d40 at only 6MP is this card necessary? I have shot burst mode with jpg files just fine on a class 2 card and have had no issues. I now regularly shoot raw or raw+jpg and this card does make a difference especially in burst mode. The buffer acts like it should with this card and does not bog down significantly. If you shoot the occasional "snapshot" then any cheap card will do. If you are serious about your photography, get this card. BTW 500+ raw with this card in d40.
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 may be biased coming from a horrible Griffin iTrip but this transmitter is incredible. I rarely ever get static with this. It has tremendous sound quality and you actually get bass transmitted well. I was astounded when I first tried it out and I don't regret getting this one bit. You won't be disappointed.Using in Cincinnati, OH perfectly.
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 received this product for Christmas at least 2 years ago, and it does not have any major problems. It has always been a reliable product. I do not use it as my primary DVD device now b/c I got a laptop w/ a DVD writer (
Exactly what I would expect from San Disk. Great product. Alway reliable.
i got this lens 4week ago iv taken alot of pic.with it and they all came out flawliss.it a 2.8 len so it fast.iv had no problem with this len i like the tamron lens they truely are the best lens for the money in my book.give them a try see what you thing you won"t be sorry
This thing does its job sometimes, but for laptop users that are constantly disconnecting, reconnecting, going into sleep mode, etc, it often gets confused. I found myself constantly unplugging and plugging devices back in to get them to be recognized, because this hub seemed to lose the connection. I now have a small travel usb hub that doesn't even require a power adapter and works perfect! Maybe I'll use this hub for a desktop or something that doesn't need to be constantly disconnected and re-connected.
Like previous Garmin products we have used the 478 GPS receiver is easy to use. Keep the directions handy to switch between "street and marine" use. Bought the unit for a marine chartplotter backup but now use it for street navigation as well.
I have a large notebook, with a 16 inch screen and it still fits into this holder. Only problems for some notebookes could be that the cover might hide the on off switch and also internal speakers. The later happens in my case, but I have external speakers so it makes no difference. It is not particularly easy to adjust the height with the notebook inside. But, aagin this is not a major problem.The USB 2 ports work well. If you are looking for a way to raise the height of your notebook screen and gain USB ports, this is a good solution.
Everything about this radio is solid for the price but it has relatively lousy reception. I live in FL so I will keep it for the next hurricane. (handcrank feature) If I needed it daily i would have had to return it. Adddendum: It stopped working 18 months later.
There aren't a lot of bells and whistles on this card reader. It does excatly what it is supposed to do, read your sd card. Its perfect for if you have multiple cameras. Instead of grabing the cord for each camera (they all use differnt usb cords) you can just use this to read your cards.Or if you are like me and lost your usb cord, instead of paying over 20 bucks to get a new one, you can just buy this cheap little gadget.
The marketing material for this says "...the easy way..."Ha!I tried: (1) the Linksys website; (2) India phone tech support; (3) having my tech-geek friend come over and play with it. Even the suggestions by previous reviewers by Amazon (which were FAR clearer than option 1 and 2) didn't work for me...(but, to the credit of said reviewers, I did come the CLOSEST to getting it to work by following the steps the reviewers suggested. (Yay Amazon! ;-)Simply couldn't get my wireless network (all Linksys equipment) and this thing to talk to each other.If you buy this thing without having a degree in IT, good luck.Back to the store it goes.
The Tamrac digital camera bag is preciselly what I was looking for, not to big to carry around but with sufficient space to take my Canon Camera, battery charges with two additional batteries, space for spare sd card and a very convenient wrap for the shoulder.
I purchased this set to hook up my Blu-Ray player in order to download materials and more importantly view Netflix movies via their instant viewing feature. I am a complete technophobe and had these devices up and running in a few minutes. No software installation, etc. Just plug into the router then the wall, and then from the device into the wall in another room. I did have to buy another Ethernet cable because the ones included were very short, but only cost me another $7.00. This works incredibly and seemed to be a lot more reliable and easier to set-up than the wireless ethernet bridges I was thinking about. A great buy!
I bought these headphones for running. I never got a chance to try to run with them--they do not fit my ears at all; and I tried all of the attachments.
works awesome with canon digital cameras, pictures are better than built in flash, nice price and features, tilts, swivles has flash guard/cover comes with base accessory and carrying case that holds all you need. does not come with 4 AA batteries which is required to use the flash.the 4 AA batts. last approx. 2000 flashshighly recommend
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 have this lens coupled with a Pentax K10D and although I have not taken a lot of photos with it, it seems to be a great lens. It is actually smaller than the Pentax DA 16-45mm, and very lightweight. The auto focus is responsive and sharp. At this point the only reason for 4 stars is that I haven't used it enough to give it 5.
This product attempts to solve the longstanding problem of large changes in television audio program volume. Unfortunately when there is a sudden change in volume coming from the source, the output of this device first overcompensates and then slowly stabilizes. The result is nearly as annoying as the original problem. Great idea but poor execution.
Purchased this after the original broke, through not fault of Garmin. Tried a Radio Shack universal adapter but this did not work, for some reason the Garmin 660 was never able to hold a charge with it. I went ahead and purchased this 12-volt adapter hoping that the problem was not with the Garmin itself and have yet to have any problem with it. Given the cost of the Garmin and the lifetime update, I'd been furious if this didn't work but.....good as new and I'm a happy camper!Go Amazon!!! Best prices; prompt, free delivery; no wonder the stock price of Amazon is so high!!!
This CD player died after only 2 months. Not worth the money.
First bought the Sony that Amazon has at #1- it was actually not good in the fact that it picked up Iphone or other RF interference and ruined 2 of my recordings. Than I tried other Olympus recorders, and found them ok, but I really wanted stereo output and good battery life with little hissing. The Sony had A LOT of hiss in the recording. This one once you turn on the filter in playback eliminates practically all the hiss. Trust me I went through like 5 recorders before settling on this little guy. The only thing I wish it had was a way to add to a recording. Once you stop you have to record a new file, so be sure to just Pause. Probably the most amazing thing about this recorder is the battery life- While the Sony 820 ate up my batteries in one week of classes, this thing hasn't even dropped a bar out of 3!!! Very impressed. Sometimes it takes some searching, but don't buy the top two sellers when you can get this for the same price.You won't regret it! Plus the Sony comes with NO CASE!!!! I would of liked headphones, but that is not a big deal, the case that comes with this is so needed. Sony, I'm a little disappointed that your product wasn't even close to what Olympus put out.
so i got the 18 and i built the box like my man said using the specs he gave btw thanks and piss on them for not providinig them so far so good it sounds so awesome pushing a 1550 watt amp and on top of tht a 500 watt eq sounds like i got hella more than one 18 in the back of my 04 blazer and im movin pictures on the wall at my moms house when i pull in thanks for the specs again
This was the second try I had on finding a briefcase for my projector. This one was exactly right. Light weight - and good looking and everything fits.
Perfect product as per specifications. Easy functions and well explained instructions. Great performance for home video use. Good product.Does not come with standard carry belt/shoulder strap. It some time becomes difficult to carry in one hand all the time as you can not hang it around. Must buy a shoulder strap separately.Also, the software is not to updated. Slow and takes a long time to save on computer. Must go for alternative software to save video shot in computer. I also need to figure how how to transfer content from camera to computer.Standard battery has too short life. Must go for additionl battery with longer life.
Screwed it on my camera. Turned the the filter while photographing water with sun glinting off it and couldn't see any difference no matter how I turned the filter (I turned it 360 degrees). Could be operator error and if it is I'm happy to change my review but I don't think it's worth anything to me. I've put polarized sunglasses in front of my point and shoot and gotten better results.
I purchased the RoadMate four weeks ago. I have used it daily in areas where I don't know the streets. The map database is filled with errors, missing streets, and incorrectly named streets. The database seems to be fine if the streets have been there for more than 7 years. The rest is hit-or-miss, mostly miss.If you zoom out from the lowest scale, the unit often doesn't display the street names where you can read them, or only displays them for a moment. It also requires you to know the city that you are in to select the street. It does not offer suggestions, or a search by street.I contacted Magellan for help with all the errors in the maps. They said tough, we don't offer an update and have no plans to do so.If you have to know where your going, CHOOSE ANOTHER UNIT! Make sure it has easily updated maps at no cost or low cost.Avoid the RoadMate!!!!
It really doesn't get much simpler than this. The switch is nice and compact. It works great and one of the better values out there for similar products.
Terk is the perfect way to control the out of control volume of commercials...it works just the way you want it to.
This is by far the best digital camera for partying. I often take my cameras along with me to bars and parties. I used to be paranoid carrying expensive cameras around, but not anymore. This one is fairly inexpensive, and of high quality. This camera easily fits in my pocket and handles the spills and thrills weekly without problems. Now that i have this camera, i allways have proof to show my roomates the fun times i have every weekend. Thank you for a great product.
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.
Very happy with whole process. The pictures do not do it justice. Brushed nickel looks close enough to stainless steel to match the appliances, and the wood is solid, not a veneer. Very sturdy - weighs a ton. Instructions for mounting a little vague, but the key is to make sure you have it anchored into ceiling joists. I used 3 inch lagscrews. The unit goes together very easily and is very attractive. good fit and finish. Defintely two thumbs up. I still cannot figure out what you would hang from the very top hooks. Only 8" of clearance and hard to reach. I think they are more decorative than functional.
We had another that we paid a lot for and we had lots of trouble with it. We've had this one for over 2 years and have not had a single problem. It's such a good product that we are about to buy another to take with us one vacation for our game consoles.
This is the absolute best gadget you will ever buy! It does everything from organizing your life, to downloading web pages, to replacing your TV / VCR remote.This is a definate must for the gadget enthusiast! I am VERY happy with this PDA; an excellant value that is both economical and fits in your pocket!
I've got 2000 35mm photos, and I've always wanted a digital camera. I purchased this one, after months of research, in Mar 01. Simply put, it's been the best purchase I've ever made. I love it. It's simple, I never have to change from the default settings, it takes beautiful pictures, and everyone thinks it's really expensive. The quality of the photos is unbelieveable. You won't want to switch from the 1MB .jpeg files. The USB/VHS cables work great. I've literally had NO PROBLEMS out of this camera. If there could be some improvements, I'd like for the flash to work a little better. Also, you have to pay attention and have the trigger half-pulled to get those action shots, but I think that's to be expected with a digital camera. I bought this camera..and got the 128MB compact flash card... The compact flash card is much cheaper now. I can walk around and take 120 1MB, high quality pictures, outdoors and NEVER run the one battery I own out of juice. That was a big concern of mine, but it's really no problem. You won't need the extra battery and charger. If you love to take photos, and you're not an expert, I highly recommend this camera. (This is not a BS write-up, I really do recommend it.)
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...
I'll admit it's not TIVO but at least it seems to work. The picture is stunning. Where else are you going to go if you want a hd-dvr? I'm happy with it. But as soon as TIVO and Direct tv hook up with a hd-dvr it's in the trash.
I loved this monitor, it had beautiful color and resolution every thing that I need for working on video editing. That is until it just went black in the middle of my project due in three days! How could something held in such high respect be so lacking of quality. I took every step to ensure this monitor wouldn't burn out any time soon. It never sat on, never was left to burn the image, and always dusted and kept clean.Honestly, just to be fair I am sure I got one out of 500 that break. However I have to pay shipping to get it to Viewsonic for warranty repair/replacement; that is not good service. Then after three seperate emails I am not told how long it will take to get it back and that if I want an express exchange to get one immediately, I am told they will have to put an authorization on my card for the retail amount of the monitor.Still no word from them on return time estimate. I would have to fear what the other person says about warranty service and hope that the $3000 computer I used this with doesn't sit and waste in the time that it will take to be back at work again.We shall see, however I would not recommend this monitor nor would I buy another after my initial experience with it and the company.
I've owned one of these for about 4 years now and just had to replace it because it wore out. 4 years of near daily use impressed me so I purchased one again.If you need an adaptor, this is a good one to get.
These cards are worth it if you can get them under the retail price to save a bit of cash and so you don't have to use your Credit Card on Xbox live.
This is a great camera, and there are a few things that I would like different, but for it's price it is highly practical.First off, Canon makes great products. Though the settings are not completely intuitive, once you have it down, you have it down. The review LCD is nice and large, and the viewfinder is entirely functional. I like the complexity of the menu for next level photographers who are moving into a more professional realm.The battery life on the XTi is satisfactory. If used a lot it will need charging every few days. This is that case with digital equipment. The shutter speed, as well as the aperture size is quite versatile.My only complaint is that the controls need to be a bit smoother and intuitive, but aside from that this is a great start. You can go to higher models, but this little canon will get the job done, very well.
An excellent product and I am very fortunate that I purchased before hand this items because recently I purchased a 3G Samsung Cell Phone, with its charger the Plug was not working at all, then I changed with my purchased Plug from Amazon, and the charger started working well. Thanks to Almighty I bought this Plugs beforehand.
have no problem with it. Works as good as the one I was renting.I'm pleased with the item. thank you
This was a great value, and has performed well. I recently replaced it with a LCD screen to save electricity, but it works.
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.
Fits my Powershot A560 perfectly. Only reason it gets 4 stars is because the net pouch on the side is useless. Anything you put in it (read extra batteries) will fall out unless the case is kept perfectly level.
This is a beautiful case and worth every penny. The ipod is a beautiful instrument deserving of a case of this premium quality. This case fits my 30 GB 5G ipod perfectly. I can see how it may be kind of tight for those who have the 60 GB ipod. I slip my ipod in and out of this case with no scratching issues whatsoever. While it is a little more difficult, I am now able to work the click wheel just fine through the clear plastic protector. I love the way this thing hooks on to your belt loop. The ipod will hang upside down but that is so you can grab it and easily use it while it is connected to your belt loop. The kickstand feature is fabulous. Some people complain that it will not stay up by itself. That is because they have not figured out that the small strap that holds the ipod in the case buttons into the top half of the case holding it in place as a kickstand. Works perfect. I find no functional drawbacks with this case. Being made of fine grain leather it has a luxury fell to it and it smells great. Highly Recommended.
I bought this Sony turntable on or about April 30, 2010 in order to play my Beatles records. In my opinions, vinyl is the only way to play the Beatles and this wonderful turntable allows me to do just that. It produces a rich, full stereo sound that blows CD players away. However, I must admit that I also have a good stereo amplifier. This Sony turntable is also priced right. It's very affordable. This product rocks!!! Tom
I've been using a Nikon F4 for over 12 years and had no intention of going digital until a friend loaned me his Canon 10D- what a great camera. Shortly thereafter Nikon released the D70 enabling me to acquire a reasonably affordable digital body and to keep using all my great Nikkor glass. Although the D70 feels like a toy compared to the F4 it takes fantastic pictures - as good or better than my best taken with Velvia at least up to 8x10 (printed using an Epson SP2200/Epson Premium Luster Paper). The D70's easy to use and has all the feature's you'd want. I usually shoot on manual, but the D70's "autopilot" programs are great & shooting at ISO 1600 gives nice results. "Optimizing" with PhotoShop has been infrequent. The only problem I've encountered so far is that the CR2's (not cheap) go very quickly - but the rechargeable batteries last "forever". The D70's a no-brainer.***********Almost one year & about 15,000 shots later the only thing I miss about my F4 is not being able to shoot quickly, not being able to take full advantage of my 17-35 mm zoom and not getting enough arm exercise (so I still use the F4 for these purposes). The D70's fantastic!!
I wouldn't call myself a CD Binder expert, but I purchased this at $10 after rebate and I feel it is a very good deal. I believe you can get this now for $8 after rebate and get a 128 CD Binder for free if you look for the coupon.I've only had the binder for a month and haven't put it through any stress testing yet. It's made in China, but it seems fairly sturdy. The handle is connected to cover by some stitching and has two plastic bolts that go through the cover and attach to the binding (a sheet of thin plastic that holds all the CD/DVD pages). I am not an expert, but I'm expecting it to last a long time with normal usage.It contains 40 pages which hold 4 on each side, so it can hold 320 CD/DVDs as advertised. Mine is at about 1/3 full right now, and at full capacity, the binder should still be able to zip up (a problem I've had with other binders). I've never had a 320 binder full before, but I'm expecting it to be crazy heavy.
This filter will work with the Kodak Z812IS camera with the filter and lens (52mm Lens / Filter Adapter for Kodak EasyShare Z612, Z712, Z812, Z1012, & Z8612 IS Digital Camera) adapter. To take pictures with it you will need to either adjust the camera settings through the manual mode, or simply set the camera to low ISO mode and turn the flash off. For best results I also recommend setting the camera to black and white instead of color as not doing so will generate a purplish image.As advertised, this filter will filter out long distance hazes and take stunning landscape pictures. Combine this filter with one of the Opteka HD2 telephoto lenses (I use this oneOpteka 2.2x HD Telephoto Lens for Kodak EasyShare Z612, Z712, Z812, Z1012, & Z8612 IS Digital Camera) for AMAZING results.Depending on your camera, it may take a couple of days for you to figure out how to configure the camera to use this. Some research on web forums will help, but the best teacher is experience. Get out there and start snappin' pics.
I bought this to replace another card reader that mysteriously vanished. I was expecting a white one, but I received one in black instead, though it's not a big deal. So far it's been working fine. It's a bit slower than my other SD card reader, which was the same price, which is why I rated it 4 stars. I also rated it this because of the design. I wish there was some type of cover for the place where the card is inserted. I'm just worried about dust or junk getting into the slot when I put my card reader into my bag & in general. Overall I feel good in my choice to buy this product & hoping that it won't die on me. For anyone that is curious, I use this product with my 2008 Macbook. I read some other reviews about having to insert the card first before putting the card reader in, so that is what I do.
I recently purchased this Roku unit, after seeing it demonstrated at a friend's house. It has enabled me to pull together music from various sources & play them back through my main sound system, be they CD's that I've downloaded into my Itunes, or .wav files that I've made in my studio, which is in a separate building on my property (I've sneaker-netted the .wav files to my flash-drive, then to my computer).In terms of the internet radio functions, the Roku can grab most stations, & there are many useful stations built into the factory presets;programming new stations, seraching via scrolling & entering the call letters was pretty straight-forward. My one complaint is with the remote; some functions aren't very intuitive, & there is no way to fast-forward through a tune as it is playing, at least not that I've found.
Keep everything cool.Previous Case my cpu full-load temp was about 55+ CThis case lower it down to around 45 C.
Works fine (it's a light bulb - what's not to work?) but if you're gonna shoot thru a diffuser spring for more watts.
I should say first that I've been very happy with LinkSys products and support. However...Why would LinkSys put a product on the market that doesn't use WPA encryption? Why did I have to disable security on my network entirely to install it, then enable WEP, then repeatedly reboot every machine in my house connected to my wireless network? Why did the Setup utility finally say, repeatedly, "Cannot associate with this AP in repeater mode"? Why is this message completely undocumented? It turns out that the RE is *not* compatible with my WRT54GS, contrary to the claims on the box.Most of all, why did a LinkSys technician finally suggest to me that I run a cable up the stairs from my router, attach it to a brand new WAP54G, and return the Range Expander? Because that would probably work, unlike this device, which consumed oh, about 3 working days.
Great recorder. Voice activated. Comes in handy at meetings. Versatile and yet small enough that I can carry in my pocket.
I just got back from SamAsh and tried all sort of headphones. I wanted something under $50. I found the 7506's to sound the best, and this was second best. I had my heart set on the Sennheiser hd280's but they were pale and have less bandwidth compared to the 7506 and are heavier too. Some how I wanted to own a Sennheiser product! But it would be 'those' headphones.The 7502 sound almost as good as the 7506, but they are not nearly as comfortable. The pads are a plastic vinyl like and will wear out, and can be replaced. They do no cover the full ear as the 7506 does. Other $49 headphone from Samsom had a phasing hollow sound, you dont notice it at first until comparing a few. But once you hear the $100 and up quality phones you know why people spend the extra dollars. These were the only good sounding, but not 100% comfortable headphone in the $50 range.High prices headphone also buy true leather, and wear very well.Soundwise both the 7502 and 7506 sound very very good, it really come done to the comfort issue.
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 only reason i finished the book was because i KNEW, just KNEW that she (Tartt) wouldn't let me down.. however, i was wrong.. &quot;the secret history&quot; is my favorite book and i really can't believe how different &quot;the little friend&quot; turned out to be.. there's none of the same magic.. and it's definitely NOT a page turner.. on the contrary, i could barely stay awake reading it.. i'm sorely disappointed and hope that Tartt will try again and redeem herself..
I purchased this camera in early June 2006... a month later, I'm very happy with it. This is my first digital camera -- I had been waiting for prices to come down and features to improve. All of the buttons and knobs on traditional cameras seemed overwhelming to me -- hence my appreciation of this camera. There are two buttons on the back - one to review pictures you've taken (titled "play") and one to pull up menus (titled "menu"). I also bought the wireless remote control (model "E") as well as a generic AC adapter ("Digital Concepts 4.5V AC Adaptor") from Amazon. Both have performed well though I think the wireless remote control was a waste of money -- it's only for taking pictures of yourself, vs. I was hoping it would work with the slideshow feature when plugged into the TV. I also purchased a fast 1 GB SD ("Sandisk SDSDPH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II SD Plus USB") card from Amazon and seem to have tons of capacity for pictures and video... and I'm not experiencing the slow performance issue that others have referenced.The slide show feature is great - it comes with cables to plug into your TV or VCR and within seconds there's a menu on your TV for an auto or manual slide show.The LCD screen is big and clear -- and bright in all but the brightest of outdoor situations. I bought some anti-scratch plastic overlays on ebay to protect the screen.The camera also includes a bunch of special effects and editing functions, such as making pictures brighter or adding clip art, etc. Only complaint is that after you modify a picture, the camera goes back to the end of all pictures you have stored, vs back to that specific picture, so you have to scroll backward again... but not a big deal.I had no trouble uploading pictures to my computer, and was also impressed at the video capabilities... with my SD card I have about 15-20 mins of video recording time at the higher quality setting.Camera is also a good size - fits in your palm or pocket nicely without being too small to hold. Good sound effects too -- you can set the camera so it makes a "meow" when you take a picture. There's also a customizable startup screen so you can take a picture of a business card and have it display when you first turn on the camera -- just in case you lose the camera and it is found by an honest soul.Touch screen was my #1 reason for buying this camera. I researched the only other touchscreen model on the market, made by Sony, but reviews of that one were lukewarm and this camera is brand new on the market, so new reviews...so I took a chance and am very happy I did.Everyone who sees it is curious about the touchscreen and falls in love immediately... and within seconds they are taking pictures with it and marveling and its intuitive user interface. In 2 years I bet they'll all be like this.Only drawback would be there's no viewfinder, so you look at the big LCD screen to take a picture...since I was used to a viewfinder on my 35mm I thought this might be an issue, but it's not... I don't even miss it.Great camera, EASY to use, highly recommended!!!
I just got it today and think its really a good piece.
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...
A expected better from a brand like Philips. The DVD player plays all DVDs and CDs but there is an annoying ticking sound as you play most DVDs.
I like the idea of the covers for the LCD on my camera it is a pain cutting out the cover to fit the screen. Other than that it is a very good product.
i currently have three of these keyboards. i loved them for their ease of use and long battery life. my problem with my first keyboard started about a year after purchase when different keys stopped working on the right side. if i moved the keyboard around i could sometimes get it to come back but it got worse and worse. thinking that this was a fluke, i bought another one and within the warranty period it also had the same problem and it was as though the keyboard shorted out along a line of keys from top to bottom. i called customer support which less than customer friendly or supportive, but they ultimately determined that it was a defect of the keyboard and not my palm tx and sent me another one. i used that one for about two months and it began to do the same thing. i have done absolutely everything to the keyboard, and my palm to try to rectify the problem with to no avail. i absolutely love, and depend on this keyboard daily, when it works, and take great care of them, however they all died the same death. disappointing.
This sleeve fits the Acer Timeline 4810 very well. The 9.5" dimension is just slightly too long for a perfect fit but the other two dimensions are spot on. I think you would be hard pressed to find something that fits better than this. Nice looking. Quality zipper. Good construction for a basic neoprene sleeve.
I bought this card for my mothers new Kodak camera and it worked great, lots of storage space. No Problems
I purchased this product and loved it. it was easy to install and ready to go.
I wanted a stand for my new iPad 2 but didn't want to overpay. This one is perfect. It's small, sturdy, and feels like it's made for my iPad. Works in portrait or landscape position. You can easily adjust the tilt angle until satisfied. Great for the breakfast table.
This tv went bad within 4 months. No matter what channel I have it on it goes back to channel 1, within a minute or two. The year warranty is worthless since the company will not issue a "return merchandise" form which is required to send it back. Their customer service never gets back to you and does not honor their guarantee. I should have did my homework and looked at the other reviews regarding VISCO. Visco is NOT Vizio which is a Quality company. STAY AWAY from VISCO if you don't want a headache and to waste your money!
I've had a lot of lenses in 25-odd years of shooting, but only a few have ever been indispensable to me. This lens is one of them.I picked this up to supplement my Tamron 18-50, but it's on the camera so much I'll probably end up selling the Tamron.Sharpness is quite good on this lens, even wide open. But in fairness, I shoot mostly people, so if the corners are soft, I'd probably never notice, since there almost never people there.Distortion is surprisingly well controlled given how wide it is. I tried out a Tamron 11-17 and found it much too fisheye for me.It is a hefty lens, no doubt. The clutch mechanism for switching between AF and MF works very well, and it's darn near silent focusing (of course, how far does it really have to focus at that point).Do not pass up an opportunity to check out this lens, and if you have to buy it here on blind faith and others' recommendations, I think you'll be pleased.
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.
This switch is the BEST! I plugged it into my gigabit network and data came pouring out of all 5 ports like crazy. It works as a blinkey night-light and you can keep your coffee warm if you keep your mug on top of it. It works with XP and Win 7 (64 & 32 bit!) It will handle 5 or 6 cats. I only have 2 cats but it still switches like gangbusters. If it ever quits working, I might light it on fire and blow it up with an M-80 while drinking beer. That would be cool. FREE SHIPPING!
I upgraded from an original intuos to the intuos 3 (same size). The pad as a whole seems more substantial and solid. I like the thicker pen and soft grip. The only drawback for me is the two sections of buttons and touchpads. Out of habit, i rest my hand all over the pad when i'm drawing, and i accidentally click buttons and zoom in and out of my paintings all the time which is quite annoying. You can disable the clicking buttons, but i can't seem to disable the touchpad which zooms in and out. This annoyance is forgiveable, but i would rather have no extra buttons, and a cheaper price.
Great Unit, makes beautiful pix. Each time you print 25-30 pix on 3x5 or 4x6 you put in a new ribbon cartridge which comes with the paper. Couldn't be happier, paid a very reasonable price from VDO Specialities. Great outfit to do business with! They were concerned with some early misgivings I had and called me! Offered to refund and pay for return, said they were going to refund my money anyway because of the misunderstanding! Guy named Mike Walker, super to do busines with!Highly recommend VDO Specialties!!!!
This cable works just as well as what you would pay $30+ for in a store. There is no need for anything else but this. After comparing my Monster cable with this one I found no difference whatsoever except that I paid $100 for it at B*** B**. Absolutely absurd. Stick with this!
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.
Got rid of 4 separate remote controls on the coffee table.very easy to use but we had some difficulities while programing
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.
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!
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.
I purchased this system for my father, as a father's day gift. It arrived [...]in a timely fashion, as always, but then I waited and waited and waited for DirecTV to get in touch with me for installation (as indicated in the information provided on this page.) When I finally got tired of waiting, I called them, figuring it was some sort of glitch. What I got was a rude, arrogant, don't-know-nothing-don't-want-to-know-nothing attitude from the customer service person I spoke to who assured me that they did NOT provide installation. That was something I had to get from the place that sold it to me. And no matter how many times I tried to explain, the response was always, "No, you have to contact the place where you bought it. This isn't our problem."Well I did contact the place where I bought it to tell them to take it back because I was not about to take this any further. And to Amazon's eternal credit, they took it back, no questions asked, and apologized for the problem. In my opinion, they had nothing to apologize for; they did what they were supposed to do. It's DirecTV that fell down on the job. So ask yourself (as I did) do you want to be tied to a company that has such a loose definition of service? The prospect of months or even years - assuming they ever bothered to hook up the system; I have a friend who is still waiting nearly 10 months after recieving a system as a Christmas gift - of trying to get them to respond in case of problems, was just daunting. So I called DISH, they hooked up a system within 3 days and have always been polite and helpful when there have been problems or requests on this end. HUGE difference, and one I recommend you take into account before you commit to something like this.
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.
The strap I received does not match the picture at all. It has a great soft grippy pad, that I like, but it is way too short. Overall it is only 31in. (Compared to 51in on a standard Nikon strap) After you fasten it properly to your camera, it leaves you with maybe 25in. Which is barely enough to put your head through. If you are wearing a jacket, you can forget about wearing it over your shoulder, unless you want it to rub on your underarms. That sucks, because I like that pad a lot.I just stopped using that strap and went to a different brand until I can come up with some way to extend it.
I have to admit that I probably would not have purchased the HV10 when it first came out -- for the full product price. But many people did because it was (and is) an excellent High Definition camcorder. It is now selling for about half the price it originally listed for and this makes it a baragin, as well.The HV10 has an excellent video picture -- in daylight it has as good a picture as any of the non-professional HDV camcorders. Many have knocked it for its low-light performance, but so far I have found it to be comparable to many of the camcorders I owned in the past. (Certainly not as good as in bright light, but definitely worth watching.)Add to this the fact that (for a camcorder) it takes quite passable still photos, with many of the options for still photography that are usually only available on a dedicated still digital video camera. I would not buy the HV10 if still photography is your primary interest, but it takes 3.2 Megapixel images that look good as long as you don't try to print them much larger than 5x7 or so.The form factor of the camera is definitely a matter of personal taste. I happen to like the small upright design that the HV10 shares with the Canon Optura line and many Sony camcorders. (In fact, I previously owned two Sony camcorders with this form factor). It may help that I have fairly small hands. Before purchasing it, my wife and I compared it to the newer Canon HV20 and the Sony HC-7. We preferred the look and feel of the HV10.It does lack several features that may affect your desire to purchase it -- as many have said, it lacks any means to add an external microphone or headphones. The sound from the built-in Mic, however, is fine for my videotaping needs. (I own a directional mic for one of my Sony camcorders, and it does improve sound, but I find that I rarely use it.) Others have complained about the lack of an HDMI connector. I don't mind its omission (although it would have been a nice addition) because the componet output (using the provided cable) is similar in quality. I use the iLink connection (also known as Firewire) to connect it directly to my Sony HDTV -- which not only transfers video and sound, but allows me to control the camcorder with the Sony's remote. The iLink/Firewire connection also provides for video connection to a Mac or PC.The HV10 weighs less than 1 pound and feels solid. It is handsome with ebony and silver design. (In comparison, I was unimpressed with the look and feel of the newer HV20 -- it feels too "plastic" and not as well made.)I consider the fact that it records in HDV on miniDV tapes one of its advantages. AVCHD camcorders that record on miniDVDs or Hard Disk do not (currently at least) generate video that is easy to edit with most of today's video editing software.The HV10 is my first purchase of a Canon camcorder (most of my previous camcorders were made by Sony), so I was not sure what to expect, but the quality is excellent. I miss the touch screen found on current Sony models (many people don't like the touch screen, but I do), and it is a bit harder to find Canon accessories than Sony accessories, but other wise I am quite satisfied. You probably will want to invest in another battery (the larger Canon BP-315 batteryCanon BP-315 Battery Pack for Optura 600 & HV10 Camcorderswill last approximately twice as long as the supplied battery), and at some point you may want to purchase a wide-angle accessory lensCanon WD-H37C, Wide Angle Converter Lens for DC40, Optura 10 and Optura 20 Camcorders, 37mm Mounting Threads. (Like most consumer camcorders, the 10X zoom is somewhat lacking on the wide-angle side.)As a Mac user, I am pleased to report that it works with with iMovie HD and iPhoto right out of the box with no need for additional software.The HV10 is apparently being phased out for the newer (but larger) HV20. This means that you can pick up the HV10 for a bargain price while they are still available. In my case, that's worth the fifth star in the rating.
I love this gizmo. Lots of manufacturers make USB 2.0 mini-drives. Lexar put a key ring hole on their portable drive.Let's face it. This is the size of fingernail clippers, albeit really expensive ones. How often do you lose the random junk you carry in your pockets compared to how often do you lose your keys? Hardly ever. This is why this portable drive is the one to buy. You almost always have your keys with you.Now if they could only figure out how to hang onto the little end cap.
These are my second set of Shure headphones and I was greatly pleased with my first pair but they broke at fault of myself. I got these headphones and what pleased as soon as I opened the packaging. They look and sound great. Once you get them set right in your ear, they have a great balance of highs, mids, and lows. I have recommended these headphones to many of my friends already.
Netgear's line of metal switches and hubs has always been an affordable, dependable product. I am glad to see that they haven't abandoned this format in favor of the plastic so many other companies are using.I bought a couple of these for work when a group decided they needed to cram three conference rooms full of people on short notice. Netgear was the only product I trusted to work, and they didn't let me down.
Arrived quickly. Did not have the proper drivers, but it was not a problem downloading them.
I was impressed with the clarity of these speakers, especially at higher volume. I was hearing things in tunes I have listened to for years that I had never noticed before (subtle background instruments and voices)! Certainly well worth the price. Bass is a little weak but the speakers team up well with the Polk Audio powered sub I purchased with the CV Towers. I am actually getting back to listening to music as a regular, well appreciated pasttime. May be the best $275 or so I have ever spent! (Including powered sub and wiring).M. G.
These are great speakers for small bookshelf speakers in the back of the room or up on the kitchen cabinets. They have good range and base for small speakers. I'll be buying some like these except outdoor speakers for the deck.
once I got one that worked, its great. thanks to Amazon for the great way they handled the problem.
I have had this unit in my truck for about 4 months now.I had returned it once, because it will not switch to the radio tuner when a disc is inserted in the unit. well.....it switches but no sound comes out. i was told there is nothing wrong with it.Also, there are no pre-set buttons for your favorite channels, only an old school knob. And even when u dial up a channel, it tends to drift one way or the other on its own. i have my sirius reciever in my truck, so i tune it to 90.7. As i drive the radio will drift away from 90.7 on its own, both ways, for no reason.the FM receiver also has issues, as it lets channels bleed through from all over the dial. 95.7 bleeds all the way down to 90.7 and messes up my reception for my sirius radio. The bleeding also happends on regular FM channels.All in all, this unit plays DVD and CD very well, that is if u have an lcd screen installed, because that is the only way you can see what track/chapter you are on.My advise, spend the money and get a good dvd player for your automobile.
I got this for Christmas for use with a Cassiopeia E125. The software loaded fine, but the receiver did not appear to get a signal. The Ambicom office was closed during Christmas break, so I put it aside. This week I e-mailed Ambicom. Their response is as follows:"Unfortunately, the software is not compatible with PDA OS. It's only for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003. Sorry for this incovenient caused."Amazon's product description and the (sparse) Ambicom documentation did not reveal this detail. Now I'm stuck with something I probably can't use.
I purchased a WD-57732 in November 2006, great picture, nice features, but it did not take long for problems to develop. Started with a loud fan, then I started getting messages that the openings were blocked and the tv would shut down (nothing was blocking the vents). In the first 2 months I had to take time off of work to meet a service person 2 times. I was told this was a common problem with these sets. The problem kept happening and after about seven months and 3 more visits the service guy said he had a fix -> bypassing the thermistor (sensor on the fan for the lamp), and that finally fixed the problem with the tv shutting off. In December 2007 the tv just went blank (no picture but I could "hear" the stations). The set was now out of warranty, I called Mitsubishi and after going through a number of steps I got the picture back, but now the picture was very dark. I have been called Mitsubishi a number of times and at this point they won't even call me back, so I am stuck with an expensive set (which I am still paying for)with a dark picture, no warranty, and a company that won't even call me back. I have had many tvs over the years and never had any problems with any of them. I would recommend anyone thinking of purchasing one of these sets to reconsider. this product is a lemon
I like it. The plastic part is thick enough to protect the display, and it converts to the "kickstand" display with little effort. I also like the heavy duty clip. I hang it from my belt loop, car mirror, etc.
I loved this when I got it and have only used it about 20 times and the charging function has stopped working. Not very happy. It is a little flimsy compared to my old JBL2 round speaker which lasted for 3 years before breaking with daily usage.
The radio worked, but the built-in flashlight did not. Called Elton and the only fix was to mail back to them for repair, which I did not do. Disappointed that it was defective when received.
I've never understood why I see HDMI cables in the retail stores for anywhere from $39 - $150? Yes I've heard all the salesman's explanations but when I hooked up this cable it looked just as good as those $150 ones they had hooked up in the store.This cable delivers a crisp HD picture and super audio for the price. I ordered 2 more for my tv's in the bedrooms.
I purchased the first Cyber Acoustics Dock about 4 years ago. It works about how I would expect... actually better considering the price. The sound is pretty good. It's small and doesn't take up too much space. I've taken on vacation, including a cruise, because of it's size, it's easy to do. It charges the ipod. I will even use the dock to charge the ipod even when I don't need it to play. The first dock worked so well, I purchased a second. I have one at home and one at the office. You can't go wrong!
I purchased this remote for my Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB and it works great! This is NOT just for the Zen Micro.The remote is very tiny and has a long cord. The combined length of the remote + headphones may make the setup easy to snag on things, but a simply twist tie should fix that.You can read the product info to find out what features this has, but I just wanted to add that the remote appears to be built very well. A nice clamp on the back (made of metal, not plastic) allows you to hook the remote onto a belt or clamp it onto a shirt. Very handy.This is the perfect option to combine with a protective case and protective skin (BSE, etc) if you want to protect your investment on the go.Why not 5 stars? The remote for my MiniDisk player, purchased about 6 years ago, did all of this but also displayed track info on a tiny LCD screen. If Sharp could do that half a decade ago, I'm not sure why modern products don't have it. To be fair though, the connector for that remote wasn't as tiny as this one..
It does it's job very well. It is a bit flimsey, but if it is handled with some care, it should work fine for years. I am very pleased with it and will get another one for another model camera later. I do recommend this product to anyone who takes a lot of pictures.
I do not have enough negative adjectives for this charger. Echo the other reviewers regarding the sliding contacts, they barely work correctly right out of the package, consistently getting disconnected at the slightest bump. My bet is that after a year of use they don't work at all. And after a disconnect, you start the 8 hour cycle all over again. Which brings me to my second complaint.The charger works on a timer, something that is not specified on the outside of the package. This is the worst way to charge your batteries, cooking them with a full charge even if they don't need it. Get a charger that senses voltage and your expensive batteries will last a lot longer.Another thing, this charger will charge only an even number of AA/AAA batteries, something else that is not specified on the outside of the package. It has four separate charging circuits, each circuit will work only if it has two identical batteries in it (C, D, and 9 volt can be charged individually). Again, this is a very bad way to charge your batteries, especially if the two batteries have different discharge levels.And finally, the quality is very very poor. One charging circuit on my unit didn't work right out of the package. It kept showing that it had bad batteries in it, even though there were none.
great camera, easy to use and i can use my old Cannon Rebel zoom and wide angle lenses with it.
I personally find it hilarious as to the amount of packaging used to contain this XBL point card. I nearly cut my hand open even after using scissors on the this plastic packaging. It amazes me that Amazon or Micro$oft doesn't offer digital code transactions for point cards. Granted the deal of a 1600 point card for[...] is a great buy, but it just seems as though the code could have been emailed to me rather than shipped. The other thing that was horrible about this offer is that I could only purchase one of these cards...that actually pissed me off a lot. I couldn't even make multiple orders. Oh well. It was a good deal though.
I have owned a number of GPS devices and used many more in my career as a rescue technician. I am extremely pleased with the 530Hcx. It surpasses my expectations. Easy to learn and use.
Filed an A-Z claim with Amazon for 2 damaged toner cartridges that were received from this vendor and returned. Amazon only partially refunded the money, deducting the vendor's restocking fees. Filed a chargeback with credit card company. Extremely dissatisfied with Amazon supposed A-Z guarantee claim process and results.
Keeps giving me an error when I reach the calibration stage:"Measurement error has occurred. Please check that the sensor is plugged in, and on the screen and that the correct display type has been selected."Tried two different displays with same problem over and over again.Trouble-shooting only offers 3 possible suggestions for help, the same listed in the error message. None apply.
This was a gift for my son and he loves it! Fast response. Thx.
This product worked great, I just wish it came with a 5 volt power supply. hence the 4 star rating.
Very precise, robust, light-weighted, ergonomic.I could use two more navigation buttons, but this product is superb.
D-Link is a first rate company that stands totally behind it's productsYou can trust this brand of electronic items
A really great value, probably one of the best that Amazon has to offer.I've ordered 4 and I have recommended this product to at least 20 other people. Several have purchased and find it to be a great value as well.Buy a more expensive HDMI cable ONLY if product packaging and the color of the shielding on the cable are of great concern to you.
I'm an audiophile and the SCL2's are good earphone's for work or play. If you're a serious listener, musician or want a wide frequency range for your movies I would look elsewhere.On a personal note, I ordered the E2C-N (discontinued) and received Shure SCL2's as replacement instead. This disappointed me due to after the order was shipped the seller sent me an 'order shipped' email notifying me that there was a product change, nor could I cancel my order. But I cannot really complain, the seller had great intentions. Who wouldn't want a better product for the same amount of money. =)PRO's - According to the seller SCL2 are identical to E2C-N. Only thing that has changed was the cable coating and the packaging. The highs and mids are good. These are great sound isolating earphone's. When you have them on you might not hear the phone ring or anyone knocking at your door. SCL2's are good earphones for work and play.CON's - Both models do not produce much bass. Granted the E2C-N didn't have that much bass to begin with, but the SLC2 has little less bass then it's predecessor. They both have great high and mids and sub-standard lows. If you want a wider (Hz) range you better look elsewhere. I have tried all the earpieces for both models and adjusted the sound files for more bass for my iPod and MAC and they both had performed poorly on the bass range.NOTE - The SLC2 has a frequency range of 22Hz(Lows) - 17.5kHz(Highs).As for fit that is a personal preference. They are comfortable to me. I place them in my ear canal and lightly press them in my ear canals for a comfortable and secure fit. I have a few friends that tried to shove (more like cram) these in thier ear canals and after I showed them how to put them in they are satisfied with the comfort and fit.
very good. not as good as a stereo, but good enough for a portable speaker for a living room or bedroom.
Bought this docking system after reading other reviews. It was a gift for my wife. It is everything claimed and exactly what she wanted. Very happy with this no-frills, but good sounding system.
This product exceeded my expectations for the price. For such a small and easily portable unit the sound quality is great. It fills a large room with music that is rich while other systems seem to lose quality. I would definitley recommend this.
I recently purchased the Refurbished LRM-519. Upon hooking it up and trying to set it up I discovered all the previous owners information was still in the unit. After trying to enter in my own information for an hour I packed it up and sent it back. Why call a unit refurbished and not reset the startup wizard?
I got a great deal and free shipping. It got to my house very quickly. It's working great and no problems.
After much research on the web I chose this printer based on previous history of canon printers. When I received this printer I printed a 4X6 in less then 10 minutes out of the box. To my delight I was extremely impressed by the print. I printed some more pictures and was so impressed I had to take them to work. At work my friends were very impressed also. Some of these friends are plastic surgeons who are involved in digital and 35MM photography so to impress them tells a lot about this printer. I should of been a rep for Canon because I conviced many people to buy this printer. I compared these prints to others,no comparision. The Canon prints where much better and where as good as 35MM prints. As for cost of the prints the paper was 15 cents and the ink I don't know yet. But you can buy generic ink as low as 1.50 for each ink tank. So I would est. the cost of a print to be less than 20 cents. I would recommend this Printer without hesitation. Jan, 4, 2004. I've bought Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy from Amazon at 7.49 for 50 count. So far the ink has not even move after many pictures and black and white copies. At work at least 5 people have bought this printer and everyone has been extremely happy over the results.
I plugged this in and it works. No hassles. Before I bought this, I read in other reviews that it runs at a hot temperature, so I keep mine tipped up on its side, not down flat. I have it all 5 ports populated, and it is not even warm to the touch.I recommend this product.
Don't let those big box stores fool you into buying HDMI cables for $100 or more. It is a DIGITAL cable - the signal is either THERE or it isn't. There is no such thing as super high quality HDMI cables. This cable works great, and is very inexpensive.
The product is very easy to use without much complications. The recorded sound quality is great when we transfer to a computer and listen. However, the only drawback is that when we try to replay the recorded message from the recorder itself, the sound quality is very poor.
As a day old user, all I can say is that the Nikon MB-200 definitely enhances the camera's look and feel. It looks as though the battery pack is seamlessly integrated with the D200 thus giving it a *pro* look. Looks aside, I bought mine for two main reasons --1. First off, I needed a good battery backup - the MB-200 does just that and more. It can take one or two EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or if your Li-ions run out of steam soon enough there you could load six AA (NiMH/ NiCD/ NiMn) batteries in the supplied MSD-200 cartridge. "Battery info" in the camera's menu smartly displays the battery meter, picture meters and charge life for each Li-ion battery on the Left and Right banks - quite a nifty feature! By default, the D200 consumes the RHS battery's power, first.2. Oftentimes on my motorcycle tours, I shoot with my gloves/ gauntlets on and it is annoying when I don't get a good grip. The MB-200 supposedly reduces the center of gravity which is much-needed while shooting with heavier/ telephoto lenses. I have relatively small and lighter lenses and the grip is good even with a thermally-insulated gauntlet!No comments on the build quality. Though the MB-200 is made of high-impact plastic, it feels rugged while being light -- very much acceptable by enthusiast standards.My only gripe is that the redundant, shutter release button and dials (used for vertical compositions) gets quite annoying at times. Especially, the neck strap comes between the viewfinder and my eyes. You tend to lose out on composition or accidentally fire a shot or two unless you are used to such accessories.Aside that, I wish there was a provision for "latching" the camera's battery compartment door on the MB-200 itself -- ala Nikon F80's MB-16 battery pack.Buy this one if you want to...* have a good battery backup* get a good grip* shoot with heavy and big lenses* enhance your camera's look
I've tried numerous headphones and I must say that this pair are the best balance of sound quality, comfort and price. The sound is excellent for the price, and are extremely comfortable. I also also own also a pair of Sennheiser HD 280 PRO which were just to tight for my [large?] head. Highly recommended for anyone which needs a good pair for closed, over the ear, well priced, and comfortable set of headphones.
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.
The video card looked good for my agp based motherboard that i didnt want to replace yet. So i bought it thinking best video card for agp. Then i slowly realized that many people were saying it was buring out and that it didnt work well. Well i though i would take a chance on mine. So i recieved and installed the drivers which are xfx. Little did i know that on the same day it would burn out. DO NOT BUY, stick with Nvidia 7000 series or just replace motherboard for pci-e.
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.
One month passed, and I still not get the product. I sent email to them but they do not response at all!!!
I purchased this unit at Wal-Mart in September of 2005 and it worked pretty well, but now the DVD recorder has stopped recording discs most of the time and half the time when I put a disc in it tells me there is no disc in the drive. It also freezes up frequently. It will also act like it is recording, but when I go to the title screen there is nothing listed, though the available space showing has gone down. The only blank dvds I found that used to work most of the time were Memorex DVD+R and Ridata DVD+RW in the spindle packs. I have tried a few others and other than a couple of discs they wouldn't record or recognize that they were even in the machine. I am giving this 2 stars because although it doesn't work now, it worked alright for the first couple of months and considering the price was below $100 I figuire I got what I paid for.
IHAVE TRIED TO MAKE AN ORDER USING THIS SITE, BUT FOR SOME REASON THEY DON'T ACCEPT MAIL ADDRESS IN NEW ZEALAND, HAVE OFFERED STREET LOCATION INSTEAD OF MAIL BOX BUT STILL NO JOY.PFI-301C Pigment Cyan Ink Tank 330ML for IPF9000
This flash is worth the extra cost versus imitations. It is so well integrated with Nikon Digital cameras... it is ideal for use with the D200 body I have been using it with.Great Flash, and very easy on battery power usage.
I had tried several earbuds attempting to find a set that would stay in my ears. I guess the typical design is not based on ears like mine. Nothing stayed in at all. The MX75s have several modular parts that gave me a perfect and very secure fit. It's worth taking a little time to try various combinations of caps. I think the reviewer who said the system didn't work simply couldn't figure out how they clip into the ear. There really should be better documentation on this point. The sound is pretty good, certainly a couple notches up from the standard iPod earbuds. The cord seems a bit thin and fragile so I plan to use extra care with this set.
Absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!Great sound.The only thing bad about it is you HAVE to use the remote to activate the CD, otherwise awesome product.
I paid $500 for these and treated them as such. They lasted three years until they began to short out and are now junk.
I bought this camera when it was a new model and was immediately taken with it. Easy to set up and use, the picture quality was very good. You want High Def? For what? I'm sure most people will only use this camera for video communications. In that vein, it's wonderful. One part of the setup will allow the camera to follow you around as you move about. I found it a bit disconcerting as it keeps moving the image in and out.Sound quality of the microphone is great. I've tried some other webcams...for more money..and they just didn't measure up.I've read the other reviews and find myself asking what the heck these people are talking about. I'm using an 8-year old HP computer with only 2GB of RAM and it works very wellYou get much, much more than your money's worth with this camera but I've found that to be the case with all Logitech products I've purchased
I purchased this turntable as a replacement for my 5-in-1 stereo unit, and I wish I had purchased this sooner. The unit was nicely packed and arrived in short time. It only took me 3 minutes to assemble the plate and install the belt, which the taped ribbon was a nice touch. Doing that ensures you are getting a fresh belt that wasn't under tension during shipping. I am not really put off by the plastic construction, as I've set mine on top of my receiver and do not want any more added weight. The table seems to isolate from outside vibrations nicely, so don't let those bad reviews put you off this product, everything is made from plastic these days anyways. Like others have wrote, I too have noticed sound improvement on LPs that are loaded with scratches, not sure how that is but I'm not complaining. Even 45's don't sound as tinny as on other units I've owned. You can't go wrong on a simple turn table such as this if you aren't looking to drop big coin on overly done pricey electronics. The sound quality is so good I turn off my equalizer on the receiver as not to spoil the natural sounds with "enhancers". You can't find anything in this price range that will outperform. Be sure to stock up on D4 cleaner to keep the snap and pops to a minimum, a good disc cleaning will go a long way.
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.....my LCD TV blew out 2 months after purchasing it and I sent it back to the company and its been over a month and half that I haven't gotten a replacement TV back as it was promised to me and as it was covered under the warranty....they DO NOT reply to your calls....even if you call them up, you are on hold for about 30 minutes.....if you get through them, they will put you on hold again and will tell you that they have to get back to you on this matter and that they will call you back within a day.....YOU WILL NEVER GET A CALL BACK....so after 4 days passes bye, you call them up again and guess what???....same story...."WE WILL HAVE TO CALL YOU BACK ON THIS MATTER"....for the last 3-4 weeks, calling them has become a part of my daily routine....i've even left a voice mail on the surpervisor's line but NEVER got a call back....the customer serivce representative change their stories real fast and come up with an excuse like "oh we are waiting on replacement acessories cable".....so i told them that i dont want those RCA cables or any other cables that it comes with...just send it to me with a remote only....and guess what?? they are back to their original line that they are very well trained for "WE WILL HAVE TO CALL YOU BACK ON THIS MATTER".....IF I DON'T GET A CALL FROM THEM IN THE NEXT DAY OR TWO, I AM TAKING THIS MATTER LEGALLY AND NEXT TIME THEY WILL HEAR FROM MY LAWYERS.EVERYONE OUT THERE, I WOULD RECOMMEND NOT TO BUY THIS PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT FROM GOVIDEO EVEN IF ITS A COAXIAL CABLE
I have this hub hooked up to a Dell 5100 laptop. Installation was quick and easy. I have not had any issues and have the following devices hooked up to it: Hp printer, Creative Labs Extigy sound card, Microsoft Optical mouse and Palm Hotsync cradle. Scanner is connected to the spare USB port on PC. In reading some of the comments, I feel the need to say that scanners and web cams historically cause problems when hooked up to any USB hub as they tend to "HOG" the bandwith leaving little for the other devices. I am surprised that D-Link claims to have not had complaints on this issue. My advice would be to hook these items directly to the pc's USB port and use the hub for the other "less power hungry" devices.
This antenna provides a good alternative to high cable and satelite prices at a low one time price.I recieve all the major networks and many PBS stations from multiple directions, mostly all inHigh Definition which is sometimes superior to cable reception. Some of the fringe stations over 25 miles away fade in and out occasionally mostly due to weather conditions. (Rain, fog and windy conditions.) My antenna is mounted on a 21' length of 1+1/2 pipe extending about 6 feet above my mobil home roof. I believe the reception would be even better in extended a bit higher, and should be guy wired to reduce the wind effect. Although the antenna is "omnidirectional", I have found a minor rotation of just a few degrees can improve a weak station. Over all I am very pleased with the performance. I am about 20 miles south of Tampa, Fl and receive some 28 watchable stations not counting the spanish stations.
Excellent screen, great size for use in a larger space, was easy to set up, seems very stable when displayed.
I ordered this one day and received it the next! Fab service. This stand is sturdy, flexible for many different angles and so usable.I really like the way it folds up in a second to a small compact package. I want to take videos with my iPad and this is perfect as it has the ability to adjust it to an almost totally upright position. Wonderful product!
I already had a good keyboard left over from my last computer, but it had a PS2 connector, while my new computer accepted only USB connectors. This Syba adapter worked like a charm. No argument, no messing about; it just worked.I suppose the thing that pleases me most is how the Adapter solved my problem so simply and cheaply. Another vendor wanted 3 times the price, and it didn't work anyway! Another, well-known store wanted 7 times the price!It's not enough to make the connections; there has to be a built-in converter to ensure correct operation, and the Syba ST-USB-PS2 has it all.This kind of service will bring me back.
I brought a HDMI cable few days ago, I has Sharp Aquos 26" LCD flat panel and Dish HD DVR receiver satellite. I install HDMI cable my TV to satellite receiver I remove the component cable. I see the picture it really liitle crisp color and clear better than component cable. I think the HDMI is great better crisp color and clear. I plan buy a PS3 soon and put HDMI too.
This is a decent tripod for "beginners" and by beginners I mean new to tripods not photography. Although many reviews and forums recommend saving your money for a better tripod, this is fine for now for what I need it for. In the future I will probably purchased something better. That said, this tripod is fine and that's why I gave it 4 stars. The legs are pretty sturdy and set-up is easy. It is on the heavier side but that's fine with me because it makes it sturdier. One problem is with the center post in that you have to push it up and down yourself as opposed to using a handle to turn it up and down. Once set up, it's fine. If you can't afford much for a tripod, this will do; otherwise, save up for a better one.
Battery life minimum, voice quality minimum. This is one lousy phone.
THE LIGHT IS THE BEST THING I BROUGHT FOR THE COMPUTER. I CAN USE MY COMPUTER ANY TIME OF THE DSY OR NIGHT. AND NOT BOTHER MY HUSBAND OR THE BIRD. A MUST HAVE FOR A NOTEBOOK OR ANY COMPUTER.
*I bought the Clix with the Dock as a complete package from iRiver and this review covers both items*PackagingiRiver does a good job with their packaging by making it simple and clean, probably taking note of Apple's packaging strategy, though not as refined. All the included accessories are placed in clearly labeled paper boxes making it simple and easy to find what you need quickly. There is no foam padding of any sort to protect any of the accessories or the player itself but I do not think this will be a problem because the Clix is a flash based player. The Clix itself is protected by a sticker with a printed on animation of the "now playing" screen. There is a "starter kit" that comes with the Clix that contains the manual, quick start guide, software CD, various documentations, and a neoprene case with a screen cleaner. The case fits the player very snugly and is padded enough to ensure proper protection. The screen cleaner does a decent job though I sometimes found that it just smeared the oils from my skin instead of absorbing it.The packaging for the cradle dock contains a series of boxes as well with no foam padding to protect anything but everything came out of the box in perfect condition. The cradle comes with a line-in cable, 3.5mm extension plug, the dock itself, and an IR remote.I enjoyed the packaging but it did not wow me as Apple's packaging does. I was concerned with the lack of protection for the components though none of them were damaged. I would like it if iRiver included some plastic molds to hold their components to make it seem more professional while adding some protection at the same time.DesignThe Clix is one of the most beautifully designed MP3 players I have ever seen. The button-less screen creates a very clean and sleek look that resembles a flat panel television. Since there are no buttons to press, navigation is done through pressing the sides of the screen. The sides of the screen are tactile buttons and not touch sensitive, which would have made it too sensitive. The rest of the controls are located on the sides of the player which include dedicated volume buttons, a power button, a "smart key," and a hold switch. The hold switch does not only cease the function of the screen buttons but actually locks the screen buttons into place so they can not be pressed. This is a wise choice by iRiver because it will prevent wear and tear on the buttons. The back of the player is made of glossy white plastic and has a clean look to it instead of having a bunch of Windows, SRS, WOW, and other logos. While the screen of the player seems very scratch resistant, the back seems to be more prone to scratching so users should exercise caution. One of my favorite design features of the Clix is its ability to switch between landscape and portrait modes. Portrait mode is useful in allowing one-handed operation of the player, though it is a little more difficult that I would have liked it to be. Since users have to touch the sides of the player to navigate, they will find their thumbs and hands obstructing their view when pressing some buttons. Though it this is a little annoying, it is bearable and does not take away from the overall pleasurable experience of using the player. Another gripe is that the reset button can only be pressed by inserting a paperclip into a pin-sized hole located at the bottom of the player. Both Creative and iRiver have to find a simpler way to reset the player. I really like the simple button combo that makes the iPod reset itself. Creative and iRiver should take note.Once in the Cradle Dock, the player will resemble a retro-style television which will draw stares and wow your friends. There are tiny speakers on the back of the dock that allow wireless use of your player. The dock gives the player the awesome feature of line-in recording but also disables an important feature, the FM tuner. I assume this happens because there is no headphone lead to act as an antenna, which would have given the player horrible reception. The dock also lets you connect a line-out cable so you can listen to your music on better speakers and there is a mini-USB connector to allow you to sync your player while it is still in the dock. The included IR remote is the only method of navigating the player while it is in the dock. The remote has a very slim profile and membrane type buttons and while this remote provides excellent functionality for the player while it is in the dock, it is poorly designed because the buttons become a little exhausting after prolonged use and the directional buttons are a bit more spread out than I would have liked. The remote also looks quite cheap with an uneven fit and finish and lack of attention to detail. Perhaps I am being nit-picky but I do enjoy the fact that every function can be accessed wirelessly.One design feature that I find refreshing is the USB cable that is provided with the player. It has a mechanism that locks the player into place on the cable and can only be unlocked by holding buttons on the side. This results in a secure attachment to your computer, making it impossible to accidentally disconnect your player while it is performing a sync which could wreck the player. More manufacturers should take note of this simple, yet ingenious locking mechanism.Finally, if you are worried about the durability of Clix, worry no more. I gave this Clix to my sister as a present and she has the reputation of having the "touch of death" with all things electronic. It has been over two weeks and I'm happy to report that the player has not scratched. This is truly an amazing testament to the kind of plastic that iRiver chose to make the Clix's screen with.PerformanceOnce I fired up the player for the first time, I was immediately impressed with the fluidity of the interface and how beautifully simplistic, yet sophisticated the menus were laid out. Everything is laid out very logically and can be picked up without reading the instruction manual, which I believe most people do. The GUI reminds me of Windows Media Center, which makes sense because iRiver worked very closely with Microsoft on the development of this player. The "now playing" screen really impresses me in that it uses its screen real estate to deliver tons of information without searching through a sub menu. Song title, album name, song rating, artist name, year of album release, time, battery meter, EQ setting, number of songs in current playlist, and my favorite, next song. More companies should add a "next song" display on their players. Though this may seem like an overwhelming amount of information to be displayed on one screen, I did not find it confusing at all. One thing that bugged me about the interface was the fact that you could not delete songs or recordings from the player.Pictures are browsed on the player in list form, displaying a small thumbnail of the highlighted picture. Photos look accurate and fluid on the screen as it would on the computer screen though detail is lost because of the 320x240 resolution. There is no over saturation as with other players, namely my Creative Zen Vision: M. Videos can also be played on this device and look good for 15 frames per second (fps). I expected the video experience to be severely degraded compared to the 30fps that my Vision: M is capable of but I am pleasantly surprised that there was minimal difference. Music videos looked great and the screen provided excellent viewing angles. I would advise against watching anything longer than a few minutes on the Clix because of two reasons: one being that the screen is so small and will fatigue your eyes and two being the fact that the player maxes out at a dainty 2 GB.My favorite feature about the Clix is its ability to record in several different ways. There is FM recording which is very handy for catching shows or songs you want to save, thought the RIAA will not be happy about the latter. You can also perform voice recordings and line-in recordings. Voice recordings were of average quality and had a hard time picking up sounds that were far away. I would not use the Clix to record lectures or conferences though it is a handy tool for taking notes or to do a casual podcast. Line-in recording provided much more of a use because of its excellent recording quality. If set at "high" recording quality, files are encoded at 256kbps MP3s and 128kbps at "medium" quality. Recording whole albums is a simple process though editing the file names and ID3 tags of the songs is not as fun or pleasurable. I did encounter a few problems when recording, one of which was the recording volume. Even when set at the highest recording volume and max volume from the recording source (my ZVM) the volume of the recorded tracks was still lower than I would have liked them to be. Another problem I encountered was the track splitting function which breaks up the recording when it doesn't sense any sound for 2 seconds. For classical albums, it could not sense the gaps correctly and recorded the album as one huge MP3. My final gripe about the line-in recording function is that the recordings are stored deep in the submenus of the "Extras" section which is irritating when you want to find your recordings and listen to them since they are not included in your library. Hopefully a firmware update will place a folder in the music library for recordings.With all of these extra features, it is easy to forget what the Clix was designed to do and that is to play music and boy does the Clix deliver. This is one of the best sounding MP3 players I have ever heard. There is also an incredible amount of adjustability with this player. Users can choose from a number of very good EQ presets or tweak the SRS and WOW features to their liking. The SRS WOW features really impressed me by generating great sound to whatever type of music I was listening to. The TruBass provided enough bass to literally blow my brains out. I could feel the insides of my ears vibrating from the powerful bass. One downside to all of this adjustability is that users might be intimidated or might not know how to adjust the settings to make their music sound great. It takes some time to fiddle around with what settings sound best but once you find them, you will experience musical nirvana. Clich&eacute;, I know, but there is no way else to put it. The included headphones may not be the most stylish but they do sound pretty good for stock headphones. They reproduce a neutral sound across the spectrum but a little more bass than the stock headphones from Apple and Creative. The ear-bud design may be problematic for some as they easily fall out, which is the case for both my sister and father. As with all the cables that come with the dock and player, the headphones are gold plated for better conductivity. Though the stock headphones are decent, anyone looking to improve their musical experience should definitely look into buying noise isolating or noise canceling headphones.Syncing the Clix with Window Media Player 11 is a pleasure. Everything works seamlessly and swiftly. I am impressed with its sync speeds and how the Clix did not have to rebuild its library after syncing which means it can be unplugged and is ready to use in an instant. Throughout the whole experience, I never had the player freeze on me except when the battery was completely drained. I tried connecting the player after its battery had drained to recharge it but it would not respond at all. I had to reset the player and everything worked again. This is quite odd as there should be a little battery life left to sustain the player long enough to be connected. I would advise users to charge their players without draining them all the way first because lithium ion batteries do not like being completely discharged. Continually draining the battery until there is no power left will hurt the battery, causing lowered capacity which equates to shorter battery life.As you can tell, I am enamored with the Clix but there is one thing that bugs me to no end which is that audio files are not normalized. This is annoying beyond belief because I have to keep lowering or turning up the volume for different artists and albums. One thing that iRiver can learn from Creative is the "Smart Volume" function that is included on many of Creative's players which normalizes the tracks automatically. Users can use programs such as MP3Gain to normalize their MP3 on their computer but it would be more convenient ifthe player itself handled all the normalization.ConclusioniRiver has created a beautifully designed and incredible performing MP3 player that they can be proud of. Despite its few flaws, I fell in love with the Clix and would definitely recommend it to anyone. It is easy to use yet has a billion features that will satisfy the most demanding techie. I hope that iRiver will come out with a Clix that has a higher capacity, which should not be too hard seeing as Sandisk just released the Sansa E280 which has a whopping 8GB of flash memory and an expandable Micro SD slot which makes it capable for a mind blowing 10GB of storage. Once iRiver crams more memory into the Clix and fixes its other minor problems, they might finally be able to compete with the Apple juggernaut. I am so impressed with the Clix that I'm going to say it is an iPod killer. Let the flaming begin.Nano who?
This is the most used appliance in my kitchen! I've had this for years, and use it for grating cheese (or grating anything), slicing veggies for salads, and even fine/chopping nuts! Much easier than dragging out the food processor for small jobs, and so, so easy to clean. Just pop everything except the motor base into dishwasher (top shelf) and done. Has never discolored. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! TRULY A BEST BUY!
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.
This mouse is just amazing. For just 36 bucks it is well worth it and has made me more productive. It is comfortable stylish and has many buttons. Just go out and buy it you'll love it.
Being an amateur I needed a trip pod that is lightweight and versitale. This tripod fits the bill perfectly. Well made, and tight. I use it in conjuction with a Manfrotto 484Rc2. It provides a great base for my digitial SLR or my HDV. Leg locks work great and are easy to use. I highly recomend this for anyone that needs a stable base that is very versital.
Great product.It worked flawlessly on my volvo v70 xc awd on first try. Best product and price. Perfect for playing mp3 files and hook up phone thru car stereo. Very good quality sound.
I would never have expected any optical product to arrive in the filthy condition that this filter did. But, I would have cleaned any filter before using it so, my issue is more about presentation. After clean up, the filter was fine - optically flat, no distortion, no issue.
I've owned two of these now--trust me, they aren't well made and you can't count on it working. The software that comes on these is made in France, by a company that doesn't offer support or even have a phone number. I learned this the hard way, after my device froze and then somehow erased my password which resulted in being locked out--with no ability to recover the files or password. Don't buy these things--they aren't built well. If you do, never count on it--always make sure your files are backed up somewhere else. Also, I wouldn't recommend using it for business related purposes. Mine crashed on a way to do a company presentation for a potential client. Sandisk has very poor customer support--you will talk to India and they will offer no help. They even tried to get me to buy a password recovery program to solve the problem--which solved nothing. The software is very flawed. Beware!
The mouse was shipped quick & delivered in under a week.The quality of the mouse is good and i have not changed the batteries in the past month, so that part is good too.it is not a TINY notebook mouse, but is not as big as a desktop mouse too, basically perfect for carry/laptop usage.the only negative was the price, and i bought it since i had a coupon that was expiring.
This is by far the best 1.3 megapixel camera I have owned and extremely convenient too.It's small and strong enough to carry in any pocket all the time ready for quick use.The power and shoot timeis about 2 seconds with 1 second between subsequent shots.As long as you have reasonably steady hands the picture quality outdoors or under fluorescent lights is excellent.Indoors in poor lighting its a little harder to judge flash distance for good results.
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..
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.
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 would highly recommend this Canon Ink to anyone printing pictures at home. I own a Canon MP610 injet all-in-one photo printer, and I love it!! The ink is the most affordable I've found, and I buy it right here on Amazon! You are sure to get high quality prints at home using this ink!!
Great product through and through and the sound quality is exceptional- this coming from a sony audiophile. The controls are placed in an awkward place (behind the sub-woofer) and it does get uncomfortable to reach back to adjust the bass level or the volume level even after 3 years of use; you'd think you'd get used to it, but no. My biggest praise for this speaker system is its reliability- 3 years of hard use at mid-bass, mid-to-high volume (occasionally playing the Metal at ultra high volume) with nothing to complain of and the sound quality is undifferentiated from the first day I bought this package. Highly recommended! 4.5 stars overall
After searching forums high and low for adapters to connect the existing wiring in my car to something that would connect to the optional headunit that came with the 2000-2005 Ford Focus, I was relieved to find some so easy to get connections sorted and have nice music piping through to my speakers.The wires are coded to be color coordinated with the existing wiring, and if you're purchasing this for your FoFo, don't switch the wires as some instructive forums suggest. Metra seems to have updated the color coordination so that the wires exactly match your existing wiring.I would definitely recommend this for anyone who needs it - it's a no brainer.
This was very easy to set up. I like it because it's small and compact with 5 ports to plug into. It's not in the way on your desktop and so far I haven't had any problems. If your looking for a small switch, this would be a good choice to try.
Battery comes with a little handy tool that makes installation a breeze. The battery fits, works, and does not take long to charge. Be careful with connectors.
This is the retail box floppy sold by the inventor of the floppy disk - Sony. I agree you can buy these items at 10% less in other online stores. That is, you are getting an OEM from them - bare drives packaged in bubble wrap. That's it. If it were half the price, then sure buy it. But think about the savings you think you're getting from them - you still pay for shipping and/or taxes. This comes with free shipping and no tax, get the unit with something else and you're all set.Amazon is offering this retail unit at a good price. For a little bit more, you are getting a sealed unit from the manufacturer box which contains a manual and installation instrutions (which some might need) and two extra faceplates and buttons in color granite (gray) and matte black - which they call as the "color kit". This is especially helpful for people who want to customize the look of their PC. What I did was to mix and match the faceplate and buttons. Why stick with one color throughout.Frankly, I don't believe in the Sony quality brand anymore as I've experienced with their other products. However, I have to admit that the brand still gives a good impression. All the included faceplates have the Sony brand molded which makes it even more classy to look at and when installed in the PC case. This makes it better than getting any floppy that looks as generic as it can be.Yes, this is just a floppy. But you're only getting one, right? Make it worthwhile and get from the inventor that offers the best extras in the box.
The material feel cheap and it cost cheap but as long as it work right? Great product! Haven't had any problem yet.
Product is probably fine. I wouldn't know though because I haven't recieved mine from GetitGotitGood. They took my order and my money and 5 weeks later I still haven't gotten anything from them. Buy from them at your own risk &amp; pray that it goes smoothly because there is no such thing as customer service from GetitGotitGood. More suitable name: WantitTooBad
We were extremely disappointed in this 'tri-fold'... if that's what you want to call it.We're always willing to pay more for tri-fold brochure paper because it will typically cut your folding time in half.Not so for this paper. You have to really work at trying to figure out where the (slight) line is to fold on.For my money... two thumbs down!
I bought this cable to use with my 80 GB Zune in my truck. It works great. The only problem is that I can't get the cable to retract all the way on both ends. About a inch of one side won't go back in. It really isn't an issue though.
This is the perfect case for a cigar traveler. The size is just right and even has room for a gel capsule. I have taken this both camping as well as out fishing. The durability withstands all the elements and the air-tight seal protects my cigars nicely. The included humidor is also a nice touch, too. I highly recommend!
Totaly worthless, the manufacturer say amazon will not change the product discription for this. It doesn't fit a golflogics gps. I'm done with amazon after that purchase.
I love this case. I've tried others and I find they 'stick' after a good run. The Marware's lightweight, it breaths well and very comfortable. It comes with an armband expander, but I wear it on my wrist. I use it with my Nike+ and like to see the face/screen of the iPod. Probably my only draw back is it's not super easy to turn the hold button of my iPod on and off. But minor compared to the whole package. Love it.
I needed to extend a cable to connect to a more distant TV and needed a female/female connector. This worked just fine. No problems
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.
I bought TWO of these about 2 years ago, and as someone pointed out, the way it conditions the line does not make sense. I want to preface this review by saying that my technical knowledge is high.First, let me assure you that I've tested the voltage at my lines with a multimeter, and without this unit, it reads approximately 120-122V during normal operation. I plugged in this unit, and the green light indicating 120V was on, meaning all was well. Now, RANDOMLY, I've noticed that the light goes from green to the up arrows to indicate an overvoltage. Sometimes it goes to the down arrow to indicate an undervoltage. Regardless of which arrow it is currently on, I have taken my multimeter directly to the outlet and have tested the voltage again, and it always still read 120-122V. I then took the multimeter and plugged it into the APC unit, and have noticed that it is IMPROPERLY correcting the voltage!For example, when the APC indicated the line voltage was too high, it was correcting it to about 110V. When it indicated the voltage was too low, it was corrected it to about 125V! This is NOT right.There is also a 3 way switch on the back of the unit to indicate what the nominal line voltage should be. Either 110V, 120V, or 127V. I always have this set to 120V like it should be for NYC. I have tried toggling the switch to different settings, and even the switch does not behave as it should! For example, if the unit is indicating that the voltage is too high (up arrow) and I push the switch to 127V, the up arrow goes back to green. When I test the voltage at the wall, it says it's 120-122V and when I test it at the unit, it now reads 120V even though the switch is on 127V! If I now push the switch back to the 120V setting, the light STAYS green, and voltages are 120V all the way around!This sort of erratic behavior is NOT normal. And before anyone says that I have defective units, let me first say that I have two of these units, and their behavior is identical. In fact, I have plugged both of these units into the same wall outlet before and I have had ONE of them indicate high voltage, and the other indicate normal voltage! And both of these units are NOT defective because I had them both sent back to APC and both of them replaced. The replacement units worked the same way as the old ones and had exactly the same 'symptoms.' APC support was no help either.Based on this, I can only conclude that the entire line of APC LE1200 do NOT function the way they are supposed to!
First of all, SO CHEAP!! You cannot get this any cheaper than the price they offer. I've looked everywhere and this was the best price I could find. Second, the sound quality is very nice. I didn't expect it to be this nice. There are some squeaking from the cassette it self while no music is being played, but you can't hear it once the music is on. Overall, very nice product at a very affordable price. I give it five stars.
I am totally hooked!!!! The image qualities are impressive. The colors are vivid and perfect. I am very excited. I have taken over 100 photos already. It's a joy, especially if you get the dock.
It worked on my blue ray but for Ps3, i have to lower down my resolution to make this cable work. So., for PS3, use diff cable.
Good product, no zoom, clear portraits, captures great color. Perfect for close ups. Almost hard to use for family portraits unless you have room to backup like 20+ feet. I am pleased, great addition to my lens collection.
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.
Just received the stand and used it on a table. An important feature for me was the multiple positioning of the back support which can be made to reach all the way to support the top end of the ipad when it is in vertical position giving the ipad stability when pushing on the top end of the screen. Other stands which allow for either the vertical or horizontal positioning of the ipad, the back supports barely come halfway up, which I would imagine makes them unstable when pushing at the top end of the vertical screen. The rubberized surfaces grip well, preventing the stand from slipping even when pushing hard on the screen. The grooves to hold the bottom end of the ipad are deep, holding the ipad safely, and positioned so that the access to the "on-off" button is not compromised. The grooves make it easy to move the ipad on to and out of the stand. I am looking forward to using it, especially when travelling because it is very sturdy, compact and lightweight.
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.
Shipment was prompt. Ordered 2 74A cartridges which were discontinued by HP manufacturer. Installed first cartridge and it is working perfectly This saved me from discarding a perfectly good (old) printer because of inability to buy cartridges. Makes me one very thrifty and happy customer!
Nice Laptop Memory for my IBM Thinkpad T42. The computer has increased its performance and i'm very happy with my purchase. Kingston it's one of the best memory manufacturers in the industry i personally recommend this module to all T42 Owners
Working out great. Ran from back of tv, out to couch so I can quickly plug in my laptop. Been there for about a month, still works great, even with the cat chewing on it.
Exactly as described and it worked like a champ. It came quickly too. I only had to make sure that the sixe in millimeters was correct and the connectors looked the same.
I love this product! I was so glad to find it at Amazon for $20 cheaper than in the store. I use it twice a day for 23 students. I sharpen two pencils for each student and I'm done in less than 5 minutes! It is running great!
I ordered these sights and they were delivered very quickly. I took them to my gunsmith and had them installed. Come to find out, the front sight is not glowing at all and the back sights are about half as bright as other TruGlo TFO sights I have installed on other guns. Tritium glows for 5 to 12 years depending on the color and these sights might have been old. They are installed now and it's too late to send them back. They will still work well but just not in darkness.
the heatsync only sticks on so if you heat it up too much it melts and falls off. when it falls off it lands in dust and will not stick again.
This product is great. I love how big it is and it can carry anything. I carry my laptop around or even my xbox 360 as a travel case. This is probably the nicest backpack I've ever bought
I own 4 of these splitters and use them to split the signals from my Pre/Pro to my Power amps (for bi-amping). In as such,they do the intended job without any loss of signal and no introduction of noise. Fit and finish are first rate and I would highly recommend them.
When I bought this product, I loved it. Sounded great, no problems, right? After a few months having the tape converter in my car, the sound from the tape started to get lower, and lower. Now when I pulled on the cord of the tape converter that's in the stereo, the volume would kick back up...for awhile. When the volume gets really low, I would pop out the converter from the tape player, and the radio would be BLASTING! Put the tape back in, and the volume would be extremely low. Now I know its not my mp3 player, since when I pulled on the cord to the converter, the volume would jump back up. This is the fourth time I replaced mine for the same reason.But this is the only converter that works without spitting the tape back out. Why can't they make something guarantee to work perfect...instead of these cheap o' products under $10? I would love pay $20 for one, if it promise to be the best...but good luck finding it.
I tried to purchase this Lexar 256 MB SD memory card in mid-May for $59.99 through Office Depot/Amazon. However, a day after I received my confirmation e-mail, I suddenly received a cancellation e-mail with no explanation. I called Office Depot &amp; found out that an incorrect price was advertised, so my order was cancelled. Now a day later, both Internet sites still have the incorrect price of $59.99. The lady I spoke with at Office Depot said that the actual price was $75 ... so beware if you think you're getting a good buy!
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.
Never even got the date set - this thing croaked right out of the box - leaving me the hassle of a return - I need to remember that AT&T no longer means good quality - it now means junk. Also - even though it claims a "memory" feature to not lose messages, ther is no battery backup - so you will be constantly resetting the time and date if power goes out.
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...
Based on all these great reviews here I bought a pair. I tried numerous regular CDDA CD's and MP3's, mainly playing hard rock and heavy metal. Didn't matter what I played, the treble was practically non-existent and couldn't be adjusted/equalized properly. Bass and mid-range were very good, but NO TREBLE. Next, they wrap around you ears via a hard plastic earpiece that can't be adjusted. Tried them for 45 minutes, and my ears were really starting to hurt. This is my 2nd attempt to try Philips headphones and last. Tried those HN100, Philips Noise Cancelling headphones, and they had tons of distortion. Philips makes excellent DVD players such as DVP642, great TV's and great CD/MP3 players, but they can't seem to make great headphones!
I don't know who in the real world averages 5% coverage, which is Canon's spec for getting 2000 prints out of this unit. So you can't believe you'll get anywhere near 2000 prints. I've been averaging about 600. I love my MF4270 printer and get great quality prints, but the toner life is completely unacceptable.
Our most recent purchase was to replace a set that was several years old and no longer broadcasting clearly. One TV Ears set allows my wife and I to independently control the volume each of us prefers; typically, she wears the headset and I control the TV volume for myself. My wife enjoys the ability to hear clearly while she is working in the kitchen regardless of the kitchen noise; TV ears is outstanding for eliminating background noise. I enjoy the ability to independently control the volume (mute for some of her shows)! We have a set in each of two rooms. The relatively small TV Ears headset is not cumbersome like the bulkier competitors, you hardly feel its presence, as it is small, light and hangs down rather than over the head. The sound quality is excellent.
After about a dozen scans using a PIII 500 the error message &quot;unable to locate scanner&quot; appeared. After checking all the forums I found that dozens if not hundreds of others had the same problem. I uninstalled and reinstalled a half dozen times, it would work once and then the same message. None of the technical support suggestions worked. As soon as I'm finished with this I'm ordering an Epson 1200U from Amazon and will use the HP as a constant reminder to read all reviews carefully before purchasing.
I'm quite happy with this purchase. The speakers aren't going to blow anyone away, but they do the job nicely for background music while I work. It is a gem of an add-on for my MyFi unit....and for peanuts.
I purchased this item after carefully reading all the other reviews. I, like others, cound not get it to work with wireless security turned on. I even tired using the "tricks" described in another review.To be fair, the product worked fine without wireless security, but I see little point in helping my neighbors tap my internet connection.I am very disappointed in the product.
I have had this monitor for almost a month. This is my first flat panel LCD monitor. I think this monitor is wonderful. The only complaints I have are that the base is a little hard to install and the monitor shakes easily as other reviews have mentioned. But the clarity and cost of the monitor outweighs the minor design issues.
Well Built. Very flexible. I was able to program the remote to control every piece of equipment I own.You can mix and match remote commands. I set mine up to control all of the satellite selections plus the T.V. volume/mute in the same mode. I truly need only one remote now.The R.F./I.R. (the real reason I wanted this combo) works fine. I would like a little more range though. It cuts off just outside my shop behind my house (~100 feet).
I have several of these, and I've never had any problems with any of them. I've used them in my Canon camera and my Nex1a MP3 player; both work fine, and are interchangeable.
I wanted great headphones. Great consisted of deep bass, but clear sound. Over the ear headphones, but comfortable for a larger head, and I wanted it all for a decent price. I was willing to spend more than what I paid, but I saw the reviews and decided to take a chance. The headphones are perfect. They are a little big as far as the band on top sticks out from the top to the sides, but it's comfortable with the cushion underneath. I love the sound these headphones produce! I needed to hear the bass more, but still have a clear sound, and I got just that. I even can hear sounds in a song I never heard before. I'm very picky about my headphones and I took a risk, but more expensive DOESN'T always mean better. I paid a small price and am more than happy what I paid for.
received the points in seconds. I was playing within minutes. better than shopping outside for points.Would recomend anybody to use this method for purchasing points.
I bought this unit because I was in the process of transferring many old, irreplaceable cassettes to CD, and my 20-year old Aiwa just died. I had previous experience with Teac on my very first deck purchased in the late 60's, and this new unit does not disappoint - flawless/silent full logic transport, crystalline sound (or the closest thing to it considering the age of these cassettes, and compact size. My only complaint is that there is insufficient contrast on the button labels, so that I have to squint to see them. Note: I only use (and reviewed) this unit for playback, since there is no need to record new cassettes when I have a CD recorder hooked up to my home stereo.
I bought this adapter for international travel.It never worked.It arrived DOA, although I only found that out after it was too late.I was very lucky in my travels to be in places that had plugs that were US friendly and electronics with 110-240 transformers.Avoid, do not buy. You are better off with the Radio Shack plug adapters.Buyer Beware!
I wondered if by throwing a lot of money into a radio if I couldn't get stations which I could only slightly hear with my smaller radio. I was right - this Grundig sucks those faint stations out of the air like nothing I've ever run across before. But it's a lot of money! There's space on it for three exterior antennae. I've built and attached two antennae, but the built-in whip antenna does extremely well too. Hell of a radio, but did I mention that it's a lot of money?
Like the title says these speakers are pretty good and overall I'm happy with this purchase.The good: Reasonably loud volume, sounds pretty good, separate Bass level that also sounds good, control is easy to use (if wired), & matrix button for 2.x->surround sound conversion.The bad: Like other reviews have stated the matrix function will sometimes "warble" on video/audio conversion but not on (older) games, but games require matrix for surround sound. (That as an aside, sounds pretty good.) So you end up changing off depending on if you're doing A/V or (some) games. Also, the cords really aren't long enough if you want to cover a room or large area. But they work well enough to cover my couch.As an aside, you really do need to spread these out a bit for "surround sound" to take hold.To get a good idea of what the Bass would do I tested it with the movies "Kingdom of Heaven," "Lord of the Rings," and the like. They sounded good, with elephant stomps & rocks crashing through walls rocking my floor, then the couch, then my lazy backside lounging on top. Pretty cool.I paid retail in a rush for Xmas. Save the $$$ and get them online if the $$$ is burning you for this.
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.
I ordered four ink cartidges 2 Bk and 2 color, The reman's were a better price than new, However when i recieved them the first bk had a crease on the printed circuit and would not function at all the second leaked all over, when i finally needed a color cart it only prints in blue. When I contacted EFORCITY they told me to send them back in the bag provided but made NO mention of a thirty day limit, I got side tracked and it took a while to send them in. One came back TWO WEEKS later marked undeliverable. When I contacted Eforcity they said they did not recieve the other and THEN informed me of the thirty day limit which does not mean much if you can't send them back. I would NOT recomend wasting your time and especially NOT your money on EFORCITY. Wes Hoffman.
Looks like virtually everyone likes this HDMI 6' cable and why not? One has to have been born stupid not to give this a try. At $2.21 and free S&H compared to $10 to $30 for the same useage cable? Just buy it and you won't be sorry. It's a steal. Buy several for future use too. What it does show though is that some manufacturers and retailers think we consumers are crazy and have to be harvested like so many brainless idiots. A wire is a wire and a connector is a connector. Yes the cable is light weight and might not survive long life if flexed all the time but if you simply need to connect one component to another, this cable is for you.
I've owned this product for 3 years. The title of this review is my first complaint. Date stamps are very important when capturing an event and when on vacation. And I forget easily. My second complaint is no customizable default resolution setting. It reverts to the factory default resolution setting every time you close the cover. Irritating. Otherwise, I have had no problem in light or dark environments. Good clarity. Works well with iPhoto on my Mac. Definitely not a "pocket cam".
This may have worked for others, but I have tried to connect it both with my Apple laptop to Mini iPad and USB wall charger to iPad Mini, and both times the alert &#34;ding&#34; sounds, accompanied by the alert message &#34;not charging&#34;Since that is the main function of the cord, I guess I can't give it a good rating (and yep, as one other person suggested, I tried both changing the orientation and &#34;wiggling&#34; it.
I had a similar experience to the other two reviewers. I haven't had any trouble installing software on my Win XP SP2 system until the software that came with this mouse. The first time, the install went OK and I was able to use the extra features. However, at the next reboot, the mouse worked for a few seconds as Windows was starting, then stopped responding. It wouldn't work after that. Uninstall the GE software and the uninstall locks up near the end. Reinstall the software and the install locks up during the "updating registry" portion. I finally got the software removed (manually) and added the mouse through Windows by browsing to the Amouse.inf on the CD. Basic functions work, but the horizontal scroll and other advanced features aren't available. Still debating whether to return the mouse or use it in this state, but I won't be buying another GE/Jasco mouse, as it doesn't seem they tested the software at all. If you're having trouble with this mouse, go to the JascoProducts web site to let them know. Maybe with enough complaints, they'll make a patch.
I bought these phones based on the large number of very positive reviews here; I just received them, and am not disappointed.I got them to use with my Rio 500 MP3 player, which came with unuseable Koss earbuds (the foam coverings fell off every time you put it in your ear. They were also innefficient -- not loud enough).The Sportaphones sound excellent -- very smooth highs, efficient enough for good volume, and deep bass. My only complaint is a little overemphasis in the mid-bass, but this can be fixed with the Rio 500's EQ settings.The Sportaphones are pretty comfortable, although I can't see ever using them in the back-of-the-head position. The spring-type band forces them against your ears which will always help bass reproduction in phones. On the down side, this could cause fatigue after long periods.They fold up, quite ingeniously, to a very small package, and the leatherette bag plus gold connectors are nice extras. I don't know what the fuss is about their looks -- I don't think they are particularly ugly, and least on my head. I guess if you are ugly to begin with, the phones won't improve your looks! ;-)In conclusion, they are a great bargain for the price. I hope they hold up; maybe I'll get a spare pair just in case.
The USB port connection at the point of the External Drive is loose, and connectivity to the external CD-RW drive is frequently lost.I probably will never purchase another Targus product.
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
If you are looking for music in the shower, this radio has all the features you need! 5 preset buttons, automatic shutoff, easy to reach on/off switch.. It is built solid. We now have one in each shower and do not have any issues picking up signals. You will love it!
Let's start by saying mega-pixels don't mean everything! I bought this camera as a second to my fuji 6MP. From the first pictures through the 100th picture I noticed the same problems - high grain even with bright light, dull washed out photos with a flash, out of focus photos. I am quite knowledgeable with photography, so I do know how to take a picture, but just to make sure that it wasn't my imagination, I did an A-B comparison with my Fuji. I set both for the highest quality, and took the same photos with and without flash for each. The difference was like night and day as expected. The Kodak was not even close in quality. What was surprising was that when I blew up each picture to 8X10 size and printed, the Fuji was much clearer even though, due to the lower megapixel count, it was blown up more than the Kodak. Incidentally, I only used the optical zoom, I never use digital zoom.Also, this uses up batteries faster than any digital camera I have ever owned (this is my 6th). I have taken about 100 pictures with this camera, and have used 6 AA batteries already.To sum it up - the flash is too small, the lens is too small, the lens is not good enough quality, and the camera is a battery hog. It's going to be returned today...
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!!!
I have nothing to say about a 2GB SD card, only that it worked fine.
Component cables for the orig Xbox system. Its not much u can say in a review about this. It helps connect the older system to newer TV's and receivers. If u got a TV that can do different picture n sound configurations for the different connections, this will be fine.
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.
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!
I gave the Yepp Hip Hop 4 stars, because there are a few things I'd like to change, but when you factor in the low price, I could almost give it a 5 star rating.I had a D-Link MP3 player which used a parallel port connection and the Yepp's USB connection is much more reliable, though it's not as much faster as I'd expected.The Hip Hop is easy to load and use, I found the Yepp Explorer software to be much easier to use than the included Real Jukebox. Get Yepp Explorer (...) if it's not on your CD.Buttons on the player are well laid-out and easy to use. (although the mode and equalizer controls are on the remote only - but I never use those )I just wish that the buttons on the remote were better placed,the way I tend to hold the remote, it's far too easy to press stop accidentaly. The volume switch could be easier to use, too.The remote display only displays the track number and time, it would be better if it also displayed ID3 tags. Still not many budget players have remotes at all. The remote is really handy to have when the player is tucked away in a inside coat pocket or bag, and is something I appreciate even more now that the weather is turning cold and wet.
This is really an outstanding photo printer. I've been really impressed with the quality of the photos that this guy produces. When I first read that it had a 1.5 picoliter droplet size I was pretty amazed and you can really see the clarity in the prints. I've been a fan of Epson's chrome inks which is used on the 2200 as well. With a matte black and a gloss optimizer inks, this makes the R800 a very versitle printer as well. Too many times have I bought a printer that does exceptional well on one type of paper and sub-par on another. The chrome inks are also rated to last 80 years as well. At first, I didn't care for the abilty to print cd/dvd directly on the printable discs, but after using it, I've really become fond of the option. My only knock on the R800 is that it doesn't do formats larger than your standard 8 1/2 by 11. Though I realize that is what the 2200 is for, I wished the R800 did wider formats are well as I am more impressed by it's print quality. Either way if your looking for a somewhat proffessional printer for photos, I'd really reccommend the R800, you won't be disappointed. The 2200 is also a great printer for wider formats and if you're just interested in the cd/dvd printing capablity, Epson also makes a R300 that does it as well for a much better price
I bought this case as an accessory to my HP 315 PhotoSmart digital camera. I like the camera very much so it may be biasing my view of the bag, but here goes:I like the bag. It is attractive to look at. It is a bit big for the camera I bought, but too big is better than too small!It's got one main pouch that is very large and I use it to hold my camera and all my cords.It has a shoulder strap that I don't like (because it makes me look like a tourist).Overall it is a very good bag, if a little large with an ugly shoulder strap.
i had needed a new hdmi for a ps3, and this one works great. only had one problem in the beginning where the tv would lag, but it was fixed by turning the ps3 off then back on. now, it works great with no problems, and for the price, you cant beat it
its slim , its noise less , its sleek in design , its cheap and its stores upto 465 GB ... what else i would have wanted from a HD ..g8t product to have
I've had this over a month (and too late to send back). Product is a bid twitchy on windows 2000 as it takes several minutes before it gets to the internet. After that it stays on although it does drop occasionally.On XP, it drops alot more and the wlan monitor software REFUSES to load. Also, this specific G product doesn't support WPA security...which is ok. I never got wep on this usb adapter to work with xp anyway.My setup:54G Linksys wireless router upstairs and computers in another room downstairs. I also have a wireless card (don't know the brand on my laptop motherboard and a D-Link Air-Plus Xtreme which I just purchased on a Dell 4100. The connectivity of the non-linksys wireless cards with the linksys 54G router is absolutely fantastic. Even the laptop usb B is good.Conclusion from my experience and other reviews on Amazon: Linksys 54G Wirless 4-port router is good but stay away from the linksys wireless pci, usb, and cardbus wireless adapters based on the reviews.Cisco had better straighten out Linksys soon or this division will die.
Great deal compared to local retailers' products. Item was easy to assemble, is sturdy, and simple to adjust. Only negative was that the picture and item were different, but it looks like Amazon has already fixed that.
This is a steal at the price. The default sets the subtitles on, but by following advice of others and selecting an unusual language as default you can fix the problem. One reviewer rated it low because color goes on and off only needs to get a newer tv or getan rf modulator to fix the problem. Great picture and great starter dvd.
Just wish I didn't have to use the adapter to connect it to my PC. My PC has built in memory card slots, but it doesn't handle the super high capacity cards.
I bought a Kodak 1485SI camera. It came with regular batteries thatsure did not last long. I looked on your site to find a rechargeablebattery for my camera. I was grateful that you had one.It came in short order, I have had no problems since. Thank you
I have had this radio for a month now and i like it.It has very good sound for a small package, it is crisp and clear. AM and FM comes in good, but i need to use the reel antenna that is included for the short wave bands to get good reception. SSB tuner works good, as does the fine tunning. Battery life is about 30 to 40 hours. I run it the first few days on battery power only, just to see how long they would last as i will take this radio with me when i go camping, but most of the time it will be running off of the AC adapter that is included. I had a weird problem when i changed batteries the first time. When i got the radio i installed Energizer AA's, and it worked fine, but when they ran down i replaced them with Rayovac AA's and it wouldnt work, so i thought a bad battery or they were run down so i had a few more Energizer AA's left in an open package so i put them in and it played. Later i tested the Rayovac batteries and they tested good, so i was checking why they wouldnt work in the radio and i discovered that the + tip on the Rayovac is shorter by about a tenth of an inch, and the battery compartement in the radio is in such a way that the + terminal would not touch the + tip of the battery by a fraction of an inch so it would not work, a very strange set up. The other thing is the flap on the back to hold the radio up as a stand isn't very good so i made a holder from a thin piece of plexiglass about 4x9 inches and life is good. Over all this a good radio with lots of functions for a very good price, as i did plenty of research before i made this purchase. I am very pleased with this radio as it is what i wanted and preforms as expected.
What is not clear from the product description is that it is ONLY compatible with the Linksys Routers listed. Have a different Linksys router? Forget about it. Unless you are using a Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS router don't waste your money.
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.
Inexpensive, good sound and easy to use. Not much more you can ask for in a product. Plus it makes the back of my receiver a whole lot neater. Buy it without worry.
You have to go through a long process to change your viewing from TV to cable. Not user friendly, not everyone can use it.
I'm not sure what other people use their printer for, but I need top quality-looking manuscripts. I had a 4L for ten years and it gave better quality. The problem is that it prints too light. Otherwise, its a nice machine. But I'm returning mine.good luck.
I really do not like the product that I got. It is not willing to connect to the internet, i've tried numerous ways. The screen does not want to turn on unless its in a certain position which makes it impossible to type and read at the same time. I am really disappointed in this product.
Bought this hair dryer a year ago and we need a new one now. It keeps shutting off and it is not dust jammed. The nightlight is really too bright and you cant keep in on the high setting because it gets too hot and you can smell it burning. I think hair dryiers should last longer than this.
The RG6 Black cable clips, are simple to use, make your project look professional.They also are shipped fast, and have a terrific low price.
Having been a professional photographer for over 25 years I expected Nikon to produce superior results. Forget that the camera is difficult to use, the final quality of the pictures is poor. If you shoot only in sunlight or shadow it's OK, but mix them and the result is unacceptable. No latitude, or gamma, and even Photoshop fails to correct the problems. Maybe in the future, but until then, buy something to play with but use real film. I returned mine...
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!
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.
This product has remained in a drawer since I brought it home. It did not work with Windows 7 and Netgear did not appear to be working on fixing new drivers. Multiple posting on the net proved I was not the only one with this problem and complaint. Recently, some people have begun to post encouraging solutions, so I will try those next. If they work, I still won't change my review because Netgear seemed deaf to the problem for so long.
I like it. It's simple and sleek. If I wanted something more protective or bulkier, I would have opted for something else. But this is ideal for avoiding scratches and anything of that sort.
I bought a used Motorola cable modem and it was very easy to install this product.It arrived on time and the packaging was professional. I chose to buy from differentvendor (don't remember the name) through Amazon which was recommended by Amazon. Pricewas $35.I need to call Comcast to reset the MAC# of the modem in their database and it workedstraight away for me. Its running continuously for the last 1 month with no issues andI hope it works that way for at least 2 years. I'm able to get speed which is close toComcast plan, which means the modem is working as expected.My only concern is about its life, not sure how long it will last if I doesn't power-offbecause I cannot power-off this device as I have few devices at home which requiresInternet all the time. Only time will need to answer this.I'm not sure what else to explore in this device to write more review.
I didn't read close enough.......totally MY FAULT. I thought I ordered the entire screen but was only the replacement screen with no frame. I kept it and reordered the correct item. It is right part for replacement so I kept it so to have a spare if needed.
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.
About 6 months after buying the S450, I started getting paper jams from hell. I called Customer Service and they replaced it with a refurbished model. 4 months later the same problem has surfaced. It wastes ink like crazy and the so called economical ink tanks cost a fortune since I was reprinting pages because of the very frequent paper jams. I never had this problem with my HP Deskjet which I owned for 4-5 years!!!
Another reviewer reported how the system gave increased depth perception on the DVD's viewed, but not pop-out-at-you 3D. This will be true of many of the DVD's made available for these systems, mainly because many of the movies chosen to be converted to 3D weren't filmed that way to begin with. So no effort was made during filming to have images come "straight out of the screen" (although for THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS the DVD producers actually added scenery a couple of times--to the 3D version only--to stand out in the foreground).HOWEVER, if you view a film that WAS made specifically in 3D, you get a different result. ENCOUNTER IN THE THIRD DIMENSION, for instance, has some quite spectacular 3D effects that jump right out of the screen and practically into your lap. I saw 3D previews on another DVD for movies made specifically in 3D that also had the desired effect.I was very impressed, in fact, with how well the 3D looked in those instances. I found myself a couple of times trying to grab objects that seemed to float right in my face. I even said "Wow" a couple of times.I'm now very excited about surfing the net and finding DVD's in 3D that use the field-sequential process, particularly movies that were made in 3D to begin with. I've already purchased JAWS 3D and FRIDAY THE 13TH, PART III IN 3D, and in each case the 3D looks as good as I recall it from seeing them in the theaters.Is the system perfect? No. You do notice flicker, which can be annoying at first, but after a while you just start ignoring it. And depending on the length of the movie, you may find the need to pause it to rest your eyes once or twice or more (but hey, you get that in theaters, too; only there you can't hit a pause button!). But other than that, it's a great system. Well worth the $19.99 I spent.
This cleaner does a great job. I have one TV that is on my kitchen counter and it gets splatters on it from food prep. This cleaner removes the spots quite efficiently!
Works fine. Seems like durable rubberized shell, cap fits nice and snug. Cap does not have lanyard hole, nor does it stick to the back end when in use, so it seems easy to use if you carry it around a lot.The important part is that although this does works fine with my xbox 360s, it only fits in the front usb ports, and it really doesn't even share those very well.And the xbox 360s supports a maximum of two 16GB flash drives, for total storage space of 32GB.So in my humble opinion, this would be a poor choice for your new slim xbox 360s.(I plan on getting one or two more slimmer flash drives, and using this one for the road.)
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 found this product better than 100mm macro, and much lighter, i have it attached to a extension tube and take a very nice macros. sharp and colorfull... im happy with this lens.
This is a great 3rd party battery. I have 2 of these for my canon S100 and for the price, i will keep buying more. The s100, uses batteries a lot quicker than the other point and shoot because of its CMOS sensor, while others use ccd sensors.Along with that and gps, plus hd video, batteries do not last a day and i have 3 batteries that are constantly on rotations.You will not be dissappointed. Like the other reviewers, i have had the same battery life with this as the oem and since i am using them all at different times, my oem battery lasts longer as well.If you never want to worry about batteries, here is a good tip.1. buy 2 of these suckers2. Number them so you know which is which3. and everytime you use a battery, take it out and switch it for the next in line.... i will make sure that the battery is about 25% before i use the next and occasionally let it drain.when you first get the battery, charge it completely and then use it in your camera until it completely drains.... and then fully charge again with 20 minutes extra.its not really required, but i feel like it helps to get it a little used. Love it!
It works as advertised. I've only charged so I can't confirm if it also syncs. I give the product a 3 but knocked the rating down to a 2 because of Boxwave's service. I ordered 2 sets of the bundle that was supposed to come with with a car adapter, however they only sent me both cables without the adapter. These were separate orders and Boxwave messed up on both my orders. I've already communicated with them and they said they are looking into it. It has almost been 2 weeks and nothings happened. As others have mentioned, the casing on the lightening cable end is a bit larger than the OEM cable so those with a case that has a small opening may have issues.
This has got to be a complete work of art. The dvd player itself is worth 399 and is crystal clear, the sound is Crisp and the features are easy to use. Philips has really done its work with this Surround Sound System. This system makes my savage jungle beast neighbors envy. I have complaints from Police officers patrolling my neighborhood because of the sound quality on this bad boy. I have people peeking into my patio door to see where this incredible noise is coming from. This is definatley a piece of equipement worth buying. I used to work at regal cinemas (before I got fired for off duty behavior) and this sound system is way better than Regals Generic Surround sound. A very good buy!
I bought 2 of these drives to replace my 4 years old drives. They seem to be faster and a lot quieter than the old drives. The performance seems much better too. They came with a decent generic package with proper protection. they came bare ( no jumper or SATA data/power cable).
I purchased the Tom Tom and took a trip to New England. While it got me around there, it did not have a major road in my home state of CO, it didn't have many points of interest I sought, I couldn't sync it with a bluetooth phone and had trouble making the connection with my PC. All of those disappoints lead me to return the GPS
Having just purchased the H-100 after reading a few reviews on it, I am very satified with my purchase. Admittedly, it wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be however, this is a GREAT home theatre sub for the price.Upon receiving it from UPS, I hooked it up into my existing system (powered by a Yamaha HTR-5550 receiver) and loaded in Master & Commander. When the action scenes hit, this sub literally shakes the walls of my apartment and you actually feel the "hits" of the cannonballs in the chest. Literally. For home theatre, this sub is very tight and punchy, with the lowest bass notes (I think that it's called "LFE") projecting out into the room with a lot of "hit".For music, I think it is a little boomy, but if you using a good media player (I run a coaxial line out from my PC soundcard straight into the Yamaha receiver), you can use the equalizer in the media program to iron out some of the boom - after which, it sounds GREAT.All in all, this is a great performing, aesthetically pleasing sub, that is great value for the dollar. IMO, it is well worth checking out @ this price point and to date, I am very happy with the purchase.
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.
This item didn't cost millions of dollars..it certainly isn't as fancy as the higher end versions..but you can't complain for the price. I've had it awhile now and it still works fine. The quick release slips are still working fine on my cameras with no issues. I have both a sony video camera and a canon t2i that i often switch on and off this thing.
This is a wonderful lens. It is especially nice for travel photos in cities, indoors, and for some landscapes. You also need to get a hood because of the wide angle of view. In addition, you need a filter to protect the lens as well as function as a filter -haze or polarizer. The filter must be a special wide angle filter (thin metal ring) and you won't be able to attach the lens cap over the filter. Small price to pay, however.
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.
I bought this tripod stand recently from Amazon, and I must say, I am quite impressed by the product - light-weight, yet sturdy, and able to handle my bulky Canon EOS 300D (DSLR) can't come naturally to tripods, but this one does the job just fine. I recently made a trip to the Niagara falls, and I happened to be there at 0300 (local time), and used this gadget to take snaps of the river in the natural light mode, and they have come out simply awesome!Add to all this, other pretty features like the bubble level, a free carry-on bag (that's actually 1/3rd of the max. extended length of this tripod!), so many cranks I forget at least one of them on most ocassions... it just never fails to amaze me!Why not 5 stars? When you are handling a camera as heavy as my DSLR (weighing more than 4.5 lbs), the fact that the tripod weighs only 2 lbs does little to add in terms of comforting you while trying to balance the camera. While I have rarely used the fully extended length of this tripod, I am kind of worried about the safety of the camera, and so end up using the full length a little cautiously. Not once have I had a chance to doubt the stability of this though, but the nagging fear remains...But don't let this deter you from going ahead and buying this extremely fine piece of machine. It is well worth the price, and well suited for at least 90% of cameras out there!
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 needed a device to play MP3 files in my car, which does not have an auxiliary plug. After researching local stores and the web, I found that this device got good reviews and the price from Amazon was 40% of the price at local stores.Setup was easy. The instructions are on a tag permanently attached to the cord, so you can't lose them, and don't have to find a place to store them. What a great idea!The first station I tried was 88.7. Got a lot of static which made the play unendurable. Switched to 90.1 and the static is below the detectable threshold. Works great, easy to use, sounds good!I give this five stars because for the money it is great. Not audiophile quality, but very good, and a very good value. I am very satisfied.The eforcity customer service was superb as well.
After a recent purchase of a Dell netbook, I needed a wireless router. I noticed that this was the same one on the Microsoft Store web site but was cheaper through Amazon, so I bought this one. It arrived sooner than expected and has been working well for the 2 or 3 weeks I have had it. I had someone else set it up and I heard a few complaints about that but using it has been easy. I would buy it again and would recommend it to a friend.
As a father of two infants, I finally got sick of getting them to both look at the camera and smile only to suffer the dreaded shutter-lag of even the best point and shoot cameras. This is what got me to look into DSLRs. After weeks of reading reviews and researching articles, I settled on the XTi, for it's combination of features/price point. I picked it up with the kit lens and an extra battery, plus two 2gig sandisk ultra II cards and the 50mm f1.8 lens. I can't recommend the 50mm lens enough, but I already covered that in it's own review. The kit lens is not nearly as bad as some people have said. Everyone loves to trash it by comparing it to the "L" series lenses, but then that is like saying a new Nissan Maxima is crappy next to a Ferrari. The kit lens gives nice sharpness, vibrant colors, and has a focal range that nicely takes you from a little wide angle to a bit of zoom. Some people have trashed the battery life, but this camera has far exceeded any point and shoot I have ever owned, going for days without a recharge (in the 500 shot range). The camera itself is amazingly easy to use, in fact in full auto mode it is basically the best point and shoot you could ever want. If you are willing to read or learn a little, however, it can do most of the things any professional does on their cameras. You can grow into the hobby with this camera (as I am doing). It is set up to give you all the control and power you are willing to take. Add to that the extensive lineup of lenses and accessories offered by Canon and third party vendors like Sigma, Tamron and Tokina, and this camera has all the versatility, ability, and flexibility to be anything from a great point and shoot for soccer moms to a backup camera for a professional (or first serious camera for a fledgling amateur/pro).You will need a few memory cards, as it is so quick that you will find yourself taking many more shots and keeping the best ones. Nothing about this camera has been a disappointment) I give it my highest possible recommendation.
Hey, at $80 the remanufactured Nitrus was a steal. I love just about everything except the headphone winding reel. It has a clip for attaching to your clothing, but it falls to about the middle of my chest. It's just an added weight on the cord. After I took it off, I was very happy with the Nitrus.
This is just a basic UV filter, and is usually pretty useful, but occasionally creates serious problems. I've noticed that I get blue/green noise on my images in back-lit or bright photographs. This is a serious problem, and isn't always noticeable in the viewfinder. It's no fun to get home and find out that some of your favorite compositions look like crap.I'm usingNikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)with aNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, which both function beautifully, so the filter is definitely the problem.If you can't afford a better filter, go with this one. Be ready to take it off when you are outside though.
I've been using this charger for a week or so now and have been happy with it, until I noticed that the rubber casing is disconnected near the end that plugs into the wall, and it looks like someone had cut it. I don't expect it will be working for much longer unless I take extreme care for it and wrap some electrical tape over the exposed part which is unfortunate.
I ended up buying Apollo tape because this stuff...sucks. It barely sticks to surfaces and is really easy to get off the roll, which gaff tape normally isn't. Also, gaff tape normally doesn't come apart if it sticks to itself and this one does. If the adhesive was better, it would be a good deal.
Wow. I did some research on this tripod before purchasing it, but I hadn't realized just how amazing this thing is. It basically puts the camera on the ground. Works great for portraits, and I hadn't really used a tripod for anything besides long exposures before getting this tripod. I previously had a bulky tripod that was made of metal and cold to touch. This tripod is metal as well, but has foam for my hands when carrying it in the cold. It also is very compact and easy to store. Overall, this tripod is excellent, and very helpful for my photography. I actually want to bring it to photo shoot! :)
I purchased this product as a second NIC for a Windows 2000 Server. I like the fact that the DFE-530TX+ was easy to reconfigure for a low-profile PCI slot (it has both full-height and low-profile brackets in the box).Unfortunately when I installed the drivers and rebooted I got the &quot;blue screen of death&quot;. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times per the documentation, I downloaded the latest version, etc. to no avail.So I called tech support. I waited on hold for 8.5 hours before I gave up the first time. Altogether I called tech support about 9 times. 2-3 times after drilling down their phone menu the system was silent for a few minutes and then disconnected me. I never did speak to a tech support person.If the drivers actually work with your OS it may be a good product, but I would certainly avoid it if you're running W2K.
The quality of this recorder is amazing. I was a little iffy about buying it in the first place because of the price, and I did not know how often I would actually use it-- but I ended up using it for many things!The main purpose I bought this recorder was to record lectures. My one gripe was that it is so sensitive to noises, that I could not place it right next to me because it picked up on all the noises near me. The chair squeaks and notebook movements drowned out the professor. The recorder has to be placed away from noises and closest to the source of what you want to record.
I purchased this amp for my tv in the living room. I don't have surround sound in that room so I was looking for an amp that had very good stereo and the potential for surrond sound if I so desire in the futre. The amp is a good fit for that. The clarity of sound and ease of use are perfect for my wife and family to use. My media room also has an ONKYO amp but is a much higher powered system since that one is used for surround sound. All in all a the TX-SR303s is a great amp and the low price is the bonus.
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.
I had read so many great reviews about this player so that is why I purchased this model. I did read negative reviews about the customer service but I just wanted to say how helpful they have been. I had a few problems with it when it arrived and they offered to replace the entire player with no hassle. I had to leave messages but they did get back to me promptly and were very nice to deal with. I am very happy with the product and service.
I bought the Kodak z1275 thinking the 12 mp would make for better photos - not the case, my old 4 mp produces much sharper images. Other problems include red eye, even using the red eye reduce function, very blurry zoom images, slow, poor LED display... I could go on but I won't. I would not suggest buying this camera, and certainly not through Amazon, which only has a 30 day refund policy. Between their policy and Kodak's, I am now stuck with this piece of junk.
These cables are so good that the images on ym TV have actually turned 3D!! not only are they 3D but i can also reach out and touch the object on my screen! wow! i'm definitely buying again! my adult DVDs have never been this great!
We replaced my old HP optical wireless mouse with the Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse 3000. It was easy to install because all I had to do is remove packaging, install battery and plug in the receiver into the usb port on my computer and it was working within seconds. I noticed right away that is very lightweight and it's fairly small compared to my old mouse. It runs on one AA battery that is included. The instructions say not to use rechargeable batteries in it but I think it should be fine anyway. We used rechargeable batteries in our last mouse for about 5 years without problem. We purchased the Pomegranate Red color and it looks nice. Before purchasing this mouse we looked everywhere and this seemed to be the best deal. I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this mouse.
This was shipped immediately and arrived very quickly. Great service. Would recommend to anyone.
Great price, but why does it make that noise? It would be great if the noise was actually the audio from the DVD, but it isnt. The noise this thing makes from spinning the DVD overpowers the audio completely. It also takes a long time to load and the display is very primitive looking. You DO get what you pay for.
I wanted to replace my 10 year old VHS-C camera before my kids grew up. I learned from the old camera what features I was looking for: size, weight, battery life, and optics. This PV-DV200 is light and just the right size to be a natural extension of your arm. I carried the camera through Legoland and Disneyland Paris without noticing it, or having it get heavy, or in the way. The standard battery provides plenty of power, I supplement it with the 2 hour battery for no-worries filming. The pictures,including using the 18x optical zoom are awesome. Bright and clear. Don't even shop for digital zoom unless you plan to shoot from a mile away using a tripod. Any movement using digital zoom is overmagnified. The features are mostly well placed and easy to access while filming. However, preselect features like image stabilization, digital zoom, or backlight control. In conclusion, after a European vacation, and weekend trips in France I am happy with this camera. Five star rating if it had a bigger screen and color view finder. Panasonic should consider including accessories like a light with the camera.
My brother gave me this computer for Christmas and I must say I am VERY pleased by it's speed & performance. It is a fast little bugger and does all of the things that I want it to do - and more. (It just doesn't sweep the house or do the dishes but alas a woman can't have everything all of the time)!In the last month, the Dell Latitude has been great. It is fast and I have had no problems with this machine. It meets my needs and I appreciate the small compact size. I can put it in my purse and go!The battery lasts several hours for the times I am not near an electrical outlet.The other reviewer may had a badly refurbished one. My brother had used it for the last year and he REALLY liked it. In fact, as a Senior IT Tech at ATT, who is Outstanding in his field, keeping up on All of the New Products coming down the pike, he hated to give it up. But, he loves his big sister!I love him and really appreciate him for giving me this computer! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Marriage and Family therapist, I know family issues. If one gives a family member something that doesn't work they may get slightly irritated.With his knowledge of his field and his wisdom of years of experience, He knew that I would appreciate this Dell Latitude. He knew I would find it invaluable in my work as a Health Care Consultant.MY LITTLE BROTHER DID GOOD! :)Bunny B. Czarnopys, LSCSW, LCMFTAAMFT Approved SupervisorCertified Clinical HypnotherapistHealth Care ConsultantAs Is Unlimited"Isness is my Business"
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.
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!!
The flash is amazing, has many features for the price you pay. Works in perfect sync with my D40, and works well with the Nikon CLS, which makes it easy to add pcs!Manual is an easy read and the products controls are easy to learn and use!Most of all it makes photo's 100% softer -when you know how to use it ;)The only downfall is that it requires 4AA batteries, and since I dont ever have good luck with rechargeables, I will most likely carry around 2 xtra sets of batteries until I can get a better feel for the longivity of a fresh set.That said...I'm not happy about carrying around all these extra batteries, it would be super beneficial if the speedlight could be charged.
This is a fabulous and reliable camera. Feels solid. Fantastic pictures. Easy to operate. A new D40 has been announced over the past few days, but its lack of an LCD display and buttons to manage basic camera controls (to reduce weight and make it more user friendly) would still make this my recommended Nikon DSLR. Expect prices to fall as the D40 becomes available.UPDATE July 2007: Things move fast in digital camera technology, this review probably becomes outdated soon.
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.
I originally bought this DVD player not for its DVD playback but because I wanted a player that would play VideoCDs that I burned on my PC. Before I talk about the DVD playback let me discuss the VCD playback of this unit since this may be the reason many people would buy it.VCD/SVCD PlaybackIf you are not interested in, or have no reason to care about VCD burning you may skip this section.Right away this player gets points with me because it is CD-R/W compatible. I know from experience that it is very difficult to tell if a player will read these discs and the box clearly states it will play these discs which eliminates any uncertainty. For those of who who burn VCD/SVCDs I can tell you the playback is excellent and I have not had any trouble getting any VCDs to play no matter what the media type. It also has a nice feature called a "Track Index" which has the player generate 9 thumbnail pictures from various points in a track allowing you to start from your desired location without fast forwarding. If you are like me and like to make vcds and svcds with higher then normal bitrates then you will like this player. I have made VCDs with bitrates up to 5000 kb/s(the standard is 1150 kb/s) and they played perfectly. So as a VCD/SVCD player this unit is the best.DVD PlaybackEven though I bought this unit primarily to play VCD/SVCDs I still have an interest in watching DVD movies. Normally I have the player hooked up to a 25' GE television through an RF modulator. Even through this low quality hookup the picture was significantly sharper then the picture provided from the satellite tv broadcast. I really wanted to see how good the player actually looked using a high quality display. I convinced a friend to let me use his NEC projector and we had a movie night with my PC speakers(Altec Lansing ATP3) providing the sound. The picture was brilliant through the S-Video connection on the 60' display.DVD playback never skipped nor did I ever find the layer change a distraction.SoundSound is good through the analog stereo outputs, but this player shines when hooked to a Dolby Digital/DTS reciever through the optical or coaxial digital connection. The analog outs have a slight hiss, the headphone output has this problem as well. In digital mode though the sound is superbly clean and well detailed.OutputsFor a cheap player this unit has all the goodies.It has the following:Video2 composite video outputs1 s-video output1 set of component video outputsAudio2 sets of phono outputs1 coaxial digital output1 optical digital outputIt has a built in stereo AC-3 decoder and will play Dolby Digital and DTS if you have a the appropiate decoders.MP3 PlaybackThis player uses and all business no frills method to play mp3s. It will play mp3s up to 320 kb/s and will play VBR mp3s also. The playback sounds good, not cd good, but good.The mp3 playback is the weakest part of the unit though. You can't fast forward and the player seems to skip the first 1/2 second of a file.MiscellaneousThe remote that comes with the unit is a universal and it controlled my GE tv with no adjustments. The remote is well laid out and useable. The only thing wrong with the remote is the color scheme, pink and purple on black just doensn't do it for me, plus some people may find the sixe of the remote unappealing. I like the look of the unit overall especcially the front panel. The front panel has all the basic controls needed to run a movie. The play button is large and glows blue making it easy to see in the dark.
The fact that Klipsch has always been known for making superior audiophile speakers (e.g.; the Klipschhorn) led me to audition and purchase its mini computer speaker. The sound of the computer speaker is far above average and outrivals other brands specializing in computer speakers.
For the price you pay, you'd think it would at least be functional.I should have read the reviews before purchasing. I thought the mouse was defective and almost through the keyboard through my wall in frustation. From what I've read, it's just the way it is.
If you have ever lost data, you can appreciate the need for this card. It is quick and easy to use. I would not own a handheld without this card.
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.
Horrible visual quality. Lenses were cloudy around the edges. I got an &#34;I told you so&#34; from my husband who thought they were too cheap to be any good. He was right. I sent them back and went to a local sporting goods store and bought the smallest quality binoculars I could find. Visually, they are far superior. However, I'd still like to find good opera glasses.
I bought this TV off of Amazon in the summer of 2004. Hands down, this has been the single best electronics purchase I have ever made.I was looking for a small TV to bring to college with me. Living in a tiny dorm room, I knew space would be limited. The Toshiba 14" television was the exact size I was looking for. Without actually seeing it in person, I ordered it off of Amazon as the price was right.Eight and a half years later, this TV is still going strong. I have moved it back and forth between college and home many times, and it's also traveled with me through three apartments. The picture has remained crisp, the sound is excellent, and overall, the TV has worked perfectly the entire time.I'd recommend this TV as a bedroom or dorm room unit. It's perfect for small rooms or for anyone who doesn't need a large screen. It's incredibly durable, as it's lasted 8+ years with no damage or negative impact on picture and sound quality.Overall, this is a great TV!
SUPER LITTLE CAMERA. EASY TO USE AND SET UP. GREAT IMAGE, NICE SOUND. LOGITECH RULES! A+++++++++++
The product didn't have good dimensions stated in the description, so I went with the assumption that it was linked to the camera I was buying it must be the right bag. I was right. I bought a Kodak easyshare z1012 which is a bigger camera than the pocket point & shoot but it fit fine once I got the angle right. The extra zippered space on the bottom is perfect for batteries & SD cards & even some ID if you're stretched for space. It is small enough to be unobtrusive but still keep the camera safe with its extra padding. The belt loop is vecroed so you don't have to strip off the belt to thread it through. Works well & I am pleased.
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!
I was skeptical about buying this cable because it was so cheap, but I decided to give it a shot and I'm very happy I did.I bought it to hook up mySony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Playerto ourOlevia 537H 37-Inch LCD HDTV. It works perfectly, and I was able to notice a visible difference over the component cable (480p) I replaced with it. The cable doesn't feel cheap and the connections are not loose or anything. It even came with plastic caps over both connectors to keep dust and such out of them.My only concern is that it might not have the longevity of a more expensive cable. But the way I see it, at $4 (including shipping), I could buy 5 or 6 and it'd still be cheaper than going to Walmart or Best Buy.EDIT 3/14/12: I have been using this cable off and on for almost 3 years now. Still works perfectly. Still very happy with the purchase.
I am one of the many who had way too many remotes sitting on the shelf next to my theater seat. The Harmony 880 changed all of that.In the past, I have not had a lot of luck with Universal remotes as I have several older components that have been difficult to mesh into a single remote.Being able to check component capatibility on the Logitech website was great because I knew it would handle all of my gear.The backlighting is perfect for the darkness of a home theater.While the buttons are a little on the small side, being able to customize the screen buttons for the functions I use most took care of that issue for me.With a choice of 8 different activities on a single screen, the 880 has earned a very high "wife approval factor". She loves being able to push one button and have all our equipment come to life and do what she wants it to do.Unlike earlier models, I have not had any problems with the charging cradle and am happy to have a "place" for it so everyone knows to put it back where they found it.All in all, I am glad to have finally found a true universal remote that is both easy to use and reasonably priced.ONE YEAR EDIT:I've now had this remote for over a year.CONS:The backlighting is not really enough to see the keys well and the lay-out is not what I like, so I programmed soft keys on the display for things that I use a lot.Key layout is not conducive to using it for TiVo, so I still use the TiVo remote when watching satellite.PROS:It handles my Media Server PC, TiVo satellite unit, RPTV, DVD, VCR and surround receiver just fine.I guess I have been lucky with the charging cradle. It works the way it should without fiddling.All in all, I am still happy with the value I received (well under a hundred on special) but I will continue to search for the "perfect" remote.FOUR YEAR EDIT:I have been using this remote for about 4 years now and am still very happy with it. The rechargeable batteries appear to still be going strong. Although I have made it a point to NOT leave the remote in the cradle all the time but rather let it discharge now and then.I have upgraded equipment several times since purchasing this remote and it is very easy to change out say the TV or Blu-ray player without having to re-program all the "activities" that use it.The built in delay is still annoying at times, but is most noticeable with my Media server PC. The delay is not much of an issue with the sat box, Blu-Ray, AV receiver and display panel.The wife and kids still like the ease of using it to do what they want to do; especially the "HELP" feature when they forget to keep the remote pointed at the gear.I currently use this with a large Sharp LCD, Panasonic BluRay, Onkyo AVR, DTV HD DVR, PC and Sony DVD (for CDs).
I have a Zen W 60GB. It doesn't realy fit in this case very well. I use a Mystic Audio case instead.
The remote performs all the functions as advertised. It was a little complicated to use when first set up but just takes some getting used to. It eliminates the need for all other remotes. The click wheel is some what stiff and this causes some skipping over channels. It is definitly worth the investment if you have several componets with remotes.
Works as well as any of the higher priced cables, including the offering from Amazon Basics. Proves again that price sometimes has very little relationship to quality. You won't regret buying this cable!
The cable works perfectly and was obviously professionally made. They worked great for bridging our LIU to our switch across the wall at gigabit speeds, and I would expect much higher if necessary. The price seems to have gone way up since I bought it however, making it not as great of a deal, even with the fast Prime shipping.
I bought this kit when I first got my hands on my Canon G9 which was my first digital camera.I've bought this kit not knowing that the adapter would be included so i bought a separate adapter that isCanon LA-DC58H Conversion Lens Adapter for Canon G7 & G9 Digital Cameras...Well, i ended up using the adapter included in this kit because the separate adapter is made of plastic and when you fix a filter from this kit with that plastic adapter ... it jams and gives me a hard time separating the filter from the adapter.Do not buy an adapter because there's one with a good quality included in this kit ...One more thing ....the adapter blocks the flash especially when you want to take a macro shot where you have to bring the camera really close to an object .. the flash will not reach it because of the adapter ....My advise to you is to buy a slave flash such asCameta Digital Slave Flash + Sunpak Grip + Case + Accessory Kit for Canon PowerShot A470, A460, A550, A560, A570 IS, A580, A590 IS, A630, A650 IS, A710 IS, A720 IS, G7, G9 CamerasOr a Canon Speedlite flash would be better because it would fit better with all canon cameras in case you change your camera in the future ...Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras- Around $130. &lt;-- Great flash if you're a simple guy.Canon Speedlite 430EX II Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras- Around $250. &lt;-- IF your photography demands more.Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras- Around $400. &lt;-- The best Flash from Canon.Now I own a Canon XSi and I'm using the filters that came with this kit .... filters fit on the 58mm kit lens nicely. The UV filter doesn't leave the lens and when I need to use another filter I can simply fix the filter I need on the UV filter.I only wish if the filters were coated black instead of silver.
I had seen similar items at retail stores for a much higher price. This product is well worth the money. It has everything that you need, all in one kit. It was easy to set up and works flawlessly. I would recommend this product to everyone.
For me headphones are a very personal sort of thing, so it's hard to rate or recommend it to other people. For me I wanted something with a decent sound stage, good bass, and a comfortable fit. These headphones have that.These cans have completely changed they way I listen to music, I find myself listening to more and more classical music because it just sounds flat out amazing with these headphones. Rock, metal, and jazz sound equally impressive but be prepared to delete songs as these phones will bring light to shed upon your puny bitrates.All in all I have to say these phones earn the following (1-5 scale):Sound Quality (4.8) There's probably better out there but only if your willing to spend $6000 for a speaker setup or $400 for headphones.Sound Leakage (5) These headphones leak very little sound and also help block outside sounds (like plane engines) very well.Comfort (5) With their valor earcups (just like the soft bosom of Zap Brannigan's uniform) these headphones are comfortable enough to wear indefinitely! I also found the headband to be less invasive as on other headphones.Portability (3) These headphones are a bit bulky and I'm not sure how they sound without an amp, I believe a ipod could give these enough juice to run, but I haven't tried it yet.Value (5) If you can find these for under $200 used or new, the purchase is a no brainer, these are a must buy if you can afford them!Overall score: 4.5These are amazing headphones, if you can find them for under $200 buy them immediately if you can't then save up the extra cash and buy them anyway! Overall I am very impressed with them!---UPDATE 2010----After well over a year of use, I have decided to move on to another pair of headphones. Despite all the problems I've had with these DT770s Beyerdynamic left such a positive impression onme that my next pair will probably be the DT 880s.The issue with the DT 770s seems to be that the right ear cup will develop a jarring rattling/vibrating sound when any low frequency sounds are played. I cleaned the headphones thoroughly and didn't find any hair near the driver. More recently I discovered this was a common issue with the DT 770s and can often be attributed to the lower quality cabling or something wrong with the driver itself. Because of how common this issue is with the 770 line, I dropped my rating by 1 star (though I would have only dropped it by half if I could).However I was so pleased by the performance and comfort of the DT 770s, that I have not been able to wear any other headphones, sure I thought the K701s sounded better, but that stupid headband and its painful bumps dug into my brain. I've become so spoiled by the construction, feel, and sound of the DT 770s, that I don't think I can use any other headphones unless they use a similar design and velor earcups. These were the only headphones to ever fully cover my large head and elongated ears. So if anyone knows of any non-Beyerdynamic headphones that fit as well as these, let me know, because I have yet to find any!
This was actually a gift for my mom. She was looking for a large magnifying glass and was having trouble finding one. Found this on Amazon, easy to order, and arrived quickly. Was exactly what she was looking for!
I had been enjoying a SyncMaster 940BW for a year and then bought a new PC without monitor. I didn't hesitate to buy a SynchMaster 941BW from Amazon.I didn't think the original could look any better, but it does (slightly).The display is crystal clear!This display has a 4ms response time which totally eliminates smearing.I use a ColorVision display calibrator but I must say that for most folks, that isn't necessary. It looks great calibrating it with the included software.
I bought this solely due to the reviews on here. I just got the new iPad and this stand makes using it even better. No complaints.A+++++.
You may have to program this player to play all regions. This is how you do it: 1- Turn on player. 2-Open disc drawer. 3-Take the remote control and press 7-8-9-OK-0. The final "0" tells the player to play all regions. If you substitute a "1" for "0" then it only players region 1. The same applies for region 2. Hope this helps.
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 mouse is the best i have it for 3 years and i never have a problem with it i recommend it.
I used these to replace the stock jumpers between the Pre-out and Main-in connectors on my older NAD 7240PE Receiver. I noticed the sound was notably cleaner, smoother, and more defined; well worth the price, at least in my system.I am using this system mostly for playing music out of my computers hard drive in my home office. The rest of the pathway is as follows: Computer USB port, HRT Music Streamer II DAC, NAD Receiver, NHT Classic Three Bookshelf speakers and NHT U2 subwoofers. Sounds extraordinary!
This camera takes great photographs, and after two years of taking it everywhere with me, I don't have a single complaint. Though it should be noted that getting the best results from this camera may occasionally required an incredibly steady hand(no image stabilizer) and a pretty in depth technical understanding (lots of manual features).
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
I researched various MP3 players and chose Zen for recording capability, FM radio, replacable battery and format compatability. I came across complaints from people about the headphone thing, but I have not had that issue. As for battery life...I played it throught my home stereo, it lasted about 8 hours before I turned it off, it may have lasted another hour or so looking at the battery hourglass monitor. As for the battery lasting 2 hours...I think the volume people play their MP3 players affects how must the battery is eaten up, but 2 hours is odd. I think like any product,some will have success, others will have misery. It's a crap shoot.PS: I had issues with Rhapsody too. Now I use Yahoo with no problems!
This was what I chose for my 15 year prize from work. It went to the curb for trash pick up just the other day. Junk is what it is. I was so excited to have a new back deck this summer and use the telescope with my boys. Tried for about 2 hours and wasn't worth my time. The view finder was no help. We saw more without the lenses in! Don't wast your money.
i liked this router, it was my first, but after 4 months of having it, it kept having such limited access that i had to rename and reset the router daily, always making a new network name for the router. it get's annoying after the 9th time, so i kicked the old thing and got something better. the tech support was helpfull, but they can only help so much, they can't instantly make this hunk of junk perfection in a box. so i'd say it's good for the price, but if you want something that works good and you dont have to buy anything else, spend a few bucks more and get a netgear or cisco router. THOSE are perfection in a box. this is a silly toy.
Do not buy this drive!!!!!!. For half the price purchase the Samsung SH-S182M/BEBN. I found out too late that Mad Dog buys these Samsung devices and packages and sells them as their own.The box says its a Mad Dog Model MD-18XTL1 but when you open the box you'll find a Samsung drive that you could have purchased for half the price. So you might as well save yourself $40.00. I thought someone swapped the drives but when I inquired at Mad Dog whether they sold Samsung devices as their own they replied:"Yes we have a contract with Samsung to sell, support, and warranty (2years) the drives"
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.
If you are looking at this item for the same reason I did--to connect two components with optical audio outputs to one component with an optical audio input--you may wish to rethink your strategy and find another solution. As with any splitter, signal quality is sacrificed. One would think the technocrats that designed a "2-to-1" optical splitter would make the splitter unidirectional. This is not the case.Once I had my splitter installed, the signal quality was so poor that neither device I had installed--a cable dvr box and a playstation 3--was able to broadcast sound. Since the digital sound is broadcast over fiber optics (essentially light), the signal coming from the unit broadcasting sound would lose half its signal strength coming out of the splitter (sending the other half of the signal--you guessed it, out the other end!).My advise to you is purchase a unidirectional splitter--one with a switch which completely isolates the unused port from the circuit when one system is in use. Yes, I know the mere notion of having a manual switch in the age of universal remotes is heart-wrenching...but it sure beats having to pull all of your equipment out of their homes so you can swap cables from one piece to the other.
I received the remote from Amazon, looked beautiful, clean and sealed yet completely failed to charge.It is disturbing that after so many negative reviews of the (refurbished?) units there are still more newly refurbished ones around that have the same problem. Someone is not owning up to their quality assurance responsibilities and tries to unload them anyway. Returned to Amazon, expect full credit and will update.
I was very pleased with the purchase and prompt delivery of my new GPS. It was a pleasant experience. Delivery was prompt.
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.
Worth the price! I used it to buy fifa points as well as minecraft 360! There is a lot priced in this range!
I also bought this monitor. It worked great for a few months, then color changed, got grainey and went out of center. Tried to reset it ?? like they said and it did not work. Called for warranty and yes...3 months full warranty and the rest of the year we have to pay for repair, freight, etc. So i guess i dump it and buy another one !! BEWARE...I would not purchase another one of Kogi's. BUYER BEWARE PLEASE...
This unit was exactly as advertised, "like new". They delivered it promptly. The price was excellent.
Before buying this one, I looked at about 15 other corded and cordless notebook mice. I own a kensington pocket mouse and a targus mini, both of which are very uncomfortable to use. The Microsoft is the only mouse I found which didn't become annoying and uncomfortable after a half an hour. It is taller, or thicker than other mice which is why I think it's more comfortable. It is very accurate, even when used on a wood table for example. I like how the usb receiver piece is small and fits into the mouse when not in use. It is sort of like a bluetooth receiver, only usb - a very cool feature.Definately a worthwhile purchase if you travel and use your laptop a lot and if you hate the touchpad (as most people do.)In my opinion it is the best mouse for notebooks that's out right now.
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've been a happy user of every version of the Intellimouse Explorer since it's introduction. In my opinion Microsoft had a track record of improving design with each iteration and I was eager to see how they would follow up the nearly perfect v3. Unfortunately, they've made several bad decisions in the design of this latest version.1) The Wheel: They removed the notched click-feel of the wheel. This renders the wheel as less than accurate. What's more, it feels sluggish. A significant scroll of the wheel does not render an appropriate response on-screen. I haven't found a good use for the tilt functionality, and depressing the wheel to inspire auto-scroll requires much more pressure than version 3 of this same mouse. I prefer the feel and responsiveness of the wheel button in v3. The new style is bad.2) Thumb Buttons: The designers moved the thumb buttons to a poor position. They are too far from either the thumb or the forefinger to be useful. The designers undermined themselves by relocating the buttons.3) The Intellipoint 5.0 software insists that I remove my laptop's native trackpad driver. I'm not willing to risk disabling my machine and am therefore unable to install the drivers for my new mouse. A smarter driver would and could live side-by-side with drivers for other input devices. I suspect that I'm losing tilt-wheel functionality and configuration by not having the Intellipoint driver. This is extremely annoying.In all fairness, I think they've done some things right.Raising the physical profile of the mouse was a wise idea. It's a usable midpoint that's larger than the prior wired version but smaller than the older wireless version that I regarded as too bulky. This new version fits my hand quite well.The primary buttons have a nice feel to them and require very little effort. They are well placed and possess the proper sensitivity for my common business usage.I recommend that most people avoid this mouse. The design flaws outweigh the few improvements. I'm going to stick with my older version and put this one on the shelf. Literally.
The price is right, it came fast, and I might get another one. I did see sparkling white flashes in the freezer section, (top), of a white refrigerator on one blu-ray movie, (Pet Hospital). I do not know if the sparkles were caused by the blu-ray, or due to the HDMI cable, or the Panasonic plasma 54-V10 TV. I did not really watch this movie. My wife and kids said they could see lint floating around in the air of this film at times - interesting, but somewhat disgusting.
I use these binos to spot deer on my land. Doubles up as a great bird watcher as well. Comes with both from and back covers and a nice leash to hang around your neck. What I like about Nikon is their warrant and you get 10$ off your next purchase once you provide the serial number to their website.
I installed this myself in an '06 Jetta.Pros:- The sound quality is excellent and the iPod control is the best I've seen.- GPS is a 3.5 out of a 5 (compared to a Garmin Nuvi 660, which I give a 4.5)- Button and screen color choices, ability to change background images - because of this, many people think it is a factory unitCons:- GPS makes some strange routing decisions, and needs cheaper updates released more often than once per year.- With thousands of songs on the iPod, it takes entirely too long to find a specific artist - you really need to have good iPod organization - mainly good playlists
The product is A+ in the production, design and efficiency departments.Since it's around $300 and you can get the 4x6 for $150 really think about it. First, will you be doing full-scale illustrations or just minor masking and adjustment layer touch-ups? Next, will you use the tablet every day or just once every couple of weeks or so?What I've found is I've only really used the tablet for touch-ups and am only using it semi-weekly. Right now I might should've gone with the 4x6 for my purposes.Finally, I personally feel the only benefit of a larger screen is if you are doing full-scale illustrations. Try to use one before you buy if you can, whether friend, job, or school - if only to show you what you can accomplish with little real estate.Hope this has helped - now go make a smart selection.
Having used this cable and my MacBook to DJay for parties, I'll say that the sound quality is excellent. The RCA connectors are very solid, and the wire is a satisfying thickness: this is in no way a flimsy product.There are less expensive versions of this cable, but if I were to buy one as a gift, I'd certainly choose this one, as it feels very durable.I haven't tried the video connection because I use DVI for that.
I used this cord to replace the defective one provided by the cable company (thanks Comcast!). It is performing as expected so far. I'll update the review if that changes. I left off a star only because I haven't had it long enough to rate longevity.
I am a programmer and before Logitech aquired Harmony remotes you could program every little thing into the remote like you can for the "Uninversal Remote" from the company by the same namealso reciently the software for the PC has been very buggy and not aware of the current screen resolution so you have to scroll up and down even though it is in full screenalso the remote it self when you update it to update changes it updates a new build of the firmware and sometimes it is buggy there is no way to go back to the older ver. and no way to update it without updating the firmware since the changes that were made used the new firmware to create italso there is no bug reporting feature on the logitech sight or a "change log" telling you what has changed from one build to the next it appears that they just spit out dayly CVS Builds and if it is a bad day you have a bad ver. on there further more its not like people update everyday so if you were having a problem it might last until you update it again and Cust Care you wait for at least 10-30 min on hold and they dont have a clue what CVS Build you have from what day so your problem could be fixed alreadyreciently ever since 8-06 the time has had the A.M. or P.M. removed from it and to date 1-11-07 not fixed yetbefore that Mon and Wed would display as M.. and W.. they took 4 weeks to fix that and me on the phone every couple of daysall in all great product and the charging station is what sold me on it
I bought these headphones because I was in search of a cheap pair for song editing. I found these and read around the reviews and immediately decided to give them a try. I'm SO glad I did, they have a great amount of bass and sound quality is great. These are a must buy consumers looking for a sturdy, good sounding pair of headphones.
This is a standard white light LED on the end of a flexible snake. When I want to work on my laptop when the lights are off because others want to watch TV, it's perfect.
This camera is everything I had hoped for and the price was good.Thanks, Tom
I live in san diego, and I meticulously searched every station and couldn't find one on the entire dial that would work without static.
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.
it is not sensitive, very slow and time consuming to move the cursor on the screeen.I have to return it.
This is a fabulous camera. Exactly what I expected. Please note that BODY ONLY means NO LENS!!!!!
Ordered this product expecting to get the code right away, however I got a message saying that it usually takes less than an hour to process the claim (up to 4 hours the most). I purchased the product earlier in the day so I would have points set up for a new down loadable content coming out today. It has already been several hours and I still have not gotten the redeemable code for the 1600 points I ordered, fail. Next time I'll order it or pick it up from elsewhere.
this was not my PNY it was samsung RAM with the same 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 RAM. anyways i like this it's working great i have acer m3100 desktop and it has same RAM install by the manufacturer so it nice just not from PNY. note that
I am satisfied with this modem,very easy to install. I had to return Comcast's modem first before they would connect mine. Great value
I bought this camera because I have owned several Minolta Maxxum film cameras over the years including the origional Minolta Maxxum 7000 from the early 80s. Since I already had several lenses I thought it was a no brainer purchase.Until I went with a friend and shot photos at the Arizona Reinsanance festival. He was there with his Canon 20D.We both shot photos of the bird show and I compared photos later with what he had taken and what I got.Then he let me borrow his camera and take some shots.Let me tell you!!!The auto focus on a Canon camera IS LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF ANYTHING MINOLTA HAS!!! His Canon with a 70 - 200 F4 L USM lens can focus from minium distance to infinity and take dozens of photos while I'm still trying to get my Minolta 5D to focus with any lens at any distance. Since then I have tested a new Canon 30D with a Canon 400mm USM L 5.6 against my Minolta Maxxum 75 - 300 Lens. The Canon lens can focus in micro seconds even faster then my 50mm Minolta Lens!!!! You don't even want to hear how slow the 75 - 300 lens is not only can you not track birds in flight with the Minolta lens you are lucky to get the shot at all.Then when comparing the shots taken in darker areas with higher ISO his shots at ISO 1600 looked better then mine at 400!!!I ended up buying a Canon 400D Rebel XTi and what a shock.I have tested my Minolta 5D and several of the new Sony Maxxum lens mount cameras back to back against my Canon and it's no contest.Bottom line, if you want a camera that can focus on and track a bird IN FLIGHT! then get a Canon DSLR with USM focusing and forget the Minolta non-sense with their body driven focusing motor in the camera body.My daughter had been using my Minotla 5D for awhile we were shooting some birds her with the Minotla and me with the Canon. I handed her my Canon with a 70 - 200 2.8 L Lens and she aimed the camera out and focused and took her first shot. She looked at me in disbelief!! She said what the heck, how can it focus so FAST!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!!If I had never compared I would have never know how much better a camera can be.Go to any store and try a new Canon XTi Rebel or Canon 30D or 40D and see for your self!!I have since put up my Minolta cameras and lens for sale.Good luck Sony, you will need it.
It's even fast (see its motherboard frequency with respect to CPU's one).But having it all the time with me doesn't feel comfortable - it's 3.5kg heavy.
I got exactly what I bought which made me very happy. The time I waited was just as I expected. I am a happy customer! Great price!
This is one of the better mouses I've used. Responds great for being wireless. Its a very convenient tool for your laptop. I recommend this product entirely.
I have had my Philips for 4 months now and got it on sale for under $40. I hooked it up to my HD LCD TV and was able to use it right away.Pros1. It does a nice job with my DVDs even the older ones -the picture isn't HD DVD quality but it's better than my old DVD player2. Pretty simple to use3. Has standard features - FF or Rew in different speeds, pause,go directly to menu and go back and to next chapter4. Remote's okay - kind of bulkyCons1. Can't open or close the drawer from the remote2. Opening the drawer can't be done unless the machine is turned onFor the price, I wasn't expecting anything great and it's not, but it is pretty good. I'd recommend it for the kitchen or the TV in the study.
This set has proven to be very useful, especially on long calls which we have quite often in our office. I would NOT recommend buying the headset without the HL10, this is a handy little gadget which picks up the phone with just one push of the button.I did not give this a 5 star rating because I had problems fitting their ear pieces. They give a good selection though so it should have been enough. Guess I just have strange shaped ears maybe... We liked these well enough that we purchased a set for every lady in this dept and they are pleased with them also.
If you're looking for a wireless speaker system that works well through walls then this is NOT the speaker you want. I bought it expecting it to work from my living room (where the transmitter was) to my deck (25 ft. away). If I moved the unit into the outside window line-of-sight to the transmitter then the speaker clarity was better. However, I was disappointed overall with the performance.
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.
One of the best for what it is, it comes with both a wrist and arm bands.
Despite Dell's $129 deal, I'm returning this remote. The buttons are way too small. You have to look at the remote to use it because there's little-to-no tactile feedback as to which button is which. Logitech's database of IR codes is missing functions, so you have to teach the remote. The website required to program the remote is slow and confusing. The remote has an annoying delay in sending signals, which I guess is programmable. Oi veh! Just how many hours are you supposed to spend setting up this remote!Logitech should do some usability studies instead of having their remotes designed by artists (it is pretty) and marketers. Starting with TiVo's peanut would be a good idea.
It has a lot better quality than the cheaper cameras. Clarity is much improved when used in low light. It still has some audio feedback problems when used on our laptop, but still better than a regular cheap mic.
Works great for charging my Flip MINO video camera while on vacation, don't need a computer.
my wife & i did a good bit of research in brick & mortar stores before visiting amazon. i was actually looking at a slightly less expensive model samsung with 3000:1 contrast ratio, but then i saw that something like 70% of the people who viewed that model ended up ultimately purchasing this one with 4000:1. i've had this beauty in my living room now for 6 weeks and it's inspired lust in the hearts of all the folks who've come by to visit. regular tv looks great, but the hd channels are mind-bogglingly beautiful. strong buy recommendation! ps, buying on amazon got me a better product with no sales tax & ended up saving me over $700.
Article as describedsent within a reasonable timethe article complies with the data described at the time of purchase, the price is reasonable.
these headphones are well made and have a great sound, had another pair earlier that i damaged by over stressing the plug so be careful not to pull on the wires too much. well worth the price!
Throw your Micro Touch away. This product is awesome. It is powerful and does the job.
Though this lens costs about $300 more than the next "grade" Canon 50mm (the 1.8), it really is worth it. Though only about 1/3 stop wider, the build quality and USM performance truly make this expenditure a good investment. This lens takes fantastic images, is sharp at 2.8 and very sharp at 4.0. Below those aperatures it gives a nice, soft, "dreamy" quality to the image. Bokeh is nice (8 blades = octagonal bokeh) and the shallow DOF is very fun to play with. On an APS-C body (like the Rebel series), this lense gets a crop to about an 80mm lens thus making a very decent portrait lens. The extra durability of this lens can be felt as you heft its weight (not light, but not too heavy) and manipulate its controls. The front element moves in and out with focus, yet does not rotate which is ideal for many types of hoods and filters. The lens also has a windowed focus scale. The mounting ring is metal and the body is durable ABS plastic. This lens will give a lifetime of enjoyment and even take a bit of a beating in the process, this combined with the superior features and extra 1/3 stop make this lens well worth the extra money.
Works just as well as any other HDMI cable. I have used it for both my xbox, laptop, and now my desktop and it works like a charm.
Its simply marvelous. I am not an LCD fan and Actually I have been very disappointed in the technology until I watched the 13inch screens and my faith was restored. When I saw that Aquos was in the 15&quot; I snapped it up. Its sound quality is excellent great workmanship, the picture speaks for itself. I am thrilled with the performance as my CD/DVD player worked so well. and had the Good fortune of witnessing Josh Groban on PBSbelting out some wonderful music in stereo from those powerful little speakers it was like a concert hall. I am very pleased with the Sharp Aquos and the talent I was able to receive over it. Best to Josh Groban his talent is a very rare Gift from God.
Is anyone actually still selling this product ? I'd be surprised having seen it on sale for $10 at various discount stores. It worked well, sounded good for a super compact speaker dock.
Easy to program. Up and running in 60 seconds. Big, clear numbers.
Just got this last week, used it to connect to my new xbox 360 system. Love how its a single wire for the HDMI. Looks great on my Sony Wega 50".Go buy it, can't go wrong. Bought two for $10. Wanted to try it out after the great reviews and I'm very happy.360+ HD+ HDMI= LOVE
Bose is over rated in the mind of consumers due to their aggresive marketing stretegy. Ask any audiophiles what they think of Bose. There are other companies that make better spaekers like:Wharfedale diamond series with kevlar conesParadigmPsbMB QuartNHTBoston Acoustics A26Pioneer SP-BS41-LRGo with one of those, and you will be pleasantly surprised...Happy listening to you all...
Good looking design compared to other models, but doesn't do a lot to cool my laptop.Also, fans are exposed on the bottom, so fingers, papers, bed sheet, etc. can get caught in them.
this product is the worst made enclosure i have seen. it doesnt go together right, the screws are to short, but for the price i guess what can u expect; at least it works.
First off, the device is very small, which is a great thing. I was expecting it be larger, but it no bigger than your palm. It works as advertised, it accepts SDHC and Memory Stick Pro Duo (the two formats I use which is why I bought the device) and for the price does the job pretty well. You do need an adapter to use Memory Stick Micro and MMC Micro cards. Everything else attaches to the device without an adapter according to the directions. One major plus is that it uses the standard mini USB port to attach to the computer, something you may already probably own. It also does come with a mini USB cable.My only drawback? The cable it comes with is too short to be practical for desktop use but then again it's designed to be used on the go.
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 read all the reviews, and yet decided to purchase this modem. My experience was that it was easy to install, following their printed directions. I did not have to call customer service. You really need to make sure you install the software as directed before plugging in the modem (but it tells you to do that). I did need to put the supplied disk in the drive again to look for the driver (and found it, of course). I'm moderately computer savey - but no whiz by any means. The modem is working well and we are quite pleased with it.
Downside first - side-by-side with say the HP-V100w, writing data to the Centon is noticeably slower. For your in-office-sneaker-net this would not be your first choice, deduct only 1 star since "in-office" is not the mission-statement for this device.According to the packaging, the raised-lip-technology of the water seal is good down to 1.8 meters, so I can stand up in the pool with the Centon in a pocket and be in-spec. HOWEVER for the fairer sex, it would be more typical to clip it to an ankle-bracelet, which in 6 feet of water exceeds the 1.8m rating. According to my fingernail, a few hundredths-inch of soft rubber is the unreinforced side-wall of the lanyard-loop, fine for a necklace inside a shirt, however clipped to ankle-or-waist, I would worry about the lanyard-sidewall simply ripping-through, sorry I won't personally pay for a destructive test on this.Dimensionally, from the product photos I was worried - they make the device look much bulkier than the calipers say it is:In inches, the 4gb Centon is 0.360 x 0.920 x 2.485.The 4gb HP V100w is 0.335 x 0.685 x 2.460.The 4gb Kingston Data Traveler ix 0.340 x 0.800 x 2.635.The length is just fine, which will matter when stuffed into a pants pocket, while you're only giving up roughly 0.025 in thickness for the shock-protection of the rubber layer. Physics-wise a few hundredths of an inch of rubber may be a big deal, when dropped onto a HARD surface. The device is only traveling say 20 feet-per-second when it hits say a concrete floor - with a hard plastic shell like the HP or Kingston, the shell goes from 20fps to ZERO in a couple thousandths of an inch, whatever the "give" of the hard plastic. So the electronic connections plausibly see a much bigger g-shock, than when dropping the rubberized Centon. Since I am always dropping these things I find that reassuring, my fingernail sinks nicely into the corners where it's mostly going to hit so that's real cushioning.4gb's sealed against casual water-and-sweat damage for $11.79 seemed a good deal on 14 July - it's 20 July and the price is already $12.23. I bought 3 of them for the $11.79, one for each pocket and one to test their warranty if indeed something goes wrong like other reviews suggest. All 3 work fine on day 1...*NOT*-for-SWIMMING -- I put one in each pocket, went swimming, hung the shorts on the shower-curtain. Four days later, one drive was in perfect shape. On removing the cap from the other one, it was fully of RUSTY water, from a reasonably-chlorinated-pool, much less chlorine than the YMCA-pool I remember from grammar school, and the corroded drive would not lite up when dried off and plugged into the computer. To be fair, although the packaging claims waterproof-to-1.8-meters, the photo shows it clipped to cycling shorts, not "total immersion for an hour or two, and then left to sit for a few days". In other words I am not aware of any other drives in this price-range which even attempt to be waterproof - so if you fall in a puddle or swimming-pool then dry the device out right away to prevent corrosion, even my "failed" device might have been OK if used merely to protect against a brief accidental immersion and like I say dried-out-immediately following such an incident.
The Sony Memory Stick is more expensive than equivalent memory sticks - but I think it is well worth the additional cost. It has worked flawlessly in my digital voice recorder.
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.
I have had this several months. This adapter works perfectly with the CTK-700 keyboard and is saving me from purchasing a ton of batteries. Glad I found it.
Got mine when buying a Compaq computer at Compusa.Used it for a few months, printed a few pages,it's now printing blank pages. Clogged print heads.And very expensive ink too. No amount of cleaningcan bring this back to life.Epson gave me a replacement CX 4800, that's still working so far.The scanner on CX4600 still works.
The modem in tivo burned up after four months. Send into the manufacturer and it cost a lot of money to get this fixed. You would think that if someone spends this much money and then pays for a lifetime subscription, they would stand behind their product for more than 4 months.
Before buying this I read reviews for most 3.5mm -> cassette adapters on Amazon, even considering a radio transmitter. After getting this one I'm confident I made the right decision. I have a decent ear for music (always grab MP3s in 320/V0, have a decent home setup, etc) and I'm impressed by this device's response. Bass is present and clean; high frequencies do not sound tinny or crackly, as I expected. The device itself emits a mechanical sound that is audible only at low volumes, and so I can recommend it for anything but audiobooks.Oh, and as a very nice bonus, this came with a cigarette -> various-barrel DC converter (also USB), meaning you can charge your cell phone while playing music off of it.If you're in the market for this kind of converter, get this one. If you're SUPER concerned about quality, you're in the wrong market, but this is probably the best you'll find.
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.
If you are looking to attach something that is 2' away then this product is for you. The ad is misleading as this cord retracts to a couple of feet. Better off saving your money and buying a regular cord.
I was replacing an identical unit that I fried by using the wrong ac/dc adapter. Replacement works fine, like the other one. Price was 75% off the original price. Service and delivery were perfect.Many problems with Windows Media Center but not with the tuner.Works fine with my Comcast analog cable.
During the winter of 2006 Seattle and western Washington suffered through a major windstorm. The windstorm knocked down trees and power lines resulting in mass power outages. Remote areas in western Washington were without power for weeks.We used the Eton radio while our power was out to stay abreast of the latest news. Just knowing what was going on was an amazing antidote for the isolation we felt. With power and telephone lines down we were unable to listen to radio and TV news broadcasts.The radio worked as advertised. We could listen to the local AM station for about 30 minutes after cranking the handle for 1 minute.A good emergency radio is an essential piece of gear for all 72 hour kits.
I own different APS cameras, all of them are more advanced with more features. If I had to keep one, it would be this P&S.; It is so easy to use. Just got 3 rolls of 40 pictures (ISO 200) trough on a recent holiday. All are excellent, mostly shot with sun but also those on clouded day are of good quality. Remember, this is a basic P&S; allowing to take pictures from people, buildings (great wide angle), landscapes and flash pictures. It is not intended for low light pictures.Sadly Fuji told in a recent press release that production of the films has ended, but I have plenty of stock in my freezer.Remark: I also have the Q1 digital but the Q1 Zoom takes far more better pictures.
I get peace of mind from knowing that my lenses have an extra layer of protection. I'd much rather replace the $10 filter than the lenses that cost much more.
To start, I just want to say that I really do like this lens. Next, I want make it clear that you get what you pay for. I jumped at this buy before I had the chance to really read the specs of this camera. I love how easy it is to use and how easily it attaches to my camera but it doesnt have "auto focus". I didnt realize how beneficial it was to ME and not so much my peers. I have astigmatism and the fact that it does NOT have auto focus leaves a big margin for unfocussed shots. Beside that, its a good lens. Probably the best available under 200 dollars.
Wonderful lens! Our family photos are AMAZING now. There was nowhere else other than Amazon that could get this lens to us in time for Christmas because of the shortage of lenses at the time. Great buy!
My original Dell computer came with a 160 Gb hard disk that was fine four years ago. With many digital photos and much music, I was running out of space. And since I needed to reinstall Windows XP, it made sense to add disk storage at the same time.At under $100 this product just made sense. It was easy to install and is much faster than my original hard disk. And, by keeping both disks in the computer and reconfiguring my BIOS, I am able to use my new Western Digital 640 Gb HD as my C: drive and keep my old drive available should I need to get data I may have forgotten to move to the new drive. Eventually, the old disk will be used just for my pictures and music.I would definitely recommend the Western Digital 640 Gb for anyone looking to increase storage.
After years of avoiding Seagate drives, I finally decided to take another and bought this drive for video editing. It's fast, but a bit noisy, the noisiest I've had in a while. Earlier Western Digital drives have been significantly quieter, and they seem to run slightly cooler than the Seagates. Despite these minor issues, I like the drive and recommend it.
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.
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 could not find anything that told what this DVD Player would do in a clear manner so now I'll try. I time shift almost all of my TV watching using my computer & DVD-RW disks. My old Phillips DVD player was starting to wear out so I started to look for something else. USB seemed to be an option & I almost ordered a "Sansa-Take" when I found this DVD player. This one plays raw Mpeg 1, Mpeg 2, DivX and Mp3 files on both disk and USB as well as the standard DVD cd player functions. It will not play my "ScanDisk Cruser" 2 GB thumb drive(There is a lot of imbedded software in the drive), however it plays my other simple USB thumb drives perfectly. As far as upscaling is concerned I am not using that at this time. In short the Phillips DVP5982 does everything that I need it to do & it costs about half what a "Sansa-Take" does. Amazon shipping was swift & free, Rock On!!!
I have used a salad shooter for several years. The one I purchased is improved and I am happy with it.
I like to watch TV in bed late at night while the beloved spouse smartly sleeps. I have a hearing problem in both ears, one more than the other. The right-left balance function makes a big difference to me. The sound is clear and fine, though I use them only for TV. They are very comfortable. It's easy to tune to the better signal, though I live in a single family house in the suburbs, so it may be easier to do that here than in the city. Some reviewers said it was tricky to place the earphones on the cradle so the charging occurs but I found this to be no problem. Frankly, I am glad I spent a little more for something exactly what I wanted.
I purchased this television as a spare DVD/HD set which doubles as a PC monitor and video gaming TV. It performs very ably all of these functions.The color decoder is surprisingly accurate out of the box at "Middle." The unit calibrates reasonably well with DVE, though I have found that after switching inputs, sometimes the brightness setting is 'off' upon returning to say, the DVI input. It will display the brightness of setting '50' when the slider is actually at 46. A quick trip to the user menu to bump it one tick up or down 'restores' it to the proper brightness for the numerical setting.The black level is average for an LCD panel - not as good as newer higher end sets, but much better than a normal PC monitor, and more than usable for movies. As with any LCD panel, the black level is much more forgiving during bright scenes than in dark ones. The viewing angles (which are not incredibly forgiving as far as PQ goes) play a role in this, also. The advertised 170-degree viewing angle is a gross overestimation - you see something, but not anything close to a high fidelity picture. I would say the real-world viewing angle is 100 degrees horizontal by 70 degrees vertical - still not bad compared to a projection CRT screen, or a laptop or small PC LCD monitor.Buyers should know that this is a 15:9 monitor, not 16:9 - this has no impact on picture quality, it just means very tiny black bars on 16:9 dvds, and slightly larger bars on 2.35:1 material.Nevertheless, for the price, I am stunned that this unit performs as well as it does. I am quite happy with my purchase from that standpoint. The build quality is also very good - this is a solid unit. Less discriminating viewers who make this (or a larger Syntax unit) their first HDTV will likely be blown away.
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she watches it quite often. The picture is nice. The sound is OK. It plays many different types of discs and so far she has had no problem playing any DVDs. She has not taken on any trips so I don't know how it does with a lot of movement. The battery lasts about 3 hours which is not bad.
Although I love many things about this camera, I must share one major concern with anyone thinking about purchasing this camera: Dust. I bouhgt my camera kit 3 months ago, with a wonderful 50mm 1.8 lens. From switching back and forth between lenses, dust has landed on the COMS sensor, and the sonic dust removal system does nothing to remove it. It is noticeable in the pictures and the included software doesn't remove it at all. Had I know the camera needs to be sent away and cleaned professionally (at my cost) every 3 months, I think I would have rethought this purchase. I've owned many 35mm film camera over the years, and I have become good at cleaning them, but this sensor is just too delicate and the consequences of a mistake too great for me to own a camera like this. It looks like my window to return it to Amazon has expired too, so I think I might be stuck with a really wonderful camera that is totally impractical to use.
I have other Linksys products. This is by far the worst. Wireless range not very good but the biggest problem is I've had 2 fail in 18 months. First a version 1 after about 8 months and now a version 2 (with ethernet port) after 3 months. Back on the phone to India.
It's juts foolish to buy from stores where you will be ripped off on buying a HDMI cable. This works exactly how it's supposed to. It however does not connect my PS3 at 120HZ inspite of my TV having 120Hz. But I researched online and found out that several ppl who had paid for the "overpriced" HDMI cables are also having the same problem. SO I am yet to ascertain who is to be blamed. But from a quality standpoint this work excellent. Works with PS3 and Works with my PC as well.
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.
The one disadvantage of the TomTom ONE is that its battery life is only 2 hours, so it's important you have a car charger and/or home charger to power the device up when not in use. The USB cable provided with your device can also charge it, but it'll take ALOT longer to charge. It's better to have this home charger handy!
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.
This is a very handy bag to use. I have 2 Tamrac Velocity bags, the 7X for my XTI & the 9X for my 40D. I'm primarily an outdoor & nature photographer so I pack my camera, a couple lenses and I'm off! The bag is comfortable to carry and easy to use without taking it off your body. Just slide it around to the front, open the top & it's ready! Very high quality materials and construction, several pockets and places where accessories can be attached and stored. This is a good, solid, well designed & constructed bag (looks good too):)
Very compact, stable stand. This stand is adjustable so that you can use it at multiple viewing angles. This can be useful if using your tablet with a keyboard or in the kitchen or workshop, or simply viewing or displaying photos or presentations.Also, folds up to be very portable. It will fit in most any bag alongside your other accessories.
Item returned. Unable to rate the total item as the cassette tape player function was defective and ate the tapes. The radio seemed to work fine.
i needed a radio that was((sirius xm)) compatable to go with my v200 ...was sent a sony unit and i was told to send it back out of my own pocket if i wanted a refund.......not right.....
This review is for the Targus TXL617 17 XL Notebook Backpack. For some reason, the roll-on and carry case are also listed for the reviews here.As everyone else has said, this backpack is enormous. It is twice as thick and nearly twice as large as my standard Jansport book backpack, though not very heavy considering its bulk. Unstuffed, it's about 3.5" thick at the widest width and ~2.5 at the thinnest. The official dimensions as listed by Target are: 15.5" x 8" x 20.5".The pockets are well-divided into large areas and smaller areas. I especially like the big middle area for thick books and other general, non-paper items. You will not run out of space in this bag. I can fit my laptop, power brick, mouse, a weekend's worth of clothes, several paperbacks, a toiletry kit, and a pair of tennis shoes without running out of space.The backpack is not free-standing. It also does not have a waterproof "rain skirt" (bottom area of bag) though it does look reinforced, in case that is important to you.The laptop compartment is extremely roomy. The actual open pouch for the laptop is held closed by a velcro strap (I prefer snappable for longer wear value). The padding is decent on the sides and bottom, I would obviously avoid dropping the backpack even a couple inches to the floor still. There is zero padding at the top of the backpack where the opening of the laptop pouch is. Theoretically, the velcro strip should keep the laptop from sliding out if you for some reason manage to drop the bag upside down. Still, this may concern some people.The water bottle holder on the side fits a 750ml Camelbak water bottle, and would easily fit a one liter bottle of soda or whatever your choice of beverage is. A nice change from bags that have a "bottle holder" that will barely hold a 16 oz bottle.I am 5'7" tall and the bag looks very large on my back even when not filled. The shoulder straps are pretty comfortable, but the waist strap (which I don't like to use) is annoying against the small of your back. The only option is to unsnap it and let it dangle while you walk.Also, since the photos do not show any picture of it, there is absolutely no channeling for sweat on the back of the backpack. Unlike many other backpacks, such as the Swiss Gear/Wenger line which have raised areas to help prevent the formation of sweat spots on your back from lack of air circulation, the Targus XL has the classic "smooth" quilted back that you see in normal book backpacks.With a laptop of this size, which normally you would intend to fill to a decent level since you are mostly buying it for the additional space, the omission of sweat channels is disappointing. I would not have purchased this bag had I known. (Targus' site doesn't have a photo of the back either).I have not used this backpack with a roller case, but aside from the top carry handle there is no other place to thread the backpack through roller case handles. This might be a problem if the backpack is very full since it would not allow the backpack to rest fully on the rails of the roller case handles.Regardless, for a sub $50 backpack it's an excellent value and especially great for people who want to just carry one bag for weekend traveling. It will probably also be great for larger/taller people who have to carry several textbooks and their laptop to class.
Found an old Deskject 930c with no ink cartridge, so after a short search, I found this cartridge. Easy connection and i'm printing away
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.
I have a 5000 sq ft home. I have hooked up to television in family room so that I can keep track of CNBC/Financial where ever I am in home, garage, or yard.Works ok on first floor within room or 2 of family room. Worthless outside in yard. Almost as bad when upstairs in most rooms. Perhaps 2.4 giga/Hz would be a better idea.A better idea instead of earphones would be perhaps a small sized portable with speaker that you could carry in a pocket such as a portable am/fm radio is and running at 2.4 gig.Right idea but no cigar!
This is not a mouse that you expect as the best-seller. All you want from a mouse is that it registers your moves and your clicks. As a surprise, it does not! Sometimes I have to click several times to make it function. This happens even when the mouse is 1 foot away from the dongle. Reception is very poor. Maybe the 2.4GHz ones are better. If you do not use mouse pad, then you are in trouble. I didnt have problem with my old hp optical mouse on carpet (maybe again this is due to poor reception). I am disappointed with this product and try to replace it with a corded mouse.
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.
does everything you'd want a remote to do & the buttons are big enough & well placed so that it's easy to use. price is right but worth even more. glad i bought it.
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 got this because I have a On-Q network box at home and didn't want to spend more money to get another module. I hooked it up and it was ready. it is not a on top of the desk item with the power cord coming out the oposite side of the Ethernet ports. You don't have to read direction, its plug-n-play device. No directions to really read though just things about temps and status lights. I want to paint it black just because I can.
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.
I have a Wireless-G Linksys Access Point (WRT54G), that works wonderfully, that I wanted to use with this Linksys Extender - the Extender never did work in spite of having no security, and all the latest firmware. The support and directions offered by Linksys for this products are horrible. I can't stress enough how impossible the documentation and software is to use. Use something else.
This is a great product except for: (1) Cannot play back internet radio through the digital output if the sample rate is lower than 32K. Please?? Turtle Beach explains that the SPDIF standard does not allow lower rates than that. Have you guys ever heard of oversampling??? (2) Does not remember the play list. Well, you can add songs to a &quot;group&quot; which stays in memory, but I'd still wish I could simple play a bunch of songs and then play them again. (3) Navigates only by tags, not by directory structure. If all your tags are set perfectly, this works wonderfully. However, in the real world mp3 files have somewhat arbitrary tags, and this can become quite a nuisance. I often don't find my files. It would be nice to have the option to simply navigate by file folder and file name.Otherwise it's a great product! Btw, referring to an earlier review, it DOES play songs in correct album order if they are properly tagged.
Looked for a six foot HDMI cable in town and the cleast expensive I could find was $30.00. This cable is terrific, got here promptly and exceeds my expectations.
mine broke in 1 yr just when it was out of warranty..poor design and quality! print quality bad!sacnner is the only saving grace!
I use this printer because I need high quality prints that don't easily scratch and are water proof. I sell photo cutouts where I apply the print to acrylic plastic then using a scroll saw cut away the background. The photo paper from this printer is fantastic! It doesn't easily scratch and the cut edges don't fuzz. The image quality is excellent!
Cheap, works perfectly, ships in a reasonable amount of time. You can't argue with a good deal.
Snapped this into my netbook and viola! More memory without any problems! I would recommend Kingston as they have always have been quality and make great memory.
I bought this for my niece who has little hands and uses a laptop exclusively. There are smaller ones on the market, but she says this one is just right, not to big, not to small and easy to pack. I have since purchased three more as gifts.
This tripod is absolutely a gem for the price! It extends to about 50" and is great for taking portraits. It works great for a small digital camera. We received it quickly and in excellent shape.
This printer was exactly as described, in excellent condition with all the plugs and connections included. It also included the CD installation disc.It was completely functional on arrival and arrived before expected. I could see no nicks etc.It was exactly what I was looking for to replace my "dead one".Thanks so much for your great service and a very excellent deal!
This is my first Apple computer and I am asking myself why did I waited so long. I am a part time wedding photographer and avid computer hobbyist. After much research, I decided to buy my first Apple computer, a 12" Powerbook. First of all the Powerbook is a piece of art. It is solid, elegant and very well designed. It is small and light. The keyboard feels good, the screen is bright and clear. Te battery life is among the best, I get about 4 hours with the Airport Extreme enabled. The Powerbook came with a great suite of software.If you decide to buy a powerbook, make sure you buy additonal ram for it. 256 mb is not enough, get a least a 512.
We bought two of these for our 2 1/2 year old bou-girl twins and they LOVE them! I was pleasantly surprised to find out they come with interchangeable faceplates, which made it easy to customize them for each kid. My only complaint is that Amazon doesn't carry the other colors of this camera. For people worried about the picture quality: it's for a toddler. So far, ours have shown no interest in actually seeing the pictures they took. The real purpose of these is so they leave our camera alone! :)
Took about 10 minutes to do. Taking the cover apart was the hardest part to do as most reviewers have mentioned. It fired up with no problems. I haven't had any problems with using it.Please see pictures that I uploaded for this item.
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."
If you want a inexpense way to record your tv shows and put your old home videos into a digital format, this is the device for you. The quality of the recording is excellent and the software the it comes with it is extremely easy to use.However, I did not take stars away from this because for most people it will not be a problem, you have to have a fast Macintosh to use the EyeTV Hybrid. If you have an Intel Mac or a G5 Mac, no worries what so ever, this device with work flawlessly. However, if you have a G4 Mac, you might see some lose of performance, also on that note you have to have Usb 2 on your Mac to use the EyeTV Hybrid.The reason for this is that the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid does not do hardware encoding like some of elgato's other tv capture devices, the EyeTV Hybrid use software encoding so when you are recording a TV show or home movie, your processor(s) with be busy at work encoding the video stream as it is recording.A quick talk about the software. The EyeTV 2, thats the name of the software, is great, is simply, powered, efficent, and easy to use. I could have not asked more out of the software. It has the simple features like Tivo like searching and setting up schedule of recording of tv shows you want.The builtin video editor to delete commericals is extremely simply, but saying that, this is my favorite video editing software, but then again I am just an amateur video editor, if you want to seriously do some video editing, you will need to use iMovie or Final Cut Pro. Also the software allows you to export the recorded video into numerous formats from AppleTV to a video iPod to a PSP. It will even encode to divx if you have the divx encoder codec.Overall, if you want an inexpensive Tivo like device for your Macintosh, and you have a Mac that is at least a G5 or Intel Mac, this is the way to go. The picture and sound quality a wonderful and the software that comes along with it is easy to use. If you do have a G4 Mac, make sure you have some Usb 2 ports and you really are going to want a 1.25Ghz G4 processor or faster.
Sadly, I have to say don't bother buying this camera. I just returned from Florida, and the "above water" pictures I took are very grainy and foggy. The "underwater" pictures were so black that Walgreens didn't even bother printing them for me. What a waste of money. Bummer.
I just got this printer, mainly because of it being a network printer, and I have several PC's that need to print. Set-up was okay, documentation was not too good. Once set up, it's a workhorse. Printed documents are good, photos are okay (as with any all-in-one printer), copying and faxing are a snap. Surprises: I was surprised that it accepted memory cards for photo printing, nice little feature. The printer also works from my LINUX box, that made me happy.
This bag is a good limited carry bag for carrying a compact SLR and a very selective set of lenses or accessories, as long as you only have compact lenses. I am able to fit my- Rebel XT with Sigma 18-125 attached- Canon 70-300 DO IS lens- Canon 10-22 EF-S lensplus batteries and memory cards. There's not a whole lot of room left for other accessories though, especially if you have the Cokin P system as I do, which is somewhat bulky.But I can squeeze in what I need and it's a nice bag for hiking. Well built, not too bulky, and pretty easy to open.Caveat: It's pretty new for me, as it arrived from Amazon too late for my last vacation so I have not used it out more than 6 times yet. I'll report more later, if I can update this recview.
exercise caution when dealing with qps products. i have a g4/dual 450 with os 9. the installation cd would not appear on my desktop! this is such a basic function! as reported elsewhere, customer support has been non existent. other mac users have given this unit good reviews but unfortuantely, my experience was quite the opposite.
When I got this product I realized it was extremely heavy and complex to put together. Not exactly what I thought I would be getting. Then unpacking I realized it took up a huge footprint on my limited desk space. This thing is just too big for a regular person's desk and more fitting to be in some kind of industrial fabrication plant. Seriously, the design is old and not very useful. It's also severely overpriced.
I like the capacity and the write speed. It worked fine on a Mac G4 desktop but failedrepeatedly on a MacBook Pro running Mac OS 10.4.9 during an overseas trip.The worst error diagnostic was "cannot unmount drive" - which meant devicehad to be initialized & reformatted, losing all data. This typically happenedupon trying to save updated files; apparently rewrite destroys theinternal file structure. All in all, a $100 waste.
Save your money, buy these cables cheap and you will not notice any difference between these and stuff that goes for hundreds of dollars. Buy a whole bunch at the same time to save on shipping. I bought 5 at $3.00, SH was $8 I think.
I purchased this printer from a local office supply chain store. I had used it for almost a year, and it suddenly died on me. It started printing blank pages.At purchase, set up was quick and easy, and although I had read reviews to the contrary, ink consumption seemed to be logical compared to my workload.Picture quality was good (using photo paper and the photo setting). Blank and white text was clear and crisp on regular bond paper, as was color.Scanning was excellent, the supplied software was perfectly capable for the average user, and if you're not a graphic artist, who needs to fiddle with endless settings to scan images of the family cat?Epson's reputation and the price (with rebate) sealed the deal for me. As we all know, the true profit is in the replacement ink anyway.....However, I was shocked to have mine die three days ago. I tried to no avail to fix the problems (blank pages printing) following Epson's guidelines. Frustrated I turned to the 'net and discovered to my dismay the reader reviews on Amazon (count them, ALL 89 OF THEM) which described EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. I had diminished print quality one night and an hour later...."a boat anchor" as one reviewer so succintly commented.I sent an e-mail (using the troubleshooting feature of the software) and recieved a reply stating things to try (all replicates of what's in the troubleshooter) and a phone number to call as a last resort.I called today and the service rep asked me a few questions and told me they would be sending me a Stylus CX4800 as a replacement.....I hope this lasts longer than the 4600. It was a nice entry-level multifunction, but the common problems expressed in these reviews would probably lead me away from Epson in the future.At least they'll be getting some more of my $$$ for ink now anyway.
First of all, the charging light never went off after approximately 18 hours initially on the charger so I went ahead and tried them. I had trouble so I called Sony for tech support with a LONG time on hold. The TS lady suggested that I try using regular batteries instead of the rechargeable ones that were included in case they were old and no good, but guess what, regular batteries do not fit in the battery compartment! - even though the literature says you can use regular batteries or the rechargeable ones. It was also annoying to go through trying 3 different channels to attempt transmission. The tech lady decided I needed to send the headphones to their repair center with ME PAYING the postage! I protested & they agreed to pay. She also said I only have 90 days warranty, the literature said one year.I decided to return them to the vendor & get my money back. I went to Radio Shack and got some R.S. brand headphones there & they work fine.In hindsight, the tech support lady was not asking me the right questions. I may have gotten them to work, but after the aggravation that Sony put me through I decided I didn't want to deal with them anymore. Plus the design of the battery compartment & having to try the different transmission channels. I decided I didn't like the design set up. The head band turns them off and on & can be a little tricky since it's supposed to fit all heads. My R.S. have an on/off switch that I prefer. I will say that the Sony headphones were comfortable to wear, but I can't say how they sound since I never got that far.
this is a great and high quality item for a good price-very recommended!!
This is supposed to be compatible with socket 775 processors, but I could't find a way to attach it to the Abit IP35Pro motherboard. It was easy to return for credit.
I bought this program to back up some movies I own and I quickly found out it barely works. I have only been able to back up a few small amount of movies. Most it cannot crack the copy protection. i have found my old trusty reliable Ripit4me (free) with DVD decrypter far more reliable. I cannot recommend this software. It is crap.
Great flash, all the good qualities of the SB800 but less of the data dump and decision quagmire! It has the built in flash disperser, its lighter than the 800, so unless you're into more info than you need, go with the SB600. Oh, it has a shorter recycle time too.
Excellent value - pleased with size (fits nicely into a small space, e.g., cupboard), color, clarity, sound, ease of installation, and operating use.
This data cable was a much lower price than the same cable at other, more well known locations. Still, the cable was shipped immediately and worked perfectly. I wish I could buy everything here.
I purchased this cable because it popped up as a "suggestion" when I ordered my Sharp Aquos HDTV through Amazon. Like many other reviewers, at $1.98 (add another two or three dollars for shipping and handling) I figured the risk was low. Keep in mind the seller advertised this as a $59.95 value. Once I hooked up the cable to the TV, it produced an adequate image but absolutely no audio. I tried it in each of the HDMI ports, meticulously went through all the settings, and no change. I ended up using the component and audio cables provided by Time Warner with my HD DVR and everything looks and sounds fine. I won't send the HDMI cable back because it's not worth the time, money, and effort. Suffice it to say you do get what you pay for.
My father put me to the task of finding a system to replace his current use of polaroids to photograph skin ailments at his dermatology practice. He takes many photos a day with the Kodak Easyshare M1033 camera that I purchased to go with the printer (he likes the camera too) and has been printing them out with ease. He is not technologically saavy but I was able to teach him the system pretty quickly. He is very happy with the ease of opperation and the quality of the prints. I bought another for a gift for a friend since it was such a success.
Plenty of room, but relatively slim when not fully loaded. The best computer backpack I have ever owned
If you, like me, have tons of music in your iTunes, you may be wondering: "Is this iPod going to be enough to help me carry all the music I want?" The answer is "it depends". If you want to carry literally ALL your music, bear in mind this unit will hold on average about 1,500 tunes. So you may run out of space well before you get half your collection into it.However, if you are objective about it, and look into how often you actually listen to ALL your music, you will realize (like I did), that this iPod Mini (Silver or not) will more than serve your purposes. With this said, everything about it is perfectly balanced. The sound is fine (not studio quality, but it's very good, anyway). The interface is impeccable: incredibly easy to learn and use. The design is... well, Apple at its best! And it's light and highly portable.The only downside are the covers for the earbuds, which I lost within a couple of days of starting to use it, but in all honesty the plain earbuds with no cover don't bother me. I may get myself a new pair of earbuds in the future, but for now, not even this I find to be a problem with the unit. So, if you are still wondering what do I recommend you to do: get yourself one of these, and you will be able to take your music with you all day long wherever you go, and be happy with your investment.
For those with ample access to USB ports but serially challenged (serial is standard for palm interfaces) this unit does what it says it does. Comes with software drivers for the USB interface and allows hotsync via USB connection to a portable or desktop rather than by using the serial port.
OK this is not a 1500 watt speaker that will blow out your windows. This is a good sounding sub woofer that produces deep base at reasonable power levels. After a fair break-in period for voice coil the unit has been working great with no problems.
After looking this item up and searching through the reviews i felt it was the best choice to purchase. The sound quality is pretty good except the annoying noise coming from the cassette.
This product does the job very well. Take my advice and stick with this product if you're planning to get this for the Comcast cable internet. If you can, get a used one cuz its cheap and works just as the new expensive model.
This is the genuine article. You see it used in all sorts of documentaries and recording studios, and now you can take it home with you. Easily worth 5x the price and will probably last forever.This is the same hardware as the Sony MDR-V6, which is the slightly cheaper consumer version (non-gold plated plug and shorter warranty), so go for that if this costs too much. I own both and they sound identical.
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 should have been suspicious of all the bad ratings but thought Cisco was better than that. I was wrong. Auto config didn't work. Two calls and over an hour of my time no results. Wanted to return it but since it didn't rom Amazon I can't. Infinite Surplus has a no return if opened policy so this useless piece of s*** will not be used as a paperweight. If you want to give it a try make sure you don't get it from them. At least at least Amazon has a return policy.
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.
Hello guys, the cable clips that i got from you guys are more sturdy than the ones i picked up from my local H-Freight Co. Thanks for a in my price range product worth writing about!
I use many NiMH rechargeable batteries - most are identical in appearance... They eventually wear out - but it's hard to tell which are holding less of a charge than others... and some devices (like a wireless mouse) will operate fine on the lower voltage batteries...This device easily lets me sort them...
My last MF printer was the Brother MFC-7150C. Fed up with its high ink cost and defective printhead problems (read more about its bad reviews on this site), I decided to shop for a new MF printer. After reading about its highly praised review in PC Magazine, I bought this machine about a week ago. Here're what I've found so far:Pros: Great photo printing quality (can't tell the difference with the ones done at the drug stores). Text printing is very laser-like quality. Scan/Copy/Fax functions are very easy and simple to operate. Great software bundles. Great price (paid about $100 for it after $30 instant discount from Amazon Card). Canon customer support was very patient and professional (see my problem below).Cons: Canon only supports certain Adaptec USB 2.0 card/hub. Won't work with my SYBA USB 2.0 adapter (had to use my USB 1.0 that came with my old DELL PC which is fine with me). Small Ink cartridges which may run out faster (but the costs are so low, as compared to HP or Lexmark, to be a big factor here).BTW, Amazon was great for refunding my shipping charge after my order wasn't delivered on time (2-day shipping order).Overall, a great shopping experience with Amazon and a great product from Canon. A very satisfied customer.
This batter fits well in a Dell 6000 and I have had no problems with it when I first bought it. The batter had about 2.5 hour run time at first. It worked well for a few months. But now about 6 months later it has a 5 minute life which was very dissapointing since the Dell OEM battery lasted almost 2.5 years. The computer is used allot with at least 1 to 2 charge cycles a day. For about $60 this Lenmar battery you might get 6 - 12 months of use. For a Dell OEM you will see around 2 to 3 years of use. For the money buy OEM unless you need a cheap short term solution.
This is an Ideal POE adapter I have about 7 of these powering up my wireless APs in my network It is rock solid and reliable. I have 3 in outdoor locations one for over 2 years now and others in home and barn locations with no problems. Really Like these they are problem solvers. My longest link is a dwl-2100ap at the end of a 200 foot cat 5e run through the woods inside a rootenna from fab corp
These are simple and quality. If that is what you want, take a look at the price tag and then add them to your cart.These units do have rather short cords, so unless you are using this for a portable device or something located very close to you, a cord extension may be in order.This unit is essentially identical to the Panasonic RP-HT21 except it folds up and includes an in-line volume adjustment for more than double the price. So, if you need the fold and/or volume features, get this one, otherwise save half your money and go with the HT21!
I have always been a fan of the Nikon line of cameras and lenses.Up until about a year and a half ago, I had been taking pictures with an older 1.3 MP point and shoot. For what we used it for, it seemed to get the job done. I decided to go ahead and purchase our first DSLR and stuck with the Nikon line, as that is what we have had in the past. Also for the Nikon reputation.Wow. The major difference from 1.3 MP to this just blew us away. Before, the pictures always had a grainy look to them. With this camera, even a novice who has no idea what they are doing can still take excellent photos. There are so many features that this camera offers. Up until a few weeks ago, I had been shooting mainly in Auto mode. With some quick lessons from an experienced photographer, I gradually began shooting in manual mode. This past weekend I took photos of our friends wedding. I was really nervous, considering I had never done this before and was worried I would screw up. Everyone loved the photos. I took a portable printer with us and printed one of the bride/groom poses and placed it on the table in a frame by the wedding cake at the reception. It got a lot of compliments. Of course, I can see some problems in the photo, but no one else did.Anyway, I would highly recommend this camera for anyone getting into the DSLR line of cameras. As I said before, even the most novice of photographers can take some excellent photos with this camera. Of course, there is a lot that rides on the eye of the photographer and their skill, but it still can be done.I will try to post a photo or two if I can.
I was in a conference room in LA for 6 days for 8 hrs a day and a friend was recording with the Olympus DS-40 with the special Mic that comes with the recorder and I was recording with the Sony ICD-PX820 and the Olympus sound was like with lots of eco and like inside of a can and my recording is clear and understandable like the guy was there. Very easy to use and you can edit on the go, the batteries long me almost the entire conference (I came with replacements that I just change the last day the final hours, just in case). I recomend go for the Sony ICD-PX820 instead of the Olympus and is 1/4 the price of the Olympus and best sound quality (you can also add a mic if you need it but I didnt need it in that conference).
This is a great filter for the outdoors middle of the day photographer or even at night shoots with a great flash. This filter makes all the colors pop and your pics will never looked overexposed. Skin tones look very natural. A little pricy but you get what you pay for!!Highly reccommend this filter.
We purchased this product for about $200. All we wanted was something to convert our home videos to DVD's. We didn't want or need anything fancy, had no interest in recording TV to DVD - we don't watch much TV anyway, and all of our commercial VHS Tapes were converted to DVD a long time ago.It was about a month old when the disc drawer wouldn't close. We sent it back for $12.00 and got it back about 2 weeks later. We tried it out and it seemed to work fine. Our project to convert our VHS library was put on hold due to other priorities.Now, here we are - I've burned 5 - FIVE - DVD's and now it won't take another recordable DVD. I put a commercial DVD in, and it says disc error - DVD cannot be played nor recorded.I'm in for a fight with Sony.
My dvd recorder stopped working after less than one year and Samsung refused to repair or replace it.
I did not enjoy this book because it was too drawn out and the story itself was not interesting. There was a good opportunity for this to be a great story based on the premise - solving the murder of the main character's older brother who died when he was only 6 and when she was still very young - a subject that is taboo with her family. But much of this story focuses on the purported murderers who are crystal meth addicts - and the disgusting habit and how it is the focus of their lives. Frankly I am not interested in drawn out descriptions of addiction, hallucinations, paranoia, and the disgusting resulting bodily functions that make up too much of this story while adding very little to the plot.Additionally, many questions in this novel remain unanswered at its conclusion - which is frustrating enough on its own, but even more so when you can't wait for it to end and hope we simply get to the point soon.Without giving too much away, a final issue is that some aspects in the ending are a little unbelievable - such as survival against all odds and the way the little girl manages to escape questioning by guardians and others when she ends up in the hospital as a result of her antics.This is one of those books that makes me question whether I am really serving the greater good in donating it to the library. Probably not.
I recently bought this toner cartridge and the print was very uneven, light and dark, smudged and looked horrible. I gently shook it to make sure the powder was evenly distributed and tried several times over several days to get a decent print job. It never improved. I have since ordered a cartridge from another vendor and the quality is excellent on that one, so it wasn't a problem with my printer.
There is absolutely no customer support! If you can not find what you need on their poorly designed website your outta luck. I emailed and call numerous times and no response. Got answering machine and left messages but no response. Buyer Beware!
Is is real or is it Memorex? Remember those commercials for the cassette tapes? For us "Baby Boomers" it is iconic. The same goes with DVD-R's. I am very satisfied with the quality of their DVD-R. Have gone through several containers for video, data and music. I have not had a bad one yet. "No Coasters". There are products that are manufactured by companies that have been around for decades and there are some that are made by fly by nights. I want a product that I know is going to work as well as it is advertised and with a DVD-R, I want it to work twenty years down the road without any problems or surprises. I know that Memorex will. Am I happy with the Memorex 4.7Gb / 16x DVD-R? You betcha.
Unbelievable im like the rest of you i bought this thing and worked great. I rarely use it but kept printing something every once in a while to keep it going. So it was one of those times i go to use it 3 weeks after the warranty ran out and guess what pages coming out blank. Bought 65 dollars worth of new ink cartriges and they mysteriouly went empty after troubleshooting. you pull them out and can hear the ink in them. I was pissed all night wife and kids would'nt come around me after hours of messing with this thing. So if you love being nice to your wife and kids then dont mess with these epson printers. Oh yah customer service sucks ass as well.
Link quality connecting to a Linksys WRT300N always at 100 percent. One of the best Wireless Bridge's designed for a home system. Getting to old to run cables from one end of the house to other. Nice alternate.
After receiving the Huey Pro I set it up as indicated by the manual. The process was very easy to follow and soon enough I was done with it.But...my screen now had a strong reddish tint. I repeated the process several times, but I got the same result. The system did not provide any method for tweaking the results, so it's either use the faulty profile or just turn it off, which I did.After consulting the Pantone website, I found that there's a known problem with the product. I submitted a problem report and I was sent a replacement unit free of charge.I have no received it yet so I don't know if it solves the problem or not, but in retrospect I wish I tried the Spyder instead.
I needed an HDMI cable, and I wanted it fast. This cable was the cheapest, and with the expedited shipping charge was about the same total out-of-pocket cost as the other brands. After all, who can screw up making a simple cable? Well, somewhere in China there is a manufacturer that found a way. This product does not work. You get what you pay for, and I was penny wise and pound foolish. Lesson learned.
I bought these to use on road-trips with the kids thinking that if they broke them, I would only be out $20. They sound so good, I am not using them with my stereo/HDTV in the house. Of course wireless would be better, but I seemed to always have trouble with my wireless set and these work great. It's only great that they came with an 11ft cord.
I find all earbud style headphones painful to use for any length of time because my ears are small. So I am very happy to have found these. I use the smallest of the cushions and can actually leave them in for a long time. Plus they are a nice sound - for me even better than the earbuds that came with my ipod. I bought some for my husband, and though he doesn't have the size issues, he loves them too.
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.
My work and hobbies require that I burn massive amounts of dvds. I'm currently using the NEC ND-2500A drive and it burns fine at 4x. The reason the idiots above can't burn at 4x is because they didn't update their firmware, which is incredibly important for dvd burners since they're still at developmental stage. I've burned more than 200 in the last month and have yet to get a coaster.
Bought two generics which worked for a short time, but then began losing life quickly to the point we could only take 8 to 10 pictures before having to recharge again. Kodak batteries last much longer.
Seriously, it's such a simple piece of plastic. It keeps off axis light out of your lens, and protects it from bumps. The Precision Design version fit my lens just fine, so it was money well spent. The only way you could go cheaper is by wrapping duct tape around the end of your lens! (I wouldn't recommend doing that though!)
I did quite a bit of research before buying this product, including reading all of the user reviews on Amazon, and can only say that I am delighted with the results. It is incredibly easy to set up and I was printing high quality pics within 5 minutes. All of the features advertised work precisely as described. It will not disappoint at all.
I have had this product for about two weeks. So far, good, with the price I paid. Every one complained about the speakers, work fine with me. It is so loud I have to reduce to volume.With regard to dead pixel, I could not find any with naked eyes.Cable could have been a little longer, and it would be ideal if the external power adapter could have been built in.Amazon service is good (should amazon pay me for saying this?)
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.
This is my first digital camera, so take it into account when reading the comments below. I did some comparisons before buying it, and consider it the best in its class. What could be the improvements?a- live histogramb- more control over aperture/ time (or, at least, better description of the scene modes - e.g. would "portrait" provide the fastest exposure? does it works with subjects far away?)c- indication of exposure time - not only when time is greater than 1/60sd- an idea of remaining battery time (an additional battery is strongly recommended - the fast processor uses a lot of power and even heats the case of the camera)Interesting features: "my colors" mode; stitching software.Very good product... maybe I am searching for perfection... :)
This headset seems like the ultimate gaming device; talk with your friends online while playing and "feeling" the game through the headsets vibration functions. It's disappointing. The mic itself is very poor quality. With system settings and chat program volume (Ventrilo to talk with guild mates) no one could hear me at all. And the vibration is a big let down. I was expecting "vibration" not a minute amount of bass coming from the headphones. I get more function out of my subwoofer at half power than these things do at max settings. Gamers, if you want a good set of headphones, look elsewhere. Try looking for ones that offer good bass feedback, not "vibration."
The cost was quite a bit better than even at my local retailer. And the speed of delivery was great.
The problem with being an early-adopter with technology is that you have to suffer through some growing pains. Now that the 2720 is out of that stage, it is a very nice and powerful unit.I've owned 5 different hand-held GPS units, and 3 automobile ones. So I've had exposure to different brands and interfaces.I really like the interface on the 2720, it is very easy to understand. Which is a good thing since the manual is seriously lacking in information.If you decide to get this unit, I would suggest 3 things:1 - Turn on WAAS. It will improve the accuracy when a WAAS station is available.2 - Go to the Garmin site and download the latest patches (currently version 2.90). This will eliminate the satellite lock issues, and correct some other small bugs.3 - E-mail Garmin and ask them to send you the Navigator DVD. It doesn't come in the box, but you get if free if you ask them. It allows you to plan routes and upload waypoints using your computer.I am very happy with this unit.
After waiting 10 years for Donna Tartt to write another book, I alternate between being sorely disappointed in this, and vastly impressed by her beautiful prose. Though the writing is splendid, the imagery vivid, and the characters are sublimely developed, the plot plods along at an interminably slow pace, and the ending is atrocious. By the 555th page, the reader would appreciate having an ending, but Tartt refuses, merely ending the book wherever she saw fit, with absolutely no point whatsoever. This doesn't hold a candle to her debut novel, &quot;The Secret History.&quot;
I was looking for a navigator that works flawlessly with a MACOSX operating system. I read a couple reviews and found that the TomTom Home software was updated to run and update the TomTom GO properly. The TomTom GO 720 works flawlessly with my MAC mini running Leopard. I installed the TomTom Home software and got the updated software in a couple of minutes which allowed the TomTom GO to connect to the Sats. easier. Setting up the preferences was very user friendly, a breeze. The menus takes a little time to get familiar but in time I was skipping through and personalizing it to fit my usage. The built in speakers are great. I like the FM transmitter mode, however the hissing on those blank FM stations are annoying so I use the built in which is clear and loud enough. I love the blue tooth mode for hands free phone conversation. You don't have to shout for this baby to hear you. This is one of my favorite features because I hate blue tooth headphones or holding a phone to my head while driving. The navigations works excellent. I would recommend this to anyone, young or old.
Great mouse - lightweight, great for travel, battery lasts a long time with constant use. Love it so much I bought another one for my home computer. Never had a problem!
I bought this to use in my Treo 650 to store mp3 files. It has worked seamlessly from the start! Highly recommended!!
I purchased this cable to wire up my living room with Gigabit Ethernet. I also needed the cable to be easily routed around the edge of the baseboard, tucked into the edge of the carpet, and this worked perfectly for that purpose.
When we decided to buy DVD players as Christmas gifts (one also for myself), I did a lot of research. Not just what Consumer Reports rated the units at but what consumers thought of the product. Not only did I review what was written here at Amazon.com but at other sites too. The only negative things people had to say about the Pioneer-343 was that they thought the remote control was too small, the remote wasn't backlit and the unit was a bit bulky. If those were the only problems consumers had how could I say no to the Pioneer-343. This unit is great! Fantastic! It went over big as a gift too. After purchasing a RF-Modular (I have an older TV and I also wanted to still have my VCR connect - Cost [very little] at Radio Shack), I had the unit up and running in less than 15 minutes. I was watching a DVD movie in under 20 mins. With additional audio cables (Red and White) I was able to get the DVD player to play through the stereo speakers. All my devices old and I still get fantastic picture quality, etc. And at [this price] you can't beat it!
I bought these because Amazon popped them up under "Better Together" as a buy together deal. The Linksys WCG200 gateway (and most pci wireless cards) use SMA connectors, not TNC.The gateway has only one antenna, not two. I believe the older Linksys routers used TNC antennas, and there were two. That's probably where the association of these antennas to the Linksys products originated.The antennas look like a quality product and the price was right, they just don't go with the product they're being sold as "better together" with.
This kit has everything you need to build a computer. I wish I had this when I built my own computer. The tools are good quality and the case doesn't feel cheaply made at all. The price was great too!
This was more than I originally wanted to spend, but it came up as a recommended case for the coolpix camera (alot of the cheaper cases were just a little too small or way to big). I am very happy with the quality: solid construction with good padding to protect screen, has separate pocket for extra set of batteries and memory card, could even hold camera cable. Has a nice strap (detachable and adjustable), so easy to carry. Red color stands out and is easy to find.
Second one I've purchased ... price was excellent and performance was everything you'd expect from SanDisk quality. FAST!
I use 2 of these units on Intel Macs. One is a Mac Pro and the other a new IMac and have no issues with it. I would not expect it to drive 2 USB drives at the same time because of throughput, but for expected use it works great. I have also used it with a G5 with no problems.For those having USB problems, I believe the problem is elsewhere, try reinstalling your OS.
THIS IS NOT MY FIRST ENCLOSURE! ive done dozens of enclosures. but this one is plain junk! i hooked everything up flipped the switch,it worked for fifteen seconds till i turned it off then it never worked again! the connections are very poor,the AC connection wouldnt stay in. the workmanship cheap,not worth even a penny.
I just bought these -and- These sound better and look better , than any headphone i'v owned. Iv had the Sony MDR-V700DJ , and the 500, and both failed. These are amazng , they have a unique swivel where you can have them on and push one cup below or above your ear. Then it can be locked or pushed back .would never switch to any other brand or style
The D40x has been discontinued, but it's still a worthy DSLR and should be considered by anyone who's looking for an inexpensive entry level camera or for a small backup camera. The big difference with the D60, I believe, is mostly just the self cleaning mode. The difference in price is at least 100 dollars.As others have noted, ignore the excessive brand new price mentioned here.I use my D40x as my portable camera that I take with me when I don't want to risk damaging or losing my D90. I've been considering buying something like a Canon G11, a large size point and shoot. The G11 isn't really a pocket camera either. While the G11 has lots of great auto features, it still can't match the manual controls of a DSLR and I'm fairly certain that the D40x can beat it in terms of noise and ISO usability. I've taken night shots with the D40x at 800 ISO that came out great.I wouldn't recommend the D40x to anyone who's looking for the best entry level DSLR. Given its age and functionality, I think it's pretty much limited to those on a really tight budget or those looking for an inexpensive back up. When you compare the manual controls and the ISO capability compared to P&S; backups like the G11, it makes the D40x a good choice.
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!
The title says it all. Not much more to say. The value of this cable is great. It may not be as sturdy as most so if you have an animal that is going to try to chew through it or a child that will mess with it maybe this isn't the right cable for you. But for most that will hook this cable up and then never touch it again for years it is perfect. You don't need to spend a lot of money to get good quality. Most companies overcharge for cables so this is the best place to get a good value.Update: 5-22-11I bought a second one for my stepsons PS3 for him to hook it up to his 22" flat screen. I'm using mine on an Xbox 360 and a 46" TV and have not had any issues whatsoever.
Although I haven't had these long, they sound great so far. They're also fantastically comfortable to wear, even for a long time. I can't say how they stand up to wear and tear, but at least out of the box they're wonderful.
This radio replaces my little, awful sounding clock radio. The alarm is easy to set for a technology phobic such as myself. It's an attractive radio. I actually thought the speakers were connected, which they are not, so it's 3 separate pieces. The sound is wonderful. The radio reception is pretty good, not excellent. I'd recommend it and I'm glad I bought it.
I ordered this mouse for my laptop and I absolutely LOVE it! It is the perfect size.. small and compact, yet it fits in my hand perfectly and is very comfortable feeling. It was easy to install.. just plug the USB adaptor in and its ready to go! And the best part of all.. its pink! I would recommend this mouse to anyone thats in the market for a laptop mouse.
At the time I ordered this battery, it was clearly listed as 8800mah in both the technical specifications section as well as the written description. I am stating this in case BrilliantStore decides to come clean and update the page in the future. What arrived at my house was a standard-capacity, 4400mah battery. I called their customer service to give them the opportunity to deliver on what they were offering in their Amazon storefront and was told that they would not honor the deal. I have filed a claim through Amazon, and will not do business with BrilliantStore again in either a personal or professional capacity.They offered a deal on what is normally a pretty expensive battery.They didn't deliver on the deal.They didn't make it right after I brought it to their attention.They just made my list.
I just got this today as a replacement for a kodak I had for several years. This camera is not user friendly. Instead of words for a menu, Canon has decided to put little meaningless pictures on the camera and in the menu. If you just want to take a few pictures and upload it to a few friends without the technobabble or without having to learn an alien picture language - this isn't the camera for you.
It worked well at first, but it always had a cheap look and feel about. It was light and noisy and the sticker was slapped on skewed with a big crease in it. Despite all that it worked well for about 6 months. The first symptoms of its terminal illness was just playing in the right speakers but quickly degraded to not working at all. Had I to do it over again I would look at a different brand. I replaced it with a Coby that "feels" higher quality.
We have never had any problems with the DVD player, which we've owned for about a year. Plays DVDs, CDs, CD-Rs with no problems.
ATI has pulled this card from store shelves. I don't know why Amazon still offers it, but you can't find it elsewhere. A new revision fixing some buggy hardware will be released in mid October.This is a great tuner, but I'd wait for the revision ;)
Like may others here, both automatic and manual focus stopped working for me soon after buying it (only lasted 4 months). If had read the other reviews before buying it, I would have skipped. Shame on Canon for selling a $300+ lens with such a short life expectancy.
This device did not have documentation to tell how to install using Windows 7. It was easy enough to get it to work be doing some quick searches on the Internet.
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.
Good quality cable gold plated got my PS3 hooked up to the TV now and the quality was better with this cable than the one i spent $20 on
I purchased four of these wallets for my barbershop quartet to keep learning CDs in. This works perfectly since one of our members has to change vehicles frequently because of children in her family, and this way, she doesn't have to leave her learning CDs in another vehicle; she can just grab the wallet and have her CDs with her in whatever vehicle she is driving. This helps the rest of us keep our music together, too. The product is sturdy and handy. I like it.
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!
I only gave this item one star because I can't give it a zero. It didn't fit into the slot of my creative zen at all. And yes, I did get the right one for the model CZ I have. Cheap enough that I threw it away instead of trying to get a refund at least.
I loved this thing from day 1. There was no decrease in audio quality, and the clip is very convenient.As far as the "audiophile" reviews, give me a break. Turn the volume all the way up, slightly louder than normal listening, then use it to turn down the volume a bit from there, depending on the song. I didn't see a need to turn it all the way down like the negative reviewers did.I did bend the belt clip on day one, but I just popped it out with a small screwdriver, bent it back, then popped it back in.And to increase the longevity by not fraying an internal wire, wrap the cord on both ends with electrical tape; right where it enters the jack (and onto the jack), and where it enters the volume control (and onto the volume control).
This is a great scanner. No problems installing. In the advanced scanning section, it has "fade correction" which automatically fixes up faded, yellow photos. Also has grain and dust/speck removal.The "scaling" feature is also great - drag the edges of the scan box to what area you want to scan, tell it what what size you want the photo to print, and it automatically scans it for that size. See customer images for a picture of this feature.Did a good job on slide scanning also, just wish it would hold more slides at once.
I've owned HP and Epson inkjet printers and I had am thoroughly pleased and satisified with this printer's versatility. You won't go wrong with this printer. The Canon i470 printed excellent photos and like previous posters mentioned, doesn't waste or use a whole lot of ink. A definite must-buy if you're in the market for an affordable yet quality inkjet printer.
Nice product. I used it let me use both wireless and wired keyboard/mouse setup. Only downside is the cost. Over $100.00 for both mouse and keyboard splitters. On the postive side, this product worked flawlessly and hooked up without hassle or software installation. Solved my problem after several failed attempts with cheaper products. If you need a solution this is the answer.
This is a good buy because you don't have to leave your home and you get it instantly. What more could you ask for.
In less than two months the USB cable developed a loose connection and quit working. The adapter portion still works with the original USB cable that came with the ipod.I purchased the New Trent USB Charger for a second device. This is a good option if you don't need the USB cable.New Trent IMP007 USB AC/DC Power Adapter / charger for 4G 3G 3Gs iPhone, iTouch, iPod Touch, iPod and MP3, MP4
I actually love the Cobra GPSM 4000 Nav One. However, there is a problem it has that is not just some small problem to me. On several occasions, it gives the incorrect names for exits. The saving grace is that the distance until you reach the exit is correct. For example, I needed to take interstate 64W. Exit 64W was 1 mile away, and exit 64E was 0.5 mile away. The Cobra told me to take exit 64E in 1 mile. Therefore, I have been able to take the correct exit because it gives the correct distance, but it shouldn't be that way.Other than that issue, I love the Cobra 4000. It is great to have it in the car and have access to Points of Interests immediately. I also like that I can plot the point of someplace I want to return again, and save that place to my address book. It is also quick to find where you are.
Sleek beautiful and a fantastic picture. Easy to instal with the separate purchase of a wall mount assembly. the remote is easy to program. A great purchase.
I was looking for just the headset, HDR140, but apparently this unit has been discontinued, so I took what I could find. I have a hearing problem, so the Dynamic Compression is a real benefit. It helps with picking dialogue out of the background noise. This model seems to be the only one that has that feature, and now it's gone.
We purchased one of these last month, all it managed to do was destroy the DVDs that were played.What's even worse is the service we received from Audiovox. They first told us that they wouldn't take the product back because we were playing defective DVDs in it. Then They wanted to send a refurb in exchange for a brand new player. Then we forced the product return.We still haven't resolved the issue of replacing or paying for the brand spanking new DVDs that the Audiovox player ruined. Audiovox is entirely unwilling to make any effort to resolve this.Don't buy this player. I would go as far as to say if you are smart you won't buy ANY Audiovox product. You would be taking too much of a risk on reciving a poor quality product AND too much of a risk of reciving poor (and rude) customer service.
I have,my cable,box in a remote location in the basement. The tv is in the,kitchen. This cable was the perfect fit at much lower price than any place else. Would recommend this product highly.
My 19 year old daughter ordered this and LOVES it. She said if it ever broke, she would reorder it. She likes the small size, the fact that the cord wraps around it, it is simple and does a great job.
These are crazy. I really enjoy running with these headphones. Great fit as well as sound and also they are not that expensive. Get them and you won't be sorry.
This cable is not very good. Horrible interference. Get what you pay for. Avoid this cable if possible. Buy something better.
I was surprised to find that this is a device to take pictures. I rate this five stars because it indeed does take pictures. Early native tribes believed having your picture taken could steal your soul. I have used this product to confirm that is not true. I used this to take a picture of my ex wife. The camera worked and took her picture which would not have happened if the camera could steal your soul; my ex wife has no soul.
The reviews of the product looked great so I bought 4 radios.However, all four radios had a range of only 500 yards.I tried variety of channels, both power settings, and new batteries, but the reception ended at less than 500 yards. I believe these must be couterfeit radios.
Clogged my printer. Wasted time as well as the cost of the cartridge.
What a wonderful day !! I just got rid of my hp 618 and got a Sony S-75. The 618 took one set of very satisfactory pictures and then went bonkers (to use a technical term). The stored images (not the LCD) became EXTREMELY grainy regardless of how viewed. HP has about the worst tech support in a world of dismal tech support so I decided to eat a 20% restocking fee and returned it to the vendor. Yes, it looks good on paper. Pentax optics, HP electronics, 30 bit color depth (vs 24 for comparable units), upgradable firmware (really nice) and excellent included software. The USB transfer worked flawlessly. So, why didn't I send it to HP for repair ?? Well, I found other user reviews on the I-net that complained about the identical problem that I had. Its a happy person who cuts his losses in both $ and time to 20%. BUYER BEWARE !!!!!!
This great little printer brings the magic of Polaroid pictures to the world of digital photography. I got it shortly before Christmas and then when we had the great day with the kids and grandchildren we found that we could easily print pictures from each of three different cameras and share them on the spot. Needless to say, the grandchildren were the most 'shot'. Everyone went home to their faraway places with current pictures in hand - not in the camera! My daughter-in-law, who is heavy into scrapbooking, decided she had to have one.I bought this printer on the basis of a comparison study in The Wall Street Journal and have been more than satisfied. The editing is easy and thorough, the color rendition is excellent and the printing easy to set up for a series of pictures and more than acceptably fast. One word of caution - the color rendition is honest and will show you if your camera is lacking - my old camera was. With a new Nikon D70, the color comes out accurate and truly vivid. I cannot wait to take this little machine to our next family gathering or to the next wedding we are invited to attend. Imagine, being able to send the couple away on their honeymoon with a nice set of wedding pictures in hand!Buy this printer and you will never regret it.
This is the best 100.00 spent in a long time. Yes, the sound quality could be better, but it does the job quite well. I bought it for my daughter when we take 3 hour car trips to see my son. Usually she is complaining about the length of the trip. With this DVD player she was entertained the whole way and said it was the shortest trip she has taken! Borrowing movies for free from the local library was the icing on the cake. All the accessories worked, and I would recommend this to anyone.
Well designed, speeds up use of laptop. Antenna that plugs into USB port stores in bottom of mouse, turning it off. Nice price too.
I am glad I finally have an HDMI cable, and didn't spend $40 for it either.This cable works JUST AS GOOD as my friend's who purchased his for a lot more than this, I highly recommend getting this!
I purchased this about a year and half ago and am very, very pleased with it. Solid and reliable. I have used it on 98, 98se, 2000 and now XP. It simply works.If I was buying one today, I might opt for the ISB 2.0 and I wish it had &quot;burn proof&quot; but, in all honesty, if everything in Windows is working and your machine is over 600 MHz, under-runs are really an infrequent occurance.Not fast by today's standards but unless you are burning a lot, I don't find it to be a big deal.
I just want to say this keyboard is a piece of art.The typing experience is wonderful. and the touch panel looks so sleek.I only have one complain which is the scroll wheel. If you keep using it, your fingers will fell pain. So, I still have a mouth around.One more thing, this keyboard supports Linux out of box. It will be recognized as a USB keyboard. Most features work on Linux, except the horizontal scroll and certain extra functional keys.
The Review for this item really does not pertain to fun or rating the item overall, they are point cards to use to download game add ons and arcade games through xbox live. So i rate the product excellent, but for funness it depends on what you download with them.
I bought a set of these headphones 2 months ago and they already quit working. They were very uncomfortable and never seemed to fit right. The cord began to come apart almost immediately.
I bought the Nikon D40x when my arm was twisted to lend my D70s to my daughter who is in art school and was taking some photography classes. I use it almost daily to take picture of my cats (I breed Siberian cats) and of my merchandise for my online store. The D40x is smaller and lighter and I found I really prefer this camera - its fits my hand better and is easier to take with me. The quality of pictures seems very similar and the features that are less than the D70s are not ones that bothered me - it is more limited in flash and some compatibility with accessories but I was so not bothered I have forgotten what they were. It is the camera I grab when I have a choice.... the D70s is back home but not used quite as much....
Sounded like a great product based on the bulk of reviews and I have to say they do exactly what they promise in that they do stay put despite jarring, sweating, moving, etc - however, I work out in a fairly noisy gym and was looking for a replacement for my Sony in-ear buds which I use for the explicit purpose of not having to hear whatever useless drivel someone else has blasting from the TV monitors nearby. These buds are useless for attenuating external noise which might be okay if you intend to use them on the street. The other and probably bigger fault with these buds is the locking system. They don't really fit my ears all that well to begin with but they definitely do work to their stated purpose of keeping them in place, which is the problem with my in ear buds, as soon as I start to sweat they tend to work their way out of my ear forcing me to continually push them back in - problem with these is that while you can adjust the fit forward and back to lock them in, there is no adjustment for in and out. So I have found that the "outriggers" tend to push the buds away from the optimal position which results in a complete loss of base and a tinny midrange. They sound really good if you can hold them in proper alignment but forget it as soon as you let go. If you work out in a gym, don't want to listen to everyone else's noise, and don't like having to crank your tunes to outrageous volume for decent sound while you are running etc, pass on these.
this set is unbelievable. it is so compact, hooks right up to your tv, no need for those messy wires, etc.took all of 10 minutes to hook up.sound will blow you away. very clear, very crisp, nice base, great value
This product works beyond what I expected. Instead of having to use 4 remotes to set up and watch a movie, I now do it with just one button. It is extremely versatile.
We have been very pleased with this Sony Handycam HCR-HC96. The only drawback to this camera is the station in which this camera sits. When used on a tripod, we have to strap the camera and the station together as the two tend to separate when tripod is moved around. Would have been much better if Sony had incorporated the station function directly into the camera.
This little USB 2.0 hub is well constructed. It delivers substantial power, so I can connect multiple USB hard drives without any degredation of performance. I'm also pleased that the power supply is a newer energy efficient switching design instead of an old fashioned transformer.
This camera bag is of high quality and both comfortable and durable. It also arrived from this company in a timely manner.
This was exactly what I was looking for!! It lets me use my iPod anywhere and lets others hear my music too. I wanted something to allow me to listen to my music without ear buds and with great sound.
I use this dock at home with two iPhone 3G's and an iPod Classic 80GB. They all work very well and the sound is better and much louder than I expected at this price point. You'll want to use Airplane mode on the iPhone so the speakers don't blast you with interference. Everything plugs in fine so far, charges, and I haven't had any issues at all. The iPod Classic was just collecting dust until I got this. Now I have a great little stereo with 60GB of music and it's super portable. Couldn't ask for much more.**Update- Currently using these with my iPhone 4 with no issues. Still loving these little speakers.**Update- At about two years, the only device that would play was my old school iPod classic though it wouldn't charge. My daughter destroyed that iPod so these are now in the trash. Still, for the price, not a bad run.
I own a Canon Digital Rebel and needed a new printer that could handle printing high quality photos with a good life span. The HP Photosmart 7960 handles picture from my camera with no problems whatsoever. The prints come out better than from a photo finisher and thats with just using the settings from the printer software; I have not even begun to use Photoshop on the pictures!I checked out the Epson Stylus R800 as well, but for an extra $100 you actually lose some features with the Epson. The R800 prints will last 80 years on Epson Paper and the HP Photosmart 7960 prints will last 73 years on HP plus paper...no deal breaker there! In addition the Epson does not have flash card slots...but the HP does!The HP Photosmart 7960 inks are a bit pricey...especially the No.59 Grey Cartridge for photos. I printed only (3)-4&quot;x8&quot; prints and at least 10% of the cartridge is gone already. But from what I can see the other manufacturers are playing the same games with ink.Overall, I highly recommend this printer for its features, software, price and high quality photo printing! The only con as I mentioned would be the price of ink, especially the No.59 Grey Cartridge for photos. Good luck and happy printing!
PROSpretty frame - the nicest designs on the marketeasy to use (it takes a while at the beginning but once you figure it out its super easy)enough memory for about 40 pics (depends on the quality)can set up to shut off at night and turn on in the morning
1. hard to hold.2. not easy to operatewhen you go out with this camera, bring your user manual with you.3. software is not user friendly. also cause lot of resources4. The small battery even doesn't hold enough power to finish the 32M disk. Canon wants to sell batteries to you.5. picture quality is not better than other cameras within same price range.6. small and slow lens
I loved SONY from the beginning. But when my SONY headphones wore out through years of use, I wanted me a new pair. Regardless of media--iPod or just plain listening to your fave video on YouTube--you will be able to hear sounds you have never thought were there before. Try listening to Chicane's Daylight video using a headphone or MDR 7506. You will hear the difference. I was just blown away like I-got-goosebumps-all-over-my-body blown away. The level of sound detail is just amazing. Plus, when you listen, these headphones cancel out noise well such that other people will have to physically let you know they are saying something to you.One of my wisest purchases this year. I'll challenge myself to keep these for the next 35 years because I hear they are that durable.
bought this for my girl friend and she loves it, she calls it her nifty swifty mouse
This is the perfect size for my small camera. It offers the protection you would expect at a minimal cost. I like the soft case so that i can fit it wherever. The front pocket is convenient for an extra battery. There isn't a whole lot of space for the strap and other accessories. If you're looking for something that holds extra cards and such, I'd recommend a larger bag.
This is the first digital camera that matches the performance, warmth and detail that I get from my non-digital rigs. Nothing will replace the art of developing and printing in a lab, but the 10D repeatedly produces beautiful images with ease. I use the tungsten white balance settings quite a bit; they are the best I've seen to date. I also recommend the Canon EOS remote trigger for product photography and a Tiffen UV filter for out of doors work. Sample images can be seen here: http://www.jasonmichaels.com/objects - Enjoy this camera. Regards, Jason Michaels
This is the worst printer I have ever used. It's noisy, slow, color reproduction has deteriorated badly. Now, it has "machine error 41", and they're telling me it will be $150 to fix. It is slightly beyond warranty, and Brother will do nothing even though this error has been rampant and looks like a result of poor quality control on their part.About the best use I can think of for this piece of trash is "BOAT ANCHOR".
Chips arrived sooner than expected. Installed easily. My computer has new life. I am now surfing much faster and with no hour glasses. My suggestion is to load your computer with all the memory that it can handle.
Thank you for reading my review(s). like the quality of this camera and easy to install with the CD provided and easy to use.pros: good qualitycons: does not stand on the laptop properly,I am enjoying with this product....Thank youKiranKumar Gollamudi
This camera is amazing! If you know how to use a 35mm SLR, then this camera should be a doozie to use. The only set back is that the slowest speed you can use is 200 ISO (which produces light noise); however, this is only minor to the many options that this camera has. If you are thinking about buying a digital SLR, think no more!
Holy Cow! I thought force feedback gamepads and joysticks were as far as we would ever get in gaming immersion....and then along comes the Saitek GH30 Vibration Headset (PH04AU)!For fighter jocks and even ground pounders you will get a real idea of how the experience of combat sounds and FEELS!The concussion from arty rounds and just firing your own weapon really adds that little extra to the game. Listening to the sounds of prop or jet engines really is amazing...it adds a whole new dimension to the games of flight sims and first person shooters.The volume controls for both sound and vibration lets you configure the headset for your individual comfort. you can go from zero vibration...to head rattling, bone jarring, filling loosining madness! and everything in between.The headset is obviously a little heavier than the standard headset because of the vibration motors necessary for its operation but one can quickly get used to that or you can use it as a gauge for when it's time to take a break from combat....either way I was not dissappointed with the product and for the price it looked like a bargin to me.The headset itself is very comfortable to wear, very well designed and put together. The boom mike which comes with it is unobtrusive and after a few minutes you forget it's even there.Overall sound quality is excellent and in my humble opinion far above the norm for this price range. Bass response is outstanding.The hook up was easy....just like any other headset which connects directly to your sound card....the USB adapter powers the force feedback vibration motors or you have the option of using another adapter using battery power form 2 AA's.You can even use it to listen to music...just close your eyes...crank up the volume and vibration control....and BINGO!! you are AT the concert on stage and...well you get the idea.Only time will tell how the headset holds up under continious use but it looks and feels quite sturdy.Now if only Saitek will design and market a quality force feedback joystick and rudder pedals....that would be perfection indeed...for flight simmers at least.
I was looking for an affordable Ipod dock with great sound and a perfect size and that is what I received!!
The mount/cups and holder parts of my now 6 year old Garmin have been problematic...now I have a source to get this taken care of. Arrived when they said, packaged neatly and all is good!
The extra length cord didn't change anything about what the usb was used for,and can easily move from room to room.Simply put, if you need an usb outlet for whatever, this will work.
I bought this 2 years ago as I needed a replacement for my 10 year old Mitsubishi VCR that decided it was no longer going to work. I had the money and since the VCR/DVD combo was only 100 dollars I thought the idea of a combo would be neat. I really didnt need a dvd player as my PS2 as well as my computer did DVD's. I could also just hook my computer up to the VCR using the S-video plug on the back of the Video card but thats all beside the point. Anyway, I bought this because I needed something new and since it was cheap I thought it was a good deal. I was wrong. It lasted me for about 2 years without a problem. If you can believe it when one thing acts up another has to act up with it. What I mean is the first problem I noticed is how when I would eject tapes it wouldnt eject properly. It would still slightly hold on to the tape reel and if you didn't notice and pulled it out without caution the tape would get damaged. Not a huge huge problem because that is fixable. What really bugs me is how the DVD player had to act up as well. Any DVD that I put in my DVD player, at random times while watching, will freeze up and you will see the numbers on the display jump around. After about a min of freezing it will begin playing again 20 seconds ahead of where it last was. The DVD player will continue to this throughout the DVD at random times. It's pretty annoying. Other than that I have yet to notice anything new. The VCR is only a minor problem but the DVD player is a big problem as I do not know how to fix that. I have a feeling the DVD player broke because of how hot that thing got when disks were in there. It would just spin so fast and get so hot even when nothing was playing and the disk was just sitting in there. Well, at least it gave me two years of use and the VCR still records fine which is all I really need it for. The DVD player issue is just annoying. If I were you I would steer clear of anything cheap like this and go for a much more trusted brand such as Panasonic, Mitsubishi, or Sony. They just have a much longer lifespan and are a much better investment.
If this DVD player worked as advertised it would be a great unit and I do like the space savings aspect.The main problem I have is that the DVD player has difficulty accessing menus on some DVDs. It displays the menus wrong and won't allow selection of some items.Another annoyance seems to be with the actual decoding of the DVD during playback. Usually during the course of a movie there will be one or more glitches, which amount to a slight pause or skip. Sometimes the video appears scrambled momentarily.Worst of all, the unit I have seems to hang up or get into a mode where it doesn't respond to any buttons (even the power switch). To correct this problem I have to unplug it from the wall outlet to cycle power. (Really inconvenient!)
I love this mouse! I am a nursing studet, and I have had one other mouse, and this one tops it! I will recommend this!
My kids loved it. Very portable, every advertised trait was accurate. Seller delivered before the specified time and in great condition.
I am so happy I tried this because it is easy, effective and I can get rid of all the face &#34;fuzz&#34; without waxes, shaving or worse. Gentle on the skin, I am buying another just in case I lose this one!
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!
Broke after 10 seconds while trying to install it.What can I say - Cheap is cheap. At least I did not waste too much money.Would not recommend it at all.
This is a very user friendly camera and it is so simple to use. Value for money.
I absolutely loooove this recorder! it can play voices in slow motion and its recordings are extremely clear! I'm a journalism student so it's very important for my recordings to turn out clear and they are! Plus, I can upload the voice files onto my laptop and listen to the files there! plus theres a mic and earphones jack so you can attach a mic for an even clearer result. it's just great!
With so many "value" external hard drives out there, it is tempting to save a few bucks. This is worth the investment. It is very quiet, super fast, and sleek looking. The triple interface is key, making it universally applicable.Food for thought - the short squat design is sturdy and impossible to tip over. I just had a friend lose everything when his cat knocked his upright designed external hard drive off his desk.This unit has everything. Buy it, you will not regret the investment in quality.
this mouse stopped working after 2-3 months. Even with fresh batteries it won't connect with its USB dongle. The reduced price was not worth the irritation.
Setup is tricky... instructions are not very clear. Easy to "bump" it and change the frequency setting. Otherwise, it seems to work better than any of the others we have tried and I'd recommend it.
Bought Nikon 72l8 Action l0 x 50 mm Binoculars for hubby for Xmas and he likes them very much. They were recommended to me by a friend who was equally satisfied.
for the price paid this item is great. perfect to take room to room in your house or wherever you want. sound i'm sure could be better but you'd also have to pay more, to me it sounds just fine, no static or anything like that. I'm perfectly satisfied. fits our itouch and nano great.
I don't usually buy products online, but since I live in an apartment, we have to keep our TV/Radio volumes down somewhat. I purchased the Terk VR1 Automatic Volume Controller. I thought this volume regulator would do the trick, that i wouldn't have to constantly ride the volume button on my remote. As directed, I have the output of my cable box connected to the input of the Terk, and the output of the Terk connected to my TV input. Unless my unit was not working right out of the box...THIS UNIT DOES NOT WORK. If you purchase one, try it out on CSI:Miami. The difference between conversation levels and music levels on this show is greater than any other show on TV, in my opinion. You may find, as I did with the Terk VR1, that there is a very small increase to low level sounds and a very small decrease to high level sounds. The Terk VR1 does NOT keep the volume steady at a point somewhere between the low and high level sounds and the difference in sound levels between the on and off positions is barely noticeable. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give this unit a 2.
Have been using this radio daily in the shower for five years now and and it still works like champ. Gets good reception and I have only had to replace the batteries twice in all that time.
If all you want is a GPS, sure it works fine, even with reasonably heavy tree cover. I've only seen one glaring track error, on a recent ride out and back along a shoreline trail, where two miles of one leg is shown a few hundred yards out into the lake.However, the UI is non-sensical and the "get started guide" useless. I don't get why Garmin supposedly has a reputation for good UI.Take the back-light button: who in their right minds makes a back-light button bring up the back-light UI and not the back-light?The clock is even funnier. You'd think a GPS would know where it is, and thus the time zone, but no, on the Idaho Panhandle twenty miles west of the Montana border the clock will be off not one, but two full hours.By the way, the top right button is the primary button you're supposed to use, and you'll just have to circle through 8 UI screens to go back and forth between the two screens you want.Finally, the MapSource Topo software is well past useless: it can't even provide driving directions to trail heads for the small fraction of logging roads it knows about (only some of which actually exist.)When you're in the woods you'll really wish the topo lines were distinguishable on screen from fire roads and you could toggle between a zoomed in and a zoomed out version of the map.The good news is I have yet to be eaten by a grizzly bear or any of the theoretically endangered wolves who've taken to howling at all hours of the night just up the hill from my house.
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.
I have to admit that this is probably the best money spent all year! Logitech really came up with a great invention when they came out with the remote. I read through most of the 'user' reviews on this site and most of them being positive so that is why I went ahead and purchased the Logitech 880.Pros:1. Controls all of my devices. It controls my Sony 52" LCD, Dish Box, Phillips DVD player, Xbox 360 and my Panasonic Home Theater System2. Attractive and very eye candyCons:1. I won't lie it does take awhile to have all of the devices power up, but when using a 3rd party device like this, you will have some delay. You basically have to get used to it.2. The plastic of the remote is attractive but it could be more solid in terms of using harder plastic. I'm no way trying to knock it and say that it's cheap plastic.Conclusion:With the comment I made about the delay, it does help to hold the remote pointing towards the devices while the remote is powering on all of the devices. Some people don't like it but if you think about it, it takes that long grabbing each remote and powering each of them individually. It does have a good feel to it. The buttons might take some getting used to but just like any type of new technology that you bring into your life, it's one of those things, you buy, you use it and get used to the feel of it. The buttons on the side are very useful and it's smart that they made the buttons smaller so that they can pack the most functions possible on the remote.On the brighter note, when you're done with your "activities", you can press the 'off' button and it turns off every device which is nice because I don't have to re-check to see if every device is turned off if I walk away or if I go to bed.
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.
I have been using this case for over 6 months and it is holding up beautifully. I carry my Visor everywhere and open it many, many times a day. The zipper has never caused a problem. Even the velcro, which I was skeptical of in the beginning, still sticks despite daily removal for Hotsyncs. I highly recommend this product.
Pleased with this case when received. Have not used very much yet, so, no comment on 'durability', but it seems fine.
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.
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.
I got this in the mail.. (three days early), and honestly, i was expecting the worst. I unwrapped it and examined it. It looked to be well made, but i still doubted its performance ability. I sat and starred at my xbox 360, scared to plug it in, thinking it wouldn't work, and that i would still be HDMI-less. finally, i plugged it in. One end into my xbox and one end into my 36" LCD tv. I picked up my remote and set my television to HDMI input 3. I turned on my xbox and... BAM! FULL HD! SMOOTH CLEAR PICTURE, AND NO MORE "BASIC" VIDEO GAMING EXPERIENCES!! I jumped around like a child for a few seconds and then began playing Mass Effect 3... IN HD! bottom line- if you want a working HDMI for dirt cheap.. BUY THIS FREAKING CABLE!'
Brilliant for the price. My 9-year old son can use it... so thats that about the weight... No problems at all. If you need a good binocular, and nothing seriously exotic, then this is it. Stop hunting and buy.
Flash Voyager 8 gb is great with only one drawback.Pro - Rubberized cover should give it a lot of protection, looks neat, works great. Wonderful to put 8gs in this small a space.Con - only one - the USB tip protector is not quite tight enough and tends to fall off.
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.
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.
This modem is just what I needed and was easy to install and to use.Great service from the seller - quick and easy.
Bought these batteries for my Kodak camera. Nowhere in the ad did it say that the batteries did not come charged.Leaving on vacation with two dead batteries, great. Tried to charge them on my Kodak Easy Share Dock and no luck. They would not charge even after 12 hours. Now I have tried to get a response from the company and they will not get back to me. Hope Amazon will be able to help. This is the first time I have dealt with a scam dealer here on Amazon.com. Beware of these batteries and the company 'batteriesinaflash' that sells them.
This is a cool item. I have several items I need to attach to my laptop and as a constant business traveler I must have my office in a bag. No more plugging and unplugging - I set up once for the day and I am good to go!
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.
I've taken literally about 1000 shots since I bought the camera 1 month ago. Yes, everyone loves this camera, but it is not perfect. The LCD cannot be seen well in bright daylight conditions, so I use the view finder and everything is fine. That's it. No big deal for such a small, reliable camera that takes great pics.Cool things I especially like:-Included software is VERY helpful at managing lots of photos through helpful automatic pic re-naming and storage options.-Macro mode makes close-ups and EXTREME close-ups (to 10cms!) very crisp, clear and in-focus.-Free Fujifilm.net service is integrated into software allowing you to post !100MBs! of pics online at no charge for up to 30 days for viewing by friends, family, etc., making print orders a snap.Recommendations:-Track down the ($) rebate for combined purchase of Camera and SmartMedia card or digital photo processing.-Get a big SmartMedia card to get up to 166 top res shots onto a 128MB card.
I lost a dvr and a computer in one week, both on surge protectors. The APC LE1200 has been hooked up for over a month now. While I can't say for sure that it's saved the rest of my stuff, I can say for sure that nothing else has died. And I have noticed one very interesting and significant change: my printer used to print with barely noticeable vertical lines. The printing is now 100% clean - no lines at all. I didn't clean it or change cartridges or anything. I just gave it a better power source.UPDATESince buying this 11 months ago, I have not lost any other electronics. I bought a laser printer, and this voltage regulator clicks on every time I print from it. I truly believe that this product has helped solve the power problem I was having in my apartment. Considering that it costs less than some surge protectors, I think it's an excellent value.
I really like this camera. The picture quality is wonderful, it feels nice to hold and is a great size. The image stabilization feature is also very good. I give it 4 out of 5. Its loses one point for no HDMI and for the microphone location which is on the top at the back. The battery life of the included battery is not adequate, so you will want to look at purchasing a 2nd battery. Overall this is a really good purchase especially at the current amazon price.
This product constitutes a low tech, over simplified attempt at HDTV calibration. Calibration recommendations were so subjective that virtually no distinction was discernable with factory settings.
This lens arrived with dust inside the lens housing. Images remain in focus only directly in the center of the shot, blurry around the edges. This lens may be good for home video 'projects' where quality is not an issue.
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.
In the short time I've had this little gem, I've used it to back up filesand photos and move them to a new computer; drag and drop and reverse the procedure.I use XP, OSX and Linux and by using a Fat 32 format I've been able to move files frommachine to machine seamlessly; and a lot faster than burning cd's.A couple of days ago I installed a bootable version of Damn Small Linux on itso I can carry my email and browser preferences around with me, along with filesand photos. I wish I'd bought several. Very handy!
This is a requirement but i want to say the usb hub is pristine and new and stuff and thanks so much :D
This actually worked! I figured it was worth a less than $20 gamble becuase the ipod store wanted $60 for the battery and $60 to put it in as of (Jan 2012).I have been using it for work outs and it works great. My ipod did not loose a song when I watched a online video how to replace the battery.It just proves it pays $100 to do little homework. Maybe some of the batteries are faulty but mine was not.i will update if this stops working.GREAT DEAL!Update still work fantastic a year later 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got this as a gift for my girlfriend. She loves it. She doesn't get lost anymore and she uses the bluetooth function.
This is a good base. I used it on my 80mm Carson scope and the holes in the base lined up with the screws on the scopeI also used the Orion finder scope.This setup is a lot better than the finder scope and mount that came with the Carson.
This product is super-annoying to use. The screen is tiny and trying to scroll between icons is very difficult. The instructions that come with it are terrible and those you find online are not much better. I strongly recommend spending more money and getting something better.
I got this a few months ago & my laptop constantly drops its wireless connection. The only way to get it back is rebooting the router. This sounds very similar to the issue another reviewer was having. An email to support has so far gone unanswered (sent it 5 days ago). No documentation online other than their manual. Pretty disappointed in this one - I've hooked up my old DLink router which is probably worth about a tenth of what this one cost me & it's running like a champ. Laptop hasn't lost its connection once. I'm definitely asking myself why I blew all that money on this! I guess if it worked it'd be great... Unfortunately for me, so far, it does not.
I've had these speakers for awhile and have at times been very impressed with the audio quality of a speaker in this price range. My desk top is cluttered, and the area designed for my monitor has enough room to sit these speakers just behind the edges of my flat top digital monitor.I've used them without any trouble, and they are surprisingly loud for a total of 5 watts RMS. So for anyone other than someone recording serious digital audio, or gamers that want room shaking performance, these little beauties do the job.
I did some research on HDMI cables and which were the best. What I found was an article by CNET reviews that was gold. They reviewed a cable by Monster and the "cheap" $3.00 cables. They found that as long as you don't have any "artifacting" , that is when the signal gets sort of scrambled an pixilated the cable should be ok. Well in the testing it found the expensive $70.00 cable performed the same as the $3.00 cable. I am an average user of these devices and honestly could see no difference when my friend brought over his $50.00 cable and my $3.00 cable. Save you're money for popcorn for the movie you can watch on you're new $3.00 HDMI cable.
It simply didn't work for me. I am in Washington DC area and not sure if it was because the FM signals are too jammed. But it just didn't work. After I tried many times, I gave up. Also too bad, it was after 30 days so I couldn't return.
then the D-link 2640B is for you. I bought this item since I had gotten several years of good service from my old D-link wireless router (no built-in modem), but this definitely is a disappointment. If you try and do two or more things at once, like watch a youtube video and also surf a little, one of the two will time out and give you a time out fault screen. It works, so I gave it two stars instead of one, but my advise, pass this modem/router by.
The Manfrotto 190xpro is a very well-made and attractive tripod. It weights about 4 Lb, with a folded length of approximately 23 inches. It is quite stable for DSLR cameras with zoom or telephoto lenses less than 300mm. It is not a light-weight tripod one would carry to hike in the wildness. But one can easily carry to the field, particularly with a carrying case.
The best headphones I have ever purchased, sound quality is excellent and transmission perfect. As a matter of fact I bought a second set a week later.
Tengo ciento de archivos mp3, el crack de mohaa y cientos de archivos e imagenes.. y aun queda espacio !!!
He comprado varios de estos dicos para mi y para amigos, todos estamos muy complacidos por el producto y por el precio....se lo recomendamos !!!
Lasted six months. Never worked exactly right since I purchased it. I think it had software driver problems. Would work sporadically, then lock up and paper have to be cleared manually. Final straw, no matter what type paper it was fed, it would catch in the feed path underneath the print head for no apparent reason. Of course the paper still keeps trying to feed, so the machine just wads it into a mess. In addition to the software driver problem, I think it has a significant design problem with the paper feed as it often trys to feed up to five or six sheets at once, even the HP desk jet paper designed for such printers. I will say that when it did work, it printed well.
I love this case because I can fit so many items there. Every day I go to work I put my GPS and accessories there, electronic dictionary and USB cards. I can fit whatever I need to put there. The only thing I would like this case to have is a band to roll it on my arm.
Bottom line is- if anyone is whining about the usability of this product- they are simply lazy or inept. I have had to have my iPod replaced three times under warranty before finally demanding my money back. On top of that the iPod would freeze my system even the entire OS!.I have had this thing for a day and the difference is clear. If you are in the least bit technically savvy you will love this product.I've finally found what I'm looking for!-Nick&lt;edit> it has been years now- this thing still works... good stuff.
Excellent speaker at a good price. You won't be disappointed. It puts out nice, clean sound and doesn't have the hollow hammering sound many subs have. Excellent.
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.
hey there! i've just bought my everio g last saturday(april 1, 2006). the exterior design is really nice coz it's small and when my family saw it they were surprised, in a good way. it's very light too. i've been checking out the everio g site for quite sometime before i bought one so i'm pretty much aware of its features and stuff. well, i didn't know the difference between the ultra fine mode, the fine mode, and the eco mode. for me, there's no difference at all, maybe because i'm just 14 so i still dunno how to distinguish their differences.the everio g is really easy to use. and the best things about this are (1)the playlist function coz it lets you sort out your videos depending on the event or whatever it is you're filming. and (2)the zoom...is just awesome! before, in my old videocam, when i zoom in like 25x, this huge pixels appear but with my everio, zooming 25x above still produces clear images.the only problem is the battery! i'm spending much more time on charging it than using it!!! that's the worst part of this camera. so i advice you, before buying one, be sure you'll buy an extra battery and a battery charger if you can. so that while you're using one battery, the other is charging so you wouldn't have to attach it on the videocam to charge.i was a bit worried about the video/picture transfering on my computer since i've read one of the reviews about it. but installing the software was really easy for me. i wouldn't give the Power Director a two thumbs up coz i wasn't really amazed on what it could do. but atleast i could convert the MOD file into MPEG/AVI and i could just edit it on the other editing software i have. the Power Producer made burning into dvd easy for me since i don't have to download a software anymore. the only problem is my cd-writer only burns VCD's and not DVD's so the quality was a little lost. but it works for me! the image quality isn't as impressive as the images you can get on a digital camera but hey, it's its video quality that i care about!all in all, i would have to say Everio G is great! if you like going out and loves to seek fun and adventure, you definitely need this one so you wouldn't miss a single thing! well, goodluck to you then! see ya
I needed a digital camera for the work I do. At the time I couldnt afford one and my mom gave her old one because she found one that was better. I found the camera to be horrible at pictures.For one it only has 4.1 mega pixils. Second if you want a video, it doesnt record sound. It takes horrible pictures in dimmed light room. In fact so much that its like taking pictures in a pitched dark room. The flash is too bright so the options are either a pitched black or bright white in some cases. It takes a little too long to actually take the picture, so the moment could have passed and you missed it.I wouldnt reconmend this camera, unless you cant afford a better one. It was what I needed for a bit but now Im planning on buying a new camera. Its better so spend an extra $50 or so and get a camera that has 8.2 mega pixels.
I've had this product for about a month now and so far it's performed as advertised. 1.36tb at raid 5 is damn nice. I haven't tried all the fancy media features that previous reviews claimed didn't work accept the cool itunes sharing which does work great. That means I can store all my music on the tera station and share it in iTunes across any computer in my network...Windows or MacThe setup could be a little more user friendly but nothing a few google searches didn't clear up like "what's jumbo frames?". Turns out you have to turn that on to be able to use this product in a gigabit networking environment. It's not without it's minor bugs. I've gotten a few dialog boxes in Japanese. Apparently this product was released in Japan first and it doesn't seem like they cleaned out all of the Japanese pages in the internal configuration website and for some reason the date and time has trouble sticking but who cares. I need a huge amount of storage and I've already used about 700gb so far.I've used it with both my Mac and my windows machines with little incident. I can even get in running windows on my mac via paralles with no problems at all. The size is decent. A little taller than half the height of a regular atx tower and slightly shallower. When all 4 hard drives are cranking away you hear a little bit of hd tick but not much else and it's not terribly distracting. The LCD is a nice touch.One hint...it cycles through information about the unit and if your's says 100Mbps then you aren't running in full gigabit mode. Turn on jumbo frames in the config and get yourself a gigabit switch or router and a computer with gigabit ethernet and you'll see the display change to 1000Mbps and the transfer rates shorten.I didn't give this product 5 stars only because it seems like they rushed it to the American market without getting the little Japanese gremlins out. Other than that the unit works great. If you have the need for this amount of storage the price is hard to beat.
I just bought one of these for $... and it totally reinvents the quality of your interaction with the computer. Why ? Because the individual pixels are extremely crisp in their presentation, which gives your eyes a more relaxed in-focus feeling. Next, the display is flat, and that opens up your desktop in a way that is most pleasant, and gets the screen AWAY from your eyes which reduces eye strain. NEXT, the unit has no TV-set flicker as regular monitors do, thereby reducing headaches. The elimination of electromagnetic and gamma radiation is also beneficial as there is no electron gun. As to me, I hucked out my CRT monitor and will never go back.. The reduction in headaches &amp; eye strain is immediate &amp; obvious. Passers-by also greatly admire the image.However, an NEC LCD 1830 is only for the technologically knowledgeable, and here is why: If you don't set it up and use it properly, it will deliver an image worse than a regular CRT. Think of the flat-panel field of LCD pixels as better, yet less forgiving of technical errors.Firstly, you have to understand that the native resolution is 1280 x 1024 (1.3 million pixels) and you must drive it as such from the computer. If you don't properly match to the 1830's native resolution, instead of razor-sharp individual pixel crispness, the image will be interpolated and look poor. Many a fool has presumed these displays to be inferior to the CRT's, only because they didn't operate them at native resolution.Nextly, you have to understand that the NEC 1830 is a value-oriented product and therefore has a good ole' fashioned RGB ANALOG (standard 15-pin) monitor interface. When the analog signal clocks in, it behaves much different from the CRT, in that there can be a mismatch between the changes in the clock and the changes of the analog value. THEREFORE the LCD 1830 includes an on-screen menu adjustment to adjust the dot-clock delay timing relation between the RGB data and clock. This is the 4th menu option and it is just below &quot;H. Size&quot;. This adjustment is NOT adequately described by NEC and if you fail to carefully make this adjustment you will NOT get sharpness down to the single pixel. Admittedly the full-digital interfaces coming out will solve this but that topic is not in widespread manufacture here in Summer 2001.Except for the lack of emphasis on the dot-clock delay adjustment, the built-in menu is notably pleasant and easy to use... unlike various competitors. Also you are vulnerable to whether your analog cable was wired well, or poorly, and I have seen variations in pixel sharpness with different cables. Again the digitally driven versions to be seen in future years avoid those worries. Meanwhile the 15-pin analog cable is a universal and entirely safe thing to invest into so I bought into the 1830 without hesitation.The value and sharpness is incredible and was the best of the LCD flat-panels around $.... If you want the best then this is it.You must also make a point of turning it off when not in use as all of this incredible good fortune comes at the expense of flourescent backlighting. If you leave it on 24 hrs/day the factory says you will get about 5 years and then the bulb must be replaced in Georgia.If you are the least bit demanding about visual sharpness, and if you are tired of headaches and eye-strain from traditional monitors, then this LCD 1830 is the best bang for the buck here in Summer 2001. You will be wise to select a black-frame unit rather than the white-frame as it better offsets the crisp, photographically high-quality image.I hope you enjoy this new technology as much as I do. I shouldn't tell you this because I will be buying a 2nd for another machine, and I actually don't need your competition on the limited supply.
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.
I bought this drive for my personal use after having such a great experience with the black versionSeagate 6GB Pocket Drive USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ( ST660211URK )at work. I am a teacher and use them both to pass from student to student (7th graders - notorious for tearing things up) to store projects and assignments. I've used them for over a year with no problems. They work great on Macs; never used them on with a PC, though.
RECEIVED IT AND ON THE SAME DAY EMAILED COMPANY THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM TO GET RA # SO THAT I COULD RETUN IT THIS GPS IS A PIECE OF JUNK.
Here are a few personal observations on this product:The earphones come with three sizes of silicone ear buds; fitting the correct one on the earphones (the set that fits snugly in your ear canal) has a very large impact on the sound quality of the earphones.The ear buds block out environmental sounds to a large degree; this may be a plus and a minus. I can hear people talking with the iPod ear buds in place; this is true to a much lesser degree with the Sony ear buds.The 'behind the ear' hanger feature assumes that one size fits all, and the elastomer material needs to be a bit more rigid to keep the earphones from falling off when the ear buds stowed in the out of ear canal position (when hearing environmental sounds is desired).The sound quality compared to the iPod earphones is more dynamic; bass notes sound less muddy and sound throughout the frequency range seems more precise. However, the sound quality is no where near most over the ear headphones.I still use my iPod earphones, but the Sony earphones provide an option when listening to my iPod; more dynamic range and clarity versus not being able to hear what's going on around me (somewhat important when walking around in the city).*** additional note ***Took the EX81LP for a jog yesterday and as noted by another reviewer, they are not designed for this activity. I could hear my foot strikes on the ground due to the design of these earphones. Very annoying . . . thump,thump,thump.
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.
I admit I am a strong devote of Olympus cameras, going all the way back to my OM2 and tiny XA 35mm cameras. Oly has always figured out how to do good things in small spaces, and this camera is no exception. This is my fourth Oly digicam over the years (D-340L, 460, 2020z), purchased for situations where pocketability is important.First, the much discussed battery issue. NEVER use alkalines. They do all kinds of things to a camera that just isn't built for them in terms of voltage. Use NiMH's, standard CR-V3's or the new rechargeable CR-V3's. With NiMH's and occasional use of the flash, LCD in rec mode, I was able to get 200+ photos easily. With a rechargeable CR-V3 (the DigiPower, sold through Amazon), I got over 180 super high res shots before stopping with LCD always on and flash with every shot. Judging by recharge time I think I had at least another 50-60 shots minimum. Had I gone easier on the flash and LCD I'm guessing that 450 photos would have been a breeze with them. That's a lot of photography.Color rendition and sharpness are excellent, with colors just a little bit 'harder' than on my other Oly's. I noticed that in very high contrast or backlit situations at infinity the camera tended to opt for a smaller aperture (to gain depth of field?), which in a very few situations caused some blurring of high speed objects. That's fixed very easily by using the spot meter or manually opening the lens a bit.Otherwise, this camera's features are easy to access, the clamshell design is sturdier than it looks and at current prices it's a steal. I'm tempted sorely to leave my heavier 2020z and aux lenses home on my next foreign trip.Here's an update from my original Feb. 20 posting:Just returned from a 12 day trip to the UK. Brought the 560 rather than my larger 2020z and its aux lenses because I was traveling very light -- on and off many trains, hikes to hotels, lots of hoofing around big cities. Took over 600 photos, virtually all in basic point and shoot mode at a mix of resolutions using both spot and standard metering. The good news is that virtually every one of them came out just as I would have wanted, the exceptions being a couple of very high speed trains that would have taxed almost any camera given the angles at which they were shot and light conditions. But most exposures almost perfect, with great sharpness and resolution. My only problem was that when I tested my rechargeable CR-V3s after they sat in my bag for about a week (I had been relying on NiMH's because I brought a charger to charge them for camera, radio, MPs player) both seemed to run down pretty quickly, and, I must say in terms of previous experience, mysteriously. Using NiMH's with lcd on for composition and review over extensive periods I was able to get in 50-60 shots easily.Oddly, since coming home I have used the R-CR-V3s constantly and, oddly, I've had one in the camera working perfectly for over a week -- 70-80 photos with lcd, several downloads to computer.This camera has passed my 'usability' and 'quality' tests with flying colors. I'll continue testing it with the CR-V3s and repost if I learn anything new.
Make SURE you see how SMALL this item is before you buy. This carrying case is teeny-tiny and barely holds my Street Pilot 2820. Forget about it holding any of the accessories, such as the XM antenna, cassette tape audio feed for the XM, or anything else you can buy. Yes, the size was listed there, but the photos are deceiving.
This is ferfect fit for my Lumix DMC FZ32 digital camera. It can accomodate battery, battery charger, lens hood, camera.
Philips USA PH-62050 CD/MP3/MD-To-Cassette AdapterI wanted a way to play my iPhone through my car's sound system. I initially thought I would buy an FM transmitter, which would transmit my iPhone's music to an FM station on my car radio. But online reviews for FM transmitters indicated that none of them were as good as cassette adapters -- partly because, by law, FM transmitters can not be strong enough to overcome frequent interference, especially in urban areas.Online reviews suggested that the Philips CD-to-Cassette Adapter was the best of its class. And indeed it worked very well for me. I just slipped it into my car's cassette player, hooked the miniplug into my iPhone 3GS, and I can play the music.The adapter has the ability to change the location of the wire, in case you have one of the minority of car sound systems that expects the cassette to be inserted the other way around.While I was waiting for the Philips to ship, I bought a less expensive CD-to-Cassette adapter from Pep Boys. The Pep Boys adapter requires that you crank the volume up very high in order to hear the iPhone's music. One of my sound systems won't even crank up high enough to hear it. This was not a problem for the Philips adapter; it plays at a volume you'd expect if you'd inserted a tape.I highly recommend this adapter.
This cable doesn't work for streaming video. I suggest spending a few more dollars for a better quality cable. Lesson learned.
I bought this today and was able to use it instantly! I did not have to wait for an email. Right after my purchase I was given the option to view the code from the Amazon site. I clicked this option and was immediately given the code, which we inputted on our xbox, and bought the game we wanted. Took a matter of minutes, and I didn't have to put credit card info on xbox live! Great purchase!
I connected this to a sensor for a wireless keyboard and mouse in my home theater. I ran it through the ceiling with a bunch of other wires. Works great.
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.
This particular camera, advertised as in perfect condition, has a very annoying long delay between pressing the button to take a picture and the actual opening of the shutter so I am very disappointed as the picture I get is not the one I tried to get because of that delay. It is a simpler model of a Pentax Zoom camera I'd had for years and loved (but which has suffered an unrepairable mishap) so even though this one was missing instructions, there was no problem in understanding how it worked. I'll use it until finishing up leftover rolls of film and then have to contemplate buying a brand new model.
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.
Hard to find better DVDs. I haven't burned a coaster yet, over 50 DVDs later.
Fits my 40G 4th Gen "classic" (or "click wheel") Perfectly!Great case, easy to use...only holdback for my hubby was he has to open the top to access the Hold button, otherwise everything else is awesome.Love that it has a clip for you and your car :)
Comfortable in the hand, elegant, very accurate, with good &quot;added feature&quot; buttons. This device moves and tracks more accurately than any other (ball or optical) device that I've used. It would be worth it for that alone, but it also has an elegant look, excellent touch and sensitivity on the finger clicks (notice that there are breaks on the top of the mouse but the touch is wonderful), and the grip is extremely comfortable. I find the scroll up and down buttons save me much frustration.
Like others have mentioned in their review, my HP 3570 worked fine for a while. The problem started when after moving, I attempted to scan with my scanjet. Nothing works! It is like there is no power to the scanner, though it's connected exactly the way it was before I moved. I decided to see what what happen if I installed it on another computer and again - NOTHING WORKS!!! I tried all the troubleshooting and driver installing, updating, etc.... NOTHING!I see now after reading other's reviews, I am not the only one who feels scammed, ripped-off, dissappointed, let down, etc. by this pathetic HP product! Shame on what I used to think of as a respectable name in computer equipment!!!
I don't own an iPod and I never did, because I am turned off by the hype and because I am naturally inclined in favor of the underdog. However, I have owned Creative Zen players, including the recent Zen Micro. Creative is so-and-so: not bad but far from perfect. My new iRiver H340 (I have had it for several weeks) is perfect on all accounts. I particularly like its Windows-like file-tree navigation. My MP3 files are arranged on the hard disk in artist/album hierarchy and the same hierarchy is mirrored on the iRiver screen. Therefore, file navigation on the iRiver is identical to navigation in Windows Explorer. When the unit is connected to the computer via a USB port, you see a new disc in Windows Explorer, enabling copying and deleting files with no need for special software. I use ID3-TagIT (a wonderful freeware downloadable from the Web) to automatically ID3-tag my MP3 files, and this tagging is being copied to the iRiver, so I can easily find songs by artist or album on the iRiver, if I want to.The unit has other useful features such as FM radio, voice recording, image viewing, and text files display. Personally, I haven't used them, but some users may want to.The unit feels comfortable to hold and appears to be rather robust (whether it is indeed remains to be seen; I haven't had long enough to be conclusive). Its bright, easy to read color screen is a big benefit. Its keys click nicely when pressed and won't be pressed accidentally, which is good (although it also has a hold key to prevent accidental pressing). Its battery usage time is reasonable (several hours). Contrary to others (Creative, for example), iRiver won't mislead you with false promises (Creative boast 12 hours for Zen Micro, which become 3 hours in reality). Furthermore, you can buy an external battery pack that uses ordinary off-the-shelf batteries (I haven't). You can also buy a remote control (I haven't).The biggest drawback of iRiver H340 is its weight. I understand that iPod is smaller and lighter, but I can't tell you whether this difference buys you a greater convenience in everyday use. As for me, I continue to use my Zen Micro in "weight critical" scenarios (of which there are few).Like all MP3 players, the iRiver comes with cheap basic earphones, so most people will use earphones of their choice, I guess.In summary, unless you are one of those who are sold on Apple (and then you probably wouldn't be reading this review in the first place), give iRiver a serious considerarion.
I thought universal remotes were from a land shared by the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy until I spotted this gem at my brother's house. I fell in love immediately. I spent more than the price it's going for now and, frankly, I'm not a bit bummed about it. I had no trouble with setup, was able to shove six remotes to the back of the entertainment center and am now blissfully using only one really smart remote. I recommend this remote to anyone who's had to juggle three or more remotes just to watch a movie or suffered from non-universal "universal" remote issues. At last, a truly universal remote that practically programs itself.
For professional use, classic Sony quality. There's really nothing else like it on the market. The JVC equivalent costs almost as much and JVC always comes across as more of a "consumer" item. [...]Menu set-up will be difficult for non-pros, but if you're buying this you're probably already beyond "consumer level," so you'll know how to deal with it. I added a component video out card (from B&H; Photo/Video) that Amazon did not carry. The picture output quality to a component video monitor is fantastic - especially "downscaled" HDV to a standard definition monitor. You'll be able to use one of these decks in almost any digital video production environment.
I have used the Targus rolling case for 5 trips. So far so good, It is large enough for my 17" HP notebook plus additional materials. There are enough comparments for my needs too. So far no negatives.
Clear vision and easy to focus. Work well in low light situations.
Palm's computers last a lot longer than their peripherals, that's for sure. I tend to have to buy one of these every 6-8 months, but I use it heavily. Great as long as it lasts, though it can't hold up to IR interference. It's always the left side of the keyboard that starts to fail, and for the first time in about eight keyboards, the pin fell out of my last one.
I bought an SB600 to go with my P7000. It's fabulous. Great manual control over the flash output and plenty of power. The P7000 fully controls the SB600 with iTTL through the hot shoe. Flash power was important when I was shooting some golfers in full sunlight and the flash was able to fully illuminate the subjects. Hint: it runs forever on lithium batteries, which make the flash lighter to carry too. For indoor use I use a standard white diffuser cap. The back-panel LCD display and pushbuttons work fine. I do not use its wireless capability. I didn't think the zoom function would be very useful but there are times when it is necessary to throw a lot of light a hundred feet, and for that the zoom capability is good. The wide-angle diffuser flips down, and does what it is supposed to do, but it does not substitute for a white diffuser cap.
I have trouble adjusting the sound levels on my nano. I have different recording levels or changes in background noise when taking walks. Now I can easily adjust sound levels with a thumb roll and this between my nano port and headphones.
This Targus XL is a nice, solid bag. An Acer laptop with a 17.5" 16:9 widescreen fits into it very easily. Even though it's advertised as being for a 17" notebook, it could probably handle an 18.5" with no problems. In addition to being able to hold the laptop, it has a very large zippered pocket with kind of a file divider in it that is large enough to handle several text books. Of course, it also has a ton of smaller pockets for all your odds and ends.I've had mine for only four days. I already managed to spill hot coffee directly onto the zipper for the section that holds my laptop. It protected my laptop very well, and the coffee didn't stain it at all.If you need to transport and protect a large screen laptop, and you want to be able to carry other gear at the same time, this backpack is perfect.
I AM TOTALLY SATISFIED WITH THIS PURCHASE. HAS HUGE SOUND FOR A LOW DOLLAR PRICE. EASY TO SET UP AND USE WITH KNOCKOUT SOUND QUALITY- A GREAT SYSTEM.
My use is atypical of the average reviewer, as I am using these Sennheiser SD 215s in a technical environment listening to very weak radio signals through custom & specialized equipment.Once "burnt in" the HD 215s have proven very useful in this application. The audio out I'm listening to has multi-stage filtering, Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Noise Blocking (NB), Notch Filtering, and a 8-band custom equalizer with sound gate.When I use the HD 215s with a conventional audio source their value stands. They are priced very modestly yet deliver sound reproduction usually associated with headphones costing 2-4 times as much.Useful & a keeper.
Had all the parts I needed, and was super easy to set up and fit my Satellite radio fine.No down sides!
this little recorder fits in my shirt pocket, has a long run time and easy to send files to the computer. I have three of these, all different models from Olympus and like them all.
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.
I developed wrist tendinitis within 2 years of my first computer job, and went for treatment to health clinics and consulted an ergonomist. I was prescribed Ibu Proffen and some changes to my keyboard and posture, but nothing helped...till I came across this "Quill Mouse" advertised online, and thought of giving it a try.After using the mouse for a few months, I'm happy to announce that my wrist tendinitis has virtually disappered - with no drugs or physical therapy! Amazing what a simple change in ergonomics can do!I would advise anyone suffering from wrist problems like tendinits or carpal tunnel to give this mouse a try. It's well worth the money!
Don't listen to those who say 'needle is no replaceable', because it exists. It's the atn 3600 l. Very easy to set up, plug, and easy to play. Sounds perfect.The only thing missing is an on off switch, but you can forgive that to the sony guys after you hear your first lp.
This recorder is very easy to use and produces a high quality recording. Very impressive recorder -- would buy another in a second!
I purchased this wireless network adapter on a whim...I was hoping it would support my wife's MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player. Unfortunately, it didn't so I sold it off as I didn't have any other use for the device. (My Compaq R4000 notebook has built-in wireless; so it would be of no benefit there.)The product is very petite and appears to be a decent product. I suspect that it would work well connecting any PC or notebook with USB support to a wireless network.
A snap to use out of the box. Took it to Arizona and used it in a loaned vehicle--took several trips with no problem. Hardly need the manual. Also, Garmin has a great site that easily upgrades the firmware when they do an upgrade. Easy to see in the sunlight and agree with others that the beanbag mount is excellent. The unit doesn't move. A great buy at current prices.
This adapter works well for me. I have an old portable radio (the classic Panasonic RF-1070D) that I keep on my desk at work. This radio was given to me by my grandmother in 1980. She had it in her laundry room and didn't use it, and when she saw me turn it on and listen to it she said I could have it. I have used it ever since and it has never failed me. (Just amazing! How many of today's radios do you think will still be working 30 years from now?) The one problem I had was with the headphone jack. I guess it was made to work with mono headphones. When you use it with stereo headphones you hear a signal in one ear and nothing in the other ear. In the past I have purchased headphones with a mono switch that takes the input signal and splits it so that both ears hear the same signal. But headphones with this feature are becoming harder to find. So I got this device. It does the same thing, takes the input and distributes it evenly to both left and right. So now, with this adapter, I can use this radio with any headphones. I wonder if the radio will still be working in 2040? Maybe I'll leave it to my grandkids.
I ordered two of these cables despite the mixed reviews. Both cables arrived promptly.The cables work for both sync and charge and they work in both orientations of the lightning connector.No problem - I doubt they are as rugged as the OEM cables, but if you need a few spares (who doesn't) these are the right price and work fine.
This is a low-end turntable, but serviceable. If you want a high-reliability, do-everything turntable I recommend the AT-PL120 instead, at about 3 times the price. This one is small, lightweight, and the cartridge isn't interchangeable; it's fitted into the tonearm in its own unique way. The stylus (needle) is of course easy to replace; it is the common Audio-Technica AT3600.Having said that... The sound is good, it's easy to operate, and there is not much rumble. You may want to put some rubberized shelf liner under it to help shield it from vibration if it's close to your speakers or if people commonly run around in the room.To track warped or scratched records, you can add a little weight by putting a dime on top of the tonearm head or by wrapping a bit of copper wire around the tonearm. The tracking force is already 2.5 grams, which I think is a reasonable choice. The consequence is that this turntable will track some records that 1980s "P-mount" 1.5-gram cartridges won't track.This is my backup turntable. I mainly wanted a way to play my records without subjecting them to undue wear, and this fills the bill. I have a better turntable on my good stereo.
This printer is outstanding for the money. I've had it for about 6 months now and it really works well. It duplex prints (2 sided printing) and the quality and feature set is everything I could ever want.***But, the paper handling capabilities are not those of the HP printers, so if you want to print envelopes, this isn't the printer for you. If you print a gazillion pages of text and want a very fast, good quality, inexpensive printer, I can't say enough good things about this one.I was so impressed with this printer, I bought a 5140 for my home. The 5140 differs in that it has no duplex or network interface, and no second paper tray, but it's still a good, fast printer at a great price.
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.
Love it! Inexpensive and easy to snap the USB onto the bottom of the unit and travel. Great value for the money and it works great.
I've got about 2 hours into trying to get this Plug N'Play/AutoConfig unit going. In my research I've found that this unit is only Plug N' Play with the most current versions of the Linksys WRT54G. After that your into changing a bunch of settings - which I've tried. I reached the point in the advice posted here where I type in 192.168.1.240 - guess what it doesn't work on either the PC or laptop. I get a "Cannot find server or DNS Error" page.Look I realize its my ignorance but if your going to sell to the general public you should include some decent directions. If you do not have a working knowledge of the terms; WEP, default gateway, AP and subnetmask be wary of your success in setting this nightmare up.
great product - and at this price - truly an amazing buy! you can't go wrong here.
I have two of these, they're great. one in black, one in blue. seven more words are required tohit submit.
I tried these on my computer as soon as I got them and couldn't believe how uncomfortable and quiet (as in music) they were.I plugged them into my phone and tried mowing the grass listening to music with them. I could not hear the songs over the riding lawn mower and my head hurt pretty bad by the time I was done. My ears felt like jelly from getting the life squeezed out of them.Then I decided to plug them into my iPod just to be sure they were as bad as I thought before writing this review.I have DJed for 12 years now. I play the drums. I'm a John Bonham fanatic and I'm trying to listen to "The Ocean" right now because I am super familiar with what I should be hearing as I read all of these reviews about great sound quality. Total BS.I don't know what you guys usually listen to music with but this is not good sound quality. Bonham's triple bass notes are all but inaudible. If I didn't know they were there I doubt I could hear them. The symbols are dead. I don't hear his speed king squeaking. The guitar and Robert Plant are the loudest part. I'm picturing a bell curve on an equalizer as I listen to these. Even Bonham's Supraphonic snare is hard to hear in detail.I have listened to Country. Randy Travis has no bass in his voice on these.Big Boi's You ain't no DJ has no bass despite the 808s best efforts.Rock is getting unbearable, or is it just the terrible fit?I can hear the TV show my wife is watching with anything but max volume. There is no way I am going to be able to mix songs with these.If you can wear these over 20 minutes I applaud you. Forget all night. Completely useless.
I work for FEMA doing disaster work therefore, I am all over the United States. When I first purchased this product I was very apprehensive, however I went on a trip to New Mexico with my Mom and it was invaluable. We found everything we were looking for with simplicity, only a touch of a button. It actually is like having a friend ride with you. Seems she gets frustrated when I don't do what she says. My Mom is 80 years old and just could not figure out where this lady was and how she knew where we were at all times. I named her Tequila and I often fuss at her, especially if you are in a city that has blocked off a street which of course is not mapped. Trying to get around it with her telling you recalculating. After this long story just want to say I love it and the price was well below other places I had searched.
Don't think this is just for notebooks. It's a great size for normal desktop use, which is how I use mine. I just wore out my first version of this (after a couple of years use) and quickly bought the same thing. I have big manly hands (for a geek), and it's not too small for me. I actually think it's a bit on the large size for a notebook/netbook mouse. Most are smaller.I doubt the ergonomics would be great for left-handed use, but for right handers, just fine. I only use a few of the programmable buttons, but it's nice that thay are there.Battery life seems pretty good, maybe 6 months or so. And then when it is time to replace, it's only a single AA battery.A bit pricey for a mouse, but having bought two of them, I think they are worth it.
It's kind of inappropriate that so many people complain that recorders _intended_ for speech (e.g. lectures, interviews, notes, etc.) are bad for recording music. Kind of goes without saying. If you want to record music, if you want stereo sound, if require audio quality, then don't buy _any_ cassette recorder in this price range. (The bare minimum for these needs is possibly the Panasonic RQ-A220.)There's also lots of confusion about the term "mini." The term mini is about the player size, not the tape's. This recorder, like all "mini" recorders, takes normal sized tapes. If you want the really small tapes then you want what they call "micro."I purchased the RQ-31 to replace an older GE model I was using for notes and interviews. One thing stood out immediately - the microphone was far more powerful. If you speak directly into the machine it will cause some distortion. This is good, actually, because it allows you to record people speaking without pushing the machine in their face. Combined with the voice activation feature this will allow you to easily record your thoughts and conversations without wasting tape. I thought this would be especially handy to record while driving - just leave it in the passenger's seat and it will record only when you speak.The most basic model on the market at this time is the Sony TCM-150 which is at least ten bucks less. Here's some of what you get by paying more: Voice activation, external microphone jack, extended record, and a tape counter. For most people these features are necessary which makes 150 model a poor choice. The Sony's TCM-200DV, however, offers all of that for about five bucks less than this Panasonic - except it doesn't have the counter which I thought I needed. The next model up, the Panasonic RQ-L51, is identical to the L31 except it comes with an AC adapter and rechargeable batteries. I'm not so sure that the extra cost is worth it, but some might find the adapter necessary.The recorder feels cheap for some reason. It's too light and there's too much plastic. (The Sony's TCM-200DV has the same weight.) Perhaps the manufacturers are putting all their effort into MP3 and digital recorders. In any case, use it for what it is. If you need an inexpensive recorder for interviews or lectures the Sony 220 or this Panasonic will likely do the job. If you require something a little more tough with better audio you'll definitely need to spend more - or pick up an older machine from the days when they made these things to last.
I too experienced the freezing problem reported by several others. First I shortened all of the file names to less than 10 characters, but that didn't help. Then I resized all photos to 10" X 8" or smaller with max resolution of 640 X 480...but, that didn't help either. Finally, I displayed the photo thumbnails and stepped through the entire file of thumbnails (I had 148 photos loaded onto the internal flash drive). I found one thumbnail that displayed "format not supported"...even though the underlying photo had been saved in JPEG format. I deleted that thumbnail. Then I noted that several of the thumbnails did not indicate the size (e.g., 640 X 480) when highlighted...just JPG. All of the other photos showed showed both JPG and the size. I deleted the photos that did not include the size. Now the freeze problem has been fixed...the frame no longer freezes.I believe that you can easily identify problem photos if you enter the manual mode and display each photo one by one...when the photo frame freezes, it is because the next photo in the file is corrupt in some way (and therefore can't be loaded)...just display the thumbnails, select that photo and delete it per the instructions. Once you can manually display all photos, they will display in Mosaic mode without freezing.
I bought a pair of these and will never buy them again. The covers came off the earpieces and would NEVER GO BACK ON!!!! The sound quality was also very poor. Most of the time it seemed as if people around me could hear my music better than I could because the earpieces did not fit well into my ears. These are a complete waste of money!!
I bought 2 of these because of the price and I see no reason to ever spend more money than what Amazon Basics products cost. Both cables work perfectly after more than a year of use. Sound and Video come out just as good as any other HDMI cables I have. Thank you Amazon!
First excuse me for my "poor" english.This player was one of my best purchase in the past yaer. Dvix work great (no problems with .AVI movies) even if I use the USB drive storage or an DVD-R.The only one problem, if I can say that is the remote reception, with a short angle (like 30 degrees).A+++ DVD player for a Little price.
I defintely recomment this webcam. Very easy to install and use. Love the quality and features. It was also delivered fast!
I had always thought that Monster's THX cables were the way to go, since the technical specs were better then generic cables, but I was wrong. I have 3 pairs of these THX cables, and ever pair has some hiss and mild noise that I can hear in the background. I believe these are only single shielded, so that could be a problem. I also have the optical THX cable, and that does the same thing. The only pair that doesnt hiss, is the higher end Monsters that I bought, which I beleive at the time were the Monster 3's. NOW, I am not telling you to go out and pay 80bucks for a cable. That is a huge waste of money...In fact, I discovered Monoprice, which has much better prices then Monster, and I believe better cables. Blue Jean is also good, but they are still a bit pricey. Hands down, unless you are paying top dollar for monsters Highest end cables, you are getting only a slightly better cable then a generic. Go with monoprice, or try Belkin, as Belkin used Double Shielding, and Monoprice makes some cables with Triple Shielding
As stated in many prior reviews here, the WRV54G is simply not ready for release as a consumer-quality product. My friend was looking for a wireless router with VPN, and he bought this one simply because it was the only such unit at CompUSA at the time. I have used many Linksys products before and have been very satisfied with their quality, so I initially thought it was a good choice. Boy, was I wrong.The setup was indeed simple, and the unit was up and running in a few minutes. There were a few snags getting 128-bit encryption running, but overall the interface seemed pretty intuitive.The big problem with this unit is reliability. Connected behind a standard cable modem, this unit loses its DHCP settings frequently (usually in a day or two, sometimes sooner, and at every reboot). When this happens, the connection to the Internet is gone. It's still possible to connect to the administration page on the router itself, though, at least usually. The only way to restore the DHCP settings is to go to the Status tab on the administration web site and click on the DHCP Renew button. Even power-cycling the unit doesn't work, as DHCP is always messed up when it reboots, but clicking the DHCP Renew button causes it to work again.On three occasions, the wireless unit seemed to fail. Connecting to the router with an Ethernet cable, rebooting the unit through the admin interface, and manually renewing DHCP worked twice. One time, even connecting to the admin interface via the Ethernet cable failed.My friend bought another unit to install at a second home, and had Comcast install the unit when they installed the cable modem. Of course, they left everything at default settings and did as little as possible. Once again, the next day, DHCP failed and the Internet connection was lost; only this time, hitting DHCP Renew still did not renew the address, nor did power-cycling the unit. Tossing the router altogether and plugging straight into the cable modem works fine, though, but of course that defeats the purpose of a router.I can't review the VPN functionality, because it's never been stable enough running as a plain router to even begin worrying about VPN yet.Upgrading to the latest firmware version did not help. My advice: stay clear of the WRV54G! If the issues are firmware-related, perhaps future upgrades will fix this unit. I wouldn't bet on it with my money, though.
What I like :- Good midrange, Solid bass, Compact sizeWhat I dislike :- Tweeters doesn't seem to be sharp, It cannot give you the sound to shake the walls if needed, Wires are shortWhat I observed :- Sound becomes much better after playing initially for 2 or 3 hours. Since I live in an apartment, this system works for me really well. But I think I should have gone for a more expensive set so that I could have enjoyed my music to the fullest.This is my first speaker set in this range. So probably, I might be demanding more than what speakers in this range can offer.
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 case is great! It fits the camera perfectly and is exactly what I expected to receive when ordering. The price was right but the shipping was a little higher than I expected.
I am not a fan of iPod FM Transmitters, so when I saw this product, I thought I would give it a try. I bought it and installed it on June 3rd. It worked great for 37 days. On the way home from Philadelphia on July 9th (11 hours in the car!), it stopped working 2 hours into the trip. When I took my car in (2003 Pontiac Aztek) to have it looked at, I was told the iPod2Car adapter had overheated and burned out. Since it had been over 30 days since I purchased it, I couldn't get a refund, only a replacement. I had the replacement put in on July 15th with the suggestion that I turn off the car stereo every two hours or so for a half hour to let the adapter cool off.Um, OK? I paid $200 for what exactly?My husband and I had to make a quick road trip to Columbus the next day. The iPod2Car adapter worked fine on the way to Columbus, but as soon as we got in the car to come home later that day, it stopped working again. We got just under 2 hours of use out of the second unit!!I haven't called to have it looked at again because work has been busy. I have contacted the manufacturer about the issue, but they haven't returned my message. Not only is it a sub-par product, but the customer service is difficult, too!Do yourself a favor and take the $200 you would spend on this and invest in something decent. I am going to be out $200 and there is nothing I can do about it except go buy a new car stereo with an iPod adapter built into it.
I have had these binoculars for years. The quality of the optics is what you'd expect from Nikon. The price is good. We also have Nikon 7x35 binoculars and are happy with those as well. If you can afford these, don't bother getting the cheaper brands.
BUYER BEWARE: Don't buy this unless you have a all-linksys network! The documentation on how to configure this is almost non-existent. The Linksys website offers no help either. Good luck getting this to work if you own any other brand network hardware.UPDATE: In the hopes of getting this to work, I went out and bought the Linksys 802.11G Wireless Router. Despite now having an all-Linksys network, this product did NOTHING to expand my wireless network's range.SAVE YOUR MONEY! Do NOT buy this product.
After reading the online reviews of this product vs. the portable product I went with this one. Portability is not much of a need, I plan on being around a power outlet. The sound is in line with a radio/boom box of the same size and it's about the same weight. I have a lot of trees around my house so I have to extend the antenna several feet out the back door in order to get a good signal. Keep that in mind if you have signal issues with your satellite unit. I have my unit placed next to the back door in the kitchen and I can hear it all over the first floor of my home. So far I'm happy that I bought it.
I didn't know that there was a cable made like this and this long until I came to this site and purchased this item. I'll be back soon.
Bought Y-E YD8U12 floppy disc drive because I'm still using my trusty Sony Mavica digital camera which uses floppies. My new notebbook does'nt have floppy disc drive.Drive is inexpensive, speedy, & portable.Technology may be old but still useful.Drive meets my needs.
I was excited when I first got this remote. It looked good and had all the features I needed to do away with all my other remote controls. The charging cradle was a real seller for me too. It had a few minor problems from the get go, such as awkward placement of a few of the buttons. The software was always a little buggy too. It would constantly ask me something like the following, "Is your system set up correctly? Hit this button if it is -->". No matter how many times I said yes it would ask me again the next time I powered up my components. The final straw however, was one month after the warranty expired (which is only 1 year) the battery no longer retains its charge and so the device has become virtually useless. For a device costing as much as this does, I expected a whole lot more.
This is the second summer that I have purchased Multiple Film Packs via AMAZON, and the Great Customer Service from the independent supplier will have me purchasing more KODAK FILM from AMAZON.Dennis Moriartyaka/dba: Sparkie & Look-A-Likes
I needed some short RCA's since my RCA converter (for my amp) is in the trunk on my car and I didn't want to be carrying around a 17ft RCA cable just laying everywhere in the trunk so to make it easy I got this RCA and for my surprise they were better than I expected. They are thick, good quality material and awesome sound. Great product at the right price.
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.
I've used a Microtek scanner for four years but the linear sensor started streaking when warm. I tried another Microtek unit, which was broken when I received it. Microtek quality has cetainly reduced from my first unit. I then tried an Epson which worked all right (loudly) for about two weeks. It then refused to do multiple scans, as it did when I first got it. Undaunted, I then tried this Canon unit.It does everything right! Great, but cumbersome, slide scanning and super multiple photo scans. No tedious alignment of pictures that are to be scanned. It corrects it for you!I am certainly pleased with the unit, the included software, and the overall quality of the unit.
I purchased this radio to take on fishing trips in the midwest and Ontario and have been very pleased with the weather channel reception as well as the AM & FM bands. I just recently tuned in to the TV channels it picks up and was again plaesantly surprised at the reception considering we were away from any major city. I like the "dynamo" and my boys enjoy cranking it so it runs on its own juice instead of the batteries. I highly recommend this unit.
My Canon MP210 Printer still printing like the day it was purchased after the purchase of this Canon PG-40 Black Ink Cartridge along with the Canon Canon CL-41 Color FINE Ink Cartridge. Would purchase again.
When my Sony GRX-550 laptop crashed, I took it to Best Buy in Boynton Beach, Florida, and waited seven weeks while the Geek Squad -- and I do mean Geek -- decided whether to repair or replace it under a Professional Performance Plan. SEVEN WEEKS! All those weeks of unanswered phone calls and e-mails made me mighty mad. When I finally got through -- by calling corporate and asking it to patch me through -- and threatened to tell my tale to local consumer reporters, the store managers miraculously and uncharacteristically made a smart move and gave me a brand spanking new Toshiba M45-S331.This machine outperforms my GRX-550 by leaps and bounds, which I guess is to be expected in a newer computer. It has a bright screen, fast processor, plenty of memory -- 512 mb expandable to 2 gb -- dvd burner, and enough ports to satisfy the most demanding multi-tasker. There's also a built-in wireless feature that I haven't tried yet.All that and IT'S QUIET! I mean it's quiet. My old Sony laptop clicked and whirred constantly. When I was researching machines to replace it after the crash, I listened to other Sony laptops in Best Buy and found they had the same annoying habit. I don't know exactly why my computer was so noisy -- it sounded like the hard drive was talking to itself -- but I do know that it could be heard from every room in my apartment and often appeared as the soundtrack to my worst nightmares.After several weeks of heavy use, I can tell you I'm very happy with my Toshiba M45-S331. If it keeps on running the way it is now for the next couple of years, I will be a Toshiba loyalist. If it doesn't, Best Buy sweetened the replacement deal with another three year Professional Performance Plan, and you'll probably be reading about another horrible ordeal trying to get them to make good on it.The only note of caution I have for buyers of the Toshiba Satellite M45-S331 is that it does not come with a parallel port, which means if you have a printer with a parallel cord, you will have to buy one with a USB end to plug it into the computer. This could add about 20 bucks to the cost of the computer.Happy computing.
Say goodbye to your flash! This lense absorbs light for great pictures. I can take photos without a flash that I would never have attempted with the stock 18-55mm lense. As an amateur, I read the above reviews and purchased this lense. If you do the same, you wont be sorry. Please see the photos I posted and decide for yourself.
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!
This scanner is able to achieve outstanding results for the price of purchase. Granted, for several hundred dollars more, you may buy a dedicated film scanner for 35mm, but the 700 will give very good results by any measure. And that's for 35mm. If you want to scan medium or large format film, something the dedicated film scanners can't do, this scanner is excellent. It is also a fine choice for reflective scans.I really can't say enough good things about this scanner being an excellent value for the money. It is gracefully holding its own in professional photo operations around the world. And, if you need better scanning, you may invest in silverfast scanning software and scanner calibrator. However, the enclosed Epson scan and Digital Ice work well for most applications.Pip Pip, Cherio!
if this is going to be the only camera you have, i'd say buy something better. if you already have a nicer manual/digital camera and just want something to play around with, this camera is perfect. i purchased it with the intended use of something small that i would take anywhere, not have to worry about it getting banged up, and be able to take pictures namely at parties or out with friends.Great Features- the exterior casing is strong/durable- the size, fits in your pocket- the flash works well enough indoors to take pictures of friends, etc- very fast shot time, less than 3 seconds- no additional batteries needed, battery life is fairly long- can take either 40 medium size shots or 150 small, no need to worry about extra memory cards- software couldn't be easierdon't buy this camera if:- you want an lcd screen to view pictures- you want to print the pictures- if you are going to use it for family vacations, or any trips where you'd want really quality pictures, this is more of a normal day to day camerathe camera is perfect for college students!
this product took 2 weeks to get to me! once it finally got here, it seemed super nice and fit my kindle fire perfectly! however, it says it is anti-glare and anti-finger print! it is neither! the glare is worse than when i had no protector on it and the finger prints are worse, also! however, it will keep my screen from getting scratched, which is a plus! wouldn't buy this product again!
strong not flimsy. Double visor not good as it makes it thick and you feel that there is something hanging in front of your head
Let me make this clear. This thing just doesn't work. In fact, it makes signal clarity worse. My computer gets confused between this signal and the direct signal from the router. The WRE54G has to be reset ALL the time. Save your money and time. Do not buy this product.
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.
This is a great product. I share it with my co-worker who loves CDs. Perfect for both of us, great design, and sturdy.
Suprisingly nice sound - very clear with good treble and weak bass (they're no boom box)
There are very few competitive products in the price range for this remote. I purchased it on 12/7/07 to replace 5 remotes in my home theatre setup. It does everything exactly as advertised. The USB connection to PC is excellent; the pc software installation was flawless and quick. Contrary to the "hours" that I've read it took some people to set up this device, it took me 30 minutes. Anyone who operates a modern cell phone can navigate through the menus with ease.If you are a gadget freak (like me), the complete customizable nature of this device will let you tweak to your hearts content. You can create macros (they call it "sequencing") and as many custom activities as you want for this device.The color LCD screen is decent (while not high-end I wasn't disappointed). The slide show feature is neat, my kids like it.The rechargable 880 has a convenient base and no batteries will save time and $.I did a lot of reading on this product before I purchased, and although a bit concerned based on some early adopters' experience, I found found this to be an excellent choice for the price.Harmony 880 Pro Universal Remote
We have an old Canon Copier. I thought it was on its way out, but it turned out to be a defective "brand" name toner cartridge that I could not return because I had it for awhile as a replacement. When I found this reasonably priced Cartridge on Amazon, I had my doubts. When received, I installed it immediately and was THRILLED with the quality of the copies. So far so good, so I gave it 5 stars. :-)
when cables arrived, one of them was actually broken, but I fixed it. go for a beter quality cable, you get what you pay for.
This camera has a serious design flaw. Do not buy this camera if you are planning to use it outdoors in sun light, because you cannot see anything in the view finder. If you have the sun behind you, the sun light makes the view finder appear like a mirror, so instead of looking at the object, you are looking at an image of yourself. If you are facing the sun, the viewfinder appears black. This is with winter sun, cannot imagine what it will be in the summer.
This wireless Adapter works good but a little touchy to set up, you have to have it in the right place for it to pick up the signal, but is easily remedied if you keep adjusting until you get the right position
Tends to run hot. Frequently freezes. My two Targus mini-hubs (one an earlier 1.1, the other a 2.0 -- bought after the demise of the two D-Links) are ultra-compact, don't seem to want a power supply,& have worked very well on four PCs laptop & desktop, 98SE, XP Home, and XP Pro. Frankly, I'm amazed. Usually, anytime I add ANYthing to the home PCs, I get catcalls and complaints from the peanut gallery -- despite my very professional demeanor. Neither Targus was even noticed. Okay, the, to me, irritating, but otherwise real cool blue lights on the first, got oohs & aahs. No complaints, though.
The product itself is "ok". If you are looking for something that plays close to you, like while you cook, sit at your desk, lying in bed, etc. But if uwanted something to sit on a ledge while your swimming or gardening, the sound just doesn't do it. So, since I wanted this item for the latter, for my desires and purposes, it just wasn't worth it for $40. I'd rather have spent $30 morre to get what I want and needed. It's a decent player and it does charge your iPod while hooked up and it comes w/ several hookup deals for different kinds of iPods... It just wasn't worth $40 to me.
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.
I purchased this case recently for my Toshiba MEV30k media player recently. When it arrived and I tried putting the media player into the case, I noticed something odd. The case is much too small to fit, it fits my Blackberry 7100i but not the Gigabeat. If you're one of those people out there that picked up a Toshiba Gigabeat MEV30k stay away from this item, you'll be out $40+.
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've been searching for a good photo printer for ages. I tried an Epson and was so fed up with clogged heads (and ink consumption!) that I took it back as a defective product. The Epson PictureMate didn't last a day. (*miserable* beast of a printer!) So. I did my research. I read reviews until I needed new glasses. I took my own memory card to test printers, and I found the new love of my life! The Canon Pixma ip8500 is a *jewel* of a printer. It's the same ink/ink set/printer head as the $500 ip9900, but for $150 less.PROS:1) Set up was fast and easy (but come on - this no cable nonsense is getting old. Spring for the blasted cable, Canon!)2) Right out of the box the colors were *better* than the digital processing done on Kodak paper by professional equipment.3) 8 separate ink tanks means no more wasted ink. Cyan and magenta will be the first to go.4) 100 pictures later - ink is still very full5) I'm finicky, and after I've done my Photoshop work, I want the picture to print exactly as I see it - with the exception of *minimal* cropping (after some tweaks) this printer *delivers*. Gorgeous color, properly rendered. ZERO ink jet detailing in skies.6) Prints up to 11x14, and has a tray for additional paper. Feeder holds plenty of heavyweight photo paper or card stock.7) quiet as the grave! I often turn to look at it to see if it's working, because you can't hear it!CONS:1) Does not read memory cards. Must read from camera, or be hooked to computer. (but it does use USB 2.0 so is very fast)2) Like most consumer level printers, this one doesn't do straight b&w; photos well. Some images were "light b&w;" and the printer interpreted this distinctly on the purple/blue side. The very darkest pictures fared better, but were still noticeably inferior to professional processing.I can't speak highly enough about this printer. It's performance is almost without flaw (and hey, even the b&w; pictures aren't *bad* they just aren't the *best*) Buy this baby and you will NOT be doing the trek to your neighborhood developer!
Don't understand why anyone would have issues with this case. It is sturdy but not so sturdy it would put an eye out or puncture someone. The sleeves are smooth to not scratch the surface of your dics but still tough to remain in tact. In my opinion, if you need to store more than a few but not hundreds, this is the perfect case! Don't hesistate in purchasing!
Works great and haven't had any problems. I did buy a comparable Kingston at the same time and don't notice a difference between the 2.
Great notebook mouse that could double and a desktop mouse except for the lack of a rechargeable battery. Fits the hand very well - good ergos. The buttons work well, except for the zoom feature. It's really unnecessary. It tracks well. The adapter can be inserted into the mouse for safe-keeping which is awesome! I recommend this mouse.
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.
Belkin cables are the best! They have big, easy to use screws for clumsy fingers like mine, and they have a nice, professional look and feel. I use Belkin cables exclusively, when I can get them. (I am in no way affiliated with Belkin, by the way).
I love this remote. I have not had any trouble with the battery compartment and it controls everything I own, which is only 2 VCRs, a TV, and a DVD player. My DVD player is a Symphonic, which is not listed in the models of players this controller supports, but we did an auto code search and it found a code that worked. It took quite a bit of time, but it was definitely worth it for us. The one problem is we have an Orion VCR that it will NOT bring up the Menu for, so we have to keep the old remote handy to set the times, channels, programming, etc. Our other VCR is an Emerson and the remote does the menu for that, the TV, and the DVD player. The annoyance is how you have to set up the VCRs and that our TV is a RCA. There is one "VCR" button on the remote and a couple of "AUX" buttons for anything. The Emerson VCR is on the "AUX1" button and is set-up to work on TV channel 91. The other VCR is on the "VCR" button and on TV channel 3. Whenever we want the Emerson VCR we have to set the TV to channel 91 and turn the remote into something (the chair, our chest, etc.) to select that VCR without the TV automatically turning to channel 3. I don't know if this is just a problem since our TV and the remote are both RCAs, but, since "AUX1" is a VCR, it assumes it is set-up on channel 3. We haven't figured out if there is a way for the remote to unlearn this, but we haven't called their customer service, either. All-in-all, a very worthwhile buy if you have several different things you want to control with 1 remote. I would buy it again knowing the problems we've had as the price was right and it does work to our satisfaction.
I like these units vary much. In fact, I bought 5 of them to make use of some old hard drives I had lying around. The stacking feature makes for a compact unit. I am using the fire wire, but the USB works just as well.The units are compact, but I had no trouble mounting several various brands of drive. They come with all the hardware and cables for both USB, fire wire and power supply so take your pick. No running to the store for the extras...very nice.The LED are cool, but very bright, so you may want to take this into consideration if you are putting them in your bedroom. They make one heck of a night light.My only negative is the cooling fans. They can be noisy at times, but with a little work you can get them to quiet down. Don't turn the units off or you can start this process all over again. This seems to be a chronic problem with all electronics. Does anyone make a ball bearing fan that will hold up to 24 Hr a day use? It should also be noted that some drives a very noisy as well.That said, yes I would buy them again.
I had a little bit of trouble setting this thing up at first, but I immediately got through to Logitech's support line. The remote is set up online, so support can go into your account and set everything up for you if you have any problems.It works great, and has made it so I no longer have to use three of four different remotes to change from watching TV to watching a DVD. I only have to press two buttons.The possibilities are endless with this remote. If you update or add components, this will be able to control them.
If you are comparing this to actual Canon Battery Pack/Grip, and are worried it won't right or have some issues, don't! Works perfectly at a much better price than the Canon version, just doesn't say Canon.I only gave it 4 stars, cause the rubber grip on mine peels a little, I need to re-glue it (yes I am picky).
So its obvious by the title that I haven't owned Denon 7 series in the past nor do I have a DAC capable of 94k/bits audio, but using these through an array of mixers, my HTC Thunderbolt, and a variety of onboard ASUS sound cards and Creative PCI sound cards, I can honestly say that these do an amazing job at recreating music in the most natural way Sennheiser knows how, but these are by far the best Senn. has out there.For budget headphones needed for natural sounding music in the case of mixing or recording, these are kick ass, but for listening with an iPod and using illegal copies of music, you won't need them, they aren't bass heavy like Beats, but people have asked me how they stack up compared to Beats. I have gotten plenty of rave over them since they have a hard to pronounce name and they aren't exactly small.Because they are still professional headphones you need a burn-in period, warm the sound of the drivers and stretch the headband for the love of all that is good. The headband is very tight in the first 2 months, but with regular use and stretching you will find that even with a hat on they fit perfectly, and the tone really warms up after you burn in the drivers. Overall I give them a 5 star rating, they are exactly what I need, but if you are looking for bass heavy, skull rattling tones, these aren't for you, they are for people who appreciate natural sounding music and need that natural sound for recording or mixing.
I have bought a few of these before at Target, for 14.99 onsale, but buying on Amazon directly from them is the best deal as long as you go for two or something else with them to get the free shipping. Depending on what state you are in there is no tax. So if that's the case it's a straight shot at 15.97 which is a nice deal. So many great games have come out on XBL lately you really are missing out on gems if you don't buy some of these AAA + arcade titles like Braid, Castle Crashers, Bionic Commando Rearmed, Geometry Wars 2. Plus a bunch more coming soon, and others if you have never bought any from the past.The Xbox Live Arcade is a big part of the 360 experience, if you are not taking advantage of it you are missing out on a lot of the best original games to ever come out anywhere. Plus so many great remakes and updates to old classic games. Don't miss out on XBLA, if you have never bought points before it's not a big deal, just don't do anything foolish, like scratching off your code by rubbing too hard. Also buy these from Amazon or true retailers, not from Amazon Market place. To avoid some of the not so funny horror stories I have read here. If you follow those simple rules you will be fine, and will be enjoying a new way to get great original games you can't find anywhere else.
I have been a loyal customer of the JVC micro exe systems since they first came out and I have not been disapointed. The EXD1 is the fourth one I own. The main attractions to me are the USB audio input, higher power output, and the DVD funtion.The USB port works flaulessly with my Sony Vaio laptop. It produces much cleaner sound. Now I can play my iTune content without ever worrying about signal saturation. Volumm control in iTune still works as usual.The beautifully looking wood cone speakers produce a warm and pleasant sound. They sound the best compared to all the ealier JVC micro systems I have had. If you like your previous ones, you will like this one. The power level is adequate for small or mid size rooms.The IR remote is not as powerful as before. You can not point it in any direction other than directly at it to get a response. I really miss that feature.The DVD/CD player is able to memorize the track position if you switch away from it in the middel of the play, a very important feature if you want to switch to USB or AUX input momentarily, for example.The major drawback is the confusing remote layout and the logic. For the first time I had to read the manual to preset radio stations.FM reception does not compare to my previous one (FS5000) well. It is a shame that they dare to alter one of the best radio modules out there. Now it is just another one.I wished that the USB port was placed on the back of the unit so that the shutter can be closed to keep the DVD tray clean.Overall I give the EXD1 5 stars since it is still the best micro system you can buy in my opinion. I bought a refurbished unit on Amazon for $299. It is absolutely worth the money.
I had ordered one of these from another company - came in damaged and that was their last one. Eventhough I paid a bit more for this one, it came in on time, undamaged and worked great. We were able to wirelessly broadcast our Christmas services to an overflow area. Considering the price of the product, it worked very well. A slight flicker here and there but better otherwise great. Thanks!
This CF card works twice as fast as my old Sandisk card in my Nikon CP995
I am a professional photographer who shoots 250 homes a year for the MLS service. I bracket those shots and do real virtual tours, meaning the flash does about 500 exposures per home. My last 2 SB600 flashes worked flawlessly for three years. Now they are replaced by the more expensive 800. No Problem. When it comes to working first shot till last, Nikon serves me well.
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.
They work very well, last quite a while and are easy to put on the games and cd's. A very good price for them too.
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.
I bought 3 - the first one did not work at all - the second one I am using now - we will see about the 3rd one. Even 2 out of 3 is terrible!
this is an amasing product!! It does what it is made to do. one littl problem is that seting it up is sort of a pain. I see some reveiews saying you have to remove the enscription key. I did not have to i just typed in the password and it was done. Overall a great product.P.S. It boosted my signel from a 0% to a 76%
Yes Apple is making money off this by having it be $30 but i have bought the other chargers and used them for testing at my college. I find out that the others are cheaper but you get what you paid for....cheap nockoffs that will fail to function in about 3 months on average.This charger hasnt failed yet and its been a year but the worst alternative charger is the one by Sonnet...do not buy this piece of junk! Just spend the extra $10 it is worth it trust me!
hi,I have been looking for a replacement of my ipod mini 4gb for a while now but never saw a worthy upgrade except for the new 6GB version but its to expensive for an extra 2GB's. I finally decided to get a colour mp3/hard drive player but still did not know what one to get. I searched through all the ones i could find and then narrowed it down by spec and features and reliabilty. So i was left with the iRiver PMP, or the arrchos gmini 400. I finally decided to get the archos due to it being so small, lightweight and having a great design. As soon as i saw a manual, the unit itself, other documents, charger, AV cable, USB cable and earphones. I was suprised as the unit is so much smaller then i had expected. I started to load some films on the unit using the pre loaded software which is on the unit for easy installation when it is plugged in the computer.I then loaded my music collection which was extremely fast as it ran on USB 2.0. After half an hour i was familier with the UI as i had read the manual but refer to it once more afterwards.I am so glad i have bought this item as i can watch movies, listen to music, view photos and play games all in this device which cannot be matched by the iPod.The music quality is extremely good and clear in my opinion better than the iPod.The video playback is also amazing as you can take screenshots, bookmark it and FF and RW very easily.The photo viewing is also very good as you can zoom, rotate and edit photosThere is only one game on the Gmini which is great for killing time and extremely addictable.I have not used the memory card reader yet so cannot review that.So in conclusion this an extremely good music player, very good video player, excellent photo viewer and good portable games console. Although battery life is only 10 hours i have recieved 11 and a half hours and 11 hours for music playback. Anyone who is considering buying the iPod should not as this is so much better.
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
I bought this about 3 weeks ago. I was able to get it for abot 1/2 the retail price. The software works very well and I was done setting up my home theater components in about 10 minutes and the remote worked perfectly. I had a satellite box, TV, receiver, dvd player, vhs and a cd juke box player. The only thing I'm not sure about is how well it is made. The buttons seem a little flimzy. I'm wondering what will happen if it drops. Nice product.
I have been an active amateur for the past 20 years, but have not used a CB radio since 1978 so I might not be the best judge here. First thing I noticed is the design is really a work of art. Beautiful layout alot of control laid out on a straight foward panel. I'm use to dials and knobs so there was no learning curve for me. All labled plainly and clearly. Construction well as I said I'm use to amature radio quality and this is not up to that level but then again it didnt cost $600+ either. The talk back knod was so loose I had to apply a dab of glue to rid myself of that annoying wobble. The radio works well, recieve sensitivity is good, selectivity seems good. The radio has really clean transmit audio (after you replace the supplied microphone) it's crisp and clear and with my Cobra handheld power microphone it's very punchy! The supplied microphone was bassie and rather mushie sounding. OK I'll just list my likes and dislikes. Great layout, easy control access, nice recieve performance. Really good clean transmit audio. The down side, Less then steller construction, poor sounding microphone that you will want to replace, some recieve noise with full gain and a quite channel from the frequency counter. Lots of light weight plastic parts no real metal. All in all at this price point a bargin and it just looks awsome ;-)
Our pics taken with this camera on the first sunny days of the spring turned out very washed out and flat. They were so underexposed that later software modification on the computer could not entirely bring them to acceptable contrast. Pictures were not sharp enough. Enlarging pics to full size on the computer revealed annoying color casts similar to those seen on frames transfered from digital video tapes. camera is very heavy, not convenient for lengthy hiking trips. battery life is good though. all in all we are very dissapointed with nikon d50.
Simple product, but seems solidly built and sound quality didn't suffer at all when I used a pair of these to connect an Ipod and XM radio to one pair of aux inputs.
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 (-).
Apple should include the wall charger with the ipod. Not everyone can figure out how to charge their ipods with the computer - especially senior citizens who haven't grown up using computers.
These are great sounding earbuds- no question. The thing is that I found the ear clip to be pretty unnecessary. If fact, they make the earbuds a bit awkward to put on and it gets in my way when I'm wearing my snowboard helmet. They also don't really add anything to helping these earbuds stay in place. If the in-ear design doesn't work for you and keep popping out, the clips will make no differences unless you have Mr. Spock ears as the metal bar off the buds put the clips above the tip of you ears rather letting the clips sit around your ears like glasses. Although, that could just be me. The other thing about these headphones is that they are not the ones with the short cable plus extension. I believe the new MDR-EX81s have that design now, but that's not what Amazon is selling here. That means, if you are using these earbuds with your PSP remote or the iPod radio remote, you'll end up with a very long cable dangling from your player. I ordered the 71LPs and they are great. Same sound. No awkward earclip, but remains secure in my ear whether I'm running or snowboarding and I'm not dragging an extra long cable when I use the remotes from my players. One thing that bothers me a bit is that in-ear headphones give out an annoying thump when you wear them in activity and the cables bounce on your body. Think stethoscope. But that is inherent in all in-ear designs.
I just purchased the H42h401 for $700.00. Before I remove it from the box, I would like to know if the TV is worth it.
I received my computer today. What a joy!Noticed that it had two 256 mb memory chipsrather than the one 512 mb single. A bit ofa bummer when upgrading because there are noextra slots. Amazon misrepresented this.Just my two cents worth.Update: December 7th - Amazon issued a credit of $90 for themisguided information. I am extremely happy with their offerof compensation. Five stars now *****
My Western Digital MyBook World Network Attacked Storage suffered a disk failure on its RAID. I ordered the replacement drive from Amazon on Sunday, and received the part Monday. I had expected delivery Tuesday or Wednesday. The MBWE NAS was repaired and back up and running later that day. I am delighted with the turnaround on this order as I was down for parts only 30 hours.
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.
The surround sound system is great but when it got here the bottom of the box was all ripped out and the peakers were all taped to each other and were loose in the box.The unit turned out to be ok fut it was hard to get the glue off of the cabinets.
My 30-40 year old lp's play excellently on this turntable. Some with visible scratches play without noise or skips. I have gotten excessive noise and some skipping only on 3 or 4 records out of about 60 I have played so far. Those few had scratches that looked like a knife had been dragged across the surface.This turntable is a good buy even at a higher price I paid at another store because every [local store] within 130 miles was sold out and I didn't want to order by mail.One salesman tried to sell me a pre-amp to go along with this turntable. It doesn't need it. It has a built-in preamp which was pre-set for connecting to AUX or VIDEO jacks, with a switch to reset if connecting to PHONO jacks.If I were comparing to units selling for much higher prices, I'm sure it would not rate 5 stars, but I'm rating it for price and my usage, playing through a mid-grade bookshelf mini system which cost only a little more than the turntable.
I give this HDMI Cable, compatible with the PS3, a 5-Star Rating as it brings out every line, every edge, and every surface on any game I play on my PS3 over the HDTV. Some people may not realize that an HDTV will not put out true high-definition performance without an HDMI cable. Well, here's one for the gamer's and it really does make the games look beautiful and graphically intense. The casing is good and strong, built to last, and as long as your TV isn't too far from your console then the length shouldn't be an issue. Happy gaming!
This is the 2nd D-Link DUB-H7 USB Hub I have purchased from Amazon.com. The 1st was for my desk and now my wife has acquired enough USB devices that her desk required one. Mine is now a couple of years old and it works just as well as it did when it came out of the package.I wanted a 7 port powered hub with all ports facing front and the feed port on the back. D-Link is one of the few companies that provides that design.D-Link is also one of a few companies that you can depend on for quality and long lasting products.Amazon.com always provides fast shipping, usually FREE shipping, and a very competitive price.
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 bought this for my husband for Christmas and it was the best gift ever. Not only does he love it, I love it too! Excellent quality; good picture and great sound. I love the ipod dock, such a great feature. PLus this is a sharp looking machine. The price is good too, I saw some in the stores over the holiday for $50+ more.
Great item for the price. Didn't expect to use it all the time, but now that its on the camera, I'm not taking it off. Makes a huge difference in the feel and balance of the camera.
This is a great little camera for taking pictures both in and out of the water. Not surprisingly, it delivers best underwater on a sunny day, but even on overcast days, it produces crisp pictures with great detail.On land, it is much less particular about lighting, and produces pictures with beautiful colour in light or shadow, or both.Since it takes such nice pictures out of the water, a first time user might want to practice with it on land. The lever action feels a lot different from the push-button action of regular throw-away cameras, and since you don't hear the click of the shutter underwater, you might be uncertain whether anything happened. A couple of test shots (without the urgency of a sea turtle swimming by or a beautiful school of fish) should increase the photographer's confidence in the camera when underwater.The big wheel that advances the film works very well; it's easy to find by touch, so getting another snap of something before it swims away isn't difficult.There's also a little strap to keep it on your wrist, although it's a good idea to keep a firm hold on the camera anyway while swimming.The simple operation made it a hit with the kids; they were able to make their own special souvenirs of the underwater world.Excellent value.
I really like this bottom dock audio/video interface for ipods. I have a video ipod and after attaching this to my car's wiring, it not only provides me with a clean audio/ visual signal, it also charges my ipod.The wiring is not hard, you only have to tap into a 12v constant and ground the other wire, after that just connect the RCA plugs to the inputs of your car stereo and that's it, you're done.I have the video signal connected to a splitter for all three tv's in my minivan, and the signal is still very clear in all my tv's.The only setback is that you cannot control the ipod from your car stereo but that's not an issue for my setup.One end of the wiring has the three RCA plugs and the positive/ negative wires. The other end is just the bottom dock connector. You will only see one wire coming out and connecting to your ipod, so it's really clean looking. The wiring is about 5' in length so there is plenty of slack to have the ipod hidden in a glove compartment or center console compartment.Hope this helps.
I have been using these headphones during running for 2 months now and they are functioning very well. Many others had already begun to fail in one or both ears by now. The fit is good except one of the pads came off and was lost soon after getting the headphones and I had to switch to a different size pad since without the pad it pokes the ear and hurts. Also, one of the rings around the speaker came off and was lost so I had to switch to the foam covers. All-in-all I would have to say that I am happy with this product, I just wish that it came with replacement peices for the parts that come off and can be lost. It only has a single pair of each size.The best part is that they DO NOT fall out of the ear no matter how hard you try.
Oh god, my HP Pavillion laptop is a great machine, but with windows vista (now windows 7) it was just crawling along. Popped these babies in and all of a sudden it's a completely different experience. I can actually have Dreamweaver and Photoshop up at the same time! Hooray!
Works fine, not a lot to say about it. I use mine to control the unregulated output of my TV with an RCA adapter to my headphones which works perfectly.
I've owned this radio for more than 15 years, and it's still working perfectly. I listen to it most mornings while I take a shower, and the sound is always good. It's not going to rival our wave radio or anything, but it is more than adequate for our bathroom. I do not remember the last time I had to change the batteries. This has got to be one of the best radios out there. I cannot recommend it strongly enough.
This lens fits my need of taking close of pictures of small items. It does this in lower light and does make clear sharp photos. It is a great lens for the application.
If you own Sirius you need this product, there is no reason not to listen to the radio in to your home.
I had this item for over 10 years and have made thousands of copies. It just stopped working and would love to find a repair shop. It was well worth the 199.00 I paid for it. Nothing worked as hard, but nothing lasts forever. I am ordering a disccone 2 and hope it it the same.
I priced this Kit and others like it and this was by far the best price and what a deal for my home system! Get this and enjoy the sound!
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.
This is perfect for my Canon PS S3IS and its add ons. This little bag carries my S3 with a Teleconverter (Sony VCL-DH1758), a Wide Angle Converter (Raynox DCR6600) a 52mm lens adapter with a UV filter/protector attached to it, a 52mm polarizer, a 72mm polarizer, 4 spare batteries, two SD cards (it can take more), my cleaning kit (Bushnell cleaning kit: microfiber cloth, brush and cleaning liquid) and a mini tripod. It came with two adjustable internal dividers (I use one). It all weights approximately 4.5 lbs (bag and all items included) and there are a few pockets here and there where I can add a few more small items. The bag has a protective cover that slips out of a pocket to protect everything from the weather, if needed. The bag appears to be built with excellent materials. It's a nice looking bag (I got the black) and it comes with an adjustable padded shoulder strap (designed to comfortably carry the bag opposite from the shoulder it's hanging from). I totally recommend it.
This audio cable is great for in the car... The retractable cable is a space saver and looks cleaner while stored. Audio quality is normal, the end jacks and bigger that what they show in the picture, i wish they would change that. Over all, Great product, definitely recommend!
This mouse comes with great software. Highly customizable for your programs.The radio reception is great even across the room.However, the mouse buttons are poorly designed. It makes the mouse so frustrating to use I would caution anyone against buying it.
Easy install into our 2006 Mini Cooper. Works and sounds great! Highly recommended for an alternative to a custom install which would have cost us about $350.
I have 2 of them Thar JUNKI got 2 of them at the same time A 57 and a 300 thay both drop the signal and I have to reconnect all the time. The 300 stop't working after 3 months I am only about 20 feetFrom my router
I am in the technology field, yet never could bring myself to go digital when it comes to picture taking. I love this camera. The display and touchscreen are great. The video, which I thought I would never use, has been unbelievable. There is nothing I found that I do not like!
I was very skeptical when I purchased this because it was so inexpensive. It works great. I definitely recommend it.
I purchased this speaker set for my PC a few months ago. Setup was quick and easy, everything is color coded and intuitive. Before I purchased this set, I read a few reviews that stated the rear speaker wires were too short. I am using this set in a 12X12 room, and the wires were long enough to reach the far back right and left corners of the room, but just barely. Quality and performance seem very high so far, although the set is not extremely loud. When watching dvd's I often have the system at 80% volume. Having said that, 5.1 surround for under $100 is amazing, and I am very satisfied with this set.
This camera is great!...Everything about is great. There are a ton of features like movie, red eye reduction and direct to television. (About the television, you won't get as high a quality as you would on the computer. You can turn off the LCD and use the viewfinder. Also 3 optical zoom may seem small, but it is really good. You don't need to get a Sony Mavica 10 Optical if you are going to use it to take pictures of you kids doing sports unless you are on the other side of the football field or in an ice rink. The camera is very self-explanatory except for the rapid-fire mode, but the manual will tell you how to use it. (I have hardly have had to use it.) Make sure if you use Windows to set your settings for you desktop to make the icons smaller. Also if you are planning to get a Canon Direct printer, forget it unless you plan to frame most of your pictures. One more thing, the Compact Flash cards and batteries. The Compact flash cards are very nice, you don't need a 128 card unless your going away for like 2 weeks, a 64 meg one will still give you hundreds of pictures and they are a lot cheaper. Also the batteries, they run really long, even the non-rechargeable, you still want to get the rechargeable though. I suggest that you get a rapid charger and 8 batteries at Radio Shack.This is a wonderful camera. I'd definitely buy this over a Sony Cybershot or an Olympus D-520. Both of those don't have sound on the movie and it may seem like you don't care now, but it does matter. Also the Olympus D-520 looks like the flash will break of and the Smart Media cards are as thin as 3 sheets as paper and look like they will snap in half.
I purchased my set with an extended warranty in Oct. 03'. I had it three weeks and the bulb blew. Tech came out and replaced it. Three months later it blew again. Tech came out again and helped me swap out for a new television. It worked fine until Oct 06'. Guess what? The bulb blew again. Tech came out and replaced it. Then Nov. 2nd it blew again. The store I purchased it from told me that after the 4th repair the Tech can deem the TV as a "Junk-out" and and they would replace it with a TV of comparable technology.Overall this set, when working, is great. The HD picture quality is breathtaking. The SD is adequate. The sound is'nt an issue with me because I have surround sound.If you're thinking about purchasing this TV be sure to buy an extented service plan. From my experience and what I've read from other reviewers on this page, it's a roll of the dice. You may get lucky. You may have problems. (Remember when TVs were durable? I have a 24" tube type that my Dad bought me when I was 14 and it still works perfectly. I just celebrated my 30th birthday.)
The description IS miss leading. I believe that these are USED/Refurbished cartridges. Please make this known in the description! Otherwise people will feel fooled when they purchase this item!
I can't speak for all the 'dealers' in refurbished equipment. But I ordered the BJC-85 from Raintree and it was delivered in 3 days... works perfectly. I ordered a scanner from [a Marketpalce seller] and it arrived on day 4. Works Great. I was reluctant to order from them at first... because the equipment was not from Amazon and because it was used... but it worked out GREAT! Reading the customer comments helped me make my decision so I want to recommend these 2 folks for any products they might want to sell.
I purchased this for my greatgrandson. His eyes just bugged out when he saw it and all could say was, WOW
This lens takes amazing pictures.. for 130$, u can't get it anywhere else. believe me, it's totally worth it.
.....I will verify that most of what has been said here is dead-on. The sound/quality is absolutely amazing, but the remote/user interface is not designed well.That being said, if you have any patience to read the manual or a knack for understanding electronics, it really isn't that hard to put up with. The way I look at it, that's a price well worth paying in order to get amazing sound for $150. This unit sounds WAY better than any 6.1 or 7.1 typical Sony, Pioneer, etc. unit that you may find for anywhere from $50 to even $300 more. That's because it's the guts that count and Yamaha has always known this. Plus, I don't know about everyone else, but I don't need tons of input/output configs. I have a DVD player, DVR, TV and CD hooked up all digitally (sound and video) and it's not going to get much better than that.Plus, this unit has let me do the extremely difficult task of blending unmatched speakers (I have different brands on each channel) and get great home theater due to its flexabiliy controls. I'm an audio nut, always have been, and this unit has me very happy. Save your money and buy something like this before getting unnecessary features/channels from a "run of the mill" name brand with basic quality.
Very Nice product.Is comfortable and the sound is great...they only draw back would be they do not last very long always one side stops working before the other. But at the low price and to get a set of headphones and earbuds together , that makes All the Difference. Even if they go out, one is able to purchase multiple packages and come way out ahead.Recommend this product.they work better than any high priced brand and they last just as long as others way more expensive.Wish they lasted longer though.
Its nice and portable, but it moves way too slow. I put the mouse speed all the way up and it's still way too slow....not very impressed...
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.
This Toshiba projection TV was the best that I found. Nice picture and great sound. The TouchFocus set the conversion just right. It has plenty of inputs of different types. I was a little surprised that it had no digital audio inputs however. I would have expected to find an optical audio or coaxial audio input. However since I was running my audio though a surround sound system as well as the TV, it was no big deal. There is HDMI input instead of the more standard DVI interface. You have to buy a $129 converter cable to use it. The DVI cable is close to the same price.The menu driven interface is easy to use and setup was a breeze. I got it the same day I received the new Star Wars box set from Amazon. I really love it. The main thing that I was a little disappointed with was the thick scan lines. They're really noticeable on a dark screen. Not too bad but it may take a while to get use to it.
I've been using these for about 2 years. For this price I think these headphones are unbeatable. The sound quality is excellent. The protruding "in-ear" part really helps to limit outside noise and deliver great bass performace. Highly recommended.
Seized my windows XP machine, disabled almost all of my other USB input devices and now puts me in an endless loop of files not found for uninstall. I can't get it off my machine!!!!! Software tries to load all this other crap on your system. The mouse might be nice but my suggestion is that all of the logitech programmers go back to programmers school.
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.
An easy to use digital camera with good features for someone wanting to venture into digital photography. Canon does not disappoint here. Ergonomically well designed.
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.
I ordered this product from the GreatGuys on the 1st of January. Well they have proved to be not so great. In fact they never delivered. Wrote to them after the due date, but they never responded. The order is now with Amazons Claim dept. I wouldn't put my trust with the GreatGuys as they have proven to me that there not so great! I finally received a refund from them on February 3rd.
Never could get this thing to work reliably. Took up space for a while in my PC tower area, then flipped it to the trash. Don't bother to buy this unit.
Ok I was a bit sceptical of a player so cheap. I was quite surprised. FM quality and reception is great. Very easy to use buttons on the front, no fumbling around and read out is easy to see. Headphones are very comfortable and have excellent sound. Best part is was easy to set up and begin downloading. For $49 you don't need to think twice. I am getting a second one for my kids.
So far I haven't had any problems with this dvd player. Easy to set up and use. Besides dvd's, I've tried various cd-r's on this unit without significant difficulties. I haven't had any problems with the remote control. I've also been able to keep my vcr connected to the television at the same time as this dvd player which makes it convenient for times when I want to play vhs tapes. If you just want a basic dvd player that will play a variety of formats, then buy this one.
These are great... You can convert any internal hard drive into an external one. I have a few of these, and since they all use the same powercord, it makes for less of a mess with the wires! The older model lasted two or so years, and I'm hoping the new silver ones do too... smaller and more sleeker.Plus, we got them next day with free shipping (they originate from a nearby state...)Recommend!
I purchased this item to connect my Xbox to my TV. It didn't work. For 99 cents, I guess I can't be surprised.I'm going to pony up a few extra bucks for a different product, I would encourage you to do the same.
Its great!! strongly recommended if you are looking for 5.1 speaker system for lower price...Its fulfilling all my needs at its best. The voice quality is good..you can feel the surround sound if you place front and rear speakers as suggested.Its awesome for gaming consoles, you can clearly hear every sound...and with its surround sound..it makes gaming experience live..:)bottom line is..its best for its price. If you are looking for great speakers for music only and no other purpose...then this may not be the best choice for you...you should probably search for home-theater systems. It certainly good for multi-purpose like laptops/desktop, gaming console and TVs.
I ordered this even though my boyfriend was sure it was going to be junk.IT WORKS! put all items in an armoir, hooked up the wires (very simple!) and voila! My boyfriend admits he was wrong and our elegant family room looks beautiful!I am ordering another one today for our media room.Simple!Works!Thank you!
For the price, this cable is unbeatable. It has worked beautifully since I plugged it in a month ago.
Plugging in the cable to my laptop gives me a 'device drawing too much current, shutting down hub' warning.Bum cable, I'm guessing. It seems to be nicely made, and I love these retractable cables for travel, but if it doesn't work, it's worse than worthless.
This is GREAT!!!! Hold Nikon D90 with the tele lense on it. The bag is a Great shape, place for money and credit cards, and keys, cell phone.
In general, I think these are high-quality headphones and they sound great. I have small ear canals, and I have a tough time getting a perfect seal to enjoy all the bass, but I have never owned a pair of earbuds that didn't ccause pain and fall out of my ears before these. They are rugged and I'd buy them again.
Light and compact. I hate using the number keys on my laptop and this is a godsend when entering large amounts of IP Addresses at work. Love it and can't live without it!
I bought this because I needed a very small system. It has a clean sound and simple remote to use. The DVD quality is good. I gave it 4 out of 5 because the dvd rom lids rises to high and hits the shelf above it. Also the Blue background of the lcd panel is hard to read at a distance. This is a good unit for people who need a small package with good sound DVD player.
This product is well worth the price. It's a comfortable band with a super simple attachment for the ipod. I couldn't imagine running without it.
I bought this for an overseas trip and it worked remarkably well. It's easy to swing from back to front and comfortable to carry around all day. There's plenty of compartment dividers to keep lenses, filters, accessories, etc. secure and separate. The bag is compact so it's easy to maneuver with.The only downside is, once you have all your camera equipment in, there's not much room for anything else. The top triangle compartment can hold a 20-oz pop bottle and maybe a small sandwich or bag of chips. If you need more room you might look at the 300 model.
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 am using this cartridge as a spare. The one I am currently using is the same. I have always hadgreat sevice out of these cartridges at a great price.
Bought this to expand my current USB hub because it was full and I needed extra ports. Daisy chained it to the old port and it works like a charm, every port works without a hitch. It is just the perfect size for my area and having 7 ports allows me to load it up with multiple flash drives along with wireless antennas.
Imagine watching an entire season of a TV series, encoded on a single DVD+R! This player will do it. On an analog TV, 175 MB/episode DivX encodes don't look too much shabbier than DVD playback.The downside is that the unit is extremely finicky about encoding of AVI files. XviD encodes can have display problems. The audio encoding is very important. Many DivX & XviD files are encoded with variable bit rate audio - this will get out of sync and can be quite annoying. If the wrong audio encoding is used (WMA, for instance), there will be no sound at all!The good news is that an open source program like VirtualDub can be used to convert (transcode) most AVI formats to the required DivX standard and then they can be burned to CD or DVD. I've had the best results with DivX 5.x video compression and MP3 CONSTANT Bit-Rate (CBR) encoding.Standard DVD playback works OK. The fast-forward/reverse seems to be limited to 8x, but that's not so bad. MP3 CDs play nicely, too.Upgrading the firmware isn't difficult - the latest to date is 11/04. One weird feature is that I've had two of these players, one built in November '04 and the other in December '04. The December player won't recognize some of the CDs with XviD encodes on them that the November machine played just fine. Both have the same firmware level.I'm glad I purchased the machine and I'm about to order another one for my wife!
Loud annoying commercials or low whispering in some shows make watching TV less enjoyable, especially when you have to constantly adjust the volume up or down. I think everyone knows that annoying commercial where the female announcer pops up on the screen and says "when is a diet pill worth 153 dollars a bottle". The volume of that commercial is so loud, you are knocked out of your seat. I saw the Terk VR1 advertised and thought I'd give it a try. I have been very pleased with it. It really does exactly what it says it does.It's simple to install. There is nothing to adjust. Just plug it in between your cable box, VCR or dish receiver and your TV and turn it on. It's that simple. Unfortunately, if you have an old fashioned standard TV antenna (through the air type such as an old fashioned roof-top or inside rabbit ears), the Terk VR1 won't work for you unless you use your VCR to receive over the air broadcasts. You need a "receiver" such as a cable box, dish receiver, VCR, etc. The receiver (cable box, dish box, VCR, etc.) plugs directly into the Terk, then the Terk is plugged into your TV using the included RCA cables.I was amazed how much of a difference the Terk made. Surfing from channel to channel doesn't require adjusting the volume. The volume of the commercials is the same as the show, so no need to hit the "mute" button during every commercial break. When movies or shows have low volume scenes, such as whispering, the volume is automatically adjusted so you can actually hear what is being said.I give the Terk VR1 5 stars.Update as of May, 2012: I am still using this product and it still works like a charm. In fact, I've even started seeing some newer TV's being sold with this technology already installed in the TV itself. I wasn't dissapointed with this product then and it's still going strong 7 years later!
Never owning a personal cd player before, I didn't what my 1st purchase to be a waste. I knew I needed a player that could handle being tossed in a pocket or knapsack for commuting on the subway. Good sound and CD/R/RW capabilities. I achieved my goals with the RCA RP2420. Its slim enough to fit in my jacket pocket,light weight, and requires a MAJOR bump for it to skip. So if you're looking for a well-made, easy to use, good sounding portable cd player, you can't go wrong with this choice.
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.
It's a USB cable. It's the one I ordered, and it works with the device for which I ordered it. It is not defective. I'm writing this review so Amazon will stop sending me emails asking me to write one.
This umbrella bracket works great but is a little pricey. But if you are into photography you are used to things being a little pricey. I use this with my westcott 60" convertible umbrella and 28" Apollo softbox and it works great.
I am a little confused by S.L.'s review,"I had a moment of angst while attaching this strap: Would I look pretentious carrying a point and shoot camera around on a thick leather strap that looks like it was made for a professional grade DSLR? Well, this concern quickly evaporated when I actually started carrying the camera."This strap ships without the means to attach it to a point and shoot camera, which in my case is a Canon S95. So unless S.L. has a secret way of connecting it, I fail to see how he attached it. I have been sitting here struggling with continuous key-rings and other test solutions, but so far, nothing works. This strap is meant for a big DSLR. I bought it based upon reviews from the people who said they use it with their point and shoots cameras. FAIL.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
I rated this product with four stars because once I leave an area that doesn't carry 107.9 channel it does become very static but overall I am happy with my purchase.
Seller never sent the product. He said because of the Huracane and I placed the order two weeks before of the tragedy.
My husband loves his briefcase. It is perfect for his books for the Kingdom Hall and it fits my books as well. He looks professional and he is well prepared for meeting always. No searching for our books at the last minute.
I too would like to leave a review for this produce but I still have not recieved it. I bought this system in early December from All American Deals and still have not recieved it. They even advertised it as "in stock." Now the system is going for twice what I paid for as well!*Update 5/1/2007 and still without the system I ordered. I'm curious as to what's going to happen now. I'll wait 3 more months before asking for a refund. Stay tuned.
I am in Michigan and I used this instrument to guide to Rock Financial Center in Novi near Detroit. This is a very famous place in Detroit area. This instrument just guided me to get off the I-96 at exit 160 and "make a sharp right turn and another right turn". Actually there is no way to do this except to off road. The whole area was well established more than 20 years. I do not know what kind of map system TOMTOM uses. I have to call this instrument a lethal weapon because it has asked me to do off road for many time. Maybe it is designed specifically for SUV.By the way, its customer services is unacceptably mean.
Prior to buying this mouse, I read the reviews on line and found them helpful in deciding to buy the product. I love this wireless mouse!!! I bought it specifically for use with my laptop. Worked very well from day one, and I was impressed that batteries 'were included' The smaller size does take some getting used to.
This bag is very nice, altough it is BIG. I carry a Nikon D2Xs pro-digital camera with a large 18-200 mm VRII lens mounted, a SB800 flash and sometimes a second lens in this bag. It takes a little getting used to how to work the straps (buy it and you'll see what I mean), but once you figure it out, you'll find it very comfortable to travel with. It's well padded and weather proof. I like that you can flip it around to your front, partially unzip the main compartment, and then get the camera out very easily.
This broke all by itself, by falling off the windshield and then hitting the dashboard breaking into pieces not even a year after it was purchased. Unfortunate to say the least. The cord which is needed to be kept in, to keep the GPS on as it's plugged into the lighter really got in the way of this holder too.
Bought this for my husband and he uses it religioulsy when he plays the game. Makes playing the game easier.
It does what it is supposed to. HDMI cables do not need to cost $15, this does everything I need it to and is cheap.
I bought this PC cam to show my 3 months old baby to my parents via MSN messager. My old PC cam was so blurry and this one is very clear and I'm thinking about getting one for my parents too. I love it and would recommend it to anyone.
My 20GB IDE hard drive installed easily, but when I tried to format the drive it would only format in FAT32. When I tried copying data to the device, it dropped out after only 126MB and now gives write errors when I try to add more files. Breaking the drive up into several smaller logical partitions may solve the issue, but at 126MB per drive letter you would only be able to use 3GB of drive space.
I used to like this scanner except for the excessive amount of dust previously mentioned in other reviews, then, I unplugged it. I tried to plug it back in and it would not work, the twain drivers were not recognized. After reinstalling both the scanner and twain drivers per epson's 5 day late response it still would not work. I suspected compatibility issues with Photoshop or Fireworks, uninstalled those programs, removed any reference to twain extensions or epson from the registry to no avail. I plugged in a co-worker's scanner which worked immediately. Epson probably has some of the worst software coders I have come across. Finally, I solved the problem, running it over with my car ala Office Space.
I ordered two Digicom BP-945 Lithium Ion 8.6 Hour Battery for my Canon XL2. I received one battery cracked. eForcity.com sent me a replacement within a week. This is a company that you can trust.Thanks, eForcity.com
I've been using this mouse as my laptop's primary input device for nearly 3 years, and it shows no signs of letting up. All of the buttons and the wheel still work like they did when I first got the mouse and even the "feet" on the bottom still have plenty of wear surface left.The number of buttons on it is perfect for me: two side buttons that I use for forward and back for internet browsing, the sliding zoom button that I reassigned for volume adjustments, a middle button for mute, mouse wheel click for opening new tabs in Firefox, and your standard left and right mouse buttons. This is the smallest mouse that I know of that still gives you all of these buttons. The only downside is if you use the mouse a lot, e.g. gaming, you'll be changing batteries every month, which is inconvenient but not unexpected for that amount of use.
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.
5 stars for the monitor. no stars for the power button. no stars for hp. a star for effort for costco.i loved the monitor. the speakers were weak but are ok when you just want to hear system sounds. i have external speakers for music. i liked the handy usb outlets.the power button broke a few months ago, close to a year after i got it. hp would do nothing. costco was willing to take it back but i would have needed to return the entire computer bundle. i've been cruise the net every once in a while looking for instructions on repairing the switch. in the meantime, i've been using my dell 2000fp.
Great. I wanted an updated GPS that had a more visible screen than my Garmin GPS V Deluxe. Since I don't use XM or Sirius radio and since I don't do a lot of driving in a congested urban environment this unit is just what I need. It starts up quickly, is very visible, calculates a route very quickly, and adapts to slight deviations well. This past weekend I brought the unit into the house, developed a route from Meadville, PA to Falling Water near Ohiopyle; and started off. The route was precise and took us right there with no problems at all. Now that the prices have been reduced on this unit it would make it an excellent unit for basic routing and map checking. Highly recommended!
My father has a mouse like this for his laptop and it works very well, so, when I decided to get a notebook, I bought one of these too. IT TOTALLY ROCKS!!! Just plug in the wireless receiver and you're ready to go. Wireless networks don't interfere with performance and niether does another Microsoft Optical 3000. I did have a little interference with a Logitech wireless mouse, but that's only when you're using them right beside to each other. It never loses signal, is very small, but works very well, and you can turn it off by simply putting the receiver securely underneath the mouse.Update: After about 6 months of flawless performance, it no longer worked. I always took excellent care of it, never dropped it, never shook it, nothing. I replaced with theLogitech V220 Cordless Notebook Mouse - Redwhich is superior in feel, weight, smoothness, ease of use. I give this mouse 3 stars.Update: About 8 months after it quit on me, I decided to try it again on a whim. It started working again as soon as I plugged in the receiver. It now gets 4 stars even though I do prefer theLogitech V220 Cordless Notebook Mouse - Red.
A surprise by the Best Buy - owned Dynex company: a product that works, as advertised, for more than thirty days. Seriously, I must be the only guy left with a PCMCIA slot on his laptop, but after two USB ports I wasn't able to use a USB mouse AND external drive at the same time (the drive needs two powered slots). This fit the bill, and it still works months later.
I installed 2 cards as part of the home network kit and they worked immediately and without problems. I instantly had all 3 of my home computers linked together and could share files and play games. I just installed the Midpoint Lite software and can share my internet cable connection on 2 computers. The 3rd has a network card from a different vendor, and the software won't work with it (manual states this explicitly). I came here to buy another one ... I've not had any problems with the card and it zips!
HDMI Cable quality is very poor even with value in price, the one I got didn't work at all; so unhappy with my purchase.
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)
I bought this battery by mistake for my Dell Latitude D600 laptop. Fortunately, I was an electronics technician in the Navy and with a little work with an Exacto knife and a soldering iron I got it to work. The negative wire runs along one side; if you know that and don't cut it, you may not need a soldering iron. Russ Farris, who wrote part of The Falling Apart Syndrome with his Dell D600.
I have been using the SB-600 on my Nikon D200 for about a month. The TTL lighting system integrates the flash flawlessly. The automatic settings are strong and produce clear and sharp pictures. The manual settings are complex and provide a huge range of settings that allow for varied results as you need them. The included stand allows the flash to be used as slave in conjunction with the SB-800 flash or SU-800 flash commander. One item that should be included but isn't is a flash diffuser, built-in bounce card and color filters similar to the SB-800 package. This would round out an excellent product. The bounce card can be fixed by either use a white note card, or tape or rubber band a business card to the top. The LCD and buttons are clear and well lit.I would suggest reading the book and understand the standard and matrix TTL settings.
First, the price of this system relative to other systems with exact and less features is UNBEATABLE. If you want to pay for the brand, such Bose/Sony for the same performance or less, by all means that is your choice.Second, the surround sound feature with incredidable bass is just amazing. At first I said to myself that most media does not even emit 7.1 sound but only 5.1, particularly HD cable tv. This system, actually takes a 5.1 sound source and emulates it in 7.1 if you ask it to do so. The receiver gives you 15+ sound choices geared to your liking. If you want to switch the sound to just two speakers with no bass for some subtle quite or if you are watching the Transformers HD DVD and actually want to feel the base going through your body (I kid you not), all can be done in a flick of a button..it's that easy. Hence, flexibility is not even a question.Yes, the HDMI connection does not carry audio as it 'should' in light of recent technology. But honestly, who cares! The one person on Amazon who left a feedback score of '1' for this system because of this, obviously is way too lazy to do a one time connection of an audio cable, that's all it takes! Use optical cables (the receiver has 2 hdmi and 2 optical) and there is NO loss in sound quality.One thing people MUST do for ANY sound system is buy 14 gauge speaker wires. If you use the 24 gauge ultra skinny wires that comes with the package, you simply won't experience what I and others are experiencing. The 14 gauge wires are thicker than 24 gauge, hence it carries more voltage to the speakers, which means everything works to it's full potential because it is being powered accordingly. Logically, you know what this means for a surround sound system's overall performance involving 7 speakers. I could admit, that not including 14 guage wires is a negative aspect of this product, but realistically no home audio package provides you optimum speaker cables, which is the reason why there is an industry for speaker cables to begin with. If you can, replace the Subwoofer cable too. As for quality of the cables, do not bother with getting the highest quality simply because 14 guage cables is the same no matter what quality you get as they are the same thickness. Hey you're saving money on the system, use that to get the cables :).Considering all, and considering I am a techy person, this is by far one of the top purchases I have ever made when it comes to electronics. This system has nothing but the highest user rating in every single website you may research on the net about it. So buy one, and follow the instructions me and others are leaving here. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
Strongly consider this if you have one of the Sony HDV camcorders this is made for. I rate this as second to extra batteries in your "must have" accessory kit. Used to expand the field of view in most indoor applications. Of course it works great outdoors too. Not as aggressive as some of the others, such as Century Optics, but not nearly as expensive. Far higher quality than the other lower priced ones.Pros:Excellent glass qualityNo noticable distortion, color tinging or other undesirable traits. I had this issue with a knockoff wide angle lens.Cons (reasons for 4-stars:Heavy! (But it's a big piece of glass)No way to use a filter, no threads on objective lens.No easy way to use a sunshade - sunshade is hard to find (expensive too).Tips:Consider buying the Sony "Y" series telephoto conversion lens too. If you do, it has an included sunshade that can be used on this one. It's a little big, but I use a small piece of black gaffers tape to hold it in place. Works fine.Take a small piece of self-stick velcro and put it on the lens cover. Take the other piece and put it on the leg of your tripod. This Gives you a good place to put the lens cover while shooting.
I spent months reading reviews for cameras and decided to purchase the OLYMPUS 300 stylus. I bought it for these main reasons:weather proofcompactness3X optical zoomincluded rechargeable batteryIf you know alot about photography I wouldn't suggest this camera. If you want to point the camera at you grandma and snap a shot i do not think you will be disappointed with it.
I have purchased several Lowepro products and have never been disappointed. When I need a small case/pouch, this is the brand I look at first. The Ridge 30 is well-made, sturdy and looks nice, too (just like the picture). The only caveat is to make sure that the dimensions are right for whatever you plan to store in it, and err on the side of buying a size too large. Things tend to fit quite snugly in these cases. For the price, you can't beat it.
The TC-1000 was all I hoped for. I am writing this from my sofa with the stylus while I lounge on the sofa and connect to the internet without wires. In due time I expect to be using it as I wait between flights surfing the internet without any wires at all. The battery life is excellent-thanks to the advanced technology transmeta crusoe processor and it is cool to the touch. All in all the best computer I have ever purchased!
Does what it should. The build quality is nice. Does not look and feel exactly like Apple original cable but it is pretty close.
Good Product. Works well w/ Vista-64 & MacOS. Does Require 2 USB ports on my two laptops. Cable was provided.
Saw the other reviews on this product - apparantly it does not last forever but so far, it works quite well.
I bought this product years ago, still use it for testing acceleration in car. You plug it into the lighter socket, calibrate it, set it and stomp on the gas when it says start. You lift when it tells you have covered a quarter mile. It gives the ET MPH and horsepower. To bad you can't buy it any more on Amazon.
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.
Be careful with this item. It splits the left and right channels instead of providing stereo through on both inputs. Fortunately I can find another use for it, but I imagine most people won't. If you're looking to bounce a signal out to two sets of headphones or another stereo application, look for something that is specifically described as a stereo splitter.
You can't beat this deal. They burn fine for me and are great for home videos. I also use them as an affordable way to share movies and music with friends and family. Get it while it's still in stock - you won't regret it.
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.
I have been using the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's for four years and finally just upgraded, and all I can say is wow... and I thought the Senn's had good sound quality. After listening with the 770's for only a few minutes, I am already picking up on notes and instruments I hadn't heard before. The bass is much more rounded and full, the middle is defined and crisp, and the high's are much more lively and crystalline. Overall, an amazing pair of can's and I really recommend them to anyone looking for a great pair of home audio headphones.
This remote is OK. I like the "Help" button because it will eventually figure out the problem if my girlfriend doesn't get everything turned on right. If you have a complicated system and someone using it that is not good with that type of thing (or troubleshooting it), this is a great remote. It is simple to program via the USB port and the hard buttons are just about everything most people would ever need. Some things that I don't like:1. It seems to skip certain commands sometimes. I get very sick of pressing "watch tv" only to see it miss the "turn on tv" step. Then you have to go through the "help" "did that fix the problem?" NO! "is the tv on?" NO! "now is the tv on?". I'll make sure that it is pointed at the tv and it will still skip the step sometimes, but there is a small small chance it is the tv. Sometimes it won't turn the xbox off. Sometimes it doesn't turn it on. I don't know, I think it's toying with me sometimes because it knows how pissed off I get when things don't work.2. As far as I can tell there aren't many customization options. You basically get what it gives you. While it is simple to program via the computer, and it is nice having all features from your other remotes available, you may have to dig. For example, my receiver has 9 screens of "soft" buttons to wade through to find an obscure one. Maybe I didn't play with it enough when I first got it, but I'm almost positive there are no options to rearrange the button priority.3. It makes me angry that this won't sit in the charger properly on it's own. I have to put a weight on top of it or the contacts will not stay touching. I put it down and it goes "BEEP (I am in cradle)" and 1/2 second after I let go it goes "BEEP (I am NOT in cradle)". This is infuriating and a real design flaw in my opinion.I got it for a little cheaper than $150 on sale. For the most part it works great, but some of the smaller things aggravate me. That being said, I haven't had many universal remotes that work much better. However, this is the most expensive one I have ever owned.
I got this to go from my behringer 802 to my MacBook for recording. Exactly what I needed, Good price. Fast delivery. A++
I've owned the D560Zoom since May, 2003, when I bought it just in time for my oldest daughter's graduation from college. From the start, I was amazed at the incredible detail and picture quality available from a 3.2MP camera. I'm not a professional photographer, but I've had some education, and I do know perhaps a little more about photography, lighting and composition than most novices.I've owned a Nikon SLR and shot on little else but Kodachrome 64 since the mid 80's. I'd figured that this digital camera would serve as a backup to my Nikon, and get very little actual use. In fact, just the opposite has occured. The Nikon sits in its bag with its array of lenses, flashes and filters, and I reach for the Olympus when I go on vacation or attend a family function. It's just so easy to use, and while the white balance and exposure may not be perfect all the time, they're very, very close. I have shot some really incredible photos with this little camera, including some of my younger daughter's wedding which actually turned out better than the hired photog's pictures.My biggest complaint with this camera is its tendency to cause red-eye, which is due to the fact that the flash is so close on axis to the lens. This is just the way it is in a camera of this size and price, and is not a fault unique to Olympus.I also had some problems getting the camera to power up so that I could download photos from it to my computer when it was new. Since then, I've discovered that this was a bug related to the firmware in the camera when used with a computer that runs an AMD based chipset, like my Compaq 6430NX Presario. I solved the problem by buying an externally powered USB hub, and plugging the camera into that. No more troubles. I've since learned that Olympus has a firmware upgrade for the camera, but it requires that the camera be returned to them.As another reviewer stated, one needs to understand the workings and limitations of alkaline batteries, and why they're not a good choice for this or any other digital camera. They're fine for penlights and garage door openers, but not cameras. I used the set that came with mine only to power up the camera long enough to become familiar with the menus, then I threw them out and bought some NiMH. In the end, I think the problems that most people have experienced with this camera are due to a lack of understanding of how the camera works, and what its limitations are.Since I've had the camera for almost 3 years, I was thinking of upgrading to a Canon A620, but I still like the picture quality of the D560 so much, that I can't as yet really justify spending $350 or more on a new one that will likely just duplicate what I've already got.
I've had this drive for about 3 months now, and it works just fine. I thoroughly enjoy the huge capacity, and if you search carefully before you buy, this should only cost around $1/1GB at the most.Pros:- As mentioned, a huge capacity for a reasonable price.- Fast data transfer.- Compact, so if you use a laptop and have a backpack for the laptop, you should be able to toss this in as well (although it wasn't designed to be lugged around, so proceed with caution).Cons:- Preformatted FAT32. This is but a minor setback, since you can easily format it in Windows.- I wouldn't rely on this drive so far as to back up all the important files in it, since I haven't had ample time to see how long it lasts yet. But in the past few months of intense usage (I hardly ever turn it off) I can tell you that when it overheats (about once every 24 hours of non-stop access), it will restart your computer with a flash of the notorious BSoD -- blue screen of death.- Occasionally it'll just disappear on your computer, which can be fixed if you just unplug it either by cutting the power source or disconnecting it from the USB port and then plug it in again.
This is a far better RF cable then most of the ones I have seen and worked with before. It is a high quality cable with double shielding and copper conductors. It is also easier to screw on than a lot of other RF cables.
I took a gamble and lost. I used an off-brand shutter release cable on my Rebel XT and it worked fine, but that camera has a very common headphone type plug for it, whereas the 20D-50D camera has a proprietary plug. Despite being a very simple switch mechanism, the release cable has something disconnected in it and will engage autofocus, but it never triggers the shutter. I rolled the dice with Opteka and I got burned. Since it cost $13 and I'm having trouble contacting 47th Street Photo to exchange it (and will probably cost me 50% more in shipping fees), it's probably easier to just eat the cost. Lesson learned. Note: based on other reviews, the Opteka product might have connectivity issues with 50D cameras, as I see a lot of complaints from 50D owners with Opteka shutter release products while 20D-40D owners seem happy with it.
I bought it for use in our temple. We scan a lot of documents occasionally - as many as 100 in a couple of hours. I rarely have paper jams and that's also because of thin or folded papers - not scanner's fault in my opinion. I love this scanner so far.
I bought this battery based on the reviews I read here and they are correct. I was going to just get a new IPOD but thought I would try this first and I'm glad I did. My IPOD works like brand new and battery life is fantastic. Installation is not difficult if you are the least bit handy. As others have said, spend a few minutes on youtube first to see how its done. Directions that are include are ok but not great. Tools that are included are ok. Only advice is to be careful with the wires once you get it apart since they are a bit fragile. Once you get it open however, you basically pull the old one out and replace it with the new one and snap it back together. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about it.
This range expander works great if you are running an open network. If you are using encrytion is difficult. Use the tip above about disabling your encryption before installing the extender and then reset it. Once installed, the increased range is notable and worth the price.
Used this unit for a while but complaints about line static by my phone counterparts were consistent and energetic. Did not use the unit for six months. Tried to use the unit today after it was sitting safely in a seldom used drawer. System failed to activate at all. Tried resetting. Called the customer service number on back of the unit to see what could be done if anything. After the phone self-help proved useless (very user unfriendly), I struggled to get out of the "loop". Finally, reached a voice who put me on hold, came back, and they transferred me to another technician where my call was dropped. The customer service number on the website sent me into a new self-help h#ll. I just needed it to work with my dish network. I am using the recommendation on this site to use the SBC unit. Save yourself a lot of annoyance and move on.
I misdiagnosed the whine in my speakers as interference from the alternator (which this product would resolve). Instead, my noise issue was caused by a ground loop which requires a ground loop isolator to resolve. As such, I can't comment on the effectiveness of this product, but can suggest you correctly identify your issue before buying this and not a GLI.
This is the most you can ask for in terms compactability, quality of sound, ease of use for the price. I dont know why nearly every reviewer out there seems to have problems with the software. In 1 day i had recorded 10 minidiscs at ease. My only problem came with using the players function as a recorder through an optical cable. It wouldnt record at all and i was using the same cable sony said to use. Its not that big of a problem you just have to record to the computer and than to the minidisc.Other than that the player is great if your not trying to record directly from a source other than a computer
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!
Maybe will break in a month but looks very good to me. Its so comfortable. I like it because it holds the tablets does not shake very sturdy. LIKE OT A LOT!
Hey, at the end of the day. It's a cable you stick at the back of your TV and forget about. When you take it out of the packaging, you'll realize that it's a top quality cable with solid gold-plated connectors and durable cable housing. You connect it and start enjoying your viewing experience.Not the cheapest cable out there. But TV cables are one of those things that can still be used many years from now as long as they don't change the standard coaxial plug. A worthy investment.
Lacie is one of the best hard drives and its design is amusing as well. Its great if you don't carry it around.
This is a wonderful cable, especially considering the price. Well made and does the trick for fraction of the cost of the high priced cables, which in my opinion do the same thing (carry digital signals from one source to the other). This cable is worth every penny.
This camera lived up to my expectations. It is as advertised. It was easy to install and use. The picture and sound quality are very good.
you have GOT to understand--this does NOT SPLIT the hdmi signal(from your cable box) to 2 tvs to view BOTH tvs on at the same time--it sends ONE signal to ONE tv-ONE- ONE TV ON at a time!-its not meant to display the hdmi output on 2 tvs at the same time--if thats what you need you need a splitter like from view hd-(amazon.com)-a POWERED splitter that will allow 2 tvs on at same time with NO signal loss of video or sound--its about the size of a pack of cigarettes---but it will solve your problem--i own this one and can say its all I and many of you need and are looking for-good luck
I agree with Juanita, it is a piece of junk. Mine stop working 64 days after purchase. Now I found out that it is discontinued and there is no replacement for it. A totally waste of money.
You can't beat these headphones. They reproduce sound very accurately. They are built very ruggedly.
I have this modem for about 2 years now. It started to develop a symptom that seems to relate to heat. If I lay down the machine, the bottom side will become hot and the machine will stop functioning.Other then that there is no problem.
I will make this short and to the point.I have used a WRT54G wireless router for a number of years. It worked fine and I had faith in Linksys products. No more. Lured by the hype of Linksys advertising of drastically increased range and speed, I purchased a 350N. The router also had a USB port for a controller that was supposed to allow me to use a network drive. THe results: after one week of disappointing calls to linksys and several hours of work by my technician we were never able to get the Iomega drive to work properly. It was painfully slow (taking 6 hours to back up a file I backed up on a connected drive in 15 minustes) and the security functions of the router seemed to restrict access by my backup programs no matter what we did to fix the problem.But the real kicker was the fact that the wireless N network was actually noticablely slower than the wireless G with a G Range Expander. After discussing the problem and reconfiguring everything with the 5th Linksys technician I learned from her that I am not the only one complaining that I spent $300 for a router and N-USB receiver for my laptop which resulted in less speed. Also, be warned that the Linksys technicians at the first level are not trained on this unit for the USB attachment. First they tell you they are equipped to deal with the issues, then as soon as you mention the storage link, they pass the call to a higher level. This resulted in dropped telephone calls, unrealized promises to call me back within a half hour etc.Prior to the purchase I had purchased a Linksys Controller for my network drive. This unit connected into one of ports ont he back of the WRT54G. It never worked which was why I opted to go for the N model which included the port as a built in unit. Bad decision on my part!Save yourself a lot of money and even more valuable time and don't believe what this company is telling you about this product. It is a lie.
This messenger bag is great for storing a couple of books and my laptop. I take it to work everyday. This bag is really well made with lots of pockets to store different items. It's not a cheap bag but try waiting for a sale or deal like I did.
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.
I wanted to purch. a camera that will take great pictures without spending a lot of money. I was hesitant at first since it was a 2mp camera vs. 5mp. After seeing the great pictures that it took (on medium resolution, superfine), I was quite impressed. Although I was told that 4x6s will turn out fine, I was able to print out a really nice 5x7 that didn't look grainy. In fact, I received a lot of compliments regarding how sharp the picture turned out (using auto mode). I haven't used my Canon Rebel 2000 camera since I purchased this in Sept 2002. This is a great camera to take along with you anywhere, especially if you have kids and you want to capture the special moments without having to worry about wasting film. I also like the size and the feel of the camera (it has a nice grip). I purchased a 128 CF card (you can take 128 pics on large resol., about 280 pics on medium). I also liked using the movie mode. It came in handy when our baby took her first steps (and we didn't have the camcorder around).
What more can I say than it works just fine. Truly plug and play under XP home. I will have to get used to the scroll wheel, it moves very easily compared to others that I have owned.
Great features and well thought out. But the quality is horrible. Mine randomly ejected disks and screen started going bad after only 2 weeks. Afraid to buy anything Audiovox or EddieBauer after this. Luckily was returned for refund.
Bought this to replace a Sony Touchscreen Remote. Installed the software and setup and account. I spent an hour setting up and customizing three devices and their associated activities. Downloaded everything and it worked fine mostly.However, my TV took too long to too long to start and missed the input command. Went back to the software and adjusted the TV startup time. Clicked download and got "Unable to display content". It wouldn't work. Called up Logitech support and they reported the database was corrupt and the only way to fix it was to delete the TV and associated activities. That didn't fix it though... and they ended up deleting every device and reinitializing my account to get the remote to download again. Over half an hour on the phone (half of it on hold) and an hours worth of customizing, went poof. So I started over, spent another hour. Tested everything and still needed a few more seconds delay. Went back to software, added it, and poof, "Unable to display content". Called up again, another half an hour wasted and they had to delete my entire account again!So three hours down the drain and I have nothing to show for it. Absolutely the last Harmony remote I ever try!
I just brought a Apple Ipod and found that the headphones that came with it had great highs and no bass. Don't get me wrong, I really like highs a lot. I have two studio Sony's that are $...+ and I love highs more than bass. When I first put these on, it was really comfortable to wear. When I talk about comfort, I mean the option of using it behind the head option or fold down option. I have a Sony behind the head one and it is not really comfortable. I have read a lot of reviews about many types of headphones and even brought the Sony mdr-268lp (49.95). It was good if you want earbuds with bass, but they were really uncomfortable. I use these when I run and bike, with no hitch. For the price there is a lot of bass, more than any of my higher end Sony's, (that's if you like bass), and the highs are alright too. If the highs were a little more richer and fuller, it would be one of the best headphones I have ever owned. But, overall it is really good and it won't disappoint.
I bought the external Iomega DVD Super Burner because 1) it writes all formats, 2) the $30 rebate to compliment the already low price, and 3) I didn't want to buy an oem internal burner for my Dell Latitude c610. I also purchased DVD X Copy Gold (great application) to backup a few scratched DVD movies I bought over the years.Anyway, the install was easy IF YOU READ the directions and don't have an outdated Operating System installed. I didn't have any problems burning movies nor data on DVD+-R discs. However, my laptop only supports USB 1.0 so I wasn't taking advantage of the lightning quick USB 2.0 standard.So I bought a Belkin dual USB 2.0 slot PCMCIA card. I then had to update my Windows XP version to support USB 2.0. I didn't/couldn't install service pack 1 so I just installed the Iomega drivers/files from their support web site. This was a simple task. I believe the files were also on the Iomega CD but I wanted to make sure I had the latest file versions.Anyway, now my DVD reading/burning times are 50%-75% better using the USB 2.0 technology. I use 4x DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW Imation and Memorex discs w/o any problems. I have yet to have a failure during DVD burning to any format.
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.
Bought this product for some around the house light duty repairs and maintenance, and also to assist with some novice electronics and computer repair efforts. It is a pretty comprehensive set, with most sizes that I can imagine ever using. Construction seems sturdy, the finger grips are raised enough that they provide secure fingertip friction. Works great for installing and tightening towel rings and towel racks. Works great for light electronics repair. Does everything I need for the price that I paid.
Don't buy this product, just because it's at a good price doesn't mean a good product doesn't work made in china.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER! I used the printer (brand new) for exactly 6 weeks, then it became worthless. At first, I was impressed by the high print quality, the ease of the software interface. Then after we changed the cartridge the first time(we printed a lot of stuff the first three weeks), it's been blurry, smeary print. For draft quality stuff, who cares, but note: YOU CANNOT PRINT A HIGH QUALITY DOCUMENT! Even on the best settings, there is sporadic bleeding. Not all inkjets are like this: the Canon and HP inkjets I had before did not do this, except at the end of one or two years. And sure, they had other problems. I am going to throw this one away and buy an HP laser printer, now that they are low priced enough. This one really turned me off to ever giving any inkjet another try.
What else is there to say? It's a basic cable extension. It worked fine for me. Have been using it here and there, and I have not noticed any degradation of the sound I used to have. Works well enough.
Dear Kittyworld, I'm probably going to buy this DVD Player to have my DVD Recorder in one room and the player in the other but the reason I'm writing is to let you know that Gene Atkinson wrote a review on Jan 7, 2005. He explains how you can correct your blue screen problem when using the component connections. He says to just connect the green and blue cables and then to go into the setup menu and set it to Component, then plug in your red cable. Hope this works for you.
This is the product I am looking for MP3 CD player. It has a cool design shape with easy to use, easy to carry in the car. Sound quality is great this is the player for MP3 CD player !
This computer is excellent, i will be an apple fan a little bit longer, no more slow startups and blue screens. I really recommend this product.
My husband & I bought this lens for our son's soccer games. We LOVE the quality of pictures. We are very happy with this product.
Sound quality is decent enough. Bass production is pretty much non-existent. My main gripe with the pair, however, is the fact that they are all too fragile. They saw very light use from me and even despite that they started falling apart very soon after purchase. The ear pieces have many components that are removable, and that is the problem. They are not secured well enough. They are constantly falling out. I own a wireless Sennheiser headset that I couldn't praise enough. But the pair in question is of very shoddy quality. I can't remember how much I paid for the pair, but if the current price is of any indication, I thoroughly got ripped off. They sound like a $10 pair and are of the quality of a $5 pair. I'd suggest buying them only when they fall to that price.
One star was as close as I could find to "no star". I ordered this scale; the important features were the capabilities of up to 22 pounds and working through a power adaptor as well as 9v battery. When it came, no power adaptor. I called and Amazon.com agreed to send a replacement immediately and provided a mailing label to return the first scale. Well - guess what? The replacement did not include the power adaptor either. SO - read the description and additional details very, very carefully - because it is very contradictory. Not only did the new scales not include the power adaptor, there's a discrepancy in the description between 9v battery and 6 AA batteries. Best to either buy your scales somewhere else or get another model. To be fair, I must add that Amazon.com customer service was very responsive in the replacement(s) and eventual refund.
This camera is great! It has a lot of different featuresbut it is easy to use....just read the directions and trythese features....you'll be amazed at what this camera can do.Also, practice with it....and beautiful pictures willsurely be yours.
I thought I had read all information about this product prior to purchase it. A good thing: its very nice LCD and menu interface. Two bad things: USB seems no working on my Intel D815EEAAL motherboard, and it renders awfull colors and details when trying to take pictures of flowers and plants (that's why I bought it). Thou its macro feature is fine, it seems the camera cannot balance colors when the composition is very colorful. It has customizable and automatic white balance option that behave weird, and your setting is not saved on the preferences, it changes to &quot;automatic white balance&quot; each time you turn it on. I think its a great camera for fancy pictures, portraits or any image with diversified colors.
Antec's Truepower series are truly good Power Supply. Power is solid, and as the box says it is quiet. But if you compare Truepower's noise with a Compaq-Presario's PS noise, you will be amazed at Compaq's real silence. Compaq-Presario's power supply is BESTEC brand, and it is really silent. (Antec Truepower is quiet, but not silent much.)I want to know where I can buy BESTEC's power supplies.
Gets 1080p when connecting my PS3 to my new 55" LG LED TV. Going to get 2 more sets to connect my new LG Blu-Ray home theater system and my new Comcast HD box (They only provide composite cables for free). For $2.39 each, what's the big risk?
I returned to strap, because I found a better one.I returned to strap, because I found a better one.
I received this as a gift, but really - it's just garbage. It often skips entire scenes of movies or just freezes on a scene without being able to advance, pause or play. The remote works about 50% of the time. Sometimes 'loading' the movie will take several minutes. It has even taken me up to 5 minutes to get the tray to open to remove the DVD. I'm electronically capable enough to assure you that this is not user error.The region free capability others have mentioned means little to me in my daily usage. I just want it to play basic DVD's.Honestly - spend $20 more bucks for a product that works well and won't interrupt your movie viewing.
I purchased this DVD player for my parents in 2002. It was used MAYBE 6 times since then, and treated with kid-gloves the entire time. Suddenly, the sound has stopped working. I've tried everything and cannot get the sound back, just as many of the other reviewers have experienced. Don't buy this DVD player! My own DVD player is a Panasonic, I've had it for 3 years, it gets used extensively, and we are extremely happy with it. I guess for the Toshiba we have no recourse but to buy a new one (and it won't be Toshiba this time), which really [stinks]....we didn't get any use out of it and it self-destructed. What a let down.
The previous reviews on this product made me hesitant to order it, but not finding anything better, I bought it and so far (after about 15 rewinded tapes) it has performed well. Just wish it would fast forward as well.
I was not expecting much for $35 from this unit. I amazed at the sound quality! Its not a Bose System, so don't expect that, but its very good for the price. Perfect for a Kitchen, Office, or Bedroom. Small foot-print can easily fit on a nite-stand or counter. We are buying a second one for the Kitchen (first one was for the Bedroom). Highly recommend the CA Portable System!
This case holds cards nicely. The interior is a rubber type material keeping the cards from falling while the case is closed. Good deal for the money.
This battery holds its charge well and allows me to obtain between 200 and 300 images for each charge.
This was shipped quickly and accurately. It is just a basic cable and I used it to connect from the DVD to the HD TV. Seems fine - I'm not sure if a more expensive name brand cable with gold connections would make the picture look any different. I'm happy with the cable and would purchase another if I need it.
I love my new Canon XTI! I have two canon point and shoot cameras that take great pictures and people are ALWAYS asking me what kind of camera I use, and saying "they have to get a better camera" and they thought their camera was good. I was torn by the reviews for this xti and the Nikon d80 but I am happy with my choice of this camera, I have never seen the quality of the Nikon d80 and it may be great but the price difference and my past expereance with canon made me choose this camera. I love the battery and charger I have a Fuji that takes AA battery's and I can not use it it eats them up so fast, I think anyone who loves Canon products will be glad with this choice.
I've wanted a hangup dryer for a long time, when we put in a new bathroom, I decided on the hangup. I bought this in black. It looked good but I couldn't believe how long it was taking to dry my hair. I finally gave up and got my old one out and finished drying my hair in less than 30 sec. I sent it back and bought another hangup dryer (1875W from Andis). The construction is not as nice but drying time is fast.
i bought this because i wanted an extra adapter. i never touched it and left it in the box for about 3 months. i finally opened the box and tried it out. it worked perfectly for about 10 minutes. then it started losing power and then it just stopped working. i know there is nothing wrong with my laptop because it works fine with my other adapter. i feel like i've been ripped off. if you're thinking about buying one i recommend you go to HP.com and buy one there.
This is just what I was needing! I trek all over my university and with a full load of classes my back was killing me! This backpack is great! The 'off road' type wheels roll so smoothly and quietly it is amazing. When I have to go through the dirt paths it takes to it like a champ. The bar seems sturdy enough. I only have one wish and that is for the laptop sleeve to be removable. I don't always have my computer on campus with me and the sleeve gets in the way. I was also worried that it would be so big I would have trouble with situating it around my desk and the narrow aisles. I was pleased that the bag isn't as 'big' and bulky as the picture indicates. It fits where I go. I would suggest it to anyone.
The sound quality is nice. They stay in your ears while running. The only problem is they tend to degrade and break quickly. They were cheap though and I'm generally satisfied with them.
Did not not like the units operating system. Did not like red light always on..Returned for creditSeller was very cooperative and refund was immediate.
This little device has been everything I needed...inexpensive, light-weight, and holds enough music to get me through my run every day. For someone not tech &amp; electronically savvy, I wasn't looking for anything extreme, didn't need too many functions, rather something simple and easy to operate and load music...just what I was looking for.
I purchased this product for my Delphi Myfi XM2GO to replace the non-operational home charging kit that originally came with the Myfi. The Altec Lansing XM3020 is a great alternative to simply replacing the home charging kit, since it was roughly the same price and also provides the added bonus of decent speakers for a small area. The speakers are certainly not over-powering, but provide nice sound for a bedroom or home office. I also like the fact that there is a headphone jack, since I like to listen to XM at night when my wife is sleeping. The unit is also fairly compact, is easy to set-up, and is not visually unappealing.The only feature I think it is missing is a power on/off switch. I find that I need to power off my radio to turn the speakers off.Delphi MyFi XM2GO Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver with Home / Car KitsAltec Lansing Desktop Speaker System For XM2GO - XM3020
an excellent web cam, and the digital camera is also ok, no it does not equal my kodak 3900, but I use it often. I have purchased 2 of them, and I am recommending this camera to all of my friends
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.
skeptical at first... angle USB connector works fabulous. It got the cable out the way with no slowing of transmit speeds. Strongly recommend.
Shape was designed to fit perfectly in a hand. The buttons are quiet. The scroll wheel is smooth, yet still has definite notches for scrolling with precision. Works accurately on many surfaces (accuracy reduces significantly in the couple of days before the battery dies), and has an approx. 3 foot range. The USB receiver snaps in to the bottom of the mouse for easy transportation and increasing battery life. When you do need to change the single AA battery (which happens about every 4 months), just push the decorative button set into the back. This mouse can withstand being bumped and smashed quite a bit, and even has a good chance of survival if it falls off a table. Just don't spill anything on it.
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.
It is nice to have finally obtained something that really works as it is claimed to do. I have tried other such radios in the past and they have all had their shortcomings, but this Sony product performs very well, has great reception and sound qualities and covers all the bands you want...am, fm and tv. If you want something that you can rely on, buy this radio!
I purchased two sets of these for my F-150 FX2 pickup truck. After a few days of &#34;breaking&#34;, I have absolutely no doubt, these are excellent speakers. Good purchase. No regrets.
This cable is low quality, but you can't really expect more for something you paid $1.99.The cable works, but vertical lines appear on the screen which is quite annoying. The image is not dramatically distorted, so the cable can be used for low-quality videos (e.g. youtube) but if you want to enjoy a good movie then I suggest you get a higher quality cable
This product is nice, but it would not fit inside my camera. The end where the small chip fits in is fat, and the whole unit is longer than the chip it is intended to substitute for.
This DVD player will not work with monitors it thinks are non-HDCP monitors. I connected the DVI cable to my 2006 Sceptre LCD monitor that is supposed to be HDCP compliant. The DVD plays a few seconds of the DVD in the background, and even gets to the menu screen, then says 'non-HDCP compliant device' and goes to white snow/fuzz. [HDCP is the movie version of DRM - only stupider. ONLY pirated DVDs will play with this type of 'protection'.]
I've been using this scanner for a few months now on my Mac, and I love it. I should say I'm not a graphics expert, but here are the good points from my perspective:* Fine detail: the resolution of the images it produces is high enough for any purpose I can think of, and I've been very happy with the sharpness of the detail.* Great color: I have to say, the color fidelity blows me away.* Small size: I don't keep it out on my desk all the time, since I only use it a few times a week, but it's so slim it can be stored on a bookcase between books.* Film attachment: I wasn't expecting great performance from the film-scanning attachment that comes with it, because I figured you get what you pay for. But I've been pleasantly surprised. Of course, it's no substitute for a dedicated slide scanner (but those cost anywhere from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars). But I've been getting really nice results. It should be noted, however, that this will scan film, not whole slides. So you have to destroy your slide to get the film out of it to lay it flat and scan it. For me, this was fine, since I didn't want the slides anymore. And of course, the film can always be re-mounted in a new slide if you want. But you will have to rip them apart to scan them.Some people have complained about the quality of the software that ships with it, but I haven't noticed it to be particularly bad. And if you use Photoshop, well, then you really only interact with the Canon software during the initial import phase. Yes, the software that activates the buttons on the scanner is clunky, but I don't really use the buttons, and I don't think most people will.All in all, I'm thrilled with this scanner. Especially for the price.
I got this kit when I order my stereo because it was purchased by folks purchasing stereo.But it's not sturdy. It's hard plastic and could easily break. I was wondering to purchase this one or purchase Metra. Next time I will try Metra.
The Philips Pronto is the ultimate universal remote for those who want total control and flexibility, and are willing to invest the money and time. Although not required (but recommended), Windows based PC software is provided for designing and programming your screen/button configurations. A USB cable is included to exchange (download and upload) configurations between your PC and the Pronto. IR codes for many products are included and/or can be learned from your existing remotes.There are a few downsides. The Windows based ProntoEdit software although good, does not have all of the tools that one might like to have for designing and tweaking the screen/button configurations. As a result, button alignment and distribution (consistent spacing between buttons) can be very time consuming. The software is a little quirky, has been known to crash and to corrupt configurations. You can avoid problems though by being careful and making backup copies of your configuration files.The manual isn't great but 3rd party programming assistance is out there, for instance a better design/programming reference is available on the Pronto Wizard web site. The battery life is very short especially during programming cycles so I recommend purchasing the DS3000 docking station which comes with a rechargeable battery pack and acts as a charger. The IR range is very good, but if you would like to control devices from a distance of more that 30 feet or in a different room, the RFX6000 RF extender is an excellent product.
Too Fragile - be prepared to lose everything you store on it.I bought this to take with me on a international trip. I used it to store pictures, movies and music as well as to transfer stuff from one computer another. It did a great job with everything ,but it is not packed very well. It fell off the kitchen table to the floor (about 4ft) and that was it. I could not access anything on it anymore. It is not recognizable to any computer anymore. I lost everything I had on it. I wish I would of got an Ipod or something more reliable. I know an ipod can take a small fall and still work, I know several people that have dropped their ipod and it still works fine, they don't break so easily.In my opinion it was a waste of good money to buy this. It's just too delicate for a normal person to use. I handled it carefully, but accidents happen.
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 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!
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.
Overall I'm very happy with the Creative Zen 4 GB media player. The only problem I've had with it is that it freezes up if I try to fast forward through a song or try to scroll through titles too fast.
This remote will allow you to replace most of your remotes, at least most of the time. The code system to initially program it works for most devices and the code search will probably work with all the others. There are 2 screens to handle all operations but that is not a big deal. The only problem is if there is not a button for one of the functions on your old remote you can not add it. The learning feature allows you to program a button using the old remote but remembering that you changed the input button to do something else is not the best solution and if there just aren't enough buttons on the 2 screens you can't add one. That said for the price this is a great remote that will handle almost everything you need.
I really like the ear buds that come included with Apple's iPods, but wanted something that would sound better and be more durable. These failed on both counts! On a long flight last week I decided to break these ear buds out. They kept falling out of my ears, regardless of how far I jammed them in. I tried using the two smaller sized nubs, which made exactly no difference; same with wrapping the cord behind or in front of my head. They just kept falling off, which would jerk me awake as I was drifting off to sleep. Since they slipped off after five or so minutes when I was sleeping, I cannot imagine how awful they would be if used during physical activity. I found the sound quality to be fairly abysmal as well; there was an omnipresent tinny sound that I constantly heard over the three days that I used them. They did a terrible job of blocking out airplane noise, despite advertisements to the contrary. These were a waste of the $30+ MSRP. I will never use them again. Meanwhile, my search continues for a replacement to Apple's ear buds.
I'm so happy with this little transformer, finally the lines and hum are GONE!. No loss to the picture, why don't the cable companies invest in this product?Luckily I did some research before I even bothered calling Comcast about my new HD box, this was the answer.
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.
Good print quality using with HP 3600 DeskJet printer. This combo it's a good choice to save some bucks.
This is by far a superior machine to all others out there... If you are familiar with previous PocketPCs than you know what it is to loose all your applications and data because of a full battery drain, and then having to restore from activsync backup which could take hours. Well, the Axim x51v is a giant step forward with the applications and data storage being permanent, even with a total battery drain. This in itself make the machine awesome. I have never had any of the problems anyone else has had on these reviews... (I did the activsync fix right out of the box.) It took a few tries to get bluetooth to work but it now works great. Works fast, clear and bright screen, easy use, permanent memory, etc... If you read a bad review, in my opinion, they are just nitpicking. Awesome machine!!!
For $2 it works jsut as good as the monster cable does. I only use it for cable TV. Not sure how well it will work with Blu-Ray or PS3 since I don't have them yet?
I'm here to let you know; everything you are hoping this product to be, it is. The cord is healthfully long and the sound quality is very good. The retractable cord makes it very convenient to keep out of the way.
Absolutely Fantastic! Flawless piece of technology that your friends and family will fall in love with.
Good price. Fast and efficient purchasing, trouble-free conversion code for Microsoft points. After the redeem code I received extra bonus - 160 points from Microsoft.
The quality of the 50mm f/1.8 AF lens is well known. It is probably the best 100 Dollars that you can spend when you factor in cost to performance. This review is more about the process of the interface between Amazon and Adorama.I was a bit nervous about the fact that while I was ordering this lens from Amazon, a company that I had good history with, it was basically handed off to Adorama to be processed and filled. Within minutes of placing my order, I received an e-mail from Amazon notifying me that my order was now in the hands of Adorama. I expected a delay or a hassle, and was having second thoughts, but figured at just over a hundred bucks, I'd ride it out and see what happens.Boy was I wrong! I placed my order on Thursday, and on Saturday, the box from Adorama was in my mailbox, and this was from standard shipping, not express. I opened it and it was perfect. My lens was brand new, had a US warrantee and had all of the paperwork.As expected, the lens operates and performs perfectly, but the process was so smooth and fast that I wanted to let others know to trust Amazon when it works with other suppliers. The Amazon / Adorama teaming was very good in my experience on this purchase.
What a difference. I haven't had much time to learn the ins and outs of it but its easy to pick up and use, even if you've never touched it before. I have an older Sigma telephoto/super macro that throws an error code when used outside with this camera. Canon customer support is awesome though and directed me on how to remedy the problem. They are courteous and professional. The customer service alone is enough to keep me with Canon. The flash mechanism rattles a little bit and makes you think somethings broken when you pull it out of the box but if you read the manual you'll find thats normal. LCD screen is awesome. Functions are pretty easy to navigate, especially if you have experience with any of Canon's PowerShots. Looking forward to many years with this camera and the shots it will capture.
I bought this monitor to use with my OS X Macintosh. It worked just fine under 10.2.X but when I upgraded to 10.3 it began to cause problems. It has issues with some full-screen games in 10.3 where the resolution is allowed to be set &quot;out of range&quot; rendering the monitor blank. A quick force-quit brings everything back, but it makes the games unplayable. Not sure if it's the monitor or the system causing the problem. The monitor is otherwise very nice and provides a very fast refresh rate and is nice and bright.YMMV
I have not use another surge protector yet, but this monster power do the job well!! and this increase your rack case status.
This unit sounds great for the size (much better than a more expensive Bose system). The styling and build quality are outstanding. It was very easy to set up.A few minor quibles. I wish it had bass and treble controls (though I rarely find myself wanting to make adjustments). The input select switch makes a slight noise in the speakers when switching from radio to CD.
The system looked great, and was a great price, but after a few months the CD changer died. And wouldn't open with my CDS in it. And of course you threw out the box--so how are you going to ship this not so micro thing back? And how much is that going to cost-it's heavy. And so you have a $99 radio.
Actually, this is CP720 review, but the spec of CP730 is almost same except 2.0 LCD, Image Cropping Function, Battery Operated, multi format media, My Colors photo effects, Wireless printing with IrDA.I have bought two CP720 for $99.00 each from local store. It has several useful functions like 1.5 inch LCD preview monitor, multi layout control, built in USB cable and card reader... Print quality is excellent with anti-smudge coating, you can not tell the difference with print from Photo Lab or even better. Printing time takes less than 2 min. Delivering high quality photos that last for up to 100 years. Highly recommend this printer for people who want to print snap photos by themselves. Furthermore, upgrade version CP730 has battery operated option, so you can get nice photo lab quality print at anytime, anywhere.CONs; 28 per print. Easy to get dust spot on the final image while 3 pass print processing. No image Cropping function(But $50 more CP730 has it!)
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 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.
These headphones stay securely in the ear no matter what you're doing. After a long while, the snug fit can make your ear a little bit sore but they're mostly just fine for normal use.
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!"...
This is one of those products, where you think, why didn't I buy this sooner.Ok for the good points:- Very easy to get up and running.- No batteries to replace- Easy to use- Good design, comfortable in your hand.- Nice rangeNow for the bad:- Default configuration for most devices lacks functions.- Not so easy to tweak settings- Need to remember to put it back into the cradle to keep charged.- Not enough hard buttonsAlright here is the full review.Opened the box, and it was well packed with everything you need. I installed the batter, plugged in the base station, and let it charge for about 2 hours.Next step is to plug it into the PC with the included USB cord. Install the software, and you are ready to program the remote. Programming is very simple. You answer a few easy questions, and everything is configured for you. I was able to watch tv, watch a dvd, and listen to Cds right off the bat. all with the push of a single button.The remote is a combination of hard and soft buttons. The hard buttons make up the lower 3/4 of the remote and allow you to do common tasks like volune +/-, channel +/-, transport controls, and numeric keypad. There are also buttons for things like menu, guide, info, exit, as well as a direction pad. In the upper 1/4 of the remote is a screen lined on both sides with buttons. These buttons change based on the activity you are currently doing. For example watching TV, these buttons control items like favorite channel, saved channels, aspect, etc.While for the most part the software does an excellent job of configuring the buttons, and screen options, I find it doesn't always get it 100% correct so far as the functions I most commonly use. For example, I commonly use my Blue-ray player for playing MP3 cds. But when I select Listen to CD as an activity, the remote does not operate many of the players functions, such as going to the next folder, or changing the display. For these you need to go back into the software, and tweak the settings. The problem is, this is not easily accomplished with the way the software is designed.The only other issues I have are with the size of the buttons which are on the small size, and the color screen is really more of a gimmick, I could have gotten by with a monochrome text screen just as easily. I did have an issue with the remote not sitting properly in the cradle, which allowed the battery to die. You have to force it onto the contacts, and hope it stays there.I think if I were buying another one, I would look at one of the cheaper models, as I really don't need the color screen for any practical reason.
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.
I rarely write reviews, but this screen protector is awful! I read all of the instructions and I have applied plenty of screen protectors onto my phone, so I know it doesn't take more than a minute to apply flawlessly. After thoroughly cleaning the screen, I applied it carefully to the screen. I noticed some bubbles, so I used the enclosed card to squeeze them out. I even tried using the skotch tape trick as illustrated in the instructions. The enclosed card scratched the screen and now I have more bubbles than ever. It looks really cheap and scratched and the words on my kindle are extra blurry. It is anti glare and anti fingerprint as promised, but I would trade all of those options for a clear invisible screen protector, even if my fingerprints are all over it.
My wife and I both have iPhone 5's. Consequently we can't find the charging cables when and where we need them. So I bought one of the BoxWave cables to see if it work's under all conditions. [In the car, at the computer,from a wall adapter.] It does, so I bought 3 more. They all perform flawlessly. Just be sure your plug-in adapter is rated at the highest wattage/amps. Low rated ones take forever to charge.
This is a must have if you take dental pictures. I use it to take pictures for orthodontic and cosmetic dental work. They don't teach you how to use a dSLR in dental school, so it took some experimenting with lighting to get things right. I tried a few light diffusers and bouncing flash; they work okay, but it's hard to control the shadows and exposure right for dental/macro pictures.I also tried the cheaper LED ring light. The LED ring is surprisingly bright and it could work for you, if you are not as concerned about depth of field which is in mm for macro photos. If you need high detail across the entire arch of the mouth, then you need aperture setting of F/20+. LED is not bright enough for such apertures; you need the ring flash. I think the LED ring, however, is a good backup to have since the life expectancy of ring flash is much shorter. In my experience the LED lights are sufficient up to about F/9 and the pictures are "good enough" with a steady hand.If you are a frugal dentist like I am, you can use this flash with the kit Nikkor 18-55mm lens, and it works surprisingly well. You have to crop the photos a lot, however. I now use this with the Nikon 85mm Macro/Micro; the 85mm focal length seems to be just right for dental and orthodontic pictures.It's nice for orthodontic portraits as well. The ring flash eliminates sharp shadows in the background; in my orthdontic portrait pictures, I cannot see ANY shadows around the patient; only a nice white background is seen. If a directional light is still desired for portraits, you can quickly detach the ring flash easily by pinching two buttons; next, just hold the ring flash to the left or right of the camera for directional lighting.The Sigma ring flash only comes with adapters for 55mm and 58mm filters. Both Nikon 18-55 and 85/Micro have 52mm filters. You can order a 52mm Sigma adapter for about $20+. Or, like a dentist, you can find a step-up ring for less than $5. The 52-58mm step-up ring works perfectly.Tested on both Nikon D40 and D90. No problems.
Overall, I am very pleased with this remote. 30 minutes from taking it out of the box I was able to turn on and control my TV, AV Receiver, Cable Box with the remote. I spent another ~2 hours over the next couple days fine tunning and adding specific actions. Right now it works perfect 95% of the time and when it doesn't it's mostly my fault (for covering the IR sender).My only complaint is that for my TV and AV Receiver the menus are scrolling (i.e. press 1 button multiple times to change inputs, aspect ratios, surround type) and the remote can't always track them correctly. That is, sometimes when switching from TV to DVD and back (requires changes TV input and AV input) the remote doesn't find the correct input (it only scrolled 3 inputs, when it needed to scroll 4). This is easily solved via the 'Help' function, but it annoying.UPDATE 6/15/2009: After almost 2 years I still love this product. I've added and removed parts to my system and the set-up remains great. The battery life is still excellent (3+ days) and the remote has held up A LOT better than any other remote I've ever had. I'm fairly abusive to remotes and this one has taken a beating and still works great. My 'complaint' above was actually my fault and once I spent a little more time with the set-up it was fully resolved.
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.
This PowerCenter is great. It shows me the amps I'm drawing and has many outlets. Would recommend to anyone.
Well I have this item on my Christmas list but I am having second thoughts on it. I have read some of the reviews and some say that this product is great and they love it. Yet others say it is a waste of money and it takes up alot of room on your computer. So I am not sure about wanting it. I know that you can only take 4 minutes of video and that isnt very much. Anyway, I would greatly appricate some imput from some people that have this product. Thanks.
I bought this for my mother-in-law. It works great and she has not gotten lost since she started using it. The voice is easy to hear and understand and the directions are mostly accurate. Easy to use and read.
To start, I love listening to music on my 16GB Zune HD. whether in school, walking to the park, or on a long car ride. So you can imagine I need a pair of headphones that could last me a while with heavy use. At first I stuck with the default Zune headphones, which my friend lost so I needed a new pair. After going through 3 pairs of $10 "Phillips" headphones I decided to invest in better ones with a $30 budget. After looking for a bit on Amazon, I found these and I was completely blown away when I got them for $15 with shipping at the time. Since then i haven't looked back for a different pair. With it's good; but non-overpowering bass, comfortable design, and durability.Though the only con is the thin cable it comes with, it's still able to last me about a year with extraneous useVerdict: 5 out of 5 stars!
Well going on the claim that I could hook up my security camera to it, I went and did just that. Only one problem, you can't record anything. So unless I sit and watch it 24 hours a day it does no good. It doesn't interface with any third party software so again we're out of luck. Contacted the company and they confirmed it. My advice is don't buy this if it's for security.
This was one of the easiest batteries I've replaced! I thought it was going to be a challenge to get the case apart, but was accomplished in under a minute and from start to finish in under 5 minutes. Just pay attention to the internal configuration and put everything together the exact same way you took it apart. I have one of the older ipods that had the thicker case. I'm not sure I would be able to do it on my ipod touch though. I didn't use the tools that came with the battery, I found them ineffective, instead I used one of the dull blades in a pocket knife, the one that is a substitute for a file with a flat head screwdriver on the end. It worked perfect and not one scratch on my ipod. I am a woman in my 50's. If I can do it, anyone can!
This tripod is sturdy, easy to use and has great height. The controls are large enough to be easy to use. I ordered this on the 18th and got it on the 19th. Don't know how they did that. The only complaint I have, I was a bit disappointed when I did not get a case in the box. Under "Technical Details" it clearly states that there is a carry case in the box.excerpt: In the box: Tripod, 1/4 x 20 thread mount, two quick-release platforms, carry case.Because it said it had a case I did not buy one.
This was listed on Amazon Warhouse as being for a PCI board but when the Video card arrived it was for a PCIe board. I resold it to a friend no loss in money but a big lose in my time.
As is the case with most, with the proliferation of devices, I was in need of expanding my USB capacity. The D-LINK DUB-H7 provided excellent value and was extremely easy to setup - if you consider connecting the device to your system setup (-:. One watchout that I think has been covered in several reviews: As long as you connect 2.0 devices into the HUB, you will enjoy 2.0 speeds. Connecting 1.1 devices will limit the throughput of the unit(as it will with any HUB). This is clearly stated in the technical documentation provided.I have owned this unit for almost three months and haven't experienced any reliability issues. I would definitely recommend it.Good luck with your purchase.
Not much to say here, it is a Microsoft Points Card. The code was sent to me quickly and I immediately punched it in and BAM!!! I had 4000 more points. I guess the major selling points of purchasing the card on here over on the XBox is you can use your gift cards, and you pull one over on Big Brother by not paying any taxes on it like you would on the XBox. Other than that, not a whole lot to say.
I have bought some cords in the past that didn't last a week. I have had this cord for over 6 months and it is still streaming for my so I am a happy customer this time.
Re: purchase of the Sabrent SBT-UFDB USB External 3.5-Inch 1.44 MB 2x Floppy Disk Drive (Black), I could not be more satisfied. Needed to transfer some very, very valuable old Pagemaker documents that I had created, onto a new i-Mac I received for Christmas, from my son, and the Sabrent item (listed), enables me to do so. Hallelujah! God bless Amazon.com and its affordable, easily accessible products, in these very, very trying economic times...
i had the older model before this oneunfortunately damaged some off the speaker cableswhen i was hoovering the house, and the lil sub got faultythis is totally better and much improved modelcompared to my older model i hadquality sound and bass!!whats handy as well is the remoteswitch to increase or decrease the bass depending on use.please note that this however does not come withLogitech 5.1 Game Console Adapter Convert Rca Plugs To A Single 1/8andAudio Y Cable Splitter 1-Mini Plug/2-RCA Plugswhich one will need to connect to the tv or laptop or mp3 devicebesides that def recommend to all!!
As soon as I first saw this tiny little mp3 player on Amazon, I fell in love with it. Who wouldn't? 128mb, cool colors, headphones that you would wear as a necklace, extremely small (4.1" diameter), and .5 ounces - the perfect gadget for a fashion-loving girl like me.Well. As soon as I took it out of the box (two days after I ordered it on Amazon, by the way! :) I was disappointed. The player had a cheap feel to it. The headphone port does not allow you to use your own headphones as it is smaller than the standard port. There is no display (which I knew but kept convincing myself that it didn't matter) and therefore had no menu options such as fast forward, delete, etc.To top things off, the player connected to my computer once, I transferred some music on it, and it never connected again!Pros: Cute, small, innovative headphone designCons: No LCD, no menu functions, cheap-feeling, not durable, cannot use your own headphones or USB connector, etc.
i love this camcorder! very good transactions. i have no complaints & would do business with this company again!! thanks
Like many others, I went back and forth between this and the SB-800. The major items I didn't get were: strobe flash, external battery pack, and no "master" control of otherlights. That said, the 600 covers all I need for some time. My D-200 does an excellent job of controlling the 600 remotely, the 600 has better battery life, and as far as I can tell, the strobe kind of sucks. I saved a lot of money, and got a great flash.Build quality is excellent, the LCD/controls are clear and easy to use. CLS stuff is pretty easy to set up, and there's a whole world of options now for my shooting. I figure when I get to the point of needing an 800 for what it offers, I would also need a 600 as a second flash unit, so it ends up beig something you don't need to sell later.
this is a great recorder, especially for the price. I use it for my lectures in class and you can easily convert the files into mp3 or whatever you want so you can listen to your recordings on your ipod or burn them onto a CD
Looks like RCA continues to put out junk for honest consumers. This thing died after 3 weeks. I took it back for a refund. Before it died it wouldn't recognize discs anymore. It amazes me the level of poor electronic engineering that goes into these things. The TV tuner has mono low fidelity sound ONLY! So if you expect to hear your favorite TV show with stereo hi-fi sound, you can forget about it. I guess RCA isn't aware that all TV shows are broadcast in stereo now. The picture quality of the tuner is awful. Its so bad that I had to use my old VCR as a tuner. I connected the output jacks of the VCR to the input jacks of recorder. Even the clock is bad, you have to reset it almost everyday because it its off 10 minutes. RCA stopped making their own stuff years ago, some company in China makes all their junk. Save yourself a bunch of headaches and avoid this junk. I give it 0 stars
This recorder is excellent. It meets all my needs with four folders, ease of use and clarity of playback. Many of my friends have tried and were so impressed they are now buying one for themselves. I am very pleased considering other voice recorders I have tried.
I took the sportsuit out for a run today for the first time... and I must say I'm impressed. The design held my ipod 2nd gen. & Nike+ receiver securely... it's also great to have the option to wear on arm or wrist with supplied extender (I wore on my upper forearm and if felt great). This also comes with the shoe pouch for the electronic pedometer shoe sensor for the Nike+ system. The only thing that I think is a slight negative is... it isn't very "user friendly" to remove the ipod as it is a pretty snug fit. Overall I'm happy but I can't say how long before product wears out since I just got.
I've had this mouse about a month and it's great! I had an earlier Logitech version for 2 years and it was time to upgrade. My only complaint is that the older version folded up a little better for traveling, but that is a minor complaint. It works great and feels great in my hand.
Works Great! Why spend $30 on a hdmi cable when you get the same quality with these?? DO NOT OVERPAY FOR HDMI CABLES!!!
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?)
The picture quality on the logitech cliksmart 510 is the best of all the cameras they ever sold. I have two others, the Orbit and an 820. neither of which have the same picture quality and color saturation of the 510. Too bad they don't m ake them any more.
Had this camera for about 6 yrs. Just died on me...lens error. Has been a good camera...nice features and not too difficult to use. Downside is batteries do not stay charged for very long. I've also heard that a lot of cameras are rechargeable by plugging it in...you have to remove the battery for this one and put it in a separate charger.Still a decent camera.
I bought these for a wall mounted TV that needed to be a significant distance from a receiver. The picture looks great, and the price was lower than I thought I would be able to find.
I purchased this for use with my Comcast cable system - when they looked up the model they said it is too old and an "end of life" product - and refused to use it. I plan to return it. Before you buy any cable modem, check to see if they accept the model/brand of equipment.
I had no problem using this media. I have used memorex 16x 4.5gb without a single problem and I thought this 8.5GB could be as reliable as the 4.5gb, I was right, I have two drives LG and SONY and this media work fine on both. I hope faster 8.5gb to be in the market soon. It takes between 35 and 40 minutes to burn one disc at 2.4x
Its a laptop DVD drive....bought it to replace my DVD drive that broke down on my Dell laptop. Doesn't exactly fit, but it works fine and still continues to work to this day. No complaints here
At first I was very excited about getting my new Studio PCTV. When I opened to box I was suprised to notice that the hardware wasn't very protected. It could of been EASILY damaged in shipment. Second I noticed how thin the manual was. Installation was rather easy, but I should be getting to the point. THIS HARDWARE DOESN'T SUPPORT VOODOO3 3DFX! DON'T LET THE DOCUMENTATION FOOL YOU, IT SIMPLY DOESN'T BELIEVE THE DRIVERS ARE INSTALLED. Upon the pulg and play window, I popped in the CD. I was forced to manually find the files on this foreign CD with no documentation on where to find these files. Accidently pressing a wrong button, the system went crazy and corrpupted all of the files agian. I had to reinstall all of the Studio PCTV software once agian. Then agian... Once I got to the third installation it figuered I had done it, but I had not. The realization is simple. #1. This hardware is cheaply made for the cheap price which is understandable. #2. The software is BADLY written. I've seen better on my IIgs. It crashes very often for no reason, forcing a restart and loss of all work. #3. THERE IS NO SUPPORT FOR THIS PRODUCT. As far as I know of there is no webpage in the manual. #4. I beg you, if you are looking for video capture PLEASE get something else. Please don't make the mistake I did. Now I have to go through the whole process of returning this piece of junk.I hope you'll understand this.
NEEDED A MEMORY STICK FOR A VERY OLD SONY DIGITAL CAMERA. THIS WAS THE ONLY PLACE I FOUND ONE. THANKS TO SONY FOR DIRECTING ME TO THIS WEBSITE
I always buy the Ilford photo paper and have always had good luck. This is a great, consistent quality product.
Couldn't have been easier to replace the wireless earphones for my car. We put in batteries and turned them on and the kids could had great sound and I had my sanity back from having to listen to the movie on the radio. I had no problems at all, but I think before you order make sure that your DVD player is IR.
This is a great screen to use for manual focus. Hardly any difference in exposure, works like a charm. Attaching the screen is easy to do.
I like this DVD player because I didn't have any problems with it so far and the quality of the picture is very good especially for this very affordable price. Overall it deserves recommendation.
I have used Lumicon's Oxygen III filter for many years. The Veil and Helix are very dim and hard to find without the filter, but pop out with extremely bright detail when using this filter. I have used this filter with my 20-inch reflector, but it works well with any size scope. You will get fantastic views of M57 (the Ring), M27 (the Dumbell), M17 (the Swan or Omega), M8 (the Lagoon), M 44 ((the Great Orion), as well as hundreds of other nebula. I have used used other filters like the ultra high contrast, but the oxygen III reigns King!
Two of the reviews on here address the fact this receiver is not XM Ready and were misinformed. True it's not XM ready and true it did say in the review that it was XM ready.This is my second Yamaha receiver, my first I bought in 1999 and paid about 799.00 for, this one sounds and performs just as well in most all areas. The fact it has Component Video pass thru is nice as well, my only gripe is that it has only 3 Digital inputs, but for the price can't beat it.That being said the best place for specs on this unit is on the Yamaha web site. To be honest I have XM radio and I would never even think of adding to this or another receiver,first you must add the antenna about $49.00, and then you pay the same $12.95 a month for a slimmed down version of XM.Very limited screen info with this unit when hooked to XM, better off buying a closeout Roady 2 for about 40 bucks and adding a home kit for around 20.
The only good thing about the Nady PMC-3X was the velcro to attach the speakers to the helmet. The rest stinks! Poor sound, poor FM radio, cheap connections and no communication above 40 mph. But at least I know what not to buy again.
I've bought this cable about a year ago and the first cable i got in the mail didn't work(it didn't go past 480p no matter how hard i tried and if it by chance did display at 720p it would be staticy). I sent it back got a new one of the same cable. Both cables for some odd reason is permanently bent from the way it's package. Though this one did work and actually displayed at 1080p. Now nearly a year from purchase it doesn't work. All i did was disconnect it so i could reorganize my tv/360/ps3 setup and it won't work. My other HDMI cable which is of way better quality works not to mention i bought this better cable for 5 cents($3 including shipping) compared to the 20 bucks i spent on this piece of junk.Stay away, this product is overpriced, packaged horribly, doesn't work after regular movements, and there are just better overall cables out there.
Using the optical wireless mouse is so much faster and easier than the touch pad and it's convenient to carry around and connect to use.
.I can't believe how cheap this card is. Just a year ago this was selling for around $160. The high rating was for price and performance.I will make one caution. This product has a dongle--a cable to connect the card to a network Cat 5 patch cable. These things can get damaged easily if you are not gentle with them.A better designed card, sticks out of the laptop a half and inch and connects directly to a Cat 5 cable. This will cost you a lot more, but it is more robust and you don't have to keep track of the dongle.Even better is a wireless connection to your network--that will cost a lot more, and will not allow to to connect to someone else's network if they don't have a transceiver on their network.At this price I would purchase this product since I have a 10/100 hub and love Linksys products. At the present my slower 10BaseT network card is still functional, so I will hold off a while yet.The price is the more important factor, and the speed is second.The other Linksys laptop product is slightly cheaper is the Linksys PCMPC100 EtherFast 10/100 Card. This is listed at a full duplex card, but after reading about this card, I think that is a typo.The above listed card is definately a full duplex card will give you as much as twice the performance of a half duplex card if used with a full duplex hub.
Great inovation! Simple design does a super job of providing an excellent stand for the Airport Express! Just set the Airport in the stand and plug the included power cord into the nearest outlet. The position of the Airport makes checking the indicator light a snap and it is a much better arrangment than having the Airport hanging off a wall outlet or cluttering up a power strip.
This item does not work. I tried it in my 1998 corolla and during a song, it would pause for a few seconds every few minutes. After a while, the song simply stopped playing. It may play on newer than 1998 model cars, but they may not have a cassette player in the first place. I am returning the item without the original packaging - hope they refund my money.
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!
We use this camera at a manufacturing facility for all our documentation. A picture is worth a thousand words and this camera is worth the price. It is easy to use, comfortable, and easy to download to a PC. It is also very durable. Many people use this camera and it has gone through some abuse in an industrial environment. The pictures have real nice color details and sharpness.The software that comes with it isn't the greatest. I recommend Photosuite III or MS Home Publishing to get the most out of your digital pictures.Extra memory is also a must have. Invest in a 32 or 64 mb memory card and you can take pictures all day.
Great purchase, set up can be a bit confusing. I actually had to run through it a few times to get everything set up the way I wanted it. Though once I had it all set up I was very pleased, especially for the price I paid. It works very well with my comcast DVR, receiver/DVD and TV. I was suprised to see some of the features programmed into the remote that I thought I could only have with the comcast remote. Well worth the money if you are willing to work with it to get the set up done correctly.
The display is small dark and unclear, the cartridges are runnig too fest,the rest is wery good
I have been using this product for the last 4 years and the price on amazon.com is a great price. It is the cheapest price that I have been able to find.
I am really enjoying this product. It is easy to use. It will bookmarkmovies, audio books etc. How great is that? The Wifi with the Opera plugin is a great asset. Opera also has many plugin for free. I am glad that I purchased this item and have recently bought one for my husband.The ipod touch cost more for less disk space and it doesn't bookmark. Archos provides a cable to attach to your computer and becomes a disk drive so you can copy files to the Archos. ipod touch requires special software. Archos is a much better deal.
This was the best way for me to tranfer my photots onto the computer. It is fast, and is very easy to use. The camera (Olympus) I bought was difficult and slow download the photos to the computer so this was the best option.
Easily and very audibly split the signal from my input (iPod, CD Player, etc.) into a left and right channel signal going to my two Behringer B2031A Studio Monitors. Good quality cables I have come to expect from HOSA!
This is the sharpest lens in my arsenal. The speed at which it focuses is outstanding. I recommend this lens to anyone wanting one of the sharpest Nikkor lenses available.
I'm in my late 50s and gave my 30 year-old still useable sony receiver (100 watts per channel) to my teenage son as a birthday present who is moving into his first apartment as a summer student at College Of Charleston. I wanted a replacement unit that was small, simple, low tech look with good nondigital sound - for my analog tastes. I am very pleased with most of my requirements being met but attaching the supplied speaker wires to the unit and speakers turned out to be quite a chore! I remember in the old days of spliting the outer layer to splice the copper wires and that is what I had to do with the supplied speaker cables. You would think that a more modern hookup would be available! Anyway, I attached my Teac reel-to-reel, manual turntable and cassette deck and found the sound to be total bliss. I play lots of early 20th century opera (78s of course) on my turntable and have been VERY pleased with the reproduction of sound - especially with the recent Enrico Caruso remastered songs converted to digital. All-in-all a great value package with pure, clear and concise sound - worth every penny!
Let me start off by saying I was just looking for some good wireless speaker when I came across the Sonos System. It seems like every audio speaker website had an advertisement or comment about this system. I went to the Sonos home page and saw the demo and was impressed.The Sonos system is one of the few electronic in my house that my wife approves of. We use it in conjunction with Pandora Music Radio and we love it. The only thing that I have to complain about is the distance of the wireless. I had to buy a Sonos ZoneBride 100 ($99.00)to help extend the players distance. The ZoneBride is a must have if you live in a large house/apartment, or a place that has interior brick wall instead of plasterboard.I purchased the Sonos system from Amazon because they had a special going on, when you got the Sonos BU130 bundle they would throw in a Sonos CC100 charging cradle ($34.00) and a set of Polk Audio R150 ($100.00) for free. I was happy to receive my order from Amazon but when I plugged in the ZP100 it would not power up. I came back to Amazon and started on the paperwork to have a new system sent out. Within an hour I received an e-mail saying a new system was already on its way. I didn't even get a change to package up the broken one before a new system was at my door. Great work Amazon!!
These Lorex systems are okay for what they are, which is an all-in-one system in a box. This is called an "observation system" to separate it from the genuine CCTV security systems that use interchangeable cameras, cables, etc. This type uses a 6-pin DIN plug for the cameras which provides power to the camera and receives video & audio back. Once you install it, you are locked into using this brand when parts start going out. And the surprise? It's no longer available so there are no parts. I'm very surprised to see this on sale, it hasn't been available in some time. I'm even more surprised to see the price of $500 which was retail 10 years ago when these were in stores. Look around some more and you'll find used color systems for a lower price.
It does everything it said it would do and is exactly what I needed. The only thing I would want in my next purchase is a remote. But that will wait until I get the Bose system. ;)Perfect for what I need right now. Highly recommend!
I did alot of research and finally decided on the Fuji Finepix 2600. I never thought that I'd have a need/want for a digital camera. Just didn't think the cost was justified. But I decided to treat myself and buy this camera. This camera is simple to use, takes excellent pictures, and I mean excellent. I'm glad I didn't spend more money and get a higher MP quality. This one does a great job. The prints with my Old Canon BJC-6000 are quite good. The included software shows your pictures in a great Slide show. Everything about this camera and software are simple to use.
Are you serious? They are hammer-in clips for securing CATV cable. How can you go wrong? They work as promised. They arrived before I got the cable that was ordered at the same time. So, good job!
I already have this player. I love it.It plays all dvds.I have been to stores 8 times buying and returning dvd players to play my burn dvds every one of those players claim they play r+/rw,etc. non of them did and the philips was discontinued.So that is why I will buy one on line for my room.I get tired of moving this one back and forth.Ive had it for about 9 months and no probs.Buy it itz great.
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.
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!
It's next to impossible to find a VCR deck only these days. They all come bundled with a DVD player which I already own and don't need another. So I was happy to see Sylvania still has a single VCR deck for sale. But my joy soon faded as I opened the box and began to plug in all the connections. The picture only shows the front of the deck but if it showed the back you would see there are only 2 RCA connections--one for video and one for audio. Yes, ONE for audio! This is advertised as a HiFi and 4 head deck which makes the buyer automatically assume it has stereo output.I went ahead anyway and plugged in everything just to see if I could live with it and was appalled at how horrible the sound really was. Not that it was mono only but it was of really poor quality. I couldn't take even 5 minutes of it so I returned the VCR.Don't waste your money on this deck.
Battery works good put up with a lot of abuse meaning on and off travel and charge n recharge and put up with a lot heavy duty usage. I like sony so this laptop I want to keep for as long as possible so I need this battery to be good and lasting. so far so good.
i bought a pair of these speakers and have to say that for the price i loved them and they punched pretty good! i mean lets be fair, for the price i feel they were the bomb! the only issue i have is after a couple of years i started to have one speaker start to short out and the volume part of the system makes a static noise as i turn it, but would in a second buy another new set!!! feel i got my monies worth!
At first I was hesitant to order this particular phone jack due to some of the negative reviews. I spent quite a bit of time looking in other websites; however, Amazon offered the best deal (as usual) and free shipping. I came to the conclusion that other sites offering other brands also had some negative reviews, so I might as well take a chance with the Amazon link and save the shipping while I was at it. ;)Other reviews warned to read the instructions closely and to follow them, which I did. I needed the phone jack in order to hook up a telephone line to the back of my DVR Dish Network receiver. This would save me $5 per month on my bill if they could access the DVR via a phone line. I plugged it in per the instructions; I put the main unit in the bedroom wall where I already had a phone jack. Then I placed the other part in the living room where the DVR resides. Amazingly, the signal went thru several walls and furniture. I called Dish Network on my cell phone so they could check the phone line on the DVR and it worked perfectly.Needless to say, I'm very happy with the quality of the RCA phone jack, it was very easy to install, just like they claimed and my husband was glad to not have dealt with the installation, since I did it. Another great buy from Amazon. :)
I've had this riser for a few years, and always regretted getting it and not getting something better. It does work for elevating your laptop, it's just cheap construction and poor design. Parts of it almost seem disposable. The rear piece that elevates the tray up or down is a small single plastic piece in the middle, and only supports the middle. So if the laptop is elevated, it's quite unstable and can rock left to right if moved. The front shield that keeps the laptop from sliding forward is pretty flimsy too, and I've often thought it might break if my laptop was heavier. Save your money and get something better.
I've used both this and the C-Pen 600, and I found the C-Pen to be significantly better, mainly because the C-Pen has a much better user interface. As well as being more awkward to use than the C-Pen, the QuickLink is noticably larger. The QuickPen does have the advantage of having a serial port as well as the I/R interface. The QuickLink Pen is also a bit cheaper, as to get the equivalant functionality with a C-Pen you need a C-600, InfraRed adapter for your computer, and carrying case, all of which must be purchased separately.
I remember when this was the console to own, and Microsoft themselves sold HD cables. Although, i never had an HD TV at the time. I use my original xbox as a media player from time to time (via XBMC) and i have to say, it's an amazing difference. The xbox can push 720p .mp4's pretty well... But 1080p MKV's not so much (if you know how to add RAM to an xbox, it would probably push it then). If your TV is only 720p, i would suggest these cables 100%. Even if your console isn't modded, these cables will get rid of the dots/scan from the standard cables. And Halo 2 has never looked clearer.I have seen people talk about it being hard to get the cables in, i had no trouble at all. I have 4 original xboxs and tested them on all with no trouble. Like i said if your just gaming or rocking XBMC and everything in between, buy these.
I've been looking a long time for a laser, non-contact, surface thermometer. I wanted a good maximum temperature range & most of those are too expensive for a "nice to have" doodad. I happened across this thermometer & seeing that Alton Brown uses one of these cinched the deal! :)The pros:+ Reasonable cost, $38 when I bought mine & the shipping was free.+ 2 AA alkaline batteries are included. I upgraded to lithium batteries.+ Temperature range of -58F to 1022F.+ Celsius or Fahrenheit selection switch.+ Saves the highest temperature measured until the trigger is released & pressed again for another reading. It also resets when it automatically shuts off.+ Very easy to use, fitting nicely in your hand. Press the trigger, point the laser & read.+ I can measure my vehicle exhaust (turbo), as well as my cup of mocha!The cons:- None so far... other than wanting a second one! :(Final thought:&#9642; This nifty device could be used for a laser pointer... "a multi-tasker"? :)
This iPod ROCKS! The downloads from the computer are FAST due to the Firwire interface, sound quality is good, it is easy to use, and the small size makes it perfect for running, working out, walking, and playing in the car.The included earbud headphones sound fine, but I bought a pair of Koss KSC-55 headphones that sound better and stay on my head.I like the remote control, especially when I use it in the car (who needs satellite radio when you have 4000+ songs in the center console???).Overall, I am extremely satisfied. You will be, too.
Made the perfect gift and as a owner I thought it was great, so that was why I chose it for a gift for a friend.
Good sound for what it is (and super cheap)!Fit is comfortable, the loop in the middle which controls the excess left/right cord slides up and down easily without slipping (so it's easy to slide all the way up to prevent pocket tangling.The plug is right-angle which keeps from snagging on things and also protects against damage (my last earphones broke because it was a straight plug and snapped off in the jack).So it's pretty much got exactly what I'm looking for in this type of earphone.-Non-isolating, so that I can hear what's going on around me on the street and at work. I was a bit annoyed to find that almost every set of earphones out there now will isolate you from the outside world.-Comfortable fit, giving a good seal that helps push bass without isolating sound from the outside world. Having a solid earpiece means I can just stick'em in my ear and get the same fit every time. I was a little annoyed when using other foam or plastic molding-type earpieces which I'd always have to squeeze and wiggle in order to use them (which is really cumbersome while walking on the street juggling a bag and other stuff in my hands). The above 2 reasons are why I left my more expensive Shure E2Cs at home a long time ago and never looked back, the E2Cs just didn't fit my needs.-Sound is good. At this price point, you'll need to shell out a loooot of money to get a significant improvement in earphones. Earphones just don't sound good until you pay a lot of money, and that's just not what I'm looking for from these things. I have great headphones and a soundsystem at home if I really want to focus on the listening experience.-Practical for travel.The only improvement I would value is having a thicker cord which reduces prevents tangles, but again, nobody offers that for cheap earphones. All in all, I'm really happy with this purchase.EDIT: To reiterate, these are NOT canal-type earphones. In other words, do not try to stuff the little bulb on the end into your ears. It will fit, but then be sore as hell an hour or two later. It rests outside the ear canal, the shape of the bud allows it to just sit amidst the flaps of your ear, instead of being held in place by the tightness of your ear canal. You couldn't shake it loose if you tried (and I've tried). The instructions don't really point out how it's supposed to sit in the ear, so you need to experiment a little until you identify the correct angle to use.
As a professional photographer, I am on the go all the time. This Pelican 1495 Computer Case protects my laptop in the harshest of conditions. I wouldn't be without it.
Like others have said, the buttons and volume control are not easy to use, it does take a little work. Overall though I think this is a really good product. The player fits securely, and while running I've never had a problem with it sliding down my arm. I don't ever really look at the screen while I'm running, and I can't imagine why anybody would want to. I did however make sure I had a screen cover on my player to keep the plastic one on the armband from scratching. Another really nice thing about this is that it is washable, several of these that we looked weren't.
I find this is perfect for carrying my Sony Mavica FD75, the batter charger and a few disks. There not much room for anything else, but then what's in it doesn't flop around - which is something I really like. The quality is good, I think this bag will last a long time. For the price, you can't beat it.
This was my first new digital camera in the last three years. In that time, the feature set and usability of a moderately-priced digital camera have improved dramatically.Just take the issue of reviewing your photos. On my old Olympus 3040, you had to switch the camera dial to &quot;Review Mode&quot; to look at the pictures you just took. If you wanted to take a picture while reviewing, you had to switch it back quickly, hope you flipped it to the right shooting mode dial setting, and shoot. With the Canon, you enter review mode by flicking a spring-loaded switch. Review mode can always be instantly cancelled by pointing at a subject and pushing the shutter release halfway down. You're instantly back in the right shooting mode. It sounds like such a simple thing, but it makes the camera much easier to use.That's just one of the nice things about the S50. It also has orientation detection (it knows if you held the camera vertically or horizontally when shooting), multiple focus points, and quick startup and shutdown (just open or close the front panel).Since it's in a small body, there are some sacrifices. The lens is not very fast; expect to use the flash or a tripod when there's not a lot of light. The flash is also underpowered, having difficulty lighting a scene after about 12 feet. MacOS X's iPhoto doesn't seem to support the automatic image rotation or RAW files.However, the image quality, convenience, and the many little features done right make this a great camera for casual use in many situations.
I replaced an older d-link 10/100 switch on my phone company's fiberoptic incoming line. This unit has increased the speed of the connection. I also have better communication to my HP ColorLaserJet 2605dn network printer. Overall its a very nice unit.
I brought this product for myself being 40 and thifty, I figured it would serve it's purpose. I found this product to be very good. The play quality is great. My only complaint is that I could only fit 26 songs on it. With that being said, I would recommend this product. It serves it's purpose, and you can't beat the price!!!
This camera was a good buy for me. The first digital camera I owned only had 1.3 megapixels so as far as I was concerned this one was a big upgrade for me. I very much wanted to purchase a newer camera but was not impressed with a lot of digitals on the shelves. So many seem small, the screens hard to view and the buttons are microscopic. I began reading about the first Cybershots released by Sony after a co-worker showed me hers. I then spent a lot of time looking to purchase a Cybershot. I noticed that the N1 and N2 models were still quite popular. I missed out on a couple of N2 models just because I just wasn't convinced I was going to get a good camera. In the end I gambled and bought an N1 offered by a seller at the Amazon store. It's one of the best purchases I've made. For serious camera users this camera may seem too easy to use. "Advanced photographers" will find something to complain about with this type of camera I'm sure. But I find this to be a good camera for anyone who doesn't want the headache of something complex. When I"m at functions (such as weddings) and want to take photographs I don't want to be bothered with anything complicated. For me this camera makes taking pictures fun. I love the simplicity of it and the 3.0 inch monitor makes viewing fun. Within 10 seconds I can have it connected to my TV to watch slideshows or video I've recorded. Like any camera you have to be aware of things such as proper lighting/distance to get certain shots. But my non-digital camera days are over thanks to this Cybershot. The only way I'll get rid of this camera is if it breaks and if this happens I hope to find another like it.
I did a lot of research on memory before upgrading. Most memory is backwards compatible if it stays within DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 (so you can most of the time use a PC2-5300 in an older memory computer, your motherboard will downgrade it). Some processors won't, but most will.It popped right in, sped it up. Great price. Shipped fast via amazon prime. Love it.
I'm a radio amateur compared to other guys out there, but I knew enough to listen to those other guys. If you're curious, do a few review searches on your friendly neighborhood Internet and you'll find them.The radio is solid, pulls stations on all bands amazingly with provided equipment, is comprehensive to use and is worth what you're paying.Granted it's not going to snag stations like a base unit or tabletop, but it will sure put others in it's class to the test based on size, power consumption and cost.The features are unbelievable, and yet easy to use. The SSB tuning is precise and fun to play with. I really enjoyed the ability to charge standard rechargeable batteries while in the unit. Granted it's not a smart charger, you have to dial-in the capacity, not a bad feature.It's my first not-a-toy shortwave radio, something for fishing, late-night gallivanting and camping, and of course, for when the power knocks out and you don't feel like leaving the house.So I'll cut the newbie review short and just summarize:If you're a beginner looking to play with a new radio toy or even intermediate looking for a quality travel radio for when you tear away from you big one at home, consider this model over the Sony and Sangean comparable models. The quality and features are genuine and enjoyable.KW
This pen is a must when you write out your holiday cards, ALL HOLIDAYS. If it is Christmas, Halloween, Birthdays or any holiday card you write out, this gold ink pen brightens up your cards. You no longer have to worry about the colored envelopes that come with your cards, because using this gold pen the addresses come out perfect. Also great for your wedding cards. Must buy!
first i must start my review by sayin thanks to the boys & girls who have postes such helpful reviews.second i want to say thanks to amazon for givin its customers the ability to express there views about product that they've purchased.my name is THADDEUS i live in the caribean on the island of ST.KITTS. it took me 4 months of readin reviews & comparing with other brands. the reason for this is because where i live we don't have best buy, circuit city, walmart etc......where u can go in & see the actual tv, & get some sone to explain the spec to you. thus made me read & read & read reviews. i finally made up my mind & purchase the " SONY KDL 32S300", not because i have other sony products but because of good customer reviews.THE LOOKS-: beautiful right out of the box, with a neat shape & a black finish. it doesnt have too mush inches on the sides & the table top stand give it s square look all around.other brands have a square shape but an oval table stand, which kinda kill the design.THE WEIGHT-: its not too heavy, & its not too light. the weight is just managable with a nice balance feel to it.THE CONTROL-: the control has a precision feel with the right button spacing, which wont have ur finger tied up. the "HOME BUTTON" is very fun to use, also the OPTION, WIDE, & INPUT button give u a short cut to PICTURE MODE, SOUNDS & EXTERNAL INPUTS with have to directly going to settings.THE SET UP-: the set up was easy for me because it is similar to the ps3 & PSP XMB........"XROSS MEDIA BAR". if u have either systems it should be an easy set up. if u dont it should still be an easy set up.PICTURE:STANDARDbacklight- minpicture- 90bright- 60colour- 90hue- 0colour temp- neturalsharpness- minnoise reduction- highmpeg noise- highADVANCED SETTINGS:black corrector- highadvance c.e- highgamma- offclear white- highcolour space- widelive colour- highSOUND:customtreble- 2bass- maxbalance- 0surround- onsound booster- highsteady sound- onvolume offset-0SCREEN:wide mode- wideauto wide- offdisplay area; normalvertical size- 0VIDEO OPTIONS:cine-motionvideo 1,2,3- autocomponemt 1,2 - autohdmi 1,2 - autoAUDIO OPTIONS:mts- sterospeakers- tvaudio- variableCHANNEL:cable- onCLOSED CAPTION:cc display- offanalog cc- cc1digital cc- service 1display optionscustomcharacter size- standardcharcter style- 7character colour- whitecharacter opacity- solidedge type- outlinededge colour- blackback ground colour- nonePARENTAL LOCK:country- usarating- offunrated- allowEXTENAL INPUTS:auto.Svideo 1- offvideo 2- offHDMI SETTINGS:hdmi control- ondevice auto power off- ontv auto power on- offGENERAL:language- englishinfo banner- offpower saving- offlight sensor- offpc power management- onthis is the setting i use & get super excellent picture...even with standard cable.MOVIES:well im impressed with the clear, bright colours, the clean crips quality. the sound did a great job for just 2 front speakers & to consider its a 32" tv. you have to see for your self......MUSIC:i listen to rap, r&b;, dancehall, pop, rock and ive found that no matter what type or genre i listen to i got good sound quality. the vocals was clean, the bass was boomin enough and the over-all experince is great.GAMES:i have a ps3 and i have it hooked up using the sony hdmi cable. the one that comes with the usb cable.motor storm: ive played dust devil, mud pool, coyote ridge and my favourite tenderizer. the mud looks real as real can be . u can see every grass & every srub.unchared- drakes fortune: the jungle looks lush, the water looks stunning & the level where eddy chases drake in the jeep is beautiful, the light seemin dowm in the trees is jaw-dropindevil may cry 4: watchin nero use his devil bringer in play never look so good. mission 7 is what i played & the lighting is awesome. when using dante have him do the million stab combo...that is eye candyridge racer 7: this game is fast & i never see any blur....ive played shadow caves & lost ruins........as expected the garss is green, the dark in the tunnels is fabulous.resistance fall of man: when u have the bulleyes its fun to see the bullets fly across the screen. when u throw a grenade the effect is just staggerin...every particle u can see them like u were in the gameNOTES:ridge racer is a full 1080p gamethe setting does aply to all inputs. you will have to set all individual settin to each input...ie video, component 1&2 etcits best to set the back light to min. setting it to high will make the picture too bright and generate too much heat. also the tv will burn more electricity. if u go too close the tv when the backlight is on high u can feel the heat on your skin.the volume has a neat bar when you increase or decrease the volume. other brands has huge bars when you increase or decreaseif electricty goes while watchin the tv, when it somes back the tv will automatically comes on. note a good idea, because if u have to go work & you are @ WORK when electricty comes back the tv will be on all that timeu can name your inputs...instead of video 1,2,3 u can give them names like ps3, dvd player etcCLOSING:in closin i gave ths tv the rigorous test. i threw everything i thought of at ths tv & all i got was stunnin picture & excellent sound.i just cant stop watchin it..........thats my only prob.thanks amazonthanks sonythanks ladies & gentsthaddeus flanders
I wear headphones to listen to my mp3 everyday, all day at work. I had another pair of these for a long time and they finally gave out on me. I searched all over for a new pair because none of the substitutes were as comfortable. I like the nice long cord so I can put my mp3 in any pocket I want, the sound is great, and I like the style.
This Amp is an excellent value for the money!! I have better, but I have also seen much worse too. This Amp really does offer up a crackin' sound for the cash!! I like this version with the lighted power meters and the individual volume controls! It will also nicely run 2 sets of speakers. I have a sub-woofer in the corner hooked up to the "B" speakers and the mains hooked up to the "A" speakers.Good Amp!
I bought this because I wanted the convenience of a combo unit and because I also have a Daewoo TV. It worked great for the first 5 or 6 months and then, suddenly, stopped playing DVDs. It sounds like a common problem with this unit. I won't buy Daewoo brand products again.
To worst dude/Just because you had problems does not mean that everybody will too have the same problem.I have this card for 4 weeks and no complains.Visiontek makes very solid products LIFE TIME GUARANTEE.So keep flying Dell Boy
With a set of headphones you will think your back at the meeting.
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.
This camera is easy to use. I also like that ALL Nikon lenses fit (though you have to take into consideration different magnification by non-digital lenses).
This battery works great at a fraction of the original battery cost. Bought two and still paid less than one of the original. works just as good as original.
I bought these headphones less than a year...and they have malfunctioned. First, only one cuff will produce sound, then after another month past the other cuff went dead. The problem with the product is that it doesn't respond to channel signals and tuning signals. Both cuffs won't emit a sound. It's a weak product. Sony's warranty only covers after 90 days. So, if your problem was bought 120 days or more, you will have to get it Serviced by Sony or a replacement BUT the cost to replace is very similar to the original price of the item. I bought these for $99 and now, telling me that the Sony replacement will cost $43.00 (almost half the the original cost). Plus, they have to troubleshoot the product before they initiate a service agreement. This is alot of CROCK!! This is burdensome for the consumer. If you are thinking about SONY---think about so other brand, but not this one. I do not recommend!!
It's compact, it's durable, it's nice for taking discs along on trips & having no worries of breaking them when shoving them in a pack!
Have only had the Pioneer CD changer for a couple of months, but so far it is serving our purpose of playing multiple disks songs in random order. It did not come with an amplifier, nor a reminder that I needed one, so I had to jury rig with an old combination record/casette/radio player that serves as my amplifier. Plus it did not come with any connection wires, so had to jury rig with what I had.
I've gone through many portable flash drives over the years. After purchasing this drive - I am now exclusive to Corsair.I like everything about this drive.- pretty quick file transfer speed- no doo doo software- made of quality materials (I like the rubber grip)- I even like the way it looks- illuminating LEDI was a bit concerned at first, thinking that I may lose the protective cap - no problems.If you want a no nonsense flash drive, get the Corsair Flash Voyager.
I thought these looked so cool I figured the sound had to be pretty good and it is. I really like the clip on/over the ear hanger, very comfortable. I have watched several movies on the itouch and never felt fatique or irratation. Not that they would stay in place for a 5k run unless you had a skull cap on but certainly secure enough for a brisk walk. Despite the appearance they are very light. I really like the sound quality, they are crisp and true. But if you like the bass artifically high, these might not be the ticket. Construction is bullet proof, I fully expect these to last forever. Also, by design, there is plenty of sound leak becasue they are meant to let you also hear the surroundings. These were prefect for what I wanted but if you are looking for isolation, you will want a different product.
I just use these to protect the main lens from getting dirty or scratched. If this gets scratched, or bent from dropping it, I just throw it away and get another one. It is cheap lens insurance. Plus it helps seal the lens from rain.
I tried the Terk and Radio Shack IR repeaters first. They both worked ok for a while then stopped working all together. This product blows them away. The sensor is very sensitive and I don't have to have some goofy signal catcher sitting out. I hid the sensor behind the tv and it works great. I had to run about 20 feet of cat 5 cable up the wall into my attic and down to my av closet. Plugged everything in and it worked great.The bottom line is that the wireless IR repeaters are junk. They have a high failure rate and are sensitive to IR noise. If anything distorts the signal it will not be transmitted and the devices won't respond. This product eliminates that. I highly recommend this product.
I bought this soft box to use with my Nikon SB-800 speed light. It's much larger than I thought it was, and works wonderfully! I've loved it, and hope to buy another one after I get my next speed light!
~I didnot trust those negative reviews at the time I jumped into a deal when sharp offered a ...rebate on this model.I tested the camcorder with a blanktape playing and did not see the problem on the common reported tape mechanical problem. I felt I was lucky.Well, 5 months after the purchasing, with less than 1 tape shooting time, it exhibited the exact the same problem! It ate tapes! Mine situation is worse, after several try, it now rejects any tapes into the compartment.Called
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.
Loved the portability; unfortunately everytime I'd dial out or answer an inbound call, it would disconnect my 802.11g wireless network. I tried every channel on my Netgear router, and on the phone, and all still had the same issue. I talked to Customer Support and it's a known issue!I don't know how the FTC allows competing devices to be manufactured on the same frequencies, but don't buy this phone if you have this 802.11g router.
I was initially going to give four stars because I hate to give five - but I honestly can't find anything wrong with this printer. It does just what it claims to do, and does it well. Being able to print directly to printable CD-R or DVD-R media is a novel plus, and fun to do. The quality is great on photo papers (Epson paper is best), CDs, and plain paper. The printer operates very quietly. It's a great printer for the price. The six color ink system and Epson's inks yeild very high quality photo prints. Highly recommended.UPDATE 12/14/2009: I still have this printer after five years, and it is still my primary. It continues to work marvelously and prints photos with lab-like results. It is likely that this specific model is no longer available, probably superceded by a new one - but if you are shopping for a printer, and considering an Epson... they are top quality!
Este fue un regalo para mi hija, para que pudiera cargar su Ipod aunque no hubiese una computadora cerca. Muy bueno.
It is too big for my Mavica
great, arrived on time, works just as advertised, have not had any problems with the earbuds falling out of my ears once i figured out the right size ear pads.
In my opinion, this software is great, especially for a backpacker who just wants to use a GPS as a &quot;toy&quot;. There are 15 major national parks with 4 map views and more than adequate zoom capabilities. In addition, it is possible to create your own routes (by drawing them with your mouse), obtain elevation gains/losses, and automatically create and upload up to 30 waypoints per route to your GPS. There is a search engine to find various points of interest (mines, cemetaries, overlooks, etc) off the beaten path that will give you an exact waypoint to go exploring with a GPS unit. For the average person who likes the seclusion of the backcountry of national parks, who for the most part stays on the trails and assigned backcountry campsites, and who wants to use a GPS, this program is perfect.
Having an older but still working T.V. minus all the connections to view T.V. programs movies and playing DVD's from my desk top and /or lap top using my 25" T.V. as a monitor only...this Belkin RF Modulator along with the (Sewell PC to TV Converter (VGA to RCA) a seperate direct purchase via SewellDirect) and well worth the cost as together they did the trick...a great fix and purchase for me. It was easy to hook up too, just plug and play. My kind of Plan B!I may never go back to cable again.Thank you amazon.com for having this at a great price as I did look around, and Thank you too Belkin for making such a great product.FYI And if I had, had a newer T.V. I would have only needed to purchase the converter.
No manual or instructions are included. The light is broken on mine. I called and emailed customer service. They don't reply. Don't buy unless you want to get stuck with expensive junk.
I just received my IPod Mini yesterday and I am completely enthralled with it. I am not overly technological and it was so easy to understand! It is simple to work, small, lightweight, cute as a bug, and holds all my music. It sounds incredible, like a complete stereo system. I can't recommend it highly enough. Apple has five gold stars with this product!!
Since buying a few of these cards and installing them to different computers I found that they are the easiest to get fast internet. download the drivers and then install the card to the computer,device manager will install them to the card and you are ready to go.
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.
I bought this without any real need for it. I wanted to paint big but lacked the room and funds. I can roll out a big sheet and pain. When it's dry I can put it away until I paint again. I want to try printing on it too then painting over the print. It is a cheap way to play around for me
Bought the HP2420 to go with a new Mac G5. Great printer. Worked fine with Mac OS 10.3 where the driver software was provided by HP. Upgraded to the new OS Tiger 10.4.x where, unfortunately, the driver is now provided embedded in the Mac OS. Printer works fine, except that the Mac Safari browser cannot print to the 2420. When one attempts to print the printer generates an 0049 memory exception message. HP documentation says to turn the printer off to clear the memory. HP online says no driver is available for the Mac OS 10.4 since it is embedded in the OS. Catch 22--currently there is no fix available. Neither HP or Apple have responded to my complaints. Foxfire and Internet Explorer print just fine.
Had been using a Powershot A70 and wanted the higher optical zoom (4X)and pixels. It's similar to use, smaller, great pictures. Good buy!
Does what it supposed to. Came in nice zip lock bag. All the screw holes aligned up perfectly unlike the last set I bought from another seller.
Like other Pelican cases I've owned this thing is built like a tank. The new latches are nice, it's still a very solid operation to latch and unlatch the lid, but a bit easier now. The pluck-apart foam is great, makes for a very clean looking cavity to place your equipment.I got this case for my Nikon D60 based on a review of a1200 in a different colorthat said it fit the D40 (which is the same size as the D60). It's a perfect fit in the horizontal directions, but I do wish it was a half inch taller, as the D60 pretty much compresses the foam all the way when closing the lid. Nikon lists the height of the D60 as 3.7" and Pelican lists the interior height of the 1200 as 4.12"Of course that's not a defect with the case, I could have gone for the 1300 which is almost the same size in the horizontal directions but 2" taller. Or the 1400 which is 1.5 - 2.5" larger in the horizontal dimensions and 1" taller. But my mom has the 1300 for her Canon XTi and it seems quite bulky, so I think the 1200 was the right choice. Pelican's are rock solid so I don't worry about the case getting crushed and squishing the camera.
I had to decide between this camera and a Panasonic. we trust the Sony brand a little more, so we went with the Sony. We were looking for an easy-to-use camera that we could just pick up and record our daughter...nothing professional but good enough quality to enjoy years later. I also wanted a camera that could take still photos so we wouldn't need both a digital camera and a camcorder when we take vacations.Here's what I think so far:Great camcorder to do exactly what we want -- picture looks great inside and out, VERY easy to use, and small enough to carry along almost anywhere.Still photos are not fantastic (only 3MP), but good enough for me. Color and resolution are acceptable.Not easy to understand the LCD touch menus, but you can configure the buttons once you figure out which buttons you will use the most.I got the bare minimums for accessories...bought a 1GB memory card (memory stick duo pro)...glad I did this since I will be taking stills and short video clips to email to the grandparents. Also got a carrying case, DV tapes, and an extra NP-FP71 battery. I'll be purchasing a firewire cable soon (I'm sure you've heard, the USB cable is inadequate for downloading video).Handycam station doesn't really bother me that much, but I can see what the fuss is about.All things considered, I'm extremely happy with my purchase. I think this is a perfect camera for a first-time camcorder buyer who needs an EASY button (there's one on the side of the camera). A little more expensive than some of the others, but the price is dropping.Best of luck!
We were looking for something inexpensive to charge and/or listen to our iPod Nano (5th generation) while working in our home office. The speakers can handle fairly loud tones with no apparent distortion and has a good bass/treble mix. Recharging took less than an hour. Contrary to other reviews, ours fit perfectly on the factory installed adapter, but the unit comes with adapters for all iPods. My daughter has an Apple docking station and we felt the sound on the Cyber unit was far superior, not as tinny. We feel this is a great buy for the money and are very satisfied with it.
Acquired these points when they were on sale at the same time as the physical cards. Being able to get Microsoft points at marked down prices and received instantly is nice on the wallet and saves you precious time!
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.
Ordered these cables when my family upgraded our entertainment system. I had heard that expensive cables were not necessary and found these recommended on a trusted site. Bought four, and the three I currently use are excellent. They carry a terrific signal between a satellite receiver, PS3, home theater receiver, and the TV. Definitely recommend them.
I bought my Sumdex for my iPAQ h2215. It actually is a little larger than my iPAQ needs it to be. The quality of the product is good, nice feel to the leather, zip works well and doesn't catch at all.However, the belt loop is rather impractical as once you've velcro-ed your PDA or Palm to the inside of the case, you can't remove it easily if you attach it to your belt. The velcro loop does pull off, however, this worried me as it makes it easier for someone to snatch (and that's a lot of money to be carrying around my waist).Inside the Sumdex, the spare battery loops are not needed for the iPAQ, so I use the loops to hold my pen, or you could use it for a stylus. Once the iPAQ is attached to the inside of the Sumdex, it's a little difficult to extract the stylus, so the loops could prove useful.The credit card holder is pretty useless as it holds so few cards. I've replaced it with another holder that takes more cards. However, the end result is the Sumdex is pretty bulky; a good inch and a half in width.The Sumdex is great if you like to carry it in your hand or pop it into another bag/briefcase or large pocket. But if you bought your PDA/Palm for your pocket, this isn't the case for you.Overall, I like it as I tend to drop things out of my shirt/coat pockets (my cell phone will testify to this!). So for me, the Sumdex offers good protection and doubles as a useful pen and credit/business card holder (and let's face it, you always need more credit card space!).
Scary at first glance when unwrapped and lying on the floor, but once mounted on the wall it is awesome and strong, I think the wall would go long before the mount. I did the install by myself but it would be better as a two man job. I hooked it up to a Sony 40 inch TV. One nice feature about the swing out is hooking up all your cables, you can swing it any way you need for access and the cables can run in the arms so they are out of the way and not visible. Well worth the extra bucks over the other flimsy ones on the market.
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've never had luck with "bargain" electronic products, until I purchased this cable. It's not a Monster Cable and to be honest it looks and feels cheaper than anything I saw a Best Buy, but it works great.A few previous reviewers complained of poor picture quality however I have no problems with 1080P resolution. Although the cable is thin Electromagnetic interference should not be much of a problem as HDMI uses Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) technology, which encodes the signal to protect it from degrading as it travels down the length of the cable.This is the only HDMI cable in my house, so I can't compare it to others but both the audio and video are better than with my $50 component cables. For less that $2 at the time of this review, I would recommend that anyone try it before spending more.
I have no complaints about the output I receive from this new all-purpose Canon Printer. What I find VERY ANNOYING, however, are the frequent error messages about the various ink cartridges, all of which are Canon brand. Without warning, I will receive error messages, for example, that the printer detects more than one "magenta" cartridge, when, in fact, there is only one magenta cartridge. I then remove the "blinking" magenta cartidge and place it back in the appropriate magenta printer cartridge slot. Sometimes, the same error message immediately reappears. Other times, I immediately receive another error message about another cartridge being, either missing or present more than once. Sometimes, the printer works fine. If I receive an error message, I immediately remedy the problem and then hope for the best. This is increasingly annoying and definitely detracts from my overall satisfaction with the printer. I contacted Canon phone support about this and their response is to send me replacement "magenta" and "black -No. 5" cartridges. While I appreciate receiving the new cartridges, this will not remedy the underlying problem. If others have had this problem, please write a review, especially if there is a solution!
I love this product!! It has a very clear picture. It is very easy to down load and run!!
This is a great Item. It works Perfectly with no problems. Purchase it it good!
I purchased this video card to replace the one that came installed in my Dell computer. I decided that instead of buying a whole new machine, I would try my hand at up-grading. I had no problem installing the hardware, or the software.This video card is a good value, and it will help my 3 year old computer keep up with advancing technology just a little longer.
This is a great tool to save time when searching for 1 cat 5 line in a bundle of a few hundred. You can also test the line with this tool which is a nice feature as well. These are the only two features I bought this item for, but it does a lot more.
Fits perfect for my macbook air 13". works excellent to polish the screen. A+ product, would buy radtech products again for any laptop i own
This is a gorgeous rich gray backdrop. Could easily be pushed to black. The roll arrived in perfect condition and it looks great in photography.
You will not miss the manufacturer's GPS systems if you have this.Very Very good accuracy....Absolutely clear screen...very attractivevery sophisticated tech....in terms of downloading maps etc.clear voice instruc....on time.needs 256mb SD Ram for sure.is it simply the best available after-market car GPS.I have never bought a product without regrets. I can safely say this is the first one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like the reviews of all things technology, the reviews of this product are quite varied. I am not a tech geek, but have been around the block enough that I understand how things work. And like most people, I am often frustrated that the term Plug and Play is usually an oxymoron! And yes, like you, I hate what off-shoring has done to tech support. Tech companies could care less about the Customer Experience.Nevertheless, I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!Here's my experience with this Range Extender.Our Family computer is located in a no coverage zone on the opposite side of the house on a different floor from our main computer. It is a 3 or 4 year old computer that we have networked to a Linksys 80211.B/G router-WRT54G v.1. The family computer is a celeron, connected via an 80211.B PCI adapter. Because of the age of the computer and router (installing new firmware proved ineffective/also perhaps the Family pc couldn't properly run the included firmware in a new Wireless G adapter that I picked up with the Range Extender). (much time spent with tech support who couldn't make it work. Agree on comments of heavy accents)Setting up this range extender was easier than easy. Plug it in. Place next to wireless router. Hold the auto configure button. Wait for blue lights. Unplug and move to edge of the wireless coverage. Plug in. Instant broadband speed! No 'searching for wireless connection" notices, no 'Aquiring Network Address' messages. Always connected. I did not have to enter into any of the routers set up screens.I would like to run with a G adapter, but the speed is good enough that I don't feel the urge to buy a new router or to upgrade to a new computer. This one works great for the kids-homework, email and games.Results-Kids Love Me, Wife Loves Me, and I retire from the Daddy IT Dept. Wish I had found this device a long time ago!
What can I say about it? It's absolutely outstanding. Unpacked it, hung it on the wall, plugged it up and it was absolutely perfect right out of the box. I researched all the latest technology after my [...]Mitsubishi HD rear projection blew up and after having it for several weeks now, this thing is the bomb. I was told that the plasmas get very hot and that hasn't happened. I was told that I'd be happier with a LCD but I just don't see how. The picture is perfect, the color is magnificent, the resolution in HD is wonderful and I don't have to continually fiddle with the screen configuration to view.I was told that burn-in would be a concern and I am sensitive to this potential draw-back. So far, this is the only issue that would be of concern. Bottom line.... "I like it and would certainly suggest it for anyone that is looking for a high quality, high-end, super large screen.
If you don't care about price, this antenna is probably one of the best out there. Rugged, with grounding points, and weatherproof. It reeks quality. Even units which show up on ebay command close to new prices.I have 3 of them connecting three buildings about 200' apart. I used to lose signal when the rain hit. No longer. Perfect connections even in very bad weather. I've used them with ME103 and WG302 units.You will need special antenna wire to connect from the antenna to the WAPs. Netgear sells pricey wire designed for low signal loss as well. Keep it short. If you mount on a wall, make sure the antenna stands off a bit from any structure (6"+) for best signal, otherwise the wall may cause signal loss and interference.I bought all the pieces and the overall system works very well. I don't regret buying them one bit.
I purchased this hoping for the best and it really surprised me of how clear the quality was. A big plus is how you can adjust it in a lot of ways to make it fit in your car. The only draw back is that it kind of moves a little when going on a bumpy road but it rarely effects the sound. This is without a doubt the best Fm transmitter for 20 bucks! Get it now while it's still at this price!
"I make a lot of stops to different clients during the work week. This case works for my notebook really well. The slimmer size makes it easy to take it in and out of the car and to meetings. It's pretty simple, but works to protect my notebook without a lot of fuss."
Works great, and not too snug for the phone. Perhaps that is a problem that has been fixed now. I am ordering more for my and a friend.
I have used these for about a month and am completely satisfied with them. That said, I must add the caveat that I am quite hard of hearing and I use them so I can hear what is being said on television without having to annoy everyone else in the house. I cannot evaluate their potential for audiophiles as I don't use them for music. (Deaf people don't appreciate music.) The headset is quite comfortable to wear and the controls are easy to use as long as you don't wear mittens. I particularly like the ability to get up and go to the kitchen for a refill without missing any of the movie dialogue. The only drawback is that the earmuffs block out a lot of the noise from the local environment. If my wife says something I have to pull one earpiece off and ask her over. But then, this may not be a drawback for some users.
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.
be sure to increase the contrast setting of your labeller or you will be disappointed in the print quality. Even with the contrast set high there are still some minor voids in the white print. (There is a note on this in the manual for the labeller, but not on the tape box).
My nephews had a ball with this they took pics all Christmas Day and my 5 year old nephew took it to school for show and tell and had great pics of his classmates. The software was easy to use the product is easy on batteries and very tough it was droped on cement and no damage. My nephews also loved the game mode and play the games. The best thing is that my nephews think I am the greatest Auntie around!
HP"s 20" flat screen delivers outstanding performance. The images are clear and the colors true. However, the aspect ratio (the screen is wider than it is high) takes some getting use to. On balance, I'm very pleased with the product and Amazon's service.
First & most braggadocious. I'm a big guy, 6'4" 200lbs. I have a very long torso and wide shoulders. The reason I explain this likeFifty Shades of Greyis to tell you that no backpack ever fits me. If you are a normal sized 6'7" or a buff 6'0" this pack will fit your Adonis like frame! This is not only rare but when it does its usually means they just extended the shoulder cording. Not so with the XL. It actually fits a tall person better then a small one. The dimensions are big all around not just in a spot or two. I also love the size of the pack itself. It's Fracking Huge! It almost won't fit in the overhead bin its so big. Yes I had it packed with a ton of junk but it wasn't jammed packed maybe squished but not nearly jammed or even past smushed. This pack will not only hold a ton of crap but it will hold weight. Lots of LBS's/.... My last trip on SouthWest I went over weight on my rolling bag 50lbs. So I pulled out 18lbs to make it legit and put those things in the Targus Backpack. Not only did it easily fit but I weighed the backpack when the gate agent turned & I was lugging 72lbs on my back.SO what do I carry in it? To start a 17.6" Asus G74 Laptop (its massive) and I still have room. Could take an 18" I'm sure. This is in the laptop sleeve not the big hole. Next in the mesh on the outside of the sleeve I put 1 or 2 iPads. Then in the main compartment sharing the laptop sleeve I put a 11" Ultrabook in a think padded case. I can also usually fit in 1 or both of the lappy's cords.In the main compartment its mainly one big hole with a half @ss separator towards the bottom. I use the separator as a holder for my Projector [...](which I love bought here on Amazon). While I have found a use for it I often think of ripping it out. It gets in the way most times as it doesn't go to the bottom and allows things to fall underneath or tangle back & forth.Continued in that same hole I place my beloved Blue Yeti [...]. I also put in all my cords, extensions, surge protector, clamp tripod, battery charger, Breast Pump (just had a baby), & my favorite Camera ever the DSLR killer Sony NEX-5 [...] in its case. I also have in there the Shoulder Rig, Handheld flash shoe holder. I also store my Rode Ntg-2 [...] super awesome shotgun microphone. I can fit a jacket or sweater in there as well but its getting tight by this point.ON the outer pack you will find a series of well placed and perfectly laid out pockets. The very outer pockets are single hole quick access types for gun, keys cellphone, etc. I had to mentally designate them as you can easily spend 3 minutes looking for the Visine. A step in more but still with easy front zipper acces is a utility pocket. It has a mesh half pocket facing builtin pen holders, card holders, cell hone or media player holder. As a camera or Movie production bag I keep my M-Audio Microtrack II recorder here with the needed cables. I also keep any quick need charger or cords here.The next series of pockets are in between the outer & inner layer of the bag. Its hard to see in the pics but on the front if you unclip the two clips you will be able to find two large mesh pockets that are great for wet stuff or for large quick grab things like a boom pole or ipad charger. The other cool thing I could do with it was take a 43" Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector [...] , and by hooking the handle of the reflector bag in the clip I was able to transport the reflector without checking it as a large object.All this was easy to manage when going through TSA & was no problem to carry. TSA commented on the vast amount of stuff I had in the backpack. They took a screenshot of it because it was so full of stuff. I also travel with a baby and the pack was not only a help to manage my mobile digital studio but helped carrying the babies extra stuff. It easily doubled as a diaper bag. I even had breast milk in the side padded media holder and the other side was my big ole water bottle.All in all this backpack is the greatest Super huge laptop backpack available. I say this knowing what I'm talking about as I have purchased 7 packs here on Amazon & 3 outside Amazon (returned the others) The Targus XL is the best. Slappa was to small, douchey, and junky, Swiss gear all to small, Targus Drifter to small for G74 others will work. The Asus bags are low quality and only fit the laptop without room for extras.My biggest issue was fitting & protecting my massive Asus G74 laptop. Most of the packs I tried could fit the G74 but not in the padded sleeve. When it does slip in it pulls the pack all cockeyed.Not only does this fit my G74 but it fits the neoprene sleeve I put it in first (It's total overkill as the pack alone is enough). What really made me happy was being able to carry my massive G74, the wife's Ultrabook (tested a second 17" laptop and it fit) two ipads and a crap ton more. All your traveling electronics in one safe pack so the idiot airlines can't mess it up. I literally had a full movie studio plus extras on my back in one pack.When I'm not traveling this pack becomes the worlds greatest photography or dlsr movie bag.Love it, love it, love it! Bought 2 more so when these braniacs discontinue it I will have more!
Got this camera september 2006. Good quality pictures, flash isnt too bright, but can be fixed on many picture programs from your PC. screen is big but not clear. Sometimes instead of just taking a blurry picture, it wont take one at all wich is very annoying when trying to catch a moment. "thinks" before taking a picture sometimes. Alot of different settings on here, i prefer portrait if im taking pictures of people, it gives a nice fleshy tone. All in all a good camera for the sale price of 179. i have one in red.
There is nothing special about these other than they have colors. They simply wrap around, there is no loop (like a belt) that keeps the tie from spreading out. For wire management I prefer the one-time use plastic locking ties. They are very cheap and hold the wires much more securely.
I bought a monster 700 6' cable a week ago, hooked it up to my 40" samsung lcd 1080p and PS3. I must admit I was blown away by the difference between hdmi and component cables. So much so I started looking for more HDMI cables for my other HD components.I looked on Amazan, found this one, I read the reviews, they all convinced me to try it out. Three days later I got them hooked them up. I played apocalypto (blu-ray) on my PS3. I switched back and forth several times on different parts of the movie and couldn't see any change in the quality everything looked exactly the same, or the difference is just not noticeable by the human eye (which is what I use to watch tv). don't get suckered by all the tech stuff Monster throws at you about armored cable or gas injected this and that, bahhh.. Don't buy them, You are just paying for a name.It was well worth the try for me, at $11.00 including shipping for two hdmi cables. I am taking the monster 700 cable back and buying a few more Blu-rays from Amazon with the money I saved.
One of Nikon's best lenses ever! I purchased this lens a few months ago for my D300 and I've used this lens as my primary nearly 80%+ of the time I've used my D300 on different adventures (20+ adventures). It's small, lightweight, and incredibly fast, especially in low light. The ability to manually adjust your f-stop is a plus, though you can always leave it on auto. This lens is great for portraits and general landscapes, and mostly any assignment in between. I was a little shocked that the lens I bought was "Made in China," but it's still a great lens for a bargain price, especially from Nikon. The foldable rubber lens hood and UV filter are sold separately, but worth spending the extra cash for these two accessories. Any photographer, whether you are a pro or just a beginner should be equipped with a lens like this.
I have a homebrewed psp and this keyboard works great. It stil hasnt ran out of batteries and I'va had it for months now. Doesn't seem to be usable on computers.
I upgraded my Kodak camera and dock. I'm sure once I get the right battery in my camera that I will be happy- the dock doesn't seem to recharge my batteries that I have now.
They sent the wrong Item. I had to send them Numbers and photos of the item twice. It was like nobody read or saw the first ones. They finally gave me an rma number and I sent it back. Two weeks later I got most of my refund. I'm still waiting for the rest of it.
While initial setup was easy on this product, I ended up returning it because of hard-to-troubleshoot problems between other network devices and other software on my systems.Instructions are limited and the support line isn't 24/7, so don't plan on installing nights or weekends.
THIS PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE. I honeymooned in cancun mexico everything was lit up and this camera's pictures produced crap. it looks like these pictures were taken in 1972. they are horrible and blurry. should have just bought a digital waterproof camera by the time i paid for these and had the horrid pictures developed.
This product works as advertised, with my son at college now able to watch local sports events using the slingbox and our cable box. The only problem was that on setup, which I did on a weekend, I could not get it going. After several hours of checking and rechecking everything, I still was stumped. Since tech support lines were not open on the weekend (when do they think people are going to set this up?), I had to wait until Monday morning (10 am EST), to find out that the slingbox did not correctly automatically put in the Gateway address. I did that easily with tech support's instructions in about 2 minutes and we were a go.So bottom line, it works as advertised, which is great. I don't mind having to have set it up manually, but (i) why wasn't this issue addressed in the documentation and (ii) why didn't they have tech support available over the weekend when most people are setting this up. As it was, I wasted several hours trying to set this up and ultimately had to miss a few hours of work on Monday morning, until I could get to speak to tech support, to get this item working correctly.
I placed my order on March 4rd and it is not yet shipped.Bad service Amazon!! Very Bad!!I am very Disappointed!!
I tryed to use this charger for 5 times, It didn't worked well and now, after few use the charger is not working.Don't Recomend
I bought it worked great but it stoped working so I wanted to sent it back to get fixed and the shipping was costly and they gave me a new unit but it stoped working.
While some have been disappointed with the optical performance of this camera, they may not have given it a fair test. With a lens that zooms from 38 to 105mm AND a small-diameter lens, the 1/f number runs from 4.0 to 10.9 as the focal length increases. Therefore, plunking in a roll of your favorite 64 or 100 ASA film will lead to S L O W shutter speeds in dim light, which will soften the photograph unless a tripod is used. I've found that using high speed film and/or a tripod in dim light will give excellent images. The lens really is excellent but slow shutter speeds can vitiate its imaging ability.Its exposure calculation is excellent, giving perfectly exposed slides --- amazingly good for a point and shoot camera.As with many P&S; zoom film cameras, the moving of the lens in and out is sometimes annoying. I wish it had internal focusing.
With the right software updates, this mouse is by far the best mouse I have ever owned. The mouse is shaped comfortably, and more importantly it's shaped comfortably no matter which buttons you are using. (Before buying this mouse, I bought and quickly returned the Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse - more on that in a moment). The buttons are customizable: for example, I have one button programmed to close the current window by pressing Alt-F4. The tactile feedback on the wheel is precise but not overly &quot;clicky&quot;.Before buying this mouse, I knew that I wanted a mouse with more than two buttons. I briefly bought the MS Wireless Bluetooth Intellimouse. I found the MS Bluetooth mouse deficient in two respects: First, the wireless reception, like all the wireless keyboards/mice I've tried, was a bit sketchy. I like my computer equipment to do precisely what I tell it to do when I tell it to do it, which is why I also stayed away from the wireless MX700. Second, the form factor on the MS mouse was slightly uncomfortable. The buttons were poorly placed compared to the shape of the mouse, and positioning my hands so as to constantly use the extra buttons made holding the MS Bluetooth mouse uncomfortable. I also tried out the Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse, which has a slightly different form factor - it felt even worse.This mouse, on the other hand, is a dream to use. You find all sorts of time-saving uses for the extra buttons, which speeds up your work substantially. In short, then, I'm very happy with the MX500, and I highly recommend it.
Its very easy and quick for everyone, even more easier than xbox live 100% recomended, easy simply and faster. If you have any questions you can ask to support and they will asist you
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.
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.
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!
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.
Plain and simple, this thing works, at a price that can't be beat. At the time of purchase, I think I paid about one dollar for each of these, so I ordered a bunch of them just to have on hand. They work brilliantly, and though HDMI cables have come down a bit in price (they used to be $50 a pop), this is still a FAR better bargain than whatever scam the brick and mortar retailers will try to con you into. Based on the reviews, I was surprised to see that some people have had disappointing results... I can only speak for my own, and these cables have worked perfectly for years.
This DVD Player is just that i've wanted.Pro: From USB is very quickly the access is great and it menu is friendly.Cont: No volume.
Products exhibits both comfort and superior range limitations. I am able to walk over a hundred feet away from the phone receiver and still carry a clear conversation. The Automatic phone pick up makes life easy when i am away from the desk. Great bang for the buck
Just plug and play, this switch is simple and effective. Sound quality is good, and ti allows me to easily switch between speakers and my headset with no problems. Mine was $15.00 after shipping, great bargain for what I got.
At first I was apprehensive to buy this printer because it is only in the $30-$40 price range. I thought it'd be cheap and fall apart. When I set it up, I was pleasantly surprised by its performance and quality. Sure, its not the most durable printer, but for the price there is no way you can beat it. The quality of the finished paper is excellent. I have no complaints whatsoever!
Why Franklin built this device to run on regular batteries, I'll never know. About six months into ownership, I was reading an ebook when my hand began to feel heat coming from the unit. I shut it off and removed the batteries-- they were so hot, I dropped them. I tried another set of batteries and they overheated. I now read ebooks on my Compaq Aero pocket pc, which I've had for 3 years. The screen is smaller, but the device is dependable, with a rechargeable lithium battery.
I've looked for a long time for a camera that would be perfect for recording at night. Most of the newer ones I've looked at do okay in low light, but they don't have night vision. This camera has super night shot, which is fantastic. Coupled with an IR light, there's no stopping it. It would be perfect for 4th of July, or anything that you need to record at night. I know a lot of people mentioned that it's good for nature vidoes, and I see why. The picture quality during the day is wonderful as well. I love this camera and I'm thrilled I got it. It arrived quickly and looks brand new!
It was a good addition to our play and tv system!!We don't have to switch between PS3 and X box anymore
My scanner died after probably a year +.Hp didn't release win2k drivers at all either. HP support was horrible and even when they finally did release drivers, they wouldn't give me a new copy of the software for windows 2000. They tried to make me pay ...+ shipping to get another cd sent out to me.I said screw it and bought a new scanner. Look elsewhere for a good scanner. Mine got slower and slower until it finally just stopped. At the end it took a good minute for it to "initialize" at the beginning of when you boot up. It wouldn't let my computer do anything until it was initialized.This was a major waste of time and money!
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.
My original unit stopped working soon after getting it. It sounded its loud, shrieking alarm and then THUD!. It wouldn't power back up. I sent it in and received another unit which seemed to work fine for the next year or so. Just last night however, for no reason at all, it did the same thing. The alarm sounded, there was a thud, and it wouldn't power back on. In both cases, the TV was not on! We weren't using any audio/visual equipment and it went dead.The other annoying thing about this item is that on random occasions, when I power on my amplifier - which is NOT plugged into the HTUPS 500, the HTUPS 500 sounds its loud shreiking alarm for a few seconds. I can't seem to mute the alarm. One other thing: the lights on the front are extremely bright. Too bright for my tastes. In a dark room they light up the floor! I have to turn the unit 90 degrees so the lights face a different direction.
I bought this for my mother last Christmas. This only issue I have with this is the battery life. Guardian says only 30 minutes of talk time with the battery - enought for several 911 calls. However, I found this device can also be used to answer and talk on incoming phone calls. Because of the battery live (1 AAA) , it is not recommended. I will try to find some Lithum AAAs and see if we can extend this.As far as what is was designed to do: call 911. This is the best device on the market today. Don't get ripped off with the LifeLine and LifeAlert devices. They are only better if you do not have enhanced 911 service. Most communities do - be sure to check. Otherwise, save hundreds of $$ a year and get this instead.Update 4/12: I always ask my monther if she tests the system. She always says "yes" every day. I was there and happen to test it myself. There is actually 2 tests, one is a battery test and the other is a system test. She was only doing the battery test. The system test failed - may have been this way for months. The pendant lost it's pairing with the base unit - possibly when the battery was changed a few months back. Through directions online, I was able to re-pair it. Just make sure one does the system test every day - the battery test does not mean anything.
I checked reviews on several models before deciding on this one. This is great for our kitchen and has an excellent picture. I haven't had any problems with it so far and I'm pleased with my purchase.
works great in my 1991 honda civic and my 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. signal did give off a wierd muffled noise when my phone went off when the cord was underneath it. only happened a couple times though and i've had it for a month and a half. great quality so far.
While I'm not a serious audiophile, I wanted better speakers headphones than the default that came with the package (a digital piano). There IS a difference. For me, particularly in the low frequencies. It's also true, as others have noted, that you should set the volume down before listening because it doesn't take much to drive these headphones. Extremely comfortable and no reason to think they won't last a long time. Overall, very happy and I appreciate the customer reviews that led me to buy these.
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.
The product is recommended for anyone looking to use it or gift it to one of your family members. Thanks
I have a Hawking Technology router that works without issue, but have some dead spots in my house and purchased this item to try to fix that issue.It didn't work. I tried to configure both automatically and with the wizard, and neither worked.I then got on the phone with customer support. Although the person was a little difficult to understand, they were polite, but then told me that I needed to get version 2 of this device, which, confusingly enough, has the same product ID number, but, as others have noted, includes a different image on the front with an ethernet connection.It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but the techie I spoke with basically indicated it was pointless to try to use the thing with anything other than a Linksys router. I find it extremely irritating that this was not indicated on the packaging or marketing materials.
This modem is no good. Over the last few years I have had to replace it over 10 times; Time Warner seems to be content with providing junky hardware to their customers; again, this modem is a piece of junk. Don't waste your money or piece of mind.Motorola, here I come.
Love the item not only does it prevent for the crevasses of my keyboard to remain clean but it also makes typing a whole lot quieter
I like the Nikons and everything, but I like this camera. This camera has a nice feel to the focus. It is very nice. I like over the Rebel XT and it is good product.
This mouse is such a GODsend after using a wireless mouse for a year. This mouse does it all and everything else. It has alot of buttons so you can configure it to do different things. i have some of them set to things like MINIMIZE and MAXIMIZE so it can improve my browsing.This thing is soooo responsive that it has improved my gaming skills by alot. This is soo good in game such as Counter Strike or America's Army.Pros:1. Responsive2. Smooth moving3. Multiple buttons to configure4. very comfortable for small or large handsCons:1. must have a good MOUSE PAD that is single colored to prevent skipping.
Installed these on a front porch. Great looking, basically you don't see them and they sound great too. The only thing that would have made them better is an even lower price. I'm always looking for a bargain. These are worth the price.
Great solution for those who need two hands to work and don't want a neck pain
I dropped this on the floor in a building at McMurdo Base in Antarctica and broke the flash assembly. Had been happy with the camera, so found parts online and order the flash. Turned out to be a good number of little screws to remove, but not fundamentally difficult. That repair was a couple of years ago. Last winter I bought much better digital cameras for my daughters at a cost of $110 each with extra batteries and cases. Wouldn't be worth repairing now.
It is really nice to have such a long hdmi cable so I can have my laptop basically anywhere and have it hooked up to the TV. For the price, this is a no brainer. I would buy this product again.
This wireless adaptor is very small and takes up very little space. Just plug it in, install the software, and its up an running. It is hassle free, installation is very easy and very reliable performance. I was concerned when I first purchased it because of it's size, but as the old saying goes, size can fool you. I LOVE IT..............it works like a little champ.
I've bought a 340 GB version of this drive, connected to my Gateway computer with Windows XP. Windows recognize it as a new drive, it appears, works for few seconds and disappears. Then few seconds later it appears again and cycle repeats itself. Computer has no problem working with another external hard drive - by Western Digital, or with digital camera. I've returned it back. However, on a bright side, the huge oval button on top has very lively flashing lights and looks very entertaining.
I bought this product 3 months ago from Amazon. After two months of operation, it's dead. No light nothing after power up. I tried to contact Roku tech support and request an RMA but THEY'VE NEVER RESPONSED. I wished I could give this product a 0 star!
There is no excuse for a digital camera in this price range to be outperformed by a comparable camera from 2003. Every single indoor picture I took with this camera came out grainy and dark. My older 3.1 megapixel camera from four years ago took much, much better pictures until it broke. I'm going to have it repaired and return this piece of junk.
I also bought this stylish and elegant keyboard for my gaming systems (PS3 and Xbox 360) as well as for use on my laptop when I don't want to be hunched over it. I do miss the numeric keypad but for what I use it for, it is far from a necessity. The keys are smooth and consistent without sticking. Easy connectivity with all my devices for which I use it on. So far, no glitches have been noted. I personally have not had any trouble with the "TouchDisc" scroll pad and I have big fingers. It is not like a mouse and only needs a gentle touch. The keyboard blends well with all of my electronics equipment so you don't have to worry about a sore thumb sticking out. The battery life thus far has been outstanding. If you are considering upgrading your keyboard, I do recommend this keyboard. Granted it is a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for....usually.
Have had this almost a year now, works like a charm and it was a great price.
Well, I really don't see what there is to dislike about this DVD player. I purchased it after buying the D510 receiver and H452F-K speakers (both Pioneer) to upgrade my existing theater sound. It works with the remote that came with the receiver, but the buttons on the receiver remote are even smaller than the ones on the DVD remote. However, I don't seem to have a problem with either one.I connected it with an optical cable (not included) and the sound is absolutely awesome. By the way, don't kink the optical cables or they're toast. An acquaintance of mine found that out the hard way.Easy to connect with analog or digital cables, lightweight, and has many options in the GUI setup including pan and scan, condition memory for specific DVDs, parental lock, and it is relatively quiet, although I must admit that I have it behind glass.It plays CDs and various CDRs without any problems. Going through the Pioneer receiver, it really sounds sweet. Great sound especially for orchestra and big band/swing. Fills up the room.I am very happy, and perfectly content that that Pioneer makes all of my digital audio and video products (including a 6-disk magazine CD player). Hey, and it looks good as well. If only they had a decent subwoofer. ;
Great resolution. I like it how it can rest on my notebook. Great camera!
I ordered the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR and this filter was grouped with the lens and SD card. It does not fit the lens and needed to be returned. It may be a fabulous lens, I was not able to try it.
I had an old, chunky metal switch box from the early 90's that I attempted to resurrect when I found myself wanting to share a printer with two computers again. I had to order cables and adaptors as it was so old it used parallel instead of USB. After way too much time and effort, even though my computer saw the device, I could not get it to print successfully.I went online to find another solution and found this happy little fellow who is much smaller than I imagined from the photos. The device is 4 3/4" tall (but I lay it on it's side as it doesn't like to stand up), a little under 1"wide and 3" deep. I plugged in the USB cables and my old computer immediately began printing, with no effort whatsoever. My vista machine did a little work updating drivers when I plugged it in. I also had to manually go to control panel and add the USB printer but from then on, no issue, unless I forget to select the right button on the box before printing. But even when I print first, realize my error and then push the correct button, it starts printing the job immediately without having to print again.To top it off, this switch box and the two USB cables were cheaper than just the cables and adaptors I had to buy when I was trying to revive my ancient switch box, which has now found its eternal resting place. I could have saved myself time, hassle and money had I purchased this item in the first place. Enjoy!
So far, I am very satisfied with this product. The DVP was converted to region-free: 0 (multi-format) and now I am able to watch foreign DVDs. Great value!
Lock up two items (laptop and LCD projector) with one cable. The peace of mind is great!
Bought this camera at a best buy store - Salesman said it was the new improved variety of the older FinePix 3800. I had been planning on buying a 3800 soon, before Christmas - since I was all ready sold on my daughter's FinePix 2800, which is a great camera and uses batteries so sparingly (3800 and 2800 are pretty much the same camera but with different pixel densities).However, after I got the S3000 home and shot a few pics, I discovered that this so called 'IMPROVED' version of the 3800 has NO AUDIO mode for the video - whew! what an improvement, 'silent digital movies.' When I returned the 3000 to the store for a refund, I discover that best buy has a 15% restocking fee - cost me $45 to return. Unhappy me.So today I am searching the net for a good buy on the older 3800, which has Audio &amp; Video - and only a 6X zoom, less than the 10X zoom on the S3000.So do you want Audio and Video or 10X zoom?
I have a DCS-6620G and DCS-5300W. They both developed minor problems shortly after the 1 year warranty ran out. The DCS-6620G ethernet port failed and the DCS-5300G pan capability failed. I called DLink tech support and they told me that they will not repair these products or exchange them after the warranty, and that there are no authorized service centers. I escalated through 3 levels of tech support and then to US customer support and was given the same story and no way to get them repaired. The customer service lady stated that this was their policy on all products. They expect you to discard your $800 camera and buy another one. I recommend you don't buy any DLink product costing more that $100 - $200 as they are not very reliable and are disposable once they fail.
Using it with my Palm T/X. Great case and thinner than other palm hard cases. Only complaint is it a little tricky to open due to the way the latch on the side is designed (not enough to "grab on" to front of case when opening). No a huge deal though. Has storage for 2 memory cards on the inside cover (a surprise find), and is cut-away so you can access the memory card slot, stylus, headphone jack, synch, and charge with case closed. Also comes with a removable belt clip if you are so inclined.
I order this item on 11/26/2007 from Salestormusa, I received it on 11/30/2007. Very fast serivces. My little girl is very happy with it, it play good. A good buy. We also have the Princess TV and it sets right on top of the combo perfectly. If you have a little girl, this is a perfect gift for her.
I purchased this for when my current toner cartridge runs out, so I won't really know until that happens. It came without any issues and appears to be correct.
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.
this purchase for these microsoft points was fast and easy and my game code was made available to me and ready for me to use on xbox live instantly with no problems
i just bought this camera and it is great. i bought a 1GB memory card with this camera. on the highest quality mode it holds 1254 pitchurs and on lowest qualily it holds 3656 pitchures. Yes those numbers are right, or it holds 55 minutes of solid video with sound, same quality as a video camera. The only problem have which is really small i cant get it to play sound when i play the video back on the camera. If anyone out there knows how to make it play sound on the camera or if it is even made to do that, please email me at chane_vandenburg@yahoo.comGreat camera for the price though.
With a four year old in the house, our videos get dirty and make the heads on the video machine dirty too. This tape cleaner works very very well and is easy to use; just 10 seconds on "play" does the trick. I bought a second one for our weekend house.
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.
THIS IS THE BEST DVD PLAYER IVE EVER HAD AND HAS LASTED LONGER TOO. IT TAKES VERY LITTLE SPACE SO EVERYONE HAS ROOM.
This little device saves me from having to carry a cable for my computer and the software required to download my pictures. Now, I simple place the camera's card into the reader and plug it into any USB port. All without extra cables or software.
For those of you who are looking for HDMI cables...look no further because this is the product for you. I have to admit that I was very skeptical about buying this product online; however, after reading CNET's reccomendation online, I thought I'd give it a try. Previously, I bought a HDMI cable at a local electronics store and I paid too much for it because of what I believed the salesperson told me. Six months after that purchasing mistake on my part, I stumbled across an article on CNET that gave 6 reasons why consumers should buy HDMI cables online. The article stated that a major reason why consumers should buy them online was the price. Department stores jack up the prices despite their sales jargon about quality and paying for what you get...that's nonsense! Both cables are identical and I tried them both on my LCD television. Fool me once...shame on you! Fool me twice...shame on me! Consumers, don't buy your cables at the store. Save yourself a few bucks and purchase them online.
I have been using this for about 2 years. It fits my 17" notebook perfectly. The bag is a little bit on the large size, i feel as if i could put a parachute in it.Good quality though, seems to be water resistant, and has TONS of room for whatever!
Included the tools I needed to do the job. Also included decent instructions for replacement. Even if you aren't all that handy you could easily find a youtube video to show you what the instructions leave out.
Maybe because I am using comcast Blast! and IPV6, the router cannot tolerate my speed! I think the router is quite broken, it get rebooted automatically after days, maybe because the heat when the cpu was busy. I then bought another router more than $100, it was quite good. So I think I don't suggest buying DIR615
I decided to buy the Linksys high gain antenna to extend the range of my Linksys wireless-G router. Although it was very easy to install compared to the reported difficulties in configuring the Linksys wireless range expanders, the high gain antenna did little to improve my signal strength in my upstairs location of my networked laptop. For me this product was a waste of money.
Had this for about four months before it totally quit on me. I've tried installing it on multiple PCs with both driver versions but Windows will no longer recognize the device even when it auto-detects it.A week prior to this I had been running it on a Linux box where I had to reboot about once a day in order for it to work again.Seeing as my router is Belkin, I thought I wouldn't have any problems. Big mistake; I'm going for a Netgear device this time around.
This backpack is large enough to carry my 18" Laptop as well as nearly everything in my house. The only issues I have found with it (good or bad) the zippers are not very resistant and tend to unzip often so just need to look out for that. Many compartments and tons of room.
I picked this up to use with my Sony DAV-DZ170 Theatre System. Fits the surround speakers perfectly!Not a whole lot to say about this guy. It mounts up to the wall just fine so long as you are careful about it (and depending on the type of surface you are mounting to). Once in, the clamp and ball style makes mounting the speakers REALLY easy. You just remove the ball and stud, screw it into the speaker until snug, then pop the speaker into place. Tighten the speaker, position it, then give it a final snug to keep it where you set it. It supports both the wall and ceiling, and the angles available are pretty much limitless.If this fits your speakers, definitely give it a go. I couldn't be happier with them.
Logitech makes a very good product. This has great features altho I have trouble accidently pressing the rightclick pad occationaly. Possibly the switch might be made a little stronger? Anyway I would still buy it again. Good product.
I purchased this stand to use with my new iPad and it just works. iPad sits solid in portrait or landscape mode, even with my iPad still inside it's leather case. I also use it with my Kindle (and it is in a leather case as well) and have zero complaints. It is small and lightweight and fits folded into the smallest space, no problem. I highly recommend this product.My only complaint: Considering it is just made from plastic, the price is a bit high.
Great product. With ultra fast graphics. The only cons is the heat it produce.
Best thing about this mouse is the packaging. None of that heat-sealed plastic stuff that is next to impossible to get into.The mouse itself, contrary to other reviews is SMALLER than a regular mouse, about 3/4 the size.My main problem with it though is that it feels really cheap. The left and right buttons sound cheap. The battery compartment opens in a cheap way. I'm a big "wheel user" for scrolling, and it's NOT a smooth scroll - it's like there's a ratchet/cog in there. What you're scrolling "jumps" - I even downloaded Intellipoint 7.0 (the latest version) - that doesn't fix it - even with the slowest scroll. I just can't use it - that would drive me insane.For the price, it's not worth returning it - I'll keep it as a mouse of last resort - but I definitely would not recommend it.
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?
I read many reviews for this device on both New Egg's site and Amazon. I was looking for a solid reliable encloser that would meet or exceed the standards of my Mapower drive enclosure that is for my IDE drive. Alas Mapower does not make a readily available sata drive enclosure. I saw the more expensive silver version of this drive built like an iron tank in the local Mac shop and didn't want to pay the extra $10 for it. This drive enclosure is solid its all metal except for the front and rear "caps" however they are well reinforced. This unit does come with 2 power cords for the USB which after thinking about it didn't bother me. Basically you need the extra cord only (using my MacBook as a test guide) when it is running off battery. This is actually quite important since usb ports can be unreliable when not properly powered-so having an extra cord when on battery is for data protection. Also if you go to Macally's site you can actually order a separate power adapter if you have an outlet nearby and want to use your other usb port for something else.The form factor is pretty simple, my only thing is the case could have been better drilled for the side screws that attach the back plastic lid. They hold it together fairly well all asides. Another thought is that the cords are fairly small which I find a good thing and the usb cords are separate there is no double usb cord like you find on some enclosures. The only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars is I wish it came with its own case and I wish the screws fit a bit flusher on the back portion of the case. I have a WD Scorpio drive in there and you attach it to the plate then slide it into the case. No it fits fairly snug and it was worth the money.
I wanted headphones like this when I bought my XM MyFi years ago but the expense put me off. Now at this price they are a bargain. The are big, and not as comfortable as they could be but everything works well, including the built-in antenna, and after years of it being tethered to my car or stereo it is great to have the MyFi be portable too.
the cameras work fine, not as sharp as my x-10 cameras but had to go hard wired due to the fact that my dsl wireless router is 2.4 mhz as were the x-10 cams. the alarm is great as is the 2 way intercom. night vision is ok but the porch light is better. for the price all in all it is ok. hope it keeps working as it was a pain to run the wires! it does all that it says it does. if you have the time to run the wires then I reccomend this kit as a low cost way to see and talk to the people that come to the doors. comes with 2 60 foot cables. if you need more ebay is much cheaper than lorex/amazon for extensions fyi. 4 stars due to not as sharp and color correct lens.
I have had this 7-port hub for a couple of months now and am using it with an iMac. Its performance has been erratic. I had all my peripherals plugged to it - printer, camera, keyboard-mouse and my iPod sync cable.It worked fine for a couple of weeks. Then the keyboard-mouse started failing to detect on startup. Unplugging and replugging would solve the problem but it was not worth the trouble for every time. Then the iPod refused to sync through the hub. So now I am back to using the ports on my computer.So I'm not happy with the product. Either I got a bad piece or Mac users should stay away from this USB Hub.I'm unhappy because I was a believer in D-Link. I have a D-Link wireless router that has been working flawlessly for over 2 years now.Follow Up: I contacted customer service and they sent me a replacement that has been working well since..... so I guess I just had a bad part.. nothing to do with computer compatibility.
This product is well made & was an excellent purchase. It is used constantly. Has variable heat setting. The night light is particularly useful in the bathroom when it's dark. I will be buying more for my other bathrooms.Good value for money.
Purchased on a recommendation by a computer specialist. I have stored material on the flash drive, but I can only anticipate the results.
The installation software did not work as promised, and I had to uninstall and reinstall a few times in order to get the unit setup to the point where I could do a manual configuration of the printer in WinXP. If you are not fairly adept at Windows, you are going to be VERY frustrated. Also, you will lose the Scan and FAX features of your USB multifunction printer. Apparently, you can only make those work with a direct connection to the USB port.
Haven't used it yet...but the starage is more than ampel... nice design.
I was debating between this camera and Nikon D40X, and decided to buy this camera instead. Nikon D40X only has 3 autofocus points and not enough for me. Nikon D80 probaby would be a good choice but a lot more expensive. Canon Rebel XTi got all the features I need at a reasonable price.I had very good experience with Canon cameras. I owned a EOS 10 (film) and a Powershot S400 before and they are all excellent. So far I'm very happy with my new EOS Rebel XTi (well, except the box delivered by UPS was torn open...). The zoom range of the lens in the kit is not enough for me so I bought camera body only and got a 28-135mm lens with IS instead.
tinny, no bass whatsoever, they just sound bad. they are also uncomfortable because of the way they are shaped and don't fit well.
The HP 27/28 combo pack is a good buy compared to purchasing the cartridges separately. Amazon's price was a lot better than retail. My only objection is that toner prices are way too high in general.
Though it doesn't look pretty in the picture, it's actually the perfect size for a 13" Macbook, which many reviews don't tell you. It's total length is approximately 12" and has an opening of four inches and lays just outside the Apple track pad. Each Kensington wrist pad is 3" tall and 4" wide. The unit is a rubber device, foldable in half, with thin memory foam pads. very decent. see YOUTUBE for a product demo -convinced me in a jiff. Perfect for the college student always typing day and night in awkward positions.Product Demo @:[...]
When I bought this I was so excited. It seemed to be working fine for like the first two days but then i was listening to a song and it froze. Now i have to send it to customer service and hope they will fix it
Have had one of these for years with no problems. It is simple and works. Bought this one for a friend.
Very good fixed lens from Nikkor. Would recommend for anyone looking for a normal lens for portraits, etc.
...with a name like "SportaPro" I assumed they'd be pretty good for, you know, sporty things, like jogging.When in behind-the-neck position, they tend to drift a bit. You have to get the band EXACTLY right, since that's the only thing holding them up - the band resting on your neck.Also, I'm not saying these things need a manual, but a small piece of paper with little arrows showing which way the things can fold on the headphones will be nice. They're a lot more adjustable than most headphones, but it's not immediately obvious.For the price, they sound really good. Despite the drift I've been using them for over a year and have no plans on switching.
I bought this battery in early March. It died in May. It lasted a little more than a couple of months.
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).
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'm petty pleased with this purchase. The box its well conducted and provides protection for my cigars. The main reason I purchased it was for the boat. It is water and crush proof so I don't have to worry about accidentally damaging my cigars while out in the weather. If your looking for the humidifier to be the main reason for buying this, think again. Don't get me wrong, at least there is an effort to keeping your cigars fresh but there's really no way of knowing if its effective out not. I never keep them in it other than transit between humidors. I like to think of it a an armored truck used for protecting my most precious possessions between vaults!
I like this item so much that it protects my camera lens and also help limitthe amount of unnecessary light going through the lens during picture taking.
All you pay for is the size. I don't know what you could use this for without paying extra for the accessories and add on's?I paid extra for the web browser and cinema package so I could browse the net and watch videos. I also purchased the power dock (so I can charge it up via the power socket and not to hook it up to my PC). With all these additional extras just to get the thing to work adds to the price.Charging time is very slow, sound quality is poor. I calculated what I spent on this and it was near enough the same price as a cheap laptop.Archos need to improve on this device and include the additional extras as standard to make this any good. Nice try no medal!
Problem; your product description says &quot;a 2 GB hard drive&quot;. This is in error.
this earphone is simply amazing and the sound quality is awesome with superb bass performance and th price is resonable too.
...and sometimes you don't. Nothing wrong with the mouse on arrival. Cheap and cheerful. Several months on, it's tracking poorly and the cursor skipping. Very fussy about what surface it's used on (mousepad is best) and too much or too little pressure causes it to simply stop tracking. It's either got gunk/dust in the lens or a loose wire. Whatever it is, it's not happy. At the price of a new one, it's not worth shipping back for repair/replacement. Standard disposable item.Trouble is, the two Kensington basic USB mice I ordered at the same time are working perfectly still (we bought 3 different mice to compare them in the office), cost about $2 less, and have vastly superior software (particularly on the Macs). I'd vote against this one.
This camera takes terrible photos. On auto mode you have to take 3-5 photos in a row to get one good one that is not over exposed, underexposed or just a blank black photo with no image at all. DO NOT GET THIS CAMERA unless you want to be stuck with a lemon.
I don't know a lot about this cable as far as it's manufacturing specifications (wire quality, guage, insulation and sheathing), but I plugged it in and it works.
I had high hopes for this phone, based on other reviews here. Alas, it kills my wireless Internet connection. I've tried resetting the router to another band, and even enabling something called "interface robustness" to make it work. But it still drops my connection.I've looked everywhere to find a 5.8 Ghz phone with this same cordless headset functionality, but it doesn't seem to exist. Why not? Does anyone know of one?
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!
Its perfect lighting I do a lot of traveling and this light does not overheat when used for hour. I also like the way it is not overly bright just right.
It plays everything and you can even plug and play from an external hardrive that has its own power supply. Good all around for playability.downsides: that remote... ugh... its tempermetal shall we say but when you get around to figuring it out well, it will only be slightly aggravating. (my best advice is using left and right for fast forwarding than the skip/ff buttons as it will always confuse the two if you aren't careful)
I purchased this item maily for scanning my documents to organize.Pros: Work well with omnipage batch manager. Scanning quality is good. Fast starting and scanning for home use. very compact. Easy to clean scanner surface.Cons: You have to be patient to install software, take long.
I still love my 9 year old PowerBook G4 - but seldom use it because the orginal battery is so dead it won't hold a charge for 5 minutes. I didn't want to spend the money for a new Apple battery and I was concerned about after market batteries. But the prices was right and most reviews were favorable so I took the chance. I've had it now for about 5 months, and it's doing great. As best I can remember, it performs like the original. It fits well, color is O.K., and it even has the status LEDs and push button.
I love my new little pink mouse! With no cord, I have the freedom to move about on my desk. I wish I had spent a little more and gotten a model with an off switch. To save the battery, I have to remove the USB plug at the end of each use. At least the mouse has a handy little storage place on it for the USB plug. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
After paying $75 for this item, it does not work properly. It puts ink all over the paper and is useless.
I got this headphones, the cord that runs from one to another and to the laptop is very short and does not reach the laptop. So there is an extention cord enclosed. The problem is that the extention cord has a very loose connection with the main cord. You have to be immobile all the time, to the point of holding your breath not to disconnect the cords. Good luck with the item. I could not return it, b/c the sellers stocking fee was high, and he included part of the price in shipping.
I ordered for the first time and read all the reviews noting the fast or instant delivering which is what I wanted and needed. But what I failed to do was to realize that the default is for the "CARD" not a "CODE". I assumed all was good when at check out there was no delivery charge since I expected an email with a usable code. No code came and I had to go through the customer service maze to find my error. I had to reorder making sure to click the CODE option and sure enough I received the code at the end of the process. But I still now have to return the card that was not wanted but that is due to be delivered next week. The CODE works great but I would like to see a bigger note or highlight about the TWO options that has the default setting as card to be mailed for other novices like myself.
I ordered this cable on Thursday with free 2 days shipping. I received the product on Tuesday. The product come inside a box with 2 caps at the connectors. The cable gage is thickner then the one shown in the picture. I connected to my Panasonic projector and the quality was amazing at 720P and 1080i. Why buy name brand HDMI cable. This one surve the purpose.
I was replacing a neighbor's modem card since I had just upgraded their system to Windows 7 and the current modem was not compatible. This was one of the only modems I could find that was compatible with 7 so I ordered it and installed it. At the three day mark, it works flawlessly. I can't speak for longevity but it was an easy install, and does it's job perfectly. For its price, you can't ask for much better.
This is another great product made by Sony. This walkman is very reliable, durable, stylish and I haven't had any problems with it so far. The price is also fine and I highly recommend it to everyone who needs such.
This range expander is an aweful product to get functioning. I updated every driver and firmware on several different routers and the range expander, all to no avail. I would not ever buy this device again.
This is my first time having a printer that does borderless photos. They come out incredible. I bought a pack of 4x6 sheets, and the prints blow me away. Its fast and quiet too.However, like the last reviewer said, no one makes refills or even replacement cartridges for this printer (yet). Something about Canon having a patent on the cartridge style - see this link:http://www.discountcartridge.com/newcapr.htmlSo, it gets 4 starts instead of 5.Anyway, although I hate being cornered into only buying retail ink, I'm pretty much okay with it at this point. My last printer, the Epson CX5400 went through about 5 refills and clogged up big time on me. The printer I had before that had about the same number of refills, and clogged up. I think I've lost faith in the cheapo refill kits (not to mention the mess and time).Still, $68 hurts to replace all 5 ink tanks. That price used to buy me about 5 refills. Hmm, 5 seems to be the magic number here :)I haven't had a chance to use the slide / negative scan tool yet, but that's another reason I got this printer.The scans I have made are high quality.The footprint is big, but about the same as my old Epson CX5400.I love the two paper trays, and it does double-sided prints from the cassette tray.
I was looking forward to using this recorder after I received it for Christmas and indeed started transfering some VHS tapes to DVD. From the beginning this machine gave me trouble. It would stop and freeze up when it was trying to format a new disc for recording at 98% complete and would not respond to anything, so I had to pull the power cord to reset it. A few times I had recorded a program and when I go to finalize the DVD, it had some error and did not record. Also after about 7 months (I hadn't used it that much), It started making a loud humming noise while it was pluged in but not being used. I had to start unplugging it! Now, a couple days ago, I went to record a program and it would not even format a new disc. I tried 3 different discs (of good quality) and the stupid thing could not get past 98% complete. I'm glad I didn't spend my money on it, but unfortunately a family member did. My advice: Buy a name brand thats been around awhile, like sony etc. Sorry:(
What can I say about this camera wow the pics are fantastic the color it is as good as my Sony with a 1080i in it this camera has things in it a $900 camera would have I have also purchased the LENMAR DL-CRV3 Rechargeable and the Lenmar KITCRV3 Charger for CRV3 Battery works great bought this camera in Jan of 2007 and its still going strong love it.
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.
For this product, it does indeed seem that this is the best one out there. Good quality. The controls are simple and illuminated. It does take a little tinkering to find a station that you won't get static on, and if you are driving through cities, you will have to change the station sometimes. FCC rules don't allow these types of transmitters to emit too much power, so if you are looking for a perfect solution that is completely static-free while travelling, you may want to invest in a new stereo system where you can plug your MP3 player into the front.My only gripe are is that this does not transmit in a higher volume. You will have to turn your radio up pretty loud. When you are done, don't forget to turn the radio down before you turn off or it'll scare you and everyone else in the car.
design wise this keyboard is perfect and also the stroke is very clean, but it is not worth the price unless you love the design :D
I bought this adapter after struggling for years with the FM transmitter type, hoping that it would provide good consistent performance. It worked OK for a few commutes, then the tape player started spitting it out, for no apparent reason. Now I can't get it to play at all; it just kicks it back out and displays an error message.When I checked the car's owner's manual to determine what the error code meant (E10) it said that the tape was being ejected because it was stuck. I tried to rotate the sprocket and sure enough, it was stuck, like it was at the end of the tape. It would, however, go the opposite direction. I don't know why the machine didn't just autoreverse it and continue to play.I checked the packaging and could find no solution to the problem. I did find a warning, in very small print that the adapter was not recommended for use in cars that had AC Delco radios. My radio doesn't say AC Delco, but it is a Buick, and I believe all GM cars have AC Delco radios.Has anyone else encountered and solved this problem? I am guessing, based on a review of other dissatisfied buyers that this may be the source of their problems as well. The AC Delco warning appears nowhere in the Amazon product description that I can see, and it should.------------------------------------------------------------------------------I purchased one of these made by Monster at Walmart for around $18. It works perfectly.
hey it came in the mail as it should have on time, it works just fine, and looks good as well, love it
I bought a CX5200 (almost identical to the CX5400) in Sept 2003. My family has used it regularly over the past 13 months. Everything was fine until I had to change both the yellow cartridge and the cyan cartridge for the second time (Sept/04). After that cartridge change, neither colour would print any more. Recently I changed the black cartridge (third time) and now the black will not print either. The only colour that prints now is magenta and I would bet that the next time I replace that cartridge (it's only been replaced once before), it won't print either. What's the story here? I have only ever used expensive Epson cartridges, the printer is used every day or two, and we have performed regular head cleanings on it. This should not happen to an expensive all-in-one printer like this. Based on the similar experiences of other CX5200 and CX5400 owners, I suspect that this printer has a fatal flaw that Epson refuses to own up to. If you presently own one that is still working, enjoy it while it lasts because it won't last long. If you are thinking of purchasing an Epson CX5400 or any other Epson all-in-one, save your money and buy a Canon or a Hewlett-Packard. The Epson all-in-one printers are designed for failure after a year or so - just as the warranty runs out. If Epson had a backbone and some integrity they would replace or fix the printers of the many customers who have had their CX5200/5400's fail just outside the warranty period. Yes, and maybe some day the sun will rise in the west!
The cable works out of the box. I use it to connect my PS3 to my screen. Nothing to complain. Great choice to save some bucks.
I purchased this plan for a camera that I purchased from amazon and was not successful in reaching them. I called, emailed, called, emailed and nothing x2months!! I ended up asking for a refund and that took forever with several emails and phone calls!
Good product. This was a great experience. The prodeuct shipped quickly. I would recommend again. Store met all my expectations.
This screen protector is perfect for my Kindle Fire. It comes with easy to follow installation instructions and goes on easily and quickly. It does help to cut down glare from overhead lighting. 2 thumbs up!
The Harmony has made using my entertainment system so easy and the setup was absolutely painless. If you have a table full of remotes, spring for one of the Harmonys. I have the 670 and I'm very pleased with it.
The E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones are the second pair of Shure's I've owned and while I am satisfied with the sound, both sets have been anything but durable. I lost the sound in the left headphone in both sets (probably a wiring issue). Even for moderately-priced earbuds, this lack of durability is not acceptable. Buy a product with better quality.
This is much lighter and feels cheaper than what I would have expected, but I purchased it based on someone else's online review who ran over it when it was stood up on edge. It didn't break, but instead gouged the asphalt. I don't plan on doing that, so I'll take that test at face value over my own assessment of weight and construction. If it is truly made of titanium, I know weight can be deceptive. Very pleased with product. Like not having a cap. It doesn't have much to work with if you want to use a lanyard, just a small ring attached to one corner. I use a fishing barrel swivel to attach it to my key ring.
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!
This is the perfect partner for you Garmin GPS system, it protects your GPS from dust, water, fall downs and scratches on the screen.
The lens that SiPix chose for this camera is too small for the imager used. Note that most of the examples shown are either in round or oval frames. This hides that fact that the edges are blurred. And it doesn't matter how steady you hold the camera.Following is SiPix technical support's response to a question concerning this blurring:&quot;The camera uses a wide angle lens, this causes the outer edges to be slightly blurred.Thank you for contacting SiPix Technical Support.&quot;I think that response speaks volumes ...This is NOT a camera company with an view like that about the images their product produces.
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.
I am not at all pleased with this product. It is not convienent to carry nor will the camera fit in it. I like to carry spare batteries with me and am not allowed the space to carry even an extra card. I would not reccomend this case nor will I be using mine.
If you are looking for a very easy to use, ultra compact, 4Megapixel digital point and shoot camera that takes very good quality images, performs as well or better than, and is priced below most of the cameras in this class, than this camera is a very good choice. Are there better more versatile, more feature loaded 4 MP cameras out there? Yes. But at this price, this camera is hard to beat.I am a very experienced photographer with my 35mm SLR but the Nikon Coolpix 4100 is my first digital camera. I chose it for its simple graphic menus and ease of use. I wanted a point and shoot that was small and light to carry with me but not so thin and tiny that it cost $600 and was impossible to get a good grip on. This camera is small but not tiny and has very nice ergonomics and is comfortable to hold without worry of dropping it.I do not agree with the negative comments and reviews about this camera. PC magazine gave it only a fair rating but Steve's Digicams and CDNET and a few other sites recommend it. So you may want to investigate more but it is my opinion that this is a good 4MP camera. It is extremely simple to use and almost anyone should be able to take it out of the box, put it on auto mode and take very nice pictures with it. My 8 year old son can operate it and take pictures with it, and that was another reason I chose this camera. As for battery life, yes it eats alkalines-don't bother with them- Get rechargables or a CRV-3 pack and battery life will be better than average or very good depending on how many flash pictures you take or how much reviewing you do.The scene modes are nice in that they will automatically adjust the cameras ISO speed, shutter, and aperture to challenging lighting situations, so that you can take good shots in otherwise tough light. The ones I have tried so far seem to work well.I have had this camera for several days now and I have been pleased with the results so far. I have run it through a series of tests and from what I can see it is a very cabable camera and the images are crisp, detailed and clear, with nice true to life color.There are some weaknesses but for what it will be used for 90% of the time by 90% of people these are probably not major issues. It does tend to have a little noise in the shadows and dark areas but I think most cameras in this price and size range do because of small sensors. It has a little trouble focusing in low light but all digitals do as far as I know. Colors in the blue violet range can be a bit off depending on the light conditions. The flash is a little weak but if the subject is within 10 feet or so it does fine.It lacks manual control. If you want the ability to adjust a whole lot of stuff that will probably make your pictures turn out worse than if you let the camera do it for you, then choose a different camera like the Canon A75 or A85. The Nikon 4100 does let you adjust white balance, exposure compensation, and color options along with all the different scene modes. I find I am experimenting with all of them. Advanced users may want more controls to experiment with than this camera offers but for a small, simple point and shoot that takes very good pictures it delivers.Is it perfect? NO. that is why I gave it 4 stars and not 5. For ease of use it should get a 5 for sure.
Yes, it is just a microfiber cloth. And yes, it is expensive for what it is. But it does what it says it will do perfectly - it's a thin, microfiber cloth that is sized perfectly to cover your keyboard when your computer is closed. It is thin enough that the computer will sleep when the lid is closed. It also looks nice and has a high quality feel to it. Pricey, but worth the money
I just installed this software on my G5 Dual 2 Gigahertz machine and am very un-satisfied with the product! It is very slow to respond and if you were planning on imaging the disks to your hard drive for faster response, forget it. This software crashes ALOT and is overall unstable. The navigation is not like previous versions of Topo! either. Does the software work? Yes. Are the maps great? Yes. It is the interface that is poor on this one. National Geographic needs to go back to the drawing board on this one!
If your computer runs windows vista 64bit or the new windows 7, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!It will not work. Since this is a bi-directional server, you must install a virtual USB port on each oomputer.This software will not install on 64bit computers. You are then left with sending your print jobs to the servers IP address which is a) one way only so forget about that fancy printer/scanner you have and b) will not work anyway. This unit refuses to work as a traditional print server.The box and web site both say vista supported.I called customer service and spoke to a level 1 tech. He did not know what a print server was. Level 2 was no better. Level 3 began to tell me how I could set it up on a TCP/IP port. I explained I wanted the bi-directional function I PAID FOR, and he said he thought he had a solution and would call back in a hour. That was three days ago.
I'm gonna keep this short...First of all, my last HDMI cable got a terrible short in it, causing me to loop it underneath my laptop in order to watch videos on my TV. Eventually, it got worse and I needed a replacement. However, it's hard to find a store that sells HDMI cables for less than ten dollars so I decided to check online, which is how I found this baby! Not only did it cost me next-to-nothing, but it worked right out of the package!If you're looking for a good HDMI cable for an even better price, then look no further!
This basic HDMI cable works great and was an excellent price. Best Buy charges $20+ for this same cord. Great job amazon.
Got one of these as a wedding present 21 years ago, but lost the locking ring about 8 years ago. I couldn't find the part back then, or even another Salad Shooter. Been complaining about that every time I have to grate cheese, but now I've got my new one. Looks more modern, but otherwise, works exactly the same. Yay!!
I received my transducer on the exact day Amazon said I would receive it. It was exactly what I ordered and fit my GPS unit perfectly. Shipping and service were fantastic and I assure you, I will be doing a lot of business with Amazon in the future.
I give it a 4 out 5 stars.Pro: Cheap, does its job, easy to screw on/off.Con: Annoying reflection.It also saved my lens from destruction. My little cousin accidentally knocked down my tripod with my Nikon on it, and the next thing I know my filter is shattered and in a horrible condition. However, my lens was unharmed & good to go :)
Exactly what I was looking for. It has just enough space for the camera and an extra card if you need it. The camera strap serves as the carrying strap and the case can be easily removed for a quick shot, then easily replaced to keep your camera safe. I use rechargeable batteries and have a rapid charger that I keep in my car, in 15 minutes I'm up and going again, so I've never found a need to carry an extra set of batteries. I purchased two other cases before this one (the deluxe-carry-everything model, and an average sized model) and it was a total waste. I ended up just sticking the camera in the diaper bag to cut down on space and bulk and my first camera got ruined because of it. I would highly recommend this if you are on the go a lot with your camera.
I have used the 2.0 GB on my cellular phone and I am satisfied.
I like this keyboard because it's so thin and light weight. It saves a lot of space on my small computer table. I also found the touch pad very usuful when you just want to move the pointing short distance. The mouse is very precise and rechargeable. I'm happy with this product.
I love this case - we use our camera for fishing trips and with the rain, wind, and general rugged nature of fishing, it's perfect!
I'v purchased and use more expensive "Super/Monster/Mega" cables and found that all those $40-$50 products aren't any better in performance but are much greater in price. I spent $12 dollars total, $11.92 for shipping and $0.08 for the four cables. I'm curently using 2 and keep 2 as back-up just in case. I probably won't need replacement's for a while.
This filter does what it says. Mostly it protects expensive lenses. That is it's main purpose and it arrived quickly.
My iPod video's battery was at the point where it wouldn't last for more than an hour and a half at the most, often times less, so I figured it was worth a shot replacing the battery. As other people have stated, there's no instructions in the package, but there are videos on youtube, and there's very detailed instructions and close up pictures regarding opening the ipod and removing the old battery at[...] I replaced the battery about a month ago, and have since left my ipod playinig for 10 hours straight and the battery still wasn't dead. Overall I am incredibly pleased with this battery!
My short review...I'll start by saying I am NOT a Monster Cable fan. I think for the most part they sell overpriced cables and interconnects to unsuspecting consumers and laugh all the way to the bank.However, in this case, I had just bought a new HD TV, and found that I could now see substantial interference on analog cable channels, as well as minor interference from any input.After consulting several experts, I was told that I could have 1 of 3 things going on, and most likely a combination of at least 2 of them... 1.) Cable line ground-loop interference 2.) Power line ground-loop interference 3.) General RF interference.Looking around at different power conditioners and cable-line isolators brought my to this Monster Cable product. I purchased it keeping in mind Amazon's excellent customer service on returns.I was more than ready to be skeptical.I hooked everything up, ran the cable line through it, and powered on. The difference in the video interference problem was pretty profound. I'd say there was a 95% improvement, and I can only see the interference now if I'm looking for it.Supposedly this product was really designed to help my audio system (and the video cleaning was an addition), but I have not had time to give my setup an in-depth listen since installing the PowerCenter. To be fair, I've never had a complaint about my audio, as "crackles" and interferences occur very, very rarely.But at least on the video end, this produce works as claimed, and has definitely improved the picture on my big-screen HD TV.
It is a little big for the 30 gb ipod but it does the trick. It would be better for the 60 gb version.
For the price you pay, you can't beat it. Feels sturdy and light enough, but the only thing I don't like is that you need a coin to attach the quick shoe to the bottom of your camera. You can probable get away using your fingernail, but it'll be a little loose.
I really wanted the Canon 17-55 USM IS f/2.8 lens. But that lens costs $1000. So, after a lot of research decided on this lens. It is a great lens for the price. I would strongly recommend it. It gives sharp images, and also, f/2.8 is great. The major difference between this and the Canon 17-55: The Canon has faster focus, and Image Stablization. Also, perhaps build-quality is possibly better, but the Tamron feels pretty solid.If you can spend $1000 and have no other budget issues, get the Canon. Otherwise get the Tamron for $400ish, get a 430EX, and Canon 55-250 IS (or 70-300 IS). And you are good to go.
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.
Great cable at an even greater price. Works fine out of the box and easily achieved 1080P.
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.
This product is great...I can't believe that it saved me about $28...Its the same thing you get in the market for about $30 bucks...Go ahead and buy....Excellent quality and speed with this cable..
Moderately DissappointedThe peak volume is low. You can shuffle with albums on an MP3 disc. Has no radio. Has a sucky bass boost. No remote. Good battery life. Small display. Tacky feel.I'm getting the D-NF420PSBLUE. Although it's twice the price, it's a hundred times better. Even allows ATRAC format.As for this, I'm putting a Hilary Duff CD in it and lighting it on fire. Hallelujah.
For the amount of money you spend on this product, you get one hell of a solid HDMI cable!
I bought this unit to replace an AIWA JX779, whose tape player wore out after 2.5 years of use. That previous AIWA unit was overkill for my purposes because it had a recording capability I never tried, but it had an excellent radio, tape player, and remote control -- all of which I need. An alternative I tried was the Panasonic RQ-SW88V.I use the 418 about three hours a day, seven days a week. It takes a pair of AA batteries, which gives fairly good playing time. However, I use two pairs of NIMH rechargeable batteries interchangeably -- I change the batteries after every three hour session, which maximizes battery longevity...The radio is good but not as good as that of the 779 nor of the 88V -- its more sensitive to antenna orientation and it doesn't hold fringe stations as strongly.Like my previous AIWA, the preset station memory seems to last even if battery power is absent. The memory setting process is about like that of other cassette stereo players -- tedious enough that you don't want to do it more than once a year, if that often.You can preset 20 FM and 10 AM stations. There are two FM ranges of 10 presets each. Its all too much for me, as I only use 5 stations per range -- so I set the 5 stations twice in each range in the same order so that I never lose my way when I'm using the remote without seeing the LCD panel.The tape player is adequate except over rough terrain, when it skips and wobbles -- I've never encountered that problem with a portable tape player before. It doesn't happen with the other two units mentioned above. This might be a problem for a jogger.Although it's convenient to change batteries in this unit, one thing to watch out for is the plastic piece in the body which the battery compartment door latch engages. The previous 779 used the same mechanism, and that piece of plastic broke after about a year and a half of use so that I had to use a rubber band around the body to hold the battery cover in place. If possible, I would suggest carrying it so that the longest dimension is horizontal rather than vertical -- this takes some of the pressure off of the battery compartment cover and its latch piece.The remote, which I use extensively, is pretty good but like similar units might be trying for someone with large fingers or for anyone with gloves (me 6 months out of the year). The remote seems easier to use than the on-unit controls, although the latter have more functions, including a button for repeating tape phrases and an S-Bass setting -- neither of which I have ever used.The nearly twice as expensive Panasonic 88V is better in almost all features (except it only uses one AA battery), but it has a fatal flaw: I use the unit in conjunction with a radio powered remote dog trainer, and the Panasonic remote control switches stations/tape directions whenever I use the dog trainer remote! The AIWA remote is immune to this problem.I don't use the included "neck" earphones but rather a set of Sony earbuds instead. There is no strap or carrying case included, nor would I expect one at this price. It is the same size as the other two units mentioned above, but it has rounded corners which make it easier to put into and take out of a pocket or other carrying spot -- unlike the Panasonic 88V, which has a very ungainly tape compartment latching knob that gets caught in fabric. The body is thin gauge aluminum, which is light and reasonably dent-resistent, although I've managed to acquire one dent and numerous scratches because of how I carry the unit in a waist-pack with assorted hardware.When battery power is too weak for tape operation, the unit does NOT chew up the tape like the previous AIWA unit -- it just produces sickly sound quality and eventually stops working.Obviously I give it heavy use and it holds up reasonably well.Dictated by ScanSoft NaturallySpeaking
This is an awesome notebook backpack but those with a weak back should proceed with caution when loading it as it will keep swallowing up stuff until you're not able to lift it onto your back! Very nicely organized and the quality appears to be topnotch and it's certainly a great value (paid $54.99). Use it to haul 17" notebook and HP portable printer (with their power supplies), over a dozen video cables, 15' heavy duty extension cord, camera tripod, USB hub, USB to serial adapter, assorted DVDs, LED flashlight, 30' tape measure, Leatherman Wave, etc. to my customers' homes.PROS: tons of convenience, well thought-out storage, decently balanced, rugged constructionCONS: could be a bit hard to carry fully loaded for anyone of diminutive stature
i got this in the mail today and figured since it IS paper there may be a few tears which is no big deal... as i started unpackaging the roll i saw a tear here and there n thought "ok no biggie"... once i saw the middle of the roll i didnt even bother taking the whole thing out... if i could see tears past maybe one or 2 layers of the paper i'd probably just cut it and call it a day but OH MY GOD... i could see it was torn down to not 4.. not 5.. but 6 layers.. i called savage and got put on hold and passed to 3 different people until i finally got a number to the place that shipped it to me.. and even then they gave me a useless number so i just googled the place myself.. i called and told the person what my item looked like and he said that they would send me a shipping label so i didnt have to pay and that they would send me a new background. but honestly i just want a refund.. I doubt i'll be buying anything from this company again.
Got a very good price on this 12' cord extension and it came quickly and works great.I would order from them again.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
I have had this printer for about six months and am very pleased with the results. The printer comes with a "starter pack" that will print 5 to 7 pictures so you will want to get an additional paper pack. The output is excellent - as an amateur, I cannot discern the difference between these photos and those from the photo lab. They even have "Kodak" printed on the back of the paper! I have printed about 50 pictures so far with NO snags. This is the best photo printer I have owned (much more reliable than the PictureMate by Epson with its "cloggy" print head and you can touch the photo right away without smudging unlike the full-size HP Photo Printer PSC-2210). The largest picture pack will give you prints for about $0.20 each - not too bad to get instant results!
Close to perfect in - finally - eliminating the inevitable clutter of remote controls necessary to operate a medium-to-complex audio/video system. Setup is a bit "techie" and requires a computer and Internet hookup, but once set it has been stable and trouble free across the past year.Closely spaced user-control buttons with minimal/modest key-shape feel is the only reason it doesn't earn a 5-Star rating. Night-lighted keys are the gold-standard, necessary in a darkened room. Overall shape is hand-friendly. Automated "lights-on" keypad is noteworthy. Possibly the latest (newer) version addresses many of these issues. Compared to "the old system" of multiple remote controls... I'd never go back. Never.
Got this for my wife, she couldnt keep track of all the remotes & which one did what & whick input for what component. Now she can watch tv, play a dvd, listen to her music all by herself, just like a big girl.
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.
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!
This laptop carrier was exactly what I was lloking for. The fit, color availability and size were perfect. In stores (Best Buy/Circut City/Microcenter...to name a few) did not carry any with this likeness. The offbrand they did have were up to 40 and 50 dollars and nowhere near the quailty. I live in Chicago and with all of the stores and places to buy covers, I could not find one anywhere. I went to where I have always had success, Amazon, and found exactly what I needed and wanted. I would purchase this item again. Excellent product.
I got this Tiffen 52mm filter free because I had bought a Nikon 35mm lens. At first I thought this should be an awesome filter because it is made by a good company I heard about before, but there is reflection and flare in your picture when you take them. So, I decided to buy a different filter. I ended buying the sigma dg multi-coated filter. Just looking at the filter you can tell the difference in quality. When putting your finger in front of the sigma lens you can't even see the lens at all, but do the same thing in front of the Tiffen filter and the lens is very noticeable. I would recommend getting the Sigma filter. It only cost like $10 more for something of WAY higher quality in build, performance and size.PS. The metal edge of the lens even came a little scratched up, which wasn't the case with the Sigma
When I bought these, I didn't know what I was buying. I was just looking for something that would work with my various electronic devices. The reviews on them were great so I took a chance, and it's one of the best chances I ever took! They come with three sets of earplugs so you are relatively certain to have a great fit. I don't use mine during exercise so they have never fallen out of my ears, and I don't find the sound of the cord moving to be bothersome. Actually, I've never even noticed it!Quality sound and no distortion make these a winner!
I was going to purchase the Canon with image stabilizer for $950 but saw these and thought I'd give them a try for the money. Glad I did -great bargain
I struggled with all the options of digi cams. I've never taken lots of pictures, so I read up everything from CCD size to megapixels to apperatures and shutter speeds. I determined brands. Sony was out due to the limitation of its (proprietary) Memory Stick. Olympus was the front runner with options, models, features, and lowest prices. Canon was second.I started to like the features on the Canon PowerShot S230. ... Put simply, this is some of the best money I've EVER spent. I come from an industrial design background (sort of); and it is rare I ever say a product is nearly flawless in design, function, and value. Trust me.If you can only spend $200 or $250 on a camera, save up your rainy day funds. Wait another month or two. Drop $400 and never worry about a camera again-period. You'll be happy for the 3.2 (true-not rated) MP's when you start shooting. Images are so good, you'll want to have a good printer like the Canon i950 (4800x1200 dpi). Images enlarge to 8x10 perfectly. Never buy film again. Change between 50 and 400 ISO frame to frame. Black and White is fantastic. Sepia has that old world quality perfect for some pics of New Orleans. The long shutter speed allowed me to shoot some cool shots that are "instant Desktops" for my Mac. Downloading's a breeze.Bottom line. The S230 is a feature rich camera. It's size allows me to take it everywhere with me. The Olympus D-5550 I assure you would not fit in my Triple5Soul cigarette belt-pouch. My flash covers AT LEAST 15' of throw. The only downsides? Sometimes I need to fiddle with settings for a minute or two to get them right for a shot. I mean: set ISO, white balance, light metering, color setting/b&w.; Then there's always the movie setting. Took lots of video of my dog playing outdoors. But hey! I wanted more features and control over shots, right? For the first time, I have it. Oh, the "red eye reduction" feature doesn't work as well as I might've hoped. Yes, it's only a 2x optical zoom. That's the limitation of such a compact camera. I do wish it was a 4x-6x (3x wouldn't make that much difference), then I remember I probably wouldn't be lugging that monstrous camera and couldn't be holding it right then. I'm just glad I didn't buy a Nikon F1 or Canon AE-1 a few years ago. The 35mm camera would sit while my compact Canon travels. All these positive ratings aren't wrong. It would be a mistake to buy anything else.
This cooler keeps the temp. down and is also dead quiet. I have a mATX case and it fit with no problem. I use the fan speed controller on my 92mm case fan with no problem either. I highly recommend this cooler or any other Zalman product.
I do like the fact that this stand has adjustable angles but am taken aback by the price/design ratio. The way that the legs attach to the sides of the support makes the stand wobbly if you are putting heavy books on it. The 3M engineers did not do their usual excellent job with design on this product.The elastic band is basically like a rubberband my daughter uses in her hair, with two plastic attachments to it. For this price a few extras should have been included. I had envisioned my kids using it to hold up textbooks when working on homework and this stand simply cannot handle the weight.Overall, it works ok, but for this price it should be much sturdier and be nearly perfect.
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.
I used this Conair massager one time and knew it was not for me or my family. I previously had a Panasonic Reach Easy model EV290w and it was a lot more powerful. This Conair has weak pressure and the switches are difficult to move. I liked the curved neck. The heating area was too small and not hot. I returned this product the next day.
this is an awsome printer. it prints on all size paper. it has a tray so that you can even print on printable CD's. has the ink in six different cartriges so you only have to buy one at a time. it prints very fast and you don't even have to use a computer with it. if you do it plugs into it with a USB cord so it won't be your main printer
Got this for two weeks. Take casual photos under various conditions, indoor under low light conditions with high ISO and under fully auto, outdoor under full light condition, landscape and portrait etc. Overall, all pictures came out to my satisfaction. With high ISO, it is somewhat noisy and grainy but the image is still clear. Reducing it to half size makes it quite acceptable. The HD video is very sharp, but you may have to overlook the somewhat non-steady image screen. Various comments I read offer different reasons, e.g. firmware design, but I think it is simply difficult to hold a small camera steady to shoot. To review the pictures with 12MP resolution on the computer screen, some software seemed to give some jagged lines instead of smooth lines when the picture was shrunk to fit the screen. Lines became straight when I zoomed it in. That may explain some commenters were initially not happy with the quality before they use another software to review the pictures. In summary, this camera offers some extra features and the quality of the pictures and videos is as good as can be expected for this price range.
This is a good quality speaker for 1 room performance. The sound reproduction across the range is very good for a small compact unit. It folds neatly, has it's own transport bag and external 115 volt AC to DC adapter. It also uses AA batteries.Overall the unit is sturdy and folds out easy on rotation which is stable. A good unit for the money. One does not expect deep bass from 2 1/2 "speakers. Overall I recommend it to take with you.Dr. Dan JohnsonChapmanville, WV
This product is well built, looks attractive, and is quiet.However, it did not solve the overheat problem shutting down our 4 year old Sony Vaio laptop after about 15 minutes. Also, be careful about width. Our laptop has a 16" screen and overhangs the sides. This is not a problem, but large screen owners may want to research the wider version of this.(...)
I've purchased A LOT of earbuds in my quest for the perfect ones. I've bought everything from cheapo $2 buds, to a pair of some very expensive Bose earbuds. Those all sit in my nightstand drawer though. Nothing comes close to these Sony earbuds. I originally bought a pair of these Sony MDR-ED21LP Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones back in 2003 (I think) and they quickly became my favorite headphones. Let me say up front that, I don't like the type of earbuds that you have to stick all the way into your ear canal. After a while, those have always become very uncomfortable to me and feel like you have earplugs in your ears. These Sony earbuds however, sit in your ear perfectly and you don't feel like you have earplugs in. The sound quality is amazing too. I have a pair of Bose earbuds, and while they have a bit more clarity to them (just a little bit, not much), they aren't as loud and don't produce the bass as well as these Sony earbuds do. For the price... you can't beat these. I've bought several pair already just to have in case my original pair stop working, but my first pair has never let me down so far. Do yourself a favor and try these out!
I bought this router for my apartment with the explicit goal of flashing it with DD-WRT after reading in other reviews that it worked well. My roommate flashed it painlessly and we've been running our own high power customized router without issue ever since. We have a relatively small apartment so signal quality is no issue at all and we've had no trouble otherwise. USB port is great for connecting a hub and printers or hard drives.
I wanted a home dock for work since I am unable to stream Sirius on my work PC. I was worried about the indoor antenna and signal strength since the lab I work in is on the second floor of a building with lots of metal framing in the floor, walls, and ceiling. I placed the antenna in one of the small windows and I am amazed that I am getting crystal clear reception.Installation was a snap. Easier than installing the Stratus 6 in my car. Did not read the instructions until after I had it hooked up and working. I then added the included dock spacer since I am not using a Sportster model with the dock.This package includes everything needed to dock your Sirius unit. Of course there is the dock. Audio cable with RCA plugs. Power adapter. Antenna. Dock spacer.All of the cables are more than long enough, and seem sturdy enough for hooking and unhooking this if I need to move it.The antenna took a little work to get it to stand upright. It wants to tip for some reason. The dock on the other hand has nice rubber feet that grip well to the top of the file cabinet I have it on. Got it plugged into the back of a JVC boombox's aux input. Now my co-workers always stop in to see what I am listening to.Worth every penny!
Received quick delivery and a good price on the battery pack. I've used it on the camera and it worked fine. Recorded a high school football game and still had plenty of juice left. I recommend the product and the company I purchased it from "Vann's". I have not had this product long enough to judge the battery life.
This scanner is really great and I highly recommend it.I suggest you buy this one. I use it mainly for 35mm slides.
Don't waste your time or money on those cheaper tripods if you're looking to make quality video, even if you're on a budget. Get a Manfrotto head and a manfrotto tripod. Fluid pans, fluid tilts, and built to last. I tried to get away with highly rated cheap tripods and heads. There is no substitute for true fluid heads, and just avoiding the headaches of broken clips, or loose clips, or bending legs, or lack of stability hook. This has all the features an amateur videographer needs in the quality (s)he needs it. This is my primary, I shoot DLSR with light and mic and I have no doubt's this can hold it up. I intend to buy another for my next camera as well. For larger video cameras like XL- series you might want to move up to the 055XPROB, or if you need to raise a camera above people's heads.
A little high priced. Would own more if it were closer to $200.00Great IP Cam.
dont expect much when spending this much money. some of these cheap floor lamps are wobbly and this one is definately not. im happy with it.
This mount weighs more than my kids!! This is extremely heavy duty and can hold a small farm animal much less a flat panel TV. If you want a secure mount this is the one. It also articulates better than any others I had researched. We are very satisfied. I would recommend professional installation as well.
I travel internationally to somewhere between 15 to 20 countries per year. I love this adapter. It is compact and rugged. It has worked in every country that I have visited. It is easy to use the levers to move from one configuration of the adapter to another. My favorite feature is that this adapter is one piece. It is also light enough that it does not pull out of outlets. I was even pleased with the price. The ONLY negative is that occasionally the levers will stick and I will have to pull a lever in and then out to get it to change configurations. This is a very minor issue, but I thought I should mention it. I will buy this product again if my current one ever breaks.
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.
Tried all the iterations. Can see the red light quite brightly.Hooking up Cable Box and TV to the stereo amplifier.No joy on any of the possibilities. Will try for a duplex cable.
Everything works like it should. Quality is degraded a little bit for the PC input due to the extra VGA cable...
The z53 was super simple to setup. Their XP drivers worked without a hitch, including with SMC's print server. The overall print quality looks definitely ok.The one caveat I would mention is the following: Like my other inkjet printer *used* to do, the z53 is prone to head clogging (I don't print with the z53 that often - only for nice pics). The declogging techniques mentioned in the manual worked for a while, and then failed to do so. The cartridges are indeed covered under the 1 year warranty - customer service will do the right thing, albeit you might have to gently encourage them to do so. The heads are in the cartridges, so if you're out of warranty just replacing the cartridges will fix any clog problems.If you use the right paper, there's a good chance your pics will indeed appear close to photo quality. For example, using the uncompressed output from a 5 megapixel camera, and lexmark's recommended xp driver, on nice glossy paper, 8x10s did indeed look darn good.
I've had my Toshiba SD2700 DVD player for several weeks now. I hooked it up to my 7 year old 27&quot; Panasonic TV using the S video connection. The picture is absolutely stunning!! It breathed new life into my opinion of my TV. I also tried a Panasonic DVD player before getting the Toshiba, but liked the remote control and user interface much better on the Toshiba. I haven't really had a chance to evaluate the sound (for movies any way) as I don't have a surround sound setup at home. And with 2 little one's at home, most of my listening is through headphones. However, the N-2-2 technology does seem to provide a sense of surround sound even in the headphones. This is a great player for the money!!
I was looking the perfecct carry on lugagge and I found it. It s very comfortable, ligcht and you can use it as a Backpack if needed
Great hdmi and cheap had it for two months and works perfectly would definitely recommend this product The picture quality is excellent
I'm glad I bought this turntable for my stereo. I'm replacing my 1980 Technics turntable with cracked cover and rotted belt. I want a way to make tapes from my albums so I can play them in my truck. It sounds great and looks good too! What more could you ask for?
We purchased this for my 80+ year old mother-in-law who has no computer experience thinking it would be simple to use and practicle for sending messages to 4 - 5 family members around the USA. It was fine for about two weeks then the email account was inundated with SPAM. Mother-in-law could not cope with this and the service provider has NO SPAM filter nor any solution for the problem. We cancelled the email account and removed the appliance from mother-in-law's residence.
Once you've got over the cuteness of it, the fact remains that the mini-Minox/Leica takes lousy pictures, is overly difficult to use and (get this!) doesn't do time stamping of picture files. I was very disappointed with this product and wish I could return it somehow..(I can't!)
Had some M-Audio BX5a Studio Monitors and wanted to use it with my iPods and other peripherals. Needed an adapter and this one works perfectly. Was also the cheapest ones I found. This is the item to get if you need one!!
I bicycle a lot. When you have an armband unit you want ease of access and unit secure within the pouch. I had another pouch called the Roo which was okay but this unit provided the features not found on my other arm band. One the velco on the arm band is stitched, therefore the velco will hold when you flex your arm etc. It has a plastic cover to let you see the screen (however you probably should still have a paste on screen protector too). You can charge it without removing it from the case. It also has a velco top strap to make sure it stays in the pouch. It doesn't get much better from a bicycling point of view. The Roo had glue on velco which pulled off (unless you can sew it would become useless very quickly), did not have a hole to allow you to charge, which ultimately destroyed the top from pulling it in and out of the pouch, and did not have a top fastener which when it got into poor shape made uncertain as to whether the zune would remain in place while riding. I do own a Zune 30GB model which this was made for and it fits quite nicely.
As can be imagined, I did some (okay, alot of) research into this style of headphones. I didn't want to pay out this much money just to find out ones half the price would have been just as good.As has been commented by others, the tips you use on these matter ALOT. I was very impressed with the sound of these right out of the box, and was fully satisfied with them (clarity of sound, the amount of quality I could hear, such as REALLY being able to pick out individual instruments). But after a few days with them, I decided to try the others just for laughs. I didn't think the sound could get better, but it did!I am not a professional musician, but I do like quality, and if you are the same, these will not disappoint you.
I sent these back to Amazon right away. These are the most uncomfortable earbuds I've tried. It's like trying to stick a nickle in your ear. Horrible ergonomics!!! This "twist-to-fit" stuff is awful; uncomfortable and they just pop right out of your ear. I got a pair of V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds instead & I love them. Wonderful full frequncy sound and very comfortable to wear.
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!
I don't understand why everyone is complaining this is awesome, I think it sounds very crisp. it has not frozen on me i think that everyone is going to have something bad to say about everything, but i think it is great. I use it to go jogging and it has never skipped. Its just great.
The work professional in the headline is misplaced. Compared to a professional tripod this is wobbly. I can't even press the shoot button on my a77 without noticing the legs move. I have a DX700 for my spotting scope, should have just bought another one. I bought this because it had the crank vertical head but really don't know if it will be usable. Anyhow the a77 has a 2 sec timer so I guess I'll just use that.
Finally I found my present to my girl friend. That is Casio's Flat CD player, AJ-1 ! Slim body, small but good stereo speaker and full remote function so that she can enjoy her favorite music while she cooks or wherever she is. I will recommend this to my friend to make them happier !
I've been using my 2720 for a year and have traveled from south Florida to Canada and west Kansas and every state between. It always works great and really makes it easy to navigate through cities or get off the main road without getting lost. I use it in both my vehicles and never leave home without it. It doesn't always pick the best route but it always gets me where I want to go.This note added July 10, 2007: These items are easy target for sticky fingers, forget to lock you doors one time and they are gone. Mine is gone but will be replaced with another Garmin StreetPilot.
I am very disappointed by these headphones. They fall out of my ears every two minutes and I wish I had not purchased them.
Where else can you get a 25' cable for this kind of money? It's fragile and you have to be careful with it but it has worked the 7 or 8 times that I have used it.
Ive had this keyboard cover for 2 years and its still in perfect condition. i thought the white letters on the buttons would start fading or rubbing off by now, but it looks like when i just bought it. im not sure if its me or not, but where i place my palms on the left and right of the touch pad below the space bar, theres slight wear that occured under the skin. i dont know if the cover has a chemical in it that took some of the finish off or i just have really heavy hands? overall: i like it
Works so far.Don't know the behavior of my system without this,so I can't say it improved my system or not as Iinstalled this on a system with a new amp and woofer.Car lights don't dim when bass hits.LED is ok. Install should be easy, but tight at the top,depending on the gauge of the cable.
Before you purchase this item you should know the following information available from the technical support section of the Linksys web site (but not on the data sheet or user manual for the product):1. The WRE54G is ONLY compatible with products having WDS (Wireless Distribution System) support. Lynksys (as of 01/20/06) only lists the following three products as compatible:WAP54G (firmware version 2.07 or later)WRT54G (firmware version 2.02.2 or later)WRT54GS (firmware version 2.07.1 or later)2. Wireless MAC filtering has no effect on clients connected through the WRE54G. There is no way to specify which MAC addresses can and cannot access the network when they are connecting through the WRE54G.3. If you do have MAC filtering enabled on your router or access point you must enter the MAC address of the WRE54G in the "permit" list for the expander to work.4. The range expander will reduce the transmit rate to approximately half of the original source data rate transmission.5. If your computer has a firewall such as Zone Alarm, you need to enter the expander's IP address in the list of trusted IP addresses in the firewall in order to configure the WRE54G.
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
Works fine on a stable, non moving surface. In the car it stops unpredictably. Very, very unsatisfied with the product. I would not recommend this. Told that this can not be fixed.
The laptop I was using for the last 3 years or so - a trusty HP ZE5300 - finally starting showing signs of failure, so the time came to see if a Dell E1505 laptop could handle the load. I read, and read, and read some more - and finally decided that the Duo Core CPU-based laptop w/an 80GB, 5200RPM Toshiba drive could get the job done.The machine arrived and upon loading it up with a variety of productivity and office automation stuff, it became clear that the CPU is no crazed speed demon, but it did spend much of its time tapping its foot waiting for the drive to come up for air.Enter the Seagate Momentus 7200.1 Notebook Drive. And momentus it is. I read, and read, and read some more. Lots of lovely graphs and arithmetic, but at the end of the day, its all about the real world, and I don't mean gaming world either.Here are some of the more eye-popping changes to the functional character of the E1505 laptop as a result of swapping in the Momentus 7200.1 drive:- Windows Professional Media Center Edition says its going to take 39 minutes to install in the primary setup phase. The Toshiba drive would be lucky to stay inside of that figure. The Momentus drive installed this version of Windows in 18 MINUTES FLAT.- After reinstalling Windows (the bloatware Dell put on the factory drive caused Windows to behave "spongy" upon forced removal), the Toshiba drive booted the laptop in about a minute to stable condition. The machine with the Momentus drive boots to stable condition in LESS THAN 30 SECONDS. And whats interesting is that you can make program selections or kill SysTray icons during the load into a stable condition - at a time where no way in this reality would the factory drive-equipped laptop produce anything other than a "deer in headlights" response.If your time is worth more than a nickel or two an hour, and you've got some real work to do on your laptop beyond blasting space-suited aliens, this is the upgrade that will change your laptop, and your life - for the better.
I bought this camera for my daughter 2 years ago. My 3 kids play with it frequently. It has been dropped on the tile floor many times without breaking. Last week, my 3 year old son put the camera in the bathtub. It was completely submerged. You could see water inside the view finder and on the screen. I was certain it had finally met its demise. However, I took the batteries out and dried it as best I could for 5 days. Today, I put the batteries back in and much to my surprise it STILL WORKS!! Like most reviews say, the picture quality is not good. My daughter gets frustrated with blurry pictures if she is not holding the camera completely still. But, man, is this thing ever tough!
Donna Tartt creates some memorable characters in The Little Friend, and has an uncanny knack for helping her readers to &quot;see&quot; the locales in which she places her story. Unfortunately, great characterization and atmosphere do not a great book make. The coming-of-age epiphany at the end of the story falls flat in the face of hundreds of pages of build-up. From a writer as skilled as Ms. Tartt, I expected much more.
It's excellent in it's made and it's small size. You can take it anywhere to charge your Ipod without any need of your PC. It's works very good. I recommend it.
It arrived quickly, works well (does what it is supposed to do), was cheaper than all of the other HDMI cables, and I have no complaints about this purchase. I like that it is nice and long, so that we can plug it up at one wall, run it behind the furniture to the devices that are on top of furniture against another wall.
I received the flash drive, glad to get it at such a reasonable price. I immediately began transferring photographs on to the drive which was the real purpose for purchasing it. Shortly after initiating transfers it would no longer allow me to do so. I checked out my computer with HP/Compaq and they went through all the necessary step to see if something was wrong. Everything was in working orde. I then formatted the drive to see if that would solve the problem. A few pictures were sent and then the same problem occurred. The device must be defective.Thank youMargaret Bomar
I have had my Mintek Portable DVD Player for about a year now and I can easily say that it was my best purchase ever. I bought it originally for a twelve hour trip to the beach with my family. The twelve hours seemed like 4 hours. When I got back home I used it frequently to watch movies in my room. With the headphones in and the lights off, I felt like I was in my own personal movie theatre. When I told my sister that it had connections to hook up to a t.v., she immediately wanted to use it for her t.v.. Even though the picture is great on the big t.v., the noise from the dvd player is loud and annoying. However, with headphones on, you do not notice the noise at all. I have used this player daily and it works just as well as it did on the first day I recieved it. This year I am looking forward to twelve hours in the car, I know I will enjoy it because of my portable dvd player. I have read reviews on this model and some are very discouraging, I guess I was lucky with mine. But if you want to take a chance and buy this player, just know you may recieve a great portable player as I have.
Digital Concepts 5.1 MP Digital Camera (Silver)I did not receive the cd so I can not download my pictures and we need to be in the light to get pictures worth sharing.
HDMI is the standard cable you would use to hookup your high definition cable box, satellite TV, and other HD sources to your television.Circuit City charges between $40.00 and $100.00 for this same cable. Since digital is digital and this one costs $1.00, there's no reason to pay more.
I'm returning mine bec/ after hours trying to get the software to work, I was told by tier 2 support that they don't yet support the latest version of the Mac OS.For Mac users, the good news is that he indicated they were getting lots of calls from Mac users and were working hard to get it done quickly, but, in the meantime, I'll return mine.
Black ink, not much you can say. It was brand new, $10 cheaper than in stores, and was received in about a week. Always buy new ones, not used or refurbished, they stink. Its still expensive ink, but thats due to my expensive brand of printer...you know what I mean, lol.
I have owned this tivo since march and I have not had 1 problem. The 80 hours is MORE than enough recording time. Everyone in my family uses this and loves it. The difference between tivo and other dvr's is the software. It is so much better. You can schedule recording anywhere where there is internet access and you can transfer shows from your tivo to your laptop or handheld device.
i was just writeing to tell people about the advantixc-800&amp;the c-850 are basicley the same camer except the 8-50 has a clear door on the pop up flash and a green button on the picture size buttonand on the lcd on back the icons are white and on the c-800there grey i own both meijer has them for 59.00 tillthe 7 of sept 02...
Christmas Morning --right out of the box--did not work. I finally reached the Audiovox customer service after two days and they were clueless. I highly recommend not buying this unit.
I've been searching for a pair of behind-the-neck heabdphones for the longest time. These behind-the-neck headphones are by far the best. I've tried brands like sony, coby, etc, but these brands hurt my ears.My Top Ten Reasons to buy these headphones are:1. Comfortable2. look3. sound quality4. Compatibility5. features6. price ($15) at the store7. Brand8. One sided cord (Relieves Tangled Mess)9. Pull Relief System (Cable Connection that extends life of headphones)10. Because they are from TargetI reccommend these headphones to anyone.
Pros:1. Easy to hook up.2. Works 90% of time.3. Even though I am quite disappointed, I'm not aware of a much better product out there. (Where are you engineers?)Cons:1. Will *not* work with non-standard mice and keyboards. This means only 2 buttons and wheel for mice and no multi-media buttons on your keyboard. I find this quite annoying.2. Although the documentation claims that one of its features is that the KVM doesn't need to be switched to each of the computers as they boot up (can boot them all simultaneously), my monitor won't work with one of my computers unless the KVM is pointing to the computer while it is booting. Customor support was unable to resolve this problem or even explain why it was occurring.3. Again, although the documention claims that the USB peripheral device emulation allows faster switching, about half the time it is just as long as it was when I used an older KVM switch (which was just a cord... no processor, no emulation).4. The price! For $200 I would think it would perform in spades. Not even close.
I bought this lens for portrait photography, often in low light. It does exactly what I needed it to do and at a fraction of the cost of lenses with similar capabilities. One note of caution: this lens does NOT have a zoom feature. If you want the picture to appear larger in the frame, you will have to move your camera closer to the subject. It seems that some people are caught off guard by that, although I don't know why.
Met my expectations:1. not too expensive.2. it's plug-n-play3. the usb receiver can be attached to the mouse when not in use4. mouse response is good.The only little concern is that the mouse could have been a little bigger/longer so that the inside of the palm can completely rest on the mouse as opposed to just part of it.
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.
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.
Hi there,I have had this system since fall 2007 and though it may work okay if you just want to watch TV it performs poorly for movies. I bought a SWA-3000 Wireless Receiver Module so that I wouldn't need cords to wrap my living room for the rear speakers. Though this sound system is wireless ready, it has a hard time maintaining the receiver's speakers! So when we would watch a movie the rear speakers wouldn't work half the time! Also to really feel the movie, you have to just turn up the volume, but then it is over saturated and you loose all depth in the sound quality. On another note, the DVD player portion would dub poorly with the sound to screen . . . the sound would not match the mouths of the actors. And to top it off, when watching movies the screen will go blank even though the sound of the movie will continue! If Circuit City were still in business I would trade this in!
This product is phenomenal and is designed extremely well. Prior to purchasing this very reasonably priced accessory, my AirPort Express unit was on the floor under my computer desk. Since the antenna in my desktop Mac was in the front of the CPU, which was on my desktop, the location of the AirPort wasn't ideal. With the AirBase, I was able to plug in my AirPort Express unit and move it to my desktop...within a couple inches of the antenna in the CPU. This really helped improve the wireless signal and range. The styling of the AirBase is way cool, too. Very Apple like. And the weighted base ensures that it will STAY on your desktop or entertainment center. One note to the reviewer who complained that the cable was loose when she plugged it into her AirBase: If you're talking about the cable that supplies the power to the AirBase, just try pushing it in harder (you have to push it pretty hard). When I first hooked up my AirBase to my AirPort Express, I too was bummed because the power cord seemed loose and the power actually would cut in and out. I was almost to the point of wanting to return it, but thought I must be doing something wrong. I just pushed harder on the power plug that goes into the AirBase and voila...the cord went in about 1/8" further and locked firmly into place. Problem solved. Trust me...if you have an AirPort Express, you should have an AirBase. I can't imagine life without it!!!
When my 8 year old workhorse of a Lexmark printer, production of which had been discontinued long ago, finally died of hard work, I was left with several unused ink cartridges for it that I couldn't do anything with. So I figured I'd try my luck and buy a used Lexmark and hope for the best. I was pleasantly surprised by the result. The used printer was shipped promptly and works a treat. It was a great investment. I'm very pleased!
Bought this to extend my short iPhone charge cable. Does the job well. Nicely constructed cable very durable. If you need to extend any USB cable I would recommend trying this cable.
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.
I bought the Advent AW770 for pickup at Circuit City as a Christmas gift for my mom. She installed it for TV listening and discovered that it would not change channels. After many tuning attempts by herself and with the help of neighbors she called Advent for assistance and they insisted their equipment was not the problem and were rude to her. She took the unit to Circuit City and they plugged it in and had the same problem. She called Advent back to talk to a supervisor who was more insulting than the first guy.She now has a Sony MDR RF975RK.
For under $20 you just can't beat this buy. I purchased in AUG 2012 and all 100 of these cases work fine. No broken ones. It seems that some people bought these a few years ago in 2010 had some issues? I am ordering another case of these now and will update if they are any different. They have a plastic sleeve on the outside for a printed jacket, a placeholder on inside left for an insert, and they hold your discs just fine.
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!
Put batteries in, mouse is dead, only thing it is good for is making the batteries red-hot (pocket warmers maybe?). Yes, polarity was correct, junkie mouse goes back to BestBuy tomorrow.
Works like a charm. Long enough for my electronics. Plug in firmly, and quality is perfect.Add in the low price, it's even better. If you need HDMI cables, buy these. These do the same thing as "gold plated Monster cables", for 1/10 the price.
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.
I have had a problem with this Samsung upconverting DVD player. In the beginning and even up to 15 minutes of play there are sometimes bright flashes of light that flash across the screen. After this finishes there is an excellent picture and we are very pleased with the unit. This does not happen with all discs, and sometimes the flashing is so slight and so short that it is not be a problem. Amazon sent me a replacement unit, and it has the same problem. In discussing this with Samsung they asked me to send it to them for repair. We feel that the problem is slight enough to not bother. This is being used with a new Samsung 4071 TV and played through a new Yamaha RX-V661 receiver. HDMI chords are used.Has anyone else had this problem?
There are whole load of these Y splitters on Amazon and they don't work on anything that you throw at it and should all be removed. I got one and it does not even power one device let alone two. You would actually be better sticking a lollipop stick in the HDMI slot, it will achieve as much as using these cables that are clearly scam imports dressed up to look like the real deal. I thought that as it was a local trader that it would be okay. But these all seem to be sourced from the kind of Hong Kong-based firms that try to make a fast buck from selling often dodgy stuff. I tested the one I had using a PS3, HD box and a two DVD players with HDMI output together with different TVs and used an array of different HDMI cables to ensure that all bases were covered. None worked in whichever configuration you set them up with. I deal with DVD players with a part-time service I provide and was I admit surprised that such products were on the market because I figured they would need to be powered to get a proper signal. I was right. Really I am amazed that looking on Amazon since I found out how they don't work that there have been so many complaints about the fact these products that don't work, full stop, and yet they continue to be sold. Shame on Amazon because all this is doing is frustrating a flock of people from around the world. There is nothing working about them let alone premium and I suggest Amazon remove these forthwith and let the cheap Hong Kong dealers try and flog them direct.
Not too many cool digital accessories work with my ancient 200 MHz Windows 95B machine. When I got a digital camera, I bought this because I do not have a firewire port, and it was my only hope. After downloading the service patch to activate my USB ports (yes, my computer is that old), I was able to setup the card reader to my old clunker without a hitch!Even if I had a firewire port, just slipping my card into the reader is just as easy as hooking up my camera would be. As an added bonus, the card reader comes with an adapter so that I can slip my 128 MB card right into my work laptop. Absolutely great for transferring files back and forth to work.The only glitch I have run into is that my computer sometimes fails to "see" the card reader. Simply unplugging and re-plugging the card reader from the USB port fixes this immediately.Highly recommended.WARNING: I actually bought my unit in 1991. I see a review dated 4/16/02 that says Viking changed the firmware and the product is no longer compatible with Windows 95.
Item seems to be working properly. However, when first set up, it was very noisy. It seems the cooling fan was somehow not functioning properly. It was easy to set up and no other problems were encountered.
After buying a brand new HD television I needed some HD cords for my various game consoles, of course the reps at bestbuy recommended the hellishly expensive $80 high end Monster Cables,I laughed and asked for their cheapest cables, they handed me a $60 Rocketfish cable, I bought it (With the intention of immediately returning it after these cables arrived) and can say without a doubt that these cables provide the same level of quality picture and sound as the $60 rocketfish cables, do not believe what Besbuy Reps. tell you, "high end" cables are nothing but branding, these cables deliver the same quality for about a 30th of the price.
This is a great lens hood. I was unsure if my Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens came with one or not. So I had bought this and saved it so I could have a backup the off case that I would damage, break, or lose the original lens hood.
I just recieved and used this today, it works WONDERS! The eyebrow combs are great for evening out eyebrow hairs, and the downy hair remover quickly and efficiently gets rid of annoying peach fuzz. Be sure to trim slowly or you might feel a pinch or two. Other than that it works like magic if you read the instructions carefully. Like another reviewer said, sometimes the blade pops off, that's not a bad thing though, that tells you you're trimming too fast. Definitely a must-buy for anyone tired of razors, cremes, or waxes.
This battery seems to be good, but it did not arrive in retail packaing as advertised so I do not know if it is genuine Panasonic or a knock-off. So far it seems to charge OK but I have not had it long enough to see how long it holds a charge or how it handles pictures. The shipping charges were excessive probably to make up for the lower sales price. I was not very pleased with the false advertising.
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.
Slingbox AV works great on a home WIFI network the quality of the image and sound is excellent. Implementation was very easy.I've accessed the slingbox AV hosted in Ohio, from Argentina and Netherlands and it's worked great over the internet as long as you have a decent internet connection.I highly recommend the device if you want to placeshift your TV signal.
I can't believe how quickly this cable went bad. I bought this one due to good reviews both of the cable and the company.I bought a Scosche Retractable iPhone/iPod cable and this retractable stereo cable, and I regret both purchases.I bought this cable after using a Zip-Linq retractable cable for over 2 years in my Civic. When that cable finally went bad (got a short near the connectors), I searched in ernest for a replacement. When I came accross the Scosche, I thought it was worth giving it a try. Boy, do I regret that! This cable was dead with regular (but by no means heavy) use in 3 months.Even at it's low cost, I regret my purchase.I have similar regrets about my other Scosche purchase. I'm sticking with Zip-Linq from now on.
This lens is a true great buy. The dof is amazing and everything in focus is so crisp. I was shooting (using the kit lens) the other day, and I ended up pulling out this lens because the Lighting was so bad in the gym. My shutter went from 1/60 to 1/150! This lens is also great for portraits and I even use it for mountain biking. It is super light, and a really great extra tool to have. Plus, how can you go wrong at only $130?
The hardware functionality is excellent for our small office; however, the Windows PC-Hosted software is awful! The &quot;scan to destination&quot; feature is only compatible with Acrobat 5, and will it only work from the profile under which it was installed. So, if you log in as &quot;bob&quot; and install Acrobat and the HP software, you will only be able to create pdfs while logged in as &quot;bob&quot;. Acrobat disappears as an option under all other profiles. Judging by HP's forums, this is a well known problem; however, they haven't released new software since 9-17-2003. The media slot can only be accessed through HP's proprietary software; thererfore, it doesn't appear as a drive, and can't be shared over the network without installing the nasty HP software on every machine.If you just want a great fax/copier get this. If you'd actually like to use the other features in a networked environment, forget about it.
I'm one of those people who usually has a foot or so of &#34;stuff&#34; piled up on the desk. It's my combination filing and security system - nobody else can find anything and most are afraid to try to look, so I can leave stuff out and not worry too much about it. Usually. Lately it seems like people feel compelled to add to my pile and it's getting harder to find things when I need them, so I decided it's time to organize some of my &#34;stuff&#34; and file it away in a more conventional way. The Dymo labels are great. With their software I can easily create labels in almost any format I can conjure up and print them quickly with very little effort. I have a few different sizes of labels for different items and it's very simple to change from one format to another. Love my LabelWriter!
I RESEARCHED MANY WALL MOUNTS BEFORE I MADE THIS PURCHASE.IT IS AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN ANY ON THE MARKET TODAY.IT WAS VERY EASY TO INSTALL.I MOUNTED A SONY 32 INCH LCD TV IN OUR BEDROOM AND WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THE END RESULTS.
I work in two very bad reception areas where even the strongest signals from NYC have trouble getting through. I use to buy high-end radios from an Asian electronics company, but the last radio I purchased was not as good as the older models I have owned. This Grundig model surpasses my needs.
I've been on a quest for some time trying to find exercise earbuds that sound good and don't slip out while running. I think I have finally found the pair that will get as close to that as I'm going to get.After sizing them up (with included inserts of various sizes), they not only fit confortably and securely, they have the fullest sound (i.e. bass) I've encountered with exercise earbuds. Not saying they outperform my in-ear headphones, but they sound signifigantly better than all earbuds I've tried before. In addition, they fit great. The only time I have to adjust them is when I impulsively play with them out of habit, because I'm so used to having to push my earbuds back every 2 minutes.My quest is over!UPDATE: 7 months later and these are still going strong. I've lost a couple rubber adapters, but it came with extras. These have lasted surprisingly long compared with most heaphones in this prince range.
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 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 purchased this handheld scanner because, as a PhD student and full-time manager, I have tons of reading to do. Before I purchased QuickLink, I either had to hand write or type notes into my PC, spend hours at a copier, or spend lots of time using a full-sized scanner to save the quotes and important text that I needed. Now, this WizCom scanner allows me to easily and quickly scan articles, books and other text no matter where I am (on a plane, in a hotel room, at work, or by thepool). Then I can quickly upload the text into Word or WordPerfect (or other software programs) when I have the chance. Or, if I want, I can scan directly into a specific file.Though it takes a while to get used to the pen and its menus, a previous reviewer was right on the money when they offered this tip - &quot;Put the pen in the &quot;left-handed&quot; mode, turn the material upside down and then scan from right to left. This lets the user &quot;look ahead&quot; along the desired pen track (printed line) and helps keep the scanning down the center of the line.&quot; THIS REALLY DOES WORK and makes scanning much faster and more precise. (I'm not sure, but if you are left-handed, the reverse directions might work for you.)Now that I have the knack of using the QuickLink pen, I love it! It saves me tons of time and I can now scan only the text I want instead of copying the entire page. For the price and convenience, it's great.
Ordered on Sunday evening, received Friday afternoon via UPS, installed in 10 minutes. Everything works GREAT! Would not hesitate to deal with SimpleTech via Amazon.com again. Highly recommended.
I use this every day at work and have to unplug and re-plug both ends to do so. Both ends still plug in nice and snug with a nice 'click' to let you know it's secured. No sound quality loss that I've noticed. I'd recommend this product to anyone that needs it.
I just received the Audio Technica PL 50 Turntable. The first few records played beatifully. After the fifth or sixth the speed was wavering and by the tenth it was slow and wavering. This makes it unlistenable. My guess: either the belt or motor was defective from the factory. Now I have to go through the expense and hassle of returning it for refund. Buyers beware. You get what you pay for and take a big chance ordering this cheap turntable.
This brush is used to remove static electricity and light dust from records before each playing. This is not a deep cleaning, dust or dirt removal brush; it is a compliment to record cleaning solutions like this excellent liquid cleaner by Last (LAST PC Power Cleaner 3/4 Oz.).The brush is super simple to use, with the album on your turntable, hold it at roughly a ninety degree angle for about two revolutions, and then sweep it off the LP. No fuss, no muss, no fooling around. Never touch the carbon fiber with your fingers. When there is visible dust on the fibers, give the brush a good flick by rotating the handle across the fibers. After each use, rotate the handle around to cover the fibers. If you press the brush too hard against the album, or do the deep dive sharp angle trick, fibers will be broken off the brush. Just press lightly against the rotating LP, sweep the brush off the LP, and all will be wonderful with this brush.This brush is sold under many different brand names, ClearAudio, AudioQuest, and Thorens.The brush comes with no instructions for use, an odd omission. Maybe there is an assumption that the brush is so easy to use, instructions would be redundant.Audiophile or not, this brush is a must have for anyone that still loves analog recordings.
I've had this camera for almost exactly a year, and you'd never know it. It has worked and continues to work the same way it did the first day I got it. I teach two-year-olds at a daycare, so the "Kids and Pets" mode has been particularly useful to me. I never miss a moment (and moments go by very fast with busy little kids) and the pictures always come out clear and sharp. iPhoto makes uploading images a snap...this camera is very compatible with a Mac.I had an ancient manual before this camera, which took amazing pictures, and there's very little difference between that one and the A520. Unbelievable quality and ease of use. I was looking for a camera that could grow with me...an easy point and shooter, but with some more advanced options that I could "grow into" so to speak, and this camera has both. It also works just as well (if not better) as the three and four hundred dollar cameras all my friends have. This product comes HIGHLY recommended. Couldn't be happier.
These connectors are very easy to use and work great. I've tried many types of speaker connectors and these are the best in my experience.
this is just what I was looking for. Hope to do business with this dealer in the future
I purchased the e Trex Vista Cx for use in Iraq on my deployment there and have been very satisfied with it's ruggedness and ease of use. The downloads have been easy to install and the tracks from map source have been easily transfered over to google maps of the area I was working in. I am very satisfied with Garmin and it's product.
I bought this TV about a month ago and love it. I have been watching the NBA Playoffs on it and it looks great even in 1080i (comcast doesn't project in higher HD). I have my Xbox hooked up with an HDMI cable and it gives me full 1080P quality. It looks fantastic even in an extremely bright room. I reccommend this product especially for the price. Buying a 57in 1080P HDTV for just over $1K is a steal.
Its a nice concept. The range expander would not wrk even when I seek the assistance of Linksys tech support. Infact the tech request that I return the expander. He claim the produc is faulty
In my opinion this is the best in its class and cost
I got this Palm from eBay and I love it. The clear case is really desireable and attractive. At $29.00 usd it is a very good unit. I suggest this for anyone if you are a beginner or even an advanced user of palm pilots. Thanks.
Oh they look good and are comfortable.Only one problem: they don't work.The left earphone did not work right out of the box. This is clearly the result of poor wiring or a short in the unit and poor quality control.
I bought this adapter to plug into my smart phone to play my music through the system in my 99 Ford Taurus.For some reason-my car wouldn't play it. I am thinking it is because it may be broke. I tried it in other players and it works fine so that is the reason I think I can't use it in my car.
so, I bought these as a replacement for my broken ipod earphones... they are really good for the price... after listening for a while the sound quality gets better. The only concern I have is that it's quite large and they literally look like earmuffs in the winter... but I can live with that
This item is great for kid to express their imaginations, and then share their creations with others. You can make your own movie, music video, or even a show. Then let your imagination out by adding speacial effects, annimations, and transactions.Shortly said this item is just a really great way to express yourself, and I think thats really speacial.
This Minidisk Player is by far the best option when it comes to portable music. It has a very cool design, also it is cheap and of great value considering other options availble today. You can record about 40 songs in LP2 mode and double that amount in LP4 mode in a single MD(Thats about 4-5 CDs). The software its very easy to use and it also transfers music really fast via USB. I really recommend this product, far over any mp3 player out there. The vast ammount of space availble per MD its reason enough to buy this.
After a week of testing I returned this product. I'll wait for Version 2 of the hardware, which is supposed to come out soon.I had problems in particular with a Core 2 Duo Mac Book Pro, which kept dropping the connection.I went back to the faithful WRT-54GS V4, which is 100 times more reliable but limited to b/g.After making a lot of online research, I believe it's better to wait for newer N models in general.I plan to try the Apple one when it comes out or the WRT-350N V2.
Received D-Link DIR-615 router quickly via Amazon. Set-up out of the box was extremely fast and easy.After set-up, I encountered a problem connecting to the internet so I contacted D-Link and spoke with Robert, the specialist who patiently walked me through the configuration process and now I'm up and running. The process was painless and took less than 30 minutes to complete.Thanks to all of you for your reviews which helped me decide on purchasing this router.
This screen is fantastic! Sets up in minutes as it says and the only thing that took a while is roping it down which wasn't that long at all. It self inflates and you'll have to keep it running for the whole time it's up (just an FYI for people wondering). I saw someone write about the noise which is sad because this thing is quiet and don't forget to zip all the zippers around the blowers when it's being blown up or it won't be able to stay up. The size is awesome, the construction is very nice and I couldn't be more happier. I'm looking at a great summer coming up!!PS. As a previous commenter stated; when putting the screen in the bag put the blowers in the bag first!! Much Easier that way!!!
I was really looking forward to a large screen. However when this arrived I was disapointed. When the picture filled the screen it looked way to streched and out of proportion. By the time I had a good picture I could have easily had a much smaller screen. The sound from the speakers is terrible and it will not be long before I buy addition speakers for it.Dont consider this item, its just not good enough
This is a wonderful modem. It's easy to install, and gives high speed connections (44kbps to 53kbps) every time with NO drops! If you have a Via chipset on your motherboard, then follow Zoom's advice on their tech support page [web page]). Zoom says to go to [web page] and download the latest 4 in 1 driver file, and also download the USB filter driver.After doing that, you should be good to go. I am not a certified A+ PC Technician like the above reviewer from October 5th, 2001. But, Zoom's tech support page made it easy for me to find out this information. Way to go Zoom tech support :0)I recommend this modem to everyone looking for an easy to install, fast, reliable modem!!!!!!
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.
The travel plug worked well while in Austria, Germany and Hungry with a slight modification. The slot for the ground pin which is on most computer plugs is a rectangle slot on the adapter. On the plug it is round you could insert it no problem but you could not unplug your computer afterwards. Removed the end cap where the fuses are kept used a drill bit to change the upper portiion of the slot to a round whole, and it works great. Modified 2 adapters this way still a great purchase!!!!
This is really what I'm looking for. Great design and holds my iPad2 very well. It also folds very well so that it is easier to carry evrywhere you need.It is a five star product and value for money is excellent.
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.
This sleeve is a good choice if you're looking for one for the Dell Inspiron 1420. I purchased it for under $20 meanwhile on Dell's site they're selling one for nearly $30. It's not entirely snug but enough space to slip the laptop in and out of. It's also thin enough to go into my messenger bag. I think it's a good fit if you're putting it into a briefcase or similar bags.The sleeve is a nice addition for stashing away small and thin items. I don't think I trust the strap but it's not in the way.
I, too, has the problem with it printing blank pages, and I only ised Epson replacement inks. I've had the printer just over a year, so it's not under warranty. This is acting like an American-made car, so I'll never buy another one. I need a printer tomorr, so I'm going to buy another brand tomorrow. I got the printer for free when I bought my iMac. Even at that price, I paid too much for it.By the way, if there was an option, I'd give this printer a zero star rating.
Bought this for bedroom TV. Good audio quality on both headset. Easy to setup.I knew it is for car use. I prepared 12V DC power adpator and 3.5mm male to RCA male cable myself.The transmitter has RCA female port for audio input.THe seller shipped fast. Recommend.
im not ready for vista, thats why this system and add extra gig of ram is just as good as brand new system, i am very pleased
My wife will tell you that I could sleep through anything. My previous alarm clock was one of those that starts soft and gets louder. Unfortunately, I would subconsciously hit the snooze button on several instances before it got loud. As a result, I consistently got into work later than I'd like.This clock is different. It has an alarm that starts loud and stays loud. The tone of the alarm and the loudness can be set. The flashing lamp is a nice feature too, although I would have been perfectly happy if the lamp just turned on instead of flashing; my previous one had a lamp control but it wasn't tied into the alarm, which made that feature mostly useless to me. I don't use the bed shaker, so I can't comment on it.Let me clarify one thing that was not obvious and that I consider important: the snooze button acts as an on/off lamp control, whether the alarm is active or not. If the alarm is set to flash the lamp and you press the snooze once when the alarm first sounds, the lamp goes off; if you press it twice, the lamp stays on. If you have the clock set in Auto Snooze mode and you've turned on the lamp since the alarm first sounded, the lamp will flash when the alarm sounds again but will stay on when you press the snooze button once. This is well thought-out in my opinion.
I love this hood! Just push the two buttons on opposite sides of the hood to release. To install just push the hood onto the lens. I love the fact that you don't have to deal with the fine threads on the lens.
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!
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.
It works. It's super skinny and fits under the VCR. It plays all sorts of discs including DVDs and JPG CDs and CDA CDs. It has a cool fully adjustable zoom feature. I wish it had a better slider bar advance/skip feature like in PowerDVD but hey. Controls are easy enough for the kids to use. The picture quality is good on my regular 32 inch TV. I haven't had any problems with weird device behavior. It's cheaper than some computer internal CD drives.
This printer was exactly what I was looking for. It is lightweight and easy to carry with me. Fits nicely in a bag with my laptop.
I have a Sony Vaio (no serial port)and run Windows ME. I was syncing in 5 minutes. It's been a week of syncing daily, and I've had NO problems. I am so relieved because after reading all the horrible reviews I was afraid I didn't have any option for syncing to my desktop. I did not use the software on the CD; I downloaded the latest driver for Windows ME off of Palm's site.
I brought this product because I have two headrest monitors in my vehicle. It works as the manufactor said it would and I do see an improvement in the quality of the videos. However, it would of been a better product if it actually amplified the video signal. As the product specs indicate, it actually attenuates the signal from 2volts to 1.5volts.
I have a hard time keeping iPod buds in my ears. I bought these because of the locking mechanism. That mechanism does work but doesn't keep the bud far enough into my ear to generate reasonable bass. I also find that even with the smallest pad, my left ear hurts after 10-15 minutes. If I hold them in place I can tell that the sound is quite good but having to hold them in place kinda defeats the purpose. I'd suggest trying these out in a store to make sure they suit your ear shape before buying.
This wireless router is pretty good...except that I ran into some problem during the set-up using the wizard(cd)....So, called up the cust serv to do the installation manually...Otherwise, this product is good...
The biggest and most serious drawback I ever faced (because of which I have not been able to use the player even once) was the format incompatibility with mp3.This player does not play mp3 files !!! It only recognizes a proprietary format called ATTRAC3 and these songs can only be downloaded using Sonic Stage, provided along with the product. Note that there is NO WAY you can play a song w/o installing sonic and runnning Sonic Stage first on your PC.Due to numerous issues and its incompatibilty with OS versions etc. most people are not even able to run the software therby renderingt he product useless.
It worked great right out of the box. The reception is strong and the mouse tracks accurately. I would recommend it primarily for traveling vs. full-time use due to its small size. It doesn't sit comfortably in the palm of your hand like a full-size mouse does.
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
Much better constructed than I imagined and quite sturdy. Best for travel, but works great around the house. Bought two for myself and will buy another two for the wife. It's designed so well that any change would screw it up!
I am very happy with these speakers.I replaced a cheap 2.1 set of speakers, and this sub-woofer is much better sounding than what I had before. Of course you could get even better sound by spending a lot more money, but I believe these are a very good value.Remember you might need to reconfigure Windows and/or your BIOS and/or your Sound Card for a 5.1 speaker setup. When you are properly setup, you do NOT need to turn on the "Matrix" feature. That is only needed when you connect it to a simple stereo source like a video game console. Your computer will "upgrade" your stereo music to a 5.1 signal when configured correctly, so like I said, you can leave the Matrix button turned off when connected to your computer.The only negative, as others have shared, is the CABLES ARE SHORT. Add $15 to the price to include a trip to Radio Shack for some RCA extension cables.I am stilling giving this a 5-start rating, since I knew about the cable length issue before I bought it.
This is a good cam. It is also my 1st. I bought this cam with 2 considerations. 1. Price after rebate 2. What people said about it. It has quirks but for $55 bucks so be it. It is good for what I use it for. You get what you pay for. I think it is a good deal. I give it 4 because their is some room for improvement in video quality
These antennas, when connected to your Linksys wireless hub, really crank out a strong signal throughout your home. Boost your signal stregnth to 14 db!
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 had the same problem that many other people had.I bought this DVD player about 8 months ago and it died.The warranty is for parts only and you have to pay for shipping back to them and pay $40 for labor.I will not be buying anything from Cyberhome ever again.
I had originally purchased the Harmony 720 but it had a bad button so I returned it. I found this on sale for $149 and it usually retails for $249. I love this remote. It's easy to program and I like the one touch for multiple electronic devices. It is very easy to use and straight forward. I've have no complaints about this great piece of equipment.
This backpack far exceeded my expectations. The bag is roomy with well apportioned pockets and dividers. I use this backpack to transport my laptop to and from work and also carry supplemental items such as my coffee thermos, breakfast, lunch, bottled water/soda, and with room left to bring a spare change of clothes once golf season begins.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, I am not happy with this product. I called Time Warner, who is my internet provider and told them I had purchased my own cable modem, which is the exact model I have been leasing from them. They had me hook it up, while on the phone with them, and after registering the serial number they needed, we could not get it to work, trying everything the gentleman could think of and also he put his advisor on, and he could not get it to work. So, I suggested trying to hook up their modem that I had unhooked and sure enough, it worked immediately. So, the cable modem, brand new out of the box that you shipped it to me, did not work. I had no idea how to return the item so sent in my rebate slip for $20 so that I would not be out the $50 it cost to purchase. Not a real happy consumer on this product.Elaine Meyer
We adore our TiVo. The series 2 we got from Philips has worked fine - we upgraded the memory and love TiVo so much we're adding a second TiVo subscription to our household.We needed to get new cable boxes when our cable company went all digital. So now we want to use a serial cable to connect the remote from our TiVo to our cable box. Otherwise, you have to tape (really) a IR "blaster" to the cable box. Getting Philips to tell me what kind of serial cable cost me $19.99 for technical support and they didn't tell me how many pins there were etc. cGet the TiVo manufactured ones. They come with the cable -- that I can't find for sale in Chicago. I'll need to order online. It is not available on Philips' website of course.....
Like its smaller companion, the DA 18-55, this is a good, basic, serviceable lens. It's ability to pull in close people and other subjects at the 10 to 20 foot range is very acceptable. My lens does go a bit soft at full 200mm extension, and it has a similar 'looseness' that the 18-55 has. But its light weight and general utility make it a great companion, and a combo of *ist DL/DS (or K100/110D), the 18-55, and this lens is a handy and lightweight set that encourages you to take them with you more often.
Works great, easy to install and will pay for itself in 5 months! The hardest part was getting my ISP to connect it to their servers.
I love my bag. It is perfect for my laptop, accessories, books and papers. It is very comfortable to carry. I would highly recommend this!!!
This is an excellent monitor. It's on the small size, but it is just right for our needs. We've had it for about a year and a half and it is still working perfectly. Great buy!
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 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.
I bought two units and both quit within a few months. Cyberhome has been no help and wants me to pay for repairs. Do yourself a favor and buy another brand!!!!
For easy to carry stability this is an awesome tool. Fair price too.Have used several times and I enjoy the light weight and ease of use.
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.
Great camera bag. I had the small one with my Nikon D50 and found I could use more room. When I bought my Nikon D90, I also bought this camera bag. I love the convenience of it being a backpack. Very comfortable and easy to use to get my camera, etc out or put away.
I took some really good photos with this little camera. It was difficult to point and click underwater with a snorkeling mask and currents to contend with, but considering that, it performed well. I picked up pretty good color. I didn't take pictures of anything through more than a few feet of water, which is what I've heard prevents it from getting colors. It's also not for use much below the surface.
I gave as a gift and it was quite the hit. She used it that day and was very pleased. Easy to use and clean.
This HUB was exactly what I needed. No issues with it. USB drives work perfectly with it.
We bought this for the bathroom. It has good reception, buttons to program in your favorite stations and weather and TV bands, too.
I support and install internet telephony solutions for a broad range of business customers. I have tried many headphone solutions. This is by far the best headset I have ever used. My customers all report 5 star feedback as well.The sound is crisp and clean... Suprisingly rich audio.The microphone is crystal clear to those listening on the other end. I would recommend this headset to anyone that needs professional quality. And the price is great too!Thanks Amazon!
Best price, delivered ahead of schedule, works perfectly. What more can a person ask for . . . .
Yes I like the AM reception-- But after using the Eton Fr-300 for thre months. The hand crank generator failed. With an inspection internally I found it was due to a Plastic reduction gear. Untill that point and time I was happy with it.I was disappointed to find the Cell phone adapters fit only a very few phones. So I did not get a chance to try that feature.with my kyocera phone.I would suggest if you want to be emergency ready with this radio. To looking for the Solar adaptor from c.crane radio.com.But myself I have not been very happy with how long the hand crank lasted before it failed.But when it was working. I was able to get over 24 hours of playing. After I cranked the radio for 30 minutes. If I cranked it for 15 minutes. The radio would play for 8 hours.
I have a call center that needed new headsets.I wanted to get something cheaper but I'm glad I didn't.These headsets are 4real, they are the real deal.you can hear and be heard as if your on a land line......spend the extra 40 bucks you will be glad that you did
This is THE usb flash memory. Lots of space and very durable for a very low price.
Used this bag on a 2-way International Trip from USA to India and back. It carried 2 laptops, 1 camera, 1 camcorder, lots of documents, 3 packets of chocolates! And no sign of any wear and tear. This guy is robust alright!
bought this cable, got it within 5 days. makes my ps3 look a lot better than standard def lol. great product!
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.
HP's "total care" service is a fraud. I bought a HP a1630n multimedia PC Oct 2006. For the past 2 1/2 months, it has been inoperable. It started fairly typically--corrupted windows files, operating system will not reformat as needed, multiple crashes, freezes, etc. But nothing has fixed the problem. At HP's direction I underwent 4 destructive recoveries in December alone. The last one wiped out the operating system but would reinstall nothing. They promised to send me recovery discs overnight but took 3 weeks. When I finally got them, they didn't work either. Took it in for repair. Sent back, tried it again, same problem. Asked me to do another destructive recovery, left me with an unformatted PC once again. They now are making me send it in for repair AGAIN.You would think after over two months of doing everything they asked, and having it not work, HP would give me a replacement PC. But no.The worst thing is that they have NO ACCOUNTABILITY. The woman in quality control handling my case, I am told, is my final resort. Her supervisor WILL NOT TALK TO CUSTOMERS. I was told my only recourse is "to write the CEO of HP." No matter who I managed to get hold of, I was given this answer.I will never buy HP again.
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 is an excellent camera bag for the city. It has many cool features, especially the hidden rain jacket to keep your precious camera dry in rainy weather. Given this is the 200AW with more room, I end up making a home for my extra lenses and flash. The weight can be a burden after several hours strapped onto only one shoulder. I would not go on long hikes with this bag (that's when I use the top loader attached to my day pack).This is my favorite bag for everyday use!
Could not believe the price. Order arrived in 2 days, without paying for fast shipping. Fits the camera just like the Canon grip. Everything works great. IMHO you can't go wrong with this unit.
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 need to start off by saying that I am new to Digital SLR cameras and lenses, and am by no means an expert. I am comparing this camera to the numerous point and shoot digital cameras I've had in the past three years in my search for a "good camera". The difference in quality between this camera and all of the rest of the cameras I have used is noticeable immediately, both in ease of use, and in end results. It is a pleasure to work with this camera, the menus are well laid out and everything seems well placed. It can be a point and shoot replacement (using one of many automatic presets) or you can do some pretty advanced setups (using manual settings). The images that I am getting out of this camera seem very professional, with very little effort on my part. And with a quick touch up in Adobe Lightroom, I'm turning out very good quality pictures (in my beginner opinion) with very little work required. All in all, a great camera for a beginner like myself. I'd also recommend getting a decent lens (the kit lens is only okay), a lens filter, a tripod, and an image editing program like Adobe Lightroom.
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.
Service was fast and accurate. The cords work well and at a fraction of the cost of the big name stores.
the speakers are really loud for how small they are and how inexpensive they are. the only thing is that with an ipod touch if you bump the speakers just a little it "disconects" from the ipod. so you really have to make sure its pushed all the way down. other than that they are really good.
I was waiting for this remote price to drop for a while.Now finally the price it reasonable, so I went and bought it.It does all that a universal programmable remote should do, the USB connection and the software that comes with it is a great advantage, and this remote is so common you can find all your favorite channels icons in no time, and upload to the remote.It takes some time to adjust all the components, and the keys layout.I can understand why some people say the keys are too small - but this could be a problem only it you have very very bug fingers...
Great product. Works with any Mp3 player which has a standard 3.5 audio output. Transmission is great. I tried with a couple of radios and also in my car - quality is very good.
Energizer ER-P730 Nickel-Metal Hydride Cordless Phone Battery (Purchased on 06/17/2010)by Energizer.Unfortunately, even after putting in the new battery the phone was dead, dead, dead. Never-the-less the battery now sits on the shelf and we buried the phone.
This is the latest Microsoft mouse that I've purchased and my second wireless mouse. It's replacing a basic Logitech wireless mouse. I started looking into the Intellimouse line and when I saw this one, I was interested enough to look into it at a local store.Pictures can't convey how comfortable this mouse is when you place your hand on it. It is perfectly contoured to allow your hand to rest naturally on it. The scroll wheel is smooth (no clicking feedback which I personally prefer) and yes, it is a bit hard to click down but after using it I realize why: I can't scroll up and down with my mouse at work because I end up clicking the wheel instead of scrolling. All the buttons are programmable and the software is both Windows and Mac compatible. The horizontal scroll, while I don't use it much, is a great feature.This comes default with the scroll wheel switching applications when clicking it. There's several other options to choose from the settings including assigning a left or right click with various modifier keys. Needless to say, the software's versatility is amazing. The LED tracks perfectly and there's no lagging. The installation was ridiculously easy as well.I feel that any good review should have the negative points of a product and the only real downside I can see, so far, is that eventually you'll have to change the batteries. And that's with any wireless mouse that doesn't sit on a charging station. I would recommend checking this mouse out in person because the scroll wheel can be a deal breaker but for me, it's just what I was looking for.I'm not a big fan of Microsoft but I have to hand it to them; no one else makes a mouse as good as they do.
I've bought my fair share of DVD'Rs - I always buy them in the 100 packs (since I use a lot) and have tried pretty much all brands... Sony HP Memorex Fuji TDK Verbatim...I won't really do any comparison but from my experience, there wasn't anything about TDK that would make me turn away. The last set I bought was the TDK 100 DVD+R (the one for this review) and I got only 2 bad DVDs out of 100... I wouldn't say that's bad.So far, they all seem to be about the same . Choose whichever one seems cheap at the moment.... :)
This laminator is a great product. I have had one at the office for more than 5 years and I now bought another for home use. Very simple and easy to use.
I just recently got a new flatscreen t.v. for my room, and decided to take advantage of the HDMI out on my laptop, so I ordered one of these cables. It works great so far (I've had it for about 2 months) and for less than three dollars (that includes shipping), you really can't go wrong (especially when compared to other $20 or $40 cables). Highly recommended.
I have purchased a 50 pack of these in the past. I backed up my entire dvd/mp3/data collection onto about 40 of these discs. All work as intended (knock on wood). Great value for the price. Great quality.I cannot attest to their DVD playback as I do not use them for movies, but for strictly data, A+.
Worked well at first, but now six months later it suffers from frequent delays (the screen will freeze for a few seconds and then resume a few seconds later in the video) and occasional freeze-ups (from which nothing but unplugging the unit will recover). Seems like a buggy product.
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.
The cable arrived on time and works perfectly. Much recommended over a more expensive model, as there is no difference.
We celebrated Christmas early so my wife opened this today and we have been listening to it all day. The sound is way better than I could have imagined. My father in law also received an iPod docking station but he got a Logitech and the sound is nowhere near as good. Plus the Logitech was about $30 more. We used to run our iPod through our home entertainment system but I think we are going to just use this instead.I was also surprised that this came with about 6 different iPod adapters for all of the different generations. The AC power cord is nice and long, about 4.5 feet which is quite convenient.As long as this thing holds up and doesn't break I will be a very happy customer.
This simple clever device makes I pad use in bed easier. Very pleased and a bargain as well!He wishes he thought of it!
this backpack is so amazing my son uses it for school. it fits all his class books notebook and it has a special place for your laptop to keep it steady this is the best 80 dollars i have spent on a backpack its very helpful and you can use it for like 2 to 3 years its wonderful.
After ruining many earphones while working out, I finally got the MX75's specifically for that purpose and so far they have fit the bill nicely. I tend to sweat a lot, so the fact that they are sweat resistant is a big plus. The little nubs that help hold them in your ears seem to work reasonably well, but you do need to select the nub size that's right for your ear (I used the biggest ones, though my ears aren't really that big). The sound quality is quite decent though not outstanding. I still keep other headphones around for when I'm not working out. The only problem I have with them at this point is that since they are made outta rubber, the cord doesn't like to straighten out like. It tries to stay in the wrapped up position and can get in your way. The solution I came up with was to use the shirt clip to reduce the amount of slack in the wire, which mostly solves this problem.
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!
I tested this with my Kenwood car stereo and it worked fine, but I don't usually leave my iPod in the car. I've since been using it as an cheapo iPod dock for my home stereo (with an AC USB charger) and it works great. I came to Amazon looking for another so I don't have to move it between the stereos in my home office & my living room.
I travel a lot between States, often to the places I've never been there. It is easy to use. I download the updated map instead of buying the new one.
These were back-ordered after I placed the order, but we still received them shortly afterwards. A good buy!
The lens is a light vacuum, it has a sturdy metal build, more aperture blades, is incredibly fast, very quiet, and smooth. The bokeh is like butter.I recommend it over the cheaper f1.8 if you are serious about the details in your pictures. Tiny depth of field - with f1.4 I can focus on someones nose and their cheeks are out of focus. Worth every penny.
This is a pretty nice unit, especially for the price. Liked it, good back lighting, good documentation, reasonable controls, etc..Only problem is that it would power back up in a pristine state, loosing all my waypoints, options, etc. I held for 30 minutes on Magellan TS phone support, and the website wanted too much personal information for on-line support (for my tastes at least).So, I'll return it and try a different brand. If this unit wasn't defective however, I would have been a pretty happy customer (hence the 2 stars.)
I installed this RAM into an older Dell Inspiron tower with G33 chipset, alongside 2 GB of existing OEM RAM. Everything works fine.
This is the 2nd mount I have used for a Garmin GPS. The only warning I can give is to not forget if you put it on a side window that if you roll the window down it will fall. I take mine down every day because of theft. This new design is easy to use. You simply put the suction cup against the windshield and then press the lever down and it sticks very well. Although it sticks better if you run the air a minute to cool the windshield down when it's really hot outside. The ball swivel joint works very well. It comes apart and goes back together very easily. This makes it easy for one to turn the Nuvi for better viewing. You connect the charger to the back of the mount for the GPS. There is a button you press on the bottom of the mount to release the Nuvi from the mount. This is an excellent design and I'm more than pleased with this mount and using the Nuvi.
These really work! My husband doesn't need the TV up loud, but I did, so now I can turn up the TV Ears and hear even when they whisper or talk real quietly in a movie, but I don't bother him anymore. They are great and I would recomend them to anyone who has trouble hearing the conversations on any program.
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.
This cable is proof that Monster Cable is robbing fools everywhere.I paid 5 dollars total, 4 of it shipping.For one dollar actual product price... not 80, I am enjoying my PS3 to its full extent.Period.Don't be a fool.
I used to grate everything by hand... or buy pre-grated... this devise is soo awesome, I am giving it to everyone for weddings, birthdays, and christmas!!!
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.
In terms of sharpness, bokeh, color rendition, contrast, amount of color and image distortion, the best 50mm lens this is not (but it's pretty darn close!). The best 50mm lens is the Leica F/2.0 Summicron-M.At this price, Nikon has pulled off an engineering miracle! I don't think you could go wrong with this in your camera bag.
Fits my lens great. It helps protect my glass. Pretty cheap investment to protect your glass.
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!
Product was delivered in a timely manner and works as advertised. I would give it a grade of A and a high recommendation.
I ordered the combo ink cartridge package. The black cartridge quit working after one page. I emailed the contact person and it took almost a week before he got back to me. They sent a replacement cartridge and it worked the same as the first. I will not buy from them again.
I bought this monster a couple of months ago,took it home and hooked it up,I was was expecting to hear everything that the reviews said.Did I?you bet.....this is truly and awsome home theater center piece...don't take my word for it ....go take a listen .....you'll be truly blown away by the sheer detail and dynamics of this amp.
Good length to set up in various locations in vehicle.Able to plug in to different devices if needed.Worked great and performed as described.
I bougth 2 of these hard drives, they both work perfect, didn't need to install any driver or whatever. Really good.
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.
Apparently, this item has changed. It is not longer a power cord as described and pictured. It is an RF adapter, which connects your system to the TV. DO NOT BUY looking for a power cord. You will still be disappointed and without your favorite classic system.
i'm so disappointed in this remote! it was great in the beginning. works with all of our appliances including our window A/C unit. after about 8 months though some of the buttons stopped working. the volume + hardly ever works as do the top screen buttons. i also think that it's poorly designed. the number buttons near the bottom of the remote are hard to get to with your thumb while holding the remote. they are also easily bumped against and pressed which is VERY aggravating. i'm always accidentally changing the station while watching something and then losing my buffer on the DVR. ugh.i'm thinking about getting a different harmony remote. will they all be like this?
I've been using this as a wallet and organizer for many months, and i still think it's great. It's too big for a pocket though -- i carry it in my bag. There isn't room for a whole lot of credit cards, but enough for the ones i actually need: 2 credit cards, 2 IDs, and a several business cards and odds and ends. Also, the organizer is padded and has protected my Handspring Visor wonderfully even though i've dropped it too many times to count. Oh yeah, it's an awesome value, too :).
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.
I saw this on amazon as I was looking for accessories for my Viewsonic G tablet. It looked like it would fit, and it does. I use it to take the tablet with me to work, school, and even work on stuff in restaurants... I would guess that it would even be a great thing to use on the plane, on a tray table.It is adjustable for angle, and it does not cover any of the ports or controls in either portrait or landscape position (although it does cover the volume control if I use it upside down).It is also light weight, but sturdy. I can't say how long it lasts, as I have only had it a few days, but it seems like it will last.Give it a run. You'll be happy. I'm thinking about buying a spare...
i picked out the attached adapter to work with my Casio Electronic key board. The Adapter did not fit the Key board eve though it came up when the Key board model was searched on the Web site. I need to send it back to get the correct adapter.
the tomtom 720 go is easy to use for a beginner the mounting went quick and the tomtom home helps a lot i bought it from amazon and my son was so impressed he also bought one and sold his sony gps
Item received promptly - no problems - satisfied with purchase. Cartridge was what was ordered and it works well. I would order again from this vendor.
I love this gadget. I have a lot of Divx, Xvid, Mpeg and Avi files which I wanted to watch on my bigscreen TV. The options were: A lousy long cable from the computer to the TV and no remote, an expensive wireless transmitter between the computer and the TV or this DVD player. Was an easy choice! I should admit I was skeptical because of the price. Now it seems the risk was well worth it. This very thin and sleek looking DVD player plays everything you throw at it. Normal DVDs, burnt DVD+ or DVD- disks, CDs, VCDs, MP3 disks, and any windows compatible vido data DVDs. I am yet to have a problem after nearly a year.Long story short here's the skinny :PROS:-Plays ANYTHING-Plays both NTSC and PAL formats. If you have any DVDs from abroad, just plug and play!-Very thin and sleek look-Has everything expensive ones have (5.1 DTS, optical, component inputs, MP3 capability)-Small and simple remote controlCONS:-Somewhat simple interface for data video menu-Limits filenames to the first 9 letters-You may need to hit the menu button twice to access the menu for real when playing video data (Xvid,MPEG etc.)Overall the cons are nearly nothing compared to the pros. I bought 3 of these units, 2 as presents.
I bought this to use with my laptop and it worked so great I have since bought a second one for my daughters computer. Especially appreciate the small size that fits most comfortably in smalller hands. Battery life is good even if you don't use the nifty battery shut off device.
I do a lot of computer work and get wrist and forearm/elbow tendon soreness (tennis elbow)due to moving and twisting the wrist and forearm to use the mouse. I've tried various mouse types to keep my hand and arm from hurting: regular mouse, trackballs of every kind. The real problem isn't what kind of mouse it is. The problem is where it's located: off to the side. The Roller Mouse solves the problem by keeping both hands in front of you at all times. Very fast relief from tendon pain. A few programmable buttons also cut down on repetitive tasks; I especially like copy, paste and browser back functions on keys, but you can program them as you wish. Also has a scroll wheel, which some trackballs don't. The mouse pointer is controlled by the bar you move with a finger or thumb right in front of you. Roll it to make the mouse go up or down the page, move the bar left and right to move the pointer across the page. The bar is also a click if you press lightly on it.(Can control the sensitivity of that click pressure) The accuracy of the pointer motion is as good as any trackball once you get used to it. The only annoyance is that when the bar gets to the far right or far left you have to "bounce" it against the side bumper to get the cursor to move farther in that direction. The bouncing works to reset the rollerbar's conception of where the pointer is on the page so you can move it further. Sounds odd, but it works. You just have to get used to it. That one annoyance is what makes it 4 stars instead of 5, but it's in no way a serious problem. I love this piece of hardware and you'd have to pry it from my cold, dead, non-hurting hands and arms to take it away. I also tried the Roller Mouse Free, which works pretty much the same, but it doesn't have the tray that slides under the keyboard, so keeping the keyboard and roller mouse together was a problem. Roller Mouse Pro is better for my purposes.
I bought this camcorder in 12/04 and I had to take it for service 4 times already. The screen was too dark and when I record, it show in slow motion.The worse camcorder I ever bought bought not to mention the service I received. I take it for service, 2 weeks later I pick it up only to find out I still have the same problemDon't waste your money.
The Olympus Stylus Zoom 115 QD is wonderful. After deciding I didn't want to take all my SLR equipment on my cruise I bought this camera only one day before leaving. The first roll of film I had developed on the ship to see if I was using the camera correctly. All 24 pictures turned out beautifully, at night, in the rain, inside, and outside. I ended up taking 10 rolls of film on vacation and this camera gave me the freedom I never had with my SLR. The camera has nice styling and is small enough to fit almost anywhere (even in my formal evening purse). Since coming back from vacation I have taken many rolls of film and I am still as impressed. Try it! I don't think that you will be disappointed.
i needed this cable to hook up my 2005 rear projection tv to my ps3 for hdmi quality picture. before i could only hook up using the green/blue/red cables. i did all this by using a sony stereo reciever in conjunction with the tv and ps3. my tv has a dvi hookup instead of a hdmi hookup. i had to get a dvi to hdmi adaptor to use the hdmi cable.
For the price I'm happy with it. For the price.I wish it were quiter and faster. It seems to struggle to keep the voltage around 115 and seldom reaches 120 except when dealing with spikes. A cheap voltometer would be welcome but it does an admirable job if not a superb job, but for 50 or less its hard to fault.
We needed to replace a similar laser printer we've had for years that finally quit working correctly. We decided to get the exact same model (no longer being manufactured) because our Unix server and software is configured for it already. This printer looks like new, even though it was refurbished! Arrived very clean, although they could have used something less messy to pack it in. It was well-packed, but they used lots of Styrofoam popcorn to fill the box. That caused a huge mess trying to unpack the printer. Other than that, everything is working fine and I'm happy I bought this printer from this particular seller. No problems!
I just purchased the philips player recently. Before buying the product i checked all the specifications. At the philips website it stated this...Your music, your data - on the go, everyday2GB* capacity for music and data on the goUSB mass storage to store and carry your data files10 hours battery life [1 x AAA alkaline battery]Now when i finally got my player i checked for the AAA alkaline battery. Of course...I couldnt find any. I called philips customer support line and they gave me the run around. They avoided the question on whether or not the battery can be replaced by me and not their service. I asked how much it would cost to change the battery and how much shipping and handling would be and yet again they refused to answer my question. If your looking into buying this item please be aware that there is some false advertising going on here. The battery cannot be replaced by you and its not a AAA alkaline battery. The battery in the player is Li-ion. Most players offer the Li-ion because a dealer such as Philips can make more of a profit by having the customer come back to pay for another battery. So if this isn't true, someone please prove me wrong because Philips service is refusing to deal with my questions. Can someone please answer my questions...1. How much does it cost to replace the Li-ion battery?2. How much does shipping and handling cost?Watch out people you may not get what you expected!
I have to wiggle it to get it to work. I guess you get what you pay for. But a good price.
First, hot spots? I think that the reviewer may have had a bad computer because I have had my 1135-s155 for a while and it has no hot spots on the upper surface.The main pluses with this 2gb, 512mb, 40gb computer (other than those listed already) are that it comes with 3 (yes, three!) USB 2.0 ports when most low end computers still have 1.1 ports (the speed difference is AMAZING) and that it has 32mb of dedicated Video memory when all other companies are still using shared memory in their low end machines. Truly a great buy for someone that needs a good solid performer. BTW, exactly who in the corporate world uses all the features on those $3500+ machines? Really?!?
I checked out prices on several different sites for this same SD card and found that amazon was the cheapest. They also shipped it out to me super quick, and I live out in the middle of nowhere. I would highly recommed this SD card. You could go on a vacation for a week and only need to take this one card.
Product has great sound capability for such small speakers. The sub-woofer makes system sound like more expensive system. Highly recommend
We've had this printer for about two years and we feel like we have been held hostage by it. Here's the thing. Say you need to print one sentence of black and white text out BUT your cyan cartridge is low, it won't print. You can set the printer to print black & white in the drivers, but it still won't print. Not only that, the cartridges dry up and clog frequently. For the price we paid for the printer, we've probably spent three times that on ink. We're done with this printer and done with Epson. Remember the scene at the end of Office Space when they smash the printer out in a field? Well that's the same fate this printer will meet with us.
This battery is performing great so far. It sure beats my original battery that would last for about ten pictures. The price is outstanding, the delivery was quick. I wish I had bought this a long time ago.-Ron
I always like Canon. No matter printer or digital camera. Price is reasonable and quality is above average. This all in one printer included fax, printing speed is also pretty good. I really recommend people to buy this printer. You will not regret for sure.
I have just received this as a birthday present, and am very pleased with it. While the design of the object remains true to older models, with its sturdy and shiny black plastic outside and jukebox appearance, there are new features that make it possible to play all of your music on one machine- a radio, and a high-tech cd drive. A casette player is not included- not that it really matters, but that might be helpful to someone. A durable cover is included, and there are two display colors, orange and blue, for the backlights that you see when the machine is set on am, fm, phono, and cd.I am happy to say that the record playing part of the machine is automatic and not digitalized. Although this means you must move the arm manually, it still feels dated and 'cool'. I liked this because it enabled me to listen to my mother's old records the way that she would have 30 years ago. However, the arm does not automatically come off the album once it is done playing, like a lot of the old ones. You have to do that yourself, as well. The radio feature has a nifty old-fashioned station selector, as well, which only adds to the feeling. However, the CD drive does have a small digital function so that you can see what song you are listening to.Overall, this is one of the best three-in-one turntables on the market. The smaller, flat ones that are claimed to be more high-tech actually tend to skip a lot more. If you're looking for a turntable and want a genuine dated-feeling one but don't want to risk the problems with second-hand ones (like my old one, which turned out to have a huge problem with the amplifier), then this is the way to go. I haven't had any problems with this one.
Only one negative I've found is that the volume level is not as loud with bluetooth music playing as with the radio alone. Phone reception: hearing the person on the other end is very loud. Guess I need an amp to boost the volume when using for music playing. Overall: next best thing to having a radio that has bluetooth or aux capable. I would tell a friend
Highly recommended! This is a very nice aftermarket AM/FM/CD/CD-R/CD-RW player for the price. (Note: Does not play MP3s). The functions are simple. I didn't even look at the manual to program the buttons or to use the features. Has a built-in multi-genre equalizer with a "user" setting that can be programed. The multi-function Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader button is a great idea and very simple to use. Sounds great. I've tried CDs and homemade CD-Rs. Have not yet tried CD-RW but I never use those for Music. Also has RCA jacks for running through an amp but I did not use this feature. I'd buy another one without a second thought.
I love these, we can use them in remote towers (we run a WISP) and they just run and run unlike their cheaper brothers. The docs are kind of limited and such features as Spanning Tree Protocol either isn't available or they forgot to mention it in their very limited documentation, online as well. Don't let that defer you, this is a hot little item and the price is right, as they say on TV.
I was very pleased with the fun pack. It included everything I needed to store music in my Sony Ericsson cell phone.I didn't get the free print that the details of the pack mentioned.
I use the armband at the gym primarily, both cardio and weights. It loses a star because the headphone wire comes out at a very conspicuous angle, sometimes getting stuck on the machine I'm using at the gym. 99% of the time I don't even notice that I'm wearing it, which is the idea. It is very easy to adjust and put on/take off. Custom designed for iRiver, the casing is excellent.
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 ........
This was a Christmas gift to my son. He loves it. Water bill is going up.
I got this for Christmas, works great, has a real nice smooth and precise feel to it. About using it for 1.5 weeks the connectivity would get lost. I would move the mouse and click and nothing would happen for about 10 secs then it would start working again. Over time this got more and more frequent. I thought maybe the USB receiver was too far away (on the back of my notebook) so I moved it to the USB port on the right side, 1 or 2 inches away from the mouse. Still, same problem. So then I thought maybe the battery was low, I had the Duracell that came with it in there. So I put in a newly charged battery, still same problem. It freezes up more and more frequently now, it's very annoying. I'm going to contact customer support on this one.
I bought this in the very first week of their availability. I am using it with no problems with an HP C3100 printer, shared between a desktop and several laptops.The installation was extremely simple - the software even automatically responds to Windows driver signing dialogs ! Operation is largely foolproof - the only aspect I don't like is that you have to connect to the printer in order to print. I would have thought that that could have been done automatically.
Clueless to the world of digital cameras, I knew that I wanted one that was easy to operate but high quality. After tons of online research I decided on the PowerShot A10. I LOVE my camera. It's easy to use, takes great pictures and the printer prints out high quality pics. I've taken this camera to baseball games and printed out action shots right then and there. However, the 8mb CF card this comes with is pretty worthless--only takes about 15 pics before it gets full. I bought a 256mb Dynacare CF card...and can now take upwards of 500 pics before it gets full. I highly recommend this camera for anyone!
This was a wise purchase. It greatly increased the performance of my Canon PowerShot A640. My next purchase will be the 2 GB Memory Card.
I bought this for my new laptop and loved it. It is very smooth and small, but not tiny like some notebook mice. It fits my hand perfectly and I found the button placements to be very intuitive.I've recently started using this as my desktop mouse as well. I bought a new desktop PC and found Vista is not compatible with my old mouse and keyboard set (Microsoft Wireless Desktop Elite). It's sad that the Microsoft equipment isn't compatible with their own hardware, but I found them to be completely unusable even after installing the patch that supposedly fixed the issues.I started using the Logitech VX notebook mouse thinking it was temporary until Microsoft released a patch that actually DID fix the issues with my old MS mouse. But now I would not switch back. The Logitech is so much smoother and more comfortable. The only question I have now is if I want to purchase the full size version of this Logitech mouse so I can give this one back to my notebook or if I want to buy a second notebook version and have one for each.
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.
The cable works great with my iphone 5. The length is several inches longer than the Apple supplied cable which is great because the apple cable is too short. The lightning connector is about the same size as the Apple cable. It's sometimes a bit tight in the connection but I'd rather have that then have it loose and coming out unexpectedly.
I bought this to replace a similar product, which was the RadioShack inline volume control (...).I would recommend buying that product instead, with a separate extension cord if you need it. As another reviewer noted, this product does not seem to increase the volume, despite what it says on the packaging. Furthermore, when I had the volume too loud and used this to turn it down, it resulted in a huge degradation of the sound quality (the audio was very hissy and filled with static).If you need something to increase your volume level, you should look somewhere else (I don't know where myself). If you just need something to turn down the volume, I would recommend the RadioShack model. It's only a few bucks more, but it's worth it considering that it works and this product does not.
This lens does not work with ANY Canon cameras! I bought this thinking it was such a great deal only to find out does not have Canon's signature EF mount, there fore will not attach. It is an old fashion screw on lens. Do not buy it is a waste of time and money.
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.
Well, what can i say? The title says it all. I had my digital camera for a while without a memory card, and i'd have to upload the pictures to my computer every time i took 6 pictures, but with this i can take over 1500.
The Kingston 1 gig usb storage unit is just the thing for storing anything on your computer. From pictures to schematics, a great product for a great price. Delivery was excellent. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.thank youDon MacDonaldGateway Marketing
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.
I purchased the extrememac charger as I had heard good things about the quality of their products, I was sadly misinformed. The principle of the item is well thought out and if build quality could match concept they would have an excellent piece of kit. I found the whip to be loose and over a short period of time had dropped to below the horizontal no matter what angle it started, the nano would disconnect if a bump was incountered and the real killer for this item was as I removed it from my 12 volt socket for the first time the end of the 'plastic' socket snapped off with internal spring and fuse flying across the car. Over all I was very disappointed, the cost of the charger does not reflect the build quality, if you are tossing up between this and another product go the other brand, or just get the car charger cable. I found the air play transmitter work well when it wasn't moving around in the shoddy charger. BUYER BEWARE!!!!
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.
bought 4 of these drives as a back archive to backup my photos and important stuff. When they arrived they were wiped clean/sanitized. Once formatted they worked great for my purpose
I have ordered quite a few of these cables and all have worked perfectly. No complaints.
Let me clear up a couple of mistakes other people have written in their reviews:1 - This device is ABSOLUTELY 100% Windows XP compatible. I am using it on a Windows XP, SP2 machine and it works fine.2 - All sheet fed scanners can suffer from the problem of pages feeding in irregularly - it's inherent in the design. I have had other sheet fed scanners and can certify that this problem is not unique to this specific scanner.3 - The XP 100 has gone through a couple of versions. This version on Amazon is the newest model. Some of the reviews were written back in 2003 or 2004 - those reviews were for a previous model.I wouldn't lower a motorcycle's score because I get wet when I rode it in the rain. This device should not be compared to a flat bed or a bulk document scanner.To be clear, this device will not replace a flat bed scanner. I definitely would not buy this scanner if you are primarily going to be scanning in your photos, or documents that you need immaculate copies of.However if you are looking for a scanner with a small footprint that will allow you to quickly and easily scan in business or personal documents on a regular basis, this may be the perfect device.I am in the shipping business. We have a high speed b/w network scanner for bulk work and a I had a flat bed scanner for color/fine work on my desk. However the network scanner is in another room and the flat bed was taking up too much space on my desk. The flatbed scanner was overkill - I didn't need to scan in many color documents and having to go through complicated preview/scanning procedures just ate up my time.Most of the scanning I need to do involves single page documents - things like purchase orders, shipping confirmations, releases, etc. Walking to the network scanner 30 times a day was getting old, and I probably only scanned in 20%-30% of the documents that I could/should retain digital copies of.The Visioneer scanner has been an amazing time saver for me. I can scan in a one page document in under 10 seconds. From there, I can drag-and-drop my scanned images to my Filemaker databases. The entire process takes less than 20 seconds. This saves me a huge amount of time every day AND I procrastinate less. The result is that I have cut down on the paper clutter AND I'm getting close to 100% on scanning in my documents.The fact that it draws its power from the USB port is a bonus - fewer wires snaking around, over and under my desk.I have been using it for 3 weeks and have not had a single crash or hang-up. In some of my other reviews I mention that it is critical for people to run WIndows Update regularly - I bet the crashing problems most people are experiencing are a result of Windows errors, not problems with the Visioneer software.I logged in to Amazon today to purchase two additional scanners for other people in my office. Let's see if I can get them to be better at scanning in their documents so that we can better share information...I will report back on how that effort goes.Update - I actually purchased three more of these devices instead of the two I planned on. I have given one to my bookkeeper, one to my sales clerk and one to the traffic manager. The results have been amazing.I now can, with almost 100% certainty, find digital versions of all paper documents related to any order from the past 3 weeks. My staff tells me that this device is MUCH easier and quicker to use than the other scanners in the office. The fact that it takes up almost no room on their desks is also a big plus.It took me exactly 10 minutes to show all three users how to use this device. To date there have been no problems.
I have had some of the better professional digital cameras like the Canon D60 and 20D with many lens and accessories. Therefore, I have high expectations of the features and functions of any camera I would use. Having used point-and-shoot cameras from Kodak, Fuji and Sony, I have only found disappointments in flash functions, picture quality and logical menu navigation. I am happy to say I had no qualms with the marvelous design and functions contained within the Canon SD550 Digital ELPH. It is every bit as good as everyone says, and compared to the competition like the Sony DSC-W5 and W7 which is said to rival it, I would say not. Sorry Sony. The SD550 uses popular SD card, not the expensive and proprietary memory stick, the SD550 uses lithium cells, not 2 AA batteries. What comparison? The only thing I grumble about is the short battery life of the lithium cell. The SD550 2.5 display eats the power quickly. But for now, that is the nature of any camera of this design, not exclusive to the SD550. With that in mind, you must buy at least two NB-3L battery packs. I would of also liked to have found at least 32MB internal storage like the HP M517, but compared to all the extras Canon packed into this little marvel, the extra memory is not critical. Also, the compact Rezo 10 camera pouch with belt clip and carry strap works perfectly, with a stretch pouch for the extra battery. Don't settle for less than a 2 gig 80x SD card, especially if you plan on any video capture. Patriot brand SD rivals the Sandisk and is less expensive. If you buy the Canon SD550, you will never be sorry. If the price tag is too hefty, the Canon SD450 is just as good with only a 5.0 megapixel CCD.
As stated in another review, PAPER JAMS in this machine all the time! I was sent a replacement machine to rectify the issue but that one is now jamming as much as the first one did. When I called customer service, a manager told me that he would not send me an upgraded model, that there is no design problem, and that there have been no other complaints. However a customer service rep said they made a part to fix the problem (the problem that doesn't exist!) and I would receive it in 5-8 days. When I demanded he send the part overnight he said I would have to pay for it! I strongly caution against buying this machine, and if you buy another Brother product, good luck with their customer service.
these were just what I was looking for and at the price I was looking for
Looking forward to toting my camera and all the associated gear on an expedition to the Amazon Rainforest next March ... will post results and reviews after that again. Speaking with professional photographers, I am told that the tropical rainforest is among the most demanding conditions for photography. Need a macro lens, a wideangle ... I'm set with everything else.-----------UPDATE - I traded up from the XTi to the 50D - better sensor, higher ISO speeds, doubling of burst speed from XTi's 3 fps to 6 fps. I'm excited.Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
I haven't had any issues with this PS. There are enough connectors to do almost everything. Each time I add something to my computer I wonder if I can power it up and sure thing it can. Worth the price.UPDATE: The fan died after about two years and Ultra replaced it with no hassles and even gave me a newer modular power supply, score more points for Ultra. I'm not sure if this PS is available still but the manufacturer is great.
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.
I bought this transmitter to use with my 60GB video ipod as well as with my 3G 10GB ipod. I like the way it fits into the cig. lighter in both my truck and my Matrix and the controls are very simple and convenient. Sadly it was stolen a few days ago, but after looking at the Transpod I think that this unit is the better choice. Smaller, simpler.The only problem I had with it was that the volume on some podcasts (especially those from KCRW) was quiet, even when I used iTunes to boost them.I hate to have to buy a second one, but I am happy with the unit.
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'm so glad I finally broke down and bought this product. A friend told me that all these radio trasmitter products were awful and I had always wanted to give it a go. The truth is: they rock. Yes there is a small scuff of static from time to time, but the preset channels of this device allow you to quickly switch to another, possibly clearer, air space with no fuss. Way simpler and cheaper than replacing your stereo.
I like this very small and light MP3 player. I wish it supported more formats or was upgradeable. It seems to be limited to MP3, WAV, and WMA. While the toggle switch takes some getting used to, the interface is fairly easy to use. The audio recording is nice to have, but the quality is not great. Overall recommended if you need an MP3 player with voice recording and/or FM radio.
This scanner is a sturdy piece of engineering that reminds me of the original IBM PC's of the early 80's: heavy, a bit over-engineered, but somewhat dated in its approach. Everything you need is included, even a SCSI card and cable for PC owners (it uses the ancient Centronics-style connector) and a Euro-style power cable as well as the US version.The software definitely needs work. For Windows 2000, it requires you to install ASPI drivers even though Win2k has its own improved SCSI interface, which all software claiming to be Win2k compatible should use.I wish I could talk about how the scanner has worked for me, but it hasn't. Instead, after I installed the ASPI software on my Win2k system, the system wouldn't boot. It appears that the ASPI install procedure trashed a critical system directory in my Win2k installation directory. In fact, even the emergency repair procedure failed, and I had to reinstall Win2k and all my software.I'm going to return this unit, and I'll buy one of the new Nikon scanners that should be available soon. When a hardware product sells for $1300+, you shouldn't have to use dated, incompatible, and potentially dangerous software to control it.
Seriously people, stop buying overpriced HDMI cables from the box stores. Here is yet another example of a great working, extremely affordable HDMI cable from on Amazon. Buy it.
I bought this for my boyfriend who has 7 different electronic devices to program to one remote, this product was very easy to set up and the coffee table is less cluttered. Since we bought this he purchased a projector tv and again it took a matter of 5 minutes at most to reconfigure the remote to work with the projector instead of a TV set. We both love it and the charger has not been annoying or a problem for us. It lasts a few days before we need to charge it and it only takes an hr max to charge.
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.
The adapter was exactly as advertised and was received in a timely manner. It was used on my receiver and operated correctly. I heard no distortion and encountered no other problems.
I'll admit it, I bought the case (the metallic blue one too!) just because it was sexy. It does a good job protecting my Palm Vx, but the case doesn't seem sturdy. There also seems to be a problem where the contrast button at the top of the Palm Pilot gets pressed by the case, this can be fixed by sliding the Palm just a hair. Overall, this case rocks, very glad I got it, the metallic blue one is better though, I get many compliments and good looks from it. Buy It!
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.
Need to send back. Cassette player doesn't work and I specifically ordered it so I could listen to my old Xmas Carols. The CD and radio works fine, but don't need it! Needed the cassette tape player. Otherwise, it's a cute little thing, great for the beach or a picnic. Need to get an adaptor for it to play in the car.
These are great, they stay in my ears and don't make my ears hurt. *****
These Panasonic headphones are awsome! The sound is unlike anything I've ever heard. The folding design is also a great feature for travel. The comfort is unbelievable. The only thing that's wrong is the cord, it could be longer! If you can handle the cord, I highly reccomend these headphones to anyone.
This is a neat little camera. You can zoom, take different resolution pictures, take pics of yourself, and even make short movies. The LCD screen is not bad, but it contributes to the main fault of this camera which is the battery life. Regular alkaline batteries last for 10 - 20 pictures tops...less if you use the flash or use the LCD for a long time.
I've been using my LaserJet 4P since 1999, and as long as I can keep buying these toner cartridges, I'll keep using it!
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.
Although the box says TDK, as someody else mentioned, the manufacturer is Ritek. First 2 discs in the Pioneer drive from my laptop produced coasters. The maximum write speed accepted was 2.4x, although the drive itself is much faster and works very well with other brands. The resulting discs would not play in any DVD drive I tried.I then tried to write a third disc on an external Toshiba drive, which routinely writes other discs at 8x, and I got a whopping 4x write speed with the "TDK". At least the Toshiba produced a disc that was readable in other drives.If you are lucky and your drive is compatible with these discs, fine, if not, you get coasters.
This came and it was exactly what I was expecting. I lost my memory card and got this to replace it, and it worked perfectly.
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.
When I saw this memory on sale I decided to upgrade my older computer, and am I glad I did. Much faster now.
Received the code online without any problems, it was simple and easy to go into Live and input the code.
The configuration is great, especially for desktop replacement since it is a little on the heavy side and the battrey life is not good enough.Upside:Great performance for entertainment and gamesGreat layout of all ports and drives a separate button to scroll comes in handy for browsingComes with USB 2.0 and 1394 for digital video.JBL Speakers are great for their size.Down Side:Heavy not very protable.Battrey life is lowDisplay lets you down especially when you consider all the other cool features on the PC. The resolution is not great and fudges small size fonts.Overall a good buy
It seems to do the job that I wanted it for; although I have not had the cance to put the 2100 through a good road trip. It's a little smaller than I had envisioned, but maybe I'm not a good visionary.
have several ps/2 keyboards only prob is multimedia buttons (volume etc ) as far as typing etc works fine new computer has no ps/2 outputs could prob be used on a laptop also for a mouse or what ever GREAT PRICE happy with my purchase less then a new keyboard so im happy
This was a great purchase. It was a good price and it came on time!So far it's working the way it should. I am very satisfied! =)
This is one of those products that is hard to find at a good price for smaller quantities. This item fits that bill. I like to carry it when I travel to do presentations just in case I need it. However, I don't want to lug a big heavy roll.
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.
Consumer Reports said "the best picture ever tested" even the VHS tape looks great. DirecTV HD is beautiful. The deliver service was excellent, on time, even the box came through with out damage. The audio is excellent. We are very pleased.
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!
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.
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.
These side plug in power strips are made by Eaton Corp. (outsourced to China) and are the best I havefound to date for the money. I use this type of strip for plugging in easy switches to control various musicdevices and each strip will hold three easy switches and the wall wart (power supply) that it shuts on and off.Inline strips just don't do it.They are sturdy and mount well using pan head screws of the correct head diameter.I bought three, but would buy more if needed.
I bought this camera two years ago, the pictures were always perfect, even though from the sixth month it started getting stains everywhere, but then i found out that it was normal, not good but it usually happens to this cameras. But the worst of all is tha fact that it displays the Error 18 (E18), the lens gets stock and the camera won't work at all. I searched in google about it, because the user guide says nothing about this error, and then I read many reviews that said that there was nothing to do about it and many Canon cameras have the same defect... I am really mad and dissapointed on CANON, i will never buy a camera of this brand, and I wouldn't recommend it, unless you are willing to buy a camera for 2 years or LESS and then throw your money to the trash.
The moulding for this product is the same as previous ones. Only the colour has changed. I think that's a good thing. If you're onto a good thing, stick with it. The strap and the clips to (un)do it are all comfortable and secure.The tip of the stick (furthest away from the part that plugs into your computer) lights up whenever data is being exchanged. This is a great feature. One often finds oneself wanting to know whether data is actually going through.Let's face it. USB is here to stay. It's a standard these days, and you wouldn't, for example, buy a secondhand laptop at a swapmeet without at least one port (a swapmeet is an Australian name for a computer fleamarket, just for computers).I checked out the V-Safe software, but must admit I didn't go ahead to protect any private data. Don't do what I do, just do as I say: Go ahead and use V-Safe! Why? Because, if you're anything like me, you'll pass the stick to someone to exchange some snaps or some other file, and you'll never be quite sure as to whether you should have trusted them. But maybe you're not like me, in that you wouldn't pass the stick to someone you shouldn't in the first place.The cap doesn't become loose. Admittedly it isn't an "unlosable" cap that swivels, but it's still firm and hard to lose because of it's thoughtful colouring.Verbatim has become a household name in storage media. And you can see why.
My wife and I bought this Panasonic Home Theatre Package August 16, 2004 for my birthday and we are completely content with the purchase.The set up was simple and the surround sound is spectacular; and all of this (and so much more) for a very reasonable price.You can buy with confidence this simple system which allows for a myriad of adjustments and sound combinations that will bring enjoyment to movie night at home.
this mouse always cuts out and you have to click multiple times to get anywhere
What can I say. It is a 6ft HDMI cable as advertized. Plugs in securly and works great. Nice cable and got to me quickly.
Great price and performance! This lens lives up to all the great press received. Once received I was really impressed by the low light and micro abilities, have not removed from my Nikon D50 yet, great lens!Larry
While the camera is very durable, and has extra large grips for little hands, the quality of the pictures leaves something to be desired. It holds plenty of pictures on the internal hard drive, but for that reason, the picture quality kind of sucks. I'd rather it hold less pics and get better quality out of each shot. Also, it does not come with a memory card, so if you do not have one in, once the batteries go dead, the internal memory is wiped out. I would recommend inserting a memory card before this happens. My 4 year old son received this from Santa and he already had over 350 pics loaded onto this thing before the day was out.There are games on the camera, and "extras" to add to the pics, like putting a pirate hat and eye patch on someone (my son did this to our dog), and devil horns, among other graphics. Overall, this is a great camera for little ones, and my husband and I love it because while viewing the photos taken, it's like looking into the mind of a 4 year old - seeing things in the world from his point of view.I would recommend this for a first camera. It gives kids a good starting point on picture taking. (Plus my son won't be asking to borrow mommy and daddy's anymore!)
I am a new convert to the apple world. I have been a pc user since my first computer. My last pc pushed me over the edge. It kept crashing, with the dreaded blue screen, and it would take ton's of effort to get it restored. It also cost me tons of money to get it restored.I went to the apple store in Roseville, Mn to purchase my ibook. The staff there were totally awesome, and very friendly and helpful. I did upgrade the RAM on it though.Once I got my i book unpacked, the set up was a breeze. It is very user friendly, and easy to figure out. I have been able to figure everything out, and it works on the first try. (I am not mechanically inclined in the least, so this is a big deal.) I also purchased AirPort Express, which allows me to be wireless for internet and printing. That is really great. With AirPort you can be up to 150 feet away from your base and still be wireless.I am using the safari for the internet, and it works beautifuly. I was not sure how I would feel about using something different from internet explorer, but I have to say that it is just great. I also love how the desk top looks, and it is so easy to use.If you are having any doubts about switching to apple, just go for it, you won't be sorry. Apple makes a superior product to the alternatve of pc's.
Decent CD player for the price. We bought it for our baby, so we weren't going Bose. Anyway, it's ok, but it skips like crazy. If a feather lands on it, the CD skips... seriously. Also, the repeat and other similar functions are a little complex and confusing. And, no, it's not us! :)
Now I can keep the laptop in place and stream the movies without moving everything around. Glad to have bumped into these.
I have used the Bushnell Trail Scout Pro 2.1 MP for a little over two weeks now and it has been a disappointment. The unit has not produced a single in-focus picture in any of its operational modes. Although not described in the instruction manual, the device appears to use an infra red focusing light and receiver. The 'focusing' time interval is several seconds long before the camera snaps a picture which may suggest that the source/receiver aren't well matched or are underpowered. It may also be that Bushnell is using a single compromise algorithm for both visible and infra red light when focusing - the result of which is that the camera is never in focus.Both the LED flash and the incandescent flash are so weak that almost all night images have to be extensively post processed just to see what is in the photo. The incandescent flash is good for about 15 feet while the IR flash is even less. This is unfortunate since the infra red motion detector works for over 30 feet even for small animals.The unit I have is also erratic in performance: a fair number of photos are inexplicably overexposed while others (at night) are totally black and can't be processed at all. The instruction manual in the box and the Bushnell website have not been helpful. The worst of it is that the Bushnell folks are very hard to contact. They do not have a customer service email address posted on their website which leaves telephone fax or writing a letter. After telephone waits I have faxed them a number of times and am still waiting for a response.The idea of this product is good and the equipment appears and feels rugged so if the folks at Bushnell can figure out how to make it work properly and then describe it with a better manual they will have something worth the price. Until then I suggest purchasers look to other sources for a better product, but I will warn you in advance - other solutions will be more costly.
The headset is Super. Sound is great and the battery life meets all of my requirements. What I like best is I can shut off the volume of the TV and still hear it on the headset as loud as I wish. Oh, and I can go up and down 2 flights of stairs without losing sound. Truly a great product
I am so far very impressed with this device and think franklin has themselves a winner, especially, if the promised microsoft reader compatibility comes through. Even without this, though, the device fits the bill for my needs. Aside from providing for all your basic PDA needs, the ebook functions work very well. Granted, there are not many free titles yet for the native franklin reader format, however, there are plenty of compatible titles for reading in the franklin viewer format which is compatible with .txt files as well as the old palm pilot .... One of the best ebooks sites, on the web, www.blackmask.com just reformatted their entire collection of 1930+ books in the old .pdb format just to offer it for franklin ebookman buyers. This site increases their content virtually on a daily basis. Project Gutenberg .txt files are also viewable through the franklin viewer. Granted, the viewer does not yet offer, the same glitzy functions that the reader does, such as changeable fonts, bookmarks, change in orientation, etc., but it's still extremely usable and all for free. No copyright infringement, though. In addition, mobipocket reader(www.mobipocket.com) has already released their version for the ebookman, and offers some free etitles in their native format, more than franklin. In addition, copyrighted titles are available for purchase through their site as well. The software appears to work well(.prc format), though I can not yet access .txt and .htm files through it as promised( perhaps not implemented yet). The software for reading as well as basic publishing software, however, is free. The publishing software appears much more friendly than the franklin publishing software and most people will probably be able to convert any txt files of their choosing and convert into the native .prc format. Definitely worth checking out. I'm expecting some significant software updates and changes from franklin in the near future which should improve on some of the little glitches and impairments of the unit. The negative side: For true flexibility, mp3 player,etc, the unit will require memory expansion, of at least 64mb, which is all that is available at the present time. The unit is small, light in weight, but with a very solid feel. I received a nice black leather case for mine, however, this may have been something thrown in by amazon as an initial promotion. The screen is clear and usable in almost all light conditions. The unit is great to read with in bed, in the dark with the backlight on without disturbing your spouse. I recommend it and think at its present price point that it will be a winner. I am reserving the final star for some of the software glitches and problems that are still being worked on.
I have used it primarily to support my bluetooth 1.2 accessories - mouse and headset. It has worked very well - no complaints. Installation was easy.
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!
It is dificult to arrange and cram all of the intended contents into this bag. A small paper bag will be a better container. A waste of $25. I am returning mine for a refund.
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!
Pros:-Incredibly small. Like thumb small.-Yet somehow they stuffed a very legible display that has all the information that one could want on it.-Powerful, it can get plenty loud enough to make your ears hurt & I'm pretty used to loud music.-Sleek (verified by 3 other people that saw me with it).-Earphones are better than I expected for being included-FM Tuner is hard to get & this has one (reception for me was pretty good & sound quality was good when station was strong)-Long battery life-Metal Clip, I can't say enough for a manufacturer that actually understands that a plastic clip will eventually break if used enough.Cons:-New earphones are still recommended-Doesn't like USB hubs or front ports on computers-Small buttons (worked fine for me)-Hard to feel your way around the seek buttons, because they kind of blend in with the unit.General info:I was more than impressed with this unit. At first, I was doubtful, because it was so puny. I started to doubt that the screen would be able to display anything useful. However, upon plugging it into my computer I was amazed as the high resolution display poped into life. Though the characters are small, they are very clear & the contrast is good (and adjustable). However, I was quickly disappointed with the unit, because I found that though I could open the folder for it, I couldn't copy anything to it. What could be wrong? Fortunately, I read the instructions & they mentioned that USB hubs could make the unit unstable. They should include front mounted jacks as well. I figured that I'd try my rear jacks & suddenly, it worked perfectly. After that hiccup, I have had no problems. I proceeded to dump a full 500mb of various MP3s onto the unit & pushed play. I like that you can set the volume at a certain level for startup, because I've freaked myself out a few times leaving the volume at max when I turned a unit off. I found that the default sound settings were pretty good (not leaning too much to the bass like some do, but certainly can if you want). Searching directorys was a bit slow, but not horrible. The volume button is very usable (without even looking). I could go on, but I can't think of what else to say, but it has been a great experience & it will be a regular part of my life from now on.
This product Bell & Howell PZ3300 38-120mm Zoom Lens is great product and great price available from Amazon.com.And it has zoom lens so you can zoom in for portraits and close-ups and zoom out for group shots and landscapes. The built-in flash lets you chose from on, off, or fill-in to meet any lighting condition. It also has a red-eye reduction feature. An it has date and time options.
In order to get full charging power from the high speed charging ports, the DUB-H7 must be disconnected from your pc disabling all of the 5 non-high speed charging ports. With the DUB-H7 connected to the pc, the 2 charging ports operate but at a lower charge rate. Apparently there is a D-Link app available app that resolves this issue for an iPad or iPhone but not for a Nexus android device.
I just brought this lens protector from amazon for Olympus ep-3 . It is very great product it's fit with 39 mm lens.The price is very reasonable which is I can't find in any retail store.
I bought this case for my A710IS camera because I wanted to protect it from scratches and bumps, etc. Since I carry it in my purse most of the time this was perfect for me, as there is no long strap adding extra bulk, though there is a belt loop on the back in case you want to wear it on your belt and a hole at the top for the camera strap to go through if you like. My camera fits in very nicely, snug, but not tight. There is a place in the front under the flap where you can put batteries, but they aren't very secure there, and inside the case there is a tiny pocket for an extra SD card (without the card case.) I'm sure it works great for those who are always careful, but I'm one who often whips out my camera in a hurry, and I lost an SD card from the pocket on an outing where I did a lot of "whipping". I'm not saying this to complain, as to have better storage would also mean having extra bulk, and I wanted a case that was compact. So I am very happy with it - I just know that I am not one who is going to be careful enough to use the little pocket storage.Oh, and my case looks a little different from the picture being shown right now, as the flap only comes 2/3 of the way down on the front, which doesn't really matter to me either way.
I looked at a lot of cases for my Canon 710, This case is better then I expected for the price.Very strong,nice strap,very easy to see things on the inside because of the yellow liner. Fits the 710 with room to spare. I Like the belt loop when I'm hiking.This case is a must have.
Purchased this because I needed a volume attenuator for my patients with traumatic brain injury. The product is simple, efficient and adaptable to any standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Just what I needed.
Defintely exceeds the expectations I had based on price. These are a real value. When I first tested them, I put the sub on the carpet and put the satellites on the sub and ran it from my ipod...the sound was disappointing. I moved the system into hte basement and placed the satellites about 4 feet apart, the sub in a cabinet a few feet from the satellites and WOW! I own a relatively high end carver system with dipolar ribbon speakers and this is not anywhere near that...but it certainly kicks the hell out of most systems in this price range that I've tested. The mid range part of the satellite really helps. So overall, not gonna beat 5000.00 system, but as good as any 50-300.00 system I have heard. (incidentally, I used to work at Circuit City and Best Buy in the Audio Video Dept)
I have owned a number of Sony audio products, from car stereo to studio headphones to home theater stereos like this one. It's a shame this unit is no longer in production, because it is by far the best home stereo I have ever had the privilege to listen to. To put it simply, this baby cranks. Audio is very clear, especially from direct sources like CD or Digital Input. There are a number of inputs of varying format, so you can route everything from your tv to an mp3 player through the system, given the right cables. The subwoofer puts out a lot of bass for its size, and the main speakers are incredibly responsive.The only problem I've run across is the lack of direct customization of the equalizer, and that choosing certain presets limits the speakers sound is being sent to, but with a little tweaking it's possible to get amazing sound pumping through all four speakers.If there's any way to get a hold of this incredible system, I definitely recommend it.
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 bought this converter to adapt the optical output of an Airport Express to the copper input of an Arcam AVR100 receiver. This little box did the job perfectly without any loss of sound quality!Regards,Ian
Yes, I bought this to measure grate temperature on my weber smoker. We also use it to measure tank temperatue in snake enclosures. But it's most popular use? That's right, the aiming beam drives our cats crazy. I have never bought a laser pen did not give problems with the switch button. Not no problems with this unit!
I use this for my Kindle Fire. It's perfect! Holds the Kindle at the right angle to read. I can read and eat dinner at the same time without holding the Kindle, or talking to my husband...... ;-)
Beautiful piece of equipment. Worked nicely for the first two days. But on day 3 the Liquid Chrsytal Display fractured into a hundred colorful lines. I'm not sure what happened--probably the laptop got knocked by an unknown culprit. Still, it shouldn't have been so fragile.The good news is that I sent it back to Sony, who say it is under warranty, and will replace the LCD.
It is a very good product. It was packaged very good. It was in good condition, when I received it.
The MAXXUM and SYNERGY bags by WENGER are both highly rated.I cannot find a comparison on-line anywhere including the manufacturer.Has anyone seen / explored / used both bags to offer a compare/contrast discussion?
Thanks for the speedy services. The keyboard I received was the right one and work just fine. I very much appreciate how fast I got this keyboard. I got it on the day I was told it would shipped from the seller. My friend is super happy to have a working keyboard in his acer 5535 aspire. Great job and please keep up the awesome service. I will order more products from this seller and I would suggest to give these guys a shot and form your own opinion. Thanks again.Sean F.
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.
The item came very quickly! When I got it at home and opened it I was surprised at home new it looked. It worked without any problems.
I am not a technician of any sort, but have a little inkling of some of the terms though. After reading quite a bit on this TV, this is the one I settled on, and to date I don't have any complaints whatsoever.Straight out of the carton it has worked perfectly. I haven't as yet been able to transmit a 1080P signal to it, but soon will. I do have 1080i signals going to it though and they have all been crystal clear.For the price I paid for this one compared to ones a whole lot more in local stores and some places on the net as well, I am very pleased with this purchase.
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.
Not sure this item really needs a review, but if you need one, here it gfoes:It works well for what it is and does help to cut glare out.
I purchased this as a survival radio for a family members emergency kit. For that purpose it seems to be as advertised. I can attest to the Dynamo functionality, along with the 3 AA battery option. I have not tested the solar function that a few other reviewers have said did not work. I was mostly interested in the Dynamo, and it powered the radio for at least a 1/2 hr. with 2 min. of winding. I have another Kaito radio that I've used for years, and it has not given me any problems. The flashlight is of moderate quality but it works, and the other gimmick items(temperature gauge,compass,siren,and clock) do work, although I believe they should be thought of as backups to real safety equipment. The Radio itself picks up all the local AM/FM stations and the reception quality is on par with my higher end emergency radios. I can recommend this product as a less expensive (as compared to Eton;Ccrane;Grundig) emergency/camping/backup radio.
I had previously purchased a BoxWave Matte screen protector for my Galaxy Note I ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006H0IJ5A/ ), which I loved, and when I upgrade to a Galaxy II, I went looking for the exact same product, from the exact same brand. What I got wasn't a true matte screen protector, not in the sense of the previous one, but still, it protects the screen and is very durable, and has no ill effect on the touch and pen capabilities of the phone. It's just shinier - not as shiny as a non-matte screen protector - but so much shinier than the one I got before for the Galaxy Note that it is the ONLY thing I can say I miss from it.
Alright, look...I don't go the gym. I do not jog. I do not have a small collection of music or just a few favorite songs. I'm an all-out music head, with thousands of songs on my computer and thousands more on vinyl and tape and small heads made of wax.So then, why did I choose a 512 MB flash player?1. Reliablility. I can chuck this thing at one of my iPod-owning friends and not damage it, yet the minute their clunky white internal hard drive machine hits my skull they're screwed.2. Freedom. I don't listen to 10,000 songs at a time. most I've ever pulled off is someting around 800, and even then it sounds messy, what with all the different styles and keys and noises on top of each other, it's just a big schism. With this, I can throw on a few albums I'm digging at the moment and keep a base of about 30 of my general favorites and be happy. Get tired of the album or song, I just come home and delets it and throw a new one on with Windows Explorer. Easy.3. Cost. Though for $100+ it is not proportionately a good value compared to an iPod at $300, it's still cheaper, and if you wait for the price to drop more, you'll probably be able to score this for $90 in a few months. Despite the lack of value, it still is cheap.You can actually group songs the way you like them on here. Just rip the files on with Windows Media Player or the included software (which isn't THAT bad) as WMAs (so you can fit more). Then find the folder on your computer and go in and number each song: 01, 02, 03...10, 11, etc. (don't just put the first songs as "1", then you'll be hearing songs 1 and 10 next to each other). This numbering may seem like a pain, but so is scrolling through every song just to find "Ziggy Stardust" or whatever other song you can think of that starts with a Z. After you have all your tunes numbered up in the album order or the way you like them, go up one step and copy/send the entire folder to the MuVo. Then you can enjoy song after song of sequential linear enjoyment.Some bad things-the earbuds are, in fact, larger than the average human skull. However, these can be replaced or you can let them sit in your ears and get used to it. I'm on the second option now since I spent most of my remaining funds on my MuVo. Also, the little knobby for the belt clip scratches the back of the player when removing it from its rubber case. Oh dear.Besides those two little drawbacks, this is a fine machine. It's tiny, pretty cheap, has the more or less solid reliability of a flash player, and comes in many colors to entertaainf you for decades on end. No, music freaks, you don't need some big, expensive, fragile monster MP3 player...just some cash and some patience for one of these.
One side worked fine. The other side didn't work at all. But at this price it would have cost me as much to send it back. Don't buy this!
We are long time users of TV Ears Wireless Headset Systems and they have enabled my wife who has severe hearing loss to enjoy watching TV. Our recent purchase was the third set that we have purchased. Although the TV ears work well when they are fully charged, the charging system is poorly designed and it is difficult to obtain good contact with the headset in the charging cradle. The first set that we purchase four or five years ago was OK but not ideal. The charging system of the second set that we purchased a year ago worked but required precise placement and special care to obtain solid contact of the headset with the cradle. For the system that we recently purchased it is virtually impossible to obtain solid contact between the earpiece and the charging cradle and the LED charging lights malfunction. One wonders why the manufacturers have not been able to make the minor changes necessary to assure that the there is a clear and certain position for the headset in the cradle and that the metal contact points are set so that proper charging will occur.
I gave this printer 1 star because of its features, it the only good thing about it, all those little buttons and the screen and the usb plug-in along with the SD card slots in front just kinda ~~turned me on~~ but now I am so disgusted with this printer. I have managed to own mine for a year. I have had work done on it and fixed it many times. Now it is clogged and the chips are screwed and it is considered dead. In this 1 year I have averaged out $450.00 in ink and I originally paid $120.00 for the printer (Now, as I think to myself, I could have done a lot better than this had I done some researching first).I recommend to go to Google or Yahoo or what ever search engine you use or just go to ALL of them and type in"EPSON PRINTER REVIEWS MODEL ????(and if you know the model your getting, include that in there)". You will see thousands of people teed off about this.Epson says that if you use any other generic ink other than epson inks it will clog your system, that's what I used so after spending all that extra money, whats their excuse for my printer being clogged now?!?! I am so mad I could spit bullets!!!!Oh and by the way, to add to this cost I also purchased a chip resetter a couple of months ago for this printer because I was having the problem with the new cartridges not working with the half full cartridges, yea well, THAT didn't work either. What did work for a while is replacing ALL the cartridges at the same time no matter how much ink you had left in them, if one is empty you might have to replace them all, all I could think was "what a waste!"Now, I don't have any way to print anything, I have to buy another printer, so this time I am going to take the time to search for a new printer, I am blogging, I am asking, I am searching any and every review not just for the "BEST PRINTER" but for the ink as well. This I will say, Epson will never get another dime out of me again. I am so mad and so disappointed - what am I supposed to do with these ink cartridges now?? I hope I can find a printer with somewhat the same features too (I kinda got addicted to that part) but a more better name and quality. Even if I can't, I still refuse to buy from epson anymore. I will watch for their name on anything electronic that I purchase from here on out like cameras, video recorders, PRINTERS!!! My old printer lasted 10 years with 2 repairs done to it, this one has been repair after repair and then the problem with the ink, Are these printers made to be disposable?? But, then again, I have to thank my lucky stars because if this Epson Printer would have given me 10 years, I probably would have given epson over $5,000 in that time just on ink alone, imagine the repair cost!!!!----------- NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!----------
Super easy to use dvd recorder has the EASY guider system so it far easier to use than most other brands of recorders.Makes great recordings.Has the added benefit of being Region FREE so it will play commercial dvds from around the world.
The midland gxt 550 is really the kind of radio that Im looking for. When I received the radio after a couple of weeks, It was really what I expect - specially the color of the radio - I liked it very much. Transmit and receive is perfect. It's even more sensitive than icom f21gm. It's the best radio I ever had.I'll buy more of them..
First off the seller StreetStereo has this advertised as a dual amplifier power kit but It's really only a Single amp kit!! They tried to fix the problem by sending me a lower quality cheap single amp kit but after they even got the shipping wrong on the fix 2 weeks later and still nothing!! The main reason I bought this kit was because of the awesome price for a dual amp kit but turned out that was wishful thinking. I still gave it 5 stars because even though it was advertised wrong the kit is still solid and very well made. Kicker did a real good job with this &lt;--------- I had to go out and buy the same kit from a local retailer because I was doing a dual amp wire job in my car. Ask the question about the advertised information of this kit before you buy.
Cable took 10 days to arrive-Was sent 4th class mail.Made in China. It's 30 AWG rather than 28 AWG that most HDMI cables are but it's version 1.3.Although my new TV is 1080P capable the Cablevision cable box only provides 1080I.The cable works fine! Good value for [...] including shipping.
Need something under $2 for free shipping? This'll work exquisitely. Yes, I used the word "exquisitely" for a battery review.
This is NOT a good product!!! If you have a USB drive together, it won't fit because of the boxy shape! The plug needs to be longer!!
I received this drive free when it was bundled with another Patriot product.The plastic exterior is bit cheap feeling, but does the job. Unfortunately the cap cannot mount on the back of the drive.I ran the benchmarks below using Ubuntu 10.10, USB 2.0 port, on a clean, formatted FAT32 drive:$ sudo hdparm -tT /dev/sdb1 && sudo dd count=1k bs=1M if=/dev/zero of=/media/8bdb3b70-083d-4dcb-a6b3-dc685004056e/test.img/dev/sdb1:Timing cached reads: 2118 MB in 1.99 seconds = 1061.80 MB/secTiming buffered disk reads: 28 MB in 3.05 seconds = 9.19 MB/sec1024+0 records in1024+0 records out1073741824 bytes (1.1 GB) copied, 235.332 s, 4.6 MB/sRead/write speeds ~9 MB/s and ~5 MB/s is pretty poor performance for this day and age. I have $20 flash drives from two years ago that run circles around this drive.
The Quality is excelent and I recommend to any person that looks for a computer case with very good price and comtemporary appearance. Superior and finest leather finish. Excelent product. Zomar.
My son loves his Xbox 360, after he completes his homework assignments he is allowed a couples of hours of game time a day. However, having my credit card info just a few clicks aways from him being able to do major damage to my credit or bank accounts or worst yet having someone steal my info, I buy him these pre-paid MS point cards that he can use to purchase or download just about anything (with-in reason)in the Live marketplace. As always I don't mean to sound like I am sucking up to them, but Amazon truly does offer a better deal, even if I do only save $1 it's still literally and technically a better deal than anywhere else, and when you think of the gasoline you'll save not having to drive to and from the store just to buy the same product you can have digitally sent to you, it's even a better deal.
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 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.
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.
Needed some extra batteries for my Kodak camera and these fit the bill quite nicely at a substantially lower price point than the Kodak batteries. They seem to work well and hold up over time. For the price I was more than satisfied.
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote ControlI tried several times to set this up - I even had a friend help me. I cannot get the remote to change channels on TV
I bought the Sony MicroVault because it said it worked on older computers that had Windows 98. Many of the other storage devices I looked at only worked for Windows 2000. Sony said it would work on both and it did. I have an old laptop computer that has Windows 98. It is still running, but I wanted to make sure I could save some of the files I have on it and put it on my new desktop. It worked great. I was able to put all my files on the MicroVault and transfer them to my new computer.The MicroVault also helps me with my job where I can bring files on this device, put it in my pocket and download them to another computer - no problem. The only extra step I needed to take was to download a driver for my old computer. I got that from the sony website. I notice that there are alot of larger storage devices that hold more memory, but the 128MB has been plenty for me.
Great Product however, to use the serial and printer ports you need to hang onto the cd.. Very frustrating from time to time..
My eXplorist 100 is only 4 months old and is defective. It's been treated very carefully but it will randomly clear the screen, lose the satellites and now is clearing all data... very frustrating.When I contacted the company, they say it's no longer supported and they won't repair it or honor the warranty (they are offering some sort of trade up, but I can't find out what the offer is yet as they say the phone system is having 'technical difficulties').So I loved the 100's price and features, but if you buy it, realize that if there is any issue, you are on your own.
I almost did not buy this router because of the many negative reviews. However, the price was right and there were just enough positive comments to convince me to try it. So glad I did. I had it running in short order using the encluded CD and then using the manual setup to go wireless. Don't be swayed by all the negativity. This is a great router at a great price, and easy to set up.
I purchased this inverter to run a sound system away from standard power sources. It was much lighter than I had expected and it works just fine. It does not create any noise in the sound system and the physical operation is very quiet. Very nice unit for the price.
I can't complain one bit about this cable!!! Everything about it is perfect: price, quality, length. No one should buy an expensive cable unless they absolute have to show off or unless they're getting one of those super tough or super long cables. For the majority of Americans/(and others) this will suffice nicely. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
This card is fine for what it is, but it is basically useless for many high-speed applications. If you want USB 2.0, it's probably to feed a thumb disk or a hard drive or a video adaptor...all of which will need the USB port to feed power.Which this card does not. Unless you plug in the "optional" power supply. Which is not available off the shelf in most stores. Sure, I was able to fashion one myself, but why should I have to? This 95-cent omission on Adaptec's side is a $15 problem on top of the purchase price.
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.
I originally purchased this model instead of the Audiovox 1680 because I prefer the widescreen setup. However, this unit was nothing but trouble. It is flimsy and was unable to play several newly purchased DVDs. Further, the method for recharging the battery was really unintuitive and clumsy. I returned it in favor of the 1680. The 1680 is very solid (and heavy) and despite the fact that it has a more traditional television width ratio, I have been very happy with the unit both as a portable and as a home DVD player.
Could not get it to work, even with a couple hours on the phone with tech support. They seemed to care but we could not get it to work. It was returned.
This thing is pretty useless to anyone from the US, using this abroad. The adapter does not accept any US plugs that have a 3rd anchor prong on it. So you won't be able to plug them in at all. It will work fine for plugs that only have 2 prongs. But, for me, not being able to plug in my laptop makes this a total fail.
I have used this method 4 times already and I love it. I don't have to go through the hassle with purchasing points on xbox live. At first I thought I had to wait 4 hrs for my purchase, but this had never happened to me. All I did was hit the refresh button when it was being processed.
After eight months of paper jams I've finally had it. I'm going with HP. This has given me nothing but trouble from Day One. Load, clunky, impossible to get the paper properly loaded. Even the popup window to show printing progress is ugly and annoying. Utterly useless! Don't waste your money on this.
Needed some longer HDMI cables to run through a plastic conduit to hide in the wall. Was a little worried about the price vs. quality but these work just as well as more expensive cables I've used. Come with plastic protectors on the ends and survived a run through the conduit (2 corner bends) and work just great.
I recently ordered this minidisc player after I got tired of my older one. After reading the specs, I knew I had to buy it. Not only can you download off the internet, but you can edit everything on this program called openMG. You no longer have to mess with the buttons to type in the names of tracks. With this recorder you can record up to 5 hours of music on a single minidisc!!! It records up to 32x faster than real time. In other words I can do 5 hours in like 10 minutes. Now I dont got to sit there waiting for it to finish. I took all my older minidiscs and transferred all the songs onto just a few minidiscs. Before I had used 20 minidiscs and once I transferred them I ended up with less than 10. It saves a lot of space. Before I had to be space conscious and I had to delete songs so I could put other songs on, now I don't have to worry about that. Also you can run the recorder for 56 hours on one battery. It gives you a choice of different recording levels, SP,LP2, and LP4. I honestly cannot find a sound difference in each of them. They all sound great to me. For 150 dollars this is a very good deal. I've told my friends about it and now they're buying them. It makes me wonder why this isn't popular. I think its so great. I would definately recommend this to anyone whos tired of skipping cds, bulky cd players, and buying burners to record music from. Its like carrying a burner in your pocket. It has the sound of a CD and convience of a cassette tape. Buy it, you will NOT be disappointed.
Very impressed with: small size, reception, directions very clear, easy to use. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
For the first time my husband can enjoy a movie on TV with his new headphones
Though I didn't receive the white headphones in the picture I'm still satisfied. The ones I got are silver and black and match my laptop. They unwind and retract easily, which is what I wanted. I tried running with them which isn't ideal. No matter though, I have a different set of headphones for that anyway.
I purchased this mouse to replace the very erratic touchpad on my notebook computer. It works well, is easy to use and doesn't take up a lot of space.
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.
Worked great. my hdmi before had static in it. this one worked perfect with my new 42 inch MEGA TV off Ebay.
As the title suggests, the product never worked. Despite my level of expertise with these products and despite me calling the manufacturer...all they said is they'd give me a refund and I should throw this product away.
There are so many different listings here for what look like the same product. I was almost scared away from purchasing these by all the reports of the tips falling off. As the top review of another version of these earphones notes, THE KEY to getting the new (updated) "version" is getting the black-and-white cord, lanyard/clothing clip, and angled plug. It is this "version" that has fixed all the problems mentioned here and elsewhere. The only ADDITIONAL HINT I might offer for making sure you're securing the right ones is that my box is labeled, "Bose in-ear headphones". I see no mention on the box or in the manual of "Tri-port". The Bose product code on the box is listed as "044435". I just got mine, and, well,.....THEY ARE FANTASTIC! The sound is amazing. The fidelity and sound quality from highs to lows are just exquisite. They are incredibly comfortable and probably safer for your ears due to their innovative ear-cup-placement. Using the lanyard, there is NO problem with them falling out when you're working out--and, frankly, they stay in fine without it for the most part. Get the RIGHT ones, and I promise you won't be disappointed!
I bought a Lenovo 3000 with Windows Vista and 1 GB of memory in RAM, I had to upgrade to at least 1.5GB to make it run a little faster, even my old Sony with Pentium 4 runs better than this vista.
Went to Best Buy to purchase a HDMI cable for my new TV. Cheapest one was $25. I got 2 of these for under $4 and it works just fine.
This is an excellent product for holding satellite receivers. The suction cup is very strong and stays in place. It's easy to install and it's versatile. Comes with a peel and stick base for mounting on a dashboard. I mounted it right to the windshield and it scarcely vibrates at all. In order to reduce vibration even further, I bent the arm so that the receiver rests on the dash itself.I fully recommend this holder.
I spent many hours researching online and in stores comparing LCD, Plasma, and DLP HDTV's. Awesome picture without HD reception so far. If only the satellite companies would improve technology so that more than one TV can receive HD on a dual tuner/receiver. We started out looking at 32 inch and ended up with this 40 inch for our bedroom. The sleek style fits conveniently upon a chest of drawers, just the right height, and blends in with the decor of the bedroom. I ordered this TV on a Friday, it was shipped on Monday and by Thursday the TV had been delivered and set up by Egle. Shipping and handling I rate with 5 stars for the professional manner in which this transaction was handled. We are always pleased with Amazon's service.
Anyone who pays more than a couple dollars for an HDMI cord obviously has no idea what they're doing. I have purchased tons of these from Amazon - they are dirt cheap and work just as well as any HDMI cable out there. Used for HD cable boxes, PS3, and Xbox360 and all performed perfectly.
cannot be more satisified; it has saved me from a number of accidents, smokey bears. cash cars; spent a number of years driving over the road for the U.S.M.C.
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.
This is my second digital camera - the first was a point and shoot Fuji 1.3MP camera. For under 200 dollars, this is the best 2 MP camera you can get.Construction: There is no plastic except on the flash card cover. It feels solid and fits perfectly in your hand. (the s200 and others are too small to really be comfortable) the battery compartment on the right side makes a great grip.Optics: The 3x optical zoom lens is a great plus. On the down side, it does not have too many steps but then again, its not a prosumer camera.AiAF does a decently good job in bad light. Images are a little noisy but overall, a lot better than i expected from a camera like this.Excellent color saturation and white balance and the resolution is better than most other 2 megapixel cameras. I regularly get 4x6 prints and sometimes get 5x7 prints. always brilliant results. even the low light results are fantastic.Battery: The camera takes 4 AA batteries - this to me is a good thing. Its all nice and dandy to have a custom rechargeable. Till you are about to leave for the weekend and realize that you forgot to charge the baby up. 4 NiMH rechargeables last for ever in the camera and are not that expensive. And if you do run out, every corner store you find will have AA's.Manual controls: The three modes : automatic in which you can use it as a point and shoot and leave your head at home.program: in which there are some preset modes to choose frommanual: wherein you can control exposure, white balance, etc.Bottom line: Ask yourself realistically - 'am i really into photography or do i just like to have an expensive camera to impress my friends' - that'll tell you which camera to get. for day to day use and 4x6 prints, there is no camera i would recommend over this one. period.
I first bought a Canon PowerShot S200 and returned it bucause of the poor picture quality (I have a review for it too). I then bought the Fuji FinePix 2600. The major factors I considered is the ISO 100 rating, the 1600x1200 resolution, and the low price. After taking more than one hundred pictures under different conditions(indoor, outdoor, low light), I am very satisfied with the camera. The pictures are very well focused and very sharp. The colors are very real and vivid. The noise of the picture is very low. It is really hard to find a bad picture. I can hardly believe it that the picture quality can be so good. I was a little reluctant at the beginning to buy this camera because of its little bit bigger size. Now with such good picture quality the size is not a problem at all.
I purchased this KVM because my IOGEAR (GCS632U) Did not work with my new Wireless Keyboard and Mouse combo ("Microsoft Wireless Comfort 5000 2.4Ghz). I went through 3 sets trying to get them to work with the IOGEAR switch and could not get anything to work. Weird because my OLD Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and mouse did work with the IOGEAR switch. I guess the new 2.4 GHZ USB adapters do not like the IOGEAR switch.This switch on the other hand, works PERFECTLY with my new keyboard and mouse. It really saved the day (I was ALMOST about to go back to wired, YUK).I have the 2.4GHZ usb adapter that came with the wireless keyboard and mouse plugged into the keyboard port of the switch. My Windows XP laptop (that is in a docking station) and my Windows 7 Tower are now switching back and forth (using the scroll lock key) perfectly, it never misses.I hope this hels someone, because I spent quite a bit of time researching this before I found a combo that would work!Here is the keyboard and mouse I am using:Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Keyboard and Mouse Set - Black
I just set up my home network for three PC's and a Mac, and I am very pleased with the results. Now, I'm downloading MP3's and music videos at blazing speeds from every computer in the house. I enabled the print server for two of the PC's without difficulties and even got my intranet web server to work. I can't wait to host a networked computer game.The configuration of the router was fairly easy, but could have been more straight-forward. The manual was written for people who get their IP addresses assigned dynamically. I have my own static IP address and had to fiddle with the menu options. (Fortunately, I just finished a Cisco CCNA networking class and was confident with my solution.)
The case is almost perfect. If it had a way to store the headphones it would exactly right.
Nice set. Got for 6 year old, some slides were not exciting for 6 year old (corn) but fun for adults. Comes in nice wood box. Slides were of quality. No problem with any air bubbles.
This is a great Tv,Its more exspensive but so far I glad I purchase it.The amberlighting is a very cool,I couldnt see owning another tv without the background lighting.Only had it a few weeks but so far I don't see how I could be anymore please with my purchase,alyeah other then I paid for the warranty which was exspensive, I've yet to find out if they ever applied the coverage,they never sent me back anything.
I have found that this product works great as I have expected. I recommend this product to anyone that needs one. Thank You.
Being an owner of both the Garmin eTrex, and the Magellan 200, I find that:DOWNSIDE----------------1) The Magellan is slow to lock on and frequently cannot get 3D accuracy with even 4 satellites.2) The carrying case *blows chunks*. A _cheap_ zipper bag that you have to take your belt off to wear it or remove it. Garmin's is form-fitting with a belt clip, clear viewing port, and velcro-- much better.3) The Magellan has *no* interface for a PC, which even the most basic Garmin eTrex has, which is important because the PC interface is used for (cigarette power adapter, PC data uplink, and firmware ugprade to GPS downlink).4) The battery compartment holdig-bolt requires numerous turns to to loosen, whereas the Garm etrex requires 1/2 turn.5) No lanyard comes with the unit, although it has a molded place for one to be attached to. eTrex' come with lanyards.6) Screen has a tendency to repaint, even if you're not moving7) GUI interface is clumsy, and has a "cluttered" look to it.8) the 'joystick' or jog-stick too easily depressed causing you to select something when you were only trying to scroll.9) It has an option to erase the contents of the unit entirely. Why? there is NO WAY TO RELOAD IT.10) This does not show you *where* the satellites are in relation to you, which the Garmin eTrex does.UPSIDE:---------------1) Backlight is very nice2) Screen is larger3) Has a field in it to put identity info or "reward" messagePRICEWISE:---------------Pricewise, the basic eTrex costs $89, whereas this ran me $139. I don't care for the mapping function, it's annoying. I don't use it for road navigation. And I don't know how it would update the maps anyway, without a PC interface to upgrade it.OVERALL:---------------Overall, not worth the money. It falls down in almost all the areas a serious, fast-paced user requires. I rate it about $60 too much in comparison to the Garmin.As it is, I disliked the crummy carrying pouch so much, I found it will barely fit in the extra Garmin eTrex Holster I had. Garmin's are also smaller on the hip. I would not have bought this, but lost my Garmin.I have to say I found the Garmin to be much more professional, functional, and useful, and will end up buying one again. this Magellan goes up on eBay, today.
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.
Be sure you know the diameter or type of threading your speaker has when buying a mount. I matched up the weight specs only, thinking that the threaded part of the mount was universal. I bought the OmniMount 5.0 for my ProMonitor 600 speakers, but the mount was too narrow. If your speaker says it's 1/4-20 (as the ProMonitor 600's are), then get the OmniMount 10.0 instead. I'm rating the mount 5* since it seems to be of high quality. I just ordered the wrong thing.
As has already been stated, the photograph for this item is incorrect. This is actually the full-disc label. So it gets one star for being misleading. Again, if you think you're getting the Digital Vinyl CD-R labels, you're not.
Received this little gem today, and, of course, immediately tried it out. I have a thicker case on both my Kindle Fire and Samsung Galaxy 10.2 tablet. My Kindle Fire case is supposed to fold back and hold the unit propped up. But it flops back most of the time, very irritating.I put it on my new stand and it WORKS!! The same with my tablet.I am going on a cruise later this month, and am so looking forward to using it on the Lido with my morning coffee.The fold up size is great, also, just stick it in my purse and away I go!I would highly recommend it.I even saved the Instructions that came with it that has the name of the product on it, as I know that people are going to ask where I bought it.Melanie
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.
Hey, for about $30 these are great - no complaints.
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.
First time ever ordering anything myself from the internet and sadly was a bad experience. The lens as to small for my Canon Digital Rebel XT. It is an 58m and not an 46m. I wish I saw this before I purchase I didn't notice till i tried to put the fisheye on my camera then read the box said 46m.First time ever using Amazon at that. I read comments saying something about changing the "rings" I'm an fresh student to photography and I have not a clue what their refering to. I wish I had assistance with this but I do not. I'll be returning this product without needing to buy something extra that should of said it was an 46m before purchase. I was really looking forward in using this in an shoot and I missed the oppunity. I overall think it would be a nice product just would of been better if I could use it. I suggest the seller use more detail in selling the merchandise that he or she list, seeing that this was an common issue. I automatically assume it was for canons as I typed canon rebel XT in the search and this product came up. Don't be a fool like me.
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.
It is really light and made for low-light situations. I enjoy that i can just shove it down my pocket and go out with one other lens. Situation changes? bam, 1,2,3 change and this 1,8 will help in most of dark places. I dont mean night-like darkness for shooting formulas, but inside a room, friends by the table or for portrait in studio.I use it on my D300 without any problem. Also got retractable screw-on rubber hood. Works all fine :)
Pros: Carriage is very easy to load film into in the dark, using two plastic guides to help load sheets. Considering how miserable this can be with other tanks, I very much appreciated it. Also, if you load your film back-to-back (emulsion side out), you can put develop 12 sheets at one time.Cons: Tank lid seal leaks. This is not the terrible air evacuation scheme (which also leaks) spewing water out the air-holes, but just in general. Also, fill holes are way too small, taking 30 seconds to fill 1L, and if you're doing a quick development that's terrible. This is when it's operating as I imagine it was designed... now listen to how it *actually* performs.When you go to fill with developer you have to first half-unscrew the fill port (but not all the way, or you'll expose the interior to light!) to provide an avenue for air inside the vessel to escape. Complicating this is that this fill cap also has a plastic shield around it's base, so you can't get your fingers around the part you need to grip in order to half-unscrew/half-rescrew. And you'd better rescrew it back closed before you invert the tank for agitation because otherwise it'll create another leak point. Even if you did manage to close the air cap completely, when you agitate, your hands are going to get wet from the leaking lid, and you'll be completely unable to grip the cap because of the shield after dumping out the developer and trying to fill with fixer.Toss in that the fill port caps are attached by thread-thin pieces of plastic cord, just to be even less thoughtfully designed.For the hefty price of this tank, I would have at least expected it to be water-tight.
Having interfaced a QWEST ActionTec wireless DSL modem, a DirecTV satellite internet portal with a wireless router and then configured a Hawking wireless webcam, I figured I had a clue for getting a wireless printer server running for our Macs.I'm sorry to say, I failed. I couldn't even figure out how to talk with this box. You might think they'd give it a number like 192.168.0.10 and let you connect to it, but it doesn't even connect via a wire.While trying to figure out what was wrong, I found out the awful truth. The box doesn't even support IPP, so you can't use a Macintosh with a non-Postscript printer. I punted and returned the piece of junk.P.S. The hint for the ActionTec modem: Rename your Macintosh COMPUTER when you are wired up to it or it will forget your settings when it reboots. (No I'm not making this up. Maybe all PCs are named COMPUTER or something).
I got this thinking I would get a good digital camera, but the quality is low and only half of the features work very well. The battery legnth is only about 2 hours of filming. And the waystation is very unresponsive.The software is nothing you couldn't get for free online. My recominidation would be to go and buy a webcam instead.
After seeing all the reviews, I'm sure that this is a legitimate product. I do, however, have a question. When do I receive the code? I'm only asking because I've read reviews on here about people getting their codess "instantly," and was wondering how I would get it.
Tus is a fast and easy way to buy the Microsoft Points card. 100% recomended in less that 10 minutes i get the code on my e mail
This fan is an excelent cooling fan a real breeze to install. I would recomend it to anyone that has a noisy or worn out VGA cooling fan and has a VGA card that it will fit.
Anyone who owns and HP-Compaq laptop should get one of these. I like my HP, but they put two USB ports on the front-right corner, right were the mouse goes. With this little gizmo you can use the port(s) and not be totally annoyed bumping your mouse into the cord or device.
Just got mine. Works fine. For $3 how can you go wrong? In fact, I bought two!
I've always liked Western Digital hard drives and this one has worked flawlessly. Would recommend to anyone who wants a large hard drive and not much out of pocket.
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.
Very nice product, the size is perfect and also it is so easy to handle. I really like this product.
I've only had this dvd player for six months. The battery pack is not dependable. I have completely de-charged and recharged the battery. The most time I can get is 1 hour 43 minutes playing time. Not long enough to view most movies. I would not recommend this product.
Once in a while a product comes along that is embraced unanimously for its true genius rather than persuasive marketing - these creations stand the test of time and become what we call 'Classics'. The Microsoft Mouse 3000, is one such classic despite the fact that its the most rudimentary wireless pointing device sans any bells and whistles. After trying scores of mice even up to the most expensive (I have used a lot of mice including several other Microsoft Models and Logitech models - including the Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX), I have returned to the Microsoft Mice 3000 time and again. Its the best designed mouse I have ever used as far as ergonomics, comfort and usage experience go. Though I am desperately on the lookout for a new mouse to switch to (since I am bored of using the Microsoft Mouse 3000 years on end) which is technologically more up-to-date (ex. which has a nano receiver and an on off switch on the mouse like all recent Logitech mice) than the Microsoft Mouse 3000, I have not found any yet to replace this evergreen delight in terms of ergonomic quotient and comfort.This mouse rules. Great tactile feed back from clicks, smooth operation, fantastic grip due to its size and contours ... I am just delighted everyday I use it even after more than three years of owning it ... cannot ask for more. If hard pressed to come up with a con, the only thing I can think of as a desirable and possible improvement is that the scroll wheel could be a little smoother without the noise that it makes as one scrolls and as it rolls over the interior 'grooves' - but some people may actually like it rather than a seamless scroll. I will buy this mouse again and again if needed but the need will hardly arise as this is well built too and will not wear out easily. One of the most pleasing gadgets to use. You will not be able to live without it once you have it.
I am filled with feelings of anger and despair as I see the once great Palm Corporation in its death throes. I bought my first Handspring Visor Deluxe in early 2001 for $250 -- had it stolen 11 months later -- and bought another refurbished one from Handspring in Feb 2002 for just $100. The device gave me outstanding service until it died just a few days after its 4th (re)birthday. A refurbished device lasting 4 years! Since yesterday I have been looking for a replacement, inexpensive PalmOS handheld. Unfortunatlely, there is only PalmOne (or whatever they are called now) corporation left (having swallowed Handspring) and the PalmOS has been sold to a Japanese company. The reviews for Palm's current products -- nearly all from longtime loyal Palm-product users -- nearly uniformly slam the products.I am depressed. I hate the MS PocketPC (or whatever they call the current version) devices -- they are much too complex, they are slow, they are too Windows-like, and they are darned expensive. In contrast, PalmOS devices were snappy, reliable, simple and easy to use, and relatively inexpensive. What more could one ask for?There seems to be no reasonable alternative now. Should I take a risk with the low end Palm Z22 (and have it fail in two months). Handspring's customer service used to be outstanding. Palm's current customer service sucks big time. Even if the company goes out of business in the next six months (it definitely will be gone before December 2006), I don't care, as long as I can get a decent PalmOS device that lasts the next 4 years.Thanks for all the good times, Handspring and Palm! Too bad you faded away and left us to be devoured by Microsoft.
I was hoping for a product that would increase security as it streamlined my access to various accocunts and websites. That won't happen with this product. First of all, it arrives in one of those plastic vaults that requires serious hardware to open. Then... in a tutorial that includes a practice screen with four fingerprint areas and instructions to swipt the same finger four times... I was never able to get above three. I've used plenty of fingerprint readers in the past, and I have never seen such problems. I tried dirty finger, clean finger, damp finger, lotioned finger. Nothing worked. I was never able to produce four scans in a row.
I've owned four of these, and after a couple months of use they all break. The part of the cord that enters the cassette piece begins to wear down, causing increasingly poor quality of sound until eventually it becomes unusable. I've been keeping the packaging and receipt of each one I've purchased because, without fail, I'm back in the store returning it for a new one about every 2-3 months. I wouldn't bother, but I drive a lot for work and need some sort of adapter for my mp3 player or I'll go crazy!Quite frustrating.
I've had mine for a few days now and love it--it has a few drawbacks listed below, but these are overwhelmed by the key selling point: the cheap disks! 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
I purchased this model online about a week ago, and I'm already in love with it. This model comes with a desktop-class Pentium 4 processor with hyper-threading technology...you can feel the power as you cruch through the most complex applications. While I can't call myself a hardcore gamer, I did watch several DVDs on this notebook. Toshiba loads the PC with software that makes this widescreen notebook a portable theartre. The beautifully crisp picture looked awesome on the widescreen display.The only &quot;constructive critisms&quot; I could think of...the battery life runs only over an hour-and-a-halfish, on maximum performance mode, but this is to be expected, as this little devil crams a lot of bang in a small package. Other than that, this is a great computer, and I'm very happy that I choose Toshiba, and will likely again in the future.
nifty. Sets up easy and works great for my parents , now I need one for myself.
I just installed the PCTV card into a PIII system and it works great. Both desktop tv and video capture are excellent, drivers were installed without any problems. It's not professional, but who cares - for the price of a computer game you get a full tv!
I purchased this phone and had no problems for a few months - aside from the fact that you have to reset the phone message everytime the power goes out. However, at one point, I went to answer my phone and got shocked! Blew out the phone completely! I figured that this phone was flawed, and took it back for an exchange - same phone, same problems. And again, I went to answer the phone and got yet another shock, and blew out the phone!! This phone has serious flaws and should not even be stocked!!!
well i was pleased with this dvd burner when i first used it, but found out that none of the dvd's that i had burned worked in any other dvd players. then about three weeks later, the thing just didn't feel like burning a full disk. now it only burn half of one then stops on me.if you do buy this item, keep the box and receipt. most likly you will be returning it.
cool and beauty bag. Anyone who want a small, stylish bag will love it.
This camera is very easy to operate. Just point and click, or turn the dial to the desired type of picture you wish to take. It is also easy to transfer the pictures to your computer. I know next to nothing about computers, and was able to transfer my pictures. I would recommend this camera to anyone. I bought this camera to sell stuff on e-bay. It took good pictures for that purpose.
I needed to transfer files from my home computer to a lab computer, and I have to say, it does that just fine. No speed issues. No erased files.However it does lose a star because the rubber surroundings force you to use a usb extension. This become a problem when you're using a usb drive next to the one that you're plugging your flash drive into. It comes with the product but it's still a pain to carry it around with the flash drive.The rubber does have advantages though. It prevents it from randomly falling out of your pocket and it prevents the cap from falling off.Overall, I'm quite pleased with my purchase, and I'd recommend it to anyone purchasing one for themselves.
After leaving negative review on this bad product I recieved a e-mail asking to rewrite my review in return for replacements of the HDMI cords.However when I did not write a review for them they never replaced their horrible product. Bad customer service. I paid, but unless I write a good review, I am stuck with crappy merchandise.
Doesn't work as advertised. Niether the modulated channels off 3025 nor the cable channels directly fed come out cleanly. Without the LPF both work fine without the other signals. I even tried their notch filters. No luck :-(
I ordered these after reading the stellar reviews on this site. Got them in yesterday, and here is what I found.1. Very lightweight unit. This is because it is made of cheap plastic. Has no heft to it at all. I am sure that the lenses are also plastic.2. Chinese made.3. Distortion around the edges when sweeping back and forth.4. Feels very fragile. I doubt that it would survive a three foot drop onto carpet.5. Everything just has a cheap feel to it.Where oh where are the good metal frames of yesteryear?Conclusions: These are good binoculars to let the kids play with. Thats why I gave it two stars.Other conclusions: Who on earth wrote the other opinions here? Either employees of the company selling these things or people who never actually seen any other binoculars.
In the stores, cables always cost too much. Regardless of actual mfg cost, they throw in fancy packaging and add in the costs of distributors and display space and so forth. These are high quality, available, and a good price.
Great product. I got for hooking up a game chair. It is great. The cord is made very well and long enouh where I can sit accross the room and don't have to be so close to the tv.
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
The quality of the picture is just as good as the so called monster cables. I cannot see any difference at all.
While the interface can be confusing to navigate at times the complete integration of XM, CD and AM/FM radio into one unit for under $100 is a great deal. If I were to have a need to purchase another head unit I am certain it would be another one of these. It would be nice if it was capable of playing mp3 disks but overall I have been pleased with this purchase.
This is the way to go. No bulky cd-r's needed anymore. This thing is so small I'm almost afraid I'll lose it. Works great - just drag & drop if you have XP.
used these to clip up the CAT6 gigabit network i made... they were a little big, but they do the trick, these are meant for use on CATV coax cables, but they are very similar is diameter and it got the job done.
excellent, works great with my laptop and any other hdmi capable device. YOU DON'T NEED TO SEND LIKE 50 TO 100 BUCKS ON A DAMN CABLE LIKE THIS ONE
Plays divx/mpeg and probably some other formats, but no wma, which is fine. I like the USB port, so you can just copy some files to a memory stick and plug it right it and an play on the TV. Does a good job at formatting non DVD formats to fit the TV. Takes a little too long to turn on and it's annoying that you can't open the DVD tray if it's in sleep mode - you have to wait for it to boot. DVDs look fine, however - not a high end player by any means, but if this is in your market, you're probably working on a budget, and for the money, this more than delivers. Recommended.
This bag is great for my needs. This is what I can keep in the main compartment.1) Eos 30 D2) 35mm f23) 50mm f2.5 macro4) 100mm f2.8 macro5) canon powershot a 6306) battery charger for 4 AA nimh batteries7) Battery charger for eos 30 d8) there is a little space for another small lens like 50mm f2.5 macro. I do not know if a flash will also fit in. I believe it will.(All the lenses have uv haze filter attached and no hoods.)In the flap I keep the manuals and notebooks.I have been using the bag for a few weeks so I cannot comment on durability. It looks well made.The waist strap does not reach my waist. I cannot complain about since I knew the size of the bag.I bought it from M Z Photo. I would have never bought it from them if they were not listed on Amazon. They shipped it superfast with tracking number. The bag arrived in 2 days. It came in a very well packaged box. I was surprized that they used such good packing and care to ship a bag. I would give 5 stars to this seller also.
I was a bit skeptical about buying this keyboard, as there were many more out there by Palm -- but just a bit on the more pricey side.This keyboard (at a very good price) is great. Works well on my Palm T/X and couldn't complain about the quality. It works wirelessly and allows you to use the Palm T/X on landscape mode, which in my opinion, makes the whole set-up MUCH nicer.Only drawbacks are that it is smaller than a standard size keyboard -- not good for clumsy fingers. and that the "?" key is definitely located on the wrong side of the "shift" key. Very odd.Oh, and DO NOT use the installation CD supplied with this product. Download straight from Palm's website under the "software" category. Trust me, you'll thank me!Overall... great product (especially for the class go-er who wants to take notes on a small set-up without using a laptop/notebook), great price (well under $100), and durable.
I used this device in my bedroom where I switch a DVR through the composite rca jacks and video from a DVD player through the S-video jack on the modulator. Reaction time is adequate although not immediate. Easy to install, it's only failing is that the led indicator glows red when not in use and is a distraction when I'm trying to sleep. I simply place a DVD case in front of it and solve the problem.
THIS LITTLE devil is not to be found in most of my local stores.(Obsolete?) I was delighted to find it on this site!csprop
The battery only goods for approx. 1 year, after that it won't hold charge anymore. I don't recommend to buy this product, add a few more buck to buy a brand name like duracell or sanyo.
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!
this hdmi cable is a great buy for little money....gives superior video and audio cable in one...awesome !!!! quick shipping too !!!!
I had high expectations of this device but was disappointed by the poor documentation and cumbersome configuration. After investing the time and effort to configure the device I found its most unfortunate flaw. When powered off this device reverts to factory default configuration, none of the myriad of settings are saved. Not only do you have to start from scratch but, a simple power outage could create a huge security risk to your network. When the power is restored anyone with basic knowledge of the linksys default settings could gain wireless access to your network and would easily have admistrative access on this router.
Ever since my cheap old Chinese SD cards started falling apart, I cried myself to sleep. Thanks to this awesome product, I no longer have to pry SD cards out of slots with knives and hope they don't break in half. Write/read speeds are satisfactory, as is build quality. A solid purchase.
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 saw the reviews posted regarding the difficult configuration and chalked it up to probable user error, or people getting an early edition of the product. As a moderately capable software engineer, I wasn't overly concerned about configuring the device and expected by mid June any early production problems would be resolved.I was wrong.Do not buy this device unless you have a full day to dedicate to the configuration. At some point (in my case less than 20 minutes) you will exhaust all the scenarios covered in the scant documentation and will be left with no choice but phone support. This is where you need time, don't plan installing at night or the weekend, as there will be no phone support. Expect to wait an hour or more to speak with someone. After you get connected to someone, then you'll be given the pieces of information necessary for configuration such as the default ip address of the device!
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.
How to you really review Labels? They work just fine and are OEM.. I haven't tried non-oem on the dymo machine and this works just like I expected.
Wow!!! These speakers r amazing - can hear sounds in music that never heard before. Its top rated but u have to know how to add 12 volt transformer to make it work at home! Beautiful clear audio best ever and batteries last long time too. I can not stress enough how stunning sound is! You will appreciate sense of hearing and music on a new level!
We purchased this modem because of having a DOA modem from another seller that was the SB5101U, and expected to get something better this time because of the good reviews. So this one was also in a box that wasn't original and not even covered in plastic. It would not turn on when plugged in, despite trying multiple outlets. I was so frustrated because of buying two different models of this modem from two different sellers and getting two different DOA used modems. We ended up just going to Best Buy and paying 30 dollars more and making sure we could plug it in and try it before we took it home. Sometimes it pays off to pay a little more and buy from a reliable seller who isn't dishonest like this one. This definitely wasn't a NEW modem.
I bought this for my Rebel Xsi camera. It easily holds the camera, 100mm macro lens, and 580EX flash. If more stability is needed it has a suction cup on the center post. Of course you must have a smooth surface for it to adhere to, but I haven't had the need for it so far. I would have given five stars for construction but the pivoting points are made out of plastic instead of metal. But I'm sure the plastic will hold up for many years equally well. Highly recommended.
The reason the previous reviewer could not get the built in memory to work is almost certainly that there is no built in memory. Or at least, there isn't any in the unit I received. Not 128 mb, not any mb. So don't buy this thing unless you also buy a memory card for it.
Sony Premium Grade T-120 VHS Tapes used to be pretty darn good.These days that is not the case.The past few times that I have bought these tapes to record movies from the satellite dish,there have been to many flaws with the tape.One problem has been a line through the middle of the picture,like you sometimes have when you rent a movie thats about 20 years old,and also there have been jumping pictures,and small audio flaws as well.I use various brands of videotape,so I know that the problem lies here with the Sony videotape.Basically the record about as well as a tape you have recorded on over and over and over.They show too much wear way too soon.Get Maxell tapes instead.
Whereas this device will allow you to adjust the volume, the range is limited from no sound to the volume you'd have without it. I had gotten the [apparently mistaken] impression that it would boost the volume for headphones which had low volume for some sources (like Zune, IPod), but that does not appear to be the case. Since you can always lower the volume on the source (mp3 player, etc.), I'm having a hard time seeing the value of this device - except that in some cases it might be handier to have an inline control.
Ordered this a few weeks ago and it has worked well so far. Only used it a couple of times but I switch between my camera, computer, and USB hookup. I recommend it.
We bought this case to store our Canon Powershot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera, which by the way is a fantastic camera. This camera does not fit in the case so perhaps I should have done a better job of researching before buying this case.Even still this case is a disappointment. Very little padding or protection for the camera. No place to store anything except very thin memory cards. Forget extra batteries, cables, etc. I also don't like that you have two zippers, one on each side, that don't meet nor go up the whole way on the case. There is a type of velcro cover that tries to account for that. Not a very good design in my opinion. For what it is, a soft case, I think there are better options out there.
Purchased this a month ago. Quiet (no fan in my version). I hear it when it backs up data, but otherwise not aware of it. Gets warm, but not excessively so. I leave it on all the time, using Mac's Time Machine. Can't speak as to its longevity.
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.
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.
Had been working great. Then one day it just started behaving badly...like there was a short in the wire. Maybe it got treated roughly when I was not looking (I've got four teens). Based on other's experiences with this model, I'm willing to give it another shot.
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
This is the first DVD player i've owned, though I've had others around, so I can make some sort of comparison. First, the DVD and VCR in one unit is extremely convenient and space saving. And the design of the unit is attaractive. I've had no troubles with either the VCR or the DVD. There are a couple little irritations with it, but then all units seem to have one or two needed improvements. An example is that there isn't a separate button for skip and search. You have to hold the skip button down for a few seconds to begin to search through you dvd. Other dvd players i've seen have a separate button for each. And it is a little pricey, but it does the job and it does it well.
I got this camera because it is the smallest in the world, and I was just curious just how good could the quality be for being so small. It was really good. The pictures came out crisp and clear, and though you really can't compare it to the pictures from the top of the line cameras, but for its price, it is really great. And it is really portable. You can fit it in your pocket and not worry about anything, and take pictures wherever you go. Definitely worth every buck that I paid for, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an easy to use and portable digital camera.
or it will erase everything on it. and when you try to restore it from the memory stick backup, the datebook and phone numbers are restored but all the third party applications need to be reinstalled from scratch. in the 21st century with cheap static RAM (compact flash, smart media, memory stick!) this is inexcusable. oh, and another thing, you can't run an application from the memory stick. and the mp3 player doesn't read ID3 tags. overall this thin is a bunch of hype. i wish these handheld companies would take care of the basics before sticking on a digital camera or some other useless feature. still the palm platform is not as mature as my 10(!) year old Apple Newton...
We waited for our delivery with great expectation. When the units arrived we were happy, that is until we tried the units. We were not able the reach the 2 mile range that was advertised. Nor could we reach 1 mile, nor 1/2 mile. In fact I think we did better yelling out the window. We returned these and got the Motorola units, and they worked wonderfully!
I'm rating it 4 stars because it is a quality product and performs well if you have large hands and need a larger grip than the camera provides. But it isn't well suited to everyone. I was hoping it was going to make it easier to handle long and heavy lenses, instead it makes the camera heavy even with light lenses. It is beneficial when I'm shooting with the camera in vertical/portrait orientation. Otherwise I would be better off without it.
These cables work perfectly well. Delivery was quick and I don't see the necessity of buying "monster cables", after all they are just some wire and plastic. Of course the quality of the picture is in the eye of the beholder.
I've hooked up my new Philips DVD player to my new Philips HDTV with this cable and everything ran nice and smooth... for exactly 11 days. Today it just died. My DVD player reports no signal and for some reason it makes the TV not responsive to any commands until I turn it off and on again. Really freaked me out until I finally figured out who the culprit is. Sorry, but even though it's cheap, I now realize that I really did get my money's worth on this one.
This product works great. It simply does what it's supposed too. What more do you want?
This is a nice plug adapter but it's NOT a voltage converter. My laptop, camera and gadget chargers worked excellent with 220 volts. I wasn't so lucky with my wife's curling iron and hair dryer. Telling her she looks great is no substitute, so be sure to double check her gadgets too.Some European lamp outlets are recessed into the wall, so the plug will be seated flush instead of sticking out. They are elegant and beautiful, but too small for this plug adapter.Finally, bring a power stip unless you want to move the hotel furniture each time you change a plug.
I knew the $ was to good to be true. They did not even work.
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.
Works just fine...I used it for my XBOX360. I have higher quality cables for my Blu-Ray player and computer, but this cable is sufficient for basic components. The price is nice and it works...bottom line.
I love this DVD player. It's slim, lightweight, simple to install even for us technically challenged.Picture is great and it has all the features that one would expect from a dvd player.Even my adult son who tends to be electronically snobbish thought I did well for an inexpensivly priced player.It's an especially great buy with the free shipping. I received the player in just 4 days.I am impressed by this little machine and would buy it again.
I bought the channel master around June of 2009. Because it was inexpensive, and because I've been burned before, I also ordered a Winegard HD-1080. I hoped that if one didn't work well, maybe the other would. That was a good idea, because the Channel Master was seriously inferior to the Winegard. The channel Master did receive all local stations (all of which are 25 miles or less from my house and in the same general direction) the signal strength meter on my converter box indicated values from a low of 11% (abc) to a high of 36% (cbs). The channel that indicated 11% was prone to breaking up and sometimes just disappearing altogether.So I Installed the Winegard in place of the Channel Master. Wow. The signal strengths increased to the range of 55% to 73%. Rock Solid.I bought the Channel Master because of all the positive reviews. I guess I got the lemon. If you buy one, save the box. You may want to return it.
After much searching, I eventually found sound instructions on how one can add this router to a wired network.To explain. Our office has a small wired network with four printers, four computers, and a network disk station. All the cables run into a Netgear hub which passes out the ip numbers to the attached devices. Now we have laptops, pads, blackberrys and so on and I wanted to be able to put in a way for them to attach wirelessly, but for the laptops to also be able to access the printers and diskstation. The internet is attached to the wired hub.Step by Step Solution1. Disconnect that computer and put that cable into the Yellow internet port. With another cable, connect the computer to one of the Lan ports on the Dir-615.2. Go to the admin setup and Turn OFF the DCHP server. Also set up your Wireless password as well as long as your in Admin.3. Let the Dir-615 reboot4. Move the cable that is in the Yellow internet port to one of the open LAN ports.The Dir615 will now just pass through all connections back to the Wired Hub. Works like a charm. Computers attached via wireless are now connected to the local workgroup and have access to all assets associated. I plugged a small laser printer into the Dir615 as well, and everyone on the local workgroup, wired and wireless can access it.
I upgraded to these from a pair of AKG K66's which had come with a very strong recommendation from a friend. Frankly, I was dissatisfied with the 66's for what I considered an overall lack of fidelity, although the bass was decent. These on the other hand are everything the 66's were not. They are clear, crisp, incredible. The 66's were extremely comfortable and I was concerned about these, but those concerns were laid to rest as the K240's feature a similar head-strap with auto-fitting action (never going back to having to adjust headphones to go on my head) and I'd actually consider these more comfortable, as the strap is made from a softer material. They have a different dynamic than the 66's, less Bass heavy, which actually provides what I'd consider a more natural sound. I wear them all day every day at work, and I could not be happier.
Record player looks good and sounds good. The only gripe I have is that it has a pretty short audio cable (red/white) coming from the back of it. If the player is to be set up any distance from the receiver, you will need an extention. Other than that, I have no complaints.
We purchased the JVC KD-HDR1 digital radio for our car last year, which we are very happy with. Recently, we purchased a Garmin Nuvi automotive GPS. This adapter allowed us to connect the Garmin and use the car stereo for MP3 playback and voice directions for much less than buying a new radio with a built-in external input. Installation was a breeze, took less than 15 minutes to pop out the stereo, make the connection, route the cable behind the dash, and put everything back.
I purchased this Monitor after reviewing and actually observing the demos of other monitors in the similiar price range and functionality...I am glad I chose to buy this HP W2207 20" Monitor. Arrived in excellent condition from Amazon..with All the cables including the HDMI cableSet up was a breezeThe CD that came with the monitor is very helpful...but i did not need it..the auto set up works great for me... It is a real plug and play..Now about the MonitorIt is a beauty in itself . Crisp and crystal clear.. I am 80 yesrs old I have 20/20 vision after my recent Cataract op. but I needed reading glasses to view with my old 17" CRT monitor ..Now I donot need any glasses at all with this monitor .I do wordprocessing, surfing on internet and lots digital photoediting etc. The wide screen is big and lots of real estate specially for when I am editing photos etc.viewing slideshows of my pictures on this monitor is a great video experience...( not much can be said about the enclosed speakers..they are just so so..and again I donot care I did not buy it for Audio part..I have my own external speakers)...I am using the VGA connection with my HP mulitmedia Desktop. It works great. crystal clear...When I get the miniDVI cable adaptor I will onnect it to my Macbook..I donot know what more quality I can expect...the VGA connection in itself is already great...I have not noticed any dead pixels and like that some people talked about.One word of warning though ! I got so much addicted to viewing this beautiful monitor..I am afraid , I am kind of procrastinating other pending chores..I love this monitor...If I can get a suitable stand alone TV tuner I am thinking of buying one more HPw2007 20" monitor to watch TV...I am very happy with my purchase
i like this camera because is very easy tu use,you have just to read the instruction booklet a couple time and your ready to take your first photo,and if you have a hold lens EF you can fit on this camera and you can buy the lens you want.
This DVD player is the best. It is small and compact, but has all of the features of a full size DVD player. It works great and is worth all of the money. No problems at all.
This is a little gem for someone looking for a tiny, high capacity voice recorder. It's relatively easy to use, very small, and can hold more audio than most will ever need. It's a great value.
I was pleased when my plactic cases arrived. They are lightweight and colorful. I got 25 in a case. The price of the itemis worth it.
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
very handy item we use it with two different size tabletsadjusts to watching or typing positionsfolds up to travel very nice
Up and running in less than 10 minutes without reading any manuals.First, I am replacing my Linksys BEFSR41 in order to go wireless. I have had nothing but a great experience with my Linksys. I had a hard time deciding between the D-Link product and the Linksys product. But I choose the D-Link because of the Print Server Feature and Price.My home networkAT&T; Cable ModemDell P3/1000 w/ 100 mbps ethernet card (Windows ME)IBM T21 (laptop) w/ D-link DWL650 802.11b card (Windows 2000)HP Deskjet 820CseNotable Applications: Web surfing, occasional on-line gamer (Gamespy), IPSEC VPN tunneling for teleworking (heavy user), webconferencing, streaming media (audio/video).I telecomute about 2-3 full days a week plus I usually log in every night to do some quick e-mail using my laptop. The main motivation for upgrading from my wired Linksys to the D-link set up was so I would not be tied to my home office. I wanted to be able to check my e-mail at work from my back patio.EXPERIENCE WITH D-LINKFirst, I unplug my linksys and plugged in the D-link. Then I inserted the PC Card in my laptop. I booted up my laptop. Windows detected the hardware. I inserted the CD and selected the Windows 2000 driver. Rebooted my laptop. And like magic, when I booted up I was connected. 10 minutes from start to finish. From this point, I did log into the router/access point and did some configuring (i.e. change admin password, etc.)Highlights: Easy setup, lots of features, good price.Lowlights: Not much of a manual, you have to look at the PDF on the CD. The case for the router is not "cool" looking like some others (sounds stupid but coolness is a factor)TBD: Have not played much with the range yet. I have not tried to set up the print server yet.Amazon.com Experience: Great. Nothing to complain about. The products arrived before they promised.NOTE: I am a network engineer for a major telecommunications provider. I have my CCNA. All to say that, I have a pretty good understanding of TCP/IP and WAN/LANs. Although I am not an expert, my experience I am sure made this process a lot less painful.
This is an exceptionally well built stand that works fantastically, is well documented, and has an assortment of accessories should you need them.Most likely the nicest "simple" rolling stand you can purchase.Karl P
This cable works great about 98% of the time, but the other 2% of the time I get sparkles on 1080p tv. I have done my best to eliminate any possible interference which may be affecting the signal as it travels over the cable, but the problem remains.For the $0.90 the cable cost I can not really complain much about this, however if you have an HD tv the last thing you want is to have to deal with sparkles on an otherwise beautiful image. Buyers be warned, my cable was probably just of lower quality than most (judging by the number of good reviews), but you too may get a bad one.
When I picked up this mouse, I believed it would be a good buy based on my past experience with the Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse (with cord). That mouse, btw is a great buy and has lasted me a long time.That said, I longed for a cordless mouse. This mouse worked excellently for the first 2 weeks I had it. Then one night while playing a game, it simply stopped. The cursor wouldn't budge. I tried reseting the channels (hold down button on the base receiver and bottom of the mouse itself) I also changed the batteries and reinstalled software. Having a mouse fail this quickly makes me suspect a larger problem, which is confirmed by many other respected product review websites online.Before you invest your hard earned money on this mouse, I'd strongly caution you to take a closer look at reviews.
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!
This laptop backpack is perfect for a large laptop. I have the ASUS G73jh, which is a very odd size laptop and it fits perfectly. I can also bring a change of clothes in addition to all my computer accessories. Very comfortable for running around airports all day. Overall very happy with this bag.
I read many reviews before purchasing this, and bought it because my stereo system isn't pushing close to the same power from many reviews. I have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler, with 1 JL 8w3 8in sub with a 500w amp, also slightly powered interior speakers. My lights were dimming quite a bit before, as i listen to music with hard/constant bass.....this has helped to the degree I'm not annoyed anymore, but my lights still dim just a little bit. I suppose for the price I am happy overall, but if you have a slammin system you may want to look at a stronger/better cap.
I don't see why anyone could have a negative review for this case. It is as it's advertised. So if you don't look at the pictures nor read about it at all, it's your own fault. The case FITS the S2 IS snugly. As others have mentioned, keep your camera's strap out of the case and then you have a strap. I tried placing batteries in it just to see if it would fit but it seemed too tight a fit, but I didn't want batteries with it anyway. As far as a memory card, plenty of room in the case for 2 cards in their protective cases. Or just buy a 2 GB memory card and you won't need any extras.I recommend this case as it's the most attractive, and I bought it for $15 from this site. But, I have another case, slightly bigger by Case Logic that I'll still use for when I'm going to need the extra space for batteries and cables.
I bought one of these last Spring 2007 after returning back from Ireland and I have just smashed the thing on the floor after it continuously kept rolling the paper through halfway and getting stuck and not printing and then....ugghh! Don't buy it. I have three cartridges left and so I have to get another one of these but after a HP printer going the same way in Ireland I bought a Canon over in Dublin and it was fantastic, however because the power supply is different I gave to my brother in law and thought that I would give HP another try. Well, after just 8 months of owning the thing it just up and did itself in...so I helped to put it out of its misery.
Works reliably and gives good print quality. We have tried a compatible drum (non-Brother) which did not work properly and left streaks on the paper.
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!!!
Fake batteries - Cheap Imitation from Networker-7I made a mistake by ordering this item from a reseller. I bought them from "Networker-7" and he sent me a perfect set of batteries, but something was wrong. The battery package was badly sealed (like it never passed QC) and when I opened it and checked the batteries, the colors and fonts were slightly different from my other original Cybershot Batteries, which came with my camera. I compared them carefully and realized this are fake sony batteries, just an imitation. Must be some cheap-made-in-brazil ones with a printed sticker on them or something like that. Be aware of this seller. Buy from Amazon Only!!!
This is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. With its Bluetooth capability, I had this keyboard working on my laptop within two minutes...needless to mention it is wireless...I cannot stand wires needles to say when you have to trace them to your pc/laptop. I highly recommend this keyboard to anyone who cannot stand wires like myself. Also, the fingerboard on it can be used to replace your mouse. It takes a little getting used to at first.
This product served purpose very well. Needed to extend purchased 2.1 speakers that had short cable to desired locations from flat screen tv. The length more than compensated for this. Thank you!
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.
Good fast accurate transfer. No loss of quality. Holds up. Delivered on time. Works fine and hopefully it will last a long time.
Pros: Not expensiveCons: Complete failure!I bought one of these transformers to take with me on a year-long fellowship in Switzerland. I thought it would be fine because it was able to convert 110V to 220V-240V (Switzerland is 230V). When it arrived in the mail, it smelled like gasoline. I called Amazon and requested a replacement, which they sent out immediately (love Amazon!). When I got the second in the mail, it smelled the same, so I decided to take a chance and just take both of them with me. I should have trusted my instincts!When I got to Switzerland, I found out that the plug did not fit Swiss outlets, so I finally found a plug that would adapt a European plug to a Swiss plug. I charged a phone on it, and it worked no problem. I took that to mean that it would work for my motorized wheelchair, the ONLY reason I went for a heavy duty transformer instead of a simple converter--it should have been able to handle a continuous load over several hours, as advertised. So, that night, I plugged in my wheelchair before I went to bed. When I woke up in the morning, I discovered that I had blown the circuit in my room--not a big deal. I called for help and got ready for the day while I waited. In the process, I used my second transformer to try and dry my hair in another room. A big puff of thick black smoke rose out of the box, and that transformer died. This was totally my fault because I should have realized the wattage was too great for it to handle. However, once security helped me turn the power back on in my room, I realized that the transformer I plugged my wheelchair into was also dead.I did the calculations 5 times to check the wattage of my batteries and made sure that I bought a transformer that could handle twice the wattage of my wheelchair. The transformer should have worked!! Now, I am stuck and am thinking about buying a Swiss wheelchair (super expensive) just so that I can get around on my own. This is a really bad situation, and I wish I had listened to my gut instinct! If you really need a heavy-duty transformer, DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!P.s. I bought a Swiss hair dryer rated at 2000W, and it works, so I know that it was the transformer that broke the circuit and not my wheelchair.
Bought this in October as an early Christmas gift. I activated lifetime Tivo in mid-November. I went to install it and after 5 hours on the phone with tech support (they do get 5 stars for being there 24 hours a day), they finally had me send it back. They wanted me to give them my credit card info so they could send out a new one the next day, or I could send in my defective one and once they got it, they would send out a new one "within 24 hours". I decided to opt for sending back without my credit card info. Sent the unit back and they received it December 1st. On the 10th of December, I called -- what a suprise when they couldn't find any tracking number for my unit. I then called back on the 14th -- and I got some run around story about how the warehouse misplaced my new unit. When they finally did get the tracking number (and yes, I had to call them for it), they had used my street address and the zip code to another city. So, of course that delayed it even more. The new unit finally arrived December 22nd. With the holidays, I never got a chance to install it until the 29th of December...and GUESS what?? You got it! It was a defective unit AGAIN -- the clue for me was that there was a big "REFURBISHED" tag across the box. I didn't buy refurbished -- I bought this NEW. So, here we go again. I have now sent the unit back after a heated discussion with their customer service department. They PROMISED me that I would have a new unit by January 8th.......yes, on January 10th I called AGAIN to ask where the heck my unit was......well, here's a kicker: They shipped it to NASHVILLE (by the way, I live in California). So, a very polite "supervisor" told me I would get a call in a few hours but they needed to track down my unit in Nashville (they were blaming UPS -- and UPS got the info from where??). Well, here I sit -- January 14th with still no unit. And, of course, I am still waiting for a phone call with a valid tracking number for a NEW unit. My recommendation is: Unless you like dealing with Customer Service departments, don't bother. I can't even rate the unit since I have never had one that works......Tivo should yank their contract from them. I would never buy one again.
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.
The wireless mouse I ordered was compatible with my lap top, and I prefer it to the mouse pad on the lap top.
After reading many, many, many reviews, I went with the Action 10x50's as a gift for my wife who is a member of the local Audubon Society. I am so glad I did. This is truly a remarkable pair of binoculars for the price. They are handsome, comfortable, with very crisp and clear viewing, distance, light, color, and feel that is outstanding. They live up to the Nikon name, no doubt about it. Being built for quality, some may find them a tad bulky or heavy, but we do not. For that I would recommend using the Nikon or other harness just in case. Most of all, my wife is very happy, and so am I...so much that I am going to buy another pair for me. Can't go wrong for the price. Again, just a real super good all around pair of binoculars for the price...
the fasteners (little nails) are too short and too fat. They are dificult to drive and don't hold well. don't hold well. hard to use.
This is one of the sharpest and still one of the most affordable lenses from Nikon.I mostly take family portraits in available light (this is often low light situations where other lenses would have hard time even focusing) and the best photos I've taken so far are with this lens. It is very sharp (many reviews put them into the same class as the pro level lenses when it comes to sharpness). The bokeh is very nice when the lens is wide open. The fact that this is a fixed focal length lens (you need to zoom with your feet) will only make you think more and result in you becoming a better photographer (I sold most of my zooms and now have only a few primes).Besides portraits and low light usage, I also found this lens to be a good option for travel. Due to its small size and weight, you are more likely to take it with you comparing to those large and heavy zooms that are often marketed as "walkaround" lenses (which you're more likely to leave home).Another successful application of this lens is action/sports photography. I had quite a few great photos of my kids indoor gym activities where longer reach was not required.The only potential drawback of this lens is that it will not autofocus on entry level DX DSLRs which don't have focusing motor in their bodies (like D40, etc.), but it will work fine on midrange DX DSLRs (like D70, etc.) and any FX (full frame) body. Also, its autofocusing though fast is a bit noisy comparing to AF-S lenses (not a big deal though).
I bought these binoculars plus the Olympus Outback 10x21 RC1 Binoculars for a cruise to alaska. I found them to be excellent. We took them whale watching, and they were the exact model provided by the cruise liner. Compared to the Olympus it was much easier to find a comfortable viewing setting. One note, they are heavy, if you have wrist pain or any kind of arthritis I don't think you would like them for extended viewing.
I recently purchase a Docking Station for my Mobilon 4500 and was surprised how fast I got it, and the exceptional good factory reburnished condition it was in.Furthermore, I received a brand new battery and AC adapter with my purchase from them.
When I ordered this keychain as a gift for my wife and parents my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the picture! Better than what I get on a cell phone. The images are crisp and clear, and the quality of the keychain is fantastic!The software is a little awkward, but very easy to learn.High recommend. The price is worth it!
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.).
Mine won't work all the time with higher current devices like a scanner and external USB Hard Drive. I worked with these devices previously. I do have the external power plug connected to the hub.
One attribute not fully appreciated about this PDA is the screen. It is 640x480, as opposed to older models, such as the Dell Axim X30 (which I also own), which is 240x320. This makes a huge difference, not only for displaying photos, but also for surfing the web and writing notes. My X30 would crash when displaying the front page of the New York Times. Not so for the X51v (perhaps that is a difference between Windows Mobile 4 and 5). Writing notes free-hand was a bit crude on the X30. Not so for the X51v. Most of all, Photos are impressively richer and more detailed. Before my pictures were serviceable; now my photos look gorgeous, a feast for the eyes.I know of no other handheld device with a screen that has a resolution this high, not even the Palm LifeDrive (which is 320x480). One day, screens larger than 3.5 inches will have pixels this fine. When they do, it will be amazing. This handheld is worth it for the screen alone.
Great product. Easy setup, audio and video very clear. I wish I had ordered two.
I have had all but good experience with this product...the only change I made instead of using the liquid it came with it, is I used a furniture polish as the lubricate. You have to use a bit to get the wheel lubricated, but polishes the disk very well. I have save a ton of money on my Kids WII games and DVDs. My two and four year old really but the CD's through the ringer. Though I wasn't able to fix the CD completely the product did it job well enough to have the gaming counsel or video machine read it again. A wheel will do a good 10 CD that are badly damaged before you need to replace the wheel (10 minutes or so on the wheel is good for bad scratches). If you have light scratches a minute or two on the wheel will clean it right up and polish it to a point that it almost looks new. Don't worry about the spiral on the CD, as long as the CD is polished, it can be read. Some machines read the CD better than others. I have found that Sony products do very well. Xbox and Vizio do read it, but not consistently. Replace the wheel after you examine the surface. If it is really smooth, then its time to replace. If you see a bit of grain on it, it will continue to function.The wheel work best on the automatic machines...I broke two manuals devices. The automatic I've had for a year now and works perfectly fine.
The camera is a great little thing. Comes with a little case to keep it protected. Nice clean pictures.
After doing much comparison of specifications I opted for this router. That was my first mistake. While Dlink says its routers are compatible with Macs, hours of effort could not get this one to work wired to my Mac desktop and wirelessly with my MacBook. Even more infuriating is that they promote they tell you that their so-called set-up wizard that is supposed to get you up and running in minutes. Newsflash...the setup wizard CD that they include only works on PCs and Unix computers. The Mac setup requires that you log on to the Web, input their IP address and follow a series of setup screens that leave much to be desired. For example, in their "Wireless Setup Wizard," they ask if you want to set up using a PIN or a Push method but do not explain what either of those is!!! Maybe if you are already an IT PhD this is a piece of cake but for the somewhat above average home tech, this stinks. The router is going back to the store tomorrow and I will instead shell out the extra bucks for the Apple AirPort Extreme.
Compact, works great. Un-powered, but still a great quality hub at a very reasonable price.
Wow! A 6X monocular that is only 2 1/2 inches long and wieghs only 2.2 ounses! It sounds too good to be true. In fact, it is too good to be true. Imagine trying to hold a 2 1/2 inch object steady so the image doesn't shake. Then imagine trying to hold it steady while you have to turn it 3/4 to a complete revolution while trying to get it into focus. Trust me, it can't be done. What makes matters worse is that the optics are terrible. The image never comes into crisp focus and it is dark due to the small objective lense. I am surprised that Audubon allows thier name to be placed on such bad optics. This item really is useless. If you don't care if the optics are crummy then buy a $10 monocular on ebay (it will probably be much better than this one). If you want good optics then I recomend looking at the Brunton monoculars. They are slightly larger, but the image will be better than most compact binoculars.
At full volume, held up to my ear, I could JUST barely hear any sound.DO NOT BUY!
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...
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.
My 393 just failed after about a year of use. Was great up to now, but out of the blue (we just watched a DVD a few days ago) it has started showing distorted images on and off. Even with no disc in the player, the default Pioneer image or the setup menus are distorted so I know it's the player.Maybe just a fluke, but I wouldn't buy another one.
I have been unable to get the slingbox to work becasue it's located in a different room from my router and the ethernet brdiges that I have tired produces a very weak signal. I'll likely be selling it on ebay
When I get something I usually want some kind of bag to protect it, but more often to keep all the items that come with it in one place, this bag dose just that, from of course the GPS unit, power DC cord to the computer cable, which IMO is easy to miss place, this bag dose it.Go for it, and its a great price !!cj
Okay, so you just spent about $1000 on an HDMI receiver(I'm talking about an actual HDMI receiver not a pass-through receiver that's strictly video) and you want every HDMI component to be plugged into it, but you don't want to spend another $500 in stupid cables. Well this is EXACTLY what you need. Okay I have to apologize in advance that the following will be in all caps: WHEN YOU HAVE AN HDMI CABLE IT CARRIES BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS..... AND BOTH SIGNALS ARE DIGITAL 100% UNCOMPRESSED DIGITAL SIGNALS AUDIO AND VIDEO. THAT MEANS THERE'S NO DEGRADATION AT ALL!!!!! you could buy an HDMI cable for a million dollars, take it home and it'll look beautiful, what you WON'T know is that some smarter guy is out there with a 5 dollar cable getting the same EXACT beautiful sound and video. PLEASE Don't waste your money on things like MONSTER CABLE HDMI cables that run $100 plus instead enjoy having money in your pocket that you didn't waste. honestly the only difference is that Monster Cables are clear and sparkly and cost WAYYYY too much and the cheap cables are Black. Guess what, cables are meant to be behind components and never seen anyways!
This lens has all the sharpness you could ever ask for all the way down to F2 or so. Makes an excellent portrait lens on your Canon DSLR. Note that with the 1.6x "cropping" associated with most SLR's, this effectively is an 80mm lens. Makes a very nice walkabout lens at a party too, especially when coupled with any of the Canon Speedlite flashes. I recommend getting the lens hood, although the Canon hoods are absurdly expensive.
This cable was on sale for about $3 when we bought it. Shipped free with amazon prime. It is a rounded cable, not flat like many HDMI's. I would definitely purchase this item again.
I had an older cousin of this unit which died after about 14 years. New one seems fine. Easy to hook up and does what it is supposed to do...play CDs! Even with an iPod this type of play is great to have with my current system and CD collection.
This is a good radio/gps. Unfortunately, garmin and mapsource make it alot more difficult than it needs to be.The downloadable maps feature is great. Whats not great is that the website instructs you to download directly to your garmin. After 4 attempts, tech support said that way doesn't work. You have to download to a card reader with the radio connected. Silly me, I should of known that. Afterall its written plain as day_____nowhere!!!BEWARE!!!! THIS WILL COST YOUThe mapsource TOPO MAPS FOR THE SOUTHEAST US in cd form is not the same as the downloadable version of the TOPO MAPS FOR THE SOUTHEAST US. My mistake, I didn't read all of the fine print. I assumed if the title was the same, so was the content. Tech support made me feel real stupid on this one. I'm beginning to believe that I'm too dumb to own a garmin. There are just so many undocumented features that garmin assumes you will just pick up on.Also, straight out of the box, I had to rubber band the charger connector to the radio. It would not make consistant contact otherwise. Its like garmin wants you to by an accessory so they put a piece of junk charger with the radio.I would wait for another vendor to make a comparable product.
I am very happy with this product. First the basics: It was shipped and received on time, even though I had it shipped to a different address than normal. The product arrived well-packaged and in good order. It was easy to setup and begin using... it only took 60 seconds, and that includes the time to connect/pair my phone. Overall I give the product 5 stars. Here are the major pros:1) The transmitter strength is great... better than other products I've seen reviewed. In fact, it is probably one of the best low-power FM transmitters built. I live near a crowded radio market in California and have no problem finding several FM frequencies I can use. These frequencies aren't always empty/clear, but this transmitter is strong enough that it overpowers the signals with no problems and allows me to hear my audio with little or no interference.2) The overall listening sound-quality is superb. The audio coming from the device seems excellent, only limited by the mid-range stereo system in our car.3) The charging feature works great. I am always sketchy plugging my phone into anything that wasn't designed by Apple itself, but I have been charging my phone from the Satechi just fine.4) The display is easy to read in light and dark conditions and the color-change indicator screen doesn't bother me while driving, even at night.5) The speakerphone is a great value-add. The digital signal processor does a FANTASTIC job keeping a clear signal and preventing feedback. I wasn't originally intending to use the speakerphone that much. However, I find it is very useful to have and appreciate it greatly. (However, see cons below).----Now for a few cons:A) The built-in microphone for the speakerphone doesn't work very well if there is much background noise. What I mean is my voice seems quieter (my wife describes this as "far away") and it gets mixed in with the background noise, making it hard for her to hear me. This is probably a side-effect of the signal processor trying to prevent feedback in the presence of high noise levels, but I'm not sure. I should point out my car is fairly noisy. For testing sake, I moved my face closer to the Satechi and this problem went away. Keep this in mind if you intend to use the speakerphone often or for long periods, especially if you have a noisy vehicle like mine.B) The extra features the Satechi provides are accessible through a series of special key-presses. I don't always remember them without the little manual nearby. However, you don't need these features for standard operation so it hasn't been an issue for me.----That's it for cons. This is a great unit and I STRONGLY recommend it for anyone needing a Bluetooth to FM transmitter.
I asked my wife &quot;what is the opposite of buyer's remorse,&quot; to which she said &quot;buyer's ecstacy,&quot; which is what I am experiencing ever since the camera arrived a couple days ago.It took me about 2 minutes to figure out how to hook up the video cable to my TV and how to record a video clip. Moments later I was amazing the kids with short video clips with sound of themselves dancing around the room. Later in the evening I started delving into the incredible depth of feature sets this camera has and realized that this thing is as sophisticated and &quot;manual&quot; as I want it to be while also being as simple and &quot;automatic&quot; as a novice would want it to be. It covers the entire spectrum.One issue that was very important to me in upgrading to a better camera was getting one that would fire the shutter right away and be ready to go for more a moment later. My previous camera left a lot to be desired in the confidence that I would end up with an image that bore any resemblance to what I was looking at when the shutter button was pushed. Add to that the interminable wait before the next shot was able to be taken, and it was a real roulette of experiences.The S7000 is ready to take pictures when I am, and includes a function that will take several frames in sequence if desired. The SLR function means I get pictures framed correctly instead of the viewfinder offset that spoiled a few clever photos I experimented with on my old camera.I cannot imagine a better value out there. The technology that is built into this camera and the results it produces are phenomenal. The body seems rugged and the controls seem solid with good feedback. There are several buttons positioned all around the camera to perform various functions, but they seem pretty intuitive.I wish the camera came with an AC adapter. I can't find it among the listed Amazon accessories, so I'll be tracking that down elsewhere since the provided AA batteries didn't last long (but I put it through its paces). Rechargeables (NiMH recommended) look like the way to go.I am not an expert, and can't offer much in the way of comparisons, but this seems as good a camera as a casual hobbyist like me ought to be allowed to have without being overcome with a sense of importance and photo-journalistic flair. Fujifilm did great on this one!
This monitor is my first LCD and was an upgrade to a ViewSonic 17". I cannot get over how beautiful the colors and picture are. I find myself loading up old games and DVDs just to examine the quality.It does not come with a DVI cable which I could not find any indication of on the box itself. Also, the information listed here on Amazon under "Technical Details" and "Product Description" differs in regards to the supported resolution. The "Technical Details" are correct. The suggested resolution is 1680 x 1050 and not 1440 x 900. I suspect the smaller resolution is probably correct for the 19" w1907 model.I did not have a DVI cable already, so at first connected it using the included 15 pin cable and was very impressed on first use. Then I managed to get a DVI-D M/M cable and was even more impressed at the gorgeous picture quality. Definitely worth the extra purchase of a DVI cable. Just don't buy one at a local store where they go for upwards of 50 bucks. Amazon is a wonderful and very affordable alternative.Mainly my experience with this monitor is in a Windows XP SP2 environment, although I do have a dual boot with Mandriva Linux. The printed instructions that came with the hardware were limited to a simplistic poster which was clear enough and the Windows software installation from the included CD went quickly and flawlessly. Getting the monitor setup in the Linux environment, however, was a bit of a chore and I still have yet to get it do display in the maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050. But that is probably more related to my own challenges using Linux.I highly recommend this product. The widescreen aspect is outstanding for DVDs and iTunes videos. World of Warcraft never looked so beautiful on my system. In fact it's performed beautifully for every game I've thrown at it so far: WoW, Quake3, BF1942, BF2. Couldn't be happier. Except with maybe a 30". ;)
I bought this lens as a replacement to my kit lens. I use a Canon XT as a backup to my Sony Alpha so I bring it on less important photo ops. I just took it on vacation with me to Florida and took alot of great shots with it using just autofocus. It's nice lens to have when you want to take something manageable and more responsive than a compact point and shoot. I'd definitely recommend it.
The TV is great. No issues here. But.... The wall mount bracket: KLV-WL11 is priced at close to $250. I called Sony to check to see if this was true, the cost of the wall mount bracket is roughly 1/2 the price of the TV and they confirmed that was correct. They stated that the price of the bracket was that high so that it did not fall off the wall. Gimme a break!!
The filters arrived as per scheduled. I purchased these filters primarily based upon price. I noticed no degradation in picture quality after affixing the filters to the applicable lens. Amazon.com as always provided a professional experience with respect to my purchases.
I have no complaints about the Griffin RoadTrip. I've read other reviews about how it gets in the way of the shifter, and I felt leery to purchase it. I'm glad I did though, because it is very adjustable. I think the problems others have had were just operator errors. I have a very compact car, and it has never once gotten in the way of the shifter. As for the sound, that's great too. I have had no problems with reception or interference. I travel a lot in my car and I love the fact that the RoadTrip charges my iPod's battery while it plays. It is so nice to be able to eliminate the clutter of cds yet still have my entire music collection available to me. I am very satisfied with my RoadTrip and I would recommend it to anyone.
Easy to use (set up & break down) , light weight and sturdy...
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.
As was described, the part is an authentic Canon item. What more can I say? Works as it should and original OEM. Very happy.
Item delivered as specified in description. They answered questions within 15 minutes. Very Satisified!!!
I did extensive research on digital cameras and all fingers pointed to the Kodak DC280! I've only had this camera for a few weeks, but I'm already certain that I made a great choice! It's so simple to use and the resolution quality is fantastic! I've e-mailed several photos to friends and they are all amazed at how clear and sharp they are! All of the reviews I read spoke of the wonderful resolution (that's what made me decide on this camera) and they were right!!! The photos download quickly (via USB). The camera controls are a snap to use. The instruction manual is easy to read. I alternate between two sets of rechargeable batteries and have no 'battery life problems.' The DC280 is similar in size and weight to my regular (35 mm) camera. So far, the only 'negative' thing I can say about this camera is that the LCD window does get constantly smudged by my nose when looking through the viewfinder -- but it's really no big deal. Bottom line, it's a terrific camera! I have a lot of fun with it! If you're looking for a moderately-priced digital camera, look into the DC280. I think you'll be glad you did!
While the sound on these was decent, the durability was poor. Within a short time of normal use, the wires came loose from the earpiece. The set was ruined. I had to throw them away. I will not purchase V-MODA products again.
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!
I was weary when I Purchased my Harmony 880 Remote because of these reviews and my own finicky HDTV. I have purchased many Logitech products and have always been impressed by their quality... And this remote is every bit as impressive!! I just knew Id have trouble with my cheap HDTV and having the ability to string commands AND add pauses just shows the Logi. puts their heart and soul into everything they make. P.S. You MUST have knowledge of how your own theater works and remember that the com is one-way. 5 out of 5
This product is exacaly what I wanted. I had visited other websites, local stores and national chains looking for this cable and found them at 4 to 8 times the cost. I am pleased with the product and will order again from this seller.
I was looking for a small articulating mount with a very low profile for a 15" LCD in my kitchen. This product works perfectly in my space but does have one minor problem. The front swivel mount can not be tightened enough to keep the screen from drooping. I was able to put a small block of wood inside the swivel joint to keep the screen upright. Fortunately this fix works and you can not see the wood piece from any angle.
Bought this for groups of 50 or so to watch movies, Powerpoints, etc. Picked it for the good price, and we've been very happy with the convenience and performance. We don't transport it (barely fits in my station wagon), but it is surprisingly light and easy to move from room to room.
This is the 2nd batch of hdmi cables I've ordered. This time for friends and family as well as myself. They work great. The only thing left to discuss is how Monster and the other brands can actually sell any cables at such outragous prices. I get irritated every time I see the price tags in electronics stores.
I ordered two HDMI 6ft cables..noticed immediate difference over component cables..not sure how they compare against pricey name brand but works great for me so far. Its been 1 day since cables arrived so will revise feedback on quality if needed.
Read the product reviews on Amazon and other consumer sites before deciding to take a chance on this player. The average reviewer seems to have had some bad luck with this unit. Can't say the same. Bought mine as a refurbished unit directly from HK about 6 months ago for under $100.00 delivered with a 1 year warranty. Figured I couldn't go wrong. Well, this "blind bet" paid off big! The changer operation is a little noisy but smooth and reliable, a bit slow but looks good. The sound is something else entirely. Surprisingly, I found the RCA outputs produce the best sound quality. All CD's (it's not Mp3 compatible but I don't have any anyway!) sound better on the HK FL8385 than on my Onkyo DX-C390. Onkyo's good but this HK sounds much better. The real "sound treat" is when you play an HDCD. It's almost analog! It's ashamed that most of the reviewers have had bad luck with this CD changer. My experience has been otherwise. It's a good changer. IMHO, this unit honestly rates 5 stars.
Swapped out the memory in my old Dell Inspiron 6000 to better accommodate Windows 7. Works great, was very easy to do.
I ordered these HDMI cables for less than $2 each, and eventually I will use them. When I do, I will likely find that they work. Cables are like that. You buy one, use it, and that's that! I will edit this review if I find that they gave me a new outlook on life, made me feel sexy, or normalized my sleep patterns. I said a funny!
If you like to listen to music through your iPhone and your vehicle does not have an auxiliary jack (but does have a cassette deck), then this is the adapter you need! I drive a 2004 GMC Yukon with the factory stereo and Bose sound system, and I've thought about getting an auxiliary input installed, but I always talk myself out of it since this cassette adapter provides high quality sound output from my iPhone at such a low cost. I've tried other adapters such as theMonster iCarPlayandGriffin Direct Deck, but the Philips provides the closest thing to CD quality sound. The other two always sounded as if there was some kind of filter on them, and the sound was softer and of lower quality. I will say though that I tried a friend's iPod through the Monster, and it sounded much better, so there may be some kind of compatibility issue with the iPhone. The only issue I have with the Philips adapter is that the tape does seem to wear out after 6 to 8 months, so I have gone through a few of them. But at only around $10 a pop, it's well worth it!To sum it all up, if you have a cassette deck and no auxiliary in your vehicle and listen to music through an iPhone, this is your best bet. The sound quality you get out of this adapter will surpass any FM transmitter and many other cassette adapters.
The size of the Store-It Drive is not much bigger than my Palm Tungsten E. The Retrospect software that is included is simply amazing. After the discount and rebate, the unit cost a little over a $100. The 60GB capacity is sufficient for my needs and the compact size is handy because I have to exchange large files between my home and work computers. If 60GB is enough for your backup and storage needs, I advise you to consider this external hard drive for purchase. The compact size and software at $100 is a bargain. Very few products at this size and value to compare.
I'm a Kinder/First Grade teacher. So far so good with this sharpener for classroom use. It sharpens quickly and also sharpens colored pencils.
My dad always has the tv at full volume, and it's very uncomfortable to sit and watch tv at a level so he can hear it. So he Mentioned these one day and we decided to get them for christmas. NOw he walks around the house hearing the tv perfectly and no blairing it so loud the neighbors go deaf.
Stopping down for a macro? - put on the lights - works great. Still, the filter holder / diffusion attachment is atrocious, and clearly very little thought was given to making it fold down small for inclusion in a camera bag. Works great for supplemental light in a non-macro CLS setup too, when you dont need the power of a higher end speedlight, but it doesn't swivel, so you have to put it on a ball head or something if you mount it on a stand. Should come with a shoe mount too for use with lighting equipment that has that. PS - Dont put the super-cheap batteries in it - they dont work as well as a reputable battery.
Bought this for my daughter-on-law, and she loves it. I'd never seen one before she told me she wanted one. I might get myself one someday.
I returned my memory MP3 player because of expandability conficts and picked this player up for the same price as the memory player + 64 meg card.To most audiophiles, the L4 encoding is a bit weak on the high end. But is no worse than 128bit mp3s. 100 times better than cassette.You can record(analog) staight from almost any device. AC power. You can rip straight from CD. Additional disks run about 2 bucks. Sure CDRs are cheaper, But a CD player much bulkier.
I purchased this notebook mouse, because I wanted a little more control of the cursor when editing music tracks we are creating. It does exactly what I needed, and is very easy to attach and detach from the computer. The reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is that it feels a little "plasticy." Still, it works great.
Blended well with our Texas red rock, sounds crisp and has no distortion, works well with Sonos system. Well worth the price....
I'm very happy with this item's performance and design. The main reason that I chose this one is that it has ten outlets. Considering the number of peripherals that need to be separately plugged in for a computer system these days, plus a few extra items with chargers that I like to plug in while I'm at the computer, having that many available slots is wonderful.I also like that they arranged the outlets intelligently, with gaps to permit the insertion of the larger plugs that some electronic devices require.
In my years of using a mouse, which goes back to the mid-80's, I can safely say that I have owned no less than 20 and have used no less than 40, of which two-thirds have been unique, this is my favorite.Although possessing long fingers and reading that a larger mouse would be more comfortable, this has not proven to be the case. I have always preferred the smaller mice. This smaller mouse fits my hand perfectly and has never felt awkward. I can not think of a time that I have even noticed the mouse; which is how it should be. I did not race to jump on the wireless mouse when they hit the market since I never felt a tail to be a nuisance. But now that I have a tailless mouse I'm hooked.I have used some of the recent mice with additional buttons and found them to be awkward and left me prone to errors that took longer to undo than any time saved by correctly using them. I am happy that this mouse has retained its simplicity of 2 buttons and a scroll wheel/button.I've been using this mouse on my laptop both in its mobile and docking station setups for 7 months and have only replace the battery once. The weight of the battery is not noticeable to me but the use of a better Teflon type material for the coaster feet is warranted.My one gripe about this mouse is the faulty design of the micro-switch that is supposed to disable the unit when the transmitter is placed into the bottom. This feature only works if I press it in very hard. If I pick up the mouse the transmitter will slip out a bit and the LED will turn on again. When traveling I have to wrap a rubber band around it to keep it in place. This is why I did not give the unit a perfect score of 5. Microsoft has been in the mouse business long enough to not overlook such a design flaw. Mass-produced items like this cannot be designed with such fine tolerances. Most probably work just fine. Mine just happened to be the one out of a hundred that doesn't.Microsoft has an almost perfect product here and needs to avoid improving anything but the above switch problem. Even the color scheme is hard to beat.
I bought two of these. Outside is a hard shell. Holds Cds well. I haven't had one fall out. I'm very pleased.Thank you very much.
I have my dlink 615 router connected to my Zyxel ADSL modem. I have my slingbox, my vonage line and and a wired router connected to the dlink 615 router. Everything has been working flawless. I recommend the use of a surge protection for your modem and your router, be updated in firmware versions and dont install the magic software unless you have A LOT of ram.
This flash drive quit working the first time I attempted to write data to it. It also would not format using Windows, or any third party software I tried. No LED to tell when data is being written or read. Three words: Made In China.I ended up returning this drive and buying the HP 32GB flash drive and have had no problems with it. (The HP drive was NOT made in China.) It was a few dollars more, but worth it.
This portfolio is a great value. It looks professional and protects your work with the zippered compartment and reinforced corners. There is an elastic band inside that you can tuck presentation boards behind that don't have the holes for the rings. It's easy to add or remove pages with the multi-ring system. The size is large enough to display items without looking crowded (unless you have large posters or something) but does not make people struggle to clear enough desk space to open it. It gets heavy with several pages in it, so it's not like you just hold it open like a book without laying it down.
I have a diverse selection of AV gear and the resultant plague of remotes. For other family members this created challenges setting the TV and Receiver to the correct inputs for different tasks.Here comes the Harmony 670 to the rescue. After a quick 15 minute setup, everything worked as expected. I was initially concerned that the remote might not support some of my components, but no worries! Logitech's database of hardware seems to be very complete.We have had the remote for a couple of weeks now and the whole family couldn't be happier with it! I decided to change the way it handled the DVR (leave it on at all times) and found this task to be easily completed.In short, I recommend this remote very highly.
Just what I wanted. And it arrived right on the date they said it would. Very pleased with the product and the service.
Using this with the original Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. For the price it's amazing - sturdy enough, folds compactly (although mine just lives on my desk permanently so I rarely fold it up), and holds the tab at whatever angle I want. The tab sits low enough that there isn't room for the power plug below it, but I solve that by just inserting the tab upside down. That limits access to the volume controls but I rarely adjust those anyway - I just leave them set in one place. Now I just need to find something similar for my Nexus 7, it's too small to fit in this.
I would return it but shipping and trouble to do it makes it not profitable. It looks awful and does not fit properly. I have had very, very good luck with Amazon. This is a piece that goes right into the garbage. I encourage all to avoid it. I should be allowed to give it no stars, because the 1 star is 1 too many.
I am a woman and was looking for a pair of headphones -- my very first ones -- to listen to some hemi-synch CDs.I read all the reviews Amazon customers wrote about various headphones and these headphones had not only the best reviews, but the most extensive reviews. So, I purchased them based on those reviews, and, sure enough, they are GREAT!!!The sound is awesome, clear, with super separation . . . you can tell because as you up the volume, nothing changes; you don't experience it as too loud.They are really comfortable. You put them on and don't even feel them.The only thing they are is big. Luckily, I have a big head, but if you're a woman with a small head, there is no way to make these smaller. I wear them without expanding them and they just fit. I think they're made for men, mostly.I am really grateful that all the other folks who purchased these headphones took the time to review them and that Amazon has this great feature. It was those reviews that made me purchase these headphones. Thank you all and thank you Amazon!!!!
Always excepting John Le Carr&eacute;, I'm not ordinarily a big fan of spy stories -- but this one is a considerable exception. Ruth Gilmartin is a late-twenties single mother and tutor at Oxford in 1976 who has a somewhat prickly relationship with her aging but still very sharp widowed mother, Sally. Then one day Sally tells her daughter her real name is Eva Delectorskaya and that she was a Russian &eacute;migr&eacute; recruited by the British Secret Service in 1939. Ruth has doubts about her mother's mental state but the vividness of her extremely detailed memoir -- passed to Ruth episodically -- convinces her. The thing is, Sally is sure someone is planning to kill her. The chapters alternate between Sally/Eva's third-person narrative and Ruth's quiet life teaching English to foreign engineers and businessmen, with Eva doing things as a yong woman in pre-Pearl Harbor Europe and the U.S. that her daughter -- now about the same age -- can hardly believe. Both women are fully three-dimensional, and so is Lucas Romer, the spymaster with his own agenda, with whom Eva fell in love. Boyd also does a terrific job elucidating the propaganda war Britain fought to try to get America into the war, planting false news stories and disinformation to sway public opinion. James Bond this ain't. A remarkable and riveting book with an extremely realistic non-Hollywood ending.
I bought this battery for back-up. I cant tell it apart from the original in performance. Its really great, for less than half of the canon battery.
My (ancient) HP Compaq C502US came with 1 GB SDRAM; 1/2 GB in each of two slots (dontcha just hate that!) I added 1/2 GB in the usual wasteful way by putting in a 1 GB and throwing away one original 1/2 GB. Recently I decided to fill 'er up, and ordered this Kingston 1 GB boardKingston 1GB PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Notebook Memory KVR667D2SO/1GR. I installed it using all standard precautions. bUt this one died a day after I installed it--certainly not Amazon's fault.Amazon couldn't have made the exchange easier! The new one installed as easily as the first, and is still holding strong.Kudos to Amazon for their selection and service; and, well, this is the first time I've had a Kingston product fail (I've used Kingston before), so I'll just chalk it up to experience, and knock a little bit off the stars.
Yesterday I would have given this MFC product **** stars, but Brother instantly resolved the installation issue I had (website contacted, e-mail response with great instructions, 100% functional within 5 minutes)-- now I'm back to *****.This one product replaces an older, slow HP inkjet printer and a very good but space-occupying scanner.We were faxing, printing and copying instantly and very pleased with the speed and quality of all three.The scanner was my problem. Have Windows 98. After installation, the win.ini file caused 'Twain device already in use" error message in the scanner when I tried to choose the Source file. I contacted the Brother website "Ask Us"/Software issues site by e-mail and the next day had the step-by-step instructions for resolving this. It works perfectly!! Scanned a document, even sent it off to Word, and it worked perfectly.I am very happy with this product. Haven't printed photos on photo-quality paper yet, but photocopied prints came out great on plain ol' white paper, so I'm hopeful!Saw it in the store, read the reviews here, bought it -- another satisfied customer!
If you buy HDMI cable at your local electronics store for $25 then you are overpaying. This item works great and costs less if you buy online. I bought this item to work with my min-dvi cable to connect to HDTV and it works fine. So far no issues and worth the money I paid for.
I bought 2 of these cables, I only needed one at the time but I thought I would order 2 in case one didn't work. I am now using both of them about 10 Hours per week each for a while and they have yet to fail. I am only connecting using 720p but it still a big step up from 480i.
I haven't had any problems with this item. It works really well. I would buy it again.
I bought two of these at 13$ a piece. These are great HDMI cables. A 25ft hdmi cable costs 70$ at Best buy, lol...(you should never spend more than 15$ on any hdmi cable, a higher cost does not mean it will give you a better picture quality, 13$ for a 25ft is an especially good deal though)
These radio's are good for short distance communication. Don't expect them to work all the 2-miles as advertised. Most radio's won't work in that range if you & the receiver are both not in open with no interfernce around.The radio's look very cool. And they work on 3 AA batteries. You can buy 4 Nimh rechargable ones for just 10 bucks at any target store or here.The best part about these is that they don't have any antenna hanging out (to be broken with use) and they could be conviently hung with the clip they already have. They don't come with all kinds of fancy features, just the necessary ones.Even if the quality is not the best, they have the best looks & comfort of use compared to other FRS's around.And finally they are much cheaper compared to others, you can get one between 10 to 15 dollars at circuitcity or here.
Hey this is an HDMI chord it connects from my cable box to my tv and walla I have TV thank you!
My fiancee got me this MP3 player for Christmas. I had been eyeing the ipod shuffles. He did a lot of research and decided that the MP3 player would be better for me. I was completely surprised when he gave it to me. I absolutely love it! I listen to it on the treadmill when I am walking and when I am cleaning the house. Great item!
If the picture is right, then this won't work with a Tungsten E.
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.
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!
I ordered 3 binoculars Bushnell Powerview 8x21, Tasco Essentials 10x25 and Barska Blueline 3x25 opera glass. After comparing them during day and night. I decided to keep Tasco and return the other two. I think the 25 view glass make a difference for the light to get in the right way comparing with the 21. Both the Tasco and Barska are very clear without light interference. Barska is very cute and elegant. It is great for ladies who also like some fashion when going to opera. But the 3x limited its power. I wanted something that can see the bowing of violinist when go to concert and sit in the back row. Neither the Bushnell nor the Barska fold all the way. They create bridges. So they are not super compact. Barska comes with a cheap pouch looks like leather but not. Both Bushnell and Tasco come with nice fabric cases which can be attached to belt. The Tasco can be fold all the way to be super compact and not easy to break by accident as the other two have gap between the tubes. The Size is a little bigger than the other two just because it is 10x and the tubes have to be a little longer to create the power. Both my kids are loving it. We tried to look at the moon tonight. It is unbelievably clear and beautiful. Barska was still clear but small. The Bushnell just could not provide a good image and there are some polarized lights look like cross going through the moon. I am going to order more of the Tasco Essentials 10x25.
I do fine art photography with a color managed work flow. This product blows away the 2 Apple Cinema displays I've used as a tool for doing careful color work.The shadow detail is startlingly better. The illumination is absolutely even from edge to edge. The angle of view is very wide. There are no color shifts at the edges of the screen. There is a 5 year warrenty - much better than Apple's.I've used one for two years now, and the color is very stable - unlike the Cinema displays which had visibly deteriorated at the edges of the screen within two years. Both Apple displays developed yellow and magenta color shifts at the edges that eventually rendered them unusable.
should have ordered 4ohm speakers these are 8ohm and i ordered them to replace infinity speakers in dodge dakota - 2ohm system! But great speakers anyway, just not loud when damped down by ohms@!!!
Snowy video on hdtv, tried it on my projector but it couldn't seem to lock on the signal because it was too weak (would find 1080x1920@60hz, then tries to "perfect the image" at which point it starts searching thru the source list again. around and around). (video sources tried were PS3 and Directv hd-dvr) 25 feet is a long distance for hdmi, so if you're going that far, I'd recommend a higher quality cable. In general, cable quality is fairly irrelevant for pure digital like hdmi, but that's for 10 feet and under. 25 feet is pushing the limit, so I may have to break down and go monster.But hey, at this price, it was at least worth a try.
This is a fantastic product. It is so much better than having a hard-wired mouse. I love the fact that you can save battery life by placing the usb connection in the underneath part of the mouse. I am sorry I didn't buy one sooner.
These binoculars are clear as a bell! So easy to use - just point and focus! That's it! There is no zoom feature, just a 12 times closer view.The "Field of View" is 265 feet, which translated means that at a distance of 1,000 yards you can view a 265-foot width. They are comfortable to hold, lightweight and excellent for bird watching, hunting or field sporting events!To store them in the nicely padded, soft carrying case, there is no need to readjust settings. When you need them again, just take them out, remove the barrel caps and you are where you left off! These are good quality, inexpensive binoculars. I'm very happy with my purchase!
The standard monitor risers were just what we needed. We used them for 2 pc monitors and 1 tv.
Don't miss the chance to read one of the most incredible books to come along in a long time. Kirk Martin is a rare find; he writes from his soul and will touch your soul and if you look deep enough, change your outlook on life.
The free shipping seems to be getting slower, but This install went off without a hitch. 7 Ultimate 64 loaded in about 15 minutes and was ready for action within 30 of turning on a new machine, built from parts sold here. Luckily I've never had a hdd fail, as long as they were WD. Besides typing here, This machine is used for gaming and folding while idle. Never had a hiccup, installed 35 days ago. Other than security updates it's never been powered down.ssd's are great for instant access, but for gaming these last well, and are 10% of the cost, for the budget minded.
Analog Solution For a Digital Problem. If I wanted static and poor quality I would listen to Radio. Total Garbage.
Excellent speaker system, seems ideal because it imposes JBL for being an outstanding quality, good treble reproduction configurable with two levels of attenuation and crossover for bass and treble, excellent supply of all accessories as it allows three ways installing. Ideal for trucks to ride in my Toyota Prado in the back and they sound great without a substantial distortion.
THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF TV EARS --ONE FOR THE BEDROOM & ONE FOR THE LIVING ROOM ---MY HUSBAND LOVES THEM AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY IS HAPPY HAVING THE TV AT A NORMAL VOLUME ---
If you turn up the volume they make a ripping sound...otherwise at a normal volume their just "ok"
I chose this portable Ipod speaker system mainly from the reviews I read here on Amazon. I actually have an awesome JPL in my home, but wanted another, cheaper model for my office at work (which is very small). I have had the speakers for a few weeks and find them to be well worth it, and offered at a phenomenal price! Since I am not cranking up the sound, I can't respond on the quality of the sound during high volume; but it certainly delivers adequately at moderate volume. I listen to wide variety of genres of music, from classical to rock and a myriad of other various styles, and I have no complaints with ability of these speakers to deliver quality sound. I don't think a person can do better for the price!
I have had an HP 4p laser printer, black only since 1993.This cartridge is good for 6,000 copies and I recently replaced it. It fell right in and is working well again, slow printer but excellent cartridge keeps me using the old standby.
I still have to find a format it doesn't play. Value for money.
No doubt in my mind that this unit has THE best sounding audio and lots of eq features. If you like the sound of crappy mp3s then so be it, you don't need a player as good as this, but if you want to hear wav files the way they sound on a CD, powered by a great sounding amp and EQ, this is it. All you need are some good noise cancelling phones like the great Sennheiser open type, and you're good to go, coast to coast.Waiting for my batt to die - not yet, at least! If it does I will just get another put in. It's really no big deal.The interface is excellent and can be used blind once you learn the simple, simple, simple intuitive navigation system. Buttons neve scratch or dent even with my digg nails.Did I say this player has the BEST sound quality? Yes I think it does. TrueBass algorithm if u want it too!The radio works, the iRiver makes an excellent full-fi field recorder with an external mic, plus u can store all of your files, your pictures, powerpoints, and get it quick with USB. I have 30 Gb in there and it boots up in about 25 seconds, so it is a bit of a wait, but not bad.
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.
You have got to get one of these! I am a postion to afford the L glass from canon, but I am not a pro. All of the side by side reviews show equal pictures. A friend of mine explained it to me this way, if you use your lens all day every day get the L glass, if you are just looking for a picture equal to L glass then this is for you, think of the tamron as L glass in a consumer grade lens body.
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
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 good, sub mouse. Roller technology is old enough that these types of products don't distinguish themselves from each other anymore but it's a somewhat solid-feeling product with good tracking. It *is* made of plastic (as they all are) and it's hollow inside, so it's light and and feels plastic-y. There is no software included, but that's not really a problem.The description for the product is somewhat deceptive because it is NOT an optical mouse so if that's what you're looking for at this price, look elsewhere. Otherwise, it's a good buy.
I bought one of these for my new Xbox 360 that I received for the holidays and it works perfectly. It is much cheaper than the microsloft brand one and works just as well. If you want to save money and get the same value as the microsoft HDMI cable buy this one!
The headphones are everything I hoped for, noise cancelation, and quality are great, and personally love the lengthy cord, and since it came with the plug converter I can play my guitar with my headphones on and not bother my parents, lovely product at a reasonable price =^)
A nice diffuser that gives light from your flash unit a nice warm tint, lighting your subject with natural looking light.i like it.
I loved this Mp3 player!Pros: Its very compact and lightweight, its not hard to setup and get music on to, it has great sound quality, it has a lot of memory, it has easy to use controlls.Cons: It feels a little bit cheap, Its program on the computer has no drag and drop features wich can make organizing your music difficult and confusing, the headphones are uncomfortable.I really like this product I would have given it 5 stars if its program was easier to organize.
I was looking for a replacement to my old walkman. This is one fantastic product. It works great for thy gym. No problems with skipping while jogging, etc.. It is very easy to use and unbelievably cool. I use the firewire and the I-tunes software that came supplied with the player. For a first-timer in digital audio, this product makes it quite easy to rip a cd to your computer or download a song, and then put it on the I-pod (which is automatically done for you). Product design is flawless. This is my first Apple product, and I am very impressed. I've had no trouble using it with Windows XP home ed.. This product is well worth the price. If you are considering one, buy it if you can.(I was lucky enough to pick one up the first day they went on sale) You will certainly not be disappointed
QUE BUENO QUE PUDE ADQUIRIR ESTOS AUDIFONOS QUE EN VENEZUELA SON DIFICILES DE CONSEGUIR, EL PRECIO EN AMAZON ES OTRO PUNTO A FAVOR, SI NO DESEAS GASTAR MAS DINERO POR UNOS AUDIFONOS ES MUY BUENA OPCION, SI PRESENTAN UN POCO DE ESTATICA PERO NADA PARA MORIRSE. CREO QUE PUEDES CONFIAR EN ESTA MARCA Y EN EL SEVICIO DE AMAZON.
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.
Very good product that does what it is supposed to do. It allows great flexibility for reading in either the landscape or portrait mode. Very good value for cost.
We got this remote, thinking it would solve our issues with trying to work everything INCLUDING the DirecTv boxes. At first, after upgrading via the phone we got it to work ( almost 5 days after getting it) and it worked for about 1 month. Then wham.....It was a battery hog from day 1 (3 sets in that 1st month alone) then it refused to turn off the lights. It went to using 4 batteries every 1.5 weeks to 4 in 3 days. Now, even with a new set of batteries, we can't get the remote to work more than 1 hour before it goes haywire. I really, REALLY don't recommend this remote. Bad thing is that we bought one for a close friend (her's eats batteries to but only the POWER button does work anymore) and one for my Father's B-Day. Save your money for a better remote.
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)
Pros:-Superb sound quality.-Surprisingly good job of keeping out background noise.-They appear to be well made.Cons:-Headphones feel uncomfortable on the ears, especially if you wear glasses, I've owned them over a year and this has not improved.-Headphones are larger than I expected.
This was brought for as a replacement for my wife's laptop. She compaired to the old one this one is heavier. Other than that it works okay, and she is happy.
I shopped around a lot, and couldn't find a comparable camera for this price. It has full-featured Auto mode and all the manual control you'd want at the same time - a must get.
These ear buds are pretty but they dont stay snug around your ears, and the little pillows that go into your ears tend to come off.
What I like:1. Not a full size backpack, but not a tiny bag.2. I can hold my camcorder(JVC GZ-HD7) and my camera(Rebel XTi) at the same time, plus two extra lenses, small binoculars, lens hood, and all accessories that came with both the camcorder and the camera. I still have a little more room for something else like maybe an external mic for the camcorder.3. Built-in weather cover, built-in lens cleaner. When I say built-in, I mean these items are literally attached to the bag so you can't lose them.4. I love the slide design so you don't have to remove the backpack to get out your things. Just slide it around to your front side and access the side opening.5. Lots of little compartments6. Nice design and feels strong and sturdy7. Interior is very nice, well padded and protects equipment well8. Comfortable to wear.What I don't like:1. Expensive.
I am not a photography pro, but after lots of research and buying the wrong camera a few times, The G1 was recommended by friends that do photography for a living. It really is easy to use and the battery lasts as long as you need it (for me anyway). I bought a spare anyway. Haven't needed to use it yet. I've shot 60+ shots on a charge without running out of power An added flash is a necessity. The built in flash is good for only 14 feet or so.
The Sony turntable is a great product. It was wonderful to be able to hook-up the turntable to my surround sound system via RCA connector and no pre-amp needed. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to listen to all the old albums you've seen in the attic this is the way to go.
Small for Garmin 760 with acessories and inadequate for Garmin Street Pilot 7200 with acessories. I used two (2) bags for Garmin 760 with acessoeies.
My company has found a new camera! We do surveys that are photo-rich and these cameras are phenomenal! Very fast, lots of options, sharp photos- right out of the box they are very easy to use.
I opened up the radio to put the battery in and the battery cover snapped off. Then, when I used electrical tape to hold it back together it still didn't work. Yeah it was cheap but I got the same result as if I went to a website, ordered an empty box, got it in two days (free shipping because I'm prime), threw out the box, tore up a couple of twenties and threw them in the garbage.My search for a decent portable radio continues while I miss some decent local sports.Bummer.
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.
This is a great little MP3 player to use during a daily commute that's small enough to completely hide in the palm of your hand.No, it doesn't have the capacity of larger players or the clone-ish panache of the ubiquitous white iPod set but it does an honest job with ease of use and great sound (toss the ear buds that come with the unit and get a pair that sound good to you -- I use a pair of "The Bud" from Koss for great bass response).Plug the unit into your computer and it shows up as a removable drive. Fill up the drive with MP3 or WMA files (I can fit about 60-70 wma files on the unit) and you're ready to go. The player also has a handy voice recorder for those impromptu sound bytes.The 5-direction joystick is not hard to master and once your songs are loaded navigating through your music is instinctive. The display is essential to work through the menu trees when you want to adjust the player's audio or display settings.The removable AAA battery means you'll never have to run out of juice when in the middle of your commute. Just pop in that spare battery carried along for just these types of emergencies and you're back online in less than a minute.This player is not for audiophiles or for those with 30,000 song libraries, and it doesn't pretend to be, but for those who want a simple well built MP3 player with great sound quality.
The description says that you will be getting 10 keyboards when you order this. Evidently that is a typing error, since I got only one when I ordered it, which is all I really wanted.The keys have a nice feel and are easy to read.The black hand rest on the front of the keyboard comes off easily if you want to remove it, to give it the same look and feel as a regular keyboard.This is my favorite keyboard.
The photos are beautiful and the camera is easy to use, but like a previous poster, I also had rewind trouble, starting with the second roll of film ever put in this camera! I bought this camera specifically for a European vacation and 5 of 14 rolls prematurely rewinded in the middle of the roll (wasting quite a bit of film). But, if this happens to you, know that even though the symbols on the side of the film canister will indicate the roll has never been used, the photos WERE captured, so don't reuse this roll! Still bring the film to your developer and explain to them that photos ARE on the roll, and the symbol on side of the film canister is wrong. I called Kodak when I returned from my trip... the first rep wasn't very helpful, telling me I must have the camera serviced even though it was only 6 weeks old! I finally got a 'consumer advocate' who was extremely helpful! I had a new camera and lots of free film within days (they are aware of this camera's problem). I actually have the C850, but from what I can see, the C800 and the C850 are the same camera... the user's manual cover page has both style numbers on it.
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.
This is a great product.IT really helps you out. It is good way to store and protect your CDS. i give it 5 stars.
We bought one of these two years ago, for our remodeled bathroom. Worked perfectly, so when we moved into our new house in 2011, we bought another one. Again, works perfectly, very convenient, very well built.Two criticisms -- the night light is TOO BRIGHT. A dimmer on the side would be much preferred. AND, the wall anchors that come with it really suck. You'll need to buy a set of anchors to mount it correctly.That said, we're buying another for our second bathroom. It's a great unit.
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.
I LOVE my Action Jacket! This is actually my second one. The Gen2 Nano's have a sharper bottom edge so after a couple years of use, I wore a small hole through the bottom corner. It's still usable but I wanted a back-up just in case they quit making this size. I use it while biking, running, walking and just doing house and yard work. The clip makes it so versatile there's never been a time or place it didn't work for me. The totally adjustible arm band is perfect when the clip isn't appropriate. It also works when I use my Nike+ chip. Because the case won't accomodate the chip, I just clip it up-side-down in the armband and leave the velcro flap open. It's snug enough to be secure through miles of running. It's very weather resistant and keeps my Nano protected and in perfect condition both while using it and when stored in my purse. Even though the wheel is a tad bit less responsive through the plastic covering (mostly only when changing the volume) I have no problem changing songs- even while in motion. I would highly recommend this product to all active Nano junkies. Well worth the price.
I ordered this monitor as a gift for my husband and that was after him being researching for a long time for one.The monitor arrived just in time and was easy to handle to be set up in just minutes. The colors are awesome and even though my husband doesn't use his computer for watching DVD at all we check it watching one and it was unreal.As I already said was very easy to install and was a clean set up cause all the wire go in the back that you couldn't see them at all.
This is my third (and fourth) purchase of this product. One of the really nice features of this mouse is the ability to store the flash drive in the bottom of the mouse when not in use. The range is good, too. I have not had to replace any batteries yet and I have been using one of these for over a year. I use one with my desktop and one on my laptop. The two I bought this time were gifts. Both recipients are very pleased with the performance.
i was thinking about buying this cable for 2.50 so i went for it and it came earlier than it was suppose to it work just as advertise.
A very solid, high quality stylus. Durable, compact, and a very good price. I have used three other similar products and this is one of the best in terms of value and quality. If you want a compact tool, this is a great choice!
I purchased this to replace an older HP scanner that was a good performer,...but wanted to take advantage of the higher data transfer speed of a USB 2 capable computer.I'm frankly surprised by all the large number of low grades other users have given this machine. It has handled all the following scanning functions easily and with consistenly high quality output:-Scanning photos to digital files (.tiff, .jpg and other bitmap formats);-Reprinting photos directly to a photo printer;-Importing printed materials directly into MS Office documents and Adobe Acrobat documents;-Direct output of a scanned text document to a printer;-Scanning negatives to digital files for editing/printing.Minor...but not serious flaws:-Other reviewers are correct: it only does 2 35mm negatives/slides at once (but scanners with an auto feed capacity are going to cost 2x-3x as much.-Two of the 4 front panel buttons are directly related to marginally useful HP-specific functions ("HP Share-to-Web" and "HP Memories Disk"; their apparent presumption is that we don't know how to FTP or author CDs;--This model is among the loudest home scanners I've heard.-The bundled software isn't outstanding, but it's certainly functional (especially if you take some time to customize the settings).For $..., the digital and hardcopy image/text outputs are highly resolved and crisp
I looked far and wide for some sort of case for the X5, mostly to protect it. Unfortunately, accessories for MP3 players are hard to come by unless you own an iPod... This one is the best option available. It keeps the player secure and offers holes cut for almost everything. The only thing is you have to take it out of the case to plug in the subpack (to charge it or to upload music). This really isn't a big deal, it goes in and out of the case very easily.
I just bought one on sale. The color print came out in mostly green, and I found out that the red and the yellow inks were not coming out properly. I tried to clean the nozzles as per instruction. After about 10 tries, the nozzles cleared somewhat, but the print came out with many lines and spotty places. Furthermore, cleaning consumed a lot of ink! The cartridges were only about 65% full after cleaning, even though I have not had a single acceptable print since I bought the machine!!!Avoid this junk.
I bought this battery to replace the original battery that Canon supplied (battery pack NB-4L) with my PowerShot SD400. I've been using it for months now, and it works great. This is a much better value than buying a Canon-branded replacement battery. I highly recommend buying this battery instead.
I order this CD wallets along with 320 CD wallet. Both of them are well made both the exterior and interior. The soft sleeve make it so easy to insert CD/DVD without a scratch. I have bad experience with those sticky sleeve in the CD wallets that made it so hard to squeece the disc in.Now I have so much room to store my DVD collection. :-)
I bought two of these cables over a year ago and they both work great with my Xbox and Yamaha stereo. Don't waste your money of expensive cable.
From WholeSale 321, I ordered the high capacity genuine HP toner Q5942X, which has always worked best in my HP printer. What's advertised is labeled as being "by HP" which gives the appearance of being genuine and has the correct product number, Q5942X. I received what appears to be either a fake HP product or a capabitible, Q5942XC, which prices at $88 less through other vendors. Not happy. Amazon is allowing me to return the toner, but they are very unhelpful in identifying which other vendors sell genuine cartridges!! I'll turn to reliable vendors like Staples or J&R. Sorry Wholesale 321, your high rating is not deserved. Amazon, you should be ashamed of yourselves for allowing this chicanery to persist. Very discouraging for a Prime customer.
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.
Good tool to hold GPS unit to the dashboard or the windshield, it fulfilled its purpose.
Works great on all computers I have tried. Fast recognition and no problems with trandsfer at a great price.
Well this was a good mp3 player. I say was because while it works good it is a very fragile piece of work. the screen on it broke right on the 2nd day i had it. It was durable and kept working thereafter until i dropped it and it smashed. So if you want a good and very durable mp3. keep looking, the screen is of some kind of mirror like glass.Only good for people that care of stuff.
This product was awesome and very useful for my wife's photography business and helped to protect her very expensive lens. It has not had any problems fitting the 24-100 canon lens and no problems with glare or picture quality
Wonderful! works great with my hearing loss. One ear hears better than the other. With these I can adjust each ear separately so I can hear better. My husband has no hearing loss but thinks that they are very nice.
I live on a college campus and have on average three different buildings to go to in a day. I specifically got this to cart around my MacBook Pro 15" and it works perfectly. It has enough room to hide a body in and very solidly built. As long as you're not throwing the thing against the wall, you're MBP will be safe and sound.
I love it, but it does take some time to learn how to manually focus. I'm still not good at it, but plan on getting better. It's inexpensive and worth playing around with.
I purchased this camera for my daughter who is in college for Christmas. She LOVES it. The large view screen on the back is more awesome than she expected. No second quessing at what the photo will look like. She searched for just the right memory card and found a 1 gig SD card and she can now store many, many photos. The only drawback that she noticed was that the night time pictures seemed to come out slightly blurry, like as if the shutter speed may be not set "just right" for the time it is taking for the night shots. She said she would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.
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 purchased this camera as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend, and it is definetly worth the money I spent on it. Its a nice dependable camera, though I wouldn't suggest it for any professional photographers. Its great for general picture taking. Jermaine WilliamsChicago, Illinois
Great sound, extra long cord (3 meters, partly coiled. Excellent isolation and reasonably comfortable for this type of headphones.
When I retired my old but still working computer, I thought it would be handy to have it on the home network as a backup. I have absolutely no experience with converting a computer to a wireless networked machine, but I figured that these days, things like that would probably be pretty much plug & play. I read the reviews and ordered this unit. I'm happy to say that I installed it today (easy), turned on the computer and loaded the software drivers (easy) and signed on to the network (easier). The instruction book is not totally forthcoming and detailed as to the steps required, but it's close enough to intuitively proceed. It would be nice for it to explain in more or less layman's terms some of the steps and choices (Ad Hoc vs. ?). Like I said, I'm not experienced in these things but apparently made the correct choices and the card with its cute little antenna works just fine and I now have my wireless backup computer for little cost and no aggravation with the installation. In all...highly recommended.
The pop I can live with thought it would be nice to have a product that didn't pop when adjusting the volume. The hissing that it adds to the signal is unforgiveable. Hook this to an amplified speaker system and you wonder why you bought it.
Quiet Mode - Doesn't just reduce noise. Will also slow the printer's operation a bit. Why would you want to do this, you may ask? I ran in draft mode and the printer was so fast it sucked the paper from the paper tray at an impressive speed ... so fast that it can feed the paper slightly askew and almost throw it across the room on eject. In &quot;standard mode&quot; plain paper printing can be so fast the ink hasn't completely dried. So ... it can sometimes be a good thing to slow this creature down a bit and Quiet Mode is the way to do it. I run that way all the time and life is good.Ink Cartridges have no &quot;stale date&quot; - Don't make yourself crazy trying to read the dotted characters at the package bottom to read a date into it. They're lot numbers, not encoded dates. Unlike all HP cartridges and most Epson cartridges, Canon just doesn't date its ink. It &quot;seems&quot; that ink cartridges without self contained print heads have very long shelf lives since there are no internal jets to clog as the sealed cartridge ages. I will believe the Canon rep on this one since it makes sense, although I'm always more comfortable knowing the age of the ink. Like many of you I want a reserve of ink &quot;at the ready&quot; so I just buy from a retailer that always has a fresh supply like Best Buy, Staples, OfficeMax and probably Amazon.The Nozzle Game - Don't let the salesman sell you a more expensive Canon (I860, I960) because it &quot;has more nozzles&quot;. More nozzles doesn't mean anything in terms of printer resolution or precision. Each cartridge has a certain number of nozzles, no matter what printer it's used on. I believe Black has 320 and color 512 except yellow which has 256. The I560 holds 4 cartridges and if you do the math has 320+512+512+256=1600 nozzles. The I860 has an extra 256 nozzles but that's only because is can hold a 5th cartridge (black with 256 nozzles). Ditto with I960 which holds 6 cartridges at 512 nozzles each for a whopping 3000+ nozzles. So, consider the advantages of having more cartridges and the essence of these cartidges but don't be led to think that high nozzle counts means it prints better.Warrantees and Print Heads - Just be aware that unlike HP printers the Canon I-Series has one installable print head which will likely determine the useful life of the printer. Since the cartridges do not have print heads they are less expensive, but they do not contribute to the useful life of the printer. I do know that the apparently simple and little print head is claimed by Canon to have a lot of electronics in it and is the most expensive component of the printer. So ... when it goes, the printer goes (costs around $70-$80). Canon expects their print heads to last 1-3 years, maybe more, and their $50 extended warranty covers it. I was tempted to buy the $30 extended warranty from Best Buy but was told the print head is a &quot;consumable&quot; and won't be replaced. So ... Buyer Beware on warrantees and expect to surrender your beloved Canon when the print head goes.Enjoy your Canon and treat yourself to a new one every couple years or so. I'm very happy with my I560 and Canon support for this and my LiDE50 Scanner has been solid. (I pay for the phone call and in return they offer me courtesy, knowledge and they even speak English.)-- Sam
I bought these a few months ago and they have held up well. The sound is amazing for how cheap they are, definitely the best pair of headphones I've tried for under $75.I like the way the headphones look, but the way they sit on my ears pushes out the top of my ears, making me look kinda goofy. Also the way they rest on my ears they're never in the optimal position to get the most out of the speakers, but its not uncomfortable.I highly recommend these if you are looking for cheap headphones.
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.
couldn't find this product in UK, so it wasn't simply a case of trying to save a buck. however, the delivery company ensured that i had to pay around 50 in import duties. this was a bit annoying for a 20 item.the item is OK.
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).
Comes complete, good layout, somewhat more difficult compared to others to work with hard drives as there isn't a simple lever to release to gain access like other cases. But, it is quiet for sure, I am running at the medium settings for all fans, keeps my system cool. Not overclocking, but have a full system: 3 internal hardrives, 2 external hardrives, ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe, 2G ram, 2 DVD burners, ATI 1900 XTX, AMD 4400, etc. and I can finally close my case! Normally needed to leave it open to help keep it cool. For me this is a sweet case, looks cool too.
It is not working at all. They sent me another one, but this one did not work.
DVD PLAYER WAS UNABLE TO READ ANY TYPE OF DISC I PLACED IN THE CAROUSEL. I GUESS THE OPTICAL READER IS DEFECTIVE. I LEARNED A LESSON. I WAS TOO CHEAP TO BUY A SONY. THEY ALWAYS WORK. NOW I HAVE TO GO THROUGH ALL KINDS OF HASSLES TO RETURN THE SAMSUNG.
The company makes it seem like they have the stuff and then they dont..charge your card for the product that they dont even have... watch out for this total b.s.
I have a 23 year old car that I love the look of the original factory stereo. However, I wanted to listen to my ipod. I bought this item with low expectations of sound quality but I thought "What the heck, $8!". To my surprise this sounded GREAT in the old car stereo and has very, very little distortion. This is a GOOD BUY if you dont want to upgrade your car stereo to an ipod/mp3 player plug in. I'm happy!
I purchased these for my daughter's boyfriend in England as a Christmas gift. When I went to ship them to England (I couldn't figure out how to do that from the mfg.) I learned it would cost more to ship them than the headphones cost! I found a source on the other side of the ocean and ended up waiting until after the holiday to return them. They were so very gracious about accepting my return.I never tried them, so I don't know about the quality of the product, but I would purchase again from these folks any time!!
This is a great case to purchase. My husband loved it and this is the second one that we bought. I'm sure he will want to buy another one in the near future.
First time buyer of an international power convertor. I visited Amman Jordan in early spring of 2011, where they use multiple types of sockets and this little guy worked well for all of them. Not sure if there is a better unit out there, but this one seemed to do the trick!
As other reviewers have pointed out, Apple seems to have solved the "pink issue". I have been using this display for over a month now, with no issues. No dead pixels either.I bought this display for use with my Mac mini. I started with a Mac hooked to my PC monitor/keyboard/mouse. I've always been a fan of using dual monitors on my PC's, but had no way to do this with a Mac mini. So I decided to get the largest single monitor that I could.The 23" cinema works just as well as dual monitor for me. The extra wide display allows me to place applications side-by-side and not have to be flipping through windows. The display is very clear. It does produce more heat than I expected, but it is by no means "hot to the touch".The extra USB and Firewire ports are nice. But I wish Apple could have put more than 2 USB ports on it. They certainly had the space.
I've had mine for about 3 weeks now. Bought it thru Amazon (6ave)with no tax and free shipping for $844.00. Shipping arrived about 3 days earlier than expected, with good C.Svc. from 6ave.I researched this for at least 6 weeks,waiting for the price to drop, etc. Finally popped for it. This is a great set, great sound, picture, etc. It seems to be everything the other reviewers laud, and everything Consumer Reports claims. You needn't check for other TV's, just shop this one for price.The '700' model has better sound, faster refresh and enhanced movie thang that the '70' doesn't. If you can find the '700' for around $100 more than the '70', go for it.I think if you make the choice to buy this one, you will be satisfied with your decision...no mistakes here.I'm Old School: TV's should cost about $80 new! Spending this much on a TV almost sends me into shock...but if any TV is worth $800, this one would be it. CR reports that this model has great picture, sound, reliability and customer satisfaction. I agree.32" also is a great apartment size, doesn't overwhelm the room, but still is large enough to really enjoy.
Unless you have a signal booster, don't buy this product. I gave it a try with some low-end cables and it never had a solid signal. You might be alright with higher-end cables, but mine were 1.5ft each. No-go.
I bought this radio/cd for my wife to enjoy in the kitchen. It has proven a hit. Truly fine sound quality for its size and profile. ... its small profile and superior sound made this well worth the added price. Installation was fairly easy.I actually purchased the "stock" sony model as opposed to the "Liv" version ... It is silver and looks a bit less "hip".
I spent three months in the UK, France, and Hungary and used this constantly to power my laptop and occasionally other items I had brought from the US. It worked great and was extremely convenient. You don't have to worry about using the various plugs that other adapters have as separate pieces. It's all contained and a reasonable size. Highly recommended.
It is right angle both ends!! and one of then brokes whe I tried to disconnect! Wasted money and time!
I'm a novice in studio photography and no way will I have an idea how this clamp would work based on the picture alone. This is one hell of a clamp. This is one clamp that is indeed well made, well conceptualized and well thought of. Highly recommended. I decided to get it based on a 5 stars rating on this site so I feel obliged to give my thanks to all of you who contributed in one way or another to helping others decide before buying an item! I give this clamp 6 stars!!! If you are still undecided about this clamp, I suggest to just go ahead and buy it...it's cheap and again very well made. I am very happy! Even with amazon's excellent return policy, this is one item I am sure you will certainly keep!
Got this laptop a week ago and I just love it. Being a computer nut, and a computer programmer, I had to pick a machine that would work well with my tasks. So far this one is handling the processor-intensive tasks I need very well. After realizing that I had been working on my old Pentium III 900MHz 512MB desktop for more than three years and still not feeling the urgent need to upgrade that one, I concluded that I'll probably use this laptop as a full replacement for my old warrior and not need to upgrade laptops in a long time.The main factor when I decided for the Toshiba after comparing different brands was the reliability and reputation of this brand. Seriously, everytime I take some equipment (TVs VCRs, etc) for service at the retail store I notice the high number of HP and Sony Vaio laptops piling up the shelves. After Compaq merger with HP, and seeing their models similiarities, I'm now scared of Compaqs too. I took Dell out of the contest because of a personal bad experience with tech support and bad drivers I got in the past. All this, combined with the great price and package made it almos a no-brainer for me.One thing that would make this one even better would be a multi-card-format reader instead of the SD-only reader. But I can live without that with my USB flash drive.
The cradle is a nice addition to my palm tx. It holds it in an easy to read and use position and is easy to hot sync. Even in I am using the wireless keyboard I have the palm in the sync. I love it.
I surprised two friends on Xbox Live with this, made there day :-)I paid right away and got the codes right away. Perfect no delay!THANK YOU!
I don't know what problems others are having with their radio-CD player but mine works great. I specifically asked for one of these at Christmas to use in the office, where I listen to classical music on streaming audio from my local NPR station.The radio sounds as good as the signal I got from streaming audio and the CD player worked fine this morning when I played a new version of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 at work. It has plenty of volume for an office product and holds the FM signal from my radio station much better than past radios I tried to use in the office.In addition, I'm happy to say the players plays all my homemade CDs even though the instructions specifically state that it will only play CDs that have the CD label impressed on them.All told, I report much happiness with my machine, at least in the first few weeks I've used it. The radio is terrific and the CD players works fine.
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.
My daughter bought an IPod at the same time I purchaced my MP3, spent twice as much, and the IPod does not work with the easy of the Mac Vision.
I don't know all the inner workings of these wires, but I do know that my systems now work on my HDTV, the picture quality is better than before, and it doesn't get too much cheaper than this.
I ordered these compatible toner cartridges because they were far less cost than OEM. The first one is light along one edge sometimes. The other one jams the paper and will not work at all. I am going to pursue this with the vendor if I can figure out how to do it.
I had a Soundfeeder and I threw it away and bought an irock. The irock works much better and is much better looking. The frequency dial on the Soundfeeder didn't lock on to a frequency on my radio and kept drifting all the time. I had to manually adjust it every 15 minutes or so. Not worth it if you have to fiddle with it all the time. I'm thinking about the iTrip from Griffin Technologies as my next purchase.
No matter what we did these cartridges were not recognized by the printer. These (I bought two) are going back to Amazon and I'm off to Office Depot for quality replacements.
Very easy to use..Plug and play. Was really impressed.Will have to see for some more time though. But liked it at the first sight.
I've owned this cable for about two months now and from day one it looked and continues to function just like the OEM cable that Apple shipped with my iPod Touch 5 G. No problems charging or syncing. For about $7.00 less than the 'real' Apple cord this is a great value that I highly recommend and will probably purchase more of in the future.
Like other people have mentioned, it is a little soft wide open. It is fantastic otherwise though, I haven't had any issues with it.
I have owned my Canon SD 110 for a little over a year. I immediately bought a 1GB memory card and 2 extra battery packs and took it to Europe. I keep the camera set to maximum resolution and the memory card will let me take over 600 pictures and many 3 minute long movies. I had been a die-hard traditional 35 mm camera user so that I had the ability to manually focus, but I have never looked back since buying this camera.I use it with iPhoto on my iMac and I put together great slide shows to music to show other people. The photos look great on the computer. I don't print often, but when I do, the photos look great too.The only complaint I have is the silver finish started coming off right away. I got such a great price on the camera, that it doesn't matter that much to me. I also got a cute little Coach case with it and keep it in it pretty much all the time.
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.
I was tired of recording on VCR. Then I tried the TIVO and it's the best thing I ever did. I should have paid a little extra for the 80 hour TIVO. But, I did not. If you want to record at BEST Q.; it only records 24 hours. I just hope I can trade mine in someday. Besides that Is the best thing sense the VCR. And, I will never go back. If you record a lot get at least the 80 Hour TIVO. I should have!
This product did not fit properly in my 2003 tacoma, even after heavy filing. Instead I purchased a scosche, and it fit perfectly.
2 cartridges color #78: one prints only in black, the other one in black and yellow!. Even the cartridge that was supposed to have been replaced has more color left in it.Rating actually is 0 stars
This hard drive is fat and reliable. If you can get this hard drive for less than a hundred, then its a steal,. Worth every penny! And if you have money to spend, go for the New VelociRaptor!
There are a lot of good reviews on this HDMI cable. What really convinced me (No, not the sales person at the electronics store) is that both CNET and Consumer Reports use "$10.00" HDMI cables in their testing. CNET has tried all the more expensive HDMI cables and has found no discernable difference between them and the $10.00 cables. So...you can get the same for $10.00 as you can for $85.00 and up. You can pay more; or, you can keep the money. Not sure yet? Here is the link to the CNET review of HDMI cables:[...]What a great value!
Perfect size bag for our Canon T1i digital SLR. Love the all weather cover that comes out of its own pocket. Just enough storage, but not too much to make it bulky.
I bought this unit for a child's room. Having both DVD's and VHS's this is the perfect solution. It is very easy to use and set-up. I don't use the remote much because we just pop in a DVD or tape and enjoy, which makes it easy for the kids to do themselves. I did not give this a 5-star because you are suppose to be able to record DVD's over to the VCR. I thought this would be really handy because I have a VCR in my vehicle and it would have been nice to record the DVD's over to VHS for that reason. Everything is copyright protected so that is not possible. So the &quot;copy&quot; button is pretty much worthless. This isn't Zenith's fault, but it shouldn't be considered a selling feature either. I'm not using this unit for anything special, but if you're looking for a combo player that's easy to use, this is it.
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.
Exactly as described and no matter if you pay $100 or $6, the signal is still digital and the same quality - no matter what. Don't fall into the trap of buying cables that have a 100,000% price markup!!This does the job perfectly and without any picture or sound degredation whatsoever.My only suggestion, buy the length needed not necessarily what you want... They're cheap enough!!!
For what I paid for this gem, the very best iPad2 accessory I've purchased! A wonderful stand for viewing movies & TV programs in landscape, and absolutely essential for FaceTime calls in portrait!
I needed a small system because of limited space, but I wanted good quality. I found it and more with this JVC system. The fact that I can hook it directly to my computer to play downloaded music was a plus that I was not even thinking about when it was purchased.I have been very impressed with the quality of sound produced from such a small system. The wood cone speakers have a classic look to them and blend in very well on a bookshelf.
Love it! Bright high resolution screen. Limited internal memory, but accepts CF and SD memory cards which extends the capacity to which ever size card you have. Love the internal battery. Allows us to take it off the shelf and show family photos on the couch. Some reviewers have complained about the user interface, but works good for me. When pressing buttons, little icons appear on the screen so you know which button to press without having to look on the back. The features I find most useful include brightness adjustment (I turned mine down one-level so it didn't stand-out so much ... the screen really is bright), adjustable slide-show mode timing (adjusted mine to every 10-15 seconds), and auto-power-off and power-on (Turns OFF at 10pm, ON at 7:30 AM every day ... fully adjustable of course ... these are just the settings I chose).Highly recommended product!!!
This product is fantastic! The programming is simple. Go to their website, fill in a few items to describe your components, and let the system set up the remote. I have a home theatre setup so I need the remote to control my TV, receiver, satellite box, DVD player. laser disc (yes, someone still has one of those), and VCR. The remote controls everything. Press a button and watch whatever you selected. It couldn't be easier.
I just bought the ifi speaker system from klipsch and I gotta say it has any other ipod speaker I've seen beat hands down. From the heavy, solid quality of the sub and sattelite speakers to the clear, signature Klipsch sound this is a serious system not a plastic tabletop setup. I don't have a problem with the small remote but I found the hex nut allen wrench adjustment difficult to handle. I do appreciate the fail-safe it offers, as you certainly don't want anything to happen to these puppies. A small price to pay for the awesome sound it delivers. Everyone walks into the room and says, "wow! what's that?'
I bought this product recently, hoping that the positive reviews here were reflecting something closer to the negative reviews here. Well, if I could select a rating of 0 instead of 1, I would. As others have pointed out, these are almost worthless for listening to anything. I was hoping merely for usefulness when listening to book on tape usign my iRiver H10. But, even when cranking the volume to the absolute max on the iRiver, this product produces the lowest possible useful volume. Yes, if you were in a quiet room, you would be fine for this type of use. But, as another noted (and as I tried), it's totally useless to hear such a thing as a book on tape when in a car or bathroom. Basically, this might be useful for listening to something in a silent room or a libary. I cannot fathom what the need for a battery in the unit could be. I have non powered computer system speakers that put out a lot more sound than these are. Presumably the battery these take is used for some amplifier circuit, but if so, amplifier would be a very generous term for what the circuit does.I believe these are mostly worthless for almost any use most people would have, unless they truly only plan to use them in an extremely quiet environment. They are just poorly conceived and executed.
This Tripod is everything my wife wanted and more! It's lightweight and yet constructed durably, easy slide out legs and after the first few uses you pick up on what adjusts what. Not too complicated and great buy! Would recommend to anyone.
These remotes looked so great I bought 2 of them. The one in the family room was dead (black screen) within 2 months. I didn't do anything odd with the remote and didn't even use it very often. The one in my bedroom lasted 3 months and died with the same black screen. Again, nothing weird - just normal use.One would think a $250 remote control would last a little longer.
To my ears, no louder than my PAL, but considerable advantages to being able to seperate the speakers. Remote good also.
I got my HipZip a month ago, and I love it. The reasons:1) First &amp; foremost, the PocketZip disc concept is a quantum leap forward for the MP3 market. I would have been very unlikely to buy any MP3 player if I had to shell out [$] for each new memory card. These guys cost [$] apiece. 2) Transfers from computer to player are a breeze; on my Mac it's just drag-and-drop, and it takes about 5 seconds per song. 3) Despite the fact that it has moving parts, it is completely skip-proof. The number one reason I bought this player is for workouts. I leave it on my hip while I run, and it never misses a beat.I've tried shaking it hard while it's loading, and I still can't get it to skip. 4) Iomega thought of all the little things: nice case (you never have to take it out!), belt clip, slick-looking design, one-handed controls, nice display screen, equalizer options, lock switch to prevent accidental button-pushing, rechargable battery, auto-off feature. 5) If that's not enough, it even acts as a little PocketZip drive! Store word processor or spreadsheet files or anything else you want, even on the same disc with a bunch of songs. Good for transfering files between work &amp; home. 6) Sound quality is extremely good (with good headphones).Only complaint is that I wish the discs held a little more. However, I've found that if you rip your CDs at 96K (considered &quot;near-CD-quality&quot;, but to my ears, the difference from 128K is very slight) you can get about 53 minutes of music on a disc -- enough for most albums (especially if you cut out the inevitable couple of bad songs). As to size, this is one of the larger player on the market, but hey, it still weighs less than 6 ounces -- not a problem even for exercising. It's still about 30% smaller than my tape Walkman.In the end, which player you buy should depend on what you're going to do with it &amp; how you use it. For me, it was vital to be able to change music rapidly; with the HipZip, I just pull out a new disc every time I go to the gym, and I have fresh tunes! For most uses, this thing should take over the MP3 market.
This product will do the job, holding DVD's of our school's musicals, but it was flimsy and less well made then I was expecting.
The 280 filament Sonicwave Glass Toslink has twice the bandwidth that common molded plastic fiber Toslink conductor cables have which allows it to pass 2X higher harmonics of the 3.3 MHz Digital IR Optical fundamental which constitutes a better waveform and in turn yields audibly higher sound quality.
If you're like me you have all kinds of USB devices that you have to keep plugging and unplugging to use. No more. This has 8 ports so you can leave all your cords attached and use everything as you need it. I have plugged in right now an external hard drive, photo printer, wireless keyboard and mouse, USB turntable,MP3 player and camera and still have 2 slots left. Also has cool green lights to let you know its on and powered. Does need AC power to run. No problem running multiple devices off it at the same time and a great value for the money. Just plug it into a USB 2.0 port on your PC.
I guess you get what you pay for. I followed the instructions to the letter it said air bubbles are from pieces of lint and dust and to use scotch tape to take them off when applying, you know how hard it is to keep lint and dust particles off it they are everywhere I finally gave up in frustration.
I love my grado sr80is. I decided to step it up and experience audio of the next level. All the reviewers said the headphones had more bass, soundstage, and everything was clearer, so I jumped on the opportunity. The audio is crisp and clear, and the soundstage allows you to isolate every instrument and hear every note. They are technically great and the comfort factor isn't much of an issue for me. If the ear cup starts to hurt, I just switch out with the soft pads and everything's fine.Now the issues with it.The treble is quite high compared to the other levels. Sometimes the treble pierces your ears and you have to listen to the song at a safer level. Which isn't as fun.The bass is great when it's one of the primary instruments, but in genres like metal, it disappears when other instruments start going hard. This wasn't an issue with the 80is, but it is for the 225is for some reason.Sometimes it feels like the bass has no kick, no soul. I feel like these are great with a lot of music, but certainly can't handle them all as well as the 80is did.80is- better use of bass overall- funner sounding- more kick- better low-end225is- better soundstage- clearer notes- more detailed bassI think these work well with anything that isn't1. Heavy Metal (My favorite genre :( )2. Hip hop3. Rap4. Dubstep5. Technoand anything else that relies on bass beats.80s rock and classical music sounds absolutely fantastic on these.
I received this product in the mail today and was kinda skeptical of its performance because of the price. Plugged it into my PS3 and my HD T.V. and the picture is actually amazing. The picture is crisp and bright. I'm so glad I bought this product and hope that other people try it before buying an expensive alternative.
Bottom line: Why pay more? Low priced HDMI cables have been proven to perform the same as high priced ones, particularly shorter cables. Mine work great with my home theater.
Worked right away (except for a problem with the cable company. No problems since it was installed.
I installed this product and tried several A/C outlets,but the phone always produced backgound hiss and static.Within a week it quit working and I could not get the transmitter light to come on after that so returned the unit for a refund. I got a different brand that does not have the background noise. I hope it lasts.
I love this. I use it to clean the screen of my I-pad and my eye glasses. How wonderful to have really clean glasses.
I do a cabaret show and unfortunately can not use a pianist, so I use tracks. I have a nice sound system, but have such an odd space that I can not control the sound of the tracks that come out of my iPod and/or iPad. So I bought the product for the iPod and it worked so well I bought a second for my iPad so I wouldn't have to unplug for a different song if it happened to be on the other device.
although not the heaviest gage hdmi cable it is certainly acceptable in the 6 and 12 ft. lengths i ordered. oh yeah, the 12 ft. cable for some reason turns into a 10 ft cable in the order form but they do actually ship a 12 footer. also don't be fooled by expensive $120 monster cables. unless exceding 25 ft, digital signals are not improved by heavier gage wires. save your money and buy a dvd recorder or something.
The sound quality is very crisp, the pads are very comfortable (can wear them for long periods).Since the bass is a bit too boosted on these, I still prefer my Audio Technica ATHM40fs for monitoring needs.
I use it in my GPS, and it can save all maps in the United States.
I've only had the product a short time and purchased it to install in my guest bathroom. I had a guest visiting from England for three weeks and she loved it! She said it was better than most she has encountered in 1st class hotels. I'm surprised how quiet it is.
I own many APC UPSes, from the relatively high end (i.e., like this one) to the relatively 'normal' levels. All seem incredibly well built. Before buying a UPS understand why APC has these various offerings, and try to understand which you might need. I wouldn't want my more critical servers ideally on anything below the Smart UPS series (they tend to have a pure sine wave output, along with a much more tightly regulated output). The Backup Pro series is a minor step down from the Smart UPS, in that it sacrifices pure sine wave output. The Backup series (non-pro) still has a very nicely regulated output, but is not quite as tightly controlled as the Pro series (nor of course does it have pure sine wave output).APC sells serious stuff, at all levels, for very real reasons.
This release is the best buy for your money. Just because you paid a lot for your camera, doesn't mean you should pay a lot for a shutter release.
If you have trouble - like I do with the "fine print" I highly suggest you purchase this Big Eye!
Although the Elan II/IIe camera is wonderfully ergonomically designed, the BP-50 improves this aspect even more, particularly for vertical shots, but even for horizontal ones as well. The shutter release on the vertical grip is convenient, and the user still has access to the thumb wheel on the back. Unfortunately, there is no redundant main dial on the shutter release on the grip. Also, when you have CF-4 set to 1 (autofocus on the AE lock button) then it's nearly impossible to use autofocus in the vertical position (unless you have a really long thumb!). Another advantage of the grip, though, is the ability to use AA batteries with the camera. You probably could pay for the grip over time with the savings of using AAs over buying the 2CR5 batteries. And AAs are a lot more readily available than 2CR5s, should you need batteries in a bind. In summary, if most of the pictures you take are hand-held, such as sports and candid portraiture, then the BP-50 is definitely worthwhile.
just got a cisco aironet 350 PCI card for my server which runs linux. i didnt need to install drivers because since kernel 2.6 the drivers have been included and the neat thing is this card pruportedly from the Cisco page on it works with even kernel 2.2. It is outdated and slow compaired to the N wireless cards of today but if you dont need the fastest connection but have a need for something that works out of the box and is reliable this is your card!
It has been in the center of my Home Theater setup for months almost years and it hasn't failed me.
Canon PSC-75 Deluxe Soft Case for S5 IS, S3 IS, S2 IS, S1 IS & G6 Digital CamerasI love this case. It fits the camera perfectly and is so small and easy to carry.
Unlike regular tote bags or backpacks, the sling bag swing forward and rest snugly on my chest acting as kind of a tray table for changing lenses. Not needing to hold the group up as I grab accessories or change lenses is the real value for this bag.
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
This bag has all the features that a traveling professional would need. Not only is it lightweight and constructed from a durable material, but the handles and straps make for a comfortable carry on the go. There are 3 main pockets, the very front is for carrying small items and has an insulated liner for drinks. Only smaller drinks would fit here. The middle pocket can be used for just about anything, and the main pocket is constructed perfectly for a 17" or smaller laptop. The only drawback with this item is it seems to be constructed only for work purposes. I have been using the bag to carry my soccer equipment and I find myself struggling to fit everything inside. Very nice item!
This is one of the best things I've ever bought! I'm not sure why it's in the toy section on amazon.com, it's not a toy. This is something that could be ruined very easy if not taken care of! It's something that shouldn't just be given to some kid for his birthday, unless he's going to be careful with it. I've never had night vision before, so this is my first time with something this cool. I would recomend everyone getting one!
Very satisfied with the product! Did not believe the price at first and was expecting a used item but it turned out it was new and works great!Delivery kind of long though...
My wife and I used Nikon SLR cameras since 1973 EL, F1, F2 and was always pleased using these tools. We even did some exhibitions of our work. Digital consumer cameras like the Coolpix are still not up to their originals. But you have also to note that doing all the work in the darkroom is time consuming and difficult. Getting pictures from the lab is either disappointing or very expensive and you lose control over the process. Using the Collpix 950 and some Epson printer (eg. Stylus 900) is a very good compromize. Be aware that the display is nearly of no use at sun lite conditions and dealing with contrast is difficult as ever. But otherwise it is fun using the Coolpix 950 and some pictures are really good. Resolution is indead very good. For the not overly ambitious (but still quality oriented) enthusiast this camera is a very good choice although there will be some better one in 6 months. But don't wait too long as you lose the pictures you could have made then.
This product works great but the battery compartment won't stay on mine and since it is spring loaded, I can't even get some tape to hold it on. I didn't want the huge of hassle of sending it back so I just deal with it.
Product works great this is my second set and I ordered so that I could have one for travel.I rely on my I pad for work so I have to have something that works!
Below average quality product. I am a professional photographer. Onscreen color and contrast are very important in preparing images for print or web applications. Consistancy between monitors is also important.I purchased two of these items in the hopes of having matching systems in our office. No way -- not only did they not come close to matching each other, but as stand alones they were very bad. I returned them both, and a third ordered from a local source.OK for a JR High kid, not good enough for anybody that works with color in detail.
I love my pink iPod mini! =) It's easy to use and very aesthetically pleasing.
I purchased this cable on November 12th, 2010. 3 days ago (April 10th, 2011) it started shorting out. It hasn't been moved since purchase. It is attached firmly to my DVR and my receiver. I tested my DVR with a separate digital optical cable and it worked fine. I then tested my blu-ray player with this digital optical cable and, as with my DVR, the sound went in and out. The problem is definitely the cable.Prior to April 10th, I would have given this cable a 5 out of 5. It sounds great when it's working and it's sold at a great price. But even at this low price, a cable should last more than 5 months. Maybe I just ended up getting a dud. Either way, it worked for 5 months and then it didn't, and that's disappointing.
Took to avoid charges from comcast. Comcast has recently increased the monthly rental charges on modem and it is better to buy for self rather than renting.It is ok if you don't want to use wireless router.
I bought this after my NEC monitor which I had for about 10 years finally burned out. I thought this would provide an alright replacement but not an upgrade. I did not realize how good my NEC monitor was compared to this, even though I compared them on-line before making my purchase. I saw this monitor got decent ratings from the sites I visited, I thought it would at least last a few years... Instead it didn't even last 3 months from my 9/12/08 purchase. I found something about a 3 month no hassle return policy which I hope I am able to take advantage of. I guess with this model it is common for them to die before then to have such an offer?I mention the mirror part since there is a reflection of yourself when you gaze into the screen and the background. If you shut the lights off it isn't that bad for the most part though... Yet if you are a person who is very bothered by glare or seeing yourself in the screen then you might want to avoid this model. Before the monitor broke it was about average if you can get past the glare issues, the colors are descent but were not as vibrant as my older NEC model. I did like that it was rated to use less power than my old monitor which I thought would be a benefit in the long run. What upsets me is I did not even use the monitor that much and saw it break. The screen basically flashed, then my colors were messed up, everything became very dark. Now the colors all display as if in a negative warp zone for Super Mario Brothers or some older 80's video games when you reach the screen that runs out of memory. I hope other products made by this company are of a higher quality, perhaps I just got a dud, if the monitor lasted a few years I'd say it would be worth about a 3 star rating. I think 2 stars is more than a fair rating for the quality and longevity of this product.I hope I have better luck with the Samsung SyncMaster 2253LW that I have on my XP machine. I hope anybody who might purchase this product has better luck than myself. The controls on the monitor itself were alright but it never seemed to adjust or display properly in my view.
ok so a guy at work mentioned how cheap hdmi cables were on amazon. I looked when i got home and couldnt believe the price. I figured id order one since it was only like 1.52 or something crazy low like that. Item came in quick and when i connected it to my xbox 360 to my flatscreen, i was AMAZED! quality was better than the OEM xbox cable and i saw no problems with connection or anythinganyone whos a gamer MUST invest in one of these, 5 stars
I was bummed when I opened the box and what they sent me was different than what was pictured. One reason for choosing this item was its looks and I get a different product, but all the numbers matched so I kept it. There weren't any manuals other than a xerox copy of its tech. specs, not very professional. Its works fine, doesn't make too much noise and doesn't get too hot. If I was the picky type, I would be disappointed, but i just needed extra storage...
I just recently bought this camera and I think so far it's great. The quality of video is excellent, and the special effects are cool. I do wish though that it would have come with an i-link cable or an s-video cable. Also it doesn't come with a flash. I highly recommend this camcorder. Oh it doesn't take bad still pictures like other people are saying. Not the best but good enough.
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.
Got my Cruzer Micro yesterday. It looks good. Very solid feel and look (because of its metal casing). To me, transfer rate is not as bad as some other users reviewed. I tried to transfer a 291-Mb folder (of about 30 jpeg files) to the drive and it took 1 min 10 sec. It took 10 sec to delete the folder from the drive. A 13-Mb folder (of 130 small files) took about 20 sec to transfer and several sec to delete. This is surely fast enough for me for everyday usage. You must be a fairly impatient person to say this is slow. Unless different types of file are transfered at different rates? (i.e. MP3 files may be transfered at slower rate, as some users reviewed?). In general, I like it. The (small) cap fits pretty good, and I think I won't loose it if it keeps fitting this tight (I hook it to my key chain). Could be better if the cap were designed to snap in.
Love this dock station for my ipod. I listen all day at work. The sound is fantastic for such a compact player. I recommend it highly.
Around 2003 I purchased a "Terk VR-1" volume regulator. This unit used slick DSP technology and worked well.I recently purchased five "Terk VR-1" units from Amazon.com for myslef and friends and received units with the same make and model number in an Audiovox cardboard box. A friend told me these were not the same, so I opened the new unit to discover that no original Terk DSP circuitry was used in the Audiovox-but Terk labeled-unit, but rather inexpensive and poorly operating analog circuitry is used now. To me this is misleading to downright illegal to use not only the same Terk name, but the same model number for a product that operates in an entirely different, much simpler (and in my opinion worse) principle.While this may control volume, it is not nearly as good as the original DSP based "Terk VR-1" from years ago. The name and model number is misleading-kinda like asking for a hamburger and getting a hot-dog.DanNatick, MA
We chose to buy from Amazon instead of Newegg. The methods of storing/handling and packaging these raw, OEM drives causes a lot of DOA units.Newegg (as of 8 months ago from this posting) still has problems with DOA units. I think Newegg may stack these and stress surface mount components, etc. No such problems with the amazon.com drives so we buy 100% of our drives from Amazon.Pros- Quiet- Bulletproof (the AAKS) We have 20+ (now 30+) of these in Dell T3400 Precision workstations and put 3 in each machine.NOTE: We have not had even ONE problem in 2+ years of NORMAL use - see 01/05/2010 update - (oldest 12/30 drive units are 2+ years old, others are 1+ years).Cons- None that I know of so far.Did a lot of research on the platters they use on these drives and the technology. The AAKS seems to be the sweet spot in the line. AACS and AAJS were a bit different but not much. The WD5000CSRTL model seemed to have the most problems.The environment these drives run are lab servers that are "ON" 24/7 so we don't get the same ON/OFF cycles that a home system would have.Checking the hard driveRun the "WD diagnostics" that come with the disk or you can download the utility from the Western Digital site to find bad sectors just in case you get a bad one (we never have).This utility will run on *ANY* disk (not just WD). It may take a few hours for a "full scan" but it's time well spent.01/05/2010 Update: Finally lost one of these 500GB drives due to a move to a new building. The drive was near 2+ years old. The head didn't crash and the drive spun up but Windows XP wouldn't recognize it so it needs some specialized software kung-fu to re-mount the drive. (it was a secondary drive -no OS). The data will probably be recovered into a 2nd drive. I expect one of the movers dropped this particular machine in the move (Hey, it's not a soccer ball, it's a hard drive, what do you expect?) Still a great drive for under $60.
I paid for the product. I entered the code on Live. I got exactly what I paid for, and for a dollar less than in any store. Sounds pretty good to me.
I was looking for a flash mp3 player that would work well for audio books. I had briefly thought of buying the new Apple Shuffle, but realized that it really wouldn't suit my purposes well (who'd want to accidentally hit the "Shuffle" button in the middle of War and Peace?).This one is excellent. I signed up for Audible, and downloaded a couple of books. The cool thing is that if you start to listen to one track, and then flip to a different one, it remembers where you were on the first track -- very cool. I was able to listen to my Wodehouse book, and pass it on to my bored 8-old to listen to an interview with Lemony Snicket, then flip back and pick up my book right where I was.It's very small, and the nice holster clips easily onto my jeans pocket. With 512MB, it has plenty of space -- I've already put about 9 hours worth of material on it, and barely made a dent in the available space.The only complaint I have is that while it has a place to slip on a lanyard, it does not come with one. A fairly minor complaint. All in all -- a great player.
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.
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.
Chalk me up as another who wished he had read the reviews before this purchase. It works when it is being charged, and won't work otherwise. Also, for the price and look of it, the images are not impressive---not very clear compared with less expensive models. Here it is 2 days before Christmas and I bought 2 of these and now have to find replacements. (In case you were wondering, yes, I had the same problem with both).
you have to be right side of the usb plug.You can not move that much around or it will freeze up so i think it is not worth buying or telling anyone else to buy it.Also it was so bad i had to go buy another one,,,...
I purchased this pouch to prevent my camera from getting scratched while it's in my backpack. I will also use it when we're traveling & take a break to go into a restaurant. I'm always concerned about placing my camera on the table & risking some liquid getting on it. It is light & very well made which is typical for OP/TECH. I use it on my Olympus Pen 2 with either the 14-150mm Olympus lens or Panasonic 25mm 1.4. The fit with the Oly lens is nice & snug. There is a small void in front of the Panny lens but not enough to be concerned about. I highly recommend this pouch for the need as described & it's reasonably priced too. I don't think it would offer much overall damage protection if you were to drop your camera on a hard surface such as concrete. Be sure to follow the instruction in putting the pouch on to prevent any damage to it. I'm very pleased with my purchase decision.
Love this product! Exactly what I've been looking for for years. I use it connected to supplied bluetooth adapter attached to my laptop which is connected to my home entertainment system.Works perfectly. I was a little worried that it was bluetooth based, but have not had a single issue after hours of use. We use it to control the laptop from the couch - browse the internet, watch internet videos, and family photo albums/videos from networked family PC upstairs.It looks cool, feels cool in your hands (very thin) and the mouse works great.. wish my regular keyboard had a quick mouse like this. The scrolling feature works great and supports touch/tap all with MANY customizable features.I haven't bought Logitech products in many years, but after recently purchasing a Logitech Harmony universal remote (which TRULY is universal) I gave this keyboard a try and I am not disappointed. You can trust ALL the positive reviews about this keyboard.
This is my second binocular.I really appreciate with its clear and robustness.Nikon will be my 3rd binocular too!
I experienced the same static problems as a lot of the other viewers. Turn down the volume on your source. If you are using an ipod, turn the volume down and turn it up in your car. When the volume is maxed, you will get a ton of static. If you reduce it down to about 75% it will play just fine. Easy setup and use after the initial issue.
I have these for moving my laptop easily between home and work. I always hated unpacking and plugging in the external laptop AC adapter whenever I used the laptop. I'd have an AC adapter at home, work, and in the bag to make it easy, but I'd still have to plug in the network, USB and video cables every time. This fixes all that! It has it's own standard AC power cord (Not a dell laptop "brick" adapter) and so I never have to pull out my laptop's cord unless I'm on the road.It has a bay for another DVD/CD/Floppy/ or whatever to be used for disk copying, playing music, etc.It has a PCI card slot available so you can use it with almost any (Video board sized) PCI card. The PCI slot length is long enough to support most video and TV boards but maybe not EVERY board. It is full height and you don't need a short PCI card for it. I have a PCI video card on mine for faster graphics processing (Games/videos/etc), but my buddy uses the PCI slot for a Pinnacle PCI TV board and watches TV using the existing internal laptop video adapter. Pretty great!It has 4 extra USB connectors for all my accessories, and has both a DVI and a VGA connection that can BOTH be used to display on two monitors (if the laptop is shut when you put it in the dock and turn it on afterward). Your desktop can span across two monitors with JUST the dock (No PCI video card needed!)It has a built in Ethernet port for direct connection to the internet.It's so easy to drop the laptop on the dock and start working. That's why I gave it 5 stars.
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!
At 1.4 this lens is really tricky to get the plane of focus right where you want it. It's helped me learn to move around my subjects more instead of relying on my zoom to get in and out. It's more expensive than the $79 2.0 50mm, but it's a lot more solid and should last a long time.
I mostly use this for shredding carrots. It has worked great for slicing cucumbers as well. It's great for shredding cheese. I've used it many times to crush ice and it works like a charm, although it says not to use it for that. My only complaint is that it's a little loud.
Good product, that was shipped better than I could have expected, lots of bubble wrap, definitely would consider ordering again.
Shopped around and this was a bargain. Loaded it in my old Dell and it worked great at less than half the Best Buy price
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.
Good product and great deal for a way to play your old LP's on any stereo system.
I got this product from a friend of mine with a legendary Apple IIgs keyboard. Unfortunately, it didn't work with my Intel-based MacBook running Leopard. I tried Griffin Tech's driver downloaded from their website, but it didn't support Intel Macs. Later, I found a note on Griffin's product page saying "Mac: Mac OS 9.1 or greater, Mac OS 10.3.9 or older, USB port," which means it doesn't support Leopard. I tried to contact Griffin Tech, but iMate was not in their support list. So, the bottom line is that iMate is completely useless if you have an Intel Mac.
I would recommend this mouse for people with large hands. It fits and keeps hand relaxed and comfortable. It has fast response and the precision is excellent when used for drawing and graphics. I would highly recommend this mouse.
The original unit shipped didn't work, so within 2 days of contacting the seller I had a new working unit. I am happy. The transaction was smooth and my pictures look really nice on my LCD!
The camera is great for point and shoot users. It is very easy to use (although the camcorder menu is a bit tricky) and has very decent images. The software provided is not great.
I have two of these installed in my Apple Mac Pro. They work flawlessly and without the need of additional drivers. Am using bandwidth sucking devices on it such as scanners and video capture devices without any corruption. A little costly for my tastes but they get the job done.
I have a Canon Rebel XT camera and a Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite, and this has really helped improve the quality of my close up photography. This is definitely worth the money. It has worked great since I started using it a month ago.
Im giving mine to my sister and buysinthe new version because this one works so great. philips is the best
Like others have written this cable does not work for 1080p. The reason for it is that it is a Category 1 cable. I should have checked before I bought it but that was my fault don't make the same mistake. If you are purchasing for 1080i then it works great. Also with this cable length if you do not receive a signal you might need something to boost it like a signal extender or a powered hdmi switch. When plugged directly into my PS3 I have no signal, but through my HDMI switch the TV will pick it up.
This was an amazing novel. It captured my heart. This is truly a book for women, although I think men would benefit from some of the romantic gestures. I could NOT wait for Anna to make a decision. In fact I was sure I had it all figured out. I loved how she tried to find ways to deal with her heart and tried so hard to come up with the right decision. My heart went out to her. My mouth dropped as the bomb was dropped towards the end. I did not expect the unexpected. From that point on I needed tissue. So much lead up to this point and I couldn't believe it was over. I am so glad I married my soul mate and never had to question my heart!
This is a good case,strong and usable.Highly recommended.Outer layer is so thick so It is an advantage to protect inside.
I injured both my back and shoulder and couldn't carry a laptop to school. My Tungsten E2 and keyboard are awsome! I can type all my notes at class. I think the other laptop luggers are sometimes envious at my lite compact wordprocessing. It's so compact, both pieces fit in my pocket. It picks up the bluetooth right away. I just remove my palm from it's case and use a rubberband to secure it to the keyboard. Plus I just sync all my word info to my destop at the end of the day.I LOVE it!Lisa from NYC
I have installed this and it looks great. The front plate of the 5.25 to 3.5 mounting adapter has an opening that was not exactly correct for this bezel. I had to do some filing around the corners of the bezel and along the edges of the plate to make things fit. In addition, the drive didn't fit quite right in the mounting holes of the adapter requiring elongating those holes to allow for adjustment. I think this is to be expected given three components from three different manufacturers. Fortunately, I have the tools and some metalworking knowledge to make it work. Now all the plated align properly and and the front panel looks like it was meant to.
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 headphones fit alright, but not that great, i guess you need bigger ears for them, the good news they dont fall out and the little rubber things dont fall off... and they are white to match the ipod...
Only a fool would buy HDMI cables at U.S. prices. If you have a concern about their reliability, buy 2. They'll still cost you less than 5 bucks (for both). I buy several at a time because I know I'll need them. This is my second purchase and every one works as well as the $40 cable I got taken for at a local big box store (I was once a fool).
I've been using this cord for over 1 year to connect my laptop to my flat screen TV with no issues. I watch hulu/netflix video all the time. Don't get gauged by buying in the store when you can buy this super cheap version online!
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...
On big cities the range does not reach more than 2 miles, I had bad experience with this. They tested this radios on the Sea, at the Sea's level and no problems to blocking the signal, so them can reach 20 miles. On the big cities with all cellphones, antennas and other stuff, is hard to get good reception and good talking over 2miles distances.On the farm I could reach 3 to 4 miles, more that this We can not talk, still good for the prices.Good item for big factories, Malls, big parking lots and other places that require less than 5 miles inside a Town.
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 looked up Opinions on epionions and am glad that I got them. I have had mine for over a year now but they still sound sharp and clean. They are comfortable and don't hurt my ears like the Sony ones did. And since they are two earpieces, I can share music with other people (and they are great for planes cause two people can listen to the movie and you don't have to pay 5 bucks for headphones that you have to give back!)
I did not buy this product on Amazon, but thought it would be nice to share my views here.I have had this laptop for a little over 2 yrs and used this for watching movies/word processor work/surfing the web and such othe mundane tasks. After a little over 1 yr, I had the familiar "black screen" problem(Google this up DV2000 + black screen) and you will get a number of people with similar issues. It appears that this is a known problem with this model and HP has a limited 2 yr extended warranty program, which by the way, starts from when you buy the notebook and not after the 1 yr warranty expires! I was able to send it in the first time to get it fixed free of charge to HP. Fast forward exactly 1 yr and I start havng the absolute same problems. This time HP says it will take me 265$ to repair it.Had i been smart enough to look this up before buying, I would have never bought this notebook. Save your $$ and take them somewhere else. This product is not worth the money. Here is the URL to issues with this product[...]As far as performance is concerned, I had no complaints with this notebook. I did upgrade RAM to 2 GB since it came with Vista. Eventually I ended up downgrading it to XP using a personal copy of the OS i had. I was able to find all drivers on the HP website, though with some help on the forums. The fan is fairly silent and wont make a loud noise.I never used the lightscribe feature so can not comment on that, but did burn a bunch of DVDs with no issues.As my title says go ahead and buy it if you need it badly, but beware, you might get a lemon. Might be wise to get the 3 yr extended warranty with it.
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 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
I have this projector ceiling-mounted in my basement and it is AWESOME. HD television and HD video games are very clear from a mounting distance of about 12 feet on a 92" widescreen. Ambient light does not interfere with the picture as I have some windows near the basement cieling that I was worried would cause problems. Not the case, even in the middle of the day with the sun shining in the window, the picture is very clear and I have no issues. This projector is a great deal ($850) and you will not be unsatisfied. Easy to mount too - fits most universal mounts.
This is my second Archos. I replaced my old 550 with the 605 and I am quite happy with the upgrade!Bad:Volume is low - With the headphone supplied the volume was very low. I replaced the headphones with a pair of in ear Sony's and now I don't have an issue. I thought the supplied headphones were uncomfortable anyways.USB Charging ONLY (out of the box) - There are NO USB plugs on the unit. The only way to charge the unit is via the supplied USB cable. You will have to buy one of the Archos adapters to charge the unit via a wall adapter. I bought the Mini Dock. It has Power (international plug included btw), USB, and video out.Extra $$$ for Plug In's - Some of the features that are loaded on the 605 are not available unless you pay an additional fee, like the web browser. The web browser costs $30. Kind of annoying if you did not know that going in. Once you buy the plug-in, you get a code that you type in to the 605 to unlock it.Good:WiFi - Very easy to connect! It doesn't seem to have the strongest antenna I've ever seen but it works just fine.Web Browsing - The Opera browsers is great! Plays streaming video and audio files, like YouTube or any flash based sites very well. You just have to be a little patient some times when clicking links, I don't think it has a ton of RAM, so it can lock up if you don't let the pages load all the way.HUGE Screen - I just flew to Italy and watched four episodes of Band of Brothers in wide screen. Looked and sounded amazing.Play Music while Browsing or Looking at Pictures - Great feature! You can leave the music player and go to the web or your photo albums with out stopping the music. Great for slide shows.I am quite happy with the 605! Highly recommend it!
it made it possable for me to work on my patio when before i could not
This monitor calibrator works just fine on my 24" iMac. It's very easy to set up and use. I noticed very little change in the colors of my photos on the monitor after I calibrated the monitor, but I guess with the quality of the monitor, that it was pretty well adjusted to begin with.
Great. Charges battery while it transmits. Not CD quality, but still very good.
The sound that comes out of these small speakers cannot be beat. Well at least not for the price! I opted for this instead of a boise audio system, and am very happy with my purchase. They are even with me now at work playing music, and movies, and the sound quality is excellent. i strongly recommend purchase of these to anyone i know. simply because if you want better you will have to spend at least 2x the price to achieve it in this small of a package.
This works incredibly well. Got it to plug my USB3.0 Toshiba external in cuz it wouldn't work before and it did the trick. It has an a/c adapter to give it more power so you are able to connect 3.0 devices to your 2.0 port. Btw, I have a mac pro! Plus, it comes with a couple charging ports. Best thing I have bought so far!
Hi! I bought my Cyberhome 300 in April 2006, and was able to set the region code to "0" to watch all DVD's.After not using the DVD Player for a few weeks (and unplugging it), the region code has automatically set back to "1" and I cannot change it anymore! What happened?? When I try to change it now I can only choose between the settings "1" and "-". Anyone who has the same problem? Thank you
Use this anti-static band and screw driver to change hard drives in my 2-drive external enclosure. Everything I need for basic computer work plus lots of other things that I never use, but good to have.
Appears to be a very bright, focused monitor. Text is very clear. No problem tuning it in. Only one problem, a 1 1/2&quot; vertical stripe down the middle of the screen. Called Gvision tech support and they said to return the monitor, but they had a curious question. The tech asked if it was a black monitor. From that I gather there may be problems with the black ones. Also, the one I received was manufactured in Dec. 2002. That makes it nearly two years old already. If it hadn't been defective it could have easily gotten 4 stars maybe five. Didn't try the speakers.
This cord is very durable, great quality. My husband was very surprise at how thick the cord was in comparison to other cords we purchased in the past.
Best price online, local stores could not come close to this price. It works great, will reorder other items as needed. Should have ordered more.
the remote looks great, although ive only use the remote for a while, it feels good in the hand, though the missing raised buttons is a lil weird, its worth it. For those who mention being able to turn of the auto on feature, it is for another model the upgraded version of this one which is 9960b01, which is the version i have, it also allows for some other small editing features. the under of the remote has a great, almost velvet feel.I had thought the remote would be very complicated to set up, but it seriously took a matter of a few minutes to set up my tv and dvd player, though the code for my dvd player didnt work for it, the learning function copied my remote in everyway, INCREDIBLE feature fun and very easy to do. as for the batterie usage, i havent needed to replace them just yet, but i am using energizer E3 which are lithium and last much longer than other batteries, espcially with high drainage items such as this one.I am very happy with this remote and greatly recommend it to everyone.
I purchased this to replace an aging WRT54G, with the specific intention of using an open-source firmware on it. When installing the 1.27.x or 1.28.x versions of Tomato router firmware, the wireless would drop connection constantly (every minute, in multiple systems).Moving to the newer "Tomato-USB non-usb" firmware works properly though, and in fact I would say that it is working very well. I have had no issues in the week since I got it installed, and my network performance is slightly better than the old router.I would recommend it.
It works perfectly with my recently purchased Canon Powershot A540 digital camera. I recommend it.
Love, love , love these headphones. Every other headphone I've tried eventually slips, falls out, or I constantly have to push them in while I run. These headphones rock! No movement and great sound. I just ran a 5K and 10k race an loved tham all the way. No fussing with headphones for me.
Purchased this to replace an older clock radio that quit. Love the unit have found it easy too use and set up and works beautifully. Like the 3 different levels of lighting of face the ease of use of alarms and touch screen controls make this neat little unit perfect for my use. Sound quality I found to be very good and more than adequate in volume.
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.
This is a nice improvement from the 604. The higher resolution is much nicer for web browsing. It also makes my pictures and videos look so much nicer! The web browser works great and I love how it can do flash. The only issue I have is the low volume. MP3's are not to bad, but I can turn the volume all the way up with headphones on and it's just at a medium sound level (not loud at all). Any movie ripped with 5.1 is terrible with headphones. With the volume all the way up it is still soft and hard to hear. The build in speaker is a little louder on this compared to the 604, but I just wish the headphone output was louder. I was able to rip a movie with an MP3 soundtrack and increase the volume by about 200%. This made a huge difference and it is now at least listenable. I am guessing you need the docking station and have your 605 connected via SPDIF for the 5.1 sound to work.Update 09/19/2007: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 plugin for it. I called Archo's sales and they said they could refund the charge if I purchased the plugin for my new Archo's, which I did. They even sent me an email confirming the refund. 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! I was really shocked and will dispute the charge with Visa. Still very poor customer support. I still love the new Archo's, but that was really poor customer service. Chad
I got a new laptop and don't care much for the pad. Bought this mouse and works perfect. Just the right size for my hand. 5 Stars
This is a great player, no major problems at all. Super easy to use, seems pretty durable too.I do have the little black-blob type thing on the screen though, that and the easily scratchable surface are about my only complaints.This is deffinatly a good first mp3 player, or one to buy if you're going somewhere and don't want to risk your iPod being stolen.The price is hard to beat too, you can find them $80 on auction sites and such.Josh
I was quite pleased with the ink cartridge. I will be ordering more from Amazon.com. This was for a Canon printer.
Just what I ordered. Now I have to remember that it requires manual settings rather that through the lense metering.
not a pro photographer. this product is easy to use and stout enough for my sports camcorder (3# dvd) mostly in a gym. works great.
I did a lot of research on headphones and I am very happy with my final decision. I produce music on my computer and my computer speakers are way loud so I was forced to buy headphones. I used to really want Seinnheisers. They look cool and I'm sure they have great sound, but I learned that in order to hear everything clearly in your music you have to have closed ear headphones. These seemed like the best choice. Plus they have a really cool feature, auto-mute. It's a little plastic switch that actually looks cheap but works very well and I can't imagine this part breaking at all. The only con is probably that the bass isn't VERY strong, however the bass still sounds great. The Seinnheisers I'm sure have better bass but honestly this headphone is great. Make sure if you buy this or any other professional headphones that you have a headphone amp. I didn't have one but later I realized that my old Sony Boom Box(which I use as my subs) has a phones jack, which bascailly has a built in headphone amp. Great SOUND! You won't be dissapointed!
Excellent picture quality (I used HDMI cable so can only speak for that.) Remote buttons are tiny and print difficult to read especially in low light. Once buttons are memorized there is no problem.
I purchased a DGS-2205 hoping that the 5-port model would be as decent and efficient as the DGS-2208 (8-port model). I was wrong.The 5-port model emits high-pitch noises when any of the front panel LEDs are turned on or off. The noise is emit from the base unit itself and not the power supply. Safe to say some people won't be able to hear this noise, but it's quite noticeable to those of us who have sensitive hearing. I had Amazon send me a replacement unit, which had the exact same problem. Interestingly enough, the DGS-2208 uses the same power supply as the DGS-2205. Therefore, I'm left to believe there's a hardware engineering flaw in the 5-port model.Other than this problem, the unit seems functional. However, note that at least in the case of the DGS-2208, there are multiple versions (1st and 2nd revision) floating around.For a full review of the DGS-2208, see my Amazon review for that product.
Unless you have a very complicated setup it will take you but 20 minutes to setup the remote and put it to use.The remote has a very nice look and feel to it. It fits even my rather large hands quite nicely.After unpacking I installed the software and plugged the remote with the supplied USB cable into my PC when asked (don't do it before then). You wil have to register on Logitech's website to program the remote. Once that is done you siply choose what components you have.I was even able to find one of our rather rare TV's on their websites and their database seems to be rather extensive! It is very easy to add additional buttons/functions that their website does not have. I wonder if they use that to update their files?I have actually setup 2 TVs, 2 DVD players, 1 amp and one projector on 1 remote. All work great.ABout the only time you'll run into a stumbling block is when you want to program the "odd" function into the remote, but for granny and my wife to use but only one remote to watch TV or a move it can't be beat!
So, I got this item and when installing my HD, there are small screws that attach the female usb to the casing, these screws screw into a tiny plastic plate which broke the day I got it. What a bad move on Sabrent! That said, I have had the enclosure for one year now and it is working ok, even though the back of the case hangs with wires and small circuit board well exposed. I would not buy this item again because of it's cheap build quality. Also, the usb cable seems to fall out too often. I almost never move it, so why would it fall out anyway? I really would buy something else for this price. Think about it...
After turning on this LCD, all I can say is wow. It is absolutely stunning. One red pixel near the lateral edge. The 16ms refresh time, pivot function, and simply outstanding picture makes this well worth the money.
This thing works very well. My wife uses it for her desktop because her hands are so small. Its very accurate and as long as you pull out the transmitter and plug it into the bottom of mouse, your batteries will last for a long time. Great product.
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
Great for the price you pay. No ethernet built in, but what the hell even uses that right now, anyway? Can't really go wrong with this.
This is the first PDA I've owned and after 3 weeks of research I decided on this one and couldn't be happier with my choice. Some features that I really like about this are as follows:--the security features...I LOVE that only MY fingerprint (I use my thumb) can access my PDA. (my friends had a blast running their thumbs over the sensor trying and failing to get into it)--there are four different ways to take notes: block, letter recgonizer, keyboard, and transcriber (which is what I use most frequently), and it also has the ability for you to use the stylus and have it record your notes in your own handwriting.--It was also very easy to set up, although I had trouble at first because I was using my finger (not my fingernail) to try and align the screen, but once I started using my fingernail it was set up within a couple of minutes (you can also use the stylus to do this)--There are two preinstalled games: Solitaire and Jawbreaker (which I love). This may not be important if you're a business person but I'm a college student and waiting for class to start can be boring business when there's no one to talk to.--internet: I don't have wireless internet at my house but I do at school and I rather take this down to the coffee and browse the internet than my laptop. The internet on this works great, very fast.--I also like that if I suddenly get this great idea on how to start my paper or anything else, I can key it up on this, sync it to my computer and view it on Word later. I haven't had a problem getting my files to convert from word or excel or notes on my pocket pc to Excel or Word on my computer--Also with Activesync, downloading handheld pc compatible software couldn't be easier.--There are two memory expansion slots (compact flash and SD) that are also very easy to use and comes in handy if you're the kind of person worried about disk space (which this has plenty of)--I think the battery lasts a decent amount of time. The battery drain problem that people have mentioned shouldn't be a problem if you turn off the Bluetooth and WiFi feature when you turn it off. Another thing you could to keep this from being a battery draining problem is to set the device to turn off after so many minutes when it's on battery power. Then even if it wakes up for some reason, it will turn itself back off and not drain the battery.--The cover that comes on this is very useful, I haven't had to buy a case for it yet but that is partly do the fact that I keep it in my purse or in a zippered portion of my backpack by itself. The plastic cover and fairly sturdy does a good job protecting the screen. I haven't dropped it yet, but I feel like that if I did, my screen would be protected. A case would be a good idea for anyone who tends to just toss their PDA in a bag as they walk out the door.I have found this to be very useful for taking notes and staying organized while on the go. It reminds me of things I need to do and I can also keep a running tap of things I want and need to do.
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 used this unit a lot over the last two years, both for geocaching and for driving and have generally found it very good. It is certainly a handy and rugged unit. However, the screen is quite small and the enter button is awkward to operate, especially for right-handed people, as it is located on the left on the unit. If you hold it in your right hand to push it with your thumb you will be covering the map. The correct sequence of buttons to push for entering the menus is a little illogical and difficult to remember. More seriously, the map a tendence to get "stuck", especially when you switch from driving to walking. My other Garmin unit also had this problem, which can only be solved by switching off and on again.I got mine for free through my bank's reward program. You should be able to get it for just over $100, but will probably need to purchase an additional SD chip ($100) to get the street maps; then you also get turn-by-turn driving directions. All in all, a very good unit for the price, I think.
I am using this hub to connect a printer and scanner to a windors xp notebook. It works just fine. Was easy to set up. No Problems
This is a great remote, now I can put away all those other remotes away and only have the Harmony 880 to control almost every electronics that I have.
What's not to love? It's small, beautiful, and easy to use. I've had mine for a little over 3 weeks now, and so far have experienced no problems. It's obvious to anyone who wants one, that Apple has an enormous hit on it's hands, because every store and website that had them in stock at the end of February, now has a waiting list. Yes there are similar players available from other manufacturers, and yes you can pay less money for units with greater storage, but once you have an iPod mini in your hands you will understand. My recommendation is; if you see one for sale, BUY IT. Do not hesitate. My only complaint is that there isn't much available in the way of accessories yet. I'm sure that there will be more stuff available for the mini very soon though.
i got three of these controllers they are great BUT up front Logitech should tell you what UNIVERSAL devices DOES NOT CONTROL....i consider Direct TV satellite receiver a universal device. so it does not controll my HD Direct TV box
This is the second one I owned. The first one, I had the pieces of the fan broke and eventually stopped working. I really thought 6 months to a 1 year passed but I could be wrong. I am a power user - online 8 hours a day with my laptop.I purchased another one 1/6/09 and today - 2 weeks later - a blade of the fan broke and fell through the vent. Let's see how long it takes Targus to replace it and if they do how long will that one work.Update: I received notification yesterday from Targus and they are either going to repair or replace however shipping is at my cost. As my mother always says - what do you have more of time or money.
I needed a speaker docking station for my iPod and stumbled across this particular model. After reading through the Amazon reviews, I went ahead and bought it. It's exactly as the reviews describe. Does what it needs to do at a great price. My only complaint is that sometimes the iPods need some jiggling to get to work properly. Even with that said, totally worth the money.
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 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.
I purchased this item but It did not work for me, it's poorly constructed and too flimsy so I gave it away.
No Problems. This cable arrived on time and performed without issues. No reason not to purchase if the price is right.
Dont purchase this product as the sound is not good. Slightest movement of power cord creates severe static.
I bought this about 1 year ago and have had to send the unit back 6 times so far. Every time I send it back it takes at least 4 weeks before it is returned to me. To date I have sent it back 3 times for the headphone jack (the ... headphones worked but the headphone socket has problems) and 3 times battery connection. The battery connections are very cheap and very fragile. Just putting the battery in could cause them to snap. It has now been over 2 months since I have sent it back and it looks like they have lost my unit. Now they refuse to refund me as I have had it for too long. I have notified the FTC (US consumer protection as far as I can figure out).The menu system is NOT user-friendly, it regularly freezes or pauses even when just walking with it. The headphones are very cheap (as mentioned). If I could give it negative stars I would, it is a zero out of ten, a zero out of a google. Don't waste your money on this! Burn it,it would bemore interesting and giveyou more gratification.
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.
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 bought this cord because i just bought a Canon 40D and wanted to take some christmas pictures of us and needed a remote to do it. i bought the remote button that plugs in and bought the 33' extension so i could stand away from the camera, and it worked great.
I wanted something small, portable, loud enough to be in kitchen when I cook, and static-free. I did not need something with all the bells and whistles. This is also very simple to put together and use. The price is pretty decent. Overall, I am quite pleased with this product.
I bought the MK-2 Tripod a few months ago and within a few weeks, I lost the removable head piece (the part that screws into the camera). I decided to buy the MK-S because there's nothing to be removed [thus, nothing to lose] and because it's sturdier that the others. The legs are a little thicker and don't look like they'll snap like some of the other ones. The price is great and I really recommend it.
Affordable gigabit switch that easily hook to your router or gateway to exetend your home LAN connection. It is very easy to install. highly recommended.
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.
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.
I did have to swap to the battery that came with this instead of the one that came with my camera...but no biggie. I just came home after a week of using the camera out of town, and my battery was still going strong. Also, this product is the same as buying the dock alone..but you get all the extras...and for the same price! I called Kodak to make sure before I bought it!! I love that it is one touch...you set the camera on the dock where it automatically charges...and to transfer pictures, you push ONE button! I wish I had bought this with my old camera, let me tell you!
THE WORST PRINTER EVER!... and I don't say that lightly. It was nice until it became time to change the ink... then it printed out nothing but blurry lines, if that... no matter how many times I cleaned the print heads. I wish we could sue these people and get our money back.I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER EPSON PRODUCT IF I LIVE TO BE 100!To make matters worse.. their "support line" is a TOLL call, and after you wait 5-10 mins on hold, you're told that the call will cost you NINE DOLLARS!Hey Espon.. if you people read this, just know that any time a conversation on printers comes up, I will do everything in my power to stear people away from your product. Not only are your printers shoddy, but the fact that you won't provide free tech support for them says PLENTY about what kind of company Epson is.... GREEDY!
This really is a lot of printer for the money... as everyone has already said, so I'll keep this review to what I can add that is unique.For such a big honking device, you should be able to fit more paper in the load tray. And envelopes... I can only get 7 envelopes in a time without causing a paper jam. And you have to pull the tray out every time to load them, because if you push them all the way in, the printer jams. Don't push it in enough, it doesn't acknowledge that there is any paper in there.Bottom line:Good Multifunction printer for small office work, unless you want to print to envelopes. If you plan on doing any mailings, you will need to print to labels instead, which is just more work :(
First TV i got ... speakers broke in 4 hours.Took 3 weeks to get a replacement.Replacement is great...very nice tv...I did my research and this was the best value for the price.
This review is a response to the review by &quot;Borislav Kolev&quot; from Texas.The recommended rate for Vertical Refresh is simply a reference to how the LCD panel circuitry will handle the analog to digital conversion that is inherent in an LCD panel.An LCD panel does not actually "refresh" the screen in the same manner that a cathode ray tube does (e.g., television or standard computer monitor) and you can see this when you view the monitor through a video camera (have you ever noticed the flicker you see on television sets in the background of a newscast? That's the phenomenon of refresh rate (in Hertz) being out of "sync" with the video camera).Hence, our friend from Texas or anyone else with extreme sensitivity to common computer monitors (myself included) should experience NO sensitivity to an LCD panel that is using 60Hz vertical refresh. I suggest the reviewer give 60Hz a chance before returning the unit.
Fairly cheap and does the job without any distortion. Less expensive that buying at ant local stores, even when on sale.
Ok i'm giving this 4 stars because while it's not the product I thought it was, it was bundled into search results with other products that look similar which are indeed the product that I was looking for. I inadvertently purchased it thinking it was the adapter set that uses your electricity to extend your internet. Instead, this is some similar looking but very different gadget. It also will extend your internet, but does so by running an ethernet cord between them. One plugs in I think and the ethernet cord also powers the other box somehow. I'm not sure exactly why it's needed, but it probably works as it needs to. I just didn't need it so it went right back in the box and was returned for the next product I'll be reviewing.so the one star is missing for the confusing way it's marketed. And because it was in the results of the other adapters which I did need.
RCA RC930 Caller-ID-Compatible Wireless Modem JackI purchased the RCA 926 and had the RC930 substituted. I had hoped this would solve my problem with a lack of phone line for my satellite. However, I was greatly disappointed when none of my phone calls came through (they were all routed to my voicemail) and when I tried to make a phone call, I noticed there was a repetitive beep on the line as the base would transmit to the remote unit. I sent it right back at my expense, thus losing the $6 in return shipping and the $11 in initial shipping and handling. What a waste of money!
This case is a perfect fit for the Canon PowerShot S3IS. As the other reviewers mentioned, it is small, and that's exactly what I wanted. I needed something to protect my camera when I throw it in my purse, and that's it. It's a very nice, quality case.I would recommend this case to anyone that simply wants to protect their camera, without creating a bulky item to carry around.
Product works great like it's supposed to and very affordable. Fits right on new out of the box, what more could you ask for?
the skin takes time getting on and off sometimes but once it's one, the ipod doesn't slip out. amazing.
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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.
My Ipod reached a point, where it couldn't hold a charge for more than 5 min - 2 on shuffle. SO I looked around and found this battery. Very easy to switch out the old and in with the new. Now it works like the day I got it!! The battery now lasts all day at work. You could say, I'm thankful!
I had high hopes for this device, but clearly should have done more research. First, I had a difficult time finding an FM station that wasn't broadcasting (I live outside NYC), then once I did, all I could get was static. I tried everything! I'm very disappointed in this product and would recommend spending a few extra dollars to get a better quality device.
This item will provide power + ethernet over a single Cat5 cable, from a standardnon-POE switch to a non-POE device.If you have a POE switch and you want to run a single cable to a non-POE device,then you would use D-Link DWL-P50 instead.I bought 2 of these so I can use a UPS battery backup in a back closet to providepower to a cable modem and Axis internet camera in my living room, so in the eventof a power failure, the cable modem and internet camera will still operate.There is a switch on the remote unit so you can select either 5V or 12V to poweryour device. D-Link supplies a short (2-foot) power cable, but the plug on thiscable would not fit either my Motorola cable modem or Axis internet camera.So I had to cut the cable and solder on a different plug and use some heatshrink tubing to finish the job.D-Link should have provided several different sized plug tips, suchas this item:Power Line 0900-77A 1300-mA AC Adapter with USB Charging PortAfter installation, my cable modem and internet camera are both working fine,but the D-Link remote unit box gets hot to the touch, which is disturbing.My cable modem uses only 9-watts of power, which is less than what the D-LinkDWL-P200 is capable of supplying (12-watts).So overall I'm satisfied, though it was a hassle having to make two custompower cables, and I'm concerned about the lifespan of this unit due to thehigh heat.
I am completely satisfied with the overall value of this camera. The picture quality is great and it is very easy to use. The LCD is clean and bright. The video capture lacks a little, but for the price I don't think you could get any better.
I bought this recorder with the intention of capturing EVP's (capturing spirit voices and sounds). When I got it, I tested out how well it caught very faint sounds, as well as far away sounds. It works very well for both.In addition to the capability to capture quiet sounds, it also can record people talking nicely, sounding almost as good as being in the room with the person.The ONLY downside is the microphone being internal, so it does make a lot of sound when being moved around. But, other than that it has no problems at all
This hard-drive works so fast! I'm am very pleased in buying it. Works fine so far, no problems, and I have been using it for 1 month now. If you need more space but decently fast this is the hard drive to get. For you gamers, works fine with all my games (team fortress 2, Borderlands, Dawn of war 2, Street fighter, everything).
Not only does this mouse feel wonderful in the hand, it works well, too. Incredibly smooth, feature-rich, etc. I don't know if I'd pay the suggested retail (~$75) for it, but the Amazon price was great. Its driver software also contains a battery meter - it will tell you how many days you have left before you must change the single AA battery. Very neat. I'm glad I went with this one for my laptop.
At half the price of Canon 17-55, this is a great replacement for the kit lens. f2.8 throughout zoom range works well, nice indoor portraits without flash. I found bokeh to be good even outside and at higher f stops. I agree with another reviewer at a different web site - great colors outdoors. There is a slight warm tone to the colors but the blues and greens are still rich and deep. I like the zoom mechanism, too, it feels solid. Autofocus hesitates occasionally on my Digital Rebel but when focused it's spot on. My copy is very sharp. Highly recommended.
There is no discernable way to scan these. Bummer!
I don't expect superior quality in these low-priced tool kits, but I was definitely disappointed in this product.The screwdriver is essentially useless. It is a clever design with a swivel head, but poorly designed. It is a challenge to keep the head straight and sturdy when used as an ordinary screwdriver. I can't imagine one would fare any better with the head set at a 90 degree angle.I broke down and bought a Klein multi-tip screwdriver as a replacement--that improved the utility of the kit immensely.The flashlight is useless. In this day and age, a cheapy incandesent flashlight is little more than a toy. A compact LED flashlight would have been a better choice.Overall, if you replace the screwdriver, the kit is serviceable. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
I love this aux cable! Works great in my car and the sound quality is awesome!!
I bought these for experimental use in a flotation tank. They work, but are very light duty. If you are looking for something to use every day for workouts etc., I would recommend looking for a sturdier unit. If you just want to try the "sound-under-water" experience or need something for occasional use, these are acceptable.
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 have had several scanners in the price raange of this Canon CS8600F but this one has them all beat, hands down. I bought this one for the picure scan capabilities and so far it has done an excelent job for me. I have done black and white negatives, and color slides with equally good results on both.
I researched many backpacks for my trip to Europe. I wanted a separate compartment for my large laptop, water bottles, foreign coins, books, etc. There were plenty more expensive, but I settled on this one for just over $50. It is well constructed, comfortable, and an unbelievable number of convenient compartments. Perfect for trekking around any country. If you need something for your computer and traveling equipment, this is the one for you.
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 decided to purchase this prime lense after seeing so much positive reviews from the pro to amateur alike.First, about the purchasing experience.The original box has so many scrubbed marks and seems old. Is this a used item or a refurbished? I ordered as new item!!! The lense looks ok.Second, about picture quality.As a fast lense, it allows to take pictures in low light condition without using flash and camera can be hand held. Pictures are sharp, however, when wide open the DOF is shallow, one might mistaken blurred images are caused by poor quality lense.I like this lense so far, since it stays on the camera more often than my other lense, Nikon 18-200mm VR.
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.
got the item in a timely fashion and it works just as good as described. No problems out of the product, unlike the merchandise you would find at ANTOnline. Stay away from that place.
What a joke. This does not do anything but spin your cd near a cloth. The contact isn't even hard enough to do anything of significance.
I have a dell dimension 2400 desktop. recently bought a new HP 22" monitor. Bought this video card to replace the onboard intel graphics adapter. the video card worked flawlessly. NO issues. the optimum monitor resolution 1680X1050 was outstanding. pictures were brilliant after that.
If u love to play xbox these points are always great to have in your system great gift to buy for a xboxlover
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.
Just wanted to let people know that I placed an order, and received my flash card within 7 days of the order. So take advantage of the price, and it seems they have stock again. Have just started using the new card and have had no problems (Canon A75).
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)This excellent digital SLR was a surprise Christmas gift from our son, daughter, and son-in law. They knew of my plans to purchase it at sometime in the future, so it was exactly what I wanted!Years of experience with a Canon A-1, once the top-of-the-line in film SLRs, have taught me more than the basics of SLR photography. Already owning a Canon Powershot digital camera, I have found it both easy and intuitive to understand and use the wide range of the XTi's exposure controls. However, first-time digital SLR photographers may find the learning curve isn't quite so gentle, and the user's manual (for many digital cameras, including this one) oftentimes assumes more knowledge of camera functions and terminology than beginners may possess.There is one nuance I haven't quite mastered -- making sure the camera's shutter speed is matched to the effective focal length of the lens (to avoid "camera shake" blur). And that's a problem with most digital SLRs, because the effective focal length of the lens of a digital SLR is actually larger than the true focal length. [For this camera (and many others), the conversion factor is 1.6; it is due to the fact that the image se
Very easy to plug into my mid-2007 macbook. Just followed the visual instructions. It worked instantly and the computer now runs faster!
After I bought a Creative Zen M, I wanted to buy earbuds that might enhance the player's bass. I chose these after doing some research. It was a mistake. These earbuds are average. My mp3 player's original earbuds (made by creative) are more comfortable, provide better bass and conduct better sound in general. These earbuds are good if you want decent quality, but if you want superior sound quality, look elsewhere. Additionally, these earbuds produce a weird feeling in your ears because of how deep they go. It was not too annoying at first, but you have to wonder if they are completely safe. Finally, the wire is too short for running or any activity other than sitting or walking.
I purchased this product and have had multiple issues with it not mounting, corrupting data, and finally failing to start.This is the second LaCie product I've purchased and have had it fail mere months after purchase. Their customer support was good, but ultimately I was left with hardware that was worth little more than a door stop.I personally will never again buy a product from LaCie. I'd strongly recommend you do the same.
Loved the ease of setup and to select an empty channel.I've setup this channel to be #2 on my car's FM. It's easy, phone rings, push #2 on radio and push answer on the unit.I'm hearing impaired, so having the car speakers giving me the volume I need is a great feature.I LOVE IT.
The mouse controls the cursor for a second upon login then stops responding. Uninstallation of the software locks the computer. Given the number of similarly atrocious reviews for this product, the manufacturer appears to be using the public as unpaid product testers. Still, some reviews appear good. Would you like to risk your computer to try your luck? System: Windows XP/Pentium 4.
i order this product from amazon which arrived in record time, after shopping around for a good price and could not find a better price than amazon i decide to purchase it from amazon. the mouse work very good with my laptop. wireless is awesome, easy to use
We bought this frame for ourselves last year for Christmas. We wanted something big enough to see pictures across the room. The reviews for picture quality were good even if it appeared to be somewhat user unfriendly. We got the frame and it is pretty unfriendly but we were able to get it going. We really enjoyed it and the quality of the pictures. HOWEVER, about two weeks ago, the pictures were displayed with a red hue; then, with lines across the whole picture; finally, the frame went totally black. I contacted Westinghouse but the warranty is just for 90 days. They said to reload the pictures and see what it would do. Nothing. You might want to think about the cost versus the length of time the frame lasts when purchasing it.
This is a great camera for the price, unlike the small pocket models this has a good lens to provide real telefoto shooting. Color is excellent and the Auto setup is all most people will need. Still small enough and very light so it's a perfect travel camera. Comes with a 16meg card, about worthless so get a 250 or 500meg card for less than $30 when you buy. Recharable batteries are also a must these days but don't use the fast chargers if you want long life from these batteries.
this product is great just as good as the high priced ones you get at a store
moral of the storybest buy and the big retailers do 2000% markup on this shiatalways check multiple sources before buying a .50$ cable for 40-60$ at best buy
This Profesional Headphones are great, don't belive it?, try it. I'm making music the whole day using it. it is a great headphone.
After trying all day long to buy xbox points on xbox website and also on my console. On the phone twice each with my credit card company, paypal, and microsoft xbox. All of them pointing fingers to the other why Microsoft would not accept my credit card or paypal (which is good from what paypal and my credit card company stated). Didn't know it was so hard to give a corporation my money these days. Finally learned about and bought the DL code from Amazon, instantly use it to redeem on xbox's website, and instantly have 1600 points. So easy a caveman can do it! Microsoft you suck!
These are a perfect fit for my 2007 Nissan Frontier front doors (which had 6x9 speakers stock). I did have to use self-tapping screws to mount the Infinity Reference 6.5&#34; co-ax, since no holes in the adapter matches the Infinity mounting holes. The plastic is soft enough to allow that, but hard enough to attach securely.
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 set is clear and sharp and has all the picture adjustment controls to customize the screen to your liking. I'm not using the HD part of the set because my sattalite company (Direct TV wanta $120.00 to put their HD Box in and then another $20.00 a month fee to watch the half dozen HD stations they have to offer)The only downer is the earphone outlet. It automatically cuts off the set's speakers when phones are plugged in. Being hard of hearing, this is a minus for me.
I just replaced my PCG-Z1VA after over 3 years of faithful service. I loved this laptop and it served me well. It was fast, it was light and it had everything I needed. I couldn't have been happier with the system and I will miss it greatly.The only negative I can say is that the touchpad was not great. It built up static easily and it was a pain in the butt. I gave up on using it and hooked a trackball up to the laptop.
this is the best card reader ever, it even reads cards that could not be read by any other USb reader. i would suggest this to anyone who needs to read compact flash
I have one of these for every TV in my house now. 5 total!I love being able to turn the TV without scratching furniture or my counter top and see the TV at any angle. Works great in the kitchen.
I was having a memory issue with my Dell GX280 and bought this pair as a replacement. The computer is working great now with no more issues.
This is the suction mount that came with my C330 and it probably is too good at sticking on the windshield.I had it on my windshield for a month, then I tried taking it off and I just couldn't for the life of me! I ended up ripping apart the rubber and now have a nice imprint on my windshield, and of course the mount no longer sticks as good as it did before.If you're planning on putting this mount on one place for the rest of its life then this mount is great. Otherwise remember to take it off from time to time.I am ordering the dash mount now.
I cannot keep the sleeves in the wallet, I've tried taking it in my car and now my cd's end up all over the car floor. I've picked them up and they are in my glove box, you cannot turn the pages without them falling out. The only good thing I can say about this item is that it does have a soft back on the item so that the Cd's won't scratch. Otherwise, don't bother.
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 Haven't used the card much since it arrived, but it seems to be faster than a generic card when transferring.
This is the 3rd Fuji Finepix I have owned. I've never had any problems with any of them and the pictures are great. I compared this one to a Sony at the same price, and the Fuji won me over. The Fuji now has the image stabilization which helps as I get older and cannot hold the camera as steady as I used to. Great little camera for the amateur or professional.
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!
This product fits into Canon PowerShot A620 7.1M pretty well. Even the video recording mode works well. There is no need to buy "high speed" SD.
Very small, long retractable cord, optical and affordable - what more do you need.
This is the flash that I use most of the time. I have the SB900, SB800 and SB400 and they are all excellent. The SB900 is an excellent flash but it is very large (and expensive) and I use it primarily in the commander mode if I am doing a wedding or other event where I need the wireless capabilities but I find it to large to want to carry it with me all the time. The SB800 (no longer available) is another excellent flash, smaller than the SB900 and a little larger than the SB600 and used to be my primary flash. I use it mostly as a remote flash now with the SB900 as the commander. The SB600 is smaller, lighter, less expensive and while its been around for a while is still a great flash. It can be used as a remote flash in the wireless mode with a camera with commander capabilities or the SB900. It has TTL and manuel mode and is very easy to dial in plus or minus exposure compensation. The only complaint I have with the flash is that it doesn't show the distance to subject when using it in manuel mode but since I use it in TTL mode most of the time and dial in +/- compensation its not a deal breaker. If you need more flash power than your camera flash can give this is the one to get.
Very pleased with this Y cable. Great quality and would recommend it to anyone that needs one.
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.
I bought this camera for my sister as a birthday present. She was excited and had the camera up and running in about 15mins. The instructions were easy for her to read. She sent me pics today and they were very nice! She said the only drawback was that the instructions did not explain how to email the pics. Only how to install the software. She eventually figured it out. Good first cam for the money. I am now getting the same one for myself.
The remote "learned" all but one seldom used command for HD TV (change screen format), but everything else works like a charm. Once programmed, the RF commands were automatic. I moved all components into a closet behind the wall mount TV, the master blaster worked virtually anyplace I placed it in the closet due to infra-red reflections. Just plugged it in and started using. Didn't even need the plug-in infra-red transmitters. The remote feels solid and well constructed. Some of the buttons could be a little bigger for my taste, but then you'd have a larger remote, so it's a trade-off. I'm very happy with the product and price.
What you see is what you get. A simplistic product that works as described.
ITS A GREAT DIGITAL CAMERA AND OFFER MANY RESOURCES AND HIGH QUALITY PICTURES !
I just bought this DVI cable for my 23" LG LED backlit computer monitor. Before this arrived, I had an HDMI cable hooked up into my video card. This cable improved the picture a great deal. The reason I had bought this is because I wanted to see whether it had an advantage over the HDMI cable since it did not transmit text well on my 1920x1080 resolution. Immediately after swapping cables, there was a blatant improvement over the video quality. Everything I watch (in HD) is crystal clear through my monitor, better than when the HDMI cable was plugged in, and the text is now clear as well.At it's low $10 price tag on Amazon, there is nothing to lose!
I ordered 4 of these, installed all 4gb with no issues & it works perfect! I've installed memory 100+ times and this was no different than when buying from the store (except the great price!)!!!The only issues I had was a shipping error (hey it happens) & it took longer than stated by amazon for the original order to arrive....didn't understand why though when it shipped from Ohio to SW Pennsylvania (2 days max is all it should have taken, not 7).The seller was quick to correct the shipping error and sent out a pre-paid envelope to return the incorrect item along with the correct item.I would definetly buy from this seller again, very pleasant to deal with!!!
I accidentally put this thing through the washing machine, and the dryer, in my pocket.It still works 100% fine. I will never buy another brand of flash drive.
The Case Logic QPB-5 Medium Camcorder Case (Black/Gray), showed up at my door a day early, which was a blessing as my wife was awaiting it's arrival with the highest of expectations. My wife and I had our first child six months prior to ordering this case. We suffer from "new parents syndrome". We aren't sure what we might need, so we buy it all! My wife and I began to equate quality with price. We want the absolute best for our son, can you blame us? We've now seen the error of our ways...(high price does NOT necessarily mean high quality!) , I ordered a camcorder from Amazon.com a few short weeks before ordering the QPB-5. I did not order a case when I submitted my order for the camcorder, because I thought it would be easy to find a reasonably priced, quality case somewhere in the Las Vegas city limits. I was so very wrong. The quality of camcorder cases sold in retail stores for under $100 is laughable. I wanted a case that would not only hold my camcorder and all its accessories, cables, discs and cards, but also protect the camera. I didn't expect to get a case that would allow me to throw the camcorder across the room without damage, but that is exactly what I got in the Case Logic QPB-5 Medium Camcorder Case. My camcorder records on 3" Mini DVD's, and SD Memory Cards. I am able to fit extra DVD's (and of course SD Cards) into this case with all the accessories, and still zip it closed with ease. The QuickDraw camera case pocket pulls the camera forward when opened for fast, easy removal, and has Velcro straps that hold the camera in place once in the pocket. So I actually could throw this case, packed full of my camcorder and accessories, across the room without breaking a thing. Add to that the understated good looks of this case, and you have a product that compares to the ultra-expensive/over-priced cases in stores and online, for a fraction of the price. The only problem I have with this wonderful product is the shoulder strap being a bit short. The shoulder strap may be short, but Case Logic makes up for it in style, comfort and quality. 90% of all camcorder cases I came across had either a simple nylon strap for your shoulder, or some companies went all out and had a generic, sliding peice of fake leather being passed of as a pad. Even my one small complaint seems to support the overall superiority of this case. The Case Logic QPB-5 has a wide strap that distributs weight evenly, providing the illusion of carrying much less weight. Add to the excellent design, a pad shaped for the human shoulder, and, while it could be a few inches longer, you have the best shoulder-strap design out there for under $250! I recommend this case to anyone who is looking to spend less than $250, and wants the best product available!
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.
I've owned a number of PHILLIPS brand DVD units over the years, only upgrading to get new features. They play almost every disk imaginable, have a streamline design, and except for a bit of a learning curve with the remotes, are very easy to use.The DVP5960 is my latest addition, purchased for the novelty of playing high-quality MP4 videos on an SD card reader through the USB port. This is remarkable, and the remote even works to start, stop, pause movies, and navigate the SD card.Others have attested to the quality of the HDMI, I've not yet graduated to HD viewing, I'm usually pretty happy if I can just see and hear the picture.Anyone in the market to replace their DVD unit would find terrific quality, versatility and value in the DVP5960.
I purchased this battery, slow shipment...What do you expect for this price? Upon arrival I put a voltage meter on it, and battery is good. Unbeatable price, considering if you go to wal-mart, your gonna pay about 5 dollars for product...so I would rather wait and pay less.....WILL BUY AGAIN!
Very clear and wide, good focus.
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!!
The FPS1500 speakers are a great value for the sound they deliver. The four satellite speakers provide good sound and can be mounted almost anywhere in the room thanks to their 3 meter long (two speakers) and 5 meter (other two) long cables. The subwoofer provides excellent, strong bass. If one complaint should be made, it would be that the external, movable volume control is a bit too sensitive at certain points. For example, turning the volume knob up from about 33% to 40% increases the volume twofold. This can be remedied by altering the volume on the computer itself and keeping the optional volume control at a set level.Excellent speakers overall, and a great value for anyone looking for good surround sound for a reasonable price.
The Harmony 880 appears to be the perfect universal remote. I am a techy/gadget geek and my 880 gets quite the workout. In my entertainment system I have a LCD TV, a Series 3 Tivo, a Series 2 Tivo, a PS3, a DVD Player a Home Theater System, a WD TV Live box and and XM Roady XT. The Harmony 880 works all of them with great ease. Controlling the PS3 did require purchasing theLogitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3but was worth it to me. The setup and programming is as simple as you could hope for and is very intuitive. I like it too because it has a similar feel and layout to the Tivo remotes. It is also very sturdy. I have dropped the remote on numerous occasions and it has always kept working like a charm. The only negative that I really see with it is the design of the charging station. You have to be sure the remote is sitting just right or it will not charge. You will soon get a feel for this and I very rarely if ever have issues now with it not charging for me. This remote has become a must have for me...I am actually considering purchasing a spare just in case my current one does up and die on me.
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.
After monitoring this mouse for quite some time, i finally decided to buy it when amazon decreased the price and offered a $10 discount on a future purchase. I had a Microsoft Wireless laser mouse 6000, which was alot bulkier, and inpractical for a laptop user (i use the macbook pro, with windows installed). But my main complaint involved the mouse's sensitivity. Yes, i have toyed around with the tracking and scrolling speed to no avail.Upon receiving the VX, that was the first thing i paid attention to, and in that respect, it is excellent. The mouse really does bound to my finger's command, taking the cursor where i want it to be. Now for the so-called "Revolution", which is really no revolution at all.My previous mouse had a fast scrolling speed, to flip through articles and such (which i need), but not as fast as the VX. But you wouldn't want super fast scrolling, otherwise you'll miss the pieces you want to read. So really, its useless, unless you have super fast brain processing to match this mouse's scrolling speed. Again, this was not the main factor which drew me to buy the mouse. I liked its overall size, mobility, and design (which like all new mice on the market offer some sort of ergonometric feel). Although it seems alittle cheaply built as opposed to the sturdier microsoft, it is really ok in that sense.The options (Logitech Control Center) are myriad, offering complete control over the buttons on the mouse. I myself use the zoom, back and forward buttoms to open up applications and documents i use alot (like itunes, specific word documents). The search button, placed in the center of the mouse is helpful as well, allowing you to highlight a word or sentence, then searching it thru google, yahoo, etc. The default opens up spotlight (a local search engine for apple to search for anything on the computer). The problem is, after i set up the options, the spotlight does not open when i want it to anymore (when i manually click its feature on the notebook desktop). I will have to find out the reason why. I do know, by experience, logitech software tends to screw up computer applications. Overall, discovering and adjusting the options in the control center is fairly easy. Took me a few minutes to acquaint myself, but now im ok.If you're in the market for a "laptop" mouse, this one is worth checking. You will be impressed with its sensitivity, the control options, and its overall size and feel in your hand.
My network is two wireless XP laptops and a Linksys 802.11b router so I was a little worried about mixing networking brands - but it worked out fine. Virtually no slowdown compared to having the printer directly connected to the laptop and I print some pretty big files. Setup wasn't too bad (~15-20 min staring at the manual really confused, 5 min reading amazon.com reviews, ~20-30 min installation). Much like what Hafizullah said, it's better to config in steps: configure the printer in the wired configuration and then get it to work wirelessly. Since the manual is mostly useless, here's what I did:1. Wire it up (connect the print server to the router with an ethernet cable and the printer to the print server by USB).2. Turn on printer, power on the print server (after startup sequence of ~20 sec, ethernet light should be lit).3. At this point open up a browser and go to "192.168.0.10" and the print server config utility should start.4. Click on the "configuration" tab and set: password, connection mode (mine is infrastructure), ESS-ID (your network's name), wireless channel, WEP (# bits and password). It's important to type the WEP key in exactly with no spaces or dashes because the utility won't give any error message if the password is wrong. Click 'save'.5. Click on the "Network" tab and change the IP address if you want. It has to be within the range of assignable IP addresses for your wireless network (e.g. my router assigns from 192.169.1.1 to 192.169.1.101, so I set the print server to 192.169.1.2). Make sure to set "manually assign" otherwise you won't know what address your printer is on! I think the workgroup has to be set, but I'm not sure (I set it to the name of the wireless network).. Click 'save'.6. At this point you should be able to print a test page. Click on the "tools" tab and click to print a test page. If it prints, you're in business.7. Now you can set up the printer drivers. The instructions are actually pretty good for this, so use them here. Once that's done, try printing something that isn't a test page to make sure the printer itself is set up OK.8. Now to configure the wireless portion. Unplug the ethernet cable, and click the reset button (recessed in the back of the print server). Once it finishes booting, the "wireless" light should be on or blinking. If so then you should be done. Try printing something.. I didn't have everything correctly set up initially, so this step took a few minutes. I think everything necessary to set was covered in #4.Good Luck!
I love the sound and styling of the Kensington SX 3000R. Unfortunately it does not charge an ipod touch, regardless of the 30-pin charger compatability. Also, the radio interface is extremely basic- it involves you blindly pressing >>| unitll you find the station you want. There is no on-screen display to show what station you're on and if you want station 100.1 for example, you have to go all the way up one by one every time. Other than that, it works great with the ipod and the sound is well worth it's cost.
I've only had this fold-up stand for six months and am not sure how long it will hold up, but so far it's been great. I use it when I travel on plains and trains. It is light weight and compact and fits perfectly in my iPad tote bag. It holds the iPad securely in place and is flexible and versatile in positioning the iPad. For me, it was an excellent accessory purchase and I use it all the time.
Jaton Wincom 56k V92 Pci Intel/Ambient with Voice/Caller IDI got ripped off with this modem from Sky Box-USA as it fits the computer motherboard for a 1998 486 computer. It explains the aged beat up package it came in. It was probaldy sitting on the shelf for 10 years. I never know if it works. Won't fit any new computer.
This is slightly awkward to use - the ipod interface puts it to shame. Small buttons, and multi-step processes for getting around the functions. BUT, it is much more flexible. Getting CD's into it is much faster and easier than with the ipod, and it has infinite storage capacity and a choice of fidelities. It is great for a musician - I use it to record concerts and rehearsals with excellent results. If you are technically adept, it is a the superior format for mp3 stuff, recording, portable data storage etc.The battery life is fine for play back - longer than ipod. For recording, it consumes less power with the old MD's rather than the new gig md's (same fidelity choices, just less space on the older ones).
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.
Restkess is not a new book and I don't know how I missed it!! It is truly exciting and full of unexpected twist and turns it. It spends equal time during WW2 and thirty years layer as a mother gradually reveals to her daughter her secret life as spy who has had to take on a new identity to avoid being killed by a traitor living in luxury and a perceived war hero which is far from the truth!!!
The headphones worked just great, but after only two weeks there is a problem with one of the sides (a crackle in the phone). Now I have to find out how to get a refund. To my knowledge, I did nothing to cause this problem.
Well worth the money... I used it to test all the network ports in my home office to be solid. This allowed me to focus on and narrow down the problem in just a couple of minutes to a bad network cable that I was using (internal wire broken inside the cable) from the port to one of the machines (long story but you should get the issue here from this) . This cable had an intermittent short and would occasionally blip out on me. This item is well worth the cost and it has paid for itself in the first few minutes I had it. I paid extra $$ for 2 day shipping but received it in 4 days and that sucks, so think about that one before clicking on that when making your purchase. I am not a rookie network person and I have reasonable experience and knowledge in networks and wiring. This device is a great tool to have. I would recommend this to a friend in a New York Second!
if i may rate a ten stars i do it!!!Moderately Priced, Good Sound, Great Product!,the sound its very goodthe speaker its charger battery ipodits compatible with the ipod touchBrings protective casebrings the Dock Adapter for all iPodI RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!!!!
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.
Cheapest HDMI cable i ever found.. Also, the only one that supports the US Troops over seas (Ships to APOs). It's funny because i had 4 different HDMI cables in my cart, and this one (the cheapest 1 ever at 81 cents and 6ft long) was the only one that shipped to APO addresses. I reccomend you buy this product. It got here in a timely manner as well. It took all of 4 days to get here.
A little lengthy but good enough. Wish they were a little cheaper and had better clips but otherwise it's just a cable.
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)
I want to get an 128MB and maybe 256 MB for this device. Does anyone see a problem with this.
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.
Getting that pancake grill to the right temperature was always a problem, and the grandchildren were not happy. Picked this one because it was the one that Alton Brown used on Food TV, and buying it at Amazon for about half the list price seemed like a good idea. I have checked the oven temperature, the freezer, and the griddle .. all look to be spot on what they should be. Is this a lab grade instrument? Does it cost what a lab grade costs? No, it is affordable and serves its purpose well. I am a happy cooker!
This antenna was a rip-off. I bought it at the regular price, and it doesn't work. Bought the Terk antenna, and the quality is so much better. This one performs as well as the dinky rabbit-ear antenna from a dollar store. So save yourself money and go visit the dollar store if you're thinking of buying 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.
Very low price, thought it might not hold up well. At very first, the battery lost its power quickly. But after using it several times over a few days, fully charging it after depleting it fully, the battery seems to hold a good solid charge, comparable to the Canon OEM battery that I still have.
I bought this primarily to convert old VHS tapes to digital format - to DVDs or on hard drive before going to DVDs. Seems it is useless for that so I am bummed. What should one do if one wants to preserve old VHS tapes - they seem to have some kind of copy protection system that doesn't allow you to use your own tapes to be converted to DVDs. SharpUSA.com website says you cannot connect this DVD recorder to a video recorder. What a shame - and by the way the manual is VERY hard to make sense of - fine if you have tons of time but not user-friendly at all. No INDEX, nothing. I am very disappointed. I am seriously thinking of returning product unless some guru can tell me how to make DVD out of your old VHS tapes using THIS RECORDER (or give tested advice on a different recorder). My eperience with DVDs has been bad - just as generally with computers - extremely shoddy technology with a mountain of hype - waste of time and money. I may revise this review later - but so far my recommendation is to research more and go with something else. Panasonic quality is better though they have format issues. This one causes flicker on TV whereas Panasonic did not, on the same TV screen. Also, don't buy Lasonic products - very cheap with tons of functions but useless junk.
No complaints, worked perfectly and now I can connect my PC to my TV without moving either...
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!
Useful case, easy access and good material. The orifice to pass the strap through wears easily.
I just have one word for describe this product: AMAZING!, if any of you person tired of overheating problems i really solved it with this, and also it's pretty silent.Computer Comfiguration:Case IntelIntel 865GLCPentium IV 3.2 1Meg Cache1 Gig RAMAti Radeon 9600xtSata 160gb3Com Sblive
I have ordered for several different printers from this company, and they always work great. And, you can't beat the price!
If you're looking for headphones with decent sound isolation, but don't want to spend $300 for Bose, these Shure E2c work pretty well. I travel the New York City area mass transit system every day, and find these do a good job of blocking out the low end train/subway rumble, not to mention the annoyance of cell phone and human conversations. They don't block out everything, but make life more tolerable for sure. In addition, the sound isolation allows you to listen to your music at a much lower volume, which not only saves your hearing but spares others (especially in the office) from listening to sound leakage which can occur at high volume.I would concur with many others that the bass response could be better, however if you experiment with the earpieces that are provided you can find the tightest possible fit which accomplishes the objectives of 1) the best noise reduction and 2) the best bass response. Again, if you have money to burn go ahead and buy the Bose; however, if you're like me and don't want to break the bank on headphones, the Shure are a very acceptable alternative, especially at the $60 Amazon sale price.
I purchased this product and was very very dissapointed. The software for this product is very bad. I had to take it off my laptop as it caused a lot of problems with my system even when the bluetooth device wasn't plugged in. So I figure no problem, go to the Kensington web site and get some updated software. Kensington has NO software for it listed on their site. What a joke of a company. My guess would be they didn't want to invest in R&D for the software so they are just dumping inventory of a failed product. I will NEVER buy any product from Kensington afgter this experience.
We bought the KX-TG5210M and the optional extra handset (KX-TGA520M) in Dec. 2004. The display on the option handset quit working in Jan. 2005. Like the other reviewer said, a phone that doesn't work is worthless. In addition, after answering a call on one of the handsets, the other handset (the one I didn't answer) shows a missed call even though I just answered it. This is annoying because you can't keep track of calls you missed because some of the calls shown as missed were actually answered.
I purchased this several week ago to fly with. It is so functional. You would not believe how much you can fit in there. Best of all, I paid half of what Best Buy charges for the same Backpack.
This is a nice little hub but lacks USB2.0 and also its would have been nice to have a power adapter.
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.
I love the flip screen, and the ability to print directly onto a CD. No complaints about this printer. Am in the process of buying of buying another printer for my mother as a gift.
this is underrated if you stick to it. what i did was upgraded the memory to 4gb pc5300 667mhz even though the specs say only its only 2gb capable and 533mhz capable. works great and fast. also replaced the cpu with a pentium m 2ghz in lieu of the slow celeron 1.5ghz. works great too. i restored to factory settings, uninstalled all hp bloatware and games, now its fast as in lightning fast. windows xp pro sp3 loads in 10 seconds. the windows splash screen progress bar takes only 4 passes and windows boots up. i also used a 1gb compact flash card as the pagefile which really optimizes read speed and access. the dvd drive door doesnt open but i changed the top metal cover to a similar one and it works fine. wireless pci adapter has not failed ever since. overall a great value. its more like a laptop
had already installed the palm desktop stuff, had unsuccesfully tried an iconcepts product, but plugged this one in, hit sync with no reboot or setup, and it worked! again, on osX 10.2.3. highly recommended.
I purchased this memory card for my Canon Digital Rebel XTi camera. Great memory card...FAST...RELIABLE...NO PROBLEMS. This memory card is able to keep up with the continuous shooting specs of the camera. The 2gig card can hold a little over 100 shots taken in the RAW + Large JPEG picture mode on the camera. In just the RAW mode, it can hold around 200 shots.
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.
First It's a whole lot cheaper than others in stores and I'm using it for my xbox 360 it works perfectly. It shipped really fast and it works great.
Burned 25 DVD-R's for disk backup, no errors or bad discs at all.It's more worth it to get the Verbatim 100-pack for $30 though
This is the second Tunebase I have owned--the first being replaced due to it's incompatibility with my new iPod's form factor--and I find that it answers quite nicely. The plug fits snuggly in the power outlet on my '01 Stratus. The radio broadcast is very clear.I especially like that it is capable of displaying quite your selected radio station on the iPod's screen. I also like that it comes with something like nine different adapters to accommodate a wide variety of iPods.All in all, I am very happy with this product, and have no complaints whatsoever.
I had never created a website, but with a very rudimentary knowledge of HTML was able to make some slight modifications to an existing website with Notepad. I had looked at purchasing FrontPage, but reviews said that it did not work well with Vista, which I had. Therefore, if I was going to buy any program to create a website, price forced me to Expressions Web. After checking the Microsoft website for EW, I discovered that the "upgrade" version would install if there was any version of Microsoft Office on the computer. For the $99 price, I felt I could not go too far wrong.The install went extremely easy as I do have Office 2007 on the computer. I read the complete EULA and think that it will actually allow me to install EW on multiple computers as long as only one copy is being used at any given time. (If you want to install it on multiple computers, which I did, be sure to read the EULA.)Some of the reviews had said that the tutorial did not work. They were right. I discovered that the small tutorial had used the word "click" at one point and it should have been "right click". Once that discovery was made, I was able to complete the tutorial. The written documentation is very skimpy, but it does offer some help to a novice if you read it several times.There is no wizard program to help you create a website as there is in FrontPage. There are, however about a dozen templates. I wanted to create a new website for my family genealogy association and I needed flexibility in having several links to multiple pages with different topics. I chose a "Business" template that I was able to modify to fit my needs. Without any knowledge of HTML, I would not have been able to make these modifications. I also used the help screens and never found one that had instructions that would work for me. I do not know if the help screens were not accurate, or if the problem was caused by something that I had incorrectly done before I went to the help screen. There were also lots of trial and error procedures, but after about 30 hours on the computer, I was finished.I did not use EW to upload to the web server; instead I used a separate FTP program. I also had the luxury of uploading my beta versions to a subfolder on the website so that I and others could test it out.I am giving Expressions Web 4 stars because it was economical to buy, easy to install, gave me no problems while running, and did allow me to create a good looking and very functional website. Now I am going to try and find a good instruction book for the program.
I have the x1240, an earlier version of this product.The printer works ok... but i am having alot of trouble getting the scanner to work on a Windows 2000 PC. No scanning software on the cd that I can find. The help file references a program that wasnt installed and i can't find it by exploring the CD either.Maybe its defective but Lexmark support is notoriously tough to deal with.
I needed a camera for a college course, and I was sick of borrowing the cameras from the school. That however was why I bought this camera. The school gives out the same ones for people to borrow.So I bought the camera and have been using it on my terms the last few days. The picture quality is great. It's easy to use, even my roommate got the hang of it quickly. Also it uses SD.I say the use of SD is a plus because I have an SD reader on my computer. This saves me from what I read is a complaint with the camera. Having to install the software. I just pop out the SD card and put in in the reader. No software required.I do recommend you buy a bigger storage card. The one is comes with is a slow 16MB MMC card. It's basically worthless.All in all it's a great camera for anyone who isn't a professional, and wants great photo quality.
In less than three months I owned three HipZip players, all faulty. The first two players worked for a short time (1 week and 1 day, respectively) before the ejection system broke, trapping the disk inside. The final player had a faulty reset button, and since the player tends to jam and not read disks under the best of circumstances, the reset button is key. The controls are very slow to respond. The bookmark feature is clumsy and its use inadequately explained.Equally bad is Iomega's customer support for this product. I was given advice that was not applicalbe to the player. E-mailed support questions were often not read thoroughly. My complaint that the reset button was faulty got this response: &quot;I understand that you you are facing with the problem that disk doesn't spin and would not read any disk.&quot; I've read fortune cookies that were more helpful.Credit where it's due: song transfer is as simple as drag and drop, upgrading the firmware is equally easy, and the anti-skip is highly effective. The earbuds supplied are uncomfortable and a little tinny, but passable until you can get a better pair.
It is exactly what it says it is and it is a miraculous price at .01 cents.
I had a need to replace an AutoAlert driveway alarm. I read review after review trying to find something similar with a good rating. Dakota had several products but this came closest to my needs and had decent reviews so I gave it a shot. I was not disappointed.Installation couldn't be easier and it's been working flawlessly for the past several months through hot, cold, dry and wet weather. Because some contractors (Kabletown) had previously cut my old AutoAlert probe wire I buried the Dakota's probe wire in a 1/4&#34; PVC conduit about 1' underground. The probe itself is about 10'-15' from the road and has never given a false warning. Truthfully, it never has given a false warning with a vehicle but if you happen to bump the &#34;black box&#34; on the wall it may set the unit off. This unit also has 12v contacts inside (and outside) that are momentarily turned on when the alarm goes off so you can hook up other bells, whistles or warning devices. I was easily able to attach my old AutoAlert wireless chime (This unit does not come with a wireless chime option - almost a reason to drop a star, almost) to the inside contacts so along with it's own, loud, buzzer I can reuse my wireless chime up in my office!The product did exactly what it's supposed to do, works great, was easy to install myself and you can hook up other alert devices if needed. I would highly recommend this device to others.
No, not everyone can afford a nice beefy graphics card to show off at the LAN party, and sometimes we can't even afford a computer with an AGP slot inside it. In which case, this card ought to fill up one of your PCI slots nicely.The graphics boost is what you'd expect. But you know how these things are with computers - this card will be a proverbial goliath in less than a year. In the meantime, it should be enough to let you play graphic-intensive games with all your buddies until you've saved enough money for your next upgrade.Having video input and output is nice. Since I can run wires to the back of TV, my computer serves as the de-facto DVD player of the house. The inputs are useful to friends with camcorders - though I personally haven't had much use for them.But you know, it's nice to be able to watch my favorite shows on my own when the group concensus won't let me do so on the normal TV. Why pay for Tivo when you've got all of the same functionality right here? Just be sure you have ample hard drive space while you're recording (sadly, the included software won't let you record your shows straight to DivX).Bottom line, it's not the greatest when it comes to just the graphics, but it'll certainly get the job done, and it'll do it with enough nice quirks to leave you feeling oddly satisfied with your purchase.
Been using this on the ps3 for 3 years now. It is a bad ass piece of hardware. Thanks for the good product and fast shipping.
Sigh... I've used these reviews and online forums alot to help guide me in purchases and this is my first "give back" in posting my own thoughts. I really like the print quality of the epson printer and the ease with which to operate the all-in-one features, but the fact that I've had two printers in a row catastrophically fail on me along with the similar failures (google search for "epson printer stopped printing") means that I won't be buying another Epson product for a long time. From what I've read it appears that there is a design flaw with the vacuum tube coming off internal to the printer. I've replaced the ink cartridges twice and not a single drop of ink comes out. Last time Epson sent me an upgraded printer (CX6400) and I have not called them yet, but now I can't print my Christmas cards so not sure what I'm gonna do - but I won't be buying an Epson!Better wishes to you if you buy an Epson...
I bought my charger 4 years ago when I purchased my digital camera and I am still using it along with the original batteries. I use them quite frequently, I am very impressed that both the charger and batteries have lasted this long. The batteries hold a great charge too.
nice nice nice. For a fast film this has good color and seems to be forgiving on the exposure. We use it for karate picts where we don't want the flash. Since costco still develops and puts on DVD using this is not expensive and makes the kids think before they snap a picture.
I like it though because it may come in useful. I got the 9V clip with it(paid separate) it should be included. There are others with a switch which may be more useful. I got it to enegize my fuel injector but found later that 12volts won't hurt injectors.
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!
Greetings. I purchased this item with a pre-known info. I have a friend that uses one and he is very happy with it. I purchased one and I also very happy with it. It has room for a full size camera with a lens and two pockets for two lenses or one lens in one pocket with accesories in the other pocket. Seems very small but once in use it does not seem that small. The only drawback I found out is the shoulder belt holder needs a little more padding. I got one of those 'fake lamb' skin accesory for a car seat belt and it works wonders. The sling has pockets all over the place for memory cards, batteries, release attachments (cable release if you use a film camera). Any person will be happy using this sling bag.
I purchased this scanner to scan thousands of film strips and slides from an old family archive. So far I have only scanned 300+ 35 mm b&w negative film strips. At the 4800 resolution, it takes about 1 hour to scan 2 strips of 6 pictures each. While it is going to take me quite some time to get through all of the pictues, I have been very impressed by the scanner. It generally autodetects the strips very well, though there are some tricks I've picked up for partial strips or strips with "missing" pictures (basically place the strip as far from the hinge side of the mounting bracket as possible, paper filler typically not needed). One thing that surpised me is that my home theater cannot play such high resolution pictures. I have resorted to using ImageMagick to convert the pictures to lower resolution to be able to display on the system (knowing DOS commands helps here!).
got the fan in 3 days. too bad the rest of my order for my new PC isnt here already loli have used these items before, it is just very important to keep your system clean (no dust) as that will build up in the squirrel cage fan and wear the bearing out prematurely.
This is a quality built product Don't see a great deal of change when rotated. That may be on me.
This is a nice portable GPS device, but there are flaws. Understanding its limitations can make expectations tolerable.Pros: Customizable voices(everyone loves this), bluetooth capability to receive and make phone calls, nice color display, adequate voice prompts, points of interest in system surprisingly helpful.Cons: No option to limit route to paved roads only(ask Kim family how important this one is, as the same thing almost happened to me and my family), No ability to save current location as favorite(unless address is recognized), bluetooth compatibility is very limited, some bugs in system cause crashes if address is to rte road, no ability to plan route on desktop then transfer to portable, no ability to manipulate or customize favorites on desktop and transfer to portable.Newer systems may merit your attention if these flaws are addressed, but this is not a bad device at a good price.
I bought two Astar DVD-3200 units to play training DVDs produced in-house.The Good: the 3200 has a nice sleek design and full function remote with zoom-in and volume control, and it automatically loops the program. It plays Hollywood DVDs well. It is amazing anyone could make this thing for $29.The Bad: little things like 1972-style LED indicators (display says LOAd instead of LOAD or Load); big problem is that the in-house training DVD did not play well at first. It showed serious compression/decompression artifacts and audio skipping. Sometimes when I insert the DVD, the player thinks it is a DVD-R, so I remove and re-insert the disc a few times until it read correctly. After several power cycles, restarts, disc reloads, and maybe the 1+ hour burn-in period, the training DVD plays acceptably. To be fair, the problem could be the disc, but the same training disc played flawlessly in an Xbox and a Powerbook.According to my video post-production expert, short-run DVDs produced in-house often have problems playing in older DVD players and it would seem in new cheap DVD players.Fortunately I burned-in and tested this thing before the training meeting. If you need a perfect out-of-the-box experience playing in-house or non-Hollywood DVDs, you might want to test your disc before you buy, or spend a little more for a name brand.
Very nice, the camera bag have enough space for every thinh you want to put in it. the tripod is good also the charger and the batteries.
I bought this external hard drive used off an online auction site. I was skeptical because of all the bad write up,s but because it was cheap I bought it. I am glad I did. I have had the hard drive for almost a year and had one problem, but I found a way around it. First off, I have a PowerMac G4. I have several LACIE D2 external drives with no problems. I added this one. When I first hooked it up, I transferred about 50GB of movies onto it using the 2.0 USB port. No problems. When I did it again, I ran into a problem. It would never transfer anything (greater than 1 file at a time) to the hard drive. It would fail, stop, turn itself off and then back on. The problem stopped when I switched to firewire. No more problems. I use a portion of it for Final Cut Pro files and the other for movie storage. I am pleased with the drive. I cannot recommend the USB connection, but with my MAC and firewire, it works fine.
THIS IS MY SECOND PURCHASE OF THESE TDK DVDS. I WILL PURCHASE THEM AGAIN AS I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM.
I use this on my refrigerator with an electronic interface to provide some sort of surge protection. 2 years later I have had no issues.
I have used 4 previous products from Philips: Exp 103, Exp 201, Exp 303, and Exp 503. This product beats Exp 103 in every area. It also beats Exp 201 and Exp 303 in all other areas, except that it does not provide searching within an MP3 track. Philips provided and advertised that you can search within an audio CD track, but who would use an audio track when MP3 is available? The model Exp 503 had a backlight also on the screen, that this product is missing. But the dot matrix display is more clearly readable on this Exp 325, even though limited to external light only. None of the previous models could resume from where you left before, but this new product is very satisfying in this respect. If Philips puts back searching function within MP3 tracks, I would give it full 5-Star rating. Also, I would appreciate the backlight like on Exp 503.But on all the previous purchases I had paid high prices ... Compared to them, the price ... feels very very attractive... Thank you Philips and thank you Amazon.com !!
There's not much to say, as I didn't do bench-testing! :-) But I have a long relationship with Lexar products and like all the other cards I've used, this is reliable. It is fast, as advertised, in downloading from card to computer via a UDMA reader, and the value has become quite good. A good size for a single outing or to have on hand for daily use over time.Great product, good price these days. "No worries... it's all good."
Pros: Easy to setup with the computer minidisk, easy to load/unload songs, a lot of neat little features like voice recording/sound recording, good sound quality.Cons: Earbuds are hard and uncomfortable. I recommend using regular headphones. The button interface is somewhat frustrating at first, but it didn't take me that long to get used to it. The instructions are also hard to understand, mainly because the wording in some parts is a little vague. Space given is misleading. 256 MB my foot. There's really only 245 MB on it - which makes me wonder where the remaining 11 MB went.It's a good player, worth the price, but the fact that it doesn't hold as much as the package says it does bugs me quite a bit.
I currently own two lenses for my 40D. This an a $1200 Canon 24-70 f2.8L. This lens by far gets more use for me. I like the compact size and I am very happy with the image quality. The 24-70 has proved too large, heavy and imposing for my main style of casual shooting. I am very happy with my purchase, and this lens has opened me up to the joy of prime lenses. I am a casual hobbyist still in the learning phase and I found that being preoccupied with the constant zooming on the 24-70 distracted me from concentrating on using my other camera settings correctly. I ended up with leaving it on auto settings all the time and was never happy with my photos. Taking the zoom distraction out of the equation is really helping me learn to focus on my exposure, f-stops, ISO and other important features. I think it's also helping me slow my whole process down and think more about composing my shots since I am doing the work of moving around instead of the zoom doing it for me. This has turned out to be a great learning lens but I think it also produces great quality images. I don't see a huge difference between the photos taken with this vs. the $1200 lens! I'm not saying the L isn't worth it, but if you are still learning and/or don't have a huge budget, this is a great lens.I also love the 1.4 - it's great for indoor shooting with low lighting. I get shots with this that I couldn't with the $1200 2.8.One note that everybody already mentioned but that I didn't truly listen to and absorb before buying is the crop factor. On the 40d crop body, this lens really can sometimes be a little tight. It does get limiting sometimes. I plan on supplementing it soon with the Sigma 30mm 1.4.
I got this new mp3/cdplayer a while ago. Withen the week I had droped it once, and the thing broke. The other cd players I have had would last million of times of being droped. This one dident. If u would like a mp3 player if I was you I would look a an older one and the revews for it.
Well I'm happy with my M45-S169. I've had mine over 4 years now and never had a problem with the computer. I recently upgraded to 1024 of RAM and my old computer keeps on a truckin' like a champion.
Lost usb cable for Canon camera.Unable to download and print school pictures,very happy to have found replacement and have it delivered so quickly!!!
Sharp Aquos LC46D82U 46" 1080p LCD HDTVAfter looking at Best Buy, Circuit City and hours and hours of research on the internet, we selected this LCD TV by Sharp. Best Buy listed this TV on "clearance" for $2499.99. It is at the top of the pack for technology vs. value. We saved $500 on this TV by ordering it with Amazon. I did some research on a few of the other sellers of this TV on Amazon's site and they did not have a glowing reputation on internet review sites when you ordered directly from them. These companies faired better on Amazon's site, but we decided we felt better parting with our money directly to Amazon.We purchased this TV well before Christmas expecting delays. It couldn't have gone smoother. In 10 days we had our TV and this included the Thanksgiving holiday. Eagle shipping called us to expect delivery soon and then called again to set up a date to meet at our residence. I shared the concern of another reviewer that they contract out to private people to deliver the final leg. He arrived in a dented minivan with no help or dolly. Fortunately, my teenage son was home. He gave me a pencil to sign the invoice, but I donated an ink pen to him. He was nice and thanked us for our help with getting the big box into the house. I believe it weighed almost 90 pounds.All in all, we are quite pleased with our experience. The TV is fantastic and we got a great value. The TV went down slightly in price the following week and Amazon refunded my request with lightening speed on the same day I e-mailed them! Most people are worried, like me, about the experience, not the technology of the TV. Not to worry--all is well.
I don't see what the problem is. I've had this model for a few months now and have had no unexpected problems. It does play both -R and +R discs perfectly, and easily records to anything but DVD-RAM. If you've been experiencing playback problems, then the issue is most likely with the write on the disc itself. On the downside, and like most every set-top DVD recorder, the recorded discs probably won't play in other machines without reauthoring. And, the remote control is lacking features commonly found on others. But, overall this is a fantastic recorder for the price.
The D-Link DGS-2205 5 port Gigabyte Switch performs exactly as it should. Plug and play.Literally took a 10/100 switch out and replaced it with the DGS-2205, and instant Gigabyte speeds over Ethernet.I would not hesitate to buy another if I had the need. In fact, I just may do so, to future proof my expanding wired network.Great price [...], and Amazon shipped promptly.
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.
For just $3, you have no reason not to buy one (or 5) of these cables. With just about every gadget using HDMI cables, having a few extras will come in handy fast. Don't pay the $20, $40, or $60 for the same cables in stores. Just get these.(Note: Check reviews as some "Sold by" companies are not as trust worthy as others.)DVI Gear delivered fast, and were reliable.
Save your money for something that is ready for consumer use. This thing has several non-radar alert features that you cannot turn off. They go off constantly and will drive you nuts. One is supposed to be triggered by the approach of an emergency vehicle equipped with a strobe light. Nobody around here has them on the vehicles but the darn thing sounded constantly...even when I was the only car on the road for miles. While the regular radar and laser features seem to work as advertised, the false alarms from the non radar features will drive you to drink! I finally tossed this unit in the cylindrical file and bit the price bullet for a Beltronics Vector 955. Now THAT is a radar detector that does what it is supposed to do without causing me to tear out what little hair I have left!
This is a solidly built, highly protective case for the Palm Tungsten TX (I assume it also works well for the T5, but this one was bought for a TX). The design is simple; it consists of an aluminum hardshell lined with thin neoprene that provides shock protection. It doesn't add much to the size or weight of the TX, and most everything is accessible with the case shut (you probably can't put it in a crade-type charger, but that's about it.) Overall quality seems pretty good, and your TX is likely to survive a drop from 'held in your hand' height to the floor with no or minimal cosmetic damage.There are, however, two quirky things with the design that caused me to ding it a star in the rating.1) The latch/grip point you use to open the case is, IMO, poorly designed. It is fairly difficult to open the case with one hand, since the little grippy bit on the 'front' of the case is hard to grip/push effectively. There is a small lip on the 'back' side that is easy to push against -- but you normally would open the case by pulling the 'front' towards you, not pushing the 'back' away. On the bright side, it is not going to come open accidentally in a bag or anything like that.2) The SD card slots in the inside front of the unit seem to be backwards. The way the cards go into the slots, you are looking at the backside of them -- and the contacts are exposed and vulnerable to damage! They should be flipped around the other way so that the contacts are protected better and you can see the labels on the front of the cards.The belt clip isn't that great -- it doesn't 'lock' like some other designs I've seen, so the PDA can swing and rotate annoyingly -- but at least is solidly built and doesn't look like it will fall apart or fall off. If you want something to keep a TX on your hip, look elsewhere.This case is nearly identical in design to the "Palm TX Armor Case" (which I also ordered for comparison purposes). That case is available in black if you want a hard case that isn't silver in color. I kept this one because the it seemed a little sturdier and it came with a 2-year product protection label from StuffBak for free.
Perfect for me, as I have a surround sound receiver for one room, and need a powered amp to drive my outdoor speakers. Thank you Sonos for listening to your customers.
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.
My light boom didn't come with its own set of wheels and is just too heavy to move around without them so I ordered this set. They are wonderful. They turn and ride smoothly with no jerking or hanging up. They easily lock into place when needed and can be removed just as easily when needed elsewhere. I'm an amateur but these wheels are so sturdy, I think a pro would love them just as much as I do.
I would have to say that it is great for the $. It is very responsive and does what I need it to do. My only flaw is some of the buttons and how you have to page through and select the item that you want to use. Additionally (it might) I haven't been able to figure a way for it to just utilize the volume button for the TV or amplifier on its own. Therefore, when I use the satellite function I have to go and select (page through) the tv button select it and use it. I have know less "smart" remotes to be able to function a volume always. Also there is a way to "smart" program the remote by shooting the other remote at it; it just doesn't work or I am doing something wrong. Therefore I had to program it manually, which wasn't a big deal. Overall a good buy for sure.
I've been waiting for this keyboard since December. Microsoft has had problems in production and deadlines about this product. As of the day I write this, Microsoft's website "Press Pass" still publishes an article saying this keyboard and mouse set will be released "January 2007." That didn't happen. But it is here now and I'm not too impressed, even though I'm satisfied.I was debating between getting this product and the Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard (these keyboards are media-centered keyboards, no numerical keypads in addition). I've used the diNovo Edge and I've liked it. I purchased this Microsoft product because it is both slightly cheaper and comes with a matching mouse.The diNovo Edge has a lithium Ion battery and a recharging station which looks nice but is impractical because it stands the keyboard on an edge so that it cannot be used while charging (looks cool). This 7000 keyboard, however, is powered by 4 AA batteries, but this keyboard is just as slim and sleek as the diNovo keyboard. On another Microsoft webpage that profiles hardware like this, it is advertised that 4 AA batteries power this keyboard for "an average of over nine months." What is weird (and almost unnecessary) is to make the mouse (unlike the keyboard) come with a recharging base. It is as if Microsoft started with the newer (yet to be released) 8000 model of this keyboard/mouse set (which is going to cost more) and just started subtracting features. For example, whereas the diNovo and the 8000 model of this product have light-up features for dark room usage, this 7000 model does not. Also, the 800 comes with a hub that both the mouse and keyboard use instead of just a hub for the mouse (as in the 7000).For me, I was disappointed when I started typing on this 7000 model keyboard because the key-depression sounds are as loud as my laptop or PC (some people however like a stronger physical and audible feedback from the keys as they type). diNovo has soft key-depression, and even though this 7000 model wasn't advertised with soft keys I hoped it was a basic feature. The Bluetooth technology works as expected. My favorite feature is the keyless Function buttons which can be redefined for your specific shortcuts. My mouse came with differing pressure levels for the right and left clicks and this has been irritating (the left-click is very sensitive).In sum: the 7000 keyboard has a cheaper feel than the diNovo (mine is made of hard plastic and the diNovo is partly made of fiberglass); but I shook around this keyboard and pressed on its sides fairly hard: it's pretty durable. This is currently one of the most sophisticated keyboards on the market and it's the most Vista-ready keyboard currently. It's sleek, ergonomic, and rests no higher than your watch on the table. I'm satisfied.
After thorough research for the past few months, I was about to buy the MDR V-6. But after closer inspection, and reading NUMEROUS reviews, I settled on the MDR V-7506. I have to say, this is one of the BEST headphone and it is incredibly cheap for something of this caliber. Contrary to what others claim about the "flat" sound, that is what music is suppose to sound like when recording. If you honestly want to add more bass, then just change your equalizer settings. But overall, these headphones have allowed me to enjoy the likes of Mahler, Dvorak, and even Coltrane. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? BUY THE HEADPHONES!
I really like this ereader stand that I ordered. It folds neatly & my ereader fits on it vey nicely.I thought at first it was a little too high priced but so far has proven to be worth every penny.I would recommend it to anyone.
Bright pictures, good bargain. This lens give live to every picture if you compare it to the 18-55 mm included with many Nikon cameras. The AF only works with bodies including motorized auto focus
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.
I have one that I bought new in 2004. So this one is going to be my a backup. I bought it used. According to the seller It had not been used for at least 2 years. I replaced the dried up ink tanks, ran the cleaning cycle and did a nozzle check. After a few deep cleanings and letting it sit over night it printed a perfect nozzle pattern. My original i860 prints glossy photos almost as good as my Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printer at a fraction of the cost. I suspect this one will do as well. For the i860 I use cheap ink from LD Products. For all around printing the draft mode is quite good and as fast as most laser printers. It has 5 individual ink tanks, cyan, yellow, magenta, one photo black and one black for text. This arrangement further reduces the cost of ink.I did a lot of checking and calculating and concluded that I cannot print cheaper or better any other way. The i860 is one of the two best inkjets Canon ever built. On later models you have to use Canon inks, which quadruples the cost of ink.
I bought one of these and was very pleased with it for about a year. Then, all of a sudden, inside a week, it stopped recognizing commercial dvds. Now it won't recognize anything. LG does not have a fix. From massive internet complaints, this is a common problem I have two LG internal DVD writers on my computers and have no problem with them. I cannnot figure out where the problem is. LG DOES NOT have firmware upgrades or anything useful on the web site. I have reached a dead end. I'm probably going to junk it. Don't waste your money.
I am really getting a kick out of my new Cool Pix 950. It a greatcamera, and with the rebate it's a great deal too. I've taken hundreds of pictures with it so far and like its sleek design that makes it easy to whip out of the case to shoot pictures on the fly. One thing I thought was pretty lame was their CD manual. I guess they thought they'd save some money by doing it this way. When I'm out with on a hiking trip with my camera and I need to find out some information...all I have to do is pop the CD into my computer, set up my solar battery array and run the CD...right? Someone at Nikon wasn't thinking about the customer. I'm also thinking about getting a flash memory card reader for fast downloading to my computer. The software that comes with the camera is too slow and wears on the batteries. All in all, the camera is a great picture taking device.
looks great,sounds great,light weight!! I am really enjoying using my iPod and this speaker dock and recommend it highly/Good value too
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.
Can only get batteries on line for my Kodak Camera. I purchased rechargeable batteries so I will not need to purchase batteries.
These are great soundings little speakers for the price. The frequency range sounds fairly flat through it's advertised range 80MHZ-50KHZ. The highs don't roll off at 20KHZ like some cheaper speakers due to the extended range tweeter. This is important if you listen to any piano or electronic type music that produce frequencies in that range.The bass frequency response is good for it's size, but you will want to add a subwoofer if these are your main speakers. They do not sound good if you turn up the bass and play them too loudly. For surrounds though, these speakers are exellent. The larger diameter woofer will allow you to low pass the frequncy being fed to these speakers at a lower range, which is essential for creating a richer surround effect. Too small of a speaker necessitates crossing the bass over to the sub at too high of a frequency for my tastes, and in addition to ruining the localization effect can make male voices sound too boomy without some tweaking. I've never been a fan of those all-in-one systems like Bose with the array of tiny satellites and single bass module, besides being way over-priced, they just don't sound as good to me as larger speakers do. And while even these little Sony speakers can't go toe-to-toe with a larger bookshelf or tower, you can create a pretty nice system for a whole lot cheaper than Bose or comparable brand by adding a few of these together with a sub.One caveat, these speakers are not pre-made to wall mount. They have no keyhole or mounting screw made into the back. If you wish to mount them on the ceiling or wall, you will have to drill into the back of the speaker with wood or metal tapping screws to attach a mount. It's not really a big deal, but some people may find that intimidating. It would be nice if Sony would have added that feature; however, you can always put them on stands.
This was a replacement for the lasar cartridge in my Samsung printer. Works great and the delivery was very fast.
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.
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 great mouse overall...perfect for laptop use. The only reasons that I did not rate it 5 stars was I was hoping there would possibly be some side navagation buttons and a little better connectivity range.Overall a great optical mouse for on the go users
Works better then expected, easy to set up with the DVD.I always wanted to hide my components and this allowed me to do it.
Good product for the right price. What you need to share your GPS between two cars without constantly detaching the mounting.
hello i received these today and they work great i am satisfied with the product AND WILL ORDER MORE FROM STORE
I got the Streamzap to control a PC I'm using as a glorified DVD player. It works as advertised, but has some limitations. The biggest issue is that the directional buttons are only four-way, so moving the cursor on the screen is a pain. Also, when using Windows Media Player to watch DVD's, the directional buttons don't work to navigate the menu, forcing me to switch to mouse mode. I set the programmable buttons to start media player, switch to full screen, and switch to mouse mode - which works well for me.
Arrived on time and in condition promised, seems to be a great filter so far. I have not used it too much yet, but am satisfied with the photos I have taken to date.
I used to have one of these at my old house and some other friends had bought some. I think they used to be hard to find and were one of those things sold by door to door type sales people. I like this one and the quality seems to be pretty good. Only one problem is that it took me a while to install because apparently a 2-3/8 inch hole saw is not that easy to find unless you buy a separate arbor and hole saw which is a little pricey (I ended up paying $30 for a rigid arbor and hole saw from home depot - which happens to be more than the viewer) -- most hole saw kits seem to jump from 2" to 2-1/2" or 2-1/8" to 2-1/2". Probably would have liked it better if they used a more readily available hole size, but overall still pretty good.
I use this to play my iPod Classic in my car via the tape player and am really pleased with the sound. At first, I thought I noticed a low ticking sound but then didn't hear it anymore, so either it stopped or the sound of the music covered it. The music sounds as good as if I'd put the CD in the car CD player. I do have to turn up the volume to the car speakers somewhat but I have to do that for satellite radio too.I've never been fond of shuffling CDs to the car and back again so there's one group that just lives in the car. It's awfully nice to now have the option of listening to the wide variety of music on my iPod in addition to the other choices. It would be nice if the unit had a little bag for storage in the glove compartment, but for the price, I'm very satisfied with this device.
When I purchased this UV filter I had low $ in mind because I was going to be using it on a lens that I paid under $120.00 for and wouldn't be using all that often. Every lens needs a UV filter for protection and it actually does a pretty good job. For some of my more expensive lenses I've gone with Hoya multi-coated or B&W filters but the bottom line is this Tiffen filter works good for a low price like $13.00 or so.
I decided to take a gamble on these cables thinking I wouldn't be out much if they didn't work. Let me tell you what, I couldn't be happier with this cable. I have it hooked up to an xbox 360, and watching upscaled DVD movies with it look awesome (as do the games). I'm very pleased.
Comes with PS2 converter, works very well, lots of features including extra buttons. This is a very good USB Mouse.
I was drawn to these by their price, something that should never be done with electronics. They don't sound very full, nor do they get anywhere near loud enough, barely above a good 'mixing' level. Save your money and buy something a litter more expensive with better quality.
I've had no problems with this cable.Do NOT overpay for HDMI cables, brands and high-priced models won't perform any better than cheaper cables.I'd recommend these cables.
Despite a few reviews that said a defective product cast a red tone on the monitor, I ordered the Huey Pro. I had read that customer service at Pantone sent a new product out in 2 days and decided even if I got a defective product, it would be corrected quickly. The setting flexibility in the Huey Pro seemed worth the possible hassle.I got my Huey Pro and installed it. Had a red cast on my monitor and so downloaded an update from Pantone as a previous buyer suggested. Still a red tone. I contacted customer service online and reported the problem. Over 3 weeks, I updated my customer service request several times and called the 800 number but had to leave a message. Still no response. Nada.I finally called the store that sold the product and they are sending a replacement. I hope it works. If not, I will return it and buy something else.At this point, I suggest you not bother with this product or company.
I was hoping this product would raise my poor signal I had downstairs. making it work was just too complicated. I followed manual instructions but yet it wouldn't work. I don't live in the US so for me there is no free support line, I live in Colombia, so I called and after 10 minutes a guy from India I guess answered me. he told me that my Linksys router was version 2, therefore it was not compatible with my new Wireless G expander, anyways i spent 30 minutes on that called. so the next day I went to buy a new linksys router. version 6. I coudn`t make it work with g expander so I had to call again, another 30 minutes long call with a Indian guy. Hard to understand them. anyways, I did all what he told me, and yet it wouldnt work. Just dont take the risk, you will be dissapointed.
It's a great mouse but how great can it be if it last 1 year. I read similar reviews.
What can you say about name brand. Xerox only really likes it. The most make there machines to be really pickey.
Same problem as everyone else! The best printer I have ever had then changed the ink cartridges and nothing but blank pages. After reading several reviews, seems everyone loves this machine! It's a shame Epson built in a problem to make money on the ink. If they fixed it they would have a tremendous following of die hard Epson Fans. I would never own another thing but Epson, now that I have to pitch it, and probably will never own another one. WAKE UP EPSON!!!! You are missing the boat on customer allegience!
To pay the price for this GPS and not get routing WITHOUT multiple waypoints is unconscionable. What was Garmin thinking?The routes chosen by the 660 are neither the shortest or quickest, and the FM transmitter is probably there but it does not transmit a signal 4 feet to my vehicle radio antenna. Adding a cheapie third party FM transmitter to the earphone jack gets a good signal to the vehicle radio. The 660's transmitter simply doesn't work.Aside from those short comings the unit works okay. But then so do other competing units and at a much lower price.Keep shopping.
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.
I love these headphones. I just love to wear them. They have excellent sound quality and produce excellent base. The smaller size of the clip-on headphones wont lead your ears hanging down if you adjust them well enough. The smaller size also allows you to wear glasses/sunglasses without interfearing with the headphones and scratch the frames up. I like the spring mechanism clip that adjusts to any ear size. I recomend these headphones to everyone who wears headphones for any reason!
I have been using this drive for about a month now, and it works great! It's fast, great capacity, and works seamlessly on my Mac. Unfortunately, the first one I received was dead, but with Amazon's no-questions-asked return policy, they overnighted me a new one, and I returned the broken one, with minimal effort. Overall I am very pleased with the drive.EDIT: I have been using this for over 3 months now, and have filled it to capacity many times (transferring DVD movies, etc.) and it still works GREAT!
I applaud Amazon for posting all these reviews. Would that I had read some of them before attempting to get through this impossibly wordy, empty book. Tartt's philosophy seems to be why say something with just one word when you can say it with fifty words? Truly, she appears to be infatuated with the sound of her own excessive typing. Little Harriet Cleve Dusfresnes - can you say that fast ten times? - is a heartless creation. I certainly hope she is not based on the young Tartt, though judging from the relentlessly cold prose that Ms. Tartt seems so enamored with, it's entirely likely. The Little Friend is an overcooked stew of southern stereotypes and cliches. I suspect Ms. Tartt left out the ending to prime her readers for Return of The Little Friend in less than another decade. But I sincerely hope that's not the case.
my dvd player can play every brand od dvd-r except for memorex.it's not a cheap dvd player either.most stores carry memorex because they are cheap to order.problem is most stores where i live only carry memorex and not other brands.the walmart and office depot only had memorex.so i have to order my dvd-r's online.all because memorex has cornered the market for stores because thet sell them cheaper than the other brands to stores.they sell them cheap because they are cheap compared to sony or tdk which i found to be good to use.i think it says alot about a brand when it wont even play in a dvd player while every other brand of dvd does.
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.
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 received my first Salad Shooter as a Christmas present 16 years ago, while I was in college. I used it faithfully and religiously for many years, and it was the most valuable (sentimentally, anyway) appliance in my kitchen. It lasted until a few weeks ago when the motor in the base finally conked out. I searched high and low for a new one at a store locally, and even went as far as to contact Presto customer no-service to find a brick and mortar that might carry one. I am SO lost without it. You can't find them anywhere in stores anymore, except online. So, I broke down and ordered a new one from Amazon. I'm tempted to order a second one for when this one breaks down in 16 years. Who knows if Presto will even make them in 16 years? It's a great product!
Great tripod for the price! I have no idea how I managed for so long without one. The crank mechanism for raising the camera does feel rather cheap, but so far (a month, and quite a bit of use) it's fine. I've been careful with it. It's light and very easy to set up, so I'm very happy with it.
[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.
My husband loves xbox live points. He found this as an easy and fast way to get xbox live points.
That's it, it would not work anymore. Waste of money. Now I need to buy a new one. Word of advice - buy from a reputable brand.
Very good sound in a small package. Perfect fit for my Zen MP3 but also can play other MP3 players. It is portable and is easy to use.
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.
works perfect from my laptop to my tv, just make sure your computer and tv both have hdmi imports and the cord is long enough
It is a good product, low price, on-time delivery. It comes in very useful when wanting to connect items to your tv.
Avoid this keyboard if you have a Palm Treo 650. When you press a key there is often no response. I found this to be particularly the case if you just finish typing a sentence and pause for a couple of seconds. It seems to work fine if you don't pause (provided you get it to work). The space key and the shift key (as well as some letters such as "a") are particularly prone to this problem. After a brief pause sometimes I have to hit the space key 5-6 times to activate it.I read a review by someone else who has the same problem with another keyboard. Iused to own a docking keyboard from Palm for my old Palm m500, and it was extremely reliable. This one is very frustrating! I'll return it to Amazon right away.Of course it is possible that I have a lemon.
I gave this bag to my doughter for her birthday,she love it.practical and easy to use.
D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port HubWorks as advertised which is high praise these days. I bought this to replace an older USB hub that never worked properly. I'm using it mainly as a port for my external hard drives. Speed seem to be fine. Very happy with the purchase!
My mom recently recieved this camera as a gift, well to say the least the picture quality is so poor. They usually all come out blurry or disfigured. I would not recommend this camera.
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 really love my Monster 300. I have tried 3 other fm trasmitters and none were acceptable. My brother has the Monster RadioPlay 300 also, he loves it also. So I just finally bought one and glad I did.
Polarizing effects not as intense as some polarizing filters I have previously owned but also requires less exposure compensation. Extremely nice, quality feel when adjusting polarizing ring. Polarizing ring also stays put once adjusted. Threads on easily with a quality and precise feel. Lens protective cover attaches easily. I like it and intend to keep it, but I personally prefer a more intense polarizing effect and am willing to sacrifice the added loss of light transmission as most times I use a polarizer it is in very well lit conditions.
for a digital SLR, it's both user and cost friendly. at least, for those of us who are just new to digital SLR photography and willing to spend a little more over a "point and shoot" camera. i have had my D40x for about a month now. and i must say i have had a lot of fun with this camera. it's not as sophisticated as the Nikon D80 or D300. but if your like me, who just likes to take pictures of everyday people, events, and travel. then you may come to love this camera as i do. my friends, relatives, and even co-workers are impressed with the results. i dont regret my purchase. i think its a good deal. and i think you may eventually see things the same way too. just try not to get too carried away by all the rants and raves of this or any other camera. your basic needs or purpose should determine your choice.
I first learned of the Xerox 35c in Las Vegas at this year's COMDEX, an event, much like the city itself, which thrives on presentation but desperately lacks substance. I was completely surprised, therefore, when I happened across the 35c demonstration. Not only did this product possess numerous capabilities, but it was easy to use, too. I spent much time learning more about the product by conversing with knowledgeable and friendly Xerox employees. I left the show in high spirits, realizing that my trip to Las Vegas had yielded a true jackpot. As a small business owner on a shoestring budget, I regard this little miracle worker as both an effective time- and finance-saver. I've recommended this product to many colleagues, and now I'm recommending it to you.
Keeps my Mac from scratching in transit - and is light - exactly why I purchased this product.
I have had the component cable now for at least six months and it works flawlessly. I also have the HDMI cable connected to the same set with an input switch built into my tv. I can switch between them with out being able to see a picture quality difference. Do Not spend the money on Monster cables. These are great.
This product is very cheaply made/designed. The screwdriver won't lock into position so it's useless. The vacuum is not a vacuum at all - it just makes noise but doesn't do a thing. Flashlight? Don't bother. You would be better off going to a home repair store and buying a screwdriver set, a mini car vac and small maglite. The items that might be worth something are the things that are rarely used in normal pc repair. Don't waste your money on this kit!
I was out of town for a month and needed a pair of headphones for walking. I did not want to spend too much money for temporary headphones. I went to the nearest Walmart and bought these headphones because they cost only 5 dollars and I trusted the Maxell brand name. I was really shocked how good they sounded. The sound was very clean and satisfying. Of course they were a little shy on bass but for 5 bucks they served my purpose quite well.
Bought 2 of these. I began noticing problems after a week or so. The audio cuts out frequently (1 to 7 times a minute) whenever we are watching a non-HD channel. The other cable works fine... for now!
This is a very nice product. No problems yet and it's been over 2 months.Compared to the other TV?VCR/DVD product (this one's DVD door fell off two weeks into having it - both VCR & DVD functions died with 2 years) I bought for the same money 2 years ago this seems a much sturdier one.
This remote is a piece of junk. the buttons are very poorly designed. stopped working in two months. had to call support wait long time was transferred from level 1 to level 2. finally after two hours of waiting on phone they are shipping me a new one.
Love this wireless mouse...should have gotten it a long time ago....use it with my netbook and love it!
Already had a DVD player and wanted a system to complete the package. Sound quality is great. Haven't turned it up all the way because the sound that comes out is ample. Most important thing for me was being able to hook up my AirPort Wireless to it. Now I run my itunes wirelessly from my lap top and don't have to mess with a CD. Works great and there are still three more plug-ins for any other devices I want (VHS). Had a Panasonic, what a piece of junk, returned it and got this. For under $200, what more could you want?
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!
The iPod mini is the perfect portable music player for anybody without an enormous music library. My 1300 song library fits on the iPod mini's 4GB storage. It is truly small, slightly bigger than my (small) cell phone. This is great, but don't buy it yet. Announced Feb. 23, the iPod mini will be released with new colors, a full color screen and 5 or 6 GB's of storage. ALL FOR THE SAME PRICE!! I am a PC guy, but Apple has perfectly designed the iPod mini. So wait a few weeks, then buy a new iPod mini.
I assumed that cartridges sold as working with the Epson C62 would work with that printer. In fact, the print quality using this cartridge is so badly smudged I am looking into returning it now.
Bose is a fascinating case study of what the power of advertising can do for products that are acknowledged within the audio industry as being cheaply made and technically outperformed by all of its competiters. Based on audio theories from the 1960's and parts of lower quality than what can be bought at Radio Shack, Bose has built an incredible empire out of poorly designed products driven by a huge advertising budget creating an aura of &quot;Bose&quot;.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, mostly negative, from buyers of Bose products.The commonly accepted wisdom in the audio industry 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! What you won't find in these websites of magazines are Bose articles. Bose just isn't taken seriously by the industry.Good luck and happy hunting!
Great 20 pack bundle of cards for the system builder that buys in bulk to save.
We have had this stereo for a couple days now and its not bad. It has great sound and the graphics are pretty neat. The only comment I have that is slightly negative is about the changer. It is kinda of &quot;clanky&quot; sounding when switching discs. I let you know if we have any trouble with that though.
5 STARSSo far everything has been really easy to use for a new MAC user like me. I'm especially enjoying the fact that my desk is free of the extra equiptment that it takes to run a PC. I look forward to the many ways of using the MAC that I have still to learn. I thank my neighbor for the introduction to this computer.K. AnselmoCarmichael, CA
I had read the other reviews and decided on the IRiver Clix because its easy to switch selections with my big fat fingers. Its a good little player, plenty of variables to put your all types of e-files into. I do wish it had more memory like 4Gb. The ear buds it came with are little weak, they tend to pop out of your ears if you work out with them. The volume level could go up a couple of notches too, though that could be for ear safety. The battery lasts about 3 hours, no notice on how much time left except for a icon in the corner. I don't suggest the cradle but you may want to get the FM transmitter along with the car battery charger for those long trips in your car. And if you work out get the arm band holder, this is very light and will go flying unless its secured.
The antennas were easy to attach and appears to have resolved my signal reception problem. However, I would have been more impressed if Linksys's system had a strong enough signal in the first place.
This product is horrible. In the 20 years I have been tinkering with computers I have never come across such a worthless product (except for that Commodore 64 5 1/4 floppy drive that NEVER worked either). Out of the box, it failed to burn a single disk and locked-up three different systems, including my brand new laptop. The problem, random I/O errors, and system freezes. After 45 minutes on the tech support line (on my dime) I was finally given an RMA number and told to ship the unit back. A remanufactured unit showed up about two weeks later and the good news is that it can now produce one successful burn out of 3 or 4 tries (I guess if your media is cheap enough and you have a lot of time to waste, this would be acceptable). All of my successful burns are with third-party software. I have yet to get a single success with Hotburn Pro. I have tried Fugifilm, TDK, and TY media, all the same result. I have tried Nero, DVD decrypter, CDburner Pro, and Hotburn Pro. I have gone into msconfig and loaded minimal components, checked my drivers, etc. and have basically spent hours trying to get this thing to work consistently. Random I/O errors and freezes still plague the use of this unit. Hotburn Pro is another dismal story, too long to get into here. Read some of the comments above.
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?
Ordered to use for table and keep my hands free. . Good so for. Glad I ordered an extra one for my daughter.
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.
This would really be a nice product, that is if you never have to plug in a grounded device, such as a laptor recharger. It only accepts two prongs!
Have owned tv for almost 6 months. Has spent over 3 months in repair shop. RCA rep, Thomson Electronic will not refund. They are now considering replacing it, but have not yet made a decision (after two weeks). I don't think I will ever own another RCA product that is covered by Thomson. Nor do I think I will ever pick this up from the repair shop. It was put in the guest room and actually used only 3 times.
I purchased this lamp from Amazon recently and received the lamp in less than a week. The lamp worked for about an hour then ceased to function. I contacted Amazon and they replaced it immediately no questions asked. Customer service excellence.
It is SO nice to be able to have the two in one! I love that I only have to use up half of the space! I have some trouble getting it to not automatically go into DVD when I want to watch a video, but that would hardly pose a problem for me to send it back! I absolutely love this machine and consider it one of my best buys!!
I had been in the market for a camera steadying device ever since I realized what a nightmare hand jitter was in low light conditions. My first inclination was to buy a tripod, but realized a tripod would not suit me best. Can you picture yourself lugging a clunky tripod around a zoo or amusement park? I couldn't either.As it turns out, a monopod was best suited for my mobile needs, and this one from Vanguard fit the bill quite nicely. The unit seems to be of very sturdy construction, is very lightweight, and is much more low-profile than any tripod I've seen. And the best news of all, this unit has done a beautiful job of cutting down or eliminating hand jitter in my low light shots. It's still no replacement for a tripod if you intend to take night shots (or other prolonged exposure shots, unless you can hold it perfectly still), but for general low light work it's great.Now having said my praise, this unit does have a few [minor] drawbacks.- The "quick shoe" can be an irritating feature to work with. Though it's a beautiful thing to be able to release-and-go once the camera's mounted, getting it mounted can be kind of tricky. The quick shoe must be released first before you can gain access to the flat-head screw that you need to screw into your camera's mounting socket. And it's awkward and difficult to screw it on unless you have someplace you can set the camera down to work on it. The spring-loaded metal "button" on the quick shoe doesn't make the process any easier. If I had my choice, I would have chosen a normal mount over this feature.- As other reviewers have noted, the handle used to tilt the head can jab you in the neck if you try to use the camera's viewfinder. Good news is this handle can simply be unscrewed, which makes the monopod even more low-profile, and you can easily tilt the head by hand.- Though the bubble level is a nice feature, its location is not so great. It's placed right at the top of the shaft, under the head, and can only be easily viewed when the head is not in its upright position.All in all, this is a great product. It handles its primary duty (steadying the camera) very well. Were it not for its few pitfalls, it would have earned five stars.
The box was very dirty. When I assembled I found some minor scratches at several locations on the glass. Even the delivery person was amazed, how dirty the box was.I should have returned this unit, but unfortunately it is a large item and would have cost me a lot.
This is a quality backpack, with lots of great compartments and is comfortable as well. As a couple of other reviewers mentioned the two pouches I am missing are one for a cellphone (so you don't have to dig to the bottom) and pen & pencil slots.I didn't have any problem fitting mine under the seat of the airplane. Besides our 15.5 laptop, my husband and I put lots of stuff inside ours book, magazine, maps, translator, hardcase of 24 CD's, one DVD to watch (didn't have to pay for a Digiplayer!), small digital camera, portable HD, cell phone and adapter and chargers for everything, some snacks, water bottle on the side pocket and our passports which we kept in a passholder and attached to the open pocket for ease of use in the airport procedures, departing and arriving through immigration and customs. There was still room left! My friend who travelled with us loved it too and wants to buy one now. I'd definitely recommend to others. It's a great value!
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.
bought it for the price and it has been one of the best investments i've ever make.
First shot was wonderful. Noticed recently, sometimes the wireless connection just simply can't connect or extremely slow to the wan port no matter how close you are. Also noticed a strange thing that one of my wired PC couldn't connect to the router through another hub, which never happened before when I used the Linksys router. Want to switch to LinkSys? Take a look at many reviews of LinkSys wireless router products. I would go back to wires and return the products if I haven't had thrown out the boxes and sent out the rebate forms. With testing as career, my advice is that think twice before going wireless at this time.
I'm glad I did not fork over 75 bucks for name brand cables.I used these cables to connect my Sony upconvert dvd player,and cable box. I got a fantastic picture from my dvd player, and a blotchy picture from my cable box.I would recommend buying a set of component cables too, and experiment connecting your cable box to your tv.My Scientific Alanta cable box did not do a good job upconverting standard 480i analog signals as my Samsung 4041 lcd tv.Signals through hdmi connections usually do not get any signal processing on the tv,so before you return your tv,try component cables the results may be amazing.
I used to hate network uptime. When the LAN was up for more than a few days at a time, I would get angry and punchy.That has all changed, friends.Now that I have the Netgear GSM7324, I don't have to worry about the network being up for too long; it automatically kills the LAN on it's own.The best part is, it is totally unpredictable, so each time my users yell "Hey, I can't get to wiki" or "Is there something wrong with the Internet?", it's like a special surprise for everybody.I mean really, do you really _need_ access to your gateway while trying to commit CVS at the end of the day? And who wants to be able to read email while at work? It's much better to pay a bunch of software engineers and marketing consultants to sit idle while the IT guy is power cycling all the switches on the network trying to clear up whatever happy fun issue is taking down LAGs and VLANs one by one.Sure, I could have bought a Cisco, but that drab bluegreygreen color totally clashes with my server room. Also, there is my hatred of a stable network to consider.I'm sure if I was just using this switch to do simple layer 2 stuff my LAN would stay up longer, but since I wanted to actually break the network as fast as ARP'ingly possible, I made sure to turn on some of the features Netgear claims this box can support.I would have given this unit a higher rating, but sometimes my network is up for nearly half a week before it dies. That's nearly two and one half days without my users sitting idle while I troubleshoot, or going home early because they can't get anything done at work.One last advantage of using this Netgear "layer 3 switch" is their superb support team. I used to have to sit on the phone with other company's support staff, getting answers to my questions, or offers to VPN in to take a look at the situation. Now, I am all smiles as I get the same exact say statement each time I call support.I don't have to worry anymore about getting help with the problem from a qualified network engineer type.Could you pass the Dosas?
Ipod cover was difficult to remove, and the battery cable was difficult to put in the right position, but it was quite easy considering. the battery arrived partially charged and works like a dream, much better than my old battery that could only hold an hour long charge!
I purchased a Pronto TS1000 several years ago. Spent many nights programming it just the way I wanted. Got close but never exactly what I wanted. The Pronto started getting flakey so I started looking and decided to try the Harmony 880. I spent 2 hours of putting all my devices (6) in the web setup and customizing. I had 5 of 6 controlling more functions than the Pronto ever did. The 6th was X10 light control. It was working but I didn't figure that out till the next night. In short I love it. Web setup was relatively easy and the result is I put 5 remotes in the closet (I had to keep them out with the Pronto to control functions the Pronto wouldn't). It's not perfect but its dam close.
I own Sennheiser's 201, 202, 205, cx-200 and the cx-300. These hd205's, that I have owned for more then a year now, are by far the best sounding headphones of them all. The 202's would be next and then cx-300.Rich bass not overwhelming, they do not boom but they do hit hard. The highs are crisp. The mid-ranges are ok nothing special.Out of the box the hd205's are really tight "on" the ears to the point of causing pain after about an hour of use.I solved this by rolling up a towel slightly bigger then my head and putting the headphones on the rolled up towel overnight. Problem solved.Other Then that they are great.......
It doesn't look like much, but it holds an iPad 2 very nicely! Works very well, and is easy to use. Look no further than this for an case/independent stand for your iPad 2.
I research the living heck out of everything before buying something and I read several good reviews about this before making my purchase.That said, here's my thoughts on the Harmony 670:My setup consists of an old Sony tube (soon to be replaced), a Yamaha 2090 receiver, Dish Network, Xbox 360 and a Philips DVD player (soon to be replaced for a Blue Ray).The remote works flawlessly. The software for your PC is easy to use. The "Help" feature on the remote itself is fantastic. It took me a little while to setup everything (hour) but no biggy.Switching from watching TV to playing 360 to watching movies is only 1 click away.It is not the best Harmony out perhaps...but I did not want to deal with the remote not charging because the brass/gold contacts in the cradle of the other chargers crap the bed within a year.My only complaint, and it's not a big deal for me, is the remote does not have a seperate "DVR" button. So I delegated the "E" for enter on the remote to perform the same thing my Dish Network remote has, to jump to my recording list. I could care less because I usually use the guide to look at channels and hit the select button. If I ever enter a channel # manually it will jump to that channel regardless even without hitting "E" for enter. So who cares...well at least I don't.Buy the remote...it'll make your life easier. Excellent pricing on Amazon as well.
It works just like any other flashdrive does. But you can find cheaper ones in somewhere else. Anyway, it works fine.
I bought my U-212 in 1984 and I have been using it ever since. When we moved last time (the 7th since I got the tripod), something fell on it in the truck and broke the crank arm. Today I emailed the US distributor (http://www.thkphoto.com/) and asked about getting a replacement part. Glenn Nash the Technical Service Representative emailed back within an hour with a price and a phone number to order. A quick phone call later and the part for my 24 year old tripod is on the way. I fully expect to get another 20+ years out of this great piece of equipment.
I have had this for 3 months and have 3 units plugged into it and have had no problems, the computor recognize which unit I'm using. Very happy with it.
I have used 3 different mP3/MP4 recorders, none of them recorded as good as this baby, this is the best recorder I've seen, and with 30 gig video Ipot plus this recorder i don't need any extra voice recorder. you'll be happy with this for sure
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
Multifunctional camera for the beginner. Easy to use. Only drawback is you must purchase additional components to maximize it's functionality (i.e. flash and lenses).
At last! Not only could I synch my computer and Palm again after getting a new computer--I also got the latest software for the basic display from the website.Geek girl
A person can do all the research in the world on comparing different products that are on the market. In the long run, you don't really know what to expect until the item you poured a lot of time into researching finally arrives and you get to see it in your hands.First off, the size was perfect.The 1st reason I went with the 605 and not the 705 was for portability reasons. I needed something that could easily fit in my pocket. I'm sure the picture quality would have been fantastic on the 705 but it seemed a bit big for my purposes. The 2nd reason I went with the 605 over the 705 was do to the fact that I really like the convenience of having the buttons on the side. The touch screen is of course fantastic and smooth but I probably would not have purchased this if it didn't have the buttons on the side. I find myself using both the touch screen and the buttons equally. I found it very easy to get around either way.Second, I really like the feel of the Archos 605 device over let's say... the iPod.It feels pretty sturdy and the screen is recessed (I find this to be a big plus); not like a cheap piece of plastic like the iPod. The iPod's surface and casing are a terrible design. The screen on the iPod is not recessed and the case is super glossy which makes for a "pretty" look but not very practical for everyday use; meaning it's extremely easy to scratch; I've seen people place the iPod on a table and see visible marks afterwards. If you doubt it, look at a display model.Third, the picture and sound quality is amazing.Whether you're watching movies or just browsing through pictures, the screen resolution and clarity cannot be beat. I mentioned the sound as well mainly because it comes with a built in speaker. The iPod does not have a built in speaker. It's a small one but the sound is not too bad; it even has equalizer adjustments. I'm not one for wearing headphones all the time so this is a very convenient feature for me. I have tried a pair of noise canceling headphones and the sound was fantastic.Fourth, the WiFi feature.I can surf the web with pretty much all the features of a regular browser. Most of the time, I just use it to check my email, look at the news and maybe check out the movie listings.Fifth, the DVR feature.Even though I haven't purchased the DVR Station yet but do plan on doing so very soon.The only things I find that need to be fixed would be the WiFi Connection issue and the Main Screen Icons (and believe me these are only minor problems).The WiFi doesn't seem to keep your settings. After talking to tech support, they said to check the router and set it up for Channel 11 instead of Channel 6. I have a Linksys router and it seems to work fine now. I assume the router channel problem could be taken care of with the next Firmware Update.As far as the main screen icons,You have the capability of having your own wallpaper which is a great feature. However you can't see it too well because the icons on the main screen are solid. If there was a slider bar in the settings to make the icons on the main screen a little transparent, it would make your personal wallpaper much easier to view. I have spoken with tech support regarding this as well so I'm sure this may be something that can be added with a Firmware Update.I am using what is currently the latest firmware version 1.8.05.All in all this is a great buy with fantastic quality. I found it on Amazon for around $360.00. There are plenty of accessories to purchase. It may seem like they nickel & dime you for accessories and plug-ins but it does help keep the cost of the main unit down. Compare this to an iPod with a 160 GB hard drive and you'll clearly see this is a better bargain.
I've gone through dozens of both more expensive remotes as well as cheaper ones, and this is by far the best!
Makes my life a lot easier. Before I had my laptop hooked up to my TV with a 3 foot HDMI cable and I had to use an extended wireless mouse to control it from my bed. But now, I don't need to. I can watch movies on my TV and surf the net with my laptop at the same time now. Awesome.
I have been a fan of Palm OS device for a few years and have enjoyed the power that they provide for carry important information around with me. The Sony CLIE PEG-N760C offers many advantages over the Palm IIIc that I carry currently. It has offers 65,000 Colors versus the 256 that I have now. Other Palm OS devices have 65,000 colors too, but they don't have Hi-Resolution (320x320) LCD Displays.The Memory stick provides expandability that I can only dream about, my current device has none. The 750C have many things going for it and the built-in MP3 player is one of them. Of course, the PEG-N760C comes complete with all of the standard Palm OS applications you need for organizing your life. Plus, it's fully compatible with hundreds of add-on applications available for download. The Jog Dial navigator provides one-hand operations.Pros: Beautiful color, small, light, expandable.Cons: Buttons are smaller than some other Palm OS devicesThe Bottom Line: I recommend the Sony CLIE PEG-N760C over many Palm OS devices because it has many features for today and the future.Recommended: Yes
I received a genuine Canon toner. Can't beat this price with a stick, there are reman toners around that cost more.
After ordering three cables, I read the reviews more closely and got a little bit scared. They came faster than expected, and I replaced a Phillips $[...] 6ft HDMI cable from Walmart, with the $[...] cable. When I inspected the cable thru the bag, it had the HDMI logo on the connector, was gold plated, and also said it was 1.3b. All of this to me meant I got a decent cable. I hooked it up and the picture is great. So I got 3 for $[...] bucks to replace one overpriced cable. Im extremely happy!
Nice alternate to the OEM cord by apple. Added bonus, the cord is longer than apples too. Highly recommend for a cheaper price.
1. size is small and easy to handle2.screen is easy to see and adjusts to night driving3.touch screen is easy to navigate4. makes it easy for a complete moron to operate5.set up is fast and painless6.voice is clear and easy to understand7.3hr charge makes it a great unit to carry in pocket.(yes its that compact)8.being a moron i definately chose the proper unit
Good product. However on arrival it had come out of its package and was loose in the outer paking box.
I've owned this MD for a few weeks, and I'm totally satisfied, the only thing is that even if it doesn't include the car kit, it should have, at least, the DC input (and may be the remote control input), so you could buy the kit as an accessory
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.
just what i wanted for my mother for christmas, she loved it and they are very hard to find now.
Look no further. I got this for my kindle fire and standard kindle and it works well for both, in any direction. It's HIGHLY adjustable and small enough when folded up that it fits in my purse with no problem. AND it's substantial enough that nothing knocks my book over while I am using it. win win.
DO NOT waste your money at the big box stores. This cable does exactly the same thing at a fraction of the cost. I bought several and keep 1 or 2 around for spares.
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.
This DVD+DIVX+XVID player is still being used for every PC movie I make. I watch photos, listen to my self-made DVD+MP3 (you get around 50 hours of music on each) ... It plays even recent-encodings of DIVX.I have always recommended only one DVD player to EVERYONE ... and this is the one!
My wife was always uncomfortable with my computer, but now she emails a lot with this nifty device. It sits on our kitchen counter. The use of the keyboard is not cramped like some of the other email appliances. The combination of Caller ID and email is godsend for my wife. The only minus is that we are unable to find a cover for the mailbug appliance. FIVE STARS!!!!
I own a home installation and IT company, I have been using this HDMI for years and it is great. Does more than expected. No need to spend high prices for good quality. I will stop buying these at my distributor and purchase them from this seller.One thing, I have not tried them for 3D viewing, but when I do, I will add it to my review.
This is a great camera for kids. It is very durable, so my 3 yr old, 4 yr old and 6 yr old can all play with it. I wish the battery compartment didn't need a screwdriver, as I want to use rechargables, but they run out so much faster and it is a pain to keep getting the screwdriver out. But that isn't really a fault of the camera. It is a great toy.
I bought these for working out (weight lifting, treadmill jogging, etc.) The ear pieces are too big for my ears, meaning I really have to ram them in in order to comfortably listen. Any slight movement or jog (if you'll pardon the expression) causes the earpieces to come out slightly, requiring readjustment.I do like the inline volume control, but do not like the asymmetrical cord. If I was into asymmetry, I'd put 13" rimz on the driver's side wheels of my car, and 15-inchers on the right. But that's not how I roll.When they are seated well, the sound is great. Unfortunately, this is a rare occurrence. Sweat can leach into the ear canal when you are working out hard (and you *should* be working out as hard as woodpecker lips), so this is inevitable. Also, there is no covering over the silver, screen-like earphone thingy that the speaker electronics lie beneath, so I imagine that soon, a drop of sweat will short the things out.Minus two stars because of fit.Minus two stars because of lack of water-resistant solution.Plus one star because my biceps are bigger than yours.
Ordered this item because the description said it was for the Canon NB-2L battery. However, when I tried to use it, my battery would not fit. I checked the package, and the packaging actually said that it was for the Canon NB-1L! I have since sent it back to Amazon, and am hoping that I get a full refund even though the box was open, but it had a false description. I'm sure it would be a great charger for the batteries that it is made for, but DO NOT get this if you are looking for a charger for your Canon NB-2L battery.
They say that, no matter how well things go, eventually something will go horribly wrong. I've been dealing with Amazon for years. I've bought all kinds of things. One category I especially like is ink cartridges for my HP all-in-one printer. The prices for the 56 (black) and 57 (tri-color) are all over the map at my local stores, as well as on-line sources. Over-all, the best pricing has been through Amazon. In September, they announced a close-out deal on 57s for $10 each. I jumped on that one, but by the time I got to Check-out, there were only 2 left. I got 'em. They arrived a week ahead of the promised date, and they worked fine. Then, in October a similar-sounding close-out on 56s was announced. $4 each is hard to pass up. Well, sometimes there is a reason why a deal is too good to be true. Turns out the supplier is WriteNow in Vancouver, Washington. By the time the 56 arrived, I was ready to install it. Up pops an error message, saying it was defective. When I put the old (now nearly empty) 56 back in, the message disappeared. I sent Amazon a complaint. Amazon replied in a few hours, saying the vendor would contact me. After a week, I repeated my complaint. This time Amazon gave me a phone number. It was to WriteNow. The voice mail was ignored. Finally, another week went by, and I finally got an email with the label and return form. Now, here is the rub: The 56 cost $4. The shipping was $4.99. Now, the return postage is another $4. That's $12 for a $4 cartridge THAT DOESN'T WORK. AND I STILL NEED A 56 CARTRIDGE. If Amazon lists a vendor as WriteNow in the future, I will pass. They sell defective items and don't follow up.
DO NOT BUY A REFURBURSH UNIT.YOU WILL NOT GET THE MAP GURANETY.My NEW unit was out of date for 7 qtrs...Customer service was very helpful and I got the new ones.I originally purchased a lower end Garmin. The main reason I returned the Garmin was it did not speak street names. I received this as a birthday gift. I have used it in the city (Atlanta) and just recently on an out of state trip. It gets you to the right location every time. The street name is invaluable because you don't have to second guess the system. Love the graphics, when you need to get in a specific lane. It comes up bigger. The option to do itinerary planning is great, when you know that you want to avoid a specific area i.e. downtown during rush hour. It always can route you to various stops during the way.The POI categories are nice...Some of them are out of dates, so I need to figure that out. But it was cool; when I need to find a local hotel to spend the night, I access the system.Another feature that can be annoying (you can turn it off) but very useful was the speed limit warning. We drove thru some small towns and used this feature to avoid speed traps. We were amazed how quickly the speed limits dropped.The person, who bought this for me, wants one!!
I have gone through many audio extension cables all of which have broken within a six month period at the point where the wire connects to the male end. I know this is due to excessive movement of the connection but in my situation it cannot be avoided. This cable is the quickest break I've had, only took one week.
Great picture, great price, easy to set up, no installation needed. Shipped relatively quickly, too. Time will tell how it's longevity stands up to the original Dell monitor it replaced (after 2 years, incidentally)!
I had to return mine, it wouldn't focus on anything. I upgraded to the automatic one for an extra 100.. We'll see how it works when it comes in.. Hopefully yours works better..
You can't expect products to do everything for you. If you don't have your network on the subnet 192.168.0.X then you need to at least make the PC you are going to use to configure this device to work in that subnet. It's real easy, you just go to advanced options and add the IP 192.168.0.2 to be your PC.I was able to plug this into my router, access the web based interface, change the IP and wireless info to connect to my DI-624, and I was done. It took a total of five minutes. After setting everything right I unplugged it from the router and plugged it into my switch which sits in my entertainment center with my xbox, tv, and broadband videophone. Now all my devices in my entertainment system can be connected to my network. all thanks to this wireless bridge.The speeds are the same as wired, and I see no difference from connecting these with one long Cat-5 cable, except I don't have to have cabling on the ground.This is definitely worth it's price.
I own one of these bad boys and the three tubes make it attractive! .2 attack on a the tube compressor is amazing it's basically a limiter and a compressor (2ms attack fast setting) in optical mode vs tube mode(.2 ms attack on fast setting).I would say the pre amp is one of the best. The noise floor is 130db a the grace101's noise foloor is 127 so you can see how the art competes if not better than higher end models. Passing through three tubes is awesome. you don't even need to use the eq just having it pass through the eq tube gives you even more warmth!I wish there was a high voltage/low voltage control on the tubes but even without you still get a substantial amount of warmth.I would totally recommend this unit to anyone.
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.
I got this little DVD player a few years ago and I'm still not disappointed. I was drawn in by it's ability to play CD-RWs and CD-Rs, thinking I could pull up videos burned onto these disks. That didn't work, it plays MP3 tracks off the disks just fine, and I learned that videos are what DVD-Rs are for.My only complaints are that the remote is tiny tiny and after moving the DVD player from my bedroom (where I was the only person using it) to the living room (where everyone in the household now uses it) the tiny remote has gone missing. I knew it would happen eventually, I'm just glad it too so long to come about. I actually came onto Amazon today to find a replacement remote, because some DVDs are pretty hard to get started without one. My other complaint is that the shelf takes a moment to open up for receiving and retrieving the DVDs. It's not really a big deal, but if an impatient 15 year old starts pressing the open button multiple times in a row, I'm sure that may cause some sort of damage to the mechanism.
Im very happy with the quality that brings to my 1080p screen makes my games look soo good ! Good Price good quality!
The secret to making this a very user friendly remote is to make sure you write down the exact model numbers of each media component that you are connecting; i.e., tv, surround sound, dvd, video, etc. Also, you need to know which output you use for each - Video 1, video 2, etc. Once you have that info written down, simply connect to your computer with the enclosed USB cable and it is just amazing how quck and easy this is.Everything works exactly the way it should with one remote.
its what i need thanks i need it to play mt guitar and is very good i love it i
My office is a metal framed brick building so FM reception is "sketchy" at best. The wire antenna that came with me executive stereo just wasnt worthy. Barely pulled in Local stations. With the Terk I am able to pull in FM from 100 miles away. Thanks, I think, to the fact that it is amplified and adjustable. This antenna was the best $19.00 I have ever spent. It is made by Audiovox if that matters. The fact of the matter is that this antenna is well worth the money. Buy it if you live in a fringe reception area and enjoy clear real stereo FM broadcasts.
I have a DC265 and the DC290 is awesome! My wife bought me the DC290 for X-mas.. (Yes I have a wife that would do that..) and I can't put the darn thing down. The picture quality is stunning in comparison to the DC265 and I love the uncompressed mode. I have a lens kit and did some +17 close-ups with uncompressed max resolution and the picture is unreal.. I have a HP4500N Color Laser printer (yes I'm spoiled) and it prints 8x10's that look like photographs when they come off this printer.. The DC265 can print maybe 5x3.5&quot; or so before the picture degrades. And uncompressed image in the DC290 at 8&quot;x10&quot; is very beautiful. It's hard to see any pixelation at all. Also it captures a lot more detail color and light than the DC265. I took a shot out doors at night and was able to lighten it in PaintShop Pro and was amazed to find all these hidden details that the DC265 would have lost.. I'm in love.. Now if I could only afford the DC660 (Price of a medium sized car!) Oh.. Buy a really big flash card, the uncompressed images are 6.6MB! So on a 32Mb card you only get a couple snaps and you're done.. I swear that the camera shoots FASTER in uncompressed mode.. If you have the money to buy a high-speed 160Mb Compact Flash go for it..
I'm not a pro, but this lens was recommended to me by some friends who are. I can see why. I love the beautiful clear images I get with it and the effects I can get from it. No complaints here, and I'll continue the recommendations that were given to me.
This is the second Sony DVD player that I have owned and all I can say is don't make the same mistake that I have. They work beautiful for about a year or so and then just stop working. We were huge Sony fans and our whole entertainment system is Sony but we have learned our lesson. No more Sony products. If you only need a dvd player to work until the warranty is up this is the one for you but if you want something to last stay away from Sony!
I purchased the dv1170us from Best Buy mid Feb 2005. After two weeks, the computer started freezing. After calling techincal support, they transferred me to the product engineers. Come to find out there is an electro-static emmission problem on this model. When touching the left front speaker, the unit freezes. The engineers are working to fix this problem. So far, my laptop has been in two times for this issue. I would stay away from this laptop for at least 2 months (thats how long it usually takes to flush out excess inventory from their factor in China). Other than this one problem, I think this will be a great product. You can contact the support engineers directly at 866-671-7359 to get more informatio on this issue. Hope this helps folks considering this laptop.
I thought this was going to be an awesome remote for a few reasons:*Illuminated remote for dark situations.*Controls multiple devices including my ReplayTV.*Easily updated device codes for future expandibilty.*Cool design, good looks and nice feel.BUT...it has some huge flaws:*Eats batteries - no joke!*Turns on and off constantly - just by entering the room!*No adjustment for keypad sensitivity or remote on/off.I like the idea of this remote, but it does not live up to my expectations.
this bag is bigger than I expected. however it can hold my 17" notebook with books and extras safely, which means alot. I previously bought a samsonite 17" notebook bag and it barely could fit the notebook. this bag is spacious, well and padded.
One of the best car speaker i have tried, great low volume bass. No cons. Just Pros. Works well with my Pioneer 50 watts X 4. Don't let this get away!!! You won't regret it.
Since Staples was strong armed (according to a local staples rep) by the big guys like Lexus, Epson and HP and can no longer sell compatible cartridges, it is nice to get compatible cartridges from a reputable source. Works just fine.
This System does exactly what i wanted it to do, for around $100 it decodes Dolby Pro Logic II from the TV Box, (comcast boxes in the Audio Setup Menu using MATRIX type and High Compression, High is 5.1, medium is 4.0, low is probably 2.1 or 3.0 of some sort) and it successfully decodes it, the reason is basic it Dolby uses a Standard for separating multiple audio channels and stuffs them into just 2 rca cables and pads them so there's no cross over issues. Obviously its compressed in a way that makes sense, but its not fully range, so your music wouldnt be as crisp but your movies will give you a great range for 5.1. And its super low wattage basically cut my electricity bill in half since now i dont need my HTPC on all day just to watch regular tv to power the speakers.I will tell you tho, there is no Audio switch for multiple sources, it simply accepts 1 source at a time, and a Comcast box will cause static. so if your looking for an all in one, unfortunately there isnt one YET, under $300, so get a cheap $150 system + $50 speaker set if your looking for 1 for tv, 1 for htpc.The Quality of these speakers so far is unmatched by any set of 5.1 pc speakers i've owned, so make no mistake these are Home Theater quality speakers.
This is an easy way to listen to your mp3 player in your old car.
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.
These are a good set of headphones. The sound quality is good. For the size of them, the sound has fairly good depth and nice lows. It has nice highs and it excels in the mids; it's mids are quite good. When compared to Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones, it doesn't have the same quality depth that the HD 202's have; HD 202's are great headphones for the price.Now, I've used these headphones for running, and personally for me, they work quite well. That's my purpose for buying them, because while HD 202's are nice to have, they are not nice to carry because they are bulky as they come. So I bought these headphones with the purpose of carrying them around pretty much with me everywhere (my original purpose, now they are my running pair). And they excel in the portability depart for me.What holds these headphones from being the best of it's kind, is that...they broke. What I believed happened is that the output for the headphones just wore out. Because when I fiddle-farted around with them and moved the output a bit, they started to work. So, it wasn't the speakers that broke. It was the output, which SUCKS! They lasted almost two years, which isn't terrible I suppose. Maybe I'm asking for too much, but I don't think so.Overall, these headphones are good. I would recommend them for portable use only. If you are just at the computer at home and are not traveling or exercising, then you don't need these headphones.
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.
... what else do you want? It will not make you run higher or jump faster, but it does everything it's supposed to do very well, and for a reasonable price. Life is short, stop reading and buy it already.
Case works perfect for carring on belt and protecting the GPS but makes it hard to see the display at times.
Much better bargain than the bundled 5 that I have been buying - get 10 for the price of 5 in this deal
My firstdigital was a finepix 1.4 Megapixels, then a 4.1 and now my first digital SLR Nikon D50, Just perfect for novice SLR users looking for a nice handly camera to shoot creative photos...The only con is the shutter speed, the fastest is 1000, not so fast for sports pictures...NO problems with battery, memory or accesories...
I bought the SDCZ4-256 (w/o skins) about a year ago. It has worked flawlessly. I use it daily to transfer files from one computer to another and to back up files. I no longer burn one CD after another to transport work.The Cruzer Micro is tiny and rugged. I carry it in my pocket with my change and my keys all day long. I haven't even lost the cap. Yet.There was no software to install; I simply plug it in, it glows blue, and I have an additional drive. I can drag files to and from the flashdrive, or I can work directly from it.I have used the drive on a variety of laptops and desktops, and I have had no problems with it heating up as others have mentioned. My only concern is that one day I'll forget to take it out of my pocket, and it will end up in the wash cycle.
Best buy. Excellent quality. Thinest case around.
This is a quick, easy solution to mounting a portable DVD player in your car. All 3 of my boys can watch a movie and there has been no fighting over who sits in the middle so I think the overall view is good for all seats. My only complaint would be the elastic strap in the back, I was unclear on where exactly it should go so I use it to secure the DVD player but then I can't close the player all the way while the strap is on. The other strap is velcro but it goes over the player so you would have to remove it to change DVDs so I don't use it. We have had zero problems and even drove it through the pot-holy streets of New Orleans (where we live) and it did great. Over all a great product.
Just having received this filter without opportunity to use it yet, it was extremely annoying to find it previously opened and heavily smudged on both sides.Needing to painstakingly clean my new purchase is ridiculous. I'll live (...lol..) but come on!I assume this filter will perform well but this is my only chance to express my irritation so it gets a one.
This is my second Pelican case. Unlike the larger 1600 case, the smaller latches on the 1200 are somewhat stiff and, at times, difficult to pop open one-handed. Otherwise, would have been a 5 star rating. Very please and highly recommended as is Norman Camera as an Amazon vendor.
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.
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.
Cheap HDMI cable. I'm all about that. It works just as well as an expensive $30 hdmi you find at best buy or something like that
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.
My parents, inlaws and myself have purchased this camera. None of them work. My father-in-law cannot boot-up with the camera plugged in; during a call our computer crashes with the blue-screen-of-death; my parents have had audio and video trouble. Before our computer crashes we can get in a few minutes of conversation. The audio is terrible and the video quality is terrible. We tried Skype; Yahoo; MSN and Sightspeed and all of us still had audio and video trouble on the rare occasions we could start a conversation. We all have Dell computers with Windows XP. Our systems are around 3 years old. I am sorry I had our family purchase this camera.
I plugged this in on my new Roku box, my cable box, on different TVs, and it just doesn't work! There is no connectivity whatsoever.
These 25x100 SkyMaster beauties are amazing. Once these are mounted on a sturdy tripod (good luck finding one) you are in for a treat! Nicely portable I brought these out to get great views of the most recent lunar eclipse and the Ooohhh's and Aaahhh's I heard from the students, parents and faculty during an elementary school star party, I was very pleased.I had compared these to more expensive binoculars and these blew them away in clarity, colimation and view. Comparing the SkyMasters to several other binoculars at another star party...there is no comparison. General consensus - Celestron SkyMasters are superior! And the Amazon price can't be beat!
This printers quality is low, even on higher settings.After 5 pages of prints, printouts are fuzzy with speckles all over. The ink usage is insane, we've already spent the cost of this printer on ink.Installing was a bit difficult, because a key part I needed would not automatically install. I called customer support and they talked me through, but unless you're a computer guru you would be cluless.Faxing, scanning and copying are okay.I highly do no recommend this product, unless you want constant stress.
I bought the Radtech BT600 to replace a wireless Apple Mighty Mouse. The scroll ball had become unresponsive, and I can't live without scrolling. The scroll wheel on the Radtech BT600 worked well, but nothing else did.First of all, the Bluetooth connectivity is spotty. I haven't had a single connectivity issue with my Apple keyboard or Mighty Mouse; they've been connected to my iMac for over a year and neither has ever dropped a connection. The BT600 loses its connection frequently, and sometimes will refuse to reconnect indefinitely. (In fact, its refusal to reconnect is what drove me to pull out the old Mighty Mouse, broken scroll ball and all, and chuck the BT600 in a drawer.)Even when there isn't a connection problem, the mouse will stop responding if the pointer is dormant for more than a few seconds. I'll have to shake it around a little bit to "wake it up." Sometimes this isn't a problem, though; instead, the pointer will jump crazily around the screen even when I'm not touching the mouse at all. This will happen while the display is asleep, waking up the display and leaving it awake until I notice and come to shake the mouse around a little (or power it off). If the computer is in sleep mode, the mouse will not wake the computer unless I shake it and click wildly for about 30 seconds. (I'd started just using the keyboard to wake the computer up.)The left and right buttons feel rickety and clicks don't always register, the middle button (the scroll wheel button) is too stiff, and the two side buttons are so awkward to reach that I've never bothered with them.The rechargeable battery is nice, as is the option of plugging the mouse in via USB, but the batteries on my Mighty Mouse run down so slowly that this isn't much of an advantage. I'd rather replace the batteries every three months or so than have the ability to recharge them.This was the only Bluetooth mouse I've seen aside from Apple's Mighty Mouse, and that's why I bought it. Even though I don't like the Mighty Mouse, this one is far, far worse. Don't waste your money; just spend $[...] on a regular USB mouse.
These batteries have worked out pretty well. They were reasonable in price and saved me the inconvenience and cost of buying all new wireless phones. Delivery was prompt and the batteries charged fully in about 8 hours. These are a good buy if you are replacing old phone batteries.
I've been using theSunpak 620-020 2001UT Travel Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Platefor a few months, and I've found it to be excellent for taking pictures of documents indoors. Besides offering a stable platform with great ease of adjustment, it is lightweight and portable.
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS SELLER AND ITEM.THANKYOU VERY MUCH.
I just purchased this lens locally and have only been using a short time but I'm happy so far.I have a Nikon d3100 and when I put this lens on I was very concerned by the warning on the lcd screen that popped up when I put it to any aperture other than 22 and wouldn't let me take a photo at all. After a bit of searching online I found you have to leave the lens aperture at 22 and change the setting in camera and everything is fine. I tested it and it does work correctly.I'm very happy with how close you can get to objects without getting the distortion that I noticed from the 18-55 kit lens. Already it's proving itself a fantastic portrait and product photo lens.An excellent alternative to the 40mm AFS lens going for $150 more, unless you're an auto mode only person!
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.
For the person on a budget (or even not) this screen gets the job done. Images look great and the product is quick and simple to install. Update: Over three years later, we are still using this screen and it has remained securely mounted in it's original location.
I received this as a Christmas present. I use it almost exclusively for bird watching from inside my house, through a large window. It's tripod mounted, and perfectly balanced. It doesn't tend to drop forward like other large scopes. With the standard adaptors, a small Chickadee at 50 feet completly fills the scope's field of view. I can see even the tiniest details. I love this scope!
I purchased these on June 27th and, unfortunately I did not open the box and start using them until late July. Within 1/2 days, the left side went out, and just the right side works. When I went online to see about returning them, it was out of the time frame and according to the warranty(which I admit to not reading before purchasing), even if I was in the allotted time slot, would only be eligible for 50% of my money back. Sigh. Word to the wise, open electronics immediately!!!
I have three tv's, three dvd players, HDTV-DVR box, XBOX 360, and 2 regular cable boxes and this remote will control everything in every room with no problems. I bought this remote because I was tired of people going I messed up the tv or it doesn't work. Now with the push of a button you can watch whatever you want. It made life very easy for the people in my house. Oh did I mention that if it does not work right it will ask you if everything is ok and run you through a few questions till it fixed the problem. I really do love this remote. It took a little time to program, but i manually changed some features so that when you hit certain buttons it does not shut off the cable boxes in the house and other features mixed together in the Activity mode.
This VCR works well. Hookup was simple. Simple is what I wanted.
The cooler is well built. Not sure why Amazon doesn't offer the black anodized version though. We have a Sony laptop that's about 3 or 4 years old. Was sent in once to replace the power supply because it burned up. It's only used for internet access and occassional light graphics work. I've had it up on 5/8" maple blocks under the feet for more air access and the sony fan still goes into step up mode after just .5 hours of use. It shuts down all the time from the accessive heat.. until now. They really knew what they were doing in design. The feet of the sony extend over the back of the cooler so they don't contact the surface. This is good. Direct contact to the laptop surface at the back where the power supply is acts as great heat sink being anodized aluminum. It runs all day now without stepping up of internal fan. It has to be at least 30 degrees cooler. The laptop cooler gets warm which is normal. Towards the front there is a gentle bend in the platform allowing about 1/16 inch between laptop and cooler, this is where the fans airflow exhausts out the sides removing the heated air. Fans are quiet to say the least, can't hear them over the sony laptop's fan. They don't move alot of air, just what is needed to exchange. So it doesn't load the laptops power supply or battery even more to do it's thing. I was concerned about that. I was hoping it wouldn't defeat the purpose by loading up the power supply to turn the fans. Hooking up an ipod to this Sony usb use to shut it down in minutes. It has an on/off button.. leave it on. You won't lose any usb ports either to power it.Kudos to cooler master. The product is well built and priced right. Every laptop user needs one of these.
I've bought three of these drives, and, so far, knock on wood, I'm quite satisfied. They've survived rough treatment on a construction site, handle data transfers well, and they're a quick and easy way for me to move information between my desktop and laptop, as well as among my colleagues. The one I carry in my shirt pocket has taken a bit of a beating, and continues to work well, so far.A lot simpler than fighting my way thru CD-ROM, DVD, and the 5- or 10-MB limit on e-mail attachments. Also, a quick and easy back-up if I don't have an external hard drive nearby.
This lens makes a good impression of being solidly built, and in return it's relatively heavy for its size. No flimsiness here.On most of the focal range, the optical quality is quite impressive: sharpness good at f/4, and excellent at f/5.6; no noticeable light fall-off ("corner vignetting") at any aperture - bravo!; barrel distortion at 12 mm but gone at 18 mm and above.The biggest optical drawback is at the level of Lateral Chromatic Aberration ("purple fringing"). In situations of a dark object interfacing with a very bright one, color fringes will be noticeable if you enlarge the image. Still, looking at a photo in "normal" size (or at a large photo from the "normal" distance required to look at a large photo), the LCA will not be noticeable. I'd rather have some LCA that can only be seen on close examination than light fall-off in the corners that will be obvious no matter how one looks at the picture.Sharpness is clearly less good at the 20-24 mm end wide-open. At those focal lengths it is necessary to stop down to f/8 to obtain good results.The Sigma 10-20 mm has a clear advantage over this Tokina 12-24 mm in the extra 2 mm on the wide end. However, from measurements I've seen, the Sigma is a much less good performer at the level of light fall-off in the corners. Which one to choose becomes a matter of taste and purposes.
Serves the purpose what it was intended for to hold the Garmin.been too cold to use it.out side. in winter..
Okay so i bought it. And then when i looked on the back it said it worked for Windows XP. So i thought yeah, it will work on our computer! So i brought it home and i put the batteries in. While i was putting them in i noticed that the back part where you put them in was not very durable very flimsy. But i thought if it was fun who cares about the back part where you put in the batteries. So then i filmed a little bit and decided to install the editing software unto our computer. Well i tryed and tryed and tryed my older brother (who knows alot about electronics) tryed and it didn't work on XP, which is false advirtising because it simply stated on the back that it should work great for XP. And then we couldn't even get the camera part to work. It made very annoying little sounds, and the picture was very fuzzy and small. If i were you i would not by this product.
I recently purchased the yamaha htr 6090 to go with my samsung 61 HDTV 1080p, samsung blu-ray player, klipsch quintets and klipsch subwoofer. This combo of products are simply awesome. I was able to easily hook up my hdmi cables from my samsung player and cable box into the receiver. And from the receiver hdmi to my tv's hdmi. I went from lots of cables to just three, the two inputs and one output. What a difference in sound and video. If you can afford this player, get it. The surround sound is a noticable difference from the old 5.1. Please do not waste your time if you are not prepared to buy the latest in technology.
The USB Kit was exactly what I expected! It was not misleading in any way! Amazon made online shopping a pleasant experience. Thanks again!!
I bought this Canon as a replacement for a Scanmaker that was always a pain to use. The interface and controls on the Canon are much easier to use and the speed is a great improvement. I have used it mainly for scanning old slide and photographs and it works well for that purpose. I would recommend this scanner.
Pros:1) Amazing battery life2) Great sound in SP, LP2 modes3) Good sound (and 5h20m recording) in LP4 mode4) Will not skip.5) For fast CD to MD ripping via USB, Simple Burner software is quick and easy.6) Flexible editing features (change track order, erase tracks, rename, combine, and delete tracks.)7) very small and lightweight8) Inexpensive, re-recordable mediaCons:1) OpenMG software is restrictive (check-in, check-out) and slow. It has to convert all file types (wma, mp3, etc.) to ATRAC, and leaves copies of these converted files on your computer.2) No upload capability. A bummer for live music and field recordings in particular.3) No true SP support (Simple Burner has no SP or SP-mono option at all, and OpenMG software converts all files to LP first, so you don't get true SP quality.) The only way you can record in true SP is real-time.4) No microphone input and no remote for the headphones. No big deal -- if you need these features, buy the MZ-N707. You can also upgrade to remote headphones at www.minidisco.com.Overall, I really like this player. I'm thrilled with the fact that I was able to fit the entire 4-CD studio recordings of The Police on one minidisc. It's flexible, easy to use and sounds great. If you are heavy into mp3s downloaded files, this may not be the most flexible solution, but it works. If you're like me and you just want a portable means of carrying music from your CD collection around, Net MD is perfect.Sony could make this into a home run bya) giving full SP and SP-mono support to Simple Burner and OpenMGb) allowing for uploading (at the very least, for non-copyrighted material).c) speeding up OpenMG file conversion.
Just got this drive setup for drive letter access on 2 computers and it was a breeze. Software was super simple, but has enough functionality to do whatever you could probably want to do with it.
I love using this on my old lens with landscape photos! The reason I no longer use this is because I upgraded my lens to an L model one and it uses a larger filter size. Anyways, this filter is great and it helps a lot with saturating the sky and removing glare from water. The coating helps a lot too, any fingerprint, water, and dust can be removed from the filter pretty easily. If you have a 58mm filter size lens and you love taking landscape photos, I'd recommend it! But just as a note, the lens do cut out 1-2 stops of light so a tripod is highly recommended for your camera when using this.Here are a list summary for the lens:Pros:- Easy fingerprint, water, and dust removal.- Very good polarizing effect.- Saturates the skies well and removes glares from water.Cons:- Cuts 1-2 stops of light. (This happens on every polarizing filter).- Many L model (top quality) lenses uses 77mm.
The Norazza machine works great. I'm an IT security manager and the mechanism this device uses to destroy the CD/DVD renders it such that if you insert it into a drive, the drive doesn't even recognize that it's there. It probably wouldn't be suitable for data discs that have extremely sensitive (military) data on them but for the purpose of compliance with many applicable federal and local laws this machine will do the trick.
I have been using the first generation BEFVP41 router now since 2002 and it needed to be replaced. Comcast has increased their speed to 18Mbs and the old first generation router limited my speed the 9Mbs it has a 10Base T WAN port BEFVP41 series 2 routers has a 100Base T WAN port. My old router had at least 70 available tunnels and the new router has only 50 available tunnels. Router to router VPN works great but router to VPN client on my Windows 7 basic netbook I cannot get that part to work. I will be upgrading my wireless network from 802.11g 54Mbs to 802.11n 300Mbs soon and my cable modem will go from DOCSIS 2.0 to DOCSIS 3.0 this modem just over 100Mbs speed and already this will make BEFVP41 series 2 router obsolete. What I am looking for from Cisco-Linksys is an updated version of their RV016 router that has Gigabit Ethernet ports both WAN and LAN ports with a VPN bandwidth 500Mbs to 1000Mbs the current version has 100Base T WAN and LAN ports with 97Mbs VPN bandwidth. The RV016 routers I have read about seem to be compatible with VPN clients on Windows 7 and Windows XP sorry I will not touch Windows Vista. Today the RV016 router does not have the speed I am looking for yet when I update to DOCSIS 3.0 Comcast is planning to go far beyond 100Mbs speed.
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.
I actually don't need to compose an original review. Please see digerti's 5-25 review of the 200i writer. I had EXACTLY the same experience with the 200e. Wish I had read his/her review before spending a week and 1/2 and hours upon hours of unsuccessful trial and error. After capturing my video from my digital camcorder and creating a movie, I burned a DVD+R disc and watched it on my DVD player. Picture quality was actually worse than a VHS tape recorded in superlong play. I have emailed HP support regarding this and am awaiting their response.I then produced the video using the MGI VideoWave program that came with my still digital camera (which takes very short video clips), but since the program does not export out to the dvd burner, I had to go through the MYDVD software that was supplied by HP to actually burn the video (resulting in double the time for production...in all more than 6 hrs). This resulted in much improved video quality (not bad at all, actually), but video and sound is now a few seconds out of syn. I am hoping the software digerati mentions will be the fix I need. Luckily, creating an audio CD is a snap; but this unit is much too pricey to end up being just a CD burner. As it now stands it has been somewhat of a disappointment, but I am hopeful.....
I love these speakers. Very good Sound, compact, and very useful. At home I use the ipod anywhere in the house, the speakers sound great, and recharge the ipod while using the ac power. While traveling I used the Aux port to connect to my laptop for playing DVD's. The sound is much better than the laptop speakers.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC BINOCULARS. SUPER CRISP VIEWS, ONE HAND OPERATION (AT LEAST FOR ME),WELL WORTH THE MONEY. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH PRAISES ABOUT THEM. WENT TO ALASKA CRUISE FOR 7 DAYS - TRIP WOULD HAVE BEEN LESS SPECTACULAR WITHOUT THEM.
I had a MP5500 for 7 years and it still worked fine, thought I would try another canon with the MP390. Once you fine tune all the settings It is great to go. I recommend this product and for the price how can you go wrong.
This micro card comes with a standard card for your computer or other readers. I have it for my phone. Tons of memory for video, photos, music etc... Great price too!
Don't try to call Panasonic to complainThe battery won't last as long as the time you are on holdMy average cutstomer service call can take 1 1/2 hour and my phone dies midway
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.
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.
I love this DVD player. I bought my first DVD player in 97 and have gone through many players for 10 times the price. This player is the only DVD player I have purchased with so much functionality (and its so cheap). Recently I've been enjoying PAL format movies and this player really handles them well. For region free playing. Open the tray and press on your remote 7 8 9 ok 0. Now you are region free as well. Enjoy
Slim design, excellent sound and very easy to use. This was an upgrade from a previous JVC reciever that I had and this one was designed the same way that my previous one was. Once set up everything runs through the device so that you change the setting on the reciever from Cable to DVD and the picture on the TV changes. Also it is about the least expensive 7.1 reciever that I have found and easy backwards compatibility with 5.1 that I still use. All in all this is an excellent product that is worth the price.
This is an incredible product. I love this stand and have recommend it to all of my friends with iPads. It is so versatile, it holds the iPad in so many different positions and the iPad can even be charged on this stand, if needed. It folds up and travels well in my iPad travel case. I use this stand every day in my office and it is still like new. Very durable. It is simple yet elegant. My wife bought me the Apple iPad stand, which I use to charge the device overnight, but I prefer this one in my office because of all the different positions it can assume.I highly recommend this stand.
Cable doesn't work properly, in fact I missed the season finale of Heroes because the whole episode skipped and pause and jumped. This has happened with many other shows, now I have to go buy a full price cable and I would recommend you just spend the money and get a good one.
Well I'm buying my third one of theseandthe other two have NEVER given me any trouble(I only used them plugged into AC)I can even runa dvd burner through one of the ports.sturdy and long lasting
A novel where one could not figure out the ending ahead of time which kept me guessing. This is a rare ocassion.
new firmware was released late june 2006 and resolved our dhcp issues. works great so far but haven't tried wpa or wpa2 yet.
The harddisk went through inspection with no errors. It works great no problem with it.Great product.
I use this card with Nikon d300s and compared it with Transcend 133x speed. SanDisk was much more faster when writing in camera and when downloading pictures in computer. This card was worked in camera without errors. But Transcend card have errors and I had to change it. Also SanDisk give CD with licensed data recovery software. It,s absent in another cards that I bought.
There is not a lot of turntables available these days. Thank goodness Sony sees the need for one. Good affordable turntable,plays 33's and 45's.
It may be impossible for me to convey to you in words how much I hated this book (were you here, I would explain with an array of unpleasant facial expressions). In fact, I've never written an on-line review, but this book has provoked me to review-writing.Yes, I read The Secret History, but, to be honest, I remember very little of it, so I'm not one of those who is comparing the two. However, I will say that this book struck me as the work of a self-involved grad student badly in need of an editor, not the product of an accomplished author.The biggest problem? The dozen or so plot lines DROPPED with absolutely no resolution, or even any meaning. It would be one thing if it were simply that we never found out who killed Harriet's brother Robin. But, in addition, characters are introduced and set up to appear important, or at least to have pending story lines (Allison's mysterious dreams, allusions to Pemberton's possibly Knowing Something about Robin's death, LaSharon Odum's library habit and possible sexual abuse), but then disappear (or wander through inconsequentially)!Of course NOTHING to do with Harriet's future is resolved by the book's end. Will Harriet be tied to the Ratliffs? Will her family manage to repair itself in any way? Will Harriet find any reasons to rise from the depths of despair into which every circumstance of her life seems to have plunged her? That said, I would've cared more if not for the fact that, like every other character in the book, Harriet is completely unlikable. A more irritating collection of fictional characters, I have never come across. I kept waiting for someone to exhibit SOME redeeming quality, but, alas, it was not to be. No one shows any real love for anyone else. No one demonstrates any continuing loyalty to another human being. There is not a single character with whom I could imagine having any sort of pleasant interaction.Further, the trials and tribulations (ah, what an AMUSING name for the old family homestead) heaped upon Harriet, who is apparently a modern day(ish -- as many reviewers have asked, when the hell is the action in this book taking place?) Job, extend to a point where her situation would almost be comical, if it weren't so depressing --Maybe Tartt has written a black comedy, and the joke is on all of us for having failed to get it!. Hmmm...Let's make the little girl's family incapable of showing any affection, or even functioning. OK, that's not bad enough. Now, let's take away her mother figure, a maid who's been with the family for the girl's entire life, for some random reason. Wait, that's not dark enough! Now let's kill her favorite aunt, in a move that does nothing to further the (nominal) plot. Now let's make her best friend abandon her! Then let's make her think she has killed a man, then discover he was not the evildoer she believed him to be! And, finally, let's just abandon the entire story, leaving the girl hanging in the twilight terror of possibly being tied to a crime, of facing a return to her disfunctional and borderline abusive family...blah, blah, blah...Pretentious southern gothic mood music with absolutely no substance. Awful.
The primary reason I bought this scope was to do photography, and it's nice for that. I've used it to take pictures, and they come out nicely, but the scope is -big- and I'm having trouble finding an appropriate carrying case for it, which is a bit of a pain. I'd have gladly paid more for the scope had it come with a custom case.That said, it's lighter than you'd expect, and I had to buy macro ring extenders to be able to take photos closer than 40' or so (the description when I purchased it said 15' minimum focal length. If all you're looking for is a scope, this is very nice for the price (but useless without a very solid tripod). If you're looking for photography adaptation, it's a little complicated and will definitely require those macro adapters. This makes for complicated field work, figuring out which macro adapters (if any) to use, depending on the distance of the object.That said, I -am- very happy with this scope.
I purchased this device upon the advice of my father-in-law. It was everything he said. It contains all the features I need or use on any other of my remotes. It turns on my reciever, my TV and my cable box with one button. When I want to wacth a dvd another button is pushed and my cable box shuts off, and my dvd player turns on. The remote is programmed through the computer to use button on it for slow motion, zoom and any features on my dvd remote. I've only had it a few months and it has been very reliable.
The reviews were largely good, however, I had to return mine because it was flimsey and cheap!! I have to say it was over priced as well. If it were $10, then I'd say it was worth it, but not for more then that!
Get your scissors, cut, design and think creativity, With this set of acetate filters, you can create any shape in any color you like and match your filters precisely to your subject and your imagination. Dream and create two, three or four colors in the same image, arranged as you likeHelpful hints : Handle the cut out fitters carefully and place them in the gelatin Holder (194), one of which is supplied with the Cokin Creative set. You may need several Modular Hoods (255) to protect the filters against the weather : check that the hoods do not vignette the image. These filters do not offer the optical quality of classical filters and cannot replace them for all applications.
Technology is one of those things that can either make things extremely easy, or extremely confusing. In the case of this &#34;cable splitter&#34;, it is probably the latter. As other reviewers have pointed out, this lets one cable send two streams of data, but you have to have two streams being sent to it in the first place (meaning one split on each end). For those of you who just want to split one drop point between two computers, you should be searching for either a &#34;hub&#34; or a &#34;switch&#34;, not a &#34;splitter&#34;.
I've had the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse Blue for about 3 months now, and I have been getting very annoyed. It runs off 2 AA batteries. They only last about a month, and that seems bad, but try replacing them. If you can even manage to somehow wedge the batteries out of its compartment, you will most likely have to clean your hands off from the scrapes when trying to get it open. I recommend using a strong thin pen to pry the batteries out. Once you get them out and put new ones in, you will probably have to fidget with them for a bit to try and get the optical light back on. Another thing I have found annoying, are the glitches. Unfortunately there aren't any wireless mice out there that don't. On a lighter note, the mouse is very responsive, and although it few, minor glitches, and the fact it doesn't have the advanced web browsing buttonsthat some mice have, it operates very well, especially for its price. I, personally, would recommend a rechargable Logitech mouse. Hope this helps!
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.
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.
My Olympus WS-100 made solid recordings of my kids, poetry readings, bird and insect songs, you name it. Recordings aren't always crystal clear, but considering the device is smaller than your palm, what can be expected. Pair it up with a decent audio editing program, like Cool Edit Pro or the freebie, Audacity. Don't let a fruit salad with yogurt spill on it, though, unless you are very adept at repairing very small electronic stuff.
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.
Our daughter wants to be a scientist, so she wanted a magnifying glass for Christmas. Out of all her gifts, she was most excited about this one. It is perfect for her and works well.
Before getting a digital camera, I used a 35MM Nikon for many many years. When I decided to finally get a digital camera though, I bought a compact Sony camera and while it was easy to carry around it wasn't the best quality. This is the camera I wish I bought and it's the one my nephew has. He loves it, and I will too as soon as I can afford to buy it.
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.
If you plan on using this while running, be forewarned that it skips more than a six-year old girl in pig-tails and braces. Also, every time your foot hits the ground, this CD player creates a strange echo and cracking sound. In short, shell out the extra bucks and buy a better player than this.
High quality disks. Never a bad burn. Fast delivery. Buy this from this seller
Before i use it, i thought it was too expensive, but later I realized it's worthy every penny
It is simple, not exactly attractive, but it works-for ipad, Kindle Fire, Nook Color and Kindle 3G. For the price it can't be beat.
This appears to be a very durable ammeter, that's why I purchased it instead of the "Kill-a-watt", but forget checking those small transformers (wall-warts) or other very low current appliances. This seems to be unreliable somewhere around 20 watts or less, which was a disappointment in checking out so many of these types of devices around the home. Obviously, it also does not have the capability of checking usage over time like the Kill-a-watt, but you should know that going in on this deal. Overall, this tester appears to do what it advertises, very well.
way beyond expections, charge the battery for 2 hours and your ready to go right out of the box, make sure to buy the 18mm-55mm lens, some companies are selling the camera with knock off lense or the 28mm for a hundred cheaper but you loose all wide angle shots, ease of operation is incredible, as with my nikon s4 the family dog gets white eyes, sooner or later someone may figure out red eye correction, also the picture project software is a piece of junk, it is slow and not at all user friendly, as far as the pictures on this camera they are fantastic, the size is ideal, suggest buying the 70mm-200mm zoom, and take classes to learn the full potential of this great camera
Just purchased the Cannon powershot S3 IS and the case and I am very happy with it so far! :) The camera fits great into the case, and the openings are perfect for the strap to be left out so that the camera can be carried without risk of dropping it. I cannot wait to use it at the concerts I will be attending this summer! :)
I was looking for a small drive, which had plenty of GB, but was not too bulky. The smaller (stick) flash drives are so small, I'd lose them. This one fits the bill. Pink makes it perfectly cute too!I've read some of the other reviews on the 5GB Seagate pocket drive, and some have said that their drive did not last that long... so let us see. I shall write an update should I have any issues! However, so far, so good!
I ordered three of these. The first one worked about two weeks quite well, then my printer would print no more because of a cartridge error. I snapped it in and out about 10x, with the same printer fault. Then I installed a new un-remanufactured cartridge and it worked perfectly. Then I replaced the original remanufactured cartridge and got the same error. I tried the second and third remanufactured cartridges, and both wouldn't print bacause of cartridge error. Never again.
I use this with a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter for my macbook pro for watching movies mostly on a 52" samsung. Great video and audio quality, the cable seems very robust and it won't break open in anyway. Shipping was OK it was kinda slow but in same shipping box was my adapter and some other stuff.
I got the code right after the final purchase approval. I was worried I'd have to wait a few hrs but this was not the case. I got my DLC and back to my game in no time.
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.
Great product, amazing results, awesome packaging and in perfect condition. Love the product..my only wish would be faster sending and shipping..Thanks for a great transaction!!
Works pretty well. Some static in the reception but only occaisionally. Just change the frequency when that happens. I bought it for an old truck with no CD player - so it is the perfect solution.
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.
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.
Make sure when you order this you check and see what is in the box. I looked forward to this great 110" screen and when I opened the box the day I had installers coming to hook it up it was a 93" manual pulldown screen, about half the value of what I ordered. I called Amazon immediately and they told me I had to pay to ship it back but if it was their fault they will cover my shipping. I hope so, it was $23 to ship back to them. There were several stickers on the outside of the box, one was a little loose than the others, and this was the one that said 110" screen. The stickers on the side of the box told the truth. So, I guess I really never actually rated the product because Amazon prime sent me the wrong one.
Our cable company was recently bought out by AT&amp;T Broadband, and what had been decent service became mediocre at best -- in particular, pay-per-view phone lines went dead and scheduled movies were often unavailable. With the great deal available right now (free installation and [price] a month for all channels for 4 months) we decided to take the satellite plunge and it has been tremendous!The satellite arrived quickly; customer service people scheduled an appointment and were very informative and helpful; the installer arrived within the appointment window; within an hour all the hardware was in place; we called customer service and all channels were immediately available -- it was a great experience -- and how often can you say that about getting an appliance hooked up!?The picture is phenomenal, much clearer than the cable picture. There are more channels available, and the online guides and features are phenomenal. Our favorite so far is Profiles, wherein everybody in the house (up to 5) can customize their own viewing grid and preferences and access it with the touch of one button. Another favorite is the Info button, that gives you a synopsis of the current show -- not only do you *not* have to wait for the commercial to see what's on, but you will get a description of the movie or a list of talk show guests within about 3 seconds! Also, while you are viewing a schedule grid, the show you were watching is kept running in the corner of the screen so you can pay attention to both things at once.An added bonus: the remote control that comes with this satellite is very nice. It is an aesthetically pleasing shape, and somehow manages to hold many buttons in an easy-to-use way. We've bought two universal remotes lately, but neither worked without problems, whereas this remote operates our Sony television and GE VCR with no problems at all.Because this satellite is Dual LNB, you would be able to hook up a second receiver, expanding your viewing options (e.g. watching one show and recording another).Caveat: After we signed up for this introductory deal wherein we receive Platinum programming for four months cheap, we found that there are two problems in our area: 1) some nonsense requires that we get waivers from our local tv stations allowing us to get the national feeds of their network -- and we were denied this waiver by all four networks, and 2) we do not get UPN or WB, and will ot for the foreseeable future, so we missed Star Trek: Enterprise. If these things are iportant to you, check with customer service reps before you sign up.We could not be much happier with this system and highly recommend it.
A UV filter is essential for any one with a DSLR. It helps filter out harsh light and it also protects the actual glass of your lens. It's better to have to pay $16 to replace a filter, than paying $500+ to replace a lens!
I am using this monitor right now and love it. Of course anything is a step up from the CRT I was using! The color is crisp and the display is bright. Very easy to set up - just plug and play. I don't think you can beat it for the price.
BEAUTIFUL. These speakers are beautifully finished, and sound just as good. The magnets are massive, and the remote tweeters make for incredible sound imaging. just be sure you have enough power to push them properly.
I've had this thing for about 2 months and tomorrow I'm replacing it with another brand. It's INCREDIBLY slow when printing (reduced my printer's output rates by about 75%). Worse yet, sometimes it just won't allow one of the computers accessing it to print. No reason, it just won't connect to that computer. It's often better in the morning (who knows why). I've become very handy at unplugging the USB cable from the printserver and plugging it directly into the front of my computer when it does this. I've tried troubleshooting--it appears not to be releasing from the last computer that accessed it. Later this week I'll post a YouTube video of me lighting it on fire in my backyard. Do yourself a favor--buy another brand.
I've had several other speaker systems for my computer over the years and always got that "tinny gaming" sound that was overloaded when I played MP3's or CD's. I read the reviews of these speakers and honestly, was very skeptical. I mean {the price] isnt a huge bankroll but its not a couple of bucks either. SO I plunked the bucks down and I am ALIVE! These speakers kick. There is very little distortion and they can handle volume. I located the Subwoofer under my desk as they suggested and it shakes the floor. Good thing you can adjust the bass. It takes a little time to position the speakers so you get the true stereo but once they are there its heaven. Monsoon says it takes a week or two for the system to adjust to the room conditions but the sound just got better and better and still gets better. If you're deciding on speakers for your computer, these speakers almost sound better than my Infinity RSM tower speakers(almost but not quite). I have to keep remembering its my computer I'm listening too.
I was a complete beginner when I bought this scope and a relative newbie now. I bought the scope because I was fascinated with developing astronomy as a hobby, but reluctant to spend a fortune in case I lost interest. I also knew that you needed a scope with a reasonable appeture to stand any chance of seeing anything. The 114 seemed to fit the bill then.First time out we aimed it at the moon and were blown away at the detail of the craters even with the lowest magnifications. Next time we tried to find Saturn and mars and spent a couple of hours to no avail. However, I persevered and have now been able to see saturn (with it's rings clearly visible) and, last night Jupiter and it's dour moons (just being able to make out the colour of the northern equatorial belt). Still haven't been able to find any nebulae or galaxies despite being pretty confident of their location, but will keep trying.My biggest piece of advice for those struggling would be download some software like stellarium (free and awesome) to help you with location.In summary, people are right... It is pretty flimsy and not the best scope, but you get your moneys worth. For me it has been an excellent choice because it's made me want to see more, in more detail and now I know I won't be wasting my money when I can eventually afford a decent computer aided scope with a bigger appeture... For the patient beginner on a budget you can't go wrong... Just don't expect to see images like the Hubble produces on a 100 scope.
It has a higher capacity than the one that came with the printer and it yields good, clean printing.
I got an ipod several month ago, and want to boost the bass for my music, so I decide to got this new set of headset. It sounds good and clear, but according to the bass, it's really not as good as my original ipod set.
The product came quickly and in 1 piece. I purchased it for my 11yr old to practice her keyboard because I got tired of buying batteries.
My CPU fan was dead and prevented the computer from booting up. No need to buy a whole new CPU fan and heatsink - just replace the fan. This was a quick and easy project and got my computer running again. The fan is fairly quiet as well.
I bought and have been using the Brother MFC-3320CN Color Inkjet Multifunction for about a month now. I am very please with its performance. Unlike the previous reviewer I have been able to produce high quality/high resolution photos and color prints. Granted the default "normal" setting can produce grainy prints along diagonal edges, but if you go into the printer settings you can get several higher levels of resolution and great results. The one drawback I found with these higher resolution settings was they slowed down the printing process substantially. Be ready to do something else for a few minutes on the highest print quality.The MFC-3320CN is more than a printer. The scanning and coping functions are good but ink is too pricely to use for more than causal use. I especially like the fax function. It worked perfectly and automaticly with my phone recorder once the proper ring setting was chosen. The MFC-3320CN monitors the call and responses if it is a fax otherwise stays on the side lines. If it was not for the slow printing on the high resolution I would have rated the machine five stars.
I read many reviews and was surprised by many as I use this all the time to record meetings and sure it picks up other noises very well, however, position it correctly on a conference room table or even on a pad for extra shock protection when people bang or drop on the table.I could easily hear all people speak in a large conference room with 20 people in it and know each voice distinctly. I even once had it in the pocket of my jacket and I got everything very clearly so I am not sure what others have had problems, strange to me. Everyone has different hearing as well as what they like, expect or want from a product.No comment on the software as I do not download or save my recordings at all.As for storage I have mine on the higher setting giving me 7.5-8hrs of record time but I listen and take what i need from them and erase it so I never run out of space. Again I don't download so I can't speak to that in any capacity.
After weeks of research and after by chance finding this little player in a local store (FutureShop Canada), I finally had myself a portable DVD player. This review is based on short term ownership so I can not speak about reliability, durability etc.To start with, the player is REGION FREE which was a must for me as I travel between Europe (Code 2) and America (Code 1) a lot. You simple select the country in the preferences and voila, its play time!It comes with remote which is handy although I do not expect to use it much (will have the player in my lap!) but its nice to have though. The power-supply is a non-switching 110v one which will not work in Europe (230v), but as the player uses 12 volts DC it is not a problem to find general-purpose power-supply and run it from this instead. A car adapter is included as well which is great for recharging the unit (or view DVD's).It's size is what I like the most, only slightly larger than a portable CD player and a snap-on battery which unlike other models, do not double its size! I've seen many similar models which looks much more bulky and with smaller screens.The display itself is very nice, bright and not too narrow-angled - 2 people sitting next to eachother will have no problem what-so-ever with visibility! In moving sequences, it is possible to detect the interlaced drawing of the image but this is really only noticable when you look for it and can hardly expect more for such a cheap (non-progressive scan) unit. Naturally due to the 16:9 scale, widescreen DVD's looks the best (uses all the screen). Another note about the screen is that you can spot slightly more brightness on the edges of the screen (probably due to a mirror-effect on the alu sides) but again this is really only noticable in black sequences and when you look for it. If you want the purest and best in image quality, get a Panasonic or Toshiba portable but expect to pay much much more! However, if you, like me, needed a cheap unit which was small, region-free, can be hooked up as a monitor (Composite video in!) and play MP3 as well then you really do not go wrong with this one! On a final note; the sound is as can be expected, no problem with that except naturally the units tiny speakers are not for plane travelling but who tries that anyway without a noise-cancelling headset?!? Finally, unlike other similar players, this unit HAS a recharge indicator so you can see when its done!
These were sooo cheep i felt like i was ripping them off. Quality is top notch!!! Nice and thin! Would recommend to anyone!
I received the mx70 monitor as part of a HP system package purchase and my initial impression (that is, before I turned it on) was that this thing was probably a piece of junk. After all, it was just the &quot;add-in&quot; part of the package and it did have a goofy space age design and one of the notches for the monitor stand was broken out of the box.Happily however, the mx70 proved me wrong in all respects. The 17 inch display opened a whole new world of picture that I did not get with my previous 15 inch monitor. The colors are quite vivid and the &quot;goofy&quot; space age design actually makes the monitor easier to view as its gray-scale colors do not draw the eye away from the screen.In addition the menu mode on the monitor is easy to use and has a number of extra features including an advanced features menu as well as an advanced geometry menu that allows the user to change the geometric shape of the display.Finally, the monitor has an incorporated serviceable microphone at the top of the monitor and whose connection runs along the monitor's connection to the tower.I would highly recommend this unit.
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.
Despite the description given here the thing takes only Region Code 1 (USA & Canada) DVDs. Forget it.
I received the A75 as a Christmas gift from my daughter who had purchased it from Amazon.com. When I went to use it for the first time, it didn't work! Message says "no memory." When I called Canon I was advised to send it to Elk Grove, IL for repairs and I'd be advised about the cost of repairs! What about the warranty? When my daughter contacted Amazon to see about a return she was advised that I'd had the camera too long. So, Canon sells a defective product to Amazon who in turn sells it to my daughter who gives it to me as a gift. Never used, never out of the box and it won't work and neither Canon nor Amazon is willing to assume any responsibility. Some support! I've been a customer of Amazon's for some time, but I see no sense in buying anything more from them!
Easy to use, the low light filter is amazing! I can use it with just the light of my laptop. Focus ring really enables a clear broadcast. Only thing is there is no side-to-side adjustment, but its not a big deal since you sit in front of your laptop anyway. Highly recommend this product.
This product is, at best, an engineering prototype. Do not buy this if you are not very well versed in computers.When this unit freezes, the only way to bring it back up is to connect a null modem cable, reset its ip address (192.168.0.1) and then reboot (via a terminal window).When my computer is connected to this, using an ethernet connection, if I were to unplug the connection this unit freezes.It is very unstable and this is with the firmware upgrade !Mine is on its way back to Amazon... VERY DISAPPOINTED...
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'm using it as an Ethernet Bridge to connect my IP Phone to my wireless network, as my IP Phone only has a RJ-45 Connector the Zoom 4400 let me connect it to my wireless Access Point without problem. It works excelent, and it took me 10 minutes to configure it.
I didn't not like this at all. It was clunky and got in the way of my gearshift. I returned this product and got a great belkin instead!
I purchased the Flip Video after reading about it in a local paper. It has been great fun taking video of life events we never would have captured if we had to carry our bigger camera. It is so small and light weight, it is easily carried in my purse. The video quality is remarkable, even in dimly-lit situations. The zoom takes some practice. Very good sound quality. I had no trouble downloading the clips to my Mac. The 60 minute version allows more video time away from a computer for down-loading.
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.
They shipped fast, as cheap as can be and worked well with my size cables. Only critique I have is that the nail on the clip seems a bit short for highly stressed corners, or angles, while holding the cable. Instead of one clip I had to put 3 or 4 in tight spaces.
While it was a bit expensive for what it is at $15, it does it's job and saves me money on batteries. I can burn through six AAs pretty quickly with my keyboard, so having my keyboard run on AC is a definite win. One note - the adapter pictured shows a straight connector to the keyboard. The adapter I received had a right angle connector and the "power brick" was a bit flatter.
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.
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.
It has one bad thing about it: even when walking with it, it sometimes enters a period of silence, like it cannot read the CD. You have to press stop and then play in order to continue listening.
I donot like this Note book.1)It is too slow. It takes atleast 5 mins to open the hotmail page while using a 11Mbps wireless Lan.2)The system hangs too often. It takes too long to open any application.3)The customer service is poor. The customer service representatives do not respond to your requests.
I am 13 and I used this product in school, being talked to and often pausing the music, i overused and broke the play/pause button and couldn't turn my player on...of course for people who go to a gym, it must be perfect, light, easy software, i would like a plug in for AC so i can use rechargable batteries and not waste AA's like my current Mini disc, but it seems in the world of Portable audio, you can never get the "perfect" one...i HATE sony's software for minidisc, and i have to record in "atrac 3" or something, anyway, great product.
Just like my old one. Very serviceable. It arrived in good time to help me keep my small business going.
Simple, easy to operate tough, perfect for trips, kids and the price is right. By the way it takes CRV3 batery which will last for hundreds of pictures!
Flash drives seem pretty much the same. They are more reliable, portable and durable. This one, relative to other 16 gig sticks is a good price too. My only quibble is with the design. It looks and feels cool, but it won't fit into the USB port in my keyboard because of the rounded housing.
Not much to say. It's just a cable, it seems to be well made and works great with my auxiliary converter for my factory radio in my '04 Impala.
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.
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.
Bought these speaker to work with an old receiver when I upgraded my home theater. These are now more of a general purpose home stereo set up. They will handle music that's kicked up without going tinny. I'm very please
This unit has the frequency response that is near human hearing range and is not that expensive. We use it for paranormal investigations. Records about 8hours in the best MP3 mode. USB built in just slide it out and plug it in. Nice and simple. The manual is not that detailed that comes with it like the DS-30/40/50 was but this has most of the same features. So far so good.
I bought this for my Kenwood Excelon DNX8120 to play my 80GB iPOD Classic. Works perfectly fine. No problems as of yet!
This webcam isn't very good. The video is grainy, especially in low light. The drivers don't work very well in winXP either. Sometimes it won't let me save the settings for the camera. One good feature is the built-in microphone. I would reccomend a more expencive cam if you want better quality.
this is a much more reliable way to obtain microsoft points than buying the physical card. It has no bugs and comes highly recommended from me.
Got this in the promised time frame. Excellent product works just as described and good quality. Would use this supplier again!
Unlike most, I didn't purchase this MP3 player to listen to music (though now that I have it, I will probably put some of my favorite tunes on it!). Our public library offers downloadable audio books and I needed a portable device that would play locked WMA files. Through browsing the web I thought I would pay $200 - $300 for such a player until someone at the library recommended this one. WOW! Hard to believe such a tiny device can put out such crystal clear CD-quality sound! I'm hooked! The only reason I give it 4 stars and not 5 is because I can't bookmark my place in the audio book (Solution is to pause your book, turn the player OFF. If you return to it within 24 hours it will pick up where you left off). Otherwise, I can't say enough about this tiny powerhouse of any MP3 / WMA player!
A great camera case for the compact digital camera. Just the right size, snug, and holds everything I need, including the battery recharger. Best of all the price was great. I received the case two days after ordering.
This radio is pretty well made for its price range and has some nice features. I put it to use during an extended blackout after some serious passed through my area. I did not have to crank the radio much to provide a longer-than-expected time to listen to the radio. I could get weather reports, and a bit of entertainment, and even used the light during the night. At home, it wasn't a complete lifesaver, but I wanted to try it out before I really needed to rely on it.Unfortunately, I broke the antennae right after I got it, but luckily the manufacturer sent me a replacement right away. That was good customer service.Overall, I have been quite pleased. I rated it a 4 instead of a 5 because the antennae was fragile.
It works great and came really quick. It fits perfectly into my Xbox and works just like my old HDMI cord that I had.
I purchased this laptop 3weeks ago. All I can say is--- it is absolutely a quality machine. Being a gateway customer for my previous computers, I was concerned about trying another brand. Well, NO LONGER.The laptop is extremely quick (@ 2.8 HT p4) and the full-size keyboard is nice for long typing sessions. I can't possibly do the 15.4" widescreen justice with a description----you have to simply check it out at your local store! UNBELIEVEABLE! The look of the toshiba is sophisticated with a modern sleek look. The wireless 802.11g is backward compatible with b and worked easily with my d-links b router. The DVD player is as good as most home systems and the widescreen adds the extra flair of being in a theatre. You can't beat the rare front-loading DVD/CD RW-----finally someone figured it out! The DVD writer is essential, and being able to burn DVDs for back-up (wink, wink)is awesome. A 800mhz system front bus speed,60g HD, 512 MB memory,p4 hyper-threading and the numerous USB, s-video, etc... outputs makes this little man a portable media center. I have been plesantly surprised at the temp the laptop runs over long periods of time-----with a laptop table (a must to prevent overheating and to preserve your computer) it has yet to be uncomfortableYes, the battery life is short, but hey you're pushing quite a system here----buy an extra battery and "ta-da." The system is a little heavier than say a centrino system, but what is a pound or 2 when considering the ability of this machine. Tech support for questions about applications and specific info has been normal----call-in and on hold for 15mins, however, trouble shooting on-line is quicker.A warning to hard-core gamers the stock video card is not adequate for the ultra memory,video intense games. But then again, no hard-core gamer is looking at this type of system configuration! See alien-ware or sager.Overall, I'm super surprised and satisfied with the p15. This is the total package. You must consider this before purchasing a laptop!
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.
Just bought this a couple of weeks ago and have been quite happy with it. It is quite easy to set up and the user manual instructions are easy to follow. I have it hooked up to my hd tuner and the recordings have exceeded my expectation (obviously not hd quality, but still better than vhs). Ony one minor hiccup: it doesn't seem to work with DVD+R media even though the manual specifically mentioned DVD+R and DVD+RW; it failed repeatedly during disc format. I tried some Fuji DVD+RW discs instead and they worked just fine. The discs can be played back on both of my other DVD players, one of which is an old Pioneer bought 4~5 years ago. The DV input is also quite useful, as I plan to back up some of my digital8 videos. I can't say anything about reliability of this product as I have only owned it for a short time. But at &lt;$100, I don't really care.
Nice webcam delivering high quality video but beware of Blue Screen Of Death when used on systems with SigmaTel drivers. WebCam drivers needed for advanced accoustic features (noise cancellation and likes) conflict with SigmaTel's drivers for wireless 802.11 network card causing BSOD. Disabling advanced accoustic features of the webcam takes care of the problem.
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.
Received my first one, followed the instructions, it never worked. Spent 45 minutes on the phone with Linksys tech support with no success. Returned the product to Amazon and got a replacement. Same thing: did not work, 45 minutes with tech support, no success. Returned to Amazon. To top it off, Amazon somehow "did not receive" (so they say) my return, so I'm out the $80 or so. Terrible product, I would not touch it.
Have had the Galaxy for six months now. Get a lot of compliments on the audio. Talks a good distance. On SSB will reach out and touch someone when tuned.
The first unit I got worked on wired network but wireless did not.According to FAQ on d-link page (their phone support does not exist!!!) I upgraded the frmware. After that unit died compeltely.I sent it back to amazon and they sent me a new one. The 2ndone worked immediately after connecting.
What's all the hype with this antenna? I have a WRT54GL and did not want to install a third party firmware to help with the distance that my signal was reaching on my property. The router was in my house, in the living room, with no foil insulation and I could not get online with my ipod touch outside my front door. I could step inside and be online. This was on the same level as the router. I bought this antenna after reading some of the reviews, believing that it would help. I bought the one with the brace to hold the antennas vertical and parallel. After installing, I did the test. I took my Ipod and stepped outside my front door. I still could not get online. No signal. The antenas did nothing at all. I had thrown my money away. I took the antenas off and researched Tomato firmware, installed it and followed the suggested settings, and I can not only step outside my front door and get online with my ipod touch but go nearly 100 feet to the other side of my property without losing my signal. Of course they say, "use this firmware at your own risk". I have been using it now for a week and am really pleased.
A nice, cheap way to have a bunch of sleeves on-hand for discs I burn. Definitely worth the price, and very convenient.
Build seems well made. Mounted a 7" monitor to the hot shoe and it felt great and secure. Pleased with the product.
This item was absolutely a piece of crap, however what does on expect for 1.95.A bargain it was not even at this low price.It did not serve any purpose except to line a garbage can.
I was told by Amazon when I ordered that it would be a couple of weeks. Lo and behold it arrives the next day and with free shipping! Installation was simple and I had the records spinning within 30 minutes of opening the box. The RCA output cable is short and could cause me to need an extension at some point but overall I am very impressed with what I paid for the player. If you are the occasional vinyl listener, this is a great deal.
I've had several Lacie external FW drives fail on me in the last month or so - a 500GB, a 1TB and a 2TB.The reason seems to be that I may have powered up one Lacie drive with the (identical-looking) power supply from another. It turns out you can't do this and plugging in a Lacie drive with a Lacie power supply from a second drive (even if it's identical spec) can fry it!Great, huh? I've been told Western Digital and G-Tech are better. Lacies seem really flaky.
One word. Awesome. Takes a scratched up 35mm color negative and, with appropriate software settings, produces an excellent image -- almost printer ready. A little Photoshopping took care of the rest. Again, awesome.
I jumped on the PDA bandwagon a couple of years ago...but instead of doing research, I purchased the cheapest model on the market, and regretted it almost immediately. I won't even go into what I was duped into buying (partially because I have my dignity to maintain...), but suffice it to say I was most disappointed that I purchased a product that was NOT Palm Powered. Simply put, if you buy something that cannot support Palm OS products, you are selling yourself short.When I finally got around to buying mine, I did the research in advance, and decided I wanted something small, yet I wanted it to be able to upgrade if I wanted or needed it later on. This ruled out some of the cheaper models that are both offered by Palm and Handspring. I ended up choosing the M125 simply because it had the built-in memory I wanted (8MB) and was capable of upgrading with a number of cards that offered everything from maps to games to an additional 16MB of memory. This seemed to me to be not only the best choice, but also the most practical as well. The M125 is also smaller, too -- which was one of the selling points for me. I could've gone with a PDA with a much larger screen and still small (such as the Visor Edge or the Palm M500) but overall, they didn't seem to offer much more than what the M125 came with, and they were both a great deal more expensive, which helped to cement my decision even further.From the programs that came with the M125 right out of the box, to the host of free programs available on the web (if you look in the right places...) to the multitude of cards I can choose to upgrade my PDA, I have been most thrilled with my purchase.Yes, for those nay-sayers out there, the screen IS small, but my eyesight is fine, and it hasn't seemed to be a problem for me at all. Plus, the accessories the M125 has (along with the M100 & the M105 models) make this a pretty nifty choice to make. From over a dozen different styled covers, specially fitted leather carrying cases (I happen to use mine as my wallet now and carry it with me everywhere) to peripherals that are being added to on a nearly daily basis, the prospects for my new handheld are almost limitless. In short, I am VERY happy with my purchase.Pros: SMALL, sleek, 8MB memory, upgradable, thousands of programs available (many are free) & fashionable accessoriesCons: SMALL screen (if your eyesight is good, this is NOT a problem), the touch-screen sometimes has the tendency to not match up with the stylus and needs to be re-calibrated every once-in-a-whileWeigh these specifics versus the other PDA's out there, and if price IS a factor, the M125 quite possibly could be YOUR next purchase. Hope this helps, I know reading other reviews certainly helped me in MY decision. Good luck.
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 bought two of these through Amazon and a third party. The monitors arrived quickly and in perfect condition. There were no dead pixels. The monitors have great color, great contrast, respond quickly enough for video games and DVDs, and render text more sharply than any monitor I've ever seen at 1280x1024. They appear to have a 3 year warranty, some kind of anti-theft technology, and quite a wide viewing angle (170 degrees). My only complaint, and it's minor, is that the controls are little "bubble-like" buttons on the bottom right of the monitor that are a little hard to work with.
We had a 5100C for approximately 2 1/2 years when it started giving the infamous Error 41 message described by others below. Apparently it is related to either a fatal print head problem or one of the motors burning out. We did like the price at the time and all the functions that came with the machine, but the slightly over two year product lifetime seems a very short time for how relatively infrequently we used it (it was our backup printer, mainly getting use as a fax, scanner, and copier).It is extremely disappointing that the 41 problem is so well known and Brother refuses to correct it once the product is out of warranty, which is right around the time 41 starts to happen to most owners. We replaced our 5100C with a Canon PIXMA 780, and will never buy another Brother product again.
Not only does this product work well with earbud cords, it also is the only product I've found that can handle the bulky connector cords that sync the iPod with iTunes on the computer. I have a small bag that keeps all of my iPod equipment together with my Blackberry equipment. When putting my husband's iPod things together along with mp3 players for 3 other people I suddenly had earbuds galore. I tried several different items. This was the smoothest and brightest color, therefore easiest to see. And, as I said before, the only one that could handle the bulkier cords that I wanted to transport with me from time to time. Check it out for yourself. A good price, too.
When I was searching for info on DVD players I found a few reviews on other web-sites from consumers who had this DVD player and complained that it skipped. Therefore, I bought it with the understanding that it might not met my needs. It has performed wodnerfully. I have not experienced any skipping or other problems with the player. With that said it is a very basic DVD player. There aren't any fancy frills on it, but I wasn't really looking for any. I wanted something that was easy to use, had a component video and audio output, and would do a reliable job of playing my favorite movies. The 621 does that at a price that I liked.
The product I had ordered came to me in a very good packaged condition and it was within the estimated time of arrival. The product is of high quality and performace. It is really professional!! Keep the good show.. I will defenitely recommend to my friends.. Cheers to Amazon!!
Works very well and faster than transfering photos through the camera cable on my Panasonic DMC-FZ50. The only draw back I have found so far is that you might need a extension cable if your USB ports are recessed on your desktop or too close to other ports you are using on the laptop.
There is only one reason to pay $900 for a 37" LCD Projection HDTV...space. My 32" 4:3 TV died and it sat in a beautiful Oak entertainment center. I'm not ready to part with that furniture yet. The opening for the TV is made for an up to 35" standard TV. Sony was on the ball creating this HDTV for people like me.Flat panel LCD's in this size range don't measure up to the brightness, contrast and color of the Sony Bravia. Read the specs and compare. Luckily when I was shopping around I was able to view this set next to several other LCD's and it easily showed them up.When you get this thing hooked up, tune it to the National Geographic HD channel for eye popping results. I did find that I had to mess around with the picture settings quite a lot before I could find what worked for me. There are lots of options. Take your time with them.The things that I didn't like about this set that took away the fifth star are:1) Screen door effect. If you have been reading up on RP-LCD, you already have heard about it. Yep, its there. Although I haven't really seen it with the HD content. You really notice it on the low def stuff. It bugged me real bad the first week, but I hardly notice it much a week later.2) Side mounted buttons. Here's a HDTV marketed directly to consumers that will be placing it in a cabinet. Move them to the front for this set.3) Long, long, long warm-up time on the projector lamp. OMG, I'm back in the 60's waiting for my TV to warm up. We're talking 30+ seconds before the picture comes on. I got spoiled with the near instant on with my last 32" TV.4) $200 to replace the projector lamp! Yikes, I hope I get all of my 8000 hours.5) Trouble getting a learning remote to learn the special keys for Screen Zooming, Picture control, etc... Tried three different learning remotes and none of them could reproduce the signal. I hate juggling remotes.Don't take any of the above as deal breakers. The screen door effect is minimal, buttons are hardly accessed, I've learned to have patience, 8000 hours is about 2.5-3 years at 8 hours a day and tomorrows remotes will probably work fine with it.ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS -Its now been two weeks with the Sony and I'm starting to notice something that is really bugging me. So you understand how bad, I'm considering returning the set over it. When watching anything, HDTV, SDTV, DVD, etc... I can see an interleave effect when the scene changes. I notice this about 70% of the time. My family swears they can't see it, but it is bugging me to death. If anyone else has this set and you see it too, please write a review and identify such.
I love the picture quality and sound this DVD player has specially with my Samsung 32" LCD TV. A lot of features on the remote control as well. I recommend this very highly!
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.
Although this lens had great reviews on amazon... I received this lens and found that it was far from being a sharp lens as stated in reviews. I'm not sure if I had a defective lens, but this lens can't compare to the Nikon 35mm 1.8. That is the sharpest lens I've seen! Remember, you get what you pay for!
Got it as a gift and just gave the number to my brother over the phone and he had no issues getting it to work on his Xbox. Made it so he didn't need to get a credit card and plug it into the Xbox to buy things.
Tired of the stock iPod earbuds, I decided to get these headphones and I'm satisfied with the purchase. At first I was a little disappointed in the sound, but after giving it a "burn-in" period they have improved greatly. The sound is very clear and rich, I'm hearing parts of songs that were inaudible before and enjoying more bass. The only downside is that because they are open headphones they allow exterior sounds to seep in, making it hard to hear some songs in a loud area unless you raise the volume a bit which could damage your hearing. They're most ideal at home or a quiet area, but good enough to use on the go.In terms of portability the cord is extremely long, but I keep it tied up and have not had any trouble.Overall, they're great headphones, but be aware that open headphones allow sound to seep in.
I consider myself to be a very privileged amateur wildlife photographer simply by being able to own one of these amazing over the top lenses! Its heavy, no mistake, and needs a monopod - I use the Manfrotto 681B.Only own it if you feel able to throw yourself under it to protect your investment! I consider this ethical issue most early mornings when descending down slopes or climbing over rocks. A sturdy monopod has prevented many serious issues and I have yet to have a hard impact.I go out early in the morning with it set to a default of F2.8/ISO800 and as the sun rises steadily move to F4/ISO200 ready for quick snaps. I keep a Canon EF 1.4x Extender in my pocket so that I can take small bird shots at 560mm. The extender does reduced the percentage of "keeper" photo's from say 25% down to 10% in typical use.I have a 24-105/F4, 70-200/F2.8, 400/F5.6, but this is the lens I use for 90% of the time. I often have the 24-105mm or a 10-22mm in my pocket to capture wider shots, but they don't give the mind blowing shots that can only be achieved by one of the big telephoto's.I considered the 500/F4 because its lighter, but I like the flexibility of 400/560mm and using every last bit of light that's available early in the morning.
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.
after trying a few writers I found that this one has been the most compatible.easy to usegreat software with buffer underrun protection!!over a thousand dvd's burned and still going strong.priced right and portableupdate!my Sony DRX-500ULX External dvd writer just stopped working properly....... I used it probably 2 to 3 times more than the average user would and burned appx. 3000 dvd's in a 2.5 year period.it lasted longer than the 2 year warranty offered!
best thing going for keeping track of your buddies as long as everyone has a Rino. Reception can be a problem in rough terrain but I heard and tracked someone on a mountain 76 miles away. uses battery power fast so I recommend the AA battry pack backup. It's big and ugly but it works.
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 !!!!
I replaced an old Olympus D340 with the S230. The pictures are fantastic and the video is also very good. It is easy to use and is smaller than the S330 and the S200. You won't be disappointed. I recommend that you buy a 256mb card since each 30 seconds of video at 640x480 is about 11.5mb. My 128mb cards get filled up fast when taking video.
I have used this product for years. I basically have to replace it every ten years after heavy use. I end up breaking the plastic inserts.
Overall, I'd say these are good sound quality for the price. The bass is good, but not great. For me personally, these fit me very well and I can't wait to use them for running.I do get upset over minor details and the color of the headphones I received are different from the picture. The plastic back of the headphone turned out to be a shiny metallic light green/blue. It is not white as shown in the picture. A small detail, but I wish I would have known before I bought them.
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.
It runs my 8800GTS SLI great along w/ my Creative Xi-fi sound card/ core 2 duo 3.0. Great PSU for a gaming system.Had it for a couple months now. Greatly recommended
I bought this Coolpix L11 last year three days before going to Florida to visit grandparents and Disney World. Without reading the instructions, I took great pictures of the family and unforgettable videos of the kids we will cherish. I love that this uses AA batteries instead of CR2s (grocery stores don't always have them) or "rechargeables" (where you have to wait hours to recharge--why bother?). I used a SD card so I can pop it into my computer or printer to view/print--330+ pix and about 10 videos so far. The quality of the pix is VERY GOOD, but alas it does take a second or two between shots. If you need something faster, pay a few hundreds more. My 5 and 2 year-olds use this to take nice pix and because of this, there is jelly or similar on the "outside" lens/shutter so it doesn't always open/close fully anymore (I use my thumbnail to do this sometimes). Otherwise, I love it and will probably buy the next version(s) with similar features.
I purchased these as an additional set for my MDR-DS3000 transmitter. They are excellent except for the difficulty in placing them on the charger. See my full review of the MDR-DS3000.
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!
These are good they are not great, only because after seven months of owning them my daughter tugged on the headphones and the thin cord ripped off the headphones. I got them for a good price so I cant complain. I would buy them again I just wish they were a little bit sturdier. They fit my seven year old very well.
Have no issues. Worked perfectly with my Dell SC440. The bios updated with options to turn on virtualization after the cpu installation.
I don't usually write many reviews, but after seeing so many reviews being so critical of Linksys and people saying that they'll never buy another Linksys product I felt I had to say something. I've been using Linksys products for years, both the 'b' and 'g' products, at home and at work, and they've been great. Reasonable prices, easy to set up, work without a hitch -- just set up and forget about it.The WET54G is the *exception*. It's like they took all their worst engineers and instead of firing them, made them into the WET54G team. I'm on my fourth box, the first was a version 1 and didn't have a range beyond 5 feet. It eventually died with a blinking power light and I got it replaced by Linksys. The second died during a firmware upgrade. The third had better range with newer firmware but barely got a signal, about 20%. It eventually died too. I finally got them to send me a version 2 box and that's been much better. It's worked for months, gets good signal strength and range, but it seems to lose the connection after a couple of days and sometimes just powers off.The new WET54GS5 seems to be getting decent reviews other than complaints about the WPA security, so the masochist in my is thinking about giving it a shot.
same one that can be bought at best buy,great deal for for the money since you don't have to rent from a cable company anymore
Nice protector for any small LCD screen. I use this on a Canon Rebel XT camera and a Canon sd630. After 5 months with pretty frequent camera use, the corners are starting to peel a little bit. I'll probably replace the protector in a few months. Does not impair view of the lcd.
Got tired of purchasing regular batteries because I didnt have a charger or rechargeable batteries. Now I have both. Thanks.
I already owned a pair of these and have to say that the ear clips are the best. I can't find any of the newer models that can compare on comfort.
I had second thoughts about purchasing a "refurbished" audio product from HookedonTronics - a company I'd never heard of. However, I couldn't find a new version of the specific brand and model of the item I wanted so I took a chance. The item was delivered promptly, it works perfectly and the price was one third of what I expected to pay. A win / win / win transaction.
After years of eyebrow waxing and threading, I wanted a better alternative. Both of those methods hurt, and left the skin around my eyebrows red and puffy for days.This little trimmer is perfect. Very easy to control, well-made, and does a great job. And it fits nicely into my makeup bag so it's always available when I need it. Great product!
This case made by Canon fits my A510 like a glove. Its all I could want.
I have the Harmony 880 and the Harmony 890. I prefer the layout of these compared to the Harmony One, although it may be a personal preference and others may disagree. this remote is EASILY programmable with about 10 minutes of time. You can personalize it however you want and with just the push of a button, everything turns on as it should, settings go to the right place (like audio 1, 2, 3, dvd, whatever a receiver needs to be set to, etc.) I have this hooked up to tv, receiver, dvd, dvr, ipod, xm and it works perfectly. And everyone in my house, including occasional visitors can use it with ease as the icons are totally self explanatory. Push one button to watch DVR--it's done. Change your mind to watch DVD--DVR turns off, tv changes to appropriate video input, dvd turns on. Genius. If something ever goes wrong, you can just press the help button and it goes through a series of questions, diagnosis problem, and fixes it in usually less than a minute. I find that typically this would happen if you happen to press a command and then aim the remote away from the devices.After about 1 1/2 years of battery use, I had to replace the battery. not bad. Prior to replacing the battery, when the old battery wasn't holding a charge, the remote reset itself (my clue to get a new battery). I charged the battery. Plugged the remote, nervously into the computer (I had not remembered by username, password, settings, etc.) But alas, Harmony took care of that as well--it recognized my remote and reset it completely without me having to do anything but press a button.some people complained that the battery doesn't fit in the compartment securely enough and thus doesn't always charge. Simple solution, tear up a piece of paper, put it in between the battery and the back of the remote and no more problems. I hadn't really had problems to begin with but when my battery wasn't charging because of length of use, I did this to maximize any charge. I heard harmony will send a rubber piece to put in place but I never asked for one (it is suppose to be free).The difference between the 880 and 890 is that the 890 comes with the RF signal so that you can use the remote with hidden electronics. And the 880 is black and the 890 is silver. I prefer the black but it isn't a big deal either way.The 880 is currently at a fantastic price--even cheaper than the 880 refurbished. And it is worth every penny to get rid of all of those crazy remotes that you have to switch back and forth between to get anything done.And, my pet sitter is grateful for my remote because prior to getting this, she could never use my tv and electronics. I'm happy because my daughter isn't losing remotes since there is only one to keep up with. And I am thrilled with Harmony's easy interface as well as the ease of reprogramming if necessary.Really, do not hesitate to buy this, you won't regret it. And if you do, there is always the 30 day return policy-but after day 1 you will never give it another thought.Lastly, I prefer this to the 1000 because of the smaller size. Again, a personal preference.And one more thing--this is the perfect remote for gifts for parents who are finding that they enjoy DVR/DVD/TV but are overwhelmed with remembering what to do. Once my dad died, my mom had to have cheat sheets written down in order to operate everything--but even with that, there was reticence. With this there is no problem.
I bought the Mintek MDP-1720 for my son for Christmas 2004. Within weeks it was not working properly. It was nearly impossible to reach anyone at Mintek. After several calls, we were finally told to send the unit in. In March we received a replacement unit. Within a few months, that unit quit working properly as well. I've usually gone with name brands. I would suggest that you follow that advice. This is NOT a quality product or company.
I despised this printer. Set-up was easy, but it was a pain to keep the paper compartment completely dust free. If any dust settles on the paper at all, it results in white specks on the final print and you have to re-do it. Print time was about the same as a inkjet. It was also pretty noisy, but that wasn't a big issue for me. The real deal-breaker was that the colors were not at all realistic. They were completely oversaturated and inaccurate. I exchanged it for a Canon I-9900 Photo Printer and couldn't be happier with the new one.
we can use it in the car, take it with us to run on AC or on battery-- [...] it is very solid, well made. we've gone through 4 other flimsy designs. This is a very GOOD unit.
OK people, I am a man of his components, and I swear in good cords. FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH, YOU CANNOT BEAT THIS DEAL PERIOD. If you have an entry level or even mid level lcd you are golden with these cords. Don't waste money on other crap, oh software version 1.3 or whatever. All a gimmick. Get these, save time and money.
Well i read there are alot of menus on this camera but it takes really high quality pictures. Well i had to learn how to use the menus which took several days. I had a hard time figuring out how to use the remote control that i also bought. The remotoe control can only be used when in the remote control shooting mode. I noticed that on the D80 you can just press and shoot. This is alot easier but i dont do alot of personal portraits. The resolution on this camera is fantastic and the lens is very good. The picture quality is really very high quality. The reviews here by others help me select this camera. The reviews helped me choose this camera. I consider this a high end consumer camera but not a professional camera since there is no depth of field feature and other features are buried in menus. I think the intent was consumers will want to point and shoot but if you want to get into being more creative you can do that by getting into the menus. I thought after awhile i could memorize the menuing system and find things pretty well. Summary: I am pleased with the camera. I think once people figure out how to use it and the limitations and features they will be happy with the purchase. I am still learning about features beyond point and shoot and enjoying the experience.Andrew
Thanks to this cable, I watch Netflix from my laptop on my flat-screen TV and the quality is amazing! This wire also comes with me when i need to make PowerPoint presentations at work to shows slides from my laptop projected on a Flat-screen Television. This was a great investment! I am satisfied.
Works good for the price....some menus and features could be better, but it works.
do u have a certain special item that you need to protect. This durable leather case is just what you need. The dimensions are just the right size for whatever you want to catty around with you or board on a plane.The price is only 25 bucks. Why not pick one up and be satisfied. Dont look around for a better one just pick it up.
I like to have a spare battery, so I can always have a backup ready. I have a Canon NB-4L and a Power2000 (non name-brand) equivalent. Recently I noticed the Power2000 runs out of power so quickly, much faster than the Canon. So, I thought I'd buy another Canon brand, when I stumbled across this product on Amazon. I was so happy to find this battery - excellent user ratings and great price. As soon as it came, I popped it in the charger.The orange and green lights blinked in an alternating pattern. I thought "that's strange, usually it's all orange until it turns green." So, I checked connections and double-checked - everything fit. I compared visually to the old batteries - it looked the same. I plugged it in again - blink city. The next morning, I tried it anyway. The camera was dead. The battery did not charge at all.Unfortunately, I have thrown away the packaging. Save the packaging until you know if it works, so you can return it if not.
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.
This are essential for the SKB ATA CD-400 CD Case. They stay in place and are easy to use to keep your CDs/DVDs from moving around in the case.
I LOVE this camera. FIrst of all, the Optical ZOOM on this camera is a wonderful 8X, where most camera''s now-a-days are maxed out at 4x! The pictures were excellent, both in and outdoors. The other review on this camera, the reviewer states there is a lag-time... untrue if you have a faster memory card! I experienced NO lag time, but was stapping pictures back to back, nearly no time in between.I would definately recommend this camera to anyone lookig for a well=built camera... From beginner to Professional, this camera is well worth every penny....and then some.Nice features, also. Easy to use AUTO mode takes the guesswork out of all conditions.
I had to replace a pair of RadioShack Optimus Pro LX5 after a good run. Their foam surrounds disintegrated - a little too much prolonged power for older speakers. These were $82 delivered from the New Huevos guys as part of the holiday savings promotion. They have made me start using my Comcast music chanels! My 6.1 DTS Panasonic drives these two, and three other LX5 surrounds, Yamaha powered sub, and the LX5 compatible center. Ask anyone in my house, excluding me, and they're too loud. "Gladiator" in full force had me looking over my shoulder for the horses. The Comcast channels 907-909 have taken over the shuffle songs iPod choice for music enjoyment. Sports sound great - Movies sound great - and Digital Cable rocks. How's that for a tech heavy review? I hope to get 10 years out of these in my family room. Solid construction - duh - nice look - black - I really think I got a great deal.
I have 2 of these inverters. On in a Jeep Wrangler that I take offroad and camping. Works great for powering lights, etc. Handles the abuse of bouncing around on rocky terrain fine. I have the unit installed under the dash and leave it on 24/7. Has yet to drain the battery due to its small standby draw (I drive it atleast every other day). The fan only turns on when the output exceeds 100 watts making this unit very quiet.The other inverter is installed under the passegner seat in a Toyota Sequoia. Never had any issues with this one either. Works great for powering the PlayStation2, portable DVD players, and other electronics.Since the 700 model is cabable of powering electronics of 560 watts 4.8 amps continously, which is 46 amps on 12v power it is not able to be used through your cigarette lighter. The cigarette wiring is too thin to handle this kind of current not to mention the cigarette lighter fuse is not rated for it either. Xantrex provides battery clamps, which I find don't work well if you want the inverter inside the vehicle.The solution is to pickup some 6 gauge wire from your local Home Depot or Lowes and some heavy duty terminals and heat shrink. Mount the inverter and run 6 guage red wire to the battery. Crimp on the terminals and heat shrink it. For the ground I used a bolt on the firewall of the Jeep and the bolt on the seat in the Toyota. Use 6 guage black wire for this.If the above is not something you want to do your local audio installation store should be able to install it. Otherwise go with the XPower 400 watt model which can be used with the cigarette lighter for small loads, it does require the battery clamps or hard wiring for loads over 150 watts.
I had been using a Harmony 676 for 18 months with no problems I always wanted the 880 but did not want to spend $300 for a remote. Found the remote on Amazon for $99 and purchased it.The software transferred my existing settings to the new remote and I was able to use it in minutes. The buttons are much easier to use on this remote and seems to have better responsiveness than the 676. The rechargable battery is a nice feature also, don't have to worry about the batteries running out and the remote starting to lag because of it. Great price and fast shipping!!
Once again Pelican has demonstrated their ability to protect what we hold near and dear. (I also carry a small Pelican case every day that contains one of a series of back-up hard drives ... and have been doing so for years!) If you can afford to buy or customize a quality firearm, don't then put your investment at risk by storing or transporting in an inferior case. Regardless of the color you choose, having a blank canvas in the form of high quality foam that can be cut to precisely fit your weapon and accessories further enhances the protection. This item can be locked and is in compliance with airline shipping regulations for those that want to take their old favorite on that long awaited trip. And if all that wasn't enough ... it's guaranteed for life.
I bought the Audio Unlimited SPK-9110 900MHz Wireless Stereo Headphones before these. Those had pretty awful sound. They just sounded flat. Poor bass, poor highs. Then I bought these. Its true that these are about 80 bucks more but the sound difference is pretty dramatic. The bass is rich and the range is full. The charging works well too.
I use this to store my daughter's DVDs. I was sick of getting them in and out of the cases so I decided to use this. It does the job.
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.
Like I said, its a code thats given to you to plug into XBL so there are no problems. Its quick and convinient
For an inexpensive cassette adapter it does what it is supposed to do and sounds very good. I am happy with the purchase and I would recommend it to friends.
I purchased anypoint to network a notebook with an OS of windows me to my desktop with an OS of XP. Installed great on the notebook but not on the desktop. Would not accept the drivers. The last message I got was Blackice defender. I have no idea what that means. But at the end of the day I would not have bought this product as I have had to reload XP on my new system.Waste of time and moneyUnfortunatly I had to rate this as one star as I could not submit this without a star
I had been going back and forth considering several different flashes for a few weeks, wondering whether I should go with a less expensive Phoenix or the slightly more pricey Nikon SB-600. I have the Nikon D70, and wanted to get into some more professional looking portrait photography, so a flash was a must in the very near future. I have used both the SB-600 and the SB-800 at work (I am a wedding photographer) but had not used the Phoenix, and after reading many reviews, decided to just spend the extra money on the SB-600. Boy, was I glad! The SB-600 is extremely easy to use, it delivers the perfect results, and it has a nice solid body. I am very happy with my Flash so far, and you know the funny thing? I checked everywhere for prices of the SB-600 and Amazon gave me the absolute best price. Even eBay was charging more. Go Figure.
I'm a couponer and need clear prints. This printed perfectly from the beginning. No smearing. I've been using it for weeks every day with no problem. Save a ton in comparison to name brand. I will buy again.
Works great for a ridiculously low price. I use the cord from laptop to t. v. transmitting. Great merchant service as well. Thanks!
I was very excited when I purchased this item. What a great deal - it comes with all the accessories so no need to search and destroy for additional gadgets. The battery has a decent life and if it dies, there is a car adaptor to pick up the slack. Only thing is, it stopped working out of nowhere. I had it on for my daughter in the car - all was well. We went shopping and when we came back to the car and turned it on,the screen was black. You could hear the movie but couldn't see anything. Tried the monitor adjustment but it didn't do anything. Having read another similar review from someone, beware of this weakness. I returned it and now am in the market once again for a good portable.
After trying to load the software several times, switching computers, and trying several options, I couldn't get this to work. I finally returned it (no shipping charges thanks to Amazon) and instead bought the Adaptec VideOh! USB 2.0 DVD Video Converter Kit which worked perfectly right out of the box.
This monitor is very clear with no distortion and was just what I was looking for at a great price. I had no previous experience with Acer, but would definitely recommend this product to others.
Worked right out of the box in about 5 minutes. Worked flawlessly with the D-Link 650. Did not have the problems others report above.
I paid about $50 for this turntable one year ago. The biggest problem with this turntable is that even the slightest floor vibrations cause obnoxious bass thumps that make my speakers bounce like crazy. And don't turn the amp too loud or the vibrations from the speakers cause obnoxious feedback through the turntable. This turntable needs some kind of shocks or suspension to absorb floor vibrations. When the needle hits the record, or is lifted, it also causes loud bass thumps through my speakers that strain the amp/speakers. Another problem with this turntable is that the RCA output cable is literally 1 foot long- I am NOT exaggerating. So if you plan on placing the turntable more than a foot away from your amp, you'll need to invest in an RCA extension cord and an RCA female-female converter. I won't comment on the audio quality because this is the only turntable I've ever owned, but it seems mediocre to me. Once again, another chintzy Sony product.. they really make junk these days. =/
I am writing this review because I read so many negative reviews, and I almost did not buy this item because of them. I do not use Windows for anything - so I needed a media player that could mount SMB based shares. This unit does. I am not using it with wireless - a previous adventure with a DLink product over wireless put me off that concept. But with Wired 10/100 ethernet, this system seems to work fine.From taking out of the box to playing AVI video off of a Samba share on Linux took all of about 15 min. After 3 days - it has admirably played all video files that I've downloaded via torrents. Playing video on an HDTV via HDMI from a SMB share on Linux is my primary use - and for that purpose - this unit does really great!
My girlfriend needed a new iPod case to use at the gym and that was "cute." This was perfect and it's a GREAT product!Thanks!!
I ordered this bag, thinking that the $11 (incl sdhippingZ) price would mean that it would make a great gift for someone. Well, I kept it for myself to replace my Franklin Covey bag and my only disappointment is that I only bought 1 at that price.
Replaced old 13 inch in bedroom. Hooked up to regular analog cable, pleased with picture. Plan to do HD later..
Unfortunately, the Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 250 OHM are not a good choice for professional users.I had problems with low end distortion within two years of purchasing. I sent them for servicing via the warranty cover and received the headphones back with a fresh set of ear-pads, but with exactly the same technical issues.Last week, one of the drivers died, inexplicably, dead, nada, nothing.They are out of warranty now, so how much for repairs?Quoted 70.00 by UK distributor!! the same lot that gave me fresh earpieces in place of fixing the driver the first time around.The build quality, relative to price, is poor, they are not in the same class as the DT100 and sound worse. These are hi-fi headphones, don't be fooled by the "Pro" descriptor.Additionally, the large hollow plastic ear pieces are a problem insofar as any cable movement/taps (including head movements) etc. sends resonance directly to the earpiece shell, I found this very annoying in critical listening situations.If I were to buy Beyerdynamic headphones again (which I won't) I would opt for the DT150, the have a much flatter response and provide good bass extension without being boomy. You hear a lot of talk about the DT770 PRO having issues with "recessed mids," I have to agree with this, another problem if you are looking for accurate results. I found them useful for picking out upper range nuances when having to work at less than optimum levels with monitors, but that's about it.Prior to owning this set I had a set of AKG K240S which worked perfectly for 10 years. Very neutral sound, accurate, with great build quality, and now with a detachable cable, so I am about to purchase a pair for only $99, 10 less than getting the DT770 repaired.Avoid this product if you are looking to spend your hard earned cash on a good pair of workhorse headphones, they will let you down eventually.
not much to say other than you plug both ends in and data goes across it. no delays from what I can see.
I purchased my 120g duel firewire/USB external hard drive several months ago and have had no problems. In fact I love it and I think that AcomData is recieving a lot of bad reviews unfairly. I have dealt with both the tech-support and customer service for rebates and I have to say I was treated very well by both departments. I also recieved my rebate in a timely manner. It really astounds me that people would actually trust a computer component as a PERMANANT storage solution. When all these people have lost thier data from a hard drive, precious or not, it is thier own fault. BACK UP YOUR DATA!
This CD player is absolutely amazing. Every aspect is outstanding! I tested the ESPX and nothing made it skip, the headphones are comfortable, good sound, and a good price. The most amazing part was the 2 level bass boost. I'm a fan of bass and with the 2 level bass boost on, it blew me away. Good job RCA!
My wife and I used this in Spain and France, and it was terrific. For getting into airports, it was indispensable. Sometimes it took a little time to find a satellite at first, but we came to rely on it, and it never let us down. I'd never drive in Europe without it again.
I'm fairly new to photography, but after playing with the kit lens for a while I learned its limitations - and wanted more! Looking around amazon this lens and the f1.8 50mm prime caught my eye. After some deliberation I decided that I would go all the way and get the f1.4. As I have never used the f1.8 I cannot do a comparison, but I will say I am thrilled with this lens. It makes it so easy to shoot beautiful, natural looking portraits and has great low-light performance. I am not disappointed going all the way for this lens, it will be part of my kit until the day it dies.
This remote is really nice. The first remote I recieved from amazon had a broken volume button, but amazon shipped another and it works perfect. I use the remote to control my tv, dvd player, cable box and media pc All of my devices except the media pc were simply checkbox options in the logitech software. To control the media pc, I used a firefly rf infrared reciever hooked into my pc, and then simply added the firefly mini as a device to the logitech remote (it is a device option in the logitech software!). Then I used event ghost to map the IR signals to keystrokes on the computer so that I can fully use the logitech remote to control my media pc. Works great and I would recomend this remote to anyone. Also, the "activities" on the remote are really nice. You can create an activity like watch tv, and the remote will turn on your tv, turn it to the right input, turn on the cable etcc... so you only have to hit one button.Highly recomend
The speakers are perfect. Sound quality is amazing. Would be better if the speakers were wireless. The cords are long, so positioning them is easy.
These headphones are great, especially for sub $100. Sound seems flat and have a good response at all frequencies. These are not boomy but yet can produce low and detailed bass. No need for an amp, the low impedance makes these great even for portable devices. They are light and I don't notice any discomfort after several hours of wearing them. For around the ear type headphones they are also not big or unsightly. I have owned several headphones at this price range and so far like these the best. I also like the even and accurate sound they produce over my friends more expensive (+100) Audio Technica, Bose and Senn's. I am picking up a second pair for the office so I don't have to carry them back and forth. BTW, these are closed headphones meaning they block out sound around you and do not bleed sound out. They are good enough that at a fairly high volume no one will know what you are listening to or the volume they are at. This is a plus for when I use them at work or in bed. I am not saying they are noise cancelling, but if your looking to be more aware of your environment I suggest an open air style headphone over these.
The idea behind this product is terrific, but the execution needs much improvement. I found that the accuracy was much less than advertised, and the pen required considerable testing to get at the proper angle to scan material. The system for selecting a function for the pen is confusing and requires several hours to master. This item needs much refinement before it deserves major marketing. It remains more of a toy than a tool.
While this product is convenient and compact, it fails in every other way. After only 5 days of use, it no longer works. Moreover, the sound quality is horrible and not much louder than the speakers on my laptop. A waste of money regardless of how cheap you find it.
It just good, if u want to print something small size of picture.Catridge is about $30 for 100and picture qualities are very good compare to normal printer
So far this has been a great product. No issues and have plans to buy more in the future. Living in Central Florida this is a must with all the summertime storms. I also use it for clean power when using our portable generator.
This simple passive electrical device is used, in pairs always, to send two separate network connections over a single Ethernet cable. This is possible because Ethernet cable (Cat 5e, Cat 6) has eight wires but only four are used for a single internet connection. To use: At one end connect separate devices (e.g. a PC Ethernet card and a Blu-Ray player with Ethernet port) into the two RJ-45 receptacles of one Splitter/Combiner and then plug the single I/O connector into the existing Ethernet cable wall port. At the other end of the existing Ethernet cable plug the second Splitter/Combiner into the wall port and then connect the two receptacles with Ethernet patch cords to separate ports on your router or Ethernet switch. To the network this appears as if there were completely separate Ethernet cables from each device to their respective ports on the router or switch. If there is a problem try connecting each device separately without using the pair of splitter/combiners. If you cannot establish a connection for each device separately don't blame the splitter/combiner when it is used. You'll need a network geek if network connectivity cannot be established for either device separately. This low cost device does exactly what it is designed to do and can fail to work only if there is mechanical damage to the jacks, receptacles or wiring..
Haha, works perfectly.Ab-so-lutely NO reason to pay 10x as much in-store for this!!!A wire is a wire!!!!!!!! DO NOT OVER-SPEND!!!!I'm all for supporting the local brick-and-mortar businesses, but TRUST ME - wires and various other little oddities that go with your main purchases are always waaaaaaay cheaper online. I don't mind paying 10, 20% more to support my local economy. But....it's a JOKE that this tiny little cord that I got for a few bucks - and even FREE SHIPPING (Wow, wasn't expecting that!) - costs 2,000%+ as much in the stores. STUPID!
This is a quality product from Tiffen as expected & the price was quite reasonable.
Bought 2 of these around Christmas time and love them. Also, bought one for my technically-challenged mother and she loves it as well. Simple to use right out of the box. Nice sound. My favorite part is that you can plug in or use batteries to take on the go. Also like that it's fairly compact and doesn't take up much room. Would purchase again.
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.
Arrived within two days. This cable works great and is a great length. The picture is perfect on my tv while connected to my blu-ray player. Great buy and great value
We looked for a long time and read a bunch of reviews on lenses that could be used for portrait work. We finally settled on the Canon 50mm F1.4 for the job. Couldn't be happier with the lens and couldn't be happier that we didn't over pay for it. We bought it through Amazon and they came through once again with the good service and best price point.
The GMP keyboard cover keeps my keyboard very clean. I really like it. It is a great idea! GMP Keyboard cover ( PM01 )
I guess you get what you pay for... This cord does NOT work for TVs over 720p. If you have a new HDTV (which is most likely 1080p) then go get a higher class cord...
I think this is one on the best camera`a that I`ve used for simplicity, not being a pro I have found that the pictures that I have taken for my website ( http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.ritchie ) prove what quality photo`s can be taken on this camera. I think you`ll be amazing at the quality, especially the night shots taken from the top of the Empire State Building and Time Square in New York.. Its a brilliant camera for a learner and will give you confidence to follow it up with a more interesting look at photography..Well worth a loook..
It did not come withe the gaskets like it says it should in the info. Im not to concerned about it as i will probably caulk these in place. Now to the product itself, it seems to be well built and sturdy. It fits what i needed well.
Nice invention! It is a portable hard drive and a portable card reader in one!!! I can take it with me a upload pics from events that my friends take.Just insert a memory card and it copies the images. No more having to email loads of pics.
Although the wires aren't as thick as I would like for them to be, they work just fine. All my tv's have the best picture.
This is my second GPS (1st is Streetpilot i5) and I must say it has tons of options. I mostly upgraded to this unit because it allows avoiding specific roads, browsing of the maps at the street level, and the ability to create your own routes (both with the unit and on your PC). The bean bag mount is great as it holds the unit securely. I didn't realize until after 2 weeks that the display can be swiveled up and down as well as side to side. The up down feature is not documented.The only complaint I have is the poor power connector. It slides into the back and can be bumped very easily causing the unit to power off.Other than that everything has been great so far.
My daughter is leaving for college. From what I understand from talking to her, most universities have a large open pit in which they stone the students who arrive for their freshman year with PCs. It's all about cool and image. The price on Macs is incredibly steep, about three times what a really good laptop PC would cost. While I have yet to see what that extra thousand bucks gets you, it did buy me freedom from at LEAST a year of griping and foul moods from my daughter. Buy a Mac, be unique, just like everybody else.
We bought this cable, expecting to control three devices (Directv receiver, home theater, DVD player) with the Next Generation Remote Control Extender (which works great). This cable is not necessary if you end up connecting just one unit.
I first bought the Grundig 2000A for $78 plus an additional $14 for an AC adapter. It was garbage. Merely adaquate FM reception and almost non-existent shortwave reception. I didn't find one SW station that came in well enough to listen to. Then I bought the Grundig YB300PE for $40. It was lighter, flimsier feeling and not as good-looking than 2000A but it was so much better. It has somewhat better FM reception and shortwave reception that's light years ahead. It actually picked up a good number of stations. In addition, it has some features that the 2000A doesn't have like an AC adapter, a DX/local switch, an external antenna port and an 16' wire antenna for the port. I'm sure it's not the best shortwave radio out there but for it's size and price, it has to stack up well against others. It's an excellent value and I am glad I got it.
This item works great with my Nav System in my 2011 Honda EX-L CR-V. I transferred the songs from my computer to my Compact Flash memory card, inserted it in this adapter, installed the adapter in the car stereo/Nav system and it sounds great. Load your music CDs on the compact flash card and organize them by separate Albums, artist, or create separate files/playlist.
After a *LOT* of research I bought my first MP3 player.It is a very good deal, specially if you buy the 32Mb version an add an unexpensive 64 Mb smartmedia card. 96Mb is fairly more music than the one you'll need for a ride on the bus to college or work.The sound is pretty good and you'll usually use it on shuffle without the remote. I don't have to say anything about the look.The software works ok, you'll probably preffer the Yepp explorer (downloadable from samsung's site) than the included Real Jukebox.About the transfer speed, well, when working with the embedded memory is just fine, however, downloading or even erasing music from the smartmedia is kinda' slow.To sum up, if you get it from less than 100 bucks... it's a really good deal.
The speakers sound fine, the little button on the center tweeter didn't make any difference to my untrained ears. My factory speakers were blown so anything would have sounded better. I was mounting these speakers in a '99 LHS front door, so your experience may vary. Infinity thoughtfully supplies an adapter bracket which has 2 holes and 1 slot lining up to the factory speaker holes. There are 2 problems with this bracket: 1) It is too thick, I could no longer put the speaker grille back on the door; and 2) The smaller holes for the speaker mounting were too big for the supplied bolts! A better design would sandwich the speaker between the bracket and the door, then you wouldn't even need the smaller attaching bolts. I ended up throwing the bracket away and drilling directly into the plastic door panel to attach the speakers.
This GPS has gotten me out of the woods more than once in the dark. By setting waypoints on the unit 4 of us were able to get back down off North Dome in Yosemite in the dark and find our way back to the car. For the price this unit does plenty to get you out of trouble and as an avid photographer i use it on every trip. Like the old American Express add never leave home without it!
I already had a HP 840i, but my dvd player drive was misreporting file sizes, Instalation was quick and easy, and NERO software works well.
The battery life is decent. I can get about 200 shots out of the battery before I need to change it. Not nearly as long lasting as my Casio Exlim, but the camera is better.
Granted I have never had any other headphones for my CD player but the ones that the cd players all come with but this time I decided to spring and hope that these would be worth it. Well, they are, BIG TIME!! For ... these were an absolute STEAL!! These are the perfect compliment with my Panasonic CD player. They drown out all the surounding noise on trains and when walking anywhere. The volume controls are great and the stereo mode is AWESOME. If you are looking to replace those bad headphones that you get with your portable CD players don't look anywhere else. Hope this helps.
So this is my first expensive mouse. I've always used cheap ones so this is coming from that perspective. I got it 8 dollars after rebate so it was a steal.It feels really stable and firm in it's construction. First thing i noticed was that it was kinda too small for my hands. and i realize for the vx notebook edition, they minituraized it. so if you have big hands or need the full feel, get the ordinary vx revolution.battery life so far is pretty good but i use it pretty often for gaming and everyday use that i don't think it's going to use the promised battery life. but it is holding up pretty well.one side note, to check battery life, press the power button on the bottom. Had to figure that out for awhile. also i love how the receiver hides in the mouse itself, very convenient.
Had several Canon Powershots before the S100, and used a Lowepro Napoli 10 to protect them. LOVE that case, and one of the few all leather cases that looks slick out there... When I bought the S100 the Napoli 10 would not fit it. Went on Amazon and found the Napoli 20... slightly larger version... if you were to set the 10 next to the 20 they are identical save for their size. Fits the S100 perfectly!
I purchased a Canon SD1000 2 month ago. I later ordered this battery (plus a 2GB 50x Speed SD card) via free shipping from Amazon. So far, both are EXCELLENT. Only charged this battery three times, but so far seems identical to the supplied Canon NB-4L in terms of charge time and usage time. If this batt. is a dud in near future, I will update this review. Good Luck.
IF YOU WORK IN RADIO OR ARE A DJ AT YOUR LOCAL CLUB,YOU WILL ENJOY THE BASS RESPONCE IN THESE LITTLE WONDERS.THE FIT IS GOOD AND TIGHT,THE ONLY THING,IF YOU NEED IT,THE CORD COULD BE A LITTLE LONGER,BUT IF YOU ARE ON THE GO ,GO GET THESE LITTLE WONDERS.
This really is a top of the line Home Theater Amp from Yamaha. Weighs in around 22 KGs and performs superbly. Has all the features and input/outputs one can think of. Does Dolby Digital as well as DTS decoding. Also has additional two channels for front top left and front top right to give better surround impact.I have been using the amp for the last 1 year and has no complaints and am proud of it's performance.
PERSPECTIVE: Active Palm owner and userI recently upgraded to a Palm T|X from my old T3, and chose again to go with a RhinoSkin hard case, given my previous good experiences with their products. Thus far, I have not been disappointed.In terms of protection, the case is of admirably sturdy construction, and has yet to see a dent from my clumsy handling. The latch seems less "tight" than I feel comfortable with, but can me manually bent slightly to allow for better closure - in any case, it has not popped open when dropped. The T|X itself fits snugly in place by means of a rail that slides up one side of the Palm and locks in. The case is lined with a layer of foam, and is conformed perfectly to the contour of the T|X, without extra room for the unit to rattle around inside.With regards to functionality, 2 secure slots for spare expanision cards are available in the door, and are easy to access without risking harm to the screen of the T|X inside. Well-designed openings at the top and bottom allow easy access for the IR port, expansion cards, synching and charging, without removing the unit from the case.I do not use the belt clip feature on the case, due to my current "gadget setup" - it suits me well to have it either in my pocket or a bag. However, it is important to bring up the one design criticism that I have, which is true of all RhinoSkin hard cases I've tried recently - the belt clip mechanism is unreliable. The belt clip hooks on by clipping onto a screw, which needs to be tightened into the back of the case first. This design choice seems to be made so that if you choose to use the case without the clip, there will be nothing "extra" protruding from the back of the unit, allowing for easier storage and eliminating a "snagging" risk. The difficulty is that, no matter how tightly I've secured the screw, it eventually works its way loose. This leads to the Palm dropping off my belt at random times, without warning. The only way around this is to routinely unclip the unit and check the screw, which is clearly both inconvenient and easy to forget to do. And, as good as this case is at protecting the T|X inside, avoiding extra trauma to one's expensive PDA can only be a good thing.FINAL WORD: An excellent option for attractive protection for your Palm T|X. Just be vigilent if you plan on using the belt clip.
First off I love my Macbook because it provides more stability than my windows machines. For professional work it can't be beat as of this moment. Although it is more stable than my windows machines it still freezes, on average, twice a month. So it is not invincible like some fanboys would want you to believe.Let me get to why I gave it a 2 out of 5 stars. WPA/WPA2 support is finnicky AT BEST. DUAL MONITOR support is wonky, unreliable and ultimately useless. Not addressing WPA issues is just ridiculous considering that it is something that can be fixed easily and why tout a miniport display that performs so poorly?Everything else seems to work pretty well. I hope to update this review as soon as these problems are resolved.
I've taken over 4,000 photos with the Nikon D50 so far using an AF Nikkor 28-80 lens. Most were taken outdoors. I switched to this camera from a Konica-Minolta KD-500Z. The Nikon has satisfied all the issues I had with the previous camera. These included:1. Better, more consistent color regardless of sun or cloudy situations. The previous camera washed out yellow, light blue and light gray objects in full sun.2. Much better detail in spite of going from just 5 to 6.3 megapixels.3. Much quicker response with no problem over running the buffer when taking a series of rapid shots.4. Controls are easier to use.The Nikon also had some advantages I wanted to preserve from the previous camera.1. I could use the same SD memory cards.2. I can take a lot (about 1500)of photos before needing to recharge the battery.
(Nearly) Flawless. Features, battery life, size... everything is great! Menu navigation is the same as other iRiver products, so if you're familiar with their format, you'll be fine - otherwise you will experience a slight learning curve.The feel of the unit is much nicer than other mp3 players (i.e. Nike PSA), as I shopped extensively before buying.For gym use, the armband is good and solid, though I can't compare it to other models for comfort.As with almost all manufacturer-supplied earbuds - go out and buy a pair that you like. iRiver's sound fantastic, but I did not find them comfortable.iRiver's music managing software is solid, but has a bug or two with XP, and it is not yet compatible with Windows Media Player (if you're even interested). Just make sure to have the 195T plugged into your usb before starting the program!The bottom line: if you want the best, buy this model.
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.
I did a little research and came to the conclusion that an HDMI cable is an HDMI cable, no matter the cost. I have bought 2 of these, at different times, from this seller and both were shipped quickly and work perfectly. One I've had about 10 months, the other about 3, and both are great.
You can't beat the price for this incredibly user friendly camera. It takes FANTASTIC pictures!! With a baby on the way shortly, I know we will get plenty of use and memories out of this camera!
I couldn't believe how fast and effecient this company was in getting my Garmin Street Pilot 2720 to me. I ordered it last Tuesday close to 11:00 p.m. By Wednesday morning my package was being checked in with UPS. My Garmin which is supposed to be an overhauled product arrived at my home on Friday brand-spanking-new with all the accessories! This could not be an overhaul product. It's too new. I took it to work today to show off to my co-workers who couldn't believe the price I paid. Three co-workers plus the supervisor are interested in buying one as well. Good Job Digitechdeals!!!!
Needed an extra battery for my Canon S100. Excellent fit in my camera. Charges in my CB-2LX charger. Gives me 200-240 shots depending on my camera usage. Excellent price.
Got the turn table in yesterday and hooked it up to make a trip back down memory lane. Went back 40+ years and revived some old platters 33's and 45's. Played excellent would highly recommend for anyone just wanting to listen to the oldies. I am sure there are more expensive record players out there but this one does exactly what I was looking for.
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.
The SB-600 is a great deal for the price. I own 3 of them along with a SU800 flash commander with my d90. I found the manual confusing so I went to youtube and found simple step by step, hands on instructions for the controls. I first used the d90 as a flash commander and everything worked fine. I attended a Nikon flash class found I had very few limitations with my set up for a small home studio. I got the SU-800 because of price and for repeat flash stroboscopic effects. I use my SB-600's as studio lights with umbrella and soft boxes without having models sit under hot lights for long periods of time. I amy get a SB-900 for the added power of a single flash on camera but for now my 3 600's do everything I need them to do.
Wanted an inexpensive, small size monitor to replace old one. Got what I wanted. Excellent clarity, perfect size, shape and beige color. Adjustment controls are right up front and easy to use. Very pleased with this purchase.
Bought one to use with a Dell Color Laser. Up and running and fully functional in 45 minutes. Tried a D-link and wasted 2 days trying to get it operational. Tried Linksys-SUCCESS!
The HDMI cable is as advertised and works great. The best part of the product though, is the customer service that you receive. My cable got lost in the mail, and as soon as I reported not receiving it to the seller, I was promptly sent a replacement. The follow-up and customer service made this experience 1st rate. Thanks.
Great quality positive and negative scans. Very speedy. Very well built. Only draw back is you have to exchange the top everytime you want to scan slides.
Basically, it's about time that Bose Corporation decided to extend their technology into the PC market. The separation of highs and lows on these speakers are no different than that of any other Bose speaker, which is more than enough reason to find yourself as an owner of several pairs. Bose has always manufactured their products to a completely different standard. I'm pleased to report that the Media Mate speakers are no exception to what you would expect from this company. These do not have incredible bass response but I find low end to be very unnecessary, unless of course your PC will be used as your primary source of digital entertainment. Other speakers are available that deliver low end, such as the Creative Labs 5.1 series, but the properties of sound are quite different if you were to place the Media Mate next to any PC speakers equipped with subwoofers. It all depends on what is most important to you - clarity or being able to feel every last beat through your speakers. Personally, I've found many speakers (and I've purchased several over the years) to have quite a bit of distortion at moderate to high volume, and the Bose Media Mate seems to have eliminated this factor entirely. These speakers are made so YOU can hear the music clearly, not your neighbors, which is how it should be in the first place.
Overall complete package. I definitely could have used this in Europe since I had no way of charging my Palm TX! I agree with other reviewers that they should not include all of the different plug adapters, but then again I don't think they contribute that much more to the overall cost.What I liked: Finally a cradle that I now use at work, a multi-voltage charger and a European plug adapter (for the next time I go to Europe).What I disliked: Palm has been cutting a little too much out of their product to lower costs. I am not a huge fan of the latest interface design, what with the fragile yet spring-loaded connector setup. I liked the way the old Palm III's used to simply slide right into the cradle. Now the "docking" process has essentially become a two-handed process and the cradle is not heavy enough to stay put when you remove the PDA.Still, I would recommend this to everyone that bought the base Palm TX unit simply because a cradle and multi-voltage adapter should been included in the first place!And for those of you concerned about the cradle being lit 24/7: I used the USB cable that came with the PDA and hooked that up to the cradle. It still recharges the PDA, but it does not power the lights in the cradle! Not sure whether this will work for everyone(i.e. laptop owners), but it has been working fine so far for me.
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.
I was very well pleased with my purchase from Amazon as usual. My order arrived almost the next day! These batteries seem to hold up for a long time in my camera, Pretty expensive, but what isn't these days?
This player is nice, but it's probably not worth the time it could take to get a working one - it took me 6 weeks! The first player would not turn off, and would not sync at all - not very useful. I asked iClick/McGowan to cross-ship a working player, and the rep lied to me saying they would, but then all I recieved was a return box. I returned it promptly, but they took weeks to do anything, and when I called, I found out that my returned item was "sitting on [someone's] desk". I then asked for next-day shipment, and they said they would "try", instead they sent it cheap 'ol first-class USPS. That shipment got "lost". Finally, they overnighted a replacement, but 3 weeks too late for me. I fear what will happen when this flimsily-built, but feature-packed, player goes bad under warranty.
I purchased this product sold by V4INK for my Canon ClassImage MF3110. The printer is 4 or 5 years old and has been very forgiving using generic toner cartridges besides being very reliable. I was pleased to see that the yield and quality of copies was very decent. I got about 2400 pages with steady quality. Not bad for the price. I was able to measure the yield since I purchased the toner for a particular project that would cosnsist of about 2200 copies. BTW, I only printed on regular 20lb. 92 white printer paper and some envelopes.
I bought the printer driver a few weeks back and was able to get it working on my desktop but not with the laptop... It has been resolved and is working but some settings I needed to do and were not explained in the instructions...1) The printer server was able to print the test page after installation but would not print from any applications...The reason for this is that Netgear does not set the ports up correctly and it was still detecting the port as USB instead of a TCP/IP port. To solve this you need to go into the printer settings and add a TCP/IP port with the printer IP address given after installation...For some reason my version of windows XP did not recognize the printer server... If this happens, choose Network Printer Server (1 port) on each device that prints to the printer...The installation was also interesting as well...1) The instructions tell you to connect the blue cable that came with the router to the printer server... The printer server kit does not come with any cable... I had an extra ethernet cable which did not work since it is looking for a crossover cable...2) You may need to turn off the firewall; I did (this is actually mentioned)...After installation, there is a printer server window popup that shows the printer server, and if you want to reserve it (for multifunction printers)... If you refresh this window or reboot the PC, you can no longer see the printer server in the window. This feature can be accessed in the system tray as well... It seems like a software bug...As others have mentioned, documentation is poor... I was also lucky that my father helped me to get this working since he has installed printer drivers...Once it is working, it seems to work fine...
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
I bought this Hdmi cable so I could extend my Mac's screen to another monitor. Couldn't go wrong with the price for under two bucks and free shipping. The cable does its job. I'm satisfied with it.
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.
I needed a set of speakers to replace my 20 year old OPTIMUS floor models. All components in my surround system are old but perform well except the deteriorating main speakers.These SONY bookshelf(?) speakers fit the bill perfectly and didn't break the bank. Highly recommended !Definately too big to fit on most bookshelves, but perfect for floor apps. Now I have to find short stands to make up for the 5 inch height difference of the Optimusus. Or leave them on the floor.
I got this strap for a new Panasonic G2 4/3 camera, and it's exactly what I needed. The strap that comes with the camera is thin, stiff, and scratchy, but the OP/TECH is soft and has give in it. This is a narrow strap, but it's just what I wanted for a small, lighter weight camera. I tried a Crumpler Industry Disgrace strap, but it was overkill for such a small camera. I am also a big fan of neoprene camera straps. I've been using a neoprene Pro Master strap on my Canon camera for years, but I couldn't find the same strap this time, so I tried OP/TECH.When I first saw the strap, I thought that the neoprene part wouldn't provide enough coverage to use comfortably on my shoulder, but after I tried it, the strap worked just fine.I don't know how heavy a camera or pair of binoculars would work on this strap, but if you want an inexpensive, simple, no frills, practical strap, you might want to try this one.
This modem, like its predecessor models, can always be counted on to do the job. It works very well with either a direct connection or when used in conjunction with a router. It certainly beats the lousy modems you can rent from most cable companies.
It is so much easier to fund your kids XBox 360 by purchasing the game code through Amazon. It's horribly tedious to enter your credit card information + billing address and all that directly on the XBox with no keyboard, only to then have to painstakingly make sure it's removed so that they can't run up additional charges. Even if your kids have cash you'll still have to drive them to a store and there will be limited denominations available. Via Amazon, it takes mere seconds to pick the denomination, pay, hit the print button and then hand your kids the paper so they can do the only tedious part of entering the code.
I purchased this mouse to use in the office and when I travel. It is small and responsive. I know from a previous purchase that the battery lasts a long time.
I love the way it works and cleans up. The only complaint I have is the ruggedness of the blade assembly. Our shredder broke right away.
The Garmin eTrex Vista Cx is quite an item! I am not a technical type who has checked out the item in detail, but so far am impressed. I did check out the product fairly thoroughly before buying (internet, other gps owners, a local store) - I recommend the color screen - images are much easier to see, worth the extra price. I use mine mainly for hiking - was fun to watch it show the path I had taken (used it while doing a round of golf!) and it works well. Reception was also better than I had expected - worked well in the car and near windows in the house. It takes about a minute to locate satellites and get started after being turned off - sometimes a bit longer (50 seconds up to about 1 1/2 minutes under an open sky). I use rechargeable batteries - get fairly good life from them - haven't timed them to see exactly how long they last. Would recommend ones with replaceable AA batteries over ones that need to be recharged . . . not much fun to have batteries go dead and no outlet to charge up available. I keep an extra set or two with the Garmin, just in case needed.Overall, it is a great little item that does lots more than I have figured out how to use!
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!
Though I have not used it that much yet, as little as I have used it I know there is nothing like this on the market. Its ease of use and simplicity is exceptional. A small two page 'how to' brochure is all you need. As others have said, stick it in your pocket and bring it with you almost anywhere. Party's, Bars, weddings, etc. I know you'll have fun with it.
The DT770's (80ohm) are the first set of headphones over 50$ that ive ever owned, and the only other set of high end headphones ive ever listened to (Dr. Dre Beats being the other). I have to say without a doubt that these are a step above the beats, and leaps and bounds above $50~ headphones.PROS:Sound comes through clear and vibrant. I would consider these flat(equal on all levels) but not boring. They deliver highs, mids, and bass at crystal clear levels. Im hearing things in youtube videos and songs that I never would have known existed if not for these headphones.BASS. The bass is amazing on these. I was immediately blown away by the accuracy and "punch" of this bass. It doesnt feel like a gimmicky bass either; It is clear and quality.Construction: By far the most comfortable headphone ive ever used. Not sure it could be any better. The ear cup's pads are extremely soft and pillow-like. They seem very sturdy too; made in Germany is a good.CONS:yet to be discoveredSIDE NOTE: I feel like these are great even without an amp. I don't have an amp (yet) but still found these to be plenty awesome. I do think I will get an amp just so I can see how much farther the bass can go, but it definitely is great without an amp.
ITS A SCAM!! I read the other reviews before i bought this due to its low price, and they were all pretty good. I tried hooking it up to my xbox 360 and it didnt even recognize a signal. Destination: trash can.
I got the card into my computer and installed the software, just as the user guide suggested. It took me over an hour to finally connect, but I don't think this is the fault of the product, just my computer. I have been connected for about 5 minutes now and it works great =). The signal's good (I'm 40 or 50 ft from the wireless router and signal strength jumps between 91% and 95%) and It's about just as fast as my other computer with a physical internet connection. I would recommend it if you're looking for something cheap that works.
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 and had a friend of ours set it up. He and his wife also bought this for his parents and in-laws. This is my first DVD player and I am so pleased with this. Our friend that is familiar with the digital world, said that the features are great. Since it is my first one I can't compare it, but he just raved about it! Great buy at a great price!
This deck is very cheep used, and is now discontinued. It runs very easy and the user interface is quite simple for changing bass level, treble level, and balance. The CD player part is the best because it hides the disk, but you have to press the removal button to get to the player making it easy to possibly break the thing right off. The I-pod interface could have been better but you need to learn how to COPE with the annoyance of having to change the songs with the I-pod not plugged in or by clicking the buttons on the deck to change the songs. But this is why you make a playlist prepared for your drive and use the deck to change the songs. To other MP3 capable decks this is very good. I never figured out what the BAND button does but I could give a crap. Not only can it use MP3 but it can use Serius XM and make it sound nice. The screen is easy to read and the deck has many features that allow you to adjust the power to your speakers. I run all alpine speakers and no sub at the moment. But this deck can run a sub. I find this deck to be very nice and would buy another used one if mine broke.
I am neophite to cigars and I have not nor will I ever touch cigarettes or pipetobaccos. I actually enjoy cigars especially to relax. As such with this "case" (humidor?) I can take some sticks with me camping, hiking and mountain climbing. The case IS waterproof, crushproof and reliant to rather large shocks and hits. Awesome!My only concern is why humidor is tossed into this products discription yet to also have "short term" storage used to describe it. Is this like a TUBO where one can store cigars basically forever so as long as the right humidity is kept? Or is this like putting cigars into glove box for a road trip?the mysteries:1. I cannot understand nor can I find anything about how long I can store my cigars in this "travel case". I have charged the "case"'s humidor with some distilled water per instructions on [..] website.2. I want to find out info about the cigarcaddy's 30 stick cigar "case"/humidor but I cannot tell the difference between the 30 stick MADELAINE "case" and the 30 stick cigarcaddy "case".3. What on earth is this brand "x-treme"?! I cannot find it save for pictures ong google that depict cigar cases like this brand's! So, if there are different brands why not have different looks? If they are all just one case with multiple names, why all the hassel?
This remote is pretty darn useful once it is configured correctly. Unfortunately, the process involved configuring the remote is tedious and time-consuming. Be prepared to spend hours configuring the remote, programming activities and setting up the buttons.Here are some quick thoughts about the hardware and software:=== HardwareThe buttons are a tad "clicky", but overall very comfortable. The layout of the buttons is very logical and completely easy to understand. Most of the commonly used buttons for all your devices are exactly where you would expect them to be and the custom display area at the top of the remote allows you to use the more advanced features of your device. While at first I was a little skeptical of the "Activities" idea, I started to see how practical and useful it is in practice. It is best to think of "Activities" as a "set" of mixed commands. For example, you can set the "Watch TiVo" activity to control TiVo with some of the buttons, while assigning other buttons to control the volume on your AV receiver. Quite useful and practical. Lastly, there is a nice "help" button that troubleshoots the setup if something didn't work properly when running an activity.=== SoftwareUgh. Here's where it gets frustrating. First, to program the remote, you have to make sure your computer is online, so you can login to the Logitech website. The main reason for this is to make sure that you have the most up-to-date database of remote codes available. Well, ok, that makes sense. However, the web interface is clunky, difficult to use and confusing. I ended up configuring the remote (which averages about 5 minutes each session), unplugging the remote from the USB cable, then testing it with my entertainment center. Of course there would be a few minor glitches in the setup, so I had to go back and re-configure - and re-configure - over - and - over - and over again. I think the main reason for this going back and forth is the unclarity of the web interface. If Logitech can make a stand-alone program that has a better interface and clearer instructions, I think this would remedy much of the issues I have with the configuration process.Bottom line: I give the remote hardware a rating of 4/5 stars, but the configuration software gets 1/5 stars. If you want a remote that promises to make your entertainment center experience better, this *might* be a good solution, but only if you are willing to invest some time configuring the remote to meet your needs.
used it for a few months in my summer car and discharged it and went to reinstall it and found a small corodid hole in the the side of it. it was looked over upon removing from the car and taken inside my home so i did not get my moneys worth out of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Power Acoustik 2.0 Farad Digital Power Capacitor
I have had so many bad routers all I really wanted was for this one not to crash and burn on a daily basis. This one has exceeded all of my expectations. Set up was so simple my 10 yr old could have done it. The signal strength is so strong I can walk down the street from my house and around the corner before I lose it, I have not had one issue. Love it!
Very good service, I am very in agreement with the service and I do not doubt to continue buying
If you have various components or simply several components this is the answer to your remote square-dance. You can control every aspect of how this remote works and what components are on/off simply by selecting what "activity" you want.Select "watch tv" tv turns on(to the proper input)...dish receiver turns on...stereo receiver turns on(if you wish)...remote works dish box for channel, but volume controls stereo receiver. Simply with the press of 1 button.It is fully customizable for anything and every different setup you can imagine.This is without a doubt the remote I was looking for. No more keeping track of 4 remotes to watch a dvd movie with surround sound.A MUST HAVE!!
i followed every word of the instruction but can't get the PC Card connect to it. I tried other 3 PC Card (diff. brand). No dice. I tried another D-Link 713P. Wired! It seems that everytime I switched AP, my PC card had signal but very unstable. But after a while the singal was gone again. Then by switching to another AP, the singal was back. Forget it! I got a more expensive Linksys AP (w/ 4 port switch). Plug and play! Better user interface and better looking (I think). I was lucky that I was able to get a very good deal at amazon ...! ...
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.
The sound is excellent! The bass is heavy but not muddy. The mid and high are just great as well.I use Audio S9 to try this headphone and was amazed by its versatility (soundwise). With different EQ settings, this headphone could easily adjust to many types of music (R&B;, Classic, country, dance, and folks).One thing I don't like is the small earpads. My ears(normal size)really hurt after 1 hour of using.....Anyway, if you are looking for a headphone with excellent sound, less than 100 bucks, and last long, you should definitely consider this one.
I started law school this fall, and everyone has a flash drive plugged into their laptops. This little guy is a great product for an inexpensive price for a whole lot of memory. I should be able to use it all 3 years and beyond.
Bought these to use with my ipod. Not a fan of ear buds and prefer headphones that wrap around the neck. These rock! Can be worn on the head or around the neck. Bass reponse is great for the price. They may be a little cumbersome but for killer sound at bargain price I highly recommend!
I bought this DVD player after my RCA quit reading disks after a few months. I liked DVD's so much I wanted to upgrade to a 5-disc carousel. I picked this one that was a display model at a discounted price of about $450 can. I brought it home and realised it was missing the power cord, which Future Shop forgot to include in the bag. It is the same as a Play Station so that problem was solved. It worked well for about a year, but now it starts skipping and going to a black screen after an hour or so. This is really annoying especially when you don't get to much time to sit down and watch a movie. I am now considering going to Wal-Mart and buying a $50 player since spending good money on what I thought was good DVD player made by a name brand isn't worth it.
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There is really not much to write home about.It is exceptional professional gear designed, built to deliver great sound quality and to last for a long time.Some people use them for decades (predecessor MDX-V6) and never get tempted to replace them with anything else.The packaging is very interesting too - it looks like you are going to buy a piece of precious jewelry.Many people have many personal preferences which sometimes have not much to do with author intentions how music supposed to sound.In my opinion: this headphones produce sound as close as it may get to author original intentions, considering the fact that chances author used very same headphones to mix his/her masterpiece are pretty good. All genius things tend to be simple, plus these headphones are pretty affordable too.Another thing to consider, the best way to find headphones that match your personal taste is to use near buy Pro-Audio music store that has bunch of great ones hooked up on the display. Just ask for a tune and try them all. You will not be disappointed later as you will know exactly what you are about to buy. Prices seem to be consistent on Pro gears and discrepancies are very small.Good Luck!
I bought one of these for myself last year, and gave my brother-in-law one this year. We both have your typical home media setup -- TV, Amplifier, DVD-player, and other things. It uses "activities" as a way to turn on all the needed devices, and switch the TV and Amplifier to the correct settings. If you want to have one remote to control it all, you need one of these. Harmony uses your computer and internet connection to program the remote with everything needed for your various devices. If the software doesn't know about your weird old DVD player, you can use the old remote to train this one. Or buy a new DVD player...I have a few gripes about it -- I can arrange the order of activities on the LCD screen, but not the devices. The software works better on PC than Mac, but latest versions work okay. A plus is the form -factor -- it has that cool TIVO-remote fit.
I asked for the Toshiba Tablet Pen ... I gave the model number and everything .... what was sent my be a tablet pen but is so small it does not stay in my tablet... a waste of my time and money ... sorry I bothered
this camera was good for the first month of use.Anyone that wants to use this camera needs to know that it loves to feed on battery life. Mine just keeps on dying continously and i am finding it most imposabily to keep up .. If youre looking to obtain a fairly new Logitech ClickSmart unit.. look for it in the local dump .. i've now gone with the Sony unit that has 200 mins+ per 2 AA batteries!
Cables for under a quarter. What more can I say? How dare Best Buy charge astronomical prices for the same thing.
I bought this printer for my wife three years ago, and it is still going strong - never missed a beat. She takes pictures of nature, the house, our animals, friends, etc., and then prints what she likes. I don't know how many of those refill kits she has used, but she must have hundreds prints in albums and frames. This printer produces beautiful prints easily and quickly.I'm surprised to see those negative reviews.
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
I've just gotten these headphones from Amazon today and was impressed on how they looked and was even more impressed on the sound these phones can produce! They feel very light on your ears that you have to check it every now and then to make sure that you really have them on your ears! The sound is great and can hear my music as good if my mp3 volume is on 1 as it is on 10. The only downside of this phones is that they leak a lot of sound but it doesn't really matter if you don't care!
I've used this mouse for two weeks now. I got it because the wireless mouse I had kept running out of batteries in important meetings and I just couldn't take it anymore.The way the cord wraps up is clever. The size of the mouse is pretty perfect for me. It seems durable enough (although it's not like I've backed over it in my car).
Set up was a breeze no questions about it.But when it came time to use it, it's just not well design. Waste of money I say.
Old school foam ear cushions that feels nice on the ears. My originals wore out and these were needed desperately. Great price and work great!!!
I have used a Promaster lens for 4 years, and it has never let me down. For the price and versatility the lens is exceptionally sharp. It has a great macro and is a light weight lens. The lens has aspherical glass to prevent image distortion and warping. For a do all grab and go lens this one is hard to beat. I would recommend this lens to any amateur or pro photographer who needs versatility, functionality and efficiency. Cons >This lens is not quite as sharp as prime focus lenses which cost in the 1000's but for under 500 it is a great deal!
perfect. no stability issues. tons of positioning options. it's a little on the heavy side but not to bad. wouldn't want to tote it around all day.
I purchased my printer in Jan. and have just used my first ink cartridges. Please keep in mind I do not care about speed or space. I simply wanted a printer that prints quality prints. I generally print 8x10 and 4x6 prints. Here are the pros and cons:PROS:* I can not tell the difference between my professionally printed pictures and copies from my printer. No one can believe that they came from a home printer.*Beautiful black and white prints. (I love black and white so having the photo gray was the decision maker for my purchase)*Easy to use printer and easy to install software. Effortless to change and replace the ink cartridges.*Coloring is excellent.*I generally use with Camedia and Photoshop however it is nice to be able to print right from the printer when you are in a hurry.*Prints regular documents quickly.*I like being able to choose what quality ink output I want. If I am experimenting in Photoshop I like printing at a lower quality so I do not waste ink. For good prints I use the high end mode.*This printer has never jammed therefore I do not waste costly paper. (I buy the HP premium matte)CONS:*Price. Expensive printer, ink and paper. (But worth it)*I notice on some of my prints there are roller marks. (Faint lines that go through the pictures.) They only appear randomly and a lot of the time I have to look for them. When the ink is low I notice them more. I was aware of this problem prior to my purchase and still made the purchase.*The ink takes a little bit to become completely dry and sometimes I smudge it.Overall, Great purchase. I only buy HP printers and can not compare to other brands. I have always had good luck with them, why change?
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.
Ive had this tv for almost a year now and it has not given me any problems at all and beleive me, it gets alot of use. Good picture quality, decent speakers, and a built-in dvd player make this tv a great buy. Of course at the time when i purchased this tv it was much more expensive, so at these prices today, consider it a steal.
I've had this thing for for a month now, and it is great. It doesn't play .avi files, but it may work with a different encoding. MPG'S and mp3's work good, and pictures show up clearer that the way they were on your computer. The surround sound is great for DVD's, but u only get the front 2 speakers for cd's. The best part of it is the subwoofer. You can really feel it with audio cd's and dvd's. Overall, its a great buy for the price.
...already I can say, that it beats any other I've used...tracks with high precision- effortlessly floats the pointer quickly and exactly...the buttons and wheel work positively but with very little resistance, no doubt it won't be nearly as tiring as my last MS product...silent and extremely smooth on any plain vanilla standard rubberized mousepad, no optical pad needed or desirable...Compatible with my CH USB HOTAS flight controllers, mousepan in cockpit view now much smoother, why I don't know...maybe Logitech just makes excellent drivers :)
I like the ease of installation of this ink cartridge and it's a lot cheaper than the HP printer ink I used to have to buy.
I purchased the Sony DSC H7 as a Christmas gift for my son and daughter-in-law. The whole Amazon experience was the easiest thing I did all season. The camera is great with all the slide show features and amazing zoom and pixels. The shipping was fast and free and I paid less than I could buy it for locally. And they gave me some wonderful pictures of my grand-daughter with Cinderella at her castle. Even our extended family loved the camera.
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.
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.
Purchased to be used to adjust the volume of my Pro 4AAT phones while snoozing at night, the tiny volume control, no balance, and flimsy construction make these useless for me.At $10, not worth the hassle of returning.Koss should not put their name on such a piece of junk. Next time, I'll pay more and buy something better.
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 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.
Works just fine with my Nikon D80, although it's not listed as compatible. I use it in dentistry!
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!
I think that the iPod Mini is the best 4 GB mp3 player on the market. The Ipod Mini has more features than any mp3 player i've seen yet to date. I couldn't have picked a better mp3 player to purchase on the market. The ipod mini has more features than all the mp3 players out on the market. I'm glad that apple decided to make a smaller version of the ipod and offer different colors to it's mini version. I definately recommend this to any one who's looking for the best mp3 player on the market.
It was a breeze to set up and has worked great so far. I've had it about three months. Compared to the Panasonic I had before, the print quality is excellent. Do not hear loud dial tones or dialing. Everything is so simple. Have not tried the scanner yet but sure it is just as good.
This keyboard has a simple layout and works great. I have no complaints and am very satisfied with it.
Just be aware that the battery package states it's 1000mAh, but the battery itself says 970 mAh. Not the seller's fault, but battery doesn't match the original Panasonic unopened package.
Product arrived quickly, and at this price can't be beat. It works perfectly, no reason to ever spend a lot for these cables, they all work the same!
I ask for a P-510 Battry for my cordles phone but the battry which you send isnt a P-510 & it doesnt work at all with my phone . When i review the return policy saw you dont accept return for battries which are open , but if you dont open the battry how can you find it works or not ? My most important claim is that this battry doesnt mach with my order , i order a P- 510 But got another battry which is similar to that but is not P-510 So thats why that i am not satisfy with this purcuse .
This adapter works great for me plugging my notebook and other items in Ireland and the UK.I've bought several travel adapters, but always loose the little pieces in about 45 seconds... So the all-in-one feature (1 piece, no additional pieces) works absolutely perfectly for me and I'll never consider anything else.I've read a few people mention something about it not working because of the third prong. I'm not 100% sure what they're talking about, but the device DOES have a hole for a third (ground) prong for U.S. devices. and probably non-US devices (I only tried US devices.) You CAN plug in a device with a third prong, and you can plug this device into outlets requiring a third prong as well.However, it is a no-connect meaning the third prong doesn't really do anything except allow the plug to physically fit into the device or the adapter into the wall. I suppose this is not ideal (a connected third prong would have been better) however in actual fact everything I tried on it worked perfectly. I've tried 3 notebooks (an older HP notebook, A brand new HP notebook, and a new MacBook) as well as a variety of chargers and routers and they all work, at least in Ireland and the U.K. Perhaps there are some devices that don't work with a nonconnected third prong but I haven't found any yet.I don't want to flame other reviewers (perhaps they have found combinations that do not work for some reason), but rather am just relaying my experience, which is that everything I have tried works everywhere I tried it, and I'm even a gadget guy!I am now ordering the white travel adapter (different manufacturer) which seems to have the same basic features as this one but is 1/2 the price... I'll let everyone know how it compares to this one!
Don't even think about serious gaming or video/movie editing, etc, unless you run on 8800 GTX. If you're building a serious Rig that will BLOW YOU AWAY with games like CRYSIS, don't screw yourself by dropping in any other graphics card but this one. INVEST IN THIS CARD and also invest in a Raptor HD, PERIOD! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
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.
The Archos 605 Wi-fi is not a bad unit but the company sucks!! The unit has no place to put the stylus, you have to pay immediately for another 3 items to make it function. It does not have access to the web until you buy Opera, then it won't play VOB files for movies until you buy the cinema software. You cannot charge it quicker than many hours through a USB, it comes without any wall charger, you have to order a unit for $29.99 to speed up charging. The battery life is quite a bit less than claimed. Finally if you happen to live outside a big city anywhere in US or Canada and have a PO Box as your billing address they will not ship to you, you cannot pay with a VISA in that case, even if you purchased the item with the same VISA. Attempting to discuss these issues with the company is simply frustrating, the minions do not seem interested in your comments.
What a fantastic read! Enjoyed everything about this book. Highly recommend it. So great to read something that is totally unpredictable. I'm sure I will reread someday and I rarely do that.
The provided HDMI cables were of great quality, unbelievable price - at 1/3 the cost offered by local stores. Plugging the cable into my TV resulted in a perfect picture.
I searched for the right cover/stand but when it came down to it I did not want the bulk of a cover but love this stand and I use a neoprene sleeve to carry.
I'm very pleased with this Ethernet cable. Its flexible and well made, the connector clips in securely, good insulation. I would definitely recommend this product.
I've had these for 1 year so I have plenty of experience with them. Here are my comments. Firstly, they are not great for those who are looking for an alternative to the active noise canceling headsets (e.g. Bose). If you travel on planes, go with Bose or Sony active. If you workout in a gym or run, I do not recommend. The fidelity is okay and they provide excellent isolation from the gym's music, but the cord is just too long. They get caught on equipment and once when running, they got caught on a bicycle going the other direction (the wire bounces). The ear buds also fall out when running which is super annoying. Most likely due to sweating, motion, and gravity (the way they hang over your ear). I highly recommend these for the OFFICE or for STUDY. I'm not overly impressed on the sound quality. Yes, if you find the ear buds that fit perfectly and you jam them in your ears, the sound is great and the bass is deep. But if you are in motion, the buds tend to retract from your ear canal and the bass vanishes. If you like hip hop or music with a lot of base, i find that they deliver distortion on the lows. Not very pleasing. As soon as I lose these or damage them, i will be looking for alternatives. I bought these based upon other reviews at the time and the name brand, but will do more research (actually trying various ones out and returning them if i don't like them). I use this on an IPOD video 5th generation
I was concerned about running this on my G4 Powerbook, as most people have said that intel or G5 is required to fully appreciate the device. But I love it with my Powerbook. The live TV (I am not using digital) is great, the recording size seemed small when listed (VCD), but is not that noticeable as a lower quality. The overall quality is the same as watching analog on an High Definition TV.As it is bus-powered and small, it works great in my Dorm as it take up little space (and much less then an actual TV).
Ipod Mini is awesome! I love the click wheel and all the colors! I have the Pink Mini and I get so many compliments! Everyone out their considering an Ipod get the mini if you want a small iPod to carry on the bus or in the gym! If you want a large iPod then choose the big one or the nano ipod! All of the Ipods are amazing! My battery has had no trouble and there are so many assecories for my little Ipod! If you are thinking about buying an Ipod then buy one!
The Logitech 880 has done everything advertised- east to set up by computer, and able to control virtually any device you might own. Only negative I can think of is that there is some lag between button press and response as compared to the original remote. Nothing extreme though, and my understanding is that users can change the delay time anyway.
I made a portable fish finder and wanted to have an easy mount for the transducer. Then I came upon this product and found that this would be a much cheaper option, not to mention it would fit in my small storage box that has the entire units, cables, etc. This works great for my kayak, and I use it when I visit family and we rent boats. The suction cup is well designed and stays on very well, I never worry about it falling. In fact, sometimes I struggle to remove it. Great product.
I just bought one of these units on Friday and I must say I've been pretty happy with it.The first thing I noticed about it, was that it didn't have a belt clip, since I was going to be using this unit while running, I was concerned. In practice, it turned out just fine. Even while slipped in a pocket, the unit is so light and small that it wasn't uncomfortable at all.The unit comes with one Mini Disc, and as for recording I took mp3s and sent them via the USB cable (also provided). The recording process through the software provided wasn't necessarily a no-brainer, but if you have been able to burn your own cd's, I'm sure you can figure this out. The USB port also supports USB 2.0 which is great if you can take advantage of it since this method transfers data much faster.It has a good variety of recording sources, since it can also take analog input (tapes, albums, whatever) when recording directly from the player itself.Recording length seems good also. The discs hold 80 minutes at a normal rate, but you can record in two levels of compression doubling and quadrupling the record time respectively (also with a lessening of sound quality).Controls are everything you'd expect. Standard controls that would be on any cd player as well as some advanced track grouping controls that I haven't even delved into. Display gives you encoded artist name and track time. It runs off of one &quot;AA&quot; battery (battery meter is also on display). In two half hour sessions the first battery I put in hasn't drained much.All in all I'm very happy with this unit and would recommend it to someone looking for something smaller than a traditional portable cd player that has more flexibility than a standard mp3 player.
All serious photographers need this 8 gb card, worry about your pictures, not how much room you have left on the card.
This comes in handy when a little more light is needed at the computer. I like the ease of use.
Item was shipped to me pretty fast. I like the item I had just purchased a new lens and wanted to protect the glass, perfect fit.
This is the worst earphone pictures I have made. I usually don't write reviews, but felt the overwhelming need to write this one. After reading so many positive reviews about these earphones, I decided to pull the trigger and buy it. The sound is okay, but it was like hell trying to get these to stay in your ears without sticking all the way in your ear drum. Get the standard earphones without the loop, it will be much better!!
The HDMI Cables retail for over $20 but i got these for less than postage at most places!! Thrilled w/price and speed of delivery! Great purchase!
i bought this item so i could capture game footage while having it hooked up to my TV. great product.
I bought this recorder in 2007 for RN school. Best investment for my money. I would play back lecture while I slept. This recorder still works and still has some of my lectures on it from RN school. My son loves playing with it and hearing his voice play back. I don't always keep batteries in so when I reboot it nothing has deleted off.
This is a great deal. Way cheaper than buying it directly from your xbox. It is quick and you don't have to give your credit card info to Microsoft as well.Xbox LIVE 1600 Microsoft Points [Online Game Code]
This keyboard is great. Plug n Play is great, the orange glow of function keys fade in and out smoothly and the keys feel very responsive. The touchpad and volume scroll features are great. i haven't even installed the setpoint software so I can't wait to see what other great features the board has.
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)
It does what it's supposed to do, connect four devices to my network. The only annoying thing I can think of is that the Ethernet ports are on one side and the power plug is on the other, so you have cables coming out of both sides of the box. Netgear fixed this on the newer models. Still, the device works fine and the power connector isn't enough of a bother for me to return it.
I bought it a month ago as a backup for my canon battery which has an awfully low battery life, after I got this one, canon became my back up. Not sure what's the shelf life of the product, can only wait and see, but for the price it's a very good deal
Excellent product works well with my Apple tv, receiver, DVD and TV. Took sometime to set up just right, i think the help and support for this product could be better...that would have saved some time! I would recommend this product to a friend.
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.
If this company sounds new to you let me ease your doubts (KONKA) is a very old and well established company, the larger companies that your more familiar with i.e. sony, panasonic, mitsubishi,yamaha... have all been using this chinese based corporation as a subcontractor for many years. so in essence you've been buying their products all along you just did'nt know it. since this companies name is so new to u.s. customers their marketing stratgies are to under bid the larger more recognisable corporations. this my friends will not last long as soon as it becomes a little more recogniseable you can be sure you will be jumping through hoops for their products.
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.
my 14' lcd running at 1024x768 looks terrible after putting in this extension cable. not worth the money. look elsewhere.
I bought this stand for little money and it works great. It easily folds to fit inside my Vera Bradley small laptop bag. I still have room for a wallet, charging device, stylus and a few other things in the bag because the stand folds so small. I use the stand everyday throughout my house as I move from room to room.
As others have noted, this isn't necessarily meant to power your laptop. It can, if it doesn't drain more than 100 watts (80 watts continuous). I get an extra 45 - 60 mins out of it on my laptop. It is, however, great for charging cell phones, mp3 players, etc. I already have a smaller model that I use for that purpose. I'm actually using this thing to power an aerator in a bucket of water, to keep the fishing bait alive. Works all day without a problem. My father was complaining about only getting an electric, non-battery powered aerator, and I suggested we try this B&D; battery. Works like a charm!In a nutshell, this can be used with a laptop in a pinch. It works much better with lower drain devices, however. If you battery just died, and you need to get a document off of it ASAP, this little device may save the day. Need an extra 4+ hours of battery life on your laptop? This probably is NOT for you. Get a spare laptop battery that is made for your computer.
This is the best price. You can't beat it. Use these cables everywhere. It upgrades your home. Ding!Ding!
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!
I bought this radio for nostalgic reasons and as a replacement for the Galaxy 2100 I used to have. It has 40 channels + 80 ssb channels but it has all the bells and whistles and performance and HEADROOM that I'm familiar with owning a Galaxy radio. When you talk on this radio, people want to talk back to you,meaning that it's a clear,loud radio. Note:this radio is turned down on the inside in order to meet FCC regulations. However,there is a wealth of online information info wise to do most of the tuning adjustments. All DX-959's from 2008 on are the improved models with mosfet finals,so make sure you look up info for the mosfet version. Of course,all adjustments have to be done by the properly licensed technician in order to be authorized to operate this radio. I bought a Xtreme 2018 turbo echo mic to go with this radio. It rocks! I LOVE this radio! :)
I recently purchased a Humax DVR / DVD Recorder and what followed was the worst customer experience of my life!!! The unit I purchased had a noisy fan and by noisy I don't mean a soft humming in the background but a fast consistent ticking noise. You can't help but hear it. I have a DVR from my Satellite company which does have a humming noise but faint and hardly noticeable. This noise is different. I requested a replacement and was duly advised that it would take 2 to 5 working days. Since TIVO was using Fedex and I typically have a problem receiving packages from Fedex I called after two working days for a tracking number. What followed was a nightmare. Over a 10 day period I made over a dozen calls. On every call I waited a minimum of 45 minutes sometimes over an hour to be serviced. Each time I was told that they had no means of obtaining the return shipping tracking number as this was done manually and they would call be back. I WAS NEVER CALLED BACK EVER!!! What was interesting was that to get to customer support you had to call the sales number which was answered pretty quickly but then you were placed in another queue for issues and that was where the marathon wait started. After 10 days and countless hours waiting on the phone I begged and pleaded with the support person who finally decided to create a new order for me. I received the new unit two days later only to find that the replacement unit had the same problem with the noisy fan. By this time I had had enough. I called (a 1 hour wait) to return the unit only to be told I would have to pay for shipping. After a heated argument with the customer service representative they agreed to pay for shipping and refund my money. This has not happened yet so I wait with bated breathe to see if I will get back my lifetime subscription payment and the money paid for the unit.
Worked Great, Till I lost it. Haha arrived on time had it for a couple of months. Over all just happy
Positive - it's little, easy to place on your desk, ports galore.Cons - Goes bad fast.I've had mine for a little over a year. In that time period: the power fried itself, the cd/dvd drive had to be replaced, replacment cd/dvd drive will only open when computer is on it's side, wireless internet will only connect when computer is standing up, card reader (sd, ect) will only read cards that are NOT empty, cd/dvd drive will not recognize an empty disk, will not burn dvds (only cds). The power went out about the same time that the first cd/dvd drive wouldn't open anymore - within the first couple months, so it was still under warranty (2 WEEKS left) and the company fixed it no problems. Didn't even have to pay shipping - they take care of that. All the other stuff happened after, so there's nothing to do about it. Full size computer, I could fix and replace hardware. This thing is too small. Everything is jammed and packed in there. It's impossible to get to anything without taking out half the components.Oh, and don't fall for the "only a little more money and you can have the flat-screen monitor." Mine quit after only 4 months.Go with a regular-sized computer or get a laptop with easy-to-replace hardware compartments.THIS WAS A RIP-OFF - HP needs to fix a LOT of things before I would recommend this to anyone.
I am on my second TomTom product and have been moderately satisfied with the products. I have always had trouble acquiring a signal and it often takes two to three minutes to acquire a signal. That alone makes it impossible to navigate out of an unfamiliar airport. But once the unit catches on it works fairly well.I am most recently disappointed with TomTom support. I purchased an updated North America map and have had great difficulty downloading it. Also, I purchased the map at full price and it was discounted within a week. Because TomTom considers a download attempt, "breaking the seal", they will not honor the discounted price.I will not purchase another TomTom nor will I recommend TomTom to anyone I know who is in the market for a GPS machine.If you do purchase a TomTom, ALWAYS read the agreements, word-for-word and do not pay full price for anything.
Purchased the 128Meg card for my HP Jornada 548. Loaded some favorite music and found the card half gone. Next step is to order another (this time a 256Meg). The Pocket PC is an incredible device; the expanded memory puts it through the roof. The Viking card has worked perfectly. Buy it, the only thing you give up is paying extra dollars for the same product. Just use the golden rule of computing &quot;always buy twice what you think you need&quot;. It's a ten.
I bought two, one for a gift. Very good quality photos. Fast printing. The LCD screen is too small and you can't zoom in to see if you need to edit more before prining (w/out a computer). With a computer, no problem; but the software package for photo editting leaves something to be desired. Sometimes the red-eye reduction needs to be undone. The photo managing is not always easy and intuitive.Overall, I love this printer and recommend it for the price, quality, and cheap recurring costs of printing.
I recieved these about a week ago and because I am a big guy I placed the largest covers on the earbuds and the sound was terrible. I packed them up to be returned, however, tonight I was browsing Amazon for a replacement and guess what? By accident I was about to order the same earphones again. I realized I was going to order the same as what I planned to return and decided to give them a second chance. I put smaller covers on the earbuds and they work perfect. Awesome sound, perfectly reproduced. I will keep them! I am glad I gave them a second chance.
I bought this case because my son had one. It protects my Ipod perfectly! It is easy to put on and take off (Needed when docking in an Ihome device) and provides access for general needs of docking cable, headphones, hold button and wheel.My son says his has provided great protection from drops, I haven't tested THAT yet. His is on his white Ipod and looks nice, mine is virtually invisable on my black Ipod.The belt clip is removeable, but VERY solid when on, no fear of it coming off and dropping the Ipod.I couldn't reccomend this product more highly!
I purchased this so we could play our iPod through a stereo wherever we might be rather than haul around a bunch of CDs. The sound quality is great. Just make sure you plug it in all the way or you will hear static.
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!
This mouse works like a charm. It's easy to use. I love the zoom & scroll features. The buttons are all customizable. It works on most surfaces that I use it on. The battery life is fantastic. It's sleek and and fits well in my hand. I simply love this mouse. Its a great product.
Had no problem digitizing several VHS tapes and burning DVDs (using Mad Dog Terminator DVD burner). I got a "rev. 2" unit, which does not have the overheating problem of "rev 1" units. Included software (CapWiz) is easy to use (with Windows XP). Tried the Direct-to-disk method and the 2-step method (digitize to hard drive, then burn a disk). I wish the software had a timed-start feature (like a VCR - start recording at xx o'clock). For the $$, it's a good product.
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 MP3 player is a good value overall if you can buy it cheap. I got mine for around $40 so I'm happy. Now that I added the 64MB SM card, it's even better. Here is some advice if you want to buy this MP3 player.Advice #1: Ditch the headphones that come with the player and get a better one. Otherwise, you'd think that this MP3 player's audio quality is pretty bad. It's actually pretty good so get a nice pair of headphones.Advice #2: Get rechargeable batteries like Ni-MH. This player will sometimes turn on because the "hold" function on the remote does not prevent the player from turning on if the button on the player itself is pressed. Then you will see the battery dead or drained even when you didn't listen to it.Advice #3: Get Samsung Yepp Explorer. I can only use this software to upload songs. I couldn't get my Real One player to work. But the Yepp Explorer is hard to use. Not only does it take a long time to rename and shuffle songs in an order you'd like, it's not the easiest software to use. Also, the songs loaded on the player's internal memory is played first THEN the songs loaded on the smart media card.There you have it. A good player for under $60 at 96MB (~$40 for player + ~$20 for 64MB Smart Media card). You can't beat that value and good audio quality on this player!
I don't have anything new to add to the other review, but am adding my comments that it is a great bag with limits. The main limit is that if you have a 70-200 or similar size lens, it is going to take up just about all of the bag. On occasion I'll have my Canon 5D or 50D body, a 24-70 and 16-35, and maybe a small 50 mm or 15 mm fisheye, and flash. The bag is perfect. Add the 70-700 to the mix and there is no way. I just ordered a Lowepro Pro Runner 300 for those occasions.
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
No problems. Some complain about the sound, but there is an upgrade that you can do to quieten it (Google it). One thing didn't like is that the Sata wires were too short and only a few. Fixed with $5 Y added two more cords and more length (Radio Shack). PM me if you have any questions.
I took the advice of "vratner" on this message board and bought the Philips DVP642 at CompUSA for $60 and used the code he posted. I had it up and running in less than five minutes, and I am "technologically challenged". I am now happily watching my UK DVDs. Picture is fine as far as I'm concerned (hooked up to Sony 42" screen). Thank you for the info! P.S. I paid $20 for CompUSA's 4yr. no questions asked warranty, felt it was worth it view of some peoples' comments here.
This Acrylic Case is great!Quick Notes:VERY Durable, Buttons can be hard to get too, Completely Covers Zune (screen and buttons) with a thick layer of plastic, Makes Zune Bulky.I'd recommend it, the strength it provdes is worth the bulkier zune.-Detailed Information (Rambling)It adds a SIGNIFICANT increase in durability for your zune. However at the cost of making your zune slightly more bulky. It still fits in your pocket and it'll go everwhere with you, so I find it very worth it. The Zune fits in it VERY SNUGGLY (it's rather difficult to get the case open to put the zune into, but that makes sence... I wouldn't want the front cover falling off during normal use. I'm kind of a freak about getting scratches or fingerprints on my zune, so this was easily one of the greatest purchase I've made..because this case will easily make the zune last a lifetime. It completely encases the zune, screen and buttons included.My only problem with it, are that the back and play buttons aren't as convinient to press. The case borders the buttons very precisely, and because the case is rather thick, the buttons are fairly depressed in, so if you have bigger than medium sized fingers it could be difficult to reach those buttons. I'm a 140lb. 18yr old male, and I can hit the buttons fine. It's only a slight reach for me to get to them.
Found a fix for this expensive Kameleon 8 URC 9960 remote control with the blue Pelikon illuminated buttons. The remotes works fine but these guys screwed the wake up portion of it... the thing turns on with minor vibrations, i.e. walking near it, so it drains the batteries real fast... like 4 AAA's gone every 2 weeks without even using the friggen thing.Pissed me off so I tore it apart and found this fix: Remove the batteries, remove the 2 screws underneath. Carefully pry off the black plastic part from the front aluminum bezel (yes its hard to do). On the back in the middle of the PCB on the side is a small metal box soldered to the PCB and just below it is R34, a SMT (surface mount) resistor... desolder and remove it. The resistor is a 1 Meg Ohm pullup resistor for the vibration sensor (that metal box). Remove R34 and you are done reassemble your remote.Vibrations will no longer turn the remote on. To turn the remote on just press any button... the first time you press a button the thing just wakes up / lights up and doesn't do anything until you press another button.Cheers
I've had this mouse for 6 years and it simply does not stop. I really can't emphasize this enough; I've worn through the silver coating and the surfaces where I grip it have changed from matte to a really high gloss. I use it heavily for both gaming and general applications and it has always been reliable and accurate (as far as 800dpi goes). The form, button locations and lift-off distance are all near perfect. I do have to open it occasionally to clean cat hair out of the optical scroll wheel but there is no way to avoid that and this happens partially because the mechanism is well-lubricated. The only real negative is that Logitech does not add legacy product support to their newer drivers, but that doesn't stop it from functioning on any recent OS. If you find one of these used and 800dpi is acceptable you still can't do much better. This is a minor note but all of Logitech's higher-end mice after this have odd patterns so I still consider this to be one of the best-looking mice they have.
I found this easy to work, enjoyed the project I did and looking forward to putting it to work more on my daughter's scrapbooks.
1. The swirl on the strap is yellow, not white. Considering ordered this online specifically for the white coloring to match the white swirl on my bag, this is a problem.2. The additional comfort provided is mediocre3. There should have been a padded strap on the bag in the first place. I wish I would not have wasted another $10 to give Timbuk2 on something that should have been included with original purchase.
This is an easy to use, no-brainer to hook up DVD player. The quality of the picture & sound quality is good. The remote is designed simply enough that the buttons can be figured out without having to wade through pages of diagrams.
I ended up returning these because of corruption problems. Tech support was very limited-- and they had disconnected the 800 number. I could see why considering the amount of time I spent troubleshooting the little darlings. They probably had more in phone bills than their profit on each unit.There were horrendous compatibility problems with simple software-- problems the like of which I had not seen since Windows 3.11. The proxy server did not work. Finally, Windows 98 ended up with corrupt VXD files on both computers I had networked, and that was the final straw.Can anyone recommend a good wireless networking device?
This remote did exactly as advertised. My theater set up is a little more difficult than most, with several components that have to be adjusted to set up appropriately to operate. The ability of the Harmony remote to sequence the proper signal sets for changing the type of viewing/audio experience is excellent. The color lcd display makes selection very simple - even for the technologically challenged! Set up on the internet site was simple, although the process for making changes to settings could use work...
don't waste your money. battery died after sitting in wife's purse for 3 days (not even on). so made the thing worthless since she just wanted it to show pictures on. invest in a memory card for your cell phone and carry your pics that way...much better.
The Polarizer does extremely well, especially if you live in an area like San Antonio where there is so much sun. The price point was a definite reason for the purchase
ok well ive only had the muvo micro a few days, but it is already better than my other adata mp3 wich broke just over the 3 month waranty.pros.- small- sleek design- terrific setup- great sound- comes with great headphones- easy to work (once music is downloaded)Cons.- Directions for putting music on is complicated, eastiest way i found is to use music match jutebox.- headphones r buds and get anoying and can hurt-buzzing noise when screen light is on- the instructions go on and on about windows explorer (wich i have no idea wat that is...)even after only a few days, this mp3 player has been terific
I got this cable to use my MHL adapter on my new phone. I thought the the MHL adapter was bad. Just for kicks I used the cable that came from my cable box that went to the TV. Everything worked perfectly. I am not saying the cable is junk but, the one I got did not work when another cable worked in the same exact situation.
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.
This cam isnt bad ... gets grainy in bigger formats. I wish I would have spent a little more for the 9000 model that has autofocus really. This cam isnt bad and is a big improvement from what I did have anyway.
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.
Have all linksys router works great laptop pcmcia card is flawless,but this thing a piece of junk.When it works is good for web surfing but cuts off too much.Tech support online was able to help me make it about 25% better by changing settings but still cuts off.Ended up just running cat5 to desktop.
wow. what a camera. you can take pictures, make a video, watch them on the computer or the tv. my husband has the new flip cam and this does the same thing. you can also photo edit and add frames to pictures and cool effects. got 2, one for each of my kids and they love it. i love it.
.If you have a Palm V or Vx this is the case to get.The Vx is a classy looking Palm. The case makes the Vx into a Porche. The combination of the two is terrific-- performance and looks.There is one problem with turning the power but a software hack fixes this.A great gift idea for an intelligent businessman or woman. The more you use these t devices the more you will come to depend on them.If you want to use this as a wallet, it is a good option. I like to keep my wallet trimmed down without a lot of junk. This is not a real wallet so you can't accumulate junk in here.The Palm Vx complements this in that you can quickly enter whatever receipt information you might normally accumulate in your wallet-auto records, expenses, etc. And toss those out or if you want to keep them dump in a monthly file folder.I strongly recommend the combination of this wallet and the Vx.
I bought this for a planned cross country road trip that did not happen. Now I use it often if not for movies, to listen to music.The picture is great, sharp and clear. The sound is great as well.It is lightweight and it comes with the things you need to either use it in a car or to hook it up to your tv at home. The battery holds the charge well. Things that are important to me in a portable. Do not let the price fool you. Yes it is lower than most other portables but the quality is outstanding. I would and will someday buy another.
Useful but you need a big desk to find room for this! Also, the price is too much for what you get. Also, kind of wobbly.I would not recommend this for the price. It should either be better designed or half the price. And I don't mean half the list price; I mean half the $60 Amazon price. And even that would be pushing it.
Amazon and the manufacture both did a very good job describing this tripod. I feel I got exactly what I expected. A good steady tripod with lots of features and flexibility. I especially appreciate the crank on the center column, and the quick release for the camera. I will mostly just use one camera on this tripod, but of you have two or more that you will switch back and forth, an extra &#34;quick post&#34; for each camera would be a great idea. I originally bought a smaller Slik tripod, but I returned it. It was a good tripod, butt was to light for my needs. This tripod might be a bit heavy to lug around all day, but it won't let me down when it is time to put it to use.
This item came well packaged, was delivered on time and it's exactly what i wanted for my HP desktop. I was very pleased. Installation was easy, all I had to do once it was installed was use my rescue disks and I was set. Thank you very much.
I bought this item as a present for my boyfriend. They shipped it within 3 days and the product was exactly as pictured. He loved it!
I bought this as a present for my parents. They are amateur photographers, and love hiking and taking pictures of landscapes. This backpack was perfect for them. They've used it for 6 months now without any complaints. It fits in everything and is very durable. It is comfortable and they have said that they would recommend this product.
This printer is the best. It has 2 different blacks, one for regular printing and one for photo printing. I printed a picture from my digital camera and if I didn't print it myself I would have thought it was printed at a professional place. This is worth the price. If I could give it more than a 5 i would.
I've had the worst time with the people on tech support for this product. First off, they admitted that their MAC filtering doesn't actually filter any MACs. It's a free-for-all. Their &quot;fix&quot; was to enable encryption. Ok. Thanks. I just paid for a feature that doesn't work. They said they are working on new firmware to fix that, but shouldn't they have tested something that serious before hand?I had encryption working for a while, but I disabled it once and couldn't get it going again. Their first level tech support reps have bad accents and don't grasp concepts very well.If you want a wireless router that will work right out of the box, this is for you. But if you care at all about the security of your information, look elsewhere. I'm one unhappy customer.
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.
This is a top of the line Broadcast Quality Camcorder. It records on tape or chip, and has a bewildering array of buttons and switches. But with enough study, you can turn out professional HI-DEF videos; including wide-screen 16X9. My main complaint, and this is a BIG one, is it is VERY hard to setup the Firewire feed to a computer. For some reason your Video editing program can't see this camera unless ALL other imaging equipment is either deleted or disabled. That includes any other Video feeds, such as TV Tuners, Scanners, etc. I have spent over a week trying, and STILL do not have it feeding the Firewire line. But I am working on it, and welcome any suggestions from ANYBODY!
I bought this screen about a month ago because I am new to projectors and screens and didn't know anything about how I'd use it, etc. I was looking for a non-motorized screen because I thought it would be lighter, and I wanted one somewhere between 7 and 10 feet diagonal because the projector I have is rated at a max image size of around 10-12 feet in 16:9. I thought I might use it both indoors and outdoors, so I needed it to be mobile and have a simple bracket or loop-type hooks to easily hang and remove so I can move it around. This has far exceeded my expectations!I see the price has gone up since I purchased mine, but I can't imagine there being a better screen on the market, especially in this price range. It weighs about 28 pounds and has two hooks on the ends for hanging. I installed two brass hooks I bought from Ace Hardware for about $2 (each supports 30 pounds) - they just screwed into the wood on my pergola. I lift the screen up on one end, and hang it on the hook, then go do the other side. Then it just pulls down and is ready to go! It comes with mounting brackets, but i never even opened the box. It has the blackout fabric to keep the light from filtering through, and even with a cheap projector, it displays an excellent image - colors are bright, and when focused properly (on the projector) the image has sharp edges. It's non-reflective, and a good solid white for an amazing picture. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and the price is fantastic!
These things are just what I needed to connect my speakers to a outdoor wall plate. They made it easy to connect and remove for use again later.
This camera takes excellent pictures. It is simple to use and has a ton of features. Pictures turn out great every time. I liked mine so well I bought one for my sister too. I would definitely recommend this camera to my friends. A++
This remote is innovative. I believe that it is the best universal remote available. I like being able to program the remove via the internet. The size of the remote is great. However, the remote buttons are very small. They don't feel users friendly. The designed of the buttons and their location could be improved.
If you are looking for a point and shoot that will turn out some great photos with little effort, go no further. This camera has a 4x zoom, which is hard to find in this price range, plus enough megapixels for good looking 8x10's. There are also some neat artsy features like a color swap and a color accent (everything is black and white except one specified color....very fun to fool around with). I am very satisfied with this product, and use it almost daily. Give it a try, and it will not dissapoint.
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.
I actually had a pair of these headphones before but accidentally severed the cord...When i was given the option to get another pair of different headphones, i did not hesistate to reorder the same pair... I make scores for videos and DJ and these are the only head phones i use. These headphones are a quality pair and they are really inexpensive... I would recommend these to a friend!!!
I've had this switch for 2+ years, Great box, no problems, except the fans were the first thing to go. Easily unbalanced, or the bearings go from being on 24/7. Probably not needed in a typical household situation, but I wanted to be ready for streaming video gadgets. Now that it's past the warranty, I'd like to where to get some quiet, low-speed replacement fans for this great box.
I don't normally write reviews, however, I can't say enough good things about the Harmony 880. It recognized (through the Website) all of my devices, including a rather ancient RCA RT-2500. It integrated all of my devices seamlessly with 98% of all the functionality of my numerous remotes.The few functions that weren't picked up automatically (the Dish Interactive button, for instance, for my DishNetwork ViP622), were easy enough to add once I found the right area of the Website. The site is not the most intuitive to navigate, but, if you poke around enough you can customize and add virtually any function or combination of functions and actions.I've seen several blogs where charging seems to be an issue, however, I found that one hint; place a thin piece of paper (I used a very thin protective foam cushion from the packaging) between the back of the battery and the battery cover will help - does yield a much better "rattle free" installation. No charging problems to date.Only two things I might change - a better "hint" area or better navigation on the Website and possibly having the device charge in a vertical, rather than horizontal position. It is much more stable in the charger laying down (horizontal), but, it also takes up much more space on the end table...perhaps an either/or type charger, similar to wireless phone chargers. Those two "buts", don't IMHO reduce the 5 Stars one iota. Given the number of devices available in the marketplace now and the number of older devices still out there, this is a marvelous piece of engineering.
I love the ability to buy microsoft points on amazon. You get a online game code and don't have to worry about having to pay sales tax on them. Also great if you want to give a friend a present. Just purchase the points and email them the code.
The kindle cable disintegrated. The insulation has literally crumbled off the cord and I am left with a bare wire. I have NEVER seen such poor workmanship in any product, EVER. Amazon should be embarrassed about the quality of these cables/chargers and resupply them to everyone. I wonder if this cable is made of hazardous materials that is causing it to "decay" ?? Will my Kindle meet the same fate...
I knew ahead of time that regular analog tv signals would look blurry and pixelated once translated to the realm of the LCD, so be prepared for less than stellar image when viewing regular TV signals. However, with HD and DVD playback, this LCD TV really shines. Color, sharpness, contrast are excellent. I love the sleek, slim lines and the sound is decent. I could hear sound effects as if I had a basic surround sound system.The small gripes I have is that the channel change is just one beat too slow and for some reason the remote is only responsive to extra-hard depression from the finger, but that is a small price to pay for excellent quality and a tremendous price for 23" of television real estate.
I purchased this phone with high hopes of using it as my primary home office phone. The phone directly interferes around 50% of the time with my 802.11.B wireless network. Since the phone channel can not be fixed, the Plantronics CT12 will randomly knock me completely off the network. No amount of calls to Plantronics or fiddling with my wireless channels improves this problem. Thier answer is that the channels are choosen by the phone and there's nothing they can do. I've returned the phone for a refund.The other problem is that the phone can not be used while it's in the charging base, so you'll need to have another office phone for when the battery runs low.If it weren't for these two major issues, it's a nice phone with clear sound and the little red light on the mic boom is cute.
Just received my Onkyo DX7555....it is a great CD player...sonics are excellent..excellent bass reproduction!!!This is a well built player..solid and heavy!!!...Nice remote control too!..Look around for the best price..I got mine for $399!!!..a real steal!!!(B&H;)
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I bought this unit mainly because of it's size. When I got it home I found that I have to use Sony's software to use the portable unit, which converts it to ther format (not mp3 like the box states) but it would not &quot;optimize&quot; my mp3's therefore I couldn't use it as I wished. Oh I could play my mp3s on their jukebox, but that's not the reason I bought it, I bought it so I could take my mp3s with me. I went to their website to get help on importing and the instructions I read talked about functions that my software didn't even have. Upon calling them on the phone (which was surprisingly quick and efficient) I found that I could basically only use mp3s I downloaded from EMD (Electronic Music Distribution) which I have a good idea is affiliated with Sony. I really don't care for super-corporations telling me which music I can and can't listen to especially when I give them 300 of my dollars. Now I have to go back and battle with the store to get my money back. They should clearly state on the box &quot;Will only play MP3s that we say you can play&quot;
The last time I bought bulk Jewel cases they were much cheaper. In my search for a good price the other day, I came across these. They were on sale so I got a great price.Compared to the jewel cases I've bought in the past, the material used in these are about 10% thinner. And it shows, as these are noticeably less rigid. However, they open and close well, and securely hold the CD. So that doesn't matter to me. The low price was more important.I ordered only these from Amazon and nothing else. Surprisingly they simply put these in a larger shipping box, with little cushioning, and shipped them that way. I was surprised they arrived without damage. I suggest you write a note on checkout stating that you want these to be packed well to prevent breakage.
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.
This is one of the best inventions ever. The school I work at, Shadow Hills, has a computer lab, and every computer has this. It makes it's memory power better, and I really like that. So if I were you, I wouldn't miss out on this.
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?
I am very happy with this camera. I have never had a digital camera before and there is so much that I can do it. I bought it as a gift for my wife and she uses it for auctions on EBay. It is easy to learn how to use. It does provide some documentation in hardback form unlike someother models. I would recomend you to buy a couple of sets of rechargeable batteries and it wouldnot hurt to buy at minimum, a 16 megabyte memory card. The 8 megabyte card is fine for use around the house, but for example a vacation, a 16 megabyte allows more flexiblity. I gave it four stars because the within 2 hours of receiving it, my wife was taking pictues and putting those items up for auction. I like this product and have recommended it to friends.
ATTENTION: It is important to understand you must have a COMPONENT VIDEO ready TV and DVD player for this amazing Monster Cable to work.The MV3CV-2M Monster Video 3 High-Resolution Component Video Cable 2 Meters in length is the BEST off the shelf product available. This gas filled double sheilded cable with duraflex jacket eliminates those ghost and brings the sharpest, most colorful and brightest picture possible to your screen A great value and a much needed cable for your COMPONENT VIDEO Home Theatre System.Why COMPONENT VIDEO??? In a nutshell:1). COMPONENT VIDEO is a three wire cable. (Y) - Luminance (Brightness), (Pb) Crominance (Color - Blue) and (Pr) Crominance (Color - Red).2.) Provides a Cable with Digital (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) and Analog (INTERLACED) capability.By separating you Blue and Red Colors this provides a pure signal to the TV where it is combined through comb filters for the sharpest picture presentation.Results, the best picture available!!!!Monster Cables are the best value and provide outstanding results!!NOTE: The next level of video Excellence is moving to PROGRESSIVE SCAN see my SD-6200 review.
Super good price and works fine. I found amazon to be the cheapest price on the web when the memory was purchased.
I currently have a 1tb Western Digital w/ hundreds of movies connected to my PS3, and this little HDMI cable then connects to my Vizio flat screen. I have a great clean clear picture to watch my movies and play my Resident Evil 5. Am actually buying another cable (same kind, same seller) as I was so impressed with the first and my parents are upgrading their 10 year old 500 pound tv to a new Sony flat screen after seeing the picture quality of my tv. I read that the ends disconnects easily, but I have not had this problem happen after disconnecting (to rearrange or move the tv) about 4 or 5 different times.
Not much I can add to the overwhelmingly favorable customer reviews already postd here......except to serve notice that Amazon has the product bullets completely wrong. They have them confused with one of Griffin's other products from that same timeframe, the iMic. The iMic was (still is), in effect, an external sound card; it provided audio in and out for USB computers that had no built-in audio-in ports.The iMate, though, is an ADB-to-USB adapter, for plugging in old-style ADB peripherals to the newer USB machines (starting with the iMacs and the blue G3 "pillowcase" tower), and it has nothing to do with audio. And it works great.
This radio is very similar in performance to the cheaper Kaito 1103. Performance is OUTSTANDING, and several annoying attributes of the 1103 (such as the volume control ergonomics) have been designed out. (see my review of the Kaito 1103)FM performance is so HOT that I can hear several stations from Eugene OR (about 110 miles away) with the antenna of the E5 folded completely down! AM selectivity and sensitivity are EXCELLENT, providing nightime reception of WOAI (1200 khz) in San Antonio TX, from my location near Portland OR. This is a difficult task for all but the very best receivers, due to nearby occupation of an adjacent frequency (1190 khz) by a 50,000 watt "blowtorch", KEX . Shortwave performance is very good for a small portable, SSB and code reception (used by many Hams) is provided, and fairly easy to tune with a fine tuning thumbwheel knob on the side of the radio.The E5 manual is very well written, and without a doubt the E5 is easier to operate than the 1103. The E5 has an incredible number of memory presets (700) !I would give this radio 5 stars except for the accessories... The nice (vinyl?) carrying case, which should be an improvement over the cheaper cloth bag provided by Kaito for the 1103 SMELLS really bad! (something like creosote or sheep dip). This may "air out" in time, but is annoying. Batteries are NOT included with the E5.Consider buying a "Passport to World Band Radio" along with this set... this book is almost like having a "TV guide" for shortwave! The website for this publication (passband.com) has a very good review of the E5 under "Receiver News: updates to the edition 2006" .Update 4/28: After a month, the carrying case now smells ok. I have operated the radio on the AC adaptor and verified that it generates "noise" on AM and SW as stated in the Passport review. (use for charging batteries only or return it to Eton for improved version). A very comprehensive review of the E5 can now be found on radiointel.com.
It was working fine for two weeks, and then dead. kaput. muerto. nothing I did could get it started. Should've read the other reviews. It seems it is a common problem. A waste of money.
This is not a cheap, crappy amp install kit. This is a genuine Kicker kit and you can tell by the quality. The wire, connectors, fuse block, and everything else were top quality. A great buy, and much better than the Walmart kits.
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.
Great disk for the price and performance. Fast access time,reliable product. Would buy this again for my Server and NAS Storage unit
This is a simple but effective breadboard for prototyping. I started to get into AVR programming but the single plastic breadboard I had wasn't large enough and didn't have posts for power. With this board I can plug my power supplies directly into the board using banana clips and not have to mess with messy wiring.
I purchased this for my three yr old granddaughter who showed an interestin cameras early on. She's thrilled with it and is learning the conceptof picture taking now!
This system is by far the best HTIB system compared to the other similar sytems. A word of caution! This system only passes video through hdmi. You would have to buy the Onkyo 908 HTIB if you wanted to pass both video and audio.Set-up was easy with its auto-calibration mic. I further manually tuned it afterwards, but only if you have an RTA meter like I own. Alot of people on the AVS Forums complain that the speakers included with this package are subpar. This isn't the case considering what your getting at this price range. This system is for living rooms ranging from 300 square feet to about 650 sqare feet. If your listening space is larger than this your going to loss some dB's.Even though this system states 1000 watts. Its 1000 watts of dynamic power not continuous (rms power). Continuous (rms power) is at 65 watts per channel plus 150 for the subwoofer. Remember this! Its not super high wattage system, but you have to consider the size of the rooms this system was designed to go in.This system went into my 2nd living room that measures 24ft x 20ft (carpeted)and has a vaulted ceiling. I easly can achieve 95db without distortion! Sound quality was very nice and accurate. The placement of the subwoofer is where the most attention is needed. Place your subwoofer on the spot where you will be sitting. If its a couch, then put it on the couch!Play a cd with test tones.Next, get on your hands and knees and slowly crawl around until you find the sweet spot where the subwoofer delivers clean and tight balanced bass output. That is the spot where it should be placed to sound its best.Once all the speakers are all set-up, run the auto calibrate on the receiver. Your done!One more thing upgrade the speaker wire to 16 guage or lower.Hope this review helps anyone. Enjoy your home theater!RG
Sounded great, really liked the features and the small size... Unfortunately, I had to return it due to the poor reliability of the touch screen and controls. One morning I awoke to the beeping sound of the alarm and was unable to turn the thing off. A few other times I could not get the radio or the CD to function unless I unplugged it and waited a few moments. I called Philips, thinking that I was doing something wrong. The lovely lady from Philips told me to unplug the unit. Gee, who would have thought of that solution? When the unit still did not work, she told me to send to Philips for repair. No thank-you. After finding my receipt, I returned it to the store and got my money back.
The unit is supposed to be recondtioned and as per the rep have a new drum. The one I got had a used drum with scratches that showed up on every copy. Called for exchange. Will see how it works. But may I say that I am very disappointed with the Amazon retrun procedures. Any items shipped should come with a return lable. I had to log in find the item, call the supplier etc. too complicated and time consumeing.
Best mp3 player for runners who want to keep up with their pace and distance.
I never used it. The prongs are not what we used at work so I really didn't need it. How can return it?
People need to take the debate to the forums.These connectors work as advertised. Can I hear a difference? I don't know but I can see a difference in the back of my receiver and the connections are tight.
Bought this brand new. Only one of the two paper rollers worked so the paper would never feed. Called customer service ahd they said they could not helop me other than to encourage me to return the unit. Must be a manufacturing problem. Very dissappointed that HP would not have tested this in the factory. I am very ticked! Will not buy HP again.
Got a SB-600 to go on my D80 and haven't regretted. The RF link between the camera and Flash works great. Really adds options to your pictures. With this sitting off your camera forget about red-eye. Audible beep when the flash is ready. You won't be sorry.
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 recieved this quick and saved a ton of money vs buying in the store.
I have only been able to write once or twice with the pack I bought awhile back, everything else was errors or what not right off the bat. This was using different programs and computers. Obviously CD-RW's are a a thing of the past and all, but I have yet to come across any that work more than 5 times.
These antennas are advertised as replacements antennas for the WRT54G. That is only partially true... Antennas on the WRT54G V8 cannot be replaced with those (there is no connector).Verify that your router has a TNC connector before purchasing (not like me...). Not all routers have a connector.
JVC ear phones are very comfortable, cover your ears, have grate sound. I use them to listen classical music and to practice my cello. I just love them; these ear phones look very nice and strong. I would buy them again.
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.
Ok here is my story. I bought this TV about a year and a half ago. On February 14th of this year I started getting green dots all over. A local service company came and took my TV for 1 month and still not fixed. They came back out a month later to evaluate the TV and said they had to order parts (that was back in May). Here we are almost October 1st no answers...the service center says the parts are back ordered, Toshiba keeps referring me to new places. I told Toshiba to get me a new TV (as another reviewer stated they received) or prepare for legal action. I have an extended warranty and believe it or not the TV went bad 1 day before the factory warranty expired thus all of this falls under the 1 year warranty. Toshiba is a crappy company that keeps blowing me off and will not answer my requests. My advice to you is spend a bit more and get a better product.
This caddy is a good size and the waterproofing is a nice feature (I have yet to drop it in water though!). It's very sturdy, it has taken a few falls like a champ and kept my cigars perfectly safe. I've seen a few complaints that the humidifier disk doesn't do anything, that it stores no water. It does, just not very well. I can definitely put a dried cigar inside of this caddy right after filling the sponge with some water, and bring it back to life some. Just not nearly as good as a humidor (it's not intended as a long term humidor anyway). I also like the clip attached to it, as I use that to carry my cheap cutter and butane lighter.Cons: It needs some more padding or something on the inside. I used to keep five Corona sized cigars in there at all times. I then put a few Robustos in... and now the padding has been squished down and unable to reform to it's original size. So at this point, unless I put 5 cigars in... anything smaller than a Robusto will roll about when the caddy is tilted to the side (and what use is all that the protection from the sturdy plastic worth if your cigars are going to roll about and won't stay in place at all?)I'll be looking for some small cedar sticks I could possibly put in there to help hold cigars in place and maybe hold moisture a bit more as well. I do really like the caddy and would give it a 5/5 if not for the now compressed foam that refuses to reform back to it's original size and padding.
Great all around backpack for lugging laptop and books to school. It has a fairly large capacity but it also has tension straps so you can compact it. One of the best features is the open compartment which is perfect for gym shoes or clothes.
By using the lable tool they install very fast, and are perfectly centered for DVDs. At the high speed that DVDs spin, they remain fast with no peeling. Also I print on mine with my laser printer and have had not problems at all. The labels are getting harder to find so I purchase a few hundred at a time.
nice product with great price, should have it when you need a HDMI. This might be good choice with low price shipping
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!
Great size, easy to use. Works well with myHP TouchpadandAmazon Kindle. Will work with any other tablets too. For the price its a great value.
I've had mine for about 6 months, now, and I love it! It's small, comes with a nice neck lanyard and the end cap stays on fairly well if you aren't too rough with it. The style is cool and the blue LED is a nice touch.This is a wonderful product and I use mine daily to transfer papers and other documents from the office to home that are too big to e-mail and too small to put on a CD-R (which I would have to shred after I was done.)Just take it from me and get the 512MB size....256 MB might be too small for some people like me who deal in large image files.A top-notch product!
The SD card was defective with a crack in the side and would not work in our cameras. Poor quality control.
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!
Ok, it's inexpensive, but it still should work right. Virtually brand new, but speed changes so it runs slow and there's no way to check it or adjust the belt tightness like there was on my old and lamented base Technics model from the '80s(!!!). What gives? How hard, or costly, would it have to allow you to adjust speed? I wanted to start to convert over my old records, but its useless if I have to sit at the machine to make sure its not acting up.
What can I say? It's a six foot (made in China) HDMI cable at a very reasonable price and it works...! You can't expect much more then that now can ya?
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.
Like most LCD displays, this one offers excellent picture quality although the attached speakers leave something to be desired. Unlike some other Sceptre displays, this one seems to handle resolutions other than the native one (1280x1024) well, and in my opinion does so better than comparable 17&quot; dell flat panels that I have used. Picture quality itself is great (although is not as good as an Apple Cinema Display), and it has a large viewing angle. The warrenty is one year from date of purchase if the registration is sent in (one year from date of manufacture if not), but my monitor has performed well and I have not had to contact their technical support. Taken with the price ($400), this monitor is definitely worth the money. Only limitation to note is that this monitor accepts only analog input (no DVI), but the analog input seems to perform very well.
THIS SYSTEM WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME LATELY! I HAD REGULAR CABLE FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS AND I NOW FOUND OUT THAT I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS MISSING! THE SYSTEM WAS EASY TO INSTALL (ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I HAD CABLE WIRE ALREADY INSTALLED AT THE HOUSE. THE TECHNICIAN PLACED THE SATELLITE DISH OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE, RAN A WIRE FROM THE ANTENNA TO CONNECT TO MY ALREADY INSTALLED WIRING AND CAME IN TO PLUG IN THE BOX AND I WAS SET TO GO. I LOVE MY DIRECTV! I AM IN THE PROCESS OF LOOKING FOR A SECOND RECEIVER FOR MY DAUGHTER. WE KINDA FIGHT OVER WHO IS GOING TO WATCH WHAT RIGHT NOW BECAUSE SHE ISN'T HOOKED UP. I WILL DEFINITELY ADD A SECOND RECEIVER SHORTLY.
This machine, which is an exact duplication of the TA-145 except for case color, serves both as an full frills answering machine and a caller-id box. Plus both functions are integrated, so you can see the caller's phone number while playing back messages.Voice quality is about as good as they come, though you get better greeting quality by calling in from a phone rather than recording with the built-in microphone.In terms of features, I can't imagine what is missing. There is a feature to direct telemarketers (identified by their &quot;unknown number&quot; id) immediately to voice mail, another one that allows you to have different greetings based on distinctive ring, you can record conversations, record a memo, use it as a speakerphone, skip and replay messages, and a bunch more...
Great item to buy, came on time, and in perfect conditions. Recommend to anyone who is even thinking of buying it
my wife loves this thing. She records her tv shows and watches them at lunch at work. wi-fi is kinda sketchy at times and you have to pay extra for web browser
The picture on this television is sharper than any other I have ever seen on any make or model of TV. The colors are bright, never bleed, and the remote is a marvel of simplicity. I can't wait to watch my first Red Sox game on it! But listen to this: the delivery man offered to set it up for me (no charge) when it arrived from Amazon and, like a fool, I declined the offer. My old TV was still set up, waiting for a friend to come and take it away. A few days latter, my pal relieved me of the old clunker and I connected all the cables etc to my new Sony - no sweat. But when I turned the set on, it couldn't find any of the million or so channels that I get from my satellite TV vendor. I looked in the Sony manual and sure enough there was a tech support number. When I dialed the number, I thought I had gotten the local New Delhi Curry House by mistake. Not so, the pleasant, sing-songy voice on the very distant other end of the line informed me. She asked me what Model I had purchased and thus began our nearly 2 hour journey into the mysteries of the totally unintuitive and labyrinthine menu system of the Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000 32" 720p LDH HDTV. By the end of it, she and I like all survivors of brutal combat, cared much more about each other than about India, America, or Sony. Together, we had brought my new TV into contact with DishNetWork. We still email occasionally. I am sure our friends and children find it strange that we never talk about our experiences in that inhuman struggle - but Set-up is Hell - so we change the subject when ever it comes up. Was it worth it? Damn right it was! But still, you would think that the brains that created such a wonderful TV could have worked out a simpler, more sensible way to get it to speak to a satellite.
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.
I got my T40 (512mb ram) last summer. After working well for a few months, the hard drive and motherboard went bad and I had to send it back for repairs. After getting it back, it worked well once more, but now I am having frequent problems with overheating when running intensive applications. I would recommend buying another brand with similar specs - thinkpads are overpriced anyway.
I am really enjoying my Samsung DVD VCR combo. It has relieved me of the clutter of having separate players. The picture quality for both the DVD and VCR is good, but I would say you HAVE to read and use the manual! Do not just try to figure it out on your own, the manual is easy to use. For example you have to be aware of which player you are using... I clicked "play" and meant to play the VCR but the machine was set on DVD and I could not figure out why the VCR was not playing, till I realized the setting was on DVD. (I am also using the DVD as a CD player and it is adequate, though not great. I am definately going to buy a CD player!)But for the purpose of basically being able to play DVDs and VCR tapes, and for taping on a VCR this is a very cute and worthwhile investment. I am very very happy with it! And now the price is even lower, so I would most definately recommend it.UPDATE: 6/9/2007- Still using and enjoying this machine!
This Tiffen polarizer glass is very well, I had a nice results with my full frame 5D+ 17-40L, there serious vignetting at 17mm but it can be corrected using PS. Good color saturation, the only complain is when the filter is on the lens you cannot put the lens cap on, it doesn't fit, if you want to safe the filter from scratches you have to take it off and put in on the original case.
great hard drive, very fast. i think its a better value than the caviar blacks personally. WD is the way to go!
I love this little MP3 player. I purchased it because my daughter borrowed my previous Zen and refuses to give it back. I absolutely love it. this way i have specific songs from my CD's that I listen to the most at the touch of my fingertips.
This Flash unit has let me down many times when I needed it to work. I have had it service twice under warranty by Nikon and it has stop working again. I may have just a bad unit or the design this unit is of very low quality. If you buy this model you can be the judge but make sure to test often so that you are not stuck with it.
I am using this cable out from a playstation 3 1st gen to my Sony Sava Surround system circa 2003 ish. Works perfectly, sounds great. No issues w/ &#34;clicking fit&#34; as mentioned by previous reviews- at least in my situation. Packaged solid. The cable is very thick and looks like it would last through a war. Nice plastic covers tethered to the cable to protect the tips should you need to transport it.. Great!
We have bought at least ten hundred-disc spindles and recently found the first bad disc. I have had other discs (name brands) where there would be four or five bad discs per spindle. One bad one out of a thousand is a pretty good rate.
I got this mouse for use with my laptop when I'm traveling, since it's small and light. It is small and very light, and it is a very precise mouse. But it has a few downsides. For one, it tracks the mouse pad or tabletop even when it's up in the air. Depending on your usage style, this may not matter or it may be infuriating. It's frustrating if you pick up your mouse to re-center it a lot; this mouse doesn't work that way. It'll just move the cursor happily along even when the mouse is in the air. It has to be more than 1.5 inches above the surface to stop tracking. For me this is the deal-breaker and why I gave it two out of five stars.The other downside is an artifact of its weight: it feels jerky when you move it because it's so light. It's difficult to make fine-grained motions and click precisely. This is not due to the tracking technology -- the cursor moves exactly as you move the mouse. The problem is that the mouse is so light that the slightest off-center pressure will make it slide. For a user with small hands this will not be as much of a problem. For a user with medium or large sized hands, the size of the mouse contributes to the problem, since they will not be able to rest their palm on the mouse for stability.This mouse does need a surface with a texture or pattern to track well. It won't work on glass, plastic, or metal that's just a solid color. I've used it on the following surfaces without problems: a wooden tabletop, a printed page, a carpet, and my jeans.
I bow down and hail the superior evolution of the wacom tablet. May the turn over of power to our wacom tablet leaders go smoothly and without bloodshed. All hail the great and benevolent Cintaq.
this cam was the best thing i got from amazon...it works perfect and is very clear n even has a mic in the phone with some other good things included!!if u need a cam with all the perfect things in it and are on a budget this is the cam your looking for !!
Let me begin by saying I own a Digital SLR and Canon Powershot S50. What would I be doing posting a 5 star review on the S50 then you ask? It's very clear! The S50 is an all around great camera for traveling, parties, awards ceremonies &amp; anything where a purse sized powerful beauty is needed. The zoom's not that long and red eye is frequent, but when it comes to color reproduction this product shines! Perfect for outside shots with crystal clarity. I love the scene modes &amp; being able to customize my shots. I recommend this camera for its great price and overall nice n' sharp image captures.
This product was so easy to set-up and requires no maintenance what so ever. I use it with my DirecTV HD-DVR so it is always online. Excellent product.
This is my 4th color flatbed scanner, the others were UMAX, HP and Canon and I must say this is the best so far. Out of the box, setup was a snap, very easy to use, excellent color rendition and solidly built. Photography is my hobby and I scanned a 6X7 negative with scratches and applied the Digital ICE technology and I was amazed at the results, It saved me about 20 minutes of touch-up work. The quality comes very close to a dedicated film scanner.If all you need is a document scanner then this unit is overkill but if you are doing photography or just want the best scanner you won't be disappointed. I am not sure about the editing software that comes with it since I already had Adobe Photoshop 7.0 but the Digital ICE technology is amazing. This unit has USB 2.0 and IEEE/1394 Firewire interface. This is the first unit I have owned with a Firewire interface and it is so much faster than my old units. Epson has made my hobby fun again!
My old mouse was uncomfortable. The line always got in the way. Since I have this new one, I am happy. It just fits my hand, andis so easy to use.I like it very much.
This turntable was exactly what I thought it would be. It plays records well, and wasn't difficult to complete the assembly. My only complaint is the length of the amp leads. Being only about 18" long, I had to reconfigure my system to get the tuner very close to the amplifier.Other than that, it is a good basic turntable.
My 17 year old brother is the one that uses this and he loves it. He has no problems with it falling out, no problems with sound quality, crackling or other issues.
Sytem: Dell 4500, 1.8 GHz cpu, 256 M ram, 40G hard, windows xp.Use: musical creation using voice, guitar, bass, and midi keyboard.Unless u are experienced with this stuff (I am a newby) read the book `getting started' and do the tutorials. right from tuturiol 1, could not get midi output setup using a dell 4500 with analog device soundmax integrated digital audio card. after reading manuals and faq on and off line got no answer. long wait to get tech support on phone. once there he stepped me thru quickly (it starts with options-audio-advanced-check mme) .found tutorials are good, but need more subjects covered, such as how to use the drum machine, etc. in covering subjects, had questions and emailed for tech support and after couple days, per inquiry, got good support for answers.Wanted midi input which soundmax integrated card could not do, so upgraded to soundblaster live 5.1. somewhere along the way audio files were corrupted, evidenced by delays and then sort of echo pulses on the audio tracks. it took another call to tech support to have him talk me thru the fix. I think I have the bugs worked out now.Recording capabilities of software are phenomenal when compared to the analog tape tascam porta 05 studio which has been only other recording experience. The speed of actually getting recordable material is a quantum leap above the tascam. Abilities to patch in a wide range of instruments, sounds and sound effects from a midi keyboard are a stand alone piece of equipment in themselves. Precision editing capabilities are superb.Give it 5 for capabilities and 3 for tech backup for overall of 4. Highly recommended and as I see it, the best bang for the buck for someone like me who wants to record his own music, but be prepared for some startup pains.
I received a printer from these guys and it was dirty and did not work. They offered to replace with a "hand picked" unit from their warehouse. The second printer was dirtier than the first and it had stains on the case. It did not work either. I have uninstalled and reinstalled printer drivers on 3 different computers in our office in an attempt to get this printer to work and have had no luck. As far as I am concerned, these guys sell junk. Be very careful if you do business with them.
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.
The base can be a little more, but the sound is smooth coming out - though I'm not a sound technician. However, they are not inner ear or over the ear headphones so you can't expect perfect sound anyways. It's a good compermise between function and saftey when your outside.They fit "my ears" fine (but I don't know about yours) and I have done some sprinting and they didn't need to be adjusted. I've run about 100 miles so far.Cord Problem? Well, some people complain about the cord because they don't know how to figure it out. Yes, one cord is longer than the other, but it's best that way when you ATTACH THE CLIP TO YOUR SHIRT COLLAR BEHIND THE EAR THAT HAS THE SHORTER CORD. THE SHORTER CORD GOES ON THE SIDE YOUR MP3 PLAYER IS ON. The cord is long so you can plug it in at the gym and watch TV. Otherwise, wrap it around your armband a few times to shorten it up.
this unit is a joy to link up with the onkyo receiver- works wonderful and very simplistic!love it!
super good quality and design, although some limitations in configuration and flexibility, but for the price is the best!
Like many other buyers, I was attracted by its compact cute size and positive reviews (and the clearance price of course). There are two flaws that disappointed me. The silver paint on the camera body started to rub off after two weeks of light use indoor. The flash is very harsh; it makes every light colored surface appear shiny, resulting in over-exposed photos. These flaws (especially the harsh flash) were mentioned by other reviewer here. If I didn't send the UPC for a rebate, I'd have returned the camera. By the way, mine was made in Japan. Don't believe the myth about Japanese manufacturing. Their optics are relative good because they have been in the camera business since the 60s, but the body paint rubbing off in less than two weeks? That's a joke!
I received the cables in a timely fashion, they were in brand new condition and are working fabulously.
I strongly dislike this camera. The flash is sooo bright that all of the pictures of my child come out making her look drunk, with her eyes halfway open. I have tried every setting and nothing works. I emailed Kodak customer service and they said the brightness of the flash is an inherent property of the camera and there's nothing they are willing to do to help me. Great company, huh? This is the WORST camera I have ever owned. I am going back to using my old, cheap, HP digital camera. Even though it's only 2 or 3 mp at least I'll get normal pictures.
I like It, It's a great little camera. I love Nikon products and the quality is great!!!
The image quality of this camera is great. One of the coolest things it has, is that you can set it to a specific situation (Night Portrait, Party, Sunset, Portrait, Children pictures...), and it will automaticaly configure itself to give the greatest pics for that sitation, and it really works!!. No need to what ISO means, or configure the flash to red eyes, it does it by itself.Overall, Excellent image quality, and very easy to use (and get the best of it).
I am very happy with this product.Sure, there is not a lot of bass, but what do youi want for the price?I mounted them under the eve above my rear deck and we have already had 2 parties and everyone enjoyed the music.I can even hear them from the back of my lot - 150 feet away!
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.
Great speakers! I got them set up in running in less than 20 minutes on my MacBook Pro. The "Matrix" Feature makes everything sound incredible and I love the Sub.
This product went over and above my expectations. I have digital audio in both my computer and my DVD player. I plugged each input into this splitter and the output to my stereo. The splitter was able to use the audio from my computer, then when the DVD player was on, switch to the DVD. This has the effect of having one side as a MAIN, where if digital audio is detected on the MAIN, it will pass that through, no matter whether or not anything is plugged into the secondary. So, if you connect this side to something you only have on when you want to hear audio through, it works wonderfully.
My son-in-law recommended it based on one that he owned and used. I just wanted to consolidate the operation of 2 remotes for an Akai 32" LCD TV/DVD combo and a Scientific Atlanta HD/DVR box from my cable provider. I spent about three hours fooling with it and trying to set it up then packed it up and returned it. I could not get it to handle the most basic functions from the two remotes (like turning the TV on and off). Although my son-in-law likes his and I spent about half of what he did for mine, I would not recommend it to anyone.
I dropped this remote off my lap, caught it between my calves, then it fell the rest of the way to the floor. It cracked - totally dead.After some friendly persistence on my part the Logitech people finally sent me a new one for a small repair fee.But I still haven't opened it. The human interface is bad -- small buttons, hard to read, needed multiple clicks even to do what you programmed. I guess it appeals to people who are used to the clunky world of the PC. As a Mac user I expect a TV remote that is also user friendly.
This was so simple to plug in. I did it in about 3 mintues, and I'm a woman with not that much expierence with electronics. The sound, and picture quality is super nice. I love that it lets you know what disc's are empty and have a disc in them. It's super quiet. This was by far the best price I had found too. All the other places such as Target, and Best Buy sold it for another 30 bucks or more. This is a great buy for your money on a multi-disc DVD/CD player! I highly recommend it.
Easy to work with and tracks very smooth. Great quality. Feels solid despite its small size.
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.
Just go my FM114P today and already am enjoying it. Previously had the MR314 by Netgear and while the MR314 worked it just doesn't compare to the FM114P. Needlessly to say the MR314 went immediately back to the store from which it came. What do I like about it - first price the FM114P unit was cheaper and has firewall, printserver and delivers much, much faster internet connection. This was an excellent purchase.
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 like the hefty metal Nikon 50mm f/1.4D better this plastic lens does a great job and is a third of the price. I see some say it is cheap and breaks. I have always been careful with my equipment so to me common sense takes over on how you treat your equipment. I have used this lens for some time with no issues and it helps produce some great shots for me whether on my D80, or D200. Shop around as often you can find it cheaper, but also lookout for refurbished, meaning that often the term is in small print. I have bought refurbed items and fortunately never have had any problems, but if you don't want refurb just make sure you read the entire description whether amazon, ebay etc.
A great cord for my keyboard! I've had the Casio for a long time and had misplaced the original cord. Through Amazon, I finally can play without worrying about running out of battery power!
Not a high qualiity product. The plastic separated on the left wing from th main section and that was that. I won't buy from them again.
Incredible. Controls our Sony SXRB, Denon reciever, and DirecTV HR20. Added the XBox 360 for some fun, and it still works incredibly well!Works so well, we are considering replacing our previous Harmony remote.
I have a Nikon D40x, with the 18-55mm lens and also the 70-300mm VR lens, which is just monstrous. However, even so...the lens can remain attached to the camera to fit nicely back in the bag (although it wouldn't fit with the lens hood on).I got this bag for travel with my camera, and one of the reviews I read before getting this bag was to get the Slingshot 200 instead of the Slingshot 100 (what I'd initially considered). EXCELLENT piece of advice!! The 200 isn't as big as you're probably afraid it will be, and I can carry both my lenses; the lens hood; and the rubber Giottos air blower to clean the lenses.As an aside, if you're swapping lenses out fairly frequently, it's a must to carry the blower with you...otherwise you'll wind up seeing flecks in your viewfinder and have no way to get them out. Therefore, the bag you get also has to be able to accommodate a blower. I will tell you that both the hood and the blower are snug fits in two of the compartments, but I still have the 4th compartment empty.If the lenses you use are more in number or longer than what I've described here, you'll probably want to go with the 300.There is a nice memory card holder on the inside flap; and the all-weather covering is stealthily hidden on the backside.The bag has much more padding for your back than I expected; and the foam compartments inside the bag are sturdier than I would have thought. The top zippered area on the back of the bag is not quite as useful as it maybe could be, but still a good, safe place to throw keys, and/or a 20-oz bottle, and a manual too. The bottom zippered pocket is great for storing an extra battery, the Nikon lens pen, filters, and other smaller items. My tripod doesn't fit in either slot on the outside of the bag, but a monopod would fit there.All in all, I would highly recommend this bag. I was very pleasantly surprised with the design and construction.
I live in Seoul as an educator and bought this device in order to enjoy American TV while residing overseas. I was amazed to find that I didn't even need to have the laptop in America in order to program the device to work with it! I bought the slingbox and sent it to a friends house. He hooked it up, setup a login and password and I logged in the same day from overseas without any problems. Works outstanding! A must have for anyone living overseas for an extended period of time.
After agonizing for several months between several different models, notably the Samsung DLPs and some Plasmas, I chose this one. I looked at all of them and thought the DLPs were too harsh looking for my taste and the plasmas couldn't match the resolution and size for the price. It was an easy decision in the end.After owning the TV for several months, here are my observations:Picture is GREAT! I will say that some of the local stations I get don't look so good. Everything else is fine. HD has to be seen to be believed.I bought the Sony stand with the TV. It fits very well, looks good, and locks the TV in place.Cosmetically, the TV looks super and is much shallower than my previous big box projection TV (19' versus 25 inches deep).I like the all of the adjustment options but I found the picture to be quite good out of the box. I did some minor tweaking to the colors, but that's all.My only small complaint is the lack of PIP, but I knew that going in.For what I paid for this unit ($2100), I feel like it was a steal! I recommend this TV very highly. No buyer's remorse what so ever.
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. I read one hundred and seventy pages before giving up - and I was looking forward to reading the book !A major dissapointment.
Microboard printers require the use of these specially modified HP cartridges. These work in the printer perfectly...
There is absolutely no other product in this category that even compares to this unit.It will play any Cd,Mp3 Cd, or cassette I throw at it.It's great to be able to play 15 to 20 complete albums on one Mp3 Cd.It really does a good job picking up radio stations and has pretty good sound too.This unit will do everything you need in a neat, compact, seemingly well made, portable system.For the price,don't pass this one up!
When new this product was nice. It was a good scanner and the print output looked good. However, if I don't print for a week the print heads need cleaning, and sometimes more than once. This cleaning in turn uses up the ink. For me I print about one thing a week, clean it once a week which causes my ink to run out in about 8 weeks. On top of this the cartridges are hugely expensive. I estimate I am paying somewhere around ten dollars a page! Obviously this printer is useless for my needs.
Nice product for astronomical viewers.Excelent imagen really good cuality.nice for bird, sport, and other tipe of view outside
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 did a thorough research before I bought this cammera. For its price, I don't think you can ask for more. However, the picture can be a little bit grainy when viewed in full size (I'm not sure if this is the case for other cameras as well). One more thing, I can't find a way to view the recorded videos on my computer yet. I can transfer the videos from the SD card to my hard drive but can't view it. I can only hear the sound.Edit 8/1/07: I am able to view the videos with Quicktime player. :)
this has been such a welcome addition since I went through all the problems with a different brand and still have not got the issue resolved with the factory I can't list it cause they won't publish my review but I really am happy with this one I just got one of the other 2 that I was having a problem with they are not a UNIDEN the other brand is Venomous and they are still messed up after about 6 weeks at the factory service center
I've had my eBookman for 3 weeks now. I'm glad I didn't read the negative reviews here before I purchased or I would have missed out on a cool little eBook reader.Thanks to the MobiPocket reader software there's more and more content becoming available in compatible formats. Checkout Fictionwise. It's also easy enough to convert plain text or html files to the Mobipocket format.The display is quite good for daylight reading, the backlight is good enough to be useable for reading in total darkness, but not bright enough to be useful in dim room light.Before I got it, I was afraid the small screen size would be a problem, but it actually isn't.The battery life isn't great, especially when using the backlight, but I have a couple of pairs of NiMH batteries and frequently swap in a freshly charged set.I'm sure the next generation ebook devices will be better, but this is good enough for now.
this is awesome and i get it vwery quickly and safelygreat condition.but i cant plug every usb i have in at once for my computer to recognize it...wtf?
Bought this for a 300GB Seagate drive, and it works flawlessly. It powers the HD just fine, and handles any heat pretty well (I've had it on while rendering DVDs, which takes about 8 hours... I have a slow machine). The aluminum looks great, feels great, and I haven't had any problems for the past year under heavy video rendering use.Only minor thing is the LED is pretty bright, so you definitely know when the disk is powered up and being accessed.
Murphy's Law:You only need a stylus when there is no stylus around.Hedge your bets, order this if you have an M100 or M105, and life will be great.Really, they're not kidding when they call this a "must have." Insurance usually doesn't come this cheap..... :)
If you have quality glass, like the Canon L series, then you need quality filters. the B+W are made from ground optical glass, not a piece of plain glass like as you see in the tiffen and hoyas filters (even the expensive ones are still cheap grade glass). Only B+W and Heliopan put the time and $$ into making filters that are designed to be used with your quality lenses and not distort and reduce the optical quality of them. I have 2 MRC, 1 Kaesemann, and 1 "plain" or Normal one, and I love them. I have a Heliopan as well, and I prefer the B+W a little bit more as its a brass ring and not aluminum and thus does not bind up as easy, and thats important when you want to change filters quickly! If you use a cheap filter on a pro grade lens, you are wasting your money, on the lens and the filter as the filter just hurt your image quality, and thus you lowered the quality of your lens! In filters, like lenses, you get what you pay for!!!I shoot in all kinda of weather conditions, from sunny and warm, to windy and cold or snowy, and I have never had any major issues with any of my B+W filters acting up! I prefer the MRC or even the Kaesemann over the entry level one, but even their entry level one is ground glass, so you still get a great quality filter at that price point.
Build quality is about what you'd expect from a cheap aftermarket except the cables are hit or miss, mostly miss. I bought two, 1 was doa the other works.
I have read and re-read reviews for weeks and weeks trying to select a macro lens for my Canon XTi. I am a "hobby" camera buff who recently upgraded from the original digital Rebel, and have only used kit lenses in the past. To me, the kit lens was fine. This past Summer I started playing with Macro flower shots, and wanted more. Well, this lens came today and all I can say is WOW! The difference in clarity and sharpness is absolutely amazing, and was apparent from the first shot. To be sure, I did some test shots with both lenses, and the 60mm is a , pardon the pun, clear winner. Can't wait for Summer!!!
I've had several PMPs over the years, including an original Archos Jukebox, a Zune, a Nokia tablet, and various Apple products. My newest is the Archos 605 Wi-Fi.The 605 packs a tremendous amount of functionality in a relatively small package for a reasonable* price. Physically the unit is heavy, but comes with an integrated (and somewhat sharp) kickstand. The GUI is well laid-out, and is duplicated in a row of buttons on the right-hand side. These are understandably small, though have no backlighting. There is a sculpted curve across their face in an attempt to make them easy to differentiate by touch, but if you use this unit under low lighting conditions be prepared to hit the wrong button a few times. Oddly, the direction keys (arrow up, down etc.) are not arranged in a logical pattern; in future versions this might be best served with a small joystick or 4-axis touchpad. The touchscreen works well, though the unit had no provision for storing the stylus. A fingertip works also, but not the best choice if you want to avoid smearing the screen. The resolution is superb, and I've been able to play movie files of several different types without conversion hassles (but see note below).The only negative for me were the "plugins." The device is marketed as the 605 "Wi-Fi," but in order to utilize the built-in Opera browser, you need to purchase a $29.95 license to enable it. Additionally, to view .MPG files (unless you want to convert them beforehand) you need to buy the $19.95 cinema plug-in. So budget up front for these items if you want the functionality. Other oddities: the volume is on a bit of an odd curve; the sound ceases abruptly before the volume is all the way down, and the highest setting is not terribly loud. That might be good, however, if you're giving it as a gift to a child whose hearing you wish to protect.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I'd make a few changes to the next version, but this is a solid, reliable piece of gear with plenty of attractive features.
The best comment I can make about this Toshiba PCX2200 is that I ignore it, and it leaves me alone. If you had lived through a couple of years of our life of dealing with the lousy leased modem that our ISP provided, you'd be happy to be able to ignore a modem. This modem just works. We've had it on the job for about two months, and there has not been a single interruption of service. That is a 180 degree turn from our old online experience. The only improvement I would like to see is the addition of an on/off switch. It may not be needed, but there are times when I am doing computer maintenance, that I feel better if there is no connection to the Internet. With this unit I just unplug the cable since there is no switch.
I bought 2 of these antenna and they both improved both the FM and the AM reception in my home from no reception to getting good reception.
This product works as describes. However be careful where you plug in its AC adapter. I plugged it into my Linear Filtering AC sound conditioner and was perplexed that the PowerBlaster would not work on arrival since it was the identical model to that which it was replacing. So I looked at all the variables and realized that the only difference was the electricity supply source. As soon as I plugged its AC adapter directly into dirty wall power, this Powerblaster wagged its functional tail and my wonderful Universal MX-600 Remote went happily back into convenient action!
Very useful cable for running a pre-amp output to more than one amplifier or system. I use this cable to run DVD audio output to two separate end units, for recording and playing DVDs.
It's a flash drive that works as advertised. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again - although 1 GB is a bit small.
My camera was doing all sorts of crazy things.. like zooming when i am trying to take a picture.. So i ordered a replacement battery... hey, it works like it did when it was new....
While this product probably works quite well on a Windows system It did NOT work properly on my Mac running OS X 10.5.5.A reply from IOGEAR Tech Support said that it "will still work with MAC computers but with limited profiles supported." Unfortunately it was incompatible enough that some of the options were greyed out in the Bluetooth Preferences window.
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.
I had many problems with my Mobiblu 2G, so I emailed Mobiblu. Here's what they said. Notice how the most important question, which I put in ALL CAPS at the end of the email, was totally ignored! In parenthesis, I typed my rebuttal for each of their inadequate "answers".Hello,Thank you for contacting MobiBLU Support Team.Question 1. the display has a "missing line" near the bottom. I am assuming this a defect, and I just need to take it back and get another one.Answer: You can send it back to our manufacture and our technician will replace it.(I took it back to walmart instead, there were too many other problems with it, and I don't believe a customer should have to pay shipping and handling while waiting for a company to replace THEIR defective product. I took it back to walmart and got my money back)Question 2. currently you have no way for mac users to update the firmware. the downloadable firmware is for windows only, and those files cannot be opened on any mac. perhaps when bootcamp is finished, I will buy a windows os to solve this problem, but I hope I don't have to go that far to make the product compatible with macintosh.Answer: At this moment for firmware update, winxp is the one. Mac version will be release soon. (I'm sure they won't, read on.)Question 3. I have a few problems that occur when using it on any of my three macs, which may or may not be due to firmware:a) you can only copy a few files at a time onto the mobiblu volume, any more than that and nothing happens.Answer: if you create more than 50 folders or subfolders, it will not allow you to read more files songs. (I had only 3 folders, and used only normal mp3 files, without digital rights management, it didn't matter which)b) sometimes the files copy, but do not play. I erase these files and copy them again, and they play fine the second time.Answer: it should be the folder issue.(its not the folder issue)Answer for c and d below: firmware update. (oh, its the firmware! Which Mac users can't upgrade! obviously, its not a product that can be used with a mac at all as advertised on their website and everywhere else, it just gets corrupted! I just bought the product, and it had the latest firmware anyway!)c) sometimes files copy onto the mobiblu volume, but as soon as they show as being finished, they disappear. this happens to some files, but not all.d) some files will not copy at all.e) WHEN YOU EJECT THE VOLUME, IT ONLY DISAPPEARS MOMENTARILY, FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND OR LESS, AND THEN IT REAPPEARS ON THE DESKTOP. YOU CAN EJECT AGAIN AND AGAIN, BUT IT ALWAYS DOES THIS. I AM FORCED TO DISCONNECT WHILE IT IS A VISIBLE VOLUME, AND THEREFORE THE MOBIBLU IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CORRUPTION RISKS. THIS HAPPENS ON ANY OF THE MACS I OWN, A POWERBOOK, A NEW IMAC INTEL, AND A G4 REGULAR MAC CUBE.Have a Nice Day!!!(totally ignored the most important problem, it can't be used with a Mac at all.)
This will make a great for any child. I just got one so i will be giving it to my daughter on Christmas. She will be so happy. So, any parent who is interesting in any boombox for a child, forget about that one and buy him or her a special Disney boombox.
Short and Sweet:Pros:- WIFI (b)- probably the best feature of this PDA is its ability to connect to the internet wirelessly through WIFI. Some other PDA's offer the ability to connect solely through bluetooth, which is a VERY limiting option for connectivity. With WIFI you can connect to your home network, thousands of commercial hotspots or the many, many open access wireless spots around the nation. For example: many hotels now offer WIFI access and now you can easily surf the web or check your email through your PDA while you are travelling AND its much easier to travel with than a laptop if all you really use your laptop for is email. (I don't recommend using the PDA for extended web surfing since most webpages are not formated for PDA screens).-BLUETOOTH- but wait! there is a second option for you and that is bluetooth. Bluetooth is great for syncing with your laptop, computer, phone, etc. wirelessly. No more USB cables to sync your schedule and address book or even transfer files (although large files such as mp3's(music) should use WIFI or USB to transfer since Bluetooth is a bit slower, but it is easier to configure). You can also use Bluetooth in conjunction with your bluetooth phone to get your email where WIFI isn't available. Bluetooth is also amazingly valuable when you want to exchange information such as calendars, contacts (such as your own business card) or files with other bluetooth enabled PDA's.-KEYBOARD- I've had a PDA with the writing option and let me say, no matter how good you get (and it does take some practice), inputing text by graffiti is slower than typing with your thumbs. But still, the keyboard does need some time to get used to. My hands are average sized and I do find the keyboard very adequate for my hands.-Tech Specs- cleary this is a top of the line PDA as far as the specs (memory, CPU speed, screen size, resolution) are concerned. Do you really need a fast PDA? I don't know about this, since it isn't like you are going to be doing photoshop on it or anything... but it is nice to know that you have a blazing fast PDA. The screen is a gem, very large compared to palms and very clear.Cons:-OS- the operating system is of the Windows genre, which is nice because most of us are familiar with Windows... BUT the OS is not very user friendly to PocketPC novices. Be prepared for some headaches when using some of the functions if you have little experience with PocketPC's.-Size- really I expected the size to be bigger, but actually its quite small enough for me (and certainly not heavy). On the other hand it is a lot bigger than many other PDA's and might be a concern for you. I'd suggest taking a look at it in real life before buying it online just to be sure you can live with the larger size.-PRICE- This baby is expensive. If you just want to use your PDA for elementary tasks or you don't forsee yourself using the PDA daily or you just don't need all of the features... then certainly you can get by with a much cheaper PDA. If the PDA you are going to buy is going to be equivalent to your left arm, then by all means the price of this PDA is worth it.-CRADLE- this is the contraption where the PDA docks. I found the cradle connection where the PDA plugs into it to be a little iffy. The PDA really doesn't slide into place well and quite frankly it scares me that I will break something off when I insert the PDA a little crooked. On the plus side though, the cradle does have a nice second slot to charge an extra battery at the same time you charge the PDA,-BATTERY LIFE- Nice bright screen, fast processor, WIFI, BLUETOOTH= battery hog. In my experience if I use it just to get schedule appointments and check an occasional emai, the PDA will last me about 2-3 days. If I use it as an mp3 player and to surf the web, sync via bluetooth and compose long emails. The PDA will last a max of 2 days before I need to charge it again. Still, simple measures such as turning off WIFI and bluetooth when not in use will greatly extend battery usage. And really as long as you park the PDA into the cradle every night, battery life isn't an issue.-NO CAMERA- okay, this really isn't an issue with me, but I just want to put it out there for people that might not have noticed. Many PDA's (especially PDA's that cost over $200) offer low resoltion cameras as a fun gimmick and this might be the selling point for you. So take heed, you do not get a fun gimmicky camera with this PDA.Summary: Great PDA, but unless you are rich, it is a little pricey. I would definitely consider this if you are a business person or you need to keep connected constantly, but I would strongly suggest you look at other cheaper PDA's if this is not the case. Also great if you refuse to learn graffiti or you need to input text longer than a sentence or two.
After spending so many frustrating hours trying to get a different no-name brand USB-to-serial cable to work, I read the majority of positive reviews for this one and decided to pull the trigger on this one. I didn't want the other which had a detachable USB cable.After receiving it and plugging it into my Dell Latitude e4300 laptop with a Windows 7 x64 OS, it automatically downloaded drivers and I was able to console into my Cisco router.Total time from opening package to being functional: Less than 4 MINUTES!
Its not bad, not bad at all. for the price its great. can kinda be glitchy but no enough for it to bother me. if I ever need a hdmi cord again ill buy another one of these.
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.
These cords do just as great a job as their very expensive counterparts that can be upwards of $80.00. I am completely satisfied and have used them on all of our 1080 televisions. Whether is be bluray or cable, they display 1080 beautifully.
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.
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.
I was looking for a pair of small speakers that I could put on my desk at work and play my XM Satellite Radio through during the day. They didn't have to have enormous bass as they would be played at low volume most of the time. After reading some great reviews about these speakers - and the low cost didn't hurt - I went ahead and bought them.I was very surprised - these are some solid speakers. The frequency response, including the bass is amazing for their size, and they have a fair amount of heft to them, thanks to the large magnets used on the speakers inside them.They actually sound extremely good up to fairly high volumes. They are best used as close-field monitors (i.e. where they are reasonably close to you, like on a desk), as they do not have room-filling sound - but that's exactly what they're designed for.You can spend a lot more money, but you'll easily spend four or five times as much before you get better sounding speakers. Recommended!
I purchased the GPX DVD player in 2009, and it worked fine for about a year. About the time the warranty expired, it failed to read a disk or stopped repeatedly to read the disk - making it completely useless for watching on a TV. I have another DVD player (Panasonic), and it has worked perfectly for 3 years. By checking all disks on the Panasonic, I was able to confirm that it was the GPX player that had failed and not a problem with the disks.
The remote works exactly the way I need shutters to release. Now! I use remotes very often and note the clarity of shots every time!
After weighing the reviews both pro and con on this site and others I recently purchased a pair of these binoculars, primarily for use in birding. After using them for several months I must say that I am extremely pleased with them. The quality of the image is excellent,... bright, sharp and clear with no color fringing whatsoever. They're lighter and easier to hold than my old pair of 7x 50 Porro prism binoculars. The focusing control is very precise and, although it works in the opposite direction of my old pair, it didn't take me long to get used to it. The focus setting also stays in place very well. Even with the binoculars moving against my chest for some time they are still in focus when I bring them to my eyes again. I was also astonished to see how close I could focus with these binoculars. If I'm sitting in a chair I can just about focus on my knees. Amazing! This is a very important attribute when using the binoculars for general nature study. You can focus on small items such as flowers, leaves, etc., that you cannot reach because of obstructions, but that are too close to focus on with many other binoculars, including my old pair. The twist up eye cups are extremely convenient. I seem to have eyebrows that tend to smudge the ocular lenses of binoculars, but when I twist up the eye cups to their full extent I still have an excellent view while keeping my eyebrows off of the glass. The strap is reasonably sturdy and quite comfortable. The tethered lens caps on the objectives are convenient but the lens cap for the oculars is a bit insecure.I was able to buy these binoculars from Amazon at a very good price. After a $[...] rebate the price was only $[...]. I couldn't resist trying them at that price and I'm very happy that I did.The reason I started to look at these was because my granddaughter had asked my advice on the purchase of the pair of binoculars that she would use during a six-month field trip to a research station in the Amazon Rain Forest of Peru to study primates. After doing the research I suggested these to her and then decided to buy a pair for myself as well. She has just returned from the Rain Forest and told me that the binoculars were great. She used them constantly for the past six months 10 to 12 hours a day in sweltering conditions, often in a tropical deluge. She always had a good view and the binoculars never fogged, while other types used by some of the other researchers often did. This is a good indication of their durability even in adverse circumstances.Overall I would rate this model as an excellent choice for anyone seeking a pair of binoculars for nature study of any sort. Even without the rebate, which I think is no longer available, they offer a lot of value for the money.
I ordered this part and plugged into my computer and my printer. It does not work, I sent it back and amazon was great at taking real good care of getting another part out to me. I have the new one real QUICK !!! I plugged in the second new part and it doesnt work either. The complaint is that only one side works, So there is no advantage to this part, I can only run one thing at a time. I need to have my computer and my printer both plugged in at the same time. Dont Buy This Part. I really like Amazon, I dont like this part. IT DOESNT WORK. BUY ANOTHER BRAND.Steve.
Metallic protection for a precious T/X. It has all the appropriate holes for the TX. Convenient to connect the cords and card. Inside is rubberized for additional protection. Elegant looking. Look always new.
This is absolutely awesome! I've had the non region free model for almost 2 years now and this one for almost a year, they are both still working fine. Divx formats that wont even play on my computer will play on this just fine. It's awesome for slideshows, mpg's whatever. This unit ROCKS! Especially for the price!
After reading some of the reviews, you may have a bad impression of this Wireless Router. My experience is this is the best router I have had in years. This replaced an old Netgear router which kept locking up my internet connection. This WRT350N was probably the easiest thing I have ever installed on my home network. You simply plug it in, connect to the internet, put in a few credentials and you are up and running. I have not experienced a single lock up since I purchased this router for over 1 month. As for the Speed, definably faster than my older Linksys G.Next the ability to add a USB drive is awesome. No issue with that either. I plugged in a Seagate FreeAgent drive and the router saw it, and I was able to use it in minutes as well. I can FTP from my office PC to the router / storage and move large files quickly and virtually effortlessly. I love it!This really is the closest thing to Plug and Play I for a router I have seen in years. You plug it in and forget about it! Great Job Linksys!!
For the sound quality at the price point, you really can't beat these, particularly if you like a little extra bass cleanly delivered.Fold up into a fairly compact size and include a convenient and useful pouch.Yes, the pads on top of the headband can get uncomfortable (especially for me, Captain No-hair).The earpiece covers get loose after a while.They are not very effective at drowning out background noise, and I imagine they leak like a sieve, so not a good choice for subway riders/frequent fliers.
The product I received was just as described, was provided at a great price, and arrived sooner than the scheduled shipping date.
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.
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.
i've thrown data discs with both video and mp3 on it in CD-R andDVD-R format and it has not yet failed to play. backup DVD-Rcopies play perfectly well ( xvid codec used to encode quite abit of what i have plays fine ). my only complaint is that themenu is slightly clunky when dealing with data discs - you cannot,for instance, navigate the menu while an mp3 is playing to skipto another track .. you have to stop the currently playing songfirst .. other than that, a very slim, light unit that performsas advertised .. looks nice too!
I read the other negative reviews, and didn't believe them due to the positive reviews this product had received. What a mistake!I've had a Linksys WRT54G router and a Linksys WPC54G PCMCIA card for over a year now, and I'm very happy with both of them. Only problem is that I don't get a great signal in my basement. I thought that this antenna would help, but I couldn't have been more wrong. See this Network Stumbler graph (http://suspended.net/images/higain.png). My signal actually decreased when using the "High Gain" antennas compared to the factory antennas.I'm going to return this item and stick with the stock antennas and maybe build a reflector like this one: http://www.freeantennas.com/prod01.htm
I am a teacher, and needed a new sharpener after my manual one for my class room busted. I used this sharpener many times, and it did very well. It stopped sharpening right when it was perfect. I have a student, and whenever she sharpens her pencils, she pushes so hard, it jams the sharpener. She keeps it in a jammed position for periods of time. It seems as if she finds the sound of the motor struggling entertaining. She many times made it overheat. She recently burned the motor out, I am not sure what happend to the thermal protection. This is truly a great sharpener, although I can't tell you how long it will last, so I will only give it 4 stars
Excellent price and showed up right on time. We were going to just get rid of the camera with the failing battery until we saw the price!
I really like these Kodak Li-Ion Rechargeable batteries. I have purchased 2 of them and I only had to charge them when I got them in the mail. That was over a month ago. I feel that the batteries hold a very good charge, not like the AA rechargeable batteries. Very pleased!
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.)
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.
I bought this product and I am pleased with it. It sounds good, has great features, and was a decent price.
The Linksys WET54G Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge was easy to set up and worked with all my existing wireless equipment flawlessly. The comprehensive setup options for the router made customizing access and and connections fluid and boasts a easy to use CD wizard that will get even the beginner up and running in less than a half an hour. Over all it is a fantastic product and performs seamlessly.
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.
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.
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).
For the price I got this for, it is a good buy. I have a Mio C220, my cousin has a Mio C230, and this came very close to either of those, in terms of maps and POI.
The cables are of very good quality and are excellent value over standard Apple OEM cables. I am very pleased with the three cables I received.
We bought this because we wanted to be able to put our old records onto CDs and it does this very well. We were very pleased with the sound from the speakers and have this unit sitting in our living room. We listen to the LPs with our friends all the time. Being able to listen to our Lps from the 60's and 70's is fantastic. The Crosley CR248 Songwriter is easy to use and looks good. You may find yourself playing your LPs more than recording them, as this gives you the pure enjoyment of the original sounds.
These HDMI cables worked perfectly to connect my HDTV to other components, I couldn't be happier with them. I have another far more expensive HDMI cable that does not work any better than these!
Why spend a ton of money when a cheap $2 cable does the same thing? You can't wrong with this product at all. It runs at 1080p and 1080i with no problems.
Before purchasing this "baby" Qosmio I was online for 6 or 7 months looking to purchase my first laptop. I had basically determined that a Toshiba Qosmio was what I wanted,but the AV660 which was a big buck machine and way beyond my needs or capabilities seemed to be out of reach although I persisted trying to find a deal on ebay and other sites. After exhausting myself with ebay frauds, and used machines I was ready to move on a mid level tho quality machine in the Toshiba and HP line and found a suitable sub Toshiba unit, but then Toshiba released the "baby" and I immediately made the purchase! Being an audiophile the sound system was my #1 consideration with the gigs a close secondary. This line incorporates the latest Intel "Santa Rosa" platform and being an informed tho novice pooter user and taking all into consideration put in the order on Amazon. Now, realistically, a well informed and long term pooter user would take lightly anything a first time laptop buyer would recommend and that is quite understandable. But I can tell anyone who likes decent sound without add ons and a rip snorting processor, specs aside, check the Toshiba F45 "baby" Qosmio series out before you lay down your green and get back to me. I'm a bang for the buck kind of guy and this baby is my "Buckbanger".
I purchased this item since old time radio {CH 164} on XM is not available on line. It works very well for the purpose of listening to voice or music. with adjustmens of bass and voume sound is very nice for use as an alternate listening device to a stereo reciever. Do not expect room filling thundering sound but it is very good audio. More like a high end table radio. easy to use. attractive . This review applies only to the DELPHI xmtogo model reciever hook up. It will work with Pioneer or Tao model as well.
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.
If you are planning on having a flash drive on a keychain that get's tossed around all the time, then this product is for you. Compared to the plastic ones I have had in the past, this is much more sturdy. It looks great too. I am very happy with the build quality.
I wish I had received this camera but I did not. Therefore, I can't review it. My review is my disappointment with the the service from this vendor.
I bought this camera because of its size. It is a great camera to lug around. However the telephoto/wideangle button is clumsy at best. The one second hesitation on the playback mode is very distracting and annoying. I do not think the quality of the recording is as good as my old dcr-9.
They are less than a buck.....how can you go wrong? I grabbed 4 they all work great. I was nervous about having the right cable after shelling out for a nice T.V......but if you search the net, there are plenty of reputable engineers who will tell you that buying expensive cables is a total waste of money.
It took a long time for this to ship, but given that it was 5 feet long, I understood. I find it works well and has great range and I really like that it comes apart and stores well behind my truck seat. I cannot compare it to other antennas, as it is my first, but it skipped well, and also did well on the highway, so what more could you ask. I can hardly wait to try it on my new SSB set and see how it goes. Recommend you get the magnetic base as well. Perfect combination for occasional use.
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 HDMI cable works great. Love that it is so inexpensive...why buy something that costs more! Been using it for over a month and have not had any issues so far.
The product is everything I expected and I am pleased with it. However, it was not properly packaged and the plastic dust cover was broken when it was received. It still works and since I live 50 miles from the nearest town and have no mail service, I go into town about twice a month, and returning the item would have resulted in my waiting about another month for a replacemnt. So I decided to live with the broken cover since all the features are working.
The cable arrived quickly and was packaged well. Cable appears sturdy and high quality. Has connected my desktop to my bigscreen for a few weeks now and absolutely no problems. Will buy again.
Good size for home office, east to use. Only wish copy function was from a flat screen instead of having to feed the document to copy via feeding rack. Limits items that cannot fit through feeder to be copies (ie: reference books, items smaller than 8 1/2 X 11). Other than that it is a great product at a great price.
This is a great product for portable DVD players. Installs between the two driver's seats in seconds to allow visibility from the backseat. Super easy, great product!
I have a toshiba satellite m105 model and it works great ... i only wish there was another slot so i could run another one dual channeled ... but ram works great and really sped up my laptop
I've been using the 2 port Belkin for about 6 months at work, it never switches between the two systems properly. We have several where I work, and we constantly have to switch back and forth to get this to pick up the mouse correctly, or reset the keyboard properly.I also use TRENDMicro KVM's which I've never had issues with.Save some frustration and money, buy a better product.
it sucks because the tape keeps changing from side to side so you cant listen to your music!! it makes a weird noise when it has to change sides and it stops playing the music every 5 seconds!!
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.
I purchased this cable for my sony upconverting dvd and my lg lcd. i was very impressed with the quality. very good and for a very good price too. i say pick up a few!!
Very Spacious so it can carry a lot of stuff. Lots of pockets for all the necessities for your computer, Ipod, & what ever else you like to carry with you!Highly Recommend!
We've been using several of these for years now providing VPN access to our remote (low volume) sites. The CLI interface is very similar to Cisco's, and they've got great support from AdTran, as well as sample documentation on their website.My only complaint on the 3120's is that they don't have a console port for administration - you have to use SSH/telnet or the web interface. Otherwise, they're perfect for our needs.
I bought a pair of these in April 2003 and they've been in continuous use ever since. I just disconnected them today as I've gone completely wireless. They have always "just worked" - I've never had the problems the previous poster mentioned (about broadband). The machine on the remote end was able to get an IP address via DHCP (sent from a WRT54G) without issues. Note that you can't plug in a hub or switch to this and expect to have multiple network connections on the remote end (at least, I was never able to). At varying times I've had (individual) computers, tivos and slingboxes hooked up, though, and they all worked fine.
I purchased this on MONDAY, MARCH 27 and installed & registered it on FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006. I noticed that it worked flawlessly as a CDROM unit but was a little buggy when it came to playing DVD's. I run WINDOWS XP with 512 MB of RAM which should be more than enough for smooth operation of this unit. I learned that the DVD software [written by a 3rd party called CYBERLINK] was not written for WINDOWS XP. There is a 31465 KB patch called [PowerDVD6_patch_2003e2] available from CYBERLINK [after you register with them] that rectifies this condition! I would have rated this SONY product as a 5 if it hadn't been for the software glitsch. I've been buying SONY products for over 30 years because of their built in quality and unparalleled customer service.
The audiotron is a great little box, but the technology has passed it by. If you try to use it with a Windows 2003 Server, with active directory, you will encounter no end of grief.Googling the problem, you will find several suggestions on how to fix this, including hacking your security settings in the group policy.However, in some cases none of the suggestions work. Turtle Beach is of NO HELP WHATSOEVER - they justify this by saying they never claimed to support the Windows Server 2003 environment, so you are on your own. They show no indication that this may be fixed in forthcoming updates.My advice - if you have a full Active Directory on Win3K Server - steer clear of this product, there are better ways to hear your music.
I just bought this scanner after reading many helpful reviews here on Amazon. Thanks to these people, I knew what to expect and how to overcome some of the minor shortcomings of this product. This is my first scanner and I've had one weekend of satisfying experience with it. It's true that the software that comes with this scanner could be better. You should visit the Epson web site and download the update for the latest TWAIN driver and EPSON SMART PANEL software. If you don't get the SMART PANEL update, the copy function apparently only works with Epson printers. After downloading and installing this update, the scanner worked fine with my Canon BJC-600e printer. The TWAIN driver is a very good piece of work. The SMART PANEL and other bonus software is OK, not great. The OCR software is mediocre. If you need this function much, plan on investing in other software. The Presto OCR seemed to work better than TextBridge, but I haven't used either much. I was disappointed that there seems to be no way of manually adding an application (like WordPerfect) to the OCR if it doesn't detect your application automatically. (The 'scan to application' function has this capability.) Still, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I don't expect to use OCR much. I had a hard time deciding between this scanner and a Canon (which seems to have better software), but I decided to go with the apparently better hardware quality of this scanner. (Software can be updated. Hardware can only be returned if defective.) I had no trouble setting it up (aside from the inconvenience of having to download software updates). The instructions are clear. (Take the time to read them through first.) The quality of the scans are very good.
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...
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.
can you use this to listen to your ipod? if not where can i find something like that? can you even play your ipod through a cigarette lighter in the car because thats all i have. help.
First problem is that you have to have the switch on the mike set to the same thing as the switch on the radio. They must both be on VOX, or both on PTT. If you mix that up, it wont work and you will be very confused. I first thought the mike switch was an override, but its not. Perhaps that is my fault.The second problem is that one of them was broken out of the box. The mic did not work. If the mic had worked, I would probably have figured out problem #1 much faster.The third problem is that the mic does not capture the sound well. People can not hear me clear at all. I have to hold it close to my mouth and yell. That worked since I was on a mountain. However, its undesirable. I do not recommend this.
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.)
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!!!
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.
This is a good flash but it does not work with digital cameras using E-TTL. Make sure you recognize that!!
This is the best deal for your money. Comfort for hours and hours of use. I've read some people that this earphones tend to leak noise or become listened but actually I've tested for a pair of times, and once the earphones are worn, it hardly can hear what you're listening. Also the sound and bass is high quality and you might enjoy for a while this JVC-RX500 for so long.UPDATE.Sometimes when you use this for hours, tend to harm your ears, probably for the pressure of the earphones. Still wonderful sound quality.
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.
i had recently upgraded to a larger lappy and could not find a decent bag that it would fit in. not only does my 17" inch Toshiba fit nicely inside?,it actually leaves room to spare and there is a nice Velcro strap to secure it within the padded designated slot. also has a huge amount of compartments and pockets in pockets. very functional and comfortable as well...
I'm not fussy when it comes to tape adapters, if the sound is decent and it lasts me a few months of heavy use I'm happy. Amazon delivered this product on a Saturday and it worked great... until Sunday. Less than a day of use and then all of a sudden the audio became crackly and missing channels. The wiring is obviously faulty. Considering I didn't have any time to damage it with wear and tear, I'm pretty disappointed.
This bag is huge and can hold three of my very large textbooks and my laptop, without me worrying that my laptop will get damaged, because all the stuff in my bag is pushing against the laptop because the bag is too small. i like the numerous compartments and the padded back it is pretty comfortable. In my opinion this backpack is the best you can get, if you need a lot of space and carry a laptop with you everywhere you go. I have only owned it a short period of time, but it does not look as if it would fall apart. The only flaw I give it is there is not a lot of padding on the bottom of the bag. I still feel it would adequately protect my laptop while traveling though. So that is the only reason I gave it four stars. Again I must emphasize this bag is huge and I feel it is well worth the price.
Recorder picks up voices clearly, and you can hear some background noise. But overall it does a very good job. Very easy to operate.
Some reviewers stated they had a problem with the briefcase staying open. I did not have that experience. I do believe the manufacturer would enhance the product if the foam padding were removed. The size suits me as it is the same size of another prior briefcase I had. I cannot speak to the carry strap as I have not and will not use it. There is still plenty of room in the middle section with the padding but I do not think it is needed and I do not intend to carry a laptop in the briefcase except occassionally. I like the combination lock as I carry sensitive material and sometimes need to leave the case in an office or witness room and the combination lock serves the purpose of keeping the contents from prying eyes without having to carry another key. This makes about the eighth briefcase I have carried and so far I like this one better than any of the rest and some of which were considerably more expensive. This is a good case without having to expend $500.
this lens is nice to have. Very convenient for caring around. It works perfect on my Canon BerelT4i. Great product.
1) When you first open these cans play pink noise through them for 2-6hours to burn in the drivers nicely.2) Remove the ear cushions and speaker foam pads (its every easy). Rub the speaker cover/pad with your hands. Work them in till they feel much softer.3)Replace pads back in the headphones.This allows the trebled to pass through the foam much clearer and speeds up general burn in for these cans.The sound is very muddy when you get them, but after proper burn in they sound very, very, very smooth!!!!So, heres the Good: Great natural sounding, very clean and seriously smooth sonic characteristics. Comfort is what you would expect from a remake of the most popular studio cans. Very, very comfortable!!.Bad: Cable feels a little cheap, but it is replaceable. Requires more than average burn in. Requires a headphone AMP for proper volumes.Ugly: Nothing ugly for these cans!!!Probably the BEST headphones for Sub $100. Tested against Shure SRH 440, BoseAE2 (comfort test only lol), Audio Technica M30's.
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.
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
I have come to hate dealing with anything having to do with connecting the Palm to my PC. Rarely does anything work, at least without a considerate effort, or without making another purchase. The cradle wouldn't work without buying a connect kit; the Palm folding keyboard wouldn't work without loading yet more software. This connect kit was suppose to load and enable me to use the USB port. Typically, it doesn't launch as described. I suppose when I call tech suppost (if they answer), I will need to buy something else or load more software to make the USB adapter work! My rating of Palm has gone from 'good' to &quot;I'd buy something else if I had it to do over again.&quot;
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.
These were so cheap, I assumed there had to be a problem.. so just in case, I purchased two.Both worked perfectly fine. Neither have any issues with 1080p or DD:EX 6.1 from my PS3. Also works very well with my laptop.These cables come in a secure package and even have plastic caps on the ends of the cables to prevent anything from interfering with the ends of the cable.Highly recommended. Don't blow money on anything else.
I've been using this mouse for the past 2.5 years. I mainly use the scroll wheel and the two side buttons - the others are placed awkwardly.The scroll wheel is great. You can switch it on fast scroll and it makes no sound and revolves freely. You can scroll through tens of pages if a couple of seconds with a flick of your finger. However, browsers such as Firefox (and others) allow you to load pages in a new tab by clicking with the wheel. I think it's this that destroyed the wheel because at about 6 months old the wheel was not rotating freely anymore. Logitech have to fix this issue.I must say that I feel the shape of the mouse to be a bit uncomfortable. I'm standard size but because the mouse is so curved in comparison to it's length (I presume that's the reason), the bone that's on the intersection of the wrist with the palm (on the outside of the palm, opposite the thumb) usually hurts after some time using the mouse because it's being pressed against the table. I think they need to make the mouse longer and less sloped at the back.Currently, my mouse is not working. It's in perfect condition but for some reason the battery constantly shows it's empty (even with a brand new battery). Furthermore, the mouse constantly switches on and off. I think for the money, this mouse should work for at least 5 years. I think it's still under warranty but I don't think I have the receipt and time to deal with this.Anyway, worst problem for me was that the scroll wheel broke so quickly.
Pros:- super compact design, can set it difference lengths and it fairly long at full extension.- quality is fine, hasn't caused any problems so farCons:- when retracting, the chord sometimes does not cooperate, i found that if you extend the chord completely, you are able to move the actual winder to re-position to make it even.
I put 4 stars because I am having a hard time to understand the fax setup but actually it should be 4 1/2 because I love this thing. I am not good when it comes to directions.reading them is out of the ? and I have this thing working all the time. GREAT MACHINE and I NEVER comment on anything expecially computer related.......
This is an excellent turntable for converting your LP's to CD's. We get NO hum or buzz as the ground is built in to the RCA to Mini Stereo Plug Adapter that comes with it (Plugs into your soundcard Line IN). It is 100% automatic, which is great. You can make it do everything just by pressing different buttons on the front. Nice easy/soft close dust cover. Does not include software, but you can get it off the internet. It is free. Do a google search for 'download audacity software'. Also, Nero (full version) has an LP to CD Wizard built in (versions 7 or 8). Phono needle is included & comes installed. No need to pay more for a turntable that you are going to use just to convert all your LP's one time. Nice that the built in amplifier can be turned off or on in case you want to plug it into a stereo system with its own pre-amp. Best of both worlds. Very happy with this one!!!
This wireless adapter is a wonderful little device. All you have to do is plug it into a USB port, pop the cd into the drive and away you go... wireless and connected!!! I was pleasently surprised because I was not using a router of the same brand and everything worked anyway.Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB Adapter
i like this camera very much is easy to use and gets good results
I have never used this particular product before but since it is panasonic it is almost garunteed to be goodthank you
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 bought this item for my friend in order to charge her iPod Phot anytime.
This mouse is extremely portable and it fits perfectly into one of the pouches in my laptop backpack. The mouse is very light and pretty comfortable to use even for a big guy like me. I especially like that you can plug the mouse into the usb adaptor if you run out of battery. I own a Macbook and the usb is on the left side and I hold the mouse with my hand, so there is just enough room to move the mouse around freely. It's rather easy to unwind the usb cord which hides inside the mouse, but sometimes it took me a few tries before I can wind it up so the case would fit back onto the mouse. Like someone else said, it takes about 6 minutes for the mouse to turn off when it's idle, but it turns right off when you plug the adaptor back into the mouse. The adaptor is also rather large, it's about 2 inches. Lastly, I've own the mouse for a few months now, and the battery life is only about 3-4 months on daily use.
Easily worth the money. I am never planning on letting a truck run over my weapon case, but I could if I wanted to. Easily room for an AR, shotgun, and a pistol. Foam is a solid and would have been easy to cut with a long razor blade, I made do with small ones.
I had originally purchased the AKG K171s but after trying them for a couple of hours I ended up sending them back to Amazon as they were not comfortable on my ears. I am glad I did make the switch, even thou the 271s are a good bit bigger then the 171s they don't weight that much more. The sound quality is just as good if not better and with the bigger ear cups they are a lot more comfortable on my big head.The 271s do take a bit more power get good volume out of them then my Sennheiser HD215s. So when I first hooked them up to the computer to test I thought they were not working. Then I remembered that even with the 171s I had to increase the system volume about 10-15% to get normal sound levels out of them. But, it is not like you need a headphone amp for them the iPod drives them just fine. The only thing I don't like about them that they come with a 3m straight cord. Now this would be fine if I was planing to hook them up to a home stereo system, but for portable use that much cord flapping is not a good thing. It's ok thou the 271s cord is completely replaceable. The other feature of the 271's is that they turn off when not in use. The 271s are marketed to recording studios where you would not want unintended sound to leak back into the equipment but for what I intend to use them for it's not really necessary.
I purchased with stand to use with my 16GB Toshiba Thrive TabletToshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch 16 GB Android Tablet AT105-T1016From the description and reviews I thought it was a sure bet. The description clearly says Toshiba and they only have one tablet. This product description should be changed to reflect the fact it is not compatible with the Toshiba Thrive product line. Well only thing is that the pre fabricated slots for width of tablet is notcompatible with Toshiba Thrive. The Thrive is too thick to sit in the grooves on the stand and continually falls out and remains very unstable.Not too upset because stand was cheap, but I really have no use for it. Guess I will give it to one of my friends who has an IPAD.Still happy I bought the Thrive b/c really enjoy the access of full size USB and SD Card slots but starting to realize how much thicker it is than all the other tablets.
This reader works perfectly with my home-built desktop (running Win98 SE) and my Compaq laptop (running WinME). I downloaded the latest drivers from the Viking web page, and I believe these made the difference in the ease of installation.
If you could fortunately buy RICOHJPN ID ones, it is the best.But if you unfortunately got CMC MAG-F01-00 labels, you will also got many bad coasters. Good luck.You can search DVDidentifier to check what your DVD IDs are.DON'T BE FOOLED. Check beore you buy!! RICOHJPN THE BEST!!
I am the IT (internal help desk) at work. I LOVE this phone. I hang it around my neck (lady, no belt to hang it on) and never miss a call. I'm frequently as someone else's desk working on their computer, so this is a perfect solution for me. Indepensible when calling tech support! I also have one at home and love it. Audio is better than my regular phone at work or home, but I use the headset. I also found the earpiece uncomforable and tough to get on in a hurry. It's still the best phone available! No one I call on it realizes I'm on a headset, while my former at home phone it was obvious, and I often had to switch off my headset to the handheld for quality audio. BUY IT!
I see that some viewer have rated this laptop very low, with right reason. Sony obviously did not fully test this and see that 2 gig is/should be the minimum for running VISTA. For those that have already purchased this computer. The best thing you can do is downgrade to Windows XP, which is'nt bad. All the kinks have been worked out of the OS and it runs great with pretty much any hardware you hook up to it, even though this is a portable. If you don't want to change to OS, you could upgrade the memory if possible to the 2 gig minimum. Personally I don't know anyone that has adopted using Vista less having it already installed on the laptop or computer they just bought recently. Only a few manufacturers offer XP as an os change, ex Dell.
I've had this DVD drive for about a month now and used it on several occasions without a hitch. It's quiet, and it works fine. I recommend it.
I also ordered this item but received the 512MB version rather than the 1GB version. My order was directly from Amazon. I returned it and promptly received a replacement - again 512MB not 1GB. So I sent that back, although to this point I have not received a replacement, a refund, or an explanation. I see that Amazon no longer stocks this item, as it is being sold through other vendors. I suspect that the inventory number was wrong at Amazon or something like that and they did not actually have this item in stock. Whatever.
Product worked as expected. I needed the 2GB class 2 SD card for a trail camera that cannot use the new SD cards. These worked great.
This cap is a exact replacement to the cap I lost. It fits the same, looks the same, and feels the same. Not sure how I could rate this below a 5star lol. Even shipment was fast!
I would recommend this transcriber to others. I originally bought this machine in 2003 for under $100. I have used it for over 5 years doing moderate transcription 5 days a week and it's worked great. Within the past 6 months it started to wear out ... the counter died first followed by the headset and foot pedal holes getting stripped, so I have to twist the cords to keep them in place, however for under $20 a year I really can't complain. Now it's under $80. I just bought another one.
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I needed a way to pigtail out from my Netgear WNDR 4500 with a line connection that I could connect and disconnect easily, because my wife has electrical, component, computer, technological gear cord-aversion. But there are times when I insist on direct connect to my router, even though it has great encription. Used this with a 6" M/M "extension" cat5 ethernet cord as our router sits on a small shelf in a 1' jog corner of the living room, about 5' high with its cords concealed via a wood corner cover I used as an "surface mounted conduit". As such, all of the "permanent" cords/cables connected to it allow very little "play" to rotate the router around. Got both the 6" extension along with this RJ45 Strait Coupler for less than a coupler alone at the local R-Shack. I figured that I could find a single ethernet cable with a male and a female end for a reasonable price, but after a fairly thorough search, nada. So, I went "two piece" and it works perfectly for what I need! And most importantly the wife is good with it!!!
This camera appears to NOT have a real manufacturer and is only a branded item from Orange Micro - whoever that is. When you try to find a driver for this item you can't find it. Instead you get directed to endless ads and sites that want you to buy something. In addition the resolution is not that great and the camera puts a nice yellow band right in the middle of the screen from top to bottom for those trying to see you such as in a video call. I would not buy this again.
Excellent travel lens. Pictures are sharp with excellent color rendition. Good value for the buck.
Fits perfectly for Samsung phone (which only takes 2GB max). Loads fast and transfers easily from PC to phone. The adapters are good.
I got it super fast, the disk works great, perfect condition and for the price... ohh my! I recommend this product!10000%
I bought a 2008 CX9 and the aux hookup in the console was not connected. (came from factory that way) It was going to cost me $160 to have the dealer switch the sirus radio plug out with the aux plug to use it. BAD DESIGN MAZDA!!! But for $30 I'm up and working fine.I think Mazda has fixed this issue in their newer models. Sure would be nice to mabe recall and fix this for the rest of us.
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!
Best price on Amazon and the best price on shipping and was received FAST!!!!
The Palm Tungsten E2 will fit in this hardcase, although it is about a quarter inch short on the bottom. Other than that, it is a perfect fit and all the cutouts are accurate. The only knock on this product is that since it came from a third party, it took an additional 10 days longer than normal for an Amazon delivery.
I purchased this adapter for a third computer in our home. Very easy install and very easy to use!
Cheap, simple, effective...what more could you ask out of an HDMI cable. I've been using 4 or 5 of these for well over 2 years now with absolutely nothing bad to say. I recommend them to anyone who is sick of paying top dollar at the big box stores.
This item works great and is an inexpensive way to lengthen network cables. We use it to run a network link from one Xbox to another Xbox to systemlink for multiplayer games. It also works to run ethernet cable from a router or modem to a PC thats not wireless.
I ordered this because I needed one for internet...It is perfect and I really appreciate it...The service was great and it came in really good time....I sure recommend these people!! Thank you!
The instructions were a little hard to follow. The product works fine.
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.
this cable worked great for two weeks, but after that it stopped playing the audio, i can now only see the video but i've got no audio. Now, i've got a monster HDMI, which works GREAT. I dont know maybe it was just this one cable that didnt work out, but I was pretty disappointed even though it was only like $10 with shipping & all.
Olympus VN-8100PC Digital Voice Recorder 142600 (Silver and Black)Started taking guitar lessons and realized I needed to record my sessions. I would recommend this unit for any student or teacher to use for lessons. In fact the teacher should own a recorder and ask their students to bring a SD card if they want their session recorded. This unit does not have an SD card. The 2 MB build in memory does the trick for now.Price Point: I did not want to over spend yet I wanted an entry level recorder that would do the job. You can spend from $30 up to $300 on recorders. I found a deal on this one for $45.00 The normally list for $99.00Ease of Use: Very good. Start, stop, playback, and, downloading to PC real easy. I set up a folder on my pc to play along with my lessons.Microphone: The built in mike is ok for recording. If you purchased a separate mike this would be sure to make a difference. My next step.Speaker Quality: Not so good. However, I found listening with earphones or my iPad does the trick. The sound quality is there its just not with the built in speakers.Portability: Great. Comes with a nice pouch, similar to an iPod. Battery life appears to be good.Target User: For students who have yet to be discovered this recorder is a real winner. This unit would also work just fine for the classroom and conferences. You need to keep it still when recording. The unit looks to be well built.
As reported by Chris H from Bryan/College Station, TX on 4/12/2009, the unit produced a lot of static as delivered. I made his suggested fix, separating the blue antenna wire from the bundle going to the MP3 player. This helped a lot but there was still occasional static. I enhanced the fix by coupling a longer wire, the same length as the FM antenna on my car, to the Belkin antenna wire. I just laid the end of the new wire along the short Belkin antenna wire and wrapped a bit of clear tape around the two for the length of the blue Belkin wire. At FM transmitter frequencies they couple by capacitance very effectively. It works very well with these fixes. I really like its feature of turning on and off automatically with the music source - prevents battery drain.
I purchased a set of these and a set of the POLK MM571 model and the mid bass in the db571 is far better than the MM571 version. The MMs are brighter but the db version is bright enough, especially if you have an EQ connected as I do. It looks like I wasted $170 bucks as I will now replace perfectly good new speakers for a set of db but I am going for the DB5251 or the db6501 for even more mid bass then the db571 I hope. This is not an AMP issue, I originally had a DUAL XPE4700 tuned and connected but am returning it because of the distortion rate so early in the high volume range. I am now driving these speaker sets via a tuned POLK PA4400 and the result is the same as far as mid bass with the MM versions.
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!
Received promptly and item was packaged well. Great to do business with. Thank you.
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.
I got this because my old computer had blown up and i lost all my files on it. I couldnt install the old drive into my new dell because my dell uses sata and my old drive was ide. The drive (120gb) had mostly movies and mp3's on it. I installed it into this suprisingly well built unit and plugged it into my new dell. It works fast, like the drive were installed into the computer almost. If you have a similar situation it really does make life easy, not to mention i can use it as a flash drive for large amounts of files from my laptop to my desktop.the only things i noted that were maybe annoying were these: it would vibrate when under full read/write, and it gets hot if you are using the drive to run music or movies off of it. It never got hot enough to feel dangerous or detrimental to the unit, but it did get quite hot with the 10,000 rpm drive in there.... (very little airflow if any for the drive)
This item worked as advertised and excellent customer service. I would do business again in the future with this vendor.
The code didn't work at all, always was rejected by xbox live.The code didn't work at all, always was rejected by xbox live.
I recently purchased the G600 printer dock and haven't even gotten to try it out yet--the print cartridge that came with it didn't work. I ordered another and inserted it and it still doesn't work. It constantly tells me the cartridge is empty and needs replaced. Lots of time and money involved in this mess---stick with HP!!
I bought this after my local monopolistic cable company (also known as MediaCON) started charging a $5 per month modem rental fee.
i bought these speakers a couple of months ago but i don't know why i didn't chose to return them immediately. they don't fit my needs of a dorm room - the subwoofer is way too small (and it buzzes as another person also commented) and there is NO headphone outlet (meaning private listening is out of the question). the sound has been pretty clear up until tonite, when they totally failed on me. now it sounds like i'm listening out of two tin cans...but...there's a one year warranty on these. i'm definitely returning them to monsoon and crossing my fingers that this set was just a manufacturing defect. check out altec lansing speakers - they may not look as cool with the flat satellites, but i've never heard of them giving any one of my friends problems.
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.
There is definately something wrong here. The price of 83.08 has got to be wrong. They also have a twin pack of the PG-40 for 34.98. This price is more than the printers it goes in.
I love this remote! It's just the right size for comfortable use, and the button placement is ideal. It has a huge range of remotes that it can be programmed to use by code, and the learning feature makes it completely universal. For example, I now have two VCRs and no cable box, so I used the learning feature to program the commands for the second VCR on the cable slot of the remote. It works like a charm.For a simple universal learning remote, you can't go wrong here. Just don't lose the booklet that comes with it, as Zenith does not have an online manual for this one.
I was given this camera as a gift for Christmas 2004. 2 weeks later, I had to send it into HP and have it replaced because it wouldn't turn on.I'm on camera number two. I have taken over 3,000 photos since I got the camera, and that was all within the first 2 months. It was great until then, and then it stopped working. I never had a problem with the batteries until April of 2005. Ever since then, the camera will turn on, take 3 pictures, and then I have to charge the batteries.Sometimes my camera decides to turn itself off suddenly with no warning. Othertimes, the LCD will turn bright pink, and it will shut down. No explaination. No warning.The folks at HP have been of zero help. I got this camera free and it's not worth it.
Well done product overall, with great accessories and software. Unfortunately, it was not compatible with my MacBook (2007 edition) or with a Samsung LCD screen (SyncMaster 152T). On both screens, the collor correction resulted in a reddish/pinkish screen. Even turning the huey sideways during the calibration process (recommended on some web sites) did not fix this problem. It appears that the anti-glare coating on both screens creates problems for huey's color detection. I returned the product to Amazon and received a refund without any hassels.
I've been without a turntable for a couple decades and finally purchased this item last week. I had planned to buy a slightly higher priced one from another company, but this one offered free shipping; so I decided I couldn't go wrong with Sony and I ordered it. I'm listening to one of my 1965 albums now and it sounds great. I really appreciate the super-fast service I got, too.
I am having trouble saying anything nice about it. Its bulking weights 5-10 times most flash MP3 players. The controls are touchy. It is very easy to restart your clik-disks. The clik-disks are cheap compared to Flash but CD-Rs are cheaper and last longer. The RIOvolt and Samsung's MP3 CD-R players have out done it. If you want light weight and compact look at some of the smaller lighter flash units. If you want a large selection on songs, RIOvolt is better.
The filter looks and feels good, except when I got mine. The locking ring wasn't tightened down all the way. I was lightly wiping the lens and I heard a slight ripping/tearing sound and the glass lens can rattle inside the the frame. At first I thought it was glued down and I had ripped the glue off. I took a closer look and saw that you can tighten down the locking ring by using a small flathead and turning the ring with one of the 2 notches along the ring. After that, it was sturdy and no more problems.The outside of the ring is threaded to allow use of multiple filters or lens.
I have these speakers attached to my tv and the sound quality is simply awesome. Don't let the price fool you, they perform just as well if not better then most brands I have listen to in a higher price range. They also have these at Sams Club at a good price.
I bought this to go with a new ASUS monitor. It works just fine.Don't waste your money on those super high def, gold plated, superextraawesome cables that they try to sell you at the big box stores. A $5 HDMI cable works as well as a $50 one.
I've gotten some good shots from this camera. Good pictures take two things. A good camera and a knowledgeable person behind the camera. But first things first right? :)
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!
I have had these earphones for over a month now and I have enjoyed the sound over my previous pair. But today came the test when I went for a run in a 20 mph headwind. Other runners earphones were blowing out of their ears, really. Mine were fine, they did not budge. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that the cord is a little long. But better too long than too short. I just wind the cord up a little.
I've had mine for over five years...maybe 10...and I enjoy it every day. Easy to switch between FM, MW and SW and easy to tune. Sound quality deteriorated after several years and I replaced the speaker with a more modern mylar cone with a bigger magnet--much improved. When I travel, I throw a long wire out the window and listen to SW. The Sleep mode is great--fall asleep listening to the world. Now I'm moving from US to Singapore and look forward to DX listening there on my ATS-909.
I got this MS keyboard/mouse package because I recently upgraded to a new pc that has Vista and was unable to use my old MS Desktop Elite Pro keyboard and mouse, which I really liked. Currently, I am running a Dell Intel Duo Core 2 processor and Vista Home Premium. I have had no problems with the hardware or the software. Install was easy.***Important***Some of the prior reviews state that there is a problem with the drivers and they couldn't get it to work properly, which may have been the case at that time. Microsoft has since released a bluetooth update that apparently correct those issues. If you buy this they have put an insert into the package that explains the driver update and provides the web address to download it.Pros:-Sleek, thin, and very light-Lots of buttons to max out your Vista media experience-Laser Mouse is extremely precise and comfortable (I do work on Adobe products)-Mouse recharging stationCons:-Expensive (price may drop with the MS 8000 model is released in Sept.)-No keypad, which isn't bad but takes some getting used to
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.
I bought this to use for college and it was really good. I used this for almost a year now and it was really helpful during college.
I purchased this camera several months ago, and every time I use it I'm more and more impressed! The photos are amazing! I'm still exploring the different modes (sport,scenic,potrait...). I use rechargeable NiMH batteries and they last a LONG time! I think this camera is a great value for the money. I fought going digital for so long, and now that I own this camera I feel so foolish! The software accompanying the camera is also quite good, although the slideshow function takes a few practice runs. Overall, I think this camera is fabulous, I've recommended it to everyone (my brother-in-law has already purchased one after seeing the photos I e-mailed him!). He is also now an Amazon customer! Buy this camera, you won't be disappointed! I honestly cannot gush enough over the ease of use, and more importantly, the photo quality.
I am a filmmaker and also do sound and got these about 3 years ago for dialog monitoring. NOT music. These ARE the primary use for these phones. And they are near perfect for that. I know of very very few people in the business who complain about the 7506s for this, their accuracy with the human voice for this price is astounding. And thus why they are the most popular and remain to be for ENG/film (on any budget).NOW - for MUSIC - shocking quality as well! I've never listened to a MDR V6 because I got the 7506s, I assume overall better. But these headphones for music listening I USE my 7506s almost exclusively (when I use headphones anyways =). The bass is not muddled, so many phones just miss out with the bass, these imo are near perfection for my ears. The mids and highs clear and open imo and good. And the low response heh phones twice the price of 7506s don't reach the level these do (and the reason is because these were made for studio monitoring/dialog levels...)The DURABILITY of the 7506's are legendary I must say and from experience. I've thought they've been broken so many times and they still live on. Bad long trip accidents when I didn't have a hard case from my sound equipment heh they roll around and even been squashed and come on perfect. A scare when they are folded like the ear piece got bent up, but they weren't! That's why they last, the parts and folds, they may seem flimsy but theirs a method to the "madness". They are light and quality parts.I've also not had issues with the top quality connector, and the padding? I wear them literally EVERY day for 3 years for both music enjoyment and film/ENG work, and the padding looks nearly new. Really still amazed because I take crud care of these =)COMFORT - well they are amazingly so. Now they can get sweaty and after hours use well ANY wrap around full ear phones will get bothersome and sweaty. Also adjust easily to fit nearly any head size (assuming you aren't a Ferengi or something =)CONCLUSION - Really I'd buy another of these in a heartbeat. The price/quality is unmatched imo (for what I do, again primary use isn't music although I use them a lot to listen to music) I am curious to compare myself with the V6s for that reason, but see no need. Also Senns HD models but I know what these phones were made for: it WASN'T music again - important to realize, but for studio/dialog monitoring. They get 5 stars beyond for that. And 4-4.5 for Music too, and thus a total of 5 stars hands down =)Amazed at the quality/level for music listening. You can get "betteR" sharper mids with some HD models etc. but - they sound fantastic adjust some EQ if want - really and I hardly do that. I rant still but I just love these suckers! One of the best investments I've ever made, and I actually HATE Sony otherwise =D
The Tamrac 5767 Sling Pack was everything I had hoped it would be, funtionality is super, been using this bag every since I recieved it for band competitions and football games. Not found one problem with this bag. Would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a sling bag for all around use. Great Product
I use it for my 80gb zune. It works really well. Awesome product for the price.
Bought this item for my granddaughter who was complaining about her back bothering her due to the weight of her school books. Since she can now wheel them, she has no complaints and the school found the product acceptable for her to use. She is now in middle school and can even use it there.
Been using it for couple months now, noise level is very low, no problem at all.
This case is soft and nicely made, but anyone who wants to carry other items than the camera in the case would find it small. To me, that is fine.
It gets one star because amazon won't let you give something zero stars.Basically, this is one of the first peripherals I've tried that does not work with a OS X Jaguar. (It works with Mac OS 8.x and 9.x, but not with Jaguar.) After searching the Iogear support site, they have a one sentence tech note "regretting any inconvenience" that they don't support it.
I bought it for my mom , my mom really love itShe used it (display pictures , MP3 ) and sometimes she watches moves through this MASSCOOL 10 inch digital frame.Remode controler is very cool, price is good , much better than other digital frame. High recommend it
Purchased for Samsung K3. Use at gym and when walking. Provides excellent protection. Velcro cover opens to allow access for charger. Hole in unti allows ear phone jack EZ access.
This Cable Is Sturdy I have it Connected from my computer(Stereo) TO right and left channel active M Audio Bx5a Studio Monitors. They are Perfect for my needs. Very Sturdy Thus far and very high fidelity. Happy Buyer. PEACE TO THOSE MAKIN IT ON THEIR PASSIONS
I bought this online a couple of days back and was pretty pleased with its looks. It is a pretty decent quality leather bag for your every day use. I found the pockets fairly well laid out and easily accessible...The only con I found was the first zippers are many but too small - might find it difficult to put in-take out...else a decent bag for the price. If you need a bigger bag, go and get the Samsonite Black Leather Portfolio...bigger and bulkier but very good
I've had it for about 3 months now.It works great with my iPhone.The fit is good, at least for me. Maybe everyone has a different ear structure.Pro:1. can fit losely just outside ear pathway by using smaller size tip so you can still hear outside sound (for safety reasons) or you can opt to use the snug fit tip and block out 95% of the outside noise and focus on your music or whatever.2. Unlike the factor headphones that come with iPhone, with this Bose in-ear, your ears don't hurt after wearing them for 5 hours.Con:1. The sound is not as crisp or clear as other high end in-ear headphones. (Shure, etc.)2. the neck hanging system is quite trouble some (should give them credit for trying very hard). These extra cables tangle up everytime, it takes 1 min to detangle them to be able to use them. If they had tried hard enough, they should attach a free cable management system with the headset for easy storage.I don't think Bose calls them Triport anymore. The new box just shows Bose In-Ear Headphones. Overall, I give it 4 stars and still highly recommend it.
The Tech Support told me that they cannot guarantee that it works on other DVD player. I tried Sony, Panasonic, DVD player in my notebook, Apex. None of them can play the DVD.I give it a ratings of 1 since it's a good player.
The 90 day warranty is useless... I don't know why Sylvania resells this junk.
Wow... Very good quality and works perfectly with Dell products for a fraction of Dell's price.
I now can chat wihout having to use a headset. Auto colour took some getting used to. As I have a window directly behind me, the picture was coming out very dark. Otherwise Great, well worth it
What can you say about a cable. Item as described. Ran cable internet to my basement. Works great, quick shipping. Best price I could find.
The Logitech camera was very easy to setup and very good quality. Got it setup in minutes and the picture was very good quality. I got it for my 15 year old daughter and she was very pleased. Good for the price.
I received this item as a gift. It doesn't hold the ipod well while in the kickstand mode. The bottom strap must be removed to access the lower port. To set it up in kick stand mode, you need to remove the ipod at least half way. Your movie will kill the battery before the movie will end, and there is no way to charge while watching with this case in kickstand mode.
Works perfectly. Have watched and recorded countless vhs-c tapes to computer and still going. Easy to use. Recommend highly.
This is a nifty item, however I had a problem with it making my new iMac screen look pink (which I see was F. Lau's problem too).. It is good to note that no matter which lighting I used the screen calibration always came out the same (meaning it was reading the colors coming out of my monitor consistently). Bad to note though, that I emailed the tech people at Pantone and they never got back to me. I plan on returning this product unless I can get them by phone and they can fix it. They get one more chance. It might work fine on other monitors. If it happens to work on yours, I think it's a good product to get.
Ok, so I suppose that these were designed more for guiding a cord along a wall, but my favorite use of these clips is to keep the end of the cord handy near a table surface. I normally attach them vertically to the side of my night stand or end table, and then put the end of my charger on them so they are always handy tableside. It used to bug the heck out of me that the cords would fall on the floor and every time I needed to charge something, I'd have to bend down and search for the end of the charger. Now, it's my own little charging station. :)
I use this every day. Love it and it hasn't failed me yet. There are some times when it doesn't retrieve as well as it should but thats probably cuz its only a month old and not made out of the greatest material. Like this a lot and it was way cheap!
this is my first digital camera and its easy to use with great print quality. It eats batteries like crazy though but i needed to invest in a charger anyway.
Don't waste your money!! 80%+ have broken just trying to sinch them up. The are brittle and useless. This crap makes harbor freight junk look good!
I bought this camera on the recommendation of a store technician over another HP digital. The camera has spent as much time in the repair shop as it has being used. The delay between pictures is incredibly long. The lens/shutter doesn't open properly. (Two other family members who own Powershot A520's are having the same problems.
You can't go wrong here. It works and this is all i needed.
I don't know really what to say to rate this. I plugged it into my iPhone and it worked. Mission accomplished.
The camera is great. Need to clean the sensors / get them cleaned. Otherwise the camera seems to be in tip top shape.
I really like my Sony ICF-S79V shower radio because it has marvelous reception! The sound is clear and there's no static. I like that the on/off and tuning buttons are on the top of the radio because it's easy to reach up a push them rather than fiddle with buttons on the front of the radio. One push and I'm on my favorite music station, and then with another push I can get the latest traffic from the "all news" station. I don't use the television sound band but I tried it and the reception is just as clear as the other bands. The weather radio is a nice touch and I have found it handy when there is stormy weather coming. Also, the large volume knob makes it easy to adjust the volume with soapy hands especially when you need to know if the phone is ringing or if there's someone at the front door.The only thing wrong with this radio is that it is not water proof, just water resistant. That sounds kind of weird for a "SHOWER RADIO" but that's what the instructions say. The radio should not be exposed to direct water spray. Luckily for me I have a shelf in my shower that doesn't get sprayed with water and that's where I have the radio. I would definitely buy this radio again.
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR CamerasI love this lens. There are only a few lenses under $1,000.00 that are available for the digital canons and also capable of really top quality performance. This is one of them and a big step up from the standard zoom that came with my Rebel XT. It is exciting to be able to shoot in low light conditions again (I had a F 1.2 lens for my old AE-1 film camera). I even shot some great stuff at night.The focal length is a very useful one and I LOVE the bokeh but sometimes the short focal plane is a little too confining. For detail shots you have to switch to manual settings and stop it down to get enough depth of field to keep your subject all in focus.
The entire reason for ordering this product was so I could record television programs. No where in the description did it advise that the recording of TV programs could only be done if you have cable or satelite which is I do not, so I have spent over $200.00 for an item of no use to me.
That is one fast flash drive!, I mean it, it really transfers everything very fast. with its 8Gb it doesn`t run out of space and the rubber is of good quality so it withstands everything... Very nice purchase, only one complaint, it doesn`t come with the neck string thing, but the one you probably have from your old and damaged flash drive will work just fine :)
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.
I am new to digital cameras. I was nervous reading some reviews and almost didn't buy because of alleged software issues. I had none such issues, was as easy or easier to set up than my printer. Nothing was loaded to my registry, USB mass storage device is what it is, and it DOES recognize it as a Fuji fine pix camera. I was able to use it almost out of the box after loading the batteries and reading the quick start menu. And for the price probably the best of all the ones I have researched.
I am really impressed with this little player. First, they make it easy to change the region code setting, which is important to me because I buy DVDs from England, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, etc. Second, it does a great job of properly converting PAL to NTSC and anamorphic widescreen to letterbox for my standard TV--my previous, 6-times-as-expensive player could not do both conversions simultaneously. And, this player plays almost anything I put in it:DVDDVD+RDVD-RVCDCDCD-RCD+G (an audio CD with graphics; usually used for Karaoke CDs, but for the first time I was able to watch the pictures as I played my Firesign Theatre "Eat or Be Eaten" CD)MP3 filesMPG filesJPG files (like Picture CDs)The presence of Brightness and Contrast controls in the player makes a lot of sense, and I've never seen this offered by any other player.It's a lot of fun, it's not noisy at all, and if it does die in 6 to 8 months like some other reviewers predict, I'll buy another one because it's so cheap, and I don't know of any other player that does so much.
When I first got this item for my iPhone I was replacing an old itrip and the volume on the cassette Adapter was much better. The quality of sound was good too but static interruptions kept coming through, much like the sound ur radio makes when your cell phone is receiving a call. I kept checking my phone to make sure I wasn't recieving texts or calls but realized it was happening every time a car would pass. This was really annoying as it would happen every few seconds. For whatever reason the static has gone away now. For the last couple weeks there has been no static and it works way better than an I trip. I have no clue why it was staticy every time I'd pass another car but for now I'm happy with the product
I am an independent contractor for computer repair and this kit is more than adequate. I do wish I had purchased the magnetized kit instead though.
Skip Dr. is easy to use and works like a charm. My wife gets books on CD from the library and they are not always in pristine condition. Before Skip Dr. she missed parts of the story. With Skip Dr. she's good to go.
I have used too many earbud and sport style headphones on my iPods to list here. I am a long time professional musician - I know good sound. Nothing comes close to these babies. And the price! Well, now someone has them here for $70. I was picking up every pair I could find on eBay for $35-40. Koss has reissued these, hurray, and I almost bought a pair, but found that Koss, great company that they are, has replacement foam pads for my old KSC35's available for a song. After enough use, these pads do deteriorate. Also, after spending hundreds on other major brand earbuds and portable headphones to replace my old 35's, I found nothing satisfies me. So now I will glue new foam pads to my trusty Koss sportclips and be happy. If you know great sound and want the best bang for the buck, in fact the best for any price under a couple hundred bucks, buy these! Beautiful bass, perfect mid's and treble. Everyone's ears are different, of course, and no one solution is right for everyone. They are not jam in your ear, noise canceling things. I found about these a while back doing research on the web for the best iPod portable headphones - these kept popping up. There is a good reason for that! Buy 'em!
Love streetwires products. Excellent quality. I use their wire and ground terminals to relocate batteries into the trunks of my vehicles.
I ordered this product July 8th of 2005. Fast forward to June 21, 2006, less than a year later, the DVD player doesn't recognize DVDs. I called up Philips and the company wants to charge a $40 out of warranty fee (parts is covered for a year but labor is covered for only three months) to replace the unit.I won't be buying a Philips product anytime soon.
Every format we've thrown at this DVD player, it has played. We've bought and taken back numerous players when they haven't played the different formats we've wanted, or they play them horribly. This one hasn't given us any problems. Totally worth the money, would highly recommend it.
i hade to return this item, it was inculded in a home theather system that i purchased the refund was given without any hassle. i great vendor you got for this product
This mouse is fantastic, so good in fact, that I bought it twice. One for my desktop and one for my laptop.It's sleek, small (but not too small), lightweight, has lots of buttons (I enjoy binding keys), and works great. Also I am a really big fan of being able to store the receiver in the mouse. I know that other mice have this as well, but it's a killer feature.
The build quality of the filter compared to sunpak is superb. For optical characteristics I searched the internet to get the transmission curves. Both hoya and b+w are very good. I preferred the transmission characteristics of b+w. It cuts out UV well and attenuation starts just after the visible region ends. For Hoya the attenuation starts a bit earlier. I did not do the tests myself.I got the filter from adorama. The filter arrived with some paint missing on the outer and inner rim of the filter. Closer inspection revealed one of them was a scratch made with someting sharp. The glass is in excellent condition and the build is also good. So I did not go to the customer service to complain about it. I expect a new product to be flawless. Along with it I also bought a 52mm b+w from adorama. It was in perfect condition.The item arrived in time as posted. It arrived in a well packed box by usps.I was charged shipping for the 52mm filter and given free shipping for the 58mm filter though they were ordered together and they arrived in the same box. (Adorama said free shipping for 58mm and about 5$ shipping for 52mm.) Usually if items are grouped together the shipping rates are lower.
This product works great and was no problem to install it took me about five min.
To add to the previous reviews, I can wear these headphones for hours on end without any discomfort. The sound reproduction, though not at par with $400 headphones, is pretty damn good. You get a lot of value for the $ your spend.
When I saw this on Amazon, I wasn't sure if I was actually seeing it, or if someone had plugged me into a computer program similar to the matrix, forced me to be re-birthed and grow up in a world where everything was just meant to mess with me till I lost my mind, but sure as left hand of my sister's cat, this product is the real deal, I plugged in the code and found out that I had received 1600 more XBOX POINTS ALMOST INSTANTLY! I'll tell you, some things just really blow my mind...
Here's the deal guys & gals: I can't find anything wrong with this thing: the thing is cheap, light, comes with all the accessories you need, requires no external software for Windows or MAC and has higher sound quality than most Apple players like I-pod. Any problems I read in other people's reviews were uninformed and incorrect. I purchased this player from Amazon.com for only like $60 with free shipping, about a month ago, and I use it with $9 Sony headphones with ear-clips that I bought at Best Buy, because I prefer those to normal ear buds, like the ones it comes with.CONS:The only downside is that if you want to carry around more than 1GB of music and/or files at one time, you should get a bigger creative labs player. This is no problem for me because I am a professional songwriter and singer, and I'm always changing out the music I listen to.I can find no other downside... I guess another potential downside is that if you want to use Apple's .aac/mp4 format you have to first burn them on to audio CD's and convert them to .mp3 or .wma files. (Note: this problem exists with EVERY legal mp3 player on the market)PROS:POWER--You don't have to charge it...Uses a AAA battery and lasts about a month with heavy, daily use. When you are hooked up to a computer the USB powers to save your battery. Plus, it has plenty of options like backlight, power-save, and contrast settings to further the life of the batteryEASE OF USE/SHARING FILES:Look, all you do is hook it up with the provided USB2 cable and you import/export files like an external drive or folder. You can share music with your friends, or even use it as a flash drive for school or work. It creates menus (or you might call them 'playlists') according to the folders that you create on the thing. I always name mine '[artist] - [album (year)]'.BUILT IN ENCODING UP TO 160 KPS: and this works extremely well (contrary to ignorant reviews I've read) if you set the levels correctly out of your source. I have been using it to rip mp3's of VINYL right out of the headphone jack of my home stereo tuner and they sound @#$% GREAT! It even comes with the line in cable you need to do this.FM RADIO, VOICE RECORDING, ETC: all these other features work great. The radio gets great reception and you can even rip mp3's off the radio (although you should realize that these will be significantly lower quality than if you rip from the line in jack).SOUND QUALITY:Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but this thing operates at 20Hz to 20kHz which is the approximate maximum hearing threshold of the human ears... I-pod and other players are actually lower quality than this, I believe. It also runs at 44.1k which means you get no sound degradation if you rip mp3s at 256k from a CD.Need I say more... buy some of these before the price goes up or they take them off the market. jb
This is my first DVD player and I have been very pleased with it. The superior picture and sound has immediately made my VSH collection move to the back.I did not have an entirely smooth out of box experience however. I had it plugged in and going in about fifteen minutes but no sound. It took me about 45 minutes to resolve the sound problem. Then I discovered the cables shipped with the player were rather loose for some reason. I replaced them with a set I had handy.Everything was blissful after that.
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.
This headset has really good sound on the mic and also on the headset. But it's very uncomfortable to use. It's always slipping because the headset is not adjustable. I returned mine for a .90 Plantronics model.
I wrote an earlier review praising this DVD player. But, the more movies we played, the more it would freeze up during play. The last 3 movies we watched (The Matrix, U-751, Eraser), it would freeze 10-15 times a movie. So, I called a few toshiba service centres in town and I got very inconsistent feedback on what the problem could be. Some would say...&quot;Oh you need a firmware upgrade&quot;. But some would tell me that there are no upgrades available for the SD2700. With that information, I said to hell with this...it's going back to the store for a full refund.Knowing that the sound and picture I was getting from Toshiba was awesome, I told myself that I would try Toshiba again, given that I probably had bought the SD2700 in a broken state. So, last week I went to the store and asked questions for almost 2 hours, of which DVD would meet my needs. It was a toss-up between Panasonic and Toshiba. I settled once again on the Toshiba, but an upgraded model from the SD2700...I bought the SD2710, which plays MP3's. So far it plays all the movies that the SD2700 didn't. I know that the SD2700 I bought was definitely broken, so don't let this review scare you.I'm very happy with the SD2710.
I bought this after reading good reviews about this product. But after i bought it I was surprised that it didn't even last for 5 minutes whereas my old original battery from canon was still lasting for quite some time. I have learnt one thing never go for duplicates, always buy original even if it costs more.
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.
Works just as advertised and no static at all! I noticed that if you do experience static then you need to turn the volume down on your device and rather use the volume on the stereo you plugged it into.
I would give this product -5 stars if I could.. It is actually kinda junky. It does not stay on the lens and is nearly impossible to get the fish eye effect from it. All in all very dissatisfied.I purchased this from Amazon and in no way do I hold Amazon responsible. They were as always courteous and fast. I had this product long before the due date for mailing.
I have had this card for 5 months and the sound is great. i use it with the logitech z560 4.1 speakers and Windows Xp. it has not crashed once and it did not give me trouble installing it. for you people who says it keep crashing, that is what you get for buying a mac.
If you have a fairly complicated AV setup this is a really wonderful addition. If your system is fairly simple, its a rather expensive toy. Dont get me wrong, I like this remote, I just feel a little guilty about paying this much to solve a problem that isnt that big of a deal.
This was my second flash purchase. My first was an SB-400 which I like for it's portability. The SB 600 is much more versatile and has a lot more to offer. If you are going to purchase one flash, the SB-600 would be the one I would start with.I have achieved amazing shots by bouncing light off walls and ceilings. I like that the SB-600 can swivel and tilt the flash head. It allows me to bounce light in from any aspect ration's composition.The flash also fires and recycles very quickly.It comes with a decent case. I wish it had a compartment for the Stofen diffuser.I would repeat this purchase and order a Stofen diffuser at the same time if you get the SB-600 flash.Why only 4 stars? I think they could have made the off camera use easier. I have found the directions for working the flash off camera confusing. I have been able to make it work. It could be a lot more user friendly. Off camera lighting opens up great opportunities in photography.
I absolutely loved this book. My sister got it for me for my birthday and it is exactly what I needed. I lived in the City after my divorce and thought I was the only one meeting losers. It was nice to speed read this fun and funny book. Of course, I am at a place where I can now laugh about all those mis-adventures with the opposite sex. I was really able to understand the accepted silent frustration the writer communicated.
Works fine. Noticeably thicker (and therefore probably more resilient) than the cheap, flimsy three-foot cable that usually comes with a DVD player. Nothing to complain about.
Picture quality is excellent, especially for a 4 mp camera. The problem is, even with a high speed (80x) SD card installed it takes 5-6 seconds for the picture to save; even when taking low res pictures (that doesn't sound like much unless you consider the millisecond that a kid is able to hold still and look at the camera). When I researched SD cards, I discovered that a high speed card, should be able to transfer data at 8-10 megs a second so I'm not sure why the 4100 is only able to transfer 1/2 a meg per second.Nikon support states that the test camera they have there also saves at that rate.My Dad's 5 mp HP camera saves pictures in less than 2 seconds :(
This amp kit is the best kit I have ever bought. I was doing a budget install in my subaru, and I normally just buy the cheapo ebay wiring kit, but I was clued in to this deal. This Kicker kit has some really high quality wiring. The wires easily bend and twist to every corner, you could tie a pretty tight knot with this if you needed to. The connectors that are attached to the wiring are securely fastened and sealed. Everything is absolutely high quality. It even came with some extra wiring connectors which was very helpful. This truly is an amp kit with everything you need to get your power amplified from your radio to your amp to your speakers. I am trully excited about this amp kit. I will definately buy the kicker install kit again for my next install, and every one after that. I will definetly recommend this product as well.
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.
This. Cable not only was delivered before scheduled, but exceeded my expectations.I recommend this to anyone who needs a quality cable.
This is a very solid piece of audio technology for a very reasonable price. This is great for someone who is just starting to get into the world of vinyl. Great sound right out of the box. Easy installation and operation.
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 paid alot less for these at a retail store, so with that in mine they are great. I am one of those people who keeps cleaning the surface of my laptop when it gets handprints and other marks on it, these eliminate that cuz you can rest your hand/wrist on them while typing. They are also very soft. I havent tried them as a mousepad, but it says they can be used also as a mousepad and to wipe the laptop screen. For regular price they are a bit silly to have, but on sale they are a great little laptop accessory. Targus also gives them a 1 year warranty. My only complaint is they get a bit warm after resting your wrists on them for a while. oh, and they are washable...the surface is a brush material so dirt doesnt really show on them anyway. I'm not sure their is a big market for this, but definitely a nifty item.
I bought this product based on the many great reviews and I was not disappointed. I installed the equipment very easily on my home network. The box is fairly compact so it does not take up alot of real estate. The picture quality and control that I get on my laptop is amazing. I access the device while commuting to and from work in NYC. It has made my train ride acceptable even when there are delays. Video quality is execellent when connecting to my wireless g router at home and very good to acceptable depending on location with the verizon aircard that I use while on the train. The sling software constantly attempts to optimize and buffer the signal. We were even able to watch our home TV on our laptop while on vacation in the Cayman Islands simply through the wifi connection at our resort. Next to my Garmin GPS this is the best purchase I have made in the past year. Best part is that there is no subscription costs, once you have the hardware you are done.
I agree with scrappy. I couldn't get my negatives to scan properly either. The quality of the photo scanning was adequate but I scanned in the same picture at the same settings (300 DPI) (4X6 to 8X12) with both the HP and my Epson Perfection 610 (it's at least 4 or 5 years old) and I was hard pressed to see the difference in quality. I'm returning the HP ASAP. Update: Since returning this scanner I have purchased the EPSON Perfection 2400. For the extra 50 bucks I got incredible results with scanning negatives. I think even Paul would agree that if you are going to spend a hundred dollars it's worth spending a few more to get a truely superior scanner.
Arrived as scheduled, no damages and it does the job very nicely! Great quality product ~ lots of space for cleaning multiple pieces at once. Love it!
I bought this case around a year ago for my Toshiba 14.1" M115-S3094 laptop and it is a perfect fit! I used the case all the way until about a month ago due to buying an extended life battery that would not fit inside the confines of the case and the case still looked as if I had bought it yesterday. The case is rugged, durable, solidly constructed, and made from protective neoprene that both protects your laptop from shocks and vibrations and also fits your laptop snugly in place. I put my laptop in this case and then in the laptop pouch of my Targus bookbag and brought it with me every day to class and work. I would recommend this case to anyone!
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 bought a Lenmar DLC4L batter to use as a backup for my Canon camera. I used it occasionally, and the last time I tried to use it, it would not power the camera, but the charger indicated it is fully charged. I thought that one battery was much like another with the same chemistry. Not true. The Canon battery works well, and continues to work well for me. The Lenmar battery worked for a short time, but now does not work. I won't buy another Lenmar battery if I can help it.
I've had this less than 6 mths, it already went out, and CS for the company is HORRIBLE! First time i called i got a recording, it told me they were open 8-5 then I called the next day and I was hung up on when they found out i was not at home (well sorry i work 8-5 and couldn't call from home!) I had my other router for YEARS never had issues, when i finally did, the CS department was very helpful. I only tried this one out after the other one was over 5 years old and needed newer software and this was a reasonable price. I wish i had paid more and not wasted my time or money on this POS!
Perfect fit for my Nikon D60. Spacy room, can put anohter Lens at the side. Easy to carry and use. highly recommand!
The carring case protects from scratches and you can carry it on your belt by your side. You can operate the GPS with out taking it out ofthe case.
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!!!!
I ordered the Canon WP-DC3 case for my Canon SD630 and used it on a recent trip to Auba and Curacao. I snorkeled at both islands. The case was easy to use and performed flawlessly. The case and camera combination preserves full functionality and in-water adjustments for the camera as well as taking excellent photos and video. The SD630 is particularly nice for this as it has a 3" screen. Based on my experience I would buy a Canon Underwater case for any Canon camera I bought.
This is just what we were looking for, and at a great price! Arrived quickly, couldn't be happier. Sent it off with daughter to college.
I suffered with long download times, computer lock ups and using up my camera's batteries until I recently bought this little gem. The Viking IntelliFlash is easy to use and extremely fast. It works like a compact flash drive on your computer. Well worth the price.
The wide field of view and long eye relief on the Stratus 8mm make high-power viewing a joy. It also takes a Barlow very well. Saturn and it's moons are stunning, and I even use it on faint galaxies. I will buy more of these great eyepieces.
I'm a professional audio producer and I'm really pleased with the overall response of my Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker System . Pretty flat sound once you calibrate the subwoofer.Inexpensive for a bose system, I must recommend this product.Sergio Sacoto Ariaswww.cruksenkarnak.com
Nice product. Remember to clean your LCD screen before apply the protector sheet.
This is a great product and gets unbelievable reception. I use it in the shower, outside at the grill and just about everywhere. Well worth the price.
The title says it all. I went through less than three 500 count packs of paper before this thing ran dry. It's been about 13 months since I purchased it, so I can't send it back. But I won't buy another one.
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...
This is a great DVD player. Not going to echo all the great previous reviews, just wanted to say, believe them. A great player that plays almost anything.My one reservation is that this player doesn't play DTS audio.Specifically, it doesn't flag the DTS signal as it should. So many A/V Recievers won't recognize the DTS signal and play it. Some recievers are smart enough to figure out on their own that the audio signal is unflagged DTS and they will decode it properly, but many don't, so you're left with no DTS audio. This is an error that Philips really should correct, hopefully through a firmware update.So, if you're considering this for use in a DTS home theater setup, please keep this in mind. If not, then enjoy it. It's a great little machine.
This camera is good for point and shoot. Low zoom power, but makes up for it by being compact enough to carry around.More importantly, for those interested in infrared photography or IR + visible photography, this camera is a 10 minute project to disassemble and modify. 10 screws, swap out the ir filter and you're set.
I bought this adapter prior to my trip to India. It worked perfectly fine there. I didn't have any issues with it whatsoever.
this is not a terribly made product, however it was supposed to come with an a.c. power cord & mine did not have it in the box. it was also sloppily packaged & looked like it had been opened in the factory or something & then thrown in the shipping box, without bothering to close it back. since it was opened i don't know if someone took the power cord out in the factory or what. i got it for my 4 year old son for Xmas & unfortunately when it came i grabbed it out of the cardboard shipping box & put it away without checking inside the original package. if i had i would've noticed the missing cord so i only just discovered it was missing & i can't get my money back.
I don't like anything in my ear canal so I purchased a set a couple years back and when my husband finally got around to trying them, he liked them so much he asked me to order a set for him. Love these clipons. Great sound and you can still hear someone talking to you. Definitely worth the money and fast delivery.
It's from Sandisk. It's a micro1gb card. It's a Sandisk. It works. You need it? Buy it. Price plus shipping is still much cheaper than any retail store I've seen that sells cards. The micro fits and performs perfectly in my LG8300 phone. That's enough talk. Just buy this card.
It's nearly perfect. Seriously, it has plenty of space, is lightweight, seems incredibly durable, and is a great colour.The only problem I have is the chest strap is positioned very high, so I just don't use that strap at all.But if you're looking for a well-made pack to carry your computer, or whatever else you may need (I flew out of town for three days to attend a funeral and it held everything I needed and more (TSA confiscated my deoderant)), this backpack is for you.I recently made the comment to a friend of mine that if this packpack was a person, I'd marry him/her. It's that good.
There are a variety of folks on the net talking about the "delayed write failed" errors these drives get after a while. I had mine (I have 3) work for almost a year on WinXP before they started crapping out. Now I'm struggling just to get the data off them. And LaCie's tech support is entirely not interested. "You should reformat, that'll probably fix it." Right. Like cutting off my head will cure my headache.I used to really think LaCie made good stuff...their industrial design is certainly attractive. But their "Big Disk" products are crap, and their support is either abusively indifferent or just nonexistent. I'm hoping I can get the data off the disks and they try to get some use out of them on the Mac, but even there the one disk I reformatted has had recognition problems.
I've used this method for acquiring MS points for a while and its the best deal usually. No tax and a code instantly (if you do the electronic version). I've yet to have a problem with these.
I bought almost 6 month ago. But lost faith in this after couple of music transfer. I kept the same songs for almost 6 month only due to slow transfer rate and horrible software MusicMatch.1. It won't let you transfer songs without connecting it to power using AC adapter.2. you cannot edit title of songs, artist or any sort of things. It automatically picks something I didn't figured out yet. May be if u transfering from original CD it get correct information.3. This non editing issue lead you to same file name for different songs. Since it does not recognise the same title is already there. ie. u may get. 3 entry as love for 3 different songs.4. You can not simply drag the folders and get going with playlist names of that folder. You have to creat a playlist name and put songs under them. The entire process is so slow you get frusted in transfering music into this junk.5. FM channel list gets reset.6. You cann't do anykind of editing or deletion using unit itself. you have to plug it into computer and power to do anything.7. Very funny: Even if you haven't created a playlist and put the songs just by dragging you will not be able to play songs.8. If you have created a playlist and added songs into that. The same songs entry you will find in "All" which you cann't access from unit. Once you want delete the playlist it will just remove the name of playlist. your songs will be in "ALL".9. I didn't like its earplug, odd design resulted in Bought new one. Since u can't interchange them between ears.10. If u have draged one file, you have to wait till it finishes. you cann't put things in queue. same with deletion.Overall this is junk and waste of money.
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.
Great sub for the money. Only the hardcore audiophiles will need more.But then, they won't be looking here anyway. You will not be dissapointed.
I installed that with viper 5902, from best buy they charge me $100 extra to install just this, which is twice the price of this product. It roll up the windows when you armed, but it never roll windows downward properly you have to press again and again to roll down
These batteries are still holding a charge 1 1/2 year after purchase. They have never died on me and, even still, can go several days between camera use without having to recharge them. I have been very pleased with these batteries.
i bought this camera for my sister who is obsessed with coach purses. she cant thank me enough. if buying for a female, definantly purchase coach carrying case. This camera is so tiny!!! its a great gift for any age over 13
This is going to be pretty short, but I just got this lens in today (About 30 minutes ago actually!). All I can say, is this lens is truly outstanding. The smooth, creamy, bokeh is incredible. The colors are great, everything about it is awesome. For the price, you can't go wrong! I am very glad this lens is a part of my photo family. :)
This little mouse works great. Fits a womans hand perfectly, looks cool, functions fantastically and takes a beating without failing, I know because I have dropped it several dozen times by now and no issues so far! Large enough to use on desktop, small enough to use as travel mouse as well.
We bought this for use on Google Talk. The voice comes over clear and the background noise seems to be held to a minimum.Simply Plug and Play - no additonal software comes with it, nor is there a need for it. All you have to do is plug it in to the microphone jack (sometimes conveniently colored pink) on the back/front of your computer -- it should start working imediatly.Mine came with two bases: one for your desk and one that you can stick to the side or top of your monitor (or wherever.)The cord is plenty long enough for you to be able to plug into a computer that may not be next to your monitor.It even comes with a short troobleshooting guide (which could be useful for those that have NO experience finding the microphone volume on your computer.)If you are looking for an inexpensive way to get your voice over the Internet, then I HIGHLY recommend this product. If you are looking for high-quality voice recording you may want to look for something more expensive.Minus one star for the desk stand. If you pivot the mic it tends to fall out of the stand (which is weird because you have to push hard to get it back in.) Not meant to be a true pivot point or moved around alot. Just set it and forget it.
I have to agree with some of the other comments about this product. The Bundled software is the ugliest and most unfreindly I have seen in years. My Dell PC with winXP is running half as fast since I installed it. By the way, Extigy has exactly the same software and the same impact on the system. Startup took 5 minutes this morning! Don't touch this product with a barge pole.
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.
I have been struggling trying to find a rolling backpack to fit my monster laptop. The laptop was a gift, and I love it, but it is a beast, measuring 12 x 17.5 inches. It's a snug fit, but it fits! Plus I have room for 4 textbooks, a couple notebooks, my TI-84 calculator, laptop charger, pencils, and wiggle room. Also the side compartment for a water bottle on the side is a bonus. Truly, this has been a dream for me. The color is perfect(Cuban Brown), rolls smoothly, and so far no problems.There are pockets in the outermost compartment that are for pens/pencils, so the reviewer that said there was no room for such must have gotten a different model.I would highly recommend this for those that have large laptops. I haven't had a problem so far...it's been a month and I lug this around daily..and even nightly to the library for studying.
I always had problems with the CD changer but, I stillcontinued to use it and worked my way around the oddities.I burnt out a circuit about 4 wks ago. Unable to get itrepaired until 12/27. I left 2 cds in the cd track andI can't get the CD player to work now that the breakerhas been repaired. WARNING:NEVER LEAVE YOUR CDSIN THE CD PLAYER AT ANY TIME AS THEY MAY GETSTUCK IN THE CHANGER LIKE MINE. You can't pullthem out manually. It could be lack of my knowinghow to do so but, be aware.
I was at the airport trying to bring up a presentation I was working on... instead of spending time on the presentation, I was muddling through my floppies to find it! A buddy of mine suggested that I use CF cards to store my files on using this PC card adapter. Can you say &quot;NO more Floppies!&quot; Great product!
I bought this EXACT camera from Wal-Mart 2 years ago for around $200.00.It has been a very nice camera and worth the $200.00. The only thing I wish I could change is the 3x optical zoom. I would like 5x or 10x but for the money ($200) it is a good camera. How the vendors at Amazon can ask for $400-$600 is beyond me! That is a rip-off.
At first I was very happy with it.. but then after about 5 months it broke on me. Was happy with it up until that part.
Only had it a few weeks now but it appears that it can hold up against the daily abuse of two children
Read the other reviews about the mouse pointer jumping to the bottom corners of the screen. This mouse just FEELS wrongs to use, I threw mine in a drawer and now use my old Microsoft Mouse. This disappointed me, because I have always loved Microsoft Mice, and have an IntelliEye mouse at work that is the best ... Spend more money and buy another mouse, and dont throw out the packaging!
So yourself a favour and spend more. After using an ancient Dual turntable I inherited from my uncle I decided to replace it rather than repair it when it suddenly stopped working. I bought this Sony because I thought it would have to be better, being brand new. It's not. It's the worse turntable I have ever used. Old vinyl which never, ever skipped on my Dual skips on this pile of junk. New vinyl, which I buy still wrapped in cellophane skips also. Sure, some stuff plays, and the sound is decent, but that's not the point. I hate sitting there wondering if the next track will skip and I find myself sighing in relief if it doesn't.
I was on pins and needles waiting for this to arrive. I upgraded my mp3 player to one that handles FLAC files and was chomping at the bit to listen to my music colletion in the car on my niffty device. After much searching I found that there is no compatible FM transmitter for the player other than the ones with the 3.5mm headphone jack. Not wanting to shell out $50+ for a transmitter I was excited to try this one. As soon as I got it I tested it w/ my player and the sounds that came out were horrible. Like everyone else's experience the volume out put is so low you have to crank the player and the car stereo volumes. On top of that, once I COULD get a decent sound (after fussing with all the volumes) it would itermitently cut out and get so staticky that I couldn't hear. The best way I can describe it is when a digial signal is completely distorted or is "clipping". Immediately I checked my FLAC files on different sources-all without the funky sound I had with this transmitter just to be sure. Needless to say this is going back. Search is on for something better... any suggestions?
I bought this little number so I could listen to holiday music in the kitchen. It works perfectly and the sound is great (esp for the money). It is small enough to be out of the way but big enough to give great sound. It is easy to take and move it around the house if you need to - love electronics that don't require all of my patience and/or a degree in engineering to use. Terrific buy. I would sooo purchase again and would if I had a larger apartment. As it is...I think we're fine over here :-)
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 purchased this for my husband for Father's Day 2008. He loves it! He uses it outside in the backyard, camping, on vacations, etc. It is a great little system. It charges your ipod and comes with it's own travel bag. He was amazed at the great sound for such a small unit. Great purchase. Highly recommended.
I was VERY skeptical about trusting my servers to anything but a big name in UPS, but with the economy where it is and a new CFO to contend with, I have to save where I can.I bought one of these to try it out to replace an aging APC 1500VA and I'm not sorry I did. We had a prolonged power failure two days later and the unit held and the server attached stayed up and running at full tilt.The software that comes with it is a bit on the basic side in appearance, but it does everything needed and gives more information than I've seen from other bigger names. It can do auto shutdown via USB or Serial and it worked flawlessly in many simulated failures.So far I have no complaints and can recommend these to be used on mission critical servers. I have since bought another and will replace my other 2 APCs with this unit as they come due.
There is no reason to get any other type of cable, with the exception of needing a few extra feet. The beautiful thing about HDMI is that it either works, or it does not. There is no difference in quality. Forget the Monster cables. Get these and buy yourself a 12 pack of beer and a pizza with the money you saved.
You can really pay a lot for this product but what a waste. Purchased the for very little and could not ask for better.
EASY TO SET UP AND USE. PICTURE QUALITY FAIR TO GOOD DEPENDING ON THE CONNECTION. WHAT A MARVEL!
I bought this receiver for two reasons: it had 3 component inputs and the THX rating.First, I had to purchase a $20 3way component switch becuase the one in this reciever is junk. It has too much loss and my screen goes blank when I use it.Second, I never use the THX becuase it doesnt sound as good as the dolby settings.So basically it sucks and I would give it 0 stars if it were an option. Also, the customer service sucks too. They wanted me to send it in to get worked on. My unit was not the problem. I bought one from BB and it did the same thing. No refund..so now I'm stuck with this piece of trash.
I bought this item with Buy.com. The service was good in general even when I had some problems with my credit card. I think more info about the status of the shipping is needed. Good product, at right price. I would buy again with them.
They shipped promptly, they do what you expect, and they're not cheap junk. Can't say it better than that.
Let me start by stating that I live in/on Miami Beach, Florida and, in addition to that, spend a great deal of time at my house in the Keys and in the tropics. Last hurricane season, when we blew through every letter of the alphabet, and became so very familiar with the Greek system of naming hurricanes, as well as had a few hurricanes do quite a number on us here in Miami-Dade, Monroe and even Broward counties (though I generally avoid Broward at all costs), this baby (and its forefathers) came in as God-sends. When power was out for days and weeks at a time, radio was all we had. And, since I had evacuated my house in the Keys in many instances, I could no longer rely on VHF very easily. So crank up this baby, and my wife and I knew what was going on. At the time, I did not have this one with a cell phone charger, though that would have been a blessing. For a while, even cell phone lines were down, but after they came up, my battery was effectively dead with the only remedy to attempt to go make sporadic calls from my vehicle with it plugged into the lighter. I only wish I had had the charger feature here.Bottom line, this radio was our peace of mind, our informant, our life-saver in many senses of the word. When we were in pitch black conditions, with freight-trains wind blowing out our windows and we were locked in a bathroom with a mattress over us, we had this with us. No lie. We then cranked it up (and a good crank provided well over 30 minutes of radio and light time) and we knew exactly what was going on and where we stood with regards to the monsters that were falling upon us. It was, as the commerical goes, priceless for us. So much so, that we bought one for each member of our family.You really can't go wrong with this baby. Get one and you will thank yourself should you ever need it. You will also simply enjoy its use should you never need it in an emergency, something I hope is the case for you. But, if not, you really cannot be out with this.
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 use this MD recorder with an inexpensive A-T Pro24 stereo microphone for field and live acoustic recording. It really hasn't let me down yet. The sound quality is extremely realistic. I've recorded things ranging from timpanis to vocals to chimes and the frequency response has been very satisfactory. The only complaint that I could make is that, if you choose to set the record level manually, you have to reset it every time you record. The auto level setting can be pretty choppy sounding because of the quick compression that occurs, so it's worth using the manual levels. Just be sure to keep an eye on them and your recording will sound fine.Oh, yeah, you can also dump over 600 of your favorite songs on a disc... Kind of the icing on the cake with this unit.
My printer was a lemon. They said that they would replace it. I am now on hold for the SIXTH time. They tell me to fax proof of purchase. I do that and then they say they need a credit card #. I provide that and then they say I need to fax in proof of purchase. This has gone on literally six times. I am so frustrated. I can't believe customer service can be soooooo bad.
I am using this card in a Digital Rebel and have had no problems with it. I have shot in JPEG mode but typicaly use it in RAW mode and have had no problems with it either way. The card comes with a warranty so if you have problems and let's face it, all electronic items have a few bad units in any given batch. If you have problems with it, simply return it.As for speed, this card does not rank up there but neither does it claim to. The transfer speed is not one of the selling points of this card. If you want a fast card, you have to pay for it. This card should be fine for most average users. If you are doing a lot of transfers and need the extra speed, consider paying more for one of the faster cards. The stated transfer rate on this card is 1.8 and mine seems to meet that rating. I have seen faster transfers using a card reader rather than using the camera to do the transfers but those results have been typical for all my cards.At this price (with rebate), you really cant beat this card for value.
I installed a wireless network for a private school system, and their high school was in a 50-year-old former public school building. Every wall was concrete block, but not the standard ones they use today, no, these were 2-inch-thick-sided survive-a-nuclear-attack type of block.The stock antennae on the Linksys wireless routers we installed (WRT54G and WRT54GS) just weren't giving them that great a signal, so we installed these kits and BAM! Great signals everywhere.The trick is, the way these antennae (and any long skinny antennae, for that matter) are designed, the wireless signal radiates out in a donut-shaped pattern. Imagine a donut slid onto a broom handle. That's the signal pattern. These kits make that signal stronger outward, not necessarily upward. So, in a single-story school building with concrete walls, these did their job magnificently.
Device looks good, however the setup was not intuitive and most functions didnt work. Maybe mine was defective, but it was pretty aggravating for something this simple. Multiple comuters did not recognize the device once connected.. could not get to camera setup, power button requires you to HOLD it until it boot, but if you hold it longer it shuts down. Dont give it to someone who is not tech savvy. I still cannot get the camera (photo) setting to work.rip.
I received this rather quickly. VERY easy to put into the slots and voila it worked. Thanks for great prices and ease of use!
I purchased three of these Corsair flash drives for my employer based on their competitive price and the pictures of them on Amazon. They looked like good drives online and we were not disappointed when we received them. These flash drives are well made with a rubber surface and come with a nice and thick neck lanyard. The cap stays on them very well, and in my opinion they are of much better construction than similarly priced drives from Kingston and SanDisk. You don't have to worry about the drive falling off of the inch thick lanyard and metal clasp - everything is very sturdy, and nothing about the drive feels flimsy. I wear mine around my neck every day without problems and have done so for the past six months. My boss keeps hers on a keychain and likes it as well. I don't know how their file input / output performance compares to other drives as I don't transfer large files very often, but this is a USB 2.0 drive so it can't be much different from any other drive on the market. The drive is a little think, but it includes a USB extension cable just in case you need it. In summary, if you want a flash drive, this one gives you a very good value for your money. I am planning on buying another one for my personal use.
The earbuds that came with my Hp Pavilion dv9005us laptop were excellent and served me daily without issue for 3.5 years. If I could have found another pair I'd have snatched them up. Since I couldn't, I set out to find a replacement pair. Ever the frugal type, they had to be light, comfortable, sound great, have in-line volume control, be well received by satisfied customers, and cost less than ten dollars. I must've gone through seven or eight different sets from local stores before I threw my hands up in air wondering if my goal was realistic. Next stop, Amazon. Again, I must've read 30 reviews before encountering these Panasonic RP-HT46S Stereo Headphones. After being satisfied with what I read about them, I closed my eyes, clicked "place order" and held my breath until they arrived. My "gamble" was amply rewarded. These headphones simply sound fantastic. If there's one drawback its that I find them a little under-volumed but not severely so. My ultimate goal is greater clarity and this Panasonic pair really deliver. I'm hearing things in my music collection that I'd never heard before. Could they beat a fifty dollars set? Maybe. Can anybody beat them in their price range? Highly unlikely.
Despite the praise given to the iRiver, a prime reason to buy this device, is to show it to other designers as to what not to do when designing.Before describing why it is bad, here is a quick run down of what it offers. It has lots of features. Beyond playing mp3 and wav files, it has an FM tuner, recording device, picture viewer, file storage, lines in, lines out, and even a carrying case. It can also be found for a comparitively reasonable price.So why is it annoying to use. Well first, the buttons are small and close together. When the volume was to high once I went to lower it but manged to hit the nav button. I then was in navigation hell and couldn&#8217;t get out resulting in my ears being blasted into deafness. As for the Nav button, its not even the only Nav button. In fact sometimes, you have to hit the left arrow button or even worse, the record button. Of course, if you do not hold the record button long enough to get to the correct nav screen, that&#8217;s right you start recording when you don&#8217;t wantto.When listening to the radio, it is not even easy to change between preset and non-preset channels. Therefore you may not get to the channel you want.Of course, one might just buy it for listening to music. Frankly, when buying a digital music device I want an interface that&#8217;s a little bit more than a standard file tree. It has metadata such as artists and albums, it should not be hard to get to them and have all their songs play. With the iRiver your stuck to navigate through sometimes lengthy file trees.In a nutshell, if you need lots of features, this may work for you. You will, however, have to deal with an incredibly user unfriendly device.
Have tried everything: waxes, creams- either didnt get all the hair or ended up with red marks or worse. This product is pretty amazing - does the job perfectly, easily, painlessly, quickly and lasts for about two weeks. And the hair does grow back much sparser. It was good for use on all areas of my face.
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.
They sent me the wrong size. It was 27,5, not 27,0 mm as advertised and not suitable for my camcorder. I live ouside US, so I can not give it back to the seller!!.BEWARE!!!!
Hard drive is quick and easy to put together, it is very compact, and heavy duty, although it is still light, I also like the fact it has fire and usb ports, so you have the best of both worlds, i have had no problems of over heating i have two of these already and will probably get two more.
If you have yet to read Donna Tartt's &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; I have one word for you: don't! Despite the apparent rave reviews on the back cover, the reality falls far short of any expectations you may have conceived from reading the overzealous synopsis. Is Robin Dufresnes rather savagely murdered and strung up in a tree in his backyard? Yes. Does Harriet Dufresnes, twelve years later, attempt to find her brother's killer? Yes. Does Harriet really cross any race lines or burrow deep into her family history? No. After 624 pages, is Harriet any closer to uncovering the identity of the murderer than on page one? Most certainly not. Even in this day and age where a &quot;non-ending&quot; or irresolution of a story is accepted in literature, I still feel that by the end of &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; Tartt has cheated us out of the ending we so patiently endured the rest of the novel for. However, it is not entirely Tartt's fault if we find ourselves unsatisfied. &quot;The slenderest knowledge that may be obtained of the highest things is more desirable than the most certain knowledge obtained of lesser things.&quot; So reads the epigraph by Saint Thomas Aquinas, which Tartt uses as an excuse not to provide a satisfactory sense of closure. Don't say she didn't warn us!But just because the ending is no good, that doesn't mean there aren't any redeeming qualities to the novel. While the stor focuses mostly on Harriet's misfortunes and strong will, the development of a number of the minor characters provides some entertaining relief from the frequently sedate storyline. The character of Hely is easy to relate to with his undying devotion to, and respect for, Harriet. Throughout the novel, Hely follows Harriet's every whim, from breaking and entering, to Grand Theft Animal, to assault with a deadly creature, to disposal of evidence. The comic relief comes most frequently at the expense of the Ratliff family, the dysfunctional redneck meth-dealing taxidermists. And, of course, it is easy to despise Mr. Dial, the used car selling, Sunday school teacher who befriends old widow parishoners from the church in order to take over their estates when they die. These less developed, yet equally important, characters are responsible for some of the most memorable aspects of the novel: drug induced quarrelling between the Ratliff brothers, Hely relieving himself on the carpet, and, of course, a confrontation between a flying King Cobra and the driver of a blue Trans-Am. Theses bits of comic relief can almost make up for some of the slower, irrelevant-seeming aspects of the story. Almost.Overall, &quot;The Little Friend&quot; isn't bad...it's just not particularly good. My purpose here isn't to bash the author or the novel in any way, merely to provide my thoughts. And, personally, I feel more than a little bit cheated, having spent such a large amount of my time, only to reach the end of the novel and be left guessing about the outcome. While the open-ended story is considered &quot;artsy&quot; or &quot;deep&quot; (for lack of a better word) in a short story, I feel that it is more than unfair to the reader of a 624 page novel. The author owes it to the reader. The story itself is not a bad one, certain aspects like Danny Ratliff's concern for his brother Curtis, or Harriet's love for Ida are touching, and many others are quite entertaining, even suspenseful, but I don't feel that it is worth the trouble to mine the rough of the novel to find those few diamonds.
The cable never worked properly and then finally the metal came off the pins! Item apparently is nonreturnable or refundable
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)
Excellent product for applications where a customized pin-out is needed. Used it to establish a connection between a laboratory instrument and a terminal server.
I've had my 1700V for 3 years now and was perfectly fine until recently I got the same error many others seem to have had. The screen goes black and if you power off and on it bursts into life for just a second. This is clearly a common fault with these monitors - but is that acceptable??? Not in my books. If this is a known fault and the life expectancy is only a couple of years then surely NEC should replace the units....Of course this is the REAL world and that just isn't going to happen...is it? No more NEC for me............
The old mote was getting tired so we ordered a new one using the model & type shown on the back of the old mote. No problems were encountered and the new mote arrived in good shape, was programmed to the receiver and worked as advertized.
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.
Before my purchase I spent a lot of time looking at various option with TVs. I work for a major home electronics dealer and I had some special access to testing information and narrowed it down to this model a Sony variations and a Samsung model.This TV won, hands down.The picture is beautiful, especially in DVD or HD, likewise the sound quality is excellent, slight distortion, but with proper calibration it's easily solved.Several reviews have mentioned the sound being "off" and "not syncing correctly" I experienced this slightly in the short film "Star" by BWM Films, otherwise I have had no problems the picture and sound match perfectly.The level of detail and sharpness are by far the best I experienced in Plasma. The color quality and brightness levels are amazing, even if turned down below 25%. The blacks are very black and the whites are brilliant white.The sharpness is equal if not better then many XBR models. I am very pleased and will continue purchasing Toshiba's for years.Make sure you properly calibrate the model (either professionally or with an Avia disc...) and make sure you let the TV warm up to room temperature before you turn it on. Likewise read you manual, a lot of mistake and abuse can come about with improper knowledge of how to run a machine like this.This Toshiba is like a European sports car, you treat it right and it'll treat you right.
I can't tell you how excited I was to see the new book by Donna Tartt. I continue to rave about Secret History for its detail, intrigue, etc. After reading this one, I am almost embarrassed about my past propaganda...It's almost unbelievable that this is the same author. In the last book, you couldnt wait to turn the page to see what happened to each character. In this book, I honestly couldnt have cared less. I kept on reading expecting to find some hint of that fabulous writing but was disappointed with each chapter/section.I was almost happy to see that other Tartt fans here agree with my assessment...I was wondering if I was losing it.Trust me. Some things aren't worth waiting for....
I LOVE THIS LITTLE GADGET. THE ONE I HAVE IS VERY USED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT HAS LASTED ALMOST 15 YEARS, WHAT A COMPLIMENT TO PRESTO!
Works great. Able to find multiple stations to use. Product is very durable.
If you need to run 2 monitors off of 1 HDMI out, this product should do it for you if it only worked. I just tried it and it does not work and now I have to return it. Don't make the same mistake that I did.
this antenna is amazing! although it takes more than a few minutes or seconds to install, everything you need is included. there is no need to crawl around in you attic looking for your splitters or daisy chains. all you need to get to is the dish and back of your tv. reception is amazing and better than local cable! this will pay for itself in less than 3 months! plus i even get stations from other cities. i cant say enough about this product, i cant imagine ANY other antenna working better than this and ive tried them all! this is much better than the omni directional antenna that can be mounted next to your dish. save the money and the eyesore, buy this!
I was a little hesitant to purchase the Monster Radioplay given the mixed reviews of FM transmitters, in general. I read the reviews of all the different brands and designs and finally chose this one. I have been using it all weekend and I have to say I love it. The sound quality is similar to playing a radio, not a CD. This should be no surprise to anyone, since it is after all an FM Transmitter. If you want your mp3s to sound like CD quality than you will have to pay a lot more or invent your own contraption. In the meantime, I would highly recommend using this product.Compared to the ones my friends have, I can honestly say that Monster has the most reliable transmitter on the market right now. Remember, you get what you pay for with some of those other ones. As a side note, my mp3 player is actually my phone and I can also use this to listen to incoming calls on my car stereo. In sum, this serves me well and I am very happy with my purchase. If you are considering buying a transmitter, I recommend this one.
It's a great TV. I bought from Amazon years ago and it's still running strong. The max resolution it supports when hooked up to a computer is 1280x1024. Overall picture quality is outstanding though. Bright picture and rich blacks. The remote is horrible. Controlling some of the PIP functions may take you a while to figure out. The speakers on each side of the screen make the monitor seem a lot bigger then it actually is. The speakers are extremely loud and actually sounds really good. I will run this set until it dies.
The brush does what it's expected, it cleans dust and also removes static, haven't had those loose bristles they talk about in other reviews.
This is an amazing subwoofer. I installed one in my son's 2000 Mustang to compliment a Dual XHD7411 and 200 watt Clarion amp in a tri-mode configuration. I'm not big on an over bearing and distorted thump, thump, thump so I am pleased how this subwoofer hits at the right time and the right amount. If you adjust your amp properly you will feel and hear wonderful bass and not a vibrating disaster. This subwoofer is nicely constructed and well worth the price. The free shipping was very fast. I'm totally satisified and my son enjoys the extra kick it has added to his stereo system. This is one tough little subwoofer. Very, very nice.
Took it to Costa Rica for the waterfalls and what not. Took a few cool pictures and most of them developed with no problems. With the exception of 1 or 2 pictures. But I think it was the person using it that messed them up.
While, a decent price, it quickly become evident upon use, the headphones are not of the greatest caliber. The sound is not the best. And with my ears, the buds do not stay in my ear very well. The cord is a bit short and stiff. I was not happy with the Sony design in this instance. Typically I like their designs.
I got this card a few months back. Bottom line it works great, I am getting ready to buy another. I use it in my Canon G3 and my PDA. Have had absolutly no problems at all, [...].ts remaining. That's outrageous! What's more outrageous is getting a meg for less than 14 cents/per! How can you go wrong with a deal like that? I'll admit that I haven't used the card for more than a couple of dozen shots/movie clips, but reliability and file corruption have not been an issue...I have not had any problems whatsoever with it. Thanks to Viking and Amazon for another tremendous deal!!UPDATE:Have been using the card heavily for nearly 8 months now, and have not had a single problem. The card has been flawless with pictures and video. I make sure to reformat the card after every download, and have had no problems or suprises. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. Also, I filled out the rebate exactly as instructed, sent it in, and had the check in my hands in about 7 weeks. I feel sorry for everyone that is having problems....I'd be angry, too. Fortunately, I've had no problems, so I'm a happy camper!!
I ordered this cable to connect headphones to my TV, so that I can watch without disturbing anyone. Works as expected. No hissing sound.
I had been looking to expand my home theater system for quite a few months when I came across this system. I had been looking up specs online and going into stores to see how they performed. I have a medium sized room and this system does very well. I already had to large tower speakers and was going to put two of the surround satellites in a box, but instead also bought the JVC 8030VBK receiver which can create 7.1 channel sound with any format, so instead I used them all. The subwoofer produces deep rich sounding bass very cleanly at half volume, it doesn't really distort at higher volumes, but instead tends to take over the sound field of whatever you are listening to. The satellites creates crisp and even highs throughout the room and the center channel provides really clean dialogue. The speakers also come with wall mounts and a lengthy amount of medium gauge speaker wire, which doesn't need to be upgraded and provides really easy wall installation. Overall I am very pleased with the system. Others I compared it too were the JBL 236si with the slightly larger speakers and louder subwoofer, but I found that the smaller speakers actually produced a better sound. I also compared it to the Onkyo HTS760 which almost sounded as good, but whose satellites were almost four times larger, bulkier, and uglier. I also compared it with the Sony Dream system which looked great but leaves a lot to wish for in the sound catagory. For the size, sound, look and price, this system cannot be beat. I recommend it with no reservations.
This is my 4th pelican case. I have the i1010 for my Ipod, the 1150 for my video camera and the 1650 which has carried everything from clothes to medical equipment/supplies to weapons and ammunition. All three protected their contents flawlessly for a year in Iraq and even longer at home. My most recent Pelican case, the 1495 is for my Lenovo Thinkpad T61 and related items for future deployments to Afghanistan etc. I am currently using it for transport while I'm stateside. I've had my stuff thrown off too many Blackhawks to take a chance with my pc. Pelican cases tend to be a bit bulky, heavy and expensive, but nothing can compare to their ruggedness and protection from all kinds of austere environments and the elements. The pick and pluck foam inside makes for a custom, snug cushioned fit for any item. No substitute for a pelican. My first and last choice for protecting my valuables while traveling.
This is all you need. there is no difference between expensive and non expensive ones. Dont get sucked into the trap.
RECIEVE AS PROMISE GREAT ADAPTER NEEDED FOR MY SECOND DESK TOP COMPUTER SO I'LL HAVE WIRELESS INTERNET.
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.
After a lot of searching and researching I finally decided to get the G1. What an outstanding camera! As a first-time digital camera user I knew I was buying more camera than I needed. Despite all of its features, it has been easy to use and learn. The camera comes with everything you need to get started and setup is easy. Picture quality is unbelievable! Even the short movies capture great detail. Make sure you buy an extra CompactFlash card with plenty of memory.This camera provides the right combination of features with its rechargeable batteris, which last a long time, to its size; this camera has it all. You can also buy other Canon flashes and lenses which further its capability.Great camera - worth the money!!
This computer tool kit was probably worth the price I paid for it, however, the quality of the tools is marginal The wrist strap is not the elastic one, it is velcro which is inferior and cumbersome. The nut driver broke the first time I used it. Unfortunately the warranty expired the day after I realized this. Back to do some more shopping.
What can I say.......It works! Very well made and the threads work perfectly. But that is what you would expect from Titten. They make quality products. Amazon delivered on time as usual.
Just receiving the kit today I went ahead and measured the gauge of the wire to confirm what others had complained about the misrepresented gauge of the wire. The copper strands that are encased within the extra thick insulation was about 4mm wide in diameter. That translates to about a 6 gauge wire. The cross sectional area therefore will only be safe for currents about only 1/3 (or less) than a 2 gauge wire. If you use this I suggest you only use this for a system that is only 400 watts and use a 40amp fuse instead of the ridiculous 80amp fuse they supply you with. The wires can still be used, but only for amp setups that require far less wattage that it states.AGAIN BOTTOM LINE: THIS KIT IS THE EQUIVALENT TO A 6 GAUGE WIRE. USE IT ONLY TO POWER 400 WATTS OR LESS (assuming you use about the full length 17')Other thoughts. All the other accessories that come with it are decent. The in-line fuse housing looks easily breakable and may not last too long with the heat of the engine bay. Just because it looks cool does not mean you should install it inside the car. If the wires have too much going to them, you want the fuse to pop under the bay rather than having the wire burn your interior carpeting. The black wire protector is weak (thin walls) but it will do I suppose.I read the reviews and decided to get this since I needed a 4 gauge power cable. I was hoping to compensate by buying a 2 gauge kit. It still was not enough.This is blatant false advertisement that could cause an electrical fire in a car. This is not a matter of quality but actual QUANTITY, you expect to purchase a yard stick but all you get is a 12-inch ruler. You would seriously have to have 3 of these cables to equal the total cross-sectional surface area of a 2 gauge wire.Hopefully I can post up a picture of the measured core diameter as a customer image.
The mouse is big, is ergonomic, very comfortable, the surface of it, is very smooth it feels great to the touch, the precision of the Mouse is 3.5 in an 1-5 scale, it has to scrolls, one of the scrolls works as the center button of the mouse but that button along with the right, left, and two side buttons are programmable. The software that comes with it is the worst I have ever installed in my computer, for that I gave the mouse only 1 star out of 5. Is so bad the software that it almost made me install my operating system again and loose all my files. I would not recommend this mouse to any one who uses Windows XP, and for that matter I would not recommend it to any one. The driver that comes with the disc messed up my Operating System in a way that it no longer recognized my regular mouse, it would not even start on save mode, I could not get to the login screen, the system kept turning on an of, even after I unplugged that peace of garbage mouse, after many attempts to enter on save mode I finally managed to enter to my system, "but as weird as it sounds it was on normal mode but I had no hardware whatsoever" and I receive a message from the system telling me that it had a bad registry entry, that destroy my windows registry files, but since I had a backup of the registry the problem got fixed, then I decided to use Norton Goback software and with that I was able to surf the net for a solution and found out that there was a patch for that drive to work on my Operating system, I installed and now I am still using the mouse, but still the software is awful the shortcuts that gives you are of no use for instance it gives you the choice to go back and forward on a web page, but the mouse it self have two sides button that handle that. Let me save money, time, rest, and of course your machine by saying 4 words. Do not buy it.
I have only had it two weeks, but so far I am impressed. The software for creating private and public partitions works flawlessly. Now I have a secure flash drive for traveling.
DVD Player works great & plays almost any format I put in it. A little shaky on some DVD-RW's but overall works very well.
El mouse es excelente para lo que me costo (20$ en oferta)...y la bateria me ha durado desde que lo compre y es solo 1 bateria AA...el unico detalle que le veo es que al poner el adaptador usb por debajo del mouse...este sobresale un poco del mouse entonces cuando pones el mouse con la cara del laser a la mesa queda como levantado :S:..pero de resto es excelente :Dsaludos!!
There is not much to say, you already know the engineering and sound quality of Shure. This is also not different you; it feels like you are carrying an orchestra beside you.One small drawback is, it does not feel much comfortable because of the cables surrounding your ears and you still feel it in your ears.
I have a little different perspective that the other users; I purchased 3 of these computers and additional warranties from Best Buy for Business. Right of the bat, Toshiba did not recognize the Best Buy warranty purchase, so I cancelled the additional warranties. Bad, Bad Move.All 3 computers have the same problem, they randomly lock up and become unusable. I have updated the Bios, all the drivers,scanned for viruses, and kept the XP operating systems up to date. All to minimal avail. The computers would start to perform better (not lock up) and then get back to randomly locking up.What options do I have? Keep sending it back to Toshiba? There isn't any lemon law on computers.In my opinion, I have wasted over 6 grand on unreliable computers. The first reviewer must be a Toshiba planted reviewer.I have no recommendations for other tablets, but only to stay away from this Toshiba. It's not worth the headache.
I like this tripod. It feels solid, durable, and is sturdy. I'm not sure what else needs to be said. That's what I was looking for in a tripod. It's not light, though.
I got this for a little over a dollar on a holiday discount. Great cable. I use it to connect my Laptop to my HDTV. Love it!!!
This is the first, and so far only, stand-alone DVD player I have owned, and I have to say, I'm very happy with it.The convenience of having three separate loading trays means that one disc can be playing while the other two are being loaded; not really very useful for many people, I've noticed, but very handy when you're browsing through those multi-disc DVD packages. I've had some people complain about the lack of eject controls on the remote, but I've never considered that to be a significant problem--it's not like you can accidentally record over a DVD, like you can a VHS tape. Incidentally, the loading mechanism is hardly quiet, but it's not all that difficult to ignore--it's not really as loud as other reviewers make it sound. It's not the fastest loader I've ever seen though.The picture quality is excellent, although I haven't seen a top-of-the-line system to compare it to, and I've had no complaints about the audio (note, I have this hooked up to a JVC 31&quot; S-Video TV and a JVC Dolby Surround 2.0 4.1 [3.1 technically, with a subwoofer crossover] channel component stereo system; the S-Video hookup makes a significant difference in picture quality, especially on those freeze-frames; incidentally, this unit outputs video on both the S-Video and RCA-out connectors simultaneously. I assume it also outputs on the component connectors too, but as I don't have a component TV, I don't know).I don't know how well CompuLink works with this unit, as I have an older JVC stereo system that doesn't recognize the DVD player as a component.The unit is trivially easy to set up, especially by comparison to the rest of my setup, but I still recommend reading the manuals (all of them, including for your TV and stereo components) before starting to set it up--it may save you some grief, and might also remind you of features you've forgotten! Make sure you match up Left/Right pairs properly!! That's about the only tip I can offer.This unit has only ever had problems with a tiny handful of discs, out of the hundreds that I own; I have played both region-locked (region 1) and region-free discs without any problems. Actually, I've had problems with two discs, but the second one turned out to be defective; the replacement worked perfectly. The only other discs that have given me *any* problems were 'Key The Metal Idol' discs one and two--and that was just in the menus. Disc three worked perfectly. I have also played VideoCDs on it, although I had to use a CDRW disc, rather than a CDR disc; it doesn't seem to like CDRs. It tended to lock up after finishing playing VCDs, however, and I had to eject and reinsert the disc before it would recognize it again.I've had the unit lock up on me very rarely, and the few times it did all I had to to was turn it off (it did take a while to actually turn off--about 20 seconds) then on again--I have never had to unplug it or contact JVC, and I hope I never will.
I was never able to get this thing to work correctly. Initially, the card reader would work if I applied pressure to the SD card in exactly the right place. Then it stopped working completely. One of the USB ports also did not work, even after switching cables on the motherboard.
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.
I used two of these to split a cable run into two separate connections. worked great. you need two of these, one on each end of the run, to complete this setup. Think of it as a two lane onramp into a tunnel, with an identical two lane offramp at the other end of the tunnel. the traffic on the two lanes never mixes, not even in the "tunnel".
the sima monopod is a welcome addition to help get great pictures and video. folds compactly and was inexpensive.
Wireless bridge works as advertised but the setup documentation fails to explain that you must configure your workstation's network interface prior to accessing the unit's web interface. I am using the unit to acccess a WPA protected access point. Once configured the product is very solid and I have not had any problems.
Pros -- Easy to use -- entry level cameraCons -- Photo Print quality larger than 4 x 6 is very poor, lots of noise, colors do not seem natural. I would suggest that you spend a little extra money and buy the Nikon P-3 or P-4.
My SB5100 broke after about 3 years so I had to purchase a replacement and decided to get this. Comcast registered this modem and it worked properly like it should. I also hooked up my Linksys WRT120 router the modem and everything was working properly. Speeds stayed consistent to what my package offered.
I absolutely love this cover. prevents my greasy finger prints from transferring from the keyboard to the screen. very fast delivery at a reasonable price.
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!
I have a Thinkpad T21 Laptop (for Work) and an Apple G4 Cube (for home- can't stand looking at PC all day). I wanted to share my DSL between these 2 platforms, one wireless of couse, and cheaply. I found it in SMC! I got the SMC2632W Wireless Network PC Card and the SMC7004AWBR Wireless 4-Port Broadband Router with Print Server. They have support for the Mac OS! Hooking it up was a breeze....although I needed some help with the setup from tech support. They are there 24/7 and very courteous and helpful! Imagine that? Granted it's not a pretty design...I stashed it under the table...everything works very well.
Bought this to use a PS2 bar-code scanner in Windows 7, works without issue. Used it on several machines and it worked fine. Also tried it with a keyboard and mouse fine.
I got an iPod Video for Christmas two years ago from my sweetie. I HATED the earbuds because they kept falling out of my ears. My friend saw me getting upset with my earbuds, and she recommended EarJams. I did not think anything would help with the earbuds, so she bought me a set. OMG! I totally LOVE EarJams because they simply do not fall out of my ears - and, now, I even have to lower the volume on my iPod because there is nothing interfering with the sound coming into my ears. I hope the EarJams will work for the lousy headsets we got with our Motorola Razrs. (My sweetie refuses to use his cell phone's headset 'cuz it keeps falling out of his ear. But, in California, you have to use a cell phone headset or a bluetooth. I am going to purchase a new pair of Ear Jams to test them on our cell phones.)
At first I was thrilled by the rich language and atmosphere of this hefty novel by the mysterious vanishing Tartt. But I soon found myself dozing off and unable to keep up my own enthusiasm for The Little Friend. I lost track of the characters. As for the plot - what happened to it? In the last analysis, neither the characters (you've seen them all before) nor the prose (way too much of a phony thing) add up. But you can throw away those sleeping pills! A great investment for insomniacs.
Nice filter and I do not take it remove it from the lens.... Real protection and the colors it is really enhance
Before I bought my wonderful and utterly fantastic Cintiq tablet I used this tablet to illustrate with (still do a little). The pressure sensitivity is magnificent and control is wonderful. As an illustrator, I found it difficult to get used to because of the dependence on tablet-to-screen orientation (if you turn the tablet to get a better angle on a nice sweeping arc, you are out of orientation with what you are seeing on the screen).The mouse is a bit unresponsive to clicks here and there.Buy this if you are definetely planning on going digital with your painting and drawing, at least to inexpensively explore the world of digital art. Then buy the Cintiq.
Instant Xbox points! NOT. I should have gotten in the car and drove to wallmart.Upon buying the downloadable xbox points, amazon indicated that I needed to wait 2-4 hours for verification. It would have been extremely cool of them to provide that little piece of information up front.Pretty Grumpy.
After weeks of research at some top name stores, a friend (what a good friend he turned out to be) suggested I check out Amazon. I decided to buy the Samsung 4051D from Amazon. It saved me $360 on the price. If you include no tax, I save over $500. When looking at TVs, my wife and I would see a nice picture, walk up to the TV and it would always be a Samsung.The TV showed a great picture straight out of the box. I have it hooked up with component cables. I wanted to hook it up with the HDMI but my HD cable box doesn't have a HDMI output. I called the cable company and you have to get the HD DVR to get the HDMI output. This is my gameroom TV so I don't have a need for a DVR in that room. Even the SD channels look good. Some channels look close to HD quality, others look grainy. In HD, it is awesome. The definition and color and very good.My only disappointment was it took over a week to get the TV but for over $500 savings, it was worth the wait. I have more time than money.Almost forgot, one feature I like about the TV is that when you scroll through the sources, it only goes to the sources that are hooked up. You don't have to scroll through all the unused inputs. My HD Sony (LCD Rear Projection), you have to scroll through all 8 inputs.
had these headphones for about 1 year nowi abuse them everydaytoo lazy to coil chord so its constantly being stepped on pulled yankedwhen im sitting on a chair i roll it over the chord so its now flat?im actually trying to break these so i can get new ones but manthey wont break!sound wise very good for their price good headphones to take around and bang up :)
I wish I had found a review for this product before I bought it. If all you are looking for is a cheap way to play records, CD's and tapes, I guess it would be all right, but I bought it to convert vinyl to CD and have been sorely disappointed.1.) Recording vinyl to CD results in a CD with one track that will need to be split up with editing software on your pc. You can babysit the recording process and press a button each time the song changes, but this is not a realistic option if you are trying to convert more than a few albums.2.) The user interface is horrible. Although the retro styling is attractive, button labels are hard to read and poorly organized. I've lost count of the times that I've hit the power off button instead of the cd eject.3.) There is no line out jack for external devices. Even worse, you cannot record from the line-in jack.4.) My unit was shipped with a broken tape player. I did not find this out until 8 months later when I first tried to play a tape.5.) Because of the broken tape player, I was unfortunate enough to encounter their customer service. Service is substandard. After 8 months, the unit was out of warantee; so I needed to send the unit to them on my own. I paid for shipping and packing and sent the unit and a check to them two months ago. Though they cashed the check (they don't accept credit cards for repairs) two months ago, I have yet to recieve the repaired unit. I called them today to find out where it was and was told that technical service would call me within 2 or 3 days.This is a product and company best avoided.
I like the all-in-one feature of this device. No searching the bag for the right adapter, just slide the one you need out and you are good to go.This really came in handy for me on a recent trip to Amsterdam. The only part that was a bummer, was that it didn't support the 3 prong plug from the US. I had the monster travel power strip with me and couldn't use it with this adapter.
It does keep volume level but it also introduces problems. It creates a high pitch whine, most noticeable when there is no input (ex - when program is paused) and is noisy in general. I still use it, but wish that it was a little smarter.
I searched and searched for the right 56k modem so that I could make calls from Outlook but this wasn't the right one. Time got ahead of me and I never got it sent back to the seller within the time limit. I must say that the seller got it out to me in record time and it was just as advertized. Though, if there had been a better picture of it on the box I wouldn't have ordered it as I would have seen that it was the wrong one. Of course, the packaging is not the seller's fault. Sorry for the negative review.
Muy buen producto y entrega a tiempo , lo recomiendo , calidad y servicio , very good, excelente . .
hooked it up and called the cable company to set everything up. No problems here. I like.
There's no need to repeat all the wonderful things about this camera. It's great! However, I would like to make the following recommendations.1) Get a couple sets of rechargeable NiMH batteries rated at 1500mah. The alkalines I first used were good for about an hour. With the NiMH batteries, I'm still shooting with the same batteries after more than 120 pictures, with no sign of drainage. Don't settle for the cheaper 600mah NiMH batteries, spend the extra money and get the 1500mah rating. Also, I recommend NiMH rather than NiCd, as the later is less environmentally friendly. Radio Shack is selling a set of 4AA NiMH 1300mah batteries plus a charging unit for $1 more than the price of the batteries alone. If you get this, plus an extra set of 1500mah NiMH, you'll be all set.2) Get a 6VDC 800ma adapter, for use when downloading pictures to your computer. It will give you a lot longer battery life. By the way you don't need the 6.5V adapter Nikon recommends.3) Don't use the LCD screen more than you have to when running off batteries. Program the camera to keep the LCD screen off by default. This can be done in M-REC mode. As far as I can tell M-REC mode does everything A-REC mode does (including automatic focus and flash), except A-REC mode forces the LCD screen on, so learn how to use the camera and stay with M-REC. By the way, a quick peek at the LCD every now and then is okay with the NiMH batteries, but don't leave the LCD on any longer than you have to.4) Don't change picture resolutions unless the memory card is empty. I've lost pictures doing this. If you want to shoot at a different resolution, save the pictures first, then clear the memory card and go from there.If you follow these suggestions, you'll find the batteries last a LONG time, and you'll always take great pictures.Enjoy!
For the price, you can't beat this filter. It is good quality and fits perfectly on the camera I bought it for. I wanted to get one to protect my lens and help with "blueing' on photos. It has worked out great. Don't expect professional quality however for the price.
I was looking for a spare Compact Flash memory card to use with my Nikon 990 and IBM ThinkPad. The cost per megabyte for the Viking CF64M-ADAPT is good, but the real star is the included Compact Flash Adapter.I had been using a Sandisk Parallel port adapter, which works reliably. But when I plugged the my memory card into the Viking PCMCIA adapter, then plugged it into my laptop running Windows 2000, it was recognized straight away. Not only that, but the performance just blows away the parallel port adapter. Now I can load 10 MB of pictures in seconds instead of minutes.
My wife and I decided to try this jewel out. We accepted that it's battery life was not great (and both being prior Avionics Technicians figured we could figure out how to change the battery when it does die). It's beautiful, feels great, looks good; is light, is stylish; the isstallation on Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit was a snap. The update from the Mfg website was simple. Everything worked great EXCEPT the touch disk. It refused to work. We drove the 75 miles to the Comp USA where we bought it and took it to the Geek Squad, "help we are stupid and dumb". They couldn't get it to work on the same OS either (did not try vista or XP). They pulled a new one off the shelf, it didn't work, they got a third, same old story. At that point the store manager said they were returning the rest because they did not get full refunds for opened products. So, no wireless keboard & touchpad for my wife yet. Do yourself a favor, if you purchase in a store, make their tech support check it out first. Their was obviously a bad bunch of these. Dave
This is just what I needed to salvage my son's hard drive. Thanks! It worked perfectly.
I have only had this camera for a few weeks and it seems to to great pictures with excellent color and flesh tone, even on the6 megapix setting. The video quality is very good as far as color and definition, however, the videos are jumpy. The anti shake id in my opinion useless, because itis digital and not optical. The 5x zoom is great and the camera is relatively small
I bought this when the Intuos4 came out, so the price was a steal. I'm in love with it, and don't know how I managed to work as a designer/photographer without one!!!I recommend purchasing the sleeve protector as well to protect the surface if you plan to travel with it. This goes everywhere with me - to and from work.
Got the D-Link 7 port hub a few weeks ago, and it seems to be working fine. It certainly adds a level of convenience. I have not tried charging a smart phone with it, but it seems to charge my Nano and Fitbit without a problem.
My USB is on the left side of my laptop, I am right handed so I use my mouse on the right side and it looses connecting by moving it to the right side. The range is horrible, maybe like a foot and it dropped connection and starts blinking and is useless. I should of read other reviews first, seems like this happens a lot with the mouse. The seller was great and provided fast shipping. Try logitech I hear.
The RCA DRC8005N is every bit as bad as all the reviews say it is. It is enough to make me stay away from anything RCA. I grew up watching the great RCA color TVs. I used to work at a repair shop many years ago. RCAs were well built. Those days like many others are gone. Today, I see that apparently you can't delete a title unless you have the DVD. The worst ever!!
Sure, this thing plays everything and anything under the sun. Sure, its loaded with plenty of features for the price. But, it doesn't come close in video quality to my 5-year old Sony unit it replaced. I've tried many various settings combinations, but I can't get rid of the period horizontal color shifts. Another very annoying "feature" is that when a movie is stopped mid-stream and you turn off the player, next time you start from the begining. Remote control layout is so weak that it becomes frustrating after awhile, not just a light annoyance. For the money, its great. As a cheapest way into progressive scan DVD, its great. As a great, or even average DVD player - not even close.
Ever since getting a Sandisk Extreme SD card for my compact camera, I decided to stick with this line. When I got my 40D over a year ago, I got the 4GB Extreme III. I've taken shots in the middle of summer and winter here in Minnesota, and I've had no problems with this card. I use to shoot JPEGS (10MP) and would get a little over 1000 shots; however, I switched to RAW and the number of shots I could take fell to roughly 250. This is usually enough for short outings or events, but today I had to take shots of a long, dance event. For events like this I tend to take a lot of shots without flash, so taking them in RAW format was important for post processing. I picked up the 8GB card at Best Buy (if I had more time I'd order it online for cheaper). A quick format of the card and I was ready to take 500+ shots. I was able to take shot after shot (sometimes less than a second) without any delays or hitch. The only thing I did notice was that the number of shots remaining that was displayed on the top of my camera seemed accurate but in the view finder it was set to 16. I suspect that this was more of a camera issue as it didn't prevent me from taking 500+ shots. If you plan on shooting RAW, I'd suggest getting nothing smaller than the 4GB card (will fit a single layer DVD). I may end up getting a second 8GB card for those really long photography events, plus 8GB specifically to avoid taking too many shots without backing them up. For a new card that I've filled on the day of purchase, its holding up great. If you shoot RAW with a 5D Mark II or comparable in MP, then 8GB may be too small.
I bought this adapter for my Compaq Presario M2000 and started having problems with it within a few months - the prongs in the adapter bent making it hard to connect, then the least little movement would cause it to lose power, finally, it fried my laptop battery so that it no longer held a charge. A friend that bought the same adapter for her laptop had similar problems. Not only a waste of money, but did damage as well.
Compre dos memorias de estas hace 3 a&ntilde;os y me han funcionado a la perfeccion en mi computador de escritorio, recomendado 100%!
This camera was purchased with ebay listings in mind. When I can get the photos to load they are fine for computer usage. BUT it is a rare occasion when this is possible. The software for the camera is horrible. Largan's technical support is even worse. Avoid purchasing this camera at all costs!
I haven't used this camcorder that much yet. But I want to post this to let everyone know that "Pinnacle Studio(tm) Ultimate" is about to be released and will support AVCHD. I just got an e-mail for presell at $69.99.
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.
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.
After excellent, albeit not spectacular, connections with an old ZOOM external serial port V.90 modem, I thought it time to not only upgrade to the V.92 communication protocol but also get rid of the cables and power brick that are part of any external modem, as well as the outdated standard serial port. Note that the old ZOOM modem (with a new XP driver) worked flawlessly on a new DELL 2.6 GHz Pentium with 512 MB of RAM, running Win-XP Pro. I picked the USR 5610 for two reasons: a) it's the one sold in the DELL store for the GX270 model, and b) it is one of the very few PCI modems with an onboard flash-upgradable EPROM (as well as a DSP digital signal processor) -- of course you pay for those extras, as compared with a commodity "Win Modem" that uses the computer's processor. Physical installation was easy enough, as was the software driver (dated 8/01) installation from the enclosed CD. OK, ready to test [after verifying proper hardware installation with XP Device Manager's 'Modem Diagnostics']. Now it gets hairier: if and when the modem connected with my ISP, the "handshaking" just went sour - the modem simply was incapable of recognizing any of the faster protocols and ended up (if it connected at all) at from 14 to 28 kbps speeds -- whereas the previous external modem on the identical phone line delivered from 42 to 46 kbps. Worse, the modem rarely connected at the first try and - even worse - just dropped the connection after a few minutes for no apparent reason. [I'm writing this from my other DELL with a ZOOM internal modem at 49.2 kbps speed]. The USR website shows that a newer "Flash' was available (but no new drivers), which I installed then reverified. Same problems. Neither the USR database nor the techs were of any help, reading from a script that starts with "are you plugged in" to checking the LAN installation. Frankly, I knew more about modem operation than the various techs. Wonder how this company still survives -- maybe it's in chapter 11? Who knows. Basically, this piece of junk was designed for WIN95-98-ME a few years ago; with XP support sort of an afterthought. The XP driver provided on the CD is over 2 years old. Worst of all, I've wasted nearly a full day before pulling the modem card and reinstalling the external modem - warts and all.ADDENDUM: Replaced the old external serial modem with ZOOM's V.92 internal PCI card and updated the driver online; it worked like a charm from the start - at half the cost of the USR modem. [Trying to puzzle out why the USR modem faired so poorly, it might be that the on-board controller is tuned so tight as to misinterpret my ISP's handshaking protocol? Who knows, it just didn't work for me and, as evident from the reviews, for others.
I can't recommend this turntable. Its cheap junk. I've had it for a few years, but I've never used it much at all. Its spent 90% of that time in the box. In the last month I started listening to more vinyl though, buying a few jazz LPs off ebay. Now when I move the needle to the playing position it wants to retract and stop. I can get it to work, but then it will start doing it again. I opened it up to try to figure out what was going on with it. I can see what's causing the behavior but I don't really know what happened to make it do what its doing. Its like there is something missing. I got annoyed looking at the stupid, cheap design of the thing and just resolved to buy a new one (not Sony) with direct drive that will hopefully last.
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.
the reason i give it 2 stars is that its a pretty cool little unit, until it goes awayits just a damn shame that in our use and abuse, rape and pillage, disposible material culture that cyberhome takes it to a new level by giving such a short lifespan to an otherwise useful piece of equipmenti dont care if its only 40 buckswhat is the point? oh i know, i know, pushing more productbut comeon, give us a year at leastmine worked great for 4 monthsif you already have this unit or are gonna buy one anyway, here is a work of advice...unplug the unit when you are not using itthe unit draws almost as much power when its off, as when its onmy friend does this with his and it has lasted over a year
ive tried to install this piece of ... for a week on 3 diferent computers (my p3 with win2000, and a friends p2 with win98, and another frieds p3 with winXP) None, i repeat NONE was able to put this thing playing image, ive download everything for every hardware situation but it was worthless. After beeing really beaving like an obseesed maniac, ive quit! My actually concerned right now is that ive bought it in Portugal and ime right now in italy and cant return it, and the support offered by pinnacle is like the board. Luky u guys that were able to install it!
remote is so so, but the player works very well and plays all my media.
i'm using it in my car and every wherei bought 5 for shipping purposestill working since mid 2009
This little camera is very easy to use yet has all of the features that an experienced, amature (sp?) photographer can hope for. And the software package rocks! This was the best 3 figure purchase I have ever made!
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.
I bought this to go with the new Canon camera I purchased but it's not user friendly, at least not for me. It has no shoulder strap and only fits on a belt. That might be fine for a male (although my husband didn't like it either) but it's very inconvenient for a female. I went out and bought another one and this one is being returned.
I bought these headphones for working out at the gym. I love them. They stay in my ears even when I'm jogging. The rubber coating on the ear pieces is comfortable and there are many adaptors covers to get a perfect fit. The sound is good, although, obviously not as good as if you had full coverings over the ears. The quality of sound is excellent and the bass is nice and full. The bright green is sporty. I like how lightweight they feel. The wires coil up but a little clip helps you to hold the excess wire how you want it. I am so happy I got these earphones!
I'm in law school, and sometimes I need to hear a lecture again to complete my notes. This device is great.
Dropped right in. No mailing label to recycle the old one though. more empty words to please review entry box.
This is an awesome product my other cables kept wearing out cause they would get trampled on, tangled or bent. Now I don't have to worry about that cause this cable protects itself.
Canon Powershot A75 made my day. I was planning on buying a digital camera for myself for sometime. After long search and frustrating analysis, I decided on Powershot A95. Got one through Amazon. I returned it the very next day.. I was not satisfied with the pictures. Probably it's my fault. But still..I was not impressed.My wife and I are planning to gift two digital cameras for our parents.. and not to buy similar ones for apparent reasons.. budget is about $200. So I went for Powershot A75 (canons are always my favorite) and she picked Kodak 4530. (mind that Kodak 4530 is a 5 MP camera). After comparing the pictures and various other things, she returned her Kodak 4530 and got A75. The picture quality is crisp. I am still wondering on why A95 disappointed me.Bottomline is if you are looking for a affordable ($200 range) but good camera.. Go for this one. Oh! another point to add.. I compared Nikon 4200.. I tested this NIkon piece in Circuit city and figured that it takes few seconds in recording a picture. That is there is a wait period between when you take a picture and you can go for the next one. [..]Go for it and you wont be disappointed.
I bought the WPSM54G about a year ago. Prior to that I had been using a D-link WP-311P attached to an HP Business Inkjet 2550, which had been a breeze to set up worked well for six years with my Winodws and Mac OS-X mahcines.Given the high cost, hard to find supplies for the HP 2550, I thought it might be a good time to consider replacing my printer. I bought an Epson CX-9400 AIO printer and initially set up the printer directly over USB. The Linksys WPSM54G seemed like it might be a good solution becasue it offered the potential for bidirectional access and use of all the printer features from any of my machines.Well, maybe if you have one of a a small Linksys-blessed mostly Canon printers it'll work great, as ohter reviewers have stated. I think you can forget about getting full bidirectional support of most HP and Epson AIO devices.I was able to follow the convoluted instructions supplied with the WPSM54G to set up the print server on my wireless LAN. But getting the print server on the LAN is only the first part of the battle. Next, it is necessary to install software to provide a virtual USB port to fool your AIO device's drivers into thinking they're still communicating with a directly wired printer. I my case, no amount tinkering, cajoling or swearing was sufficient to get it to work. The Linksys configuration software stoically insisted that no print drivers were installed; game over Dude!Just to prove to myself I wasn't daffy, I tried setting up an HP 2600n color laser printer with the WPSM54G, and that worked, but was pointless since the HP 2605N has an ehternet port that allows it to be plugged directly into my router, rendering the need for a wireless box moot. I experimented a little with the WPSM54G using using the HP 2600n as a test mule, and found the Linksys virtual USB softwrare and/or the WPSM54G firware is buggy. It doesn't alwasys cede control when a given PC is finished using the print server. Even the original PC winds up getting locked out, necessitating a power cyle of the print server to release the lock-out.My ultimate solution was to simply get a printer that already had Ethernet and Wi-Fi built in. For just a few dollars more than I paid for the WPSM54G I found an Epson Workforce 510 at a local warehouse club, and it works without drama with my 32 bit Windows and Macintosh OS-X machines.My recommendation is to simply upgrade your printer instead of spending hours trying to get the Linksys WPSM54G to work.
I was a little skeptical when I first purchased this cable. I know have three of them in use and I have not had a single problem. Buy it!
I was very skeptical to see a 6-ft long HDMI cable for such a low price, and against what was probably my better judgment at the time I bought it. I have been very happy with this product - it works just as well as any other HDMI cable that I own or have used, and is one of the best finds I have ever found on Amazon! I am very happy with this cable, and if I ever have a need to buy another 6-ft HDMI cable, I will get another one of these!
I love this dvd player, you can update it and can play movies on diferent kind of compresion
This CD player is everything it claims to be. This unit worked 100% right out of the box. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Controls are very straightforward. XM setup was a breeze. Sound is great, I don't notice any distortion. You won't find a better deal.
I've used the Computrekker AW for a few years and found that, because of the size of the backpack, I ofter carried far more gear than I needed sometimes. The Slingshot 200 was the right size for me.I've loaded it up and it's still not terribly heavy. 30D with Grip and 24-70, 70-200, a 580EX, and my 50mm will all fit in the main compartment if your creative and utilize 100% of the space. I've even put a XTI with a 30mm in the top compartment with batteries and compact flash in the extra spots. Now this isn't ideally what it's made for, but it gives you an idea of how much "stuff" you can "stuff" in at once if you're so inclined.I'm quite happy with the quality of all the Lowepro product I own and it's unlikely that I'll venture into any other brand of camera bag as I'm quite satisfied.
I played around with these headphones as soon as I received them and soon realized that the aluminum shaft between the ear piece and the speaker was much too long. The bud itself fits into my ear just fine and I can see how they would be useful in the gym, the very reason I picked them up. If I wear them as they were intended, inside the ear canal, then the ear piece sticks out from my ear where it serves no purpose. I played around with them and realized this problem could easily be fixed with a shorter shaft about half the size. If you have large ears these would fit and feel great. I consider my ears average, in no way are they small. The speaker is remotely adjustable swivling a tiny, tiny bit. Bottom line these ear phones would be great if they had about five more ways to adjust them.
I bought the Lenmar battery as an extra battery for my Canon SD1100 IS. It has great life and fits perfectly in the Canon battery charger that came with the camera. It's perfectly compatible and was relatively inexpensive. A very good buy!
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"
Don't be confused between this product and the Apple genuine cable for iPod/iPhone. This product appears to use cheaper materials and lacks the Apple embossment on the cable itself. The printed information on the cardboard package is misleading to confuse consumers as if this is an Apple product. Having said all this, I have had no functional problems with this cable for both charging and data transfer between my iPhone 3G and USB2 ports in my hand. In fact, I've got two - as it was a fraction of the price of the Apple cable from the Apple Store. Overall it does well what it is supposed to do. I am satisfied with it.
Works as advertised. It's an HDMI cable. How can you mess that up?
this is for point and shoot camera, and it works. it's light, stable enough to hold pretty much any ponit and shoot, and even light DSLR. Excellent price!
I'm just stunned ... I thought the SanDisk Ultra II I bought was defective as my Canon S50 DigiCam seemingly w/o reason had a disk error !But Nooooo ... much to my surprise the SanDisk Ultra 256 card is not defective but operator error resulted in corrupted disk format ...I found a free demo tool that revealed all the photos are still intact ... and, after purchasing the tool, I recoved all but a part of one photo!Here is the s/w I used: (http://www.lc-tech.com/photorecovery.htm)FWIW: Be very careful when using a CF Reader and swapping CF cards ... be sure to do an eject and don't manually pop a CF card out and pop another in!
What else can you say? Easier than going to the store,you can give it as a gift and it works great!
This charger is good to have around. I go through batteries like crazy with my new camera, and this charger is perfect (as long as you have a rechargable battery of course :))My only negative thing to say is that when it's done charging, it makes this weird electrical buzz noise, but just unplug it and problem solved!
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 had one little hitch setting up the remote. Called Logitech and had it fixed in about five min. Has work perfectly since. Great remote, great service.
Perfect sacrificial UV Haze filter, no aberrations or optical characteristics to speak of. At this price you really cannot go wrong. Buy extras!
The Coby CD/Cassette Player that we bought worked for CDs but the cassette player made a loud humming noise that we were not happy with. We returned the unit.
This is a great product. I was replacing a 10-year old wired headset with this. I now have the ability to walk around the office, and even out into the warehouse, and still pick up calls and conduct business. This has made my work flow much better. No more long times on hold, when I was unable to go to a file or even to get a cup of coffee while waiting.I HIGHLY recommend this!
As others have mentioned, this machine fails with no warning.Mine failed after less than 40 uses. Toshiba's reply wasessentially, "Have a nice day."This is a known problem and Toshiba could care less.So scratch Toshiba off of my list. I will not buy their productsagain.
WebCam not working. Mouse works fine. The package was damaged when I received. Tried to install various updated but still it is not working lost my hope now and it is un-usable. The software which comes with package is very old.
I like this lens. There is one draw back using it with my Sony DSLR, to switch from manual to auto-focus you have to change a switch on both the lens and on the camera body. I like this lens.
I got this when it was on sale as a Gold Box offer, so I paid about half the regular Amazon (not suggested) price. For that price, this rocks. The sound is great, but it's no Bose. But then, Bose isn't cheap. It was a gift, and for that person's needs, it is perfect. It actually has a much better sound quality than the average iPod box on the market, even at higher retail than what I paid.
Found this gem after checking our system specs out on the Crucial website. Install was super easy and I'm thrilled I don't have to buy a new computer. Ram was all it needed.
If you buy this after reading these reviews you will kick yourself.Forget one-touch record (only after you select the "yes" in the format dialog box and then press enter and then select source).Be prepared to throw away the ruined disks. First it recognizes a disk then it doesn't. Cumbersome, confusing, and flawed in its basic design.Why was this released to the public at any price?I took mine back to the store. You will, too. Try the mini Lite-On. I got it for the same price and it is working well so far.
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...
Crystal Clear sound, great headphones. Really a joy for me to use these. I hook them up to my receiver when I play PS3 and they sound great and feel great to me even after hours of play.
I've owned this camera for some time now and have found it to be an outstanding camera in every way. I have not written a review on it until now. Yesterday I fell into a stream in the Great Smokey Mountains while filming grandchildren. Need I say I thought it was "history" for the camera. To make a long story short, in between a few emails to Canon's very good custmer support, I found a way to return the camera for possible repair when I returned home. In the meantime, the Canon slowly dryed out as functions became normal. Now, about 24 hours after my unscheduled swim, the camera still has a bit of a problem with the LCD monitor but it is back up and working! Now your experience might be different and maybe I am just a lucky guy, but I cannot say enough good about this camera. It is fantastic! It is small enough to carry in your pocket. Had I carried another larger camera on a recent trip to Egypt I would never have taken it along for a ride on a camel. The Canon made the trip and we have some super shots of the pyramids from aloft the camel!One last point. Some may have wondered about compatibility with the Apple operating system. (The above narrative describing this camera mentions Windows but not Apple.) I have found no problem whatsover transferring footage from the Canon to my Apple G4 via the firewire connection.
Right now I'm only using the device for my video capture needs using the Studio 9 software and relying on Nero Digital for video editing which is very basic and functional. I still can't figure out how to use the remote control. I've re-installed the installation cd hoping it could be fixed but still no remote control function. When I tried capturing video using the composite/s-video input function of Media Center program, it produced a 1/4 duplicate video at the bottom of the screen which is unusual. I'll give the softwares that go with the device 2 stars for "user-friendliness".
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.
I ordered these wipes to clean my LCD screens and notebook screens. To my surprise they were all dry! the liquid had evaporated and the wipes were useless. I tried different pouches to see it was just one that had dried out but all opened were dry. Very disappointed and a waste of my money!!!
The product is very user friendly and ocean maps are detailed very nicely this gps allows to have all of us coastal maps for one flat rate instead of geting the ocean map cd and being limmited to only one section of a map and this product allows you to use many more aditional features to coinside with it such as depth finder, weather tracking and xm radio.The only drawback to this product is i figured it would have more of a land topo for hiking on it instead you have to buy the cd for 79+ dollars and be limmited to only so many maps for what your data card is capable of holding another draw back is the data cards are way to much for what you get max data card is 512 mb for 120+ dollars when you can buy a 2g sd memory card for 8-15 dollars.Depending on your specific needs for the gps their are other options garmin offers for coastal map gps that are more reasonable price and accept aditional featers such as memory cards and pre-loaded topo memory cards at a more reasonable price.
Cable supports up to 720p and 1080i, but not 1080p. Will cause screen flickering and loss of signal, as well as and audio problems when trying to enable 1080p with this cable.
Avoid this player at all cost. I know this player costs about 30 dollars, but I received this player as a gift. It is my first DVD player so I wasn't really expecting anything with great performance. But what good is any DVD player if it doesn't play DVDs. About one month after I got it, it started to skip in both picture and sound on every single movie I put in. I've looked on many sites and this seems to be a common problem with this player. I suggest paying a few extra bucks for a better quality player.
We bought this TV in February of 2006 and have had it for a year now. It was side by side with a Panasonic HDTV and the picture was comparable. Maybe a 5% difference in sharpness but once we got it home you couldn't tell any difference. My brother has a 46" Samsung HDTV CRT and the picture on my Sylvania is hands down better. Of course thats comparing CRT to Plasma. I am running Digital cable with the HDTV package thru it and the picture is great.Cons: - Speakers are horrible but I have it hooked up to surround sound.- The remote is to basic. It has everything you need to run the TV and adjust it but it just seems cheesy.- No HDMI connection
Unfortunately, the Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 250 OHM are not a good choice for professional users.I had problems with low end distortion within two years of purchasing. I sent them for servicing via the warranty cover and received the headphones back with a fresh set of ear-pads, but with exactly the same technical issues.Last week, one of the drivers died, inexplicably, dead, nada, nothing.They are out of warranty now, so how much for repairs?Quoted 70.00 by UK distributor!! the same lot that gave me fresh earpieces in place of fixing the driver the first time around.The build quality, relative to price, is poor, they are not in the same class as the DT100 and sound worse. These are hi-fi headphones, don't be fooled by the "Pro" descriptor.Additionally, the large hollow plastic ear pieces are a problem insofar as any cable movement/taps (including head movements) etc. sends resonance directly to the earpiece shell, I found this very annoying in critical listening situations.If I were to buy Beyerdynamic headphones again (which I won't) I would opt for the DT150, the have a much flatter response and provide good bass extension without being boomy. You hear a lot of talk about the DT770 PRO having issues with "recessed mids," I have to agree with this, another problem if you are looking for accurate results. I found them useful for picking out upper range nuances when having to work at less than optimum levels with monitors, but that's about it.Prior to owning this set I had a set of AKG K240S which worked perfectly for 10 years. Very neutral sound, accurate, with great build quality, and now with a detachable cable, so I am about to purchase a pair for only $99, 10 less than getting the DT770 repaired.Avoid this product if you are looking to spend your hard earned cash on a good pair of workhorse headphones, they will let you down eventually.
The Lowepro Slingshot 200 is much better than most shoulder bags. It is pretty secure and allows more movement of the arms. Because of the side opening the camera is pretty easily accessible.I use this pack to hold my Canon 40D with a 28-135mm and the 15mm fisheye. I also keep a point-and-shoot with a small tripod and a waterproof case in the pack. With all that, I still have room for two more lenses.Traveling with the Lowepro Slingshot 200 is OK for short trips. Wearing the pack for long periods can really hurt your back because of the uneven load. The pack can not be worn comfortably on the left shoulder, so you may end up carrying the pack in your hand, or leaving it at the hotel after a few days.Overall, I think it is probably much better than a standard shoulder bag, but possibly a little worse than a regular photo-backpack because of the back pain.
This turntable and most if not all the Crosley's turntables are overpriced for what it gives you. First off, the sound quality is not very good and the tone arm does not have a weight control to prevent the stylus from severely damaging your ablums if accidently kicked or knocked. Also without weight control on the tone arm, more pressure is applied on the sound groves and your albums won't last very long. You can definitely get a better deal for a turntable equipted with tone arm weight control so the stylus will ease up your fine albums and still give you excellent sound quality.
There no other word to describe this camera. Don't go for its 3MP/3x tag, there are many others things which need to be good. For example picture quality, battery life, features, indoor pics, build quality are all bad.Anyways the camera isn't worth your money. Just 3MP doesn't mean good pics...
I play games and listen to music, and this is one fine system for doing both. I especially wanted this system for its architecture (wireless surround-sound speakers, powered by an electrical outlet instead of batteries). The surround-sound wireless connection is flawless, and the setup is nice and neat with no cables getting in the way--and of course, the sound quality is superb. The one problem I have, which took me a while to figure out, is not really a problem with this system in itself. I use a Linksys wireless router and network card, which both run at the same frequency (2.4 GHz) as the wireless speaker connection. Turns out when I have the speakers on, my wireless connection to my router gets blocked most of the time. I verified this several times by switching my speakers on and off. So just one thing to consider. Hopefully, I can fix this by playing around with different channels on my wi-fi network.
I bought this little camera for my wife to replace a Fuji Finepix 3800 that had too many settings and buttons for her to figure out. I handed her the box, and within minutes she was taking pictures. It's a simple yet elegant camera for every day usage, and takes a really nice picture. I have a Minolta Dimage 7hi that cost $1499, and her Kodak EasyShare C613 takes just as fine a picture. It's small enough so that she can carry it in her pocketbook. I also bought a 1 gig digital card so she can take over 800 pictures.
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've used the FM transmitter several times since purchase and am really impressed. I play MP3's from my Palm Pilot and the sound is awesome.
If you need to haul around multiple cables,hubs,routers, etc., then this is your backpack. Several pockets, a secure sleeve for your computer, and PLENTY of room for your accessories. I expected the best, and Targus delivers...as usual.
This is a great mouse. The optical mouse works great and is a huge improvement over the ones with a ball. It takes some time getting used to the feel bit of the mouse, but now I would never go back. You can feel buttons and hyperlinks. If you drag stuff, you feel the weight, scrollbars are feelable, this is great. However, the use of this is limited, and depending on the software you use. I edit a lot of graphics, and I would have loved it if I could feel it when I draw a line and I cross another. I would like to be able to feel my drawings, and that will only happen when the maker of my graphics editor builds this in. Installation on win2000 did not go right. As soon as the Imersion Desktop loaded on startup my mousecursor frose. After numerous in and de installations it appears to work now. As usual with logitech you get a lot of paper in the box, but no sensible installation instructions and no supportphonenumber (in Europe). For this the 4 stars.
The point is, you get what you pay for. Your standerd Three wire set up will work just as good. If you want real quality you will have to pay for it. I went with a Monster Cable.
They were too inexpensive and this spend-a-holic was ready to drop so much more for audio bliss....but these tame my wallet every time. I just can't justify spending more because I'm married to these headphones! Imaging, bass, treble, all excellent and they had more pace and dynamic range than I thought they would, much more than the slovenly Dt880s and sure the Dt770s need breaking in but you'll enjoy that period too. Stunning for the money. I feel like I stole them. (Not that I did...ahaha) But seriously if you're on a budget or need a second pair just for fun, get these regardless of what musical genre you prefer. I consider them one of the best buys in all of audio. Oh and to get my heads out of the clouds: Beyers will probably find your sweet spot, no matter what your sound preference, within their 770/880/990 series. Also when the T1s get below a grand, I'll be a lookin' that's for sure...in the mean time me and my present wife, the DT770s (80 ohm), will enjoy our nuptials.
Excellent product at a very reasonable price. Strongly recommend to anyone. Works flawlessly and transmits the audio/video signal without any distortion.
yup .. just like everyone else said, this piece of junk decides to stop printing around 2 years after the first ink cartridge is installed. Don't bother buying new catridges, the tubes are jammed and there's no way to fix it. Just do a google or yahoo search for cx5400 and you'll see a thread from fixyourownprinter or something of the sort. I'd be surprised if ANY of these printers are stil printing after 3 years. On the other hand, my Canon i470D prints like it was fresh out of the box 4 years later !!! And ink cartridges are less than 2$
After reading all these great reviews I thought I will get HiFi sound from these headphones. My hopes were shattered in first 10 seconds of listening. The phones do not have high frequency range at all. I ran the test frequencies on it later. The bottom line is that instead of advertised 10Hz-22KHz the phones deliver 10Hz-4KHz at best. The bass is is also unnaturally lifted. My 10 year old budget Philips HP170 headphones sound way better. Unfortunately it's falling apart and I am looking for a replacement. Certainly not HARX500.
I've had this &quot;scanner&quot; for about 3 years now. Let's put it this way: I had time to go watch an episode of Friends while this thing completed a 300dpi scan. It has given me nothing but trouble from the beginning, and the other reviews are correct in that there is no support for any new OS's (Win 2000, XP, etc.) short of purchasing new drivers from the manufacturer. Umax is a bunch of daft cretins if they actually think anyone will waste their money on such inferior support. I was fortunate enough to find a pirated copy of their updated drivers (it came from overseas and was in a different language) so I could use the scanner with XP. Surprisingly it worked but that didn't stop the errors and incredible slowness this machine is notorious for. I wish Amazon would add negative stars to their scale.I hope other potential customers will steer clear of it and find another model, even another company. You'll be much happier.
Don't waste your time or money! I bought the Netgear WGT624 wireless router and I get FULL signal, thats right, 99% signal where I only got 50-60% (if I was lucky) using my "Expanded" Linksys network (with the Linksys high gain antennas too!!!). Learn from my mistakes. After dealing with Linksys, except for some quirky tech support requirements, Netgear is amazing...absolutely amazing.
I purchased this product based upon the recommendation of their representatives, only to find it has a copy write lock that I can't remove. I'm not an expert in this matter and rely on the rep from Sony and Amazon's vender to help me and neither did. I'm out the 20 bucks, too exasperating to spend the time on phones being transferred from one department to another.Thank you
i chose this card among the similar products, because the description stated that it included FM antenna. well, it doesn't include either antenna, or batteries for remote control. also it looks quite different than the one on the picture. my first impression: i strongly dislike this thing and the company that sold it. i'll update the preview when i get the antenna and intall this card
I received this filter as a freebee on a lens that I bought. I went out on a sunset shoot at the beach and was getting tons of internal reflections. Bad filter.
Llego el empaque sin la memoria. Estas son la acciones que hacen que pierdan credibilidad estas operaciones. En Liberty Express informaron que la causa fue que el vendedor no lo envi&oacute;.
This is not a good CD walkman EVEN if it is by Virgin. Though it may look cool in the photo, it isn't. The color is dreadful, the covering looks and feels weak(like you could drop it and it would break right away.), the earbuds is annoying, the remote is not that handy, it is too big and take up space, and the hand strap makes the CD walkman look even worst. ALSO, THE SOUND QUALITY IS HORRIBLE. TO SUM IT UP, DO NOT BUY THIS PLAYER!!!! You wonder why this CD walkman is so cheap? BECAUSE IT IS A CHEAP AND WEAK PLAYER!! GO GET A SONY CD WALKMAN IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD QUALITY PLAYER!!! Sony CD walkman are more stronger, the sounds are AMAZING, and just go check out Sony instead.
As far as I know this product may work as advertised. However, I don't think a HDMI signal can be divided by a simple splitter such as this. At least it did not work for me in trying to split HDMI out from a cable box.
My roommate's mouse broke (she had the older L shaped receiver)... and I thought it was because she's bad with technology. But I'm a computer junkie who knows how to take care of her technical equipment... and even mine broke (a few months later, I had a straight receiver). It just gave up on me. Not a battery issue. More like a connection issue.Now I read all these reviews about it breaking on people. Well, I'll write back when my other roommate's break, and when my cousin's break.Don't get me wrong... but it was great while it lasted. Less than half a year. Gonna go back to my Logitech. That never broke on me.
this mouse doesn't track well at all - is very jumpy - and doesn't glide smoothly even on a smooth surface. I bought it as a replacement for my icemouse mini (no longer available) and this one is also a bit high for my tiny hands.
Purchased this unit in January '04 and it failed within 60 days.Unit was repaired under warranty. Used approximately six times and it failed again. Same problem. When I turn unit on it displays, HELLO PROTECTION GOODBYE, and shuts down. Toshiba has not been very helpful as they say this unit is out of warrantee. I am advised that if the same part has failed they will pay parts and labor, Otherwise they will pay for the part and I will have to pay half the labor charge. Will never purchase another Toshiba product again.
I was very skeptical about this cable given the low price, but most of th reviews were favorable. It does not work with my brand new Pioneer 1080 upconvert DVD player. I went to best buy ang fot one for $20, that works just fine. It tried it with my friend's player, still no signal. There is no return label and I will probably end up paying more in return that it was worth in the first place. Stick to known brands that this low quality stuff!!
I bought this player because the size of the CD magazine fit the limited space I had. I read all the reviews and most were favorable but a small percentage of the reviews reported problems. When I received this player I loaded six commercial music cds in the Pioneer magazine. Two of the CD's played well, two of the cds played but with very poor quality, and the player did not recognize two of the discs at all. I moved the positions of the cds around in the magazine, but had exactly the same results, so it didn't matter what position the discs were in the magazine. All six cds played with no problem in another player. I returned this player to Amazon the day after it arrived and I bought the Yamaha 5 disc player, which played all the same cds the Pioneer unit had problems with, with no problems. So I have concluded there was a problem with the specific Pioneer player I got. This was the first time I had returned an item, and Amazon was outstanding. The return shipping was easy, and the refund was fast.
I wasted a day trying to get this to work on two different PCs. The first, a Dell M50 Precision laptop with 1 GB memory and a 1.8 GHz processor, would capture sound just fine, but only color haze for video. I thought that it was because the M50 has underpowered USB 1.1 ports, so I wasted the second half of my day on my newer faster desktop (also 1GB memory). The best that I got was audio with the sound speeded up (voices sounded like they were on helium) and the same color haze for video. Apparently, it doesn't pay to scrimp in this area. I will promptly return the product and look for something better. From the other reviews, it doesn't appear that wasting more time putzing with tech support would prudent.
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.
The product description is decieving... but you already know this from previous reviews. I just wanted to add mine to lower the overall average rating for this product. DO NOT BUY IT FOR THE 2ND GEN NANO! Consider yourself warned.
My old and much loved EB500 was knocked to the floor one Fridayand turned into several pieces, so I decided to replace it.First, I checked out the 'ebookman', but quickly discovered that,through a combination of greed and stupidity, the .rb format isnot supported. I returned it and purchased a new REB1100.The REB1100 is a updated model of the older EB500 and has a fewthings right about it.The new surface and lighter weight are real pluses. Until Irubberized the surface of my old EB500 I was prone to crampsin my hand and wrist.The ability to use flash memory cards is a nice touch. I nowhave the ability to carry hundreds of books with me when I travel.The modem is of no use to me. I store all my books on computers.Hundreds of books. NONE of them encrypted or keyed to a specificpiece of fragile hardware. That means I can replace the hardwareand still read my books without forking out a lot more money.Why anybody would put themselves in that position is beyond me.It's like buying encrypted movies that the only work in theVCR you own today and having to buy all new movies when youreplace that VCR.[Sorry, greed and stupidity always irritate me.][They tried the same stunt with the DVIx formatted DVD's. Buyit now then pay again and again if you want to watch it. Ohyes, and let us track all this too. Greedy, stupid and no longeraround. ]Anyway, back to the story ... the new REB1100 was defective.The USB port didn't work. I made a first guess that I had a baddevice driver.I have 3 home computers, all with USB devices hanging off them.In every case the systems would detect when I plugged the ebookin, but the RocketLibrarian software would not connect. Also,the OS's reported that the device driver on the CD was notwritten for the ebook.I tried tech support. Closed for the weekend. Tried web sites.The URL given in the software returned a 404 (not found) error.I finally found a working web site, but support is non-existentand there are/were no downloadable drivers.The end result of many hours of testing was that I determinedthat the problem was in the eBook itself. The store tells me Ishould send it in for repairs. At my own cost. And the usersguide says that I may get a refurbished unit back. Reviews onCNET give the same warning.Gee. I get to pay for a new and defective product. Pay againto ship it off for repair. Wait for several weeks, then Imight be the proud owner of a used (refurbished ) eBook.Wrong Answer.Jevon Grimes at eBook Technical Support got back to me andlet me know that Microsoft didn't include USB support inWindows ME (wrong) and that I could contact "RCA WarrantySupport for a replacement CD".This seems like a stock answer to me, so maybe the devicedrivers on the CD are defective, like the OS reported. Ifthat is the case, why can't I download them from the web site?They are not very large. Can anybody say 'Customer Support'?I checked out a friends working eBook and found that the eRocketLibrarian software is also defective. On my old EB500, when theeBook was plugged into it's cradle, the software listed thefiles that it found on the eBook. A little green box wouldappear across from the book title to indicate that what wasloaded. Not so any more. There is no indication as to whatis actually on the eBook. Oh, the column is there, labeled 'OneBook'. It just doesn't work.My old EB500 came with the ability to view html files. Notso the new and improved REB1100. My old EB500 also came withsoftware that allowed me to convert text and html files tothe rb format the REB1100 requires. No more.It's as if somebody sat down and decided to kill the marketfor the eBook.There are a number of other problems with this product, butit all comes down to a lack of quality control, customersupport or intent to develope a market.The real problem with this from my point of view is that Ireally loved my old ebook and was forced to try to find aworking REB1100. [I hate rewarding greed and stupidity!!!]I never did find one with a working USB port, so I load mybooks on the flash memory card and then plug the card intothe REB1100. This works, but they included NO provision toeject the memory card and it is very hard to get a grip onit without the risk of breaking it. I ended up putting atape flap on the card that I can pull on when I need to swapcards.These are my experiences. Your mileage may vary.Kirk Sauberksauber@cisco.com
Liked the features of the unit so tried it out. Loaded 220 Cd's and the red light goes a flashing. Reboot etc to no avail. Returned to Escient. My UPS ticket said it arrived on a Monday. The repaired unit was on my doorstep Wednesday PM !! Escient said they replaced the HD and upgraded my power supply.( apparently the one whose fan runs every half hour even when it was off,,annoying feature)Saved all my previous loaded music tho.Good news so far...Then started to load my remaining 100 or so CD's. Program locks up.Cant get out of the one window,,, would continue to load music but loading progress would indicate 32 minutes to load a 48 minute CD !!That was it for me.Returned for a refund.
The good: Easy and intuitive to program...hooks up to your PC so you don't spend a day trying to navigate little tiny menus with little tiny buttons. This thing is a DREAM and all remotes should be programmed this way.You can create softkeys for any function on any device and put them in any order on the big, easy to read display. You can create "Activities" such as "watch DVD" which will turn on (for instance) your DVD player, AV Receiver, and TV and make each device go to the proper setting. Truly a wonderful, wonderful remote. Except...The Bad: The first one I received had many buttons in the right middle area that simply didn't function. Sent it back, got a replacement, and all is well EXCEPT that the "Volume Up" button advances in increments of two channels (also located on the right, middle area of the remote). This one will have to go back, too. VERY SHODDY WORKSMANSHIP.The Best: If you have a Motorola DVR (Comcast, Warner, Fios) this remote allows you to utilize the hidden commands that allow you to go 30 seconds forward and ten seconds back. great for skipping commercials.
I bought this cam because i was going on vacation to florida, i'm dissappointed with the quality the cam has, very poor, sometimes blurry, doesnt matter what you do with the settings to change it still does the same thing, as to the video quality it's just as poor, the zoom is bad too cause when you zoom in to an object it becomes so dazzled that you can't make out what it is. i will continue to look for a cam online.
I'm in the process of getting my second one of these gizmos repaired/replaced. The lense will not retract after being shut off. This should not be happening. It goes off to Sony next week for warranty repair. Not even 60 days old. Not good.
I picked up pair a month or so ago from a local &quot;Mart.&quot; Nicely sized, however, no sub-code feature makes these units almost unusable in any type of crowded (theme park) venue. In addtion, the speaker quality was poor. Frequent message repeats were required to communicate effectively. Pass.
I loved this DVD player when we bought it. It works well, is reasonably priced, has a handy-dandy carrying bag that hooks to the back of the carseat, and had pretty good sound and picture. Unfortunately, based on our own experience and that of the other users, its expected shelf life is probably 10 uses or less. We used the player only for long road trips, and were careful not to damage it or use it roughly. Between trips, it was carefully packed away in a closet. After using it a half-dozen times, the picture stopped working, and only displayed black. At roughly $25 per use, we would have been better off renting one each time we needed it.
I recieved this product in good condtion but when I assembled it for use it failed work at all. The screen lit up but did not ever connect to the satellite system. I did smell some melting plastic I think something inside may have shorted out.
This is probably my worst investment...if it wasn't raining right now I would return it in a heart beat. I don't really listen to the radio but the CD player on this thing is the worst. I put a CD in it and it started skipping. I thought it was just because the CD was scratched, so I burned another one and it's STILL skipping as we speak. Avoid this at all cost!!
Don't buy this product from g_grunfeld. Another Amazon ripoff artist. Never received the tapes and when contacted he says someone in Hawaii bought them? I told him I lived in CA, checked my address on the shipping order and it was correct. He said I'd have to wait for the Hawaii guy to send them back to get my money. Brilliant!! He ships to Hawaii but it's my fault?! Put into dispute with Amazon.
I used it only for 2hours or so while driving and after a while, the green light was gone. No matter what I did, the power indicater was not turned on. I am not sure if it was broken while driving and it was too late to returned this product. Sorry it is only one star. If it was working fine, I would have given 4 stars.
PalmConnect USB Kit doesn't work with macosx 10.3.9 with my old Palm IIIx. I tried all the advice from Palm, from other users who had posted at various places on the web and could not make it work. I sent it back and got a refund. Then I got a new Tungsten E2 which uses a USB connector.
Okay, so I bought this product, and of course, I didn't check these reviews. Silly me.First off, I don't really have any problem with the adapter. Don't use their software, just enable Windows Zero Config (XP).Second off, my signal strength seems decent (2 of 5 bars) for the distance I am connecting from. Two walls and a driveway separate me from the router. (No, I am not stealing internet, it's my landlords router, he said it was okay.)Third off, when I try to connect the second adapter to the second computer, they both go screwy. Connected at first, then disconnected, tried again, immediate disconnect, then that pretty little green LED light stops working all together.Fourth off, don't even bother calling their tech support. I saw someone saying in a review that they don't speak English. They do, just poorly. Eventually, after trying to understand what this guy said, I just said, "Umm... Yeah... I'll try that... bye."So, to sum up, don't buy it. Buy something else. You'll thank me later.
I bought these babies concurrently with the battery-powered Coby CS-MP23 and a similar generic version from Walgreens "GoStereo" brand, all for the same price. At the electronics store, I noticed at least two, possibly three, packages of this model (CS-P14) which were obvious returns, which made me leery. Mine certainly became the third or fourth to be put back on the shelf... and they WEREN'T "defective"... just a "bad design", I told the customer service counter.So getting to try two "mini" but battery-powered versions, along with these hugely larger yet unpowered speakers, side-by-side, was eye-opening, if disappointing. Believe it or not, these speakers were the quietest of the bunch. However, the volume of all 3 models were in similar range. These CS-P14's were worst in terms of sound, though--quite a disappointment. I would think that unpowered speakers which nevertheless had a decent amount of surface area, would be the best performs in terms of straight fidelity, if not volume. Nope. Sound was, well, VERY muddled. Voice (the primary usefulness for a product like this) was not clear. Voice through this model was the most difficult to understand of the three (add that to the lowest volume, too, and we have a clear loser). Highs just weren't there, I mean almost at all. And "bass"... well, you know. Not enough to make it in any way make up for its deficiencies.The product packaging advertises how the speakers can be put together (as if "kissing") for more compact transport, but the way it is illustrated, with the speaker wire wrapping around the bases to keep the pods together, the laws of physics don't work that way; the wire wrapped at the base would actually serve to pull them apart like a clamshell. I envisioned a way that, with a slightly better design, that this would've been a possibility, but these speakers were just an exercise in lackluster design all around.The speaker cord length is adequate; that's about the only positive thing I can say. With a complete redesign, and some battery power (goodness knows there's plenty of space in there), these things could have promise, but as they are, are losers all around.
Less than two months and half of them are in the trash. My old tapes are doing bettereven in the same machine
This item is not what I thought it would be. It did not work on my TV and I have an HD TV and HD Cable box. But I am not going to complain about the price, you live you learn.
The one pictured isnt the one they sent. I specifically ordered this one because of the picture, I needed one that wasn't too bulky around the connector for my printer. When I got it, they pulled the old switch-a-roo and sent me a blue one that was bulky af.I hate you guys.
This cable works great 98% of the time but for some reason loses connection about 3 or 4 times an hour for a few seconds. Had it for about 6 months now. Slightly annoying will try another cheap cable and see if it works. Bought 2 and used for xbox and blu ray player to my TV. Got another hdmi cable from my cable company and is hooked to my cable box and works perfectly.
I found these slides to be very dissapointing. There is a lot of dust in them and several were cracked.
In 1992, Donna Tartt published The Secret History, an overly-praised piece of well-written juvenilia which generated much undeserved hype. A decade passed before her second novel, The Little Friend, came out. Like her previous work, this one starts out on a promising note, with pages dripping of Southern Gothic and parallels with To Kill a Mockingbird. Unfortunately, the narrative drags on way too long with pointless detours and false starts before much of anything really happens. Although there are some interesting regional caricatures, what this text needed most was a fearless and honest editor. At least now we have a five letter word for "over-rated."
Blew in one day it wad.a.waste of money and installing man thers nothing else to say i would never buy again why would i
Worked great for about 3 days. Then the Motor started losing strength and it would start playing slow tempo. There are adjustment screws on the unit,but UNDERNEATH!!! It was difficult trying to keep it level while playing, while tweaking adjustments with a micro screwdriver.Once Adjusted it now plays normal speed but will slow intermittently. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! The return regiment was so complex, not to mention you have to pay for the return shipping.In the end I just ate the $50 dollars. Next time im going to suck it up and get a pro, they are just $150 total but seems well worth it.
I really wanted this system to work--especially for $400+. For the price, I expected superb voice quality during conference calls/ on speakerphone, however this works no better than my relatively inexpensive Panasonic KX-TG1061. Got the same old complaints while using the Polycom: "Are you in a tunnel? Can you get off speakerphone; we can't hear you. Are you on one of those awful Polycom systems?"I sound better on Skype. Even with a bad Internet connection.And . . . I have an incredibly small office and sat only two feet from the thing, but alas, no luck. You have to practically make out with it to satisfy the call recipient.In my last attempt to make this work, I purchased the extension microphones for the system. Still had the same problem: unless I held the thing right next to my mouth, people on the other end complained about the poor voice quality. Bye, bye extension mics.And so long, Polycom SoundStation 2. I missed the 30-day refund window, though (partially because I wanted to fully test with the extension microphones), which means I did not get a full refund for this terrible, terribly overpriced product. Learned my lesson.Unless this thing was a lemon, I advise you to stay FAR AWAY from Polycom. I only wish I knew of a conferencing system that actually works--preferably one for less than $400.
I bought this DVD player about a month ago. It was defective out of the box. It wouldn't play any of my DVD's. The DVD would spin up, spin down, and do that for about 2 minutes and then would display "Bad Disc". I promptly returned it to Amazon. I did like the size of the player though, it was nice and compact. The remote looked kind of dated, but hey it was only $37.99 when I bought it, so I can't really complain. It just would've been nice if it could actually play DVD's. Oh and it couldn't play music CD's either. I still think this DVD player is good deal, if you get one that works.
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 MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
I bought this Ultra Pro 777 tripod early this year, never used it until last week and its handle, that control the tilting position, broke. Am trying to see if I could return it to the manufacturer for either repair or refund. Anyone who knows the procedure dealing with Sunpak, please kindly let me know.
The control seemed simple and straight-forward to set-up, except when I needed to change the input source on the TV. Built-in help did not correct the problem. After three e-mails and a phone call I never did get a response from Logitech's Customer Service. Very disappointed in the total lack of response. However, after several attempts I was able to get the remote to work on my own. Aside from the terrible customer support, the only other issue I've run into is that the buttons are too small to easily manipulate.
I've owned a Magellan Meridian Gold GPS receiver for 3 1/2 years. It worked great until last week when it got wet and stopped working. It is supposed to be waterproof and sealed to IEC-529 IPX7 standards - but apparently it isn't. Magellan charged me $126 to have it repaired.I ordered the Explorist XL as an upgrade and for use as my primary unit with the intention of keeping the Meridian Gold as a backup. But I returned the Explorist after learning how difficult it is to use with the MapSend Direct Route map software. Also, the map software will only work with one Magellan GPS receiver at a time. So, you either have to completely uninstall and reinstall it each time you want to use a different GPS unit - or you have to buy another copy of the software and install it on a different computer. I don't mind paying for a second copy of the software, but who wants to buy another computer!Until Magellan addresses these issues, I recommend buying something else.
I remember when "The Secret History" was published. The novel attracted a huge amount of press, not least because of a bidding war which had developed between publishing houses and movie producers for the respective rights. I seem to remember that, when the dust cleared, Donna Tartt found herself richer by about 8 Million bucks! I went and bought a copy and found it, well ....okay. A pretty good story, but not a lot of fun to read and devoid of likeable characters.Now I have ploughed two thirds of the way through "The Little Friend" and, oh dear, it's hard work. The book starts off with so much promise, commencing with the inexplicable murder of nine year old Robin, his family's favourite. We then move to a point in time 12 years later and learn of the many sad, strange effects that Robin's unsolved murder has had on his family. We meet Harriet, Robin's baby sister and the protagonist of the story, and learn of her decision to find out who killed her brother and avenge his death. Everything looks good. We're getting ready for a good read.However, once the stage is set, the "plot" just wanders listlessly through page after page of hot Mississippi summer days. The characters are well drawn and the dialogue is genuine and believable, but the story just doesn't move. It's not that nothing happens, it's that nothing much happens, and the action is always utterly secondary to long descriptions of the thoughts and feelings of the central characters.Like another reviewer, I don't see anything wrong with resolving plot lines. It wouldn't have lowered the tone of this book at all to answer its two main questions, i.e. who killed Robin and why? And don't tell me I am missing the point and that those questions are secondary. The book is built around those questions!Lastly, a comment on the edition of this book that I bought. I purchased the standard paperback at a national chain. The print is too fine and the margins are so narrow that the last two words of each line on the left-hand page dissappear down into the inner crease of the spine. I am constantly bending the book backwards trying to read the end of each line. The frustrating format has further lowered the enjoyment factor of a book that can little stand it.
Owned for 2 months before the adapter part to cell phone broke and will not stay in place with phone.
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 bought this about 4 months ago. At first it worked ok(2-4 bars) but after a month or so the signal started to get weaker and weaker to the point where it didnt pickup any signal at all. Now it does'nt even work. Ive tried it on serveral computers (installing and uninstalling) but it still does not work.
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
I bought this card with the idea of using it with Linux (Mandrake 7.x) because Linksys had drivers and support page for Linux installation. I finally gave up just short of re-compiling the kernal (network card should not be *that* difficult to support). After spending serveral days search the net for updated drivers and newgroup info on the card, I decided it wasn't worth the effort and I put my Intel 21040 chipset card back in (which now works with the latest dist of Mandrake). Windows install was odd, but finally worked after tweeking the BIOS settings.
Do not buy this product. The first time I used it to work out it broke. The plastic piece that adds the strap in securing it on your arm broke. I use to have one of these about 4 years ago and it worked well. But again this one broke the first I used it.
My four year old got this for her birthday last spring. It lasted not even six months. The cd player quit recognizing cds and will not play any of them. And the sad part, is that she hardly ever used the thing. Junk, junk, junk!!! And now its out of warranty and cannot be returned.
Most frustrating experiences with this DVD player. I do the same thing with any DVD disc. Open the player, insert the DVD and then this *** machine decides whether to read it or not. If it decides not then I get an "invalid operation" report on the top left of the screen. It makes no sense. For instance on The West Wing Series 2, it played the first and second side of Disc 1 but it refuses to read and play either side of Disc 2. I have gone to the extent of playing these rejected discs on another DVD player and they play fine. Can anyone help or is this a lost cause?
Thing doesn't work for me at all. Tried plugging everything in in different ways but it still doesn't work. Don't waste your time on this.
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.
The print quality is horrible. It didn't matter how many times I tried to clean it, up the quality or ink level, or "align" the cartidges. Everything just prints horribly. Hoping that Lexmark just screwed me by giving me terrible ink cartidges when I bought it, I tried buying new cartidges in hopes of salvaging it but that was to no avail. It's going in the trash. I don't feel good enough about this thing to give it away to anyone I know or try to sell in on eBay. That's how bad it is at printing anything. If you want to pay this much for a scanner, go right ahead and buy it. With the terrible print problem, you can't copy anything without it looking jacked up when it comes out. I'm about to go "Office Space" on this thing.
I ordered these very expensive 2x1 gb of ram. The description claimed to work with Dell PC computers and it doesn't fit into my computer. Beware of this seller and make sure the items you buy 100% is compatible and legit. I'm in the process of getting my refund.
I tried these on for 5 minutes and my ears hurt!! The shape hurts! I tried at another time and it was worse. Returned.
I just reviewed the Rhinoskin hard case, which I bought after this one broke in my pocket. This case is a pure 100% piece of junk. It's not aluminum like they claim, it's plastic! How do you expect a piece of plastic to protect your $300 Palm? I found out the first day I got it that you can't safely wear it in your pocket. I sat, and &quot;crack&quot; the case broke. I was tempted to return it but it wasn't worth the headache. I promptly ran out and bought the Rhinoskin (worth every penny) and never looked back.
Fax - won't accept incoming until 2nd try. Outgoing, will only send one page, then must re-enter fax number. Extremely slow and frustrating, very labor intensive.Ink usage - must replace cartridges at least monthly. Very expensive to operate.All I want is a plain, simple fax and copy machine - this is not it. Back to Circuit City & Office Depot & Walmart tomorrow to find something better. Then throw this POS in the trash.
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 was thrilled with the price and had heard rave reviews from the photo person at Longs but my results were not very good. The pictures I took in the Macro mode were blurry. I also found the software part totally confusing. My Canon camera was super easy to get onto the computer and edit easily, but I could not figure this one out. Perhaps if you are well versed in Olympus products it will work well for you.
The primary purpose of this cable is to allow the user to connect two computers via serial port for file (and sometimes printer) sharing. While this still works, only DOS 6.22 and Windows 9x support it (under INTERLNK or &quot;Direct Cable Connection&quot;), it's very slow, and it's a whole lot of trouble. I recommend purchasing a low-cost Ethernet or phone-line networking product instead--both are much faster, easier to set up, and will work with (and between) many operating systems.Overall recommendation: purchase this cable only if you *must* fileshare with an MS-DOS based system and cannot install a network card.
I've had this DVD player for about a year now.. in fact it was a Christmas gift last year. I am with the many, many people who have had trouble with this player in the past few months. It's like playing roulette trying to get the player to read a DVD now when I put it in, only the odds are worse. When I can manage to get a DVD to play, it often freezes and skips in the middle, and the picture quality is horrible. If you look at the reviews from the people who have rated this player 5 stars, you'll notice that many of them say they "just got this player" or "have had it for a few months"... well, that's just great, because that's about as long as it will work properly. Wait until they've had it a few more months, and they'll change their tune. The dissatisfied consumers seem to have gotten a year out of this product. You can count me among them.Don't buy this player unless you plan to replace it in a year.
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
I'd highly recommend staying clear of the software. We soon discovered that the success rate of the product was only about 50% after trying to copy several of our own DVD's. We get problems like the software freezing up in the middle of copying, "successful copies" with incomplete content, and some copies that just won't display anything at all.So we sent an email to the main website for the product to request for assistance. After following their instructions from a few response emails, we were STILL unable to make the success rate of our DVD's increase.So as a little experiment, we tried another DVD copying software called CloneDVD2. We came across NONE of the errors witnessed with 123 Copy DVD Gold '09. Now that we had found a reliable software, we contacted 123 Copy DVD's website to demand a refund for their faulty software. The front of the box clearly states a "100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED" policy. It's been over a week and we've yet to hear any response.Do yourself a favor and stay clear of this item. It'll only waste your money and cause frustration.
I bought a pair of these headphones. The base unit is faulty and turns itself off sometimes. The only way to get it to work is to unplug and replug it in every time I want to use it. The battery charger does not work well.
where to start:the installation software is buggy to say the least -- totally incompatable with any firewall software including xp's own.the remote itself is lightweight and flimsy, and simply does not feel durable.the charger does not seem to cradle the remote adequately -- you have to slide the remote in just right, or place a weight ont top of it for the remote's contacts to connect properly to the charger's.For over two-hundred dollars I will use the various remotes on an as-needed basis.
The battery I received proved totally worthless, not good for more than ten minutes of use. Never improved with successive attempts to recharge. Beware and steer clear, or trust your good luck and gamble figuring you won't lose much if yours is the same.
I purchased this radio several years ago and found it to be a really fine performer. Excellent sw sensitivity, good am and excellent fm as well....considering the ATS 909's rather small size. Sound is quite good, too, for it's size. And it's got a fine assortment of settings/buttons for improved performance.The big problem was that it didn't hold up well over the long haul. Firstly, the numbers/letters on the buttons that I used most often rubbed off, including the silver paint underneath, and became totally illegible. Then, about a year and a half after purchase, the digital clock refused to hold the correct time. I had it repaired but the clock went bad once again a few months later. And lastly, the speaker went bad, giving only fuzzy, low fidelity sound. It's now, essentially, unusable.Were it not for the abovementioned problems, I'd rate it five stars. At the fairly high selling price of around $250, the ATS 909 should hold up for a lot longer than it did.I guess that these days, quality and durability of most electronic goods just aren't as competent as they once were.....sigh.
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 is a real "bummer". The purchased Modem is defective. It worked for a week or two and then failed. Mediacom, my internet & cable provider, was called in to trouble shoot my system and discovered the "weak link", the modem, and replaced it with a new one (which is the same model as the defective unit but appears to be much newer). The seller was notified but insisted that he was "not a Store" and does not warrantee his merchandise although he asked for additional info which I promptly provided, to no avail. However, I haven't heard from him since. This $30 plus shipping "mistake" has taught me to avoid fly by night suppliers.
I got maybe 1 month of daily use out of this before it started acting up and then it was a quick road to the garbage can. If you insist on buying this I would go ahead and by a 2nd for a backup for when the first fails.
I don't know if it's any good or not. I only bought it to use with the WII HDMI Converter I bought at the same time - which is a piece of junk. I am tired of buying crap that was made in Communist Red China.
Was very easy to program, Learn function worked with my Hyundai LCD TV.A code for this tv could not be found! Now have 5 components programed and works great. Problem: Batt's dead in couple weeks, Dim function to conserve batt's does not work! Turning light off makes it hard to use.The vibration switch turning lights on is much too sensitive, turns on if someone moves in room or loud noise from tv! sensitivity is NOT adjustable. Adjusting time it is lit to go off sooner is a problem when you are using it, light keeps going off when you are looking for a button!SOMEWHAT DISAPOINTED!
The colored flashes seemed like a fun idea, but I broke this camera within 10 minutes of removing it from its excessive packaging. I was trying to change the color filters, and the cap on the color wheel wouldn't stay on when I tried to replace it. And then the flash charge button broke and I gave up. Try the Lomographic Compact Automat 35MM instead. Holgas are fun too.
Tomtom must have a large team of viral marketers writing positive reviews here and on other websites. That's the only explanation for its positive average rating. My advice: BELIEVE the bad reviews. Those are the REAL ones. DO NOT BELIEVE the positive reviews. Those are the ones written by Tomtom employees.Now on to the real issues with ALL Tomtom GPSs:1. Paid updatesForget about the "latest map update guarantee". It will not be up-to-date enough to include the latest routes/bridges/etc in your area which ARE ALREADY BUILT AND IN USE. By the time Tomtom includes those in their maps your "guarantee" will be expired and you'll have to PURCHASE the latest version of the map. Have you ever felt RIPPED OFF? Buy a Tomtom GPS and you certainly will.2. DriftingDrifting is positioning fluctuation when navigating with your GPS. Let's suppose you're stopped in a red light. Drifting is when your GPS screens starts shifting around like you're on a hot air balloon swinging heavily sideways and/or back and forth. Tomtom GPSs have unbearable drifting.3. Satellite lock timeTomtom will tell you its lock on to the satellites and therefore readiness for GPS navigation takes seconds. But wait, that's ONLY IF YOU REMEMBER TO CONNECT YOUR GPS TO THE INTERNET BEFORE USING IT. That's right, in order to get a fast satellite lock time, you have to download a certain "GPS QUICKFIX" file from Tomtom, otherwise it will take up to 15 minutes to lock and be ready to navigate. So much for saving precious time huh? And what about saving time in an emergency situation? If you forgot to connect your unit to the internet and update it, forget it.4. Street name searchStupidest algorithm I've ever seen. Just typing a part of the name (let's say the easiest part) won't do the trick, you have to enter the street name EXACTLY in the order it appears or you'll risk not finding it. Charming.5. Outdated speedcam warningsThat speedcam which has been removed will still be there for a long time. The new speedcams will give you enough tickets to pay for a new GPS over and over.6. Mounting cup will wear off in no timeThe standard mounting kit which comes with the GPS will wear off in a very short time - I don't use mine all that much and yet it woudn't stick to the windshield after less than a year. Just unbelieveble. Of course a replacement, especially one that's a little more efficient than the original (which is disposable) isn't cheap AT ALL.7. The GPS often wants me to go the wrong way on one way streets, and has absolutely no regard to dangerous areas which should be avoided.Today I had an emergency that showed the Tomtom dependability (or lack thereof) in vivid colors. I don't ever want to go through the kind of aggravation I'm subject to when using this unit. Stay away from Tomtom, as far away as you can.
I bought this expecting to use it during plane flights to run my computer. When fully charged it would only power the computer for a maximum of 15 minutes. If fully charged the night before and unlugged/packed, it will loose all power/charge by the next morning. I purchased 3 of these all new and all 3 have he same problems. Not as advertised since it fails to even hold a charge for 8 hours and run time when freshly charged is a very small fraction of the long advertised run time. RUN from this product and find something else that actually works as advertised, but avoid this LEMON.
I love the solid design (all ports on one side) and performance of this hub but my Intel iMac will hang on every boot if I do not disconnect this hub. I had to replace it.
If you plan on hooking this system up to a Apple computer be prepared to spend extra cash and time. I have not yet been able to get this speaker system to work with my 2009 Macbook. I have spent literally hours trying to find a solution in mac forums with little success. The 540x needs a 5.1 external sound card or an AV receiver which can be difficult to find and is pricey. It usually costs more than speaker itself. I am currently looking for an affordable product, but the only ones I've found are discontinued and impossible to find.Also, know that the length of the cords are a joke. 6 feet. The cords are not even close to long enough to reach the ceiling for mounting. This would work great if you are planning to get some surround sound in your office cubicle. And extension cables aren't cheap. This product is just not as simple as projected. Know what your getting into beforehand.For the price the I've paid in extra parts I wish I purchased a different speaker system. I just hope that the sound is worth all the extra effort.
This player is a very cute little package for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, the exterior design quality isn't reflected in the interior components. So.....I'm sending this back! I viewed my first movie last night. The picture was inconsistent and the drive was *very* noisy. I also found the sound quality to be poorer than my 1988 VCR. The second DVD I attempted to view froze up in the first 5 minutes. Not a positive experience.
I am a technician at a large firm that uses several hundred Linksys routers in the field so users can work at home.When attempting to use this product, I found it did not work with WEP encryption. This was not an acceptable answer for me, as we need encryption on our devices.So I called Linksys technical support.I spoke to 6 different technicians, most of whom had trouble understanding me, with the following results:1. The technicians asked me to reset my routers and range expanders a grand total of 24 times, even when I told them I had just done this multiple times immediately before with no result.2. 3 of the technicians explained to me that the product does not work.3. 2 of the technicians told me to upgrade the firmware (which was already upgraded) and to reset, so many times, that I got extroadinarily frustraqted and asked to talk to a manager.I was then told I could NOT speak to a manager, and when I asked why, the technicians pretended not to understand. This happened twice. At this point I hung up on the two technicians in question.4. The last technician was knowledgeable, but still could not fix my problem.Finally, after some experimentation, I found that by using Version 1 of the product with version 1.04 of the firmware loaded, I could manually input the device MAC address into a field provided and the device worked fine with WEP encryption.So, I called tech support again, to ask for a copy of the 1.04 version of the firmware so I could DOWNGRADE it.The first person I talked to had no idea what I was trying to do, and asked me to reset my device. I asked for her manager, and when she refused to transfer me, hung up and called again.The second person e-mailed me the needed file and told me it would take 15 hours to reach me by e-mail. I hung up, went to Google, and downloaded it in about 10 minutes.I've talked to a lot of tech support personnel over the years, and I have NEVER found such an incompetent tech staff as this one. DO NOT BUY THIS DEVICE UNLESS YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT NETWORK SECURITY.
This is simply a terrible novel. I've read and enjoyed The Secret History for what it is (I could hardly call it a literary masterpiece, but it was an engaging &quot;whydunit&quot;). And I looked forward to this new book after so many years. I had no preconceived notions about the book, and couldn't have cared less whether it in any way resembled The Secret History.That said, the book is dreadful. It opens with a promising premise but then slows down. Nothing happens. Nothing at all. For about 100 pages this didn't bother me very much. I told friends: &quot;Well, nothing much is happening but I'm still enjoying it. It's mostly well-written, has relatively engaging characters, and I like the atmosphere Tartt is creating.&quot;After 300-400 more pages of the same, I was far less generous. It took effort to open the book and continue reading. I found excuses to do anything BUT read the book. The writing was clean and sometimes quite vivid, but it was also a little too fussy, too consciously and obviously labored over (especially all the parenthetical descriptors). I have the same criticism of Michael Chabon. The writing attempts to be virtuouso, but also comes across that way to the reader--which means it fails to reach its goal. If it were truly virtuouso writing I never would have noticed the attempt.So the book went on and on, but I kept telling myself, &quot;Something will happen. It's not a thriller, after all, it's more low-key than that.&quot; But I was only rationalizing, unable to believe that the book was, indeed, truly awful. As the remaining pages dwindled, I got the sinking feeling that the ending was going to be thrown together and sloppy. If only I'd been that lucky! Instead, there is no ending. It just stops. I, too (like some other readers who've posted here) checked to make sure pages weren't missing. If Tartt was a capable novelist (as opposed to a composer of sentences) she'd have known that you can't drag a reader through 500+ pages of writing and then leave them flat. I don't give a hoot what point she was trying to make (i.e., Life is unresolved, not everything in life can be tied neatly together in the end with a nice little bow, etc.). It's just inexcusible for a novelist to pull a stunt like this, especially with a novel like this one. Had the book been marketed as an experimental/highly &quot;literary&quot; exercise, as opposed to an actual story, then I maybe could have excused the ending. Hell, I'd even have forgiven the ending if *anything* had been resolved. I don't mind (and often even enjoy) ambiguous conclusions to novels and movies. But this atrocity shows just how unskilled Tartt actually is as a story teller. And most galling is the fact that it's not even like she simply feels above action/violence/melodrama--that her artistic/moody/literary/serious novel couldn't *possibly* stoop to such pedestrian tactics. In fact, she writes several extended scene with gunshots, blood, hair-pulling and all sorts of &quot;action&quot; so it's not that she doesn't recognize the need, in a novel like this, to have something *happen*. She might also be interested to learn that in order for something--anything--to happen she need not resort to gunplay and drownings. Readers don't need chase scenes and stuff life that--we just need tension, climax, resolution. The whole novel could have been resolved inside Harriet's head and might still have been satisfying.I won't go on, but suffice it to say this novel was simply rotten. It can hardly be rightfully called a novel. It sprawls everywhere, with varying degrees of effectiveness, and results in nothing. It should perhaps have been 2 or 3 unrelated short stories/novellas about Southern life in the 70s. Or maybe a 250-page novel with *something* being resolved in the end. Or at least tell us more effectively why things *aren't* being resolved.Again, this book stinks.
I loved Tartt's The Secret History. I looked forward to The Little Friend. I didn't expect TSH II; just a good, provocative read. I was disappointed. Pages and pages are mind-numbingly boring. The book should properly be two stories: 1)the speed freak rednecks, preachers and hallucinagenic meth imagery (which wears thin)and 2)the somehat sociopathic Harriet's story. I enjoy Southern literature, but this book was all over the place, and halfway into it I began to dislike every character. Harriett has little to recommend her, nor does her sister Allison. The other characters seemed flat, boring and tedious.(Very difficult to keep the aunts sorted out)I admire Ms. Tartt's writing abilities, but this book is confusing and ultimately, and sadly, unrewarding. She obviously put a great deal into it, but from the 2nd or 3rd page on I was wondering why this book was not heavily edited. In order to slog through it I had to skim dozens of boring pages to get back on track with the real story. (And I'm not real sure what that story was--a "coming of age story?") The book could use major revions. I've been reading a book a day since I was 7; (more than 4 decades)this was a waste of time and money. If you're willing to read it, wait until it comes out in paperback. That said, hats off to Ms. Tartt for an ambitious novel. I hope she tries again.
This player can play almost anything that is thrown at it - however I have had 2 die on me within the space of 1 year. Basically if you want something that will last, don't bother with this product. Pity, because it converts to PAL really well and even plays divx/xvid files. Philips only has a 90 warranty on this, so if you do purchase it, get an extended warranty.
It took 45 minutes and two different tech support guys to set the camera up to talk with our Linksys router, and then it turned out that if the camera is more than 15 feet from the router, it can't pick up the signal. In afternoon light, and close to the router, the picture is quite good. However, it's useless to us!
I did not have high hopes, considering the low price point, but this unit still fell below my expectations. The picture quailty is grainy, with pixelizaion on almost every frame. The setup is unintuitive, reminding me of the lowest quality VCR's on the market. The menus display poor, unreadable text. A relative of mine picked up a $100.00 DVD player from a GROCERY store that easily surpassed this unit in quality (and yes, it also had DTS). Philips usually makes good products, so I figured they could pull this off, but I was wrong. Spend the extra money and buy a nice DVD player.
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.
Seemed like a great product at first, with additional ability to store files and connect to the PC, as well as being a decent MP3 player. I quickly found out the unit was slow in response when turning on and off and going thru the menu options. Also, since it is a mechanical drive, the unit hung up if shook or jostled and only way to reset is to put a small pin into the reset hole.The most disturbing thing, however, is that the product is unreliable and likely to fail within a year. Since Iomega no longer support the units - DO NOT BUY!!
... is the fact that it spins down the drive for its "power saving" feature after much too short a time! Can't they make this time selectable with firmware or something? Sure, it's great to save power and all, but the way it's factory configured makes the enclosure junk!If I am watching a movie stored on the drive, and I pause it for a few minutes, it spins down. Side effect? When I press play again, the video lags (while the drive spins up), but the audio keeps going. Then for a few long seconds, the video will suddenly go really fast to catch up to the audio! ANNOYING!!!Also, when I plug it into my DVD player with USB input (for DIVX and related content), the spin-down time does something worse: it causes the DVD drive to revert to the DVD player's USB menu if the drive spins down while it's paused! I have to find the video, resume playback, and skip back to where I was all because I paused it "too long." Totally unusable for watching videos on my big TV this way!Further, the spin-down means that if a piece of software is parsing the USB drives for any reason, I get this pause where my OS freezes (in all versions of Windows I have tried it on, up to Win 7 Ultimate x64) while the drive spins back up. Sometimes this happens ALL THE TIME when operations are happening (like whenever I want to open or save a file in some piece of software, even if not accessing the NexStar!), costing me several seconds each and every time. Sure, I can look the other way, but I just want it to work seamlessly, like it's an internal drive (like my other external drives do).Plus, constantly spinning up and down a hard drive wears it out MUCH faster than continuous operation (it has to do with heating/cooling the parts, and the fact that inertia helps keep things going when it's already spinning). So any savings you might experience in the short term by reduced power usage from spinning down the drive will likely be offset (and more) by having to buy a new drive sooner rather than later (although my 1Gb drive in there has not failed...yet).The above said, I really wanted to like this enclosure, and I have given it ample time for me to get used to it (over a year). It's sleek, gets slightly warm (a good thing meaning it has good thermal transfer), never crashes or loses drive enumeration with the OS (even on a USB hub with other drives that do), and is well-made.I will keep looking though because of its fatal flaw...Edit: I found a work-around for Windows. I now use the free (donation-ware) software NoSleepHD to keep the drive from sleeping. It writes to a text file every 1 to 15 minutes (you choose how long) to keep the drive from sleeping. Works for the Windows environment (at least), but not for my DVD with USB. Oh well, I just use a flash drive for that now anyway...
I thought the same thing that you're probably thinking now... I can't go wrong for $3. Somewhat true. I am not upset about losing my $3, but I'm sad about the waste of time. It took a while for the cable to arrive, and when it did, it did not work AT ALL. I double, and triple checked, and even called my Blu-Ray tech support to be sure I had it plugged in right. So I contacted SF Planet and a day or two later they emailed me back basically saying to buy a different cable and see if that worked. So I waited another couple days and went to Frye's and bought their cheapest for $20. It worked like a CHAMP! (And I had it plugged in exactly the same way.) So then I wrote back to SF Planet and said I didn't care about the money, but asked what they could do for me, because returning it didn't make any sense. They offered to ship me a knew HDMI cable and I agreed. I would have left it at that if the 2nd cable worked, but I am writing this review to warn everyone else who thinks "I can't go wrong for $3." The 2nd cable they sent, plugged in to my 2nd TV, gives a grainy, pixelated, picture. Not worth your time.
Drops connections as if it was it's job. Horrid Support, Horrid website. It really is one of the worst peices of equipt that I have every used, truly awful. Stick to inferiour cell phones you assphats.
Bought a Garmin 2720 refurbished unit and it is nothing but junk. Stay away from purchasing anything refurb.
I bought this item on amazon. After the computer sleeps - my devices which are plugged into this hub do not register - ie mouse & keyboard. If i unplug/replug the cables they will *usually* come back. If i un/replug the hub-to-computer line i may lose one device and get back another. Its a real mess and renders the thing an irritating little box. I had a similar problem 2 years ago with the same brand and i suppose im a glutton for punishment - i figured the problem could not possibly have migrated to a newer version of this device. Its crap - avoid!
I just receive my second system. Both of them broke with-in two weeks. This system sounded great for the money, but after a couple of weeks there was an internal system error which prevents anything from working - and it kept the CD's that were in them. I just can't trust Norcent any longer. The only good thing that came out of this was that this system is consistant...consistant in when it will break on you!
Hello Amazon people... I didn't want my real name showing up & now I can't cancel sending this review. Please either revert it back to my nickname or delete it. Many thanks.The first one I got was skipping and jumping. After much prolonged back and forth with their hideously bad customer service I got my unit back "repaired" but it actually was no different. After more back and forth with their horrendously awful customer service I got a new unit.It was fine for a while but now it has this strange sound issue. Sometimes the sound lags behind the picture, then it catches up, then it lags again. Or, sometimes, there's no sound at all and I have to cut the power and try again.Anyone want my crappy Cyberhome DVD player? If not I'll be throwing it out the window.
My dad always said you get what you pay for, and he may be right. CNET rated these cables good, but they didn't work with my PS3.
This unit plays divx 3.x through 5.x, svcd,vcd,mp3,cd,mpeg1 and mpeg2,dvdr/w+, but be forewarned it DOES NOT PLAY dvdr/w- discs.You would think that PHILIPS with their technology and reputation would go this far in bragging about their product being able to play anything you throw at it but will not support dvdr/w- discs. I contacted customer/service help deptartment and technical department. Not only is there not a firmware to make this unit capable of playing dvdr/w- discs but PHILIPS WILL NOT support this format in the future for this unit if the format is decided to go to dvdr/w-.Owners of DVDR/W- MOVIES... I suggest you get a back up dvd player APEX AD2600 $50 if you can still get your hands on one this model was discontinued,this unit supports everything but divx(mpeg4) movies, .mov and .avi formatted movies. My advice get you a dvd player capable of supporting dvdr/w+ and dvdr/w- discs. Consumers have no idea which standard will stay or goand getting one that supports + formats only is taking a risk.
How can I describe this - it has crashed and I have lost years of family videos and photos, not to mention music.Lacie support is poor. Disk Warrior is unable to save it.Please do not buy this product - if you do you will only suffer for it.Very very shoddy hardware.
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!
Pros: If you can ever get the color setting correct, it's a nice display.Cons: I have spent hours and hours playing around with the color, brightness and contrast settings and it's still not right. Also, the display is so bright that colors looks washed out with no contrast.If you want a plug-and-play monitor, don't buy this one. I wanted it for general business use and Web dev and it just eats up my time to get a decent picture. My previous LCDs (NEC, KDS) I could unpack, plug in and have the OPTION to play with the settings. This display REQUIRES that you configure it and it eats up way too much time. I have been unable to strike a balance between good color and brightness/contrast. It's particularly bad with applications (Outlook, IE, Foxfire, FrontPage, Word, etc.). I feel like I want everything bold so I can see it better.
I never did get this thing working and from reviews here and elsewhere, my story is not unique. First, the supplied software plain doesn't work, but if you're familiar with Cisco-Linksys products, you know going into it that's going to be the case. I tried to configure it by accessing the device via its IP address, but my router couldn't even see it. After an hour or so of futzing around, I was finally able to ping the device and access the setup page. Once I got there, setup was pretty straightforward (although I found I had to reconfigure my router to use a specific WiFi channel rather than "auto)).However, once the device was setup, it would work for maybe 3 or 4 minutes and then it would kick me off the internet (while still maintaining what it called an "excellent" connection to the router). Several calls with Cisco's marginal tech support (for which I had to pay $30) were unhelpful. Finally, a tech suggested updating the device's firmware but, after about 30 mins. on hold, he said he couldn't do that because the firmware upgrade had been removed from Cisco's website due to "legal reasons".The only solution he could offer was that I purchase a different Cisco product for $90.00 (Amazon's price is $15 less.) When I refused to give Cisco more money, they refused to refund my $30 service call fee, even though he, eventually, admitted that the unit was malfunctioning and he was unable to help me.Steer clear of Cisco products and you'll be happier in life.
I found this item on amazon, loved the priced, got to my house really fast..I was really impressed, then i plugged it in,switched it back and forth a couple times and then i just eaither hear out of one speaker one of the speakers on the headset..i have to jiggle the wire for it to work..I wouldnt buy another one.
I was very happy when I first bought it. It exceeded all my expectations for a unit like this one but troubles started after one year. When the ink ran out, I promptly replaced the cartridges and I started seeing almost blank pages as the output. I cleaned the head several times, followed all tips/techniques on the net but nothing could solve the problem. Now I have to throw the unit and get a new one.I do not recommend this printer at all.Anyone who wants to strongly recommend this printer, please do so after using it for some time. As I said before, it works great until you replace the cartridges.
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.
The PD-M426 did not play CDs without static, bounces & other noise.I initially thought it was the CD cartridge or CD. However; I have two of these units & the media tesed fine on my other unit.
The 12 Months Live Membership worked for me almost 4 days! That was not the product I paid for. Lots of emails, telephone calls, investigations and lost time and nerves until finally I got my money back. Then, I discovered the comfort and security of shopping in a real store. It's up to you, but I don't recommend to make that kind of purchase from here. There is no option to rate with less than one star but if there was, I would put zero!
Relatively easy to set up using a PC, the performance of the remote has been erratic. After setup, it worked as programmed. Over a matter of a few days however, performance deteriorated. Although using the Help function usually resolves the issue, it gets tedious. One should be able to select an activity and be done with the remote but this is not the case. Users must often follow up to complete portions of the activity chosen. Once the activity is set up, the other functions of the remote such as volume increases, decreases, muting, etc., work as they should and all functionality of the displaced remote controls are emulated on this remote. That is expected so overall, the Monster MCC AVL 300 is below average in performance.
I bought this after looking at the recommendation from some people on the product page. The actual product was a tube as they had mentioned in other reviews but it was filled with 90% air and I barely had enough for my single processor heat sink. Also the thing was watery and diluted. How do you expect to apply that on a processor when it looks like it will do more harm than good. I applied it on my laptop processor and fortunately nothing serious happened to the processor. It didn't really reduce the temperature also. It was still clocking 70-80 degrees while trying to run some memory intensive applications. In fact somehow after closing the laptop back, my graphics core had got messed up resulting in strange red lines on my screen (I can accept that this is probably due to me touching something near the graphic processor). But even then this product is a crazy thing to invest in. I would suggest that you go to Frys or Tiger direct and get it there. It is more reliable and they are sold by good sellers.
We ordered two of the Philips Magnavox VRA211AT VCR's -- and had to return both! Although we were able to get really nice video in the beginning on the second one, it only lasted for less than an hour. Subsequent attempts to play tapes gave us only a bright blue screen and audio. The units also refused to give back tapes. (On the first unit we purchased we never did get video, only audio.) On the bright side, the unit was (nicely)lightweight, straightforward, installation was simple enough for a small child, and the remote was very easy to use. But, overall, I wouldn't recommend this model in terms of reliability. (Amazon staff was helpful, understanding and professional -- a pleasure to deal with! )
This is advertised as protecting data. I just got this and it does not have anywhere to plug in cat 5. Oh well.
I bought MX75 "Twist-To-Fit" hoping that they would stay secure in my ears as I ran. First, there were no instructions with the package describing how to "twist and fit" into my ear. I finally found a video with a few frames on the Sennheiser web site showing how they are to be inserted (no description). I repeatedly went in front of a mirror to duplicate the "Twist-To-Fit" process as shown in the video clip. It must be my Spock-like ears - I could not make it happen. They just fell out. I found that they were more secure when placed in my ears upside down to what is shown in the clip.
But then I havent found an in ear set that would stay in. As soon as I started sweating those bad boys popped out and I spent the rest of my hour long run fiddling with them till I gave up
There are so many well written reviews already, that I will just add my biggest complaint. Donna Tartt FORGOT TO ADD AN ENDING! I thought a couple pages had been torn out of my book! Since not every reviewer complains about this, perhaps it is an accepted style of writing. However, after all the character development, and potentially exciting sub-plots, and after chasing down a potential murderer for so many pages...we are left with NOTHING. So there was no point to read it. No conclusion. Just colorful characters, none of them likeable, and vivid descriptions of disgusting predicaments that left me nauseous. I disagree, however, with giving this book 1 star, since Ms. Tartt's writing is not bad writing. A stupid romance novel can get one star. This book draws you in and makes you feel like you are in the world with the characters, and can see and smell what they do. You come to understand what kind of people they are. It just doesn't do you any good.
this hard drive has always been quirky...sometimes requiring the power flipped on and off to get it to work. finally it just died on me, taking several years worth of files with it. I should have read the reviews here sooner and backed my files up. This drive was flakey from the start and now it's not much better than a doorstop. I strongly recommend buying a different brand if your files are important to you. yes this drive was inexpensive, but I guess you get what you pay for.
Granted, this keyboard was manufactured with the Q1 in mind, but that doesn't justify the price. For $12 or $20, one can get a very portable USB keyboard that works equally well. This keyboard somewhat matches the dimensions of the Q1, so if that's important, buy it. But for much less, one can get a similarly sized USB keyboard from a different manufacturer.
I bought one to just see if it would sound better than the standard mac sound. It seems to be, from what ive done with it so far. I also wanted to have an extra input to record with but I havent tried using that yet.I gave it two stars because its been crashing pretty often. Maybe more so after I updated the driver. Nothing for os x. Anyway its about as good as can be expected for the price.
This thing was Dead On Arrival. No signs of life - won't work as a charger and won't work via USB to connect to the computer as well. The worst thing about this? When I went to return it, I (BOLD, UNDERLINED, HIGHLIGHTED) am expected to pay the shipping for it. I am HIGHLY disappointed in Amazon for allowing this. If 0 stars were a rating option, I'd choose that instead.
I bought this device and there is nothing in the documentation or easily available on the web site that tells the customer that only certain printers are supported. After trying to make the device work for several hours, I sent an email to tech support who sent back an incompatible list of printers. Most of Multi-function All-in-one printers will not work at all. On top of that, just about all the top brands have printers that do not work. This includes HP, Epson, Canon, Dell, Okidata, etc. While I can understand compatibility issues - these should be explained in detail up front on the web site and on the packaging. Do not buy this device until you can assure yourself that your printers will work.
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.
I have used a range of Linksys products over the years but I've never encountered anything like this WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander. Before purchase I noted the polarity of the reviews regarding this item, but based on prior experience and satisfaction I thought it was worth a try. How wrong I was! Though I used the WRE54G with a Linksys wireless-G router, planned the placement of all network gear carefully according to the Linksys instructions, and even tried the automatic setup, no connection could be established. Hours of manually attempting to get reliable communication between the router and the WRE54G resulted in a completely unreliable signal--now strong, now missing altogether. I finally gave up attempting insrtallation on my own and started a chat with a Linksys agent. That person displayed hardly any familiarity with the range expander and its possible problems. After spending 3/4 of an hour going around in a circle, I closed the chat.The very poor documentation for this item leads me to suppose that Cisco really could't care less about the more unusual equipment Linksys offers. I think in future I'll think twice before purchasing from this source. They aren't the only game in town.
This did not work at all. Total waste of money. Tech support could not resolve the problem and I wasted hours of my time trying hermit working on my very stable network.
Works great if you just want to record tv shows. Hi tech substitute for VCR. Extra functions cost more -- not worth the money ie web browser, wifi function. Media Player: ssllooww! I only use it to record tv show I dont want to miss. I am sure you could find something better.
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
Our HP Laserjet 1300 lasted two years with very light use. Then the fuser film sleeve ripped. This $30 part cannot be replaced by the average user. I tried, but ended up throwing the whole thing in the garbage.It worked fine during it's short expensive life.Just don't expect to have it for long.
Most prevalent, and in real life the customer (you and I) receive from our ISP a Modem/router that may have wireless capabilities. Most of the current/new customers have the wireless feature. I am unable to find an ISP that ships a linksys MODEM/Router/wireless access point. So, when we find that we need a repeater often we look for name brand products such as linksys and D-link.If you think that the WRE54G is a solution for the real life situation I'd described then you are mistaken. More correctly you probably were misled by the documentation and labeling of the product. This documentation and labeling need to include a warning. A correct warning could correctly say "WARNING: This product is not 802.11 compatible.".DON'T buy this product if you are in the the real world where you haven't added another linksys product between the ISP provided modem/access point and the WRE54G. A probable reason for linksys misleading us is that they hope that they will convince you to purchase another, ancillary/redundant linksys device.linksys support has repeated attempted to coax me into purchasing another linksys product to correct the shortcoming of this product.THIS IS NOT 802.11 COMPATIBLE !!! This has been verified using wireless snoopers. These snoopers are tools used by companies who make the computer chips in REAL 802.11 products. Because I am a native/resident of the SF Bay area 'Silicon Valley' I am blessed with access to these snoopers. However, you may not have them available.DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF BUYING THIS IF YOU WANT A REPEATER THAT TALKS WITH NORMAL 802.11 DEVICES!!!
Purchased this item despite the bad reviews. Well I learned my lesson. Splitter does not work. It does work as a straight through with one device connected, but the moment I connected a second device it stopped working. I also did not have the receiving devices on concurrently (power on). I tested each one independently - still didn't work. Wasted my time. Returned it today to Amazon.
This unit will probably work just as well as the basic wire antenna kit that came with the stereo. If you have nothing at all, this may work, but it's really not worth the money
I give this thing ONE star ... I wouldn't even give it "1" if I could.Let's begin with a little background. I've bought/use many D-Link products for home and my personal business and am very happy and 99.999% satisfied with its quality, performance, and price. I've used their A, B, G, & N wireless routers, network cards, and PCMCIA cards.First, Setup. This may not be so crucial to some. When using the setup CD, you must have it connected to the internet for you to complete the setup - LAME for those of us proffessionals who practice setup on a stand-alone pc before putting it into production level. Manual setup - the worst menu driven system. It is similair to the old ones - yet some of the basics is annoyingly placed. But okay - whatever. Not a big deal.Second, DHCP with assigned static IP's - I have a couple network printers with odd MAC addresses that begin with 08:00 for some silly reasons - this router don't like it and while it still assigns an IP, I have no control over it. A little irritating - but whatever.The first and second would only reduce my 99% rating (nothing can be perfect yet) to maybe 90%... however, the following issue well - destroys any attempt at perfection it may have had.The most important aspect for general users: It drops packets and has major issues with port 80 (your http/web traffic). After a few hours or if someone logs in, or a new wireless connection is made, you gotta reboot this thing to fix it. UNACCEPTABLE!!! I've updated the firmware and got a replacement with similair REV A. A totally unstable product release. It was like an alpha test. Minus 5 stars!This was the worst product I've encountered from D-Link for a very long time. I use their "N" series NIC/PCMCIA cards with no problems. However, this was the first Wireless-N router I got so I gotta go search some more. Gonna buy two other brands and a different D-Link and compare.
I got this to use on amy Olympus SDLR. But I just can't seem to find a good use for it.
I had this printer for 13 months. I loved it because it is very flexible, with decent print quality and great features. I particularly liked the network option and the copy quality.However, just go online and search for BROTHER ERROR 41 and you will find the reason why I do not recommend it.After 13 months it stopped working with the dreaded Machine Error 41. I read up on it and called a service center. As soon as I mentioned that I had a Brother printer, the guys said, "Let me guess, Machine Error 41." He gets hundreds of these repairs, each time having to replace the print head. In fact Brother extended the 12 month warranty to 24 months (for error 41 only).I seen other people who continue to get this error even after replacing the head. I would avoid this printer and Brother printers in the same class.
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.
I am disappointed because the installation disk would not work with my HP7-1234 computer. The disk is labeled Quickcam 8-4-1 Driver Installer. I assume that it is the wrong disk. I purchased this computer in June.
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.
I was told the longer antenna's would send the signal further, but it never worked. I only got the same range from the long antenna as I did the shorter ones. I don't know how to solve this problem I only have to extend the range another 8 feet. The longer antenna did not do this for me.
If you're expecting this printer to last you for at least 1 year, don't count on it. I started having problems with mine after less than a year. THe printer gets worse with each nozzle check and eventually, I couldn't print anything at all.
Having had a TIVO for over four years I was disappointed in this product. First, it is very loud! It hums and grinds all night and all day. The playback quality is much worse than my old unit. I have yet to find a DVD disc that it will copy shows onto, even the recommended ones do not work. Tivo will not transfer my lifetime membership over to the new machine, they want another $299 for another membership. If I had to do it over again, I would not buy this product.
This is the second transmitter failure in as many years! not reliable considering the amount of money and expected performance. After about 2 or 3 months the transmitter stops firing from the camera. It fires fine using the test button but otherwise it is useless! I now have two (2) of these units that cannot be used. Of course sending them for repair is throwing good money after bad. I would not recommend this unit!
Major flaws:* The power plug is too loose, so it often falls out, which crashes the hard drive inside.* Firewire mode does not work. (Mac OS X)Minor flaw:* Built from cheap plastic.In my old apartment, this device constantly unplugged itself and was incredibly noisy. I moved apartments, set up a new desk, and switched out to a different hard drive (and I think I unplugged the internal fan too), and now it's much better-- the wiring connection is more stable, and the new drive is quieter.
Trying to get tech support is a joke . Just purchased and the arow keys dont funtion properly. Can't walk or run in a circle for gameing. Also likes to jumble sentances. Anyone here know how these problems are fixed??
This only worked intermittently between my DVDr & TV. It would work for about 10 minutes then the screen would go black (most times not working at all or having a 30 sec. delay before the signal starts). I replaced it with a "HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified Cable" and have not had the same problem.
Call to Linksys tech support declared the expander non operational said to send it back. The replacement expander arrived and had Linksys tech support remote into my system to setup the expander. After 45 minutes with no luck they gave up and hung up the phone. Needless to say I have returned both items and will not buy anymore Linksys products. I should have taken a clue from all the refurbished Linksys expanders up for sale. Buyers beware!
to be honest i ended up buying a cheaper headset from wal-mart with way better quality.. people couldnt understand what i said most of the time and there was always static!
Not a very efficient solution if you need to wrap and unwrap your cords more frequently. It's just a long strip of Velcro, much longer than I actually need so most of the material is wasted and even gets in the way (as you have to wrap it around and around). This also makes it more time-consuming to wrap cables.
I unpacked the drive, plugged it in and powered it up. Then I heard the noise. I turned off the drive, unplugged it and request an RMA.
Although we were highly satisfied with the item in the first few days, it died within a week. We thought the source of the problem was our cable company, and we tried to troubleshoot with them for over a week. In the end, the problem was with the modem. All of the lights on the unit were lit, yet there was no signal being transmitted.While we may have received the only faulty unit from the bunch, I have no other choice than to say I would not recommend this product.
Received the product and was surprised that it does not have the adaptor for iPod nano 5G. Called the manufacture and they told me to purchase an adaptor from Apple. I ended up spending another $14 for the adaptor. (I am not sure if the adaptor will eventually work.)
This is junk to any audiophile. The sound quality is very poor ie. distorted. Switches are unreliable, and there is no way to use external power so it eats batteries.
It disconnects alot. I have a new HP laptop and the usb stick blinks alot searching for a signal. I put in new batteries and it still does it. Also, now the right button doesnt work. sure it was dropped few times, but its made for that PLUS more. I cant return it, cause the return date has passed. so now i have a mouse that barely works.. I guess thats why its so cheap. You get what you pay for!
I have used this printer for 1 year and it almost daily crashes and prints ASCII garbage forcing reboot of printer. At least once a day!! Minolta sent tech out and replaced board but it still prints garbage once a day. The time lost makes this printer not worth buying.I waited for a year under my belt before I wrote. It crashed just now prompting me to share to save others from making mistake of buying. I would recommend spending a little more and getting HPs Color Laser which is falling in price fast.I also work in the IT world so not just frustration from a newbie, it's a lemon of product. I can guarantee you the post with 5 stars are new users and don't have the experience yet to comment but instead are awe struck with a new toy.With all the equipment I deal with each day, this is the biggest headache and kills productivity with needless lost time.
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.
Easy installation.... I think not. I tried to install this card on my WinME machine... everything was going fine until it said it needed an extra file. I found it, it said it installed. I'm rebooting my comp, when it freezes on the Windows Logo. I cut the power after about 10 mins of sitting there, then reboot. The comp loads, I goto Device Manager, and see that my Linksys card has a fatal error, oh joy. I uninstall, then try reinstalling the drivers, I point the way to that extra file it says it needs. Again, my computer froze, in the middle of installing. To make a long story short... I had to revert my system back to before I had ever tried to install this. Be warned!
Camera won't even turn on!!!! playing with the stock image effectswas fun for 2 min for my 5 and 8 year olds
the case is beautiful yes, but its horrible to arrange wires in! i had a modular PS and still have cables everywhere! and you can't really stash them anywhere so they are all over the place. Also i had to remove one of the fan mounts on the back of one of the places that holds drives in order to get my video card to fit inside. def wouldn't get this thing again if i would of known how bad it was with room on the inside. Also had a hard time getting my MB inside it correctlypretty much its a nightmare. don't expect to have it standing on display unless you plan on drilling holes for cables
I took of the head unit of the factory stereo and put in the wireharness but did not function so its no use I just clliped all the wires and found wich were speakers and the rest.
These switches are great when they work, but after a period of 2-3 years two of the three I've owned started having serious problems. Six months ago I noticed that while using my Xbox360 as a Media Extender - something I do all the time - I started getting a lot of "Network Congestion" messages and horribly choppy video while watching some TV shows I had previously recorded. This had never happened before, and I was pretty perplexed because I hadn't changed anything. I tried a number of different things from both ends (you name it, I tried it), but nothing helped with the issue. I eventually decided to eliminate the GS105 (initially just plugging the Ethernet cable right into the Xbox360 and then later using an old Linksys Gigabit switch I had) and everything has worked perfectly since. Unfortuntely, the issue returned a couple weeks ago, but I knew traffic going to the Xbox was going through another GS105 I had on my home network, so I replaced that switch with another one - I had to run out to the store this time - and I'm now back in business again. It's a shame about this switch, because they are quiet, sturdy, and inexpensive, but I won't be buying another one.
Archos has always had great products, but they have always had incompetent support people and software designers. The item should be easy to use, but their software kills it. Their Archoslink (to interface with computer) is a joke. Also, to make it useful, you have to use "add-ons"--read "lots of additional money." If they would put any effort into this part of their products they would destroy Apple and everyone else, but they haven't for at least 7 years and probably never will. If they would resolve this it would get 5 stars, but as it is, I wish I could give it a 0. They can't even give a functional web site.
I had a Sony P-7 from earlier this year. Bought this Olympus for my sister. She liked that it was smaller, had a solid feel and weather-resistant buttons. Also, the guy at BBuy said &quot;Olympus makes cameras. Sony makes camcorders.&quot;I did a side-by-side comparison, taking pictures of the exact same scenes, day and night, near and far. Sony is far superior. In low light situations, the Sony AF Illuminator shoots a red light towards the subject so the AF can lock onto it. Perfect pictures. Olympus, on the other hand, cannot &quot;lock&quot; onto the subject, and you always end up with blurred subjects. Another bad result - since it cannot determine how far the subject is from the camera, it floods everything with the flash. So aside from blurred, the subject is whited-out.In daylight, the Sony also was superior. Colors were deeper, and edges were clean. I took a picture of an orchid, and with the Olympus, the outline of the petal was jagged. I tried this with different resolution settings on both cameras, from 1Meg to 3.2Meg, and Sony was still better.I ended up returning the Olympus to BB and ate the 15% re-stocking fee. Bought the Sony P-8 instead.
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 suspect this in not typical but the camera I ordered worked fine on day one but on day two it would no longer turn on. I replaced it with a different model of Nikon camera - only because this model was no longer available.
The Brother BP61GLP 4" x 6" High Gloss Inkjet Paper quality is disappointing. First off, it's very thin. It's a flimsy 51lbs. when 65lbs and up are acceptable weights for photo paper. You can practically see through the sheets. I know when I print a photo on one you can see the photo on the other side. This is unacceptable. Plus, this paper does absolutely nothing to enhance the look of photos that they come out of a Brother printer. You're better off using any other miscellaneous brand. At least the paper will be thicker.
SANDISK was destroyed by PostOffice sorting machine, because seller put item in a letter envelope and had the nerve to charge me $4.95 for a 64 cents mailing. His putting item in an ENVELOPE caused the post office to run it through their sorting machine, which then destroyed the SanDisk.How do I get my money back???
I ordered (2) Dane Elec compact flash camera cards on July 9th. Received order promptly but with (2) totally different cards ~ this brand "Verbatim." I decided to try one card anyway instead of hassling with returning but my camera won't shoot with it (I keep getting an error code). Invoice said (2) Dane Elec cards were in the package. Not sure what went wrong but not happy that I have to return & reorder during one of my prime shooting seasons.
The upper limit on my D-Link 7-port hub seems to be four devices regardless of whether they are self powered. Some devices don't work properly in one port, but do in another, even if they are the only devices plugged into the hub. Furthermore, some devices seem to collide through the hub. For example, only two of my USB drives will run concurrently. Worse, I've seen data corruption when a drive is plugged into four of the seven ports; I thought a La Cie USB hard drive was defective until I plugged it directly into the PC. The center three ports seem to blank out occasionally, but recover after a reboot.I'm on Amazon now looking for a more reliable replacement. My experience with D-Link products has been more miss than hit.One final nit is the power connector jack is a right angle type and is a bit loose. I had to improvise a strain relief with tape.
I tried using it as splitter both because I purchased 2 but only one jack works for ethernet the left one, I'll see what can I do to make it work, but it dissapointed me.
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.
It did not work as advertised. Although it fit my joystick, it was incompatible, and the computer did not recognize that there was anything plugged in.
i got these home, sat down, and put these on my head. the first thing that i found was that the head pillow thing just anoyed the hell out of me, making the headphones feel 3 times bigger than they really are. the second thing is the shape of these damn things. they don't fit flush against my head, only the bottom actualy contacts my skull. the upper part of the head phone is floating just behind my ear. this allowed too much ambient noise to dissolve the audio i was listening to. witch is an over statement. when the volume was turned all the way up on both, the audio became raspy. and the individual audio control, while clever for the people with a hearing disability, is more annoying to the average user. don't buy these. just don't. buy the Philips SBC HP550 instead, There 100 times better than these pieces of crap.
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 ...
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.
its says titanium but guess what i got BRONZE POS.. ik it is sturdy but..so what i wanted titanium and they gave me bronze!
Dayton BACT-GRB Banana Plug Pair Compression TypeSimply BLOW these away, and they are 1/4 the price!!! Plus you can eveen mount the wire from the side!!!The guy at BB tried to sell me on Monsterwire about a year ago, and after I chewed him a new one, every time I go in there, they KNOW not to even ask me if I want to buy some monster garbage. It's a shame that the normal Joe, who isn't even worried about spending $$$ gets bamboozled into spending 3 times as much as they need to on cabling.My wife called me from best Buy and told me the salesmen was trying to sell her a $100 cable to go with the PS3 she was buying my nephew, I got him on the phone and he knew right away who I was, and was like "Oh it's you, well OK, I'll sell her the AR one for $15"
Many of the Archos' features I loved. However, I was only able to get 2 hours of audio from a fully charged battery. I know this may not be typical, but it was a show stopper for me.
Absolutely horrible, after only a couple weeks it started making funny noises, skipping in the CD, after a couple months it ate a cassette and it still lies in the belly of the beast. Less than a year and can't return it... NOT A GOOD INVESTMENT!!!
I purchased Channel Master's model 3000A about 2 1/2 yrs ago. It had been working O.K. until a worker accidentally damaged a small part (power supply and injector, model 3037) in January 2011. I saw this part for sale in Channel Master's website. When I tried to order it two weeks later, however, I could not see this item in the same website. I sent email to Channel Master for inquiry, but there was no reply. On Jan 21, 2011 I called Channel Master's client/distributor supp department, and they told me that model 3037 was not available but they would contact me should it become available. To date (March 1) they have not contacted me.The whole antenna (including the expensive job of setting it up and wiring) is useless without this small part.I would recommend this item only to those who are sure that they can keep every small part undamaged forever.
I have given this thing several months to prove itself and it simply does not work.I still have to quickly turn down the LOUD COMMERCIALS.The device has very little, if no, effect on the normalization of the audio.
Reading the reviews I thought this would be a good lens. Well it does not fit my canon at all what so ever. I am very disappointed that the descriptions say that it fits canon cameras. It seems like a nice lens but that's just the cosmetic view of it. Shipping was rather slow as well. I will be returning the product they should fix their description as the product is very misleading.
I was interested in purchasing 100 of these batteries. When i got to the checkout portion of the transaction they (amazon or the storefront) wanted to charge me $500 for shipping. That is highway robbery.You are far better off going to the local Radio Shack and paying $4.99 per battery. You save $0.02 and support your local economy.just my $0.02
Last week I purchased a Sony KLV21SG2 LCD TV, banking on the fact that Sony has always produced an outstanding product, and that the five Sonys I have purchased over the past three decades (all CRT's), while expensive, were well worth the extra cost. This is the first Sony set that I am returning, because while it delivers excellent HD pictures and sound, it strikes out in virtually every other category.I get my TV reception through Cox cable, which has a few (very few) HD channels, and a fair number of digital channels, but is still mired mostly in the analog world. This makes an LCD TV a bad bet for a Cox customer.When compared to a high-end Sony CRT costing about the same as the SLV21SG2 -- there really is no comparison. Digital channels are viewable on the LCD TV, but the images are far from crisp. Sports events where there is fast motion create multiple images and blurring effects. Pictures with lines close together (such as empty basketball bleachers or a plaid suit) create noticeable rainbow or vibration effects. Even worse, the Sony LCD TV does not handle dark backgrounds at all well. For example, the series "24," even though it is on a digital channel, is just a big blur during the nighttime scenes, which as fans are aware are at least half the show. Sci-Fi buffs will be sorry to learn that space operas like Battlestar Galactica and Stargate SG-1 have similar problems.I don't think these quality issues are unique to Sony LCD TVs. They are a general problem area common to all of today's crop of LCD TVs, which, especially when paired with a low-quality digital or HD box, do not deliver an acceptable picture on non-HD channels. I have heard that people have had better luck using LCD TVs with DirecTV, but in my view LCDs are still not ready for prime time.I have a fifteen year-old Sony Trinitron 32" that is still delivering a picture that is superior to all plasmas and all LCDs, except when viewing HDTV. I'm taking my $1400 Sony LCD back to Circuit City and trading it in for a $300 20" Sony Trinitron CRT. Thank God for Circuit City's 30-day return policy!
My husband gave this lens for my birthday because I asked for it. I had great expectations but the autofocus did not work from the very beginning. After some research, I found this is not uncommon. I don't understand why a great name like Canon has a lens on the market with well-known autofocus issues. I sent it back.
Although it does add to the protection of your Palm...I don't think it is worth the price. It does look cheap and I was depressed about spending this much on plastic :-( I noticed the added weight immediately too...
This was disappointing. The power adapter for the charger only operates on 110 volt electricity. That makes it useless for travel in most of the world outside the US.
The Link Depot HDMI 25 foot cable failed after 80 days of use. The cable worked fine until then. When I called United Integral Incorporated, the seller of the cable on Amazon, they informed me that the cable did not come with a guarantee and that I was out of luck.The cable that United Integral sent me looked different than the one in the picture. My cable has round cylinders a couple of inches from each end.
I bought this cable to run between my Mac-mini and an XtremeHD HDMI box so I could switch inputs to my Dell 2504 monitor (curiously, the same Samsung monitor as sold in the Apple store under the Apple label) between my DVD player and computer.Nice thought, but does not work. The TV monitor (which had worked perfectly with direct link Apple cable (DVI to DVI) from Mac-mini) gave grossly red and green colors. One would suspect one of the pins was not configured properly. I called the tech support, and they indicated that this "just happens with some models, and nothing can be done." Notably, the "nothing" also included failing to offer to accept a return of the cable.Although one might wonder how the company can market a product designed to look like a Mac-mini and then state, essentially, too bad if it does not work, this was not part of the discussion. If you are using this cable to run to a switch box, I would think very carefully before purchasing on whether you can get a return.
I bought 5 of these from amazon and 3 from Fry's. Every single one was defective. Do not buy this product.
These speakers are cheap and they sound cheap. I don't see any bargains here. These were used to replace an old set of Polk speakers that were worn out. They must have spoiled me for cheap speakers. How are they cheap? The connecting wires provided had a break in the connection that prevented one speaker from working. After eliminating the wires provided and connecting to the original wires both speakers worked. As for the sound produced, well all I can say is it sounds like a 20 dollar set of speakers and that's not a good thing. Highs are not good, and the bass well what can I say, there is no real bass to criticise. If you want good sound look at other speakers. These are not a bargain unless you want cheap speakers that sound cheap. After installing them in my truck I'll keep them but if they were a stand-alone product I would return them.As an update I removed these speakers and installed other speakers that work better. I donated them to the local thrift shop.
Worst printer ever had. Pictures are horrible when printed. Now the cartridge has locked in the corner and after researching many people had this issue. You can't just get to the cartridge without taking the entire printer apart.NICE!!!!Never will buy another Cannon.......Had about 2 years and don't even print that much...junk.Going with and EPSON ARTISIAN 810............Google mp-390 with cartridges getting stuck...Many of the exact same comments.....
Also, the remote is not intuitive -- have to memorize buttons or watch movies with the lights on.
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.
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.
I have this player for about one year. It playsall kind of DVD/VCD/CD disks, and it can be made region free.However, The player started to overheat and frozen recently , and it has problems reading some disks. I cleaned the player with a lens cleaner disk, but it did not help.Looks like it is dying. My Old Pioneer player still works after more than 3 years.It was a nice machine, but it did not last.
The i.Sound Audio Staion Speakers were awful. The unit was all plastic and very cheap looking and feeling. And the sound quality was terrible. Lots of static and very crackly. I returned this product nearly a month ago and STILL have not received a refund from the seller. Won't purchase from them again!
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.)-------------------
The signal and speed fluctuates constantly! I dont think this device is as powerful as a PCI wireless ethernet card. If you can - go the wireless PCI card route. I bought this for the portability and it is OK for that - but it drops connections for no reason and you have to reboot or disconnect/reconnect the USB cable for it to reattach to the preferred network. I also have a Linksys 54g pcmcia card and Linksys 54g pci card - both work a lot better than the usb wireless device.
Purchased a SO-DIMM for my Apple PowerBook G4 and as soon as I re-booted into the Finder and tried to do work the Mac crashed -- first time in 4 years. Shocking to say the least. After more than 8 hrs of trouble-shooting, determined that it had to be the SO-DIMM that was at fault.Had the memory tested by an authorised Apple repair centre and was told it was faulty. Sent the SO-DIMM back to Amazon for replacement. Installed replacement SO-DIMM and experience same crashing events: The PowerBook would sit there for a few minutes and then, for no apparent reason, crash. This is useless, sub-par memory.Ended-up buying Other World Computing memory instead and after installing it, stress-tested the PowerBook G4. No problems after 24hrs of continuous testing.PNY is clearly a manufacturer to be avoided at all costs.
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.
I have so far tried to install this remote on 3 computers with 3 operating systems (XP, vista, and 7). It simply does not work. I know a fair amount about hardware and software, maybe not enough to head an IT department, but certainly enough to get an entry level IT job. The directions are laughable. After you install from the CD (or with the updated software from online which I tried as well), it says to plug in your remote and allow Windows to automatically find/install the drivers.Well I tried that. And I restarted and tried that. And I did it on other computers. Dozens of times. I also searched manually for the drivers, I scoured the internet, I looked through the CD, I tried to edit and manually install the drivers, I asked my even more technical computer programmer friends. DOES NOT WORK.So I go to complain to the company, because by now it is too late for Amazon to accept a return. DO NOT EXPECT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE MAKERS OF THE STREAMZAP. They do not have an address I can find, they do not have a phone number, and they WILL NOT answer your email. Period.
Recently had unit freeze up. Sent back to Raymarine and they did a factory reset for $95 without finding any real problem. Purchased a AIS500 and discoverd that C70 does not support all the AIS500 active mode functions. In talking to Raymarine Tech Support they said the C70 and other classic C units are obsolete. The unit does support the tracking mode but the features a not well thought out - for example the vessel name does not show up on most displays. Software has not been updated for several years. There are better AIS and chart plotters out there.
I bought this player from Best Buy. I tested DVDs, CDs, music CD-Rs, and mp3 CD-Rs. All worked fine initially. Two days later preparing for a Christmas Party, the player locked up after inserting the mp3 CD-Rs. The player normally shows a screen where you can see the folders and files. It locked on the background for this screen. I had to disconnet the power cord to the unit, and re-connect in order to retrieve the disc. The other types of media still play fine. I will be returning the unit for a different model/brand.
As soon as I received the product, I put the cassette on my car, I tryed everything I could but it did not even work, but what can I expect of paying so little on a cassette player, I guess it was more worthy for me to buy the "Monster" cassette at $25 at the store and plays excellent!
I had a Boss NS-2 and it works much better then M135. I use strat with CS-3 and overdrive. The NS-2 totally cut out the hiss and noise. But this only cut out a little hiss, even I turned everything to the top.
RobertThe closures (plastic snappers) are of very cheap plastic. They broke after only using it one time just by normal open and closing. .The bag is unusable and worthless without them.... .Another bad part is that this bag has no additional zipper to close the main compartment like most other bags do. This means that your equipment will get dusty even if the bag is closed.This bag would be great if they would just spend a few more dollars on bertter snappers, They should all be sent back to the company that made them.
All my photos comes out dark and red when using the S and telephoto mode on the flash itself. Flash has very short illumination range. Very bad skin tones with this flash. Used on a FZ35 lumix camera. The built in flash is much better using a facial tissue as diffuser. Returned the item, this store's customer service has been pretty good so far, they apologized for my disappointment and asked me to return the item to get a refund.
This device only works with cigarette lighters and not 12-volt power points (such as in Toyota vehicles). I tried it in a Highlander with both a power point and a cigarette lighter port. It works in the cigarette lighter port but not the 12-volt power point. The product does not list any technical specifications.I was however able to contact their support (on a Saturday no less!). They had no solutions however. He suggested I write their support to see if they had any answers...
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.
What a disappointment! Too long and embellished. Where was her editor? Several little mysteries were contained in this book - none of which was answered. Don't waste your time.
I purchased this cable knowing that to go from digital to ananlog doesn't happen this way, but for the cheap price I gave it a go....but it didn't go! It was a waste of money. Live and learn (even when you know better!)
On my roof on a short mast I just barely get about 12 channels. Unfortunately the boneheads who broadcast here in San Diego put their towers on 3 mountains at 3 different directions from the center of the city so no matter which way you point the antenna you have at least one weak signal or no signal. Worked almost as well propped up in my bedroom. Barely worked in my attic. Go figure. I suspect it's just not a very good antenna. Probably work with a rotor, but for me an indoor would have worked just as well.
I was disappointed in this product. When I attached it at the cable source it created probles for my broadband connection and living TV set. I did install it at my TV on the second floor where I was originally having signal deterioration and it worked for awhile. I would first suggest having your cable company in and "tweak" your cable throughput - it shouldn't cost you anything other than sitting around waiting for a service call. I no longer have it installed and will resell it on ebay.
they look good and feel nice but when you actually play them, there is way too much hiss sound. also when you walk around with these headphones the music or whatever youre listening to will pause with every step you take. the product shipped fast but the actual product i did not enjoy at all
As other reviewers have written the first thing I noticed is that there are only 3 sheets, not 12 as the title implies. The way you achieve 12 sheets is by cutting them in fourths which makes them too small for my camera. I can get 6 sheets effectively. Furthermore, the kit comes with a wet cloth to clean the screen before applying. The drawback is that the kit comes with only wet cloth, so unless all 12 (or 6 or 3) protectors are applied at once, the single will only be moist for the first application. Finally, I agree that it is very difficult to apply these cleanly.This product works great for a single use if you have the patience to apply them.
This item is just a piece of glass that fits over SOME lenses (in the front). Others, even with the adapter rings, this product will not work with. The quality of the images is poor, with soft blurring and the autofocus has a hard time working properly on the lens these "filters" are attached to. I wouldn't recommend these. You can crop and adjust for macro with a telephoto lens you already own and add a "fisheye" look in photoshop. If you really want a fisheye view, the best choice is to buy a generic fisheye lens that actually fits on the camera. This is NOT a lens and shouldn't be labeled as such.
I'm changing my review of this product. Turns out it didn't fry my MyFi, MyFi died on its own (Delphi trying to pass blame). I'll give it 4 stars for the time I was actually able to use it. But buyer beware -- the 3 units to be used for this product are no longer manufactured and you'll be stuck with it. Maybe that's why they're dropping price to get rid of them.(Original review) I used this product for approximately 5 days and my Delphi MyFi stopped. Just stopped-no warning. Working with Delphi we ran through several trouble shoots with no luck. The MyFi doesn't work in my home or car units. Delphi "guesses" that because the MyFi is a 5V connection and the Altec generates 12V that perhaps the Altec isn't directing power correctly. I don't know I'm not a tech. So I'm not only out $30+ (the cost has dropped since I purchased) for the Altec but $200 to replace my MyFi (which is passed warranty). Luckily XM was generous to hold my account until I replace the unit. I became a XM junkie and I'm going through some pretty heavy withdrawals right now. Maybe I just had a defective product.
The Netgear FM114P is almost a perfect firewall, wireless access point, and print server. Good price, decent features.My only complaint: I've had mine die on me twice, each time after about 2-3 months of use.So the question is: What good is a firewall when you can't depend on it to work the next day?This would be a great product if Netgear can fix the reliability issues. Who knows, perhaps my third unit will last till the summer.Update: My third replacement unit failed after a week.
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.
I bought the product 2 weeks before and I have a thought this will work with all printers but not. D Link technical support is very bad I called at least 10 times to find my printer is compatible or not.User manual is not complete so configuration is very difficult. Changing the IP Address manually and re assigning the new IP Address is very difficult. And it cause problem for other wireless divices (Mouse,Keyboard,Wireless web camera and External wireless hard disk). Because of this product I spend almost 8 hrs to solve other wireless network issues.If you have enough time then it will entertain you.
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!
Signal goes in and out. I recommend spending a little more to get a higher quality product. This cord was a complete waste of time.
I put this on my 50mm 1.8. It cost me around five bucks. I had been very happy with it until one day I suspected that all the ghosting, glares, and reflections of light sources on some photos might come from this filter. I do an experiment with a light source, a lamp, in the photo. Yes, the refection is in the photo. I can even see the reflection through viewfinder. I then swap it with a HOYA HMC. The refection is gone. The reflection for sure is not there if I don't put any filter on. This filter does protect my lens well. But the whole purpose of the lens is to take quality pictures, not to be cherished behind a glass.Tiffen filters of different sizes have been Amazon best sellers. Yes, they fit well. The build quality is good. But you will be very sorry when you finally find that it is the cause of the glares, ghosting, and reflections. I believe Tiffen has coated versions. But I didn't try them.The problem is not on the quality of the filters. They are simply not coated. But if I have to be mindful about what it might harm my photos when I take them in certain situations, I cannot use them.I know B+W has good filters, but they are expensive. I have been having good luck with HOYA HMC. It is around twenty dollar range. Very affordable. So my suggestion is dump this filter and go with that one.
Once I plugged it into my LG upconverting dvd player, it burned it. There was a smell of burning and I lost control of the dvd.
Im taking it back today. This thing is flimsy and cheaply built. Its got a sliding drawer to extend the capacity of the charger...yeah, thats gonna be working in month.
new camera, bought uv lens to protect lens, did not fit because camera has no threads on lens. returned item.
This device would make a better melee weapon than remote. The design is bulky the programming configurations are aweful. The LCD is ultra sensitive, allowing you to inadvertantly perform commands with the slightest touch. It does not power off automatically and eats batteries like a Hummer eats gas. You are better off with a less expensive, slimmer device.
This is my first review ever, but after 3+ hours of Linksys "tech support" they told me that this os simply not compatible with D-Link routers. Not sure why they couldn't tell me that within 1 minute instead of running me through a series of hoops. In any case, don't buy this range extender if you own a non-Linksys brand router.
I made the huge mistake of not checking for reviews before squandering money on this utter rubbish. When you see the number that complain about the lack of a hardware reset switch, well, that pretty much tells you all you need to know. I tried to team it with a Maxtor Storage Solution II, don't waste your time. Occasionally the pair would agree to work together, but most of the time they sulked. I've bought Netgear routers before and been very pleased, but this strikes me as underdeveloped and simply not ready for public release. My advice is don't pay to be a Beta tester for Netgear !
My kids love the way this clock looks and the idea of it, but it is flimsy, and the controls are awkward and hard to figure out with or without the manual. Consider another model.
The Crosley is a piece of junk. Lousy speakers. Hard to read program buttons.Its a shame I can't give it a lower score than 1...
I purchased my Epson CX4600 from Staples, and it has been a competent scanner for almost 2 years. Where it has failed miserably (and,in doing so,cost Epson my business) is as a printer. Like the vast majority of reviewers, I experienced the sudden death/blank page phenomenon, and this resolved almost magically after switching to another printer in the house for a month or so (and spending way too many $$$ on ink cartridges that did not actually need to be replaced---see practically any other review here). Not so quick...it began a series of feeder problems that made the blank pages preferable!These problems weren't only constant, but seemed to come up at the most inconvenient times. The scanner was good, but even when the printer worked it just wasn't consistent enough to be considered a reliable product.I would not suggest buying for a college student, a home office, or any purpose--it's competitors are reasonably priced and should last more than a few semesters.
After just a few months, I had to replace the ink cartridges. It was down hill from there. Nothing but clogs. Endless nozzle cleanings. What a waste. I wish my old Xerox had not died. What a good printer. Left it on all of the time. Used it once in a while. It always printed.
This DVD player worked great for me for about a year. After that, is stopped reading DVD's. After reading the other reveiws here, I can see I'm not alone. It's too bad cause I have had a hard time finding another DVD player that lets you go directly to the disc you want (ie, press Disc 5 instead of pressing Disc Skip a bunch of times).
This claims to be equivalent to LSE9802A2060, but it isn't. The AC plug that goes into the computer has a slightly smaller diameter than the LSE9802A2060 and doesn't make snug contact. While I was using it recently, it jiggled at an inopportune time, causing a power interruption during a critical disk access, and now I can't boot anymore.
Mine gives great sound but.....it squeaks in the deck unit. Sounds like Minnie Mouse is...well you know what I mean. I've taken it apart and lubed it but it still squeaks. It is not the deck...it does exactly the same in my van cassette player. I just ordered the Sony version...see if it works better.
As single coated filters go, I suppose this one is OK. However, single coated filters will turn into glare city any time you are shooting in lower light where light sources are visible in your picture.With this filter (and single coated filters from other brands), you get green dots whenever you're out at dusk or at night and point the camera at anything involving a light source, such as a street lamp, a marquee, etc. On a recent trip to Disney World, this ruined so many otherwise perfect night shots.These things are not expensive. Do yourself a favor. Spend twice as much and get a Hoya or B+W filter instead. Make sure it's multi-coated. This way, when you point the camera at or around a light source at night, instead of green dots you will see no glare. Big difference!
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.
I read a review here, saying that 512MB RAM was shipped instead of 1GB. At first I thought this was just an accident, but the same thing happened to me and I received a 512MB RAM instead of the 1GB. Strangely, the sticker they put on the back of the package said 1GB, while the package itself (and the chip) says 512MB... A waste of time and effort. I doubt I buy from amazon anytime soon again...
I own this camera for about 2 years. The problem is the lens cover slider track.The metal track has just worn away just from opening and closing the lens cover.Now the lens cover will not stay on the camera causing the battery to die.This is a manufacturing defect
This product is functionally useless. Don't waste your time or money on this.The main problem is that claims (via its 5 green LEDs) that all batteries are fully charged, even ones that I know are bad. Other testers accurately show the bad ones as bad.On top of that: It only holds AA & AAA batteries, plus two pins for some odd type of battery (not a commonly used type).And, it frequently doesn't work correctly with AAA batteries. The contacts typically don't make electrical contact with the battery, so no LEDs illuminate until you wiggle the battery in just the right way.Want a tester that works? Get one with an analog meter showing the degree of charge. What the tester should be testing is the voltage supplied while the battery is under an appropriate load (appropriate for the battery type). Unfortunately it's very hard to find out which testers actually do this, so you may have to try a few. This tester does not test under an appropriate load, based on observations of its performance.By the way - in principle there is nothing wrong with a digital read out tester. However, one that is well designed needs to apply an appropriate load (a voltmeter does not do this), and it also needs an appropriate of granularity to show the difference between different levels of charge. Good luck finding one that does both.
good while it lasted, POS broke yesterday for no reason, won't read anything i put in it, phillips customer service was no help, I have to buy and new dvd player... and it won't be a phillips.
Had this for about 2 1/2 years. Used with a Mac to save iMovie projects. Started having problems with it mounting. Would have to push really hard & twist the power supply cable where the connector was for it to get recognized & now it doesn't get recognized. Not knowing what the problem was (enclosure SATA interface vs. power supply cable problem) I debated with getting a new power supply cord ($20+$10 shipping) from Lacie website or just buying a new USB SATA external hard drive enclosure ($20). I opted for the 2nd option, removed the Seagate 500GB drive from the Lacie enclosure & fortunately all my data was recognized & did not have to reformat. Lacie Porsche was a nice looking enclosure but what's the point if it doesn't longer than a few years?
I expected too much because of the review from "R. Baker (Atlanta, GA)". This product is not up to speed -- the sheets will be partially wasted if your camera has a 2.5" screen like the SD450 and SD550. You'll have to do the measuring and cutting by hand, because the dotted lines on the back aren't made for 2.5" cameras. The three sheets can be cut into three 2.5" pieces each (and four or more if your screen is 2.2" or less).Mine also wasn't packed well -- one of the sheets had a folded corner, rendering that corner useless.Other than that the product is fine.
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.
This the worst computer game ever!It is soooooo boring and it repeats itself repeatedly! Its the worst don't buy it!!!!
After using this product one hour a day for five days, it no longer works. It appears that the jack is very flimsy, and that ANY stress on the cord attaching the headphones to the jack (such as wearing the headphones!) will immediately dislodge the wire from the jack and rending the headphones useless.It's a shame- I was SO excited to find a set of headphones that stayed put while I swam laps, and was comfortable. But the fact they died so quickly (I normally get at least a month out of the cheapy ones) just irritates me. I'd wait a while for the company to perfect these, because clearly the first ones produced have some major issues.
Not quite sure what you mean. I have never seen this item,therefore I can not honestly rate it.
I am a semi-professional photographer and in the interest of saving money I purchased this for my color management. Assuming my copy gave typical results , I find it useless, I calibrated my macbook pro and an external lcd monitor and there was a significant difference after calibration. the external monitor was cooler by several hundred degrees kelvin. if you want color management i suggest you purchase one of the more trusted products such as the Spyder 2 pro or eye-one.I have worked in retail for years until recently and the moral of the story is you get what you pay for.
I have read most of the reviews (good and bad)written here for the Palm hard case. I have gotten my palm pilot last week and went to Compusa to find a case. I saw the Palm Hard case and I agree with the other reviewers who commented that it looks cheap and not sturdy at all. This case does not look worth [price]at all. I ended up buying IBIZ Aluminum travel hardcase. This IBIZ hardcase is made of rugged aircraft aluminum and your palm is totally enclosed except for the part where you beam and about an inch on the side where the stylus is. This case looks very sleek and comes in black or silver. The best part of this product is it only costs [price]in Compusa. I suggest you check this out before buying the palm hard case. WARNING: You may have to shave the stylus used to attach to the palm...I had some trouble putting the palm in the case but after that...everything was cool.
I guess that I'm another who has to add a negative review for this hardware device.I went to download the drivers for this device (whose ID is clearly printed on the device itself) from the Belkin web page. Downloaded no problem. After installing the drivers in the default "Belkin usb" directory, I plugged in the wireless device, and told WinXP just where to look...the old "Belkin USB" directory.Lo and behold, WinXP didn't find any appropriate drivers in this directory.Remove, uninstall.Redownload.OK, let's read the README document. I've got the latest version of Adobe.Whoops, Hmm, I guess the driver installation file has a bit of a problem with the documentation file, too.I guess I'm just astounded at the problems that I'm reading about with this device, including what one reader said about the card not being compatible with Service Pack 2 (Is that real? Sounds too incredible)My advice, steer away from this card. Caveat lector.
Well, perhaps there are circumsrances where this product would actually increase signal strength over a given distance as compared to the antennas that came with my WRT54G, but it didn't happen in my case...I noticed ZERO improvement.I also tried the antenna reflector design:(...)That didn't do anything for me either.Now I understand antennas and signal strengths to a certain extent, and the laws of electronics and physics says that both the reflector AND the Linksys "high gain" antenna simply HAVE to make improvements. But, well, for whatever reason, neither made any difference for me.Very dissapointing.But try the reflector first, it took me about 30 minutes to make, and it SHOULD do something for you, especially if you are trying to direct your signal in a specific direction.If you have your router approx in the middle of your house, or half-way-ish between your computers, then you want OMNIDIRECTIONAL signal gain, and in that case, you want the Linksys high gain antennas.There are several other choices around the internet for increasing signal strength as well.
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.
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.
these MDs are the horrible ones on earth. as someone else said, it gives bunch of errors. this product of memorex's is just cheap. in my opinion, they make horrible products. if you want to be sure on buying MDs, just get sony and tdk ones. i prefer the tdk's lucir and music jacks. good luck!
I purchased the wrong size memory card & I tried to locate contact information for the Amazon marketplace seller...I did a google search & found nothing. Nothing on their packing slip included their contact info...no e-mail address or phone number. So I ended up exchanging the product at a local Office Depot to get the correct size memory card that I needed. Not a smooth process at all...
THE USB LINE OF THIS MOUSE IS NOT VERY DURABLE!,ESPECIALLY THE USB TIP THAT CONNECT TO THE MOUSE,EASY TO BREAK SO DONT PULL IT OR STREATH IT OFTEN IT WILL BE FINE,THE CLICKABLE BOTTON HAVE A SWEAT PROTECTION ON IT WHICH HELPS SWEAT FROM GETTING INTO THE MOUSE. VERY FAST REACTION TIME WHICH IS A PLUS, BUT THIS MOUSE IS ONLY BUILD FOR SMAILL HANDS, IF YOU HAVE BIG HANDS DO NOT BUY THIS MOUSE!!!
It simply did not work. I tested it against a shorter cable (the one I was trying to replace with this one), and the shorter cable worked. This one did not. Buy a cable with a company name on it, like Belkin etc. They're more likely to be QA'd properly, at least since the company's brand would suffer if they failed to work.I would exchange this cable, but the equipment setup it was originally supposed to be used with was delayed in its implementation by several months. My seller has a 30-day return/exchange policy. Lesson: Verify functional integrity of all purchases upon receipt, even if they won't be used immediately.One final note: This product has much thinner contact strips on the interior of its B-plug (the one that goes into the printer) than the same strips on the interior of my working cable's B-plug. Bad manufacturing? You decide.
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 [...]
Bought this with the idea of having two HDMI cables attached to my tv.One cable that I would use occasionally to play back from my video cameraand the other from my set top box. When I connected both cables Icould not get a signal from either cable. It did work with a singlecable attached, but not with both cables. Maybe I screwed up but,I think it should work regardless.
I purchased this for geocaching. When I tried connecting to a computer it just wouldn't work. Tried several machines. Same result. So I just sent it back to Amazon. I have experience with another Garmin unit and loved it so I'll try getting another model. Maybe this was just a lemon.
If you are buying a 10 gb iPod, I wouldn't suggest spending $40 on this small piece of plastic. While this is a nice and handy product made by apple, the price is to big to make it worth it. If you're buying a 15, 20, or 40 gb, you get a dock already included, along with a remote, a carrying case, and more hardrive space. But buying a dock separately is a waste of money. It does include an audio out jack, but the headphone out is just as goodI made my own dock for myself out of wood and painted it. It looks nice or nicer than the Apple dock and is just slightly less functional. All the dock does is make the iPod stand up instead of lying there.If you want a dock, I'd suggest making your own or buying a 15, 20 or 40 gb iPod with the dock included as well as many other goodies that make it worth spending $100 extra.
When I play back my voice, which I recorded while holding the unit 2" from my mouth, I can barely hear it even at maximum volume. With earphones it's no better. I'm returning it.
I bought this item to split the HDMI output from my Sony AVR to two TVs. One was a Samsung 17" LCD and the other my main Samsung 50" DLP. The signal was inconsistent and I experienced intermittent output to both screens. I returned the item after a few days and received full credit from Amazon. I have since purchased the Accell UltraAV K078C-001B 1x2 HDMI Splitter (also from Amazon) and have had no problems.
I got this filter before I understood the difference between cheap filters and ones that actually work well. I was getting such great results with my new 50mm f/1.8 lens during the day, but at night i was getting a lot of ghosting and flaring in my pictures. It took me a while to realize it was because of the filter. After doing some online research, I decided to remove the filter, and my pictures were all suddenly better with that lens. The glass was affecting my picture quality!The glass used is cheap, and not very good quality, so it can actually degrade your pictures. It works well to protect the glass on the lens from scratches or dust, but it's a much better idea to pay $20 more and get a good filter that will actually help you get better pictures. If you don't want to pay the extra for a decent filter, you might be better off just leaving the filter off. I reccomend Hoya Pro1 and B&W; filters; and in the 52mm size, the price is very reasonable. Once you start buying nicer lenses that require 77mm filters, that's where the good filters really start adding up. But again, you aren't going to want to put a cheap filter on a $1000 lens.I know this review might sound negative, but if it helps someone capture a memory better because they decided to get a little nicer filter, it will be worth it.
We have owned Onkyo components for over 15 years now. When we decided to upgrade our existing Onkyo receiver to take advantage of the new technologies for home theater, we knew we wanted to stay with the Onkyo brand. After checking models/prices locally, we looked online and came across this system on [...] and decided to go with it. The system shipped and arrived as advertised but after setting it up we started having problems with it within weeks. We run all of our audio/video components through the receiver then out to TV & speakers. Our first problem was that when watching DVDs the picture would blank out for a few seconds periodically and was not isolated to just one damaged disk. The sound would continue on through these black outs without interruption. For troubleshooting I bypassed the Onkyo receiver with the video output from the DVD player directly into the TV. The video black outs stopped. When I contacted [...] about the problem, I was told that I had to deal directly with the retailer that shipped it, not Amazon. I contacted the retailer and was told that we needed to contact Onkyo for repair/assistance. Since we had a viable workaround to this issue we decided to skip the hassel of disconnecting/boxing/shipping the unit back and being without a stereo for 6 - 8 weeks or more. Well, about 8 months later the same thing started to happen when we were playing tapes in our VCR. Again, I bypassed the receiver directly to the TV and the problem stopped. We did have other "issues" with the Home Theater in a Box system, such as the speakers not being very good quality, the subwoofer box rattled and we found a loose piece of wood in it. We never had a problem with our previous Onkyo components. We have subsequently purchased a new Onkyo receiver from a local retailer and have not had any problems with it at all. Obviously we still like Onkyo brand and don't know if our problems were related to purchasing a "refurbished" system or not but it's hard not to draw that conclusion.
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."
Very disappointed with this product. The documentation is poor, making even the slightest config change requires a two minute reboot and their DNS feature is hosed. It acts as authoritative DNS for whatever domain it obtains from the ISP and then fails to resolve addresses for that domain. Example: router becomes router.ispname.com When trying to resolve mail.ispname.com the Router acts as authoritative DNS and does not relay that request so the request fails. I saw in the config where you can change the domain...but it doesn't work. This really hampers the usefulness of the DHCP feature, which again does not allow customization of DNS Servers. Add the poor VPN support, horrible docs and I've experienced occassional wireless outages that I never had with my 3 year old DLink and I have to say Linksys really blew it with this product. Is this what we can expect now that Cisco bought them?
my product description says camera/ 16 mb memory /card 2 batteries/ and a charger /all i received was a camera and cant say much for the packaging
Jon,Many problems with the Sylvania DVD/VCR. DVC860DDVD1. Played a commercial music CDs well the first time. The next time it went to the last track and stuck.2. There is hum on the receiver when the CD is not playing.3. Played your home made DVD fine several times very well. Can hear the sound over my audio systemimportant for playing DVDs of opera, for example.4. There is no way to remember where one last played a scene since it is not in tracks. It is necessaryto fast forward, a lengthy process.VCR1. The VCR one touch recording cannot be made to work. On p. 19 we are told to press the the rec/otr repeatedly. On the third press the blank cartridge comes out; at other times it simply does not record.2. Even if it did work the process I used for OTR does not work. On my 10-year old Samsung I set Channel on the VCR to NPR. Then I go to 3, turn on the VCR and NPR is clear. I touch the Record on the VCR and it works. The TV picture is not degraded.3. The Samsung accepts VCRPlus codes, not the Sylvania.The warranty extends only to the original purchaser so I do not know how to get warranty service since you paid for it.Can I hook up a DVD player and still use my old VCR conveniently?We will use the machine until we get the return paperwork from you. Sorry for the inconvenience , but after 6 hours to get it &quot;running,&quot; I, as you can imagine, was so tense and angry I needed chemical help to sleep and feel no better today because of having to upset you with this letter.At Stereo Shop you get lifetime service and technical support.Do you think Amazon will publish this review? Three of the 10 reviews are negative making me trustful.So sorry to put you to this trouble.Grampa
I ordered this keyboard so I could bring my mouse closer to the front of my body.Pros:- it has good crisp key feedback, and medium-length keystroke. Feels like a cross between a laptop and standard keyboard.- despite its tiny size it has a key arrangement that is fairly similar to standard. In particular, the control key is where it should be at bottom left.Cons:- most glaringly, it without a doubt misses keys (and I don't type lightly)- it also reverses keys when I type too fast. I have confirmed this repeatedly by typing two letters in sequence quickly; my typing "accuracy" due to this has dropped substantially. When I type more slowly it's OK.- some of the keys are beyond tiny; perhaps some could be omitted instead. I mean, who needs two Windows keys? And does anyone actually use the menu key?I may return this keyboard. Alone while typing this review, I have had to backspace and fix transposed characters repeatedly. I never had this problem with any previous keyboards.Edit: it did not get better, so I am returning it. Too bad; I liked the form factor.FYI it is made in China, but the box was marked "RoHS" (Not "RoHS-Compliant...")
I purchased an Iomega HipZip after much researching and comparison shopping. I liked the features of rechargeable batteries and unlimited, inexpensive music storage (via the 40MB pocket zip clik! disks). However, the main purpose for my purchase of an mp3 player-- continuous music to listen to during 2-3 mile runs. After using it for 1 week, I returned it. First of all, (and this IS a first since I have never heard any complaints about this one!) the HipZip consistently failed to record 2 or 3 complete songs on each disk. It would start a song, play about 30 seconds of it and then play the next track. I found this very annoying - especially since the same song could be played in its entirety when the disk was played from the computer!?! The sound WAS excellent, except for the loud glich and pop noises that occurred every so often (especially those pops, they went right through my head!). Forget the carry-along concept. This thing weighs a ton cannot be attached to any moving body parts! It bounced and slammed the whole way. The clip that is attached to the case is not strong enough to hold up the unit. Changing disks while running proved to be a challenge; and you can't carry a supply of disks when running (nor would you want to-only making the thing even heavier!) On the positive side, the sound was very good, it never skipped, the rechargeable batteries worked fine and lasted a long time. Copying music onto the disks is VERY easy. But keeping in mind the heaviness of both the unit and the price tag ..., the negatives of the song-skipping and poor portability outweigh the positives for me. I guess I'll keep looking!
either I got a defective one or this webcam really sucks.It crashed my computer twice.Never using again
I loved my player for the first 5 months, now it is totally useless. Started on a downhill slide about one month ago. Skipped tracks, powered down on it's own if playing MP3 (radio is fine) and now despite several battery replacements it won't turn on. This makes is difficult to download the firmware upgrade. Sure.. it is small, light, and price friendly at first but now I feel totally cheated.
I bought this a while ago and really just began to use it recently. I had to call customer service because I was unable to get the basic folder function on the recorder to work. After some trouble shooting the rep while on the phone with me was able to get the recorder to move from file to file.I tried to record today in long play mode and only got about two minutes worth. I press the folder button and it will only display folder A.There's something wrong with this. The instructions are confusing and should be more simple. Pressing the folder button does not get into any other folders.I am very unhappy with this product, it doesn't work, and I bought all the accessories. I will admit that using it to record a telephone conversation was handy one time.
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 wanted an mp3 player since my sister got her ipod, but I really didn't want to settle for ipod.My mom picked this one out for me instead, and I hated it!The first day I got it, the part that keeps that battery in snapped. I was alright with it at first since if I put it in the clear clip on holder, it didn't come off. But the belt clip wasn't made to securely hold that thing.I carried it around at work a lot, and since the belt clip wasn't secure, it'd randomly fall off my belt loop and crash on the floor. The FIRST time it did this, the player snapped in half and the blue casing came off. Also the volume buttons fell out. I managed to piece it back together, but it happened several more times. Eventually, I had no more buttons left and couldn't even turn the thing on.It was a nice little mp3 player, but had too many bad things about it to enjoy.Pro's for me:-Being able to play & record radio-Small enough to fit in my purse & such-Idle shut off-Very easy to put songs on & take songs off. Was never a fan of itunes, so the drag&drop; method was nice.Cons:-Would rather it had a rechargable built in battery. I could've bought the most expensive ipod by now just by the amount of money I had to spend on batteries for this!-High pitched buzzing noise that accompanies backlight-Shuffle mode sucks, tends to play the same songs everytime I switch it to shuffle-Takes a while to skip through songs-Scratched easily-Not durable at all, dropped it once & it broke.
I swear if I wasn't just getting my newer ipods as hand-me-downs from my brother I would never buy a single ipod ever again. I did buy this mini, and it is just terrible. I take fairly good care of my stuff (about as good as the above average consumer), and this piece of junk has only 2 working buttons after 1.5 years. I really wish electronics would last about 3 years, but with Apple and their line of Ipods, you get about 1 year of decent workability.Even after a year, the battery charge was terrible, lasting about 3 hours out of the advertised 8. As of now the thing just turns on, last about 40 seconds then the battery dies the second I select a song. When i received a newer ipod from my brother, i didnt even bother keeping my old mini ipod as a portable storage drive, much less a music player, and took a hammer to it. What a piece of junk.
We bought this as an upgrade to our VHS camcorder we got 6 years ago. I wanted to be able to edit our videos in the computer. After my first filming, I quickly learned this camcorder has poor zoom quality (if you zoom in too close it gets fuzzy) and very poor audio as you can hear the motor running on playback. When I wanted to hook the camcorder up to the computer to try to do some editing, I discovered the cable you need to hook the two together is not included. This is an extra $30 purchase. Either put more money into a better quality camcorder or save your money until the better quality lower in price!!
I bought 10 of these couplers and they're pieces of crap. I actually have to hold the ethernet cords into place in order to make a connection. Then when I let go of the ethernet cords, it does not make a connection at all.
Intermittent popping noise is very annoying. Not sure if the problem exists with all the other headphones. Some reviews mentioned this noise but I purchased it as the overall rating was good.
Using the Micro Mate in a USB 2.0 port, it took One Hour and 56 minutes to write 3.13 GB.This was on a computer running at 3.2 Gig Hz.By contrast, using the built-in card reader, it took 27 minutes to write the same file to the same SDHC card.USB 2.0 can't be blamed because I wrote the same 3.13 GB to a portable 2.5" hard drive (generic) using the same USB 2.0 port in just under 8 minutes.Micro mate is slow.
This ipod player is really junk. It is very small and cheaply built. It arrived defective and would only play on battery power. When plugged in it made loud popping noises and locked up the ipod. Even without it being defective I would give it a low rating due to sound quality and no features.
I strongly recomend not buying this camera. The one I purchased started to fail in two months. The playback was garbled and when it did work, the picture quality is terrible, defeating the purpose of a digital dv recorder. Also, the service center was located 300+ miles away. I live in Phoenix AZ, not the boonies. I have heard of others having the same problem and suspect it may be systemic. Spend the extra money, this one is to good to be true.
I installed these modules on my HP DX2200 (2 x 1Gb). The machine does not start. I tried one module at the time without success. Reinstalling the original module (PC2-5300E-555-12-G1, 1GB 2Rx8) the machine worked fine again. I believe these memory modules are not 100% compatibles with some DDR2 motherboards. It is hard for me to get a refund because I'm overseas, so I will put them in the trash.
The mouse feels great in my hand, but after 8 months of normal business use, the left-click has pretty much died. If I pound on the button hard enough, it might click 2 out of 5 times. For the amount of money spent on this mouse, I'd have to say that it's not really worth it.I now have remapped the smaller thumb button to click, until my new mouse arrives.
I would totally give a zero! I have been in the computer industry for 20 years and this product is one of the worse I have ever bought. I have never felt so ripped off. Supposedly if you format the drive fat 16 or fat 32 it will be writable. I don't see the point of even trying because the performance is also horrid. If you already have data on the drive that really isn't possible. The performance is nothing shy of horrid for reads so writes would have to be worse. The web menus have bad grammar, probably because the company is in Mexico. I will never buy anything made by TRENDnet. Do yourself a favor and purchase a different product.
When I opened it and straightened the S-Shape out, the LED end shot off. Shipping it back would cost more than it's worth, so I fixed it myself. As others have said, the beam is very narrow. It only lights about a third of the Keyboard at a time. Oh well.
I EMAILED YOU GUYS ABOUT ITWAS REDIRECTED TO XBOX CUSTOMER SERVICE.THEY DID NOTHING ABOUT IT.NOW IM OUT 10 BUCKS NOT A BIG DEAL BUT WILL MAKE ME NEVER DOWNLOAD ANOTHER CARD ONLINE AGAIN!
This product is junk. It has a static buzz when used with batteries and the dock doesn't work with my iPhone 4. The sound quality is terrible and I would not recommend it.
Very disappointed in this mouse as it only works when the mouse is within 12-16 inches of the USB adapter. Bought is on sale for $13.99 but overall it was a waste as I am constantly moving it to get it in range. Went back to wired mouse after a month of frustration. I don't know about other alternatives but anything would be better than this thing.
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.
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.
I have had nothing but trouble with this product since I received it. The software would work intermittently at best. When I tried to update the firmware, the unit crashed. When I called tech support, I was told there was nothing they could do...even if I sent it back to the factory. The excuse was that the unit is made in another country and the firmware is installed at the time of manufacture and there is no way to upload new firmware. I am now stuck with a $400 piece of junk!!!!!
This unit has been in the shop 3 times, going on the fourth in a years time.They supposedly upgraded the DVD drive but I just found out that they only changed out the dvd changing mechanism. Now the dvd has gone out again. This time warranty is out. When I bought the unit it was advertised with a 2 year warranty. Turns out there is only one year.Pretty good recording though but very picky about the DVD's it plays.The unit is also not a grounded UL approved unit. It has a grounded plug but inside the unit it is terminated on a dead pin on the power board.Wiothout a local service center it cost me over $50 in shipping fees for the warranty repairs.
Bought this scanner a year ago, Upgraded to XP. Now scanner is paper weight. UMAX does not support any version of windows past 98 for this scanner and according to their web site and tech support there are no plans for support in the future.
I returned it. VERY nice, full keyboard, if it works with your handheld or phone. Though it worked, somewhat, with my T3, the "keyboard" program installed on my T3 couldn't be used/customized, and the driver may have corrupted my T3, forcing me to do a "hard reset", deleting all info on my T3. It didn't actually damage my T3, though, as earlier posters noted, using the earlier/shipped driver that came with the keyboard on the install CD.I think I'll go with a Think Outside brand, "Stowaway" keyboard.
We returned this product after two days because it did not announce streets by name. It will simply say something like "turn right" in so many feet but it does not audibly announce or confirm the name of the street. Our original GPS system was a Garmin which does do this so we were surprised to find that this particular Tom Tom model did not. We ended up buying another Garmin because we found the interface easier to use and it does announce the streets by name. This is a very useful feature and when shopping for a GPS it is probably the most important question to ask.
The power cord that was sent did not work with the unit despite making sure the right item was ordered.Returning it would cost more than the product itself so we just are not pursuing it any further. It is sad to think that despite ordering it properly, we did not receive the correct cord!
This thing worked once and then didn't work any more. Very cheap didn't like it so I threw it away.
I ordered this Sony Vaio VGN-FS660 on-line. I received a different model, instead I received a VGN-FS875P. I was trying to replace a laptop. I am just glad that all of my accessories still fit this model, but it is heavier, with different memory, speed, weight, etc. I was disappointed that I was not notified if the company was out of stock, or if this was just shody company policy. They must have assumed that this was an upgrade. I want the choice, not to have the choice made for me. Poor, very poor.
I think one star is too generous for this product. The cable plugged into my Palm and performed the sync perfectly. The problem was when I tried to remove the cable from my Palm the cheap plastic clips would not release. I thought it would ruin my Palm by being permanently attached at the bottom, but it finally came off. Once off the plastic clips were broke and it no longer connects to the Palm. A complete and total waste of money!
it's amazing how they could charge this kind of money for the kind of sound it puts out. everything is fine about this unit from the fit and finish to the feature set. and even though the radio actually sound very decent, the ipod sounds like it's playing through a paper bag--actually, worse. it's that bad, sounds like it's playing without a tweeter. don't these people try their own products before they sell them? i hate it when they waste my time.
I so very much wanted to use this lens. I actually tried two of them here from Amazon. The first one simply could not autofocus on pretty much anything. If I manually focused the images were really very nice. Good sharp lens. The extreme corners are a bit soft and don't really sharpen up until about f/8. There is quite a bit of chromatic aberation at 18mm. The performance seems quite acceptable for a wide angle lens of this type. Unfortunately, since it could never really autofocus it wasn't very useful, so I exchanged it.The second copy worked quite a bit better, optical performance just like the first and autofocused better. But it just could not autofocus on distant subjects at wider focal lengths (wider than 28mm). It had occasional trouble on near subjects. It was easy to verify it was the lens and not the camera as I had a Canon 18-55 and a Canon 17-40 to compare to. So this second copy got sent back for a refund.This would be a five star lens if I had gotten one that worked. Great size and weight for what it does. Unfortunately Sigma appears to have some bad quality control problems. If you are going to give this lens a shot there is no better place to get it than here at amazon since the price is great and the exchange policy for defective goods is excellent.
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!!!
This sounded like a good deal but it didn't last very long...I put it into my older computer and kept my old files on there and used that computer only about once a month or less ...for a period of 2 years or so...probably switched that computer on less than 30-40 times...and then it was burned out recently, requiring replacement. I will try to get a replacement but I will have to update this post then.
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.
It works "sometimes". I had to take my first one back. Don't think I can with this one. If you spend an extra 50-100 dollars we might get one that lasts because in a few months after having this one you'll have to purchase another one anyway. Number one, it doesn't play half of my regular dvds. One time I was watching a movie the thing paused, I had to unplug it to turn it off. Some of my dvd's i've recorded I've noticed that they pause and or jump during the recording. Also, I noticed my local WalMart no longer has these on display. They are jammed in the back, not on main display.
I bought one and it ran great for 6 months. Loved it. Then suddenly it crashed. Now it cannot be accessed. Smart disk web sight offers data retrieval companies at owner expense and offers to fix the hard drive by reformatting it, but admits up front it will do nothing to retain your data. What a racket.
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.
I was on here researching a new printer. I read the reviews on this machine and decided to pass it by. Not two days later my husband brought one home! Now, I'm trying to find the best priced ink cartridges! I couldn't believe how fast it went! The thing literally said my ink was half gone after printing one picture!!! I'm hoping it might just be one of those things where it takes a bit extra to get going. Also, the print quality is good, but it's nothing fantastic. I'm considering going back to my 6 year old printer that did just as good of a job, and worked for 2 years of heavy printing before it's ink ran out.Also, for anyone considering this printer...keep in mind that it is more of a "stand alone" machine. Meaning it is a unit in and of itself made to work independently like an office copier. It can be hooked up to your computer and used, but it is not as user friendly as machines made to go with your PC.
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.
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.
OK, it isn't really the print server's fault, or Linksys. Just not compatible with anything but the latest multifunction printers that follow some kind of announcement protocol to identify themselves on USB.I had to reflash the access point just to connect to this thing - that was some work, let me tell you. Make sure you write down ALL the settings before doing that!Linksys phone support was unhelpful, but their web chat support (IE only) was great, and worked the problem with me until there was really nothing left to try.
The camera worked just great for the first three weeks that I had it. I bought it because it was exactly what I had before (that one wore out). After three weeks the flash stopped working. I checked the manuel but didn't get anything useful. I won't take it to be repaired as it would probably cost me as much as buying a new one.
The screen pulled DOWN and stopped at the appropriate positionWe pulled down to disengage the latch and released The screen retracted.Second time we pulled DOWN it went to correct position but then ONLY pulled out further without releasing latch. Fully extended screen does not provide any room to disengage latch. Took it apart and disabled latch we wind by hand; down (mostly left there) and up (as needed). screen is good - mechanism is terrible. Truly a "100 inch Projector Screen - MANUALLY operated"
I'm returning my WET54g. 802.11g is kind of a scam - they claim it can do 54Mbps, but in reality the maximum you can do is 20Mbps; 14Mbps if you also have 802.11b devices on the same wireless network. The WET54g itself is an OK 802.11g device, but I had more connection flakiness with it than I expected. Mostly I was disappointed that 802.11g isn't nearly as fast as the advertising claims.
Although it's said to be a reliable brand, the card stopped working suddenly and I lost all my picture data on it, without having it exposed to radiation or anything. And especially the writing time was not famous, a no-name card I had to buy "on blind" immediately has worked faster.
There is no need to buy this armband. Just get yourself a length of two-sided velcro (There is a kind that sticks to itself.) Wrap it around your arm and attach your iPod to it using the belt clip that came with it. This technique is especially good for those of us with large muscular arms where standard arm bands (like this one) won't fit.
O.K., I TOOK EVERYONE'S ADVICE AND PURCHASED ONE OF THESE RECEIVERS...LET'S SEE, IN THE FIRST WEEK, THE REMOTE STOPPED WORKING AND THE SALES PEOPLE TOLD ME TO JUST GO AHEAD AND BUY ANOTHER REMOTE...GEEE WHIZ GUYS...THANK'S A LOT! NOW TO THE OTHER PROBLEMS....YOU MUST, I REPEAT, YOU MUST HAVE AN ADVANCED DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING JUST TO OPERATE THIS THING FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN YOUR DVD/VCR/AM/FM/ETC. WHAT A FREGGING HEAD-ACHE! I HAD MY NEIGHBOR COME OVER AND HE WORKS FOR A CABLE T.V. COMPANY, AND AS SOON AS HE SEEN THAT I BOUGHT A HARMAN KARDEN UNIT HE ADVISED ME TO SELL IT AND GET AN ONKYO. HE ADVISED ME THAT ONKYOS ARE GOOD UNITS FOR THE MONEY, AND GREAT FOR THE STRESS LEVEL FOR THE EASE OF OPERATIONS....NONE ARE BETTER. HE EXPLAINED ALL HE DOES ALL DAY LONG IS HOOK-UP PEOPLE'S CABLE UNITS TO THEIR HOME SYSTEMS AND HARMAN KARDON SYSTEMS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THEIR DIFFICULTY TO OPERATE...AND I REPEAT...HE DOES THIS ALL DAY LONG! HE EXPLAINED THE UNITS ARE VERY GOOD, BUT THE REMOTES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURE, AND UNLESS YOU HAVE A THIRTEEN YEAR OLD WHO IS A WHIZ AT ELECTRONIC DEVISES HANGING AROUND YOUR HOUSE...FORGET-ABOUT-IT!
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.
This is my second Belkin product (my first was a Belkin wireless router) and my experience with Belkin products thus far has been HORRIBLE!!First off, this adapter is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS VISTA!! So if you have Vista, don't even THINK about it! There's not even an update on the Belkin.com website. So I gave this adapter to my roommate since her PC runs on the Windows XP OS. Everything went fine. She is not an expert at computers and she was able to install and set up the adapter without any problems.BUT not more than a week later, she complained that the adapter wasn't working properly anymore. It would not detect any wireless networks. And being in a college community, I was CERTAIN that there were MANY networks available. (including our own private network which she was also unable to detect).My experience with Belkin products is that if they stop working, unplug them, let them sit for a while and they should be good to go. So I unplugged the adapter, let it rest and when I plugged it back in, it worked fine again. We have to do this almost everyday for it to work and sometimes multiple times a day.But who wants to gamble with the fact that their adapter may or may not work all the time!? NOT ME!!!! I purchased a Linksys wireless adapter and after a month of having it, I have not had ONE problem!!
Forget about watching a whole movie through without it skipping. Also forget about watching a DVD like 5 times, it usually says "Bad Disc" after scanning it. I bought a new DVD and popped it in and it was already "Bad Disc."I took all of those "bad discs," and popped them in my Playstation 2, works like a charm.DO NOT buy this unit, it skips, it jumps, it's fuzzy and it sometimes just refuses to play. You'll want to smash the crap out of it.
We found this antenna did not improve the range of the Linksys router.
You should try the "invisible shield" (google it). It works great (no scrathes!) and is absolutrly clear. Alot of my friends have tryed skins and say they leave lots of scrathes when you take them off. For a case, I know one person who swears by Agent 18. Hope this was helpful!
The autofocus noise is intolerable. I thought I wouldn't mind, but it was very annoying.The image quality was mixed. It was able to resolve quite a bit of detail, but I found the focal plane to be odd shaped and the focus accuracy with my DR was much lower than any of my other lenses. Often the images it produced had far different quality from side to side. I couldn't figure out whether this was due to focus issues or a lens abnormality.People who like this lens either are very forgiving or got a much better copy. I don't have time to sift through multiple copies to find one that is acceptable.
It lasted only 8 months! Of course, it didn't break while it was under the full warranty. Now I would have to pay for shipping and labor. Definitely not worth it if I'll only get another 8 months out of it. It would have been cheaper to have spent the extra money originally. Now it will cost me even more.
What should I expect for $2.03.Bought 2 cables, one didn't work and the other has a snowy picture.
This is my second camera and shame on me for giving Casio a second chance. The "customer service" was horrible, rude and not helpful at all. I have had several camera's in my professional life and have to say that I will never buy this brand again after the way I was treated!
My original purchase of this cord was disappointing because it didn't work. I returned it and a replacement was sent that didn't work either.Don't buy it.
The unit lasted about a year of VERY LIGHT usage. The blank ink just stopped printing.
Super fast shipping so that part is awesome but all bad from there. I was so hoping this would work okay because I don't want to use a device that requires power.I've read only one output will work at a time, this was not going to be a problem for me so I made the purchase.Turns out when I have both outputs plugged in neither of them work so this device is worthless, sad but true.
I recently purchased 2 WUSB54G v 2 usb adapters for my WRT54G v2 router. These were flakey from the start when I installed them on my 2 Windows 2000 machines. One machine went into an instant looping blue screen IRQ conflict and the other machine seemed to connect to the wireless network on the third or 4th reboot. I ended up wiping both machines and reinstalling Windows 2000 and this solved some problems but created others. After much pain and suffering and calls to Linksys idiot tech support guys in Indiana who repeatedly ask the same questions I'm still unhappy. About half the time these adapters don't connect to the network succesfully on boot. Other times the adapters get stuck in a strange state where I cant release or renew the IP addresses. Even adding a range extender hasn't solved the problems.
very hard to get it to keep settings.infrared eye has to be epoxyed in because of thickness of material where it is inserted.if you ignore half of the steps it helps.this is very frustrating to install.you are pretty much stuck with this unit if you want to keep steering wheel controls.i personally dont think its worth the effort.
its one of the cables were if you move it around the music only comes out of one speaker, they might not all be like that but mine is very difficult to get to work right.
Linksys technical support told me this would work with Windows 7 (32 bit). So, I bought it. After two hours of frustration with Cisco/Linksys technical support, the technician said she needed to consult with another technician and would phone me back in 15 minutes. She never did. This item does not work with Windows 7 (32 bit). Moreover, a company represntative told me that Cisco/Linksys was going out of the print server business. What to do? Buy a new printer with built-in print server. If I could, I would rate this product at less than one star.
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.
i have ordered two units of this item and i found no CD with the package, the units are totally useless now..am trying to contact amazon.com
Just really cute to look at but would not download on Win XP. Windows prevented product from installation. After reading the reviews on this page I am not really sorry that Microsoft found a way to block this product.
PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING THIS KEYBOARD/MOUSE SETFirst of all, maybe I should have read the description more carefully.Microsoft calls this an "Entertainment" keyboard. I guess I can't be "entertained" at work because there are three things make this keyboard completely unusable for business:1. No number pad. Major deductions for this. (I realize this is an "Entertainment" keyboard (whatever that means) but Microsoft should have made a second model exactly like this - one with a number pad and one without ... or do like Logitech did ... offer the keypad as a separate device)2. The F-keys across the top are not actual keys. (That's not the problem). The problem is, they are touch sensitive. I challenge anyone to use this keyboard for a day without accidentally brushing a finger across the Escape key or F1 key at least a dozen times. Serious design flaw. Maybe it's cool that the F-keys are touch sensitive, but they DEFINITELY need to be farther away from the top row of keys on the keyboard!!3. The third issue I have with this is on the mouse ... on previous mouse designs, the 'forward' and 'back' buttons were on the left side of the mouse (by yout thumb for those of you who are right-handed). On this design, the mouse is completely symmetrical. The 'back' button is still by your thumb, but the 'forward' button is on the right side of the mouse. I dont know about you, but I dont have a thumb growing out both sides of my hand. So who out there can tell me how to press this button without taking your hand off of the mouse... anyone? anyone? bueller? bueller?That being said, two things make this keyboard/mouse WAY cool:1. The keyboard design is nice, and the keys feel perfect (almost as nice as the keys on a Lenovo Thinkpad laptop).2. This is the first time I have used a 'laser' mouse. I have to say it is MUCH better than an optical mouse. I always thought the laser mouse was a marketing gimmick but in fact this is the REAL way a mouse should feel.So ... two stars.Microsoft ... if you're reading this:Please fix these three serious flaws on an otherwise great product!
I received 5 of these tapes 3 weeks ago, 3 of the 5 were defective. Called Tandberg to get them replaced under warranty.We explained to the Tandberg rep that we had just received them and they were bad out of the box. Tandberg refused to exchange,There reason was, this is a wear item. Thankfully Amazon took these back.
Bought nearly a dozen of these for a music class for kids to play/record their quizzes assignments at home and turn them in. Should have payed a little more for a better model. The sound is distorted during playback, especially in the higher pitch register. This is primarily for instruments, but even in the mid-upper vocal register the sound gets really distorted. I tested several of them with brand new batteries, different brand microtapes, they are all the same. Bad sound, and a TON of 'air static' pickup. You get what you pay for. But in this case, however, the degree of sound distortion is definitely a defect/flaw, even if it's by design. I will try to return these for better models.
Avoid buying this MP3 player. This is surely without a doubt the dumbest 160$ I have ever spent. I tried to actually enjoy this, I really did but to no avail. The volume and sound quality isn't all that great to begin with. Also, the Phillips Go Gear constantly froze up on me, sometimes for days and the only solution was to let the battery die and then recharge it. But still, I tried to remain positive and just bear with it. But then one day, after a few months, my MP3 player just died for no apparent reason. It hasn't worked ever since. It's been a few months since it stopped working. Sad to say that I basically threw 160 hard-earned dollars away.
Before buying this product I did a very thorough research, and it turned out that the 2623 had the best and most features in its class. What the reviews do not tell you though, is how the product performs in a variety of environments and for a prolonged time. And here is where the disappointment kicks in.Setting up the router was very simple. My configuration is a Thinkpad T21/Win 2000/Cisco Wireless 340. The router performed decently for about 1 week. I had two problems: i) download rate was 1/2 than wireline, even if I was physically next to the router (100% signal strenght, 87% signal quality); ii) the connection was dropped by the router every 30mins. I am giving to i) the benefit of the doubt and blaming current technology, altough I am experiencing much higher rates with this card at work. About ii), even if I changed the time-out parameter for admin log-off in the router set-up, the problem persists, although the drop-offs are now rarer.The real problems started after a week or so of intense use. The wireless connection does not work any more. I have checked the settings, downloaded the newest router and cisco card firmware, and tested the card in the workplace LAN. I am very confident that the card is not the problem. I called Speedstream's phone support a few times, and, although the waiting time was always less than 5 minutes, the representatives were always clueless and offered advice I could find on the manual. The speedstream "knowledge base" on the corporate web site is laughable: its advice is either out of date, or missing. I will try for another week, after which I will return the product.Based on this experience, I learned something on this class of products; i.e., peripherals such as hard drives, burners, modems etc. The price is not the issue. The issue is how gracefully performance degrades, and how easy it is to maintain the system using on-line support, phone support, and manuals. Of course I knew this, but hadn't really experienced it so far. Antoher advice: trust the users' opinions you can find on Amazon, as well as other feedback sites and newsgroups, more than the reviews. They offer a much more accurate picture than datasheet-based reviews, and are usually more honest. A success rate of less than 90% should ring a warning bell. I am sorry I didn't hear it.
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 picked up this dvd player from sears in march 2004 for about 39.00. upon using it, discovered that remote is cramped and hard to use, and the player is NOISY! also, small watch battery is used for remote battery. no display screen to show you anything just a yellow led that flashes.however it does play everything i want it too, dvd's dvd's that ive burned, mp3's music, pics, etc.just a poorly constructed dvd player.you get what you pay for!!
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!
Received this item by ordering over internet. Never bought Samsung before, never will again. The DVD player component video output did not work properly. The DVD player takes forever to read and review the DVD before beginning play or display of menu. The remote is very limited, and not at all intuitive. Big mistake, sending it back and buying a GO Video player or JVC.
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.
Just purchased one of these after some very extensive research. Brought it home today, plugged it in, and started watching. Very nice picture with the HD channels and fairly decent with std def. I was really pumped to watch some College Football tomorrow, and had a nice little party planned around the new TV. However, after less than an hour of watching it, it gave off a very loud "BANG" in the back of the TV and the screen went dead. I turned it on again, and there was sound but no picture....and a grinding noise in the back.I bought this TV from CompUSA and got the extended warranty. Called their customer service line, and they told me to just take it back to the store. Ugh. I just got done running around for a few hours and rented a truck to get it to my house, and now they want me to pack it back up and take it back in? Whats the sense of buying an "In-Home" warranty?Overall, I have been a Sony TV man for many years, and this was my first Mitsubishi purchase. After this experience, it will most likely be my last.
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.
Used this drive for family pics and was seldom used. Burnt out after minimal use. Now I have to go try to salvage the most valuable data I have. Don't put yourself through the same nightmare.I will use online backups from now on...
This is a low resolution camera. Even at 10 feet away you couldn't get a good enough picture of an intruders face to ID them. Another problem is that the system operates at 2.4GHZ like so many wireless devices today and even after I turned everything off in my house that uses the same frequency the picture kept flashing with lots of lines in it. This was at a distance of about 20 feet from the receiver. So apparently my neighbors wireless devices were interfering with the cameras signal. I called Q See about these issues and they told me that most people have to use a wired camera.
drive failure after about 2 years. what more can i say ? Not sure if the problem is with Western Digital or with the seller...
I order a Logitech Harmony H-688 Universal Remote control from the meltng pot & it was defective as soon as I took it out of the package. The USB port was loose & I could tell right away. I politely place the remote back in the package & asked for a return label & full refund but Kevin from the melting pot claim they inspected the remote before shipping it & it was in fine working order & would not send a return label. I wouldn't even ask my worst enemy to do business with the melting pot 4 thumbs down.
read the description wrong. It says converts a 1/4 to a 3.5mm.I have a 1/4 plug but need it to be a 3.5 mm. so I can plug my sons cordless mic into his reciever.We also had to wait like 3 weeks.
The D-Link make for a great night light. We're making every effort to cut down on "vampire" electronics. I found a better product with less light pollution.
The points where there but i had trouble adding them on my account and needed xbox support to help me out
This case can hardly hold the S3 IS Canon camera -- let alone a camera strap or even a memory card!!! Not worth the money!
I bought this tv brand new. Carefully took it out of the box, plugged it in and didn't work. I checked the wires and turned it on again, still a black screen. Now I have to deal with the legendary crappy customer service of samsung. I do not recommend mail order this item because you cannot return it if you get a defective product. A product should not be able to not turn on brand new out of the box. Great quality control!
not what i expected. thought i was buying the larger model. this sound is not even as good as some smaller speakers
Like another reviewer, I have to repeat "you get what you pay for." Did not work for my Roku player, or computer. Brought it into Radioshack, and they said it was "dead." Only lost a couple of dollars, but I see no point in ordering again.
Please dont buy this laptop, i got this and seven months later the hard disk crashed, also the asus support is terrible they didnt gave me the warranty for it, thank god amazon could help me and solve my problem, thank you to all amazon staff again for this.
I was charged $19.96 for shipping 3- SanDisks weighing 8oz. or less!This was shipped via USPS Ground. I'm asking for a CREDIT!Allan WattAt this point I do not recommend JoWow!!!!!!!!!!
I thought I would love this product but unfortunately I don't even know if it works...Linksys has not written a driver for Windows 7 yet. It should have been a perfect match for my Brother Multifunction Laser Printer/Copier/Scanner but non the less, I must still take my laptop into the rooom were the multfunction is and plug in the USB cable to print...
I agree with one of the other more recent reviews. Overall, I have been extremely pleased with my Kensington products. They work well with my multiple Macs and also Windows-based PCs. I bought an earlier version of this desktop wireless set (K64382), which worked well for about two years and then began to malfunction -- primarily a few keys that either wouldn't function or only every now and then. I contacted Kensington, and they informed me that they didn't have that set, which I'd purchased via Amazon (where I buy nearly all of my electronics and plenty of other products). However, under their five-year warranty, they told me that they'd send me a new set, i.e., this one (K64390US). It's fantastic. I couldn't even use the other one where I wanted to use it, which was with my Mac Mini that's connected to our plasma TV in our bedroom (reception wasn't very good, which resulted in using it directly in front of my iMac). With the new set, it works perfectly with my Mac Mini setup, allowing me to use the wireless keyboard and mouse about ten feet away. I've experienced no issues whatsoever with the new set, which seems even more responsive as well. I would definitely recommend it as well as the Kesington brand due to my support experience.Sept. 8, 2011: This is an update to my original May 3, 2010 review (awarded 4 stars at that time). This newer set worked well until recently. Then it completely stopped working. It seems like a software issue. However, when I contacted Kensington, they informed me that they haven't updated and don't plan to update this MouseWorks-type software. I've purchased several Kensington products for Mac over the years, but don't plan to purchase anything else in the future. Logitech seems to have some of the best Mac-oriented keyboards and mice. I'm disappointed in Kensington's apparent decision. Their newer iPad keyboard has received good reviews, but I'd approach with caution based on my experiences with these full-sized desktop sets.
In summary: Awesome looking! Integrated trackpad is sweet! Looks like something out of the future! But, I returned mine for two easily fixed problems, the charging base is large & impractical and they used bluetooth.In detail: anyone that can afford this keyboard can afford a four-pack of AA batteries once every couple of months (use rechargeable AA batteries if you want to)... keep our desk clean and our power strips uncluttered, do away with the charging base and come out with a model that accepts AA.Logitech should have used a USB receiver, bluetooth is a pain in real-life, if you don't believe me, try it... even if bluetooth was unavoidable it seems like the left hand had no idea what the right hand was doing... this is supposed to be the "worlds greatest keyboard" you would think it could share the same USB dongle as Logitechs MX Revolution or "worlds greatest mouse"... instead, the keyboard uses bluetooth and the mouse uses RF, dumb, dumb, dumb. So if you buy the "worlds greatest" mouse and keyboard you end up taking up two power plugs, having two charging bases on your desk, and have both a USB rf and USB bluetooth dongle plugged in the back of your computer/hub... wasn't the idea to get rid of wires? did I say dumb?Other minor qualms: the keyboard action is not very reassuring... the travel is too short. This keyboard is like a shiny black car... it looks great out of the carwash but don't let it get dirty... it attracts fingerprints like crazy...I really wanted to like this keyboard because it looks so darn good... but try as I might I just can not recommend this for anyone outside of art studios, porsche dealers and anyone that buys Izod :-)
The title says it all, and the bass is almost absent.
We have 2 of these and they are nothing but trouble. 1 shorted out and "popped". Stay away from this junk!!
It works the way it's supposed to, but sometimes the cord tangles up a bit.This thing broke after only a few months of use in my car.
Little did I know this when I purchased this product, and the wireless PCMCIA laptop card, to use with my new AOL DSL service! Nowhere is this noted - DLink says it is because of proprietary AOL software that none of their products are compatible w/ AOL. Only if you use another ISP to connect to AOL will it work (but that defeats the whole purpose). I tried and tried to get this product to work with AOL before I knew about this, I could get the wireless units to talk to each other but not to the DLS modem. Now I know, after talking to tech support.I am giving this product 1 star because this is something that I expect them to note to potential buyers BEFORE they buy the product, since so many people use AOL these days. In addition, their product manuals are outdated (eg many of the screen shots are from Win95, so there are many differences between the pictures and today's systems), and the setup/administration programs are crude at best. I do have to say that my tech support calls were always answered within a few minutes, though - no problems there.
I've gotten two of these now so I can have cables around when I need them. It's small and works fine, and the price can't be beat (though the shipping exceeds the price of the item!) The plastic on both of the ones I got has a sort of ugly pinkish hue in low light conditions, but I didn't exactly buy it for its aesthetic value anyway, so I guess that's alright...EDIT TO ADD: after some months, this completely fell apart (wires at one of the connections were coming out of the wire covering, and were frayed and blackened/sizzled looking) I'm glad no fires were started or anything, but it was annoying because I was traveling and didn't have a back-up way to connect to charge the phone or sync info. Booo. You get what you pay for, I guess. Unreliable shoddy product, in the end, but I could probably have guessed that from the price.
After about 3-months of use, the two LaCie 500 GB drives I purchased are now suffering from a loud noisy fan...beware. Now, I get the chance to test LaCie's customer support.
You get what you pay for was my experience! Worked for 1.5 days and then just died! A "0" star rating would have been more appropriate but wasn't an option.
I would give this unit less than 1 star if I could. The DVD player looks like a great buy, and looks nice from the outside, unfortunately this does not translate to the electronics. The unit is extremely noisy and was unable to deliver a sharp picture right out of the box. It had trouble reading older discs rented from the video store. I bought a new disc to experiment and the player would read only up to track 15. This was a huge waste of my time and money. Don't waste yours.
I don't know if it had anything to do with the assembly of the product upon receiving it. The problem is that is doesn't play the record, no sound came out even after I read the instructions and followed them! Then the needle skipped across my new album??? Now I need to contact the manufacturer rather than the seller?hmmm.
This is rediculous!!! I purchased the travel winder along with the Power Adapter (K33197). So far, the power adapter works as advertised and it's very convenient. It included 11 various tips, all labeled "N2B", "N30B", etc. Well, apparently NONE of the 'B' tips work with the travel winder!!! There's a top and bottom groove on the tips but the travel winder only has grooves on one side.I called Kensington (and trust me, believe what you've read about their support) and they told me only the "non-B" labeled tips work with the winder. Not what you'd expect, especially since their documentation and website say the "...N30B and N30 tips are identical...." Obviously not true.So, I can either buy additional "non-B" tips or simply not use the travel winder. I'll say it again - REDICULOUS!!!Another comment - contrary to a previous review - the cable does NOT lock in place. You can move the handle around to try to engage the locking mechanism but it becomes "unlocked" with the slightest movement. Not a huge deal but an obvious design flaw. Not a huge deal though - I'd still use it.... IF IT WORKED!
I used max volume levels.....but I dont get much sound....i admit the files that I am trying to play are not that good....but my other headphones have a better amplifier .....do u guys have any idea how i can amplify the volume at software level.......any inputs are appreciated....my email id is list_satish@yahoo.com
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.
One would think that a Mac logo on a box would imply compatibility with a Mac, but Logitech thinks otherwise.Upon plugging in the USB receiver, I realized that I could only point and click. Scroll wheel and the two left side buttons did not function at all. After installing the Logitech Control Center, the software didn't even recognize the mouse. Tried removing the USB receiver and plugging it back in, and the act of just removing the receiver gave me the gray screen of death: My Mac froze and crashed. Uninstalling and resinstalling the software did nothing and trying to remove the receiver again caused my Mac to crash.I've always been a fan of Logitech mice, but this is just horrible. Only being able to point and click with a mouse? I can get more functionality from a ten dollar no-name brand mouse. I had high hopes for this mouse. Logitech: this is absolutely unacceptable.
It did not work straight out of the package. It was on sale when I purchased it so the cost was really only shipping, but it was a complete waste of money. I saw why it was on sale for $.25. I went and bought a real HDMI from wal-mart the next day.
My son used this in his car and it stopped working after a month or so. Seems cheaply made. Would not recommend.
This is my first DVD recorder purchase. I bought it to back up shows I have recorded on my DVR and also my video tape collection. I have purchased Cyberhome DVD players in the past and have been satisfied with their performance.The player itself is compact and fits well with other components. The remote control is pathetic - the buttons are small, all the same size, equally spaced and grouped haphazardly. I found the on-screen menu to be difficult to navigate and unintuitive. The video and audio for playing a DVD appeared to work well, but I did not pay too much attention to this as the true test was in how it recorded.The first recording I made had a wavy vertical line moving through it for the entire length of the program. I figured it was some type of interference with the RF cable so I switched to an S-Video input and recorded a second time. The second recording filled up the DVD which apparently causes the DVD to become unreadable and therefore useless. I did not attempt to make any further recordings.I decided to return the Cyberhome DVR-1600. I don't mind putting up with some inconveniences as long as I have something to show for it. I wasted about 4 hours with this recorder and ended up with a coaster.
My Epson CX5400 stopped working about 6 months after I bought it. The inkjets are clogged, and no amount of using the clean utility will fix them. This seems to be a common Epson problem.
I couldn't get it to work, period. I followed all of the instructions several times and while I could connect to the router, I could not get to the Internet. I could not find a single tech support phone number. I went to Radio Shack, bought a Cisco, and was on the Internet in minutes. Plus, they have tech support with actual people at the other end. I have returned this router to Amazon and have put D-Link on the banned list.
This is another product I was talked in to purchase. Bad design, too bulky and difficult to situate. I'm not sure how much better this surge works than others that cost 1/3 of it's price.Research more about what you need before buying the Monster products.
Like another reviewer, I bought one of these at Frys because I didn't have time to get it shipped to me. I install networks for customers and have for years. I got the router configured to connect to the internet without much difficulty. As I was going through the screens to complete the install, I came to the Log setup screen. It has an option to email the log and a field to enter the email address. What it was lacking was any field to enter an email server, so the log could actually be emailed. The "in router" help described this field in detail along with 3 other log fields I didn't have on my screen. Since this is the first router that I can remember that doesn't have a way to view the log locally, you have to email the log and/or have it send to a syslog application at a remote location, which I do have, but most users wouldn't.I contacted Cisco/Linksys support via an online chat. Got somebody I believe was in India. He assured me that the fields should be there and that he could see them on his screen. I offered to let him connect to the router I was setting up, but he said that his group wasn't allow to do that. I was shocked that a group to support routers wasn't allowed to connect to the customer's router??? What kind of support is that? He wasn't able to receive a screen shot from me either! We exchanged version info, which I had already checked at Linksys' online support section. The router had V 2.39.2 and according to the release notes, was dated in early 2006. A slightly later version was 2.39.2e, which was about Sept. 2006. The router was brand new, and Frys turns over stock quickly, so I was a little surprised that it seemed to be a version that was 3 years old. It wasn't clear what the 'e' version would do, but the release notes only said something about adding more VPN connections, nothing about any corrections to the firmware. The support tech suggested that I do the upgrade to 2.39.2e, which I did. Nothing changed, no mail server field, or the other missing ones. He concluded that the router must be defective and I should replace it. Since this was taking place after store hours, it would have to wait until the next day.Before I could replace it, we noticed that the "Up Time" reading kept changing, and I don't mean it was keeping time with the clock. Instead, it seemed to be going backwards or just jumping around each time we check it. Looking at the syslog entries, we discovered the router apparently had been rebooting. The customer called to tell me the Wi-Fi links had dropped several times too. Other entries in the syslog indicated abnormal functions and failures, that even the Cisco support could not explain what they meant.I had decided that I needed to pick up a replacement router from a different Frys to avoid, as much as possible, getting a defective one from the same batch. The replacement was 103 serial numbers later.I get the replacement back to the customer's network closet to configure while the original one limbered along still providing some connectivity to the company employees. First, I noticed that the log screen was just the same as before, still missing the fields. I flashed it to 2.39.2e, then loaded the config file saved from the first one to expedite the conversion. I noticed that this router was going extremely slow, taking a very long time to upgrade, and again to load the config file. Even clicking one another screen within the router setup would take 3 - 4 minutes to load. I called the Cisco support in Greenville SC which handles the professional support side of the business. This engineer also concluded that the second router was defective as well. He could not find where earlier firmware versions were available any longer to see if that would make any difference. I asked him if having the router not connected to the internet might account for it being so very slow, perhaps trying to do a DNS lookup, but he was sure that would not be the case and advised that I get a different router model altogether. I took the second one back and got an RV042, which I have used in my 2 offices for a couple years, but it doesn't have Wi-Fi, so I had to also buy an additional Wi-Fi Access Point to install.I wasted many hours on this router family, and never even got to the VPN issues that others have reported having so much trouble with. The best router experiences I've had has been with DD-WRT firmware loaded in router platforms that support it. That, of course, voids any warranties from the platform manufacturers. While I'm delighted for those of you that found success with this router, I wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy. Cisco/Linksys would give me an RMA to return it and send a replacement, but could not sent the replacement until they received the defective router back. That would have left my client without any internet for a week or more unless I provided a loaner. I still don't know if this router had hardware or firmware problems or both, and whether the issues I faced were isolated to the 2 devices I tried, or whether there is a more systemic problem with this product line.I've still had issues with the RV042 routers that I have that Cisco/Linksys never did deal with, ultimately ignoring my email requests for progress reports and fixes. I just lived with them being the less of several evils.
I am unfortunate enough to have this printer at work, and I hate it. If you want a printer that consistently either jams or does multiple paper draws, this dog is for you. My next printer will be a Brother.
I bought this so that I can print photos at home. The first one I bought came with the camera/printer bundle. 1 year later the ink cartridge got stuck inside and wouldnt come out. I used a knife to get it out but that only ruined the printer and I had to throw it away. I bought another one. It worked great for 2 months. After that it stopped feeding the paper on its own. I had to manualy feed the paper through. Because of this, animal hair falls onto the paper and it gets into the printer thus leaving squiggly lines in your photo which wont come out. Sometimes when I feed the paper through it gets stuck(prob wouldnt happen if the printer did it itself). It gets stuck and then you have to turn off the printer and then on again to get the paper to come out. Sometimes the paper will get stuck and then you end up with a yellow picture which you cant reuse so you throw it away. Having to sit there feeding the paper through is very time consuming. So, as long as you dont have to feed the paper through it is a great printer.
these are the best speakers I've ever heard!
It looks like there is some design issue with the camera's playback as some other people have also reported the same problem. It records the images but it is very picky about playing it! It happened to me a few times but at this point it simply refuses to play any recording and displays only blue screen as if the tape is empty. I will be returning it back to Amazon for a full refund. But whenever it decides to play, the picture quality is very good in sunlight or daytime but very bad at night even in well lit rooms. 780X digital zoom is completely useless. 26X optical zoom is good but at near 26X, the camera shakes are very noticible. The camera is very bulky which doesn't show in the pictures. The menu system is easy to operate as opposed to what you might think after reading some reviews. But the "cursor keys" are very tight and a lot of force is needed to trigger a key press. Both the LCD and viewfinder have very low resolution and poor colors. The viewfinder almost has no color saturation and is extremely small. Like I said, the video quality is good for 460,000 CCD but by recommendation is to stay away from this camcorder unless Sharp fixes the playback problem.
When I ordered prints (from Sony ImageStation) of pictures I took with my A75 I was surprised with the poor quality of the prints. On a video screen the pictures look sharp but on photographic paper the pictures are awful. I wish I was exagerrating but every print had heavy pixelation and a lack of fine detail. There are jagged lines in the pictures when the lines should be smooth - a result of not using high enough resolution. The shades of color also don't transition smoothly - pixelation is evident when one color transitions to another (especially noticeable when there's shading).The film cameras I've owned (and I've owned some cheap ones) all took better quality photographs than my A75.If you plan on taking pictures and want to view them mainly on your computer monitor and don't have a need to print them out. Get the A75.If you plan on printing your pictures and expect decent quality prints I'd skip this product.From what I've read virtually every other digital camera in this megapixel range will produce similar poor results.
USB plug was to big. Went to radio shack to get the proper size. Would suggest starting there if you need a new cord.
While the cabinet is beautiful, the "brass finish" on the face plate looks to be made of cheap pot-metal. The dials and buttons feel cheap and tacky.But that wasn't the real problem. Once I got it set up, I was amazed at how out-of-balance the turntable was. The whole turntable assembly is cheaply made from plastic that I was afraid to put an album on (no pad - just bare-naked-cheap-plastic). While the tone arm queuing lever was a nice feature, it felt like it would break off in my fingers at any moment. I cannot understand how these guys get away with charging so much for something made so poorly. It reminded me of those old portable turntables made for children (except, not as durable).Upon checking out the radio receiver I found that it gave acceptable reception and sensitivity, but the speakers are obviously rejects from AM Transistor radios of decades gone by. The tinny sound almost hurt my ears, and my hearing isn't all that great to begin with!I decided to give the CD Recording function a try. -- As long as you are willing to record a complete side of an album to a CD and don't really care about sound quality, you'll be fine. The record function was very easy to master. Unfortunately, what you end up with is a disk with two audio files on it (one for each side) which cannot be edited, cleaned up, or broken into single tracks in the native format. I had to rip the two files to MP3 files to my computer to accomplish those tasks. Since software is not included with the Crosley, I downloaded Audacity, a free (open source) sound editing package that I found fairly easy to use without documentation. Once the two files are converted to MP3, you can do any editing that you have the time to accomplish.Back to the wobbly turntable for a moment though... Besides looking silly, it was bad enough that it induced Wow on the CD. (This produces a sound of "speed-up/slow-down" for each revolution of the cheaply made plastic platter.) This is, as far as I know, impossible to correct outside a professional sound studio. It wasn't noticeable at first, but once you notice it, you'll not be able to ignore it.I had this item in my house for eight days before I returned it to Target where it was purchased. I assume that, considering the expense of this item, you must be paying a lot of money for the "hand-made, solid wood" cabinet because the electronics couldn't be worth more than twenty bucks. I liked that the box had speaker outputs and auxiliary inputs, but I didn't keep the item long enough to try these out.If you want a pretty, antique looking box to display, this is the one for you. If you want to use it for it's advertised capabilities, you will be sorely disappointed.
Despite that Altec Lansing promotes that the IM9 is compatible with iPod Nano; be advised that it does NOT fit the 2nd generation Nano model (with the aluminum case). This misleading information left me wishing I could have given the product a zero rating because the omission made the product unfit for it's intended and advertised purpose for me. It might be a great product but I was unable to judge it's performance because I don't own an iPod the IM9 would accommodate. If like me, you have a 2nd gen. Nano, you're out of luck. I'm surprised to find only one review that mentions this incompatibility. I returned the IM9 to Amazon for credit.
Could not get this product to work with our Ipod Nano. The adaptor that came with it had the slot on the wrong side for our Nano, but even when plugged in, without the adaptor, it did not work.
I bought this item as a Christmas gift for my husband. We assembled it and had the same experience that others have posted--when playing the record it would sound fine at first and then start to drag and vary in speed. Apparently Sony has made a model where many of us are having problems with the belt drive system. I felt so bad that I even purchased this refurbished as a gift, but what can I tell you, I've always trusted the Sony name and thought that this would be the same quality as I've had from the Sony name in the past. I don't know if these were thoroughly tested enough before being certified as refurbished or what--but seriously don't waste the money and time. Just spend a little extra and buy a new turntable. I'm wishing that I would have.
Had I known from the moment I began reading that the story was going to go nowhere and what appeared to be the main plot was going to remain unresolved, I think I would have enjoyed the book a lot more. Instead I kept trying to figure out the mystery, which was never resolved and I was left feeling cheated when the book ended. Had there been some indication that the main point of the book was not who-killed-Robin, but instead a look into the mind of a 12 year old and her family/southern society lifestyle, my expectations would have been different and I wouldn't have felt so cheated. After finishing the book, I went back and read the dust-jacket again to make sure I hadn't missed something that should have clued me in as to the kind of book this was. There was nothing. I felt somewhat mislead by the way the book was "teased" to the potential reader.All that being said, the writing style was excellent and descriptive in a way I wish more writers emulated. Ms. Tartt isn't overly flowery, but definitely paints a very vivid picture of the characters and the envirnoment they inhabit. Until nearing the end of the book when I realized the storyline was never going to resolve, I was very much enjoying the book. I found the character of Hely, the friend, particularly engaging. He was well created, multi-faceted, and consistent. As a book with excellent writing, I would recommend this book, but as a story I would not.
I love Creative Muvos. I own several and the Muvo V100 is by far my favorite MP3 player to date. The Muvo Mix 512, however, is a piece of junk.First, it's made of extremely cheap plastic that's so flimsy I'm afraid it's going to break whenever I use it. The quality is so beneath the other Muvos that I can't believe this is a Creative product.Second, it locks up constantly. I'm talking 2 or 3 times in a 20 minute period. And you have to remove the battery to reboot it. Very inconvenient while driving along (I use the Muvo Mix mostly in my car). To be fair to the Muvo Mix, I took it out of my car just on case my car's system might causing the problem somehow and listened to it while I walked to work. Same problem. I'm walking along and it cuts out. I press the on/off button, skip forward, skip back. Nothing. I'm forced to reboot.Third, the only way to tell if the player's on or off, playing or paused is by a vague green/red light that doesn't always work. There's no screen of any kind, not even the typical tiny Muvo screen, so you're in the dark a lot. When in doubt, you'll have to reboot. And you will. A lot.Lastly, the sound quality is really awful. Sometimes echoing, sometimes tinny, always bad. And there's no equalizer to adjust as with other Muvos. You're stuck with the one dreadful sound quality mode.I really don't know why Creative is risking their rep by selling this substandard piece of junk. It's a huge disappointment from a company I've come to trust. Bottom line: skip the Muvo Mix. It's inexpensive, but it's not worth it. Spend a few dollars more and get one of the better Muvos. You'll really be glad you did.
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.
I was excited to buy this DVD recorder, but after I got it home I discovered that you cannot edit out commercials and the picture quality is HORRIBLE (lots of pixelization) I returned it and got the cheaper sony RDR-GX7 (awesome picture quality and features (can edit with CD-RW).
I have been having trouble with the dvd recorder aspect since the first year I bought it. It made loud clunky noises during finalization, and then about half the time lost the data. I used the warranty and sent it in to be fixed. A couple months later, the recorder was unreliable again.Now the warranty is expired, and I just lost all the data of a program I spent 3 hours recording (and won't be airing again). I've had it. This dvd recorder/ vcr combo is out.Note I gave it two stars because the dvd player and vcr player work.
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.
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).
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 bought this digital camera for $150. But after 3 months of usage, it was malfunctioning with an E18 error. After a research on the Internet it is a common error for all canon products.I used it properly...If you are lucky and do not get this error, then it is a good camera for that price.
I am amazed that no one has mentioned the fact that this "camera" is loaded with video games. Yes, the picture quality sucks, but I can live with that. The most I wanted out of this thing was to inspire my daughter to be creative. All she wants to do is play the f*&%ing video games now. This was a big purchase for us and I am *TOTALLY* disappointed.
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.
The seller is terrific but the quality of the oki printer has faded. The tractor pin guide is a hard brittle plastic and broke on first use. Don't know if it was just a bad one or all like that. We have several older ones that performed very well but the part was more flexable.
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
Like many typical households I have the TV, AV Receiver, PS3, CD Player, DVR, etc. I hated using the cable company's remote to have to select each item, turn it on, select cable to change channels, select AUX to change volume, back to cable to use the DVR functions, etc.I found this wonderful remote that you create activities and it'll turn on the items that are needed, it'll even select the surround mode, etc provided you set it up that way.I've happily used it over the last 18 months but noticed the other night that the volume up button was transmitting a signal. Volume down still worked. Pressed harder, signal sent. Well now, no signal.Why? Cause the damn thing is cheaply built and other keys are now failing too!I logged onto the Logitech website only to find MANY, MANY other people have this remote with the same issue. Logitechs response: We'll give you 50% of the cost of a new one (purchased through them). It's a shame that that is how they treat people who spend over $100 on any item.Stay away from this remote if you are looking for an advanced remote.
When you get it, check the inside glass with flash light before you plug it in. Mine was peppered with grime and dust; Scans show these as white specks everywhere! I'm returning this product from company that does no quality checks on its product.Mine also had DOA film scanner.You can be sure I'll try to avoid all future canon products.
This cable worked for about 2 days then the picture started to go in and out. In about a week the cord stopped working totally. I switched to a new cable that I had bought from a store and I have not had any problems. The low price is too good to be true. I now know that I need to pay a little more for a good working cable.
I use this card with the SMC router, which produces between 40% and 60% signal strength from 10 ft. away through one wall. Cupping your hand over the antenna will further diminish the signal strength to 25%. I would have to say that thest figures are poor considering the range is claimed at 150ft. I have heard that some channels work better than others, though I haven't experimented yet. Additionally, be prepared to wait for an hour to get tech support. Tech support is hit or miss. One person was really great while another got me off the phone as quickly as possible and was of no help. Too bad everyone can't be IBM. I wish IBM made these kind of products, they may not have bulletproof products but they have AWESOME tech support.
I had high hopes for this one. I have a cheaper Philips 3-device remote that I like but for ONE nagging point, no eject or open/close button. So I thought I'd give this one a try since it claimed to have dedicated DVD controls. But, darn it, there is no code for any SAMSUNG DVD recording device listed, and I even tried using the one that worked so well on my other one to no avail. I put the remotes end to end and followed the instructions to get it to learn from the Samsung's remote, but it just wouldn't take. So, I'm back to looking for one that will work my TV, VCR, and DVD recorder AND has an eject button for less than $20.Now, the TV code works just fine, in fact it's the same code for both remotes, ditto for my VCR. But why in the world they left out Samsung, when they have other brands of DVD recorders listed is beyond me. The brands they do have codes for are as follows: Go Video, Hitachi, Magnavox, Panasonic, Philips, Philips-Magnavox, Polaroid(?), Sony, and Yamaha. DVRs listed are: AT&T;, Panasonic, Philips, RCA, ReplayTV, Sonic Blue, Sony, TiVo, and Toshiba. It has codes for Combo units, Laser Disc, Home Theater in a Box, even a Home Automation unit. But, somehow, Samsung DVD recorders got left out of the loop!The buttons could be bigger; I like the larger buttons on my 3-device remote, the one with no eject button, but I was willing to live with the shortcomings if it would operate what I wanted to. And it would be nice if the translucent buttons actually were backlit, but on the other hand, it never lists that as an option anywhere on the package.Please bear in mind that the remote is not worthless in general; it's just worthless to me, because I apparently have a device that's too new to be controlled by it. I'll probably put this one up for sale since I was overconfident and threw away the receipt. Who knew two remotes made by the same company would be so different?
I thought I was getting the latest version of the product I ordered but it was not.
I bought this external drive thinking I could copy my new compouters backup disks to disks. Just learn from Targus that this drive will only PLAY CDs and DVDs. You cannot record to it. So, if you wanted to copy anything to disks,this is not the drive for you.I also tried to play a DVD and got message, Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder is not installed on your computer.I am just not at all satisfied with this drive. Whoever is selling (Amazon, etc.) should make a prominent notice in the information that you CANNOT record to disks on this external drive.
I bought this battery, for my ZX5000, because it was one of the few places where I could find a replacement for a decent price. I guess you still get what you pay for. Here are the problems that I found.1. The battery is listed as a Lenmar battery. I have bought a few Lemars and they always have the Lemar name either on the packages or on the battery. This battery came in a generic cardboard box inside a plastic bag. No manufacturer markings at all. I suspect bait and switch here.2. The battery fit loosely in the laptop. If you tapped the laptop then the battery would fall out. Plus the battery lock was hard to engage.3. The battery was missing the back-plate. So if it was used as-is then one of the laptop's feet is missing. You can pry the back-plate off of the old battery and stick it to the new one with double-sided tape but they don't tell you that anywhere.They took my battery back with the promise to pay the return shipping. I sent it back and while I did receive the refund for the battery I have seen no refund for the return shipping.
Tele Type WorldNav 3100 Deluxe GPS is not beneficial GPS for the navigation because it doesnot provide the basic services such as Transportation like Taxis, Amtrak, Recreation, etc. So I can rate this product 0000000000000.
I bought it to connect my ipad to our TV. Unfortunately, it only worked for less than one work, then only can hear the voice, no video. totally wast time and money!
Be careful- I was searching for the ST3750640SCE drive for my Tivo, and this is what I got. It is not the right drive if you are looking to add or replace to your Tivo drive. Dont make the same mistake as I did!
It has a chip which refuses to record a satelite signal (alleged copyright protection) even if the signal is local boredcast, sports, movie channel or pay per view. My sat provider advised me that the problem lies in Sony's copy protection technology, which interferes with their signal. No other company manages to screw with the signal like Sony.translation - DO NOT BUY SONY DVD OR RECORDING PRODUCTS.
Owned this surfboard before and worked fine. This one did not work for me. Couldn't figure out the problem, never had a problem using a modem before.
I love to read and I love long novels more than anything, if they're good. Having enjoyed The Secret History, I looked forward to losing myself in The Little Friend. But almost from the start, I found it a struggle to stay awake. My grocery list and phone calls I had to make kept coming to mind as I tried to focus on this book. I simply couldn't maintain concentration. This has not happened to me for years. I do not need a lot of action in a novel, but I do need some momentum. The Little Friend has no forward drive, and there is no pay-off. Yes, I did get the feeling that Donna Tartt is in love with her own voice. Her mistake is assuming that everyone else will love it as much as she does. I wanted so much to love this book, and to like the main character Harriet, but it simply did not pull me in. Not only has Tartt left out her ending, she has also left out the core of this book, the soul. It's like a five hundred page doily, lots of frills with no center. It reminds me of a parody of feverish Southern writing.
I bought this about 3 months ago an it was great and then it stopped working. Had to change batteries in 2 months and I was not using the mouse that much. Also, after using this mouse for a few hours, your hand tends to get tired. Again, it may be more comfortable for larger hands.
I just received my buffer kit today. I was surprised that it WAS NOT an Aleratec product as was represented. It was actually a product with the name "Hip Gear", a "polishing kit" and it does not seem to be as good a quality as the buffing wheels that came with the Aleratec Disk Repair Plus kit. In fact, it gives the name and models of the products it is made for, but it DOES NOT list the Aleratec model. The pads on the kit are very thin and look as if they have already lived their serviceable life. It also has a piece with a clear, square base, that does not come with the disk repair kit, and NO explanation or instructions on what it is or how it is used. Cheap price, CHEAP kit! Definitely NOT as represented!
Too much signal loss for EITHER device connected to be able to process the digital signal, rendering it COMPLETELY USELESS!
This mouse does a lot of tricks but it doesn't scroll on OS 10.4.8.The Indian suport team of Menaka and Vignesvaran wanted me to test my mouse on an ealier version of OS 10. My Mac upgrades automatically and I don't have a computer test lab. I think that is Logitechs job. I demanded my money back, they refused. They offered a new mouse after I returned this one at my expense. I previously had great respect for Logitech products. Their shabby tech support has changed my opinion and my buying habits.Very dissapointing!
This unit does not fit the iPod Touch 4g. The correct "cradle" is included, but the actual connection pin does not insert properly into the iPod Touch 4g. No connection, no playback, no charge. The auxiliary cable included with the unit does work, and the speakers sound very nice. But, the unit does not charge the iPod that way. I've returned it.
This item was cheaply manufactured.The sound quality is bad both from the headphones and the built-in speaker. You can hardly hear or even understand what's coming out from the built-in speaker. The headphones themselves are bigger than my ears. The manual clearly stated that when the headphones is not ejected into the MP3 jack, it would autotmatically go on speaker (which I understand). THAT'S A BIG LIE. Ejected or not, music still comes out from the speaker.The software itself is a mess. Hard to navigate and understand. To add injury to insult, the MP3 freezes for no reason.The buttons are hard like a rock and at times don't respond to your touch.To conclude, this item is a waste of your money and for something which was poorly manufactured, the price tag is too ridiculously expensive. It should have been priced $10.00 USD.Thanks to amazon.com, I returned the item 9 months later and I was refunded the entire amount spent on the item. (thanks amazon, your the best when comes to customer service)Don't blame amazon.com for this item, blame the manufacturer.1 star out of 5.
Worked fine with my iPhone 4, but is not compatible with my new iPhone 4S. It will charge it but shows "DETACHED".The DICE support department is aware of the problem but no firmware update is available as it is not a "current" product like the DUO or MediaBridge.
If you are considering buying the Valence N-Charge power system, you may want to wait until they work out the problems they've had recently. When I first bought the N-Charge battery, I thought it was a bit strange that there was an orange colored card in the box saying that problems, like blinking lights, should be reported to Valence, when the user instructions already said that. Then I plugged it in to charge and the lights began to blink. Then the system shorted out completely. I returned it to the store where I bought it, (because it was quicker than mailing it to the company), and got the battery and the adapters exchanged. I plugged them in and they seemed to charge up just fine. I didn't use it for a few weeks, didn't need to, but when I pulled it out later to use, it apparently had lost its charge. I charged it up again (which only took a few minutes), then tried it again. Nothing. Then the lights started flashing. I'm asking for my money back. It seems obvious to me that the current batches of N-charge power systems has an internal flaw, and the company probably knows it (because why else would they add that little warning card in the packaging).
My problem: Only one ethernet cable to the 3 rd story with a router on the 1 st floor. I wanted to Hookup both a Roku player and a computer on the 3rd floor.My solution: One each of these units at each end. A Combiner (from 2 router ports into one wall RJ45) and Splitter (from one wall RJ45 to a computer and Roku player. I Thought!!!!The result was differant. I can only have one device on at a time. Raku player or computer. One seems to dominate the other. If I unplug the computer, the Roku unit works. If I unplug the Roku unit, the computer works.I guess I will have to run an additional cable.
for the price i cant complain but this HDMI cable is the cheapest cable i have ever purchased..be prepared to buy supper glue because the plastic casings in the 2 inputs are very loose almost to fall out.other than that this cable works.....
Wow - I am so disappointed. I fell in love with this camera as I have with all my Olympus cameras in the past. However, this one only laster 8 months. If do a search on Yahoo! for "olympus stylus 70 card error", you will find the hundreds of other people that had the same issue I did. There is no fix, Olympus won't help - you are just out a camera.
Dose not function in noisy wireless environments. What is the point of being wireless if it will not work when there is other wireless activity in the area such as an office.Very Poor.
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.
I purchased these not expecting much at all due to the low price, however, they're much worse than I could ever have imagined. The static makes them a burden to listen to. I tried adjusting the WMP's equalizer for about an hour to no avail. Unfotunately, I'm stuck with them because the shipping to return would almost be as much as the price. Oh well, lesson learned!!Might I say, however, this rating is for the Speakers and not Amazon - Amazon would get a 5 Star from me everytime!!
I researched hard drives and portable hard drives for two months. This is the only on that had no bad reviews. It died two days after I completed my Itunes transfer. Lost 22gb of Itunes. I was told by MFG that some electronic devices just quit. I did get a full refund from Amazon.
I purchased a Tom Tom 720. On Christas Day, their web site was unavailable. The following two days my wife and I called, only to be put on endless hold. When we finally did get through the web site said the machine works with a Mac, but we couldn't make it work. We returned it for a Garmin, which works fine.
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.
pros: sizecons: double exposuresblurry shotsthe flash works sometimesthe picture takes about 3 seconds to actually be capturedI have a kodak 2mp camera from about 5 yrs ago-and the shutter is much quicker. I use the camera purely for snap shots of my kids-and I cant have a 2 yr old "hold on" while I wait for the camera to focus. I was very disapointed in this camera-especially after seeing all the great reviews.
Like others have said, you get what you pay for. Bought this device specifically for cassette tape playback from audio books. Used approximately 8 hours during the 107 days I've owned it. Tape player has already crapped out. Sent emails to CobyUSA tech support AND customer support and NEVER heard from either. I suggest you perhaps spend more and get a better product FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.
Doesn't work with rechargeable batteries at all. I've tried nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride and neither work. Even using good quality alkalines, the mouse will only work if the battery is very fresh. Lightly used batteries that hit the top of the scale in my battery tester fail to work in this mouse. A number of times I've jarred the wireless module loose in my bag and found my batteries "dead" a few days later. Heavy users should be prepared to remove the battery before putting it in your suitcase and to buy alkaline batteries and replace them once a month. The mouse is nice, but the pain of the battery issues just isn't worth it.
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!!!!!
Very disappointing performance from a great name in headphones and earbuds.Flat, tiny, limited bass response.Well made, but a poor performer. They do not do justice to the iPod Nano 4G.
Was anxious to get this for an aging parent who was visiting and is hard of hearing. Imagine my disappointment when these wireless headphones arrived with the cords and was useless to me. I wish I could give this review a zero.
This KVM will lock up about once a day when the computers are inactive and will not respond to any user input (video, mouse, keyboard, button on the unit etc...) The only way to fix it is to unplug the unit (no power button to turn it off/on either).I called IOGEAR and they said this lockup is NORMAL. They are trying to blame the problem on the computer saying I need to turn on WakeOnLan setting... I'm not sure how WakeOnLan is going to keep the IOGEAR KVM from locking???Go with the Linksys stuff. I have used theirs in the past an it worked flawlessly with the same setup.
this product does not fit the Cobalt- you have to use 95-3302 There is an error in the tags and links for this part. Do not buy for the Cobalt!!
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 have found that using my TomTom that it can never find where we are! It always says that it can't find where we are and the screen goes gray. I am very frustrated with this product and do not reccomend it to anyone.I have found that the GPS systems built into cars work 10x better than my TomTom.SUGGESTION: When you buy your next car get it with navagation and in the meen time try a Garmin product instead. I've heard those work lots better.
When I installed the camera and its software, I had problems with sound and picture on Skype. When I contacted Logitech, they checked the serial number and found that I had been sent a camera and software that was made in 2005. It was completely out of date,and and after 2 hours with Logitech, they were able to install current software that worked. I still have problems with the picture. Don't buy a camera from this seller!
There is something wrong with the plug on these headphones. After a couple of months there is a short in the wire that connects to the plug, I have had to pay to $6 to have Koss replace them twice. After owning three pairs, all with the same problem, there is apparently a factory defect. Do yourself a favor and buy the Koss Portapros instead, still going strong after four years.
I have a z1485 IS. It is listed as a compatible camera for this printer dock and battery, however, I just received it, and the battery DOES NOT FIT THE CAMERA! The main point of purchasing this was to stop buying expensive batteries and be able to charge the camera right on the dock and not have to remember to take rechargeable batteries off a charger to put them back in. I have read that several other ppl ran into this problem and purchased the correct rechargeable battery pack and could use it with the dock. I may try this or I might just send it back. I think that the manufacture/seller should note somewhere that while the dock will be compatible with the cameras as long as you have your clear dock, the BATTERIES may not be! I think it's quite misleading and a huge disappointment. Also note the cable to connect the dock your computer is not included in this pack, and must be purchased seperatly. Even if the dock does work, I am still stuck with a battery that is useless! In short BUYER BEWARE, Battery may not fit!
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.
Works great, great picture, and can definately handle a load, BUT, dont ever move it. The HDMI connector felt cheap for starters-didn't pay that much for it-but in my situation in which the cable had to be removed a few times for other mantainence in my rack and viola the connector comes off and leaves the pins there. Couldn't fix. Wouldn't trust it again or recommend it if you ever have to touch it again after install.
Auto config actually works, but not much else regarding this product does.Range improvement was non-measurable in my experience. Seemed very sensitive to placement relative wireless router: too far it couldn't connect or keep connection, too close it didn't offer much range expansion.It frequently resets, and restarting it with autoconfig requires turning off WiFi security, requiring resetting devices wirelessly connected to network.If I hadn't erroneously convinced myself it was helping my network range, I would have returned it within 30 days and purchased a wireless n-router and 802.11n USB stick.
After only using the case several times one of the locks became stuck in the locked position. The only way to get it open was to break the lock. Low quality construction. I would not recommend this case.
This thing lasted me about two months before it wigged out on me, and quit working altogether. I went with the Logitech MX1000, and figuring out Microsoft's warranty service on this Mouse I originally paid $49.00 for is not worth the hassle. The Logitech was about 30 dollars more, but worth it...it actually works, and has an impressive array of features. I won't be buying a mouse from Microsoft anytime soon, unless it is totally innovative.
I ordered this and it worked like a charm with decent sound for an office desktop unit. However, it broke within 3 months of purchase. Reimbursement was given only as a store credit from the retailer.
My copy for Canon cameras came with super stiff zoom ring, which is hard to swallow giving the price of the lens, not sure if this is a bad copy or just sub-par build generally.Another problem is very soft images especially at 50mm comparing to my Canon lens 60mm macro and 15-85mm.I was aware the lens lacks full-time manual focus override, but placement of the AF/MF switch on the lens and its stiffness was another big minus for me. On the other hand manual focus ring has nice feel to it and very easy to use.Overall it does not feel like it's worth the price, I'll stick with Canon for now.
The ZIO Dassler DM-23300 USB 2.0 portable SD/MMC card reader-writer is easily recognized by Windows XP as a 'removable disk'. The down side is, at least with the product I just received, inserting a loaded secure digital card that can be read by other devices just doesn't register in the device, even after carefully following directions. Zio Corp's technical support link comes up with a blank screen.
My Panasonic worked very well for me for 2 years and then its DVD player suddenly stopped functioning. When we took it to the authorized Panasonic repair center, the technician told us that a DSP IC board needed to be replaced and that it would cost $570--more than double the original price! He told us frankly that these systems are _expected_ to break down in 2 years and it's extremely difficult and expensive to buy genuine replacement parts for them. He suggested that I should get a separate home theater receiver and an inexpensive DVD player.I bought a Yamaha YHT-100 and it sounded so much better than this Panasonic ever did.
What a piece of junk. I recommended this product to a client a few months ago based on a variety of good reviews. they waited a while to order it from another supplier and didn't call me in until the 15 day return period expired. What a nightmare. After hours of wasted time on the phone with support, they &quot;escalated&quot; my problem and similar to other customer experiences, no return phone call. Now the client is stuck with a dead drive that will cost them more in my time to fix than it will to throw it away.Congratulations, Sony, on lowering the mark for product support and customer support. My first CD-R drive was a piece of junk sony in 1995 and this will be the last I ever recommend or buy.
The picture quality on this item was so awful I returned it. Maybe I was expecting too much. The interface was super easy to use but, boy, its kinda useless if you can't even see the pictures.
I so looked forward to reading this book. I had read a review of it in our local paper, kept the review and then finally bought it used on Amazon. It sounded like a wonderful story - a great mystery - good characters. Boy was I wrong. IT WAS AWFUL. I am so disappointed in the book I am writing my first review on Amazon. After the first couple of chapters you could have thrown the rest of it away - but I stuck with thinking "Something's got to start happening pretty soon" - but all there was was all this silly and boring business about snakes and drugs and unbelievable characters. Especially, Harriet, whom I learned to detest. I found her extremely unbelievable - plotting and scheming the way she did. And she had to have some kind of a screw loose, the way she was so fixated on revenge and snakes. I wanted to know what happened to poor Robin. His death seems absolutely meaningless, especially to the author. I have her earlier book too and maybe I'll read it someday, when the bad taste goes out of my mouth. Extremely disappointing and poorly written.
Easy to get about 3/4 of the way to fully functional. As an electronics engineer, I've dealt with all levels of both software and hardware. The Logitech software is terrible, and I think is the major flaw with the 880.
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.
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.
I have had two Logitech remotes. Their features are great, they are easy to program and when they work right they can't be beat. The only thing is, THEY DO ARE NOT DURABLE - THEY DON'T LAST. Look elsewhere.
It came in perfect time, however, it did not work at all. it turned all images PINK on the screen. Terrible. Terrible. Terrible.
The picture is very small and hard to see from more than a foot or two away or if you are not looking at it striaght on. It is easy to use, but the picture quality is poor.
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!
The sounds are great between snaps, crackles, and pops. Since Creative Audio hasn't ever replied to my request for a solution, I went online and &quot;searched&quot; under &quot;Soundblaster,&quot; &quot;live,&quot; and &quot;crackle.&quot; You'll be surprised at the number of hits you have to choose from and explanations ranging from &quot;PCI bus noise&quot; to &quot;busy CPU.&quot; Creative Audio said they were working on it (June 2001). They still must be. Avoid this board, especially with XP or 2000. If you don't believe me, do the search on google.com yourself for the &quot;crackle&quot; problem. Otherwise, expect to get the old vinyl record sound, both on PCs and Macs, and on CDs, DVDs, and games.
This product was defective and never worked properly. It wanted us to turn left when right was appropriate. The directions popped up and were easy to use so I think if the product was working properly, it would be a great buy. We sent ours back and chose another brand.
(Note: This is an updated version of the review I first posted in April. Two months later, I've had more experience with the product and I now feel that 3 stars is more appropriate than 2.)The Travel Cable Winder is certainly an improvement over regular power cables that tend to get all tangled up . As you'd expect, one end connects to the Kensington power adapter and the other end connects to your device. The wind-up case sits in the middle, and you turn the handle to retract the cable into the case when it's not needed.Unfortunately, this winder has one major flaw: There's no way to lock the cable in place once it's been wound into the case. The handle is very loose and an accidental pull on the cable will release quite a bit of cable. Even worse, there's so little resistance that the cable falls out by the force of gravity alone: If you pick up the winder while it's still attached to the power adapter, the whole cable unwinds itself.The winder works better if you disconnect it from the power adapter every time and keep the handle in its down position (where it doesn't move as easily), but that gets to be a hassle after a while.Essentially, the product works and it does what it's supposed to do, but I wish Kensington put a little more thought into the design. That said, however, I definitely prefer it over the standard power cables and would not hesitate to buy it again if I had another power adapter.(One last note: Remember that this only works with Kensington power adapters and Kensington SmartTips. It's NOT a generic/standard power cable, so don't get one unless you have compatible Kensington accessories.)
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!
I am on my third replacement of my D-link DIR-615. The unit kept losing the wireless signal and I would call D link for help and they would put me on hold ,forever. Finally ,when I would get to talk to someone .It would be , a person that I could not hardly understand, yes everytime. I have a case number of case numbers. The tech support was awfull. I am sorry for having to give this type of a report for D- link. Becuase I have an older D link wireless router ,that I have had zero problems with. I wanted to upgrade to a N router , for a better signal. The swicth has been a terrible headache . I feel sorry for the seller, which has been very helpful. I have a total of six D-link devices in my home and have had no problem until this purchase. Please stay away from the DIR-615 D link router.
This is a terrible machine. Within 3 months it refused to play any DVD or CD whatsoever, saying it had failed to load. When I did some research on the internet I found out that a number of people had this problem.A complete waste of money.
I bought this battery and when I used it my laptop does not boot. To make my Toshiba Portege boot, I have to unplug it and turn it on with a external battery and then, after operating system starts, I then plug the battery back and it works... so, don't buy this product because it does not work correctly.
This tripod feels like it is very cheaply made. I dont care for the mount on it either. Yes it was very cheap, but for a few dollars more I have seen some much better products.
i would not recommand that to a friend, but if u just just wanna use Hdmi and the image is not that important for u. well u can get that ithem
We've had this printer for 2 years. The end product it good but it has been very unreliable for several months now. At times, for no apparent reason, it will print out an error message and non-sensical jibberish. It also seems to work very hard and slow for even 1 page: makes a very noisy clicking sound 3 or 4 times before it prints anything and then again for each page. I've called Konica Minolta several times, changed the driver, uninstalled & reinstalled it from Windows multiple times but nothing changes.We bought a monochrome, multifunction Brother machine a few months ago and we like it so much, I think we'll buy a color to replace the Konica.
If you are looking for something that will hold only CD's or only the DVD without the booklet, this may work for you. But with the description it seemed that it would hold the DVD's and booklets like I was looking for. The company is difficult to work with and their return policy has you paying shipping both ways without refund. I would not use them again.
I bought a ipod mini and was so excited, when i opened the box the ipod cant charge and even read in the computer i tried doing everything i can to turn it on or charge it. I went to [...] they told me everything to turn it on and nothing this seller and product is not recommended
Both of these remotes have had swollen batteries eventually breaking the tabs off of the battery door which causes the remote not to charge. Logitech's response, order new batteries and battery doors. Very disappointed in Logitech! Will consider another company' product in the future.
They hurt my ears while running. Then if you try to adjust them while running, they fall out if you don't get them in right.
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;
I just purchased a pair of these at a local store for $50. I was hoping for an upgrade to the acoustics of a nice $8 pair of headphones that I've been using (JVC HA-E53). Unfortunately, the sound quality is worse than my $8 headphones. The Sony earphones do not work unless you push them into your ear canal. They shouldn't be called earphones or headphones. They are more like "inner ear audio devices" or something like that. Your ear canal becomes an essential part of the speaker enclosure. So, they must fit snugly or all you will hear are the high frequencies. Even if they fit snugly in your ear canal, the around the ear hangers are not adjustable. So, you must have precisely the right size ear or else the hanger will pull these out of your ear or they will be high above your ear (that was my problem). These earphones are rated by Sony as having an audible frequency response of 5-23,000 Hz. To my ear, this is simply not true. I made sure that I had pushed them all the way into my ear to ensure the best low frequency response possible. The low frequencies simply aren't fully there. I would have to say this is a case of false advertising on the part of Sony. My $8 pair of headphones provide fuller base response than these $50 Sony earphones. Because these earphones need to be inserted fully into your ear, you can't really hear anything around you while you have them in.
I had a great time with this router, easy to setup, decent WiFi range. But It is so poorly vented it burned itself out. Really this thing would be 140-150 degrees during little to no usage. I recommend the newer netgear routers, cheaper, lighter, and they don't overheat at all. I hope mine was just a lemon, I always recommend netgear over linksys.
I bought this player 6 months ago and it just died. You actually can skip DVDs from the remote. You just have to hit the numbers on the remote numbered 1-5 and it will skip to the corresponding DVD. The thing that annoyed me most about this player is that there was no way to tell what DVDs were loaded in the unit. You either had to remember what "DVD in tray number 3" was or go through every DVD until you got the correct one.
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.
Bought this to control a computer hooked up to my TV. I'm sitting about ten feet away.The Air Mouse is erratic and maddening to try to use, whether it is in the air or on a mouse pad. It will freeze, be unresponsive, then move erratically...almost impossible to control. It will make you crazy, and not the good kind.The keyboard works better, but I just got finished getting an RMA to return mine because it wouldn't sync back up after I changed the batteries. When I get the replacement for this pile of junk, I am going to get whatever I can for it on ebay and then buy something different.Range is not the reason I'm having a problem...I actually bought a 10 foot USB extension to get the little receiver closer to me and that didn't make any difference. Think they'll reimburse me for that?How can these people, in good conscience, sell stuff like this that doesn't work? Stick with Microsoft and Logitech in the mouse and keyboard department.Dan
Right out of the box, it didn't work. Appeared to be a problem with the mechanical chassis that aligns and loads the individual CD's. Sometimes it would error out, unable to load CD unless I pushed and held the CD cartridge in with my finger. At other times it would completely skip the 1st CD and load the 2nd CD, however, indicate that it had loaded the 1st CD.The caveat to this troubling scenario is that the Amazon supplier J&R; electronics, immediately issued a return authorization with no hassle.
This unit is long in the tooth - originated around 2001, so it needs upgraded maps by now, but the price to get a new CD is way too high for such an old unit. I would possibly buy it again if the cost was around $50, but there are many newer units with much better features for around $150, so I don't think this is a good investment at this point in time.I've had this unit about three years, and overall it works pretty well, but because it's so dated, I've replaced it with a current year Garmin. It usually got me where I wanted to go and will tell approximately how many minutes/hours it will take to get there and that is usually fairly accurate. However, this is a high-traffic suburban area, so it's always off by at least a little.My biggest problem with this unit is that it is a complete dud routing to the one place I travel repeatedly for which I really need a GPS. I live in IL, near Chicago. The place I want to go is south of me. The GPS consistently tries to get me to travel via Wisconsin to get to this destination 40 miles south of me! "Shortest distance - 255 miles." !! So I choose shortest time, and sometimes that works, but the last several times, even though I selected "most use of highways" it kept trying to get me to turn off the highway onto some side road. I had hoped to save the route it gave me in the past which was correct, but you can't do that. So now I have to resort to cumbersome maps to get to my destination, which is a real problem for me. I only go there every six months and I can't remember several tricky turns along the route, as the route is different going than the return trip because of the way the state routes are laid out. Very frustrating.
This little camera does fine in warm/hot temperatures and has great picture quality, but runs through batteries at an unbelievable pace. Also, you're lucky if you can get 3 or more pictures if the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees. Another annoying feature that I wish I had known about is that there is no memory battery, meaning that everytime you change the main batteries (which is quite frequently) the camera totally resets and you have to set the date all over again. This is a pain. All that being said, I took this camera on a trip to Taiwan recently and I was very pleased with the pictures it produced. It's not the best, and could be improved in several ways, but it's not the worst 5MP camera out there either, especially for the price.
I purchased two because they were inexpensive and got fairly good reviews. However, I began having problems with them as soon as I got them. I charged fully in my Canon battery charger, and as soon as I inserted the first one in the camera, I began getting the message "Change Battery Pack". I can get rid of the error by removing and reinserting the battery, but that is not acceptable. Then one battery soon refused to take a charge. It believes it is charged after about 10 minutes in the charger. The company did quickly replace the battery, so that was nice.I'm also concerned that the batteries I received do not look like the one pictured. They do not have the LENMAR name on them anywhere.
This amp claims to push 1000x2 and i can tell you it does not. its a very terrible amp, only reason it gets one star, it looks nice. i have two power acoustik mofo 10's. i was using a ts1920 power acoustik 2 channel and it was pushing 450 max per channel and the subs banged real hard. mofos require atleast 1000 watts rms per sub at 2 ohms. so i checked the lanzars ratings on this and 1,000 per channel at 2 ohms rms looked like a perfect match. i bought it, hooked it up and have never been so dissapointed in my life. this thing barely made the subs move and i had everything tuned to the max. do not waste ure effort with this amp!
Bought one of these from a local store that had a slightly better price. Made the mistake of throwing away the receipt and packaging before I confirmed it worked. Extremely hard to get the "charge up" lights to light up - requires extensive jiggling of the cord. The device does not run my laptop at all - works for only a second or two and then shuts off when plugged in.
I got this for traveling. My mistake - it's too bulky. Nice but I can't tell any special sound quality from other headsets I've used. So for me, overpriced for what they are.
I had an AVR300. HK replaced it with a 310 after the volume kept cranking all by itself (known design flaw) and the video amps died repeatedly.The 310's video amps just died and the repair shop sent it back to me with video 1 still dead and surround sound dead.These suck. I am buying a new AV receiver.
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.
I used this camera in Hawaii. Any pictures taken underwater with this camera should be extremely close range, no more than a couple feet away, and the water has to be very clear and extremely well lit. The pictures will be a bit grainy and fuzzy. Which is to be expected to a certain degree. The best purpose for this camera is taking pictures in the water, but not necessarily under the water except under ideal conditions. I wasn't too happy with this one, might be worth the extra cash to get one with flash on it, becaues at the end of the day when only a few pictures turn out, it's not really worth it.
We purchased the Toshiba 42HP66 9-3-2006 and did not have any problems until the screen suddenly went black on 6-12-2009. I have read the other posts on this model and based on what I am reading it appears this TV is not worth repairing based on the cost (I have no extended warranty). I have been told by some TV sales Personnel and have also read that it is not cost effective to purchase the extended warranty on TV's. I think I need to rethink this advice. I am very disappointed with Toshiba and will not purchase another product from this company.
I bought this mic for six dollars (excl shipping) and found it to be useless. There is too much interference and noise. It is not even fit for voice chat. May be I got a bad piece, but I will not bother to get it replaced.
Take my advice -- don't ever buy a Logitech product. You essentially can't use the remote (or change the batteries, for example) unless you connect to the internet and download all your devices onto it. Sounds great, right?Not really, because Logitech's web site appears to be down more often than it's up. And when it's down, all their software just hangs. No message, nothing. Just hangs, while you sit there like a moron staring at it. (At least, that's what I did!) They also appear to have no support for Lion.What's worse, Logitech as a company appears not to really give a rip. They responded to a question about Lion by saying that they were "working on it, and it was a priority." Nothing along the lines of, "This will be ready on the following date," let alone, "We're sorry." Don't expect to talk with a CSR in the United States; they don't have any CSR's in the United States. When you eventually (and it appears to take about 20 minutes, on average -- check the internet) find out that the problem is 100% on their side, they'll tell you that it's "software maintenance".It's not maintenance. It's that they aren't able to keep the site up.However long you have this remote, you'll spend more time setting it up and waiting for Logitech to sort out their network woes than you'll ever save because you've got one remote to deal with instead of more.
This 25 feet hdmi cable is a junk. It gives me a green blurry screen. I knew it was the cable so I performed some testing. I changed the settings to auto and it gave me 720 output, then I try to manually choose 1080p, but It didn't let me, I got an "unsupported resolution" Are you kidding me? I'm using a Pioneer 1021 with a Mitsubishi HC3800. Then I went to the big box store and bought a monster cable to test. HUGE difference. Everything worked as designed. Now with this I'm not saying go ahead and buy a Monster cable because I think they are overpriced (i return it :) ). This is a horrible quality hdmi cable, I though about saving money when I bough this piece of junk, but I was so wrong, Invest on a good cable if you are going to be running a 25" cable.
This cable never worked. I tested it on my tv and my projector, used different laptops and even another cable a friend had, everything worked except any configuration with this cable. Save your money.
The enclosure never worked. Plugged in the HD, made all the connections, closed everything up, plugged in, switched on... and nothing but a blinking power light.ADS Tech support has not responded. I would not recommend this item. This is a discontinued item from ADS Tech and their tech support doesn't seem very responsive anyways, so if you run into a problem you're stuck. For the same price you have other options - pick something else.
We bought this remote a week or so ago to control a dvd, tv, digital cable box, and tuner. While it worked (after a call to the company and some updating) I could not STAND the feel of the remote, the sound that the plastic made when clicking, and the fact that you had to look at the remote to click any button (as someone previously mentioned, none of the buttons are raised. It's like one big piece of plastic.) The vibrate function also wore the batteries down really quickly. We ended up returning the remote to the store yesterday.
The camera looks great and I expected it to operate wonderfully since I had owned Kodak Easyshare's before. BUT....it has been terrible. I cannot get a battery that will keep it running. I have spent money on top of the line batteries, rechargeable units, etc. Nothing. I have resorted to the very expensive lithium batteries, as I was able to use the camera over a few day span using them. But straight from the package into the camera, the green light came on...and then all red. Now I see all red. Hate it, hate it, hate it...and hate Kodak for being so unwilling to acknowledge this problem and help its customers. They have made me jump over mountains and through hoops trying to get help-but since it was a gift, and I have no receipt, they don't deal with me. This stinks!
I bought this watch with the HR monitor addition. I'm in the Army and I thought this watch would be a great asset to have with me on the Medevac. I couldn't be more wrong than if I went into war with empty mags. The heart rate sensor worked only once and that was indoors with no sweat involved. The day I got it was the last day it ever worked. The compass, now that's an issue that that is unacceptable. It constantly quit regestering after walking only 10 feet. I was trying to be patient and give the piece of junk a minute to get it's bearing. It did, I think, I didn't have a second compass to verify at the moment in my yard. I walked a few feet in a strait line and once again it went blank. I'm too pissed off at this point to even consider trying any of the other functions. I now have a 400 dollar stopwatch that might be able to tell me if I'm running up hill or down, who knows.That lens protector that they offer, and yes I bought it to "protect my so-called do-it-all watch", is the dumbest crap I have ever seen. It's a 1/4" thick piece of clear silicone that sets on top of the display. It's hard to see the data being displayed on a good day when it is dry and clean. Everything can get under it and cause more damage to the crystal and makes it impossible to read anything on the watch.I have to say I'm sorry that I bought into the hype and listened to my fellow soldiers who are also starting to have the same issues with their Sunto's as well. Finland, you should be ashamed to have your name on this klind of performance.
I like the keyboard itself. Ergonomically speaking it has a nice feel, and the interface is so-so. It would be SO much better if the thing had some kind of fold-up lid for the keys of the keyboard -- not necessarily a clamshell design, but something that doesn't LEAVE THE KEYS EXPOSED 100% OF THE TIME. Syncing with another computer, which is inevitably necessary, is also a pain.The battery and power design is a huge factor in not liking this device. In spite not having a bright screen, it sucks the juice out of the batteries really quickly. If the battery pack is low, it is hit or miss whether anything you wrote will be there when you turn the thing back on. This is true even if you only power it on with the AC adaptor providing power. This is true even if you have saved your work to files on the memory cards. The memory cards will simply be empty of all files, and you will have lost everything if you didn't sync them to your REAL computer before powering off the Dana.In short, it is a keyboard with short-term memory than you can remove from your computer temporarily but only temporarily. Unless you are ok with losing all the things you wrote. Which I am not.
I own the Samsung LNS4096D 40 inch. The picture quality is suberb. I realized that the LNT2353H televion was NOT 1080p but I expected it to be much better than it was. I adjusted the contrast, brightness, sharpness,etc. until the cows came home. It was still very dark and grainy. Bottom line, I returned.
I bought this because I wanted something with which to listen to my vinyl and which could be put in a home office. And while I was at it, record that vinyl to CD. However, it has all the fidelity of a AM transistor radio from the 70's, and while the resulting CDs sound good on a different system than when the vinyl is played, the CD recording process requires you to sit by the machine in order to manually enter the track breaks and to stop the recording process manually. So I find myself recording sides of an LP or cassette onto a CD/RW disc, ripping those onto my PC and using some MP3/WMA editing software that allows me to split the tracks manually and drop the silent space at the end where the record ended, but I was in the bathroom. So now I'm scratching my head thinking I should just put all the money this costs into a USB turntable and some software that automatically does track splits and noise removal. I definitely do not recommend.
Problem with this mouse is that very often it doesn't work properly. The mouse doesn't work if it is more than a couple of inches away from the computer and sometimes it doesn't work at all. Very disappointed.I'm returning it and buying something better than this poorly made mouse.
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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!
I've used the AKG K240S headphones for a few years now and I remain mystified at all the rave reviews here on Amazon. My experience may be different than some reviews, so I'll explain my approach. I do sound art, composition/production, and I listen for fun. Those are three different types of listening that typically require three different types of headphones. The thing is, out of my six pairs, these AKGs are my least favorite in every category.We'll start with listening for pleasure since that's what the majority of readers are looking for. Despite the rather low 55-ohm impedance, I don't feel like portable devices can drive these adequately. I've never been impressed with their bass response. I'm not looking for anything really heavy, but when I'm listening to an album with punchy bass, it doesn't translate through these cans. The midrange is decent, but not very exciting. The highs are definitely on the dull side. I've heard plenty of headphones give me sparkling, crystalline highs, but not this pair. If you're on a budget, the $69SR60are a much better bet. You can easily drive them with an iPod and get a rich, full-bodied sound. The Grados are just a lot more fun to listen to. I realize that theSennheiser HD600 Over-Ear Open Dynamic Hi-Fi Professional Stereo Headphones (Black)are a bit pricer, but they're a night-and-day improvement as well, but at 300ohms impedance, you'll definitely need a headphone amp to get a good sound.Next, we'll talk about production work. I use a nice Digidesign audio interface, so I have plenty of power to drive the headphones. These work for tracking and monitoring, and the sealed design provides a little isolation, but at the same time, I've never felt that they gave me a clear picture of what the finished recording would sound like. Once I listened through some good speakers or a better pair of headphones, I'd notice details that remained hidden with the AKGs. They don't have the clinical precision of the Etymotics in-ear monitors, nor the isolation. They don't match the bass response of similarly priced Sennheisers either. As an alternative to the AKGs in the production/recording/mixing category, I'd highly recommend thebeyerdynamic DT 770 Stereo Headphones. It provides superior isolation, excellent bass response, a better fit, and better construction. TheEtymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphonesare also useful for certain types of studio work, although they probably shouldn't be your only pair of headphones.The other major factor is comfort. The circular design fits around your ear, but usually squashes part of it. My ears aren't abnormally big, but they don't quite fit perfectly. Sennheiser's elliptical design seems to solve this problem. The AKGs are very light weight and they don't put much pressure on your head, but they also don't stay in place very well. If you move your head, the ear pieces are going to slide. This isn't a deal-breaker by any means, but it's just another reason why I don't like this model. The Beyer DT770s also beat the AKGs in this area. They use a circular design, but the driver doesn't touch your ear, and a nice velvety material is used for the ear-pad. They're a little bit heavier and they grip your head a little tighter, but you can move around and they don't budge.I don't recommend the AKG K240s. If you're an iPod user, you're not going to get a satisfyingly full sound without adding a headphone amplifier. If you're listening with a more powerful system, you'll get a decent sound, but not an amazing sound. Rich is not a word I would use to describe the K240s. If you're using these in the studio for recording, production, or mastering, you're not going to get a satisfactory level of detail. Overall, these are adequate and, all things considered, an improvement over many headphones out there. Perhaps I'm being too critical. The fact remains that I own four other pairs of headphones, each with better qualities than the AKGs.Also, I've reviewed the Beyerdynamic DT 770s and the Etymotics ER-4Ps on Amazon, if you're interested in more detail on those models.
Not sure what tape the other reviewers received, but I won't be buying this again.Bought to supplement my 'usual brand,' for a low budget event, that was going to need a couple of rolls, and maybe could become my preferred supplier and save my clients money.4 rolls purchased - two different colors/kinds of tape received. One was the color and texture that I expected, the other three were more 'cloth like,' than any gaffers tape I've seen or used since I started using gaffers tape in 1983.The four rolls are all different diameters and as promised they didn't leave tape residue. The residue problem is that they don't really stick to anything either.
I purchased this Vantec product and used it for a short time. Most USB enclosures offer "heat dissipation thru the metal case", as does this one. However, I grew very concerned about how hot the Vantec became, especially after active operation.Heat is a major enemy of electrical motors. The HDD obviously just cooks inside the Vantec. There is also a definitive difference between its temperature in stand-by mode, and during/immediately after active use.I found another USB enclosure offering active ventilation: the Apricorn EZ Bus DT, which not only has a built-in fan, but IMHO, for several critical reasons, is a better design and a smarter choice. Here is why:The Apricorn's 3-inch diameter fan is mounted transversely, so it pulls heat directly off the entire underside of the HDD and expels thru vents on either end of the case.In comparison, the Vantec's internal chassis has a solid metal plate which covers the entire HDD circuit board (see the image I loaded above). The Vantec has no venting, so the heat inside builds up fast. I installed a 500GB HDD in the Apricorn and ran a 220+GB backup from the Vantec. Upon completion hours later, the Apricorn's exterior was completely cool to the touch; the Vantec's exterior was REALLY HOT.A couple of other things I found superior about the Apricorn:It's heavier with a wider base, compared to the Vantec's (3" vs. 1.5"). When mounted vertically, you can nudge the Vantec (or the desk it's sitting on) and it will fall over; it happened twice in the few days I used it. There would be major motion required to tip the Apricorn, and I've never toppled it in months of use.The Apricorn's easy-action pushbutton power switch is conveniently (and sensibly) located on the front of the unit. The Vantec's is on the bottom of the rear panel (see photo above), but it's a stiff toggle-type switch and awkward to operate. You have to hold the Vantec down with one hand firmly in order to get enough leverage to operate the balky switch... and you leave a nice handprint on the case, which then has to be cleaned. Do that a few times and the sexy mirror finish isn't going to look new for very long.Also, the Vantec's internal PC board HDD cable is mounted off-center on from the socket on any HDD. You have to kink the Vantec's flat cable in order to complete the connection (see photo above). The Apricorn's is located exactly in line with the HDD's connector, and requires no stressing of the cable.The Apricorn is available here on Amazon, but I found it for less at Page Computers. It is slightly higher in cost than the Vantec, but I'm convinced it is a much better product. Also, with Apricorn's active ventilation and greater physical stability, I have peace of mind about the longevity & safety of the expensive drive mounted inside it.
I didn't buy this from Amazon but I tend to do some of my reseach from reading reviews here, so... I actually did a fair amount of research and the 160GB hard drive and ability to hook it up to my network were big selling points for me. But while I like my LG cell phone, their DVR's leave something to be desired (at least this model). Had to return the first one because the colors were off with component cables and the picture was black & white when using an S-video cable. I tried in total 3-4 sets of cables (that work perfectly fine with my other components) so it wasn't the cables. Called the 1-800 tech support number and the woman was less than helpful. Returned the first one and got a new one, same problem with the S-video cable and the colors and picture brightness flicker with the component cables. Computer created videos formatted as letterbox will also only play in full screen mode. It's going back tomorrow and I'll be looking at another brand.
Some of them were broken, the ones that weren't were just garbage. Doesn't hold the DVD's in place, when you open the case they fall to the ground. Will not be buying again!
Sony is my favorite television, but this VCR has great trouble playing back DVDs, be they a brand new Planet Earth set or Netflix rentals. After three months, we are going to buy a new VCR.
I'd planned to simply return this thing since it worked for less than a minute yesterday -- date of purchase. I turned it on, it seemed fine. I turned it off so I could finish reading the manual. It would not turn on again.After reading the reviews here, I'll exchange it and try again. I've never had one of these things, of any brand, fail so quickly. So, after carefully reading the manual and changing the battery 3 times, I had to give up.To be fair to Sony, I'll update this following the exchange.I did exchange this the next day and the replacement works very well. I see that I can't adjust the star rating with this edit function, I'd give it 4 stars if I could. As good as the player sounds, I don't like the configuration of the buttons on the unit itself. But the in-line remote is an improvement over older models.One feature this has that's important to me is the ability to remember exactly where it was playing when I turned it off. I listen to audio books on CD, and this is a good feature that cheaper CD players lack.
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.
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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.
i bought this camera almost a year ago, but in that year, it has only been in a woking state for 3 months. the zoom drive mechanism has broken twice. the first time that i sent it in, they took over a month to fix it, arguing about the warranty on the camera.the camera takes great pictures on bright sunny days. try to use it at any other time, and it bites the big one. no low light pictures. no black &amp; white support. no USB. the camera takes forever to actually take the picture, with the timing of about a 60 shutter speed in the end. don't even think about trying to take pictures of anything moving.the timing on the flash is way off, without any method of fixing it. the software included was not even worth installing. get a flashcard reader to get your pictures off, as the cable included takes a year and a day to copy.it sucks batteries like there's no tomorrow. buy rechargables or a battery pack. if you like taking pictures at the max resolution, then you're going to need a bigger capacity flash card, as the one that it comes with will only hold 8 pictures at max resolution.i've also heard that the coolpix 990 has the same drive problems that the 950 has, so it's not much of an upgrade, except for the CCD size. my recomendation, don't get it.
I bought this HD unit a couple of years ago via Amazon UK. What I liked about it was the large capacity coupled with the variety of connection options. I have had a few good months with it, but not for long... After a few months I started hearing loud squeeking noises. I have contacted the vendor, and was advised of a suspected power supply. It didn't take long for the unit to stop functioning. Lacie had sent a new power supply to me in NYC, free of charge. since then I have replaces three power supplies (bought them via amazon) and I do not treat this disc as a reliable one, as I never know what to expect or when it will simply die.
Want to watch a movie but don't have time to watch it all at once? Don't buy a Samsung DVD player unless you don't mind leaving the unit on all the time! Turning this player off and back on starts the disc back up at the beginning, forcing you to relocate your spot in the movie.
My daughter has used this about 30 - 50 times since getting the Docking station for Christmas. This is not a good docking station for IPODS. Once you put your Ipod in there is a lot of play and you will break the stations IPOD hock up. With it being flimsy you will have a hard time adjusting your screen or thumb dial since the mount will wiggle and break. Very Bad design by CA Cyber Acoustics. Don't buy and if you do you will need a new one soon so start looking for a replacement one now.
I have always used the "compatible" printer cartridges simply because of the cost. I make tons of copies and the ink or brand name laser cartridges just cost too much. I have always been very satisfied with the quality of the print of the compatible cartridges until this one. It seems to put a small black line down the left edge of every page. It's possible that it's a problem with my printer but it wasn't doing this until I put in the replacement cartridge. Otherwise, the price is great and I've had no other problems. I'll go back to using other brands of compatible cartridges when this one runs out.12/23/10 OK, a couple of months have passed and I am already on the "Low Toner" warning! I have NEVER chewed through a cartidge this fast so I am added to the list of folks who did not get anywhere near the promised 2500 page yield. THEN, to add insult to injury, I had purchased 2 of these cartidges at the same time so I would have a spare ready and the second one is not recognized. What a pain! I will find out the manufacturer of the other "compatible" cartridges that I have used in the past. They were fantastic! These are not. Don't waste your time. these are NOT less expensive...these are cheap.
I bought this cable to hook up my external hard drive to my laptop and it sucks for video transfer. Everything skips and loads so slow I can't watch anything. Might be ok for basic file transfer but sucks for media. The only reason I kept it was as a last resort for basic file transfers.
I purchased this item for my father-in-law for a Holdiday Gift. He loved them! Then 4 months later the headset broke. I contacted TV Ears and paid over $40 for a replacement headset. Again, my father-in-law was happy. Lo and behold the headset broke again. I contacted TV Ears and again was told $40 something to get a replacement. Warranty is 90 days. I know a 75 year old man isn't like a 3 year old, so I can't blame him for them breaking twice. Don't buy this item unless you are willing to replace headsets at least twice a year!!
I've gotten this mouse twice, and found that both had the same problems after a month or two. They both would stop clicking (right or left). So I could scroll, but couldn't click on anything. At that point it's just useless. I ordered a second one of this model because I assumed that the problem was a fluke, but it turned out to be a consistent problem. It wasn't battery problems either; I would have the same problem with a fresh set of batteries.
I purchased this player because it was a good deal for a 256MB player with a radio. The player worked fantastic at first, the size of the player is definitely a plus. However, after the second time that I tried to change the songs on the player, the port that the computer cable plugs into broke. I was unable to change songs after this, when I exchanged the player the computer would not recognize the new player, despite reinstalling software, etc. I would recommend seeking out another player if you intend on using this player on a daily basis. (The headphones also broke after a week.)
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.
This plastic piece of junk does not fit the Martin House or the pole. COMPLETELY USELESS. I will not be fooled again by their false advertising.
I got this DVD player so I could watch divx files and it and for that it works well. Plays almost everything you throw at it save some xvids that are encoded without ESS support. My biggest problem is that the build quality of the player is crap. My first one had problems with the video out after about 6 months and the second, it's replacement now won't stay on. So it is going back as well. If you can find a different player that does what you want, I would consider getting it. Otherwise you take your chances with this thing. The 2 stars is because when it was working, it worked fine and played my divx files without problem.
One of the speakers gave a crackling sound even at the lowest volume. DO NOT BUY.
Typical Microsoft product, worked for about a month and then started acting up. I replaced the battery, same thing,reset the connection, nothing, tried different usb ports, same....finally just threw it against the wall I was so frustrated. Do not buy this mouse unless you like throwing your money away and frustration! A much better small wireless mouse is LogiTech, have one for two years now and not any problems, all for just a few dollars more. You get what you pay for, and saving a couple of extra dollars isn't worth the frustration!
I cannot begin to tell you how much I HATE this printer. Which is unfortunate, because it prints beautiful photos... once in a while. If you don't mind replacing three cartridges every time you want to print two photos, then you might not mind this printer as much as I do. At nearly $20 a cartridge, I've had enough...
It worked all right for awhile then started acting up. It disconnects from the network whenever it feels like it. From what I've found, this is a known problem. And it only showed up after it was no longer covered by the warranty.This problem was not mentioned anywhere in Linksys' online support, but from my research, it was a known problem. When I finally got through to phone support (the times that I have called), they had some things to try but nothing that would fix it.It has been such an issue. For about 10-15 minutes before it disconnects, it still shows as connected but has already stopped working. Sometimes I just manually disconnect and reconnect to get it over with so that I can continue working. Sometimes it will work for an hour before it disconnects, sometimes 12 hours.Because this PC has files that we all need to access, we need a reliable network card. I know that you are supposed to purchase adapters that are the same brand as your router, but I can't purchase another Linksys adapter. Perhaps they have fixed the problem by now, but because of the way I was just left to either deal with this or buy a new one, I need to find an adapter from a company that will stand behind the product.
The drum was supposed to help the problem i was having with the printer but it didn't. I can't use the product (drum and toner)
I bought this cable to connect iPod and iPad to a TV. The cable worked on and off right out of the box. I kept having to unplug it and then plug it back in to the device to keep it connected. After a couple days it didn't work at all. I know it's a bad cable because I tested with a shorter cable and I was able to connect my device just fine.
I was very dissapointed with this mouse. First of all, it didn't work with any of the Dell's in my house. The Dell's in my house include, a Dell Dimension 4400, a Dimension 8200, and an Optiplex. After trying on these three computers, I tried it on my IBM Netvista. It worked on this computer. But worked isn't the best word. On the computer, the mouse didn't keep up with my movements, and I was moving my hand at a normal speed. This product gets one star, because I can't go any lower. I don't understand why they would make a product that wouldn't work with a Dell. If you want to buy a nice optical mouse, go with a microsoft mouse.
Well, I bought this for use in my car because it is a battery operated transmitter and my cigarette lighter port is blown out. I thought it would be nice to listen to the ipod in my car, and my non-battery operated model works like a charm. Not so with this one. I know the fcc regulates fm transmitters to low power, but this is ridiculous. I only got a clear signal if I actually touched the transmitter to the car antenna. I thought it might be my car, but it did the same thing with the other three cars I tried. To make matters worse, as some of the previous reviews state, the batteries run out very rapidly, making it worthwhile to invest in duracell stock if you plan on using this product for extended periods of time. Overall very poor performance.
As with others, I was shipped an EU power connector. People, this is NOT the EU, ship with a PROPER POWER CABLE. Seriously, is it THAT hard to do? Talk about a total scam.Secondly, less than 6 months after the purchase, sub and center have disappeared. They just cease to function. This is just ridiculous, given that I paid close to $100 for this productIt's amazing that this company is still in business, shipping horrible garbage like this.
Not much to say here. I purchased this for what I thought to be its intended purpose - to connect a Microsoft Sidewinder joystick with a game/MIDI port connector to my computer's USB port. It did not work. My computer would not recognize the joystick no matter what. I would not recommend purchasing this for such a purpose, unless you know of some tricks or something regarding connecting devices, drivers, etc.Thank you to Amazon for having such a wonderfully trouble-free return process. Even though this product did not work correctly, Amazon is still one of my favorite online stores.
It is getting harder and harder to find "full fledged" wired optical mice these days. Every mouse company is focused fully on wireless which sounds good at first until you take into account: Charging station (or battery change) and the signal interference. And if you are a gamer like me, you hate that tiny bit of lag that at best some times, and at worse all the time is present in wireless mice.So I was glad when I got this mouse. It has extra buttons, it is optical, and it fits nicely in a hand.But I can't give it a good review since my mouse arrived with a defective wheel. So wheel doesn't work properly. Since I bought it online and waited too long, can't return it or exchange it unlike if I had bought it from the local BestBuy or something. So here goes 1 star. Sad for a mouse with so much potential. But you rate what they ship you, and I got shipped a lemon. :S
I was bought this laptop in september 2005. After 2 weeks the space bar broke, then the dvd player stopped working, after about a month and a half of having it a huge line appeared down the screen so i took it back to the shop were it was bought, they sent it away to be fixed (although i insisted on it being replaced for a new one) and was told i would have it back between seven and ten days, It came back two and a half months later and unfortunatly had be broken in the delivery van. The screen was completly broken. i phoned Acer and demanded a new one , but was told that there was no way i was getting one. it took around two weeks to come back. After having the laptop back around two and a half weeks it has now completly had it. It wont come one even though i've tried it with the charger and also kept it charging for two days. I am having to send it away once again. It has been a complete nightmare, and has wasted so much of my time and money as i work from home, i dont no if all Acers products are this CRAP but i wont be recommending them to anyone. I think after all the stress they could have at least replaced it for a new one. I'm disgusted and have lost nine hundred euros on this piece of crap, but i wouldnt recommend them to my worst enemy.
My wife bought me one of these for Christmas. I played 3 CDs, then tried to add another disk while playing Bela Fleck in the 3rd location. Unfortunately, the drawer would not close after. I pulled out all the CDs, recycled power, etceteras - but to no avail. Bela Fleck was captured in the unit! I took it back to Circuit City and they used screwdrivers to get my CD out. Needless to say, I'll be getting a different unit.....
I had an old universal remote, but with all the specialized buttons on equipment these days, it had become obsolete. You pretty much have to have something with a screen that can display the correct names of the various specialty buttons, or else you need to be really good at memorizing stuff.I not only wanted something that could control EVERY feature of EVERY device, but it also had to be convenient. When you have to go into the receiver mode to change something on the receiver, then into the cable box mode to change something there, then into the TV mode to change something there, well, it's actually easier to just pick up the remotes that came with the devices than to push all those buttons on the universal remote.I'm happy to say that this Harmony 880 does everything I could ever want a remote to do. It can easily control every feature of every device, but also do it with the utmost of convenience. I really didn't think too much of the "Activity" mode before I purchased this, but once I started using it, I realized it's a truly brilliant idea. It makes all the difference when it comes to convenience. For instance, in the "Watch TV" activity mode, I've programmed the remote to control all functions of the cable box, allow me to go into the menu on the TV, and control often-used features (like surround sound mode) on the receiver, all at the same time. Without having to go into different modes on the remote. Very, very cool! Of course you can choose which button controls what, and label the buttons next to the screen exactly the way you want them.But nothing is perfect - I was having a problem with programming certain buttons in the software, after which I would hit "Done", which is supposed to save your changes, but my changes weren't being saved. I called up Harmony support, and got a hold of a very nice gentleman from Canada. We figured out the problem - I had programmed the exact same command into two different buttons. It doesn't like that. Once I deleted one of those, everything went back to working perfectly.I'm using Windows Vista, and other than the little confusion I just mentioned, the software seems to work just fine.Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with this item. It truly does everything I could want it to do, allows total customization, looks very stylish, has an excellent button layout, and even has a recharging base so I never have to worry about running down the batteries. A solid 5 stars.Update: I've had this 3 years now. After about 2 years, the number buttons got sticky and you really had to mash on them with your fingernail to get them to work. After 3 years, the up arrow and channel up buttons have both quit working. Considering the price of this product, a 2 - 3 year lifespan just isn't acceptable.I also had occasion to call customer service once, but free customer support only lasts for a certain time after purchase. After that, they want $30 just to talk to you, which of course includes no guarantee that they'll actually be able to help you with your specific problem. Unacceptable.Update #2: After 4 years, the volume up/down control, channel up/down control and cursor up arrow button are all basically useless. Four years for what this thing cost? Unacceptable.
This printer works wonderfully ... quick and reliable prints... no problems until Windows XP. NEC refuses to make a driver for Windows XP, thus leaving me with a useless piece of trash.Based on this experience I would guess NEC has no problem treating its customers poorly and would expect the same on their "current" products. I'll not buy another product from NEC.
If you get a working one, this is a really nice camcorder. it is remarkably small, quiet, good ergonomics and is loaded with features. A relatively large 1/3" image sensor promises solid low-light performance, and this is one of the rare models that accepts analog input. It also comes with a hot shoe for a variety of accessories. If you read the reviews and other customer comments, it is clear that a lot of people are very happy with their DCR-HC96. So, why the one star review? Simply put, this is a risky purchase.I was never able to get the Firewire/i.LINK connectivity to work with this camcorder. I tried different firewire cards, different cables, and tried it on an older Windows XP system, a new Vista system, and two different Mac OSX systems. I could connect via USB, but never through firewire, which is the only way to transfer DV files to a computer. From reading on the camcorder info website's forums, there's a number of other people who have had the same problem. Again, we're a minority, but to date, I've seen no sign that there's a fix to this problem. To make matters worse, the Sony support proved to be of little value, offering only simplistic troubleshooting advice (try a different port, turn off the PC, restart the camera). And, they only offer repair service, not replacement service, even though this product is only a few days old. Sony's solution was to have me send it in for repair and do without my new purchase for however long it takes them to fix it. For me, it just wasn't worth the effort, especially during the holidays. They had their chance to keep a customer, but decided not to. And, Sony is very invasive about gathering personal information. Before I could talk to someone or email someone, I had to provide my mailing address, email address and phone number. That is a lot of my personal data sitting in some Sony CRM database somewhere, and I'm not even a customer any more.So, weigh these risks when deciding on Sony. While they can make some nice hardware, their support policies and reliability issues could leave you out in the cold.That is why I'm returning mine for a different manufacturer, probably the Panasonic.I thought I'd post an update, just in case it helps. First, I purchased a Panasonic camcorder, and it connected to my PC with no problems.Also, I should point out that Amazon was great to deal with on this order. Not only did they ship the product quickly, but Amazon also did a great job handling the return. No one likes to get a defective product, but at least one company (Amazon) knows how to stand behind what they sell. If only Sony supported their customers to the same degree Amazon does.
***WARNING: DO NOT BUY THIS LAPTOP IF YOU WANT TO RUN LINUX!!!***There are so many unresolved hardware issues with this laptop that installing Linux is more pain than it is worth, especially if you want to run it in 64-bit native mode. Broadcom refuses to release specs on their hardware or an adequate driver for Linux, so you will NOT be able to run the integrated wireless chip at all! You will be forced to run in 32-bit mode only and use ndiswrapper and the WinXP binary driver.There is also an issue with this laptop at the hardware level relating to the timer pin and IRQ routing. Due to a flaw in the design you will need to boot the kernel with option 'noapic' and disable these features. Even in Windows you will notice the issues due to this problem, like hard disk clicking and slow system response times in certain situations.The ALPS touchpad is also not supported out of the box on any distros and requires a kernel patch to obtain functionality. The audio is pretty good overall, but some key features are missing under linux. The firewire controller acts quirky. The win modem onboard has no driver. The PC Cardbus slot needs an option to disable a memory range to get functionality. ACPI has issues, again due to the timing pin hardware issue. And to top it off, the easy access keys on the face of the keyboard are not all implemented and supported under Linux (not really HP's fault, right?). However, a majority of the issues with this laptop can be directly attributed to the fact that adequate design specifications and/or open source drivers were not made available for the components of this laptop.
I thought I was getting a bargain with all the trinkets and features that came with the player. I had to download a new version of Windows Media, that did not work. I did all the upgrading and followed all the instructions and still got no results at all. I should have read the reviews before purchasing. I hope RCA gets annihilated.
Like many people, I had no problems with this DVD player and would have given it a positive review up until today. However, approximately 15 months after purchase, it died. There was no warning. Now, a red light flashes and I get a high pitched sound; nothing works. I had to dismantle the unit to extract the DVD that was inside.From reading reviews this is far from an isolated case. Mine actually lasted longer than many others.If you do purchase this product, be aware that it probably will not last much longer than a year.
I bought this telescope for my son as a starter telescope. The price was quite reasonable and it seems like a reasonable telescope. Well, appearances are not all that they seem to be. We put it together, which was quite simple, and noticed a couple of things right away. The instructions are reasonably clear and assembly was quite easy. The tripod is a bit wobbly if you don't tighten everything up and the rotary base of the telescope has a bit too much slack. That makes aiming a bit tricky. The finder scope pretty useless. The finder base has two elongated holes in it for the mounting and is always getting knocked out of alignment. It also feels really cheap, especially since the plastic base used to mount it to the telescope is hollow underneath and can't really be tightened adequately without breaking it. Still, what do you expect from a telescope that cost under $100.There are also some shortcomings in the hardware. The biggest problem is the elevation adjustment screw. The screw started to gall after only three uses. Fortunately I had some very high tech (and high cost) teflon grease (it's called Krytox and it's $35 for two ounces)that pretty much stopped the galling. Also, there is excess slack in the rotary base that fits into the tripod. If you tighten it enough to pull out most of the slack, you can't turn it. Not a good start.The big disappointment was looking at the stars and moon. After setting it up and aligning the finder scope, the stars were horizontal smears and the moon was fuzzy: lunar features were indistinct. Checking into it, I found tat the collimation was completely off. The secondary reflector was far out of position and the main mirror was adjusted to compensate for the problems with the secondary mirror. After about 3 hours of fidgeting with the secondary mirror, taking the main mirror off twice and putting crossed strings on the end of the main tube to aim the secondary mirrors, and purchasing a laser collimator, the telescope is now pretty clear. Distant stars look like points of light and not smears and details are now in focus on the moon. We haven't tried much else yet, but a starter telescope should have reasonably clear images so that a neophyte doesn't get discouraged right away by poor image quality. I expect to spend another $100 or more on optics to get some standard screw-on filters and eyepieces that will accept standard filters instead of the "it-fits-Celestron-only" variety that Celestron sells. In retrospect, I would look for a somewhat better quality telescope rather than spend my way up to what I should have bought in the first place.
I was excited to get a good deal on this printer through Amazon with my rebate. As a photo printer, I noticed that the colors were yellowish. I used it for scanning photos (which worked very well) and printing documents. It was fast with documents for a while, but right after I put in the second set of cartridges - and we all know how expensive those are - the take up reel quit. And that was it. So now I'm stuck with a huge, broken printer and a full set of cartridges. I know printers are kind of expected to be disposable these days, but this was ridiculous.I have an older HP PSC 2355 that I use for my digital scrapbook pages. I have literally printed several hundred full color borderless color pages on this thing. The prints are beautiful - colors gorgeous - and I have probably run 10 sets of cartridges through it. It's still going strong.I am highly disappointed in this Canon. Will never buy one again.
I should have listened to the reviewer in EW who gave this book a &quot;D&quot; rating. But who cares what EW thinks about books, right? Wrong. It was a much more honest appraisal than that which appeared in the recent Sunday New York Times, or even in The New Yorker for that matter. Those intellectual reviewers seemed to tip the glaring fact that The Little Friend is supremely dull. Were they afraid to state the obvious? EW was forthright. Next time I will know to take them more seriously! By the way, &quot;D&quot; is for dull.
The router and Ethernet switch functionality is fine, but the wireless is absolutely godawful.From the get-go the DHCP server has been very finicky about giving out IP addresses to wireless devices. Sometimes my laptop and my PS3 can get on the network just fine, other times I have to reset the router.The signal strength has been so-so, although recently it seems to have degraded significantly. My PS3 is about 15 feet away from the router, and until a couple of days ago I could get decent throughput over wireless.However, now it's to the point where I have to connect my PS3 to the router via Ethernet, as the wireless is practically unusable. Just pinging the router from my laptop at the same distance as the PS3 shows a 27% packet drop rate - unbelievable.Needless to say, I'm buying another router, and it's not going to be a D-Link.
I bought these based on all the good reviews here. I am a pretty serious runner and gym rat. I had been a loyal fan of my nice cheap Phillips headphones and was super disappointed when not one, but two pairs of replacements turned out to be defective (they had what sounded like little bits of plastic shaking around in the earpieces). So I got these and really cannot understand how anyone could recommend them. They were double the price of the Phillips with about half the quality. The sound is terrible, fuzzy--maybe okay for music but if you want to listen to podcasts or audiobooks the sound is muffled and you really need to up the volume to an uncomfortable level in order to hear all the words. They dont really fit well around your neck--constantly drooping--and as others here attest, they look ridiculous. The worst thing about them however, in my opinion, are the little bits of thick foam above the earpieces as well as the foamy earpieces themselves--they basically absorb sweat and after 3 or 4 six or seven mile runs they smell like the bathroom at the Port Authority bus station. Gross. The Phillips headphones are also foamy-- maybe they've got some kind of anti-bacterial coating or maybe the foam isnt as thick and they dry better--but they have never gotten this funky, even after a year of use. I finally got a good pair of Phillips and have tossed the Koss. They are awful.
I purchased these to replace my old Advent wireless headphones, but these had poor quality sound, lots of hiss that could not be tuned out, and the signal reception was very bad, even within the same room. They were returned.
I owned a pair of the Sony MDR7506 for nearly 10 years, mainly using to monitor backing tracks while recording in my home studio. They lived an easy life as I only recorded a few projects annually, basically getting intense use for a couple weeks then sitting idle for months. I prefer mixing with monitors but it's important to check the final mix over headphones with a flat frequency response and uncolored sound, and these Sony 'phones are just the ticket for that. However, that flat frequency response and uncolored sound makes them less desirable for general listening and found them fatiguing and slightly bright in the upper midrange. Speaking of fatiguing, the ear cups really bite into my ears and made them uncomfortable for long tracking sessions.The coiled cord is a PITA and I wish it was replaceable. Within a year I moved onto a pair of Sennheiser HD580 for tracking, a far more comfy fit and much smoother sound, and only used the Sony for final mix checks.After two years of light use, the plastic on ear cups began flaking off, leaving black crumbs on my ears and hair. Of course these are replaceable so I drove over to Sony Hawaii and bought a new pair for $15 and all was well for a couple more years and the same thing happened again. So I quit using them and the 'phones sat in their case for a couple more years while my Sennheiser HD580 chugged along with tracking duties. Today I pulled the Sonys out of the protective bag and found the coiled cord breaking down into a sticky plastic goo. Now I've seen this problem with cheap plastics before but never on any of zillion cables and dozen or so headphones. I must say the plastics used to make the Sony MDR7506 are of poor quality and, with light use, began failing within two years.
This product is terrible. The controls are extremely slow to respond. After you turn it on there is time to mix a cocktail and come back before it actually shows signs of life. I have had this player for five months and now it will not work at all.
I am very disappointed. It is unbelievable that the software is not compatible with Mac. When I bought it I didn't even think that could happen, most of the musicians I know have a Mac. What were they thinking?
The "Tilt-Wheel" technology does not function with AutoCADprograms. It will give you nothing but problems. Also like oneof the previous reviews stated. The Left pick wears out in amatter of 4-6 months! You'll start to notice that you have topick things 2, 3 or 4 times to activate. Some good points are:The shape is nice. Moves well, very fluid. The wheel rollssmooth, better than most mice devices. If you don't useAutoCAD it will be fine until the "Left Pick" starts to go.
If you though this would be the easy PnP camara... naaaaa! Bad drivers, and the Awful thing is: The USB Cable, if you lose it, you're busted. Why does a company needs to come up with a Non-Standar Cable, why? for What? to get money from you when buying the replacement? that's stupid.Power consumption... another flaw, just a couple of pictures and you're off, total discharge of 4, yes four AA batteries.The rest is acceptable, like any other camera of its generation.
We got the remote and it does not work with a lot of products like BoseAlso it gives tremedous problemsand most of all the customer service is extremely poorbe ready to throw the product in garbage should you need customer service if you do not trust so much of negative just call the monster remote support no at 877 800 8989 ND HIT OPTION 1 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND 8 FOR REMOTESEE WHEN YOU GET SUPPORT 2 HOURS WAITING AND IF THEY TRANSFER YOU TO LEVEL2 IN CANADA EITHER CLOSED OR THEY WORK ON EASTERN TIME AND LEVEL 1 IS PACIFIC TIME SO ENJOY THE MUSICTREMENDOUS PROBLEMS
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.
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!
I thought that I couldn't go wrong with 12 megapixles at such a low price.I was wrong,like other people,I can't get this thing to focus after 20 ft or so feet. the image stableization does not work!and the video is not smooth.The flash is too weak.The c875 takes better pictures.I'm going to return it and spend a little more and get the canon g9.
This item was purchased as a gift for my daughter and sent directly to her. Unfortuntely I can not speak to the quality of the product. The box arrived unsealed and the product "blacked out" periodically when playing a video. My daughter returned it to the vendor after much haggling about shipping, and so far we have heard nothing back.
After spending over 4 hours with tech support that does not speak English, it was determined the unit I bought was defective. Received another unit from Amazon. I also bought a Linksys router so that equipment would be the same hoping to simply installation. Still no luck. Followed the instructions manual to the letter and could not get the bridge to work. I refuse to call the tech support again.
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 EAR PHONES ARE USELESS. THEY DO NOT FIT PROPERLY AND ONE ALREADY DOES NOT WORK... THIS IS MY FIRST BAD ITEM ON AMAZON
This item suited my needs perfectly....a single USB port with a weighted base which I'd planned to sit right next to my keyboard. My sole intent was to have quick access to connecting a USB thumb/flash drive. I received it quickly from Amazon and hooked it up only to find that I COULD NOT PLUG ONE SINGLE USB DEVICE INTO IT. It's not that the unit was malunctioning,..it just would not PHYSICALLY accept/fit a USB male connector of any kind! I returned it for a replacement (Amazon was quick and efficient as always) and the 2nd unit had the EXACT same problem! Nothing would fit! Not my USB drive, not a USB cable, not a USB camera connector.....NOTHING. It is obviously a serious manufacturing problem. I did a web search and numerous sites have reviews from people who have purchased this device and had identical issues (some have even BROKEN their USB thumb drives trying to insert INTO or extract FROM this unit). If Cables Unlimited corrects this manufacturing/design issue I will repurchase this device in a heartbeat. Until then...you have been warned. Cheers.
I purchased the DUB-H7 from a local electronics store and found that it installed easily and rapidly on my Gateway laptop running Windows 7. I was also able to load all 7 slots (5 USB memory sticks and 2 external notebook hard drives) successfully. It recognized and powered them all with no problem, so I have a hard time believing that the local power supply is powering only the LEDs and not the USB ports themselves. My computer showed all of the devices attached and I could see and load files from each of them.I did, however, have a serious problem and that is the reason for the title of this post. When I first connected the hub to my laptop I followed the D-Link instructions by first applying power to the hub and then connecting it to a USB port on my computer. It immediately recognized it and installed it. I then loaded up the ports with memory devices while verifying that they showed up on the Windows Explorer list. This worked all the way up to the full complement of 7 devices as stated above.With the computer still on I turned off power to the hub and after a few seconds reapplied power via the power strip switch. Everything came back up OK except that the two external hard drives were not recognized. By unplugging and replugging their USB connectors each of them was successfully recognized. After that I powered down all the USB connected devices via the power strip OFF switch and powered the computer down in the normal way. Everything was off overnight. The next morning I first powered up all the USB devices and then booted the computer. This meant that the computer was booting into an already powered hub. The computer entered its BIOS POST but never completed it. I got a completely blank screen except for a "DOS" type cursor in the upper left corner.Several hours of recovery efforts have been unsuccessful, including reloading all the BIOS defaults. It looks very much like something on the motherboard was wiped out by the 5-volt feedback from the hub as the computer was booting up. Thus I am posting this Caution in the interest of possibly helping someone else avoid the same fate. At this point I don't know if the cause of the anomaly lies with the hub or the computer. That is why I downrated the device to 4. There was no warning in the instructions about making sure the computer was booted up before powering the hub. My computer is brand new and looks like it will have to be sent back to the factory for repair so I would advise others not to boot into a powered hub.Addendum 1/15/2012: (Note: Rating changed from 4 stars to 1 star)After the above post I took my laptop back to where I bought it and, after troubleshooting, they replaced the motherboard. Fortunately it was still under warranty. After that I was very careful about how I used the DUB-H7, but still experienced the situation described above again and that also resulted in replacing the motherboard. So this device has been implicated in killing two motherboards. After that I discontinued using it. I still don't know for sure whether to blame the computer or the DUB-H7, but I would recommend others NOT buying this device. A better choice would be a USB extender that uses a fiber optic connection. That way there is no possibility of the extender presenting an excessive electrical load to the computer.Incidentally, I subsequently tried a "TruLink Wireless USB Extender (29578/29576)" and that didn't work reliably either with Windows 7. LifeWorks Technology Group told me they have no plans to rewrite the firmware to be compatible with W7. For the last year and a half I have just worked around not having extended USB capability.
This is my second Brother HL-5240, the first started screaming when I tried to print and then just stopped. Not working at all, I called a local repair shop who took it back, replaced the drum, and about every other working part, and it still was the same, screaming.They said I had to call for a replacement myself, which I did, and then they proceeded to make me go through a bunch of diagnostics which was a waste since the repair place already had done all that, plus so had I in trying to figure out if I could repair on my own. Very bad service. Finally they agreed it was a wreak and sent a replacement.Now this replacement made the same scream the first time I set it up and printed, but that thankfully stopped.I've owned Brothers in the past and they cause a power surge when you first send the print job occasionally bringing down the circuit breakers. I have to be so careful every time I print I'm praying to the power Gods just to let me have one page print without mishap.The duplexing works, usually, but when it doesn't in creates quite the mess of crumpled paper. No rhyme or reason as to why it works sometimes but not always. The sliders for envelopes is very flimsy and I doubt it would hold up in a real office situation where you needed to print envelopes often.Now this barely three month old machine has starting leaving a trail of extra dots on the page, a symptom of needing a new drum. All attempts at cleaning have not helped. Far to little service from this far too expensive to run printer.
Not since reading Anne Rice's the -Witching Hour- have I been so angry to come the closing pages of a book. While Donna Tartt won my heart with her fan-freaking-tastic novel -The Secret History- -- which remains one of my favorites -- -The Little Friend- lacks any sort of satisfying closure. Please don't tell me that was "the point." If I wanted lack of closure I wouldn't read novels. Although I remained hopeful to the very end of page 624 that Tartt would use her considerable skills to tie up what could have been a compelling story, I ended up closing the book in disgust. Snakes are creepy; so are rednecks; but all the creepy and winding description in the world does nothing if it goes nowhere, which is where it went for this reader. Here's hoping her third novel respects the reader's need for a structured and tied-together plot.
I bought these and returned them in 1 day. These earphones are quite possibly the worst ones out there! If you buy these in a store, make sure to keep the receipt.What's wrong with them?1) DOESN'T FIT! The part that you put into your ear is a huge yellowish cylindrical piece, and just won't fit in any size ear. Even free headphones fit better than these.2) Low volume: even with the volume on my mp3 player turned all the way up, the headphones couldn't compete next to a running car.3) foam padding doesn't stay on: since that part you put into your ear is so huge, the pads over the part immediately came off after I took it out of the box.The only good thing I got for 5 bucks was the headphone case. It looks pretty good and works well with my new Sony headphones.I say don't waste your money on this product - there are many better alternatives:For 5 dollars more Koss makes "The Plug" which is FAR better than these! 3 bucks more will get you the Sony MDR-E818 which I am using right now.Bottom line: Do not get these. They belong in the trash.
The signal doesn't transmit vary far and only when there's a fully-charged battery in it. I dumping it and looking for another wireless notebook mouse.
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.
this is the worst product i have ever owned forget just stereo equiptment. I have never owned an item that worked so poorly from the day that it was bought. i bought it last saturday and will be returning it on friday. it never woked correctly. listen to these reviews. it doesn't recognize cdr's and many times does not recognize regular - store bought cd's. it looks cool and sounds good when it works, but it never works.
I bought this DVD/VCR combo so that I could play DVD, VCD etc. multi format as well as PAL tapes from UK. However, I found out now from Philips Tech Support that it does not play some compact DVD as well as VCD. Their website states that it plays it all in region 1 but now I found out it does not. Hence, I have to return it to Philips and find out if it is a problem with the unit or not. I could play these on my neighbors Panasonic DVD. It is a bummer.HB DVD reveiwer
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!
My friend and I bought the 880 about 2 years ago and about few months into it, we've been having constant issue with the software. Either the TV or the receiver wouldn't go to the correct mode when turning on or switching mode. Every time you redownload the programming back to your controller or fiddle with the program, the behavior is different (still wrong). Now every single time I turn my equipment on, I have to press help press another 5-6 buttons before it'll switch my stuff to the right mode. Posted my problem on Logitech forum and nobody was able to answer why. I'm very tech savvy, doing IT for a big corporation so I know what I was doing when setting up the program. It's the stupid remote that wouldn't do that it was told
This item is a joke! It does not work with ALL Midland weather radios so beware. I hooked up mine and it is a waste of money. Maybe I did not know what I was expecting. I think the cord needs to be longer and the mount needs to have more options besides a one-time sticky pad. It flashes as the alert is going off only! It would have been better if it remained flashing to remind you an alert has been put out.
Worked and sounded pretty good for a few months, then the sound became distorted and every bit of bass was missing. I am now shopping for a QUALITY replacement for them.-Very Disappointed in Koss
Worked okay a few times. it's a bit Flimsy, and buggered up my tapes! Yes, new tapes, and a fine quality player... Take you stuff to a professional to have it converted, and get a new digital camera!
it does not work as advertised. Voltage output is not 120V, I measure it with the volt meter it changes to 118V to 123V, just like my wall output,I purchase it here refurbished, I might have the defective one. Yours might going to work but mine doesn't and I am not going to give it a one more chance, I am returning it today.Follow up: 118v to 123v is probably not too bad for your devices. So I might returned a device that actually works. I remember I have seen even less voltages but I can't remember clearly. So research more, do not trust me.
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.
same complaint as most other people here....works when plugged in but not on battery power....I wish these reviews would have been here before christmas.
I bought a pair of these back in march 2006 and now its dec 2006, 9 months later the plastic sheath around the cord is ridgid and cracking around the ears and the bare wire is exposed. I expect earbuds to last more than 9 months when you're paying a premium. Luckily these carry a 2yr warranty. As soon as the new pair comes in, I'll be auctioning those and purchasing a another pair of buds that don't have the wire wrapping around the ear.
I bought an akai lcd tv about a year ago, it had a year warranty on it. The picture went out on it 2 days before the warranty went out. my wife e-mailed them, because that was the only way we knew how to get ahold of them, they never replied. My wife called the website where we bought the tv and got a number to call, when she called Akai(junk) they told her that the warranty was over. All though she explained that we have been trying to get ahold of them before the warranty went out, they still told her it had expired. If you buy this brand of tv your asking for trouble. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BRAND OF TV'S TO ANYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND!!!!!!!!!!Spend a little more money and get a GOOD tv. There customer service(if thats what you want to call it) is the worst i've ever seen. ****B-E-W-A-R-E-**** DO NOT BUY
I don't understand why, as I read all the positive reviews, but I bought a 2 pack of these cables and tried both cables. I hooked up me cable box to my new sony computer TV, HDMI inputs, got a great visual but NO AUDIO! If anyone knows why, please let me know. Very disappointed.HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
I purchsed this and returned it with a lot of headache. It was defective. nothing was working properly.should be out of the market and not in circulation. it's a waste of time for the customer.
I bought these speakers probably over 5 months ago. The sound was incredible for the price and everything was working smoothly. Unfortunetly, a week ago the speakers quit working. I took the piece apart and realized that the subwoofer was not recieving power from the power cord. I tried everything...from replacing the fuse to putting in new wires, Nothing Worked! I am not an expert electrician, but I know enough to fix and work on items that I own and I was completely blown away by the fact that something inside the internal power box fried. The speakers were plugged into an APC power unit so there is not a chance that the speakers could have recieved a power spike. I do not have an explanation, only that I will not be buying from Logitech anytime soon. Like I said, awesome speakers...but watch out and take care when considering purchasing these speakers.
I was excited about getting a better phone. I do all my work on the phone and depend on it for my livelihood. I used this phone for one day before sending it back. I could not get the volume loud enough and I got an annoying background hum. I do better with a cheap cordless from Radio Shack. Oh well...
I purchased these cans hoping the ney sayers were extreme audiophiles, and the praisers were average people. Turns out the ney sayers were average people like me. These Headphones have ZERO BASS, none. I love bass, I have had 15 + pairs of headphones, some of them $15-$20 dollars that have better bass. I thought maybe these might just have a nice clean sound un-poluted by heavy bass, I would rather have a pair of tweeters on my ears. They look so good though, I actually took a decent pair of headphones and put the speakers from those in the Skull Candies. Let me tell you, it's the design of the cup, they made the good speakers sound like dooky. So if you want somthing that looks great around your neck, like jewlery, get these. If you want good headphones, get a pair of sennheisers(SP?). They have affordable stuff that sounds great.
I bought this to replace a different brand, and as a result ended up having to completely reconfigure my media library. Most network media players are 'UPNP', or universal plug 'n' play and rely on media server software located on a remote computer for library information. This unit finds any shared folders (Windows file system only) on your network, and indexes the one you choose. EVERYTHING in the one you choose that it's capable of playing. This includes any and every image file, sound file & movie clip, so you'll have to have a share folder dedicated to only the items you want this unit to find or go mad from the clutter of unwanted and unexpected files. When I first set this up I was seeing software tutorial videos, computer sound effects, and pictures I wasn't aware I had in the menu. A last annoyance - I have a collection of TV series, and this unit took all folders titled 'season 1' and indexed all contents of all folders with this name in one directory, necessitating the renaming of all folders to a unique name to keep them separate. C'mon, Netgear, would it be asking so much to want a browse function instead of a buggy automatic indexing function?
I received the product quickly as promised.But the cord does not seem to work. I assumed it would be a simple plug and play procedure. Yet the computers do not recognize the presence of another connected computer or even the cord.Could be a dud?
I cannot review the product (originally listed for $1,000.00 dollars more), because Crates Direct pulled a switcheroo and sent an inferior, cheaper model whose true price IS $1,199.99 and not the $2,999.99 they charged me but refuse to alter.If you order this one, don't expect to get it.
I was so excited when I got this camera (S230) delivered this afternoon. I charged up the battery for a couple of hours and put in the Compact Flash card. I snapped a total of three photos before this thing died on me, with an &quot;E18&quot; error message. I tried again after a short while, and it took a couple more photos. And that was it - the end. Now I can't do a thing with it. I researched this E18 message online, and apparently it's a common error with other models of Canon digital cameras (although none mentioned on this model - perhaps too new). Am I the only unlucky one? Did I get a lemon? BTW, this ruined my Thanksgiving photo-taking opportunities!
I am really cheesed off with buying these headphones, the sound quality is terrible and depending on which way you turn your head, the reception changes and it sounds like a radio which not tuned in properly. Normally I would not be bothered in writing a review, but this has been such a waste of money. Take my advice give these a miss.
I work in IT, and have used many of these from several companies. I used to recommend Sandisk, and we bought over 25 for our office last year. But I've had repeated data corruption problems with the Titanium Cruzer 4G. Saved Word documents were mysteriously corrupt the next time they were accessed. I'm using it on a brand new desktop and a 3 month old laptop, both in perfect condition, and the problem continued after reformatting the stick. I called Sandisk after it occurred a few times and got the typical run around. They finally said they'd replace it, conceding that they'd had some "bad batches". That was two weeks ago and I'm still waiting. They've lost a good customer.PS. Other experience: PNY cases break easily from regular use. I've had good luck with Kingston so far.
I ordered from this seller on the 17th of November for Christmas (2009). Not only did it not arrive BEFORE Christmas, it has yet to arrive to this date (20 Feb 2010). I've contacted customer service to be told it's somewhere in the Canadian shipping system. I don't want the item anymore (even-though it still hasn't arrived) however, you can only return an item 30 days after the purchase date (17 Nov 2009). I'll tell my other military counterparts and bloggers NOT to purchase from this company.
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.
The lens won't retract all the way nor will it focus properly. It also requires new batteries about every 40 pictures
I bought this machine at Target, because it was cheap.It worked fine for 6 months. Then it broke.Don't bother with this machine. It's terrible.
This combo unit seemed like a good buy - stylish, functional and reasonably priced. After six months of use - mostly for childrens videos, the playback quality deteriorated - even on brand new tapes, and after several cleanings. Now, a tape will not eject, and that malfunction has caused the entire unit to shut down. So, now I have a brand new tape stuck in the slot, my kids' favorite DVD is stuck in the other drive, and we have to take it in to retrieve our media. What a pain. Now I have read the reviews here, and I realize this product is lousy. Bad choice.
Endless Variety canceled the order with no explanation. I was counting on giving this as a present.
Looks and fits in camera well, but after full charging there is no power left after 3 days. So it doesn't hold the charge.
Purchase the item from Amazon, sold by Go-DPS, Inc. on Dec 11, 2011. Used for printing and copying documents for personal use. I would guess there were less than 500 pages of documents (no images) printed in total since I used this cartridge. Not close to the 2500 pages promised in the description. Paid about 1/4 of the price of the genuine product and got about that much value in return. I will go back the genuine cartridge to eliminate the hassle.
They said there were two cameras (that I paid for) in the box, but they only shipped one. When I called I was on hold for a half hour. I finally hung up. It was just $10, but be warned.
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.
The device couldn't be recognized by my computer. I tried changing the device USB mode as described by the great many people in various forums who have also run into this problem but it didn't work. (An all to common occurrence from the on-line comments.) I wonder if Archos is passing off reconditioned units as new via their Amazon sales.I'm waiting for the replacement from Amazon and will update the review if there is any difference.While waiting I decided to see what else was wrong with the first unit - only a couple "minor" things, it would not connect to any wireless networks and the battery didn't register an appreciable charge even after being connected to a charger for 24 hours.UPDATE - the second unit arrives. This one appears better. It was immediately recognized when connected via USB to a PC. The battery charged "better" but didn't register a full charge even after a day. The wireless was problematic... It wouldn't connect until I tried about 20 times. I guess we need to redefine the definition of insanity.What is bothersome is the inconsistency between the two units and the erratic nature of even the one that so far appears to work. One (hopefully) final problem is their customer service... there isn't any. I've been on the phone for about an hour listening to admittedly pleasant jazz, interspersed with the monotone recording others have mentioned saying how important my call is. Perhaps you'll have better luck with your questions and can give them a try at their published support number; 1-877-300-8879.What I have is fine for me... I only bought the thing to be a backup for CF cards while I'm in the field. If it happens to play music and videos that's a plus but then again, that's what an iPhone if for.My thanks to Amazon for exchanging the first piece of useless junk. I tried to upgrade the rating to two stars but that part seems locked in. Doesn't matter, only get this thing if it's on sale (again, thank you Amazon) and you don't need it to do too much.
My ipod lasted about 10 seconds as soon as I started swimming. I might as well have clipped the ipod to my suit without a holder at all. This was the worst piece of junk I have bought in quite sometime.
I bought a new Starmate 3 with the Vehicle kit, and loved the radio so decided to buy the Home kit for obvious reasons. The first time we used the home kit it was only producing sound in one speaker. So I bought a high end stereo Y adaptor to replace the one that came in the kit. The second time we used it, the mount still only produced sound to one speaker. So I wiggled the wire a little to see if I could get it to play stereo. But it would only switch from one to the other and then the power shut off on the radio. So I turned everything off, and turned the radio back on. I still was not getting stereo, and the radio was blinking on and off, so I tried playing with the power cord. Well guess what, it quit working all together. This radio that worked perfectly in our cars was now dead, and now I'm out the radio and the price for this load, and have paid Sirius for the subscription and don't know what I'm going to do about it yet.Maybe I just got unlucky, but I would wait for awhile to see if others have problems with this unit before I would buy one.
The rechargeable battery pack lasts an entire 10 minutes! And don't even attempt to find a company on-line to complain to, no such animal exists. Other than that, keep it plugged in all the time (could buy a regular DVD player for about 30 bucks if that was the point) Not mobile at all. Spend your money somewhere else
Extremely dissatisfied. Expected more than this product delivered. Experianced problems with freeze-up. Could not watch a complete movie, even with a wired connection.
The CD contains obsolete software, and the new versions of the software are downloadable for free, along with the manuals. At LEAST provide JUST the cable for a reasonable price.Also, while Palm does not officially support it, even though it is an option in the HotSync options, you may be able to get InfraRed linking to work.This is price gouging. Shame on you, Palm.
Disregard the product description where it says the car kit is included. It isn't. The kits will cost you 60.00 additional (not sold at amazon). You can't even plug in the GPS without the car kit, so its useless without it.If you think you can buy an aftermarket PDA holder, guess again, since the kit TomTom car kit is the only thing that will make this whole thing work.
This router was my 2nd router of 4 in a long history of using Belkin products. I trust their cables & adaptors, so I thought I could trust their wireless products. I was wrong. First off, the web interface doesn't work with Firefox properly, doing nothing when you click buttons, etc. The firmware update(which will never happen it seems) takes forever to tell you there's no new update. I recently switched back to this model after my netgear wireless router failed, and it just wouldn't work. The "connected" light wouldn't come on, nor could I even use a Cat5 connection. Just keep shopping around.
I've been using the CT-12 for over a year. It seemed like the perfect home office phone...portable; hands-free, allowing the user to type and talk; compact and comfortable. It's caller ID-ready, has good noise reduction and has a speed dial function and mute button. In addition, Plantronics has one of the best warranties I've ever experienced. I simply called when my first phone stopped working and they sent a new one within a couple of days, no hassle, no paperwork. So why only two stars?First, the belt clip is inadequate (especially for those of us who never wear belts.) The clip is too weak to clip to jeans, so I always have to wear a shirt with a pocket in order to have a place to put the phone. This is a serious flaw, as I discovered the clip's weakness only after the phone fell off my pants and onto the floor the first few times I tried it.Second, the number pad is frustratingly small. It is easy to misdial with keys the size of a pencil eraser.Third, and most important, the unit's phone jack seems to have a design flaw. I am on my second phone within one year and each one has, over several months, started crackling and cutting out. At first I thought it was the headset, since holding the cord a certain way would eliminate the crackling sound. On a hunch, I bought a new headset from another manufacturer, plugged it in, and immediately started getting the crackling noise. Now that my warranty has expired, I will not be buying a replacement phone, but looking for a new manufacturer altogether. A real pity, I loved this phone.
I went with this unit based on the Magellan name but have been very disappointed. The Magellan name doesn't mean what I tought it did. It worked fine for a week, then became very sporadic at holding a signal. Tech support had me ship the unit back for repair, and it was returned two weeks later with the same problem. That led to more calls to tech support with long waits on hold only to be told I had to ship the unit back again for repair. I'm hold again now as I write this. Bottom line is that I've owned this unit for nearly two months and have gotten maybe 8 hours of use out it. Save your money. Buy another brand. Or just get a map.
Although the Philips PH61300 Vhs-c Adapter seemed to be a capable replacement for our original Vhs-c adapter the actual results proved otherwise. After a couple of times loading the adapter into our Vhs system, the adapter became lodged/wedged in the system and will not eject. I will probably damage the Vhs system trying to remove the Adapter while also destroying the tape in the process. Not quite what I had envisioned.
I have had RCA learning universal remotes and given them as gifts,all to my satisfaction. THEN I got this one. It will NOT learn Motorola HD cable box, nor combine volume control on audio equipment with TV controls.Whereas my components are not in the factory library, there is snome behind the scenes tie-in that prevents mixing equipmet. My old Memorex CP8 (ca. 1988) does all this well.
I love my ipod mini and was heartbroken when it broke. Bought this one online and received it in the same broken condition. Contacted seller and she refunded my money promptly. Bought a ipod nano 3rd generation and it is even better than the mini.
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.
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.
They sent two speakers and the main unit in buble wrap. With nothing else. No power cord to plug in, no manual, no remote... just the three pieces. Call up twices already with no result. What a joke? Give them the order number and want an exchange and they want the serial number to check for warranty. This is the least I am expected of Philips.
I was going to use this item as a 2 into 1 setup with a DVR and Xbox360 going into my receiver. Did not work. I tried to use the unit as a simple pass through to see if it even worked. No good. I could get no signal to pass through. Complete Junk.....Cost of shipping item back to get a $3 refund made no sense. Item already sleeps with the fishes.......
Bought it, hooked it up, wow! Great! The commercials aren't blasting us out of our chairs anymore. After two or three days, I seem to be right back where I was before hooking this thing up. The HD channels are whisper quiet, the commercials blast out at 2 - 3 times normal volume. Obviously, this unit has quit working. As one poster said &amp;quot;Use a good power strip&amp;quot; - heck, this is hooked up to a UPS; surges weren't the problem. I'd say poor quality components and bad design.
Radius Technology DVDs ID as "OPTODISC" brand media. (That is, OPTODISC makes the discs for Radius). OPTODISC media are generally found to be lousy: poor compatibility with many burners and many "coaster" (unreadable) burns. Amazon has high quality RIDATA blanks for a little more money. I highly recommend you buy them instead. Save yourself a lot of headaches and (if you store anything of importance) heartbreak. There really *IS* a significant difference between very cheap DVD media (like these) and better DVD media (like the Ridata).
I should have spent the extra money and bought a Sony. On this Audiovox the picture on channel 4 skips. The speaker crackles. you get what you pay for
This card is not fully compatible with my Windows XP laptop. The card was recognized by my system and worked OK with low power USB items like my mouse, but even with the the card's power cord plugged in it wouldn't run my 80GB Western Digital Passport (external drive). It locked up my PC every time I tried to plug in the drive. So, if you use low power USB devices it may work OK. Anything more than that and this card will choke, even with the included power cord supplying extra power.
I purchased this camera for my very first snorkeling trip to the Bahamas, and I was very disappointed. It was an overcast day, and the pictures turned out with a greenish/bluish tint. There was very little color from the fish or coral. Also, the camera just stopped advancing after 15 shots although it said it had 27 shots available. After getting out of the water, it still wouldn't advance, and I was very worried that the few pictures I did take would not develop. However, they did develop, but the quality was poor. I purchased the camera from Best Deal Supply Items. It arrived on time before my trip. I realize the failure of the camera was not their fault, and a customer service rep called and offered a full refund. Thanks, Jo Ann
People on here even warned me, and I didn't listen. I needed a cord fast, and I didn't have much money.Well, it made my Blu-ray player start shorting out. We thought something was wrong with the machine itself. It would just stop playing the discs, and the screen would fill with static. Then it started happening when we were using the internet, not just playing discs. As soon as I replaced the cord, no more problems.
I purchased this battery grip on december 15 and one of the buttons did not work out of the box. The rubber grip is also not very well glued and constantly needs to be smoothed out. I was willing to live with this stuff because the price is good and I had read of similar complaints in the other reviews. But the one problem I didn't find out about until recently is that it misreads the battery levels and causes the camera to shut down while the batteries still have enough charge to operate it. It also disrupts the use of the other Auto Focus button on the camera while the grip is turned on. I have since purchased the canon part and the Quality difference is immense in favor of the BG-E3.
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!
This drive has been intermittent from day one. Works for a while, then freezes Windows XP. Tried changing USB cables. Tried it on different computers. It is just plain garbage. Would not reccomend under any circumstances. Very unhappy customer.
I purchased this mouse about 2 years ago. After 9 months, the left mouse button stopped working. The only way to get it to work was press especially hard, and even then it didn't work. I went to Microsoft, and got another mouse sent to me for free after a week or so.Now on my second mouse, I'm having the same problems again. I'm waiting for my 3rd mouse to come in the mail. The design on this mouse is excellent, and I love the scroll wheel among other features. But because of the reliability concerns about the left mouse button (in especially short periods of time, too!), I would highly recommend NOT buying this mouse. Get a more reliable one and save yourself this hassle.
Not compatible with iphone headset. if you love your money and dont want to waste it , Stay away from it.
Product code and some comments are for 5.25 enclosure to support 3.5 inch HDD. Manual and product details indicate this is for 2.5 inch laptop HDDs.
I got this as a birhtday gift and, doh, it broke after just 3 days. Talked to Philip at J&amp;R and he says there's a lot of complains about iriver products. Seems they use cheap parts and have ZERO support. The other reviews here read like planted positive praises, so beware. I was a real-life user, not affiliated with any electronics company, so take my advice, do not buy iriver. Many owners find out the hard way. Now Evolution is another no-name brand, but better.
It's a stylish drive, but form won out over function.Within months, this drive cannot be recognized by any PCs. The light comes on and it starts grinding away (very noisily), but that's it. Very dissapointing.
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+
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.
Well the box on the range expander says it works with the WRT54G. (It is only when you open the box that you find a little card that tells you which firmware versions it works with.) Well, it didn't work right out of the box for me. I have a WRT54G that had V2.0 of the firmware, so I had to upgrade that to 3.X. Then I had to update the firmware of the brand new WRE54G Range Expander that I just bought!I cannot image a non-technical person figuring out what s/he needs to do to get things working, and then actually doing it. Cost me at least 2 hours of my time, and only then after I had spent almost an hour hitting reset and auto configure buttons that the directions talk about. Thank gawd I found all these reviews on this website giving me a good idea of what I needed to do.To summarize: Upgrade the firmware of your Linksys WRT54G router. Then upgrade the firmware of your Linksys WRE54G range expander. All the reset button stuff and Auto configuration button stuff did nothing for me. In fact, after I upgraded the firmware on the range expander, both lights on it turned blue without me touching any of the buttons.It is shameful that a product like this is sold without a large warning label on it telling non-techies that they should beware. That, or they should sell the router and the range expander together in one box and guarantee that they are set up to work together.
Its not simple and couldnt get the sound only noise tried every posiible channel and always noise never sound .
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.
Very disapointing. I had to call Linksys to find out the product is not compatible with Windows 7. Linksys stated that they have no plan to write Windows 7 drivers in the future.Newegg was good about the return, no problem !!
Great little camera...for a year. We bought this for our kids to use, but ended up using it ourselves. We liked the compact size, that it was all-weather and it took decent pictures. We stopped using our better, larger camera...until we started experiencing the dreaded slider issue. Just after the warranty ended the camera started turning off at random -- we discovered that any little bump or nudge to the slide cover will shut the camera off. And it's nearly impossible to hold the camera without touching the slider. We were quoted a price of $89. + tax + shipping for an authorized Olympus repair, but we'll probably opt to purchase a new camera without the slide cover.
I bought this alarm clock primarily for the cd player/alarm clock combo. The cd player has very poor sound quality. I wasn't expecting Bose quality, but the sound is muffled and the volume is difficult to adjust to an acceptable setting. The buttons on top that are used to identify the radio stations have kitschy stickers that are very difficult to apply. You must also remove the top of the clock to lock/unlock the alarm settings, and the top is very difficult to fit in place after removal (aligning the buttons and keeping them from falling off while you place the top back on is a nightmare).I would pass on this one and find another combination cd/alarm clock if that is what you are looking for.
This scanner is an incredible piece of equipment. Unfortunately, it stopped working after around a year. It just started clicking, making noises, and flashing a red light... They make clear that "Epson is not responsible for any repair cost on units that are out of their warranty period." Regardless, this was a hardware failure after around 14 months of intermittent use.Epson's customer service is all based in the Philippines. The only time you speak with anyone in the U.S. is when you speak with customer relations.My company had purchased an extended service warranty, which is not an equipment replacement, it is simply a warranty that allows you take your scanner into an "Epson service center" for them to repair. Our offices are based in NYC and Epson only had three locations that were "certified Epson service centers". One was in Brooklyn, 8 miles away, the 2nd was in West Babylon, NY, 33 miles away and their final suggestions was in Weymouth, MA, 187 miles away. The cost alone, in man hours on the phone, and shipping equaled half the cost of a new scanner. And sending it to the repair center did not guarantee its repair.We spent $30 to send our scanner to Brooklyn. The owners of the facility were uncooperative, rude, sexist, and refused to do work on our scanner until they received a retainer for $35. We requested an invoice from them, and they refused. It took days to get this handled. Meanwhile, they only test scanners on PC's with Microsoft based OS. Had Epson communicated with the service center, they would have know I work on a MAC. So if you are in the NY area, stay away from ARON and DAVID at TOTAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS INC. 6202 17TH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11204(718) 331-3545... They should be stricken from the list as service reps.In trying to deal with this further, I brought the matter to Epson again. I had two dropped calls with no return call. I finally spoke with a person in California in customer relations. The conditions regarding the service center in Brooklyn and the preverbal stalemate with Epson themselves leaves the customer with no option but to buy a new unit or find another company to purchase from.I will never buy another Epson product again. And I encourage you to do the same.
DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER! Its crap I had mine for three weeks THREE WEEKS and now its dead.
The film that I purchased was to take pictures of my daughter at a pageant. Much to my surprise, when I had the film developed and picked up, there were no visible pictures! They were all smeared messes or so distourted that you couldn't make out who the person was! Not really the results I wanted!! I have two cameras, a digital and my pentax. I always use my pentax when I want a good clean shot but was very disappointed! I had a roll of my own film I used that turned out great, but liked I said the film I used that i purchased here, NOT AT ALL!! Will not buy again! Sorry!
As others have pointed out, the WAN side of this linksys box constantly crashes.If you do not host servers inside the firewall and don't need VPN, then this works OK. But there are products that can do what you need for half the price.If you host servers, be ready for constant disconnects: this linksys is a time wasting piece of junk.In addition to constant WAN crashes, you'll also have to deal with documented bugs that linksys refuses to fix.
The battery I purchased does not hold very much charge. It lasts about 25% of the time for the "Canon" brand battery. It could be that I got unlucky, but I suspect that it just is a cheaply made battery with bad manufacturing tolerances.ps: I do analysis of energy efficiency for consumer goods for a living, and have thought a lot about batteries.
As the mother of a toddler, spending what little free time I have reading a good book is definitely a luxury. After careful selection and much anticipation, though, this book was nothing but a huge disappointment and a major waste of time! It started out fine enough...suspenseful and quite interesting. However, it didn't take long before I forgot all about the murdered brother entirely, and found myself lost in the monotonous details of completely insignificant things (why DO we need to know the entire history of one cup?). Oh, and the end? Forget it! I found myself flipping the pages, certain that there had to be something else that I missed. Was it too &quot;deep&quot; for me? Did I somehow miss the meaning entirely? I doubt it. I honestly think Ms. Tartt simply bored herself into some kind of writer's block and decided to call it done. Ridiculous!
I previously had an epson printer, and it was decent. I had issues with print heads clogging constantly, but I figured if that was the worst of my problems, then big deal. Finally, I decided it was time to upgrade, so I picked up this one.From Day 1, I have had NOTHING but problems and headaches with this printer. As everyone above says, it sucks up Ink like I have never seen. I've only had the printer for maybe 6 months, and I print out mostly word documents every couple weeks, and I have had to buy all of the ink colors 3 times. I don't think I've used the color ink yet, but even if you only want to print black and white, if your printer is out of Cyan, it refuses to print. As others have said, the Ink seems to just evaporate. I bought a full set of ink, printed out 2 black and white word documents, and the next thing I needed to print was another black and white word document 4 weeks later, and all the yellow was gone.I'm about 2 days from throwing this printer out, and picking up ANYTHING else. I wouldn't recommend this printer to anyone unless you are someone who finds pleasure in buying ink every 4 weeks whether you've been using your printer or not.I've also had problems with the scanner not working since day 1, and Epson refuses to help me out on that one, even though it's under warranty.
poor picture quality and bad motion blurring. after 10 days start making noise (huming).SO I had to return this TV after 2 WEEK
The case looks exactly as in the pictures above, and the camera fits perfectly in it. However, the case is hardly a protection, it's not to be considered as more than a carrying bag. The velcro that keeps it closed is quite easy to open so I've dropped the case a few times while walking outdoors. Fortunately the case is designed to use the straps on the camera for carrying it around, so my camera stays with me in any event.There is a little strap on the case, supposedly to attach the case to the camera or to the straps, but it opens too easily, so it can't be trusted at all (the strap almost opens by the very weight of the case, which is not much).There is also a small pocket in the back, providing barely room enough for a set of replacement batteries (4 AA batteries) and the USB cable. Again, the velcro on it is too easy to open, even more after placing the batteries and the cable inside the pocket.Definitely, this is not designed as a practical solution. Just enough to protect the camera from dust and some scratches.If you value your equipment and want to protect it from more than the wind and the sun, while not being worried of losing the case around -or its contents, DON'T buy this one. Spend some more money and get a decent carrying case. I will.
It "worked" for little more than a year, but never satisfactorily. The sound was always tinny & the machine was overly sensitive to flaws & scratches in the DVD, often freezing up (usually at climactic moments in the film), which required me to transfer the DVD to my computer or home player, where it worked fine. Also, whenever I used the controls to rewind, fast forward, pause, etc. I knew I would soon pay the price of the film freezing up. So it only worked with perfect DVD's & then only if you watched the film straight through. Then one fine night, without warning, the motor stopped spinning & that was THE END.
I bought this player and at first I was very pleased with my purchase. The sound was good, it was light, and the screen was nice and big, but...after a few more uses I found that the screen pixelated every time the scene it was playing was in the shade or dark. Also, I would put in a DVD (that I had played before and had been crystal clear) and it either wouldn't play at all or it was so pixelated I couldn't watch it. The player freezes whenever you least expect it and the remote is horribly designed. If you press the pause button twice it goes into step and then you have to search for the play button. All around, I returned it and I wish I had stayed with my old Coby, even if it was falling apart.
I'm beginning to wonder if I made a bad choice, in buying the Rino 530HCx radios. I purchased 3 of them so that my sons and I could keep track of each other's location, without having to talk and spook game. Well, when they work right, polling the other person is great, but they don't always update, even if you are not very far from each other! Sometimes this can be as close as 100 yards! Also, when someone transmits, sometimes it sounds like the other person is pushing on and off the transmit button. Again, distance doesn't seem to matter so it's not a matter of being out of range. We have also noticed that sometimes the map doesn't show that your location has changed, even though you have moved quite a distance. We found that by turning off the unit, and starting it back up again puts you in your correct location.I checked online at Garmin, and the operating system of the Rinos are up to date. Hopefully they are working on a fix for this problem!
After using it at work for a few hours, my hand began to hurt a bit. I have medium (men's) hands, but not sure if hand size matters. I think the high arch is the cause of the discomfort. Note that I also own the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse Blue, and it does NOT have the same problem - I can actually recommend that one.The mouse feels cheaper than other Logitech and Microsoft mice I've owned, but is certainly sturdy enough to last. Also, the scroll wheel is too loose making it easy to scroll accidentally while trying to only press the wheel (center) button. Most people probably won't care about that feature (I happen to need the middle mouse button for my Unix applications at work).I've been using the mouse as a travel mouse and it does it's job. This mouse is still better than any non-optical mouse since I can use it on any surface (I don't need to carry around a mouse pad).
I used to use my mouse in my job, it was ok, the batteries lasted the first time around 4 months, but when another guy from the office bought a Microsoft Wireless Mouse Laser 6000 it started the nightmare, when he uses his mouse mine get frozen or works intermitently, I guess my mouse is not protected enough from interference, and it only happens with the other Microsoft mouse, another people in my office had a Logitech mouse and I did not have problems with mine.So take care, this mouse is ok for home, or in an isolated place, not for the office... unless you work alone.
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 bought this because we have 3 laptops all from Europe. However, the holes are too small in this adapter and none of the laptop prongs fit into the holes. It fits with the cell phone but that is all.
I bought a new laptop and wanted a new printer. This wone came highly recommended from the story. It worked great for three months (of course, the length of the warranty). It now only states &quot;paper jam&quot; and after hours of time on the phone and with the hints on the web, I am going out to buy a new printer - I would certainly not buy this one, again.
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.
I purchased this device thru Amazon. After 13 months of good service, the disk failed. LaCie service quotes: "Unfortunately, the drive is past its one-year warranty and we are unable to repair it. We do not perform out-of-warranty repairs. It is usuallymore cost effective to purchase a new unit."$500 for 13 months suggests questionable value.A company not offering out-of-service repair work is also concerning.
Personally, I had a bad experience with this product. Everything was great on the first day. The mouse was wonderfully ergonomic, the colour was awesome, it matched my mousepad and desktop beautifully. However, the second day, I noticed a few things that were contrary to what I expected. First of all, the mouse's range wasn't even nearly close to the advertised 6 feet. I found I couldn't use it beyond a maximum of 2 feet away from the receiver. This was when there was absolutely nothing between the mouse and the receiver. Never mind that, but I noticed that the left mouse button squeaked every time I pressed it. And this was on the second day after I bought it. I hadn't subjected the mouse to any impact whatsoever.Maybe this was just an isolated case, judging from all the reviews I read about it. However, due to my experience, I had no choice but to trade this model for a Logitech Wireless MouseMan Optical.
POor compatibility.Instructions on the leaflet are poor.Have not been able to set it up with my standard ATT 2 Wire modem. Have tried like a gazillion times.. more than 5 total hours spent.Looking to return it. I think it has compabitibility issues with non link sys stuff.
For what is supposed to be a world class receiver, I found the overall reception weak. Perhaps the problem is being located in a big city, with interference from buildings, jets, etc., but the Grundig people should really let the potential consumer know that the good reception best occurs when the user lives in a rural area. I find that when I take the radio to a remote area, the reception is excellent, but living where I do, I am frankly disappointed. The radio does have a nice design and overall &quot;feel&quot; but maybe is best for small town users and Europeans
Purchased my 1st digital RCA CC9373 camcorder for Christmas and payed extra for fast shipping. Got it just in time for Christmas. It was adorable, but cheaply designed. The battery life is very short and I was disappointed that it did not included a mini dv cassette given the price I paid. I bought a cassette, however, within 3-5 minutes of recording the picture on screen became blurred and then showed lines. I got a flashing error message &quot;HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED&quot;. I purchase a 2nd new (costly) cassette and still got the same message. VERY DISAPPOINTING! So much for recording Christmas! When I tried to play it, I continued receiving same error message. I called the 24-hour CUSTOMER SERVICE number &amp; THAT WAS A JOKE! I Placed over 15 phone calls and kept getting a recorded message saying try back later in addition to that, I submitted 5 e-mail messages to HSN, and still have not had a returned call. I ordered my camera through HSN and tried both 800 numbers..and still get the same recording. The actual mfgr. says I need to keep calling HSN. I will ship it back for a refund.
I used to love Microsoft's input devices - their mice, keyboards, and joysticks. Well, I already got one replacement on this mouse because of the buttons not working properly, and only about 8 months later, my replacement is dying as well. Wonder if they will send me another free replacement?I also recently got a Microsoft keyboard and one of the keys wouldn't work unless you hit it much harder than you needed to hit the other keys! I think maybe all of their quality has taken a nosedive since they moved their manufacturing to China. Stay away from all microsoft input devices, they are no longer quality.
I did read the reviews but some how overlooked the ones about the enter key being in the wrong place. This thing is unusable due to that major oversight. They put a backspace key to the left of the enter key where the enter key should be. There is already a backspace key on the keyboard. Plain stupid design.I ripped the backspace key out. That way at least I hit nothing and I have tactile senses to tell me "hey dummy, you bought that lame keyboard". Then I can move a bit to the right and hit enter. Really quashes productivity.I just might rip this thing apart and see if I can move the enter key to the right place. Whats there to lose? A crappy keyboard?
I bought the A75 for both of my sons. Both cameras go the E18 message and never worked again. The lens stays out and I can't get them back in.
When I first got this camera I thought it was a great camera because of its looks, size, and price. Then after trying to take pictures, I realized it was a piece of crap. It was missing a major part of a good camera- photo taking. The pictures it took were washed out by the flash and almost everything about the camera was bad quality. I tried everything to get a good picture out of it, but it never took one good picture indoors. I'm currently returning it and will never get another Oregon camera. I have two words for that camera "bad quality".
I use this keyboard for my Home Media Center. I needed a keyboard with a keypad so I bought a Logitech since I have very good experience with other devices. However this keyboard caused me more trouble than any other gadget I have had. First, the unit I first used had some sync problems, but Logitech exchanged me with another one. After using some time, it started with some battery issues, it does not charge anymore and the battery indicator does not surpasses 10%, so I have only 15 minutes of use before charging again. This time, Logitech support is not responding my questions, so I am very upset with their service.
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.
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.
having to replace all the (expensive) color ink cartridges to print black and white or do a nozzle cleaning is seriously ridiculous. add the fact that even if you *never* print in color the color ink runs out in a month or so and you've got a deal-breaker.look elsewhere.
mine died within a year -- it would periodically fail, restart, vanish, reappear, before finally grinding to a perminant death. i replaced it (about four months ago) the new one is chugging along but this is really the first time i've ever had a drive fail like that. gah.
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.
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!
I've had the camera for about 2-1/2 years. In all that time, it's always worked, always taken decent pictures. The controls are easy to use. Hooking it to a Mac with OS9 or OS/X was trivial.Why only 2 stars? The camera locks up too much. If you activate a menu or control, and push something else while that function is completing, the camera always locks up and restarts. This is extremely annoying on its face, but it also puts many menu setting, like the custome light exposure choices (i.e. +1, -1) back to their default state, so you have to start over setting them up.It also exhibits this lockup behavior when you DON'T activate controls in rapid succession. Many times I'll turn it on and just try to focus on something. The camera lens won't move, and the red focus-lock indicator in the viewfinder will never come on. Next thing I know, it's rebooted and I have to try again.I also have a CX6330 (the 3MP version), and it behaves in exactly the same way. This is clearly something that's a serious bug in the camera's firmware, but I see no firmware updates ever posted for this camera.It's also a battery hog, but that's pretty common for digital cameras. With rechargeable NiMH AA batteries, you can take about 40-50 pictures on a set of batteries, so definitely get rechargeables.Too bad. Other than the lock-up, it's been a nice camera.
This is an astonishingly bad product. I expected much more from Plantronics. Where do I begin? The ear piece constantly buzzes, which is very annoying. Setting up the product is difficult. The sound quality for the person you're calling is very poor. The buttons and switches for adjusting sound quality and voice amplification are confusing and difficult to physically manipulate. Do not buy.
Amazon said that these cases were available at Office Depot and CompUSA so I went there to try to save shipping charges. They didn't even know what I was talking about so I ordered through Amazon.I got them in one or two days but I must say I am very sorry I bought them. Can't even bear to look at them. They are flimsy and cheap and I really should just throw them away. I bought them to store zip disks. I even emailed the supplier and asked how many zip disks they would hold. The respondent said 20. No way. Don't order these-- just use a paper bag, you will be better off.
I hate giving bad reviews but the true meaning of "You get what you pay for" holds true in this case.I had purchased 2 sets of these and each of them had a bad light but I ended up with 1 good kit from both.The cost it would have been to replace wasn't worth my time so I had pitched the bad lights and moved on. I'll just make a mental note and look for something different if I need lighting in the future.
We have 2 Epson CX4600 printers in our office. They recently both needed new ink cartridges. After installing the new cartridges, we only got blank pages printed. We followed the instructions given to us from Epson, to run the cleaning cycles, and still nothing would print but blank pages.When we called Epson for technical assistance they told us that our printers were not under a warranty anymore. One was bought 9 months ago, and the other was bought 10 months ago, and Epson said they aren't under warranty, and the only way we might be able to have them fixed would be for us to Mail them to Epson and they would charge us $65 each, to look at them and tell us if they could find any problem with the printer.Because of their lack of warranty support for printers that were bought less than 10 months ago, we refuse to purchase Epson products ever again.
I don't know if anyone can even buy these anymore but unless you find this for $15 don't bother. I've had mine a little over year and a couple months ago CDs would randomly start skipping or the "stereo" would say there's no CD when there's a perfectly good undamaged CD in the thing. I'd have to get up and whack the thing on both sides simultaneously in order for it to recognize it and that only worked maybe half the time. And it happened more and more frequently as time went on. Now it's a guess whether or not it will actually play a CD. Plus the sound wasn't that great.I'm disappointed in this thing.
I recently received the Iomega HipZip MP3 player for my birthday. It worked for about 3 days, but then it would not eject my disk. I tried everything (tweezers, shaking it, delicately manipulating the disk), but nothing worked!However, the player does have some nice features. The volume gets really loud, so you won't have a problem hearing it. Also, the backlight display is nice, and so are the buttons.Bottom line, buy at your own risk...it may work fine, or it may die, like mine did.
Truly poor sound quality, inconvenient controls and low-end materials made this a regrettable choice.
these earbud works wonderful from the get go then start to malfunction. the good thing about it is that it has good bass and clarity. I guess 17 dollar worth for 6 months of daily use or maybe not. you decide!
This camera was a big disappointment. It is my first, and so far, only digital camera. My sister has a different brand camera and whenever we have family get-togethers, I have to have her email me the pictures or put them on a CD for me. I won't even bother to bring my own digital camera....the flash hardly ever goes off!!! I have tried different batteries...AA and rechargeable and it makes no difference. I am 100% sure the batteries are fully charged and the flash rarely goes off...even if I have it set to "Flash On"....And, like some other reviewers have said, the battery life does not last long and there is very little space on the camera itself for pictures. An SD card is a must, but I would not recommend this camera to my worst enemy. Sorry, but that has been my experience. On the few occasions that the flash actually DID go off, the pictures did come out great, though. Frustrating to use when you are about to take a great picture and NO flash. No fun.
I bought this printer to print photos, the quality was poor. The ink cartridges empty or dry up way too fast. It's on the big side. The scan, copy & print for text are fine.
I have personally been backing up my movies collection and burning them to discs as DVD data discs so I can save them as .avi files, allowing me to put like 5 movies on one disc. I have never had a problem with the first 50 discs I burned onto which were Sony and Maxell...I bought these discs thinking I could save a little money and instead I find out that the only thing that will read these discs now is my XBOX 360...My own computer can't even read these discs properly. It shows they have data on them but when I open the disc file it's empty...nothing...
Unfortunately, the product does not work well on Chrysler/Dodge antennas because that wrench fitting is in the middle of the wrench and the fenders slope, so you can't avoid scratching the fender with the outsides of the wrench.Overall, bad product design.
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 spent close to $300 at the time for this worthless, useless "Eagle Fish-no-Mark 320" junk.1. It won't work in temperatures over 95 Degs.2. Whenever a boat goes within 100 ft it goes nuts.3. It stops working all togeater for no reason.4. The print is to small to read on the display screen.5. It shows twigs as a fish.I use it to plug up the hole in my boat dash that I cut out to install it.I bought a $100 fish finder and it works better.
Just as few people before me I also got HSH5200 (much worse headphones) instead HS500. Target or Amazon refused to give any compensation.
I'm sure this product may function properly but the unit I received was damaged and non-functioning when I got it. Chose to get a refund over replacement. The return was simple and easy thus earning the two-star rating.
I have a hard time believing this book was written by the same person who wrote &quot;The Secret History&quot;. It took me nearly two weeks to drag through several tedious subplots to finally discover there is no ending. I agree with a previous reviewer, this book definitely needed the aid of an editor.
What's GOOD: Canon MultiPASS has the perfect design, is an awesome space saver, paper has never jammed, faxing is reliable, and is basically easy to use. What's BAD: Printing is very slow, copying is very slow, I spent about 3 hours on the phone with Canon Tech Support when first installed to work out some software bugs, now about six months later, for some reason when I click the print button it does not want to print. Sometimes I have to click the print button to print a basic MS Word document a dozen times before it decides to print.
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 wish there was this source of reviews when I bought mine, 33+ other people had the same problem - the Lenmar DLC4L does not hold a charge at all and is completely unusable. The seller at the time was the battery center, who conveniently doesn't answer email now. Unfortunately for me, Amazon is unwillingly the solve this problem since it is more than 90 days since the day of purchase (battery worked for a short period of time). What poor service. What a waste of money, especially the shipping.
I bought these years ago because of the great reviews. I noticed a fluctuating volume problem from day 1 with these things but chalked it up to the volume issues that so many have had with windows vista and 7. Disabling the communications auto attenuation did nothing to help nor did the other countless "fixes" I found with google. I had given up because the problem seemed very intermittent and not readily able to be reproduced. Today that all changed. I finally had enough and unplugged them from my pc. I plugged them into my phone and started up pandora. No issues for over an hour. My son came in and asked me a question so I turned the volume down using the control pod for the speakers. I left it low for a few minutes and guess what, the problem came back. I would have never suspected the speakers and should have googled it before. Apparently there is a defect with the potentiometers in the volume control module. I am going to be forced to replace them as I love the sound from these speakers, just hate the volume fluctuations.
Love the package, love all it comes with... hate that it doesn't work. I load a DVD and it just says "loading" and does nothing. So if you're buying it for a gift, then check it out first if it works. Then I called customer support number on the paper work it came with and they just said they couldn't help me. I have to figure out how to get a new one!
This product, and other in it's class, tend to imply they work with all printers when in fact they work with only a small set. Read the fine print and make sure your printer is supported!
My wife got me one of these for Christmas. I thought it would be decent for fast and easy rough backup of my old VHS tapes and TV shows. The first month it was OK. Made a few bad disks. Takes forever to startup and open tray. Operation could be simplified. OK, it's cheap. Picture quality not that great, but no worse than VHS. Constant humming sound when recording using its built-in TV tuner. OK, but it's cheap. I put up with all of these because I didn't expect much. Three months in, warranty gone, it started having difficulty reading its own disks. The longer you wait after recording, the worse its odds of reading it back. 4 months in, it started having difficulty even with store-bought DVDs, freezes even on its own menus, automatically skips ahead. Locks up when left alone. Tried installing firmware update and problems got worse. 5 months in and it lights up, but is as useful as a paperweight. Junk. Dirt cheap is pointless if it doesn't even poorly work.
The code was already used when I tried using it. I wasted over $18 on nothing. Very upset. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU WISH TO LOOSE MONEY
OK, bare with me here...I got a set of these with a purchase of a DELL computer in the fall of '03. The sub went bad in a matter of less than 3 months. The internal amp just died. Just all of a sudden up and died one day.Contacted Logitech and they sent me a whole new set without requiring me to send them back anything. (Probably would have cost more in the shipping than it was worth the effort to.)Starting about November or December of '04, I noticed a rattling noise coming out of the sub. Sounded like the speaker had come loose from its mount. Disconnected the sub and attempted to take the grill off and see for sure. No success. Couldn't get the grill off. Unscrewed the back panel to have a look inside. Again, no success. Some wiring holds the panel close to the case.Anyway, a little while later, I started noticing crackling sounds coming from my whole speaker system. Finally discovered that it was due to the sub. Because the sub started to cut out on me again, and when it did, the crackling would stop, but of course, I had no bass. Leaving me to believe that the internal amp was causing the crackling.The sub continued to cut out from time to time, and I could get it to kick back in by pounding on the side of the case with my closed fist. Talk about "getting this old bucket of bolts" going again. Ironically the thing has been working somewhat well for the past week or so, but as of today (5/19/05) it looks like it's finally cut out on me this time for good. So here I am looking for a replacement set.BTW, I will now have two complete sets of satellite speakers. If anybody needs a replacement. Let me know. We can work something out.EDIT: Forgot to explain the title of my review.I said that it's a terrible design for one main reason. There is no ventilation. It's an enclosed box. It also gets extremely hot, which leaves me to believe that the heat is what burns out the amp. Therefore, I'm leaning towards to the Z-5300e system which includes a sub that has a "blow hole" for just over $100.
Completely failed after 4 months of light usage as a primary back-up device. Luckly I have all the original data at my main computer. So I called the customer service for the replacement. To my suprise they refuse my request and asked me to download some free HD-recovery software from the internet and tried to fix it by myself. And they said the warranty covers REPAIR ONLY with one way shiping. He promised to email me the RMA # and then no response so far. Looks fancy but this is not reliable hard drive and I will never buy any product from the LaCie again.
... and buy a GPS instead. I agree with previous reviewer (Dave57), I WOULD NEVER BUY A SUUNTO AGAIN. Worst than Dave, I simply got caught in heavy rain during a hike and my Vector was full of water, couldn't even tell the time. I send it to Suunto Finland for repair and they say that it leaked from the housing and "kindly" offered a repair for 140 Euros.
While Corsair certainly has excellent customer service, the 16GB Flash Voyager cannot be relied upon. I've had it replaced twice, but and the 3rd one just went belly up just like the first two. The first time I lost a few files with no backups. Since then I have never relied on it at all, and well for it. I have a 1GB SanDisk Cruzer from 100 years ago that has been accidentally washed twice and still works; my (3rd) Flash Voyager has been treated with extreme care and just suddenly stops working. For the price it's fine for what it does, just always remember DO NOT rely upon it to keep anything at all--not even for a few minutes. There's no telling when it will just fail. I'm not even going to bother trying to get it replaced again. More trouble than it's worth.
This unit is difficult to program, and the buttons are hard to press. What may be the worst though is that battery life is very poor in the "alert" mode. The Midland units that run on AC power (with battery backup) are somewhat better, but still difficult to use.
I read about previous customers having problems with the phone interfering with their wireless routers and figured maybe I'd have better luck. After two separate attempts, both of which knocked both my husband and I off our network, I called Plantronics. Tech support said "yep, there's nothing that can be done" and I mentioned this was rather unfortunate. (I think it's silly that my 2.4 GHz Vtech house phone doesn't interfere, but the CT12 does.) I really liked the CT10 I've been using for years, but have been longing for some caller ID attached to my hip with the phone. Looks like after extensive research I'm going to end up with an expandable cordless set that is on the 5.8 GHz range in hopes of beating this "unfortunate" problem.Tech support @ Plantronics mentioned they have no plans in the near future to release a different spectrum of a phone, so it looks like for now, I'm S.O.L.Hope Plantronics soon understands many of their home users of the cordless headsets need to be near their wireless router when they are working and can't separate phone from computer time!
While the look of the system is stylish, and does offer the feature of being wall-mounted I found the operation less than satisfactory. It is very easy to assemble. I was shocked at how loud the motor sounds when opening and closing the disk covers. Though, initially I figured I might as well get use to that. One of my first issues was sorting through MP3 albums. I have several disks of MP3's that have many artists as well as sub albums for each artist. The display of the system would only tell me the name of the album once I started playing the songs, not the artist. On other systems you can see the name of the album before actually having to play the album, and once playing it displays the artist information/track information as well. Hence the menu options were not exactly "user friendly." When selecting the next album there was a sort of lapse where the system would play a second or two of the previous track, from the previous album which was a sort of disturbing sound. Followed by this was silence and then the first track of the selected album would play. I thought this was peculiar but could over look it. What I could not over look was the fact that it skipped way too easily on disks. (MP3 and CD disks alike). On one of my CD's, bought from a store even, skipped awfully on a certain track. This disk was not scratched badly and seemed to have played fine in the past. When I played the same song from the same album in my portable CD/MP3 player, it played perfectly! So in my humble opinion, if this system is about three times as expensive then it should also play so well.In troubleshooting I made sure the system was level and cleaned the laser heads to make sure it wasn't due to dust from shipping. The remote doesn't work at a distance of more than a few feet.Ultimately, I did return the system. Thankfully Amazon.com is good about issuing returns in a timely manner! Buyer beware, although you may like this system more than I did.
I put in on my canon EF 70-200, F4L.The blue-sky effect is very little if exist at all.I returned it.
I bought this camera from Target for my niece as a Christmas gift and was thoroughly embarassed by its lack of performance. It took lousy dark, blurry pictures. I originally thought the problem was the fact that the flash would not work, but when the flash finally decided to intermittently turn on (for no rhyme or reason), it obviously was not synched to the shutter in any way because the photos came out just as dark as when it wasn't on. The colors of the photos were all yellow and bright red regardless of the color of the object you took a picture of, and to claim that the resulting photos are 1.3MP is a joke. I have a 1.3MP Kodak bought 10 years ago that actually takes real usable photos and puts this piece of garbage to shame. It was returned to Target promptly. I'll spend a few extra dollars for a camera that she will be able to take pictures with. To sell this piece of junk as 1.3MP camera is a scam.
Although the description reads "for MP3 players," be aware that this will not work with some players, e.g. my Creative Zen V Plus. Apparently there is no such thing as a universal USB charger, since some manufacturers require their own proprietary circuitry. Also it would not charge my Motorola Razr, even though the voltage output was correct.
I just got mine delivered today and the clip doesn't even fit into my Dell Latitude D810 screen (the screen is about 3/4 inch thick). I must admit, it is a nice little webcam except that it needs a lot of light to operate. I have tried it for about 20 minutes with the webcam sitting on my desk and I could get good video image if I switched on all the lights in my room.Sad to say I have to return this unit!
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.
If this had not been a Christmas gift to my son, it would be returned this instant.To many reasons to list. SAVE YOUR MONEY
average mouse. not as comfortable as I thought. gliding felt funny comparing to regular cord optical mouse. kind of small for my palm to really use it effectively. when I have to do alot of clicking, I would go back to my regular mouse. been using for a month and still have a hard time getting use to the gliding. but definitely easy to plug in and get it to work.
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!!!
I would love to write you a review of my new Kodak C800 Advantix Camera which I purchased from Cambridgeworld on 6/9/07. However to date (7/13/07) I have still not received my product and so have no idea how good it is.I am getting very little help or answers from the seller so I am very frustrated and annoyed at this stage.I hope that is not an indication of the trouble I would have with the camera (IF AND) when it does arrive.
This is not the right cable. It is not as advertised. It is a generic cable, and it does not fit into the port of my Canon ZR80. Therefore: a waste.
What a pain to setup (and I work in IT), still trying after hours of effort. I will call the 800 number and see what happens.Will update tihs review if this thing ever works.
This is a waste of money... I delete images that look better than most taken with a Lensbaby. These affects can easily be duplicated in Photoshop.
Bought one in Compusa at only 10 bucks after rebate. Went back home and started installing software by following the instructions in the manual. The driver is not certified by MS and this is mentioned in the manual. That's fine, hit Continue Anyway and installation went on. At the end, I was asked to plug in the device. XP searched driver for this new device automatically and again I had to click Contniue Anyway. Then it reported a Code 10 error.Uninstalled the driver and reinstalled it. Still not work. Disable Ethernet card and tried. Same result. Called the technical support on Sunday and was helped by a lady. She instructed me to do the same steps that I have already done: uninstall, disable, restart, etc. She asked me to use the driver on their website instead of the one on the CD. I used the newest one on their website at the beginning, which has a time stamp of 11/2003 -- they have not released any update for more than a year.Finally she asked me to go back to the store and make an exchange. But no thanks, I did a return. Think $10 a wireless-G USB adapter a good price? I wish they could pay me $10 an hour to figure out how their crappy driver works.My case is not the only one that upsets Belkin customers. My friend bought the same thing on the same day -- for the same reason of course. She did make it through the driver installation step. But the Belkin Wireless Network Utility always froze while searching for an available network. After killed most processes this application still did not respond to a mouse click. Too bad that she couldn't use the device even though she did not get a driver problem.I gave her a ride to the store to return the product so she can at least save some gas. Like the guy said in the other post: buy this for someone you hate. hehe....
I ordered the STR-DGR1000 receiver to get rid of the clutter of cables connecting my system by upgrading to a receiver with HDMI switching capability. The Sony receiver has problems from the first day with locking onto the signal from my cable box and would cycle through its various video input sources every time I switched channels. Sometimes it would lock on and sometimes it would require a power cycle before it would lock back on but it took at least 5-6 seconds to lock back onto the video signal for each channel change. I ended up having to run component cables for the video and just using the HDMI input for audio which essentially defeated the purpose of buying the system.There were other problems too which included:Bad connection on audio input terminals - Left channel would drop out and require jiggling of input cables to get audio backCloogey interface - The GUI interface is a good idea but Sony certainly didn't put much energy into the interface for this system. The manual is written cryptically and there are not good directions on many of the settings or on how changing one setting may affect another. There is also minimal manual control over individual speaker level outputs. The system tended to overpower my center channel speaker and not have enough power out to the front and rear speakers and there was no apparent way to adjust the output after several hours of tinkering with the settings.I ended up sending this system back due to the multiple failures/inadequacies of the system. I know at $550 it's not a top of the line system but I would at least expect the basic functionality to work. Sony really put out a lemon with this one and I would recommend staying away from it...
Wish I could return it, it's still in its box. Tried to hook it up once, didn't like it and never used it.
It escaped my notice that the '1' means "Kindle [version] 1" as opposed to "[qty] 1 replacement cable". For inexplicable reasons, Amazon chose a different connector for power port between the version 1 and version 2 of the Kindle. So when I went to plug the cord into my version 2 Kindle, it didn't fit.
I have worked in Radio and occasional music mixing throughout the years. The classic AKG design was found everywhere- radio stations, studios, on location, at home. This model, (at least one of its variants) was a fine sounding, highly respected standard in the industry(ies). Evidently, those models were made in Austria.I was hoping the now much cheaper Chinese version was basically the same except for lower labor costs being passed on, and a couple fewer accessories in the box. Nothing could be further from the truth. These are not an exceptionally good value at $66.00, let alone the $160 suggested. I don't know if they skimped on the drivers, or what's different, but these are cold, analytical, no extension at either extreme, OK midrange, fair soundstage with some detail. But poor dynamic range. They are just no fun for work OR play. I'm baffled at the great reviews, UNLESS, like I'm thinking, this is a different animal then the model masquerading in the reviews starting sometime in 2011. If you notice, most of the fair to poor reviews were done in 2011 and later. That's when something changed. Look at the various Audio Technica, the cheaper Senns, Sonys,or Grados for under $100. ALL will beat these handily AND get your feet tapping. Use these maybe for shortwave radio?So- my best deduction- something happened on the way to China.....
I bought these because according to the specs they should have been pretty good. I have also had full size headphones from Sennheiser and they were amazing.These headphones sound very bright. Lot's of highs and mids. This is fine, but they are lacking in the bass department. Not only that, they do try to reproduce the bass but distort it. So when you turn the volume up a little and it's a bassy song, it sounds like you're listening to a bad recording.They do fit my ear fine, quite well actually, it obviously depends from person to person how they fit. Unfortunately this doesn't make the sound any better.All in all I'm disappointed and they will end up in a drawer somewhere. My search for a good sounding affordable in-ear-phone continues...
I have been trying to get ATI and Levono to fix a problem with the Thinkpad BIOS for 2 months. ATI has determined that the Thinkpad BIOS does not have enough "extra space".DO NOT BUY this if you have a Thinkpad T60p!!!From the ATI support: After further testing, it was determined that this issue is a result of a lock of option ROM apace that is reserved by the BIOS of the notebook and not a result of a problem in the video cards BIOS. The last conversation I had with IBM indicated that Levono needed to fix this (SOMEDAY). I have spent about $4000 to get a system that will support 4 video units, and have yet to be able to achieve that goal.
I bought this item brand new at circuit city and it began to skip/jam after it warmed up, about an hour or two into a movie. It is worthless, and not worth the 30 bucks I spent on it! Circuit City was awful because they refused to take it back, they said I had to go through the manufacturer but gave me no way to contact the manufacturer. My advice...stay away from both nexxtech AND Circuit City!
wear earphones when I work out. These earphones are terrible when I'm running or on the stairs-steppers.- These earphones keep falling off my ears. I tried to bend so they wrapped around the ears but that didn't help. It's worse when you start sweating...they slide easier and the hooks act like moment-arms which intensified the tugging force by the hanging wire --->> leading to them being tugged out of position. Bad design and styling. Perhaps, if the hooks are bendable and stay bent then they hug the ears better??? These are bendable but they go back to original shape and don't stay bent to fit your ears.- I tried earbuds of various sizes (shipped with earphones) -- found one size which fitted better but the earphones kept being tugged away from the ears/head.- The hook-shaped earphones act like fishing hooks which cause them get tangled easily and hard to un-tangle.- Sound quality was good when the ear buds are positioned properly...but that didn't last long....after a few minutes of running they get tugged out of position.- These earphones make you look like Spock with two pointy white ears. Not that cool! ;-)If your ears are exactly the same shape and size as these earphones then maybe they will stay on better?I will NOT buy this type of hook-shaped earphones again!!The next ones will be just the plain earbuds style so they can fit in the ears.
This product is an excellent concept. Now make it work! The ability to quickly record a message is great, but the molding is shoddy, and it doesnt close fully. The buttons are also rased, and some of my messages were deleted accidentally in my pocket as a result. So, do yourself a favor, and wait till they come out with somthing better b4 you buy it!
So how in the world do I tell if it'll be compatible? If you go to web sites that have you specify your brand, model series, and specific model, you can see that sometimes even different specific notebook models in the same brand and model series need different memory modules than another model in the same series. And definitely different brands and model series very often need different models.But if I go to the pny.com website, I can't look up things by the model number listed here.
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.
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 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 thought that Epson was pretty good in the beginning but it turned into a nightmare. I am experincing all the FUN cleaning and checking the nozzles/heads...still coming up with the same results...dark lines skipping across the page...funny how all this seemed to start after the warranty ran out...I thought my best friend was joking when she said that the customer service sucked...she tried to call for support...they wanted her to pay...then the support/contact is not toll free...and the WORST was that the help desk was not even in the country. Well I guess I gotta invest in a HP inkjet...didnt have as many problem with my first HP...so I think I'll go back to it. Step your game up EPSON.
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.
I wanted to connect my new music server to my network and wanted to avoid running wires under the house. I tried this Linksys Wireless G ethernet bridge to connect it wirelessly.After three hours on the phone with Linksys Tech Support, they concluded that my first unit was defective, so I returned it to Amazon and ordered a replacement.The second unit worked - I was able to establish a wireless connection. Unfortunately, the reliability of the connection was very poor. It only seemed to be working for a few minutes and I eventually returned it and had to run an ethernet cable instead.Fortunately, Amazon allowed me to return both units and provided a refund.It's a great product in theory; but its execution left me disappointed.
Could not get the liquid out, will not play in my car. Absolute waste of money! I should have returned it.
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 drive is fast, but extremely unreliable. I bought the original drive just over a year ago. I've had it replaced twice already. The 3rd drive has just gone bad. Like the first two, it just clicks. Each drive lasted 4 months. Enough. I don't care if it's in warranty. I hope a Hitachi drive will do better.
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.
There is no plug! What a waste! The adapters cost as much as the headset and the people at Radio Shack still couldn"t get it to turn on.
I was very disappointed with this item.When I took it out of the carton it had shipped in, the clear plastic package it comes in looked pretty beat-up -- whether it had been knocking around the floor of some stockroom, or was a "floor model" repackaged and shipped out, it definitely didn't look new.It is described as coming with batteries installed, but when I first tried to light one side, the LEDs "sputtered" and then wouldn't light; the other side of the kaleidoscope DID light, but the LEDs don't do anything other than light up -- the product description would tend to make one expect them to blink in some sort of pattern.The body of the kaleidoscope is pretty chintzy, a rubbery plastic in bright primary colors (not the solid black as shown).Very poor value for the price.
Tried to split my cable box and HD-dvd player into my stereo receiver with only one optical output. This product will not work in any inputs in any position. Just like when I tried to split my HDMI signal and had to buy a switching unit.Digital Audio Bi-Directional Optical Toslink Switch and Splitter
I had to returned this product as it was impossible to sit the card on the connector(in the process I ruined the anchors)of my Asus mother board. Never had any problems with Corsair memories.
Purchased the item September 7th 2007.Put it in my 2007 Chevy Silverado for an FM transmitter for my Dell Axim X30.Had a $15 cheap no-name fm transmitter from CompUSA that worked OK, but fell apart.First thing I noticed was the loud fan. Sounds like an old noisy CPU fan. Doesn't seem to have any temperature sensing since it fires up right away and stays at full power. Rotated it to redirect the sound, but ended up getting an extension and sticking it in my console. I can still hear it over the HVAC fan and road noise (stereo off).Next I tried the FM transmitter and found that it was clipping badly. I am running the Replay Gain Handler (No clipping) Plugin for Pocket Player (which fixed my clipping problems in the past) and fiddled with the gain to minimize the clipping. In the end, minimizing the gain and lowering the volume seemed to fix the clipping issue which lead to the next problem.With or without content being sent the transmitter adds a low hum to the sound. This is not present on standard radio stations and wasn't as loud on my old cheap-o transmitter. Between the low volume/gain on my Axim and keeping the stereo volume low to avoid the hum, it can be frustrating.Last issue... The USB plug was installed crooked. I had to twist the white wedge to get the plug in. It moved with a snap... so I don't have a lot of confidence in its longevity. It does work though.Haven't tried the inverter.Hope this helps other purchasers.
Hardly used it and it stopped working after 14 months beyond repair.Results were ok when it worked not that great.
The picture and description are not accurate, the coupler does not accept, or retain, standard telephone or Cat5e networking plugs.
This remote is just a pain from the start. First off, you can't do anything to it, not even turn it off, without programming it from the computer. Second, you can't program it from the computer without installing thier software. Third, you cant use thier software without making a user account. Forth, you cant make a user account without giving them a bunch of personal information.This is where I draw the line. I'm not trying to get a home loan, I'm just trying to get my TV to turn on, and the remote to turn OFF. I have to give up my personal info to program a damned remote??? To hell with that, and to hell with ths remote.
Strangely, printing seemed to work OK for me for a couple months. Then it died. Now, it prints about the top 2&quot; of any documents and then printing stops. Sometimes the router needs to be rebooted to regain Internet access, but sometimes not.I've tried upgrading firmware, to no avail -- even including some of the beta firmware versions floating around.Otherwise, seems to be an OK router. But don't count on this baby as a print server.
These antennas maybe gave me 5% more coverage and they look like they would do much more. It also made the router much more cumbersome and it falls easier now. It really isnt worth it, dont pay more then 20$ for them, get them used if possible.C-
My answering machine did not work. The callers did not know that they were leaving messages I could not here, which was good, but when I retreived the messages all I could hear was static.
Prepare to spend $300/year on this product. They say lamp life is 5000 hrs, it's more like 1000-1500. It is guaranteed for only 12 months by panasonic.
If you have a Kodak camera and are thinking of purchasing this small Kodak printer, I say forget it. The cost per print will discourage you from making photographs. If you do continue you will probably have them printed through some store. M U C H - C H E A P E R !If you are thinking about portability as a feature that will justify the expense, just remember that they no longer make the battery needed to operate the printer when no plug-in A/C is available. I tried to get one from Kodak and they emailed me that it was no longer made by Kodak and, they said, I should not purchase one from a third party. Kodak does not guarantee them. The tone of the email suggested that maybe the original batteries were defective and Kodak does not trust them anymore. Or maybe the fault is not with the batteries but with the printer when used on battery power. I don't know. And who cares?Lots of really good portable printers are on the market that don't cost so much money to make prints and can be operated on battery. Buy one of those.ONE-STAR FOR THIS KODAK PRODUCT IS TOO GENEROUS.
I ordered and paid for 2 of this item and only received one of them.
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!
It does not worth to spend money on this. It does not do anything other than leaving water marks on the screen.
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.
After using it a few days the pen simply wouldn't function. First Parker product that I've been dissatisfied with.... a Newer Technolgy pen was what I wanted anyway...the Parker doesn't work with touch capacitance (tablets)
Why ?Because i never recieved the item i ordered.I recieved a " Globe Trotter" charger. It charges okay but runs hot.
I bought this a year ago, probably used for 25 hrs max (since I had another DVD player also). This is broken already.I don't advice people to buy this.
I ordered two of these cables a year ago. First one I opened and works great, no problems. Just purchased a new HDMI device for my HDTV last week, so I opened the second cable, and it doesn't work. I thought it may be the device instead of the cable, so I swapped cables and the device works fine. Tried again with the second cable, same results - doesn't work.Since the price is inexpensive for these cables, I knew I was taking a chance on inferior quality products, and the results validated that assumption. Returning the cable would cost me more in shipping charges than the price of the cable, so it will simply go into the trash. Next time, I'm looking for a better quality cable.
I bought this for my daughter who has a laptop with Windows Vista as the operating software. According to the page online this webcam is compatible with WIndows Vista, but when we got the product it said it was only for WIndows Xp, and not for Windows Vista. It was quite upseting for the whole family. My daughter was looking forward to webcamming with her big sister who lives in the United States. Because we are posted overseas it takes a long time for things to ship here, so we could not get a quick replacement. Our oldest daughter was unable to spend Christmas with us this year and everyone was looking forward to webcamming with her.
I had this player for one year without problems until it just stopped dead one day in the middle of a run. IRiver replaced in twice and the next two players didn't even last one week each! I was informed that due to my extreme weather situation (I live in Texas and summers are extremely hot and humid here) that this might be causing the problems. Maybe they should put this as a disclaimer on their product--"Not good for use in a southern summer!"
I purchased dvd express and it never worked. I spent endless time with tech support. The old story about, "It must be your computer." did not fly either, my machine is a media type and it far exceeds the system requirements advertised by ADS. I exchanged the item and it was supposedly checked out before I got it. Same problems. Tech support told me I was the only person having trouble with this product. They need to check out a few websites that review products there are hundreds of bad reviews very few good ones. My only mistake was not reading them before I wasted my time and money. ADS also told me it would not work with Ulead's Movie Factory 3, some of the software it came bundled with, but that was Uleads problem. I should use Cap Wiz ( Their program ) DUH!!! Guess what, it did not work with their program either. Ulead said they had several complaints with ADS's product. Their final solution hold on to the product and maybe they will have a new version of cap wiz and that might work. Save yourself time money and aggravation buy another product! P.S. Since ADS doesn't consider the product defective they will not refund your money or allow you trade it in for an upgrade. I don't think they want a product like that either. The only reason I gave one star is.....it was packed well.JUD
If you like a lottery and have $10 to spend on something, try buying this cable. If you win, you get $30 worth product, just of lower quality. If you lose you get what I get - piece of cable that doesn't work.Connected laptop to the TV and there's no signal (works with other 6' cable for $8)
I recently purchased this product locally and found that it had trouble making the picture in sync with the sound. After closer examining the product, I realized that the outputs are merely equalizing the sound and aren't doing anything with the picture, which is causing the lack of syncronization. I found a similar product which does work properly( balancing both the volume and picture for maximium syncrronization([...]). I'm sorry to bad mouth this product so much, but being a large electronics enthusiast I don't want people to miss informed and be let down with this product. I wish your site carried the TV Sound Regulator, now, that's a product I will gladly stand behind. Thank you!
Terrible. Tried several positions (flat and upright), nothing seemed to improve reception. May as well not have been plugged in at all. Let's say the 1 star is for the lighted green dial on the front, since I can't give it zero stars...
Lasted almost a week... USB connection failure, you can spend a few extra bucks or throw the dice with this MS reject. Maybe you will have better luck than I did. Microsoft brand name continues to loose value with me.
This unit is difficult to set up as the functions are not at all intuitive. Once set up it performs well but battery life is short lived, about a week at most. After changing batteries you have to redo the complete setup again. There is an external battery charger port for rechargable batteries but no mention of how to purchase a charger.There are other units that are user friendly w/ chargers in the same price range. Purchase one of them.
These Sport earbud heaphones did not fit correctly despite my constant attempts to make them fit. After the 4th workout on treadmill I got tired of them and bought a different pair that I love to use.
It is truly flimsy and useless. Two cheap pieces of plastic that don't fit well are slapped together and sold for $30+shipping. It is completely useless - buyers beware. Mine is sitting on the shelf gathering dust..
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.
This mic has problems picking up my voice. It's very quiet and I need to speak practically right into it.
we bought ultralast rechargeables with AA's, AAA's and chargers and they did not last a year. they became harder and harder to charge and held less and less of a charge. we contacted ultralast on two separate occasions through their website and they did not respond.we will not buy this product again.
Overall a truly terrible product. The screen is so small and legibility is so poor that it is essentially worthless for frequent daily use. For most users utilizing a PDA for general calendar, schedule, note-taking, etc. the generic 8Mb of memory is more than adequate. Beyond this, the color of the case, the shape, thickness, etc. of the case, and similar PDA cosmetic feaures are meaningless. Your primary interface with a PDA is the screen, and if the screen MUST be large enough/bright enough/sharp enough to use effectively and comfortably. The Palm M125 screen display doesn't make it.Another downside when compared to the (few remaining) Handspring Visor PDAs available is the poor functionality of the basic applications, especially DateBook (vs. the far better featured DateBook Plus by Handspring) and even the basic calculator (Handspring provides a MUCH better featured calculator).The only pluses are that (1) it runs the Palm OS, allowing access to the many 3rd party software applications, and (2) it uses AAA batteries, so there is no need to carry a charger and cable along.Bottom line, if you're considering any Palm M1XX PDA, you'll be MUCH more satisfied with one of the Handspring Visors. Far better screen display, far better OEM software, excellent reliability, and good battery life.DON'T buy this device online, until you've had the opportunity to handle/use one in person. Simply turn the M125 on and cycle through the screens. Now do the same thing with a Visor or perhaps one of the Sonys. There is simply no comparison in display quality/readability. Also, compare the rather clumsy, slippery plastic stylus provided with the M125 vs. those provided with the Visors. Remember, the stylus is your primary control/input device for the PDA; you'll be using it constantly.After an in-person comparison, the only attraction to the M125 at that point will likely be if it's being offered at more than 50% off.
This DVD player worked just fine for around 9 months and now something has gone wrong with the processor- I no longer get any output to the subwoofer channel from either the Digital Coax or the analogue multichannel outputs. I am also starting to notice that the surround channels cut out frequently. Too bad that the warranty only lasted for 3 months...
Stay away from these headphones. It uses very specific rechargeable batteries which do wear out and are extremely difficult to replace. Sony does not even stock them on its own website.
We are headed on vacation in a couple of weeks and I thought it would be a good time to get a lightweight compact camera. I had heard good things about the elf, and although I hadn't ever tried APS film I thought this would be a good time. I shot 3 rolls of film, in all kinds of lighting conditions. I tried indoors, outdoors, sunny days, after dark and cloudy days. I have to tell you that repeatedly it felt like the pictures were over-exposed. The elf's ability to balance exposure to suit a setting really goes haywire when it has to balance higher contrast. The red-eye feature didn't work so swell, and my pictures just weren't up to par. We are returning it and going digital. I bought the digital elf and shot several shots, printed them and they give me the pictures, color and resolution I am looking for. I think this little camera was a bit overhyped.
This is a great product. I have used a friends before, but the product I received is a defect. One of the three legs is longer than the others. I send Manfrotto a message and they let me know it is not supposed to be like that.
This Dish antenna was purchased to use while camping in northern California. I purchased the antenna in March and went camping in late May. After numerous attempts to align the antenna I gave up. On my return I contacted Directv and was given some instructions. In October I again went camping. Following all the instructions given I was still unsuccessful. I believe the dish was defective so I contacted the seller, Price Pros. I gave them the date I had purchased the antenna and they told me it was past their return time and there was nothing they could do. They referred me to the manufacturer. Price Pros clearly had no interest in providing any help. The sellers responce was disapointing and unacceptable. I would recommend not buying from this seller as they provide no help with their product.
I HATE this piece of garbage! I have an HP scanner that I love. I needed a copier and fax so I thought that this would be a good choice. It wasn't the cheapest unit nor was it the most expensive. Fast modem and higher resolution at a reasonable price. WRONG! This sucker jams almost EVERY time I try to copy or fax multible pages. I contacted HP support and they had no idea why this would happen. (I think the page guides should be deeper IMHO). STAY AWAY...GO WITH CANNON!
I bought this router and upgraded to latest firmware. It worked like a charm for 3 days. After that connection keeps droping for both wired and wireless every 2-3 hours. The logs are not helpful, samething about dlink customer support. I am only using Dlink router and Dlink Network card. I have FIOS as soon as switch to another router everything is fine. The configurations are also anoying if you have to change you have to wait 20 secs.
A short list of grievances:1. The earbuds don't fit well in the ear2. The retraction wheel is in the middle of the cord, so that if you're walking while listening to music, it bounces around and threatens to pull the buds out of your ears.3. The retraction wheel broke after a month, making these headphones no longer retractable.NOT WORTH THE MONEY YOU'LL SPEND ON SHIPPING, let alone the cost of the headphones. These headphones are garbage.
I had a good experience with Panasonic headphones previously. So, I bought this RP-HT46 Headphone. I was very disappointed to say the least. The sound is very weak compared to other heaphones and there's no bass at all. Even though they are light, it's still uncomfortable to wear them due to its tight head band. I had to return it (even though they are cheap) just to make a point. Granted they were made in China, still I cannot believe Panasonic is putting its trade mark on this junk headphones.
I bought a pair of these radios six months ago and I had trouble with them right away. The &quot;on&quot; button on one of the units only worked some of the time. Then last week both units stopped working. I replaced the batteries with new ones and they still don't work. I bought these because I thought they were a good deal but I guess it's true that you get what you pay for.
For my purposes this is too dim and the light cast is too narrow (focused). I was hoping to use it to illuminate my laptop keyboard in a dark/dim room, and/or to illuminate a printed page nearby. It barely performs the first task, and fails utterly at the second. I probably need one of those multi-LED arrays. Oh well.The build quality seems solid, for what it's worth. If you just need a touch of light this might work for you. Not me.
Must be for usb power use only. I tried to us it for usb communications connection and it did not work.
At the end of _The Secret History_, I was disappointed to find that the newest literary genius had written a rather engaging potboiler, if not much else. Still, I considered it a good first novel, and a compelling--if showy--novel.Then came this monstrosity.Showing the daring brilliance of Caleb Carr or Steve Martini, Donna Tartt's _The Little Friend_ is a sad little tale that starts out with a glimmer of promise and ends like a movie of the week. It's sad, shopworn characters and tired, threadbare cliches are neither insightful nor entertaining. This is a boring book with bad diction and a thoroughly disappointing ending. Just ...pitiable throughout.The worst part may be that the first book was a potboiler dressed as a novel. This time, it's not even dressed up, and Tartt doesn't even give a resolution. Ambiguity is essential in good novels. Unfortunately, Tartt didn't write one.Don't read this book on a dare. Run away.
This thing was a hundred dollars' worth of a headache. DVD-R formatting was always an issue, with the crash at 98% completion that others experienced. Recording wasn't reliable. I ended up using it just as a DVD player, but even that degraded over time. Now it'll play maybe about half the discs I try.Junk, utter junk. And zero recourse: Cyberhome went out of business last year.
Linksys have released a real dud here. Don't buy this router if you're looking for (a) reliability, (b) good customer service or (c) USB storage connectivity. You'll be disappointed, I promise you. This is at best an early beta of a product that promises a lot but reliably delivers very little. Plus the maddening customer services where I literally spoke with 4 people on the same call - each time patiently explaining my issue and being told that they couldn't help me (but incesently telling me their faux-English name and badge number, whatever that is). FYI, I tried everything up to and including the 1.05.8 firmware without luck. Fortunately was able to return this POS to Amazon for a refund and replace it with the great D-Link DIR-655...
This battery does not work well with the OEM charger. After a few minutes on the charger, the charger throws error codes. Battery doesn't last as long as the OEM battery and seems to lose charge if it sits.
I purchased this device two days ago from a local retailer, and let's just say I'm headed to take it back today.The pros are that it's a neat little device in terms of size, weight, and ease of using the buttons.The problem is that (keep in mind I'm not the most tech-savvy person) I could only get it to hold 25 songs equaling 106MB of space. So much for the advertised 2.0 GB. I called Philips customer service, and asked what I was doing wrong. I was told that 25 is an average number. The representative said that I could compress the files so that I could fit more songs onto the player, however he said that typically the device will begin to freeze or malfunction in other ways once you get to 50 songs or so. He also informed me that 50% of his calls are people like me asking the same question.I also found the bass boost to be disappointing. Overall, it's not a bad player, but not worth the price paid.
I waded through this 555 page novel only to be disappointed in the anti-climatic and flat ending. I have lived in the South and was eager to read about colorful characters so stereotypical of the South. There was alot of buzz about this author too. But the book just seemed to be repetitious of scene and character descriptions after a while. It seemed to lose track of its initial purpose for Harriet to solve her brother's murder. Then, in the last 50 pages, it felt like the author should 'wind things up' and boom it was over. Felt like I was reading a script for a TV movie of the week. The last page was very different in feeling from the rest of the story and left me wanting to ask, &quot;What?!&quot; I think the book was reading for a long time like a journal, without end. Too many important story threads not tied up. Too much detailed description of very minor things. I was disappointed that I wasted my time in reading it. I also have her other book, The Secret History, to read and am wondering if that will be similar in falling flat.
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 have had this for under 1 year, and the same thing happened to me! I googled hp 3420 and found this, and now I see what happened, little plastic piece broke and, like the other lady, I can fix things, but this isn't fixable.what a rip off HP.I only bought this since I could refill the ink myself, ( many of the new ones won't let you!) but Im very dissapointed that they haven't issued a recall or offered to replace these, when obviously everyone is finding the same problem, and it is defect in thier product!
The Light Engine/optical block of this TV has a fatal design flaw. it is the subject of a class action lawsuit against Sony. The picture may look great at first by gradually begins to fail, producing the dreaded "green blob." I have had the light engine replace 4 times with no success. Do a google search on sxrd green blob class action. Stay away from this TV!
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...
I needed to pull files off of a fried computer onto my new Windows 7 box. This adapter powered up the HD and was recognized right away as a new USB device. I was able to copy over about 100Gb of data with no problem. However, about a half hour later I went to copy more and it no longer worked. I thought maybe it was a Windows 7 issue, but it no longer is seen as a USB device on an XP machine I also connected it to, and didn't work any better on either machine with another drive attached. Maybe it overheated, but at least I got the critical files over.
Bought this for a long car trip. Didn't work even one time across three states and four days! A waste of money.
The Linksys WRT350N has weak ineffective control software, and support that's even worse! Cisco, shame on you! For a flagship consumer product, unfortunately the Linksys WRT350N is far below par. I lived with one for 3 weeks (as I invested many, many hours in failed attempts to obtain effective Linksys technical support) before I returned it to Best Buy.The firewall (and associated tech support) was what drove it back to the store. I have had many routers: Net Gear, D-Link, SMC, and several Linksys over the years. First, understand that I use the firewall's access control for parental control purposes. So far the one that had the best potential to serve my needs was this one. I initially setup the access control, and found that while all settings were saved successfully, they were not in effect. I found my 16 year old still web surfing well after 2:00AM on a school night. So I called for help. I spent hours getting to someone who understood me. I thought those hours were well spent when they told me that I had not configured it right. The person said first you have to deny all access; then setup permission to allow. She said; "you can not just apply restrictions." Ok I did that, with the same effect, none. I called again and the next person who could understand what I was saying, after I explained my problem told me that the first Linksys tech support was wrong, and I should do it the way I had initially done it, but I must power cycle the router to invoke the rules. Ok I'm game. I thought I was doing it right in the first place, Power cycling invoked the set rules, and all was right with the world. Then a day or so later I added another rule. Same story, the rule would not work until power was cycled. Now I'm getting the hang of this, power cycling to invoke rules is inconvenient but effective. BUT NOW, every time I power cycle the router after a rule change... and only after a rule change... all Internet access is blocked on all nodes for 2 to 4 hours. Once it recovers, its fine, the rules work, and all is well until you touch the rules and power cycle it again.The last Linksys technical support person I spoke to said that the product team would be in touch with me to help resolve the product's issues. I said I was glad to work with them. The promise was to expect a call in the next 48 hours. After 72 hours, the same person called back and said the product team need clarifications on all of the things we had already been over. So now I'm repeating this and dozens of other lame and unrelated questions to the same person because the product team did not have time to share directly with me. Three more days went by, no call from the product team, during the return process and again for the benefit of a salesperson I told this story at the Best Buy. Avoid the WRT350N, it's not worth the money or trouble.
This remote does not work with Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit. Nowhere on the add does it spcify operating system. If your computer is up to date do not buy this product. I had to destroy packaging just to get access to product to find out it was incompatable. You may have better luck if you PC is a dinosaur, but I wouldn't bet on it. Overpriced and outdated!
Short and Sweet. Out of the box on day one. Dead CPU fan on day three. Back to the store on day four.POOR Quality! Neat little machine, but POOR Quality.P.S.. The DVD drive sounds like a Tecumseh Lawn Mowing engine running w/o a muffler.
None of your HD-DVD disc's special-bonus features can be played on this unit. ONLY THE MOVIE ITSELF! In fact, the title menu will not even appear when playing an HD-DVD disc.YOU WON'T LEARN THIS THROUGH THE PRODUCT SPECS!You can buy a regular $250 HD-DVD Player and it will play all of the features just fine, but this $1,000 unit won't! Go figure. Contacted LG, Customer Service Department, who said that they never obtained permission from Toshiba to allow this unit to play the special or bonus features on you HD-DVD disc.So all you get for your $30 spent on an HD-DVD IS THE MOVIE...YOU FORFEIT THE INTERACTIVE MENU COMPLETELY!This is an important detail LG fails to mention when advertising the product. An LG representative responded: "...well, we never said it COULD play the special features-interactive menu...why would we want to advertize that?" INDEED, WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO?IN SHORT, THIS UNIT IS AN OVERPRICED BLU-RAY PLAYER THAT FUNCTIONS AS A "LIMITED" HD-DVD PLAYER.Not recommended if you want to use the special/bonus features on your HD-DVD. Buying both HD-DVD and Blu Ray players would make more sense!
The Purchase Was Easy And The Price Was Wright But When I Got My Ink Cartrige And Installed The Primter Sent A Message To The Computer The Ink Level Was Low.I Send An Email To Seller Telling In What Was Happening He Told Me What To Do And The Message Will Go Away I Did And It Did Not Go Away i tryed This Serverial Times And The Message Has Never Gone Away,I Also Bought Another Cartride At The Same Time With The Same Results. I Will Not Buy From This Seller Again Or Buy Any Products. Stay Clear Of Them Plus They Do Not Have Phone To Ask Question To Resolve These Problems Only Email.
Yup, the other reviewers have it right. Eighteen months-two years, wonderful printer, then CRUNCH, the paper begins to crinkle, the printer beings to crackle, and you're looking at either a big repair bill ($80 an hour in my area) or a new printer. Ouch!
All of my dark colors get speckled with white dots, grey colors look green, and worst of all, the thing can't keep the signal. It cuts out all the time. I know the monitor is perfect and the video card it's coming from works wonderfully. It isn't them. This cable is crap. Spend a little extra coin and go for something (i'd say) 20 dollar range. It'll be worth the quality, I promise.
The item title is wrong, plain and simple. It is not large enough to accomodate a 5.25 inch drive. If I wanted a 3.5 inch drive enclosure I could have gone to any big box electronics store. Very disspointed!
I just received these headphones after ordering them a few days ago, and it's very disappointing for me to say that I'm sending them straight back. After paying thirty bucks for a pair of earphones (which are listed at $50!), I would expect MUCH more than what I got, which involved turning up the sound on my MP3 player to nearly the maximum level only to hear tinny, distant-sounding music. (And here I have to note that my player is a Creative Zen Touch, which, according to the reviews I've read, many self-proclaimed "audiophiles" believe has the best sound quality of any MP3 player currently on the market.) Granted, I'm no expert, but it's funny to think that the included earphones--which many of these same audiophiles apparently regard with contempt--sounded a thousand times better to me than these more expensive, "higher quality" earphones. I guess this is proof positive that you can rarely rely on someone else's opinion--personal experience is the real path to knowledge.
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.
Like the other reviews, the zip drive was great. I bought the external one after having an internal one on an old desktop for years. Never had a problem with the internal one. The zip drive started not loading within a year of buying. It was technically under warranty, but customer service told me otherwise. Kept calling them, even after sending them a copt of my warranty and the only help they offered was to send me new disks. Sometimes the zip drive would work, sometimes it wouldn't until it finally gave out. It's unfortunate was when it worked, it worked really well.
I had this product for a whole two days before it took a dump on me!!! I also encountered the "File system corrupted" screen and could not get it fixed, but then again, brand new items should not NEED to be fixed or replaced. I gave this product a one-star rating for two reasons; 1.) there is no half stars and 2.) the FM tramsmitter LOOKED pretty handy (too bad I never got to use it). I would NEVER advise someone to buy this product or any other RCA item because their service and support is a joke and their products are bogus. Thank goodness for the AMAZON return policy!
The secret history was good enough to warrant purchasing this hardcover....so I thought. Wrong. I agree with earlier reviews this is a long, dull book that goes no where. Not a single likeable character which makes it hard to care about the nothingness that happens to them.
I'm so disappointed. I used to have this exact model about 4 years ago, but they stopped making it, instead making the model that's most commonly available today. I was thrilled when I saw this model and snatched it up; well, something changed because it's flimsier than I remember. After only two uses, the plastic hole that holds the metal piece which props the whole thing open snapped, rendering the product useless for anything but flat-surface use. Sent it back. Guess I'm going to have to be content with the newer version which is clunkier and has pads that don't really grip the laptop. Damn.
I tried to hook up my ps3,xbox360 and cable to two tvs and all i got was a black screen.
Remember when you were a kid and automobiles were less "consistent" than they are now? I can recall friends of my parents who had Volvos and either loved theirs or hated it. You either got one that worked well, or you got a lemon. My m125 is a lemon. My wife bought it for my birthday a while back and I made the mistake of putting off using it. By the time I tried to get it to speak to my computer (Outlook never happened), stop freezing up, move from one function to another, and just BEHAVE, there was no warranty left. It is a dog, with fleas. Customer Service sent a lengthy form tutorial via e-mail, that basically told me to "reboot". Fool that I am, I tried that a few times. My wife gets to stare at the world's cutest white elephant every time she sits down at her CPU. Her disappointment is palpable. The lesson, then, was two-fold. Take it out for a spin during the warranty period, or don't buy it at all. My own lesson will be to get a Dell.
This backpack is definitely big . . . I have one of the largest notebooks on the market and there is extra room on each side of the notebook pocket.The problem for me is that the amount of padding between the notebook pocket and the back of the pack is paper-thin . . . I need something more substantial to protect my notebook when it's in an overhead bin on a plane or wherever. Unfortunately I have to send this back.I've saw a large Targus backpack at Best Buy that appeared to be better quality, thicker padding, mesh, etc. I was thinking this was that model but evidently they make a cheaper version of their larger laptop backpack.
MUY MALO LO COMPRE PARA UNA OLYMPUS YT SALIO REMALO NUNCA FUNCIONO PERDI LA PLATA Y LAS GANAS DE TENER UN FLASH BUENO NO LO RECOMIENDO
This product was Dead on Arrival.No amount of messing with cables oradapters or settings would get it to work.At least I got a full refund from Amazon...
As promoted, this item is suggested for use with binoculars. The draw tight hood is a constant pain when trying to replace your field glasses back into the pouch. If the draw cord opening were off to one side this would greatly improve the design, but because of its location, their is no way to really get around it, or to fold it out of the way. This problem seems to be an annoying design oversight. The size of this pouch is also too tight or narrow to insert or remove a mid to full-sized pair of binoculars easily. Slightly larger width and depth (1/2") would have been better. Using the Lowepro S&F Technical Belt (an excellent product), I was hopeful that this pouch would have become a primary tool when birding. I learned otherwise.
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.
Pros: Perfect sound, solved resampling issuesCons: famous popping/crackling noises makes it useless for gaming, especially in BF2 (which use OpenAL by Creative). Crystallizer is useless.This card has the most advanced sound processor which does not work on at least 20% of high end systems, not only NVidia NForce 4 chipset, but also with other AMD and Intel CPU motherboards: see Google for "X-Fi popping/crackling". Even if you do not have in game crackling immediately, you have a good chance to get it after any memory or HD upgrade or driver configuration change. For long time Creative denied existence of this problem. Eventually it was recognized (see official CL forums) and a new driver (since November 2005!) was promised at the end of May 2006, but beta version published 05/30/06 did not solve my problem. In the case of old audigy 2 zs the problem was solved with unofficial "hacked" drivers. I suspect that X-Fi crackling is an architecture design flow, which cannot be completely solved at software level, because PCI bus cannot provide sufficient memory access for the "the fastest sound processor" simultaneously with high end graphic card, HD controller, and other devices.Bottom end: I have to stop playing games, or go back to low quality integrated sound. Do not take risk, wait for working drivers, or buy a working card from different manufacturer. With fixed drivers I would give this card 4 or 5 stars.UPDATE 06/12/2006I found that many desktop motherboards (MB) have really slow south bridge (south bridge is connecting PCI, USB, Firewire, and HD to CPU directly or through north bridge), especially MBs with NVidia chipsets (and even with some Intel MBs). New beta X-Fi driver and MB BIOS updates solved the problem in many cases (but not for my MB Asrock K8NF4G-SATA2, nVidia 6100 / 410 MCP chipset), but situation is still marginal and X-Fi might go unstable again. I contact CL customer service, they did not solved the problem, but pointed out that ATI chipsets (Athlon 64, ATI 200 or 3200) have no problems with X-Fi. I decided not to return SB to seller, but save it for a new computer with ATI based MB. I guess that majority of workstation class MBs with upscale south bridge and PCI-X (even NVidia based) also should be fine with X-Fi. The trouble is that majority of X-Fi buyers have generic NVidia based MBs like me. So I can give X-Fi two stars instead of 1 (but I cannot change the rating), and even more stars if it will work well in my new computer of after new driver release (if it will work).
I must be the only owner (I have the 5mb model) not to have had the earphone jack problem. But there is still much not to like. To wit:1. touch pad is too sensitive. It's nearly impossible to get the track I want.2. The rewind doesn't work and just jumps to the beginning of the track.3. the battery discharges even when the player is turned off.4. it's often hard to get the battery to recharge. It takes a bit of fiddling, removing and replacing the battery, to get it to start charging.5. The fast forward is hard to use; it's difficult to get to where you want in the track.On the latter point, I should explain that I listen to 1-hour news shows, not 3-minute songs, so it's important to me to be able to fast forward and rewind.The feature of picking up where you left off only works if you leave the battery in and pick up within a particular time. If you try recharging the battery, it will come up on the right track but at the beginning of it.The battery has gradually deteriorated since I got it (Dec 05) so that it now is hard to recharge and a charge only lasts about an hour. I just ordered a new battery and think I may have made a mistake. Wish I'd red these reviews first.
Bought these to pipe an ipod to my sound system, but the output is mono instead of stereo.
This is a cheap burner and it shows. The drive itself is physically very poorly built, and the bezel comes off easily. Installing it inside the PC is easy, but when you turn on your PC the drive makes some weird noise at first and it's painful to hear. The software driver is a joke and it can easily crash your PC! I've tried on 4 PCs and on two of them the burn ends with an error after 90%, wasting my DVD-R and DVD+Rs. This is a very poor product. Stick with a namebrand like Sony (simply the best) or TDK or the American Memorex.
The album arrived damaged. It was packaged in a thin envelope without any protective padding. The corners were bent. The pages were not what I expected either - they can fit 4x6 or 5x7, but the background and page format does not look good with 5x7 pics. I would not recommend purchasing this album.
The dock of this item charges both my ipods, but the ipod does not play speakers thru dock. You can connect the ipod thru a wire to the speaker, and it works nicely with it's powerful speakers. However, if the dock does not work, it defeats the purpose.This is a defective item. So the question is whether this is one-off or generic defect.I will ask for a replacement. When I get a good replacement, I will rate it better.
Do Not buy this CD/Tape Plaer Combo, it is truly a poorly designed/functioning product....Had one for about 4 years, it worked fine for the first year or so, but then in gradually got worse....would not read CD's at first just had problems with older CD's , then had problems reading self-burned CD's I made on my computer, then got so bad, it would not read (or even recognize) a brand new out of the package, store bought CD....Tape Player worked fine, but the Tuner was not real good either...All in All have to give this 1 star...(and that is being generous)
It only worked for two months and then I lost everything I had backed up.I will never buy a Maxtor product again. Have other drives and I never had a similar experience.
A shop I used recommended this to avoid wiping the coating off on the glass when cleaning over time, so I picked it up here on Amazon for slightly less. I have this in front of my EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM which is paired to a 7d. I'm a newbie DSLR guy and I'm really not sure what difference this makes in images; then again I am hard pressed to notice any difference when the IS on the lens itself is on or off. In short, don't make the decision to buy this filter (or not buy it) based on my review alone.
I really thought that a product with "turbo" in its description would pump out more air. It produces adequate air flow and is quiet but quite heavy. If I knew then what I know now, I would buy the smaller, lighter dryer.
I, like so many others, thought 'WOW! What a deal' when I found this laser keyboard/mouse combo for only $30 after rebate. I usually use Microsoft's wireless kb/mse, but figured that with a 33' range, I could use this unit with my media center. NOT. The keyboard misses keystrokes and the mouse gets jerky and misses clicks of the buttons. So, I moved it to my desktop with a 3-4' range from the USB transmitter. Same problems. Do not buy this set unless performance is NOT an issue and you don't mind slamming on the keyboard to get it to type. Next garage-sale, it's gone!
I have had this Satechi FM transmitter for a few months now. I have also experienced a little volume loss when connected through Bluetooth to my Motorola Cliq XT. No volume loss when connected to the 3.5mm headphone jack.I have a 5-speed manual transmission. The other evening, I attempted to shift into 5th gear. As I did, I hit the transmitter. The head unit snapped off the cig plug. I was certain that I had broken the part where the display meets the cig lighter plug. At further examination, the 2 tabs that make the unit swivel had unsnapped from the unit--causing no breakage. I located the two tabs, figured out the orientation of the tabs, cig plug, and the head unit, and snapped all pieces back into place.Good as new!8-31-2011--An update. I have had the Satechi FM transmitter now for 1.5 years, and it is starting to fail. The display screen will not display radio stations at all, and the sound quality over the FM transmitter seems to have gotten much more distorted recently. I have used it in more than one vehicle. BTW, my display has switched between blue and green backlighting the whole time.Sadly my confidence in Satechi has waned. I think I may try this now:GOgroove Flexsmart X2 Advanced Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling Capability for Android, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows SmartphonesComes with a 3-year warranty to boot.
I made the mistake of ordering fromthis page and the product sent was the micromemo for larger video ipod not the 2g nano. The page title and product id do not correspond and amazon has yet to fix it. I ordered again, the correct product on the page with the proper picture, make sure you do this if you are looking for the micromemo for 2g nano.I rate the error 1 star, but the product so far I would probably rate 3. Good size, works fine so far but haven't used enough to really know. However the speaker playback and headphone playback through it does not work. I called the company and they said this is the case because it is so small it can't fit it with a large speaker....
I ended up purchasing 150 of these disks,boy was that a waste of money. Not a single disk i have burned has worked, looks like it burns fine, but try and open the disk up and there are no files, it has been burned too, with nothing showing up.
They won't send a /code/ to an email address because I live in Puerto Rico. That's beyond stupid and has lost them a sale.
This product is exactly what I want. A way for me to watch TV in my second home. Sadly, the video won't stream outside my local network. I followed the slingbox online guides, contacted customer support (no weekend hours), and wasted many hours. I'm the computer power user who gets asked computer questions by all my friends and their friends, and let me tell you -- this product is a pain in the butt! If you buy it, be sure to set aside a day to trouble-shoot if need be.
These keyboards have a cheap, nasty feel to them and the one I got was broken right out of the box. Several keys simply don't work, namely the '@' key, the 'H' key and the '+/=' key. All are quite important keys. So, my opinion is pretty low, and I think these are basically overpriced, imported rubbish.
This remote came with the X-10 video sender I ordered from their site. The remote is extremely cheap feeling and flimsy but the worst thing is, the buttons all stick. I still have it in my closet. Maybe the mice will eat it.
I just purchased the scanner as a replacement for an old Visioneer scanner that served me well until we replaced our computer which came with the Vista operating system. We had to upgrade the scanner and after reading many of the reviews went with the Canoscan 8600f. While, I am ok with the scanner so far I was extremely disappointed that it came with an outdated copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements v 4.0. This version is not supported by Vista requiring us to purchase an upgrade for $79.99. This raises the price of the scanner considerably. I am not one to purchase upgrades to software unless there is a compelling reason to do so and to have to purchase an upgrade right off the bat is galling to me. I think Adobe should offer an initial upgrade upon first time installation. If considering this scanner and if the software is important to you be aware that Adobe Photoshop Elements v4.0 is not supported by Vista.
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?
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.
It does not split the digital signals at all. Only one plugin of the two is working.I want to have mine refunded.
Good day,He writes francis from Venezuela and inform you that I can not give good reviews since received only 2 Kingston Data Traveler 1 GB USB Flash Drive when the purchase took place 3 and were deducted from my account the amount of 3, I appreciate your comment on it .... Thanks
I bought this thinking o this is so great its so cheap. When i first got it worked fine but then a month and a half later it would turn on i bought new batteries put them in made sure they were in the right way and it still didnt work.
I purchased this cable because it is 8ft and I had a 4ft monster ultra 1000 hdmi cable but was too short. I was able to do a comparison and although the ultra 1000 is expensive it will give you the assurance that it performs to the maximum. This cable however had speckles on the xmedia bar screen whenever there was black and during movie trailers in darker scenes and it made a popping noise when the ps3 was turned off (I believe this was mentioned in another review). I know this because when switching to the expensive cable it had outstanding picture and doesn't miss any details, including dark scenes or black. Maybe it was a defect. but when ordering online it takes too long to replace it and try again with the same one. I would like to think that the expensive cables are overrated but in this case, they clearly won.
I just want to add my voice to the chorus of those who are saying that this DVD player is TRASH!! I bought it so that I could play multi-region DVDs, and as many other customers have attested, it works for a few months, then stops working entirely. About 8 months later, all it does is play audio CDs...and it doesn't even do THAT terribly well (a slight scratch will skip audio CDs, and that is just plain unacceptable). You'd be better off throwing your money into a fireplace than buying this piece of crap.
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 know that's blunt, but the images are completely unacceptable on this microscope. As a child, I had a microscope much like the TASCO I purchased. Now, as a working scientist/laboratory technician with considerable microscopy, I know why I was so unhappy with that microscope. For the same reasons I don't recommend this microscope, because it's difficult to focus and even when focused the images are poor. For an additional 30 dollars, your child could have a microscope that actually works, and might not merely gather dust after the New Year.
This TV looks good on paper, but watch out if you have a problem! Ours developed severe problems after a few hours- two large sections of the screen were broken. Of course, no company or product is always 100% perfect, but our attempt to get this repaired or replaced has been immensely frustrating. They're telling me it will be at least a month before we'll have the TV back fixed, and after nearly a half-dozen calls to customer support, they want us to go through a week-long process of bureaucratic paperwork just to get the case escalated. This is now how Panasonic should treat customers that have just spent $2,000+ on one of their products.
I ordered the Jobu design dual axis level. 47th Photo sent a similar-appearing Opteka instead. I placed the Opteka on a flat table; the bubble moved to one of the tube, as if the table were not level. I then rotated the level horizontally 180 degrees on the same spot on the table. The bubble stayed in that same end of the tube (it should have moved to the opposite end). This suggests that the level had inaccurate calibration.I returned the level to 47st, and a refund, including shipping ($7.95 for such a small item), was posted to an Amazon gift certificate.
Totally defective. Returned it. I will just go to my local RadioShack for a cheaper one that actually works.Cons:Very cheap lookingLoose in the plugDEFECTIVE!Pros:I can return it for a refund.
When our Linksys ranger expander did work it was great. However, 9 times out of 10 it didn't work, and it became a major source of frustration and disappointment. I've had dozens of "discussions" with my wife about the poor, or lack of wireless coverage in our pre-war co-op. I think the most frustrating part of owning the Linksys range expander has been dealing with my son after he's been playing with his online Webkinz or Nick Jr. online and the expander simply stops working. The look in his eyes when "Daddy can't fix the internet" is truly heart breaking.Our apartment is about 1300 sq. feet yet its almost impossible to get full wireless coverage from my Linksys wireless 54g router from end to end(forget about videos or large email files). As a result, I went out and got this range expander a couple of years ago and have been sorry I did ever since. Everything that the "1 star rating" reviewers said is true.The in-box directions are terrible, and the support is horrible. I've spent hours on the phone with their customer service trying to get this thing to work, as well as countless hours on the linksys web site dealing with software updates (which are difficult to install) trying to figure out "what I was doing wrong." Turns out I was wrong for buying this piece-o-junk. I would have dumped this thing a long time ago, but after plunking down over one hundred dollars for it I was stuck, and determined to make it work.I think the most frustrating part about the whole thing is that although the Linksys router worked fine most of the time, when the Linksys range expander was connected to it and failed, it blocked total access to the router even though the router was broadcasting ok. I can't tell you how many times I had to stop what I was doing to reset that range expander or even completely defer a family activity with our son because the coverage of the expander was so unreliable.I hope the technology has improved since I purchased this so called range expander, and based on a previous review, I'm going out today to pick up a Netgear WGXB102 54Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit or the latest and greatest, and hope it will work as advertised.In conclusion, if you're looking to avoid a major source of frustration, DO NOT BUY THE LINKSYS WIRELESS G RANGE EXPANDER!CK
This product is not as advertised. It is labeled an audio CDRW. But in fact, it does not work with CD Audio Recorders. Don't buy it if that is what you want to use it for.
I am very dissapointed by the product and the execrable customer service the Funai Company provided. The unit I purchased malfunctioned while still under warranty, I went to a repair shop, they tried to fix it by replacing parts, it did not work, and finally Sylvania, Funai agrreed to replace the unit with another one. This process took a month. To finalize the paper work or whatever two other months passed. And I still do not have the replacement dvd after three months!!!
The sound was okay, but the attachment on my ears was very uncomfortable. Too bad because I liked the neck band aspect.
To give you some background, I picked up the USR8054 as an open box return at a local store. I felt I would test my luck and see how bad or good this router really is.To give you fair warning, I'd like to think I'm pretty technically savvy. After resetting the router(previous buyer didn't clear his settings), the router quickly and easily detected my wan(cable modem) and my connected computer(via wired lan). Normally it's a good idea to configure your router via the wired lan before connecting via wifi, although this router does allow for the initial connection via wifi. (Caution: This router in it's default state does not require authentication to access the network, configure the WiFi security first to close out intruders.)The interface I found easy to use but looks exactly like their website(IMHO cheesy to dupe their website). I left the initial network settings at default with the network being 192.168.123.X. Didn't bother using the wizard, reading the manual, or the integrated help. More or less the system was plug and play. If you are using xDSL, there are some other configurations you need to do, which I did not test.Feature-wise, the router seems to have most(about 80-90%) features found on other routers. The features it did lack I found to be the ones I find the most important. Contrary to the description, WPA (WiFi Protected Access) is not supported as of the date of this review using firmware 1.21h(Always update your firmware to the latest available). WPA has been an interim security standard for quite some time and has been recognized by Microsoft, Netgear, and many others. USR states they are waiting for ratification of WPA... Ratification??? WPA has long been made a standard!!! The only thing pending ratification is 802.11i which is due out very soon.(802.11i will replace WPA as the security standard). For those wondering, WEP has been found to be highly insecure and thus WPA was released to address the security issues of WEP.After testing the wired lan, I tested the WiFi portion using no encryption. I found performance and range to be exceptionally good.(Also mentioned and supported in professional reviews)The firewall is decent and supports DMZ and port forwarding. No SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) which is probably why the router performs so well. No ability to filter based on keywords in the URL(Parental control).If your primariy concern is security when using WiFi, I would seriously consider purchasing a different router. Otherwise, the router is fast and cheap.The BreakdownPros-Easy Setup (Remember I'm a techy)-Slick black casing-Inexpensive for a router offering 54Mbps+-DMZ feature-DHCP Lease time controlCons-No Static DHCP entries-No WPA support-No URL keyword filtering-Interface needs attention to details.(ie. Post settings submission screen)In my opinion, USR is still new to the networking arena and needs to mature. The router certainly fills basic needs but forgets some of the more advance features found in more popular routers. If anything, this router certainly doesn't stand out. If USR improves the firmware for this router, I'm sure it can be a much nicer router. Until then, I wouldn't recommend this router for anyone considering the lack of security and other fundamental features.Routers I've worked with: Negear FR314(Wired), DLINK DI-604(Wired), Netgear MR814(Wireless), SMC 2804WBR(Wireless).
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.
The RePlay 4000 series has a few awsome features, but this unit comes up lacking in some areas that TiVo is great in... The 1st thing is the RePlay does not have the option to only record 1st Run Shows... So if you have it set to get every show of E.R., it will get them all including ReRuns, TiVo has the option to not do this.Also the RePlay units do not have a ToDo list, you must scroll through the guide for to see whats going to recorded... So if you are wanting to check whats going to be recorded for a week, it will take a few hours out of your schedule to scroll through the guide. TiVo has a ToDo list that shows when everything will be recorded.Lastly, RePlay units conflit resolution is the pits. If a show moves one night it's bassicly a toss-up as to which show will be recorded. And there is no way to know until it's already missed your show! TiVo Shows when something will not be recorded and you can set a priority for each show, so TiVo will know what to record in case of a conflict.The only positive thing I have to say about replay is the network sharing, it's a very cool feature, but it has bugs and from what I hear Replay Tech Support is lacking - ALOT. Keep in mind TiVo will soon have this feature (on Series 2 Units only).Save yourself the problems and get a TiVo!
Edit - I wrote a very negative review of this product. Bottom line is I have a defective unit so I can't really give a solid review. It still gets one star.
Better to buy at your local store. Shipping was more than the product. Need to be very careful in applying to cammera/viewer; can bubble and flare at the edges.
I've purchased some Koss products in the twenty to fifteen dollar range, and have been surprized by the sound quality, but I was dissapointed by these. I was hoping to use them with my ipod (my apple earbuds are a little blown out), but they are way less powerful than the apple earbuds. I had to turn the volume all the way up just to equal the sound that I got from my apple earbuds at normal volume. And even then, the sound was less full and warm sounding. I immediately converted back to my blown out apple earbuds. These headphones are not terrible, they're good for their price, but I expected greatness. Just go ahead and spend some extra money.
It quit after a month of use (2-3 netflix movies a week)....no service numbers on the underside...no service numbers on the website, only a way to send an email which goes unanswered...finally tracked down the Support phone number and I got a busy tone the first couple of times, on the 3rd try I was put on hold and I've been holding for 45 minutes as I write this......their Service/Support exists only in someone's imagination....
While this may be one of the better ones, it still didn't work with my Treo 750. The sound comes out only out of one car speaker. I had to buy an additional plug to convert the 3.5mm jack into 2.5mm.
This DVD player broke after I played it only three times. It was connected to my TV via component outputs. For some reason the component outputs stopped working. I tested multiple cables and configurations and nothing would work.I brought it to a store to be tested. They plugged it into a TV and tried all of the outputs. They were puzzled after trying to get component to work, only to see the other ones work just fine.
I'm using Linksys Wireless-G routers with SRX400 with no problems whatsoever, but this particular notebook adapter caused nothing but problems. I could not boot any laptop with it inserted in the adapter slot. If I left it in the adapter slot and booted, the laptop froze. I had no problems inserting and using once the laptop was already started, but who wants to pull out an adapter every time you shutdown? Linksys wasn't much help getting it fixed and at the time I wasn't going to wait for new drivers to come out so I ditched it for the wireless-g USB adapter and have had no problems since.
This is my second remote of this model and I have five other Logitech Harmony remotes in the house.Take my advice and DO NOT buy this remote. The keys have a tendency to fall out and, if like me, you have young children, the results could be disastrous.Logitech's customer service is nothing but shameful. I called the company to purchase new keys. After a 32 minute hold I was connected to somewhere in Asia where the service tech, who had a poor English accent asked me about twelve irrelevant questions. I told him that I wanted to buy new keys and was told as the remote was just out of warranty they could not help, but can sell me a battery door cover!I then went onto to a manger who said they cannot help but can sell me a new one for 50% off! Now that's customer service.If you buy this then do so at your own peril, eventually yo will need some customer support and its just not there; that is unless you want to buy another.
Mine broke within a week of use. The screen went blank and I could not reset it through power cycling or the reset button. Now it is a useless piece of silicon. I was using a 1GB CF card with 800MB of jpeg photos.After reading the other reviews, I don't plan to hassle with returning it. I plan to never buy another Philips product and send them a letter. I'll take apart the unit and see what I can learn about it.
This is just a small forwarning for anyone thinking of buying this. Take note that the unit only has one audio input. Now this may be fine if you happen to actually own a TV with a main audio out option (I for one own 3 televisions, one of which is only a month old, none of which have this). Basically what this means is that if you have several items hooked to your TV (PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, VCR, Satelite or Cable box etc etc) you will need to hook and unhook each item as needed to have them in surround sound.This is a disapointment as I was trying to upgrade from my current Kenwood system which has 5 audio/video + 1 audio only input/outputs. The reason for the upgrade is my new HDTV, which brings me to my other disapointment for this system.Although it does have component output(ie red, blue, green), it only outputs at 480i/480p. If you have a HDTV capable of 720p/1080i this will likely not be suffient for you.You'll have to take the other reviewers words on sound quality etc, I never got as far as to actually hook it up after looking at the back of the system, reading the manual etc. Just felt the need to write this as I only purchased it based on it's good user reviews :)
This product will ruin your life.Backed up all my data and then it just died a month later.No recovery. Not even the Geek Squad could bring it back to life.
The design of the ear pieces make this product borderline unfunctional. The ear buds are covered with the common type of padding making them too large to comfortably fit and stay in my ears and since the ear bud is the only thing to keep the headphones attached, any movement causes them to fall out. There is a roll of rubber under the earpiece allegedly to hold the wire away from your cheek/neck, but this adds to the frustration of putting them on. The added weight of the microphone makes the microphone side even more difficult to keep in a good position for talking. The sound quality seemed good, but the mic seemed especially susceptible to sounds of breathing, yawns and the depressed sighs of me trying to keep this contraption on... (and obviously the sound of the mic hitting my desk as it yet again falls off because I decided to look over shoulder.)
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!
I purchased this card reader to use at my job. I have tried to use it on three different computers and each time I plugged it in, it crashed the computer. It is a cute little device but did not work out good for me
This item destroyed my hard drive data. Installed and it messed up and distorted my video. Removed and reinstalled into a different PCI slot, booted up and all I got was the blue screen. Removed this obviously defective TV card and my PC would not boot. I had to reinstall my operating system and all my programs. A huge pain and hassle. Returned card to Amazon. They immediately credited my credit card $9.65 (for return shipping), THEN Amazon had the temerity and gall to deduct the $9.65 from the credit, (originally $88.99) and refunded me $79.34. For a defective item. Mr. Amazon - for less than 10 bucks you permanently lost a customer - Bye Amazon!
it does not work. I spent 20 maybe 30 hours and no luck. the guy from costumer service had no idea either. If you pay $5 for this mp3 that is $5 too much. The worst thing I've ever got
Add me to the list of poor [people] who owned this product for less than 2 years (but just long enough for the warranty to run out) before expiriencing a complete breakdown. While watching a typical no-thrills DVD I was suddenly left with no sound. Imagine my joy. Choose another unit unless you plan on upgrading within the 2-year lifecycle that many of us have already discovered.
Not sure if the other reviewer "Nando" actually tried using this particular splitter??This splitter is useless. You purchase a splitter because you need to send the output to two displays (in my case a TV and a Projector). However, with this splitter, the picture results in some snow when using 480i/480p/720p/1080i sources (such as directv or comcast). And using the splitter results in no video at all with 1080p sources such as PS3 Blu-Ray. Audio output from all sources functioned properly, but without proper video output, this device is non-functional. Solution: I removed the splitter from my configuration (my HDMI cables are not the problem).I'm searching for another splitter.
We got this camera for our little boy who wanted to play with our camera. It is very durable and handles drops pretty well. The dual views are good and the button placement is pretty good for little hands. It is a little too easy to change mode, though.HOWEVER, and this is a big however, it takes HORRID quality pictures!!! Every single picture is blurry, even with a flash. A flash makes it better, but not great. It also runs through batteries very quickly and, when the batteries are low, the flash doesn't work at all. You have to hold it perfectly still (as if a young child will do that) and you can only take a picture of something that is perfectly still. It may take a decent picture on a tripod, but not being held by anyone, even an adult. I personally tried to take a picture outside in bright sunlight and it was STILL blurry. One bit of weirdness, any video you take is relatively OK. It's just the still images.We decided it was a piece of junk and are giving him an old digital camera we no longer use instead.
I bought this USB drive in Feb 09 and started using it until it became my main USB flash drive. I never liked the design of this thing but because of storage capacity I had to carry it with me.With all my files and pictures on it and on Aug 19, it died completely. I could not make it to work and have tried so many computers at work and at home. I even tried it on WXP, VISTA, MAC OSX, W2K3, and data switches (Routers)... I couldn't access the files.I can see it as a drive but when I click on it, it says insert drive!!! and on the drive properties, it shows zero bytes. I took it to a data recovery shop and he tried but couldn't make it to work. I really forgot about the money I paid but couldn't get over the effort I put and files I lost which I had on my PC except for one excel sheet which is annoying.I thought you could learn from my experience, just get some other brand.
This is the WORST printer I have EVER owned. If you are considering buying it...you're better off stabbing yourself in the eye. It is NEVER reliable and RARELY works properly. It has to be THE shoddiest printer ever made. Honestly, I only gave it one star because I had no other choice.
i purchased this, and when i took it out of the box it was broken, i called the manufacture, they wanted to to test, retest, retest and test again on different computer, thank god i have 4 computers at my disposal, after i was upset and doing their work (full troubleshooting) they did not even offer to fedex a new on when the clearly stated it was factory bad. Told me to goto the retailer, so i called amazon , who refered me to antonline. i went in circled with these fools saying i just want a rma to return and get my monies back. I never got one just wait 2 more days ( i heard that 4 times) i talked to a supervisor who gave me a rma and am awaiting a refund now in 30 day. This was my first and last ever amazon purchase i will also never buy thru or from antonline and i am also over eikon! It's not worth the bother wait til Mac releases their own bio metric reader, this is a joke and a big hassle for nothing and i am still waiting for my monies and had to pay the postage to return the piece of junk! so i am out 3.10 and several hours of frustration!
I went and bought these dvds and a burner that was 16x,and + - formats at BestBuy. I went throught the Whole stack and they burned fine untill it got halfway throught the disk, and then they would error every time. I bought a single disk of another brand and they burned just fine. These disks are Complete Crap!!!! I took all the "Coasters" back to BestBuy and they let me to exchange them. I bough TDK this media works great.MEMOREX SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DONT BUY THIS PIECE OF "POOP" Like others says this thing dosen't fit on the car they specified and theres no way to make it fit.Trust me I'm been a system installer for more that 10 years now and I have never seen a soooooooo useless piece of plastic on my life, and even WORSE!!! Amazon is backing up this thing!.It seems like it's just a black plastic frame that you install on top of your preinstalled estero and it just to cover some openings around it, It dosen't have any means to hold or secure your stero so the stereo has to be bolted or secured by other means to your car's dashboard.Ohhh and I almost forgot! .... it also have a very thin pocket under of the unit, and it's made of cheap plastic.SincerelyA very desapointed Amazon customer.
With all honesty i am lazy in reading any manuals so i am just rating this with a bit of experience. I actually have my camera for more than a year now and still, i haven't read my manual so i can't really complain much. But this camera frustrates me though in terms of the shutter speed, it really sucks unless there is a way in the "manual" to adjust it. Sometimes image are good but sometimes not. I can't really say if it's a good camera or not but i guess the best way is to read the manual which i am planning to do pretty soon so i won't waste the money that i spent for it. In short, if you are not planning to read the manual or lazy enough to do so i would say do not buy this product, it will frustrates you too.
Like other reviewers have experienced, this printer was excellent until it failed after two weeks of going out of warranty. Never buying epson again.
Linksys WUSB54G Wireless-G USB AdapterUp to now, it's still not working!!! I'm trying to use this with my desktop and cannot complete the setup (profile status). My router is a Linksys G Speedbooster but somehow this USB adapter cannot communicate. Will just try to use a wired connection with my desktop. Meantime, this USB adapter unit is useless!
This does not support the new digital (ATSC) transmission so on April of 2009 it will go dark. They really should be giving them away at this point. The interesting thing is that they don't tell you this in the description and by law every retailer is required to post a notice on anything with an old analog tuner stating that it will not work after April 09. So don't even bother.....
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.
I was extremely disappointed. This is a glorified mini-razor and doesn't work as well. Don't bother. Save your money. I highly don't recommend!
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.
Horrible remote. I'm computer savvy, and I love my home theatre, but this remote can not be utilized. First off the software it comes with infests your computer. It's worse than Norton or Realplayer, it puts links on your desktop, on your tool bar, and even puts links in your internet browser. Then it asks you for all of your model numbers. Then it crashes. Then it asks you a bunch of questions. Then it crashes. Then it uploads the codes to your remote. At which point your remote will turn off your t.v., and not let you turn it back on. If you, say, manually turn the t.v. on, about 30 seconds later your remote will turn it off. Awesome.
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.
I thought this would be a great deal, and for some video users it is. However, the videophile that I am requires some advanced functions like frame advance and slow motion in reverse as well as forward. The VHS quality was not very good. Slow motion and fast forward were very poor quality. The DVD and VCR both play well as long as all you want to do is watch the movie (or TV show) from beginning to end! Get this, to fast forward in DVD you have to press AND HOLD the FF key. Real hard to get used to.If you just want to watch videos, not bad, but give me the real stuff!!
Had problems with the unit and did not want to send it back to Amazon. Called JVC customer service and received the total run around. On hold for 30 minutes and when the rep finally got on the phone, they were useless. Finally at my end, sent it back to the folks at Amazon and they were the pros. Great work Amazon......Terrible job JVC.
If teachers created this they did a very poor job. I bought this pencil sharpener and it did not make it through the school year. As my son would say, "this is an expensive piece of trash." I am wery disappointed.
The catch-a-call catchs my call, but it does not let me see who's calling and according to this device it is caller id compatible. Also my callers tell me my phone rings 3-4 times before i actually hear it ringing. Also box says it can put your computer on hold for 30 seconds. I'm lucky if it does 10 seconds. And when I do get off the phone before it disconnects, the computer will still disconnect 5 seconds after I hang up.
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!
Unfortunately, my experience with this unit hasn't been totally satisfactory. In the four months that I've had it, its been in the shop twice. Since each repair visit takes on average about a month, I've only had two months of use.I'll start with the positive. The dvd portion is great. I've had no problem either playing or recording dvds on this unit. The instructions are easy to follow, and the end result speaks for itself. The one slight drawback is that it takes about two minutes to load and format a recordable dvd . So you can't put in your disc and expect to start recording immediately. If you do that, you're going to miss the first two or so minutes of your program. I would advise people to load/format recordable dvds ahead of time, so that you have them on hand for those unexpected recordings.The major disappointment has been the vcr portion. From day one, tapes that were recorded on other units would not play on it. By the same token, tapes recording on this unit would not play on other vcrs. After noticing this, I took the unit in to be fixed (by Best Buy). A month later, I got it back and found the same problem. So I took it right back (to Best Buy). A month later, I got it back and found the same problem.In the end, the vcr portion has been "repaired" twice, yet still has the same problem. Not wanting to lose the use of the dvd portion for another month, I just hooked up my vcr to it, and use that when I want to view my old vhs tapes. It works out fine. But if I had known this was going to happen, I would have just bought a SONY dvd recorder, and saved myself the hassle and the money.
I got this player for my two sons so we can travel and entertain them at the same time. They like the player, it works particulary well in a car since it comes with a cable to power the player in the car. The battery is OK but a new battery ... can only be bought from Audiovox so it seems a little expensive.Picture quality is good also on TV, sound is OK when using headphones.I have had few problems with the player. Some of the problems I have had is the player is very sensitve to scrathes and fingerprints on DVDs, my Matrix DVD plays fine in other players but the Audiovox does not play it because of a few scrathes, it has problems with similar other DVDs in my collection with lots of playtime.I have had to return the product as it simply cannot play DVDs that last more than an hour and a half, when ever I get to the last 20% of a normal 2 hour movie, it will hang, make pixelation or simply skip parts of the movie, this happens even if I just turned on the player and forwarded to this part of the movie.Do NOT buy this product. I will be buying the Audiovox D1680 in stead. I researched the net, and the two players are not made by the same ...company for Audiovox, so I expect to have less trouble with the D1680.
What a nightmare! The first Linksys LNE100 TX EtherFast 10/100 Lan CARD with WOL I got was &quot;bad&quot; and was not acknowledged by my system. When I called the customer support line, I was told this is very common. I got another card and when the 'add hardware' wizard came up, it could not find the driver. I did everything to get the driver installed.... followed the instructions, browsed for the driver, tried to manually install it...everything...When I called the alleged 365 24/7 support line this afternoon, I was put on hold for 15-20 mins each time to then get connected to an answering machine! Tonite, I finally reached someone who was like the rude obnoxsious tech guy from Saturday Night Live. He gave me the same instructions that I had already tried but I tried again after I hung up with him and still no luck. He was a horrible guy...&quot;Well Sue,it's been fun but I gotta go now!&quot; I called back to speak to someone else and this next guy stated that I was missing my driver file after I told him everything that was in my a:\win95 folder. He made an attempt to be polite with me but nevertheless kept telling me to just return the product for a refund if it was not working with my computer. He told me that they do not guarantee their products on all systems. I had to remind him that I was missing the driver. I downloaded the driver from the net but that file did not work either. I will return the card and the router and NEVER do business with Linksys again. Nobody ever called me back when I left my message in the afternoon and their machine. They are laughing all the way to the bank at people buying their products as far as I'm concerned.
very misleading reviews!....the bass in these is hardly worth mentioning and the poorly designed cord? why would you make one side longer than the other?....these are horrible don't waste your money on these!
I've owned this set for a few weeks now and I am consistently blown away by the picture quality. True, standard definition programming doesn't impress, but it won't impress on any 1080p set as there's simply nowhere for those low resolution images to hide - you see them in all their ugliness. HD programming, however, is simply breathtaking, and surfing the Internet and gaming in 1080p has to be seen to be believed. This LCD has brightness to spare and the colors are simply incredible. Vivid and accurate, this TV is amazing EXCEPT for what looks like gray-white clouds visible in particular during dark scenes. My set is plagued by the clouds (the biggest cloud, about 4"w by 8"h, is in the bottom right) and I find them quite distracting. These clouds are the result of the backlight "bleeding" through the liquid-crystal screen unevenly, and they are a common issue with this set. So do your research - Google "xbr clouds" (the Sony XBR2 and XBR3 use the same LCD panel as this set) and read carefully before buying!Otherwise, there's a lot to like about this TV. It looks much better than the picture on Amazon makes it out - the case is a charcoal gray, not battleship gray, and there is a nice silver bezel running around the entire set. It's also relatively compact, as the speakers (which sound good) are tucked underneath the set. The remote is simple though you'll probably want to get a universal remote if you have other equipment. There are 2 HDMI inputs (plenty for me and if you need more, get a switch - they're cheap if you know where to look), plenty of other inputs and the menus are clear and easy to navigate.This is truly a 5 star set but for those darn clouds. Here's hoping that Sony can somehow lift the clouds away!
I have had a love-hate relationship with this mouse for years.The handling of the mouse is great, the double scroll wheel is very useful, and the programmable buttons are indispensable for me.However, since version 2.0 (today's version is 4.0), this mouse's buttons keep failing after a few months of use. It starts when double clicks don't get registered accurately, and then regular clicks fail as well.I'm on my 7th (!!!) mouse now, all free replacements from Microsoft. But it sure is annoying, having to call the Microsoft Supplemental Parts center (1-800-360-7561) every couple of months.If you look for durability, forget this mouse. Some of them failed me in as little as 3 months, but at the latest after 1.5 years.P.S. Microsoft Supplemental Parts center told me today they will NOT replace bad replacements anymore. Buyer beware.
This is the SECOND time I'm packing this thing back up to return in the last 30 days. When we initally bought this, we came home & after about 2 hours of trying to figure out the hookup and installation, I contacted Magnaxox only to find out I had a "defective" player. The VHS wasn't working (I could hear sound, but picture was only black & white wavy lines) and the DVD would not play at all (No disc message). It also made a very loud noise when a DVD was inserted. SO... we drive back down to the store we purchased it, which is 45 minutes away (we live in a rural area), and exchanged it for another one. I get home, hook it up (quicker this time), try a VHS tape. It was working, so I was optimistic...tried the DVD player... YES, it works. I was very relieved and put away the box and paperwork, feeling very happy that it was just a defective player the first time. Well.... that feeling was pretty short lived. Three weeks after use, I went to put a DVD in & started getting the message "No Disc". Uh-oh... I tried several others, just in case it was the DVD. Nope-same message. I put a VHS tape in to see if that was working alright. It began playing but within 3-4 minutes, it stopped. When I tried to eject the tape, it would not eject. When I tried to open the DVD player to remove the DVD, it would not open. Oh joy.. I unplugged it, and was going to try again, but at that point the player would not even turn on. At all. So... I unplugged it for the evening with intentions of returning it immediately. My husband plugged it in the next day and it came on & he was able to remove our movies (thankfully). The DVD is still not working, the VHS works but now there is this mysterious "snow" on the television whenever we turn this on. Hmmmm..... I believe this player is a dud. I am returning it this weekend and am buying another brand. This DVD/VCR Recorder combo has created a good deal of stress for me and probably raised my blood pressure as well:) Seriously though, I would not recommend this one. I would give it zero stars, if that were an option :)
The auto focus system is too noisy and very inaccurate. I guess the image quality is not bad but the auto focus is so bad its a deal breaker.
I bought this DVD player about an year ago. Suddenly it stopped reading CDs with avi / mpeg files. Though the description boasts that it can read DIVX files etc., eventually it does not. My DVD player stopped playing CDs with these files. So, I searched google for reviews on this DVD player. Some people said that it doesn't play DVD after some time and some said it does not play CDs. I am not sure what exactly wrong with it, but it does not read my CDs. Good Luck.
It worked fine with pinnacle studio 9. I upgraded to pinnacle studio 10 and now it captures glitchy and dropes frames. It is on the same machine and I downloaded the driver updates. It bothers me.
The clarity of this camera is fuzzy. I can only see shadows and not the clear faces of the people.
You play the movie and the subtitle kicks on, you turn off the subtitle and it turns back on again, this goes on over and over. The zoom button zooms to big and has that small box in the left top corner that blocks the picture out. You can't get that small box removed. The player is so junky, they don't even put their name on the remote, guess they don't want people to know how ... this player really is. ...buy the Apex for ..., great zoom and the subtitle works only when you want to use it.
Every teacher at our school got one of these at the beginning of the year. NONE of them made it through March. The internal gears are made of cheap plastic that quickly wear out. While the cutters no longer turn, the units do squeal quite nicely! One star becuase it's the minimum available!
If you have significant myopia (short-sightedness) on your LEFT eye, this binocular is not for you! I am disappointed with Nikon that they made an equipment without compensating for such users. I don't think it cost much to make the lens go a bit further in by 2-3mm.If you focus on infinity (let say a distant object, moon or stars) the focus knob won't go any further to compensate any short sightedness. They have a diopter adjustment on the right eye, so you can get a sharp view with your right eye but since you cannot adjust the left, blur views with your left.You are forced to wear your glasses to use this equipment which then makes it totally unsuitable for scanning the night sky since you do not want any gap to allow nearby light pollution to get in.There is nothing wrong with the optics otherwise. It is a pity that a good pair of binoculars cannot be enjoyed to the full by people without 20/20 vision. There are some Chinese brands that can focus better than this. I rather have sharp focus with slightly inferior lens than top notch lens that cannot focus.I guess that I have only myself to blame for not having 20/20 vision and assuming that Nikon would have thought about compensating for people like me...
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.
For years I have bought anything with the Logitech label. Their products have always been top quaility with good software. When I read about how this remote was programmed over the web I was very impressed with the concept. I bought the remote as soon as it came out and have been nothing but dissapointed since purchasing it for $240.00.Issue #1. Charing - The remote charges by being set on the base. Mine however almost never charges. I have to play with it wiggling it around in the base trying to get it to start charging. Even when it starts charing it often stops after 40 seconds.Issue #2. How softeware is downloaded. For some strange reason they have elected to use the web browser to download the data to the remote after you have selected your configuration. This is always a hassle as with SP2 in XP the browser blocks downloads and the user has to click the bar at the top. The process often hangs or just doesn't work. A USB driver has to be downloaded to the client's machine to start with, so why they do not use a thick client to do the downloads to the remote and communicate with their web server is beyond me.Issue #3 - The basic feel of the remote. The buttons on the remote look cool but are a pain to press and have a horrible feel under your fingers. I find myself always hitting the wrong button even when I am just trying to change the channel.I have switched back to using the all in 1 remote that came with my cable box and find it much easier to use.
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.
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.
The cartridge must be removed once a day and wiped with a moist paper towel to remove the dry ink.Save your money.
Like the previous reviewers, I had problems with sound and freezing of monitor. My remedy is to use external sound system. Since I have connected VCR/DVD and cable box to my stereo, I no longer use the monitor for audio. I also use my cable box to change channels, so I don't use the remote either except for turning monitor on and off. Another suggestion is not to use wireless network with this monitor or near it. The problem with monitor started when I was using my laptop on wireless network and the monitor froze and I could not turn it off without unplugging it. Because this monitor is designed to be used with a pc, it seems strange that it won't work with a wireless network.
I wish I had read the reviews here before following the manufacturer's claim, which was reprinted in the product description on Amazon. The good news is that it's well made. The bad news is that, contrary to the claim that it holds all your GPS cables, brackets, and the unit itself, it's only good for carrying or storing the GPS unit itself. Also, the price is excessive considering that it doesn't do as claimed. Do yourself a favor - and spare yourself some disappointment while saving some money - take your GPS to an electonics store (CompUSA, Best Buy, etc.) and buy a good padded camera bag which will hold everything for about 2/3 the price.
It is Dec 2012 and I am finally ready to use. This item does not print in dark mode. In every setting it prints very light. I am hoping that Amazon works with me. I understand it is a year later.
I HAD PURCHASED AND HAD THIS TV COMBO FOR LESS THAN A YEAR,AND IT HAS ALREADY BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES.CALLED THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND ALL THEY DO IS APOLOGIZED.THEIR WORDS MEAN NOTHING TO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT AND STRESS I HAVE HAD TAKING THE CHEAP THING BACK AND FORTH TO GET REPAIRED.AFTER TALKING TO THE TV REPAIRMAN,SINCE I WAS A FREQUENT CUSTOMER BY NOW,HE SAID THE VCR AND DVD PARTS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC AND THE LITTLEST THING LIKE ROOM TEMP WOULD WARP THIS PLASTIC AND JAM OF EAT VIDEO TAPES.SO AFTER THE 5TH TIME OF BREAKING AGAIN,I HAVE TRASH THIS TV AND NOW I WILL BE SURE TO SHOP SMART ,ALWAYS BUY ELECTRONICS WITH GOOD OLD FASHION METAL.ITS STURDY AND WILL NOT WARP OR STICK,AND THAT IS THE ADVICE COMING FROM MY TV REPAIRMAN.
I don't know whether the following people that gave this scope 5 stars were paid by Celestron or not...all I know is that I gave this scope to my father for Christmas knowing that he has wanted one for years. From what I gathered, it was going to be a great scope for a beginner and you can grow from there and blah, blah, blah. All in all, don't buy this scope. Save up and buy a nicer scope that does not shake as much. Maybe it is just because we are beginners...so correct me if I am wrong and forgive me for being frustrated...but it seems impossible to locate anything legit other than the moon. The moon is amazing to look at, but please, we want more. ;)If we master anything, and my opinion has changed with in the next couple of months, I shall post a different opinion, but until then folks I am sad to say that this was a waist of money...but even more so a waist of anticipation and excitement.
The cable that came with the antenna was shorted so it clearly didn't work at all. Once I replaced the cable, I was still very disappointed. I was able to get 4 channels pretty well. I am about 15 miles from Baltimore and 25 miles from Washington, DC. In the analog days, I could get about 10 channels from Washington and Baltimore. I even put the antenna outside the window facing Baltimore and although it was better, It was still unsatisfactory. This antenna seemed to work much better on UHF than VHF. I never could get our big networks here(NBC, CBS, and ABC). I only got 45-1, 45-2 and 56-1 and 56-2.Finally, I returned it to Amazon. No problem. Easiest return I have ever done.
I bought this player because of the generally favorable online reviews. It was also cheap and easy to unlock (make into a region-free player). After 3 months with this player, I have given up on it and will be returning it for something different. It continually freezes up, usually during the FBI warning. Other than this glitch, I have to say that the remote control unit is one of the worst pieces of plastic I have ever used. The control buttons do not have a positive feel to them and anyone with medium to larger fingers will have endless fun trying to find/press the right button! I have rated this unit 2 stars because when it did work, the picture/sound quality were both very good.
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!
First of all, they sent me the wrong model. Second, while it sounded great, it only produced sound out of ONE speaker. I know it wasn't my car stereo or MP3 player, because they work fine with everything else. I asked to exchange the item. I had to pay to ship it back even though it was obviously defective and then, though I sent it to "EXCHANGES" and was told it would be exchanged, it wasn't. It was refunded and they told me to reorder another one. Thanks...but, I'll try a different brand. What a bunch of morons! Can't even get the right item in the package, charge $10 to ship something that weight about 2 ounces, and they don't understand what "exchange" means. Sad.
This item is very flimsy. I bought two of these. One for each of my older teenage sons. I did not realize at the time that I bought them that A) The only way to charge them was plugged into a computer, and B) there was NO carrying case available for them. They have had them for three weeks now and already one has fallen from a coat pocket to the floor. A waist height drop should not destroy modern electronics, but this one is now destroyed. In addition, it does not truly play MP3's. You MUST use their software to put music on the player. You also must register the player in order to use the player on more than one computer. I have several computers networked at my house, and SONY does not need all my personal info. So, in order to go from one computer to the next, the player must be wiped before reloading music on it. On a positive note, before it was dropped, the sound quality was good. That is the only good thing I can say about it. If they would market it with a belt carrying case, or an armband case, it might be worth the risk of carrying around. However, as a stand alone, it is a little too expensive to risk falling out of your pocket.
I bought this device because I needed a USB key (it claims 2 GB) and wanted to listen to MP3's and FM radio also. Not only does it not function as a USB key (some reviews have indicated that one can download new firmware to make it do that, but how many users have the skill or persistence to do that?) but my computer (Dell Optiplex 745) does not recognize it at all (thus Windows Media Player 10 cannot synchronize to it).Bottom line: I have a VERY expensive and not very good miniature FM radio.
Randomly stops broadcasting the wireless signal several times a day, requiring a reboot. This is a widespread, verified problem. Tech support is useless. Back it goes!
I bought the case to carry a new Powershot SD110 Digital Elph camera. The case fits the camera well. It's simply constructed, there's a belt loop on the back, an opening on the flap to loop the string handle (which comes with the camera), and a velcro fastening closes the flap.But, after having my camera stored in the case for two months, I've noticed black marks on the silver exterior of the camera. I don't use my camera often, it's sat in my desk drawer for the most of the past two months and I've only taken it out to take the occasional pictures of my cats. The black marks do not come off, I've tried to scrub at them with soap and hot water. How disappointing.The case does fit the SD110 model well, but the downsides are that it left blemishes on the camera exterior. Other cons: there are no pockets for extra memory cards. I had the first generation Elph about four years ago with the Canon case, a grey colored, fabric case. The case was great because there was a zippered pocket in the front for extra memory and battery. And, the older case left no marks on the camera itself.Get the case if you want something cheap and serviceable, but watch out for blemishes on your camera.
I received the Mini 1 LED USB Lamp Light Flexible Travel for PC Notebook. Unfortunately, this is one of the worst products that I have ever ordered. The neck of the lamp is so flexible that the light won't stay put, and I can't set it at the location where it provides the best light. It just won't stay. Also, the lamp itself, without any cover over the light, is a bit eye-piercing and therefore very irritating. Since I bought it for $.99 + shipping I don't plan to return it (I'll just throw it out), but I just have to say, "This is a really crummy product."
Useless due to the very short cable, as others have pointed out.Even on a table, you need to be able to turn the notebook to show your screen to someone else or you need to move your notebook to the head of the table to connect to the projector.
It was dead on arrival, default channel could not be changed and it came with instructions from a completely different model. I downloaded the correct model instructions just to ensure I was selecting the proper sequence of button presses, still nothing. I hoped a Monster product was of better quality since they charge premium prices, even online. If it had worked it still reminded me of a blackmarket knock-off version.
The mouse is awful. The range on the wireless is less than a foot, the mouse doesn't always respond to movement and now, it has completely died. I haven't even had it more than 2 months. Terrible product.
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!
My brand new Toshiba M45-S169 laptop has a battery life of &lt;1 hour! If I had known that Toshiba was selling the M45-S169 with a substandard battery, I would have selected a different computer. Toshiba fooled me. Shame on them. I'll never buy another Toshiba product.
My GZ-MG21U HDD has same problem. Use very few times. Stopped working since last 3 months with Lens Cap Error. Sent it to JVC Center. They are asking $275 to fix. BEWARE before buying. Read reviews carefully. This looks to be widespread problem.
This printer was broken out of the box. I had it repaired by an authorized dealer and it worked great for a month. When I took it to a conference, it worked for about 10 pages and then broke again. It really let me down. I carried the printer around in the original packaging to protect it so it wasn't abused. Now I'm in the market for a printer that will actually work.
Products Tested: D-Link DWL-1000AP 11Mb Wireless LAN Access Point 802.11b D-Link DWL-650 11Mb Wireless PCMCIA LAN Network Card 802.11b vs. Linksys WAP11 - Instant Wireless Network Access Point Linksys WPC11 - Instant Wireless Network PC CardComputer Hardware: Laptop: Dell Inspiron 600mhz, W2k Network: NT 4.0 Server, W2K Server Switches: 3Com and LinksysQuality: After working with dlink first, linksys blew away dlink on the feel of quality and workmanship. As we all know, these components are so miniaturized that they could put them into any light-weight enclosure. dlink chose the light packaging approach....feels &quot;cheap.&quot; linksys chose the mid-weight package...you feel as if it has higher quality...and you got something for your $250-300! linksys chose the dual antenna design over the single on the dlink. Technically, I am not sure if it is better but the actual reception really is... These are subjective and personal factors but for most, it makes a difference.Ease of Use: From the documentation, to the support, to the software, it is really apparent dlink cut costs everywhere and with things they shouldn't. The setup is extremely confusing, the software is buggy...really, and the docs are horrible. In my manual, every other page did not have printing on it...quality control missed this! Linksys...even though I had to use the USB setup at first (dlink does not have a USB port on their access unit), the configuration was simple. The docs actually explained the parameters on the configuration screens. Once I set the IP address to one recognized on my network (I am not using DHCP), I used the linksys SNMP configuration tool to set and adjust the other parameters. I have a laptop. When using the wireless network card on the dlink, if you eject the card, the next time you re-insert the card, it does not remember your setting. You have to go back and set the parameters in order to get the card to function again. I called dlink tech support on this...on hold forever, hung up, and no call back...even when they asked and I left my mobile number, just in case... On the linksys, when I re-inserted the wireless card, it remembered the setting.Service and Usability: Both products have a signal and quality meter in their utilities. One important note...the distance specs on both of these products (I think the 802.11b category overall) are NOT accurate. Inside of your home and through walls, etc., expect much less. How much less...you need to try it out to be sure. If you have line of sight to the access unit, these distances will go up. I mounted the access unit in my living room, on top of the entertainment center. I chose this location b/c it had the best reception. With the dlink, in the master bedroom (through one wall!), I was *barely* able to use the network...0-40 on the signal meter. On one occasion, once the dlink card lost the network, I could not get back on?? The total distance to the access unit was 30ish feet. With linksys, my signal was consistent at 40-60...once or twice is dipped to 20-30 but came right back up. I also tried a configuration with the dlink access unit and linksys card. They did work together but I could not improve the signal quality. I concluded that the dlink access unit was one of the problems. When I used the dlink wireless card, several times my computer shut down automatically??Overall: Save tons of time and money...just buy the linksys system...access point and cards. Linksys is priced well and makes a quality offering. It is very clear to me that dlink is just focused on price and cutting their cost.
why is it that when i bought this a month and a half ago there was no problems, i googled my heart out and christmas and beyond all of our mp3 players go to crap. i guess thats a merry christmas from rca? has anyone had any luck with a refund, or maybe instigating a recall, there is just no reason for all of this. wheres the petition to stop rca?
I replaced my Belkin Wireless-B USB adapter with this one (I am using these with a Belkin Wireless-G router). Big mistake -- transfers are nearly twice as slow and the signal is lost intermittently. I tried to contact Linksys to address these issues by phone, waited on hold for over two hours, and was finally disconnected. I then sent a detailed e-mail to tech support describing my problems, but received no response.The Belkin-b is cheaper, faster and more reliable than this adapter, and Belkin has great tech support, if needed.
I bought the Toshiba SD-2805. It now does the Hello/Goodbye sequence on the screen without ever playing the dvd. I guess they did upgrade their product since it no longer says "protection". I believe there is a class-action law suit pending on Toshiba dvd players.
I have used TDK disks for many years. Not any more.This stack of DVD's simply does not work. I have two DVD burners, and I have troubleburning on both of them with these DVD's. In fact, I have made 19 coasters so far.Out of 19 tries. That's a pretty dismal record.
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.
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 a pair of these primarily for spring turkey hunting in S. Texas. Encountered light rain the first day out. Kept the binoculars tucked inside my shirt, but they still fogged up almost immediately and were totally useless. A pair of lower priced 10X50 Simmons my wife was using never fogged and worked perfectly. Nikons were obviously not properly vacuum sealed, but when I contacted Nikon they refused to honor their 25-year warranty, even though the binoculars were brand new. A company contact said they were not guaranteed to be "water proof." I consider water proof to be submersible; not something that won't stand up to a couple of hours of humidity and light rain. I had always wanted a pair of Nikons, based on the company's reputation. Now, I will never buy anything from Nikon, and strongly advise others to avoid buying from them as well. The product proved to be shoddy, and the company's warranty was worthless. Know if you do buy them that the company refuses to stand behind its product. I rated them poorly in every catagory because they were not useable even once. FYI, I have been hunting and engaged in other outdoor activities for more than 40 years, and have never experienced this kind of problem with any other binoculars I have ever used. I am also a professional sports and outdoors writer, and in the course of testing many products I have never come across one which performed so poorly, or dealt with a company that showed such total disregard for its customers' interests.
The mount is unable to hold my 17 inch LCD without tilting. I have followed the manufactures advise on how to prevent this from happening and it does not work. After only 2 months I am now going to have to buy another TV mount. Don't waiste your money on this product.
The mouse works great and I like microsoft products, but would feel better about this purchase if Billy (Gates) and the boys would have their products made here in the United States by legal American citizens instead of using China's slave labor force to further pad their pockets with cash. At what point is too rich too much?But I bought the thing so who is the idiot?So I gave it a 2 star rating as a shame on you jab to Microsoft.
I agree with some of the other reviews that the sound is actually very good in comparison to other in-ear headphones, but that's when I'm pushing them up to my ears with my fingers. I'm giving them 2 star's because I can't get them to stay in my ears. The ear pieces don't conform well enough to my ears to keep them in place.
THis swivel base stays in one position. It swings around, but goes back to the starting spot. I have to prop my TV to make it stay to the side. My 17 inch TV fits on it, but nothing larger. I would not buy it again.
I bought this player for my sister in August 2007. I think she used it two or three times before the screen went out. She mailed it to me, and I mailed it back to Audiovox, paying them to fix it. Over the next few months, I had to send the player to Audiovox TWICE in order to get the thing fixed. Now, after the last "fix", I used it myself for two hours and the screen went white. I don't know if the whiteness of the screen is related to low battery power or what, but it stopped working.My principal complaint is that the service/repairs are shoddy, and the company simply doesn't stand by its products. This has been a horrible waste of my time and money. I will *never* purchase an Auudiovox product again. EVER.
I am awaiting a refund for this item. After 2 days trying on my own and working with the Linksys technical support line, I could not get it to work on any of three computers. I finally went out and bought a Netgear wireless adapter that was up and running in 5 minutes. This item did not come with the Linksys install software. Instead it came with a copy of the driver installation software available on the Linksys site. Whether or not this contributed to the problem, I don't know.
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.
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.
This pencil-sized facial hair groomer - for those tiny hairs you wish you didn't have - is intended to be an improvement, and hence more expensive, than its predecessors. This one features a "swiveling" head. Yes, the head swivels - but then falls off even with the most delicate motion. You could say that it's a kind of exercise machine, because the user is always bending over and picking it up, reinserting the head on its stick, and starting the whole process over again. So I vote NO on this one, and returned it, opting for the stationery, cheaper, and more reliable kind.
I've had this DVD drive for a year and a half now, and it does work most of the time (albeit with a terribly loud whirring noise that sometimes detracts from the movie) but I've found that it cannot detect some DVDs. They are perfectly legit home videos that work in other DVD-ROMs, but not in this one. So every once in a while I have to borrow someone else's DVD player just to watch a movie, which is a nuisance. It will probably be a better deal to buy a more expensive DVD-ROM drive that runs quietly and actually works all the time.
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.
I own the most recent version of the I Pod shuffle and despite what the packing says, this armband will NOT fit it. Don't waste your time just clip it to your shirt
Broken record of a review. The print heads hopelessly clogged after about a year. Not only that, when i disassembled as much as i could, i found the ink tube/straw feed to the heads had popped off, which is why nothing at all was coming out. You need to be a surgeon with unattainable instruments to put the tubes back into one another (they're both about the same diameter).Lexmark=junk, Epson=junk, now i have to try a Hewlett-Packard.This problem is unfixable as my ink stained hand and high blood pressure will attest. Screw you, Epson.
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 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.
we have now owned this player for approx 98 days. We rarely used it for playing vcrs, and tried two in there yesterday, It chewed and destroyed both of them. Called Sylvania who were quite rude, and they said as we had owned it longer than 90 days, labor and parts were no longer guaranteed. I tried to point out that even though we ordered online via Amazon prior to Christmas, we didn't recieve the thing until the 24th and then didn't set it up immediately. They said it doesn't make a difference, we are the owners since the order date, even if it was on a UPS truck. So now we are stuck with a half functioning set. Learn from my lesson, pay up and get something with a better guarantee. 90 days from date of order is just unacceptable.
Had 2 MS mice fail this model and the MSK-1058. Neither as hardy, handy, nor feels as good as my Logitech M515. For price not a good value IMHO.
Do not buy this - time has passed this by. It's cheap, because you can do so much more now than you could in 2006. You simply cannot manipulate the videos you take on this - no USB connection to upload to a computer, no software to make changes if you could. Get a miniDV or something more modern. The miniDVD has passed. May it rest in piece.
I needed a new replacement for the USB battery charger for the D1700 and when I contacted customer services they said so sorry, discontinued. I you have one to sell: martinw@lisco.com
I loved it when it worked. It stopped working after a year. Very disappointing, but apparently pretty common. Oh well! I am not ready to shell out another $$$$ for a product which probably won't make it to the next year.
I have bought two of these both of them do not work now. It is a piece of junk. If your life depended on you using this don't it will short out on you.
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.
I just opened my dock kit and began to assemble and the included battery is too big for the C743 camera. The battery must be for one of the older cameras that is bigger. I think it's odd, as the camera dock series 3 is the correct camera dock. I'm disappointed with my purchase and wasted the money that went toward the battery. I don't know whether the dock works okay, because I didn't get that far. This is my second easyshare camera and dock and I was very happy with the first one. Now I have to buy another battery.
I purchased two of these toners for my All-In-One MF5750. Great price. However, on one of them the print is a little on the light side and attempts to improve the print quality through printer settings have not been successful. No smudges or dots, so OK in that regard.On the second one, however, every page comes out crooked, making the cartridge pretty much useless.On one of the cartridges, the Low Toner signal always blinks, and although it will print anything I send it from my computer, for some unknown reason it will not print incoming faxes. I think I'll just stick with the more expensive Canon cartridges in the future.
Monster makes quality products but so do a lot of other companies. Why would you want to pay three to five times as much? You will not see any difference or hear any difference. Shop smart.
When i received the battery I placed it in the charger. It indicated full charge. Removed from Charger and placed in camera. Camera would not power up. I charged battery per instructions included and it would not revive. I contacted Seller and they gave full refund no questions asked. I gave a 2 star rating because the battery was not good and caused me to have to contact the seller in order to get a refund. If I could give a Customer Service Rating it would be a 5.
I was gifted this for use of iPod at our local pool. After having it plugged into the wall, so it could charge the iPod, I went to unplug it and take it with me. When I unplugged it the machine went into this very loud, feedback sound and completely blew the speakers. It is a total waste of money. Unfortunately the item was a gift and purchased/gifted after 30 days, beyond the return policy. Spend your money more wisely.
After trying unsuccessfully to use a Lynksis router with Vista, I bought this product without doing any research 5 days ago. What a mistake! After 4 straight days calling customer service (both D-Link and my DSL provider who kept blaming each other) with people who you can not understand, they finally figured out I needed a firmware upgrade. After upgrading, it worked- for about 2 hours before it dropped the connection. Do not make the same mistake I did, avoid this at all costs! Customer service was terrible, with 20 minute waits to talk to a person.
Brother printers may be cheap, but the drum units for them are not. This is a classic business trickery. They tease you with a cheap first buy. Then you have no choice but to continue buy the expensive parts. Furthermore, the quality of the drum is not good either. The company says that one drum unit can be used for 12,000 pages assuming 5% coverage. This is not true. The drum unit replaced with the original one in my printer had problems far before printing that number of pages based on 5% coverage.
Terrible Christmas gift. I wish we would have gotten the I Touch instead first. We struggled with this device for over a week trying to buy the software to go on line with it, but it never worked. No one ever answered the phone in 10 days of trying and being on hold for hours.
Cables To Go - 13400 - 3M (9.8ft) USB 2.0 A/B Cable (White) (Purchased on 03/19/2008)by Cables To GoThe pictured used to promote the product (and even the one in the e-mail from Amazon) was incorrect, therefore I either ordered or they sent me the wrong tool for the job.The item you see to the right was the one promoted and the one I wanted. I got one with two flat connectors instead. It was totally wrong! Be careful when ordering from picture representations from this company.
I loved the picture quality of this camera, but the first one I bought I returned after 3 months because the zoom wouldn't return..exchanged it thinking canon is a good product but the second did the same thing only just after a year and the warranty was void..I sent it to canon and explained but they refused to believe me and offered to fix it for $90.00...I will not buy canon products again.
After 3 days to set up and a couple calls to tech number, the remote still doesn't duplicate all the functions. Maybe it doesn't work with high end equipment, properly. Software for set-up is outdated and slow.
the first shipment i got, i promptly shipped back to amazon for an exchange because the left channel was simply dead with nothing coming out of it. once i received the second pair of headphones (very promptly---i give amazon credit for that), i tried them out. first thing i noticed was how much noise there was on the sound quality, and also, the complete lack of any bass. secondly, the flexible wires that wrap around you ear are alright (main reason I bought this product), but the angle that the buds are attached them is a bit uncomfortable; you feel as though the speaker is slightly protruding outside of your ear cavity. but those are just quality issues, the main problem was that with two hours of use, one of the channels (this time, the right) started outputting WAY too much noise (a hissing sound) that more or less drowned out the music. i discovered that by pressing down on the wire where it was attached to the volume control, the hiss went away, and by letting go of the pressure, it came right back. these things just aren't manufactured and/or assembled very well. since this too is defective, i'm sending it back and just buying a more trusted brand. take my advice and shell out another $10; it's worth it.
Anybody thinks the PC is less expensive and a good bargain. For me the biggest investment is your time, not your money. I want to give this product rate 0 start, which is not available.I could not agree more with the review by D.Alejandro. Same things happened to me. Seems it is not an isolated case. I first ordered A1610N, several days after I got it, screen became only dotted lines. Did several recoveries, no luck, had to return to HP. Thought it was only an isolated case, ordered an A1650. Arrived in Jan. It ran good for several days, then no boot. Had to do recovery three times, it always ran good for several days, then the PC just went on strike, no boot, blank screen nothing. Have to ship it to repair center. Not sure whether they can fix it or not. Just consider the hassel and long hours you spent on this junk. Called tech support, really could not help you in anyway, except thank you for holding the line. Don't know how HP claims it s customer service is one of the best.Today's HP is no longer the old HP you used to know. I was a loyal customer, my old HP brio PC ran several years without a single problem. Today HP cuts corners to become price competitive. I don't care whether the PC is made in Mexico, or the support call center in india as long as it can provide quality services and products. Clearly HP can not do it. I should have given Dell a serious consideration. NO HP products any more!
To clarify the comment, made by many reviewers, that this novel has no resolution: I think the problem is not that Tartt fails to neatly resolve this book in traditional whodunit style--after all, The Secret History wasn't really a whodunit either, since we know from the get-go who gets killed and who kills him; the suspense of TSH comes from how the action unfolds. But even if readers don't go through The Little Friend with the goal of "finding out what happened" (that is, if we focus on aspects other than the "mystery," as the book's small contingent of fans have urged), the ending still doesn't work. It is certainly possible to write a very good novel that does not solve its own "mystery" (e.g., Tim O'Brien's "In the Lake of the Woods" comes to mind), and ambiguity can definitely provide resonance to a story (most of the great novels of the 20th century end with some sense of ambiguity). Unfortunately, that doesn't happen here. TLF's ending doesn't suggest an intrisic, thematic ambiguity. It suggests, as other reviewers have said, a writer who didn't know how to end the story, or even how to effectively move the story toward its ending. If Tartt had no intention of ever solving the mystery, that's fine, but then that unsolvability should mean something--and as readers are saying over and over again, it doesn't.One other note: so often when a novel gets panned in the majority of its reviews, the few readers who enjoyed it will chastise everyone else by effectively saying, "Well, if you didn't enjoy this book, obviously you're only fit to read simplistic, mainstream, conventional drivel." I know you TLF lovers must feel miffed at the harsh (sometimes downright nasty) reviews, but be honest: all media hype and personal insults aside, the book has some serious flaws.
Although the case pictured above is black, if you order this item you will receive a brown and orange Belkin Kaiser Flip Case. Yuck.
Epson is facing a class action suit in LA Superior Court. Seriously, check it out. You may be due some money. I recently got notice of this by mail from a law firm. Good!! this product stinks! The civil suit revolves around fraudulant ink cartridge performance. Ive owned two of these turkeys. They do guzzle ink, half full cartridges "inform" the printer that they are dry, causing the printer to quit working until you replace the cartridge! If a color cartridge is sending an "empty" message, you cannot print a BLACK/WHITE document! It will not let you! Until you replace the color cartridge unnecessarily. Another beef, when printing a b/w photo, it uses some color ink for some reason, I often get a greenish black image! I called Epson help, and they were worthless. I finally got a decent b/w photo by setting the printer for mat paper while actually using glossy paper (Epson paper). Both printers had the same flaws! Don't waste your money on Epson.
I work on a Macintosh and the reader is fabulous for moving photos from my digital camera. It became indispensable for me. But there are no drivers for Mac OS X, and Viking hasn't announced any plans for compatability. As a result, the ease-of-use that I bought the reader for has gone waaaay down.
Length:: 1:06 MinsI ordered this Lemnar battery for a back up for my new Canon camera, battery and charger. You will see here that this is a "Bait and Switch" offer, it is NOT the Lemnar DLC4L that was sent, but a generic, no name/ID battery which box states: For NB-4L.Update: This "Lemnar brand that is actually generic" battery was purchased from The Battery Center through Amazon, which is noticeably missing from their list of sellers now, 1 day after submitting this footage. The current sellers demand more than $7.00 a battery now, almost 4X price we all paid The Battery Center, not including shipping. Hmm...I wonder if their batteries are generic too...
before you buy this product look at your stereo... this does not fit my 99 4runner limited... wast of time and money... shame on you Amazon.
Phillips has one of the worst and unreliable and unfriendly customer service and i would not buy their products unless money saving is paramount and a rude and inefficient customer service is not a bother!!!
I'm not sure why I bought a fish eye lens, but I thought I would use it for the macro function. Mistake: the pictures are so fuzzy I would not waste the ink and paper to print them. I tried to sharpen them but that just made them noisier. The edges are so blurry that one would hope a viewer would think you meant to do that. Anyway, the macro function could (and was) better replaced by my 18-55 lens. I have put it back in the box to store it high out of sight. I guess this just proves you get what you pay for.
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Pyramid CDR49DX AM/FM/MPX CD Player/Receiver with Detachable Face. I gave this a rating of 1 since it is least that can be given or I would have given a ZERO. I have this POS simply because it came in my Travel Trailer, man what a let down, the camper is awesome then hey lets listen to some music, OK there I got the station now to sit down, just get sat down and you have to get up and reset station because it moves on it's own---developers hay if you are going to sell such a POS at least send a remote a long with then you won't get bashed quite as bad.PLEASE RUN AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FROM THIS UNIT AND IF POSSIBLE FROM THE ENTIRE COMPANY LINE, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE THEM STEP UP AND MAKE A DECENT UNIT. M2CW.
I hope that when I can figure out how to install this hardware on my Palm I will be happy with it. So far, all the help, hints, and suggestions don't work. If someone knows a secret to this TELL ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
with the above negative reviews. I finished the book last night and could barely slog through the last 100 pages. Where's a good editor when you need one? The book detoured into too many directions with an unbelievable resolution. I thought Tartt left behind her original premise of Harriet's solving the murder of her brother and went into a writing frenzy about rednecks on speed. I loved The Secret History, but was disappointed by her second effort.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a dedicated Epson user (3 Epsons at home and 4 at work over the past few years) I have arrived at the conclusion that Epson quality is no more. The CX5400 I have died after 18 moinths from the fatal manufacturing flaw that so many 5400 users complain about. That flaw is the ink tube clogging and being almost impossible to repair. The same thing has happened to the CX4200 I have at work. Take my advice, Epson is no longer the standard in inkjet printers. The Durabrite ink may be the undoing of Epson. This ink is far too prone to clogging. If Epson does not make a change and soon they will be at the bottom of the heap if they are not there already.
I'm was entirely satisfied with SA8001, SR7002 and DV4001 and recently decided to get the award winning DV6001 because of its image qualities.I purchased it in the US and brought it to Brazil. God, what a mistake!Unfortunately my player is one of those which image thru HDMI drops out when playing DVDs. Till this trouble comes out for the first time I hadn't heard about this bug, but I soon suspected it was a firmware related issue. Then I decided to send an email to the customer technical support to get a newer version of DV6001's firmware. Guys, I must say I got shocked when I read Marantz reply. They simply wrote "bring your player back to the USA".Honestly, I am very disappointed with Marantz. I've been a great fan of Marantz and bought many of its products recently. Furthermore, I used to recommend its products to all my friends and many of them eventually did purchase Marantz's products.Unfortuntaley, I regret that! I didn't realize Marantz would deny providing me with its technical support when required. If DV6001 drops out thru HDMI out, it's entireley Marantz' mistake, not customer's. They should have made sure the firmware of DV6001 was 100% ready before start selling it. Now I am about to kick off my player and I swear never getting any Marantz products again. Moreover, I regret deeply having recommended its products to my friends.
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.
These are HD cables for the original Xbox. There are some lines that come across the screen from time to time and the image gets blurry. It may be an oddity and a broken set of cables, so I do not hold it against the seller. Because I paid so little for this, I am not raising a big stink, but I am looking for another set of these from another seller currently.
Piece of junk. I agree with the other reviewers. It ate several tapes before I finally just threw it out.
The 53331 ink cartridge only showed 20% ink level when new. And did run out quickly. Very disatified.
My husband bought this product for my daughter for a long road trip. This was the first portable DVD player that we have purchased. At first we thought that it was wonderful , the picture quality was good, the sound was great, and installation was very easy. About three months after the purchase it began to break. At first the door that holds the DVD in place behind the screen broke off. My daughter was overly gentle with the product because she enjoyed watching movies on the commute to school each morning so she was devistated when it broke. Soon after the door broke the machine began to work unreliably. Sometimes it would work and sometimes there would be sound without a picture. Now the machine works some of the time and the picture is ALWAYS in black and white. This is very upsetting to us because the DVD player was costly and we have not even had it for a year and it is already useless. I have contacted the warranty department of Nextar and have authorization to send it back and they say that it will take 6 - 8 weeks to fix. We will see if they hold true to their word about repair time. If I had it to do over I would NOT buy this product. I would definately go for a player that is manufactured by another company.
I really wanted to like this monopod. I have a Nikon Digital SLR, so I wanted something better and more rugged than the flimsy low-end monopods, and this sure looked like it would do the trick.This monopod is very sturdy, rigid, and well-made. The flip-to-lock tabs set the leg length securely wherever you want, and they don't slip. It's quite impressive.This model has a so-called "quick-disconnect shoe": you attach the camera to the shoe, then attach the shoe with camera to the monopod. Be warned: this is the ONLY way to attach a camera to this monopod; you can't just screw it on."Quick-shoes" are a professional standby, but you should consider whether one really fits your needs or not. A good pro quick-shoe system is above all stable and secure; it's quick and easy to attach and remove the shoe from the camera, and also to attach and remove the camera with shoe from the monopod/tripod.Unfortunately, I found that this model has problems in all these areas. Maybe because just the little shoe of a pro system costs as much as this whole monopod.To use it, you first remove the quick shoe from the monopod, flipping a spring-loaded release lever while pulling the shoe in a particular direction and lifting up. It took a little doing, but I finally got it off. Then, you need to find a quarter or something similar to turn the screw which attaches the shoe to the bottom of the camera; you can't do it with your fingers since there's no knob. Then, line up the screw with the hole in the bottom of the camera and screw it in as tightly as possible.Then, you drop the camera with quick shoe attached back into the recess in the top of the monopod, while pulling the release lever. I thought it would just neatly drop right in. Silly me. Unless it's lined up quite carefully, it won't. But after a while, and some futzing, it does. Of course, while doing this, you're balancing the monopod with your left hand and the SLR with your right, while pulling on that release lever with your other hand.Unfortunately, Vanguard doesn't give you much help: there are no index marks to show which way the shoe, camera, and monopod attach to each other, and the instructions provided only talk about tripods, not monopods.But now (whew!) you're ready to take a picture. Hope it wasn't something moving, because it'd be gone by now.Well, maybe I just need more practice with this thing, because some people love it. And I was willing to do that, until I picked up the monopod, and my camera swung sharply to the right. No, it didn't come off, fortunately, the screw just loosened. Guess I didn't tighten it enough. So I reversed the procedure above, removed the quick shoe and camera, re-tightened the screw as tight as I could get it with the quarter, and put it back together again. I picked up the monopod, and the camera swung sharply to the right. It was loose again.I CANNOT tighten that screw enough with the quarter to hold my camera securely, and I've got pretty strong fingers. Obviously, my camera and lens are too heavy for this monopod, or rather, for its quick-shoe system.But besides the insecurity, for me it's just too much time and hassle to put together, which keeps me from using it for spontaneous shots which still need some stability. I can get my camera on and off my ancient Sony non-quick-shoe tripod in a fraction of the time it takes with this monopod, and I don't need a quarter, and it doesn't come loose, either.I considered leaving the quick shoe on the camera all the time, as the pros do. You can, but it adds a 5/8" high lump to the bottom center of the camera, so it's unstable when you put it down, the lens now carries part of the camera's weight, and it could mar some surfaces you set it on. I guess I could just leave the camera on the monopod all the time, but I don't really need it that much.If you have a smaller, lighter, point-and-shoot camera, this monopod may work fine for you -- as long as you're more patient than I am, not interested in spontaneous shots, have strong fingers, and always have a quarter handy.
I hate this cd/mp3 player.When I open the package,I can't find the belt clip and AC/DC adapter.And 45-Second Antiskip is [bad].One more thing,the color of LCD is not orange,just the normal LCD.
Thd software come with this device sucks! I installed/uninstalled it three times, I even go to their website to download the driver cause i doubted the CD come with my adapter was bad. but the driver i downloaded from their website was as bad as the CD one. You even can not see some menus correctly. They displayed as wierd characters. Since I bought it very cheap after rebate, dont want to return it.
I returned it. Would not pick up an FM station I get perfectly well in the set it was replacing (an inexpensive Sony with a telescoping single antenna). I just wanted something smaller and more attractive. I'm not picky and I wasn't expecting much. I just wanted to listen to NPR, play Cassettes (books on tape), and CD's. It had the worst reception I've ever experienced. It would not separate channels.This has a long wire for an FM antenna. You'd think that would allow some custom placement that would work. NO! Best was bunched up in the back and even then it (insert crude insulting rant from angry customer here!). It has an FM and an AM antenna. YOU CAN NOT SEPARATE THE TWO. You are stuck with the clunky AM antenna you may never use, on your counter top or desk. It has a proprietary PLUG for the stupid antennas so you can't even go out and buy a better FM antenna!!!!As for the sound -- not good -- cheap speakers but that is what I expected at this price. The features indicate a good value but it is not if it does not have a good receiver or at least the option of overcoming its faulty receiver with a good antenna (not needed by any other radio to get the same station, including the one in my cheap, cheap mp3 player with NO antenna!)
This product works for everything but cell phone use. It broke too easily and the metal base is too large to fit inside the casing that many cell phones have protruding around the audio jack.
I bought this webcam 4 years ago. It does not work with my new Mac. The driver is not existing for Mac neither on Sony site. It does not support OS X. Only Windows XP???I used Macam app. which is a driver for webcams on OS X and that camera is not supported neither (when over 400 are...).Don't waste your money if you have a Mac.
I am a student living in a dorm situation and so wanted some basic protection for my lap top computer. I purchased the defcon cl because it was inexpensive, widely availible, and easy to use. Unfortunately, it has one major drawback, occasionally it decides to change the number combinationss which unlock it. I went to the company website and they suggested trying the numbers immediately around the combination and if that failed trying all the number combinations possible (there are 10,000). Several hours, one blister, and 1787 combinations later, I got frustrated and used a jewelers saw to cut through the connection to my computer (this solution took only five minutes). I would not suggest this lock to anyone who lacks the patience to try trial and error experimentation until they reach the correct combination, nor anyone attending a school with a metalsmithing program.
I'm glad to see that I am not the only one who has had problems with this machine. It worked great for months (but much less than a year) then suddenly it would no longer play discs. I took the cover off to see if there was anything I could possibly fix and a piece had totally come loose, the main part responsible for spinning the disc. Needless to say it was beyond my help. It's dumpster material now. Please don't waste your money, too.
I don't trust this product what so ever. The auto clock didn't work right away. I used manual and now my clock keeps changing an hour off repeatedly. If for some reason the power flickers, all timers are gone. Two of my local channels keep switching between stereo and mono, therefore completely messing up my recording. The component video outs are screwed up and the fan is making a wierd noise. The pluses on this unit are that it can play and divx formats and it has an HDMI output. If you like playing a lot of movies this unit is ok. If you record movies or tv shows, If I were you, I'd get the Philips DVDR-3320v. I have them both. The philips is a better unit. The LG just have more features. If you have specific questions, EMAIL ME. imperialdefence@yahoo.comAs far as a regular programing, I don't recommend this unit. but the unpconversion on this recorder is amazing. I only play dvd's in this unit. It plays multiple formats and it has the ability to pause live tv with ram disc. When I wrote this review, I was big on tv recording but now I'm not and it much better than the phillips dvd unit that I reviewed because of the advanced features avaliable on it.
I got this at Office Max (...), but it's going back. I installed it and found myself unable to burn .wma files onto a music CD. Whenever I tried, it gave me an error message saying that it didn't recognize "file.wma", and that it only supports formats such as .mp3, .wav, ..., .wma!After attempting to upgrade the software with their website (which took forever and didn't help), I found out that I would have to upgrade to the platinum edition ($$$) to use .wma's.Sadly, my old burner's software (which I loved) won't work with this drive. So it looks like I'll be returning this drive, and getting the (...) burner here on Amazon, since it comes with good software.
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!!!
When you load a tape in the VCR part the tape gets stuck and it feels and looks like the unit will break. 300 bucks is a lot of money for something with such a poor design.
These Binoculars came very highly rated, they would not focus right out of the box. Had no trouble with refund.
I bought this adapter so as to be able to connect USB devices to a micro-USB cable which I have. However, the adapter will not work if connected to a micro-USB cable -- it must be connected to a cable which also has regular ("A") USB at the other end.
Contrary to the sizing chart on the Tamrac website that listed this product as perfect for the Canon D10 water proof camera, this was way too big for it even with all the accessories (charger, extra battery, cables, 6 SD cards) packed with the camera in the main compartment. The camera and all the accessories were bouncing around inside the case that the screen on my D10 ended up all scratched. It felt like it can fit another smaller digital camera in there. Camera bags are meant to be snug to protect the camera but this one was just too big for my new D10 that I had to return it without even attempting to use it since my trial run resulted in a big scratch on the screen of my D10. If you are buying this specifically as a case for the D10--DON'T! Save yourself the trouble of going through what I went through.
The unit does NOT play MP3's as advertised/marketed. It plays DVD-movies and CD-Audio just fine, but not MP3's. I called the mfg'er and they verified that this model has never had the capability.
It's hard to find this ink cartridge, so I'm grateful for it's prompt availability from Amazon....
The construction materials are substandard. With normal usage over 1 month the wire insulation turned to a consistency of playdoh leaving the wires completely exposed. Sony needs to address this materials failure.
Bought new, could get the click buttons working, but it wouldn't move themouse pointer. Also it's kinda bulky, other similar products have aplace in the mouse where you can store the USB receiver. Couldn't geta refund or replacement from Gear Head Tech support, just had to throw itaway
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 ordered this for my Dad for Fathers Day and it was delivered fast! He has one of the other Crosley players but it does not record to CD which he really wanted. Recently the cd player door will not stay closed on his original Crosley ( he has only had it a couple years and it was not cheap either!)... anyway so I figured I would order him this one to replace it with. It was delivered 2 days before Fathers Day and I was real happy about that. He was very excited and tried to set it up and the display does not work. He tried for a couple of hours working with it and the screen would come on but would not show any of the functions. Well he is very disappointed and so am I. I have scheduled a UPS pick up and decided on a refund instead of an exchange because I want to make sure my refund goes through ok first before I reorder. I have never returned anything to Amazon before so I hope it will be a smooth process. After reading some of these reviews I am really nervous about reordering ..... but I know he really wants one, so I guess I will.
Had this plugged into one of the two inputs in a Mac Powerbook. Plugged into this was a mouse and a printer. Neither drew power. Printer worked OK but the mouse turned on and off every few seconds, making work near impossible. It's like this thing has a fast switch inside switching between the inputs live/not live. But not fast enough for the mouse to stay connected to the Mac.I'll buy a different kind and see what happens.
The keyboard is working fine but mouse is a big problem. It says that laser mouse is 35 times more accurate than optical mouse. I have not seen such a bad mouse (optical or trackball one). There are no CD with drivers. Their support site has a button for downloading drivers, which does not function.Hopefully somebody from GearHead would read this review and take some action.
Good for shooting but not editing or transferring movies to other dvds. Dont buy this product, sony is garbage.
This Samsung TV has nothing special compared to Sony or Panasonic. As someone else mentioned below, 10000:1 ratio is overstatement. There is no difference at all.The brigtness is a bit dimmer compared to other brands. But worst of all, the speakers. The speakers sounded as if Samsung just put them on for decoration. 5.1 Home Theater speaker system is a must for this pathetic TV. You will be disappointed, and you will long for Panasonic.I see that the TV has mixed reviews. But why does Amazon keep changing the price? It started around $1700 then $1800, now it's at $2000. It went down a bit before, but came back up again. What's going on? Amazon used to be a reliable internet store, but nowadays, it's just another store with bunch of crooks.
I bought this to be able to play my Ipod shuffle through my car radio speakers. It works, but the sound quality was not good at all in my KIA Sorrento. In my husband's newer VW Jetta, the sound was not perfect but much better.
The review announces this item to be able to read US DVD as well as European. It's wrong. The first thing you discover on the box is: "This DVD only plays DVDs from the US"!!!
This camera case does not come with a shoulder strap. I felt this should be a universal accessory for a camera case. It also does not have many pockets to store loose items. I was looking for a small and inexpensive case that my camera would fit into. What I got was a cheap case.
I bought this unit from Best Buy in the first week of November and by the first week of December I had great picture, but no sound. I brought it back and the store exchanged it for a new unit, since the problem occured within 30 days. The second unit did fine until mid April, and again the same problem occured. Being past 30 days, the solution has become a lot more complicated. And there is truth to the saying: "you get what you pay for!"I'm shopping for another unit....
First off, I want to say that I am a professional translator who also works for a software company. I bought this and attempted to install it on my MacBook. It was hard to install. I would say, compared with almost all other software products I have every bought, this was one of the harder installations. When I got done installing, the dialog box said "0 items left to install". It then gave me a choice of "Quit", or "Back". But I did not know if I had installed it correctly. Also, it only worked the third time I tried installation, after I had clicked on multiple icons and basically re-installed everything. Wow. Not easy.Once it runs, it looks pretty good and is actually pretty cool stuff. The flashcards and interactive dialogs are really pretty cool. Unlike other interactive software products, this one doesn't cost $ 200 or more. So overall, I really like the product. But installation was hard, at least for me (I realize that maybe not everyone had that problem).
Purchased on a deal for $30ish a piece. Now im seeing why they were so cheap. First unit arrives and it does nothing. No windows device will pick this drive up. Acronis doesn't see it either. I figured maybe I needed to format, but it isn't in computer management either so I cant format it effectively.Sent the first unit back and Amazon shipped me a new one. Amazon handled the entire process wonderfully. I'll buy from Amazon again, but most definitely not from WD again. Highly disappointing experience from this unit will drive me back to other manufacturers for years to come.The second drive arrived late last week to the same problems. It isn't recognized by anything whatsoever. So two drives, DOA. Time for a refund!
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.
Put any source of music into the shower, and you've vastly magnified the experience, whether that means waking up with more zest or soothing down with more soul. But something this large should pack more volume and more features - or cost less. For a few bucks less, you can get more in some competing products.
This totally DOES NOT fit a Canon Rebel T1i. I should have read ALL of the reviews before adding this to my wish list. Now I have to figure out how to return it....
I sit next to this monstrosity at work. I see and hear the complaints daily. It pulls multiple pages while both printing AND faxing. We even sent it back to be fixed because of another issue, and it is still as difficult as ever.DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE
There used to be a ton of negative reviews for this item, but low and behold they are all gone. I'm going to make this short and sweet....AVOID THIS USB FLASH DRIVE!!!! Like other reviews before me I didn't listen because of the cool looking rugged factor of this device. Well, the "wow" factor goes away when you get your first "USB device is not recognized" pops up on your work or home PC. Lucky for me I heeded the reviews and didn't dump 32 gigs of sensitive material on this POS! It will work for about 2-3 months and then you will start to get the errors. You have been warned, and I would strongly suggest SanDisk or anyone else for that matter. I can't believe this company has the balls to ask the money that they are for this junk!!!!
The cord gets just as tangled as any other set of headphones. Worse the cord is slippery enough that my gear ties can't get a decent grip.The base is good though.
My DLink router and WiFi PC card, installed over a year ago, worked fine, with no installation troubles. Since then, I installed an Ethernet bridge for my PS2 and now, wanted to add the USB print server. Similar to D-Link's bridge, documentation is incomplete. I made the mistake of jumping ahead and mistakingly plugged in the power to the DP-311U before turning the printer on. Now, I have to get an RMA, send it to DLink, and wait for them to reset it, as there is no at-home reset option. DLink has an advantage with this product as there are no similar products from the major router manufacturers. Unfortunately, this translates to an expensive product with poor documentation and technical support (who could not answer if the product is compatible with my Epson product).
I normally have a pleasant shopping experience at amazon.com. But this mouse is the worst thing I have bought here or elsewhere in a long time.It's unfair to say it doesn't work. But from the first day, it someimes works and sometimes doesn't. And you are never gonna know when it is going to stop working when you sit down in front of your computer. When it doens't work, I have to unplug it and re-plug it into a certain position (not fully plugged in, that way it is certain that it won't work). And I have to do this a couple of times per day. There is nothing wrong with my computer's USB port, I tried plugging in my printer and internet cable in the same port (into a fully plugged-in position) they all work all the time. Now I am getting tired of this and will throw the thing away even though...sometimes it works.
I purchased one last year and thought it was great, then this past May 2007, I purchased 2 more. One broke just outside of the 90 day labor warranty and Panasonic wants $95 flat fee to fix it, of course that doesn't include parts since that is still under warranty. The original one, which is now about 18 months old will only take indoor pictures. For some reason, as soon as you try to take an outside one, the camera goes black. The indoor pictures have lines all throughout the picutes. This one is out of warranty all together. The only one left is one of the two purchased in May. If I were able to get a refund I would. The picture quality on this camera is getting terrible. No matter what setting I have it on, they pictures look great on the computer, but if I get them printed out, or I print them out, they are grainy. Do not waste your money on this camera!!! I would never buy a Pansonic again!
Erratic connection problems. Keystrokes are intermittant at times and mouse is slow to respond.
I've had problems with my MFC printer since the day I purchased it. First, I had problems connecting to the printer over my network. The IP address constantly resets and my laptop fails to recognize the printer 4 out of 5 times. This requires me to re-start the printer, reset the printer's network configuration and then re-start my laptop.The copy resolution is terrible. They all turn out blurry and fuzzy - even after numerous attempts to correct the resolution through the printer head alignment feature. This problem has never gone away, thus rendering the copying feature worthless.The ink runs out very quickly and the printer does a poor job of sensing when the ink is running low. Often, the printer thought the ink was about to run out when in actuality there's sufficient ink left. The problem is that once the printer thinks the ink is low, you can't do anything until the ink is replaced. Therefore, I rarely use the machine as a printer.To top it all off, about 1 1/2 years after purchasing this machine, I received a "Failed to Init." message which means that the printer has a mechanical issue that needs fixing. The printer is completely unusable until this problem is fixed - costing more than the cost of a new one.I decided to purchase a Canon MX-700 (for ~$100) and love it. This Canon machine is everything I was hoping for in an all-in-one printer. I will never purchase another Brother product again.
I bought these because they were cheap - and I guess you get what you pay for. I thought the sound was ok, but I almost always listen to podcasts or audio books, so I'm not that fussy. However, it had a couple other problems. The retracting mechanism stopped working in a very short time, and since this was one of the reasons I selected these, that was very disappointing. Also, the winding piece is too heavy, and doesn't have any kind of clip to hold it in place. It kept pulling the earbuds out of my ears. I ended up having to clip the lanyard from my mp3 player to it to hold it. I'd recommend trying something else.
If you want closed design and very comfortable headphones, these are great. I was greatly disappointed with these. I tried breaking them in for over 100 hours.Sound is indeed very clear but the depth is non-existing.I have them currently connected through a 4 channel headphone amp. I have my Senn 555 and 650 connected as well. I use a HK AMP reciever.Music is just too bright on the Sony.If you are only used to earbuds you will not know the difference.So if you listen to hip hop, jazz, rock like dire straits, floyd, you will not like these headphones.If you like all the goodness with depth (bass) try the SennsI see a lot of musicians using these, while recording, looking for flaws, mixing. Well it might be great for them but for rest of us who need to listen and enjoy our music, these are not it.
I would also like to thank panasonic for nothing. Did they do no testing before putting this product out? It seems like this motor fails pretty consistantly. For sake of argument, I had this DVD player for around a year and a half before it crapped out. And it sounds like I was one of the lucky ones.
As said by other people, if the product works it is great. Then suddenly within a year, it dies. And to think I used my Staples Rewards to purchase the product.
It broke soon after I installed it. I threw it away and didn't return it so didn't get my money back.
Although this compilation of tools is appropriate for the job, the overall quality is Walmart style at best. Screwdrivers are cheap plastic handled garbage, and the rest are the type you find at Home Depot in the 99 cent bins. Since receiving it, I have since replaced almost everything with my own tools. The case is a nice size to carry it all but made out of cheap plastic which I expect to fail in a short time. Overall, total crap at an inflated price. Buy your own stuff and stick it in a high quality leather case which is what you should have got for this price. Use cables to go for cables, not tools.
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 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.
Struggled with it from the start. I called customer support and all they did was send me links. Sent back hopefully to get credit and plan on buying a Garmin.It did work well for acouple of days, but then struggled with software and other issues.
Seems like a great product. Be aware that this product is useless without one of the Lowepro Waistbelts. Also be aware that unless you are VERY familiar with how web gear works, getting this thing set up is going to cause you a seemingly endless amount of frustration. The picture is misleading - it doesn't snug up tight like it shows, and getting everything together is a huge pain. Don't think you're going to use this part-time, either. Getting it all snugged up takes a fair amount of effort. Be prepared to buy two complete setups (this one plus a more traditional bag setup) if you don't think you're going to be wearing this full time.I think this has potential to be a terrific product, and that Lowepro blew it by deciding to not include any sort of usable or useful instructions.
The headphones have great sound quality, and if your ears are the right size, fit on you perfectly.But if you use them alot, they quickly fall apart and break (and thats from daily use, not from abuse). The cord is made out of some fabric that, as another reviewer said, almost seems to dissolve. It's like a stretchy form of rubber that quickly splits and rips.And where the cord meets the actual rubber that goes behind your ear, the cord rips and breaks off from the earbud, and the only thing keeping it intact is the wire itself.These seem like headphones that were designed for short, short use. I got about 2 months use out of them, and am extremely mad that this has happened so soon. for even 30$, its just not worth your time.
Required to use Windows Media player to transfer music. That's an ugly experience.So-so music quality. No lossless music formats supported.I watched the ease with which my daughter transferred music on her iPod with envy.Just returned mine.The whole thing was no fun!Tom Morris
this is a pretty nifty clock . Nothing to bad here - just DO NOT count on the projection - it is VERY diffieculy to see.
Came apart on the first use. I knew I was taking a risk buying this but I went for it because I have had good luck before with similar items, I guess my luck ran out.
Sadly, on Christmas morning when our daughter opened this, the view finder didn't work. It was just fuzz. Needless to say, our daughter was disappointed. When we tried to get another one to replace it, the camera was no longer available. So while we thought it would be a fun toy for our daughter, we were disappointed.
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.
This cable came fulfilled from Amazon from a third party merchant. The quality was incredibly poor, we could not get an image to appear reliably on the screen. 0 Stars from me!
I've been getting 2 or 3 "cyclic redundancy" errors on nearly every DVD+R used for data so far (6 of 7). No software detected errors on video DVD but 2 or 3 very loud shots of static in the movie lead me to suspect similar problem. Have had 100% success, no data errors at all, on Memorex and HP media - at twice the cost, though.
I bought this item to function as both a television and DVD player, and to replace my old, bulky Action (aka Axion) 5 inch TV. But the Axion TV/DVD would not operate as a TV because it never received about half of the broadcast channels in my area. I never tested the DVD player function.I do not have cable or direct TV. The 3 TVs in my home receive all thirteen (13) local broadcast channels with the aid of indoor antennas, or, in the case of the 5-inch Action TV, via its built-in monopole antenna. So I was surprised when the Axion TV/DVD could not receive channels.The Axion TV/DVD does not appear to have a built-in antenna. If it does, it is not visible. Without an antenna, it received about 2 of the 13 available channels, but poorly. I tried every possible indoor antenna I could find (Radio Shack was very gracious with all my returns). I returned the first unit and tried a second unit, thinking the first was defective, and again tried various antennas. I tried other locations for the TV/DVD. But at best I could only get about half of the 13 channels to be viewable, even with the best indoor antenna. I even called Axion itself, and they could not help. So I returned the second unit for a full refund.If Axion ever builds a similar TV/DVD player with a similar price that has decent TV reception, I would give it another try because the price and small size are great.
There's a red line that goes through the screen when using this DVD player - it is pretty bad, and I wouldn't recommend getting it.Its difficult to pay attention to the movies when you see this red line going through the screen...
I was impressed by the great reviews everyone leaves this UV filter on Amazon, so I tried it. However, after a few light days of use, the glass element became lose. While it doesn't appear that many people have had this problem, I suspect it has to do with overall quality control at Tiffen. If you are going to put a piece of glass in between your photographed object and your expensive lens glass, spend a little money and get something good. The best thing you can get is something that you don't notice.That said, if you're budget conscious, use a kit lens/equivalent, and don't mind having to possibly send one of these backs for a replacement that works - this is probably a good filter for you.
Dear users,I was thrilled with the option of getting my hands on a pair of the renowned Sennheiser PC-66 headphones, but before ordering, I researched the internet and found once and again that the volume was very low using the USB connection even at maximum settings. As a thorough buyer I emailed Sennheiser tech support regarding this problem before buying and they replied that it was a non issue and that I would have no problems.Well I did have problems and even after tweaking everything that can be tweaked the volume is inappropriately low to listen to music pleasurably.I had to return the headsets to the retailer and lose $20 attributed to re-stocking fees. I did inform Sennheiset regarding the deceptive information and they really have ducked the issue.Don't buy these headphones.
When my original Nvidea video card (the one that came in the computer)went bad, I replaced it with a ATI video card. After 2-3years when I again started having some video problems, I purchased the same Nvidea card that came in the computer and replaced the ATI card. The video problems I was experiencing evidently was not caused by the video card. The text on the screen (e.g., labeling of short cuts on the desktop)with the Nvidea card was so much inferior to that seen with the ATI card that I put the ATI card back in. I recommend spending several dollars more to get a better video card than this Nvidea card.
The Easy Share Dock Kit I ordered came in a sealed Kodak box which indicated the product was for my Z712 IS camera. The box contained the wrong rechargable battery which did not fit. The docking station will not charge the correct battery I had to purchase locally so I had to buy an additional charger. There was no paperwork in the package and I was unable to contact the shipper. In total, I spent Nearly $80 for a $40 item... Never again !!!
This is a decent sub-1Megapixel camera if you aren't too concerned about color. It doesn't get colors right at all. Plus, the time to process a picture is way too long. Don't use the included software for the camera - go to the Largan web site and download the twain driver. Additionally, the pictures are always overexposed with the flash. My advice; don't bother.
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.
I bought this unit brand new 5 months ago. It quit working after 3 months. AKAI has done nothing but give me the run-around. You would be nuts to buy this or any other product from this manufacturer!
I purchased this not realizing that it works with so few printers. I even went out and bought a new printer, and yes, you guessed it, it didn't work with that one either. It is very limited on which printers it works with so BE CAREFUL to research, and check thoroughly if it will work with your printer. I had been using a linksys wired print server for years, and I was very happy with it, but this one did not work. It also has major issues working with Windows Vista. I just wish that these companies would work together a little more closely when designing a product.
These cords are a complete waste of money and very frustrating to deal with. One flickered the whole time I used it with the xbox 360 and the other one worked for short periods and then would need to be unplugged and plugged back in in order to work. I would not buy these again.
I bought this MP3 player for jogging after my Rio 300 (which I had for 3 years) quit working. I was hoping that since this product was Nike it would be somewhat durable and would be suitable for activities such as jogging. Unfortunately that was not the case as it isn't suitable for anything.The unit is poorly designed and the software is unreliable at best. The belt clip is a joke. It will not stay clipped for more than 5 minutes given that it doesn't really clip (the lower portion of the &quot;clip&quot; actually bends outward rather than inward to grasp your waistband, etc.). The player also has a terrible time identifying expansion memory and the software is unstable.Sonic Blue replaced my player once, but now it has stopped working again, so I have to decided to look for something else.
I have a 40D with 28-135 IS kit lens. After read all positive reviews from this site, I ordered one but have return it since its picture quality even cannot match what I got from 28-135 kit lens of 40D. I also tried to use focus test chart to see if it is because focus problem, but focus is ok only the pictures are not as sharp as 28-135 kit lens. I also tried with tripod to isolate hand-shaking issue, but the picture is still not sharp. Anyway, I might got a bad copy. Sharpness for my test in the descending order is: Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Canon 28-135mm (kit lens), and this one. If you buy this for low light, this one will not help, I got sharper picture with 28-135 IS than this one with handhold. For now I will stick with 28-138 IS till I have money for a canon L lens. If high speed is what you are looking for, don't forget canon 50mm f/1.8 II, you cannot beat it on quality/money.
I purchased this item and it only ran for enough time to fill up two rubber rafts, a total time of about 2 hours then the motor started making a funny noise and then the unit totally quit working. I would not suggest buying this item, it really gets HOT after only a few minutes of running time and is really LOUD. Save your money and purchase another inflator/deflator.G.W.
Nice looking radio, sounded good for about 3 hours total use. THEN..power on/off selector, except for counter clock, will not power up ANY functions. Should be easy to fix, right? NO. Small town repair shop(S) CAN NOT fix it. Save your money. Marv Krupp
On the page for the Sanyo HD1000 camcorder, the Tiffen 49mm UV Protection filter is listed as an accessory that other Amazon customers purchased along with the Sanyo camcorder. The $7 price is amazing, but you'll not be able to use it without also purchasing an adapter ring to make the 49mm filter fit on the Sanyo HD1000's 40.5mm lens. And... the adapter ring is $20, bringing the price to protect the camcorder lens to $27!Amazon should remove the 49mm filter and adapter ring from the list of things other customers purchased and offer a 40.5mm UV Protection Filter. This will avoid creating unhappy customers when they discover the 49mm filter won't fit the Sanyo camcorder.
I've had this piece of junk for just more than one year. I was attracted to it by the great feature set - large widescreen video, separate (not shared) video RAM, DVD player and CD burner, built in wireless and the media card reader. I increased the RAM to 1GB and performance was quite good. Then the troubles started. After less than 90 days it started having power problems. The machine would suddenly shut itself off for no apparent reason. I sent it back under warranty and it was repaired. I must say they did a good job- sent me the return box the next day and I had my repaired unit back in 3 days. I was pleased with the service. Then it quit working again. This time the screen would go black, but the unit was still running. It worked with a remote monitor, so the problem was obviously the laptop screen. I also noticed at this time that the hinges were showing cracks as well (from just normal use.) So I sent it back again. Once again, I can't complain about the service - it was fast and courteous. But by now I have had to return it twice in less than 6 months. Then it broke again. This time it would not run on battery power- only when plugged in. E-Machines sent me a new battery next day. (Again, great support.) But that didn't fix it, so I sent it back a third time. This time they replaced the entire motherboard. So now it had been returned three times in less than one year. And each time the hard drive was rewritten, so I had to reinstall all my software (Thank God for Ghost!) Including down time and service, I was without my compter for 14 days in the first year. Doesn't sound like much but when your business depends on having a working computer, losing almost 3 business weeks IS a big deal. And now the hard drive has failed and it is out of warranty. I'm very sorry I bought this computer and will never buy another E-Machine. I had some hesitation when I purchased it, but features and perceived value won me over. Now I wish I had gone with a Toshiba or a Dell. Like a friend of mine says, when you buy the best you only cry once. I've been crying ever since I bought this machine and I won't make the same mistake again.So, in summation, great feature set and good performance (when it worked.) Support was great- very responsive, courteous and fast. But the reliability was terrible and that is what really counts. So I recommend staying away and buying a better brand.
Stay away from this company!!!!. They have a very poor customer service policy.After paying almost $200 for this interface it went bad. The manufacturer offered to replace it under the warranty for $70 plus shipping both ways for a grand total of over $100 for junk
Amazon is offering the wrong print cartridge with the HP Designjet 111. When I bought it they offered paper and a black cartridge, but they are offering a HP 10 when it takes a HP 82. This cartridge will not fit in the plotter.
This player is picky about certain dvd's sometimes i can't bring up the main menu. sometimes the player will begin a dvd in the middle of a movie. why? It was fine for 2 1/2 months then boom it wouldn't play my dvd's. iam mad. i haven't sent it out for repair yet. but until i do it only get's 2 stars. My vcr was cheaper and i bet it will last longer........Pioneer better work it out or they will loose a lot of business.......
Everything in my opinion is halfway decent, yes the 4 gauge is more like a 6-8, but I knew that it would be like that before I purchased this item. The thing that got me, however, was the speaker wire. I go to strip both ends of it, and come to find out, there isn't even wire in one of the strands! Completely empty. I am not sure if it was supposed to be that way, but I am quite unhappy indeed.
I received this scanner as a gift as my old scanner (and the first one I ever bought, in 1997) was not going to be compatible with the computer I was having built. I work as a freelance graphic designer and artist, so having a scanner is essential to my work. I was happy to be getting this scanner since it was so much smaller than my old one but had about the same scanning area. I immediately hooked it up and set it up, and set to try scanning.From day one it was problematic, with the glass on the scanning bed constantly coming loose and interfering with the scan bulb's tray. I had to take it apart myself and use a special kind of epoxy to make the glass stick, as the inferior and extremely cheap adhesive used by the manufacturer was worthless for this glass' weight and type, and the way it was attached was totally inept. This was after some time trying to get it to work with the adhesive, thinking that perhaps it was just a random error that occurred and wasn't the manufacturing at all.It takes ages to 'warm up' oftentimes, so long that I can leave it and go fix a meal and come back, or else I'd be sitting there anticipating its action. That isn't really so bad, but it also isn't particularly quiet and it isn't even fast compared to my old scanner, which was as stated from 1997.At last, earlier it gave the signs of the last gasp of a cheap scanner and started to scan parts of a picture much lighter than others, signifying that it was indeed every bit as cheap as it had given the indication of being initially, forcing me out on Labor Day weekend, no less, to buy another one. The 1997 scanner had not once done this and had required absolutely no maintenance whatsoever. It was larger and clunkier, but at least it worked and lasted. This little cheap piece of garbage really turned me off Canon products, and it will be the last Canon product I ever buy.Please don't give in to the temptation of buying it. It really isn't good at all. The quality isn't that great, and especially not on pencil drawings; its automatic adjustment -- incidentally virtually the only way aside from extensive work to get it to show them at all -- shows horrible vertical lines on the pictures that are impossible to remove. If you must buy a scanner, at the very least don't make it this one. Canon doesn't deserve one cent of your money, and that's the truth.
Beware. This item is listed as a lock-pass key pack of 2. But all that you get is ONE pass key. I ordered this believing this was both the lock and key, but even if I misread this, clearly 1 key is NOT what is advertised. I called the merchant twice regarding this. The first time, I was placed on hold for 15 minutes after explaining the problem. I finally hung up, called back, and got the RMA to return the key.
Worked OK for the first couple weeks then it blew out my HDMI connections on my new 52in LCD TV. During service with Sony they believe the cable was not of sufficient capability to provide high enough strength to power the unit which made the HDMI circuit fail and had to reset the system. Replaced with higher quality and strength cable and everything so far is fine. The old addage is true, "You get what you pay for"
Item looks good on wall but does not have the greatest sound quality and seems to be a bit cheaply built. For the money I would get a nice shelf unit.
These discs won't record in my audio recorder or my computer burner and are worthless. I tried ordering what I thought was the original CD-R Music discs that were only for audio CD recorders and not for computers and they substituted these worthless things. I am in a bind to find anything for my audio CD recorder. If anyone knows one that will still work let me know. The place that substituted was not Amazon by the way.
The information about this product stated that it could use the XD memory card. THIS IS INCORRECT! An adapter is needed, which adds to the price of the product. Also the picture does not seem as clear as some other picture frames I have seen.
I won't buy a DVR that has monthly service fees and needs a telephone or ethernet connection just to work. That's ridiculous! How about just a freakin' simple hard drive recorder that replaces my VCR?Or for manufacturers out there, here's my ideal DVR:no monthly service fees, 80 GB (or hard drive hot swappable), progressive-scan DVD video recorder with time slip, records and plays on all DVD formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW), DTS optical audio, many event timer program (more than just 8-event VCR), everthing a VCR does but more, bonus: PCMCIA slot with plug-in modules for compactflash and sd memory cards for viewing digital camera pictures, and a DV firewire port for plugging in digital video camera.
I purcahsed this unit at Best Buy near Christmas time 2000. While it looks like a strong candidate in the DVD market do not be fooled by good online reviews. I have owned several Panasonic components, including Technics CD changers and all have failed within two years! Sadly, this was no exception. Initially, this player worked great until I tried playing dual layer discs. These will play fine until the layer change, and then you will see intermittent blocks of digital &quot;noise&quot; which will gradually get worse until the disc freezes up completely. After calling Panasonic and receiving no help at all, I did some online research and found many others were having the same problems. Apparently this has been attributed to anything from defective firmware to the unit overheating and the laser pickup forming condensation on it. When I approached Panasonic again, they told me to REPLACE MY DISCS! Because I have some 15 discs out of 59 that won't play at all, I have a hard time beleiving the disc is to blame, especially when they play fine on the new Toshiba sd355 player I recently purchased.As a very unhappy Panasonic customer I urge you to look beyond the seemingly attractive prices and go with a higher quality player. You will be happier for it.
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.
COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY.DO NOT BUY.WON'T RUN AFTER 90 DAYS. PROBLEMS AND ONLY PROBLEMS.
Ok, in terms of the mouse itself, it feels nice and all buttons feel and look good. The BIG problem is that the Logitech software that you need to install to be able to program the buttons and scroll wheel causes the Mac to freeze up and crash. As soon as you uninstall the software then the Mac is fine. For reference, I am running a Macbook 2.0 Core Duo with 2 GB Ram and 80GB Harddrive, 13.3inch (black one). So for Mac owners beware. I am returning this mouse back to Amazon. The mouse works but you can't use any of the programmable buttons which kills the whole point of buying a mouse like this.
I recently purchased these headphones and must say that I am dissapointed with their sound quality. While the range and volume is fine--bass response is ok and highs play without distortion--the overall sound is muddled. The sound is not crisp and clear. Rather, it sounds as if my music has already passed through some heavy object before reaching my ears. There is no problem understanding the music, don't get me wrong. Compared to the Coby headphones (bought at around the same price) that I was trying to replace, however, these headphones are simply not very good. I think Sennheiser makes good headphones, but I wouldn't waste any money on these. If you want a pair of Sennheisers, pay a little more to get one of their better models.
Save yourself a lot of grief and do not buy this drive. I have 8 of them, in various stages of whining, rattling, dying, and dead. One simply stopped working with no warning or sound whatsoever. They run very hot, and that probably has something to do with the problems. If you do use these drives, make sure you turn them off as often as possible so that they can cool down--oh and GL!
I'm sure the monitor is nice. When I got it there were some issues. I called the service center for HP and of course I get someone from India. After an hour I hung up and sent the product back.
I only purchased this product because of the positive reviews I read on Amazon. The first time I tried the speakers with my new MP3 player I was disappointed. I did not expect high fidelity, but I also did not expect obvious distortion when playing classical music at a very moderate volume level. I tried adjusting the volume using both the volume control on the speakers and the volume control on my MP3 player, and either way I heard noticeable high frequency background distortion, sort of a slight buzzing sound. Maybe the unit I got was defective. I don't know, but I sent it back immediately. I would not recommend this product.
I bought these because they had long eye relief for a girl friend with glasses to use, and because they were cheap. It is difficult to get the right eye adjusted, because the adjustment ring is very hard to turn. The focus is very slow-you have to turn the knob a lot to focus a little. They won't focus very close, and the field of view is very narrow. I didn't realize how poor they were until I compared them to a pair of Bushnell 8x40 porro prism binoculars of the same cost. Despite having larger objective lens the Barskas were noticeably darker, and the image quality was poorer. You'll get a lot more for your money with porro prism models. If you have to have roof prism binoculars, don't get these, and try before you buy!
This product acts more like a SWITCH than a BRIDGE. This is not clear in the instructions.You can reliably use one TV or the other. You cannot use both TVs at the same time. It switches by sensing power to the TVs.Note this is not for switching between two sources. It is for switching between two TVs.
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.
Mine broke like so many other peoples, so since it was broken, I could do no harm by taking it apart. Imagine my disgust when the problem turned out to be that the gear on the laser carriage motor had split. This would cause the asst'd behaviors that so many have experienced. A 10 cent part kills an otherwise FINE product. Based on the time/date stamps of other posts in various places on these units, the dumpsters will soon be filled with them, all because of one measly part. FYI, it's a 12 tooth gear, 2mm bore, 6 mm dia, 6mm face, pitch probably 20 degrees. I've wasted too much time trying to find this part, but knock yourself out if you know about sourcing plastic gears! PEACE!
I had read up on this device for a couple of days and thought it could possibly be the ocolest thing ever, the size was a bit bulky but it's better than 8 remotes, so anyways I get the unit home and start programming it, and to my dismay a lot of functions were not available for some products, on my cable box, none of my menu functions or favorite channel functions or pay per view functions were available so all of them had to be reprogrammed, my 60 disc jukebox functions were barely there at all, disc select and play and next are not acceptable functions in my book. besides that it was allright, I thik the button placement was horrible, too much time to find what you want to do, whereas a standard remote usually goes through testing for button placement and what not where a universal is made for use with many items, like i said this was a great idea but a poor execution, I gave it the 2 stars because of the versatility in that you can program the buttons which do not work, but sometimes you run out of feasible compatibilities and it is kind of large as a single remote there are very few times when i need more than 1 remote at a time anyways, this is only good if you are using multiple remotes constantly, like you need 2 in your hand at the same time most of the time. I normally don't write reviews but this product shocked me at how much it let me down, just a note buyer beware it could be a great investment or it could bea horrible investment, my advice would be to purchase a smaller, more cost efficient unit.
The Secret History is one of my favorite books, so naturally I had high hopes for this one. I had browsed through it when it first came out and just couldn't catch the wave. I bought it for a couple bucks and am happy not to have paid more than that. I struggled to get through it, was determined that I would, but it was painful and took weeks. There are entirely too many words spent on setting the scene and on characters that don't drive the plot. Then around mid-denouement, the author seems to run out of gas. I also agree with others who have said in their reviews that the book is a rehash of many other books based in the South, that Harriet is a reminiscent of Scout, the pre-teen heroine from To Kill A Mockingbird. I really expected something more original from Ms. Tartt, and for her editors to edit.
The product description states that the required car kit comes with the GPS. IT DOES NOT!!! The GPS is not usable without the car kit (another $50.00!!).The real joy comes when you try and contact Amazon. It was impossible to canel the order. There are also NO Phone numbers listed to talk to a human. This is the last time I purcahse from Amazon.
Version 3 of this hardware does not work for more than a few hours when WPA encryption is enabled.Version 2 works fine. Don't buy this product until Linksys has foxed the firmware for version 3.
See other comments about the challenges of viewing this on your computer. They make it sound like you're just recording a DVD and you'll be able to pop it in anywhere. WRONG. And this model doesn't connect directly to a computer directly. Be careful when buying these to make sure you can do what you want to. I feel seriously abused having purchased this and it makes me far less likely to purchase from Hitachi in the future, or to purchase this type of electronics through Amazon (and I'm otherwise a very happy Amazon customer).
When I first got it, the drive has this really loud clicking noise. That's not a good sign for hard drives. I returned the product right away.
PIECE OF CRAPIt took a few attempts to get it to sync.It will not receive or send faxes. I have spent hours monkeying around with it.My recommendation is to get something else.JUNK
Does absolutely nothing to change reception. NOTHING! I get the same SW stations just as well with the radios built in telescoping antenna. Buy your self 10 ft of speaker wire instead. Also, seller appears to have bought out some old Radio Shack store. Slow shipping and package was banged up, old and dusty. I would avoid.
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Battery life is an awful 3 hours making it worthless as a video player. OS is buggy. Otherwise its a good device.
The Ipod mini looks cool, sounds good, and is easy to use. Unfortunately, it is NOT reliable. I have had too many problems with it skipping songs to recommend it to anyone. Please note that I have followed all troubleshooting guides and have updated the software. My neighbor has tons of trouble with the batterly life and other have problems, also. Stay clear.
Reading a 550 page book can sometimes be a little 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 hanging after so many pages was a turn off. I didn't read her first book and now, though the critics raved, will probably skip it after being so disappointed with the conclusion (or lack there of) of this one.
I adored this DVD player. It was easy and very simple to use. I even taught my 5 year old sister how to use it.Now, 4 (yes, four) years later, I have come to find the horrid HO7 error.Now, I was at school when it happened, but when I came home, my sister started jumping up and down, telling me the DVD player had broken. I figured she had done something like not put the disc in right (since she cant see it eye to eye, she just lifts the disc above her head and sets it in), so I went to see what happened and it would read the disc for a few seconds, then display HO7, then display STOP.I promptly turned it off and let it sit for about an hour. I tried it again, and it wouldn't work. I removed the DVD's that were stacked on top of it, and the 9 season's of FRIENDS that were next to it. I tried it again an hour later, and it still wouldn't work. I was absolutely livid. I then, completely unplugged it, and let it sit there for a full day before trying it again, and it STILL wouldn't work. I tried a different plug, a different TV, and a different AV cord.Let me point out, I'm completely obsessed with the show FRIENDS. The 10th season comes out on the 15th, and here it is the 5th, and I have no DVD player.Anyway, I told my mom about it, and she figured I had broken it since I frequently left it on overnight, and throughout the day. I plan on now telling her that most people's broke after about a year without too much use. Mine had a surprisingly long life, and I'm incredibly furious over the fact that Panasonic plans to do nothing about this problem.
I could print just 20 pages and it's powercard was broken down, awful product, happy it's not available any more
Unlike some others here, I wasn't a huge fan of &quot;The Secret History.&quot; I remember reading it and liking it a lot, but categorized it as a better-than-usual entertaining read and never thought much about it afterward. Then I saw the author on on the TayVay (as we Southerners call our televisions) and remembered &quot;The Secret History&quot; and when I was in my local library recently, I picked up &quot;The Little Friend.&quot; Given all of the hype, I was surprised that it wasn't checked out. Little did I know that would be a warning.I was intrigued by the opening set up, and had high expectations as I sat down to read. With every page, I thought, &quot;Okay, now something is going to happen really soon.&quot; But it never did. Even at 550+ pages this book feels paradoxically both overlong AND unfinished. I wondered...what happened with Libby's maid? what evidence did Harriet have that Danny killed Robin? what was the deal with Allison's dreams? and of course, who killed Robin? Honestly, I'm not whining about writers who have a meandering style, nor do I need a neatly wrapped ending, but as a writer you can't just start stories and not finish them...even though as a reader you can, and should with this book.
I bought this item. It worked for a few days. then broke. When i plugged it in, it would only work if i wiggled it, and held it in a certain place. I know its the cables problem, because i tried it with a few different items, and they all had the same problem. crap. pay a couple dollars more, for quality's sake.
I bought this camera for my daughter while on vacation in Europe. Alas, only when I left, I discovered that the camera has a defect. And guess what, the HP warranty in the country I now live in (where it costs twice as much which was the reason I bought it abroad in the first place), doesn't cover anything because I bought it in another country.The problem with the camera is that it takes very few pictures before it gives me the message that battery power is low, then it turns off. But when I then place the batteries in my Sony digital camera, it works fine and shows that the batteries are either fully charged, or half charged. In any case, it takes very long time before I have to change the same batteries that my HP said did not have any more power.I contacted HP online services, and via email they gave me excellent feedback and they did try to help me solve the problem in different ways and with different means. As a matter of fact, I could download firmware, which should take care of the problem on my camera (which means that many people have had the same problem). Despite all the support they gave me, which was nothing short of excellent, my camera still has the problem. Now, I will have to find an HP service center, and pay whatever it costs despite that it is only 2 months old, or just keep 10 sets of batteries at hand...Other than that, I think the camera is fine, especially if it is for beginners. It is easy to navigate through the menus, the LCD screen has a nice size, and it has many different functions. The only thing with the design is that I frequently get confused when trying to turn it on, because of the location of the on/off switch.If it were not for the battery issue, I would have given the camera a rating of 4. But this is a very important issue and very relevant to the functioning of the camera!
I have used it for hardly 3 months and it started to show me the true color. Most of the DVD's get stucked in between, while the same disc playes in full in other DVD players.(...)All in all this is not a suggested player for long use (at least 1 yr).
when i bought my ipod 20gb i knew that the first accessory i'd get for it was a case. now i didn;t do much research on them, so i was just looking for a case that covered my ipod but allowed me to still access the click wheel without removing it constantly.seeing as this was really the only case that met my criteria at best buy, i bought. after using it for a week or two, the cons severely outweigh any possible pros.first off, the case is way too expensive. 20 bucks for a piece of rubber? the sides are nice and allow for a better grip, but most of the time i have the ipod in my pocket so that was useless.the case fits tightly over the ipod, and while this may sound like a nice feature, it sure causes problems putting on the case and removing it. i spent a good twenty minutes forcing my ipod down into the silicone case. which brings me to my next point.if the screen protector is one of the selling points for you, be advised that it is NOT plastic, the entire case is silicone. i didn't think this would be a big problem when i bought the case, but dust, lint and small hairs get easily trapped between the ipods screen and the silicone cover, and its almost impossible to clean without taking the case off (which is nearly impossible in itself). being rubber, the protector sticks to the ipod screen, which can make the screen very difficult to read without constant use of the backlight.one of the very few nice things about this case is that everything is accessible...the click wheel is easily usable, although the case can sometimes get in the way...the headphone jack and hold button aren't blocked at all, and as far as i know you can keep the case on while you have the ipod on a dock. besides that, this is a waste of money. instead, i recommend Agent 18's Clickshield, its all plastic (so it doesn't attract dust), very light and you can take it off easily. do NOT get a silicone case!
i have an apple os x 1041. this drive cannot be read, whatever they say on their website. dont waste your time with iomega tech support. useless.
I bought this DVD player at a major retail store as part of a package deal (buy a cell phone, get a free DVD player). It's worth about just as much as I paid for it. I took the first one back, got a replacement, and would up returning both models. I finally purchasing the "cheaper" model made by Apex (the AD1500), which works great.This DVD player skipped on almost every disk, even new DVD's. Sometimes it wouldn't even load the disk, or play past the welcome screen. I returned the first one because the player skipped so much it made movies unviewable. Returned the second one because the disk tray would get "jammed" and refuse to open while it was grinding away, literally, at a disk. Really scary.If there was a "zero star" rating, I'd give it that, because 1 star is too much.
We all know 77mm filter sizes are standard for the pro lenses and this one is a total misfit for such lenses. The filter screws in but the glass on it keeps dangling and makes clinging noises as if the glass is about to fall off, don't get fooled by the price like me, don't buy this product!
Since this router came out I have found myself flashing more and more of them. People are fed up with the constant unstable connections, and constant default setting resets needed to keep this thing going. I myself have one and will soon be selling it to my friend to get a new router.I have had problems with it dropping my connections usually every 10-15 minutes. I too voided the warranty on this product by flashing it to use "DD-WRT" (WARNING: flashing your router WILL void your warranty and Linksys will not give any support once they find out you have done it. So do it at your own descretion. You will also lose the ability to use the network USB storage feature.)Once i installed DD-WRT mini on the router it restarted and yes everything seemed just fine. Next i upgraded DD-WRT mini to DD-WRT v.24 and uh oh... No access to the web GUI to edit the settings. Simple work around... NO I DID NOT BRICK the router. Anyways... i used TELNET to connect to the router using the standard login: ROOT and password: ADMIN and TURNED ON web GUI access by entering the following command "httpd -h /www" (This seems to happen every now and then when i am installing it on a new router for the first time.) If you cant TELNET into it try SSH using "PuTTy".For all the info you need and more or access to download the files used above just google the UPPERCASE words above ;)In the end... after flashing it you may have voided the warranty but i guarantee you will have a MUCH BETTER router in the end. DO NOT ATTEMPT FLASHING IF YOU ARE NOT TECHY!!! TAKE IT TO A TECH TO HAVE IT DONE. If you dont know anyone then take it to GEEK SQUAD or FIREDOG and bring the disks with the files for DDWRT and have them do it... (but no clue what they may charge for it... nor guarantee that the techs there will even accept the job since it voids product warranty. GOODLUCK)Video of another guy who did what i do on a weekly basis:[...]What i usually charge people is around [...] (The price changes depending on how far i have to travel to do the work... with gas prices so high these days i might need to start charging [...] just to make the trips worth it.)
I spent considerable time reading reviews and searching for an upgraded pair of earpuds for my new 80GB fifth gen iPod. After doing my due diligence, I settled on the Shure E2c-n.I spent several minutes changing the various sizes to get the best fit then plugged them into my iPod to give 'em a whirl. I was very disappointed when I hit play and heard very little bass and an overall lesser volume over my stock Apple buds. I fiddled with other sizes of covers, without success, and swapped the Shure with the Apple stock ones several times with several different genres of music and continued to be disappointed. The one advantage the Shure offered was they did block out external noice to a much greater degree over the stock buds but this was a minimal positive compared to the lower overall volume and reduced sound quality.I'll be returning these tomorrow. :-(
2010 - When it worked, it was great. On a hot August day it melted and no longer works. At least it did not start any fires. I would not leave it plugged in if I were you......I use this with a Sansa Fuze (and later an IPOD).Turns out that the normal channel I set this to is a radio station somewhere South. When plugged in, the RadioPlay over powers the distant station. This thing works and works well. Since it overpowers the station, I leave it where it works and don't worry about it. I did have to change it that time we drove to Chicago though.Three buttons to assign a station to and any channel. No restrictions on what channel you choose to set the transmitter to.The only thing I can pick about is that the other buttons on the transmitter get pushed when I set something on the control or the wife sits on it.
If you have auto-reverse on your cassette player and there is no way to disable it, this product will not work. There is a warning on the back of the package that says you have to disable auto-reverse. Unfortunetly, my 2000 Lexus RX-300 has no way to disable it. It makes a lot of clicking noises as it plays, but then ejects within 1 minute. I sprayed WD-40 lubricant on the cassette wheels and got it playing for as long as 3 minutes, but then it would just eject again anyway. It is a shame because before it ejects the sound is excellent. I wish there were a warning in the product description. It is so inexpensive I have neither the time nor energy to return it. Just hoping to prevent someone else from making the same mistake.Update: I opened the cassette with a small screwdriver and removed all of the gears. It now works perfectly. Still leaving the 1 star rating as no one should have to figure this out for themselves.
I have had this printer less that a year. The ink jets are always dirty and need to be cleaned, which uses too much ink. If I get 50 pages out of a cartridge, I'm lucky. Very surprising since my last Epson was fine.
It is not a bad item if it cost less. The plastic cover is a soft plastic with a cut out for the buttons. It is made with cheap tearable plastic that does not seem to keep its shape. The arm band is too wide for me. It is a bulky item. I don't think it is worth the price.
WD-77534 Mitsubishi TV is junk! We have owned ours for 4 years and have already replaced the bulb twice and now the DMD, digital mirror device, has gone out...we have a large constellation on our screen. Word has it that the mirrors, over 2000 of them, have started freezing, thus the white dots. To replace it is between $250-$750 dollars...can buy a new TV for that......We have an old Hitachi Rear Projection TV that we haven't put one red cent in......do the math! Stay away from this TV!
Don't know if this thing works.Bought it, a couple of months ago, then was advised, by the "support services," to Wait until the next quarter, before updating. Seems the company - which sells the hardware, and the company - which has the software - are under separate contracts. Only so much download time is alotted to the download servers, for each yearly quarter.So, unless one wishes to upgrade something-or-other (Spell that "More $"), don't even bother buying the thing, until just before the end of any yearly quarter.Even then, aggressive representatives will try to suck more money from you.This is another case of a product, which was released, before somebody did the appropriate R&D; on the aspects of the thing.To put it another way: Windows XP is the most popular program being hyped on the market. I have that system. Haven't been able to get assistance, from either company, for more than just a few weeks. I'm told the original program was developed for windows 98 . One needs the upgrade, for Windows XP. That is all. Play your own odds.I challenge rebuttal - kept the emails.Good luck to y'all, and God Bless!
If I did work for my clients and it fell apart less than 6 months later, I'd be out of business. This piece of garbage lasted about 4 months, and then just stopped working. No weird noises...No "stuck" dvd's...No mechanical problems...just NOTHING. All I get is a blinking light, that when I look in the owner's manual, means "ERROR"... REALLY, ARE YOU SURE?!?!? It says nothing about what kind of error that might be, but I do know of one error: BUYING THIS DVD PLAYER!!! I'll never buy anything Philips makes again. My $19.99 Apex DVD player has lasted five times longer than this piece of junk that cost almost four times as much. What is really frustrating is reading everybody else's problems that sound identical to mine. They should really take care of this problem by replacing every dead DVD player they have sold in the last year, but, like most electronics companies (are you listening, Panasonic?), they don't care what their customers think. DO NOT BUY THIS UNLESS YOU LIKE TO THROW AWAY MONEY. SEND ME YOUR $60.00 AND YOU'LL BE JUST AS WELL OFF.
In theory, this product would have been great for me. The interface through a drive letter is obviously nice. I have a toshiba digital camera and a boss audio sampler. However, when I put the card into the reader after taking a few pictures, and the software came up and said that there was an error reading it and would I like to format it. At this point, the card was completely erased and had to be reformatted, losing the pictures that it took. A *couple* of times it worked correctly, but I could not take the chance. I tried it with 3 brand new smartmedia cards of different sizes (16, 32, and 64MB) - I had less errors with the smaller cards, but that's annecdotal. I got in touch with a Lexar help person online, but they were not very helpful and we had connection problems for some reason. I guess the unit may have been defective and they were willing to have me send it in, but I just sent it back to amazon. I decided to get the viking reader that does compact flash and pcmcia cards as well. It [cost] more, but just got it today and it is working perfectly.
I have had the Garmin Nuvi 660 for several years, that's the good news. I must say for quite a while it performed fairly well. However, now that I have paid for the life time map updates, the unit has declined to the point that it is unusable. First problem was that the battery life was awful. The battery declined very quickly such that it was impossible to use the unit without having it on its cradle. That rendered using it while walking impossible. To design a product with the battery difficult to impossible to replace is certainly not user friendly. The design certainly doesn't need to be this way, it only builds in product obsolescence.I ended up buying a replacement battery and while the installation was a bit tricky, I did manage to get the new battery installed and it is working fine.As a point of explanation, the unit started freezing the screen and I thought the problem was somehow related to the low battery charge, hence my desire to replace the battery.Nevertheless, the screen is now frozen solid. While on a trip to Utah earlier this year, the unit froze on day 1 and somehow out of the clear blue it unfroze part way through the trip. No idea how this happened, it just started working again. But, now the unit is completely frozen, despite attempts to update the software, etc. I've done all that and am at wits end trying to make this thing work.I might add my brother has a different and more current Garmin and he has had similar problems. The unit hasn't frozen completely, but it does so at random times. Needless to say, our confidence in Garmin is badly shaken.My alternative has been to purchase an iPhone app Telenav and I must say it is pretty good. It was $9.99 and I think $10 a year. This is a long way from purchasing a new Garmin with what appear to be fundamental quality and design issues. The downside is you do need a network connection, so this isn't a completely clean comparison. But, all things considered, I doubt seriously if I will purchase another stand alone GPS unit, certainly not a Garmin.If I thought Garmin was trying to help, it would be one thing. I recognize my unit is way out of warranty, but that's not the issue. I honestly believe they have software or microcode problems and are just not willing to step up to the issue. Also, there is very little diagnostic support or on-line information. There should be a way to essentially wipe the unit clean and start over with a new download, but I certainly haven't been able to find anything of the sort.Anyway, I hope this will be useful to others. Had you asked me two years ago, my response would have been quite positive. Not now I'm afraid.
Canon stinks when it comes to customer service. I had to sent my Elura70 twice for service within the first 3 months of the purchase. Everytime I call them they come up with different excuses for why my comcorders is not fixed yet...Think twice before buying a Canon....
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.
Before looking at this remote, I strongly suggest you search the web for the hundreds of complaints regarding the charging cradle. I also recommend you do NOT do as I did and ignore these reviews and assume yours will not have these problems.When I first got the remote all was good. Yes he buttons are two small, but the remote worked well and was very easy to program so I overlooked this ergonomic problem. The entire family liked having one remote that worked our entire AV system. Then after about six months the remote would start to beep in the cradle because it was not making good contact. I tried cleaning the contacts to no avail. After a few days it stopped charging all together. Because the remote uses a proprietary battery design as opposed to AAA, there is not way to charge the remote other than with the cradle. A call to logitech customer service painlessly resulted in them sending me a new remote.Several months later, remote two starts to have the same issues. I again try cleaning the contacts with no improvements. Again I call logitech customer service and again they send me a new remote.Several months later remote THREE has the same issues. Logitech customer service says the remote is now out of warranty so they can not help me. Thus I now have THREE remotes with the same defect and ZERO remotes that work. Clearly there is a design flaw with this model.One could laud logitech customer service for quickly replacing the remotes as they fail. However true customer service would be to fix a problem that is widespread instead of just stringing people along until the warranty expires. Logitech should either fix the problem or replace users defective remotes with a different model.My advice is not to buy any logitech product that has proprietary batteries. I have a logitech mouse that has a charging cradle that stopped working after a few years. It uses AA batteries so I can just use regular rechargeables in it and keep it going.
If you have a XP machine with SP2 do not buy this adapter. It's such a pain in the next to install, and whats even worse is that belkin doesn't provide support. I had to download RAlink drivers, install it, uninstall it, copy the files to another directory, modify the .inf file for the card, and reinstall it... If you have no idea what i'm talking about.. stay away from it.. i just threw my out and bought a Linksys adapter (owned by Cisco) which worked awesome.
Waste of my time, I just got this item and hooked it up to my Canon EOS 30D. The button focuses, but does not shoot. I pressed down really hard and nothing happened.It is designed to hold the button down when using the BULB shutter (long exposures) but it's all useless if your can't fire the shutter!This is going back to where it came from!
I heard how TDK and Verbatim were the cream of the crop, so I got these. While people are right that you don't get a lot of coasters the problem is that only a dvd drive on a computer is going to read them if burned at a decent speed. When burning at 6x (slowest setting on my 16x burner) my PS2,XBOX, and three dvd players have had a very hard time reading from these discs. I bought some Sony +r that are 1x-8x since they were cheap and at my local Wal Mart, they shame TDK. I've tried many of the cheaper brands such as HP, Memorex, KHypermedia,Sony, and Phillips (can't remember others now) and only Memorex was worse than TDK. I will stick to Sony and/or Phillips; never a problem with Sony and minimal with Phillips.
This item was offered as a promotuonal item included with the purchase of a Nikon P2 coolpix camera.However the compact flash memory card does not work with this camera only SD memory card.This a mistake made by amazon obiously I took it because I though that it worked with the camera. I have noticed that you have made a correction and in the latest promotion the SD memory card is offered.Amazon should replace this card since I have not use for it.Thanks for the opportunity of being able to make this comments
I purchased this from the Factory Depot on 12/12, and the metal portion of the plug separated from the housing last week. Avoid buying one of these. The Factory Depot hid behind their 30-day return policy, probably because they know that they are selling garbage. I won't buy a cord like this again, and I will not do business with the Factory Depot again.
If you use either the DW6000 or DW7000 satellite modems and don't have a land-line telephone, DO NOT BUY TIVO! Despite what their website advertises, tivo series 2 DVRs cannot get programming updates over satellite internet. Tivo blames Hughesnet, and vice-versa. Tivo Customer Support is so bad I would put it in the same category with direcway/hughesnet. Calling is a waste of your time. They do not care. Tivo wouldn't offer me a refund after advanced technical support promised to extend my warranty until their engineering dept could provided an upcoming patch. When the patch failed to fix anything, they told me to change my Internet provider(like I could if I wanted to) or that I was simply out of luck. They offered to cancel my tivo service, but no refund. Amazing ineptitude.When DVRs work they are really cool. But buyer beware. There must be better DVRs out there. I sure hope so....
I own some cd-r's that were recorded about 3-4 years ago on Memorex 2x4x CD-R with the &quot;is it live&quot; breaking glass logo.These cd-r's have been stored dry and dark. Initially they were fine.I can throw them all away now. The cd's have become unreadable by any of my 5 audio cd players, and my pc is also not able to read them anymore.Thank you Memorex - NOT! I can not recommend Memorex brand cd-r's to anybody.
I just purchased 123 Gold and I still have yet to get this P.O.S. (Piece of Software to be nice) to work. It appears it is a hit and miss on which computers it will work on. Even with all the suggested work arounds from the delayed emails you get from 123 prove to be ineffective. I give it two thumbs down with a shovel to start digging with.I am tired of 123's run arounds and consider my investment a loss. Save your money and go buy some cotton candy at the fair. At least you will have a little enjoyment and forgo all the frustration. (However I do have to admit Fido now has a new Frisbee to play with.)
all these reviews are right on...this charger is a piece of junk. it burnt out both of my car's a/c outlets! i'm throwing it in the trash or may take it back to Target. Don't waste your time on this supposed 'good deal'.
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.
A waste of money. I should have known better than to buy an inkjet printer. The quality is terrible.
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...
I purchased this as a radio boombox, but the fm is only pulling in one powerful radio station. My 40 year old 9 transistor pulls in 15 stations---go figure. AM works fine, speakers are loud enought, but on the flat side.
I should have listened to the other reviewers. Mine wouldn't even connect - kept getting the message it wasn't connected. Returned for refund the day I got it. Amazon's return process is so easy - one of the reasons I buy everything I can here.No replacement second chances after what I've read here.
Input voltage range should be upto 220V which is not in case of this Rechargeable Battery charger.
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.
I received a broken sync & charge, sent it back shortly after Christmas, and still have not received a replacement.
I purchased a 17" Black Kogi LCD flat panel in November of 2003 and loved the monitor that I got for the money. The speakers were quite pathetic, but I used my surround sound system instead. The image quality was very good, and I used to brag to my friends about the low price I paid for this LCD. Well all that changed in December 2004, when the unit completely died and won't power up. My unit died just a few days after the one year warranty expired, and trying to work with this manufacturer is a nightmare -- they never call or email back ever! Because of the poor customer service and bad warranty, I can not longer recommend Kogi, but only tell you to buy an LCD that has a good warranty. I recently purchased a Princeton 714, and it comes with a great warranty (full 3 years, even on the backlight) and DVI input for less cost than the Kogi.My Kogi has been retired to the landfill, and I will never again purchase a Kogi/GVision product.
I purchased this a little over a year ago new, the upside of this machine is the scanning quality is great, and you hardly ever run out of ink......You never run out of ink because you can never get it to WORK!!!I was able to use the fax machine one (1!!) time before it stopped working. As far as the printing goes, WHEN you can get it to work, it prints well, not fast, but the quality is okay. After awhile the printer stopped working. The paper constantly jams in it so if you have alot of time on your hands and don't mind frustration and like to tinker with things, then this is the product for you! I on the other hand think it belongs in the rubbish bin!
If you're a professional in the lighting industry this board may be easier to understand. If you're thinking that out of the box you can plug this unit in and read through the manual and quickly get up to speed, you have another thing coming. The manual for this product is one of the worst I have ever come across in any industry. It dedicates 1-2 pages for each major function of the board. There are no useful examples of anything; it assumes you are intimately familiar with all sorts of stage lighting terminology. The end result is confusing and chaotic. Using the board as a real time manual control is easy enough. But programming scenes and other functions is extremely confusing. I cannot recommend this unit and if I could take mine back, I would.
This is the second time I've replaced my iPods battery with this brand, and once again it holds a charge for about 4-5 hours... Still better than going through apple and losing all your music and paying way too much!
Very poor interface, very limited control over images. When you take a picture, you have to hold the camera still for over 2 seconds as the screen goes black and tells you to wait - but you don't know when the photo gets taken or what exactly you're photographing. Very hard to capture a moment, very likely to result in blurring and low quality.Worst of all is the flash. The camera overexposes terribly when flash is used. I don't think the flash is too bright, but the camera seems to not adjust its exposure time to compensate for the presence of flash. I called tech support a couple times to address this issue. First they said they were too busy and would call me back within 24 hours. Almost 36 hours later, no one had called back. Then I tried again and finally reached someone. They told me that the camera just needed to be reset to the factory default. To do this, just take the batteries out and wait 30 minutes (i.e., go away and try calling us again later). He assured me that "everything will be alright" if I do that. I didn't believe it because we had that problem right out of the box with factory settings - and there are so few settings that it's hard to imagine what could be incorrectly set. So I asked to speak to a supervisor. When I reached the supervisor, he asked what kind of memory card I had in the camera. When I said it was a 1 GB card, he said that was the problem. The camera can only take SD cards up to 512 MB. Again, I was incredulous. First, how could that cause the problem? He said the bigger card put too much stress on the camera and made it unable to process the image properly. That sounds crazy. And second, I pointed out that their own printed materials state that it can take a 1 GB card, and pointed specifically to page 3 in the user manual, for example. Oh yes, they are aware of that typo and are working to fix it. Really?? So he said that all I needed to was run off to the store and buy another card with 512 mB or less and all would be rosy. I also asked why the first tech support guy gave me a different story. "Oh, he didn't know you had a 1 GB card." Right. Well, I borrowed a 256 MB SD card and found out, as I expected, that it made no difference. The camera grotesquely overexposes with flash regardless with 256 mB cards as well as 1 GB cards. And now that it has been over 30 minutes with the batteries out, I've also tested the initial "cure" and found, naturally, that resetting the camera doesn't solve its overexposure problem.Even without flash, image quality is poor. Stick with your cheap cell phone camera or buy a real camera. This one doesn't even provide the basic functionality that you expect in a cheapy like this. And their tech support, if you can reach them, won't be of any help. Stay away.Cheap doesn't have to mean ridiculously poor.On the plus side, it is small enough to fit into a pocket. For best results, keep it there.
The installation fairly annoying. The instructions are inaccurate. No driver is bundled with the install package and the Windows wizard was unable to locate a driver.I finally gave up on installing it after 2 hrs.I would look at other options before purchasing this.The only reason I'm giving it one star is because there is nothing lower.
I was given this for Christmas and now after 3 months and 6 movies it's completely toast... and it died in the middle of a movie!
I'm an experienced PC builder. I build all my family's computers as a hobby. I've successfully installed some tough (compatibility wise) hardware & software in my time. This ATI TV Wonder card was a worst case scenario by far. The card worked to different degrees with different "trial" software (Intervideo, BeyondTV, SageTV, etc). The card did not function completely and/or correctly with any software, especially the ATI Cataylst Software. The ATI Cataylst Software is a total disaster when paired with this TV Wonder card. (I used to have an ATI AIW Pro 9600 video card that worked OK with the Catalyst Software...don't know what's happened at ATI.) I called ATI after 3 days of frustration and their Tech told me to return the card to Amazon. I started the RMA process immediately. This card is not for the fainthearted or inexperienced PC user. (For comparison, I also have a Hauppauge WinTV card that performed, and continues to perform, flawlessly, on my PC.
Word of advice, the video board went out on this TV just after the 1 year warranty and Maxent would not help. They told me to bring the TV to an authorized service center. The repair center said it would be cheaper to buy a new TV. So I would highly recommend purchasing another brand as the components that make up this TV are poorly made and Maxent doesn't stand behind their product.
I do NOT recommend the Sennheiser MX55. Earlier this year, I bought a pair and less than a month later, the plastic covers began unraveling in several places showing the bare wire underneath.In fact, one of the user pictures on the Amazon site shows the same thing happening. It's too bad too since the sound quality was decent while it lasted.
1. Cheap2. OK for protecting lens when no bright light source in front3. Causes ghosting with bright light source (not multi coated)
The sound quality is horrible. Only one volume control and that is "on". The volume is so low it is hardly audible. It doesnt help that the speakers are on the ends of the unit and not in the front where you might hear them. Buy only with the attitude I had, Im not out that much money if its quality is low. You will be out your money !
Have had this remote for about 2 yrs. The best aspect is you can turn on (or off) 3-4 components with a touch of one button.BUT, I had to put a cardboard shim in the remote to keep the battery in contact and disassemble the charger and modify it to get it to charge. This month the vol up button stopped working. Will buy another Harmony and hope the newer models are made better.
the usbs never want to work or be recognized, it dose keep the lap top a little cooler.
The battery I bought through amazon was junk the end broke off the first time I tried putting it in and o know what I am doing I have repaired several ipods
Well, for starters, this product will not convert any voltage for you. So, the statement in its description "is suitable for most consumer electronics ranging from 110-volts to Mac 275-watts, to 220-volts to Mac 550-watts" is wrong and intentionally put to mislead people.Second, the product will not support three pin devices so if you want to put in a three pronged pin into it, that won't work.Third, it gives a huge statement about able to work in 150 countries. Well, it doesnt support the three pin plug of europe used across EU, won't work in India and SA as the plug it fits into are vertical plugs and not three pin plugs and in that position, it will break before handling the weight. Won't support three pin operation in these countries and won't even fit in the plug. In Australia also, it will work only with two pin support (which is my biggest crib with this product).The built is cheap plastic and not sure it will take a fall to the non-carpeted floor.Not sure why this product is still present with all the false claims and such a low quality.
We had three of these drives and they all failed within a year!!! This is statiscally impossible without a major design flaw. LaCie refuses to replace a drive which died within three months of being replaced under warranty because they only honor the one year warranty date of the original drive! The replacement drive date does not count!This is a bad company with a seriously flawed product!
Last year, I purchased a replacement plan for my third Tungesten E2 PDA --a true piece of necessary junk -- after my second unit mafuntioned. I was informed that I had purchased the "wrong" plan. While Amazon eventually replaced the unit for me, not the warranty company, I now purchased the "correct" plan (dollar amount coverage was the factor in it being deemed the incorrect plan). The only way for me to really let all of you know if this replacement plan is any good is for me to wait for my third Tungsten E2 to fail, which it will, hopefully during the covered period. The company states that it is not an "insurance" plan -- so we will have to wait & see. The problem with Amazon reviews is that after you submit the review and two or three months have elapsed, you cannot amend your review to let readers know what has gone wrong -- you may only withdraw it completely.
Doesn't work! Tried it on at least 10 different PCs (different makes, models, laptops, desktops, XP and Vista) - not one would recognize the "Fun" drive. I've had other Kingston USB drives that work OK, but this ones a dud.
I don't like this case. IT GETS 0 STARS. The leather is cheap and the fit is horrible. My M105 slides around! My advice: you put at least $80.00 into your palm? Put in a little more and buy a case that's made by Palm or at least endorsed by Palm. JUST DON'T BUY THIS ONE!
If there was negative star, I would rate it with the negative. This is the second time someone "gifted me" this emergency radio, and second time the antenna has broken off. THe first time, an engineer gave up and said it was useless to spend anymore time on it.Someone else gave me one, and the same thing happened. I called Eton in Palo Alto. Excuses, babbling about how easy. When I asked where to send it, he said " if you send it to us, we can fix it, but it will cost the same as a new one." If it is so easy to repair, why would it cost $50 plus two-way shipping to complete?I warn anyone against this ridiculous excuse for an emergency radio. Get a ham license.
Well, I just purchased this from amazon because of the great price. I just opened the package and so far the first two discs failed in the middle of the burn due to bad media. Hopefully I have success with the rest or this will be a bad investment. I read the other reviews and they were all good. But I have to give this item a bad review. I usually get maybe 2 bad discs per spindle, but I have never gotten two right out of the package.Update: Third attempt to burn was a success.
If I could, I would give this camcorder a 0 of 5. Since I now have to search for a new camcorder, from reading other Panasonic model reviews, I am convinced I did not just get a lemon, but the Panasonic brand is bad.We bought this camcorder 18 months ago at the birth of our son. It has had problems from the beginning. First, I could not finalize the disk. I called Panasonic support, who basically told me the problems we were having were because the camera was not being held still while recording. This is ridiculous since I often set the camera down on a countertop so I can be in the video. Then I finally got someone to tell me that I needed to be recording on Panasonic mini-DVDs. The best it has worked have been on the Panasonic DVDs which are some of the most expensive, and even that is no guarantee that you will be able to watch the DVD after finalization. I still have freezing of the picture and sparatic playback when trying to watch. It has skipped over whole sections. I have 3 DVD players in my home (all different brands) and the disk works on none of them.I finally got an address to send it in for repairs. I was not happy to be without my camcorder for an extended period of time. I was told they would look at the camcorder, see if there was a problem and call me. I waited a week after I knew it was in the shop to check the status. Panasonic FAILED TO MENTION that I would need to pay $207.50 UP FRONT for them to look at it, then if any repairs were needed, this cost would cover them as well. SO, I have been without a camcorder for 3 weeks while waiting to see if it needed fixing, and the company I sent it to has not even looked at it because I have not paid them! This is crazy since I can get a brand new miniDV camcorder for $225.The only reason it has taken me so long to take drastic action is because we are military living overseas and bought it at Best Buy. So you see why I couldn't just take it back to the store (or I would have a long time ago)! Also after spending over $500 on this piece of junk, I could not afford to just replace it. Sending it in was not an option when my son was a newborn, because I didn't want to miss any precious memories (which I ened up missing anyway!). So now the holidays are upon us, and I will be forced to purchase another camcorder, since I don't know if they will send it back to me in time for Christmas. I will not pay the $207.50 for a camera that hasn't worked well out of the box. I also had to pay shipping both ways for nothing!Plus another thing, the still picture is bad quality. Very grainy and you can actually see pixels when you print it. We only used that function once.I have lost so many disks, and have so many others that only play part of the DVD that when I think of it I cry. I have also wasted so much time trying to figure out how to fix the problem with a customer support that is useless. I wish I would have never bought this camcorder! IF YOU ARE BUYING THIS CAMCORDER TO CAPTURE MEMORIES, BUY ANOTHER! I will not buy Panasonic products again!
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.
Battery died after 1 year and it would not shut down the TV correctly thus burning out the projection lamps prematurely. I am now on my third bulb and have bought a regular UPS at a fraction of the cost which is working fine and have had no more problems with. I have found that you can buy anything that Monster makes at a fraction of the cost by looking/searching around for it.
The sound on the Sennheiser phone changes a lot. Sometimes the music is loud and sometimes low. The volume knob is not that good. The only good thing is that it partially stays in your ear. I cut off one piece because the two different cord lengths were annoying.
totally worthless...stopped working after 3 weeks...will never buy another Sennheiser product again...don't waste your money...there are better headphones out there for much less than this pair...
Bought new and was very expensive. The device was riddled with problems mailed it back to JVC for repair and it eventually stopped working for no reason!
I have not purchased this item. It was selling in the National Geographic catalog for $49.95, so I was interested to look at it here, until I saw all the negative reviews. I tried going to the manufacturer's website to ask them to explain, or defend the product.A VERY BAD SIGN: their websites contact form made me jump through all the hoops, then sent an error message stating that this portion of the site is "down" but that their engineers are "working hard" on the problem.Yeah, right. I bet the part of the website that takes your money is working just fine....
Hard to use. Difficult to hold, hard to edit text once you transfer it to your pc, cumbersome in general. Only buy it if you're tech savvy,
There is a great deal to like about this clock radio, but I am convinced there is a circuit design problem that cannot be ignored. I have owned two of them, primarily attracted to the usb port feature that will play songs in mp3 directly from a usb flash drive. But in each radio the Display has failed. In one of the radios the display stopped working altogether, and in the other half of all the digits went dead. One of them was under warranty, and while RCA/Thompson replaced it with a new one. Unfortunately, it later failed also. That makes 3 out of the 3 for me.Curiously, I was recently at my local Fry's and the they had a clearance corner of odds and ends and there was a 5500i in the pile for $5. I asked the salesman why so cheap and he replied that the display had failed. Given that I have seen at least one other post here from someone with the same problem, it sure suggests that something is wrong with this model. It's a bummer because other than not having a headphone jack, this is a way cool clock radio.
I orginally gave it a 4 stars rating, yet I have deleted the previous review and typed this new one instead for the updates:This review contains two sections 1 & 2,Section 1 is the update on March 05, 2005. Section 2 is my original review written on March 01, 2005.====(Section 1)====Don't buy it. It does not eject my VCD on my sixth day of ownership of this Axion product. I am very unhappy as the VCD is not mine, but my friend's.Now, I have decided to go with the new Emerson 7" DVD/VCD + TV LCD TFT unit now. Emerson name has been around for much longer time and should be much more reliable compared to this new name Axion, which is made in Taiwan.If you continue to read section 2, you will see how I orginally recommended this Axion (although not more now!).====(Section 2)====This is a very versatile unit. However, it also is not perfect.This unit arrived two days ago as a gift. I opened the box and this unit looks pretty shiny and cute. It is about 9"X 2" X 7" with the stand, it is higher. And the case feels solid and the stand can be adjusted to a degree for better viewing angle.Connected the unit with the ac/dc adaptor that comes with it, it is nice. Inserted a VCD of an Asian movie, it played right away. The first two minutes, the LCD screen was self-adjusting, picture was blurry at that 2 minutes interval. Then, it was all clear and bright. Turned the brightness down and it worked and looked pretty clear and the quality is pretty good for a small unit like this. Of course, I am not talking about HDTV quality here, however for a portable entertainment unit, I think that this unit shows pretty good pictures.Playing the Asian movie, you know how the movies go, usually the left channel is Cantonese and the right channel is Mardarin. Since this unit is stereo sound, it will give you both dialogue at the same time. You cannot switch to either left or the right speaker. However, I solved this by connecting to a pair of computer speakers and used only the left speaker to listen to the Cantonese dialogue.One thing about the unit's speakers, they are small, but they give very clear sound and pretty loud enough for a car, SUV, van, truck or even a 150 sq. ft. room. I even connected it to my cable tv line, it hooks up right away and it is just like using my home big screen tv, but without the big screen. So, the cable works!I have tried, this unit also plays Kodak picture CDs, and Kodak camera filmed movies and other DVD camcorder DVDs. This unit is so versatile. We took the unit to our car and used it for one day in the car. Hooking it up to the cigarette plug-in power source is easy since it comes with the adapter. The unit works well in car. We connected the digital camera to the unit and photos are viewed through the LCD screen, nice!Also, if you put in Kodak picture CD, it turns into an electronic album for you so that it shows you one picture after another, each with duration for about 5 seconds. Very nice!So this unit is almost perfect...However, a big big however, the unit does not have a handle; meaning it is difficult to carry it around with ease. One has to be careful otherwise it slips out of hand easily. One has to use two hands to carry it. Why doesn't Axion attach a handle for this "portable" unit?Watching tv is very much dependable on the reception ability. I have no problem receiving channel 5 & 7, but have some problem receiving channel 2 in downtown area. So, I will try with a Radio Shack Tv antenna soon and see if it will get better, but hey, the TV works !!The remote also works well. It let you jump to the next section if you watching Karaoke or other MTVs, etc. It lets you select between TV/DVD/Aux mode for AUX is useful if you want to play game on this unit and connect it to another DVD player, etc. The remote also let you eject the DVD/VCD/CD, control volume, picture quality, sound level, etc. And is pretty intuitive.Connected this unit to my big screen tv, it works too. I can watch the Asian movie and American movies on my big screen tv while the Axion is playing the VCD/DVD.In short:Pros:1, being versatile, plays DVD, VCD, CD, CD+RW, Kodak picture CDs, camera recorded movies, DVD camcorder recorded movies, etc. And it can also work as an electronic photo album.2, Light weight: about 7 lbs in total. To me, it is pretty light and easy to carry.3, cute design, look cyber in silver!!4, good sound, the speakers are small but they are stereo speakers and sound is clear. But, don't expect bass thought, if you do, connect it to your home sound system.5, price, about the same as other DVD ONLY units, yet you get TV on this one plus cable tv capability.Cons:1, no handle to make it easy to carry around2, no straps that comes with this unit so that you can secure it against the headrest of your car easily3, no carrying case/bag that comes with this unit4, no headphone that comes with it, you have to buy it on your own. And, there is only one headphone/headset jack.As of this writing, another new unit is on the horizon:Emerson M-Box 701TN Portable 7" Headrest Monitor with DVD Player / TV TunerVersus the Axion, the Emerson unit has (1) a handle for carrying around easily, (2) two headsets jacks, (3) comes with strap to secure it on the headrests of our cars, (4) one free wireless headset.Like the Axion, the Emerson unit also comes with (1) AC/DC adapter, car power adapter, TV Tuner, remote control.However, the only drawback of the Emerson unit versus the Axion is that the Axion is 8" wide for the LCD screen, the Emerson is 7" only. So, whichever suit your situation.To me, both work well for me though. I watch it in car, at home, in office. No problem. Rent a movie at a Blockbuster and watch it in car and return it afterward. Kind of fun! Then, watch ESPN sport on cable at home, watch the news while on the road. Both of them should do the jobs admirably.Do I recommend the Axion and Emerson, I recommend the Axion by now since the Emerson is not even out yet, but will be out within a month as of this writing today 3/1/05. Check with Amazon.I deduct the Axion one star since it doesn't have a handle to make it easy to carry around and does not come with straps to make it easy to secure it in the car. Other than these, this unit shines!!---------------------------------------------------One last words (3/5/2005):Remember section 2 was my original recommendation, and I no longer recommend this faulty product since it stopped ejecting the VCD that I inserted on my sixth day of ownership.I am returning this Axion unit and will put my money on the upcoming new Emerson unit which has the same features plus TFT LCD, not just LCD; and one free wireless headset; and handle for carrying around easily; and carry bag; and securing strap; and better expected reliability from Emerson.
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
I made the mistake of buying my iFP-390T at Best Buy. I tried to exchange it after 30 days, but Best Buy refused to be helpful in any way. The customer service manager at their Gilroy store told me that they would rather lose a customer than modify their policy. Unbelievable! I should have shopped at Amazon.com!!! (The iRiver product is great!)
This mouse had to be returned because it either went very slowly or didn't go at all. I had the mouse speed sent to the fastest, and the tortoise could beat it from one side to another. I replaced it with a Logitech V220 wireless, which is very good.
DOA, nothing to say. Sent it back and refund, and then bought a new one, which costs more
Got mine (512MB, blue version of this) from Sonystyle.com just yesterday. After playing with it for a few hrs here are my impressions.First and foremost the mp3 playback quality is atrocious. 128kbps files sound like 64kbps or lower. Even my no-brand-name cheap mp3/cd player has better mp3 quality.I suspect the codec/DSP in the Sony are still designed for their propreitary ATRAC3 plus format with a secondary mp3 support. In fact converting a mp3 file to Atrac3plus (with included software) sounded better than just mp3 file. Inspite of this hassle, it was still below mp3 quality from other players.The battery life seems to be in line with the specs listed by Sony. No complaints on that front. The backlight LCD display is a nice bonus too. However size/volume is significantly more than the iPod Shuffle.The user interface is more loaded than such a small palyer can withstand. As a result it more cumbersome and confusing than Apple/iRiver players.In short this awkwardly named "mp3" music player is a step in right direction for Sony but is still below average. Price is right but not the quality.
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!
These blank DVDs are not the same quality as the ones I bought in Target or Walmart. A lot of the disks have defects like purple ink and air pockets in and around the center clear plastic area. The silver and blue colors on the back side are poorly painted. The disks seem slow to burn as well. I have used about 17 of them and so far 5 of them don't burn all the way through. I don't know if these are really made by Memorex or just the cheap imitation. I won't be buying this product from Amazon again.
This product is supposed to transfer video tapes via your computer to a DVD.The first unit I receiver from Amazon worked for about two minutes then stopped. I called the manufacturer and we determined that I had a faulty unit which I sent to them for a replacement. The replacement didn't work at all and I ended up sending the replacement back to Amazon for a refund.Bill Choppe
I paid 85.00 for this product so I could have an expanded range in my home. Let me start by saying I am a fairly technical person. My problems began when I following the instructions exactly as stated. I was also trying to get WEP working which is a common problem I read in these reveiews. After I was done, I didn't have any wireless connections from two computers. I called Linksys and they wanted me to pay for support because my "router" (not the extended) was out of free support. I told them that the problem was with the software I just installed but they would not help me. I finally fixed got my computers back to their original state after a few hours, but without the Range Extended installed. Then a couple of weeks later I decided to try this installation one more time with Linksys support on the phone prior to starting. After an hour on the phone they told me the Range Expander was defective and to bring it back to the store. I was pretty sure there was nothing wrong with it, but more of a configuration / compatibility problem of some type. When I took it back to the store they told me that Linksys support always tells their customers the device is broken when the can resolve the problem.I decide to then buy a new 310N which claims to have expanded range. This problem was worse then the first. Eventually with Linksys on the phone, my laptop was working but my desktop just rebooted by itself all the time if my linksys adapter (WMP54G) was installed in the desktop. Linksys support told me that the new router was defective, or I should by a new 'N' adapter for my desk top. By the way, the extra range I got out of the new 310N to my laptop was minimal. It is going back to the store also.
I was looking for something for my HTPC that could be recognized during boot and include mouse and keyboard in one unit. In four months I charged it only two times. Unfortunately, the up arrow AND the right arrow keys stopped working on me. I plugged the device into another computer to check if it was indeed a hardware issue for such a new device. Indeed, this was the case. In addition to receiving a faulty product, Logitech customer service was poor and would not honor their warranty.I will instead purchase a Apple magic trackpad and Apple wireless keyboard for my HTPC. If I have to boot to bios then I will use my 8 dollar wireless mouse and keyboard, which has working up and right arrow keys : )I will not purchase from Logitech again due to their poor customer service.Note: If the product was not defective I would have rated it 4 stars. -1 star for the track disc/mouse being uncomfortable to use.
I tried to use this product with a PS3 by splitting the signal coming out of the PS3 and sending it to two different TVs. When hooked up in this configuration, the video and audio is choppy on both TVs. With only a single TV connected, the sound and audio is transmitted without the signal breaks so I am sure the cable is fine. Basically this "splitter" is not really a splitter at all. I do not recommend this product. But if you insist on purchasing one, I have one I will sell for cheap . . .
Setup is easy and the camera works well on the network. But the picture quality is very poor. The images are very grainy. I get a much sharper image from my logitech 4000 pro.
must have been a bad lot of these cards because it never worked and I still have it never went to trouble to send back, maybe if they read review they will repalce
I wanted to use this to connect my Direct TV receiver to other TVs via coax. It worked fine for a while, but after a few months, I noticed this unit started producing lines in the video that would cause buzzing. I tried shortening the power cable as someone else commented on in another review which did not help I even tried using the S-video input with no difference. It's now too late to return the unit ( The cost of shipping back for warranty does not make returning it worthwhile.) I will try a different one from a local store so I can return it if it does not work.
product and service was a hugh disappointment. After following directions (video & paper) and calling serv rep I was left with headset that all I got was static. Rep promised to send microphone to correct problem but never received it. I sent back and am still waiting for credit on charge card. My advice is to stick to establish company, Sony, Samsung etc.
Please don't expect to get the cash back from this purchase as promised! To date, I've been denied twice. The second time they said the U P C number was invalid. Only, it's the original U P C barcode! I was meticulous filing the paperwork, yet they state, "All required products were not submitted." Meanwhile, I have phoned AMAZ0N to lodge a formal complaint.The product itself is average. I've used better and worse. That said, it's definitely not worth the full asking price.
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.
A friend bought these to connect to his HDTV. Unfortunately I had to explain to him that because the only audio output on his HDTV was digital fiber optic TOSLINK he couldn't connect them.They also won't work on laptops. They won't work on any Mac computer (desktop or laptop) as Macs support digital optical for surround. They won't work with a PS3. They won't work on an XBOX 360. They won't work with DVD players Blu-Ray or otherwise. They won't work with Tivo or ReplayTV or AppleTV or Boxee or Roku or Popbox or any internet streaming media set top box.They only work with desktop computers that have the old analog 3 port mini jack connectors. Yes they still sell some computer that have that type of old analog connection. These speakers have no internal surround sound decoding abilities. Most computers these days support digital optical audio out and these won't work with those.1 star because not only is it misleading to sell surround speakers that only work with some computers but because it wouldn't have cost them too much to add digital surround decoding and because the description is not clear enough to non-tech people that these speakers are so limited in their application.
These kept falling out and falling out until I pitched them into the dumpster 10 minutes into my first run with them. And, who on earth needs a volume control along with a six foot cord to the ear phones. When is someone going to understand that people need about 18 inches between ipod and ears?!?!
It seems that everyone agrees that the battery on this phone dies after a 30 minute conversation. This happened to me even when the phone was new, and charged for two days!!!!! I kept thinking it would get better, but it never did. I feel that all of us who bought this phone was SCAMMED by Panasonic!!!There should be a recall!
My camera stopped working after a week and a half. I had to send it back for a refund which I was glad to receive...IT's difficult to use and poorly made.=( too bad, nice idea...but just poorly constructed, won't last long!
Battery barely lasted 3 months. I wish I would've bought the manufacturer battery instead.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS USE.THE VOICE QUALITY IS VERY POOR AND THERE IS AN ECHO!USING THIS PRODUCT WITH AN AMPLIFIER DID NOT HELP QUALITY.
If you are looking for a simple to use DVD/VHS recorder then this is NOT for you. I paid a little over $200.00 for this piece of s!*t in early December 2007 so I could record movies and television shows while I was at work, when I would settle in on my next day off to watch a movie or television show that the timer should have recorded I would get about a minute or so of the program then the screen would go blank and all I would have is the audio from the show with no onscreen explanation as to why this was happening. As others have reported I also thought maybe I had hooked up the wiring wrong and proceeded to unhook and reinstall the recorder also I did something that normally I never do but probably should have as soon as I opened the box; I read the owners manual, here I found my problem, as reported by the other reviewers this recorder has a chip or software program that blocks any recording of programs or movies from my Dish network satellite receiver. If I would have known about this feature or had I looked for these reviews online as I will from now on, I would not have purchased this recorder. As for the HDMI up conversion this unit features I found no improvement, in fact the picture sent to my Sony KP51WS520 television seemed to flutter at timesand would not be recognized by the Sony television if I turned the recorder on after switching the television over to the HDMI input channel, the manual suggested I turn the television off then on again which did work. I will try another brand of DVD/VHS recorder in the next few months and will probably place this one on ebay to try and recoup some of the money I wasted on this unit. In closing BEWARE: DO NOT BUY, TRY ANOTHER BRAND.
I have a Linksys Wireless Network Access Point. I rarely got the SMC to lock. When it does lock, it does not stay in sync for more than 20 minutes before losing the connection. It has a range of about 15 feet in the same room and about 10 if you go behind a wall.My D-Link card worked flawlessly under the same conditions. I would not recommend it and will likely return it.
This product failed to work from the moment I connected it. I have 2 computers, but only use one at a time. When I plugged the splitter in I was hoping to be able to use one computer then shut it down and go to the other computer boot it up and use it. Unfortunately I couldn't get the first computer to connect to the web so I went back to plugging in one computer then unplugging it and plugging the other computer as needed.
This toner was supposed to be new and original from Samsung. It doesn't look new and it doesn't look original. The toner was inside an open bag. When I took the toner out of the bag my hands got dirty from ink powder. It looks to me that this toner is not new but refurbish. It is working and I really do not want to go through hazard of returning it.I will probably never buy from this seller again. I feel that I paid 100 dollars for a toner that should have cost a lot less.
These are not the headphones to purchase for strenuous exercise. The sound quality is questionable and they continuously fall out of your ears. Buy the Sennheiser PMX 80s. They are perfection, have fine sound and do exactly what a jogger, biker, blader, etc. expects of good headphones.
This is not Xerox' fault, apparently. I have been unable to use this scanner because I need to continue to use the scanner I've already got. The Documate does not handle scanning pages from books or photo albums. I wouldn't want to sheetfeed any antique photos even if they are loose. My HP 4670 handles those things just fine and I do a lot of this kind of scanning.When I unpacked the Documate and started to read the set-up directions I found that the first thing I was asked to do was to unplug the HP scanner (which is reasonable) and UNINSTALL THE SOFTWARE DRIVER FOR IT, because Windows XP won't allow two scanner drivers. I called them and they said Microsoft admits this is true and said it was designed that way for security reasons. I am not gullible enough to believe this, but I would believe Xerox over Microsoft.I'm afraid that if I install/uninstall drivers several times a week I will eventually have problems with Windows. I won't be able to use the Documate until I buy another computer, probably next month. I wish I knew whether Windows Vista will allow two scanners. I definitely don't want to turn in the Documate and get my money back. I need it for scanning legal size documents and huge quantities of old research I want to back up.
Yep I too can confirm that this is indeed useless and doesn't work, THANK U MICROSUX!!! From now on I'll NEVER by any product by microsux's that somebody eles offers.... Like Locgitec fligt stick etc. etc.... Oh yea and a special thank you to bilken for making this pretty much USELESS product and AMAZON for selling it too...
The setup program located my wireless B network, but could never find the range expander. So I turned off WEP, and auto-configured by pressing the "auto" button on the range expander. I got a solid blue light, indicating that it had connected. But when I moved the device to a more distant part of my network (once again with solid blue light on), the broadcast signal was no stronger than when the device was disconnected. I can only assume that it was not working. I do not know for sure, because debugging is impossible. The only feedback the device gives is the little light that is either red or blue.
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
Stay away from this. First week I blew the sub and they wanted $200 for a replacement sub that is not worth it. Much better subs for allot less money.
2 days after I start using it the lights konk off. A week later, the mouse conencted to one of the ports stop working...Won't be buying again from iogear.
The problems started immediately with the case. I could not get my Palm T/X to lock into place. And, then once I finally got the PDA in the right position, the latching device for the case stopped working...so the lid would pop open. I never got a chance to use the case. After a few tries over a few days, I gave up and bought a leather case with a velcro closure.The aluminum case looks good, but does not function well. I am thankful I did not pay a lot of money for it.
I am an athlete and i decided to buy an MP3 player recently. This mp3 player had everything i wanted. But i got sick of it within 2 hours of trying to use it.The joy stick was too rigid. I had to use all my strength to operate the player. It was hard to find music. I was scared to use the player while driving.I wish RCA could have done some market research before even releasing the product to the market. I returned the product to Frys electronics within 12 hours of buying and bought Philips SA261 Solid State 512 MB MP3 Player instead. Easy operation , great looks and I am loving it.
...I have yet to take a non-blurry closeup with these lenses. My closeups were better without this lens. Now, I do have an &quot;older&quot; digital camera - a Kodak DC210, but the Kodak web site says these lenses will work with this camera. I'm thinking maybe I'm just too much of a novice, and I'm obviously doing something wrong, but the instruction booklet certainly isn't any help. It's one of those &quot;general&quot; instruction booklets that cover multiple products. So, I would say that unless you're really up on use of lenses on digital cameras, pass these up.
I cannot adjust the record speed on the drive, the Nero software that came with the drive will not work with my pre-existing software, and the support from the Philips website does not exist for my problem!
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.
I bought these for my 92 year old mother-in-law but tried them out myself first. Unless you hold your head perfectly still, the ear plugs fall out. Bad design, waste of money.
These speakers were not good at all- you can hear the music but not the lyrics. There is a big echo and you can not make out the words. I would not recommend this product at all.
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.
Mine lasted 14 months, before it ceased functioning - 2 months more than the warranty. My local service department has been working with Sony support for nearly two months trying to diagnose the problem, and they refuse to replace the set. So far, I have heard everything from the B- block, to the Optical engine, to the power source. What a waste of money.
This product is not able to be used with Windows Vista. Beware.
The camera view screen is dark and the photos are barely visible, thinking of returning product. I would not recommend this to anyone.
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 tried these cartridges in both my canon printers but they were not recognized/accepted. I was unable to use them-disappointing!
You can get the same features from a universal controler that only costs 30 bucks. Of course the 30 dollar controler will not have a color screen but big deal, the both do the same thing. I bought this controler thinking that for over one hundred bucks it should be one of those remotes that work through walls and cabinets but it is not. I had to return it and get the Harmony 890 in order to work through walls and cabinets, but for 100 bucks I don't know why anyone would want the 880 other than a color screen and a rechargable lithiom battery? Doesn't seem worth it to me, but that's just me.
THE CANNON A75 CAMERA WAS BROKEN.AND THE SELLER WOULD NOT ANSWER EMAIL OR PHONE CALLS.WHITCH MADE ME THINK SHE KNEW IT WAS BROKEN WHEN SHE MAILED IT.AND NOW I AM OUT OF 103.00 DOLLARS.BAD BUSSINESS......,
This printer would be great if we could use anything other than regular paper in it. It chokes on photo paper. It chokes on anything thicker than regular paper. You end up wasting as much paper and ink as you use on good prints. The rear feed is a joke. You can't even get regular paper to feed straight. Also, as with most inkjets, the ink costs are ridiculous. I'm buying a color laser (maybe QMS magicolor) and will order my photo prints online (it's cheaper and better).
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.
The scanner does its job in the very basic sense, however, I have had mine for 3 years and the last year it has started to scan red tones on all of my images. Also, it scans things very bleached out and loses detail. (Even after adjusting brightness/contrast). I am buying a new scanner as I use it for artwork and cannot put up with these problems anymore.
I had just changed each of the ink cartridges at a total cost of around $55. And then, not one color worked at all. Just blank pages. I went through all the diagnostics and maintenance. No luck. So, I called a service rep. She walked me through all the same steps outlined in the instructions and offered not a single bit of instruction more. She then offered to replace the unit through the warranty. I was suprised she gave up so easily. After reading these reviews here and on other websites, I have found that the nozzle head clogging is the likely problem. This probem does not at appear to be at all uncommon. And it seems there is no sure fix. Truthfully, I do not know if I will go through the hassle of the replacement even though it is under warranty. Who wants the hassle of being home to take delivery of a REFURBISHED (READ: it already broke at least once before) printer that might go out just as quickly as this one. Who wants to lug the old one to the post office. I just wish I didn't spend $55 bucks on cartridges when I could've spent it towards the next printer. I am going to try their customer service one more time to see if they can resolve this problem at my convenience, not theirs. If not, the next printer is certianly not going to be an Epson. If you buy this printer, you will be back here in 11 months posting a very similar review. See you then.Update: After a little more digging around on the internet, I found that the problem is actually a disconnected ink tube. It is a common problem on the CX models. I am in the process of reconnecting the tube. Its in a tight space. So, its not exactly easy. Hopefully this fixes the problem. After the tube is reconnected the site advises that it be secured with a certain type of apoxy. Too bad Epson skipped that step.Second update: I was able to reconnect the tube. The printer works fine again. One thing though. My new ink cartridges are now 1/3 empty after all the attempted nozzle cleanings and test pages after the repairs.
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.
Like some of the other reviewers mentioned, these are not good for people with smaller ears. The hanger that goes around the back of the ear is useless for me. I only wear these when walking to work, and I'm constantly having to shove them back in my ears. It's very annoying. Having said that, the sound quality and noise isolation are pretty good (the only reason they get 2 instead of 1 star). So if you're not using these while moving, they're fine. Hopefully there are better options though. I will be buying another pair for my commute.
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.
The Good: HD video is great when using an OTA antenna. I get around 7 HD channels here in NYC using an indoor HD Antenna. CBS,NBC,FOX,ABC,MY9,CW11,UNIVISION. Basically the locals I regularly watch.The Bad: I subscribe to Directv. I have a tivo box hooked up to this card via S-video cable. The picture quality is HORRIBLE!! via S-VIDEO or COMPOSITE. No matter what software I use whether is ATI Catalyst Media Center, Power Cinema or Windows Media Center. The Picture is a disgrace. I notice ghosting in the picture w ATI Catalyst media Center and there's a delay in video which makes my tivo useless when fast forwarding and changing channels. Trust me, I tried every software, the picture sucks when using S-video or composite signal!!WARNING!!! If u want this card for getting HD LOCALS only, then this card is awesome w Windows Media Center. It works beautifully when recording, rewinding and fast forwarding. But If your using a cable box, tivo box stay away from this tuner card. It sucks for capturing composite, S-VIDEO signal!!!Bottom LINE: ATI's has buggy software and shouldn't have released this card. It's not ready for prime time!! STAY AWAY!! BELIEVE ME!!!Currently using Hauppage WinTV PVR-150 along w free DSCALER software for my DTV Tivo and picture is good w no delays. Its much better than this crap!!
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).
I purchased the TV ears and right after I got it home it would only work for a while then quit. I called the company and for them to send me a replacement part they made me give them another credit card to guarantee the return of the junk part. The tv ears worked long enough to go past the warranty date then quit working again a different problem. The concept works so find a good one from another manufacturer and stay away from this junk!
I could not believe how people find this one a good quality product. I got it and almost could not hear my music. A lot of noise in the background. The fan is too loud. Not recommended.
I do not remember it's name, but the cable required to attach this printer to my computer WAS NOT included. I had to spend an additional $10.00 for this cable. I had bought this printer for my granddaughter, as I had bought the same printer for myself for the EXACT same amount, from Walmart, which DID INCLUDE THIS CABLE. Makes for a poor buying experience caused by deceit. Just an 'ole dog that keeps trying to learn all the new tricks.
The product description clearly states that there are two 6 foot cables in the box. What you actually get are two 4 foot cables...My computers are not right next to my feet, so a 4 foot cable is useless to me. I purchased the product based on it providing 6 foot cables, and now I cannot use it at all.To purchase two 6 foot cables separately is an extra $40.. more than the price of the KVM switch to begin with! I cannot speak to the quality of the product since I cannot use it, but be warned to avoid this product if you need a cable longer than 4 feet.
These fit in my ears and sound great. BUT the loops go completely OVER my ear. When I go running they constantly fall out. I'll post a photo shortly.
The version A of this router is not stable. If your network streams too much, the router can suddenly drop connection and lose its firmware. How can you configure the router without firmware in it or with damaged firmware? If you connect to your router and it said connection is limited or restricted, and you are not able to get in router's configuration page usually at 192.168.0.1 , which means your firmware is lost or damaged. There is a secret way that you have to spend almost one hour talking to their technical support in India to get. This issue happened to me twice, and I am tired of calling them deal with the same stupid problem. D-Link should come out better way to solve this problem instead of loading same program for non-firmware hardware. Router should NOT lose firmware itself. However, simply the best way to do with this today is the following.Reload firmware to DIR-615 when firmware is lost1. push reset button for 10 to 15 seconds, when power is on.2. Go to property of network connection, configure internet protocol. set ip address to 192.168.0.99 and submast 255.255.0.03. push reset button for 10 seconds when power is off, and 20 seconds when power is on.4. Go to 192.168.0.1 loading new firmware.
I bought this tripod as means to use with my Canon Rebel with 75-300mm lens. Literally the moment I clicked it into position on the tripod, the plastic shoe snapped off and my camera headed toward the floor. Thankfully I grabbed it before it did any damage to my camera. This tripod should be fine for any point and shoot camera but it is very bad idea for any nice SLR camera, especially with a long lens.
Mine died after 5 months.Don't bother calling Philips. It's worthless.That's why warranty is only for 90 days.
TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorThis is the first time I bought a product from Amazon that I was disappointed with. When I got it I noticed it did not have the latest map version. So I called Tom Tom and they confirmed it...it was actually a few versions old. They (Tom Tom) said if I bought the item recently and I faxed them the receipt that they would send me the latest map version for free. Now as of right now I still do not have the latest version in hand and if I don't get it for some reason I am sending the product back to Amazon and/or requesting the latest map version for free. Now the description did not say "latest" map version, but I would assume if you are buying a new product it should have the latest version of the maps on it. I'm very disappointed...Otherwise the product, after a few technical tweeks after talking to the Tom Tom tech, works really well...accept of course it doesn't get us to where we're going because of the old maps :) But it has some cool features like bluetooth and it can play your music or reroute you if there's traffic. Much more features than the Garmin I had.
Purchased this TV just over a year ago. Comparing TV's in the store, we liked the color of the Polaroid best. One year and two days later, TV went out. My beautiful TV has been in the shop now for a month. The part that went out is going out on all of them they tell us. They have no idea when they might get the parts, so we spent $900 for one year of TV usage. Not a good deal. The Polaroid customer service seems nice, but they do not follow through on their promises. They say anything to get you off the phone. Very poor customer service from an American company. This is the worst consumer electronics experience I have ever had.
This product doesn't work. I've gone through the EXACT setup instructions and wizards multiple times now, and although it says success at the end, the printer does not show up in my printer list, and my PC can never "find" the print server on the wireless network. My PC is 6 feet from my wireless router/access point and I'm running a Thinkpad T60, so it's not my hardware or my connection. Do NOT buy this product.
I bought these earphones in July 2008 to use while cycling. I had tried several cheap headphones, and they died with 6 months. A higher quality earphone should last longer and perform better, I had thought. I have now had these earphones 3 months, and they are now completely dead. After month 1, the left earphone had ripped out of the cord when slightly snagged on my messenger bar. After 2 months, the rubber gasket and earphone cover had fallen off the remaining right earphone. By month 3, the right earphone had pulled out of the housing and would dangle loose. All of this happened just be using the headphones while road cycling. Road cycling is a fairly benign activity, and these earphones failed spectacularly. The sound quality was great for the month that both earphones worked, and that is the reason for the 2 stars. If they stay in piece, they do work fairly well.
Man when I first got this DVD player I thought I got a killer deal. It looked nice, played well had great sound etc...Well I got it March 20th and last night (April 27) it BROKE! What a P.O.S!!!!!! I am NEVER buying Philips again.I am going to contact Amazon so see if I have any options on exchanging it.-Not Happy!
We bought this in May for an upcoming trip. While on the trip the dvd player's picture started going in and out. We ended up having to send back to Mintek. After more than a month with multiple emails and calls they shipped us a new one. After 2 weeks, the picture on this one just goes black while playing. Plus, they didn't honor the rebate that we sent in &#60;printed the one on Amazon&#62;.Don't waste your money on this peice of crap.
I started using this hub in January, 2009. It installed fine on a Vista system and handled the transition to Windows7 well. Then it died abruptly in May of 2010. I ordered a replacement, which died with no warning October, 2010. Both hubs worked so well as to be invisible right up to the moment they gave up. I think I'll try another brand this time.
This mouse is fantastic when it works, purchased it along with a Toshiba laptop from Amazon (great seller). Only complaint, the usb thingy needs to be plugged in firmly two or three times to make it work. Doesn't matter which usb port I use so likely is not the computers fault. Could be I got a dud cuz everyone else seems to have had a good experience with it. Not sure I would buy this one next time, though.
The power supply cable was not work. So I chaged to my own cable.Now I can use the Hard drive.I think you need to check the cable carefully.
I purchased this camara prior to our family trip to Disney World in place of our bulky Canon SLR. We had a point-and-shoot Pentax years ago that was a great camara.What a disappointment. We basically ruined 4 rolls of film. Between the viewfinder being so far off the actual image as to make framing a shot next to impossible, the red-eye reduction that did not work and the auto-focus that wasn't, I would never purchase a Pentax again. My daughters' $30.00 point-and-shoot took better pictures.
My wife bought me this camera for Christmas. After taking a few shots, I dropped the camera in a padded case about four feet to a carpeted floor. The minimal impact caused the LCD display to malfunction. The problem was not covered by either the store's extended service plan or the Sony warranty. Sony wanted more then the cost of the new camera to repair it!! One of their customer service representatives actually told my wife to "treat the camera like you would a TV!" Well, I typically don't take my TV skiing, hiking or boating with me! Poor product, poor organization, poor customer service. I will never buy a Sony product again!
I pretty much tried this device for a week, before opting for a more reliable option.This device is another wireless product that only works competently under low strain. What do I mean? Well, if you use this device in an un-encrypted network or a network that uses WEP, you should receive reasonable results. I used this to give a credit card terminal internet access, and due to this I was using WPA to secure the network. This device was extremely unreliable with WPA encryption - to the point of it being broken.Frequent disconnects, slow transfer rates... etc. Obviously this is not acceptable for a credit card machine, because if I'm charging a card and the WET54G decides not to connect, then I have to run the card again - annoying the customer.Anyway, as far as setup goes, this device performs like expected. It can be a little confusing to setup for those who are not particularly comfortable with networking technology (you will generally have to have the device connected via ethernet to your network, or a computer during setup, before connecting to the intended device) , but otherwise it works like advertised in that respect.As far as alternatives...The number one alternative would be the WRT54GL from Linksys. You might be thinking "well that's a router". And it is. But, with a custom firmware (DD-WRT) the WRT54GL can become one of the most reliable consumer level networking devices. And it has a bridging mode. So it is able to give you the same functionality of the WET54G, but also give you much more functionality if your situation ever changes.Now a fair amount of reviews recommended a bridge from Buffalo. I'm sure it's good, but the WRT54GL offers much more features and costs about $50. Yeah a device that does a ton more costs less...The only downside is that it is a little more than twice the size of the WET - but since it works, and works reliably, I don't care.On a final note, Amazon was great about refunding me on this device. Since this device was broken functionality wise, the refund process was no hassle at all.-Oh, one final thing. If I remember correctly the device was at revision 3.1, which is apparently the European model of the device. The only reason why this is relevant at all, is that when searching for firmware updates you will need to visit Linksys's European site.
I ordered ML-1210 and received the 2010 model instead. I have no use for it.Because of complications (time and money)associated with return policies, I decided to never ever again buy from AMAZON.
Trust me it does not work. I have tried it on all rooms, anddoes not transmit. Waste of money. If you want an item that does work I have found the SBC wireless to be the best and you can buy it at amazon or walmart.
A nice system, very elegant design and performance...no complaints there. A bit costly and the HD DVD Drive has seemingly buggy audio playback with HD Disks. For the price, as with most electronic devices, you expect some baked-in price for the customer service that comes with the package. On this piece; you are throwing a fair percentage of that unit cost out the window. Have called TOSHIBA Customer Support 3 times on a single issue. System will not recognize the TV Tuner that is part of overall unit. Not a buy-up but; sold as 'part of the package'. I was transferred to "Level 2" support 3 times, waited on hold for 20 minutes 3 times and was promised a "call-back" within 4 hours. That has taken place over five days since I received the computer one week back. To date; nothing, no call back, no email. The last time I called, I mentioned that I was ready to return the system on a poor Customer Service basis alone. Same result; no call back. It is a bit disheartening.
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.
I bought Siemens Speedstream wireless router and D-link 802.11b card, the D-Link card seems to work fine and can be used anywhere within my house. Then I bought this US Robotics USR2210 card, after I tried it I regret the decision of the choice. Although it did not take me long to put it in place (the configuration is exactly the same as the other D-link card) and the card started to work. In the same room as the router, the card only shows "signal strength" at "40%" and "link quality" is about 70%, which relly surprises me. I realized that card is no way to work in upstair rooms. I tried to another room, it only works sometimes while the wirless icon constantly showing "Signal Poor", and the signal strength and the link quality has no data. The product is usable and I thought I can try US Robotics for a replacement....I am disappointed with the product quality. If this the first wireless card for my router, I would blame the router's transmitting strength, however since the D-link wireless card... shows great signal strength and link quality, it assume me that the US-Robotics wireless card (22mbps) has quality problem.The bottomlink is: don't buy it, choose something else with a lot of positive reviews.
I am not an audiophile by any means, and was searching for higher end headphones for my husband who is. I owned a pair of Koss Porta Pro headphones a few years ago and was thrilled with the sound quality (I mention this because it is the only thing I can compare them to) I put the Sennheiser cans on after seeing my husband's less than thrilled reaction and was shocked by the poor, poor, poor sound quality. Not sure whether or not they might be busted, but for the price tag there is no doubt they are being returned ASAP.Baffled by the more positive responses here, and I wish my review could be more technical, but there it is. Ladies be warned, this may not get the result you want on Father's Day. As for my husband at least he was too excited and opened his gift early.
I purchased this DataStick in mid-May from an Amazon-owned distributing company, and finally got around to unpacking it last night. After I copied ALL of my proprietary and personal information onto the DataStick, and then tried to delete a file, I got the well-publicized Centon "Write Protected Error". This means that nothing can be removed (deleted) from this data stick, nor can I rename or modify any files which have been copied to the DataStick - although everything I copied to it (my entire My Docs) is readable by anyone with a computer. (And no, I did_not_forget to use the 'Safely Remove Software' function before removing it from the Flash Drive.)I can't return it for a refund because it contains all of my business tax returns, my entire Outlook Inbox and Outbox, all my business documents and client records, etc. And no, I cannot (re)format it - the write-protect status won't allow it. Various formatting programs for Windows 7 have been unsuccessful in reformatting it, and even the Acronis File Shredder could not touch it.You can google for 'Centon DataStick Write Protection Error' to see that I am not alone in this experience with this product. On the Centon website, their Tech Support offers a couple of suggested work-arounds to resolve this problem, both of which I tried repeatedly to no avail. These approaches involved manipulating my Control Panel's Computer Management drive settings and rebooting my system numerous times - a total waste of another hour.I bought one of these DataSticks last year and it was fully functional. But not this one - as has been the case with countless others who have resorted to seeking help from Tech Blogs without success. Apparently, many are defective.
My two previous scanners were H.P.s The Canoscan, once installed, worked well enough but not up to H.P. level. Installation of software onto Windows Vista was very clumsy.Bundled Adobe Photoshop loaded smoothly but wouldn't run. Canon customer service said they were not licensed to warranty bundled components (such as software) and that the fix was Adobe's responsibility. Adobe customer service said 'yes there are issues' with this software but it was Canon's responsibilty sense I purchased it from them. When I went back to Canon customer service I said the Adobe Photoshop was a big draw for me (in the selection and purchase)and that I just wanted it to work properly. I was essentially told 'that I was out of luck on the Adobe Photoshop, that the scanner worked and that's all they cared about and that I should return the scanner if I was dissatisfied. This came from a Canon customer service suppervisor.
Here's my comprehensive review. Enjoy!SIZE: The Corsair 64gb flash drive is quite large... it's as long as my WD passport external hard drive and as fat as my thumb. It is difficult to plug in another USB device whilst this guy is attached as it takes up considerable room. It does come with an extension cable which does alleviate this problem, but it's yet another thing you have to carry around. The point of owning a flash drive is portability isn't it? When there are a lot of peripherals to carry around, it defeats this purpose. The cap is also a problem because it becomes loose with time and it's easy to lose.CASING: The drive is truly water resistant (as long as you still have your cap). It has a rubber shell that's pleasant to touch and it bounces when dropped. The more important aspect of this rubber texture is the fact that it grabs a hold of the inside of your pocket. Unlike some of the other reviews I've read, I actually like it .It's more difficult to accidently lose the drive when removing other objects from your pocket, like change.DESIGN: It's fairly ugly and it looks like an adult toy due to its size. Sorry, Corsair, but it does!FILE SYSTEM: It is formatted as FAT32. You cannot copy files larger than 4 gigabytes in size onto the drive because of this. I formatted mine to NTFS, which turned out to be a big mistake! DO NOT format it as NTFS!!! You will lose considerable read/write speeds if you do, even with a larger cluster size, say 16k. NTFS also burns out flash drives much quicker than FAT32 because NTFS writes to the drive even if files are only read. Also, once you change it to NTFS you'll have a hard time getting it back to FAT32 if you're on Windows: you'll need 3rd party software to do it, like Acronis Disk Director Suite.SPEED: TESTED ON WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE. I feel very disappointed with the speed of the drive. Read speeds were alright, but the write speeds are unacceptable. With the FAT32 file system write speeds average 1-1.3 MBps. Ehh. With NTFS write speeds deteriorated to 300 KBps! Now that is slllooooowwww. Keep it as FAT32 like I recommended before.CONCLUSION: The drive is too big physically to be a flash drive and too slow to be comparable to an external hard drive. If you want portable storage with this kind of capacity, get an external hard drive instead. The technology just isn't there right now to really be useful. I recommend a WD passport as a substitute.
I bought this knowing it was a bit stiff from the reviews, but I didn't realize that it was going to be as bad as it was. The folds never straighten out and the straps just poke out as you bring the camera up to your face. The padding while comfortable is just too big even for me.The description and pictures were incorrect for my order as well. Three steel wires and it looked silver in the photos. Mine was black and had two steel wires running through it.Overall it was uncomfortable and does adjust to 50" but I found this was insufficient for me to wear over my shoulder or across my chest. It's also just not long enough in the "normal" position for me, but I have a tall torso. This would be nice if it were maybe 60-65 inches.Other than that, if you want the peace of mind its nice and the version I received was attractive as it was mostly in a muted black look, but I was actually looking forward to the silver a little.
hang onto your receipt to get it exchanged during its "lifetime warranty".mine failed after about 2 years - and no receipt...
This wireless speaker system is practically useless. Multiple attempts at tuning, placement, retuning, both speaker and transmitter only resulted in increasing frustration. Static was constant. And this was while using the batteries. It didn't work at all while plugged into the AC. If I had not discarded the packaging it came in, it would have been the first return I made to Amazon. However, I didn't return the speaker system and doubt that I will ever use it. The Advent AW810 900 MHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker System isn't worth five bucks. Buyer beware.
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.
Had problems with 1st one,sent back,defective. 2nd one just got back, problems with on/off switch,quality issues.Not very pleased.
Bought a Soundstation 2 for my company...almost everything was perfect....except when I tried to store international numbers in the speed dial, I realised that it can store numbers up to 15 digits only. As the equipment runs on an analog line, we have to dial a prefix-9 + 001 before the international number. Countries like China or India have 12 digits. In total there are 16 digits to dial to China/India. Sad to say it doesn't support companies with global presence.
The menu is unbelievable. Having 4 lines of text display you always know what is going on. All the buttons are easy to use and the menu options are numerous. This was no doubt the best mp3/wma player ever. You can make folders within the player. I created a folder for every album I had on the player so you could just change album folders instead of cycling through tons of songs. But I dropped mine and the battery compartment door broke. Then it slipped again and the navigation button got destroyed. My friend also had one and the on button quit working because he used it too much. If you want a great player go to iriver.com and look at the new designs they seem to be more rugged but with the same button design so your on button might quit working if you use it too much.
I ordered this splitter to run HD Cable to two TV's using HMDI. If I had both TVs connected (it did not mater if it was turned on or not)when I turned the box on, I could not get a high def signel or sound to the TV's. If I unpluged one and then turned on the cable box The signal would be fine and then I could plug the other in and have a signal to both. This was not the point I wanted to be able to just turn a TV on and get HDTV. I have already sent it back for refund, and been refunded.
I was expecting something better from Garmin for my $20. I'd rather have bought a small-sized camera bag (i.e. Mountainsmith Focus II) that would hold and protect my Nuvi 760 and then some.
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!
I read a few reviews saything this was a good, inexpensive radio. Had it for a month and finally got a chase to use it. One of the receivers didn't work...and then did work. Now in the third month it's completely dead.
EEE-GAD! I wanted a device to capture 8mm video. The man at the store showed me this. Yes, it captured the video, but I just want to make a simple disc menu to break up the two hour disc and I cannot figure out how to do it. I am not great with computers, and am not familiar with the software scam that goes on every day. The things that these products claim to do, they just don't do! I have already shelled out $80 for this product, but if I want it to do what it SAYS it will do, I need to spend $90 more!!! What's with the upgrade scams?The help topics are very confusing and even when they spell out what the screen will say, it doesn't say that once you get there. Well, maybe it WOULD say the right thing if I buy the upgrade. This Pinnacle program is just maddening. How can you figure it out? I am afraid to try other products because they sound even more confusing. The box needs to say what these things actually do, because they can't be returned opened. Oh yeah, when I opened the box, I was shocked to find absolutely no literature. The only reason I gave it two stars is for the capture device. Too big of a learning curve on this one.
This printer prints beautifully, but unfortunately just a few weeks after the warranty ran out, it won't turn on anymore. From what I've heard this has happened to a lot of people who bought this model. So only buy it if you intend to throw it out in less than a year. Thanks a lot HP.
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!
I don't own this product but another one from the same company - a Roku R1000 internet radio.We loved the product while it worked but recently the power supply died after less than 2 years. Of course it's out of warranty and the company won't even respond to questions on how to send it for repair. Look at http://forums.rokulabs.com and you will find many other customers with exactly the same problem - some of them are now talking about filing a class action lawsuit. Although my experience was with another one of their products, not this one, ask yourself: Would you want to buy a product from a company which has a track record of selling a faulty product and not making amends to their customers?
I have had my Epson Stylus C86 since Feb. 2005. (About 2 years) However, suddenly it refuses to print. All the printer does is spit out blank sheets of white paper with no black text. After replacing ink cartridges and spending a lot of money, I am going to switch. I do not recommend buying this printer unless you like products that don't last a long time.
I've had two of these pieces of junk.For a D-Link product, I expected them to work for more than just a few months. Both of mine have died within 6 months. They light up and show link, but no packets are passed. The power supply is good (proper voltage/amps), but the darn things just drop dead.While they were alive, they worked well. At their current prices, they are disposable. But I expect them to last longer.
Purchased the LCT 3201AD in August of 06. Sound will change from mono to stereo, some channels have a clicking/popping sound.and the picture is not clear. We have a yellow-graney texture around the screen. Field Tech came to the house (which seemed like a nice feature) told me the LCD Panel needs to be replaced but they need final clearance from AKAI in order to replace TV. Neither AKAI and or their Field Service Team will call back to give me updates, each placing the blame on the other and promising calls back. After 1 month of 3 times/week phone calls to AKAI, they finally tell me to ship back (on my dime) the TV and they will send me a new TV in approx 4-6 wks.Would not recommend......I'm still waiting for the next steps to replace this "affordable piece of junk".
Camera worked pretty good for 18 months. Had similar problems as everybody else ie lens cap popping off, big time redeye and my computer not being able to find the device. NOW it won't turn on and Kodak wants 200 of my finest Canadian dollars to repair it. It wasn't dropped-in fact I had used it 30 minutes previously, set it on the table, picked it up for a final shot and nada . They tried to get me to trade in for a CX7330 for 200 bucks but it won't be compatable with my dock. No wonder Kodak as a company is in trouble.
Do not buy it..was totally disappointed. Throws light all around..your camera is facing forward, why do you need light being thrown backwards also....it is a good diffuser IF you have white walls around you and ceiling that is close by. Look close at the instructional video, Gary's images are way underexposed. Don't waste your money or time.
Purchased in december 05 and by april 06, its not playing dvds...and of course, its past warranty, they (audiovox) wants a flat charge of $94.00 to send it in to fix. So, I will just by another brand. Be careful.
I bought one of these and it worked for a couple years and then one day, stopped turning on and ate my DVD. I was irritated, but I thought maybe I was unlucky and got the lemon.A friend lent the same DVD player to me recently and within a month of having it, it has stopped turning on and ate yet another DVD of mine. And now after reading more reviews, I'm convinced this DVD player is a piece of crap that is only meant to last just beyond the life of the warranty.DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER. I never really write reviews, but this DVD player has been such a piece of crap I feel it's only right to warn people.
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!!
This is not a Canon cable, and doesn't fit correctly. Waste of time and money, I'm not going to even bother getting my money back.Don't make the same mistake, look elsewhere.
Theres no doubt about it, this monitor sucks.It's been giving me trouble ever since I bought it.I sent it back but never got my money!
I like Linksys products as a rule, but this product is too complicated to set up. I needed to expand my wifi coverage in my home, this wireless G expander was rated the best, I read the reviews and many warned that is was difficult to set up. What a understatement! Even with tech support the device never functioned. This is basically a radio repeater, receive and rebroadcast a signal. The set up is so complex only techie can set it up after working hours on it. Don't buy it!
Pros:- Ability to back up from another drive with the push of a button.- Nice form factor and the overall look of the drive- It is quiet and fast.Cons:- Reliability: Bought in December, I/O errors started in March. Shortest life on a hard drive I have ever seen.- Only a 1 year warranty: Luckily, the drive fails in such a short amount of time, a year is plenty.Do yourself a favor and go with something like a Seagate in an external case. The warranty period on a Seagate is 5 years.
My problem: connect the linksys range expander to a Belkin router. I spent three hours on the phone with successively Linksys, Belkin, and Linksys again. At the end of three hours I had not achieved a successful connection and I conceded final defeat when I lost my telephone connection to the second Linksys technician. Perhaps this device works well with an all Linksys system but certainly does not work easiliy, if at all, with a Belkin router. (Note the first Linksys technician to whom I spoke was unsure that a Belkin connection could in fact be achieved.) I also note that the Linksys tech support staff were neither patient nor particularly helpful. In sum: a bust. Buyer be wary. Mark Rose
The product works just great. But the fact that I have to buy TWO connectors to get from my Palm to my iMac is ridiculous. I'm sure it makes sense to the inventory control people, but it is definitely not looking from the customer's perspective. My vote says -- make a cradle and a cable with USB connectors!
I bought this for my 9 yr old son and 12 year old daughter. What a total waste of money. Not only is the image quality poor, but the associated editing program is designed for preschoolers. I installed the software on a new Dell P4 desktop with 1GB RAM, so I can eliminate the PC as a suspected source of misery.I finally gave in and let them use my digital camcorder. I cannot believe the junk they make these days.
Saw the ad for these during the Super Bowl.Sounds easy enough.NOT.Called the touted "help" line. Wherein, after a ridiculously long wait "on hold," I end up in another one of those India/Pakistani pools where American English is unheard and unrecognized - and the "Queen's English" is heavily accented, resulting in, as Strother Martin (Cool Hand Luke) would say, What we've got here is failure to communicate! and during which, supper burnt because if I hung up, I'd go back to the end of the endless "on-hold" line. So, I end up with No supper and No help there!After 2 post-disc online "update" downloads, the input screens are anything but logical and then just hopelessly STUCK.Stuck this!!!I'd rather eat Fifty eggs./TundraVision, WAY frustrated Amazon reviewerUpdate: I finally got the thing working - kinda. sorta. I'd still rather eat the eggs.Update 2: As stated in other reviews, the charger provided WILL eventually quit. You will need to buy one of thesehttp://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Remote-Battery-Charger/dp/B001U5BY8G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=miscellaneous&qid;=1244738686&sr;=8-1and continously trade off the battery in the unit and the one in the charger.
I had high hopes for this product when I purchased it. I was disappointed in the comfort level of these earbuds. They left my ears hurting after wearing for less then an hour, plus the sound was not that great. I did give them two weeks before I returned them. If you are like me and are considering getting in ear headphones or something like these, definitely go for the in ear.
The D-Link website just posted an updated FAQ. This device will not work with NTFS drives at all. I wish I had known that before purchase.I had spent 2 hours on the phone with Tech Support and they kept telling me I was doing something wrong. The tech's DNS-120 was working fine. When I asked him what type of drive he was using, he said they tested it with a USB Thumb drive.I need a drive bigger than a 512mb Thumb drive to back up my stuff.
I've nothing to add beyond all of the other one-star reviews. It seems I've suffered the same disconnected tube fate that they have. All you 4 and 5 star reviewers will be there too, just wait.The only reason I'm adding a review is in the hopes that it will drive the overall rating of this product down even further.
This is my second--and last--Epson printer. I've had this junk since July, 2004.I would have bought a Canon or an HP this time around but bought the R800 Epson (the stinkin' four HUNDRED dollar Epson) for one reason: it prints directly onto DVDs. The tipping point to decide on the $400 model? It has pigment inks that will last longer...IF THE INK EVER DECIDED TO COME OUT AND ONTO THE PAPER. But I'm yelling.Because I have had so many failed prints, I lost interest in printing and the printer sits idle and unused most of the time. Thus the print heads dry and clog up. I can't tell you how much ink (at $95 per complete cartridge set replacement cost) I have wasted in bad prints because the printer heads malfunctioned or the color came out wrong.At first the print quality was stunning. Then it simply started printing too red. I contacted Epson "support" (what a joke) who eventually said they were having problems with the SP2 XP upgrade messing with the Epson driver. I downloaded the new driver. Still way too red. Flesh tone came out bright red and over saturated. It was so frustrating I simply quit printing and decided to take my Nikon D70's files to a photo finisher. Faster, cheaper and more reliable.Believe me, don't bother with a printer if you think 1) it's cheaper or 2) faster. It's neither. And it's not even better in quality depending on how good your photo finisher is. A good color photo will last longer than any inkjet print. More durable and water resistant, too.But I bought the R800 so I could print onto DVDs.So tonight, knowing I had not used it in weeks, I wisely ran the Print Head Utility and verified that the heads were cleaned and unclogged (wasting yet more precious ink in the process). I then printed out a passably good DVD. Don't think it's anything to write home about: the print quality on a printable CD or DVD is not anywhere near glossy photo paper. Photo printing onto a DVD is dull and flat...not very exciting at all. But at least it's not on peel-and-stick label paper.I printed a second DVD right away. True to form, even after the head cleaning routine, the black head cloged half way through printing and the lower half of the DVD is shot. Thanks again Epson. Even after the head cleaning routine (that takes about five minutes) it fails again and ruins a $1.50 printable 8x DVD. It's done this to many pieces of high quality glossy photo paper, too, wasting ink, paper, money and time. What a piece of garbage.And it happens again and again. I just want to scream. And Epson support is nowhere to be found.And just try figuring out all the color settings. Good luck. Let's see, under Color Management in print setup, should I use Color Controls, PhotoEnhance or ICM mode? If I use the ICC/ICM profile, should I select "off" or "applied by Printer Software"? What's the difference and when does one use which setting? Who knows? I dare you to find the documentation that even explains the settings, much less actually helps you make a good print the first time.Now, if you don't mind printing three or four to get one, go for it. And keep your wallet out. Those massive .5cc "tanks" (that should more accurately be called thimbles) empty faster than you can say "Replace Ink Tanks for $95." I love the way Epson puts a sales web link right in the print window titled "Buy Ink" so you can go straight to the Epson site and plunk down full price plus shipping for more ink that will clog and be blown out the head cleaning utility, and then clog anyway.If you have to buy an Epson, don't waste your money on the R800. Get the $100 model R200. That way when you throw it away it won't hurt so bad.Oct 2, 2010 UPDATE:The R800 has not aged well at all. It hasn't put out a real print since around 2005. Most of the ink is in the sponges where the print heads park, shot there by multiple cleanings that fail to clean the permanently clogged heads, even as each cleaning cycle pumps more ink out. There's probably $200 worth of ink in those multi-colored ink-soaked sponges.I hate this printer so much I bought a networked Samsung laser for the price of a single set of Epson ink cartridges. The Samsung is an absolute dream for day-to-day B&W; printing on paper: instant on, fast, compact, quiet, reliable, inexpensive -- everything an Epson isn't.I even hate to turn the Epson on because the "ink low" light is always blinking because one of the *eight* ink cartridges is always low, even if you print predominately black and white text. "Will it print this time? Who knows?" You'll have better luck with a Vegas slot machine.Few things is this world are as disappointing as an Epson printer. Never again.
Even when it was brand new, this machine used ink like crazy, and it has never printed 20 pages a minute (unless there are relatively few words on the page). Choose another brand.
I had the unit for close to 2 years, with absolutely no problems. About a month ago it went bad. Unit will no longer start up consistently. If the unit does come on- it can not be turned off and restarted without allowing it to cool off, for an extended period of time. Explored trying to get the unit repaired, but figure the cost will be close to a new unit of different make. Would like to think that it should have lasted longer than two years, but from the other reviews, it sounds like I was lucky it made it that long.
I got one of these on sale at a department store, and thought "Wow, how could this do so much for such a low price?" Then I got it home and found out why, it's because the sound quality is absolutely terrible. Well, to qualify that, it's ok if you crank it up REAL loud. But at low volume levels the hiss/static sound would drive you nuts. Don't even think about using one of these in your office or next to your bed. For outdoor use (beach, patio, etc.) it would be ok; it actually puts out a lot of sound, and the bass output is pretty respectable, like any other boombox.A few other gripes... the controls on this are kind of whacky and counter-intuitive. When you turn off the unit and turn it back on, the volume always jumps back up to 18, it doesn't remember where you had the volume set when you last turned it off. And though I carefully read the instructions, I never could manage to change the time on the clock. Got it into Set mode, but couldn't change anything. Don't know if my system was defective, or if the defect was somewhere between my ears.In my case I returned it the next day. For a decent amp/speaker system, I'll step up in price and get a quality one... like the one from Apple. I mean, why spend a small fortune on an video Ipod and then get a cheap, junky speaker system with the goal of having that replace your home stereo? It doesn't make sense. Save your money for a good one!
this lasted about a week it has lines running through playback on the whole top half of the screen.. after 7 tapings the tape stuck I cut it out and the very next time the tape also stuck so with that and and the un-viewable picture I threw it in the garbage.. I had ordered 2 different Sylvania vcr's the 6240VE and this one... I ordered new and got used again. the first one lasted a few days and I sent it back to Amazon and said I ordered new and want new ..they replaced it with used. while returning it I used this VCR here the 6260ve.. so I couldn't return it as I had sent the invoice with the first one.. so the trash man got it.. now the replacement is here so I tried it.. lasted 4 days trash man has it also.. 3 vcr's altogether all used I am a 60 year old female crawling on floor to keep installing the vcr's.. not only will I never buy Sylvania I will never shop Amazon again..I can not go back and write a review on the first one as we are only allowed one time.. so people wait till you use the thing a week till writhing a review by then it won't work at all...and there is no live person to even talk to.. Amazon I hate you
Well, I ordered this product based on the good reviews that it had accumulated. However, my brush immediatley shed bristles all over the record, lodging them all over the LP and in the grooves. Terrible product in my experience, and I think one of my favorite records is now ruined.
As has been stated many times in other reviews, this camera simply DOES NOT WORK with batteries. You can put brand new AA batteries in it, and it will maybe take one or two photos. Often, it will only turn on for a few seconds and then abruptly cut off. I have emailed HP repeatedly with this information in addition to providing links to numerous message boards where many have stated the same problem. Their solution was to send me a long email with an update file for the camera. After going through the whole process, I realized my camera already had the suggested update on it. Bottom line is that this camera is garbage and a total waste of money. HP should have offered refunds or coupons off of future purchases in order to rectify this situation. As a result, I will never by another HP product again.
The receiver for this mouse is almost as big as the mouse itself and is connected to a long cord, making it pointless for use with a laptop. I wish Amazon had a picture that showed the receiver... if they had, I would not have ordered this mouse.
This is the third set of Sennheiser headphones I have purchased and I have been disappointed in all three. I don't even know where the Twist- to-fit set is now. I used them the first day and I just don't see where all the excitement about them comes from. You can twist all you want but the things still won't stay in your ears. The last set of fit-in-your-ear type I bought were so large you would need ears as large as a jackass to put them in. They were Wayyyy toooo big for my ears, and people say I have large ears. The sound quaslity of all three is no better than much less expensive headphones. Anyone have suggestions on other brands to try?
Please don't throw away your money. Camara fits, but you will soon be replacing this with a larger case.
I would avoid this 'mission control' headsets for a number of reasons, especially since there are a number of alternatives. First, you will soon be annoyed by the microphone 'ball' which dangles unnecessarily in front of your mounth. At this stage in audio technology, the microphone can be near the ear piece and still pick up and filter out appropriate sound. Second, there is no reason to have these in glow colors. If there is any thing that you don't want to 'show off' it is a headset. If you want to spend just a little money, check out the AT&amp;T 90800 headset. It works very well and is dirt cheap. If you want more comfort and really plan to use this device, go with the Plantronics M175 -- I think it is worth the price difference and have used multiple units over the past 3 years.
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.
This is a great little camera for email pictures and such, it dosn't replace a 35mm. Be sure to get NiMH rechargable AA Batteries, which work much better than regular batteries.
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.
this is a great cd player i read about the jack short the day i got it and started to think, because my too had this problem. so i blew some canned air in the hole and it worked fine! mebbe this is just dust or somehting but it is no problem...it doesnt skip and it looks really cool!It broke a week later//./...;.....avoid at all costs
The mouse was working fine in the beginning and then started acting up. I thought it was the battery, it wasn't. It seems that the mouse looses the connection and the cursor wouldn't move.
Like most customers apparently, I ordered this RCA DCM425 broadband modem to get out from under the monthly charges for renting a modem from Comcast. It's billed as the same one used by Comcast... but it's NOT! I found, to my dismay, that when I went to swap it out for the Comcast rental RCA unit, the new one from Amazon lacks one vital feature: a telephone output port. We recently bundled our services from Comcast and now take TV, broadband cable ...AND telephone from them. But, without a telephone port, I'm going to have to return this one to Amazon and look for one with all the ports I need. BE CAREFUL, BUNDLERS!
I guess you get what you pay for, as they say...This is obviously an item with cheap circuitry that actually does what it advertises..BUT...(and it's a BIG BUT) introduces annoying clicks and pops into the audio. It drove me nuts..It's especially annoying during the quiet parts and not so noticeable in the louder ones...How could a reputable company test such a sub-standard product and decide to release it on the market? It's like selling you a car that will get you where you want to go, but backfires every five minutes..Give me my 25 bucks back...Oh, and WARNING: It's not emphasized enough in the advertising that it's NOT HDMI compatible..
I bought the Coolpix 4100 for two reasons:1.) It was generally well-reviewed from several online sources.2.) The price with package rebates was very good.I was very diappointed with the performance of the camera once I got it home - my 4 year-old HP 2 megapixel camera is easier to use and takes better photos. The camera's poor performance is not due to any defect, since I purchased another Coolpix 4100 from a local source and it has the same poor performance. Nor is it operator error, since I'm not a novice - but a good consumer digital camera should give acceptable performance for most situations right out of the box for even novice users.The GOOD:1. Uses 2 AA NiMHs - I didn't experience excessive power drain as some people have complained.2. Very lightweight.3. Decent outdoor performance.4. Good macro performance.5. Low price.The BAD:1. Didn't like the new 128MB SD card I got along with the camera and would reject it on power-up about 1/2 the time.2. Menu system sub-par, requiring several layers of navigation, although it does seem to keep settings after power-off.3. Only ISO 50,100,200 equivalent speed - no ISO 400 as found in most 4 MP cameras.4. Slow cycle time after flash usage.The UGLY:1. *TERRIBLE* autofocus system with no manual alternative. Failed to achieve focus lock in most low-light settings, and even when "locked", most of my indoor photos were blurred in the default camera setting and "Indoor/Party" SCENE setting. Only using the "Backlit" SCENE setting was I able to get even marginally acceptable photos indoors.2. Poor image quality (when not blurred) compared to my co-worker's Sony DSC-P92 digicam in side-by-side tests.3. Extreme ghosting in fluorescent lighting, even when white-balanced for that situation.This camera (and the printer and SD card I got for the rebates) are going back...probably will get an A85 instead or stick with my trusty vintage Minolta X-700. Very, very disappointing for a Nikon product.
First off, I feel horrible even giving this piece-of-crap product 1 STAR...it deserves a ZERO!My girlfriend and I received this DVD/VCR player for Christmas this past year. We went out and bought all of our favorite DVD's because we were so excited to finally have a DVD player.Little did we know that the thing would only work for a month or so before making a slow, painful death. Last evening alone, we spent 1.5 hrs just trying to get the stupid thing to read a DVD, which by the way, was BRAND SPANKING NEW! It makes the most god-awful sounds you've ever heard in your life and if you are lucky enough to have it identify your DVD, don't get too excited because I GUARANTEE it will stop in the middle of the movie and start over!Buyer beware! Even if you see this thing on sale for $5.00, think again and spend wisely. You'd be better off buying a BIG MAC or a WHOPPER than putting countless hours of misery and frustration into this ridiculous, foreign-made, over-priced JUNK MACHINE!Sylvania has definitely taught me one thing...to stay the heck away from their cheap line of products! I'm not worried - as there are other electronic consumer companies who will actually treat me with respect and provide me with a reliable, worthy product. ADIOS, Sylvania!
The pockets split with insertion. I had to tape edges. Quality is poor and not what I expected from Fellowes Brand.
filter is ok..I get a lot of reflection on the pics taken with flash or if bright lights are in the background( Christmas lights etc)
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.
While the case itself is well constructed out of good material and has held up for three years under hard use, it is too small to be convenient. It is a pain to get the camera (S2 IS) in and out. If you're slightly off you have to either remove the camera and try again, or the lens cap falls off and needs to be replaced.This exact case, if only slightly larger, would be perfect.
I've experienced the same dilemma as the person from Ithica, NY.This mouse worked great the first several weeks, but then the response became very jumpy. The batteries still seemed to be good because the LED was bright. I replaced with fresh batteries in spite of this, but it didn't help. I also tried to 'reconnect' the mouse many times and installed the intellipoint software - all in vain. Completely jumpy - you have very poor control over the pointer on the screen. Its too bad because the mouse has a cool looking design and it's nice that its wireless AND optical. Piece of junk now, though.
My VHS loading mechanism broke after only 4 months of use. I'm now trying to negotiate a return.
I purchased the Philips DVP5960 player based on reading the reviews and I had high expectations for this product. When I received it, the device was SLOW. It took a good 45 seconds for this player to load a DVD with divx files. Once I started playing the divx files, I noticed the player wasn't able to handle divx files with high bitrates. The player would drop frames to compensate to keep the audio in sync with the video; which wasn't always successful, the audio would sometimes lose sync with the video.The second problem I experienced with this player, was playing normal DVD movies. After awhile, when a movie has been playing for 45+ minutes, the video would start to pixelate and the audio would drop in and out as if there was a scratch on the DVD (which wasn't the case). To be sure there was nothing wrong the movie, I put that same disc in another player and played the movie from start to the same point where it dropped out, and my other DVD player didn't give me any problems.The last and final gripe I had with this product was the USB (one of the primary reasons I bought this player). For starters, the USB speed is 1.1, it's not 2.0 so this was problematic as the video/audio would sometimes skip when playing a divx file, as it can only transfer the data from the USB device to the player so fast. The other problem I had was with the interface. When you browse for a file on the USB device, the UI would only display the first 5-6 characters of a file name, and this makes it extremely difficult to navigate around and figure out what is what unless you go through each file individually.Overall, needless to say, I wasn't all that impressed with this player, and I ended up sending it back to Amazon and bought an Oppo DV-981HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI, 1080p Up-Converting, with DivX.
I do not recommend this product - purchased 6 cables and all 6 of them result in green static on plasma screen.
Would not suggest this laptop, oblivious to the tech specs the laptop has no support for any non-xp OS. Sony plays the role of a Compaq-like scum bag and makes the drivers .exe-install only with the .ini's associated compressed and encrypted. For 2000USD+ I won't play that game. This laptop gets the worst rating because it forces you to use the worse modern day OS (XP-series.) Sony needs to halt their continuing progression towards complete and utter crap. The new 04' laptops, don't even come with recovery CDs, that's right they cut that as well, making the laptop 15cents more profitable for Sony. Instead now because all 04's come with CD burners installed, they require you to make your own Sony-proprietary recovery CDs (9 of them) with CDs you have to buy!!! (I can't think of anything I would rather do right after I finish charging my dead new-from-factory battery then burning CDs for 90minutes) Other complaints are the crappy hinges connecting the lcd to base, and the crappy archaic and obsolete speaker system (Sony makes better sounding headphones from 5ft away.)This is a real pitiful purchase; excluding Trinitron monitors, headphones, and smart-shoot cameras I feel Sony's future is extremely bleak, there other products fail to compete in price, they fail to offer even minimal product support, and they just barley run par to the competition's specs. (03's entry model has wireless lan, 04's doesn't - the only manufacture that hasn't made wlan a barebones requirement)The real kick in the ass is the gizmos no one will ever use on the laptop. Like a phone modem, the memory gate port, or even a smart card slot on an all inclusive 2000USD laptop...All that waste and all I want to do is run Windows2k OR Linux.As one more side note Intel's flagship chipset - Centrino, fails to support Linux natively as well. The only free solution is using ndiswrapper around the Centrino xp drivers. Hooray for two companies which I'm quickly loosing respect for.
I purchased this modem from Amazon because Motorola is currently offering a mail-in rebate through selected retailers. After I submitted the rebate form, Motorola decline the rebate saying "The UPC symbol or proof-of-purchase tab you submitted is not valid for this promotion". I ordered the exact model number specified on the rebate form. How was I supposed to know what UPC code Amazon was going to ship me?Here is the quote from the rebate form - "This offer is valid only on the purchase of a Motorola SURFboard Model SB5101 between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, purchased at Fry's Electronics, CompUSA, Office Depot, Radio Shack or Amazon.com."
I bought this because of the price: $39.99. It worked great, except for a few minor problems. The system never really could turn on and off everything it was supposed to.After 3 months, it just quit working. Don't buy the refurbed models. They are junk!
This DVD player is capable to read only half of DVD's in the market place. Is a firmware exist to correct that situation? I don't know... In many cases this Konka DVD player will stop to read a DVD in some parts of a film... But when it's working images are very good... Meanwhile, it should be always good to read DVD's...
I received the battery, it did not test, did not work I tried to test the battery , bought the same battery from a different source, and the customer is now satisfied.I would like to return the battery.I am very disappointed I will not buy from this source again..I GAVE THE PROCUCT A ONE STAR REVIEW, WONDER WHY IT SHOWED AS A FOUR STAR?????????
As has been discussed in other reviews, that &quot;fall asleep&quot; attribute is extremely annoying. Sometimes you feel like you need to slam it against the wall to wake the blasted thing back up. I returned mine for a refund.I suppose it's a &quot;feature&quot; to preserve battery life. I think I can afford to buy a few more batteries, thank you. If the manufacturers really want this &quot;feature,&quot; then they should have provided a mechanism that allows the user to configure it. E.g., &quot;go to sleep&quot; after 15 minutes of inactivity instead of 2.I should add that the software package that comes with it has problems as well. In particular, there's a &quot;sonar&quot; feature that locates the mouse pointer for you when you press the &quot;Ctrl&quot; key. Unfortunately, this feature &quot;breaks&quot; too easily, especially if you try it after the mouse has &quot;gone to sleep.&quot; Then it won't work again until after a reboot. (My system is Win98 1st Edition; obviously your mileage may vary on other versions of Windows.)
This camera and all Canon A-series cameras should be avoided. Do a search for "canon e18" on Google and you will see complaints from thousands of people talking about an error these cameras experience that renders them useless. Essentially what happens is the retractable lens gets stuck and the camera ceases to function. I have recommended a Canon A-series to two friends and both have had this problem. The worst part is Canon refuses to acknowledge the problem and won't do anything about fixing your camera if it's out of the one-year warranty period.I am a huge Canon fan and this is a really great camera until it has the E18 problem. You are taking a gamble if you buy this camera.
We bought also the keybord and the adapter (as recommended) and it does not fit. I already tried to buy a new one, but it is not available.
it couldn't play a few of my Baby Einstein DVDs and I was sad, and so was my little visitors so I had to return this player, sorry I have never had to review with a 1 star, but I thought you should know in case you have baby einstein to watch........
It's got great capacity, the USB 3.0 version has great speed, but don't touch it. It's extremely easy to bend off the USB plug, ruining the product. Dropping your laptop will do it. Get one that's full metal, patriot makes some good ones.
Very surprised to see that headphone was missing. Tried calling 800-399-1799 more than 10 times but got busy signal. One time got thru but gave up after holding for 4o mts. No body came on the line.
I am only going by my personal experience. I realize most other reviewers fared better. I had an easier time soldering a cheaper version than the Neutrik model. Again, maybe I lack the necessary skills and, perhaps, I didn't watch enough videos on Youtube or, maybe, I need to upgrade my soldering iron but the cheap, plasticky, plug I ended up using was much easier to work with, even though it didn't look as pretty as this one.My biggest hurdle is trying to get the solder to stick, even after using flux.In any case, even if it is my lack of skill, I think these plugs should be no more than a couple of bucks each (I probably paid, after shipping and handling, between 5 and 10 dollars for one plug). I have bought 3.5mm plugs before and I've never had to pay this much, no matter the beautiful and practical curved design. Perhaps due to excessive heat on my part, the ground metal tip broke off but the price issue remains...
These cables are not very high quality. I bought them and checked the difference between them and the xbox 360 coaxials, coaxials are better. Playing bfbc2 with these cables, the screen rate is messed up, its really blurry when moving.
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
I bought this product from another vendor 5 months ago. It will now shut down at random times throughout the day. No warning, no errors.. just shut off. The battery tests all pass and I work at the power company so Im sure we have solid utility service :) I will never purchase another Tripp Lite product, we are an APC shop for life now.
I WILL NOT EVEN START TO TELL YOU ALL THE BAD ABOUT THIS CAMERA,DON'T LET THE PRICE FOOL YOU! PLEASE DON'T BUY YOU WILL HATE IT AFTER A MONTH!
It is a battery charger that charges the rechargeable battery I bought for my camera. The only really cool things are it came with an adapter for overseas and a car charger, both of which I have yet to try.///That was back in 2010 and well now I have since tried to use the car charger which didn't work because it doesn't fit the camera at all. At this point I doubt the adapter works either but I still have yet the opportunity to use it.
This is not a code free multi region player, on page 19 of the manual it reads "plays only DVDs marked region 1 or all regions" I poped in a Region 3 disk, (Korean) and it comes up "wrong region". I was shocked and ticked off. I'm returning it!
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 $$$.
I recently bought this cable because of the price but it is one of those "you get what you paid for" kind of things. I got a brand new TV and ordered this cable because I need it. At first I thought my TV was defective because of the pretty bad pixelation. I asked a friend if he could help me fixed it, all he did was to replace the cable with a higher quality one to fix the problem. avoid this cable at all cost and pay the 10 - 15 dollars for a higher quality one.
Purchased this remote to work with our Hi-Def Direct TV DVR and new TV. There is a lot of missing functionality as it does not change the source properly. The one saving grace is that it works my Sony home entertainment center that none of my other remotes would do. Over all it works but not as ecpected.
Within a month of purchasing this as a new device, the blue led went out. I immediately wrote an email to the address provided with the user manual. No response. Hmmm...it says in the manual that this is their preferred and best method of customer service. I wrote again. No response. I called the 800 number. No response. I decided I was just going to need to keep a flashlight next to my bed so that I could see what time it was when I wake up in the night. The alarm mode had 3 functions initially. Radio, AUX (Ipod), and a bell. The AUX mode stopped working. The bell was an oriental sounding tune, but plays super loud....like WAKE UP. You cannot adjust the volume. I don't know what happened last night, but now it suddenly plays something that sounds like super fast circus music...SUPER LOUD. I made no changes. None of the remote buttons work to adjust any of this. They are just fancy buttons. I hate this thing and I paid $100 for it. Don't waste your money. NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
The 256 MB Flash drive works OK, but does not seem very sturdy and cannot be attached to a keychain. It is more expensive than similar drives, and the rebate they offered when I bought it was worthless. You only have 15 days from the day you order the drive to send in the rebate and since it took almost two weeks before I got it they refused to honor the rebate. Emails to VisionTek go unanswered.
I looked at this camera, and I thought is was cool, until i read about it. When I found out it recored for 4 minutes at a time, i thought who would want to spend 100 dollars on something that only records 4 minutes at a time?
The item only worked for one hour. After speaking to the mailer, they suggested that I try the lite in another source. I tried the lite in another source and it only worked for fifteen minutes. A full refund was given.
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?
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 have had this scanner for a little over a year. It has never made good copies/scans from a negative. I often have to rescan things. The software has now completey failed and I have to use a microsoft product to get it to work, and most of the time the scanner will not come on. It is very tempremental. I often have to jiggle cords and unplug things and mess around for an hour just to scan something.
What did I want? A USB port that the USB CABLES (OR ITS OWN POWER SOURCE) WOULD NOT PULL OFF MY DESK.What did I get? Better... but no cigar.While not yanked off my desk like those ridiculous ovoid models that need to be adhered to your desk--which I don't want to do, to you?--still not heavy enough.It looked substantial. It looked like it laughed at the cables, so hungry to pull it to the floor.It's not. It barely sits there.I don't need a brick--lead, gold or otherwise, but I do need more than this thing.PLEASE SOMEONE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY make a USB port that has some heft.
This radio would have been great if you wanted to listent to it loud all the time. If you wanted to listen to it quietly at work, however, it was a problem. As soon as the satellite radio was connected, the radio started making a very loud and obnoxious buzzing/humming noise. I'm assuming something wasn't grounded correctly or something, but if you tried to put to music on quietly, the buzzing/humming noise simply overpowered it. If you plan to have your music on at a higher volume (high enough to drown out the buzzing noise), though, this radio works just fine.
I bought a Fuji 3 pack gave one or two away; went by the name because they specialize in film. Save your money folks, if your need quality. Surprizingly, I got a VHS Video "Pro High Grade Vedeocassette Tape" on sale at Radio Shack.That correct Radio Shack. It's as clear if not better as my TDK Ultimate Quality tapes.
I purchased one of these units for wedding I finished last week. All of the reviews I read before purchasing claimed that the build quality of the unit is impressive and that it fit well on the camera. I did not find this to be the case.The MB-D200 feels hollow and sloppy on-camera. Its density does not match the d200, so it feels unbalanced when used, most notably so with heavy, professional lenses (28-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, etc.). The sloppiness of the unit is due largely to the single point of attachment it has to the camera, which is the 1/4" screw into the tripod mount. When twisted and manipulated in the course of normal use, the MB-D200 feels noticeably feeble. Its weakness is particularly manifest in use with a tripod (at weddings I often stick my whole rig - flash with lightsphere II and camera -- on a quick-release tripod head for group shots; the MB-D200 doesn't do this well).Perhaps a lot of my frustration with the unit is borne of comparisons with other Nikon products. I own an F5 and have used an F100 with detachable v-grip and found them both to feel solid enough for professional use. This product just doesn't stack up, which is a tragedy considering the great benefits it provides (battery capacity, etc. etc.). The d200 is a fantastic camera: it's too bad this essential accessory doesn't match it in performance.
Burned up quickly with my wife's straight iron..... I expected more use from it. It should have run a straight iron...
bought this one to replace broken rio500, because it was really cheap ($30 after coupon). I didn't expected anyting, and I was right. So much worse than rio500! The only good thing I can say about this one is that it is really light, even if bulky. The upload speed is about that of serial cable and there are no features at all. The worst thing (ok, I knew about this one) is that it doesn't take 128MB SM cards. Besides, the card compartment doesn't close, so the card is always a bit exposed. My experience with Samsung products was typically good, but this player doesn't feel very sturdy.
I came online just to check prices for this printer, since mine just flamed out and I wanted to see how much I'd originally spent on it. I was startled to see other reviews detailing *exactly* what happened to my 1300... steaming along just fine until about year 2, then paper jams, crackling noises, shredded rollers and the works.The printer worked like a champ for as long as it lasted, but once the crackling sound hits, as mentioned in another review, it's time for a new printer.
My 550 lasted 12 weeks and then froze up completely. There was no trauma whatsoever. After 5 weeks I found out that it cannot be repaired. The red eye with indoor flash makes the photos useless unless you want to use software to correct each photo. I bought this camera because of the good reviews on Amazon but after researching online, I find that many have had similar problems. While it was working, the outdoor photos were very good.
I received the wrong color ink and when customer service called me about the problem she said she will send me the one i ordered. I haven't received any email back and did not get the black ink i wanted. she said it was free of charge. Still haven't heard or seen anything yet.
when first purchased I was very pleased with this remote. I felt that although programming took a few tries due to unique settings on some of my components as well us understanding the lingo of the various selections, once programmed it worked very well.It can get confused if any components are turned on or off manually, the Remote has no way of knowing what the actual status of the components is and you may have to manually reset all components prior to using the remote.However, the remote has started to have major issues with my Dishnetwork DVR, the DVR is not responding correctly (works fine with the DVR remote), does not respond at all or requires double presses of buttons for response. The most frustrating issue is the lack of support from Logitech. Very little personalized customer support. The CS is all done through email and they keep telling me it is fixed when it is not.I would not purchase again.
This is a bad buy. Even if you charge for over an hour will shut itself off after a couple of minutes, hense no power to your amp. Please do research before you buy a capacitor and speakers through amazon.com/discount jungle.com. Pretty sure I got ripped off.
RECORDER: LiteOn LVW-5005 Replaced twice, believing the problem was with the recorder.RECORDER: LiteOn LVC-9015g just received 5/7/07 and again, media failure reports, NOT one records with this TDK media, and we are talking the use of 17 pieces of media.Conclusion: DO NOT PURCHASE - TDK Electronics DVD+R47FCB100 Single-Sided 16x DVD+R Spindle, 100 Discs (Purchased on 03/10/2007)
NO eye piece cover - you put your eye on a hard surfacehard to focushard to find objectsI lost a pair similar to these that were much better
Disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.
If you are thinking of buying one of these units let this be a cautionary tale. This review is not intended at this merchant in particular because there are many companies selling these and PYLE power supplies online. I did not buy my unit from this outfit, so I do not want this review to reflect poorly on the merchant. While this unit is designated as a 52 amp power supply it in fact outputs far less amperage than that. Not only that, but during heavy current draw there is a very good chance that if you are using this power supply to drive a HF radio and or amplifier you run a great risk of frying the rectifier by drawing too much power. Instead of the over voltage protection kicking in the rectifier blows up and could take your radio or amp with it if you are not lucky. Or, you the unit could catch fire, as I have heard happen in the past with these units. Several years ago, when this first happened my power supply was still under warranty so I sent it to PYRAMID in-house repair facility and they replace the rectifier (a part I could not find anywhere online unless I wanted to learn Chinese) due to the fact that it uses a unique design to other rectifiers of similar strength as far as I could tell. So, for a while, I cautiously used the power supply to power a small amplifier that drew 46 amps maximum. One day, I get a voltage spike during a windy day while keyed down and bam, there goes another rectifier. Luckily, my radio equipment was ok, but once again I had a very heavy paperweight. So, I went to Pyramid website, it had been a few years and they, along with PYLE (another power supply manufacturer with an ironic name) were bought out by another company. I attempted to call their customer service number on several occasions to find out how to go about repairing the broken component *AGAIN*. I called over a dozen times, left messages, and e-mailed their technical support many many times attempting to follow up and have yet to receive ANY reply. PYRAMID DOES NOT JUST HAVE BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY HAVE _NO_ CUSTOMER SERVICE. The reason I am writing this is I do not want this to happen to another unlucky guy like me who was just trying to save a few bucks by buying less expensive equipment. I'm human, I made a mistake...and if anything, I learned that the Company you buy from may have a lifetime guarantee, but that company may not be around for a lifetime. I am now in the market for a new power supply and am going to buy either a ASTRON RM-60 AMP OR TRIP LITE 60 AMP. I need this much power because my amp draws 46 amps and I do not want to destroy another rectifier by drawing too much amperage! So, swallow your pride and buy the more expensive unit. It may cost more, but you will be getting piece of mind instead of a piece of GARBAGE if you buy a PYRAMID PS-52KX.
This is really great pricing on 10-gauge primary...but, since they are marketing it as 4-gauge (I'd really like to know what 'gauge' they are using), this will burn your total rig down, if you actually use it as 4-AWG, without checking it first.BUYER BEWARE...works for 8-10 AWG loads...but is NOT 4-AWG. (we will be clear about this...it is 8-AWG wire, that's the copper stuff, not 4-AWG).
This recorder comes with a poorly written manual. Installation instructions are hard to read and covers only a few types of set up. The front-panel controls are few and basic only. No front-panel cable connections available. Difficult to set up on older tv. This recorder only comes with a 90 day parts and labor warranty on defects.My unit began to have difficulty at around 60 days. On playback of DVD-video disc or recorded DVD+RW disc the sound began to have major problems. The sound began to give major static. Called tech support and they determined that the unit needed to be shipped back to Mustek for repair. They do not pay for shipping and insurance cost even though it is a manufacturer defective product. It was not what I expected and am very disappointed. Will not buy another Mustek product ever again...
will not fit camera, waste of money, cannot close door after inserting card and adapter do not buy this product
Camera features & setup are very poorly designed. System electronics always going haywire. Consumes AA batteries like a fiend. Pictures always come out blurry. I took couple dozen pictures with this and returned it immediately.
I have fussed with this printer for 2.5 years and I am done with it; well actually it quit on me and I am done with it. Do your research do your research do your research and DON'T buy this printer!Drivers go out all the timeCopier cuts off half the imageFeeder quit workingDoesn't use all the inkDoesn't recognize ink cartridgesUses too much ink
Simply did not work out of the box. It detected my display but did not... display. Don't fall for this.
This doesn't split one internet connection into two, like I thought it would (I wanted to have both my computer and PS3 hooked up at once), so I don't see what purpose it serves whatsoever.
This product worked just fine when I got it. Unfortunately, it no longer works. The problem is the cord, as my many other HDMI cords still accomplish the same task with no issues. When I use this cord, the image is distorted and sometimes neon green. I suppose this is just a cheap product, which is great when you buy it, but not so great when it breaks.
I purchased this card, followed all instructions and carefully scratched off the back to see the code. BUT the code scratched off with the grey stuff covering it. No i did not scratch hard and just from handling it while trying to make out the missing letters even more came off.So i call Microsoft support and they read me a script about how i have to take it to the place i bought it and ask for a new one. They can't even check if the card has been redeemed or not let alone help you in case something like this happens. I told the tech support that i would be unable to get a exchange on a already scratched off card and he said to tell them i'd already called microsoft and then they might give it to me.This is not the first time microsoft has screwed me over with my xbox, sadly i don't think it will be the last
Forget about posting your videos to the Internet. The format it records in won't play in browsers. And there's no software anywhere that will convert it. Be prepared to wait for the door to open any time you need to take out a disk. Wait about 30 seconds. The door pops open. Insert a disk. Wait another 30 seconds. OK, so take your videos and the disk is full. Now wait again, because the disk must be finalized to play it in the camera. Want to play it outside the camera? OK. Remove the battery. Plug the adapter cord into the camera. Plug the other end into the charger. Plug in the charger. Hunt through the menus until you find the option to finalize the disk for playing elsewhere. Now wait 10 minutes for it to process. Want to transfer videos to your computer? Make sure you use the USB cord supplied. Make sure no other USB devices are plugged into your computer. Make sure you're using Windows XP. Computer won't recognize the camera? Sorry. That can happen--the camera isn't guaranteed to work with any computer.
The cable I got was not gold plated like it said. I plugged it in and a screen came up saying the hd quality could not be met and the sound was muffeled. Not a quality product.
worked for a day or two, and stopped working. The connector can easily bend
The DC plug for the adapter is a bit too big to fit in a vehicle lighter, you have to fight with it to plug it in and it becomes dislodged at the slightest touch. Broadcast is very staticky, and at least with mine if the cord is not positioned perfectly, and even if it is, the slightest touch will send MASSIVE amounts of static. Replaced mine with a different model the next paycheck after I bought this one. Don't waste your time (or your money).
I'd rate this 3 stars now since they sent a replacement for free.The aftermarket battery they sent to me was defective.The plastic battery housing was too thin where the plastic clips are on the sides. So it did not fit in my charger, or my Canon G3 camera. Neither device recognized the battery because it didn't make proper electrical contact. So I returned it.Eforcity shipped fast and shipping was a reasonable $2.98.The Eforcity return policy has the customer pay shipping both ways, even on defective products.It has a 1 year warranty while most name brand BP-511 batteries are covered for 3 years. This battery has no name brand, it says "Made in China". We'll see how the return goes.UPDATE: March 25,2008The seller "Eforcity" came through with a replacement battery free of charge and the 2nd one works fine. Fortunately they didn't want the faulty one one back so there was no return shipping.Be aware there is a large market of offbrand BP-511 batteries made by different companies and sold by various venders. 1 week later this is being sold by a new vendor. So reviews may not be applicable if they ship a variety of products under the same name.
I need to pull the data from my drive, and I need a new enclosure to do so.Can anyone sell me their old 300794U so that I can put my drives in it and recover mt data?Thanks
Overall, I like it, despite the following shortcomings. The interaction between the dock and the receiver is promising, except that the iPhone says "accessory attached" or something and since the "on screen display" won't display on the tv, I can't see what album, title, etc. is playing. I suspect it is an issue with the receiver (TX-SR505) not sending the video image on to the tv, but that is just a guess. I have to select the playlist or whatever and THEN plug the iPhone in to the dock. Lots of monkeying around with it so far and I'm still not done. Sounds great though. (Same issues with an iPod attached, btw.)
This printer has superb quality and awesome printing speeds. However, installing this printer was a nightmare: no matter what I did, Setup would never recognize the printer as "connected". After rebooting several times & keep trying, it will eventually be recognized & properly installed. But Alas, if you go to bed and next morning try to print, no luck: printer not recognized... Canon Support? Ha! Never replied my e-mails. Phone support? Not a chance, it is an international long distance call from Mexico...In my 10+ years in the IT industry, I had never had so many troubles with a printer, as I have with this Canon.
wont work. just had it for 3 months and it wouldnt work. very dislike on this one dont waist your time.
I was completely disappointed with Sirius products. While it might be fine for the car, unless you have windows facing West, you might find it very difficult to get a signal while in your house. What Sirius does not mention in their ads is their products dependency upon a specifically positioned antenna. I bought a Sportster with a boom box for my father (he is 90) for Christmas. He lives in an assisted living apartment where all the windows face North.When we were trying to activate the unit, I was informed by the tech that they recommend an external antenna for boom boxes. Nowhere in any of their literature is this mentioned. The fact that we can not open the windows in my Dad's apartment made this a moot point. Needless to say, we could not get a signal. I returned the equipment and I am currently working on plan B.The radio, TV and print ads make it look like the move from car to home with Sirius is transparent. This is not the case, and, in conversations with friends who use the product, or one of the competitors, they have all experience the same problem, and all were surprised with the limited signal within the home. The fact that the signal is so dependent on specific antenna positioning is not even mentioned in the ads.I understand the principles of satellite signals, antennas, and footprints, and really should have known better. As always, it is Buyer Beware, because the ads aren't going to tell you where the weakness dwell. At least I was able to return it
I had high hopes for this product after reading so many good reviews. Unfortunately, I am now resigned to throwing it away. I purchased the remote in October, 2011 and I am just now getting around to programming it. In addition to "standard" components, I have an IMON inside, a device that enables control of PC applications using a remote. I control PowerDVD, FooBar 2000, and FastStone. I have been successfully doing this with an old $19 SONY RM-VL600 universal remote, but for FooBar, a music player that I use to play FLAC files, I decided that I would like to have an RF remote such as the URC RFS200 to allow control from longer distances and different rooms.The IMON commands need to be learned, and to get mapping consistency with the other components having similar functionality, I decided that those commands should be learned as well. In addition, control of some of the PC applications required some complicated macros. All of this work was done up front before I tried to program the remote.Learning went smoothly for all components except two, a Comcast Cisco (Scientific Atlanta) RNG-100 cable box and the IMON Inside. After several tries, I decided to call URC customer service. Apparently the newer Scientific Atlanta cable boxes are not controllable with the RFS200 (RF-20) remote, and the support person had not even heard of the IMON Inside. This was pretty surprising for a company in the remote control business! The support person suggested buying a newer URC remote which he claimed can handle the Scientific Atlanta cable box. Considering the fact that the SONY remote has been out many years, either the URC folks don't really know how to make remotes that are truly universal or the RF-20 is extremely old indeed.Whatever the case, I don't think this company or its products deserve the recognition they are receiving at Amazon.This is the first online product review that I have ever submitted, so perhaps the reader can imagine how angry I am about this situation. So be forewarned that you may have some compatibility issues with the RFS200. It may be best, if you suspect you have have an unusual situation, to call the company and check compatibility ahead of time to avoid wasting your time figuring out how to set up the RFS200.
I have been using this mouse for maybe a month and the scroll wheel just stopped working. Am going to try to return it and will get another brand. Very poorly made.
Terrible-I expected a speaker and didn't get one.I thought I'd have an Audiovox Boombox but I was disapointed.What I have now is just a waste.I've got a Sony XM which i've had for about 12 years and had the necessary equipment.
I purchased two of these cables after reading the reviews on them expecting them to be a basic HDMI cable, but when they arrived they were just wrapped in plastic so they could have easily been dropped, or damaged on shipment. I hook one up to my PS3, and the other to my Xbox 360. I turn on the PS3, and the signal is not coming through at all, I reset the display settings on the PS3, and finally get it to display a picture, but at only 480p. I get it to run at 1080i, but when I try 1080p the signal goes out. I switch the cables around and try the other one, and I do get a 1080p signal for my PS3, but the screen fuzzes every 10 seconds, and it cuts in, and out. Unfortunately I'm not one that likes to sound negative, but you get what you pay for. These HDMI cables are garbage, and I am extremely dis-pleased with these. Its work it going out buying the cables for a few more bucks so you know for sure they will work. These cables are also not shielded so they can easily go out in a little time, unfortunately for me that time was around 5 seconds. Please don't be tricked by the cheap price, these items are terribly made, and its not worth the wait.
"You get what you pay for"Most of the time that cliche is true, but there are products out there that break this rule. The Philips DVP642 is one of them, a great quality, versatile product selling at a bargain price. This is not.I was hoping the same of this product from all the "glowing" reviews on here. However, this quality of this monopod is very disappointing. First of all, you have to ask yourself, why do you need a monopod over a tripod? For myself and most, it's because we need some stability and portability for our telephoto zoom lenses. However, telephoto zooms are long and heavy so the monopod should be designed strong and solid to live up to the task. This monopod doesn't even come close.Here are it's bad points:-The aluminum construction is very cheap quality. The leg segments wobble laterally when you extend and close them. It feels like thin, cheap aluminum and the monopod feels it could break in half like a toothpick at any time.-The head is very cheap and not solid. No matter how tight I tightened the head, my camera would slope down. The workmanship of the head is so cheap that at any point, you think that you're going to break the PLASTIC tightening screw if you tighten it too much. I think we've all experienced that in the past.-The leg locks are not tight. When you push down on the monopod, the leg segments slide back into themselves.In the end, it was a risk I took hoping that I could get a high-quality product for a cheap price. Sometimes, you can get away with that. Walmart sells a very decent functioning tripod for only $30. In this case, I should've bought a REAL monopod. Oh well, I wasted $16 that I could've used to help pay for a higher quality monopod.
I got the cable on time but when I used it for my FIOS the screen kept getting blank after small intervals it felt like something was interfering in the tv picture i changed the cable and it turned out to be fine then. Not really satisfied with the product. Shipping was well before time.
Although this works well enough, the sound level over a certain point becomes horrible. It's cheap, and that's what's good about it. I don't feel too bad if I beat it up a bit.
I purchased this to add a phone line to the 2nd floor of my house (which does not have a phone jack) - simply adding a traditional phone line, no VOIP, no TIVO, nothing fancy. We have DSL, so I used the 2Wire filters and tried every phone jack in the house for the base. Some had a clearer connection than others, but with every attempt, after 5 seconds to 60 seconds, the line would disconnect and the remote phone was left with no connection. I reset the units, followed all troubleshooting options, and still had the same problem.I returned this unit - I don't know if this was an individual defect, or another symptom of a faulty product, but based on the negative reviews, I won't be ordering another to find out.
Not until after I opened the packaging and attempt to install the software did I discover that this drive is incompatible with Mac OS X. I e-mailed tech support and received a single line response: &quot;We don't support Mac OS X&quot;. And then I installed it in OS 9 and found that it *still* didn't work properly with both Disc Burner and Toast. I stuck to just using Toast, and then a week later the drive stopped ejecting CDs. I gave up and returned the unit.
Bought this card and was able to get 60 pictures before it died. What a lousy product.Never again will I buy this or any other Viking product.
The Iomega 31714 100 MB USB- powered Zip drive I purchased through amazon is worn out and does not work.
I live about 60 miles from a large city with a dozen AM radio stations and as many FM ones.At night when I do most of my listening I need a good, selective AM radio to pull stations which can be drowned out by nearby transmitters on the same frequency. My old Grundig Traveler II still does this but is getting touchy and hard to tune...Sadly this modern "Digital" Grundig didn't even come close to the older analogue radio in terms of sensitivity, selectivity or sound quality. As an urban AM/FM radio it is adequate but for long range reception no good.Amazon's return policy then came to the rescue, I sent it back and upgraded to the Eton E5 - a much better receiver but no better than the old Traveler II in terms of sensitivity or selectivity... and burdened by an incredibly complicated and counter intuitive digital station memory and tuning system! Three steps forward and two steps backwards.Thank you Amazon for a painless on line purchase service!
I read the reviews and felt it was worth a try. I will not purchase again. The black was fine but the color looks terrible. I had purchased 2 black and 2 color. The first color cartridge I tried would not print green very well. Colors looked more yellow than green. After using that cartridge for a while (it lasted about 1/2 as long as cannon cartridges), I replaced it with the second color cartridge. That one would not print green or blue at all. I suggest that if you want color, either spend the extra money and buy from cannon or try another replacement cartridge company.
I ignored most of the reviews because they where from people trying to run two tv's at once with a non-powered splitter."Idiots" I thought. Everyone knows you cannot split an HDMI signal to run two tv's at the same time without a powered adapter. (Even though this splitter is advertised to do just that) But my setup was different (so I thought). I have a satellite box with one HDMI out. And I have two separate rooms with two tv's. So I wanted to split the HDMI cable so I could watch tv in one room OR the other without having to disconnect and connect the tv every time. Technically this splitter should work, because I'm only using one tv at a time. WRONG! The splitter works, but only when one cable is plugged in at a time. When I plug both cables in, I get a distorted screen and messed up colors and lines and, :sigh:. I should have listened to the reviews.This product gets a 'Useless' rating because the product description is inaccurate and misleading to it's capabilities.
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.
The setup CD didn't work. The printed instructions didn't work. Forty-five minutes on the phone with tech support didn't work. Trying every alternative set-up procedure I could find on the internet didn't work. I bought this thing to avoid dragging 50 ft. of CAT5 through a nasty, dirty, spider-ridden, cramped crawl-space. The crawl space is looking pretty good by comparison. A frustrating waste of several hours that I'll never get back.
I Bought This Radio Because I Thought Kenwood Makes The Best Radio Products.Until I Bought This Peice Of Junk.First Of All The Material To This Radio Is Easily Breakable.Second The Screen Never Turnes Off Its Always Moving Around And Telling You About Options Almost Like A Robot Never Lets Me Sleep.And Finally It Does'nt Thump Like I Thought It Would.I Have Always Liked Kenwood Products But This One Just Was'nt What I Was Looking For In A Kenwwood Product......................
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?
Usually, I have good experiences with Toshiba's products. For example, I have a Toshiba DVD player that I am very happy with. However, this digital camera was a disappointment in almost every aspect. A minor gripe was the short battery life, but that's a very common problem with digital cameras in general. Major problem #1: This camera has a VERY hard time focusing in low-light situations. Unless you're in a brightly lit room or outside on a sunny day, your pictures stand a good chance of being out of focus. Major problem #2: I owned this camera less than six months when it refused to recognize the existence of batteries. I tried many different types of fresh batteries, but it says they're all dead. Now I have to look into getting warranty service. If I had it to do over, I would have invested a little more in a higher-quality camera (and a brand other than Toshiba). You really do get what you pay for when it comes to digital cameras.
I experienced the same situation. I ordered the Casio Keyboard SA-67 for my daughter for Christmas, and was disappointed on Christmas Day when I discovered that the Casio AD-5R AC Power Adapter does not fit. Your website does show which Adapter should be purchased to fit this keyboard.
I was really excited when I got this item. I really enjoyed using it. The big con was that depending on the vehicle I was using it in(I have a work van that I got it for) it was hard to hear me. To my surprise after I hadn't used it in a month and was going out of town for work and wanted to be able to stream music while I was driving. It quit working. I had only used it maybe 20-30 times over the course of 6 months. I wish I could recommend it but I can't Now just a dead piece of junk
This is my second mp3 player; I had an inexpensive Creative that was easy to use and nicely designed but it stopped working after about six months. I figured I'd try a Sony. I should have done my homework first. This unit is flimsy, the design is awkward. You have to use Sony's Sonic Stage to transfer files and it takes forever. Not compatable with itunes. I'm not a tech person but from what I can gather, it's really for playing Atrac files, not mp3. I tried to convert my mp3 files to Atrac using Sonic Stage but this only worked 50% of the time - (maybe I was doing something wrong but I invested about 3 hours and still couldn't get half my files to play.) This is just a white elephant. Make sure you know what you're buying before you get this.
I bought this cord and when I plugged it in the quality of the image was not very good. It seemed like there was a connection problem because if i moved the cord and got it in just the right position then it would work. But most of the time there were little lines all across the tv. I then purchase another cord (a little more expensive) from radio shack and it works great.
I will admit, that this is a very nice package. The unit is a good weight and it looks wonderful... BUT...( and that's a big but).. this unit is proprietary! You can not convert .html, .txt, or anything else, into the .rb format. The software does not allow it and there are (according to customer support) no plans to create such software. This means you can not use your own content on this unit.If you're going to buy something, do NOT look at this unit.I kinda wish they'd put this stuff on the box (supports MMM filetypes) so I wouldn't have wasted my time buying it. Now I'll have to trek back to the store where I purchased it, to return it... and start looking all over again.
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
I thought this new model would be a good replacement to my old MHC-GX250 which was a bit big for my new smaller room. But I was the MHCEC70 Minisystem is truely "Mini" and inferior in quality to the older MHC-GX250 which was around $280 and was well worth it. This system does not deliver the 320 Watts compared to my older system which used to blow up the room. Moreover it lacks an auxilary and Game Sync, so you can't hook up your TV, IPOD or XBOX to it..
I bought this drive for a new build becasue, for the price, it's hard to turn down. However, when i tried to install windows on it, it wouldn't install, and the instillation would either freeze or give and error and stop. It didn't help that the error messages led me to believe that the problem was with the install disk, not the hard drive. This gave me a ton of stress, and after about 2 days of trying to install windows i tried linux, which also gave me errors, that proved my windows disk was fine, and led me to figure out that the hard drive was the problem. I went and bough a retail 320GB hard drive of the same brand, and sure enough, windows installed fine. Thankfully, amazon accepted the return without any hassle. It'll be a while before i buy another OEM hard drive.
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.
Ok, #1. I opened it BRAND NEW...looks great and everything. I then plug it in and use it on my bed, leg, pillow, blanket, pair of pants, skin, AND THE CURSOR DOESNT MOVE! Why?? #2 I click...nothing happens..wtw? I right click, nothing happens, so then I double click slowly, then it decides to do what I say. I was told it's because the settings on my computer for the mouse are slow, so I changed it...still sucks...tell me why these things are happening plz...thankies!
I purchased this Portable Field CD Stereo as a gift for a family member. After I received it, I plugged it in to make sure every-thing was in working order. I'm glad I did. All of the controls were working &amp; nothing was broken, however I was greatly disappointed by the sound quality- - So much so that I decided not to give this item as a gift. There was only one toggle switch for tone (or base/treble)- High or Low). The speakers were cheap sounding. The toggle &amp; push button controls fit right in (visually) with the design of an aircraft control panel but were in fact of cheap quality. The heavy AC adapter was bulky. The unit should've come with a standard power supply and standard AC plug. What you're paying for here is the fancy case. The case is well built and of good quality-- it's just the most important part (the audio system inside) is junk and sounds like it. Use the $250.00 to buy something else. If it wasn't for the case I'd rate this as 1 star only.
The worst web interface I have ever seen. (Tripp Lite, please see APC's web interface!)Secondly, even what little there is, doesn't work correctly on any of the browsers I have tried (firefox,chrome or IE 9), and some of the pages (particularly the Loads page!) come up with an "error in page" message and doesn't refresh the screen.Most of the time, I can't use this product now remotely because of this poor interface and bugs in the web page back end in the PDU. The only reason to pay this much money for a PDU is its remote access capability to control the outlets, and if we can't do that, why waste money on this product? There are much better products out there for this price range that do a better job...
I've been reading the other reviews of this camera and honestly I don't know where all the praise is coming from. When you view photos on the computer it is very misleading because they look fine. Once they are developed you will notice that the pictures come out blurry and the color is off. Some colors are so bright it just doesn't look right. Secondly, the developed photo covers a smaller area than the computer photo. For me I think the picture is centered until it is developed and I notice someone's head is cut off or something. Again, it looked fine on the computer. Red-eye galore, and the date stamp is huge and a distraction to the picture. Needless to say, I am disappointed.
This product is horrible. I couldn't get it to work with my DSL out of the box. I called tech support (India) and they were no help. I finally connected my old router, downloaded the latest firmware and got it working on my own only to find that performance was horrible. Wireless range and data transfer speeds are sub-par and Internet performance was worse than my previous router. It barely works with my Xbox 360, I had to modify multiple setting just to get my xbox to connect to live. I strongly advise you not to waste your time and money on this product. I replaced my WRT350N with a DLink DGL-4500 and had it up and running perfectly in 5 minutes. Performance, range and internet on the Dlink have all been great. Xbox live worked with minimal configuring which the Dlink automatically does for you if you select live under the gaming category in its setup.
The other reviewer is likely a Samsung employee planting a glorious review of this ugly-looking, poor-quality LCD TV. First of all, you should be aware of the company's industry-lagging dead pixel policy; this is not published in the documentation, but a web search revealed that they would not consider the LCD panel defective even if it had a dozen dead pixels (i.e., pixels that are stuck on one color, usually blue or green, but also white, red or black). Now, you need to know this because the set I examined had at least 5 dead pixels, one green one that was very prominent in the *center* of the screen. You call this "beautiful"? Not by a million miles.Otherwise, the video tends to be fuzzy on this 40" set, esp. when you display regular NTSC (i.e., non-HD) TV. This includes all the DVDs on the market today. (Hi-def DVD is coming this spring, hopefully.) Watching a DVD on this is rather unpleasant, probably because of the high response time which causes streaks across the screen. I seriously thought the image quality was much worse than a similar-sized Sharp Aquos LCD TV that was costing hundreds less than this. I even judged it to be worse than the so-so quality on a 37" Syntax Olevia set.Accoring to a recent Consumer Reports magazine ranking, Samsung TVs rated very low in both quality and ease of use. The top brands are Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, and Pioneer. You can check their website (consumerreports dot org) for detailed rankings. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a TV, be sure to stick with a high-quality namebrand.
do a google search on sony ch:13 and you'll find 54000+ hits on complaints about their players. Their customer servise denies the problem too.Buyer Beware!!!
Be careful when buying this memory - it didnt work with my Compaq 7360 - although the website says it is supposed to. However, I have used a similar viking part in the past (Viking PC10032X64-CL3 256 MB PC100 CL3 DIMM Memory) which works just fine with my Compaq 7360!!! I dont know what the difference is... If you do, please let me know!
When I started looking to migrate our home network to wireless, I first looked at the Apple Airport Extreme Base Station because I'm a Mac guy. The problem was that the PC was still running Win98 and would not be able to print to a printer connected to the base station. I had previously used an SMC four-port router with integrated print server, so I looked to SMC again and found this one. I liked that it could handle WPA encryption, which, at least at the time, was a rarity in wireless routers. I also liked the integrated USB print server. My major gripe against SMC from the beginning was with the poor quality of their documentation. I was simply amazed when one section of the very small manual included with the router referred me to some section that simply doesn't exist. The PDF copy of the manual on the web site was identical. With some significant trial and error, I finally figured it out and got it all set up.Then came time to try the wireless part. It didn't work. Not even with an SMC wireless card in the PC. I tried to set it up with WEP/WPA encryption. No go. It was WEP only or WPA only. That eventually stopped working. I had it running for a few days with no encryption. That stopped working too. Now it works for only a minute or so after being shut off for a couple of days.I called tech support (in India). I had updated the firmware twice, hoping that would fix the problem. Tech support wanted me to try an older version of the firmware - never mind that the router hardly worked from day one with the original version. But whatever. They would e-mail it to me. The e-mail never arrived.At this point, I'm giving up on SMC. I've had enough of the poor documentation and dealing with tech support to try to cure via firmware a problem that is, in all likelihood, in the hardware. It works great as a wired router, and I'll probably hang on to it for that, but that's it. No more SMC.
I purchased this and paid over 80 dollars and was very hopeful with a Sony product. When it arrived even though the headset is a bit heavier than I wanted they are very comfortable. I found that there is a constant popping and crackling sound whenever the headset is used. The popping and crackling sound happened no matter if you are close to or far from the aerial. I also found that if you are more than 20 feet from the aerial the hissing sound is so horrid I would never use it for music. I tried the aerial in many locations near I even extended the aerial cord far from any electronics but this did not help the problem. I am very disappointed in this Sony product and would never recommend any one buy it if they are looking for high quality sound.
Paid extra to use e-mail options while I travel. The machine doesn't stay up to date with current software so in 3 months it no longer works to get e-mail. I asked if they were going to fix this problem and they told me no. Customer service is not open when they say they will be. The machine has lost all memory several times and I can't even get it to download anymore to fix the problem. With all the extra's I spent over $[...]. on a piece of garbage that is no good for anything after several months. Anything would be better than this!
Bought this to have a spare battery for my V550 on vacation and it does not work as well as the OEM battery. Specifically, when trying to take multiple photos a few seconds apart, the battery quickly drains and needs to rest between shots. The low battery warning comes on, and if you keep using the camera, it will shut down due to insufficient battery power. Let it rest for a few minutes and you're ready to take pictures again. The total number of pictures I could take with this battery was similar to the OEM, but the lag and the frustration of the camera shutting off was not worth the savings (~$5) when I bought this battery.
Good thing I read reviews prior to purchasing power adapter. Thanks to 3 of 5 reviews, I found that the adapter recommended on this website, for the model I own, is in fact the wrong one. Why hasn't this issue been resolved? (The reviews are dated from Dec. 2003 to July 2005!)
This and any of hte similar products (depending on what kind of iPod you have) won't work in a Subaru, regardless of having a non-station or not. The best I can figure it is the antenna in the car that hates this thing. Too bad Subaru is too stupid to STILL not have a AUX jack in their stereo as standard. Are these not ubiquitous at this point? Come on people!
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
I bought this item as a replacement for my laptop's (which I lost) around mid-September 2007. It worked well for around two months and then started having problems with one of the wires (a false contact). I had to move it to different positions, so that it made contact and started charging, and if I moved the computer a little bit, the power was lost.I lived like that until two days ago when it just died. Now no matter how I move it, it won't make contact anymore.I treated it always with care, never dropping it, so it didn't fail due to mistreatment.The worst thing is that I probably will have to buy another one, since I have to use my laptop.
i was using this switch with two macs and for a while it worked fine, but after a couple of weeks it stopped recognizing the laptop. after i spoke with the support dept at startech i realized they know very little about macs. they made suggestions that simply do not apply to the mac os and insisted that they did. since then i have seen reviews of other startech products and those user agree that startech does not know the mac os very well.so i returned it to amazon and will steer clear of startech products. a shame, since the design is great. all the ports are on the back and it keeps your desktop very tidy. since then i have
You advertise that the 2 year extended warranty is 2 years for $19.95 or this is how it appears. I asked about this and instead of clarifying anything you cancelled my order completely. I wanted the warranty I just needed a clear answer on why you attempted to bill me twice the $19.99. I did not want it to be cancelled. If someone would have read my emails then this would not have happened. I am very dissapointed.
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.
Do not buy unless you want to play "thieves and safes". I took about an hour to unlock my laptop and I arrived late to an important meeting.
Based on the picture, I thought that this super long cord would have come with the ends that go from one device to the other. It did not. So I now have all of this wire when I should have just gone to Wal-Mart and purchased a 50Ft patch cord with the ends in tact. I did go to Wal-Mart and I'm satisfied. I'm hoping that some network person will express an interest in the useless cable that I now posess.
This worked, but not very well. The delay was annoying and the random signal sent to mute my radio but unbearable not I uninstalled it.
(21 February 2002) This DVD was purchased on 17 October 2001, and it has yet to be made to operate in a satisfactory manner. The mistake I made was not sending it back after it was found not to work out of the box.Apparently, only one of the two video outputs (composite and component) is active at a time with the proper video. And which one is active depends on whether or not the progressive mode is active. Coming from the inactive video port is a screen that says something about upgrading software or installing an upgrade.Presumably, the component video output can only provide the proper video when the unit is in the progressive mode. I have been able to make this happen only once, and subsequent attempts of pushing the arcanely-labeled VFP button on the remote control unit have not been successful in placing the unit in the progressive mode. As late as 20 February 2002, the unit is now producing this weird upgrading or installing software screen on the composite video output while not in the progressive mode--exactly opposite to what the manual indicates will be the case.A call to the JVC service center back in November 2001 with a description of this upgrading or installing software screen got the response that they had never heard of this before, and they had no idea what was happening. They advised going through a reset procedure that they provided. Once this was done, the unit behaved the same way as before.Another annoying thing about this DVD is that once the tray open/close is selected and the disk is removed, the response to pushing the open/close button is one of two: either it does nothing and the tray stays open or the tray closes and then in a few seconds reopens!The unit was taken in November 2001 to one so-called JVC factory authorized repair center, Lakewood Stereo in Lakewood, New Jersey, where they kept it until February 2002. It continues to malfunction.The bottom line is this: If you buy this product, or apparently any JVC product, and your unit has a problem, you will be on your own. You will not be able to get any useful service support from the JVC web site, the JVC service telephone number, nor any useful factory-authorized service. Your money will simply be gone with no satisfaction from your purchase.
Didn't work and caused static in the existing phone line. I bought this to get my dish network box connected to a phone line. Needless to say; I am still paying the monthly service fee and now have a useless piece of junk in my closet.
Nice Packaged, Nice Looking Webcam, Clips Seem to work pretty well with Laptop/Notebook.I follow the the menu installed the software before I plug in the web cam. Guess what...after the software was install, it ask me to plug the web cam in...than nothing happen.I check the device manager, it was blank.software conflict with my laptop and made all USB port failI have to switch to safe mode and system restore.I try about 3 time, I give up and returned it to amazon.I never had problem with the Logitech Quick Cam 4000, what so ever.But This one don't seem to work with my Dell 6000. Not sure is the software that came with or the camera is bad.
The picture quality of this camera is very good but so is that of a lot of camera's on the market today. I have two big problems with this product. The first is that I assumed I'd save some money on batteries switching from lithium (from my last camera) to regular AA's. One pair of batteries did not last even one Thanksgiving afternoon(about 30 photos in all.) Part of this is due to my second complaint which is the on/off dial. It is VERY loose so that almost every time I put the camera away in my purse or baby bag, when I retrieve it the camera is already switched on. I wish I'd gone ahead and bought a decent camera though it would have cost two to three times the cost of this one.
$7.99 for the same genuine Apple product or 99 for a knock off at your favorite online auction source.
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 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.
I cut it easily enough for my 2.5" Cybershot W50 screen, and at first I was happy with it (I will use the extra for my ipod). But in just a few hours one edge started coming off, and three days later my husband was putting the camera in its case and the whole thing came off. It does come with 2 extra sheets, but I think I will do without.
Recently, I bought B&O; computer speaker, and realized need to buy a subwoofer. I wanted to buy not too big and not too expensive, but beatiful. Tivoli subwoofer seemed to satisfy all my options. However, in performance, little disappointed. The woofer makes some tearing sound if you listen music louder (not crazy louder - just plentful to your room).Also, it automatically shut down, when the signal is missing, which means most of classic music is not supported (only pop music, but tearing sound).If you want to buy this only for the design, just go for it.Unless, buy different one.
I bought it for my Acura CL, which according to the Ipod2car's manual, the vehicle is fully compatible with it. Thats not the case as I found out after paying $100 in install fees that it wasn't. Called customer service and received the worst "customer service" ever as the guy kept yelling that the vehicle must not be compatible,...so why list it on the package ?????These people have "techs" who sound like they have never heard of the device at all..So do your research first about compatibility.
Hard to get to fit correctly and extremely uncomfortable. I also found that the factory headphones that came with my IPOD produce a better sound quality. Don't waste your money here.
How about a little cohesion? Seems like every story line in the story either fizzles or goes nowhere. What about Odean? So who DID kill her brother? Couldn't Ida have been more significant? For what started out as a really interesting book, this was a monumental waste of valuable reading time. Even I could sit there and just type up my dreams that go nowhere and talk about nothing.
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.
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.
Any one can purchase for the same money a much bigger &amp; better built dvd storage container anywhere. I rate this as very Poor. I'm sorry I purchased this. Ed
About a month after I bought this charger, I finally used it in my car and found out that it didn't even work. It's such an inexpensive product that I didn't even bother with the whole return thing because it would probably be cheaper just to order another one somewhere else.
My monitor have some extra usb connections and it uses a male A to male B cable for it, since I moved the monitor far away from the case, I figured this cable will do the trick better than it will to get a usb extension. Well, it didn't work, every time I connect a usb device to my monitor it detects that something is being plugged but never recognizes the device. I ended up getting that usb extension and it works perfectly, now I'm wishing I didn't waste my money.
The item that Amazon has pictured is model# 1183. Model# 1181 is the same as model# 1178. The only difference is that model# 1181, includes the technical data printed in french and english. Model# 1178 is printed in english only. This may explain why the description states "Canada Only". Why pay the extra cost to receive the owner's manual in french and english. I have pointed this error out to Amazon, but it appears they're not willing to correct their error.Model# 1183, which Amazon has pictured, has the additional feature of FM radio. The buyer would not be aware of this issue unless they had research the manufacturer's web site. Buy model# 1178 instead and avoid the nightmare of trying to explain to Amazon that they are at fault. Since I purchased this item through a thrid party seller recommended by Amazon, I won't burden you with details of what they're asking me to do to return for a refund! Just avoid this item all together!!
The cable LOOKS like an Apple product. The packaging LOOKS like an Apple product. But make no mistake, this is NOT an Apple product. (They probably spent more on the packaging than manufacturing the cable.)When this cable arrived I tried to charge my iPod. It kept turning on and off. Then I noticed that it had knocked out all the USB devices hooked into my computer--keyboard, mouse and Wacom tablet. I had to hard reboot to restart the computer. After the computer restarted everything worked until I plugged the cable in then all of the devices went dead again.Worried about permanently damaging my Mac, I threw the cable in the garbage and bought a genuine Apple cable.Don't waste your money on this inferior quality, Chinese knock-off P.O.S. You will ony have to replace it. Save yourself the trouble.
The Primary Image used on Amazon says that this is a class 10 version of this card. with read write speeds of 30 MB/sIf you look under specifications it does say class 6 20 MB/s So it was partly my fault for not checking the specifications however I assumed it would match the image...Haven't gotten a chance to use the card yet still waiting on the camera to show up.
When I spotted this as an accessory to the Bushnell Binoculars I bought the picture is misleading so you think that the mount and the tripod come together as a package. That is not the case. Now I have to order a tripod. They could have done a better job at letting you know that for $50 you only get the mount and not the tripod (which by the way goes for $15-$23 - thats what led me to believe the mount and the tripod came together). Bad job Amazon.
I returned this camera to Best Buy and gladly paid the %15 restocking fee. This is the biggest waste of money I can imagine. There is no documentation on how to convert to PC for editing and the video quality is terrible. Don't waste your money. I can't believe they charge $700+ for this thing!
I really like this device when I first got it because it was a plug and go device. However, 8 months later, one of the ports has failed. None of the devices I plug into this port work on that port, but they work on the other ports. The warranty is only 90 days and I will now need to get another device.
This is a horrible, horrible price for 3" CD-rs. You can find the exact same type of disc at many online stores for much cheaper.For example - I just bought a 40 back of CD-rs for my Mavica camera from an online auction site for $40 including shipping. Here, you're paying times what I paid per disc.Ridiculous.
First HP does not include a backup copy of the XP software unless you buy the system directly from HP. Also HP recovery system takes up to 17 GB of hard drive space. Which deduces the stated drive space. After being passed around the HP customer service, 7 persons and five different phone numbers, I have come to the conclusion that I will never buy a HP or compaq computer even if it was the only computer aviable and it was free.
I was looking for software that I could install to 'read' scanned documents... something like OCR software. This one came up in my search, but didn't say in the information that it was ONLY if you had the DigiMemo hardware, so I purchased it. I had to open the packaging to get to the instructions, so now I spent money that was a waste because I can't send it back since it won't do what I expected.
Connecting between Proscan LCD TV HDMI to Belkin HDMI/Mini Displayport Adapter to iMac Thunderbolt port. I only needed one cable but ordered 2 just in case. BOTH were DEFECTIVE! One cable just didn't work at all. The other had so many lines and noise it was unviewable. I tested my with 2 other cables that worked fine. Sure wish they worked. Seller was The OEM Shop and sending back using Amazon return process.
Do not buy the cheap HDMI cables, they do not work well with full 1080P Apple TV. Total rip off.
I can't get this replacement cartridge to print without streaks and smudges on the page. I would definitely not order it again, despite the appealing price.
I used this unit for a year +, then it stopped booting up and I could not access it all. It would power on but nothing worked, USB or Firewire, and I troubleshooted it for quite a while. Recently I just got a new USB/Esata hard-drive enclosure intending to use it for another hard-drive. Decided to test, so I removed the physical hard-drive from this now broken MyBook, and installed into the new enclosure. To my surprise, it booted up just fine and now I have full access. So, I believe the MyBook enclosure it itself faulty and burned out. For others who may have this problem and it is out of warranty, the hard-drive itself may be salvageable and you may just need a new enclosure! Still I would only rate this 2 stars because the MyBook enclosure should not fail like it did.
the powershot s50 will not turn on anymore sinse the siding lens cover wonnt work right and canon wants 139.00 to fix !!! Im never buying a canon camera agine!!!
Purchased WinTV to do HD recording into computer. With good signal from off-the-air antenna the Hauppauge would only find about half of the HD channels when it scanned.I deemed it too much trouble to use and went with HD on Dishnetwork and a 722 DVR. Works excellent.Just hope Hauppage comes through with the $20 rebate.
I have found that there's a lot of background noise - changing the settings (volume and tone) doesn't seem to eliminate the background noise.
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 item is the worst dvd player I had ever bough. Skips, and stops too much. Is a pain in the neck trying to watch a movie. Well you get what you pay for!
I think I got the wrong item. In the picture display a set of reflectors, and I only received the white one... Is there a number I can contact the seller at, I am so confused...
I bought Pioneer Elite TV last year, but never got chance to calibrate TV. I came across this product through amazon. And what a rip off man, this DVD has nothing in it. I feel like cheated by this people. I didn't see 1% difference after using this DVD. If any body wants my advise " JUST STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT. If you even get it for free not worth it.
This price is WAY too much for this printer...I paid $200 brand new and it broke within 6 months. What a piece of junk.
After using this tablet about 4 months now I had experimented with all of its functions but still not satisfy me because I tough that this tablet will show what you draw on it, this is not posible because in what you draw is a solid grey color plastic cover that feels the magnetic point of the pen and then projects the image on the computer screen. I'm disappointed because I paid to much money for what is not a valuable product at all. You can buy it but I do not recomend it for serious animators or serios artist who want to see what they are drawing on the tablet surface.
Instead of sending the "Duracell" battery that was pictured they sent some cheap battery that others are selling for $1.55. Don't waste your time or money.
If there were a zero star option it would have gotten it. I have to say, I am more than disappointed with the quality that came with this toner. Not only is this a terrible and useless cartridge, but it's the second one that I have received being that I already returned the first one that had the same issues. As the first reviewer says, there are black marks on both sides of the page and when you hold the pages you get toner all over your hands. Any type of picture or photo has giant gobs of toner and the roller on the toner cartridge is covered in toner. Do yourself a favor, spend a few more bucks and get a toner cartridge that will work. If the company would like to try and rectify itself again, I am open to it, and I will rescind my review, or at least reconsider, but I have to say I have my doubts as this is the second time that I have tried to get a cartridge that works.
Don't buy it. It doesn't play any disc on the first day. I am returning it.
I relied too much on the reviews and now I don't have my product or my refund. I ordered an hdmi cable in November of 2011 and was supposed to receive by the middle of the month and it is now the new year and still have not heard or received anything from the seller. I have tried contacting them several times and still no luck. If I were you I would think twice about ordering with this seller.
I wanted this camera for my scuba diving. Now I have it, I am very disappointed. The camera came with a Canon!!! branded 16MB multimedia card. After the 1st shot I got a "memory card error". I could not format it in the camera. I used an external USB drive and after several tries I reformatted it. Afraid that the SD card had a problem I bought a new SD card (Kingston 512MB) with "life time warranty" I used it for weeks and weeks and hundereds of pictures without problems. Then one day we went to a photoshoot and after about 40 pictures the camera said "memory card error" and then "no images". In other words, all the unique pictures I spend a lot of time on were all gone. I read also other Canon camera's seem to have a memory card reading problem. I don't understand why Canon can't fix their problems once and forever Now I am afraid to use this camera for any "special moments" , specially for scuba diving.. What a waste of money for the camera, weights and the waterproof case. I may need to use my old and very reliabile DC290 again for making pictures.. I don't believe it's the SD card. 2 different ones and the same problem. Canon, please wake up!
The touch screen is not reliable: after 1/2 year of use, I can not enter any address any more, which makes the device useless. The only way to communicate with the company is through e-mail on their web site. I left a complaint about the problem - they simply do not answer. There is no other way to reach the company, to get the device rapaired or replaced.Even when it "worked", I never could rely on it. The device does not know the differences between highway and downtown street, and always sends me to a very long way. Sometimes, the route it suggests has loops in it. Many addresses are wrong: I would enter an address for the destination, but the route ends in wrong place.
I bought this remote to replace a Sony universal remote that served me faithfully for many years. The Harmony promised a number of improvements: batteries recharging in a docking station, pretty color screen, IR codes for a zillion devices avaiable online so you don't end up having to train it with you old remotes, setup done on the computer at a Logitech website. Could this be The One?Well, no - it ends up being less useful than my old Sony. Like the Sony, it has a button for "Activities"; you pick "Watch TV" and it turns on the TV and the audio equipment. But like the Sony, it ultimately gets confused because all of my stuff has on/off toggles, so that the remote never really knows whether something is on or off. So I use the "Device" mode instead, where I have to choose a device and decide whether it needs to be turned on or off. This turns out to be a huge hassle - because the screen is so small and the typical remote includes so many commands, you have to page through many screens before you even find the on/off toggle. My TV has 12 screens and on/off is on screen number 10. (My Sony remote had on/off in the top right hand corner for every device.)There also seem to be some unnecessary steps - for example, there is a dedicated volume button on the remove, but I can't use it without selecting the audio device. Same with the DVD controls. In addition, when the website boasts that it knows the commands for my Carver preamp, none of the canned commands actually works, so I end up having to train it with my old remote.It is possible that I can fix some of these problems by spending more time on the website. But I want something that doesn't require me to do that. I can navigate fine with the original remotes, but the clutter drives my wife nuts and she needs something that is easy and self-explanatory. This isn't it.(Full disclosure footnote - I hate Logitech ever since I bought a cordless mouse with a $40 mail-in rebate and they declined to pay it for no good reason. Why the hell did I buy another of their products?!!! Fool me twice, shame on me.)
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!
Bought this several weeks ago. The controls are cumbersome. The LED face is impossible to read except at night. I e-mailed the tech address asking about a fix for the LED and never received the courtesy of an answer. I would not buy a Pyle again.
I am very disappointed with this drive. It worked great for the first two weeks. After that, it started disconnecting for no reason. Annoying, but not a major problem. Rebooting the drive or the computer (Dell w/XP) solved the problem. Until today. Now the drive is dead in the water. I've tried several times to bring it back without any luck. If I can't figure out something I'll be out a hundred bucks and all my backup files! I strongly suggest avoiding this drive if you care at all about the data you'll be storing on it.
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).
Out of the past 20 burns, I have only had 10 DVD's burn successfully. I use Roxio CD Creator version 7, which does a great job with my CD's, so I'm pretty sure it's the DVD media. Not only am I wasting all my money, but my time as well. I've tried to lower the burn speed, but it does not matter. I'd try something else.
There is very little of 'Deluxe' about this case. It is somewhat ordinary and cheap-looking, and functionally poor. It is rather small for the size of the camera it is supposed to house. Recommendation: look for something else and buy this only if no other options are available. But it is cheap, that's true.
DO NOT BUY THIS BATTERY. YOU RATHER SPEND A FEW MORE BUCKS AND YOU BUY TO THE MANUFACTURER.I BOUGHT MINE, IT WAS GONE AFTER 5 WEEKS, THEN I CONTACTED THE SELLER WHO AGREED TO SEND ME A NEW ONE, (AND I SHOULD PAY FOR S&H; ABOUT 10 BUCKS )BUT I NEVER GOT IT.AVOID YOURSELF A HEADACHE. BUY THE MANUFACTURER, IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE CHEAP IS NOT EQUAL TO QUALITY, IT IS EQUAL TO CHEAP TRICK.I LOST MY MONEY, MY TIME AND ALL I GOT IN RETURN WAS A HEADACHE, NOT EVEN THE HONOR WORD OF A BUSSINESSMAN FROM THE SELLER.
Tunecast II has a poor performance meanwhile playing into the cars. The 4 freq one does better.
i bought this 2 gb memory card for my 3 days 2 nights las vegus trip with my boyfriend & his parents who're in town for vacation from england. we took ton of pictures and videos from the trip just to found out that the f**king memory card corrupted at the end of our last nignt there. we lost everything.what a nightmare!
It didn't do what I wanted it to do so I sent it back and got a different one. For general use it would be fine though.
The picture is great, but we've spent hundreds of dollars on replacement lamplights because they keep going out every few months.It's getting expensive to keep this tv and honestly, the hassle is more than a little annoying. I wish we'd read reviews and bought a different (better!) brand before jumping the gun on this one.
"The one star is required and no negative stars are available so it got a 1" I used my DVDR80/17 for 8 faithful months not paying any attention to the reviews. If you do buy one I hope for your health's sake your DVDR80 is better than mine. After fourth trip to the "authorized repair facility" it was returned with only four recording modes, not having the 2x (or 2.5 hour mode) and the M6 and M8 (not that I used them but they wern't there). I haven't tried to do anything but play a DVD as yet because I was sick at my stomach after the setup and seeing only the M1,2,3,4 modes were available and really did not want to go any further at the time. The first time it tried to play a disk it went into the record and I had to pull the plug to turn it off. After the second setup it did play a disk. BUT, to contact Philips and get anything but the check this check this, then the well I see from the history this has been done. IF you can understand the person in the first place. If you live upstairs go out on the balcony give a good yell. You will get a better faster reply. As I was told they are out of the repair picture after they turn it over to joe shmuck's repair shop. And the repair shop will talk very nice about how they will fix it up just fine, but mine is still broke after FOUR trips. Every time it was returned from the shop it was worse than before. I personally wish I had never seen the Philips name, I would be $600 and many hours aggrivation better off. So Beware! READ those reviews, folks like Amazon, cnet, dvdhelp, and a host of others put them there to help you, to keep you from making the same mistake many others have. Wish I had listened!!!
First of all I had to go onto the website for instructions on how to install the software and driver for Windows Vista users. Finally I got it up and running after about a half hour. The webcam didn't track hand movements very well and the video came out really blurry. My built in laptop webcam was much better in that regard. It's good for someone who stays still and just speaks into the video. The camera didn't fit on my laptop and kept falling off, which got really annoying. After a few hours of recieving this product it's now boxed up and ready to be returned.
I've had these speakers for quite a while and all I can say is you get what you pay for. The sub on these speakers are to muddy and bassy. Plus a little annoying. The satellites are weak. They only have a mid-range driver so the treble is pretty awful on these. The sound overall sounds greatly distorted when playing music and etc. Honestly I think your better off with speakers from creative or altec. My little brother got some speakers from creative in the same price range and those speakers are much more better balanced compared to the logitechs and on top of that they're 4.1. Another bonus about the creatives my brother bought is that it comes with a nice little control pod that you usually only see in the higher end speakers. All in all the logitechs sound quality is pretty poor compared to other speakers. It would be best to just save up for something better, buy from another company or even better just stick with headphones.
Bought this little gem last August for my son's birthday. 13 months later the LED screen is frozen with god knows what on it's screen. Will cost $50 just to open it up. Won't buy Canon again.
This unit flops forward until the screen points to the floor. No amount of tightening of the screws would keep it in place. The mount was holding a small 23" Sony only weighing 19.6 pounds, well below the 30 pound limit. Tried repeatedly for over two months to get it to work. Each night the unit would droop again. Customer support at OmniMount acted like they had never heard of this problem. Right. Tossed it and bought a different unit. Don't buy, it's junk.
First of all, don't take my word on this, follow up by going to broadbandreports.com and search on DWL-G810. The security issue is that this device WILL NOT work unless you are broadcasting the SSID of your wireless network. This applies to the shipping firmware 2.0 and the newer firmware 2.12. This is the deal killer for me since I don't want to expose my network's SSID. I'm actually quite pissed off at DLINK over this.By contrast, DLINK's &quot;range extender&quot; (aka wireless repeater) DWL-G800AP actually WORKS with SSID broadcast disabled, so one can see that DLINK could overcome this security issue.The remaining issues are these:(1) It won't support DHCP from your router to any PC hooked up to the bridge. You might think, hey, I'll configure my PC for DHCP and it will get the IP info from the router through the bridge connection. Wrong! It won't work.(2) The router itself does not work for obtaining DHCP from the router EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THIS AS AN OPTION. This is outrageous and completely unacceptable. Confirmed on BroadbandReports.com and by DLINK's Level 2 support.Bottom line is that, while it works, it's entirely manual in the configuration and the SSID broadcast requirement is a security vulnerability not worth enduring.
I've gone through 3 WRE54G range expanders and they have all died. The last 2 died in less than 3 months! I'll never purchase another Linksys product.
DVD reader died in 6 mos. $70 labor + shipping to "fix" it.I guess LG isn't too concerned about their brand.
I've had mine for about 8 months. It works ok but nothing spectacular. It gets kinda hot sometimes, if you leave your computer on all the time. It also seems to just drop connection from time to time, which is a real pain. Sometimes I have to take it out to get it to reset. I'm looking to replace it because it drops connection about every 10 minutes now, which isn't cool at all. I wouldn't buy another one to replace it.
this wire is not true 4 gauge. i would not recomend this for anything other than speaker wire
Yes this is fine for downloading small amounts or small sized jpeg files but it took me close to 30 minutes to download my RAW+Jpeg files (about 100 total RAW+Jpeg) this is NOT highspeed at all. Convinent sized but thats about it
I have had my m125 for over 1 year now. Really I have loved it and what I have been able to do with it. What I hate is the unreliability with the batteries and whether I will face a total data loss when I swap batteries every 2 weeks or so (we have also faced a hot sync problem with multiple users). When I called to ask Palm if this was a recurring problem with m125s the man tried to charge me $25 to get the question answered. Then when I refused to pay $25 for the question, the rep actually laughed at me. So I took it took the next step and submitted an e-mail asking the same question and requesting the company's complaint process. PalmOne did respond, however not to any of my questions. Apparently they do not resolve complaints. Oh but they'll give me a 20% upgrade discount on select models online - whatever. The most information I received was actually reading the other reviewers here at Amazon and their problems with batteries.
An unwise purchase. I bought this for a specific use: to shoot pictures on mountain bike trips, and was attracted by the shockproof/splashproof/size features. My 14 yr old son had one of these, and was raving about it. Unwisely I did not look closely at the images he was taking. So when it arrived and I tried it out, I found it gave unacceptably fuzzy scenery images, with unexciting colours, and moving targets also were fuzzy. Thinking it defective, I then did a close comparison with the results of my son's camera, shooting the same photos on each. Same result. I tried with and without image stabilisation, auto ISO vs fixed ISO etc, to no avail. So now am trying to sell/return the camera, and at same time telling our son it's just my camera that is a dud.As a family we have had many digital cameras. Mainly Canon Powershot (3 in last 10 years), also 3 Panasonic Lumix (2 large, one pocket) and a Sony. These are more expensive, but considerably better quality, and the cameras we now use normally are both Lumix. This is our comparison, and I at least expected the Olympus to take good quality pictures. For scenery neither of our two 760s do, and seem to go back to the quality of mid-1990s digitals.My last 2 Canon Powershot both stopped working because the sensors died, after 4-5 years. I took the latest, a 2003 Powershot S400, into repair just now and was quoted an impossible $300. But while there I saw and checked out the bottom range Canon A460, for $99 on Amazon approx. Certainly without the size or robust features of the Olympus, but the picture quality seemed very good in comparison. At half price, I think this will be a better bet for mountain biking!
I'm not quite sure. I've bought one in China(Why? cause I live there).Different model which is called PCG-Z1VCP with WinXP Professional Edition. According to the detail specification and pictures out there, I'm quite sure it is exactly like this PCG-Z1VA in which the 'A' refer to America as I supposed. And the price is 17,888 yuan RMB,quite like this one too.So the problem here is that I found the screen colar is frustrating. No matter how I adjust it,the black is never black, the red is never stunning. Espesially, I found it almost impossible to watch DVD movie on it,cause the black is always grey and the contrast is poor no matter how I adjusted the Overlay, when it come to dack scenes, it just big pieces of black which I mean gray. Yes, you can tell who is who.Honestly, this's my first notebook computer. So maybe it's always like this for all the notebook LCD out there which you can't compare with Desktop monitor but I do, or it's just for this type which is not very probable consider it's a &quot;Sony Style&quot; product. And the most frustrating possibility that most worrys me is that this type of PCG-Z1VCP (made in Chine)which I bought is not really like the PCG-Z1VA series which sony made for USA. The same specification and appearance is just a hype and sony made some cut down in qualities which you can't find out through specification (whenever did a notebook produce, besides screen size and Resolution ,list a detail specification about it's LCD screen like Brightness, Contrast ratio, Color and frequency. Sony by cut down qualities make profits in China while still built up their brand in USA. That's very tricky, but it happened before.17.888 yuan for a monthly income about 3,000 yuan (that's about 350 dollar)is not a little amount. I really want to figure out if my money is paid worthfully. As I've not see any piece of review concerned the screen problem I have. I've be very appreciate if someone who bought this produce can tell me about it. It will be very relief to know the turth.
I'm very sorry to report that this CD player didn't work. I was surprised since I've always like Sony products.First of all whenever I put a CD or an MP3 disc into the player it made a chirping sound regularly and skipped pretty consistently. I tried several discs with the same problem. I consulted the Sony website and worked through the troubleshooting suggestions and it still did not work. I bought it at Target for $49.99 and returned it today for a full refund.I didn't give it one star because when it did play it sounded great. The earbuds were comfortable and stayed in my ears. The radio sounded very good too. The TV sound was terrible and was only able to pick up channel 5 in Los Angeles.The other thing was the controls. The buttons were too small and very difficult to work. It was not intuitive at all! If this player had worked I probably would have lived with it. But since the one I bought was defective, I will not buy another one. I'm looking for another player with more simplified control buttons.Sony has other units out there. I would recommend that you skip this one and get something else.
Web description said there was an in-line volume control and there wasn't. Also, very uncomfortable when worn for long term, or laying down. I will be trying something else, but I do have to give thanks to Amazon for making the return process SO easy!
There's a few things too look for in a flash player.Long Battery Life. Check.LCD Screen with International Language Support. CheckGood Navigation. Ah, good enough.Price. CheckEasy to put songs in. This is the major one.Here comes the doozy.YOU can only use SonicStage Software to put files into this 'chine. No drag and drop. No drag and drop. What happens if you want to port stuff over to say a school computer? Nope. Say you want to port stuff over to friends place. Nope. Say you want to port stuff from your friend to your place. Nope.That really sucks. Flash is more expensive than Hard Drive MP3s. If you cant use it as storage as well as listening to music then it's not worth that extra cash wedge, battery life or no battery life.
I was excited to get my new binoculars (I had an equivalent Tasco zip zoom that was about 18 years old that was stolen). When I received the new pair in the mail I was disappointed that the zip focus was jerky and impossible to use without it jerking the camera around. Sent it back. Will be looking for another brand.
When i first got my bean, i loved it. Clear sound, unparallelled battery life... I gave it a 5-star review.However, both my bean and my sister's have since quit working without any apparent cause. My sister sent hers in for repair, and it came back good as new... only to quit working again a month later.I am not going to bother with getting my bean repaired...My advice: do what I am doing, and spring for the I-Pod Video.
I was lost in the woods, due to the Cobra500, since it is unable to lock on any satalites, when a skunk tried to attack me. I threw my Cobra500 Gps at it, sending the skunk away. And it worked. Maybe this GPS is just a skunk defender tool of some sort. Because as a GPS it is really skunky. Seriously, This product should have never been sold to the public. It is faulty in all aspects. Stay away!! Buy the Etrex
This printer prints beautifully. The tragic thing about this printer is that a few months after buying it, it won't turn on anymore. If you go to cnet or the HP website, you will find that many people have experienced this. Unfortunately it happened to us right after the warranty ran out, so we were stuck with it. Not a good thing for a product with this price tag...
My husband bought this DVD player in July 2005 mainly to occupy our 6 year old on the plane during vacation. We occasionally used it at home also. It worked OK until November 2005 when the DVD wouldn't spin. The screen just continued to display "Open". It only comes with a 90-day warranty so we were out of luck there. I was unsuccessful in finding a local shop that felt the cost to repair would be much lower than purchasing a new system. I would not recommend this system.
After just 2 and a half years the battery went. It was never dropped or wet. The battery just went. They want $189 to install a new battery. I could buy a new one for $179.Tom the unhappy.Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Blue M9436LL/A
I concur with other posters, this HDMI cable quit working after a few months. Had audio, but the video was completely scrambled. Double checked connections, and if cable was "wiggled" just right, the picture would come back. Replaced with another HDMI cable and things work just fine now. In this case, you DO get what you pay for.
Bought this player in Sept. '06 and it died last night mid-way thru a divx movie. I had been very happy with it up to that point. Seemed to play everything. I called the support line and was told that I would have to pay shipping plus labor charges to fix it. They also said it would take approximately 15 days from when they receive it. I decided it wasn't really worth the $ and effort when it only cost me $50.After reading other reviews about Philips products having major problems after only a few months, I think I'll try a different brand.
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.
When the first slingbox av was released it was a great product, easy to set-up, maybe an extra half hour if you ran into a problem. Last week my modem failed, at&t installed a new modem and my slingbox no longer would work with the new modem. Called tech support I was told it would be 29.95 to fix one problem. I paid the 29.95 and it still doesn't work and they claim the problem was fixed. Awful support, they just don't care, will not answer any questions to help, not even the most basic questions. After 90 days you are on your own if you have a problem its 29.95 for each question, I paid the 29.95 and spent 3 days reading slingbox forums, what a waste of time and money. I'm done with slingbox, they are trying to make there money off tech support now, I believe there forced firmware updates are meant to cause problems that you must pay 29.95 to have fixed. I think somebody needs to file a class action lawsuit against this company.
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.
I have been shopping here at amazon.com for a long time and am always very satisfied with their products. However, after several unhappy experiences, I decided to write this down and see if they can improve the quality of this product.I am a runner and usually run 7 miles a day, 4 time a week, and I use my ipod while running. I used to use the original white ipod headphones, and it started to get wet(from sweating) and stop working few months ago. I saw many good reviews here at amazon.com about this "Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones", and I placed an order at July/11/2008. The package came very fast, and I started to use it.All I want to say is DO NOT BUY IT. I have nothting to recommand it except the nice carry case.First of all, the sound quality is not as good as the original ipod headphones. I did not like ipod headphones, but after this Sennheiser set, I found that Ipod headphones are much nicer.Second, the cord is way too long. I do not understand what kind of sports or activities need this long cord. It is either unconvenient when I am running, or storing them into my gym bag. It is very annoying that you have to spend time deal with it when you need them.The last complain is the biggest issue I have, and decide to write this review. IT IS "NOT" sweat and water resistant!!!! again, IT IS NOT! It worked fine the first few days. After the first week, the phonesets would stop working properly after about 3 or 4 miles run. It is just getting worse and worse. Today is August 18, and it stopped working even I just had a easy 15 minutes jog. (and I am a 130 pounds normal guy who DOES NOT sweat a lot!)I know this is a award winning product because I read it in ID magazine, and I always believe good reviews here. However, this headphones either have qualty contral problems, or don't work like what they expected. All I can say is do not waste your money on this, or you will start to write your first review just like me.
I liked this keyboard better when it cost a million dollars.
Manual is VERY poor for trouble shooting. Has a phone number, but at customers expense. Online help is NO help. Don't walk from this company, RUN...as fast as you can !!!
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.
I strongly dislike this case and regret buying it. It looks and feels cheap, and adds considerably to the bulk of the Palm V. With this case on, it feels like I have my old Palm III in my pocket. It does not close all of the way. It is not &quot;aluminum&quot;, it is mostly plastic with a kind of aluminum skin.
Initially, I thought this remote was a great investment. It looks very cool, has a great charging base, and the display is easy to read. Unfortunately after a couple days of use, I found the button layout to be very awkward and several buttons had to be pressed very hard in order to function, including the Channel Up button! I ended up sending it back and purchasing the Harmony 670. Less money and the button design and layout is much more user friendly.
I have many digital cameras, thought I would try the V705.The anti blur technology does not work very good, if at all.Doesnt support high speed SD cards.Uses Hi Compression, no way to change it = low quality Pictures.Quick Time Video is not a good mode, I would like AVISCN Custom mode is a joke.I talked to Kodak about these things and they are sorry.I will stick with a Winner, hp R817.
The mouse does not work well after a few days no matter how many times you ask the manufacturer to replace it. I recommend looking for other wireless products.
I'm very dissapointed on regard this headphones. For the price, brand and aspect I expected a great sound. None of the above, the sound is bright in excess an you won't hear any bass. Is unpleasant. I tried different ways to insert them in my ears and no change, changed the plastic cups and nothig, readed and search in the instructions -which are just a few lines- and nothing, looked at te web and no more info. Conclusion, if there is no info, there is no answer. I wasted my time and my money. You know it, now is your call.
I have the same problems most people are having. First, it smells bad, but that's ok. You won't notice it unless you don't have anything else to do than sniff your cd case all day. The zipper though, is a problem. This thing is supposed to hold 320, but realistically, if you put in more than 150 or so, your zipper will break. it's just not strong enough to hold all that stuff together.
I guess I was expecting something of a higher quality, but considering it's under $3, I got what I paid for. Mine only lasted a month, if that. Just stopped working completely without any visible damage. Bought a $10 hdmi cable and I'm already glad I decided to pay the extra. Don't waste your money on this, because you'll end up having to buy another one anyways. I mean, it worked well for when it did, but it just didn't last long at all.Ended up buying this one after:Mediabridge Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Category 2 Certified - Supports 3D & Audio Return Channel [Latest HDMI Version Available] - (6 Feet)
This is one of the most unrealiable hardware I've ever seen. You start capturing a video and then suddenly stops, the software gets locked. And there is no way you can unload the software, even with alt+ctrl+delete End Task, you need to re-start the machine to try to make it work once again. You need to reboot several times until the software and hardware start working again. Extremely frustrating. Don't waste your money and your time with this.Avoid it completely is my opinion..
they dont fit right
Didn't work right out of the box. Very disappointed. Could see that it wasn't as solidly built as other hdmi cables, such as the one that accompanied my xbox 360.
I bought this without reading the review's,it's a nice case but the S5 barely fits.It came today and goes back tomorrow.
The splitter I purchased, has a dysfunctional jack, which defeats the whole purpose of buying one. I expected both jacks to work so I could use the internet in my room along with my roommate. However, the second jack does not work and I do not like that.
I'm sure that the people at Linksys are really nice but this thing is a nightmare. Easy to set up if you don't want to secure your network. Impossible to set up if you do. Before you buy, head over to Google and type in "wre54g" and "install" and "problem". Then take three days to read through the results.The only people who like this product are the newbies (who don't understand the need for network security) and the pros (who love a technical challenge). For the rest of us, this product is an extraordinary headache.Flee, flee for your life.
This item is obsolete. No longer supported by Mfg. Cannot be upgraded to windowqs 7.
I purchased this turntable with the intent on listening to my beloved Lp's and burning them straight to CD's. After playing the first LP it began to drag, usually halfway through the first song on the albums. I went online and re-read the manual to see if I could make any adjustments but found nothing. So I just went back to my Marantz turntable that I bought back in 1980 and which plays fine. It has sat for two years without being played and based on some of these reviews it can be connected to the computer so I may break it out again and see if I can find some software to adjust the pitch and/or speed and just convert it to mp3's and then to CD. The Marantz is being used to convert directly to CD now. The only reason I bought it was that I assumed that any turntable built in this decade would work better than one built in the 80's but boy was I wrong.
I bought this router from Frys store(not Amazon) hoping that it would be better than the Belkin router that I already have. Alas! What an utter disappointment.Pros: Can't really think of any. I'm going to return it anyway, and hoping to get the refund asap :)Cons:1) This router needs constant human supervision to power restart every now and then. Did Cisco/Linksys even bother to do an internal QA on this product?2) Routing functionality doesn't seem to be good either. Just average.To top it all, they advertise on the cover to run your own wifi-spot with this junk ;) Yea right!
This has only typical range, I bought it because it advertised up to 300 feet but it doesn't go any further than other blue tooth devices, so it isn't worth the extra money, in fact it is much bigger than other devices with no advantage I can identify.I raised it on a stalk to about 5 feet to give it ideal clear space for RF but it didn't make any improvement.I bought this because my IOGEAR USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter GBU421 only went 30 ft, at work when there were structures intervening, and this does no better and is much bigger and more expensive than the GBU421, so I'm return it.I tested this with a Sony DR-BT100CV and Motorola S305 with the same results.Bottom line, not worth the extra cost or size you can get the same performance for less money and with a much smaller device.
I bought a car kit about a month ago.It includes the device, antenna, PocketPC holder,the car charger ,and the software.The device itself seems to be fine so far.The car charger is not compatible with my Pocket PC (despite it says &quot;IPAQ compatible&quot;) so I had to buy my own charger.The software is EXTREMELY bad.First of all, the user interface is not intuitive at all,I am not a beginner ( in fact, I am a programmer myself ) but after a month I still do not understand the logic behind their user interface. AND user interface IS very important, because if you are driving alone, you are supposed to look at the road and not spending time trying to figure out why this damn thing does not do what you want it to.Second thing, I go insde a tunnel - the picture (map) is gonesuddenly. It is very annoying (what if I need to know the name of the street or exit at the next intersection?) but I can handle that, what is really bad is that if the tunnel is long enough you will get a BIG message (something about not being able to get a signal from GPS receiver) and a tiny button OK.Now try to press this button at 65 mph and not crash into something. What are they thinking about? Okay, I finally hit the button, and what do I see??? The route is cleared and I have to retype the address again.Third thing, it is always so slow, it is quicker to open a paper map and get the information from there.I can not tell you how many times I was frustrated by not being able to make this software work properly. I do not want any of this stress while I am driving.Yesterday if erased all information from my SD card. I am giving up. I am looking for other software and I am SO SORRY I got this device and the software.DO NOT BUY IF YOU WANT TO AVOID CAR ACCIDENT!!!May be the device itself is fine, I tried it with other software (which is not free at all) and it worked ok, I did not have a chance to test thoroughly yet. I will definitely have to switch to other software, I do not want any road accidents.
The main complaint is battery life. I have never been able to get the battery to hold a charge for more than 1 hour and after owning this for a year, it would look like it was charged, then lose charge immediately after taking it out of the docking station. I paid Archos $80 to fix the battery but when they returned it, it still had the same problem. Now I discovered about a week ago that the battery that they "fixed" exploded. They are starting me on a new return authorization process where they'll likely make me pay again because I'm sure it's out of warranty.Sad sad sad.
The reason I bought this VCR was the price and because I own a Phillips Magnavox TV. On the plus side, I can control the TV with the VCR remote. This VCR plays tapes, the response is slow and there is no easy way to adjust the tracking using the remote. Shop around unless you already own a TV by the same manufacturer.
Much to my dismay, I received my system today with every corner of the box mashed and torn - on side had been taped back on. 2 other sides were caved in or crushed. The carrier was UPS, who provides no easy way to contact them to remedy the situation, and frankly seemed to care less. Don't make any purchases of electronic equipment here, the handling of these items is completely unacceptable.
This device just plain doesn't work with 5 of my 6 computers. It only works on my laptop. I downloaded the new drivers from Microtech's website but Windows ME enabled computer did not know the card was there. I am not willing to uninstall my other hardware to see which one works. Technical support is non-existent. Companies should not sell products that don't function with most systems. It is dishonest.David Gardner M.D. Ph.D.
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 wanted to get 4000 points, and what a better way to do it than to just get the online code right? WRONG, I made my payment, I didn't get the online code.I thought maybe it just didn't go through, but sure enough, I tried to buy it and it said "this is a duplicate order... Really? I spent $50 dollars on nothing?Not buying points through Amazon, ever again.
We'd suffered under a Linksys router that had to be restarted at least daily, so we were excited to replace it with a newer, more modern router. I'd heard that D-Link was a good brand, but now I can't remember why I bought this when it had so many bad reviews.I've probably spent 12 hours fighting this router now, and I'm finally returning it. It works fine with my windows computers, but with my macs, it blocks various http requests. I tried turning off as many of the router's firewall options as I could, but no luck. So youtube videos don't play, and many internet pages just don't load. I tried calling D-Link tech support, which is apparently in India, but after I was on hold for a long time, the person just took a little bit of my information and then hung up on me.My search for a simple, reliable router continues.
August 28, 2004 - I just finished installing this machine for my parents, who are running OS X 10.3.4 (Panther) on an aging iMac G3/400 DV. The entire process was simple and uneventful. My surprise came afterwards when I started playing with the CX4600. It's a very solid little All-In-One (AIO)!After reading reviews of older Epson, HP and Canon AIO's, I was worried about several things. So far, the print quality is very good, on par with my own C84. In fact, the CX4600 uses the same 4 separate CMYK ink cartridges as the C84, which means you won't have any trouble finding them at stores. The paper transport is a little loud, but not too bad. Printing is very quick once it gets going, with a quiet side to side undulation.The scan quality is excellent for most uses and you can freely choose your resolution. Hint: the installer will put Epson Smart Panel on your desktop, but I prefer Epson Scan which is also installed in your Applications folder. This is the same control panel you might have seen before in the Epson Twain driver. You can choose Full Auto mode, where it will magically figure out what you are scanning and adjust settings to match (even finding and scanning multiple photos into individual files), or Professional mode, where you choose everything. To be honest, I use the middle "Home" setting on my own system, since it offers that very cool auto-magic assist with the ability to override when necessary.Using the Copy function is.. fun. I can't explain why, but it's nice to *not* configure, adjust, crop, fit, or launch anything. Just hit the Color or B&W; Copy button and it goes to work immediately. I must be easily entertained. Again, the quality is excellent. Professional designers will likely own a scanner and photo printer, but they (I) might consider owning one of these for convenience too.Memory Card slots are the bonus which puts the CX4600 over the top. I think I spent the most time looking up info on these, to see if they could be used with iPhoto in OS X. The web site doesn't say. The owner's manual doesn't say. But the answer is YES! Along with everything else, the installer drops CardMonitor and PhotoStarter onto your drive. The latter can be set up to launch iPhoto when you plug your camera's card into the CX4600. The 12 test photos I took imported perfectly afterwards (set PhotoStarter so that it does not auto-download the photos; let iPhoto handle it). The manual does mention this functionality for Windows, so I'm sure it works just as well.Minor annoyances: The CX4600 can only be connected via USB, so there is no longer any excuse to make customers "choose" their own cable. It should be in the box. And the installer warns that it will take a long time. They're not kidding. But it's only because it runs several individual installers, which all require your admin password and often spend a very long time searching your drive for some reason. It would be less painful if you could do this in one pass and walk away while it works. However, that's all history. Once set up, it is a thing of beauty.Don't be turned off by the photos of the CX4600. In person, it actually looks very classy. The top portion is covered in a metallic paint, making it appear less like a recycling bin and more like a stylish computer peripheral. It's also smaller and heavier than it appears. The software is fairly seamless and lets you dig deep if you know where to look. That's about as good as it can get. If you've been looking for an All-In-One, this new Epson is a great choice.UPDATEIt is now November 2005. About one month ago, it was time for the 3rd round of cartridges in the CX4600. Not bad for one year of light printing. My parents hadn't reported any major problems beyond one color clogging every so often. I was not pleased how much the ink level dropped when doing a single head cleaning, but I've used Epson printers for years and I wasn't surprised either.However, all is not well. If I hadn't been there and seen it myself I wouldn't believe this. Yellow was running low first, so we replaced that cartridge. Levels check showed a fresh, full yellow tank. But when we printed a test page, there was no yellow at all. So we started a cleaning cycle. This emptied the magenta tank, so we replaced that one. The resulting test page now had no yellow or magenta. The same occurred with cyan and black, so I thought maybe we had received some bad (or old) Epson cartridges from Amazon. The little PC board connectors did look slightly different, but the product numbers were the same. I could hear ink sloshing inside and everything else checked out. In fact, after cleaning, Epson's own software showed ink levels dropping. So there was communication happening.We went out the next day and bought more new ink, again only true Epson brand. Same result. One day, the CX4600 was printing fine. As each new color ink was installed, it simply stopped working. The scanner and card reader still work. Epson's advice? 'Clean the print heads.'We ended up getting a good deal on a replacement CX4600, since we had all this ink, the original was out of warranty, and it would likely cost more just to ship it somewhere to be 'looked at.' The new one works perfectly with the very same ink cartridges. I believe Epson changed the electronics in these ink cartridges at some point, which broke compatibility with first generation CX4600 units. I don't know if this was intentional or accidental, but I know this one was registered with Epson and we were not notified.The CX4600 was a nice little AIO when it worked. It's too bad Epson has fallen so far into the disposable product model, that they feel no responsibility towards their customers.
My purchase did not turn out to well, due to my fault. I ordered the wrong one. But again it was my own fault. I didn't check better. So it is money that I didn't have.
This would be a nice printer. If only I could get it to print! Not to mention when I turn it on it makes a god awful sound like some thing is jammed. I've tried over and over to try to print something. I've checked my options, turned it on and off and still it sits there not printing. If your looking for a portible printer you have other options and I suggest using them.
The power supply for this crapped out after only about a year, maybe less. Couldn't contact the company about it because their website was 404ed.
Reception on the factory enclosed cigar antenna worked far superior than this headset model.
This device worked good at first...got 3-4 "bars" reception. After a few months, my internet connection would drop every 5 minutes or so because the reception drops to 1-2 "bars". I think the unit gets hot over time, effecting it's functionality and reliablity. I later just ditched the thing and used a hard-wired connection.
The potentially corruptive touch-tapping feature/bug cannot be disabled. This causes unintentional button clicks and possible data loss.I have contacted Adesso, and they replied that there is no way to disable this behaivior.Touch-tapping is especially harmful when in a browser or word processing program, where a unintentional click can mean accidental deletes or purchases.I recommend against purchase of this device, and recommend to Adesso, that this behaiviour be disabled by default, and only enabled via software/driver.
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.
Saw similar comments w.r.t the same issue. Now I am wondering if it was a mistake by "the battery center" or it was intentional. Although the generic one claims to have more capacity (1200mah vs 760mah), I am afraid of using it in my camera.
This amazon replacement for Epson T009201 Color Cartridge was not usable in an Epson Photo1280 printer. Black came out brown and solid colors came out striped.
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.
April 15, 2011I ordered and received two HP 11 ink cartridges from TJ Salons via Amazon.com. The date codes were deliberately covered over by another label to conceal the expiration dates.After removing part of the covering labels, I found expiration dates of 09/2009 and 11/2007.There was no mention of outdated items on the amazon.com web site at time of placing the order.I request that they be replaced with fresh ink cartridges.HP 11 - Print cartridge - 1 x cyan - 1750 pages
Don't get me wrong. The TV is nice and all. BUT the advertised 10000:1 ratio is more like 3000 or 4000:1 ratio of Panasonic. The quality is about the same as Panansonic or Pioneer. Don't pay extra $$$ for 10000:1 ratio crap!
man, i was flipping with joy when i was passin by an isle in best buy and saw a 25$ DVD player. since i got a 20$ gift card there, 5$ was the measly price i paid for it. when i played a dvd in it, it skipped so much. i thought that it was only in the beggining, but i was wrong. this was such a bad dvd player. please, dont buy it.
It was great for the first two months until it just stopped responding, and then couldnt be recognized by my usb port. Stay away...
Ghosting on any light during low-light shooting. .. ie, candles, background lights... i have to remove this when shooting to avoid ghosting.
Save your money and buy the more expensive Hoya SUPER HMC Haze UV(0) filter. This filter ruined my precious vacation photos. stay away from this.
I didn't realized when I bought this camera case that it was so small. The camera (Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom) just fits in it, and only if you position the camera just right will the case close properly. And with Canon's persistent loose lens cap design, I can hardly put the camera in or take it out without knocking the lens cap off.There's no room to stash extra batteries or memory cards. And because it has no strap of its own, when I take the camera out of it, it is loose and I have to hang on to it. It would only be useful to me if I put it on a belt, which I don't wear anyway.
So you've done your comparison-shopping homework and have bought your new LCD TV and a stylish new cantilevered mount that will allow you to place your TV in it's perfect position for the space you've identified. Just a few minutes' install time and you and the family are ready to enjoy, right? Nope. Not by a long shot.The mount looks to be vertically symmetrical. But, no! The instructions caution that there's an "up" orientation identified by a sticker on the mount. Oops, it's not there. So I choose an "up" orientation based on the manufacturer's logo embossed on the mount. Sensible, I thought. I then used stainless steel bolts to securely attach the mount to the vertical surface I had chosen - a tricky-to-get behind 3/4" teak plywook panel in my boat's main salon.Last step, attach the OmniMount to the VESA mount section on the TV. Piece of cake. Except that the TV sagged down 20-degrees against the OmniMount's tilt-adjust mechanism. No problem, I think. The instructions describe how to tighten the tilt mechanism with the supplied 5/32" allen wrench. Oops. No go. When I tightened the tilt mechanism to the max, the TV still flopped like a dying fish. Hmmm.... Maybe the vertical orientation was wrong after all.So here we go again. Unscrew the TV from the mount, re-contort myself like the proverbial rubber man to unbolt the OmniMount from the wall, flip it upside down, re-contort myself to re-bolt the re-oriented OmniMount to the teak, rescrew the OmniMount to the TV, and Voila! The TV still flops. This is getting irritating.I re-read the instructions. No joy. The instructions are clear on 3 things:1. Do NOT over-tighten the tilt tensioning screws. Roger that.2. NEVER touch the pivot pin screws - whatever they are.3. Orient the unit vertically accoring to the sticker - which wasn't there.It's late evening so I fume and decide to wait until morning to call the manufacturer. No DVDs tomight.So I called OmniMount and began by asking "Which way is up? - my unit had no sticker." The pleasant person on the other end of the line responded with "I'm sorry, sir, there was a misprint in the instructions. There is no one correct orientation of the mount. Either will do equally well." Great.So I then continued "OK, but my TV flops around on the tilt mechanism, and if it's not caused by the vertical orientation, what do I do to fix this?". She responds with "Simply tighten the 4 tensioning screws on the tilt adjustment." To which I respond "No can do. They are already pretty tight and your instructions CLEARLY caution against over-tightening." To which she responds "Ah.... You know the pivot screws that the instructions tell you NEVER to touch? Well, you're going to have to tighten them." To which I respond "Wow, the instructions say NEVER to touch them..." To which she says "Ignore the instructions. Take your TV off the mount, remove the pivot screws with a 5mm hex wrench, coat the screws with Loctite, re-insert and tighten them, wait 10 HOURS for the Loctite to set, re-attach your TV, and your done. Simple as that." Darn, looks like no DVDs tonight either.How many average households have either a 5mm hex wrench OR Loctite? Probably not many. She kindly offers to send me both, free of charge. Gosh, thanks. DVDs next week, maybe?In any case, since I live on a French sailboat, I have both the wrench and the Loctite, and the cure worked.Except that only one of the two arms has swing tension adjustment - the other really lives up to its name and swings freely whether I want it to or not. Think how that will work in your situation... Cool.
I bought this because it said it worked with the Mac; it had a'little' problem about locking you out completely and failing to recognize either a typed password or a fingerprint. I uninstalled it and waited a year; I saw that they had "fixed" this problem around January '09 (extremely slow response for a killer defect). I reinstalled - still more problems and lockups. Maybe I'll try it again in a year. Do not buy this piece of cr*p, and do not support Eikon - they didn't support me, and they obviously don't care.I'm sorry, but a fingerprint-scanner is a mission-critical piece of hardware; don't friggin' release it if it has bugs, or at least set it to fail gracefully and not lock you out of your computer.You want one of these, I'll mail you mine free - and you'll think the price was too high!Cam
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.
What's the use of all those nice features if the batterycan't last long enough. It's really very frustrating. Ihave changed the batteries three times in less than a year.They don't come cheap. I should have put all the money forthe batteries on a new phone. Well, that's what I am gonnado now. Better late than never.
For a product costing as much as it does, it is a really bad investment. I couldn't get anything out of the radio, the phonograph doesn't work at all and the cd drawer jammed so I had to pry it open with a nail file! I also have to use a flashlight to see the markings on the faceplate to select the proper button to push. And the instructions for the turntable are so sketchy I can't figure out how to start it. If I can find my purchase record, I will return it for my money back. From what I have read in these reviews, the quality is all over the lot, which seems to be the case with many items made in China. It's a shame because the promise of having a unit that can do so many procedures seemed wonderful!
I am one of the many lovers of "The Secret History" and have, like most of you, waited for Donna Tartt's new book for 10 years. To say I'm disappointed is almost an understatement. "The Little Friend" is a boring book with dull characters, filled with stereotype after stereotype. The story goes nowhere, and as the reader it is hard to stay interested or concerned about any of the characters, especially Harriet! I have to force myself to read it everyday and I'm not sure if I can even finish it. I've tried to give it chance. I wanted to love this book. What happened Donna Tartt??
We have had this DVD player for about 6 months. It no longer turns on or functions in any way. We consider this an unreliable piece of hardware and at this time I strongly recommend against anyone else buying it.
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.
Had one of these for over a year, recently "updated" and after the update the screen calibration was off center. Tomtom service is the pits! They said there was nothing they could do.Bought a replacement, worked fine for a few weeks, then after connecting to Tomtom Home, it recommended the update. After this, the speech was "stuttering" and would flip back to the menu right in the middle of manuevers.Amazon were excellent, refunded promptly , and as I still liked the unit, re-ordered. This new one is working fine, and I will not update the software until I read that Tomtom have fixed the problems.So, in summary - Amazon 5 stars, Tomtom 1 star, the unit itself 3 stars.
I can not rate something that I have not received. Eforcity says they have sent a second cable, but as of this date (4/9/12), I have not received it.
Nothing bad to say, everything is perfect, thanks.
Don't waste your money on this sorry excuse for a DVD player. It would not play any of my DVDs. I own over 100 DVDs and tried 20 of them and none would play. Unfortunately I threw away the original packageing so I was unable to return it for a refund and now own a ... doorstop. Stay away from all Toshiba DVD players. I rated this player with one star because I couldn't give it a zero star.
The camera itself is pretty nice, but for now there is no real support for Mac OS X Leopard. Here's the message I received when I inquired about why the Flip Video download program didn't work on my computer:"The Flip Video camera does not support Mac OSX Leopard (OSX 10.5.x), sowe cannot guarantee that the Flip Video program will have fullfunctionality. However, you should still be able to access your videosin order to play and save them.We are working on adding Leopard support in future versions of oursoftware and camcorders. We are also hoping to provide an upgrade to ourcurrent users, although we do not have a release date.While we do not technically support Leopard, we have an update thatseems to allow for smooth functionality of the Flip on Leopard. It wouldbe beneficial to upgrade your camcorder on another computer using thislink: http://www.theflip.com/app/prius/31/update/. You can then try torun the program on your Mac.We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope you won't hesitate tocontact us further."
I don't get the positive reviews. I've had my MX75s for several months and find them to be merely adequate. In other words, they really aren't an improvement over the ear buds which came with my iPod Nano. They don't fit my ears or stay put any better--irrespective of which of the included silicon sizing rings I use; they don't sound radically better than the original ear buds; and the cord/wire is too stiff and is sometimes awkward as a result. My recommendation is to either stay with your original ear buds or spend a bit more to get something with a greater WOW! factor.
I have had two of these. One quit after only 3 weeks, the other never worked at all. My experience with the unit that worked was very dissapointing:You cannot import playlists, you have to create them using clunky software included with the player or on the player itself. This becomes much more difficult with large numbers of mp3's. You also must select and load mp3's with the software one by one. The unit's database crashes frequently and must be rebuilt using the software, this destroys all playlists. The only media player that supports it is "Musicmatch Jukebox" and only the version included with the player, (It's not much better as an interface than the other software included with the player).This is a discontinued unit which is being sold off by third party resellers under several different names, there is almost no tech support available except from other owners.If you buy one of these you will soon be wishing you hadn't wasted your money. The Creative Labs Zen Extra can be purchased for under 200 dollars, It's well worth it.
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 did tons of research when I was loking for a NAS and this seemed to be the winner given its giga-ethernet feature and claimed FTP remote access (I couldn't get it to work). The unit looks to be well made, and it connected itself to my network once powered on. I can map a drive to it, no problem. However, the utility software and documentation have to be the worst I have ever seen. The utility software looks like made by someone with just a couple of days of programming training, and the document doesn't match the software consistently. The worst part is the web-based Configuration Utility couldn't even come up. Without that, nothing can be configured.Called the so called 24x7 customer support line. Apparently my understanding of 24x7 support was wrong, only the automated voice system is 24x7. After a long hold, I gave up and sent two emails using the form on the Buffalo Tech website, didn't get an acknowledgement in my email account. I called again two days later, after about 40 minutes of hold, finally got hold of a woman, who sounded very rushed. She asked me to power it off, press the reset button, and a combination of these, put me back on hold a couple of times so she could check with someone else. After 20 min, she gave up and told me it's likely a firmware problem, and said they could replace it. I agreed (though not sure what a replacement could do if it's a firmware problem). What finally ticked me off is that she said I had to pay for the shipping for BOTH the new unit they were to send me AND the shipping for me to send this one to them. Uhh.So I returned it to the seller. I'm an IT professional and thought that I wouldn't need help even though I already read that Buffalo Tech's custom support is ridiculously bad. Boy, was I wrong. The hardware looks well-built but when it comes to human related stuff, like software usability, documentation usability and readability, and custom support, Buffalo Tech has to be the worst I can remember.
i got this expctng a 2 way splitter but only one slot worked on it, any other cable splitter would work but this cheap piece of crap!!!!!!!!!
When I read "Silas Marner" in high school I made the decision that there could never be another novel written which is so tedious and verbose that reading it is akin to watching paint dry. That was before "The Little Friend". Ms. Tartt, who did such a fine job with "The Secret History" that I checked this web site monthly to see if there were any plans for a new novel, completeely misfires with her sophomore effort. The meticulous detail she goes into in describing the daily events in the lives of her characters could be overlooked if the plot was more interesting. Actually,I am still trying to understand exactly what the plot was. The first fifty pages of the book showed some promise as the author described an unsolved murder, which if the author would have explored, the book would have been much more interesting. Instead, the author uses this event to develop the subplot which unfortunately becomes the sole focus of the book. If you can imagine 600 pages on what should have been a quickly dismissed theory on whodunit then you now understand why the novel quickly gets bogged down into one of the slowest paced novels in years. The author could use some pointers from Thomas Wolfe, Stephen King and Pat Conroy on how to keep a very long novel fast paced and interesting. Hopefully, this effort from Ms. Tartt is not indicative of her future writings, but if so, she will have to find another 'little friend'.
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.
The long and bulky cord makes this very inconvenient for travel. A distinct downgrade from the compact rebel xt charger with its fold-out prongs. Hope they manufacturer a cordless charger for the 3ti in the future.
This item was used on my Minolta Z3. The lens gave blue zones around the light/dark areas making the images unuseable.
I have trusted quality of Sony products. No more.I purchased this DVDirect for a single purpose ofconverting old video tapes in which I archived myfavorite sports programs in the past to DVD-Video.Sony miserably failed me on this.Physical connections among TV, VCR, and DVDirect all wentwell. But a titanic frustration got me whenSony DVDirect keeps registering "Recording Prohibited"in the small LCD monitor while I was converting the tapes whichshouldn't be copy-protected. This nuisance happensmore than half of my tapes thus far. During thiscoversion process, I have to sit and gaze atthe LCD monitor on DVDirect since "Recocording Prohibited"warning shows up at random.Since there is no remote with DVDirect, you need tostay nearby and be alert all the way until you complete aconversion process.When "Recording Prohibited" warning shows up, I learned thatI could enable recording by pushing "Pause" button twice.But you lose bits and pieces of valuable digital informationand continuity of the recorded program is completely destroyed.What do I get after this conversion process? It is a DVD discthat contains old TV programs that were patched up anddisconnected. I am so dissatisfied with this gadget.So much so that I ended up buying ILO DVDR04 which wascheaper and reliable than Sony DVDirect. ILO DVDR04 never fails to convert my very old VCR tapes to DVD.Now I can do whatever I want with a remote in my handwhile my old tapes are being converted to DVD-Video using ILO DVDR04.Now I am using DVDirect as a bookend.
Bad news. I got Vista 64 to accept the driver supplied off the web site.The supplied tv software was a joke - just fuzz. Windows Media Center woulnt recognize the tuner card no matter what. 3 hours later I threw in the towel and much to their credit Amazon just credted my card nad sai throw it out ! Junk. Junk. Junk.
Sorry to say but i installed this junk on comp. with Windows ME and never got it to work...after several hours on the phone.....and on the tech website...downloaded there version of the software and nunerous attmpts to get it installed i gave up.About all this junk idd was mess up my hard drive.Evrytime i started up the comp i recieved a message tellign me no iomega drives had benn detected.Finally had to remove hard drive and wipe it clean.fortunately i always bakc up my hard drives...this was really nothing more than an exercise in total frustration and waste of money.
Thank goodness I only paid $1.99 for this. It is nothing but garbage! There are air bubbles no matter how careful you are or what methids you use. I would rather deal with the fingerprints on my screen then the look of this. Its going right into the garbage. I was honestly hoping this would work well to cut down on the glare and fingerprints but what a disappointment!
It took me two units(same problems you see elsewhere), three shipping charges, and a lot of patience, but I did finally get a unit that worked. However...The rest of this is based on a "somewhat" working unit.The unit's disc change fuction is loud. The mechanics inside sound like they are literally grinding together every single rotation. While playing at low volume the reading of the cd isn't too subtle either. I would say its similar to a skip, like some sort of turbulance. The cd plays fine, just a clicking noise while its playing. It does seem to reduce as the unit "warms up", but at low volumes it is still very audible. On occasion you have to persuade it to take a look at a disc again as it can't or won't read it. Gives the impression that the player knows there is a disc, has problems, gives up and moves on to the next one.Harmon's cd player does deliver great sound through the speakers (once a trouble free unit is found). The few high def cds I own really fill the room matched up with the rest of my system.Overall a poorly built machine. I bought this unit despite the reviews of others because I wanted a unit to match my HK receiver. Don't make the same mistake.
I bought this dvd player 15 months ago and it worked great until today. Now it will not read discs and it is out of warranty and alpine will not repair this item. I paid a premium price for what I thought would be a quality product and planned for it to last the life of the vehicle. So beware of buying this product if you think its quality is superior to the cheaper brands.
We bought this camera in Oct '05, right before we moved to HI from VA - we wanted to be able e-mail all of our friends photos of all the cool tropical things we were going to encounter. Well, the camera worked great for about 6 months. Overall, I was happy with the pics. We had put off a digital camera because I really liked the depth and feel of print film.Now, for the bad things. Slow between shots and seems to be getting slower. The camera goes through batteries in no time - if we're on a trip I plan replacing them at least twice! Occassionally we get a message that says, "no memory card" - if we power down, remove and reinsert the card it normally corrects the problem. The problem, however, that has me really wishing I could give less than one star is that after less than 2 years the lens cover has had the same problem of sticking. We sent in to be repaired Aug '06, while it was under warranty - no big deal, except that we're in Hawaii, so it the shipping took awhile. Two weeks ago it started acting up again and now it won't open fully at all! I called Canon, was told they would e-mail a shipping label and repair request form. I was transferred to the factory repair people and told that I would have to pay to have it repaired because it is no longer under warranty. When I brought up that the camera had this same problem less than a year ago, I was told it didn't matter - repairs are only covered for three months, regardless of the fact that this seems to be a recurring problem that they "canon" seem unable to fix properly. At this point I was not to kind to the rep - didn't use profanity, but did use what my kids refer to as my "grouchy mom" voice. The rep started to yell at me and tell me to calm down and listen to him - all he did was repeat the script that was provided him. I asked for his supervisor, which at first he refused - then he put me on hold for 20 min. I hung up and got on-line and plan on posting this review on every site that rates this camera.If you have this camera do not expect canon to be helpful. The lens cover sticking seems to be a common problem that they know about, but instead of doing the stand up thing and recalling it, they are putting to their customers!
Second set of RCA plug not included. Unit does little to nothing in limiting the volume of commericals. No other similar products were offered.
I was very pleased when i got this and it worked so i gave it 5 stars, BIG MISTAKE.These are very low quality, HDMI FAKES!!!! I cut it open to see what exactly is made ofvery tiny speaker wire(speaker wire wouldnt be a correct term because speaker wire is atleast double the gauge of these wires)Save your headache and buy a $20 hdmi from walmart, they ACTUALLY WORK!!!!I KNOW your saying its only $2 what could it hurt, your just throwing away money if you buy this...MY LAPTOP CHARGER IS THICKER THAN THESE HDMI CORDS AND THAT IS JUST NOT RIGHT
The battery you get is a 900 mha not 1100 or the 1800 mha shown. But you do get 2 battery s so that must be adding it up?? It's not a good thing when you order one thing and you get something other than that. I would hope Amazon will look into this.
It works but that is about all it has going for it, other than the cool blue light. The lack of support for Vista kills this product almost as much as the manufacturer's sub par support.
I love the sound of these and they isolate external noise very well. I ride the bus and with this in and some music at even low volume settings it completely drowns out all the chatter and other bus noises. The over the ear part of it does not fit very well... only thing that part has come in handy is when I temporarily remove one to talk to someone it keeps it on ear. Now the bad part and from reading through multiple reviews this seems to be a common flaw. The sheathing around the wire deteriorates. I have only owned for only a couple months and there are a lot of bare wires exposed. I am disappointed in Sony's use of substandard materials. I expect better from them, especially since I paid $50 for mine and even at 30 that is disappointing (they should be more durable).
Well, not much to say.... I guess that is why is so cheap, I connected to the laptop and the TV and there is no connection at all....
I purchased this recorder for business use and it has been an absolute nightmare. It constantly malfunctions - losing files, indicating that battery levels are low when new batteries have been inserted, failing to turn on, etc. etc. It has been so unreliable that I've gone back to a tape recorder.
Mutes mic plugged into switch when you switch from headset to speakers. Huge design flaw. Why? It makes no sense. There's no reason it should do that. Totally limits the amount of uses you can use this for. That alone makes this a horrible buy. Only plus is it's a very durable piece of hardware. Meaning I'll be regretting this buy for years to come or till I get fed up and replace it with some insight in the design.
I got one a couple of years ago for pro use. 3 times the mini dvd was unformatable and I could not properly transfer my footage. I now need to get something more reliable and regret wasting my money on this. I used verbatim dvds (good quality) and about 10% could not even be recognized.
This charger does not work... If I played with the battery a little bit one of the lights would flash green, but then immediately go back to red. Waste of $10.00 I guess.
Ok, I figure, being a Lenmar brand, the battery should hold a charge,but it doesn't.I figure I'll give it a complete charge and discharge a few times and a month to determine how reliable the battery is, before any reviews.After you fully charge it, it will work, but don't expect same power length as your original.Also, if you have it fully charge and let it sit for a week, without use, the battery will show empty, when you try to play it.So if you are going to use it, you must charge it the night before. Kind of a pain.One note, to replace the battery was pretty easy, just watch the videos online, took about 10min.
I bought this television but returned it because the sound quality was so bad. It sounded like the sound was coming through a tin box or a transitor radio. It was so irratating - even though the picture was pretty good I could not stand the sound.
After owning several other hard drive based mp3 players Ipurchased the Archos 605 30G model and was initially quite pleased with it.The screen had a nice display with good customization options and themp3 audio random play was well executed and functional.The problem came in however with the battery. In a relatively shortperiod the battery would no longer hold a charge. The battery is hard wiredin the unit and cannot be easily switched by the end user. Attempts touse the unit with the battery low eventually damaged the hard drive andnow it is another piece of electronic junk sitting on the shelf.I will never buy another such unit again where the battery cannoteasily be swapped and exchanged (similar to a digital camera).
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.
I have owned many (3-4) of these same exact armbands over the past few years, never with a problem. They usually just wear out and lose their elasticity. No big deal, wear and tear. But the last two I ordered broke within 11 minutes of using them!!! The plastic D ring that holds the strap to the body of the band cracked rendering the product useless. I bought two because I love this product and I do wear them out. Also, it's for an outdated MP3 player that is not going to be supported forever. Very upsetting. Such a great product gone wrong. Bad batch? Bad lot???? Too bad.
When I searched for "Light Scribe" enabled disks I was shown a set of 50 Memorex LightScribe DVD+R's. Along with the a description that correctly followed the picture. After ordering and receiving my product I received a regular 50 pack of DVD-R's that were not LightScribe.I did not fault anyone until I went to Ritz's customer service for help since they were the vendor. This was absolutely no help because I was told that I would be charged a 15% restocking fee as well as the additional shipping charge to return something that was not what I ordered in the first place. Never once was I offered by Ritz to simply swap the items out for what I had thought I was supposed to be receiving. I was told that Amazon's website probably led to an improperly labled or completed item and that was the reason for the mix up but that it should now be properly displayed...and it was for a 10 dollars more than what I had paid for.I understand when mistakes are made and if website updates cause problems with improper links being followed on similar items, but the way in which Ritz Camera and their policies handled this situation was shameful and I intend to never purchase anything from them either online or at local stores again for the sly way in which they covered their own foul up.
Brackets are kind of useless....not sure who decided to include 1/8&#34; thick inch grill with a bracket that would better suit a grill that is a half inch thick....other then that the grill itself is what I was expecting....not bad for the price and the delivery was on time. Made of steel so that's nice....and they look cool.
I purchased this to replace an unreliable D-Link router, based on reviews touting this unit's reliability with third-party firmware.It may very well be that this router is awesome with different firmware, but that fact was useless to me since the unit I received simply would not connect to the internet no matter what. Maybe I got a defective unit, but I'm sending this back and getting something different.The stock firmware is a joke. A cruel joke. This router is maddening to try to set up, and not worth the effort just to load someone else's firmware onto it to make it, what? 5% more reliable than a typical router? And it doesn't even support 802.11n.
I bought one of the first one of these -- and returned it. It's almost a great book reader, and with the sci-fi e-books at (...) I was looking forward to one of these, however the screen is just too reflective. It's hard to make out the words, and the backlighting is not near as good as on my palm.I liked it because of its screen size meant that it was a better choice for e-books than a traditional pda. I thought that it worked pretty well for its intended purpose. But in the end, the screen was just too hard to read under varying light conditions. If this is fixed, I'd be happy to go back to it.I would pay more for the same unit with an upgraded screen with good backlighting.
While I bought this item because of the capacity of CDs it was advertised to hold, I quickly realized it is not durable enough to handle a full load. The zipper immediately broke upon first use, and the CD sleaves pulled out of the outer cover due to their weight. Despite its advertised capacity, this product should not be counted on to hold this many CDs and perform as expected.
Keyboard didn't work. CD-useless; driver out of date, no Getting Started guide. Tried everything-downloaded IR port testing utility. (Palm IR port was fine.) I spent 2 hrs. fussing with it; seller told me to repeat everything I'd tried, & finally refunded $ (I'd already bought a new, unopened keyboard, same model-worked right out of the pkg.) Seller said they'd tested the keyboard.
I purchased the camera in July 2002. Although it basically works OK, I noticed from the beginning a large dark spot on every picture with a blue sky. So I contacted customer service in December 2002, who told me to return the camera. A replacement camera arrived after 1 month waiting. The replacement camera has an even worse problem : now the left corners are both dark on pictures of blue sky, walls etc....Needless to say that I am disappointed in this camera and the QC and service from Fujifilm
I purchased this Linksys WET54 Bridge for my boat and it was defective out of the box. Linksys was a pain in the keester. I was on hold or referred to someone else for two hours until they finally determined that it was defective (typical made in China junk). They would not replace the item, and insisted their policy was to require me to pay the shipping for its return. I returned it to Amazon for a refund and Amazon paid for the shipping. I'll continue to do business with Amazon, but I've bought my last Linksys product.
I had bought a cable modem from state street deals, the price looked very good, but when I recieved this item there were a few things missing as what was said in the discription. 1st. off the modem itself did not work, 2-3 things were not in the box when I opened it, they do not return your phone calls. I will NEVER do any bussiness with state-street-deals ever again !!!!
The screen protectors do what they're supposed to do--protect the screen. However, the proctectors were easier to use when they came in different sizes for the different PDA models, and didn't require cutting the size to fit. There's also no reason for the packaging, which is a nuisance to open.
I got this router to hook up to both a cable and DSL uplink. Unfortunately, in spite of extended tinkering with the router's settings I could not connect from my laptop to the VPN at work. With my old Linksys WRT54G this worked fine out of the box. BTW, this was with only a single uplink hooked up.I also tried this with the Xincom XC-DPG502, same problem. I am planning to try the Draytek 2910 next.
Does not live up to expectations. Sound is tinny. Hard to find stations, very narrow band of reception...plan to purchase a grundig.
bought a used internet modem from amazing value. MOTOROLA SB5101. modem belonged to time warner cable. owner closed the account and never returned it. modem would not work on my twc system. by the time i return it it will cost me more in shipping(have to pay both ways without reimbursement)plus cost of packaging etc. twc tech told me they charge $200.00 for it. they will not charge if returned to them. please do the right thing . mac# is 0018CODBF6DC
Like many others here, my battery died and wouldn't take a charge after less than one year's use. As there is a 3-year warranty, and I had my receipt, I didn't think it would be difficult to get a replacement.My initial request (per online form) to Lenmar was simply ignored. My second request got me a form letter saying that I should mail the dead battery to them, preferably insured, at my own cost - after which they'd send me a replacement battery for "$7.50 shipping."In other words, I'll pay as much in postage as I would to replace the battery. And, oh yeah, "allow 4 weeks for your replacement to arrive."I'll try some other brand of battery, thanks, and hope that this warning can steer others away from this questionable company.
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.
Amazon often offers linked deals, buy one item and another shows up as recommended. I ordered a T60 and saw the armband offered with it .. I foolishly didn't read that it was an armband for the T10. It really doesn't fit the T60 ... I hope Amazon debundles the two items.
What I hate about these speakers is that you can't turn them on and off from your desk. The switch is awkwardly placed behind the subwoofer which they suggest putting under your desk. Everyday I have to crawl under my desk, then feel behind the subwoofer for a switch I can't even see. Other Altec Lansing speakers have an on off switch on the actual speakers so I don't know why they did this. I wish I had bought different speakers it such a pain turning them on and off.
I have bought two Conair HandsFre phones, the SW8260 and the SW9260 models, both have a convenient price and functionality, but after around a year of use they begin to fail. Noise problems, interrupted calls, etc. take you to replace it for another phone.
It is a bit small for the S5--it is difficult getting the camera in the case without the lens cap popping off. I actually bought a larger case for traveling. It also doesn't have a strap of its own, so there is no way to hold on to it when you are using the camera.
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.
The unit did not live up to its name. Would drop out at random and would not carry the bandwidth stated in tech information. Sent back for refund. Zoom tech support not existence. Would not call back after I contacted them.
I bought my stereo in 2001. It worked fine (noisey when disks change as noted by other reviewers). I used it fairly regularly until 2003 when it went into storage. I recently pulled it out and within a couple weeks it is no longer working. I can only play disk 3. I can't change disks, I can't eject disks. If I power the unit down it still only likes disk three when I power it back up. This is most disappointing since the size/look of the stero is so great with the location for it in my home. Also, I have no idea how I'm going to get my CDs out. Now that I've decided that the stero is truely broken I've tried prying it open to get my disks but no luck so far.
Tech support is useless. Website is useless. Router constantly loses connection, forgets password, turns off for no reason. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!
I bought this brought because it played WMA files and had 256 MB of Storage. Unfortunately, there is no support of Windows Media Player and I had to use the included software to load files. Not very practical (at least for me). I ended up returning it and getting the SonicBlue RIO S50. The S50 worked like I expected but only has 128 MBs of Storage.
I purchased this probably 4 years ago, and it was touted as extremely easy to use... it wasn't. Analog conversion was a non starter using a Sony Handycam. I ended up getting it to work with a canon digital camcorder. Painful process. VERRY PAINFUL. Well here we go again 4 years later and I'm trying to do it again. The unit does not recognize the handycam. It doesn't recognize a handycam with Svideo. I figured I would try calling the tech support line... 12 rings then busy signal... maybe a different number now? Go to the company website... they don't even sell these things anymore... If they were sooo good and sooo easy to use, wouldn't they still be selling them?? Do the math people. I spent $190 on mine, and it has been a glossy black turd from day one...
Rated 0! I would rate this cartridge a zero if I could. This toner cartridge is garbage. Don't waste your money. about three months after installing it in Canon FaxPhone L80 it developed a streak in the print which only got worse. Now that streak is so bad that the document is almost illegible. I purchased it Nov. 2010
After owning a few digital cameras, I decided to go with the Olympus SP350 mainly because of all the great reviews it's gotten. I have two small children and the most important feature that I look for in a digital camera is the shutter speed as I like to take lots of candid photos of my kids. I could not do that with the Olympus. Every time I got ready to take a photo the time for the shutter to go off was extremely slow thereby losing the chance to take a great picture. The battery life is quite limited. It would drain after taking several pictures. In summary, although the camera took nice photos it was just not the one for me and if you have young kids and like to take consecutive candid photos of them, I suggest that you spend a few hundred dollars and buy a digital SLR camera. I bought the EOS Canon RebelXT and I have not been happier. The shutter speed is excellent and the battery last for days.
Here is important information not currently shown in Amazon.com techical information for this product: According to the box, this clock radio is made for iPod nano (1st generation), iPod (4th generation), iPod mini (1st & 2nd generation, iPod with video (5th generation), iPod photo (4th generation). While the product is advertised as an iPod docking station, my iPod nano (4th generation) gives the error message "Recharging not supported with this device." In addition, using the iPod with the alarm clock resulted in a corrupted iPod.New information: I couldn't use this product with my ipod, but I was using it as a reasonably good clock radio. Then the bottom half of all digits went black after about 6 months of use. I stuck it out for a couple of months by not changing any of the previous settings. But I can no longer see what radio station I am on or what time it is.Today, I am on Amazon.com looking for a new clock radio.
Memory module was defective. Either very poor quality control or Amazon.com just happens to have a bad batch that it's selling.
Save your money and avoid huge frustration. It doesn't want to work. You have to clean the heads (and use precious, expensive ink) almost daily. We've all had to deal with bad printers; this is the worst I've ever used.
I bought this because it looked sturdy. I've had it less than 6 months and it totally wiped out. I don't even use it to store all my files. I use it 3 times a week to access power points. I can't believe I paid this much for something that doesn't even last for 1 year!
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.
Apparently, this printer's forte is photo printing. I made the mistake of assuming it would print quality text documents too, which seems a much simpler task. I am very disappointed in the frequent ink smears, streaks, and blotches on the pages. It takes frequent cleaning procedures to minimize the streaks and blotches. I am incredulous that the ink smears when a highlighter pen is used on the text. This happens on pages with dry ink that were printed many months earlier! Highlighter pens seem to dissolve the dried ink. Periodically, during printing jobs, including the first page, the printer goes through some internal activity that can be frustrating when trying to print something quickly.
When I purchased my Canon HF S200 camcorder, Amazon advertized wrong size UV Filter. I orderd it, and when I found it was the wrong size, I sent it back. Please save everyone money by linking the proper size filter with the item purchased. This is Amazon's fault, not the fault of the seller, I think.
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.
These headphones have a two inch gap between my head and the plastic that wraps around your head. I have a normal head size and unless you have really puffy hair these headphones will not look good on you. I feel like a looser when i wear them.
Recently my second Lacie hard drive of the same type (500GB external FireWire DRIVE) started to fail. It's exactly the same scenario as it was with a first one: clicking sounds for some period of time, than unstable work and finally complete failure. One of my two other smaller 200GB external FireWire Lacie hard drives recently produced a bunch of bad sectors.If I only new, how bad are your hard drives I never would buy it. They work for a year or two in an average and then break. I'll make sure that as many people I know (mostly programmers and IT specialists) will be notified about unacceptable quality of Lacie hard drives.
I bought this and had no troubles until about 3 and a half months after I bought it. One day it went dead. It won't turn on or do anything. It sat in the same place for that time, undisturbed except for regular use.
This thing is just like a real Dell PC with a Windows OS--including the bugs, glitches, hangs, quirks, frustrations, and crashes! It's uncanny. After all the required and non-required patches (which take forever--and good luck navigating Dell's website!), it still perfoms like a steaming turd. Takes forever to boot up. Hit the power button and wait 20 seconds or so for the stupid "Dell" screen to go away. Now you enter your password, then wait 10 or 15 seconds for the numbers that you tapped to show up on screen. Now you've only got 10 or 15 seconds more to wait before the thing becomes responsive to your input. I got this thing so I could pull it out of my pocket and take notes/look something up quickly. I can do these things--just not quickly. I had a palm before this, and I never had a single issue. Hit the power button, then open your application. Instantly. Amazing. Do yourself a favor and get a palm or maybe an HP (haven't tried an HP yet, but you couldn't do worse than this turd.)Dell even inclues their crappy over-seas tech support! Go ahead, leave them a message on their site. Will they get back to you? Who knows! They never wrote me back. Wow, did I feel important.
I bought these at Target when I broke a pair of cheap plastic headphones. In the package they looked great, but that was where all the pleasant feelings ended. I think that these are some of the worst full size headphones I have ever heard. I have several pair of full size headphones by several manufacturers and they are all much better. The problems started when I put them on my head. The earcups are enormous but they were too small to fit comfortably on my head. In addition the foam felt hard and uncomfortable and didn't seal out the external noise. From the moment I heard these things, I knew they were crap. It's not my stereo either- I tried it on a Denon, Technics, and a thousand dollar Nakamichi- All the time, the bass was fuzzy, undefined, and distorted, and the treble, oh the treble. What were supposed to be sweet melodious highs sounded raspy and harsh, not unlike a clock radio at full voulume. Anyway, I could live with it if that was the only problem, but it wasn't. Besides being incredibly inconvenient, the volume controls are both poorly placed and positioned. They just can't handle the high power level advertised on the package. After only a week (5 hours) they were both broken beyond repair. I fixed them by taking them apart and bypassing the volume controls (not fun). This worked fine, but three days later the cord went out down by the jack.
The price was great I can't deny that, I paid $65. But the product has some complications. Such as losing connectivity from time to time out of no where. I believe Linksys is working on a new firmware to update this issue. If this product is over a $100.....DON'T BUY IT.
We bought this kitchen clock radio because it was on clearance. We installed it in the kitchen and the radio worked fine and plays great. However, the CD player doesn't work. We put a CD in and when the tray slides inside, the CD actually gets stuck. The CD will play but when you eject the tray, the CD won't come out and gets stuck somewhere inside. We've ruined three CDs (more than the price of the radio) so far.
It is not often that I am robbed without a weapon pressed against me, but this was one of the occasions.
In my on-going saga to connect my house wireless, I want to my local MicroCenter and asked for advice. After decribing my layout, the employee recommended this antenna.Took them home, hooked them up, and .... nothing. No change in my "low signal" problem.I looked on Amazon and a previous review by a Mr. Livingston (thanks!) described my problem exactly: I'm trying to connect wirelessly to a computer in my basement, and these antenna don't work for this problem.I'm returning them to MicroCenter today. (BTW, they charged me $52.00 for these!).Based on Mr. Livingston's review, these antenna may work if your set-up is on the same level in your house. If it's not, don't bother with these.Why is it that folks on Amazon seem to know more than the people who market these products?
This item arrived in a timely fashion and after a couple of minutes testing it in my car,it continued it's journey directly into the garbage can. A clicking noise was followedby a repeated clunking noise that was closely followed by screeching. I think therewas music playing in the background of this disaster but can't be sure. Just awful.
The official Garmin bag offers less protection for the unit than the makeshift one I made. A half inch of foam in the bottom improved it somewhat, at the expense of storage. Still it makes for an acceptable carrying case. particularly for concealing it in a car when not in use.
After the purchase of my HDTV, I found the quality of my old DVD player to be abysmal and started shopping around for a DVD player that upconverts. I ended up torn between the Pioneer DV-400V and the Samsung DVD-1080P. Because of limited reviews on the Pioneer (I could only find one (albeit glowing) review about this product at the time), I chose the Samsung (which is my TV brand) as there were more reviews of it (although some of them were bad). The first time I used the Samsung product, it froze completely and had to be unplugged for an extremely disruptive period of time. Over the next few days the Samsung player froze several more times. Then after a few days break, I tried again to watch a movie with it. The Samsung player had lovely, pristine picture but halfway through the movie it started skipping and showing the movie frame by frame - tried to pause it (no go) and then shut it off when, yet again, it froze and wouldn't do anything. The stupid Samsung DVD player wouldn't shut off for two days, and I wasn't about to go behind my entertainment center and unplug it yet again. Also a few days into ownership of the product it stopped playing 1080i and would give a green screen so you couldn't even see the menus for the dvd player, let alone any picture. We had to use the manual to figure out how to get back through the menus and switch it from 1080i to 720p (my TV doesn't do 1080p) seeing as we couldn't see the menus at all because the screen was green. To me, making a screen go green and not being able to see the menu says wretched design. (Unlike this product, the Pioneer DV-400V automatically sets the DVD player to the right setting)note:x the discs were NOT the problem. Some were burned and some factory, but they all worked fine with at least five or six other players they had been previously tested onx I did check Samsung's website and there were no firmware updatesFed up with the fact that the Samsung player could barely make it through one lousy movie without either freezing or screwing up, after about 3 weeks I gave up and returned it to the retailer where I purchased it where by lucky coincidence, the Pioneer player which I had originally been considering was on sale 30 bucks off so that it now cost the same amount that the Samsung ($99 at best buy). I was on the fence on whether to trade this in for another one as maybe I had just purchased a defective unit, but as the Pioneer was on sale and I was able to do an even exchange on it, I swapped it for the Pioneer (though after my nasty experience with my first foray into the world of upconverting DVD players I did spend 20 bucks on a service plan this time, just in case I had more problems).I've had my Pioneer for over two months and it works wonderfully.Cons about the Samsung:x slow disc loading and menus - player is not very responsivex froze four times in the first two days I had itx If a player is having problems playing a disc at a setting that it should work at and previously worked at but that for reasons only known to the people who put this product untested out onto the market randomly stopped working at, then you should at least be able to SEE the stupid menu to change the setting to something else, not be forced to fumble blindly with the remote and guess from the manual's pictures of the menus until you manage to change the setting.NOTE: (I only reiterated the product name so many times so that somebody skimming the review will know which player I am referring to)- Normally I look down upon people who get a product and don't bother to troubleshoot or swap out the product (I am open to the possibility that I received a defective unit... but that's an awful lot of defects to have...) but my motto is this... If you buy something that freezes or becomes unresponsive several times when it has not even been out of the box for 24 hours, get rid of it as soon as possible. I learned that one (which is kinda common knowledge but I always hope it's just a one time thing...) after an excruciating year with a $350 Samsung A920 after which I finally broke down and got a Sanyo SCP-8400 (that works fabulously).I'm not saying they make bad products because my HDTV is Samsung and has better picture than any other TV that I've seen within 700 bucks of its price, but I think sometimes that Samsung, like many other companies, often prematurely rushes products to the market.
This item is just fine if you're using SD cards, or micro-SD in an SD holder. But you can forget about mini-SD.
I changed the drum but the printer still asks me to change the drum. It was a very expensive piece and it is very frustrating to still see this error message...
It does not provide a good connection or picture. I should have bought a shorter cable too. 6 feet was very long
The card installed faultlessly, an improvement over other hardware I have tried to install. Unfortunately, it never connected with the Lynksys access point either at home or at work. I called technical support and they suggested I upgrade my BIOS. I did so, but it still did not work. I tried calling the 800 technical support number again and was directed to call a 900 number with a message that you need to be 18 to call. I was a little nervous about calling such a number from work, so I sent email. After about a week I got a reply to make sure that the linksys was set to long preable. It was, but the card still did not work. I am returning the card.
It's a real hassle entering the stations on this radio, and the sound isn't great. This radio lasted about 10 months. Then it stopped working and when I opened it up to change the batteries, there was corrosion all around the battery heads, and I threw it away.
I bought a EX81LP/B about 1 yr ago. The sound is as good as I expected, but the cord began to fray after only 6 months. Now the metal wire inside exposes everywhere and makes this earphone a crap!Just DON"T buy it! unless you want a earphone that can last only half a year.Buy the Sennheiser CX300 or Creative EP630. They are much better!
After reading reviews here I decided to buy the Slingshot 200. Once I got it, it has been repacked and will be shipped back.After reorganized the dividers my Nikon D200 with battery pack- hand grip and 80-200mm lens mounted on the camera fit snugly inside the bag. There was enough room left to squeeze in a 17-55 lens, SB-600 Flash and assorted memory cards and batteries.Quality is pretty good but the zippers seem like they might not hold up under the abuse they'd see with my use. I ride an off road motorcycle to locations where I shoot race photos.The deal breaker for me was after putting the Backpack on loaded with gear it just didn't seem balanced. The swing around unbuckle system seems like a good idea and will work with smaller gear but was uncomfortable to me.
I bought this to replace a lost charger. The description was misleading as to what plates it came with and it did not come with the plate I needed. I went on the company's website to attempt to order the plate I needed and was unsuccessful. I found the plate but everytime I attempted to order it, the website errored and couldn't complete my order. After 3 failed attempts I gave up. If it comes with the plate you need it may work for you but if not, GOOD LUCK.
I bought this camera to replace an older model of quickcam which looks the same and is also USB. I replaced it because for some reason Windows XP doesn't like it and it can't be used with XP since the OS upgrade. This camera installed easy but I had to D/L the XP software off the web as the software it came with is old. I expected at least the same quality as the other since it's been years and I now have the best OS available. NO!!! The picture quality is crap and can't be tweaked. There is this total grainy appearance to the images and the DPI seems much less even though its still 150DPI. Don't waste your money.....I don't see any resolution/quality differences with the more expensive models either....good luck,Mike
Kodak makes contacting them a difficult process. Because of limited product description, I spent money on an item that was not needed. After many attempts at ordering the plastic connector plate for the camera, a human was reached. I will not buy a Kodak product again. The camera processes 14 photographs and the battery dies.I have never had so many problems so quickly with any camera. From now on, I may buy disposable cameras only.
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!
Cannot make it work with Windows XP. Tried several documents on the IOGEAR website on how to make it work, but it simply fails when attempting to use it with simple serial devices.
Terrible sound quality and non-intuitive controles. Lack of digital radio tuning a HUGE turn-off for radio listeners. Don't buy this piece of junk.
This belkin product produces the worst audio qualityof any FM transmitter I've ever owned. It has constantstatic, hiss and generally a poor sound quality.I've had much better quality from a generictransmitter. AVOID THIS PRODUCT LIKE THE PLAQUE.
Installed the camera and my sound was disabled from my entire computer. No help on their site. Google returned similar problems with convoluted solutions. To fix, I had to uninstall my Audio drivers and reboot. Really pisses me off when relatively insignificant software messes with my system. I thought Vista would prevent this type of thing. Apparently not!
The ears phones are really bad. Unable to open the battery compartment on the ear piece to put batteries inside. Doesn't come with any directions! I sent mine back for a refund. Completely unusable!!
amazon's website made it like you buy it and it works alone but no you gotta buy 100$ woth of bluetooth pen and pad to get this thing working, so if u r just looking for a wireless mouse this is not the one...
Well, what a waste of time and money (for me!) Little Friend was. Having loved Secret History, and rating it as one of my all time fave books, Little Friend was one of the MOST boring books that I have read in a long time.I have no doubt that Donna Tartt can write, what I want to know is why she would waste her time with this self-indulget drivel? I actually thought that my book was missing it's final page, as I could not believe that after ploughing through it all, there was virtually no resolution!If you haven't bought this, don't bother - wait until it's in the bargain basement!
When I ordered this, it was on a compatibility chart as working for my car, a Mercedes.When it arrive, I checked the pinning and it IS NOT.So BUYER BE WARE!!!!I purchased the CORRECT one from ANOTHER vendor.
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.
Would you by a great car with square tires? I was excited to upgrade from the previous version of this camera so that I could remove the velcro from my laptop. Unfortunately, the challenge of creating a clip which will work on Dell's round-edged inspiron has once again evaded Logitech. The velcro remains.
I join the chorus of unsatisfied Toshiba DVD owners. Everything worked fine until about 14 months after my purchase when the sound inexplicably went silent. We tried everything to get the sound back including using different cables and rerouting the sound from the stereo to the television, but alas nothing worked. Since the warranty is past I guess its time to get another DVD player -- not a Toshiba!
The three RCA 12 pack of tapes were ordered before Christmas to arrive at the appropriate time. However the three 12 packs of tapes were thrown over a seven foot fence onto a cement driveway. It was like a bomb dropping. There were only eleven tapes that were not broken due to the manner in which they were delivered. I called UPS immediately to report the damage. They informed me that Amazon would be contacted. The end result is, it is now January 18, 2008 and I have still to be contacted by either UPS or Amazon. I will not be ordering anything from Amazon that has any chance of being damaged in shipment. The follow up on orders by Amazon is non existent and UPS is simply passing the problem to Amazon which has been silent on this matter. There were two problems. The shipment of tapes were not packaged with any packing and UPS ignored the weight of the thirty six VHS Tapes when they threw the box over the fence onto the driveway. Disgusted with this matter and lack of interest by both parties to rectify this matter.
This item cost next to nothing. The only problem is that it is worth nothing. I just wanted something to easly connect my source to a DVD player. The picture reception was full of streaks. I tried to use as a connection to my cable TV. Same result. Don't waste your time or money buying this product. I just deposited mine in the garbage can.
When I ordered this product it was in stock but took nine days to arrive. I should have gone to the store and purchased it rather then paying $4.99 for shipping. The vendor apologized and told me that if I removed my negative feedback, they would refund my shipping costs. Well, they did not keep their promise and I did not get a refund. I would not order from this vendor again.
Isn't compatible with Windows 7 and Cisco online chat didn't seem to have another suggested product. I just bought a new printer instead!
I had my Pink iPod mini since Feb. 2005. It was fine until it died the next year on the exact day I got it, and the warranty ran out. I got it repaired at an Apple reseller, and then it died again on the warranty expiration date. What is it with the iPods? It's like they have a self destruct inside! ):-(
This product served me about a year before it started ripping at the seams. I wore it on my bicep, and I wish I could say my muscles caused the seams to rip, but it is the quality of the product that is in question because I didn't overly strain it.Do not recommend.
Donna Tartt returns after a 10-year absence from publishing with The Little Friend. Based on the performance of the Secret History and their expectations for The Little Friend, Knopf cut Tartt a wide path of artistic freedom, but what the book needed was a good edit to tighten up the story. Just because she can tell a story at such great length doesn't mean she should.The Little Friend contains Tartt's same gift for rich detail and narrative. But there are too many characters and too many side trips, events, and descriptions that don't move the story along. At 175 pages, I closed the cover on The Little Friend, and it makes me somewhat sad because I like Harriet. I really, really like her. She's a plucky kid on a righteous mission: discovering who killed her brother Robin when he was the same age she is now. But the book needed a much tighter focus on Harriet, her chosen task, and how she goes about accomplishing it. I simply could not keep up with all those southern women and whose progeny was connected to who and how.I was disappointed that The Little Friend didn't grip me as The Secret History did. Perhaps the focus narrows as the story progresses, but after almost 200 pages, I was anxious to get down to the brass tacks of Harriet's mission. Here's hoping that the editor of Tartt's next book reins her in a bit.And by the way: could Knopf have come up with an uglier cover for this book? One word for that antique doll face: yikes!
At first when I bought this product I was pleased with it, but after a few months stopped working with a NOT DISC message everytime I put a Disc in the player (CD'R or DVD).I search in the internet and this is a common problem with users. So my recomendation is NO BUY THIS PRODUCT a least you want a disposable DVD player and only use it for a few months
If you want to get ripped off, by all means, get this. It doesnt even look like the picture, or fit into the USB port.
I purchased an Epson C84 printer when I bought my Mac G5. The printer was "free" with rebate which is the good news. Previously I've only owned HP Deskjets so I thought I understood how all inkjets behaved. Not so.First, the Epson will run you poor due to incredible ink usage. Expect to replace the black ink cartridge every two months with typical printing. Also, the printer uses a finite amount of color ink even if you print exclusively in black and white. The printer needs to do this in order to keep the nozzles flowing. Mine haven't yet clogged but from reviews posted here and elsewhere it is only a matter of time. You'll need to replace the color cartridge about every 6 months. More frequently if you print photos.Second, you MUST keep spare ink on hand. If you forget and let a cartidge (any color) run out the printer shuts down and you cannot print! At least with my previous experience with HPs you could "limp home" and print an off color or "streaky" black and white document.I've owned this printer for one year and have spent about $200 on ink! The black cartridge just ran out again and it's the end for this money pit. I'll be selling it at a garage sale next week.
The network part of this works fine, but I could not get this to work with my internet service (Earthlink DSL), which was one of the main reasons to put in the network.Technical service took about 45 minutes to reach, but was friendly. They couldn't help me get it to work, however. They did suggest that one simply use Internet Connection Sharing in Windows SE rather than their software. Alas, I do not have SE . . .
This Epson, like many other "affordable" printers, carries a reasonable price tag because it is designed to make you buy ink cartridge after ink cartridge. Print and scan quality start out fine, but don't use this printer for a week or so, and your print heads will need cleaning, which will use about a tenth of the miniscule ink tanks. When buying a printer, LOOK AT THE CAPACITY OF ITS REFILL CARTRIDGES. DON'T BUY ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T ACCEPT AT LEAST A 20ML CARTRIDGE, OR IF YOU'RE AS FED UP AS I AM, SWITCH TO A LASER, LIKE THE SAMSUNG ML-2010.
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.
I purchased one just like this and it lasted for almost a year. Then it suddenly stopped working. I bought this one and it doesn't work on anything from the start. "no signal" on both tv's when connecting my laptop or xbox. and a "check video cable" warning on my hp monitor with both. This cable has been completely worthless for me. I'm getting a slightly more expensive one that doesn't have a bunch of reviews saying they don't work. It's the same as the last one I had. Only this one was crap from the start.
Weeks of anticipated excitement completely wasted. I thought a $7, 25 foot HDMI cable sounded scetchy, I should've listened to my thoughts. The first one I ordered arrived in about a week, I ran inside and tried it out, picture and sound came through for about 30 seconds and then cut out, a second later they came back on but that lasted for another 30 seconds and cut out again, that pretty much is the way the first cable functioned. After filing a return claim, I received an email stating that the company would simply ship me a new cable free of charge but that they have NO RETURN POLICY. I waited another two weeks and got my new and unimproved HDMI cable. This one is worse than the first, it simply does not work. I plan on emailing the company back but I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT NO ONE WASTE THEIR TIME OR MONEY ON THESE CABLES.
This router has a mind of its own and is difficult to keep up. What's worse, when it goes down and you call customer service they're worthless - if you drop of their decision chart, they hang up on you.
Like everyone else I looked forward to this book with great expectations. &quot;The Secret History&quot; is one of the best books I have ever read and I expected this book to be of the same calliber. I was dead wrongI thought the plot was thrilling, the characters well developed, I understood Harriet's pain and obsession and I even undersood why the book wasn't a &quot;happy&quot; one. What I did not understand was the ridiculous ending. Like others I asked myself &quot;What in the world was the point of all of that?&quot; Just a little bit of resolution would've been nice. I am thourougly dissapointed.
I got this printer free with my last Mac, and it was no bargain. It takes an extraordinary amount of very expensive ink. I rarely print anything but have spent hundreds of dollars for cartridges just to print an occasional letter. Forget it. After this experience, I steer away from anything from Epson, even it is free.
Got this over a Fuji as it was a little cheaper. Nice camera took great pictures. The Auto focus (i think) 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. There was no particular scene it refused to shoot. Once in a while, it refuses to fire. Returned it.Also, very easy to scratch. mine had 3 scratches in less than a month and I am careful with the camera.The zooom buttons should be designed away from the shutter.
Add me to the list of people who have encountered the dreaded "H07" error. The unit is slightly over a year old and was lightly used. (about 2-4 times a month) Last week, I powered up the unit, put a DVD in, and up comes the error message on the display. THANKFULLY, I was wise and purchased the 3 year extended warranty. Why? Because my last DVD player, also a Panasonic (DVD A120), suffered from the infamous laser pickup failure. This is the second machine I've owned that's went bad on me, and although my unit was repaired, I will no longer consider another Panasonic product. Over the years, I've been a faithful customer of Panasonic/Technics, but since around 2000 or so, they have had some serious quality control issues with their products that prevents me from recommending them as a first choice. Although their TV line is still acceptable, I'd be hesitant to recommend any other Panasonic product. This is inexcusable why these things are suffering from major failures when they are still rather new. Whatever happened to the days when something would last 10-15 years and seldomly (if ever) needed repairs? Are all companies designing products with a short lifespan now? This is nonsense. I have an old AM/FM console stereo with turntable and 8-track that is STILL working fine after nearly 30+ years of weekly use. What's going on? It seems to me that in the electronics field, anything over 3 years old is considered antique, so why not buy a new one since the cost of repairs will likely exceed what the product is worth??? Come on Panasonic, get your act together! We're not talking about mass-market junk here, we're talking brand name products from (once) reputable companies. In the past five years alone, I have replaced the following, (all within 3 years old):Zenith TV after two years (bad picture tube)Panasonic DVD (laser pickup failure)RCA CD changer (general failure)Sony Discman (motor failure)Technics Receiver (general failure)Teac Single-CD player (laser failure)Zenith VCR (piece of junk that never worked right)JVC double cassette deck (unrepairable problem)Pioneer Amplifier (circuit board failure)I'm getting sick of having to go out and buy new A/V equipment almost every other year. No sooner would I get something paid off, then something else would go on me. Maybe I've just had bad luck, but reading all these other reviews, as well as reviews from other makes/models, really makes me wonder just what is going on. Are they ALL producing junk now? First it was the dreaded laser failure on Panasonic DVD players, now it seems they are having issues with the tiny DC motor that spins the stupid disc. Oh sure, I called their 1-800 number, but after spending almost 45 minutes on hold and getting bounced around the switchboard between customer service and their technician, I hung up. It was painfully obvious to me that nobody had a clue what I was even talking about. Took it into an authorized service center, and the guy smiled and yelled out to the back room: "another Panasonic player on the fritz", which leads me to believe that the place must have been FULL of these things. It took nearly a month to get it back, and although Panasonic agreed to honour the warranty, they said that next time they wouldn't pay for it, and to just go out and buy another player. (which is exactly what they want you to do) Apparently, the life expectancy of these things is only 2-3 YEARS? Come on!!! As for me, I learned my lesson the hard way. From now on, I'm not going to purchase anymore "quality, brand-name" products, since they don't seem to hold up any longer than the mass-market Wal-Mart junk does. Buyer beware.
This must be the must stupid piece of Junk i ever say. Not mush storage and dont put system on it easy to push over by any one even your dog.
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.
I bought this as a replacement for the adapter I accidentally broke. Buying this cheap product was a huge mistake. The first time I plugged it into my iphone and inserted the tape adapter into my car the music blasted my speakers. The previous adapter worked best when I turned up the volume on my phone all the way and then turned up the volume on my car stereo just a little. With the iphone on full volume it was extremely loud, so I had to fiddle around with it until I found the right levels (medium volume on iphone, low volume on car stereo). However, after a few minutes of driving I thought that something was rattling around inside my car, or that a seatbelt had gotten shut in the door and was rattling around outside. I spent 10 nervous minutes trying to figure out what the sound was when I realized that it didn't cease when I stopped at a red light. I then realized that this obnoxious rattling noise was coming from one of my speakers. I immediately stopped using this adapter and bought a new one from Target (the same Monster car adapter that I had originally purchased and accidentally broken). When I started playing music on the new new adapter it sounded fine, except now whenever I play a song that has a strong bass component I hear that rattling sound. It's really annoying especially since I listen to a lot of rock, but I can't afford to go get my car speaker fixed. This is by far the worst product I have ever bought on Amazon.
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.
We were very excited to have our first "Universal" remote control. We understand we are demanding many things out of it, like to be compatible with Pandora's menu and to our Blu-Ray menu and well it really isn't. Also, is too mechanical and to make matthers worse now is just not charging. We don't reccomend this product to anyone
What can I say, you get what you pay for. Going for the budget route (this case being on sale at the time) I picked this up after reading some decent reviews. Here it goes, first gripe, the book doesn't fold and flatter then it appears in the picture above due to some strange spine design idea. This may not seem all that important at first, but believe me, after a month or so, of wrestling with this thing you too will get sick of it. Also, the pages are removable AKA THEY FALL OUT WHEN SLIGHTLY JOSTLED! VERY bad idea... The slips the CDs go in have no top cover, as they just slide in which means if transported to roughly, they slide OUT as well... A few other things I found out that bugged me, but if you still are planning on purchishing this product, i'll let you find those out on your own. STRONGLY do not recomend, spend the few extra dollars to get a quality CD case, its worth it in the long run.
Those bored with this novel aren't necessarily mass-market readers or instant gratification junkies--I'm getting my Ph.D in English Lit, so I have pretty high tolerance for dense material, but I'm finding this an interminable, excruciatingly dull read. Every time Harriet bumps her knee or rides her bike, we have to hear about it for ten pages. The longer I stick it out with this novel, the more it seems like a parody of itself. Speaking of boring, has anyone else noticed Tartt's self-satisfied views on race? She constantly beats us over the head with them.
I have heard the high pitch squeals other reviewers mentioned when using the foot pedal, but I am only hearing it on the left side, since the headphone jack on both of my machines seems to have broken.
Got one of these, had an awful mechanical clicking noise after loading a DVD and no signal, returned.Got the replacement, it had the same mechanical clicking noise, but it works. sortof. Very bad at surviving disc anomalies. A cheap TV/DVD combo and a 10-year old DVD player can play brand new discs that this DVD player can't. Rarely can we get through a DVD without this player freezing up (have to unplug it to get anything from it) and us moving to another room to use one of the DVD players this one was supposed to replace.Wish I could return for refund, but I'm tired of dealing with it.
it not was useful for me. a lot of cables inside. no power on usb. no connector firewire inside my mobo. maybe for another people. cheap, I do not want make a rma for this product. Amazon.com best electronic marketplace.
I hate this printer! It is nothing but problems. Every single time I go to print even a single page, there is some sort of problem! The paper jams, I get timeout errors, the ink runs out too fast and I am unable to fill it with the refill kits. The thing has a mind of it's own and starts spewing out pages even when I'm not trying to print anything. It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't put trash on each page wasting my paper. It's a piece of junk! 1 Star is highly overrating this product!
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 own two Canon cameras that are compatible with this battery, and this Lenmar one has been the worst of all four that I've purchased.After the first 3 months, it wouldn't hold a charge nearly as long as the other 3 brands (including the original OEM battery). After 6 months, it lasts about 30 shots before the camera dies.It doesn't matter which camera I put it in; the poor performance is identical in both cameras. Look for a different replacement battery!
I no longer print too much so it took a while for this issue to come out but I am now very disappointed. When I print the black is illegible, blots of ink, almost sheared characters. I curse the day I ordered this....BUYER BEWARE: it is NOT CANON, very misleading
I found this MP3 player to be very difficult and frustrating to use. The mode switch seemed to lock up on me at one point, making it impossible to access the submenus. I also had difficulties syncing music to the devic and when it managed to do so, skipped several tracks. Furthermore, I had a hard time following the online manual provided for the player and pretty much had to figure things out on my own. I am much happier with the MP3 player I got from a major discount store as it is more user friendly. I would not recommend the Mac Vision to anyone and am in the process of returning the one I bought.
This is a great simple mp3 player. It does what it says and does it pretty well. However, it is not seen as a hot pluggable flash drive and requires Samsung's proprietary software.As such, it does not work on the Mac or Linux. In order to use it, I have to fire up my PC, copy mp3's from my Mac to my PC, and then to the Yepp. Samsung has also recently dropped support for their printers on Mac, too. Sad, because they make some great products.
I'll skip over all of the details of use and features so thoroughly covered by all of the other reviewers and confine my comments to the points of interest. They are abysmal. Truly awful. The points of interest database must be wildly out of date (I have the latest maps) or extremely limited in scope because you can not rely on Tomtom to get you to much of anything when searching by name. Example: trying to navigate to a Fedex Kinkos store in my area from a direction I don't normally come from the 720 was totally unable to find the store. I would have had to have known the street address ahead of time defeating the purpose of POIs.I've added many lists of POIs to the Tomtom hoping to improve it but no joy - it is useless to me when trying to navigate by name to a store, bank, etc.It is now headed for Ebay and I'm headed either back to Garmin or over to Magellan.
As someone who really liked The Secret History, I found this book a real let down - and I am NOT looking for &quot;another&quot; Secret History. This book is filled with too many Southern cliches and annoying characters. I'm not sure if we are supposed to care about Harriet. Frankly, I was hoping she'd drown in the watertower. For someone who is supposedly smart Harriett is profoundly stupid -- as are so many of the central characters -- and I don't care to read 750 pages about stupid people. It's also tinged with snobbery, racism and stereotyping, especially of African-Americans. The author should think twice about comparing herself (favorably) to Herman Melville and Dickens - except, of course, if she's talking only of sheer length. Maybe her novella will be better, it will certainly be shorter. Next.
I have Verizon DSL that requires userid and password (PPPoE), Linksys Wireless B worked fine before I decide to upgrade. The D-Link was problem to begin with. First, the software requires your computer to be connected to internet already, then tells you to remove the old router, so if you already put away your old router, you had to reconnet the old, then start the software, and then disconnect the old, and connect the new. How retarded is that!. Second, once the software install is completed, the internet worked, FOR 1 second. I was able to go to the first web page, that was it. Then it will not work at all. I reinstalled, and did the same thing. Not really sure where the problem is, but it kept saying that my ISP account is incorrect/inaccessible, whichled me to believe it's the userid and password issue. So I exchanged for a Belkons G Plus MIMO (same price at Target for $60) next day, which installed in 5 minutes with zero drama.worked for a split second,
I really wanted to like this player. The first movie it played was great. But after that, it has progressively gotten worse. First, the screen started to be distorted for a few seconds at the beginning of each film...now it is up to 15 minutes into the movie before it actually presents a clear image. second, once the movie is going it is fine with the exception of a few random flickers through the movie (which. But if it does make it through the majority of a film...don't be fooled. The laser track gets lazy by the end of the show and freezes on a single image. attempt to jump to the next chapter...and it chooses to go to the menu. the only benefit it has presently is to play some CDs (if desperate because the speakers are terrible) but if you want to hook it up to a tv, that seems to work fine and probably the only redeeming feature of this product.
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.
For the past year I have completely loved having this MP3 player to take to the gym, on my commute, etc. The arm band was great for working out and the remote allowed me to put the player in my coat pocket or purse when commuting. Unfortunately, I had a lot of problems with it:3 months: The flimsy belt clip broke5 months: The remote's LCD screen stopped working1 year: The player could no longer be recognized by my computer nor could it play the music already downloaded. It was determined that the player was no longer functional.Additionally, sometime in the last couple of months while trying to dowload music to the player I would recieve an application error or the program would simply hang.The software itself is horrible and customer support is a bit surly.
My 3 /win2k systems do not see or work with this unit. My NT4.0 sp6 does see it and works fine. Dlinks tech support had me add Netwre Client and NWLink Protocols to my Win2k systems, would still not work, they then told me to update the printservers firmware to 1,38, but this is not available on their site anywhere. This thing was made in 1997 ! and has not been updated to work with newer OS's. If you only have NT 4 systems go ahead and get it. But if you have any NEW systems (OS) then pass it by.
I purchased a 10 foot and a 6 foot cable. This 6 foot cable worked better than the 10 foot cable in that the signal made it to the HDTV but with many dropouts. The picture was definitely usable but using a decent cable made the video excellent. Don't waste your time and money -- just get a better cable the first time.
I was very pleased with the combination of features and price on this camera. It worked well for us for 14 months (yes the warrantee is gone), and now it has lost its mind and we haven't dropped it. The camera can't seem to align the lens properly - when you push the button to zoom out, it zooms in and then starts to re-zoom. Cycling the camera on and off can help - but its really not acceptable.So, if you're looking for a full featured starter camera, this ones great, just don't count on it lasting very long.
Although my first 2100AP worked as advertised, it only worked for 12.5 months and died. D-Link did replace it without a hassle. However, the replacement has died after only 20 months of use. I find this woefully short lived for something with no moving parts that has always been in an environment in which other electronics (namely my pentium 3 computer have been functioning for almost 9 years.
This gets one star because there is no lower ranking. Don't buy a Humax product unless you like paying new prices for used, rebuilt junk. Their new unit comes not working out of the box. The company sends you a rebuilt, used unit to replace your new unit that didn't work. When you object to paying new prices for used equipment, they just blow you off. Too much hassle. This company can't last long.
I've used several Sony products in the past and typically I've had a good experience. I bought these earphones with that in mind and now they are literally in the garbage for two reasons. First, the sound quality was decent, but nothing to brag about. In addition to the average sound quality, I had to set my MP3 players on a much higher volume than usual to achieve the same loudness as well as adjust the EQ to account for what I can only call a lack of bass. I might have been able to live with that but what really doomed these earbuds was the fact that they continuously worked their way loose from my ears and fell out when jogging. They come with three different size buds for different ears and I tried all three, cramming the largest in there despite discomfort and concluded the only way these things were staying in was with some glue. My recommendation, pass on these. Subsequently I bought the headband based Sony MDR-A35G S2 Sports Headphones with Sweat Guard Mechanism and like them much better. Sound quality is solid and you would have to get kicked in the head before the A35G's fell off. I only found one downside there and that's the supposed "sweatguard" technology may not work for people who sweat *alot* (dripping). The sweat starts filling up the ear canal where they earphones sit and the sound is noticably affected. Nothing a quick wipe doesn't handle though.
Ordered 2 of these cables. After receiving them I hooked up my new Marantz AV receiver to my Samsung Blu-Ray and Samsung LCD TV. I could not display any signal other than the low resolution menu from my receiver. I borrowed a low cost HDMI cable from a friend and it worked fine. I contacted the seller and was sent 2 more cables. Again, both were useless. I am still waiting for a refund at this point.
I bought two of these cables to have spares.I needed to use them a few months later and find out they are both dead.I should have tested them as soon as I received them.
Defective.They worked partially for the first day or so. They were counted in my bios and XP sp2 operating system, but did not give any boost at all as if they were not even working. Then about the 2nd or 3rd day they prevented my computer from booting or even accessing bios. So I took the sticks out and my pc worked fine. I tested my computer ram slots and they are all good. But when I put the EDGE ram sticks in, both of them or by themselves, my computer ether does the 'bad ram beep' (with first stick) or my screen pixels go crazy (with second stick). Certainly bad ram.I contacted BuyNow and, while they did respond within 24 hours telling me to setup an RMA, they gave no instructions on how to do so. So now I have to waste more time trying to find out how to get the RMA set up.I never used EDGE memory or even heard of it before recently, but I don't recommend buying that brand.
It's not that Donna Tartt can't write; it's that she can't STOP writing. What the editors did, I cannot guess -- there are no typos but this book would benefit by some paring down. The story of a downward spiraling family, it offers no resolution, just a long, long read but not a satisfying one. While I admired and enjoyed reading her debut novel, this one disappoints. Three-quarters of the way through this sad story, I realized I didn't like any of the characters nor did I care very much about them. Ms. Tartt's writing is curt -- and full of asides, like so -- and I felt as though I were reading a first draft that, yes, was 10 years in the making.
The main reason I got this was because I upgraded my system from Win98 to Win2000. Unfortunately it did not come with the Win2000 drivers and I had to download them. The problem is then that the download does not give you all the software (mixing, recording...) which really shrinks the value.Also, the jacks are too close that I can't put in my mic and speaker/headphones at the same time. Duh!!If you have win2000 or think you might go there (I like it) get another card.
Length:: 4:47 MinsThe audio comparisons start at 2m 35s.For this review we are in a meeting room in the office with light ambient noises: HVAC fan and fluorescent lights. There are 7 voice tests after the video review. 4 samples with the Sony ECM-HGZ1: 2 in "Gun" mode, 2 in "Zoom" mode. 3 samples using the camcorder's (Sony HDR-CX700V) on-board mic: 1 in 5ch Surround and default settings, 2 in "Zoom" mode.The ECM-HGZ1 would work if you absolutely cannot use a lavalier/lapel mic or a microphone for an interview. I wanted to like this product because it's so affordable. The camcorder (Sony HDR-CX700V) adds a light electronic hum, especially at full zoom. Every movement that makes noise (handling the camcorder) is amplified. It does help isolate sound to an area, but the sound isn't amplified too much compared to the camcorder's own on-board mic.PROS:Fairly low profile, sits low on the camera.Two available modesGun: always focused sound, very narrow.Zoom: adjusts focus of sound depending on zoom from wide to narrow.CONS:Only works on Sony camcorders via proprietary hot shoe. No 3.5mm plug.Stereo sound as opposed to the 5.1ch surround sound of the camcorder: HDR-CX700V.Solid connection, not shock-mounted; tiny sounds while handling camcorder are amplified.(See my other reviews for an alternative using a wired lavalier.)
Hi, In general I'm happy with product. except several points1. HDD should be 120 GB i got only 100GB2. I should get CD/DVD with drivers for laptop, there were nothing in packagenext time I will think twice before ordering from this sellerbest,
First, yes, I am an iPod user. That's important for me to admit because users of the Apple iPod never like other MP3 players since the iPod is such a high quality, attractive, easy to use device.I bought one of these MuVo^2 devices to use at work where I'm afraid my $400 iPod will get stolen. I just got the MuVo^2 today but I've used it enough to give a simple review. Simply put, it's a decent MP3 player with great storage capacity for its size.Pros: High capacity 4GB Hitachi MicroDrive inside a small player (2.5 inches square); removable LiIon battery; lightweight; excellent sound quality for an MP3 player; very simple to copy music onto it in Windows -- You don't need any special software, just Windows Explorer!Cons: The included protective nylon case is about useless since it's so rigid and doesn't give you access to the buttons; the buttons on the unit are difficult to press with big man fingers; the interface feels chunky making it hard to find songs and do other functions like lock the unit's keys; it's relatively ugly and made of cheap-feeling plastic when compared to the new iPod Mini (its direct competitor); its LCD screen is backlit but poorly making it difficult to read in the dark; the LCD screen is tiny (about two or three lines of text at most).All in all, I say it's a decent MP3 player. If you just want a really cheap Hitachi MicroDrive, it's easy to open this up and remove the drive from inside for use in your digital camera. As an MP3 player, though, it's definitely just &quot;so-so&quot;. I would never EVER recommend you pay the full $200 for it. If you're already preparing to pay $200, pay $50 more to get an iPod Mini and you'll have no regrets.
This is a pretty useless product - got it as a present - trust me, just type your email... much easier than this
I have to admit that I almost fall into the same category as the writer above who said he never learns. I have an RCA television that started to give me problems shortly after I bought it. It quit working completely sometime shortly thereafter. However, when I saw this RCA DVD player (or one just like it, I'm not sure of the model number) at the store I thought it seemed like a good deal and I bought it. Because there is a wider selection of videotapes than DVDs, my wife and I rented videotapes most of the time, occasionally we'd rent a DVD. However, the fourth time we rented and tried to play a DVD (approximately 150 days after purchase) in our RCA DVD player, the player wouldn't even turn on. I contacted RCA (Thomson Multimedia) who told me that they wouldn't do anything because my 90 day warranty was up. They told me that the purpose of the warranty was to cover defects in workmanship and materials. You can't tell me that a player that quits after playing only three DVDs isn't suffering from a defect in workmanship or materials. The player cost me $180 ( I bought it before recent price drops), played three DVD's and they wanted me to pay another $90 to get the extended service plan. I said at the top of this note that I was almost like the guy who said he never learns, well I'm just slow to learn. I paid an average of $60 each to watch three DVDs, you can bet that I'm not dumb enough to pay $90 more. RCA used to make quality products and used to stand behind their products when they created the occasional lemon, not any more, stay away from anything made by RCA.
This camera is junk! It uses way too many batteries and does not take good close up photos. I just returned mine and got the Kodak Z700 and I am MUCH HAPPIER! All I can say is that I did research before hand and thought that this would be the best camera for the money. Boy, was I wrong. The battery life is non-existant! 20-30 basic pics b4 I had to change batteries again.
Mine spit a broken gear at me in the 6th month. I'm bummed because I had bought 2 cartridges that will probably sit around until they dry out.
I know, I know - buying a new model as soon as it's released is risky, but I'm pretty tolerate of little glitches and willing to spend time doing firmware upgrades, ect... but the EVA 8000 is worse than most early release versions of a computer product (and the technical support is non-existent). I own a Turtle Beach Audiotron which I love (!!!) but it doesn't support video/picture files, the feature that I wanted to add to my home theater setup. The user interface is reminiscent of a typical 1998 web site - horrible navigation, simplistic (but difficult to understand) pages, not intuitive. Quite frequently I would have to reset the system when it would freeze while selecting a song/internet radio station. I kept hoping for a firmware upgrade to at least make a few small improvements and was happy to see the 1.2.20 version released in July. Well, of course the firmware would not install and the tech support response (days after my email inquiry) was not helpful. Worst of all - 2 days later the system froze up and will not reset.... Luckily I still have the Audiotron around to listen to my music...Buy it at your own risk... perhaps you should get some Advil at the same time.
I had an older Pentium II 400 running Windows 98 when I bought this item. It worked great and I would have rated it 5 stars. However, I recently purchased a new top-of-the-line Pentium 4 from Dell (awesome by the way), which was of course loaded with Windows XP. I have since wasted countless hours trying to get this drive to work under XP. My system will simply not recognize the drivers -- even the newest XP driver downloaded from Viking's website. All of my other hardware peripherals connected beautifully under XP. After spending time on the phone with Viking support, I was more frustrated than ever. There are much better (and cheaper) alternatives at your local Best Buy or Circuit City. I bought a SimpleTech CF reader for $[money] at Circuit City that works beautifully with XP. Go in another direction!
I bought five of these cables. Tried them for Blu-Ray - HD TV connection. Three caused flicker, two seemed to work OK. Different brand two HDMI cables I had (including one 20 foot long) worked fine on this connection.40% reliability is very poor, but if these two keep working, I will consider myself lucky. I will use the other three for spanking my kids.I consider this a lesser cheat than to sell cables for $120 apiece. But, I wouldn't buy again.
My pair fell apart after a few months of use. The ear pads and green bands come off easily and so easily lost in any gym bag. Although they come with different sized bands, there are no replacement bands. So if the original bands were the right size, you're out of luck.
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.
After reading the Amazon user-reviews and CNET's eval, I decided to get this as my wife's Christmas present. The size is just right, it's hefty-feeling, and has some useful features like zoom-mute (w/c - unfortunately - also cuts all audio like conversation while zooming in on people), a red focus beam (to help aim in very dark conditions), and 2-stage flash to eliminate red-eye.After viewing shots on the TV (it comes with an RCA cable) and a 15" laptop monitor, I thought the images were too fuzzy for an optical lens camera. So, I took shots again after cleaning the lens and put the pictures up as wallpaper on the PC monitor, with the same results.For reference, I compared the wallpaper pictures taken by my older 5mp Kyocera ($147 on a Fry's sale). The quality of the Kyocera's images, which I had come to assume as par for an optical-lens camera, was much better in terms of crispness, clarity, color balance, and saturation. At best, the Samsung's quality was 8/10 of the Kyocera's 10.I wouldn't have known what to expect if I didn't have another camera as reference.All told, I've decided to return the product and spend a bit more on probably a Canon SD600. Whether I get that from Amazon or not, I'll try to post comparison notes on the two.Even if most of our photos today will be viewed by folks on their PCs, they'll still recognize quality when they see it ! - is my thought.
It stated in the ad that it would charge the Zen Creative Sleek Photo but it does not do it. One of them would not even fit into the mp3 player. I am keeping the items because they DO work my I-phone. However, I needed a charger for my mp3 player.
The pictures are blurry and off-center. I tried many tests to see if it was my unsteady hand causing the problems, but determined it was the camera. I took both indoor and outdoor pictures - both came out terrible.
the shipping was 10$ more than the cost of the cables!! 2 sets of two different sizes, 20+$ and the shipping 30+$..not a good deal at all, and I couldn't see the shipping until the credit card info went in. thumbs downnot shopping cables HERE again! i would rather pay too much upfront in a store!
The description and Photo DON'T MATCH! Was going to purchase two; but not until I'm clear on what it is I'm buying! Extreme and Extreme III are NOT the same.
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.
WHY DOES IT SAY CANON REBEL IN THE LISTING TITLE IF IT DOES NOT FIT ONE?!IF YOUR CAMERA WORKS WITH A THREADED LENS THEN THIS IS FOR YOU...NOT FOR A CANON REBEL.THIS IS FALSE ADVERTISEMENT.
I really like this player BUT it can, at least on some units, develop a problem that scratches your DVD's. Not saying you should not buy one... just beware and current owners, be vigilant. I like SONY and they have a boatload of my money and I am being honest in this review.SYMPTOM:Some DVD's may sound a little out-of-balance (mechanical rotation sound). Intermittent play of certain DVD's, remove DVD to clean/inspect it and you see one or more half-moon shaped scratches... deep with curled plastic and "DVD dust" that has been gouged out of your DVD.I entered a service call with Sony about this scratch issue and they asked me to unplug it for two minutes... oddly enough, this did not solve the problem :) So I opened the player and after viewing about 50 DVD changes... it all became clear.BACKGROUND:To get so many DVD's in the unit and minimize the player depth dimension, Sony designed it to NOT totally move the playing DVD into the player section unlike their 300+1 disk changer that I also have. They leave the edge of the spinning disk inside your storage tray. To keep the two DVD's on either side from getting in the way, a forked-bracket comes out that is supposed to separate/move them away from the spinning disk.PROBLEM:Sometimes the forked bracket that is supposed to move the side disks apart either doesn't or FORCES the DVD to the right of the spinning disk into your spinning DVD which, like a saw, grinds away during the entire time you are watching the playing DVD. Heck, if you are watching Titanic it may actually saw the poor thing in half. If I wasn't serious that may have been a joke.(Note: Original review written in December, as of February, NO MORE SCRACHES since my "screw" mod.. See "MY RESOLUTION" BELOW)MY RESOLUTION: (Try at your own risk)SONY was of no help and did not admit that anyone had ever reported this (evidence in chat forums tells me this is less than honest) So... I made a slight mod to the back screw of the laser assembly (has a small blue rubber boot over the screw) Added a thin washer so it points the leading edge of the spinning disk a little to the left and away from the exposed play side of the next DVD. So far (viewed about 200 disk changes) so good. BTW, my unit is level, the disk tray is in alignment so that is not it and the forked bracket is tight. I think this is just a poor design with enough variables in the mechanism that it works "most of the time". Some players may never see the issue but mine, and others obviously have.You could send your player to SONY and perhaps they have a solution they are not making public, perhaps not.SONY, shame on you for this design (would rather have a few less DVD's and no chance of damage) and also for not being honest with customers who have reported this.Good luck fellow DVD lovers!
I bought these to be an upgrade over my standard iPod headphones. Unfortunately the sound is tinny and the bass is extremely weak. When I plugged my old apple headphones back into my iPod the sound came through much better. This product is a waste of money, and I'm surprised that Sony can't produce earbuds of a higher quality than Apple.
Product does not last time stated 8.6 hours. I Charged both batteries per instructions on package after each use. Actual battery time was 60min recording time or less than the tape. Very unhappy with sellers service. Gave me the run around about order I returned and never answer phone but one time. Package states warranty. Calls back on different phone to tell me check warehouse. Called phone number listed and listen to a automated phone service any options selected returns to sales voice mail. Emailed many times and received automated response.
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 would have to agree with most of the reviews below, the sound quality you get from these headphones is pretty darn good; however, they have one major flaw: it is IMPOSSIBLE to wear these things for mare than 20 minutes without accquiring a massive headache. The people that designed these things must have been too focused on sound quality to pay any attention to comfort (or even style for that matter, these things look cheap and clunky on your head). I dont care how great the sound is on these things, they were useless to me because I couldn't listen to anything for an extended period of time. I'm returning them asap and getting myself a pair of sonys (yah, I'm a sell-out, but atleast they're comfortable). I would suggest the MDR-V300's, my roommate has a pair and I really can't tell the difference in sound quality when I compared my Sennheisers to his Sonys (after playing around with the EQ of course, and they're about the same price as these too). Might I also suggest the MDR-XD300's (they're the ones I ordered as a replacement for these, and I'll be writing a review for those monstsers once I get a chance to try them out). Two stars instead of one only because I admit the sound quality was decent (not spectacular like many of the reviews said, however).
Good thing first, efficient on battery,convenient and compact..doubles up as flash drive and no cables except headphone to carry around to charge. Thats it.As most of the other reviewers have said this product is absolutely useless because of low IQ software people working in SONY. utterly non user friendly.I develop software for a living and I am not afraid to use new software...even though I was able to use the software the main drawbacks are the over smartness of software where it tries to control the music piracy..I had 1gb of Atrac songs on this player from my computer. Then one day my computer HDD crashed. I was kind of thankful that I had saved atleast 1 GB of music on this bean walkman. Atleast all the hours I spent in transfering did not go waste.As soon as I fixed the new HDD and tried to transfer the songs back to my computer..the useless sony softwre will not take the music files back...I tried every trick and even the sony customer support could not help me( a very indifferent group of people). It is a rotten piece of software and that makes this efficient device a waste of money.Of course transfering the files to this player is an entirely diff story and I dont want to go abt that..It is absolutely infuriating!
Wouldn't stick on my 2 vehicle ('95 4runner and 2000 Jetta), maybe because of the curved windshield. Bought the bean bag and am very happy with that. It's the way to go IMHO. You can than hide it when you leave the car leaving no telltale apparatus to tempt thieves.
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!
I can't say if this improved the signal to my computer because I refused to deal with the power cord issue long enough to find out. The slighest touch on the power cord or twisting the base even slightly to try a different angle caused the power cord to lose connection. The connection is not very tight, but this wasn't about the cord pulling out. The connection was iffy even when the cord was plugged all the way in. I think I could have gotten this to work, but just out of principle I won't deal with a product this poorly designed/made. I couldn't tell if it was a design flaw or a manufacturing problem, but I don't really care. It's going back to Amazon.
Have not received product after correspondence with him/her. Probably trying to get your credit card number.
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!!
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 purchased this because of a video hum I get when using component cables. I installed the transformer, and it did not affect the scrolling bar. And it's definitely from the cable, because when I unplug the cable, the scrolling bar disappears. So even though it works for other people, it does not work for me.
XM Radio's classical stations contain quite a few annoying &quot;house ads&quot; promoting their service, classical music in general, etc. They apparently don't have much of a budget for creating new ads so if you listen to XM Radio as background music you'll hear the same 30- and 60-second spots hundreds of times. It gets annoying.Fortunately my Sony receiver failed after a year so I was able to cancel the XM service. Before it failed I found that its cooling fan made a lot of noise and that XM customer service was terrible.
The Coby CD player with wireless transmitter is total junk. Paid about $40 dollars for one of these. All the stations that you can choose from to transmit a signal to play your CD all broadcast where I live,so half the time you get other music bleeding into the CD.GO WITH A NAME BRAND AND FORGET THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE.
Buyers beware: this is not the genuine Epson T009201 inkjet cartridge. Don't waste your time with this type of so-called &quot;replacement&quot; cartridges. They will just clog up your Epson printer's printhead with junk ink. I have learned my lesson, and now you have been warned.
Unfortunately, after several (5+) hours of working with this device, I haveto proclaim it a disappointment.Installing the hardware itself went fine. However, when I attempted to install the drivers for this device, Windows (98 in this case) went nuts.It turns out that the drivers on the floppy disk DO NOT include necessary files... However, even when I use those drivers and reboot, my machine STILL doesn't detect the network card. Windows itself claims it's there, but ipconfig (in DOS) and winipcfg can't find it. I've checked BIOS to make sure the PCI slot is enabled -- it is.Additionally, the driver installation freaks out because it can't find easy-to-locate Windows-related files (ftp.exe, networks, etc.). I imagine the installer is looking in the wrong directories; I point it manually toward the correct directory and the installer continues.After checking D-Link's troubleshooting documentation, I'm out of ideas, and running out of patience. Most likely I'll return this to the store or buy a different brand of card.
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.
I *had* good success with this device on my older Dell Latitude laptop. However, under Windows XP on my newer Thinkpad T43p this device can be "flakey", depending upon exactly what you are doing with it.In particular, at 115,200 baud using Zmodem, the device tends to "retry" packets, and sometimes fail completely. Other times it has yielded a Windows "blue screen", causing the PC to reboot. This behavior is not restricted to port COM1/COM2 (i.e., "renaming" the default serial port or not makes no difference in the bad behavior).I've tried many other "no-name" USB-to-serial dongles, including a number that use the Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm port driver, and all tend to give similar bad behavior, especially with high-speed Zmodem transfers to an embedded Linux system.The only exception so far has been the Keyspan USA-19HS, which has been flawless with the Thinkpad T43p under all conditions. It includes the ability to configure (and self-test) the USB device, allowing one to "tune" the serial port transfer parameters to maximize throughput. It also has much larger FIFO queues...also configurable. It's only drawback is its package size, which is much larger than dictated by the electronics it encloses.These things are designed to emulate "legacy" PC serial ports...but not all of them are up to that task...and clearly this is one of them!Best regards,Bruce D. Lightnerlightner@lightner.net
The paper did not work well in my printer. It was meant for darkroom processing apparently and was not fit for my purpose.
I bought a Harmony 676 remote in April of 2006. It has an almost identical layout and functions as the 670. After only 18 months the two most frequently used buttons on the side of the display quit working (the ones that control my DVR). Since you can't reprogram any of the buttons on Harmony remotes, that makes it pretty useless. For $130, I expect better quality than that.One weakness of the Harmony button layout is devoting one of the 3 colored buttons at the top to the TV. Think about it. If you're buying a universal remote, you have at least several video related devices (a DVD, DVR, VCR, etc.) so what are the odds you'll only want to turn on your TV without any of those other devices? Duh! AND you can't program that button to turn on anything else.My only other experience with a universal remote was with a Sony Commander. That unit was awesome (but the manual totally sucked). It lasted longer than the Harmony, but eventually it too developed unresponsive sections in the display. I don't know how common this is, but it's something you should consider.
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.
I bought the camera from Amazon in Oct 2007, and have taken about 5,000 photos. It worked well for a while, but uses batteries with relish. Now, when cold, [about 40-50 degrees] it refuses to turn on or stay on, even with new batteries. I went to the Kodak support site, and entered my problem [camera does not turn on]. I was told it would cost $100 to repair plus shipping and taxes. 100 bucks to repair a 200 dollar camera is crazy. I now will buy the Panasonic of my dreams. By-by Kodak!!
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 was offered as an accessory for the Sony camera that I purchased at the same time (as a gift). The card arrived on time but does not work with the camera -- doesn't fit. Very disappointing.
Can I give a 0 Star? A piece of Junk, stopped working after 1 week!
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.
After using this machine for several months, it flashed the need for all three color cartridges. It still had black ink, but (as I discovered at their website) this machine will not print if ANY one ink cartridge needs replacement. It appears that cartridges have a microchip that prevents refill and reuse, and &quot;knows&quot; when you re-insert old cartridge.
I have been looking for a colour printer for some time now and saw this one advertised on QVC (Shopping Channel). I admit I was hooked on the price (85) and the output seemed pretty good for a product at this price. When it arrived it took me 15 minutes to be up and running and if I was rating it on this alone it would get 5 stars. The initial test print was fine but then.....I decided to print out a half page full colour picture which to my horror took approx 15 minutes to print. Not too long if it was picture perfect but the black was more like green and the picture lacked definition and clarity. to day I was disappointed was an understatement. To compare I took the same picture to a friends house and he printed it on his HP 720c in about 2.5 minutes and to near perfection. I went back and tried some other test prints to no avail. As I raised the quality (via software) the output worsened. Two e-mails to the Xerox helpdesk brought no further joy so it was returned to QVC who fortunately operate a 30 day money back guarantee. All in all a disappointing experience which cost me 12 in shipping charges. As I said a 1200x1200 dpi printer surely cannot be this bad. Perhaps it was a Friday printer !
I had my window broken out of my truck and a magellan gps was stolen. I bought a garmin nuvi 660 to replace it, because i have garmin on my boat and have had pretty good luck with it. The mount is terrible, it melted to my window twice that is why I keep buying new ones. That way I can have then in each vehicle.
the item says its Corsair 2GB PC8500 1066Mhz at latencies of 5-5-5-15 instead i get a PC6400 800Mhz at latencies 4-4-4-12...i'm returning this
1. The encloded codes do *not* cover the functions of amplifiers and dvd players completely.2. Adding new keys (label learning) can cause main keys to disappear...you must start over by resetting the device.3. There is great difficulty adding codes. It will not accept certain remote codes.This is best avoided!!!
Returned mine after two weeks of use. It takes too much of an effort to get it up and running. Having the product to initialize for every power up literally take minutes. Connecting external USB device, and having the device indexed all media files in order to play it, takes so much time. And this product is so buggy, that whenever it acts up, which happen quite often, the indexing have to be redone.Some video files can be read at times, and other times the same files are not readable. Can't handle rewind and fast forward of media files very well, and often would freeze, requiring the initialization and indexing all over again. Com'on!!! these are not even the advance functions, such as streaming media from a computer or playing youtube directly as Netgear claim this device can do.Those advance functions, I hardly touched on. My main interest was the basics, which enough said are poorly performed. A simple attempt on youtube, allows me to see the listing of videos, but I did not succeed in playing any of them. It may have to do with some additional settings.My recommendation is to go for the less expensive Mediagate MG-350HD instead. An easy to use product that performs very well, so you can truly enjoy your medias.
This player will not play home-burned CD's (CD-R and CD-RW). It notes this limitation in the instructions, so I suppose one can't really attack Panasonic for it, but that seems like an important feature these days since you are likely to burn or be given a home-burned CD at some point.
I'm having the same problem with my CX5400 that many of the other reviewers are having. After replacing all of the original cartridges, only black and magenta work. Cyan and yellow no longer print. I just bought another cyan cartridge, but that didn't fix it. I'm not even going to bother talking to Epson b/c I don't want the hassle. I'll just replace it with a Canon or HP instead.My other beef is the scanning software, which is confusing and frustrating to use. Each time I scan something I have to re-learn how to use it.
Was this a 72mm circular polarizer? : YesWas it new? : NoWas it priced as used? : NoIs it worth it to pay for shipping to return it? : NoDo they count on that? : I'm sureDoes it appear to work? : YesIs it scratched? : NoDid I use 4 sheets of cleaning paper trying to make it usable? : YesWas it packed well? : No, it was loose in the boxWill I buy the rest of my filters somewhere else? : YES!!!
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....
These headphones aren't up to expectations. The general fit is loose to the point where the ear pieces do not stay put and they dont grip your head.The audio quality is dissapointing. Unless there is constant signal output from the headphones, electronic HUM (quite loud in fact) is all you will hear. In order to get a workable audio, you must turn down the volume control on the headset to the point where it almost becomes inaudible.Unless you aren't concerned with quality, spend your money elsewhere.
I AM SURE THAT THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT, HOWEVER,I TESTED THE RECORDING AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PLAYBACK WHAT i RECORDED. I WILL HAVE TO HAVE SOMEONE HELP ME FIGURE IT OUT.
I bought this because it was able to hold the mp3 player (has a slip in pocket) without it being clipped onto a band but the product was very disappointing because after one use of about 30 minutes the plastic piece that the band thread through broke.
Felt cheap, made a lot of noise, not good. I would have sent it back but threw away the box already.
(previous review ... I haven't gotten the setup to work yet on my Windows Vista Laptop. I keep getting a "Site Survey Failed" error....an error not mentioned anywhere in their documentation. But, I just found a user comment on a linksys forum stating that he had the same problem on his Vista PC, and he finally got it to setup using a PC running Windows XP. Apparently the setup is not Vista compatible...thanks! I'll try that tomorrow and let you all know how it turns out.)NEW info.....I wish I could give you any easy fix and setup, but even those provided by others in this forum didn't work for me....so unfortunately, nothing seems to work for everyone. So, I suggest you buy this product at your own risk. If you're willing to spend the time to get it to work, it gives great signal!So, I did finally get it working via my XP laptop. It was a little confusing since the setup steps and correct answers are not outlined anywhere in the documentation provided in the box, so it took me a couple of tries of selecting the different setup options and selecting the correct wireless device, from those found by the setup program, to get it set up, but it eventually worked.My Vista laptop is using the extender now, but I don't know how. I can't see the extender in my network, but I definitely went from a poor signal to an excellent signal, and I can see the blue lights start to blink on the extender when my Vista latop connects wirelessly.This process should have been much easier since I have the new version of the linksys wireless router that this extender should work "seamlessly" with - WRT54GSNOTE - if you go the the linksys website, there's lots of discussion there about problems with answers supplied by linksys. Good luck!
I will never consider any of COBY products again. The CD player does not work for any sort of CD whether burned or not. The radio reception is dreadful and the ariel has to be moved around constantly - and no, it's nothing to do with location as the old, sturdier model ( not COBY ) worked just fine.The clincher was the worst customer service representative I have ever encountered ( after a long wait on hold naturally ). I don't know which attitude bothered me more, the " Excuse me if I yawn but why should I care" mode " or the " They don't pay me enough to listen to you whine " variety. Then I am told I have to go out and buy a money order ( absolutely not a check or credit card ) in order to return the product.Perhaps I shouldn't expect good customer service. He is probably poorly trained, over worked and underpaid. Or perhaps he represents a company who just don't care.I think this is the first review I have done on Amazon that has been negative. Bad luck? Perhaps a company to be avoided.
This product is a big deception. I have read so many customers complaints about this product from various websites and to tell you the truth, they are telling the truth about it. This is the second one that I have gotten and it still won't work. I have e-mailed Tech Support, but no response. The support page for the drivers seems to be outdated. It is now 2005, there should be new drivers downloads for this product that has so many problems. I have installed and un-installed the software more times than I should. When I reboot the computer I have to unplug the usb so it can restart windows xp. Yes, it does get hot, yes, I did use a small fan for the overheating, even lay the product on it back and put a small towel on it with a small ice pack to keep it from overheating. This is too much and I shouldn't even have to go to this extreme. It either a good product that will work or not. I gave it a 1 star for having Ulead Dvd Factory and Movee software which I didn't even use. You can only record about 30-45 minutes of video footage.I am returning it back this week before my 90 days return policyexpire. Just purchase it 2 weeks ago.
I bought it because I wanted a cordless/wireless keyboard with integrated mouse pad that was rechargeable and more secure than other RF devices, and I thought the stylish look would be an attractive bonus. Now that I have it, I realize that it's a dust and fingerprint magnet which makes the stylish look somewhat of a mute point. The backlit display applies only to the F1 thru F12 keys and is only lit when you press the Fn button. The light that surrounds the circular mouse pad only lights when you touch the mouse pad and immediately fades away when you're not touching it, which serves absolutely no purpose at all. The touch-sensitive volume slider is cool looking but a complete waste of space. The extra function buttons, including the backlit Fn keys are no easier to use than using a shortcut keyboard command. The circular mouse pad is too small, and I don't see any difference in the so called hyper-speed technology, then adjusting the mouse speed to maximum on any other mouse pad or device; however, I do like the fact that vertical and horizontal scrolling can be continuous by making continuous circles with your finger without lifting your finger from the pad, but how often do you really need to scroll that much at a time. Also, there is no windows `context menu' button on the keyboard, usually next to the right windows button at the right of the space bar, and there is also no Num Lock or numeric keypad other than the usual horizontal number keys just below the F-keys. It's merely a flashy and expensive toy. I'm embarassed to admit that I fell for the marketing hype on this product. The best thing about the keyboard is the precision keystroke; it types great!
Well I spent too much time doing this to be quite disappointed.I decided an online purchase would be quicker than the 5 minute drive to wal-mart.Then after I made my purchase they decided to tell me, Oh..well this may take up to 4 hours to process.BOO!
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.
I got this transmitter today in the mail ahead of time and thats about the only positive thing ive got to say about it. One of the digital numbers were out and didnt work so i didnt know what station it was on exactly. The other complaint i have is that it is junk. No stations worked at all. It is a poorly made product. I will be sending it back..
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.
While I liked the features for the price, including the hailer/loudspeaker function. I was dismayed to find that the interior of my display fogged up over about 2 years. After the warranty period had expired (by about a month with no "grace period"), I found that repair (it lost the receive function on all but channel 16) would easily approach the cost of a new unit.
Have two Archos AV380s. Thought the 605 WiFi would be the ultimate replacement. Wrong! If it all worked, it might be the ultimate replacement. The WiFi will find the signal only rarely then will break when least expected. The widgets, opera network, and Archos portals are less than good. One needs to carry a straightened paperclip to reset the unit. Wait for Archos portals to come online and a unit that will find and hold the WiFi signal. I don't like to give one stars but this one is deserved in that the concept captured me but the concept is all that is there. The unit doesn't perform as expected.
This does not fit the newest 4th generation Ipod Shuffle! The clip is too big and will not fit into the Shuffle's clip. Amazon needs to remove this product from being associated with the 4th Gen Shuffle. As this is the only reason I had bought this arm band.The ipod will half way clip on, so I can still use it, but it sits at an angle.As for the quality of the arm band. I think its average, its worth the $8 that I spent on it. Now if only it would have fit my 4th gen Ipod.
It's a nice unit - small, light and it sounds very good. Why, however, have a 1 GB unit that only allows 255 entries? Try as you might - once you hit 255 entries (folder names and filenames each count as an entry) you can not add another song no matter how much memory you have left. I have 256 meg left and my unit can not accept any more songs.Let's hope PNY comes up with a firmware fix.Customer Service for this unit does not exist - only a FAQ which does not address this issue.
I originally bought one and liked it. It was relatively inexpensive and did its job. After that one broke for no reason I decided i would but the same one again. BIG MISTAKE. The second one broke too and I dont intend to buy another microsoft mouse ever again.Negatives:If you even touch the usb connector it starts blinking signaling you disrupted the connection and you now need to take it out and put it back it which is annoying.The mouse stays on all the time. I see the red glow from the bottom when im laying in bed.It makes a small beep noise every time you use it. The beep is very low but if you have no music on or anything and are sitting in silence you can definitely hear it a little bit.
Other reviews are right: It takes about 2 years before the DVD player malfunctions. Ours did last night, after purchasing it in Oct 2002. We're looking at significant repair costs. Awesome sound is N/A if you can't enjoy the main function of the unit (video).
I have to say, I saw this in a local store and purchased it. I was so excited about the possibility of taking my iPod on the beach or anywhere that I wouldn't normally take it. Upon arriving home with it, I quickly hooked up my iPod and the sound that came out of the speakers was horrible!! Honestly, I was shocked at the poor sound quality. I promptly returned it to the store.... Great idea, but horrible sound!
I ordered this thinking it was exactly what I wanted for my workspace. I just received it, put it together and when I put my CPU on it, the back wheel snapped off. It's made completely from plastic, except for the bolts holding the wheels in their plastic sleeves. Fortunately, when my CPU hit the wall and then the floor - it wasn't damaged. I'm currently waiting for a customer service reply so I can return it. I would consider a replacement, but depending on what the customer service reply is - I may shop around for something different.It was a great price and it arrived quick!
In 2 words, forget this! Many pieces had visible surface errors (about 25%). Another 60% would get an error recording after about 10 minutes. The final recording time gave about 15 minutes, not 30 minutes in standard mode. Sony and Panasonic DVD-R had almost no issues. About 1% would lose a few minutes. Not 60% losing 50% of the recording time.Junk. Horrible. Forget these.Save yourself grief. I rarely have to give a bad review. This is one of my very few bad reviews. These are really bad.Tcat
No software means I couldn't utilize the tiltwheel. If I had gotten the software and utilized the tiltwheel, I would have given it 5 stars.
its taking forever for them to mail me my digital code. 1st it timed out now for over 2days its "pending" better off going to buy it in the store
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.
This strap I thought was a good idea but I never use it because of its stiffness and bulk.It also itches the neck. I'm sure its tough but just how tough I'll never know because I dont use it..
I have always liked HP products. Unfortunately they have started putting the customer second.A friend and I both received this product for Christmas and now I wish I did more research before asking for this particular product.First, we both had problems installing the scanner. The installation turned out to be the easy problem to solve. The hard part was finding the support number. It seems that they intentionaly made it difficult to find. Once you find the number you will notice that it is a long distance number, which means it will show up on your phone bill. You will also spend an average of 30 min. per call. Therefore, my first complaint is that the customer service is very bad.Second, the slide attachment is a joke. It does not work. If you are thinking about buying this because it has a slide attachment, which I was, then do not even consider this product.On the other hand, the flatbed scanner and the paper feeder do work well. If I had known what I know now about this scanner, I would not have bought, or asked, for it.
At first I loved this tripod and all its features. Worked great for a few months then the lever on the ball head started slipping and couldn't completely clamp down on the ball. The lever is plastic but the ball screw is metal. Overtime the lever gets loose. The most serious problem was that recently 3 leg clamps broke when I tightened them down. Glad I discovered this before it damaged my SLR. Seems that this is a common problem with this Manfrotto re-branded tripod. It makes me cautious about the Manfrotto's as it seems they have a similar type of leg clamps.
I have to agree RCA is the worst. I dropped my unit at the local repair shop and waited a few weeks. Heard nothing. Called them, they said they were waiting on the part which was on back order. I called RCA Customer Service (HAH!, what a joke!) and got the run around from them. First, the part was no longer in stock. Then, they were going to replace the unit. It took them two weeks to figure out there aren't any, so I have to get the next version which is the 8040N. Well, they said it take a few weeks to ship out. I called them again, guess what??!!! No action has been taken. Any Business majors want a textbook case on how not to run a company, RCA is it! I'm still waiting on my friggin' replacement unit and it's been almost 3 months.
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?
I bought this from another retailed. I will be returning it immediately. I did not have unrealistic expectations. However, this is completely useless. My keyboard was worse after using this. It did not pick up anything! Not the tiniest speck of dust.Worthless.There's more suction created by closing a door 10 feet away than from this vacuum. Is that an exaggeration? No, because this "vacuum" creates ZERO SUCTION.None.None at all.I checked it all out. Clean, new filter: check. plugged in, turn on and making noise: check. Air brush (turbine) in proper place and spinning when powered on: check. Suction: NO.Worthless. It struggled and I struggled to get it to lift an eyelash from a flat, smooth surface.
Bought this to play raw MPG files downloaded from my ReplayTV. It jumps, skips and locks up playing MPG2 video files. When playing commercial DVDs containing Japanese Anime it does not use the language selected from the DVD menu. This is a piece of junk, garbage. Works OK as an audio CD player though.
I've owned the 4gb version for less than a year now. A couple of days ago it simply stopped being recognized by my computer. Thinking it might be the computer, I tried plugging it in several other computers with the same failure result. I wish I could say that I was abusive with it so that I might justify it's failure, but I can't. It's been on my keychain. . .never dropped, never drowned, never anything. . .This was supposed to be bullet proof, water proof. . .basically indestructible. Well, that certainly isn't the case. I paid considerably more for this flash drive because of the advertised quality. I might add that all of graphics that initially adorned the drive have completely worn off as well. I have plastic flash drives that are at least twice as old and doing quite well. I wouldn't waste your money on this product. Lesson learned. . .Costco three pack.
My experience with HP products has been pretty dismal. My hopes for better results with a fancier model were dashed when my HP 6122 stopped communicating with my Mac. The local computer repair shop charges $70 for a diagnostic look, applicable to the repair. Unfortunately for me, the defective USB connector in the printer cannot be obtained. I guess it was worth $70 to finally learn that HP printers are break-down, non-repairable crap.As I've had two previous HP printers to die on me, it's three strikes and you're out, Hewlett Packard. I will not be pouring any more money down the HP sinkhole.
Not a bad product, but nobody knows who makes or supports these things any more! Look at whatever PVR your Cable or Sat company has, or just get a TiVo.
My GOD! I had faith in Panasonic and have never had a problem until now. I bought this less than 2 years ago and suddenly it stopped working for no reason at all. It will not power on at all now. Check out this bug, it is all over the internet, just punch in the model number DMR-ES10 and something like won't power on, etc... it gets worse. I called Panasonic "customer service". If you consider being rushed through the call, repeatedly having questions unanswered then LITERALLY being hung up on customer service, then I guess that's Panasonic's benchmark for service. I was told to mail it in, wait 2 or 3 weeks, then I will receive a call letting me know IF it can be fixed. If so, I will then get the cost. Are you kidding me. If this is a widely known issue, shouldn't they be taking the hit, fixing and shipping it for free and laying out the red carpet? Oh, to add insult, I've been recording one of my favorite shows for about 7 episodes, but I never got a chance to finalize the disc, so I basically wasted weeks recording something that won't play in anyone else's DVD player (no power, no chance to finalize the disc) and finally I have a rented DVD in the player now from Blockbuster that I can't get out. In 3 weeks, it will be extremely late, who's going to pay the late fees? Me of course. As I write this, I STILL don't know what I'm going to do. I don't know what else to say except - Never again Panasonic!!
Used it to calibrate three different monitors - an old 16" Eizo LCD, a Dell laptop, and a Compaq laptop, and all came out looking the same shade of magenta. Just didn't work and had to return it.
Had one of these for a little over a year before the male 3.5mm plug started showing signs of a loose connection... and that was pretty much the end of that. After a few trips getting distracted jiggling the confounded wire to get the connection reestablished I gave up and threw the thing out. Not really the value for money I had hoped for, but unless you end up with a lemon like mine, it's a very decent product that does what it claims to do.
I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas and paid $100. I was tempted by the low price but should've known it was too good to be true. I've never owned a Nikon before and don't intend on owning one again. After about 6 weeks the lens became stuck while extended. After researching the problem on-line I found many other users had the same problem. The part that realy sucks is that Nikon do not regard this as a camera failure and will not repair it under warranty despite the fact that the camera was only a few weeks old. They would however repair the camera for $165. Duh! I bought a Sony Cybershot years ago and have never had a single problem. I guess my daughter will be getting a Sony now.
Memory on this site is overpriced. Living in Saint Louis, I can at least MATCH and usually BEAt these prices and save the postage amount plus getting the memory immediately! This place is no bargan.
Solid speaker drivers, however the fit is uncomfortable and tends to pinch ear after wearing for any extended period of time.
I bought it in April 2009 and it broke in January of this year.. I bought it to replace a logitech which I lost :( The logitech had worked great.. this one was alright except it was kind of temperamental.. it didn't work quite as well as my logitech and now it doesn't work at all soo... I don't recommend it.
I used it for snorkeling and the camera broke due to water entering the case. I think it is not suitable for even light water activities. It is not a very tight seal so be extra careful. If it leaks once, then the camera will get water damage or stop working like mine. Maybe others will have better luck. Or even tape the seal shut or something.
Much has been said about how poorly this lens performs since it is not multi-coated, but that is the least of its problems. The lens I received is very poorly constructed. The glass does not sit tightly within the metal frame; it moves and rattles around. I would never install this on a lens a care about, and I certainly will never consider another Tiffen filter. Fortunately, I did not pay for this filter (it was free with a new Canon lens) and thanks to the reviews I had the good sense to order a more expensive mutli-coated filter at the time I bought my lens. I'll keep this one around in case I ever want to try some type of 'risky' shot where I'm likely to end up damaging the filter.
I got an error trying to install this card. I do this for a living so I ought to be able to install a simple PCI card. But not this time. I spent the extra money on the name-brand card because I read about the Adaptec Support from other reviewers. Well first, their website was useless. The suggestions they had were'nt even close. Then I decided to talk to a live person - but wait! You need a credit card and have to pay $10 for phone support. So I e-mailed a detailed description of the problem to them. After 48 hours, no reply. I found a MS KB article that told me exactly how to fix the problem.
I received this monitor as a christmas gift and after using it for a few weeks it does not work any more. Their is a smell which I believe indicates something internally has fried. Their is no manufacturers warranty and no where to send it to and amazon is not helpful at all. It's a piece of garbage.
I have owned the Tom Tom 720 (it was a gift) for over a year. During that time, it functioned well. However, a few days ago, the Maps, other than Guam, disappeared. I am not a novice with these products. I was sure that the U.S. maps had somehow been deleted. I contacted Tom Tom and was given instructions on how to recover the maps or reset the unit. I followed the advice precisely. No luck. Tom Tom concluded that the maps were, indeed, lost. They said the only way to restore them was to purchase/download for $69.95. I must admit, this did not cheer me up. Not planning to drive in Guam anytime soon, I tossed the Tom Tom in the garbage. I will purchase another GPS; you can guess what brand it will not be.The only way to deal with companies like this is to not patronize them. I encourage you to look elsewhere.
I, too, got the infamous error 41, and called the number the other reviewer listed (Brother) and they told me I had to take it to a service center for repair, that it was not covered at all since it was out of warranty. It has become a large doorstop now, since its replacement cost is far less than the repair cost. Even before the death error, it had such poor print quality and needed constant cleaning cycles that it was frustrating at best to use this machine. Maybe if it was used constantly it would keep itself clean, but I only used it for a couple pages per month. I would highly recommend staying away from Brother.
I have had two Cannon digital cameras. Both have suddenly stopped working after a few months with an E18 error. This error seems to be common among Cannon cameras. It appears the lens motor stops working. Nothing you can do about it.
it does help connect quicker, but the cord is only 2 meters. so, the only place to run it is out the passenger door and up on the roof. and if a passenger turns down the sunvisor, the cord will drop into their face. even my XM radio external antenna was 25 feet. With that I was able to run it along the trim, hidden, then out the trunk. Too bad the Magellan antenna wasn't longer. Oh, and the plug itself is some proprietary thing, so you can't find an extension.
We received this DVD player as a gift for our wedding. We moved recently after that and didn't get around to hooking it up until about 5 months after we received it. Well, it never worked. It would turn on, but would not read any kind of disk. I called Philips Customer Support and they informed me - well too bad. You can drive 3 hours to a Philips repair shop and pay to have it fixed yourself, but would not warranty their product. They told us the eye was probably damaged which is why it would turn on, but never recognized any disk - and we tried quite a few of them. Even a CD - nothing.I would highly warn against buying any Philips product, as even though it said it had a 1 year warranty - they refused to honor it. The service was terrible. What a waste.
In February, 2008, I purchased 3 different sets of the 530HCX through Amazon and ended up returning them all for the same reason; the radios do not transmit consistently. My husband and I tested them around the house, inside and out with frustrating results. The Garmin's would rarely transmit. We feel there is a problem with the button that keys the radio. I called tech support several times and was walked through different settings but nothing worked. I was told by Garmin that they had not had anyone else reporting this problem. Amazon was great about returning them and refunding my money. My husband and I love the idea of combining the gps with a radio so that we don't have to carry sep. units when hunting. We thought that perhaps Amazon got a bad batch of radios so we purchased one at Cabela's to test it against one of our Motorola radios. When I got it home, same problem, it would not transmit. To add insult to injury, the unit had stored and named waypoints from a previous user - so it had been previously owned and returned to Cabela's! No wonder Garmin is unaware of this problem if retailers are taking back the radios and putting them back on the shelf! We later learned that a friend of ours had purchased one as did all of his buddies for a snow-mobile trip. They ALL reported problems with the radios and returned their units. So that's 13 530HCX products returned in Feb./March 2008 from the Boise, ID area because the radios didn't work. I am only posting this now because I was unable to express my displeasure at the time without getting very nasty. I was just researching this product today to see if there were others who had the same problem because when speaking recently to 3 different local retailers about it, none of them had been receiving complaints from customers. Maybe Garmin fixed this glitch but I don't have enough confidence to shell out the money for them again.
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.
Hate this program and am shopping around for something to replace it with. I'm not sure why Microsoft had to scrap Frontpage instead of working with what they had and upgrading. I had developed a website design business around that software package in spite of its limitations - and there were definitely some limitations. I will not recommend this product to anyone and I will be converting all of my client websites to a different program... in the meantime they will be maintained in Frontpage while I shop around.
Appallingly awful product. I hope they're using these in North Korea and Iran in mission-critical systems. We would have nothing to fear from them.
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.
I just got this thing this afternoon. I was so excited about the features! As you will read on many other posts, the sound quality is AWFUL! You can actually hear the hard drive and electronics in the iPod (5th Gen) thru the speakers. Buzzzz, whirrrrr, bzzz, bzzzz, click, click. Aaaaaargh! It's awful, especially at low volume. And yes, the display is EXTREMELY BRIGHT as in one of those super bright LED flashlights!I really had higher hopes for this device. Perhaps even mediocre hopes at least. This thing is ONLY fit for the garbage can or the garage. And that's not an exaggeration! Find something else.
This battery is generic as they come. The battery casing is a solid green plastic with no markings whatsover on it. The battery even game in a lightly padded envelope. I was expecting better packing. The battery wasn't dead but tested low as it wasn't the full 7.2v it was supposed to be. It was approximately 4 volts. Basically, I'm out $5 and my laptop still needs me to program it every time I turn it on since it still has a bad cmos battery and can't hold the time.
I've had these for two weeks. The silicone ear pads fell off in the first week and I had to replace them with aftermarket foam ones. Now, the metal screens over the "speakers" are falling off.The sound is pretty good, though, and I like having the volume control on the cord. It's a shame they aren't built better.
bought this just over a year ago and it has died. After one year you cannot even pay to have Lacie look at your hard drive. I was told to "throw it in the trash" by their customer support. I have bought BuffaloTech Terastation, Infrant ReadyNAS, Western Digital and Seagate drives and RAID arrays and this is by far the worst. If you want a hard drive that will not last and give just adequate performance during its short life expectancy Lacie is the way to go. I can't think of one single positive thing to say about the hard drive or their customer service. There are other cheap alternatives (some cheaper) that offer better quality. Good luck.
Hey, I wasn't expecting much but seriously, these are a pretty bad. I bought two of these for my office. The plastic shade comes all dented and looks so cheap. The stupid pieces don't fit together right and so if you move it, you have to pick it up from the base or it falls apart. AND the switch gets stuck pretty much all the time so that it's really hard to turn it. I'm the kind of person who enjoys fixing things so I've taken it apart and tried to fix it and its still rotten. The second lamp is just completely broken now after only 6 weeks. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!! I'm back on amazon looking for new lamps actually :)
I've been ordering this same brand of Memorex CD/DVD sleeves for maybe five years. I could deal with the decreasing quality every year. It was always better (thicker paper) than the next major brand or a no-name.This year -- no more. The plastic window was low quality for all 100 sleeves, loud and wrinkly and distractingly reflective with all the wrinkles. I'm so dissatisfied I'm going to return these.Another cheaper name-brand I accidentally bought a year before (also beginning with letter "M") with slightly thinner paper, at least is uniform and has a clear unwrinkled window.
I had the same problem as everybody else who had a problem, the whole monitor turned pink. I should have listened but didn't. Returning was easy with Amazon and free so no real harm done, just a waste of time.
Had this unit just over a year and the HO7 error has come up. Having looked at other postings and reviews, panasonic seems like a good brand to avoid.
I unfortunately paid a lot of money for this terrible camera. It was a huge disappointment. We missed many wonderful shots of our new son because the zoom on this camera just doesn't translate to the prints. Everything was off center. I was majorly disappointed in this camera,,,I thought Olympus was a quality name and boy was I wrong. I went back to using an old canon snappy and get pics that are 500 times better. Steer clear of this one. I also had the same on / off issues that another reviewer had. this camera is just plain awful.
I bought this for use with my Nokia 6620 Smart phone to sync with MS Outlook. The product has to be "forced" to operate by re-affirming the phone profile everytime I use it. It may have compatibility problems with the Nokia PC Suite software, so be fore-warned!
I got this case when I ordered my Canon SD110 (excellent camera). The camera fits inside and for the money I get the case gets the job done. I was a little disappointed there wasn't an extra pocket for memory cards or anything. My major issue with it though is that it seems to have worn off a good deal of the finish on my camera body....well, either that or it's leaving something ON my camera. I wouldn't recommend this unless you absolutely need a case and don't care how good it is.
I wish this book had ended differently, Actually, I wish that it had just ended. I thoroughly enjoyed reading &quot;The Little Friend&quot; with its wonderful attentive detail to atmosphere and characterization, but when I closed the cover, I felt cheated. I'm dismayed that I spent all the hours, many of them late at night, turning pages and devouring word after printed word, only to find that when it ended, there was no resolution. Nada, none, zip, zilch. Bleah. I like my books to have an ending. It doesn't have to be a warm, fuzzy, happy, feel-good ending, just an ENDING!I sure didn't find it here.
The item is deceptive, it looks like it is an in the ear phones. The product mainly hangs off ones ear, and the plugs are too big to fit in a normal sized ear lobe. hence they just hang off the earlobe. sounds ok, but does nothing to block off ambient sounds.
This product was a disaster. I hate is when you spend a few hours trying to figure out how to make a product work land find in the end it is incompatible with your system. I sent this one back for a credit - waste of at least 3 hours of my time.
I have always believed HDMI cables were all the same, but not true!! I just bought three 6 foot cables from Cmple and all three are cheap Chinese junk. Connecting to my DVD player and doing an A/B test with a good cable, all three failed. The first cable provided video and audio but excessive noise snow on the screen. The next two cables not only had noise but scrambled yellow and greeen horizontal bars, no video or audio. I compared all 3 through the same ports and setup against an inexpensive cable I knew to be good and determined the new HDMI cables were all defective.I am still of the belief that as long as the cable will carry a signal and not pick up interference you should not pay excessive ampounts for HDMI. Always had good experiences with other brands of cheap cables but these products don't work and for $1.77 each they are hardly worth the return postage!!!
My husband bought this for a fishing trip to Canada. When he opened the package on the day he was to use it the screen had several squiggly lines across it and they never went away. It made it hard to read the display. I contacted the company (Hummingbird) when he returned for a return authorization- had to hold on for over 25 mintues to get through to Customer Service- and the person who finally answered listened to my problem and said "send it back to us" and hung up. No address to send it to, no return authorization number, no suggestion of how long it would take or how they would repair or replace it. I don't have time today to go through another call but I guess that is the only way I will resolve this issue. Not very satisfied with the outcome so far.
Cant recommend this product, broke after a month, cannot get 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.
The device is pretty cool. The weak battery life is a serious minus. The TV Schedule upload doesn't work and therefore I cannot use the DVR functions of my docking station...and since getting help from their tech support is impossible (I have been trying to get someone for the past 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!) I am considering returning it to get a Zen vision even if it only has 30GB (my Archos has 160GB). What a shame! This product had so much potential - but the frustration of dealing with such incompetent buffoons has taken all the joy out of the experience.
I received the Cyberhome DVR1600 for my birthday (...). My experience started out as OK and went downhill from there. First of all, the Cyberhome model is not compatible with a satelite dish, so if you have a dish you won't be able to record over the air programming. Second, I hated the record feature. You must push the record button once for every 30 min of recording time, but there is no indicator to show how much time you have. I was recording a 2 HR movie and pushed the button about 6 times and it still stopped recording short of 2 hours...THAT WAS FRUSTRATING ! I also counldn't figure out how to set the thumbnail image for the menu screen. I sent a email to Cyberhome and never received a response. Other problems that I experienced: a few freeze ups that required unplugging the unit, when recording from a VCR I was receiving a "feedback" tone - once I started playing the movie the feedback went away. The remote is also very small and the buttons close together, the pause button is right next to the stop button, I was nervous (while recording) that my finger would accidently hit the stop button instead of pause. The last straw was my final recording...when I tried to finalize the DVD I received a disc error....and made another coaster. Luckliy I was right at the end of Best Buy's 30 day return policy - so I returned the DVR1600 and upgraded to a Magnavox MRV660 (....). So far so good with the Magnavox....no problems and it's compatible with satelllite TV.
We were really happy with this bag until the release button jammed on the handle just four weeks after we got it. The good news is that JanSport is honoring the warranty. The bad news is that the cost of shipping to their service center, which they refuse to cover, is quite high.
HDMI cables for less then $2?! Sounds too good to be true doesn't it?Well, it is. I ordered two, as part of an entertainment center upgrade for my Dads 70th Birthday. Both are defective.Red / white static when connected from: netbook, laptop, roku, x360, and ps3 to 3 different TV's, 2 different monitors in 2 different locations. I tried really hard to find some use for these.And should you want your money back? You get to pay for return shipping.You've been warned - buy a higher quality cable, or at least buy from a company that will stand behind their defective product and pay shipping costs for returns.
I'm just seeing this TV here while looking for other TV's and am reminded of my experience with it. I bought this TV in early 2006. By 2009 it became clear that, well, it wasn't clear anymore, everything took on a yellow-green hue. And I won't rehash it all here but there was indeed a number of class action lawsuits against this and other Sony rear-projection LCD units.
I am very upset with your customer service...The product does not work for me and I have been given a total run around in returning this item.
had a mcklein case in the past. decided to give this a try.the 'leather' seemed very low quality almost vinyl like.the case itself is way too big. almost like carrying a piece of luggage.the pic is better looking than the final product.returned it.
I purchased this filter from Amazon based on positive reviews I read here. The filter is very poorly made, I am shocked that so many rated this highly. Normally the reviews on Amazon are accurate indicators of quality. The glass in this filter is not fixed, in fact it doesn't fit properly. The glass moves back and forth in the casing,it is as though the filter housing was made for a much thicker piece of glass. As others have written it was also very dirty as though it had been handled. I'm guessing somebody else was unhappy and returned it.I have experience with Hoya filters and have always been pleased with their build quality. I have returned the Tiffen filter as of today and ordered the Hoya. I find the filters great for both the protection they provide and function they serve.
This item arrived and it was not quite what i expected. Since this was the deluxe case, I expected it to be a decent size. It's about the size of a man's hand. It's tiny - and since it is supposed to be able to hold any accessories you buy for the garmin - I can't imagine how small the garmin and its accessories are. Made me rethink the whole thing - but since it was a gift for my dad and my mum had bought the garmin, not me - well, it wasn't my choice. I'd possibly go to the store and check it out before you order it online.
After looking at most of the reviews for this product, I figured it would be a gamble to see if I would be a lucky one. Turns out my luck ran dry as I tried to painfully stick the game code with my xbox controller over and over again, always saying the code was invalid. Im going to assume many others have tried this right after they received their code if they did get it. I attempted to contact Amazon support for help, but figured out what to do instead.If you have a LIVE account (I'm going to assume everyone does when buying this product), try going on your computer and accessing your live account via computer and redeeming the code through there. This might save you a bit of trouble. The points instantly come in and I downloaded all I needed to download. So if you're having trouble validating the code, try using the laptop first instead of the xbox.The low score however comes in due to the lack of help amazon provides for its customers if they do have a problem (I got received help the morning after), telling me to contact support for LIVE is not good service. This is not so much a review against the actual product, as it is against Amazon for their lack of help about this matter.
The one positive thing I can say about this headset is that people seem to be able to hear me and I can hear them.The negatives far outweigh that positive, however. The part that goes around your ear, which can be flipped to allow wearing the headset on your right or left ear, is completely stationary. There's no way to adjust it in or out except by bending the rubber parts. The part where the earpiece attaches to the microphone/speaker assembly is hard plastic and very uncomfortable when it rubs against your cheek. The cord should be at least 8-12" longer. If I have the phone sitting on my desk and I turn my head or move away, the headset pulls the phone off the desk. The mute button can't be set in place and left alone. If you want to mute, you have to be holding the button down. This is a major inconvenience for conference calls when you want to take notes and have both hands free (which is one of the main reasons I use a headset).I'm seriously considering returning this.
Get a grip, idiot developers. Do you always know exactly the address you'r going to?
I bought these based on the Amazon reviews, but can't stand 'em. The sound is thin and harsh -- I had to push them in halfway to my brain to hear any bass at all, and man is it uncomfortable, even with the smallest rubber bits. The earbuds that came with the ipod hurt, but at least they sound alright.Maybe it's just discomfort with earbuds in general, I don't know. The one positive thing I will say is the little over-the-ear hooks work well at keeping them in place. But these are going back.
Run far far far far far away!!In February '04, I bought a Compaq Presario for $700 at Sam's Club. And I quickly learned why it was only $700...They usually only come with 250W Power Supplies. They have no case fans in them. And it you try and put any case fans in them, the power supply really isn't powerful enough to handle it (plus, you'll have to buy extention adaptors to add them in - since there are no open sockets on the power supply).Within a month, I had to send in my monitor to be replaced (it was dimming in and out).What I ended up doing was.... I bought a new case (400W PSU). I tried putting the old motherboard in the case, and connect the lines, and it wouldn't power up. So I bought a new motherboard (since I really needed the PSU, and the case was better looking than the original), and while I was there, I bought a GF FX 5200, since the stock video card on the mobo wasn't good enough to handle games or even PhotoShop.*sigh*Then finally... I had enough of the darn thing, and took it back to Sam's Club where I got it. But I couldn't find my receipt for it, so I could only get my $800 back on a gift card (grrr). Sam's Club didn't have any components to finish the computer - neither did Walmart. So I was stuck buying $800 worth of crap instead.Believe me.... You get what you pay for.....Remember to save your receipt... just in case you want to return it in the future.POS Computer... grrrr
I purchased this item from Kaito Electronics. They called me and said the one I originally wanted was not in stock they were going to upgrade to another unit. They sent a used,lesser unit. The batteries were rolling around in the box..the box was ripped at both corners and there was no instruction booklet or any other paperwork with it. When I wrote about not wanting a used one they said they would check into it - that was the beginning of April. I sent several emails...still nothing from them. So much for this company.
We can't get them to work. Static only. Instructions say to press the tune button but there is NO button. We have had several friends look at them and no one can figure it out. They look nice sitting next to the TV though.
I bought these for a trip to Yellowstone. The only word I can think to describe the image is foggy, especially in bright sunlight. I ended up using a pair of 8x21 Tasco cheapies that have a much clearer image than these. The 2x extra magnification doesn't do any good since the image is so bad. I don't know if mine are defective or if it is just the quality of the binocs. They are also much bigger than I expected, but still very compact. I will definitely be returning these.We'll call the 1 star rating for the compactness and look & feel of these.
I bought this DVD player for my son to use in the car. It worked fine, at first--sound wasn't great, but all in all--he was pretty happy with it. For no apparent reason, after 6 months the screen went very, very dark. I called the Audiovox customer service "hotline" and was told that I could get it repaired for a flat fee of 93$. So...beware--the quality of this product is suspect. I guess the old adage holds true...you get what you pay for.
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 bought this item to add a phone jack for my Dish Network DVR. The house I just moved into does not have a jack anywhere near the DVR, and I don't have the ability to install one.Setup was very quick, and I thought things were going to be good, but after about 30 seconds on a voice call, I found that this unit causes a lot of noise on the other phones in the house that are not connected to it.Very disappointed with it.
Disappointed. Followed the instructions and even tried Window's XP Detect New Hardware utility with no success. Will keep trying but does not work out of the box as expected. The vendor, Beach Audio, Inc, was responsive with their Amazon email posting reply but even they must defer to the manufacturer's technical support. We all know how much we look forward to calling tech support. After successfully building numerous computers, I reinstalled my old Belkin Pre-N wireless adapter which has been acting up and will try installing this product again at a later date - maybe.
Don't buy this. You can read all the reports about how the remote doesn't seat well into the charger and I'm telling you the problem is real. It sounds like a simple problem, but it is really annoying...the thing is constantly beeping every time you walk by because the vibrations caused from walking rattle the remote in the cradle causing the remote to lose contact and then fall back into contact at which time it beeps twice...imaging for every footstep in your house the thing beeps twice -- it can drive you crazy. Well, it drove me crazy and I tossed my three units in the trash.
Go to their website; under support user's forum, search: zen micro headphone jack defective.You will see 875 reasons not to buy this junk. The first article is on how to fix your defective ZEN with a glue gun and a soldering iron,..and it has 875 hits,..well, 876 including me now. What a club of losers I now belong to. I seriously suspect that all these folks giving rave reviews have not owned their ZENs very long. I loved it when I first got it, too.Then I searched the creative website,..they say "we have not yet determined if the headphone jack is defective"...great way to treat your customers, folks. You need to fire your QC manager ASAP for spoiling the reputation of your brand. And own up to the defect, on your website,..and fix our broken ZENs, regardless of warranty or receipts, etc,..or you're going to have zero customers in a couple years.
The other two reviewers got it mostly right. But let me make it clear: this lightly moistened wipes can indeed remove fingerprints and dust -- and even prevent dust build-up for a few days. The problem is, when the cleaning liquid dries, it leaves ugly fog-like marks on your LCD screen. I've found out that after it dries, using a lint-free soft cloth to lightly polish the screen helps clean up the screen completely. But then, I could have just used the cloth to remove cust and fingerprints.I think these wipes can be helpful when you have serious fingerprints or dirt (not just dust) on your LCD screen. Otherwise, for most people, this is just a waste of money and can actually make you frustrated.
We have 3 of these at work and I have 1 at home. All are plauged with problems. Drivers fail all the time. Pens have problems and are difficult to replace. When I plug another USB device it it disables this tablet. on 2 machines when I plug in a headset, the tablet goes wacky. They are some really unrealiable tablets that require constant rebooting to keep them running. Wacom support is no help at all.
I have been through three of these now and I am completely done. The only reason I got the last one was because the store offered a replacement insurance for an extra five bucks. When the sharpener wore out after 3 months, the store said the manufacturer's warranty (2 year) took precedence. Their process of replacement is not worth the time, and do I really want another one anyway???My first grade teaching partner has had the exact same experience with these. We sharpen a lot of pencils every day in first grade, and these don't last.
I rarely write bad reviews, but this one surely deserves it, and I wish Amazon would allow us to give it 0 stars. I went to return this item today, and the return window expired yesterday:(This product does not work! It makes our printer overheat, it just makes a loud noise and that's it. It's not printing, so I cannot tell you how the print quality is.Save your money, do not buy this product!
I really was looking forward to reading this book, however, by page 250 or so, I just wanted it to get to the point so I could put it behind me. The author's style of writing is intricate and delicate, making for long and eloquent sentences that wound their way into to paragraphs full of promise and drama. The disappointment, however, is how the author failed to make any of these paragraphs tie into anything even resembling a plot. What is sold to the reader on the back of the book as a mystery, is in actuality a muddle of characters, plots and subplots that have absolutely nothing to do with one another and failed to fully mature. I wasted so much time on plodding through this morass, that by the time I finally reached the wretched, anti-climatic end, I immediately threw the book away in frustration and disappointment. I didn't even feel it was worth of inclusion into my personal library. What a shame.
I've had my remote for almost a year now and I do have to admit that it does an excellent job at programming the remote and easily entering all the codes, etc... plus there seems to be a ton of buttons for every conceivable use. The only problem I have with this unit is that it sits on the table next to me where I rock in my Lazy-boy recliner. This may not be a problem for some folks, but the remote wil constantly light up while I rock since it senses the vibrations of the chair through the floor. I usually have to leave it turned over so it doesn't constantly turn on and off while I watch a movie or show in the dark. Also, within a week the batteries are dead due to the constant movement from me or my wifes chair (she does not like it at all since the buttons are a little hard to find for her and she dislikes the short "lighted" period while she tries to find the right button). I have tried to place it in other areas around me but nothing is in reach. Plus, I am unable to sit and actually hold the remote (yes, I'm a man and like to have control of the remote - haha) but I have a Tivo unit that I was using with the remote and I usually had the remote in my lap to quickly skip commercials, etc... but in the dark and as I rocked in my chair, it would constantly light-up and was actually extremely annoying. I have since "retired" this remote and use the Tivo remote now except when I need to control the DVD player or Yamaha receiver. The remote sits on a desk and I retrieve it when I need to use the receiver, DVD player, or even the VCR on a rare occassion. It would be much better if I could "turn on/off" the lighted buttons versus it coming on all the time at the drop of a feather. As I said though, this remote does an excellent job at tackling the "all-in-one" remote issue, it just doesn't work for those of us who like to "rock" or move around in our chairs.
Worked well till a little past warranty, then the clogged head thing. One color then the other stopped working. Expensive ink cartridges left, now unusable.
I have the dreaded electronic noise that everyone with a Prius has had when plugging an audio device into the aux port when also powered by the 12 volt port. I installed this inline on the 12v+ side like the application chart shows. It made absolutely no different.
It's a five-disc changer, and its main advantage is that I don't have to get up from the couch to change DVDs all the time. On the other hand, I have to plan what 5 movies to watch next. I have found the best usage to be to load the player with such as all three DVDs of the Lord of the Rings, or a multi-DVD series.The indexing system is poor. At the push of a button, a display appears with 5 entries saying "Unread." After selecting each entry in turn, the DVDs are recognized by the system and the display changes to "DVD-1", "DVD-2", etc. The player doesn't pick up the titles or any other identifiers from the discs, so it's up to you to remember what you have loaded and the order of the DVDs, 1 through 5. That's a pain.Another irritating maldesign is that you have to explicitly press a memory button in order to save your place in a movie. Then when you turn the unit back on it can take you back to the last save point, but in doing so it clears the save point, so if you turn the unit off and on again without pressing the memory button again you have lost the save point.Would I recommend this unit? It depends. In my case, I have a hard time bending down. So now I have to bend low only a fifth as much as before. Otherwise, I wouldn't look at this unit twice. It's inexpensive, and rightfully so.
RF feature doesn't work for me. The base station does not receive the remote's commands unless the remote is a foot or so away from it. I've installed the extension flashers and tried to place the base station away from any interference, still didn't work. I gave the remote to a friend that doesn't need the RF feature, and got a Next Generation battery based RF transmitter, which doesn't work the RF-20, but works like magic with the Philips universal remote that came with the TV, which is also much prettier than the RF-20.
Check out the reviews of older Brother MFC units. They have a serious problem with ink consumption that is intentionally designed to force customers to buy unnecessary ink cartridges. I suspect that this problem remains in the newer models. Due to a self-cleaning function, the Brother machines constantly use up ink by sqirting small amounts through the inkhead. So, even if you NEVER print in color, the color ink cartridges will run dry in a few months. You are then forced to but new cartridges because the machine will not print at all if any one of the four cartridges is "empty." The self-cleaning function cannot be disabled.Most people use black ink most of the time. They will be surprised, therefore, to find that they actually have to buy color cartridges just to keep printing in black. Another problem is that the machines often sense that a cartridge is empty when it is still half full. No matter, it shuts down the machine. You have to replace the cartrige.Some people claim to have gotten around this problem by using black electrical tape to cover the area of the cartridge that is viewed by the ink-sensing LED light.Beware of Brother! Don't buy unless you confirm that this problem has been corrected by Brother.
there are several reviews that say this does work with three prong laptop plugs. I can't figure it out so can someone explain? I have a Mac and the plug doesn't seem to want to fit it.
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 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.
Take a thesaurus and look up the word bad, horrible and retched. Enough said. This did not even work when i set it up. it was hard to use and the camera could only take like 5 pics. Oh, and it was a gift! I had to give my own camera away so that my little Niece wouldnt cry!
Flickering when conntected to tv through u-verse box, also when connected to laptop i get a blamk grey screen what a waste of 5bucks since i bought three of em dont bother wasting your money on these
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I had high hopes for a decent pair of cans for under $50, but, alas, it's not these. First, they are TINY. Admittedly, I wear a 7 and 3/4 size hat, have been accused of having a "fat" head or a "swell(ed)" head, as it were, but golly, these cans were excruciating after 10 seconds of wear. On top of that, no discernible bass at all. I want a natural sound to monitor home recordings, so I'm not looking for super-brain-rattling bass, just a clean sound. These sounded like literal tin cans, emphasis on tin. I think you get the picture by now. My trustySony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups's (about $15 at Amazon) are infinitely better and even though they're not as comfy for my size head as I'd like, the sound is ideal and the fit much, much better than the Sennies. I returned the Sennheisers. I'll wait till I can afford $100+ for a real upgrade to studio-level cans. Happy listening and recording to all.
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.
This is very nice little gadget here (maybe even too small for me). It sounds fantastic, the earphones are pretty good, so is the radio. Video player though is useless. It is promised to have 15 hour battery life?! Might be so, but with embedded Lithium ion battery it is 40 % less a year from now. Since the battery is not replaceable, lifespan of the player is only few years. Before you buy, consider that after the battery is worn-out, so is the the player.
I purchased an InMotion 9 speaker in December. It came with an AC wall outlet plug not for the USA, but one for Asia. Afer a very long hold 27 minute period in the queue on January 3, I was helped and told that I would receive a new outlet plug within 5-6 business days.LONG STORY SHORT, IT IS MARCH 18, 2008 AND I STILL DO NOT HAVE THE PLUG. Every time I call (and it's every 7-10 days), the plugs are due in tomorrow, next week or "it's in the mail to you." Today I spoke to a new manager and he will FedEx me a plug tonight because "they are always in stock." I would like to believe him, and am hopeful...I will NOT but any product from Altec Lansing again after being treated like this. This is pathetic.
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.
I have used wireless mice in the past, both bluetooth and RF frequency models. So far, I have not found one that is stylish, small, and charges while on the cradle. I thought this Saitek mouse would be cool. It's description specifically says that it has a "recharge cradle".Well, guess what. It is stylish, but its also HUGE. The worst part though, is that the falsely claimed "recharge cradle" doesn't charge the mouse when its on it, instead it charges an extra battery that you have to replace BY HAND when the current battery suddenly goes dead! Lame!I was hoping that with this mouse, by placing it in the cradle every night, I would eliminate the instances when I have forgotten to plug in my wireless mouse and its battery dies. Unfortunately because of POOR design implementation you still have to struggle with this occurring. And it gets worse. Most mice, when the battery dies, you just plug them in and keep using them while they charge. With this crappy model, when your battery dies, you have to manually remove the battery, replace it with a good one, put the bad one on the charger, continue. Ridiculous.And now the worst part. Guess how long each battery lasts? Not very long for its size, a mere 10 HOURS!This mouse is bogus... save your money for better tech and DON'T order it. Mine is going back immediately.
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.
The printing is fine. The ink usage is as other people have stated, it is completely absurd. Brother has outdone themselves with this piece of garbage... I print with color so infrequently, maybe 10 pages total in the time that I've owned this printer (about a year) have been color and I've had to replace the color cartridges on numerous occasions. Also, it should be noted that the printer identifies the cartridge as being out of ink when the cartridge gets to approximately half empty. Another issue is that when any of the cartridges is "empty," NONE of the printer's functions work until you replace that cartridge (including faxing and scanning) forcing you to spend more money on Brother products or never use your printer again. I will never, EVER buy another Brother printer. This is the second one I have owned and the other one was a piece of garbage, too.
I bought this screen to use with a manual focus Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85 ZE. The image split is not large enough to allow a sensitive reading when the lens is used with f/1.4. The actual focus can be off several inches (ears very well in focus, while you target for the eyes, etc.).
I have asked Amazon to no avail to correct the claim that this unit charges both AA and AAA batteries. There is no way to fit AAA batteries in this unit and no mention inside the package of the ability to charge AAA batteries. Amazon just got it wrong, so I returned mine.
I have repeatedly been warned that LaCie drives have chronic problems with overheating, and my own experience supports this. I lost about 300 Gb of photographic and video material when a LaCie drive failed on me.If you do video or photography, the drive will heat up since it will be accessed constantly by the computer. A drive should have more than just a heat sink -- noisy though it might be, a fan can save your drive. Or the must have a very good heat sink. LaCie doesn't not seem to measure up on this count.I would be particularly wary of a large drive in a compact enclosure. Where is the heat going?I have had good experiene with G-Technology drives (G-Raid, G-Drive Q, etc.). They are more expensive.
When I plugged it in it attempted to install automatically and failed. Then I went to manually install it and found there were no drivers listed for XP64bit. I tried some of the other drivers, but none worked. I called technical support and told them I couldn't find any XP64 drivers. They told me to re-install it using the proper drivers. I told them I couldn't because there were none available on their website. They told me to go to their website and type in the model number of the device (GUC232A) which I did. Then they said to down the correct driver. I said "There is no XP64 bit driver listed here." They paused for a long time and then said "Sorry, we have no XP64 bit driver for this."
This product has finally made me give up entirely on Linksys. After buying nothing but Linksys for my home network and recommending them to countless people, it is time to move on to something else. These people are terrible. The only thing worse than the awful hardware, is the awful support. By the way, if you open it and it doesn't work, they'll make you pay to ship it back to them. That's after weeks of discussions even after it is clear the box isn't working. They finally did send me a new one, to replace the router that failed after three weeks, that was a replacement for the earlier model that only worked 6 - 9 months. The new one didn't even work out of the box, so I am looking for something other than Linksys. By the way, I have a Masters degree in Information Systems, It's not too complicated, it's just poorly made, and poorly supported. and I don't work for a competitor, just an unsatisfied customer.
Never had a more un reliable unit in my life..Died after 1st movie..It looked good at first, threw out shipping box figuring it was a winner, now I am the loser. Stuck with a unit that does not work..out the money and up the creek with a piece of s**t I am greatly disappointed with performance and reliablility of unit..out $64 buck =and now have a unit thatlasted for one movie...be for warned! As for Amazon...suggest you shop local where there is customer friendly support, I don't even have an address to send this unit back to...Yes I am upset!]
This mouse is junk. It has oil in side pockets and this goes all over your hands.These microsoft folks are crooks - would you agree?
Not much I can say about this... Didn't work a bit when it arrived. Great concept, simple design, failure on implementation.
I say ouch because with shipping and taxes I paid almost $3000 for this laptop and I wish I had returned it rather than tried to live with it.Even as I am typing this review on the P25 it is typically unstable; the cursor unpredictably shifts its position and I have to frequently make corrections. For the same reason, I cannot use Microsoft Word on this computer, even though I have tried installing two different versions. Instability is also a problem when I am on the internet; it skips back to the previous screen frequently.In addition, the quality of TV reception is not good on the 17 inch screen (the same signal is good on my TV set) and the voice and picture are not synchronized, sometimes slightly so, sometimes extremely so. Somebody knowledgeable told me this is true of TV reception on all computers; I wish I had known that before I bought this P25.I should mention that I had just previously sent back a Dell laptop with many of the same features because it was crashing and locking up out of the box. Because the Toshiba did not lock up and crash out of the box, I thought I could live with it. But I've come to regret that decision.If the P25 worked properly, it would be worth the money. And maybe others have had better luck than I have, or have been able to make adjustments. But I hired a technician to install wireless on this and another computer I own and he had such a frustrating time with Toshiba telephone technicians in India that he was fuming. The poor service provided by Toshiba is becoming notorious. Instead of the Chinese water torture, they are using the Indian telephone torture. That is probably the biggest risk you run with Toshiba, the poor service.What I suspect is that these multi-featured laptops cannot adequately do the demanding juggling required technically. We like the idea of everything being integrated, but the integration is an unachieved ideal, a fantasy.If I had to do it again, I'd get the exchange computer Dell cheerfully offered when the first malfunctioned. Or maybe the wisest thing would be to stop looking for a laptop that promises to do everything
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 bean is misrepresented on the box. It should say if you want to save up to 600+ song you have to sacrifice the quality of the songs.!! For good quality songs the bean will only store approx 225 songs. Sony Customer service is not direct with you until you speak to someone in "LEVEL 2" if you're not on hold for 40 minutes.
Problem 1: Although Apple endorses and sells this product, it does not fully support Mac OS X. After many frustrating problems with error messages about scanning that would not go away, instructions from Epson support to unistall and reinstall drivers, quit processes, delete files, etc., I finally found someone in Epson support who admitted that the CX5400 does not support the excellent fast user switching feature of Mac OS X, and that he had no idea if/when a fix was planned.Problem 2: I have had more problems with blocked ink flow on this Epson than on previous Epson printers. (This is the first I've had with three separate color cartridges.)Problem 3: Despite its better specs, the photo print quality of this printer is (subjectively) poorer than on my last two Epson printers.Minor quibble: This printer's start-up sequence is noisy, as is the &quot;klunk&quot; that acompanies the feeding of each new sheet. (This may not be a problem in the office, but is annoying in an open-plan home.)I have seen several other reports of problems with the CX5400 and would NOT recommend it. After many years of Epson printers, I will be switching to H-P next time; Epson quality seems to me to have fallen off. The extra cost of H-P is trivial compared to the cost of the time I have wasted with the CX5400.
It will function for about 3 weeks after the warrenty expires and then die. Go online and read the rio users forum. If you buy this product you will regret it.
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).
This product did not even come close to my expectations. It's actually not good at all. I tried contacting the company for help; got no answer. I tried to contact the company to be able to return; got no response. I am EXTREMELY unhappy with this product & service - or lack thereof.
I read so many reviews about Cyberhome and thought I'll jump on the deal, but I'm not impressed at all. Seems it doesn't read the disc too well or makes my DVDs skip alot. I watch my movies on the Sony DVD player and it's fine! Also, the disc tray is a bit slow on opening.I'm gonna jump in on the Norcent DP-302v and see how that goes.
I bought this DVD player because it was cheap and small. It fit perfectly atop my mini audio system. However, I decided to return it today because while watching a brand-new DVD, the skipping got progressively worse. It played the first half of the movie flawlessly, but then started to skip more and more. I removed the disc to check for any flaws or fingerprints. Finding none, I put the disc back in and used scene selection in the menu to go back to the chapter I was watching. I selected the chapter and nothing happened. However, I couldn't stop the disc, either. All I could do was power down and try again. I still couldn't skip to the chapter. I turned the unit off and on again and tried using the fast forward button to advance chapter by chapter, but at about chapter 15, it froze yet again. I ended up having to watch the last ten minutes of the movie on my laptop.Since the resume function doesn't work like it should, either; you need to be able to use the chapter search function. Since that doesn't work well, it's going back to WalMart, and I might just have to live with a full-size player instead.
This is a fairly solidly built mouse; and is rather intuitive and obvious to use. It has two buttons and a scroll wheel. Plug the snap-in receiver and start using the mouse straight away. Battery life is also good; with daily use a single AA cell lasts between 6-10 months.However... a measure of the quality of the device has to be also based on longevity. Two years after purchasing this mouse, one fine morning its left-click button stopped working. I tried turning off and back on the mouse, changed the battery, gave it a rest and tried again, dusting the mouse to remove any dust or particles that may have found its way in. To no avail. The button has simply stopped working. Two years is pitifully less. I have mice from the 1990s that still work. So this is fairly disappointing.This may well be a one-off, but that is little consolation. I expected better reliability and build quality.
Scans fine, prints ok. Haven't really noticed the obsessive self cleaning or abnormally high ink usage but I HAVE only successfully printed about 20% of the envelopes I have tried to print (about 20 out of 100!!) -- I even went for the more expensive "for inkjet use" envelopes thinking it was the cheap ones I was using that was jamming it. 1 prints fine (although not necessarily first), 2 come out, but they are smeared and printed on a slant, and then 2 just jam up completely. It is about to go out the window... I could live w/ the cumbersome loading of envelopes (and 1 at a time), but then for it to either ruin or eat them is infuriating.
Let me start by saying that I'm a raving Linksys fan. I've got a phone line network that uses their products, and a Linksys router as well. Until yesterday I was using their HPES03 to bridge my phone line and ethernet networks, and totally loved it. I decided I needed a firewall, NAT, etc., so the HPRO200 looked like just the device for me. However...The product really disappointed me. I simply couldn't get it to work, at all. A few things:1. There's no documentation for setting up Windows 2000 to work with it. You're simply referred to Microsoft networking documentation (*which* networking documentation is up to you to figure out).2. The tech. support line was busy every time I called. On Saturday *and* Sunday.3. E-mail support was ok, but the suggestions were ones I had come up with on my own.In the end, I shipped it back to Amazon and bought a 2Wire Home Portal 100 on sale at Office Depot. I had it up and running in about an hour, with no problems at all.Sorry Linksys, you struck out on this one. And like I said, I'm a real fan of your products.
I bought my FM114P 10 months ago. It stopped working couple days ago. Manual advises to contact Netgear support. I have been waiting on hold for nearly 45 minutes now; haven't spoken to a real person yet. At this rate I think I am going to chuck Netgear and go to another brand.
It is a relatively affordable hardware monitor calibration tool. For the hardware sensor, the suction cups don't really work well unless the screen has a "glossy" glass front covering the LCD panel. I don't know how well it calibrates monitors with large color gamuts as mine does since I have nothing to compare this with, but post calibration colors are different.My main gripe with the product is it's subpar software. A perfect piece of software should never remind the user quite arrogantly that "I'M HERE, YOU BOUGHT ME! LOOK!". The Pantone Pro software does exactly this by showing a splash screen on every startup. What is this, the early 2000s? There is only 1 purpose for the Pantone software, and it should be to evaluate light levels at user set time intervals. The software does this well. But the software is also required to load the calibrated .ICC profile. So, if the user does not want light levels evaluated and compensated for, the user must still load the proprietary software just to initiate the .ICC profile. This, I must say, is an extreme and vulgar fault.Pantone makes a profit from hardware sales and their proprietary software is available for anyone to download online. So, why not just have the proprietary software produce an .ICC profile that Windows itself can use without the extra bloat?
The cable doesn't work at all with my laptop, while others work. For that I could blame the length of the connector.When I connected it to a Mac mini, it does connect with the monitor (I'm using 1920x1080)- though after a while, glitches appear (a lot of green pixels distributed randomly). Moving the cable solves it, for a while. Same things happen when I connect it to the PC and other monitor.
I haven't received my plan yet. Can you look into this for me.Ben Bland
I was fooled. I thought, "Oh, a vertically polarized, amplified antenna ought to work pretty well, at least a little better than the antenna built into the power cord of my tabletop radio." Well, folks, it doesn't. In a few minutes, you can make a very simple passive dipole antenna (i.e., a hunk of wire, basically) with a piece of 300-ohm flat twin-lead wire (you know, the stuff that's flat with two wires about a 1/4" apart in molded plastic...goes for about a dime a foot) that works better for FM. I know because I did a side-by-side comparison between the Terk and my homebrew dipole...the dipole pulled in the station I wanted in stereo while the Terk antenna could only get me a noisy mono signal at any gain setting. As a radio hobbyist (licensed ham radio operator), I am ashamed to admit that I fell for this one, so please don't tell anyone.
We bought one of these and put it in the supply cabinet. Months later (when we couldn't return it) we opened it up and it did not work in our printer. You're just better off getting an HP brand cartridge that actually works or that MIPO brand or the Office Depot brand remanufactured cartridge. Those are the ones that have worked for us. (We have the HP 825C.)
My daughter sent me this camera as a gift for Christmas. The card said it was so I could keep in touch with my new grandson Noah. I was thrilled. It arrived the day before christmas and I ran out to get a memory card as the stores were closing Christmas eve. I ended up getting half of my pictures the next day-literally- a line of picture, a blank line, then a line of picture and then another blank line all down the picture. The problem, according to my computer savy son-in-law was that one of the heads wasn't recording and that was also the head with the sound. I sent the camera back to Amazon and received a new one. Good service from Amazon. I didn't get to use it again until February and I brought it to Florida where I learned some of the complicated menu selections.I came home pretty pleased with myself for having learned so much that I had some decent pictures from Disney. I took the camera to a Jimmy Fund ski race fundraiser and the camera jammed up. I could not get it out of video mode to camera mode so I could record. I tried everything. I called Sharp who told me to send it for repair to a company in the midwest. They've had it since March and the parts are backordered until May so only God knows when the camera will be fixed and operable. I will NEVER by a Sharp product again. Very dissatisfied with this service. I am on my way to the Bahamas next week without my camera. I am not a happy photographer!
I bought a PNY graphics card that recently died. The card has a lifetime replacement warranty, so I thought "no problem, I'm covered." Sounds simple. HOW WRONG I WAS. I bought the card in December 2002, so the thing is not yet 3 years old. It turns out that PNY considers the life of a video card to be 1 year (or so, they're not very specific) and refuses to service my card under the lifetime replacement warranty.I don't know about all you, but I consider my computer equipment to have a lifetime of more than 1 year, and even 4-5 years as I pass my old machine on to the kids.Bottom line: PNY doesn't have the ethics of a company I'm willing to deal with. I'd look somewhere else if I were you.
Did absolutely nothing to suppress the noise coming through my car stereo - tried regrounding, still no help - would not recommend
I ordered over a week ago and it still says "shipping soon." i could have learned how to solder one from scratch by now. how hard is it to put stuff in a box? i would cancel the order if i could and just one at best buy or something if i hadnt already made this grave error. ordered other products on newegg the same day and already received them. my $500 worth of other components that were delivered are USELESS until amazon gets its act together. will in the future incur the few extra dollars cost to avoid the inconvenience. by "super saver" they definitely don't mean time.
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.
Seems to bo slower than the Belkin I used to have. Software is not up to date. Hard to configure security and stay connected to internet. Only advantage is the USB printer port. Would not recomend
My laptop, iPad, and iPhone constantly disconnect from the Internet when connected to this router.When dropped, all devices still show that they are connected to the network, but even if I try to ping the router (192.168.0.1), no response is received. My only fix is to power cycle the router, which gives me connectivity for 5-10mins and cuts out again.Wired connections seem to work just fine, but wireless have never worked correctly with this router.I've upgraded the firmware to the latest build as well as reset the router back to factory settings multiple times, but the issue persists. Router is &lt;2 months old and is already going in the trash. Unacceptable!
my wife and i bought 3 of these cameras for our trip to St Maarten. the ones we took above water for the most part came out fine (as expected with any camera) but the underwater pics were cloudy and didnt pick up the colors of the fish/sea life we photographed. You are better off drawing an underwater picture w/ crayons because you will get better results.
This memory is usless to me. I have a 775 dual motherboard and this memory crashs the board regulary. Ran Memtest and found one chip is junk and the other just barely functional. ie Bad spots all through the first and only a few bad spots on the latter. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS. Try Kingston
Yep, that's it, only handles mono audio. Wish I'd known that before purchase and opening the package. This one's headed home.
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!
This player is not "yet released", a piece of information not showing anywhere, only given to me via email from amazon on the last day of the shipping estimate, two weeks after the initial order.The 1 star rating refers to amazon.com, as I unfortunately still cannot say anything about the pogo! player....To the unsuspecting customer,it still shows as available.Very aggravating..........
I'm not even qualified to call myself an "amatuer" astronomer, but can easilly spot the flaws in the scope. I recieved it as a gift, and am sad it can't be returned. The biggest pain is that it's not balanced and has no elevation fine tuning. When you loosen the knob to change the elevation the telescope rapidly falls and points straight up! Pretty tough to find anything when you're constantly having to hold the telescope from falling and looking through the cheap plastic viewfinder at the same time! Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere!
Product did not work as described. It turned on but the sign was so weak that you can barely here any sound. I tried multiple frequencies but no luck. You have to max the volume to hear and the sound quality is very poor.
It's an older model, but I thought it would at least serve it's purpose. But it won't hold a charge. It can be charging all day and then I try and go for a run and it dies within minutes. So it's sort of useless.
These sheets to cover the lcd are extremely flimsy and also quite difficult to place exactly as wanted on the screen. They're cheap and that's the extent of their value.
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.
D-Link is not providing a driver for Windows 7 64 bit operating system. I will not buy another product from D-Link or any other company (if I can help it), that doesn't provide drivers for a new mainstream operating system for relatively recent hardware releases. For the lack of some simple driver software, this hardware is completely useless with Windows 7. There should be a law!
I have 3 computers. I owned this mouse for about 6 months. Just stopped working one day. This is the second mouse from Microsoft that I have had over the years. Neither one of them was durable enough to make it to the one year mark.I own similar Logitech mouse products for two computers and a Dell that came with my other computer.I have not had good experiences with Microsoft hardware.
I hook this up with much anticipation but that lasted for about a minute. The only thing that showed on the TV was my wallpaper and that flashed on and off every few seconds. No icons were displayed or anything else for that matter. Going to try a more expense item. You get what you pay for.
I read the reviews and thought this would be the way to go. Like the Texan, my dish is about 5ft off the ground. Rabbit ears on the set get a much clearer picture than this waste of money.
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.
In order for my recorder to record these disc's ( my recorder specifies Maxwell DVD-RW)I FIRST had to have them formated via Burnaware ( a pc DVD burner)then had to reformat them again on did not work... To take a disc from the spindle and put it into the DVD recorder created nothing but a "cant record on this Disc"... Upon loading it immediately formatted -then the Error Code E4 appeard.I tried several ways of erasing and formatting before I found this process.So if you get a spindle of discs that when loaded immediately goes into format and then the Error Code E4 appears, try this process.. The PC program Burnaware is a free download. It takes me 35 minutes each disc to prepare.Hope this saves you some unusable discs.
I have had this router for over 9 months with constant use using it with mixed hardware. Currently I have a wireless desktop, 2 iphones, ipod touch and 2 laptops one being G and one N. The step down to G is not an issue for me and rarely do we have all the hardware connected at once. For the last month the router stops connecting for about 2 minutes a few times a day. I have checked for firmware updates and other users with the same issue with no ability to correct it. Prior to D-Link I have always used Linksys with no issues, I should have listen to associates and reviews and went with a different router.
Okay, I took this out of the box, tried WPA2, no go, WEP, no go, WIDE OPEN NO SECURITY, no go. Would not connect to ANY wireless adapter or notebook computer no matter what I did. Wired works fine but I wanted a wireless router. Past the 30 days return time so can't send it back to Amazon, forget D-Link they won't even talk to me. Really disappointed in this thing.
My husband bought this to use on trips when we had rental cars. It just stopped working after 2 days. We are returning it to Tom Tom for an exchange. While it was working, it was good. Will return to this review when I get the replacement.
I am so disappointed in this camera. I loved the feel and ease of it. The battery life was great and all the pictures looked so good on the screen but when I downloaded them they were terrible. A few pictures were taken from a close distance in perfect lighting and they were great but any pictures that used the zoom or had lower lighting were extremenly grainy and poor. If I had gotten a cheap deal on this camera I would not be so dissappointed but I paid a little more thinking I was getting a better camera. Don't waste your money
I purchased this to improve reception and got only a marginal improvement at best. Not worth the money.
I'm telling you guys for the last time, compared to the MX-GT80 and MX-GT90 of last year, this thing has NO BASS! You need to actually compare the systems before coming on here and BSing about the GT700. And it doesn't matter where you test them, in the store or at home, you will still be able to hear the difference! And just so you know, I used DJ Magic Mike and Techmaster P.E.B. to test these systems out! If you want to buy a brand new system, go for the HX-Z1 or HX-Z3, because they have a little more bass...I'm terribly sorry if you bought the GT700 and are now 'stuck' with it! Shame Shame, everybody knows your name! :-(
I have these in same room with transmitter, and have tried all ways of tuning/locating. When they work, very good, but they will not stay tuned on same program. Emit loads of static and whistles. Will only tune with volume at max on tv. Upstairs I have ARs & they work wondorously, even on low TV volume. The ARs also emit a wider sound spectrum. These RCAs are not as good as the speakers that came with my PC.
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!!!
While it worked the playback was fine. Then it went haywire -- refusing to play tapes -- ejecting them at will. Not allowing TV viewing while recording. Playing different channel audios to the wrong channel. Then the picture went fuzzy and it wouldn't allow the disc head tape to play. Lasted less than one year.
Bought it. Used it about six months. One day it refused to be accessed. Haven't been able to use it since!
The fast charging ports cannot be used when computer is connected to the hub. So no iPad charging and synchronizing at the same time. Why would someone design such a hub?
Absolute Garbage! freezes, skips, refuses to load DVD, buttons on face or remote inoperable while DVD is stuck inside. Don't buy this, just returned mine to Circuit City and purchased a different brand. DVD's that wouldnt work, or worked poorly on Magnavox, work flawlessly on new Machine.
The inside space is wasted(not designed smartly).The zipper knobs(holders)are metal.So,they make too much noise which makes carrying the bag annoying and embarrassing. It is ideal for storing an unused camera to avoid it from gathering dust. It is definitely worth$7.00. It is good for a camcorder, not a camera.
I'm chiming in because I too had an Epson CX 5200 crap out after about 1 year of use. I wish I'd read the reviews here before now because I would have contacted Epson tech support long ago if I knew this was a common complaint. As someone else mentioned, Epson will replace the 5200 with a 5400 for free (and send shipping labels, etc., with the replacement so you can send the old unit back). I don't know how well the 5400 does, but it's better than a printer that prints blank pages. And if it's a dud too, I'll gripe to Epson immediately for another replacement or a refund. So folks, don't get stuck with this lemon -- call Epson support and get the free replacement that is your due!
the installation of the huey pro is realy simple. the calibration is easy with going. the wizard works fine. the huey pro works realy fast and it supports dual-screen. it takes about 5 min/screen. after calibrating my screens (1CRT,1TFT,1notebook) are kind of reddish. first i thought i did something wrong. after trying to calibrate some more times the result was even the same. for that reason i registered at the pantone help forum, where i posted the problem. the reaction of the pantone support in the help forum was not realy quick (20 days).because i purchased the huey pro from germany i decided to call the pantone europe support in germany. the german support told me, that there might be a problem with one of the color sensors - seems that the problem occures sometimes and they know about it. so i sent the huey pro to the support, two days after that i had a brandnew huey pro. calibrated my monitors and... they are reddish. now i'm going to sent the huey pro in for one last chance...
Wrong product for john deere purple martin box I ordered. Returned it. No problem with return however. That's one main reason I order so much from Amazon.com. Return policy is great.
I HAD BEEN WAITING TO SET UP MY BLU RAY PLAYER TO STREAM NETFLIX. I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND 70 DOLLARS ON A WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER, it HAS TO BE A SAMSUNG PRODUCT IN ORDER FOR THE BLU RAY PLAYER TO STREAM. BUT THAT is ANOTHER STORY. ANYWAY.. I ORDERED THIS PRODUCT, IT HAD GOOD REVIEWS. I RECEIVED VERY FAST (THANKS AMAZON). because my computer is about 45'away from the blu ray and THE CABLE IS VERY THIN, TOO THIN FOR CABLE CLIPS. I DECIDED TO STAPLE THE CABLE TO THE baseboard for a snugger cleaner fit. I was about half way through, I hit the stapler and I look and see that the cable had been cut in half, I screamed in horror, a regular staple should not be able to cut a cable in half.. so I never got to use the product. This cable sucks This product probably does what it says it does..BUT DON'T USE A STAPLER>>>
This book needs a warning label on it - and not because of sexual content (if only it had some). The publisher should be warning readers how BORING it is! Do not read this book before driving a car or operating heavy machinery. Lawsuits should be filed shortly! Tartt should be held accountable for any and all accidents that occur as a result of the soporific tome. On "The Today Show" the first thing out of her mouth was how "hard" it was to write - she may have had trouble staying awake herself! That definitely comes across in the finished product - although it doesn't seem finished at all. It feels dashed together and incomplete. Is excessive length meant to compensate for that? The 12-year-old protagonist is a nice conceit, seems a good idea, but the reality is that Harriet is simply not that interesting. Harper Lee's got nothing to worry about; Tartt will never surpass her achievement with To Kill a Mockingbird. THAT book has a soul. This one is pure contrivance and will power. My warning to all unsuspecting readers and fans is: BEWARE: BOREDOM AHEAD! NO DOZE REQUIRED! And I have one question for Tartt: who or what is "the little friend?" There is NO such character in the whole book!
They work fine as regular headphones but the twist to fit system is a joke. It's stupid, it doesn't do anything.
I had purchased this product in the past and was happy with it. Last week I received another cable and it's not the same. It is too thin. Even the 3-6' HDMI cables that I own are much thicker than this one.
As others have said, light does come out. But, it is clearly dimished by the switch, too dimished to work with our receiver. This is not very useful;it splits but you don't get any sound.
After 5 years with my old $39 Visioneer scanner, I was excited to upgrade to a newer, faster model. I was anxious to use the slide/negative function. Unfortunately, I was disappointed from the start.Image quality of the slide/negative scans are so poor that I can't use them. To make matters worse, my particular scanner has a long white electrical band that continually "snags" during scans, jamming the entire scanner. If that isn't enough, today a piece of black rubber with electrical tape "fell" off from somewhere inside (I can see it beneath the glass) and now the scanner won't work at all.Customer service is no help. Waste of time, waste of money and I've never seen anything made so cheaply! It's been 6 weeks and even the glued-on labels are coming off... I'm hoping this is just a lemon and Visioneer isn't losing their touch.
I've had this unit (LS-500GL) for 1 year now and there have been consistent hardware problems. The unit would power off automatically or just stop communicating on the network without any notification. A hard reset was required every 2-3 weeks. I've called Buffalo Support a number of times and besides the customary 30 minute hold, they are less than helpful. The same answer applies that there's is nothing similar reported and just do a hardware reboot.Two days ago the fan went. Buffalo will NOT replace the device unless it's been purchased less than a year ago. If it's a few days older, as in my case, you're out of luck. There is NO repair service so the unit becomes an expensive doorstop.In short, the LinkStation has been working inconsistently for a year and there is no recourse or repair whatsoever after 365 days.Use caution when considering this device or even BuffaloTech as a vendor. Product and service are sub-par on many fronts.
The iHome has a nice case with a dock connector for 3rd generation and above iPods. Unfortunately the volume seems to have problems - as in it's really not loud enough even when turned all the way up. The headphone-style connector (for non-iPods) works very poorly. Overall the design is very nice, but the performance and sound quality are quite poor.
I have 3 of these drives and so far 2 of them have gone bad within 2 years. Yes, they are inexpensive but in my experience you will not get the kind of longevity one hopes for in a hard drive. If you decide to go with one of these drives I highly recommend you regularly back up the data or better yet make sure the drive is in a mirror raid with another drive. I'm hoping the 3rd one lasts a bit longer.
The Umax Astra 2000U has locked up completely on me after very limited service. I have attempted Power Cycling as recommended by the website, with no results. The VistaScan software, the scanner control strip module, and any attempt to access the TWAIN driver through Photoshop or Photodeluxe all crash my laptop. As other reviewers have testified, customer support is either nonexistent (via email) or unconscionably expensive (via telephone). Had God not convinced Pharaoh to free the Hebrews with the Passover plague, He surely would have bombarded Egypt with thousands of these useless scanners. Invest your money wisely: go HP.
I enjoy running and mountain biking with my iPod and iPod shuffle. I wear over-the-ear ear-bud headphones every day and own quite a few sets. My current favorites are some inexpensive ones branded Phillips (though I have seen other company's names on the same model) but I have been unable to find them recently, so I got these Sony's to try. Big disappointment.The sound is really quite poor. It is tinny and high, almost piercing at higher volumes, and totally lacks bass. Plugging my old earbuds into the same device without adjusting the volume and comparing it to these Sonys just underscores how poorly these perform.The fit is also lacking. When running, there is nothing which breaks the revery of hitting your stride like constantly having to shove an earphone back in your ear. They hang over your ear like overcooked linguini. I could even excuse the poor sound quality if they stayed put for more than 1/4 mile of running.I would only give them 1 star but they look kind of nice, so I decided to be generous.
Product no Longer manufactures, no tech support. , or warranty by Kodak, no longer on the market.ir should not be sold
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)
But, not worth not much more than 7 dollars. Hard to believe Grundig would put their name on something with a tuner that is this AWFUL. They make a solid case, put 3 speakers in it...and the tuner is worse than my clock radio-local radio stations are even fuzzy, non-existent at night. You can bet I will never buy Grundig ANYTHING ever again. People actually pay 150-200 dollars for this radio. Unreal.Lare
I ordered this Network storage so everyone in the household could have one central location for pictures, videos, etc. They do not tell you that it does not work with any external hard drive to save, edit. You can only store directly to external hard drive and then hook it up to this adapter to access it. Cannot save directly from your computers on the network. This is a terrible product and Dlink shuld remove it from the market.
When I got this I thought it was a good deal. Now I am back looking for a new one. I used it for SKYPE phone calls. It was fine the first few months I got it. I take care of it, plus it was not my main headphone. I have a SONY that is great wished they also have one with a microphone.It worked great the volume control and the flexible wire of a mike it's easy to adjust but very easy to bend. After two months the sound went in the left ear not sure if it's because of the design or where the microphone is placed. Thought I would limp along since I didn't use it too often but I tried to adjust the thin microphone wire and it's coming apart. This is after 4 months of light use. I didn't drop it or used it too often just light use.
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.
Worked for 30 minutes while I was setting up wired connection and then died: it does not pan or tilt, the light is flashing yellow, reset button does not change anything. Panasonic CS said it was defective... go figure.
After spending an additional $150. to have it professionally programmed following purchase (as the earlier version programmed of Phillips Pronto couldn't be "converted"), the LCD screen "died" within only months of purchase and couldn't be repaired. The repair company representative told me he has seen this several times with the Prontos and urged me to try a different brand (Aurora), which I have.
I have an Epson Stylus C82 - a printer for which this product claims to be compatible. It is not. The printer cannot identify, and therefor rejects the cartridge.
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.
After replacing the unti several times and going through firmware updates the Philips DVP642 never really performed as advertized. DivX worked poorly, if at all, and MPEG4 did not work at all. At best it is a "tolerable" DVD player offering nothing at all to distinguish itself other than its price.I would not recommend this product to others.I checked with the DivX organization and was not at all impressed with their certification program because of the very poor performance of this player.
Make sure you have a camera that is capable of working with this lens. After initially thinking it would, my camera did not, and I wasted my money.
I purchased this second hand, and I put it in the cigarette lighter. As soon as I did, my entire stereo blew out and I had to go to the dealership to fix it. I think I'd rather have the cassette stereo hooked to the iPod because its much less damage and plays better than trying to find a dang station in the middle of a huge metropolis.
Had this for 4 weeks and had to use an hammer and allen wrench to tighten the arm so it would not swing with the meerest tilt. Even after that it still swung over and the little flash holder piece broke. Unless You like the idea and intend to use rubber bands on the end to hold it down... not a good choice!
Don't waste your time. Buy Gruve glide instead. I transfer LP's to CD and have found Gruve Glide to be the best product on the market. D4 left residue on my records and did not clean them at all. I hope this deters you from purchasing a product that does not work.
This unit is not nearly as effective as the 9-year-old SmartHome unit it replaced. The distance it reliably detects motion is about 12 feet, one third that of the SmartHome unit, which did not have the adjustable delay control on top. And when I tried to locate it 15 feet further from the receiver, its signal no longer was strong enough to be detected. Also, the small rubber button that seals the delay control does not stay in place and was easily lost in handling. And, further, the negative pole battery springs had to be stretched to get a reliable contact.
Does not allow PS3 any resolution above 480p on a modern Samsung LCD.I wish the product description had been a bit clearer. Overall this item was completely useless for my needs.
I want to properly update my Epson experience. My cx5200 has died - as reviewed below. I'm sure it was exactly on the date the warranty expired. Anyway, I purchased a cheap C66 STYLUS only to find out it's not Mac compatible. Well, I blew it on that! I called Epson to voice a complaint and to make a long story short- even though I am 3 weeks past my warranty, they are replacing my cx5200 with a cx5400. There is absolutely no charge and they are throwing in extra ink because I changed ink so much in the last month. Even though I don't expect greatness from the printer, I am impressed with Epson customer service. They listened and rectified the situation. Good luck to everyone else!I'm thinking of going into the printer business - what a racket! This printer (like so many others) was great for maybe 6-8 months. The ink gets clogged and makes the printer useless. I have changed cartridges - nice expense that was. And that didn't work. The black ink has been out for a month and I'm getting tired. This is my third printer in a year and a half. I print mostly photos and I'm a teacher so lots of school stuff.I'm now going to buy the cheapest printer I can find and consider it a disposable item like my razor!It's too bad, because this was great for a while.
This MP3 player is what I would expect from something of this price. It is probobly the most annoying MP3 player i've ever had. Once you load on your tunes (I found 1 gig to be plenty, about 15 cd's), you turn on your MP3 player, and start to shift through them. There is no organization build into it, and it is oddly organized. From all of your cd's, all of the "track one"s are together, the "track 2"s, and so on, which makes listening a pain. The shuffle feature of very annoying also, because it repeats songs often. It has two listening modes: one by one, or shuffle, and thats it. I had a nice RCA Lyra, which had several modes, and even SRS settings, for a similar price. The sound quality is average. The good thing about it is that it takes AAA batteries, so just get an industrial pack, and keep a few with you, and you should be good for months. Also, it is basically a flash drive, so if you run out of music, it can double as a portable storage device. Practically indesructable, you could probobly smash it with a hammer, and hardly make a scratch... not that i've tried. Sure, i've wanted too, but i've restrained myself so far. Overall, this is an inexpensive alternative to an iPod or Zune (which just dropped in price-Recommended!), although I cannot say you should spend money on it.
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.
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.
1 star is too generous. Can I give it a -5? I have a sad story to share with my fellow Amazon.com shoppers:I have a Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway (WCG200) attached to aLinksys High Gain Antenna Kit for TNC Connectors HGA7T, a Linksys wireless-G USB Network Adapter (WUSB54G) &/or a wireless-G adapter with Speedbooster (WUSB54GS). One of my computer is setup with a cat-5e cable. The other I play around to see if I can get it wireless.Everything worked fine for a while but when I upgraded my wireless computer from a P3 800 Mhz to a P4 3.2 Mhz Prescott cpu (+ a new Asus P4P800-E motherboard), all hell broke loose. Sometimes I would have internet connection. Most of the time I would have my computer crashing & crashing. I downloaded the driver(s) of both the WUSB54G & WUSB54GS drivers from my other computer from Linksys.com & tried them all. My computer stoppedcrashing but still no internet connection through my Linksys wireless cable modem.I emailed Linksys to ask for a possible solution. They email me back stating that if my old P3 worked, then my new P4 should work as well. The wireless computer is only 60 feet away from the cable modem (both on the same floor)& the reception signal is 54%. How come I have no connection?The moral of this story is that you either need to be an computer expert or you have alot of time to kill if you want to set it up wireless.This is the kind of crap that gets a guy start drinking heavily. Wasted 9 days trying to set up wireless. Now both computers are connected through the cat-5e cables.
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.
Don't waist your time buying this camera. If I could rate it 0 stars I would. We bought one in April, the lens extender mechanism broke the first of August. I sent it to Kodak (I had to pay) and they sent me a REFURBISHED camera to "replace" my NEW 4 month old camera! If that's not bad enough, the camera they sent me broke (same problem as 1st one) the day after I received it. So now I'm waiting for Kodak to send me another REFURBISHED camera which will make 3 cameras in 4 months! Be smart, buy a Fuji or Sony, they're more expensive but right now, I have no camera!
Though listed at fitting 2002 on up Chrysler and Jeep products, this adapter doesn't fit my factory antenna wiring harness -- it appears the center contact is far to big, and the outer shell is the exact same size as the mating connection, both of which preclude any fit from occurring.It does appear to be a well-made adapter, but is mislabeled as to which cars it fits.
I have other products and screen protectors for other gadgets from this company and they are fine but the Nook protectors do not fit right - I finally gave up and got the standard Barnes and Nobles one which is fine.
I bought the sandisk Titanium while I was in Iraq, it was great. It did everything I neede and then some. I used the U3 site and downloaded lots of cool things. I never got to use them however because the disk fried after about 4 months. a tech told me to go to the site and try to redownload the software as it was corrupt, but I haven't been able to find out how yet, no info on it. Bottom line is the stick was great but it does not last.
The reviews here largely influenced my decision to purchase this NAS, but I am very disappointed. Data transfer rates are so slow that it can't be used as a fileserver over a network. Transferring 5GB from a connected USB device to the NAS took almost an hour - and I was not accessing anything else at the time (not that I could have anyway). It is decent for the money but it appears that if you want anything close to usable performance then you'll need to pony up at least twice this for something from another manufacturer.
i need software so i can download my pictures or tell me how i need to do this
I just received this unit and it took me a couple of hrs to set it up because the "CD" it came with is really a DVD so I downloaded everything off the net. So be sure you have a DVD player on your PC to set this up!I am to leave tomorrow for Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen VA & then on to Creekside Village in Basye VA, neither city can be found on this GPS so I am back to internet/print-it-up directions. Wintergreen does not come up on Google, but Google pulls up Nellyford for it which is close. Bayse is on Google.It does NOT play sound in AC mode (you must have the DC hooked up as the speaker is attached to the cord and it's not very loud).Either it doesn't have a PC interface where I could type in settings ahead of time or I have yet to figure it out (and I'm quite the PC nerd).No QWERTY keyboard, it's in ABC order.Very bulky. I had a TomTom which was compact, lighter and cheaper,but had me going down roads that were dead ends & roads that weren't there!Now I have a Magellen, which I liked but also has it's cons & it broke in the middle of a trip (only 2 mons old), so I hope Magellan will replace it.
This product does allow you to put an internal iide Hardrive into it but it has no cooling features (as in no cooling holes) Hardrive get really really hot in this enclosure. It is cheap but don't be this cheap!
They sound great, however, the length of the shafts are too long for my ears. After several seconds of a slow jog, these little buggers fall right out.Some manufacturers have adjustable shafts. This model doesn't.If you have big ears, they will most likely be fine. If you're the proud owner of small ears, look for other earphones...
Seriously, this is a cheap DSLR bag - cheaply designed and made anyway.I bought this for my recent trip to Asia. I wish I had bought a different brand (which commands higher price, but with very plush interior).The major issue with this Tamrac bag is that the interior is so rough and crude, it's a major pain to grab anything you might store inside.I had at least 3 fingers with bandaids when I was traveling with this bag, it was ridiculous!I finally got home and smoothened the rough edges of the velcro straps inside.Seriously, this bag should not be rated higher than 3, especially if you use it a lot.
The bad: I purchased my first Cooler Master RP-500-PCAR and the fan screamed like it was dying. I returned it, and the replacement was worse. This replacement's fan is very quiet, but the power supply has a loud and unbearable high pitched electronic whine that can be heard in the next room. I would say there are serious quality issues with this brand, and I can't recommend Cooler Master to anyone that isn't totally deaf. It's going in the trash this afternoon because no reasonable human can endure the painful sound.The good: Well, ugh, it had a nice picture on the box. That's about it.
I had a black and white quick cam that I was replacing. The B&amp;W had 640 x 480 resolution and very nice pic quality for web conferencing, email photos etc... This cheap color version has just awful image quality... I sell alot on ebay, and my auctions pics made with this thing really stink. You can adjust it till your blue in the face and you won't get a decent image to save your life. Spend more money, get a better product than this. You get what you pay for.
I bought this cable to go on a ganz camera. It was shipped fast, Packed well, and looked good. Went to install it on the camera and it seemed like the plugs went together sloppy. Just didn't seem to fit well. Picture quality not good at all. had to hold connections by hand to keep screen from flickering. I do not recommend.
I got this stereo for Christmas. I found the silver with purple hue very nice. It was easy to set up, and the sound was perfect! The only problem was the CD player switching CDs.And the first day I used it, the CD player skipped, and the tape deck to the left wasn't assembled right, so it kept popping out of it's &quot;nest&quot;. I had to use the radio or the AUX with my Sony portable CD player. Usually Panasonic has better quality than this.
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.
I have two monitors on Nvidia GeForce FX 5200. I calibrated them with the Huey Pro. However the results are two very different colors on two monitors. It is difficult to figure out which is correct and if this little device really works.
I had to return these phones as they were essentially unusable for spoken words. I use headphones on the computer for both music listening and internet phone calls. Music sounded okay, although there was some detectable hissing. However, talk (or anything with silent patches) was very choppy. You could make out what was being said, but it made extended calls somewhat aggravating.On the plus side, the phones were very comfortable.
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 is a very small bag. From some of the pictures I thought I would be able to get my camcorder and digital camera in it, but could not. The material is thin and lacks padding. If you have a cheap camera I would recommend it. If you have expensive video equipment I would get something more substantial.
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.
I bought this as a Christmas gift, the box seems like it was dropped at least once, maybe opened and closed, and over all abused.I hope it is not broken..I do not want to open the box, lest it will look even worse when giftedI am worried that the people receiving the gift will think I went cheap on them..gifting them a used or beaten up item!
This power adapter does not fit the Canon ZR10 camera. If you have that type of camera do not buy this product because it will NOT WORK! And like me, you will have to pay for the shipping to your house and to send it back again.
I am very computer literate. The software provided is not for use with the product. I tried to download drivers so my computer could recognize the camera but had no luck. There are other identical mini cameras like this one packaged under different names. Don't buy this one.
First of all the charger takes !!! 8 hours !!! to charge 4 aaa batteries. I do not know if you have kids but that is terriable. So you push the slider up and down to squeeze the batteries into it's jaws to charge it. Then ... gravity comes into play. There is hardly any friction to hold the charger slide in place. So after about 15-30 minutes the slide, well of course, slides down and then it stops charging. Yeah.. now i get to start all over again. So in other words check out their 15 minute version... yeah that's right 15 minutes.. not 8 HOURS.***************** RANT STARTED *****************Why would they even make an 8 HOUR version.. sigh never mind .. back to the store.. all yeah and of course the down put in big letters "ONLY 8 hours" like the other "ONLY 15 MINS" live and learn...****************** RANT OVER ******************
This product and its drivers do not work at all with the new windows vista or on my older computer with windows xp. I have tried two of these items with no sucess. Will never buy a Belkin product again!
Logitech has the worst rebate service I have ever dealt with in my life. Took me more than 10 emails/phone calls/letters and spent more than a total of 10 hours to get my $20 rebate from Logitech. It's a joke - Logitech would not set up your rebate program in their computer system unless a lot of customers purchase the item with exact the same rebate program. Or you have to make phone calls everyday to request. Not just me, another guy I know had exact the same bad experience with Logitech rebate center.
This Netgear print server does not work with the Canon F80.
I ordered this product, three to be exact, they came very quickly which was great but when I connected my television to my ps3 two of the cables didn't work at all and the third only flickered a picture and cut in and out of the audio. I thought the price was too good to be true and something I couldn't pass up and of course it was and I should've passed on this item, I hope that others will also.
Do not use an video amplifier if you also have bundled internet service. the amplification interferes with the internet service. i don't know whether it will work satisfactorily if you only have cable service that you wish to amplify.
Defective item. Badly distorted sound dues to extreme static. I was forced to return it at my expense even though the item was very cheap.
The Whip was not included with the rest of the antenna. I am not able to contact the seller directly to see what happened with the whip. Now, I have to go through the trouble of returning the package.
I just returned the VR-1 after contacting the Manufacturer(Audiovox) who informed me that it cannot be hooked up with an HDMI TV setup. No where in the promotional information provided at Amazon could I find this fact stated. Would have saved time and expense to at least mention it.
These are just not worth my time or money. They only provide a tinny low volume output. It's only positive feature is for use when you want to listen to you ipod classic and have nothing else to use.
This reader never worked in any computer I tried to use (both Windows and Mac). When I heard about the Kingston Mobilelite reader, I was impressed by its design and took another chance... and am glad I did. Go see my review of it!Don't bother with the Lexar... a piece of junk!
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!
My 2 year old Panasonic RV32 DVD player just died recently, and displayed an "H07" error code. I checked the user manual, and the Panasonic sites, but got no help...Then I Googled "Panasonic+DVD+H07" and came across thousands of posts about this problem. It looks like it is a fairly common problem with the Motor spindle and costs heaps to repair. Panasonic do not acknowledge that this is a general problem, and have not issued a product recall.There are a few work arounds posted on the net, like oiling the motor or cleaning the lens, but neither worked for me.I contacted Panasonic, and was told that I was out of warranty, so needed to get it repaired myself. I won't be wasting any money on that route, but need to know if this problem is as common as it appears to be. If so, maybe we have grounds for a case against the manufacturer.I have set up an MSN group called "H07 Hunters" to try and see how many genuine victims there are.
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.
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.
I would NOT recommend this to anyone looking for an mp3 player. When i purchased it in july of last year it was great(except for the price). I liked the pocket disks idea but after a mear 6 and a half months later it broke down. The player wont read the disks. it just says to insert disk.also it has an internal problem ( the disks bent the metal inside). I hope you like getting a splitting headache because trying to have it fixed was just a big one. First i took it to the store i purchased it from and i had to pay ten dollars for them to TRY to fix it. THREE months later after they had it sitting there they told me that they could not fix it and that it wasnt their problem to deal with. I wont mention any store names for their sake. Next i emailed the company about 15 times trying to get answers. Dont get me wrong , they were wonderful helping me and all but it is such a big hassle tryin to pry a measly limited one year warranty out of them. As i have said before dont waste your money. If you do buy one i beg you to get the best warranty possible. If i can save you money i will be happy for you.
Should never have gone with the cheap filter. There is too much lens flare/reflection. Taking pictures in front of a lit Christmas tree & the reflection off the filter is ridiculous. Might make a good coaster for an energy drink, but nothing more.
Despite being about a foot away from my computer, this mouse continually loses the signal and is almost wholly unusable for large periods of time, then goes back to "normal," then screws up again... just avoid it. If I move it, say, five feet away from the receiver with my leg in between them, it doesn't work at all. Horrible. I'm going to buy a Logitech now; annoyed that I wasted the money on this. I have had good Microsoft mouse experiences in the past; this is very much not one of them.
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.
If you are going to pay $99 for one of these things, make sure that the firmware on the one you are getting is the latest and greatest. I had one with an ETX-60AT that glitched during the setup and would not progress pass the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS? question. When I called Meade they pretty much told me that it was a "known problem" and that I was out of luck because the unit was out of warranty....to be fair, I did not use the scope for a while and the warranty lapsed, but I am still a little miffed about their cavalier attitude towards a known firmware bug. I mean, a lot of civilians get these scopes (the ETX-70ATs, etc.) and use them only to discover this problem? A scouring of their website turns up *nothing* and any attempt to get customer support from their 800 number results in an an incredible rat's maze without *any* human contact whatsoever.I had to finally call dealer support to speak to a human being who told me -- surprise, surprise -- I was S.O.L. I give it/them only one star because (1) you can't award zero stars and (2) because of their incredible indifference towards their customers.True, I have an ax to grind. True, my scope was only a $200 cheapie delight, but it is not hard to imagine that this price range is the gateway to more expensive scopes. I am sure not inclined to give Meade first consideration on subsequent, more expensive purchases.
The case was much larger than it appears. It is more elongated that the picture seems to show. I returned it.
9020..WORK ONLY ON FLAT ART....TRANSPARENCIES...NOT AT ALL...TECH AND CUST SUPPORT NOT EXISTING...PROBLEM IS IT WILL NOT WORK EVEN AS A DOOR STOP...PS. AFTER OVER 40 YEARS IN PHOTO LAB BUSSINES, AND WORKING WITH MANY TOP NOTCH UNITS...THIS THING IS THE LEMON...M.I.B
These blew out the day I installed them. Other speakers I have bought have lasted 5+ years with the same tuner and music at louder volume levels. Turned the tuner up to between 50% & 75% and they both blew. 1oo Watts? I think not. All of the other speakers worked fine but being in the weather 24/7 they will not last more than about 5 years but not these. Spend a few bucks more and get a quality set of speakers.
If you really need a RED light as the product description says, do not order this light. The output is White.I've just wasted the purchase and shipping price because it is way to much hassle to return it for credit.
Buttons have become less responsive over time and now I cannot ever lower the volume which is a constant aggravation-- will have to replace.
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.
If shipping in 1 to 2 buss days I ordered it on the 9th whare is it? It is now the 15th.
I repair computers for a living and I can honestly say that this is the worst piece of junk I've ever worked on. Everything is designed to be difficult to get at, Sony offers very little help or support or downloads on their website for the unit, and if it breaks down, the parts are about 5 times as expensive than any other computer out there. Its very heavy to move around, and in person it is quite ugly. It looks like something from the early 80's. Avoid this computer.
The 40GB HP Ipod I purchased in February 2005 was my most disappointing purchase to date. With a sticker price ~ $400 you would expect the product to last longer than a year without the harddrive crashing completely.HP customer service said I could send in it to be repaired for $270 plus shipping, and that "might work".The HP factor was unknown to me at the time of purchase (ignorant, I know) but had I known I would not have purchased. I have friends who easily have their ipods troubleshooted/repaired/replaced in person at Apple stores (where they were purchased).I will never buy another HP product again.My advice: Go to an Apple Store, pay the extra $20 bucks, and receive a quality product and service.
The docs for the 3450 are confusing. The box says iPaq 36xx and PocketPC 2000 (aka Windows CE 3.0). The internal paperwork says iPaq 37xx and above, PocketPC 2002 minimum.Application itself is odd. Click on &quot;Exit Application&quot; does not shut the app down, I have to kill it via Task Switcher. It attempts to be smart about taking the street/area you're typing in and auto-completing...which usually results in the cursor moving and you have to retype or delete letters.The 3450 does not support WAAS, so accuracy suffers. I find that on freeways which have frontage roads or long parallel interchange ramps the location jumps back and forth; I'm on the freeway, I'm not on the freeway...For some unknown reason when I put the iPaq 3630 into the GPS sled it drops the volume way down. This was not the way it operated when I first setup and tried the unit, it just started today. I do a soft reset on the iPaq, sound is maxed and *loud*. iPaq into sled, sound goes way down. Sound *stays* down if I remove the sled, and until I soft reset.Finally, injury to insult: the box claims that the kit comes with a 12v lighter adaptor for power. Not. Navman customer service is apparently split across two different divisions. The one that handles the 3450 has a phone number that's always busy.
Do NOT buy this!! We bought our first one Jan. '07. After having it for less than one month, it stopped working. We returned it and got a new one in Feb. It is now June and again, it just stopped working for no reason. I was given a 800 Nextar customer service # that I will try since this is supposedly under warranty (1yr). I have paid less for DVD players that are 5 or more years old and still working. What a huge disappointment.
I purchased the RTV 5080 in April of this year. When it works it works very well. However if there is a problem you can forget about their customer service. In the past three weeks I have spent in excess of 10 hours on the telephone with their version of customer service. If the problem can not be fixed by someone in India working from a scripted text, you are not going to get it fixed. I have a very basic system, it requires a telephone line to communicate to it's server. However you also need a telephone line to communicate with India, so...... I am not satisifed with my unit, I am now in the process of trying to get a refund so that I can purchase a TIVO. I did not purchase TIVO originally, due partially to the Replay TV's lower monthly charge, however the old saying hold particularly true in this case, you do get what you pay for.
The battery will not take a charge. the charger green led comeson instantly like it is fully charged. I bought this because I read goodreviews about it. I am getting a replacement after a long time tryingto get in touch with Adorama, and of course I have to pay return shippingand waste plenty time. I hope the 2nd unit works.
TV Ears hold great promise, but fails to deliver. They are poorly made. I bought two sets and they have both failed in different ways. Manufacturer denies that there are problems. If they cost about half what they do, I might replace them.
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.
Bought this card due it's price...but now I regreted it. Buy more known brand like Linksys, D-link or Netgear. This card range is trully a dissapointment. I tested again my Linksys....well u can guess what...my linksys still picks up the signal, while this peace of crap is getting the signal on and off.... In short...buy something more expensive, but well deserve. SMC should not sell peace of crap!!!!!
The cord looks good, seems of decent quality, but mine was a complete dud. It doesn't charge off my computer USB port or in connection with a wall adapter.
BUYERS, BE AWARE.I had 2 DVD players made by Pioneer. They are nice machines... for a little over a year. Then the warranty expires. The problem these players seem to have has to do with poorly designed dual laser pick up (one - for DVDs, the other one - for CDs and Video CDs). The first player I had stopped playing CDs and Video CDs, I got the other one - this one stopped playing DVDs.On the positive side - the picture is very good, so if you are after a short-term buy go ahead, otherwise look for another brand.
Belkin provides the card and a CD-ROM with the drivers. The instructions say to install the drivers before installing the card, so that's what I did. When I plugged a USB device into the new card, my computer froze. After searching Belkin's website for a mention of this product (and not finding it), I requested support through the website, and they provided links to updated manuals that corrected a minor error in the manuals that came with the card. After this, I discovered that all the USB 2.0 ports on my motherboard had become USB 1.1 ports, and the ports on the Belkin card still didn't work. I asked for further support from Belkin and have not received a response (it's been weeks as I write this). I will not buy another Belkin product.
I purchased this item based on past experience with Delkin products. This product falls far short of the quality that I have come to expect. The design is poor. The rubber eye cup and the LCD cover are not attached to the main body. They slip into tabbed cut out slots. On 2 occasions the LCD cover has fallen off while I was carrying the camera around my neck. The rubber eye cup has fallen off 3 times. I would highly recommend gluing these 2 parts so that they are permanently attached. I was out shooting today. When I stopped for lunch I discovered both the eye cup and LCD cover were missing. This time for good.
Does not work well with windows 7, the original millenium release does work with windows 7, don't know why this one was released
My fiance bought me the iPod shuffle for my birthday. We tried it on THREE different computers and it didn't work on ANY of them! So, we tried to return it and bought an iPod Mini. What a mistake! Within the first couple of hours the screen's contrast went to nothing-- and we even had it on the darkest setting. Then, the next morning the screen decided to be visable again. BUT, on the fourth day, the thing just froze! I couldn't turn it off or anything! So, it made me feel like those days back in college when I had to use Apple computers and the disk drive would freeze. They never had a disk drive eject button. Why does Apple do this stuff-- doesn't make sense. So, this one is going right back to the store. I would like a digital player, but just won't buy an Apple one again.
Just got the remote from my son who programmed all my devices, tivo, receiver,dvd,dvd-vcr combo, and projector. While it will work with each item, when you turn on the tv the next day tivo is frozen and has to be unplugged and restarted (5 to 10 minutes). Wondering if anyone else has experienced this with the 670 and tivo.thanks
This cable was under $2.00, with free shipping. Unfortunately, it did not work on our TV, or computer monitor. It would cost more to return than its purchase price. I have had success with an inexpensive hdmi cable in the past. I suppose it can be hit or miss with these things, and I had bad luck this time.
Lousy camera, period. It installed okay on a Win2000 anda WinXP machine, but unless you have very bright light on the camera, the image is way too dark. If you enable the "low light" feature, or turn up the brightness control, the image brightens up, but the framerate drops to about 10-12 frames per second. If you want decent live-capture video at 30 fps, forget it.Once in a while, it mysteriously "disappears" as an available video capture device on a WinXP machine, and I have to reboot to get it back.Can only capture 160x120, 320x240, or 640x480 sizes. You really need 352x288 for videoconferencing.Compare this to a Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 and you'll see there is no comparison. The Logitech is better in every conceivable way.
My son bought this because of the low price, but it burned our HDMI port in the TV after a year and a half of use. Get a better quality cable instead!
This CD player is not really that good. As Memorex is the #1 brand of CD-Rs, the have a lot of trouble with television sets and CD players. The CD player has lasted only 2 months. After that 2 months, the top of the CD player would not close. I had to use invisible tape to fix it, and now it looks ridiculous. Other people have had the same problem with this and other Memorex brand CD players. The AM/FM radio is a nice addition. The radio does have a lot of static. Not static like "Oh well, I could move it a few inches and there would be no fuzz." They kind of static that will make the radio (FM really has this problem) fail completely. There says there is skip protection, but it takes 45 secs to read the tracks of the CD (I think it takes longer than advertised, like 60 secs), and then you have to wait another 45 secs when you skip something. THAT IS NOT SKIP-PROTECTION!!! Skip-protection is something that makes your CD player not skip AT ANY TIME. Whether you change the track or not. The headphones that comes with it are [useless]. I would buy an extra pair. Overall, I think Memorex should stick to blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs until they can make a good CD player.CD Player - 4/5Radio - 3/5Headphones - 1/5Skip Protection - 1/5Construction - 2/5Overall - 2/5 (2.2/5)
Bought this for my bedroom, to charge at night and occasionally play music..... well, I'm very disappointed, you cant keep it turned on at night because of the bright blue light(actually lights up the room) and it interferes with other devices, so it makes a buzzing sound. As far as sound, it's great for low music, but when you turn up the volume it becomes distorted. I bought this because of all the great reviews, but I am extremely disappointed and currently looking for another set of speakers.
Olympus does not offer Macintosh compatable software for this product. It is worthless if you are a Mac user.
The advertisement pictured a Brother brand drum unit. They called me after I purchased it and said was it ok to process with a generic. I told them no and it sounded alot like bait and switch to me. Be very careful here. I have never had a prob. previously with amazon - the company was TJ Copy.
A sandisk card that I'd purchased conked after one year of use. I don't think its worth buying a cheap product that's going to last only a year. I'd rather buy a expensive brand thats going to last me at least 3-4 years.
I bought this mouse over a year ago. I planned on using it on my mac G3 running OS 8.6, but ended up bringing it in to work to use on my pc running NT 4.0. The mouse worked fine for the most part. Recently though, I have noticed wrist pain and that the mouse button won't always work. Keep in mind with the wrist pain that I use my mouse a TON at work. Also, I have noticed the scroll dosen't work in all programs. Same with the buttons.The reason I didn't keep the mouse on my mac; the software to program the buttons dosen't support mac os.
I do not believe this was an actual Apple item. The casing came off and exposed the wires after a few days. In turn, it no longer worked. Purchased the item locally and have had no problems.
This is junk. The unit is pretty neat, very sturdy and the interface is user friendly. But the software is lousy. It just cant figure out the jughandles in NJ (which my new Garmin does). I get totally lost with this all the time.
The tv itself cannot pick up any local stations because it analog,All broadcasts are in digital,The seller should have known that.So any else who wants to purchase one of these read my review,It belongs in the garbage,Do not buy one of these if you see one,
We have tried numerous variations of the non-OEM toner for this particular printer model from a number of different vendors and everyone has failed miserably. As one of the other reviewers noted, printing is very light and every cartridge has had a problem with leakage of toner into the machines. For other printer models we have been very successful and pleased with the less-expensive off-brands, but for this particular printer, stick with the OEM toner.
Spring doesn't hold up over even 3 months of use. Hard to getPalm out and cannot sync while case is on. Decent but definitely notwhat I was expecting from the pics and disappointing...
This company does not actually carry this product and in this case could not fulfil the order. Also I found them to be severely lacking in accountability. They wanted me to give a good review of a product they don't have and can't get. F for fail, one star is too many
Setup was simple. Range was good. That's where it ends.I bought this thing because CNET gave it their prestigious &quot;Editor's Choice&quot; award. I'll never make that mistake again. Go ahead and read personal reviews there after this and you will see that I'm not alone.DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER.It kept randomly dropping the connection, requiring a reboot to get it working again. It gets really old rebooting the router 5 times per day, trust me.Tech support will blame everything except the router. Don't bother calling them.This is a very common problem with this router. The guys at COMP USA said that they have had a lot of them returned for the same reason.Don't waste any more time. Go buy the Netgear wireless router, and cards for that matter (especially if you're running Win XP). My system is working flawlessly now. I couldn't be happier.
First of all, the batteries that we received were not the Energizer Lithium CRV3's, they were just plain Energizer CRV3's. The expiration date is 03-2020. The batteries were completely dead when I went to use them less than a month after they arrived.
Logitech acknowledges a problem with EasyCall keyboards. Battery life may be only one month or less. Please search Logitech's support site for answer ID #6396 titled "LX 710 (EasyCall) Keyboard has short battery life".If you experience this issue, Logitech will NOT replace your unit. Only refunds are available for EasyCall Desktop setups.I've also experienced a problem with the mouse that is included in this package. One of the extra buttons on the mouse are clicked "by itself" randomly without me actually hitting it.These problems are a shame, because the EasyCall speakerphone works excellent. I'm not sure why they're not offering the speakerphone as a standalone product.
I used to have it years ago when I had it installed in Win98 but not too sure of its compatibility with Windows XP-SP2.Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Sound Card SB0200 is one of my favorit sound card that I ever had ( old is gold lol ) and here I've placed my order once again but not sure whether it gonna work on XP-SP2, also not sure whether or not the driver is available coz Creative doesnt continue it anymore.I welcome users to write on it.thx ..
I would not put my camera on this tripod. It is very flimsily constructed, the center pole regularly comes disconnected, the handle for raising the top bar appears like it will fall off any day. I would not recommend this product. The only use I could have for this would be using this as a table tripod, and not risk damaging my camera or speedlite.
I purchased this hub to link to my Belkin 7-port hub for more USB ports, but I found that this USB hub will not detect my external powered Seagate hard-drive. My hard-drive works fine on my laptop and on my other hub, but not on the D-link hub. I would steer clear of this hub.
When the casette is inserted into the player, it makes a bunch of clicking noises and then the cassette ejects automatically. Returned this item the next day.
I purchased this item primarily because I knew it matched up well with a particular Motorcycle mount I was buying. After receiving the purchase, I activated the unit and could not get a consistant signal. The antenna was always disabled and searching for a signal. Before returning it, I purchased a sirius system and it worked perfectly. I, then was sure I had a defective unit. I must say, Amazon was great in allowing me to return the unit, even though it was past the 14 day return period of the company that shipped it to me. I was greatly pleased in Amazon's coorporation with me and I will continue to purchase from them. In all the times I've bought from Amazon, this is the first time I had a problem at all. Thank you Amazon for your assistance. I will continue to be a loyal customer.
We purchased this DVD player in October 05 and it died in May 2006. All of a sudden it just wouldn't turn on. Nothing, no light, no reaction, nothing. At the time it died, there was a DVD in the tray, so I had to take the cover off to fish the DVD out.The warranty is only 90 days, after that, you are basically on your own. Very bad for a company name I used to trust.Then I came to Amazon and saw all these other reviews about how bad this player is. I know I paid only $50 for it, but wouldn't you expect a DVD player last longer than half a year under normal usage?
This unit is ok except when you try to do anything extra, like hook up the remote control via rs232. I wasted a day on that one, as far as I can tell, this function simply does not work. I have a breakout box, understand the voltages, and know how to program - and I have a port monitor showing me I'm outputing what I want to output. I can see the data going out, can do a break which is easy to see on the breakout box, and still this unit refuses to do anything using this interface. And it tells you nothing, so you can't figure out what's wrong.Also, the power supply, 19v 2 amps burned out after about 1 year and was not easy to find a replacement.And of all things, I had a 250 gig drive but the connector in this unit is too wide, by what looks like about a 1/64th of an inch. So, I couldn't hook up my maxtor 250 drive. My maxtor 120 would hook up. I have ordered a short extension cable to see if that will fit.The manual is written by someone who does not speak English. I am about to try customer support, but they're on east coast time so I will have to get up early tomorrow.Overall, it's not bad if you paid only about $200 and are good with installing hardrives.The quality of the recordings is less than I'd hoped. To get decent resolution, you need to specify multiplex, but then you only get 7.5 frames/sec data rate.And finally, when one camera triggers while another is still triggered (on motion detect) it is supposed to continue recording for the full time of the second camera, but it doesn't, so you can lose important video.I wouldn't buy this a second time.
This review will seem harsh but it is not a knee jerk reaction to some minor problems I'm experiencing with the device. I have spent hours reading the user guide and blogs on Archos devices and here are my findings.Bear in mind that I'm an experienced IT guy who sometimes has to repair laptops and other computer systems for a living so if I can't manage to get this thing working, how is a regular consumer ever supposed to use this thing?It's an Archos 605 Wifi (30GB) I bought while in Holland at a Media Markt. (Sadly I can't return it.)Here is a list of the problems I've had and AM HAVING with the device:(Even today it hung on synch and would not restart properly. After about 5 attempts to boot the thing it finally came up.)1. Even with the latest firmware operating system you can download from Archos.com, it simply does not work like it should:- If the system locks up and you reset it, it may never reboot properly which would require yet another reinstallation of the firmware.2. Working with Windows Media player to manage play lists and installing movies onto the device is relatively painless except for the extreme slowness with converting movies to the Archos format and then Synching them into the Archos.- It takes a good hour to synch (USB 2.0) a 20 minute show to the device above and beyond the long time it takes to convert a show into the Archos format. (It took 20 hours to convert one season of scrubs into the Archos compatible format.)- You have to purchase aftermarket software to convert media to the Archos format, whatever that is. (I sadly use WMV)- Fortunately the synch cable also recharges the device so it doesn't run out of power while you synch content.- The box claims to support MAC but it doesn't work. In fact, the Archos crashed while connect to my Apple MacBook Pro never to reboot and I had to reinstall the firmware. (Which isn't too difficult to do.)3. Once you do get a stable firmware install you can't do anything with it until you let it connect to the internet to download a more recent (stable) firmware update. That would be reasonably fast but I'm in Afghanistan on a satellite link that is slow so it cost me to pay for internet access to let the thing connect.4. Even with the latest firmware the device is still flakey.- It locked up despite repeated hard resets.- If it doesn't boot properly you may have to format the drive and reinstall the firmware, then connect to the internet to get the latest firmware THEN copy again all the content I want to see which takes hours on hours to do.- We're talking hours just to get back to where I want to be AND you'd better hope it doesn't crash again.In the end, avoid these devices until Archos spends money on QA and further testing to work out the bugs.I have worked extensively in QA testing and I am, honestly, surprised at how a company could release a product with so many obvious bugs to the general public. (US Army Special Forces guys use these devices and even they have problems with them. (I worked at Fort Bragg with them for a bit when these were fielded to them a few years ago.))To make matters worse, I tried to register the product at Archos.com only to find that my product ID had already been registered to someone else preventing me from getting support for the device AND they refuse to answer mails for support.AND! To add insult to injury, RIGHT after I bought The 605, I saw the newer model available for only 30 dollars more.Who knows what Archos is thinking but I'm done with their products until I see them improve.Finally, in the defense of Archos, when the device does work the video is quite nice, audio is good but it locks up whenever I view videos as thumbnails which necessitates a hard reset. This can make the device fail to ever boot again requiring a total rebuild.PS Here are some other bugs:- It crashes (Locks up) when I disable wireless.- It JUST stopped letting me connect to any computers' USB port to sync files into it so can now not add anything to it to watch. It simply is not recognized by the computers I hook it to AND when I disconnect it, it locks up and I have to hard reset it.The hits keep coming.I hate this thing.
This item is really poor. The headset doesn't fit well, the boom mic wouldn't stay in position and the sound quality was poor.I returned them and went for a different solutionMidland AVPH5 Behind the Head Headsets (Pair)which works much better.
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 have ALWAYS been a fan of Sony. Most of my electronic equipment are Sony products. My DVD player is the second product to go out after merely 3 years of ownership. I am glad to know that this is a common problem (the spinning of the dvd without reading), and will invest in another product. If the normal life of a dvd player is 3 years, then I would give this player 3 stars; however I am not ready to admit that this is acceptable.
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.
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.
Buyers beware of the protected equipment claim ($75,000 repair or replacement)--it is apparently worthless. Had $1100 damge to plasma tv and home theater receiver which the factory approved repair technician certified was caused by lightning surge through the properly connected Monster PowerCenter; filed the claim and returned the device to Monster Cable which then took 6 weeks for them to deny claim. Do your research and you will find that there are much less expensive and higher joule rated supressors available, although I don't know if they would do any better at protecting your equipment. In addition avoid the claims by salesmen (such as at Best Buy about signal reduction in lower priced HDMI cables--Consumer reports found there is no difference. Digital signals are either on or off there is nothing to degrade. Expensive lesson for me.
Does this product work? Yes, but for the cost it falls very short of expectations. I find myself still using my old remotes because it is easier and faster.The Good* The Activity Buttons are nice* The Web Configuration is helpful. But confusing in some areas due to poor layout and confusing terms.The Bad* The design of the remote is poor. You must continually look between the remote and your appliance to perfom any task. The LCD display that allows you to select a device uses 6 buttons around the screen to make selections. You will find yourself constantly pressing different (too many buttons). A better design would have been to allow you to scroll through the LCD window using the round navigation buttons in the middle of the remote. This would have allowed you to use round nav buttons to choose any device and options without having to move your thumb or search for buttons. This remote is like the old twister game and you will find yourself using two hands.2.11.08 (Update)* The remote works but there are numerous deficencies. You cannot re-order your activities for your remotes display (they are random). This means that an activity you use often is on the 3rd screen.* When mapping the Harmony remote to your device manf remote Harmony doesn't always use the terms your vendor uses and there is no cross reference. Difficult to map sometimes.* Poor configuration software and is time consuming. The software will timeout on you without warning causing you to lose lots of work. Sometimes the download to your PC will fails. The layout of the software is silly. For example, there is an option to "review your settings" leading you to believe this is a review option only, wrong. This option is one of several configuration (allows changes)options. Would be better if they provided ONE place to configure everything. The concept a settings review is nice but they only list one activity per review and they don't show you all the settings on one screen. If you could print the settings on a per activity and device level then that would be extremely useful in setting up other similar activities.* No concept of a "base template" to create new activities that are similar. This will waste a lot of time and lead to small errors you will need to correct.Bottom Line: This product is not ready for prime time and should be avoided until they enhance the product. It doesn't justify the cost.
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 was able to use the radio functionality probably two week before it just STOPPED working. You could still select radio stations, just no sound comes out. And it only does it with the radio. The CD Player seems to play just fine. I packed up my boombox for about a month and then the radio started working again after I plugged it back in... then it stopped once again (about a week later). I can't say too much for the sound quality... can't complain too much about the price. Although, if I knew I would be limited to just a CD Player, I wouldn't have paid as much. BEWARE! I've heard nothing but bad things about GPX products.
We have owned this router for about 6 months.Pros:It works 80% of the timeCons:1. Have to reset at least once a week.2. Will not transmit from the bedroom to the basement (our house is small)3. It runs hot.4. Customer service doesn't have clue. Automatic setup didn't work. Contacted customer service, they were no help. I just kept experimenting until it worked.5. I am ready to try a different brand.
This speaker system definitely fills the room. But the quality and the sound reproduction accuracy of its center speaker is very poor. The center channel in 5.1 AVR typically carries the dialog and the main sound track of movies. The center speaker of this system does a poor job of reproducing the center soundtrack and music signals. I switched the center speaker with a Bose VCS-10 and noticed a major improvement. The latter speaker is not considered the best of the breed either. But it still does a better job than the center speaker of RM6000. A better choice is probably RM6700.
I have been wanting a wall mounted hair dryer for a long time and this was the only one I found that had a cool setting. At least I thought it had a cool setting since the cool button is pictured and it is in the description, but when it arrived today it was the same model # that I ordered but the product is not the same. Very disapointed.
Not a great product. The build material seems fine but not a perfect fit. Its a struggle to get on and off. A rather loose fit. Also, the lettering on the actual product is different. Though thats not much of an issue, its not as advertised.I got another one from fotodiox for my 55-200 lens. That is awesome. Fits perfectly. Very convenient to use.Maybe I just got a bad piece.
If it is a large flat chip, then the sticky tape on this will probably work - maybe most are like this. Mine was a small chip offering little surface area to stick, so it fell off after a while.
This unit stopped working after about 5 hours of use. It was never dropped or abused. Do not buy this unit!
I received these as promised from Amazon, however, Sennheiser apparently doesn't do any quality control on their products. The cable on the left side was only about 4 inches long while the one on the right was about 12 inches and there was no way to adjust them. Effectively useless right out of the box.
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.
I bought this used "Motorola Surfboard SB5101 Cable Modem" I used about 4 months.@,hnever touch it when it work. But it does work now. I can't surf in internet since yesterday. I have to distrust used products on amazon. Disappointed.
I have a Dell and it would always over heat. I thought this would help, but it doesn't. I wish there was an option to increase the fan speed then it might work.
I purchased a new HD 1080 TV and a playstation 3 a couple of months ago. I was using a Belkin HDMI cable I purchased for both cable tv and the PS3, switching back and forth whenever I wanted to use the other device. I decided to purchase this cable since the price was so low (compared to the 45 dollars for the Belkin) and since it had good reviews. I received the cable and plugged it in right away. To be as nice as I can, the quality was terrible. It was grainy and had a lot of static in the picture. I switched between the Belkin and this cable to make sure it wasn't a poor port or something else but everything I tried led back to this cable. DO not buy this. It is not worth the price and you will end up with an inferior product and a terrible picture. Luckily amazon let me return the cable however I am now without a HDMI cable for even longer!
Buy an All-in-wonder from ATI, buy a video card from ATI, maybe even buy a used car from these people. But I can't recommend buying their add-on TV tuner cards. Long story short--I spent 2 hours on my own trying to install this beast. I spent almost 4 hours on the phone to Toronto with a very knowledgable, helpful and pleasant ATI technician. After trying everything he knew, he was going to Overnite a new card to me. Later that night, the Tuner card application crashed. Then the install disk crashed. I decided to save up for a Radeon All-in-Wonder. ATI' technician was honest with me. He told me he wished the company wouldn't sell this card. 1)Never got the audio portion of this card to work. 2)The quality of the video is rather jerky and full of digital artifact. 3)The closed captioning garbled the words pretty badly. Oh by the way, I am running an ATI Rage Fury in my wintel machine that has never been buggy or had problems other than those induced by Win98 updates that were fixed by downloading drivers from ATI's excellent website.
The Iomega Rev 35 GB drive is fine for backing up and archiving files. But it has two shortcomings that make the drive "unacceptable" to me. For one thing, you cannot defragment the Rev cartridges. The Rev 35 drive simply does not show up when you open up Windows (2000) defragmenter. Also, I purchased Iolo Technologies Search and Recover 2 for recovering and shredding deleted files. S&R2 is a great product but, again, the Rev 35 drive does not appear in the drive list. I have contacted support at both Iomega and Iolo Technologies to no avail . . . Buy a different drive.
This is a buggy router.(1) If the WAN interface is set to static IP address, occasionally, the internet connectivity fails. The only solution is to change the static IP address and then change it back.(2) Several different network cards (Atheros chip set) seem to be unable to connect to this device.(3) Connecting is spotty at best.
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.
Before you buy this, or any other Tom Tom product, note that they provide absolutely no repair services after the warranty expires. My unit stopped working two weeks after the warranty expired. When I called to request a repair, the customer service representative informed me that the company will not, under and circumstances, repair a unit that is out of warranty. ,) I was told that I could get a discount on a new Tom Tom via. their trade-in program, despite the fact that our current unit is dead as a doornail. However, when I used their online tool to appraise my unit, the trade-in value was exactly $0.00, due to the fact that it was not operable. So, not only was the representative unable to help me, she lied as well. It's all for the best, however. I will never buy another Tom Tom, and will encourage everyone else I know to follow suit.I am not the only one with these issues:[...]
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. :(
I got my cables and tried using them to go between my MacBook and a new monitor. I have a mini-display to HDMI adapter that works very well with the HDMI that came with the monitor (very high quality). Neither of these cables (I got two) actually work with this combination. I gave them to other people to use for their blu-ray players and so far they are working fine for both video and audio.
This is a decent printer as far as quality goes, but it's way too fussy.Took me quite alot of trouble shooting to get the drivers installed, hooked up, and printing properly. When I say "quite alot" I mean several attempts over several days. Finally I got it working, and it worked well for about a week. But then another week when by where I didn't print anything, and when I finally went back to print something, it had stopped communicating with my computer again. I had to do the trouble shooting all over - VERY FRUSTRATING! I thought I was getting a great deal, but I feel like I got a lemon.
After our set failed yesterday, I scrambled to find some troubleshooting information on the internet and was shocked to find that other owners had experienced the exact same problem/symptoms. We purchased our set on December 29th 2005 and were happy with the product until yesterday (January 13th, 2007). While we were watching there was an audible pop and the plasma display went blank, although the sound from the satellite feed is still working. We have lifetime service (labor only - not parts) through the local retailer we purchased the set from, but who knows how Toshiba will respond since we are 15 days past expiration date for the factory warranty.
This is beyond question the WORST printer I have ever owned.I cannot print a simple job over two pages to completion. Itjams and cannot feed paper correctly. I have jumped throughevery hoop conceivable and nothing resembling a decent outputover two pages...V Brown
I have not been able to use the video card. I installed the card and tried to retreive the drivers from the CD but windows xp sent a message saying "no valid driver on the disk".
For the price I expected better (as did some other reviewers). I shouldn't have spent so much money on this. The quality & design is worth about $25 in my opinion, not what I ended up paying, even on a lightening deal.I'm worried this thing won't last and that it will break at what seems like a weak point where the supports hold the clear plastic piece.So based on the poor value & that it seems it will break at the "weak point", I only feel comfortable giving this 2 stars.
In theory, the price is excellent, the features fantastic and the look rather pleasing. In practice, however, I was let down by this mp3 player. First, it gave me an I/O error message when I was attempting to upload my music. Eventually, by adding the music a little bit at a time and constantly disconnecting and reconnecting it, I got all of my music uploaded. I listened to some music that night and it played three or four songs before simply giving me garbled nonsense- I was listening to Sheryl Crow and it displayed her as the artist and a They Might be Giants track name!The next day I turned my Coby on and it told me there was no music to play. I tried several times, resetting, formatting, uploading and deleting music but I got the same problems again and again. My Coby was completely defective and I have since sent it back. However, they cannot possibly ALL have the fault that mine did, so if you are considering buying this product, just make sure you keep all the original packaging for a while.Maybe it is worth paying that little bit more for a reliable mp3 player.
The Cr248Songwriter CD Recorder is without a doubt the biggest lemon of it's time overpriced. Inferior Radio speakers weak and cheap. Top everything off with no customer service from manufacturer. Made my Christmas very unhappy. Cd door will not open;. Recorded 8 cassettes to Cd then it quit working. For a company that has been around as long as Crosley they ought to be ashamed of there craftmanship.
The leather case that comes with the Palm V allows you to put the case on either side. This makes use of the Palm V a lot easier for us left-handers. This hard case looks great and I was really excited to get it, but it only opens to the left like a book. This makes it difficult to juggle hands with the stylus in order to get into a position to use it. I wish that Palm made a left-handed version! Oh well.... I'm sending this one back ...
Power supply looks to be of ok quality and appears to work well. However, there is quite a bit of fan noise. I'm in the computer business, and I have a lot of experience in building and repairing PC's, and this supply is one of the loudest I have come across yet.I've only had one other experience with the Ultra company, and it was with an ATX case, of inferior quality. I should have known better, and not ordered a power supply from the same manufacturer. - Not recommended
I just received the item and admittedly it is a faster USB memory stick than the Kingston I have. However, I bought this drive hoping to have an adequate keyring hook so it could be strung on my keyring as other memory sticks I have either don't have a hook or they break. The picture of the Corsair Voyager is deceiving and rather than a rock hard plastic or rubber exterior it is infact soft rubber and I don't feel confident that it will last too long on my keyring. Also the soft rubber exterior picks up fluff and dust very easily. The device might look good with your mountain bike but it doesn't seem as though the keyring hook at least might be as durable as it claims by just being in your pocket. Corsair do another memory stick with an aluminium casing and what looks like a sturdy keyring hook. I've placed an order for it but it has yet to arrive. We shall see.
Dont buy this item. It says it can hold 400 watts but I used my 300 watt amp and as soon as I turned it on the subwoofer blew and didnt work. The speaker cone came disconnected from the coil.. making it useless.
I hate the fact that I have to write this negative review but do yourself a huge favor and buy anything but a Toshiba camera. I bought the PDR-M25 from Toshiba and it didn't work when I received the unit. The LCD display on the back didn't work and the unit was basically a factory defect.I contact Toshiba and they tell me that I have two (2) choices.#1) - Send the camera to a &quot;repair facility&quot; in Illinois and wait 4-6 weeks for the camera to be repaired and returned to me.#2) - I can &quot;trade-in&quot; my defective camera for another unit and since I'm trading-in the JUNK they sent me in the first place they are willing to give me a discount on the other camera.This is completely unacceptable. I have filed a written complaing against Toshiba with my states attorney generals office and I will never buy any product from Toshiba again.
I just received this in the mail. I've been using gaffers tape for years. With my stash running out it was time to get some new stuff. This tape does do the most important functions of gaffers tape, it does not leave residue and you can tear it by hand. The fabric inside the tape, however, is far weaker than what I'm used to and the tape does not stick as much as I had hoped. Overall, this tape is not of the high quality that I expected from gaffers tape and I certainly do not think it deserves the rating it has gotten from other reviewers. In my experience gaffers tape should outperform ordinary duct tape in all aspects. These aren't the gaffers I was looking for, I'll go about my business and order some elsewhere.
Well folks, I have no idea who are these kind people that wrote the glowing, gushing reviews of this book. Shade of the Maple is worse than bad--it is offensive in the dire simplicity of its theme as well as peasant use of the language. Do not waste your time and do not encourage Mr. Martin to write again. I have never before felt so compelled to tell those who care to know that this &quot;emperor is naked indeed.&quot;If I may, however, please allow me to recommend a tremendous book which will move the very depth of your soul: The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh. Enjoy it!
The G5 does not support Virtual PC. If you want to run dual operating systems, do not buy this computer! I'm stuck running two computers now.
Like the EX71, these earphones from Sony are an embarrassment to the name. Sony used to produce a quality product - not any more. The sound is flat. There is absolutely no bass. I'm also surprised that Amazon, when you return a product, makes you pay for shipping both ways! I don't plan to purchase things I haven't tried anymore from Amazon.
I ordered this because I needed to reduce the contents of my purse and I *thought* this would be a nice way to combine my wallet contents and my Visor, and reduce fumbling when I'm trying to enter info into Quicken while checking out at the store, noting return dates for video rentals, etc...HOWEVER... The space allowed for credit cards and cash in this is minimal. If you carry more than 3 credit cards and a driver's license, forget about it. It needs to be thicker (or expandable?), and the leather isn't quite as nice as I expected.
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.
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.
The C86 is my fourth Epson printer. All of them eventually starting clogging up and refused to come clean. My C86 has lasted less than a year. Before it started clogging it was smearing extra ink over anything thicker than flat paper -- i.e., envelopes, card stock, etc. The paper feed on anything other than plain flats would angle off slightly at the git go, so type would come out slanted on the page.Why did I go through four Epson printers before giving up? Great discount prices, and the hope each time that trading up would finally yield a decent printer. Fuggedaboudit. Goodbye Epson. Hello HP.
This notebook is fine if you just want a cheapie machine to do email, surfing and word processing. It runs awfully hot doing basic activities so don't buy it for multimedia.My DVD player for this machine showed an error message that I thought could be taken care of by just upgrading the CyberLink software that came packaged with it. No such luck. I contacted customer service and they wanted me to restore it to the original factory settings (without my XP Pro upgrade...etc.)and ship it to them since it was defective. I declined--I knew there was a risk when I purchased it. New company and new product...you get what you pay for. Do not count on getting great help from Averatec's customer service.I would totally recommend a Hewlett Packard DV series notebook as an alternative. They are priced very reasonably and the screen quality rocks. A little more expensive than the Averatec, but with rebates/specials well worth the price. My other notebook is an HP DV1000 and I really can rave about that one.
I am disappointed after having listened to these Sony earbuds for a while. Very little (if any) bass response and the mid-range seems a bit flat also. It is possible that I have not yet found a proper fit in my ear to experience all these have to offer but so far, I get better sound out of my $10 Seinheissers. If you decide to buy these make an effort to go to a local retailer and listen to them first.
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.
Flimsy. Thin cord, small connectors, and very unreliable retraction mechanism. You get what you pay for.
I recently bought this printer. I tried installing it on two of my computers : windows 98 and 2000 and I didnt have any luck on either of them. I read the directions from the manual and still didnt have any luck. I am taking it back and getting something else.
Glad that I didn't give my reviews before because I was initially very satisfied with this mouse. Nice design, color, and relatively long range considering its price was impressive. But after 6 months, it started to fail. Became very irresponsive to left-clicking. I haven't experience such a problem with any mouse I used before. And only in 6 months... Now I need to find another one.
The the fan speed control is made using voltage changes because the device doesn't have PMW.The fans working 100 percent always, doesn't matter the temperature.But the design is wonderful
The expander does not give me a wireless signal across the length of my house which is only 120 feet. It was easy to install but...
I have a TOM TOM GO 300 Wanted another tried the GO 700 wrong thang to do did not work out of the box. Would not keep even the home adress. Also take me to the mid WEST different time zone. Carry me 2 to 5 streets over from where I was suppose to have been.
This mouse feels extremely quality on the construction side. There is one notable issue, I've had 2 of these purchased at roughly the same time. Both lasted approx 1.5 yrs. The left click has started to go on both. At first I thought it was my imagination but, then a buddy started using one of these (I gave it to him due to the potential clicking issue..warned him about it as well).Also when I use the mouse for 3-4 hours it started to cramp my pinky a little.The quality feel of this mouse is awesome - I enjoy the build, button location, everything except the lifespan.. 1.5 yrs till left click dies - very sad.EDIT:I suggest the logitech m705 marathon mouse - it feels almost as good quality-wise and the shape is almost exactly the same.I have a few of the m705s now and find them to be a suitable replacement for the vx revolution
I got an iPhone headset for my cell phone and my girlfriend a iPod shuffle for Christmas this year. I wanted something to keep my iPhone headset in my ears like my other set of headphones (they were superior but did not have a microphone). After checking some local electronic stores for a similar product, I checked on Amazon and found these. They arrived and I tried them on my iPhone headset. The earbud enhancers DO NOT even come close to fitting on the headset, same deal with the iPod shuffle.It also came with a carrying case, the zipper promptly broke off the first time we tried to open it. This product is total garbage, granted I got them cheap but don't waste your time folks.
I purchased this product from Amazon, I was very disappointed in this product. When I recieved it it did not work at all. I made all the necessary connections an it would never power up. I will say however Amazon is very commited to customer satisfaction, they gave me no problems returning this item for a full refund at no shipping cost to me.
spend the extra money and invest in better cable. this one did not last very long until it started to go out. i was not happy and do not recomend the product to you or anyboy for that fact.
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.
I was extremely dissapointed the price was too high but the quality was low.
i was concerned about buying a second-rate brand like Philips, but the price and features were right.My fears proved well founded: this unit failed after 2 weeks of use. It will freeze up and then will not respond to remote control or input on the front panel. In order to open the drawer the unit must be UNPLUGGED!!(and re-pluged, of course).Philips quality is sub-par in the future I will only BUY A JAPANESE BRAND.
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.
The short review: nonexistent customer support, poor audio quality, poor support for the Flip Video file format by video editing software (only 1 out of 3 worked for me), and the Flip Video software for uploading clips results in very low video quality. Details below:I bought my Flip Video for web site video clips. After shooting several in various settings, I used the Flip software to put them online (I used YouTube and two other sites). The quality was terrible - the video was heavily pixilated and the audio was garbled.Then I tried using my Sony Vegas Movie Studio video editing software - which can't read the Flip AVI format (no audio). Additional research on optimizing video quality suggested converting video clips into Flash before uploading to YouTube (something I confirmed with clips from other cameras). My Riva Flash encoding software couldn't read the Flip Video file either (great video, audio track was just noise).Finally I bought the $30 version of Apple QuickTime Pro. This program can read the Flip Video file format and allows me to select different compression and encoding rates, greatly improving quality of the resulting clips on YouTube and other sites. From my limited experience with QuickTime Pro, it appears that the "uploading software" provided with the Flip Video applies the lowest encoding rates and highest compression - which is why the quality is so poor.Flip Video does not have a user forum for support, nor any phone support (not surprising given the cost) - but you can email in for support, which I did. I received 2 auto replies promising a real response to my email. I never received an actual response to my inquiry (video quality and editing software support).The audio quality of the unit I purchased has problems with silibance. The "s" and "th" sounds come out extra loud and distorted relative to the recorded speech.Despite the glowing reviews from the NYT, WST and others, the Flip Video is *not* ready for prime time. Improved audio, better support for the device among editing software, better internal software, and actual customer support that is more than an empty promise are needed.
Although this is listed as iBook memory, mine (a dual-USB) doesn't recognize it. I've checked everything I know to check, and can narrow it down to one of two problems: just a bad chip, or (more likely) that it's not compatible. According to the Apple support website, "... some third-party RAM (memory) may no longer be recognized by the computer after installing the 4.1.7, 4.1.8, or 4.1.9 firmware updates for iBook."They describe the problem:"When purchasing RAM modules for use in Macintosh computers, make sure that they conform to the JEDEC specification. Check with your memory vendor to ensure that the RAM module supports the correct timing modes and that their Serial Presence Detect (SPD) feature has been programmed properly, as called out in the JEDEC specification."Since I couldn't easily locate the manufacturer (try doing a web search for "Memory Upgrades"!) or technical information on the chip... For whatever reason, it simply isn't working.
I am very disappointed in reading this book. The Secret History is one of my favorite books. Then finally Donnas new book came out. Very good reviews. Promising to be better then her debute. But I could not reach page 50. The book starts very slow, with a lot of loops going back to the same fact of the family's silence about the boys death. Several times I thought the story was really starting, but ten pages later I felt that I was at page 1 again. It also seems to me that she tried to write in a more literate manner, choosing words that are not used commonly. This only resulted in slowing down the story. Please just write the story like you did ten years ago. That was great, this sucks.
This product is no longer made or supported by Logitech. I paid over $44.00in good faith, and the procuct did not work. I recieved permission to return, it cost me $29.00 to return and I recieved credit for $29.99. In other words I lost the entire purchase price. I will never do business with this firm again and will advise my friends on all social media to do the same.
A couple of years ago the price was 219.The price should have gone down.What gives?
My Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 (non-tilt scroll wheel) mouse failed after less than one year's use. Don't bother to look for any warranty info on these products. I figured I'd look for the newest and best so I bought this one. As another user said, this is the 4.0 Intellimouse -- says so on the bottom of the mouse. Warning - the software will not install on Windows 98SE! This mouse works with my old Intellimouse software but NOT the tilt wheel and the scroll wheel is now sloppy and irritating to use. (Well, what do you expect -- it's not made for this OS.) This mouse looks more compact but both Intellimice are too large for my thumb to comfortably reach the small thumb button. What can I say? I'm looking for a different brand of mouse.
Beautiful keychain picture viewer looks like it would hold up well in a purse. Unfortunately the one I got would only work while plugged in to a USB cable, otherwise had no power. Amazon was great about the RMA!
First of all do not make the mistake to buy it like the rest of us. I owned this device for more than 2 years and it's one of the worst devices I have ever used. Its the hardest to set up, and the customer service did not help at all. It froze few times and it was hard to turn on, and then the green screen appeared. That was the end. I tried for few days to figure it out but no luck. I had this device for more than 2 years and I had to treat it like a baby (with the fear of not confuse it). Most of the times I had to leave it on (and the times that I turned it off, before I turned it on I had to prey, throw garlic around and dance around it in order to work. Today the green screen appeared and that was the end. Tomorrow I am going to disassemble it (so not another person will have the bad experiences I had)and throw it at the recycle bin. If you are into S&M buy it. It will most of the times ruin your evenings, you will get frustrated and you will suffer. If you are not then do yourself a favor and buy something else.
I was a traveling teacher a few years ago and used this to carry my laptop, gradebook, planbook and files, among other things in that one bookbag. This bookbag was very bulky and held quite a lot, especially in all of the compartments, but did not last long. After several months the inside fell apart. At the end of the school year I called Targus and sent it back and they exchanged it for an ergonomic messenger bag that held up for the following school year.
CONS: I have had this Westinghouse model for over a year now and use it with an HD antenna. The picture freezes a lot. The only way to unfreeze it is to either unplug the TV and plug it back in, or hold down the power button (on the TV) for about 10 seconds to reboot (the remote control loses all functionality when the picture freezes). Occasionally when I've unplugged it, I've had to reprogram the clock and TV channels after I plug it back in. As for the built-in DVD player - sometimes a DVD will play, sometimes not. The DVDs that won't play I try on my other DVD player and they work fine, so it is not a problem with the discs. My remote seems to have a very limited distance - only about 10 feet.PROS: It has a good picture and decent sound. It's fairly easy to set up initially (program the clock and channels, etc.). I like the programmable timer functions where I can set the TV to come on every morning at a certain time (like an alarm clock), then turn off when I leave for work. There is also a sleep timer. Another nice feature is that you can program your favorite TV channels into the "favorites" buttons on the remote, so you don't have to flip through dozens of channels to find the stations you watch the most.
I was very disappointed when this product arrived. I could have saved money if I ordered a regular size cd. Not only is this overpriced but it has a low writing speed. Don't buy it- it's not worth the money.
Does not work at all for Window 7, just like an earlier review stated (currently using an Alienware M11x laptop)I had an older laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad) running Windows XP, and for this computer, it would read CD's about 20-30% of the time. The rest of the CD's, the Targus would make some initial noise, then stop. Tried unplugging and replugging the Targus with the same results. Often times, I'd have to go to a computer at work to extract files off a CD, then load them onto a flash drive and use the flash drive to download files onto my computer, thanks to the Targus' failure to read CD's. If I was trying to download a program, then I'd be out of luck. I can't think of any other piece of hardware that has been so agonizingly frustrating as this one.
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.
Tiffen filters use cheap, optically low-grade "GREEN" glass. Get a Hoya UV filter. It's only $6 more.
I just recently got a new stereo system and was delighted when it came with an auxiliary port. After much debate I settled on this 3.5mm cord. After receiving it, I was less than thrilled to see that it didn't fit the original iphone. I assume it works with everything else.
I bought this CyberHome DVD player as a quick fix, I never bought it as a long-term solution. Even a budget DVD player should have worked better than this has though.I will say that at this DVD player's most primitive aspect (i.e., playing movies only), it does the job it's supposed to. However, don't try and make your movie experience any more enjoyable by running the sound through your surround sound system. I did and it only created problems."Like what?" you may be asking.Well, somehow--I never claim to be an expert in the way of any electronic device but I do know how they work--the sound stopped coming through. I figured it was just my surround sound so I ran it through to my TV, still nothing. I actually had to buy new RCA plugs just to be able to watch anything with sound. The problem has persistently come back though.Then there's the random power-offs. The first couple times I figured, "Ah, power surges." When it kept happening I then resorted to thinking I just had a bad unit, so I mentioned it to a friend who has one and he said his was doing the same thing. I know it's possible that both units are faulty but it'd be rare, and after reading a few reviews and further asking around, I've found that, even with the former problem, I'm not the only one.I don't recommend this DVD player the least bit. If you MUST have one immediately and this is what you can afford, okay, but go in knowing you better save up to get a better one ASAP. The remote and features are all user friendly and take no time to get use to, which is nice. Past that, the bad--at least for me--far outweighs the good.
I love Senheiser and have several of their headphones. But, this one is questionable. The design is not as good as one would think, although it is intriguing. Sound is so-so, bass is weak. After a year of use the plastic coating came off, and the right ear bud stopped producing sound. I am a runner and use my headsets several times a week for an hour or two each time. This one does not hold up.
I do not know how it works because it came with one the disks broken. Don't know what to do now.
I dont like to put bad reviews or provide information thats false. However I am not satisfied with this product and in the process of returning it. I followed all the directions for charging the light and adjusting it as well as fine tuning the sensitivity so it was not overworked or in a high traffic area. Three full days of sun light was spent charging the unit and adjusted it using the test feature during day light hours.....verified it when it turned dusk on the auto feature and all was tuned it good. When i went back out 3 hours later the unit no longer functioned. It came on for about half a second then immediately off. Pretty indicative of the battery had already been fully discharged. The company is a very good company but this product in my mind was a waste of time and money.
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
I have HX2415 for no more than 2 months, the screen crackedhey, I didn't drop and apply too much stress on the screenwell, I took the screen out from good old RX3115 (from HTC actually), and replacedthen it has stablity problem, sometimes it don't turn on, if you try to reset, it turns to hard reset:(recently HP PDA has screen cracking problemnow I have Dell X50V (also from HTC), and work a lot better (except battery time)
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.
Contrary to the information in the user's guide, the v1.1 bridge that Amazon sold me does not support WPA. This makes it useless in a modern wireless network. As there's no way to specify the version that Amazon ships (versions 1 through 3 exist), I'll be buying the bridge somewhere else.Overall, a significant disappointment as I needed the bridge working today.
My biggest complaint is battery life. I've had the unit for only a few months, and it seems the battery has fizzled - from fully charged to dead has deteriorated to about fifteen minutes - that's with sound turned off and screen brightness turned way down. The first unit I received (and returned for an exchange) wouldn't hold a charge overnight. This one barely will. So I have to live with the dangling cord and connecting/unconnecting every time I park in an area where I have to worry about it being stolen, which is about everywhere in Baltimore.My next complaint is that the thing has a mind of its own. Sometimes I power down with sound muted and it's still muted when I turn it back on. Other times I power it up and it starts blabbing at me. Sometimes it beeps at me for speeding when the sound is muted, sometimes it doesn't. The switch between night and day colors is unpredictable and annoying, with night colors persisting from the night before for up to fifteen minutes before switching to a new dawn.Next, the menu system isn't well thought out. To cancel navigation you have to go to page three (and if you don't cancel, you have to endure the unit constantly updating the route to a position you're not going to). To add your present location as a favorite, you have to go to page five.Also poor is the computer interface. The Home program is enormous, it starts at boot-up even though you didn't ask it to (and you weren't offered the option), if you exit Home and later connect your device, when it attempts to connect it wants to INSTALL Home rather than simply start it, every connection with the computer risks wiping out anything user-entered on the device (better not forget to backup!). When I updated my map it wiped out my favorites.Adding points of interest is a pain - you go through a list, choose what you want to add, and then it dumps you at the start of the process, with no easy way to find where you left off. Points of interest are added by any user, but many of them are redundant and there's no way to know what's what (except that some have stars and some don't), many don't even tell you what country they're for, and if you load U.S. points of interest you get things from other countries as well. On the "manage my device" screen, which shows where files are stored on your computer, you can't highlight and copy file paths so as to navigate to them easily in explorer.Note that if you're willing to live without purchasing updates for a while because you don't need every single one in your day-to-day life, be prepared to pay for them anyway - when you DO decide to update, you'll have to pay for all the ones you skipped (though apparently sometimes they'll offer a slight discount if you need four quarters or more).Customer support is poor. Two of my three calls to customer support connected me to people who did not understand words such as "reinstall" and "default," and who could not understand that I could run out of space on a particular hard drive.The best thing I can say about the navigation is that I've seen parts of town that I never knew existed. The routes may be good according the the algorithm, but not in real life. It will tell you to make a u-turn when it would make more sense to go around the block. It will send you by different routes between the same two points, seemingly at random - or does it somehow channel Elvis to know which route is better on a given day (I don't have traffic services)?I wish I had gone with a Garmin.
I ordered this cable because of the great price point but when it arrived it was only 3 feet, not the 6 feet I paid for.
I bought these a couple of months ago and they just stopped working. I really liked them when they were working.It's a shame :(
My inmotion worked well for the first two times I used it. After that, it started popping and evenually stopped altogether. I have attempted to call tech support on numerous occations as well as using the altec lansing customer service e-mail. I have never been able to get through either source. I am not only disappointed with the product, but even more so with the support. I have wasted my money!
These earbuds are absolutely terrible. First, the wires constantly tangle. I bought these f-ing things so that I could stay motivated while exercising. But it's a real morale killer to spend about 3 or 4 minutes getting them untangled before ever getting a chance to use them. But this is assuming they are products you WANT to use. In the past I had used these earbuds while lifting weights. Under such circumstances, the experience is awful. Not only do they come out of your ears when you perform any slight movement, but since the wire is meant to hang around your head (and thus, behind your back), good luck trying to lie down or sit back against anything. AWFUL!For the first time tonight, I decided to run with my mp3 player. Every few minutes, I had to fidget with the ear piece so the buds would stay in my ears. No one should have to endure this BS from a product that is meant to enhance their listening experience. Enough is enough. I'm getting new earbuds. DO NOT BUY THESE!
I TRIED 2 OF THEM AND NONE OF THE HDTV TUNER WORKED!! I WOULD GIVE IT MINUS 5 STARS!!!!!
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.
Why a player can't keep running for as long as computer DVD players is beyond me. I didn't really use it all that much.Now that it's past the meager 90 day warranty, it will cost a $155 flat repair fee to have it fixed.I am not going to waste anymore money on this player. I purchased a 7" player for the same amount it would have taken to get this one fixed.
This is one of the worst Mice I have ever used. I own the Logitech LX700 keyboard mouse combo, Logitech MX610, and a Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse. Each are excellent to use. The Logitech MX610 was to replace my generic Dell mouse at work. Instead I first purchased this Microsoft Mouse. My biggest problem with the mouse was how extremely heavy it felt. It fatigued my hand and wrist to navigate the mouse from point to point. After using it for 2 days it was returned and exchanged for the Logitech MX610. The MX610 is the finest mouse I have ever used. It is light and precise allowing a user very accurate clicking and not simple because it is a laser instead of optical. The buttons are a joy to press. I can't say enough about the Logitech MX610 but to buy one if you interested in one of the best mice developed by Logitech.
They blow up at two years. You have to pay to ship them to have them fix. Good Luck. You get what you pay for
I replaced an EPSON about 6 months ago that worked for about 9 months before the paperfeed went out. I thought I was &quot;movin' up&quot; by purchasing an HP, well, this one stopped working after 6 months: the printer carriage gets hung up on the right. I went to the website for troubleshooting options, none of which solved the problem....and the warranty is the biggest weakness...90-days! This alone speaks poorly of the expectations HP has of its own products. EPSON's warranty was 1 YEAR, but I had misplaced the receipt. SO, perhaps EPSON is a better deal, as long as you KEEP THE RECEIPT!
Doesnt fit at all. I have a canon Eos Rebel T2i. It looks like it would be a good product but i cant make it fit. Going to try it on my Canon T1
I cant believe the performance of a universal remote that cost this much money. I paid over 100 dollars for mine and have tried several times. This thing just will not program my devices. You go through the setup, it says that everything is working, but it doesnt. It never does any of the multi functions its supposed to. The tv function, it controls the volume 1/3 of the way and stops. I have found more functionality in 10 dollar universal remotes than in this thing. Im glad that some people found it useful. But it just consisstantly would not control any of my many devices. Im still toggling back and forth between 5 remotes. A complete waste of money. Very surprised that this came from Logitech.
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.
The first one I received didnt work at all. There was a short in the base units wiring causing intermiten powering.. which could be very dangerous thinking it was on and operable and in fact it wasn"t. After calling the Logitech Support, they responded quickly and mailed out a new unit and provided postage to return the faulty product. The unit seemed to be ok if its used within the home, but really didnt function much outside of the front or back porch.. My mom gardens frequently, just about 20 ft from the back door to the small garden in the yard and the unit DID NOT TRANSMIT that far.. so i was a little disappointed in telling my 87 year old mother to try to make it to the house if you need help!
I tested this player for about a week, and I ultimately returned the product.I bought the product for its attractive style, obvious athletic uses, and rugged design. Setting up the product with batteries and listening to the sample songs is very easy. One of the strong points of this model is its excellent volume and good sound.I returned this product for several reasons. First, the remote control unit stopped working after approximately two days. New batteries and hardware tweaking did not fix it. Next, the batteries seem to be drained even in the off position. I was surprised how often I had to change out the batteries. Finally, the software is horrible. I could never get it working in WinXP - only on an older computer running Win98. The controls are clunky and difficult to use, while transferring files to the player is anything but intuitive.Unfortunately, the strengths do not overcome the weaknesses in this case. This might be worth a buy if you only want to transfer your files once and then use the player without the remote control. Do your research as the remote control problem is a known problem.You are better off finding a better product.
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.
Okay, so we are in the age of "disposable" everything, including cheap DVD players. This one I bought a little less than a year ago and it just died on my two weeks ago (however, after many a movies from Netflix). Not too bad for 11 months use I guess, considering the price, but still, the landfill must be full of them. Do yourself a favor; pay a little more and hold on to it longer. Our waste disposal men thank you!
Very flimsy plastic quality. I guess you get what you pay for, but I had never seen a lamp with this type of bendable, cheap plastic. If I had known, I would have spent another $15 to get a better quality one.
I installed an IBM Optical Wireless Mouse on my work pc. It seemed to work just fine until I noticed that it kept losing the Medium acceleration setting. Every few minutes the mouse started to move very slowly. To get it across the screen I had to pick it up and stroke it across a portion of my desk several times. Every time this happened I went into the mouse setup dialog and found that the acceleration had changed from Medium to None. If I re-selected Medium the mouse worked normally until the next incident. This interval of good acceleration varied from several minutes to over an hour.When I called the Mouse's Tech Support the Tech said "Oh, that mouse doesn't support acceleration because it runs at such a high frequency".How do you like that double-talk to excuse a piece of junk?!I made the mistake of buying 2 of these lousy mice. The other one I installed on my home pc and the acceleration worked fine. This mouse was installed in a PS/2 port under Windows 2000. This machine runs 2 operating systems. When I tried to install the mouse's driver under Windows 98 the install routine abended. Once this happened Win98 stopped recognizing the mouse. I tried to uninstall the driver but Win98 did not seem to know anything about the driver. I switched to a plain wired un-optical PS/2 mouse and Win98 did not recognize that mouse either. When I booted Win2K it locked up on the sign-on screen and would not recognize the keyboard or the mouse. When I forced Win2K into Safe mode it hung up the same way. I finally discovered that the only way to get Win2K to function was to unplug the mouse. At this point I went to RadioShack and bought a corded USB mouse and both Win2K and Win98 have been working ever since.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE PURCHASE AN IBM WIRELESS OPTICAL MOUSE!
Worked fine for the first day then started making a low clicking noise. Now after months of use the clicking noise is so loud that I had to stop using it. I have no idea why its making this noise and even tried to take some gears out but that made my cassette deck just eject the adapter out, put the offending gear back in and it works but all you can hear is click, click, click.
I ordered a Mini-iPod from Amazon back on April 30, 2004. The original ship date was June 1, 2004. Amazon has delayed shipping me the product 3 times now, and my latest scheduled ship date is September 2, 2004.My recommendation to you is go somewhere else to get the product!
I bought this laptop in feb 05 from compusa. It was dead in the april 05. i sent to toshiba service station. i am putting this review on 06/29/05. since todate i did not receive my laptop. when i called toshiba, they say my laptop motherboard, screen and processor died.Its amazing that within 2 month all majour part of the laptop is dead!!!!above all toshiba is not able to fix this problem in 3 month!!! how people can trust toshiba in future??? i put negative infinity point for this laptop as well as toshiba.i'll never buy any toshiba product in future....
SO, I want to know what happend whit it because Liberty don't send me yet?
Suddenly stopped working--lights wouldn't light up, and my devices wouldn't connect. Not buying this one again.
The shutter speed on this camera is so slow that it makes this camera worthless.
Main reason to buy an MP3 player is for music! This player sounds OK with included earbuds, but if you try to use a full size set of headphones the volume and sound quality is severly lacking. I personally can't stand earbuds, they don't stay in my ears, plus the sound quality from headphones is usually much better.Pros--Looks like a little iPod-Included earbuds sound pretty good (but not great)-Has FM tunerCons--Very S L O W USB 1.1 transfer speeds, takes forever to load songs to device-When using headphones, volume at full up is lacking, sound not very good through headphones-Sound quality not on a par with other MP3 players I have tried-Limited information about song displayed-Must use MusicMatch from Philips site to transfer songs, not the best application for this purpose-Overall, pales in comparison to offerings from Rio and CreativeI suggest you do some homework before buying this item!Why did I buy this item? I got it on a deal directly from Philips for a much lower price than listed here, still I wasted my money, gave it to my sister!
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!
UPDATE 11/11/11: Received the replacement 2 sticks from PNY - DOA, failed Memtest86 immediately.I bought 8 GB of DDR2-5300 (four 2 GB sticks, product MD4096KD2-667) in May. Each package is supposed to contain a "Matched Pair" per the packaging. I had to buy a total of 16 sticks to find 4 that worked! These were the part number specified by PNY for my Intel DP965LT motherboard, not just some random choice I made.I'm a hardware pro with decades of experience and know how to control static and exercise all other cautions in installation. I also know enough to test RAM (Memtest 86, among others) before relying on it. Most of the sticks I bought failed within minutes of testing.Once I found 4 sticks that worked, I ran memory tests for 48 hours before relying on them. Now, after just 5 months of use, one RAM stick has failed. In dozens of servers, desktops, and laptops, I have NEVER had any other RAM fail on me after it's worked a few days.I called PNY and was disconnected after 15 minutes on hold. On the second call, they disconnected me after just 2 minutes on hold.I'm going through the online RMA process, but don't have a lot of hope that I'll receive a working stick of RAM even if they do send me a replacement. I'd probably be better off just throwing away all the PNY RAM and buying something reliable.
I really liked mu iLuv ear clips when I got them but, after only a few weeks they are falling apart! First the ear cushions fell off and now part of the mechanism itself has disappeared. This is just from carrying them around. They do not hold up very well!
I really like The price also great features. one thing I don't like the monitor freeze up on the tv viewing, when this happen you loss control of the unit you have to shut it off by unplug or if you have a surge breaker power switch. I return the LCD Monitor/Tv for a replace to my surprise the second one had the same problem.
I got one of these Belkin Sports Armbands for my Samsung K3, and I'm sorry to report that the seam on the side split after just a few months of use. In addition, the velcro stuff used here is unusually grabby, making it difficult to unfasten the band quickly. K3 fans would do better with the silicone case amazon also offers with a detachable armband. In that unit, the case stays on the K3, so I reckon it will prove more durable than the Belkin, and the velcro on its armband fastener is more accommodating than on the Belkin.
I hope to be able to come back and rate this TV but as of now I cannot even turn the TV on. The box does come with the stand but it doesn't come with the screws to attach it. So right now I have a nice large LCD screen laying down somewhere while Sharp sends me the screws. They could not expedite them (nor could they tell me the sizes of them so I could try to get some at the hardware store to use in the meantime) and told me if I can't wait 7-10 business days then they understand if I want to return the TV. Wow doesn't that just give me the warm fuzzies? She did however stress how they're sending me the screws for free. I guess I should be thankful! I will update this review when and if the screws come unless I get too fed up and return it. I hope if I keep it that I'm eventually happy with its performace.EDIT: We ended up wall mounting this TV rather than wait weeks for the screws. So far it looks wonderful and has a very nice picture. I would definitely upgrade the performance to 4 stars leaving off one for poor CS.
I really disliked this book. The plot was practically non-existent, as was the ending. I LOVED The Secret History and bought this book in hardback (something I never do) because I couldn't wait to read it. It was so boring I finally just read the last chapter.
This thing is a piece of junk. I would have rated it zero stars if possible. I took it to Italy and it worked about 5 minutes. This is a plug adapter and should be a very somple device. Using the plug that fits in Italy's two-prong 220-240 V recepticle, the 110-120 V 60Hz/220-240 V (50Hz) cell phone charger worked maybe five minutes. I checked it to be sure that the adapter plug end was properly positioned and properly locked in place - which it was. I tried a couple of other low voltage devices set to operate in duel voltage and it would not work. I messed with it for quite a while and could never get it to make an electrical connection - we stayed in several locations and it would not work - period. It was never overloaded (cell phone charger) - it's a huge waste of money and this thing was very expensive for it's intended purpose. If you need foreign adapters, buy a kit with the individual plug adapters - you will save money and frustration.
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 received mine as a gift which I appreciate very much.I feel I must warn people about a couple of serious design flaws I've run into with Sennheiser.My headphones are connected to my computer. Computers turn the sound off when not in use. These headphones note that the sound has been turned off and after a set time go into hibernation as well. Before doing so, regardless of the volume setting on the headphones, they emit four extremely loud annoying beeps. They are loud enough to hurt your ears and there is no changing or getting rid of it.They put the volume control wheel at the rear of the earcup. The pictures offered seem to intentionally hide this flaw. When I sit in my recliner the volume control wheel rests directly against the chair and the volume changes with the slightest movement of my head.The sound doesn't matter. The design flaws render these headphones unusable. I can no longer trust Sennheiser to test their products properly before offering them for sale.
Ok, so we got this camera about 3 years ago and paid $150-ish. We take pictures once maybe twice a year (and NO more than a 100 total so far). Well I needed it for a school project tomorrow and guess what... it's dead! It will let me look at the pictures I took three months ago, but nothing else... it instantly shuts right back off.Better yet, after an hour of internet research, apparently several people have had this problem... so I dug out my old SONY camera. It took two good pictures and then the picture/video card fried! It literally started trembling in my hand.I'm done with Sony... last month our two year old Sony DVD player died too. This used to be the best quality company around, now they've obviously turned to crap.
The stap that COMES WITH THE CASE, is sewn on - and as I walked around the 1st day with my new camera in it - the little leather piece that held the strap to the case - broke away and the camera fell to the floor - luckily the camera did not breaK. CASIO DID NOT APPEAR VERY INMTERESTED WHEN I CALLED AND COMPLAINED!
they should say that these are x-box 360 cables not x-box i got some thinking that they were for x-box when i got them they were for the 360 witch i didnt need guess i should have looked at the picture better not what they said it was.
I bought this player for viewing movies while camping. Fortunately we usually sleep in our SUV so we have access to a DC power outlet. This player does come with a cord that plugs into a cigarette lighter outlet. Otherwise it would be totally useless because the fully charged battery only lasts about 45 minutes. The picture is ok but colors are not at all bright or vibrant. The sound is barely loud enough even when you're sitting two feet from the unit. I've only watched two movies on it so far and it froze up once requiring a restart from the beggining of the movie but it does have a scene skip that allowed us to get back to where we left off pretty quickly. If it keeps working I'd say it was worth the $50 I paid for it at CVS.
I bought this as a extra cord for travel as I travel quite a bit. The extra length is nice and the cable looks of good quality but I have had problems with the cord since the first time I used it. My Apple cord that came with the phone DOES NOT have any of the following problems that the new sync/charge cable does. The new cable cuts in and out of charging if the cord is moved, I recieve error messages saying that charging is not supported even though the phone shows its charging. When I put my phone on the charger for the night i need to know its will be fully charged in the morning as I dont have time to wiggle the wire and let it charge for a bit before I have to leave for the day.I have sent TWO emails to the sellers customer service and have had NO respoce from them. It is clear they do not stand behind their product and have no desire to replace the cable or refund the cost of the cable. I would not recomend this product.
Seller lost this package at their facility and it took 2 months to receive it. I bought it as a gift and i'm glad it took too long to get here. it's flimsy and gets really tangled really easy. avoid at all costs.
First we got the item and it was missing a spring in the battery compartment. We made arrangements to send it back and it cost me @12 to do so. Then after 3 weeks we got a new one. This one does not alow the cover over the batteries to close and we have to use a piece of tape to keep it closed and I wonder how long that will last in the shower. A PIECE OF JUNK!
The cables are the right price but truly poor quality. For any HD product to the TV, these cables added the white static "snow" to the picture. Not recommended. Get something of a heavier grade and with better insulation.
Do not buy this router. I wasted countless hours trying to setup the router properly and followed the suggestions that other people had posted in their reviews on Amazon with no luck. The primary problem is that the connection to the internet through the router will drop after about 20 minutes of running fine. The connection will not reestablish itself and you must reboot the modem, router and computer to get internet again. After two days of trying ever possible router setup I returned the item. Stay away from this router and save yourself several days of headache.
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.
The company I ordered from had to send me four before one worked. This is no joke. Beware of this product. If I were Logitech, I would be embarrassed to market such garbage.
Without repeating what has been said many times before, the hard case may offer protection in the event the palm V is dropped. However, to protect the screen from scratches, etc., I will stick with the method I used on my palm III - trim a piece of thin clear plastic (like used on an overhead projector) to fit the screen and fit it neatly under the slight overlap around the screen edges.
I bought this model 2 months ago after having the 32gb drive for over 18 months. After using it maybe 3x it became unstable and I had to format it, which means I lost everything I copied over from my 32gb........... What a waste!
This camera look good in the page, but it's big and the manufacture is poor. The lock of the battery storage was weak and broke suddenly. Also I bought the zoom, but the pictures I get are really bad.Kodak Support Unit in Per&uacute; also provide me a bad customer service. They pretend to charge me US$ 400 for travel expenses to comply with its guarrante.
The map size is very small when so much of the screen is used for the arrow and directions. It also does not have a night mode/auto dimming feature. I purchased a refurbished unit, and the screen display was very fuzzy with poor color and contrast. Also, the hard buttons are awkward to push because of the effort needed to press them, combined with the fact that the unit is only mounted on a bean bag, it takes two hands to press a button and hold the unit from moving. I had absolutely no trouble or hassle returning it to the Amazon seller. If you're looking for a full featured, easy to use GPS, consider the Garmin Street Pilot C550 new [...].http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2006/07/garmin_streetpilot_c550_review.phpThanks
Purchased the 6' hdmi cables. Within a month of using them the video began fading in and out. When I replaced them with new cables it worked perfectly. I guess you get what you pay for. I don't recommend any one to purchase these.
Donna Tartt definitely has a way with descriptive writing. She is able to create strong feelings of mood and atmosphere, which I typically enjoy.In this book, the lead character is modeled after a youthful version of the author. This is pushed home to the reader in many ways, the most coarse of which is the repetitive description of the girl's 'shiny black bowl-cut hair'. Then turning to the flyleaf, we see the writer in a 'pensive' pose, with her shiny black bowl-cut hair.I liked the lead character. This girl was a realistic grouping of good and bad traits, making her real and appealing without being 'cute'. Unfortunately, after seeing the similarities between the author and the character, I had a feeling that Ms. Tartt was trying to manipulate the reader into thinking 'oh, that poor little girl!' throughout much of the book. I hate feeling manipulated, so any joy I could have gotten from this book's story left me a little flat.I had no problem with the way blacks were portrayed, I feel it was relatively accurate for the time, the place, and the people. No, it wasn't right, and yes, it (hopefully) is different now, but it was a reality -- especially for older whites in the south at that time.I do think that this book could have redeemed itself somewhat with a decent ending. I wish I could critique the ending, but I can't, since there was none. I literally tried to un-stick the final pages, assuming that the epilogue must be there somewhere - but no, the story. just. simply. stops.Overall, a frustrating and not very interesting read.
I bought this laptop (tx1000) a bit over a year ago. I loved it in the beginning, I thought it was a great little laptop, until I started having problems with the wireless connection a few months ago...I found no solution to that (even with HP technical support), it just comes and goes, so I got a usb wireless adapter. I thought that would be the end of my problems, but today it failed to boot... I am reading here that this is common and that the laptop eventually dies. I have read a lot of comments from users that have the same exact problem. I am VERY VERY disappointed. I expected more from HP. Avoid this computer.
The recorded DVD can not play properly on my Panasonic player. It seems never go from one chapter to the next by itself. You have to go to the main menue all the time. Reverse, forward and skip functions work but when you press play key, it freezes and stops.
The biggest problem I have with this unit (TAO 1.5-Inch Digital Keychain Frame (Brushed Metal))is the color of the pictures. The brightness of each photo is horrible. The detail of the picture is pretty good, but the contrast of colors is bad! I wouldn't recommend this as a gift to anyone.
I don't know if I got a defective antenna or what but I was getting less channels (about 8) with it than I got with a little indoor antenna so I returned the channel master. I would have accepted another one from the seller Black River Distributing but I had to pay return shipping for the one I returned (not refunded). I didn't know if the new one I'd receive would be any better. I was not going to keep on paying unrefunded return shippings. So would I buy this antenna again? Not through Amazon, that's for sure. I still don't know if mine was defective or not. I'd buy it local in a store where it would be possible to return it without having to pay return shipping. Hate paying for NOTHING. This was my first and last experience on Amazon. Going back to ebay. Never lost money there.
There is no need for this thing to be so huge!! The technology exists for it to be the size of a regular surge protector, but monster decided to make it obnoxiously massive, roughly the size of a volkswagen. It probably doesn't do anything special, and it is overpriced, made-in-china garbage. The pic. doesn't do its obesity justice. I don't know where the he11 I'm going to put this thing, I might need a garage for it.
I have had this printer for almost two years and started noticing banding when printing. I knew ink was low so I paid $80 for new ink and installed it. Now the printer won't print anything but blank pages. After a hassle with customer service (which by the way, spoke broken English; can't stand that), I gave up and returned the ink to Target and bought a new HP printer. That is when I noticed the other reviews had similar problems printing blank pages. And who wants to spend $80 on ink? You can buy new printers for that much. Plus this printer is huge and bulky. Not a good printer.
I bought two of these units in early 2007. BOTH are alread dead. Local Polaroid certified repair charged me $50 each to determine that repair (power supply) would cost more than $600 EACH !!! Polaroid "customer service" ( a term to be used lightly) takes the attitude of "Life is Tough.....get a helmet". I'll personally NEVER again purchase anything bearing the Polaroid name.
I have had this router for about a year. Whenever you call they always say it is an issue with the DSL service provider. No help at all. Does not work with my wireless laptop. Totally useless. I am throwing away as soon as I get my Linksys. Will never buy another Belkin product. When will these companies learn outsourcing customer support to other countries undermines their reliability.
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.
Like many of the reviews note... this is a great lens for the price before it stops working.After 3 strikes I am moving to a different lens. Strike One: Auto focus and manual focus died in a month -- lens was replaced by store. Strike Two: Auto focus and manual focus died after warranty expiration -- Canon repair said I must have bumped it. Don't think I did. Charged $96 for repair. Strike Three -- lens focusing died again 10 months later.I like this lens, have taken good care of it (I guess I should say them), but there is a definite quality/durability issue.
I was so happy to find this product for my old laser printer at such a reasonable price. However, after several weeks of use, the items printed came out dirty and streaked. Therefore, I cannot use the printer.
Okay, not too much to say. This thing was like .05 cents so I can't be that mad. The shipping was like $5.00(rip off). It works alright. I just always have to turn my TV off then back on because the audio starts clipping when you switch to the HDMI (I have other HDMI cords and they work flawlessly on this TV), but after that the cord works fine. Let's see how long it last.
Disappointing piece for frustration.Bought one of these last July, 2009 from Target online. First of all, if you're dubbing an LP or Cassette to CD, once you start the dub you can no longer adjust or change the volume till the dub is complete. If you're dubbing a cassette to CD, the dubbing will not stop when the cassette has completed so you get a 15 minutes or so of white noise until the CD is full. Any other dubbing device I've ever seen will automatically stop recording / dubbing when the source device stops. Why this one doesn't is a mystery to anyone who's used another dubbing device. Also, the "track splitting" device which you're supposed to use to separate tracks when dubbing from an LP or Cassette to CD is joke! It stops the recording for too long and chops off the begining of the next track whenever you use it! Finally, I used it for a week last Aug and haven't touched it again till today - Oct 24 and now the Cassette deck does not work! It will not fast-forward or rewind a cassette and eats them when you play them! This after maybe 10 hours of use and 2 and half months of sitting idle. A couple of months later, the turntable started to speed up and slow down when playing / dubbing records - junk! As another review pointed out, you and also hear rushing noises in the background on dubbed CDs. Often times, it will just stop in the middle of a dub too and leave you with a half a track. I think the people that gave this one a positive review have not owned it very long and have not really played back what they've dubbed. Never again!
All seemed to go well until I tried to find a clear FM station. I spent the entire time I used it, a one hour trip, trying to find a clear station. I finally gave up and turned on the radio. I have since returned it for a refund. I live in a somewhat rural area. Maybe it would work better in a city.
its pretty sweet, I can record myself playin piano on low, and record a multi-hour story on high then just move it all to my laptop with a click of the mouse.
Bought 2 pair as iPod gifts based on positive experience with this model. Both quickly turned defective. Imbalance of sound, one side significantly weaker than other. Device is not cause. Amazon replaced 1st pair (slow service) after aggravating phone call to non-U.S. call center. Language skills and phone call noise objectionable. Now waiting several weeks for Amazon to credit $ return on 2nd pair. A shame that quality control has slipped on this item. Used to be good. Note there are "refurbs" of this product available at clearance spots. Good luck getting a good pair. Bottom line: 2 pair earphones, defective, customer service poor, Amazon and Sony need to do better.
We've had this camera for a little over a year. From the beginning, I didn't like the fact that the green light which tells you that the camera is on and ready to go is placed so that it shines directly into your eye when looking into the viewfinder! Very distracting. However, it does take great pix and we overlooked that. NOW, it has simply ceased working consistently. Sometimes it will turn on, sometimes it won't .. regardless of whether the batteries are charged. It DOES turn on when docked, but I can't take pix then!! Sometimes, we have to turn it on and off repeatedly before it &quot;takes&quot; and turns on, then it will turn off again just as suddenly. Also, it doesn't always recognize that there are pix on the camera, even though it will transfer them later.I have read other reviews that indicate that we are not the only ones having this problem. From what I've read, contacting Kodak would be useless, so we're just considering this $300 badly spent. We've already replaced it with a GREAT little camera - the Canon Powershot A75. I'd recommend that ANY DAY over this model.
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.
This model has a major flaw. Whenever a CD or DVD is playing, a fairly loud high-pitched hum can be heard from the front 2 speakers. At first I though I just had a bad unit. I returned it and got another - same problem. I replaced that one - same problem. Finally I checked out the floor model in a retail store - same problem! The SCHT95 is unusable - the sound is so loud that it makes it impossible to enjoy listening to your CDs or DVDs. Two other problems: the unit gets extremely hot and it takes a very long time to switch between discs. Panasonic should discontinue this model.
Bought this item and it worked for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes the dvd player stopped and would not turn on.
it needs a case for it to stand becuase it gets top heavy and i thought it would be wider, also if you have nightvision on your camcorder it will block the infrared light on the camcorder , but it does look better gives it an HD look, over all the HD look makes up for it but now i have to spend more money on a stand.
To small for a 13" MacBook model #A1342 ! It is a nice case BUT unusable.
I purchased a DX 3900 in June 2002. By November, I had to send it in to have the status lcd board replaced. By July 2003, the lens cap was no longer retracting, but by then it was off warranty. The support was not very helpful either. Overall, my experience was that this was a poor quality product, and I wouldn't purchase any of their products.
This is only usable if you are pairing it with with a device whose Passcode is 0000! Wanted to use it in my Toyota - no joy. Very poor description that does not include this vital information!
After wasting an hour trying to set up the product, I called Linksys customer support who told me the range extender will NOT work with Windows Vista. This is despite the fact that all three of the computers in my house are Vista and communicating on a Linksys wireless network. Note also that this "minor" detail is completely missing from the box, advertising, and product documentation. I will add that I did try to setup the extender on a separate Windows XP network (just for the challenge) and THAT wasn't successful either. To get an idea what you're up against, go the the Linksys support site for the extender and enjoy the page after page of long instructions that will attempt to guide you through what should be a simple process. Good luck!!! You'll need it.
I had this DVD player for only about 3 months and it quit working, it kept saying LOAD. I called about how to fix it and they told me to buy a new one. I would not recommend this player!
Ordered three cartridges. When i received them two were labeled remfg. The product description on web site does not state remfg. Will contact Amazon and request to return them. And replace with new cartridges.
... I just can't seem to get a unit that works reliably.I originally purchased this unit before a long cross country trip. It was easy to set up and use, and to my surprise the sound quality was quite good despite driving through some major urban centers where FM radio bands were packed full of interference. It paired well with my iPad and allowed me to use my Slacker Radio in the car instead of XM. I was in mobility heaven.Fast forward about two weeks after returning home from the trip... I got in my car, paired the unit back to my iPad, and prepared to enjoy a little music... But got nothing but silence on the tuned in station. The unit suddenly became unable to transmit audio on FM. It transmitted a blank stereo carrier, yes. It paired with my iPad, yes. But somewhere it its cheap plastic guts, the bits that were to carry the audio from Bluetooth to FM got fried.Nonplussed, I contacted Satechi to return the unit for a replacement. They gave me the return authorization, and I paid $18 to ship it back priority mail. A week later, I got a replacement unit in the mail. I went out to the car to test it... Deleted my old association from my iPad, paired up the new unit, and started streaming Pandora.Sound only came out of the left speakers.I jiggled the unit, tapped on it... paired it again with the iPad... Replugged it... Rebooted the iPad.... Nothing. I could turn the balance knob on the radio to the opposite side and enjoy only sweet silence. Or I could leave it where it was and feel deaf in one ear.Now I am faced with a choice: do I spend another $18 to return the replacement, or do I chalk this up to a product with extremely poor build quality and find something else? Do I spend nearly half of what I originally paid for the brand new unit to spin the roulette wheel again, or give up the game and take my chips elsewhere?
I owned this hub for a year, and twice had to call D-Link for a RMA number to exchange it under warranty. After the third one died, I just gave up. I spent more on shipping than I would have spent on just buying a new hub from a different manufacturer.So what went wrong? In each case the hub seemed to overheat and die. I could actually smell that distinct odor of frying circuit board. Never had anything particularly power-hungry hooked up: two iPods, a scanner, a digital camera.I understand if it happened once, or even twice, but three times a bad hub? Not likely. Since the new hub I got from a different manufacturer is working well, then the conclusion must be that it is the D-Link design that is at fault.
I paid a very good price for this item and it was shipped very quickly.However, within just a few days of use it intermittently stoped working.If I wiggle it, it will work again. There seems to be a short near one of the HDMI connectors. The weight of the cord eventually pulls on the connection enough tocreate the short. I don't know if the product was defective when manufactured or if the cord was used and defective and shipped to me in that condition.
I'm on my third one in less than a year. The first one came with "black sand" under the screen. Returned it next day. The second one failed with the headphone jack cutting out. Sent it back for warranty repair, they sent me back a different unit. Last nite the third one failed with the headphone jack cutting out, same as the second one. There's not a single scratch on this thing, I treated all three like the wonderously expensive babies that they are. This third one is hardly used at all!Oh, and have fun racking up a fortune in long-distance phone calls to get the return info! I've spent so much time redialing, and on hold, and at the post office, I think I could have bought another MP3 player with the cell-phone HOURS I've wasted. Once you get through to their service center at the Carl Sagan base-station on Mars, be sure to have a linguist and phone amplifier on site or you'll go insane. Your "very important call" will be dumped once you get to the fifth or sixth level of their voice mail system, so be sure to have the model and serial number and purchase date, etc, memorized, as you'll be needing them over and over and over again.I am not going to bother returning this third Creative Zen,..I just lost 250 bucks for a year of frustration. It's obviously a defective product,..so why should I waste another week in long distance phone calls just to exchange it for another piece of garbage.This would have been a fantastic gadget had it worked. Unfortunately, ALL THREE of mine did not.
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.
I ORDERED TWO OF THESE BATTERYS ALTHOUGH THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THE SAME NUMBER THEY ARE DIFFERENT AND DO NOT WORK THEY WERE PURCHASED FOR MY KODAK CAMERA AND THEY WILL NOT RUN OR CHARGE IN THE CAMERA. I WASTED MY TIME AND MONEY !
I own D300 with 18-200mm lens and this case can hold them both.However, putting those in is not a problem. But, when you try to take it out, the zipper and the cover on the top block the camera from coming out. Now, I have to buy a new one.
For a replacement cable to connect your iPod to your charger or your computer, go to the apple store online. I have a third generation iPod and I bought a firewire cable for $19.00.
The cable is faulty and never worked. Since it was very cheap, I never bothered to return it. Do not buy this product.
My Take: I bought this massive media wallet because it was one of the least expensive ones with a capacity of 320. However, after using it I have to say that there are a few reasons that it is priced significantly less. The plastic interior "shell" tends to come out when opened. This could possibly be attributed to the sheer size of the binder. However, my primary complaint is that the wallet zipper is subpar. For this, there is no excuse. Namely, I encounter alot of resistance when I zip and unzip. This lousy feature made the difference between a bargain and a rip off. On the upside it does have a durable plastic cover, but this less functional apsect is overshadowed by a con like a flawed zipper, which is used constantly.My Advice: Think twice before purchasing this binder and remember that money isn't the only factor.
Hi, I got this camera, and it worked fine for the first year or so on rechargeable batteries, but after a while, it doesn't matter what battery you put in, you can only take a couple pics, max, before it tells you the battery is dead.....I just realized that the problem wasnt me, i thought I was messing up my sustem of used batteries and newly charged batteries, and went to using dispoable, and then back to my rechargeables....doesnt matter what I use, I cant get much out of them.....Up until the battery issues, I was very happy with this little camera, thought it had lots of bells whistles for the 100 I paid for it, and I loved the video features....great camera if they fix the battery issue that I am apparently not the only one to have
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.
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.
There was no signal when the cable was connected. i tried a different cable brought from a local store and there was signal. Either i was unlucky to get a lemon piece from the seller or the product is of faulty quality.
My 4 year old daughter received this camera for Christmas. While it is easy for her to use and very durable, the pictures are just TERRIBLE. The quality and the focus is awful. It is too bad, because I really enjoy seeing what she thinks is important to take a picture of -- but barely any of them are of good enough quality to save or print. I'd rather buy a slightly better, but less durable camera and just teach her to be careful. I almost never write reviews, but the functionality of this camera is such a disappointment, I felt I needed to let people know.
This DVD player doesn't play half the DVDs you put in it. It freezes up, displays ugly digital pixellation of image, and then refuses to play DVD altogether. I bought it because of the multi-region capabilities. It does a horrible job of converting PAL to NTSC. My 5-year-old no-name DVD player does a better job. This should not even be listed as a 'DVD player.' I am in the process of trying to get a refund after 2 of these units failed to perform their duties.ZERO stars
So if this sounded like it did not have blown speakers it would be a great item. if you have to have a Ipod Boom box for under 100 bux then this is a great deal. If you have to have some decent sounds come out of it look elsewhere.
I bought this to use with an ipod touch and the speaker that is built into the ipod is better than this thing. The sound is horrible and distorted.
blew the first time I plugged it into the car and plugged in two devices.
Beware of the warranty. Ours had a defect that manifested under certain conditions. However, the labor warranty expires after 3 months so they wanted $200 plus 2-way shipping to repair their defect! We barely had the thing out of the box at 3 months.
I don't know why I bought this. Previously, I owned the Finishing Touch, and I liked it. After using it for a couple of years, I dropped it, and broke it to smithereens. For some reason, I bought this one as a replacement. I guess I thought it might be better. It's not!It does do the job for which it is made. However, it is so cheaply made - there is no weight to it. It's hard to put together. And, it won't stay together. After using it a few times, I threw it away, and went back to the Finishing Touch. Don't waste your money.
XBOX LIVE - worst customer service and it appears as if AMAZON employees are putting up phony 5 star reviewsI've had very bad experiences with XBOX LIVE, having paid with a credit card years ago, and then having them automatically renew it with my credit card info, then having payment confirmed, still not being able to get the service. They don't have my new email address, so I don't receive the "confirmation code", their "customer service" in India cannot retrieve or issue a new code, they still keep the charges, I get to enjoy the "silver" (already 'free') service, no netflix streaming which all I really wanted...A couple long phone sessions and endless emails with "customer service representatives" only capable of reading the Microsoft script... I finally gave up knowing with crystal clear certainty that the XBOX LIVE TEAM AND MICROSOFT SUCKS like a tranny on a trailer hitch.Apparently there are lots of people posting "wow thanks Amazon for a really great awesome service here" even though all of the many one star reviews comment directly on Amazon's slow response time and its inability (like XBOX's customer service) to issue or re-issue codes when there's a problem.I believe that it's an example of AMAZON employees putting up phony 5 star reviews. I thought Amazon was better than that.
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.
I was quite disappointed after reading this book. Like many other reviewers I was a fan of The Secret History and was excited to check out Donna Tartt's next novel. For me, this book was very self-conscious in its attempts to come off as a "serious literary" type novel. Gone are the natural flow, excitement, and compulsive readability of The Secret History. This new novel just seems to be trying too hard. Harriet, for example - so many dimensions are added to her character that she reads more like a creative writing class exercise in character study than as a realistic child. Donna Tartt has already shown us what a fabulous writer she is, in The Secret History and in parts of this book. Hopefully for her next effort she will relax a bit and just let the story flow.As far as the lack of an ending...I am just speculating, but I believe this was in an effort to mirror real life, in which such a neat resolution would be unlikely. However, as someone else pointed out, this is not really a slice of life type book anyhow - far too many other extremely unlikely events and wildly convenient coincidences take place for it to be that. With those types of events in mind, it wouldn't have been out of context for Harriet to 'magically' discover the killer at the end.
I have purchased two of these "DVD players" as I am a fan of the DivX format and have several movies that use that format , well as I said I have had two of these puppies and neither are working, wont power on wont do anything. This second one is of course out of warranty now cause I was to lazy to send the SECOND one back but save yourself the time and get a higher end not so cheaply made DVD DIVX player this one SUCKS.
Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Print Server with Multifunction Printer SupportThis device is very confusing to set up. There are multiple steps of "unplug this, now plug in that, then unplug the first thing, now do this, etc." And they must be done in order, or you have to start over again. There's no going back one or two steps. If you get an error message or the program can't immediately find your network or the router it crashes. And beware that when it asks for the WEP key and invites you to create one DON'T, because unless you use the key already on your router you won't be able to connect. Then when I got through all the rigamarole finally and went to install the driver on my computer I found that apparently Cisco never heard of Windows 7. I got a poorly translated message (must originally been in Chinese) which told me that the OS was "no" supported. I went to the Cisco website assuming that there'd be an updated driver for Windows 7, but no mention of it, only Vista and XP. So for me the device is completely useless. And anyway I was hoping to add my wife's Mac to the server, but once again, no support. Bottom line, be VERY careful about ordering this device!
This antenna has a serious design flaw that effectively blocks access to channels 19, 20, and 21 and makes other channels marginal. It performed worse than indoor rabbit ears until I corrected the design error (I am an EE with some antenna background).
Although the TV Ears were easy enough to install, they worked for only one or two uses. When they stopped working, I called the number on the brochure, but they didn't get back to me in a timely way. I finally packed the device up and sent it back, then the company called me. To bad, too late. What little use I had was very helpful.
Unfortunately they do not make a cover for my keyboard (Saitek Eclipse II), I was issued a full refund without delay I only put one star due to fact I had to put something but one cannot review what I never received
This is the 2nd time i ordered this product. the first one broke right away, but i thought it was my fault because it got yanked out. The second one is working, but causes the cable picture to flash of for a second or two once in a while and some other little glitches. You get what you pay for i guess
This product has been a nightmare. I bought it a year ago when I got my Olympus C2100UZ digital camera. Since then, I've had the following problems:1. When windows says it's done copying files, i remove the card only to find a read-write error that it wasn't complete after all.2. Copy errors(files not accessable) when copying data to my CF card for use in my Pocket PC.3. EUSBMSD.SYS file (used for this card reader) would hard crash my system when playing games (Dark age of camelot) or using my cd-burning software (NERO).4. Their &quot;winXP certified drivers&quot; don't do anything. It's the same problems.5. Had two cards of holiday pictures. Inserted card A and copied all files off. Then deleted the pics off the card. Inserted card B, and found that there were no pictures! Inserted Card A again, and the pictures that I DELETED were still there! So now i'm out 148 pictures thanks to this defective product.Avoid this at all costs, i'm sure there are better, more reliable readers out there.
This camera is NOT waterproof, water got inside and I lost all the pictures of my vacation at the beach!!!
I purchased this plantronics headset to replace the CT version that I had for 3 years. I was disappointed with the fact that you cannot use the headset while it is in the charger charging the battery.you were able to do this on the prior version the CT10.Lots of nice bells and whistles, but the basic phone technology available on the earlier version has been reduced.Would think hard about buying this one....j
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.
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.
I hate this item. Looks cheap and the cover coming off after some time use. Don't waste your money!
Got this for my daughter just before christmas. Worked for about 1 day then the screen became scrambled. The sound works but the screen does not. This DVD player is NOT reliable. Spend you money elsewhere!!!
I used to have what i believe was the older version of this model (the top was completely opaque and the buttons were small circles). I was very very pleased with that one, until i lost it. This one, on the other hand, couldn't even compare. The resume resumes from where ever the player wants, not necessarily where you left off. Sometimes, it simply refuses to read a track, but spends minutes trying. The unit skips for no apparent reason, even when i'm not moving it. The final kicker was when i dropped it (no more than 2 feet), the top came off, and even though i was able to snap it back in with no apparent physical damage, it no longer works at all...
I've had my GO720 for over a year now and, unfortunately, I'm still not entirely satisfied with it's performance. My biggest problem is the map inaccuracies that TomTom refuses to correct even after I've submitted them numerous times. Their story is that their map supplier won't even investigate an error unless there are numerous identical reports of the error. I guess I can understand that up to a point, but after playing with one of their newest units on display at Sams Club and discovering the same errors and omissions, I'd have to say that they just don't care if they ever get it right as long as someone's buying the unit! Another problem is the routing logic, which, in many cases, is just plain stupid. Tries to run you 25 miles out of the way just to keep you on the interstate. The only way to get around that little quirk is to enter the name of a town along the route you want to take, but if you're in unfamiliar territory, what good is that? Try to run the route you know you should be using and it keeps trying to get you to u-turn or run down some cowpath backroad when it automatically tries to reroute you back to the original route. Bottom line is that if I knew then what I know now, I'd buy a Garmin.
I got this splitter so I can watch movies on my Xbox 360 using netflix, while I am doing my college homework on my laptop and this thing doesn't even work. Only Jack 1 worked on the splitter and Jack 2 is faulty and doesn't even work... this is a poor product and i wouldn't suggest getting this!
This product has been a nightmare for me.I purchased it new from Amazon and I was very happy with it at first. The screen was very bright for laptops of that era.It came with the usual battery and you were able to put a second battery in the futurebay. So I was able to run 6 hours without plugging in, something unheard of for laptops of that time period. After awhile, I started to notice the fan sounding very loud. It seems to have two speeds, normal and the turbo mode which is the laptop equivalent of a jet engine. It was so loud, that when I used it in the Mountain View library, I cleared out a wide berth around me. After a year when it was out of warranty I had the very typical problem reported of it overheating and shutting down after a few minutes and the computer was completely useless. Since I had a dual boot machine and it shutdown in Linux too I was able to ascertain that it was a hardware problem.Since it was out of warranty, I decided to take it to a local small repair shop called CompuRun as I like to support the little guy. This turned out to be a near fatal mistake. After paying him a couple of hundred dollars, he correctly determined that this was caused by the heatsink detaching from the processor. However, instead of getting the right repair kit sold by Compaq for this he jury-rigged by gluing the heatsink on, a solution that only lasted a few weeks. After I knew what the problem was I was able to determine from HP user forums the problem was very common and that HP actually had a retrofit kit for this problem. I then tried to contact HP support and tried to have them fix this problem for free since this in my opinion was a design defect.Staying on the line to HP support which is all in India is enough to drive anybody crazy. They put you on hold for a hour and then you get some guy in India who can't escalate a complaint to anybody. Just forget about calling the HP service line completely.I then wrote a letter to the president of HP at the time, Carly Fiorina and I ordered the repair kit.I got the repair kit which cost me something like $70. The repair kit basically consists of a square of rubber very similar to what you would patch a flat bike tire with and four very long screws and four nuts to make sure it doesn't come off the processor like the original squareI then received a telephone call from a secretive group within the Silicon Valley HP that really handles customer problems. I told them the problem and without much hesitation they offered to pay the cost of this repair guy to put the square of rubber /heatsink on the processor. The story should have had a happy ending after the repair guy put the heat sink after charging me another of couple of hundred dollars, but that was just the beginning of a new nightmare. The CompuRun guy did not put the laptop back together solidly. After about a month, I had to bend the case to get it to power up. I brought it back to him again and after I argued with him extensively, he agreed to put it back together correctly. I think his idea of a warranty is a tail-light warranty.However, when I got it back from him after he tightened everything up, he claimed the backlite had just coincidently gone out by itself, he could not repair it. Now the laptop was completely useless once again. I then sent the laptop to authorized Compaq repair for about $40 service fee and they told me it would cost $700 to repair it. I decided that the whole computer was not worth that much. After about a year, I located Moniserve in Hayward which specializes in fixing LCD/Monitors. They told me that the inverter board was fried (by my "friend" from CompuRun). They were able to locate an after market board and repair it for $110.I still have a problem where all sounds on the machine sound like they are stuttering at the end of the sentences, but I can live with that!So the bottom of line is if you have this repair problem contact HP in writing/calling directly to the president, use an authorized repair shop and stay away from CompuRun in Mountain View
I ordered this a about two and half weeks ago through an Amazon marketplace seller. It worked fine for my digital shoots out of studio for about a week, in fact, I used it on two shoots and all was Ok. Then, it died inexplicably. Nothing I could do could save it - My Canon 20D could not format it, and windows XP couldn't format it. It crashed -plain and simple. BUT - Amazon's stated policy is that there are no returns or refunds to Marketplace sellers after ONE WEEK - so I'm stuck with the piece of garbage. I even emailed the seller who stated the same.Do yourself favor - if it seems too good to be true, it is. I have two IBM Microdrives that have worked perfectly for almost a year each now. If you are shopping for a Microdrive, go with IBM or above all else, buy DIRECTLY from Amazon, not through one of their affiliates.
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.
My 880 finally beeped at me one too many times so it is permanently "fixed" in the grabage. This thing constantly beeps and flashes the screensaver, very very annoying, if it's not set in the cradle just right which sometimes can take quite a bit of jiggling. At one point I had to put a weight on the remote and try to jiggle it just right so it would make contact with the charging base. Logitech could fix the beeping with a line or two of code in a firmware update and could add a few millimeters to the height of the contacts if they really cared about their customers.Also, the wording of the online software could be better too. Once you have it progrmmed close to the way you want it leave it alone. I went to make some fine tuning adjustements on a couple of buttons and the whole thing reset to the default. So, I had to start from scratch becasue the online backup was reset too. I got used to having all my buttons and their settings written on a peice of paper just in case.The actual functioning of the remote was great and I would have bought another one except for the annoying beeping. Now I'm looking for another remote and would love to buy another Logitech except I don't want to have to deal with same issues I just tossed out. I don't see anything anywhere that points out that these are resolved in later models. Except the 2 contact 880 which I have not seen.
I use MP3 players for jogging, when my Rio 500 quit I bought this. Pluses: excellent sound quality and the main unit controls are very easy to access by feel while jogging. It has an armband but I dislike armbands (personal pref). Minuses: the beltclip is really dumb, a thin flat metal oval with a screw at one end that attaches the clip BELOW the top of the back of the unit. The clip is very hard to pry open to slide onto your waist, it easily rotates around the screw unless you screw it on VERY tightly, it covers the battery compartment so if you DO screw it on tightly you're in trouble when you need to change batteries, and it doesn't extend long enough below the screw to securely hold the unit. Since the clip is not attached to the TOP of the back of the unit, the unit doesn't hang flat to your side; the top leans out and easily catches onto something and pops off you. The handheld remote has a very tiny LCD screen whereas the main unit has none. I hate carrying a remote in my hand while I'm jogging so I never use it. Also, I've had VERY bad problems with an occasional blast of static at FULL VOLUME between songs, VERY bad for the ears. It's not due to the music or headphones, both which worked fine on my last player, and it's not static electricity because it ONLY happens between songs at the start of the next song. The included software wouldn't install because I already had an MP3 player on my system, and once I did get it installed it wouldn't work (Windows violation), I had to download another version. Took me four hours to get the software to where I could download. And for some peculiar reason, it locks up when I download one specific song (Dire Straits &quot;Tunnel of Love&quot;). At this point, I'm looking for another player.
This product doesn't work with Vista 64 or Windows, and Linksys (Cisco) is not developing an updated driver. One can purchase a wireless printer for a similar price and not put up with Linksys not providing continue support.
Do not buy this product! While the price is reasonable, the quality leaves much to be desired. I used these filters and quickly noticed that their quality is very poor - they have subtle marks on the surface that, while barely noticeable to the naked eye, are picked up heavily by the camera lens. If you want filters, invest in some high quality ones.
I used the SB600 two times and was only able to use it for 15-20 pictures per set of batteries. The third time I used the flash it would not even turn on. After examining it close there was corrosion on the battery terminals even though my batteries have always been brand new. I have feeling that I may have been sent a used flash that someone else maybe returned since it was messed up even though I ordered a new one. So I guess this could be more of a customer service complaint than anything (since they wont do anything about it but said they could give me refund of 50% - 80% on what I paid. All I know is that the flash is only 2 months old and it doesnt work. So a ONE star is even being generous.Poor customer service for a defective piece of equipment. Probably wont order through amazon again for anything important.
I bought this product based on the reviews, as always with all products from amazon. This product was suposed to allow to connect different peripherals to the docking stations and not to the the laptop directly, that is the difference between this model and the previous model. Well, all those functionalities worked for just few days after I installed the software that comes in a CD to the laptops, after few days the USB ports didnt work any more, I tried deleting and reinstalling the software and nothing... So I think it was a hardware damage in the docking stations. I couldnt process a product return because I was leaving the country next week so I didnt have time to wait for a new item... It is suposed to work from the fist time...Based on other reviews the product is good, I guess I didnt have luck with the item I received and couldnt change it... So, it didnt work for me and I cannot recommend it at all. Expensive product to be only a base for the laptop.
I bought the Memorex DVD-R and they were all defective. They wouldn't read or record. Save yourself the trouble and cost and buy somebody else's brand.
As I write this, I'm in minute 40 of holding for 'elevated' tech support because the first flunkie had no clue; the programming software is locked up, and the thing was unable to see my Dish Network IR remote as it is advertised to do. And why does a remote advertised to be compatible with PVRs have no "PVR" button and "View Live TV" button? That's just Katherine-Harris-Crazy. I'm ready the throw this thing back in the box, but of course, I'm out shipping charges. Don't waste your money. Maybe if they supported this thing better, it would be a good product. But with this poor support, it's just JUNK.
I find it more than curious that ALL reviews of this product were positive. No one is that good. Perhaps they were entered by the Mailbug people themselves. My experience is that while thedevice itself might work just fine, my final experience with customer service was horrible. Here is my story. I was looking for an avenue to communication with my newly deaf 91 year old father. I talked with the Mailbug people not being sure that my dad would be able to work with it. They encouraged me to try it based on a 30 day money back guarantee. Little did I know that the 30 day clock starts ticking almost immediately. The first unit that I received (about 7 days in) was defective. The number 1 key did not work. I was asked (perhaps as a joke)if I really needed it. Not funny. I returned the defective unit AT MY EXPENSE and finally received a working replacement approximately 6-7 weeks after the original purchase. Three weeks after having the unit, my dad decided he did not want it. My problem. But what about that 30 day money back guarantee??? Well, apparently I had exhausted that 30 days (and not 30 business days mind you) well before the 30 days I was lead to believe that I would have to see if my dad would/could work with a fully functional unit. I had 26 calendar days to evaluate a working unit.MY IMPRESSION!!! DISINGENUOUS IF NOT DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICE!! GOOD LUCK IF YOU DECIDE TO DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.PS. I was going to place my newly acquired but not needed unit on E BAY or give it to some senior center but, to me, that would be just wrong. Why should I encourage some unsuspecting senior todo business with these people. By the way, I just read almost all of the reviews and I was wrong. They are not all positive as I previously thought. This company is NOT registered with the Better Business Bureau for what it is worth.
I ordered these speakers because i already have a couple and wanted to get more of the same. Unfortunately, what was delivered are just plain center speakers meaning without the separate tweeter dome, which makes a lot of difference in sound quality. I dont see how can amazon allow sellers to not accurately show what products they are actually sending the clients. Of course it will be too much trouble to send these back, so buyers beware.
I bought this printer server partly because of the good reviews here. It works well mostly, but I did encountered a few problems that I feel worth mentioning:1. The manual says Internet printing (LPR) is supported, but in fact it is not. The related settings mentioned in the manual do not exist in the web admin interface. I am referring to the sections "Printer Tab -- Internet Printing" and "Printer Tab -- Logical Port" in Charpter 6 of the manual.2. A more serious problem is that whenever my printer goes into sleep, i.e. automatically powers off, the USB connection is lost. The only way to get the USB connection back is to unplug and re-plug the USB cable. This is a huge pain to me. I am using Brother HL-6050D.
We bought this to use in the car on long trips. After a short time, the cord that plugs the player into the cigarette lighter started to act up. It would short out and stop sending power to the player. The rechargeable battery does not work either. We still use it in the kids' playroom with the AC adapter only because we don't want to throw it out if the player itself still works. I wouldn't recommend buying this, this unit is poorly made.
Review after 1 Year and 2 months:1) Left mouse button is fading FAST. I have to really mash it now. I suspected this might happen when I first got it because the type of buttons they used... It's fast becoming a paperweight. I'm never buying from them again after this failure. They had to see this coming if they did any kind of long-term QC on it. Also, no apparent way to get keys replaced OR be able to get inside it to try to clean the LMB myself. I guess I'll try opening it (breaking it) after I get a replacement.2) After checking the site from time to time they _still_ haven't updated software/firmware to give the ability to disable tap-to-click on the touchpad. Tsk, tsk.3) It still loses connection from time to time and sometimes even freezes altogether, requiring a hard restart.Review after 2 months:Yeah so I've had this keyboard for a couple of months and it's been pretty good. Yes, the wireless will cut out from time to time, but it's fairly acceptable as I'm about 15 feet from the USB dongle behind a wall.The problem came when I finally got tired of the touchpad's touch to click "feature" I kept moving files/folders and firing weapons in games when I didn't want to. So I started a very thorough search of the SetPoint settings and gave up, and checked Logitech's site.I found a thread where many, many have posted their frustrations with this feature as well, and all support had to say within this same thread is that it's a hardware issue. I find this very hard to believe. There's got to be a way either with firmware or software, but unfortunately, the thread is months old and there is no other answer I've found on their site.The scrolling feature of the touchdisc is pretty awkward and near useless. The repositioning of the home/end/delete/PU/PD takes some getting used to after working w/the same setup for 20 years.If they fix the touch-to-click at some point (doubtful) I'd give it a 4 to 4.4 for sure.
I purchased this one and the car adapter and they don't charge my zune at all...I don't know if it's a problem with the zune or with these items...but via usb it charges perfectly...
Hey, it didn't cost much.But it doesn't do the job, either, unfortunately. When I opened the package and saw how thin the cable was, I feared the worst. Plugged a laptop into the HDMI cable and a TV, and it looked GREAT... for a minute. Then the screen started blinking -- on for 30 seconds, off for three, one for 30...
Will not work with iPhone 5 but does work with Retinal Display iPad. I can't explain why but suggest you try another cord.
This unit is a real clunker. Right out of the box it had audio synch problems where the sound was not in synch with the picture. I sent unit out to a Samsung recommended repair shop and it took six weeks for unit to be fixed. When unit was returned it stll was not working. Samsung is stalling in sending out a shipping label so unit can be fixed a second time. The second time around I will probably have to wait another six weeks for unit to be returned. So teach yourself a lesson and don't but this or any other Samsung product, their products and customer service are terrible.
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 recently purchased this camera and thought it would be the best bang for the buck. I took it out of the box, read the instructions, and began to use it. To my dismay, when I played the footage I took on my TV, I found that the picture was pixelated and the sound would keep cutting off. I called Sharp customer service and they were not able to solve my problem. Nevertheless, everything else seemed to work fine. The infrared worked perfectly and I was very happy with the stills. It is very easy to use once you get the hang of it. Other people seem to have better luck than me, except for one other person who had the same problem. Overall, I would not recommend this camcorder.
I should have paid heed to the reviewers who complained about the "static" in their evaluations. I found only one station preset with minimal static. I tried programming in other stations with little luck. Also it takes less than a mile or so of travel to get out of range of a station with decent reception which means you now have to fiddle again to find a station setting which works. Can't, of course, do this while driving yourself and even as a passenger, I found it frustrating and eventually gave up. So, it's in my car, unused, and will probably stay that way.
I've had my 605 for about a week now and I'm seriously considering returning it. As said in other reviews, it has a wonderful screen and lots of space but that's about it as far as positives go.The first thing that really bothered me was that the battery life is nowhere close to what Archos advertises. 17 hours for music playback? The most I've managed to get before it dies is 7. Not even half. As far as Video goes, you'll be lucky to get 2 hours on a complete charge.The audio quality is what Really makes me want to return it. Not only is it quiet, but the EQ is not a true EQ. It actually attenuates one frequency when another is turned up, so it doesn't really boost the frequency you want, it just appears to be boosted by lowering other frequencies. The sound quality is a Big step back from even my old Archos Jukebox Recorder V2 and it gives me headaches after a while, which is something that has never happened to me while listening to music before.Pros- Excellent screen, lots of space, easy file transferCons- Sub-par to Bad sound quality, Horrible battery life
This product seemed like an excellent idea, especially during power outages. However, this phone backup system was poor in quality and design. This system requires you to use your cordless phone's power adaptor to plug into one of four power input holes. This feeds power into the backup system. My phone's power adaptor didn't fit or couldn't grip onto one of the one of the flimsy wires or plugs in one of the holes.
The AV plug does not match the AV plug on the xbox 360. The cable looks fine but is of no value with the 360.
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!
We ordered the ipod-mini directly from Apple. Caution! They don't have all the bugs worked out of it. It freezes up and requires the user to either plug it in and reset it or reload its software which erases all the songs you have downloaded on to it. We have had to do this twice and its very time consuming. Then the menu screen became unstable, it scrolled non-stop. Finally, the menu screeg quit working altogether. Iin a few days it quit working altogether. For a new product, not very good. We have had it less than a month. My advice, wait and let them get the bugs out of it. Apple customer service was less than customer friendly.
Well most important is the fact that only one tip was included so where is the exchange? the price is WAY TOO HIGH for a cable with one tip. the original cable for the archos is $5 only.My Archos cannot connect as USB 2.0 only as USB 1.1 with this cable (I don't know if the problem exists using the original USB cable since I never got it (long story), so I hope that my device is ok and soon I'll get an original cable from Archos.this cable sucks.update:my device was the problem, it does connect in USB 2.0. still a crapy cable.
Well, it fits the space that I needed it for, but it's very noisy and I have to return it. The picture quality is fine and it's a cute little feller, but you can hear the incessant whine of the DVD spinning, and that can drive you crazy. Too bad none of the other reviewers noted this, or I would never have bought it.
this thing didn't work the second it came out of the package. It could've been a fluke, but who wants to take chances? Try a belkin it works very well.
I have had my mouse for about 8 months and it is broken. The "L" shaped design for the thing you hook to the computer is the problem. I will call it a receiver. It you stow the receiver too many times into the mouse it starts to break. Over time the receiver doesn't receive.I would not recommend this product. It's better to have a straight receiver.
This has been a disappointement..... I ordered a three-pak of Microsoft 4000 wireless mouses, but received a wired keyboard/mouse. I returned the item and spent nearly an hour on the phone with a customer service representative -- I am still waiting for my 3-pak of mouses. The problem is that Amazon's listings are messed up such that when you order an FA2-00002 (3-pak of wireless mouses), the computer reads it as a FA6-00010 (because that is the tag that the Amazon online listing shows), thinks you want a keyboard/mouse combination and sends it, rather than a 3-pak of wireless mouses......... still waiting........This is the first time I've really had a problem with an Amazon order... and there have been many.
I was very disapointed with this seller. I never was contacted by them. I never received the product and the shipping was very high for no service. I am so disappointed. I needed this product for my business.
I recently spent days attempting to install this modem. I was installing it on a new computer and even went to the trouble of re-formatting my computer and installing Windows XP again. Even on a barebones Windows XP install, with no extra, possibly conflicting software, I could not get this modem to work.Technical support was terrible as well. They did not respond to my e-mails even though they claimed they would in 3-5 business days. Also, I spent hours on hold attempting to talk to somebody and was ultimately unsuccessful.I purchased a US Robotics V.90-V.92 Internal PCI Faxmodem and had it fully functional in less than 15 minutes.
I bought these hoping they would stay in my ears while working out. They are worse than the standard ipod earphones. Completely useless.
I was pretty satisfied with this case. It's slim and has somepockets for credit cards and cash. The loop closure was a negative,but livable.But after owning this case for only 9 months, it hascompletely fallen apart. The pockets are ripping away, threads arepopping out and at this point it would be embarrassing to pull thiscase out in front of friends or business associates.I've stopped towrite this review as I peruse the Amazon site looking for a newcase. Spend a little extra money and get something else. Trust me.
I bought these headphones to ease the bordem while swimming laps. They sound great for about 10 seconds when you first submerge your head. As soon as you start to turn your head from side to side while swimming, the seal leaks, fills up your ear with water, and the sound disappears. I tried trimming the ear piece (didn't work). I also tried adding a ring of silicone around the earpiece (as suggested by the manufacturer) and that lasted for less than one length of the pool and my ears filled up again. The headphones were also very uncomfortable. Don't waste your money on this!!!
Short version:I cannot express how excited I was to get this device, but after two and a half long weeks and well over 12 hours on the phone with some very polite (but ultimately inept) Indians, I had to acknowledge this experience for what it was: and exercise in futility.I hated having to send the unit back, but I really don't need another expensive piece of useless clutter in my place.Save yourself the frustration. It's *really* not worth it.
THIS DVD PLAYER LOOKS COOL BUT IF YOU WANT TO PLAY A DVD THAT'S NOT BRAND NEW YOU WILL HAVE PROBLEMS. I DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH NEW DVDS AT ALL AND IT PLAYS THEM GREAT BUT WHEN I TRIED TO PLAY RENTED DVDS I HAD LOTS OF PROBLEMS EVEN IF THEY WERE JUST A LITTLE DIRTY PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS PLAYER FOR YOUR OWN GOOD
This was my first digital camera and I spent my hard earned money on it. Picture quality indoors was very poor, outside was ok. Downloads were easy and fast. Battery life was a joke,it would never be consistant on how long they would last a day or two weeks..I used rechargable ones from the start and had two kinds it never made a difference.Now after 6 mo the camera will not recognize the charged battery at all.I have tried every thing new batteries 3 kinds and still nothing . So basically I have a useless camera,tech support at Toshiba is worthless and no one will work on the camera around here..they tell me to throw it away and buy something other than Toshiba.Great! Well that finished me with ever buying a Toshiba product again and you can be sure I will tell EVERYONE I know, that they need to look elsewhere for a better company and product.
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.
I wish I would have paid more attention to the negative reviews for this product. We were never able to get the machine to work properly and then had to pay postage to send it back. I will certainly think twice before ortdering this type of product over the Interent again.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the hub does not come with the power adapter needed to use it. I'm probably not going to try to find one, because adapters (especially big ones) are almost impossible to find. Also because I have Windows XP, and an earlier reviewer said it wasn't compatable. Just skip this one.
I decided to buy this card even after reading many negative reviews on how they stop working and corrupt your data. The card worked for about 6 months of very minimal use, before it self destructed losing all the data on it. The good news is that they seem to have a very efficient return/replacement policy since they do it so often.
If you buy this mouse get ready to pay a fortune in batteries! I use heavy duty batteries and they last about a week.
I give this Flip camcorder 2 stars--for potential only. The video and sound were pretty good, especially for the size and light weight of the unit. Unfortunately no PC could recognize the device, so no video could be saved or viewed except for on the Flip unit itself. I've contacted Flip and returned it, but they didn't even offer me a free return--I've paid for the return shipping! After about 3 weeks with no contact, I contacted them, and have been told they have received the camcorder, but no fix yet.In short, get a different brand.
Price was too good to be true. Memory was very unstable, if my laptop was lucky enough to boot, it would crash within five minutes. Sent both 1 gig sticks back for refund. Definitely would not recommend this product.
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.
Based on the reviews, I bought 3 cables and they all bad static that you can see. My connection was from a new Xbox360 to a Panasonic HDTV. I wouldn't buy these again. If you just want to have a connection then sure..but if you care about just decent quality signal...these are not the cables you are looking for.
After two other of the same modem that did not work, I ended up with one that did and I've had it for four months and it died on Saturday. No power. Since Saturday, I have spent over four hours on hold trying to get an RMA after the email support gave me a case number and it did not work. After more time on hold, yesterday I finally got ahold of someone in CS who gave me a new case number and a website to register to get the RMA. Well now the website is 'down' and they are 'working on it.'If I had not got out and purchased another router from a different company then I'd be five days without internet access and no resolution date in sight.I would not purchase an item from this company again. Which is a shame because my last DLink router lasted three years. But this model and my experience with their customer service has changed my view of them.Save yourself time and trouble. Buy something else from another company.
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.
To put it simply, this product does not work. I have the KVM switch connected to 4 Dell PowerEdge servers running Sun Solaris 10 and the standard Dell keyboard and mouse. I previously used a 2-port KVM switch from IOgear on these same devices and everything worked except for the fact that I could only have 2 servers connected at any one time. I chose this KVM switch thinking everything should be the same but now I would have 4 ports. I was WRONG. The keyboard and mouse only works now with one server. For the other servers, the keyboard works during the BIOS startup but locks up when the OS boots up. It seems that I have to buy another KVM model that will hopefully work with my devices.
DO NOT buy either of the Nextar units. I originally bought the 2707 at Canadian Tire. Great price, huge screen etc. The unit takes forever to lock up and that voice is more annoying than my ex-wife. The routes it displays are ridiculous. It has you exit a highway and driving through towns, when you could go a few more exits down the road and get to your destination faster with out all the stop and go driving.Secondly, my unit locked up and died after only 2 months use. I sent it back to the factory in Dec of 2006, as of 3/1/07 I have not recieved my replacement unit. The tech support is just lip service and no-one can give me a straight answer as to were my new unit is or when I can expect delivery. I am traveling to Canada to see the Brier and am not looking forward to navigating through Hamilton Ont. w/o a GPS. I am buying a new Garmin GPS and will put the Nextar unit on ebay if and when I ever recieve it. STAY AWAY FROM THE NEXTAR UNITS!!!!!
These are good headphones when I can hear through them. I bought them to connect to my television so I could watch at night without disturbing my wife while she sleeps. Surprize...these things get no signal coming through them if the volume on the tv set is turned way down or muted. What is the purpose of head phones if they are dependant on having the volume turned up at the source?
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!
I bought this player about 6 months ago for our bedroom as a backup player to the Sony in the den. We have played less than 10 DVD's on it and it is now dead. When I put a DVD in, it comes back with the "No Disc" message. I have tried numerous DVD's and they all give the same message. It will play CD's. I did some research on the internet and it seems this is a fairly common problem. I also read somewhere that you could bump it while loading and it would play. I tried that and got it to work once so I am guessing something is just out of line.Anyway, I called Philips over the weekend and after going through their standard troubleshooting script, they informed me it was out of warranty but could be exchanged for a fee. As I discovered, the warranty is only 90 days free replacement. From 91 days to a year, there is an exchange program for a fee. I guess I should have known the warranty was only 90 days but I never even looked at the warranty. In my experience, if electronics work out of the box, they don't fail in 90 days. I now realize that is true for quality electronics but not Philips electronics. I asked how much the fee was and the lady said the fee was not listed on her sheet. She gave me a claim number and told me to call back on Monday. I called on Monday and went thru a similar experience. This time the lady put me on hold to call the RMA department to get the fee. After three attempts (the line was busy), I asked to be transferred to a supervisor. The supervisor came on the line and I explained the situation to him and asked for consideration on the warranty. He said there was no flexibility or exceptions with the warranty. I expressed my dissatisfaction with the product and lack of consideration. I then asked to speak to someone higher up in management. He flatly refused to provide me with any other contact information. He said it was his department's job to "give the bad news to the customer" and not to pass them on up the chain. He then asked if I was interested in paying the fee or not. I asked him how much it was. He said they had still not gotten in touch with the RMA department because the line was still busy. He seemed oblivious to the significance of a long wait for someone in RMA. He told me he would try to get in touch with them by at least tomorrow. Obviously they are having more product problems than they can effectively handle.From the other reviews on here, apparently this is a pretty good player when it works. I wouldn't know since I only played a few DVD's with it. My advice is to avoid any products from Philips, especially this one. With their short warranty and lousy customer service, it's obviously a gamble doing business with them. Electronics should last years, not days.PS..Almost forgot. When I was talking to the Philips customer care representative, he asked me where I bought it. I told him Amazon. He then went on to tell me that when you buy Philips products online from places like Amazon and Overstock that you are buying refurbished units. I told him it was advertised as new and that I knew Amazon would not misrepresent the product. Amazon had also shipped it to me within 2 months of the manufactured date so I didn't believe him. He just repeated his statement. I called Amazon after getting off the phone with Philips. The Amazon customer care rep was very friendly, professional and assured me the product they shipped was new and she did not know why Philips would be saying that. I also must add what a contrast in customer care experiences between Amazon and Philips in the span of 10 minutes.
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.
I purchased this product not in small part due to the positive reviews I read. LUCKY THEM!!! There was unacceptable distortion on one of the units in the set. A quick replacement was forthcoming from Amazonwhich worked well. Than the other original unit acted up. And another replacement was quickly sent by Amazon. Defective buttons!! So, at this point, I have one radio that works well and one radio that works fair. I suggest you look elsewhere if you want something of quality!
I agree w/Christian, these do hurt when you use them. The earpiece looks like they can deliver good sound straight into your ear canal, but they hurt and don't deliver high quality sound. The sound that these deliver is like the sound from headphones you get from a "Made in China" cd player (w/headphones). Stay away.
I received the 64GB flash drive two days ago, and I am returning it today. It has given me problems right from the start. I was able to put about 15GB of data on the drive, but it seemed very sluggish when copying the data and playing back small video files. I have had many small and large size flash drives, but none has given me any problems like the Corsair flash drive has. Yesterday my computer did not consistently detect the flash drive, gave me error messages for perfectly common file types like wmv and sometimes crashed. Today there was absolutely nothing I could do with the drive. I could neither add nor erase data, nor format the drive. It said that the drive was write-protected. I checked online in the Corsair forum and found that this write-protect error seemed quite common, and that the technician responding to such complaints said that Corsair would be willing to replace the drive when that happened. I don't think I want to have a piece of equipment that problematic replaced. I bought the Corsair flash drive because the price was right and the reviews were uniformly positive on Amazon. The reviews are kind of misleading, though, because they also or mostly refer to smaller size Corsair flash drives, which might indeed be good. But I can say for sure that the 64GB drive is not.
Do not get these headphones, as they are way too tight. I have been using them for a month now, hoping they would break in more, but they have not. You can only have them on for 20 minutes or so before your ears hurt so bad you have to take them. Im not sure why they made them so tight, but they would probably best fit a 10 year old.
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.
For the price, very good. but be sure to get them for under 60 dollars, cuz theyre definitely not worth 80 dollars. These were OK.. i really love how logitech uses the metal stands, theyre so versatile! i can put them anywhere, i put one on my closet, clamping it on the top of the sliding door, and i hung them from my desk, and from my bed and from walls.however, these speakers werent very strong. And then strangely, they broke within 3 months of me having them. Very very very strange, the blue light wouldn't turn on and there would be no sound. I had to go back to my z340s, ...For the price, good. But i don't like these because you might as well just spend the extra....60 dollars? and buy the z560s. 330 more watts for 60 dollars more.Good for the price, i say.-wes-
The signal for this and the base unit were strong, until I did a transfer test, then everything went to pot. I switched to netgear and am very impressed with netgear's performance.
I bought this product based on the reviews. I have a 60" Sony HDTV LCD with an HDMI connection and a brand new Sony upscaling DVD player. I thought I just needed to plug it in on both ends, and it would work.It didn't. Nothing works, no video, no audio. Not sure what you can do wrong with one cable and one way to plug it in on each item.
This DVD player worked just fine for about ten months, then today, the door wont open and it refused to read any disk. I first thought was a software problem and tried disconnected the power supply for a while and put it back on. No luck! I will call philips tomorrow to test their customer service...BTW, the playback quality via component output is not as good as many reviewers indicated. Using the same HD LCD tv, this player's picure is much worse than what I got from PC through a VGA cable. Themes with large areas of single color are noticeably pixalated. Progressive scan wont help; high quality AVI file (around 1.3G file for 2 hour film) wont eliminated it.Follow up:Philips said the warrantee only good for 90 days, after that and wihtin one year they will charge $41 (plus shipping) for replacement. I would give it one star if I knew that's the case. People, don't be fooled by the price or the good performance review (which I mostly agree until it broke down), they set up a short warrantee for a reason...
This was without a doubt the worst investment I have ever made.Within sixth months of my initial purchase the cd writer stopped working. Sony's tech support was horrible (even while this laptop was under warrenty.) I sent the laptop in 3 times to have the cd writer replaced and each time it came back in non working condition. This back and forth lasted until the laptop was no longer under warrenty. I took the writer as a loss and continued to use this laptop.It's about a year and a few months after my purchase and now I'm having problems with it overheating. It gets so hot it just shuts off randomly. The fans still work so i'm not sure what the problem is. I did some searching on the net to find out about these laptops overheating and it turns out this is a very common problem. If I had done research before my purchase I wouldn't be in this situation. The fact that you're reading this means you're smarter than I was.Even if I was able to look past Sony's extremley high service repair prices, I would never send another item in to them again based on their horrible offshored customer service (I couldn't even understand them.) The customer service staff also isn't very knowledgable. They couldn't understand my problem and made me jump through hoops for 10+ hours of 5+ phone calls making me do all sorts of troubleshooting when I knew exactly what the problem was. They just don't listen.The only good thing about Sony was the turnaround time when my laptop was serviced... but I suppose anyone can have fast turnaround times when they don't actually fix anything.On a side note, this laptop also didn't come with ANY discs. No WinXP disc, not even any VAIO recovery discs. If you have to reinstall windows your screwed.I'll never purchase a sony computer product again.
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.
I've only owned a couple/three ink jet printers through the years. I bought this one largely because of a Consumer Reports recommendation. When it's working well, I have no complaints: clean, crisp printouts in b&w; or in color. It's often not working well, though-1) It hates having a full paper tray... it reports "no paper" or "paper jammed" often. Resituating the paper helps, it helps more to only have a dozen sheets or so in there, but occasionally throws a blank sheet through and says "paper jammed".2) It is an ink sucker. At this moment I have about 8 spent ink cartridges next to the printer that I've used up in the last year, and that's not even printing fotos! Ink is expensive and this is where Canon really nails you.3) In the last year or so it has had two major blank ink spillages, where I'm just minding my own business and discover a pool of black ink dripping from the bottom of the printer. My white IKEA desk is ruined because of this printer. And I do the regular recommended cleaning and maintenance.The scanner works well, and copying works well, although I would have appreciated a slight larger glass for copying.I will probably look to a different brand when this thing finally conks out and I'm awash in black ink.
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.
what you see in the picture is not what you get. I bought what i thought would be a new epson cartridge in box. instead i get a used epson cartridge in a bag... ok well packaging is not everything i can deal with a manufactured cartridge no biggie there was planning to dock one star fr this... then i put it in the printer and it out of the box registers as low on ink. then when I figure it must be a re-manufacturing thing and i will just hope it lasts... well it got 2 of 5 pages of TEXT... text mind you a 12 point courier new on 8 1/2 x 11 paper and it fails. i bought a re-manufactured LD cartridge for half the p[rice that also had amazon prime shipping at the same time to compare it to and seeing as the re-manufactured one has already printed 20 pages it has proven at least 10 times better than this one and it registers as full on ink from the start/still does now these are supposed to last about 300 pages of text not 2... do not buy this product!
I have had one of these for 8 years and loved it. The new one is half the size and is not big enough for a whole potato. How are you to make pretty potato dishes when you have to cut them in half or more. it is way to small. Bring the old one back please. Nancy
I've always owned epson printers. Ever since my first computer way back when, and as a general rule, I've always been pleased with them. That all changed when I got this printer. The paper feeder jambed up and broke after 9 months. They begrudgingly replaced it after several phone calls and then 14 months (just two months after it wasn't covered) I ran into the same problem everyone else did with this printer. Based on my research, this ink tube problem with the Magenta is rather common. You'd figure Epson would do a recall or something, but no, and they seemingly don't care about it either. They were/are aware of the problem with this particular printer but refuse to do anything about it. After being treated like dirt by their tech support, I've decided not to give them any more business. I switched over to Canon printers after this miserable experience and I couldn't be happier.You can check out the whole story here --> [...]
Had the exact experience as thorshammerhomebrew but I was lucky enough to have mine last 12 months. If you want a nice router for a year this one is great....
i dont know if this product is a defect or not, but very disappointed. used on G3 once, then formatted it, and can never use again. camera cannot detect there's a flash card installed. when swapped with Lexar, it was working fine. when swapped back to Viking again, still could not detect. very disappointed. [...] talk about the quality of Viking.still got CF errors when trying to display the next images. Something went terribly wrong with the card. I formatted it and took several pictures. I would still get CF errors. I am using the 32MB card that came with the camera with no problems at all. I am now considering the Lexar 24x card or the new 40x card due out this month. I bought a 128MB Viking card for my son and he is having no problems with it at this time. I guess I just got a bad one.
I purchased this so-called digital audio splitter to allow non-simultaneous audio connection between my Blue-Ray DVD Player and my new 3rd generation Apple TV with my older but high-end Onkyo TX-DS747 Audio Video Control Receiver that unfortunately has only one digital optical input. I have great sound with either connected alone to the Onkyo but have difficulty switching the cables when changing video sources. Too many cables and cabinetry prevent easy access. So I hoped with reservations (due to the significant poor reviews) that maybe I would be lucky and this splitter would solve my selection problem. It just doesn't work. No sound from either source. This wan't a costly mistake but a disappointing result and waste of time. I've now purchased an optical to digital coaxial cable to use in one of several digital coaxial ports available and hope this will solve the problem.New - Toslink Digital Audio Splitter Black - 27027
all you get in the box is the speaker no instructions on how to hook up and adjustit worked for a bought 3 months then stopped working don't waste your money on this the manufacturer was no help
No problem with the vendor, shipped promptly. Arrive securely packaged and brand new. It just did not work in the computer I ordered it for even thought the ad for the product had a method of selecting the right memory by computer model number.I was careful to put the memory in the correct slots according to the computer maker. With this memory installed the computer would not boot. When I took it out and replaced the original memory it started fine.disappointed and out some money but not angry with the vendor
Don't buy this product. Merchant has misrepresented this product, claims it is compatible with RBC8. The RBC8 has T2 connectors, but this product has T1 connectors. Mixing connectors is a serious hazzard when using high power UPS devices such as what this is intended for. STAY AWAY.
Belkin F3U200-08INCH DB15 8-Inch USB Joystick Adapter for SideWinder. This thing didnt even show up on any of my usb ports at all. With or with out the SideWinder attached before pluging in. Wish it did I dont want to toss out my Good ol SideWinder controller it rocked. So much for a good idea that just didnt work.
I wanted a way to input video from my camera, so I thought it would be great to get TV on the computer as well. I ended up with what I paid for. There are more expensive cards I could have gotten, but I thought ATI would be quality. What I found was a very buggy software package. On my system, a Dell p450 with a Diamond Viper 3d card, it crashes if you use the wrong setting. That means I can't use it the way it was designed to work. I have work arounds and functions that I avoid. I would never recommend this card to anyone and i look forward to a software update.
I found the Grado SR 225i's far too uncomfortable to wear. I'm sure for normal ears they feel ok, but one of my ears was burned badly and the sratchy interior of the Grado ear cup rubs against the deformed cartiledge. If only the foam part covered the entire interior and not just the circumference. The sound however was top notch! I just wish I could enjoy the quality for any amount of time.I returned them and got the Sennheiser HD 25-1's instead. I've tried those before and they felt nice on my ears.Also, for such expensive headphones, you'd think they'd take more care and finesse with the packaging. It was exceptionally flimsy.
I returned the Indigo Intec Gamecube screen I purchased at Best Buy a few days ago. Unless you sat directly in front of the screen, images and colors blurred to the point where games were almost unplayable- dual play was out of the question! In addition, the unit pictured on the box clearly had two earphone jacks and the screen in the box had only one. I called Intec, Inc in Miami and explained my problem and my concern that perhaps I'd purchaed an older unit. To my astonishment, the gentleman assured me that I had the most recent Intec screen, and yes, the older screens had a much sharper picture and had two earphone jacks. This is the first time I've ever encountered an electronics firm actually dumbing down the same product and keeping the same model number even as the techology screams ahead. I've since found a 2002 5.6" Intec screen (same Model #!) with much superior video, sound and controls at Toys-R-Us that works great. Bottom line is BEWARE of what you're buying, especially since Intec doesn't seem to change the model number even though the product is very different. There are still some of the older models out there. I would difinitely avoid any of their screens if the end flap on the box says 2003 or newer.
I have tried both the Griffin Road Trip and the Belkin Tunebase with my iPod Classic, and found both products to be worthless. I don't live in a major metropolitan area, though it's still hard to find an empty space on the dial without a strong signal on either side of it. Nonetheless, trying every available spot on the dial resulted in occasional success, only to be compromised with unacceptable amounts of static a block away. I have an '03 VW Passat, and perhaps the radio is more shielded than others. Bottom line: it's an expensive gamble!
On the first DVD I played on the Toshiba SD2700 the picture was beautiful and the sound fine, but on the next four DVD's, as soon as the disc was loaded in the machine, a rapid tick-tick-tick began. It made listening (or watching) the DVD impossible. On all audio CD's the same ticking sound occurred. I have temporarily solved the problem by placing a thick, folded towel over the front and top of the DVD.This is very disappointing in what should have been an excellent machine.
I purchased this battery for my Panasonic LS5. First, off the battery came with no instructions, then again, it's a battery. So I plugged it into the player and charged for a whole day. Then I tried to use it and the battery went dead in 30 seconds. Then I tried charging it again. This time I left it without trying but off the charger for about a day. Tried it again and it lasted less than 30 seconds. I don't mind generic products, but this one did not meet any expectation since in essence, it never worked.
Coby CS-MP16 MP3 Portable Mini Stereo Speaker SystemI bought these speakers for 4 reasons: size, looks, price, & use. Well, they are small, super cute and the price was right. But the sound on my G1 is leaps and bounds better than this item so returning (bought from B&M;, thank goodness), and since I got what I paid for, will try again with maybe something of a higher quality. I wanted something that will sound good in a small room and this definitely isn't it.
I had problems getting my car radio to pick up the signal from this transmitter. Power was coming from the DC transformer plugged into my cigarette lighter, so battery freshness wasn't an issue. When I got the signal, it was weak and distorted -- far below the quality of a strong FM station. I also tried it with the FM tuner in my stereo system. That was better but still not the sound quality I was looking for. I've heard sound from iPod systems that was a lot better. But I don't have or want an iPod. I'm going to return this and look for something better.
I replaced a 3 year old cooler that was too small to use with the docking station. I liked the idea of the USB hub because I often have a wireless mouse, USB floppy, several USB hard drives, TV adapter, digital audio converter and a numeric key pad in use.The cooling fans work great and are a necessity with graphics heavy processing such as 3D games like Quake or Halo.Unfortunately, I will have to return it. When my Compaq X1000 powers on or just reboots with the cooler USB hub connected the machine hangs on BIOS initialization. I have to remove the USB connect to the cooler hub, force a power off and re-power. After Windows is up I can reconnect the hub.
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!!!!!
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.
Another of those that sounds like a ( it is never where I need it)...good idea... but really is NOT!
Greetings folks sinmin here with a friendly warning stay away from this camera! I am an Olympus lover by nature, so when I tested this camera I was shocked that olympus even released this lemon in the first place. Since I couldn't get the camera to operate long enough to really test it I'll just give you a list...1. focus. this camera has no idea what it is or how to aquire it! Out of the 15 test shots I took, not 1 was in focus!! Thats the first time this ever happened.2. Speed. Not here or even close it took the camera almost 4.5 seconds to start up and a nearly 2 second lad between shots! (No kidding)3.On board flash is horrible, it washed out every shot I took with it.4.3X optical zoom on a 8MP camera is a stupid idea, especially on one that can't focus! At least if you could get in focus you would have some cropping options!reasons 5, 6, 7, & 8 are lousy pictures, I have never seen a camera that didn't take one decent shot during a test until this one!And the biggest reason NOT to go here is these test results were the same over 5 out of the box cameras tested!!! I gave it 2 stars because it eventually did start up, the memory card worked fine, and its black. Other than that its pure crap! Olympus should be ashamed...Oh well they can't all be winners can they! Happy Shooting!
Bought mine sometime around Christmas and took it into the water for the first time on a trip to St Thomas last week. It died within 10 minutes of being in the water. It was never more than 5' down while I was snorkeling.While I never tested the compass or thermometer against known "accurate" ones, it seemed to work well enough for my purposes. Just keep it dry.
Like many, I found the 802.11g range of my home network just not quite enough to get reliable SNR in the living/dining/kitchen from my downstairs office. So I took advice from the linksys ads and added their range extender.Waisted 2 hours trying to get it to join the network - no dice. Called Lynksys, listened to their choice in muzak for a good fraction of an hour. Very knowledgable fellow on the other end informed me that it would not work with MY linksys router - says so deep in the pdf doc file. So, be sure you check it will work with YOUR router. Check first, do not waiste YOUR time.In the end, I invested in $100 of cable and moved the router to a better spot in the house. Just not exactly the solution linksys would have advertized.
At first it worked great then just stopped charging or transmitting to speakers from docking station. The only way for the speakers to work is to hook up by Aux. Certainly not worth $36.00 for just that! I am returning and hoping for refund or replacement.
I wore these running/cycling and apparently sweat breaks down the glue in the earpiece. The left earbud fell off after 4 months of use.The sound quality is good, but I would not recommend for somebody who is going to use them while working out.
Yes, this is a great Camera,as many of these in depth reviews show, however the bundled software is incompatible with Windows XP service pack 2, which makes editing impossible as the operating sytem will not recognize the hardware because sony's drivers haven't passed Logos tests. After spending hours on the phone troubleshooting it turns out that Sony's drivers are not service pack 2 approved and they've done nothing to release updated compatible downloads on their website which would solve the problem. So I lodged a complaint and am considering getting rid of the handycam as it is not very handy when you can't edit anything. Basically it's a great camera but the software is plagued with compatibility issues and is not user friendly. I am really upset that I spent this much on a camcorder that claims to be compatible with my system and it turns out that it is not, and it would seem that it would not be very hard for Sony to release an updated driver that would fix this problem. Shame on you Sony.
I bought these TDKs when my sonys ran out. They were way cheaper than the sonys and i've used tdk's cd-rs which worked great. But tdk's dvdrs really suck. I tried burning an ISO on the first disc and i got an error. Then i burned another disc which completed but my ps2 couldn't read it. Then i burned a movie and it wouldn't play in my dvd player. Then i tried to burn another one and my ps2 didn't read it. I can hear my burner struggling to burn these discs. The discs also seem alot different than my sonys. The TDKs seem alot thinner and cheaper. I guess you get what you pay for. But i still wasted $25, which i am really mad about. Now i have 96 dvdrs just sitting there, they might as well go in the trash. Useless. It is better to spend the extra money for a good brand, at least you won't be like me and spend $25 for absolutely nothing.
I had recently used a very old pair of auto focus (fixed focus) Bushnells and this item was as close as I could get to that pair. It just not do as good a job and since I have other binoculars, I returned them.
Please note that Sharp has not provided a driver for Windows 7. Apparently, Sharp has not even released a driver for Windows Vista yet. Based on this bad experience with Sharp's AM-900, next time I buy a computer peripheral it will definitely not be a Sharp.
They do not fit well. Hurts the ear when used for a little while. The phones ends are plastic rather than rubber not very comfortable especially used while working out.
Bought this at Big5 when it was on sale for 8 dollars. Not worth it. Got it home, took it out of the box and found that it won't focus on anything past 50 feet. Anything farther is noticeably out of focus regardless of setting the focus knob at it's farthest setting. Being that I bought this in hopes that I can use it for spotting targets at 100 yards, it is worthless. It will be returned, not replaced.
I listen to a mp3 player for several hours a day while I'm at work, so I have tried many different sets of earbuds. This set has to be the worst ones I've ever used. They're uncomfortable, even after changing out the different size ear peices. The sound quality is horrible at moderate to high volume. And for some reason, that I cannot figure out, the wire on one side is more than twice as long as the one on the other side. I don't recommend them to anyone that has a good ear for audio quality. The only reason that I give them 2 stars is because, despite everything else, they do seem to stay in my ear pretty well.
I bought two cables and one of the cable ends wouldn't push in all the way in which made it unusable. Maybe i just got a bad cable but overall wasn't impressed by the quality of something that should be a given.
So much for this mouse. Used it three or four times, it stopped working. Changed battery. Worked for an hour. Changed battery again. Worked for a couple of hours. Then nothing.Not worth the time it's taking me to write this review.F+ (The plus is for it's feel, which is just right for me and my Sony Vaio laptop.)
The transmitter has worked well for me, and the quality has been fine, but recently (after owning it for maybe half a year) the audio connector became very finicky. It had to be twisted to a certain angle to receive my mp3 player's audio, and would cut in and out (or not play at all) if jiggled or rotated. (I tried an adapter to see if it was my mp3 player being stubborn, but I can confirm it is the Monster cable that is not working). It is now so unusable I decided to throw it away.Otherwise, for when it worked, I had no complaints about it!
Was given one of these for my laptop at work. Seemed OK, so I got one for my daughter to use at school and we set and tested the combination before she left.When she got the lock on, the same combination was suddenly not working to get it open so I had to take a hacksaw to it during a campus visit.Now the same thing has just happened to the one I have at work. Fortunately it happened when I was trying to put it on.These phantom combination resets make the product very unreliable.
First of all, when I was told of the promotion in late December 2005 I was sent a link that said it was $39.99 and a $20 mail in rebate would make it $19.99. When I went to the page it was $46.99 - so a difference of $7.00 but since I am trying out Amazon Prime I didn't have to pay shipping and in the end it's still a $27.00 DVD player right?WRONG!I got it, and immediately cut off the UPS symbol and pasted it to the rebate form. I looked for a place to paste the serial # (which was a sticker that I could not remove without ripping it) but there was none so I hand wrote it in. I packed it and mailed it with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION so they could not scam me... WRONG AGAIN! I get a postcard in the mail stating that my rebate was rejected because I didn't enclose the serial # from the box!This was the biggest pile of horse$hit I've ever heard! I called their customer service department and after a LONG hold I got a snippy representative that pretty much told me TOUGH LUCK. I demanded her supervisor and she told me he was busy but that I would receive a phone call by that Friday. That call I made was on Tuesday January 31st and no phone call ever came.I called again and was told the same thing. No response. I emailed a complaint and was told it was received and it would be looked into. No response. I was then told to email a different department. NO RESPONSE.They are a sheisty company and when I told the girl that the sound often goes out, that it refuses to play some DVD's that are NEW FROM THE BOX I was told that I would need the original box to ship it to them! If I had the original box I would be able to try to get my rebate!What a huge WASTE of $$. I was so angry with the customer service. Please, invest another $20 and buy something that will not only WORK properly but that you can have exchanged if need be and if there is a rebate you will actually see your $$ someday!!! [...]I personally think all of us that got screwed should find a way to do something class action and put these jerks out of business!
I work at a wireless company and I am constantly testing wireless PC cards out. This brand card gave the worst reception out of all! Sitting 15 ft and 1 drywall away from the access point I got 60% signal quality, when others gave 95-100%. When I surrounded the end of the card with my cupped hand, (to cause signal drop), it dropped to 20% signal quality. Other cards only dropped to 60% to 75% signal loss. I know this isn't a very technical test, but it fared worst than some of the other major brands did.
I BOUGHT ONE NOTeBOOK, WHICH WORKED FOR BARELY 20 DAYS, LCD BLACKED OUT, THE BACK ILLUMINATING DEVICE FAILED AND NOW CANNOT SEE OR READ ANYTHING.BASICALLY BACK ILLUMINATING LCD NOTEBOOKS ARE BIG FLOPS. TRYING SONY SUPPORT TEAMFROM LAST 4 DAYS. I HEAR NOTHING EXCEPT RECORDING MESSAGES,PUSHING ME FROM ONE LOOPING PHONE TO ANOTHER WITH NO RESULT. ALREADY WASTED FEW CALLS EACH LASTING 40 TO 60 MINUTES. SOLUTION SUGGESTED BY SOME JERKS AT SONY:" PUSHING ON OFF BUTTON", "IF I HAVE CONNECTED BATTERY OR CABLE". THIS PRODUCT IS MADE IN CHINA AND NOTHING BUT GARBAGE FOR WHICH I PAID 1725 $. THERE IS NOTHING CALLED ON SITE WARRNTY THOUGH IT IS INCLUDED FOR A YEAR ON DOCUMENTS. THEIR DEALER "BEST BUY" ARE ANOTHER BUNCH OF JOKERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING UNLESS I PAY 89 $ PLUS I NEED TO BUY SERVICE PLAN OR EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN.SONY VAIO- MADE IN CHINA REALLY SUCKS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IS FULL OF UNPROFESSIONAL JERKS. WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND ANYONE TO BUY SONY VAIO MORE BECAUSE OF NON-EXISTING CUSTOMER SERVICE.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, then you've got plenty of choices and say no to SONY vaio. Would never ever think of using SONY vaio even if it comes free. I have lost my precious data, project and work sheets with this sucking chinese garbage . AND STILL HOLDING THESE GARBAGE WITHOUT ANY HOPES OF GETTING EXCHANGE OR REFUND. THE WAY OUT IS TO SUE THEM FOR ALL THE LOSSES, MENTAL AGONY , TIME WASTE AND BUSIENSS LOSSES.
Like many others, I purchased this cable because it was $60 less than the cables at Best Buy and I couldn't justify the high price of a simple cable. After reading the reviews on this site I pulled the trigger on it - after all, even with shipping it would only cost me 6 bucks.I first used this cable with a brand new 47 inch LG and I nearly returned the TV, thinking I had made a poor TV choice. The picture was grainy and every motion was blurry. Before going through the huge hassle of returning a rather large TV, I bought a Monster HDMI cable to make sure the TV was a dud - and low and behold, the picture and motion improved drastically to what I had expected my TV to look like.Instead of returning the cable (not worth it for $1.50), I gave it to my girlfriend to use with her 32 inch Vizio, and the cable works great with her TV - crisp picture for TV shows, movies, and sports. I can only conclude that the cable is fine for smaller TV's, where minor flaws aren't as noticeable.
The unit worked great for about 12 months before I got the H07 error. Very disapppointed that this type of fatal flaw is present, with no workaround, and that Panasonic is silent about any kind of repeal. As a shareholder and consumer I am bailing on Panasonic. Either they have a flawed approach to Quality Control or this is part of thier strategy.
I read previous reviews and decided to purchase modem to replace Centurylink modem/router I am renting. Could not get this modem to work. Called tech support twice and could not understand the technician because they don't speak English!!!
Sent this back after only a few days of use. These units still need perfecting. They do control loudness but they &#34;pop&#34; when the system kicks in to adjust the volume. Too aggravating for me. I haven't found a replacement system that is within my budget so I use the remote &#34;mute&#34; a lot!
I've read books that were slower than this, that went nowhere via a road far less scenic than the one Tartt choses, and books that rewarded less for the uphill effort of reading, but I'm not here to compare this work to other books, I'm here to review it. Soooo, let me say this: Mississippi native Donna Tartt knows how to draw a reader in by promising major revelations later. She also knows how to develop realistic, fascinating and unforgettable characters. I just wish she knew how to fulfill her promise and also DO something with these finely-sketched characters. Unfortunately The Little Friend doesn't go anywhere, doesn't answer any of its own major questions, and ends a far less enjoyable and respectable novel than it began. It's in fact quite frustrating.That's what I have to say about it If you want to know more regarding the teasing setup for its anorexic plot, read the dust jacket. It will tell you all there is to know about this let-down of a novel that I was looking forward to for months and thought because of the way it began so well, was going to be a lot of fun. But it wasn't.
This mouse worked well for the first couple of weeks. Then, I unable to bring up Windows on my computer (I have XP-Pro). Found out it was due to the mouse. IntelliPoint 4.1 software was uninstalled and reinstalled. Worked fine, for about 2 days. Now, everytime it locks me out of Windows, I have to shut down, unplug the mouse, start up, then plug mouse back in. Sometimes right button won't work. Not worth your money, trust me.
Sony has an ultra-short 90 day warranty on these headphones. Mine broke after the warranty expired. I'd expect that from a cheap set of earbuds, but not from an expensive set made by a name like Sony. I'll try a different brand next time.
Almost all of the 100 discs on the spindle I got skipped and showed pixelation for projects that work perfectly with other discs. I'm using multiple burners and mulitple players. My projects are simple videos &lt; 1hr burned at &lt; 8000kbps constant bit rate. Again, these projects work fine as long as I don't use TY discs. Given all the positive reviews, I obviously got a bad batch. Perhaps they are fake, but the MID shows them to be Taiyo Yuden. Perhaps TY has changed their manufacturing and are shipping garbage. I really don't know, but I'm not ordering their discs ever again.
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.
This item is misrepresented, in that the sports pouch was not included. It does not have a lap counter, or a stop-watch. It does not have the capability to switch from jazz, rock, or whatever else it said it would do. I am very disappointed. I went so far as to ask for another player in hopes that these issues would be resolved. Unfortunately, I got the same player, still with no sports pouch.
I bought this for my XM ONYX. This works well and is built well but the sound is tinny and not very deep. Get the Monster or XM adapter.
Love the phone. Had it for a year before I put in a wireless network, then lost the network everytime I used the phone. It's a paperweight now unfortunately. As someone said below, you can change the channel, but only after you are on a call. That doesn't work well since the phone is having no reception problems but it is wiping out the wireless network and doesn't care. If you get lucky and find a channel that doesn't interfere, your wireless devices will be out for a while because they are trying to reconnect to your wireless router.
DO NOT buy JVC products. The digital units in general have a VERY high failure rate and JVC turns a blind eye to it's customers. They are happy to charge you 50% or better to perform ineffective repairs to the units which last a very short time. The most common error is "Unit in safeguard mode error E04" which can occur within days of purchase. Save yourself the hassel and by anything other than a JVC product.
The first cable received from the company did not work well and the company suggested sending a new cable which was received a couple days ago. The second cable seems to be working well.
I bought an X1185 in a weak moment on a Sun. afternoon when I had to print something important. It gobbles the expensive ink and misfeeds every 3rd page or so. On the other hand, it does scan very well. I'm going to buy a printer-only machine and use the X1185 as my scanner. [If anyone knows of a COLOR printer that is economical on ink, PLEASE let me know!]
I have a Motorola 6400 radio. When I received this headset I followed the instructions as to how to plug it in, including turning off the radio first. This headset overrides the VOX and keeps it on continuously. I am not able to turn off the VOX when the headset is in even though I turn off the VOX prior to plugging in the headset. When it's plugged in, the VOX control does not display at all, leaving it inaccessible. It also &quot;hot-mike's&quot; and causes high pitched noise. I required a headset for my work in the Army in Iraq and this one does not meet advertised expectations. I cannot use it at all.
I really don't understand why everyone is so positive on these headphones. I own several headsets, from cheap lightweight Radio Shack specials to full-on AKG open-ear headphones I use for doing home studio work. These are one of the most uncomfortable sets of headphones I've ever encountered. They don't conform to the head well at all. They're pretty heavy for their size, and the pressure on the outer edges of the ear is very uncomfortable. If you wear glasses, they will press your ears uncomfortably against them.Sound quality is average. Nothing like my AKGs.I'm surprise, really. Maybe Sennheiser doesn't make the same quality as they used to.
Less weight! only 21g instead 25 grams compared to the Original Canon battery.Tested this battery many times,only 75% of capacity, die quickly!!!the battery is made in china said has 1400mah but much less than 1120mah!Not happy with this battery from SterlingTEK on Canon S100 camera, only 40 minutes of video at most!
Purchased two cables: one in August 2011, the other in November 2011 respectively. One of them has not been connected to any supportable devices since this January. Like you, I did not adjust anything after installation. I found a review who are in the same situation below. If you need a reliable quality, please find another item with (at least) 1 year warranty. I will contact seller to ask how I can handle this problem and let you know who they are...
I dearly loved this remote once I convinced myself to invest this much in a universal. Once it was programmed to my specfications it became a great tool - and I rarely had to pull out an original remote for anything. I was really sold on the charger and love the fact that I no longer had to buy (and dispose of) batteries. That proved to be the eventual problem.Things fell apart after I had been using the 880 remote for about 18 months. The battery took longer and longer to fully charge - and eventually did not fully rechage at all. Now the battery pack is dead and no one (Logitech included) seems to have a replacement.
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.
The Cassette Adapter is perfect. The charger part of the package however, is trash. The charger was in USB mode and fried my iPod. I would only recommend this product for the Cassette Adapter, nothing else. I would give it a higher rating for that alone, but my iPod is dead.
I bought these very same DVDs a few months ago and they worked great. I could get them to play on all of the DVDs players in my home (even my Sony Playstation 2) without a problem. Now not only will they not play in my PS2, playback on the other DVD players is glitchy, sometimes skipping entire sections of the movie and other times going back a few chapters. The only place I could get them to playback without a problem was my computer. What's going on here Memorex? I should note that although every indication on the spindle packaging indicates that these are the same DVDs I ordered before the recording side is darker and even the label side is different. My advice? Go with a different (name) brand.
Forget this. The amplifier actually reduced the signal strenth of the incoming cable internet signal. Don't buy this.
I bought this product and the wrt54gs router. The Linksys literature states that these two products can be used to have a wireless network. The literature states that these products are easy to hookup and configure. I spent four hours on my own and then four hours with Linksys tech support via live chat, no less than five support people, two of whom deliberately disconnected from me. I am not a newbie computer/network guy, I know what a gateway and loopback is, and these products do not work, and Linksys would not even give me an RMA. they refused to deal with me and make these products work. Never again will I purchase or recommend Linksys products. Terrible customer support.Product does not work as advertised.
If you dont print much avoid this machine, and it's durabrite inks. They will clog the head carrier rendering the printer useless. It prints well enough, but if it sits too long it will fail, ('and you cant clean it out with aclohol and Q-tips. I've tried'). I've had mine since September, and I've used it sporadically. Again it's a decent printer but who ever came up with the Idea of using ink to clean the heads was a foolish person, and or persons with a bad idea. 'That' should have been stopped when they proposed it. My previous printer was a Cannon BJC 1000. A simple machine with another bad idea for cartridge technology, but I digress. I got five years out of that little bugger before it locked up on me and wouldn't print anymore. The Cx4600; 'seven months'.Also beware the software. The on-screen preview display for the scanner has this tendency to migrate up the screen with each use. If you dont drag it down when it gets to close to the top of the screen. All you will be able to do is watch as it moves further and further up the screen with each use until it is gone forever. If you buy this device you may will very likely wind up chasing this window everytime you call up the scanner. And if you are not mindful of it when it happens; All you'll do is regret it; 'just - like - me'. It's also not that easy to use. The software that came with my previous Plustek scanner was far easier to relate to and had a larger on screen presence that made it easier to do what you wanted. Now; if I hadn't accidently thrown away the power adapter when I was trying to remove my dead printer I'd still have it. (Silly me.)To sum it all up. All I wanted was machine that took the place of my printer, and scanner that would fit in one spot as I have limited space. When I found the CX4600 I thought I had found that machine. Turns out I was 'wrong'. I am so dissapointed in this device that I will never buy another Epson printer again until they abandon the use of seperate print head and cartridge technology. HP and Canon had it right all along. Their way; if the cartrige head goes bad all you lose is the cartridge. NOT THE ENTIRE MACHINE! Don't put good money after bad technolgy.Seperate is not better when it comes to catridge technology. Expensive yes, but not better. As for the all-in-one philosophy? You decide. For me; it was a bad call. One that's left me with a scanner that has bad interface software, and a useless printer.P.S. I only gave it one star because it's a decent printer. At least when it did print that is.
The camera boasts lots of features and a decent price, however Canon has omitted one very important feature that is very crucial to some users such as myself- It has no ability (per the Canon Service Reps) to have the video pass- thru without having the on-screen data shown on the recieving end (such as on a video switcher). The only way to get that data off is to RECORD your video. We needed to use the camera for sending a live video feed, but alas, we were not able to get the on screen info to not show on the final feed destination. The Canon rep said that this is the only video camera that he has seen without the proper menu options to correct this.Other than that, the video quality appeard to be very nice.
I used this case for 4 months. It has some good qualities--provides protection for my Etrex 30, easy access to buttons and acceptable window to the Etrex screen. I hang the GPS on my pack using a carabiner connected to the metal loop on the case. Yesterday, while I was hiking, the strap holding the metal loop broke and, unbeknownst to me, my GPS fell off my pack. Fortunately my friend was walking behind me and spotted my GPS on the ground and returned it to me. Otherwise my $400 GPS would have been lost forever. Do not trust the metal loop on the case. Failure after only 4 months suggests that this case is not well made.
Klipsch speakers just sound better in every way. I have owned both kinds. I just got rid of my Bose MediaMate because the sound quality does NOT compare. I read in PC mag that the Klipsch promedia sound so good &quot;that its almost sickening&quot;. They didnt want to comment on the Bose, they dont even get a consideration! Please, take it from someone who has owned both kinds of quality computer speakers. GO WITH KLIPSCH and leave Bose speakers to those who dont care that much!
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!
I ordered this and they did not send me a PCI card. They sent me an AGP card. Apparently this product comes in multiple types of cards, and unfortunately there is no way of knowing ahead of time which they will send you. Now I have to return the stupid thing. Next time I'm ordering from Circuit City. They actually care enought to tell you what kind of card it is.
When I ordered this product I was very excited about being able to connect one of my electronic devices to my high definition television. I have had great experience with this seller in the past and will likely continue to purchase items from them in the future. After receiving the item in the mail I immediately tore open the package and hurriedly attempted to connect my upscaled 1080P DVD player. To my surprise the cable was complete trash. The image which I saw on the screen was overlain with a fuzzy layer of gold scratchy flecks that completely detracted from the quality display. I would like to think that when I order an expensive item and shell out my hard earned $3.00 that I receive a quality product. I remember a time when the American dollar carried some real weight. The poor quality of this product in a large way exemplifies much of what is wrong with American consumerism in today's society. The gold fuzzy overlay that dumps all over my display screen effectively captures the sense of overbearing materialism that people fall for when they see a product advertisement that promises a quality product at a seemingly affordable price. Such grandiose claims should be viewed as eronneous and a farce designed to undermine social honesty. At first I wasn't bothered by the fact that the shipping payment was actually more than I paid for the cable, but when i realized that the cable didn't actually work I became enraged. As it stands right now I paid more money in shipping than I received in a product that is not even worth its weight as a rubber coated noose. I would only recommend this product to people who get their news from MTV and their current events from TMZ, because everyone knows that those people should simply stop watching television anyway. Perhaps if your one of those individuals who enjoys superfluous amounts of glitter covering both yourself and everything you own then you might enjoy a cable that turns your television into a gaudy piece of bedazzled garbage. I suppose that the slight silver lining that may have come out of this purchase was that my precious $3 may have allowed the metaphorical eight year old boy half way around the world who may have manufactured this product, to eat for two days. Though in truthful hindsight, I would gladly give this metaphorical boy $4 if he boxed and shipped the defecate byproduct from his meal, as it is undoubtedly worth more in it's weight as fertilizer than this cable was for anything else imaginable. I hope that this review assists in saving anyone else the heartache of throwing away their $3 plus shipping and handling, as it may be less painful to have taken my money to the bank and exchanged it for nickels for the sole purpose of taking the money as a suppository.
I bought 3 of the Inspire HDMI cables, mainly because of the insanely cheap price and the glowing user reviews.Once I received the cables, I connected my upconverting DVD player to the TV and, the very first time I disconnected it, the connector broke clean off the cable. Hey, it's a $2 cable, right? Luckily, 3 cables was one more than I needed, so I had an extra. I hooked up the DVD player again and it works great: no garbled data or loss of picture quality.Next, I connected my HD cable box. This time, the structural integrity of the cable held up, but on some of the HD channels, I experienced pixel and audio drop-out. I reverted back to my previous setup of component video and optical audio and the problem went away. Thus, it's reasonable to conclude that this cable was the problem.A success rate of 1 out of 3 with these cables does save a considerable amount of money vs. a Monster cable, but temper your expectations. A $2 cable is what you pay for, and a $2 cable is what you get.
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 knew it was too cheap to be real, but tried it anyways. The blank ink cartridge doesn't work. I won't even try the color one and go back to Epson cartridges.
Bought this case along with Canon S5 IS. Had to return it back as it doesn't fit S5. Hardly could insert it. No place or slot for batteries or space SD card.
the speakers advertised are not what i paid for. i received an old dusty set of stone-age speakers (not even the same brand as advertised) that barely put out any sound. i was completely dissatisfied in this purchase.
There's nothing special about RCA Stereo Hook-Up Cable. Stereo is a misnomer. If you're connecting audio equipment to your Stereo system then the cable is completely appropriate but this cable doesn't have the VIDEO and Stereo Audio connection that's needed for a connection of your Stereo HiFi VCR to your OTHER Stereo HiFi VCR for dubbing.There's cheaper cable with &quot;gold&quot; connectors (though it makes little difference) available at your local dollar store for only a dollar. I suggest that as a better purchase.
The sound quality is alright, but the volume is too low, I can hear my cheap one better. I'm sure they did that to, protect your ears. When I'm mowing grass I need more volume. They are very comfortable. For the money I should be able to hear them better, I'm using my cheap ones the most!
I got this cable (that took a month to get to me because it was shipped from Hong kong), it worked for two days then just stopped working.DO NOT BUY
its unbelievable how you can't buy the microsoft points if the credit card has a billing statement address outside the US area. Very bad calculated.
This does not work for what I wanted it for. I guess it doesn't put out enough power. I have a small wet dry vac for my car, that I wanted to use in my house. So i thought I could buy this to use it with. But it does not work at al. Not sure if other things work with it or not. that's the only thing I wanted it for. Very disappointing :-/
I bought the Logitech Harmony 880 Remote based on Logitech's Reputation as building good tech stuff. WOW, did I miss the boat on that one! The remote instructions are fairly straightforward, and all of that, and it seems easy to program, but the execution of the program is what stinks! THe remote has a hard time remembering when you have to alter a program after it is downloaded on to the remote. For example, it has a help screen that will walk thru the problem, but after you "fix" it that time, you have to "fix" it each time you use the remote. The Harmony 880 has now assumed a place of honor on the end table in the TV Room. It lives, undisturbed, beside the 4 remotes that it was supposed to replace, that we have come to depend on , again.....long story short, save your money, or find a better product! Wish I could send it back and get my 150 bucks back!
Don't know about the 70-model, but you might want to take note. I paid $700 for a new Elura 40 about 2 yrs ago. Made about 5 tapes during that time. The other day I decided to transfer them to my Mac for some editing, but the camera wouldn't accept a tape. It kept giving an error saying "Eject Tape", and when I did so, the tape got caught inside. Ruined several of the few tapes I made.I checked the Elura forums to see if others had experienced something similar. To my amazement, I found lots of folks with the exact same issue. One thread had 40,000 hits. It's obvious there is a design flaw here.I contacted Canon - even spoke with a supervisor. He said there was no known issue like this. When I mentioned the tons of cases on the forums he said they were made up. Canon has given me a quote of $157 to fix the camera. Remember, I have about 5 hours of use on this $700 paper weight - and I have taken good care of it.So, buy a Canon if you must, but I would suggest an extended warranty if you do.
I bought this to add to the end of my audio extension cable to to extension my headphone range from my tv. The sound was deplorable. Absolutely horrible. I couldn't use them at all. I would advise against buying
This is a really nice camera - if it lasts a year. Six months after buying it, the lens froze. Since we could not find the original receipt, we would have to pay $125 to have it repaired, even though we sent in the registration card when we originally bought it. This is the 2nd Kodak Easyshare camera that we owned that this happened to when the camera was fairly new. The man at the store where we purchased the camera said this is a common problem with Kodak cameras; so my advice would be to NOT purchase any Kodak camera.
I wish I had read these reviews before picking one of these up. Not only does my router reboot, it hard locks. Sometimes once per day and 3 or more on other days. Have to power cycle it to get it working again.Tech support said the router was defective and x-shipped me a new one. Well, plugged in the new router today and it comes up with my static connection, but it will not bring up the dynamic circuit on either WAN port, no matter what I do. Hooked up my old linksys routers and everything is back to running at 100%.Guess that old saying is true. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :P
I was really happy to recieve this but for my Nano the holder doesn't seem to be long enough and the plastic is not sealing with my ipod at all. So if I want to adjust the volume I have to stop working out and take the Ipod out of the case and then re-insert it after I'm done. Not exactly what I wanted and I'd go for another brand.
It's not working well.When I used first time,There were some strange stripes,and video quality was very low,so I could not use it long time.I'll threw it wastebasket..........
I've had the LinkSys WRE54G in operation for over a year. It took many hours over several days to get this unit to work with its LinkSys WRT54G access point. The documentation that came with it was worthless, and in my opinion, has not improved. The setup utility is of little value as well as it can rarely find the WRE54G to set it up. Thank you to the many message boards for clues to this device's ideosynchracies. I did get the device setup. For months it had a Red link light, even though it worked. A later firmware upgrade cured that problem. The device worked well for most of 2005.Seeing that there was a Nov 05 firmware upgrade available, I upgraded the firmware. Now the WRE54G refuses to associate with the WRT54G Access Point (which has the latest firmware). I have spent 3 hours and give up. Having dumped at least 20 hours into this device over its lifetime, I give up. It's now relegated to "paperweight." I was hoping Cisco would make these products more user friendly, and less mysterious...
First off, these screen protectors are practically obsolete because modern camera screens can be twice the size of the template sizes; one must draw by hand the correct size. Upgrading the templates of these would save half the work. And, after I finally got the right size applied bubble-free, I gently slid my camera back into the case only to find that the screen protector had peeled off in the process and lint from the plush inside of the case was now stuck all over the exposed plastic. Not only that, but these plastic protectors scratch easily. Personally, I have bought so many of these things that I have decided to go without a protector and be extra careful. I suggest you do the same.
The unit sounded great after set-up. I never could get the cassette player to work, and after three weeks any CD started skipping. After 4 weeks, no more cd's, just the radio. The user interface is pretty tough to understand and read as well. The unit has a lot of features for the price...I decided I want something that will last a few years and I'm willing to pay more.
No Optical Out. I (stupidly) just looked at the stars above and assumed there would be optical out like every DVD player I've purchased in the last 2 years. Don't assume your TV will pass the 5.1 sound through its optical out. My Sony TV KVR-50E2000 has optical out but only passes L&R; through its optical out from the HDMI in. Spent 2 hours screwing around until I realized that without optical out I'm a sunk ship.And from reading other reviews now that I'm here it seems the coax out has some issues.I threw the box away already so I can't return it. A lesson learned to read the review and not just the "*" rating.UPDATE 3 MONTHS LATER...Well after 3 months of LIGHT use, the unit died. When it did work I can't say I was overly impressed. The unit has a "lag" to it. Also sometimes the disk isn't set "perfect" and you have to re-open the drive and re-seat the DVD (haven't had this problem with other players). The unit also shuts off if you pause the DVD too long which is quite frustrating.Regarding the image quality: Good but not great. Was outputting from HDMI (720P) to my Sony 50" TV (also 720P). Wonder if the upscale inside my TV from 480p->720p is better quality than the upscale chips in this Philips. Just seems like Philips really cut corners to me, especially to have it die in such a short time.
I RETURNED THIS ITEM BUT NEVER RECEIVED A REFUND OR ANY INDICATION THAT IT HAD BEEN RECEIVED. THE MANUAL DOES A MUCH BETTER JOB THAN THIS USELESS DVD. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM!!!
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!
didn't configure out of the box. Had to call support.It died in about 6 weeks. Linksys quality has gone straight downhill since they were bought by Cisco. Routers last about 18 months, and cable modems last about 24 months. This lasted 6 weeks.
Other people have covered the good aspects of this camcorder - light weight, no tapes/discs to mess with, pretty good menu. However, these are easily outweighed by the lack of thought by JVC's engineers; and to add insult to injury, the downfall of this camcorder hinges on the very feature that is supposed to be it's selling point - storing video files on a hard drive (and not other media).You would think that if this was to be the camcorder's selling point, that these knuckleheads would have come up with an easier system for transferring the video files from the camcorder's hard drive to your computer's. The complete lack of thought is amazing. To come up with the goofy .mod naming convention is outside my comprehension. Why not give customers a naming convention with which they are generally familiar? (Besides the .mod files, I've also got .moi files- what the heck is that about? Are they important? Do I need to keep them associated with the .od files? And the uselessness of the Capty software (even its name is goofy) is astounding.Finally, I don't mind having to actually read the users' manual. However, in this case it's useless. It doesn't explain anything about file transfers, the naming conventions, etc.Obviously, the customer wasn't first in JVC's thinking. I would recommend staying away from this camcorder...What good is the convenience of recording on a hard drive is the files then become a mystery to access and edit. Stick with the "inconvenience" of tapes & discs...I wish I had!
I bought this cable to watch HD videos from my laptop on my HD TV. The first movie I watched showed red lines across the screen intermittently for the entire movie! When I attached a different cable (Fanatic Digital HDMI-to-HDMI Cable Ultra Clarity 6') to the same computer and TV and played the same movie, the quality was much better and there were no red lines. The only variable was this cable - don't waste your time or money!
Nice lense but it does not work with a Nikon D5000. It had all the features that I was looking for but no cigar. When I put it on the body it told me that there was no lense attached.
I tried a replay rtv5080 for about A week. The biggest problem was with signal dropouts on any scrambled cable channel. They don't have a fix for this problem so I decided to go with Tivo. By the way Replay's big claim to fame was no charge for subscribing to their service. I see they have started charging, I hope the subscribers don't get burned because Sonic Blue is in big financial trouble and could bail out of the dvr market anytime.
Stay away from this remote and all other Harmony remotes. They look great and they work well. Your only challenge will come when it breaks. 880 has a design flaw in the way batteries are charged. Charging terminals get bent, battery contacts break/get corroded. And this is with normal use. When you contact Logitech, you will be simply told to buy a new remote. Who wants to spend hundreds of dollars with the possibility of all that money going to waste?Bottom line is if you feel comfortable rolling the dice, go for it. As for me, I am done with Logitech and their crappy customer service.
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.
I purchased this portable drive for two reasons [1] to backup my desktop files, and [2] to transfer files from my desktop to my laptop.The drive worked once, allowing me to copy all my data files (about 35GB) from my desktop (to the portable drive). Now I can't get this thing to power up, regardless of whether I use a single USB 2.0 port or single USB 1.0 port connection, or use the "Y" USB cable that comes with it to draw power from two source USB connections. My desktop is an older DELL desktop, but my laptop is a gaming XPS DELL. I can't get this thing to power up on either machine. This thing is a huge disappointment. I should have gone with another IOMEGA portable - at least that one never failed and powers up ever time!
One of the worst Microsoft products I have ever purchased. I cannot believe Microsoft will compromise its quality in this way. Often the cursor gets stuck. Wanted to return, but I thought after paying shipping it will not be worth.
Not a very suspenseful book, had to force myself to finish it. The daughter's story had no purpose except as an avenue to tell her mother's story, so, needles to say, the characters in her life were irrelevant, annoying, pointless. The mother's story was somewhat predictable, not too surprising. I felt like I was constantly reading about changing buses or walking routes to avoid being followed or Eva and Romers love trysts. It would have been interesting to find out more about Romer, how he came into his normal, upperclass life after killing everyone else and the war was over. After all the killing he did, for him to kill himself in the end was too simple a way to end the book, a let down. The description/write-up of the book was much more exciting than the book itself.
I purchased a pair of Linksys BEFVP41 units to connect two office networks, and to provide for secure remote network access through VPNs to mobile users. While the units performed the former job adequately, the latter left a lot to be desired.I should have known better when presented with Linksys' confusing marketing information. In one breath (from their web site) they say, &quot;No IPSec VPN Client Software Needed,&quot; while in another say, &quot;Mobile workers can also connect to a corporate network using an IPSec based VPN client software solution.&quot; As usual, there's a slight gulf between marketing spin and reality.For PC-to-box connections, such as those with mobile users, it's true that no special client software is needed. Windows 2000 and XP users can, in fact, connect to the BEFVP41 without special software, but only if the computer has a static IP address. Whether on local networks or in a coffee shop hotspot, it's unlikely the typical desktop user will have a static IP address, which translated means that, in fact, VPN client software IS needed to make these units useful in that remote network access role.That's because the BEFVP41 supports only IPSec. Commonly used Windows-based VPNs use PPTP or L2TP, both of which are built into Windows. But this unit (and most others) doesn't provide PPTP or L2TP support.Back to the requirement, then, for aftermarket IPSec VPN software. The software is not inexpensive, and it adds considerably to the total cost of this Linksys solution. I tested the IPSec client from French company TheGreenBow, and it does work. The problem is that there is no DHCP or other types of dynamic addressing or DNS support; it's merely a &quot;raw&quot; network pipe. For most mobile users, this isn't going to be particularly functional, and that's especially true for users of networks that use Windows Active Directory. (Perhaps the other recommended option, the SoftRemote VPN client, addresses this, but either way, it's a costly add-on.)All of this left me searching for ways to get PPTP support without buying other hardware. The suggestion widely made was to merely configure a Windows server behind the firewall to offer PPTP, and configure the Linksys BEFVP41 to pass PPTP through. Simply put, this doesn't work.Linksys' web site features a tech note on how to configure this very scenario. However, had anyone at Linksys actually TESTED the tech note, they would have discovered it doesn't work. The tech note suggests port mapping ports 1723 (PPTP) and 47 (supposedly for GRE, a protocol necessary for PPTP to work properly). The problem is that &quot;47&quot; is NOT A PORT NUMBER, it is the PROTOCOL number of GRE. Mapping port 47 in the firewall has absolutely NO IMPACT WHATEVER on the GRE protocol. Whoever wrote the tech note clearly has very little understanding of the subject matter.It is possible that some Linksys firewalls will work with PPTP pass-through, but the BEFVP41 clearly does not. Empirical evidence suggests that the GRE protocol is not properly handled internally to support the pass-through scenario. The connection can be made to port 1723 on a Windows server behind the firewall when passed through the Linksys, but without proper GRE handling, the VPN connection can't actually be established.When you add to all of this a remarkably clunky web management interface, the Linksys BEFVP41 is a non-starter for me. Both units are on their way back to Amazon.com as I write this review. After a previous experience with the company where they took forever to update drivers to fix a compatibility issue; after seeing technically inaccurate tech notes on their support web site; and after adding-in this experience, I'll think twice before bothering with anything Linksys again.My chosen replacement for the BEFVP41 (a pair of CyberGuard/SnapGear SG300 units) have already arrived, and have proven themselves to be far more flexible, more configurable, and more powerful than the BEFVP41. Along with their configurability, the SG300s provide PPTP and L2TP support directly (in addition to IPSec), making a total solution that (unlike the BEFVP41) TRULY doesn't require special software clients to offer a total office-to-office and mobile-to-office network solution.
this item plays very well when it is plugged in, but when you unplug it and try to make it portable, which it is suppose to be, it gets very staticy and just stops playing. I would not recommend it for being a protable player.
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
I bought this camera just over a year ago and really enjoyed it.However, it broke about a month ago - just after the warranty expired. The motor that extends/retracts the lens stopped working.Meanwhile, our Canon A60 which we've accidentally dropped a number of times keeps going strong.I liked this camera while I had it. If it was still working I'd give it a higher rating. It took good pictures, was fairly small for a 6x optical zoom camera (by early 2005 standards). The different modes were good, though red-eye was a bit of an issue (though I suppose that's going to be an issue with most small form-factor cameras).I would have preferred to have an optical view finder and audio playback of videos on the camera (the camera video mode DOES record audio - but when you playback on the camera, you can't hear the audio) - not a huge deal.I won't be buying another one of these to replace the broken one. We're going to keep our Canon A60 as our primary camera, then probably look into buying a newer Canon when our A60 breaks or we need two cameras again.
All I needed was to be able to split my cable box's output to 2 tvs. SO I thought it would be as easy as buying a splitter and cables and hooking it up. Well I shouldve listened to all the bad reviews because this thing simply did not work. I tried everything, turning one thing on before the other, both on at the same time, using different cables and outputs and inputs. Nothing... I thought I would gamble on these simply because they were priced so low but dont make the same mistake I did.
Note: I only gave one star because it is impossible to give zero or negative stars.I'm sitting here watching a light flash on and off on my 500gb Lacie USB 2.0 external drive. Right now that is the only thing this little box does. It cannot be recognized by my computer anymore. The research I've done tells me that this is indicative of a failed board in the case, so the case is totaled. I'll have to extract the drive itself and put it in another enclosure.So yeah, Epic Fail for Lacie. Big pain in the posterior for me, since now I have to do surgery on this box to get the drive out and hopefully recover my files. However, it's good to take a lesson away from every disappointment. My lesson is that Lacie makes very aesthetically pleasing low quality junk.
Purchased a set long ago, worked for about 9 months, then died completely (no sound out of earphones). I repurchased last week, new "better" system, and was so excited to give it another chance. Unfortunately, using the standard AV wiring and jacks, only the left side earpiece worked, no matter what I plugged the cables into (TV, Cable box, Tuner/Amp) or which order/orientation the cables went in. Extremely disappointed with the quality control of TV Ears, but when it did work (in the past) it was very useful and pleasant with good audio quality and comfort. Still, I cannot presently recommend trying TV Ears, until they somehow improve their manufacturing process and make this product worth buying.
We've had this cable for a few weeks now and didn't encounter any problems until yesterday. The flickering that others mentioned is now happening. It varies from at the bottom of the tv to right in the middle, anywhere between 10 seconds and every 30. At first we thought it was our cable cord but after switching out this hdmi cord with another the problem stopped.
My kids took away my Sony MDR-V6 and Sennheiser HD-280. Now I need to get my own headphones. The previous good reviews on these JVC headphones strongly encouraged me to roll the dice on the $20 headphones. I was hoping that they are good enough to pass my less than perfect hearing. But I was disappointed. The difference between JVC HARX500 and other two headphones is NOT subtle at all. Within seconds of playing the first song, I could tell that the bass was disproportionally strong. But I could not tell what else might be missing. So I took back the Sony MDR-V6 and Sennheiser HD-280 to compare. I confirmed that the bass (~100hz) produced by JVC was probably more than 3DB stronger than the Sony and Sennheiser. Lots of higher harmonic details were lost. To me, it is quite clear that the JVC headphones are not designed for people who enjoy more from the punch and beat than the details. For $20,the JVC is not bad. I would think that you get your money worth. I would normally give 3 stars for an average value. But I took away one star for being disappointed and felt that they are overrated.By the way, between Sony MDR-V6 and Sennheiser HD-280, the difference is small. Sony produces better bass but Sennheiser sounds more natural. My personal preference is the Sennheiser but I am sure that many others may prefer the Sony. Sennheiser and Sony are both well built but Sennheiser will stand the abuse much better than Sony.
I installed as directed - putting two devices into one splitter, connected to line and added a 2nd splitter at the other end and connection output to two different ports. I was never able to get more than one device to work. According to later research, it is NOT possible to to split these signals - an ethernet switch is required.
I ordered sixty of these cables and nearly half of them don't pass video or have a very good signal.Nearly all that we have installed have had to be replaced with different cable made by a different manufacturer.I've requested to return them but have not heard back from the seller.
The Podwave, at first glance, looks like it would provide useful sound when connected to the iPod (or other portable audio devices, for that matter). The size is good, it weighs very little, and is easy to use. Unfortunately, the sound quality and volume is *very* lacking. I even tried ramping up the level of the signal feeding into the Podwave with a portable "Boosteroo" pre-amp, and that didn't much improve matters (using an iPod Nano as the signal source). I think that with better components (slightly larger speakers, better amp, and a short extension cable) the Podwave would be useful. As it stands, it's more of a "better than nothing" gadget. If you need high quality and portability, take a look at the JBL OnTour (larger, but much more capable) which is only $70-something if you shop frugally.
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.
I have purchased this creativelabs DI5633 modem, Installed the windows XP drivers from creative labs and the modem will not work. However Aquery of the modem in modem's properties Is successful. If you delete the modem, windows xp will install its generic 56K modem drivers, which works temporarily, but it consistantly loses internet connection. Please stay away from this one
As experienced by another reviewer below, I found out the hard way that this flash drive does not work on an external USB hub. It appears the drive draws too much power for a hub to handle it, which is a total bummer. With only two USB ports I can't keep switching out devices, which is why I bought the hub. Interestingly, my whopping external CD/DVD drive works just fine on the hub. Hard to figure out why a little ole flash drive can't be handled. My SanDisk cruzer 2.0 drive works great.
This product does not fit the ipod shuffle. It was a terrible buy. I would definantly suggest getting something else.
I should have known that this was a mistake when I saw the extremely cheap price. Believe me, you get what you pay for. I bought 3 of these cables and only one was good. Even the "good" one had significant line loss. These cables are so cheap that it isn't worth sending them back for a refund because you will pay more in shipping than what you will get back. My advice: pay the extra money for high quality cables. Don't let the low price entice you.
Im very glad I didnt buy this item personally....It was given to me as a a gift..Worked allright for about 3 months or so...It is a bit complicated to use, many buttons that seem really unneccesary. Why would you want to shut the screen off while its on? BTW it does that by itself...All of the sudden it stopped working and the on indicator light just flashes constantly...The item price at the time of purchase was $199, now its on sale for $119 I believe...either way too much...Stick with a brand name (Sony etc) portable Dvd player and buy it at a store in person, to facilitate easy returns, and get the extended warranty if kids will be handling it...ANyone wanna buy a broken DVD player?
Camera has performed well for 12 months. BUT...it keeps failing to turn on. Problem is intermittent and getting worse. Having searched the internet for people with similar problems, there are MANY. Kodak are aware that this is a problem but as is now out of warranty, they offer to fix it for $200. Might as well buy a new camera. Sure won't buy from Kodak again. Shame really as when working, it has performed very well.If anyone else has this problem, please share your experience on this web site so people can make an informed choice when spending their hard earned money.Thanks
Just got and it was DOA "file system corrupted" I read the reviews and bought it anyway. The screen also has a residue left from the protective layer that will not come off? I will give it one more try.
I had read some reviews that it would cause some popping during the process of working and found the popping the lack of good quality sound a real pain. I had it hooked up on my TV to a Bose system and the quality of sound was very poor. Removed it and the good quality sound was back. It did however make the transition between some local channels and digital smoother in the audio but not worth the lack of good sound quality and the electronic noise caused by the unit. I therefor sent back for refund.
THsi item did not work at all. I bought it for a trip to Italy, lugged it all the way over there and it did not work - the pushout plugs would not stay engaged. I borrowed an adapter from the front desk and it worked fine. You probably do not need a transformer product like this as most devices you will want to use are already dual voltage (computer, phone, rechargable camera batteries, etc.) Just buy a plug adaptor and you will be fine.
but this will not work with 3 prong plugs. UNLESS you want to CRAM it in there so hard that you can't get it out without the thing almost coming apart. It's such a great sized adapter too, but it had to go back.
I don't usually take the time to leave reviews, but this printer drives me nuts and I have to talk about it!I'm with the dude who pulled an "Office Space" on it and went to it with a sledgehammer. I've not yet encountered the errors and print head issues others mention. Just daily use of the thing (which I try to avoid) is insane. Eats about 5 pages of paper per printed page, makes this god awful screaching sound when it's out of paper...then makes an overly long beep confirming the lack of paper. The printer consumes ink by the barrel and disables half the features if it runs out of one particular color.I want my old Apple LaserWriter 16/600 back (over 10 years old, 10,000+ pages printed and it never failed me)...never should have gotten rid of it.
unit requires a very high level input and there is no volume control. did not work in my application. in the trash! Not nearly enough information in the advertising to make a wise choice. Poorly done and minimally efficient product on top of that.
This cable does not transfer the firm treble and as well as the bass parts of the music.i am not sure if it was just mine that happen.it could be just the metal parts that goes into the audio jack.retracting functions is good enough to buy at this price.shipping was pretty quick.
I could see light going through both sides but only one side would work. As that kind of defeats the whole point of a splitter I returned it and bought this switch instead. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00104XCWS/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_11 The switch works much better.
I purchased the Go 720 from Amazon and the product was listed as a new item. When I received my TomTom and tried to use it for the first time it completely crashed and became unusable. I couldn't return it to Amazon because the box was opened so I contacted TomTom support. While speaking with the support team I discovered that the TomTom that I bought from Amazon as a new GPS was actually refurbished. The operator could tell from the serial number on my device that it was refurbished. I was also informed that this was NOT the first time that they had had that same issue when people had bought the TomTom from Amazon. So this has happened on multiple occasions and was not just a fluke with my order! I was able to receive a brand new GPS from TomTom support because my receipt from Amazon stated that the GPS was new and not refurbished but it took weeks to receive my new unit. I tried to contact someone from Amazon to see if I could get my money refunded but searched the entire website and couldn't find any way to contact anyone. So I payed new price for a refurbished unit. I have purchased multiple electronic items from Amazon and this incident did make me question my other purchases and whether I will ever purchase from this site again. I wonder how many of my other electronics could have been refurbished as well? I have definitely lost confidence in Amazon's services.
One of the torchi&egrave;res we received includes a pole segment that contains about 100 scratches and nicks that are both visible to the eye and easily felt.
This is the email I got after placing my order, after I could not cancel the order anymore. Nowhere on the desciption did I see the "condition" section displaying this information. So be warned. I don't have the cardtridge yet, but I would not have ordered an expired product.Confirmation email form JAMinnovations"As noted in the conditions section of our listing, I am confirming that you know the cartridge you have ordered has exceeded the manufacturer's sell-by-date and are considered expired by the manufacturer. However, it is our experience these cartridges will function properly for much longer after their expiration. The picture is for display only and does not necessarily represent the actual box or condition. We buy thousands of printer consumables from retailer liquidations and overstocks on a monthly basis and our aggressive discounting is based on these conditions."
Costco told me to get and I can not use.I was trying to make my surround sound system wireless
This sounds like a good product, but it is not and the company is bad about their customer service. Used the photobank to store all my racing photos while covering a NASCAR race, worked well. Downloaded the images right there and kept on shooting. Went home to download to the computer, everything went fine. Only when I was finished downloading to the CPU the thing still said there were images on the HD. So I went into the HD through My computer and cleared them off, thinking that would clear it off. Nope, it still said there were images there. Went a step further and formated the thing. Did that fix it. Nope, all it did was remove if from this earth. DOS doesn't even see it. The only way it is seen by the computer is if the hard cover is taken off and then DOS will read it. But it will not fix it back to the FAT32 format. There is a driver for it on their website but it is for the card reader side of it not the HD.Bad product, Buyer be ware....
I should have learned the first two times I bought Spirit of St. Louis products. I had two different phones that failed within a year or so. I bought this, and I could tell the sound would not be spectacular, but the cassette section failed in less than seven months. The AM/FM tuner has awful distortion and the sensitivity of a New Jersey housewife. I will NEVER buy SOSL products again.
Bottom Line: The Linksys "Wireless-G WUSB54G" is a good compromise if one needs a USB connected wireless network adapter that conforms to the Wireless-G standard. If you can, go with a PCI adapter for much better performance.When I recently rebuilt my primary workstation I found to my chagrin that my existing Linksys Wireless-G WMP54G PCI NIC would not work in my new AOpen A4C Max motherboard. Try as I might (a few BIOS upgrades and disabling the card) I could not get it to work, due to the integration of the Broadcom Gigabit PCI LAN Chip into the board. Enter the "Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54G."The Linksys "Wireless-G WUSB54G" operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, and supports the following wireless protocols: 802.11b and 802.11g. The Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54G can transmit and receive networking traffic in a range of 1 - 54Mbps. I choose the Linksys "Wireless-G WUSB54G" for three reasons; 1. The card operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz the same frequency band I currently use for my wireless communications; 2. The Linksys name is one I have come to trust for reliability and cutting edge technology; 3. The Linksys "Wireless-G WUSB54G" is USB version. 2.0 compliant.Installation:The installation of the Linksys "Wireless-G WUSB54G" is a very straight forward process: just plug it in--with the computer on--and it starts working! My Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System (OS) found it and installed the necessary drivers, and made it ready for use. There is no software to install; thought Linksys does provide a utility to configure the card to work with your wireless setup, which I admit a non Windows XP user might need. However, Windows XP Professional is designed--once a wireless device is installed--to seek out available wireless networks and configure the card accordingly; i.e. assign it an IP address, if DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used on the network. I use DHCP on my combined wired and wireless network, but I assigned the Linksys "Wireless-G WUSB54G" an IP address because my computer serves as my Internet gateway.If you do decide to install the software, good luck. Like a lot of Linksys software utilities of late--even those downloaded directly from the Linksys website--the software refuses to load; e.g. the autostart start, and then stops abruptly. So I opened Windows Explorer, browsed to the CD and double-clicked on the setup.exe under the Utility directory; no dice. Only a token portion of the software loaded, enough of a token to keep render the card useless. So I uninstalled the software and left it uninstall; as I pointed out above if you are using the Windows XP OS there will be no need for the software that ships with the card. Will it install under Windows 98/Me/Se/2000?, Perhaps, but no longer owing a computer with any of those OS's installed, I cannot credibility speak to it.First ImpressionsI have mixed feelings about the "Wireless-G WUSB54G" Linksys surprisingly dropped the ball in the design of this card. While the "Wireless-G WUSB54G" occasionally transmits and receives at 54Mbps, the speed of the card fluctuates on a continual basis reaching as low as 1MBps, several times a minute! I have placed the card is various locations around my loft not more than 75 feet from the Wireless Access Point (WAP), but still the fluctuating carrier speed continues to my frustration. And while the antenna is small, it is larger than the one on the Linksys "Wireless-G WPC54G CardBus Adapter" installed in my notebook, which manages to maintains a consistent carrier speed of 54Mbps.This annoying pervasive fluctuating carrier speed has affected at times the speed at which I access the Internet and move file to and from my workstation and the rest of the network. Linksys offers no advice on how to fix this problem other then the usual "move the adapter around and adjust the antenna" pronouncements, which do little to fix the problem. My advice: don't but this card unless your computer will not support a PCI NIC.ConclusionThe "Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54G" receives a C+ from me. While I give the card high marks for ease of installation and configuration--thanks in part to Windows XP Professional--but I give it low marks for overall performance. If you are looking to make the leap to the Wireless-G protocol, and leave far behind the vestiges of the now obsolete (in my mind anyway) 11Mps standard, shy away from the "Linksys Wireless-G WUSB54G" unless no other option is open to you.
Unfortunately it appears that when you split the signal you need a "power" or "signal" boast. As soon as I installed this device I lost the signal to both devices.
Last week i updated the driver and it stopped working! I then uninstalled the driver and reinstalled the old driver but it would still not work. Could read discs but would not write at all with "General I/O Error". So i called tech support but there was nobody answering the line. Terrible, terrible.
I had mine for 65 days and the screen went black. I can't get a hold of the mfr. at aeso.net The dvd and cd player still work.I drove it around to tech shops thought just the ccfl bulb burned out.(would have cost $60.00)....finally one looked at it,said the bulb is good,but the inverter board that lights it up is burned badly. I wasted hours finding the bulb and a whole day (14 hours)looking for parts.. After I couldnt get help from the mfr.I took matters in my own hands because I liked it so much I was going to pay to have it fixed if I could. But you can't. I wrote aeso and audetech in China but no response. It seems aeso only wants to talk to people to distibute these. The UPC for this is 689076433495 Very hard to find one at a store,most of these are distributed thru auctions. If you could find one at a store you might be able to contact a human being and get a contact for service if there is any service for these.After 14 hours straight on the net I found no service. I really liked it the first 65 days
Like some others have said - you get what you pay for. This cable worked well for awhile, but eventually developed bad connectivity problems where the pictured flickered in and out. For the price it's worth trying and maybe you'll get a good one that lasts.
I've worked with all sorts of photography equipment and pictures/viewing software. Never have I been as frustrated as I am with the nikon lukewarmpix950 and its lame manual and lamer software programs. Nikon is not ready for the digital photography marketplace. The camera is not intuitive to use and the viewing software is nearly imposible to work with, IF you are even able to access it. I've never seen anything like this. This is the most user-unfriendly package I've ever witnessed. If you have not worked with digital cameras and digital picture-taking extensively, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. YOU WILL BE SORRY!
I have had this DVD player just 6 weeks and it has already quit working. It will read the disc but the screen has went out! I have only used it 5 or 6 times.
Got this yesterday at Circuit City-- Thought it was a good deal at $50 compared to the Linksys at $120. Excited to get it home, and improve speed on network, (especially wireless to PS3) I plugged in the CD and it immediately took down my network adapters. Could not get it back. (I'm not an IT guy, but they were completely gone.) Intel's software couldn't find them, Windows couldn't find it. Ended up re-imaging hard drive.After 3 hours of work to try to set it up, I finally had everything going, Windows reinstalled, internet back up, etc. Plug in D-Link router as I follow the instructions and get no lights. The product would not turn on no matter what I tried. It's going back today, I won't replace it with this product.
when I received my cobra nav system the cord to use it was missing and I have had to call three times and still nhave not received the cord. I contacted Cobra, but I think it came from Target.com
This product was awful. The box it came in looked liked its been through a storm. But, worst part about it was that it was a faulty toner. Very disappointed- wouldn't recommend!
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.
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.
Out of the box, this player could not read 3 different DVDs from the rental store. My Toshiba DVD player played the same 3 DVDs with no problem. This player was out of the box for about 30 minutes; I boxed it back up, and returned it promptly.There should really be a "0 stars" rating available. Junk like this deserves no stars.
Not as pictured...how hard is it to put up an accurate photo?I bought this because it was shaped like the supplied iPhone plug which fits the case I currently have.Unfortunately, the supplied plug is rectangular and will not fit!
My wife purchased this device for our business office in Feb of 2005. My first thoughts were very good, as we have had Brother printing / faxing devices all along and had years of reliable affordable service from them. This model did it all, it faxed, it scanned,it copied , it printed , there is a phone and it even hooked up to our network ! Delight soon turned to dread as the MFC 5440cn did none of these things well ( maybe this is not completely fair as I don't believe we ever scanned anything ). This unit has the most flimsy paper tray I've ever seen , highly proned to paper jams , the ink is expensive, very slow printing , always beeping because of an often un-determined problem and I've had more problems faxing and recieving a fax than ever. It does look nice, but my in business it must be dependable . Maybe this multi functional unit is better off in home use . I've relieved this unit of it's duties and TRASHED IT. Now the miserty of "will it work" is over. I don't know what we'll buy next but it won't be another MFC 5440cn.
If I could give this piece of junk printer 0 stars, I would. First of all, I can't believe that Epson says this is Vista compatible when they do not and will not ever support the firewire interface on this printer. Beyond that, this thing uses ridiculous amounts of very expensive ink. Try printing a CD label on a printable CD, and use the "darkest" setting, which is the only setting that will produce acceptable results, and you can literally see the ink capacity in your cartridges go down by 5-10% per CD. So, when you factor in the cost of the ink, you're paying probably $5.00-$7.00 to print a single CD. That may be a slight exaggeration, but trust me, it's slight. On top of that, the build quality of this printer is terrible. The paper feeder mechanism will not grab the paper, no matter how fully I load the paper tray, and even getting a single page printout can turn into a maddening exercise in frustration. And it's not because of wear and tear; I am certain that I have printed a total of less than 150 pages with this printer in the entire time that I have had it. As far as photo printing, the results aren't bad, but if you try to handle the prints without letting them dry for at least a day, you risk ruining them due to smudging. I have had much better results with a small Sony dye-sublimation printer. The Sony prints put those produced on this printer to shame, and can be handled immediately after leaving the printer. If you need larger (than 5x7") format photo prints, you're better off ordering them online or going down to the local drugstore. You'll save a lot of money over trying to produce them on the Epson. I have owned mulitple color printers, and this is far and away the worst of them. I foresee an "Office Space" like disposition of this clunker in the near future.
Any other product I've ever used with a rechargable battery, whether a laptop computer, a PSP type multi system, a Nintendo DS, a Cell Phone...I can go on and on, has a system in which either: A. the system charges as long as it is plugged in, whether on or off, and it can be used with AC power, even if the battery is not fully charged, or B. the system does not charge while on, but AT LEAST uses AC power so the product can be used without having to wait....and wait....and wait....for the charge, then, after waiting, enjoy the product for barely enough time to watch a 30 minute sitcom episode before it rapidly depletes the battery and leaves you waiting....and waiting....and waiting....and waiting again. Do they really want us to believe they cannot make something like this that doesn't run on either battery power or AC power?I'm sorry, but I just don't buy it. And unless you want to spend a lot of time waiting....and waiting....and waiting...you shouldn't buy it either. What a letdown and a waste of over $200 for this badly designed piece of junk.
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"...
I've owned a HP 7110 for over six months. If I could give it a zero (or better yet a -10) I would do so. IT IS JUNK.Daily problems include:- Page feeder misses pages. Even with a 2 page document there is about a 60% chance that one won't come out. It's the same problem for printing and faxing, so imagine what a pain it is to fax stuff and then try to refax. (fax 10 pages, miss 4, fax 4, miss 2, fax 2, miss 1)- Scanner failure. I'm not even sure what that is supposed to mean, but I get that message 1 to 8 times a day and the machine has to be shut down and restarted.Recurring problems:- Mysterious power losses. Every week or so it goes off and won't come back on. There is no obvious reason. Unplugging it and plugging it back in seems to be the way to fix it. I've never had equipment so tempermental.- Ink low messages. Come on HP, it is obvious the cartidges are wired to start signalling low ink after about 30-50% use. It's ridiculous and a nuisance. When then low ink starts coming on, you have to press enter to keep going. Many times I have started a print job, left my desk expecting to come back to a finished document only to find it never started because a low ink message interrupted the job and I have to press enter to continue. There is no point to the low ink messages at all. You just have to print to depletion.Other dissatisfaction:- Noisy and shakes a lot.- Never been able to get a decent document scan. I don't know if it is the machine or the software.- Does not collate print jobs. That was a shock. It seems from the instruction manual that some models may have the function, mine doesn't. Sellers do a real injustice to their customers when they sell these without a big red sticker saying "DOES NOT COLLATE."- Fax reports are unreliable. You can't depend on these to know whether a document or any part of it went through at all.HP should recall these machines, refund our money or give us something solid and dependable. Until that happens, I won't buy another HP product.
I rate this product 2-star because it wasn't easy to use. The shape was not correctly designed to scan text easily. The scanner was not as accurate as I would have expected. On the box, it claims that it is 97% accurate but I found that it was actually not that accurate. It has poor letter sensitivity. It also took a long time to read the text and process the text onto the screen. I expected it to work like a highliter but it wasn't true. I think that the price is exaggerated when you take all the reasons I listed. I think that this pen needs to have a few improvements to make it more accurate.
I received the product, it looks good in the box.Two main problem:1. Assembly of rail is almost impossibleThe connector piece cannot be easily inserted to the long rail piece due to mechanical design, and also production quality. I almost come to the point of not knowing what to do. The connector is half way to the rail and stuck. Cannot go further in or out. I thought of return it, however I cannot put it back into the box due to the problem. After a long time struggle, I managed to push it in. However the screw holes are not aligned so that I cannot add any screws to the connectors (both top and bottom pieces).2. It is very hard to assemble the rail frame, unless you are a really good handy man3. The user manual has poor quality. Worst is that the Figure 9 gave wrong indication of how the brackets should be used. I wasted quite some time and eventually figured it out from their online manual, which is in color and correct.
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.
I saw this toy on a show and it didn't have the sounds from it. This thing is funny but so loud. You can't leave it plugged in for more than a second because of the sound.
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.
Compatible Samsung ML-2010D3 TonerNever buy fr this dealer. Before I placed the order, I did read several reviews and decided to take a risk and save money. I had the same experience as several other buyers. Instruction said: "A string tape must be pulled from the toner", but it wasn't there. So, as expected the cartridge is just a piece of junk. When I called, the lady is very nice and said "it does happen" and I can return it. Unfortunately, I bought it for a while and had to pay my own shipping charge. The reason why I did not open it earlier is I don't want to wait till original one fails to print. I went ahead to go to Office Depot and bought original one. Don't want to take any risk fr this dealer anymore. I feel so sorry that Amazon offers this product.If you do want to save money and buy this product, Pls make sure you open the box immediately aft it arrives and use it immediately to make sure it works.
Got lots of noise I suspect due to interference (same frequency) as my 802.11n wireless router.
SimpleTech claims that this reader is Mac compatible, but it freezes up my Mac (OS 10.4.7) with every attempt to use it. I have two other card readers that work perfectly on my Mac with the same SD cards inside them. SimpleTech tech support tells me that they never tested this reader with Lexar SD cards because "they're not one of the bigger card makers." Makes me question how serious they are about determining compatibility.
I purchased the camera over a year ago and have been living (don't ask me why) with dismal battery life problems since day one. You're lucky to get 10 pictures out of the two AA's. I called service and they told me for $25 to $50 they would diagnose the problem and update the camera to fix the battery drain problem, which they know about!!! Why did I wait for the warranty to run out????? Stupid.... It's my last Fuji, I guarantee you that.
I first purchased this remote for my MythTV box. It worked okay, but I had to keep the receiver hidden from direct room lighting because it was overly-sensitive to florescents, which it interpreted as a constant IR signal. Recently I switched it to a 64-bit box running Vista Ultimate, and would you believe 64-bit drivers do not exist for the Stramzap?The following quote was posted on the Streamzap website on July 9, 2007. Two years ago today..."Please note that we currently support only 32-bit Windows operating systems. We hope to provide support for 64-bit operating systems in the future."The company's website was last updated sometime in 2008. It does not appear Streamzap still has an interest in supporting their product. As much as it pains me to say this -- Streamzap being a local-ish company -- anybody considering the purchase of this remote and receiver would be best served looking elsewhere.
I bought this printer for my daughter and she loved it at first.After we changed the cartiges the first time it stoped working.I colled Epson customer service and since I was one month pass the 1 year warrenty the asked me to give them my Credit Card number so they will charge me $6.00/min for technical suport.I thought it was the jocke untill they hang up on me!!It works fine for the first and only year and that is it!!!Good luck with this junk!
This filter is not ideal for the 17-40 mm canon lens as it hits the original lens when its fully extended. better not buy this.
My player worked well for the first 2 months. Unfortunately, I also had a lot of difficulty with my computer recognizing my player due to driver problems. Dealing with Rio/Sonic Blue customer service is a joke. I had to pay...just to speak to a technician and, at the end of the session, NOTHING was resolved. I would seriously consider another player.
I really liked my 16G Flash Voyager when I first bought it in Dec 2007. In failed in August 2008. This cost me data, time, and postage to send it back. The replacement arrived but was MUCH slower than the original. It was so painfully slow that hardly used it. The replacement failed in July 2009. This cost me data, time, and postage to send it back. I won't bother with Corsair in the future.
I received this unit a few hours ago and after trying it out for 15 minutes I was amazed how bad this small unit is. Perhaps useful for those whose music tastes and needs are different than mine, the unit is useless if the accuracy of the musical performance is relevant to you. As a former audio engineer for many years I was surprised that a passive unit could be so bad.It's so cheap that it's not worth returning so it's going directly into the trash. Maybe I'll open it up and see what it is and run a test or two out of curiosity. No, it's not worth the time.But because it's so cheap, if you need a remote volume control and listen to crap or don't care about the sound, try it out and if you don't like it, dump it.This is the first time that I have ever given a product a bad review, but this was too horrible to ignore.
Shouldv'e known this was a piece of crap. Less than 6 bucks for a 25 ft HDMI cord was definately too good to be true. Bad cable, plugged my laptop to my TV the second I got it to test it, and of course the screen was all fuzzy and green. I'll probably spend more to ship it back than I did actually buying it. Don't waste your time. You get what you pay for.
I received this DVD player as a Christmas gift. The picture is great, but the first time I used the player I had problems with the movie freezing and the DVD player not responding - I tried it with multiple brand-new DVD's and always got the same result. After a couple of weeks I became so frustrated that I returned the player and exchanged it for a Toshiba SD-P1400, which is a few bucks more but also comes with plenty of extras - Hopefully it will turn out to be more reliable.
This replacement lamp for my JVC ILP HDTV was touted by the seller as being superior to the original. It is anything but. It last just a few months or about one 4th of the projected hours it was rated. I tried several times to contact the seller but I've been completely ignored. I would urge anyone shopping for a TV lamp to avoid this one and this merchant.
The reliability is awful. After only 5 months I'm going to throw it away as it is incapable of reading most discs all the way through without bad hiccups. The remote sensor also seems terribly finicky about the remote angle.While it is region free and the playback quality is good, the short lifespan earns this player only 2 stars.
I'm on my second Intellimouse, the first one the left click button stopped working after a few months of use, I got a replacement from Microsoft, the second one has the same problem after another few months of use. Stay away from this mouse...poor quality.
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.
This tablet is piece of Junk..... It does not have 1.5 mhz, 40GB hard drive and 5400 RPM, instead it has zero speed.I purchased this as a gift and I am so embarrassed.This was a Bait-and-Switch, which is illegal in United States.I am very disappointed in Amazon, this is the third item I purchased from Amazon that was not as advertised.
It does not work with WEP contradictory to the claims by Linksys and set-up instructions.
I wish I had read the reviews before purchasing but to beat a dead horse, the combination changed on its own. I guess I need to smash the lock--seems to be the quickest way to get this out of my laptop without hurting my laptop. This whole situation is ridiculous!
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 don't recommended this case at all. This case was probably made by someone who had no clue. I can't believe Panasonic would put their name this.The case seems to fit right, but you can't close the flap as it doesn't fit. I wish the flap is a little bit longer. So you have to press down and snap to the velcro. Add insults to the injury, the belt loop is unusable. It is just all wrong.
What a piece of junk...this unit couldn't even take one time dropping it....It broke...and this was dropping it from a normal distance onto carpeting....A waste of money and not worth replacing. I would not recommend buying this at all....
This was the second Bountiful Router I have had, both of which "FRIED". When it worked the range was very good but they are not very long lived, and at that price I would expect much more. I just went to a Cisco (Liksys) Router and got the same range at about 1/4 the cost, and MUCH easier to setup. I would NOT recommend this router to any one.
After reading the reviews, I didn't hesitate to purchase the item. Although programing wasn't as easy as described, my son-in-law and I were able to find codes, eventually, and had the unit working beautifully. Went to use it a couple of days later and the wireless feature didn't work. I could use it by way of IR but not wireless. Since then the IR feature won't work correctly on the tv. Have not been able to get a call through to customer service, as I work days.
As far as it goes this is an excellent web ca. As a stand alone with flash the pictures have a tendency to be washed out. The display panel on mine failed after 3 monthes. Logitech sent me a replacement right away. However they down graded the camera to the Clicksmart 420 (worth 1/3 less). They said this is there policy on replacements. As long as your camera works, fine, if it fails then you have problems.
PURCHASED IN JANUARY AND NOW IT'S ONLY JULY AND THIS TRASH IMPORT CABLE NO LONGER WORKS. OUTSIDE OF THE RETURN PERIOD SO NOW IT'S IN THE DUMPSTER. WILL HAVE TO BUY ANOTHER CABLE AT WALMART OR TARGET
For the vast majority of my purchases from Amazon they have been nothing short of sterling . . . .this purchase unfortunately was the exception - purchased this along with 6 other CCD security cameras along with two DVR . . . . . did not open this box until almost three weeks later as I was installing cameras one at a time . . . . guess what ?? No bracket or hardware !!! and the box was sealed . . . . . I know Q-see makes a good product . . . but quality control on ensuring what they state us in the box . . . is ACTUALLY in the box . . . . . contacted Amazon . . . . . more to follow . . . .as I see how Amazon handles the missing parts !!
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.
Bought a $500 Dell laptop from BB last month. Hooked up this H7. Connected 2 IPODs, Logitech wireless mouse,Garmin GPS, all work fine. (Ipods won't charge unless computer is on).Bought a $500 Tosh from BB last week Hooked up this H7. Same items worked intially, then not at all. Thought I got a bad 1, so I connected another I had planned to give to my mom, same story. Returning the Tosh laptop for a dell.
Ordered a Sandisk 2.0gb memory card that was advertised for $2.85. On order confirmation, item was billed at $7.35. Upon inquiry was told by Amazon.com that the item was offered by "Straight Trading Inc. and is fulfilled by Amazon.com". Item was advertised as "ships from and sold by Amazon.com." Customer service further advised that "sellers on our website will create their own listings and they are allowed to sell items at any price they feel is fair." So is the Amazon.com that is selling this item Amazon.com or Straight Trading Inc.? Sounds like a bait and switch operation to me.
This printer is not worth your money. I never review products online, but this printer is so incredibly worthless that I'm strongly motivated to write this review. You're better off investing more in a printer with ink that lasts and is not so expensive! This Epson is ridiculous in that every ink cartridge (4 of them) cannot be empty or else you cannot print ANYTHING. As a college student, I print a lot of papers and articles. All I really need to use is the black ink cartridge. But, somehow, when the yellow, cyan, or magenta is used up, you must by them all to print, even if you just want to print a text document in black. AND recently, the price of these cartridges have gone up to about $75!! (Before I was paying around $60!) AND that's cheaper than buying them all separately! I've had it with this printer (which I only got because it came with my laptop). So, now I'm looking for another printer with cheaper ink cartridges. And that's just the beginning! This printer is prone to paper jams, and just getting the printer to start takes a good 3-4 minutes. Definitely not worth your money - Epson will get you with the costs of the ink cartridges.
Just would not work for me. No matter how I set the hand strap on camera, the strap just did not fit right nor wrap on my hand/wrist properly so I could shoot or hold camera comfortably. Additionally, the part that screwed into the camera was off-line setting when I put camera on tripod. It just felt uncomfortable to me when shooting on tripod. It was as if I was shooting from side of tripod and left me feeling that I was shooting off-center. This product to me is a waste of money. I do not recommend its' purchase. Chalk this up as a lesson learned. I just went back to the shoulder strap that came with the camera. I just have the camera held with the strap around my neck or shoulder or on a tripod when I go out to shoot. I have decided to wrap the shoulder strap a few times around my wrist when carrying the camera which seems to work better than this product.
This camera has been sent back to Pentax twice because the lens froze and camera did not function. That problem was repaired. Now it does not hold memory properly. I have lost pictures. Pentax will not fix it. I have just put it in the hazardous material pile to take to the dump. Will be purchasing a Canon product as a replacement.
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.
Very displeased with this cable, it was only $2.50 but I think mine is defective.I use it for my computer monitor and I get these white pixels that jump around the screen.Very displeased with this cable. You get what you pay for I guess.
This router looks great on paper, I with linksys behind it I was glad to give it a try.However the firmware (software that runs the router) is very unstable, causing our Internet connection to drop out every 2-3 days. This is with the latest updates as of July 2004.The VPN support is also weak - it won't work with Windows XP with default VPN settings, meaning every Windows XP computer you use with this router must have special, complicated, settings to get the VPN to work.The worst part about this is that Linksys is aware of both of these problems, and has not resolved them after months and months of frustration.Could have been a great product, too bad the supporting software and company will not let it work properly.
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.
Bought this to go along with a new Toshiba LCD TV. I didn't realize when I purchased the TV that it has a digital optical sound connection. There is no place to hook up the 2 TV Ears rca jacks into that works. I called the customer service and left a voice mail. No human answers. Then I sent an email asking about a solution. This can't be the first TV with this problem. No reply after several days of waiting. Sending this back.
Not bad ink, but it only lasted for about 100 pages.
I received this remote as a Christmas present a year+ ago. The rechargeable battery no longer charges.Sent email to Logitech support. Their reply is that the unit is out of warranty and the only option I have is to purchase another one at 1/2 price in the Logitech store. I have no option to simply replace the battery.BTW, the battery is proprietary so you will not be able to get an after market one. This is NOT an uncommon issue reported by others on the web.So consider the unit will last only 15 months, it is not worth the money.
it works well on my 40d, but the button is quite hesitant if it's already half-pressed to focus, so you have to press it gently not to entirely take the shot right away, i wish the build of this remote is the same as the 40d's rugged construction, but it's obviously not, the orginal canon remote is way more expensive than this and it's also made from plastic, i'd rather opt for this remote for a cheaper price with the same function, there's no "opteka" written on it so it's all good.**it's dead after a few days, wasted purchase, stay away from this.
Let me be brief. I bought this unti 2X because of price and both units froze up and broke within a month. It became fuzzy and grey as well as made a buzzing noise. Units were History. I will never buy an audiovox system again.
The SZ430N seemed to have all the power and features I wanted. It is pretty too. Cost=top dollar. Now that I've owned it for exactly 1 year, it has had the touch-pad replaced twice and is now back with Sony for replacement of the display that died this week. The only good thing I can say about this laptop is that the warranty has covered the repairs. Now the warranty has expired. With the next failure it goes in the trash where it will join my old Sony desktop that has had so many parts that failed, I can't keep track.If you are thinking about buying a Sony, consider other brands. If you buy Sony be sure to keep your files backed up because it will fail and you will lose your data.
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.
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.
I have used the maps for Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas and found they are not very accurate except on the interstates and major roads. For example, my house shows up as being on a different street. Also, the maps don't show any of the roads that have been built within about the last 5 years.
I would have rated these as a 4 or 5 until they broke. It turns out the speaker assemblies are held to the headband by a single tiny screw and a low-grade plastic cap. Seriously AKG? They're still under warranty, but what a disappointment.Otherwise, they are very comfortable; I could wear these for hours & hours. The tradeoff is that they are a little loose - I had trouble keeping them in place when playing drums, but great for sitting in front of a computer.I replaced the AKGs with some Audio-Technicas which are louder, still quite comfy and seem to be of much more substantial construction.Update: Attempting to get service with AKG/Harmon under warranty. No response to email for one week.
My expectations were low for $4.00 but I was shocked to see how terrible this item really was, I have tried it on several devices with several sets of headphones and the sound quality is absolutely terrible. The sounds is barely audible at any level and when you can hear it the signal is poor, stay away.
this antenna sucks. even if you hook up a amp. to it. I bought this antenna with a amp. Everytime I wanted to change the channel I had to move the antenna for 5 min.
Tried every position conceivable and still got terrible FM reception. Maybe it is just my area, but now I'm stuck with a useless dipole antenna that gets worse reception than my flimsy looped wire.
The first one I bought dropped connections to all my PCs at random times. The only way to reconnect was to reboot the router. After I replaced it, I discovered the new one would not allow PCs on the network to ping each other. I called Linksys, made it finally to 2nd tier support, and they said it must have been damaged on the boat in shipping. I asked them if they wanted the serial number to identify a &quot;bad batch&quot; and they said it was a manufacturing problem, not tech support. Ridiculous. Don't buy it. I did not try the VPN hosting functionality.
I recently purchased this Hard drive and a week after it crashed!! i cant even reformat it.. i lost 70GB of video for my business. Please dont buy it, ACOM data sucks!
Coming in at a laborious 555 pages the novel starts out well with an unsolved murder of a child. The next 554 pages are consumed with overwrought, boring characterizations and inept attempts to sometimes write in southern dialect and sometimes not. In some places her grammar is not only incorrect, but not even incorrectly artistic. This writer is so annoyingly sure of her genius that this misconception bleeds through every misbegotten sentence and ill begotten phrase. I wouldn't be surprised if Ms. Tartt financed the publication of this novel herself. I absolutely cannot believe a publishing house would consign this piece of S*#t to publication. To get what I'm talking about check out the author's photo on the back cover page!
This micro soft wireless note book optical mouse 3000 did not work nor could it be made to work on 4 different computers. Apexsuppliers makes very hard to return any thing. They will promise the moon to get you to remove any negative feedback, but once you do they have nothing more to do with you.
I must agree with review of Tom S. These DVD+R disks are some of the worst media I've used. I have high quality Samsung drives in my system and never had a problem burning DVD+R media (well, maybe an occasional coaster). With these disks I get a failed burn with DVDFab Platinum on 3 out of 4 disks. This is absolutely ridiculous! Worse yet, even after a successful burn I am not guaranteed the disk will work in my Sony DVD player. If you are looking for TDK quality, look elsewhere. I suspect these disks are re-brands. I will avoid TDK from now on as they have failed to stand up to their once great reputation.
As far as recording voice, it seems to do that just fine. I have no complaints with the controls, battery life, etc. But, if you hold it in your hand and make any movements with your finger tips across the body to locate the stop/pause button it will be picked up by the mic like scraping fingernails across a blackboard.I talked to tech support and they confirmed that the mic does record the absolutely inaudible sound of fingertips moving across the recorder's shell. I practiced holding the recorder without any fidgiting fingers and very carefully pressed the stop button. It still records a scratching sound announcing the button press. VERY ANNOYING.So I asked the tech to test a plug-in mic. Yes, that solved the problem. Even when the mic was cordless and plugged directly into the top of the recorder next to the internal mic, it reportedly did not record any scraping noises from the operator's finger tips.Either I have an assembly problem (mic not isolated from chassis) or there is a serious design flaw that prevents the user from holding a device designed to be hand held. Don't buy this VN-8100PC without testing it in the store first.
I purchased the 880 from Amazon in November of 2007. For the past few months, I've had to angle the remote in the charging cradle for it to charge, but now it won't charge at all. Customer Service will offer me a 50% off coupon for a new remote, but these things aren't cheap and I had expected a much longer lifespan of the product. I love how easy it is to program and use, but I don't know if I want another one.
this is the worst product you can ever buy. I recently purchased it and when i opened it i was like ok nice styling. i then read the directions and realized that the people who wrote it had no clue what they were talking about. They say that you charge it and load songs {if tht even works for you} by using 2 different cables. Only one comes this just shows u the incompetence of the manufacturer. Even after this i plug it into my computer and try to load songs with the included software. I was sure that it was fully pluged into my computer in the usb port and it said something along hte lines of "player not read please plug player into computer" This mp3 player has caused me more frustration than anything else the only this i can say is buy an ipod this company is horrible dont even try to deal with them
Reading the decription title you may think you're getting 12 batteries (Master Carton)...however listing is only for a single battery unit. Even the folks at Amazon "assumed" the purchase was for 12. . . Perhaps Micro-Tools should change their title to avoid future problems.
Frankly, I think this case sucks.Something about the design of the sleeves makes it nearly impossible to put CDs into the case one handed, which is something of a requirement for me while I'm driving on long trips.I realize that wanting to play actual CDs probably makes me something of a dinosaur, instead of just using an iPod or something, but still, it's the way I do things, and this case is ill suited for it.If you're just going to use it for transport, and will always be able to devote two hands to the task of putting CDs back in the case, this review is not for you.
Please spend more money on a pair of quality speakers like Polk, JL, Infinity and don't go cheap or else your system will be sounding as cheap also. Lesson learned... just don't be cheap and steer away from these speakers.
Here's a list of some of my experiences with this product. Maybe you will learn something and not make the same mistakes I made. 1) I first used one of the USB ports on my MS Natural keyboard. I finally figured out that the keyboard's power supply wasn't enough to handle the product. I switched the mouse to the keyboard and the network adapter to a port on my PC. Problem solved. 2) After installing the product (installation was easy), both of the two computers I was attempting to network refused to shut down. They just stalled at the shut down screens. I had to resort to pulling the plug on them, or resetting them in hopes it wouldn't do it on another try. This happens randomly, about half the time. 3) I haven't been able to get any games to work on my LAN. I know this product isn't exactly the fastest, but I expected SOME games to work... I have tried Starcraft, Unreal Tournament, and Rouge Spear. 4) Although I have been able to share my cable internet connection over the network, my client PC sometimes doesn't connect with my server when I turn it on, so I have to reboot and try again. When the network is functioning, I can share printers, view files on the other PC, and share the internet connection, but it doesn't work all the time. In conclusion, I have had a very bad time with this product. I guess it was foolish of me to get wireless...
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.
Ok, I read the reviews here, but thought how bad can the smell be. I go ahead and place the order, and when it arrived, the smell is bad. I thought I'll leave it opened for a couple of weeks to clear the smell, but that does not clear the smell.I zip it up, and put it away, but the smell still linger in the room. If its not for the rebate, I would've return it.
3 hours on hold and nobody ever picked up the phone, need I say more. It is good when it works. I am currently looking in to getting TIVO!
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 had a similar problem as many others who also gave this remote a poor rating. It lasted about one week, worked intermittently and then stopped working altogether. I mistakenly gave the Opteka remote a chance over Canon's pricier model due to its low cost, but its ultimately not worth it even at $12.95. Go for a better built remote.
I bought on of these less than six months ago. The product was great while it worked. Easy install that anyone can do. The problem is that the display screen just stopped working. I expected get more than 6 months use out of this product. It's really too bad because I loved the idea of not doing a hard install and spending a ton of money. I would not recommend buying an Audiovox product ever again.
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.
was not able to use this product, does not meet bldg codes in minnesota, the jacket was not thick enough,
Indicator lights worked fine, but no sound. I'm sending it back.
The title says it all - these are not good for small ears. They are not adjustable and they will just fall right off with the least movement, namely running. Sound seems fine, when the darn things are actually in and on my ears. Still looking for earbud headphones that will work for me.
Why did I buy this despite the bad reviews? I plead temporary insanity. If I could give it a zero I would. Signal fades in and out, static terrible. No wonder it's now on sale here at Amazon!
For such a simple idea, you would think there would be little to no problems with it. My experience was exactly the opposite of that - nothing but problems. From straight out of the box I plugged it into my Dell laptop running Windows Vista and immediately the drive started spinning as if it were trying to read something and would continue to do this until I finally had to unplug the drive (most annoying sound in the world) and my computer wouldn't even recognize the drive itself. There is little to no support on their site for problems like this, just seems like a cheap piece of hardware. This is the first time I've ever purchased something like this off the internet and had absolutely no good fortune with it. Like I said - it came out of the box not working. Very very disappointed and upset. Don't buy it.
I bought this to replace my Remington that I've had for a long time. The reviews were good. It doesn't work like my Remington. I am extremely disappointed. I miss my Remington and will buy another Remington. :( It doesn't get the hair that it claims and people have raved about. I have to get my Remington out to finish the job. Usually the reviews are accurate, but not this time.
I purchased three of these remote from Amazon - two new and one refurbished unit.The two new units have both essentially died at about one year use.One of the units the buttons are failing and the other unit constantly resets.I recently purchased the Harmony One and have been happy with it (so far).
It wont read anything. They dont help me fix it. It doesnt work with NERO. Even with XP, my computer freezes up and stops working, which it didnt do before. Im not even making any of this up.
This product is a real PAIN to add into a Linksys wireless network. You would think since the expander is a Linksys product that it would be easy to add - NOT. I'm still not sure how well the expander will perform since I can only use it for about an hour before my Linksys wireless network locks up.
Maybe I shouldn't be writing this right now because I'm seriously furious.PRO: Ya it plays video...CON: ...but only .avi's unless you spend $19.95 for the cinema plugin.PRO: Ya it plays music.CON: ...but only .mp3's unless you spend another $19.95 for the webcast/ipod plugin.PRO: It has wi-fiCON: But you'll have to spend $29.95 for the web-browser plug in and another $19.95 if you want access to web-tv and web-radio. On top of that, IF you can even get this piece of crap to connect to your network (which it fails to do 95% of the time) the selection is NOT, I repeat, NOT "1000 tv channels" NOR is it "10,000 radio stations". Most of the channels don't even work, and if you can even get far enough into the menus to browse the channels, your machine ends up freezing, forcing you to hit the reset button.When I first bought this damned thing, the hard-drive wouldn't work. Lame-duck customer service... expect to wait on hold for at least 1 hour, no joke. When you finally send it in, don't expect to get it back for at least a full month. When I got it back the first time, 5 months later the battery exploded (not violently, it just expanded like a balloon) and popped the face of the machine off. So I sent it back again. One month later I got it back. They did a shoddy job of fixing it. The screen wasn't even fastened squarely to the base... yay, more hold time and another month minimum to get my machine back.Your lesson for today: Don't waste your money on this piece of crap. Don't waste your money on any archos. Keep researching because this machine is NOT, I repeat, NOT the answer.
I so enjoyed the Secret History that, like every other American whose purchase made this book an instant best-seller, I rushed out to buy Donna Tartt's latest. I too then spent a weekend slogging through 550 pages of murky, torpid prose--otherwise known as a literary quagmire. Notice how, in almost every picture, Donna Tartt looks like she just tasted something sour? It must be rereading this book that caused it!...the many, many, many bad reviews from other readers is ridiculsous that they won't allow a rating of no stars out of five, which is definitely what I would have awarded this book (though it doesn't quite deserve even that.)If you still feel that you must read this book, I have two words for you: public library.
I bought this case because Canon recommends it for the S2 IS.It's too small for the camera. With the strap attached, you have to force the camera in and pull hard on the zipper to get it closed.The case is shaped like a purse that doesn't completely cover the camera near the top, so I don't how suitable it'd be for outdoor use.Overall, this is not well designed and a poor fit. I'm sending it back.
This device lacks any sort of design for the human hand. Certain buttons are just not reachable without dropping the device or using both hands. The power charger is designed to NOT charge your device unless you use a rubber band and strap it around the base station and the clicker. Let's face it, there are only 3 real options of programming, SAT, CABLE, and Broadcast. Why can't these devices be take that into consideration? Button controls should be simple as in the case of a SAT controller, but no. They design the system to be a programmers play thing. I already have a play thing...kids...which cannot use this device because the buttons ar put together in a fashion that you have to be exactly in the right position to push the button. Designers of this device failed, but "guts" are great.
We are a multi-tivo house, but I'm not sure if we will buy another tivo in the future. Tivo has this new Tivo ToGo feature that should be great, but the rollout of the software is taking forever (multiple months). If you call customer service they cannot even tell you when the new software version will be downloaded to your Tivo, or where you are on the list.Tivo's software is great and I've never had any problems with their hardware, but if someone can come along with better customer service, I'd switch in a heartbeat.
This is not a very good product. The sound quality is very poor. Very hard to get any stations come through clear. The CD player is very hard to operate as the CDs very often get stuck inside.
I've had it for less than 6 months, it's battery consuming, heavy, and very glitchy. The response is horrible, and the scrolling wheel broken within 4 months. Not a quality product, and expensive. Bad buy.
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.
I have been trying to return this item as the way it is posted appears that it is the portable model.it is not, just has the portable bag.they did not provide with a phone number and returns are hard.purchase through a differnt company. the bose system is good. the new model is even better. it is just the techngnet seller.
This is a great little portable tv if you will be using it with cable outlet or DVD. I strongly do not recommend this tv if you plan to use it with an antenna. We originally bought the tv to use while camping in places where we don't always have cable access. We can't even pick up our local channels in our home using the best antennas money could buy. Called customer service and they were very unhelpful...told us that if the tv picked up cable channels, then there was nothing wrong with the tv reception. Cust Serv continued to tell us that we had poor reception in our home. However, we pick up all local channels with every other tv in our home using the same antennas we tried with this tv. I am going to send this tv back while it is still under warranty!
This fan was fine while it worked, but it lasted less than 12 months before the bearings ceased. That's a disappointingly short life.
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.
After spending up to two frustrating hours each attempt trying to log on to my dial up internet service (utilizing a factory installed modem on my Dell computer), I was initially overjoyed with the immediate internet connection the Modem Blaster V.92 provided. This was short lived, however, because with this convenience came following new inconveniences: (1) MUCH slower speed opening web pages than promised (in fact, slower than Dell's factory modem); (2) Modem Blaster creates loud bussing on all phones anytime the it is plugged in to the phone line even with the computer shut down; (3) Complete loss in ability to listen to streaming web music.Don't let your wallet get blasted by the Modem Blaster V.92 and purchase a different modem that has a better performance and consumer satisfaction record.
fresh out of the box it started clicking once in awhile, then after awhile the clicking kinda stop or softened to the point where i can actually listen to the music, then at the end of the day it started clicking real lout constantly until the player spits the adapter out. would return it but not really worth the cost to ship it back.
I bought a new 16 GB USB Sport and I tried it on several computers and it simply does not work.
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.
We purchased our first mac mini after hearing everyone tell us how great mac products are. Unfortunately after one day it crashed and would no longer boot up. We were able to get a replacement after of a good bit of frustration. However we were in the process of moving and were not able to move into our new home and unpack for a couple of months. Whithin a couple of weeks guess what. Our top notch mac mini had started locking up and we had to go through all kinds of things to get it to boot back up and then it quit starting up all together. Of course when we contacted apple all they would do is repair it since we were approaching 90 days since we had purchased it and they only give you 30 days to return it. I erronously thought that given the situation Apple would be happy to replace our second now defunct computer in less the ninety days and it would acutally be our third if you counted our mac pro notebook. Wrong. I wouldn't by an Apple if you want something that works for more than a short while before you need to fix it.
real 8 gauge is twice the thickness of what I receivedwaste of $$$$
I bought the cable because of the good reviews. Unfortunatley for me the cable didn't work. It looked very well to me, a very thick and well done cable, but didnt work, no image at all! also the connector could be easyly pulled out, somehow it didnt stayed in its place so I will have to buy a new one because I live in Mexico and shipping is so expensive, it isnt worth to return it. Bad product. Maybe its the first bad experience with this cable, but be aware.
I have owned 3 different GPX products some lasted a month but most failed after 6 months. Including the unit they sent me to replace a defective product.
This case is a horrible design. The camera is tough to get in and out of the case. The case pops open the flash, which then gets stuck inside. The belt loop and hanging ring is lower than the center of gravity, so the case hangs sideways or tips over. The velcro attachment does not stick very well. This is the worst product I've purchased in a long time.
I bought this piece of junk a year ago. I ended up giving it to a friend,who ended up throwing it in the garbage.1. The cassette player always played the tape faster than what it should have. Always sounded like I was like I was listening to the chipmunks.2. The cd recorder always left off the first few seconds of the song if I pushed split track.3. It didn't matter what remote I was using. It would end up turning on. If I had a cd left in the tray it would start playing. The volume starts out at 15 every time you turn on the unit. I was startled a few times.4. When I would try to put the arm of the turntable on a record. The whole turntable would move around like it wasn't being held in place.I have another Crosley that I paid $99.00 for and doesn't have anything fancy on it. But it is way better than this junk.
Item don't work .. Thinking of sending it back ..the length is fine but when hook to unit nothing happen... Need money back.
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.
This printer works well sometimes if you use the costly Durabrite paper. Its nozzles clog frequently and Epson's drivers for Mac OS X are horrible. If you're patient enough and are willing to go through lots of supplies, this printer is capable of making good prints. However, next time, I will look for a more reliable and consistent printer from a company with better Mac support.
I'm astonished at how loud the fan noise is in our model. It emits a high pitched wining sound. It's tolerable during the day but at night I find myself turning off the power strip. Operating the DVD wasn't too bad after reading the manual. It took some patience since the manual or menu features aren't entirely user friendly. Another annoying quirk is when we turn on the unit to use the VCR, the VCR will come on and then immediately switch over to the DVD. We have to hit the VCR button to put it back in VCR mode. We've had this model for a few years and decided to keep it since we got it for a terrific sale price.
this product did not meet any of my expectations. It hurts worse than tweezing and doesn't even consistently trim the few pieces of hair. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Total waste of money.
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.
I've been using Epson printers for quite a while for my business. I must have bought 20 Epson printers from the C-80 to the CX-6600. I'm sad to say that I cannot recommend this printer at all after having purchased 2 units. The ink usage is so poor that it shocks the senses. I'm going through a color cartridge after about 30 sheets of moderate color printing. This is unacceptable. Don't be fooled by the printer's low initial price. Unless you use this printer very infrequently, you'll end up paying a lot more then with another manufacturer.I have some more gripes:(1) You can only purchase the number 68 high-capacity black ink from the Epson online store. This is insulting to consumers. The regular capacity ink you can buy from Staples ends up costing almost twice as much per page then the number 68 high-capacity.(2) The Epson online store has the worst customer reps I've encountered in years. They barely understand a word of English and you need to waste a lot of time communicating with them. I have nothing against offshore support personnel in general. I have found them to be generally competent and in the past few years much improved in their communication abilities. Sadly, Epson must have gone for the lowest cost support they could find.Needless to say, I won't be buying Epson in the future.
This product tweeter broke on me twice. Could not get it repaired the second time because the original warranty expired. Was not happy.
This product is ok. The problem is not the product but the description of the product.It does however work if you know what you're doing, or if by chance all your products are the right version of HDMI. I however have lots of different versions of HDMI products. For example I have some monster HDMI cables that are version 1.3a cat2 and some that are still version 1.0. this device works with all my products that are of version 1.0 but it doesn't work with anything that is 1.3a or higher. Because HDMI is still relatively new and has not been standardized yet it may or may not work with all your HDMI products. The product does however only work as a splitter and not a switcher. I am returning this for a 1.3a splitter. I bought this one because I like its design more than that of the 1.3a switchers that seem to use a power supply and an extra HDMI cable. I give it a 10 for design and a 2 for compatibility. (really have to have things just right to get it to work.)To sum things up for the less technical person. If you bought all your HDMI products a long time ago or buy cheap you are probably safe, but if you have mixed and matched (cheap/expensive, new/really old) then this product is less likely to work for you.
DO NOT BUY!!! Against my recommendation, my six-year old daughter bought this camera from Wal-Mart with her allowance. The LCD screen is so horrible that you can barely tell what you just took a picture of. There is no optical or digital zoom, so you have to move to get the picture, and I swear there is no focus or image stabilization on this camera, because when we downloaded them to the computer, all 50 or so pictures she took were blurry. This is worse than my cell phone camera--probably the worst camera you can buy.
This monitor produced a wonderful picture for the money, for 5 months. Then it went black. Bought it at CompUSA--they don't want to know, because I didn't purchase the... service contract. They will not return calls. So, I'm dealing with the manufacturer and have to ship the unit at my expense to New Jersey for repair. Thank goodness I still had the old monitor around (can't just put it in the dumpster, can we?!!) or I'd be computer-less in the interim. I notice Amazon has discontinued this model--are they on to something? I wouldn't buy this headache again.
I got this mouse because my old IntelliMouse died (wheel just stopped working). Anyway, thinking `Microsoft mice' are good (nearly all my other mice are by Microsoft), I got this new one---and wow, am I disappointed!It's not very comfortable (it's better than other gray-box mice, but not better than previous IntelliMouse---a but subjective), and on top of it all, the tilt-wheel is really horrible for gaming. It's like when you press the tilt-wheel, the mouse starts to think whether to scroll, click, or tilt. There is a very noticeable delay on the tilt-wheel. I'd imagine it's `ok' for browsing the web, but it's certainly not `ok' for gaming.Also, this mouse seems to have an issue with several buttons clicked at once. I tend to use combination clicks for various things, and this mouse just seems to not respond to that (forget about zooming and shooting at the same time in a game).
1. Does not have all the channnels correct2. Privacy policy just changed and since I bought a lifetime subscription, I really do not have the leverage to do anything about future changes3. Customer Service has not been very helpful, but they were polite4. It keeps recording pay per view movies I have not ordered - 2 hours of previews. Only way to stop is to mess up my profile or turn the feature off.5. It froze on me 2 weeks ago sometimes between bed and when I got home from work, the result was I missed some things that I really wanted to see. I should include that it was easy to fix...unplug and wait a few moments then it reset.This is a new technology from a new and small company. I think this is somewhat to be expected in early generations. I would recommend that you hold off for the next generation or two, but if you want it now, I hope you do not have all the problems I did.
These discs may be well and good for PC users, but they will not work with Mac's. I used cheap Maxell brand to burn DVD's and they worked great, these refused to burn. Waste of time, frustration, and money.
I heard one of the IM9 systems at a Best Buy store and thought it sounded great. The store didn't have one so I ordered online (for less $). When I received it, their was an odd pop in the bass at reasonably low volumes. I actually took it to the store to compare it to the one there, and it sounded bad! The store still didn't have one so I exchanged it online. The second one does the same as the first. I will return this one and probably buy something else. It's a great idea, but the quality of sound wasn't consistent. It also has no treble/bass adjustment. The sound at the store was fairly heavy on the bass.
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.
My daughter recieved her Flip Mino less than a year ago as a gift from her boyfriend. She took it with her on her 2 week exchange trip to England. She had been looking forward to this trip for a year. Her best friend took the stills, she was taking the video. During the trip the camera stopped working and wouldn't turn on. Nothing she could do while she was there.When she got back we called Flip, it was under warranty. they had us try resetting and then plugging it into the computer overnight. When none of that worked they accessed the camera remotely and determined that it had a defective battery. So it needed to be sent back (at my expense) I sent it priority mail on a Saturday, it was in their hands that Monday morning.It took them all week to actually post that they received it. Every time I called they had no answers as to where the camera was or what was happening with it. Since it was a special order design they were supposed to call to confirm the design and order the new one. They never did. After 2 weeks of and repeatedly calling with increasing frustration and my obvious annoyance with them, they ordered a replacement and said they would escalate the order and priority ship it next day air. They said 24-48 hours to process. Well it's now 3 days and they issued a shipping label and it's not in the hands of UPS, so technically not shipped yet and it's listed as Ground!!!!!We also just received an email that video retrieval was unsuccessful. It was a battery failure, they said they could retrieve the video. I think they lost the camera!!!My daughter just had a competition that we didn't have the camera for and we are leaving for another and we still don't have it. That's 2 competitions we are missing being able to tape.I also have no faith in the camera's reliability. I have no faith in Cisco, they lie, they don't do what they say they'll do and they need to work on their customer service....its TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2 weeks and still don't have the replacement and still have not received a phone call back.
Yes, I know my rating sticks out like a big sore thumb, but I have to share my story as it is true. I bought the 180mb version of this player last night, and it ended up having 0 mbs of memory instead of the advertized 180. I even called customer support and had this manufacturer's error confirmed. The guy told me about another person who ended up with a 120 mb player's insides inside of the 190t's shell. Now, I'm going to go back and exchange this player for the 190t (can't resist the 256 mbs). Am I crazy? Maybe, but all of the INCREDIBLE reviews this player gets can't be wrong. I will send an update to this review after I get my new one. Wish me luck!
I played music once using these speakers, and they produced a static sound that pretty much overpowered the music at every volume. After the one time, they never turned on again. Very disappointed.
This product was really quite nice until it died an early death, in its sleep, for no good reason. It didn't even last one season. I would rate it much higher if it had lasted more than 2 months. Now, I have to search again and come up with the money again. Not cool.
SAM REMAN ML-1710D3 works very good but out of toner very fast. I bought this for replacing the old one that I bought from the same seller. I love the previous one, but this time I bought 2 and I was unlucky both of them were out of tone in 6 months. I rate 2 stars for this product
Shame on Epson for not recalling a machine with a design flaw that stops printing when the ink heads clog. Shame on me, for believing that if you run the head cleaner and nozzle check you can rectify the problem. If only I had read the reviews before running out and buying a double black ink replacement pack, cheaper I thought, but sadly it was $60 wasted. I loved this machine and it worked fine for almost two years. I bought it for the High School English Office, the price was $99. We used it as a extra photocopier and for creating colorful banners and signs. Last week, I replaced the Cyan cartridge. When I tried to print color, it would only print pink, yellow and black. The machine said the black ink was low so I assumed that was the problem. Bought the double pack and now it prints the BLANK SHEET. Can't even photocopy or scan. The saddest part of this story is I would have bought another Epson if there was one in the store. When you spend so much on the ink, you think it's foolish to start over with another machine. I even looked on E-BAY but nothing is available at a reasonable price. I am so glad I read the other reviews before I added more dollars to an already costly mistake.
I bought this product to use on a road trip with a rented car. I was unaware that your car must have a hand tuner so that you can set it on a non-used FM station. The rental car did not have a hand station tuner-so there was no way I could use this on this trip. Also, on this car the power supply was very hard to reach and even with the extension I had some slight trouble. I can use this unit in my own vehicles-so it was not a total loss.
GPX BCD1806 Boombox with CD Player and AM/FM TunerI bought this as a Christmas gift for my handicap granddaughter so we could play lullaby CD's while she sleeps and the CD player DOES NOT WORK!I have NEVER been so disappointed in a purchase through Amazon in my life till now and I shop here regularly till now. I will guess if you want risk free purchases you have to buy local so you can take them back!One extremely sad grandmother and a little granddaughter who still cannot listen to the CD's I purchased on AMAZON to this day!
I looked around at what was on the market. This unit looked good. I went with it over the Oregon Scientific products because I wanted to have a regular radio as well. First the unit is much poorer quality they you would expect by the brand name and pictures. It works OK but the design of the front panel controls is poor. I am always bumping on the light or some other function or bumping off some function. The front selection knobs stick out and move easily. I can not recommend another unit that has both weather and regular so I bought this one. Think carefully before you buy this unit.
This DVD player is not worth one red cent! I bought the Philips DVP 642 in February 2006 because of its ability to read DivX format. It stopped functioning properly by August 2006!!! Problem was consistent regardless of which DVD was played (screen would randomly scramble, turn green, freeze, then player would turn off). No improvement with either cleaning or unplugging the player for 10min as the Philips support center suggested. THEN Philips wanted us to pay $40 for a replacement with an additional $10 shipping charge- for a DVD player we paid $70 for 6 months ago! Philips refused to budge on their policy so we gave up. Just got back from Best Buy with a new Toshiba DVD player.p.s. our 2y.o. Philips TV also just died on us and we paid $150 to get that one fixed (only 2 weeks before the DVD player went!) I sure won't buy anything made by Philips again!
I am about to embark on my second struggle with TomTom customer support because my second unit just failed. Getting the first one replaced was a nightmare. It's difficult to communicate with support, they respond slowly and their products are unreliable.
Seemed like a smart design... until I tried it in MY ears. This is the risk of purchasing something you cannot try before you buy. I found the headphones just couldnt sit comfortably in my ears for more than about 20 minutes, albeit a "smart" design that apparently stays firmly in place better than others - I took them out after a short while reverting to my older "in ear" soft type. I'd recommend buyers just be sure they know their ear - which can only be after trying out a few designs, and losing some - then looking at finer features like sound quality etc.
Looks like a great product and it might have been but... Ipod changed their software on the new 5th generation video ipods and they are not compatible with this docking system. I got mine and spent hours trying to make it work, I then called the philips helpline and at first was told that it was compatible and they walked me thru all the stages of making it work. When none of that did any good I was transfered to the tech support that does more than just read the trouble shooting manual and was then told of the ipod software changes and the incompatibility issues. The new ipods are designed to where you have to buy special ipod docking equipment. Long story short, this docking system only works with the older ipods.
We purchased this projector in October and within 6 months of very limited use, 2 white vertical lines appeared on the display. This was covered under warranty (which does not include shipping there or back). Now after another 6 months, again with only limited use, the 2 white lines are back. They show up even when no source is connected so I know it is the projector and not coming from the source. If you want a projector you can depend on, unfortunately this one is not it.Overall, the projector has a great picture. We primarily connect it to a DVD player or HDTV input and when it is working it works great but I don't like the fact that it needs repaired twice in the first year.
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
Worked great at first. I absolutely loved this printer, scanner, and copier.But after about the 4th ink change and about 2 years, it stopped printing. I found out there is a problem with the ink tube getting clogged (due to a flaw with the Durabrite ink) or disconnected. I was able to find a website that explained how to disassemble and correct the problem. It was very difficult, time consuming, and messy. But it did fix my printer. It worked for about a month, but now it's not working again.I guess I'll try fixing it one more time...but when the ink runs out, I'm not buying any more. A new printer stocked with ink costs about the same as a set of new ink cartridges for this puppy. So why bother if it's just going to break again?!The scanner has always worked flawlessly. I guess I could keep this thing as an oversized scanner.
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.
This system is perfect for people wanting a basic system for a small room and DVD Picture is good BUT,,,.--Its sound isnt verry good in larger rooms. Response is poor --If you like your system loud and booming, this ISNT for you. --Base response is minimal. (especially in DVD Playback) -- The Best Output for video is 1 S-VHS output..(No component) -- Lacking inputs -- Will NOT controle a Calbe box or my brand of TV.. -- You CANNOT play CD-Rs or CD-RWs on this system. There was NO mention of this on the box or display info but when you finally buy it and take it home and open up the manual it's disclamer is in it saying it will not play them. Funny how all my other stereo and AV equiptment plays them even older systems,, Why does sony even make CD burners and CDRs to record on if they disable this feature in there systems ?? Probably because of Sony's large chunk of the music industry, they are afraid of someone copying a friends music CD without buying it ?? I make compilations of my old CD's so I can listen to the best songs without having to swich CDs every 6 minutes. Now I am returning this System for ALL the above reasons.It seems that Sony did the LEAST amount of effort into this to get there product out there. Its a good entry level system that is easy to hookup but you Audio Video Pros should STEER CLEAR.
I was thrilled when this cable seemed to work...at first. Other's seem happy with it, but I must have received a lemon. Picture cuts out at random like the power was interrupted, and then just comes back on again. Took a while to diagnose as I have a new ps3 and 52" flatscreen at the same time. Finally after being disgusted with the whole ordeal went locally and spent about $28.00 locally for a new cable and everything works flawlessly. Good for you folks that got a working cable, but wish I had bought a better quality one from the start. Of course my ps3 might be a bit more well used by now if not for the trouble caused by this cheap cable.
If I had read all of the reviews from the people that have owned the machine for more that 6 months, I would not have bought it... sorry to those of you who have only had it for a short time and love it, but your opinion doesn't really mean anything. When you first get it, yes it works well. But if you want a quality product that will LAST... don't buy this. I don't even have time to go into detail about all of the problems that I have with it. After one year of use (only printing a few things a month), it went completely downhill. I did go to that printer fixing website and had my dad take it apart (he's a computer programmer) and the tube was connected. So we don't even know what is the matter. The magenta won't print at all and the tubes don't seem to be clogged. We ran about 10 head cleanings because somebody said that theirs finally worked after that. All that did was waste a lot of paper and ink (the colors that worked).And it is very bulky. After two bad experiences with Lexmark, I won't use them either. I will just stick with my Canon Pixma printer which I did a LOT of research on BEFORE buying it this time.
With a ton of electronics piling up in my living room, I was going crazy having to manage 3 remotes to watch TV. This seemed like a logical solution and for the most part, it does what I need it to do. I've been able to throw the other 3 remotes in the drawer and just use this for everything. This particular remote has a great shape that fits right in the hand.With that said, there are some problems. The first is the setup. It takes a long time and is not exactly the most user friendly. It was also missing my receiver from its list. It's a major name brand (Onkyo) and a popular choice for people. No reason why this shouldn't be in there. My DVR box also didn't match up exactly but it hasn't given me any issues. If you're somewhat tech savvy and have patience, you'll get the hang of it. But if you're not, I wouldn't even bother with this remote.And now for my biggest gripe. It just doesn't work all that well. About 20% of the time when I turn off devices it misses one. I have to go through the help menu to fix the problem. I also run into this issue when turning on devices. I know the signal is not being blocked because when I go through the help menu it has no issues. It's happened with all the devices at some point but primarily has issues with the XBox 360 (which rarely ever turns off with the remote) and the DVR. I've even made a point to aim the remote directly at the devices when turning on/off. Outside of the on/off issues, the remote works great in controlling the devices.All in all it's a step up from working 3 remotes. On the other hand, at this price, I expect it to work much more consistently.
This piece of f&*cking sh#t has a blue hue on the corner and middle of the screen. This is a KNOWN ISSUE with these rear projection LCDs...not just this model, but all of Sony's rear projection LCDs. Just Google "Sony Grand Wega Blue Hue" and there'll be tons of links to others who've had this problem. The TV was purchased in 2005 for $2500.It is a very costly repair, as this is related to the "heart of the TV."
cheap to the feel and so loud , its like a jack hammer in comparison to other KB's, because of its CHEAP construction. There is zero backstop membrane under the keys, it is LOUD no matter how softly you type.It wasn't always this was way, last KB I bought from this manufc. several years ago was fine, this one just stinks, sorry, but there it is.
I was excited about the price, they fit perfectly and worked fine...for a while. Then the top started to come loose all the time, leaving the stylus firmly in the phone. Finally got it out, replaced with #2. Same thing, on to #3, same thing. Each one lasted maybe 2 weeks? Now I am on the hunt for new ones. I don't remember the original stylus coming with a removable top (to access the reset button) but I never had trouble accessing it before. The removable cap is a liability not an asset in my opinion.
I thought this would be perfect stocking stuffer and handy pocket cam to take along when my Nikon CoolPix was too bulky. I'll preface this by saying they two machines that the SiPix software crashed were both running Windows 98SE - life might be better with XP. Unlike the FlatFoto from RadioShack, the Blink does not include a simple "get the images off the camera" application. They ship a TWAIN driver that you use with ArcSoft of some other application. The driver itself was the primary source of my problems. I shot two camera-fulls of images that were both lost (camera went into ERR mode requiring removal of battery and that purges the internal memory) because of USB communications problems with the camera. I have many other USB devices that work just fine. The one time I was able to get it to work, the images taken outdoors were OK VGA resolution. I found it very hard to take indoor pictures and not have them be blurry. The shutter is in the middle on the top of the camera making it difficult to take a picture w/out shaking the camera. The TWAIN driver itself looks like it was written by a teenage game developer and tries to be way too "cute" for my taste....
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.
One of the reviewers states that this book was not intended to be a mystery or a crime story in the vein of a Stephen King or Anna Rice novel but is more a work of literature. If it so then why did Donna Tartt uses the shocking hanging of a little boy as an attention getter on the FIRST page of her novel? She should have realized that most of the readers would then expect to learn how it happened. But there are no answers to this MYSTERY because mystery it is. It leaves a feeling of disappointment. The author should have been more sensitive to the fact that having started her novel the way she did the reader would be entitled to beleive a resolution would take place but there is no 'closure' in this book and the frustration overides the admiration felt at places in the book for some beautifully written parts. I can't help think that the author couldn't wait to get it over with at the end and left us hanging there (... no pun intended).
I bought the 50 pack definitely for the price and the specs seemed to be ok. I got them and had them on reserve for when my current supply of a different brand runs out. Finally I went to use a disk out of the 50 pack in this years model of the Panaonic Home DVD Recorder. Not one single disk out of the top five was detected by the recorder. Now I am stuck with useless disks since my return date is passed with Amazon and I can't get a refund. Now I am glad I paid so little for them.
I had a Griffin TuneBase for about 2 years until it broke. It wasn't an electronic malfunction, but the base itself broke down. The static cord broke where it meets the back portion of the base and couldn't hold the iPod upright anymore.Anyways, I was about 85% satisfied with that product, and saw the RoadTrip and read good reviews on it. I saw that it looked sturdier and a little more user-friendly. I don't know what I was thinking.While it is indeed sturdier and more user-friendly (the LED screen is a big plus, and it's easier to navigate between frequencies), those are about the only good things I can say about it. The reception is absolutely atrocious no matter what FM station I tune to. Where my TuneBase had only occasional interference when I would drive by a radio tower or police station (anywhere that was transmitting radio waves), the RoadTrip has near-constant interference, sometimes to the point where the music is inaudible. When I say constant, I mean *constant*. Even when it gets "good" reception, you can hear a slight buzz in the back. The TuneBase did not have this problem.In addition to the interference, the overall quality of the audio is inferior. On the TuneBase, you can adjust some of the levels of the dock. You can't do this with the RoadTrip (at least not to the best of my knowledge). What results is again, near inaudible music. I can only hear the music at the higher reaches of my stereo's volume (note: I'm not driving around some 1992 Honda with stock speakers. I have a 2006 Altima with a Bose 7-speaker system). As someone who really loves to blast his music with his windows down, this is a deal-breaker for me.Foolishly, of course, I threw out the receipt and packaging before I realized what an awful product this is, so I'm left to contact Griffin about trying to trade in my RoadTrip and my old TuneBase for a replacement TuneBase.Avoid at all costs.
It was wonderful when I first received it. Nice little size and pretty decent sound and quality. Unfortunately, a few months later, when I tried to use the speakers again, it made a small popping sound and it no longer works. :(
Either the cable I received wasn't functional or these ARE NOT HDCP compliant. Most devices that transmit 1080P require HDCP, in these cases (from my experience) these cables will not work. Something you should definitely look into before you purchase.
Seems that electronics are like light bulbs. Some last forever, some burn out almost instantly.This 2GB card died after a few months of light use. Indoors, air-conditioned studio. Used only 1/2 the time (alternating between two cards). Even on days it was used...maybe a few dozen pictures, cycled 2 or 3 times through the camera.Manufacturer honored the warranty, but we had to ship it to them first. So, we were out the use of a card for over two weeks.Ordered a long 5-meter USB cable and hung it off the tripod. We'll try keeping the card in the camera and see if it works any better.
Worked fine at first. Then after about 5 pages is said I needed more ink. Cost about a dollar a page. Then when I replaced ink it wouldn't print that color. Tried pulling ink and replacing, said I was out again.Piece of junk and ink runs out quick. Save your money.
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.
it's very slick, tiny, nice looking player (bought it for $43 in local WalMart).It plays all media I tried. And all formats. Though some SVCDs showed slight A/V-asynch (on other players these disks are fine).As to the DVD - very good player. But make sure you stick to the one system (NTSC or PAL), or buy yourself multi-system TV. Cause this player can NOT handle PAL&lt;-&gt;NTSC conversion.I tried several PAL DVDs (multi-zone disks) to watch on my NTSC TV. The result was horrible :(Instead of interpolation, it just skips every 6th line (you can imagine how straight lines look like).And it can not handle anamorphic PAL DVDs, image is stretched vertically.One has to have PAL TV to watch PAL DVDs, I believe.Other than that it's a good player (for $43 :)
An overpriced keyboad. Good looking definitely but impractical. No indicator for the caps lock. What was logitech thinking. So if you sit at the keyboard after a while there is no way to tell without typing if the caps lock is (accidentally) on.Keystrokes do not feel all that great also.Besides the funky scroll bar etc might be somewhat useful with proper drivers for a Windows only PC but not for a professional keyboard which serves Linux and Windows etc.Trying to put in Mouse keys on the leyboard is a joke. One still needs the mouse actually as a proper touchpad is missing.And who wants to keep their keyboards in a stand when not in use.Lookswise it is very good. Functionality wise it is a dud.
I bought this item last month at CircuitCity.com, and realized immediately after the use, how big mistake I did, its not at all the product quality I expected from Phillips, its like worst, to list some of the worst qualities,the remote does not work properly, if I want to rewind the picture, the rewind button does not work, i mean, if you click on it, it will forward the picture, and if you are lucky some times, it works fine.and secondly, the rate of the speed is only 8x, which is the most disturbing thing, even some of cheaper brands, have more fast forward rate than this.anyway, on overall, its the worst, and please dont buy
This thing is necessary because if you're moving from a double din stock to a single din you have to fill the gap with something. Perhaps there are other options, but I didn't know of any. I threw this thing several times out of frustration trying to install it, it's plastic garbage. The anchor thing broke in 1/2 and I fabricated another option. I ended up installing it upside down because it's the only way I could get it to stay in place. If can make your situation work without using this you should certainly do so.
Wish I read the reviews here more completely. This was a complete piece of trash. Like with others, the speaker would not play for more than 30 seconds at a time no matter what I did. After a while I could feel that the speaker was over heating so I left it unplugged. Sure enough it came back and played for another 30 seconds and then quit. It's going back to Amazon immediately!
I too bought the CRSR-10 thru SIRIUS. Product works OK but.....the car kit is missing the "button holder" to mount the unit in the vehicle. I called SANY and they said call SIRIUS!!SIRIUS customer service (what a laugh!!) is a complete joke!! I called the toll free number and after being hung up on 3 times I finally get some guy named "kevin" who instructed me to box everything up and send it back and they would send me a new unit. All I wanted was the missing part!! Good Luck with anyone trying to deal with SIRIUS customer service!
I went to the store. I saw Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing all over the place! Then i thought WOW, it must be really good, so im going to purchase one. i was excited! So I brought this one and started to learn typing. The beginning and intermediate level were fine but for the advance i wont recomend anyone to get it. The excercises in the booklet are inaccurate for example, sometimes in the booklet it shows that there is only one space before a word but actually you have to type 2 spaces &lt;&lt;&lt;so this marks you as an error when you think you are doing it RIGTH. The other problem is that sometimes in the booklet it shows the word "cannot" but you are suppose to type "can't" &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;so it gives you another error!! I even had to xerox the tiny booklet with tiny letters to enlarge (150%/21 pages) them so that learning to type would be easier for me!!!! How disgusting and a waste of money!!! I'm trying to find another brand that will teach me type better and quicker and mainly that will give me fair errors!!!!!
I just got rid of my fujifilm E-510 in hopes that this nikon L-11 would take better macro close ups. Man was i wrong. my fuji was only 5.0 megapixels compared to the nikons 6.0, but the pictures were a lot more clear and crisp. Taking the same close ups i used my fuji for the pictures from the nikon were blurry and no matter how i tried to adjust settings on this camera the pictures were blurry and the auto focus function was very slow. This camera is in my opinion a piece of JUNK!! now i have to throw this thing away and buy a good camera. I hope this helps.
I installed the cartridge in my printer just a few days after receiveing it. My printer immediated claimed that the cartridge was less than half full. Only 2 months later of realitively light use (less than 50 pages total printed), and now I am getting warnings about the cartridge being nearly depleted.This is NOT a problem with the brand - my guess is that it was on the shelf for a long time before being sold.
I would be very wary of the positive reviews on this product. I find it hard to believe that such a piece of garbage could be thought of so highly. First off, you must hold the top down to get the item being laminated through the machine. This would be a minor inconvenience if this was the only problem. The really bad news is that the laminate bubbles horribly, and it is hazy rather than clear. How anyone would use this for photos is beyond me. Next, the magnetic backing doesn't stick at all to whatever your laminating. It just falls right off. There is absolutely nothing worthwhile about this piece of junk. I bought this based on the reviews of the others here. Shame on them for misleading people in this way. If you want to use this as an arts and crafts type of toy for pre-kindergarteners, maybe. For serious use, never. Spend the extra money and get a quality heat laminating machine.
I have this camera for 4 months now. Generally, it takes good pictures. However, if you have young children and intend to take a lot of inside photos, where the flash is used, I would not recommend this camera for the following reasons: (1) the shutter delay is very noticable (after you press the button and by the time the picture is captured, the kid has moved out of the picture), (2) when the flash is used, this camera take a long time to recharge the flash and until the flash is recharged you cannot take another picture (the delay is roughly 10 seconds for an inside shot -- for me). Anyway, I was so fustrated by having a lot of shots of my kid's head and missing a few pictures waiting for the flash to recycle, I broke down and got a Kodak. But I will still keep this camera as a backup because it is fairly compact and does OK for taking outside pictures.
The card is good as a standard video card, for games, windows, etc. The problem is the ATI software that is provided and is required to run the TV and TV scheduler (record TV shows). The software is very buggy, and has not worked on my pc yet. The support from ATI is poor, and after 3 days has amounted to not much more than suggestions to download the newer software and reinstall, which has no helped. After each re-install a new crop of crashes comes up, and the scheduler NEVER works. Save your money, buy a non "All-In-Wonder"
For a $20 dollar item, $43 + 7 shipping is allot to pay. Look elsewhere on amazon..Xbox 360 Live 1600 Points
Purchased this on 6-10-09 for a GPS and still have not received anything!! No email, no documents, NOTHING. RIPOFF!! I would give it a zero if I could.
Limitations placed on setting up the equipment render it useless for me. And Linksys has the worst customer service I have ever experienced, I believe it is time they raise their standards and hire people with at minimum a high school degree. Last time I bought a linksys product I said that would be the last time, and here I find myself again buying a linksys product again, and nothing has changed.
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.
Disappointing 500+ pages of gorgeously written but improbable and uninteresting story. Too bad the main character is 12 and named Harriet. I could not suspend my disbelief long enough to believe a 12 year old would engage in most of the activities I read about for hundreds of pages. I kept hoping a real story would emerge amongst the masterfully developed elderly sisters or the split and saddened family of Harriet. After the intense and complex psychology of a Secret History I found the motivations, antics and &quot;suspense&quot; of this new book underwhelming and at times formulaic. When she's hiding under a chair we get her view of the floor, if she's in the woods we get a leaf by leaf description, twice we are made aware of the mud rings on the warehouse door - memorable enough the first time to notice them a second time several hundred pages later. If you liked Nancy Drew.....
I purchased these back in October because they were on Sale and I figured I'd give them a try for day-to-day use while commuting. While I must say for in-ear headphones they're great and stay in, they also shock me. Recently, I the headphones have been shocking me almost every time I wear them. Obviously they will be meeting the trash soon.
I purchased the wireless SMC card and and the Wireless Barricade. I installed the card on my Tecra 8100 running Windows 98. When I installed the card and configured the settings my Internet Explorer and Outlook Express crashed every time I opened them. When I took the card out, they worked fine. SMC tech support tried to walk me through the problems, and told me that he had never seen a problem like it before, and that he didn't have time to deal with my unsolvable problem. He was very rude. I called back and got a better person, who told me that they would escalate the issue and get back with me via email because they couldn't figure out the problem(haven't heard a thing after 8 days). It could be a faulty card, and I could have got one bad support person; but the experience has been frustrating and very time consuming. From the sound of the reviews, it is a fine product and support is usually great, but be weary if you install this on a Toshiba Tecra 8100 with Windows 98.
As a CD consolidator, the MZ-N505 is superb. CDs are copied quickly, even in LP2 mode, and the quality in that mode is fantastic. Treble is not as crisp in LP4, and LP4 lacks the "kick" of LP2. I can live with 3 cds on a minidisc instead of 5. The cd copying software is a breeze. No troubles there.Let's talk about OpenMG. The other reviews say that it is buggy. I wish I knew. I am a fairly computer-saavy guy with a top-notch, loaded Dell running Windows ME. OpenMG simply will not work. That is, I cannot even run the program after uninstalling and reinstalling 30 times, deleting programs that may "interfere" with it, etc. I spent over two hours on the phone with Sony. The tech guy had to transfer me to the "specialist," who is now consulting an "engineer." What a waste of time. I suppose OpenMG isn't necessary if you are willing to take the extra step of burning your mp3s onto cd, then using the simple burner software instead. Again, what a waste of time (and $ for the blank cds).Minus the cd consolidation capability, I have purchased a very expensive paperweight. Companies like SONY should not release products until they are perfect. I always felt that Sony produced only top-quality products, but my respect for that company has now devolved to the level of my respect for Microsoft.Listen to people's complaints. They are valid. You are not immune. Shame on you, Sony.
After receiving this item I installed it. 3 of my 6 WiFi radios quit working. The other 3 had low signal warnings. I had the seller send me a new one with the same negative results. The stock antennae on my Linksys WRT5GL works much better. The TNC connection is almost obsolete. Most companys use the SMA connection. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy this poor product. It simply doesn't work well.
This is the worst example of poor construction, quality and materials I have ever seen in a product that was priced this high. I am ashamed for Kodak - and I will never buy a digital camera from them again. I love my Kodak DC280 and I'm going to keep it now instead of trading it in. This camera shouldn't be priced [that high]- It felt like it was going to break as soon as I put it to use. It was returned the same day I received it.
At today's level of technology, I thought some simple electronics like this from Philips should simply work without a glitch and provide beautiful sounds at this price. To my utmost frustration, it was rejected from a 2004 Lexus LS430, a 2003 Cadillac Escalade, a 2004 Infinit G35, and a sony portable audio system at home. (I've definitely inserted it the correct way. And the auto reverse feature tried it a couple times too in each car.) The only cassett player it stayed in is in a 1990 Dodge Caravan. Due to the poor stereo system, I was not able to evaluate the sound quality. I may have gotten a bad unit. But for something this simple, every unit should have worked. This is just unacceptable.
I have had this product for almost a year and had nothing but problems with it. First of all, any time the power goes out, it takws an act of god to get it back on. I have to unplug it from the wall, pull the flash card and hold the power button for about a minute. The last time the power went out it took me about a week to get the thing started again.The slot to hold the flash card is a joke. If you don't put it in perfectly the card will easily fall down inside.The menu's are hard to navigate and the buttons you have to push to get into the menu's are not intuitive. I will never purchase another Westinghouse product.
Not a fluke in a single cord, I bought two of them and neither work. Do not buy these. Tried on my PlayStation 3, tried on my cable box, nothing. Will not work with HD, and they are not the cords pictured. Keep on looking.
I am a backup freak and therefore ordered two Lenmar DLC4L. Just like some other negative reviews my Lenmar DLC4L batteries will not charge in my brand new Canon charger that works just fine with my brand new Canon battery.When I insert the battery, the light goes orange, then immediately goes off and that is it. I left it for an hour and the light just stays off - and the battery is dead when inserted into the camera. This amazing performance was repeated for both batteries. It makes me feel like a double sucker.The most astounding thing is the incredible number of good reviews this garbage has. It feels as if the employees of the company had been given the assignment of filling out "great reviews" about this battery. I am sorry there is no zero star review. There most be a reason to cut the price by more than 90%. Amazon should not expose its reputation selling junk.I am sending a return authorization for both batteries, and it will be going back for a refund in the morning.
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.
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.
First off, I really wanted to like this device. It was everything I wanted. It has a tunable FM transmitter across the FM spectrum; charges, it has a cradle. I also don't know what to rate it. For me its a one star, but if you had a different car or lived in a less radio dense area it could be five.I ended up returning it simply because the signal was too weak. I tried every free frequency I could find on a trip to Sacramento and in order to hear the iPod on any of them, I had to have it and the radio on full volume, which 1) causes a great deal of noise and distortion and 2) when you start picking up a radio station on that frequency blasts you out of your car.I suspect this has to do with how my my vehicle (Ford Ranger) is built and where the antenna is relative to the lighter plug is. Bottom line is it simply wasn't usable for me. Some people said if you plugged in the head phones they acted as an antenna for the transmitter. I didn't find this to be the case. Ultimately I returned it and haven't gotten anything to replace it yet.
I like everything about this remote except the fact that it doesn't work for long. I have had two now and both have not lasted longer than about a year! Enough said!
Warning: You must buy a serial cradle (sold separately) and load "Pocket Mirror" software from www.chapura.com if you want to successfully synchronize this product with MS Outlook on Windows NT.Otherwise, it is a great product!
I have owned several of these as I have a hearing problem. This is the last time i will buy this model. Alot of clicking noises and has a short in it. Sound will go off for a minute then come back on and go back off again and again.
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.
I really expected better feautes and a better picture. This recorder/tuner should have had more features than my old over-the-air receiver, my older dvd recorder, and my upconverting dvd player. I wanted a QAM tuner for my COMCAST basic cable because my over-the-air HDTV box isn't compatible with the COMCAST cable digital signals. I have a Toshiba 46" HDTV with a HDCP connector which with the over-the-air HDTV receiver displays a beautiful picture at 1080i. I tried the component cable output to my HDTV first and the quality of the picture was significantly less than I had experienced with my old HDTV reciver. I purchased a conversion cable for HDCP to HDMI and the picture still isn't as good as my old HDTV receiver. I was unable to test the 1080p output because my tv doesn't go to 1080p. The analog and digital channels work OK. When the digital channels get lost with the up/down channel buttons (which happens) I press the TV/DTV button twice and try again, and it finds them without having to rescan.The features my old systems had that the D-r550 doesn't are:1) create a miniguide/full channel guide of scanned channels2) A digital signal strength meter3) An aspect ratio button on the remote4) A channel favorites button on the remote5) A return to last channel button.6) button back lights7) Larger and higher contrast button labels8) And probably more.The recorder seems to work well. Nice menu features. The time slip feature only works with DVD-RW VR disks and I bought the wrong DVD-RW disks. I am keeping the R550 but wish it worked better. For the money it is the best out there that I could find.
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.
The Dazzle DVC 90 comes with Studio 9 Quickstart - a hobbled version of Studio 9. The problem with Quickstart is that it is missing the basic functionality of a video capture program - namely, best quality video and audio. Quickstart does not allow capture from the S-video input and puts non-stereo audio on either the left or right side but not both. By the way, none of the Pinnacle products come with technical support.
I have just gotten off the phone after a frustrating 3 hours with Linksys technical support. I called them because the brand new Wireless-G Range Expander (WRE54G) from Amazon was not providing a strong enough signal for my wireless laptop to pick up, even when they were side-by-side and in the same room as the wireless router.It took 3 hours for Linksys technical support to finally admit that maybe, just maybe, the problem was with their product. The conversation was not helped by the fact that Linksys has apparently outsourced their technical support offshore to either India or Pakistan, and everyone I talked to had such a thick accent that it was very difficult to understand them. At the end, they reluctantly authorized the return. But then I found out they wanted me to pay for the return shipping!Fortunately Amazon has an excellent return policy which includes free cross-shipping the defective device and the replacement. Never having had to return a product to Amazon before, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was. So my appreciation of Amazon and its return policies is just as high as my opinion of Linksys is low.*** FOLLOW UP ***I received the replacement, and after trying for another 4 hours I have given up on the range expander. I have tried all of the suggestions for getting it to work posted in these Product Reviews and everything suggested by Linksys Tech Support. Nothing helped. So I plan to take the advice of T. Myers (another reviewer of the WRE54G) to get a WAP54G and configure it as a wireless repeater instead. The price seems comparable, and this will also let me use the stronger WPA security standard instead of the weaker WEP. This last is a real plus ... if it works. I'll post a review of that product once I have had a chance to try it.
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
Cable arrived on time, however when connected to two different TV sets the image is distorted with diagonal lines running across the screen.
I did not buy a fax modem card with my new Lenovo Windows 7 work station. I loaded it with memory to run high end business applications. I attached a nice Fujitsu scanner that interface very well. I figured that a fax/modem PCI card would be great. Just scan the pages and launch the fax software and woosh off it goes. Well, not exactly. Comparing it to my 8 year old Canon L170 fax machine the computer modem is like a snail. The time it takes to send a fax via the computer is like quadruple the time, approximately a minute per page. A 6 page fax in 6 minutes, not exactly Olympic speed. Plus keeping a fax line open for 6 minutes is very difficult and often the fax transmission fails. If you want to receive faxes via the fax modem open all the time the computer must stay on 24 hours a day.The card was inexpensive so I am not going to return it. Plus there is some value if I want to send a PDF as a fax and save printing it out and faxing it the conventional way.This problem may be the extra processing that the computer must do to send the fax. I cut the down the scanner resolution to reduce the file size but it did not make much difference. The address book is nice with the system making it easy to pick out frequently used numbers easily but this does not make up for the slow speed.With Windows 7 the instructions clearly state to run the CD software first and then insert the modem/card in an available PCI slot.I have other Trendnet products like fast Ethernet switches that work very well.I think if you still need to send/receive many faxes stay with a good brand fax machine like Canon.
The front exterior of this unit is made by Toshiba but the insides are manufactured by LG Electronics, which makes Zenith products.I had to return mine within a week. The DVD player worked fine, and so did the VCR, except for the fact that the timer record function proved unreliable. Sometimes the machine would simply not record when it was supposed to; other times it would not turn off after it was finished recording.Also, the timer recording screen was very tedious to use.Amazon.com makes returns extremely easy, so I did not get stuck with a unit that I might have otherwise been forced to send to a service center and wait who knows how long to get repaired.
The construction on this was not so hot. The contacts between the charger and the unit failed to connect after a couple of weeks, making it super-difficult to charge the remote.More than that, though: this isn't a remote for use in a house with little kids. It's just too complicated to learn, especially if folks forget to use the shortcut butons.Luckily, the Tivo Series 3 obviated the need for the 880, since we didn't need to switch between SD and HD sources anymore.
Worked okay for about 3 months, and then started shutting itself down, with no warning, no beeping, nothing. Just shuts down. Starts right back up when you press the ON button, but will shut down again in a day, or in a week, or in two weeks, no rhyme or reason, just whenever it feels like it. Need an UPS for this UPS!!
I bought this in the US and tried it in the UK. It did not pick up any TV channels. Channel 4 (the name only) appeared on the screen once, then disappeared. I would not recommend it.
Never before have I had as much trouble operating the keys on a remote as I do with this one. When hitting a numeric key (0 - 9), you never really know if it's going to work or not. If you don't depress it firmly enough, nothing happens even though you feel a spongy key click. Press the key more firmly to try and compensate, and you're likely to get the number coming up twice. I can't recall ever throwing a remote across the room, but I've been sorely tempted with this one. It does managed to get all my components turned on at once, but the annoyance is hardly worth it. Logitech knows how to make buttons work properly. My Logitech mouse works great. Hard to understand why they couldn't design buttons that work properly for this remote.
After five months, my DVD player succumbed to the dreaded blinking red power light. I just got off the phone with Philips customer service. The woman was very nice, but that doesn't make up for the fact that to get a replacement unit I have to pay $40 plus shipping. Not much less than I paid for it initially.This product seemed like a great deal... and if you end up with one of the units that isn't defective, it *is* a great deal. But I've read too many reviews citing a product life of 6 months or less. Not worth the risk, if you ask me. Any price advantage evaporates very rapidly if you are buying a new unit several times a year. I'm going to pony up more cash for my next unit and read the Amazon reviews VERY carefully.
I noticed that this happened to a few others... After one car ride the cassette adapter broke--kept ejecting incessantly--utterly annoying. I'm sure it's a decent player if I could ever hear it. Definitely not worth your hassle.
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!
The 1st time I used it it got stuck on the lens and was impossible to get it off. I ended up dropping the camera and breaking the bottom plate of the camera. This was the most expensive filter I ever bought.
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.
We ordered the battery brand shown in the photo. We'd used this brand for our alarm system for the past 15 years. The company sent a different brand that I am not familiar with. They sent LS14250 which I am not familiar with. We have them as back up for when the alarm batteries go out and have not had a chance to use them yet. I will not buy from this particular supplier anymore as they substitute an unknown battery brand for the name brand. If anyone reads this....BEWARE.3.6 Volt Lithium Battery
So I put regular Duracell batteries in the headphones, charged it up, and they leaked all over my entertainment center, and gooped up the 'phones! I called the 800 number to ask what had happened, and the rudest person I've ever dealt with answered the phone, and berated me for not reading the instructions. I'm buying another pair, one that uses the kind of batteries I use in every other electronic in my house. Phooey on Advent!
Since a photo has not been posted yet (as of 3/18/02) I did some research on this model on the Panasonic website. This product does not have an LCD screen so if you are looking for a portable player with monitor, this is not for you.
I don't know what they do for quality control at this company. I bought this unit several years ago and left it in the box until such time as we had a power failure. I have a large fish tank that needs water to circulate, otherwise the fish will die. I keep a charged 12V battery in case the power goes out and when used with this type of inverter, it will power the pump for several days. Imagine my surprise when the time came to use it and it did not work. Luckily the power came on shortly afterward. Sad comment on this company though.
I liked it at first because it kept my mac very cool & quiet. But after a few months it started to get louder. It's too bad, because that's the only thing I don't like about it. It's very difficult to concentrate on schoolwork with the rattling of the noisy fans. I am thinking about writing the company & seeing what they say/do about it. Nice fan -- if it would just keep quiet, I'd give it 4 or 5 stars...
I bought 2 Brother printers in the last year for my office, a 5100c and 5200c multifunction respectively. Neither one of them made it more that 9 months before the dreaded Error 41 occured. These are not the only model printers from brother that experience this god awful problem. While, as an IT guy, I could never recommend an HP computer for anything other than a paper weight, I can easily say it would be a very good idea to purchace an HP printer over a Brother anything on any given day of the week. Avoid these products like the plague, unless you enjoy wasting money on flawed product that will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. If i had the option, i would give this NO stars at all.
While the size and design are very innovative, the functionality is non-existant. The waste of money will not play ANY LEGALLY OWNED music downloads. I tried several different file types, but the only files that will work are some old MP3s that I had before Napster was declared illegal. This thing is a joke and the info on their website is not helpful. They do not answer the phone or answer email. I have been RIPPED OFF!!!
Why would anyone pay $1000 or more for an obsolete, discontinued camera such as the D50? Seems like that money would be better spent on a D5100 or D7000.
I ordered this 512MB video card and received a 256MB version of the card. I sent it back immediately for a replacement; one month later I get ANOTHER 256MB version of this card.Be wary - there may be a bug or wrong number in their system somewhere.
Disappointing to receive an item that does not look like the image. The case doesn't have a handle (which was the main reason I ordered it) and the rubbery smell makes you wonder what kind of toxic waste was recycled in the manufacturing process.
Please do not buy this cable if you own a high def sony tv because all you will get is a blank screen. Very poor cable for high def needs.
The included instruction sheet lists the charging time for these 2,500mah NiMH batteries at *18-20 HOURS*. The charger doesn't even have a voltage shut-off, so it keeps "charging" them even after they're fully charged. So, you don't know when they're fully-charged, just wait 18-20 hours. Of course, continually overcharging NiMH cells will shorten their operational life span (unlike Li-Ion or NiCad).I also have to note that the cells are too wide. I tried to put them in my XBOX 360 controller, and they would barely even fit. I had to push so hard to get them in that the plastic coating is scratched. I've never experienced this problem with batteries before. I measured the diameter of a Duracell AA cell at 14.0mm, while the diameter of these cells is 14.3mm.Between the oversized batteries, the outrageous charging time, and a charger that doesn't indicate completion, don't buy these. They suck.
I happened to purchase this unit in late Sept 2004 and found the unit to have electronic switch defect (the LCD would not switch off with the remote controller and regular screen display would disappear and change into a rotating color screens of red, blue and green.I got a replacement unit (from the US distributor; so called reboxed unit, said to be a new unit but with a broken box) which had the same electronic defect.Then I was told this model had been discontinued (probably because of the electronic defect) and one month later, I was forced to take a cheaper LCD substitue N3000W which has display problem of its own. See my review on N3000W.If you plan to purchase this unit from any vendor, make sure you can return it for full refund. Do not send the unit to the US distributor in CA for replacement unit. You will not get any. The US distributor would not give you any refund.
Before I get into the details on how this thing stole my money, let me just say that I unplugged it, set it out by the dumpster for anyone desperate enough to take it, and reconnected my outdated, mediocre machine that this 'gem' was going to replace.Black ink smudges, the machine doesn't know what to do with photo paper, the scanner is a joke, the fax doesn't transmit well (many errors, all the time), and even the simplest copies aren't clear. There were CONSTANT printer connection problems, and while I'm not an IT professional, I can certainly run my home computers and printers/faxes/etc...I was so hopeful when I purchased it, and I didn't even have a 'honeymoon' period. It began acting up right away. Save yourself the grief, save yourself the money... buy another brand!
I had two of these VR-1 units and they worked great for my application.I bought a third VR-1 about a month ago and right out of the box it exhibited an annoying tick or pop each time it would compress the audio after a few seconds of silence to reset. I exchanged it for a replacement and it behaves exactly the same way. The only conclusion I can reach is that Audiovox must have changed the operation of the VR-1 for the worse.I can no longer recommend this formerly fine product. What a shame.
I was in love with this printer, not a great photo printer, but was good enough for my needs. Bought it in late december 2000 and just stopped working in march of 2002. Being that it was a brand new model paid $[money]. Fixing it now will cost about 2/3 of current price. Maybe I was unlucky, dont want anyone to have the same problem I did.
The price alone is a steal. So, I bought two. One for the laptop and one for the PS3. The one I used for the laptop stopped working after two uses. And now, the one attached to the PS3 is shot, keeps flipping off and on, losing the screen for fifteen or so seconds. Sometimes it corrects itself, sometimes it doesn't. I tried all for HDMI outputs and they all seem to end up the same way. I'm going to go, you know, more expensive, or something with a lifetime warranty.
This printer was very frustrating...until I figured out how to "beat the system". When I could not figure out why the color cartridges kept running out,(when we don't EVER print anything in color) I called Brother technical support to no avail. They pretty much told me that the color cartridges were (somehow) used in the spooling process, so they had to be full in order for any of the features to work properly. Then I had an idea. I didn't know if it would work, but I had nothing to loose. This is what I did: I took the cartridge that was supposedly "empty" out of the machine. I used a small flathead screwdriver and managed to get the black casing off. Then I filled up the bathroom sink with water. I filled the cartridge with water (I had to squeeze the cartridge and then put it under water a few times...until it was full)and put it back in the printer. To my surprise, it actually worked. I have done this 4 or 5 times total (over a year's time) and my printer is still working fine. I hope this info might help some of you that already have this printer. Good luck!
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.
The machine ejects DVD's during the middle of the operation. The door opens and will not close. I have had lots of problems with this player.
I bought this filter for my Panasonic Lumix LX-3 camera as part of a package deal that also included the Panasonic DMW-LW46 wide-angle conversion lens and associated DMW-LA4 adapter. It seemed like a good deal at the time. I should have read the multiple reviews that criticized the filter's unacceptable tendency to ruin photos with reflections. More to the point, it's completely useless to me. It only fits on the adapter tube, and the only time I would be using the adapter tube is when I'm using the wide-angle conversion lens mentioned above -- which is far too big for this filter.
This ZyXel Wireless adapter works perfectly fine when used as an adapter, but the features list also boasts that it can take your wired ethernet connection and create a wireless access point for you.If that's what you wanted and you're running Vista 64 Bit like me, sorry.But that won't be a reality. The software which was shipped with my adapter was out of date so I got more recent software dated as 4/13/2009 from the website. Upon opening up the "FAQ" however, it said,"At the time of writing this feature is not available on Windows Vista.Note: With WZC, you cannot use the G-202 as an access point."Don't waste your money like I did.
8 hours on phone with 3 different Logitech Harmony technical representatives2 pleasant, last one arrogant. No one coldCould never successfully program remote...only needed TV; Cable Box; BluRay DVD programmed, should not have been complicated. All new, current equipment.Writing so small, very difficult to read. Especially screen.Don't Buy
I threw these headphones out 2 days after I bought them. They are made to fit a person with a very large head, thus they don't sit snug on your ears. I tried to use them while jogging and they would slide down because they are not tight around your head and the raised cushion makes it worse. I have had other headphones like this that never had that problem while I exercised. See the raised cushion part on the speaker, the fabric easily rips and separates from the speaker casing, leaving you with raw plastic against your ear. Also, the black fabric on the center of the speaker is very thin and is glued to the plastic.These headphones are a complete waste of money. Look elsewhere for a better product.
This product is great while it works. The problem is that it did not work very long for me - less than 5 months. The little red LED's now fail to illuminate with the transmitter plugged in. Then, when I read the fine print, it says: 90-Day Warranty. I can't recall ever seeing any other consumer electronics product with less than a 1-year warranty. I then find that a local (hearing aid) dealer handles them. But, he says they don't handle the 2.3 Mhz version because there have been lots of problems with them. The 95 Mhz unit is problem free - and it carries a 1-Year warranty.
I purchased this hoping to get the music downloaded on my iphone to be played in my car. I guess I did not understand that you need to tune your fm radio to a station with minimal noise in order for it to work well. Unfortunately, there were few stations that I could tune to with minimal noise and when I play the music I just hear a lot of static.I definitely do not recommend this product.
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.
This camera is fine for simple outdoor photography, but anything overcast, in motion or requiring any variation of focus will yield a disappointing outcome. This camera is all but useless indoors--I certainly regret having taken it with me to Europe this summer, it was not worth its weight in luggage.
Well, at least the platter rotates and plays records...that's about it. Unless you are going to buy this for someone living in a dorm or for someone who does not have a huge record collection then this budget conscious 'table is suitable. Otherwise, skip it or you'll be sorry you didn't hold out for that pricier/audiophile turntable (Technics, Music Hall,Thorens, Denon, etc.). You will regret not getting that direct drive turntable with a high quality tonearm, smooth running and accurate speed motor, anti-skate adjuster dial, and counter weight balance for stylus pressure...you also have to have that nice pitch control for those records whose mastering speed might be a tad off...But for those on a tight budget and who don't really give a rip then knock yourself out...Just don't place this table near the speakers as vibrations will affect playback in an audible annoying manner (you see, there was a reason why dad's old Technics or Denon or Pioneer weighed like a tank). Since there is no weight adjustment for tonearm this player may not be able to track those less than perfect records that are slightly warped. Also,you need to have an anti-skating dial mechanism for the tonearm/cartridge. As a tonearm gets close to the center of a record during playback any cartrdige needle will tend to pull more towards the center of the record(pressing more against the left or inner stereo channel) than stay perfectly in the center of the groove---that's the reason you want anti-skating mechanism. Without it, the sound of the record, as the tonearm moves inward to the last few tracks, will have a sort of static-like distortion when it comes to high frequencies or fast musical passages both loud and complex.Basically, if you are looking for a second household turntable to use (since you already have the higher quality one) or for the young ones to use then the Audio Technica AT-PL50 is the way to go. Also, remember that this is a belt driven turntable so depending on how heavily it will be used better inquire about getting that extra belt just in case (as all belts on such a turntable will stretch within time, develop smooth slipping spots or become dry)...
I ordered this new from Amazon in March 2007. I used it probably about 3 hours per week, maximum. In November I was playing a DVD and the unit stopped playing mid-movie. I eventually got the unit to respond to the 'eject' button - and the tray opened out without the DVD. I took the unit apart to retrieve the DVD, and of course haven't played it since. It's due to go to the recycling center.While it WAS working, all the functions seemed fine. However a big big negative is that there is no eject button on the remote.
The remote worked out of the box but not long enough for me to set it up. Logitech is replacing the remote but it will take 10 to 14 days. We'll see what happens with the new one.
My GPX portable DVD player stayed in its box until the day before a family trip. Once out of the box, the player worked for 2 hours and then the screened died. When I got around to calling, I was first told it must have been me dropping it (I think I would remember that and I would think there would be some kind of mark from an impact hard enough to kill a screen on a PORTABLE device). Then, they said they could help if it was in warranty. I had called a little later than I expected and they said that although I called 84 days from when I received the unit, I was 92 days out from when I ordered it - so sorry, we cannot help you. The funny thing - they couldn't care less that the product failed within 2 hours!!!! I would NOT recommend GPX products.
Bad bad bad. I'm not sure exactly what is wrong with these discs, whether it is flimsy material or an asymmetrical center but they are not reliable. I purchased a 50 spindle and from the first 28 used only one worked properly. This is an expensive waste. I suggest going with better quality discs at the outset. It will save on headache later.
This portable TV sounds great except they made a few mistakes in the design. They don't tell you that there is NO ANTENNEA nor that the TV will not work without an antennea! The portable DVD player is great. THE TV IS HORRIBLE. When we did get an antennea the tv worked but we went to numerous stores and the all the antenneas we found were big and bulky plus had to be hooked then unhooked when we wanted to put the unit away without an antennea sticking out to get broken. DON'T BUY THIS FOR THE TV! We ended up purchasing a different product that had the antennea built in. This one was a total waste of money.
it didn't work at all, I am able to see the image on my tv, but the sound does not work
First DVD recorder I have owned. Bought it for Christmas. Easy to install and set up. But, when I programmed it to record a future show and put it in stand-by mode (per Philips' instructions)the damn thing would come on at random times and stay on. I had it all of two weeks and called Philips. They said "it's not supposed to do that." I had to pay to ship it back to Arkansas for repair, where they kept it for two weeks and did NOT notify me when they were shipping it back. Got it back and guess what? They didn't do a damn thing to it! Still the same problem. Called Philips and asked why they didn't fix it. (Even the gal I talked to in their Phillipines call center knew why I sent it in for repair.) Even included a letter re-stating the malfunction. No matter. They didn't do a damn thing.Went up the chain of command with Philips but they wouldn't budge. They want me to send it BACK AGAIN so they can have another chance to fix it! I told the gal in Canada that I couldn't possibly be the only one with this problem and now that has been confirmed. It's going back to my home theater guy tomorrow and he can use it as a boat anchor. I'm getting a SONY and will NEVER buy a Philips product again!
Make sure you know what it is compatible with! It only works with certain linksys products and they do not tell you this. Could not get it to work with d-link or netgear products!
The only disk I was able to play was cleaning disk.All others froze.I checked firmware was the latest one.I checked troubleshooting section and findinteresting facts:1. Player likes only clean and ideal disks.2. It plays Divx only if it encoded as Home Theaterand used codec 5.x3. Does not play Divx from external USB HD.4. If disk froze plug player off and back onbecause there is no power button.On positive site I can note it was setwith region code 0.Anyway I requested RMA and do not recommend it.
I couldn't believe the other reviews but they were true. All I wanted was a simple device that allowed me to view TV shows from a single H T M I cable source (converter box) to two H D TVs in different rooms. The TVs need not be on at the same time. The &#34;splitter did not even allow me to have both TVs plugged into the splitter with the power to one of the TVs turned off. I am glad it did not cost much; a complete load of rubbish.
i purhased this item in 10/05 - my family and i used it on a trip to hawaii - it worked fine - we then again tried to use it in 04/06 - it did not work - audivox only has a 90 day warranty on it and wants to charge me a 94.00 flat fee to fix it - what a joke - the dvd player did not even last a year - i spent over 150 on it - dont purchase this please - it will not last
MAXTOR 6L300S0 300GB Seagate diag. software showed that basic drive test FAILED even though data "Seemed OK". JPEG Pictures were a little degraded but no other Windows complaints.Have had both Seagate and MAXTOR drives fail catastrophically and at the worst times. Actuator failures are common.Why do drives die so often and so soon?Backup, backup, backup or else.Don't know what is a truly reliable drive maker!Really looking for better drive quality than cheap.Always BACKUP BACKUP EVERY DAY. You never know. A 500gb drive and ext enclosure are less than $150.Failed Basic Drive Test within 1 year of use
In the past 10 years of using numerous types of computer software this one has to be the worst. Even after reading the entire manual and troubleshooting tips from the website, I have spent hours trying to do things that are very simple in other software - such as simply saving a map that you have put an hour or two into creating. It is a very complicated and frustrating process. I'm sure I will finally figure it out, but I'll have to take detailed notes to be able to do it again!
Good: it works easily, and the refund process worked wellBad: the sound is tinny, like a 1970s transistor radio. I would have expected a product of this quality to sell for $15, but maybe I'm out of touch.
I have an HP6835 Computer and I installed this great Modem on it but my motherboard could not except it and it keep giving me error messages. I think the card is OK but you have to will know what kind of motherboard you have.
ordered a Samsung HT-X40 and it played a DVD for 10 minutes over an HDmi cable to my Samsung 46 inch LCD then the video went BLANK.return the first unit and ordered a SECOND Samsung HT-X40 and it played a DVD for 5 minutes over an HDmi cable to my Samsung 46 inch LCD then the video went BLANK.returned the second unit for a refund.still looking for a reasonable priced DVD Home Theater System that WORKS.
I am unable to use it with the Norman flash, using the Canon 7D on board flash.It seemed to short circuit, cause when pulling it in or out it flashes.Unfortunenately I am not happy with the product since I have no use for it.It does not pay to send it back because of tax and mail costs.The product does seem well made, I had one years ago, I think it was agrean model from the same company, it worked perfectly..
I can't speak form how the item works because I never did have a chance to evaluate it. philips sent my order broken in two areas. Missing parts in the battery compartment, and the USB connector to program the unit was broken off of the printed circuit board ( and they told me it had the latest update. How I don't know). My biggest complaint is with their customer service. If companies strived for the worst customer service possible, philips could write books and give seminars in how to achive this feat. This is without a doubt the worst customer service I have had the misfortune of dealing with. The quick summary of my ranting; After three days of calls (hours on the phone getting bounced around) and emails concerning an item that was delivered unusable, I had to resort to filing a dispute with my credit card company to recover the money I spent on the item. The only thing this company was quick to do was take my money. If you order from them pray the unit works or you are in for countless hours of frustration.
My wife purchased this camera at the Visitor's Center Gift Shop in Philidelphia. It came with a cable for PC interfacing but no instructions. Our PCs see the camera as an "Unknown USB 1.1" device but that's it. Searching Internet found no device driver or product support. Consulting with the retailer was less than helpful ("We sell lots of these and no one else has complained."). Don't buy one!
In my eagerness to get Double Layer blank media I made the mistake of ordering this product. There is only 1 double layer disk out of 10. Since DVD+R media goes for about $1 per disk that means the double layer disk costs $21. Not very practical. I should have looked at the picture on the box more closely. The product detail description needs to be changed from &quot;8.5GB on single-sided disc&quot; to &quot;8.5GB on only one out of ten single-sided discs&quot; to be more clear.
I got this thinking that the cartridge would work in HP PSC 1315 as it states but after MULTIPLE tries and removing and putting back in kept coming up with an error.
Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks ProPlease do not buy this product, its an utter useless product ,it only works for prior versions of windows 7 only like XP & Vista.
I've had to return this card TWICE to the manufacturer for a replacement. Due to some unknown cause, after submitting the card to different MILD climates the card ceases to function and even freezes my Canon camera, as a result I've lost TWICE all my valuable photos.Viking says nothing, I suppose there embarassed.Arturo
Are you serious! Go to just about any computer store and by the 3 ft cable for ($) and spend the other 18 bucks (plus S&H) elseware. You won't get faster speeds, better compression, more chicks, or even laid with these or any other cables.
I wanted to use this splitter to display my ONE timewarner cable box on 2 samsung Led/lcd tvs. Only one TV on at a time, would get picture no problem but only got sound thru one tv unless 1 unplug and replug the cable. then it would work on that tv. Buy a higher quality splitter.
I ordered these speakers in January and I am still waiting!!!! I ve also ordered the Yamaha 5930 AV reciever which arrived promptly but it is practically dusting on the shelf. Amazon has extended my estimated delivery to Feb 23. I would not be surprised if they decide to extend it further.I ll let you guys know when I get them, so you ve a rough estimate of where might be in the queue
WARNING! If you use it to store your camera (what else are you supposed to do?), it will corrode the metal casing and leave you with black spots. These are permanent. These spots began developing after a few months on my Canon camera. They acknowledge this problem and will "fix" your camera, whatever that means. Apparently they will do something that will mess up the casing even more and make it a darker color. Also, Canon claims that they do not manufacture the leather case, and therefore are not liable for this defective merchandise. According to Amazon, it is made by Canon. I bought it, and it was a waste of money.
This is the worst DVD player! I had to power off and on to get it to read, then most times it would get stuck on the main menu. I give it one star for the USB connection that appeared to work, although I'm sure if I kept the player that would have malfuntioned soon.
I bought this product because I had a PC and Cable box I wanted to connect to my extra TV and this item was cheap. Unfortunately out of the box, this item did no live up to expectation.When I connect the cable box or PC to the TV, I lose audio and video every 3 to 5 minutes which is really frustrating when you're watching a movie. This lasts for about 10 seconds and it comes back on again.I've tried 4 other HDMI cables I use with my other TVs on this on this connection and they work perfectly.I guess you get what you pay for. No wonder it was so cheap.
The code I received has already been redeemed. There's no place on the order to contact the seller. Now starts the red tape to get my money back.
Took over a month to get and arrived defective. Tried contacting Lexar &quot;Live 24 hr Support&quot; no one answered... there are other choices that will work with much less hassle, suggest you pick something else.
Brought it and tried everything the instructional booklet says but still won't work. And the refund process is overly complicated since I don't even mail this back to Amazon's warehouse, I have to directly give this back to EEK. God knows how the hell will I get my refund back. One of biggest mistake of my online purchase.DO NOT, for your own sake, NO NOT but this!!
This wasn't the bargain I hoped it would be. For starters, it has four individual color print cartridges with the idea that you only have to change the color that has run out. The problem? My machine doesn't tell me when/if a cartridge is low or out. I have learned that when all of the print turns green and then a few jobs later the machine spits out blank pages that it may be time to change all of the cartridges!I've had EXCEPTIONALLY poor print quality since day one (which was left unresolved with a call to customer service help, although they were nice), and an EXCEPTIONAL number of paper jams (although they are more easily cleared than my old HP). The most frustrating aspect is that now neither my fax nor the PC fax feature is working. I am on Amazon right now to buy a new printer/all in one, and realized I should post a quick review to save someone else the trouble of buying this thing. I gave it two stars just because the price is so low. But if I knew then what I know now, I would have paid three times as much for a multi-function that functions!
I wish I read these before I bought one Amazon last year. It was in very very light use (maybe less than 20 uses!) in less than 10 months and now it's dead.This is ridiculous. A 90 day warranty on their crappy items and they give one year warranties on their overpriced ones.I will never buy anything from HP ever again.I am very disappointed with the quality of their entry-level items.From a big name like HP (well Compaq) and the millions of dollars their execs are getting....NO RECOMMENDATION. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
I am very frustrated with this keyboard. Some of the keys just quite working. It looks nice, but I would rather have it work. It does not have a numberic pad which is frstrating if you use ALT keys. I need to unplug the adaptor and replug it every time I startup my computer.Overall, I am sorry I bought it and even more so that I bought two of them.
Overall picture is grainy so I Can't recommend this camera. Also, it performed very poorly in low light conditions for me. Had to return it.
This cord is literally the worst purchase I have ever made in my whole life. We plugged it into the TV and within 10 minutes, suddenly the picture started getting fuzzy and the sound went out. We wiggled it around and it revived momentarily, only to die again 3 more times. We plugged in another HDMI cable to the tv and DVR and it worked instantly, so it was definitely a problem with this cord. I guess you really get what you pay for. Save yourself the time and hassle - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. The worst part is that we went through all the grief of hiding the wires and tucking everything away neatly before we found out it was broken. Now I will have to get a new cable and re-do this entire process. Oh, also, it's not even worth it to return it because they don't offer free returns, so you will probably pay as much or more in shipping. This product sucks so much it's not even worth the hassle of packing it back up, going to the post office and waiting for a return.
I have recieved this DVd and when I hooked it up the DVD tray was not opening.Called Phillips customer service and was very dissappointed with their service. Called Amazon they happily replaced my DVD.Excellent service from Amazon.But I would recommend people not to buy this DVD player.
I ended up having to return this product. It was suggested as an add on purchase for the pair of outdoor speakers that I bought, however when the speaker mounting kit came it only contained one mount. There are several mounting kits avaiable that contain two mounts, and cost about the same as the one mount advertised here. It did not seem cost effective to buy two of these kits to mount my speakers.
It works on my gateway computer but wont work on my dads brandnew Hp computer . And yes the tech support sucks . :( The whole reason we bought this was to use it on his computer to transfer mini d/v tape to dvd .
The Amazon page and even the actual packaging for this unit states that it has a 1.5 volt setting, but it does not. What a piece of junk - I bought it specifically for this setting and have now discovered that the functionality is missing.
I bought this modem over a month ago...it doesn't work, a completely dead modem. Once their technical department was convinced that it wasn't due to my error, they agreed to take it back. They RELUCTANTLY agreed to mail me a pre-postage package for return, but it has never arrived. This is a bad product, as well as bad customer service, plain and simple. Trust me, avoid it if you're not wanting to be out a modem, as well as the money.
These radios looked and sounded good but they were anything but one of mine flat out died in two months but of coarse that is out of warenty i agree with other people about the misleading tecnecal infromation and i would perswade all other buyers to try the &quot;Cobra&quot; brand. HINT: with all of these different kinds buy rechargable batterys also.
The volume is not loud enough and people have a hard time hearing on the other end even when you speak right into it. Spend more money on something that actually works.
I see that a few other users also had this failure issue after a few months. Very strange, worked great for a few months...I thought i had a winner after using several other products that failed. This one no longer works after a few months. Help! Can anyone recommend a notebook mouse that I can depend on?
I bought this about a year ago for $1500 including 2 years of warranty support.. This notebook looks good and is light weight but right from the start it occasionally used to hang and then suddenly some days back it started getting heated up.. I called up tech support and they gave me a shock saying my warranty doesn't cover it and it can not be repaired!!! Support sucked big time! Just to transfer my warranty information from sonystyle to sony it took about a week!My friends who have bought sony notebook also have faced some problem or the other and had warned me not to buy sony notebook but I was just carried away with the looks and features..I ended up buying a new lenovo notebook.. hopefully I won't get any problem with this one!I will not recommend this sony notebook and will tell you to stay away from it.. I would rate my previous dell laptop better than this sony notebook which is a junk for me now!
I have 8 of these units and purchased them because of their supposed ability to stack. However, the stacking feature doesn't work. Linksys tech support was of no use. After several weeks of talking to them and their parent company (Cisco) I gave up. I've had these for a couple of years now and there still isn't a firmware revision for them. Apparently Linksys doesn't care about their commercial customers.
This was a total waste of money, it never work , please do yourself a favor a stay away from Franklin EBM-900 eBookman.
This bag has a lot of room for just about anything you would want to carry in a backpack. The padded compartment is perfect for a 17" laptop. I have been using minefor two years now and the zippers on three of the most useful and obviously most used compartments have already failed. Considering the price of this bag, I amextremely disappointed in it.I would not recommend this bag unless you can get it for a price at which you don'tmind replacing it again in two years.
This camera does not have software for the Mac. Thus I must rate it at the bottom.
This is a very inexpensive mouse and I know why. Because you will spend a fortune on batteries. Also, mouse jumps to corners about once a minute, and is hard to control. A dud.
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.
Thought I was getting a good deal when I purchased this, however the cable was so awful, I was better off using the old cable from my DVR player, not an HDMI. BAD quality. Now I have to get a new one.
I bought this exact sharpener three years ago for my classroom and it lasted three years before a student decided to sharpen a pen in it. I automatically decided to get the same sharpener despite the less-than-stellar reviews I'd seen online, because I've had great luck with it. When I received the sharpener, I plugged it in and started to sharpen a pencil and immediately noticed a huge difference. The new sharpener takes 5 minutes (yes, I timed it!) to sharpen one pencil. This will NOT work in my classroom, so I'm currently attempting to get my money back and looking for a new sharpener to invest in. I guess all those naysayers were right on the money!
The first one I bought stopped working a couple weeks after I got it. They sent me a new one. I haven't used it much at all, unfortunately, so I can't comment too much on its playability. Last I checked, it worked fine. But the headphones that come with it are pure junk. I mean, seriously, they literally fell apart almost without even touching them. Weird, but true. The plastic that these headphones are made of must be the cheapest material known to man for it to have cracked in half and fallen apart the way that it did. Thus, I'd call this product a definite avoid.
Amazon's description says this cable is compatible with the Optio 450. Not true. The black plastic lug at the camera end prevents coupling.
This cable worked fine... while it worked. About a month of regular use, and I was having to shimmy the connectors in order to hear the music in stereo. Not long after that, the connection didn't work at all. I purchased a new, cheap, non-retractable cable, and it has been going strong since I replaced this one.
Our DIR-615 drops wireless connectivity constantly (several times daily). I was dropping every few minutes before I did a firmware upgrade. D-link's tech support was no help--they admitted that the DIR-615 Rev C had this problem out of the box and that they were working on it. But why are they selling a product that has a major known issue? This router is a very bad choice.
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!
This product looks great. Great shipping too. However, after trying my iPod Touch on the dock it would not charge or play music. The aux cable played the music just fine, so the speakers and device themselves work just fine. The item is just not compatible with certain iPods I suppose. Either that, or mine was defective in some way. I also used my buddy's iPod Touch to see if it was just my device, but to no avail. This simply would not work with my iPod Touch. It may be due to the version. I hope you can include this warning in the product description for future buyers so they are not discouraged once they get something that will not work with their device.
I had hoped to buy this wireless ethernet bridge so that I could place my Canon printer/copier in the garage, without having to use a long ethernet cable.My hopes were dashed, when the product arrived and I set it up. The printer would not be visible on my home network unless I rebooted the ethernet bridge and printer. It would stay visible for a minute or so. After that the ethernet bridge and printer required re-booting!Overall, it was a bad experience.
Please send other parts so I may review product/Kodak Easyshare G600 Printer Dock and this was not send in it's Kodak Company sealed box, it may have been used, parts were in this order that do not go with this Kodak G600 Printer Dock,like a TV/Video playback cable. Thank You from, L J Franklin
I got this as a x-mas gift and all I can say is that the previous reviewer must be an employee. It is simple enough to download songs and it comes with all the accesories needed. But it freezes on every song, so if I let a song play all the way through I have to take the battery out.I read the manual and thought this was due to the program I was using. I called the company and was on hold for one hour. When I got through the tech started reading the manual to me. He said either it was defective or I was using files that were protected (illegal download). Basically I think that this player might be ok as long as you are not using an online serice to fill it such as napster or rhapsody. But it is worthless if you are. Anyway I am going to try to unload this thing and spend a little bit more money and get something that works.
Purchase an AC-Power adapter (power supply) for laptop Satellite A45, product arrived on time, but during the 1st use it short circuited, burned and wire cables exploted. Laptop is OK, but the table in which I had the power supply got an electric burn.Tried to contact vendor but, you can only communicate via e-mail. Invoice of company does not have a physical address or any other method to communicate. Not good customer service structure.I will try to get money back or get a power supply that actually works.
I used for about 20 minutes and then it did not want to work anymore. Tried it on four different pcs.Too bad.Cheap is cheap!
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 item appears to have been out of production for years. It does not work in the xm I have XMp3i. If all I wanted was earphones I could have gotten them much cheaper.
I bought this item because my new PC dint have a DB25 game port, if you are running windows XP it will not recongcide the divice, so it will be worthless.
I bought this from Amazon, not thrilled with the sound quality but it was ok. Then, one day, it simply stopped working. It won't turn on. And Creative really provides no support at all, so when it stops working you might as well just throw it away. $116 wasted!
I can't seem to make these work & am frustrated. I suspect it's something I'm doing or not doing & will figure it out on a day when I'm more patient.
As some others have stated, my player also lasted about six months before it died. Felt like it may have overheated. Sigh. Pretty shoddy workmanship.As for those that had trouble setting the cable channels, it will find them AFTER you play a dvd (just start and then stop it is enough). If you try programming the channels first, all you will get will be mostly fuzzing, untuned channels. I found this out by trial and error. FYI.
I got this drive for Christmas, and it works great when hooked up to my desktop PC. But the whole point of a drive like this is supposed to be portability. Unfortunately, when I hook it up to my laptop (Dell Latitude D600) via USB, I get an error message saying there is a "Power Surge" on my USB port. Apparently this thing requires more power than my laptop can mete out.If you refer to the instructions, it says that if you have problems like this, you need to purchase an AC adapter. It's not included in the product. Now, check their website and you'll see they're charging $30 for the AC adapter, plus tax, plus a minimum of another $10 for shipping. This is highway robbery!I will probably not be buying any future products from Smartdisk.========================================Update: After 9 months, this product completely gave out on me. Unfortunately, it was a gift, so I have been unable to get a replacement, though it is still under warranty. I have since purchased a drive from LaCie that I am very satisfied with. Smartdisk should be ashamed for releasing this piece of junk to consumers.
The Shure name meant a lot to me and I had counted on good sound quality. Perhaps that is why these ear buds were such a disappointment. The sound seems flat (and I don't mean just the bass). When I tested them alongside some $12 earbuds, they did not stack up. I was looking for some clear separation of music and instruments and I did not find it with these. Perhaps for speech they will be OK, but that is not saying much for some $70 earphones. Likewise, getting them to stay in your ears is a chore, requiring fitting and refitting of the rubber cups. My advice: look elsewhere.
Well well what da ya know. I hate to do this because I love to give props when they're due and give 5 stars to everything I ever got from amazon because most of it works great. But this device here..This $#!T should be taken off amazon. I kid you not, no more than 5 weeks of owning this crap I encountered problems. You never know what kind of stunt its going to pull. It's a blessing if the computer recognizes it and you're actually able to transfer a file but more often, it makes the sound that windows makes when it recognizes that a new device has been inserted and within the same second it is "pulled out" and makes that sound that says a device has been removed. Other times it says USB device not recognized. This also happened to my sandisk 8gb but my 2gb sandisk worked fine for a year! I'm thinking its the bigger flash drives in general. HEAR MY CRY! DO NOT SUPPORT THESE PEOPLE!!!!
I promised myself I'd wait at least a year to post a review of this, in order to make sure that I'd given myself plenty of time to test it out. Well, it's been a year, and I have made a note to myself to never buy a Konka product again.When I put a disc into the player, 90-95% of the time the player pauses for about 20 seconds and then displays "Invalid Operation," and I have to turn it off (at the box, because although the remote will turn off the box, it will not let you turn it back on). I must then wait a few seconds and then turn it back on before it will read the disc.I've gotten used to that particular bug, but there's a worse one: if I have the bad timing to change my TV's volume or input selection (I have a ... Panasonic Tau TV set) while the disc is in transition, the image freezes, and the only way to get the disc to work again is by turning off the box as in the example above.The remote is as slow as the most negative reviewers here have indicated. If you are at all used to being able to brush your thumb quickly across a pad of remote buttons to direct your appliance accordingly, you must stop that with the Konka player. Each request you send via remote must be entered discretely, and you must wait (sometimes up to 5 seconds) for it to register before you can press another button on the remote.The only good news is that the image quality and sound reproduction are fine, at least to this non-a/v-expert. But I've had consistent difficulties with the actual player since the first hour I pulled it excitedly out of the box and hooked it up to my TV, to the point that I'm actively looking--after only one year of owning this--for a new, better brand of player.
Wont work at all. Picture is either snow or comes and goes with tons of lines and static. Other HDMI cable at home worked fine so it is this 25' cable.
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 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.
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.
Well, for the first few minutes the sound was great. Then the speakers completely died. No sound. NNNo power. Nothing.I am very frustrated as I just received this in the mail today.I have contacted Dbroth for a refund request so I will post an update on how that goes.
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 item was to short but it can still be use for something still pleased with it even though I am not using it at the moment.
I bought this item based on the fact this it works with my nuvi 350 NA, as it states it support nuvi 300 series, but it does not! The device start loading maps and then stops loading without any errors, and the map is not loaded.Garmin support was useless, they had no clue why it is not working..i then checked with my brother's Garmin which is newer, and the map works fine, so I knew the card is ok.Apparently it does not work with old devices as advertised.
The first few times I used this earphones, it was great. It is a little tricky getting them in just right (I had to switch to the smallest nubs; maybe it's easier for those with larger ears). Then while on a treadmill run, I felt a little snap in my ear. I didn't think anything of it. Sometimes the satellite reception isn't that great so I changed to another machine. I started running, and there it was again. There was no mistaking it, I was feeling little shocks in my ears. Well that was it for me. I definitely wanted these to work, so I was sad to have to return them. Maybe it was a bad pair, but I won't chance it.
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?
I just received this battery from amazon (4/20/04) and discovered that it is part of a Toshiba recall because the battery does not stay connected and data can be lost. I called Toshiba and they are sending a free replacement. They advised me not to use the battery. So I paid over $100 for a battery that I cannot use! I bought this battery from Amazon rather than eBay because I didn't want to receive a battery that is under this recall. If you received this battery and the serial number does not end in "A", you can call Toshiba at 1-800-949-7993 to get the battery replaced. This recall was made 7/03, so Amazon really dropped the ball. I'm very disappointed. (...)
Worst product I have ever bought - it has never worked - sent it back to Linksys 5 times - supposedly to get a new unit - none ever worked - I won't even try to sell it on ebay because it would ruin my reputation - I sent it back to the head of Linksys as a gift. I just wish he was forced to use it and waste as much time as I have with it.
Truly a poorly designed case:* no syncing in cradle with case* not all parts are leather; the essential part that holds the Palm in placeis made out of plastic-&gt; far too narrow, does not bend enough* once my Palm was in there, I could hardly get it out againI was not happy with this buy !
product has great features - and would be of great value for the price if I didn't experience major problems with camera and Canon tech center. At first, the camera worked great/great pictures. Over the course of a few weeks, picture quality continued to decline until it got to a point where picture quality was aweful. I thought perhaps I wasn't using it correctly...that I had dialed in wrong settings, etc. The Canon tech center refused to believe there was a camera problem. Finally found a person at Canon who fully agreed that Camera (specifically lens mechanism)was defective...but that Canon would "fix" camera and not replace it. ... I'll get another digital camera, possibly a Sony....but do not wish to give my business to Canon, except that I've invested money in flash card reader and other Canon-related accessories. ...
Just before the warranty expired on this unit the "lens side" of the camera started to make clicking noises after turning it on, then displayed the dreaded "System Error" message on the LCD. Covered under warranty so no problem there. Probably about 4 months after the repair (and only 100 or so pictures) the unit now does the exact same thing. Only this time the repair bill is $$$ with absolutely no information from Nikon ... on what is actually wrong with the camera and/or if this is likely to happen again.When working, the camera is mostly fine and the reviews here ... are generally fair and accurate. Based on ourexperience with Nikon ... the unit's poor reliability I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
Even though Samsung licenses the technology from Japanese vendors, they suffer 1) poor quality control, and 2) terrible ergonomic design decisions, and 3) extremely bad customer support -- don't expect to find anyone if you need support such as warranty fulfillment. A much higher-quality JVC or Sharp doesn't cost much more, and gives you years of trusty service. The image quality on this model is pretty poor, prompting a Korean reviewer to call it worse than many 8mm camcorders. I can't comment on audio, but I'd be really really surprised if a Samsung can have better audio than a Panasonic, which Digital Video magazine gave a very positive review of.So go with the best and get a reliable Japanese brand.
Western 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.
Received quickly and in good condition, but after only a month, started getting printer cartridge errors. The black cartridge appeared to be leaking somewhat.
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
Barely could tell that the thing was transmitting at all...spend more get more...wasnt even worth returning
I really wish that I could give this Apple product 5 stars, write some words of praise, and be on my way, but unfortunately I would feel uncomfortable recommending this monitor.For two full years, this monitor was great. The resolution is generous, it is bright, and the fully digital ADC interface is perfect. Colors look good from a wide range of angles. The casing is smart and takes up little space, and it's easy to clean. The touch-sensitive power and brightness buttons are a nice touch that you expect from Apple.Unfortunately, after two years, the top half of my display suddenly went dim, which is extremely annoying. I wouldn't post a negative review here just because I got unlucky. I am posting here because hundreds of customers have seen their displays fail within the first two years. Just look at Apple's discussion boards to see for yourself. (I can't post URLs in reviews.) Apple has not acknowledged that this is a widespread problem, and repair costs exceed that of a new display. It is also unclear as to whether or not this problem has been fixed in newer models.
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.
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.
Levers don't work. They are just decorative. Blurry pictures. No focus even. You can't even FOCUS this hundred dollar plus toy. It's not even cute. It's not just plastic, but LOOKS plastic.
If I could rate this product a ZERO, I would. The subwoofer tube arrived in a new/unopened box, sealed from the factory. Upon installation, it worked good for approximately 15minutes. The speaker then blew and became distorted. Although the seller provided excellent customer support, I will NEVER order a PYLE product again. In this case, you truly get what you pay for!!
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 bought this product from Ebay. Although it seems very sturdy, the latch doesn't close securely and with the slightest bump the case thing pops open. I'm sure that if dropped, the case would offer absolutely no protection. I have a hairband tied around the case until I find a better one.
I was really disappointed by the performance of these headphones. The amount of static it transmits is unbelievable. Even when I'm just two feet away from the transmitter, I can hear noise and it doesn't even stay constant, it fluctuates which makes it impossible for you to mentally "tune out" the noise.Perhaps it's because of all the electronic noise and appliances in my area, but that's no excuse for bad reception at a distance of 2 feet. I wasn't expecting audiophile quality sound, but for $150 I definitely at least expect clear transmission within a six feet radius!Also, whoever thought of putting the controls on the rear was obviously no genius. It's impossible to lie down while wearing these headphones without messing up the volume and balance.Bottomline - Not worth the money - good features, bad implementation. Horrible reception unless you live in an extremely uncongested area!
I purchased 2 of these cameras to use in a water park, not one picture came out! My friend had the same issue. I suggest only get these if you are in the carribian with the sun blasting otherwise you are wasting your money and will be dissipointed because your family vacation photos wont come out.
I purchased this Netgear print server based on my experience with their enterprise line (big mistake). The Netgear print server was easily setup and configured with the printer (OkiData 6100 Laser Printer), and I configured the computers on my network to print via the print server. The problem arose when the computers would lose contact with the print server. The only way to get the thing back was to pull the power cord on the print server, wait a few seconds and then plug it back in. After the print server rebooted, it worked fine again. This happened once or more per day which is totally unacceptable to me. If something can't work for months (or more!) between failures/crashes, then I am not interested.Over-all a lesson learned: Only buy blue (enterprise tier) Netgear equipment.
This book was SO boring. I bought it upon its release because I loved The Secret History. I tried, I really did, to finish it and actually enjoy some of it, but I just couldn't do it! I am about halfway through and whenever I pick it up, I convince myself that, finally, something interesting is going to happen. No such luck. It just plods along, with no real end or plot in sight. I just wish I hadn't bought it when it was released because then I would have had the opportunity to read these reviews....Don't waste your time or money on this book.
I bought this to review the quality compared to much more expensive and name branded grids. You get what you pay for on this. Flimsy grids, cheap Velcro and easily rips.
I purchased this printer about 2 weeks ago. I have yet to print one page that I am completely satisfied with. After assembling and installing the printer, I began by printing a few test pages. The printer went through a few pages just fine, then made a loud grinding noise and displayed an error. I attempted to call Panasonic's tech support, only to discover they are open from 9-5 EST M-F; I had to wait until the following morning. They shipped me a new color print cartridge (they would not ship me a new printer, as their warranty claims). The new cartridge would not print Cyan color. They sent me a third cartridge that seemed to work, but on closer inspection there were horizontal lines across the paper. I printed several pages (as recommended by the manual) and am still seeing the lines. I am now down to about 50% of my color toners (at about $60 each), have wasted over a ream of paper, and still have a broken printer. I would not recommend this product to anybody.Followup:After a few faxes (the emails were returned as undeliverable) Panasonic shipped me new toner cartridges to replace the wasted toner. The 3rd color print cartridge they sent seems to be working fine, although it took over 200 pages before the lines disappeared. Although the printer works now, my initial problems have left me with a negative attitude toward this Panasonic product.
A lot of people like this frame, and I liked it too, at first. But after about a week it went blank and I could not restart or reset it. I was displaying about 3000 JPEGs using a 1 gig memory card. Before it quit for good it exhibited some flaky behavior -- I had to cycle through the different display modes before it would run the slide show. Maybe it doesn't like that many pictures...?Update: I am more convinced this frame chokes on too many pictures. I bought one for my mom, and set it up with fewer pictures. It worked fine, but as I added more pictures and reached around 900 total it locked up like mine had. I divided the pictures between two memory cards and everything was fine again.Based on my experience with other frames (see my review ofDigital Foci IMT-081 Image Moments Digital Photo Frame), I think this frame is as good as the technology gets, so I would give it another star (but Amazon won't let me). If you have few pictures I think it is a good choice. But it's disappointing that someone can't step up and get this product right.
I had a 4 port USB hub that I used with my MacBook Pro, but when I recently got a few new USB peripherals, I needed a 7 port hub. After purchasing this hub, I would not recommend it for anyone.The first issue is that I had difficulty plugging everything in because the USB ports are all placed on one side of the hub, and so closely together that anything other than the most basic USB cable won't allow the ports on either side to be used. For example, plugging in my SD card reader effectively took up 2 ports, and had to be placed on the end. In addition, the ports are vertical rather than horizontal, which means that my SD card reader caused the entire thing to be sloping sloppily. By comparison my old 4 port hub had horizontal ports, and each port was on a different side, so there was ample spacing.But all of that was minor compared to the real issue. I frequently take my MacBook Pro to a coffee shop to work. When I come home, I'm used to plugging my old hub into my MBP, and having all the devices immediately work. However, with this hub, no devices would work until they were individually unplugged from the hub, and then individually plugged back in. That meant that if I took my laptop to the coffee shop for an hour, when I came back I needed to unplug and replug the hub plus the 6 devices plugged into it.What a pain in the neck!I definitely would not recommend this hub.
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
According to the Canon site this camera bag is supposed to fit a Canon S5 IS and it doesn't. I had bought a small bag at Walmart and thankful I did. The quality of the product is just fine but will not fit the Canon S5 IS. So do not purchase it for that camera. As it was cheap I just gave it away.
What everyone else is saying about the ink cartridges is absolutely true. I have owned this printer for less than a month. I have printed probably about 10 - 15 color pages and 50-70 black pages on regular paper. The printer indicates that the black cartridge is empty! The black ink cartridge (T0691)costs ca. $17. This means the cost of printing (black) is about 30 cents/page! (It would be far cheaper to go to Kinko's...) I do not even want to think about how much color pages are costing--only after 10 -15 pages, all of my color ink cartridges are half empty. To make the matter worse, once the printer detects that one of the cartridges is empty, the printer does not function; Even though the last printed page looked perfectly normal and showed no signs of an empty cartridge. It simply becomes inoperative--until that supposedly-empty cartridge is replaced.I had essentially the same problem with my previous Epson printer from the same series. I am also vaguely aware that there is a lawsuit either pending or ongoing against Epson on this issue: some of their printers, people say, are designed to give false readings on the amount of ink left (e.g. the printer gives "empty" signal even when the cartridge is not yet empty). This printer was given to me free of charge, but I am seriously considering not buying any new cartridges and buy a new printer by another manufacturer.
This mouse fails to click responsively on Mac OS X.I am very happy with the look, feel and non-clicking features of this mouse. The mechanical engineering and industrial design folks at Logitech get top marks. Wheel and extra buttons behave exceptionally well. The software fails to register clicks, yes clicks, consistently.I've had 18 months of intermittent, delayed click response. At first I chalked it up to user error (mixed interface expectations) since I use Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X each day. Then I did what I should have done 17 months ago, I plugged in my wired mouse to do a side-by-side test.The wired mouse (Apple) registered every click immediately. This seems obvious, but then I did the exact same menu and button clicks and the MX620 failed to register left clicks consistently. Sometimes the delay was many seconds. The MX620 delay grades on even the most patient, low productivity moments (email, web browsing). When you are in a hurry it leads to errors. It will register the click on a menu item or button you did not intend it to.NOTE: I have two MX620's. I loved the shape and wheel so I have one at work as well. It is an issue with both.This mouse cannot do the basic function you'd expect: Click when you click. Sometimes it does work responsively, but sometimes is pretty lame for a left click on a mouse.
D-Link DIR-615 4-Port 10/100 Mbps Wireless N Routerthe dlink dir-615 router is flakey if it's not often dropping connection it's failing to maintain proper link via wired connection and after hardware revision a1 the model with the black and silver face they removed the only real good option on this router the content filtering.send your router out rma and you get the newer revision which lacks this feature and gives off an annoying voltage hum for those who can hear and are bothered by that (often techs) let-alone the poor transmit.we've come to expect most big companies to outsource there tech support to where we can barely understand the tech by there extremely thick accent and yes they have little if any knowledge of there product or networking all together..This is done well by D-link to our exploit.I dread testing this unit further..I will go back to my linksys wrt54g (linksys's most common model) and toss this d-link doorstop into the closet maybe someone has a firmware hack to make it useful (like dd-wrt)simply put a waste of money i got this from the crooks clearing out compusa so yea i can't return itlesson learned don't waste money on cruddy dlink routersthe best i've reviewed for the average joe or jane that you can get at any office max or what not is1.linksys (some of there n units kinda suck but my wrt54g g router is common and one of the better ones plus you can put dd-wrt on it making it extremely useful)2.netgear3.belkin (haven't tested enough of them though the ones I have are pretty good)I hear microsoft ones are ok but I wasn't to pleased with the only one I had.I'm not even gonna put dlink on the list.apple airports work with PCs too are are pretty good but pricey but for the hardware are worth it.
Since the early 80's, I've drooled at the sight of Harmon Kardon's products, wishing I had thousands to blow on their super high-end gear. Then I see I can buy their CD changer for under $200! It can't be bad because it's an HK, right? WRONG!!!Every problem stated in these reviews happened to me within the first few minutes: horrible grinding sounds and clicks you haven't heard the likes of since you rode your Schwinn in 3rd grade, not reading disks, buttons not responding, the tray jammed shut with your CD's trapped inside, looooooooong waits for it to start playing when it actually did.I thought I must have gotten a repackaged used one and thought my retailer was the bad guy. I almost asked for a replacement instead of a refund. But reading these reviews confirmns that HK is the bad guy.P.S. The sound (if you ignore the egg timer trapped in the unit) is fine but nothing to write home about.
There's no doubt that the MH-500s have received great praise... . However after experiencing them for myself, I'm now left with a large &quot;Huh?&quot; hanging over my head---a large &quot;Huh?&quot; which, unlike the MH-500s, fills the room with a clear, unmuffled sound.The subwoofer's output is, at all settings of the level control, muddy and &quot;boomy&quot;. Clearly Songistix is going for more volume level than any sense of audio fidelity---with a system designed for closs-range listening, ie multimedia speakers, this is a fatal flaw. Speakers like these aren't made to shake the whole house. Your desk and immediate surroundings, of course, but at least then you'll hear something more discernable than a rumble reminscent of a dying, bloated whale coming out of your sub.The satellites, a strange hybrid of a traditional cone speaker for the mid and a flat-panel for the highs, don't fare any better. The crossover point for the mids isn't correct---there's a sizable gap between the upper ranges of the sub and the bottom ranges of the mid. (This probably accounts the system's poor clarity on the lower end.) The upper crossover point into the high is too low. Male vocals often completely disappear, and lower female vocals seem unanturally thin. Acoustic guitars reproduce poorly. The highs themselves are almost nonexistant, overpowered by the muddy lower-end response.What sweetspot there is is absurdly small. One of the faults of flat panel speakers in general (even audiophile quality which these clearly are not) is the small sweetspot; to maximize what you're given extra is attention required when positioning the speakers and position yourself relative to the speakrs. The MH-500s are ridiculous. Shift your chair a foot in any direction from the spot---including vertically---and the &quot;sound quality&quot; deterioates. I feel like I'm shackled in one spot.Overall judgement: they might be good for a game of Quake, but anything else is better served by higher quality speakers. Medeski Martin &amp; Wood, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Olivia Tremor Control, Bright Eyes, Nick Drake, Phil Pritchett, etc. simply fall apart on these speakers.I feel dirty for listening to good music on such poor speakers. ... .
I bought this unit in the summer of '03 as a replacement for another Brother machine that seemed to be failing. By the time I received the MFC-5200, the other machine was OK again so I'm only now installing the new one -- or trying to. So far it has crashed my Windows XP Pro operating system twice. After the first crash, I went to the Brothers web site, looked around a bit, and found that this crashing problem was a known issue -- so much so that they have a download on-site to UNINSTALL the drivers that the installation CD automatically installed. (And BTW, according to their web site, this issue was KNOWN in January '03, 6 months before I bought mine -- yet there was NOTHING in the package to let me know that if I used the installation CD in the package, it would crash my system.) Anyway, I downloaded the patch to uninstall the drivers, then went back to Brother's web site to download the correct XP driver. What the instructions told me was supposed to happen, didn't happen (and yes, I followed their instructions to the letter). Instead, it crashed my system again. I have completely erased the Brother files off my computer and have disconnected the unit pending a phone call to Brother tomorrow -- so right now I have a relatively expensive stand-alone color copier, since I can't use the printer or scanner or faxing options. I can't really say how the product will work since the *&amp;^@($ thing keeps crashing my computer. I'll update this review if the Brother techs can get the thing started.
I will never buy nothing from this seller again. the digital camara i bought in 2007 only last me 3 months, and took a good care of it. it a very cheap digital camara. dont waste your money buying this garbage camera.so dissapointed.
The consensus on reviews here, it seems does not lie. The adapter could not successfully connect to our office network (we have dozens of devices that connect just fine). After an hour of troubleshooting with a Belkin tech they agreed that it was defective but had the gall to try to charge me to ship the defective product back to them. A very unpleasant experience with the device and Belkin in general.
This is a very noisy machine when a disc is playing. The racket ruins the experience of using this otherwise remarkable unit. My six year old persuaded me to keep it for him because &quot;I like the noise it makes, Daddy.&quot;
It took 1 month to receive this product and it held up my connecting my DVD player. NOT happy with that service. Unwilling to rate product any better than average because I didn't receive it in time to use it before comment was requested.
I love the low price of this hdmi cable. I saw mostly wonderful reviews of this hdmi cable and I wanted to jump on the bandwagon. When this hdmi cable came, I was excited. I plugged it to my xbox 360 and to myTCL L32HDF11TA 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty, Black. I already had the update for my tv in order to not have problems with hdmi connections. I connected it to my 360 and my tv, turned the 360 on, and no picture! If a picture shows up, it's on the right side of the TV and the picture looks scribbled. Then, the screen would blank. I feel ripped off and I wish this cable would work.
Ok, so I purchased this item about a year and a half ago and I absolutely loved it! It was a good space saver having two units in one, and fit nicely under my tv in my dorm room. However, a few weeks ago i was watching an almost brand-new dvd and suddenly, the dvd part started this loud clicking, the screen froze, and the unit completely shut itself off....and following that was a long, frustrating period of time where I was trying to get the dvd door open to retrieve my dvd...I ended up just prying it open with a screw driver. I did wait however, for the thing to suddenly turn back on....I waited a whole week but it remained frozen. Then the machine suffered the wrath of the screwdriver.To conclude, I am very disappointed in this product because I believed that in combination with my flatscreen toshiba tv, it was amazing. I loved the picture and the quality of both units' playbacks...it even made my old vhs tapes look better than ever. I'm just sorry to say that I had to let it go. Now that I'm in the market for another dvd player (no more combos, thanks.) I am confident that I WILL NOT buy this product again, nor do I recommend it to anyone else. Read the other reviews too because mine seemed to be a common problem.Hope this helps.
I bought one of these for my wife for Christmas (07 - this is a delayed review.) We liked it very much, so she bought me one for our anniversary a couple of months later.Then the first one began freezing up. After cycling the power, it will restart. Freezes at 4 or 5 different places. Note that it ran for three months before freezing, so it is unlikely due to format issues, file names, etc as others have mentioned, though I have tried some of the tips anyhow. Useless.Then the other frame went. Started with a redish color in the lower left corner and went downhill from there. Now, sometimes it doesn't work at all, sometimes it is all red. Sometimes it runs okay for a short while and then dies.These are not inexpensive products! It is outrageous that a brand like Westinghouse would put out products this unreliable.
The cartridege was disapointing,,it come out marked and lined..can't seem to get clean copies..probably worse than the old one we replaced.
Beware when the rollers melt in this printer, get prepared to buy a new one because it can't be fixed unless by Hewlett Packard. The problem with these printers as I said before is that this product has a defect. My 540 HP printer still works after 11 years. In that printer, I have used paper that is 20 years old, stapled, and used before without any problem. If it jams, I can always pull it out without permanently damaging this printer. Unlike the 1300n, I have seen melted rollers and it is very difficult to repair without spending more money on it than I have too. But my workplace has only these printers and they are the biggest waste of money unless your employers want you not to use less paper and print less. So think about and a laser jet cartridge costs about $150.00 too. I'll stick with the inkjet like my 540.
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.
I have used this phone in the past and this is my third. This last phone has had complications with reception and battery power. What used to be a good thing has just slipped in quality. Sad because it's a good size and fit for my home, but when things go wrong, it's time to move on.
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.
This product is terrible! The picture quality is bad and combining the web cam with a mic doesn't work: I got high-pitched noises in the background that were so loud and disturbing that I had to terminate the conversation with my friend. I contacted the company that makes it and they have been really slow in responding to me. I still haven't secured a refund. Do yourselves a favor, spend a few more dollars and buy a better product.
Died on me, and I barely use it- maybe turn it on once or twice a year.Off I go to the local computer repair shop for potential solutions.
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.
I bought this basically as a dust protector, so I didn't expect much. However, I was seriously upset to find that pictures are ruined by the filter because of distortions and lines.
This is the worst mouse I had. It is exxtremely jumpy. You can`t point anything in the screen, it feels like a Parkinson Mouse.It is also very slow, I`ve tried with the speed and nothing helps.This is not a good product so, don`t spend your money on it.
The telescope itself seems OK. However, the tripod and mounting are very unstable, such that the telescope shakes with the slightest touch, including putting eye to eyepiece or a slight breeze. This instability makes precision pointing and stable viewing nearly impossible; point sources like stars bounce around the field of view and extended sources like the moon jitter significantly.The red dot spotting scope takes quite a bit to align and seems to need repeated re-alignment. The lighted azimuth and elevation dials seem more gimicky than practical.Got this as a company recognition award, so I'm not out any money, otherwise I would be quite unhappy. As it is, it makes a nice accent piece in the living room; as a telescope for stargazing, not so much.
This item served me well for about 1 year, then simply stopped working. It is not recognized by anything I plug it into, and the black around the cute little graphics band is not durable and rubbed off withing six months. Has been on my key-chain and not subjected to any unnatural wear and tear, water immersion, or anything of the sort. Save your money and buy something more durable!
sorry, but the threads stripped on these things months after i bought them. the umbrellas would not stay in place because of this. would never buy this product again. i never wrirte reviews, and i bought these things a while ago, but the poor craftsmanship made me decide to write. crummy product.
spend a couple of bucks more and you will be satisfied. The picture is not as crisp as with other HDMI I have used in the past with just a couple of dollars more of a difference.
I own one of these. Every day or two, it will flake out, requiring me to unplug it and plug it back in in order for the computer to recognize any connected devices. Furthermore, whenever I try to use my USB scanner, the scanning application crashes in mid-scan. None of this happens if I use my old Linksys 4-port hub. Guess this goes into my drawer of broken electronics. I'm buying a Linksys 7-port hub instead.
I liked the mouse overall, but the scroll function didn't work. Very little &quot;troubleshooting&quot; in the software, Microsoft online support basically told me to reinstall drivers, etc. Even though I performed initial installation correctly, I redid it, with no improvement. I'll be returning it for a mouse that works correctly - I like the scroll wheel function in a mouse, and am not willing to trade it in, in case a mechanical problem, since it'd be at risk to not work again..
it did not fit into my RCA TVRepeat did not fitNo fit of the bit: In my tvNo fit into tv
I purchased this with the main intention of mounting a Zoom H2 audio recorder on top of a Canon 7D SLR for doing video work. From the photos I assumed the construction would be metal, but it seems to be a plastic composite. It slides easily into the hotshoe on my Canon 7D, but even with screwing the adjusting knob all the way down, it slides right out. I will be returning this promptly, as I do not feel comfortable mounting my audio recorder with something that slides out if I even tilt my tripod back slightly. Again, I only tried it on Canon hotshoes.
This is a useless product .When I first used it gave out a white foamy liquid .I tried using 2-3 times after that but same thing happened ,thought selected a bad product so did not wish to return.
The wireless from the remote sensor the the head phonesis very week if you cover in any way the head phones loose signal I have the remote on the center consol in the 2nd roll seat so that the kids sitting in the 3rd roll seats and the kids sitting the 2nd row bucket seat in my lincoln navagator gets signal that only about 3 feet either way and the signal is very week is one of the kids puts there foot on the consol every one looses signal.Thats pretty sorry if you as me I don't recommend this product to anyone waist of money very disapointed
This set is used by adults. The speakers work fine, but the dock no longer works. Only worked for about 7 months. Not a good product.
I left a message and was told someone would call back in two hours. Nothing. Called again. This time I was told 3-4 hours. Nothing. Called again. Closed for the day.I found one article on this card in the knowledge base.
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.
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.
Hello He received the parcel, but instead of HDMI cable, you sent me useless to me USB for Iphone cable. Please correct your mistake.
... it only allows for cloning. The problem is in the terminology - "splitter" could be taken to mean "it splits one port into two ports with identical signals" or could also be taken to mean "it splits one port into two ports with separate signals".The listing should specify whether it allows for extending displays (takes the two sets of digital connections of one DVI port and splits them into two ports) or only allows for cloning (just taking one of the two digital connections in the DVI port and wiring that up to both of the ports). While this is the Windows terminology, and DVI is OS independent, it would save a whole lot of confusion and disappointment.
I purchased this product especially for my trip to New Zealand and Fiji. Product did NOT Work At All, very disappointed with this item. Had to borrow someone else adapter for my laptop and cell phone. Left the product in Fiji, didn't bother bringing it back, what a waste of money.
I bought this years ago, but I never could get it to fit on my ear. I'm not sure it would fit on anyone's ear. It is very poorly designed.
Unfortunately, I saw this on sale at Toys R Us and bought one without checking out reviews. I gave it to my son for Christmas and charged the unit for the whole day. The player worked fine for a couple short trips in the car, probably a total playing time of 1/2-1 hour. Today my wife told me it wasn't working anymore. When I plugged in the AC adapter, the red "charging" light came on and within 15 minutes, the green "full" indicator lit. When I turned the player on, the screen flashed briefly and immediately died. When the "full" light comes on, if I unplug the adapter and plug it back in, the "charging" light comes on again for a 10-15 minute period. This kind of tells me the (unreplaceable) battery pack is shot. It could be due to the car adapter since a couple reviewers mention car adapters not working. One item of interest; the Craig website does not even list any DVD players in their products list.
I did a lot of research on digital cameras prior to choosing this one based on price, quality, and accessories. Part of the reason why I chose the 2600 is for the rebate Fuji offered with it. I tried to buy the camera online several times from several different vendors since before Christmas. Each and every one of them were out of stock for this item. I even called and emailed Fuji about the 2600s lack of availability. Here I am ready to spend about $400 on this camera and accessories and no one will even call me back or reply mail me about it. The rebate was good until 1-31-02. A few days after the rebate expired, I am notified that this item is now in stock and for sale. I may be splitting hairs here or just plain frugal, but I cannot help but notice the timing. I was ready to buy this item ASAP for over a month but now will not do so because of what I percieve to be shady business practices. Perhaps if a rep. from Fuji lets me know that they will extend the rebate time due to this item's inavailability I will consider purchasing this product. As it stands, there is way to much good competition out there in the digital camera market for consumers to put up with this sort of thing. Get yourself a Sony, they're always in stock.
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 husband had to do some physical adjusting to the CANP40 mini battery charger before I could use it. He cut away one of the raised side as the NP-40 battery could not be used as it could not make connection to charge. Even with the side cut away, I need to secure the battery to the charger with an elastic band for it to work.
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.
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 can't believe I fell for buying these expensive as hell headphones, all of the positive reviewers must not have ever made a trip to Walmart to buy headphones with rubber fittings for like $15. These headphones suck for the following reasons:*Fit - what they do is force themselves against the upper portion of the ear which after a few minutes becomes extremely painful. The cord is longer on one side on purpose, BY A LOT so you have that wire hanging in your mouth/face the whole time due to the cord been coiled. I prefer to have cord hanging straight down and out of my face.*Sound - no base like you would get from headphones that fit into your ear, I did not realize how much it sounds better when the headphones go inside your ear instead of been outside.*Cost - you are paying only for the looks and packaging.Positives:I will keep the clipper that came with them, it is a very nice clipper and I will use it on my $10 set of headphones I been using at the gym. Too bad this clipper cost me $50.Lessons learned: never buy anything for 2x than what it should cost.
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 knew these were cheap price but they are really cheap quality. the sound is very tinny and over all quality is poor. I would not recommend
I love my Garmin Nuvi 760 and I travel often so I wanted a bag to hold the Garmin Nuvi, the friction mount (bean bag like mount), the wires and the suction mount. This bag could not even store the Nuvi without issue and the wires wouldn't fit either. Why Garmin does not offer a bundle package of carrying bag and case is beyond me. If you have a small unit, this bag may be ok for you to store your GPS only. If you have a 4.3 inch screen GPS and want to pack your wires and accessories up too, don't waste your money on this tiny bag!
I called Linksys to find a wireless print server that was Windows 7 compatible. This was the unit they recommended so I bought one. Installation is a little tedious but if you take your time it goes okay. It took about 30 minutes or so to get the print server itself installed and the software setup. After that you need to setup your printer. THAT'S when the setup program decides to tell you that it's not compatible with Windows 7. So I made another call to Linksys only to be told that yes... it's not compatible. I was told they were working on it. They have NO idea how long it'll be but if I want to wait... they'll email me when the new software is done. Wow... thanks... maybe not. The other option is a link they gave me to a 3rd party work-around solution. I wasn't going through all that so I just returned the unit. It's a shame that I and Amazon have to suffer for Linksys' lack of service. Maybe they should HIRE the guy that figured it out and FIRE the guys that are "working" on it. Obviously I was just extremely disappointed by the whole experience.
My old Epson printer gave up the ghost. Since I'm an author, I definitely need a printer.We purchased an Epson cx5400 printer on 3/2/04. My husband tried to install it for 8 hours, without success. On 3/3/04, he called Epson Technical Support,which by the way is toll number because Epson has no 800 number for technical support. He was on the line with a tech. support specialist for well over an hour and the installation problem was still unresolved.I called Epson back, told them the problem again and stated that I would never purchase another one of their products again.Today (3/4/04), we purchased a Canon i475d. It's a dream!Mrs. E. Haywood
Keyboard looks and works very good for home theater PC but not for long.First one failed within couple month. Just would not charge anymore flashing red. Got a replacement keyboard from Logitech. The process was very awkward since I had to ship keyboard or some part of it back to them first. Only then they would ship a replacement. The replacement keyboard failed with the same symptoms after a month. Now I sent it back and waiting for the third! one.Pros: Sexy, integrated touch pad.Cons: Unreliable, Overpriced.
I used this to extend the home wirless G network with so that the neighbour could use it.The unit took me a long time to get set up. I realised after purchase that this might be a problem when I read some the online posts.Essentially this is how I had to set it up.1 Went to linksys web page and downloaded the zip firmware file onto my laptop.2 Plugged in the expander next to my laptop.3 Went and changed my wireless properties to a static IP 192.168.1.239 Subnet 255.255.255.0This then allowed my to put in 192.168.1.240 (user blank and password admin) in my web browser and connect to the expander where I could install the new firmware.4 I then went over to the neigbours and used the disk to set up there laptop. Followed the install steps.5 The catch I found was that after using the install steps I then had to change the neigbours IP selection back to AUTO before they could connect. I found that the "expander" totally replicated the primary wirelss network so that it all looks like one network. Sneaky. It took me a bit to work out what was going on because I initially left the neigbours IP settings in manual (which is fine when intalling the firmware) but after using the setup disk you need to go back to automatic!Anyway we got there eventually, we dont have any security ont he wirless which is OK, I hate ti imagine how much longer it would have taken to sort that!AT the end of the day I got it to go but I woul dnot by this product again.
This is one lousy product. Unless mine was defective, which I doubt, this is not for the discriminating listener. It has a loud, disgusting hiss. Terrible sound, and horrendous mess of wires and speakers everywhere. I thought the volume of bulk would pay off on sound quality. I was wrong. Enough said.
I have had this adapter for less than 2 weeks and already it has become loose so that the output is now fuzzy.
3 months into ownership, the modem fails on our Toshiba P105. 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 Toshiba corporate in CA; they promise to phone back trying to find part faster than 1 month. They don't phone back (big surprise). So far I'm at over 4 hours of phone time with holds calling them. When I phone back, they still don't know about the part, 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'll only count the time from when I let them know about the failed part. They also claim that they stand behind their product. Does this sound like support? Purchase Toshiba at your peril.
Well, reading the other review, some loved it some hate it. But you should not have to go outside the normal setup included to get this think to work. I spent many hours trying to get this piece of crap to work, and talked with customer service morons. Basically, they need to revamp the setup software to work right.You sould also note that this product required strict use with linksys products. I think your time would be better spent getting better antanna's, which can be found here off amazone.com
In shop many times, takes long time to read disc sometimes won't read at all says " no disc" finally told me board was bad after warranty was up. Yamaha service sucks
I can hardly think of anything good to say about this product. I'll just list a few of the worst things:1) Buttons that stick - as in ALL of the buttons on the top of the unit. Even when they weren't getting stuck inside of their circular cutouts, I oftentimes had to repeatedly push them just to get them to work. Awful.2) Poor FM reception compared to the old radio it replaced in the exact same location3) A dial light that ALWAYS comes on when you power on, but NEVER shuts off when you power it off4) A weather warning that interrupts whatever you might be listening to, even for something as unimportant as "high ocean waves"5) Mediocre sound quality6) Not inexpensive, considering all the issues aboveUnbelieveably, CCrane would not allow me to exchange the unit for a higher price radio, even though I offered to pay whatever would be the difference in price. I am a happy owner of other CCrane products, but this one is a grossly over-praised POS.
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.
My neck hurts after listening to these for a while.Also the volume control is funky. Every time you start it, the volume starts out at a deafening level.Sound quality is so-soOverall I regret buying these.
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.
Dear Valued Linksys Customer,Thank you for contacting Linksys Technical Support.I regret to tell you but the WRE54G is not designed to work with BEFW11S4 or WAP11. The WRE54G will work with the following Linksys devices: WRT54GS, WAP54G and WRT54GIf you have further questions, please contact us at (800) 326-7114 or send us an email at support@linksys.com so that we may further assist you. Please use this phone number given as reference for future support calls.Sincerely,Carmela SyLinksys - A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.Product Support Specialist800-326-7114support@linksys.com
This card may be fine for just watching TV on your PC, but for video capturing, the quality is horrible. You cannot capture above 240 pixels height-wise, and this severely limits the card in my opinion. I was expecting 480x480 capture ability (Which is present in their much much older product, the ATi All-In-Wonder.. over 4 years old!), but did not find any. Add on to that the fact that the MPEG1/MPEG2 encoding is done through software (not hardware), and horribly at that.. the card just isn't worth the price tag.Perhaps the only good part about this product was that the install went smoothly. Well, kind of. The package doesn't contain software for Windows 2000. You have to go to ATi's website and download beta software/drivers. It takes about 3 reboots to get the card installed completely in Windows 2000. No biggie.If you want a decent capture card, either get an ATi All-In-Wonder Radeon, or wait for nVidia's new &quot;Personal Cinema&quot; to come out (supports everything the AIW does, plus it has a remote, and you can view both TV/VGA at the same time!) I think I'll just save up my money and get a Sony DV &lt;-&gt; Analog converter box. Now that's quality.
Drops connection all the time. And this is a known bug .... sigh.
I bought the mini Ipod in the Dubai Duty Free and am resident of India. The product has been a nightmare to use - Copying songs from my windows XP pc has resulted in requests getting timed out all the time. Especially for big files. And it gives a firm ware error all the time. Also service for Ipods is bad with the service centre staff being slow to respond and completely apathetic. Also I found that the problem with Windows XP is endemic and they suggested I move to a Mac. Also the service centre told me that the money back guarantee does not work in India. Itunes does not work in India either.To make matters worse the speakers started squeaking after a couple of weeks of use. Please suggest how I can get my money back. Forget the time wasted trying to repair it!
away from this product. HP will not honor its warranty. If you want an iPod, get it from an Apple distributor.
Briefly put:1- The toggle switch was easily bumped, thus suddenly switching songs, etc... such as when carrying in pocket, or when running with it in the sport band. (I did not discover a way to lock these features when using)2- The battery life (it takes 1 AA battery and is not rechargeable) lasts about 2 hours before needing replacement.3- It does not remember where you were in a song, podcast, or playlist, so if you turn it off and come back, one searches to find where one was at.4- The forward search is very slow.5- The fm radio only pulls in the strongest stations in the area.After 28 days I returned it, just in time (30 days window to the store I bought it from).
Take it from me: this Sandisk Cruzer Micro flash drive is very slow and does not operate at USB 2.0 hi-speed as advertised.I tested this on four systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Mac OS X. I did the testing by copying 400MB of MP3 files. In theory, at USB 2.0 hi-speed's 480Mb/sec maximum speed (that's 50MB/sec), this should only take 8 seconds. But no USB 2.0 hi-speed device I know of operates at that max speed (someone should really bring a class action against Intel, Apple and the other designers of USB 2.0). OK, let's say on average we should get 10MB/sec, which is 10 times faster than the original USB 1.1. So my 400MB of MP3 files should take about 40 seconds, at least no more than a minute, right?Well, when I tested the 512MB Cruzer Micro on the four systems, the copying time took between six minutes (WinXP) to nearly 10 minutes (Mac OS X). Note this is not a test about which OS is better at supporting USB 2.0 hi-speed; in my experience WinXP, Win2k and Mac OS X all fully support USB 2.0 hi-speed equally well. My Win NT machine at work also has the appropriate service pack so it's also USB 2.0 hi-speed compliant. So the fault must lie with the Sandisk flash drive.(For comparison: I copied the same 400MB of MP3 files to my Seagate 160GB USB2 external drive and it took only 35 seconds. That came to over 11MB/sec, 10x faster than with this Sandisk Cruzer Micro.)It does seem that if you copy a large file, the Sandisk drive works faster; when I copied one 200MB AVI file, the speed was about 3MB/sec, faster than copying small files but still nowhere near USB 2.0 hi-speed's regular rate I've observed. Also, I discovered that when deleting a large number of small files, the Sandisk can take an awfully long time.So please take my warning seriously: this flash drive does not work nearly as advertised. You are getting speeds litter better than USB 1.1. Since I'm not the only one who's complained about this, this must be due to a serious design flaw, or just flat out false advertising by Sandisk.In terms of exterior design, the Cruzer Micro is very small, and it comes with both a tiny cap and a sleeve. The sleeve is way too loose and you can easily lose it. BTW, if you have a deeply recessed USB port (like one of the four on my Fujitsu laptop), you won't be able to plug this in -- in fact this was why I bought this, thinking it would fit into that USB port. Your USB port must have enough space at the opening to allow the plastic part of the flash drive to go in.I'll contact Sandisk's tech support regarding the serious speed issue, but given other people's similar negative experience, I think I'll probably end up returning this phony product.
I bought my DV-CP702 DVD Chnager about two years ago at suggestion of Best Buy salesman. Works well for DVD video but I have just tried to run a jpeg photo slide show and each picture is scanned line by line, Taking baout 30 seconds per picture. It's useless for jpeg slide shows that are claimed in the manual. A very inexpensive DVD player does a better job with this so I question quality control. I'll be very careful with my next Onkyo purchase.
First documentation leaves a LOT to the imagination. As in, there is almost no documentation. The box comes with a "quick start" guide and nothing else. It took a long time to figure out that, I in fact was doing everything right.Maybe the PS121 isn't compatible with my printer an HP Laserjet 3030, it is not listed under supported or un-suported printers. Don't know, but the PS121 would hang part way into the first page of every print job.The only way to figure out that it has hung is to either ping the device's IP address OR connect to the undocumented webserver that it runs.I also own a netgear rangeMax, which has awesome wi-fi coverage (as advertized) but the most aweful setup/install I've ever experienced. For instance you CANNOT setup the rangemax unless you are connected to the Internet. But I digress...
THE CABLE WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. NOW ALL I CAN SEE IS A BLACK SCREEN EVERYTIME I TRY TO MAKE IT WORK. WOULD NOT RECCOMEND IT.
Belkin does not offer a Vista driver for this product. Don't waste your money if you're running Vista!
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....
For some reason Cisco (Linksys) decided not to support WPA when this shipped this product. If you are using WPA of any kind on your wireless network, it will not work. I confirmed this with Linksys Tech. Support after purchasing the product. It only supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP as of yet. Even worse, the Auto configure one touch button only works if you have encryption turned off (no WEP at all). Which, of course, is a bad idea.Linksys hints that they'll support WPA via a firmware upgrade in the future.
I purchased a new Coolpix 8800 on March 16, 2005. I sent it in for service just two weeks later, on April 3rd. It has now been in the shop for more than 6 weeks. The main problems were severe focusing problems. A minor problem was that the cable to transfer pictures to the computer didn't fit securely to the camera and I needed three hands to hold the cable to the camera and manipulate the mouse at the same time.It has been six weeks, and I have yet to hear anything about the focusing problems, despite many e-mails of correspondence. The latest e-mail from the service department indicated they still hadn't checked on the focusing problems.As for the cable connection problem, Nikon Repair said the connection was bent and wanted $230 (almost 25% of the camera's cost) to fix it. I told Nikon Service during the first week they had it that I didn't want to repair the connection because it was more of a nuisance. The camera connection port is larger than either the cable end or the camera connection. The camera cable port is straight on the side of the camera, but the connection inside it angled. If the connection is out of alignment, inserting the cable end can bend it.The bent connection problem isn't the first with Nikon Coolpix cameras and probably won't be the last. Case in point, I am taking an Adobe Photoshop CS course at our local Vo-tech, and the Vo-tech Photography Instructer sits beside me. I lamented my Coolpix 8800 problems, and he told me he had similar problems with another Coolpix model. He was surprised that Nikon wanted $230 to repair my camera, because his camera also had an angled connection and he bent his. Nikon repaired his under warranty. He also had focusing problems with his Coolpix, even using a tripod, and he had to use work arounds to use it. His experiences convinced him to switch to Canon.As I stated in my original review, I encountered some of the focusing problems that other reviewers have discussed. The camera focus often hunts when there is only one item in the picture - such as a bird on water. When there are lots of things in the picture, like a bird in the middle of tree limbs, it gets worse. When using the telephoto to take pictures of moving birds and animals (my intended pastime), most of the pictures were completely out of focus. I felt lucky to get one decent picture out of ten. I was sold by the promise of VR, but it didn't help that I could tell.The Coolpix 8800's outdoor, non-telephoto pictures had a higher rate of success, but there were still some out of focus pictures. There have even been some out of focus pictures while using a flash. I have never experienced these problems on my more than two years old HP 850 digital camera.I feel I should have done more research before purchasing the Coolpix 8800, and I would advise others to do so, or maybe rent one like another reviewer suggested.If I could, I would reduce my rating to 1 star due to the long wait on Nikon Service. It has been more than six weeks, and I still don't know when the camera will be returned. It takes about 3 - 5 working days to get an answer to an e-mail, and I'm still waiting for a response as to when Nikon Repair thinks it might be able to start checking on the focusing problems.
You could see flashes of white lines on the TV randomly. If I touched the cable at the back it made the problem worse. I swapped ports on the TV with another cable and the problem followed this cable.I decided to buy a slightly longer cable for easier routing: SANOXY HDMI Cable 24k Gol (30 feet) found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KHCESS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1We'll see how that works out. I plugged in the new cable today and the problem's immediately and obviously solved.Lots of people have given the Link depot cable good reviews, and maybe I was just unlucky in this case, but the new cable is noticeably thicker. If it's the same gauge but with a thicker jacket (the new one says 24AWG, the Link Depot one doesn't state the gauge), that will hopefully help prevent more loose connections developing.
We purchased the D1708PK because we loved the fact that it was slim and that it included the case and the headphones, etc. Picture is clear and sound is ok unless you're using the headphones - then you can't hear anything. We had it on the highest number volume and we wound up turning it off in frustration. Called Amazon as soon as we returned from our trip and they very graciously gave us a $40 refund and advised us to contact Audiovox directly. Beware! Customer Service at Audiovox is the worst we ever experienced. We didn't even ask for our money back, all we wanted was to exchange it for another one of the same model and hope for the best. Well...because we didn't complain until after 90 days of purchase - they told us there was nothing they could do and that we were "stuck" with the dvd player. When we told them that we would no longer use Audiovox products in the future, their response was a curt, "That's fine, have a nice day, goodbye." My advise is two-part. 1) Check everything out immediately. Because the volume worked ok, we assumed the headphones did also and never tried them. 2) Do NOT purchase products from Audiovox!
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.
despite claims, I've had trouble getting this to range anything over 200 yards, even on very bright and distinct targets. Overall, extremely disappointed.
The seller sold me a lemon camera; it stopped working after one use and when I brought it to a repair shop, I was told the aperture mechanism was broken and it would cost more than I paid for the camera to fix it. They told me that it does not break overnight, and I was sold a camera with a loose mechanism that broke after it entered my care. I also purchased a Nikon lens to go with it; I was sent a quantaray lens instead. It's a wonderful camera from what I was able to see but unfortunately I have not been able to use it at all.
This product does not work. I bought it to connecto to a wrt54gl. The wizard changed my network settings and failed to reverse the settings. Using manual setup seemed to work and link showed as active, but once it showed as active all connections to the AP dropped and would not reconnect.Linksys support was slightly worse than useless.Save you self some trouble and money, buy the WAP54G and install dd-wrt.this product is worse than a brick since you can't even use it as a doorstop.
I purchased this cable for use with my PS3. It functioned properly (i.e., output video and audio) for about 6 months. At that point, about four months ago, the cable would require increasing amounts of poking and prodding to successfully transmit data. So, in the beginning, if I tapped the connection point at the back of the PS3, it would work. Then, I had to wiggle the cable more until it would work. Finally, no amount of wiggling (or disconnecting/reconnecting, swapping cable connections) would work.I replaced the cable and things worked perfectly, which leads me to conclude that something in the cable simply failed after about 10 months of usage. Here, 'usage' means 'sitting still at all times connecting console and TV'. So, I'm not impressed by this particular cable, and will not purchase it again.That said, buying a $3 cable every ten months is a much better proposition than buying one Monster cable for hundreds of dollars.
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.
We bought two of these at once, one for my computer and one for my husband's. Like one of the other reviewers, like clock-work 2 weeks past warranty, they both would no longer print. Like the other reviewers I cleaned those heads over and over until they were sucking the cartridges dry, no luck. When I called EPSON, I have to give them credit, they immediately offered to replace them for free even though they were a couple of weeks out of warranty. I thought I DID something to them until I read everyone else's reviews!!! Epson must know they have a problem if they were so nice to replace them with 2 new printers so readily.The reason I gave the CX4600 2 stars, and would've give it more if not for the fact that it is now DEAD, is that it scanned great and made great copies, in color too, (although so/so on photo printing, but I didn't really buy it for that) while it was still alive. For that reason I will try the new model they are sending me, but if I start having print head issues again, I'll probably sell it and replace it with an H-P.
Aiwa's XP-SP920UAB3 Sports Cross-Trainer CD Player is a disappointment to say the least. When I purchased this cd player, it was $100.00 and at the time, I thought it was worth every penny. Around 3 months after I bought the cd player, it started making noises and not playing the cd that I put in there. A few weeks later I returned it for a brand new one with a warranty that I bought. The new one seemed to working well and sounded even better than the first one I had purchased. But to my dismay, not more than a month went by and this cd player went dead. And when I say dead, I mean literally dead. Nothing worked on the whole cd player.A warning to anyone who is thinking about purchasing this cd player, DON'T. It is an over priced piece of junk that breaks within months of purchase. I gave this product 1 out of 5 stars because for how much money you are paying, you should be getting a lot better quality of a product. Save up your money and buy something that is better crafted such as an i-pod.
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.
I currently have a WRT54G wireless 54G router and wanted to upgrade to the WRV54g for the VPN feature.The minute I plugged in the WRV54G I had problems. I have a WPC54G Wireless PC card, a WET54G Wireless Bridge, and a WMA11B Wireless media adapter (all Linksys products) that all work great with my WRT54G router. The only client I could get to work with the WRV54G was my wireless pc card. I never was able to figure out why. since every client had the exact same configuration when working with my WRT54G.I also had an issue with my FTP server. When an outside machine would connect, the router would lose internet access and then would have to be rebooted.I was never able to get the VPN working either. The directions are very confusing and there are too many variables that can cause an issue and it is very hard to troubleshoot.My recommendation is to stick to the WRT54G wireless router until Linksys gets some updated firmware to fix these problems.
I purchased this modem/router but had to return it because the modem did not work. I kept thinking I was setting it up wrong so I had to call an AT&T tech over to the house to help. He checked it and the modem was faulty.
This xmitter works as intended.It even xmits overtop of some local fm stations I have.My major issue is, it does not have an ON/Off switch.You have to plug in and out to stop xmitting.(turning off my car does not disengage the 12 adaptor)Doesn't sound like a big deal except I keep blowing fuses.No matter how carefully straight I pull the thing in and out, I blow a fuse about 50% of the time.I should have learned by now,you get what you pay for.I should have spent the xtra 10 bucks and got a different model.
this really sucks, i've ordered this about 4 hours ago and still haven't recieved it yet.what must i do to get my points, this doesn't make any sense.
I purchased this model about a year ago, and it comes with 5 years manufacturer warranty. Recently I found somehting wrong with this HD and contacted with WD customer service, after several emails back and forth, I downloaded WD diagnostics utility, and got the report "too many bad sectors".Then I was told by customer service that I need to ship the bad HD by myself and have it replaced. It is ridiculous, think about the market value of this HD around $60 to $80, but I need to pay another $20 to $30 to ship it. And who knows how long the HD will last again.I dealt with HP/Compaq warranty regarding the defective laptop before, they basically sent out a package with postage paid already and I don't need to pay anything. A much better way to handle warranty.
I bought these for my ipod Nano to work out with. The sound is tinny without any bass. Sony has a cheaper set of wraparound ear phones that are 1/4 the price of this piece of junk.
These speakers are big in size but short on performance. Except for the price tag, not much else excites one about them. They make a good surround sound system with the Sony 3 speaker set for surround sound, but for listening to music you are better off with a set of good bookshelf speakers with a decent sub. These speakers lack bass inspite of their size, and sound quality is poor at higher volumes
The ad clearly states it fits ALL Cobra microtalk frs radios. The packaging doesn't list compatible radio models. But it doesn't fit their FRS 220 model. So basically, I have one battery in the rear slot and I jury rigged the front slot to also take just the battery. So the adage is true - buyer beware!
I have another HDMI cable that I bought through Amazon from another company, that I use for my PS3. (I refused to pay $50 bucks for a cable that I could get online for a couple bucks.) It worked great and I occasionally plugged my macbook into my TV (upscaling worked fine) using the same cable to show pictures/slideshows/movies on the fly. Anyways, I got tired of unplugging my PS3 to do that so I decided to buy another cable to hang off the side.Bought and tried using this cable to play my macbook through my TV. Quality of connection was OBVIOUS. Upscaling didn't work and it felt like a 64 bit computer. It's definitely the cable because I compared the effects of switching cables one after the other and the cable worked fine.Major Bummer.
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 bought this router because I needed to upgrade to high-gain antennas in my house to get acceptable signal everywhere, and Internet reviews of the DIR-615 specifically mention that it has external antennas that I could swap out for high-gain ones. Unfortunately this is only true for older versions of the router -- D-Link killed this important feature without changing the part number, only making a tiny footnote on their product specifications page. So I will now have to pay return shipping and buy a router whose external antennas are ACTUALLY removable.
As a plug and play storage device, it wasn't very impressive. I used it for one day before the drive would not let me access the data anymore... displaying a write access protected message that I could not find the answer to on Centon's website or any information on the web. Sadly, I was really excited about this
this is the 2nd one i have owned. both have been defective. i only used this item 1 time. the 2nd time the screen was black. very unhappy!!!!
I've owned 9 or ten point and shut digital cameras including the best so fare the SONY F828 . So , I will say this without trying to tare down Nikon's reputation.In quality of photos it is very comparable to the best , but my gohss !!! what happened to quiet smooth auto zooming with this Nikon 8800 ? Terribly noisy and very slow.Next problem I had was almost immediate ; The micro-drive fits in very tight and the Flash card latch will not close properly and completely if I want it to use my micro drive with the Nikon 8800.It would also not transfer the photos and froze up my computer on the transfer attempt !!And I do own a very good computer, so it couldn't be my computer. And again I can only compare it to Sony F828 I own right now. In all ferness to Nikon ,they made great cameras in the past and they have a lot of other good ones out there today,So in final I would not recommend this one to some body woe wants a precision instrument, and a digital camera of this price range , should be just that !
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.
I bought this camera and flash did not work from the day one. Canon replaced and second camera's flash worked for few day. This camera has problem with flash.
I bought this product because it plays mp3 songs, it has FM radio, and can be used as digital voice recorder.Pros:- it is possible to record audio of the playing FM station- easy to move/select directories of songsCons:- When plugged into my computer (windows XP), it does not get recognized as an external USB drive. So, it is absolutely necessary to use the software that comes with the mp3 player- One of the ends of the USB cable does not seem to be standard connection. In case of misplacing it, there could be issues on finding a replacement cable
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.
My son gave me the money to buy him an 800 point code for his X-Box. He tried to enter it several times with no luck, so I entered it, and a message came up on the screen that it had already been completely used. We had just gotten it, so that could not be the case. He is very disappointed that he spent his hard earned money, and cannot enjoy what he bought for it..
it was not 25 feet like it said. it was only 20 feet but i didnt care because it was long enough for my purpose.
This cable is not capable of correctly transmitting 1080p signals. The output contains pixel errors and red lines. It is too cheap to return. Amazon should not carry this item, it is below Amazon's quality standards.
This modem causes nothing but problems with my iBook. I can log on to my ISP, but when I disconnect, the computer continues to show the status as "Disconnecting" forever. The only way to reconnect is to restart the machine. And, on restart, I get a kernel panic every time before the shutdown process properly completes. Bestdata's tech support suggested that I try other modem scripts on the installation CD. I tried all 4 without success.It's possible that the problem was specific to my Mac. If you decide to take a risk and try this product despite my experiences, make sure that you experiment with the product immediately. Amazon won't take it back after 30 days, and although Bestdata offers a warranty, they won't give you a cash refund if you have compatibility problems. I waited too long to try it and got stuck with a lemon.
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.
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 a notebook computer and wanted a small, portable mouse. I have never had so many problems with a mouse in my life!One huge annoyance, the cord is extremely stiff, so it constantly interferes with moving the mouse around. I'm always pushing against the cord. I've had the mouse for 3 months now, and the cord is still stiff and still bent like it was out of the box.Another huge annoyance...regardless of what kind of surface I try it on (multiple mouse pads, fake wood), the ball sticks about 30 minutes after I clean all the rollers off. And I have to clean the rollers at least twice a day. I never had to clean my Apple ADB mouse which I used in the exact same spot as this mouse. And my Apple mouse NEVER stuck like this one does.And finally, something about the driver or the sticky ball or whatever makes the cursor shake frequently for no apparent reason. This obviously interferes with screensavers and sleep.Overall, this mouse is awful. I'm pitching it today and getting a decent cordless optical mouse.
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!
This item does not necessarily work with the WRT54G ver 2 router. I needed to put this device 2 floors up from my WRT54G (which is in the basement) and it just would not pick up the signal properly. I called tech support and I caved in to pay them $29.95 for a one time "incident fix" after they convinced me that my firmware needed to be upgraded (which I could have done myself) and some "special settings" needed to be put in place (I wasn't sure about those, so that's why I paid them#. The first time I called tech support the linksys site was down so they could not download and install the firmware upgrade BUT they promised to call me back the next day. That didn't happen, so I called them back the next evening. They tried to tell me that because I was calling them a 2nd time that this was considered a new incident and I would have to pay another $29.95. After yelling at the poor Indian guy on the phone for a few minutes and explaining to him what the actual agreement for paying the $29.95 was, he proceeded to pick up where the first guy left off at no additional charge. He upgraded the firmware, changed a few settings and it still didn't work. The guy literally mid-sentence said that he would have to have his supervisor call me back to continue the troubleshooting and left me totally hanging!!! He said they would call me in 30 mins. 3 hours later still no call. I called them and basically told them that they were not capable of getting their Linksys Range Expander to work with their own Linksys Wireless Router and that I would not only be returning the range expander to Amazon, but also told them not to charge me anything for the tech support since they didn't meet their part of the agreement (i.e. solve the problem). After threatening to dispute the credit card charge, they gave me a customer service number to call so I could "request" that they not charge my card for the support. Good news is that they honored that request without any problems, but unfortunately I wasted a lot of time on the whole ordeal on what seems to be a very immature product. I'll just be pulling cable up to the 2nd floor to move the router up one floor which will probably solve the range problem between the 3 floors.
I was so exicted to imagine that I could easily gather Gutenberg classic books, for free, and then read them anywhere. The eBookman was the answer, I was certain, for a webby person who was in danger of forgetting how to read more than one paragraph on a single topic.Sadly, the eBookman does not live up to expectations. Simply put, it is poorly built, poorly designed and very poorly supported. My eBookamn lived about 3 months before various buttons crushed in and the navagation wheel fell off. Long before then, the eBookman found reasons to crash during simple opperations like... turning it on... or uploading a book. As has been mentioned over and over, the batteries will die within a few days of installation whether you use the unit or not. Franklin did little to support its customers even during the eBookman's primetime, and now I shudder to think what users do if they encounter problems.My eBookman was laid to rest after less than 6 months of ownership when it no longer functioned in any form and Franklin failed to offer any significant help or restitution.
Aren't there laws against false advertising? The Little Friend is touted as some kind of literary masterpiece/opus/mystery. What it really is is a protracted mood piece, a series of dense vignettes stuck randomly together. The author shows off her facility with words, lots and lots and lots of them. Okay, we're impressed. Great vocabulary. But does this chick know how to tell a story? Or did she accidentally leave the plot at the bank? A page turner this is not. A convoluted homage to Faulkner, Dickens, Stevenson and Harper Lee it most definitely is. But just because Miss Tartt can allude to her greater forbears does not mean this book justifies the cost, nor does it mean you will enjoy it. Big it is. Generous it is not.
I have misplaced my 3-in-1 Stealth from Platinum pen company and started using the iConcepts pen that I have got as a present. It was a nightmare. Black inc was not working right out of the box (I had to replace it), the pencil broke in about 5 days and the stylus part was sticking out of its place every second time, so I have to disassemble the pen to stick it in. In about 10 days of use the black and silver pain that covered the pen started peeling out making it looking awkward. I have struggled a month with it and just yesterday found my misplaced Stealth. What a difference! The iConcepts went to garbage same day. If you like multi-functional pens, avoid this one, use Stealth instead.
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 started having problems with this drive 6 months after I bought it.Sometimes it wouldn't be recognized by my PC at all.Then 1 year from purchase it died completely.Thankfully I'm using great backup software which saved all my important files. It's Time Machine for PC's.[...].I wouldn't stay well away from this drive at all costs and backup regularly whatever drive you are using!
If your speaker weighs more than a few pounds I would not recommend this speaker mount. It claims to be capable of holding a 10 pound speaker from the ceiling. I have an 8 pound speaker and this was the highest rated ceiling mount on Amazon.Does NOT work as advertised. I contacted Omnimount about the problem and they seemed shocked that it didn't work. They sent replacement parts and it still didn't work. I have since returned it.This mount is designed to hang your speaker from the ceiling by holding onto the back of the speaker. It definitely held the weight (only after I replaced their garbage anchors with heavy duty toggle bolts), but the speaker drooped over and pointed at the ground instead of straight forward as in the picture. You can tighten it to death (if you can fit your fingers in the 3 inches of room you have to work with) and all it will do is destroy itself as the metal gouges into the plastic.Overall, this product does not work as advertised or is faulty by design. It does not provide free range of motion as advertised, unless by 360 degrees of motion they meant 'whatever direction gravity takes it.' It does not hold even close to 10 pounds of speaker from the ceiling unless you replace their junky anchors or mount directly into a stud.Gravity > this product. $7 Wal-Mart mounts worked better than this.
I was researching this product, reading all the reviews here. I called Grandtec USA (the manufacturer) to discuss some concerns presented here. I spoke to Jason, who identified himself as the "lead tech". As soon as I mentioned my first concern, the report that the video pass-thru connector created problems with the monitor for some people, he started yelling "That's an absolute lie! What website is that? That's absolutely false! I'm not gonna stand for that!" I couldn't get a word in edgewise, so I hung up.I called back, the same guy answered, I asked to speak to someone other than him... he said he's the only one to talk to. I said I want to talk to someone who is willing to have a conversation. I said I want to be able to present my concerns and give him the opportunity to address them all. He said "I want to know what website that is!" I said I'd be happy to give him the website after I express my concerns. He said, "No! I want the website first!" So I said, "Nevermind! I'm NOT going to buy your product!" and I hung up.If their "lead tech" is so juvenile that he goes into a temper tantrum at the mere mention of a concern with his product, without giving a potential customer the opportunity to finish a sentence, it gives me great concerns about the integrity of this company. The fact that he's "the only one to talk to" also makes me wonder if this is a one-man operation, working out of some guy's apartment. At any rate, Jason's reaction guaranteed I won't buy any of their products.Oh, by the way, it's not a matter of losing one sale. As a business/technology consultant, I was researching this product for recommendation to a major university, so the potential business could have been dozens, if not hundreds of units. I'm sure Jason will win "Salesman of the Year" for this!My recommendation: DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT MADE BY GRANDTEC USA!!!
I am from the Philadelphia area and do not have a FM station without some interference. When using the best station I can find for use with the transmitter makes my ipod come in like a bad radio station.
I returned the product and received credit on my credit card. Product was incompatible with my system. I've had the same type of wireless speakers, with the same kind of controls, connected to the same system previously, but I could not get the Advent to work at all.
I wanted a wired headset for my cellphone. First I bought a Razorfish for $20 from the nearby BestBuy. Then I ordered this from Amazon.The Plantronics is much more comfortable to wear, but...the sound quality, for both speaking and listening, is much better on the Razorfish.
My son purchased on of these on 12/31/2001.On April 15th, 2002 it was dead. Simply dead, no power. Changed batteries and used the ac adaptor.It will cost more to repair it that he paid and Aiwa is unsympathetic.Steer clear of Aiwa.
Cable stopped working in only 24 hours! This is not acceptable! We waited for this cable for almost a week with our new PS3, this is heart-breaking and we don't know if our baby PS3 got damaged internally or not. DO NOT BUY!
Though it had great sound quality, the foam covering of the hard palstic speakers fell off after two uses, one cover being lost never to be seen again, the other falling off repeatedly, no matter how I reapplied it.
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!
I bought this six months ago and finally gave up on it. It would work fine with an old corded phone, but would never disconnect from the modem line (although it would ring to let me know someone was calling) when using three different cordless phones. All I would hear was the modem screeching then then call was disconnected (along with me from my internet connection!). Total frustration! I'm going to try a controller based US Robotics v.92 modem (which claims to do much the same thing, only with caller-id).
I bought two of these "compatible" cartridge, and it is not worth it.a. The 1st one is printable, but, very light. After about 1000 pages, I have to replace with a real HP one since the user are complain it too much.b. The 2nd one is bad. There are ghost/shift image. At first, I thought that my roller is bad, and exchange the cartridge with a different 4250, and the ghost/shift image also following with the swap. In addition, toner are leaking, and make the printer dirty (pages dirty). I threw away the 2nd one when I found out about the toner leak.I learned my lesson.
This extender does not work. I bought 2 of them and even after hours setting them up, the coverage area never changed.
I never not finish a book. In fact, I'm usually up all night trying to finish whatever I'm reading because I can't put it down. But ... I have to say, I have just under 100 pages left to read and I just can't do it anymore. Each night I struggle to read two pages before I fall asleep out of boredom and frustration. I am so disappointed. I loved the Secret History (read it in two evenings) and much looked forward to reading this new one. And now, I doubt that the balance of the book will save it, especially from the comments below.Final comments: First, I read Crime and Punishment with more fervor. Second, if anyone in the book does anything &quot;ostentatiously&quot; one more time, I'm going to have to scream.
For the very short period of time it worked, it was great. It began freezing up with software problems, and support is the helplessdesk. These poor people have been contracted by iRiver and abandoned. I really believed, even after many weeks of research, that I was getting a quality product. It is junk. Don't waste your money or your time.
this product is a waste of time.. Just get the phone company out and do a better job.. I made the mistake of this purchase.. Dont you.
Cannot get it to work. Had to go on a trip so by the time I got back return period was over. Have tried everything and cannot get it to function. To be fair, I am a luddite and it may be something simple I am missing, however I think it may not be for the novice or unteck savy.
Please know that if you purchase anything from Polycom you are supporting a company that continues to advertise with Rush Limbaugh even after many advertisers have pulled their ads due to his disgusting attacks on women.
A massive scale of LCD-1700 tv are being sent to repair shops due to the cheap technology and quality Polaroid is making. After manufacture warrantee 1 year, goes out then ur screwd.Buy name brand because its better quality and better tech support. Dont buy what walmart sells basically.Stick to Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Sony.
These are probably the worst headphones ever built. They are totally uncomfortable and oversized for a normal person (the one with a head diameter under 12 inches). I can't imagine who wears them at full size. Also, they worked fine for about 15 minutes. After that the left speaker literally "died" and never recovered, no sound at all. Please don't waste your money on this stuff!
The drive does not mount on Mac OS 10.4.9. It mounts sometimes on 10.4.8.I'm a big fan of LaCie, BUT NOT THIS DRIVE!!I'm going to try and return this Big Disk USB 2.0 for the Big Disk Triple Interface version.
I bought this to listen to my SansDisk Sansa MP3 play thorugh my car radio. The signal amplification so weak I have to turn the volume of both my car radio and the MP3 player to max to hear anything at all, and it's faint and fuzzy.In fairness, maybe the output of the MP3 player is faint, but it works fine through the headphones it came with.I have no choice but to return the unit.
I know I didn't pay much. but when you buy something. You expect it to work. Spend more money on a good one!
I guess I shouldn't be complaining about it since I got mine as a gift, but I figured I share my opinion so others won't make this mistake.First things firs when my set finally arrived and I opened the carrying case every single tool just fell out (non of them were strapped in place), after getting it all together I realized that two parts were missing (pen knife and Phillips screwdriver). Since It was a gift I can't really return it so I kept an incomplete set.After looking threw all the tools I realized that all of them were rather poorly made and very low quality (no offense but when I hold a tool in my hand I want it to feel like a tool not a plastic toy), not to mention that the whole thing looks like it's been used. I really had a nice laugh about a little flash lite that comes with it, it's so cheep it doesn't even have an On/Off button you have to loosen the top portion so that the battery doesn't touch the bulb to turn it off. The soldering iron burned out after first use, so I had to replace it right away.A couple of pieces were really unnecessary. The Cotton Swabs are good I guess if you get an itch in your ear while working. Same thing with the cleaning wipes, you can use them if you wonna take a lunch brake from work and wipe off your hands. The wire stripers I replaced right away, you actually need a screw driver to set it to different cable sizes (since it's almost impossible to set them to the right size you always end up cutting the wire or not being able to strip it).Finally the Vinyl Carrying Case is Big and Bulky (like one of them all in one encyclopedias), I really think they could of remove some of them unnecessary stuff and make the case more portable. Did I mention that the batteries were also missing?In conclusion if you're even thinking about buying this product GO TO THE STORE AND TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT IT, MAKE SURE ALL THE STUFF IS IN THERE. The picture above is way too small to see how it all looks like, so if you buy this online be ready to be disappointed.
Even though it had a lot of different sized plugs, the plug size still didn't fit my rca telephone. So it really didn't work.
Received my HDMI cord very quickly only to find out that it was completely defective. I know this because I tested other HDMI cords on the same device (PS3) and they worked swimmingly. So sick of cheap, Chinese made products, get your sh*t together Amazon.
Got the product quickly and anticipated good things. That was the good news. The bad news was that the product did not work. I guess it was a faulty replacement battery. Even worse, I tried to return the product but it was refused because of the "acid" which is a puzzle to me because they had no problem sending it to me. Very disappointed.
Got the battery. Lasted one charge. Does not recharge. Plastic cover peeled off and it won't fit in the camera.
I got this one and couldn't figure it out at all! The manual is not very helpful, I couldn't for the life of me understand how the heck you were supposed to get the music onto the player. I gave up, sent it back and got a Transcend which works like a dream and is E-Z to set up! If you do get this one, good luck getting it to work.
I was sent damaged and poorly packed goods. Denied an exchange or refund. And am now the proud owner of a $150 paperweight. Its completely appauling that this has happened.
I got the product on time, but the product did not work properly. I tried to contact the company who sells them, and they never got back with me. Poor product, poor service.
i own one of this first generation mp3 cd players back more than a year ago and it just can't complete with mp3 cd player these days...
Excellent scanner, very happy with image quality. No problems, except the Xerox software supplied with the scanner is quite [bad]. Takes many a click through to many pages to do what, for example, Cannon software can do on one page, really simply.. Would get 5 stars otherwise.
... I just opened the package and tried them on. They make my head feel like a giant zit that is going to pop. Seriously. The pressure is too much and I hope it relaxes a bit.Edit: A month or so down the road of daily use, they have indeed relaxed and are now comfortable.
Pictures taken with this camera on the first sunny days of spring produced very disspointing results:Pics were washed out and underexposed.Pics are not sharp enough.Additional issues:Pics enlarged to full size on computer reveal annoying color cast reminiscent of digital video camera frames tranfered to computer.Camera is very heavy.Camera takes 2 minutes to process a nigh shot(F priority mode)!!!!! As you wait for it to finish you cannot use the cam at all, all features are frozen.
This is a bad product that does not deserve the Sony name. I had my player a few months before the CD player started acting funny which then broke. It looks brand new as it basically is but is now worthless.
According to what I understood in the product description, I could plug this into an ethernet port and be able to run 2 separate ethernet cables and have them both work. It did not work. Perhaps I didn't understand the function of the splitter. Either way, it didn't work as a splitter.
No wonder the price of these things has dropped so much...they are crap. I sit here waiting for customer service and felt I should share. I am on my second try with this thing(they were helpful in letting me return it) and now have a disc stuck in it. While I hope that they will take it back cuz i like the way it functions, having to get 3 in one year is ridiculous...unless they give you a lifetime warranty...beware!
The range on this thing is horrible. Don't buy it. I cant go form one room in my house to the next. That is just ridiculous!
i used this hdmi cable to hook up my computer to my tv. it worked fine for a day, then started flickering... After that the cable just stopped working. i have tried on several different tvs but it doesnt work.
I thought it would be the perfect for the gym. Little did I know that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. The arm piece broke the second day, the reception on the radio was not very good and the head set did not fit properly. It's a great looking radio and very light in weight, but what good is it if it doesn't work. I often found times when a little tap would turn it on or off. Don't waste your money on this. PLEASE!
I purchased my SC-E120D16:9 electric drop-down screen 12/06, and after two years, the center has started to bow causing ripples in the screen. These really need to be supplied with a center support bracket.
There are two 4th generation iPods, generally referred to Color and not color. The corresponding batteries are BAT-4GC and BAT-4G? The other part is here:Sonnet Technologies BAT-4G Replacement iPod Battery (for 4th Generation i Pod)These are different parts and they are NOT compatible. Unfortunately, Amazon can't get it right and have now for the 4th time shipped me a BAT-4G when I ordered a BAT-4GC. Unless you like wasting time, don't bother ordering this.If you're feeling brave and want to order it anyhow, I didn't find it too hard to install (before I realized I had the wrong part). However, it is not for the meek. You have to use a provided took to pop the case open. You need to remove the hard drive (pretty easy). The interesting part is using a hair dryer to loosen the glue that holds the battery in place. You don't want to overhead the surrounding area. A head gun would work quickly, but you run the risk of desoldering components on the circuit board.Hopefully, Amazon will get it right sooner or later, because the product probably works.
If it's anything like the 450 model stay away. I bought a 450 and it started to eat tapes 1 week after the warranty expired. Nothing else to add. Another piece of electronic junk for the trash that doesn't give you your money's worth of service.I really have to start reading these reviews BEFORE I buy.
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?
The case has a plastic window over the GPS display. Unfortunately, it makes the GPS harder to read, especially if the light is not ideal. Also, the window is a little too small, and tends to cover the top of the screen. Since two of the main menus are at the top of the screen, this is a problem. Although I would like the protection provided by the case, I find I can't use it.
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.
I purchased the DVP642/37 player in January and lately I've been having some weird problems with it. Every so often, maybe after 10-20 hours of use, the player will show solid thin horizontal white lines on the screen (the quantity of lines varies). The movie still plays behind the lines and pausing will hold the lines in place. Hitting play again will continue the movie with the lines still there. Only pressing stop once and then play again will resume the movie normally. I thought it odd at first, especially with a new player, and blamed the disc. Then a second one did it. I went back in the movie and replayed the area I thought bad but it was okay and the problem didn't return for that movie, or the ones to follow. Then it occured again and I was annoyed. I never know which movie will bring the lines but I know they will appear at some point. It progressively gets worse.Lately something else has been happening too. With some movies, when clicking a menu item, the player will just shut off. I've seen it happen three times so far, different movies and I couldn't duplicate. This, of course, began after the 90 days ran out. There is also sometimes a high pitch whine coming from the player as the disc decides to spin as fast as it can, like it's running away. The only way to correct it is to shut the player off and start again.So, I tried to run a cleaning CD/DVD and it takes several cycles of powering the unit off and then on in order for the cleaning CD/DVD to run (maybe to the tune of 20 times). I tried it again last night after the horizontal white lines appeared again and the cleaning CD/DVD would not run. The ironic part; the cleaning CD/DVD is a Philips products too. Needless to say, I am not impressed with this product. I've had other Philips products for years and have never had problems. I sent a similar post to this to Philips about a month ago and have not received a response.In the Philips documentation is states: "A small amount of distortion may appear occasionally. This is not a malfunction."My guess is that this is a standard feature with the product. So stay away from this player unless you can afford to waste the money and don't mind replacing it shortly after. I'll suffer with it until it either makes me mad enough or dies completely, then I'll go for a different brand. One that lasts longer than the warranty.
I bought a used Trip 500 at Goodwill to take to the Philippines and burn up 7 rolls of film I had lying around. Picture quality is not very good, Can't shut the flash off. Flash also seems to want to go off any time other than bright sun. I wouldn't recommend this model to anybody. Had some pretty blurry pictures even running 400 speed film. Oh well, I'm out of 35mm film and have a nice Nikon digital now...
I saw the other reviews saying it wouldn't fit, but I couldn't find a product on Amazon that was rated any high for my Focus so I gave this a shot. It doesn't fit. No DIN radio will ever fit with this unit. Even if you were to cut the hole big enough (which was my plan) the unit is not shaped properly to accept the cage that goes around every DIN radio. It looks to me as if this is made to cover a radio that is already install into some other bracket, but no such bracket exists.Just in case anyone missed it, IT DOESN"T FIT! IT WILL NEVER WORK FOR ANY DIN RADIO! NO NOT BUY!
They sent me a bad one. Does not work. I called Logitech to get it replace, that was a week ago, and they still have not sent me an email regarding this. Very disappointing!
I did buy this for a good deal, but getting this thing to work was a nightmare. Almost no helpful documentation is included - make sure you already have an internet connection available so you can find help on how to get this working.After spending a lot of time and frustration trying to make it work, it barely extended any signal. I was very hopeful this would solve some connection issues I was having but this caused more trouble than it was worth.
Donna Tartt can write, but can she tell a story? This book contains fascinating details of southern living, but it does so at the expense of what could have been a riveting tale. The story of a young girl searching for her brother's killer. That is the marketing for this book. Intriguing, right? Sadly, it felt more to me like a children's book. The story of a young girl struggling to understand life. Surrounded by her elderly aunts and her dysfunctional mother the little girl fights to come to terms with a world that is changing all around her. Ms. Tartt's descriptive prose has a keen edge. But her ability to weave this story together fails. She allows herself to go deeply into the details of people's lives that do nothing to move forward the story of the little girl's search for her brother's killer. The countless paragraphs of description of the Aunts and the speed addicts gave me the feeling that I was sinking. I was sinking in attractive verbage but I was sinking nonetheless.In the end, when Ms. Tartt unsuccessfully attempts to tie the story together, I still don't know what the young girl truly realized from her journey. This was a VERY unsatisfying read.
Connections on transmitter were not for home TV or Receiver.If your Dispay on item specified that it was for auto/car or diderentiated more clearly the dfference between home and auto use, I would ot have wasted my tiem. coe indicated a
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.
If Donna Tartt had not been the author of best-selling book 'The Secret History' I doubt if this rambling book would ever have been published. I expected an intriguing story of a young girl doing some detective work to solve her brother's murder, instead Tartt just uses this initial premise as the opening gambit for another character-driven novel about the American South. All the stock characters are there - the matriarchial grandmother, the ditzy aunts, the neurotic mother, the devoted black servant, the crazy redneck family, the fanatical preachers. Suffice to say no cliche is left unturned and after a promising start the book rambles on for pages and pages with nothing happening. It gets better towards the end (though some of the kids' escapades were about as convincing as Scooby Doo) but the ending - well the ending made me lose the will to live. I guess the message is don't expect your curiosity to be solved - this is no simple detective story - it is a piece of GREAT AMERICAN FICTION. What it honestly feels like is that the Tartt had a bad case of writer's block and had to force every word of this long uninvolving, rambling epic on to the page. A waste of my time ...
Sony's proprietary software really sucks. Hard to tranfer mp3, wma files to network walkman. Unable to connect to Connect Music store. Unable to transfer music I bought from Connect to my walkman. That sucks! I promise myself never buying any propretary stuffs from Sony.
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.
Let me first say that the sound is, in fact, pretty good.But what good is that if the headphones don't stay in your ears? I tried all the sizes, rotating several times among them, until I decided on the medium size. If you do any kind of activity, like walking, they *will* fall out of your ears. I find myself adjusting them several times even just using them on the train.I think there are several problems with this design that explain why they don't stay put:- There is no little stick (anchor?) to hold them to your ear, like say, the standard iPod headphones have.- Furthermore they stand out, horizontally, a lot. So that will drag them down (with nothing to hold them, as mentioned above)- What really drags them down is the thick, heavy chord.- In the winter the cord becomes very rigid you can literally stand it up.So, bottom line, don't buy these.UPDATE: Would only give 1 Star if I couldSomething is wrong with the connector, when pulled even a little I get static or dropped sound.I would give this product only 1 Star now, if I could re-rate the item.UPDATE: Ok I'm an idiot someone pointed out that I put them into my ears the wrong way. But they still don't stay in as well as, say, the Apple iPod standard headphones. I still don't like em. Just wanted to let everyone know that I must have looked pretty stupid with them sticking out like, say, the screws on Frankenstein's neck. :)I'm sticking with the 2 star rating
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 adapter is very convenient but won't work with hair dryers or medium to heavy power users. It has a 2.5 amp fuse. I plugged a hair dryer into it and the fuse blew immediately. That is it can only handle up to 275 watts at most.
The plug does not fit into a 1st generation iPhone. There is a recessed hole in these models, and the plug cannot be inserted deep enough to make a contact.
The cartridge leaks toner and does not have the output capacity advertised. I print mostly text and I have not used the 3000 pages that the manufacturer said would be the number of pages output.I would not buy this cartridge again.
I was looking for a small iPod player with a fuller sound for my iTouch in the kitchen counter area and on trips. Previous purchases included a iLive IBCD2817 (thin sound) and a Klipsch iGroove SXT (too bulky, especially with the power brick).The Cyber Acoustics appeared at first to be the answer. Very compact and with an amazingly rich sound, which was initially great for both music, podcasts and wifi radio.But then the buzzing, crackling and static started and it didn't matter which outlet it was plugged into (I tried it both at work and home).I thought it may have been a defect in the one unit, but after returning it and receiving a replacement the same problem occurred again. So frustrating!Amazon has been great about the returns and sadly the second unit will be shipped back tomorrow for credit.
I own a 50" Samsung plasma. Picture clarity was worsened with this cord. Regular A/V cords do a better job transmitting the picture.
if you think the following you reasons are enough to scare you, then keep away from this one.1) The DVD cover are not able to close tightly, after 1 year of routine use. Once you get this error message, then you arrive at the end of life of this camcorder, because there is no simple way to fix it.2) no editing function, like what other reviewer commented here.3) High rice, compare with other similar models.
When TomTom came out with a bluetooth GPS unit for motorcycle, I was excited about going wireless. However, I've found some disappointing features, which include: inadequate volume of the bluetooth headset, lack of software support for my Blackberry 8703e and Motorola V710 phones, poor quality, poor service, poorly design desktop computer software, poor mount for car use.Because of the lack of support for my cell phones, I cannot use traffic report and other neat features available that require data connection through my cell phones. I cannot sync my address book to the Rider, I cannot use the Buddy feature, the weather report feature, etc. Make sure your cell phone is supported for use with the Rider before buying it.The Rider was defective soon after purchasing. I also bought a Go 910 that was also had to be sent back for a replacement.No strap was offered, even though I registered for one that was supposed to be provided free. I get nervous whenever I go over bumpy roads with the Rider on my bike.The car mount is very cheaply and poorly designed to accommodate the Rider, although the mount is sturdy and sticks well to the windshield of a car. To get the unit in and out of the mount, the power connector has to be unplugged manually from the unit. It's a pain to deal with a tiny plug and disconnecting/connecting it when I have to make many stops and have to take the unit off and store it out of sight of would-be thieves.There is no built-in speaker. Therefore, in order to hear spoken direction from the Rider when in a car, a bluetooth headset has to be available and connected to the Rider. When used while riding my bike, the volume from the bluetooth headset is audible below 45-50 mph. Beyond that, it's almost inaudible. The higher the speed of the motorcycle, the less can be heard through the bluetooth headset.The on/off button is very difficult to activate.The Rider has very poor documentation/manual.I've dealt with support from TomTom, and, even though the people there seemed genuinely nice and tried to be helpful, they didn't have their act together. For example, my Rider repair and return was delayed despite their promise to send it out promptly. The repaired unit was not sent to my office as requested. So I had to drive 40 minutes each way to Fedex to pick up the repaired unit.Since this is one of five GPS units that I own or have owned, I think the Rider does a few things well, as GPS units should, but its design and the desktop software that is used to manage the Rider are so poor that I cannot recommend buying this unit, especially at the high price that I paid as an early adopter.
Read the reviews: "I can live with the mediocre functionality because it's pretty."Why put a track-pad on the right side where it is utterly unusable? Probably OK for former DOS users who rarely use a mouse.Buy the cheaper Adesso if you want a trackpad where it is usable, or buy a smaller form-factor wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.
The mids and highs on this set is ok. Bass is ok, it's there, you can hear it but it's not as full toned as you might like.The big problem with these was the fact that they were incredibly uncomfortable. I tried out all of the accompanying sized ear inserts and they all irritated my ears. I couldn't keep any of them in for more than 10 min without having to take them out and give my ears a rest. I really did try to give them a shot, and you could make the argument that I didn't give my ears enough of a chance to adjust but honestly, how much should they have to adjust? Technology is supposed to make life easier, not more uncomfortable.I would pass on these. I'll be returning them shortly.
this was a joke even for a non geek like me. a waste of money
I was trying to replace my 24 year old pd-m60. In this case, they don't make them like they use to. The first thing I noticed was that I could hear the cd spinning while standing in front of the player. Next, the front panel was not user friendly. You have to hold down search arrow instead of a numerical key pad. Then I realized it wouldn't take the single play magazine from my pd-m60. I don't know why pioneer bothered, the laser pick-up and sound miight be slightly better, but other wise a total bust. Pioneer really let me down.
The C86 appears to have the same problems as many other Epson printers, including the clogged print head, and losing a color after installing a replacement cartridge. Worked great....for a while.I finally threw mine in the trash can. Very disappointing, especially since I had new ink in the printer.My Canon from 1994 is still going strong, and my Canon ip3000 is a workhorse, never fails me. Buy a Canon!
If you like way too much bass then these headphones are for you. Otherwise get something else. I will be returning these for that reason only, otherwise they are OK (made in China, real Sennheisers are made in Germany).
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 bought an ipod classic 120GB and the Apple Camera Connector before going to India. I didn't feel comfortable bringing my laptop with me on the trip, and the other harddrive photo devices were a bit beyond what I wanted to spend for a specialty device. I thought I would be better off buying an MP3 player that can store photos rather than a photo harddrive that can do little else. In the end, it worked, but I feel I made the wrong decision.As mentioned by others, technically, the camera connector works, but oh so slowly. I shot about 2GB of photos each day (RAW+jpeg) and backed them up to the ipod each night. It seems I must have been lucky. Hearing about how others were barely able to finish a 1GB card, I found that I was JUST able to copy the 2GB card before the battery on the ipod died about an hour and 20 minutes after the file transfer began. This was problematic for two reasons. First, I had to make sure to find enough time to complete the transfer and second I then had to recharge both the camera and ipod. I made another strategic mistake here. I didn't realize at the time I purchased the ipod (the day before my trip) that it didn't come with an AC adapter for charging. In order to charge it I had to find an internet cafe each day to recharge it. If you are forced to travel with this device as a means to back up your camera, make sure to also buy an AC adapter for your ipod!So why do I say in my review above that there is some hope for a second generation camera connector? I say it because the ipod's usb port supports the USB 2.0 standard, which allows for sustained transfer speeds up to 60MBps. While it is unlikely that apple would engineer a connector that would actually come close to that speed, the current seems to be a USB 1.0 or 1.1 device, which tops out at 1.5MBps. If apple engineers a USB 2.0 product, it should grossly improve the performance and thus usefulness of the device. Another possible bottleneck of the device is the generation of the preview image on the ipod's screen. The increased processing power of the ipod touch and iphone should improve this, however with their limited onboard flash memory, the advantages over just carrying a few extra memory cards is greatly reduced.All in all, I really can't recommend this product unless you have no other options. If you really need a dedicated back up device consider something like the Epson P-3000. It will serve your needs much better. Oh, this looks like a fantastic value if you don't need a good screen to preview the images, but I can't personally vouch for it:Wolverine FlashPac/7160 160 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data Storage
Second time buying the exact same model. Once again it broke on me. The first one lasted about 7 months and my second lasted 8 months. Annoyed by this, no longer getting this. I don't recommend. If you are wondering if I treat my charger bad, no I don't so I don't know why.
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!
Incomplete documentation. DEFINITELY do not buy this if you are not a 'techie'. And plus, its not even a wireless product! It has to be physically connected to the Wireless LAN router, so how is it wireless?
This scale is not as described. It has no foldup top for large items. It takes 6 AA cell batteries, not one 9 volt. The only reason it is named USPS is because the United States Postal Service licensed the name. It is actually made in China for Motion Marketing of Kansas City. I thought I was getting a bargin but this item is made of cheaply molded plastic and has a very flimsy feel to it. I wouldn't buy another.
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.
First of all it arrived to me wrapped in bubble wrapping and not on a carboard packaging of some sort and so it came puctured right below the edge of the screen area because it was shipped with a wll charger all stuffed in one little box.2.- It absolutly sucks! It is not absolutly transparent as they advertise it and it doesn't stick properly and so no matter how careful you are, you will still get bubbles. I tryed blowing it with a hair dryer fopr a few seconds (terrifyed as I was) as they said you should do if you wanted to make it sitck in a smooth way but the bubbles didn't go away!!!!!I've been telling everybody that I've shown my iPod Video to, not to mind the uglyness of the screen and that I'm actually waiting for another (BETTER) screen protector of this sort to arrive and that I'm keeping that one in the meantime since the iPod scratches so easily because I feel embarrased and I don't want them to think that I own a crappy product. I tell them: "You should have seen it before I covered the screen with that thing... It was beautiful!!!" and they say: "Oh, ok, yes, whatever..."It got one star 1 because I can't rate it any lower, and two because it protects the screen from scratches it it should do but if I wasn't waitting for another one to arrive, I would have already removed it and I would have prefered to have my baby scratched than to look at videos through this ugly thing for the rest of my ownership of the iPod Video.
This camera has a VERY slow shutter response. It is impossible to take action pictures, but works well for stills. The pictures are good quality. The lag time appears to be 20-30 seconds. Imagine being at a birthday party and having to wait 30 seconds before taking the next shot every time. This camera is a battery hog. Also, HP does not repair their cameras, nor will anyone else touch them. They offer either to 1) give you the same camera refurbished or 2) give you an upgraded version of a similiar camera refurbished. In the case of the Photosmart 945, the camera has been discontinued and they will only offer option #2. My "upgrade" offer was for a $220 refurbished camera.
What useless garbage. Despite highly infrequent use, keeping the CX6000 off when not in use, and a total color print count of less than five pages, my cyan cartridge ran out already. Now I cannot print anything, even in black & white only. The Epson website FAQs for this product confirm this limitation (intentional, me thinks) as well, and suggest "having extra ink on hand". F you.Will avoid Epson like the plague.
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.
It's a basic player, and it claims "you have it, we play it." That much is true. BUT1) Remote is confusing to figure out - e.g. scan controls are traditionally near the play button, but in this case aren't. Took me 1/2 hr to figure that out.2) Resume play feature doesn't exist. They claim it is only on "compatible discs" - which means none at all.3) Runs hotI returned this player - still looking for a good one to replace my old Sony that is slowly breaking down, but still preferable to this.
typing is not fun. the keys are very stiff. typing is tough. ONLY buy this keyboard if you are not gonna use it for a lot of typing. i gotta go ice my hands now.
Lowrance has a better GPS engine, and do to the fact that Garmin seems to sell maps that are out of sight in cost I use the I-finder, these maps are on a web site for the down loading. I have ran Lowrance and Garmin Side by Side and find the Lowrance will out do the Garmin by about 25 percent. The buy in cost is an issue when you do not have extra money to spend.
While the optics of this scope are good, there are quite a few bad things about this telescope. The tripod is shaky, unstable and cheaply produced. The finder scope is flimsy and almost unusable.The users manual that comes with this scope is not written for beginners. Important topics such as balancing the telescope, polar alignment and collimation (aligning the mirrors) are glossed over and totally unsuitable for a beginner.I would recommend spending the extra money to buy an Orion Spaceprobe 3 or SPaceprobe 130.
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.
Got it as a birthday gift this year. The player was defective, would not load music. Called Philips Customer Support, would not replace/exchange. On the phone with Tech Support for 8 hours, no resolution, still wouldn't take it back though. Now using it solely as a FM radio, not even good reception. The right-side earphone just went dead last week, after less than 6 months in use. In conclusion: buy an IPOD, don't waste your money on this!
Doesn't work and it cost more to send back then its worth , So I am stuck with it.
The box says that the software will run on an Athlon XP processor. But this is not true ! The Adobe Premiere 3.0 installer complains that the processor does not support the SSE2 instruction set, and simply refuses to install.So this is useless to me and is going back to Fry's.
2 0f the 7 ports failed in under 2 weeks, blue lights are annoying. I'm sending it back
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.
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.
I bought it August 19th, use it 40 times by half hour, earpad was torn. When I removed it, there is some paper which was torn too. I threw it in garbage can. I do not have time to ask Sony, seller or any other to fix it or replace it.
We purchased this DVD player for use in our car. It worked fine -- once. The next time we tried to use it, it worked for 15 minutes then it stopped and just made a rattling noise. After fully re-charging it, it still didn't work. We returned it to Toys R Us and got another one. This second DVD player had the exact same problem. We will now buy a Sony or other name brand DVD player.
These are the worst earphones I have ever owned. Not only are they uncomfortable the sound quality sucks. The best thing about these earphones was the day someone stole them from me on Amtrak while I was asleep.
My dad bought this TV about 13-14 months ago. Never worked right; always dropping parts of the picture, going out for no reason. Well, now it's dead. Philips is giving him the runaround about fixing it (again).
They advertise it as "Carefree" wireless. HA! I'd stay away from this product. I am pretty good with networks and I can't get it to work. The software installation program doesn't find your network then I work around that problem and the print server can't even find my HP7760! Which is PLUGGED right into it.Try to call Tech support right? Well first attempt and I was on hold waiting for over an hour and gave up. Second time -- Called the number selected the "24 hour" tech support option and it sends me to an extension which kindly tells me "sorry this extension is no longer in use" and then refers me back to the original number I dialed.So far I have a non-working product and a lot of wasted time.Oh by the way the average CNET user rating on this thing is 2.4/10 so I'm not the only one. Good Luck!
I purchased this DVR because it is lowest price DVR available. When I first got it, it was recording with picture that has 20% distortion on top. In less than a month, it was recording with intermittent pause. When I tried to play the DVD that it produced, the unit would not recorgnize it and call it an unknown disc. I tried to return it to Cyberhome. I think it did not even verify the problem and return the unit back to me. I was fortunate that I did returned it to where I bought the unit. I will not buy Cyberhome product again
I recently bought this DVD player for an upcoming 5 hour plane ride and it appears to be a good, solid product. The battery in this, as in most portable DVD players now, lasts only about 2.5 hours. I was very prepared to purchase a second battery for my trip, however I was unable to find one.The universal batteries out for DVD players now don't list Magnavox players as a compatable brand so I called Magnavox's customer number to see if they sold the batteries separately. I was told they didn't have batteries for this product for sale and also that they didn't have a date when they would start selling them. So unfortunately, this player will need to be returned to the store.If you are looking to use this mainly for long distance (battery only) travel, then this might not be the best product to purchase.
I've used Motorola FRS Radios in the past but got a good buy on these Cobras and they are supposed to have better range. Used them on three occasions with minimal actual use. Took them out this season and found that one receives but doesn't send, the other sends but doesn't receive. Of course they are out of warranty. Two out of two defective radios does not inspire me to try the brand again.
Owned for 4 months. Performance great. USB connector just came off. Was only plugged into my computer or carried in my laptop bag. Problem seems to have been fatigue in the pins connecting the USB plug to the board. No apparent mechanical support beyond the unit's rubber boot. What a waste.
NOT SATISFIED WITHNTHIS PRODUCT AT ALL. CAN NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET NO MATTER WHAT I TRY AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ANY HELP FROM THE SELLER NOR A REFUND FOR THE PRODUCT
We got this camera because it was feature rich but still had the point and shoot option.However, the auto mode rarely renders a shot in focus. It may need to be calibrated but i'll be damned if i can figure out how to do so. Sent it in for repair, was good for maybe one month, then back to blur. I can get great shots in the manual modes and other presets. My main beef is with the auto.Wide angle lens is Great! I love it. But without an easy auto for people to pick it up and shoot it. It fails to get more than 2 stars.Probably a great camera for those who shoot manually or in aperature or shutter priority.
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.
If you want a trouble free set stay away from Samsung. These units have a color wheel, 3 fans and a 250 dollar lamp that need to be replaced periodically.
unfortunately when i switch between the different light settings on the 3-way bulb it shorts out my apartment. really annoying. now i just have it controlled by a light switch, and only ever use it on one brightness setting. :-(
The wired portion worked fine. Tried to use the Wi-Fi about a year later, and it appeared to be DOA. I have a Linsys USB adaptor, a D-link USB adaptor, and a build-in one in my laptop. The OS ran the gambit of Win98SE, Win2000 and Win XP. None can detect the Wi-Fi signal. Tried the most up-to-date drivers and firmware. Nothing worked. I am treating the antena as an ornament. I didn't think of using the Wi-Fi earlier because my laptops are bulky (8 lbs). Should have bought a wired router/PS with uplink port for a wireless AP. This way, if the wireless portion is bad, I'm not facing an eyesore. The DI-713P doesn't have an uplink port. I noticed that Linksys does not sell such a combo. Maybe they know something.
The plastic on this is very very cheap. I would stick with a brand name and avoid this like the plague. Along with the poor build quality came a non working item. It wasn't worth the money to ship it back.
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.
Product is useless in my opinion and was not worth the price I paid. I would not order this item ever again.
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.
Well I bought this with high hopes it would work. But as I look at it in pieces on the floor I realized it might have been a false hope. Oh.. the reason it is in pieces is that it won't open the drawer anymore. I tried to see if I could get my disk out but the drawer is a sealed unit.The product worked for awhile but even then it sometimes made disks that would not work on other players. I tried a number of disk manufacturers on their accepted list but still it was hit and miss, mostly hit I must say, but it was frustrating.Well I am hoping once again. I just ordered theToshiba D-R400 1080p Up-Converting DVD Recorder... Boy I really want this one to work....
I got this product in February of 2012. It worked great, until it decided to start hanging and resetting. I would be using a program stored on the drive, and poof, it would just stop working. It would be out less than a few seconds, but long enough to make anything plugged into it stop working. This included not only my 2 external drives, but also my wireless headset and my Bluetooth dongle.This is not just annoying, it shouldn't be happening to a hub that is only 8 months old.I will never buy another DLink item in my life. Now, as I look @ the photo of this hub, it isn't even the one I was shipped. It is the one I ordered, but the one i received isD-Link DUB-H7 USB 2.0 7-port Hubthis one.
I purchased this as a replacement for my Archos 604, tempted by the high screen resolution. The picture looked great when I recieved the unit but it is impossible to stream video to this device without experiencing EXTEREME audio interference. This did not happen with the 604. Also, my unit's hard drive crashed beyond repair after about a month of use. Sent it back to Archos and received a beat up replacement unit 6 weeks later... after little or no feedback.If I could do it all again, I would by the lower capacity flash memory model as there is much less likelihood of a hardware failure and I could stream without the audio interference on the flash-based model(according to other sources on the web).
Maybe my ear-holes are too small or something, but these headphones kept falling out and were uncomfortable when they were in. The sound was fine, nothing stellar, but I had no trouble hearing the music. On a good note, they are compact and great to carry in a purse or pocket. If you only have a couple of bucks to spare, and if your ears are big, than go ahead and buy them. Otherwise, shop around.
I can't redeem this point, error or code 8016A04B why can i do? My account is region USA and windows live id too.
I bought one of these at wal mart, boy I shouldn't have. First of all I waited a month to try and burn a cd. I bought their brand of dvd-r's and tried to burn some stuff from my camcorder, now the first two times I thought I was doing something wrong cause after I finalized my discs I tried to watch them and it just said "bad disc". So I have tried 5 times to burn something with no success and about 40 hours of my time wasted in trying to use this hunk of crap. Oh by the way it's a really bad dvd player too. It's had a hard time recognizing even some brand new discs of mine. DON'T EVEN CONSIDER BUYING THIS MEXICAN PEICE OF CRAP!!!!
I purchased this as a gift for my wife based on the recommendations I saw on-line. The very first time we tried it, it didn't work. After we ejected it out of the cassette player, and while I was holding it in my hands, the wires literally fell off the unit. Needless to say, I'm not impressed with the workmanship. I don't know, maybe I just got the back-to-work-Monday-morning one. But I'm not impressed.
Don't waste your money on this overpriced junk. All it is: sticky transparent film pre-cut to size. It doesn't even protect the sides of your iPod, only the front and back.To make things worse, it's clear but not transparent and makes the beautiful iPod screen look horrible. On a regular iPod it wouldn't be so bad, since all you care about is being able to read the screen; but this makes video completely unwatchable, and since it's being sold as a protector for this specific model one has to wonder about the vendor's honesty. Stay away!
One of the computers I use has 2 USB ports (in the back) and is running Windows 98SE. What I did was plug a 4-port hub into one of the ports and tried using the Kingston Data Traveler. It seems there is not enough power for it. It does work when I plug it directly into one of the USB ports, but that's inconvenient, would have to move the computer out of the tight spot where it is into a place where people are likely to trip over it. But all my other USB drives work when I plug them into the 4-port hub. So, I returned the Kingston and kept the other ones.Before you rate this as not helpful, ask yourself why. Here I am, warning you that it didn't work for me, telling you exactly what didn't work. I'm just trying to save you some money or the hassle of returning this when YOU also can't use it unless you plug it directly into a USB port on your computer. Why is this information not helpful to you??? And voting that this review isn't helpful ain't gonna make this drive work!!! Instead, I suggest you write to the Kingston engineers and explain the problem.I'm glad to see that the Kingston employees have stopped rating my review and that normal people do find my warning helpful! :)
I purchased this case for my daughter's 8GB iPod Nano and she can not even plug in the earphones with the case on. The other problem is that there is difficulty with access to the hold button which is vital when you are on the go. On the other hand, the case is very sturdy and protects all the right parts on the iPod but she can't use the thing!! Maybe this is what I get for spending only $8.00 on a case. So disappointed.
I will make this short and not very sweet. Avoid this machine for the following reasons:Scan never workedCannot be fully accessed through network without HP proprietary wireless card.HP claims that Belkin wifi ports are not compatable with this machine.Online support is nilDouble feeds pages
I bought the 1GB data traveler a while ago and never opened it. I needed it this weekend to backup an itunes downloaded movie and so cracked it open. I put the file on the device using computer#1. When I put the stick into computer #2, I kept getting error messages from WinXP that the device was using too much power on the usb hub it was plugged into and I kept having to reset the port. I moved the stick to the back usb ports on the MOBO and it still was not recognized and would not mount. Taking it back to the 1st computer, it now no longer mounts and would not be recognized. I put in an older 256 and 512MB flash drives back into all these same USB ports on both computers #1 & 2 and they both mount up and are recognized, NO PROBLEM. So this device got used exactly one time and then died horribly. It has a 5yr warranty, but would probably cost more to ship it back and forth than to buy a new bigger memory drive!
Not recommended at all. The monitor provides wonderfully vivid color and crisp text when the screen resolution is set to 1680 x 1050. Any other resolution settings would blur the text and smear the color. The monitor automatically adjusts its settings and warns me that "1680 x 1050 is the recommended setting" everytime I change the screen resolution. I would say 1680 x 1050 setting for 20 inch monitor gives me a bit too small icons and texts that tire my eyes fast. My video card is generic nVidia but I don't think that matters.I never had these problems with Dell monitors for examples. I am very disatified and thinking of returning it for refund.
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 ..
I could not get the cable to work for me. I tried two different computers on two TV's and it did not work
This printer jams all the time. Tech support advised using24 lb paper, and this worked!So: Tech support knows about the jam. They know the problemcan be fixed with heaver paper...but why won't they providea fix that works with 20lb paper?If you want to print with normal paper, try another printer.
We bought this camera thinking that it would be our do-all "EuroCam" for an upcoming trip to Europe. It promised a sufficient range of performance and features to easily meet our needs on such a trip.Sadly, the camera is not up to filling this role. We will need to take another camera along with it. However, we will take the V705 for its wide-angle lens, the reason that we picked this model in the first place. It is this disparity between the advertised and actual capabilities of the camera which prompts me to contribute this review.The need for a true wide-angle lens is both a sufficient and a necessary condition for buying this camera. If you do not need a 23mm lens, or if you do not know if you need a 23mm lens, then you do not need this otherwise mediocre P&S; (Point and Shoot) camera.Good: Fairly decent 23mm wide-angle lens; The 23mm is the default lens; Rapid start-up time; Internal focus and zoom; Chromatic aberration well controlled; Can use 4GB cards; Freeze-frame and extract any video frame.Mediocre: Soft images; Perceptible shutter lag; Slow shot-to-shot times; Exposure compensation is easy, but steps are too small for digital, and is reset when camera turned off; Flash does not come close to covering the 23mm; Image numbering basically limited to 4 digits; Flimsy construction; No manual controls; No RAW format; No optical viewfinder; Histogram on display, but too small to be useful.Bad: The Absolute Worst menu system to be found on a camera; Excessive and unadjustable JPEG compression; Poor battery life with very expensive external charger and spare battery; Unacceptable visual noise starting at ASA-400; Forced in-camera stitching of panoramic images, with inability to save the individual panoramic shots; Panoramic component images forced to 5MP; Overlays for panoramic and delete modes are so dark they obscure the underlying image (even with display on `bright'); MPEG-4 video compression gives very poor results.Synopsis:If you need a 23mm lens in a point and shoot, this, and the older V570, are the only choices.If most of your images are in bright light, the 7MP V705 gives better images. If most images will be in low light, the older, cheaper, 5MP V570 is the better choice.The camera seems very fragile. Treat it gently and you will likely be happy with the wide-angle performance. If you chose this as your sole camera, you will likely be unhappy with your choice.The ONLY reason to buy this camera is for the wide-angle lens.= = = = = Some Expanded Comments = = = = =Twenty-three mm wide-angle fixed-focus lens. This lens has almost decent optical quality; though the camera's processing still produces overly-compressed and soft images from it. On power-up the 23mm is the initially active lens, which is ideal for us. However, considering that this is truly a specialty lens, it would make more sense that the `normal' lens should be the default. Best would be a menu setting to allow selection of the boot-up lens. Better yet would be a camera with only the 23mm lens.The camera does have firmware wide-angle distortion correction. This works fairly well, at the cost of even more image softness, but even-so, barrel distortion is noticeable to a degree that is not present in actual 35mm-film camera wide-angle lenses of similar focal length. This in-camera correction can be turned off. Doing so allows one to see the marginal native lens performance.However, being able to turn off distortion correction exemplifies for me how poorly thought out this camera is. The only people who would wish to do this are those who are exploring the artistic limits of the camera - and they would seem better served by the camera having such basics as: manual settings, a physically larger sensor chip, RAW image files, or, at least, a choice of degree of JPEG compression.At the other end of the camera's focal length the 114/117mm performance shows slightly below average image softness with average pincushion distortion. There are very few circumstances where one would want to use `digital zoom', so, as with all digicams, the claimed maximum telephoto length is completely bogus. After reaching optical zoom limits, one is much better off doing any further 'zooming' in an editing program.Kodak's advertised "5X Optical Zoom" is, at best, misleading. Actually, it is just flat out untrue. The camera has two lenses. The only lens that can be optically zoomed is the 39-114mm lens, which is not quite 3:1. The wide angle lens has a fixed focal length. (Note, in some places Kodak claims 39-114, in others 39-117 optical zoom.)Also misleading is the claimed "Anti-blur technology." As best I can tell from looking at the images, and at the EXIF metadata, all this actually means is that at some given shutter speed the camera boosts the ASA. Certainly there is no optical image stabilization technology in this camera.Speaking of ASA. This is an opportune time to address the camera's incredibly poor menu system. It is Byzantine: being both awkward and time consuming to use. To adduce, `Auto' ASA ranges from 50-200, to set a faster (or to lock in at a slower) sensitivity rating requires going through multiple menu levels. To change from `auto' to the next fastest (400) requires 11 manipulations of 2 controls! On either of the other two P&Ss; which we will be taking along it requires 4 pushes on 1 control. The menu system is next to unusable in the field.Still on ASA settings, the camera does have sensitivities up to ASA/ISO 1000 (though the manual only documents ASAs up to 800, 1000 is available on the camera). Unless your shot is of a once-in-a-lifetime, will never-happen-again moment, then 200 is the max ASA tolerable before noise in the shadows becomes annoying. At 400 the entire image suffers from noise and is not really useable for any print larger than 4x5".The previous version of this camera, V570, had only 5MP, but the same sensor size. By increasing the pixel count, but not the physical size of the sensor, the new V705 camera actually has more low-light digital noise than its predecessor. This has happened with many of the current P&S; cameras, as the makers advertise pixel count as a measure of image quality. My initial experience with low-light high ASA use of this camera is that you might as well set the capture size to 3 MP, as the larger files have only marginally better printing capability because of the severe noise artifact.Another approach to dealing with the sensor noise is to use one of the commercially available products which, when calibrated to the sensor in the camera, allows the subtraction of much of the internally generated noise. Doing so does allow for semi-adequate 8x10" prints at ASA 800. If one really wants to get carried away, combining the preceding with any of the image stacking programs designed for astrophotography (where dozens/hundreds/thousands of images are averaged together) makes 8x10's at ASA 1000 doable. People willing to undertake these manipulations likely do not fit Kodak's target market.Back to earth.The V705's still-image quality is below average for this generation of 7MP P&S; cameras. Mostly I believe this is because of the overly aggressive JPEG compression, which is not adjustable (e.g. `best', `good', etc). My guess is that a compression setting of 30-40 is being used. This results in small files, with a lot of compression artifact. The 7MP JPEGs from this camera are about 1.2-1.5MB in size, those from another 7MP P&S; I have are 5-6MB. My 6MP prosumer digital SLR JPEGs are 8-10MB. The more the compression, the worse the image. Most cameras allow the user to pick the trade-off point. Kodak picks it for you, and picks poorly.The V705's video performance is very disappointing. It uses MPEG-4 compression, and at very aggressive compression settings. Unless it is a video of your baby's first steps, or aliens landing in the backyard, you will likely find it hard to watch. The total output datastream is about 0.5 MBS. Compare this with a miniDV tape video datastream of 25 MBS (total, adding sound, error correction, and time codes, is 36 MBS). Better to have stuck with MPEG-2 which would give less compression, but decent enough (TV quality) videos. That is the choice that most manufactures have made. As a result, the videos from my other P&Ss; have about a 2 MBS datastream, and so are of much better quality.The battery. Kodak's claim is 150 still images per charge. I am getting 100-120, with minimal use of flash and the LCD on `energy saver'. Even 150 would be poor, compared with my other digital P&Ss;, where I expect at least 200, and often get 250+ if I am at all careful with power-management. This camera has a proprietary (and hard to remove) 720 mAh battery. My (several) other, P&Ss; have 790-1120 mAh batteries, and, I suspect, more efficient processors.Since we are only going to be using this camera for wide-angle, the battery will likely last most of a day. We have not bought an external charger and backup battery because the cost is about 25% the cost of the camera.Though the body is of aluminum, the camera itself is overall fragile and I doubt will hold up more than a year or two. The battery and media doors do not appear to have been designed for actual repeated use; there is no cover for the charge socket. The media door often dislodges open.Truly, my belief is that Kodak designed this camera with the thought that these doors would never be used: that the camera would spend its life simply being taken in and out of the (not included in this model) "EasyShare" dock system. This would also explain the relatively large amount of built in memory, and the overly aggressive JPEG compression.Shutter lag, the bte noire of digital cameras, is very evident with this model. I do not have any method of actually measuring the time between pressing the shutter, and the image being recorded. However, based on over 50 years of tripping shutters, it clearly varies, and I estimate is, at best 1/4 second, up to a bit over 1/2 second. In addition to the shutter lag, there is a perceptible lag in the LCD viewfinder screen showing what is in front of the lens. Together this makes the capture of a fleeting moment, an active child at a particular instant, or a wary animal almost impossible. The shutter lag is much more evident than in same-generation/price P&S; cameras from other makers.The accompanying `manual' is poorly organized, childishly written. "Finish reading this book, so you can take and share your best pictures!" At best, it was written for 8 year olds.The manual does make reference to a web-address where one can download the `full manual', however the address given is incorrect. When eventually found, the manual is better than the one enclosed with the camera - in that it contains some information that one could not figure out oneself - but it also is written at no more than a fourth grade level.Panoramics, one of the advertising points of the camera, are another disappointment. Basically the way it works is that 2 or 3 images can be taken in `panoramic mode', each subsequent shot is overlain by a thin strip of the preceding image, in order to allow alignment. As with most `panoramic modes' focus and exposure is locked on the first image. So far, this is all OK; however, it rapidly goes downhill.First, the max image size of the individual shots is limited to 5 (not 7) MP. Next, the image overlay is so dark that, even with the LCD set at max brightness, it is difficult to see through the mask to align the elements.However, it gets worse.The images MUST be joined in-camera! The individual images cannot be stored! In-camera processing is very slow and very battery hungry. Aligning the overlaps on a grainy 1.5x2" LCD in the field gives, in spite of the camera's best efforts, much poorer results than aligning them on a much bigger, and higher quality, computer display in the comfort and controlled lighting of your home.The best way to take panoramas with this camera is to use a lightmeter to determine exposure for each segment, and then simply take the appropriate series of images as 7MP single-stills, making exposure compensation adjustments based on your light-meter readings. Of course, my smallest lightmeter is almost as large as this camera, so we will not be dragging it along. You can eyeball the needed EC close enough that should be able to match the exposures up in production. Much better if the V705 allowed the individual images to be saved.Reading back through this review, I see that it is mostly negative. This makes sense, for, as I disclosed at the beginning, it was my disappointment in this camera's actual vs advertised capability which led me to write the review in the first place. Likely I have said all that needs to be said.So I will just close by mentioning that the only reason we did not send the camera back is because of the wide-angle lens. Except for this unique lens, the camera's performance and ease of use is below that of similarly priced P&S; cameras currently on the market.If you need a true wide-angle P&S;, you need this camera. Otherwise forget it.
If you are looking for Audio Technica quality, this is not the option, no bass, to much mid-high frequency. And please don't spent 99.-$ with 42.-$ is fine.Its very sad that these aluminum headphones come with these low quality.Sorry
No support No warranty No one to talk to the tv it's expensive just paying for the shipping!!!!after 2 and a half year it's scrap need it parts and no one will repair it cause the part for the TV it's no longer availabledo not and I MEAN DO NOT BUY ANYTHING MADE BY AKAI
I have used a couple of types of Velcro cable ties in the past. The best ones have hooks all along one side and fuzz all along the other with a slot in the top, so you can loop it around the cable at one end so it stays attached even when the cable is unwrapped. These have hooks only on about an inch or two at one end of the tie. You have to wrap it carefully (and not particularly tightly) around the cable bunch until you get to then end with the hooks. If you unwrap the cable the tie falls off. These a just considerably more annoying to use than the type I first described. One other review mentioned these work best in more permanent installations where you aren't going to be undoing them regularly. True, but plastic zip ties and twist ties also work for this at a fraction of the cost.
I have used this for about 8 months on my Windows Media PC in my home theater. It constantly drops the first letter when I start typing, as well as erratically missing other letters while typing, the mouse is difficult to use. I am only 7 feet from the IR sensor in clear line of sight. I've tried different batteries, shading the room, but this keyboard continues to frustrate. Maybe I got a bad one but I suspect the ancient IR interface is the problem.I decided having a Green Button on the keyboard isn't necessary as I can map the button on another keyboard. So I just bought a 2.4ghz HP Elite wireless keyboard and Microsoft wireless 4000 mouse to replace it. The difference is astonishing...not sure why I struggled with this old keyboard for so long.
I, too, have been afflicted by the external power problem with this device. I'm just trying to use a single peripheral (a scanner), but no luck getting the scanner to work off the Adaptec Duo-Connect AUA-1422 adapter. It will, however, work on the built-in usb v.1 port. Since the scanner is v.2, I purchased the adapter. Even with the external power source, it wouldn't allow the scanner to function, even though all the drivers and the computer recognized the connection. The scanner, a Canon Lide 80, only draws 500ma, so go figure.
The COBY MP3 player I purcahsed worked fine at first, but it is very poorly constructed and the two halves are held together by 4 screw into very thin plastic ears which broke the first time it was dropped. It still worked OK held together with tape, but now (3 mos.) the HDD is dead and therefore the whole thing is useless except as an FM radio (which does still work).Certainly NOT a robust product - better to get a flash ram one at nearly the same price!
This transmitter requires me to remove the case from my iPod 5G. Even with the case removed the device doesn't fit snugly and works it way loose as I am driving. The sound is fair even though the area where I live has many unused stations. I would think it would sound much better than it does. Poor quality product; has too many flaws to justify the high price. I'm very disappointed and I'm returning it.
This cable is not 4 Gauge as many have stated in previous reviews, I only bought it to see for myself because I really only needed 6-8 AWG cable anyway. Sure enough, this cable was alot smaller than the existing 4 AWG that I have. I can fit 2 of these cables into a 4 gauge ring terminal and crimp them together in 1 terminal. No way you can do that with REAL 4 gauge cable.
Wow! I guess I should feel lucky. My MVR650 didn't start eating tapes until months after I bought it. Well, not eating them outright, anyway. It *always* chewed on them a bit. From the beginning fast forwarding would scrape the oxide off the tape (that section would never be watchable again) but it didn't actually start refusing to release the tape for several months. Shutting itself off as soon as you inserted a tape didn't start for months either along with ejecting that cassette once you turned it back on. Oh, but I said it wouldn't release the tape, didn't I? Well it would eject the *cassette*, but that doesn't mean it would release the *tape*.I lived with this piece of junk so long because it is hard to find a VCR these days narrow enough to fit on my shelf. Everyone seems to have gone to those 17 inch behemoths.
The audio quality is second to none with these Bose in-ear headphones. Unfortunately for me, the silicone ear pieces didn't fit well. The small silicone ear piece was too small and the medium too big. I can't use the ear buds that came with my iPod or anything designed like them due to the discomfort I experience after having them in for a short time. I recommend Skullcandy or V-moda for a more comfortable fit. The silicone ear piece is a very flexible flap rather than a solid chunk of silicone. They flex better to fit the ear canal and I can keep either of those in my ears all day and not have any problems.
I bought a Flash vidiorecorder with 60 minuts of recording and got only 30 minuts. It is probably a cheeper model and they sell it and advertize as the standard of 60 minuts.I am dissapointed. This is the 2nd time with Amazon that I Have been had by the vendor.Its a shame. Please let me know what to do.It might be that the seller doesnt know it. But I did not know that a 30 minuts Flash is on the market.
I tried them once. Threw them away immediately. Not worth returning. NO FIDELITY what so ever.
I bought one of these in March 2007, and it worked great for a few months. Then it started having problems. At random times and for no apparent reason, the image would turn into a blur of vertical lines. This would last for a few minutes, then go back to normal. Other times, the screen would capture a still image and keep displaying a shadow of it on top of what was playing. Sooo, I called Westinghouse, got an RMA, and paid to ship it back for warranty. This was in September.Three weeks later, my replacement TV arrived at my door. This one was "factory refurbished" and it worked great for about 3 days. At least this one had a totally different problem, though. This one would take areas that were supposed to be black and turn them different shades of red. My DVD player's screen saver (colored logo bouncing around a black screen) flickered between black and burgundy, with the logo leaving a different colored trail where it had been. Sooo, I called Westinghouse, got ANOTHER RMA, and shipped it back. This time they paid for shipping. How nice.Five weeks later, which was a week ago today, my second replacement TV arrived, again "factory refurbished." It worked great until Saturday night, when I wanted to watch a movie with my wife. It had the same problem as the first one, randomly turning my screen into a vertical blur. I just got off the phone with Westinghouse again. I am expecting a call-back from a supervisor about getting another RMA, except this time, I don't want another TV. I want my money back!
I originally bought the ReplayTV because of the composite outputs and supposedly better picture. What a mess. First, I have regular cable (no other cable boxes) and it has problems tuning. I'll either get a blue screen saying that I don't subscribe to the channel, or I will get a fuzzy version of C-SPAN. If I change the channel a few times it will eventually tune in correctly. My cable is perfectly fine and the tuner on my TV doesn't have any problems. This tuning problem also happens when it records, so when I want to record a show there is about a 25% chance that it will record C-SPAN instead. On top of that, about every other night the box will hang when it dials up to the server. The only way to get the box working again is to unplug it and plug it back in. Any shows that you wanted to record while it was &quot;hung&quot; are not recorded. This thing should have a reset button on the front of it, I need to unplug it so often.I've emailed their tech support and cannot get anything but automated canned responses. If they work the kinks out this would be great, but right now all of the problems I'm having aren't worth the features. Buy with caution, and keep track of your 30 day return window.
Wish I had seen the other customer reviews - I haven't been able to get this to work on any of my SDHC cards, regardless of size.
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 spent $115.00 for a Sony VAIO Battery as pictured on the web site. The company should have pictured the product they were actually selling Hi Capacity Powered Products. I did not want a third party battery. The third party product should have sold for less as its counter parts. I will go to the Sony Web site and pay a little extra to get a Sony product.
I bought this DVD player and it didn't work. I tried to contact the seller but they couldn't replace or refund money. I was very disapointed.
Decided to save 10 minutes and order an online code for 1200 Microsoft Points instead of driving to best buy. The code they sent me is invalid. Amazon said I have to deal with Microsoft, Microsoft says they "may" be able to fix the problem, and they'll call me in 3 days.3 days? Really? Because Amazon can't seem to do their jobs right? That's great.I order at LEAST 3 things off Amazon every week, and now I will never make a purchase from them again. This is absolutely ridiculous .
I should have taken heed to the reviews. This was to be a gift for my husband but it got here after Christmas so I figured that I would load pictures on it and give it to him for his birthday. Well, I'm so glad that it got here late because IT DOES NOT WORK! Pictures are dark, the back button doesn't work and it won't come on without the power source. Thanks to Amazon for easy returns because I have a feeling that I would never see my money again if I bought directly from TAO. And oh another thing, I have a sneaky suspicion that the positive reviews that this junk receives come directly from the TAO marketing team. Look into it Amazon!
Four years later after it was purchased new, Toshiba Regza 26LV67 broke: Picture is shaking in black and white, no sound. Will need to try to repair it. Item which cost 720 dollars goes bad in four years? My 15 inch Sylvania color TV which I bought more than 25 years ago and used with my Commodore 64 computer still works fine, never had to be repaired, and it cost some 150 dollars then....I am not happy with Toshiba quality: This TV should have lasted much longer. I would not recommend buying it. From little checking on the web I have found many negative comments from customers unhappy with poor quality of the Regzas of all sizes.When it worked it was fine, but breaking only after four years? one star only.
Awful sound quality: too quiet for me ( I'm a fairly well hearing person. At full volume even when speaking about 9 inches away from this recorder, had a very fuzzy and tinny sound.Very disappointed. Perhaps the one I got was a lemon....? I got a Sony which has - in my opinion - a better sound.Was easy to return (thankfully!). I think I returned it about 5 days after purchasing.
Save your money. This lock is completely worthless. My daughter got one for her notebook, which she took to college; within a week, the lock decided to change the combo on it's own. Short of trying all 10000 possible combinations, she's stuck - we're cutting it off with a bolt cutter and then I'll work on getting rid of the combination dingleberry when she gets it home. My son purchased a lock which used a key several years ago - and had no problems. There may be good combination locks for notebooks, but this Targus one isn't it.
I bought this product and it worked fine for amost a year and then died. Linksys Customer Service exceptionally poor and I eventually gave up trying to get them to replace the range expander. I have since scrapped this product as well as my Linksys router and bought an Apple Airport Extreme. Don't know if the product is any more reliable but Apple's customer service is great.
Like others have said, after a relatively few number of uses - in my case maybe around a dozen or so - the plastic band that holds the case to the adjustment band broke. This is great in so many other ways - but none of it matters if that breaks.
My camera just came yesterday and it will not even turn on. The batteries that came with it were dead. I tried two sets of just out of the package Alkaline batteries and it still wouldnt turn on. I called Samsung Techincal support and evne after I told them I already tried 3 sets of batteries they insisted that I had to try yet another set while I was on the phone with them. What possible difference could my being on the phone make? I bought this camera to take pictures of the new baby who will be here anyday and that wont be happening now. Samsung suggested I either send it back to Amazon or to their service center.
After owning this printer for about 13 months, it prints only blank pages. If you don't believe me, click on this link: http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/29681Honestly, I have owned and purchased only Epson printers for myself and my family for almost 10 years, and this is the last one I'll ever buy. Every single one: Stylus 400, Stylus Photo 870, Stylus C82, and now the CX 5400... they have gone bone dry even though I replace the ink faithfully whenever needed and treated it with care. Yes, I was stupid enough to keep buying Epson, but now I'm the wiser. And Epson isn't doing anything about it except telling their customers to send it in for repair. No thanks. Don't buy it. Yes, it printed unbelievably nice pictures when it worked, but now it's a giant paper weight that I'm about to throw out.
This docking station just quit working after a couple of days; the sound stopped functioning. It was almost like something shorted out; I was disappointed, as was my 8-yr old daughter.
I followed the video instructions every thing seemed fine. When I put it all back together nothing happened.took itapartt and the connector prongs came off the circuit board and and was it.
When I opened box I found one button on front of instrument was bent and not usuable. Whether it was caused by shipping, or defective, I do not know. Many attempts to call GoVideo were fruitless.
I took a chance after seeing the previous two reviews saying that the seller does not ship the correct item, because this item is provided by more than one seller and I couldn't tell which seller had been the problem.Well, I can definitively say that sunvalley tech is NOT the seller to buy from.They shipped the keyboard unbelievably fast - but it is the wrong keyboard. It is wider than my entire laptop. Either they sent the wrong item, or the product listing that says it is compatible with the Acer Aspire 1410 is incorrect.Either way, DO NOT BUY.
Just got the band for my new 2G shuffle & it won't fit in any way, shape or form. Very aggravating.
It wasn't absolutely special and a need to have at all. All these things work pretty much the same and basically they really all suck. Radio stations, sound quality coming out of your speakers, it just sucks pretty much. Just go for the gusto and spend the money to have your car (pre 2007) wired for a direct IPOD connection from your local radio/alarm/car electronics installation ladies. How yewww doinn?
I am sure the product is just fine. I did't pay attention to the dimensions. I have an old school ipod Nano 1G and it does not fit in the least.
I was very unhappy with this product. The information on the web site states that this is good for chargers. When I received the product the packaging clearly stated that it is not for use with chargers. That was the only use I had for the adapter. I returned it and the cost of shipping, as I expected, and the cost of the prepaid label were deducted from my refund. I feel that I was penalized for incorrect information posted on the web site. I am usually very satisfied with my purchases from Amazon but this was not the case for this order.
I ordered the hdmi cable and granted it was a cheap price but when it arrived the construction quality was horrible. The cable was very thin the thinest hdmi cable that ive ever seen... I hooked it up to my surround sound and the performance was horrible could barely hear sound coming out of the speakers...In short i guess you get what you pay for with this product. Its better to spend the extra money for a better quality product.I would never buy this product again.
They work and the price is right, but out of the 8 I bought I will have to return 1 due to the slider not wanting to slide very easily. I have other sliders from Phoenix Gold and these seem like they are more likely to fall apart after time. Also, upon closer examination it looks like the transformers and PC board were made in a cheap Chinese factory. That is not to say there are not great manufacturers in China, I just think that this was not made at one of them. I will keep my fingers crossed but I am not hopeful.
I AM STILL WAITING TO RECEIVE THE TWO GPS UNITS I ORDERED ON 9-25-08I SURE HOPE TO HAVE THEM BY XMAS !!
I saw other positive reviews on Amazon and decided it would be worth it to take a chance. The package arrived very fast from Databazaar and it was well wrapped.The toner installed easily, and it worked perfectly for about a week. One day I started printing a document and a horrible buzzing noise emanated from the printer and the error light went on. After taking the thing apart and trying different fixes, I have never been able to get a proper print since then.I would buy the licensed one if I did it all over.
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.
The Nomad player adds nothing new to the table and as one of the previous reviews points out if you buy this device with harddrvie seperatly the price goes way up. Overall I guess this could be a good deal if you planned on selling it on Ebay, but as for the player I would just move onto the IPod.Everything this device does well the IPod does better sorry Nomad...
If all you are looking for is a memory card reader so you don't have to connect your camera then this is it. However this reader is 3X SLOWER than the reader in my camera!!My Olympus 4000 is 3x faster downloading the pictures than this reader is.I'm using Win2k so there were no drivers to load for either device.
I got this from a big chain store with high hopes.I can't find anything positive to say about it, oh maybe it doesn't require any installation.it is cheaply made, takes FOREVER to transfer pictures/data, and the icing on the cake, it left a crack in my SDHC memory card. I wish I could get a refund for my memory card. Now i have to find a way to get the data off the cracked memory card - sure not worth the price of this cheap crap.Save the money for something better. Lexar and SanDisk have better products. In my ploy to save money, I'm going to spend more because of this wonderfully crappy reader.
I chose HP 3970 assuming it was good quality for the price, and that it would be easy to use with my HP Pavilion PC. It is a nice scanner, although a little slow, + does a decent job scanning, BUT the drivers/software is incompatible with a large number of systems. I learned this too late (after my 30 day return period), for i had only done test scans of photos and transparent materials, and a RESTART of my pc, not a cold boot. My pc will not cold boot with the scanner software installed, as there is a conflict with the NVIDIA video chipset which came with the HP pc. So, now i have a new scanner i cannot use without great pains. The next shopper should be forewarned to go to www.hp.com and search for the 3970's known incompatibilities BEFORE spending money. Good luck! :)
This is a nice printer - with one deal-breaker: It uses an insane amount of ink to clean itself!! I print color copies very infrequently as I also have an HP Laser printer on the same network. I use the HP for 99% of my printing (and I don't even use the HP that often!) The Brother MFC 5440 cn cleans itself so often that it uses up cartridges with which I have only made 6 or fewer color prints with!! To add insult to injury, if ONE of the three color cartridges is empty, it won't print a black-and-white page EVEN IF THE BLACK IS FULL!! If I had to do it all over again, I'd avoid Brother printers. They are just too thirsty. Oh, one last thing. I thought if I turned the power off to stop the cleaning (so much for the fax function), that would stop the cleaning and therefore save the ink. WRONG! One has to completely UNPLUG the printer in order to stop the automatic cleaning cycles!!!
According to the review on www.tomshardware.com this DVDRW can read old and scratched DVDs and this is absolutely TRUE. But writing skills is amazingly poor. I already exchanged one because smoke was coming out from it. New one damaging during the recording process 40% of DVDs. Nero some times showing funny message. "Focus Tracking Error ...". Validation of recorded disks failing in 99%. It doesn't matter DVD is brand name or generic.
I read numerous reviews that spoke of static sound and the speakers just stop working one day. Should have listened better. I thought maybe it was just a few that were bad ... mine was one of them. I heard the static in the speakers the first day, but tried to pretend it wasn't there. After about 3 months it would not charge the ipod when it was docked, and then a few weeks later it just stopped working. The power light was on, with and without the battery/charging cord and still no sound. Should have listened!!! Junk! And I thought, "It's only $30 dollars, if it doesn't work, at least I'm not losing that much money." Well, there goes $30 dollars!
This mouse sucks! That is the nicest way I can put it. I would have given it 1 star, but it does technically work. I hate the way that it feels. I know that this is personal preference, but my husband and my daughter do also. It is hesitant to move around the screen, but the worst part is the scroll function. Maybe I should rephrase that and call it the scroll malfunction. It takes forever to get from the top to the bottom of the page and you have to keep clicking it. That is the most irritating part of using it. Mine had to be directly in front of the receiver in order to work right and for that you might as well get one with a cord. Basically this thing had to go. I replaced it with the Logitech MediaPlay Cordless Mouse and it is doing great. All of the features function perfectly. Take it from me, this one is not worth the trouble.
The technical details describe that this works with iPhones. I just received it and tried to charge multiple iPhones. Nothing happens. This probably works for iPods but I would not recommend purchasing this for iPhones.
I bought this thermal paste and theCooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1to cool my AMD 8-core FX-8120, they arrived a few days later, so when i installed my new heatsink i used theStarTech.com 1.5g Metal Oxide Thermal CPU Paste Compound Tube for Heatsink Cooling SILVGREASE1 (Silver)instead of the stock one that came with the cpu cooler and the result was a mess, temp went over 86 C while running stress test on Prime95, i tried everything i imagine, played with the speed of the fans, undervolt the cpu and nothing, until i decided to remove that silver waste in order to apply the stock thermal paste from Cool Master, check again the temps with Prime95 and i got an amazing 43 C while overclocked!, so my advice to you, if you have a gear similar than mine, do not waste your money on this thermal paste.
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!!!
I'm a fairly saavy computer user and was unable to get this range extender to work. After a three hour conversation with customer service (read: India), they told me they were unable to help. Also, they candidly admitted that the product has shortcomings and they cannot guarantee correct functionality when WEP is enabled.Unless your name is Bill Gates or you have A LOT of spare time to waste, do not consider buying this product. Really.
Is NOT PnP.Don't be fooled by the little box housing on the cable, all that is inside of this 'active' adaptor is a 220pF capacitor. This is not an active adaptor, you can't use it with your keyboard and mouse unless they are electrically USB.
This printer prints GREAT, but that is if you want to be buying cartridges for it every other week and if you want to waste all of your time doing nozzle checks and head cleanings.I am a scrapbooker, I print out A LOT of my logos, titles and pieces and half of the time it either has a black wheel ink line, there are fading lines in my work, or one color JUST won't print.So please I am just trying to save you some money, stay away from this one:(
Purchased this item, received it and it did not work. Returned it, got replacement and it did not work either. Using either the rechargeable that came with it or fresh batteries, unit would not send signal to headset. Have received credit for both units and have bought another brand that works just fine.
I liked the idea of this product, and it worked pretty well -- for a week.It literally came apart in my hand when I tried to pull the unit from my DC power outlet [VW Jetta, not a tricky location]. The plastic casing is pretty easy to pull apart, the red wire pulled off the circuit board. I'm not a big guy and there was no abuse, just a simple pull and a surprise.I called Satechi's customer service line, a very nice woman instructed me to send an email to "Sales" and give my order info and a brief explanation of what happened.I did. Nothing. This was months ago.So, a great idea but cheesy construction and a disconnect in service.I bought a newer edition Transdock for iphone instead and dropped back to my bluetooth headset. :(
I purchased this SuperDVD product based on my experiences with Iomega in the past. This time I have to say that I was disappointed. Much to my dismay I found that it is limited as to what cd-types it supports. As a software developer we have a need to produce a lot of cd-copies each week. This one will not burn &quot;silver&quot; cd's. They are a relatively new item (couple of years) but every other burner in the office handles them just fine. Support from Iomega is limited to a &quot;sorry your cd's are not on our approved list&quot; and we have no plans to add any. It is too bad that the limited list is not on the packaging or sales liturature. In fact you are led to believe that all major cd-brands are supported. When contacted support told me to use only Verbatim or Memorex.On the bright side it is easy to use and the hot burn UI works well.
I can not write a review on this product as product was never received, Due to poor incorrect shipping procedures. This was my 1st time in years using amazon, and my experiance has been very bad. To date the purchase price has still not been refunded to me, nor have I heard anything regarding it. I will not be using amazon again
Love this product. I own this CD player but need to replace it after 15 years of constant use. I teach music and I use it in the classroom. Easy to use. However I think it was packed improperly and broke along the way. Something was loose when I took it out of the box. Had to send it back. But I will find another.
The product was awesome!! Unfortunately, my head is smaller in size, and the earclips just fell over the sides of my ears. The sound was fab, I have no complaints in the product itself, just that they didn't fit:)
radio doesn't work, intercom is alright, wouldn't buy again, product support sucks.
I got this mp3 player about a year ago and I've been somewhat satisfied with its performance, even though it as a very bad designed interface to load songs to the player, it is incredibly slow (USB 1.1) and I had to reinstall the firmware at least two times becuse of data corruption. I can live with that. The problem came last week when I got a flickering of death. The screen just flickers all the time. The player doesn't respond to any command, it is not recognized by the computer, no way to reinstall firmware... nothing. It just died, and of course is out of warranty. I called Philips support (horrible by the way) and they said that they would repair the player only if it was under warranty. I explained to the guy that it was out of warranty but I was willing to pay for the repair. He said... "no, we only repair electronics that are under warranty. Take the player to an electronic repair shop, they might be able to help". Well, there are no electronic repair shops in this area with the knowledge to repair this thing, so basically I am stuck with a $150 (what I paid originally) paperweight. Thank you Philips!. I won't buy from you again!!.
The description and picture for the item I was purchasing was a 4 port drop amplififer and I received a single port drop amplifier. So I am having to return the item received before using it.
The top volume setting is way too quiet. I work with an oven close to me, and can barely hear the radio when it's turned up. Speakers put out a constant faint buzz also. Not very good quality!
Imagine "To Kill a Mockingbird".Now, take away Atticus.Then, take away a social conscience.Finally, remove any sort of satisfying conclusion to the story.Add 100 or so pages of very dense narrative about very vague characters.Stir in lots of critical hype.You've got "The Little Friend."There are a few bright spots. Harriet, like Scout, is an engaging character. The snake hunt has some suspense. The Sunday school and Bible camp passages are fun, as well. However, most of the story seems as unfocused and annoying as Harriet's sister and mother.
So I got this as a christmas gift one year and was very happy with it. It's a great mp3 player with a good navigation menu (much better than a sansa or an iPod), good features, and great sound quality. It was all I just perfect for about the first year. Thats when the problems started. One day it froze up, but I reset it, no problem. About two months later it froze again. And again. And again. And again. Lately it won't even turn on long enough to hit the play button before it freezes. As one could imagine, it's completely useless now. I'm looking into replacing it with either a Sony Walkman or a Creative Zen (the new one, not a Zen V) and I hope whatever I decide on will be more reliable. Overall, I would not suggest this to anyone, because even though it seems great, the reliability of the software leaves something to be desired.
I just was recently given this DVD player as a christmas gift. The DVD player worked perfict with great video and stereo sound when I got it, and only skipped on a few DVD's. Then in augest the DVD player just suddenly decided it didn't want to turn on anymore, and now I'm stuck with a broken DVD player. I tried to replace the fuse in the player but it still didn't want to turn on, and when I tried to contact Magnavox support, they had nothing on this issue. In my opinion, this player isn't worth your time.
Bought this cable for 60 cents...and got something that was worthy of...oh...about 60 cents. If you are serious about getting good quality video and audio in your home theatre setup, invest in some quality cables.Bought a cable from Sony to hook up my PS3 haven't had an ounce of regret in that purchase despite the much higher price! Quality is much much better.As for this 60 cent cable...maybe Ill use it as a spare piece of rope. Of course, I could always just give it away for free...all you would have to do is pay $50 for shipping. &lt;smack>
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.
Equipment works OK. But installer put the equipment in a location that was fine in the winter. Now the leaves come out and big problem. Every time it rains and the system shouts down. The installer has moved away and Direct TV has no interest in helping me correct the problem. Be very cafeful if you chose Direct TV they are not that much better than Cable TV.
I bought, stuck it in my Canon S-200 and then formatted it. It went from 256mb to 16 mb. I couldn't get it to work properly with my camera so I had to return it. What a waste of time.
If you need to add a phone extension without cables or need to hook up a fax machine this product is ok, but for modems and internet connections, your speed will go dooooooown to 9600 or even less.
The connection into my tv became loose and I would lose the picture. After working with it a few times to make the connection, it finally fell apart completely. You get what you pay for.
I've owned this unit for about three years, using it lightly (I don't drive much, and usually listen to the radio). When it worked it sounded decent. After a year or so, it sometimes had problems: wouldn't read any CD (purchased, or burned), and the volume knob wouldn't work and it would go to zero volume. These occurred randomly several times. The CD would work again in a few minutes to a few days. Pulling off the detachable face and putting it back sometimes got it working again (or was it coincidence?) The CDs I played have always been clean and in good condition. The volume knob alsways worked correctly after a few seconds. During the past few weeks the CD player has not worked at all. I gave up and got rid of the Aiwa. I did meet someone who has the same unit and they said theirs has worked perfectly, and he uses it often.
this case looks sleek and light, but its not. my 680 fits perfectly in the case, but thats as far and the good qualities go. heres a list of the negative points. the screen protecting panel is ridiculous, its near impossible to type with it closed because the space bar key is unreachable. the stylus is incredibly hard to remove with this case on. you cannot hear phonecalls because the front panel is so thick your ear is almost an inch away from the speaker. the SD card slot has absolutely no access, and finally the phone can simply fall out the top of the case because it is not held in at all.
Although the AC Adapter still works, the wires were exposed through the plastic after only a week. Furthermore, many times after I plug it into my computer, the screen flashes meaning that the adapter is not constantly charging my computer.
The hardware functions well. The TV viewing software works well. The Video editing software, Studio PCTV is more than a little difficult to install. Once it is installed, it is unreliable. One needs only to visit the manufacturer's web site,......, and look at the tech assist section to get a taste of what to expect. Mainly the user will need to be able to download an uninstaller program( to use after each install attempt to clear the registry because the uninstall feature doesn't work completely), and an upgrade to the supplied program. These downloads will help, but will still not make the program trouble free. Expect system lock ups, fatal errors etc. These problems seem to exist for any processor/windows combination. All drivers associated with video card, and sound if they are more than a year or so old wil likely need upgrading. These comments apply to the video editing program. There are other video editors available for use some free, some expensive and some in the middle. These will work. Some are recommended by frustrated customers on the above mentioned Mfr's web site. The TV viewing, capture program works much better. You will be satisfied with it. Advice- If you are a beginner and want make movies, or rather mpegs out of movies, plan on some other software. If you want ot watch TV on your computer, this will work great.
After returning two malfunctioning HP960c printers due to frequent paper jams, we bought the HP940 hoping it would work better. It was worse. The paper jammed or was shredded every second page. It took a great deal of time to print even one document. We tried the more expensive HP paper and the paper jams continued at the same rate. We were unable to print any envelopes at all due to repeated jamming. It is clear that the paper feeding mechanism is defective in these HP printers.We've had HP printers for years with no problems. We were loyal HP fans; however, we've had to return THREE of their printers in the past few weeks. That's unacceptable. We just returned the HP 940 and bought a Canon S630. So far, no problems with the Canon--a relief!
I bought this mouse for the presentation. But, if the distance between mouse and access point is more than 4 feet or there are some obstacles between them, the mouse will not work. This is just a garbage, not a mouse. Don't buy this.
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.
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.
After using this unit for a month the hard drive just quit recording!I had it sent in 3 times to Sharp Repair , every single time came back in the same state it was beforet(unrepaired) but with a note from Sharp Tech Dept that nothing is wrong with the unit!Only after filing a complaint with Better Business Bureau they decided to refund me the money I paid for the unit because THE UNIT CANNOT BE REPAIRED!A Class Action Lawsuit should be filed against them because I think they knew that something is wrong with the design of this particular model but they still do not want to admit it!
I had no trouble setting it up at all, although it worked less well than I had expected.However, after less than a year of use, it's dead. Completely.A minor matter -- some of the mounting hardware was missing from the box. Fortunately, I didn't really need it, but it was a bit annoying.
I guess the old saying is true, " YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR". All 3 HDMI cables I bought are faulty, they lose the picture and sound connection all the time. I keep having to re-plug them to get them to work for a little while. JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
After reading these reviews, I decided to purchase this card. This card does not work with windows 98SE. After a weekend of trying to get this card to work, I returned it and purchased a Belkin. I had the Belkin operational in less than an hour.If you have an older operating system, do NOT buy this card!!!
This is a very useful product - if you like making $3 coasters. I was in need of an external DVD writer, and purchased this product in part based on Iomega's experience and reputation in the portable device space. I am a network engineer by trade, so needless to say I am somewhat resourceful in troubleshooting P.C. hardware and O/S issues. I have try have tried to create NTSC DVDs from projects created using the Sonic MyDVD software that is bundled with the device, as well as Intervideo WinDVD Creator, using several different PCs running both Windows 2000 and XP (fully patched). So far I have been able to create exactly ONE usable DVD in approximately 15 attempts. The problem is roughly the same each time - the software locks at the end of the burn phase. And, in typical device-with-bundled-software fashion, neither Iomega or Sonic's online tech support offers advice or even recognition of an issue. If you still want to roll the dice with this thing, my advice would be to purchase from somewhere where you have had good experience with the return policy.
I just purchased the DLO transmitter for my Sandisk C240. It sounds HORRIBLE! You might be able to hear the music but you won't be able to hear the words. I guess I was expecting more like being able to actually hear the song. I am returning this back to the store asap. I wonder if the other brands sound any better?
The cable I received does not match the picture; the connectors are much smaller. I'm returning this cable today. I used this cable to connect my PlayStation 3 to my 2009 LG-brand television. There was a constant, annoying flicker present both when viewing Blu-Ray movies at 1080p and when playing games at 720p. I replaced the cable with another one that I have, a thicker cable with larger connectors, and the flicker went away. I suspect (as other reviewers have also pointed out) that this is a Category 1 cable (rather than the more expensive Category 2 type), but it couldn't provide basic picture quality at 720p as Category 1 is supposed to do.
As a TiVo user, I had several programs on the hard drive that I wanted to transfer to DVD. After a trip to Best Buy, I bought the CyberHome DVR 1600. It played DVDs fine and my one attempt at recording was a success. However about four months after I bought it, just this week in fact [12/19/2005], it started to have difficulty loading commercial pre-recorded DVDs. Those that would load would momentarily freeze during playback. As attempts to play disks progressed, it finally stopped loading any DVDs. The troubleshooting guide is less than informative. It states that all of the problems with non-playback are from wrong region DVDs, dirty DVDs, or upside-down disks. Upside-down disks? The disks all played fine on both Sony and Pioneer players. I should have known that a sub-$100 recorder would be junk. Since the unit's more than three months old, it isn't worth spending anymore money on sending it back to CyberHome for repair.
I purchased this cover to protect my palm. While it certainly has done that, it hasn't lasted very long. I have had it for less than a year and the hinge has already snapped. I don't knock it around - I keep it safely stored in a briefcase. But, I do use it a lot. So, I guess the sheer quantity of opening and closing put too much stress on it. Funny, because isn't that the purpose of a cover - to open and close? Big disappointment for this cheap piece of plastic.
This stereo was broken right out of the box. CD tracks would play for 30 seconds, then stop inexplicably, and an "Err" message would be displayed. (Error) This problem was not covered in the troubleshooting section of the manual. I tried many different CDs, including a brand new one that had never been played. No luck. Too bad, because the sound quality was good and aesthetically, the stereo looked great.I do NOT recommend purchasing from J&R;, either directly or through Amazon. I immediately called J&R; customer service about the busted stereo, and they told me to call TEAC customer service to try to fix the problem! (which, I found out later, was a long distance phone call) Some nerve. The correct customer service response would have been to apologize and offer to refund my money in full, but instead, I was given the run-around, then told that my original shipping cost would not be refunded. HUH?? Do not buy from J&R;.
Although it did seem to power up the wheel, it was not recognized at all by XP (I understand this, as the wheel is not plug and play) but the installation of many different drivers and software did not help. Threw it and the wheel away. Getting a new USB wheel for xmas, I hope.
This thing is the biggest piece of junk, I just bought it and the menu won't even come up. I have tried hooking it up 10 different ways and still nothing. I contacted their customer support and got No response. I downloaded their firmware upgrade and it wouldn't even load. Trust me when I say follow the old saying "You Get What You Pay For" buy a great brand name and get a great product, buy a cheap brand name and get a cheap product.
Theoretically, an HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. I ordered this one because it's cheap and had good feedback, but unfortunately my experience was anything but positive. The cable doesn't work. I plugged in my ps3 - at first, random bits of noise/white lines would show up on the screen. In the span of one day of use, the cable started to short out - I would lose the connection. Then it stopped working altogether - still in the same day. Simply put, a piece of junk that doesn't work.
"While it worked in the sense of, It was recognized, It would not put out use-able video when i tested the same set up with a working cord. The cord i recieved was deffective, And while i did try to contact the company, Could not figure out how to get a refund ect. Returning it would be pointless as it would cost too much to do as it is so cheap anyways. I wish i could get decent service"
You have an external fan to spare. It was lightweight and did everything I asked of it. The wi-fi was weak but I bought a Lynksis card for it.Then after two months the fan went out. After that it would overheat in a heartbeat. Using an external fan I was able to keep it cool enough to take all MyDocuments off it.Customer service was prompt and courteous. The gave me an RMA to return the machine at my expense.As I bought the machine at Sams Club I returned it and they gave me my money back with no hastle.When it worked, I loved it...When it died I was sad. A fond memory of a relationship gone sour.I'm going to try Dell.
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!!!
This is a cheap UV filter and if you are only using the 50mm f/1.8 lens to shoot indoor portraits, don't bother with this.
I agree that the material used in this hard case is kind of cheap... but the other reviewers who have said that this case saved their Palm V from certain destruction have convinced me to use it. here are my other thoughts on this product:CLOSING THE CASE: At first, I couldn't get the case to close all the way. After removing it and replacing a couple of times it finally worked and now it closes nicely. The spine on the case must not have been centered when I inserted it into the slot on my Palm.HOT SYNC: Very very easy...just put your cradle on an upside down coffee cup (note to morons: please dump out your coffee first) and then open the front and back so the Palm V is completely exposed. This works just fine and won't crowd your desk.Overall nice product design but I wish the &quot;anodized aluminum&quot; surface felt like metal rather than coated plastic. You may not want to pay $30-$40 for this case, but think about the alternative if your Palm takes a spill!
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAMERA FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW I BOUGHT IT WHEN DIGITAL CAMERAS WERE STILL PRICEY PAID ABOUT $225.00 I HAVE BEEN SHOPPING FOR A NEW CAMERA AND HAVE DECIDED TO BUY THE KODAK Z740THIS WAS MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA THE REVIEWS AT THE TIME I BOUGHT IT WERE VERY GOOD FOR THE MONEY BUT THAT WAS THEN AND THIS IS NOW AND NOW YOU CAN GET MORE CAMERA FOR YOUR MONEY!THIS CAMERA HAS ONE MAJOR FLAW YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE BATTERY DOOR I DON'T KNOW IF FUJI HAS FIXED THE ISSUE ON NEWER VERSIONS OF THIS OR NOT BUT ALOT OF THE REVIEWS I READ WHEN I BOUGHT MINE MENTIONED THIS THE DOOR POPS OPEN VERY EASY IF YOU HAPPEN TO BUMP IT AND OUT COMES YOUR BATTERYS ON THE GROUND IF YOU GET ONE OPEN THE DOOR AND CAREFULLY BEND THE METAL TAB LATCH OUT A LITTLE THIS SEEMS TO HELP HOLD A BIT BETTERALSO A SMALLER FLAW IS THE SLIDEING LENS COVER DOOR IT HAS TO "CLICKED" ALL THE WAY OPEN FOR THE CAMERA TO WORKAS FAR AS PICTURES IT TOOK PRETTY GOOD PICTURES AT FIRST BUT OVER TIME THE IMAGE QUALITY DOSEN'T SEEM AS GOOD AS IT WASTHIS IS A VERY BASIC CAMERA WITH VERY BASIC FEATURES EASY TO OPERATEGIVEN THE CURRENT PRICE AND FEATURES OF DIGITAL CAMERAS I THINK I WOULD LOOK ELSEWHERE
I've had this radio for a week and it's been a slow and painful death. From the start i noticed that I can't hear it while the water is running because it's not loud enough. Then, the tuner stopped working properly and the stations were all off by a frequency or 2. This morning, I couldn't hear anything but white noise... This thing is a waste of money! We had a sharper image one previously which was great but it broke cause it fell off the wall (suction cups!)...
The cartridge life is pathetic and a rip off, sorry to say. It doesn't bode well for the company in terms of ethical advertising. i feel like i am replacing one each month with about 500 pages -- very limited use. In a short period of time, i have paid more for the cartridges than i did the darn printer. I am averaging $800 per year for cartridges.You have got to be kidding.The printer itself is ok so far, however.I would suggest if there are "compatible" cartridges at significantly less price, they may be worth trying, especially if they advertising the same specs. does anyone have any experience with similar products?Thank you.
I have tried these at least 5 times and I'm done. My ears are smallish (not freakishly, I am a girl) I even put the smallest attachments on, but by the end of my workout my ears are throbbing and somewhat numb. I kept giving them a chance trying different positions because I really wanted to like these. Because my ears are smallish regular buds fall out of my ears it's is SO frustrating. If you have suggestions for sport earbuds that work well with small ears please feel free to 'comment' your suggestion.
I purchased this DVD player a few weeks ago in search of an inexpensive DVD player that also offered DivX playback. It seemed to work great the first few days but I began to notice problems the first time I tried to play DivX movies. Ever few minutes, the video would skip for about a second. Initially attributing this to burning issues, I tried several more discs with the same problem. These discs also play fine on other players. Now I am also having playability issues with retail DVDs. These are brand new, never before played DVDs. For some reason almost halfway through the movie the video stuck but the counter continued to go on the display. I figured it just had issues with layer breaks, but a few minutes later it froze again and I was unable to get it to unfreeze. I have since gone back to using my cheap Wal*Mart DVD player and using my computer for DivX. After the aggravation and irritation (not the mention the money) this has caused me, I wouldn't recommend this DVD player to anyone.
When I order this product I realized that it needed speakers so I had to order something else in place of it. Amazon is a good place to buy any kind of product and I will be doing more business in the near future.Thanks Amazon!
I have to agree with the consensus here, it's too small for the average user. Unless you plan on carrying your extra set of batteries in another bag, I would stay away. Hence, I'm returning mine.
Poor design- speakers fire up & down in relation to ipod or only one speaker fires at you at 90* rotation. No power lite so easy to forget its on, low volume and tinny at max input. OK for a quiet environment but even low background noise will wash it out. Keep looking- there are better front firing units here for about $10 more- very well worth spending the extra money.
This is an Update...If I had it my way I would rate this a minus 5Previous Review: This is the absolute worse piece of junk I have ever purchased. It ranks in the category of snake oil. I installed this and had a loss of 75% of my digital signal. What was worse the reception was totally useless. I would never recommend this product to anyone! If you are considering this go to your closet and get out a wire hanger, connect it to your TV and you will have a better signal than this piece junk.Update: The Vendor sent out another TV-42 to replace the supposedly defective one. My opinion has not changed! This one did work but reception was terrible. I can get a better signal from rabbit ears. If you're using this on a dish with FTA this device will eventually fry your FTA Receiver. I don't know how the feed back occurs but after removing the TV-42 Antenna my other box worked fine. To receive a signal you do have to have your receiver ON. You will not get a signal if your receiver is off. This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever purchased and it has now cost me the price of two FTA receivers ($400+).
Camera has good features and software, but after 2 days of usage, two defects make it an unsatisfying deal:1)Battery life-time is ridiculous. To add insult, camera comes with no charger nor adapter.2)Optical viewfinder is worthless, does not allow to frame a shot. Its angle is strikingly smaller that the actual zoom/lens angle. You cannot frame a shot unless you use the LCD viewfinder screen, which entails holding the camera away from face, resulting in more unsteady/blurry shots.
The first and only time I have ordered something from your company, you sent me the wrong item. Instead of sending me a 'Canon USB Cable IFC 400PCU' for my Canon Camera, you sent me a generic usb without the cylindrical filter/buffer that should be attached to the cord and which is shown in the picture for the item I purchased. I would say that I was displeased with my purchase and most likely will not buy anything from you again. Thank you very much and have a Wonderful Holiday season.
Bought this about 1 1/2 years ago and wish I didn't. Almost immediately I had problems with the print quality, then it suddenly stopped working altogether. The closest repair facility is over an hour away in another state so I called tech support. The guy was friendly and we tried a bunch of things that didn't work. He sent me a "new" printer for free and I sent mine back in the box the new one came in. Turns out the "new" one didn't work (after a couple hours of trying to figure out what I did wrong I finally realized it wasn't me).So I returned that one for #2. That one lasted two days and stopped working too! So I gave up. I bought a different brand and won't buy a Canon again. Thought they had a good reputation but there are many other brands out there. Keep looking!
I agree with the recent reviews. Mysteriously, my printer stopped printing all of a sudden. It still scans and reads my media card. It will not print or run a self test. I contacted Epson and, after waiving the $9.95 fee to continue the phone call, they instructed me to clean the heads which did nothing but drain my cartiridges. I, too, went out and purchased all new cartridges. Still no improvement. I am in need of a new printer now and am tempted to buy another Epson only to get my money out of the new cartridges but I'm sure I'll buy a Lexmark instead. As a side note, before it quit, it did print beautifully..photos and text.
I bought this turntable from Best Buy a few years ago and it did survive fine between all the moving I did in college, except it eventually half-broke, and ironically, it broke after sitting on a desk for months, not from a move. The motor goes at the wrong speed and sometimes the table needs help getting started. I don't know how common the breaking I experienced is, but if the electronics and mechanics are designed such that things like this happen, I doubt the quality of even a working model.Play it safe and buy a turntable with lots of reviews, and with no "it just broke" reviews like this one.
Disk should be for transfer data. All I got was trouble. I have to throw it away
The product was inferior and didn't work with my system. I was very disappointed and I had to buy a modem at Best Buy. This caused alot of axiety in my household because my huband uses the same modem for his lap top. His patience wore very thin. By the way, this was a used produMotorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 eXtreme Broadband Cable Modemct registered in someone elses name. We were never told this information when I bought it.Sharon Pawlowski
the Kodak EasyShare dock is good in theory, but comes up short in the real world. The dock claims to be designed for the Kodak Z series camera. It wasn't until I spent the money had the dock at home that I realized that the dock "fits" my camera, but the rechargeable battery it comes with is not for my model Camera. Not only does the battery that came with it not compatible, but the battery I need is an additional $24.00 on top of the $44.00 I already laid out for the dock. If I new the dock didn't come with the right battery up front, I would have looked at other options.I also doesn't help that the battery I need is on backorder everywhere and I have to use AA batteries in the meantime. Another extra waste of money.The Dock DOES fit my camera, and the adapter plate from the Camera does go on the dock. Let's hope the dock actually charges the battery when I finally get it.--- Unrelated to the dock itself, if my camera required a special rechargeable battery, it should have come with it. Buying all the accessories later only works if they are all truly universal.DRW
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)
I never came across a DVD whether my own recordings, or scratched/damaged factory jobs that wouldn't play.The problem is that of the two I bought, one only lasted about 3 months. Phillips promptly replaced it and told me to just throw the bad one away. An indicator of the disposability of the product. This one went to storage so I don't know how well it is holding up after a year.The other one lasted a year and one month before it decided to not eject or load DVDs any more.Bottom line is it works great, but you have to consider it disposable after a year or buy some kind of extended product replacement warranty if you can find it.My advice - look elsewhere. Maybe a brand that starts with an "A".
My item was delayed by at least 6 days for unnamed handling problems. What a pain!
The VR-1 does seem to level the volume some but not enough. The commercials aren't quite as blasting but I still find the need to reduce the volume during commericals, not as much as before, but still have to do it. So net effect if you can tolerate not as loud as before you'll be happy. If louder at all is intolerable check other devices.
Having owned several HP printers over many years, I have noticed a steady and unforgivable decline in the quality of this company's printers with each successive model. The final straw for me is the 7960, by far the worst HP printer I have owned. While producing acceptable prints under most conditions, this printer's liabilities far outweigh its benefits. The workmanship of the unit itself is the flimsiest and most disappointing I have encountered. And the printer's lack of consistent compatibility with the two separate computers I have used it with is both annoying and inexcusable for a supposedly renowned printer company. Bad drivers have caused numerous problems and the driver updates usually make the situation only marginally better. Plus the printer's general overuse of ink and poor paper and envelope handling make the overall experience of owning one distinctly unappealing. This is my last HP printer - I'll be switching to Epson.
This telescope was a vast dissappointment.Easy to assembleImpossible to locate and track objects in the night sky withDon't waste your money on a Bushnell product unless you get a chance to try it out before you purchase it.We are now thinking about hanging flower pots from it! Can't think of any other useful purpose!?
its ok for windows, but since it uses a Realtek chipset, its terrible under linux, you have to compile the driver. agh.Simontek
I purchased 3 of these cables. I gave one away, and kept 2 for myself. Just the other day one of the cables went bad due to MINOR moving of cables around this one. I replaced it with the spare I had and that one still works.. So you may have a 50-50 shot at how long they last. If its not something important or something that may move at all you may be alright.. otherwise you may want to consider a more robust cable - these are so skinny compared to all my other HDMI cables.
I was so hoping that these little beauties would be the answer to my prayers of a great sounding earbud that wouldn't fall out of my ears on the slightest tug. I have been purchasing this Sony line for 8 years and consistently find the sound quality to be superior to anything in its price range. The only problem was their tendency to become dislodged when very sweaty or if they got slightly entangled with my clothes. I had read that you needed to have the perfectly sized ears for these to be effective, and my wife has always told me mine are very cute, but, alas, it isn't enough. Although they sound great as usual, the configuration seemed too big to secure them around the back of my ear.I returned them for an even earlier model than the 71/81 SL series because I wanted a shorter one piece cord. The 51's are awesome.Thanks for trying Sony. Maybe next time.
This is a joke for PC users. You do not get true USB connectivity with this adapter. You still get the same slow serial transfer speed givent that the uart int the Palms is not USB.
I have owned this remote for at least a year and my cradle has finally quit altogether. Before I bought this remote, I too read all of the reviews about the bad cradle, but figured that I would try it and just return it if the cradle gave me any trouble. What I did not anticipate was that this could be a deteriorating issue. I started having problems 5-6 months into ownership. I would have to wiggle it a little bit to make good contact, but I could live with this. After a few more months, the wiggling became more vigorous and I started to experience the remote losing contact while in the cradle and the unit would not charge after being in the cradle allnight. After about a year, the unit would not make contact with the charging pins unless I added weight on top of the remote while in the cradle. The weight needed to get progressively heavier until the last few months I have needed to use a hardcover book! Now the unit will not charge no matter what I do - essentially useless now because of the bad cradle. I cannot figure out why this is happening - perhaps the base is warping over time? Either way, I am very surprised that they are still selling this unit and it has not been discontinued. Beware that even if the cradle works when you first get it, it will likely fail over time.
I should have known better than to order this type of device as it had no instructions and I know nothing about MP3 devices. I ordered it simply by brand name, but I could not get it to work and I sent it back.
First thing I want to say is.... This struck me as odd and if you bought one of these keyboards please comment on this...... When I opened the box keyboard comes in....... the keyboard is not wrapped in plastic like most new products are..... the charger was, it had protective plastic tape and so did the power cord and the flash drive.... but the most important item in box (keyboard) was just laying there as if this wasnt the first time the box was opened?????Ok, I bought this keyboard the other day because it had everything I was looking for??? Even though it hit the market in 2006 and they havent come up with a replacement for it yet.... I thought, what the heck Ill buy it!!!! So im excited to have this new key board until I realize it wont take a charge!!!! I go to the logitech web site to find info saying the green battery light should be solid green...... All I was getting after 2 days on the charger was a hint of green on the Im out of juice side of indicator light!!!! I wrote logitech about problem, and after 4 days have heard nothing from them????So being its a 2006 keyboard and the fact they dont give a crap if your having a problem with brand new bad as* keyboard.. I would stay far away from this gem....... Unless you want to waste your time jumping through the hoops to return it.I will say amazon made it easy to return but who wants to go through all that crap..... we want to get what we are paying for!!!!!So now im going to give the logitech...... yes I said logitech K800 keyboard a try???? they say its a dream.... we will see...... I also now need a mouse so I added this little bad ass Logitech m525 mouse it has 3 year battery life???????Logitech you better not let me down again other wise Ill tell everyone the truth about your products.....
I don't understand how this vacuum has such great reviews. Sure, it has a lot of metal parts. So what? It still works terribly.My main gripe is that this vacuum cannot clean hard floors. It will kick dirt and debris around all over the place though. Try vacuuming a hard floor bare footed and you will actually FEEL the debris hitting your feet as they are shot around.On carpet, this vacuum does better, but again, it will still kick dirt around.I want a vacuum that will suck dirt and debris up, not fling it around everywhere.Also, I'm not sure if this is due to our having dogs in the house, but whenever I use this vacuum, it immediately disperses a terrible smell consisting of hair, dander, and dirt. I'm not really experienced with different vacuums, but it seems to me that they shouldn't do this.I do not recommend buying this vacuum.
BE AWARE, this product doesn't kick in until manufacturer warranty expires. It doesn't serve as supplemental insurance. Getting any assistance is impossilble.
I bought this product wanting a inexpensive digital cam for my wife. right out of the box it didnt work. it wouldnt keep a charge for more than 20 minutes and even worse, wouldnt take a single picture.my wife spent several hours on the phone with Oregon scientific tech support. the sum total response she got is "Dunno, it doesnt work"not very helpful
The camera started showing problems two weeks into use. The winding mechanism would not rewind 36 exp rolls, then 24 exp rolls, then it wouldn't wind the film past the 4th or 5th exp on a fresh roll, and at the end, it wouldn't even spool up a fresh roll.It took pretty good pictures, I would say, but I'm not experienced at judging pictures. They were in focus and the exposure times got the balance between light and dark right. The film winding mechanism was a little loud for my taste.On the up side, because of its almost entirely plastic construction (I think the lens mount is plastic as well) the camera was light and easy to carry. On the down side, plastic obviously breaks quicker than metal. The auto-focus was pretty quick and if you understood where to point the lens, it was also correct.At the end of the day, for an amateur SLR that cost around a quarter of a thousand (including lens kit and bag), it's absolutely unacceptable that it should break so quickly. Pentax had better rethink their strategy.
I'm very disappointed with my Z53 after upgrading my operating system to Windows XP. There were several functions lost in XP that I used with Win98 and ME. The functions lost included printing banners, posters, booklets, iron ons and so on. Updating the driver from Lexmark for XP did not fix this problem. Lexmark has indicated to me that they do not intend to return the functionality of this printer using XP that I enjoyed with my old operating system.
save time money and headache dont buy....... if something goes wrong they dont make the part ........ espesially if the screen comes on then goes off .....blinking 3 times blue
I loved the size of this unit. I don't understand why so many other manufacturers have such big boxes. First six months it was fine, I had it set at 480P feeding a Samsung HLP 6361 and the picture was fine (I'm on the list to get a Samsung 941 as I want the 720P upconvert HDMI). Anyways, this thing doesn't read disks anymore, period. It started to freeze a few months ago and then just stopped working. Save your money
I found this works better attached to the back of a speedo than on my arm. It's just too big.
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.
After my DLO Transpod FM modulator decided to quit working in stereo after 4 months (sound would only come out of the left speakers, $100 flushed down the toilet) I decided I wanted a direct interface for my iPod. Best Buy has this Peripheral unit on sale for $99 and I had a gift card, so I thought I would give it a shot.If I didn't have prior electronics experience, I couldn't have to done the installation. The instructions aren't just bad, they are non-existent. Literally, there are no pictures, and it pretty much says "make the necessary connections". I thought it was a joke.The unit worked well for about 2 weeks. Now, it randomly pauses the music, turns off the iPod, crackles, and even will cause my stereo to say "XM ERROR" and shut down completely. Of course now it is like 35 days since I bought it and now I can't return it. Save your money if you ask me.
I opened the box and set up the tripod and the plastic handle broke off in my hand. I just sent it back. Sorry to have to write such a negative review, but it is what happened.
Pros:First I will say the sound on these headphones was quite good and set up was easy.Cons:I never before thought I had a small head but that is the only thing that I can figure out because these headphones felt huge on me. The ear cups covered so much of my ear that they rested on the pulse point just below my ear. Throw in that they are a bit heavy and it made me feel like I had high blood pressure because of the pressure the headphone put on that pulse point.Now I know this second point is really superficial but here it is. Because of the second outer headband I look like I'm trying to launch the space shuttle when I wear these headphones. I guess because I have a small head the inner band is low around my head and so there is a large amount of space between it and the outer headband. It makes me feel like I have radar antennae on when I'm walking around.Anyways, these were not for me and I ended up returning them and ordering theSennheiser RS120 Over-Ear 900MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradlewhich have been great.
This arm band is pretty good quality. I put my 80G zune in it and it fits great. Now I'm not a bodybuilder by any means but my arms are 17" and this band said it would go all the way up to 20". It's extremely tight on my arm and starts to cut off circulation after a while. Maybe a wrist band but not an arm band. I think my 2 year old son can use this while he is in the sandbox. I think if your arms are smaller than 16" it should work for 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!
I purchased a HDMI cable. I feel these cables are over rated, and over priced. I do not see any didfference in using this cable over the cables the manufacturer provide with a TV or blue ray or DVD player. A comsumer is better off spending there money on something else and using the cables that come with the device you purchase.HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
Poor construction quality. Noisey. 2 Dead Pixels. I would not buy another one.
somebody said they got a great cable through this item listing. The one I got is cheap, just like in the photo. It's ok but don't expect anything better.
I bought this DVD player for our trip to Disney. The unit worked as expected and we had no problems there.The surprise came after 4 months using this player a few minutes a day in the car. The DVD would take a LOOONG time to load and sometimes the video would freeze for a few seconds. I tried several DVDs, all ORIGINAL! At some point this device just gave up. I can't get it to play anything. It just gets stuck on the "Loading..." screen.After trying to contact Audiovox for a warranty repair I had an unpleasant surprise when I found out that Audiovox only gives a 90 day warranty on their products. Aside from the fact that their website is useless when it comes to getting warranty information, their customer service reps were almost laughing when I mentioned "Warranty repair". I paid $100 dollars for this P.O.S. and they wanted to charge me $75+2 way shipping for repairs. That's just ridiculous...Audiovox, say goodbye to my business as I say goodbye to this crappy and disposable DVD you sold me.
This product caused a lot of interference in my signal. It resulted in lines across the screen and a very unclear picture.
Don't buy this compass if you need to know any direction. If you know about where the sun sets, you will be more accurate than this "compass." It is impossible to use in the field. A waste of money: inaccurate to the max, impossible to maintain it level, etc. Just junk. They should give them away.
I'm a bit upset that I bought this great camera, then had to buy a rechargeable battery and charger pack to go with it, then bought another battery so I'd always have one spare charging. While I've really had good success with the camera (though its photos in dark places are lousy), when the batteries start running low, the CCD takes progressively worse photos. Now, the real icing on the cake is the rechargeable batteries start losing their capacity within 6 months, and by the time they are a year-and-a-half old, they only get 5 minutes of time on them before saying "Low Battery" and shutting down the camera. And that's with the LCD OFF!!! I'm not at all pleased. I will be buying two more, though, to extend the life of my lovely camera. It's cheaper to buy more batteries than a new camera, anyway...
I purchased the Black and Decker CPI100B to power my Pioneer Inno portable XM radio and portable Saitek speaker. When connecting both units to a fully charged CPI100B, the unit would cut out after 5 minutes. I then tried to power the portable speaker by itself with a 12W maximum output on the CPI100B and then unit would cut out after 20 minutes. The portable speaker typically lasts 2+ hours on 4AAA batteries so I was hoping for at least double the performance. The only use of this product would be to charge a cell phone or other very small electronic device. I doubt it could even power I cannot recommend this product and would advice people to not purchase it and perform research on a similar product.
I tried all the workarounds and terminal setting patches described by other reviewers. None worked for me on either an iBook or PowerBook (yes, the internal airport cards fail and are too expensive to replace). I wonder why it's so hard for Belkin to write a driver for Macs.
I bought this for my husband as a gift and was very unhappy when we discovered that he completely scratched off the code when he tried to get it. There was pretty much nothing we could do, so we basically lost $20. Be very careful when you scratch the code-use your nail or a coin and nothing else!
I PURCHASED A SET OF THESE 2 DAYS AGO AND PUT THEM TO THE TEST. THE RECEIVER WAS GREAT. LOUD AND CLEAR. THAT WAS THE ONLY THING GOOD ABOUT THESE RADIOS. AS FAR AS DISTANCE IT WAS UNDER A MILE EASY. THE WORST WAS THAT WHEN YOU TRY TO TALK ON THESE WHOS EVER LISTENING CANT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SAYING BECAUSE THERE IS SOME FLAW IN THE CIRCUITRY THAT CAUSES A TERIBBLE EHCO AND SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE IN A CAVE FAR AWAY. ALSO VERY POOR SCREEN LIGHTING. NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURES LOOK. MFG NEEDS TO BE REAL. TOO BAD IT COULD HAVE BEEN A NICE RADIO. DONT THE MFG CHECK THESE BEFORE THEY SELL THEM. ANYWAY IF YOU NEED A MARINE RADIO PORTABLE THAT YOU JUST WANT TO LISTEN TO THEN THIS ONES FOR YOU. IF YOU WANT TO TALK FORGET IT. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL.I TOOK MY SET BACK YESTERDAY AND GOT MY MONEY BACK.wally
I have two of these cables. One works perfectly, but the other has problems keeping the audio in sync with the video. If I hadn't gotten them so cheep. I would be more disappointed.
I bought a pair of Nikon NiMH rechargeable batteries for my Coolpix 2100 camera in May. The first time I used it, it was very good, but soon after it discharged quickly. By the fifth time, after one snap shot, the camera started to show the low battery symbol and it took a while for the camera to re-charge and re-shoot again. The result was many lost opportunities to take any good pictures. I just junked it, and bought a pair of Panasonic NiMH rechargeables and worked perfectly since.
Stay away from this retractable cable. The spring mechanism that enables it to retract broke almost immediately. The cord is fine but the build quality is shoddy. To be expected from something this cheap I suppose. Spend an extra few dollars and buy something better.
was worth what I paid for it, prong broke off right away,, wont try and save money on anything elec again,, have to pay for what you get,,
I bought this scanner on the advice of a friend who uses one for scanning negatives,and color photos,this scanner was a waste of money,it seems to increase the red tone in negatives and color photos,making them impossible to see what they are.
Mine wouldn't be recognized by windows most of the times. I had to reboot the machine in order for it to be recognized. When copying music some tracks would randomly appear twice. The wheel has a feel of cheap bicycle tyres. I returned mine.
I purchase 4 of these. 3 of the 4 ended up not working. Two of them would not turn on and the other one was very hard to turn on. I have returned all four of them. I found a similar version at Brookstone that are actually cheaper and seem to work much better. These ones are also very heavy and the brookstone ones are lighter and easier to keep on a keychain.
Bought this item and returned it the next day. I was hoping to reduce or eliminate the mechanical noise picked up on my Sony DCR-TRV 103 by using this microphone. Well, even in the 90 degree setting, the mechanical noise that my camcorder emits is still picked up. In fact it sounded as though I was hearing two sets of mechanical noise instead of one. This mic should cut out the on board mic (a stereo version already), but apparently did not. Went into my settings and tried channel 1 only, then channel 2 only, then 1 and 2. Did not make a difference. Only good thing I can say is it fit in the Sony shoe. Of course it is not made to work with the intelligent shoe and is powered by battery and plugs into the mic-in jack. Don't bother with this model.
Dead on arrival laptop - As soon as I powered on my new laptop for the 1st time , the battery icon said "replace now". After next boot said "not installed" and finally "not charging". Called apple support and they asked me to reset the SMC, which didnt solve the problem. SO they asked me to get a replacement. Before that, I Googled for issues on this new laptop and found many issues related to battery, the new graphic card and hard freeze, so decided to return this laptop instead of getting a replacement. Didn't want to be stressed out after paying 2000$ for a laptop. Would prefer a high end viao instead for 65% of the price. I think with the many design changes that happened year: new intel chip, new graphic card, apple has some design issues like the antennagate issue.
The mouse had pretty glow, thinking it was for gamers it have more precission and be more comfortable to use. The mouse was very big compared to my small hands. Then there were things side control buttons were extremely painful that kept get in way making my fingers raw. I bought it and was only able to use it for day but I was too tired to return item. It has lot of fancy features but unless you know about things like macros,etc it is bit confusing to use.
this is NOT region free. it DOES NOT play PAL. Do not waste your money. Do not buy this.This is a OOOOO product.
it has a variable voltage and amp rating, and only worked for a few hours before the laptop stopped receiving any power from it at all. FYI, i have an AC Adapter with the right voltage (from another laptop), so i know the problem is not the laptop.
This was a great mouse for the 4 months that it work correctly. The scroll wheel just went out.So much for the "Revolutionary hyper-fast scroll wheel"We will see how the warranty goes....
When i hook this up to my blu ray player the picture goes in and out, we need to keep reconnecting it. buy another cord
This "review" is for the Diamond Multimedia PVR550PCI Xtremetv Pvr Hardware Tv Tuner. More like a rant I suppose.This product is Absolute Garbage, card captures jerky, software is junk, I can't take this thing back fast enough.I've never taken the time to review anything but if I can stop someone else from making a mistake it is worth it.I have 2 drives mutli partitions, there's no way to redirect video files to another drive. Everything's hidden, no adjustment. the software is TRIAL version! It gives you serial numbers, but it doesnt do anything it still says you have x days subscription. This card is billed, sold, PRICED as a "premium card", on par with Hauppauge etc, it is NOT.Tomorrow I am taking this back and getting the hauppauge like I should have...The so called "media server" where you can view the tv remotely is an ADD ON PURCHASE.
Unless you have lots of money and need ways to blow it you can get smilaar quality for much less money. technically it's nothing special
This Product Is A Ripoff. It will not operate with either Windows Vista or Windows 7. Further, it is no longer supported technically by US Robotics because it is too old. None of these facts are mentioned in the product description here.
These headphones seem okay, though are pretty basic. The problem is a tiny piece of plastic that provides a stop to keep tension on the swivel. It is a weak link, and breaks easily. It is a stupid design, cause it is so easy to break and makes the headphones useless. I have a pair I am trying to fix that my sister broke, and she is bummed about it. One does not have to abuse these to break them - a slight bit of pressure and the leverage on the earcup is enough to break the 1mm wide piece of plastic that keeps these on your head. I think I can put something stronger there to make them usable, but shouldn't have to.
This company was busted for copyright infringement. It is now out of business. You can not get these things repaired!Mine worked fine for about a year. Then it refused to recognize disks. Still plays DVD's but impossible to record. Will not format disks.No way to have it repaired. Was a total waste of money!
I brought this drum in late September and started to use in mid-October. Yesterday the drum was already need to be "replaced" -- end of life! This is the most defective product I have purchased! DO NOT BUY IT!
Didn't work out of the box. I had to return it. Amazon accepted the return and I went and bought a Belkin router that works great, missing a couple features I wanted but it works.
I bought a 256 viking compact flash for my new canon s45, I felt the price was great for the product but that turned out to be false. I am very disappointed in the quality of the product, I have dealt with customer service several times. I am now on my 3rd card as they have replaced it each time. I keep having cf card error and corrupted images. That was a waste of money! For all the bad reviews I have read I have to agree that this is not worth trying and who wants to gamble losing your pictures. Its not a good deal when it doesn't work!!!
and now it cant read any DVD's - there are countless reports of this problem with the unit - the risk of it failing is high.
This thing constantly loses connection. It's not my access point's fault, other devices such as other usb cards, PCI desktop cards, and the Apple iPhone connect without hassle to my router. This thing is just a bad product, plain and simple. It overheats like crazy too. I've never been able to reach a speed of over 13mbps with this thing. Just buy another USB card and save yourself the trouble.
Seems like since Cisco bought Linksys, they halted development on all their products. And linksys products NEED development. Doesn't act as a VPN endpoint because they changed the software to require you KNOW the IP address of your traveling USER. As if dialup/hotel accounts ever give a random address out. (sic).That's annoying and I might have had a little patience if the damned basic router worked. It didn't. If you have a webserver and DNS on the inside of your network being accessed by the public with port forwarding (80 and 53), and your local clients try to access sites on that server by name, the DNS will give them the correct info (the external interface of the router), the router figures out they're on the inside of the network(even though they are asking for the external address), and of course it KNOWS they must want to access the router configuration page.... all the older linksys routers seem to perform this function correctly, and changing the type of forwarding (3 avail in this device) doesn't help.The G band performance bites compared to the weak performance of the wrt54g that I was trying to replace.This product is clearly defective and Cisco should recall every one and send us all coupons for beta testing their shoddy work.This is yet another example of a shoddy LinkSys product in recent times. I have had to tell my clients not to buy LinkSys without my express permission or I will not be able to guarantee the products will work no matter how much time we spend trying.
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.
Sound on these speakers are the worse. I return them for a refund... Don't waste your money.
This lamp is horrible. Looks nothing like the picture. Wasn't as tall as I though it to be. It is heavy, the lamp bowl was wider and more round, which does not show in the picture. Price was great, but other than that...I'll pass.
I spent extra on this headset because it was suppose to reduce background noise. Doesn't work any better than a thirty dollar model. Very disappointed.
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..........
This is my third Epson, and with its untimely death I've finally accepted the painful truth: Epson printers produce wonderful results... WHILE THEY WORK. And, unfortunately, they don't work for long. There's a reason Epson is no longer the #1 printer maker. This is the third Epson that died on me after about a year of use. All of them died of the Clog From Hell disease, but whilst the first two at least continued printing something (so I could use it to print throwaway drafts and such), this one just keeps spitting out blank pages at me. Replacing the cartridges doesn't work, running nozzle cleaning cycles doesn't work, NOTHING works. And did I mention that Epson printers downright refuse to print if one of the color inks is low, even if you're only looking to print black-and-white? I see no point in having to replace a cartridge if I'm not going to use it. Except, perhaps, to suck more money out of your customers.So, after $120-worth of wasted ink and paper and enough stress to last me for the next decade, I'm finally saying goodbye to Epson. Its printers can make wonderful prints, but they just aren't reliable. If you don't mind having to replace your printer every year or so, AND spend a fortune on cartridges in the meantime, then by all means buy an Epson. Otherwise, RUN AWAY and don't look back!
This camera doesn't feature image stabilization, so close ups are very blurry. I'm very dissappointed.
This adapter works fine in my Vista PC, but it was a problem to install. The directions packaged with it are wrong for Vista, but you only find this out by scouring the information on Belkin's web site (and it isn't easy to find there). The real problem with it is that it seems to require more power than some USB ports provide. For example, on my PC, a usb port in which a flash drive works just fine can't even see the Belkin adapter. You need either a powered hub or a port that has plenty of juice flowing through it. As many, many posts on the web note, the Belkin tech support is worse than useless. I haven't even heard back from them on my report. All that said, the product does work; I've had no drops or other problems. In fact, I do run an older Belkin wireless adapter on a second PC (under XP), and the older one sometimes has a problem connecting to the router, whereas the new one under Vista seems to connect without a hitch.
I DONT LIVE IN THE STATES ... SO I WENT THERE AND BOUGHT THE CAMERA THROUGH AMAZON SO I COULD BRING IT BACK TO MY COUNTRY. IT WAS A GIFT FOR A FRIEND OF MINE SO Y DIDNT TURN IT ON AT THE TIME SINCE I THOUGHT... I WONT TAKE HIM THE PLEASURE OF DOING THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME.... BIG MISTAKE.. CAUSE WHEN I CAME HERE THE THING DIDNT WORK.. WE COULDNT TURN IT ON... AND WHEN I CONTACTED THE VENDOR THEY SAID I NEEDED THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING (WHICH OBVIOUSLY I DIDNT BRING WITH ME) ... ANYHOW... IT TURNED TO BE A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE.. NOW ILL HAVE TO REPAIR IT HERE.. CAUSE THE CAMERA IS BROKE...
I cannot get the mouse to work with my new HP laptop. There is some software conflict that I cannot resolve.
i bought this because i am a huge fan of tilt shift photos and wanted to shoot some of my own. i got the canon version at what i considered a very good price and when i received it i was not impressed at all. usually id keep something if it was this cheap because it would still have a use, but this lens tends to give a motion blur look in the blurred out areas instead of a depth of field blur look, which is what i really wanted. i guess i will have to save up and get a better version of this lens, or even the actual canon one.
This device is extremely unstable and often kicks me out of my own network. In addition, it is much slower than routers I have had that cost half as much.
After reading all the reviews on both this product and the wireless optical Explorer (which I found to be better ergonomically), I bought both. I have not had the wild jumping some of the others have mentioned, however, I've had to return both products because of a seemingly smaller but more sinister problem.I really desired a wireless mouse device and I'm within two feet of the receiver and use a mouse pad. Having two batteries in the device created no issue. The issues is this: even without experiencing the wild movements others described, these two pointing devices are simply not &quot;exact&quot; in their positioning. Period. Wild movements would have been easy to detect. It took me about two hours of use of these two devices to figure out something wasn't quite right and was requiring extra effort.If you do even a moderate amount of work in Excel, PowerPoint, or lay-out softwares like Adobe or Corel, you will be very frustrated, very quickly (within hours). In Excel for example, trying to select cells and move them, was difficult. In the lay-out programs, trying to grab the sides of things and change their shape, took 3x as long. When one is used to zipping around with a corded mouse, while spending hours in front of the computer working, even slight inconsistencies can drive one nuts. Surfing the web and selecting and clicking on pages, became a chore too. I read all of the directions, tried numerous variations, and utilized several options available in the software, all to no avail. Once again, I did't have the wild experiences others have mentioned, but the &quot;inexactness&quot; of these two pointing devices would double or triple my daily time spent on everyday office computer use. Who needs that? These mice are supposed to make things easier. If you don't mind trading ease-of-use and mobility for a cleaner desktop, buy on . . . but save the packaging for at least two weeks.
I bought the projector in December 2001. The projector has some quality problems.Lamp Explosion: The original lamp that came with the new projector was exploded after about one year of use (about 400 hours). It occurred when it was projecting a movie without any indication. Other users also experienced lamp explosions with the projector.Difficult-to-Turn-On Problem: The projector has problems with starting up the lamp. Most of the times, when I turn on the power switch of the projector, the fan will start immediately, but the lamp does not light. It does produce some encouraging sound-the noise one hears when the lamp turns on. If you switch off the projector then switch it on again, the lamp might start. However, the problem now gets really bad for me. Almost every time when I try to use the projector, I really have to switch on/off many times in order for the lamp to show any light.Service Problems: Right after my lamp exploded, I sent the unit back to Infocus. Infocus changed the lamp and cleaned the unit for me. But the difficult-turn-on problem got worse after the service. I called them several times, the technicians told me that they did not know the cause and suggested that I try to switch off and on to solve the problem. It did work. But what a strange way to turn a projector on! This hard to turn on problem is really annoying, so I called infocus again. The technician refused to explain what the problem is, and asked me to send Infocus US$999.99 so that they can take a look at it. Of course I did not send the projector back for them to take another look.I asked Infocus if they know any technical flaws with the projector, and I was told that there is `none.' So apparently Infocus does not know why the projectors have this difficult-to-turn-on problem. Therefore, they might have the same problem with other projectors also.Summary: The Infocus LP 350 has quality control problem, I do not recommend this projector. Apparently Infocus is not aware of the problem; other models might also have this problem because they share a lot of parts and design. I would definitely avoid Infocus.mike
The blue tooth connection is very unreliable when syncing to my laptop running Windows 7. This problem seems pervasive when I Googled it. Interestingly Logitech Tech Support is clueless about the problem.Keyboard has a nice feel but it's useless to me if it keeps dropping it's connection.Also space bar has gotten a little squeaky.
I had essentially the same problems as an earlier reviewer with the Belkin 5FD7050 USB adapter on a perfectly good system running WIN 98SE. Spent (wasted) a day downloading newer drivers and on the phone with very nice tech support personnel. Finally, we got the drivers to load properly and the desktop utility to connect to the web. Browsed a bit then worked for one hour with clients. Upon return, had an error message that I had improperly removed the USB device.... Then spent another two hours trying to get the thing to be recognized again, before seeking reviews on line (with another computer). Wish I had read the earlier review before wasting all this time.
I purchased this unit on March 15, 2005, and it has already failed. It makes a loud shreak and does not scan at all. I should have researched this unit better as I would have found out it only has a 90-day warranty! I can see why. So fair warning on this unit, or anything from HP...they sell crap...but at a good price?! You get what you pay for...and sometimes less. Oh yeah...I have actually used this scanner about6-8 times...that's it! It does not have an on/off switch, so it came on everytime I power up the computer.
The remote works! However I had to return this rmote for a replacement.After several attempts to download setup & 30 minutes with customer support (no help) I noticed the "clear button" was sticking. After clearing this "stuck button" the remote did everything I wanted.However it continued to stick,so it was returned. This trouble should have been "noted" my customer support.
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.
This product does not do what it is advertized to do. Moved the receiver to every outlet in my house and still could not get it to work. Would not recomend to anyone.
I have owned three Lexmark printers. My Lexmark laser printer (Oprtra R) was so reliable I didn't even think twice before purchasing a second Lexmark Laser. I hooked the E320 up, tried to print 20 pages of text, and the [stupid] thing jammed. I went over the install instructions again and fanned the paper about 5 times. Jammed again after the third page. I put brand new paper in the machine (unfanned) and it jammed after 4 pages. I finally returnned the printer after 6 hours [working] with it.
Never worked. Did not see on the Network to set up. Sent back via RMA. The next new replacement unit never was able to go from AD HOC to normal mode. This product was returned.Needs to have MUCH Better Doc. I would never buy this product. But the experience was great with Amazon. They did RMA and return well.
I bought this monitor in December of 2006. It was a great price, a perfect size, and Samsung offered a 3 year warantee. I was quite happy with the quality! In December of 2008 it died. The monitor would power on and off but no picture - black screen of death! I contacted Samsung and had a wonderful experience. They replaced the monitor at no charge. One year later that second monitor did the same thing. It would power on and off but no picture. I contacted Samsung on January 6, 2010 and was told that there was nothing they could do because the warantee had expired on December 31, 2009. Even though I had only had the monitor for one year, the warantee was attached to the original purchase and because it happen to crap out 6 days after the warantee ended I was out of luck. So now I am the proud owner of a non-working monitor and Samsung has been fired! I will never buy another Samsung product again.
The brightness on the screen comes and goes. I have been told this is a safety feature to stop my copying DVDs? I am using the composite video out into my TV which has a built in video. Any suggestions?
i could'not use it in my computer. i lost the money, $50.00. can i receive help to sell it.
it worked great, except i coudnt DOWNLOAD SONGS onto it, wich is the purpose of an MP3, isnt it?? Then it woulnt turn on.
I am just another sufferer of the Panasonic H07 error. Unless you want to spend your cash on a player that is likely to die in a year, avoid Panasonic - especially the changers.Google "Panasonic H07 error" and you will know what I mean.
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.
one of them was empty and the other ones cleared out very fast without being used properly.
I bought this for one purpose: to hook it up to my stereo system and listen to Internet radio stations around the world. It does it's main function fairly well, but their website which is required for that functionality is down several times a year, sometimes as long as 3 days. They also have no more online support or even online documentation. I can understand moving on, but getting rid of all documentation, etc, at your website?! There is a workaround to get it work with the website down, but it's a bit clumsy, and I haven't really tested it during website failure. The manual is incomplete, and I still don't understand half the buttons. Again, functionality is decent, but you expect a bit more by way of customer support in this day and age. Also, as several have noted the product has been dropped, and this company has made it very clear it's not much interested in supporting an older product like this one.
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.
The player works fine, all except for one problem: It will not open or close, so I can't change discs. This is extremely frustrating, considering that I have only used it a maximum of 3 times and it already does not work properly. I would not recommend buying one.
I bought this product for my ipod touch & was so very, very disappointed after hearing so many people rave about it. I love the idea of it-- no wires to have dangling in your car & a nice design, but after trying it, I can't tell you how terrible it was to use it. When I first tried it, I noticed a horrible degradation in the sound coming from this over my car radio-- muffled, very thin sound-- pathetic really. Next there was the issue of having it in my car in this area-- it was extremely difficult to find a reliable frequency & when I did finally find one, if the car moved at all, there would be static. Luckily, I have a cassette player in my car so opted to return this & get the Sony cassette adapter-- I have a wire, but the sound is now superb!I suppose that if you don't have a cassette & really want to use your ipod in your car, this will do, but I would rather just leave the ipod at home at that point.I gave it 2 stars because it does work (just not well), & some people aren't lucky enough to have a cassette in their car, so they're stuck.
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 have Windows XP and the driver that comes with the product (on CD) as well as the one on the manufacturer website do not work. I have spent far too much time trying to get this thang to work and it isn't happening. Get another product that's easier to work with and actually is compatible with XP, if that's your operating system.
I didn't really have any use for a portable dvd player but was excited when I got this for a gift. But now--after the frustration it has caused, I wish I never got it! It worked perfectly for the first 3 or so days after I opened it, but after that--nothing. Whenever I place any dvd or cd (even those that had worked fine previously), I keep getting a message that says "no disc". And no, it wasn't handled roughly at all, quite the opposite.Take my advice--save your money, time and aggravation and look elsewhere for a dvd player. This one stinks to high heaven!
I had a HP laser I bought new in 1992 that lasted 13 years under home use. I bought a 1300n and it has lasted 18 months under very moderate home use. I turned it on one day and CLACK CLACK CLACK , very loud. Sounds like the problem described elsewhere. Service cost is ridiculous. I would expect better from HP. In anycase, I am not happy, and won't buy another HP.
I got the iPod Mini as a gift for Christmas. It was the most frustrating Christmas. I tried for two days to get the iPod working, gave up, sent it back to my relatives.Anybody interested in knowing the iPod, please try this.In Google.com, type the following phrase (along with quotation marks):"ipod s--ks"Also, fill in the missing letters. Believe what you read in those reviews. I had the same trouble.
Do yourself a favor and spend a few more dollars on something other than the i.Sound Wall portable speakers. I bought this unit because I needed something to use with my iPod so I could hear some music during a three-day trade event and that's what I got; something that played sound.The unit is not particularly well built and the clock setting is unusual. On top of being unusual, the clock kept resetting to 12:00 repeatedly, so I stopped trying to use it at all and relied on the time on my iPod instead.There is no real granularity in the volume control, so you will get medium steps in volume each time you press the volume up or down. I found that it was either too loud or too quiet at most times. The lack of overall audio fidelity was probably part of the problem with this too.Do not buy these if you are interested in sound or build quality, as you will not get it here.EDIT: I just noticed that the price is now double what I paid for this unit. I would ABSOLUTELY NOT recommend it for over $35 for any purpose. It is currently $70 and I would not advise anyone to be adventurous and pick this unit up at that price.Bottom line: 2/5 - not recommended... or recommended if you only need sound and need it cheap.
We purchased a pair of these cameras for a recent cruise to the Caribbean. After taking a bunch of fun water pictures in the ocean and cruise pools we couldn't wait to see how they turned out at home. Unfortunately, water leaked into both cameras and got all over the film. The photos were basically useless! I'd recommend finding another waterproof camera, the case on these didnt not hold the water out.
I tried this used cable on my XP system for a HP LaserJet MP4 printer without any success. It seems that my XP system can not configure it as a valid printer. But, I do have another similar cable which works just fine for my configurations. The firmware in the cable adapters are different for sure.
After trying several things going on line at several web sites and contacting linksys come to find out this print server is will not work with Vista or Windows 7. Linksys says they are working on it. Why then sell the thing if you don't have it working for OS that are out there. There is no disclosure on the box or any where that I came across that says it will or will not work except here on the fed back forum. We have two computers one with Vista and one with Windows 7 this unit does not solve our problem of sharing a printer. Run away, run very fare away from this print server.
I burn about 50 CDs a week in live music trades. I can tell you from experience that these discs do not last. After a year or so, they start to skip more and more and have all sorts of problems. Any scratches that they have only make it worse. I recommend using Sony, Fuji, or TDK. All the others are cheaply made in comparison and just don't stand the test of time. So if you care about preserving your CDs, don't use these ones.
If you use the only modem and connect it directly to your computer or laptop, this is a good modem. But if you try to use it with any other laptop or computer or even a wifi router, THIS MODEM IS GARBAGE. I really dont like this one
We purchased four of these cameras for our son as a christmas gift. We were making our first trip to Hawaii. We had a beautiful day on the water during our snorkeling trip, we saw sea turtles, humpback whales and loads of fish. Almost no pictures turned out and nearly all were shot at less than ten feet from the subjects. The turtles were almost in front of our faces. The ones we could use require extensive work with PhotoShop in order to even make them out. The couple we took from the deck of the boat were fine. The water pictures were a grainy grey green and fuzzy. When you looked underwater while snorkeling you could see at least thirty feet to the bottom. I would not buy these again and will be contacting Fuji!
I bought this and found that it has about the same resolution as a $80 scanner with 5 Buttons. I would reccomend no one to buy this because you can't run it on Windows 98 or Mac OS 8, so Don't buy it. For those of you who did buy it along with myself I should warn you!
The camera package seemed to have opened before when it came. Plus the camera itself is dirty and doesn't look brand new. The camera is indeed a piece of junk plastic as some other users said. Colorsplash is a fun camera to play with and it produces artistic. But only buy it if you have too much money to waste. Consider buying a Holga if you want a better and cheaper lomo and don't mind shooting 120.
I am sure this is fine for the 1st gen Kindle, which apparently used a standard plug-in which is actually nice. The 2nd, which I have but was not able to tell, cannot use this one. Also not crazy about having to pay twice as much for the 2nd gen one which is proprietary and includes the wall outlet converter, which I did not need.
Four months after I bought this player it also did the skipping, pixelated, black screen process due to overheating and condensation on the lens. I was charged the 85 dollars from Panasonic to have it fixed. Needless to say, less than six months after I got it back the problem started again. Now it will play a maximum of 35 minutes before the unit freezes (on cd's as well, not just dvd's.) I will never buy ANYTHING from Panasonic, or Panasonic affiliated companies again!!! Apparently they haven't figured out how to make a decent piece of equipment anymore because Amazon is loaded with bad reviews on their newest equipment as well. They got my 430 dollars, bent me over and said thanks.
While the site tells you if ordered within a time frame it can be shipped next day, it does not pay to do so. It did not arrive when promised thus upseting the plans for a birthday present....Will be asking for my shipping $ back as it will arrive no faster than the slow rate.Will post later about device
This item is described as PC100/PC133 compatible. A call to PNY's automated-answer hell revealed that NONE of their PC133 memory is backward compatible with computers requiring PC100 memory. Unfortunately, the memory configurator on PNY's website links to this product by Amazon SKU # (B00006B6KN), and a search of the Amazon website for the PNY part # recommended by the configurator for my laptop (6432ZESWM for a Sony Vaio PCG-FXA36) led to this item (Amazon has since corrected this). During that same call to PNY I finally managed to speak to a tech, who informed me that PNY no longer makes the 6432ZESWM part. I assume that PNY certified this item to Amazon as an equivalent substitute, which it clearly is not. Amazon was very helpful with this issue, PNY not so much. The PNY tech even seemed offended when I said that they should stop marketing their memory as PC100/PC133, since they no longer make any PC100 compatible RAM. I will definitely buy from Amazon again, but will not buy any PNY products in future.
Could not get it to work out of the box with Linux. After doing research I found the chipset is really FakeRaid. I ending up getting a 3Ware card which is true RAID and works great with little effort for setup.
Do not buy this item if you plan to use it continuously. It fell apart after about 2 months of use (50 plug-in plug-out cycles). It worked well originally, but soon the HDMI part of the adapter started bending and eventually fell out.
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!!!
My boss bought this piece of junk brand spanking new from B&H photo. We have a bunch of educational minidv's that needed to be burned on to dvds for instructional purposes - nothing big - no editing required just so that they can be view on computer. So we bought this. Worked fine until three months (or so) later - it stopped working. I doesn't do a darn thing! It won't eject the dvd, won't burn, forget about it playing anything! It's the most expensive paper weight we own. We can't get JVC to return our emails. There's no support anywhere! We call the JVC numbers and we get the customer service automatic runaround into a dead end. We're at our wits end!
very hard to focus; difficult to use; they were compact though and would prove to be handy on field trips.
I am having color problems with this monitor; it has a pinkish haze and the left side of the screen is washed out about an inch. It was OK the first day I had it, but the problems showed up after a day or two of use. Re-calibrating the monitor does help -- but does not eliminate -- the pinkish haze, and the washed-out part is there no matter what.There are many posts on the Apple Support boards about others with the same problem. You may want to consider this, and hopefully Apple will adknowledge a design flaw in these models soon.
I bought this and it just didn't cut it. There was ofter bleeding through of other stations and had a lot of hssssss. I wound up buying the pod-freq and that worked out pretty well.
This printer is so great. I loved it a lot. Then it turned 14 months old, and it is completely worthless. Don't even think about buying ANY Epson printer. Their ink is junk.
I plugged the DVD player in straight out of the box and knew at that moment that this was going to suck. The tray did not open or close smoothly. I've probably used it no more than 3 times and already thinking about chucking it. When I try to insert a DVD the tray does not close properly and moves in and out. And when I finally do get it to load after tinkering with it for 30 minutes, it says "No Disc". The cheap price of this is not worth the hassle. You'll end up buying a new one anyway.
See my review of the Coby CA-745 transmitter for some background.I purchased this Monster RadioPlay 300 based on the price and overall rating. It arrived broken and used. The wire near the socket connector was positional, meaning that it was broken inside and only worked when the wire was at a specific angle; the wire dangles and swings when driving, so the transmitter was unusable. Plus, the display and body were both scratched up a lot, so I concluded that the company sent me one that had been returned because it was broken. I assume that the Quality Control program in their shipping/receiving department needs better management. When I contacted the seller, they apologized, refunded my money AND sent me a new one at no cost, so I'd say their PR department is great!The replacement works, and is adequate, but when I received the Coby transmitter (which I had ordered right after receiving the first Monster), I was blown away at how much better the latter one is, and at a comparable price.So the bottom line is, the company has a QC problem which they can fix, and I wish them the best of luck. Their quick and unsolicited response of refunding my purchase price and sending me a workable replacement is a good sign that they are trying, so kudos to them for their effort. As for the transmitter itself, it's okay but just not as good as the Coby.
The unit itself is a little bulky but the larger issue is the maps. The unlocking process is just brutal. Its not worth the aggravation. Stay away. And just so you know, I'm an IT professional and this is the most difficult product I think I ever worked with.
I had this for about a year and I was satisfied with it. I liked the MP3 player interface compared to my old Apex player.Last week, it just stopped reading my DVDs. It could still play any CD format (VCD,SVCD,MP3 CD). I tried to contact Cyberhome several times through their website and I never got a response back so I would caution those who are thinking of buying any of their products about Cyberhome's poor customer support.
I have a Harmony 880 remote which is experiencing physical hardware problems with some of the buttons. The volume + button doesn't seem to work reliably anymore. I have to press it extremely hard to have a button press register with the remote. I have had the remote over a year so I know my warranty is expired. This is a very well known problem it seems. I paid a lot of money for this remote and am deeply disappointed that is is having these type of design issues. I have used Logitech remotes for a number of years now and upgraded to this higher priced unit but never thought I would have these problems.I have read about so many people having problems with the 'volume up' and 'channel up' buttons. It seems that it is only a matter of time for these buttons to fail. My recommendations are to NOT buy this remote. I have also heard of other Harmony remotes having similar problems. I have emailed Logitech but they refuse to acknowledge this design flaw and stand behind their product.Don't believe me? Just Google '880 volume up' and check out all the different websites that people have posted on.
Unfortunately, this one couldn't stand up to the job for me, anyway. Every other Panasonic product I've used has been excellent.
I purchased this router in Jan 2012. Every single month, it goes offline. I have to call customer service and reconfigure it. It stays online for a month and then goes offline again. Each time it takes at least 30 - 45 min to walk through reconfiguring in. I have never had so much problem with a router. DON'T BUY IT. IT'S NOT WORTH THE HEADACHES.
This is a problem product. I wish I read the reviews before I purchased it. The thing doesn't turn on except when plugged in. Widespread issue with these. The design is nice and looks good quality but no worky. Picture quality is poor as well. If you buy one it may or may not work. If it does work when you buy it don't count on it working for any extended period of time. Now I have to go to the store and find another gift for my wife. Find another product!! Don't pull out the credit card for this item!!!
25ft hdim 2 cable from link depot after 3 months end came apart had to replace more shiping was more than the cable
This case was advertised as a case for A640, but it will not let you to close a flap with camera in. It may fit other models but it definitely will NOT fit A640.
lasted 6 months and stopped working. Seem like a great product from the review and maybe i got the crappy one. I wont buy Microsoft mouse again.
Do noy buy this cable. I should have know that for $3 and free shipping it would end up landfill. It will. There are $5 and $10 cables that work just fine. Not this one. My TV thought my DVD player was not even plugged in.
Good pack for a student but not a professional sales rep that travels a great deal. Not enough business card pockets or zipped pockets so lose items don't wander around the bottom. Also not enough pockets for cords, batteries, cables, etc.
I normally give positive reviews. This is the first time I've felt like I had to warn others not to buy the product.The sound is not that good. I'm no audiophile, but they just aren't very good. The volume is lower than normal headphones. Okay, so turn it up, you say.Another problem is that it's easy for others to hear what you're listening to. This s because of the "open" design. So now you have to turn it up and bother other people.The stuuuupid design where one side has a longer cord than the other is downright aggravating! I understand the concept, but the execution fails miserably. The simple fact is that the shorter one is too short! This makes the left one (the shorter one) pull on your ear. No biggie, right? We're tough people. Ah, but there's another problem!The headphones are hinged so that the wearer can open them up (I guess so that one can listen to someone/something while keeping the headphones on). The problem is..... they are so loose that they'll fall right off of your ears if you take a step, turn your head, catch a breeze, sneeze, smile, breathe, stare at a painting, etc.So..... you'll have subpar sounding headphones (with the left one pulling on your ear) that'll bother others because you've turned the volume up...... until they just fall off of your head (which will happen often, believe me).Please do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for decent headphones.
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.)
this deal is not useable because no software provided to download to computer. this was not made clear when i made the purchase, or i would not have made same.Bruce E. Myers
It was always too slow to be of much use. Now it's just a piece of junk. It is not compatible with XP and IBM no longer supports it, in fact, IBM no longer supports anything I've ever bought from them. I will no longer buy from IBM. They are too big and are willing to eliminate entire product lines at the drop of a hat, leaving me stuck with yet another piece of IBM junk!
The cable doesn't work too well. The image is coming over snowy on the TV. I don't know if the length of the cable is causing this snowy effect or just the quality of the cable. I have ready that the length on HDMI cable doesn't matter. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Has a fanless power supply, which means it comes with a large external AC to DC power converter (like you have with a laptop, only bigger). Unfortunately the connector they use to connect the external power converter to the case does not engage firmly and is very loose. Not sure if this would be a problem as the power supply is dead and wouldn't power up the motherboard.Will send it back and try a different brand.
I purchased this for my fiance for Christmas to use her MP3 player (Apple ipod Nano 3rd generation) in her car. We attempted to use it for the first time today and with either the ipod, or my iphone 3G, you lose half the sound with the plug seated entirely into the device. In order to get full sound the plug must be part way out of the socket causing the device to pause every time it moves because the plug comes out of the socket. I looked at numerous devices, and chose this one based on customer feedback ratings, and I am highly disappointed with it. This is one instance where trying to go with the higher cost, higher quality, name brand product has not paid off.
Archos needs to know that people like me use real money to buy their products and it is a sin to have so much restrictions with such poor battery life and every little thing you have to buy like browser, widgets. Plus you can only transfer 2 or 4 gigs at a time this is rediculus they need to need to know that human been just like them has a brain too, not only them
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've had it for almost 2 years and it just stopped working yesterday. Granted, I have dropped it a few times in the past but it was fine after I dropped it. I haven't dropped it in a loooong time. The problems I've had with it are 1) the anti-skip wasn't so great; 2)the headphones broke (only one &quot;ear&quot; would play) after only a few months and I bought another set of Sony headphones and the same thing happened, and two more sets of Aiwa headphones and guess what! The same exact thing happened. I thought these were supposed to be the good brands?? 3) Another problem with this Discman is that when I used batteries, the display (i.e.Song #13 or how long the song has been playing)was faded or I could only see half of the numbers. It didn't do that when I used an adapter; and finally 4)Lately what would happen is I would stop listening to one CD, put in another immediately, and when I tried to play it it wouldn't work. So I took out the batteries, put the same batteries in again, and it would play. Well finally yesterday when I did that it wouldn't play at all even though I changed the batteries several times, put brand new batteries in, etc. Great now I have to buy another one. I had an old Sony Discman and it worked for YEARS. I'm sorry that I gave it away now. No it wasn't fancy looking like this one nor nearly as expensive but it worked.
I bought my husband a new ipod shuffle and purchased this armband with it. It doesn't fit together. I am very dissappointed.
I have had a horrible experience with this drive and Sony's technical support. From the start the drive had trouble reading a disc even if it was slightly scratched or smudged. I blamed myself initially for trying out bad discs. But on comparing (simulataneously) the performance against 3 other dvd drives, I found that this was not a problem with the discs but the drive itself. Not only would it refuse to play thse discs, it would lock up my OS (Win XP) and my DVD software player. After struggling with the drive for 2 months, I called Sony technical support for help and was asked to do an RMA. Since I need to pay for any RMA, I posted the package and got back a drive in a weeks time. Upon trying out this new drive, I was shocked. Upon pressing _any_ button on the device, I was treated to huge whining and grinding noises and the tray would not eject. I tried every single thing possible, including using the physical tray unlock mechanism. I ended up feeling really frustrated that I was treated so shoddily. I can't believe that someone will give an EVEN WORSE product back in an RMA. It felt like a slap on the face.Sony tech support did their best to make things worse. I called them back and after 15 minutes on the line trying to explain things to a "level 1" technician, I got hung up on. Even though I had managed to narrate my woes and they had all my contact info, they didn't call me back for 1 week. I sent a couple of emails and got poor responses. Then I called again and after 15 mins on the line again, I got through a level 1 and a level 2 technician, only to be told that I would have to ship the drive back again with my own money. Now this shocked me. Having screwed up the "fixed" drive and RMA, it is Sony's responsibility to make amends for their shoddy treatment. Asking me to spend 5-10$ on shipping TWICE was just utter callousness. The service technician was not particularly polite and kept insisting on "cannot violate sony policy". If thats their policy, then I pity a great company like Sony for having gone down in quality and values.p.s,Their website does not even give you a number to call. You need to send an email first to get a number.
I thought Sony was a reputable brand and that's why I bought this CD player/radio. My husband and I solely use it and after a couple of weeks the CD player does not work. It keeps saying that there is NO Disc. Sony is horrible they should re-call it. This is the third Sony electronic item that I have purchased that has broken down in a short period of time. DO NOT BUY!!!
Looked like a good, inexpensive player, but in less than a year it died. It performed well until 9 months later it one day it refused to open the tray. Phillips said i could send it in and get it fixed for $40, but a brand new one only costs a few dollars more. Not worth it, don't buy it, others have had a similar problem.
This card is not compatible with 1.0 compliant AGP. The confusing thing is you think 2.0 compliant is 2x, it is not. I called costomer service before buying this card. I had asked if 2.0 compliant was the same as 2x, she said 'right', that's was her only word! She odviously didn't know what she was talking about. I like Creative products, it's not that, I have the SBLive X-Gamer and it's excellent but I bought my PC only last year and this Anhilator 2 should be compatible with 1.0 slots but it isn't. Most other top of the line cards(Voodoo 5) are 1.0 compliant and AMD super7 compatible. I give it an extra star because it is said to be good on 2.0 AGP systems. No stars on mine because it doesn't work.
I picked up this camera after seeing a guy at work with it, he said it worked great, and looking at it it seemed impressive, a 4.1 mp camera for only $60 or so. So i went and picked it up, I already knew to get a expanded memory card so I got one of those as well, bringing my total spending to around $140. I took a few test shots when i got home inside the house and it was horrible, everything was dark, when you use the flash it WAY overexposes. I played with the settings a bit and took about 6 total shots and then the batteries died. I replaced the batteries and took 5-6 more shots and they died again.... Geez i thought. I was using Energizer batts at the time to clarify im not using cheep batts. I got it outside during the day and it done fairly well because there was ample lighting and I didnt have to use the flash of doom. Again only a few pictures and the batteries were being consumed.I then took it on my trip to Canada and knowing how it loves eating batteries, i picked up a 12 pack of duracells. Again I was only able to average a few shots per set of batteries but that was not dissapointing.. When i got home to upload the pictures somehow 2 days of my best photos were gone. It was as absolute let-down, I have not used it much since. Also a lot of the pictures were fuzzy... :0( ( my disposable camera done better)So if you just want to get a few outdoor shots here and there, then this is good for you if you.If you want something that will last and deliver you quality every time.... go with something else.
This keyboards is poorly made, keys stop working in short time. Don't waste your money.
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER - RIPOFF FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! ALSO CHARGED $5.30 TO SEND ME 1 LIGHTBULB ON regular USPS ON TOP OF THE INFLATED PRICE OF $10.99!BUYER BEWARE!
I have owned two of these units. I threw the first one away when, after running it on hot, it could not be restarted until the unit cooled down. Chalking it up as a defect, I purchased another unit. Same thing. The new unit simply shuts down when on high-hot. I don't want to wait until a hair dryer cools down to use it two consecutive times. I cannot recommend this unit.
really !! our fathers say " much you pay the much u get ! " i used it for one mounth and then i get cuting in my images in tv and bad quality of vesion...
Bought 2 of those units they pretty much suck.... one quit working after 2 month the screen went black,, and the other works when it feels like it.. the one that works WHEN IT!!! works is pretty good. my guess is look for something better quality even if u have to pay a $bit more.
The speaker didn't work when I got it from Amazon. I decided to call the vendor for help. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I finally got a technical woman to answer my call. She confirmed the speaker is defective because there is no sound even if the lights of both transmitter and speaker are on.. I returned it to Amazon.BTW, I bought Accurian AWS-1475 wireless speacker at RadioShack for about $99. It's more expensive but it's crystal clear and extremely easy to be setup ( less than five minutes and you don't need to tune it! ). Too bad, Amazon doesn't carry it.
It's true: tiny size, you can really take it wherever you want, high quality video (low quality photo, though), etc., etc....But... I have one since 7 months ago and I have had it with me only for three months (the other four, it has been at the store -or I don't know where, because it didn't work) -at JVC nobody wanted to give me a new one (even though the camcorder was under warranty) and they tried to repair it three times before it was finally OK (they &quot;simply&quot; sent me the camera saying that the problem was already fixed, but it wasn't...).
I purchased the top of line ebookman, the 911, the 64mb memory card and the audio program monthly subscription. I wanted to use it. The audio works fine. I have not used the other features on the unit because I am afraid to load to many items on it and not to be able to use it for what I purchased it for. It was purchased to be able to read Microsoft Reader ebooks. It does not. Franklin tells me they stopped working with the Microsoft Reader and it is no longer supported. Amazon tells me it is not supported and I have a reader and a big investment that does not do what they told it would do. I asked that question before I purchased it and choose this model over others because of this feature. It even says it will do on the box. I got stiffed.
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 received this as a gift in January. It comes in handy because I get lost ALL the time. THe first one crashed and they sent me a new one. This one is now acting up. I'm not sure if this is the most reliable on the maket
I was very excited about getting this product -- the idea of no longer annoying the folks around me when my alarm goes off (which is frequent, I set lots of reminders for myself in the way of timed floating events) appealed to me greatly -- but now, after having had it for a little while, I'm afraid I'm a bit dissapointed. First off, the vibration action is a bit loud. Now, this is probably a side effect of the fact that it's also fairly powerful, which is a good thing, especially if you wear your Visor in a belt-clip holster, as I do... But the amount of noise, while far from huge, was a little bit annoying. That, though, wasn't too big of a deal -- it was still a lot quieter than the speaker, and yet it was easier to detect, because I could feel it, even in noisy environments. The big deal thing was that at times it has &quot;spontaneously&quot; (I haven't been able to track down the exact scenario that causes it to happen -- it seems pretty random, so far... There haven't been alarms, and I haven't been touching the visor) turned itself on (i.e. turned on the vibration motor)... The only way to turn it off was to either pull the module (which worked fine without causing any detectable problems) or to go to the &quot;test&quot; application, and hit the &quot;Off&quot; button. When the visor is with you, this is a mild annoyance, but once I had it sitting on my couch, and came up to it after a time elsewhere in my apartment, and heard (ok, maybe the loudness is a good thing? ;-) it vibrating... I have no idea how long it had been on, but my batteries, which I'd put in a few days earlier, were now close to depleted. So, if you're going to use this, I suggest you put it in before going into the movie theatre or meeting or whatever, and leave it out the rest of the time. (Also note: The problem of the module turning itself _may_ not be a problem with the module itself... it's much harder to tell if this is happening with other modules, and I _have_ noticed a surprising rate of battery drain with one of my other modules installed, but not in active use. Either way, this is something to be aware of with something that takes as much power as a motor, so I thought it best to state it here.)
This player does work and the picture is pretty good. It also has the easiest region free "hack" on the market and it can play both NTSC & PAL discs. The only problem is that you are basically gambling on whether yours will be one of the units that runs problem free for more than a year. I bought mine on 10/6 and the remote stopped working yesterday. It worked fine for 10 days! Is that a new record?The player still works fine, but without the remote I can't navigate menus or change settings. And you can't replace it with a universal remote because Cyberhome has no codes for those. They do sell replacement remotes on thier website, but the only payment options are Visa/Mastercard. I'm not all that angry because the price was pocket change and I was going to buy a nicer NAMEBRAND player later on. I've currently got my eye on the Philips 642 or 727 which also are region free "hackable" and feature NTSC/PAL support.A note about the aspect ratio: It crops the edges of the picture in all modes. When I watch Innocence I can't see Togusa or Batou in the city fly over scene because they are at the very edge of opposite sides of the frame.(update)I exchanged this unit over 2 week ago and it is working fine. The picture cropping is a tv problem that has nothing to do with the player itself. Sorry. I'm still shopping around for a better brand name player that I can make region free, because I am sure something will happen to this unit within a year's time.(2nd update)It is almost a year later and now everthing is a "bad disc". You have been warned. 1 year's life out of this unit at the most. Luckily I have 2 PSTwo's one american(black) and one japanese(white). Still need something for region 3 and pal discs though.
I do a lot of real estate photography and end up with long exposures and didn't always just want to use the timer release. The first few times, it worked as advertised. But one day - in the middle of a shoot - it stopped working. As someone else here experienced: the cables separated and rendered the remote useless. $10 for an experience and at least a few shoots. Not going to buy it again. Get what you pay for!
If you have WinXP, click on start, then my computer, drive A will show. I was able to format a disk, but that was it. I had a dell external floppy, life span was less than a fly, but did the job. Buy dell. These floppys are extremely sensitive so handle with extreme care.
This is probably my worst investment...if it wasn't raining right now I would return it in a heart beat. I don't really listen to the radio but the CD player on this thing is the worst. I put a CD in it and it started skipping. I thought it was just because the CD was scratched, so I burned another one and it's STILL skipping as we speak. Avoid this at all cost!!
I've used both Epson, and HP AIO machimes, and they have the annoying habit of dying at about one year. When it does work, the CX4600 prints well. Unlike HP machines that announce an error code (" buy a new one"), the Epson reports "out of ink-black". Once that is replaced, it then reports "out of all color inks". Another trip to the store. Once replaced, it's blank pages. After using about 20% of the new ink on headcleaning (where does it go? Not on my page!), the printer is broken.Couldn't Epson have a label on the box that says "This printer will work until one day after the warranty is up."
I bought this to replace a fully functional WiFi Rtr to leverage its N-capability. 15 months down the line, here is my summary:Positives:+ Good signal strength+ Ability to work in mixed-mode+ Steady signal, as seen by using NetStumblerCould-be-better:+- Advanced parental control for limiting access to the Internet based on time and sites requires experimenting, the documentation is really in need of a rewrite+- Access log for websites is not user friendlyDefinitely-needs-improvement:- The router fails to allocate an IP address to computers every 3-4 days, even after a static IP assignment on the intranet. Only recourse is to reboot the DIR 615 in my experience- Rebooting requires pulling the power, a simple power cycle button would have helped- The existing reset button on the back wipes the router settings clean! Can't use it to address the IP address allocation problem- Lots of DNS lookup issues, search and you will find these posted, but nothing seems to have worked for me so far- Recently, the devices connected to this router have started showing excellent connectivity and existence of an IP address, but the access fails- When the access fails, sometimes, browsers time out and complain. At other times, the requested web page appears without images, or the page structure appears to be mutilated.I bought it from a Black Friday sale for twenty dollars, and I think I am back to the drawing board, as I do not like to frequently pull the power to reboot the device.
After reading some other reviews on this shower radio cd player, I just want to add, that the sound is so FEEBLE, you could place it next to a sleeping baby, turned on, volume set to maximum, and not worry about waking baby. Impossible to hear in the shower!!! I would have settled- if all I could hear was the treble, but this thing can barely muster a whisper. It's a joke. Don't buy it-you will be stuck with a useless radio/cd player. Too bad, because it is a good idea- shop carefully.
I bought this dvd player based only on the reviews I read here. I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out those reviews were planted by Cyberhome. This dvd player locked up and froze one or more times with EVERY dvd I tried to play. This might very well explain the low price. Suggestions: (1) Spend a few more bucks and get a dvd player that works; and/or (2) if, like me, you've already bought this turkey, wrap it up and give it to your mother-in-law for Christmas.
This product did not perform as it stated. I had to return it and I am currently waiting on my refund.
The mouse failed after 6 months - left click would not work. Acco/Kensington agreed product was faulty but refused to replace the product because they said I could not provide them with a valid confirmation of purchase. This was despite sending them a copy of the Amazon order invoice from my account and a copy of my credit card statement showing the purchase. Their position was the Amazon invoice did not confirm that I had made the purchase - despite the fact that it showed payment made from my credit card with the full details and I had sent them the credit card statement. This stikes me a totally unreasonable behaviour and way to get out of honouring the so called 5 year warranty. The people in the technical suport office (in Holland) were unhelpful and I found that to question the fact that I had made a valid purchase offensive. From my experience neither the product nor the company can be trusted. Because of the atitude to takes towards its customers and its inflexible warranty terms I recommend avoiding any Kensingston/Acco products.
My Canon i860 was less than two years when it stopped printing black on photos with the recommended Canon brand 6BI 6BK ink. On the advice of Canon customer service (10 min wait +$9.95), I did the usual deep cleaning three times and a head alignmnet. The result: magenta, blue, and non-photo black no longer printed, but the photo black now printed light. It was the usual suspect: the Canon print head. My previous Canon also had a print head go kaput. See previous review. The Canon service rep was very professional and deleted the service charage but I declined his offer of a "loyalty" discount on another Canon printer.
I was unable to get the cover over my screen. I read instructions and work for a long period of time and ended up throwing it away. I couldn't get it straight or get the bubbles out.
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
This skin has NO protection for the Ipod screen. Not agreed but I would have a few scrathes on my Ipod on the metal case, rather than the screen itself. It is too tight (small) to get the Ipod into it. I stopped half way, figure I would never get it out again. Also came with 75 [...] free downloads with a trial membership, and it was only 50. I found a great one at the Apple store, but it was $[...] and I will not pay that for a silicone skin for an Ipod. I will keep searching!
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.
I purchased the Archos 605 Wi-Fi from Amazon's site last week. First of all, I selected this media player because of the ability to customize it with plug-ins and accessories, and because it is more flexible than the ipod touch with its capability to play/view more file formats.That said, the day I received my Archos was the same day Archos decided to launch their new Internet Media Tablet, and this new product launch has prevented me from buying the plug-ins and accessories from the Archos online store which I need to use the product. The Archos online store has been down for six days. Customer service cannot help, because they need to use the same site to put through a purchase. This has all been very frustrating, since I need the plug-ins to use my product, specifically all the combined features that made me choose the Archos 605 Wi-Fi over the Ipod Touch:-To browse the web-To record from TV and DVD-To Stream and watch videos from my computer-To download movies and music using the ARCHOS Content Portal-To download and play gamesAll in all, it's a great product, but customer service and the Archos website have failed.
Purchased this to copy VHS_C Cassettes, tried and tried to get it to work with ourrecorder. Very, very flimsy, and the internal gears do not work. JUNK !! Back to square 1 !!
I had a Linksys PCMCIA card, which finally died. It worked pretty well, except that I had the router downstairs and it had to transmit through several walls. I added the range extender antennae to the router and could receive anywhere in my 2700 sft home. I replaced the Linksys card with the Belkin and could not log on in hotels or airports while traveling. Furthermore, I have since moved my router upstairs and am sitting 16 feet from it with the range extender antennae and I keep getting dropped signals. My other two computers have no problem picking up reception even though they are 1/2 the home away. I am presently in the market for a new PCMCIA card. I have heard that the 'Orinoco' chipset provides the best range. John B. Egan
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.
I thought at first this was the ba-all-end-all of remotes - it controls lots of different devices, is easy to program via your laptop, the color LCD display which changes based on function, rechargeable batteries w/ cradle, remote turns on when you move it, backlit keys, etc. But I can't recommend the 880 at all.The button design is very cool looking but very difficult to use in a darken room. The volume up/down and channel up/down look nice in their curved placement but can't be easily found by your fingers in real life use. Same is true for PLAY and PAUSE buttons; they don't stand out in any way for your fingers to find. Also the ACTIVITIES button, which is used to switch functions on the LCD, is as flat as can be and hard to locate. So what good is a remote if you can't find the volume UP/DOWN and PLAY/PAUSE easily in a darkened room? The program via a PC concept that Logitech has created is super, but they really goofed on the 880 layout of the keys and they are back to using different designs on their other models. Also, the battery charger/cradle is very unreliable on the 880 and we had to get a new one. So the design goals for the 880 features/function was right on by Logitech, but the button design and execution make this specific model very disappointing.
Got the sharpener right after Christmas. It did well for a couple of months in the classroom, then wouldn't sharpen anything, although it still turned. This was my second try. I won't invest in one again.
This story has an incredible premise. The plot line is phenomenal. The problem with it is that the writing is verbose and overblown. If it had been well edited it would have been a page turner. As it is now after wading through the overdone verbiage to an unsatisfactory conclusion I wanted to fling the book when I finished it. In fact if the premise had not been so good I might very well not have finished reading it at all. Some of the situations seemed a bit far fetched as they do in Dan Brown novels but Dan Brown makes the suspense of belief more palatable.
I bought two of these. The first lasted 6 months, the second never worked and was returned to Amazon--who, as usual, took it right back and paid for return postage. Warning: you get what you pay for here, people.
I could not get this cable to work in some of my hdmi ports on my tv, while other cables and devices work fine. I eventually got it to work on a isolated port on the side. I think this is due to the poor shielding in the cable since it would not work tethered near other cables. But it does work, but remember you get what you pay for!
This product is completely worthless. I bought it to trim my eyebrows. The power runs very weak and the blades don't cut the hair. If I still had the packaging I would return it. Thanks Amazon for making one star = I Hate It!
Nothing will kill a beginning astronomer's interest quicker than this flimsy &quot;department-store&quot; telescope. Never buy a telescope based solely on claims like &quot;420x!&quot;. The highest magnification this telescope can realistically provide under the best of viewing conditions is about 50-60x per inch of aperture, or 120-140 power in this case. Light-gathering ability is by far the most important consideration when purchasing a telescope. A much better choice for a first scope would be a 4-inch dobsonian mounted reflecting telescope, available for just a few more dollars; you DO get what you pay for.
I suffer from DLP rainbow effect so had to go with an LCD unit. Colors are not as vivid and with the lower contrast ratio video images are not as good as DLP models."Screendoor effect" is extremely noticable especially in white/bright areas of video.don't be fooled by the advertisment that this accepts component video signal (which gives you the best possible image).I purchased a vesa adapter to connect via component video to the monitor connection on the unit. it didn't work. after some research, I found that you can only use Epson's adapter to make it work which runs $100. Now, am I going to get $100 worth of image gain over s-video? i don't think so.do not buy this if you want to connect via component video. i read that Epson is the only company that doesn't use the standard adapter.I also received a brand new unit with a dead pixel, which i read is pretty common for LCD projectors over time but i didn't expect it fresh out of the box that way.
After reading the glowing reviews I ordered the MX500 eagerly anticipating a performance jump from my year old Microsoft Blue optical mouse. The mouse is attractive and well built. I rather like the &quot;heft&quot; some people complain of and the design is comfortable. The problem is performance. The pointer is erractic (quivering, shaking pointer with &quot;ghost&quot; images flashing behind it) and the software is extremely buggy either from the CD or Logitech's site (numerous crashes that ended when I uninstalled the Mouseware drivers). Plus the CD installed Backweb Lite to faciltate online registration and updates. Little did I know that that particular program is considered Spyware by many spyware removal programs. That's really a shock from a company like Logitech. All in all I was very dissapointed with the MX500. I went back to my old MS Blue optical, downloaded the lastest drivers from Microsoft and it runs rings around the Logitech and is much more stable!
This cable stopped working after I plugged it in to test it, once. I used it to attach a mobile mic to my camera. however, after putting it away after the first test, it started making a very loud humming noise. So loud nothing else but yells could be heard. Don't buy, too many people had the same experience for this one to be a single lemon. Go with a different brand.
not plug and play. not user friendly. not worth buying. imagine he worst purchase you've made, scale it back accordingly, and you have a 40 dollar 'worst purchase ever...' this thing just plain sucks. i bought it solely on my experiences in the past with netgear, and, I'll not buy net gear again. ever.
It is so true that you get what you pay for! These batteries barely hold a charge. I got only 20 photos from one and none from the other. Do not waste your money.
This was a great mouse until it stopped working. I got about 6 months regular use and it started skipping. Died shortly thereafter.
terrible product, the lens came and was loose, rattling, going to have to buy another one, different brand.
IT is horrible. It does not work. I have had one in the past for three years and I put this in the same car as the one before it and it only works on the drivers door speaker and the volume has to be turned up as loud as possible to even hear it.Worst product I have ever seen come from Philips. I usually like it but this one is garbage.
Monster Inc makes me a sad panda. I cannot believe someone would pay $1500 bucks for a "Voltage Stabilizer." Otherwise known as a resistive load.Always be sure to consult your friendly local electrical engineer before you waste your money on Monster products.OMGWTFBBQKTHXBAI!!!!
I bought this case based on a lot of great customer reviews.Before I get to the cons on this case, let me say 2 things. 1:I own 4 other Lowepro camera cases and love them! 2: Many reviewers write based on their experience with only one model of an item. Go read the reviews on monopods; you will see alot of "I love shooting with this monopod. Shots that used to come out blurry are now clear" They haven't told you anything about THIS monopod because they have never used a different model to compare it to. They just let you know using a monopod can be a help in taking photos. Yes, having any case is better than no case at all. OK, I have tried my Lumix zs3 in 4 cases.This is the worst. Yes, the zs3 fits just fine and yes, the construction is as solid as everyone says.What makes this case inferior to the Lowepro Rezo 30 is threefold. 1] You have to undo your belt to get this on; forget about putting it on a backpack strap. Read the Rezo 30 reviews to learn about how they attach. After 3 years plus with my Rezo 15, I can tell you it's bombproof and much easier to use. 2] The Ridge 30 has ONE zipper head, The Rezo 30 has 2 heads.With two you can position one partway up the left or right side and bring the other to meet it. With one head, you have to start from the bottom on the side they chose for you.3] The big flap protects your extra batteries, etc but NOT the main compartment with the camera. So if you want fast and secure access to your extra batteries,cards, etc while having slow, clumsy yet secure access to your camera, go ahead and buy this case. If you want fast, secure access to your camera dont even think about it. The Rezo 30 shares this flaw. No one is making a case with the spare stuff in back and fast access to the camera. I am using a Duluth Trading Company [.com]walkie talkie case when I want fast access to the camera. This requires me to carry spares elsewhere. This is a pain, but I know I need the spares. I am using a Rezo 50 to carry everthing together; the front accessory pocket has a zipper so I can cut off the big honking flap.The Rezo 30 has no front zipper; you're stuck with the flap. Why have a flap to protect spares but not the main item? Don't tell me the extra padding helps. By the time something slams into you hard enough to hurt the camera in ANY decent case, you need an ambulance anyway. This product was very poorly thought through by a company which usually does much better.Its too bad that so many reviewers gave a positive review without looking at what else is out there. Happy Hunting!
Just drop this 2005 ancient thing that weighs more than 2 lbs. Adorama sent me this crappy one that doesn't read SD cards, so this camera has that problem after a while, and the LCD screen doesn't have live mode which is a must after Sony A350. On D5000 Nikon is so slow and really hard to see esp. using 2x teleconverters, macro or any other manual lens with aperture. At this price, go for Samsung which has better acquarium and flower shots than in reviews, Sony with polarizer filter. For sports or nature shots or anything else, D50 is a piece of crap.
I bought this to replace a GE RF Modulator that only had composite input and not s-video. The GE version has better video quality even with only composite video.I have a long run from my dish to a tv in an upstairs bedroom and with all the same cables the GE version is noticeably better.GE 87631 RF Modulator
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.
Sure, it was cheap, but having to stop what I'm doing twice a day to unplug and replug the damn thing in isn't worth it. I will, in future, pay another $5 for a better brand.
Poorly made battery enclosure lid falls off or apart and plastic handle material slippery in harsh conditions. The super scanner model has definitely worked better with its no slip handle and other features.
This was the perfect travel solution for my iPod Touch, but it LITERALLY FELL APART (into 4 small pieces) the VERY first time I used it...almost as if it was already broken inside! Thank heavens the Amazon return process is so slick and easy! On the search for one that will last for more than a day....
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 wrote this as a 1 star for all those who read the bad reviews and decided not to buy this product. This will only fix 1.....1 type of noise that could be in your system. There are a lot of sources of unwanted noise in a automotive audio, so before you buy anything I would check this out and find out what the real problem is [...]
I have not been a fan of this brand for a while. I used to do competition stereo back in my younger days. My wife wanted a simple add on for her stock stereo and I had loaned her my 1200 watt system until my car was fixed. She was very disappointed had being used to the fuller, richer bass. The amp, is over rated, its not 500 watts, maybe 300 or less. Decent, cheap add on for small bass gains, but you have to crank the amp to full power to hear it. Save your money, get a decent subwoofer, small amp, and build your own box for just a little more!
This offers the best of everything, but the printer is horrible. I've had this printer less than a month and two colors are out, and I haven't printed anything but black & white e-mail messages with almost no color. The printer gives good results but the ink seems to evaporate and the cartridges ain't cheap!Everything else works, but Epson printers are problematic. Print heads are in the machine and they fail quickly leaving you with a fax, scanner and a costly repair for a printer.Epson print quality is very good, but the company refuses to address problems that make their printers a throw-away. Buy these components separately and buy another type of printer.This one was a gift and I consider it junk because I now have to replace the entire thing.
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.
I bought this external drive thinking I could copy my new compouters backup disks to disks. Just learn from Targus that this drive will only PLAY CDs and DVDs. You cannot record to it. So, if you wanted to copy anything to disks,this is not the drive for you.I also tried to play a DVD and got message, Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder is not installed on your computer.I am just not at all satisfied with this drive. Whoever is selling (Amazon, etc.) should make a prominent notice in the information that you CANNOT record to disks on this external drive.
I won't touch any of their items. First the business doesn't operate like anyone else. They just don't answer the phones.Had trouble with just ordering something from them. Don't trust them.
This is an interesting product for tinkerers (for whom it offers a number of attractive options at a relatively low price). For everybody else it is a nightmare:1. ASUS' rebate system is terrible: the web registration process is arcane and seems to be designed with only one goal in mind: to prevent the customer from getting a rebate.2. The firmware on the router is unbelievably bad and user-unfriendly. It just plain does not work (especially the part that concerns the USB port). No customer support is available.3. Installing third party firmware (such as the excellent OpenWRT distribution) requires significant expertise and is not for the faint of heart.Now about the value of this router for the DIY crowd. It is pretty good, if you install OpenWRT, you can write your own software for it and create a number of interesting projects with it. The fly in the ointment is the fact that it uses a Broadcom CPU which makes it impossible to update the kernel to 2.6 and take full advantage of USB 2.0. So if you want a nice open platform from a company that cares about creative types, choose something with an Atheros chip in it from someone other than ASUS.If you want something that `just works' and is `easy to setup', avoid this router like a plague.
I bought this cable so I could view the lap top on my LED flat screen TV. The colors are all glittery and mixed up. Not what I expected. Regret not getting a better quality of cable.
There really aren't many shortwave radios left on the market as everyone moves to internet. If you're planning to own one, you might as well get the best, and Grundig certainly isn't it. Reception is weak, no matter where you place the radio, and sound quality is definitely tinny. My cousin bought the Sony IF 7600G and I wish I had done the same!!
I recently purchased this ATI TV Video Card which clearly stated "Vista Compatible". The "FREE" ($11.00 in shipping???) remote is NOT compatible. It took me THREE DAYS for ATI to admit that. Clearly the company engages in misleading advertising.My recommendation: DO NOT BUY ATI PRODUCTS.
I bought this cable to connect a desktop computer to a second monitor that is mounted across the room. The cable sort of worked, in that I did get picture. However, the picture was filled with snow/static and vertical lines across the screen. I was able to navigate my desktop but the static and lines were obviously unacceptable. I tested the equipment using another HDMI cable and everything worked perfectly. I contacted The OEM Shop and to their credit they sent me a replacement promptly at no charge. I received it today and sure enough, I had the same problem. Once again I tested the equipment with another cable and it worked fine. I'm not sure if these are defective or just lousy quality. Either way, it won't work for me. I'm sending these back for a refund. I'll have to spend a little more for something that works.
it makes me mad that phillips is making tons of money off of this piece of junk. product is enticing w/ it's capabilities, price and sleek look. however only expect to have it less than a year, if that. guarantee it will die on you suddenly with even limited use. we've owned two in less than a year and a half. both have died. you decide if the cost is worth a few month's use.
Although I did my research which indicated that this was compatible with my existing Linksys equipment, it was in fact not. In order to use this equipment, I had to operate in an unsecured mode (which is NOT compatible to me). Linksys customer service was horrible, and kept telling "just turn off security."Even when it was running unsecured for trouble shooting, it did not appear to actually expand the range of my wireless network and would lock up on me requiring reboot ater reboot.I finally had to admit defeat and return it to Amazon.I solved my problems by ditching Linksys and going back to Apple AirPort. No need for a repeater; the main access point covers the entire house with a strong reliable signal, securely, with no dead spots. Plus it looks neat!
i purchased this camera about 9 months ago based on the high user rating listed on cnet, but after using it steadily in the last 9 months, have concluded that i am a little disappointed. yes, the camera is easy to use and a good value in terms of the megapixels to price ratio (based on my research from 9 months ago) and the supporting software is pretty handy. however, the biggest downside is probably that the flash is terribe. anytime you need it (which is often), the flash washes out the image and lends the picture a sterile quality. (as if the subject is bathed in flourescent lighting even when there is natural light in the room) be warned, however, that i have heard this is a problem with many digital flashes. the resulting color problem can be corrected by turning off the flash or using the supressed flash, however, you must be very good at holding the camera ABSOLUTELY still or you'll get a blurry picture (quite often for me). another major problem i have found is that when used at certain angles or distances, the lense tends to add a slight curvature to otherwise straight objects, sometimes lending a slight &quot;fish-eye&quot; effect. another annoying feature is that there is no battery meter so that you are only aware you have little battery power left right before you run out. also, be forewarned when you're budgeting that after purchasing this camera, i ended up having to purchase another smart media card with more memory, a nicer printer and photopaper, and a cd burner to store all of my images somewhere other than my hard drive. of coures, with newer computers, these things may not be as much of an issue. all in all, i would have to say that given the chance to go back, i would have spent more money and bought a nicer camera (with a better lense!) since i really do love using a digital now.
Color quality is poor. My greens are nothing like the original. All the adjusting in the world does not help me get good quality.Their service is nonexistent as far as I can tell. They promise a reply within two days but they must be measuring in dog years.
This battery does NOT fit the Garmin 276C properly and although does charge up, it does NOT work in the GPS and gives me false messages, battery missing, etc. and will not allow the power cord to be disconnected.....ie the GPS does NOT work on Battery power! Osprey-Talon has not responded to my complaints and I am out on a 4 month cruise where I need to use the GPS almost every day. I am very dissatisfied!SS
I recently purchased the Pantone Huey Pro, and was terribly dissatisfied.I tried it first on my office PC at home, and after "Calibration" the results were just really bad. Everything was sort of more reddish/yellowish than before (you can toggle to compare).At first I thought, well maybe my eyes are just off - used to the old bad color? So I pulled out some of my print work and held it up to the screen with both settings. The original setting was almost a perfect match and the Huey just looked very off.So then I thought maybe it's just my home office monitor - maybe it was so well calibrated in the first place, Huey didn't know what to do with it? For the record I use a Gateway FPD2485W full HD 24" that I purchased from Best Buy almost 2 1/2 years ago now for a cool $650. It has built in calibration, which I really like, and when CS3 still had Adobe Gamma, I used that on it, too.So to try a newer, less calibrated monitor thinking that perhaps the Huey would do better on it - I took it to my place of empoyment where I've been working for almost three months now. The monitor was purchased new for me there, and is an HP LP2475W. It does not have any built in calibration, so I thought perhaps the Huey would do better. Not so much.Again the results were just not quite right - in fact I don't even think they were really better than how I had it. I wish I could say I had gotten some improvement, but quite honestly again when comparing a press printed piece with what was on screen - my own tweaking of the simple settings seemed to look better than Huey's.I would stay away from the Pantone Huey Pro.
I purchased this item to watch some old movies of my kids. I watched ONE tape and the unit stopped working. I tried everything I could to get it to work, but could not. When I finally thought I had it fixed, I put it in the VCR and it jammed the entire machine. Had to pry it out. Don't waste your money.
The Konica Minolta cartridge I received from Laser and Copy Supply had been refilled with a cheap brand toner. When I tried to print some labels using it, it acted like glue, pulled a label off and stuck it in my printer. I had to take the printer apart to get the label out. I am still seeing smearing of toner from time to time. The cartridge does work printing text on copy paper.UPDATE: When Laser and Copy Supply found out that the cartridge was refilled, they sent me a message saying they only intend to sell new cartridges, apologized for the mistake, and refunded my money without my asking for it. They even offered to send me a new cartridge free of charge. They intend to please.
Item was broken when recieved. Does not work. Items was shipped not secured in box. I have yet to recieve a reponse from seller it has been 5 weeks. Guess I leanered my lesson.
I could not get clear reception with this transmitter. I tried for 2 weeks on every possible station and it could not perform well.
My children have a Mailstation, given to them by their grandfather. It has generally worked as advertised.When we set up the Mailstation, we were careful to use their toll-free access number, since all the &quot;local&quot; access numbers in our area are toll calls. But recently EarthLink used their remote control software to reprogram our device, setting it to use one of the toll access numbers. They sent an e-mail saying they had &quot;improved&quot; our configuration and phone number, and that the service would continue as before.My kids read this email and thought nothing of it. I found out when I got a phone bill with over a hundred toll calls on it!I made a couple of phone calls and several emails, and was told that EarthLink is never responsible for any toll charges. Even though they made the change (without my permission) it was my responsibility to ensure that phone number was the right one.I have set the phone number back to the toll-free number, but who knows how long it will be before they switch it again. At least my kids have gotten a valuable lesson in trusting what they are told by a company like EarthLink.I used to use EarthLink for my ISP, but switched after I got fed up with their &quot;customer support.&quot; Looks like it might be time to give up the Mailstation as well...
I bought one and 6 months later the USB connector broke off inside. They replaced it under warranty. 6 months later it happened again, They would not replace - offered me half off anything on there website which gets this remote down to the amazon price. I'm not going to buy another. Now the screen is blank. Will someone out there build a better remote. This thing works good except it is poorly manufactured. Don't buy this.
I need a good keyboard touchpad, this inferior product jumps the cursor around opening and closing windows, someone suggested repairing the crimped USB wires inside, I repaired the wires but the problem still exists.It seems Adesso products are too flawed for consumer use.I will never purchase Adesso again and recommend buyers to beware of this company's inferior products.Adesso deserves 0 stars but I had to choose 1
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!
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.
I ordered this 'kit' from "cjtownsellsresale". They only sent the camera case (there were no batteries or charger). This is false advertising in my opinion. When taking into account the shipping charge, it would have been better to get a nicer case for about the same price anywhere else.
I didn't get aroung to opening this for a month... when I did, I realized it needed a USB cable which was NOT included even though the box said it was. Since I opened it beyond the return date, I'm stuck with it. To make matters worse, I bought this to replace one I already had (plug was breaking) so I tried to use the old cable which turns out to be firewire.When I reviewed the product description NO WHERE does it mention USB or Firewire. Very unhappy.
I'm thankful I bought this product at Costco, because I could take it back for a full refund. The idea is appealing, and a good deal - you get a lot for a good price. But on closer inspection, there are a couple of significant problems:1. The contents are redundant.- Cassette adapter gives better sound than FM transmitter in many cases. If you have a car with a cassette player, you wouldn't need the FM transmitter. If your car doesn't have a cassette player, why would you buy a package with a cassette adapter in it?- Similarly, at home, you'd get better sound on your stereo by using the cables vs the FM transmitter, even if you do have a tuner.So unless you plan on using your ipod in a car with a cassette player, a car without a cassette player, and with your home stereo system, having cables, a cassette adapter and the FM transmitter is redundant. You may come out cheaper by buying the components you need separately.2. The case is TERRIBLE! Honestly, if the case had been good, I would've overlooked the redundancy and likely kept the entire package. But the case was a key component for me. The case in this package covers the iPod on the front, back, sides, and bottom. Since the belt clip swivels, to prevent the iPod from falling out of the top, the case has a suction cup (no joke!) on the inside of the back panel. The case opens up in a flip-down style by un-velcro-ing the side panels. You nest your iPod into the case, sticking it to the suction cup, flip the front of the case into postion, and stick the side velcro strips together. Between the case itself, the suction cup, and the bulky belt clip, the iPod is more than twice as thick in the case as it is alone. It's also significantly wider.My advice - keep shopping.
I bought this item refurbished and it arrived not working. I cannot really say the product itself is bad, however, I purchased this particular model because my previous printer stopped working and I had recently replaced the ink cartridges which are very expensive. So now I have 2 of this model printer that do not work and lots of ink cartridges. I hope the supplier does the right thing and returns my money.
I just received the SF100 Soundfeeder Powered Audio Adapter for Christmas to use with my XM Delphi Roady. It works awesome for an FM Modulator. The huge problem that I continue to experience is that the little dial moves while I'm driving. So, I'll start listening to a song and a few minutes later it starts getting fuzzy and eventually disappears. I have to constantly adjust the dial to keep it tuned. Hopefully this isn't a problem with all of these units, because it works great otherwise. But, since I can't listen to a single song all of the way through without it moving, I have to give this product a very low rating.Also, although it is a small option on this product, the power source was useless for me. The connector was so poor that it kept falling out of my XM Roady. It would have been great if it worked. Since it didn't, I had to get a Cigarette lighter power adapter splitter. It just adds more bulk where I didn't necessarily want any. The power problem doesn't affect the rating as much as the moving dial does.
This book was recommended to me, so I felt I had to finish it. Even people who don't like the story seem impressed with the characterisation, but my biggest problem with this and with The Secret History is that I never feel involved in the stories and can barely identify with any of the main characters.Both books appear technically good, but there's little in either beyond an initial good idea. Not recommended.I very nearly didn't finish The Little Friend and won't read any future books by Tartt.
Well let me start by saying we didn't get this player form Amazon. Maybe we should have. Regardless, while this thing worked it did just like everyone else said, plays DVDs and a multitude of other formats without issue. It is missing a few features, but nothing you can't live without in a $70 player.However, the first one we got was broken out of the box, an aberration that can happen to any priced brand/model. But now our second one has failed after about 6months. So might just be a case of 'get what you pay for'. I suppose I should also say that I do sometimes fall asleep with the thing still playing so it goes all night, but my Mitsubishi player has taken this kind of abuse for years and is still humming along.In hindsight, I would have spent the extra money and gotten a player in the next price bracket up and will when I replace this one.
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.
EVERYTIME there is the first rumbling of thunder within a this modem stops working. I am now arranging for my fourth modem replaced until I get one more suitable. The speed for dialup is amazing, flipping pages is really good, videos and webcam not so go. I guess one gets what one pays for. It's a shame that these keep on failing on me, I had no problem with install and set up. Otherwise I'd be a fan.
I bought these wireless headphones because they had a five star rating at the time of my purchase. Little did I know that there were only three reviews that took up the whole first page.These headphones do not work. I can stand right next to the base which transmits signal, and it will alternate between pure static and noisy music. Even when you get signal, it's like bad radio reception.Readers please note that there are many different "reconditioned" models from the same manufacturer for sale on Amazon, and they are all likely returns for the very same reason I detailed here.Beware!
Did not like the DVR+, only used 1 pack. DVR- I have used 5 packs. Always TDK.
I bought one of these for my two boys room, it worked fine. Well after the boys split into seperate rooms, I decided to buy another but this one, even though it is the same make and model, will not play dvd-r discs. It only says "no disc".(...)
After very little usage, the mouse died. Wacom said I had to buy a new one for $70 plus tax and shipping. The stylus and tablet are still OK; but this mouse is expensive garbage.
Product was good for about 2-3 years. Within 2 months after installing a 2009 map update, the unit quit working. After Garmin could not fix it on line, they said it would have to be returned to be repaired. Only problem, they Quoted a flat rate of $220 for repairs. Thiis was more than the original GPS cost.
This mouse worked just fine when I installed it, although its tracking wasn&#65533;t quite as precise as my corded trackball mouse. After four weeks of flawless cord-free use, the left button would not register a click and then a couple days later the right button ... out also. I tried replacing batteries, uninstalling/reinstalling the software, switching USB/PS2 ports, changing frequencies, etc. and it did not help fix any problems.It seems like Microsoft needs to take this product back to the testing labs and work out the bugs. I would suggest looking for a wireless mouse from a different company or wait to see if Microsoft comes out with a new updated product later in the year. My MS wireless mouse is heading back to the store where it came from.
When I saw another review saying that their points were "Currently being processed" I figured it was probably just his bad luck. But it has also happened to me. And If I would have known it was going to take this long, I would MUCH have rather just went to Walmart or something and bought it there.- I will no longer be making Xbox Live Content purchases from Amazon.com, I am going to stick to the old fashioned way.I think selling game codes for point/games instantly is a great idea, too bad that's not what you'll get when you order.EDIT: Received my code a few minutes short of 24 hours after I made my purchase.
I have owned 3 of these. All 3 failed with same problem - broken buttons. I am SOL with the third. Conclusion: This product (iFP- 190 T) has a very high probability of breaking and becoming useless. iRiver helped is not being very helpful with replacements.For more info, you can contact gmcjunk@yahoo.com
I have had my 4705 for just over a year. The unit has been in a steel protective case since I removed it from the box. It has NEVER been dropped or misused in any way. I now have found that the SYSTEM BOARD needs to be replaced. I paid $650.00 for this thing 14 months ago and HP says to fix it is going to cost me $300.00. Are they kidding! I have had a palm for three years that had to have a battery replaced. Thats IT! a battery! HP tells me that I can not expect to get 14 months out of their SYSTEM BOARDS!! I spoke to several people in HP's corporate office and wrote a letter to Mark Hurd (HP's CEO) and was told by everyone in HP "this is corporate policy". I work in the electronics industry maintaining and repairing laptops, PC's, servers, and other LAN equipment, so I know how components fail. I have never heard of anybodys system board fail in 14 months without the manufacturer backing up their product. HP however says once again "this is corporate policy". Well HP I have a new policy that I will share with my company and everyone else "do not go near HP!"
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.
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.
I bought this modulator to convert the composite output of my VCR to NTSC RF for a new TV that doesn't display my VCR properly through its own composite input.This modulator does a worse job of producing a stable RF picture than the old, mono, broken VCR I was using to do the same job. With both devices, the picture jumps slightly up and down randomly. But with this modulator, there's also sometimes a brightness fluctuation in a band across the middle of the picture.And this modulator does a bad job of passing through digital TV antenna signals. With the power disconnected I was able to receive all the channels through the modulator that I normally get. With the power connected, only one came through. This won't be a problem for most people since they'll be using it with old, analog TVs.I'm going to keep using the old VCR rather than this modulator. It isn't worth returning, so I'll keep it as a back-up to the old VCR. And I may find some use for its 9 volt, 100mA DC supply.
Bought these for use with my laptop and loved them - but alas, the good times were not to last. First the rubber thingies fell off, then the screen for the soundpiece fell off. I can't use them at all now since I can't find replacement pieces to repair them. It's a shame, they were super comfortable with good sound - just shabbily constructed.Spend the money to buy something of higher quality, you'll be glad you did.
For my taste these are way to hard. If your a Pro with finger tips made of steel these may be very good for you cuz they do produce a very nice sound. But if your a newbie like me or only pick up a guitar every now and then these are very difficult to play with.I wish I knew what were the strings that came originally came with my guitar cuz those were much easier to play with.
I owned one of these for about six months and it did work. It still works, and I'm giving it away due to the following annoyances that finally made me go out and spend the money that I should have spent in the first place.Specifically, it locked up and froze on a certain TV series DVD set that my other DVD players would play just fine.Also, when I tried to use the the S-Video output, long after the warranty expired, I found the output connection was loose and didn't work.Unless you really want something unique to this machine, like its small footprint, my advice is to spend a little more up front.I finally did this, and for twenty dollars more I got a low-end Panasonic unit with:Vastly superior sound reproduction.No locking up on my TV series DVD set mentioned earlier.A display on the unit that tells me what the unit is doing using actualy numbers, letters, and so on. It even says "hello" when you power it up. You take those things for granted until you get a unit that has nothing but a green light for on and a red light for standby.And, many more ways to adjust the output to suit my particular TV. My LCD TV rocks now!So, I would have been much better off to spend a little more up front.
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.
I ordered this hdmi cable, just to do a little experiment on the whole "Hdmi mystery". I wanted to compare this cheap cable to a high end cable, and see what the differences are, if there would be any... Well there was, this contestant was D.O.A... the cable didn't even work. hah. Guess that shows me the results the easy way. I am not flaming here, just simply posting my experience with this cable/company.
It worked only slightly more that 4 years for the average home use and died. The software provided never worked well. The pivot adjustments had issues with picture and menu position. Had light bleeding at all 4 corners. It's overpriced. Does not help to build reputation for ViewSonic.
I bought this product last week as an upgrade to a higher speed CD-ROM. Everything looks fine except that this CD-ROM can't read cds. My computer recognizes the hardware, but it doesn't show what puts in this CD-ROM. I asked a computer expert and he analyzed the CD-ROM. He told me a chip was broken inside, making the whole hardware disabled. So disappointing...
Summary: The Visioneer Strobe 220 has great specs, moderate performance and is absolutely 5-10 years behind in user interface. The installation even feels older. That said, it scans OK and the software bundle includes the excellent Omnipage Professional 15 and the venerable Paperport 11.Pros:Nice bundle with scanner hardware, drivers, OCR software (Omnipage Pro 15) and organizer software (Paperport 11). These appear to be full versions and work in their function.Good price for the bundle.The scanner is fast enough that it isn't an issue for a few pages (seemed like &lt;10 seconds for a full page at 300dpi).The scanner is quiet and does not seem any more noisy than the other sheetfeed scanners I have (Fujitsu ScanSnap, Brother 8660DN). Very tolerable.The size of the scanner is small and does not take up a lot of desk space, for the scanner itself.There are two settings for the output side of the scanner so that it can accommodate both thin and thick paper.Cons:Installation process is from Hell, or perhaps 1995. Probably in between as it uses the net, poorly.** Don't bother with the Nuance registration, which is a lot of the problem. Just register later or send in the form USPS if you must. The online process is a mess.For some reason, they needed two disks for the install; perhaps they used CDs.The scanner unit is small, but the cable is HUGE. It is supposed to be USB, but it is a special Y cable that has a connection to the power brick integrated into it and a proprietary connector on the scanner side. The cable is about the thickness of most VGA cables.The software has amazing issues such as making the default scan size 8.5" x 14" which is US Legal pad. It apparently cannot be set to default to US Letter. Stupid, just plain stupid.Scan quality is just OK. Good enough to make the OCR work.Summary:This is less for less. Get something else that speaks Mac as well as PC. There are a lot of choices in this price range. In the bargain, you can get software from this decade, too. Most of the copyrights for this software included are in the mid 2000's.
My boyfriend bought me this radio as a birthday present, and after three days we decided to return it. The blue light on the clock is so bright that it will completely light up your bedroom (and my bedroom is not that small). I actually had to wear an eye mask to block out the light from this radio.
This product doesn't work with modern OS X versions. I bought it and wasted over 30 mins trying to get it to work. A visit to cablesunlimited's website revealed that the latest version of OS X this works with is 10.3.
I was very happy with these headphones initially. Sound is pretty good for cost and they are very comfortable to wear. Having purchased Sony's previous in-ear fontopia designs, I was very excited to have some that would work well for exercising. My previous complaint being the they would fall out of your ears. Whatever material they are using on these headphones begins to disintegrate about a month after purchase. Whether this is caused by sweat from working or not, I don't know. Buyer beware. My headphones have been reduced to bare wire.
When used in conjuction with the telehook extension arm it can't hold my 50" plasma plum. TV is too heavy for tilt angle bracket. I'd like to get my money back but its not worth the hassle of returning.
The Netgear FM114P is easy to set up and administer via its built-in web interface. The rest is problematic.We have had intermittant lock-ups where the router simply stopped working and we had to reboot the router to continue connecting to the web.We have had nothing but grief from the built-in print server, which likewise has sporadic failures requiring reboot. (We are looking at buying a separate print server to solve this problem.)The wireless works OK, although the throughput seems quite variable.Overall, I'm unimpressed, and will not likely buy any more Netgear products. Giving it a 2 may be a bit unfair; a 2.5 would be about right.
Seller mislead/lied to me regarding the shipping time. My order has taken over 2 weeks to process and I still haven't received the product. Pay no attention to their "delivery estimate" because it means nothing.Do yourself a favor and take you business elsewhere.
Wow this thing only lasted for 3 days before it decided to quit. My 3rd graders used it for maybe a total of 15 times and it got stuck to where it wouldn't shut off even after the pencil was taken out. Now it won't even sharpen the pencils. A great way to start the school year.
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.
The unit has about a 3 foot range. Not the expected 20 foot as marked on the box. Be aware. Returned the product in hopes of getting one with longer range.
I have received twice a 512Mb memory instead of the 1Gb memory that is advertised, be carefull.
Recently I bought this item, DVD picture quality is good, but while dvd playing every 2 minutes it is stoping for 1/2 seconds and starting again. By mistake I have put data CD, after that it became dumb, not able to play any dvd, I have never seen this bahaviour any other dvd player.
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.
Lasted 2 weeks. Then broke. Ok while they lasted. Size worked great for 2 year old. Small for my 9 year old
I bought four cables and one of the four did not work. The other 3 seem fine, but a bad cable isn't acceptable.
Product itself was made well, but it had apparently been stored for a long time and had been crushed in the packaging, so it was slightly out of whack and very dusty - and the box it was in was disintegrating.It was also odd that this company closed for an entire week in March for some kind of company holiday during which time they didn't process any orders. Seems like people could rotate vacations, yes? I found out after I paid big $ for expedited shipping and then found out I may have to wait a out their vacation for it to be sent. !!!Still - kudos to the staff for FINALLY agreeing to ship them before they left (I ordered 11). I only wish it hadn't taken several angry phone calls to make it happen.Overall - an amateur firm. Probably shouldn't do business with progressive company like Amazon. Maybe a mom and pop somewhere in like Kansas? I dunno. It was odd.
I purchased this to back-up the hard drive on my Apple PowerBook G4. While the Toshiba is compact and quiet, it required both the regular USB cable AND the USB to DC auxiliary power cable to function properly. This in spite of the fact that it is advertised as working with USB 2.0 ports, such as the ones on my Mac, and only requiring the auxiliary power if you have USB 1.1 ports (which I don't have). Since my laptop only has two USB ports I can't tie them both up to run this. Strike 1.The next problem is with the NTI Shadow software which you are supposed to be able to set up to automatically back-up everything on your computer and to update your back-up as you work (that's the Shadow part). Unfortunately I could never get the NTI software to talk to the external hard drive. I kept getting error messages about missing folders. Strike 2.The final issue was the absolute and complete lack of any response whatsoever from either Toshiba or NTI to my technical support queries over a period of 10 days. That's no way to run a business. Strike 3.
My datasport stick worked great for about a semester. Now I cannot place any new documents on the device nor remove any. I tried everything to remove the write protection but nothing has worked. I am very upset to have spent this kind of money on a USB and then not be able to use it.
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!!
Solo para aclarar.Sera imbecil el ke pide luces por esta fuente xq' de fabrica no las trae asi ke esperemos ke ese tipo de comentarios no se repitan, para esa gracia mejor se buska otro tipo de fuente mas colorida.Salu2...
This wireless network adapter (FSD 7050) works fine with windows XP, but not with Vista. To be fair, it does not say it works with Vista on the box, but their website advertises a Vista driver which might tempt people to buy it, given that network adapters working with Vista are so rare(?). The equivalent Netgear product (WG111v2)DOES advertise Vista compatibility on the box, but you have to download the Vista driver, and it doesn't work properly. It is unstable, disconnects on idle, then resists reconnection. The boys in Tottenham Court Road reckon that no-one produces a truly Vista compatible network adapter for 802.11g, and I reckon they are right. If you have a PC and rely on wireless, avoid Vista!
The seller sent the exact article I asked for but the ink was so old it had dried to the point it would not function. My printer is old and they don't manufacture the ink cartidges any more.
The sound quality of these headphones is very good. Clear, no distortion.Unfortunately, the headphones feel very cheap, the adjustable ear pieces very awkward to use.The headband itself is not adjustable and is on the small side.After having these headphones on for only a short amount of time they started to hurt my ears and became very uncomfortable.
I searched high and low for a neoprene case to protect my Digital Canon Rebel. Finally, I found it, only to discover they won't ship to Hawaii! We are one of the 50 states, aren't we? Very disappointing.
total garbageis this even leather?stiff dry horribleso many better straps out therethis is not a good one
I have been in the audio/video business for 14 years and these are the cheapest and worst product I have ever used. This is also the first bad review I have ever given to a product.Total JUNK! They rip apart when you try to place the insert under the clear plastic. I would not expect them to last more than a few openings...Will not buy these again...get something better....you will regret these...I do!
I won't bother repeating what the other reviewers have said, except to summarize:1. This product could be great2. It isn't, because it is totally unstable and buggyI'm a software developer too and so I am comfortable enough with the odd peculiarity or minor bug. But this - even after firmware upgrades etc. - is so riddle with bugs it seems like functional swiss cheese.Don't bother - not even with a view to having netgear fix it in the future - they've been trying for more than 6 months and seem to be going completely the wrong direction on this one. A pity, because the eva8000 was well conceived and they have other good products I've used.
I already have the RKR24 2-unit remote and the range is exactly what I need. I have the receiver plugged into an outlet in the loft of our barn and with the RKR24 I can turn the outside barn lights on from inside the house (easily 50 feet away). But with this 4-unit remote (KR22A), I have to be in the barn for the receiver to get the signal. If the 2-unit remote will suit your purpose, get that one instead.
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.
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
Router is okay. Usually works but several pc's had trouble keeping a connection although they worked fine with my older 54mbps Netgear router. I have several different wireless network adapters and some work better than others with this router even though they all worked fine with the netgear router.
I have been racking my brain trying to solve the power issue of trying to transfer large amounts of pictures to the iPod without it dying. Here is an idea that I haven't seen anyone mention yet, that involves not buying this camera connector at all: Apple sells a Y cable (or "splitter" cable) that has a male usb connector on one half, and a male firewire on the other. The intention of this cable is to allow charging of the iPod (by connecting the firewire half to a wall AC Adapter) and transfering to a computer (by connecting the USB half to a computer) at the same time.If you can charge and transfer at the same time in this situation, couldn't you also, in theory, connect a female to female usb gender changer to the male USB half of the Y cable, and then plug in your camera or a USB card reader to the resulting female USB plug, allowing full AC powered transfer?
This is a nice gadget with all the glitz and glamour it offers, but definately has some drawbacks.1. Battery life is supposed to be "up to 12 hours" which doesn't even come close. 3-4 hours and it is ready for a charge up.2. When you put it on shuffle mode, it shuffles songs in same order ALL the Time, no variety. It'll bypass songs you have but never hear and play the same ones over and over again.3. SKips songs quite often unless you lock it and then if you don't like the song must unlock to change. I could go on and on... Bascially not worth the $$$$.
This card embarrassed me. I recommended it to a friend with a Gigabyte mb, and it crashed the machine repeatedly. An obsolete NeXXt card delivered the goods. I was puzzled, as I had used it successfully on an IBM mb and an ASUS mb :(
At first I was all, "Woo Hoo" but after 3 days my Ipod froze and never came back so I exchanged it at Best Buy for another one. 2 hours later, it turned off and never turned back on so I exchanged it for ANOTHER one and then this one had battery failure.Yes, it may be cute, but if you're gonna put up that kind of money, get the 20 gig. After I got my full refund and a month later on my birthday I bought the 20 gig and I LOVE it! I can fit 20 times more songs and it's reliable! And a month later @ Best Buy I oddly saw 4 ipods on markdown out of box. (I swear to God those are all mine)
I bought this one at walmart for only 44$ i believe, it is a good player but it is slow to the commands from the remote. plays all DVD's but yesterday after 6 month of owning it, it just gave up, it does not load DVD's anymore, when i turn it off the "off" will stay on the menu screen, but it does not turn off all the way... do not buy this
After all the positive reviews, I decided I couldn't go wrong with this monitor. Unfortunately I never got past trying to move the neck on the monitor so that I could slide it into the stand. It wouldn't move! The instructions were very clear but it was stuck solid. I tried forcing it until I felt it could break off. I looked for a button, or a switch - something to allow the neck to swing up. Nada! I even emailed HP customer service and they admitted that I should return it. I don't know if I want to try again.
I have a 2 year old Powershot A80. After 2 years, lines appeared on the LCD and in the pics. When considering new cameras, the short lifespan of this camera should have steered me away from Canon but after much research, I decided to buy the Canon Powershot SD550. Was it a good decision?....Powershot SD550--Great picture quality.Consistent Red-Eye when taking Indoor pictures.After 3 weeks, my LCD is cracked. Wasn't bumped, dropped, or smashed. Just in its case carried from point A to Point B and it cracked. I have shipped it off to Canon. They said they would need to evaluate the camera to determine if the crack was under warranty (translation--most likely not.) Estimated cost to repair--$100-300. The camera cost me less than $300. Ridiculous!Oh, the rep also indicated my problem with the A80 sounded like a sensor problem. Turns out if I had an A70, they would replace the sensor for free since Canon has determined there are sensor problems with that model. The A80 is basically an A70 but Canon will not replace the sensor on my model.Summary--I love Canon's picture quality but I will never buy a Canon again.
I too was excited about an afordable machine that could do what I wanted.The first surprise was that the drivers that came with the unit weren't for WindowsXP. I learned that after I tried installing them and then was told to reformat my hard drive to remove them and download the correct drivers from the website.Then the machine worked well for about 2 years.I sure wish I'd have read all the reviews before I purchased a bunch of ink last month.I was having some difficulty with paper jambs that started a few months ago and then the magenta ink stopped printing.I noticed those problems mentioned a several times before in reviews. Like I said... another victim.I will take everyone's advice... time to look for a different brand and don't waste my time trying to get it fixed.
I have two players that I wanted to use this on. I tried it in both and followed the instructions, but the CD would not advance to track 9, as instructed. Waste of money... :(
Given that I had excellent experience with the smaller Sharp LCD's I thought that this larger model would perform as well, boy was I really, really wrong!I connected up my satellite and cable connections and found that the only acceptable results came from the 8 HD channels on cable. This despite signal strength of 86 plus for all channels. Satellite reception is so bad, producing smeared resolutions on all channels, including HD, to the point that it is really not watchable. My 10 year old Pioneer plasma on the other hand still produces a razor sharp picture on all channels of satellite and average results from cable.The on screen TV Guide is a disaster, far too much useless information, very poor navigation, difficult if not impossible to customize and program.The Cable Card function is a great idea. Slightly larger than a regular credit card it simply slips into a slot but then the problems start as the instruction manual and on screen menu isunclear and differ on how to correctly program the analog and digital channels.If you are an average consumer with the expectation of getting an excellent, or at least above, performance from this expensive TV, and you have an average knowledge of setting up and programming an electronic device, my firm recommendation would be, think again.
Bought this adapter to work with a laptop that I successfully connected to a home network using an identical adapter we have on another home computer. Deliberately bought exact same version of product & software, which is why I bought through Amazon, but when received, it didn't work. Cost of returning it is prohibitive, so it's so much techno-junk now -- maybe e-bay fodder.
Most people say they have problems with the dvd playback on thisdevice, but we had just the opposite problem. Our dvds play great, but the vhs player is just terrible. Half of the tapes play like they were bootlegged or something. None of our other vhs players do this; perhaps it's because this isn't built as strongly as a normal vhs player. We have way too many good films on videocassete to just ignore them, or throw away, because this vhs/dvd player can't play them back correctly. Even after taping some shows using the vhs player, the bloody thing still can't play the tape back correctly--it even jumps up and down and the color fades. In conclusion, I'd just like to say if you're considering buying this product, I--and my whole family--would advise you to think twice.
This replacement cartridge was a piece of JUNK!!!It causes streaks and blotches all over my print copy.It took me a half hour to clean up the printer after just two pages.I bought a Genuine HP cartridge at a local store and it worked perfectlyDON'T BUY ANY OF THESE CARTRIDGES FROM THIS OUTFIT
I bought one of these so I could move the old computer up to my son's room. It's running Windows Me, but so what? Belkin says that's supported.I can get it to work when broadcasting my SSID, I can get it to work when not broadcasting my SSID. What I can't get it to do is work with WEP, either 64 or 128 bit. Called up support, they said "Me has no diagnostics. You can return it to the store."
I loved The Secret History so much that I read and reread it dozens of times. I was, and am, astonished at Tartt's skill with language. Even today, almost twenty years after I first read it, I still try to understand how she achieved some of those magical effects. Sentence by sentence, TSH is breathtakingly gorgeous. I think Tartt is (or was) one of the most talented English prose writers of our time. So of course I bought The Little Friend the moment it came out, and read it immediately (by flashlight, during a car trip, at night: I had waited so long for the second novel I couldn't stand to wait until we got to the hotel to start it). As badly as I wanted to love TLF, I couldn't believe it had been written by the same person. The quality of the second novel was so dramatically inferior to that of the first that I wondered if Tartt had had a head injury or developed a drug or alcohol problem after she published her first book. Some errors (such as the scene where a snake is chasing a child: snakes lie in wait and strike, but never chase their prey) made me wonder whether she had an editor at all. Other errors (the meandering, shapeless plot; the vague, motiveless characters; the scenes that go nowhere and elucidate neither character nor plot) made me think she just slammed it out in the space of a week to get past her decade-long writer's block. But the most heartbreaking disappointment of TLF is the absence of the beautifully polished sentences that characterized TSH. I could easily forgive a few improbable plot details in TSH (like the idea that one missing undergrad could provoke "one of the biggest manhunts" in Vermont history, crowds swarming the snowy hills; or the idea that Henry, still an undergraduate, can read hieroglyphics, or converse fluently in ancient Greek). Such exaggerations were tolerable because almost every sentence was so achingly beautiful that TSH kept making me fall in love with the English language, over and over again, even after many readings. And then she pushes out a piece of tripe like TLF. Good lord. Almost any sober English major with a word processor and a competent editor could have done better. Oh, Ms. Tartt, what happened to you?
My fault for not scrutinizing the product specifications carefully enough. Unlike other similar Olympus digital voice recorders, this model does NOT include the capability of storing and playing back MP3s. As I was seeking to replace a unit that did have this capability, this is a waste cost for me, as I don't have a valid basis for returning it. The WS-510M is what I should have purchased.
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!!
Avoid this if you like things that works. I'm sure several people have already mentioned it DOES NOT work with Vista or Firefox (well any browser except for IE for that mater) but more on those things later.The first thing is the software is rather unintuitive to install but not so horrible that an average IT Professional with 10 years of experience (like me) can't figure it out. The install does not include the software manual, you would need to Explore the CD and copy the .doc file over. Hello APC, have you heard of .PDF? If you follow the manual carefully the accounts and finger prints are fairy easy to setup but this where the true problems start to show.Now here is where it really SUX... the software crashed, i.e. failed to save the password and freezes, 2 of 10 times. Yes, that is 20% failure. And each time the computer (XP SP2) must be rebooted for the software to work again despite the documentation citing only needing to logout and logging back in. MAJOR FAILURE.It's Dec 2008 and still no Firefox support? Hello APC, Firefox is *open source*! Please pass this on to your engineers or make your software open source and we'll build the Firefox integration.There's gotta be something good about this right? Well YES the file encryption feature is very nice. Sure there are plenty of shareware and freeware that can do this but with Biopod you can encrypt entire folders but later open single files without decrypting the entire folder. This is very nice and is the only reason I am keeping this package.
The price of the product was great but quite a few of the jewel cases were damaged upon arrival. I am not sure if this was the fault of the shipping company or the deliverer but this brought the rating down.
The design and sight of this baby are awesome. The battery life is also incredibly awesome. Yet it pains me to have to listen to the same mp3's over and over and over and over (you get the point) again. 32 mb is patheticly pathetic. You will like it for a month and then disregard as some type of trophy of technology. If you want something you could really use and teasure I would reccomend the Archos Jukebox Recorder. (6000 mb vs. 32mb)Just my $ 0.02KaiWhatever is not nailed down, is mine.Whatever I can pry loose... is not nailed down!
Okay, so I got this webcam a few years ago as a gift, which is nice 'cause I don't have to buy it. BUT THE QUALITY IS HORRIBLE!! Now that more and more web cameras are coming out, better quality ones are of reasonable prices.Move on, get a better web camera. This one's getting TOO old.For one thing, I had to have MAXIMUM light everytime I use it - which is hard when you're online at night when all you have is your room light, which is usually not as bright as the sunlight. Then even when there's maximum light, all you could see is basically outlines! you can't see details in the picture, which sucks.So... for any purposes, personal or business, DO NOT buy this camera because you will just cry in regret.Oh and the prices says it all ;)
I own another camera just like it. The seller sent me a damaged camera and has refused to refund the cost. I would never buy anything form her again.
never stated that two would be required to use a single wire in side the wall one at the router and one at the two devices you want to connect.
Install them for less than 5mins, the PC started to beep, and shut down. Took out one of the modules and PC works fine. put that one module to every memory slot available, same problem. so its pretty much half DOA. Wanted to get it replaced, but not in stock anymore. Probably will get it from another brand from now on. Of course Amazon is the best and I could just return it. And at least get my money back.
This mouse can work just as well as the more expensive brand, but it is somewhat of a hassel to get it to do so. The software that is specifically for this mouse doesn't integrate with the windows environment too well, but with a little tweaking it can be used with the drivers and software for that &quot;other&quot; brand. However, this is not very practical and isn't really worth the trouble to save a few bucks.
My wife and I loved this remote. Right up until it quit working 4 months after we had it. They have a known issue of not charging and have had defective units. But never recalled them. Customer service number. What a joke. An absolute guarantee of OVER an hour on hold. Just to be transferred to someone else who asks you the same questions again. Then, after I went through all that and was guaranteed an email would be sent to me detailing how and where to send my remote for a replacement. Instead of an email I get a voicemail instructing me to call the same number that I was on hold for over an hour a few days prior. What a joke. Most people know the run around when they are getting it, and you will be sure to get it good from Logitech. I'm sure that most people just give up.
It took TWO dead ones, including CTW60RS - 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. YMMV, but you've been warned.
Amazed to read the many reviews and found none that mentioned the noise! Unit has a cooling fan that runs constantly and is so noisy that one has to crank up the volume to override it. I had it in my bedroom briefly but could not sleep with the silly thing in the room. It is cheap, but loud, stick with a Panasonic never mind the cost.
i get this free when i bought my big tv from best buy no wonder why is free, retail was 79.99 dollars. i use it briefly and one night i watched dvd and i full sleep in morning i tried it but not working just green lcd lights out no function, i know electronics so i opened it and looked not repairable easyi emailled cyberhome they would charge me for labornot worth it stupid me to buy chinesse product communism products sucks
I haven't been able to get the Print CD capability to work on my printer yet, which is the entire reason I bought it in the first place. I've been talking to Epson technical support, but they can't seem to figure it out. I'm waiting for another CD tray to arrive to see if that's the problem, but it's been over a week now. Meanwhile, my project is on hold because I can't print the CDs.
This is a very sturdy and reliable camera, but it is not worth the money. The photos can lack clarity, especially when using the close-up features.
Had this unit in classroom and could not put up with the noise. Upgraded to a Bostitch and it's much quieter and faster. To be fair, I thought the speed was OK until using it side by side with the Bostitch. Our school also has gone through many of these, so we are upgrading all of ours to Bostitch.
i love the sirius radio and their stations (chanel 62 the road house is one of my favorites) i have a sirius radio in my truck, only station i listen to.bought the home kit could not get sirius radio signal with the antenna that came with the kit, in to-days wourld of high tech; why can't they produce a sirius home radio that will paly in your house with out moving the antenna every five minutes because you loose the signal??????????????? this is the reason i returned the producthope this information gets to the engineers at sirius radiolee; fairfield ca.
The product never worked from day one. Had both AT& T and D-Link technical and they couldn't help me get the router working. D-Link finally said return the router. Returned router to vendor. Haven't heard if I recieved credit for it yet.
I bought this player for a second room because it looked cool and was extremely inexpensive. That being said here are some good and bad I have experienced:You cannot use a universal remote for this, period. You may be thinking, "no big," but it really is kind of irritating.Like others have said, there seems to be a heat/longevity issue with this player, resulting in long "pauses" of up to 10 seconds, depending on how long it has been playing. I was joking with my friend that they are really just short intermissions in disguise...It is loud. I believe one of the things you give up when you go to a small, inexpensive player is that you can actually hear the mechanisms inside- whirring, reading, etc. And when it imposes an intermission, I hear the cute metallic grind-to-a-halt sound the thing makes before it actually pauses- its own little warning system! I didnt notice that anyone else mentioned that- am I just spoiled by my Onkyo?As for the good, well... It still plays any DVD I throw at it and it plays all of my audio as well, with none of the problems I have gotten with video. Oh, and it has a screen saver (smart) but it doesnt work when you are playing audio, only when you have paused your media (not so smart).I view all of the good & bad with humor, because as cliched as it is, you get what you pay for. Another reviewer mentioned it being only a matter of time before you encounter a problem with this item and it seems to be true. If you buy it and it works perfectly, enjoy it while it lasts...
I was pessimistic because of a poor experience with a Panasonic DVD player in the past...I've owned many different Panasonic electronic components and have been 100% satisified, except with their DVD players. Unfortunately, I should have trusted my gut and stayed away from Panasonic DVD.The very first movie I played, which was brand new out of the package, was Matrix Revolutions. At chpt 21, the DVD player hangs up, freezes, and eventually skips ahead about 5 minutes into the movie. I took the DVD to my Toshiba DVD/VCR combo unit and it plays in the same area without a hitch. I tried playing the DVD in 3 different slots in the carousel and had the same exact problem. I'm returning this DVD player.It is a shame, because I really like the features for the price on this player. It is slightly (though not much) quicker changing CDs than other DVD changers. The buttons are easily accesible on the unit itself (so finding the remote isn't mandatory), and it takes 2 pushes of remote buttons to get CD random play (which is better than some of the comptetitors. Quality of audio and video was excellent.The only other major complaint is the remote. The range of the remote is weak. I couldn't get the DVD player to respond to remote inputs sitting on my couch which is about 7 feet from the DVD player...that was also annoying.Stay away from Panasonic DVD, that is my advice. This is my second Panasonic DVD player that has issues with hanging up and freezing on DVD play. I'm now debating between Toshiba and Sony...
Geez, I read all the reviews on this site, praising this &quot;wonderful&quot; monitor and I made a HUGE MISTAKE; I trusted their words and ordered it, without going to a store to see it in action.On the sides and edges (even with their software that does NOT come with it; it's a web-download), on both the left and the right, the horizonal wire mesh underneath the actual display is visible - constantly visible and the display, although color sharp, is not very clean.There are no 0 stars, so it gets a 1. Save yourself the time, and money, and do NOT buy this monitor
This unit was recommned by Dell as an upgrade. It was actually slower than my current 128 MB in my Dimension E510. I want to return the unit for full credit.I purchased an ATI Vision Tek HD 4550 512 MB unit for about $40.00 less than this unit. It is excellent.
I purchased a replacement cable since my original cable's insulation was peeling off. The replacement cable did not fit my Kindle. The connector was too large.I returned it to Amazon with an explanation....and have never heard anything since.
I am totally disappointed in the quality of the picture. "Automatic" never works but is even worse if you wear a light color. Adjust the Contrast and Brightness to compensate and you get a washed out picture. Turn Auto off and it's almost a black picture !! Great extras if you could get the cam to work !
Like others have said - if you own Windows XP Media Center Edition the camera can cause lots of system problems, errors, crashes, etc - and that's if it even installs. Skip it and choose another camera.
The Linksys WET54G is a nice looking product, but it fails to connect effectively and consistently. (I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless network and a Linksys WPC54G notebook adapter card that I am very happy with). I attempted to install WET54G using WinXP, install CD failed with an error message BMCP.dll. I then attempted to install on Win2000, install got further but install failed due to &quot;link lost&quot; with WET54G. I gave up on the install CD and manually configured the Linksys WET54G using Internet Explorer on 192.168.1.226. I completed config, but it was extremely difficult to get the WET54G options to match my Linksys WRT54G which is the wireless station. Eventually I got a signal, but Ethernet on the WET54G kept dropping or was very, very slow. Finally I tried to reset the WET54G using the reset button. Now the power light flashes green but does not stay lit steady. This product has potential, but Linksys programming is sloppy and failed too many times. I returned this product as it does not work as advertised.
Ink ran out after printing the third time. Cartridge says ink is still full, but not registering. Changed cartridge, def an issue with cartridge.
The firewall/router portion of the FR114P is great and easy to set up, but the print server is useless! I have a Canon i850 on Windows XP, and it drags the print speed down so low that you want to cry. While printing graphics it literally pauses for a second or two after each pass of the print head. After installing via the recommended method (Netgear's virtual firewall printer port), I found a tidbit of two cryptic sentences on their website that suggested installing the printer via the Windows LDP/LPR port as a remedy for slow printing. This made no difference. Tech support then suggested turning off print buffering on the Windows printer settings. This only made matters worse as it still printed slowy but now also ties up the computer until it's done!I returned the FR114P and will now try the D-Link DI-704UP which has a USB print server. This thing's great if you don't mind paying an extra $40 for print server functionality that you'll never want to use!
These really look as though they'd help keep the ear buds from falling out - but it's actually quite the opposite - the silicone plugs are slick and the moment you begin to exercise and sweat a little they fall out.
I have a Linksys WRT54G version 6 router with the latest updated Linksys firmware. I tested the signal strength and it was 3-4 bars from across the house, prior to installation. I immediately installed the new high gain antenans and it did not change the signal strength at all, still 3-4 bars. I tried powering down the router and re-starting my computer and it never changed the signal. I installed the original antennas and it was still 3-4 bars, then I re-installed the high gain antennas and it never changed the signal strength, still 3-4 bars. It didn't matter what laptop I used or the location, nothing changed. It was a huge waste of money!
A product is only worth something if it works- or if it is replaced promptly. Neither has happened with this product. It didn't work a bit when I got it, and I still haven't gotten a replacement as promised. Do yourself a favor- buy the apple cord and save yourself the aggravation.
I had this router, dlink, bought in december 2009. I wrote this review only now (07/26/2010), hoping thar I may find a solution and have it shared but it went in vain. I don't want to re-type all the one-star ratings review. They're all true - had those problems - had it fixed - then back to those problems again. (Mainly looses connection). I have to blame myself for buying this unit for not heeding the large number of one-star review back then. I have now the impression (just decided) not to buy any d-link products anymore. I bought linksys (refurbished), which is cheaper ($34.00) and it worked far better than d-link. After installation, no "No Connection" problem ever experience again with linksys.
This unit functioned about 1 day. Then I couldn't get anything - I thought it was the antenna, although the radio showed it was receiving a signal. Bought a Terk antenna - no diff. Finally decided that it was broken between the antenna interface and the radio. Returned it to Sirius and got a Starmate instead - THAT is a fine radio and have had no problems.
Looks good, programs easily. Motion-sensing on/off is great. But many of the buttons on the touchscreen are unuseable - often it takes repeated presses to get the unit to respond. The unit I had felt like the surface plastic material was sticking to the contacts underneath. I thought this would go away with use, but nothing had improved after 10 days.I returned it - NOT AS ADVERTISED!
The Zen Micro does NOT, as Creative's website and the package both indicate, work with Windows 98 Second Edition.Wanting more storage, I bought the Micro after spending several months being extremely pleased with the Zen Nano Plus. But the only way (using W 98 SE) to transfer music to the Micro is with Windows Media Player 9 (ugh), and then only in WMA format (ugh). Not mp3, as stated in the description. Plus, you can't rip directly from CD. You have to copy into wmp9 first, and then into the player. The included Zen Micro Media Explorer does not recognize the device.After searching the forums at Creative's site, it became obvious that they have known about this problem for over a year. Spoke with a tech support rep who knew all about the problem, said all Micros are shipped with firmware that only works with XP, and cannot be 'downgraded' to a version compatible with 98SE. He suggested going out and buying Windows XP. He also tried selling me the extended warranty. Ha ha.It turns out that by using the absolute highest bitrate, both into WMP9 and then into the player, nearly all of the songs sound pretty good. NOT through headphones, though. (Not really an issue since the Micro gets used mainly thru the car stereo.) Through headphones (decent ones) there's a high-pitched squeal for a few seconds at the start of each track, apparently due to EM interference from the disk drive.So be wary of the Micro, and if you have Windows 98SE, don't even bother.
This hub worked fine and was easy to set up. Some how after about a month it quit working at all. Anything connected to it would not function. The only things I had attached to it was two Printers and a 2gb thumb drive. I just installed the replacement hub (different brand) so we will see if this goes south after about a month.
I bought Panasonic PT52DL on October 10, 2003. It worked fine for a while then all of sudden, on January 10, 2004, there was no picture. I called the company and they directed me to a local facility. They came and picked up the TV. First they told me the light bulb was out and it was backordered. After three weeks they got the light bulb and now they are telling me it is not the bulb, it is some other part that is still backordered. As of March 2, 2004 they have no idea when they will get my TV fixed. DO NOT BUY till Panasonic has fixed its problems with service.
Fugawi is offering version 4 with Pocket PC support for $99.A much better deal I think.http://www.fugawi.com/docs/BRC-FUGAWI-GN-US-EN.pdfJeannette
Bought 2 of these cables for my new Roku2 XS. Neither works. Both introduces tons of green static in the signal.I tried at every resolution, on other devices, and other ports on my TV: still the same problem.Tried the Roku with an hdmi cable from monoprice, worked perfectly everywhere.Don't buy!
The battery worked great for the first few months, but suddenly our camera died. We swapped in the original battery and went home to try to charge this battery and nothing happened. The charger would act like there was no battery in it, but worked fine with the OEM battery. Am checking on the warranty, but so far, I guess I get what I paid for when I bought a $7 battery.
I bought this TV after a lot of research, from amazon. i paid almost $500-6oomore for this sony product than any other TV. I hooked it to my sony playstation 3 and expected to watch high def blu ray movies with an experience like never before. But i was very disappointed. There is"extensive motion blur " while watching movies. I tried watching casino royale and superman returns. the picture was so blurred in the opening bond chase sequence that i was utterly disappointed. i had read such issues only while watching football. but every movie that i watch has the same issue. All my connecting equipment is MONSTER cable and the most expensive ones. i realised my older panasonic was giving better picture. I called sony. tried all possible tweaks. i finally gave up and decided to return this TV. Meanwhile in just a few days i noticed some minimal clouding at the top edge of screen which was very visible while watching movies in 16:9 format.I have always been a Sony fan and though pricey , it has lived upto expectations. But its bye bye for this one. Its either XBR4 or Sammy Lnt4671.
I had never heard of HDCP before I used this cable with my brand new Apple TV I got for Christmas- and I am a computer geek. After hooking up with this new cable and trying to play Netflix content, it refused to play citing that the equipment didn't support HDCP. Just to make sure it wasn't something with the specific content I was selecting, I moved the Apple TV and used the old cable, and it worked fine. I have no idea how to be sure if a cable supports HDCP or not (which just sounds ridiculous to me) but now I need to figure that out before spending more money on a replacement cable, and seeing what I can do with this cable after I've already run it through my wall.
I'm on my second one and it has failed. Don't rely on these working for more than a year at best. Now I need to go to the Geek Squad for data recovery. So much for back up systems. Don't put yourself through it, get something dependable. They say these Cavalries contain Maxtor hard drives and some say they are good drives. I don't know if the drive is the culprit or something else but Cavalry has failed me twice in a year and left me without access to important files.
Don't purchase this mouse unless you're prepared to put two new AAA batteries in it about once a month.The cost of batteries soon outweight the cost of the mouse and I stated thinking if they are a part of Duracel.A+ for design and responsiveness though, but what's the point?
The tiny speakers are barely audible. Having opened it, tried it, and realized this we were amazed to find that this company, ANTonline, will not let us return it. They will not, in fact, accept any returns unless they are in the original package, sealed. Even then, they will charge you a re-stocking fee of 15%. Go elsewhere to buy this item, if you must have it. And ALWAYS check the "return policy" before buying anything. Amazon will not cover this either, they only help with items which are materially different than what you ordered.Buyer, beware.
I ordered this player month back. After waiting for 20 days, I received the player.When I tried to play a DVD movie, only first ten minutes it played the movie in color, then color changed to pink and finally it displayed only Black and White.I called Cyberhome support, I did all kind of troubleshooting as per cyberhome supports instruction. No luck. Then I called Amazon, they said they will replace the unit.Last week I receive the my replacement unit. I think this unit is comparatively better. The reason is, it displayed the DVD movies in color for 20 to 30 minutes. And it goes to pink and finally Black and White.Today I am returning this unit also.It you check Cyberhome's web site support page, they say it you see pink are Black and White picture adjust the DVD setup. That is not true. It didn't work for the player I got it.This player is not even worth for single star.
One of the worst electronic products I have owned.Installation is more complicated than with most routers.MAC filtering is set up bizarrely so that you need a PhD in engineering to use.Drops connections randomly and requires frequent restarts to keep computers connected.Have had to return two defective units in a couple of months.When this thing works, it seems like a good router, but that is the exception, not the rule.
My 4th and final LaCie 250GB, just like this larger one, failed last week. None of them lasted over a year, and one was filled with video files that I had to pay $1,000 to retreive from a pro DATA retreival company! LaCie is simply NOT interested in working out the problems. Never again...Listen to so many of us here who have been burned. Just don't buy these things!
Had problems with this product...and yes, the customer service was ATROCIOUS!!! First one I got, charged all night, booted up the next morning, and was not fully charged...1st call to customer service, was told I needed to charge for 24 hours or could destroy flash memory (WHAT???) second call was told only needed to charge it for 7-8 hours...they told me to send it back with no explanation as to what could be the cause of the battery prob??? Kept it for a week while waiting for my replacement, randomly re-booted for no reason, wiped out my music folder and had to re-sync everytime (20 minute job, battery drainer). Got my new unit, same exact thing with the re-sync, system re-booted, my music library empty, 20-minute re-sync. Called customer service and they had no clue(either lying or oblivious) since it happened to both units during normal operation. Find it very hard to believe no one else had this problem (ZUNE, IPOD SANDISK, whatever would have had an explanation for this) This product would be great if it worked properly and if there were issues, customer service could remedy the problem. Unfortunately they cannot do so; am planning on buying another zune or ipod with less functionality, but better durability and customer service. If you do buy one of these, monitor it for a week and return it asap if you have problems because $300 is alot of bread to drop on something that doesn't work properly.
We are on our second camera. Both cameras were faulty causing movies to be trapped inside and lost FOREVER. The customer service is SLOW and ineffective. It takes days to get a call returned and the problem still doen't get fixed. We would not reccommend going with this brand; not sure if the company is just too small or just don't care. Either way, the customer loses. We will be going with a nationally known company for qaulity equipment and better customer service from now on.
I bought this because with a replay box, a satellite receiver and a vcr I was worried about being able to wire yet another box intomy TV which doesn't have infinite inputs.I have only had it a week and we will be returning it.I have owned VCRs for years and this is the first one Ihave had that tapes get stuck in.In addition my children who have been putting tapes into mySony VCR for years have a lot of difficulty getting the tapein here. If they try and insert the tape backwards (I know)instead of not letting it go in, the tape goes part way in and gets wedged and won't eject.Obviously you shouldn't put a tape in backwards but a unit shoulddeal with a common error in some way that doesn't require a tripto the repair shop.Technical support from Samsung was useless.I read all the reviews on Amazon and decided to take a chance.Now I am sorry that I did.Skip this product which is not cheap and get something better made and more robustly designed
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 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 !
I have to say I am shocked by the ergonomics of this keyboard. My expectations were high. I assumed using this Logitech keyboard would be fantastic experience.Critical issues:1/ the touch pad is non-intuitive (I use them all the time and I can't seem to get this one to work well)2/ the scroll function is a good idea, but it doesn't respond reliably.3/ the mouse buttons are very hard to use. they are right near the palm rest and you have to be very deliberate to get them to activate. The best example is drag and drop. you point to the item and then drag to the destination, but i can't get the left button to stay activated with my thumb while my finger is scrolling on the pad. More than half the time i loose the drag and drop the item in the wrong place. Unacceptable.Good news... well yes there is some:1/ I have this in our brand new kitchen and it looks wonderful.2/ the keys are very smooth with good feedback. So actually typing a sentence is a joy.3/ setup was so easy (XP Pro). I just plugged the bluetooth receiver in to a USB port and turned the keyboard on. No prompts, no reboot. It came "live" in just 60 seconds.Bottom Line - the good can't overcome the bad at any price. If you need an wireless keyboard with an integrated pointing device you will be VERY unhappy with this keyboard.It is going back today.
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.
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
Repeatedly gives CRC (cyclical redundancy check) error when moving several files to drive.
I occasionally used and it worked for 6 months, now it gives sudden statics, tried different channels, but same problem, when I switch channels, sound quality gets better for few moments then same annoying static sound comes back. I bought this item for around 40 bucks and I think its not worth the money.
I'm on my 3rd one in about 5 years. They seem to just got out after a few months. One of the most frustrating and disappointing products I have ever run across. I hate to run a dedicated phone line for my Tivo, but it might be cheaper than this.
It sounded horrible and the tape player broke within 3 days. Don't buy it. It looks cool but sounds like a loud pair of headphones.
640 x 480, 30fps, 24 bit color. Sounds great! I bought the camera with the idea of using it as a long duration digital camera. (2-6 hour seminars) I didn't expect wonders, but this thing (is not imprssive)!I finally captured in color using Fire-I software from the web, and then Windows Media Encoder. It still only captures at 7.5fps. Granted, it takes 4 shots of the same frame to make 30fps, but it's still 7.5fps (it just takes up 4 times the space.)Fire-I could capture 640x480, but WME was stuck back at 320x240. The preview seems to be 30fps, but the capture isn't.The hardware MIGHT be OK, but the software sure isn't. I'd say it borders on false advertising. My search for decent drivers/software to make this work will continue. Without it, this thing is a waste of money.
As of April 2012 there are no instructions, no support, so you better know what you're doing. Check their site to verify.
I would have rated this device lower than one star but...it...does not go that low.This device is not worth even considering for a purchase. Franklin has again shown why no one buys their products unless they are desparate. You must download the operating system before you can turn on the device. The screen is too small and not backlit making it totally useless for any purpose including reading any material from ebooks to newspaper subcriptions.The speaker cost about 20 cents.Further, Franklin purportedly has arrangements with mobipocket and audible.com for content. Dont even bother trying to access the content from either of these sources. Their websites are poorly designed and they provide little usable tech support.Moreover, Franklin tries to rip you off for the flash memory you must purchase separately...
I bought this camera (in black) from an independent seller on Amazon about a year ago, and I have never been able to use the camera because I have Windows Vista. I've been waiting for Samsung to provide compatible software and drivers, but no go.
As a regular (former) Amazon.com customer, I slipped into "auto" mode when I purchased my camera for 399.00 along with accessories. Accessories arrived without "free gifts" as advertised. Price of camera was $50.00 less on other web sites. I contacted Amazon to check on price match. Tough luck for me.Wrong battery, too!!!!!!!!
Apparently the bluetooth "standard" is not a standard at all. After a great deal of fighting, I was finally able to pair this with my motorola headset. But that was as far as I got. I can't get it connected and constantly get the response that a connection could not be obtained. Once I got connected as a fluke but only for a "good" strength connection even thought the headset was 2 inches away and the connection did not result in any response with the software I wanted to use it with. Connection dropped spontaneously a minute later. Complete garbage. However, if anyone knows of a bluetooth adapter that actually works, I'd love to hear about it.
I bought two of these cables for my home theater setup. When they arrived, they looked nothing like the picture. The cable is REALLY small and thin USB style that you would expect to see going to a webcam. After using the cable and seeing a terrible picture (purple shifting screen and bad resolution) I was concerned something was wrong with my blu ray player. Swapped the cable out with my $14 hdmi cable I bought from best buy and the picture was wonderful. These cables SUCK!!!!
I hate this product so much I went out of my way to write this review. It is definitely thebiggest lemon I have bought since I have been buying computer products over the last 30 years.Unless you enjoy exercises in frustration, just buy another brand, I wish I had.
Thanks to the reader from Berlin, PA. I was beginning to think I must be one of the only people in the world who find books like Shade of the Maple, Bridges of Madison County and Erich Segal's Love Story to be mauldin tripe that would only appeal to preteen girls, IMHO (emphasis on IN MY HUMBLE OPINION - don't want to be pelted with responses from all of you who love one or all of these books!) But, I also loathe Friends and Alley McSqueel on TV as well! :-D Bleech!I could NOT feel any connection with either of the main charactors,booorrriiinnngg!!
Well, there isn't much to say... I purchased one of the 5 Meter cables, and it absolutely did not work. There was no visible damage to it, so I had no reason to suspect that it had any defect, but it most certainly did. I tried it with three different Macs, connecting a Lexmark printer. None of the Macs even acknowledged that it was connected. Rubbish.I suppose this is trivia, but it was particularly aggravating for me... as I paid for overnight shipping, and made a trip to a client's house specifically to hook up their printer. I wasted time carefully running the cable along the wall, concealing it a bit so as to be tidy... only to find that it did not work, and to have to remove it. I wasted shipping fees, time, and gasoline (driving to client's home). Further, it was a bit embarrassing. Of course, I'm offered a refund if I return it- I have it back in the box, with its return label and such... and it has sat next to my desk for weeks now, underneath a pile of vastly more important things that need doing. I obviously don't feel terribly motivated to make a trip to the UPS store to drop off a package, so as to receive a refund of $4.50... suppose I'll get to it soon.
I bought this recorder for school and have had nothing but problems with it. Not only is the sound quality poor (I tried it on all settings), but it froze up on dozens of occasions. The only way I could get it to work again was to remove the battery, which erased everything I had on there. I had to replace the battery probably once a week (after minimal use). Currently it will not work at all, even with a new battery. I tried to return it to the store I bought it from but I had fussed with it too long and they could not accept it. Unfortunately I have had problems with other Olympus products and should have learned my less. NEVER AGAIN.
The two female connectors are both too shallow to allow proper engagement with the cables. The connector would not pass a signal even when I held the cable in place by hand.
I wound up returning this. There are better Media Center options out there (See Gyration stuff). Here are my gripes:- Requires Media Center IR receiver - not included- Pointing nub is very difficult to use - not useless, but really not good- Line of sight needed - this is obvious, but there are options that don't require line of sightOverall, the difficulty using the nub was the deal breaker for me.
It did not work on my sidewinder controler but found another at another place that worked.I would not recomend this product.
This device simply fails to deliver on the promise of universal remote for those with more elaborate setups. The clunky setup interface lacks much-needed abilities to add specific commands in a startup sequence, and the need to log in to Logitech's online system to change commands is absurd.DO NOT buy this remote, period.
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!
I bought this on the recommendation of my DVD vendor's documentation (LG). I didn't expect it to fail from disk 1 !
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.
Although I like the feel of the buttons and especially the wheel, the mouse does not sit comfortably in my hand for longer periods. It is too narrow in the middle (as well as to high), forcing the thumb and ring finger to hold it in an unnatural and strained way. Instead, I recommend a wider and flatter mouse, such as Logitech's optical mouse (which is also cheaper).
I bought this drive from NewEgg because it was marketed as quiet. It's quiet compared to standard drives but compared to the Samsung SP2004C drives I own this is very noisy.I bought two of these within the past year. They didn't even last a year. The first one started out Ok so I bought a second one, it was a good price for 500GB. Well, there is a reason they're cheap, because they are bad drives.I've been using computers since I was 12. I'm 28 now, and these are the first drives that have died on me in all that time, (five systems and upgrades later). I always treat the drives very well, avoiding hard resets and shut downs and such. I'm careful, yet despite that both drives I bought failed.The second one was never quite right, always a delay when accessing data. That one died first. The first one, which I thought was good, died a couple months later. I'm really disgusted with Western Digital. I used to buy only WD because I was satisfied with their drives, especially the 80 GB Caviar.After this I will be switching to Samsung. The Samsung drives I have bought are quiet and reliable with no quirks. In addition, after the drive died I found my computer is responding better and is faster. Seems the drives were causing some type of lag in my system.Western Digital seems to be going downhill fast. Avoid these drives and go with Samsung or Seagate with the five year warranty.
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.
I got little confused after reading contradicting reviews on this combo, so I double checked my model number. Yes, I do have Pilotboard 64390, and I completely agree with the rest of not so positive reviewers. It has a decent range, but that's all. It doesn't even come close to substituting a wired keyboard and a mouse, so forget about any serious usage.
Well, here I sit, a day too late, reading 87 (soon to be 88) bitter reviews of this contraption I'm at loath to call a 'machine'.I got this POS 8 months ago, and while pleased with all the nice features and the likes, it was annoying having to clean the printer heads constantly. I did not use the printer that often and for small projects at that. The scanner was nice and worked well.Recently, I had problems printing (only a scattering of blue and yellow would show up on my page, fine if you're just printing a low resolution picture of Big Bird and Cookie Monster), and even though the levels of ink were shown to be about 15%, I figured maybe they were low and was at the root of all the problems. I shopped around and found that to replace the ink Im looking at over 100 of my Canadian dollars. I instead spent $50 at a refill store in the mall and walked away feeling satisfied at my savings.Anyway, things worked even worse than before I took out the cartriges and topped them up. A few head cleanings did nothing but use up HALF of the ink I just bought this morning with nothing to show for it aside from the sickly feeling you get when you realize you might have wasted money.I am absolutely disguested and annoyed, especially when I read (after wasting money and effort) all these comments that are EXACTLY the problems Ive had and continue having. It seems the printer nozzle things are jammed right up.I will be writing to Epson and hope for an exchange or some other similar action to save a customer.Currently, I wouldnt buy another Epson product for $2.Shame on them for having such a low quality product on the shelf.Shame on me for not looking into matters sooner. Could have saved me some money :(
I am completely unsatisfied with this product. Just received it and the AC adapter is not working after a couple of minutes once is plugged to an electrical outlet. Got it shipped overseas from Amazon and Logitech doesn't have a representation office in this country. Probably would need to buy an AC adapter from an electronics store.... hope this works. This is not right for a $150 universal remote. I believe that I am with the 0.00005% of Logitech users that has this problem; Logitech is known for quality in their products so this is really shocking. As soon as I got this remote working, probably would rate it again.
I purchased the 80Gb 605 in Feb. of 2008 despite the reviews complaining of service/support after the purchase. This is a good unit..until it breaks. I sent my 605 in for a simple battery replacement Dec 10th,2008,was informed it would take 10 to 15 days to complete the repair and waited.The automated response to an RMA inquiry on the 29th of December indicated that although my RMA number was valid, my unit was not in the warehouse nor in shipping.Two calls to support and one email has left me with a promise to send tracking information..no such info as of Jan 7,2009. Just a warning to all, the complaints of poor service are true.
Great idea, squalid execution. I'm not surprised that Amazon has dropped the price to around half the RRP, but in my opinion it's still over-priced.Why? Mediocre user interface; claimed iPod support but not with my Windows-formatted 4G 20GB unit; frustrating menus. After 48 hours fighting this product I shipped it back.
I purchased one of these telescopes and almost immediately regreted it. The 4mm eyepiece that comes with it is completely useless fo anything but the absolute perfect viewing conditions. The conditions needed for this eyepiece to be useful are very rare. I would recommend that you not go smaller than 5mm for this telescope. The mount is garbage! The finder scope is junk as well. Celestron views this as an entry level telescope and has equiped it with pieces designed to prompt you to quickly replace them, preferably with their products. I have spent over $350 in improvements and I'm not done yet. The mount is extremely sloppy and unstable. The controls get in the way constantly when trying to view objects low on the horizon. The gears inside are very cheap and do not move smoothly. This makes it extremely difficult to locate objects using the Right Assention (RA) and Declination, (Dec) setting circles. Speaking of the setting circles, they are very crude. There is not enough detail to the degree markings on the circles. This forces you to guess at the settings and then search for the object that should be in your eyepiece. The finder scope mount is very loose, making adjustment an exercise in futility. There is almost 1/4" of play between the mount and the bolts that attach the finder scope mount to the telescope tube. The slightest bump puts you out of business, unless you can manage to re-set the finder scope in the dark. The cross-hairs inside the finder scope are invisible at night. Even if you have the finder scope perfectly aligned, at night you still have to guess where the center of the cross-hairs are at. Even if you manage to keep the finder scope from moving on you, you still have to align the finder scope to your telescope. The adjustment screws are not spring loaded and are also cheaply made. You are lucky indeed if you get it aligned properly. The focuser only accepts 1.25 inch eyepieces. This is great from the standpoint that 1.25 eyepieces are cheaper than 2 inch ones because it takes less glass to make the smaller ones. The disadvantage is that if you want eyepieces with wider fields of view, and trust me you will, you need a focuser that will accept both 1.25 and 2 inch eyepieces and accessories. Here is a link to an article I wish I had seen before buying the Celestron Powerseeker 114 EQ, or any other telescope for that matter.[...]PLEASE, read this article and do some research before you buy! Find the local astronomical society and go to their next meeting, send them an email, call the president of the club or better yet, attend their next "Star Party". It is the best way to find out what you like, and more importantly, what not to buy. This is especially important with eyepieces, (they can be the biggest part of your total investment). Here's a link to the astronomical society, where you can begin your search for your local club.[...]Take the advise of someone who found this out a bit too late. It is better to spend a bit more initially than to buy a cheap telescope and have to improve it almost immediately.
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.
My third drive of this model has just died. The only thing that has saved me each time was that my system is running a RAID1 setup otherwise I would have had to rebuild my system each time. I have previously replaced the failed drive with an identical unit to make it easy to replace in the RAID setup. Not this time, I will be imaging my system and copying it to a new pair of drives of a different model.
This product did not do what I expected it to do which was to amplify softly spoken dialog and/or decrease the volume of loud dialog so we could hear all dialog comfortably. I do not use it anymore.
Bouth the unit in January. It died in October. Samsung wants $1000 to repair. Customer service at Samsung is terrible. Very cold hearted and uncaring that a 10 month old high dollar TV is dead. I will personally never buy another Samsung product. Avoid!
The streetpilot is old, clunky and about the size of a TV sitting on your dash. Get the Garmin Nuvi 360 and you will be extremely happy with the choice.
I bought my iPod from HP 3 months ago and i haven't had a single problem with it. It is very easy to use and using the click wheel becomes addictive. Holds many songs and the quality is very good (not that you'd notice it). Very easy to sync with your computer via the FireWire and USB cables. The battery last quite long and quick charges in under 2 hours. If you are buying this product for the other features, dont. The iPod is meant for music and not for holding notes, games, files, etc. Buy it if you want it to hold songs.
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
It doesn't work. I spent 3 days trying but it just doesn't work. I have a an Epson R200 printer and I run Windows XP. Probably my fault it doesn't work? Nope... I purchased a Linksys WPS54G and 10 minutes after I had it out of the box it worked. All 3 of my computers print just fine now. Netgear support is worthless. Yes, I tried turning off my firewall... turning off Epson print monitoring, disabled bidirectional support, different spooling options bla bla bla... the thing does not work. Do yourself a favor... spend the extra $40 or so and buy the WPS54G. The wireless ability of the WPS54G is cool since I can put my printer anyway in the house now...
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.
I purchased this product to connect my TIVO without having to install a second phone line. The installation was pretty simple, but when I plugged in a simple telephone set to test the line at the site where my TIVO was, the line noise was significant. When I plugged in the phone cord to my TIVO and tried to connect, the connection failed. I then contacted customer service to figure out what was wrong, and after troubleshooting the service attendent asked me if I had DSL on the line. I told her yes, and she informed me that the excessive noise on the line was due to the DSL. The wireless jack will not work with a DSL line! I was stunned! Why is there is no mention of this on the packaging or documentation?!?!? It looks like time to make a service call to the dreaded phone company to install a phone jack. Bad product, and bad documentation.
This unit seemed like a good purchase due to its small footprint and low price. I purchased two units for my home and have been very disappointed.The first unit never worked properly: many DVDs simply would not play. Others stopped playing partway through, pausing for 10 seconds or more, or entirely locking up the unit (which required unplugging the power cord to resolve).The Second unit worked very well for about six months, although for some reason, this one did not have a volume control like the first one did. I was particularly impressed that such an inexpensive machine was able to re-sync the audio track as needed. However, it started doing the same thing as the first unit -- and then it died entirely.Overall, this product has good features, but it fails miserably in the reliability department.
Bought this for my Canon S95. It didn't fit the charger without forcing because it's too thick on one side, and wouldn't fit the camera either. Was afraid to force it harder into the camera than I did and risk wrecking the camera and the guarantee. Lousy product and a waste of money.
GPS fits into the bag, but not all the paraphenalia you need to carry along with it. Better to by a camera gadget bag.
Bought this for my daughter's IPOD it worked for a couple days but now it won't stay on the device and just slips right off. Guess its my fault for judging/choosing a product by its cover
Yes, they are cheap. Yes, it is convenient that it uses the USB port to power it. But they are the worst sounding speakers I've ever heard. They are great if the only thing you plan on listening to are video clips on You Tube or some other low quality sound (very very quietly). But if you ever plan to listen to music, movies, etc please don't bother buying these. The volume dial has 9 dots but they begin to sound horrible between the first (no sound) and second dot. These speakers also pick up RF interference and make lots of hissing and bleeping sounds when a cell phone is nearby (good speakers have RF shielding to prevent this). I highly recommend spending a little bit more money to buy better quality speakers. These are a waste of money since they will most likely end up in the trash. I can't even imagine giving these away for free.
Is very neet item especiatlly since it is usable with 1:1 speed as well as 2.
Decent hardware I suppose, but do look elsewhere for burning software - Sony CD Extreme is a very flawed CD creation program with minimal features and sometimes burns music at the wrong speed and corrupts data files, not to mention it's stability and compatibility issues.If you can get the CD burner at a decent price, go for it, but look into Nero, CDex or Easy CD Creator for putting together your CD-Rs.
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..
I bought this modem because Time Warner was starting a monthly fee for modems.Even though the modem was one of 3 specifically mentioned by model number on the Time Warner website,they told me they could not send me a signal through the modem.Don't know if the modem was the problem or Time Warner.Either way, there is no way to know unless you buy the modem and try it.
The first unit broke after a month and a half. After waiting nearly six weeks, Go Video sent me a replacement that then broke about 13 months later. This product is a piece of junk! Save your money!
I am in the military and bought for our move from Mississippi to Virginia 2 years ago. It worked great for that trip. Soon after that the screen did not work, I used it for a while as a second dvd player because the output still worked, eventually that died too. It was never dropped or anything like that. I would not recommend purchasing.
My credit card was charged 11/09/07, however never received, as of 12/11/07 waiting for reply from sellor.
The light is quite bright when seen from the -side-, which makes it unsuitable for use in a dark room; you aim it at the keyboard but then there's this bright light in the corner of your eye, which is distracting and annoying.I've amended mine by wrapping a piece of electrical tape around the barrel, and that makes it usable. But it should be redesigned so that this is not necessary.
I purchased the Logitech Harmony for my wife. You know I'm in touble now. She has no patience with most remotes so I thought this would be a good idea. How do you think I justified the expenditure? "Watch TV" seemed like a simple enough selection.It hasn't worked out that way. The Harmony has tiny cheesey buttons and one button just doesn't do it all. It seems to forget things and will, for example, fail to turn on the TV before selecting an input source. You can go back online and troubleshoot the problem, which is fun for us geeks, but wives of geeks aren't amused.My son thinks it is great! Of course now you are talking about son of geek so what would you expect? Personally I feel that performance and construction just don't meet my expectations for something this expensive. Sony sells a nice one for about $20.
I'd rather pay more and not have to replace my hubs every year. This died about a day after the warranty expired.
I wasnt expecting a lot from an inexpensive DVD player, but I was expected more when it says that it is 'certified to play Divx movies.' If that is your reason for buying this player, I suggest looking elsewhere. Some divx files would play fine for a while and then freeze the player. Others wouldnt play at all. I realise some audio codecs aren't supported in these players and I confirmed that wasnt the issue here. All of these divx files played just fine on my PC so something isnt right with the Divx implementation on this player. Buyer beware.
Before ordering this lens I read very carefully all the descriptions and it just wont do what they say it does. For an amateur like mewas very dissapointing to try to get pictures of birds and not get what they said I would with this lens. Tried it a few times and returned it.
I purchases what I thought to be a "new" camera body. Upon receipt of the package and opening it, it was NOT new, but recently returned to amazon and still had the receipt from the previous purchaser. I can only hope that it was returned to some reason other than it was defective.
I did not feel this was a quality product. The Palm often did not fit in the cradle easily, and I had to press the hotsync button more than once before it made the connection. I eventually returned it.
First off, it appears they're built by "Merkury" FOR Targus. [...] the support link goes to [...]That page isn't working for me today. :-&lt;Had my work buy one of these for camera cards, used it for SD and XD camera cards just fine.Bought another at home- works ok with SD cards but it won't read the Compact Flash cards from a CISCO Router (formatted with FAT32). Says I need to format the card first. Tried with a laptop running Win7 and a desktop running Vista.[[[[NO, it's NOT the cards, my 2yr old Acer Desktop (Vista) with built-in card reader can access them just fine.]]]]I'm horribly disappointed, that's the main reason I bought another one.
I have bought several of these. Some came in a fancy blister, and others in a coushing bag. Stay away from those. Be sure you're buying the sealed one because the physical design is a lot different.I give the generic two stars just because it works. I give four stars to the original because as others reviewers have said it's a little difficult to remove the card.
I can certainly tell this is a great way of purchasing MS points, its easy, its almost instant, and 24 hour open, but I found a flaw....at least for me... its US only, that's frustrating for a lot of people like me that don't live in US that will have to wait for order process, delivery to an international courier, travel process from US state to non US country and then having to pick it up. Just to get a small card and put in a code......really .....I can't see the reason why this is a US only, I buy almost weekly from Amazon, never had a problem, so why?
We bought the Crosley Songwriter in October of last year at Linens 'n Things.The remote didn't work, but Customer Service at Crosley sent a new one, which worked fine.As a fourth-grade teacher, I have many cassettes that I want to record onto CDs (stories from the reading series, old books-on-tape), so I used it to copy these over. All seven of the CDs I made worked wonderfully. Transferring albums was equally easy, although I only did one. In both cases, the most difficult part was being present to press the button that manually splits tracks.After a month of use, however, the CD player would only play part of a CD--three songs--and then it would quit, locking up the unit. Powering off and back on freed up the unit, but didn't solve the problem. We have since returned the Songwriter to Linens 'n Things for a full refund. This is a great idea in an attractive package that just doesn't work.
I set up these speakers in a home theater. the price was right, but the sound wasn't. While they were certainly passable, and allowed you to hear the movie in surround sound, or listen to music, in comparison to other speakers they just aren't good enough.The sound from the main speakers was "muddy", lacked clarity and brightness. The subwoofer was distracting: not transparent and was clearly audible as a different speaker.... I would only consider these if you were on an extremely tight budget and this was all you could spend.
I am extremely disappointed with my printer. I had a Sony FP30 Picture Station and decided to replace it when the feeder become worn down. I bought the PictureMate Pal (PM 200) unit based on the positive reviews I have seen for it, the price, and the high-speed at which the unit can print.It usually starts out okay, but inevitably the quality degrades as it prints. I usually have to stop it once or twice and clean the heads or align the nozzles - wasting precious ink and paper in the process.I continue to lose photos because the quality gradually degrades, and by the time it is noticeable, I often find myself going back to reprint 15 or 20 prints.I have a MAC, and the Photo Impression utility is not user friendly at all. When the printer is interrupted, instead of resuming it starts over resulting in wasted prints.I would recommend staying away from this unit -I'm kicking myself for purchasing it.
I have usually ben happy with the Coby products I've owned in the past, but this one is a disappointment. I wanted to get an inexpensive boom box for my girlfriend to put in the kitchen that would not only play standard CDs but also mp3 CDs and had a radio and cassette recorder as well. The radio and cassette sections seem to do about as well as you'd expect for a boom box selling for $39.95. And yes, it seems to play standard CDs well, although it seems to not play the last track of some of them well. However, mp3 CD playback is very iffy. I have made over a hundred mp3 CDs, and some it will play and others, for whatever reason, it will start reading, then sit there and act like it's having trouble reading, then quit. It also seems it won't read certain brands of CDs I've burned. I don't understand why this thing is so picky. Despite this, I'm keeping the unit since I bought an extended warranty with it and it mostly does fine with its other functions. But I can only play some of my MP3 CDs on it. If you want something that seems much less picky, although not absolutely perfect, and you want something cheap and simple, try the Jwin JXCD472. I got one of those and that one seems to work much much better.
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.
I had originally written a nasty review of this printer because of its, then, lack of support of Vista, and at the time it seemed like Lexmark had no intentions of making it work with Vista, even Vista 64.Now they have Vista drivers for it and the are great drivers. I am quite pleased.Now for the actual review.It prints text and colored graphs and such absolutely magnificently. However, its ability to reproduce photographs is greatly lacking. It's definitely not a photo printer. Nevertheless, it's an excellent low budget office printer.
What's not mentioned in the advertisement is that this is NOT your typical plug-in headset. It is a specific replacement headset for Plantronic equipment. It will NOT plug into your mini-jack on most average priced telephones. Please do not make the mistake I did and order this headset for your standard phone.
Well I found out the hard way! This monitor does not last even two years! Am now sure I will avoid buying any product from Proview!
I have used two different Pantone products previously and each worked far better than this one. I am disappointed and no longer use it.
I have been trying to get an RMA from the seller to return this item.They do not answer any messages.The item does not work at all. I would never recommend this seller to anyoneI doubt I will ever get my money back. What a RIPOFF!!!!!!It was purchased fromANTonline. Read their feedback first.
The go-vox is distributed by Landware but produced by Shinei, a Singapore based company. I have Palm IIIc and decided to shop on Shinei's on-line shop since they sell a product specifically for the IIIC. What a mistake. I purchased the product on 19 Jan 01, my credit card charged on 5 Feb 01. I still have not recieved the product. I have sent many e-mails to Shinei requesting assistance but have only received one response in more than 2 months stating that they may have problems shipping the product. I have sent 3 e-mail addresses to contact me and 2 mailing addresses.I would definitely stay away from this product.
I purchased this based on the good reviews I read on here which made it seem like a quality DVD player for the money. I have to admit the video is GREAT. Clear, no skipping or decoding problems to date. However, I've been running into a audio sync problem with almost every DVD I play on this player. Basically, the sound will get out of sync with the video. You'll see the lips of the actors move a second before the sound comes out. I've tried new cables, verified my configuration, and even contacted RCA technical support without any resolution to this problem. For this reason, I would definitely NOT recommend this model.
I replaced my old Epson Stylus with this and was extremely disappointed in its ability to interface with desktop publishing programs such as Quark and InDesign. I should have researched it more thoroughly, but anyone looking to do anything more creative than print out pictures should NOT get this model. It is also an ink-guzzler (with more cartridges to buy!), and is very finicky about what types of media it will print on. Graphic artists beware.
This remote is very good in setting up multiple components - I had 13 that I needed to combine on one remote. The process and the software worked fine, it just took a little time to get everything together.But be very wary that these and some other lines of Harmony remotes come with a serious hardware flaw that Logitech refuses to recognize - after about 1-2 years, the LCD on the remote turns blank. The remote is still functional, but given the many features that are dependent on the LCD display, it's basically useless. If you call Harmony CSRs they'll give you a 50% off coupon for remotes on their web site, but that price basically mirrors what you can get online elsewhere. So you'll need to spend the full price again.So, if you're willing to gamble that your remote won't break - it's a good unit. Otherwise it's $120 every two years.
Although on paper this receiver is great value for the money, it demonstrates the same flaw as a lower-end Pioneer receiver that I own -- namely that there's a quiet but perceptible hiss from the speakers whenever the unit is powered on.When sound is going through the unit this hiss is obviously masked, but it's annoying that it happens at all.No more Pioneer amplification equipment for me, I fear.
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.
Barely worked at home and not at all in either vehicle. I had hoped to be able to play the mp3 player in the car but the static and distortion makes it unplayable. Ended up with a $8 one from a discount store that performed a lot better for 1/4 the price.
As others stated, the documentation was AWFUL to say the least. Unless you have XP, you are pretty much on your own. I was able to wrangle through and get the server hooked up to my PC (windows 2000). My two macs, however, will not function with the printer. It requres you have Post Script 3 on your printer. Mine is a laser printer that isn't too old, but doesn't have that feature (would have been nice to read that before buying)Likewise, none of the administrative software works for a Mac, so if you have no machines running Windows, you are out of luck.Finally, and this was probably my ignorance and unrealistic expectation, but to me wireless means wireless. For mine to work, the server has to be physically connected to my wireless router via ethernet. If I have to do this, why don't I just use a physical connection in the first place? There are cheaper options for that. The picture on D-links site shows this happy little server floating in wireless space where ever you want to put it.
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.
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.
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.
This product works ok some of the time, but that doesnt cut it for me. My experience with the three belkin products Ive had is not good. They rarely last over a year, need to reset and often information has to be re-entered that should be stored, such as passwords. The software is cheap and faulty, and the driver warnings might be scary to a beginner. All in all, I've finally decided the sales arent worth the low quality. Go with lynksys or netgear until these guys get their act together. You'll be glad you did. Maybe their higher end stuff is better, but they probably just has more features. Netgear and Lynksys have sales too.
Order was on hold for over a week without shipping. I finally emailed the shipper and was told that they were having an issue with the company that they use for shipping. I was told they would ship them and then 5 minutes later, I received an email saying they were going to cancel the order. An hour later I received another email saying it would ship followed by an email saying the order was cancelled. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!! Amazon should investigate this seller.
I bought 2 of the cameras for my grandchildren. The camera seems to be well built but the picture quality is worst than a cell phone for resolution and picture quality. I was very disapointed on Christmas morning the we opened the package and the kids took pictures. They put them down and have not picked then up since. The pictures were very dark and even with the flash were disapointing. I would like to return it.
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
After being a Linksys customer my entire high speed life, I am now at my wits end with this router. I am on my 3rd replacement and I still can't get the thing to connect to the internet. Support doesn't even answer my emails anymore, I just apply for an RMA and send it back. The trouble is I am paying for shipments and could have bought something else by now. I have also helped a friend setup and configure a WRT54G with no problem! Linksys is trying my loyalty. As other reviews have said: great product on paper, terrible implementation.
It hardly works for it always freezes, always give wrong directions, and has very bad support, to make a long story short.
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.
While I could get it to work, it would only connect for about an hour and then drop the connection entirely. I'm no beginner at this stuff, and I don't know where Linksys gets off charging a hundred bucks for something that doesn't work as well as the WAP54g. Save the money, buy something that works.
I ordered this head with a manfrotto table top tripod. The micro ball head bore (screw top) is too large for any camera I own. It appears this ball head may be for another type of camera (video) although I cannot find anything in the listing that indicates what it is used for. I've had to order another head to work with the Manfrotto tripod. It is too bad because this is a solid head otherwise.
I ordered these cables along with the suggested splitter but they didn't fit right in it. Then when I tried to hook them up to the tv they didnt work because the prongs were all messed up on the inside.
I, like many other people who bought a Sony net minidisc, have experienced no end of problems with the awful software and the useless hardware.When the software is actually working it's difficult to use, and only allows you to make three copies of each track. Transferring music takes a long time, and it's touch and go whether your music will transfer to the netMD at all due to the frequency with which the buggy Sony software crashes. I've had to delete and reinstall the Sony software more than any other program on my computer, and have spent many hours on the telephone 'helpline' with unhelpful Sony 'engineers'. The final insult came afer a year of owning the minidisc player - the unit (not the software) simply refused to record new tracks, and would totally erase the minidisc you were trying to record to. Even though there are forums and even on line petitions where countless other people have complained of the same problems, Sony refuse to acknowledge that their product is shoddy - you shouldn't have this much hassle with a consumer electronic product so soon after purchase, especially a Sony product.Do yourself a favour, give this Sony dud a miss and go out and buy an iPod.
Beautiful monitor, but of the 10 of these Apple monitors we use in our office, 3 of them constantly freak out and scramble the images. And if you call Apple about any problems, THEY DO NOT SUPPORT NON-MAC USAGE.
I have bought now two of those. it looks perfect on the first months but it have a big design problem. The battery charger stop to work !!!! i have 2 of those now, once the first get the problem i tought it was a isolated problem, on the next i got the exact same problem.. google it and you will see . big problem and you will have to loose all the work you done to configure it and also the remote !.
You would think a weather radio would be pretty simple to use, but this one takes counterintuitive to a new level. First of all, while I'm not a tech genius, I am competent. I've built a PC recently, so its not like I'm an old man driving down the freeway with my turn signal on wondering what that ticking sound is. However, this radio had me beat. The interface is not at all intuitive, and the instructions are poorly organized. I tried a few times and gave up in frustration. My wife finally figured it out when, during her last pregnancy, she had to take a glucose test, which required her to sit and wait in a clinic for three hours. The only thing she brought to work on was this weather radio, so in three hours with no distractions she got it. But even then, we still are never entirely sure we have it set to the correct county. To seal the deal, the display has gone funny on it so the screen is barely readable now. I gave it two stars because we have been able to get alerts from it, but its just too difficult to get to work, and there's always the uncertaintly about whether or not it is set correctly. I'm looking for its replacement now.
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.
It is not worth buying even at below $2.50. Fails to connect almost any peripheral satisfactorily. For example, my external USB drive would keep bleeping, and my GPS will not charge at all. I gave it more than a fair shot, and tried many devices - with no result at all. I HAVE earlier purchased cheaper USB from Amazon that have worked amazingly well - this was a great disappointment.
Let me begin by saying that I am a very computer-literate, tech savvy person... having said that, I have been fiddling around with this thing on and off for nearly two months and I still cannot get it to work properly. Linksys claims that there is one touch automatic setup - it's just that easy. Don't be fooled. This thing is nothing but an expensive little box of frustration that doesn't do anything it claims with any ease. I say, for the money, just invest in a new wireless router with more range and skip this thing. For the price, they should have included a wired ethernet port so you could actually manually configure it. Prepare to be even more frustrated if you choose to call Linksys tech support. I realize that some people have their units working after much work, I still haven't been that lucky. Stay away from this one folks! UPDATE: I spent three and a half hours on the phone with Linksys support and finally got it up and running. Though the tech support people first caused my router to go haywire and we spent much time on the phone fixing that problem first. Plus, tech support helped a bit, but it was my own fiddling around with setting that fianlly got my router to work. Don't rely on Linksys tech support to solve all of your problems. Now that this thing is actually working, it works just fine and expands my range considerably. My advice is to never believe any of the "easy set-up" claims on the packaging of ANY Linksys product.
I loved these except they were always letting go of the cord. They were designed so that the insertion slot was not tight enough to hold the cord. All three of the Belkin Tune-Ties fell off and were lost. So I tried the Smartwraps brand instead. They are much better! Where you insert the cord is much tighter. They have never unravelled. This is an inexpensive gift to yourself or someone else. Makes it much easier to keep the cord to MP3 players, etc. from getting in the way, tangled, snagged or cut. Yes, I did cut a headphone cord when I was pruning a tree and didn't notice that the Belkin Tune-Tie had unravelled once again, letting the cord dangle in the path of the shears. The Smartwraps would never do that. Save yourself money and frustration. Buy the Smartwraps instead.Sumajin Smartwrap Earphone Cord Manager (Set of 3 - Pink, Purple, Clear)
Worst crap we ever bought, we are throwing them out. The sound coming from the speakers is almost not audible, our laptops and ipods have better sound. As you cannot adjust the speakers' volume they are pointless!
I bought this deck a few years ago and at first I was really impressed with the sound quality, the cartridge, and the overall "bang for the buck". However, after a year,the sound quality started to diminish. I checked everything I could think of, until I lifted up the platter and found that the motor mount had snapped causing a vibration on the plinth.It appears that music hall uses a really cheap motor mount made out of an elastic-like substance that degrades from the excess thermal energy produced by the motor. There is no "clean" way of fixing this either. Rubber bands do an insufficient job at balancing the motor completely level as well.In summary, if you want an entry level turntable that is great for about a year and you rarely play records, then purchase this deck. If you only play lps look for something that is a bit sturdier in build.Also, if you ever want to change the cartridge or disconnect it for whatever reason, be extremely careful that the thin wires do not break off. If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can always fix it, but still it is a pain.On a side note, I fitted the music hall arm onto my old AR turntable and it plays beautifully.(I just love that hanging weight for the anti-skate)
if you can make it work or if you are lucky to get a non defective unit:it can only read 1 card at a timeneeds specific usb power requirements (needs the usb power be +5v and not +5vsb) else you will get "USB hub power exceeded errors" the worst part is that the mainboard i tested is +5v... and still didn't workthe cards inserted on the lower card slots have to be inserted upside downfrom time to time you can get the message usb device not recognized...contacted support... service there = average/not so good (support forum has several topics complaining about this product)couldn't get a replacement since 30 days tigerdirect warranty have expired, can't send the unit to ultra because currently I'm outside the US and as i stated customer service is not good.bottom linedon't buy this item
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.
I bought my first micro cruzer 6 months ago. It worked well until the fourth month. It just stopped working one day. I sent it back to Sandisk for another one. Their customer service is great. They sent me a brand new one immediately. I opened up the new one and after about four uses, it stopped working!! I just sent back my second micro cruzer to Sanisk. They are going to send me another new one very soon. At this point, I have lost all confidence in this product, so I may just try to give this new one away with a warning and buy thumb drive that is made from a different company
I've had the worst time with the people on tech support for this product. First off, they admitted that their MAC filtering doesn't actually filter any MACs. It's a free-for-all. Their &quot;fix&quot; was to enable encryption. Ok. Thanks. I just paid for a feature that doesn't work. They said they are working on new firmware to fix that, but shouldn't they have tested something that serious before hand?I had encryption working for a while, but I disabled it once and couldn't get it going again. Their first level tech support reps have bad accents and don't grasp concepts very well.If you want a wireless router that will work right out of the box, this is for you. But if you care at all about the security of your information, look elsewhere. I'm one unhappy customer.
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 might be the worst software I've ever used. I was foolish enought to buy it twice. The first time I did it worked great for about two weeks and then it went on the blink. I tried to uninstall and re-install but with no luck. A year or so later I bough it again and this time it would not work out of the book. Want to try customer support help, you can forget it. This is a awful product and the company needs to stop putting it on the market. Everone who has ever used this product need to let folks know not to buy it. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!
I bought this camcorder from amazon and paid a lot for it but I am very disappointed with this camcorder.1. No normal DVD player can play the DVDs burned by this camcorder,if you want to play the DVDs you have to pay several hunderd more for a blueray DVD player(if you have PS3, it may play the DVDs).2. The nightshot on this camcorder is an attractive function but after I reviewed the pictures by nightshot I found you never dare to share such photos with your friends becuase it makes the people in the photoes look like ghost.3. The still picures shot by this camera only have 4 mega pixels and cannot beat the ones from 7-mega-pixels digital cameras which cost only $120 bought from walmart.4. The battery can only used for a little more than one hour.5. The medias recorded on the hard drive cannot be edited by most of the editing softwares on the market, I tried several major softwares like Ulead VedioStudios and have not found any software which can edit the files.6. The function menu on the touch-screen is complicated and I have to pay lots of time to find the function I need everytime.7. The HD videos shot by this camcorder have some delays, I didnt see this becuase I havenot play the DVD burn from the camcorder, I found some pros give the reviews which there are some delay on the videos, you can google to find the info.Lots of people gave their positive feedbacks and I hope these buyers are real and I just would like to give some different opinions here. If you are a real buyer and got any methods to make it easy to play on your normal DVD players or those of your friends',please paste your methods here.
Beware of Viewsonic Customer Service. I sent a LCD in for warranty repair, so far it's been 7 weeks with no repair/replacement in sight. Check out Planar LCD's if warranty service is important to you
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.
So I ordered one of these and I couldn't wait to play with it . After I got it I started to play with it. The memory is hardly TWO MINUTES. This is only for if your making short movies. If your not buy something else!
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!!!
Like others here, I found the device relatively unconfigurable. After spending two hours trying to get it to join my WEP encrypted 802.11g network and print I gave up. Went to CompUSA, bought a Linksys single USB printer version, plugged it in and within five minutes was printing. As a consultant, charging a customer for three hours of work when it takes 5 minutes, does not make you look competant.I used the software that came with it, then downloaded all the latest drivers, and firmware, reset the box to default over and over. Iturned off WEP encryptionto isolate whehter it was an encryption imcompatibility--no help. Tech support is 9-5 M-F so I was outside of any live help. Nothing worked EXACTLY as it was supposed to. This is just a badly designed or flawed product. Maybe some of them out there are better behaved--in which case we are looking at a poor Q&A; production value. EIther way it is a crap shoot. The unit got tossed in a box because it was beyond the return policy limit. Maybe one desperate day I'll pull it out and try to get it to work--when I have a feww hours to waste.It would have been nice cause I see the possibiilty of a second USB/wireless printer right next to the existing one within a year.
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.
I've had a 909 for 10 years. It's gotten several thousand hours of use, has fallen on the floor a few times, and is still going strong.It's very true that this radio is hard of hearing using its whip antenna. It has inferior sensitivity. I just bought a $20 analog SW radio which is vastly more sensitive. You must add your own external antenna. The reel antenna will do nicely. After that, the 909 truly performs. It can hear everything then.The speaker is also poor. It has inferior sound. Again, the $20 analog I bought has vastly superior sound to the 909. The sound on the 909 is disappointing. I only ever listen to it using headphones.The 909 has a tuning knob, which is much better than up/down buttons for tuning. You can tune in 1 KHz increments. That's fine for SW.The narrow/wide filters are okay. Not great. Using the narrow filter and tuning away from an interfering station can help with the interference.The tuning for SSB is unacceptable. SSB should not sound like Donald Duck in a radio with this price. If you rip off the display glass, you can adjust the BFO screw and almost get SSB to zero-beat. I prefer the BFO knob on the YB 400PE to what the 909 has. Poor SSB performer.The sound mutes when you tune. That is bad. I ripped my radio apart and modded the radio so it would not mute.The radio frequently beeps when you press buttons. This is annoying. I ripped my radio apart and removed the beep speaker.The memory function is very nice. Nearly 30 pages of 9 memories each. Most of them are preprogrammed and out of date. You have to find a cheat online to bypass the memory lock so you can store your own countries and frequencies.Decent FM and MW reception. MW DXers will not be disappointed.No DRM. This is an old radio. If you want DRM, you need to do another mod, buy a mixer/filter chip, pipe the signal into your computer, and decode it with the appropriate software.No synchronous detection. At this price, the radio really should have had sync. It makes a huge difference in terms of listenability. Sync completely removes adjacent interference and fading distortion. If you listen to SW you want it. The 909 doesn't have it.I like the 909. But I must suggest you get the Sony ICF-SW7600GR instead. It is much cheaper. It has much better sensitivity. It has much better sound. It has synchronous detection. Or if your focus is SSB, get the Grundig Yacht Boy 400PE. It is cheaper, has better sound, and zero-beats SSB.Sorry 909-lovers, but your radio is greatly outclassed by the competition.
This battery is not exactly the same as the original, and does not seem to have the record time expected.
The quality of this camera is so outdated. The pixels did not fully show and you'll see a picture of some hill. really weird stuff... Really bad in low lighting. Spend a little more on a better cam. I recommend Microsoft Vx-3000.
The color ink which is expensive vanishes even when printing in black!? The black cartridge is shallow. The 'Epson Scan cannot be started' window pops up regularly. Support's instructions are complex. The scanner is OK. It does not do slides. It is slower than I antiicipated. Otherwise, it will just do as an all-in-one inkjet printer, needing laser backup if you do any quatity of text printing. I cannot seem to change number of stars but if I could, i would give it 2 and a half instead of 1.
I'm not happy with this cartridge because it leaves black streaks and shading on every page. I would rather have paid more money and gotten a better cartridge because now when I need clean prints I have to take them somewhere else. I'm eager for it to run out of toner so I can buy a new cartridge.
Allegedly installs on PC and Mac OSX (10.2). Attempted install on Mac G4 which more than met minimum requirements and could not plan routes, print maps, nor add markers. Tried to uninstall, reinstall to no avail. Website support is pitiful, phone calls and emails not responded to. I am beginning to think it would be easier to drive the 7 hours to Colorado from Wyoming to visit Nat Geo in person. Stay away mac users!
This version (Version 12) has a flaw in it that will probably not allow you to advance from beginner to intermediate. This version is no longer supported by Broderbund (the software make). If you go to the Broderbund website, you will find a 'fix' for this version that does not work. By the time you pass from beginner to intermediate the warranty has expired. Broderbund is aware of this flaw but continues to sell the software. Don't buy it.
Piece of garbage. If it "eats" one of your cards it's impossible to retrieve it. First card I put in was swalloed by the thing. Secondly, what I received from them was not what's displayed in the picture. I actually ended up with something more complex. There were no instructions on how to use it, or if the SmartMedia card was inserted face-up or face-down (Face down is how my card got eaten). I had to break the stupid thing open in order to retrieve my card. I'll never buy another one of their products.
I too was duped into believing this dock would be compatible with my Kodak Z712 IS camera. Who wouldn't? After all, AMAZON shows the dock PAIRED with the Z712 IS!!But the battery packaged with this dock kit does not fit the battery compartment of the Kodak Z712 IS camera. WHAT'S UP WITH THIS??? I WANT A BATTERY THAT FITS!!Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock Kit
Purchased April 2011. Worthless pricey device in less than 4 months.Worked perfectly for 5 weeks. Parked in a drawer for a few months. Would not boot up on first try in August. Was able to rescue data to my my pc via usb, even without the recorder showing any life. (I guess that's a plus)Thought maybe it was just batteries, which I replaced. It came to life with new batteries, so I thought it was back to its usual self. Next day, was recording and realized a few minutes into the piece, the Olympus Voice Recorder was frozen.Thought maybe it was draining new batteries. Added second set of new batteries; still frozen/crashed.Another person who left a post talked about the way it was like the old MS screen of death. As I write this, my recorder is connected via USB and I am looking only at 'the Olympus screen of death'.Luckily, it shows the Olympus brand name, so I know not to repeat the choice.
Purchased two in August 2005. The manufacture date label reads Feb 2005, so they're reasonably new. The batteries won't take a charge. Both are dead as doornails right out of the box. This jibes with my (after the fact) product research that shows common battery failures. I bought them on impulse, on sale, at a big-box retailer At Which I Aim to shop a lot. I will be returning them next trip there.
Did not come in the case that was originally pictured. Was not plug n play as stated. Could not retrieve information -- got "file corrupted" message instead of my pictures. Sorry, guys.
It's such a great idea, but it simply doesn't work as an RF device. It will work as IR device, but is much too expensive as a universal remote. I was very disappointed because I had high hopes and monster is well known company. It just won't work in cabinets and through walls as advertised. The software is even worse. There are no instructions and the manuals will not open up on-line and support is available only 8-5 Monday thru Friday, so when does a working person call? Oh well, a $300.00 dollar lesson. Please don't but this product.
Maxtor hard-drives are known in the indusrty to notriously CRASH under the first year. If your data is important to you, stay away from this brand and get a Western Digital or IBM brand drive. This is one component you should never skimp on and buy wisely, look for quality and reputation. NOT always price. Your data is your most important assest, protect it with quality.
I don't know who wrote good reviews about this product. Do they work for the seller?This hard case put a giant gash on the front screen, and several hairlines on the back of my precious Zen Micro, upon first insertion!Who is the genius who thought it was safe to put HARD CLEAR PLASTIC against HARD CLEAR PLASTIC? Save yourself the agony and get another case from Creative.The spring broke on my manufacturer's case's clip, which is why I wanted to buy a new case. I admit, I'm an idiot for paying $19 for this. But I can't believe it's selling online for $39 some places! It's not even worth having for free, since it damages your player.When I heard they wouldn't refund me, I ran it over with my Jeep. This was the most fulfilling part of my shopping experience.
This volume controller was a disappointment. I have tried every way possible to hook it up but nothing works. It is a great idea but I wouldn't waste the money.
I was sucked in by the low price,12mp and what I thought was image stabilization. The write up claims that with 12 mp you can print enlargements up to 30x 40".... well, yeah... but who would want to? There is so much noise in every photo that I took that wasn't taken in full sun. Most photos were blurry. After using this camera for 2 months, I gave up and ordered the Canon G9 (which is FABULOUS). On the plus side, colors were accurate and it fit well into a pocket in my purse!
I purchased this camcorder about four months ago and it worked great right out of the box. however the fifth time I went to record with it the image came out pixilated. I used the recomended tapes and followed all instructions. I can still play the first couple of tapes i made and they come out fine, however, every time I record now I get a pixilated image. It isn't worth recording if it comes out like ...!!!So I called sharp, and after 45 minutes on the phone I was finally able to get the number to a service station. The nearest one is in NY. I live in SD. When I called them they told me that parts are still under warenty but the labor is not. They also said that no matter what the problem is it will cost me ...and ... for shiping. I ONLY PAID ...FOR THE CAMERA. So if I do get it fixed, whos to say it doesnt have the same problem four months further down the road. If it does then I will have spent ...on a camera that I have used less than a year!!My advice is to forget about buying this Sharp ..., and get somthing that will last!!!!!!
I bought this camera specifically because of it's advertised &quot;Water Resistence&quot;. Recently, my camera was splashed, wiped dry and put into an encloseded bag. Condensation formed on the inside of the camera causing it to malfunction. I sent it to olympus who would not honor the warranty and charged me $186.00 to repair my camera which they advertise as all weather and water resistent. Beyond that their customer service manager, Vince was rude and sarcastic over the phone and made several degrading remarks during my call with him. I am elevating this up the Olympus management chain but I think people should know that this camera does not perform as advertised.
The modem itself works reasonably well. Unfortunately it came with a cheap transformer plug (120volt to 12 volt DC) which did not work (DOA).
My daughter got this for Christmas last year. I helped the person who bought it pick it out, thinking this would be a good starter MP3 player for her.It only has a single AAA battery in it and it chews through those in under and hour. The navigation buttons are not well done and it doesn't navigate folders or do ID3 tags.That was the underwhelmed part. It was workable and she enjoyed using it even though I had to keep feeding her batteries nonstop.A month or so ago it just stopped working. It won't turn on. Since we weren't that impressed with it to begin with it is hardly worth going through the process of returning it.If I have two products that I am choosing between and one of them is a Diablotek I will buy the other even if it costs a couple of dollars more.
Stay away from this product. Like many others, I was very happy with the picture quality on this monitor. However, 4 weeks out of warranty, the small round power button on the front of the monitor broke (disappearing into the case) which renders the whole monitor useless. HP customer support couldn't care less--they tried to sell me another monitor. HP doesn't even offer any kind of paid-for repair service that would help me recover part of my investment. Since I can see from Google searches that the power button problem is common with the HP F2105 (many are breaking inside the warranty after only light use), you would do well to trust this product no longer than its warranty period.
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
Many reviews said this did not work, and they were right. Since it was so cheap I thought I would give it a shot anyway. Well, it did work with my keyboard, but not with my mouse. I know my mouse is not the problem because it works with another manufacturer's adapter.
BUYER BEWARE: If you ever have a problem, there is very poor support. If you activate a unit using the monthly fee, there's no way to deactivate it via the web. If you can get through to the support number (most days you get a message saying &quot;We are experiencing high call volumes -- please try again later&quot; and a hangup), count on at least several hours before you can talk to someone. Email gets an automatic response. Of the 10 or so emails I have sent, I have yet to get a response by a human. The automatic responses are all but useless if you have a problem that isn't covered by the FAQs.My advice:STAY AWAY FROM ANY SONICBLUE PRODUCT.
I had a problem with the connection to my plasma TV. The picture was flickering. I thought it was the TV until I replaced this cable with a "free" HDMI cable that came with my son's game console. The flickering went away. Fortunately, Amazon was kind enough to refund my purchase price.
If u can understand my title, then thats what to expect from this headset. When paired to my i860, it doesn't work no farther than 2 feet. About 5 feet on my Treo. The rubber earpiece doesn't really stay in the ear. constantly playing with it to hear. Hands Free? not so, it may free your hands from holding fone, but they will be needed to constantly adjust or hold this POS in ur ear.
I bought this DVD about 2 years ago. It was really easy to hook it up. I was watching movies from different regions - no problem. DVD was working perfectly until yesterday when it suddenly died. Sound was coming out, but no picture. I was disappointed. Tried to call support - and of couse because I was using it for more than year, my warranty expired and they wanted to charge me $15 just to talk to me. This time I'll try something different.
This item has the worst user interface for mp3 files that I've ever seen. It does work as advertised, hence the two stars, but the search function rarely works and the buttons are confusing at best. Avoid.
Instead of being mindful of warnings about combos not to mention failing to read a single on-line review of said player I purchased Toshiba's SD-V290 DVD-VCR combo.I immediately regreted my decesion, despite being in need of a VCR.The picture quality is less than stellar as far as the DVD portion is concerned. Unlike my old JVC XV-523GD (a great player by the way) on any given disc a thin layer of grain lays on top of the picture and some of the colors seemed overly bright while others were dull and lifeless. I have spent the last two years fiddling with my television settings -- mostly in vain.The day after the basic warranty expired the DVD player began acting up. I would receive disc errors and had difficulty opening the tray to retrieve my DVD. This continued for the next 24 hours before I let it rest an additional 48. After that it behaved as if it was brand new...until last month.More of the same, only this time it was accompanied by an internal clicking sound that mellowed as the picture froze and eventually shut down in error.I never had a problem with the VCR, which I used a fair amount of times, and I'll more than likely keep it around for those purposes. Suffice to say I'll be looking for another DVD player after spending the last two years in agony.You've been warned -- and judging by past reviews -- clearly by more consumers than just myself.
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 ordered one of these things about five months ago; biggest mistake of my life. Problems started from the date of order, which should have indicated what I was getting into. Customer service reps were slow in responding and answered questions I hadn't asked. At one point they tried to advise me that they cancelled my order and that it needed to be placed once again. They had not cancelled the order and I did get what I asked for about nine weeks later. Dell processing has to be the slowest in the industry.The only time this thing ever completely worked was the first time I used it. Since then I've kept our network administrators busy researching the myriad of problems that I'd experienced. I shouldn't have to have six hours of maintenance done just to drive the thing for one hour. It would also mysteriously dump data out of memory, quit synching with my primary computer system, and exhibit some other rather bizarre and unorthodox functions from time to time. Now, it has quit working altogether. So, today I did what I should have done in the first place--order a Palm. They do the same thing, are much less expensive, I can expect real customer service, and, most importantly, I can expect it to work and keep on ticking. I'll never buy another Dell product again.
This mouse worked great at first..... but within the first week i started having issues. The mouse refused to turn on after I removed the usb plug from the base but after some wiggling of the sensor-switch, i got it to work. Now, sometimes i have to flick my mouse really hard to get it to turn on. even if it turns on, the computer will frequently not register its connection. Based on the reviews, i have an out of the ordinary mouse.... but be wary. Would not buy again.
This mouse disappoints me. It feels cheap and not very comfortable in my hand. The tracking motion also doesn't feel very good for some reasons. Signal lost sometime. I end up using my old mouse now.
For this price, you can do much better. This is not a bad camera .... But when I see what's out there, the i-click lacks.Pros: Lightweight, catchy nameCons: Overpriced, flimsy (don't drop this people), flash is very weak. Do not have your subjects more than 4 feet away. Ergonomically not well designed. I disagree strongly with some of the previous reviews I've read here about picture quality.Not sure who "McGowan Technologies" are, but it looks like a startup journey businessman who is trying to make good. Not a horrible effort, but way, way, and I mean WAY, overpriced. As digitals come down in price, this company better respond with a better product, or lower the price on this one. You can go to [a local retailer] of course and spend less for equal performance.Go [on-line] and look up equivalent 0.3 cameras, like the Argus DC2200. ...You will find that the iclick is just too overpriced.Again, this is not junk. But it's way overpriced, and a very good example of what a clever name (iclick) can do for a mediocre and overpriced product.
The drive failed after about a year... clicking sound. I have been buying LaCie drives since the early '90s but am done after a few of these episodes. Their brand was once a name to be trusted... now it's just another french-sounding failure in my book. Too bad they let their quality go to the dogs.
doesn't work for me - i live an hour north of boston and an hour south of portland - not the best area for reception but the little wire antenna that came with my stereo works a lot better than this
I bought this little portable speaker thinking it was rather low cost and convent, I was totally wrong.First, I had to buy 4 AAA batteries, which was a lot of power for such a tiny speaker. Then I found out that if I did not remove the batteries after each use they would leak acid.The volume was very low, even with my S9 (an audio player) volume turned up to max the volume was nominal at best. It almost felt like the speakers could not handle the load.That turned out to be real, one speaker died after a month, then the other. The plastic that the unit was made out of would break off into small pieces, it didn't last even 2 months.This is just not worth the money and is not convent in any way. I got an iLuv speaker case afterwards, which only needed 2 AA batteries and didn't leak, had much better sound and volume at the same cost and much happier with it.
Volume is to low and if you forget to turn off the volume the battery is dead the next time you use it.
When it was working this was a great all-in-one, so reviews from people who just got one are bound to be favorable. But once it failed to print (because of clogged print heads or whatever) it became worthless. The ink is expensive. You can buy a replacement printer for the cost of a set of cartridges.
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 agree with the first review of this product. The mouse is actually pretty nice, but the software that comes with it is just terrible. Caused my XP SP2 to crash non-stop. Once I uninstalled the GE software and just let Windows find it (it had to search for a driver online using the automatic driver installation wizard), it worked fine. It doesn't have all the options that came with the GE software, but atleast it works. I don't recommend this mouse either until they get the software upgraded.
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.
you get what you pay for hdmi cables are not of the highest quality their is some flickering when You start up your television
Similar to the review before mine. I bought this because i thought it records on both -/+ formats. Even on the unit it says - and + but it only records to + which isn't compatible with a lot of players. i inserted a dvd-r, and it said please insert a dvd+r or +rw... bummer i had high hopes for this thing. up on eBay it goes.
This is a great print cartrage, at a great price. I have had good success with them...HOWEVER, Canon has discontinued them. You should use the new BCI-6 inks! If you have the Canon BJC-8200, register it and you will get a new set of BCI-6 inks (all 6 are now different), and the new drivers -- FREE.The new drivers can also be downloaded from Canon's website.
Never received post-order correspondence nor shipping notification from seller. 25 days after ordering have still yet to receive mechandise. The only correspondence received (following complaint) was a suggestion to go to UPS to track the package. when I did, UPS reported they received only an empty box. If this situation changes I will remove this feedback, but until then I would avoid this seller. Only rated at one star because a zero star rating was not available.
I used this for 1 week before returning it in favor of DLO's Transpod (See my review on the Transpod)The issues with Belkin's device are that there is always a lot of static and in areas where there are a lot of FM stations, you need to keep changing the MHz setting. Would be nice if it could use power from the car's 12v power supply.The only plus is you have a portable FM tranmitter that works on batteries.
Hace ya un tiempo que compre esta impresora no en amazon pero si les puedo decir algo que si usted quiere malgastar y perder su dinero compre esta impresora.Razones para decir esto:Consumibles de la maquina son carisimos casi un cincuenta por ciento del valor de la impresora. A veces he llegado a pensar que Xeros Creera que esta regalando la impresora para despues conseguir ganancias por todo los consumibles.Los consumibles internos de la maquina son de muy mala calidad ..La impresora gasta demasiada tinta no creo que XEROX de los datos correctos de cuando da cada cartucho de tinta en pocas palabras es un enga&ntilde;o ..Ponganse ha pensar esto un solo cartucho original de tinta xeros cuesta 350USD Dinero con el cual uste puede comprar una computadora o cualquier otra cosa que la saque mas provecho y que no sea un robo como este..Y eso es pensando en que compre un solo cartucho cosa ilogica, porque se necesitan todos los cartuchos para imprimir full color, estamos hablando de 1000USD ya usted sabra lo que se puede hacer con 1000USD.Esto realmente es un robo que le tiene XEROX HA LA GENTE PORQUE ME PARECE IRRACIONAL QUE CUATRO CARTUCHOS PARA UNA IMPRESORA DE ESTE TIPO Y DE OTRAS IMPRESORAS QUE XEROX VENDE CUESTEN MAS QUE UNA COMPUTADORA O UN TELEVISOR.BUENO DE TODAS FORMAS EVALUES USTED MISMO Y CONFIRMARA LO QUE LE ESTOY DICIENDO.COMPRE IMPRESORAS DE XEROX Y DE OTRAS COMPA&Ntilde;IAS CON ESTE TIPOR DE ROBO Y DE ATROPELLO Y PERDERA SU DINERO.CREO QUE ESTO DEBERIA ESTAR PENALIZADO POR LA LEY DE EE.UU. Y DE CULAQUIER PAIS..
Works great for regular pencils but colored pencils destroyed it....less than 1 year old. Tried to clean blades but does not help. Use for regular pencils only, get something else for colored pencils.
Item did not work. Tried to charge two different Ipods with several different USB cords, just did not work. Bought this product specifically because it is "Apple" brand instead of buying a generic charger.
The 30-603 pictured is the old version as the handle is solid blue. This version will not work with the compression RCA connectors from IDEAL even though the compression connector 35 package says "recommended compression tool 30-603, ...".No where is this information available except by calling into tech support and finding out.It might work fine for F type etc but I have to give this product a single star if for the only reason that the company was too lazy to update the model number when they updated the tool and leaves information, old stock and everything else around to waste large amounts of people's time trying to figure out why the tool just doesn't seem to work.
first off,this is pretty nice except for the noise mine made.the picture is nice,so is the sound,but mine made like a constant chirping noise.and the next day i took mine back.i heard reviews that says it runs really quiet,THATS NOT TRUE!well im 12 years old and now i have a magnavox mpd720,it works and runs great,thanks magnavox!if your looking for one,get the magnavox mpd720!p.s.the reason im rating the audiovox d1708 2 stars instead of 1,is because the picture and sound is good,other than that,CRAP!!
This is only my second router having upgraded from a Microsoft. This router has given me headaches for about two months. It was a pain to setup but after updating the firmware worked fine wired. Wireless was another issue entirely. Wireless was spotty at best with repeated dropped signal. Finally, after months of frustration, the thing died. I'm glad to be rid of it and can't wait to find something that works. I will never, as long as I live, buy another Dlink product!!
I bought this alleged dvd recorder because it was getting hard to get tapes for my vhs. It was impossible to use. I gave it to my son and daughter-in-law, who are computer engineers, and even they found it difficult
I have to agree with many of the reviews here. After having tried many different USB flash memories, I have to say this one comes short of what I expected. I can name a few disappointing things:- bulky design- may be water resistant but it easily bent from the adapter and died, so it's not so rugged after all- compared to other flash memories it has SLOW performance, specially when transfering many small files. the slowest I've ever tried.- cap comes off easily
Am I the only one who finds it totally ludicrous that you have to spend so much more money to connect your Palm to a basic USB port? (After all, the serial adapter is under $20.) Why doesn't Palm make a cradle with a USB connection? Or why can't I get a cheap cable to Hotsync directly with my iMac, like some of the other PDAs offer? Palm loses my vote with their gouging on this connector.
I bought the bag to fit my tripod and the head but it bearly fit the tripod alone ( Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod )
I was hoping the Bushnell Powerview would be the affordable target shooting binocular I was looking for. While the image was relatively bright and sharp I saw two of everything. My first pair I received had dirt or cloudiness inside them that I couldn't clean and, notably, didn't seem correctly aligned as there seemed to be a slight double image. Figuring it was a bad unit, I asked Amazon for a replacement and received one the following week. Again, the image was relatively bright and sharp and, again, I saw two of everything. This is now going back for a refund. Not sure if my luck is that bad or if this series is that bad.
I recieved my D560 as a Christmas gift in 2003. I never liked the way it drained batteries; I basically needed a new set every time I used it, but other than that it was a good camera. 40 days after the warrenty expired, the screen completly went out on it. I have always taken extremly good care of my camera, never dropped it, left it in a hot car or anything. I sent it to Olympus for repair, they said the repair would be 140.00 and the warrenty would not cover it. After 2 emails and 1 letter, with no response from Olympus I asked that they send the camera back unrepaired, and after 2 weeks, I still have not recieved my camera. Beware of buying from this company.
Well I'm on my second CX5200 - I had my original replaced in Jan. 2004 after the heads clogged and would not print anymore - luckily I was able to take it to a local service center and it was replaced under warranty. However, its now December 2004 and I'm having the same problem so I'll have to take it in again. BTW - I only used Epson cartridges since I've had bad experiences using anything else in Epson printers. Next time I'll be looking at Canon or HP.Well I tried to work with Epson Customer Service on this - basically the unit was considered out of warranty since I orginally purchased it in 2003 - however, since they replaced it with a new one in Jan. 2004 - I think its absurd to classify it as out of warranty - the printer was less than a year old. In any event, they were willing to fix it/refurbish it for free but I would have to send it to one of their service centers and that could take many weeks. They also offered to sell me a comparable model at a discount (how convenient for them). It appears that the whole CX line has print head problems which cannot be corrected without replacing the entire printer, so I decided to buy the Canon Pixma 4000 for $119 at CircuitCity. At least the print head can be replaced and the ink is less expensive than Epson ink. Goodbye Epson - you've lost me forever.
I purchased two of these as gifts for my sons. One set up quickly and works great a month later. However, the other one will not read a disc; any disc; even the rescue disc sent to us by Magnavox. They are very helpful at Magnavox, but am disappointed to know that we have to pay shipping to the repair center. Also, I "thought" I read that we could purchase an extended warranty on these. That is not the case. Magnavox will not sell extended warranties on refurbished items. Also, if you send them for repair, they do not give you another 90 days to see if the recorder works okay; you only get the original 90 days, so if it doesn't work this first and only time, we will be out of luck. However, I should have connected the recorder prior to gift time to be sure they both worked properly.
WTF... Like many others, I purchased this as a second dvd player (for my bdrm) at a very reasonable price... Well, you get what you pay for! It came out to about 10 bucks a month! I didn't care that it didn't have all the snazzy features of many of the other dvd players out there. I just wanted to watch my movies! So I guess now I will go out and do real research and purchase a higher end dvd player just so it will last over 25 movie viewings! I would never recommend this player to anyone!!!!!
Purchased several of these filters hoping to get something cheap to protect my lenses. I always heard about issues regarding glare but never particularly noticed. Realized after shooting a number of shots on vacation that the glare is a huge issue. Ruined a number of shots.These are fine if you want something to protect your lens while in a bag but after stepping up to a more expensive filter the difference was immediately apparent.The only way to give this product a good review is if you aren't ever shooting in an instance where there will be light.
I've had many retractable cables in the past and I some to be great and some to be unreliable.These, unfortunately, were in the latter category.After about a minute or two of being connected, my iphone will be forced disconnected. It may have something to do with the thin wiring used to make it retractable.Unfortunatley, this was so painful to try to use I eventually threw it out and purchased an OEM Apple usb connector. Not retractable, but 100% reliable.From my experience with retractable cords, I would guess that some of these will work, some won't. I'm fairly certain a lot won't work out of the box, but for $1.88, the company knows no one will be pay the shipping for returns or exchanges.My advice is not to buy this unless maybe you want to pick up six at once and hope that one works perfectly.
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.
I agree with the previous reviewer. This product is made to appear like it is a genuine HP Product. It is not. The toner works, but it makes a very annoying sound when printing. I am going to seek to send it back if possible.
I have had two of these cameras. Both cameras broke down when it came to the playback feature. That feature is controlled by the touch-screen. Both cameras tough-screen features failed. I would not buy another one.
I have the Sony on one TV and decided to try this one out on my other TV. Bad idea. Within 2 days it was choking on all kinds of discs. Plus, it's a pain that it doesn't do something as simple as remember where you left off when you stop a disc. The Sony remembers up to 7 discs so even if you stop a movie halfway through, watch 5 others movies and pop it back in a month later it can remember where you were. Seems minor but you don't miss it until you have this DVD player. Also, the sound was so muted I had to turn the TV volume up to twice what I do for cable. The picture is good but overall the Sony is a much better option at $40. Lucky for me, Amazon is a breeze to deal with on returns.
These lights are good for basic photography, but they are very poorly crafted and are worth probably a third of their actual price. First, their outer casing are made of cheap plastic, and you have to bend the plastic creases to get them to fit the internal light fixture. The whole thing feels flimsy and cheap.Then two weeks after I received them, one just stopped working. The fixture had fried, and new light bulbs wouldn't work. Currently working on getting a replacement.Overall: decent lighting at highway robbery prices!
It doesn't work. It'll play music, but it's continuously trying to flip to the other side of the tape. Since this cassette isn't the kind that can flip sides, it winds up cutting in and out of the music. Maybe I just got a bad one, who knows?
Yes, it was inexpensive, but the time I spent trying to read my flash drive and 3 other things plugged into this was expensive. I advise buying something different or buying 2 of these to have a backup. Very frustrating to wait for another to arrive.
ordered this for a gift for my grandson and when it came in, the back had been removed and the code was scratched off... so I lost 49.99 because my friends said that it would not be replaced..because i had no way to show that it came in that way..All I know is that I'm 55 yrs old and do not play xbox..... So anyone that orders this type of item please check it as soon as you get it and good luck getting it replaced or refunded... so I will not be ordering any more items of this nature from amazon...
This has got to be the worst mp3 that I have ever used. I purchased it refurbished thinking it was a great deal at $82, but was I ever wrong. It takes forever to transfer songs. I am guess 1 minute per song. The battery life lasts only about 4 hours. When charging, the unit can not be turned off and that gets very annoying. The software is the worst I've ever seen. It uses Music Match Juke box. The software makes me rename all my mp3 files unless I pay for the upgrade. What the hell is that? I purchased a product, I expect it to work without having to pay for more. Playlist created on Music Match can not be transfered to the unit unless you want to transfer the songs again. It takes forever to create a playlist with the songs on the unit.I WILL NEVER BUY AN MP3 PLAYER FROM PHILIPS AGAIN. I WILL NEVER BUY A PLAYER THAT USES MUSIC MATCH JUKE BOX. I SUGGEST YOU GUYS DON'T TOO. IT IS LIKE BURNING MONEY.
First, the registration failed to connect to the internet. Not the end of the world, but that was a tip as to how the rest of it would work.It would not format with the firewire connected - it would only format with the USB connection to the computer (per maxtor's web site). Once I got it formatted via USB, I tried to reconnect it via firewire 800, and the formatting was lost - the disk showed up as RAW file format. So I started over. The manual indicates a way to "erase" from the security settings section, but the option was not in the list for my installation. The only way to force a format was to change the Raid setting to Raid 1, then go back to Raid 0.So I got it reformatted, and to top it all off, even connected via USB, the backup failed with a message that there was not enough disk space when trying to back up a 300GB disk on the computer with the Onetouch configured as Raid 0 (600GB) - actual formatted space was 558GB - that's a lot of overhead.I don't know if I just got a bad one or what, but I've spent enough time on this. I'm going to give the WD Mybook a try instead.
Two years ago, I purchased one of these "on sale" at Big5 for US$8.00 (with a suggested list price of US$34.99 as imprinted on the Big5 SKU label). As it turns out, I paid too much. I used it as an everyday carry (EDC) monocular for a variety of purposes, recreational and "professional;" but always treated it, as I do all of my optics, with kid gloves.10x is not too much magnification for a palm sized monocular, if you know how to control your breathing/pulse and understand naturally stable, relaxed anatomical positioning. If you can't do those things, then you brace your scope hand against anything that is stable and you are in business.Initially, I was modestly impressed with the unit. Reasonably crisp images with no blatantly obvious optical distortions. I wear prescription glasses and never had a problem with the eye relief, with the soft rubbber eye piece folded back. 10x25, even with no special glass coatings, allows for a modest increase over ambient illumination at night -- you could read the numbers on approaching public transit from blocks away. The included documentation sheet, from Rugged Exposure, was for generic *binoculars* and detailed no technical specifications at all.The included case is not durable enough for everyday belt carry and was replaced by me with a padded belt-loop hardcase.Close focus was disappointing at ~30', although some claim it to be 26'.That said, the unit lasted only two years.With no drops, impacts, not even a scratch anywhere on the body, the last time I drew it out of the case to use it, the unit literally came to pieces in the palm of my hand.The plastic focusing eyepiece had stress fractured at its two retaining screw points, allowing the eyepiece to come off completely. The broken bits of the eyepiece are still attached to the retaining screws, with parabolic fracture lines.The objective lens' retaining ring, also plastic, extended 1/3" out of its normal position, vs normally mounted in the monocular body. This objective lens piece has not come completely off, but it is now ridiculously loose and flopping.Internally, the optics, once crystal clear, are now "fogged" with an uneven film of oily residue, which I suspect is the factory applied lubricant for the focusing eyepiece. From what I can tell, the factory eyepiece lube leaked into the interior of the monocular body, causing the roof prism to become detached and contaminating the interior sides of the glass lenses. This unit is beyond reasonable repair.That's what I mean by sudden and catastrophic failure.I never disassembled this unit, nor did I ever apply any lubricants or solvents. It just fell apart, over the course of two years of kid glove use.I don't believe in buying things just to throw them away, so the US$8 price is no consolation for what happened with this unit.I would not recommend that anyone buy any of these units used. You will be playing timebomb roulette with a new unit, as it is.Not very "rugged" at all, but OK while it lasted.
i bought 3 fuji waterproof cameras last year for a cruise.i took 2 cameras and used them outside on a tubing excursion and 4 pics half came out(they were still fuzzy)I thought it was the place i took the cameras to be developed since people didnt seem to be too knowledgable. so this year i went to a waterpark with my son and took last camera(went to a different place to develop them) and none of the pictures came out. so now i have no pics of two vacations-to make matters worse i have contacted fuji several times via e mail and i havent even recieved a response-so i will never buy another fuji product-i want pics of my vacation next time
I have had two of these drives fail. Neither had more than 30 hours of use. In fact I barely had all my applications installed. What was really nice was finding out the second one failed the morning of April 15 when I was attempting to boot up and submit my tax return.Very disappointing. They'll send me another drive but I'll not be installing my operating system or any critical files on it. Just too unreliabe. In fact I don't even know what I'm going to do with it. Seems silyy to have a back drive you have to backup onto another drive.I don't do any gaming or use any apps that place high demand on the hard drive. In fact the computer hasn't even been plugged in for three months. I used to like Seagate but they have lost a customer for life. When two units fail like this in less than 80 hours total use I believe its a pretty good indication of how good the product is.I should have listened to the reviewers before buying. But in the old days I had a Seagate last ten years without fail so my judgment was clouded. Clearly quality is a thing of the past with Seagate. These drives effectively wasted 30+ hours of my life.Buy this drive if you like to talk to people in India otherwise try another vendor.
LG recorder player--as the first reviewer. Worked great for about 4 months then would not read and play DVD's of any kind. Costs more to have repaired than to replace with another unit--hopefully better brand. Haven't tried to do some recording VHS to DVD yet--if that works it will be only redeeming factor for this unit. Still not worth the price tag--just don't bother with this one,use you money for one that is dependable.
OK, so I haven't bought this yet...but I'm thinking about it. I just don't understand why the product dimension and product weight shown is 10 lbs.... is it just me, or is that ridiculous?
The cable looks nice. I bought it to give it a try. I have very old CRT TV from Zenith. I did try to connect my laptop via VGA port. My TV has video input as Red, White & Yellow. I read over the internet that Red goes in red, green goes in white and blue goes in yellow. I did try every combination but it did not work at all. Please check and read specifications before you buy any cable to watch PC to TV. Thanks.
The headphones have too much static for use in my home. I ended up buying a set of wired headphones (Sennheiser eH2200) which work great. I suspect the problem may be caused by interference by our two 900Mhz spread spectrum cordless phones, but that's just an educated guess.
maybe Windows 7 will help this unit function better. One can hope...I have this unit tied into a new Samsung B750, the judder it creates running in Media Center is incredable. Thankfully I have a Homerun HD which proves the hauppauge just does not cut it.UPDATE 11/23/09 - Now have Windows 7 64 bit and can tune Clear QAM signals. It is better (Comcast Cable feed) and sees a lot more channels and HD channels as well. No big judder effects on recorded sports. Still the Silicondust HDhomerun has a better quality signal. But we may have to change to Ceton if Comcast encripts their signals as is being reported.
The cradle is a very simple device - it merely extends the sync cable to allow the Palm to sit upright and be viewable next to your computer monitor. That's nice. The trouble is that the connection between the palm and the cradle doesn't lock. Also the connection between the sync cable and the cradle doesn't lock either (it's exactly the same connector). Palm designed these connectors to be easy to connect and disconnect - which is great when connecting the Palm to the sync cable. The problem is that the connection between the sync cable and the cradle need to be secure - and it isn't. When the connection becomes loose you get bad syncs, data corruption, freezes, etc... We've had no end of trouble with these on our network because of this issue. The fix is to unmate and remate the cable connections - easy enough, but the periodic problems have led me to ban these cradles from our list of supported gear.Some others have complained about the blue LED light. You need this light to tell you when you've got the Palm properly seated in the cradle - otherwise you might not know you've got it down onto the connector far enough. I think of the light as a feature - not a problem.The ultimate solution would be a pair of wire bails on the back of the cradle that you'd use to lock the sync cable on. Too bad they didn't think of that.
If you're looking for a digital camera for beginners this camera might be nice for you but don't expect great quality pictures. Printing and enlarging the photos renders them extremely blurry. Even when printing small prints the quality isn't much better. If you are only interested in using the pictures from this camera on your computer then you might find this camera better suited for you.The batteries drain very quickly. Distance shots are very poor. The camera does have a nice look to it and it feels good in the hand. Operation is fairly simple. It does have a screen in the back to view photos. The software that comes with the camera is actually better than the camera. I would suggest that this camera be given to a young person just starting out in the digital photo game. Adults may find this camera very disappointing.
My player died after 6 months of very light use at my desk. I would take quality problems into account before purchasing this product.
There is really nothing very good about this product.First of all, the construction is pretty cheap, which is to be expected for under $20, I guess. It's all plastic and not very well engineered.Second, and by far more important, the sound quality is TERRIBLE! I've tried every open FM station on my dial, and while I get better sound quality in the lower range (88.1 or so), I would still describe the sound quality as "something you might expect on an old transistor radio during a thunderstorm". The bass notes are distorted and buzzy, the treble notes aren't clear, and the vocals sound very screechy most of the time. I've got an XM receiver that I play through the FM radio on the same car stereo, and the sound quality from that is so much better it's not even comparable to what I get from this product, so it's not a problem with the concept in general, or even with my radio. It's this product.Honestly, I regret buying this, even for the $15 that I spent, since the sound quality is so bad I can't enjoy the music it plays at all. I'm going to keep my eyes open for another option, but for now I guess I'll just stick to burning my music to CDs like the old days... Oh, for a digital port in my car stereo...
I really don't know why, but last night the keyboard and mouse that were plugged into the H7 quit working, then the computer flashed up a message that a USB port had been turned off because it was drawing too much power, the pilot lamp on the H7 started blinking, shut off, and then came back on. The burned electronics smell from my keyboard said something bad had happened, and sure enough, the hub and everything connected to it - except the PC, thankfully - are toast.Fortunately, nothing really expensive was killed, but it ticks me off that a device would damage other components as it failed. Stuff breaks - that's life - it just shouldn't be a murder-suicide.
This camera died after two years, thanks to its defective Sony CCD. Now it only takes purplish pictures. Do a web search for "canon CCD problem"Update: After months of being unable to use the camera and finally tired of hearing the "we don't have spare parts" excuse from Canon Ecuador, I took it on a vacation to Chile and gave it to my brother, who lives there. Canon Chile kindly repaired the camera at no cost, but it took about a month.
The idea behind the HPRO200 is a good one. Functionally it is a bridge between ethernet and home phoneline subnetworks combined with a router. The firewall features of the router give good protection against attempts to infect the attached computers with viruses, etc. If you are not already familiar with router and firewall functions, be prepared to spend some time experimenting with the various parameters in the process of learning how to configure the router for your needs.But the HPRO200 with firmware version 1.37.4 is not as reliable as one could and should expect. In my home network, the HPRO200 drops the network connection between the ethernet and the phoneline subnetworks much too often, sometimes after only half a day of operation. Having to reset the unit so often is annoying.My recommendation is to wait with your purchase until a later firmware version that corrects at least this problem is available.
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..
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.
Hello, this is my first Amazon review, actually my first anywhere review. I normally depend on reading reviews but was never so affected by a product, positive or negative, that I felt a need to write a review. My experience with Audiovox's D1750T DVD player has changed that.I'll put it as plainly as this: If you buy this product, it WILL break. That is a fact.That says it all, and the rest may get long winded, but read on if you want to know how/why it will break. I purchased this product 6 months ago. After 2 months the hinge on the battery that allows you to set the unit on a tabletop and watch hands-free broke. I thought it was a fluke but was able to get a replacement. Now my second battery has broken in the exact same place, the exact same way, and that's after the fact that I did my best to handle the unit with the utmost care, since I thought it might have been my fault the first time.It is now clear to me that this is a manufacturing error, one in fact that Audiovox's Customer Service representative acknowledged yet refused to do anything about since I was outside the 90 days warranty. Unfortunately I've only found one other person online who's written about it (epinions.com) but that's out of maybe 6 total reviews I've found anywhere online.The player gets 2 stars from me because battery issues aside, it's a decent player at a decent price. The resolution and sound without headphones leave something to be desired, but if you can pick it up for $200 or less it would be a good player as far as screen size and general quality goes. But this battery issue and subsequent customer service issue is unacceptable. People need to be warned when they're buying something that is flawed in its manufacturing and will break.Another warning is that the paint(?) or whatever it is that makes the sides of the unit black has started to flake so now the unit's good looking design is marred.... insult to injury I tell ya! Bottom line, I say don't buy it, but if you'll be using it in such a way that you won't use the battery's stand (btw, there's a stand that flips off the back if you're using the unit with external power. I've never had a use for it.), then I guess it's a decent player. I'll bet there's better ones out there for the money though.P.S. I finally managed to strongarm a higher-up at Audiovox into replacing the battery for free.... this time. Fingers crossed THIS one doesn't break too....
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 previously owned an SMC7004AWBR wireless router (802.11b w/ parallel print server) and was very happy with it. I upgraded to SMC's new version of this router, the SMC2804WBRP-G (802.11g w/ USB print server). I was very disappointed. I had to send it back and reinstall my old SMC7004AWBR router.The SMC2804WBRP-G router has two major problems:1) It regularly loses its wireless connection. The connection can only be restored by rebooting the router. The loss of connection has nothing to do with signal strength. The computer can be right next to the router and it still loses the connection. It's interesting that my old SMC7004AWBR had this exact same problem when I first installed it, which was later fixed by a firmware upgrade. So if SMC already had this problem with past routers, why did they release a new router with the same problem? Poor testing. I spent time with SMC tech support on this and they acknowledged the problem, but said there was no firmware upgrade yet available to fix this (there is an upgrade, but it doesn't fix this). I would definitely wait until they fix this problem before buying this router -- it then might be a great router. But right now it's a *really* frustrating problem that forces you to get up from your couch, walk to the room with the router, unplug the power cord from the router, count to 5 and plug it back in again. Repeat this on average every 30 min. (it might happen again in 5 min. or 1 hour, but it will definitely happen at least several times a night).2) The USB print server does not work with the HP LaserJet 3330 printer. My old SMC7004AWBR router with a parallel print server worked perfectly with this printer. But this new router crashes every time I send a print job to it. Again, poor testing on SMC's part. Will this router work with your printer? Only trying it yourself will tell since SMC has not tested it with a range of printers and has not released a supported printer list -- their first customers are their testers.I've now reinstalled my SMC7004AWBR and I continue to be happy with it -- it's rock solid. I guess I learned a lesson -- wait until SMC has a product out for six months or so before you buy.BTW -- don't confuse this model with the similar 802.11g model without a print server (SMC2804WBR) -- that one uses the old-style case. It's getting good user reviews -- maybe it also uses older, more reliable firmware. Just watch out for this brand new model in the new case.Bottom line: the SMC2804WBRP-G was released without thorough testing. Wait a few months until SMC processes the feedback from frustrated users like me and fixes the problems that currently make this router unusable.One more note: You can tell this product is not ready for prime time when you go to the SMC web site and they still list it as "coming soon". There is no support information whatsoever, no driver downloads, no documentation, no acknowledgement of any kind that this product is shipping.
my music can never play in my car. The radio stations always take over. And its hard to get the monster to change stations.
On my quest to quiet my PC, I had replaced the power supply (noticable noise reduction), CPU fan (BIG noise reduction), and video card fan (noticeable noise reduction). The only thing I hadn't really switched over was a "soundproofing" case. I bought the Sonata II hoping it would really be the capper, and my PC would be quiet once and for all. Truth is: it was no better at suppressing what remaining noise was left than my old, generic BYO case. But I figured I'd keep it, thinking that Antec was a "quality" name in cases.Well, within a few weeks, the door that swings to cover the drive bays had snapped off. I wasn't too happy about this, but just kept using it nonetheless. But within about 8 months of owning the case, the power supply died--just as other reviewers have mentioned in other reviews. So I replaced the power supply with a "quiet" model from another brand and everything runs fine.But what does this say about Antec "quality"? I mean, sure the sides are pretty and glossy black, but what's left of the case if it doesn't quiet things down like it claims it will, and the power supply breaks? It's just some aluminum sides and a few drive rails; and I can get that out of an office dumpster!Honestly, I've been doing BYOPCs for about 10 years now--and repairing PCs almost twice that long, and what I have found to be undeniably true is that the cases available to the BYO market are like papier mache compared to the cases of retail-brand PCs like IBM, Dell, and HP. At this point, I think the best way to get a high-quality, low noise PC case is to buy a used retail brand computer, strip all the parts out, and put your own custom parts in it. Sure, the outside of the machine might have some corporate logo on it, but I guarantee it's much higher quality than a case you could buy from a BYO store.
PLEASE just pick another camera and do yourself a favor! If you look around you will find 100s of dissatisfied owners with broken Nikon Coolpix lenses. It is a major flaw and Nikon will not do anything to help repair.
Cable did not function AT ALL. Not worth the hassle or expense to send back. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. IT DID NOT WORK!
Initially I thought it was a good idea to purchase a refurbish DVD player.I've always enjoyed the Phillips brand of products and I thought it would be a good idea to purchase this DVD player. It also had the technology and the functionally I was looking for.There were several issues with this DVD player, first it took a very long time to read and play a regular CD which happened to a store bought music CD. Of the two CD I tried to play one finally played and the other didn't. I also experience the same problem when I tried playing a regular DVD. This DVD player is supposed to be able to play a variety of recording formats; however, this was not the case. I also tried playing a mini disc which I used on my camcorder only to encounter the same problem over and over. In regards to the recording onto a disc that was another set of issues. I did not find this function to be very user friendly, it was very complicated and it did not work. If I was to rate this product, I would have to give it a 1 out of 10 and the 1 being the worst.
The UMAX 2000U scanner itself is adequate, like so many scanners out there, and you'd expect this major name would offer better support. Made in 1999, it lacks the speed or image handling capabilities of its current competition. Features in, say, the current Epson models (which include smart-scanning an image, so you don't have to crop) are absent here.Unfortunately, a scanner is often no better than its software, and UMAX has left Mac OS X users out in the dark. This scanner only works with Windows and OS 9; UMAX refuses to release a software update for Mac OS X. Moreover, apps like the esteemed Silverfast -- meant to fill in the software gap -- only make drivers for OS 9.In effect, by purchasing a UMAX scanner, you risk signing up for a product that will require you to buy new hardware or software down the line. Even its OS 9 software suffered from performance glitches, like impaired scanning with the free software updates. I've been forced to upgrade (but not to a UMAX product; I've learned my lesson). That's the reason so many of these are available on internet auctions and the like.Given its archaic performance even under Mac OS 9, you have to decide for yourself whether it's a good investment to get a product with impaired short and long-term usabiliy.
I gave this shower radio to my wife for Christmas. The reception was great, picking up our favorite AM,FM and TV stations even without extending the external antenna. After only 5 days in the shower however, both the clock and radio stopped working and I could see water in the LCD window. This unit is NOT water resistant and should not be advertised as such. It may be OK to use in the bathroom but should not be advertised as a shower radio because it will not tolerate exposure to even small amounts of water.
I guess my ipod shuffle is the wrong generation for this charger because it completely fried my ipod, no longer able to charge or connect to my computer since I've used this charger.
This is a great price, but if the speakers don't work, what good is it? (No, the speakers don't work after 2 hrs of play...)
Very poor quality product - both the hardware and software. The hardware feels very flimsy, especially when you get a Flip camcorder for a similar price. The software was absolutely terrible and in fact did not work for us at all (we have Windows 7). Our daughter was very disappointed, and the worst part is that since we opened up the package, the seller (which is not Amazon) will not even take it back.
I only wish I could return this camera. Its automatic focus does not work well in photographing landscape scenes and plants (what I do most) and its manual focus is difficult (very difficult) to use. My much cheaper, and lower resolution, old Minolta does a much better job in low light conditions. I find I have to delete half my photographs due to bad focus. In addition, photo files take 5 to 6 seconds to save to my so-called high-speed memory card.Don't buy this camera.
Initially these speakers were terrific. When I first hooked them up it was incredible. But within about a week the center speaker shorted out and will kick in only occasionally. As frustrating as this was, I got over it. I use the speakers mostly to play music that I am writing on a MIDI program, and I started noticing that a certain note on the piano would make the speakers buzz. This got worse and worse, and gradually other notes near the original trouble note (D5) started making the speakers buzz. Within about two weeks since this problem started the speakers now buzz on every song, on every instrument. They sound like cheap phone's speakers now. My laptop itself has more defined sound at this point. What a waste of money. Very disappointed.
Drive installed easy, but running the provided CD-Extreme CD writer software freezes the system. I get several messages, then a 'Scanning buses' message followed by a freeze. Only power down gets you out of this problem. I removed by USB card, my sound card, 2nd SCSI card and old Memorex 2X CD-RW drive. Still had the same problem, even when this Sony drive was only IDE device on system. I uninstalled all the Sony provided software. I downloaded and installed a 10 day trial version of NTI CD-Maker 2000. That software ran fine and created CDs with no problem. But, I am not going to spend more money on software to get Sony hardware to work.
This DVD player is awfully flaky and very picky with the discs it wants to play, even genuine DVD movies. It performs poorly with DVD+R files especially. I had it for one day and I totally hate it now. Don't buy it if you can wait until they improve the technology. It's just a total waste of money.
yep, I've always been a Pioneer person. From automobile decks to home components. That's why I went with Pioner for a dvd player.The 1st thing that happened is it stopped playing burned or store bought music cd's. I put a disc in and a grinding noise would happen then it shot the tray back out. O.k. I've got another cd player, I can live with it for the time being. Now, the next problem is when sometime in a dvd movie a loud pop would happen through the surround system and the screen would go digitized into the little squares that make up the signal. It did this 2 out of the last 5 movies. I thought it may have been from used rental dvd's but then it did it on a brand new one. Tha's when I took it into the shop. Fortunately Pioneer supplied a 1 yr. parts and labor warranty. It's in the shop right now with a 2 week turn around. It hasn't soured me from buying more Pioneer products in the future but the next few months until the warranty runs out will tell the tale. Good luck with yours.
I have now owned two of these chargers. The first one broke after about 3 months. The replacement showed up at my doorstep DOA.Clearly, this charger is designed poorly and manufactured cheaply.
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.
Since most of the other reviews are pretty bad, I will keep this short and to the point.Pros:Price. Under $100.00Cons:Remote is confusing.The layout of menu system is confusing.If you are wanting to record from TV, every time you burn a disk, take one out or do a manual record you have to go into the menu and chose the coax(TV) input because the machine resets to some default input like input 1; which for most setups is blue screen that has no video signal.Overall: If you know what you are doing, have time to devote towards setting it up each and every time you want to record something, then for $100 you might be satisfied, or at least you won't feel 100% cheated. If---on the other hand, you are looking for something to replace your VCR for recording your favorite TV show on a regular basis or on the fly, you will be very disappointed. If you are not 100% tech savvy, then you will want to steer clear of this product.Recommendation: Decide why you really want a DVR recorder. Do you think you are going to record DVDs with it? Because you won't! Do you want it to record your favorite shows? It might be ok. The reason I purchased a DVR was to record shows to play on portable DVD player when I travel. I have a good understanding of electronics so I can wade through the confusing menu system. If you have more money than tech savvy, spend the extra money for a name brand system.Note: If you are going to use this product to replace your VCR, then you are probably thinking of using DVD RW discs. Most, but not all modern DVD players will play DVD R, but only a select few will play DVR RW so beware.http://gaskin.dydndns.org
Last Christmas I ordered a few things from Amazon, and this book was one of them. I first saw it in a teen magazine, and from that summary along with Amazon's summary, I thought it was going to be good. Boy was I wrong. I never read it until this Thanksgiving, and just finished it today, when it normally only takes me a week or less to get through a book. This book had no point, and all the author did was ramble on and on about stupid things. She explained far too much, and jumped around more than a bag of jumping beans. I was very disappointed, and very sorry that my mom spent $15 on this.
The RePlay 4000 series has a few awsome features, but this unit comes up lacking in some areas that TiVo is great in... The 1st thing is the RePlay does not have the option to only record 1st Run Shows... So if you have it set to get every show of E.R., it will get them all including ReRuns, TiVo has the option to not do this.Also the RePlay units do not have a ToDo list, you must scroll through the guide for to see whats going to recorded... So if you are wanting to check whats going to be recorded for a week, it will take a few hours out of your schedule to scroll through the guide. TiVo has a ToDo list that shows when everything will be recorded.Lastly, RePlay units conflit resolution is the pits. If a show moves one night it's bassicly a toss-up as to which show will be recorded. And there is no way to know until it's already missed your show! TiVo Shows when something will not be recorded and you can set a priority for each show, so TiVo will know what to record in case of a conflict.The only positive thing I have to say about replay is the network sharing, it's a very cool feature, but it has bugs and from what I hear Replay Tech Support is lacking - ALOT. Keep in mind TiVo will soon have this feature (on Series 2 Units only).Save yourself the problems and get a TiVo!
prints blurry will not be able to use the paper it was a waste of my money
This product does not pick up radar detectors until the patrol car is within 50 feet of it. Not sensitive enough. The only reason this I gave this products 2 stars instead of 1 is that it does go off but not with enough time to slow your speed.
Ok, after reading thr reviews and noticing that there was updated firmaware, I decided to try the WRV54G again.Still very disappointed.1) Everytime you enter http://ISP_PROVIDED_IP_ADDRESS the router goes to the Router Setup Page, even though I have PORT 80 forwarded to my webserver machine. The only way to see your websute is to either use a machine outside of your router or use the webserver internal IP address.2) The wireless range is significantly smaller than the WRT54G Ver 1.1. I get about an extra 60 feet with the WRT54G.3) Everytime you make a small change, the router must reboot. And rebooting takes about 15-20 seconds. The WRT54G doesn't require a reboot as often.4) You cannot use the Microsoft PPTP VPN server that comes installed with XP Professional. The router does not allow for the correct forwarding of the requests. If you want to use VPN you have to go through the routers VPN setup which is a little confusing.So my advice is to wait till this thing is a little more stable. After further reading reviews of the WRV54G at BroadBandReports I am going to stay away from this unit for a while. Plus the WRT54G Ver 2 had been released which has all the same functionality as 1.1 version but is built on a faster processor. I will probably go with that since my need for a VPN isn't that great.
These speakers sound about as good as my 5 year old laptop speakers. I bought them for watching movies on my laptop thinking they would enhance the experience. I actually prefer watching my movies without them because my own laptop sounds a little crisper. Very disappointing.
Our Montessori school bought 6 of these sharpeners last year and all but one are now not working. The one that is still working will only shut off when unplugged. There is nothing good I can say about these machines.
I don't use my printer much at all, so after replacing my Samsung with this cartridge and printing less than a couple hundreds of printouts at most, the printouts are barely visible on the right side.I refilled it myself recently, and I got good printouts on the right side, but the left side would be visible but very faded.I did research on the internet and my understanding is that the brand new cartridge can only be refilled at most 3 times. The one I got could have been refilled too many times already, so that may explain why my printouts are not good after a couple hundreds of printouts, and even after I refilled it again.
Althought the exterior is sturdy, the zipper is really cheap and I anticipate it breaking soon. The CD holders are pretty flimsy as well; I haven't had any break, but then again, I've only had it for a short time. Another con is the chemical smell that it comes adorned with; I didn't find it as potent as some other users, but it is definitely strong enough to be annoying.
I got this cord to link my laptop to the TV. The lines and distortion on the screen reminded u of an old analog TV that lost its signal. It was only $2 so I had a feeling it would have a little less performance than my expensive one. But this cable seems to not even have the basic components inside that make it an HDMI cord. Oh well its no big deal, was only $2. but seriously just buy the 1 that u know will perform well.
I am very disappointed of the low quality. The needle nose pliers do not close tightly enough to cut common Cat5 wire, the strippers are not capable of stripping wire without nicking, the strippers can only tear wire in two instead of cutting, the pliers' edges are sharp and will nick every wire bent, the long phillips bit would work well for motherboard screws if the head were of the proper size to fit common screws, the case arrived with several large oil stains inside and out that cannot be removed, and the tools all smell badly of low quality Chinese oil.I did not expect the tools to be of high quality, but I was hoping that the kit would at least be good enough to do common PC repairs. The little screw bin is better than mixing screws in a plastic baggy, and the sockets can work well enough since most PCs do not require any precision for case screws, but over all the kit is a liability that causes the user to use several minutes to complete a simple job that could be done in seconds with good quality tools.I would recommend skipping this kit and investing in some good quality tools instead.
There are DJ headphones, I got them to listen to my music with quality. Don't buy these if you are looking for a quality headphone.
The product did not work. I was not overly optimistic because it was pretty cheap, but plain and simple, it does not work.
I ordered this device so I could listen to music on my IPod or IPhone in the car. I had similar device that worked very well a few years ago, but it broke so this was my attempt at replacement. The device works BUT if the volume is not turned up very high, you hear a constant clicking sound coming from the cassette. It's ok if you can drown it out with very loud music or busy conversation, but if that's not the case it's pretty annoying and makes the device basically unusable. I would not recommend it.
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 did not work at all in my JVC GR-DVL120U camcorder as a BN-V408U replacement. Save yourself the headaches and get a real JVC battery, as I did for much more money - but it actually works!
I was under the impression that even though this camera is for under water use that it would still take decent pictures outside of the water as well. All of my photos came out blue. I took this to the Bahamas and took pictures on a sunny day and those came out blue also. I did take some indoor photos with with plenty of light and those did not develop at all.
I read many of the poor reviews and was wary, but for the discounted price, figured what the heck.The first one I received I followed the instructions closely and when turning on the speaker, heard a little static, adjusted the tuner knob, heard the transmitted music....for .5 secs or so, then nothing.....ever again. I never even heard the static. I tried various things to get it working but to no avail. I returned it(very easy to return with amazon by the way) and received another quickly. It did exactly the same thing. Two poor products is two too many, so I asked for a refund. I'm now looking at other wireless outdoor speakers.You get what you pay for I guess.
I've only owned 3 headphones - AKG K271, these, and The Audio Tecnica M50s. The M50s blow both out of the water. I was so underwhelmed when I first wore these it was shocking. I tried to return them a few weeks ago but it was passed the deadline to return products. These headphones lack clarity, they have no bass, and are extremely overpriced. For an extra $50, you can have an outstanding pair of headphones instead of these. Especially if you listen to music heavy in bass, you do *NOT* want these headphones. Some AKGs have some bass, but these have very little. They are just uninspiring, and it really degrades the music listening experience. Get the M50s, you will thank me later.edit: I want to make it very clear that the lack of bass is not my only reason for disliking these headphones. I found the mediums and highs to be very washed out and unclear. Additionally, these headphones will not get loud at all. With my system's volume at 100% AND with a sound boost, at the highest volume setting they were still not very loud. What I am saying is that with an extra $50 you can buy a much better set of headphones, whether they be M50s or not. These are just a very poor set of headphones for the money, and I would advise staying away from this model. AKG as a brand is good, and I liked my K271's (though I prefer my M50s), but these headphones are rubbish.
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.
Pros: Well built, easy to use, simple. The sound, if it comes through, is well balanced and gives a nice, roomy reproduction, detailed trebles, punchy or warm bass as needed.Cons: Surprisingly high level of noise, uniform regardless of distance (i.e., within the room or next room). Base station changes volume when spectrum widens/contracts (e.g., bass heavy to wide) have to adjust on headset manually. Reception sometimes unreliable even a few feet away at various angles.Overall: Could be nice headphones, but I expect no such cons from Sennheiser.I would not buy it again.
I've had an Adesso remote keyboard with a laptop type touchpad for several years and it works great but I just got a new PC with Media Center for use with my home theater so I thought this keyboard would be a great addition at a very reasonable price. Basically I thought it would be easier to have just a keyboard with Media Center functions instead of a separate keyboard and media center remote control. I have two main complaints about this unit. The first is the pointer device. After being accustomed to the touchpad and how easy it is to move around the screen and having the ability to double tap items to drag and drop, the joystick pointer with the left and right click buttons just seems like moving back to the stone age. With this setup it is impossible to do something as simple as drag and drop without using both hands. The second problem is it just does not seem to connect well to the remote sensor. I constantly have to change the angle and direction of the keyboard in order to get it to work. This may be a problem with the sensor that came with the computer because I sometimes have the same problem with the supplied remote control that came with the computer. It is just much more annoying when I try to use the keyboard for an extended period of time. After a month of trying to get used to the new keyboard I have finally decided to switch back to the old keyboard and continue my search for something better.
when this little camera works, it works well. The pictures are acceptable quality, and it's a handy size to tote around anywhere.Unfortunately, HP totally missed the quality-control boat on this one. My first one had a defective shutter. The replacement eats batteries, I don't get even an hour's use on lithium batteries.The bundled software isn't much to write home about either- it's not well-organized, and takes too many steps to do simple tasks like sort and delete batches of photos, and select photos for editing.
Only 6 months after I bought it, the belt loop came off the case. No warning either, the camera just dropped to the ground and all the threads were out.
I have spent over 4 hours trying to get the camera working. Part of my problem is that my router was not set for UPnP and I had to resent my router because I forgot my router password. I then changed the router to UPnP.However after fixing that I still was unable to get it to connect. I have been calling the "for assistante, please call" number all day and it is busy. Not even a recording - just a busy signal. They must have one Cheepastani answering calls! I have had great luck with Panasonic products and I am going to get this to work if it kills me. I will call that number until I get through. However, unless you are really committed and are willing to work on this for hours, I wouldn't buy this product.
Ever hear the old saying "All brooms sweep clean when new"? Well, that's exactly the case with the ARCHO 605 Wi-Fi that I had (notice the past tense). Out of the box, it worked very well--not great, just 'very well'. But I shrugged off it's somewhat tempermental,less-than-sparkling performance, b/c being older than 12 I'm something of the techno-dinosaur.Alas, from there on it was all down hill with the 605. Nothing dramatic. No sparks or smoke, or things frying or fizzing. Nothing went bang. It just sort of casually,over time, just stopped working:-- here and there, with this and that, now and then. Until about two weeks ago it just stopped. Period. At which point I said, "Forget it!!"I had already made a dozen calls to Archos, Inc., read the manual and on-line info till my eyes were swollen, had the computer guy come out twice to try and salavage the 605 (and he didn't make those two housecalls for free), till I realized I was close to spending half as much money to get this thing to run as I had spent on the gizmo itself. I had it for about a year-- with ever decreasing usage-- before I chucked it.Now, don't get me wrong: The concept is good. The company (ARCHOS) was helpful, and their non-WIFI stuff may work like a charm. But I think I'll wait another year or so till the bugs are worked out on this little number. Life is too short for such aggravation.
We liked the price of this frame and got it for my brother for Christmas. He had to ship it back to us after he figured out it was broken and did not work and then we had to ship it back to the seller. The frame would show pictures with a dead pixel line down the middle and then go straight to all static after about 5 minutes. Very disappointing.
Sadly, the ink cartridge had been sitting somewhere for a while, as when I installed it there was hardly any colour left! It was like it had 'dried up'!
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!
This is a great mouse for a PC. The ergonomics are the best I have ever experienced and the precision is very impressive. The Mac drivers do not enable horizontal scrolling. That functionality only works on a PC. Logitech's claim of being Mac compatible is very misleading.
This book had some promise - the first chapter or two made for an interesting read. After that everything went to pot.It was quite obvious that the main character, Harriet, was a young Ms. Tartt. Or, how old Ms. Tartt envisioned young Ms. Tartt. This book was self-aggrandizement on an epic scale. Reading this was like wading through a swamp filled with so much bull that you could hardly move because of the smell.It took me over two years to finally finish the book. I started reading it approximately 15 times, each time putting it down for more interesting and intelligent texts, such as "The Cat in the Hat". I'm still not entirely sure what this book is about...murder, meth, snakes, or summer camp.This is the first and only book that has made me say the following:"I will never get the 10 or so hours of my life that I spent reading that back."Seriously, Donna Tartt should have paid me to read this book.
An earlier Brother laser printer that I had (HL-1440) did not exhibit any problems, so I bought this one which is significantly faster.Like others, I have had problems with this printer. Specifically:* When I first used it, it would only accept a small number of pages before it would make a clicking sound and refuse to print. This problem can be corrected by adjusting the plastic tabs at the rear of the paper tray.* I have had the same problem with the printer crinkling envelopes that other users have had. This is a serious problem if you're using the printer for formal correspondence.* The printer runs hot after the first 20 or so copies, causing paper to curl. To some extent, this problem can be dealt with by turning the paper over in the tray, trying to take advantage of its natural curl to offset this effect, but it is impossible to offset it completely.These problems are irritating enough that I would not purchase a Brother printer again.
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.
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.
PROS:Cheap with a Sony badgeNice displayPlenty of them aroundCONS:Battery life is woeful! States: 3.5 - 5hrs Really: 2hrs (at most!)Packed full of trailware, adware, etc. WTF?Toshiba 'starter' hard-drive is problematic: read: foo-baa'dGets hot, really, really quickly.Optical drive is clunky, loud and slow.... :(Support? What's that... :(Verdict:I was really looking forward to this lappy but I've realised it is not really a Sony, i.e, Made In Japan. This Chinese shocker is a pure revenue-raiser from Sony and they should know better than to put their name to this quality of product - too many bean-counters in the top jobs these days I guess. Take my advice: stay away from the Onyx model that is made in China! Hate to say it but this thing STINKS!
I bought this a little over a year ago, the mother board just died -- out of the blue, no warning. The escient customer service is very very good (they dont out source to india, ireland etc). It cost me almost $300 to have it repaired !!. So, like i said, its an excellent product, but for almost $1000 I think they might be able to cut someone a break.
I bought this product for my laptop, so that while traveling I could watch movies and surf the internet without having the laptop on my lap. I thought the small keyboard would be easy to travel with, but I found out the keyboard is actually smaller than my laptops keyboard; and it's hugely uncomfortable to type on.My very first impression of this product made me very mad. I had the biggest problem trying to remove the plastic tab that seperates the battery connectors. I actually called their support line after messing with it for 30 minutes. They couldn't help and so finally I just started banging it in my hand until it popped off. I was about 30 seconds from just throwing the damn thing in the trash.I was hugely impressed with this gyroscope technology. The ability to sit back in your chair and browse the net is extremely nice. But it didn't take but a couple days for me to find flaws...First off, the mouse is very unresponsive in "gyro mode", and once it does respond, it's too sensitive. It's extremely hard to get the pointer on a small icon or link and click at the same time. You sort of have to train your hand to release the "gyroscope trigger" before you click. Just for the heck of it, I gave the mouse a shot in my favorite First Person Shooter games but it was utterly useless.As a normal mouse it functions just fine, with a couple ups and downs. The battery lasts a very long time, and it's comfortable to hold too. But any video game player would be disappointed in this product.They keyboard stopped functioning for me about a month after purchas. It was handy to have the StandBy button, that was a nice addition.This isn't really a product for home users. It would fit just perfect inside a boardroom or any place where people use PowerPoint. If you give presentations alot this product would be ideal.
I do not recomend buying this camcorder. With my first tape it started to fail. The playback was garbled, the picture quality is terrible. Also, the service center was located 600+ miles away from Kansa City. I have see letters here from others having the same problem and suspect it's not just that I bought a lemon. Its been 4 weeks since I sent it in for repair and they are still waiting for parts...
i bought the replacement lamp on oct 21st. i received it on time. i had it for 90 days and put 350 hours on it. guess what it went boom, not within the 30 day return policy,they said at ELECTRIFIED, i am sorry but we cannot help. thirty days is not enough time.
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.
The scanner is pretty good, but Epson no longer deserves a high reputation as a company. They advertise, for example, that your package includes Adobe Photoshop Elements, but what you get is Elements version 3, which has been obsolete for 3 years! Elements 6 is the current version. And,if you check their website there is no provision to make general contact to register a complaint.
I found this carrying case to be ok if you like cases, nothing great though. I belive it should have been included with the better units starting with the Legend. I actually do not use mine at all.Eric
I got these for my 14 year old son who loves music. They were fine for the first few weeks but broke very soon after. He still uses them, but keeps "fixing" the earpiece. I wore them when they were new and found them very uncomfortable in the ears. I liked the JVC HAF120A Gumy Headphones that I got for myself much better, and cheaper too.
In summary, these speakers are horrible.Now, let me explain why. I ordered these speakers, they came, set them up, discovered I didn't have the right hardware (my fault, and I'm not deducting any points for it), so than I set them up again with the right hardware. Now, the surround sound worked fine and all. The problem? The speakers just flat out have sucky sound.I did a side-by-side (plugged one in than immediately the other) comparison between the Z-640s and a pair of Cambridge SoundWorks SW-310s. Additionally, I compared both sets of speakers to a pair of MDR-V700 headphones which I trust to have the most accurate sound out of the three. While the Z-640s have a solid sound, they muddled the treble tones and some - only some mind you, the others were to quiet - bass tones were too loud (adjusting the sub did not help). The highs were very bizarre, seeming too loud and yet to quiet at the same time. I know this was NOT because of the speakers being placed behind me, as I tried them with just stereo (the front speakers only), surround, front and back in stereo instead of surround, and I tried each of those combinations with the rear speakers placed beside the front speakers instead of behind me. I also know it wasn't my sound card because I tried placing them on the integrated audio, which sounded exactly the same (excluding the lack of surround sound support).In a nut shell, these speakers suck. Cambridge SoundWorks SW-310s blow them away in terms of quality, especially at a normal listening level. In fact, the SW-310s sounded very close to the MDR-V700 Headphones. This is quite surprising to me since the SW-310s only cost $60 when I bought them OVER THREE YEARS AGO. Granted they are only stereo (2.1), but they still sound better.
Bought and paid extra for this battery because it had a 3 year warranty. However, if you make a warranty claim after 90 days they make you pay $7.50 for shipping so you know you're paying for the replacement. The battery did last for about 18 months but so too did the batteries I bought elsewhere for $7.00. It's a shame they can't be honest up front and tell you this.
This product is a standard 4 port hub, and it worked very well for me... and then it just stopped. Didn't touch it, didn't mess with it, and one day the top 2 ports stopped working. I was interested to see that others had experienced the same thing so I had to ad my own experience. I had this thing for about a year. But a device with no moving parts and no frequent plugging & unplugging of the ports not be failing. Be warned. If I thought my case was unique, I would not have submitted this review. I add my story to those already posted.
it stopped working after 2 days. it seemed like a great prouduct for me so i ordered it. looked good and sturdy. worked well out of package but 2 days later it didnt work again. dissapointed
I had to return item because it did not have the chip with in a chip that would fit my GPS. I had brought a language guide about a year ago for my other and same type of GPS which came with the dual chip. I was disappointed and returned item, but have not seen a credit to my account. I would still like to get this Language Guide, but am not sure before purchasing that it has the dual chip. Do you have any idea's??
It's just a UV filter - a piece of transparent glass, right? And Tiffen is a manufacturer of photographic equipment, so how bad could it be? Well, the price is low, and it probably is for a reason. You get what you pay for.No anti-reflective coating means you can see yourself in the lens, and when taking pictures against sunlight, you get fairly nasty lens flare. If that's what you're into, this is a great filter. But if you want a simple extra-layer to protect your valuable lens, but don't want any quality changes, Do not get this filter.I used original Nikon so far, and I do regret having tried to save some money by going with Tiffen.Same happened to the 52mm I bough - I guess it is a manufacturer issue.
I purchased this microsystem because previous versions received "best bang for buck" ratings on several sites. The audio quality is exactly as described on reviews of previous versions of the unit, eg mcm235 and mcm275. Above volume level 16 the CD player will skip. This happens on new, unscratched media when the unit is resting on the floor, table, granite counter, and supported by arm. The connectivity feature that allows you to connect an external mp3 device via USB cable is very disappointing. I was only able to play the first track on either of my three devices that I tried with the mcm276: Ipod Mini, Ipod Shuffle, and Creative Zen Nano. All of the tracks on each device were .mp3 format and did not have any DRM associated with them. Only the first track on each device would play. Attempting to skip to other tracks would cause the machine to "freeze". There is no information, solution, or acknowledgment of this problem on the Philips website though it has been described in other reviews for the mcm275 machine. Planning to return the machine as soon as possible. If you get your machine to play as the literature describes please post your experience.
I bought two of these and both died withing four years. I would rate this less than 1-start, although, i have no choice.
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!
I bought this item in December 2009 and held off on reviewing so that I could have time to learn the software. After purchasing Greeting Card Factory Deluxe 8.0 I expected that this software would have been on par with capabilities, but not so. For me, a beginner, the editing functions were extremely limited. There are no undo/redo tabs, and once a picture is inserted (imported), the options for manipulating the picture/photo seems non-existent. For example, it's not possible to resize/extend the side of an inserted picture without resizing the entire picture. Being that this software and Greeting Card Factory are from the same company, I expected that it would have allowed for the importation of documents from Greeting Card Factory 8.0, and T-Shirt Factory Deluxe 3.0, but it does NOT. I found that annoying since much of what I do depend upon the latter software - a software that I am really impressed with. One would think that someone in the company would have recognized the importance and value of allowing each of these software to be compatible with each other, thereby increasing sales probability. But apparently NOT. For these reasons I'm NOT impressed with this software, and as a direct result I now need to spend more money to purchase a better software for business card productions.
I purchased this hub because it appeared to provide powered ports which I required to avoid the low power warning I would get when plugging a Verbatim 2Gb flash drive, and a Sandisk multicard reader into the unpowered keyboard port on my iMac running Panther (they ran fine when plugged into the mac's rear powered ports.) I needed the extra capacity to accommodate a printer and scanner as well as the flash drive and card reader. Unfortunately, in spite of having a power supply, neither the flash drive nor the card reader would work when plugged into the D-link hub, both giving the low power warning . There are numerous other complaints of this exact problem with this product. I suggest you shop for a different product.Additionally, on two calls to the D-link tech support, I was disconnected in the middle of the call after providing the "tech" with copious amounts of tracking data, but having no opportunity to state my problem. With support this bad, I would not consider any D-link product in the future.
When we first bought this television we were absolutely in love with it. However, around the time our set turned 18 months old, the television had to be turned on for 10-15 minutes before the picture would appear. I called Sony who said they could not help me since my warranty was only good for a year. The burden of repair, they said, was completely my own. I decided to "live with it," and simply turn the television on 10-15 minutes before I wanted to watch anything.However, now the picture is gone for close to an hour. I called Sony again, but apparently the burden is still completely mine to pay for repairs. Yes, I realize that my television is older than the one-year warranty, but I've researched this model online and apparently several others are having the same problem.I can't wait until Monday when I find out how much it will cost me to fix this problem.Again, it's a great television if/when it works, but I'm seriously reconsidering ever buying a Sony again if they only stand behind their products for 12 months.
And it costs 3 times more. Lesson learned. Dont be fooled by silver, its just silver dye.
Ordered 3 cables (toslink, DVI-HDMI, HDMI 1.3) - the HDMI 1.3 carried no signal. Requested a replacement and awaiting its triumphant return!
All,This item won't fit in a lot of USB ports (to big). The product died on me after a month and I sent it back to Lexar.Don't use the software that comes with it, it's buggy and won't let you disconnect the drive without telling you that it's in use, which it isn't. Delete the software on the drive and have Windows Format it as NTFS. Come on Lexar, how many people are still using the FAT system?. Plus it's supposed to be plug and play, not plug and pray, so for get the non-functional sofware.If you partition the drive into a secure area you can't defrag that section without re-formatting all the drive and wiping your data. The product worked long enough for me to throw away my receipt. I read on-line, other people have the same issues. Lexar replaced the drive, but kept my manual and product information and sent me a replacement in an envelope.Stay away from this product, it's bad./Brian
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.
The cartridge leaks and doesn't give me clean copies. It leaves a band of ink spots on both sides of the page. The low toner light is back on after only a few weeks of use when cartridges in the past lasted at least a year. It is not only a mess, but a terrible inconvenience. I have no backup at this point and haven't had time to seek a solution.
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.
I purchased this item for my young adult daughter as a Christmas gift. She lost her Super NES power cord on a move out of state. When I originally purchased this item, the product listing described it as a "SNES AC Adapter". What we received was an RF Adapter. The picture even showes it as a wall plug, but there is no wall plug on what I ordered. I did notice that the description of this product listing as since been updated, but now I am stuck with this because the only option on returns is "replacement only". I really don't need another wrong cable. I just wanted a wall plug for my daughter to be able to play here SNES. She's really homesick because she can't come home this Christmas.
Okay, I bought this camera 1.5 weeks ago. Received a defective SD110 that had a stuck pixel that showed up on LCD and all photos. Was sent a replacement very quickly, got it - worked for 10 minutes and then completely died. Won't even turn on, lense is stuck in open position. Tried different batteries, everything, it's just plain dead.[...]
I got this dvd player for x-mas and couldn't wait to get it hooked up to my home theater system, and tv. After it was all hooked up i slipped in a band new dvd....it was all good up until about 2 minutes in when the dvd player just froze leaving me with nothing to do but pull the plug. I thought it might just be dirt so i cleaned the dvd player &amp; dvd and it did the same thing again. I tried every other dvd i own and it just doesn't work. It also WON'T play mp3 cds, cdr's, cdrw's, dvd, or cd's. Stay away from this player. I learned my lesson.
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!
I am a teacher and need to sharpen a few hundred pencils every month. The Xacto is supposed to be able to do this. I don't even let my students sharpen pencils anymore. I bring pencils home every week and sharpen them myself to make my sharpener last. After 2 months, this Xacto started sharpening unevenly regardless of the quality of pencil and then it started squealing and wouldn't sharpen very well. I bought this in Sept and by Dec it has totally stopped working. Warranty expired. Xacto in the trash. I'm better off getting the $18 sharpener at Sam's that lasts half a year. I paid $59 for the Xacto! They don't make an electric sharpener that will stand up to classroom use. I've tried them all now.
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.
iPod was sold as good condition, however it is not usable since the battery is dead.
These drives are a total waste of you money, run as fast as you can from them. Mine went out in the GARBAGE!
Be aware that you are buying the very most basic of players. This DVD/CD player is called a "changer", but it will not automatically advance to the next disc. It's really just a storage device for multiple discs. It stops when it reaches the end of a disc.....for example, there is no way to have continuous play of CD music. It must be manually advanced to the next disc. Also, for music CDs the "repeat" feature only repeats one song.....no option to repeat an entire CD of music.From my perspective, I was embarrassed to give this as a gift.....
I am the first to say that the expensive HDMI cables being pushed by the typical electronics store are NOT worth it. There is no need to pay $30 and up for an HDMI cable. HOWEVER, I must admit that in this case, there is a noticeable deficiency in performance with this cable. I hooked up my PS3 to my new Samsung 50" plasma, and got a decent picture during gameplay, but there are specific "glitches" in the video performance. For example, on the game loading screens in Mortal Kombat, the loading bar appears as multicolored interference instead of a smooth white bar. I tried hooking the PS3 up to my OTHER 50" Samsung, and the menu screens have white "snow" all over the screen. Then I tried my Apple TV with this cable, and got no picture at all. I tested this will ALL 4 HDMI inputs on the TV and got the same result, even though they work fine with other sources using other HDMI cables. SO, this was a three dollar mistake - not a big deal. If you're like me, you get excited to set up your new components or systems and plan on getting started when your cables arrive in the mail. You will be disappointed if you count on this cable. I guess the best "mid-price" cable I have found is the Belkin HDMI cable that the Apple store sells for twenty bucks.
Pros:Web based setupCustomizableCons:Poor keypad designPoor keypad tactileReliabilty (lack of)Battery lifeReview:Was very easy to setup online (except for a test drive issue which was annoying). Also had an issue with "Replace Battery" on the display, and the unit was inoperable until I pulled and replace the supplied batteries five times. Not sure what was going on here. Operated fine after that.But...I can't honestly believe anyone at Logitech spent any time actually using this remote and thought the keypad layout and design were worthy of a $100 plus remote. I would rather use all my existing remotes than have to suffer with using the H688Bottom line: Sent it back after two days.
Had to enter 1 star for site to accept my Review. Put this cooler to work as soon as I received it. Seemed to work fine the first couple of hours, but then it just konked out. Returned it immediately.
Well, I bought this camera from another store locally to use on a trip to Europe. I should have bought their ridiculous warrantee, though :(. Two days into the trip, it stopped working. I tried cleaning battery leads, the flash leads, the lens leads - EVERYTHING. Still, no worky! Then a couple days later it decided to work again. Came home from the trip - has worked fine for 6 months... then this past week I tried to get a picture of my son and daughter with Santa - the camera decided it was a good time to stop working again!! I bought a new battery from Amazon - I mean, it HAS to be the battery, right? NOPE. Charged the battery, took a couple pictures - all is good, right? WRONG. Went to turn it on this morning and have the same issue - says to recharge the battery and shuts down as soon as I turn it on :(.Now what am I supposed to take Christmas pictures with? And I am sure Canon CS will just send me back the same lemon after I send it in to them :(. I can always hope that they don't, because I do not believe this is a fixable issue... This camera was to expensive for this problem to happen.
I bought this Sony radio for use in my garage. It worked about 9 months and the CD changer locked up and would trip it's internal breaker. I sent it back to Sony (at my expense) and they "fixed" it.It stayed "fixed" for about 6 months and then broke again exactly the same way as the first time.I sent Sony a letter (snail mail) describing my problem. Sony did not even reply.I was a very loyal Sony consumer. Practically every electronic device in my home is Sony (TV's, VCR's, Saletlite Dish, Cameras......you name it). I got such lousy service from Sony with this product, that I doubt I will ever buy another thing from Sony.Pass it up, it's junk.
I ordered from Mac_Pro_Online and did not get the USB cable. It wasn't even a genuine Apple. I returned it for a refund (still waiting) and ordered the real thing directly from Apple. The genuine Apple charger is an updated model, so I can't comment on this one. Just be careful if you don't order from Amazon because outside sellers think it's okay to sell something other than what's described just by putting a "comment" (which can't even be seen if you order from the featured seller).
After about a week, the product failed. There is a red light which comes on when charging. Tech support cannot define problem, and suggest return for an exchange. Therefore the product has to be returned. Rather than ship a new product, whereupon I would then use the existing shipping carton for the return of the defective product, Logitech has chosen not to support this method (different than most of the industry). Instead, I have to find a box, return the product AT MY EXPENSE, then they will ship a new unit. I have no plans on ever purchasing another Logitech product again, given this horrible defective product return policy.
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.
I have now owned 3 pairs of these headphones (and a fourth over the ear version). This will be my last pair.Both of the previous pairs broke apart at the ear bud. The wire disconnects from the transducer and they become worthless. I switched to the Sony MDR-EX81LP Bud-Style (hangs over the ear) Stereo Earphones to try and eliminate this problem.Now the earphone shocks my ear while running. I am worried that it will damage my hearing.I have slowly eliminated all the user-related variable to failure and determined that Sony produces cheap headphones that are UNSAFE and will fall apart. I can say this with confidence because I have purchased 4 pair total over the last 3 years.
This could potentially work for small envelopes, but for 8.5 x 11 sheets it is way too small. Manila folders flop over. Seems well constructed and pretty sturdy, though.
Like many of these reviewers, I too liked the sound and the fit but the casing started to pull away from the wiring. I thought I had accidentally cut the cord but it started coming apart in several locations. Once I saw other reviewers with the same issue, it has come to my attention that these aren't as rugged as they claim.
I have had two of these scanners in 14 months. The first one started showing blue streaks after 8 months and Canon did an outstanding job of overnighting a new scanner to me (under warranty = no cost to me). I just packed up the old one and sent it back with a prepaid label, so it didn't cost me a penny! The second scanner lasted 6 months before showing yellow streaks in the scan that couldn't be calibrated out. It is out of warranty and Canon will only give me a 10% discount on a new scanner only if purchased at their online store (so even with the discount and free overnight shipping, the bottom line cost is actually higher than if purchased at Amazon.com).As far as the scanner, I could not be happier with the scanner's ability to scan 35mm slides. Granted, you have to wait awhile, as scanning a batch of 4 slides at the high quality automatic setting at 2400dpi takes about 1 hour. The results are superb and well worth the wait. The automatic settings have trouble with slides with a lot of white (e.g. your slides of Israel) and your scan will end up with details completely washed out, even though the preview looks OK. I spent a few hours playing around with manual settings and now have a "preset" I load up before scanning these types of slides.What can I say - the scanner produces great scans. It just doesn't hold up to moderate usage, so I don't recommend it.
The quality is great for the price, but it is hardly 6 feet long, more like 4. Very disappointed with the length.
I bought this product in order to get still pictures from my Sony digital camcorder onto my iMac because the Sony version was hard to get. I also have a Windows 2000 machine on which it worked okay (requires drivers loaded from CD-Rom). On the iMac though it is definitely not plug and play, it often fails to be recognized and the Mac extensions conflict with other USB devices such as my Iomega Zip drive. When working, it presents itself as a desktop folder on the Mac or a drive on a PC. On the Mac it sometimes does not appear or does not display new files. 2nd level Tech Support said I must trash the folder before removing the stick, and must powerdown the machine before unplugging the USB cable, but instructions don't mention this anywhere. Even then I still get fatal Mac errors if my Zip drive is plugged in on restart. All in all, a frustrating product to use, although I've no idea if the Sony version is any better.
I would give it five stars for the features if I hadn't many bad experiences with the Rinos 530.I had 2 units of the previous model, the 530 (not HCx). Both of them had problems. Radios stopped functionning, the GPS stopped functionning. Had them for 3 hunting season and I couldn't use them on any of the 3 seasons as there was always one unit non-functionning. Garmin replaced them without question, I can give them that. But shipping charges to send them is always at your charge, so I spent near $200 so far to ship them back faulty units.Last year one of my units was broken (again)the gps stopped functionning. Garmin replaced it without question, as previous experiences. But the unit they sent me back, the radio wasn't funtionning. They sent me a unit that didn't work!! I again had to send it back and mentionned I had a hunting trip coming and requested a functionning unit to be sent overnight. They answered the best they could make was second day air. They used a cheap carrier that took a week to handle it to USPS, so second day air turned out to take 10 days and it's been close to be season #4 without a functionning GPS.I now bought the 530HCx as I like the features of the Rino. I'm hoping the HCx is an improvment on quality. It is the last chance I give Garmin. Past experience taught me you can't rely on the Rino. Make sure you bring a good old compass as well. (Garmin should include one with the Rino...
I can confirm Mr Zinser's review. I have a Dell 23" LCD TV that weighs 23 pounds. The Omnimount documentation specifies that the mount works for this TV. But the TV immediately tilts all the way down. Omnimount had me tighten a few screws, which you could feel tighten the mechanism but not enough to support the TV. I would guess that Omnimount does not test all of the TVs that they claim work, but rather do it based on weight. It's probably the distribution of weight that causes the problem rather than the gross weight. I would recommend looking at other suppliers, or at least make sure that you can return the product.
Anything that uses an electronic ballast (light the compact fluorescent lights - CFLs) will not work with this device. That's because the device looks at the peak current to figure out the watts. For example, a CFL that actually uses 13 or 14 watts will erroneously show up as using 65 watts. That's because the crappy meter sees a maximum of 0.5 amps of current, but most of the time the CFL is drawing much less current. This device only refreshes about twice a second and cannot see a current that is pulsed faster than that. It will work fine for anything that uses a constant level of current, like a fan, toaster, etc. Also keep in mind that the packaging itself says it is only accurate from 125 - 1875 watts. That means anything using less that 125 watts might not show up very accurate. There are much better devices out there, like the Kill-a-Watt.
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.
I bought this hoping it would work well with a new Intel VIIV certified media computer. Unfortunately, it does not work well. I had hoped it would integrate with the media center software, but it does not. It cannot access programs on the computer as easily as an xbox 360 which can also be used as a media center extender. While it is great for music, it freezes occasionally while watching video. I could not get it to play video reliably wirelessly with the wireless access point right next to it. Also with a LAN line it also would freeze up on video. I just changed the ethernet cable from CAT 5 to CAT 6 cable and the video has now been playing fine, at least for the moment. The device still does freeze for no reason when using the remote control and the fast forward buttons do not work on the remote. I would steer clear of this product for the moment. My xbox 360 works incredibly well as a media extender, but unfortunately it is a very noisy solution.
Whatever material or coating this is made from is softer than warm plexiglass.I've used this filter for about two weeks now. It certainly did a fine job protecting my lens from dust and such (like any filter would). However, when I was cleaning it I couldn't get a piece of lint off the glass. I VERY gently tried to remove the lint with my finger and my fingernail scratched the glass...Are you kidding?This filter is marketed as a lens-protector. You'd think it could stand up to more than a fingernail without being permanently damaged. This is like buying a pair of gloves and having them fall apart the first time you use them.At $15, at least this was a cheap mistake.
Very disappointed with this item. It doesn't hold a charge for more than 2 hours at a time. Once plugged in and charging, it gets unbelievably hot - my toddler picked it up and dropped it while hugging his hands to his body like he burned himself. I thought he must have overreacted when feeling the warmth... but then *I* picked it up and thought - wow! something is wrong here! It would have burned his sensitive skin if he happened to have been watching it when propped on his belly/knees like usual - if he had sone so while plugged in. VERY disappointed. Would have requested a refund from Amazon, but in the Xmas rush we tossed the box, don't have anything but the unit and accessories anymore. Will be contacting the company. - Mom to John, age 4
Bought these thinking they would be better for audio CD's. Should have read the reviews first. So far wasted up 5 of the 25. May try them for data CD's to get some of my money back.Avoid these unless you have a stand-alone recorder.
After about a year and just out of warranty I've also had problems with the laser pickup.The unit no longer plays any of my CDs, after reading the other reviews I'm expecting the DVD laser to quit soon.Excellent sound and picture...... while it lasted. Wouldn't touch another Pioneer product unless they were giving them away.
I am very disappointed with the product manufacturing quality as well as Apple's customer service for iPOD MINI. I purchased the MINI less than 3 months ago. Whithin three months, the central area of the LCD blacked out. When product was returned to Apple for service, Apple insisted customer cracked the LCD, and refused to service the product that carries 1 year warranty. The unit wasn't ever dropped on the floor, or compressed in unusual manner, but Apple described the issue as "abusive use". To me, it is a toal rip-off for a product short-lived within 3 months. An expensive product with sleek look, but poor manufacturing quality. Apple's "customer relationship" department worths visting, when you want all the BS, and excuses to shut you off. I hope there is good product out there to replace it soon.
I purchased a complete set of 4 toner cartridges for my HP 2600N Color Laser Printer. Looking around at several stores, the Laserjet 1600 was available for less than the cost of a set of catriges. The 2600N Could be purchased for about the same price. I checked with the vendors and both printers ship with FULL CAPACITY toner cartridges, not starter cartridges.I realize this is how HP makes a ton of profits, but it's time to reprice the toner cartriges to a realistic level. Are these HP printer becoming disposable items....Enough said!
I have 2 of these. One is 6 months old and ok, but the other one just popped and fried within 5 months. I was lucky that it didn't hurt anything else. I don't think I'll get another.
I really didn't need a fancy turntable, but I at least wanted one that you could replace the cartridge with a decent one. There is no way to add your own cartridge or adjust the weight on the tone arm (the weight seemed too much to me - I prefer 1.5 grams or so. And you had to assemble the platter - and attach the tiny rubber band that drives the platter. Just looking at that little rubber band told me I needed a turntable that will last a few years. I guess I was expecting too much for an $80 turntable. I had to send it back and get that $200 audio technica direct-drive manual turntable. I don't really like manual turntables, but at least I can add my own needle and make minor adjustments.
Cross sectional area of actual wire (without insulation) is comparable to 14 AWG. This is aluminum, or whatever cheap metal compound, coated with copper (ie. less conductive). A lot of people complained about the length, which Im not going to both with, but more importantly is that this product is 10 Chinese gauge. The label specifically states 10 gauge, not 10 AWG.I have a 12 AWG and 16 AWG, this wire definitely falls right in the middle at 14AWG. The clear plastic insulation is generous which helps in deceiving the average user in thinking there is a proper amount of wire.As most know, the United States has standardize wire thickness ratings by using American wire gauge (AWG), also known as the Brown & Sharpe wire gauge, is a standardized wire gauge system used since 1857 predominantly in the United States and Canada for the diameters of round, solid, nonferrous, electrically conducting wire. The cross-sectional area of each gauge is an important factor for determining its current-carrying capacity.Already processed a return for this crap.
USB did not work, it was not a recognizable USB. The seller gave me a credit on my account & did not require me to return item, so I threw it away.
I agree with several of the problems listed ahead of mine. I was unable to successfully use this product. I have error after error and it shuts down in the middle of a project most of the time. I connected with their 'support' team several times and followed their instructions. I have replaced several components as they had suggested to find that none of it mattered. Just save your money. Don't go with Pinnacle products.
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 received this DVD/VCR player as a gift less than 6 months ago. In that time, we've had trouble with the remote (certain buttons just stopped working) and with the DVD laser. When I called for warranty service on both problems, I was given the run-around. It took over a month before I received a replacement remote control (which, thankfully, came at no charge and was covered by warranty). In addition, the DVD player, after getting progressively worse, now no longer plays DVD's. When I called the company, what advice did I get? &quot;Well, have you tried unplugging the unit and plugging it back in?&quot; Needless to say, that quick fix wasn't a success. Now I'm stuck with the option of paying $50-60 to get the DVD player repaired (parts are covered for 1 year, but labor for only 90 days) or just scrapping this piece of junk and starting over. The only redeeming quality is the VCR--so far we've had no problems (though after reading other reviews, I'm almost afraid to put any more tapes in the slot).
These headphones have pretty good sound, but as another reviewer mentioned, the fit was really bad. The hard plastic pressed into my temples, holding the actual HEADPHONES away from my ears. And I have a pretty large head, so I don't think that's the problem--I think they're just badly designed.
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.
Worked well for nearly three years, but started churning out blank pages even with brand new and full ink cartridges.While it was working, we subjected the printer to light use. Given widely reported similar problems, I decided to junk the CX5400 and get a new [Canon] printer.This is not intended as a blanket condemnation of Epson. The CX5400 is worth avoiding, however.
It easily gets tangles up around the wind up mechanism. You can untangle it (it only looks impossible), but it takes care and patience. After I got this, the input plug on my Sony headphones failed. I suspect the cable jack is too long and pushed through, breaking the internal stop.
When working, this is a sweet little laptop for the money. Mine will reboot itself on startup repeatedly until it warms up. 4, 5, 6 reboots before it will load windows. Sony support sent the laptop back unfixed. On hold now for 45min. Guess i'm the only one with a lemon though. Fast enough, small, cheap and nice looking. I agree, it has waaaaaay to much crap software. Linux works well, all hardware recognized.
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.
I received a Nikon L11 for Christmas 2007.Woo! I was psyched!Within a month the camera developed a problem: It would no longer take pictures, allow me to delete pictures, or power-down when the on/off button was tapped.Grrr....The camera sat in my desk.Finally, around November, I contacted Nikon and sent the camera in for repair. They returned it to me in a couple of weeks and the few test pictures I took indicated that it was again working.Today, after taking six pictures on the repaired camera, it again froze after taking two pictures.I've contacted Nikon for advice as what to do with this now out-of-warranty camera.If you need a paperweight, this is the camera for you.
Ordered 3 of these. Static from all of them when used with Apple TV. Should be avoided. Amazon basics are a better option.
This thing sucks! I used it for a few years until one day the combination changed. I wish I'd read the reviews on here before I purchased this piece of crap. Like someone else I just banged the crap out of it until it broke. thankfully Dell makes such a good computer that a few bangs did no damage. I HATE YOU TARGUS!
Spotty performance for this budget cable. I received a black one and it's done everything from charge my iPad mini, to say "not compatible with this accessory", only to work again after re-plugging it in. It has also shown the fully-charged icon even though the battery level was at 60%, but then it continued to charge after powering the iPad on/off. Definitely a back-up cable at best, this one will be staying at home because it's not reliable enough.
Product sucks. Didn't work correctly from the minute I plugged it in. It's worth the money to spend 25 bucks on one that will work.
This was a colossal waste of money - thoroughly unusable! I bought this cable hopeful that it would give service but even by applying what I considered to be excessive force, these cables could not fit into the terminals on the blu ray dvd player.Do not buy!!!
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!
Recently bought a brand new Sony VAIO VGC-RA828G. Has never worked. Sony has replaced the memory and motherboard. Just completed a full recovery and now hard drive is bad. Sony has me shipping it back to them even though I've had an onsite technician here three times. Sony refuses to give me my money back or new machine. The best I can hope for now is a rebuilt lemon. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Buy a Dell
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 am so sorry I selected this camera. There is a huge flaw: the lens does not open all the way. So many photos lost. It wasn't just in mine. Others i know who have the same camera had the same exact problem. I will probably never by Canon again.
After a couple of days the cartridge stopped working. I'm going to order an official one from Samsung. This is the second time that a "compatible" toner cartridge failed. Thank goodness for Amazon's great return policy.
The "Will This Work with Your Printer" tool told me that this cartridge would work in my Canon BJC-2110 printer. I purchased it (actually from somewhere else), and it does not fit--it is not the same as the BCI-21 black cartridge. I just wanted to let others who might have the older BJC-2100 series printers know this information.
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.
Simply put, this DVD/VCR combo is very difficult to use even for a fairly savy person like myself. Without the manual you are lost, and the most annoying thing about this model is the very noisy fan that runs incessantly even when the machine is off! I had to put it on a AC socket on/off switch.
I purchased this product for use treking. The gps unit using the built in antenna will not pickup more than 1 satellite . This does not give a fix. The unit is not usable using the built in antenna. If I connect the external with the 8 foot cord the unit works good (tracks 5 or more satellites and gives a very good fix. (22 feet cep) I can use the device if I velcro the antenna to the top of my hat but then I have an 8 foot cord dangling. Ambicom tech support suggests laying the Pocket-pc with the gps unit on the ground and waiting 2 minutes. Results no better.
This extensions destroys your xbox 360! Yeah! It gave me 2 red lights on my 360. 2 red lights means your 360 is ef'd up because it is a serious hardware failure indicator. Also, I passed my 1 year warranty so microsoft wouldn't fix it unless i gave them 99 dollars. the reason why i gave it a 2 star and not a 1 star is because it actually looks nice while the light is on and it holds your 360 up for you. I'm going to put a video review up if I can. is it worth 20 dollars? no... 10?... yes
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.
I bought this unit for my girlfriend's Bday and thought I made a really good buy after I set it up. Sound was good. AM/FM reception was poor but acceptable. Receiver did a good job separating DVD audio signals.BUT, after playing 3 DVDs we started getting the BLUE screen of death. I rebooted the system and tried resetting the NTSC/PAL/Multi encoding, but that did not solve the problem.The unit is being returned tomorrow and I am not sure if I will ask for an exchange or refund after this embarrasing situation.Their Toll Free help line is only active during business days, their website is under construction and the manual is written in broken English. OK, just decided to get a refund, not an exchange.Good luck to the rest of you that bought this item.
please so not buy, i highly reccomend you dont, klipsch has the worst service i have ever seen, i redeived defective speakers that didnt work and klipsch refuses to exchange, repair, or even talk to me like a human being for that matter. thankyou very much, and please do not repeat my mistake, im out 150 dollars and every day i look at those damaged speakers it ruins my day, thankyou for your time and please dont repeat my error, or if you really do buy one i hope for your sake nothing is wrong with it, otherwise klipsch will screw you over.
Everything is nice with mouse except of the force that you need to apply to press a middle button (the wheel). With CAD (Pro/Engineer) you work with MMB most of the time. Logitech's mouse is not designed to allow frequent work with middle button. Too bad.
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.
1) Battery life is awful. Can barely watch one movie before it dies.2) Volume is awful. Turned all the way up, volume is much less than satisfactory. I called Archos and the representative acknowledged it as a problem. He stated that it was intentionally done to "save our customers ears."
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!
Here are the pros of the iPod integration: Charges the iPod while I drive so it is always fully charged, the sound quality is great (much better than with the FM transmitters), and finally it keeps the iPod out of sight. Cons of Alpines iPod integration: THE INTERFACE SUCKS, THE INTERFACE SUCKS, THE INTERFACE SUCKS. Let me explain, the iPod is wonderful because it is so easy to use, however when ever you connect the iPod to the Alpine deck it blocks out the iPod controls so it can only be controlled from the stereo deck. This wouldn't be so bad except that the deck does a horrible job of controlling the iPod for two reasons, first because there is a huge lag time when browsing through songs, playlists, or artists. And secondly because the interface is so complicated to use, you have to understand that for me to have to read a manual for a piece of electroincs in pretty rare but for this thing I keep the manual in the glove box because it is so hard to use I have to read up on it every time I want to use it. Just browsing for a song can take as many as 6 button presses (which all have to be in correct order). I hear a second generation interface will soon be out, and I would suggest holding out for that.
Seems to be nice, but is smaller than what seems. The camera hardly fits in it. Gonna change it soon for another, maybe a Lowepro, that I hade one before
I recently purchased Envision 15&quot; LCD Flat panel. Big dissappointment! The back light of this monitor was completely off. On the top the screen was very dark and on the buttom too bright. There is no way to adjust the back light to evenly illuminate the screen. Sent it right back!WHAT YOU PAY IS WHAT YOU GET.
This router would broadcast but would never connect to the internet. D-Link was no help and had Amazon send a second one which also didn't work. Luckily Amazon helped out with an upgrade to a Linksys which has worked since day one!
The pricing, dimensions, and weight make absolutely no sense. The seller is paying no attention to his business, and buyers should look elsewhere.
I invested more than $12 in this head cleaner(including shipping charges and WA sales tax), thinking that a good cleaning might add some time to my VCR's lifespan. Instead, the product MAJORLY messed it up. The picture, which was not bad to begin with, will darken gradually to black. This can be temporarily remedied by smacking the VCR; but, that means stopping the tape and getting up several times during a movie to deal with it.
The title pretty much says it. I didn't move it around it all. All I did was plug it in and out about once a day. Such lack of durability is not acceptable regardless of cost.
I first have to say that I bought a new laptop from HP, and it has a place for a camera, but I didn't make sure it came with one, (I honestly didn't realize they made new full size laptops without them these days) so I bought this and it is not compatible with the very computer it is reccommended for. It doesn't work, and if you can find any computer it works with, you are going to get a blurry image.
I bought this camera and was extremely disappointed because the picture was blurry and could no way be fixed. I think they have problems with the focal point setting on this camera. So I returned it.I exchanged it for the much more cheaper Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX. Once you check the advanced image enhancement settings for the C-STX to low light boost and color boost, the C-STX is one of the best cameras on the market. The Quickcam Fusion cam software did not have these options.
The Podwave, at first glance, looks like it would provide useful sound when connected to the iPod (or other portable audio devices, for that matter). The size is good, it weighs very little, and is easy to use. Unfortunately, the sound quality and volume is *very* lacking. I even tried ramping up the level of the signal feeding into the Podwave with a portable "Boosteroo" pre-amp, and that didn't much improve matters (using an iPod Nano as the signal source). I think that with better components (slightly larger speakers, better amp, and a short extension cable) the Podwave would be useful. As it stands, it's more of a "better than nothing" gadget. If you need high quality and portability, take a look at the JBL OnTour (larger, but much more capable) which is only $70-something if you shop frugally.
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.
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.
not easy to navigate.can't choose a song.basic.
It will run and print but nearly all of the other features are for WinDoze only.
When is a bargain not a bargain? When it only lasts 6 months.Ok, you need a battery grip if you have the XT. No question. And this one is much cheaper than Canon's BG-E3, it's comfortable, and really seems quite good.BUT - I had one for 6 months, and despite light usage of the camera, one of the clips that holds the battery tray into the base broke. It broke right across the screw threads that hold the clip together, so clearly a weak point in the plastic. This makes the battery grip useless. Utterly unusable, and you have to remove it and put back the old battery compartment cover to get your camera working again.Can I get hold of Opteka to resolve this? No I can't. The Sales team don't respond to me. Support have had a 'full mailbox' for the last 3 months now and can't accept any emails. There are no phone numbers listed. So my great bargain of a battery grip turns out to have given me 6 months of light use, and now I have to buy another one. Not such a good deal after all, is it?In summary - good product in theory, looks great, feels good, but seems to have a design flaw with a weakness in the plastic, and Opteka is entirely unreachable when you need support. I'm off to buy the Canon BG-E3, and I'll not be buying anything from Opteka again. Very disappointed.
I thought by the picture and the price that this was a tripod plus mount. Even the "bought with" don't show a tripod as bought with. I'm disappointed.
I was surprised by the low cost, but not surprised that it failed to work. I thought it was my Roku that wasn't working, but it turned out to be the new cable. Buy a better quality item at a slightly higher cost. This ended up in the trash.
We just wanted a cheap DVD player. We don't play bizarre regions or formats, just one that would play typical movies from netflix. We bought this one thinking it would fit the bill perfectly and would have progressive scan for when we upgraded to a better TV. We hooked it up and I found that on most DVDs for part of the time, the picture would skip and roll - almost like the vertical hold was off on an old TV. Now, our TV is older (maybe 7 years?) and doesn't have component video or S-Video, so we were using the older Yellow Red White Composite video input. Perhaps Philips didn't bother to test this well since most TVs now have S-Video? we don't know.I was pleased to find Philips had a support number and they were even open until 11pm, but when we called they had no idea what hte problem was, and offered us an exchange. Great we thought! Oh, but WE'D have to pay for the item to be shipped to them. EXCUSE ME? They sold us a defective unit and we have to pay to get a new one. I don't think so. We are returning hte unit through amazon (who rightly pays to have defective items shipped back to them) and we went to costco and bought a toshiba SD-K760 for the same price which works perfectly.
Really bad quality, you get blurry photos, I had to use my 100-400 canon without it to get nice sharpen photos.It looses the sharpen on the enter of the image.If the seller can return my money back, I want it back, too expensive for something that's useless
Beware - I ordered this battery thinking it was for the Lumix ZS1 and the one i received is for another Lumix model as well. I received model DMW-BCE10 and I believe my camera requires DMW-BCG10PP. Sent vendor an email asking about return and waiting to hear back still.
I knew the reviews before buying one...I enjoyed the huge memory space...It worked flawlessly, right up until suddenly it started making a bad noise. The only thing worse than losing an image, is losing hundreds of them. It worked for a little over a year, being used on a sporatic basis. I wouldn't recommend anyone buys them ever.
We purchased this for use at the office where it gets moderate daily use. Upon opening the package, there was toner dust everywhere. I spent most of the morning cleaning up toner.This in NOT a Dell brand toner. Staples now carries authentic Dell toner cartridges.Recommendation: Not worth the hassles... buy a Dell brand cartridge
I bought this Lite-ON 5005x DVD recorder that was second hand through Amazon. The sender or previous owner was helpful, however never discussed how the machine's door refuses to open regularly and during recording has a high pitched whistle that is annoying to say the least. This is the last product I will buy from Amazon that says "Used models from...$". I was robbed out of a hundred bucks buying someone's junk.
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.
This product is not advertised properly. My 14" laptop does not even come close to fitting inside. The interior dimensions are much smaller than advertised, so I had to return this purchase. Very inconventient.
Everything was great at first. Quick delivery but eventually the cartridge just blew up inside my printer. There was toner everywhere. I would not recommend this toner cartridge.
We ordered the PSC-50 case for our Cannon S330 and after receiving it, it did not fit. Be careful....
Computer did not survive one day with my 12 year old daughter without needing $700 in repairs. Design has some basic durability faults. Key board is wide open to liquids, dust, contaminates which could quickly destroy it. Plastic keyboard covers could cause overheating.
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.
THIS CARD IS A 2010 MODEL. DO NOT BUY BECAUSE FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE YOU CAN GET A 2012. DATES MAKE A LOT OF DIFFERENCE ON A GARMIN. SHAME THAT THEY DO NOT TELL YOU IN DESCRIPTION.
No complaints about picture quality, ease of use, or software. But one big disappointment...When I saw this camera had a built-in microphone I naturally assumed it was for voice annotation of pictures. It's not. Despite having a built-in mike and even having an icon on the display to represent a picture with an audio attachment, you cannot do voice annotation. The microphone is only for "movies" - low-resolution, 10-second, video clips. Something I don't think I will ever use.
This is a REPLACEMENT kit for digital innovations disc doctor series, which normally has a retail price of $10 - $12 @ the most $15 but not no almost $40 which ironically is close to the price of a new unit a complete rip off this item is. I suggest looking else where for this item as I am doing right now.
I love listening to my iPod on the treadmill at the gym, but, alas, have sweaty, sweaty ears that can't keep earbuds in them. The twist-to-fit design of the MX55's seemed like a good solution and I'm a huge fan of the Sennheiser brand. Unfortunately, I also have really small ears.When I wear these sitting in one place, it hurts like crazy after about 10 minutes. When I try to endure these while running, I do the whole twist-to-fit thing, and they start twisting back out once I get a good sweat going.Sound quality is not bad. You get what you pay for and a little extra.I had to give them 2 stars because they are too painful for me to wear and I'd feel bad giving them to someone else after having sweat all over them, so they're just collecting dust. The case is a nice plus, though. So shiny!Now, I am on the small side (5'3" female), but my ears are not freakishly small or anything. I use the CX-300s and use the smallest bud without problems. So, if you have small-ish ears, steer clear of these.
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.
A lot of the other reviewers have focused on the technical aspect on this dvd player. I personally don't have much technical experience (I never bothered educating myself on the different outputs or even what progressive scan meant) so this review isn't going to focus on those elements. All I can really discuss are the more obvious aspects of simple play and appearance.Appearance wise, this dvd player is quite attractive, setup was a snap, region coding wasn't an issue, and it played my divx recordings just fine. It has a very slim appearance and a conveniently sized display screen. When inactive, it even has a screensaver option. Not the colorful butterflies of some models, but I doubt anyone would let that be a deciding factor against it. The remote is small yet functional, but I didn't like how hard some of the buttons had to be depressed in order to activate. While this feature might be a good thing for those with children (who tend to slightly manhandle most buttons) I found it very inconvenient during late nights as I blearily tried switching it off.Performance wise, my biggest complaint was that it made way too much noise. I bought this to replace my whisper quiet Panasonic (which fell victim to the infamous H02 Error) so this really started to get irritating fast. Everytime it played, I would hear the disc spinning throughout the movie. Also, the forward and backward search (helpful for skipping through the numerous intros on boxed sets) were impossibly slow and jumped rather than played through those scenes. Which meant that you had to not only shuffle through disjointed images that looked more like a slideshow, but you could never pinpoint the location of where you wanted to stop. As soon as you hit the stop button, or smash as it was in my case since the keys were so darn unresponsive, you'd never end up where you wanted to. The result being that I've now memorized the theme songs to several of my favorite t.v. shows. And don't dare try playing around with controls while watching, either. I found that if I used the search or pause button more than a couple of times during the film, it would often simply shut off...so no easter egg hunts recommended. Then comes the cherry on top: it broke. I've had it for a little over one year and it broke yesterday. Good grief.
This only lasted about a month and then the 12v section fell apart! i have since tried to contact manufacture and they will not uphold warrenty. so it is in the DUMP..... DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY invest in something Better
I have owned this camera for roughly a year and it has not live up to it hip or price tage. For the most part it is poorly built.Mine lasted as long as it did because it rarely or never worked as it should have. Save yourself the time and money.Be warned !!!
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.
The picture quality of this webcam is best described as one you might expect from a low-end webcam you bought 2-3 years ago! Very disappointing and the extra features as a digital camera/video clip camera are only frills to hide this fact. With picture quality so bad, none of the extra features matter anyway.I absolutely would recommend buyers to look at other alternatives. If you receive this as a gift, see if you can return it to the store!!
On the positive side, it is an attractive unit.In the negative side, it will not directly record unless you use the "+" format. Unfortunately this is not compatible with many DVD players.In other words, buyer beware.
This camera is such a shame. It's one of the few (if not the only) cameras with 3 separate RCA jacks (for 1 video &amp; 2 audio channels), not the ridiculous &quot;mini-jack&quot; most consumer mini-DV cameras come with. Lots of manual controls. Bargain price.What is the shame? It eats tapes. The machine randomly stops, then displays a red X with the words &quot;eject cassette.&quot; Beware if you don't heed the warning. I didn't, and extracted mini-DV spaghetti from my camera. I rewound the tape manually, but now a spot is permanently marked on the tape. Every time I play that tape, the machine remembers to tell me to &quot;eject cassette&quot; at the same point on that cassette every time it plays.I tested with a new tape, different brands, etc., and sure enough, sooner or later, this problem re-surfaced on each test tape. If you got a rebate with your camera, this is where it's going.Unless you like to stop your tapes at random intervals and manually fast forward a few seconds of tape; or you plan to take advantage of the warranty and send in the camera for repair right when you get it... then get a different camera.Remember, though: you're getting a lot of camera for the price. You'll still get a great camera for a great price, after you send it in for warranty work.
This was a good unit for the first year after we bought it. I used it as a printer, scanner AND copier, and did quite nicely. But as soon as the warranty expired, the heads on the color cartridges clogged up and no amount of cleaning them could fix the problem. I spent quite a bit of money on all new cartridges, thinking that this might help. Nope. I just hate it when equipment implodes when the clock ticks one minute past warranty. The Epson people were helpful when I called them, but I still have to buy a new printer.
I kept this camera for a short month before it got stolen, but in that brief time i was somewhat unpleased. The hard drive part of the camera was good, it sorts out all the videos for you so you can (as what all the advertisements say) keep shooting. The video quality was horrendous, i shot a few short films indoors and i just could not set the lighting right. It came out all fuzzy and the colors were bleak. Poor battery,too. Definitely stay away if you're an independent filmmaker or care at least somewhat about video quality and if you edit video. The editing systems was awful with the way they expected you to use only their drag and drop (lame) software. And transfering video files to the computer was slow thanks to the USB 2.0 and no firewire. It is sleek and small and has a nice video light, but i would caution most consumers to stay away. If you still like what you see, spend the extra $100 or so and get the MG77.
In principle, this is a great product. It's small, expandable, and even has an FM tuner. Sounds like a great iPod nano killer. In principle.Alas, in reality, it does none of these things well, promising much more than it delivers. Well, it might actually deliver some of these. I can't tell.More often than not, the single AAA battery will run out after 3 or so hours and then the device will shut down. Sounds reasonable enough, until you replace the battery, turn it on, and are faced with an impenetrable "Internal Boot Error" and the device shuts down after considerable lag. Turn it on again, and you get the same error. Again and again.I was able to get it working again exactly once after one of these episodes when I plugged it into my computer for file transfer. Other times it just worked itself out on its own after many battery replacements.It's happened again, and this time it seems irrevocably broken. I'm scrambling to find my receipt for return, but it's likely lost and well outside the return period. Learn from my error and stay far, far away from this garbage!
The paper box this product is packaged in makes a better wireless access point.
Works good for a few months but they don't last 1 year. I've now gone through 2 of them. I give up. I will look for something else.
I bought this product around christmas from another seller and the first thing I noticed was that if there are two usb ports next to each other than its difficult to get another usb device plugged due to the bulk of this memory stick. Despite this, it worked fine for about 6 months, although with slow transfer rates, and then one day decided it didnt want to work anymore. I was led astray by the cheap price, but this is one of the instances where you are going to want to pay for quality.
I have used the DocuMate 152 scanner on some thousands of pages and the ADF pad has worn out. When I contacted our Office Supply store about this, they began to search for a replacement. After waiting some time, I called them back. They told me that none of their suppliers have a replacement ADF pad.I had no idea that it would be so expensive to use this scanner.
I bought this unit because it had all the features that I was looking for. However...it took five to ten minutes to find the GPS signal to start working, it gave confusing directions on the highway when I came to divided highways. The last time I used it, I waited 30 minutes as I was driving to a destination to finally start working, and then it just stopped working completely on our way home. Fortunately, it all happened within the 30 days return period and I sent it back. What good are all the features when the unit doesn't even work??
it looks nice in its retail packaging, and i own some other products such as two webcams, and mouse and others from logitech, so I bought myself this headphone. Its personal preference, but I do not like how it doesn't sit on the ear but instead your head is squeezed between it. it feels like it is going to fall when I wear it, so i can't imagine listening to my mp3 with this headphone on the bus or something. the changing the color plate does sound kind of cool though, but the around the head piece of plastic is not the comfortable. finally, yes it does look good, and works alright, but comfort wise, i'm gonna stick with my sony single U above my head type headphone that doesn't leave my ear hurting after just one song.
My camera has a place to put a strap but this strap has no way to strap to a camera. The description does say "most" cameras, so I guess I'm that exception.It looks like it would be comfy though and wouldn't break but I guess I'll never know.The bigger problem I have is to return it I would have to spend more in shipping than I what I paid for the item. Serves me right for breaking my rule: only purchase from amazon!
I was excited to find this product because it seemed like a great deal. However, I was disappointed to find out that the earbuds are way too large, so they fall out of my ears. I have to jam them in there, which is uncomfortable. Also, the sound isn't great--I have to turn the volume way up in order to hear at a normal level.
I would not recommend anyone waste your money on this product it doesn't work most of the time.
The first several reviews talk this dvd player up a lot. Sure, it is supposed to be durable, sturdy and well built. Yet when I rushed to plug in my new dvd player all I got was a scrabled menu and then blank lines on the display. The unit wouldn't stay powered on correctly, and the door for the cd player didn't even open. I also tried calling Konka customer support in a last ditch effort but all I could get was voice mail of random people at their office. VERY disappointing. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM IF YOU WANT A LOW COST DVD PLAYER....
Sorry to state, but the adapter did not work with my CREATIVE MP3. I was really looking forward in using the adapter as I am on the road all the time.
I linked my PS3 Bluetooth ear set to my PC, I bought this thinking i would have a range somewhere near 300 feet, Not even close once i leave the room (12x20) there is static in the ear piece. I would not recommend purchasing this item, look into other adapters, this one is garbage...
I understand that sometimes products benefit from computer connectivity, but even so 99% of tech gadgets work fine right out of the box (cameras, camcorders, phones, remotes, GPS, PDAs etc). This one requires to be plugged into a computer every time you need to make changes. Not only that, that computer has to be connected to the Internet. Not only that, the software has to look for updates every single effing time. If you click "Don't look for updates", the software will simply quit. Isn't that grand? Even constantly criticized, "evil"-dubbed Microsoft doesn't make software updates mandatory.If I paid full price for the little thing and am content with the way it works today, and don't wanna change the way it works (why because you never know when they will decide to make it worse, as often happens), why am I being forced to update the stupid software?I refuse to be a zombie and do whatever the computer tells me to do. Human being should always have an option to manually control gadgets.
broke on the third day sent back to sony haven't seen it since would look for somthing other then sony
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!
I bought the SL-S200 in august, and it has intermittently skipped since new, a friend who has the SL-S361C had the same problem, and someone else who has the SL-S361C reviewed it and said that his was constantly skipping after 1 week
I bought this for my wife as a Christmas stocking stuffer. The style and craftmanship was as expected. Loading the images was easy. The digital image I loaded was from a 8mp camera but the image displayed was around a 1mp and was very very washed out almost to the point of not being able to see the picture. It would not turn on unless I pluged it into a power outlet even after charging overnight. Overall a dont buy item.
I received this product last week and used it without the external microphone. I heard more of the &quot;machine noise&quot; than the conversation (during playback). I had the settings set specifically for my use, and the noise it made on playback was annoying.
I have owned two(2) pair of these EARS, and neither had any TONE CONTROL. The first pair also broke the STEM off at the receiver. I sent the second set back for a refund, only to find someone who can apparently hear, to tell me that there is nothing wrong with the tone control. Well, I'm the one who bought the Ears because of the Tone Adjustment, because I have the problem and you don't. You turn a knob and see meter movement and tell me. I'll tell you that your EARS don't have enough "TREBLE" and that is YOUR problem, in that fact that your EARS will not be bought by me again.Oh, I didn't send the first set back because of the same kind of a story I just got about the TONE CONTROL.LK
I have a friend who got the one with velcro straps that go around the lens and i actually think it is better as it allows for tighter protection. if you don't have a big lens, the pouch is a bit loose and sand/dust... could go in :-(
I bought this and it said may take up to 4 hours I've been waiting for 24 hours .You would be better off going to your local gamestop
Be careful this is for ONE connector only, not a bag of 10! Although the seller refunded my money, I still regard this as a trap.
The item I received isn't what was described. Item I purchased was supposed to be a white Jensen product that I reviewed on other websites ahead of time as being a great product. What I got was a black knock-off, no-name product that doesn't even work on one side. Didn't pay enough to deal with returning it. Just buyer beware that what you get isn't what you're purchasing.
Exactly 3 months two days ago of good use. Today however, only one side of the headphones work. It's the side with the cord extending from it. I would say that they are great headphones for the money... but being that they've only lasted 3 months, I cant honestly say that. I used them in my studio space at school and I'd occasionally take them out of town (rarely) but even when I do, they are loosely placed in my bags. I have definitely taken good care of them, I suppose there was just a loose or poor connection, maybe? Hopefully this is a rare occurrence if you've already purchased them.
I was using this and without any real difference the USB connection to the device DIED. Tried two different computers, battery remove and replace, etc. Seems Olympus is putting out crap nowadays. Technically the thing still works, but with a failed connection to the computer, it's useless to me. JUNK. I've seen a few one star reviews where the unit just died on them, or partially stopped working. That's usually static causing failures after a few months. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
I bought these to replace my Sony foldable headphones (MDR-A106) because the foam had completely fallen apart on my Sony pair. The sound with these headphones was absolutely terrible. No bass and it sounded like I was listening to my music in a tin can. So I took off the foam and put it around my Sonys right after and the Sony pair put these Maxwells to absolute shame. Don't buy this.
Shipping was fast but product isn't transparent enough. For diehard iPod lovers who actually want to watch stuff on their iPod, this product is not for you. But it will protect your ipod.
The main problem is the scroll wheel. Its operation is very 'iffy'. It will scroll sometimes, for a bit, then stop and sometimes even bounce the page (i.e. when scrolling down it will suddenly reverse direction for a second like a ball hitting the floor). Most frustrating, trying to get it to scroll for me. Other times it will not scroll at all, or stop scrolling for no apparent reason. It is driving me crazy! Also, the mouse click button is not smooth at all. Not natural feeling. Difficult. I bought this to replace a previous Targus, which worked fine. But this one really blows Worse mouse I've ever used.
This was the first Lexmark printer I ever bought...and my last.The setup process takes forever and makes you print a bunch of pages, which is a huge waste of ink! Also, the print quality is really poor and comes out fuzzy with horizontal lines. Not only that, it prints pink instead of black whenever it's low on ink.There are so many things wrong with this printer. I will never in my life buy anything from Lexmark ever again.
Windows 7 started popping up error messages the first time I copied data to this drive. SeaGate SeaTools tested it and determined it would die soon.If you are like me and count 1 star reviews to try to determine how likely the drive is to be a dud, here is one more to throw into the pile.
An inline volume control is a great idea - we've used Sony headphones in the past that offered this, but the headphone quality was poor. When I saw the Koss Volume control, I was happy I could get back the control, while still using my high quality 'phones.Unfortunately, the max volume with the Koss installed is diminished quite a bit. I'd say about 20% lower than regular headphones alone.Another issue is the small size of the slider - I find myself fumbling to find the slider and use it. Something with a bit more of a 'thumb switch' would be better. I understand you don't want something that can be easily bumped accidentally, but the tiny slider bar this unit currently has is just not adequate.Because there's no other options I've found for something like this, I'll stick with the Koss Volume control, but if there were other options, I'd jump in an instant!
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!
While this laptop is attractive, and the screen looks great, almost everything else about it is terrible. Opening up a simple program like Internet Explorer took as much as 30 seconds (when nothing else was running and the computer was clean and free from any viruses). When I right clicked on the desktop, it took as much as 30 seconds for the menu to pop up. My laptop recently broke for the 2nd time. If you want an easy-to-use, quick computer, then do not buy this.
AUUUUGH!!!After hours of rattling through website after website, learning the difference between a converter and an adapter, having a crash course in watts and volts and hertz and computers and hair dryers and coming to the brink of insanity because, it seems, there isn't a website in existence that gives enough information about these accessories to learn what a 4-second encounter with the actual item in its package in a brick and mortar store would tell you (for instance: CAN I STICK MY COMPUTER PLUG INTO THE DAMN THING?!), I found this beauty. Here. And all my questions appeared to have been answered. So I, being the trusting soul that I am, purchased it.Well, I didn't know what I didn't know until the product arrived.Now I know what I didn't know.I am livid.THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT WORK WITH YOUR PLUGS THAT HAVE 3 PRONGS!NOT EVEN IF YOU PRAY REALLY HARD!NOT EVEN IF YOU SACRIFICE A GOAT.NOT EVEN IF YOU TRY IT ON A BOAT.IT WILL NOT WORK WITH THEM ON A TRAINIT WILL NOT WORK WITH THEM ON A PLANEIT WILL NOT WORK WITH 3-PRONGED PLUGSIT WILL NOT VACUUM ANY RUGS.Back it goes, to the place where junky products (that more information would have saved me the trouble of purchasing) go.With PC Mover and that other adapter I bought from Dell (the one that was also, obviously, manufactured in a world where all the plugs have 2 prongs).Did I mention AUUUUUGH!!!!!So.On the off chance that this review will not get buried under the pile of reviews written by people with, apparently, no 3-pronged devices, I submit it to Amazon with a prayer for all of those people who are lucky enough to own portable computers or other electronics that come with 3-pronged plugs AND who are fortunate enough to be embarking on some sort of international travel:BUY THE BELKIN UNIVERSAL JOBBIE...THE WHITE ONE.(it's probably above this review in the place where other recommended products live. The Belkin comes from a world where 3-pronged devices exist and are plentiful, roaming the land with their electronic devices in tow, happily converting electricity from 120 to 240 and back again as they enrich their owner's lives with electronic goodness.)Thanks for reading.I don't know about you, but I feel better now.
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!
My GO730 was fine out of the box. I installed the software on the PC and the TomTom according to the directions. From then on, the TomTom will not come up. When I try to turn it on, it brings up an error message that the map has an error and it will not continue. I am unable to use it on the trip I am currently on. I will work on it but I may have to return it.Harley Burton
Although the player can be made region-free, it has a tendency to reach buffer overruns when playing non-US dvd's (particularly from Asia). Whenever this happens, the player takes about 5-8 seconds to reload its buffer, leading to an annoying onscreen pause in the movie. Could just be my unit though. I have no buffer/delay problems when playing US dvd's.
The unit does not broadcast in stereo which makes it a poor choice for transmitting music.
I was wondering if it were me.There is a design problem with this product. It does not provide adequate connectivity -- it simply drops the signal without any interference. I tested the signal strength in various locations, even placing the wireless router next to this device and still had sporadic loss of signal.Linksys should take this product off the market and apologize to those of us that purchased this thing. Yes, it is that bad.Also, as an aside, all connectivity goes away when the digital phone was being used. I have teenagers...
This looks so good in the photo, but the usb cord is placed so that the camera and speakers will not sit on a flat surface, the camera always points down and wobbles.
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!
Ordered this a few days ago and received it today. Great service, bad product. The screwdriver is so big and bulky that it's not really practical for working inside a computer case. The big heavy handle and bit coupling get in the way and it's hard to see small parts around it. The tweezers and chip puller are all metal, thus prone to ESD that can harm sensitive computer electronics. Would have been better to have anti-static plastic handles like most kits do. The groundiing bracelet must be the cheapest one made. The snap unsnaps with the slightest movement, breaking the ground connection. I wish I had chosen a kit that was maybe a bit more expensive, but at least usable. I wish I could return this one, but you have to open the packaging to see how bad the kit is, and once it's open, it's yours. NOT worth the bother of owning it. :-(
For the longest time I was a TDK fanboy.All the negative reviews I rebutted."Best value DVD+/-R's on the market", I would say.I've just had a spindle with >60% failure rate.I'll never buy TDK again.So sure was I that TDK were not at fault that I bought two (TWO!) replacement burners.At least I now have 3 burners.Buy Verbatim. Buy Sony.DON'T buy TDK.The Internet (which is NEVER wrong) says that RiTek make TDK disks now, which should explain everything.
It is not worth it to buy these headphones instead of $15-$20 Sony, Nike or Koss headphones. I was looking for an upgrade over that basic level and I thought this would be it. I was wrong. Yes, the sound quality is better but the headphones have many downsides. First, I've owned the headphones for 7 months and the wire covering is already frayed. Second, the length of the cord is insanely long and incredibly annoying. And finally, they only do an average job of staying put in the ear while running, especially that they claim to have the twist to fit system. Save money, buy something else.
I've had this printer for less than 2 yrs and it has stopped printing anything normally. The only colors that will print are black and cyan. I've tried everything, print head cleaning, etc, and it still doesn't print the correct colors. I refuse to pay Canon $9.95 to tell me the print head is shot....I'm assuming this is what's wrong after reading some of the reviews. I think it's an excellent idea that Canon not manufacture any more of these printers.....apparently Canon does too.
THE EASY SETUP SOFTWARE INCLUDED, DOES NOT EVEN RECOGNISE THE BRIDGE. YOU HAVE TO SET YOUR TCP/IP SETTINGS ANYTIME YOU WANT TO GO IN AND CHANGE CONFIG. TECH SUPPORT KNEW LESS THAN THE HOMELSS GUY IN FRONT OF MY BUILDING AND AS THE REST OF THE TECH INDUSTRY, THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND TECK SUPPORT ARE NOW IN INDIA AND THERE ARE LANGUAGE BARRIERS..... TO TOP IT OFF, TECH SUPPORT COULD NOT FIX PROBLEMS AND NOW I AM STUCK WITH IT, DUE TO CUSTOMER SUPPORT WILL NOT REFUND MONEY. ALSO BOUGTH WRT54G... NEVER COULD MAKE IT WORK OR REMAIN STABLE AND ONCE AGAIN, THEIR OWN SOFTWARE DOES NOT WORK!!! THE WORST INVESTMENT I HAVE MADE SINCE BUYING A COMPUTER WITH TECH SUPPORT IN INDIA! :(
I LOVE THE CAMERABUT THE ONLY THING THAT DOESN'T WORK IS WHEN I PLUG IN MY 5V. AC ADAPTOR
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.
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 $.
I can't say anything bad about the picture quality but autoprogramming the channels was a nightmare. Apparently I must have gotten a bad model because I haven't read anything about anyone else having a problem with the autoprogramming. When I started the autoprogramming to scan for all the channels it ran just fine at first. It loaded the channel numbers and then it started going through and loading the digital channels. The progress bar got to 84% and then froze. Ten hours later it was still frozen. I couldn't exit out of the autoprogramming mode so I simply had to turn the tv off. When I turned the tv back on I could pick up 10 stations, all analog. I ran the autoprogramming again and it got stuck at 84% completion again. This time I turned it off immediately and when I turned it back on I could pick about 40 stations. That still wasn't enough and besides, the digital stations were still missing. I ran it a third time and was only able to pick up 20 stations. It didn't matter how long I left the tv on when it got stuck at the 84% mark. The number of stations the tv could pick up was totally random. I thought maybe it was my cable service but that tested out okay. Finally I thought I wonder what would happen if I turned the tv off before it got to the 84% completion mark? I started the autoprogramming, once again, and as soon as it got to 83% I turned off the tv. I turned the tv back on and lo and behold all the stations were there, even the digital ones. I'm thinking there's a software error in the chip that runs the autoprogramming. When the autoprogramming reaches the 84% mark it apparently gets stuck in an endless loop and is unable to complete the autoprogramming automatically.
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.
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 should have known while installing, when the installation manual didn't match the software it was a sign of things to come. After multiple instalations, configurations, and calls to tech support (not helpful) I have an unrliable, slow router. I sit and watch the lights on the router and the internet connection light goes green (connected) and amber (not connected) like the signals on a traffic light (every 30-45 seconds). Watching the router sitting on my desk I attempt to connect to internet I get "failure to connect" messages so I have attempted multiple times in a row and one out of 3 times it will connect and while at the web site it will drop. A VERY unpleasant experience!!!! P.S. the connection was lost while atempting to post this review. This time I will watch for the green light prior to posting. LOL
Think iPods are god's gift? Apparently you haven't heard about their problems with battery life and freezing up.My iPod freezes up about every 15 - 20 minutes and has to be manually reset all the time. You can almost set your watch by it. I've tried to have it fixed but Apple says that nothing is wrong with it...Think my problem is rare? Go to Apple's website under the discussion board to find out just how "rare" it is. Believe me, EVERYONE is having this problem.These things also have chronic battery life problems. Expect it. This thing should be called the iPOS (think about it)
This webcamera is terrible. I didn't even get to use it because I couldn't get past setup. On the packaging it says it is made for windowsXP but can be compatible with three other systems including Microsoft Windows 98. I tried using it with 98 and it didn't work at all. I deffinately do not reccomend that you buy this camera. I've also heard that its performance with windows XP isn't that great either. If you want a webcamera that you can happily use, don't buy this camera.
This device has serious design problems when used with a powerbook G4. Since the powerbook's USB ports are next to each other and this Iogear device is so round at the sides, you cannot use your other USB port. This means you will either need to purchase a USB dongle or sacrifice the port. Also, I was not able to get the device to work on Mac os X. The system would not recognize it.
Wow, what a piece of expensive garbage. The setup is easy and it found my videos (although not MP4s as promised), but it simply will not play them. You'll go along great for a few minutes, and then it freezes. Or reboots. Or stops. Or returns you to the beginning of the clip. No way to get out of it, and firmware updates do not help or resolve any of the issues. Don't waste your money!
I was very disappointed in this product. First of all, the integrated pointing device was extremely slow (even on the fastest speed). Also, after I loaded the software and initially programmed the programmable buttons, I could not reprogram the buttons or print out a button guide. The instructions in the guide did not work as they said they would.
WE PURCHASED A WD-57732 MITSUBISHI TV IN APRIL, 2007. WE WERE THRILLED WITH THE DEEPER IMAGES THAT THE SET OFFERED AND THE COLOR WAS AMAZING. NOTICE I SAID "WAS" AMAZING. WITHIN TWO MONTHS BOTH OUR TV AND CABLE BOX WENT OUT. THE GREEN LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY FLASHING, AND THE TV WOULD NOT TURN ON, I MEAN, NO PICTURE OR SOUND OF ANY KIND. CALLED MITSUBISHI, BUT THEIR "HELPFUL" IDEAS DIDN'T FIX MY TV. WAS INSTRUCTED TO CALL WARRANTY PLACE TO HAVE REPAIR DONE ON TWO MONTH OLD TV. SO FROM JUNE 25, 2007 UNTIL JULY 16, 2007 WE DIDN'T HAVE OUR "BRAND NEW" BIG SCREEN TO WATCH. THEN, OCTOBER, 2007 TV SHOWED MESSAGE "AIR FLOW BLOCKED." WHICH, BY THE WAY, NOTHING WAS BLOCKING THE VENTS OR THE TV. CALLED MITSUBISHI AGAIN, AND THEY INSTRUCTED TV REPAIR PLACE TO PERFORM TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR BYPASS, WHICH PROVES THEY KNEW ABOUT PROBLEM AHEAD OF TIME. NOW, HERE WE ARE AGAIN, BOTH TV AND CABLE BOX WENT OUT TOGETHER AGAIN. THIS TIME, CABLE COMPANY SAID TV'S INPUTS OUR PUTTING OUT TO HIGH A VOLTAGE EVEN, WHEN TV IS TURNED OFF, WHICH IS CAUSING BOTH CABLE BOX AND TV TO MALFUNCTION. WORRIED ABOUT POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD, WE ARE TAKING THIS SET BACK TO STORE AND LOOKING FOR A SONY, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MITSUBISHI. WE THINK 3 STRIKES, YOU'RE OUT!!! JUST LIKE IN BASEBALL. ALTHOUGH, WE DID PURCHASE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, STILL DON'T WANT TO BE WITHOUT A TV EVERY 3-6 MONTHS. HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE ELSE.
The filter that I received rattles like crazy!!!! I could imagine it interrupting a wonderful moment with its rattling obnoxious sounds when you move the camera around. Buy something else.
Muy debil ajuste y material demasiado delgado, parece que se va a destruir en cualquier momento....
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.
Well the things hug my ear well but the actual ear buds dont stick in your year. They might if you have holes in your ear the size of a quarter. So since they dont fit the sound quality isnt that good. its nice because im a mountain biker and they dont fall off but i would pass if i were you.
I agree with EVERYTHING said in the review with the same heading as mine. Piece of JUNK!
Find something else -- software is not intuitive and requires a lot of manipulation to organize music. Hardware is just as bad -- mine lasted three months before a complete crash.
The picture is clear with correct colors only viewed squarely. looking from slightly below center, the colors turned orange and the picture dimmed on standard setting. vivid was much worse. I have returned this unit and purchased a Sony which does not have any of these negative problems.
I ordered this exact one for my 1997 Grand Marquis. It seemed so easy, I connected the wire harness to the radio in my living room, all I had to do was go outside and connect the two harnesses[the radio to the car]...when I went to hook them up only the power harness actually connected. The green harness you see in the picture is for the speakers and it does not fit the cars original harness.A waste of time and a waste of money, the shipping cost is as much as the harness.It went from what I planned as easy to a hassle slitting wires after I wasted money on this.
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.
Bought 3 cables and none worked. Hooked all to our plasma television, but couldn't get any reception at all.Get what you pay for
Pro:Easy setup, looks good, it works as intended.Con:Audible humming on audio out connection, (tried different cables, using iphone 4 as bluetooth source). Fm signal volume is low.
This adapter will work only for light browsing, nothing more. It seems to have a bandwidth cap. I've looked for solutions, there are none. You'd be better off paying for 100 feet of Ethernet cable as opposed to buying something that only half works.
I was a little leery of purchasing a toner cart from an unknown source sight unseen at such a low price. First impressions are dependable, it turns outAfter a couple of weeks I felt more confident that the decision to purchase this toner cart was the right one.The amount of toner in the cartridge was disappointing, however. Instead of lasting 6 months to a year, the toner was used up in under 2 months.If Amazon allowed me to contact the seller, Kwick Toners, directly, I'd have taken the issue up with them but ease of contact is not a feature after a certain period of time.The subject line says it all for me.[ASIN:B00078VHCK HP C4092A, 92A, C4092, 4092 Compatible laser toner cartridge for HP laserJet 1100, 1100A, 1100se, 1100Ase, 1100Axi, 1100xi, 3200, 3200MFP,3200m, 3200se, Black Color (2600) Page Yield. ONLY SOLD BY: Best Deal Toner]
I think the cable is a great deal, but buyers should know that it does not support 1080p. I'm using it with a Sony Blu-ray Player, Denon AVR-2311ci receiver, and an Optoma HD20 projector- when it went from the Denon to Optoma, trying to play a BD at 1080p- nothing. Tried several different HDMI outlets, and also used other cables (15 ft)- other cables work. other than that, it's a great deal for the price if it fits your needs and equipment.
First of all, this has to go in the top PC slot, because it is bulky.Second, I couldnt get it to work with my notebook (running ME). The lights stayed red.Most importantly, and the reason I didnt pursue trying to get it to work for too long, as a previous review said, the card interfered with my wireless connection. My wireless nic card below the usb adapter couldnt hold a signal, even without the usb card working.So, I returned it, needless to say.
While my older 52mm filters would screw into the front of my new Canon XS30IS, I found that the 52mm Tiffen would not. I was unsure if the threads were different, or incorrect. Looking on the Amazon site I found another seller offering a 58mm filter/holder and cap kit for the same camera. I'm unsure if this is a better option or if I just need a different 52mm filter. I also wonder if a UV filter is really needed, or I should use just a clear filter on a digital camera?
I have had great success with buying on-line in the past. You know how there is always the uncertainty when not inspecting something in person. I was disappointed with the quality and the fit of these earphones. For the price I was expecting something greater.
Broke in less than six months with only moderate use. Screen output is bad. Power LED not working. Perhaps a voltage issue? dunno.After calling Philips and being assured that a 4gb sdhc card would work with the unit it turns out that it doesn't. Waste of $$ there due to Philips inability to properly support their product or document the specification.The swivel screen is great though because you can turn it around and lay it flat so your toddler can't mash all the buttons while watching in the car during that long car trip. Yet you can keep the remote and still control it.The truth is that I'll buy another one of these if I can't identify a better one with a swivel screen and flash card support. Longer battery life would also be great.
While it's true that this paper has a high brightness rating, its utility is plagued by the question of market. Whom is it trying to reach? It's labeled to be specifically useful to HP printer owners, so if you're not in that group, you can keep on shopping. But if you do have an HP printer, one of the things you'll immediately notice is how great they are, by-and-large, at the job of reproducing color. So good have been the models released in the last two years, in fact, that it's actually quite difficult for the average layperson to see the difference between work completed on this and similarly high-contrast paper made by Xerox or other, more traditional paper manufacturers. So then the question becomes, why would you spend so much money for 200 sheets of this paper, when you could elsewhere get equally bright paper at higher quantities for a lower price?I'm still not sure of the answer to that one.
This doesn't work. Intended to connect my computer to my TV, and was disappointed. This is a toy. Does not work. Screen comes out as static and only static.
i just upgraded my operating system to windows xp and the printer didn't work.I need to get a new driver.I visited the web site and no driver for windows xp.I called customer service (and spent an hour and half hold ) and they said XP WASN'T IN THE MARKET WHEN THEY MADE THE PRINTER,SO THEY ONLY GUARANTEE THAT THE PRINTER WILL WORK WITH DRIVER THAT WAS ON THE MARKET THEN,THEY DONT HAVE TO MAKE NEW DRIVER FOR FUTURE OPERATING SYSTEMS. YOU MAY, HOWEVER, REPURCHASE THIS ITEM NEW SLIGHTLY MORE FEATURES AND XP COMPATABLE.so if you want to upgrade your system in next 3 to 6 months sony may not work with your upgrade and they won't do anything about it.Thats what sony's policy is.
I had a need to be able to charge 14 AA batteries; I bought two of these, since they can each charge 8 at a time. If they actually worked, they would be great, but the quality of these things is comparable to the plastic toys you get in gumball machines--and I'm not exaggerating.One of them was broken right out of the package, before I had even put batteries in it; the slide-out compartment for the four additional batteries was separated from the framework, so there was no spring tension to hold the batteries in place.The other one sort worked for about two hours--not long enough to charge up a set of batteries. The construction is so flimsy that it will not hold the contacts against the batteries, so after a little while half the batteries in the charger were not getting any juice.Here's the thing: this charger works on a timer--it does not measure voltage levels or temperature, like a good-quality charger. After the contacts separated from about half my batteries, I had to reseat them, which starts the timer over again. As a result, all of them were overcharged. I hope that did not cause permanent damage to them.I'm taking both of these back first thing in the morning. I can't believe Energizer would slap their name on such a worthless piece of junk.
I read mixed reviews on the ebookman. I should have listened. I'm sorry, but this thing is a piece of junk. I have a Palm M500 too, and it is GREAT! The ebook reader in the Palm system is much better, IMO. The ebookman will conk out for no reason, and then you have to reload everything. Batteries go dead, reload everything. It would make a great paperweight. Buy a Palm, be happy.
What i got was a Bower SF943 hot shoe adapter that looked just like the photo, with a silver top.I could tell right away that the build quality was not great, as i received two of them, both of which were crooked and left my speedlites at a slant. It literally took 10 minutes to get my Canon 430ex on here, and once I finally did, my flash was disabled completely. I could not even hit the test button to fire a flash. This has never happened to before mounting my flashes on these adapters. Obviously my pocketwizards would not fire, nor would my 580exII which has its own PC, but I was just testing it. That would not test fire either.I will be returning these next time I am in NYC & this has inspired me to look into basic manual flashes with PC built in, as I am just using them as slaves.
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 got a KODAK DX4530 and I bought an adapter and this telephoto lens. I agree with William Stapleton's review on this lens. The &quot;tunnel vision&quot; is very bad and the view in the optical viewfinder is really blocked (I would say 1/3). I am actually very disappointed with that. I haven't taken any pictures yet but I guess I will need to buy more batteries for using the LCD screen. On the other hand if you zoom in the subject is 6x closer as it should be on the optical zoom. That is the only advantage of the lens.
I had this camera for not even a year and was very happy with it. My only complaint was the weight due to the four batteries. That was until I used it to take pictures of my baby's first Christmas and five minutes after I moved her pictures onto my computer the camera died on me. When I turned it on I received a "Memory Card Error" message. I reformated the memory card and was able to take a couple more pictures, but when I tried to view them I recevied the error message again. Then the camera would get stuck on, then it wouldn't turn on, then the LCD was blank, etc. etc. etc.... Currently it's stuck in the off position and no matter how many fresh batteries I put in it, the camera won't turn on.It's not the memory card because the card works fine in another camera. I needed a new camera ASAP for the holidays, so I signed onto ebay to see what was out there. Lo and behold I found many listings for broken A75's. It seems that lots of people have had the same thing happen to their cameras.Also note that no other notable camera uses the same memory card, so when I bought a new camera (I opted for the Canon A520) I had to purchase another memory card. Bah!If you buy this maybe it will break down, maybe it won't. My advice would be to transfer all your pictures as often as possible. I am so lucky I saved all my baby's pictures before the camera went out on me. If I lost all those shots I would have been livid.
Unfortunately I didn't read the product title/description carefully, noticing the Samsung but not the "compatible" part. This is NOT a Samsung cartridge. It will fit your Samsung printer but the print quality leaves a powdery mess, which is fine if you don't care about the print quality but if you do (for business or school), resist the lower price of this cartridge and pay for a real Samsung cartridge (or at least one that prints cleanly).
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.
Unfortunately, my experience with Sonic Blue has been the opposite of what others have experienced. Although the product was highly recommended, I have been nothing but frustrated since my purchase.I was unable to connect my Replay TV via S-video or other cables, because Replay could not &quot;see&quot; my cable box. Once connected, it would not record, no matter what I did. When I contacted Sonic Blue, I was on hold for over 30 minutes before speaking with a representative, who seemed unsure of how to help me. In the end, I asked to return/exchange for a new model, as I am willing to believe that my unit is defective, and was told that I should pay shipping costs.Hopefully, Sonic Blue will help me, but until then I hold reservations about this product.
I bought this mic about a year ago for a sony SR7, and when I mounted it on the camera I could barely tell the difference between it and the onboard mic. I recommend getting the RODE video mic that has significantly better sound quality. Also, the mic broke not long after I bought it. I really wasn't too disappointed though.
cassettes, cd's and radio worked when received. Second time played a CD and it FAILED in the middle of the CD. Unit needs more bass.Sound is high treble and tinny.
I would give this product zero stars if I could. It has failed me not once, but TWICE.I first bought this product in September of 2002, right before I went on a one-month trip to Europe. I bought it because it was the cheapest 256 MB memory card available. I didn't have any problems with it during the trip, and ended up taking over 1000 pictures. When I got back though, a few of the pictures on the card had become corrupted (I got a "Corrupted data" error when I tried to view them in my camera). Those pictures were lost forever. I thought that the card had developed bad sectors somehow, so I reformatted it. After a few more months of usage, the memory card stopped working completely. My camera's playback mode would report that it was empty, but the autoshoot mode would report that it was almost full. My camera also could not reformat the card anymore, so I returned it to Viking and got a replacement. The replacement seemed to work OK, although I didn't use it much.Then in June of 2003, I wanted to buy an additional 256 MB memory card because I was going to spend the whole summer in Europe, and I didn't think the one Viking card I had was going to be enough. The Viking cards were still the cheapest, but after my experience with the original Viking card, I decided to be safe and paid more money for a SimpleTech card. That ended up being one of the best decisions that I have made in my life. The SimpleTech card worked flawlessly for the first half of my trip. Then when it became full, I switched to the replacement Viking card. It worked fine for a couple of days, but on the third day I ran into problems. Some shots that I took ended up being corrupted right away, and then later in the day, shots that I had taken earlier became corrupted too. Then the card just stopped working, as my camera could no longer save to it. It was really unfortunate, because I was on the amazing Norway in a Nutshell tour, and I missed a lot of spectacular photo opportunities. The next day I found a cybercafe with a memory card reader and CD burner, so I put the images on my SimpleTech card onto CD and just reused it. I had no more problems for the rest of my trip.When I got home, I tried to download the 3 days' worth of images from the Viking card. I was able to download most of the images from the first two days, but I wasn't able to access the images from the third day. I contacted Viking technical support and asked them if they could recover the images for me. They told me that they do not have any data recovery facilities (are you kidding me?) and that I should search on the internet myself for either a program or a company that could recover the images. So I found a freeware program called Digital Image Recovery, and it was only able to salvage about 5 pictures. I think I lost around 40 or so pictures. :-( I actually feel a little fortunate that the Viking card failed so quickly. Had it worked for a longer period of time and then failed, then I could have lost several weeks' worth of pictures.So I have had two Viking cards go bad on me - both the original and the replacement. Now I know why their products are cheap and they offer rebates. I will never again buy a Viking product. I would not even recommend their products to my worst enemy. And not only is the quality of their products really poor, but they cannot even be bothered to try to help you recover your pictures when their product goes bad. What a terrible company.
Bought this product new because other reviewers recommended it; sound quality is as advertised-- but the earphones are shoddily made and the cushioned ear pads detached within a month of regular use. The third-party seller, Adorama, would not accept return/exchange.
This same design is sold by several companies, and has two major drawbacks:* European-style plugs come with prongs of varying thickness, including some where the thickness varies thoughout the length of the prong. This adapter is only able to handle the thickest ones when excessive force is applied and the mechanism will cause the thinnest ones to stuck so that you can not pull them off;* The adapter consists of two parts which are linked in a fragile way, a break is almost certain to happen.
Problem: I used to have this product for 4 years. Time to time, it requires to activate Software. Suddenly, software is no longer able to be activated. Navman Tech support said my software (SMART ST 1.90) is outdated and their servers do not recognize it. They said that I should purchase latest software in order to continue using this product. I do not understand why my GPS suddenly stops working until I buy new software. I am not downloading/adding any new feature from server.Conclusion: My Navman GPS is suddenly not working without any notice, and Nanvam company asks me to purchase upgrade software. And, even though I purchase upgrade software, I might use it only for a while.
This player has a universal problem i've found out sometimes it skips from one seen to the next leaving a bit of the previous seen inbeded in the next scene very iratating.It only happens on certain disc example if you are a stargate fan any disc from all 6 seasons that are available will do this skipping,jumping,slow mo,weird thing abot every 30 seconds sometimes more often.Not just stargate seasons but alot of other dvds have the same prolem especially TV to dvd shows.I took this player back twice and all three units did the same thing.I went online to some other electronic buffs and found out this is how it is with all models,it also does not display the title or chapter you have to press a display button on the remote for that.Some who buy this may never have a problem but if you watch dvds like stargate,startrek,csi,alias and other tv to dvd programs you WILL HAVE VIEWING TROUBLE.Save $20 dollars and buy one of the panosonic 5 disc players the 65 or newer 85 model the only diffrence between the two is the 85 plays dvd audio in 5.1 and the 65 model only play them in 2.1 other than that everything else is the same under the hood all specs. and engine drivers are the same. I wouldnt recomend this sony.
Great viewing but there seems to be a problem with battery life while watching movies. I purchased two of them that had that same problem. Having to purchase all the widgets for the device is a bit of a pain and costly! I compared archos versus zune and zune was cheaper and easier to get movies downloaded to the device. The battery life on zune held up to its specs....
I bought one of these cables and was so happy with it I wanted to buy a second one. The second one came in and was a completely different make than my last cable and didn't even work. You get what you pay for.
I've only waited six years for this book to come out - since I got around to reading The Secret History kind of late in life, after it had already been around (and I resisted it for years) - but still, that book blew me away when I finally dove into it. The Secret History's a true masterpiece of storytelling and mood. So. How can I accurately convey my feelings about The Little Friend? Sadness. Disappointment. A sense of being let down. Also a feeling of concern for the author. Was she bullied into cranking out this false new book? Shockingly little of The Little Friend rings true. It's all grinding and machination and hard work that doesn't gel. I don't believe that Tartt's heart was in it. I almost couldn't finish it, and when I did, it left me empty. With a feeling of having been duped. Where did Tartt's magic go? Or was it all a beautiful fluke to begin with, too good to be true?
This Deck Does NOT Come With A Remote!I've Talked To The Manufacturer Directly & It Seems It's A "Mistake"!Still One Of The Best 1-Dins Out There Though....
Don't lend that book to friends ... they'll be disapointed!I certainly was, and mad that I had paid money for a story that doesn't have a 'middle' and no 'end'.The story had potential... but it was wasted.
Be aware that the remote is only set to "A". If you use another letter in your program it won't work.
This data stick had such potential. 64 GB USB in a handsome water/shock-resistant silicon casing. It was sleek, it was nifty, it promised durability.But unfortunately, it fell flat on performance. Just two weeks after data transfer, and without cause, it locked up my entire system and all attempts at recovery failed. My computer does not even recognize the device.Sadness.
I bought two of these routers for my computer business. I sold one to a customer who complained of it not working a few days after I installed it. Because I sold the equipment, I came out to troubleshoot, free of charge. I eventually discovered that this unit will not work properly after the power is unplugged. It must be reconfigured, even though all the settings are the same! I went through 2 of these with the same customer and eventually bought a Belkin. I am EXTREMELY disatisfied with this router and will not be purchasing D-Link equipment anymore.
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 had been looking for a small home theatre system that did not require wires spider-webbing themselves under carpets, through the walls, and into the basement. In considering a few 2.1 options, I really liked the Denons (S-101 and S-301), but the prices were -- and still are -- ridiculous. However, in my research, I came across the Sherwood system. I have had the Sherwood VR-670 for nearly a year, and the DVD player component is not operating properly. Inexplicably, the drawer will not open after several attempts, then mysteriously opens. The system has caused stops/starts in every DVD I have used in the last several weeks. And, trying to reach service or technical assistance is nearly impossible.
I bought two of these X25 compatible toner cartridges for a Canon 5770 printer in September 2010. I finally opened one package and put the cartridge in my printer in March 2011. Immediately it had a large black band down one side of the page, and a dim print elsewhere with a "Toner Low" message on the printer. Since it has been so long since I bought it, I apparently have no recourse and am out the money I spent. I haven't opened the second package yet, but am not optimistic. I have purchased X25 compatible toner cartridges through Amazon before, and have been well satisfied. The one I bought before was no longer available, so I tried this one, and it was a disaster.
I've had this camera for awhile but if your trying to take pictures of your kids you are going to hate this. The shutter speed is so sloww that you will almost always miss the shot you want to take. Not to mention if anyone slightly moves ...the picture ends up blurry. I used rechargable energizer batteries.. this ends up quite an expense ... i just wish you could plug it in or dock it somehow to charge it. extremely frustrating. It gets worse n worse over time... probably won't last you more than 2 years at the MOST. if you forget your SD card for any reason... you can only store 6 photos on it's internal memory. I would never buy any EasyShare every again. My sister had a different model and that died on her not long after she bought it also. If you are looking for suggestions... Look for a Nikon coolpix or Casio Exilim... they have some very good affordable options as well as some more extreme options. Don't waste your money guys...
After trying to install the Linksys WPSM54g wireless printserver without success, technical support at Linksys/Sysco informed me that the printserver may not be compatible with the Windows Vista 64 bit OS!I obviously cannot review the product any further.
OK, it's real cheap. But the male screw-in was barely soldered on so it became detached the first time I screwed it in, and had a heck of a time removing it from the socket. I had to re-solder it AND use epoxy glue to make it strong enough to withstand the weight of an outdoor floodlight.
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.
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.
It looks sexy, but it just doesn't work. The scroll pad is so finicky I wanted to throw it out the window after the first hour. About half the time it moves the cursor when you want to scroll, or it scrolls when you want to move the cursor. The other half the time, it does nothing no matter what part of the pad you touch or how hard or lightly you press. Also beware that if you return this just because you're not satisfied with how it works, Amazon will charge you for both outgoing and return postage! (I've giving it one star out of pity, and because it does look sharp.)
I bought this fax machine "used".It was described a "very good"It was CLEAN & UNSCRATCHED...BUT;It prints a strange message fromtime to time.The START BUTTONdoes not have a positive "click or"feel" to it. It much slower thanmy other fax machine. Same modelUX-510-A. A lesson has been learned
I bought this lens 5 days ago and fell in love the instant I saw the pictures. Used it all weekend and loving the lens until I set the camera on the tripod (about a foot high)and accidentally bumped into the tripod. Next thing you know, camera & lens falls on the carpet floor. Camera was fine but the lens now doesn't want to focus. I hear the motor and the focus ring is slightly moving but feels very tight. Even though I'm able to turn the focus ring, the distance scale shows that it's stuck on infinity. I've read reviews that this is a very sharp lens but the build quality is really bad. I truly believe that now. It will cost me over $100 to fix this lens on top of the $350+ that I already spent, considering I've only had this lens for 5 days. Picture is awesome but build quality is really bad.
Had to return the product as it would not work with any device in any vehicle.
I just returned it because it keeps disconnecting or going to sleep after 10-20 seconds of inactivity. I had to keep moving it for 2-5 seconds to wake it up every time.I tried everything from changing the battery to keep moving the receiver around it. The behaviour has no logic, sometimes works, most of the time doesn't. Cannot understand why ...I conected it to 2 desktops and 1 laptop. Exact same issues....I own 2 Logitech Revolution MX (Desktop equivalent of this) and they work just fine.If anybody has similar issues then I'd say return it. If not, maybe mine was defecive out of the box, which for such an expensive product is inexcusable so 1 star....
I'm not one to give 1 star reviews but this product was the worst. I bought it and it never worked. When I plugged it in the product always showed it was running off of battery power only.I contacted customer service which was the worst experience ever - I had to wait for tripplite techs to reply DAYS after I had sent my email to them. The guy 'helping' me was a waste of time and said my warranty was void because I used an extension cord. I will never buy another tripplite product as long as I live. I ended up buying an APC Smart UPS 2200 as a substitute - IT WORKS GREAT.
This product worked for a few months, but then I started to hear a terrible grinding noise in my printer. I thought there was something wrong with my printer, but when I switched out this toner, all the terrible noises and printing problems went away. When I contacted the company, their response was that my request was outside of the 180 day warranty period, so the One year warranty on this page is a lie. I now have useless toner that almost ruined a perfectly good printer. Very shady and purchase at your own risk (you might end up losing your printer).
These would only be okay if you needed short-term storage. For anything long-term, look elsewhere.I burned a bunch of CD's on this media, and the paint on the top layer (where you write or label the CD) flakes or chips off. Unfortunately, there is no layer of plastic separating the top coat of paint from the foil where the information is kept, so when the paint flakes off, you lose part of your information. Some advice I've been told is to never let CD-R's in direct contact with sunlight (the UV light will speed this process), and to not store CD-R's face up like we usually do with commercial CD's (to protect the surface from being scratched). I don't know how to check if a brand's CD-R's are durable enough, but I've never had a problem with any of the &quot;major&quot; brands, whose products have always satisfied. If you can't find their stuff on sale, dish out the extra dollars anyway. You are saving money when you use CD-R's, anyway; don't get stuck being cheap and buying a no-name brand that does not have a reputation for audio products. I think there are a few other brands that are okay, bu Amazon is just going to blank them out, so do a search online to try to find out more about this topic. There are lots of audiophiles that are very knowledgeable.
After about 2 years of use the case mysteriously melted, probably due to be beside the cable modem and baseboard hearing. SMC did not offer a replacement when contacted.As others have said the connection frequently dropsAnd the printer does not work for the HP Officejet K80 multifunction printer. There is no information on the packaging to say it does not work with MF printers.I will upgarde with to a Lynksys I think
This is my third Epson inkjet printer. We have been using inkjets for home and office use for over ten years so we are used to their intimate parts -- so advice with experience! Unless you have bottomless pockets and like a bit of regular frustration don't rely on an Epson (or any other) inkjet printer as your only means of printing. For every day black and white document printing buy a laser printer. We have not taken the plunge on a colour laser printer yet because black and white is good enough for most internet stuff.We have two Hewlet Packard 'office' laser printers -- two of the best pieces of computer kit we have ever bought. Rock solid, well made and good for literally thousands of documents. Be warned HP software can be a bit 'quirky' so its better if you have a little knowledge.If you print just the occasional colour picture any inkjet printer will use a great deal of ink. Try to print in batches. Don't waste expensive coloured inks on ordinary paper, the results will not be justified by the cost as the ink soaks into the paper. Remember the cleaning cycle uses more ink than 20 or 30 colour pictures will so don't use it unless you need to. Switching on the printer will also innitiate a cleaning procedure. Epson now time an automatic 'shut off' on some printers, like this one, so you cannot avoid the start up cleaning cycle by leaving it on. If you change to 'compatible' cartridges you may need to make colour adjustments through your software. Try to stick to the same 'compatible' to avoid clogging.My Epson prints photos very well and I'm amazed at just how good the A4 prints on matt photo paper are. The scanner also works well and quietly. For the money its a well thought out item. Keep your paper flat and dry. If you issue two many commands to the Epson, like cancelling documents or switching it on and off in mid cycle because it has a limited memory it will lose it's way and start printing a mass of characters, be patient.
I bought these speakers, and honestly...the sound quality is really lacking. My old 1998 Compaq computer speakers delivers 10x the sound that these do. Everything sounds flat, and muted. Great price, but would never, ever buy these again, or recommend these to anyone. BUT, I guess if you're looking for something simple, these might be for you. And by simple, I'm not including listening to music, or watching anything on your comp. Maybe for playing games like Diner Dash...
The sound quality is terrible, It is completely useless for the purpose for which I purchased it.Also, it will not play 78 RPM records.
We purchased this range extender to work with our Qwest Motorola modem/router. 1 of our laptops wasn't getting the wireless signal on the second floor of our house. After 5 hours of attempting to get the extender to recognize the router I came across a wiki that said that this is extender does not work with every brand of modem. It's not a universal extender, and therefore you can only be sure it will work with a Linksys modem. Buy a universal extender if you want to be sure it will work with your non-Linksys modem.After making a stop at our local big box appliance/computer store, we decided to just upgrade our modem to aNETGEAR WNDR3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router. It was one $169 item as opposed to a $99 router plus a $77 extender. The Netgear router solved our problems and increased the signal strength so that the problem laptop could connect upstairs, and there's only one unit to plug into the wall.
I would like to review this product, but I can't seem to get my hands on one! You see, I ordered it from Amazon 10 days ago and it hasn't been delivered yet. This might be understandable if the shipping facility were half way around the world, but it's only about ONE HUNDRED MILES from my house. This is a new low even for Amazon. If you decide to buy this product, I hope you have better luck than I have had in getting it!!!
ordless infra-red system with excellent sound qualityTransmits sound within a room, at a distance of up to 12 metersBalance control on the headphones for separately setting the volume level for the left and right earCompression function ensures superior speech intelligibility and very good reproduction of MusicSuperior transmission reliability due to 2.3/2.8 MHz carrier frequenciesLithium-Ion rechargeable Battery pack ("accupack") for more than 16 hrs. of audio enjoymentTransmitter recharges the headphones plus an additional accupackHeadphones automatically switch on and off when they are put on/removedIncludes short instructions for quick set-upVery lightweight stethoset headphones, extremely comfortableI only gave you one star because the link won't let me go farther without it
THE TERM NOISE REDUCING SHOULD IMPLY ELECTRONIC NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM IN THE HEADPHONES. THESE PHONES HAVE NO SUCH FEATURE THEY ARE JUST ORDINARY HEADPHONES. THE PRODUCT LABELLING IS MISLEADING. I HAVE SEEN OTHER NEGATIVE REVIEWS THAT POINT THIS OUT BUT THEY WERE NOT FEATURED BY AMAZON. THIS WOULD BE THE MOST VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT A REVIEW COULD INCLUDE AND YET AMAZON CHOSE NOT TO FEATURE THEM.SHAME ON YOU.
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.
I was skeptical about this camera, but it got enough good reviews that I thought it might be a fun thing to have. I wasn't expecting to use it to take artistic shots to keep and treasure forever and ever, but I did think I'd get something other than shapeless blurs. Unfortuntately, I think this camera will get little to no use, because it just isn't worth the trouble of checking to see if the battery is dead (usually yes), taking the pictures, and uploading them onto the computer (if they haven't inexplicably disappeared) using the awkward, poorly designed software (with no documentation whatsoever). I have gotten a total of zero useful photos with this item. If you want a digital camera, don't buy this one: you still won't really have anything more than you started with.
A warning about the long term durability of these earphones: the cord will "break down" and eventually develop a series of holes in the rubber casing exposing the wires within. I am on my 2nd pair and will not purchase a 3rd. It has taken maybe 6 months each time for this to happen. This is with what I would consider normal use with my Ipod. I love the sound quality, but the durability makes these unbuyable in my opinion.
Does not fit snugly (then again neither does the stylus that comes with the phone). Over time the caps became loose and the stylus remains in the phone. Also, the tip breaks easily. Better than plain ones though.
This cable is just poor quality. My PS3 will not even recognize it...it just will not work with it and on my xbox360 the blacks/darker solid colors are invaded with blue-ish distortion. Do NOT buy if you want quality.
Headphones broke two weeks after I bought them. Can only hear out of one side of them, only plus side to them is that the microphone hasn't broken yet.
OK I purchased this router to add to my 2 phoneline network cards. It seemed simple enough. Both computers run Win98 SE. They were sharing fine. It did not work. SO I called tech support. A clueless level 1 rep said that a level 2 rep would call me back. 2 days later I called back. A guy said there was no callback in the system. He then spent an hour configuring the system and got the router to work with my local PC, but my remote didnt and my network no longer shared files! He put in for a callback. Never came. THe next rep I called told me the lsat one had me set it up all wrong. We redid the entire thing but still no connectivity. Our phonline went down during the call (ironic). I called back and demanded a level 2 callback. They said it would come in 1 hour. Nope...never came. I just got off the phone with a manager who said that lelve 1 reps CAN&quot;T EVEN REQUEST A CALLBACK! So he said they must have just wanted to get me off the phone. He didn't seem surprised at all, as thought it was normal business. These are headed back TODAY.
I bought this to simplify my life, but the setup was very complicated. Conceptially, the physical remote is very well designed and thought out, although the buttons are a bit small (but what can you do, they have a lot of stuff they needed to include).But the website used to setup and configure the remote was unbelievably poor. I had to reinstall the software twice, because after you load the original it tells you that you need to install the new version (but before you do that you need to uninstall the version that it just installed). Then after doing that, it wasn't working, and eventually I found that a popup on the bottom of all my other applications had happend telling me I still needed to install another application update for Firmware. After that, it got somewhat not as bad, but the setup menu forces you to go through some steps without allowing you to go back or make changes until the whole process is completed. It reminded me of 1990 when websites were so hard to navigate you had to go through like 10 screens to find what you were looking for.In the end, I got the remote to pretty much work (never could get the input toggle between Cable and DVD player to totally work). But it honestly took me about 5 hours to get the thing working and you have to be pretty good with the audio/visual understanding to configure it correctly.This is a decent remote if you are good with A/V and need to program and dumb-down 5 remotes into 1 for your ease and or another persons ease. But if you are not good enought to fully operate all of your existing remotes, I would not recommend buying this one to simplify your life because it requires too much knowledge and frustration dealing with the setup process.
The RJ-45 Ethernet splitter was not what I was expecting. The flyer which accompanied the splitter reads:"Part 37133 is not a true splitter in the sense that most people use the term."This statement should have been displayed on the web site which sells the splitter.
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.
Do not waste your money on this piece of junk. I never ever got it to work even after numerous attempts. I struggled through the cryptic online instructions and wasted hours with the useless phone support personal who spoke an unrecognizable form of english.
I had a lot of bad luck with this device. Although the website indicates that the there is a two year warranty for this product. The fine print indicates that this warranty only applies to gps' purchased before April 2007. For products purchased after 07, there is only a one year warranty. This was very misleading and TomTom offers no support for my device which is basically a doorstop 14 months after purchase. When it worked, which wasn't long, I found it to be a bit clunky and the interface was confusing. I will try my luck with the Garmin next time around.
!!!!!!!!!! The worst mount i have ever used !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!the mount will not stay in placespend the money for a good mount
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.
I am not sure how this device works. I never got to the point with customer service to determine if it worked with my Canon Pixma MP780 AIO. I am a sophisticated computer user. But when I encountered problems with the software connecting the AIO to the router, I called customer service. The LinkSys technician (from India) attempted to be helpful. He spent two hours on the phone trying to get the print server to work using remote access to my computer. BTW, he told me to disable all firewall protection during the two hour session and at one point had me reset all of my IE settings to default (I later discovered that reseting IE is not a good thing to do unless it is not working - probably disabling the firewall for two hours during a remote session is not a good idea either.)The technician told me at the outset that I would be charged $9.99 for his assistance, but that I would owe nothing if he could not fix the problem. At the beginning of the session, he took a credit card number and charged my card. After he concluded two hours later that the problem might be that the LinkSys print server was not compatible with my router (there is nothing on the LinkSys site about incompatible routers that I could find), he suggested that I buy a LinkSys router in addition to the printer server, or return the print server to Amazon. He also said he would credit the $9.99 charge because he could not solve the problem.Of course, no credit appeared on the charge card. About ten days later I called customer service (in India) again. After some dicussion, a supervisor agreed that I should receive the credit. About a week later - no credit. I ended up calling my bank and having it reverse the charge. Seems like a lot of trouble on my part to get the credit I was promised twice by customer service.But this is the important point of this review. If your unit does not work for any reason, simply return it. Do not bother with customer service. It will cost you more than your valuable time is worth. I finally returned the print server to Amazon. Amazon was very good, very efficient with the return.
Reading this book is like watching a baseball game where the score wildly and unexpectedly changes every inning - and with it, your interest in the matchup. At first, your team is up by three runs and the game is exciting. Then it's down by seven runs and you start to lose interest. Then they pull even, only to fall way behind again. Finally, in the 9th, your team loads the bases and can win with a grand slam, but instead meagerly pops out to the first baseman.My point: the book has some very promising parts - enough to keep reading - but is interspersed with meandering episodes that don't further the plot. Ultimately, as the book finally begins to pick up, it ends with a whimper, making at least 50 percent of it irrelevant. Ultimately, it's unfulfilling, somewhat frustrating and almost a waste of time.
Nowhere in the description does it mention what iPODs are compatible with this charger. I assumed the charger would work with all iPODs but it doesn't fit the new 4G iPODs!
I quite agree with others here about the setup and use of this product. It installs so fast, I wondered if I'd made a mistake. When running, it sets up 2 new drive letters (on my computer drives E: and F:) Thereafter, your flash cards can be used just like a floppy disk can. Very neat and easy.Now for the bad part. The first one I purchased worked fine, but the eject button never popped out, so I had to use fingernails and patience to extract the card each time. No problem--I'd just return it for a new one (and Amazon is great about returns.)But the second one - Yikes!! To make a long story short, whenever I copied files from my card, the reader would delete about half of my files. Deleted. Gone. History. After I lost some irreplacable photos of my kids, I got mad but experimented with what became a blank card. Yep, every time I would select some files and copy them, the last half would disappear forever.Now I don't know about you, but when a product has such a major problem as this, I'm not too understanding. My confindence was gone. I didn't want to risk seeing if the third one would be the charm.I won't use this product again.
Lacks the size and quality control of the Epson Perfection series as well as other scanner models. Also, the copy function is black and white only. Every other scanner I have owned (including Epson and HP) is capable of direct color copies and I was very disappointed that this one only copied black and white. You can scan in color to the OCR, but the OCR decided I didn't have a printer despite the fact that my printer was in it's list of possible choices. The scanner worked fine directly with the printer, but I needed to make color copies and this product wouldn't do it (surprising considering my other scanners cost far less and could do so much more), so I returned this frustrating product.
Plugged the cable in as a headphone extension cable. The audio was garbled, and unuseable. Sounded like it was in a box, and distorted. I plugged my headset back into to my iPad without the extension cable, and everything was fine. Is it worth the $2.56 I paid for the cables, to hassle with sending them back? I threw them in the trash. I will not buy again from this company. It's obvious they were never tested, no quality control. I would rate them 0 Stars, but this review doesn't allow it.
I recently got this product and found it to look much better on the internet than in real life. This case feels very cheap and is just a plastic case with som metal glued to the outside. Also the only hole in the case is on the top, so when I put it in my cradle I have to take it out of this case every time, why would the hole be on the top?. Also the case fold won't fold to the back so when open all the way the case flap gets in the way of holding the palm.
I have owned this radio for about year and half. The radio worked well until last month. The contacts at the bottom of the radio are not working...I keep getting a no antenna message. I tryed to use contact cleaner and now the on/off button does not work. I use the radio in my car, truck and at home, I have the same problem on all the docks. I real like Xm radio, so if I change to a different radio I will have to also buy all new docking stations.
haD TO TAKE IT OFF AS THE LENS FLARE WAS RIDICULOUS...I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT ...pay a little more get something better
I like the design of the keyboard, as I have most Logitech products. But the Dinovo edge I purchased wouldn't charge. This appears to be a fairly common issue [...]. Unfortuneately, by the time i realized it wasn't charging, the 30 day return period had expired. Now I have a bricked keyboard. Not recommended.
The product did not work with windows vista ultimate. After many hours and constant escalation up the chain at netgear. The product would not recognize most of the folders that I was trying to share and gave different share results each time it scanned. In the end, Netgear was at a loss for what to do. I got the impression that the product was never vetted on Vista
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.
Apparently, Verbatim used to make "Store 'n' Go" model flash drives that had solid cases, an on light, and fast write times. But the current version of this model has a very flimsy case, no on light, and very slow write times. It was tedious to upload mp3's onto this unit. Then after two days of lightly using it with my car's sound system, the flash drive failed completely. There are definitely better and cheaper flash drives out there.
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.
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.
worked off and on...finally it worked great for about a week and now for some inexplicable reason it doesnt...i have passed this piece of junk to so many techies, and i have called customer service
I was upset and disappointed that this, perhaps the ideal model Palm for my needs, was so poorly made.M125 pluses: I prefer AA batteries (no need to pay for a service call) and a mono screen is fine (also a battery issue), loved the expandable memory feature, great bundle of useful software, but it had flaws from the beginning.M125 minuses: The touch screen always took an inordinate amount of pressure to register input. By the end of a couple months, the touch screen was practually useless and graffiti didn't work at all. The final straw was the ON/OFF button breaking (it was in my pocket at the time), leaving me with a useless beeper with nooone calling. I had to pull the batteries out to get it to stop beeping and going crazy. I had been so careful and gentle with this machine, never dropped it and was incensed when Palm told me it would cost to have it fixed.I trashed it and found a great deal on an older Palm Vx with a keyboard and modem for only $[money] more than my M125. The Vx was rated much higher by users and works like a charm so far. I dislike the sealed battery concept, but overlooked that hoping that it will last a few years. If Palm doesn't get its quality control act together, there's plenty of competition out there.Fair warning
I purchased this mouse as an upgrade when I built a new computer. I loved the Winter Blue color. Unfortunately, the mouse performed so poorly, I replaced it within a week or two. The mouse pointer would stop midway and then act as if the mouse was not plugged in constantly, then work again like normal...only to "lag out" again shortly after. I tried a new battery, although the battery that was in it was also supposed to be new, to no avail. I tried using different usb ports, but it never changed. I got about 5 minutes of uninterrupted use out of it when I took my wife's plain, black $5 mouse pad to use. Five minutes later the problems returned.Microsoft makes some good and bad products. Unfortunately, this one did not work out too well with my desktop. Even with a USB extension port that put the receiver within less than a foot of the mouse.
Hi,I got my IPOD @ COMPUSA before I headed off for Europe for 6 months -- BIG MISTAKE! I tried to get connect my unit to my Win XP laptop and ended up getting an error message on the screen. I called HP Tech Support who not only had no clue what the error message meant (the unit displayed a folder with an exclamation mark on it), but they also had no process in place to help if I was calling from outside the US. I will end up having to send the unit back to the US and pay for it (!!!) and they'll then send it back to my parents only so that I'll have to pay to get it shipped back again! SO STAY AWAY OF HP SERVICE, wherever you are....
I knew from the beginning I did not want an ipod because everyone had one. My sister owns a Sony NW-E507 Mp3 Flash player and she enjoys it a lot. So, I thought I would try the Sony Walkman Bean because I thought since the NW-E507 worked so well and we already had SonicStage installed on our computer (I also did not want the same Mp3 player as my sister). Well, when I got the "bean" I thought it was pretty cool. It had a built in flash drive which was very handy, however the flimsy cover did not impress my very much. I was almost positive that within a week it was going to break... and I was right. Another thing I did not like about the bean was that the control buttons were small and it was difficult for me to turn up the volume without stopping the song or changing albums. I am usually adept when it comes to technology but this Mp3 player is a little bit tricky. I must say one positive thing about it and that is changing the time and date settings was easier than on the NW-E507 (plus, the name is cooler. ha ha)
Pros...It took less than 15 minutes to set up and install, it's compact, it can be fast(see below) and it has the duplex feature.Cons...I'll bore you to death. For starters the One Touch driver fails to provide a decent PDF image, if you want to use PDF format, you will have to use the Twain driver, I contacted tech support twice and on both calls they advised to uninstall and reinstall the drivers(quick way to get rid of you), needless to say it didn't fix the problem, tried it on another pc and got the same problem, gave up on it and decided to use TIFF files when using the One Touch function. One Touch feature won't allow you to set a default name for your documents, you have to go back and rename it. It jams about 15% of the time, especially with thin paper, don't leave it unattended if you are scanning important documents. If you use the VRS option included in the One Touch driver it will make the scanning process slower 'cause it has to convert every page it scans, otherwise it is fast. Wake up! am not finished here...PaperPort 11 is slow, I reinstalled ver.9, which is faster and works all the time. The Business Card application was extremely slow and inaccurate, I removed it. As far as the OmniPage and the other software I haven't tried it so I have no comments. The ADF tabs that keep the documents aligned are to short/small and the papers tend to move sideways.If this will be your first and only scanner you may be happy with it, however if you have used other scanners in the same price/features range you will not be happy. I have a Brother simplex flatbed scanner with ADF and it performs much better, better resolution and faster but I purchased this one for the duplex function and that it does well.I personally believe that if they fix the One Touch driver and include some flexibility in it, this can be a 4 stars scanner.
My ratings on print quality, etc. do not really apply because I was never able to print a thing. Despite the fact that this WAS the correctly specified cartridge for my Canon MF5770, the printer would only dispay a message saying, "Install Cartridge". Super Media Store customer service advised me to leave the cartridge in the machine for several hours. Seemed like a waste of time and it was. Worst of all, I was completely unable to get ANYONE at Super Media to again answer the phone despite up to 8 calls on 3 different days! We all recognize that a defective item will occur from time to time, but the total lack of availability to handle customer service has been extremely disappointing.
Died after 23 months. $500 to repair. It's better to buy something other than Sony. They are taking a hit in quality as of late.
CD player started failing off and on after a few months. I thought it was scratches on the CD discs. After a few more months it stopped reading any CD discs. I cannot find the receipt, so the warranty does not help. Cost for repair at Sony repair center is $109. A quick review of comments on the internet shows that this product has frequent CD failures. Don't take chances. If it is for your kids, don't suffer their disappointment. Buy a different model.
Ok. I've had a Linksys WRTGR54 router for many years now, and it worked fine, apart from some few connection issues where I'd need to restart the device. Now I wanted to upgrade. Thinking I had two LInksys devices before and reading the bad reviews about its newest products I decide I'll try a new brand.I tried a Netgear router (WNR1000) and returned it because it didn't have proper 150mbps wireless N but simulated it using two Wireless G channels. Then I heard about the D-Link 615 (good review on cnet) and thought I'd give that a shot. Now, where should I begin? I do know how to set up a Wireless network. I own Windows and Mac computers. After connecting the device to the necessary cables (internet & power plug) I enter the set up menu. But whats this? What a huge mess... it takes you forever to find the correct settings or menu page (and the Netgear and Linksys routers each had lil (?) fields next to each setting for the users who aren't that experienced. This one hasn't. Ok so far so good. Or is it? Checking the transfer rate on my computers it shows it's only 54mbps... where are the 300? Ok maybe I try switch on the wireless N network? First attempt: Ok, I'm in. I do a speedtest but get only 7mbps of the 23 i should have in my internet (the 3 year old Linksys using an older standard had the full 23). It keeps dropping out every now and then so I restart the device.After several hours of fussing I put it back in it's box to take it back.2 days later I give it one last shot. Connect but again it only shows 54 out of 300mbps. I switch to Wireless N only but now none of my machines can connect to the device (and they DO have wireless N support). I restart, it doesn't help. I try reset it, but oh my, it won't even reset?Ok let's try the online support. First you have to register your device... why if I'll return it if it doesn't work.There's some random online guides which are useless. And the technical support over the phone? Some super expensive hotline number charging 1euro per minute (Linksys had free online 24/7 chat!).Wow. I never thought there is a product which can pass a quality standard and still end up this bad.Yea sure, there is also many 5* reviews on here, and not all the people (like me) who give 1* just simply didn't know how to set up the device. I do it for friends and family for years and never had I come across such garbage. Stay away from this product. Or maybe, just give it a shot, it MIGHT work for you? But be sure you can easily take it back if you end up like one of the 100 users (out of 270 on here) who gave it a bad review.
My computer stopped working when I installed the memory chip. After some effort, I restored the computer by reinstalling my old chip. I would like to talk to Kingston without going through Amazon.
The product was easy to set up and was in operation in our small office in under an hour. However, the VPN functionality is unusable. I spent countless hours on the phone with LINKSYS tech support and was never able to set up a user based VPN session either using PPT or the QuickLink software that comes with the router. The buzz on the internet is that a windows machine that has at some point or another run any type of VPN software will never be able to connect. I don't know if that is true, but I returned one of these already and plan to return the other as soon as I replace it with a competing product. So, if you don't plan to use the VPN functionality this is a great box. If you do, buy something else.
Great for a few months then died - do not buy.
The connectors on the ends of this cable are not shielded properly from interference and they are loose. Subsequently, the television will shut off randomly and can happen 8-10 times per hour.
This would have gotten a great review from me -- works just fine overall and a good price except for two things. The unit worked fine with our setup and drive. However, we quickly realized that although we shut down the computer, the disk still seems to just spin -- all day and all night. This means that you either need to turn off the power switch of the drive manually each time you shut it down, or unplug it. Just over a month after I bought it, it stopped working. I can't yet verify that it isn't in fact the disk that stopped working (or was killed) -- but there is absolutely no sign of life from the enclosure or disk. This makes me really bummed.
After much work using every routing device in the house, DCHP server and simple router. I was finally reduced to using a sniffer to at least discover that the system uses the default IP address of 192.168.1.250. Thinking the worst part was behind me and actually doing a little dance, I then spent about 3 hours trying to set up the wireless network and correct IP addresses. The system simply would not respond forcing me to perform a hard reset countless times. After a firmware upgrade and another round of fruitless web setup. I finally gave up. I never got the software from the CD to even identify the device. All in all the worst experience I have ever had with a piece of computer hardware. And for someone who actually does this for a living that's saying something.
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.
do not buy umax products... it is a total waste of money.most of the time the drivers and software provided by the company does not work with the operating system you are using. in order for it to work properly you must go to their web site and download a patch that supposed to fix the problem but instead the patch conflicts with other softeware such as camera software or even the operating system (one more thing the drivers and patches at their website are not free).I wrote to umax and they have never responded to any of the emails i have sent to them. I decided to call the support center and I was refered back to the website to download another patch. (very bad customer support)
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. It is now several weeks 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?
Of all the USB adapters available on this it did not have the one I needed which is a micro usb.I wanted this for my apple tv2 so I could jailbreak it. Nuts I should have researched this product further.Not only does it not work with my apple tv2 but it doesn't work with my camera or cell phone. Who new there were so many mini \micro usb connectors.This one has the following adapters: 4 pin firewire, 8pin usb, 5 pin usb, Usb B and female usb.The input side has a male firewire and a male usb
For what I paid, I was seriously expecting an industrial-strength access point with a solid range. I have used other 3Com access points such as the 8250 in larger environments with desired results, but this one doesn't measure up AT ALL. I mounted it centrally about 7 feet up a wall, tried different antennas, different physical locations, different software settings, firmware upgrades, etc, but my cheap crappy netgear consumer wireless router gets better range, and from farther away will generate a better signal than this 3Com.Sorely disappointed.
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.
the product pulse is far too weak to provide any benefits for any tight or sore muscle areas on the body
In the past 2 months since I purchased this product for my family's desktop PC it has never worked well. One hour it works, the next hour does not. As I write this (from my laptop), I have been on hold with Linksys Tech Support for 35 minutes trying to get help from their self promoted "award winning technical support line." DO NOT buy this product; spend the extra money and get something better.
I purchased this cable after reading really good reviews and the unbeatable price. I have a Vizio TV that I was trying to connect to a PS3. It would not work with any of the HDMI ports. I later purchased a relatively cheap HDMI cable from a local store and it worked perfect.
I couldn't get this to work with my Windows ME. Canon tech support was polite but very ineffectual. They tried to blame the problem on everything but their own product. You also have to call Canon on your own dime. All I got from buying this product was a long distance phone bill, the run around, and a headache.
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.
"You get what you pay for", and well this is a perfect example!!!Fair optics and the pictures are a little fuzzy/out of focus/ distorted on the edges. Used it 1 hour and back it went!!!The Sony telephoto is 2.6 x magnification , $30.00 more and REALLY does the job!!! Don't add a lousy lens to a good camera. So Beware of this one........it's not what your're hoping for.........
Got two of them, opened one to charge it; it didn't take any charge, even after 5hrs. Now, it turns out they won't give you a refund on opend items (how else would you know the item is no-good?). I found the address to where I'm supposed to send the other dud, and I thought I would copy Amazon on my comments; I couldn't find one. Amazon claims you can contact Cust. Service from any Help page...well, try it. I learned my lesson, buy the original stuff, not wannabes, and stay away from Amazon.
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.
I have had so many problems with this piece of garbage. After much effort, I finally got the printer working with the 3 computers in my home (2 PC, 1 Mac). I had to change the password on my network, so I updated all the machines, including the printer. Now the Mac works, but I have not been able to get the Windows machines to recognize the printer. A couple months later, my Mac can't find the printer either! Nothing has changed on my network in these last couple months. And I don't have time to spend another 6 hours trying to debug this thing again.It appears that HP has seriously lost their mojo in printers, which used to be their strong suit. This printer is the biggest piece of junk since the last HP printer I returned.Never again, HP. Thanks for nothing...
First, the container is so unintuitive that I ended up destroying it to get at the damned filter. It's a slide out box, but there is no way to tell that is what it is until you have pried at every angle. Then there is the filter itself. I don't know if the glass does the job, but this quality of the housing and set ring is garbage. This is why it is on sale. The glass was lose when I finally got to it. The set ring had to be tightened by hand and is so thin... I didn't know set rings could be made so thin and still work. Once again, Celestron takes the cheap road to make more money. I have been dealing with them and their telescopes since the 1970s and quality has gone way way down hill. Optics can be great, but the hardware surrounding it has continued to decline. Arrogant Alan Hale continues to take the lead on cheap crap around great optics. Skip this filter and go with Thousand Oaks or Tele Vue.
I bought the 300 player more than a year ago... and it still works fine... it's starting to have some slight problems, but they don't get in the way of the play back of any movie. So about 3 months ago I decided to get another one for my dad... and it worked fine at first, but a couple of days ago it started to freeze at the middle of the movies and locks up. And I have to return it to cyberhome directly and it's [...] Flat Rate Labor Charge.
really want to give this guy high marks. i did alot of research before i bought it for my husband for christmas, and the reviews looked very good. my experience has not been so good. when it works, it works great. has easy to read screen, clear voice commands, simple navigaion features... unfortunatly, it has failed to work often, and trying to get garmin customer service help is next to impossible.1st problem. it would not accept personal POI's. when i tried to get technical support via internet, they never answered my email (21 days and still no response), when i tried to phone i was on hold 24 minutes and was then disconnected when i got a human (yep, some cussing going on then). still can not add POI's.2nd problem. the 12 volt cord does not seat well into the unit, so if there is a bump in the road... the unit disconnects and has to be turned on manually again, and find satellite reception again. an ongoing annoying problem. i am not sure if this is a problem common to this unit, or if my unit is defective. i intend to ask garmin when i eventaully get customer service.3rd problem. the unit stopped working totally. well, i should say, it no longer gets satellite reception. i have tried to get ahold of garmin. sent them another 3 emails... still no reply. called their customer support number (toll free number rings busy over and over) so called their non-toll free number. on hold 36 minutes. was told it was a busy day and could they call me back. left message (5 days agao) no call back. called back again 3 days ago. on hold 30 minutes. finally got ahold of a human (not in the customer service department so she could not help me) she transfered me to the supervisor... who allowed me to leave a voice mail. still nothing to date....so the moral to this review: garmin customer service is NOT GOOD. when the unit works, it seems to be great, but it only really worked 2 months. since garmin requires a return authorization number to get warranty, and the only way to get that number is to get it from customer support, i guess i have a fight ahead of me.
Suddenly my new BluRay DVD player stopped working. Tried a number of fixes and got ready to return the machine when I looked at troubleshooting and they suggested I swap out the HDMI cable. That was it -- to my surprise a defective cable.
I took a chance on this even after reading about the ugly on screen displays. And they are unattractive to look at compared with the elegant interface of Apple TV. The reason I returned it was that if you want to view your photos, slide shows, videos, TV shows and podcasts there is no on screen display! They refer you back to your iPod to manually select them. This makes the entire product null and void for anyone who does more than listen to iPod music files. It's an attractive dock but they need to go back and get it fully functional.
After 2 months trying to get it to work it just caused my laptop to crash.I kept getting a mesage the start up menu is not compatable with windows its going back to amazon after thanksgiving I'm bitter because I lost 2000 songs I had downloaded.
I purchased this camera as a gift for my son a year ago. He has had little occasion to use it. He estimates it's been used 4 times. Now as he attempts to use it over the holidays, the shutter won't open and the lens won't come forward as the camera is turned on. It is two weeks out of the manufacturer warranty. Of course, neither Amazon or Samsung wish to accept responsibility now that it's out of warranty. They wish me to pay more to have a camera repaired that's had very limited use. I certainly don't wish to purchase any more Samsung products and must admit I'm very disappointed with Amazon's response, considering how many items I've purchased through them.
This was a really nice mouse....everything I expected! However, its lifespan left me with a lot to be desired....not even 2 months past before this item just quit working. Now I am forced to purchase something new once again. Perhaps this item is still under its warranty, but prior experience with those situations led me to write this review instead. "Word of mouth" is a very powerful tool for consumers to alert others of inferior and defective products!
Shipped fast. The ends are weak and we have to occasionally wiggle the cable in the end housing to get it to work. Would not purchase this brand again. Has been a constant head ache.
Apparently, this company knows there is a faulty part in this "line" of units, but refuses to take responsibility. My friends bought a similar unit prior to my purchase. Just after the one year anniversary, the unit failed. I am now just past one year and am having the same failure. The company offered to fix my friends unit for $150, knowing they have a faulty component, why should there be a charge?So far the company is disputing when I purchased my unit(?) and I've sent them a fax of my invoice. The fact remains I have a faulty unit that I can't shut down for fear it won't start up again. Shame on Sceptre for not standing behind their product, they should have done a recall or made some other arrangement to fix the units.Amazon should be more aware of the lax policies with this provider. They(Sceptre) claim you(Amazon) purchased this moniter in 2004 and would not have had it in your inventory when I ordered it November 22, 2005.I am discusted with companies thinking a fairly expensive purchase is disposable within one year!
I don't know if it was just that this charger doesn't work on ipod videos, but mine didn't even charge. The red light came on, but when i plugged it in nothing happened. I was lucky i had the USB cord or i would have nothing. So basically, the one I received was either defective or these just don't work
I only had this product for a couple of months and the USB transmitter broke. It has a hinge that is supposed to make for better reception regardless of the orientation of the USB port. Logitech has a simmiler product that has no moving parts and has been working well for me.
I have been using this remote for about 18 months.I wanted to add another DVR to my system, and the remote lets you customize the buttons along the top: "Watch Movie" Watch TV" and "Listen to Music". I tried mapping the new DVR to one of these buttons and while the software allowed me to do it, the button didn't work. I wrote to Logitech support and this is the response I got:"Thank you for your recent inquiry about your Harmony RemoteWe are sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties using your Harmony 670. The issue with the Harmony 670 activity buttons has been logged and addressed within our system.This issue is scheduled to be fixed in our next comprehensive update. This will allow us to complete full testing and ensure that no other issues are introduced. We do not yet have a release date, as we are still in the process of defining the complete scope of this update. We do not expect this next release to be available any earlier than 8-12 weeks. In the mean time, please use the More Activities button to access your activities"So they are saying wait another 2-3 months for a bug fix for a product that has been available for 2 years. Ugh.I also wish this remote could "learn" codes like my pronto pro does. I know they have a great database of devices, but I have a video converter box (component to VGA) that would not be in their system.
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.
The USB port connection at the point of the External Drive is loose, and connectivity to the external CD-RW drive is frequently lost.I probably will never purchase another Targus product.
Whether you've read TSH or not, you'll quickly realize that Donna Tartt is an extraordinary writer. And therein lies the problem. So much of this overlong novel is composed of gorgeous, glittering vignettes that vividly capture the life of its protagonist Harriet and the world she lives in in tiny Alexandria, Mississippi. Yet they hang there like ornaments on a Christmas tree, largely independent of each other and not particularly helpful or relevant to any overarching plot or theme of this book. They're beautiful but serve no purpose.I don't know if Tartt was attempting to create a 21st century version of "To Kill A Mockingbird" but there are the inevitable parallels -- Harriet as Scout, her friend Hely as Dill, Curtis Rattner as Boo Radley -- but there is no strong guiding hand of an Atticus Finch to give this novel a clear moral compass. And unlike Mockingbird, Tartt is not spare but overblown: TLF could have been edited down to half its size and been greatly improved.If anything, TLF is the anti-Mockingbird: Harriet is continually disappointed by the adults around her, and Tartt deftly charts one summer in the life of a child who heartbreakingly learns about loss and betrayal. She's resourceful, smart, but difficult to like, as are most of the characters whom Tartt does not hesitate to endow with realistic flaws.Unlike the Publisher's Weekly review, I did not find the depiction of the "evil" Rattner family credible or comic; the many asides the author took to delineate them and establish their relationships seemed to throw TLF off track and led to some unproductive dead ends. There's almost a sense that two much stronger books could have come out of this one novel - one about Harriet's family and the other about the Rattners.If you have days to kill (as I did, reading this book on a beach vacation) then I'd recommend it for the writing alone and for the many powerful Southern Gothic vignettes. But if you want to go somewhere with a novel --i.e., enjoy a beginning, middle, and end with a worthwhile resolution -- stay away. This thin storyline, buried in a fat doorstop of a tome, simply peters out.
Being a video professional I have used gaffer's tape for over 25 years. This ain't the stuff I used to buy. Its half as thick as the old Permacel tape. Also, and this is the part that really cheeses me off, hidden in the description is that the actual width of the tape is 48mm. Well my ruler says it's more like 45mm or 1 3/4".In fairness, the adhesive layer seems to perform OK in short term testing. It does stick well and release cleanly, even sticking to itself and releasing. Still, its too thin and too narrow (for 2" tape).I guess I shouldn't have been so cheap and spent the extra five bucks for a higher quality product. Live and learn.
The TV driver and some other functions do not work even with the latest updates from ATI. This card gets super hot and required a dedicated fan in an adjacent slot. Still gets hot and sometimes shuts down the entire PC. The support on the web is extremely poor. It always defaults to the same page. I use Windows XP PRO, P4 3.6GHz, 2 GB DDR2 RAM.
I've used the memory card couple of times and now it's not working anymore. I couldn't figured out why there's no pictures in there. All my pics got deleted :-( I also have a 1 GB and it's still working.
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
The seller got this to me very quick and was very professional. The cable, if you couldn't tell by the price, is cheaply made. The metal ends of the cord were flimsy and after I plugged it into my computer and television and turned on the TV, the metal ends had pulled off of the cable.
DONT BUY DONT BUY DONT BUY DONT BUY DONT BUY DONT BUYSorry for the caps, but really, I loved this inexpensive, cute, tiny mp3 player while it lasted. But it was a short lived romance. It died on me less than 2 months after I got it. All of the sudden, it just started saying "FILE SYSTEM CORRUPTED!" And just goes on and off saying the same thing. When I plug it in to "reformat" it, which is how the instructions say to fix it, my computer doesnt even recognize the player as being plugged in. I tried six ways to sunday to fix it, you just cant do anything with it from that point, it's garbage. It was wonderful while it lasted, but now it is a $98 PIECE OF JUNK. I'd swear they put it together to make it look like your fault and die just after you managed to lose your receipt. Ha ha. From what i've found, this is a VERY common problem.ALSO, I bought a RCA DVD PLAYER from best buy, and that also broke, after only the third time i put a dvd in! I think RCA is in the business of making millions by ripping people off. They must have minimum wage employees who dont give a $%#* putting their electronics together, b/c the lack of craftsmanship is ridiculous!! Pay a little more for a trustworthy brand, it will be worth it. Thanks for reading, hope this influences your decision.
I first installed the program from the Logitech CD that came with the webcam but it gave me a lot of problems -- it slowed down my computer and gave me the blue death screen (which eventually makes it restart). I uninstalled the program and decided to just "plug-and-play". It works okay then. Picture quality is fine as it adjusts accordingly to light changes. However, the sound quality is TERRIBLE! There are random LOUD static noises every so often which would be my biggest complaint with this product. I tried installing drivers for the webcam but nothing seems to fix the static. I'm unhappy with the product but I'll just deal with it until I could afford to buy a better one.
I was pretty excited about receiving the Zen Micro for Christmas this year and that excitement stayed with me for about four months following that.It's a great alternative to the Ipod; holds more than the Nano for the same price. The controls may be too touchy for some, but you learn to get used to them and they didn't bother me too much after a few hours of using it. I wasn't too fond of the Itunes imitation program for uploading songs. For some reason it made copies of every song I had, which caused a horrible mess on my media player library. The song quality is excellent and I never had any problems with it until about a week ago. I would have given this thing 5 stars prior to that.Last week my Zen Micro wouldn't turn on for some reason or another. I could get it to turn on by connecting to my computer with the cable but that does me absolutely no good. I don't know if they poorly made the power switch or what, but it's really a dissapointment. I really wanted to enjoy this player. I loved the fact that it's different from what everyone else has. I've seen a million ipods, but only one other Zen Micro. It's too bad they didn't spend more time constructing these things, because they have the potential to be great.Anyways, I went to Best Buy today and they told me that the Zen Micro 6 GB has been discontinued. I have the [...] year warranty so they'll be able to replace it, but with a different player. I could have gone with the 8GB color Zen Micro, but I am not willing to take another chance with a Creative product. I'm paying the extra $[...] to purchase a 30GB Ipod. I don't care if everyone has them; at least I know they're reliable. My advice: unless you're willing to take a risk, go with an Ipod instead. [...]
This skin looked pretty good and was thick enough to protect my nano, but I repeatedly had to struggle to get the click wheel to work. This was a real pain when adjusting the volume and trying to skip forward (it would press the middle button rather than skip forward). I just stopped using it and gave it away.
Speaking with a year and a half of experience with this product, you'd be well advised to look elsewhere. Unless, of course, you enjoy trying to get the attention of Tech Support, doing firmware updates, and risking data.
This is intended to be a convienient device, which it would be if it came with all of the parts. The one thing it is missing is critical... that is the plastic insert that guides your camera so the jack fits into the camera. I called Kodak, and after I was forwarded to 4 different numbers, I was informed that the insert is no longer available. Apparently the insert was supposed to have come with my camera, but it's long gone (if I ever had one). I was willing to buy the insert, but I was very disapointed that Kodak doesn't do a better job supporting their products.
this thing will work fine with flash/thumb drives, but I have 2 different kinds of hard drives (iomega, WD in a generic case), and it refuses to power either of them. Dreaded "supply exceeded" in both cases.WTF is the use of having a *powered* USB hub, if it doesn't provide enough juice to do the job?I got this thing free from a former job, am throwing it away. Not worth the price, even if it's free.
It looks like the power on button disconnected or separated from it's socket and it will no longer turn on. I thought at first it needed a reset but that wasn't the case. I don't think there was a major power surge because my other surge protector on my computer wasn't affected.Admittedly I used the power on button daily to reduce power vampirism from the equipment when off but still, for this much money you'd think it wouldn't fail like this.2 stars for working well for over a year before abject failure.
This product takes more time to figure out then it is worth. It was useless with basic road signs in French or French menus. One really bad example is that you can find a useful phrase and ask "Where can I go handgliding"? Wow, that will come in handy over and over. It is so bad as a translator that I would never recommend anyone to buy this product, you would truly be wasting your money.
Followed all of the directions - still couldn't get it to make a peep. Don't waste your time or your money trying at any price,
I bought these in April after an extensive search for great sounding headphones. I used Sennheiser at my workplace, so I was eager to get these phones. The sound has been great, and they made my commute much nicer as l listened to my music on the bus. However, I noticed that the plastic coating the wire was no longer attached at the jack. I tried to remedy this with electric tape, and this worked fine... until today. When I pressed play on my ipod, I was devastated to only hear sound from the right phone.I love the Sennheiser's sound quality, however, these are not the most durable headphones. I used them everyday and I am not sure what would cause the coating to detach from the jack. Needless to say, I am very disappointed.
The unit functions very well as a printer and copier but I've been unable to get it to perform as a scanner/fax for my straight-stick Dell machine operating WindowsXP. Repeated consultations with Epson customer service have not resolved the problem, which is evidently resident in their software package. Getting Epson to respond intelligently and consistently was almost impossible. Nearly all commands to the printer now have to be entered manually: the smart-scan and control panel functions simply won't launch. You'll also find you go through ink cartridges quite quickly; they are remarkably expensive but readily available on-line or at office supply stores. Too much money for what amounts to an average color printer. I plan to purchase a machine from a different manufacturer when this round of ink is exhausted.
Pro: I really prefer the fabric covered ear pads. Very comfortable.Con: The sound of these headphones is very disappointing.The package says "Enhanced Bass" and the bass is definitely enhanced; to the point of being ridiculous. These provide indistinct, throbbing, muddy bass that makes you ears hurt after a short time. You can correct some of this with drastic EQ settings by why should you have to do that?Other users say that a 12+ hour break-in period helps, but if anything, that made things worse.I think this is an attempt by Sennheiser to satisfy the same people who think good sound means rattling windows....quantity instead of quality.If you think over-driven car stereos that make the ground vibrate are cool, these are for you. But if you prefer balanced sound with rich bass, look elsewhere.
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.
Less than six months old, the DVD player stopped working. It clicks, grinds, whirls, spins, then shuts down and tries it all again. I've swapped DVD's, used some I recorded, some I bought, and cleaned the heads both manually and with head cleaners. If I had know it was made by Funai, I would have never bought it.
The buckles rub against the side of the bag and cause premature wear. I have owned this for five month and do not recommend this bag. Targus is a good brand but this bag is not good. I'd look at the KOS301, which is the following release after this (KOS300).
I bought 50 DVD spindle. Used them all with no problem. Once tried to see the movies they all started freezing 1/2 way. I called my friend and he had the same problem. It looks like I have to turn off the DVD player for about 15 minutes and wait for the DVD temperature to cool down. The normal heat generated from the DVD player is affecting the DVD disks. Once I do that, it works fine. Unfortunately I already bought another 100 spindle from Best Buy, but these were worse, I recorded with no problem but it froze all together once tried to watch the movie. I tried 5 disks with same result. I returned them with full refund. I used generic DVD from Staples and worked great. I transfered some DVD's and they worked fine. I'm using Philips now on NEC DVD burner and they worked great. After doing some research and reading some reviews on chat lines I found that a lot of people having the same problem. One person said that Memorex use the cheapest die for thier DVD's. Please be aware, they might burn fine but when you need to retrieve the data is were you'll have the problem.
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.
The packaging clearly states 2MP. Boy was I surprised by the crap photos! Upon further inspection of the box I found the fine print on the bottom that says 2MP "interpolation" - what the %$#@? It turns out that you can use the software to upconvert after the fact to be able to print your oh so crappy photos.The kids are having fun with the games and in camera photo editing (which is the only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1), but Mommy is highly disapointed.
I'm an IT professional, and I couldn't get this router to work. Nor could D-link tech support. A frustrating experience. I was setting up a very simple network - just a wireless laptop connection and a wired desktop using a cable modem. The D-link didn't work wireless or wired. Exchanged it for a Linksys, which took less than an hour to set up and it's working great.
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.
This is a report on the RCA DRC 8000N, an immediate predecessor of the unit described for sale. My 8000N was bought in December 2003 and has suffered what is described to be a mainboard faiure in the last week of February, 2005:two and half months after the warranty expires. Apparently it will cost more to repair than it is worth. Despite the other criticisms of the product, I used it only in conjunction with a TIVO for archiving-it worked well.
I ordered this screen and ended up sending it back. I think it would work OK for occasional use but for frequent use I am pretty sure it would not last very long.
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 bought 2 a bit over a month ago. One of the cables already stopped charging or syncing my iPhone 5. Waiting to see what the seller will do about it.
I did not think the wires or construction were too thin or inappropriate. However, overall rating only 2 stars because it is not a stereo plug! Maybe mine was defective, but this splitter mixed the right and left audio signals. Not what I expect for a splitter advertised to use with an iPod, in my opinion.
There is no mention as to how this product works with dial-up. This is because the results may vary. My results? Nada. Zip. I get a dial tone, but nothing more. My phone works, sure. But I can't get on the Internet. I'm going back to my 50' phone cord draped across the living room floor because this puppy is GOING BACK.
Bought this camera for a beginner camera for my fiance. She used it for about a year until we replaced it with a Sony DSC-W7(No comparison at all). While the camera was fairly easy to use and has a good design, the picture was generally poor with a grey tint to most photos. The flash was inadequite as well. Previous to this, she used an HP 635 2MP camera that didnt have the grey tint to it, could not take a clear picture to save its life. I have pretty much since given up on HP cameras mainly due to poor picture quality. Not too mention the ridiculous battery life.
I purchased a pair of these to replace a pair of AudioSource LS62W I had mounted on my deck. The AudioSource speakers were half the cost of these and sound at least 50% better. These are very harsh on the high end and sorely lacking in the bass.
Had this router for a little over a year. The router would occasionally disconnect so we had to reset the router and reconfigure everytime it did so. We mainly used this router for just regular interent access and stream videos to my OG xbox (wired). Just recently, we just started streaming through pc to xbox360 (wireless) which had no problems. However soon after, the router just completely took a crap. I attempted to reset the router mltiple times but it seems the router is completel done. It powers up but doens't supply interent access nor can I access its settings. I highly doubt this had anything to do with streaming videos. I had a good history with Dlink up to this router and I am disappointed in this router. And don't let the "N" fool you, it isn't as fast as the older Dlink wireless-g routers I had in the past. I plan to get a linksys for its replacement.If I had to say anything positive, this router is DECENT for BASIC wired and wireless networking. However, look forward to occasional router/network "farts". So in other words, I would not recommend this router unless you are a total n00b in the wireless scene.
You'd have to be high on crack to pay $11.00 for two RCA chassis mount jacks. These sell for 20 pairs for $9.00 on eBay! Don't flush you hard earned money down the toilet!
Thought it was the right one for my old backup according to the website. Turns our it is a little different size and I cant return it, so i'm stuck with a lead weight...waste of money and time.
This is my second style of Coby headphones that I have used. Each style has been awful and broken within the first few days - and I run a computer lab so I buy them in multiples, and we're talking ALL but one or two of them broke within the first few uses. This headphone was no different. I will never buy Coby again.
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.
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
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.
Although the adapter fits the sidewinder joystick - it is a waste of money....The Joystick will NOT work with this usb configuration!No drivers available- and if you search, you will see that no one elsehas been able to get it to work with the adapter either!Good idea- miserable failure!I ended up having to buy a new joystick- Saitek from now on!
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=-
it just wouldn't fit the bill. I purchased this turntable at a retailer and had problems with the manual belt slipping off, as well as errors in speed of play (as already noted by other users, and the factory-set speed control was slightly too fast as well.) After about two weeks, I exchanged it - the second model I received seemed to have the correct pitch, but the hinges on the dust cover were busted out of the box (minor inconvenience) and the player skipped on 4 out of 5 records I would play (obviously, a major inconvenience) - even brand new ones.The player looks great, and the lower price is tempting, but don't buy it - I have spent more time trying to get the thing to work than I have actually enjoying vinyl records.
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.
it took forever to arrive then we sat on it awhile before using it so now that we ran the cables we pluged this in and sadly only one side worked.not worth returning it, wont buy from them again
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.
Insisted on trying to format every disk I inserted. Would not read known good disks. Would not format fresh out of the box new disks. No Joy on 3 different machines (Win 7, Win XP and OS-X 10.6). Returned for credit.Subsequently purchased a similar unit (at twice the price) which worked fine on the same computers with the same media.
I did a lot of research and saw a lot of good reviews on these earphones. When I took them out of the box and tried them with my IPOD I could barely hear anything unless I turned the IPOD volume 3/4 up. I have to believe they sent me damaged merchandise because these were the worse sounding earphones of all time. I immediately sent them back and opted to just stay with my basic IPOD phones which seemed 5 star compared to the MDR-EX81LPs.
paid for expedited shipping. item didnt ship for 6 days. vendor didnt respond to first email, was nasty in response to second email. will never deal with this vendor again. love the product.
This player takes about 10 seconds to load a DVD movie. While playing original copy of DVD movies(Store's bought - without scratches or fingerprints), sometimes the picture will freeze and the only way to fix it is to eject the disc. On recorded DVDs, after inserting the disc, about 70% of the time the player will say "no disc".
Started out loving this remote - great color display, seemed to work fine. Only one year into using this remote the volume (up and down) buttons stopped working. About the same time, the number buttons began sticking and posting multiple presses. ( ie: entering 55 instead of 5) Lastly, the charger deck NEVER worked properly. You constantly have to tap it and tap it and wait to see if it'll engage for recharging. I can see why the initial users give this item good reviews. But, for a longtime owner... it becomes a big waste of money. If you want a disposable remote that lasts for about 1 year - this is your remote.
Do not buy this printer. I have had nothing but trouble with it- it jams every other time I print, and most of the time, it grabs 3-4 papers at once, and prints on all of them. I certainly expected better quality from HP, and this did not deliver. The printing is decent when it works, which is not often. I will be looking for a different company next time.
I've had this tripod for 4 years and have handled it carefully, but one of the leg clamps broke and pretty much rendered it useless. Can not recommend this product.
i bought this to play mp3 cds after 2 weeks it stopped working on off switch is very cheesy i think that is were the problem is.
Boy, what a disappointment. After waiting years for Donna Tartt's next book, I snatched this tome up the minute it came out. Although Tartt's writing is still sharply observed and her phrasing crystalline, there's no real narrative arc here, and the situations in the book are unrelentingly miserable and depressing. It's very difficult to write about boredom, alienation, and abandonment without making your readers want to slit their own wrists in despair, and unfortunately, Tartt's book doesn't succeed. And the mystery promised in the opening prologue is never solved--we never find out who killed Robin, which, after 500+ pages, seemed like a rip-off.
I spent a years worth of allowance on this, and was totally disapointed. The software took up half the space o my computer. The pictures wouldn't load, or when they did, they took hours (literally). My computer part was faulty, and wouldn't let me do certain things. I think it might of been just the one I got, but...I don't know. The bottom line is: DON"T BUY IT IF YOUR COMPUTER DOESN"T HAVE A LOT OF SPACE!!!! I eventually had to uninstall it because the rest of my computer wasn't functioning either.
Do not buy this camera.I bought a new one, & the Sandisk Ultra II Compact Flah memory card just would not go in. Eventually all the pins broke. The Sandisk is made in China. Buy a Nikon.
Am quite satisfied with the boombox as a CD player. Unfortunately, the Cassette player very soon after I began using it started rotating at such a high speed that everything sounded like it had been recorded by the "Chipmonks." To say the least, a disappointment.
It does what it's supposed to...but it's very cheaply made. Wire's are THIN! Would not use this if you will be plugging and unplugging a lot. If you use it backwards for two sound inputs, the volume will be lower if you have both plugged in, unplug one and the sound volume should go up.
Yep, you heard correct, my speakers sprouted wings and flew away into the great beyond and disappeared.Very sad experience and the worst part of it is is that I never actually heard these cables, once I plugged them in, turned receiver and stuff on they took off, gone, Vamoose, aloha, split, bye bye.The only good thing that came out of this experience is that the speakers are in a better place.still... sad day. Dont buy these.
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...
I am officially on my second one of these sharpeners. I will honestly say, when you first get this sharpener - you will LOVE it! It's louder than you would want, but in a middle school room - it's really not that annoying. It sharpens the pencils fairly decently. The cheaper pencils most students use don't sharpen as well, but I attribute this to the quality of the pencil and not the sharpener. The only problem is that for the price, you'd want the thing to last more than 3 months. Both of these sharpeners stop sharpening the pencils. The motor runs, but after a while, the blades don't touch the pencils. The standard pencil opening doesn't fit a standard pencil and most pencils have to go in the next size up too. I want to love this sharpener, but I just can't. I wish I could find one that would last at least one school year, buying these sharpeners are expensive and not environmentally friendly. I would say that we sharpened about 300 pencils and then thing gave us a lot of trouble.
As a computer mode DVD burner, it has all the specs of a Sony DRX710UL DVD burner -- double layer, DVD+/-R/RW, etc.But I couldn't get it to work with the supplied Nero DVD burning software, despite trying both Memorex & the "approved & tested" Verbatim DVD-R media (per Sony's website). I also tried Memorex DVD+RW, without success. I even uninstalled everything on my 1st PC and tried it all over two more times on 2 other PCs, with utter failure with every single Nero program I tried. I even bought the "full" Nero s/w (6.3 Ultra Edition), and tried all their updates (to 6.6 & patches), step by step, failing utterly with everything (i.e., "Nero Burning ROM", "VisionExpress", "Recode", "Disk Copy", to name a few) at every step on every PC at every stage in every way possible. At least 20 DVD-R disks that were wiped out during my efforts.I verified the VRD-VC10 wasn't dead by running some test s/w supplied by Sony, which did actual writes & reads on the media. This destroyed a few of the many disks that were killed during this whole experience, but it did prove that the burner worked.So, Sony pointed the finger at Nero w.r.t. my woes in computer mode.IMHO, DVD burning is not truly practical on a computer; capturing the camcorder's output via the i.Link (Firewire 1394a) cable only works sometimes (using Nero), is merely the beginning of a long series of activities that each is ridden with pitfalls, and very rarely actually worked for me. Chaptering is only possible during the capture process - a major joke. The date/time info on the tape goes bye-bye (Nero doesn't support putting it into a subtitle, and has no plans to, they said.)I did by brute force & much trial and error create a DVD from a home movie, but it took a huge amount of personal time & actually ended up working only using my Dell XPS's built-in DVD+R/RW burner. If I let Nero do the capture overnight, in the morning it was hung/dead & all for naught. It did work if I came back a couple of hours later, but who has time for that? For teenagers and 20-somethings, sure, it's fine. But if you're a person who has a life, there's absolutely no time for it.Nero's support is worse than awful. Don't even bother. They ought to be the subject of some major class action lawsuit. Their product is so horrible that I think my woes, if written down, would rival "War and Peace" for size and description of human misery. (See above for a brief overview of the things I tried.)As a standalone unit, it wasn't bad for 60 minute camcorder tapes. However, all my older VHS tapes of home movies are T-120, which means that they actually have 130 minutes of video on them. So, either I lose it or go to 4 hour mode, which results in a visibly inferior playback vs. the original VHS. Editing is difficult because there's no remote, and there's no display ability. Regarding the latter, using the analog pass-thru feature of many Sony camcorders should deal with that, but alas, I have a DCR-TRV140, which doesn't have that feature.The inability to name titles on stuff recorded in standalone mode is a bummer. Sony should have provided just a simple & small s/w program that runs on a PC instead of the piece of junk Nero package, so that one could just rename a title on a DVD+RW disk.Considering that there are now DVRs on the market that have iLink inputs as well as the VRD-VC10's Svideo & composite inputs, which provide outputs of what's being recorded to a TV, which not only support time-based chaptering but also title naming on RW disks, and which can write to DVD+/-R/RW disks (not just +R/RW), the VRD-VC10 is already obsolete. Considering further that the combined price of such DVRs + a computer-only DVD burner is about the same as the VRD-VC10, it not only does an inferior job, there's no economy in trying to do 2 things with the 1 unit.
I have had a net md minidisc player for around a year until it started malfuncioning. Then I just gave up and wanted to look for something that is more practical and easier to use.I bought a ipod nano and wow what a difference. I don't really care for all the functions that the nano has because it is used for music. But one thing that I have noticed was how easy it is to transfer songs by itunes. It is soooooooooooooooooo much easier and faster than sonicstage. Sonicstage is just a burden.Let me just say that the transfer speed from the ipod nano comparing to the minidisc players is such a difference. My ipod transfers 2 songs per second on it comparing to the awful slowness of the sonicstage. While writing this review I am going on a trip so I decided to bring my minidisc player instead of my expensive nano. I downloaded 22 songs onto the minidisc player and it took 20 minutes! I understand that the new HIMD's have a 100x transfer rate but the program never changed since I am using sonicstage 3.3. What I am trying to say is that the minidisc player might be functional since it is rather durable and consists of high battery life. But the software that is comes with, and you can't use anything else! That is unacceptable.I hope that you listen to this because you hear many complaints of sonicstage on the reviews on amazon but it really is that bad.Itunes is one of the best digital music programs that involve transfering to portable devices (only ipods) but I guarantee that you would not be dissapointed.
Very difficult to make the connection with the computer work properly. It would take up to 30 Attempts (each resulting in a full reboot) before the camera successfully made a connection.After owning it for one year the camera quit working. Which was ok because now I can buy a nicer one!
THE MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
This Hardware came DOA. It did not work with anything that it should have. I try everything that they have written in the manual, it still didnot work. I would would not recomend this product to any of my friend.
This is one of the worst purchases I have ever made, electronic or not. The Dolby Digital 7.1 is anything but; you are lucky to get 3.1. The rear surround speakers don't work unless you invoke junky old Pro-Logic. Heck, if I wanted Pro-Logic, I could have spent $50 for some ancient receiver with that 80s technology.On top of that, the remote is incomprehensible, as is the manual. It is the worst Japanese English manual I have seen for years. And the build quality is cheap, with plastic-y knobs. For $400, I expect at least some attention to those details. I mailed this back to my retailer and hooked up my old Outlaw again. It doesn't have the video upconversion, so I have some more cables to deal with, but at least it gives me honest Dolby Digital 5.1. Avoid this unit at all costs.
I had two of these units and both failed within a very short amount of time. The units would power on, but no power was getting to the speaker. I had to return them both. I ened up buying wired speakers and couldn't be happier. It takes a little more work, but you will be glad you did. Stay away from these!
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.
I purchased from Discount Jungle as a xmas gift for my wife.I was most concerned with playing mp3's from a DVD.It does play Mp3's from a DVD but you can not read any of theinfo ( folder, track etc.) on the screen.It seems that boss wasn't smart enough to use different softwarefor this unit than for the big screen.So it is imposable regardless of how close you get to make outany of the letters on the screen.For my wife and I it is a useless piece of junk that Discount Junglewill not return so be forewarned.It is useless.
this is not good as the cable developped the crack and it did not work and I had to throw
Ok, I have had this product for about 18 months. It was always a problem, and I was iffy on it. Well, now the product has exploded. In that something within the case has expanded and blown the case open. And, I have never kept it in a hot area (e.g., inside of a car -- never happened). I searched the internet, and this isn't the first time that this has happened. Archos provides lousy support and I'm just out of luck. I would never buy an archos product again.
It doesn't have enough ink. It worked at the beginning but after a few printouts, the ink started to fade. I have to take it out and shake to print evenly . I probably just had printed a ream at most only... I will try another replacement toner.
I ordered the Olympus C7AU AC Adapter for Olympus Digital Cameras from the Amazon web site. Upon arrival, it would not work at all. After three emails I was finally able to recive a confirmation to return it but was surprised when I was told I would have to pay the cost to return the adapter. When I questioned this, I received a very smart response that if I had purchased it at Best Buy the store would not pay my gas or mileage expenses to return it to the store. How absurd for an answer to an Internet sales product!! If they had sent me one that worked in the first place, I would not have had to return it. After complaining, a return label was sent to me as a "courtesy". More than a month has passed since ordering and I am still without the adaptor. By the way, it was overpriced and I wish Best Buy had the adaptor when I wanted to purchase it, but they did not.
The brand name Nikon to me indicated a reputable company with quality products. The quality of the product was fine. Well what are you complaining about? I bought this product as most people I am sure would to hold binoculars of a power or weight too uncomfortable or difficult to hold steady by hand. In words large binoculars. Now the item works perfectly on my smaller binoculars but on the larger ones like my 16 X 70 the strap to go over hold the binocular to hold it to the base is too short by quite a bit. On an expensive instrument like these large binoculars I for one would want a holding strap long enough to take full advantage of the velcro on the base flap. Uning these binoculars the strap is too short for any of the velcro on the strapto make contact with its mate. So if the binocular you wish to attach is one of the smaller or medium frame ones then I would give it high marks unfortunately It would not hold my larger frame binoculars at all let alone securely. I believe for the company to be forthright with its purchaser this limitation should be adressed in their description.
I've owned a DELL laptop for a couple of years with more than satisfactory results. Then I thought Dell's so far "acclaimed" PDA will somehow went the same direction, and selected it as replacement for my lost HP 1945 Pocket PC.Terrible mistake.Since the very first day, I've been unable to sync it via USB cable. I've managed to do it via bluetooth, but then it only can sync with my PC. Also, a month after i've purchased it, the power on/off switch started being defective, which leaded to a complete collapse of the PDA and a full replacement for a "brand new one" (Dell customer service still very good, must say) some weeks after. Since then , the "brand new" PDA keeps restarting every since and when as you turn it on, sometimes switchs off suddenly, drains battery in record time and constantly shuts off the Bluetooth port. Also, sometimes displays a message stating "battery latch has been opened! the system was put on a stand by condition to prevent data loss". Not to mention the fact that is probably the heaviest PDA available in the market, which is definitively a handicap when you spend the whole day in meetings changing places. Not to mention the craddle port, which seems made of cheap plastic and broke within a few months of use. Dell reliability reputation has going down the pan in this issue, and as far as i'm concerned, will sell this device as soon as i have an oportunity and probably purchase an HP or maybe give a try with a blackberry.
I bought this at a reduced price and now I know you get what you pay for. Canon has discontinued this model due to print head problems and after many problems myself printing pictures, I went to the message boards and discovered there is a major issue with this printer.I can fax, scan and copy okay and it's nice as I work from home one day a week. but the print issue and the reason I bought a Canon specifically for print quality is why I am giving this one star. I am ready to throw it away and buy a new printer that is NOT Canon.
I bought this to use my phone for music and internet radio in the car (aftermarket Alpine radio).HTC MyTouch4g phone thinks it is a headset and the phone goes crazy, calling random people and skipping songs all over the place. I ended up buying a $10 cable at radio shack and it works fine with my phone.Its nice and cheap, but it didn't work for me.
This bag is sold as a fit for the Kodak Z812-IS however the fit is extremely tight and beyond that I'm not a fan of the single clip connection (back of bag) to the strap. Had I been aware of this I wouldn't have purchased this bag. This single connection causes the bag to flop around more and not remain steady as you walk or move about.
I bought a hdmi cable on 23/03/2011 until 24/04/2011 today is not that what happened came with my purchase? and still sends me a message to make my purchase on this then there CADE MY CABLE THAT TILL TODAY NOT ARRIVEDOuvirLer foneticamente
This device is HORRIBLE. I HATE it with a passion and just wasted my money! Not only does the OS/Apps take a RIDICULOUS amount of memory on the ebookman, it only left me room for THREE ebooks after everything was said and done. Not to mention that I am having the hardest time finding an MMC that works with it. I can't find the lousy three ebooks once they were uploaded onto the machine and the WORST possible feature is that the batteries continue to drain even when the machine is OFF. So EVERY single time I have tried to use it I have to reboot everything, I lost all of my info including my OS/Apps, so they all had to be reuploaded EVERY TIME I HAVE TRIED TO USE IT! So what is the point of an on-off button????? And when I called Franklin when I was having problems with the stupid thing, they informed me that they had sold the product to another company and when I called THAT company all the guy could tell me was that if I wanted to send him my machine he would figure out what was wrong with it and send it back to me....umm yeah thats gonna happen! No wonders Franklin got rid of these pieces of junk!
Luckily I bought this unit from Sears as a 'floor' model. Reason I'm lucky is that Sears 'burned in' the unit for me for several months, and when I bought it they gave me a good price and the 1 yr warranty as a new unit would get. It broke within 10 months after purchase and Sears is going to replace it with a comparable unit. Anyway, here's what I saw up until it broke and how it broke:1) Picture: FANTASTIC! Just like the other reviews, the picture of the 42HP83 is unsurpassed! Vivid, accurate colors, Outstanding contrast, and very important as the room this unit is in has 8 windows, very bright. When running DVI from my DISH HD receiver the picture is unbelievable, and the component input isn't bad either (it takes a great deal of scrutiny to see the difference, but it's there)2) Sound: Sorry I can't get into this much as I disabled the amp/speakers that are built into the unit in lieu of my HK surround system.3) Controls: Once you get the hang of 'em, menus are good but you'll have to practice how to use the buttons4) Inputs: More than you'll probably need, but then again, I was using my AV receiver to handle much of the switching, except for the DVI input.5) Maintenance (general): We live in a very dusty area so the back picks up a bunch of 'dust bunnies' that you need to clean off periodicallyNow to the demise of the unit:About 9 months into my ownership of the 42HP83, the screen came up normally in the morning, only to start pixelating after a few minutes. Almost like the pixles were overwriting each other, causing ultimately a black screen with a string of pixels across the center. Originally it stayed like this for about 5 minutes and then the picture reappeared with some pixelation, and ultimately stabilized a few minutes later. Within almost a month, that wait time was up to 25 minutes. Sears service came out 4 times and was unable to fix the problem. NOTE: as people have pointed out here, service folks in general are NOT knowledgable when it comes to these units and after replacing three circuit boards with no effect, apparently they've given up and are going to replace the unit with a comparable one.One interesting piece of info: Had I purchased this unit NEW it would have failed about 6 months after warranty expired!!!
The Webview administrative interface only works with Internet Explorer. Safari and Firefox are out. I have a Mac/Linux environment and cannot manage this switch except by CLI. The switch is going back to Amazon.
I purchased the product to use with a ReplayTV unit. I followed the instructions for configuring it (a pain; see other reviews). While the DWL-G810 would &quot;see&quot; my D-Link DI-824VUP (router with wireless access point), it wouldn't connect to it even with the DWL-G810 within a few feet of the router, using all default settings, and encryption turned off. I found D-Link's customer service to be unhelpful and ultimately returned the product. My D-Link router works fine with my wired network, but I would avoid their wireless products.
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.
The unit I ordered has a glitch where the player displays no color, excepting color bands that scroll vertically up the screen. This occurs regardless of the cable, television, or outlet i use. I was hesitant about buying a brand I've never heard of. I'll never make this mistake again
Probably my fault for not inspecting the tiny product image more closely, but I was expecting a small plastic carrying case to be included. There was none. I would not buy this product again for that reason.
Got this for my existing CD cleaning machine that has a worn out wheel. This wheel did not fit the machine, it would not stay on during operation. Useless purchase for me.
Cuando compre el articulo me parecio que cumplia mis necesidades. A pesar de haber leido otros "Reviews" sobre la falta del cargador, me dicidi a comprarlo. Quede muy decepcionado cuando me di cuenta que los controles externos son algo duros y no responden muy bien, pero me dije que eso no importaba, que seguro era debido a que es a prueba de agua. El aparato me dejo totalmente aburrido cuando me di cuenta que si se dejaba un IPOD sonando por unos 3 segundos ya el panel de control externo queda totalmente inservible. Trate de mejorar la situacion colocando un IPOD de 3a Generacion, otro de 5a Generacion y hasta un IPOD Touch y con ninguno funciono bien. NO compren nunca este producto.
This product began issuing a high-pitched squeal from all speakers, in all modes after only 6 months. It was replaced by the selling dealer at no charge, but after only two weeks, the "up" volume control button became inoperative. E-mailed the manufacturer 3 weeks ago. No response.
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.
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
Well, all I can say is that my experience with Apple and their Macbook Pro (MBP) has been a total disaster! I ordered my MBP on May 30th, and since then I've had three(!) replacements due to terrible build quality. The first MBP went back because the case was buckled above the battery, the lid didn't close properly, and it kicked out huge amounts of heat. The second MBP went back because the screen catch was broken on delivery. My third, and final MBP is about to go back because the LCD has extremely uneven illumination and the lid doesn't close properly (one side closes flush to the keyboard, whilst the opposite side has a gap of almost 0.5cm). My advice to anyone considering a MBP is to wait until they have ironed out their quality control issues. I was a Mac convert, but I might just convert back :-(
The only thing these cables are good for is hanging yourself for buying such stupid useless cables. Both arrived defective with no audio. After contacting the seller they decided that refunding 1/3 of what I paid was sufficient. If you buy these after reading this you are an idiot and deserve to be ripped off.
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
Installation was easy. Charged and worked fine at first. HOWEVER, stopped working (can't chage at all) after 2months. ONLY 2months! Claim return to the seller. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AT ALL.
This is was my first camera. Slightly overpriced (I paid +- 167 uS$). It's heavier than you think. Uses 4 AA batteries that drain rapidly, it's fast enough to take photos, but I dont like quality of them. Seems granulated.. it's no crystal-clear picture to me.
A piece junk, did not work for longer than 3 seconds, and it broke before I was able to do anything. I simply threw away $32.
save your money, I bought this at rat shack. nothing but noise, especially with movies, with music you can hear static in the background and a couple blips that get louder. I thought it would get better once the battery got fully charged, but it didnt matter. I had bought the radio shack version of wireless (infrared) headphones and they were alot better. the only problem with those were, that you couldnt leave the room and if someone walked if front of your transmitter you would get static..... also if the dvd player is going you get feedback from the motor.maybe I'll just stick with the 15ft. cord
I bought this dvd player, to play the 50 dvds we already have and we tryed 40 in this machine and only 2 would play.It was a real disapiontment.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT or ANY OTHER TOMTOM PRODUCTI purchased my Go 720 December 2007. It has had a few problems but generally worked as advertised. It synced with my V3 the first time and I found that the turn distances were acceptable, close enough to tell two close streets apart. But it really doesn't matterThe reason for the 1 star is because I can't give a 0. About 3 months after the warranty ran out and my screen went black. I called TomTom support and was told that if it were in warranty they would replace it. If it is out of warranty buy a new one. That's right, they told me they would not fix it at any price. You are on your own, we don't sell parts and we won't tell you how to get a third party repair. Good luck. Hope your battery doesn't die. Oh, buy the way, we will give you a discount on your new unit if you buy from us at full price. Yeah, right.I now have a $350 paperweight.
I bought two of these to run satellite signals to TVs using coax cable. They started out okay, even though the video quality was bad, but developed an awful audio buzz after a year, or so. It got so bad that I stopped using them. I figured the poor audio and video was just the nature of an RF modulator until I purchased the Audiovox version. Now I know I wasted money on Belkin. The Audiovox sound and picture is excellent. I wish I would have purchased them in the first place.
I have been using this software to create video files from my owned videos to my Zune. Apparently, Acorn media stuff will not work. I have tried downloading the entire disk then converting also, but still no luck. I have found some work arounds in a few cases, but never with Acorn media items. Despite the problems, I have been able to create several video files and put them on the Zune as long as they were not Acorn. Still, it is very time consuming for someone no too technically oriented (like me). I have several series of new videos I would like to store as Mpeg4 files for travel use, but several of them will not work. By coincidence, they are all Acorn media related items. I never thought to consider who is behind the recorded product before, but now I will avoid anything from Acorn. In summary, I have had a mix of success and frustration, but the frustration seems to lurk at the end of the day...
I have been looking for a good wireless keyboard with built in mouse for some time. I have Media Center and I really wish I could control the PC portion from the couch. When I saw this for sale, I just had to have it. I immidiately took it home, hooked it up, and was sorely disappointed. The keyboard works fine. The Media Center specific buttons work fine. The mouse control is so bad I thought I had a defective unit. Alas, I found other reviews on the net indicating that i did not. The mouse looks like the little pointing device on Thinkpad laptops. It isn't. Rather than just pushing to the side, you have to push down to make it work. It seems that you have to push down in the direction you want to go. This means if you want to switch directions, you have to let up and push down in another direction. Trying to get the mouse onto anything is an exercise in frustration. If you want a good remote keyboard, consider this. If you want a remote mouse too, stay away. Mine will be going back to the store.
this lens was ordered as new but came with a LOT of dust inside on the elemenst. Also was slow to focus.
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.
My title says it all. This light, at least the one I received is very bright, will definitely light up your case in an Ultra Violet bluish color, but will not act as a black light. I may have been shipped the wrong item, because some of the other reviewers were very satisfied with the black light effects, but mentioned it was "Dim". The reason I suspect I was sent the wrong item is, I ordered another "UV" CCL from another source and it works as a black light just fine. It high lights everything in case that is UV reactive, but is Dim as described by reviewers here. The item that worked was from "Sidewinder Computers". The one that doesn't was from "Amamax". Another note, the one from "Amamax" was ordered Jan 21st and got lost or not shipped. They shipped a replacement that arrived Feb 9th. Long story short, not satisfied. Won't take chance on Amamax again.Chapter ll: (MSG to Amamax):Hi, I finally received this order after your second attempt, but soon after plugging it in I found one of the tubes is starting to fail, it had wavy lines running thru it. also, this CCL is not what I ordered. It provides a bright "violet" color but doesn't act as blacklight. I ordered another "UV" CCL from another source and it works as a blacklight just fine, It highlights everything in case that is UV reactive, but is Dim (like a blacklight should be).I wanted to return this but discovered since it wasn't sold and shipped by Amazon that I have to pay return postage. Not worth paying $3+ return shipping on a $6 item! I learned a lesson here!Regards,twin4az
My battery failed after two days. After opening my ipod and messing with the battery a couple of times, I found that the connection between the wire and the battery was the issue. There is a soft gummy like material along the edge of the battery where the wire connects. By compacting the area, I am able to get 1-5 days of good use out of it. Unfortunately it still becomes disconnected at random times. I have not taken the battery apart, opened up that area, but I may do so soon. Returning the product seems like a waste of energy if I can get it to work consistently.
Beware, using this cable will not allow you to have digital sound from your Xbox at all, which most people care about if they care enough to buy an HD cable...I went from having no HD and digital sound, to HD but terrible sound.
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 bought the TomTom for my daughter. We liked the ease of use and clear directions, but it was clear that this was a defective product from the beginning. The cord that came with the device would not charge it. We bought a new cord. That also didn't work and it became clear that the problem was with the unit itself. It requires a person to hold the cord in the unit to make enough contact to charge the unit. Even that does not do a perfect job - who wants to hold a cord in a unit for hours while it charges?My daughter tried to make do with it while she was away at college but it came to a point where it would not charge at all. She brought it home and I found after some research with Amazon and TomTom that it was too late to return it. I am out nearly $200. Buy another more reliable brand.
The sound is clear, but carries no base. I have a pair of Sony MDR-CD180 I paid $20.00 for that I was going to replace; I needed more volume and not loose sound quality for my MP3 player. These headphones are not it! Even at low volume all you get are the highs, there is no depth to the sound at all. I guess it all depends on what you want them for. If you listen to Heavy Metal, save you money, on this series anyway. The more expensive series may be better but I'm not going spend more money on something that may or may not give me sound quality I want. They look good sitting on the shelf though!
Do no bother to buy this gadget. It is almost impossible to set up, while once the configuration is over, it will not deliver its promise of expanding the range of the broadband. Very disappointing.
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.
If anyone has the piece between the main device and the headphone jack that they can send me that would be great. I could revive the player otherwise it's dead...
I got the HP iPod as a gift, and even after three days of playing with it I still haven't figured out how to transfer songs from my iMac to the iPod. This one comes with instructions for Windows users, but not for those who have Macs. The Apple website has instructions for those with the regular Apple version of iPod, but nothing on what to do if you have this version and are trying to use it with a Mac. Additionally, Apple tech support won't help (because I have the HP version) and HP tech support won't help (because I have a Mac). Everything seems to agree that this iPod theoretically *should* work with my computer, but you're very much left to your own resources to figure out how to make it happen. Mac owners should save themselves the headache and avoid the HP iPod.
image burn is a huge problem. I haven't yet seen any off of TV logos (yet), but after playing xbox on this display i have one in the corner. I noticed this after I just rented a game and had played it for no more than one hour.I had done lots of research before purchasing this model and was impressed with the reviews. My personal experience with the set has not been as good. Artifacts all over, even on HD broadcasts. Watching the winter olympics on HD was nice, but especially on snowboarding events there were blocky artifacts. Color bleeding is evident, especially on Master Shake on Aqua Teen Hunger Force. I'm not an expert by any means, so i paid to have it installed and calibrated. At no point was i warned about image burn, in fact i was told it wouldn't happen..."oh this is 5th gen plasma they got rid of that problem..."Overall I can't recommend this set at all. Artifacts, color bleeding and image burn after less than hour is unacceptable for a set at this price.
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.(I returned mine)The zoom buttons should be designed away from the shutter.
didn't see my parallel port, software wouldn't allow a key for 128 bit encryption, all in all a busttry the linksys--no knowledge necessary, wizard does it all
I seriously cannot fathom how anyone can be happy with this product. I have a very high quality tuner/reciever that could not even pick up a clear signal from the TuneCast II from anything over a foot away, regardless of the frequency chosen.
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.
I am a teacher who spends a lot of time sharpening pencils everyday. I don't let my students sharpen pencils because it is a time consuming disruption. I thought the "School Pro Heavy Duty" sharpener would be perfect, based on the words in the product's name. Unfortunately, I went through two of these sharpeners in one school year. For my second purchase, because each unit cost me $50 at the time, I purchased a service agreement where I could replace the unit if it failed, free of charge. Well, that store went out of business. I now have two broken sharpeners sitting in my garage.I found it frustrating that despite the auto-stop function, pencils sharpened with fat points, which caused bulk and made it easy for the pencil leads to break off. I was constantly having to resharpen pencils because of this. And that was difficult too. Because the sharpener did not do a very good job of re-sharpening broken pencils. It took at least 2 tries. I was hoping that this kind of sharpener would just sharpen pencils...thin enough to write with and not break off. For my students, thinner points are harder to break off than bulkier ones.My other frustration is that it did a bad job of sharpening color pencils. Again, it would sharpen fat points, creating more bulk and thus broken color pencil leads. Color pencils have a softer lead. If the sharpener cannot handle these kinds of pencils, it should say so in its packaging/product description.Lead pencils and colored pencils are a mainstay in my elementary classroom. I lose my momentum in teaching when I have to spend time "fixing" the sharpener to sharpen broken pencils. A new school year is upon me, and I now have to research other brands to meet my needs. Bummer, because I have used other X-Acto brands for technical drawing purposes, and they have lasted me for years.
Buyer Beware! This cable is advertised as a power and data cable, but has no data capability. The picture is not even close to accurate. The cable I received was a flimsy retractable cable.Again, this cable has no data capability. Overcharged for shipping and product- not even worth sending back to the seller...
If you have a samsung, get a certified category 2 cable. This one causes too much flicker.
These ear buds have inconsistent volume side to side. The right side failed completely after only 30 hours of use in less than 1 month. Waiting for the manufacturer to honor the warranty.
I'm a teacher, so keep that in mind. I've had a few of these, but all of them broke down after about 6 months. Tons of use though.
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.
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.
A couple of people have complained about this card having high density chips, which are incompatible with their system. This happened with my Oct. 2000 Dell Dimension 4100. According to the person I spoke to at PNY's technical support (1-800-234-4597), since the high density 133MHz chips are *not* downwards compatible to 100MHz machines, but the low density 133MHz chips are, the 256S100, despite its name, actually contains 133MHz chips. (I suppose it is cheaper to inventory this way.) And they are low density. So the 256S100 is the correct choice for someone like me whose specs call for a 168 pin DIMM of 133MHz SDRAM, but whose computer cannot handle the newer high density chips. What seems to have happened--which I learned from Viking Components tech support as I was comparing with their cards (compare their DL3264M with their PC13332X64-CL3: the specs are the same, and sometimes the cards are identical, but the second is guaranteed to be 16 low density chips, whereas the first may or may not be 8 high density depending on what they have when they ship) is that if the card makers have them, they put high density chips on their cards; otherwise they put on the low density. This of course--and inexcusably--makes the compatability information on the card-makers websites obsolete, and leads to problems like those seen in some other reviews, which I also experienced.So I would like to suggest getting the 256S100 if you have any doubts about whether your computer can take the high density chips. The 256S100 is indeed working in my computer, and my BIOS claims it is 133MHz, despite its name. But what you should really do is call tech support and make sure your computer can handle the card before you buy.
I'm using this with Time Warner Cable in Dallas, TX. It was intermittent connection issues. It looses the upstream connection every few hours and I have to disconnect and reconnect the coaxial cable. Two months later and it is still having problems. My advice is to buy a different modem. I switched with the SB5101U and am having no problems. The SB5101 is a piece of junk and trying to get warranty repair through Motorola is a nightmare.
The twist to fit does not work very well. They are very uncomfortable. Not the best sound quality. I was adjusting the bud in my ear (which you have to do often to try and make it more comfortable) and it snapped off of the bar that connects to the bud. Now it is holding on by the wires and starting to make a cracking sound. I recommend that you do NOT buy these.
I'm rather serious when I say this is possibly the worst purchase I ever transacted. Every other dvd player I've come in contact with has far surpassed this ... machine, which has given me three-something years of agony and rage. Its response from the remote control is relatively long, it freezes up on some of my dvd's, screws up on reading the disc if I use fast foward or rewind, and is incredibly slow. When I first bough this, I wasn't expecting anything great, but at the same time, I did not expect for it to be of such low quality. I give Konka the Black Mark when it comes to this product.
I bought this unit because a DLink Sales Rep said it would be perfect for my application. Hah! It doesn't work at all (I hope Amazon will let me return it). The first thing I had to do was upgrade the firmware - no instructions on how to do this, but for the uninitiated: you have to download the .ftp file from Dlink, move it to the Dlink Firmware folder on your computer, then get the AP Manager to see your unit (that's another story involving IP addresses - again, no help from the install documents), and then you can install the update. I finally got the DWL-2100AP to see my network, but never could get it to talk back - it just sent gibberish. The Net tech and I worked on it for most of two working days, to no avail. Spent a lot of time on the phone with the DLink tech staff too, where everyone involved said we got some bad dope from the sales staff, but that we might get it to work, provided it is compatible with the existing equipment blah, blah, blah... My assessment of Dlink and the DLINK DWL-2100AP? Poor pre-sales support, poor post-sales support, confusing tech support, and poor documentation/install instruction for a product that may be (but then again, may not be) compatible with your existing equipment. What's up DLink?
I ordered this item November 7, 2006 and still haven't received it, as of February 20 2007. I keep getting emails saying that it's been postponed over and over. I called Amazon and they don't know anything. Be prepared to wait a veryyyy long time! If this item ever comes maybe I can write a review. Until then, I am waiting for an explanation from Amazon as to why this item is not being shipped.
I was excited to buy this remote after reading some good reviews in a magazine. However, the batteries lasted less than a week; slight vibrations turned it on. Also, the screen was difficult to see during the daytime, even at the brightest setting. After less than a week, I'm packing it up to return.
its terrible I hate it I got mine for christmas and now it doesnt play songs
After many years of photographic experience, having earned a living with cameras for the past four decades. I started out with a 4x5 Speed Graphic and latched onto a 35mm SLR almost as soon as Pentax made them available, so I can speak from hands-on experience.This camera--the 950 Coolpix model is a royal pain in the ash! Not only did they jam so many features into this little digital wonder, including video, but the controls used to select all of them are downright confusing and VERY not intuitive. The optical 3x zoom is nothing special, the standard lens is not wide-angle enough and the resulting photos are no better than some of its cheaper rivals. My suggestion? Purchase the CP800 if you can, its not jammed with as many high-megapixels, but its convenience, fast operability and consistent results play a huge role! Convenience in taking pictures is paramount for me and when the light is low and the controls become difficult, NO THANKS! Give me the easier to operate Nikon Coolpix 800 any day over this BRICK!
It has too much noise. Even I purchase noise filter and attached, it still has noise. There is 3 channel on it. All 3 channel has noise.
WARNING: IT IS NOT THE SAME AS THE STICKY FILM. YOU CAN DO NOTHING WITH THIS FILM!I have bought this film instead of the sticker film multiple times, and this was a HORRIBLE mistake. This is not the sticky film. You can't do ANYTHING with this. I use my i-zone quite often, but this is a REALLY BAD product.
Its my own fault for not specking this correctly, I probably would have known if I read all the specs.It will not adapt a 1/4 headphone plug into 1/8 because there is only a mono connection. Search Moon Audio at google, they carried a high quality adapter, no one else will. Grado and sennheisers adapter both come from China and are really cheapy..
I received the eBookman 911 as a gift last year and have been frustrated with it ever since. My main complaint is uploading the operating system into the unit because the unit doesn't come with a CD. Ever since I changed my PC's operating system to Windows XP, the eBookman has be come a bigger nightmare to operate. Because the unit doesn't come with a CD, one must download the operating system. For some reason, the unit doesn't remain connected to the computer during the download of the operating system; this leave the computer hanging. When you attempt to cancel the download, the program will not respond; so, you have to use Ctrl-Alt-delete to end the program which causes more problems on XP. When you attempt to turn off the computer after using Ctrl-alt-delete, eBookman's program somehow prevents the computer from shutting down; one has to manually turn off the computer; and then watch the computer do a scan disk when it reboots.Several attempts, which causes you to reboot the computer manually each time, has to be made before eBookman finally downloads the OS without disconnecting prematurely before the download is complete. Then eBookman has to download the new OS to the computer. Again, eBookman disconnects prematurely during the middle of the download which hangs up the program and which hangs up XP when you try to turn off the computer so that you can try again.When the OS is finally uploaded, eBookman works great except that battery life is short. I purchased last year a power pack which is suppose to run the eBookman from my wall socket. I thought that when the unit was hooked up to the power pack that the batteries would not drain. Guess what, the batteries still drain even when the unit is plugged in, although they drain at a much slower rate.My last complaint is customer sevice. Last year, you could contact Franklin by e-mail if you had problems. This year, Franklin discontinued e-mail support; so, now you have to make a long distant phone call, which isn't an 800 number, if you want support.I don't think that Franklin really engineered this product well. Spend the extra dollars and buy a Palm or a Sony.
I charged the battery used it for a very limited time ,it did hold the charge at ALL. I am dissappointed with the product I was hoping to get home movie made with my son as he left on deployment,THAT DID NOT HAPPEN...Regretfully disappointed customer,Melissa F
This item is pretty cheap. Most of the lights for the bottom portion didn't work and it didn't fit very well and kept falling out. Talk about annoying and dangerous as you are cruising down the road. One positive is that the wiring is basically plug and play and gets you past trying to figure our ford's impossible wiring. This one positive is enough to not give it one star.
I bought this cable along with a much more expensive, high quality version from Walmart. I compared them side by side and after a number of us viewed them both we decided we couldn't tell the difference.The cable worked great and was of high video and sound quality.Buuuut! Here I am just 4 months later and the thing is DEAD!!Since it was only a couple bucks, I *MIGHT* try again with the cheap cable.Keep in mind...there's a REASON it's being sold so cheaply.:(
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.
I bought three of these mice and liked the price, as well as the ergonomics. However, two of them have completely failed after seven and nine months. Either the transmitter or the receiver gives up the ghost. I will be getting Logitech V220 as replacements for these pieces of crap and will never buy them again.
dont buy the iPod mini...because you can have 5 TIMES the capacity for just 50 DOLLARS MORE! Buy the NEW iPod 20GB and you bill save $$$...$300 is a lot cheaper than 5 ipod minies!
I agree with everyone else who has put in a negative word about the lifespan of the Canon 104. I work in a fairly busy office and we just purchased a Canon laser all-in-one a month ago, and when we started noticing having to change the toner every week (!!!!!), I started keeping track of copy/print counts. Even at the lowest density settings, the most we've ever been able to get out of 1 cartridge was 1,300 prints -- a far cry from the advertised 2,000 prints. We are at the point that we will probably return the printer and go with something else. The only reason I gave it an extra star from rock-bottom is the ease of use (hey, if we have to change the cartridge weekly, might as well make it easy to do!).
Don't spend your hard earned money on this junk, I cannot trust another Microsoft mouse ever again. I just returned this newly bought wireless mouse to Fry's for another one (should have saved the box! I would have gotten a refund). And guess what? Same problem! The left and right buttons only work when they want to!
NORMAL TYPING:Thankyou fr readig this review. this is nta tpo,thissanaccurat depictionof ow responsie the keysare onthe keyboard.HERE IS THE TRANSLATION:Thank you for reading this review. This is not a typo, this is an accurate depiction of how responsive the keys are on the keyboard.That second paragraph, and all the rest of this review, were extremely difficult. Making sure you are getting the letters you want to actually type out is much more difficult then it should be. The problem seems to be the sensor inside each key is just too small for he size of the key itself. I press a key and feel like it has accepted the letter, but the silicon contoured around the sensor and doesn't actually trigger the sensor.I feel this keyboard is going to train me to type as if I am texting on a cell phone - everything in shorthand. Not what I intended.Save yourself the headache and buy a more expensive one. And honestly now my finger tips are sore from pounding on this keyboard.So disappointed, Brady
These reviews are dead-on. Believe me. Bought one of these a couple months ago and have had all the same issues with dns and vpn. I've owned a previous 802.11b linksys router and it was flawlessly for over a year up until a week ago but that's another issue and the reason I won't buy another linksys product. The WRV54G should be recalled. I've been on the phone with tech support, written emails, returned the item to place of purchase for a replacement, returned a 3 router to linksys for another replacement because I couldn't believe I would get a 3rd router that was defective. Sure enough the SAME problems plage this unit. The authoritative dns is defective, vpn is flakey, administering the router is flakey.. freezes or hangs often during reboot. Updating firmware does nothing to fix these issues. Basically i'll eat the loss on this router since I can't sell it on ebay as a previous reviewer stated. I'd get a negative for selling a defective product. You've been warned.
it dosnt work, after a couple of days the touchscreen got unaligned, and if you try to realighn it , it dosnt work, and using the keyboard to input an adress is next to impossible now
Good idea but they could have made it a couple of feet longer. Not suitable for me at this length
This product gave a worse picture than the multiple cables I already had. Distorted, bad color. I ended up throwing it away.
Nope, no, not. On my sony blu-ray and samsung HDTV, playback looked like DVD but with snow. Ended up paying $10 for a media bridge cable and the problem was solved. I'll keep this for cable for PC to TV use but that's about it.
I liked this product, for awhile. It worked well, for awhile. Recharging it became increasingly more challenging. It slowly required ever more complex efforts to balance and adjust it in the cradle (put a coaster under the bottom end, just the right amount, and twist just ever so slightly to the right, then don't touch or jiggle it even slightly and it would recharge - get the idea?) Now it has completely failed to recharge. You'll see similar complaints in other reviews for this item.So, Logitech, here is how I function as a consumer: when I see a company that has a design flaw in a product, and they don't do anything to reach out to fix the product (remember - I registered in order to set it up?)that's the last chance you get. No more Logitech products in any category.
The Koss KEB24 Portable Isolation earbud headphones have unfortunately been one of the poorest quality headphones I have bought. In four months, I went through two pairs, both having the same issue. After two months of normal wear-and-tear, the wiring just outside of the headphone jack became loose and started to pop out. Then the sound in the right ear piece would die, come back on after fidgeting with the wiring, then die again. When this happened to the first pair, I thought maybe it was just a fluke, so I bought a second pair. After a month the same thing happened. After that I bought another brand of headphones.The sound quality and noise isolation are fantastic, up until the wire malfunctions. Please, save yourself the money and buy a pair that will last you more than a few months. This pair is ok for occasional use, but when you use them as much as I do, even storing them properly and taking care of them, it's not worth the money to buy a new pair every few months.
This has got to be the worst mp3 that I have ever used. I purchased it refurbished thinking it was a great deal at $82, but was I ever wrong. It takes forever to transfer songs. I am guess 1 minute per song. The battery life lasts only about 4 hours. When charging, the unit can not be turned off and that gets very annoying. The software is the worst I've ever seen. It uses Music Match Juke box. The software makes me rename all my mp3 files unless I pay for the upgrade. What the hell is that? I purchased a product, I expect it to work without having to pay for more. Playlist created on Music Match can not be transfered to the unit unless you want to transfer the songs again. It takes forever to create a playlist with the songs on the unit.I WILL NEVER BUY AN MP3 PLAYER FROM PHILIPS AGAIN. I WILL NEVER BUY A PLAYER THAT USES MUSIC MATCH JUKE BOX. I SUGGEST YOU GUYS DON'T TOO. IT IS LIKE BURNING MONEY.
The software install froze on a new windows system! I never got a chance to see it working, and I'm not willing to be ATI's guinea pig and waste any more time with this.
I have to say right up front this camera takes fuzzy pictures! we cannot figure out why! If we eliminate using the zoom that reduces the fuzzy pictures but we still get 2 or 3 in the roll. I recently took a picture of my daughter smiling for the first time and was so excited about gettting the film developed. Of course, there were 2 pictures fuzzy and one was the pic of my daughter smiling. I was mortified. I do not recommend this camera at all and am shopping for a new one. I did look up on the internet and not often but i did find another person with the same problem. I would have taken the camera back but it did not start this problem until 4 or 5 months into use!
I have used the Samsung cartridges on this printer for about 8 years in an application that is the same every year. I usually get about 1 years per cartridge. This one sells for a lot less, and runs out a whole lot sooner. I am now stuck where I may not have a printer when I really need it because this cartridge is running out.
HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)This cable was very cheap and inexpensive but in my opinion it is not worth it. It broke and I now have to purchase another one. I would suggest getting it if you only want a cheap fix but not if you wish to have a product that will last you longer.
Four tines I have ordered aClover Electronics ADT120250 12V/60Hz-250MA AC Adapter for Ultra Miniature Security Cameras - Small (Black)Four times I received a Wisecomm model & UHD12-500 transformer-adapter.After time #3 I communicated. You couldn't understand it, said there was something wrong with the distribution of this product. To be fair, you didn't require me to return the Wisecomm transformers or a shortwave antenna I bought at somebody's recommendation, when the radio I bought had one included.Desperately needing a power supply I ordered Clover #4 and got another Wisecomm.Insanity is repeating a wrong action expecting a different result each time.You know what that makes me.
I would definately reccomend this fine cdrw to anybody.I paid a great price for it.It works beautiful fast.Installation was easy even tho the software bundle seemed outdated for the great hardware they supplied.So i got a copy of ahead nero work beautiful spectacular.Quiet and so far 2 months never locked up once.Again i want to say this is far yet the best deal for CDRW value and performance.
Purchased this item from Bowster. After a week it had not yet been sent, so I emailed to ask why. They were prompt, but revealed they actually didn't have it in stock. They could have told me this earlier, but chose not to bring it up until I actually complained that it was taking so long to ship. What a waste of time. Don't order from Bowster!
I have purchased several hundred of these 7mm slim DVD cases in the past and have been very happy with the product. I don't know what happened with this box of 100 but while opening each case I found that the ends where the closures are break off very easily. I lose several while opening the cases. I found that best way to open the case is to put my finger in the middle and very slowly slide my finger to each end to release the closure. I never had this problem before with both single and double DVD cases. I guess this explains the difference between $16.00 per 100 vs the $24.00 per hundred I paid in the past. Naturally I urge you to stay away from these particular cases. These turn out not to be the same as I purchased in the past. There is a little lip in the center for the scene selection to slide under as well at the big holder at each end. If you view cases watch for this tab in the middle. You will be disappointed if you purchase these.
I was supposed to get an original one and got a cheap generic battery. Very disappointed....
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 am not pleased. There are not many false signals but there are not many signals period. I've been driving by cops that i'm sure have had their radar on and its not picking up anything. I do not feel confident that I will not get a ticket. It has great extra features as compared to another detector I had but if it dosn't detect well whats the point.
I wanted some inexpensive, waterproof binoculars with good eye relief. I only wanted an extra pair to put in the car. I should have used these sooner, because I would have returned them immediately. The clarity is terrible and reminds me of toy binoculars. Only the very center of the image is in focus and even the center isn't very clear. I don't understand how these could possibly receive positive reviews. Perhaps mine are defective, but I strongly recommend not taking a chance.
It keeps ejecting. When it works for a minute is sounds good but it doesn't last very long. :-(
I bought two of these cables. Unfortunately, both cameras I hooked them up to now have interference (horizontal lines) going through the screen. The other cameras that I have the original BNC cables have no interference. The cameras still work, but the interference lines are annoying and take away from the clarity of the picture.I will probably have to try a different brand of cable.
I received this as a Christmas gift December 2006. February 2007, it stopped working completely. Will not turn on, eject the CD that's currently in it, or play anything -- radio, iPod, CD, etc. I do not have the receipt anymore, and am going to have to trash it. I do NOT recommend this product, nor any other products by this manufacturer.
It worked fine when I got the adapter, but then the sound stopped working correctly after about a month. Maybe it was a lemon.
I purchased this item for my daughter through the military exchange based on the connectivity options it offered. The item came in well packaged in a double box with QA stickers across the opening seemingly indicating that the QC department check it out before shipping. First of all it appeared that the item had been previously used. The batteries for the remote where nowhere to be found, there was a quick start guide that seemed to have been crumpled into cellophane. The unit is made of thin plastic and comes with adpaters to accomodate varying iPods. Once the unit was connected to the speakers and power my daughter inserted her iPod and immediately started playing music. The sound is below average and there is no equalizaiton or tone controls to adjust it. Next up was the radio. FM Reception was fair, apparently it comes with a loop atenna for AM but that was also missing so I didn't test AM. Next up the CD, first it was an MP3 CD, no luck, a copied CD and regular CD failed as well. There are more sources that can be used, i.e. various memory cards but I had seen enough. It's now packaged and ready to be returned. Stay away from this one.
Why would Sony make a 5-disk CD/DVD changer that can't even shuffle tracks on all 5 CDs?I bought this model because I wanted something that was as good as my old 5-CD changer but could also play DVDs. Little did I know that Sony had put a 5-disk tray into a DVD player with the reading ability of a single disk player, and then jacked up the price.In addition, I have to unplug the model to reset it once a week or so. If I don't, it starts chirping like a cricket during playback.If you're looking for a good 5-disk changer, DON'T go with this model!
Highly Dissatisfied! the unit broke after 1 month i had it on my desk and only took in on 2 single day trips.
I purchased 3 of these APs with the expectation to replace 3 Cisco "b" APs and drop in. The setup used Radius for authentication which is claimed to be supported in both the online info and docs. After config (the web UI constantly has problems with cookies and forced you to re-login) the system would work. One quark was the IP address field for the radius server wouldn't accept more than one character in the forms. Up and running. However, upon reboot, the WG302 loses it Radius info and then cannot authenticate a client again. SHOWSTOPPER. After logging this with Netgear support - their response is this is an unsupported config and requires premium support. While this would be fine if it was a config issue, it's not ok given they claim support for these features and this was a required feature for purchase. They give no further support now.I would HIGHLY recommend against the extra cost of this unit given it's buggy and has poor support. Config is difficult (I had to learn how to use the command line config), the upgrades are not well documented (they imply you have to import some obscure file with tftp - you don't but...), however the unit does have good range and works (No RADIUS of course) in a basic config.
I received Version 1.0. I think that is why it is over 58% off on Amazon.com. Because they are selling off the version 1.0.I use an Airlink 325W router (G Router). After talking with support rep Ramiz, badge number 50678, it seems that I have a version 1.0 Range Booster which is NOT compatible with the Airlink that I use. His suggestion is that I return this product and find a 2.0 or 3.0.Version 1.0 will NOT say "Version 1.0" on the box. But if it is Version 2.0 or 3.0 then it will be correctly labelled on the box. Another way to tell you have 1.0 is that (1) your setup cd will say Ver 1.0 and (2) your Range Booster does not have an Ethernet Jack.Supposedly, with the Version 2.0 or 3.0, which has an ethernet jack, I need to connect my router to the Ethernet Jack on the Range Booster ONCE for setup purposes (so it can copy settings I believe) and then I will be able to expand my wireless network. My brother told me that his was easy to set up and he never had to connect the ethernet jack. I said, "wait, so you DO have an ethernet jack..." and he said, "yes, but it's under a flap, go look for it."I looked all over...no ethernet jack. I have version 1.0.I also followed the directions of one of the reviewers, disabling WEP, going to 192.168.1.240 to access the booster...and it did not work. I tried hard resetting the thing...nothing.Either (1) already have a Linksys Router and not the cheap stuff like me, or (2) make sure you get the 2.0 or 3.0 version.Hope that helps...
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 !!! ****
As noted by some other reviewers, this product is good, but the docking function does ***not*** work properly, at least with Firewire connecting to a Mac. Copying large files over the Firewire attachment (I use my iPod to store big files that I want to work on at home) bogs the computer down to the point where I have to unplug the iPod and connect it to the cable directly. iTunes connection probably works okay, but there seems to be a problem with using the unit in full firewire disk mode. I've returned my set and will try again with the deluxe version of the speakers later.
After having read all of the reviews for this item I was really excited to receive it from the seller. My car does not have a cd player so this was my one last chance at listening to good music in the car besides paying over 100 dollars to get something profesionally installed. I tried so many different fuzzy stations like it said in the directions and only one somewhat worked. The sound quality was poor at best and often I just found it too annoying to even bother listening. If I could go back in time, I would buy something a little more expensive that you are positive has good sound quality in your car. Try going to a best buy first and getting advice and then come to get it online.
This unit is riddled with bugs. [...].htmbut it does very little to fix the problems of this model. It is EXTREMELY difficult to get it to finalize dvds. The quality with the rf connection is horrible. It's a nightmare to get around on some of the menus. I would save my money and try a different manufacturer.
I bought this to split the audio signal. It did NOT work as advertised. I guess it was too good to be true.To be fair, i was using this product to combine two signals into one input. Which should have worked unless I tried to have BOTH signals going at once, but even with only one signal at a time, the product does not work :(
Add one more to the "Do not buy one of these" suggestion pile. Mine started making the noises within the first few months, and went completely dead with a year. This was an unfortunate waste of money and time.Thanks Acom
This is an awful piece of equipment. The sound quality is terrible and the range of the transmitter is incredibly short: nothing close to the 30 feet the manual says is possible. The transmission range is so short, in fact, you will have trouble using this device if your car antenna is mounted on the back end of the car, farther from the passenger seat where you are likely to keep your iPod or other portable device. I suggest using a tape deck adaptor or saving the money to buy a better car stereo to which you can connect your iPod directly.
This lens is a lot of fun to play around with. It takes excellent pictures and the 1.4 aperture creates jaw-dropping pictures in dark scenarios. For an amateur photographer, this is a really cool feature.Unfortunately 6 months after owning this lens, I realized that the macro focusing was no longer working. I own the Canon hood and a UV filter for this lens so I was taking great care of it. I had to pay $11.50 of my own money to mail it to Canon for a repair (at least the repair was covered under warranty). I don't know if there are other options out there for a 50mm/1.4 but this lens has a poor design and reliability. When the lens returned, the focus ring seemed smoother than I ever remember so maybe I got a lemon.I've read other reviews from people who say that it can easily be damaged. I recommend adjusting the focus ring to infinity before storing this lens. If it is focused at the macro level then the focus barrel protrudes far and is thus vulnerable to damage.
Not happy with sound quality. The speakers are bigger than expected and don't come with mounting bracket/arms. The speakers have metal clip on the back where you can put them flat on the wall with a nail or a screw. So this means you can't control the angle at which they point. Even if you buy separate mounting brackets, you will not be able to mout these speakers becuase there are no universal mounting holes.
Uses lots of ink. Still can't get envelopes to feed properly. Should have gotten another Canon.
Pros+Definitely better than having a dozen different remotes+The activities allow you to switch on everything you need - TV, AV, DVD to watch a DVD for example.Cons-The installation software is unbelievably clunky and time-consuming.-The default options for activities and devices usually puts the most useful functions several screens down the menu. You can change it using the software but it's a pain.-The activities need a lot of tweaking to get them to set everything up propoerly - even then, they only do so most of the time.-The battery swelled up, became unchargeable and broke the battery cover.-So did the replacement battery I got from Logitech.-It's now completely useless.Conclusion: it could make me ricotta pancakes with blueberries in bed but it would still be completely useless because of the battery/charging issue.
... does not live up to its potential.When I first saw the specs on this device, I thought it would be the perfect addition to my Home Theater. What I actually got was a finicky, volatile device that did not live up to its promise.First off, video over WLAN was a no-go for me. I've read some have gotten it to work. But, I got stuttering audio and video in my environment. Furthermore, the sustained throughput swamped my router, and it kept crashing. I had to throttle the bandwidth to about 24kbps to keep things stable. In the end, I had to build a NAS, and connect via Ethernet to get watchable video. The additional cost was not welcome.Next, I found that the built-in USB ports would recognize only one out of five of my USB hard drives. This could have been a hardware issue on my particular unit. But there have been reports that the EVA8000 will not recognize USB drives with built-in hubs. All I know is that it would not work with my Vantec enclosures, or my WD MyBook drives.Another gripe is that the firmware is not very robust. Just about any exception will crash the entire unit, requiring a lengthy reboot. In particular, some badly encoded videos I had would crash the EVA8000.Lastly, quality control on the EVA8000 appears to be very poor. My unit, along with numerous others reported on their forum, exhibited instability after firmware upgrade. My unit now spontaneously reboots during video playback where it used to be rock-solid (on that particular file). The only support offered was to RMA the unit. At this point, I am not prepared to throw more money at this thing.As well, the UI on the EVA8000 is rather quirky and awkward. I was never able to teach my Luddite-wife to use the thing.Netgear does actively develop the firmware for the EVA8000. You can sign up to try beta-releases; these are chock full of "known problems". However, official releases are not very frequent.I have just written off the $400 I spent on this thing. It might be a "neat toy" to experiment with for the technically adept; but I would never recommend it to the average consumer. I have since built a dedicated Home Theater PC for not much more than what I paid for the EVA8000, and it is working well -- even my wife can use it.Conclusion: skip the EVA8000 and build an HTPC.
I've tried this on two different Windows computers and ended up less happy with the colors than I was before attempting to callibrate. Light grays look pink, medium grays and browns look green, some skin tones look gray... My monitor may have a bluish cast, but at least it's consistent. Allowing it to adjust based on ambient lighting adds even more wackiness that I can't even describe. I uninstalled it and will not be using it again.However, a friend used the same device in Linux using different software (Argyll CMS, in particular) and it looks quite nice. So if you're using Linux I guess this thing is fine, otherwise get something else.
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 can reaffirm the other reviews. The driver software on this mouse will shut down all of your computers usb ports. I installed this mouse for someone who got it for free, but have not been able to use the scroll wheels because I can't find drivers that will support the mouse correctly, without some other problems being created by the bad software.I didn't think anyone could write drivers this terrible, if you think this mouse is a bargain, wait until you spend days trying to fix your computer after installing this.
i havent been able to fit the cable in my xbox....so bewarethough im not saying it isnt good, just be aware of your type of xbox
The playback is noisy and sound pickup is very lacking,clarity and volume are poor.I should have sent it back.Jack
Out of the box, the unit would not play a DVD to the end due to over heating and the audio dropping out. Tried several DVDs over a couple of days with same results. Plays for about an hour then audio drops out. By the third DVD the color was shifting to red images, back and forth. Zenith customer service doesn't pick up their phones either! Careful with this one!
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.
after reading the comments on the sellers return policy I decided to just take the loss and go to the store and purchase another one.. It worked!
So I got this to go with my audio technica headphones maybe get a little extra kick of volume at the gym but as soon as I plugged in this bad boy I could barely hear anything at all and it actually made the headphones sound worse than when I did not have this volume control in. I think this is better suited with lower quality headphones maybe then it would work better. Hope it find a home and put to good use
I have spent from $20-$100 on waterproof headphones over the last 2 years and I can say, without hesitation, these are the Absolute Worst of the bunch. Before I discuss this brand, I would like to say, if you are a swimmer and buy waterproof headphones, they are going to short out so be ready to buy new ones every few months. That having been said, let's talk about the H2O brand.The first thing that I could not understand about these headphone is why a bungy cord behind the neck would be so short. There is no way for any normal person to use these comfortably. Once they are in your ears, you are not able to comfortably rotate your head without pulling at least one of the ear pieces out of your ear. To solve the problem, I just removed the head piece so that I would just have the ear pieces and could stick them in my ears and swim away. Well, that was not possible because the ear pieces continuously slipped out of my ears. I even changed the ear piece covers to some that I had used in the past. The ear pieces still slipped out of my ears. I spent more time fiddling with this garbage than I did swimming.Let me just sum this up by saying, this is the only pair of waterproof headphones that I have thrown away that still worked. These are the worst headphones ever. Opt for the $20 brand, they work just fine after you cut the tips off and replace them with your own!
Unable to establish VPN connection with perfectly good IPSEC-compatible remote firewall. Have had to RMA TWO of these units. Linksys Phone support is clueless regarding VPNs or even the product configuration interface. Requires software syslog viewer to view router log. Linksys-provided syslog viewer crashes constantly making it impossible to view the router log. Settings not saved when router is turned off. Unable to use external DNS servers when using DHCP functionality, must use router for DNS (see electronics fan review). A real piece of crap from a company that normally makes reliable rock-solid products. Update as of 04.04.04: this review is with the most recent firmware (2.21 - 02/23/04) A Linksys rep informed me today that they are aware of issues with this unit and expect further firmware revisions to address them.
Installed item, with great effort, Electroline EDA-2800 did not work. All my TV's had no signal. Rechecked all my connections still no signal. Removed item and reinstalled my old unit. It worked ok. Returned Electroline EDA-2800, still waiting for a refund.
So if you are in the market for new headphones, let me make one thing clear: do your research.I didn't, and I paid a $40 cost for it. The culprit, COBY wireless headphones. They are everything that is wrong with headphones, and wireless technology today. The company did zero QA on the thing, and there is little excuse for putting out such a terrible product. Unfortunately, there isn't much protection for me in hoping I can take them back.What's wrong with them you might ask. Well let me iterate:1) batteries come not charged. Minor deductions as there is some slight validation to that.2) Sits a bit too loose on head.Now onto the important bits:3) Low quality sound. Like listening to AM radio out in the boonies4) Headset base station gives lousy indication of whether headphones are charged5) Base power button is untactile and looks like it'd easily break6) Headphone volume control makes loud clicking sound (yay for tactile) that deafens your ear when you press it while it's on your ear (oh... that's bad)7) The channel button that lets you change your receiver's channel SHOULD NOT be there, it should happen so that people get clear reception period with minimal interference. However, they do have it, it SHOULD NOT make large static hiss sound when changing8) When you first turn them on after a nice full charge. You have to fiddle with it just to get it to stop crackling. Once you do, sound comes in LOUD. Not clear, but REALLY LOUD. LIKE SOMEONE TYPING IN ALL CAPITAL.I just feel sorry for any person who ends/ended up in the same position that I have from being screwed over by the people.DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO COBY.
I thought I would use this pen as a replacement for my Belkin 4 in 1, Bad Bad idea. The black started peeling off within a week of having this stupid pen. Black and Red ink is no good (fade away). Stay away from this pen.
Like many have said, the Canon 50/1.4 is a fantastic lens, a great bargain. But like many others have also said, the autofocus loves to break, rendering it a manual focus-only piece of glass. Mine's not broken all the time - not even most of the time - but when it does refuse to work, it seems to do it at the most inopportune times. If all you're doing is taking pictures of the kids, go for it - just remember to always rest it on its back, never with the glass facing down. That's how it gets injured, or so they say. But if you need it for weddings or other blink-and-you-miss-it events, you can't trust it.It's a 5 star lens if they ever fix this issue, but until then it only gets two.
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.
Camera I got worked fine, no problems with it breaking or anything.It's also black, a good thing, you wont find others in this style and size that are black.Price is spendy for this camera, it's not very good quality, does have an auto iris, which is nice in dark areas, but slows down the capture speed. Quality of video is subpar, i had to even knock down the settings just so it would go faster than 1-2 fps. In good light, it does work ok, around 6-12fps, but when I say good light, i mean very well lit.Software that comes with webcams aren't ideal, this one i didn't even bother. I'm using Cam Wizard, works great, but that's the software, not the camera.Camera is USB1, so the speeds are slow. Like I said, it's "Just as expected" because i wasn't expecting much. If you want a good webcam, and don't care about color (main reason i got this and form factor), then get a AOC PCC-DC1120 USB 2.0 VGA Web Cam with Microphone (link below has it), works MUCH better.I wish amazon sold the following camera, it's MUCH better, and CHEAPER. Does work with 40fps as well as advertised.http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=PCC-DC1120&cat;=VIDYou get subpar for the money that's for sure with this product, i wouldn't bother again.
I purchased this printer for it's fast printing speed and long life in toner and drum, but it's really been a let down. The printer has this habit of creasing and wrinkling the paper on the first 2 pages of every print out. So now I have to send 3 copies of everything I want to the printer, wasting paper and ink. I've tried different kinds of paper, and every troubleshooting option offered to me by the fine folks at Brother, but it continues to do this. I've looked around the Internet, and found this is a common defect in the 5240 and 5250 models. It's really an inconvenience, and now I have to purchase a new printer because it's such a pain. If you love to be frustrated and angered over print quality and paper use, this is the printer for you. Otherwise, avoid at all costs.
As soon as I plugged this into my WinXP SP2 computerS I get an "unknown device" error message.
Hi,I'm just adding my 2 cents to this monitor mess. I bought my original monitor not quite 2 years ago. Today, my 3rd replacement monitor is now going bad, and I will be contacting SONY to have a 4th monitor sent to me as replacement. Every monitor has done the exact same thing, after so much time, some type of weird greenish monitor flicker starts, usually intermittent at first, and then always. My system is on 24/7, and the monitor does shut off when not in use.This monitor is terrible. Very disappointed in Sony, the new one cost me $900.A good thing to note is that SONY has been good about shipping me replacement monitors.-Jerry
Since i bought this about a month ago it has given me nothing but trouble..- Falls of the screen- The whole screen gets a green tint when you calibrate.- Pantone/x-rite support does not exist.The only god thing about this buy was amazon, super fast delivery!:)But, If youre looking at this, buy another calibrator.
I tried to mount it horizontally and it was to weak to hold up a fairly lightweight mic. Was very unimpressed.
Unless you only plan on using this router for a few weeks, don't buy it. I can echo other reviewers' complaints about the company's customer service. The only thing they know how to do is blame your service provider and tell you to reset the modem. That is literally the full extent of their knowledge on trouble-shooting device issues. I will say that the modem/router works reasonably well for a wired connection, but has TERRIBLE range if you plan on using it for a Wi-fi network. In addition, I've had it only a short time and the wireless feature no longer works at all. D-Link has refused to give me a refund. I would not waste your time with this device when there are much better ones out there, for a few more bucks.
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.
My complaint lies in the poor quality of the traverse and elevation controls.The traverse is moderate at best with large amounts of backlash in the gearing.The elevation system is totally impossible to use and absolutely worthless.I am severely disappointed in the quality of this product. It is completely unusable.If I work for 10 - 15 minutes I can barely get a view of the moon.Anything smaller is impossible to locate or hold for any length of time to be able to focus and view.I can't give much of a review of the rest of the telescope because the alignment mechanisms are so terrible.I've used other Bushnell products in the past and high hopes for using this telescope.The little voice that talks to you about the stars is to wierd to listen to for long.Plus since the control stink so bad you aren't going to be able to get there to see what it's talking about anyway.Now it's just a wasted piece of junk taking up space in my living room.The only voyage this telescope will take you on is down the road to aggravation.
cheap piece of crap. doesn't work and it looks like something from the dollar store. save ur money and buy a real one that costs more.
Depending on when you check, the price jumps from 77 cents to over $5.00. Why can't Amazon just stabilize some of their pricing? Does anyone know if there is a better time of the week to buy this and other electronic (tvs, etc.) components? Those have several hundred dollar swings in their pricing constantly. Starting to lose a little trust. Thanks for any help.
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.
The setup is tedious, help button useless, telephone assistance a joke. After spending several hours the unit was never capable of playing a dvd. The wait for customer assistance was agonizingly long and provided no solution. I returned the product and will not buy another or recommend one. This from an engineer who builds sets up computers.
outdoors this camera takes crisp clear pictures and the stop-action is great.indoors at night however flash or no flash, the pictures are really grainy. i have tried resetting the camera and no help.i don't know what to do.
This unit failed 2 months after purchase. The surge protected side lost power and would not reset. I tried to get it replaced but got no response. So I replaced it with a more expensive brand known for it's reliability (ATP).
This is my second pair that only emit sound from one headphone. The instruction book only has a couple of pages listed in English and NO customer service number.
I am not happy with this item. It will not hold the station and has a lot of static. Therefore, music does not play correctly.Very disappointed.
If you just want to look at the screens recorded, that's fine. If you want to export the file to the other device or DVD, forget this. Very limited DVD format for burning. DV output port to PC requires special device driver from Victor company in Japan. and the device file can not be found in the world. I was deeply disappointed with this machine and JVC.
This unit will not work with HDMI cables. I think the description of the product should have stated this. All the TV's I have use the HDMI cables not the old style hook up that this unit is designed for.....Shipment was prompt and I am satisfied with the seller ....except for the fact the description was not informative enough.
Do you keep track of how many pages you get per cartridge? It's easy to.I got ~88 typical pages per normal genuine 02 black - printing white pages with normal black text; never pages that I'd expect would use much more ink.large/solid areas of black. (Our Photosmart C6100 series printer tracks how many pages are printed, so it's not hard to calculate, if one just checks the page count when one changes a cartridge.) (264 pages printed using 3 normal 02 black cartridges over 3 months, total.)Continuous printing saves ink, sure, but unless there's something defective or dishonest going on, it seems ~87% of the ink in a cartridge was not used to print (but was, rather, spent keeping the printing system healthy while it was in the printer for only a month). So saying this cartridge will print anything close to 660 pages seems dishonest to me, unless my experience is abnormal.I'm going to contact HP to see how they handle a warranty request.UPDATE: NO, I think I'll learn from R. Siegfried's experience (see his review of the regular black twin pack - C9500FN140 at[...] and give up on that idea - doesn't seem worth the trouble. Contacting Amazon seems to make more sense - at least if that's who you bought from.I was looking for a comparison -HP 02 vs 02XL and found a vendor's wordpress site with some interesting (but unverified) info.It said that the genuine HP 02XL cartridges have 15ml of ink, while the genuine HP02 Black cartridges have 10ml of ink, and this vendor's compatible cartridges had 30ml of ink.Whether this translates to more pages or not is an open question (I wouldn't be surprised if the printer insists the cartridge is out of ink long before it is out of ink.) I guess one could weigh the cartridges before and after...The specs for the HP cartridges from HP say that the 02 and 02XL blacks SHOULD print ~660 and ~1000 typical pages. How does an HP printer/cartridge determine it's out of ink? I'd love to know!
This brush has absolutely no place touching a record. The brush bristles fall out and get into the grooves, not to mention the scratching caused by this products WAY too rough bristles, its just a cheap foreign made piece of crap. Its not even worth $5 let alone $25.
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 have purchased this in the UK and find the radio to be very disappointing.It is reasonably sensitive on am and fm both shortwave and elsewhere. I could notice distortion on fades on the speaker.I also found that the quality for recording was far too bassy even with the tone adjustment to music and the band selection to wide. The quality from line output does not match the sound on the speaker.The switches on the side for tone, stereo to mono are only very thin plastic. The battery cover is small and flimsy as is the stand.Spend your money on a Sony 7600G or 100E. I realise now why people who buy the Roberts equivalent say it is a Sanean in wolf's clothing.I wish I had heeded advice on the web before buying.
As a rule I always try to stay away from SMC products as from personal experience they have always given me grief. This product has such nice features I decided to give it a try. Alas, just like all the other SMC products I have tried previously, the router just freezes for no reason. I contacted tech support and they are well aware of the problem. They gave me some unreleased flash upgrade to try. It seemed much better after the update, but no cigar. As soon as I tried to print the device froze again. Save yourself much headache - stay away from this product.
although the earphones are comfortable, the sound quality was poor along with only one ear bud putting out sound. i was disappointed overall. not a good purchase for the price.
Amazing, I read all the reviews and "assumed" the problem with the wrong adapter was resolved since reviewers have complained since 2003. I ordered the Casio CTK 691 keyboard, clicked on the recommended power adapter and trusted the folks at Amazon knew which model I would need. Wrong, it doesn't fit. Since we bought this keyboard to travel this summer it has been very inconvenient, and we haven't had time to resolve it.
Worked ok for two weeks, then began making squeakng and finally screeching noises instead of playing perfectly fine tapes. I bought a refurb of this same machine years ago and it at lasted 2-3 years before the motor went.
I have 4 components on my harmony remote. When you hit the on button everything is supposed to come on together. Well, that might happen half the time. Then you have to hit the help button, and turn each component on seperatly. It get very frustrating sometimes, and you have to get off your lazy bottom and actually go to the tv and turn things on or off manually, "oh the madness". needless to say I would not buy this remote again.
If I was to put this on the cable tv wire coming into my house, would this make it so I would not need a cable tv box from the cable company? In other words, if I put this on the wire coming into my house, then be able to connect the wire coming out of the wall right into the back of my television set?
1) it is propriety, only sony mini disks work in it, no generic available.2) Will only copy back to the original computer from which the mp3 files were copped from.3) It worked as expected under Win98 SE with RealOne player. I up graded to XP and I haven't got it to work since. I have gone to sony website and down loaded every program and driver. None of them would install under XP. Microsoft has no drivers for it. That means everything I moved to mini disks before the XP upgrade can't be copied to a computer.
I purchased this item to use to power my SNES unit. Unfortunately, when I went to play my favorite old games, there were large, blurry, green lines running down the screen. I thought the problem was with my RCA cables. I searched online and found out that these "aftermarket" AC adapters cause this. It DID power the unit, at the cost of obnoxious green lines. Buy the Nintendo brand power source, not this one!
I have used this cable on and off for about a year and a half -- but there were at least six months in the middle there where I had misplaced it and didn't use it at all. It recently went bad -- lost one of the stereo channels. It now connects one channel only.The problem is in the contacts. If I bend the cable near one of the ends I can get the other channel to come in intermittently. Note that I didn't ever fiddle with the ends during normal use. I have only tried the bending game to get the lost channel to come in.If you think the price is worth about 1 year of use, this is the cable you want to get. It certainly is convenient and I like the retractable feature a lot. Just wish it would have lasted longer.
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.
Ever since I bought this camera 3 years ago, it has let me down over and over again.The good:- It hasn't broken down on me yet.- I like the indoor/party featureThe bad:PICTURE QUALITY!!!- Sloooooow shutter speed even in broad daylight that results in blurry/shaky pictures SO EASILY. This irritates me so much, sometimes I just want to smash it... Wouldn't you be frustrated if you're trying to take some fun pics with your friends and your camera just keeps on failing you? Really ruins the atmosphere and your temper.- Lots of noise, both in daylight and indoors (How come it's noisy and blurry/shaky at the same time?!)- Close-ups suck. Forget about taking a picture closer than 3 inches away from the subject.- Also eats up battery like crazy. Next time I'm buying a camera with rechargeable batteries.I wish I had done more research and spent my money on a better camera. Maybe it was bad luck and I got a defective model, but I doubt it.The old Canon A60 that I had owned was heads and shoulders above this one. (Except for even worse battery consumption)
As a previous OP/TECH user, I have been very impressed with their products, and I think I would have been this time as well. The only problem was that I was not sent the product in the description.The item I received was 10 inches shorter than the OP/TECH strap, very cheaply made, and did not have the OP/TECH logo anywhere on it.I've ordered the real E-Z Comfort strap from another seller, and I'm sure I will love it. You probably will too, but don't buy it from HDE!
I bought this charger thinking I would be able to save on batteries, it doesnt even make the battery signal go green, it stays red on both cameras, unless I got a bad charger and batteries..I say this is a very poor product.
IF YOU READ NO MORE OF MY LENGTHY DIATRIBE, READ THIS: DO NOT WASTE YOUR PRECIOUS AND/OR HARD-EARNED MONEY ON THIS "HIGH" (THAT'S A LAUGH!!!) PERFORMANCE PIECE OF JUNK; IT IS INCREDIBLY OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED. I've had three of these things because they all crashed when brand new (the warranty gave me new ones, thank God); all the "talk" about Mac lately boggles the mind. I've had it for 16 months, taken care of it as well as an overwhelmed PhD student could possibly manage and I've experienced nothing but problems (ones that are QUITE PRICEY now that the warranty is up). The care plans should be included, moreover, instead of Mac's relentless PRICE GOUGING for even the slightest of upgrades. An example? I paid just under $140 for Mac OSX Tiger (V. 10.4.02) and all it did was clog my hard drive with more of Mac's trendy, flashy and largely useless "widgets" and other USELESS PROGRAMS and things that are, to be frank, nothing but cyber-status symbols. "Multitasking" is impossible; "the color wheel" (the equivalent of the hourglass in Windows) comes on constantly even when you ask it to do the simplest tasks, like use Word (which is [for Mac] slow, sloppy and incompatible with people who like to get work done) and play iTunes simultaneously. It constantly needs its "Force Quit" application used because it cannot handle more than a trio of "major" programs running at once; it will just simply stop responding. Moreover, the "stylish" metal-plated design causes the exterior to become dented and, on another note, the LCD display is damaged if put under even the lightest of rigor (if you have a hectic professional life, or school life, etc., avoid this computer like the Avian Flu). Readers, you're intelligent people who want the most for your money: Do you really want to SPEND THOUSANDS of dollars on something like this? Be sensible with a Dell, Toshibo (that's THE BEST BRAND I've worked with) or Sony for less money and an INFINITELY BETTER performance all-around. It is supposed to be this eminent, sterling state of the art machine and all it is really is a very photogenic, good-looking fashion item, plain and simple. All people do is say "that's pretty nice; smooth design" or something to that effect...if they ever asked me about the function, I would not have nice replies in hand. To be frank, Mac creates things (iPOD EXCLUDED) that look good and perform poorly most of the time. Bottom line: DO NOT BUY this computer if you are a professional person who likes to finish things, have a user-friendly experience, do not like an inanimate object to make you angry with its constant, unending problems and, finally, waste SO MUCH money. The iPod is good but the laptop is utterly USELESS and/or DREADFULLY SLOW about two-thirds of the time.
. . .After writing a 6 line email to SIGMA about a problem I was having, A Rory tech wrote back asking many ?'sI had forgot to include the ERROR code (d7 1E). In my Second Email I only wrote, "ALSO, THE ERROR : d7 1E, is a reacquiring error.The next day I received "Marcus please send your camera to our service department for further review."Now waiting to hear from O'donoghue . . .08.17.07,10:29AM/per UPS they received on 08.08.07.
Do you see the picture that is provided? Yea, it's not that. It is a really cheap low quality case with crappy plastic holding the cd's. It gets the job done I guess but I got rid of it almost instantly. I'm not very satisfied.
This is a terrible camera currently on my second one as first the camera would not stay on.With the new one the battery life is measured in minutes. In dark settings its impossible , just takes ages to get a shot. Unacceptable delay in pressing shutter and image been taken. The movie mode is unreliable. I could go on.What a waste of moneyGeoff
Total waste of money! The whole time they trying to trick u into thinking u using a HDTV calibration disk for HDTV when it really for a SDTV. They also Claim that the whole video was in true HD on a Reg DVD. I guess if u pay 30 dollar then monster cable will Make any DVD turn into trueHD.Total Rips Off!!! If u planing on buy a calibration disk make sure it on a hdDvd or Blu Ray disk for the trueHD not a reg DVD
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.
I paid $279 brand new and after 6 months my lens stop working, i send the camera to cannon for rapairs. After a year the screen just goes black and it happens almost all the time. I will not recommend******************
Thought it was great. As discussed by other reviewers, the mounting is awesome. Can't believe it just stopped working. Will try to exchange it and see what happens.Also, it does not come with a battery. That is extra $$$. We thought that was a little weird.Update: We received a replacement unit. Also bought the extra battery. Took this to Europe and it worked well, has also worked well in many subsequent car trips. increased rating from 2-star to 3-star.
I own a Sony Mavica 3.3 Digital camera that utilizes a cd for photo storage. I bought this Sony DPPSV55 thinking it would print directly from the camera. It did not. I emailed Sony technical assistance and they stated the printer would not print out directly from this camera and they had no product that would print from cds; only floppy disks and Memory cards.Very disappointing. I love the camera but I would like to have a portable photo printer that bypasses the use of a PC.
My wife bought this in a pinch and it sufficed for that pinch. However, it does not work as anything but a piece of junk you expect to get pounded to death over a short period of time. It would be far more cost effective to spend an extra $10 and get something much better. Our problems with this player are 1) it won't read many of our cds, especially CD-Rs; 2) it skips constantly and for no reason even after cleaning the laser; 3) it is not very user friendly (e.g. will only read a new cd if you shut the thing off, insert cd, then start it again).Overall, I'm not sure it was worth purchasing for the pinch my wife wanted it for.
This is a great DVD player when you have it hooked up to a power outlet. But I have yet to get through a whole movie on just the battery. The longest time I've gotten yet is 1h 20m.
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!
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.
The item description above from Amazon is for two SanDisk 128MB CompactFlash cards. But, Office Depot's review below says that this is for one 128MB Sandisk CompactFlash Card and a reader. I placed an order for the two cards, but instead I was shipped one card and a reader from Office Depot. Hence, you are not getting what you think you are. I knew the price was too good to be true.
I have used a Logitech mouse with my laptop previously. They have been great. I didn't think the Microsoft one would be much different. It was a big disappointment. The scroll wheel is so stiff and jerky, I don't even use it. I had left a comment about my issues with it and received no response. Will not buy this brand again.
The ratchet screw driver is very poor quality. It slips, turns freely, and doesn't ratchet. I'm returning the tool kit to Amazon and I will purchase a Fellows tool kit.I tried to contact Belkin and it was nearly impossible, as tool kits are not listed in the product menu. Therefore I couldn't continue to the next step to contact tech support. They obviously don't want us to call customer service, as no number is listed on their site. I had to call their corporate office to be transferred. By then I was so disgusted that I told them of my frustrations and that I will buy Fellows or other brands in the future.Amazon rocks. Belkin does not.
The cameras won't receive picture through a trailer wall so unless you want to use it in your living room with the receiver in your living room you don't want to buy this product. I recommend one with a cord. I got one that is wired by phone cable and it works great.
this product fried my drive. i am an experianced IT professional, when I plugged it in to the power source began smoking.
Try to get an original Sony Lamp because the one I got here must be imitation only lasted about 3 1/2 months just enough for the warranty to be expired. it must be defected because It did not gave me any warning at all.
I bought this product and just went on my first run with it: eight miles in 80-degree, humid weather. About halfway through, the screen fogged up. I stopped and took the iPod out of the case, and the iPod was covered in sweat. The fabric that lines the inside of the wristband/case absorbs moisture, but the neoprene that covers the outside doesn't allow it to evaporate. Besides allowing a lot of sweat to build up around your iPod, it also makes your wrist awfully hot.For walking or for short runs in cooler weather, this would be fine; but if you find much sweat on your shirt during a run, you can probably figure you'd have a lot of sweat on your iPod too if you used this. Not recommended.
You can never rely on Verbatim for quality disks. Verbatim does NOT make their own disks. they constantly change manufacturers. How good the disks are depend on who really makes them. the disks made by RICOH are excellent but you see more of them made by MCC and other companies. I have a spindle of 30 of the MCC and over half have given bad burns. the Sony DVD+R made by RICOH gives perfect burns using the same methods. for a good quality media at a decent price Ritek is really the way to go.
This player is great, excellent sound, easy to use. Along with the player is a instilation CD, witch gives you the latest firmware update from Creative. By using the CD I have not had the problems that the others have talked about. There is also another CD included,"Play for sure", to use with windows media player. Which makes the music super easy to load to the player. The touch pad controls are a little sensitive, but easy to use. The ear buds have good sound, but are always falling out. I bought a set of Sennhiesier PX 100 headphones, which are light weight and have superior sound, to me a better solution. Over all I would highly recomend this player
To put it simple, it didn't work. When one cable was plugged in it was ok, when two are plugged in they cancel out each other. No good!
Normally when I read a review of a product, I am skeptical when I read a bad review. I figure that the person writing the review is a tech luddite, a crank, or a perpetual complainer. Well, I don't think I qualify on either of those accounts. Would never buy another Huey or Pantone product again.The good news: the installation was painless. The tip to not let the suction cups get on your monitor was an excellent suggestion by another reviewer. The instructions to install were good. The results from the installation were pretty good & confirmed my suspicions that the monitor was way too bright & not rendering accurate color results. The Huey Pro confirmed that I was missing the mark on getting color contast & true color in all my photos. Could be a good reason why a lot of my photos for articles & stock photo agencies were not used.The bad news: The Huey Pro caused my computer to crash almost immeadiately & to continue crashing for the 2 week period that it was installed. The record was 6 times in one day. Have now uninstalled the Huey Pro and am still trying to work out all the kinks in Windows Mail, Internet Explorer, Word, and Photoshop that the Huey left me. If the computer was not crashing it was sending me messages that various parts of Windows, & Internet Explorer were not working & would be shut down. A very frustrating experience.Conclusion: the Huey Pro delivers on its promise of giving you better, more realistic colors for screen reading & computer output. The cavaet is that the price of my computer crashing in the middle of an ongoing project on multiple levels is intolerable. The computer never crashed before. With the Huey Pro, it was usally 3 - 4 times an 8 hour work day. Huey's best was 6 crashes in one day. My computer is used for work & to make a living for me. Time spent trouble shooting their poorly thought through product is time wasted that I can never regain.Extremely poor product carry through. Worst $85 I have spent in a long time. So if you want a color management system that delivers good color but is only good for a person who likes to endlessly tinker buy the Huey Pro. If you charge for your time professionally (eat what you kill) the Huey Pro is a tremendous time killer & a waste of money.Will I buy another color management system to correct the monitor? Yes but never one that is sold or manufactured by Pantone or Huey. they are toast. Huey/Panbtone do not respect a professionals time by throughly working out the bugs. I don't work with unprofessionals nor buy from them.
I have had this model replaced 2 times and they keep having the same problem. Angular stress on the cord as it enters the jack...over time from normal wear it will crimp the wire resulting in the sound cutting in and out or being lost in the left/right channel or both, or it becoming loose resulting in the same issue.Now that I am beyond 1yr they no longer service them nor will they replace them. I think you should be more than a years use out of a pair of 80-110.00 dollar earbuds.BUYER BEWARE!!!I won't totally trash them because they sound incredible, better than bose and several other earbuds I've tried, comfortable, great highs, mids and lows without too much base or "fake bass" Just horrible reliability. Be prepared to fill out an RMA and send them in for replacement, or in my case, once you are past a year dropping another 80-100bucks on another set or a set by another brand. To pay 80+bucks every year on earbuds isn't right but apparently that is what V-Moda expects you to do.
Bought this for our modem. Worked well at the beginning but lasted only 6 months. Had to buy a new one.
These headphones only work with a certain outlet, so be sure you have this outlet/connection on your TV. I don't think many TV's have this outlet. I had to return the headphones paying postage both times.
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.
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.
It seems easy enough to use at first, but you have to play around and find the best frequency for optimal playback, which can be difficult. Then you have to find the right balance between mediums, meaning sometimes you have to increase the sound volume on your MP3 player and decrease the volume on the radio, or vice versa. You never know exactly what to do, and it is very dangerous while driving.It never acts the same way twice...sometimes it works great, other times it's completely useless. The static feedback is quite noticeable. The buttons are super-sensitive so if the transmitter part just gently bumps something, it can easily switch to a different radio station by mistake, and throw off your music.I would highly recommend you pay the extra money for a better model. This one just doesn't do the job.
After reading some of the reviews, I bought this card anticipating some difficulty with installation. However, I had no difficulty at all with the installation. The TV functionality worked immediately. My disappointment really began afterward....Let's start by saying that if you just want to watch TV on your computer, this product works well. It's the other features that bring about the disappointment.If your experience is like mine, don't plan on doing anything with closed-captioning. The vast majority of the time, the captions are garbled beyond usability. You might as well forget the &quot;hot word&quot; capability and other features leveraged off closed-captioning, as well.I also found the video capture disappointing. If you use the proprietary AVI format, you can do simple editing. However, the video quality will be sub-VCR, and the file size large. To add further aggravation, the sync between sound and video is terrible. And finally, the video player crashes when running full screen, and since the format is proprietary, one can only play the resulting video with the ATI player.Recording in MPEG-1 format is much better. With an adequately powerful computer (this machine is a P-III 667EB), you can produce videos with reasonable file size, with pretty good sync between sound and video, and decent image quality, though still sub-VCR. You can also play these files on any MPEG-1 capable player. However, you will not be able to edit these files. All in all, if you want to make video recordings, you are probably better off with a VCR in front of your TV-Wonder card. In general, I would recommend an MPEG-2 solution if you really want to do anything serious with video capture on your computer.Now for the bad news... This solution is predominately software based. Real-time applications such as those provided with this product are always prone to difficulties in the Windows 9x environment. With the software for this product, I have experienced numerous "blue screen of death" crashes, and crashes to re-boot (one second your computer is running, the next second it is rebooting of its own accord). I have had more crashes in the course of a couple of days with this software, than I have experienced in the last several years of my computer experience for all my other applications combined. Admittedly, I'm running this software on an extremely loaded "family" machine. But then again, what use is software that can't play well with others?To provide further annoyance, there are numerous non-crash bugs. For instance, in the video editor, if you change the counter to display time instead of frames, the frame step feature no longer works correctly. This makes editing tough! Also, I'm suspicious that this software package damaged my DirectX installation. I am suddenly experiencing collateral problems with games, etc. since the install. I dread fixing this problem. A re-install of DirectX already failed to make any improvement, though the diagnostic tool still dutifully tells me that the installation is broken...here we go!In summary, I'll put things in perspective. The performance of the raw TV functionality is very good with this product. Everything else marginally works. With care most crashes can be avoided, and the basic functionality of the digital VCR can be useful with subdued expectations. A hardware-based MPEG-2 solution (available from Pinnacle and others) will provide far superior results. But, we're talking at least ... vs. ... for the TV-Wonder. Given the price and the TV functionality, I give the TV-wonder a two star rating.
i faced problem using this mouse from day 1. the mouse pointer just jumps from place to other. it has bad tracking. and when u click the pointer moves away from the place where u clicked. its light weight though n easy to carry.
Bought the keyboard and returned it in less than a week. Often, keys pressed do not show up on-screen and some keys pressed resulted in some weird actions (like a copy and paste from previously typed text - which was completely unintended).When I demonstrated the problem to the vendor, I was told that the keyboard 'is working'! I was told that the wireless keyboard cannot be as good as typical USB-connected keyboards. Fair enough - but usability of some 50-60% is too poor in my opinion. If it does the correct action 99% of the time, then fine. Otherwise, I am better off taking my laptop in for meetings to type notes.I need a product that works to my expectations - and does not require me to work around its limitations! For the 'success rate' of this keyboard, I think I might as well use the tiny on-board keyboard of my Treo 650 (which is an excellent device!).I expect Palm to come up with a better full-size keyboard for its handhelds. Perhaps if they can come up with a solution to use regular USB keyboards that would be the best solution.The vendor finally advised me NOT to get ANY wireless keyboard (be it infra-red or bluetooth) as he expressed that they will all be about as good as the Palm solution - which in my opinion, flops big time.Ergonomics-wise, I'd rate the keyboard as 4 out of 5 stars. It is a good size when folded up for travelling and fairly comfortable for typing. However, the hinge at the space bar falls EXACTLY where I press on that key 99% of the time, so it does not work for me! I think the space bar is the most commonly used key for me, so that is another big blow (from my experience) in using this keyboard.I cannot recommend this product at all.
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.
Arrived on time, and operational. Okay for Karaoke use, though not great.Used it only for a few hours. Then an inquisitive adult-child decided to unscrew the the portion into which you speak from the handle upon which it was attached, and look inside...It seems that the two parts easily unscrewed from each other. It is regrettable that there was some kind of a very thin (and sharp) aluminum ring (washer?) between the two parts, near the very thin wires that run from the switch (in the handle) to the microphone piece that was unscrewed from the handle. It is regrettable that the flimsy aluminum ring severed one of the two thin/fragile wires. Now the brand new microphone doesn't work. :(Of course, it isn't Sony's fault that the adult-child treated the microphone as a science project. However, the world is full of adult-child nitwits; no doubt this has happened before. If Sony didn't intend for those two pieces to be separated from one another, they should have taken steps to idiot-proof the assembly, or at least provide a warning. :|The only good news is that I don't have to deal with karaoke anymore. :)
I return this lens it's defective./ / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
I am a huge fan of canon and thought they would be reliable with their camcorders as well. This camera lasted for about 1 year... about 10 tapes. Im having the same problems as other users where the tape got caught. I also have problems where the cam zooms by itself with the zoom button internally stuck.Will cost me 180 to send in. Abosulutely insaine. Stay away from this one and consider something different than Canon.
The product arrived quickly. I ordered this and the box wave Stylus/ink pen. My original review was 4 stars; however, in the last weeks of ownership, I've lost at least 1 black ring from each item! The small black lines you see are actually black really thin and cheap O rings. They make for a comfortable and stylish pen and mini; however, when they fall off and you lose them, it becomes an uncomfortable and ugly Stylus and min! I lost the first one of each before I even noticed the rings move easily! After being aware that I must use caution, I lost another. I'd like them to send me quiet a few spares for each item. But as it is, I can't give this product a good review. I would not order another box wave product knowing about the temporary rings!! It's upsetting!
I bought one of these for an old iMac (Rev A Bondi, no Airport slot, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther). First, the software provided on the CD and available for download @ online support is awful. It doesn't tell you where (or even *what*) drivers are installed, and the generic App for selecting network options is so worthless it's laughable. (Disclaimer: I have worked as a network admin, so I'm not just bashing something I don't understand).After a couple hours of playing with it, I finally got it to see my wireless network and connect successfully. It stayed connected for about 90 seconds and then abruptly dropped for no apparent reason (plenty of signal strength, no other devices interfering, etc.).At that point I gave up on the Belkin drivers and tried some generic RALink Mac OS X drivers (Belkin uses the RT2500 chipset for the F5D7050). After many more hours of reinstalling, uninstalling, restarting, praying, etc., there was no improvement in performance.Bottom Line: This device finds my wireless network with no problem, but it will *never* stay connected for any length of time. Random drops and sudden disconnects. What a waste.I'm returning it.
This is a very stern warning. DON'T BUY THIS FOR YOU'RE 2ND GEN NANO! The first time I bought it, it didn't fit. I mean, damn, you need the jaws of life to get it on. Maybe I bought the one made for the 1st gen. Fine. I return it and buy the one that explicity states it's made for the 2nd gen ipod. I put it on and it still doesn't fit! Even worse, I couldn't get the stupid thing off! And I didn't want to scratch or chip my investment (the ipod, not the crappy, poorly designed case). I got fed up and just cut the damn case with a pair of scissors, just to pry it off. Go with the sport armband from speck. A MUCH better product. This awful product, though, gets a -5 stars from me.
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
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 memory did not work. Still have yet to receive refund from seller.
I guess it's true that you get what you pay for. It was a mistake to purchase this cable. It just didn't work. I mean it didn't work at all. As soon as I replaced it with a different one ($6 vs $2 :-) using the same ports, everything started working like a charm. My advice - avoid this seller.
We are in an industrial park with many neighbors. One of our neighbor using a unknown name router with security on. This adapter running on XP always trying to connect to the secured router first, even that has nothing to do with us.Obviously, this adapter can see MAC addersses of all the routers. But its software does not allow you to specify which MAC address you want to select and connect, rather is always select the secure one first. Contacted Linksys support for the issue. They told me go ahead turn on your router's security. We do not want to turn on security, since we want to use our router to provide free services for our visiting customers. Linksys support told us no security, no connection. Why? Why can't they in their software allowing people to select exactly which router to connect?
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.
I reinstalled this device manually about 6 times before I finally discovered that it had a registry error. Had to dive through hundreds and hundreds of registry listings and delete the listing for it. Major pain.On [...] I found 3 or 4 other folks out there had this same problem with 32 bit Vista. Not just me.
I have been using this CardScan for a while now with Windows XP and it has proved to do an adequate job. However I recently changed to the Vista operating system and the scanner stopped working so I went looking for an downloadable update on the company website but was unable find any. I contacted CardScan by email and they replied that they indeed had an upgrade available but that I would have to pay $80 (plus S&H) for it. All of the other hardware vendors for other products I use with my computer (Dymo LabelWriter, Neat Receipts, etc) either offered a free downloadable Vista update or an update for a reasonable charge. Because of this I did not purchase the way overpriced CardScan upgrade and can now only give this otherwise good product two stars. I will not be purchasing another CardScan product in the future.
I installed the newest firmware, and DVDs still appear very pixellated. I can watch the same DVDs on my X-Box and they are MUCH clearer. I have both players connected by component cables, but I tried with basic RCA video on a non-HDTV and the pixellation was still horribly apparent. It does play a lot of formats, but I've found that Divx or Xvid usually looks better if I convert it to a DVD using dvdSanta and watch it on the X-box. For your video files not worth a whole dvd, or to fit over 30 hours of 256k quality MP3s on one DVD, it does the job. Maybe with firmware it will get better. Also, its goes real jittery and even the menus flicker spastically if in progressive scan mode. The web site suggests turning off progressive scan mode, yet this is still advertised and labeled as a progressive scan player. Play a lot of stuff for cheap, but it shows. Especially DVDs.... I thought if nothing else DVDs would look good on a Philips player. They look better on my friend's Apex which is cheaper.
I know all the Secret History fans don't want to hear this, but, this really is a mediocre book. I've waited so long for another Donna Tartt novel. Initially, the book seemed promising, but after 100 pages or so, it just fell apart. I suffered through the next 300 pages. The book finally picked up at the end, but it seemed like Ms. Tartt's desperate attempt to revive the lackluster previous chapters. Although the ending got a little exciting, it seemed to be written as an afterthought (and a way to justify Harriet's ability to hold her breath for so long!!). The descriptive writing is great, but it is just so overshadowed by the many unnecessary tangents to the main story (Allison's dreams, Harriet's aunt's death, the snake in the car incident, etc. etc.). I found myself disliking Harriet very much and I didn't find the myriad other characters interesting or compelling -- they were verging on irritating! If you are a true Secret History fan, skip this book - hopefully her next novel will be better!
I used two of them in a pool. Never went under water more then two feet and not one pic came out. You are better of getting a water proof bag for your camera then buying these.
Very good features and very versatile, however the manufacturer left out one detail - they forgot about sound quality. The unit has the worst quality sound (tinny and hissy) and I was embarrased to give it as a gift.
so disappointed in this battery. first, it says on the picture its a lenmar battery, the one that arrived was a generic battery that does not have the name lenmar. then it does not last a day. have used it for 2 weeks now, have charged and discharged several times. not worth the money.
I bought the Maxell speakers to use with my TV a while ago and it's not bad for the price. However, the bass is hollow and unnatural, as if it's coming out of a box and there is also a constant hum even when the TV is off. The on/off switch is also a little difficult to use. I just bought Labtech speakers [Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System ]for $25.00 (Oct 25,2008)and these are much higher quality, Sound, Switch and overall appearance. I'm much happier with these.
I have no idea whether this camera would have been good or not. We discovered that, although we bought the camera new, it was a five-year old model. None of the electronics stores we visited, including Best Buy and Radio Shack, sold a memory stick for this model. We should have been warned about that when we ordered the camera, and given a significantly recuded price, and given an opportunity to buy one or more memory sticks.
The sound quality is OK, but the bass on these leaves LOTS to be desired. If you listen to any music with lots of bass you will definetly notice, and I strongly suggest other headphones. I owned a pair of KOSS headphones prior to these and will be buying a new pair of Koss after I return these.
This product is no longer offered through Amazon, it took them 2 weeks to tell me.
I ordered two of these packs on the same day, same order. I needed 1 day shipping, they are double billing me on them. Amazon is charging shipping on both packs of these, even though they are being sent from the same location.If you don't need it right away, don't worry about it. But, if you need in a day or two... Be prepared to pay double the cost.
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.
If you look in the manual it say only region 1 or all regions DVD's. This player will not play different region codes like it states in the description of product.
This filter did not come with sufficient instructions. I tried using it with my digital camera with NO results. I would NOT recommend it, unless you have an analog camera.
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 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.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.
Got one of these for my office a few years back. At first it was great - the print quality was better than expected, and it happily drew paper from its (vertical) tray 1 sheet at a time. After about a year, it started to draw two sheets per page frequently (about 25% of the time), a problem shared by *ALL* of my colleagues (we all got the same model). About 6 months later, every 5th or 6th sheet jams and EVERY draw from the tray is for multiple sheets (sometimes as many as a dozen!). Now, just about every third sheet of printing jams. And forget about feeding envelopes through the appropriate section - the machine just jams and shuts down (it takes me nearly 1/2 hour to finally coax a single envelope through the printer these days). Multiple thorough "cleanings" failed to fix the problem(s).As one other reviewer put it, don't get this printer uless you feel like feeding sheets in manually one at a time, and guiding the pages in carefully so they don't jam.HP lost a customer with this hunk of junk.
The premise for this is great -a way to protect your camera from dings and scratches, at a reasonable cost. But for me,the drawbacks were too many for me to give it more than two stars.This particular kind of rubber is a dust magnet, and I work in an extremely dusty place, Afghanistan. I was constantly having to wipe it off, not a flaw in the Camera Armor itself, as much as a flaw of the composition and static charge of the "skin."This, however, was what made it give it two stars - it is NOT compatable with a battery grip or an eyepiece extender, two very common accessories for this camera. I tried to make it fit by trimming the bottom to eliminate some of the "extra" rubber on the bottom that was preventing the grip from fully mating to the camera body, and I wound up cutting too much.The plastic lens protector holds on to the camera by fitting around the camera's original eyepiece thingy, and the eyepiece extender will not fit on the camera if the Camera Armor is on, and the Camera Armor will not fit the back of the camera if the eyepiece extender is in place. So it's a no win deal.For $40, they should make it compatible with at least these two Canon accessories, or, at a minimum, provide scored guidelines for trimming to make the battery grip fit.Bottom line - it's a decent, useful product if you don't live in an extremely dusty environment, and you are not using these two accessories. If you are, save your money until they come out with a revision to the design, or find some kind of protection if you can find it (I haven't, so far.)One last thing - the "lens protector" is made of the same material as the skin, and you can deform it simply by touching it, not permananently, it's just that it is soft silicone. Totally useles, especially compared to a hard plastic or metal hood lens. I don't think it will protect the lens from anything, it certainly won't against dropping it. Plus, it simply looks (and is) extremely oversized, and borders on ridiculous.
Mine arrived with a non-working power supply. The whole thing quickly went into the trash and I bought a RocketFish instead.
This DVD player stopped working after the 28th day after purchase. The unit only played about 7 DVDs before it started having trouble reading various DVDs and or skipping. The store gave me a replacement but that had problems after playing 3 dvds. Since I didn't own the unit for more than 30 days the store refunded my money. The saleperson was honest told me they have been getting many returns on this unit. I am a bit surprised because I considered Phillips to be a major brand and I liked that they provided an optical connection.
This keyboard is mediocre. It functioned OK for me, but I had trouble touch typing because all the keys are too similar in size with no spacing to separate the different key groupings. The touch pad scrolling was a bit finicky but maybe that's because I wasn't used to it. Overall the keyboard doesn't have a nice "feel". I ended up returning it.
The case itself looks nice and fuctional. The stylus that is supposed to hold the palm in place is to big to fit in the appropriate slot of the Palm.
The product was easy to install and worked well at first. Customer service is in a foreign land and very difficult to understand. The call took forever and didn't solve the issue. We replaced it with another brand and have been very happy with it.
I have ordered products from Bargaincell. The original didn't work and they sent a replacement that failed. They then would do nothing because the "original order" was over 6 weeks old. Amazing. I guess that's how they "get you" ... on a technicality or worst ... they have a stock of bad products that only last a few WEEKS and when the first fails, they send another dud. I highly recommend not ordering ANYTHING from them.
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.]
Decent enough printing on photos, but it is very confusing to use when using more than one printer. I use an old Cannon BJC-2000 for black printing, because of the huge cartridge (BC-20), and ease of refilling it.The cartridges that come with the Lexmark Z515 (16 & 26) won't print a lot, so even though the printer is inexpensive, you will have to shell out some real dough to keep it in ink.
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 loved that this was a retractable cord so that it would add to the mess and disorder of my car. Well, it soon just stopped retracting properly. This cord is cheap in price and cheap in quality. It stopped working really quickly. I actually had this cord and my ipod headphones cord die at pretty much the same time - so I thought my ipod had broke, not the cords! I thought the little ipod hole for the plug had busted somehow, and replaced the ipod. Well, soon to find out it was this stupid cord, not my ipod! What a waste! I ended up purchasing a more expensive cord that was not retractable, and the sound is so much better and it has lasted triple the time of this one. I do not recommend this cord.
I bought two and I am returning both. Both units hum when no iPod is docked and the unit is turned on. When the iPod is attached and played a pop and crackle is added to the hum. If I had order just one I would have assumed a lemon, but since both did the same thing, I'm going to have to assume junk. Too bad, the unit is small, easy to use.
I ordered a Tiffen 86CUVP 86C mm UV filter which was recommended for my Nikon 500mm lens. I buy protective filters for all my lenses and am a professional cameraman. I have never seen a filter come in a plastic after market zip bag. Before putting the filter on the lens, I held it in the light and low and behold this lens is used not new. I would give this seller a 0 Stars if I could. The filter had smudges as if the person had rubbed to clean it without using lens cleaner and there were hairline scratches... probably from the way they cleaned the filter. NO Tiffen filter comes without a hard case. DO NOT PURCHASE FROM DR. BUYS!!!!!!!
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.
This remote is unreliable junk... well... let me rephrase... the remote itself is fine but the software that controls it is absolute garbage which causes the remote to completely freeze up at least once a day. If you are the kind of person that turns on the computer for an hour... uses the remote, and shuts off you'll probably never have a problem. But users of PVR software keep their machines up and running 24x7. I have this piece of work freezing up on me at least once a day.After researching further, I found that the program on the computer that controls the remote goes into an infinite loop state where it uses 100% of the processor. The only way to re-initialize the remote is by restarting the computer but if your computer is currently recording something you'll end up corrupting the show you are recording. After research I found many others on the web with the same issue.I'm sure someone will read this and say "load the new drivers idiot!"... believe me, I'm up-to-date with the most current drivers as of the date of this review (Feb/2007). Streamzap acknowledged the problem on prior versions of the driver but it still exists to this day. Just search the internet and see.[...]You can take my word for it, or you can take your chances. If Streamzap had replied to even ONE of the multiple emails I sent asking for help I would have been happy to work with them. But I think they know the problem is out there and they don't want to address the problem. They can see the numerous postings all over the internet from other people like me with the same issue.
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.
It's great that HDMI cables are getting cheaper and cheaper. Unfortunately this one is too cheap. Or cheaply made anyway. I ordered this cable to connect my laptop to my AV receiver. The picture produced was distorted so bad I could sort of tell my desktop was up on the screen but everything was completely unviewable. I tried to connect direct to my TV and the picture cleared up slightly but not much.
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.
This isn't the easiest remote to set up, but once I got it going it worked well. Unfortunately, after a couple of months the RF feature stopped working. The control worked fine over IR, but we purchased this remote specifically for its RF feature.I called tech support, waited on hold for a while, then talked to a support person who determined I needed to send the remote in. When he put me on hold before taking my information, I was disconnnected. I called back, waited, and told the next technician about the previous call. After a brief rundown on what the previous technician and I tried, he agreed I had to send the device in. When he asked for the serial number, I discovered there was no serial number where it was supposed to be on the remote. The technician told me I could not return the device to them if it did not have a serial number.My wife contacted Amazon. They took the device back and refunded the money promptly.
Using the scroll wheel or right click would lock up the mouse every time. tried all 6 that I ordered, all failed.they want money in order to return the mice
This printer worked fine for the first set of ink cartridges. The black cartridge ran out of ink first. Upon replacing the black cartridge the heads clogged. Unclogging the heads used up half of the "high capacity" ink cartridge. It also used up the remainder of the color cartridges since you can't select which head to clean. Now that the heads are clean I have to replace all four cartridges to finally print something. I think not. Setting this piece of junk out on the curb.
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.
Attached easily on my 20D. Then decided to remove it to check something and it fell apart in my hands. Super-glued it back together but didn't last long. Also, screen hood hard to pop open. Can't recommend it. JR, Rhode Island
I BOUGHT AN 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 FROM AN &quot;UNAUTHORIZED SELLER&quot; THAT IS UNCONSCIONABLE!!! THIS COMPANY WILL BE OUT OF BUSINESS SOON BECAUSE THEY DO NOT STAND BY WHAT THEY SELL.
I should have known better...I hate cliche's but I truly got what I paid for - junk. Straight out of the package the cable felt and look flimsy. Flat out defective. Static, signal comes in and out, etc, etc. Not worth paying the return shipping and waiting only to receive another potentially junk cable.Steer clear and invest some actual dollars. My first HDMI cable that I bought 6 years ago is still working like a charm. Of course, it was from a known manufacturer and cost 10 times as much. In hindsight it has proven to be a helluva deal. Guess I was feeling like a daredevil and took a chance...rolled the dice and lost, but, fortunately, only a few bucks.
I just purchased a Zen Touch and this Belkin Tunecast II. The Zen is great, but the Tunecast is a piece of junk. The reception is poor at best and there is still static when you can manage to get a signal. I also have XM with a FM Transmitter(no it was not on at the same time) and upon plugging the Zen into my XM transmitter all was good. A good clear signal and plenty of music. To the person that said that it is only should work at 1-2 feet...You had better log in to Belkins site and read the specs on this unit. They say 10 feet and possibly up to 30. This thing is a piece of junk don't waste you hard earned money. I am still looking for a better way. If anyone has any suggestions please post them. I hope that I can save someone from wasting their money, but at least I can return it!!!
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!
But its got really poor sound quality and the top was already broken when I opened the box. Although I do have to say that my friend got one and is very impressed with it. I would probably not recommend it but I would take a chance at getting it considering the fact that my friends works fine. Mine was probably was just handled the wrong way.
The ink warning lights on my printer are always on after putting in the cartridges. This is explained and I can live with that. But after a couple of weeks the color cartridge failed completely. Printer model MP210.
I have no idea if the product is any good but after waiting weeks for a delivery I found out they can't ship. Don't send email as to why and don't answer the phone. What's even worse is that Amazon will not step in and offer a product solution.They offer my $$ back but too late to get it delivered and wrapped and off to my son.Bummer.Not going to be using Amazon again
I was actually excited to get this printer since I owned one in the past and it lasted for years, however, when I bought and received this used printer it only made a couple of copies before it stopped working. So I am totally not happy with this item I purchased.
The pad on the earpiece is comfortable, but the fit is tight on the head, and I have a narrow head.Worse than that, the person at the other end sounds muffled, as if they're speaking into a pillow. Without the headset connected they sound fine, loud and clear; connected, low and muffled even with the volume all the way up. The other person had no trouble hearing me.I am going to return it and buy another PanasonicPanasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband. $8.96. I've gone through 2 sets so far. Decent sound. The first set lasted about 2 years, then the head band snapped. The second lasted about 6 months before it suddenly conked out, but I was hard on it. I read that twisting the microphone around a lot can cause tiny wires to break, so this time I will be careful.
This machine was issued to me by my company for use at home. I wish I could take it back, but unfortunately I have no choice.first, this printer uses A LOT of ink. It also shakes wildly when it prints - almost I would invision a cartoon printer to print.The fax machine has no quickscan feature and the autofeeder has to be babysat each and every fax.The scanner is alright, but the software is not too user friendly.Allaround, there are much better products out there. If your company doesn't decide for you, stay away from this one!
Installed drivers, plugged it in, nothing. Uninstalled, rebooted, installed drivers, NOTHING. Googled it and found tons of stories you have read here.I like what a couple other people have said."Buy this for someone you hate." It's terrible...I've had other Belkin products in the past and I'm surprised at how bad this thing is.The few people on here that gave it 4-5 stars will probably win the lottery next week because they are the luckiest people I know.
I purchased this computer in April 2007 it worked fine for about three months and then both USB ports quit. There was no power to either of them. I contacted Sony and we could not get them to work, now be aware there is a one year warranty on hardware original to the computer. They sent me a special box for sending to Sony Service and they provided a shipping label and I packed the box and off it went to Sony for repair so far so good. A few days later I get this e-mail telling me the repairs would cost $279.99 so I contacted them that I had enclosed a copy of the reciept for purchase verification 4/25/2007. Another e-mail from Sony saying there was all of a sudden physical damage and that was not covered under the warranty. I requested photos which they sent. My computer had left my hands in pristine condition and the photos showed broken parts near the USB ports a puncture on the underneath side and scratches on the bottom all of which were not there when the computer left me. I am at my wits end and so frustrated. Why would a company want to ruin their reputation and not honor their warranty?
I am a Creative fan. I have a Jukebox 3 and a MuVo TX FM which I lost and wanted to replace. I purchased a Zen Nano Plus 1GB and it was glitchy. It showed up in my device manager and after 5 min in explorer but it was never accessible.I'm no dummy (BSEE) and spent about 5 hrs trying to get this USB device to work with no luck. I suggest you visit the creative interactive support site as see for your self the number of people having problems with this particular mp3 player.I returned mine to Amazon and went and purchased another MuVo TX FM. Plugged it in and it works fine.Maybe Creative will fix the bugs with this thing but until they do its hit or miss. Some people have no problems and other have problems that can be fixed with good support (another hit or miss) and still others like myself have players that just will not work.Good luck, D
I looked at several digital recorders and landed on this one. It's small and seems to record OK. One thing I noticed is the voice activation sometimes misses the first few words of the speaker. This would be fine in many situations as long as ambient noise is low and you're not looking for a super-fine recording.
Sad to say this keyboard is sub-par. After seeing my friend's indestructible keyboard, of course I wanted one. I made the mistake of getting a different brand than his. The faults are numerous.-The keys are not responsive and so close together they often take the key next to them instead(the physical keys are spaced, electronics not so far) or no keystroke at all. In order to a make a comprehensive sentence I found myself slamming each key similar to the typing of my 10yo daughter. This is impossible for anyone that types at a decent rate without looking at the keys. Not to mention the force I had to use to type made my fingers and wrists hurt.-The break up of the shift/spacebar is at the exact wrong place so I often found myself hitting the space between instead of the actual keys.-The size of the component box on the side makes this huge and impossible to place comfortably with a mouse or a graphics tablet. I am not a king on a throne and prefer not to sit like one. Certainly not good for limited space.I quickly removed this from my personal machine and gave it to my kids. It is perfect for anyone that is clumsy and types slowly.
the receiver arrived at a time of earthquakes and hurricanes and I blamed atmospheric anomalies for poor reception, until all was calm and by then reception was nil. It is presently at an authorized service center for repairs. The Amazon thirty day return policy is useless in this case as it only applies to unopenend cartons!
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.
We have several dvd players. All work fine with all dvd's, except for this Panasonic. It will play some dvd's every time, but there are other dvd's that it will never play (and, yes, I do have the correct Region code for the dvd's). Approximately 1/3 of the dvd's I own have this problem. And let me reiterate, these dvd's work fine with all of my other dvd players, even the cheapest ones.This problem with this player is well-known enough that the problem can be found online, but the only proposed solution I've been able to find is to reinsert the dvd 15 or 20 times, and sometimes it will start playing.
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!!
What a pice of junk. A cardboard box that is difficult to open and slowly tears itself apart each time you use it. Lots or paper dust inside, just the thing for your valuable slides (heavy sarcasm). And they had the nerve to charge me another $6 shipping. Learn from my mistake. Do not buy this product!
Most of the time mine never worked. When i watched a dvd it would skip, jump, or stall in the middle. It almost always occurred between scenes. I always thought it was the DVD, but i would clean them and nothing really changed. I'd bring them to other people's DVD players and everything would be fine.Eventually I had to slam the top of the player in order to stop the skipping. While most of the time that worked, it would just skip somewhere else later. It's pretty hard to enjoy a movie when you have to keep getting up to bang the machine.So now it's dead and i've got to pry it open to remove my DVD.
Just days after buying it, it started shredding up tapes, poor video quality, poor customer support, and when it doesn't eat the tape up, it can't even play it back properly without having serious playback problems. I have talked to others about this cam-- same thing. SamDUNG.
I ordered it for $59.99, even paid for the expedited service, but two days later it was canceled. Not sure why. After reading another review it seems the price was incorrect. I thought it was too good to be true!I have not a clue on its performance.
There must be a way, but not obvious, since I just configured the obvious thing -- and I usually very savvy when it comes to configuring routes and iptables.Also, the version being sold (DIR-615 I1) is not yet supported by DD-WRT -- that was my original plan.Finally when I tried to write D-LINK for support (after failing to search anything to help me with portforwarding) they must have misconfigured the url in their form. In other words, their site is broken, and I can't send messages to support.So they get 1 star because Amazon doesn't allow me to set 0 stars :)
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.
Thefilm arrived in the box but the area which identifies the batch and the expiration date for the film had been cut from each of hte 5 boxes. CLearly, I annot tell if I have out dated film or not until I use it.Poor action on the seller's part.
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
Worked fine for about 5 minutes.... Plugged it in from the DVD player to the HDTV and picture looked rad. Then 5 minutes later swapped in a different DVD and nothing. Wiggled the cable a bit and got a partial picture with no sound. No change after unplugging/plugging back in, etc.Good thing it only cost me $1.77 delivered.
Plug the unit into your computer. Plug your iPad into the "fast charging" ports. iPad reports "Not Charging."This product DOES NOT work as advertised.
I can concur. This cable does not work. It will put sound out, but no video. Of course I have set the video to TV out. That's the first thing I did! I have tried this cable with two ipods on two TVs. Nothing.
I purchased this item over the weekend (unfortunately not from Amazon; if I did it would already be on its way back to them) while shopping with my father-in-law. I purchased it to have something handy from which I could run several Portable Apps (www.portableapps.com), but the EXTREMELY slow speed of this drive really makes it unusable. I am stuck with this piece of junk too, because my in-laws live out of state and I am certainly not going to drive back there simply to return it.I've used many flash products in the past and have never been more disappointed. In reading Corsair's support forums, it seems their only response is, "The market made us use really crappy parts." This is a big cop out from a company I had previously respected greatly.I am sure this drive will store the odd document just fine, but avoid this drive completely if you actually want to run anything off it!
This is not a 10 in 1 reader, it only works with std SD cards. I have micros and minis and I was looking for a good reader. Luckily this was cheap and I didn't lose too much money.
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.
A very very poor product. I gave 1 star cos I could'nt go lower than that. I have been networking for at least 2 yrs. and yeah I have worked with the big names. But they never give any problems. I am believer in giving an opportunity to others. So I did and I suffered. THIS PRODUCT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE RIGHT DRIVER IN THE PROVIDED DISK. I had to go thier website and download the driver. Well, that was not the end. I must have added and removed this about 10 times and finally I gave up.I am going to return this product and pay little more money and get a better one.I WOULD NEVER BUY ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY.I tried to call tech support between 9-10 pm and I must have waited for an hour and then I gave up. There is no message about wait..nothing.
PLugged it into the pwr outlet and it wouldnt turn on. Tried to turning on the car, even drove around some but nothing worked. IT simply wouldnt turn on. I tried both cars a camry and a carolla both 2006 models. any suggestions
This thing really is a piece of junk. I didn't notice any smell like others mentioned, but the quality of this item is very poor. The zipper is completely worthless - it doesn't work at all. The only thing this is good for is if you want to store a bunch of CDs in the back of a closet somewhere or something.
I bought both Canon Rebel G and Maxxum STsi, just want to find out which one I like better. STsi comes nowhere closer than Rebel. Under same condition and using same type of films, STsi's color, sharpness and balance are much poorer than Rebel. Sometime STsi looks like it doesn't know where it should put its focus on...Get a Cannon or Nikon.
the little speakers are horrible - broke when dropped and terrible sound. the only thing worth the money is the subwoofer....it still works and it great...but the other speakers suck!!!
This item was returned to amazon as it did not work. It was tried on 3 different computers without success.
This product is terrible. I cannot get the thing to stay on a station, it jumps all over the place. For some reason the FM doesn't work at all and it is built really cheap. I expected alot more for my Thirty bucks.
Although the VX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is advertised as an Intel Mac product, it is not. Not unless you just want a very expensive click and scroll mouse. The software for Mac has to be downloaded from the Logitech website as it is not on the accompanying disk. That should have been a red flag to me. The software is not compatible, causes Kernal Panics before 24 hours are up after installing. I had no luck with Logitech tech service to resolve the problem.It is however, quite comfortable to hold in your hand.
I followed a link on Amazon that said best price on 1TB hard drive. Read the model number... this is a 250 gig drive, NOT 1TB although you can't tell that anywhere on the sale page except by the model number. Don't buy if your expecting a 1TB hard drive. Good luck.
I bought a refurbished LaCie Hard Drive that did not work. I wrote to their Customer Service department explaining that their product did not work the first time I took it out of the box and that I expected a full refund. After the representative finally gave me the e-mail address of her supervisor (as I wasn't allowed to call), the supervisor hasn't responded to any of my e-mails. Not only does the product not work, their customer service is reprehensible. DO NOT BUY ANY LACIE PRODUCTS.
Before you make your purchase, pick up the phone and call customer support. You will find it is in India and it is worthless. They will lie to you about shipments you have been promised, know nothing of the products and are completely useless. To test this report, I challenge you to try to find anyone in the USA to speak to. Every phone number is routed to India as if there is no US presence at all. DO NOT waste your money. Buy anything but a Magellan. Call (909)394-500 to verify that what I am telling you is true.
I purchased a Biopod in March of 2006. Received brand new unit that included Omnipass software version 2.09. This software version released in 2004.Contacted company that produced the software and they refused to upgrade to their latest version (v4) that had been released a month earlier unless they charged me the upgrade fee.The version of software that comes with the Biopod (v2.09) pretty much only works with Internet Explorer and other Microsoft software. The new version (4) supposedly works with Firefox and several other non-Microsoft software programs.I recommend you avoid this product due to old software. I returned mine and am ordering the IBM Fingerprint Reader.
I measured this wire using dial calipers and it measures about 0.080" or 12 gage. Clearly misrepresented. 10 gage measures .108" on the competitors wire. Don't buy this unless you want 12 ga and it's cheap! Python 2 is great speaker wire!
I'm very disappointed with this product. Poor sound quality and the volume is so low. I will hardly hear anything when I put this product inside my stuffed toy. The only good thing was that it was delivered really fast.
never got this item, had to get money back for it. a month and never got it, even emailed them, nothing happened, sucks, and never doing business with them again
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.
It's hard to find concrete examples of planned obsolescence but the Audio Technica ATH-PRO700 SV "Professional" Monitor Headphones are just that. One would expect headphones which cost upwards of $250 that claim to be professional quality to last a good deal of time. I can search eBay and find studio headphones from the 70's that are still functioning great. However the ATH-PRO700's were not designed to last. The engineers at Audio Technica were clearly pressured by the Executives at the top to encourage the consumers of this process to again buy a new pair sooner than later if they want a functioning product. They did a good job at that.When I purchased these headphone roughly a year ago I ignored the (now missing from Amazon) reviews that these headphones would break as soon as you purchased them. I did this because the design makes these headphones "looks so durable and well prepared for rugged environment[s]." This is a deception. Within a month the poorly made plastic parts on the right side that adjust the speakers to the head broke. I then used a giant paper clip and a twist tie to keep it together. This lasted for a year until the left side broke. Now I have both parts of these headphones supported by the most ugly reenforcement possible. Here is the thing....I work as a web designer and these headphones have never left my office. NOT ONCE! They are not being used in an environment where drunk frat boys are lighting bottle rockets and killing hookers. It's in a boring officer where the most sever stress placed on them is when I have to quickly take them off because someone needs me to fix a problem. Ooh! Any professional would laugh at these models of expensive consumer trash.But one the plus side they do sound amazing. It's why I have no problems wearing what is the equivalent to over bearing unsightly headphone orthodontics. When the rubber head part breaks (which it feels like it's about to) then I will have to strip everything out of the headphone and purchase a shell from a 70's pair and replace the parts. Oh yes. That is the extent to which I will not give into Planned Obsolescence.Don't buy this product unless you like either recycling electronics or enjoy spending an unnecessary amount of money on what is more or less a toy.
this seems like a useless product to me, i found it searching around for a solution to increasing the volume in headphones plugged directly into an audio output (pc in this case), which these can NOT do. says right on the package "increases volume!" but it in fact does no such thing. it will let you adjust the volume UP TO the maximum level its already being output, aka no louder at all.so unless your pc/ipod/whatever doesn't let you scale volume DOWN, there's really no need for this product to even exist.
If all you want to do is to connect basic usb devices that don't need power, then this works fine, I've had one for years, and it's worked without problems, except read below.However, if you have a device that needs power, such as a usb hard drive, then this will not do it for you: the drive will likely "squeak" at you, without connecting to your computer. Since I am able to charge some devices with this, my conclusion is that the power provided at the ports doesn't meet specs required for the higher-power devices such as disk drives. (I'm not an expert on USB specs, but you can do your research if this is important to you.) I'm going to have to throw this one away and replace it.Note: I have a similar device I bought from another online merchant (monoprice) which works perfectly for all the applications. And it was actually a bit cheaper.So I recommend against buying this model. Why not get an item that will do everything, at no extra cost?
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.
This unit did literally nothing. Ok, actually, the tray opened up - but that's it! I attempted to contact HP's support group on multiple occasions and received no response at all. I tried web searches on multiple websites and found nothing. The user manual did not help me troubleshoot. I even called Dell's tech support twice and they spent forever on the phone trying to troubleshoot with me, but even they couldn't find documentation that would help me make this silly thing work.In short...I returned it.
I don't even know why I'm bothering to rate this, since the radio itself is better suited to a doorstop than an audio component.Bought this radio for my bathroom a few years back, and was immediately shocked that I even paid the $29 for it. Plastic knobs, plastic face, plastic wood covering... it's all plastic. The sound quality is pathetic, is easily exceeded by even the simplest table radios out there now. I also have a Proton 300, Tivoli Model One and Two, and a Boston Receptor and they all blow this thing out of the water. Thin, no bass response, high frequency roll-off, it sounds like a Walgreens pocket FM radio.How can anyone say the tuning is good? You can hardly turn the tuning knob! The controls are so stiff, it'll take you half an hour of futzing before you can get centered on a station. But once you get it tuned, don't move! If you change positions in the room, you lose your station!The build quality looks like it might be okay, but the cabinet is just MDF with a vinyl wrap, the "tuned" port in the back is covered with a Tyvek like material which would mean there is so much resistance it might as well be a sealed box. Upon closer inspection, if anyone bothers opening up the cabinet, they'll find A LARGE, CAST IRON WEIGHT glued to the bottom. Yup, that's right. They glue a huge, heavy weight inside to make you think it's worth the price of admission.Skip it. Save your money. Get a real table radio, and save this for more important tasks, like anchoring your small fishing boat. Or wrapping it in thinly veiled threats and throwing it through the neighbor's living room window. Or buy a few hundred and build a retaining wall.
I purchased this unit based on reviews. Received the unit promptly and it was packaged very well. All the accessories were their, however, the Ethernet cables would not lock into place. I called Motorola and gave the ssn and they said that the unit was out of warranty. IT WAS USED. My invoice specifically called for a new unit. I called amazon and they immediately took care of the problem with a return authorization and credit for the unit.
Cable does not work. I currently use a 10 foot HDMI cable but need something longer and this is not the product. No picture or sound, poor product. I would not recommend buying.
D-link tech support is a joke. I bought this unit and it worked great. Then I loaded the latest Firmware (vers 22) which is supposed to enable 128 bit wep encryption and then the troubles began. I can no longer stay connected to the unit when there's any kind of traffic through the 1000AP. I called tech support and they couldn't provide an answer. They said they never heard of this problem, yet I have read of many instances of this on the Net. They don't keep any older versions or original versions of their Firmwares on hand or on their website (how ridiculous is that!) Version .20 is the oldest and has provided a little more stability but with any kind of traffic, your connection keeps dropping. They said I could send it in but no guarantees. I will never buy another D-link product again!
I installed this fan with a horizontal orientation on a chipset heatsink. The bearings became noisy after two months of operation with a variable voltage fan controller. Not recommended.
The usb and power cords come out very easily which ends up being dangerous for the hard drive file system. The power cord kind of sags in the socket.
Just bought it for $4.99, hope I can return it still. The sound is terribly low, can barely hear anything. Useless is the right comment.
I really love my Garim GPS 12. It is easy to use and move between screens and features. The Summit is not as easy to use. It is not as convenient to identify way points, does not work with mapping software and its display is to simple. It was not a step up but sideways. I use it in conjunction with my GPS 12 mostly just to keep the track log.
When I opened the camera dock: On the box was a price of $19.50 and I paid $40.94 for it. That is a 200% profit for somebody. Not happy about that. When I contacted Amazon I got no where with a person who was very hard to understand due to accent. Also the battery that came with the dock did not fit my camera as was promised in the demographics. Had to buy a new rechargable battery for $38 dollars. I retrospect I should have waited until Kodak got them in stock and ordered it there for cheaper but I have delt with amazon before and was happy. We be more careful and will send things back in the future since amazon would not price adjust.
I bought this volume control to replace a much more expensive Shure EA650 Volume Control one which I lost. Sorry I just didn't buy another Shure The Shure was much easier to use and better quality.
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.
Battery was offered for Lumix ZS-3 camera on Amazon site but was not the correct one. My fault for ordering it before the camera arrived, but the Z-3 was delayed due to it's popular release. Would not have been cost effective to ship it back, so I'll take the hit on this one. Moral of my story is to look at companion items offered after a purchase with a more critical eye.
I would place this in the you get what you pay for Category. There is a reason why HDMI cables are expensive, eventually the price will come down but $3 for a cable is too good to be true. I bought Sony HDMI cables they were $40 for a 6ft cable. worked fine on my PS3 I tried this one. It would not even work. I bought 3 of these and one of them worked, out the package then it died, so none work, sticking with the $40 cables. If you spent $1k+ on a TV and blu-ray or PS3 spend the extra $$$ and get quality cables.
I purchased two of these on January 20, 2008. The second one, just like the first three months ago, stopped working tonight. Up until then they were great little mouses. Mice. Whatever. The first one seemed a fluke. But two? Disappointed.
The case is small and well made for other 5000 Series camera but Nikon 5700 that I bought doesn't even come close to fitting inside this tight case!!!!!!!I think they need to Clarify this so one doesn't go through with the order and return.
I don't care if it costs $39 or $105 or whatever, a dvd player shouldn't stop working after 13 months, which is how long I've had this thing. It worked just fine, and then one day it refused to load my dvds anymore. So now the company wants ME to pay to ship it back and have it serviced. I don't THINK so! I can just get a new one; are they kidding?However, I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because at least we had 13 months together rather than it failing right away or after only a few uses. But so much for no-name brands. I'm getting a Philips or a Panasonic for my next player.
This camera is a joke! Originally I bought this camera on the shear reason of my faith in German engineering, especially with companies like Leica and Zeiss. The packaging is great, the wooden box is well made with the words MINOX GERMANY on it. Once I opened the nice wooden box I only discovered a cheap light plastic camera with the words MADE IN CHINA proudly labeled on the bottom of the camera. I still gave it a chance and took some pictures only to discover the quality of the pictures. GARBAGE. The LCD screen on the back is so artfully illuminated on the pictures of this camera, once again only to realize that the pictures were misleading and the LCD screen was of poor quality. Save yourselves the money and hassle of returning this and DO NOT BUY.
The sleeve looks great, the car holder is solid and well made, but when it comes to accurate directions . . . Navman is often WAY off. I live in Miami, where major road building stopped years ago. The mapping software is about 3 years behind! The software crashes often, requiring reset after reset. Also, the directions don't tell what side of the street the destination address is on! I'm switching to CoPilot. Although CoPilot doesn't have the awesome 3-D mapping that Navman does, I'd rather know where to look for an entrance and not have so many crashes (PocketPC crashes that is).
OK, so maybe it was my fault. I saw the low price and assumed all HDMI cables were the same. Well, when I connected this to my PS3, it worked initially, even though the quality of the image was so-so. Then a little while later, the image started flickering almost constantly. I could barely read the screen. Then the image and sound just disappeared and never came back. I was left staring at a blue screen with the words "no signal" floating back and forth. I suppose I should've done more research, but I wish the product information provided here were clearer. I still don't know what kind of cable to get...
I have HP DV6275 as well as HP dv1000 and dV2000. I have been using DELL, Toshiba, IBM and Panasonic laptops for the last several years and bought HP Laptops primarily to create diversity in my office after using other makes. And what a big mistake I made - regret is not the word that can describe how bad I feel about buying these pieces of absolute junks from HP!!First, a new HP laptop looks quite "shiny" and that is the only good thing one can say about them after using them. HP laptops are slow compared to other make despite having core 2 duo or Core Duo at 1.83 Mhz and 2 GB memory on my models (check CNET review and it will confirm this observation.). They take abnormally long time to start and lock up as and whenever they want. HP supplies no re-install CD, installs a lot of unwanted garbage, and takes substantial portion of your disk space for creating the recovery disk (just in case your o/s gets fried ).The story of my HP dv1000 bought in April 2006 is particularly bad, and exemplifies how bad HP as a consumer company is. My DV1000 started having problem after about six months of very light use as its battery charger will not make contact with the laptop pin, and when it did connect, it will continue flipping between battery and electricity charge. It has been a nightmare to make this laptop work and even my children refused to do any thing with this laptop. At times, the laptop pin wouldn't make contacts with the battery adapter no matter how much you tried - there was some internal flaw in the motherboard design that would stop from battery being charged. I left my laptop on power for the whole night for charging it, made sure that it shows connected (!) and in the morning battery will be without any charge leaving me on my flights and in meetings without any battery charge. I struggled in meetings to keep this laptop ON when I needed it to work. This intermittent problems have kept me from using it for any critical function. There is class action lawsuit link by a law firm on CNET about this.The worst part of it is HP is horrendous attitude to the customer service. Getting service from HP has been an absolute nightmare. My laptop is with them from mid-march and after over one and half month, and hundreds of emails to HP's CEO using [...] link and many calls to HP's support center (read Indian call centers), I still don't have my laptop back from them, and have no idea if and when I will get it back. I have lost access to all data, emails, and software purchased and installed on that PC forever. In addition, I wasted more than 15 days time in trying to get my laptop back from them with no success. HP doesn't respond to your emails and doesn't care if you are without your laptop for months. They keep your laptop for months without providing any feedback for the so called "lack of components". In meantime, your warranty clock continues running. Dealing with clueless support staff in India is a big issue in itself. They waste your time going over a canned script given to them without having any authority to resolve any issue. I am not alone just about everyone is having horrible experience with HP service (they have my laptops only for about two months so far, but others have written even much worst experiences.).I would say stay away from HP. You are buying nothing but pain - there are better choices. HP as a company is toast from my list of companies with whom I would like to ever do business again.
I am not sure what is going on with these batteries but the vendor has replaced 3 of them for me. after a couple of weeks they stop holding the charge, and when I contact the vendor they honored the guarantee and fast replacement, but after replacing the first two I threw the third on in a drawer about 5months ago and I have been plugging my laptop in. I am sure the same will happen to this battery, and I dont feel like calling and getting it replaced. next time I will but the original equipment for my ibm thinkpad.
i would of given it one star if it wasn't for the fact that my computer worked with what they sent. the product is advertised as a 5300 ram and i was sent 4200...HUGE difference, would of given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the wrong kind of RAM.
this thing is trash. half the time the thing cant even figure out where it is. and when it does u drive a little farther and it gets lost again. Also it cant give you directions while you are on the road. to find directions you have to first use your computer and then transfer the directions to the palm. and I still cant figure out how to use my sd card with the product. I wish I could send it back.
This Tripod may be great for cameras, but it poped up when I purchased my Celestron ultima 80 20 spotting scope, though cooooooooool! NOT!!! mounting base is 180 degrees off, making it super tippy. Don't know who? Amazon, Slik Tripod MFG, or Celestron spotting scope figured this was a good add-on, but it's NOT! Slik Tripod people only marketing this for Cameras, not spotting scopes!Slik Mini-Pro V Tripod with 2-Way Pan/Tilt HeadWhat ya going to do about it AMAZON?? It your site!
The lamp was exactly what I wanted. The switch failed after about 10 days. It'd turn round-n-round both ways and the switch would do nothing. It then started working again... I have no idea what the issue is but beware. The wall switch is my backup switch, but I won't be able to take advantage of the 3 way switch if it fails.
I have the RS 120 set for home and wanted to get something for work that would isolate more noise. I couldn't find a good set of wireless noise canceling headphones so I decided to try these. They were able to remove the high frequency noises but the low frequencies (people's voices) were more pronounced than without the headphones. It was very annoying so I sent them back and have been using my RS 120 set at work instead. The RS 120's don't drown out the background noise as much but it is much more tolerable than having random low frequency noises.I didn't notice a difference in performance between the two so for the price the RS 120 set is a better buy and I actually prefer them as well.
This would have been a great value if only it had not been staticy. Hard to enjoy music with pulses of static interferring.
Discs get stuck, many won't play but play fine on PC drive, unplugging and plugging back in and power cycling sometimes fixes it, avoid Samsung DVD at all costs.
Logitech is currently having serious connection problems, on both Macs and PCs, with the Harmony remote line. The software that loads the programming into this remote fails to connect to it - making the remote completely useless. Logitech forums are overflowing with posts from customers experiencing this problem, and it has been going on for several months (as of early July 2011).And it is not just the 880, though that is the "boat anchor" - and TIME WASTER - that I am saddled with. Buyers beware.
This is not a multi coated filter. Using this on your lens makes the picture quality come down by 2 notches.If any direct sunlight hits the glass (even if the sun is not withing the picture frame), the whole picture appears washed out. I only bought this because I got this free with my lens purchase. I always buy the sigma multicoated filters for my lenses. They are truely multi coated and reflect a dim green just like the expensive camera lenses. Unfortunately tiffen does not make any true multi coated lenses.
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.
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.
Whether you understand it's intended purpose or not, it simply doesn't work. One at a time, both on ... doesn't matter, crackling video and no sound. Waste of time and getting your hopes up. Just buy a good one.
this is a great stubby antenna however it will not even with the adapters fit a 09-10 ford f150
Well, i got this, it worked wonderfully for a few months..Come a few months later, the screen no longer functioned(its blank). Sony wont do anything about it, so, i'm stuck with this waste of money.
I though I was doing the right thing getting rid of my navman 620 and getting this 510 model, how wrong I was, got a refund in the end because it was so bad you keep have to reset it at the slightest mistake,not only that it gives delayed directions.Overall VERY annoying.
This cable is not a v1.4 HDMI cable, rather it is the old HDMI 1.3 version and of extremely poor quality and construction. These HDMI v1.3 cables were discontinued by reputable manufactures almost 2 years ago. Whats that old saying?... Oh, Buyer beware! If it sounds too good to be true, and $5.39 for a 25' HDMI good quality cable is definitely too good to be true, then it probably is!
This information is all available from the US Govt. The trick is to have software that will display it easily and with no hassles. First some background before I get started. I became a programmer in 1970. My first computer was an Epson QX10, an 8 bit CP/M machine from the early 80's. The reason for giving you a peek at my background is what I have to say about this software. It is, without a doubt, the worst example ofprogramming I have encountered since owning my first PC. I could list the problems and their lack of attention to detail and their seemingly complete unconcern for bringing to market a product with all the loose ends tied and that has the primary purpose of making the program that is easy to set up and use but I have neither the time nor desire to present you with a multi-page review that would waste your time reading the details of bad programming practice. My advice is this; consider this your last choice when shopping for GPS compatible software. Let the buyer beware. Note: I was going to give it one star but decided to give it 2 since it does work. We have to save one star things that absolutely do not work.
Works great most of the time. BUT, keeps losing settings thus my internet drops. I have to reinstall drivers every couple of days.
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..
Don't buy from this company. I bought this item and after about 3 months the thing simply died. I contacted Coby customer service via their web and NEVER received a reply. Turns out that in order to get the item fixed, you have to pay to ship it to them (OK no big deal) but then you have to send them $6.00 for return and handling. I will spend almost half what I paid for this piece of junk in order to get it replaced.
I don't know if there's something wrong with me or this product but I couldn't get it to work properly. I had to crank my radio up all the way to hear anything at all. It didn't sound in stereo either. Maybe I got a lemon, but I wouldn't recommend this product.
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.
OK, first, the good:The build quality is pretty good, and the sound is good, the radio works well, and it interfaces easily with the iPod.The bad?The controls are HORRIBLE. The buttons have no feedback to know if you have pressed them, the alarm is really difficult to set, and very hard to know whether you have set it correctly - it's a crap-shoot to know whether the alarm will go off in the morning. I would not recommend this as an alarm-clock, it's a pretty good iPod dock though.
Bought the Sony Wega KD-30XS955 in 2005. After first few months, tv would not turn. Light would just blink in stand-by mode. Had to unplug from wall to get it to turn back on. This problem would occur every few weeks. Now the tv no longer receives NTSC signal. Called technical support and after 2 hours on the phone, found them to be completely useless. Took it to get repaired and was told by technician that the problem was MANY bad solder joints and that this was common with Sony. Brought tv home and it still won't receive NTSC. Now I have to lug this thing back to have it repaired again. I bought the Wega based on Consumer Reports ratings. Please, do yourselves a favor, DO NOT buy this tv, or any Sony for that matter. Do some research and you'll find out that many people are having problems with Sony tv's. And don't believe everything you read in Consumer Reports!
I consider myself rather technically savvy and a skeptic of reviews. However, I have had nothing but bad luck with these cheaply made keyboards. It is suppressing that Palm would brand such junk and I would not recommend this product to anyone, even if price in an option. Stay clear and go bluetooth for about 50 bucks more.
Under lighted conditions, the fiber optic works reasonably well. If you are in a low light indoor condition, don't expect the sights to brightly glow. The serious disappointment is that the two "tritium" rear yellows barely glow in the dark making the TruGlo virtually impossible to see and thus line up with the green muzzle light. There is no way the extra feeble glow of tritium can be used in a defensive condition.I wrote to the company but have not heard back yet. I had high hopes but am disappointed with TruGlo.Update: Received email from TruGlo instructing me to return the sight to them for repair.
JVC continues to turn out products that are defective and they do not stand behind them. I bought my daughter a camcorder for her graduation and she is unable to use it because the camera displays an E03 lockdown mode message which disables the camera. Apparently the only way to fix this problem is to bring it to a dealer and pay for the repair. I also understand that it can be a reoccuring problem. There is a class action suit pending. Spend your hard earned money on a better product.
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 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.
This is a piece of crap. Never worked right, and the lens finally jammed in the open position. The kodak software is crap too. And if you loose the cord to to the computer, you can only buy another from Koday at a very high price. Go buy a Cannon.
We put in the CARS dvd and it froze at the FBI warning screen. Tried it again, same thing. Had to unplug the unit.The DVD worked just fine in my old basic Cyberhome player.
I have had my Logitech 540 system for a couple of years now and have enjoyed it tremendously. But ever since going to Windows 7.1, with a Realtek onboard sound card, there are big problems and no driver updates to do anything about the issue. I have seen many other people are having the same problem on internet fora, but there seems to be a lot of 5.1 system troubles with Windows 7. I've been advised by tech guys to either get another 5.1 system by another company or to buy a new sound card - neither good options. Good luck if you want to take a chance with it.
Doesn't work as advertised. Although it seems to work at first, if I leave my IPOD connected to the computer with this cable overnight, then when I come back my IPOD battery is completely dead. The apple cable works perfectly, but it doesn't retract like this one does.
I bought my camera a few months ago, so I have had a chance to figure out most of its features, not all lol, but I consider that a good thing (extra features means more messing around with it ^-^. Well anyways it is an excellent camera, it does all of the things I want it too, and its half the price of a Rebel. The video it takes is amazing and can record till there is no space on the SD card. For me I have a SanDisk 1g SecureMemory SD Card and I can take about 27 minutes on it which is plenty. And about 38 secounds on the 38mb internal drive. I can take about 329 pictures on the 1g SD and about 10 on the internal. The battery is great on it, I have used it countless hours and havent gotten one bar to go down, so about 2-3 days of use will run it down. So I asume about 8-10 hours. I have never had it die on me, with out me intentually letting it (I guess its better to let the battery run out and then charge it) The focus and zoom feature is fun to play with on the camera and comes in really handy (for the extra zoom there is the zoom button on the top left of the camera, so you really dont need to buy one of those cameras with the 10x) What else? Well the manual features (the biggest reason I got the camera)so play with the ap., iso, and shutter speed they are so fun to mess with, even the hue of the photo which I didnt expect to like, I actually got off really good shots with. The auto features come in handy too, just click and shoot! Macro is a neat feature, get in close its amazing and your shots will be beautiful! Screen is good to, with a crowd around me most can still see the image on the screen (I take video's of my boyfriend and friends sparing)The Mic is on top, it does its job (when its windy you can actually block the wind without even knowing because your hand while on the "on,off-shoot" button covers it (good design)Uploads pic quickly on computer and deleting picutres is extremely quick and easy. The af (auto-focus), focus, and ae are easy to get to for quick fixs other then the focus on the front of the camera. And flash does good. Well I hope my long drawn out review was helpful. I hope you enjoy your camera. I will shortly be purchasing a smaller camera for v-logs possible a canon sd630. But YES DO BUY THE KODAK P880 the mega-pix are simply amazing!Update: Broke!
I love the mouse that came with the combo, but I hate the keyboard, not that it isn't comfortable, but rather it has some quirks. I like to play FPS's, which sometimes require multiple key press's, however the keyboard doesn't seem to like this, at least mine. It will do one button press and hold it until you release both keys. I've tried logitech's fix's (reconnection the keyboard to the base) and that fixed it for about a hour, and then it's back to driving me crazy.Other than not being able to use my keyboard to play some games, it's been a good keyboard so far. My only other complaint is the fact that you can't really use it with a kvm switch. I have two computers, and only enough space on the desk for one keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Fortunately my kvm is a older ps/2 connector style, and so I was able to leave the previous keyboard and mouse plugged into it, and use it to switch between computers, but it still requires me to have two keyboard and two mice.
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.
Internet keeps shutting off and the Internet company say's it's the modem, how can we check to see if it is the modem? It's not that old.
I use this card in my Canon 10D digital SLR camera. After about 10 days it started to give errors when trying to preview my images. On some images it gave me "Card error" message, whereas on others it gave me "Image too large" message, even though I had viewed those images numerous times before, and they were not large at all.I bought this card because the tests on http://www.dpreview.com had shown that this particular CF card performs best on above-mentioned Canon camera.
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!
My principal purchased one of these sharpeners for every classroom in our school last school year and quite of few of them (about 1/4 of the sharpeners) did not even make it through the entire school year. By the beginning of this school year about half of them had completely died. X-Acto was contacted and to date they have not replaced or repaired ANY of them. This sharpener is definitely a waste of money. I have decided to replace the sharpener in my room, but I WILL NOT purchase a sharpener made by X-Acto.
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.
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!
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.
Purchased this from Best Buy. Was on phone with support in India for almost two hours. Still could not get it to work after tech took control of my computer. Seemed not sure of what he needed to do and he was Linksys Support! Called Windstream where router is from and they won't help me because I did not purchase extender from them even though it is the same they use. Will have to call computer wizard to come out to home and install as I am sick of fooling with it. After tech had called me back a couple of times due to poor connection on his end and we got cut off, he never called me back the last time. Gee, thanks. Poor directions and c.d. does not help. Linksys really needs to re-think their directions and have people in tech support that know what they are doing.
Stay away from this GPS (and Magellan products as a whole) for the following reasons:1) The GUI is confusing; the screen where you type in the address of where you want to go is extremely hard to find. Amazingly, its not one of the actual buttons on the unit.2) This company was notified of problems registering serial numbers (for firmware updates and map updates) over a year ago and the same problem persists. From what I have read, other people have had a nightmare of a time with their support resolving the issue; I didnt bother.3) Update maps are almost $70, which is almost the cost of the entire bulky, oversized unit now.
I should have read these reviews prior to buying the range extender. Fortunately, however, I DID read everyone's input prior to trying to install the product with my WRT54G router. Why? Because I upgraded to the G rougter from the slower B router a week ago and of course the first thing I did was to visit the Linksys website and download the most current firmware for my new router (3 point something). I thought I was doing the prudent thing but little did I know that Linksys would sell me a supposedly compatible product that would not run with anything but a specific, not to mention somewhat older version of the router's firmware.However, prior to taking the steps necessary to send the WRE54G back, I gave Linksys one shot to redeem itself and I signed onto their live chat and contacted a techy. I explained I was having problems with my WRE54G working with my WRT54G adding that I had been told by several people that I had the wrong firmware on the router. The tech asked what firmware version I had and I told him whatever the most recent version was on their webste, 3 point something. He assured me that was the correct version, adding that any version equal to or above 2.02.2 was compatible with the range expander. I again told him that several people had reported problems by using any version of firmware other than 2.02.2 and that once they found a way to downgrade to that exact firmware version the expander worked fine. Again I was told any version equal to or newer than 2.02.2 would work fine. I thanked him [...]So, not only is Linksys selling a product that is a pain [...] to install but they haven't educated their own tech support people on what is necessary to make the WRE54G compatible with the WRT54G.
Great product. The data loss is OK. There is room for an expandion mmc card so no bigee. Not bad for the money compared to other PDAs.The opnly problem is mine won't turn on anymore. And is too old for them to replace. Reset and what ever else they suggested never helped either.I just wish they made this unit a little more solid.ivnj
I bought this machine specifically for scanning photos, particularly 35mm film. After reading several positive reviews here, I had hoped I would be able to save myself the expense of buying a dedicated negative scanner. I should have known better.If you're looking for something to scan negatives and you're at all fussy about the results, don't waste your time with this machine. Scans are covered with scan lines and noise, and are lacking in sharpness. Colors seem accurate, but that's not much consolation given the poor scan quality.I question whether scans from this machine could even make decent 4x6 prints, never mind 5x7's, and forget about 8x12's. After seeing the scans, I didn't bother wasting any paper to find out.And yes, I spent hours messing about with the settings hoping I could squeeze out a decent scan, but to no avail. Perhaps this machine does a decent job of scanning regular documents; I don't know, since I didn't buy it for that purpose.Granted, if you're just looking to print 4x6's, and can do with sub-photolab quality, then you might not be too unhappy with this machine.The only reason I'm giving this product two stars is because I'm really not sure how the document scanning looks; and since many others give this machine a good review, I figure it must have at least something going for it (besides the price). Then again, they did say it was good for scanning negatives...If you want to scan negatives or slides, you'd be best off getting a proper film scanner. I've yet to see a flatbed that can produce comparable results. If you're in the market for a film scanner, I would recommend a Nikon Coolscan V (pricey) or a Polaroid Sprintscan 4000 (cheap, if you can find one - try eBay).
2 stars for the hardware side, a generous 1 star for the software.Hardware: Good=fairly compact, includes holder and car power cord which also acts as a charger for your rechargeable Palm.Bad=slow to acquire satellite signals, sometimes 2-3 mins. despite a good view of the sky(moonroof); doesn't receive signals well from anywhere else in the car; if you don't use the car cord, will run the Palm's battery down quickly.Software: Good=I'm still thinking... Can look up street names if you've downloaded the appropriate area to your Palm.Bad=I'm not going to complain about the need to do trip planning on a PC(not a Mac) but it would be nice if it would let you plan your own route in addition to the take-it-or-leave-it Internet-sourced directions. The PC software has a kludgy pseudo-Windows interface that has crashed my Win98 system more than once. The Palm software also crashed my Palm m130 and forced a reset. The Palm software is slow on my Palm m130. In map view, the screen blanks out so much when redrawing (especially with large maps) that the utility of the device is limited (but this refers to maps stored on an SD card, if you can fit the map in internal memory, it's noticeably faster). This forces one to use the directions view which I could not feel in sync with. Indications for turns were not consistent enough to be trustworthy. When you go off course, you'll need map view to get back on course, the directions view is useless. Sometimes the map doesn't match the actual road, causing an "off route" message despite really being on the right road.If you don't need a car, the unit works fine outside (until the battery runs down) with a full view of the sky.If may be better than nothing, but reviewing a printed road atlas works faster and if you don't have a competent copilot, is less distracting.
I wanted this for my office. It didn't need to be high powered.It seems like it has plenty of power. Sound is good for what it is. The problem is with an iPhone in it, whether it is on of off, it periodically takes off making a bunch of noise, sounds like morse-code, for about 5 seconds. Truely an annoying noise. It does it at a rather high volume also. Volume setting doesn't effect it. It happens randomly, sometimes never, sometimes many times in an hour. usually always daily.I think it has something to do with the cell interaction. Might work fine for just an iPod.
If u think that DX 10 is awesome u should get one videocard that supports it, thats one thing, but if u want to play DX 10 game wait a little more, because they're just have released some demos to show the awkness of DX 10.
This product is awfull.I spent hours of frustration trying to make it work and never got there.The documentation is poor, the email support is poor, the phone support is poor andthey want to cherge you extra for that.Before anybody asks, I know all about drives being FAT32 and not NTFS, I used 3 differentS/W packages to be able to format to 2Gb (Swissknife included)The Cirago NUS100 is a little gem. It worked straight out of the box and was running with the same 2 drivesI couldn't get going on the DNS-120 in 5 minutes......no configurations, nothing.A very well spent $10 over the cost of the DNS-120......I wouln't reccommend this to anyoneCirago NUS1000 Network USB Storage Link
I have had the wrv54g for about a month, and it worked fine until I needed to web into the router or use the wireless. The box locks out the ability to web in to the management interface, not the external interface (WAN) but the internal interface. And the wireless access dies at the same time.All the wired connections still function, as far as I can tell, and the firewall still functions while the management interface is locked-up. I have the latest code for the router, but I have had to reboot this thing almost once a day. This is a fairly pricey box for a home user, and Linksys has had some good products, but I would recommend staying away from the wrv54g.The reliability, or lack of, has really been disappointing. Save your money, this product is not worth half the current price.
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 hooked this cable up to my cable box and everytime i change the channel, it cuts out for 3-5 seconds and then comes back on. this is very annoying since I don't plan to stay on one channel the whole time. For the price i guess its nice, but i'd rather pay a few extra bucks for a good cable, not this lackluster one
I ordered this for my father. The instructions they provide are lousy. There is not explanation of how to operate the thing. He can't get the cassette player to work but doesn't feel it is worth the time, trouble, or money to return it. Would not recommend this to anyone.Coby CX-CD248 Portable Boombox with CD Player, Cassette Deck, and AM/FM Tuner
I'm not sure if they sent us the wrong product or not, but these lenses do NOT fit on a Kodak Z740. The box looks the same as in the picture. The lenses are much too large. I guess if I wanted to hold one up all the time with my other hand, I could use them.If you are wanting something to go on your Z740, don't bother with these!!
My laptop had broken down within the one-year warranty period.I was not getting any video output. I had received authorization from Toshiba to return it. The laptop returned from Toshiba broken!The keys were falling off. The back of the screen had pieces missing! The case was severely damaged. Toshiba claimed that this was caused by the user, and REFUSED any service to the DAMAGE THAT THEY CAUSED. There was NO VISIBLE DAMAGE when we sent it. I am a University Professor, and had no reason to lie them (I could have just gotten another one!). Despite several phone calls from people who confirmed that there was no physical damage prior to us, sending it to them, all we got was very rude handling of the complains. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANY TOSHIBA LAPTOP TO ANYONE.
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.
After ordering this bag from a different provider several months ago I was very satisfied with my order and went to purchase a 2nd bag. However, after looking over the pictures and conforming it is the same bag, the bag I received was widely different. First of all if you look at the pictures you can clearly seen on the red bag that they are representing two different bags, and selling it as 1 type of bag. One has the back completely covered and is a very smooth leather finish the other one is a plastic finish and part of the bag is exposed. Also the handles are different. I can tell you after receiving both types of bags, the one with the leather finish and the square handle is a much higher quality bag. It is more functional and a lot better built. The black bag I ordered, shown in all the pictures as the bag I wanted, is not the bag I received. I feel this was a misrepresentation of the item I received and overall I was very dissatisfied with the way amazon handled the purchase.
After three months of moderate use, the metal component that holds down the batteries in the camera snapped off. Without this in place, the battery door cracked (from the inside out) under the pressure of the batteries. After sending the camera to Fuji for repairs, they sent me a bill for [$]! They said it was an impact crack which is not covered under their marginal warranty.I asked the gentleman at the call center if they would have repaired it free of charge, if I had sent it to them when just the metal component had cracked off. He said probably. Since that component breaking off in the first place was to blame for the cracking I am baffled as to why I had to pay a quarter of the original cost of the camera to have it repaired.It was a great camera, with the exception of this design flaw. AND IT IS A DESIGN FLAW, regardless of what the folks at Fuji say!
Bought these for my husband who is a lifeguard and after using them for a month the rubber was cracking, eye rubber piece that was held by glue came off which caused the seal to not work and thus they fogged up, and one of the lenses also came loose. contacted barska and they said they would replace them or send new ones but we had to pay a $25 repair and shipping fee and also were responsible to pay the shipping to ship them to them. After 30 days of owning them I didn't not think it was right to have to pay to get defective binoculars repaired. Also if they fell apart after a short time what is to be expected later.
Don't waste your money and time on this junk. I bought 2 100 spindles, I got 15 consecutive coasters from my first spindles. I thought it was just my luck with the first spindle, then I got another 10 coasters from the second spindle. 100% failure rate, incredible!!!!!!!!DON'T buy!!!!!!!!!LANDFILLED MATERIAL!!!!!!!!!!!! JUNK!!!!!!!! TRASH!!!!!!!!
Bought one, but doesn't make the bag any more comfortable. It still hurts on your shoulder. It does add a little to stability for the timbuk2 classic messenger but not by much.
When my player arrived we hooked it up and put a dvd in.Only it wouldn't take the dvd. A spring was sticking out in the way. So we took it apart and couldn't figure out where the spring went. The dvd will go in now, but will start shaking and it is spit right back out. The player won't work and I'm very angry right now!!!
UPDATE: This unit has now totally broken. The static is very very bad, and it takes a number of attempts to get the cord in the right position where static wont play. This happened in under 2 months, but your milage may very. I was using this for an ipod connection to my RCF ART sound system in my room, as well as allowing friends to borrow it if they needed to DJ on XLR speakers but didnt have XLR outs. It had some heavy use, but it should have lasted longer then this. A good idea would be to make the 3.5mm connection swappable, in case the cable breaks at the end like mine did.This works ok, but has static when disconnecting from one source to another like any 3.5 connection will. Turn down your speakers if you are using it to account for bumps and crackles. Also the plug is a bit loose, and I had to use electrical tape to secure it. This is a good cable for the job though, because there honestly isnt much out there, so just treat it nicely.
I have been using these cloths for a couple of weeks now, and decided it was time to wash them. On the back of the box it says: "...machine wash regularly in warm water." When I took them out of the washing machine, all the stitching on the corners of the binding had come undone on every cloth! I was quite surprised and very disappointed. Don't know if anyone else who has purchased these has tried washing them yet. I would love to know your experience if you did. Before washing, the cloths worked well and I was very pleased with them. Now, not so much.
In all fairness, I read other reviews before ordering this product and I had my doubts that it would work well in a big city with a crowded FM radio dial.Nonetheless, I thought I'd give this model a try because, unlike other similar units, it can be tuned to any FM frequency. As promised, it was also easy to tune and set up the three preset channels.I tried, unsuccessfully, to find a frequency that was far enough away from another station to get a quiet signal. Then I tried again. And again. I had no luck so I sent it back.
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.
Perhaps I chose the wrong unit. I was hoping this GPS would be helpful while driving. It doesn't plot out trips, and the Metroguide software, while good generally, misses many streets. The screen is clear but small and difficult to read when in direct sunlight. The GPS tracking is excellent and accurate. For use while driving, it looks like the Street Pilot (or Street Pilot III) is far superior.
Off warranty, of course. It worked fine for several months then started looking pinkish for a couple of days then blacked out completely. Spend the money for a decent brand.
I was very unhappy with this unit. I had considerable problems programming the memory to accept 3 different stations. The sound that did come through was scratchy and distorted. I also had to run the volume on my sony and the car at almost 100% just to hear it.I contacted the Factory Depot who sent me this product and they allowed me to return it for a refund. They were very courtious and helpfull. With them I give a 5 STAR rating and would buy different products from them.
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.
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!
For a shower cd/radio player this product is terrible. The sound is barely loud enough playing in a quiet room, much less in the shower, or with any kind of water running. I was very disappointed, I will shop around for a higher quality product next time.
I installed this Antenna, hooked it all up, and the reception was worse than the rabbit-ears I was already using. ...
from a 550d t2i user, who had the 18-55mm kit lens, this is only a slight upgrade. i try to use fast lens with no flash, so i have the 50 1.4 also.the speed is acceptable but not good for low light.the autofocus is the fastest ive ever seen on a lens but very loud. it is usually accurate compared to my 50 1.4. both have problems in low light as you would expectpicture quality is about the same as the kit lens. the difference is that this lens is faster and without IS, so its capable of a more crisp image while handheldits very heavy compared to other lenses.the worst thing about this lens is its zoom ability. the whole point of a zoom lens is it's convenience, as in not having to move forward and backward to get the right composition. the zoom ring on this lens is not smooth and hard to twist quickly like the kit lens. it is an unfortunate design.'edited version:i am currently returning this lens. at first it seemed alright because of how long i have taken a break from photography. i recently took pictures at a car show and the images came out with lots of noise and low information in raw. almost nothing truly in focus, using the 2.8 and fastest shutter speed while handheld. compared to my canon 1.4 50mm, this is junk. no full time manual focus is necessary for me to get the perfect focus in video. althought it comes with a lens hood, it is a tulip so it isnt the greatest. i'm all about quality, and this lens is not great. the kit lens is probably the same quality. only good thing is how fast the autofocus is.
I have never had a problem with any HP products in the past but to my surprise this machine is the worst printer/fax machine I have ever had.I can never get the automatic document feeder to just take one page. It always wants to pull in at least two to three pages. I have cleaned it, blew air into it, and even replaced the feeder per HP suggestion and still doesn't work.To make matter worse, even if I do get the machine to take one page at a time, it will not send all the pages for a fax. It always seems to leave off one of the middle pages. This is really puzzling because all the pages scanned.Now the clencher on this is that everytime I call to try to get some support help I talk to someone in India whom I barely understand and I don't feel like they understand or appreciate my problem. (I do not believe in outsourcing American jobs by the way.)After talking to some of our clients, they have mentioned that they too are also having problems with this model. As of now, I am requesting my money back. I'll wait and see what happens....
I purchased this item from Amazon about a month ago, have been having problem with it ever since, This item has background noise ++ to a point where it is really annoying , tried on different frequencies where there are no near stations already active, I own two cars, so I have tried it tried in both cars to be sure. the results are the same, very horrendous. it also has a poor stereo sound quality, compared to the wire connection directly to the sound system of the car, I am very unhappy with this item.I just contacted Amazon and Satechi to let them know about my problem.Will keep you posted about the outcome of this dispute
Although the picture, manual, and product description indicates that this item comes with a dc-connector for your car (via a cigarette lighter)... my unit came with 2 bare wires. When I inquired, they said I should "hard-wire" the unit to the car battery.This is a lot of money to spend on something that you have to modify to use it.I would avoid...(I wish someone would have warned me.)
I was happy to buy these cheap cables that Amazon and Cnet said worked well. I bought 2 of these cables, one for the DirecTV HD receiver and one for my PS3. Neither of them worked well. I connected the first cable to my PS3. The PS3 wouldn't play a blu ray disc - it flickered a graphic across the screen about once every 30 seconds but was otherwise black. It did play a regular DVD, but the picture quality was horrible - lots of horizontal lines and fuzzy dots on the screen. I then took that same cable and instead connected it from the HD receiver to the tv. This time, the picture showed up but audio paused every 5 seconds, horizontal lines showed up, and the score ticker for the football game I was watching wasn't very clear.Some of you may say that maybe my tv and/or PS3 are bad. I'm pretty sure both are fine. The tv is a brand new Sony W5100 and the PS3 is also brand new. I took both of them out of the box the same day I tried the cables. And the TV and PS3 were fine when I used them with the HDMI cable that came with the DirecTV receiver. I didn't expect the free cable to be so much better than the ones I paid for. But maybe I just got a bad batch. Still, it only cost me about $6 for both cables, so that softens the blow of having to throw them out.
Please note I am rating the packaging and not the item itself. I finally opened this product to install and there was no instructions/documentation at all.. I have no clue how to install this unit. I looked on P/A's website... Fuse & bulb? WTH I didnt get any of this... Very fustrating!
I ordered this but did not accept the shipment after I read the other reviews
I bought this printer from Amazon.com two years ago. Things were fine at first; installation was easy and print quality was good.The first problems arose when I tried to connect it with its USB port. The issue was solved through Xerox's website, but periodic crashes and lockups are the norm now.Over time, print quality has deteriorated dramatically. I've experienced printhead and ink clogging/drying problems that have put me in the market for a new printer.I bought the M750 because it was relatively inexpensive and looked like it would remain [inexpensive] to operate since ink cartridges could be replaced individually by color. The short, two-year lifetime doesn't seem very cost-effective now.
I am an electronics enthusiast, this radio just didn't cut it, it may have an attractive case but don't judge a book by it's cover. Poor sound quality, most people would have great difficulty reading the instructions, weird layout, I personally recommend the Motorola Talkabouts, as one of the previous reviews stated that he had two Motorola's that failed to the elements, he must have been dipping it in and out of a pool or something, actually I have done that, I jumped in a pool with the radio on me, with no case, bag, or any protection for a full minute(typical me!), let it dry, 2 hours later, good as new. The motorolas are your best pick.
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.
Had to return one due to the cassette door not closing properly, and should have returned the second one since the volume control know does not operate properly.
I purchased a DWL-2100AP WAP last night to replace an old SMC Barricade router that was having range issues. After installing the DWL, I tested the unit with an XBox Wireless-G adaptor and a Toshiba e755 PDA with built-in 802.11b.The major problem with this D-Link unit was compatibility: the synchronization process from the WAP to the XBox adaptor took considerably longer than with the SMC unit. More importantly, the unit would never work with the Toshiba PDA, it would connect for up to three seconds and then drop the connection. This was all done in the same small room, so there were no range issues here. After resetting both units multiple times and disabling all security functionality (WEP, etc.) the problem remained.Unfortunately, this is a very common occurance with D-Link products as I learned from a wireless specialist at a local computer retailer who has handled many returns of these devices. The D-Links evidently have been frequently returned for having compatibility issues with other vendors' solutions.I checked for updates to the device's firmware image and could not locate any on the D-Link web site.My other impressions of the product are:1. Effective but ugly user interface.2. Poorly designed Windows software for management. The only way that you can manage a WAP with this software is to have the software auto-discover the unit (possibly with ping or SNMP tests). If those fail, which they did with me, there is no way to manually add a WAP into the software.3. Poorly designed implementation of 802.1x authentication.4. Poorly designed customer support web site with no firmware updates to address compatibility issues. Knowledge base was very minimal containing only small tidbits that referred to issues with setting up Windows XP networking.I will now exchange this unit for a Linksys tonight. I will post a review of the Linksys WAP after performing the same series of tests.
I've probably invested more than ten hours into getting this thing to work. Windows will always open an Explorer Window on an ATI directory every time you start the OS and you have to use Regedit to put quotes around the multimedia software directory paths. Also, I had it working for several months until I purchased a digital camcorder. Installing the camcorder drivers disabled the TV tuner and no amound of uninstall-reinstall could get it to work again. ATI support has not been any help. "Googleing" the web and newsgroups has revealed that the ATI TV Wonder is a nightmare for many people.
I have 2 of these routers and both are junk. One the AP keeps failing if more than 2 wireless devices are connected too it, it causes the router to reboot. Contacted support for replacement and after 30-45 minute wait for support they had me reset it twice. and it still failed. They finally told me it was my laptop's that caused the problem. Funny because my laptops work everywhere else. The other after 3 months of working the AP log read kernel: WLAN: MLME - Disconnecting (deauth) wireless client: ffffffffffff Reason 3 and that was the end of my use of any dlink product. I have use dlink for years and there products have worked great, I will no longer use there products. I am an outsource IT provider and I will no longer recommed or install any of there products. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, IT IS A PIECE OF CRAP.D-Link DIR-615 4-Port 10/100 Mbps Wireless N Router
My wife and I have been looking at Wireless Headphones for when we exercise. We have looked at several different models to date and came across the Coby. While I had no problem with the unit (at first), my wife hated the way it felt and how much it moved while she was on the treadmill. Anyway, After a couple of days of use, I plugged the transmitter into our Big Screen TV and all I head was an annoying hum and screach. I unplugged it fromt he TV and went backt o my IPod and nothing changed. I spent the next hour walking around the house plugging this fool thing into different outlets and while the sound improved a bit, The hum and screach were always more powerful. In order to be fair, I did take this a step further and disconnected all cordless phones, wireless networks, etc. just to see if that would make a difference, It didn't. This product is now back in it's original package and will be on it's way to Amazon.I can not tell you to avoid purchasing this item as it may work for you but I will advise you to think twice and carefully review other products before settling with this one.
Twice my DVD player refused to eject. I've had to open the case to retrieve my DVD. Mine is being recycled today, worthless.
I have owned a Kodak EasyShare CX6230 for a couple years and it eats batteries for dinner.If you don't mind feeding your Kodak Camera batteries all the time, then go ahead and get one. My Kodak hardly ever had enough power to take some pictures and then download them off the camera without putting in new batteries.I have upgraded to Canon PowerShot SD600 which is powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)which is a HUGE plus.
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!!!
The reception is clear, etc., but the actual phone with the key pad is terrible. The letters are too small. The clip is totally useless. It will not stay on anything. I used it for about a month and then purchased the old Planetronics C10 which was still available on line although it has been discontinued. It is by far the best phone I have ever had. I thought I would get the newer model thinking it would be even better, but it definitely is not something I can use.
Its a good mouse and provides the functionality you would expect with it.The mouse wheel is very very sensitive. This is the issue:1. If you wish to scroll a page you roll the wheel up or down as required.2. If you wish to use the directional 'scroller' (in which you can move a page up, down, left and right), you need to click the wheel.The problem: You need to use very little pressure to click the wheel instead of simply scrolling a couple of lines. This gets really annoying.In all other regards this product is perfect.Updated: October 2010:I have been using this mouse for a few months now. The wireless system is very clumsy. I recently replaced the battery cells in the mouse and was hoping that the system could stay 'connected' more easily. However even if i move the mouse out of range for a second, and bring it back into range, i need to hit the reset button on the mouse and wireless adapter to get the mouse working again. This is extremely annoying.
DONT BUY THIS SYSTEM UNLESS YOU PLAN NEVER TO HAVE A PROBLEM OR CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! Before buying this system, I called Philips to find out some information about it (which I thought was very responsible on my part). Their call center is in the Philipines, and they not only knew nothing about the system, and (understandably) had difficulty with technical terms in English, but they had this really obnoxious script, so even though it was clear right away that my questions were way over the customer service agents head, it was like pulling teeth to get transfered to a manager then to technical support (no kidding over 20 minutes educating some poor customer service girl on HDMI, speaker wattage, and DVD upconversion). When I got the system, I learned (as I somewhat expected), that even the tech knew nothing about this system and was working off of the same product specs I read ten times before buying it, then just saying "Yes."
I bought this particular model several years ago (1st generation) from a national optics seller. I liked the price, weight and decent optics. On receipt the right eye cup slipped down. One year later it came completely off. Had them repaired. A year later they failed again plus the whole right eyecup base twirled around. Sent them back again for repair. On reading other reviews on various websites, this seems to be a common occurrence.I was pleased to get them back in a short time. However the eyepiece lens cap (cover) wasn't returned with the binos even though I had listed them on the packing slip when I sent them and were used to prevent scratching in shipment.After a total of 4 calls to Nikon Customer service with 1/2 hr. wait times and being sent the optics cover (wrong end, duh) and then the wrong size lens covers I'm still waiting 3 weeks later.As far as optics go, especially if needed for bird watching they are only as good as their warranty and customer service. Meanwhile I went ahead and purchased Vortex Vipers, (slightly more $$) and had one experience with customer service which was excellent. I was sent a pair of replacements in 2 days with postage paid return service.
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!
No problem with the item. Problem was that one hour after placing the order, I tried to cancel it but was told it was already being shipped. I believe the source could have accomadated my cancellation but I will keep it and live with the experience.
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.
I have had 2 Seagate models in the past month fail. This 750GB and a 500GB installed one after the other in my computer since December 13th. Both failed. The 750GB failed after 4 weeks 6 days and the 500GB failed after 1 day. I have found after bringing one back still under 30 day return policy and the other having to send back to Seagate for replacement that they have been having quite a few failures due to a firmware problem with numerous models. This is not widely advertised and I had to dig to find this information out. I am very upset and do not want a replacement since their customer service at this point has been lousy. I am out $275.00 since I paid to have these drives installed and an operating system installed as well. Plus I am now stuck with a replacement drive that I am frankly afraid to even put into the computer. AVOID until this problem is fixed without placing the burden on you to upgrade the firmware! MY 2 cents!
This catridge only lasted for 3 weeks for less than 300 pages. After that it started with dark pages on every print out. It seems there is still toner powder but dark printing which I cannot use for anything. So I replaced with original HP ctaridge that fixed the issue. Very Clear printing and no issues with original HP catridge. Never want to buy this type of catridges in future.
I bought this TV and had it for 2 1/2 years. The other night, the power went out on the TV and it wont come back on. No lights, No sound, NOTHING. I got on the internet and found all of these customers with the same problems. I am extremely dissapointed with this product. People on line are doing self fixes that involve replacing capacitors and diodes. I attempted one fix and it didnt work. This TV is going in the trash tomorrow. I feel like Im tossing $700 in the garbage. Depressing. Please do NOT buy polaroid products. You will regret it.
I have had this DVD player for about 8 months and it died. It was great while it worked, but now it will only read audio cds (I have cd players for that!). With the product PARTS ONLY under warrenty for a year, it will cost me as much or more to have this player repaired as it will to buy a new one. Next time I go with brand-names I know and pay more attention to the warrenty!
I bought my Panasonic DVD-RV32 dvd player in late 2003. Here it is January 2004 & I tried to play a Star Trek movie today & it would not play the movie. It recognized the disc... read the disc... went into the stop mode, displayed "STOP" on the unit's display & then displayed "HO7", which I later found out is an error message. The funny thing is that it worked fine yesterday.As so many other people have reported about this unit, I am joining the league of disappointed owners of this product... the PANASONIC RV-32. It worked ok while it lasted, but it didn't last! I hope that this dvd player is not evidence of something pandemic in the entire line of Panasonic products. I've always had good luck with Panasonic televisions... even as I write this!RobertSeverna Park, Maryland
Considering that some photos are unique and you only get the chance once in a lifetime, I recommned buying a better one. I bought this filter to protect my nikon. It does the basic job, but I get noticeably better photos with my better one. I guess the argument ranges over whether a filter to protect the lens or reduce glare is even a good idea, but I usually like to have one on, especially if I'm outdoors or in a dustry environment.
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.
Well, I ve had this player for a while now, about 8 months I'd say. Out of all that time it's been in the working condition for about 3 months only, and that is including the 2 replacements iOmega sent me after the previous player broke down. As a player, it's a pretty great thing, with tremble/bass adjustments and all that a player should have, BUT since it's zip disk input keeps breaking down, I would not recommend it to anyone, unless they plan on using just one zip disk and never take it out (if you do take disks out and put them back in, chances are that they will get stuck on the 50th time, and have fun ordering the replacement). The only thing saving it from a &quot;1&quot; is that I really liked it 'till it broke down.
I am constantly on the lookout for the ultimate earphones....ones that will stay in for 20 miles of running. I had hopes for these, however I am still looking. Good concept however reality is that the little gaurds come off in the middle of a run when sweat loosens the fit. trying to put them back in is when the top guards come off if you are not careful.
Padding in the laptop sleeve is completely insufficient.Plastic adjustment components on straps have all been broken.No cross chest straps.
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.
doesn't fit a canon t1i and comes with an adapter ring that doesn't fit. the whole thing is a waste of money, the only thing some what useful is the bag and even that is junk quality. wouldn't waste my money to send it back, description is wrong, lens is junk and a waste of time look else where.
Quit working in less than 2 weeks and it was the cable because a new one of quality fixed the problem
Got this product based on the previous reviews. I have received model MDR-RF925RK which the product do function and comfortable but it has terrible loud hissing noise in the background once its connected to any 1 of the 3 available channels. I will not recommend this product to anyone at all.
The in-ear headset is way too BIG to fit into my ears. Extremely uncomfortable. It is a size of a nickle of hard shell.No sound isolation.
We got this to play tapes for our babies because it looks reasonably appropriate in their nursery yet has decent sound quality unlike typical tape players for babies.Unfortunately it has this annoying bright flashing display that comes on at random times when the unit is turned off, e.g. at night when the babies are supposed to be sleeping. I'd imagine people of any age would be bothered by this light flashing in their bedroom every night. It flashes random colors for several seconds then the word "...HELLO." scrolls across the display. When it gets to the end it wraps around and for an instant it says "O....HELL" which is exactly what I'm thinking: "oh hell, the idiotic radio is flashing again; I better unplug the piece of junk before it wakes the kids".IMO, a product that you have to remember to unplug after every use is unacceptable.-BillP.S. Product developers everywhere take note: You have to wonder why Sony added this "hidden feature". Presumably it's to make the product stand out while on display in a store (but my kids' room at 2am is not a store) and to call attention to a useless "advertised feature" of this boombox: the display can light up in different colors (I guess it can be red when you're playing a CD and green for the radio and orange for tapes or something like that). Oh boy. My guess is Sony had a perfectly good boombox design on the drawing board, then some over-eager engineer came along and said "we can get red/green/orange LEDs for only 5 cents more than plain red ones" and it all went downhill from there. A plea to engineers everywhere: don't add useless features just for the sake of adding features. You may think you're showing off but you're just being an idiot. This could've been a good product.
Many of the cases arrived broken, but not due to package handling.The plastic is very thin and flimsy. Many more cases broke as I opened them. As a videographer, this is not a quality product that I can give to my clients.
A money pit is right! This printer just isn't worth it. There were at least 3 times where I bought ink and even though I only used the printer 3 or 4 times over the course of 4 or 5 months, the ink was gone and I'd have to buy refills again! It appears the ink must be allowed to evaporate somehow, and furthermore if you run out of one color the whole printer is useless until you refil it! Regardless of whether you're printing in B&W;!Don't waste your money on this; there are much better printers out there.
I purchased this hdmi cable and it worked for a little while but the quality started to fade and it eventually quit working all together.
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.
I bought this keyboard in hopes of turning a PDA into a laptop without all the hassles and size. The problem is that this keyboard is hard to open and the keys stick sometimes. Not to mention, I have big fingers and the keys are too small to punch. So think about these problems before you purchase this keyboard. It earned two stars in hopes that Palm will improve this product.
8 different adapters and not one for an hp laptop.Sent an email to company with no response.
My previous printer was an HP 1320 and I replaced cartridges once a year. My printing load has not changed and I put a new cartridge in my Canon printer, after I bought it late last year and the original cartridge run out soon after. It has been less than two months and the printer is already indicating that it is low in toner. Based on my experience with the original cartridge, I estimate I have 3 to 4 more weeks with the annoying warning, but then the toner will be really out. This is ridiculous; it is one quarter of the life of my old generation HP printer.
I loved these speakers at first - they were perfect for listening to music in my apartment without bugging the others. But after a while, it started to make odd noises, "freezing" up and making a buzzing noise until I shut the whole thing off, and eventually it would just stop playing my music on my ipod touch (second generation). Now, it crackles and I can't turn up the music more than "low" or else it sounds horrible and one of the speakers stops working. Honestly, if this would've kept working I would've given it an excellent review. I wish it would've had a warranty, considering I just purchased it at the end of January. Now I'm left without speakers for my ipod.
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.
Does not hold up to ""pro" use. Stopped working after 1 year and maybe 100 or so button presses. Guess You get what you pay for. For heavy usage I guess the Canon is the only way to go.
I got this for my guitar and found the fiber to be more coarse than expected. I would not use on anything with a delicate surface as you may end up with swirls.
The item was defective and the Seller was kind enough to refundmy money.
I feel the need to report that I have had a less than satisfying experience with this product. I purchased the Iogear GME221 Optical Mini in October of 2002 from Amazon for [$] plus shipping and handling. At the time I intended to use it on a Compaq Laptop running windows 98. This mouse was not ever recognized by that computer when plugged in as instructed to the USB port. I contacted Iogear which promises a 90 day Guarantee of their product. They told me to send it back to Amazon if it was less than 30 days after purchase. Otherwise I could return it to them for repair. I tried it on my Wife&#65533;s Compaq Laptop running Windows ME. It recognized the mouse the first time I tried it, so I kept it as I was planning to buy a new Dell running Windows XP. I tried it on my son&#65533;s Dell and his machine would not recognize the Mini Mouse. I didn&#65533;t know what to do so I waited until I got my Dell. Well, to my disappointment, the mouse would work on my new computer about half of the time. Some times it would recognize it and some times it would give me a message that the USB was detecting a defect in the USB device. I sent the product back to Iogear as instructed which included specific packaging instructions which were a page long. This cost me [$] in UPS charges. I got a voice mail several days later that they had my mouse and that it seemed to be working just fine. I called back and the voice mail of my contact person was full. I tried the next day and she said she sent it back because I did not call. I had to pay for the call. She was able to find the mouse tested it again and called my voice mail to say it was fine and she had sent it back. So, I got it back and it still does not work. I have discovered that I can get it to work on my Dell if I plug it in before booting up in the morning. It is recognized about half the time on my wife&#65533;s machine and never on my son&#65533;s. Needless to say I am disappointed. I suppose there are other avenues I could pursue but enough is enough. I am not willing to spend any more money and it is time to cut my losses. My wife bought me a Logitech Optical Mouse for Christmas and it is always recognized by my computer. I do not have to plug it in before I boot. Another interesting thing is that it has given me an opportunity to compare the two devices. While the Iogear device looks like a good idea, it is really very small. It has a nice carrying case but it is so small that you have to pinch it between your thumb and third finger to keep it from sliding back in your hand when you click. The buttons curve forward and the click pressure makes it want to slide back. It also feels like it is made of thin plastic which gives it a fragile feel. In short, if you buy this product and don&#65533;t like it be sure to send it back to Amazon right away. Iogear did not treat me fairly and want others to be aware. I will never buy anything from them again. For about the same money you can get a very nice Mouse from Logitech.
Most manufacturers sell you a printer cheap and then they gig you on the ink cartridges. Epson charges you a lot for a printer that only does a fair job of printing photos then they raise the ink gigging to a high art form. It not only goes through ink like water goes over Niagara but heaven forbid the heads need cleaning or the jets get clogged. They will tell you to run the head cleaning routine at least three times, which uses up a ton of your expensive ink. Then if that doesn't work they tell you to put in new cartridges and do it three more times. Only then, after you have gone through enough ink to buy a new printer, do they tell you to get it serviced.Do yourself a huge favor and buy a different printer. We have a HP PhotoSmart 2710 that does a much better job printing photos, does a good job scanning photos, is wireless, reasonable with ink and does a whole lot more besides.
this tom tom did not work out of the box, big problem for me, because I was using this for a cross the countrytrip on a motorcycle. I had to buy a car type which is very hard to use outdoors. Amazon would not refund me the shipping costs.
I didn't really have good expectations for a cassette adapter in terms of having good audio quality. But I thought it would be better than what you hear from this. Volume has to be very low on device and extremely high on radio. But if all you have is cassette in your car its worth a buy so you can listen to your music even if quality is bad.
Well, when it works, it takes nice shots. The large aperture makes for some pretty good bokeh for the price. However, most copies will not accurately focus throughout a range of distances (for example, mine was spot on until the subject got about 6 feet away, then it was extremely inaccurate from there to infinity). The autofocus mechanism is also failure prone and if it happens out of warranty (it WILL happen) it costs about half the value of the lens to have it fixed. You can sort of protect against the AF failure by storing the lens with the hood attached, but my copy failed while using this method. I'd go with the cheaper f/1.8, or the slightly more expensive Sigma 50mm f/1.4 if I had to do it again. Simply not worth the trouble and I've gone through three copies of this thing. All were not acceptable.
I purchased this little "camcorder" because it was simple. It said you can send videos to your friends and you can make videos and all kinds of great stuff. Well, let truth be told. You don't send friends videos. You send your friends an email wrapped from a company called "crackle". I call it a You Tube "want to be". That's right; you send your friend an invite to go to the website "crackle" to view your friend's video. They get your personal information first, beware.Also, you can't just create a video and down load it to a DVD. NO NO NO! You have to take your device to an authorized retailer and they down load the video to a DVD for you and then, you guessed it, CHARGE YOU between $15.00 to $25.00 Also, even though the website gives you retailers, that doesn't mean they will be set up. Many of them don't even have the equipment yet to process. We had to go to 4 authorized places. One place had never done one and didn't know how.So I am just saying study this before you spend all that money. Know what your buying and READ the small print!!!
I just bought this player for several days. Well, the sound is good enough to me, but the firmware and design is pretty bad. Button responses very slowly, especially when you are playing a song; The navigator system is terrible, you have to navigate to return to get back to uplevel; Error tolerance is zero, I have a mp3 file which can be played on my PC, well, I do have a problem to convert this mp3 file to a WAV file, but this play could not handle this this, it stuck there and refused to work any more, you have to turn off/on the power to make it work again, and you must delete that file from the player, otherwise you will be stuck there again; If you switch to FM mode, switch back to mp3 mode and switch to FM mode again, there's no sound any more. It claims its firmware is upgradable, but if there's no firmware at all this feature is nothing! They even don't put the original firmware file on their website!About the design, the joy stick is not very comfortalbe to handle by one hand. The screw for belt clip is too short for the hole, it can not secure the belt clip to the player firmly, actully, after I accidently pulled it off from my belt it doesn't work any more, guess I have to buy a longer screw for that, ridiculously, there's a sports symbol(a girl running) right there beside the screw hole, how can it be designed specially for sport?These are enough for me, I'll never buy MPIO again!!
This camera is fine, picture wise. But it eats batteries WAY too fast. We constantly have to change them, and it won't work w/ rechargeable ones. Plus you have to wait forever to take two pictures in a row, it's very annoying, especially when you're trying to catch something fast. I will not buy Kodak again.
This case is definitely not what I expected from the pictures and reviews. It looks and feels very cheap and flimsy. The fact that it is impossible to hotsync while using it just adds to the frustration. Definitely not a match for such a fine product as my Palm Vx.
Ordered it, got it, installed it - then streaks started after the first print. Took the toner back, bought another brand, and now my drum is screwed up.
I got this product hoping that I could store 24 cd's. When you put all 24 (or a little less amount) in the case, it becomes VERY hard to close and very bulky.It also has the pages which come out. Once you put the cd's in, once you turn the pages, they fall out!Even worse... I cannot fit this product in a case that holds a CD player and Cd's!!Think twice before buying this product.
I have never felt strongly negative about a product since this purchase. Software is simple, but poorly designed and has ho-hum features for a "toy gadget" and different from what was described, takes poor pictures, and the video is shockingly unusable. False advertising is what I can say. The description says it takes videos and digital pictures, yes, if it works. You can't even tell if this takes colored or black and white as it is that bad!!! The video can't even be downloaded on the software...many hassles. It doesn't help that I ordered two, and returned the other one because of how it was "not as described". Sadly, I mistakenly returned the cheaper purchased price, and kept the item with higher invoice...now I can really say I felt "robbed"...
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.
I've been searching high & low for an adapter that can play 8mm tapes... I purchased this off of the review of another person who said it does play 8mm, and when I got it [today], the package clearly states that it DOES NOT play 8mm tapes [sighs, back to my search]I wish that the seller would CLEARLY mark on the description that this adapter doesn't play 8mm [so disappointing]As a regular adapter for regular tapes, I'll give it 5 stars. B/c I purchased a poorly described item, I give it 2/5 stars.Now I'm in the process of returning it
I've sent my Linksys WUSB54G back to Amazon for a refund. My Linksys was not working properly with my 2Wire router and when I called Linksys customer support I spent hours on the phone with individuals who could not understand my problem and could not fix the problem. I'm sure the Linksys customer service individuals ment well but we could not fix the problem. One of the biggest problems we had was that I speak and understand American English and the customer support people were speaking fairly good English but with a heavy Indian or other accent. If Linksys is going to market to the American English speaking customers they should have American English speaking customer service.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCTI was very happy with it at the beginning but after 6 months I was left with a stylish and expensive piece of junk. It refuses to charge and Logitech tells me that the battery is not replaceable.
I bought two of these for my daughter and her boyfriends cars.They worked great until three months later when my daughters just stopped working.
I really liked this since I lost my Sony pebble :( It is a good idea, but I had to cut a slit in the side to be able to access the on/off button on my mp3 player (not a sansa) The real problem is that after wearing it only a handful of times, the plastic ring buckle broke and now it's useless.
There are many things to like about this scanner. But there are just as many things that are less than likeable.First, I experienced streaks in my scans using the slide and film scanner. This has been an intermittent problem, usually occurring when I haven't used the film and slide scanner for a couple or more weeks. The problem showed up immediately, and then only occasionally. Not wanting to take a chance on being stuck with a defective scanner, I requested a replacement from Canon. The rep was courteous, and the replacement scanner was received in a few days. BUT! The replacement scanner was scuffed and obviously well-used. When Canon telephoned me to perform a follow-up service survey, I asked the representative if the replacement was a refurbished scanner, and he admitted that it was ... and that Canon had received numerous complaints from consumers about its policy of replacing NEW scanners (like mine) with used ones!!I'm still deciding whether to keep the used replacement -- or take a chance and continue using the new one (purchased from Amazon.com) for the remainder of the warranty period.My other complaints are: (1) it takes forever to scan multiple pages into another program (Adobe Acrobat, for example), and the contrast settings for each page must be re-set for each page scanned if pages are faded, or otherwise require adjustment, (2) the film strip holder that came with the scanner is a flimsy plastic affair that is certain to break or fail in due course, (3) there is some mysterious coating on the platen that requires constant cleaning.This scanner supplements (and fortunately does not replace) a still working Visioneer OneTouch 8600 scanner that I purchased in 1999 -- which runs circles around the Canon in the useability department.
Bought it for &lt; $30+tax. Installing the software is awful. The printer driver does not work with a simple installation process although the scanner driver does. I downloaded the "latest" version, it did not fix the problem but then the scanner user interface completely disappeared. After install/uninstall/reboot > 10 times with a specific sequence, and including manually editing registry a few times, finally, both the printer and scanner drivers are fully operational, although I still don't have the scanner user interface. I would not expect an average user to get it work if all drivers were not installed right the first time. After all, I decided to keep this printer/scanner since hardware works as expected, and I can use other software to operate the scanner. Customer support is reasonable through the live-chat agent but when the software is so buggy, overall you get limited help.
I've been looking a while for the best pair of headphones for the price, and I feel like I found it with these bad boys. The sound quality is fantastic, bass works wonderfully. I must say though the cord length is a problem, but I improvised and tied the cord up to make is smaller. Also you may find them a bit tight at first, but within a few minutes it was fine. Now though, the headphones are acting up. Sound quality is basically gone. I had these since March of 2010 and had no problems until today (June 9th 2010). This is how I found out. My headphone jack was all the way in my Creative Zen, sound quality was bad, volume was low for how High I had the volume. Well I mess with it a bit, move the cord, sound quality is back to normal, but only for a bit, then I pull the jack out a little bit, that helps, but only until I put the jack back all the way in. I never dropped them or anything, I took the best of care of them, now they're junk.
Installed these in the doors of my 2005 Saab 9-3. For this model Saab, the factory crossover only sends bass to the doors. The Infinities handled most bass guitar ok but any kind of bass drum caused them to distort and pop. I removed them and re-installed the factory Pioneer speakers.
I'm here to replace..yes, THIS model. Checked out the reviews and when I saw KB's review I thought &quot;I could have written that!&quot;. I too had mine for about 1 1/2 years. Barely used actually but always ran very hot when it was...locking up, jumping ahead. Figured it was because of the unit placement (like KB's review) so would actually use it out of the Entertainment center and on the floor. Finally it just stopped recognizing all my DVD's. And yes, I have a long history with RCA TV's too and they also seem to crash after about 2 years. I hate to give up on RCA's as I've always thought of the brand as quality but from now on I'll forget brand loyalty and buy something that works longer than 18 months!
I bought these cables and tried to connect a dvd player with them but they did not work. I guess the adage is true, "you get what you paid for." They were a complete waste of money for me, maybe they will work fine for you.
I purchased the card one month ago. First of all, the card received is different from the picture. It is thinner than the picture and doesn't have the write protector. Worst of all, my camera can not detect the card after 4 days use. I tried with another camera and two PDAs. None of them can detect the card. I contacted the ventor and requested a refund for the purchase. I finally got the refund but the shipping was deducted. I am not sure what the logic is here. Am I responsible for receiving the defective product? I won't bother to argue with them for the shipping charge but there is one thing for sure. I will never buy anything from SimpleTech again. I should give them one star rating but consider their promptness in replying email, I give them 2 stars rating.
Hopefully Amazon will correct this error, but as of 12/12/2007 their photo of the product is wrong. This cable only has 2 RCA plugs, one for video and one for audio. The one I wanted was as pictured having 2 for stereo audio, with the necessary 4-conductor mini-plug to attach to a camcorder.
Battery failed after 2 weeks. APC constantly beeps indicating battery failure only after 2 weeks. APC can keep their batteries who ever makes them.
Very difficult to keep in ears. It doesn't really matter what I'm doing with them (e.g. working out/sitting in place listening). The lining around the ear seems just for show as it provides no security whatsoever. The sound is exceptional, however, if you can manage to keep the buds in.
After calling Linksys found that this expander doesn't work with anyting but Wireless G routers. For anything else, like my Linksys Wireless N Router, there is a 50/50 chance it will work. It didn't work at all, had to return it, but Amazon was GREAT, no problems at all....
This card IS a piece of junk. The 'DTR' & 'RTS' outputs DO NOT LATCH, they pulse for a second then go to tri-state mode!!! There are others out there (PROLIFIC USB) that are 5 times less expensive, which actually work.
Not much to say. It didn't work. The inclusion of a one sheet piece of paper in the box instructing me NOT to use the install disk if I had Windows Vista (and i do) was a clue of things to come. I was instructed to go to the Linksys website to download the correct driver which proved utterly confusing so I wound up doing a live chat session with a 3rd world cust service rep with broken English. Finally got the correct driver installed. The device worked ... for about 15 minutes then would "freeze" on me. It recognized my wireless network but wouldn't connect me to the internet. This went on for several days ... a cycle of install, freeze up, uninstall, and reinstall .... would work for 15 minutres or so then die. Finally returned it to Linksys. They sent a replacement which thus far (knock on wood) seems to be working. (At least after a week it still works.)
I am not the sort of person to be overly picky about picture or sound quality. All I ask is that it works! And not only did this piece of junk die on me after only 5 months, but the Philips warranty and customer service are so terrible that I will never buy another Philips product again.
Do NOT buy this print server. It will not work with Windows 7--and Linksys will not help. Maybe if you plan never, ever to upgrade from Windows XP it might be useful, but otherwise it is a piece of unsupported junk.
I needed to replace my gym headphones and decided on these because of the brand, engineering, color and style. I am returning them and going with something different, here is why.Pros: cool colors, good name, lots of different sizes to make sure you get a good fit, they deliver good highs and midsCons: They do not go loud at all - I've had other headphones hooked up to my nano and they scream, even when turned up to the max these are just at a normal level, bearly loud, the bass response sucks, they sound cheap when the bass hits, the cord has a PERMANENT twist to it that CANNOT be straighened out, this means that the cord always has a curly look to it, hard to lay it flat, even tho the cord has a twist, the cord always tangles and you just end up stuffing it into the case that they come with, in other words, cord management is bad. They have a little rubber disc above the headphone speaker and you put them in and twist, the disc locks in your ear and they stay on pretty good, they do not fall out and they seem stable...but, after a while on MY ears the little disc started to give me discomfort and i took them out, so over all there arent as good as i hoped.
I am no audiophile but I found the sound quality to be the same as my Sony MDR-EX71's and better than the stock iPod set. However, I bought these because I thought they would stay on and in my ears better when working out, running, and snowboarding. No such luck. The rubber ear cups work fine but the ear loop that is supposed to keep the earphones on my head are too big and are not adjustable so they just fall off like my other set. That is why I gave these a low score. Poor design ruined these for me.
This product is awful. It wont even plug into your device without a struggle. Bottom line don't waste your money!!
There's a lot I like about this product: It was very easy to install my Sansa, the armband is comfortable to wear, and the cord wrap works great! The weak link, literally, is the rectangular plastic piece that the adjustable side of the band passes through. I used this armband ONE TIME while jogging for about 20 minutes before the plastic link broke. I like the product well enough to deal with the hassle of returning it for a replacement. I'll post how my replacement fares once I receive it and use it for a little while...
please spare yourself the pain of this mouse. garbadge*. constanly runnign out of batteries and runnig around the house looking for more. always spazing...if you move too fast, it goes the totally different direction and does circles and such. i would rather use a ball mouse. dont get me started about gaming! u would do better without a mouse than this in CS. please take my advice and get a mouse more than 20$ :)
We got this item from Walmart and I was not jazzed about it AT ALL. When we hooked it up to record, we could not get it to record one channel while we watched another. Then the tray stopped working after one week. I sent it to Samsung and they fixed it but it still didn't work right. When it was downstairs, I had to trick the tray to open and then trick it to close (HA! I could only do it... my husband could not). Then we moved it to the bedroom and miraculously, the tray started working.I've never been excited about Samsung products and this type of thing is why. We only kept this thing (for viewing not recording) because we already spent money on it and figured it would do until we were ready to switch over to blueray.
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 truly wish I could provide a decent review as I had done a bunch of research before buying and was looking forward to using it, but I never really had a chance to use it. Straight out of the packaging several of the outlets simply didn't work. I had to return it (at my expense). While I noticed several other reviewers had commented on intial purchases not working, I thought it was a fluke. Now I realize Monster must have a massive quality control problem. My neighbor returned a similar Monster product (bought at a big box store after I purchased mine) and he had the same problem. For what you are paying you shouldn't have to gamble at all on whether the unit will work or not.BTW, please review the product's warranty. It won't be valid if you purchase from a non-authorized seller. While Amazon is an authorized seller, most of their market place sellers are not.
although the spec claimed 7800mah the battery I received was only the 6600mah. This is not a match for the original battery,
Since setting up this router several months ago, I've had nothing but trouble.The router requires a re-boot at least twice each day. The router cuts off for no apparent reason. The router cuts off when the Internet is not being used; when it's being used minimally; and when it's being used to download. It doesn't matter. It will cut off.The router is properly set up, and I know how to set up a wireless network. Thus, user error cannot be blamed. (Indeed, tonight I replaced the D-Link wither another router. No problems.)I hate this thing, and it's the biggest piece-of-junk electronic device I've ever purchased.Avoid this company and device like the plague.
We recieved this DVD player for Christmas 2001 and used it about 5 or 6 times and it already does not work. Same problems as with all the other comments I've read. No sound and no display. And yes, Toshiba customer service is a waste of time. Its probably not even worth fixing. I can get a new one for less! Toshiba certainly made a lot of money on selling a product that does not work!
I have lived with this scanner for a month now, and I can say that its virtues and flaws are the same as I discovered them out of the box. The biggest problem is the software: while I had no problem installing in with Mac OSX, it simply worked poorly for what I need to do - make B/W pdf scans. For example, the Canon software took so long to initiate a scan, whirring several times before the sensor actually got moving, that making multipage scans took forever.I raised this issue with Canon, and after a back-and-forth the reply was, essentially, "It is what it is." My recommendation: figure another $50 for Vuescan (big improvement!) or some other non-OEM software. That's ridiculous. Also expect to lose front-button functionality.Second peeve: scan times for B/W 150 dpi scans are too slow - about 18 seconds per page. Consider that if you are scanning your library.That said, this scanner is middle-of the pack: decent value for the money (once you add the extra $50), but don't expect too much from Canon.
The T.V. channels did not come in maybe due to the digital change in broadcasting.
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.
Hooked up to a Blu Ray player. These cables did not work with my Blu Ray (picture froze). I am going to return them. I had good luck with the Amazon brand HDMI cables that are about $7-8 each. The ones that worked are:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052SCU8U/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_detailsUPDATE: the seller is willing to refund my purchase, but ONLY if I return the items with tracking #, which would be almost as expensive as the cables. I'd really recommend you save your money and do not risk buying these cables.
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 purchased a toshiba tablet for school. It was the worst computer purchase I have ever made. If I could I would give less than 1 star. My computer was less than a month old and the hard drive died. I purchased an extended warranty so I called to have it repaired. Toshiba then proceded to tell me that they could replace the hard drive at a repair location but I would have to purchase an OS through them to have reinstalled on my new hard drive. I thought this was ridiculous. Shortly after the hard drive was replace my motherboard died. I again called Toshiba and they were unwilling to help. I spoke to multiple supervisers before I finally filed a claim with the BBB. Toshiba finally agreed to replace my motherboard but my computer is still basically non-functional (freezes, blue screens, wont turn on) and has a very loud high pitched whine whenever I do try to use it. I would not purchase another toshiba product ever. I would also not recommend spending money on an extended warranty because toshiba customer service is unwilling to do anything to fix defective products.
I bought this Tiffen 77mm UV Filter for my Canon 100-400mm IS lens. Since I got the lens I have not been getting the quality of shots I expected. Long story short, the problem was this filter. I took it off and instantly had the lens of my dreams. If you care about image quality you may want to reconsider.
I've always bought Canon, but this is the worst thing I've ever bought.In the middle of printing it just stops. The book says its hot, but how can it be hot on the first copy.I don't know how much ink and paper I've wasted on this thing, and its as slow as a snail also. Now it says the waste ink tank is full and you have to take it to a canon rep. to fix, which costs more than the machine is worth. I'm taking it to the hunting lease and putting it on the shooting range. Next time I won't be buying a Canon.
After having this and being happy with it for ~1 year, I moved it to a new computer and plugged it into the USB port, then plugged in my Apple Keyboard. Lights blinked then went out, and then quite literally SMOKE came out of the unit, leaving me with a dead keyboard.This is my 2nd DLink product...the first being a router, which also overheated and fried itself.Needless to say this will be my last purchase from them...and also needless to say, they won't cover the damage.
This is a simple product that splits the optical signal from two accessories in to one digital receiver or splits the signal from one accessory in to two receivers. I am sure for a lot of people this product will work great for them, but for myself I ran in to a problem.Too use this product you can't have a signal coming from both units at the same time. In my case I was trying to hookup a DirecTV Tivo and a Panasonic DVD recorder to my Sony Reciever. However, I quickly ran in to a problem because while the Tivo would turn off its Optical transmitter when put in standby, the Panasonic would not.
I bought this power adaptor for charging my iPod Touch because in the Product Description given by Amazon, compatibility with iPod Touch was mentioned, but when I plugged it in, I received an alert on my iPod Touch saying it was not compatible. Also, when I pulled the cord out of my iPod Touch, the fitting fell apart! I had decided to spend the extra money in order to have a solid power adaptor to take on the road and I'm very disappointed. Also, when I called Porta Cell Customer Support, the phone rang and rang and finally an answering machine picked up to say I should leave a message or write an email. There has been no response to my email so far and I don't have any idea how to return this device.
I used my Pantone huey Pro with the latest software version (hueyPro 1.5) to calibrate my Dell 2001FP LCD monitor and ended up with a reddish/pinkish tint. My monitor was clean and I tried multiple times with varying ambient lighting but the tint remained. I thought maybe this *was* accurate and that I just needed to get used to it. Unfortunately, the tint was just too severe to get used to. Plain white, for instance, just didn't look white at all. And reading the other reviews, it seems I'm not the only one who had this problem.I eventually game up and returned the Pantone huey Pro. I bought aColorVision Spyder2 Express Win/Macinstead. The resulting calibration has been much more reasonable.
I love these headphones. They were great while they lasted. My brother and I both bought them, but they both blew out. I'd spend a few extra bucks and get an updated model if I were buying again.
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.
This ink is fine for very basic printing needs; it's economical. Just don't get it wet, or try to use an overliner on it (sorry students and researchers)!!! My 8-year old Canon BJ-200e (which uses the BC-02 Black cartridge) is far superior in terms of water resistance! You would think that after 8 years, Canon would improve their product, not make it worse! I wish all printer makers would go with Pigment Black Ink that is very water resistant.
I bought the bean just before I had my first baby thinking it would be great to have in the hospital. Boy was I wrong. I brought it home and tried to install the software onto my computer. The program kept canceling the installation process and when I went online to get the so called patch it did nothing to help me. NONE of the music that I had PAID for and downloaded onto my computer were compatable with the SonicStage. I became very frustrated and deleted the whole thing off my computer and returned it. When I went to return it the lady told me that it sounded like I got a corrupt disc, which I bought her story and exchanged it for a new bean. Same thing happened, I couldn't get the program to complete the installation process and took the whole thing back AGAIN to Target. Definately a waste of my time. The player looks cute and is nice in your hand but definately not worth the hassle it has with it. Don't waste your time in my opinion.
I got the 5GB player. The head phone jack was messed up. So I got an RMA number and they fixed it but the jack broke again after about a month. After reading some forums, I fixed it with a soldering iron. I couldn't believe that someone like me with no previous soldering skills fixed it. I actually thought i screwed the whole thing up, but it worked. the sound was clear and it was perfect again, but after 2 months, it started to get screwy again. JUST STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT. [...]
PlanetReplay, the site that facilitates the sharing of shows over the internet stopped that function on 1/16/03. The ethernet port still gets the program guide only. This is a BIG loss
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.
I purchased this device along witha new Linksys -G "booster" router. On two computers, an A/G Linksys USB adapter was connected and worked fine. Irrespective of which computer I tried to install the WUSB54G adapter, it would not work. I paid an I.T. expert $75 per hour to help. We called Linksys. The representative in India could not help us. I sent an email and was told the same thing. It took over two hours and a literal argument to get agreement from a Linksys rep in Manila to agree to replace the new device. Perhaps it will get replaced and work. Perhaps it will still not work. If a bright professional I.T. expert cannot get this to work, there may for some reason be incompatabilities if it is simultneously used with A/G deviecs. However, I have another Motorolla newtarok adapter and a Belkin lap top adapter which work fine with the new router. Linksys and CISCO should be ashamed and take heed. Their support and customer service are unacceptable and should nto be tolerated. I may lose several hundred doallars in payment for I.T. suppoort and $50- $100 to purchase a competing manufacturer's USB Network adapter to get matters rectivied. However, they will lose a customer and a reputation. What matters most to them probably is their coporate profit and the diretcors' incmes...how sad! LINKSYS should read these comments on AMAZON.
I have an LG LCD, Tivo and Sony Dream Machine (reciever). As an Electrical Engineer I consider myself savvy to electronics and programming electronics. More so than the average consumer. I spent three hours programming, reprogramming, downloading firmware and product updates. I gave it a rest over night and tried again the next night. I could get it to control the TV and the reciever, or the Tivo and the TV but could never get it to function with all three.I sent it back before I got too involved. All of my components are new within the last year. I thought for sure this would be complient but it was more of a headache.Make sure you review the compatibility specs prior to purchase. I have friends that love it but it didn't go so well with me.
I bought one of this in Jan. 2003, then the trouble began.The wireless signal was very unstable and I never got a full 11M connection even the laptop was within 10 feet from router.The router even dead frequently after I changed the configuration with the browser. I had to fully reset again and again.Then I called their tech. support and updated the firmware for 6 times. It was long waiting for everytime and I was even be dropped off several times after 20 min or more waiting!At last, they agree it was defect and would replace it. It was already two months passed.It took them another half month to ship the replacement.I just got it today (April. 17). The new one came with the newest firmware, and lookss better for the wireless part. The signal can be stable around 95% within 10 feet distance. But the configuration is still buggy. I have done reset 5 times within 1 hour, just wanted to enable wireless MAC control. :(So 3 months passed I still can not use this. What can I say. Never want to buy dlink again!
Out of the box, the settings on the Samsung are totally inappropriate for normal DVD and HDTV watching. A typical customer would need a Ph.D. in TV-ology to tweak the multitude of settings available for optimizing picture. At the very least, it is necessary to change the "vivid" picture mode to "normal". Others (on similar Samsung TV's) have suggested "movie" mode but the color scheme is very yellow and washed-out. The HD broadcasts look quite nice, but anything else, including DVD's via component cables from a progressive-scan player, are very disappointing. Not surprisingly, standard-definition broadcasts (digital, via satellite in my case) looked terrible. Also, the contrast ratio should be much better for a small TV at this price.
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.
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
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.
On the list of features, it says that you can search by song title. This is not true. The player does not even display the title. Instead you can skip to the first song starting with any given letter. (With a lot of button pressing.) The &quot;random&quot; feature also has a *major* bug. It always picks the same songs! Instead of being random, it always jumps to the same songs in the same order when you use the same CD. They should call it &quot;alternate order&quot; because that's all it is.Finally, the output is not loud enough, the headphone cord is too short, the player is a bit too wide, and you'd better have a lot of batteries handy. I am disappointed by this product and will be returning it.
I, like many other reviewers, found the router to work as advertised, mostly. like others, I never was able to get the printserver to work with my Lexmark 3200. But I mainly bought this item for its router/firewall capabilities.as with others, the unit worked fine for nearly 18 months. now, I have to power cycle the thing nearly every time I boot my pc's in order to get an internet connection. and it randomly looses the internet connection with my cable modem. once the internet connection is lost I also loose LAN capability. it's really too bad, I really liked this product. for nearly a year and a half I didn't even think about it much. now it's a big headache. I gave it 2 stars since I liked it when it worked (4 stars) even though the print server didn't work, and now it rates 1 star -- so I took the average. for an $80-$100 product you wold think these things would last more than a year or so.
From the picture it looks like a normal car charger with a cord. What I received was a cigarette lighter plug with a place to plug a USB cord into it.
Received Firelite portable as a gift and while it worked on my Mac G5 desktop it didn't work on either a Toshiba notebook or Apple Powerbook. This has to be more then a coincedence since a similar drive by CMS works perfectly on all three machines without the need for an adaptor. The support offered by the Smartdisk site did not resolve the problem.
I love the camera itself but there seems to be a problem with the shutter sticking. This is the second time I'm having to send it back for the same problem. I feel like this should be a " recall " product!
When I hooked this up to my gigabit network I was only showing 100Mbps connection. I tried 3 different cables with no luck. I happened to already have a Linksys SD2005 gigabit switch on another part of my network. When a I swapped it in the computer was showing a full gigabit connection. This in my mind isolated the problem to the Netgear device. I am returning it and will buy a different brand...possibly another SD2005 since I haven't had any trouble with it. It might have just been a bad unit but I am not going to take that chance.
The software often picks route 100's of miles out of the way for no reason. You cannot pick your own route at all. The Navman 12v connector is VERY weak. Mine broke within a few days. The GPS pulls the Palm's battery down in no time at all - 2 or 3 hours. Navman's web site states the 12v cord powers the Palm too - not so according to their tech support. I have recently purchased a Magellan gold handheld GPS that works great. I can even drive Delorme software on the Palm from the Magellan. DON'T BUY THIS THING!
I got this remote thinking it would be great for my wireless music setup that I achieved with my stereo hooked up to my Airport (then wirelessly to my laptop), and it was, until I started replacing batteries every month and leaving the store thinking, "Did I even spend this much on the actual remote control?" It's since ended up in the bottom of my remote control box (yes people, hide them when you're not using them...they're ugly!) and it's small enough that it'll never be heard from again.
.... Except a mouse pad. I use my notebook as a primary computer, and being a large handed guy I wanted a larger notebook mouse. Ergonomically this mouse is absolutely phenomenal, I can use it for hours. Ive never written a review on something but Logitech support is literally non-existent if you contact them. No one answers their emails from support. This isnt a one sided banter either. Look on the internet or through reviews, logitech support doesnt answer emails plain and simple.But to my original point. The mouse is jumpy. I dont know if its the wireless reception, or my wooden desk that Im using it on, but its VERY noticeable. I thought it might be the desk, so I bought a mouse pad, it actually got WORSE! After trying out a second mouse pad with a different material I got the same terrible results. As a graphics student I say STEER CLEAR OF THIS MOUSE if you want precision, because all your going to get is an over-priced over-hyped headache.
Battery has swollen up like a balloon and has broken the cover off. Logitech customer service tells me this is "normal behavior for a lithium ion battery to swell", and will not replace it as it's out of warranty.The remote still functions, but I'm not sure if it's safe to use.
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.
Beware! BoBoTECHNIC, the seller of this item, charges about $5.00 for EACH item ordered, depending on your location and how fast you want it. If you order 4 of these memory cards, your shipping will be around $20!!! The purchase price may be low, but you'll be gouged on shipping if you buy from this seller.
Item shipped with a stuck bottom zipper. So lower compartment is not accessable. The jam is so bad to try to open would break the zipper.The only fix is to return and I'm too lazy to return on this cheap of an item. To bad quality control didn't catch this before shipping. The bag can still be used but the extra space in the bottom would have made it ideal. A true 5 star if zipper had not been jammed.
this is a nice little webcam but with one huge flaw - it crashes certain OS - I have the Media Edition 05 and it certainly crashed mine. Not just once - nine out of ten times....many Logitech webcams have this issue. Check their website for a complete list (somewhere under tech support...). I ended up buying the Logitech 4000Pro and am very pleased....
THE ONE YOUR SHOWING IS CORRECT THE ONE YOU SENT HAS A FEMALE END THAT PLUGS INTO COMPUTERI NEEDED THE MALE END THIS WAS WHAT WAS SHOWN WHEN I ORDER
I bought this for a Christmas present for my spouse, so she could lay in bed and watch her late nite movies while I sleep...I had the right idea just the wrong product. Don't waste your time or money.. I sent this back and they did refund my money. The headphones charged once but never properly worked...SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY ,,STAY AWAY FROM THIS.
This is a terrible product! don't let the other reviews fool you. This machine isn't worth the time or effort. You will put more time into trying to make the dvd's play than actually enjoying your movie. Every time that I play a disc it skips or shuts off! It makes noises at you constantly and takes forever to load anything. It doesn't matter if the dvd's are new or not. I am truly upset that I wasted the money on this machine. IT ONLY GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU OWN IT! I have had this product for more than 90 days and the skipping now happens after every thirty minutes. Don't waste your money. Invest in something that you know will work proporly!
I have a couple little issues with how the remote itself works but they are all things that you get used to over time and they seem to go away. That said, the design of the charging of this unit is very poor. The remote worked well for the first year or so and then the charging became intermittent. We found that we had to put weight on the remote when it was in the cradle to get good enough contact to charge the battery. Over time, we've had to increase the weight to continue to get enough contact to keep the battery charged. I've noticed that there are a number of reviewers that have had the same problem so it's not just me - search the web on this remote and you will find even more people with the same problems. I'm thinking thats why there are "refurbished" units out there for sale. I would suggest checking out other remotes until Logitech figures this one out and addresses the issue with their existing customers. They have to know there is a problem but they have been silent about offering a solution. And to continue to sell a crappy design is inexcusable. Not good customer relations. I give the remote 2 stars because it doesn't matter how good it is if the battery is dead and the unit doesn't power on.
I own a later version of this product (the 52x) and within a couple weeks of having it it stoped working. I've never had any problem with any other rom I have bought from other companies. I will personally never buy anything from I/O magic again.
Marginal color quality at best. Takes 6 cartridges which are expensive and don't last long. Limped along until shutting itself down with automated message stating "internal parts have reached service life" (whatever that means) rendering the printer inoperative. It is now a boat anchor. We are stuck with boxes of Epson cartridges which will be thrown out rather than replacing this piece of junk with another Epson product.
Jewel Cases are diffucult to open and are extremely fragile.
WHAT A RIP OFF..THEY WANT TO CHARGE $3.00 per item for shipping.Just say $3.00 per item not $0.01 per item.I understand reasonable shipping but RIP OFF ALERT!!!
You really have to work at getting a good fit on these. I tried all the shapes and sizes provided but never got them to stay in place for very long unless I really pushed them into my ears which was quite uncomfortable.These only provide good sound when you manage to get them to fit really snugly in your ear, otherwise they are very tinny. In the end I found these required way too much effort to try and get to work well and I regret buying them.
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.
The router seems to work well, but every hour or two it drops all wireless connections. Probably not that big of a deal for some people, but since I work from home and connect to work computers for hours at a time it is VERY ANNOYING to have my workspace slammed shut repeatedly. Also, each re-connect wakes my wireless printer out of sleep mode, causing it to remain in power-consuming mode about 20 hrs of every day.I have the REV B version of this router (the support website lists REVs A, B, C, and E -- don't know what happened to D). I've updated to the latest firmware for REV B, which is 2.25 released 16 May 2008 (what the router reports) or 11 June of 2008 (what the website lists). Based on the fact that the newest the REV B firmware is over 2 years old and the newest REV E firmware is just a few months old, I'm guessing that they are not really supporting the older routers any more. For all I know, the newer versions work fine, but mine definitely does not.I gave a 1-star rating based on the "I hate it" description. This router has made me cuss more than any other device in my house. I truly do hate the darn thing.
Physically, the remote control is not of the same quality as the dock. It has three buttons at the top and a simulated iPod selection wheel below them that is actually 5 discreet membrane type buttons under a disc. The range is about 20ft and even close to the dock the buttons "miss". I'm not sure if the problems are purely related to the transmitter/receiver pair or poor quality buttons or both. It is unfortunate as the base and cabling that came with it are of the same solid durable feel as an iPod. The remote alone is what dragged my rating down to a 1.
I assumed that such a simple device would work fine; it only cost a couple of bucks, but I can't even use it as it is poorly made and distorts the signal enough to knock me offline. I think whoever sold this got some factory rejects, as Belkin products are usually effective.
don't use can't hold weight of Ipad. Would be great for mini ipad. My ipad fell over with it o my desk and cracked the glass, so it had to go i for repair.
I ordered two cables as part of the same order. When they arrived, one was clarly defective not allowing a connectio; the other cable was defective. As soon as I called Amazon I was walked through the process of returning a defective item. I submitted the proper forms and quicly received a replacement device. I am now satisifed.
I bought this router and when I would try to connect to the internet with my lap top I had to unplug it and plug it back in to connect to the internet. I sent 2 emails to D-link and they will not answer me. Don't buy this router it is no good. It is a DIR 615 router.
I couldn't figure this thing out...I twisted forward, I twisted backward...it never felt snug, and kept falling out. Granted, I never used all the extra ear-sizing accessories, but sheesh who has the time. You really got to dig this into your ear to hear any sound or turn it up real loud. The abnormally long right side length was odd too. I tried rearranging this many different ways and the extra cord just curled around my neck - it was quite distracting.
I plugged it in started working & then died leaving camera in open position.I am stuck with something that does not work. Will stick to non electronic items on Amazon if I evere use it again.
Bought this thinking that it would work with Win XP. Nope.It does not. One of the previous posts made a reference to another model that does work with XP, and I bought that one as well. That DID work. This IOGEAR converter "out of the box" does not. I am sure if I dig deeper and download different drivers, change settings.. I can get it to work, however it is NOT plug and play with Win XP on a Acer one Netbook.Go with the other model listed in the previous comments (I forget the model, however, it is white, and like $12-$15) and works out of the box with XP.
Sorry, but I can't recommend this unit. We Purchased this combo for use in the kids bedroom as well as roadtrips. It worked well for the first 4 months - then the dvd went out. While the parts were covered for a year, the labor had just expired and repair was going to cost $150.00 - virtually the cost of a new unit. I wish I had positive things to say about it, but unfortunately we had some bad luck. If you absolutely insist on this set, do yourself a favor and get an extended warranty so you don't take it in the shorts come repair time.
The recording quality of this dvd recorder is poor. It doesn't upconvert but instead makes the video quality worse.
My HP PSC 1610 Printer rejected this cartridge and would never work properly again so I had to buy a new one and throw out the entire printer!(some savings, ha!) I could not find the HP brand cartridges on this site and now buy the HP brand ink exclusively, and elsewhere.
I decided to buy these headphones just for use with my Zune mp3 player as an upgrade from the current Zune ear buds I was using (the kind that came with it, and not the ones that are the premium kind). When these headphones first arrived in the mail I was impressed at how they looked like real high quality. I initially noticed that it had a very long cord that would be excessive for my use considering it really only needed to be long enough to go to my pocket, but these headphones were also supposed to be studio headphones and probably say the cord length in the description so I decided that that was a minor problem that was my fault for not noticing, but no big deal. As soon as I put them on however, I noticed they felt really tight, and I have a modestly average size head. None the less I dismissed the thought for the moment because I was anxious to hear them in action. The sound quality was ok, but in all honesty not much (if at all) better than the ear buds I had already. By the time I was done sampling a few songs I noticed my ears really really hurt. I heard that it helps to stretch them out by putting them on an object slightly larger than your head, so I tried letting them stretch for about a day. Alas, my efforts were to no avail. They still feel really tight on my head and ears. When I decided to go for a run with them on one day I soon felt I had a thumping head ache and my ears hurt. A problem I never had with my ear buds. I have worn friends and families head phones before and never have had a problem like this so I know it's not that I just can't handle headphones. To be fair I should mention they feel like they are made from strong durable plastic but in the end that's not what counts. Bottom line is unless you have a really small head or only plan to use them for five minutes at a time you should probably keep looking.
I very much regret having purchased this product and all its expenisive accessories and add-ons. I don't want to reiterate the disadvantages that others reviewers have identified, so I'll talk about another negative that has received less attention by reviewers. The Archos website and on-line store is terrible. Even when I wanted to give them my money, their online store could not manage to correctly bill me and deliver the software utility to my A605. As I write, I'm trying to load the latest firmware upgrade off of their website (which they are currently announcing so boldly on their homepage). I first tried to do it automatically using the WiFi connection. This failed, so I tried to download the firmware on to my desktop and manually load it via USB but their server can't seem to transfer the file. The initial transfer rate is fine (>150 MB/s) then it slows to almost zero before Windows finally gives up. Enough said, don't say that you weren't warned.
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.
Is it possible to give an item no stars? If so, this product qualifies. I had my unit for a few weeks and the DVD player started acting up. Before two months were finished, it had quit. GoVideo's suggestion: use a lens cleaner. I sent the unit back and they replaced it with a 2150 model, but their warranty covers a second unit only for the remainder of the original warranty. Guess what? After two months, it went south too. My suggestion: Instead of buying a Go-Video product, save yourself some time and just burn your money.
This lens, the Canon 50mm f1.4 promised to be a really good lens. Well, maybe it is if the AF didn't stop working shortly after I spentalmost $400 to own it. I started noticing that all my images were blurry no matter what my settings were and then I couldn't even findfocus with the MF chosen. I have been shooting with a Canon DSLR (actually had three of them) over the last six years and never had a problem likethis with my other Canon lenses or my Sigma and Tamron lenses. Canon should take this one back to the drawing board. Apparently, I am not alone asI see many others have reviewed this lens here and at the Canon web site and found the failure of the AF system to have happened with their 50mm f1.4 also.Wish I had known about this before buying this lens.
This system to me is a waste of money. I payed a lot more for mysystem but for a hundred more dollars I could get a dedicated home theater. The only good thing about this system are the dual woofers and the five disc dvd player. But the player probably doesn't have component video output or progessive scan for improved picture on HDTV. Anyone who knows anything about home theater would agree with me this system isn't the best around.
I agree with the reviews that recommend not purchasing this unit unless you print frequently, like everyday. If mine isn't used to print for a day or so, it requires a cleaning cycle to print properly. This uses large amounts of the very expensive ink. I intend to dispose of mine when the cartridges run out and try a different brand. I previously had an HP and never had this problem with it, even when it wasn't used to print for weeks at a time. All the manufacturers overcharge for ink, but you should at least be able to use all the ink for printing, not to constantly clean the printheads. If you use the 4600 everyday, it may not be a bad machine, but for the occasional user, I recommend not purchasing this machine or other Epson printers that use this type of cartridges. I gave it 2 stars only because it will make excellent photo prints and the scan/copy functions worked fine for me.
I've tried this transmitter in three different car radio systems. There is more static that music.You can set any frequency desired but it isn't powerful enough for the radio to pick up the signal.The design is such, you must remove it from any nano protection tooDon't purchase this. You'll regret it too. If you really want it. I'll sell you mine.gap
I am an art teacher. I have had two of these and neither lasted longer than 3-4 months. I would not recommend it to anybody.
I too join the disappointed Epson CX5400 users. One minute I am printing good...black ink ran out, replaced...BLANK PAGES ever since. I even replaced cyan & and magenta...money wasted. My sister experienced the same with Epson cx82. We're looking at a different brand. I t would be honorable if Epson would do a recall and fix this issue....DMATT
As one who read Tartt's first book and much enjoyed it, I was looking forward to The Little Friend. What a disappointment it was, and I say this not because it didn't adhere to the classical form of the murder mystery. I didn't expect that it would or should.Why wasn't this book edited? Most of the middle section could have been eliminated; it served no artistic purpose: it didn't advance the narrative, nor did it enhance the character development. The Ratliff family could have been established as trash in 20 pages, tops. The ending was contrived; it's as if the author couldn't think of any way to get out of the situation she'd created and just took the path of least resistance. Numerous plot flaws. Loose ends. You get the picture.
The original item I bought does'nt work, but customer service helped me a lot and sent me a new one which I am still waiting for to test the product.
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!
Seems some motherboards simply won't accept keyboard ps/2 to usb adapters. My MB is one of them, so I can't use my IBM M keyboard with the trackpoint, I have to use a separate mouse if I want to use my beloved keyboard.
I don't know much about polarized lenses but I am not too excited by this product. I have played around with it but my pictures come out with grades of color without uniformity, and can't seem to get a good setting.It also adversely affects my autofocus. I get sharper images without the lens.The poor result I get maybe my fault but its not been worth the trouble. So use your judgement and check other reviews and other lenses before you buy.
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.
I bought this bridge to connect to my Linksys Wireless-G Router (WRT54G). No matter what configuration settings I used, the two would not communicate unless they were connected via the Ethernet cable. All I wanted to do was connect my Ethernet enabled printer to the wireless network from the next room over. Maybe you need two bridges and have one physically plugged into the router and the other plugged into the network on the other side (in this case my printer). But then you have to fork over more than [the price](for two bridges) to do so. Linksys documents that the bridge will communicate with a wireless access point. Isn't the wireless router just a router that contains the wireless access point built in? The WET54G should communicate with the WRT54G wirelessly, and they do not.
This is an expensive 35 mm camera equipped with a functionally useless LCD view screen. The LCD view screen is turned off by a contact swich as one uses the eye piece to focus and take picture -- an awkard arrangement. One should not be confused by the advert which gives the illusion that the image in the view screen is live; it is not. In fact, the view screen is use to review a picture after it has been taken and to display the elaborate camera settings. The camera is very difficult to configure and use. This is the most useless camera that I have seen.I give it half a star or less.
I bought this along with a larger NetGear switch. This worked great for about 6-months, then it just stopped working. The other switch is still working for now.
This product is a good for my need: 802.11N and a built-in media server to serve the D-Link DSM-320 media player I bought. The built-in ftp server and remote access to storage is also I want.However, this unit doesn't provide internet connectivity after setup. The setup procedure is straightforward and easy to follow. I can see the router obtained the DHCP IP address via the cable modem. But in the end, I cannot reach internet from my LAN PCs. It appears the NAT function simply breaks.I am on the latest firmware. I am waiting for the response from Linksys Tech support before I can decide what to do next.A big disappointment considering the band recognition Linksys receives.
I'm surprised this item is so defective for the price. I've tried various ways to operate, but it just freezes and won't do anything. I've given up, and am taking back for a refund today. My advice, by another product, don't take a chance on this one. From reading the reviews on this site, looks like Westinghouse needs to recall this item. Too many unsatisfied customers.
got my hopes up real high when I received the cable, the fit and finish and overall quality of the cable was very high, but after actually using it, im not so pleased....everything seemed fine, but once you plug it in (even to the A/C wall adapter that came with iphone 5, and even the ipad rated wall adapter) it simply charges for the first minute or so, then the charging icon changes to the plug which means it is no longer charging because it assumes the iphone is at full charge, but this is happening even at 10-20%... very unhappy that I cant use this cable to get my phone to a full charge... everything else seems to work fine. when you connect to a computer it definitely recognizing the iphone, so at least its a useful data transfer cable, but completely useless for charging the iphone 5.at this point, might as well add a few bucks and buy an original apple cable for $19, but the problem is I really wanted this because it was black and matches the aesthetics better... still on my search for a perfect, functional, black lightning usb cable.. amazon basics has one that is said to be a winner, but from the pics it looks like crap, with super oversized ends and it looks cheap :(
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.
I made the stupid mistake and went by the product reviews on Amazon, eventually settling on this product. I bought it from a local retailer and felt buyer's remorse right after I took it out of the box.It's pretty cheap looking. The legs are not round in their construction - they are fragile and somewhat bendy. I couldn't feel the quality of higher end tripods like Manfrotto ones, even though that was implied. The design of the tripod is really strange and looks like something out of the 80's. You can't really tell that by looking at the picture. In person it's just awkward. Leg tensions will pretty much guarantee that you'll injure your finger at some point.Today I returned it and got a much better one - Slik Pro 400DX. It's just a 10 dollar difference but the construction and the quality trump this baby tripod. It has a nice weight to it (just right), and the legs are cushioned. I love the 400DX.Learn from my mistake and don't buy it because of the glowing reviews.
Although the product says it is compatible with my Sony camera, when I insert it, I get an alert from my camera saying that it does not work.I should have just bought a Sony bettery.Useless.
I was so excited when I got this. I took it on a look road trip, and well I couldnt use it half the time because of the radio picking up to many stations. Normally this wouldnt be a bad thing, but the transmitor in this device sucks! I tosed it out at a Walmart, and went inside the store got me a durabrand one, it works like a dream and was only $12. I think my new modulator would override oneelses radio going down the highway a few cars away!
Gave this to my daughter for Christmas. It stopped working last week. Called customer service. They wanted me to pay $6 for shipping to have it fixed (it is still under warranty) and it would take 2-4 weeks to fix.I guess you get what you pay for. We got nothing. Won't buy anything that is Coby brand ever again.
My father has one. It is cool. But seriously, who would pay 249 dollarsfor a pastel colored ipod that doesnt even carry as many songs as a 1G.People fell for that atrocious price. Get a 20 GB Click wheel. It gives you 16 GB of more songs for just 50 more dollars.
I paid $38.90 for a pair of the above earphones on 4/11/2012. Now, 2/12/2013, one line of the earphones is totallyfrayed and does not give any sound. I have always been very careful with these earphones, i.e. always properly placing themin the case after use. No other person has ever used them.I am unhappy that they would not even last year.Your comments please.
Gimmick plain and simple.Hard to use and looks rubbish. Bad gut feeling when ordering and rightly so.Just buy some screen cleaner and a decent cloth and clean manually every month. I edit photos every day and no dirt has ever interfered.
Purchased for an upgrade for one of my computers. Put it in the computer and all seemed well untill it ran for a few hours, Windows kept crashing due to memory issues. I would not reccomend buying these due to what I see as a quality issue.
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.
Got it as a gift and didnt use it for two years. I finally set it up and yes my wife loved that there was only one remote to deal with in order to control my entertainment system. But, for the price of this thing I would expect that the buttons would work longer than a couple years use. Cradle issue happened for me too, but i simply cleaned up the contacts periodically and it worked fine. Do NOT buy this remote if you expect a good product that will last. And yes, I contacted Logitech but since I registered the remote in 2008, two years before I actually used it consistantly, they said that they could not warranty it any longer. They simply bug the hell out of me with auto emails stating that they care now.
Unfortunately the scanner was defective. I have sent it to Minolta for repair.
I purchased this add on mic in hopes to get a clearer, stronger, and enhanced sound quality from spokesperson doing short range demonstration videos from 6' to 15' range. In the zoom setting the sound intensity and quality was barely equal to but no better than the intergrated unit.In gun mode, the voice from the person speaking directly toward the mic sounded slightly muted and tinny like as though speaking through a tin can. It did though minimize peripheral sounds but at the cost of dynamic quality. In summary the built in speaker in my HDR-SR11 offered a clearer, more dynamic sound than the ECM-HGZ1 under the mentioned conditions. Also must mention that the ECM-HGZ1 feels omniously delicate and vunerable to heavy handed pressure. A NON recommendation for this product, But Amazon.com LLC rocks, fast, reliable order processing, and highly satisfactory delivery efficiency, especially to Honolulu, Hawaii. Aloha !!!
ACT I, SCENE I: Daughter wanted the top of the line media player for her birthday and the Archos 605 seemed liked the no-brainer choice. Ordered it and the DVR station from Amazon.com (not to ruin the ending, but this is the only happy point of the story).ACT I, SCENE II: Product arrived promptly - daughter loved it - dad is a hero - all is well! Then &lt;KEY SCARY MUSIC>, the "white screen of death" popped up 48 hours after she had it.ACT I, SCENE III: I took the player to my computer networking genius to see if he could figure it out. After a day of trying to get Archos customer service (which we decided was a myth), trying to find a fix online and anywhere else we could, it was determined the unit was dead.ACT I, SCENE IV: The only warm-fuzzy moment in this story was the return process back to Amazon. We live in a rural area and returns to large electronic type stores require at least a 90 minute one-way drive. Amazon reshipped the replacement unit, I downloaded the mailing label for the return and dropped it off at the UPS Store. In and out in 60 seconds for the return! Wally World can't even beat that.ACT II, SCENE I: Replacement unit worked great...for the first 72 hours (I guess they're improving them). Then &lt;KEY SCARY MUSIC AGAIN>, just like Freddy Krueger springs on his victims when they least expect it, the "white screen of death" attacked again and we were back to square one.ACT II, SCENE II: Now daughter is bummed, dad is frustrated, and unit number 2 is lying worthless on the counter. I don't know what she'll want to do now, but ACT III with an Archos isn't going to happen.To say the least, I'm very disappointed with the product. Archos doesn't list a telephone number where you can actually talk to someone about the problem, and I really don't know what they could say if you called them. When the machine locks up, there's NOTHING anybody can do. You can't reset; you can't format; you're just picked! But, like the reviews say, the screen is larger so you can easily read the "white screen of death" while you poke the buttons and curse the unit.Bottomline, for electronics in my book, it's 2 strikes and your out!
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT AND UPON COMPLETION OF A VERY EASY &amp; PROPER INSTALLATION TODAY (12-27-01) THE UNIT FRIED THE COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY AND HARD DRIVES. COMPUTER NOW IN SHOP FOR EVALUATION. THIS PRODUCT WAS IN A FACTORY SEALED BOX. THE COMPUTER REPAIR SHOP ALSO TESTED THIS UNIT AND FRIED ANOTHER POWER SUPPLY IN THE PROCESS. EVIDENT OF A INTERNAL &quot;DEAD&quot; ELECTRICAL SHORT. I AM AT THIS VERY MOMENT IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING A HUMAN AT SONY CORPORATION TO SEE HOW WELL THEY HANDLE THIS AND TO WHAT EXTENT THEY WILL MAKE GOOD. IT IS A VERY DIFFICULT PROCESS. I WILL REPORT THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS REVIEW AS SOON AS I RECEIVE IT. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER OF SONY PRODUCTS FOR A LONG TIME. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH COLLATERAL DAMAGE BEING INFLICTED ON OTHER COMPONENTS DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW PRODUCT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. BEST REGARDS.
I have replaced this stupid cable three times and I've owned the camera for only one year. I am not rough on the cable and I don't even connect & disconnect the darn thing often. It shorts out...or becomes useless quickly. I move the memory card to my video camera so that I can download the pictures using a cable that works reliably! Ug
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!
Arrived broken. Horrible suppport fomr Navman Co.The product often looses position, maps in my neighborhoob are off by more then 800ft.BAD BAD BAD STUFF.
Although you see a 7800mAh in the picture, what i got was a 6600mAh battery. And it died after 5 months of use.
Hi,I got my new 40 hrs TiVo two weeks ago and opted for the month by month service option. Setting up was no problem and the service worked fairly well. The fact that changing channels takes about 2 seconds was a minor turn-off for me as compared to the irritating high-pitched noise this box produces. I am certainly not that picky when it comes to electronic noise, having several computers and other gadgetry. This is not a fan noise and is being produced with equal intensity whether the device is operating or in standby mode. Contacting "tech support" via phone or email was futile. I had to hold the line for more than 60 min before the call was finally dropped. Web support only sends out pre-cooked emails which only marginally deal with problems. I am sending my box back to Amazon for a refund and will cancel the service immediately. For being a small start-up company, TiVo does not seem to care a whole lot about their customers. Let's see whether other companies can do better. There's also the option to go with a Linux based freeware version of a TiVo like service (e.g. MythTV and FreeVo). A little bit more work to set up, but there's no recurring charge.
The title says it all. This worked well in my ML2010 but I only got about 800 pages. You might get "up to 3000" pages of you're printing blank pages. This seems to do not quite as well s one of the starter cartridges they ship with new printers. Amazing that the manufacturer would elect to save few cents on toner and lose repeat business. I won't buy this brand again.
Tried it on both my blu ray player and cable box - didn't work on either. I wrote to the company a replacement - I am hoping they send me a new one.
It was just a tiny fraction too narrow. I did read the reviews, some said it fit right, some that it did not fit. I suppose it's just hit or miss on the sizing. It was very cute and would be great to keep up with the shuffle if it just fit.
the item was not what i thought it was going to be. It did not fit my ipod :( this was probably more my fault though than the sellers, i misunderstood his description. The shipment was quick and everything was in tact. over all a good seller, I just misunderstood what the product was.
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!
The sound is crap. Hardly any noise canceling. They don't stay in your ear....AND the earpiece broke off a little after a month of purchasing this junk, so I am stuck with this piece of crap. Awesome.
Having read good reviews, I bought 2 of these for my kids at Christmas. One unit stop ejecting discs after the first week. The second although continues to work, does so sporadically and is leaving marks on my DVDs. It is beginning to annoy me. I should have bought a Sony.
My office received four units. All units failed at the first power outage. The APC units worked fine, as usual.The Tripp Lite battery back up is a complete waste of money. You are better off connecting directly to the outlet and saving your money. If that is not an option (likely the case) buy an APC. If the price is 2x or 3x that of the Tripp Lite, there is a reason why.
I was disappointed that the spindle of cds was broken and several of the cd's were broken and unusable. I will not purchase from this vendor in the future since I cannot depend on the quality of the product received.
Installed memory to my motherboard and it fried my MB and monitor? Basically had to throw away both my monitor and my motherboard
This cable worked for about three months then the sound and picture started to fluctuate. I would recommend spend the extra couple dollar for a better cable.
This product was ordered and payed for by me, BUT NOT RECEIVED. I have reported this previously. But have received no responses, whatever. ;-(PLEASE RESPOND.
Last year I decided to but my wife a GPS for her car. This isn't my first GPS. I already have an automotive one in my car, multiple hand held units along with older units datting back to 1992. I also use one on a daily basis Geocaching.About the GPS:Pros: Touch screen and easy to use with clear instructions.Cons: It's size is a little larger then most of todays units. The cradle isn't very solid. The battery in the unit went down hill from day 1. Only 6 months after installation and very little use the power connection inside the unit just died. The GPS was treated very well and it just died. It now sits all by itself on the shelf waiting for me to repair it or thrown into the electronics recycle pile. I would not purchase one of these units due to the power and battery issue.
Problems:* Battery never charged completely .I tried to charge the battery more than 12 hours .Note that the unit comes with an internal battery (not replaceable).* Cheap material ( rotating dial, unit etc )* Squeaking sound when accessing folder or playing files.My suggestion: do not buy even if it is below $40 bucks. If you think you are the luckiest guy or blessed with a fortune, give a try
After first receiving this item I gave it a fairly good review. However that was before I tried to contact customer service at Samsung. Let's just put it this way I will avoid buying Samsung products in the future. As the saying goes products are only as good as the company that stands behind the merchandise. I would look at MP3 players from other manufacturers.
My first ADS unit arrived DOA from Amazon, probably damaged in shipping, and it would not be recognized by my video editing machine (AMD 3000+, 2GB RAM, 500GB SATA HDD). My second ADS unit arrived 3 days later, Amazon has very good customer service, I'll give them that much, they refunded my $3.99 I paid for super-saving 1-day shipping and sent the unit out overnight delivery, since I needed this to finish a project. Kudos to Amazon.Ok, the tale of the tape: This item DOES NOT seamlessly integrate with my NLE software (Premiere Pro 1.5) nor does it work seamlessly with the free copy of Adobe Elements 2.0 that comes with it.I went to the ADS tech support website for a firmware or driver update, and there are none to be found. I have had the unit hooked up to my machine for a few hours, and have only been able to capture one piece of video without any incident. I downloaded ADS's proprietary capture program (WMCAP.EXE - 0.6MB), which worked for one clip, then crashed.I have restarted my machine over and over, and usually have to unplug the firewire cable to get the device to be recognized by Windows XP Home rev.2. This thing is a piece of junk, don't buy it unless you want to be angry and disappointed. I am an A/V professional for a living, and should have known better than to trust a $150 device over a professional one.The A/V cables that come with this device are sub-standard. You do get 2 firewire cables (6-6 and 6-4) but the 6-6 was too short to be of any use. You literally have to mount the unit with tape on top of your computer, because it's made of plastic and will try to leap off the machine every time you unplug a cable (gaffer tape to the rescue).I am going to try ADS tech support again. If I need to send the unit in for a firmware update as another reviewer intimated I will be returning this device to Amazon and going with a Canopus or other device from a reputable video hardware company.Caveat Emptor.5/4/07: Unit was returned to Amazon shortly after my review. Additional online research confirmed this unit will not work with an Athlon chipset computer despite the company saying it will (error with SSE2 instructions). Their tech support staff is rude and obnoxious and blamed my lack of understanding (20 years with computers, 15 with A/V equipment), rather than their junky hardware.I'm just jumpering my DVD & VCR through my DV-Camera as a temporary solution and using the firewire out from my camera. If you need a digital/analog conversion box, check out the Canopus brand ones and avoid anything made by ADS. Canopus has top notch customer support and firmware upgrades and they don't talk to their customers like they are idiots.
What I loved about mine, which I bought from amazon.com, was that it was cute, stylish, small, and very lightweight. APS and three photo sizes, including panorama, is what drew me to it initially. Then the transluscent color. But mine was defective, and I don't know how common that is for this model. I wish more people would post ratings. With mine, the film did not &quot;drop in&quot; so nice, it had to be forced in, then got stuck inside and did not want to come out. Also, (and most importantly) it did not take the 3 different sizes of pictures. I slid the slider to the 3 different positions throughout the roll, but it only took one size the whole way through. So, I had bad luck. Maybe yours won't be defective, they can't all be, can they? If you get a non-defective one, you'll love it 'cause it's cute, small, and very light.
I bought this camera 20 days ago.I thouht this camera is really good for the price.But, when I received this camera, the camera inside the boxdid not have caption function. It was the same model but without caption function. You can easily see if your camera has caption function by seeing the LCD panel.First time, I thought there was a mistake so I asked replacement and received new one. But, the second camera has the same problem also.I asked customer service to explain about this. But, they told me simply return the camera for refund.Since I purchased this camera, the sales rank of this camera have been around 100. It means this camera have been sold to lots of people.I am not sure the problem I mentioned has been solved or not.And also I would like to know if there is anybody else who claimed the same problem as me.We need sincere answer from the Amazon.Am I the only one who received wrong(without caption) camera twice ?
I bought this item specifically because it was Mac Compatible and capable of charging the iPad and iPhone...or so I thought. I have had nothing but issues with it since I got it. Sometimes my iPhone charges, but not consistently. Today I got the error message "Charging not supported with this device" even though I had been charging the phone the last couple of weeks the same way. My iPad doesn't give me an error message, but it just won't charge. Yes, I am even using the special slots created for Mac devices. Very disappointed.
Directv Upgraded me from HDTIVO to the this junk for free, after i got it i realized why it was free, as i said its junk. anyone who has the HDtivo receiver will hate this receiver.I would have returned the receiver in 15 minutes if i had to pay for it.((((((( i am thinking of returning it even it was free ))))))))))))))ITS VERY slow, the DVR featured are nothing like TIVO, as i was told they were , i don;t get why one channel keeps 90 min in memory while the other one has None that makes NO sense if i want more than 30 min i would just record it.Why the memory clears when you switch between channels, and when i record a program I do not have the option to skip to the end , of jump forward in 15 min intervals. who ever designed this unit has no IDEA what a DVR should do, i am a very upset as i was forced to upgrade so i could get all the new HD channels that they have been advertising.the old receiver would only get the 7 to 10 stations i have had for the past 2 yearsOh i almost forgot you also have to get a HUGE dish , its so big that it has 2 supporting arms on either side so the wind does not move it. all that said you really do not have much choice except they get the message and do a real upgrade in the HDDVR 21 which should be out soon .....UPDATE ........ all the above problem are FIXED . as i had 2 year contract i waited and they did it, just shy of 22 months. the main fix took the longest ,they call it double play , NOW you can watch one channel live while you have another live channel on pause
I can not comment on this product as far 12/25/2007 have not received it in my home
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???
This dash mount product design is not terribly robust. Mine broke within the first 3 months of use. Gramin replaced that at no charge under warranty. The new one has yet to arrive. In reviewing the design, the plastic tabs that clamp unto the knob are not very thick so I am anticipating that I will have to order several more over the life of the product and once the initial warranty expires. I remove my unit nightly and I am on the road 100+ nites per year. Love the GPS though.
After returning two Kogi monitors I went down to a local store (Best Buy) and took a good look at their displays: all terrible. I ask the clerk and he said they are so bad that he tries to keep people from buying them. They just don't last. If you don't believe me, go take a look for yourself. The text is fuzzy and jumpy. There is a reason they are so cheap: they are pure junk.
I bought these hoping for a good replacement to my Sony MDR-J10 headphones which, by the way, stopped working in the left ear. I am now convinced of Sony's poor wiring on their lower priced headphones. The first thing I noticed was the low sound volume on the MDR-EX81LP. My old Sony MDR-J10 had louder sound. Another thing that bothered me was the annoying wiring around the headphones. Why didn't they just make the lengths even, like regular headphones? And finally, the headphones have low durability. They broke where the ear buds meet the metallic part. Very flimsy.On the plus side, the several size options for the rubber ear buds is good. The small size ear buds fit perfectly in my ears. Now I'm left trying to decide whether to by an MDR-J10 again, or to go for really high priced headphones. I might as well buy high priced headphones, because I will end up paying the same if I keep on buying replacement cheaper headphones.
i have had these for less than 3 months, and yesterday they seemed to have blown out. i can hear instruments and bass and some instrumentals, but vocals or voices in movies in videos are barely audible. Seems like these headphones should have lasted quite a bit longer, and they don't have anyway of contacting them for a replacement. The music i was listening to when i first noticed this issue was not even particularly loud and i was not using a headphone amp so i don't see how this could have happened.
This camera was the worst investment I ever made in my life, even at the $50 price I paid for it. You're better off drawing a picture on a piece of paper every time you want to record a memory.I bought it as a last minute purchase for a trip to Hawaii with my girlfriend, because my old Sony camera was just too bulky to keep in my pocket while traveling. I made the huge mistake of leaving my Sony camera at home, because that was the point of buying this new camera. Thank God my girlfriend brought her Kodak EasyShare with her, or else we'd have nothing but disposable camera prints of our memories.Pros: It weighs just enough to keep a stack of papers weighed down in mild breezes. It may also be a suitable weapon to throw at someone's head.Cons: It takes at least 5 seconds to record a picture, and you never have any clue at which point during those 5 seconds it is actually recording the image, so you have to keep the camera absolutely still for all 5 seconds or you end up with a smeared photo. The crazy thing is, even if you set it to a really fast exposure setting to eliminate blur, the camera still smears the image as if it was printed on a sheet of rubber and stretched apart in weird directions. It can't take a photo if the sun is in in the view, because apparently the sun is too bright and shows up as a black circle on the photo. The resolution is TERRIBLE. I think it uses like a 0.5MP sensor, and then uses software to stretch the image to 5.1MP. For example, I saw a funny street sign that I wanted to take a picture of, and standing 10 feet from it and shooting at least 10 tries, I couldn't take a single picture of it that was legible, and I finally just gave up. When I got home, I put the camera in a drawer, figuring I'd never use it again even though I couldn't return it. About a month later, our dog was doing something funny, so I grabbed the camera to take a picture, and wouldn't you know it, it had stopped working. Even new batteries couldn't revive it.I would feel ripped off if I paid $5 for this camera. It doesn't even deserve the energy it takes to place it in a garbage can.
takes for ever to process order i've bought this item 4 times now and it just takes to long to get the code i could have walked to my nearest gamestop by now
-Here are some of the problems I had with mine:1. The "Play" button was temperamental. It sometimes worked and sometimes didn't.2. The elastic band that secures the iPod obstructs the iPod's scroll wheel and bottom edge of the screen. (Although there are some basic controls on the outside of the speaker unit, you still need to access the iPod itself to select songs.)3. The AC adapter plug gets in the way of the velcro closure, so you can't close the flap when you're running the speakers off of AC power.4. There is no natural base on the unit, so it sits awkwardly on a desk, shelf, or any other flat surface.5. You need to open the unit every time you want to access the iPod or see the screen. This gets tedious after a while.6. The sound quality is mediocre, even for a small portable system.Overall, this product seems like an early prototype in need of further development. It should not have been released to the market in such a premature state. Needless to say, I returned mine for a refund.
I am an avid snorkler and over the years I have used a variety of 35 mm point and shoot underwater cameras -- Canon and Minolta's Weathermatics. So I was excited to see what digital could do for underwater shots. Good news and BAD news.The quality of the shots is excellent; look at the shot, looks horrible, put it in photoshop, Auto-Levels and BANG! Great color.However, the big problem is the A-80's LCD . The housing covers the viewfinder, and there is no "sport-finder" (external finder). The LCD is totally unviewable in bright sun, which is necessary for decent underwater shots. A true Point and Pray. Really disappointing. Shooting moving targets is hard enough without even being able to put them in a viewfinder.
I purchased this item on Feb 2008 and on May 2008 it started having problems with recording. I bought it from the States and I live in Greece so I went to local Olympus service to find out that I had to ship it back to US in order to get support otherwise I would have to pay about 70 USD in order to get it fixed. One way or another I contacted US Olympus support via email and after a week I still have no reply what to do. One more example on how excellent products are buried by companies who do not respect the consumer.Get a Sony / Panasonic or something else. At least they reply to emails.
This DVD player was great but the laser died out after a couple of months.As far as features go this was great. It plays mpegs & jpegs right off of burned discs. I was even able to play mp3s off a burnt dvd, many players will on play off of regular cds. It was also region free and played PAL discs with no trouble at all.The picture quality defenitly was subpar. But for $40, you can't complain.
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 have been pretty disappointed with this device and Linksys in general. The DHCP server does not work well on this for Linux or Windows clients, the router's wireless signal strength weakens over time for no apparent reason .. a reboot every few days fixes that one .. everytime I reboot the router I have to manually release and renew the DHCP lease ... and I am up to date on the firmware for the device. Blah.I am also pissed that Linksys stops doing firmware updates for models when they release new models. Example: I bought a WET54G bridge as well and the last firmware update for that is 2.06, from last year .. well, for the Speedbooster version they now have 2.10, but have they released that rev for the pre-speed booster version .. no!Don't expect Cisco performance or reliability .. this stuff is flaky and not very robust. I do network administration in my day job and the last thing I wanted to do was have to dink around with my home network .. and I have had to do way more of that with this equipment than I wanted to. Hrmph!I also bought a PCI Cardbus 802.11g cards from Linksys .. first batch .. PCI out of the box was dead, Cardbus card died after one day .. second batch .. Cardbus card died after 5 days .. sent them both back to get a refund .. yuk!I will never buy Linksys products again. If I could afford Cisco I would buy Cisco .. this stuff is BY NO MEANS Cisco quality or robustness. I think Linksys, and from what I hear, other wireless companies, need to stop pushing product to market before it is well tested .. and when they do push to market, provide firmware support for as long as the product is on the shelves or AT LEAST provide an Red Hat Network kind of service where customers can pay X/year to continue to get firmware updates ..I give Linksys a D for quality and support. Never again.
The driver is very unstable and the softwae crashes on a regular basis. Save your money until APC clean up their act.
Apparently, my laptop 2.5" ATA HDD is not "9.5 mm thick or thinner". It would not interface with this enclosure. I use a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop. I'm returning this product.
I use Cicero DVD+R blanks and a friend uses Memorex DVD-R. Cicero is Future Shop's #1 selling blank so clearly it has a lot of users and support. Obviously Memorex is also an extremely popular brand. I'd have expected a top brand name player to be able to handle popular brands such as these. We each bought a 642 and neither machine would play our discs despite a very large claim printed on the box, that "If you've got it, we play it". The picture freezes repeatedly and very often and skips ahead. The Philips help desk stated quite flatly that these discs were incompatible and added to the sense of frustration by quite stupidly telling me I should transfer my discs to a brand name such as Maxell, Memorex, TDK etc (at this point he had no idea that my friend was having the identical problem with Memorex discs). What a good practical solution - copy $1000 worth of DVDs to another $1000 worth of new blanks to save the price of a $120(Cdn) machine! I wonder how many people take this advice? I also wonder how many other brands it won't play? We've both taken our machines back for a refund.BUT ... it CAN be turned into a Region-Free player. As it comes to you out-of-the-box it has been pre-set at the factory to play only Region 1 discs. You just have to know what to key in with your remote to change the code from a "1" to a "0". Here's how to do it (takes just a couple of seconds):1. Turn on player and open tray.2. Use remote to key in the following sequence: 7-8-9-OK-0(The number 0 means region free)3. The machine is now region free ... go ahead and play something on it.There is no "eject" button on the remote. Tip: Hold down the 'stop' button on the remote for a couple of seconds and this will open/close the tray.It does an OK job with store-bought PAL or NTSC discs but I found the 642's picture not quite as sharp on PAL discs as on my old CyberHome 300 machine. After returning the supposedly more up-market Philips I went out and bought another dirt-cheap-but-does-the-job-really-well CyberHome (which can also be coded to make it region free).
I purchased this HP all-in-one new from Amazon in Feb 2007 and it worked great for about two months. Then I started getting a half inch wide black strip down the side of every page I try to scan, fax or copy. After spending 45 minutes on the phone with a nice young lady from India and jumping through numerous hoops and maneuvers she finally transferred me to the hardware support people who never picked up the phone. I give up. I guess I'll use this to print and receive faxes and use my old Epson 4490 Photo scanner to scan and send faxes. What a waste of time and money! Don't buy this piece of garbage. Better to spend a little more and get something that works more than 2 months.
I have purchased two of these myself. Both failed. I also know others with the same cable. They also failed.This item is worthless unless you are in a pinch. Even for the 3ish dollars I paid per cable they still are a waste of money.
I always buy refurbished ink cartridges. They are cheaper so I save money. They are refurbished so are as close to "green" as a cartridge can be. I most often buy the cheapest that I can find on Amazon. I had no expectations for this as I expected it to work. It worked on one printing of a one page document. The next time I needed it then all the printing was pink. Horrible...
It seemed to work well when it was first installed, now works only sporadically. Very displeased with this product.
I bought this because I wanted to add a second LCD monitor, and my five year old Dell computer's onboard video only has one output. The original monitor looks and works great with the onboard video card, as does the new widescreen monitor, but both the original LCD monitor and an old Sony CRT monitor look blurry when connected to this card, even with the correct drivers for card and monitor, and running the monitor at its native (1280x1024) resolution.It's a cheap outdated card that I thought would perform well enough for web browsing, but I'd have a hard time recommending it even for that. I don't know, and don't have the motivation to find out, if it doesn't like to coexist with another card, or with the latest Windows XP hotfix, or the moon phase when I installed it.I didn't spend enough money on the card for it to be worthwhile troubleshooting, so as soon as I find something that actually will work, this card is destined to join my collection of dead hard drives, motherboards, and other obsolete components in the cactus garden.
The Sirius S50 home docking kit is a piece of junk. Had two fall apart (the antenna connection wire broke off both times, rendering it useless). The first one lasted a week, the second one barely two. You'll be okay if you never need to disconnect the antenna..otherwise, you are screwed.Love the service, like the S50, HATE the home docking kit.
this thing will charge my palm t5 but won't hotsync. I can still connect and hotsync with my old cableso I know the problem is not with the palm t5 or my computer. waitng for a replacement cradle but am not optimistic.
This product is terrible. The first one died within 3 weeks of arriving. The second was DOA. Don't waste your money.
I am very upset at Magnavox right now. I received this player on Christmas Day, and it died in mid-March after less than 20 hours of use (the disc spins but never loads, while the drive makes terrible grinding noises). I tried 10 different discs before declaring the device dead. I called Magnavox to ask about repairs and was extremely INSULTED by their reponses and policies. Get this.This unit, a portable player with many moving parts, which is expected to get banged around through transport and reasonable use (it's a portable unit), has only a 90 DAY WARRANTY. 90 days. Not a year. Not even 6 months. Only 90 days. Guess what happens after 90 days? THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE UNIT AT ALL. Your ONLY available option is to exchange the unit, through them, for a 'Discounted Exchange Price'. HA! Would you be surprised to know that their 'Discounted' price is MORE THAN I PAID FOR THE NEW ONE IN DECEMBER? What a lousy excuse for service! They will not budge on this, and they do not offer any kind of repairs.My call to Customer Service was quite disappointing as well. I was transferred from person to person, spent nearly an hour on hold (over and over), and went through four people. At first, I was told by the phone representative in Manila (overseas, of course!) that the unit would be replaced for free. That's what I was expecting to hear, and I was pleased. They asked me to fax my proof of purchase, which I did. When I called back, I ended up speaking to three different people, each of whom had a different story. In the end, I was told that my 'ticket number was changed', that they DO NOT REPAIR these units at all (they always just replace the defective ones, IF they are still under warranty - the paltry 90 day warranty, that is), and there's nothing I can do but buy another one - either from them (more expensive than Amazon!!!) or from someone else. There is no likelihood whatsoever that I will buy another player from Magnavox, portable or otherwise.My advice is to STAY AWAY from this piece of junk. You will only be disappointed. If it malfunctions after 90 days, you will be left with a worthless and unusable player. Magnavox was entirely unhelpful, and their return policy is absurd. You will regret buying this player if even the slightest problem arises. Stick with a brand that you can trust - one that has a reasonable warranty and that treats its customers with *respect*.I will never, for the rest of my life, buy another Magnavox product of any kind. Of this, I am completely certain. You should take my advice.What a disaster.
Bought this about 3 months ago for connecting a keyboard and mouse to two different machines (both running Windows 7). At first, this worked great, but I started noticing issues whenever I connected or disconnected a new device. The target computer would fail to notice when a new device was attached (or tell me there was a USB installation error). Eventually, I was able to rule out any issues with my computers, devices or cables - which left the switch box. If you're going for a "static" setup (ie, you're not going to be attaching more than one USB device at time or changing that device once its set up) this switch box might fit your needs. Otherwise, I'd recommend going for something with higher quality.
One of the lens' was out of line with the other side & also had a smudge or something on it that I couldn't get to come off. Returned them.
I wanted this unit to stream video from a PC in one room to a TV in an adjacent room.It was easy to deploy however the audio crackled and snapped, and every time someone walked into the path of it the picture would distort. Never did get a good picture on it. Also, the "T" adapter made my PC screen blurry and close to unusable. Sent it back for refund. Got a pair of RF-12's instead, and they work great.Stay away from this one.
trying to be an important business man, presentation is everything. with this little 1 gb data traveler it took me 2 and a half minutes to load just a single page in word. not recomended.
The first day I got this record player it worked fine. Then after a week or two whenever i put the volume not even that loud it just would stop in the middle of a record and the arm would go back. I would suggest getting the Sony PS-LX350H turntable instead because automatic turntables are made very poorly especially if you want to listen to volume loud or semi-loud. This turntable isnt made like the Sony HP models stereo systems which work great i suggest you either get the Sony PS-LX350H or get a Sony HP Stereo from ebay.
A long overdue follow up to a seperate review. I felt it kind to pass along a warning to anyone thinking of dealing with this company.Anyone who has attempted to deal with Archos's support, tried to return a faulty item or get a product of theirs serviced has come up against the concept of "let the buyer beware" in a BIG way.I have just experienced for a second go around just how they attempt to weasel out of anything they can and generally abandon any responsibility for their products.Most recently, while it was still possible to get some of my money back-- I returned an ARCHOS 101 Internet Tablet 16GB, their latest "high end" offering... for a "partial" refund though the thing had hardly been opened and was in pristine, brand spanking new condition. the reason for the return was that it basically was not what it claimed to be ie that the performance, the screen and the wifi were all horrid)The real story however is what preceeded this item and was the result of them offering to give me a sizeable discount when my previous tablet, still under warranty was shown to be defective, rather than repairing it. Since the original tablet was a smaller screen and they made it sound like it would take a very long time to get my original purchase back if I insisted on its repair, I agreed to their 'bargain'. Long story short--- strike one, strike two--but wait, there is MORE!Coincidentally, a couple of years ago I bought the then high end model, the 160gb Archos 605 media player for a friend's birthday present. Following this most recent go around with Archos and their 'new' crop of tablets, I happened to mention to this friend my current experience. He flipped... cluing me in that he had been hung out to dry by these guys, barely a month after receiving my gift, but not before he had spent another $300. for them to nickel and dime him to make the media player fully functional. The thing bricked on him in less than a month--and after a week, during which they fenced with him in emails, not offering replacement, refund or satisfactory repair he gave up and tossed it where it belonged... in the trash, along with their worthless warranty. He felt so badly about tossing out the expensive gift, he kept it to himself until I mentioned this most recent circumstance.Bad products, lack of support and no shame for fleecing consumers with the promise of anything more than shiny bricks.
BEWARE~!SIMPLY CONNECTING THIS PRODUCT, AS PER INSTRUCTIONS, FRIED MY IPOD, AND DRAINED MY CAR BATTERY!CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS NONEXISTENT!
This card did not work as a Writer. Worked OK as a Reader. Read SD and SDHC cards on both Mac and PC platforms using Cards that are known to read and write on other readers. Permissions on the cards appeared to be "READ ONLY" on both platforms. Tried moving the the "lock" tab on the SD and SDHC card with same no-write results. No software or downloads available to correct this problem. If you go to Sabrent.com, the card is listed as a "reader" only. Sabrant.com -- model: CR-SDMMC -- Descripation: 26 in 1 USB 2.0 SD/SDHC/MMC/RS MMC Single-Slot Card Reader. This card is a rip-off as a card writer. For a card reader only device, the price is right. Do not expect to delete content nor re-format your cards using this device -- after you have read your card. I can not explain how other people claim their card "writes", however, Sabrant makes no claim this device is NOW a writer.
I tried this unit with both the alkaline batteries and the companion charging cord (which works fine) and found the FM transmission to be so weak as to make the unit practically useless. I discovered that by pulling over, remaining stationary with my arms in a certain position that I was able to get "three star" audio levels, but that was it.
I was so excited about these headphones, especially after I read the reviews posted here. Unfortunately, these babies pop and hiss non-stop, completely ruining my audio experience. I'll admit that I am using them in an office setting, so perhaps there is a lot of interference from wireless mice and PDAs and such. But don't we live in a digital world by now? My cell phone doesn't hiss like this, and it's talking to a tower a mile away, not to a receiver on my desk.Not all bad:1. The charging stand is well designed, and the battery life is long.2. They feel really comfortable, never touching my ears.3. The on/off switch and volume on the headphones come in handyOne more bad thing:If the headphones don't receive any audio signal for a minute, they power down. Sounds good, but you are alerted to this fact by a series of grating loud beeps. At least the hissing goes away too.
I just unpacked my mini-system and I'll be packing it back up soon and returning it. I like the 5 disc changer, the ability to change disks while the others are playing, the aesthetics aren't the best but they are better than a lot of the ungly junk out there.However, the sound is terrible. There is a continuous fuzzy white noise during radio play and cd play too. It completely ruins what otherwise be a fine system. I have tried several cd's and then played them in another player for comparison and it is definitely the Panasonic's fault. The sound is too high on the treble on top of it and I would try fixing this but you only get four pre-programmed eq options.Save your money for a better player.
I got this little portable speaker thinking it was rather low cost and convent, I was totally wrong.First, I had to buy 4 AAA batteries, which was a lot of power for such a tiny speaker. Then I found out that if I did not remove the batteries after each use they would leak acid.The volume was very low, even with my S9 (an audio player) volume turned up to max the volume was nominal at best. It almost felt like the speakers could not handle the load.That turned out to be real, one speaker died after a month, then the other. The plastic that the tunit was made out of was break off into small pieces, it didn't last even 2 months.This is just not worth the money and is not convent in any way. I got an iLuv speaker case afterwards, which only needed 2 AA batteries and didn't leak, had much better sound and volume at the same cost and much happier with it.
This must be the must stupid piece of junk i ever saw. NOT MUCH STORAGE and don't put your system on it. It can be easy to push over &quot;no grip&quot;.If I were you I would save my money!!
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 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.
I purchased these for my father who is hearing impaired. I was so excited to get these, I came home directly from work to charge it and test it out. The first thing I noticed was the plug included was from Europe. I contacted the manufacturer directly and they sent me a replacement plug. Then, I'm getting ready to plug in the headphones into the television and, they don't fit. I spent about four hours online researching the problem (because the item did not also come with instructions). I finally got the solution to my problem. I had to go to Radio Shack to buy an adaptor to be able to plug it into the tv (because the item did not come with the proper connection for the tv). I was then confused because it still wasn't working. I contacted the manufacturer again and they walked me throughg the process and told me what items my packaging was lacking. The manufacturer also sent me the missing instructions. Sooooo, after one month of research and phone calls between Amazon and the manufacturer, it finally works. I am exhausted!
Hello All,don't buy this item....i bought it before two weeks and using it but never got good voice qulaity and even catching signal strength is also no good.i tried it in 5 diffrent state but it's not working.Ther are may options or better product then this.and same quality product you can ger for $3-$4 from other sites.I am truly sugggesting you to not to buy this item.Thanks
How much time do you have? This range expander has been an ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE from start to finish. I read all the reviews on here and thought, "It can't be so tough, I'm pretty tech savvy." I literally spent four hours on the phone with tech support in India. Despite the box very clearly stating that it was compatible with my router WRT54GS, it turns out it was not. Running the install CD on 2 different computers actually completely disabled the internal wireless modems with no warning. We could no longer even connect to a neighboring signal.I then had to upgrade the already-compatible router and, because I was three hours into the tech support nightmare, pay $30.00 for the privilege. Then I got a high-grade tech support expert who spent another hour with me until supposedly both magic blue lights came on. Five minutes later the thing stopped working again. I called tech support back but after hearing India yet again and being put on hold for 10 minutes, I hung up, boxed up the darned thing and am returning it ASAP.I will never, EVER buy another Linksys product again. AVOID unless you have the patience of Job and are very, very lucky. I bought a NetGear product after deciding to pitch my Linksys router and literally installed it in less than 10 minutes perfectly. That's how an installation guide should work. It even made sense!
So I saw this reviewed in the newspaper, under handy gadgets for college students. It got a good review, and I thought the design was neat, so I begged my boyfriend to get it for me for my birthday. I excitedly opened up the box and fiddled around with it, only to be disappointed. First off, the camera is very light. Not in a "Ooo, neat" way, in a "this is so cheap and plastic-y" way. Second, it was much larger than I was expecting. It was referred to as "pocket sized" in the review I had read, so I was expecting something the size of an old school ipod. No such luck.This camera is for the extreme amateur. I'll give it credit for being extremely easy to use, but that's about all the good I have to say about it. The video quality is extremely poor (think old webcam), heck, my 5-year-old point and shoot digital camera takes higher quality video.I would only recommend this camera for as a gift for kids who just want to hit the record button and mess around.
I ordered three of these cables just to have as backup because they were so inexpensive. Upon finally finding a need for them I tried using them with my PS3. Two of the cables display a snowy image with distorted noise, and the third flickers on a proper display every now and then but mostly displays garbage.
It's not that great.1) Indoor pictures [is not good] becuz of no flash. Outdoor is alot better ...P>2) Majority of pictures are fuzzy!Okay, let's get straight to the real deal! The real reason why anybody would want to buy this camera is for it's conviences or to take secret shots!1) You cannot take secret shots becuz it makes a beep after u press the key. It takes 2 seconds after pressing the key before a shot is made so you have to hold on to the camera very still. Even if you do take a successful secret shot, the ... thing will shut off within a minute without activity and make 2 beeps. If you're starting to lose battery power, the 2 beeps last even longer.2) Even if there were no beeps, the picture [is not good]! Nearly all of the pictures are fuzzy. Indoor pictures are horrible and outdoor pictures are less horrible, but they're still horible.3) for it's conviences, it is very convient. You can take shots anywhere. You can put it in your pocket and not a problem to carry around. ...P>Conclusion:1) It's a cheap camera, so what you expect. It's a good experience which taught me that I would not spend any less than 300 or 400 bucks on a digi cam. It's cheap so why not? You're cheap for thinking it's a waste of money. It's a good deal for it's price, just like how it would be a good deal to buy a gun for 25 cents and will never shoot!2) If you dream to be some 007 secret agent guy with this cam, then forget it. This would only degrade your dream of becoming one!3) What I think this cam is good for is if u sell stuff on ebay or other auctions. Take a quick photo and bam, upload the pic.
Received this grip today and it did not live up to the reviews of the other customers. The grip was unstable and only worked 50% of the time. If I did not hold the left side of the camera and grip together, the camera would switch off.I owned this grip for 8 hours and it could not even pass the stink test. It would be one thing if it worked for awhile and then quit, but it never worked from the get-go.
I use an 8 GB CF card. The trasfer speed to my computer is extremely slow. It takes 45 min to download pictures with this card vs. 3 min for the exact same amount of data with my dad's 2.0 USB external card reader. I am now buying my own external card reader.
I have a Cruzer 1 Gig drive and it has served its purpose well. After two uses on this one, it went capoot. I'm debating trying again. I ordered other flash drives but they don't have U3.This item was shipped from Blue Proton and after a little hagling, they gave me a refund.Maybe just my misfortune, I'm not sure.
The Lexmark printer pre-maturely warns about low ink---very early after new cartridge install--and then FREEZES up and WILL NOT PRINT--even though ink is still a deep saturated black! Manufactor has programmed the printer to automatically cease to function 1/2 way through the advertised number of pages per cartridge.Manufactur settings do not even allow you the option of continuing to print when you want to or changing the cartridge when appearance of ink actually requires it.As a consumer, I resent Lexmark's scam to sell more ink cartridges---way earlier than you actually need them. I will not buy another Lexmark product.
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![...]
The bottom line - this display is unacceptable for playing video games or watching DVDs! I am currently running with an ATI Radeon 9800 with DVI to this LCD. When stationary, the picture looks great, however the 20ms response time makes Counter Strike unpleasant, and Far Cry nauseating to play. Turning around inside or outside becomes a blur. The walls on either side of a cooridor becomes a blur when running through. Watching DVDs is very do-able, but during fast sequences, especially when the background is spinning quickly you can't make out anything.Those who reviewed this monitor and said the response time was un-noticable when using the DVI input were wrong. It truly boggles me how they came to this conclusion. This is old technology, and should not be purchased!
Basically not worth it at any price. Not even good as a paper weight as it can barely hold itself upright.
After having two Plantronic CT10 phones for years (both of which recently broke), I am very disappointed in this model.1. The sound quality is very poor -- there's a constant buzz in the background. I never had this problem with the CT10, so I know Plantronics can do better.2. You cannot use the phone while it is charging.3. I liked the clip on the old model, which could hook onto anything. This one will only slide over a belt or a pocket, and it is inclined to pop off.4. The keypad buttons are tiny and flat, so as you're dialing, you have little sense that you're hitting the right numbers.
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.
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.
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.
It's a not-particularly-long component cable for an Xbox. It's pretty unremarkable and generally does all the cable-ish things you would expect it to do. The picture's sharp and the colors are nice and so forth, but it seems to be almost if not totally unshielded. The vast majority of the time I would have the Xbox on and plugged in through this cable I would get obvious interference that looks similar to the 'snow' you get with bad over-the-air TV reception. It wasn't constant for me, but very close, so I gave it two stars instead of one based on the possibility of it working for someone with less electronic junk near their TV than I have. Would not recommend but if you absolutely positively need a cheap xbox cable maybe you'll get lucky.
This product had a terrible connection. It would change the sound (extreme volume changes) with the slightest movement.Bottom Line: Crap Product, do not buy.
I eagerly awaited the arrival of Tartt's second novel, having consumed &quot;The Secret History&quot; one summer during a several day train trip in Canada. Alas, &quot;The Little Friend&quot; is a bore. The suspense, intellectualness, and overall excellence of &quot;The Secret History&quot; is all but missing from her latest effort. Tartt fans won't want to believe that her followup novel could be so far off the literary mark (I'm still surprised by how disappointed I am), but you really are better off re-reading &quot;The Secret History&quot; rather than buying or borrowing &quot;The Little Friend&quot;. I have my fingers crossed that her third novel is closer in quality to her first effort.
The Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 is the worst mouse ever made in the history of the Universe. Microsoft acts like there is nothing wrong with it and there are no helpful suggestions anywhere on the web that actually work. I tried to use it on a new HP laptop with Windows Vista 64 bit. The buttons work sort of, but you can't see a pointer anywhere so the mouse is useless. Before running it over with my van I tested in on my older Dell laptop with Windows XP Pro, and that didn't work either, except intermittently for a nanosecond at a time. I've replaced the batteries with several kinds of brand new alkalines, I've pressed the ridiculously tiny little white buttons over and over again, and I've downloaded and installed and uninstalled and reinstalled until my head ached, and that was before the hangover it drove me to. I'm going to buy a Logitech mouse and pray that the Windows History operating system isn't going to break a new mouse.Sheesh!
I've returned three of these -- none of them held a charge longer than a day or so. My original battery is still going strong, but the Digipower battery is a total waste!
I was really excited about the features on the Canon 800r. I anticipated using the wireless feature to effortlessly place the printer anywhere. I used a wired computer to go through the wireless setup process. That's a mistake. Apparently, the computer must also be wireless. I've never been able to get the Canon printer working from that computer even after uninstalling and re-installing the driver several times. I have never been able to get the wireless to work reliably. It says the wireless signal is unacceptable even when placed 4 feet from the wireless hub. 4 wireless computers in the house don't have any problem with the wireless signal.Ok, scratch wireless and hook it up with ethernet. About half the time the printer doesn't respond to print jobs and the print job just stays in the queue. I have to delete it and start again.It's a shame this feature-rich printer has such horrible networking ability. I just bought my son and his wife a printer for christmas. It wasn't a Canon MP800.
This review is about DiNovo EDGE, another "experimental" and poorly designed product from logitech. It combines very few good features with major disastrous anti-features that make the product a pain. I ended up buying another keyboard, not the same model or manufacturer. It makes you wonder who's the highly paid "genius" who developed it and the competent product manager who approved this product to see the market.Functional Pros:- nice concave keys, silent and responsive- CAPS lock pressed is identified on the screen and with a sound (MK700, another keyboard failure from logitech, does not display pressed CAPS on screen)Major Functional Cons:- fixed / non-removable battery: which means that the product has a finite life, its battery, if this decides not to charge and hold power. This is, if the product does not fail in other functions.- charging base, more clutter on your desk- lack of numeric keypad: it is very annoying to type numbers or perform basic calculations with regular number keys is you are looking for speed in typing- ALT key is small in size, being difficult to perform a fast ALT-Tab operation- difficult to use touch pad and useless touch pad if the user is to click the buttons under the disk - a mouse is faster to move and click, if you're looking for productivity- END, PGUP and PGDN key location is changed again in this layout; END used for end of the line function is difficult to locate without looking at the keyboardThey should have not wasted space on the sides of the keyboard for design and to add useless tiny buttons such as zoom in, out, sleep.WHILE I was writing this report, the keyboard suddenly started to insert "r" repeatedly (I had to disconnect the keyboard to stop it) without having it pressed. A few minutes later, it became unresponsive - keyboard is less than one month old.All in all, this is an OVERPRICED, LOW QUALITY CONTROL, NON-FUNCTIONAL DESIGN product.I would not recommend this to anyone. DiNovo standard, no longer manufactured, was a lot better.
The description said this reader would be free when buying a Sandisk 32GB MicroSDHC card. I ended up getting charged around $9 for it, and never got the time to call them to question. Haven't felt it's worth spending time to make the call since it's only $9, but the 'false advertisement' is still kind of annoying...
I have had the same problem as the rest. The purge tube came loose and the printer stopped working correctly. Wasted a lot of expensive ink trying to get it to work before I knew about the tube (an obvious design flaw); replaced it, it worked for a while but now, even though the tube is in place it does not work properly. I have been a fan of Epson for more than 10 years but the fact that they won't even respond to my emails means I will NOT be buying another of their products. Sad to say.
Please read the e-mail chat with customer support.They promote the range expander with specifications that are not accurate.They took me around 1 and half hour on the phone and couldn't find a solution, they accepted that they were wrong and anyway they didn't solve my problem with responsibility.I wouldn't reccomend to deal with linksys because then it willbe a headache if anything goes wrong.(for reading porpuses I took out identifications and edited redundant text).Hi, my name is XXXXXX How may I help you?Hi, i bought a range expander and I can't connect with my routerXXXXXX: Alright. Please confirm that you are using a WET54G. (...)ok i have the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54Gand i can't connect with the routerXXXXXX: So this is an initial set up for this wireless expander, right?Miguel: yesXXXXXX: That's alright.XXXXXX: Ok. What is the hardware version of it and what is the model number and version of your router?after set up give me this error: "Can not associate with this ap in repeater mode"XXXXXX: So you are using a BEFW11S4V4 router. Let me verify some information. Also, what is teh exact version of the WRE54G?Miguel: where i lookthat?XXXXXX: You may check that underneath the device itself. There's a word LINKSYS, down below there's a model number and version.XXXXXX:Ok. There's a serial number and MAC address and model number with version.Anabelle G(14455): Alright. But it does not show any version like WRE54GV2?I can't find the version, only show wre54gXXXXXX: Then if there's no any version, then it's a version 1 wireless expander.XXXXXX: Ok. the Wireless Expander you have will not work with a BEFW11S4V4 router. This BEFW11S4V4 router will only work with a WRE54GV2.Miguel: oh noooXXXXXX: Otherwise, you can return the WRE54G and look for WRE54GV2.XXXXXX: I mean ask for a verison 2 for WRE54G.but in the information that you have in the sites said that work with 802.11b StandardXXXXXX:Alright. Lety me verify some information. Please hold on.The problem is that I'm in another country Anabelle G(14455): I see.XXXXXX:Hold on for a few moments while AI verify this information.Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gButtons: Autoconfiguration, ResetLEDs: Blue/Red-LINK, Blue-ACTIVITY(....)XXXXXX:Wait, i'll check on it.XXXXXX:As I have verified again with my higher technical support that this router will only work with a WRE54Gv2 as it's tested already. So what I can suggest you here is to ask for a replacement into V2. You may contact them or email the retailer where you buy purchased this WRE54G.XXXXXX: the problem is that i'm in another county, not in the statesXXXXXX:I understand that. Where did you buy this WRE54G?and i bought this product because the data sheet say that work with Bin one of internetXXXXXX: If the WRE54G is V2 but since the device itself is a V1, then this will not work on it.XXXXXX:And what retailer is that.XXXXXX:this will work with a G router. Let me double check on it.the funny think is that I bought Linksys to don`t have compatibility problemsXXXXXX: Thank you for waiting. The router that will work on this WRE54Gv1 is the WRT54G with all versions and WRT54GSV1 but it still depends on teh firmware of the router.please tell me what to do because i want that it workXXXXXX: But all routers now has the updated firmware already that will work on the WRE54Gv1.XXXXXX: Alright. If you do not want to return this WRE54G to the retailer where you purchsed it, you have the option to switch router into G router(WRT54G or WRT54GS), then that's the suggestions I can gave you.Is your problem too and the information sheet say that is compatible with BXXXXXX: I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause by the data sheet.Yes that Linksys have inhis siteXXXXXX:Alright. And again, I apologize for the inconvenience.what is the price that linksys can give me the router?because you haveto understund that im in other country and change the expanger is not so easy like in the statesXXXXXX: For that information, I do not have it since were more on technical concerns. If you want you may contact Linksys Customer Service so you can verify with them how much this Wireless G router so you can buy a new router.XXXXXX: Yes, I understand that it's far from the United States.
I decided to purchase this because I needed a cheap, temporary hookup from my desktop to my Wi-Fi network powered by a Linksys WRT54G. After running the software and plugging in the F5D7050 within the claimed 400 ft range, I received no signal at all.Determined to get the device working, I replaced the firmware on my Linksys router with DD-WRT, then boosted the output power from 28 to 70. Finally! I could sporadically connect to the network!After a few days, I could no longer connect. I ordered the large, unsightly antennae for my router hoping this would improve signal between the Belkin and the Linksys. After attaching them to the router, I see a stronger signal but still cannot connect.One large factor contributing to my nighmare is the fact that Belkin's included software is horrible. It makes no sense. I can never reproduce the magic formula to connect (reboot? reinstall software? unplug and reattach the USB device? enable/disable Wireless Zero Config?). I have given up and decided to spend the big bucks on the Linksys USB adapter.Meanwhile, I have two Dell laptops which have connected EVERY time to the Linksys from farther away with no problems at all!
I bought my Brother MFC-5100c about 2 1/2 years ago, and used it very moderately during that time. The print quality was never that great, and towards the end it just got worse. Finally, I got an Error 41 message, and I knew the unit was toast.From what I gather, Error 41 indicates only a print-head failure, but disables the whole machine. It is especially vexing, then, that I cannot send outgoing faxes or do any scanning, despite the fact that those subsystems are not broken at all. I'm thinking of moving to a desktop-size laser printer, and would rather not have to spend extra money on a new scanner or fax -- but it looks like I must.Error 41 seems to be a frequent failure across the Brother MFC line, and the inability to use the remaining functions strikes me as a poor design choice on their part.If you want quick, sharp printing, long life and reliable operation, it would seem to be best to look elsewhere.
I have not yet been able to install this product. I have gone to the help site and have gotten no where. I have asked how I return this product and was advised I would have to pay shipping, so if I am Not Happy with it I still must pay shipping. This means that I have no use of it and if I choose to return it I still pay, NICE!
Your review is both hilarious and right on the spot!1) The bass is ugly. EI EI CAPTAIN!2) I don't believe it, my old Panasonic has better bass. YOU SAID IT!3) Fisher Price design. EXACTLY!4) Reproduces a quiet bass for a small room. RAVE ON JERECOUL!THIS SYSTEM REALLY BITES AND BLOWS CHUNKS! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
I liked the fact it had length to it but it starting cutting out after just 2 weeks of use.
i bought this thing or something similar and it stopped working within a few days.The sound quality was horrible and i noticed after using it twice it no longer retracted the cable until the thing broke completely! Now for some reason it doesn't work.I wouldn't waist my money on this again so look elsewhere and get something like a sony that wont break on you.
The main negative issue was volume control. These itty-bitty buttons that access the control took 10 or more seconds to activate the control panel items. The volume on radio was not equal to the CD volume so switching playback from CD to radio was a lesson in frustration to a point I thought the product was defective and returned it to Amazon for an exchange. The new one came and it was the same design flaw. I returned it and bought a similar product at Walgreens for one-third the price. The rating is a zero star. Amazon's customer support was so superb, it was almost worth the trouble.
You'd think if you were going to design a cable you'd coat with something somewhat flexible. Not at RCA. It's like they took the finer attributes of a quality garden hose and applied them to this cable. In fact, it's so rigid I had a hard time stuffing it into my 20 gallon garbage can.
These hideously expensive speakers died after about 6 months. To repair them they want me to ship these heavy speakers to them, at my expense.Instead, I think I'll put them in the trash and buy speakers from someone who will support their product. Do NOT buy from Altec Lansing.
I bought this camera about 18 months ago from Amazon. It never give me a clear picture.
Recently upgraded a cobra 100 for a 500... first time out, it failed, leaving me in the woods all night 'till I got a bearing on the sun in AM... When they say take a compass with you, they mean use your compass and leave the gps in the car!!!The unit looks nice, and works well enough as long as there are no trees, clouds or perhaps birds flying above you.It's great as a childs toy, or to find the parking lot where you left your car (but not the car itself) $5.00 for a compass and twenty cases of beer, or a gps500, for about the same price... It's your choice!!!
Stay away if you plan on using this with a Linksys router. Nothing I tried, over the span of two days, would get the thing to work for more than two minutes. Even putting the unit next to the router, 2 inches away, and it couldn't see it half the time, the other half it'd drop 90% of the packets.Your mileage may vary, but note that this isn't the only review to highlight issues with Linksys routers.
I used this for six days in my own office (one person use). I most likely sharpened 10-15 pencils. Then it stopped working. When I insert a pencil, it would not turn on. Period.Now it is taking up space in a landfill where it belongs.
I read the reviews before I bought this. Numerous people complained about a hissing noise that you hear all the time. So why did I go ahead with buying it?Because I am _NOT_ an audiophile! I know people who will only listen to 256 kbps MP3s because they can "totally hear the difference between 192 and 256." Well, I can't! So when I read those reviews I thought that maybe the reviewers were just overly picky.Let me tell you-- they are NOT. The humming hissing noise is really loud. It sounds like those old clock radios "wake to buzz"-- if those alarm clocks have a volume of 10, this is certainly a 1.I really really thought that I could deal with it. I said, "Well, most of the time I will listen to it fairly loud." But then a song came on that had a lot of quiet parts, and you could hear that horrible hiss!I'm going to have to send it back-- it's that bad.
It is already damaged. It is not worth to return as return charges will be more than the cost of product.
This book would have been served well by some serious editing. Unnecessary, tedious descriptions did not add to the plot, characterization or interest of the story. I did not find the text particularly well written, and so the extra words were not enjoyable. Often times, all that was needed was the first and last sentences in the paragraphs. I found it excessively boring and depressing. Things only marginally came together at the end, but overall the ending was unsatisfying, mostly because none of the characters seemed to change (except the ones that died) or grow.
While the quality was pretty good, I was distracted by the fact that the output was very little; at full blast, could only hear at normal levels. The earpieces are big and dont seem to be erganomicaly designed for ears. The foam covers were a little helpful for that problem, but fell off very easily, like if you store them in your pocket instead of the carying case, and when the covers are gone, the phones became very annoying to listen through.I recently bought the panasonic RP-HV152 to replace them and all of the problems of the Koss product were fixed by the Panasonic product. At a similar price range, about four to five dollars, it is a much better suggestion and reccomendation.
This KVM works as expected except for two problems. Sometimes the mouse will stop working for me as if I was to unplug and the replug the mouse from the machine. I guess there is a slight glitch in the electrical connection when the KVM switches between computers. It's really annoying because when this happens you must reboot the computer to get the mouse functionality back. Also, this KVM beeps a couple of times when you switch between computers. I have not been able to turn this feature off and I would rather just have a silent KVM switch. But, it isn't a complete piece of crap. Most of the time it does it's job ok.Also note that the KVM does not come with a power supply. Theoretically it can draw all of it's power from the PS/2 keyboard connection of the computers. But, in practice I've found that not all computers are able to deliver enough power. You may have to buy a 5V-9V DC power adapter of your own, I did.
with the camera in side the case the cover is alittle short on closing needs a little more cover thank you canon psc-65 deluxe soft case for a630 cameras
I recently purchased this product with $15 rebate. After more than one month, suddenly received an email saying that my rebate was denied because I sent the wrong UPC label. I think their rebate instruction is misleading - they actually need you to send a photocopy of the back of the card, instead of the packing label with UPC bar on it, though they have the SAME UPC label. So be very careful if you are expecting to get a rebate because you will see that they told you to send the ORIGINAL UPC label.The other reason I rated this product 2 star is that I have some problem with it during transfering data to computer. It became disfunctioned completely and could not even be formatted. And I heard other people complained about similar problems. Maybe it won't be my choice for my next card.
I bought this camera around Christmas... I wish I would have researched it first. The camera lasted for about 6 months of light use. I dropped it once (notice no camera strap included) and not a very hard drop at that... It was demolished. The "telephoto" lens was completely loose. The man at the camera repair store told me that it would cost as much as a new one to fix. He also said never to buy a Kodak- his customers have had a lot of problems with them: they break easily and are constructed poorly. Please learn from my mistake!
I got the case because I wanted a case to hold my CDs while in the car. I can't recommend the case for anyone who wants it for that purpose.First, sliding the CDs into the pockets is a pretty tricky operation with one hand (the other presumably being on the steering wheel). Doable, just not very easy. Second the zipper isn't easy to close when the case is full of CDs. Not easy at all. I gave up even trying because that is DEFINITELY a two-handed operation.I could have lived with those quirks. But within two weeks the &quot;pages&quot; that hold the CDs began tearing out of the case. I don't know if it is because the plastic got cold from being in the car overnight (Seattle isn't THAT cold) or because it is just cheap. This morning, while steering with my knees so as to be extra careful, another page tore out of the case.And that, my friends, was the broken straw that got me to write this review (something I have never done before). You results may vary, but I found this case to be both inconvenient to use and poorly made. Now I have to find another case and this one goes into the trash ...
I previously attempted to use this device with my Mac Pro. I run the machine with Windows XP and Mac OS X Tiger.With Tiger, the machine refuses to sleep when the hub is plugged into my Aluminum Cinema Display. Simply unplug the D-Link hub, and the machine happily goes to sleep.With Windows XP, the machine does not recognize my Microsoft Ergo Keyboard 4000 until I disconnect the keyboard from the hub, then reconnect it. Ironically, the keyboard works fine under OS X when connected to the D-Link Hub.I guess I got what I paid for. A piece of junk 7 port hub for under $30. I have reverted back to using my 2x4 Port "hockey puck" style Belkin USB 2.0 Hubs. No problems with those.
Bought this in March of '07 and 5 months later it wouldn't even power on. Regardless of what some reviewers might think it was not because of my stupidity but of the poor quality of the product. Customer service is incompetent and hard to understand. The service policy is to ship it back on your own dime and hope they have it in stock to send a replacement a few weeks later. You are rolling the dice if you buy one of these.
I purchased this unit in January 2004 after reading about 10 reviews on this website. All the reviews were stellar. I am not happy with the VCR feature of this unit. It is very noisy. Even when not playing and the unit is powered up. It tapes terribly. The only good thing is the sound other than the noise. The DVD feature is fine. I guess if you are not that particular about the VCR this would be a good choice. However, I want a better VCR.
For some reason the machin jumps when it prints destroying documents! It angered me, especially since the machine stopped in the middle of print jobs. At the end of the day I just wanted to cry.
- died after 2 days- lost all data- no data recovery service- tech support was useless
The case is perfect for the cameras listed but the velcro is stuck on with glue and the glue is constantly coming off thte sides of the flap. It got so annoying, especially when the glue started to get on my s400 and my fingers. I returned it twice and will have to find something else.
My friend recently purchased the card and ended up returning it due to the low transfer rate. For some reason pictures and logos were coming up really slow. After installing a 3com card, there was a HUGE difference. IF you are looking for a cheap good card, check out the D-Link. I'm borring a friends right now. NO problems but I think the 3com is faster d/l speed. Thinking of getting a 3-com for the 10/100 feature, but its just so much more expensive. NOt sure if its worth it. Any suggestions?
I know when I bought this item it was marked as used. Having said that, what I recieved was not even useable. The heatsink had scratches on the contact surface. The heatsinks fins were coated with tar and completely clogged. The fan made a loud grinding growling sound when plugged up. The clamp that held the heatsink to the proc was broken. So basicly I was shipped something from the trash bin. Criminal in my opinion. For any one reading this. I would definatly NOT BUY FROM THIS GUY EVER!!
This PS/2 Extender will only work with a mouse that has ONLY a PS/2 connector. The extender will not work with any of the mice that have both USB and PS/2 capability, where the mouse has a USB connector with a USB to PS/2 adaptor to provide PS/2 capability. This means that the extender will not work with most of the mice on the market today.This information comes from the Gefen Inc. technical help line, and is their explanation as to why I can't use this extender with my Microsoft Intellimouse Optical USB and PS/2 compatible mouse.
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've had this for a year and it has progressively had problems reading disks of all types - blank, commercial movies, disks burned by others, disks it burned only a few months before.I hope someone organizes a class action lawsuit. I will never purchase another LG product again. They've been advertising that they make quality products but nothing could be further from the truth.
Wrong item was received. Tried to contact seller many times through the only mean of contact availabe which is the email and response or guidance from seller was ever received. Never buy from them againg.
My daughter bought this for herself with some Christmas money. IT seems to scratch the CDs she plays in it and renders them unplayable. Unfortunately we no longer have the receipt or it would go back. It was only bought because her favorite color is pink
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?
I bought this product based on the many positive reviews here and after receiving the item two days ago, I was disappointed. I know many of you have stated the same problems with this products. Here are my reasons for disappointment:Cheap construction quality.The plastic grip is peeling off!Buttons are mushy. The shutter button, when depressed fully, sinks deep into the body. You must glue something on it!I am returning this product and getting a Canon BG-E3.I am going to avoid buying cheap junk made in china from now on!!!I will pay a premium for a quality product.
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
At the time I purchased the Kodak Z712 camera, a link allowed purchasing the camera along with this dock kit, which includes the dock, cables, a rechargeable battery, a lens cleaning kit and a case. The dock, case and cables are fine. The lens cleaning kit had completely leaked out and ruined the lens cloth. The biggest problem was that the battery did NOT fit the camera!
I like the idea of having portable speakers for my ipod, but Altec seemed to not put much effort in to the quality of manufacturing these speakers. Within two months of use my left speakers went out. I opened it up to find that the motion to open them split the wire because they were not tucked away properly. Currently I have gone in and ghetto ridged the speakers to work. The core components are there but the assembley is bad. Sounds like other people are having better luck with theirs, just beware of potential problems.
The concept is great, it's quiet, good for travel or packing away. But you have to press the buttons too hard to get them to work, so you can't type very fast. Good for hunting & pecking, but that's about it.
I've used this for about 3 months. At first, it seemed to work fine except for secure sites which it did not recognize at all. Then suddenly after 2 weeks of use, it failed to recognize my print. That corresponded to a software upgrade. I had to reinstall the device. Again it worked fine except for secure sites but after a sofware upgrade, I was again locked out and had to install the software again. Just today (7 May 06) another software upgrade killed its recognition capabilities. I'm tossing it out! Only can recommend it if you do not want software upgrades. It is the omnipass software which is the problem!
auto this, auto that.. It advertises "plug and play".....after 6 hours of phone calls, its plugged in, but dont play.
The popping and clicking noise is unbearable. I'm very disappointed at this Sony product.So why do some people give five-star rating? They don't have this problem??? Or just can't trust some of the online reviews.
This printer has trouble fusing toner to all types of paper, even super-smooth surface laser paper. Text quality is pathetic at smaller sizes. Letters are toothy and uneven, and that's not counting the ones that have slight smudges and streaks. Horizontal lines have fuzzy ghosting under them. You can forget about any type of letterhead--even light cockle or eggshell finish is too rough and will cause toner to flake off. Printed pages are also slightly skewed despite tightening the paper guides to maximum setting.
With high expectations, I ordered this card for my Motorola KRZR K1m. It comes in a bulk pack (as described) with absolutely NO documentation. I inserted it as detailed in my phone's owner's manual - and it locked up my phone. I tried it several times and then tried it in another phone - all with the same results. My phone unlocked after I removed the card - but now it seems to drain the battery a lot quicker than it used to.... Coincidence? - hmmmm, I wonder..... I sent it back to Blue Proton for an exchange/replacement but - without asking - they issued a refund instead and I'm out the return shipping costs. I wouldn't purchase again - at least not from this vendor....
I researched this player and read the reviews and thought, "Surely my player will work because I trust Philips" Alas.... As previous reviewers mentioned my HDMI connection FAILED. Not because it was flimsy just because it FAILED. Picture was FLAWLESS for two weeks and then suddenly the picture began cutting in and out. More out than in actualy. I switched to component video output and had a great picture again. HDMI is not a stable output on this model so I returned to AMAZON (effortless return by the way) and spent a little more for the Sony DVP-NS75H which has NO quality issues. Caveat Emptor.
I bought 5 of these products and my experience with them has been simply disastrous.1) on three of them I installed an energy star 55W circular fluorescent dimmable torchiere lamp: all the torchieres attached to the ups failed within a month or so, and in a very strange way. First the lamp would take a few minutes to light up after being turned on, then as every week passes the delay would become longer until it was litteraly hours (up to about 5 hours!) before it would not light up at all. Changing the bulbs did not correct anything. The UPS seems to have over a short period of time permanently damage the transformer inside my fluorescent torchiere, that's the only explanation possible. VERY IMPORTANTLY: I own 5 others torchiere connected directly to a normal outlet (WITHOUT a ups) and they are still performing perfectly. So in conclusion: the SUA750Xl APC ups PERMANENTLY destroyed 3 fluorescent dimmable torchiere in a matter of 1 to 2 month by simply connecting them to it. I don't know what that UPS does to the current as it passes through the machine, but the current coming out is simply not a normal current as far as this experience clearly shows.2) one of my ups simply exploded in my living room! A huge flash of fire went through the two sides (with little holes for aeration). Terrified, I disconnected the unit took my fire extinguisher in case it got worse and immediately called APC. They simply told me not to worry, that these things happens, to try to restart the (now still fuming! as I explained them) unit and if it does not restart, then trow it away. They never wanted me to resent to them, or do any sort of quality control security check, or do any more enquiry whatsoever. The ups was very close to my curtain: the flash of fire could simply have light it up and, if I had not been present in the room, burn my house killing possibly sleeping occupants, but apc considers this explosion "normal" and not out-of-the-ordinary for their machines!3) one of a brand new unit has a smoky "smells" whenever it is turned on (even though it appears to function well) so much so that I cannot stay in the same room as it is and have to keep it in the basement (actually I am not using it anymore). I didn't even bother calling APC for this: surely if an exploding APC is normal for them, a "subjective" smell for smoke is something they will just laught at.
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 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.
guys think twice before u buy this. quality is good. but i had a IBM think pad and the mount does not fit. the mount design is so stupid tat it is not elastic enough. this camera mount fits only on compaq, sony vaio, dell laptops.I have to change my laptop to fit this camera. stupid camera mount
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
This is not a review for the actual product, but for the the simple fact that it is the wrong product all together! not only that, it took more than a week to arrive!
I bought this mouse to use with my laptop, and from the start I disliked it. It kept disconnecting, so I constantly had to hold down the connect button (which is way too small to press with your fingers) and half the time that would not work. The mouse works on almost no surfaces because of the dumb pads that are on the bottom. also the range is horrible; after moving more than a yard away from the receiver, the mouse would automatically disconnect and the only way to get it to start again was to press the tiny connect button on the bottom of it. the design of the mouse is also stupid. the only way to turn it off is by unplugging the fat receiver and snapping it into the bottom. this makes it so you can't just leave the receiver in when you are done using it, but instead have to constantly take it out and put it back in the computer (and then, once again, click the dreaded connect button). The only reason I give this 2 stars is because it was extremely easy to set up and the mouse is very portable. after about a month I went out and bought the logitech M305, which I HIGHLY recommend. there is no connect button (thank god), the receiver is tiny so you can leave it in your laptop, and the mouse works on almost every surface. GET THE LOGITECH M305 INSTEAD.Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse (Silver)
I bought the linksys range exapnder after experiencing utter failure with the similar DLink item. Clearly both of these items were rushed to market before they were ready.I'm an engineer and I'd like to think if myself as pretty knowledgeable able network issues, but it took me four hours of trial and error to find the formula that would make this work.The setup wizard on the included CD doesn't work at all. You need to power cycle the range extender to make almost any configuration change effective. It's very fussy.Here's what I did to get it working with WEP:---------------------------------------------1. Make sure you have a compatible router or access point with up-to-date firmware. My recent linksys wireless-g was ready out-of-the-box for this.2. Disable WEP on your router, and make sure that it's broadcasting its SSID. Test that it's up and running by going to its admin page from a wireless PC.3. Power up the range extender, close to the router, so it finds your own wireless network when it self-configures. Press and hold the autoconfiguration button until the lights start flashing blue and red, then release. The link light should go blue. Go to the range extender's admin page (192.168.1.240) from your wireless PC and see that it's working. It would also be a good idea to try to hit the admin page from a PC on your wired network, to check the link that way.OK, you're successfully configured in insecure mode. If you're happy with that, you can stop here and treat your neighbors to free internet, and unfettered access to your personal data. On second thought, let's try to get WEP working on this thing. This is the hard part.4. Unplug the power from your router/AP. Link light on the range extender should go red. Hit the range extender's admin page on the wireless network to make sure that you're actually talking to it. Configure its WEP settings, and click the "save" link. You'll lose your wireless network connection as soon as these are effective. To make these settings stick, you will probably have to power cycle the range extender! Then try to connect to it wirelessly again, and verify the WEP settings. You may have to go through a couple of iterations here to make this stick.5. Once you're satisfied that the range extender is configured, unplug it from power. Now go to the router/AP admin page, and configure its WEP settings identically. Verify connectivity, etc, to the router.6. Now plug the range extender back into power. Stand on one foot and sing "I know this product stinks but I really hate pulling ethernet cable" in the style of a Gregorian chant, until the link light turns blue. Verify connectivity by going to both admin web pages, from both your wired and wireless networks.7. If you got this far, you're golden. You can now place the range extender at the edge of your old network's range, and enjoy better network coverage. If that didn't work, I don't know what will.I have to say that I'm extremely disappointed with Linksys on this product. Their routers are excellent, working right out of the box, so I expected more from them.
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!
When I got this keyboard I noticed that the PS/2 pin connectors were oddly shaped, the pins were of noticable differant thicknesses. When I plugged it in my computer it didn't feel secure. But it worked... for a day. Then it stoped working at random. I found that if I wiggled the plug it might type something. But when I let go of the plug it stopped working again. It is defective I don't know if it's typical on this product line or just this one but the plug on mine is very poorly made.This is sold on Amazon marketplace. I can't return it for trashing some of the package. If you get this product save the whole package, including plastic for a week, until you're sure it works and not defective.
This IPOD is prone to headphone jack problems after about a month of use. Any type of movement now cause static during song play. Any headphones I try do the same thing. I have read about this problem on several places on the net. Apples response...&quot;There is a one yr warranty&quot;. Guess that is their excuse for selling an inferior product.
Simply put, the HDMI cable will not support 1080p!! Listen and listen well, if you are buying this HDMI cable to run a Blue Ray player, PS3 or any other type of unit to send a 1080p signal to your HDTV, do not buy it!!! I bought a brand new Samsung Blue Ray; was all excited to hook it up with the new cable and it did not work. This HDMI cable works fine for my Verizon Fios Cable because the signal is at 1080i, but it does not work with the Blue Ray player that sends 1080p. I tried with a different HDMI cable i have at home and my player worked fine. PLEASE, do not buy if you are looking to run 1080p, if looking to get 1080i/720p/480p PERFECT. This guy needs to re-write his description and let everyone know it will not support 1080p.
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.
Buyers of this home theater system beware. The first system was hooked up the day after Christmas '03. All went well, watched a movie, enjoyed the sound, the picture etc. The very next morning I tried turning it on and...NOTHING. After about 10 minutes a severely distorted readout showed up on the receivers display area, some sort of unreadable mumbo jumbo. We returned the system to Target for another. System #2 had a problem altogether different. Sounded great, digital display was fine but this time the picture faded in and out from dark to light, dark to light throughout the entire movie. I tried several other DVDs with the same result. So I then messed around with 'TV System Menu' to ensure all settings were OK. None of this solved my problem. Back to Target for a refund. When I returned the 2nd system to Target I noticed 2 other systems behind the counter that had also been returned. I'm now shopping around for a better system. I bought this system because my neighbor has one and we have one at work also. No problems with either of those, but they are an earlier model (came in black). Evidently when this newer model underwent it's facelift the quality was left out.
This is without a doubt, the WORST printer product I have EVER purchased. The printouts work fine the first few days, then start to 'gap'. Cleaning printheads/check nozzles does NOTHING, or makes the problem WORSE. The copies and prints have the same problems. I tried cleaning it (per instructions) and the problems only got worse. Finally it was printing NOTHING on the paper. And PLEASE someone explain to me how, when it prints NOTHING, it allegedly runs out of ink, and needs to be refilled?! Then I started having communication problems with my comuters. I have tried complete power down and unplugging, and when everything started up again the printer still failed to print. After months of not using it, I tried it on a whim, and suddenly it prints again, but at about 50% ink. But now it refuses to correctly load paper and either jams repeatedly, or just feeds through the blank sheets repeatedly. These are NOT isolated incidents. A co-worker of mine bought the same model, and has been experiencing the same issues. Please stay away for your own good. Also, at time of purchase, you get rebate information, that once completed makes it harder, if not impossible to even return this printer.
I purchased this remote for use with some research software I run on a Windows XP machine. The software seemed to allow one to map individual keys on the remote to match the research software, but this never actually worked at all. I found the software to be cumbersome and not user friendly. I did test the remote with iTunes and it worked fine with that, but $60 for an iTunes remote? I returned the remote and since have purchased a unit from Interlink (more money, but actually works as advertised...).
I ordered two boxes of 10, why? Because they're cheap. However, I'm going to return one box. Why? Becuse these are the first md's I've used that have given me problems: disc error, non-sync recording. The problems with a particular disk come and go. I haven't had any total failures. Still, no other MD brand I've used has given me problems like these Memorex 80's.
Of those who have received the infamous H07 error. One minute it was working fine, next minute nada. I have had problems with this unit opening up slowly for a while now, it has finally kicked the bucket. I've had it for slightly more than 1 year. I definitely will not be purchasing another Panasonic product. I guess I'm off to buy a new one in the morning.
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.
I wanted to listen to podcasts on ipod classic. I read reviews before ordering and was hoping to be one of those that found it worked well. Didn't happen for me. There was too much interference once I neared the city and audio became bad -- too much static, like a weak radio station. Since that is my regular commute and the reason for the purchase, using this product just doesn't perform well for me. I've reverted to making cd's if there's something I want to listen to on the drive. It's a pain but the audio is clear, which is important when listening to spoken word.
Returned item. Most likey is not compatable with common implementations of XP--eg, Toshiba Satellite is incompatable with this product. Suggest Amazon not sell such stuff.
I purchased the A/C adaptor for my Verbatim 160GB ext FireLiteHD. The adaptor was shipped promptly and arrived in good order; however, the power supply jack did not fit the reciever pin in the HD unit...I tried...the HD pin is just too large. We could go lots of places with this one, but hey its just an external "Hard Drive". rhj
The scanner has never scanned since new. I can understand a unit being shipped factory without firmware. Mistakes happen. But the Umax customer service is just plain lousy. The &quot;Get them off the phone&quot; and &quot;don't answer e-mails&quot; policy is an insult. I'll pay a little more and by an office HP.
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 filter wallet uses a simple mesh to hold the filters in place, unlike the Tamrac 5329 and others which use a full protective plastic pouch.Once folded for storage, the sides of the wallet are open to the elements. Because the filters are only partially covered by the mesh fabric any dust in your bag or in the environment can make its way onto your filters.I'm going to use this one for storing screw-on filters I don't use regularly. I wouldn't take it into the field - there are much better options for that.I would not use this for square / rectangular gels. The risk of scratching is pretty high and the filters aren't nearly as secure as they are in other wallets.
If you connected the USB connection from the back of the head unit when you first did the install simply connect the white iPod adapter you received with the iPod into the USB and it will work just the same. Free is better than $29.99.
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.
After only 1 month my camera started to give me troubles: It does not work with the external memory ONLY the internal. DONT BUY IT!!
You get what you pay. Attempted to save $25 bucks by purchasing these cables through Amazon. Perhaps for home use it might work. For commercial application the cables pick up too much noise and static compared to the cables I normally purchase. This cable will not work well with the high quality cameras I installed. This cable has both the video and power in just one cable compared to the one I normally use which has two cables side by side, one for video and one for power. This cable is 1/3 the thickness of my other cables making it very fragile especially for long runs. Had to replace them with the cables I normally purchased. At least I was able to successfully use them to pull the good cable in to replace it so my efforts in pulling this cable above a dropped ceiling infested with itchy fiberglass was minimized. I do not recommend this quality of product for professional installation.
I bought this item for my mom because all the new computers do not have a floppy drive in them, and she needed one. This should have been a plug and play item, but when it was plugged in, it wouldn't play. Either it didn't even recognize the floppy disk went it was put in, or it always wanted to format any disk put into it. Did the same thing on both a Windows 98, 2000, and XP. Had to return it, and bought another brand.
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.
It takes too much timeto start the GPS. No way to avoid the startup screen. Also, it takes some time 10 minutes to get signal even on a clear day. Cannot play music from SD card.
I recently purchased a DK 110 power supply kit for my Canon S-10 camera. The D.C. coupler would not plug into the power adapter. I could not believe it. The battery works just fine, charges perfectly. The numbers on both units appear to be correct and compatible,but the coupler will not plug in. I would expect much more from a company like canon when it comes to quality control.
I bought this as the suggested case for the Leica d lux 4. It is too small. Not that the camera doesn't fit, its just a pain to do so. Put an extra battery and card in the flap and it is about worthless. Though quality and feel are great, it is the wrong sugggestion for the camera. When are casemakers for cameras going to think about how they might put an accessory pouch on the side.
Does NOT work well with Canon multifunction printer. Infuriating software insists that the Canon drivers need to be installed and will not proceed with the rest of its own installation even though the printer *IS* properly installed. Browsed web to find workaround that allowed sharing just the printer but not other functions but that connection was still not reliable. I returned this device and bought a Silex (specifically suited for the Canon) instead which installed easily and works flawlessly.
I have owned many a radar detector, and I bought the 9550 to keep up with technoligy, as my old detector was about 5 years old. the first 9550 i purchased had a orange display that was not visible even on a cloudy day, i returned it and was given the &quot;new&quot; 9550 with a green display, yes it was visible!!good start i thought, approximatly 1500 miles later, (mostly highway) i was still waiting for this thing to do something- anything, i met DPS, County, and city patrols with no response, maybe all of them had there radar off?-not!the 9550 would alert on k-band at supermarkets, banks, stoplights ect, so once again i returned the unit, and was given the &quot;new&quot; 9550, it looked the same as the last one but had different sounds, that you could only hear if the car was not running, (yes-even @full volume, and im not deaf.)this detector did respond to a DPS car at approximatly 30 yards, and about a mile after i had aleady seen the patrol. if this sounds like a very negitive post. it is, save your money on this one. (yes the 5 year old radar detector is back in its proper place on my dash)
The connector was in good shape and attached to the DVI and HDMI connectors just fine.However, the adapter was so wide that it blocked the use of adjacent HDMI inputs on the TV.Make sure that you have enough room for this product. Buy a cable with HDMI and DVI connectors if you aren't sure.
The cable that was sent was defective and does not work. With its inexpensive cost, I did not ship it back as the return process was more involved than it is worth. I would not order this same item again, though I have ordered a different brand that works great.
I bought this machine for my home office/business to save on space. I had problems from the start. Machine would not fax so HP replaced it. Less than a year later, a quarter-inch piece (sprocket)of plastic broke off the print cartridge door, and once the "open door" message comes on, which it did constantly, it would not print. When it did print, it shook back and forth on the desk - banging into an adjacent wall. That was the beginning of the end. HP told me that I could not get a new part -- the WHOLE machine would have to be replaced -- again! I pointed out that this is not very cost-effective for them -- or for me -- and told them I would try to glue it. Well, after glue and some duct tape, it still didn't work! So, HP suggested an upgrade. So I took their advice and upgraded -- to a Lexmark X7170. I feel as though I have died and gone to fax-scan-copy-print heaven.
No wonder its discontinued...lolonly good when used hand held,belt clip is useless but again its one they no longer make and I know why.
I really wanted to like these... but losing all six of the ear pieces in a month is NOT a "feature" one wants to enjoy after dropping a C-note on them.Very Good sound but not great. My 41 year old ear drums appreciated that these were more "bassy" than other buds that tend to be too tinny for me to stand for very long.I've had better sound from the Koss behind the neck Active Noise Reduction headphonesKoss QZ50 Stereophone.
I was attracted by the multifunctionality of Vibe. I am a professional electronic engineer. And yet, I spent hours to figure out how to use this thing. I recorded FM file and then tried to delete it. The manual has no information about this elementary procedure. Its web FAQ file has only 16 questions that do not deal with "delete" or "file". My naive attempt to delete the file via USB connection with my PC failed since the file turned out to be protected. The device has 6 buttons and 6 modes. This inevitably creates the necessity of memorizing six 6X2 connectivity tables or keeping the manual and the device always in front of your eyes. I do not like ether of that.
I have had this drive for just about a year and in that time, it has failed 2 times. Both times they were complete drive failures. I have checked with some friends who had simliar LaCie external devices and they reported that all had eventually failed in the short term. (Yes, I shoul have checked with them first, but I based my inital purchase on the recomendation of another friend whom I really shouldn't have.)I have owned a number of computers and drives in my life and I have never had such a poor experience with a hardware vendor. The drive has always run extremely hot, hotter then any other external drive - and I currently have a Maxtor and an HP Personal Media drive, both 300GB, neither runs this hot. Their customer service in response to having to return these drives has been less then satisfactory.Look towards another vendor for an external drive solution.
This is the most outrageous piece of garbage one can own, so please stand in line. I purchased this "device" as a replacement for super cheap memorex dvdr (which was like $30). Now Philips let me buy their product for $100-plus, you see , for Philips that's like a Ferrari. For just over a hundred smakers I was previleged to the most sadomazochistic experience in the world. This piece of garbage has the best of the 1960s technologies in one convenient package. Here we have a CPU from the first Moon lander, a monochromatic display from the first Startrack(r), the colling from the manufacturer of the commercial Marten owens and ability to not recognize any music or video format in existence in the world today. It is quite likely that the Philips workers in the finest slums of Zimbabwe worked hard and long to write a software that would fit all non-human forms out there in the universe, unfortunately, I happen to be a human, therefore my English skills and my BA were deemed irrelevant at this point.The Box (as I cannot call it a DVDR) has ability to not start and not turn off, not to play, not to search ot lable the titles, not to reproduce alternative angles, mentioned on played DVD disk. It can record with quality well below anything the Soviet VCR tape could offer. The "remote control" thing is a very intriguing novelty and can be a topic for hours of conversation with your friends at the parties, it however can not remotely operate a Philips box. The Progressive Scan feature is a very neat little thing- actually , if one would plug a progressive scan cable and attach it to a progressive scan TV , one will be gifted with a delight of low quality grainy picture. Also it would be impossible move to a regular TVset without first going into what Philips called Menu and resetting output back to regular. If not- you will have all outputs produce finest of black lines. I have left my review of this product at Philips web site as well and offered Philips to go out business, so the smarter businessmen from let's say North Korea could take over the market share.
The protector comes with kind of tiny spots on it. It does protect the lens from scratches and fingerprints, dust and other things.
The product promises a lot and delivers way short. I had to return 2 batteries because they didn't charge up (blinking light on first, then battery light not showing charge at all). The third one that worked only powered by fully charged laptop for 1.5 hours. That's 1.5 hours of web surfing. That is no where near 5-hours it promised. For the price, you are better off investing in a 2nd laptop battery.
I loved this product until I went to update my maps and found there were none to update. I called Navigon. Fujitsu Siemens was the maker and they discontinued it. Navigon supports the warranty but told me they do not know if there will ever be any map updates available. It's just a wait and see. I paid well over $300 at the time of purchase only about 9 months ago. I loved it for 9 months but it sorely needs updating and probably will never have any. So far, Navigon isn't worried about the customers. Backing up a product is 50% of the 'business to customer relations'. I would not purchase this until the map update issue is resolved. This product will become useless if it is not resolved. I'm out a lot of money, and I'm not impressed.
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.
THE MOUNT WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE IN THE UP POSITION SO WHEN YOU FLIP IT UP, IT FAALLS BACK DOWN IN YOUR VISION OF SIGHT. THERE IS NO WAY TO TIGHEN IT UP TO PREVENT THIS. I WASTED MY MONET ON THIS ITEM.
I spent a couple of hours trying to find out why an external USB HD was not recognized by my Mac Pro. I tried 2 different miniature USB retractable cables by Belkin. No dice. So I reinitialized the drive again. Still no luck, tried connecting to another Mac, frustration. Then I had the bright idea of using a USB miniature cable, not by Belkin, success!Who could have figured, 2 different Belkin retractable cables, both bad.I'll never, ever buy another Belkin product!
A definite buyer beware. I read the negative reviews but figured "It must work...." Wrong. This is an absolute cheap piece of j-u-n-k. Depending on how you put in the battery it can give the same battery totally different readings.
I very seldom print in color but since my OfficeJet comes with it, I used it occassionally only to discover that after months of no use, the cartridges (both black and tricolor) have dried up. I don't know if I have misread the instructions anywhere re: ink cartridge maintenance, but it seems like such a big waste to have to replace your ink cartridges even though you hardly use them! These cartridges are not cheap (and you know that's where HP makes the money on selling DeskJets so cheap). Because of my low usage of color printing, I have not replaced them and don't intend to. Overall, was very disappointed and in fact, felt a little bit cheated.
This is the first portable cd player I was actually willing to spend some money on since I've started college. The first day I listened to it, I already had problems with the lock mechanism staying locked. Also, I thought I had a faulty headphone jack because it kept shorting out, but my friend also bought one too and her headphone jack was not in very good working condition too. I was willing to overlook the problems, and a few days later, I was very upset at the fact that the cd player would not play anything. It would not get off the hold mechanism. I thought maybe it was the batteries and it wasn't. Now, I haven't been able to play anything on it for a week and I'm going to send it back. Every time I press any button, &quot;hold&quot; flashes on the screen even though it is not on hold. I never dropped it and always took good care of it--it just must be of very poor quality.I definitely recommend NOT buying this item. Aiwa is not a good brand and I know I'll never purchase anything under that brand name again.
I purchased these speakers and they were wonderful, but after using a few days I could not get the speakers to stay on. I returned it and Amazon sent me another one. The same thing happened again. I'm returning this one and getting my money back.I think the flaw with this device is you press and hold the button to turn the speakers and the mp3 player on at the same time. After a few days of use your mp3 player will turn on but the speakers won't. Too bad.......when it works it's great.
Dont waste your money on this product. Very poor voice quality.
After 5 months of usage this piece of garbage began displaying the infamous &quot;HO7&quot; error. Opening it up, I discovered that the disc could not spin on its own. With a little prodding, it would spin for twenty seconds and then malfunction again. This will be the last Panasonic product I ever purchase.
I purchased the Iogear GIC250U and installed it with no difficulty. However, when I shut down my PC, about 90% of the time, there is a heavy pulse that activates my Microsoft Force Feedback 2 joystick and some of these pulses badly jar the joystick. I contacted Iogear and they sent me a new driver for Windows ME. However, I still have the problem and Iogear has told me to return the card because they said that there may be an incompatability problem. The problem only happens on the Iogear card and not with the USB ports in my PC. I will try a different brand of USB card. You may want to see my review under the Adaptec AUA-5100 USB 2.0 6 port card in a few days or so.
DITTOS to the previous Jilted Customers review...Unfortunately, I had to spend over $170 on ink for Christmas Cards before finding out this printer was a lost cause. Less than 3 years no daily usage and it just completely stopped printing. Now we both I have the largest scanner taking up room you've ever seen. I'm beyond pissed. And will never buy or recommend purchasing Epson Products...I'll be sticking with HP from now on.
Iowned my s7000 for about 3 1/2 yrs. Usage was lite 3-400 pics a yr. Camera was well taken care of never dropped or abused. All of a sudden for no reason it would not download to the 'puter. Sent it to Fuji, they said a board burned out, WANTED $170 to replace it, WOULD ONLY GUARANTEE FIX FOR 3 MONTHS......I amm buyin a Canon Rebel, and Fuji can eat their LACK OF CUSTOMER CARE>>>>>>>
This canon cartridge cannot be purchased cheaper anywhere other than on Amazon.com, even in military base exchanges. My Canon printer just eats them up. I am amazed at how often I need to change them.Canon should be ashamed of creating a printer/cartridge system that goes through cartridges so quickly. They should reduce the price to $5.00 per cartridge!Amazon service is excellent as always in getting these duds to me as soon as possible. . .
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.
received item in February about the 19th. Did not work, called linksys they said it was out of warrenty, really a product I just purchased was out of warrenty. Called Lake Gregory books they said ship it back and we will refund, that was 3 months ago I shipped it back and they said they would refund within 60 days, they never refunded my money. Credit card company will have to fight with them I guess bc I am denying the charge.
The cable was used for my led projector and after hook up the picture was distorted and non viewable,I dont think the length had anything to do with it because I used a monster cable same legnth,and thank goodness it worked,the price of the item was inexpensive compare to the monster cable,so I guess you get what you pay for, case in point.But on the plus side the led projector that I bought through amazon works great and I am very pleased with it!
I bought these and INstalled just as said. Simply REMOVE old ones and INSTALL new ones. NO HELP AT ALL .. I get the SAME signal strength as before. My laptop is CENTRINO P4. It is on the SAME LEVEL as the router only at the other end of the house. I got NO help from the antenna at all. SMH oh well.... I will be re-turning these at once..Will try a DIFFERENT product from Linsys.
I rarely review items, only those that are really good or the ones, like this filter, which are really bad.I own 7 different lenses and all of them have UV multi-coated filters, circular polarizers and IR filters for some. I own Hoya filters, B+W and Sigma and they all are great, no complaints at all.But last year I bought a new Nikkor lens and saw this nikon UV filter, so I thought "hey, I'm buying their lens because the glass is great, why not buy the filter, it must be great too, no?"... Boy, was I in for a surprise. This filter is like a magnet for dirt and dust, it's unbelievable. I clean it, clean it, clean it and then 5 minutes later it's dirty again. I have lots of problems with dirt and dust when using this filter, even making some pictures worthless, as they are not worth the 30 minutes spent cleaning them with ACR/Photoshop. And some times I change lenses (with different filters) at the same locations and conditions, and there is no problem.It is really a bother and I am buying myself a new UV filter, the Nikkor lens deserve it, because I'm using it less due to this filter (and the fact that now I've removed the filter, so I don't have any protection on the lens!
Oh my- these earbuds look pretty cool, but they hurt your ears! Something about them doesn't fit the ears quite right, and it makes them sore to wear, and taking them off is really painful. If you have really big ears, maybe these would be ok, but otherwise, buy at your own peril.
I bought this to replace my moniter cable for my Samsung LCD (the cable I was currently using had a short in it). This cable was even worse. The ghosting was so bad that I could barely read any of the text on my screen. Companies shouldn't even be selling cables this bad.
There are very few books in my life that I have not been able to finish. This was one of them. Nothing happened. Nothing funny, nothing exciting, nothing even tragic, except that it was completely boring! I found myself fighting to read it thinking that it has to pick up some time, but it didn't. Finally I gave up. I think the plot had potential if only some zany things would have happened. It was just a looooonnngggg list of boring, not so great dates and relationships that didn't work out.
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.
As a professional wedding photographer I have owned many cameras and lenses. I've always chosen my equipment carefully, wanting both performance and value. Although I used primarily Nikon products, I have purchased several Sigma lenses over the years, mainly because they cost much less than Nikkor lenses. Unfortunately you get what you pay for. This year I've had two Sigma lenses fail. Both were less than three years old. The first had an autofocus problem. The second, an 18-50mm f2.8 EX, had an aperture failure. Since the warranties have expired I am now expected to shell out $180 to have each lens repaired.I think a product which has been well maintained should last longer than three years.
With less than six months use, the product began overheating. Video would drop out, the smell of hot electronics was evident, and it began melting the case at the back cooling slots. Coby only warrants these for 90 days -- and then you're SOL. No solution offered, no repair existing.Tuner was also less than precise, and autoscanned very badly on cable connection resulting if fewer channels that my supplier had available. Sticking to the "rabbit ear" gave me 4 on-air channels.All in all a very unsatisfactory product and experience.
I would have loved to have a bag which can hold a set of spare battries as well as a spare memory card. This bag is too small to hold spare battries and doesn't have any pockets.
This product just did not work well for me. Video head cleaning is not new to me, and I have used many products over the years that have worked much better than this one. In my experience with using this produce I saw little improvement after cleaning and have quit using it.I am sure that different units with different amount of need to be cleaned will produce different results. My recommendation is to pass on this one and get a wet cleaner.
Order this cable for my computer monitor so I could use my high dollar HDMI cable for my TV. The first cable I received didn't work. So I had to get a replacement. When the second one came in it worked just fine. So be careful when you buy this product. (Also I don't know if it is my Computer monitor or what but this cable doesn't seem to detect when it is plugged in to a unit that auto detects sources.
Update:I'm done with TDK. The most recent spindle of TDK disks I purchased do not work in my Magnavox recorder either. They cause the unit to screech and fail to record properly. I've switched to Memorex and have no problem.Something in the manufacturing of these disks has changed, and my Magnavox recorder DOES NOT like it.=========I've purchased about 6 of these spindles from Amazon, and they have worked without fail in my Magnavox DVD recorder/player connected to my TV, and my Sony external burner.This last spindle, however, did not impress me. They burn okay on my Sony burner, but when I try to use a blank disk in my Magnavox recorder they screech when they turn. They actually feel different than the previous disks, and weigh a tenth of an ounce more.I had a few blanks left on my previous spindle, and they work fine on the recorder, so it's a TDK quality/manufacturing issue. I called TDK tech support, and they offered no solution, except to return the disks with me paying the shipping.I'm trying another spindle, so we will see. Last chance for TDK.
This was much better than the last non Tivo DTV DVR I tried. I tried the last one for 2 months before I had my TIVO repaired.I recorded last years Superbowl on DT HDDVR and on my old 2002 DTV Tivo HDVR2. I watched the game on the SD HDVR2 Tivo because the HD picture was not enough better to make up for the inferior slow motion, stop action. It was just too sluggish.I then Tried U-vers with their DVR that can record 4 shows at once on DSL and you can go from TV to TV watching what ever you want from the same DVR. Pick up a show in an other room where you left off. That part was great but almost everything else was inferior. Took me 2 months to get my wife to use it enough so I felt that we had tried. I liked the program package very well but we kept TIVO and suspended the DTV HD DVR which I still have. I upgraded the disk to 1.5 TB Before I gave up on the HD DVR.Each of my 3 DTV TIVOs have 1 TB hard drives I installed. We are still watching some of the 2400 programs we recorded when DTV was active.I suspended my DTV account 2 weeks after I purchased 2 TIVO units and switched to Comcast. I still have a Comcast DVR that I had to take to get the package price. It will do video on demand from Comcast but I do not think we have seen anything from it in the last 3 months. The TIVOs are just so much better.It is very hard to convince people about what they are missing. Even a lot of Tivo users do not know what they are not using.Back in the day all cars had to be hand cranked and that was OK... It was better than keeping a team of horses so you could hook them up to a buggy to go some place. Hay burners are a lot of work per mile.If someone purchased a new car that had electric start, heater, defroster and electric light but did not know they had them. They would still hand crank the car, bring a blanket, wipe the condensation from the windows so they could see and make sure they got back before dark. They would still think all was fine and that was all they needed but as soon as they found out the car had a starter that worked, a heater that would keep them warm, a defroster that would defog the windows and lights so they could see at night do you think they would be just as happy in a car that did not have these "luxurious options"?At the point is electric start really an option? Would you be happy with a hand crank car if the cable co gave it to you and said that it was fine, everyone else is happy with it?You can try a TIVO for 30 days and then return it. Do not try it for 31.I like DTV a lot but the DVR is my deterring factor.If DTV had delivered on the long promises Tivo I would not be at Comcast.IMHO the biggest difference in video service in not the lineup, it is the DVR and the extras that Tivo has are not options anymore.You can have a bunch of junk channels and a good DVR and have lots of good programs to watch.When my wife set up her Tivo in 2002 she put Clint Eastwood in her wish list as an actor she wanted to watch. Within seconds Tivo was asking her which 1 of the 3 overlapping movies to skip. All of which were from channels we never looked at or checked the listing because the programming was not worth the effort on those "junk channels". It took about 3 days to fill the Tivo up with Clint.I watched Oprah on my Tivo and went on vacation for 2 weeks. When I came back my Tivo was full off every talk show it could find. It only had one data point, it knew I liked talk shows. Tivo's job is to be full of my favorite programming and to find it for me where ever it cam.I would give up HD, Cable, DW02, and DTV rather than TIVO. I could still put up and antenna, and watch what ever I can get of the internet with my TIVO.The difference between DVRs is still more than the difference between SD and HD.DTV seems to make a point of spending money to put up satellites and better dishes to get more HD. If they worked half that hard with Tivo they would be better off.nuff said.
I was upgrading my old computer system and decided to throw in a Windows 7 compatible modem. I was happy with my old U.S. Robotics Software Faxmodem USR5660A, but it was strictly for Windows XP with no new drivers available. It always connected at 45.2K or 44K baud and has a speaker on board. The Trendnet modem seemed a good deal. But it would not connect at more than 33.6K baud. It has no onboard speaker and directs the dialtone and dialup to a sound card. The problem is it does not necessarily direct the audio to the DEFAULT audio card, and there is no way to get it to direct output to the sound card of your choice. I have a sound "card" built into the motherboard plus a pro-recording ASIO sound card. The darn Trendnet modem kept outputting to my unconnected pro-audio card instead of to my default desktop speakers. If you need a Windows 7 compatible PCI modem, stick with U.S. Robotics. TheU.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Software Faxmodem USR5670has drivers available for all Windows operating systems and runs on Windows 7 with the Microsoft driver included within Windows 7 (no additional driver needed.) I shipped my Trendnet modem back to Amazon for a refund. Amazon promptly authorized the return and refunded the payment including return shipping costs.The USR5670 installed and worked fine in my old computer under Windows XP, but would not connect above 44K baud. I could not connect at 45.2K baud as I could with my old USR5560A modem. I kept the USR5670, but this irked me enough to try one more modem.I looked at theU.S. Robotics 56K V.92 Performance Pro Modem USR5610C, a hardware modem. It works with every Windows operating system from MS-DOS through Windows 7 plus Linux. A new USR5610C modem is pricey, but I found and ordered a factory refurbished USR5610C modem available online for only a dozen bucks plus change with free shipping included, a real bargain! The USR5610C easily installed and its flash memory was easily updated with software downloaded from the U.S. Robotics support site. This modem connected at 45.2K baud, and, as an added bonus, it maintained a steadier and faster transfer rate downloading files and surfing than any of the previous software modems I tried. In fact, with this modem I was finally able to successfully download a file I had been unable to download from one website after numerous attempts over many weeks.If you need a low-profile PCI modem, the USR5670 PCI modem includes both standard and low-profile brackets. The USR5610C is a standard size PCI modem and will not fit in a low-profile computer case.The bottom line, forget the Trendnet modem (1 star). The USR5670 software modem works okay (4 stars), but if you see a bargain priced refurbished USR5610C Performance Pro hardware modem (5 stars), go for it! (Note: make sure you get a USR5610C modem, NOT a USR5610A modem. The USR5610A does not run under all Windows systems!)
The scanner itself is pretty good.The software is not bad but can be very slow. The software support is pretty sketchy. The company 'Nuance' / Visioneer whatever company name that provides the paperport, onetouch drivers charge $10 an email. Also it seems that they are a bit of upseller. I just feel they built in things to their software that will require you to seek support so they can make more money.e.g. their online registration process does not work when you give them your serial number. I've attempted it numerous times. They won't let me get the 'automatic update' function without a 'successful' registration. Well obviously if their registration process doesn't work we'd have to seek out support for $10 a pop. This doesn't seem like a coincidence.Bad choice for Xerox. I wish they picked a more reputable partner. I'm going to try find different software for this scanner if possible.
I tried to get off cheap with an HDMI cable but I got what I paid for. Picture kept breaking up (I even switched for one cord to the other to make sure I didn't have a bad jack.) pixelated my screen, sound was full of static, even lost picture completely several times.
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.
This cam corder led screen did not show the colors and silver trim was off on switch, I reviewed this before. vendors need to display defects when advertising a product. I sent it back
In Guetamala, people have diarrhea. And I, Clifford Artez, am from Guetamala.So, this morning, I had such an attack that caused me to unbuckle my pants while running to the washroom to relieve the demon in the pit of my stomach. In between bouts of explosion, I noticed one perfect solid log floating amidst the turbid soup I've created. Dear reader, if you were I, would you not have felt the loneliness that log must have felt? A stranger, amidst all that liquid, with no friends to share the feelings it must have felt. I cried for that log, or maybe it was from the pain.Diarrhea hurts. With each discharge comes the characteristic stinging, burning, and overall pain that is both satisfying and excruciating. To distract myself, I reached for "My Little Friend" and started reading. "My Little Friend" did not relieve my discomfort, nor cure me of my diarrhea. I was so disappointed that I immediately cleaned myself and proceeded to write this review.I don't know about you, but if a book, any book, does not offer relief from diarrhea, it does not deserve more than a one star rating. I felt disappointed and alone -- alone to face my diarrhea plight.
Was told I could get a good buy ........ BUT - did the hook up, properly & nothing but static.Not Good.
It's a sad thing. I had the IPAQ 4355 for 3 months when a crack appeared INSIDE on the LCD screen. I bought an expensive holder to protect it, and I bought the 1 year parts warranty. HP says I damaged it with too much pressure, or maybe I put it under extreme temperatures (&#62;105 degrees). I told &#34;Kim&#34; at HP none of these things happened to my unit! I have read elsewhere there is such a thing as an &#34;internal pressure crack&#34;. Grr! I don't mind so much that the unit was defective...I just hate when companies won't stand behind their products. They are sending my unit back today, unrepaired, because I won't let them make a single dollar more of profit on me. They snookered me on the warranty already. I will be making multiple posts tonight about my new expensive paperweight, in hopes I can stop other buyers from making the mistake I did.
The picture shown is incorrect. The battery that came was about half the size and not labeled as shown. The Product Description described the battery as "3200mAh Voltage Provided : 12 volt." The one that came was 12v/3Ah. Can't return because: "For safety reasons, items that are classified as hazardous materials or use flammable liquids or gases cannot be returned to Amazon.com." BEWARE!!!! The correct battery with 3200mAh\12v would be the ABC RBC2 UPS Battery. Best of luck!
After only a few weeks of gentle use, the pieces that hold the earphones cracked and fell apart. I now hold it together with electrical tape. Otherwise, it works just about as advertised.After so many years of sturdy headphone manufacturing, you'd think this is one thing that they could've gotten right.
Tech support is below average using call forwarding to India. Unit worked for two months then died. During that period, the two units would crash every day or two. This product does not work for small businesses.
I orded 2 of these: one for each daughter. One of the units failed after 3 days, the replacement failed after 6 days. I've been informed by Amazon that there exists a widespread defect issue with this product.
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.
I ordered this remote as a replacement for another Harmony that I had for 8 months. Both had the same issue - although the one that was 8 months old was out of warrenty, so I replaced it. The idea of this remote is great. It is super easy to set up and use. We have 4 devices to control and it is so great not to have all those remotes laying around. After 3 weeks of use, the LCD screen on the remote became un readable. It looks "swirly" on the screen. The remote still works, although you have to go from memory what was on the screen. I contacted Logitech who told me this was a common problem and they would send me a replacement remote. Several days later I received an email that said the remote would not be covered under warrenty. I have attempted to contact them several times to get clarification and there is no response. Their phone agents can not transfer calls or answer any questions aside from technical. It has been very frustrating and was a waste of money!
Used this for my pc to tv connection and it was horrible. I've done this setup before when I had the two closer together and everything worked fine. When I used this cable, however, it didn't output sound and the video output was horrible
I needed a universal adapter. I plugged this one in and set it at 6 dc. The batteries melted and the light burned out. This was for a magnifier that I use every day. Should have gone to the company and purchased the adapter for this magnifier. Will not do it again. In the long run this adapter cost me more money. Thanks for nothing. &lt;>&lt;
I am writing this response on 7/31/2007. On 7/12/2007, these 2 Garmin A/C Chargers for my C340 purchased on 6/19/2007 were returned because the connection was not compatible. The connection on the A/C charger sent to me is rectangular and my Garmin C340 is round. Assuming that there is no Garmin A/C charger with a round connection, I returned them and requested a refund to my credit card. Please advise the status since it has been about 3 weeks. Thank you.
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.
After about 3 months of light duty use on my HP LaserJet 4MP, the printouts are now unreadable. Removing and shaking the toner cartridge helps to improve the printouts slightly...but the text are not dark and crisp. Based on my experience, I do not recommend this product. Spend the extra $40 and buy an original HP toner.
I work with a University network, we sell and support all different kinds of NIC's and from experience. there and SMC nic's have always performed the worst. My advice is to go with a 3COMM or, even better yet, a NETGEAR card
The first one I purchased continuously restarted when trying to register. I exchanged this one and the next one just flat out stopped working after registering (within a couple hours of bringing it home and charging it). Needless to say, my experience was not a good one. I really think the technology has a chance and will benefit the marketplace, but it needs much more work and better compatibility with other file types. I think I'll be looking at the PDA devices with MS Reader instead. I REALLY WISH THIS DEVICE WOULD HAVE WORKED FOR ME. If you get one, I hope your experience is better than mine.
I had a 10 year old Plantronics headset that I needed to replace. The older set was a simple no frills model, but worked flawlessly. The P251 noise canceling headset has to be one of the worst headsets ever invented. The noise canceling function makes your voice clip in and out while talking and the sound quality that your listener hears is scratchy and chopped. I would never by these again. I had though that maybe Plantronics had made a good entry level pair of noise canceling headsets, but it was not to be.
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.
These have a buzzing sound unless you hold your head in exactly the right spot, which for me ended up being with my head turned to the right, kind of hard to watch tv that way. I tried to eliminate any kind of interference and nothing helped. Once you find the right spot to hold your head, you can't move it right or left or it will buzz.i did change the volume between the tv and headphones and that did help some but not enough to make these wearable.
Unfortunately this is a purchase I made in error - I thought I was purchasing a smaller diameter disc for my camcorder. I called the supplier and informed them of the error I had made. The supplier requested I send the disc back for a refund, I sent back the disc and I am waiting for a reply.
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.
This device worked for less than a week, then the power began phasing inexplicably and the device no longer functions.
I have bought two of these for my classroom in the past 2 years. They break, they chew through pencils (esp the office max/office depot kind, which are cheapest, we know!), and they don't stop when the pencil is sharp, so kids just keep jamming the pencils in! The multiple holes for different sizes seemed nice, but kids turn it and then try to sharpen a standards size pencil with the largest hole and end up breaking chunks of pencil off in the grinder. Plus, the standard size office max/office depot brand pencils don't fit very well in the hole that's marked "Standard."It's expensive and you'll have to get a new one every year. Teachers, don't get this one!
Easy to program and use. Very cool idea for adaptive display. However, after only a few weeks of use the remotes' backlight quit working.I threw it away and bought a Logitech 550.
I spend about 6 hours with online tech support tools, phone tech support (tool call) with Logitech, and support through my computer manuafacturer...all to no avail. I could not get a picture with the camera on my HP Pavillion 8360 system. I returned it.
We spent about a year remodeling our place and researching the whole house music system so that we could have music in each room. We finally settled on the MDS-6a - it was a major decision - $1,100 is a lot of money.When you get the system, it comes with a small (and I do mean small) manual with oversize print and oversize pictures. We are pretty tech savy - but it was no fun deciphering the manual. Going onto Channel Plus' website (the maker) was no help.Finally, we got it hooked up...and no music. We then tried wiring it a couple of different ways - different from the manual - and now we have music. Okay, frustration over.Okay, time to change the channel on the satellite radio. We thought the keypads could do something simple like change the channel on the satellite radio. I mean, come on, the system came with IR transmitters and cost over a grand. Nope - can't do it. The keypads WILL pass through the commands from our one satellite radio remote - but the keypads that we wired and installed in every room...well, Channel Plus tech support said that if we'd bought the system with the "2A" keypads we'd be able to control the radio....Well, learn from our mistake. There's just not enough info presented on Amazon's website to make an intelligent decision about buying this equipment. We think that there must be a cheaper and better way to have music throughout the house - seeing as how the keypads can't even change the channel...
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
While I've been a devoted Logitech mouse user for seven years, this mouse leaves a lot to be desired. I was looking for a high-quality mouse that would work nicely with my XP notebook and SeaMonkey. I was quite disappointed.Physically, the mouse is nicely made, but it's awfully big for a "notebook" mouse. It's only a half-inch smaller than my desktop mouse. The switches are nicely clicky, and the scroll wheel is very solid and spins quite well in both modes. The only mechanically downside is the zoom slider, which has a very stiff spring making it hard to use.The form factor is also pretty good with two caveats: first, the search button behind the wheel is a stretch to reach. The only way I found to click it without lifting my hand off of the mouse was to lift the tip of my middle finger up and push the button with the base of my finger. That's an awkward move. Also, the thumb buttons are too high to be easily reached. The old design, with the thumb button near the desktop, was much better.The killer with this mouse, however, is the drivers. They are buggy, half-featured, and generally unusable. Both SetPoint v3.1 on the CD and the latest v4.0 from the Logitech website required third-party extensions to the configuration files to enable the use of a thumb button as the middle button. Also, many of the features, such as zoom, web forward, and web back, require the driver to recognize the current application. SetPoint is very erratic to doing this. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, and no amount of restarting the SetPoint software seems to make any difference. The search functionality, while nice in principle, is also crippled. Most of the search engine/web browser combinations simply don't work. Yahoo! Live Words seems to work with all browsers, and Microsoft IE seems to work with all search engines. However, use a non-Microsoft browser with any search engine other than Yahoo! Live Words, and you're dead in the water.After fooling around with this for four days trying to get the drivers to behave, I returned it. It's probably fine if you want to use it exactly as configured by default with IE and Logitech's preferred search engine, Yahoo!, but anyone who needs a functioning middle button and prefers Google/Firefox/SeaMonkey is simply out of luck.
I recently returned this item (for the second time). I both cases it worked for a short while, then failed. The price and features are appealling, but if you can't play a disk it ain't worth much. The Amazon buyers blew it on this one.
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.
Immediately after purchasing the player I had to return it because it hesitated badly on almost all DVDs. The player was gone for two weeks, but worked fine when it was returned. Player worked for the next 12 months of (infrequent) use, then just quit working. It is not worth paying for repairs, so it is being junked and I am buying another brand to replace it.
I've owned two pairs of these earbuds, one in white, one in black. In each pair, the left earbud has stopped working in less than a year (it's closer to nine months). That's almost 80 dollars I've spent on these headphones! The sound quality is acceptable and they stay in your ears nicely when working out, but watch out, they will inevitably break! I can't recommend these headphones unless you're ready to buy a new pair every year.
I love the product but the ac adapter is missing. Don't know how to contact the sender about this so leaving message here.
This thing blew up on me just a couple of months past its warranty period. I'm not happy.
Wiz- Com was one of the 1st to come out w/ a handheld pen scanner, and the idea is great...The sell- point for me was convenience and the thought that I would be able to speed up processing data for school. Unfortunately, the software app. for this scanner sucked, the interface was a total pain in the a** to get functioning correctly, and text- editing was a nightmare. I ended up wasting more time trying to get it to work than it was worth. Total waste of my time and money.Save your $$$ and wait until better models come out in the future. This was a case of rushing a great idea to market before the technology was ready for consumer application.
I have two (2) Garmin 478 GPS units. This battery would not snap into either unit. It was slightly to big. I had to return it. I dislike products made in China. The quality of chinese products are always marginally acceptable.
I'm giving this one star because no where in the description of this item nor in the manual that came with the device does it indicate that this is not 802.3af compliant. I had to hook it up to my Panasonic WV-SW172 POE camera only to have it not power on and frustrate me to pieces. Oh come on DLink. I mean what are you? Third graders? Please, somewhere in your item description could you please say that your crap is not 802.3af compliant.
I have a laptop from [...], the NP 9880. This thing is huge, and weighs about 12 pounds, but I can safely say it is one of the most powerful notebooks on earth.Anyway, when I slip my notebook into this backpack, the zippers can barely zip over the corners of my laptop... it's a struggle to pull this thing in and out of the backpack, especially while i have books in it as well. After I have my notebook, school books, power supply, mouse, a few CDs, and my school supplies (calculator, pens, pencils) packed into the backpack, there is hardly any room, which makes pulling things out / putting things in very cumbersome.I'm almost considering selling off this backpack and buying a Targus XL, which I've heard is taller and will accomodate the monstrosity of a laptop computer i carry around.However, if you were to have a slightly smaller laptop, this backpack is terrific. It is very VERY comfortable to wear, and seems very sturdy. Also keeps the laptop (apart from the two top corners) very secure and safe from bumps. The only problem would be is if you were to drop the backpack upside down with the laptop in it, it may be damaged... but those are some odd circumstances and are not likely to happen.
Good ol' Amazon screws up again. The mouse pad is not 10.8" x 9.5". In fact, the pad is 8 x 9. Otherwise, this is a typical mouse pad which probably cost $.12 to make.
I got this for my 3 year old for Christmas mainly because I was tired of hearing all of his Disney vidoes a million times a day. Things went great for 3 months. Then the stupid thing ate Dumbo. Image a little 3 year old crying because 1. Dumbo (his favorite because we sing the songs together) is now all gone and 2. he can't watch ANY of his tapes in his room now. I really wish that I read the other reviews before getting excited about this purchase and disappointing my son. DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT! I would've been better off acting out the videos myself.
This battery was terrible. I bought it for my daughter's laptop and it held a charge for about a week. Now it is the same old, leave it plugged in all the time or else it will die routine. Garbage!
I purchased this to listen to books on tape in the car on the way to work. Without "discussing" the source of the books on tape I can say that it simply hasn't worked for the 3 audio books that I have tried. I'm not sure if the MP3 version is different than what it is expecting, but 0 for 3 makes it pretty much useless to me.
I was completely let down by this product. From what I read it was supposed to be a great tool to get your IPOD to play music over the radio in your car. After searching almost every station for better reception, none worked with crisp clear sound that would come from tuning into a radio station. Lots of static, thats about all I got. Waste of money! I will update my car stereo with a input jack instead of wasting more money on a similar solution.
It's hard to take it off from your camera, and when it's attaching you can't review your work either do focusing! you have to take it off but it's hard to let it go from your camera cos you're going to be afraid it will break apart and ruined your 40D.
Worked for a couple of months and then failed. Bought from Importer 520. Shipped in paper-thin plastic film envelope. Do not buy.
I've had this for a couple of years and it's always had something or another wrong with it. I had always thought it was my setup but the other reviews confirm my suspicions. The software packaged with it is unpredictable and highly unresponsive. After losing our router's signal for the umpteenth time, I'm buying another one and throwing this thing in the trash.
I have 2 of these bought at the same time. One still works, but I've yet to try it with HDMI and/or upscaling on that one. The other worked for a few days using HDMI into Samsung 52" LCD TV. I tried the upscaling once and the picture became very notchy, as if the upscaling process overworked the hardware. So, no more of that. I guess that 30 seconds of upscaling blew some transistors or something because the next day it would only boot to the "PHILIPS" LCD. Followed the instructions on Philip's website to reset it. Had to leave it unplugged for 4 hours before it would play its final DVD. Now that one is just a "PHILIPS" advertisement.There was no reason it would overheat as there was at least a foot of open space in every direction. The meltdown came from within and I'm not going to risk moving the other 5960 to take its place. Apparently I was dreaming to think I could 1080 at such a low price. It seems that a lot of other reviewers are having some luck with it but have to wonder if they still are. It's a shame to see this Sony DVD impotently entombed in its Philip's coffin.If you pull the trigger on this, I hope you have better luck than I did with it.
I COULD NOT GET THE SLING BOX TO WORK FOR 3 DAYS AND COUNTLESS HOURS WITH TECH SUPPORT WE COULD NOT GET IT TO WORK THE TECH SAID IT WAS MY DVR BOX THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING WITH THE SLING BOX SO I SENT IT BACK. I DID NOT WANT TO BUT IT WAS USELESS TO KEEP IT. IF SOMEONE WANTED TO COME TO MY HOME AND INSTALL IT I WOULD REORDER IT. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this cable thinking it would work for my Home theater system but when I hooked it up and attempted to play a DVD, there were green vertical lines all over the screen. I know it isn't my DVD player bc it works fine with component cables.
I bought this so i could clip my gps onto my backpack and lifejacket, worked great for a while but the small ring tore off after 5-10 uses. Not great for serious outdoor use. Hope i can find a heavier duty carrier.
this is a terrible toner cartridge. I am disgusted with the way that pages are constantly getting stuck in the printer and there is usually a black mess attempting to fix it as well as another black mess on the pages. The picture looks like an HP product, but no, it is a cheap compatible cartridge that comes in generic packaging. I finally gave up trying to make this thing work but the return window just closed this week so I guess I get to keep it. lesson learned!
I'm kind of crazy about organizing cables and these ones are a little small if you're looking to organize multiple cables coming from one place. My situation is that I have a home office and I'm a nerd (software architect) so I have a pretty robust setup:-multiple monitors-2 laptops-printer-etc.on two desks....I wanted to basically wrap everything up and maybe I was dreaming, but these seemed a lot bigger when I read the description. you might get two smaller cables or one VGA-width cable through this... that's about it
Worked great, cheap and effective. Although i had left it out in the sun for a few days and the rubber between the metal in the headphone jack melted and no is no longer functional. only problem.
I've had my MiniPro Plus/B for a little over a year now and one of the locking rings for the legs became stripped so it would no longer keep the leg extended (they're made of plastic with fine thread so it's easier to strip them). My low rating isn't so much for the fact that the locking ring/nut stripped so easily, but rather due to SunPak's absolutely horrible customer service department. I emailed them TWICE about this since it "supposedly" has a lifetime warranty, only requesting a replacement locking plastic retainer ring/nut for it. I've yet to hear from them and it's been over a month and a half since the first email. I don't know if I should purchase another one and thus have 2 spare locking rings should the replacement fail in time (which I'm sure it will) or just try to find another brand that's better made; or at least has a better manufacturer's customer service.Any warranty (lifetime or not) is only as good as the company behind it, and thus far, Sunpak seems to be one to avoid.
The power supply blew out at 11 months. After 4 weeks, a repairman showed up to fix it but discovered Polaroid had shipped him the wrong part. Three weeks later, another replacement part arrives but Poalroid fails to send a technician. I ask for a refund and the customer service rep promised to send me a check. A month later, I call back and find out that guy has been fired and they will not give me a refund, only a replacement set. Yesterday, a replacement set came and guess what? It is defective right out of the box! DO NOT BUY POLAROID!
I was silly enough to buy without looking at the negative reviews, just the good ones. Needless to say, it doesn't work. Smh.
first i'am going to make a statement, and then my review of this product.in today's industry of audio equipment the standard has gone so low for the pursuit of the bottom line, (greed) digital audio is not better than analog,and i repeat, digital audio is not better than analog.a vinyl album (record) with an old tube amplifier sounds better than any digital system , the industry hyped the new technology on how clear it is and charged a little more.and in reality its cheaper to make a cd than an album.do your own research, humans hear in analog not digital, recording artist will testify to this, unless they are so young they are not aware of the previous technology,and not experienced it.the sony 7506- headphone, after checking reviews on the internet, utube,and the rest, i thought wow ! must be a good product.its not, sounds like somebody took some earphones,wrapped them in an ear cup and hyped the product,bass ,treble,and midrange all suck .80% of the reviews are done by people trying to sale the product.went to walmart purchased a different set of headphones less than half the price,sound way better, this product is boarder line scam.1. sound quality = o2.dilivery time = 53. recommend this product= hell no!when purchasing audio , hear it first before you purchase.
I received the power supply on time, but there was one really big issue. the power supply that was sent to me is totally incompatible with a "normal" US outlet. They gave me one of those huge 3 rectangular pronged plugs that will in no way fit my outlet. On top of that, its a 220v power supply. I dont feel like I need to buy a power converted to use my pedal. I'm a pretty lazy guy so I'm not going to return it. So I bought one of those multi-port-to-one-plug power supplies, and now I will never need another power supply again.
Yes, it does give you good results; but after setting it up and placing the cartige just right. It would not tell me anything! No compatibility! However the Lexmark printer I bought told me everything and told me the ink amount too. Don't forget to clean the printer for an hour.It is a pain in the but
Great fast delivery. We purchased this cable and it did not work with our TVs: Sharp Aquos 37" 42" or 52" with Fios. They are also short, so make sure they are long enough to reach. But the price was great.
It is as billed. I already had a similar bag for my other laptop, so when we got our second laptop it was an easy decision. Stylish and functional. It has room for accessories and some extra stuff, while not being too big and bulky. Can be carried by the handles, but is equally comfortable worn with the strap over the shoulder. No regrets.Update (7/12): Big Regrets!! The plastic inside the handles both broke in half, and Marware issued a replacement. However, the replacement had the same problem, and now the bag is supposedly discontinued, and Marware says they have no obligation to replace it with a similar item. They claim their lifetime warranty expires when they d/c a product. That is a load of crap. I bought the product with a lifetime warranty, and they make a similar product that would be an appropriate replacement. They have since failed to respond to my follow-up email. I will try to call them, but if this is how they (fail to) stand behind a product, I will never do business with them again and will actively dissuade friends from being their products. I will post another update if they stand up and honor their warranty.
My laptop screen had spots. I still have no clue how they got there but the cloth didn't work well because I really needed something wet. I can use the cloth for something else so no big loss.
Too small
This is a very cute mp3 player that is easy to use and it's a great price. However, I just wanted everyone to know that after having it for a few months it is completely broken. The volume controls won't work, and when I turn it on, it starts playing in the middle of one of the songs and after that song is over, it won't play anything else. Plus, it won't shut off unless I take the battery out!
I bought this CD player to listen to books on tape while travelling, so sound quality wasn't that important to me. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the sound quality was actually very good. However, this player skips with the tiniest of bumps. It's a great low-cost player IF you can keep it perfectly still.
I imagine this would be a decent mouse for someone on a flight or when their mouse will be no more than 2 feet (3 feet is a gross over estimate) from the USB dongle. Over 2 feet things get quirky. Unless you are on a full battery your mouse may not respond to clicks and may lag. It doesn't help that it takes about a week from installing a new battery to get to this point. The sides of the mouse also wear down easily and the cheap rubber starts to peel away after about a month of use. Not a pretty sight. The dongle is also one of the larger ones on the market and will cause your mouse to act up if anything brushes up against it.If you want a cheap wireless mouse for a trip or as a temporary solution, then I'd say go for it. But if you want a long term, reliable mouse for office use, then I recommend looking elsewhere.
The newer TV LC- 46GD7U, whick will probably be available at most big box stores soon, has a beautiful picture. However, there are problems with hooking it up to Comcast Cable if you use the cable card or cable box. There is NO documentation to tell you this in the manual so I spent more than 3 hours (with no help from the Sharp customer support) to figure it out. Most tvs require you to input the cable only to the "digital cable in" input, not with this tv. There is absolutely no documentation in the manual to help you out how to solve this problem. This TV requires a split cable cord output to the digital cable input and to the analog input. Then you must wait 24 hours for the TV to download the full digital system and, only then can you insert the cable card to the cable card slot. If you insert the cable card before then, you fry the cable card and have to get a new cable card. Sharp Corporation does nothing to help you! The manual is a joke and no where do they list a customer support telephone number in the manual or any of the documentation that comes with the TV. I had to find the customer support number on line. It is obvious that Sharp does not want you to call them or provide any customer support.Don't buy this TV if you are not willing to put up with crappy service from Sharp. They have a long way to go in terms of manual documentation and customer support.The reason I bought this tv was because it was not a plasma and supposedly does not have the problems with plasma tvs. But the price was twice higher than a plasma. Next time I will buy two plasmas and if one breaks, I will throw one away.
I bought this product for my computer and when I installed it, the software would not work. Then, I tried another software and that didn't work. In the end, I spent 18 dollars for nothing but something that should be thrown in the garbage.
After two months it just keeps overheating! Filter is clean but constantly shuts off. I have very short thin hair and this hair dryer has to cool down at a minimum of three times before I can dry my hair. Not very powerful, a waist of money and another item sent to the land fill.
The item arrived brand new in box. Everything looked fine until I tried using the mouse. The mouse would not even light up. I used the battery that it came with and tried another working battery to no avail. The connect button was pressed many times to try to get it to work with the receiver, which seems to be working as the light comes up when connected to usb port. After an hour of frustration, the area with the battery got very hot and I had to take the battery out. It was a big mistake to buy this lower price Microsoft mouse over the Logitech mouse. Avoid this mouse and spend the extra mouse to get the Logitech brand.
An okay detector. Didn't help me avoid getting a speeding ticket. The signal filtering is below acceptable but I guess that is what you get from a cheap radar detector. It beeps even when there are no cops around...have stopped using it now...
I had an updated version of this Sport CD Player (the one that was out as of 11/00)..I give it two stars rather then ONE because it did have a lot of power (volume) and the thing really didn't skip while jogging...BUT it eventually gave out after only 7 months of using it. This is a [expensive]CD player....and to fix it was going to cost an unbelievable $150!!!! It needed a new laser. I have to say that EVERYTHING I have EVER bought by SONY (TV, Walkman, VCR, CAMCORDER etc) has ALWAYS BROKEN at least once. I think this will be my LAST SONY product...
Granted, these headphones sound great when turned down very low, but i listen to death metal and if you listen to the same, do not buy these headphones, they sound like crap
Do not buy this product, its the worst wireless duo ever....for the last 10 years, I had used Logitech. Microsoft & Kensington wireless Keyboard and Mouse, they all about equal except for design and software features...but this one...Gyration Trash...mouse is too slow. keyboard keep on disconnecting, you need to reconnect or use the learn bottom at least once a week....drive me crazy...its a pair of trash.
I bought this DVD player as a Graduation gift for my sister. I wanted to surprise her, so I set it up in her room. When she invited friends over to watch a movie for the first time, we couldn't even get it to read the brand new DVD. Even if you get it to read the DVD, it won't fail to freeze on you. My advice, keep your receipts and the box because I didn't, but hey, that's what I get for $40.
With the advent of the sub-$200 HD-DVD players flooding the market, the honeymoon period for this nasty little beast is long-gone. Don't be tempted, as I was, by its ability to play JVC HDV files natively. It is spotty at best and truly unnecessary given the alternatives available.If you do dive in, be prepared for the laugh-riot butcher job of the English language that is the manual and the remote is hopelessly arcane. Boot time for this makes Haley's Comet seem all too frequent and simply navigating the menu is enough to drive all but the strongest of us to anti-depressants.A/V connectors are loose and unreliable and the DVI output is severely crippled. Front-side buttons are cheap and flimsy and seem to have a high false-positive ratio.This has been on the market for some time and is ready to be retired. It's time to let it move on. Let go.
It is bulky and smells horrible even from a distance.It holds lot of cds for just $7.99, so just good for storing all your old cds.
After reading the reviews, decided to purchase this to connect AT&T DSL network. Was easy to set up-- just be sure to register the DSL account from another internet source BEFORE trying to configure. This will save a lot of time. Worked great for a little over 3 months, then it died. It won't power on at all. Of course, the return window has also expired. Very disappointed.
This is the second Sony dvd player I have owned. The first lasted over 3 years, and then all of a sudden it stopped being able to read the discs. I assumed this was a function of it just being old, so after a lot of research I decided to by the 665. After just over a year, it started doing the same thing as my old dvd player -- I could hear it spinning the disks in an attempt to read them, but it would then say "No Disc". I contacted Sony, who wanted me to mail it out to Texas and pay an additional $80 to have it assessed and then they would let me know how much it would cost to repair it. After weeks of trying home remedies, I decided it would be cheaper to just buy a new one, but it certainly will NOT be a Sony dvd player.
I've had these for about a month and a half, and I've run with them several times. I had the EX71s before, and I was very happy with the fit and sound. But sometimes they would slip out of my ears when running, so I wanted something more trouble-free.These headphones are a lot more trouble. The concept is that the earpiece will rest against your earlobe and work against gravity, and they kind of do that. But in the end, these fall out a lot more often, and they're not very intutive to put back in while running.One of the main problems seems to be the cord, which is much longer than on my previous headphones. There are two different cord lengths for these headphones, and the short wires work much better for someone who is using them on an armband-mounted armband. This cord is really long, and the swinging action helps to pull the earbuds out. And it gets tangled up on my arms or shoulders.I may have figured out a way to wear this without the earbuds popping out, and it involves wearing the iPod on my left arm and looping most of the wire through the band to get it out of the way. But you shouldn't have to work so hard to use these properly. If I can't get this to work right I'll probably buy the ones I had before.On the plus side, they sound good, and they stay in a lot better if you're not moving around a lot.
This product works, but I would not recommend it to a non-tech user. You are better off spending a bit more money for an easy installation and setup experience. The instructions are poor -- they use the term "PCB" without defining it (it stands for "Printed Circuit Board") -- and they are also incorrect, since it states to put the drive in "Master" mode but I only got it to work with the jumper completely removed. Tip: DO NOT SCREW ANYTHING IN until you have it working on your PC (actually, this is a general tip any time you install new hardware ;-) ).If you are running an older version of Windows and need the drivers, they are provided on an 8cm "mini" CD which many CD-ROM drives do not support (Windows Vista and XP work without the CD, since they have the correct drivers already). Although Vista auto-detected the drive, it failed to work the first time and I had to uninstall the device from Device Manager and try again to get it to work (again, not something a non-tech user should have to do).The package includes a screwdriver, which is nice, but it also requires you to screw the afore-mentioned PCB onto the case with some *tiny* screws (and that's something that could have been done at the factory).All in all, I got a cheap enclosure that works, but it was more hassle than it was worth. I should have spent a bit more for a better experience.
I owned two of these awful tablets. I have 2 MAC, ever since I upgraded my MAC to OS10.2 this wacom tablet went mad! Its precision that I normally relied on has gone! The crosshair on the screen shakes all the time. I can't do any of those small drawing that I normally do. It works great on a PC which I don't own. I changed all the setting and play around with many different setting but no luck. Even after I update the software still dose those awful things!
We bought this item thinking it'd be easy to set-up but that was far from the truth. After installing the server software I have been unable to get the Sony box to connect to anything on my network. I have pulled my hair out looking at Windows Vista (our OSes on our PCs) networking, WLAN security (802.1x WEP) and more and have yet to find a solution. I tried Sony help for 45 minutes but they also failed to assist me so I have been redirected to another phone # that I have to call. Ugh!!!!
Purchased my 500gB drive 11/8/2005. Failed yesterday. Called LaCie. Jeremy at LaCie tech support was little help, other than to tell that it may be the power block, and to try buying one to see if that's the deal. After opening up the case, enclosed are 2 Maxtor 6L25ORO 250gB drives. After some limited testing, they both appear good, which points to the bridge card. Crapola. Thanks, LaCie.I will say that I own 4 Porsche 250gB externals, and they've been no problem at all.
I was loving this DVD player the first few times we used it. It has a good picture and sound. However, now it freezes up mid-movie and will not play through unless you either bang it or remove the movie and start it over. Not a good option when you use it in the backseat of the car on road trips. I know I didn't pay a lot for it but I still think it should last at least six months. I think we have played a dozen movies total on it. I am really disappointed. I will never purchase this brand AGAIN!
I thought this would be the perfect accessory for my laptop, which I carry with me every day. I am a web user who relies on the scroll wheel to navigate pages, and no sooner did I throw out the receipt and packaging (thereby eliminating chance of returning it), the scroll wheel started failing frequently. Now it only catches a fraction of the time. I'm disappointed.
When using this cord the audio and video from any of my devices cuts in and out. When I swap to one of my other HDMI cords (blue rigger) there are never any problems. Spend the extra few bucks get a quality item.
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'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!
I had previously owned a Teac dual casset player/recorder for twenty years and was very satisfied with it. When it finally broke I decided to purchase another. Upon reciept of the new recorder I proceeded to try all functions of the machine. When I tried to record from a CD or another casset the results was garbled noise. I'm sure that this was not the norm for Teac equipment,but I returned the merchandise and ordered the more expensive Denon. Hopefully this recorder will last far more than twenty years.
I've had this case for about a month. It's a decent case, but the manufacture is very poor. The tabs (which are plastic) have broken off both side panels (the panels attach poorly and some force is needed to atach and remove them). If you are going to do a build and never open your case again - it will be fine. But if you open occasionally you will find how poor the construction is. Antec will not fix the panels! They say it is not a warranty item! After the panels comes the front door panel (which folds back upon itself - a neat idea - except the panel is hinged by ..... you guessed it - plastic dowels - which ..... you guessed again - have now broken off!So, I have a case with now front panel and two poorly attached side panels.The design itself is good - though unless your power supply has extra long cables - it is likely that they will not reach the connectors on the motherboard without additional extensions - which may raise all kind of power stability issues.Great idea Antec, but don't cut corners and make high use items from easily sheared plastic materials.
I bought a eTrex Vista C and a Mapsource CD for my recent trip to those national parks and I deeply regret it! Forgive my English, for I am not a native speaker, and my negtive attitude because of my frustration.First of all, I couldn't download mapsource onto the unit, even with professional help. I contacted a support crew, who is friendly and patient, and followed his step-by-step instructions. No luck. Then I had a computer engineer to help me with the whole process. Same result. The reason is, the USB driver that Garmin provide via their website does NOT work! At least for me. I planned my trip from more than 10 thousand miles away counting on the Garmin eTrex Vista C, and it simply let me down! Could you imagine how frustrated and angry I was, especially when I got lost and wasted precises time and energy?Secondly, the unit lost signal too readily. It lost signal in the woods on California and Oregon coast line, on high land of Yesemite Tioga Road, on Rainier's park way, let alone those deep canyons and valleys. It even lost signal several times when I put it into my pocket or hung it around my neck! The more you need it at those critical points, the more likely the unit lost its signal!Thirdly, it is not precise enough. I drove alone the park way back and forth in Yesemite Valley, the readings swinged significantly when I passed the same point. This does matter if one is on a open area or a road, however, this could be disastrous if one depends on it to navigate in dense, remote areas while hiking.Bottom line: My experience with this product is anything but pleasant.
I found that if you place this device in a diferent room from the router the performance drops considerably. I have a new home so the wiring is good and I only got about 11% of my original speed by putting the second device about 20'+ from my office to the great room. I called Netgear CR and this is a common experience.
I bought this drive for backups. Worked great first couple of weeks; backups performing automatically as expected. Then errors started cropping up: drive not formatted for windows - reboot would clear....then it just stopped registerring as existing altogether. It just sits on my desk; I don't move it around. Pretty disapointing product. I see the reviews are mixed here, but they're generally bad everywhere else. I completely regret the purchase.
I have finally reached the age where I need glasses for reading small things especially in the dark. The buttons on the remote are small, rounded and shiny with small print so in daylight you get all kinds of reflections that make it hard to read without good glasses. There is a backlight feature that is not very powerful and really does not help so it is even worse in the dark. So every time I use the remote I need glasses until I finally memorize the button locations. Don't count on the sizing of the buttons to help you either as there is no logic to it.My husband bought this remote to simplify our complex system since he knows I have no time or patience for messing with remotes, and it works well once you push the correct buttons (he is a geek so he did not have problems with the set-up) but if I have to scrabble for glasses to change the channel while I am cooking and watching the news, it really does not help much.My advice - buy this remote only if you have really good vision and have the patience to program it correctly. DO NOT BUY THIS FOR AGING PARENTS or anyone without great vision for reading!Now I have a reason to hate this even more - the channel down button has died after 1 year. A lot of money for a one year remote that was not used all that much!
This cable broke into pieces as soon as the package was opened. I understand products can fail sometimes, but there isn't even anything in the design that would hold it together. I guarantee, if you use it carefully, it will still break at some point. Now it's just a cable, and it's going back ASAP.
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.
this disapointed me, it is awkward to set up and never was able to get wifi and yes i followed directions, decided to do without it, when folding it back up pay attention or you will break it,
I have had my brother for about 2 years and 6 months ago I had the same problem with the print head as some others have had. It stopped printing magenta so I kept using it as most of what I copy and receive as faxes are black ink now the black is gone. Not worth the money I spent. Aside from this problem the machine has always been slow and I had to clean the heads way to often.
I found that the remanufactured ink cartridges do not last very long, I just put cartridges in and already needing to replace.So the price was good and I should have known there was a down side...Buy knowing that cartridges have a short shelf life...also my printer continues to read low on ink-I override and print-however-as I found out it will be low on ink fast--for realNo, problem with the print quality...
I bought this item a few months back as a back up. When the real need came to use it, I took it out of the original packaging and it doesn't work. I couldn't even print one page out of this. Every time the paper gets jammed inside the catridge.Don't waste your money. Thought it was a good deal when i saw the price. But anyway now i will have to buy the real catridge to get my printing job done.
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?
This unit seems to have a problem playing a complete CD. It usually starts cutting out after approximately playing 75% of the CD. This occurred on 5 different CDs.I tried to contact the manufacturer and have not been able to get reach anyone technically knowledgeable.Also, it would be nice of them to have a toll free phone number for first time purchase problems.Alexis Lessig
Do not buy this unless you just feel like wasting your money. Not only will you be wasting your money on this junk but you will be throwing away just about every DVD you try to burn! Ive wasted lots of time trying to record something only to get disk error at the end. Even as a DVD player it is no good. It keep freezing up and sometimes I have to unplug it because it will not do anything. When it does actually work the picture is pretty good, I have to give it that much but save yourself the frustration, don't be a tight wad like I was trying to get a cheap recorder. You get what you pay for!!!!!!!
this is just ok, it is big and bulky and if your cigarette lighter is loose(like most cars) it will never stand up straight. takes a while to start, I got the itrip and it is much better
The picture is of the SJ1 filter set for the SB600/800 series Flash. Check the specs. These pictures are misleading.
I got this scanner to replace a much older HP scanner (which I loved) that had no driver for Windows XP. The older scanner was easy to install and easy to use. It had many good features. I assumed that this scanner would be an ever better version. I was wrong. This scanner has issues with the CD installation. Sometimes it quits working and I have to reinstall. It never seems to install the same way twice. When I can get it to install enough that I can actually scan, the software requires many more steps to actually get a document/graphic/photo scanned than the older scanner. And, this scanner is very, very slow. I miss my old scanner. I will probably trash this one and look at another brand.
This product is impossible to use. My husband (the installer) said that every time he tried to pull the top layer off, it would pull the protector right back off the phone. Don't waste your money like we did. This is a useless product.
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.
These speakers initially sounded average at best. Average highs, midrange and a weak bass. The price was good and I needed them for a limited time (currently deployed). I was surpised when the lows suddenly became distorted after two days. They were used at low volumes with no heavy bottom end music. I got what I payed for.
Picture changed 5 times in the last 48hrs after filing complaint w/ Amazon. Received sub-par quality cable. Don't assume you will receive the cable pictured, I didn't. Obvious "Bait & Switch"
I ordered the second cable before I unpacked the first, in whose sheath there were some small punctures. Fortunately, the second cable was free of damage and works fine. (The first cable transmits the signal but little white dots of noise show up in the otherwise good picture.) I contacted the seller about the damaged cable in the first order and got no response, which is why I have to give 2 stars. The one cable that wasn't a dud works fine getting HD signal from my FIOS DVR to my Samsung 1080p TV and also works getting HD signal from my Samsung Blu-ray player to the same TV. The good news is that the price of these cables is so cheap that I can afford to order another one risking it not working instead of buying some fancy cable. By the way, anyone who is shopping around for HDMI cables, just ask an electrical engineer who will tell you that HDMI quality is not important because of the error correction in the signal, etc.
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 ...).
Wish I had read all these reviews before I bought this book! TSH was one of my favorite books of the nineties. I thought it was original, completely intriguing reading and we had - at last! - a contemporary writer with a fresh voice and something new to say. When I saw TLF, I picked it up without a second thought. As a creative person myself, I do not believe it is fair to compare someone's works as they are always evolving and changing, but this book baffled me. I found it exactly the opposite of TSH, plodding, slow, unoriginal and derivative of so many other books I have read before. I kept waiting for something to happen! Tartt is obviously a talented writer, but where was the editor here? The dust jacket touts it as a murder mystery, but the real mystery is there was very little about the murder at all! 555 pages and never resolved. Some of the characters were interesting, but I found some, like the sister, totally superfluous. The well-off female family contrasted with the low-down male family - yawn! Seen it before done better. And the excruciating details. Were six pages really necessary to describe Harriet and Hely breaking into the house? The cultural references were all over the timeline of the 70s, as another reveiwer stated. The water tower scene was good, but there just wasn't enough of this caliber to make TLF worthwhile. It could easily have been tightened by 200 pages. I hope Tartt is not a one-hit wonder and winds up another Anne Rice - I haven't finished one of her dreary efforts in years and don't even buy them anymore. I will certainly think twice and read all reviews before I spend good money on another Tartt book. Very disappointing.
Picture and sound quality are VERY poor from this little device. It does not have a noise canceling device so quite often an echo can be heard. The video is small, grainy, and dark. Although the camera fits nicely on the top rim of my laptop screen, it is not very adjustable up or down/side to side and since the video window is so small, it often sets the subject off to one side or the other instead of centered. The only thing that I like about these 'Quickcam's' is that they are extremely easy and straightforward to use.I ended up purchasing the 'Pro' version of this camera at the same time and have been very pleased with it. I recommend to anyone considering purchasing this product to spend the extra money and get the Pro version.
Like many others who have posted here, our TV bit the dust--4 months out of warranty. Same problem others have had--required a new powersupply kit, to the tune of $800! Talked to Toshiba, there are no recalls or bulletins on this model....right. Add to this that the new part is only warranteed for 90 days! This, ostensibly, because the previous wear and tear on the other, working parts may "adversely affect" the new part. Doesn't give me much faith that Toshiba has redesigned the part that failed. My fear is that it's the exact same part, and months from now we will be faced with the same problem again.
It arrives on time. the only problem is the adapter makes background sound much louder. Sometimes you can't even hear people singing. i think it might be good for you to do karaoke in your car.
I had this retractable cable for about 2 weeks before I started having troubles. It wouldn't retract properly after a few uses and then the wire inside broke rendering it useless. It's a great idea, it just doesn't hold up in the long term.
I have a DENON amp with a HDMI out. I put the splitter in the amp output. I connected my LCD and a Projector. NO SIGNAL ON EITHER. This product does not work. So while playing around, I put the splitter into an HDMI input, and connected my ps3 to one of the ports. I used my regular HDMI cable to connect to my projector. I got a picture. This is a crap product that no one should buy. It simply does not work. Period. I do not care what the seller is saying, its only going to destroy any reputation they had, I would not buy from them ever again.
Really I am writing to see if the person that wrote the review about part missing, could explain what part was missing.
This device did not work for me. They use the electrical wiring in your home to send and receive the sound signal. That electrical wiring can also carry a lot of noise from electrical appliances and even from light dimmers. In an apartment the noise is increased by all the electrical devices used by the neighbours, so in my case it was very noisy making this adapters a total waist of money. I found a similar device that uses 2.4GHz and it works great for me. But the device called DualJack could potentially interfere with other 2.4GHz signals like a computer wireless land or even wireless phones, so far I have not had any interference. You have to try them and see what works for you. Joaquin Arosemena
I returned my first unit, bought in a CompUSA store, because the connector attaching the antenna to the unit base was sheared. The replacement unit had the identical problem - clearly some automated process and a lack of quality control/inspection during the final boxing.So I used some cyanoacetate glue and slapped it together.The configuration of the server is done in two steps: first the unit's wireless connectivity is established and then a driver is installed on each computer that accesses the printer.Linksys provides a CD with software to execute these operations as well as instructions on the physical wire steps necessary to bootstrap wireless connectivity.The software quality is, well, low. The interface is crude, and diagnostics are completely lacking. The application looks like DOS based junk written with little polish.What isn't clear from the kit (targeted to the neophyte) is that you can telnet (http - port 80) into this sucker and configure it from a nice browser interface. This is much easier - no mumbo-jumbo. You can do the usual things in terms of assigning IP addresses, etc. (Ah... TCP Illustrated!) and get this thing to hang on your network.That's the easy part. The real pickle hits when you try to install the network print driver. The behavior of the Linksys software here is plain squirrely; my system remains non-functional and frankly, I'm reasonable expert a fussing with these things.I've tried bypassing the linksys driver by configuring an LPR queue by mapping the print server's IP address (I'm using a static IP) to a port in the usual fashion. But this does not work - word on the net is that this server, unlike the preceding model, does not support LPR communication.In short, I've a 1" X 3" green thing with an hour glass which say's "Verifying the network printer driver installation. Please wait... 76%" stuck on my screen.Frankly, for a bit more than the cost of this unit, users can pick up a used laptop for this purpose instead. Running with a printing share seems the best route for those needing remote functionality as the pickings for this product type are few.
Moviecenter for IpodFirst let me say I read the information on Amazon from top to bottom before I bought this. It clearly said this is for use with Video Ipods. My Itouch plays videos, so I assumed it would work. Wrong! It's nothing but a high priced charger. The instructions are extra pathetic and for the first time somewhere about 1995 when I started buying from Amazon, I'm feeling like I've received an item that was clearly misrepresented. Either there is a trick to seeing movies from your Itouch with this unit that I'm missing because of extra poor instructions, or it just doesn't work. I tried the yellow cable, an S video cable; everything I was able to and it won't show on any of our TV's. I apologize for being blunt, but spending $100 for nothing makes me upset. If you own an Itouch, skip this puppy.
I guess if you need to turn a computer monitor into a pretty bad TV, this is your baby. But reading the other reviews here I expected at least a watchable picture. Nope. In my view it was muddy, bad contrast, pretty weak even by 50-year-old NTSC standards. I can't stand watching TV like this. Maybe it's OK for you?
I installed this card and software on a machine with a fresh install of WinXP (Pentium 4 3GHz, 2GB of RAM). The Catalyst software is sluggish, has a horrible interface, and randomly crashes. The playback in unwatchable--this card stalls and stutters at random. It's terrible for sports. Keep in mind that I am not using an antenna--this is straight from a ground cable from Comcast! Do not waste your money on this card.
I've used this enclosure with several Seagate and Western Digital SATA2 drives, and it use to work well, but within about a year, it started having trouble initiating the drives. I may try re-flowing the solder to see if a bad connection from wear and tear on the connectors is at fault.I don't believe this is limited to me, as a friend of mine bought the same enclosure slightly before me, and recommended it, only to have it die before mine. He reported similar behavior.I'm giving a dock a try this time, since my usage was more towards multiple drives than leaving one in there.The light on the front can be a bit much, but they were nice enough to make it optional. Just unplug the LED dongle and it's fine.
This is the only William Boyd novel I've read...and I can't even claim that really as I didn't finish it!I persevered to page 109 purely because I hate giving up on a book, but decided I couldn't waste any more of my life on it. It took me over a week to get that far, so little did I want to pick it up, in contrast to books usually taking me two or three days to complete.Although the language is uncomplicated I found the characters confusing and boring and really didn't care about any of them. I hate being so negative about a book and maybe if I had have been able to get to the end it would have been worth it, but in my opinion a book should draw you in far quicker if it's worth reading.
You better be a rocket scientist to figure this out. 3 night and gave up. No much help from the company called 3 times.
I ordered this product online after doing the AntennaWeb scan for stations and antenna types in my area (Charleston, SC). The scan showed that all my stations require red, blue or violet antennas but this antenna is designed for the yellow zone. I tried a quick hookup but it did not receive any of the 14 available stations. It would be very helpful if your discriptions of the antennas available included information about the antenna type color zones!
I have had 2 problems with this router and have received factory support and replacement units without resolving the problem.1. Wireless connections on several of my home computers are intermittent2. The router occasionally loses the ability to connect to the internet without any changes on my part. To resolve, I must reset the unit and reconfigure using the reset port in back.Review the Linksys user forum for further evidence of these issues. I would avoid this router.
Not worth buying. I got screwed into buying this piece of so called software that says it calculates mortgages and is flexible. It will only calculate a monthly payment no weekly payments. There is a Budget Organizer that mostly anyone can do without. As for the comparaison between Renting and buying it is useless if you want to buy and have the cash. The whole thing is MADE FOR THE US NOT FOR CANADA. In all it is not worth buying. The only piece of information that could be usefull is the Glossary of term for the amateur. A good advice - Consult a Mortgage Broker you will be way ahead. I want my money back!
this thing [is bad]. it's one of the worst printers i've ever dealt with.the on/off switch does basically nothing. to "reboot" the printer you have to unplug it from the wall. this has to happen often because it doesn't play nice with the computer so there are often errors during printing.it will not print pdf files on 8.5"x11" correctly. for some reason it scales the page so that it's bigger than the paper so a bunch of stuff gets cut off.after printing about 25 pages in a 30 page job, with brand new ink cartridges, it said - suddenly - i can't find the print heads. please install new print heads. we haven't even come close to 10000 pages (which is supposed to be the life of the print head). the print heads are in there. i followed recommended cleaning techniques from the web - tap the print head 20-30 times on a wet towel. i removed and reinstalled the inkcartidges about 100 times. all to no avail. the printer just keeps flashing red ("fast flashing" which means there is no ink or no print head installed which is completely false).i tried switching from mac to windows. no better. the windows driver software (from Xerox) doesn't know how to handle the printer in an error state, so when you try to get the status - hoping to run head cleaners or something - it just crashes - lowlevel windows crashes.ack.i hate it. i'm going to throw the hunk of junk out the window into the street right now.
Worked fine... for 4 hours. Then it just died. I knew Belkin (and D-link) were 2nd-class networking brands but still bought this in spite of myself. Hindsight is 20/20 I guess. Listen to everyone on here and buy something else -- if you don't have one problem mentioned you'll have another. Don't be surprised if your Belkin decides to spontaneously combust. Horrible product.
My Cyberhome DVD player locked up and will not play any more. I had used it maybe 10 times!I went online and found others expressing that they had the same experience.I wish I had gone with another brand.I emailed Cyberhome with my complaint hoping they could give me some kind of advice on how to get it working again but, they never returned my email with any comment.I would not recommend any product sold by Cyberhome. It doesn't seem to me as though they care about repeat business with their customers. Just sell it cheap and rip them off one at a time.Thanks, Mark
I have the WD-57731 Which is in the same family as other similar models for this TV.I purchased it on 1/20/07On 3/29/09 I am without a tv once again and am going on my third lamp replacement.The Tv often overheats and shuts itself down.@ $200 dollars per lamp this is a real problem. Mitsubishi will not even admit that there is a defect wtith these sets.Shame on Mitsubishi and I sure wish I had gotten the JVC that I was going to buy.
A client of mine has 15 Netgear GSM7324's. Within a 10 month period, I needed to RMA 6 of the units. The biggest issue with these switches is that they "freeze." All the lights maybe stuck on, and the switch itself becomes unresponsive. At this point, the switch may or may not reboot on its own. If you reboot it manually, by pulling the power, the status light will blink [as if it is booting]. However, the switch never boots.If a console cable is attached to the switch as the reboot happens, it will show that there is an "unknown PCI Device," and then name the product number of the Motorola board. It will also say "unknown box topology," then go into a reboot-loop.I have tried reloading the firmware on the switch, and this does not fix the issue. I have noticed that half of the switches that break have been configured with VLANs, but the other half are just "wide open" switches, with only the IP address / gateway assigned.Tech support used to be really good. Decision One was handling the higher level support. However, now all the tech support is handled overseas in India. The technicians are nice, but not as capable as Decision One was.The switch itself performs pretty well, but I would not recommend using it in an environment where network stability is important.
I bought mine just a couple of weeks ago, put alllll my photos on it, and at this moment, i'm trying to keep it running just long enough to save my pictures. it's making a sound that's been described as the "beep of death," and when it runs, i can only access one partition. definitely not a recommended drive.
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.
do not waste you money on this piece of sh** case not only it is loose it;s bad quality i just got it two days ago and the arm band came apart, and i have no idea what this white thing is that it comes with it is useless. what a waste of money.
I'm a professional photographer and have used 4 of these cases holding 4 & 8GB CF cards for almost two years and was quite satisfied. The only dissatisfaction was when I turned over my used cards as a means of quickly identifying filled cards the closure was not secure. Overall I liked the look since it looks like my Halliburton briefcase.However, the last three I purchased were all defective. I suspect the quality control in the country of manufacture has diminished. I returned one to my local retailer and sold my last two at a substantial discount since my return postage and time would make it a wash. The two cases purchased through Amazon/Adorama had the following defects:1) The outer metal cover fell off because the glue strip was old and did not stick very well.2) There was a small dimple in the metal outer cover and was "sprung" making closure difficult.The hard plastic clamshell packaging on both were in great shape so I'm assuming that they were packed this way in China.I would no longer recommend this product. My e-mail to Digital Foci went unanswered.UPDATE 10/2009:I've owned many of these (Digital Foci) CF cases. When they first came out they were an elegant looking solution for storage. They still provide an easy recognizable holder for CF cards in a camera bag. However, as they slowly fall apart (metal cover comes off and the latch mechanism degrades) I have changed to the Pelican 0940-010-110 Compact Flash Memory Card Case.For an extra ~$7.00 you get Pelican's polycarbonate case that closes very securely and is "watertight". I can flip over filled CF cards and the case still closes with a snap. There is a rubber gasket that surrounds the compartment unlike the "Digital Foci" that has a plastic tongue and groove that does not go all the way around.I purchased the "Digital Foci" cases for the way they looked. At the time I did not know Pelican made a CF Card cases even though I had a Pelican case for my camera. Pelican's main focus has been protecting high-end electronic gear and photo/video equipment so their pedigree is well earned. Pelican has a lifetime Guarantee.
I rarely flame an item but this has to be the biggest piece of crap I've bought in any category in many, many years... The wireless side of it dropped the connection every few minutes and the wired side wasn't much more reliable... I is a horrible router any way you put it and if I could give it minus some stars I'd give it an honest -3...
The Netgear FM114P is easy to set up and administer via its built-in web interface. The rest is problematic.We have had intermittant lock-ups where the router simply stopped working and we had to reboot the router to continue connecting to the web.We have had nothing but grief from the built-in print server, which likewise has sporadic failures requiring reboot. (We are looking at buying a separate print server to solve this problem.)The wireless works OK, although the throughput seems quite variable.Overall, I'm unimpressed, and will not likely buy any more Netgear products. Giving it a 2 may be a bit unfair; a 2.5 would be about right.
How confusing. That's all I will say about this gadget. I always thought I was good at figuring things out. I help my boyfriend with his phone and blackberry, I know my way around computers. Yet this gadget has only caused me grief. It was a gift from said boyfriend, and boy do I wish I could take it back! The good thing about it? Um....well...the radio? The one he bought for his daughter was much cheaper and MUCH easier to use. I have always been a firm believer in "you get what you pay for" and I never try to cheat myself when it comes to technology. But I think this time, I may go for cheaper. None of the MP3s I have on my computer will work but it works on hers, so I don't believe it to be a file problem. Only buy this product if a person asks for it specifically or you want it yourself for the fancy running feature.
TAO 1.5-Inch Digital Keychain Frame (Brushed Metal)I was crazy about my TAO digital keychain from the moment the first images of my 1-year-old granddaughter popped up on it. Friends probably ordered some too, based on my early recommendation. But then, some problems developed: the chain broke on the first one; on the second, either I couldn't turn it on or it wouldn't hold a charge. I'm on my third keychain now, and the on/off button works erratically. While I can usually make it work---and I love it when it does---I think maybe this clever device was rushed to market before all the kinks were worked out.
I have purchased ink roller replacements in the past for our Canon office calcultors, as the ink wears out over time. One of the ink rollers I ordered worked fine- the other had an issue with the red printing extremely light. I e-mailed the company regarding this defective item, but never received an answer. I usually order replacements through national office supply stores, and will in the future.
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
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.
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.
My first telescope was just like this one. A telescope that has a 60mm apature can not be pushed to 660x and still be useful. For a 60mm apature you'll want to stay under 125x. Power for a telescope is not important. I got a very clear view of Saturn with only 80x. I have a scope that has 8 inches of apature. Do yourself a faver and spend more money and buy a better scope.
Had this HD for about a month now and then it started making some clicking noises and my computer locked up. Tried to reboot system and some files needed for windows to start were not found. Turned it off for a couple of days while I did some research and then tried starting it up.. It came up, so I ran ScanDisk and there were tons of errors. Drive continues to make weird clicking noises. I was able to copy my important data off of it. Will return it for another. I have had HUGE success with Western Digital in the past, so this will not make me switch to another brand, but I will not get this model again.
The price was right($20), that should have been my first clue to the poor quality.The sound was ok at best. Low end was a bit muffled and the high's were not crisp.They blocked out un-wanted noise out adaquately, but the inter-changable buds are prone to falling off and getting lost way to easily. There is no case or protective pouch for storage. The gauge of the wire is too thin and the jacket of the wire is easily damaged. The in-line volume control switch feels cheap and flimsy, like it ready to break apart.I did not expect awesome sounding headphones for $20. For the price, I expected a decent sounding pair that was well constructed so it could take some abuse.I cannot recommend these headphones based on the poor construction and vunerability of the earbuds getting lost.Do not waste your money on these headphones. keep looking and be prepared to spend a little more. It will be worth it in the long run.
While this is about the cheapest GPS/PDA combo I was able to find, there are 4 critical flaws:1. The maps are very out-of-date for my area. I wrote customer service (it was a major undertaking even finding an address to email) and they said map updates were not available yet. That was 6 months ago. None of my more recent emails were answered.2. The batteries are built in and can't by changed by the user. If you are on a plane and your battery runs low, or you forget your adapter, your are out of luck.3. No built in networking, and only one expansion slot. That means you can't use a memory card and networking at the same time.4. The US web site for this product is very poor. There are dead links on the pages for the 168 RS.In addition, the GPS receiver seems VERY slow to resolve a signal. It takes almost 5 minutes every time I turn the device on before it starts to work. I can't be sure if this is typical of these types of devices or not, so I won't list it as a flaw per se.I have had owned this for about 7 months and will be buying a different device soon because of the numerous limitations.
I don't use it as it just doesn't quite fit and you can't be struggling with access and changing settings on walks.
I got these many because I liked the earlier model UR15C. I bought these and took them bad because of dissappointment. They don't fit, and I have a pretty normal sized head. The earcups are supposed to go around your ear, and I couldn't get the earcups to get a seal around my ear because they'd keep going in different directions. When I pressed the earcups to my ears they sounded good but otherwise they sounded terrible, no bass at all. I'd only recommend for larger heads.
I must say that these refurbished cartridges were useless. I didn't expect them to be as good as the actual Canon manufactured cartridge. I did at least expect them to work. They unfortunately did not function; had to send them back for replacements. Hopefully the replacements work. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed.
I've been using my 16GB Verbatim for about 6 months. I used it as little as possible as it often corrupts the directory structure. The system always fixes it, but one day, it will just die.
I bought this cam for $43 looking at the good reviews, but completely disappointed with the quality. My brother got creative webcam pro for $15 the same time I got logitech quickcam. Both seems to have same picture quality. I feel I wasted money
I used the product for less than 20 times during 6 months period. Then the power supply overheat, spark with smoke and the video didn't work. The price is cheap and the outside design looked beautiful, but it is NOT reliable. Don't buy this product or you will be very regret later !!!
I wish I could tell you it filled the void of a little bottom end sound in my Formula. I wish I could tell you it was a smoking little deal. Yea for 67.00 I at least expected more than some blue Christmas lights to come on. I verified the connections and it did, for about 6 minutes, work. It sounded ok for about two songs and then nothing.Still had the red power light, still had my cool blue Christmas lights but no boom boom. Nothing. I will tell you I noticed when plugging the low level RCA jacks the jack itself seemed loose as well as the screwed in amp on the side. I thought for a minute about buying a 50 dollar amp and running it to this speaker but thought. "I just did not get what I paid for!" So back it goes to Amazon for a refund.Do not be tempted by this cheap price for a little boom boom. If the temptation it too great just send me your money and I will send you a letter and tell you got screwed. No difference.
This gaffers tape is horrible. I can't get it to stick to any surface for more than 6 hours. I'm dumbfounded as to why it has good reviews. Worst gaffers tape I've ever used. I feel like I got burned on this purchase.
I certainly enjoyed Secret History and waited months to get my hands on The Little Friend--boy, am I glad I got it from the library instead of paying for it! I've been reading it non-stop for the past few days and now, exactly halfway through it, it's boring the hell out of me. What's with the snake obsession? I understand that fondling them is a big deal in some religious rites, but are they supposed to be a metaphor for the evil Ratliff family? If so, I get it already! The excruciating--and nearly senseless--detail of the Odums and Ratliffs was so inundating, I felt it really took away from the momentum. I even skipped to the end of the book, which I hate doing, just for a reason to keep going. But even then, it was so convoluted that I fell asleep. I'll try to to finish it, but it's going to be difficult. If you need a sedative, feel free to wade through this tar pit. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother.
Because I use a lot of this toner, I was glad to find a recycled product at less expense. However, after the first hundred pages, it placed four inch horizontal line marks on the copy paper at 4-inch intervals (about 3 lines per page), thus rendering it unuseable for a nice finished product. Back to the HP folks!
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.
The CDs slip out very easily - open it carefully, alwaysright side up (a little hard to determine at a glance).The zipper is rather awkward to use, you need two handsto open it (one to hold the long and loose zipper tape,one to pull the the zipper itself).I found it overpriced even at the sale price, though theCase Logic storage is an out and out rip-off. Still, athalf the price of the Case Logic notebooks, they are cheapstorage. Lord knows keeping CDs in the jewel cases takesup too much space: what's a boy to do?I doubt I'll buy any more of these, just the same.
Power switch broke on the second day, need I say more. Horrible build quality, don't waste your time on this product.
This was a gift for my mother that on Christmas Day refused to work. Total rubbish. I have read several other reviews that say the same.
Received this cable on time. Plugged cable into monitor and computer, and behold all the pictures were shaky and badly pixelating. This did not work for me, I had to change back to my normal cable, and shorten the distance between my pic and monitor until I find another cable that will work.
They were uncomfortable with the plastic frame squeezing my head just ahead of my ears. There seems to be a trend to try to "float" the phones over your ears. I didn't give them a listen initially because they were just plain uncomfortable. They relaxed some after sitting in the car (I guess 100 degree plus weather is good for something) and I was able to give them a listen.The sound is veiled and vocals are moved to the background. The sound quality noticeably lags the Philips HS500's and HS820's. This is the second SHS series phone that I gave a low rating because of sound quality. Check out my cumulative ratings under Philips HS820.The strangest thing about these phones is when I turn my head; I hear a "zizzing" noise. I turned down the volume and it is still there. They aren't rubbing on anything so I haven't figured out what is causing the noise. Never had phones do this. Weird!This goes on my "don't buy it because there are better phones" list.
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!!!!
Definitely not 4 gauge wire, as everyone else so kindly put more like 8 gauge wiring. Wouldn't recommend getting, not worth the money.
This product was significantly below the standards we usually expect from Amazon products. It was cheaply crafted and it is impossible to insert the headphone jack into the iPod while it is in this case. This hard case is unusable.
I bought this printer, every time the black ink runs out, I put in a new cartridge. Then it still says &quot;Black Empty&quot; and will not let you print. I had it into the shop twice already and could of bought a way better printer now for what I've spent. They replace the print head at $125 each time I replace a black cartrige. Plan to spend $125 + another $20 each time the black runs out.
With all the good look, the mouse pad failed in one week. Overall while it is working, it doesn't feel as good as my Viao key board. So I sent it back.
My cord "melted" away after a month or so of use. The soft rubber covering the wires to the earphones are easily damaged and once you get a tear, it will continue to strip leaving the cord exposed.Good sound but you will look horrible with exposed copper wires hanging from your ears.Pass on this item until they figure out how to build it better.
As mentioned in an earlier review, one can order an extra battery from Magnavox. However, getting through to a live person proved frustrating for me. I needed the battery for a long trip, and was told I would receive the battery (if I paid extra) in time. To make a long story short, it did not arrive on time, and I no longer had a use for it. After being on hold, being disconnected twice, and making several phone calls, I was told that I could return it at my cost, and pay a 15% restocking fee. This was despite the fact that 3 people had guaranteed I would receive the battery on time. No reason or apology was given to me for why I did not receive it on time, and Magnavox has lost a good customer due to this treatment.
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.
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.
This cable was only $1 plus $3 shipping. It didn't work just like a similar cable from Fry's. Not worth returning. Forget this one.
First, the ink cartridge monitors are designed to give false readings, as documented in a class-action suit. This alone would be reason never to buy anything made by Epson. Secondly, after I had bought a $35 black ink cartridge, the printer stopped working. My unit is about 18 months old! I am going to launch this sucker from the highest cliff I can find.
Wont stand up to daily sustained usuage. Ive had atleast 3 of these and theyre garbage. They chew the pencils up and do not produce a sharp point. If you want a great pencil sharpener, go to ebay and buy an old fashioned panasonic eletric. Same price, but worlds apart in terms of quality. Xacto as well as Bostich pencil products are trash.
I absolutely loved this DVD player. I actually had problems when I first got this unit (did not power up), brought it back to Circuit City, and they replaced it.It worked soo great. It played CDs, DVDs, all sorts of stuff! It was awesome.Today it died! I cried, and cried, and cried. I had it since Feb (like 8 months).I tried to fix it by updating the firmware, clean off the laser with alcohol, and other mechanical and software fixes. No go! I'm giving up, and giving this product one star. Good product for a bit, but I need longetivity. Sorry Philips, I loved ya, by now I have to move on.
Successfully burned the disc twice, and tested it on 2 different Blu-ray players, including a Panasonic and a SONY Blu-ray player. Both really nice and expensive versions. The disc did not work. We burned the same ISO file on to a normal (non-rewriteable disc) and it worked just fine. I read some reviews that said it was defective, but I assumed people were using cheap Blu-ray players, which often don't read burned media. But nope, our nice ones don't read this disc either. Prior to this we had the Verbatim brand BD-RE and had no issues.
Was leaking a little bit when it arrived. I probably should have returned it... I know Amazon would have done me right. But I needed to print some pages, so I just went ahead and used it. Small streak on my pages some times. I think there are just a few products that can't handle extreme temperatures and the abuse by the USPS... this is one of them.
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.
Unlike other Garmin products, including carry cases, this one is beyond cheap...it is useless. It has a built-in plastic tray in the bottom but absolutely no padding. A medium sized camera bag would be far better.
This drive may be excellent. I'll never know. I have now gone through two of them.The first one let out a loud pop and started smoking after being connected to power. It was plugged into a power strip that has no problems with any other equipment. Thank goodness it didn't take my iMac down with it.Just received the replacement today. It powered up for about ten seconds before turning off never to spin up again. At least there was no explosion this time.At this point, I'm done with this drive. I'll be looking into another brand.
Struggled with this creature for two days to try to get it to work. Crashed my system repeatedly until I finally gave up. The instructions sound simple , which this should be but none of the icons or windows decribed in the manual would come up. I had to reconfigure my computer several times. I packed this item up and sent it back. If there is a magic way to get this to work as I have read in other reviews, I don't have the time or the patience to put up with it . I know there are other brands that are reliable and functional(eg ScanDisk) but these weren't available at the the time I bought the Viking unit. Cheaper isn't always better!
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
Well, got the cable with the 24 inch TV and wall mount package. Connected the cable to my TV and Uverse....SNOW! I checked the system if I needed to change a setting or something. No luck. Could see the TV channel but A Lot of snow. I gave up and reconnected the RCA cables.
I purchased the C340 last Christmas and it has been a dismal disappointment, great for making dark pictures indoors and eats batteries by the case, forget rechargeable batteries, they will only last for a few pictures. Save you money and buy a decent camera such as a Canon anything. This thing is a real piece of junk.
Best as I can tell this is a great product. That said, do not buy it through Adorama. They will ship you a cheap imitation product and charge you for the Jobu. I received the imitation. I called Adorama and they promised to ship me the correct product. They then sent me another imitation product. A total waste of my time. Save yourself the pain.
I bought these batteries over a year ago, sent them back 3 days afer I got them because they would charge at all, I was told i WOULD RECIEVE A FULL Refund, to this day I am still waiting for the money spent on these 2 batteries.. I would not recommend this buisness or battery to anyone because they are all faulty..
My son 8 who seems to enjoy stuff on the computer then in the class room, was not impressed with this c.d.'s at all. He was bored and it just was not keeping his interested at all. I watched him while he was getting started and I have to agree.Sorry...not our favorite pick.
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.
Does not operate well in OS-X. Drive is not accessable in OS-X unless Classic OS-9 is running on bootup. This means that you cannot run OS-X applications directly from the drive.The transfer rate for this drive is extremely slow when uploading digital video files directly from the camera to the drive. The drive will lockup and you will need to reboot the system to unlock the drive if you cannot unlock it by powering the drive on and off.Maxtor customer service is lacking, as well. There is no disclaimer on the box or any of their documentation on their website advising consumers about compatability problems with OS-X. They do not have any driver updates section for this drive on their website. I finally found the OS-X disclaimer after I downloaded the Software Installation file and decompressed it. This file should have been on the webpage as a notice.Maxtor makes very good products, but they really stepped on it with this one. They need to do a better job with Mac products if they want to keep their share of this market, or just do us a favor and stop producing for the Mac and save us a lot of time.
Never have got this product to work. No documentation sent with product. Website for Netgear was confusing, as two different products are posted and there are no markings on the delivered product to tell me which product I have. Could not get telephone support from Netgear due to serial # being marked through due to reconditioned product. This whole thing was pretty much a "bust"!
No doubt about it, this is a nice looking remote. Great color. Back-lighting. Sleek design...but then there's some problems.First the positives.It's really nice to have a remote that can hook up to the computer, download information about the remotes and devices that you have and have a LCD to display the buttons that it wouldn't always have. No doubt about it.It looks really cool and if everything is okay, performs well, as well.The Cons.This not only happened to my, but my neighbor as well. To recharge the remote you set it in the cradle right? No big deal. Except sometimes it just doesn't catch and by the end, it wasn't charging at all. I would leave it on the charger (one beep means it's connected and charging, two means it's disconnected) and it would beep. The next time I used it, it said that it needed to be charged with a red battery indicator. I even set something on top of it, licked it to ensure a connections...everything. It just stopped taking the connection and stopped charging.I didn't have the receipt because it was a gift (that I wanted) so I found out that the LCD screen is sensitive to being smashed by my fist. Repeatedly.The other down point. The remote lags when given a command. Example: I point it at my DVR and rewind to catch something I missed and it takes a moment. It's there, so I press play and it takes another couple of seconds to respond, missing what I wanted. Sure you get used to it, but it becomes annoying when it just feels like it lags.For the price and the charger....I wouldn't recommend it.
After a week of owning this brush it is shedding fibers all over my records. I end up with more fibers on it than there were dust particles to begin with.
I bought this camera. It died on its first outing, after 30 pictures. It would not power-on. I sent it in for repair and they claim that it had "physical damage" and I would have to pay $100 plus shipping to get it fixed or they would give me a 15% coupon to the Kodak on-line store. I'm not aware of any physical damage this encountered, but there was nothing I could do. Kodak does not have their own repair center or customer service people, they use service centers for both. All I learned from this is that Kodak is no longer a REAL company and their products should be avoided at ALL costs!!!
I've been working with monitors and cables for almost 30 years. This, without a doubt, is the worst one ever. Really strong ghosting, any screen object had three or four echoes beside it. Text was unreadable. The cheezy little cable that came with my monitor works better than this.Just as an aside, the cable looks completely different from the one in the photo. Perhaps the good reviews here were for another model.
1. Digital Concepts (12) pack is really a 3 pack, the (12) is a come-on. There are 3 distinct pages which can be cut into/upto 12 tiny protectors!2. Also, Ace Digital sent me "Vidpro" not "Digitial Concepts". They said they would send me the Digital Concepts after I first returned the Vidpro. Ay that point the only business making money on this was the USPS.Bummer,0-)
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.
When I researched a 50mm lens for my Nikon D60, this lens came up time and time again. I read the reviews and was excited to order it. When I received it, I quickly learned that it's NOT compatible with my D60 UNLESS I want to manually focus the lens myself. Um, no thanks! I want an AF lens. I have since learned that I need an AF-S lens. So, my review is poor based on the lack of information the link provided about it not being something that was automatic. It fit the camera, when I focused it manually, it took great photos, but I'm not in the business of manually focusing every shot. Sorry....
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.
Boy! Reading the other reviews, this is sure a LOVE/HATE product! I also could not get this to work after hours and hours of trying. I finally figured out how to get my computer to recognize it but never could get it to capture video. Followed all the website suggestions and even had their online tech support guy try to help and he was stumped as well. I really wanted this to work but never could get it to do anything.
Bought this in the first few months of 2007 due to price. Worked great, although I don't use my camera very much (once a month??). Then, in July, I noticed my camera frequently shutting off as I was composing a shot, or it just wouldn't turn on - a little frustrating. Took off the grip, and my XT has worked flawlessly, obviously there's an issue with a contact point somewhere.Even though this supposedly looks like a Canon product, I do no believe the quality is something Canon would put their name on. Yes, it's cheaper than Canon's product, but mine's now useless. Was it worth it? No. 1 star for price.
I bought two of these for Christmas last year at a good price. One just stopped working and the other, the a/c adapter stopped working. So.....for double what I paid and more expensive than regular price, I purchased one working unit. Oddly the working unit is the one that was dropped and cracked.
New product? Expiration date was July 2008! Will never trust Amazon or affiliates again on ordering printer cartridges.
This Tiffen filter is optically great, however the glass is actually loose in the frame of the filter ring, and rattles back and forth whenever the camera is moved. I ultimately used a small sliver of cardboard to wedge it into place, obviously cut thin enough not to show up in pictures. Product is NOT recommended.
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!!!
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.
Well.Wired part worked out of box.Wireless did not - neither for ORINOCO nor for my Addtron card (bothw orked with Linksys WAP11).So I upgraded firmware - no effect. I found on dlink page in FAQthat I should downgrade the firware. I did it -after that unit does not respond at all.Also D-link support [stinks] - there is no phone support! Just e-mail.And do not believe in whatis written on the box 24/7 i it just to 6PM PST - nothing after that time.Jacek
I bought this item to help boost the volume just a little for my Zune 30. The MS Zune ipod is a great little thing but just doesnt have the volume needed to watch some low volume videos. Ten years ago I loved my Koss volume control with my sony cassette walkman, it made everything Super loud. The new one on the package it says "makes volume louder" but I cannot make it boost any sound on my Zune or Sony CD walkman, tried with both earbud and over ear phones and the result is always just a slight volume loss (between max with and without device). after purchase I broke down and bought the E5 headphone amp that cost only a little more.If you need any extra volume this is not the device for you. This is perfect if you want an inline volume or extra length.
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 don't know if I got a bad deal or what but I thought this scanner was the worst. I gave it 1 star just in case the scanner I received was bad. I actually wanted to give it a zero. The set up was so easy and the software was a snap to download. Hoever, trying to scan my photos, etc. was a nightmare. It was like the thing had a mind of its own. I tried to contact the technical support center several times and was unable to get through. Oh, the company does not have a toll free number. I also emailed them. No response. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software at least 5 times. It still would not work properly. I finally gave up. I'm in the process of returning it for a full refund. Too many headaches.
I bought this cable and it worked fine at first but after a while it started giving a shoddy signal. White specs would appear all over my screen and I would have to adjust the cable until they went away. Most of the time I would get no picture at all. I treat my electronics with care so it most likely wasn't my fault. Perhaps I just got a poorly constructed cable. Remember that you're taking that risk when you buy this extremely cheap cable.
These were completely unusable. They produced so much hiss, crackle and pop I don't know how anyone could use these unless I just got a bad set. I tried all 3 stations and various placement but could not get them to work without all the annoying sounds.
The quality was good while the toner lasted but ran out after less than 500 sheets. I've had to constantly open up my machine and shake the cartridge to maximize what I can out of it.
I bought this laptop thinking it was an upgrade from my old Compaq. My main use for this computer was for school where many of our notes and coursework is all online. I trusted the Sony brand with other things so I decided to throw down the $1400.oo and get the VAIO.The laptop worked great for a few months and then one day when I downloaded those SONY Updates, my computer never worked the same. The special buttons quit working and other strange glitches happened. I contacted Sony support and they were not very helpful and kept telling me to do the same thing over and over and it was NOT fixing the problem. Finally they told me I had to revert the computer to factory default on everything. I was ticked!A few weeks ago the hardware for the wireless went out, or the component itself is broken. Same thing, Sony wants me to wipe the computer clean back to factor defaults and send it to them to evaluate for a couple weeks. I need it for school!DONT BUY THIS LAPTOP, unless you are fond of problems and being ripped off.Sony, I want my money back.
This product did not work. I'm a little hard of hearing and the Koss volume control did not alter the volume any different from the DVD player I was using. A waste of money.I purchased a full headset with volume control which did a much better job altering the volume over and above the original player.
It was very disappointing to get my code in a hurry living overseas since there is not other way other than purchased cards only to find out that I have spent $20 for a "Silver" membership which is free. I have asked for a refund so we will see how Amazon responds to spending $20 for a membership that is free to create on xbox live anyway
I have heard so much over the years of the HueyPantone huey Pro MEU113and was very excited to finally get one. Unfortunately, it just didn't do what I expected. I tried this on two LCD monitors and the corrected colors on both of them was very greenish. I returned the product - it just was not as expected for me.
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 bought this chill pad & within 24 hours one fan stopped working. Within 48 hours the second fan failed. So beware, this is not going to last!!
I bought this because I have a friend that has a similar unit that works well, but this one doesn't impress me at all. I very rarely use it because there's always at least a some static. I have tried numerous stations and even when I find one that seems to be working I have never made it through a whole song without a lot of interference.I will be buying a different transmitter!
Bought it on Amazon, sold by The OEM Planet. Wanted to run the cable through the wall to hook up PS3 via Onkyo to Sony LCD. The best cable can do is 1080i; the TV and Onkyo could not be set to Auto Display setting. I had to specify 1080i through Custom setting. The cable is not what it advertises. Many great reviews and just as many bad ones. So there is no consistency in quality. Return shipping cost is not worth the hassle.
I have been an avid JVC customer. I guess this is because JVC in Asia where I was from are good products, just like my Toyotas, reliable. So when I came to the USA. All JVC appliances and equiptments that I may use, I have. From home AV recievers, tv, lcd auto stereos, speakers, dvd players, mega cd changers. MOST DID NOT LAST LONG. The only one working are my TVs and the ones I often use. I know now for a fact that JVC products break if you dont use them, but I do not have the time anymore. As I am writing this review AmericanTV will repair my JVC GRDF450U MiniDV Camcorder but I will have to buy a new camera for my daugthers recital because they may not be able to fix it quicker.
A picture is worth a thousand words, see the customer uploaded image above of the circuitboard removed from the rubber case.It is just a circuit board surrounded by rubber! I pulled it out one day on accident, it died shortly thereafter. NOT sturdy enough for your pocket. PLUS the rubber ring is just that - stretchy rubber!PROS: Cheap and fast, just baby it like it made of glass and backup all your data just in case. Corsair kindly replaced it so that was nice...it just isnt a drive you want to c arry with you everywhere.
By way of background, I graduated from Ole Miss, which Tartt attended before transferring to Bennington college in Vermont, fictionalized as &quot;Hampden College&quot; in her first novel, &quot;The Secret History.&quot; Way back when TSH first came out, I noticed a stack of signed copies in Square Books on the Oxford, Mississippi square, and bought a copy. I was absolutely mesmerized by the book, and read it in basically one long, continuous sitting over the course of a weekend. I thought it was the best book I'd ever read, and to this day I still count it among the best books I've read. I've given copies of TSH as gifts numerous times over the intervening years, and I've recommended it even more frequently.Thus, it was with great excitement that I awaited the publishing of Donna Tartt's second novel. I couldn't believe that, after the phenomenal success of TSH, she was taking as long as she was to write her second book, and several times over the years I went to the Internet to try to wade through the many conflicting rumors as to when her next book might arrive. I read the initial reviews of &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; which were not very positive, with skepticism, and I hoped very much that they were inaccurate.Having read the TLF, however, I am very, very disappointed to report that the reviews were, in fact, accurate, and that &quot;The Little Friend&quot; is not even in the same league with &quot;The Secret History.&quot;The primary problem with TLF from my perspective is that it is, in places, boring. Mind numbingly, excruciatingly boring. By the end of the first 100 pages, you have the gist of the plot down and, unfortunately, can also anticipate its resolution. However, Ms. Tartt spends the next 300 pages going into so much detail about the daily affairs of the protagonist, Harriet, and her friend, Hely, their families, etc., that I was literally looking ahead in the book wondering when the pace would pick up. I read a lot, and I have very rarely put a book down without finishing it, but I have to say that I was tempted to do so with this book. I assume that this middle section of the book was intended to fully develop the characters - which it does, but I never found myself caring for or even really liking the characters. My basic attitude throughout the bulk of the book was &quot;let's get this over with so I can move on to read something else&quot; - and at 550+ pages, it's not a short book.To be fair, the ending is a little more interesting, and there are some fairly novel twists thrown in. Ms. Tartt is a very gifted writer, and there are sections of this book that are beautifully written, but they are like diamonds scattered in the rough that is the boring bulk of this book. Despite the nine years between TSH and TLF, TLF feels as if it was sloppily written and edited - there are several noticeable grammatical errors and redundancies in descriptive language. (For example, on page 82: &quot;In their midst sat Mrs. Godfrey, glassy-eyed, who sat eating ice cream from the harlequin-patterned dish.&quot; How many &quot;sat&quot;s do we need? Or, on only the second page of the prologue, page 4 of the book: &quot;. . . the memory of that day's events had a chaotic, fragmented quality, bright mirror-shards of nighmare which flared at the smell of wisteria . . .&quot; and then, in the very next sentence: &quot;Sometimes, these vivid flashes of memory seemed like pieces of a bad dream, . . .&quot; Why use &quot;nightmare&quot; in one sentence and &quot;bad dream&quot; in the second? We get the point. These sections read like a first draft that was never properly edited.) It's almost like Ms. Tartt had too much time - because this seems to me like a 250-page novel that has been stretched into a 550+-page novel.If you want to read breathtakingly beautiful descriptive passages, read &quot;The God of Small Things&quot; by Arundhati Roy. If you want to read a modern Southern gothic, read the amazing &quot;The Heaven of Mercury&quot; by Brad Watson.I am sorry to have to write a negative review of this book - especially since I loved &quot;The Secret History&quot; so much and waited so eagerly for the publication of &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; but this is my honest opinion. Nonetheless, I'll still be looking out for her next book, hoping that it is more like TSH than TLF.
I used this printer for quite some time with my Pismo running OS 9.2. When I purchased a Powerbook G4 running OS X, this printer was obsolete, i.e. no drivers available. Sony was absolutely not interested in making a driver for this printer and could not care less about the customer STUCK with this pathetic piece of equipment.If you are a mac user forget it. This printer is not worth a dime. If you already have one, find a PC user to sell it to. Shame on Sony for not working with Apple. If I could give it a rating lower than 1 I would.
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.
This is a great product for kids, but for an adult looking for good sound quality this is not it. It sounds very tinny.
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.
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 product is a lame copy. Just get the real thing. The shipping was very good.
I bought it on thanks giving weekend and it died before 1st january.Dont buy this.
My order was cancelled after I was told it was shipped. I received a full refund, but I needed the switch not the money. I am still looking for another provider.However this is a great product, I use one at my office.
Bought new for $144.00+shippingOnly used for backup, about 30 minutes a day, for 5 months.Started shrieking & clicking.Still under warranty, have original invoice & pkg,so called mfr, Acomodata, got recording.Left message.No response. We have voice mail. They didn't call.Emailed Acomdata.No response. Have checked all filters. They didn't respond.Emailed Acomdata again.No response.Bought a factory refurbished My Book. Much easier to install than the Acomdata, my system recognized it instantly.Going to replace my other smaller Rocket Pod and the new one won't be an Acomdata.Product failure can happen to anyone but there's no excuse for advertising a bogus warranty and in my experience, that's what AcomData is doing. If you can't contact them, they could as easily offer a 10 year warranty and it'd be of equal value: zero.
First, I'd like to emphasize that I loved The Secret History. I've waited years for Tartt's second book, but I found it something of a let-down. I suppose this is mostly because I enjoyed Secret so much and I was expecting more of the same (I'm an academic and a classicist, and I was thrilled with the way Tartt brought my field to life). The Little Friend is cute enough, but, my own obscure interests aside, it just doesn't compare to Secret History (first novel or not, Ms. Tartt).
After much research, I purchased this monitor. I made the mistake of not thoroughly researching the differences between types of LCD displays. The most color accurate displays are S-IPS followed by S-PVA. The worse are type TN, which will only ever give you just 6-bit color--262,144 colors. Various blending tricks are done to create the illusion that there are more colors, but fidelity is necessarily compromised.The HP w2007 is a TN monitor and it shows. The colors were washed out and varied widely across the screen. As could be expected from a TN monitor, all the adjustments I made never got the color fidelity to be more than bad. If that wasn't bad enough, you cannot balance both the darks and the lights. For pure game playing, this monitor might be acceptable (though even there, I didn't particularly like it) but is dreadful otherwise.
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.
in the crappy photo provided, this looked like a lovely shade of deep red all around. in reality, it is an ugly primary red color with disgusting gray edging. i don't know how it functions, i am returning it in the over-sized box it came in as soon as possible.
I rec'd these as a promo with some car speakers. Thought they would be good since harman/kardon is a respected name in audio. These came with a beautiful hard shell case. The sound is stunningly bad...I can't believe how bad they are...
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 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.
Bought to replace the worn out battery. This one isn't much better. It takes forever to charge and then if it's not used for a couple of days it has to be charged again?
I looked forward to the usefulness of this product. When I plugged it in, I got no power light. After about 5 minutes, I pushed the start button and got power. The start button stayed pushed-in and I couldn't even open the unit door to put in a tape! The stop button was equally worthless. Too bad.
This was a replacement for a Jensen CD-Portable I had. The Jensen never skipped once and it went through 5 months of constant shock therapy (I used it to work out). Unfortunately due to leaving the unit in my car on a 100 degree day (130 degrees in my car), it melted the top.So I bought this (without the car kit) because I thought since my Jensen had 40 second anti-skip, that this would be the same. It was not.Listening to alot of converted MP3 files (to WAV), it would have problems reading them to the point I could not get through one song without it freezing. Even when playing the regular CD's it would skip once in a while. Not good for 40 second anti-skip.The sound is worse as well. It is obvious that Panasonic uses the worst op-amps in the industry because the output is low and without high-efficiency headphones, you just don't get alot of volume. The volume you do get is grainy and the soundstage was worse than my Jensen, even a Kenwood unit I had for 3 years before that. Strange because Technics (Panasonics sister company) makes some good CD players with their MASH D/A converters.I recommend that you stay away from this model and invest 10 more dollars on a Sony or a Jensen (if you can find it).Rating: C-
Horrible product. I &quot;upgraded&quot; from my Netgear RP114 to this product so I could ditch my software firewall. Well, I wish I hadn't. I get constant lockups and dropped connections on both WAN and LAN. Noticeably slower web access compared to the RP114 it replaced (Although I'll chalk this up to a true SPI firewall). Finally, after years of good tech. support from Netgear, I had the added bonus of talking with a tech. who didn't have the slightest clue about the specs of this router. She spent nearly half an hour insisting that my router had a &quot;check&quot; light, indicated by a check mark shaped LED. I kept arguing that my router had no such light (although another popular Netgear router does). Furthermore, her official answer to everything was &quot;just reboot&quot;. I felt like I was stuck in a real-life episode of Dilbert. Anyway, numerous updates, countless resets (full and partial), and a mountain of frustration later, I'm ditching this paperweight and going in another direction. Save yourself the time, money, and aggravation and avoid this puppy at all costs.
IOGear keeps selling things stating they are compatible with MacOS X and once again here is another item that has no drivers compatible with OSX 1.4 - 1.7. So if you have Lion, Snow Leopard or Leopard you are SOL with this adapter. Shame on me I should have known better before I purchased it.
Pros: The design is perfect. Small, very sturdy, nice LED, keychain ring, nice price.Cons: Being an usb2.0, it is nearly unusably slow. Writing lot of small files takes FOREVER, meanwhile you can have your dinner comfortably (half an hour or more!). Average USB 2.0 drives do this about 3-4 times faster. Dealing with large files is better, but also much slower than competition. I absolutely NOT RECOMMEND it if you regularly want to move lot of data in a copy'n'go style.
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 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 had to replace my wired mouse and went to Staples. The only mice they had with decent ergonomics were wireless, so I decided to try one out.What a mistake. I can see using a wireless mouse in a conference room or other setup where you don't want to be tethered, but for a typical office setup they're kind of silly.1. The receiver (which incidently could easily be mistaken for an actual mouse, as it is the same size and shape and is attached by a cord to the computer) sat about six inches from the mouse in my setup. That's like sitting six inches from yout TV and using a remote.2. My mouse pad is slightly sloped and, without a cord to hold it in place, the mouse frequently slides off onto the floor.3. I now have something else to buy batteries for.4. I paid more for this than a wired mouse.Aside from that it's a decent mouse. The feel of the wheel is nice and I like the side scrolling feature. But it's going back and I'm getting the wired version.
Unless you are into vertical white lines, this television may not do anything for you. The sound was fine, without buzzing for what it's worth. But we were disappointed on Christmas night when all we had was a vertical white line. I guess that's what you get for not buying a Sony.
It looked like a nice camera and it was lightweight, but as soon as I put the batteries in and turned it on, the lens cover would not open. I had to return it.
After the 6 month of possession, this TV went down miserably. Oneday, while I was watching the tv, I heard the 'pop' noise from the speaker and the picture went out. After a second or two, when the picture finally came back on, I noticed the semi-transparent vertical streaks across the screen. The artifact was like watching the tv through a screen door. The picture still goes out time to time but the vertical streaks remain the same.Toshiba tried to have someone come out to repair the tv for 3 month without success (couldn't find a repair shop near by Topeka, KS). After I filed the complaint to AG's office and BBB, Toshiba finally decide to give me a refund but it will take another 4 more weeks.When this tv works, it works great but now I have serious doubt about this product and Toshiba's customer service (one of the worst I've ever had). I just hope that nobody has to go through what I have been going through for the past 3 months.
I have had this printer for maybe 2 years and the first day I got it.... it was printing sort of fast but now.... it takes maybe 1 page per minute only with black and white! If you print in color it takes for 2 or 3 minutes! I suggest to you that this is a horrible printer and that you should not buy this printer unless you want to have a REALLY slow printer!
I too had the "eats Batteries" problem. That was until ROBO314159 came to the rescue. His fix of removing R34 on the board was exactly what I needed. His description was perfect and it worked like a charm! Highly recommend. The only tough part was the black housing removal. I started at the IR LED as it has a small area to get a driver in.Thanks again ROBO.
I was sold on the price since another place wanted 4x as much for a protector. Got the thing, instructions followed to the letter and it did not work! Not worth it. It was not easy to do and I had to get the expensise protector anyway!!!
This is easy to use with good instructions included. The three size choice of photo is excellent and the quality very good. Unfortunately this camera is very light and has no real &quot;feel&quot; to it. Also, both myself and my parents have had this camera for just over a year and both are now broken. In my opinion the build quality is not as good as it could be.
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.
Purchased the Maverick Laser Surface Thermometer to chart water temperatures for a residential "pump and dump" Water Furnace heat pump. It worked fine for about five months, then started showing obviously erroneous readings. Changed to new batteries, but no improvement. This gadget has never been dropped, exposed to extreme temperatures, or abused in any way. The 90-day warranty is past, so no help there.
I bought 2!! of these cameras for 3 year old daughters for Christmas. They love to take pictures with disposable cameras so I thought this would be a great gift. However, it does not take good pictures at all! If the subject is too close, the image is bleached out. If moving, it is blurry. Out of 100 pictures, none turned out. I even tried taking pictures with it. It took a great amount of skill (and completely still object) to turn out a not-so-great picture. Save your money and buy a disposable camera that can take pictures you can actually develop.
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.
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 thought that this was a great product but when I went to get the last pack of the three pack it was busted. The outside package looked fine but when I opened it the container was busted and the film was not any good. I just thought that I would give my review.
I've always been fairly happy with Netgear products. Unfortunately, there's only one word to describe the PS121: junk. The DHCP used for configuration is flaky at best. The unit gets extremely hot, and the quality of the plastic case is very low. The reset button and ACT light on my unit did not function as documented.But what really surprised me (but probably shouldn't have) was the abhorrent quality of the documentation - both printed and online. The installation docs have brilliant troubleshooting tips like "make sure you can access other places from your computer", and the support website even recommends uninstalling firewalls. In certain cases, the website furiously demands that you "DO NOT call" for support. Unbelievable!Spend your money elsewhere.
I bought this item in october, was unable to install it until spring of this year, realized that the item that they are selling for this "kit" is the wrong cable. The Clarion MWRXCRET is the cable you need with the Clarion MW1 remote and the Clarion M309 CD player. Beware if you buy this kit, that you will just be spending more money like me and buying the RIGHT cable. This was my first purchase from AMAZON.com and i am not happy at all!
WARNING -I loved (past tense) the device, have ALL of the accessories, camcorder attachment, battery dock, docking station, leather case, ad nauseum.The unit failed after a little over a year later. Contacted their "Customer Service" webpage, left an e-mail got an RMA, got an e-mail telling me they received it.13 business days later, I called them. And called them. And called them again. I got through to a so-called-customer-care rep, only to be told that they couldn't help me. They transferred my call to "Customer Care"?? I got a message telling me the hours and that they were closed. Problem was it was 6:05 pm CST, a full 55 minutes BEFORE they closed!?Called again (Yes, I am glutton for heartache)35 more minutes of waiting for the phone to NOT be answered.I STRONGLY encourage all to NEVER buy any of the Archos Products for any reason. It just simply isn't worth the headache of dealing with these French idiots. Perhaps the Allied Forces should have let Germany have France, at least the Germans understand Quality and know what customer service is.My problem is, they still have my unit. I am having doubts that I will ever see it again. I should have known better than to buy French.
bought this one for a trip to NY. I was very disappointed because it blocked a blind spot on my right. Returning the item to Best Buy and looking for a better one.
On my first use the cable jammed several when extended several inches. I was unable to untangle it; however I was able to remove the retractor and salvage the cable.
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.
It's made so cheaply that I'm absolutely SHOCKED it even made it to my door in one piece.Broke within a couple days. Do not buy.
This isn't worth even one star. I've never purchased anything as worthless as this. Fortunately, I bought it at Target, because of the ease of returning purchases there -- I pretty much knew I'd be returning it since I'd already read these negative reviews (could it be the positive ones were written by Crosley employees?). I'd also had a lot of trouble with TEAC's version of the same thing -- though that's an infinitely superior component to this.Ease of operation, yes. Does it work, NO!!! Each time I put a blank CDR in the tray (whether SONY, MAXELL or TDK) it did the same thing: it started to record as it should, but then stopped recording while the LP continued to play. Only by looking at its very small screen did I notice it now said PHONO (rather than RECORD)and had stopped recording (each time after about 10 minutes). Starting it to record again made little difference -- and 3 of the more expensive "digital recordable" CDRs went into the toilet. I decided enough was enough and just now returned it to Target. I intend to let Target management know they're selling junk to their customers.Whatever you do, DON'T BUY THIS!!! You'll only be sorry if you do. I'm now told that you can use SONY's CD recorder/player (RCD-W500C)) with an interface to your own turntable and produce excellent copies onto disc without using a computer. That's going to be my next route if the TEAC, when it comes back from its 3rd trip to the plant in Calif for "adjustments," doesn't again work properly. The current best price I've found on this Sony unit is about $256, including shipping, here at Amazon.Considering the large number of LPs still out there with people like us ready to transfer them to CD, it's a wonder no one has come up with something that really works.
I found the signal attenuation on this device to be so great that it didn't work in either direction for any of my digital devices. Cable length didn't appear to make any difference as mentioned in another review. The only good thing I can say about it is that it was cheap enough that I could just toss it in the garbage rather than take the time to send it back.
I loved this player until it DIED after less than 6 months! Possibly an overheating issue... "No disc" for DVD's. It will still play audio cd's, svcd's and vcd's. I'm giving it 2 stars since it's great if it works.
Even remanufactured cartridges should work. Tried both CL-41s with my Canon MP210 and they are not recognized. Printer keeps saying that cartridges do not work and there is no way to print at all.
I bought and returned this bag. It is huge. I could have fit three digital cameras in there. The reason I bought the digital camera (olympus 3020) is that it is small and compact. This bag is almost as big as my camera bag for my SLR. My bag was also missing the divider so the camera would just flop around in the bag.
I can't believe that Panasonic would allow the sale of this unit to continue. Read the reviews: the H07 error is a chronic, fatal failure. The repair cost greatly exceeds the cost of the unit so I'm throwing this one-year old unit into the garbage. Is this Japan's revenge for WWII?
For a true 1080p LCD monitor, by Sony, I was terribly disappointed in this television, so much so that I returned it within 24 hours. I upgraded from a Sony Grand Wega 720p LCD projection set to this, and out of the box the first thing I noticed was how red everything looked. I played with the tint, adjusted the individual color levels and enabled and tweaked every conceivable "gimmick" feature on the set, but just could not arrive at a setting that would show accurate flesh tones without distorting some other aspect of the display. There was nothing defective with the set-- this is a well-known weakness with Sony televisions and in this particular model it was just too much for me to bear.I was also disappointed that the set yielded such poor contrast. I'm not talking about the difference between black levels and white levels, but rather the more subtle variations on people's faces, clothing and other textures. Again, I adjusted the sharpness, picture and brightness, and all the other "gimmick" features of the set (detail and edge enhancement) and was only able to make minimal improvement in this area.After having this set in my home for barely 24 hours, I packed it up, took it back to the retailer and exchanged for a 50" 1080p Panasonic plasma set. I could not be happier now. Sony lost a customer here.
I had the opportunity to try out the Franklin and the Sony ebook readers and was amazed to find that the Sony is a better overall product. I've always been a big fan of Franklin, but found this particular product to not be user friendly. It would've been better for them to focus on one to three main functions rather than trying to do everything. If I want that much functionality, I can buy a PDA. The batteries required more recharging than I felt comfortable with, considering I planned to use it on long trips where there might not be an easy way to recharge. Overall I was very disappointed with it.
I boght this product at [a local store] for ... in dec 2002. After 4 months cd function did not work. After 5 months radio function did not work. Aiwa told me to ship it to Syracuse/a ... cost for [a shipper]/for warranty repair. Turns out Syracuse is an idependent repair shop who want authorization to repair it at ... per hour.or to ship it back to me at my cost, since the labour warranty is only for 3 months. Needless to say i will never buy another Aiwa product- quality and service advice is very poor.
Have to return now. Not ready for digital camera.
The instructions are very difficult and incomplete. The CD that accompanied the controller had very little useful information. I would not even recommend this controller to even an extremely savvy user. My son is a Senior Engineer for an international electronics manufacturer and he could not complete more that three of the unknown number of steps necessary.
I agree that this book was a major disappointment. I didn't feel any great connection, and felt this was not a great love story. I kept waiting for more dialogue, but kept getting more and more description of Vermont! For only 213 pages, this book dragged on and on and I felt it was taking forever to get through. Plus, I just kept waiting for it to get better, and it just never did. I'm still tempted to try his "Gravel Drive" but this book has made me very leery to try anymore of his novels.--Monica Petersen
Recently, my Altec Lansing $20 cheap speakers conked out after 2 years. I had really enjoyed them for the price so I figured another set of cheap ones would work. I stumbled upon these and figured they were a good choice after reading the reviews. The major pro is the price, point blank. Easy to set up, and they were dirt cheap.However, if I were to do it all again, I would have dropped another few bucks. The major flaw is the low frequencies. It doesn't hit them and have the power to make them sound good. My old speakers had a tone nob which would have really helped these speakers. In addition, they feel really cheap. They don't seem like they will hold up in the long run, but time will tell on that one.Overall, you might do well to drop a few more bucks if you want listen to any music with any amount of bass.
This is a great beginner scanner on Windows 98 or older..does not work with XP...found out the hard way. Great for scanning & cropping photos for email.
I own 50mm f1.8 and this 50mm f1.4. The f1.4 is not worth in price if f1.8 is existing.Many test were performed personally. The f1.4 time to focus is not better than f1.8 (almost same time); the IQs are almost the same; f1.4 is much heavier; f1.4 has slightly better in color, higher built quality and silent focus.For those pros in f1.4 are not my favorite to count on lense. Many reviews mention this lense is not advanced than f1.8 (I hope read them early). I recommended to buy f1.8 and save the extra. Good luck.
I tried to connect my PS3 and my Dish network reciever to my sound system via fiber optic cables using the Toslink Audio Splitter. It doesn't work. My Dish DVR transmits light signal whether on or off and I believe that is the problem. Don't bother with this splitter if you are a Dish DVR customer.
But my intention was using these to tie and untie frequently used cables (power cords, headphones, etc), but these ties lack a tightening mechanism which you must try to do by yourself before applying the velcro part... These beats the purpose of having a quick method of wrapping and tying cables... Might work for those occasions where you simply want to leave a cable tied up for a long time...
This dock is the perfect size, looks good, and is simple in its design. But that's the problem. The buttons are not well designed. It's either blaring or nothing. I can't comment on the sound quality because I can hardly hear it. Not good for an office, bedside, kitchen. Shop around.
I bought an early unit; I really needed this product for my Sony LCD projector, but the unit failed to operate correctly. Without warning it shut down completely TWICE, even though, in both times, the power was still on and the projector was rated well within the capacity of the UPS. I had to unplug the UPS for ten minutes to reset it; meanwhile, the bulb is hot and I have to plug in the projector manually back into the wall outlet and turn the projector back on so the cooling fan returns. Emails to Monster Cable went unanswered.I see now that Monster has a revised set of instructions for training the unit. I still need a unit to perform the functions listed here, but it could cost the price of a bulb to find out if it works.
I tried this product on my stero and in my car. I can't get any sound to come out. I even tried it on my lcd tv with no luck. I really lost my money on this.
Well, a nice idea does not make a camera bag a top of the line one (sorry lowe). I had this bag for five month now. A D90 with not to long lenses and little other gear fits fine in the bag. But that's it! Forget your sandwich or raincoat, and once you have the slingshot on your back - there is no more room for another bag.If you are not especial careful closing the zipper all the time you DSL Body will be on the ground at one point. After this happens three times I attached a string with a snap hook inside around a Velcro fixed padding and the problem was resolved. For a monopod ok, but for tripod there is not a good outside solution to fix it properly. In darker situations you will not find quickly the zipper strings, so I extended them with white cord.I live near the ocean and the cheap zippers started oxidizing, getting the white spots already and will give up to zip soon. If you never get near the ocean the bag can be o.k. for some folks, but I gave my slingshot back two days ago.
I've bought this product to use with a cable modem. When I was checking the product's specification on Amazon's page, there was NOWHERE telling that it only worked with phone line.Now I'm having to sell it at a low price.
I purchased this system so that my son's pc, 75 feet away from our Linksys WRT54G2 V1 WiFi router/switch could get better connectivity. My son, 14 years-old, did the set up by himself, it was easy. Unfortunatly no connection. I connected my laptop to one of the units. Going "mobile", I was able to get very good ethernet connections 5 feet away and 35 feet away from the router. BUT NO connection at 70 feet away.I am headed back to store to purchase a TrendNet TEW-AI86D antenna booster. Failing that, I'll upgrade to 802.11n.
We purchased these printers for our program at a children's hospital in which we create photos for families. The photos take forever to print because they have to go through 3 layers of color. The ink runs out quickly and is hard to find. The photos print with little splotches of color all over. The screen does not move so it is hard to see what you are doing. Twice when I was printing, the ink film stuck to the photo and cam unraveled and we had to throw away the entire ink cartridge. The HP photo printers are much easier to use and longer lasting with better photo quality.
I had hoped that this would simplify my life. Alas, it just added a new layer of complications. Someone who was more adept and content with layers of menus would do better with it. Also someone who didn't need to find a pair of reading glasses to operate it would do better as well.As far as I know, this device does everything it promised to do. It was a poor purchase for me because I am too old, lazy, and blind to cope with it.
I tried watching a brand new tv show boxset on this dvd player and it kept pausing. So I used my other dvd player from Panasonic and it worked! This dvd player was the worst buy ever!
3/14/11Very Poor replacement cartridge for BC-20After repeated nozzle checks & wicking of cartridge this is a poor functioning replacement cartridge for Canon BC-20.I cannot use this to print even a nozzle check and need another cartridge asap.BRM
The product works and charges eh iphone 5 well but the dongle broke off from normal use as my car charging cable.
Stay away from Linksys cards. I build small business networks for a living. Many customers buy Linksys cards becuase they are inexpensive, but alway end up regreting it. Installation is easy but once you start to use it, you will notice that your computer will be more prone to crashes and mouse problems. I have tried the cards on Compaqs, Dells, and generic machines running Win 98, ME, NT4 and Win2000 and have problems with them all. You get what you pay for!
With the exception of the first 50 pages and last 100 pages, one could tear out handfuls of this book and not miss a thing. I kept waiting for the book to &quot;get going&quot; but it never did. On and on it goes w/out any character development (Harriet, Edie, Hely..). Minor characters given major relevance. I kept reading hoping for some advancement but it never came. The ending is less than satisfactory but is just that: an ending. My time to read is at a minimum, sorry to say feel cheated on this. For some reason, I expected more.
I tried hooking my laptop up to my HDTV, and got a distorted picture on my TV. Disappointing.
I have owned 2 of these salad shooter. I had the same problem with both..... from the very first use, they emit a horribly loud screeching sound. I found the sound most uncomfortable and rarely use this shredder. I'll shred manually and save my hearing. Save your money!!!!
This is a great printer and the ink cartridge system is tops - but this item is available elsewhere for much less. Amazon should do better than this.
This company is a joke, capitalizing on the new interest in learning Arabic and the subsequent need for a keyboard to type that language out. First off, they reduce the price of the keyboard on Amazon to just over $22. But then they charge $30!!! for shipping. Please, give me a break. Plus they sell the "USB" version of same keyboard during this period for $60 more!! Now they've increased the old $22 keyboard up to $100!!! Unbelievable.The only other real drama is that they are the supplier for so many places you'll find online. Their name is Aramedia. You'll go to another supplier but then default back to an Aramedia page where you'll find sell their keyboard at all sorts of different prices. While now on Amazon it is $100, it was $22. But on their site it was $65! Do yourself a favor. Arabic keyboards aren't magic. Click to the second or third page of web search for Arabic keyboards. You'll find a few honest dealers out there. We ended up with our keyboard for $19 with $8 for shipping from a company in Arizona. I found a few other companies near the same price. Stay away from Aramedia and their scheming ways.
I have had mine for about two years. I love the color it gives but it has also given me a lot of problems. Something has gone wrong with the memory inside making it impossible to print in &quot;best&quot; quality. An error message will pop up on my screen and then it will start printing out garbled junk. I've down loaded the latest driver--more than once--but with no success. It has been a waste of money to me--especially when ink cartridges are so high for it!!
I was very eager to read this book after having enjoyed The Secret History - but boy, what a bummer! This book feels like it's 5,000 pages long and very familiar. It's like a campy pastiche of cliches from other famous, better books. Even the main character's name seemed contrived - Harriet Cleve Dufresnes, how is one supposed to pronounce that? I am relieved to see that other readers noticed the slightly racist tone of parts of the book. I would like to add that there is classism at foot here too - i.e. Tartt's reprehensible portrayal of the white trash characters, used primarily as comic relief. I wonder how Tartt would feel if she were on the receiving end of that. There is a noticable lack of humanity in these pages that results in boredom. Ten years to produce what? A faux great novel. Can't recommend it, sorry. I hope she get sher act together again. It's just a cryin' shame.
Yep mine lasted only 6 months. A total waste of money. The batteries will not charge, it only works when plugged into the cradle.
I arrive myself incomplete, I need electricity cables, and the cable for the remote control I cannot use it until they solve the problem to meit was already used was not newme llego incompleto me faltan los cables de electricidad,y el cable para el control remoto, aparte ya era usadono lo he podido usar hasta que me solucionen el problema
I bought this a few months ago and they worked fine in the supplied Ultralast Charger for three times.After that. One battery died (voltage always 0.02) and the other stuck around 2.5V. I verified the charger was working, but the batteries were defective.Be warned that the company NAB refuses to even discuss this with me (it's only $10... jeez).Buy real lithium 123's for $1 instead of this garbage.DISAPPOINTED!
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!
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.
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.
Charged once and worked for about a day and died. Buyer beware. What a waste of money!!!! You've been warned.
Used these cables to connect my DVR to a Panasonic plasma TV and had flicker and a line that ran up the screen from bottom to top constantly. Tried both cables from this seller with the same problem. Swapped the cable for different HDMI cables that I already had and the issue went away. Poor quality cables.
Contrary to the description.How can they make such a glaring error?I need more words to meet the minimum.
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.
This is the worst technology product I have ever purchased. I bought it so I don't have to carry a portable dvd player, but have found it is impossible to download dvd's on to the hard drive and make the play on the archos. I have tried several different programs to accomplish this and none work. I then have found that after waiting up to an hour on hold for tech support, they refuse to be help.I strongly recommend NOT buying this product.
Purchased this TV/DVD combo new. The TV continues to work fine. The DVD player worked for about 3 months [Through the warranty for labor] and will no longer read or play DVD's. Look around the Internet; this seems to be a very common problem with this product. I will never buy another Sylvania [FUNAI] product ever again!
The cartridge worked for 2 days, then the printer reported I was out of ink. I replaced the cartridge with another one, and the printer works fine. It seems the cartridge I received from Amazon was dried out.
When I got this, the blue power light bearly worked, and now it doesn't work at all. It's very hard to tell if I've turned it on or off unless it's plugged into a music player and a radio is on to the right station.
I own a Compaq Presario 5280. One of the big selling points for this camera was the built-in microphone. Installing the software was easy, as was setup, and I had no problem getting video (both moving and still) to work. However, after a series of calls to Compaq (24-hour, toll-free) and Logitech (9 to 5 Pacific time, toll call! ) we have not been able to get the built-in microphone to work. Logitech has been less-than-helpful in remedying the compatibility/driver issue with their microphone. I dug up a 12 year-old stand-alone mic and plugged it in for audio instead. I don't know if this issue extends to other models of computer, but if you have a Compaq, I recommend getting a Logitech web-cam without a built-in microphone, or just purchasing a different brand of camera altogether.
This does not work under win XP. It seems to work, but frequently crashes the OS with the infamious windows "Blue Screen of Death".This is even true with the latest drivers downloaded from the IOGear web site as of 4/2005.IOGear tech support does not respond to error reports on this device.RUN AWAY!
I got this at walmart (called the Cobra 777) and returned after 2 weeks. I drove by numerous cops, and theres now way not one of them had there radar on, i saw a few watching people go by and still nothing would happen. i had 1 pop hit but i was directly behind the cop on the road. the only times i ever get hits is driving on busy two lane shopping area, or in the middle of nowhere where this nothing around.. i brought it back and found a Passport X50 for $200 new on this site and got it(there were 2 left at this price idk if you will find one..)
This audio recorder broke after two months. I can turn the device on, but it won't let me record anything new, even though I've deleted all previously recorded material on it. This was a waste of money.
I appreciate the free replacement and shipping. The service rep was courteous and efficient and delivery was prompt. However, the product seems to be exactly the same as the original -- the one that came to pieces in my drawer. I am treating this one a little differently: I have hung it up on a wall from two hangers so that it doesn't bend too sharply at any point. It remains to be seen if this one will last longer than the original.
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 bought this for my wife, who wanted a portable speaker system to go with her iPod. Great, as far as portable speakers go. The connector on the dock broke loose within a week (not dropped, just broken). The speakers still work, but she has to jiggle the connector, which cuts out easily, and it will not recharge her iPod.
I don't know why they say its made for a SonyHDR FX7, this lens are too small (52mm) and they come with some adaptors (62mm to 52mm) and they look awful in the camcorder, you can see the black rim on the video, I suggest you better find a wide angle lens that fit in a 62mm rim.
This printer worked fine to start but when I didn't use it for a few weeks it stopped printing completely.I don't know if the ink dryed up or what, but now it is useless. I also, should have went for the wireless model which as I recall was only $10 more. I wonder if the seller would make me a deal to trade this in on a WORKING WIRELESS PRINTER.VERY DISAPPOINTED AT THIS TIME. A TOTAL LOSS, AND i ONLY PRINTED ABOUT 2 SHEETS TO TEST IT WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED IT.
The headphones are of a great design, and the sound quality is good. They are NOT a durable set of headphones. I carry them in my gym bag, and after about a week, they broke where the black and silver meet. I bought another pair, because they are a really great design to work out with, they hug your head nicely while working out. They too broke after about a week. Good design, Bad materials.
I did not have a chance to try the recorder in action. I received it and was much exited, but the recorder turned out to be defective. I am returning it . Poor quality product for the price
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
This cable introduces far to much noise on the line. If you are puchasing this to extend any sort of mic, forget about it.
In trying to obtain service for my two year old Cannon camera, I tried to contact Repairtech by phone. The number is not working. I have paid for warranty. I am at a loss as to how to contact them. When I looked at their "sales" web page, it said that they were no longer selling this item. I would like to give them no stars.
These were completely useless for me as I bought them for the specific purpose of getting caller ID to a remote location and they don't pass the caller ID info thru! (The DirecTV receiver will display caller ID on the TV screen - great if there is someone with hearing problems in the house) These jacks are advertised to work as a slow modem, what's so hard about passing a little caller ID info thru? Neither the Amazon product description or the packaging gets around to mentioning that caller ID is inop with these devices, you only find it buried in the pamphlet fine print after the struggle to open the plastic encapsulation. Maybe I should have done more research before buying, but I feel cheated.
Absolute crap cable! Arrived defective right of the box, my TV screen was filled with horrible static. I tried the cable with my blu-ray player and my Xbox 360, and both had the same results. I am not buying any more off-brand cables, it will be name-brand from now on.
After reading many positive reviews from people such as Chris Breen and in particular learning about the features for wireless configurations, I started out with a positive disposition toward the Audioengine A5. The design and technical functionality immediately give one the impression that this company knows what its doing.Thus, the shock is even greater when one has the first listen. Sound is certainly subjective, but the A5's interpretation is flat overall and sometimes distorted. Although the A5's provide a healthy low bass, the high range isn't crisp and the mid range is sometimes distorted. It could well depend on the type of music. Whereas Led Zeppelin sounds pretty good, other types of music such as Jazz or Classical leave much to be desired. In short, my opinion is that the A5's aren't a viable selection for anyone with an ear for a broad range of music. If you are considering the A5's, please give them a thorough testing first.
DiNovo costed me a lot and works fine if it is connected. However, everytime I restart (or turn on) my PC, I have to reconnect it manually again ... and ... again. I have called their customer service and they just said that it should reconnect automatically and did not advise any resolution. I have tried to search in trouble shooting guide but it only describes how to resolve silly problems and nothing at all. It is not my PC's problem, I have tried it in several PCs with the same problem.Besides, it does not work well with build-in bluebooth ... as it requires connection through software setting ... how can I work with the software without a working keyboard?????I like a keyboard that works when I start my PC!!!!
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'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.
Same problem! Can't play back!!
I purchased the DVD-L75 from BestBuy to entertain my young children on long automobile and airplane trips. But from the moment I first powered it up, I noticed a major flaw: the slightest bit of movement would cause the unit to freeze-up, requiring a complete power cycling to restore it. If the unit is placed on a sturdy surface such as a table or desk it worked fine, but if I so much as placed it on my lap while laying in bed, the motion of my breathing would cause it to crash.And my main usage for this unit, inside an automobile, was completely futile. I'd start up a movie, my kids would be getting interested in it, and then it would lock up. I'd have to restart the unit, go through the menus to get back to where we left off, and then within five minutes it would be frozen again. I tried everything to work around this sensitivity to vibration, even awkwardly holding it in the outstretched palm of one hand while driving with the other, but that would only extend the freeze interval to about 10 minutes.I had a very bad experience with Samsung customer service. 5 weeks ago I sent the unit in for repair after explaining the problem. 11 days later they promptly returned it to me with no action taken - saying that they couldn't find a problem. But within 20 minutes of starting the unit up and using it in my home, it again froze up as I moved it from one table to another. So I immediately got back on the phone with customer service and they instructed me to send it back in, and if they could not find the problem this time, they would replace the unit. I was concerned about this since I was leaving on vacation in 3 weeks and did not want to face a 6-hour airplane ride with two kids and no entertainment. They assured me they would expedite the process and get me a workable unit in time. The unit went out the same day and two days later I received a call from the technician asking me to clarify the problem. In theory he should have tested the unit that day, and either repaired it or sent out a replacement unit the next. Instead, 8 working days went by where nothing happened, despite my daily phone calls inquiring about status. When finally I was a week away from vacation I got insistent that they do something and a customer service agent assured me the replacement unit would be shipped that day and to call later for a tracking number. The next day no tracking number was available, so I gave them another day. The next day no tracking number was available but they assured me it would be shipped momentarily. Later that day I called back and spoke with a different customer service agent who gave me a completely different story: the REQUEST for a replacement had been submitted to a queue, and would take over a week to be reviewed and processed. Then, if approved, the order would go into a queue in shipping where it would take another week to be processed, and finally it would be shipped via UPS ground. So the whole process was going to take over two weeks and it was unlikely I would receive the new unit until AFTER I retured from vacation. After an hour on the phone with customer service trying to find a satisfactory solution, they basically told me I'm screwed.I don't know whether the replacement unit will work or not, but so far the $220 I spent on this unit has in no way provided the solution of entertaining my children on long trips.But if like watching DVD movies on a 7" screen in a stationary environment like your living room, this unit will be just fine.
It's only OK -- can't select which photos you want to download from camera to iPod --forces you to take all of them whether you want to or not.
When it is working it is grand, but when it doesn't.....The real problem that I have found with this product is that about every two weeks, it decides to stop working. I then go through a fire drill of trying to figure what has changed to cause the problem: add to my growing collection of wireless networking books; contact Linksys tech support for the umpteenth time; go through the two hour check list they routinely send out; sacrifice a virgin during the first full moon etc.After anywhere from over two weeks to a single day, it begins to work like a champ again. But just as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, the problem crops up again in a couple of weeks.This occurs without the benefit of my having changed anything.As another reviewer mentioned, the software provided does very little in the way of diagnostics.I have finally run out of patience and have requested an RMA from linksys.I don't know if any other brand of wireless USB connectors will work any better, but I intend to find out.
sangean support stinks. the ats-909 is a tremendous radio and too bad sangean doesn't back it up with good support. i was afraid to pull too hard on the folddown stand for fear that i would snap the stand off. i sent an e-mail to the sangean tech support to find out if there was any special way to pull down the stand (nothing is mentioned in the instructions referring to this stand.) i never received an answer and after some time worked it out myself. moral: great radio with no backup.
I had to use the tech support and spend over 1 hr to get this Expander to work. Then after about a week it stopped working. Had to call tech support again and after about 45 mins it was working. Then in about a month for no reason it stopped working this thime I was on the phone for over 2 hrs and could never get it working before I got tired of dealing with the support people that speek very poor english. I unpluged the range expander and smashed it. Felt very good to forever rid myself if this junk. I will now buy Dlink.
This is my third hp multifunction. From day 1, I have not been able to copy or scan. Tech support said it was because the power was routed through a power strip, so we installed an outlet dedicated for it. Still did not work. I tried their next suggestion to reprogram the printer; still didn't work. I bought the multi-sided printing attachment soon after I purchased the printer; it never worked. Here I sit today at 5 AM with a (just shy of) 14-month-old printer that will not power on. As far as I am concerned, this has been a total waste of $300 + $100 for the attachment. Tech support's resolution? Send it back 1) at my cost; 2) be without a printer; 3) for an indefinite period of time; and then 4) pay for the repairs since it is newly out of warranty. Wait a second! That's not what I paid all that money for!I have loved hp until this printer. Beyond the exceptional print quality, the one feature that has kept me coming back to hp is their OCR software and the ability to scan printed material and edit the text. Their G-series multifunctions were true workhorses with outstanding scan and print quality.Not this time! If I have to buy a new printer 3 days before Christmas, I'm looking at a Cannon. Bye-bye hp. Anyone want to join me for a burial of an hp Officejet 7110? Just joking....
This product would have been great if it had been clearly marked that you need an Infrared Sensor hooked up to your computer in order for it to work. Some computers come with them, most don't. If you are looking to buy a wireless keyboard with built in mouse I suggest a different product. By the time you buy everything you need to get this one working properly you could buy a nice WiFi keyboard.
I bought the intellimouse explorer 4.0 and the left mouse button began malfunctioning about two months after I got it. By malfunctioning I mean it takes 4 or 5 clicks to accomplish what should only need one or two clicks. If you want a great mouse, I would go with Logitech. My favorite is the Logitech G3. I have to admit that it is a little pricey.....but at least the damn thing works. Microsoft should stick to selling software.
Can look at other options which come with Mobile power cards. Otherwise, you've to buy a mobile power card for this.
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.
got it and plugged it into my computer once and it hasn't worked since. It not worth a dime...very unhappy
Bought this for the Olympus sp-550UZ, which I purchased before the reviews came out... big MISTAKE!!!My experience confirms the lousy reviews... and what this tube could add to this camera???My experience with this camera is: The photos are unsharp/soft and I can't locate a lens hood or filters to protect the lens.I would wait for the Panasonic DMC-FZ18, to come out in October 2007, and wait for the reviews.
If you have a hearing problem 'DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT'; if you don't have a hearing problem 'DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT'. I never know when they are plugged up--I put them under my bed after trying them for the 3rd time.
I bought a Hitachi 53" widescreen HDTV and decided to buy a progressive scan DVD to get the best possible picture. On the surface this model is the best bang for the buck and looks cool. When it's working the picture is pretty good too.Unfortunately it's progressive scan performance ...[is bad]. Every time a scene comes along with lots of action and/or a high amount of white color the picture gets a horizontal black line through the top quarter of the picture or the top quarter starts to shake or the picture simply shuts down for a few seconds like something overloaded. ...Exchanged it for another one and guess what! Didn't waste my time on a third one. ...Don't waste your time with this RCA unit.
I bought this at christmas time last year. It quit working and will freeze. DVD's will play for a second, no sound and will freeze. When I first got it, I was able to play a few DVD's before trouble started, and the machine stopped working. Now all it does is play the start of a DVD, no sound, then freeze up. This is junk and now Im stuck with a broken machine. This product scores below any rate system!!!!
This is a complete hoax, the soft plastic tools were utterly ineffective, the battery never accepted any charging, and was a poor fit once I was able to open my iPod using my own tools. The directions were clearly "computer translated," probably from Chinese, and were more of a commercial for the tacky, cheesy, product.Save your money, a Pet Rock is a better value.
I tried to get this adapter working with my WinXP box and no luck. I upgraded the drivers, tried various configurations, read online advice, and it would still drop the wireless connection after about a minute. Then I tried a D-Link DWL-G122 on the same PC and bingo, up and running in no time and no problems so far. Linksys may make pretty good routers, but this device is just plain clunky and has serious design issues.
It was virtually impossible to apply this screen protector without getting dust or an animal hair caught in between it, creating bubbles you can not get out (I do have two dogs, two cats and I live down a dirt road). I followed directions exactly and tried using scotch tape as well as an air blower while applying this and still could not avoid getting a dog hair or particle of dust stuck to it. After trying to apply it myself and failing I tried to get another person's help and still got bubbles! This might work for someone with no animals and who has a dust free home! I did only pay $1.99 for this plus a few bucks for shipping so I didn't feel too bad when I balled it up and threw it in the trash!!
We bought two of these DVD's from Sams Club because of the great price that they were. We loved them at first, and thought they were very user friendly compared to another higher priced DVD player we had in the past. The first one quit working after about 7 months, and the second one literally &quot;BLEW UP&quot; after 9 months! Sparks, popping and everything. I wish I had read these other reviews before buying. BUYER BEWARE!
Installed fine, rebooted, enrolled new user's fingerprints fine, worked after hibernation fine, failed after first restart. Device manager reported a failed device driver. Attempted to uninstall, reinstall device driver. No dice. Have reinstalled twice more, again works fine until system restarts.No support from APC and could not find drivers at Softexinc. Advise you to pass on this device.
The first unit I received I had to return because it kept cutting out. When the sound was good it was very good, but the cutting out was a big probem. I was sent a replacement with the same problem. Finally returned the unit for a refund.
I bought 4 - one leaked, got only pictures from half of the photos, and they were poor. It was a waste of money.
Great output that will output you to the poor house. Use it only for high quality photo output that you must have right now! But don't throw away your old b&w laser printer. With the high cost and short life of these Epson ink cartridges, you don't want to use this device as a utility printer for simple b&w output. And having more cartridges DOESN'T make it less expensive. But it is a good machine for high-cost high-quality output.
After a few uses, I tried to transfer data to/from this drive and I kept getting an error that it was write protected. A quick Google search showed that I'm not the only one to have this problem. I tried several of the &#34;fixes&#34;, but none worked, so I threw it away and I'm getting something different. Won't buy from Centon anymore....
While installation is a snap, I did not achieve a net gain in signal strength. I am using a Linksys WRT54G router and a Linksys WUSB11 hooked up to a TiVo DVR. The signal was fine until I had to move the TiVo about 30' further away into another room, where my signal strength fluctuates from 5% to about 25%, poor to marginal. I get up to a max of 30% at times with two HGA7T in a Linksys AS2TNC antenna stand, however, it usually hovers near 20% which is about what I averaged before. I plan on getting a Linksys WRE54G range expander, despite the configuration issues. I honestly expected to get much better results with the antennae than I did since all I did was move the WUSB11 into another upstairs room, whereas it had previously been directly above the room where the WRT54G was. I tried tweaking the placement of the antennae and the WUSB11, and the reported results were the best I could do. Some slight movements resulted in poorer reception.
I bought this for the PC in my kitchen because I though it would be easy to clean. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to type on. One has to press each key in the exact center and sometimes repeatedly to get the characters to appear on the screen. Very irritating. I've since removed it, thrown it away, and replaced it the the original keyboard that came with the PC.
Worked great about three days then when I unplugged it, it ruined my HDMI port. I ruined two ports before I realized it was the cable. Hope you do not make the same mistake.
I bought the iPod from Amazon and it was delivered about a week ago. I also bought the Apple Care Protection plan. The product seems to work fine except I am having minor but irksom problems 'navigating' using the buttons and wheel thing. I am using it for an Audible book which is supposed to start where you left off. Well, after 7 hours it decided to start at beginning again. I try fast forward and the thing goes to the next book. I want to just finish the last hour of the one that is being played.So, I call what they call Customer Service and find that they won't give me any advice whatever until I FAX in a copy of my shipping document from Amazon and another sheet with a magic number on it from within the extended service package. They say that Amazon is not an authorized reseller and that they cannot check my order and date of sale from Amazon.I explain that I do not have a FAX machine, and that I will go send the stuff in a few days when I feel like walking that far using my crutches.I think that it is probably a good product, but if you are in any way handicapped and it is not convenient for you to run around to get their service, I recommend not buying it.
I have owned other Epson printers in the past and have had no problems. I decided to replace my old scanner and printer with an all-in-one. I loved this printer when I first bought it in January, 2004 and used it extensively the past year. But, shortly after the warranty expired this year, I began having problems with horizontal banding and skipping. I, too, have changed the cartridges and cleaned the heads repeatedly with no luck. The magenta has completely stopped printing and the blue and yellow still have banding. I have only used genuine Epson inks. THIS IS THE WORST PRINTER I HAVE EVER OWNED. I guess after reading other reviews, I will just have to trash it and buy another printer. I will definitely be looking for another brand!
I purchased this cd player for my car when the stock one stopped working. All I wanted was a simple cd player that plays the radio and cds as well as the stock one that came in the car. This player skips all over the place- on brand new discs with no scratches. The way it's wired it is hot all the time, and it locks up and feels hot enough to burn skin. I ended up re-wiring it so it would not have power when the car was off, and it that took care of it locking up and freezing, but it still skips all over and the sound quality is crappy. I would not recommended this player to anyone. I am replacing this piece of junk with one from a company that makes good products.
I purchased this system three months ago. First impression out of the box are positive. The fit and finish are very nice. The instruction manuel is easy to understand and setup and installation was a breeze. Soundwise it performed very well, just like the previous reviewers have mentioned. It's not like a full blown five speaker system but for the small footprint it a fair tradeoff. Here comes the bad, the dvd player started malfunctioning the very first day. It turns on when it wants too. Sometimes the tray opens somtimes it does not. It will freeze and won't work untill a couple of days later. Customer service very hard to contact and to this day have not resolved.
Ordered this from Circuit City. The wrong model arrived. Instead of Netgear - Switch 8-PRT 10/100+4-PRT POE (FS108PNA), I got model FS108, which does not come with the power over ethernet. Beware.
This dvd player is potentially a great, cheap and versatile machine BUT...The two i bought from Worldwide Distributers were faulty. I have a friend who owns a CH-DVD 300 which works perfectly with my Region 2 (English) DVDs. I have a CyberHome DVD player in England which works perfectly as well. The two machine i received didnt work very well and didnt play some discs at all. This is why i would recommend spending a bit more on another machine. After returning two players i decided to buy a Philips DVP5140 (Multiformat DVD Player with Divx, MP3, Windows Media Support) which with a code to allow it to play all regions works perfectly! It cost $60 with free shipping through amazon so wasn't actually much more expensive than the other player! (See the reviews of this player for the code!)I would also like to say that there was nothing wrong with the service from Worldwide Distributors and that they refunded most of the shipping costs. The problem was ONLY with the DVD players they sent me.
I used to like Sharp before I bought this. I only used it 4 times for about 2 hours total. Still pictures at 1/2Megapixcels is not worth anything these days. From day one, playback sometimes broke up. After 6 months, all I got is 50% broken pictures, and I only playback 3 times. The quality isn't as good as VHS (go figure). I planned to make Dvd discs of my video and it's not worth the VHS tape. It only gets 3 months coverage on labor so I don't think it's worth anything to fix.Reliability [is terrible], picture quality [is terrible], even my VHS cam gets much better outcome without the broken pictures.It will be the last thing I buy from Sharp. I just threw [my money] out of the door, just like that.
I ordered this mouse because I have been using it's parent mouse for over three years and I just loved it. It feels very good in the hand and I just like a smaller mouse.I was thoroughly disappointed in the button functions. The center button can not be used for a double click on this model. I love that feature and if it isn't on a mouse, I detest using it.So my drawer has ended up with yet another perfectly good mouse because they just don't bother to tell you these things in the write-ups.Other then that, I can't report on any other findings, because I put it away before I could throw it across the room.If automatic double clicking is not your thing, then I think this would be a pretty good mouse.I do love the size and feel of it in the hand during use.
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. : (
The back opens at the slightest touch. I am constantly fighting with the mouse and are looking for a much better replacement. The cursor skips and jumps all over the place. It worked great the first couple of months and thought I had a great mouse, after that, it started to act up and replacing the batteries (rechargeable) has not helped the situation. I hate this mouse and I'm glad I bought it on sale for $15.00 but I still feel it was a waste of money.
I could not agree more with the other reviewers. I purchased this a short time ago (not from Amazon, otherwise I could have used these helpful reviews) and I'm so sorry I did. The pictures are fuzzy, the manual is worthless, with precious little information. Forget about the video function - that's even fuzzier and grainier than the "photos" you'll take with this deplorable waste of plastic. This is a pathetic camera at any price. Digital Concepts should be ashamed to have a product like this on the market.
My C30A first wouldn't connect at all, so I sent it back. Bad board, they said. Still wouldn't connect. Bad solder, they said. Now it will only connect wired. I have a 111 (wired) and a 131, both work great, which is why I figured stick with Panasonic. I can't see the difference between the C30 and the other two, so go with them if they are available. Setup isn't too difficult but not exactly PNP, either.
Based on mostly positive reviews I purchased this hair dryer - usually the reviews on Amazon are on target - not this time. This dryer appears to be well built and fits the space on my wall fine but has two major flaws that make me regret my decision to purchase:1. The night light is way too bright.2. More importantly, the air flow on the high setting is woefully inadequate for me!!! Trying to dry my hair each morning during this hot summer has been no fun with this hair dryer barely pushing very hot air at me. It usually leaves me sweating with semi-dry hair.I hate to waste hard earned money, but I'm looking at trashing this unit and finding a replacement (I used to have a Sunbeam model that worked great).Good luck shopping!
I was looking for a low cost alternative. I thought Audiovox was a good name and bought the product based on the name. It worked for about 4 videos and then it stopped working. Couldn't get it to work, no matter what we tried. We returned it to Amazon, and got all our money back, except for a $34.00 charge (not sure what for, but so be it). The package looks great, has all the things you want, a car kit, double headphones etc. It just doesn't work. There are other reviews that said the same thing. I thought I would find out for myself.
The bottom line is that as this unit gets older, playback of commercial DVDs gets worse. I'm not talking about some videophile crap, I'm talking about being able to watch a movie, period.I have commercial DVDs that simply don't play on this unit, or sometimes freeze in the middle of playing. These are not DVD's purchased from some flea market, these are Disney/Pixar and other big studio films purchased at regular retail stores. When the unit was new, the problems only occurred with a few DVDs; now it happens with virtually every DVD.Sony should stand behind these units and recall them.If you are looking at picking one up, new or used, DON'T.
JVC Camcorders are highly UNreliable. Once they begin to display errors, you are done. This may occur very shortly after purchase. I received the infamous "Unit in safeguard mode error E04" and that was the end of it. Got some other errors. I did everything the camera (and instructions) told me to do...change the batter, bought a new battery, cleaned the head etc... But it just does not matter. You will get errors. And once you have these errors, the camera refuses to work. And in some cases, it refuses to simply stay ON long enough to do anything at all, including getting your tape out of it.There are too many other GOOD digital camcorders out there. Don't buy JVC.
I recently purchased a Harmony 670 remote to control a Denon AVR 2308CI Audio Visual receiver and a Sony KDL 52W3000 LCD TV. The remote replaces a MX500 programmable remote which was clunky and not well received by my family.The physical remote is appealing. The initial online setup was simple. The big flaw is in the implementation. The remote never properly changed the input on my audiovisual receiver despite the fact that the receiver was listed on the Harmony setup pull down list. The receiver has a "DVR" output which is not readily visible on the remote. The database is NOT flawless. Tech support is pleasent but useless.Three hours later...still no success.Potential buyers should be aware that the browser setup is NOT, at least in my experience, a panacea!!!!!!Be prepared for hassles and judge value accordingly.I have easily spent more of my time trying to make the remote work than my time is worth for other things.I continue to spend the time because there are few alternatives.If you have little time to spend....hire a home AV person to "give you a remote"Amazon may just get this one back!!!!I will try a little more.
did not work at all. don't buy. i returned and got a discount. would not work with any station. junk
It works OK, but I'm not sure how long it will last since it does not seem very sturdy as the previous reviewer pointed out. The price before the rebate is higher than its competitors, and the rebate is worthless. I paid express shipping rate in order to mail the rebate form on time. The rebate center at New Rochelle, NY received the rebate, and approved it long time ago, but refused to send out the check. Every time I called the center, I was told to call back again in two weeks to check the status. I guess I will not receive the rebate. I read similar comments from another site right after I bought the drive. I'm regretted that I didn't read it before I bought the product. Otherwise, I would not buy it
I have found this unit to be difficult to use and would not reccomend it. Lowrance makes a much better and user friendly unit!
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.
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 (look at the other product links for the same 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).
I bought this yesterday(Black Friday) from OfficeMax.The first one didn't work at all(no light after I plug in the USB port of my laptop), today I went back to officemax and replaced it with another one, that 's the one I am "using". The left botton and right button and the scroll wheel are working, but the pointer dosn't mover at all. I used 2 in a row within24 hours and neither is working properly, I don't think this is my computer problem, I tried it on all my 3 computers, one P4 desktop, one P4 laptop and one intel centrino laptop, any other USB devices work very well on these computers.I suggest you don't buy it, it is cheap, buy you'll waste your money, I am going to return mine, it disspointed me very much.
I`ve had this 3.5mm cable all of 2.5 months and it quit working! How does a ext. head phone cable go bad after limited use and perfect care? The internal conductor wire must be broke on the female end! Just WONDERFUL!! I would not recommend this cable to any one!!
I hade actually bought a supposed Hawking 15db high gain antenna and replaced one of my linksys antennas with it. But, still the signal in my upstairs bedroom was very low. After seeing the cheaper alternative noted by Mr Chow,http://www.freeantennas.com/prod03.htmI made the simple EZ 10 reflector in 5 minutes by stapling some aluminum foil to some manila folder card stock, folding at 90 degrees and placing behind the remaining linksys antenna and.... voila, my signal was immediately boosted to an acceptable level... fantastic... wish I had known about it sooner before I spent good money on that expensive Hawking that didn't get the job done !
If you want to buy an iBook, buy a faster one. This one just can't run any modern software. Heck, it isn't much good for old software. Go for the 700MHZ G3 or don't bother! If you need to run any graphics software then buy a G4. My G3 can't hack Adobe anything! If I could go back I would buy a G4 based Powerbook (I use one at work).
What a waste of a few bucks. I knew I bought an inexpensive filter but please, couldn't you just run a marker around the cut edges of the glass? The edges looked cheap and reflective. Don't make the same mistake, mine is aging in a drawer.
The only good thing i can say about this laptop is that it looks good.They call it a amd turion 64 but it comes loaded with only 32 and you have to download the other 32 if you can find out where.The hard drive is configured for split fat 32 instead of ntfs.The resolution is 1680 x 1050 and that makes every thing super small and hard to read.I didnt think about resolution when i bought mine.I still cant figure out what this resolution is good for.Its not good for gaming or surfing the internet.The display screen is very dim set on the brightest setting.The bluetooth mouse seems to work only when it feels like it.The sound is terrible and has static.I bought mine sight unseen and am very disapointed with it.It has a very high price for such a low performing machine.
There is no other way to put this: as a camera, it is totally useless. It can only take a somewhat useable picture under the most perfect of circumstances, and even then, you are horrified when you zoom in on the pixels. Now, add any kind of unfavorable lighting to the equation, and you end up with TOTALLY UNUSABLE PICTURES. The whites bleed into big blurs, the depth of field is so shallow that all your pictures end up out of focus (and no - that does NOT add a charming bokeh effect at all - it just makes everything look horrible).Do NOT buy this item if you are shopping for a camera. You'd be better off taking pictures with your camera phone, even if it is an old one!If you are after this item for nostalgic reasons, and you have $130 to stick on a shelf, then by all means - it looks nice, and gets a lot of attention from people.
For me this is a useless product. I have many external hard drives that I use for extensive photo and music back-ups.When I plug a new hard drive into the hub it is not recognized. Only way to get it to be recognized is to re-boot.D-link this is insane and a worthless product for me.A worthless hub, I like their router.
Just a quick note how deeply dissapointed we were with the pictures after returning from our holidays, for which we bought the camera.Using only full automatic mode, pictures taken on sunny days outdoors were TERRIBLY, AWFULLY PALE. They were so bad that only a few could be rescued by computer software, by adjusting contrast. Most, 90% were wasted.VERY VERY VERY dissapointed.
Although I could get this to successfully print a test page from my MacBook Pro running 10.5.4, anything else I tried to print only resulted in blank pages. This is absolutely unacceptable and this product should embarrass the software developers at Linksys, especially with the high price tag this carries. I quickly returned the product and replaced it with a D-Link print server that works great from both Windows and Mac. I'm very disappointed with Linksys on this one, as I'm generally a fan of their products.
I have had MANY problems, first with the 520GO, which I had to send back, then they sent me another new 520, which I ALSO had to send back and now they gave me a 720 and it is sitting here, and it does not work. I have spent many many hours with their tech support online and by phone- they are totally incompetent. I have no idea how they stay in business. I have asked for a refund and they just say "We do not give refunds". DO NOT BUY A TOMTOM!!!
First, let me just say that Amazon gets a 5 star rating for their shipping. I use Amazon Prime, and couldn't be happier with it. Everything arrives in two days, for free. In 95% of the cases, no tax either.Now the lens itself. I am a pro photographer and owe it to anyone who considers buying a prime lens to WARN you: if you are buying the lens with the intent to use it between f1.4 and f2.8, there is a high chance you will be disappointed. Both this version, and its high-end sibling, 50mm/f1.2L are surprisingly VERY SOFT lenses when the aperture is wide open - definitely NOT what I expected from a normal prime lens. Some online reviews and Canon representatives at trade shows call them "dreamy", to me they are just plain soft. I have tested two f1.4's and two f1.2's. To me both are unusable, unless you shoot with a closed aperture. My tests were outdoor fashion portraits on a bright sunny day, with plenty of light to let you focus well. For comparison purposes I took a few other lenses with me - my Canon 70-200/2.8L, my 24-105/f4L, and my prime 100/2.8L Macro. ALL of them had better sharpness than the two 50mm primes at their maximum wide aperture, my 100mm/2.8L macro being the sharpest, with the most pleasing bokeh.Auto focus is far from perfect - the lens keeps searching for a while, but is really not that bad after all - especially at that price range. The 50mm/1.2L has a much better auto focus system.The reason I decided to keep this lens my underwater photography. I shoot brides and models - at f8 - f11 - and do not need the narrow depth of field there. The lens performs as expected. Everything is tack sharp there. 1.4 allows for more light to pass though it than most other lenses, and in underwater conditions - where light is scarce - that is critical. Considering it's not that expensive, it's a keeper. I chose it over the 1.2 because it fits my Ikelite housing and the existing port I have for my f2.8 fisheye, so I won't have to invest in extra underwater equipment.
I live in Brazil, ordered this item and ask a friend to pick it up for me.So 2 weeks later, I opened the box, at first the power cable was broken.Ok, just I broken cable. I inserted four batteries and the micro zen, no sound. I push the unit a little bit, I hear the sound, but the remote doesn't work.I would not recommend, unless it works.
I'm a bit of a technophile and I consider myself to be capable with a PC...and I've yet to be able to get this product to work. I've installed the latest firmware release and have attempted to use a few different DVD burning software apps like Roxio (which comes in the box) and BackUpMyPC. I took the list of Preferred media vendors to the store and bought the exact model number of DVD+R media from TKD (one of six preferred vendors proven to work with this device). No success. This could easily be user error. In fact, my next step is going to be to uninstall everything, hardware and software, and just start from scratch. I really want this thing to work as I've only seen rave reviews...and not just on amazon.com. So, even if it is user error, this has still been a real hastle so that's why I gave it a low number of stars.
Product arrived Dead On Arrival...Amazon will offer a full refund, of course, but spare yourself the hassle. AVOID THIS PRODUCT!
(...). I wasn't expecting it to be perfect and it's not. It won't play all MP3 files. I seem to have the most trouble with VBR encoded files but I've also seen some CBR files that won't play. Some of the controls on the player don't always work as advrtised. For example skipping folders works sometimes but not always. It seems like they rushed this one to market a little soon. But if you do a little testing with the unit up front and you're careful with how you encode your files, it's ok for the price I guess.
initially i have my wireless router literally 2-feet away still no signal. i then figured out the software needs to be reconfigured to m1001amazon wouldn't allow me to change the rating, i would give it four stars otherwise
This camera is by far the worst camera i have ever purchased in my entire life! When i bought this camera the pictures that i took turned out to be a diaster. Every thing about this camera is worse than terrible! There is not a bad enough word in the englsih language to describe the bad quality and unrealiblity of this camera! i suggest that if you are intersted in buying this junk, shop around for more choices
Unfortunately, this product could never complete the scan for available wireless networks. It always failed. Therefore, I could never complete the process of hooking it up. I wasted my money on this product and had to go with the plug adaptors that make your electrical wires of the house act as hard wiring.This review won't let me enter a rating of 0 stars but that is what I give it.
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.
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 bought this unit for my wife and we received it this week. It works great. When I registered the unit on line I found that Magellan's website showed there were software updates for this unit (Roadmate 2000). I downloaded the update and after some difficulty I was able to perform the upgrade. I then found that the voice prompts no longer worked. I logged back onto their webpage and found that the firmware upgrade had been removed due to a technical issue they are working on to correct. I verified all of my settings and finally called Magellan support. The support group was hard to understand (they are located in India) and were unable to help me. I asked if this was a problem related to the upgrade since the voice prompts worked fine before the upgrade and they would not say. They asked that I upgrade the unit again (although the screen showing the firmware and OS versions showed the new version numbers) but by this time I was low on battery charge and could not perform the upgrade. This unit did not ship with an A/C adapter. I asked if there was a way to backout the upgrade and he (Tom) informed me there was not. I asked the tech again if this was a known issue and what other issues I might experience with this "upgrade" and after some time on hold he once again was evasive and would not answer my questions. I asked for a supervisor and after some more time on hold he told me one would call me back within 24 - 48 hours. I was not happy with this and said that was unacceptable to which he put me on hold some more after I told him I thought 1 to 2 hours is more along my expectations. He came back and said a supervisor would call me back in an hour. It is well over an hour and no call so far. I tried their Corp office and was routed by an ARU back to India. I called their Corp office again and after attempting the dial by name directory got to a receptionist named Marti who would not connect me to management. She said she would send me to Quality Assurance and they could escalate to management if necessary. I spent about 15 minutes on hold and was finally disconnected. I love the Magellan GPS units and I have three (Blazer 12, Explorist 210 and the Roadmate 2000) and each time I have had to call tech support I am very disappointed. I have to say I will not recommend their products to anyone else since I am really getting the impression they are disconnected with their client base and provide at least some answers.To be fair Tom (tech support) did say the updated firmware will be out within a weeks time. However, until then I have a nice map on a video device with no audible prompts whatsoever. If my wife was not already used to the unit I would pay 100 bucks more and get something by another manufacturer.In summary be careful with firmware upgrades and don't expect good customer service if you need Magellan's help.
Save your money, I've heard $20.00 pairs of speakers with better sound. They have no bass what so ever. It was like listening to music through two tin cans.
Digital Media source sent me the wrong product (a cheaper one) - then informed me that i would receive the correct product and a refund of the return mailing expenses when i returned the incorrect product. however, several days after mailing the incorrect product back, i was notified that i would receive a refund on my credit card. when i emailed digital media, there was no response and to this day i have not received the promised refund for my mailing expenses.
I received this as a gift and within a couple of months the light on the LCD stopped working. It was impossible to read what the machine was doing. We got another as a replacement since it was still under warranty. A little more than a year later and the "new" one is doing the same thing! It is particularly annoying since it also doesn't play each CD and it's very difficult to see if it's even trying to read the CD or not. The remote doesn't work very well--sometimes pressing play will change the function from CD to mp3. I was so excited to have this for my iPod and it's just been a disappointment. I would not recommend buying one of these.
I have own two visioneer scanners, they work for a short period of time them start having trouble with them. Contacting Visioneer is a wate of time, they will try anything to get out of fxing your scanner, which is guarantee for ome year. I will not buy another one, and sugest that you do the same. HP makes a scanner that has a year guarantee and they will replace their scanner.
Even though unit was purchased as new, packaging looked new also - standby button didn't work. Opening up discovered surface rust across everything. While unit does connect to internet, I do not have the standby button avail - the one reason I chose this unit. I don't blame amazon, but I would recommend that no one buy from Silverstone LLC ever. Tremendously dissatisfied and taken advantage of. Avoid this business or you'll get something less than advertised also...
. . . when they "designed" this piece of garbage. I tried my dead-level best for a solid MONTH to like this machine. The happiest day for me was two nights ago when I discovered that I still had the receipt, and could take this worthless thing back to the store!The first problem I encountered was the DVD brand issue. I had gotten a really good deal on a certain brand of DVD+R discs, and was going to use them with this unit. Unfortunately, the recorder didn't like the DVDs (well, it would work with I think two of them, but not the rest). "What brand of blank DVD+R did you try?" you ask. The brand name was (drum roll, please) ILO. Hello? The ILO DVD recorder won't work with ILO DVD+R discs?Well, then I discovered that the TV tuner had a high-pitched tone whenever I tried to watch a TV signal from the coaxial cable connector on the back of the machine. To solve this problem and the problem with the unit not wanting to take my discs, I did my online research and downloaded the firmware upgrade. Yes, not having the proper CD burning software was a problem, but I solved it.The firmware upgrade did NOTHING!!! The discs were still unusable and the unit still whistled at me (and I'm really not all that nice-looking).The very first time I tried to record, I used the timer and one of the discs that would work. I had formatted the disc and set the timer to tape something I was going to have to miss. When time came for recording to begin, the recorder ejected the disc and gave my wife the message that a more acceptable disc needed to be inserted. I missed the first 20 minutes of what I wanted to record.The last straw was two nights ago when I tried to record the final episode of M*A*S*H. I missed the first five minutes because the unit not only refused to format the disc, but took forever to give me the "Unknown disc" error message. I unplugged and plugged the unit back in, as I had done so many times in the past, and then, the next day, told the machine, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," and took it back to the store.I'm now using the RCA DVD+R recorder and VCR combo unit, and LOVING it! It uses all of the discs I bought to try in the ILO recorder (two different brands). It was about $120.00 more than the ILO, but you get what you pay for. The reviewer who wrote that the reason all of these units are malfunctioning is because we're not reading the manuals must have gotten one of the few machines that doesn't have problems. I read both the English and Spanish versions of the manual, and still nada.Save your money. You'll have to pay a little more, but there are much better DVD recorders out there. To be fair, this ILO DVD recorder really doesn't deserve a rating of 1 star, but I couldn't figure out how to give it no stars.
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.
The product arrived in a brown envelope without a return address. One of the plastic containers was broken and the disc was missing. The other three are formatted for IBM compatibles and do not work in our computer. Please credit my VISA $98.94.The product was not what I wanted. I wanted three iomega zip drive100mb for my pc. I did notwant them formatted for IBM compatibles. I see that I ordered three and one was missing. The plastic case was there but broken open. I will send back the two zip drives in the same 9 1/2 by 121/2 inch envelope they came in but I don't know where to mail them. Please credit my VISA $98.94.
It looks good in the store and out of the box but after I hooked it up and starting playing movies it would skip not on everything just certain movies and Tv shows it s a wierd skip ownly happening during scene changes it would leave a &quot;ghost&quot; of the previous scene in the new scene very briefly.I took it back to the store figuring it was just this unit but the next one did the same thing.I cannot recommend this product!
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've owned 3 different PMX 100 headphones over the past three years. The use was intermittent with PMX 60 headphones which are also very good but the sound is not as great as the PMX 100. Problem is, after a few months of use the connection started to tear apart. It's very sad to see this happen three times. I've decided not to purchase a PMX 100 anymore. The durability is a disaster and it's not worth it for the great sound it has.
I bought the larger Canon CD-300 printer less than a year ago for $400. Now, Canon says they will not create an XP driver for it. That is an extremely poor customer server. Anyone making PC-compatible hardware has to be prepared to support it for a reasonable period after they stop selling it. Canon promotes their printers as Microsoft Windows compatible, but the CD-300 doesn't run on the only version of Windows that Microsoft is selling! That is deceptive. I own a Canon digital SLR and digital SureShot. Because of this clear example of how little they care about their customers, they are the last Canon products I will purchase. Today, instead of buying photo paper for my defunct Canon CD-300, I bought the Sony DPP-SV77. It's a great little printer with a pop-up display for much less than the Canon... and Sony has great customer service!
I purchased this cable in the hopes that it would live up to its claims. all of the devices i tried to connect with it came with dreaded green lines. the cable itself is thin and feels a little cheap, for the price I paid, its possible i got a bad cable, or that it just isnt up to snuff. I will be buying another brand even if it means slightly more money out of pocket...
Buyer beware! I bought one of these from a big box store when I saw the low price and wanted to upgrade my old G-class router. The setup was needlessly complex and the signal coming from the DIR-615 continually fluctuated between weak and just under maximum. I suppose I could reluctantly recommend this router for those who just do light web surfing and email, but if you need a strong, fast wireless network for gaming, large downloads, work purposes, etcetera... spend more money on a better quality router.
Like other reviewers I needed a card reader in a hurry, so I bought this POS from a big box store. This reader is JUNK. I repeat, this reader is JUNK. Do not waste your money.Like the title says, it works for short periods (few seconds) then it quits, then starts the process all over again. If you are really unlucky, it may quit, then start up again and REFORMAT the media you have installed, thereby losing all the photos you just took of your family reunion. Don't ask me how I know this. Anyway, to keep your sanity intact, go buy something else, not this junk.
I liked features and size of the product so decided to give it a try despite ~50-50 review here. Player got stuck and started to show broken images in half-an-hour!! I tried second one assuming first one was bad piece... but same problem!! How consistent!!! I have strong feeling that you are really lucky if it worked for you. I have chosen 1 star because that's the least choice available.
I went snorkeling in the Caribbean last week and the water depth was defiantly not over 10 feet deep. Water went inside the case of the camera and had I it developed as soon as possible. Nothing came out. Save your money! Don't buy this camera for snorkeling. I think the camera would have been fine for above water or being splashed with water.
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?
This is not a consumer-friendly device (or manufacturer), by any stretch of the imagination.If I started by counting up all of the time I spent with Logitech's surprisingly adversarial set-up program; added the two (yes, two) weeks I waited for a return email from Logitech's so-called "Technical Support", then tried to balance that against the time savings I'm supposed to achieve by not having to press multiple buttons on multiple remotes, I figure I'll have to wait about 12 years to come out ahead.The device does reset itself and can also change certain configurations in subtle ways that first makes you think you're going crazy but really just makes your previous programming useless.Customer service? You might as well try calling 911 in New Orleans, you'll get through quicker.Best to wait awhile - there's probably a couple hundred monkeys locked in a room somewhere that are bound to come up with a better device a lot sooner than the time it will take for these guys to get their act together.
This item was shipped on Dec 21st but has not arrived at the shipper UPS as of the 26th. There appears to be no method to contact Amazon concerning the missing shipment. The paperwork was submitted to UPS but the item did not make it to the shipper. It was to arrive on the 22nd. I have also been billed for the item.
One of the charging bays always indicates that the batteries in the bay are not in working condition. I'm also getting unusual behavior from the other indicators.I tried the 15-minute Energizer charger, and I'm having problems with this unit as well (see my review for that charger). Frankly, I'm done wasting my time with Energizer chargers now. I've never had these types of problems with other chargers in the past.
Save your money. My best advice is to avoid this product. I plan to return it. You have to put the turntable together. Specifically, you have to put the platter on the turntable and then try to thread the belt around the driver. That's impossible once the platter is on the turntable. Neither is it possible to put the belt around the driver, then try to re-position the belt around the platter.
I read the reviews of this machine and decided to buy it because of the upconversion capabilities and that it was the same brand as my new tv. When I got the player to upscale to 1080p after much adjustment, the picture quality was very good. The audio was also excellent when set to Bitstream instead of PCM.BUT...I found the user interface for this device to be subpar. I set the digital video output of the DVD player (output through HDMI) to Manual and to 1080p. But every time I put in a new disc, it reset to 480p. I then had to toggle through each video setting to get to 1080p. This toggling process wasn't quick, which is what made this a real issue. It would take at least 45 seconds to get all the way up (that's 45 seconds just to touch one button 3 times!). This may not sound too bad but I felt it was a major inconvenience since I would ONLY be using this unit with my new 1080p 52" TV and bought it for its upscaling feature.Another quirk that may have been just a faulty unit issue is that it would not allow me to switch DVDs after having played one. I was watching one DVD, then stopped it, ejected the disc, inserted a new one, and pressed play. It would load for about 2 minutes, finally saying that it could not read the new disc. I then put back in the original disc that had been working, and it did the same thing... showed it loading for 2 minutes, then said the disc could not be played. The only way to reset it was to turn the power off, then turn it on again. If I were watching tv shows back to back on multiple DVDs, you can see how this could get annoying.If you can live with these issues, the output (when you get it where you want it) was very good. However, because my settings were not saved and had to go through a tedious and iterative process every time I put in a DVD, I returned my unit and will be buying the Sony DVP-NS77HB 1080p Upconverting DVD Player.
I recieved gaming speakers. I was searching for "computer speakers" on the amazon site. I was very dissapointed to find that the speakers I received will not work on my computer!! Why would speakers come up on a search that was clearly for computer use, not work on a computer???What to do now???
This is a most useless product and I regret buying it. The touch screen on Garmin products is designed to outlast your desire to keep them. This renders such products as this unnecessary. I didn't realize that the screen protectors would glue themselves to the touch screen so opted not to use them at all. I can't envision a circumstance where I would ever use them.
Unbelievable. My CX5400 has started having the same problems as everyone else has mentioned. I've had mine for about 18 months and now it will no longer print correctly. I had recently changed the cyan cartridge and started noticing problems. It wouldn't print cyan. I did many head cleanings only to waste ink!!! I thought I had just bought a bad cyan cartridge because the other colors printed so I went out and bought another one. Guess what. It still doesn't work!!! After doing more head cleanings and nozzle checks, now none of the colors are printing correctly. THANKS EPSON!!!
This product is not user friendly, goes through batteries way too fast, and after 3 months, is already not working. It does not hold up well at all. The ease of switching modes is none existant and downloading MP3's is complicated. I would not recommend this product and if I could I'd asked for my money back.
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.
Sony has known issues with this TV, and they will not permanently, correctly fix it. Once the warranty runs out, you're screwed! The projection bulbs are $200 so be prepared to replace them. The light module (LCD screen) wil also go bad. Your replacement will also go bad.This TV is not worth owning, and re-consider buying ANY SONY TV since they knowingly sold these TVs with serious design flaws.
My dad bought it so that we (2 PC's and a Mac) could all share 1 printer (HP OfficeJet 5610). It was easy enough to install it on the PC's, but the Mac was impossible. The documentation was incorrect, the CD was useless and Netgear's technical support was a joke. I called them and was told that it was an Apple problem and I should call Apple. Then I emailed Tech Support and they replied but what they told me did not work. Finally I added my printer as an IP printer, using HP JetDirect as the Protocol and entered the IP address and chose my driver and the test page printed!
My Background: University degreed in electonics(1) Problems:Excessive popping sounds. Many reasons and theories on the Internet about popping sounds in wireless headphones. After a great deal of trouble shooting, I found that the power on/off switch in the headband was the culprit. The switch and assembly are as designed and manufactured properly HOWEVER, the switch is 'cheap' and momentary, i.e., when a small plunger in the switch is depressed the power goes on; off when the plunger is released. The switch is activated when the headset is put on causing a small slide to depress the plunger when the headband is set onto the head. Yes I did take it apart. I replaced the switch with an external manual operated on/off switch and the popping is gone. The problem is two-fold the provided switch is 'cheap' and the whole headset mechanism must have been designed and tested by a people with large heads full of hair. I wear hat size 7 1/4 and am bald. When the headset is positioned over my ears, the provided momentaty switch barely closes and any motion on my part causes it to turn off/on and pop. REALLY BAD DESIGN.(2) A tingling shock whenever I picked up the base unit. Plastic case and pretty much DC so why a tingling shock? Yes I took it apart. I found that the component pigtails of the printed wiring board contacted the outer case and that the grounds associated with the RCA jacks connecting the base unit to the TV set were also touching the case. The plastic case is an insulator but is quite prone to electrostatic build up which in turn acts as a conductor between the TV set and itself. Trimming all of the 'long' pigtails solved the shocking problem. Really BAD MANUFACTURE.I DEFINITELY DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS PRODUCT.
It cuts off High frequency range almost completely. I had iRiver FM transmitter for a couple of years until it broke, so i tried this Monster and must say that the transmitting signal is a lot stronger than iRiver and the bass is nice, but ALL, not kidding - all of the treble is gone! the sound is flat! I thought i can live with it at first but then it's so annoying - it is going back where I bought it. And I am placing an order for the iRiver Transmitter. Whoof.
Looks good but looks arnt everyting when it comes to electorinics, and i have had numerous problems with this and its spent more times geting fixed than ive been able to listin ot it. ive had all the same problems as everyone else too!
I had installed half a dozen of WUSB54G adapters, performance is ok while it's working, but it is just not stable enough especially some of the units are so close to the router that shouldn't have any problem.
Eager to protect my newest iPod, I purchased this case from Wal-Mart for less than the Amazon.com listed price.And it was still overpriced.Let me get the two stars out of the way first; this case protects every part of the iPod, right down to the clickwheel. And while this could have been a problem, the wheel is still responsive through it. One star for that.One half-star goes to Belkin for the idea of a case with a caribiner method of pants attachment. I can't abide an armband, and a belt clip is really hit-or-miss with the pants I'm wearing. A caribiner attaches to all sizes of belt loops, and that's a good thing.The other half-star is for the prop-up design idea. Not having to hold the iPod to watch videos is a very nice idea, and they deserve a half-star for trying it out.Now, the bad news. The case is very stiff, and getting the iPod to slide out so one can prop it out is a chore.The caribiner strap (which has the button that snaps the case together in the prop-up position) feels very flimsy. Parts of the strap are already beginning to fray, and I've not even had the case open for 24 hours!The headphone jack opening is extremely narrow, and only seems built to accomodate the Apple-issued ear buds. My Sony over-the-ears-style buds have to be constantly re-adjusted so they are not pushed out of the jack.By the same token, a lengthy fingernail is required to dig into the case to hit the lock switch. My hands are fairly large, even for a 6'1-tall man, and the tiny opening for the button was cumbersome to work around.As it stands, I'm going to use this case until my next paycheck, and then I'm going to buy a Rhinoskin case. This case is not meant for the long haul.
My works bought 3 of these cameras and they gave the IT Department nothing but headaches, they simply will not play the dvds in computers, so basically they are a waste of time. I thought IT may be doing something wrong, or perhaps some works software was stopping it all, so 4 years later I signed one out, brought it home, tried it, no joy at all, nothing doing with drivers or anything. I looked on Youtube, some young lad had a dazzle and so I bought a used dazzle, again, nothing at all. I tried Sony help centre, but after the 5th page requesting my Great Grandfathers DOB and National Insurance number, I gave up. Avoid even buying a used one, for less than a tenner.
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.
Bought this for my wife for Christmas and spent time pre-loading photos only to have the keychain break and the frame got lost within 2 weeks! The buttons are also very cheaply made and didn't work well from the beginning. The photos look good but this is made very cheaply and won't last long at all. I can't even return it because when it broke it got lost!
This cable was completely worthless! When I plugged it in, half of the screen went all static-y. I was very disappointed.
i purchased this dvd player for a trip with my kids to hawaii - they used it on the plane to hawaii and that was it - just after a year i got it out of the cupboard to take on another trip and it was broken - it would not play the dvd - i called audiovox and they wanted over $90 to fix it - what a joke - i barely paid $120 for it - i would never buy another audiovox electronic again - what a waste of money
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!!!
I got these to use when we go kayaking. People should be aware that these have no diopter setting and no center wheel for focusing. Supposedly easy to use because they are permanently focused at long distances. However, they are out of focus no matter what distance you use them. The image is seriously blurry at distances of 50+ feet. I checked online to see if there are hints at using them correctly, but could find nothing. Maybe I just got a bad pair. I will be returning them.
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 have a Nikon D80. I bought the Nikon SB600 to use as a secondary flash, as its description seems to imply. It does not work that way. DO NOT BUY THIS as a secondary flash unless you already have an SB800 or SB900. Sadly, I thought that Nikon products would work together better. I feel cheated and very disappointed by them and this product.
Although these headphones produce high quality sound, they are very quiet. I have a pair of $5 basic headphones that play music louder than these. If you are somebody who prefers to listen to something at a low volume these are probably good headphones, but if you are somebody who likes it loud and powerful then these will disappoint. I got them to watch movies on my laptop but I'm having trouble hearing the dialog sometimes even at full volume.
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 bought this keyboard twice.Because it's very useful and convenient, but easy to break.Two keyboard, everyone have the problem about part of button(2~4) out of work after one month's using.So , Although it is useful and cheap ,but i need to buy it every month---- It is too expensive to use it long time.
I used this camera while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos. Next time I'll buy waterproof housing for one of my digital cameras. These are horribly grainy. All the tricks I've tried to remove the grain leaves a very soft image. All the glorious details of the reef are lost. The only good images are those take above water or right at the surface, but they still have a vintage toy camera look, which is fine if you want ethereal, impressionistic images. Don't buy this thinking you'll capture the wonder of a coral reef.
This item is marked over retail price from this vendor. You might want to buy it directly from Amazon!
To start, to turn it on, the instruction manual says to push the power button "for a few seconds". I've never had it come on in fewer than 15 seconds, and it often takes 30 or more. That's 30 seconds of sitting there like an idiot holding your finger on the button, wondering if the thing is actually defective. Have you ever even HEARD of an electronic device taking that long? Would it kill them to install a simple on-off switch instead?The 5 operating buttons on the back are identically shaped (except for the round power button). This makes it difficult to use since you have to look at the front of the screen and feel for the buttons, usually hitting the wrong one. You end up having to turn the frame over and back many times to go through the menu and make your selections. It's understandable that they'd put the buttons on the back, given it's intended use as a wall hanging, it just would have been more user friendly if they varied the size and shape of the buttons, or their location, so you could distinguish one from another without having to visually confirm it.The manual says that you can download files directly from your PC to the photo frame using a (not supplied) USB cord and a somewhat fussy procedure. I tried this and it didn't work. I ended up downloading my picture files using the same compact flashcard reader I use to download the files from my camera to my PC, and then inserting the card into the photo frame. If you load directly from your camera to your PC you might have a problem.So far, I haven't had the problem identified in one review of having the compact flash card fall through the opening to loosely rattle inside the device, but after reading that and checking the unit, the writer is right. It would be easy to do, and a major pain. You do have to be careful.The menu gives you the options of randomly choosing picture files to display and whether or not to repeat them. It doesn't give you the option of viewing them in chronological or filename order. Because most cameras name photo files with a numbering system, you assume that the computer chip would default to showing them in that order. That's not how this device works. It may be a result of how the computer saves the files to the memory card, but it doesn't display the files in the order they appeared on your PC when you downloaded them. That may not be a problem in some cases, but will be in others.Potential buyers should give some consideration to the orientation of the photo's they may display (portrait vs. landscape). By default, portrait oriented photo's are displayed in landscape format, greatly reducing their size and adding some distortion. The software allows portrait formatted photos to be changed to display in full screen, but it's an 8 step process requiring the aggravating back and forth motion described above and it often doesn't work. It's much easier to do it on your PC (a fact the manual points out). Mixing the two formats is not advised if you intend to hang the frame or display it on a table.A related enhancement would be to give you the option of displaying all portrait oriented photo's and then the landscape oriented ones, although this would only be useful for hand held viewing. If you regularly mix the orientation of your photos, this might be an issue for you.The MosaicView is hardly the " exciting new technology" lauded in the manual, but rather a minor obstacle most users will choose to ignore. After all, why pay a premium price to buy a photo frame with a larger screen, only to display images at a quarter of that size? MosaicView makes the orientation problem even worse because it packs 4 photos on the screen, which just squeezes and distorts the portrait files even more.The stand that attaches to the frame is easy and convenient for landscape view, but a pain to convert to portrait. Instead of integrating that option into the design, you have to remove 4 teeny tiny screws, turn part of the stand platform, and then replace the screws. Unless you routinely carry a jewelers screwdriver, plan on at least a 10-minute job.The power cord is 6 feet long, making it just long enough to reach from your average wall socket straight up the wall for an average height viewer. A few more feet would cost next to nothing and at least give you the option of trying to hide the cord behind a curtain or the woodwork as it works its way up your wall, or alternatively, to pass the frame from person to person while sitting in your living room.After using this thing for a couple weeks, my biggest gripe is that I think the designers really missed the boat on what could be the best use of this product, which is as a hand held picture viewer. IMHO, what this country needs is an easy way to share digital pictures when you're not sitting at a computer. I'd hoped that I could use this as a replacement to prints in informal settings. I thought that at work, in a restaurant, or when I have friends over and want to pass around my latest vacation photo's, I'd be able to pass it from person to person, letting them advance each frame by pushing a button. While you can do that with practice, the power cord and button location makes this pretty inconvenient. If this thing was battery operated and had more user-friendly operating buttons, I think the market would recognize it as the final link in the digital loop, a convenient way to carry and show your digital photos.For those that feel my criticism is misplaced because it focuses on a use not intended by the manufacturer, you're right. If all you want to do is hang this device on the wall and forget about it, these concerns probably won't be much of a drawback. To be fair, the screen delivers very acceptable sharpness at a resolution of 800 x 400 and the small size of the files required at that resolution mean you can pack a lot of pictures onto a pretty inexpensive memory card (one caveat noted below). That capacity is poorly matched to the software's navigation system however, which requires you to move through each picture one at a time if you want to save a picture to the internal memory (on the other hand, the manual gives no reason why you'd want to do that, so most people won't bother). In the final analysis, I think most users will want greater flexibility to use this device as a portable photo album. If that's important to you, you should think about waiting for the next generation.One final note: For users of compact flash cards, a word of advice. The quality of the card makes a difference! I first tried an old Kodak 16MB card because it was large enough to handle the 200 pictures I wanted to view after I saved them to an 800 x 400 resolution, but I noticed distinct digital artifacts making squared lines in circle or wave patterns through what should've been a smooth transition of color in many pictures. At first I thought it was a reflection of the 800 x 400 screen resolution, but after switching to a 1GB Sandisk card, the problem went away. This probably goes for other types of memory cards as well.
Sorry to say this product was an immediate disappointment. Problems with scan quality and software right out of the box. The bundled software is the typical junk that no one would consider purchasing as a stand alone application, thus much of the "bonus" software needed to be uninstalled immediately. Scanner speed is OK, image quality is OK but for the cost of this unit, I anticipated far greater of everything from a company like Xerox. One bright point was that the support was (over the phone) was far superior to any that I have used in years. Prompt, astute, concise answers.
Must be a hasty quality control process (if any exists at all) because it was quickly apparent that the optics were not properly aligned, and given the watertight construction there really isn't a way to adjust the flaw. More favorable reviews from others were probably the result of receiving satisfactory models, which I expect would be a good probability. Just my bad luck I guess.
I have had this computer for 7 weeks, and I've had nothing but problems. I bought it new from Best Buy and because it's past their 14 day return policy, the only thing they will do is take a look at it, IF I BUY their extended warranty.I have been on the phone NUMEROUS times (to a 605 Utah phone number, NOT an 800#) with GATEWAY. Twice within 24 hrs. they told me to run the restore DVD.Do you really think that a new computer should LOCK up EVERYDAY upon booting up????I've asked for a replacement, and Gateway said that I could ship back the computer, and they would fix it.OKAY....What do I do in the meantime for a computer that I need for my work???? Is this a bad joke??It is now Feb. 2009, and I still have this computer. I had to replace every component in it. Note: I had to do the replacing. Fateway sent me the parts, and I was the one that had to become a technician.
I bought one of these exactly a year ago. It was perfect for my needs. I loved it. Then one night I attempted to turn it on, and pfffttthhhtthht. The lights would come on, the fan would start, but it wouldn't boot up. I had tried everything recommended on the HP site, plus additional swearing and prayer. I checked for a solution online - surely, there must be something, right? And there were hundreds, thousands of people who had bought the same computer, and about a year, 15, 18 months in, were having the same thing happen. Turns out this is due to the defective GPU soldered right in the middle of the motherboard. Now, there was a BIOS update that caused the fan to run constantly, which postpones the inevitable until juuuussst after your warranty expires. I took mine to my main nerd to make a backup of my hard drive (which I couldn't very well do after it died) and he confirmed that "yeah, your motherboard is toasted."But since this is a known defect in the NVIDIA chipset, HP will take care of you, right? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH not really. Some people have had luck with case managers or appealing directly to the CEO, but most of us are SOL. They still won't acknowledge that this is a problem with this model. They will deny it to you directly, and claim to have never heard of such a thing. But, as you can see from the other reviews, there are a bunch of us sitting here with $1000+ paperweights, wondering whether HP still wants customers at all or not.So, if you want your heart broken, this is the machine for you!
The VPN causes the whole box to stop working. If you need a VPN look somewhere else. I am considering the Netgear FVS318
unable to connect to video from ipod 4g all i get is sound and that is not what the description say's about the product
If you plan to purchase this item, be sure it supports all the devices you plan to use it for. It provided incomplete support for my a/v switcher, with the result that the device turned out to be useless. Months dealing with tech support resulted in their inability to remedy the problem. I now have an expensive paperweight.
If you have any type of network - don't waste your money. Anytime I turned the phone on, it would drop my network connection. Returning it.
My parents received this frame as a gift and within a week it was freezing. We tried deleting the photos and starting over but it would freeze in the mozaic view as well. After an incredibly negative interaction with Westinghouse we are attempting to return this product to the store the gift giver made the purchase and will purchase a different frame from a different company. With Westinghouse customer service, I will never purchase any product from Westinghouse.
When it worked it was fine, but too often my system just would not recognize it. Only thing to do was reinstall it. But that gets tiring real fast. I'm running XP with a new Dell dual core so its not like my systems out of date. Finally gave up and returned it.
If you liked &quot;Secret History,&quot; then go read it again! Don't read this. This was a hugely disappointing second novel. I loved &quot;Secret History&quot; and its rich characters and yummy details and great plot. This novel just plodded along with characters that you didn't care about or what to learn about. The book crawled along, but the last few chapters were OK. A decent payoff for the labor of surviving the first 400 pages. In a nut shell: Skip this book and re-read &quot;Secret History.&quot;
I purchased this product from Amazon.com. Their sales, product shipping all was excellent. I received the router within 3 business days, at regular shipping. Great...Well, that is when the problems began. The software included with the router did not set up the router properly (I followed the instructions to the letter). Following that failure, I spent over 2 hours with a very patient and cordial Linksys Rep. who helped me set it up...at least to the point that it would let my computers access the internet. The USB port on this unit has proved to be worthless, as I cannot access the additional storage drive from my wireless laptop, or the hard wired PC machine. This port was included by Linksys to add an additional storage device... Using a USB Port on a hub works much better.I will have to call Linksys again to try and resolve this storage drive problem as well as the fact that I cannot communicate wirelessly with my wireless HP Printer. The printer was working fine on the old Linksys Router. If I had it to do over again, I would keep my money and the old router... the set up problems, the lack of performance for the storage port are not worth the additional cost of this router...
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.
Sorry to report that this ink cartridge spilled half the power ink inside, when I pulled the tab to release the ink. I did not pull hard: I have purchased cartridges from retail outlets in the past without trouble. Somehow the tab kept coming out until the ink started to spill out--leaving me with about half or less remaining in the cartridge.
I don't know if is me or the wireless mouse. I recommend to buy with cable.I already put this mouse in my garage sale.
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.
Wow. I wonder if we can get a class action lawsuit against iLive to get reimbursed for or time and travel returning this piece of junk. I was feeling pretty good about it until I put my ipod in it; and then came the hiss. I thought I had rented the movie White Noise. My suggestion is to pony up some more bucks and buy quality.
It ain't the best. If you want something that looks good then find something else.This does the job of protecting the ipod and it's aiite looking.You probably will never use it to keep your ipod standing.I bought it when it was on sale for $1But it looks to be $5 now.Just buy something else with that money
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.
Would not work given the instructions, and I have some IT experience.Called the help line and waited 25 minutes. Spoke to three people on two different occasions for a period of almost two hours. They blamed everything from my computer to the ISP to my lack of understanding. None of the people I spoke with really seemed to understand the hardware or software, they just referred to and read from scripts.Horrible experience. Returned for refund.
this tivo came without a remote hade to send it back and the seller didn't want to give me a refund. had to go to amazon to get my money.
First, I have called them, and the person I spoke to was very friendly and personable. Which is why I'm not giving the service two stars.HOWEVER, before purchasing this, I suggest that you carefully read the terms and conditions. Very few things are covered. From what I can tell, the only thing that would be for the $150-175 range would be a glitch in the actual hardware of the item. It does NOT cover normal wear and tear, theft, or acts of God, for instance.Things are only covered after the manufacturer's warranty ends.Also, it doesn't say that the 1-year replacement plan begins after the manufacturer's warranty ends, so I would wager that it doesn't... I could be wrong, though.
I read four good reviews and one bad review, so I figured I probably wouldn't have any problems. Unfortunately, the one bad review was right on in my case. While this product would have been very useful, and I'm sure it works 4 times out of 5, if you're the fifth time then it is absolutely useless. Lexar Media's tech support even had this cool 24 hour online chat help, but when I actually used it they were not even remotely helpful, and just tried to ignore me until I went away. When I finally made them say something useful, they told me to return the product... So if you don't have any problems returning something if it doesn't work, then go ahead and take a shot, because when it does work everyone else seems to love it!
I wouldn't buy this product again. Its not a terrible product but it doesn't do much of anything. A non-ammonia glass/window cleaner and a paper towel do 100% better. I suppose if you were on the road and had a dusting emergency it might be useful, but other than that its not really worth the money.
I found this unit to be constantly going "off-line," losing its synch with my main wireless access point. I got quite tired of resetting the unit. I don't recommend it.
I'm so disappointed Microsoft decided to discontinue their partnership with Amazon.com to offer MS points and XBLA sales via Amazon.The news is that all that has been transferred to the awful retailer GameStop. Microsoft apparently took their business elsewhere, as will I.I'm never giving Microsoft my credit card info again - they ran up indiscriminate charges and it took me over a week to have sorted out.I trust Amazon with my CC info, but I'm not moving my business to GameStop.I would happily continue to purchase online codes from Amazon, but if Microsoft wants to make my shopping difficult, I have an easy solution.I'm moving my business to Playstation Network, where I can be charged only as much as I am paying, not have to buy "points" with no relation to dollars and cents.FWIW - I only need 30 more MS Points to purchase Ilomillo (yep, about 60 cents). I really wanted to play, but it's Xbox exclusive. Now, the developer will not get any money, nor will Microsoft, and I will be telling all my friends what a failure of a company Microsoft is.I swear, the longer I have my Xbox the worse the service gets. What gives Micro$oft?!?
Didn't like the way these fit in my ear. Sound quality was just okay.
Technical support is (or was ) the best feature of this all in one printer, and UPS delivery. I also purchased a two year extended warranty at Staples where I purchased it and it expired right before the last breakdown I've had with it. If you have technical support help you get it online and operating, it's great and very useful, but once disconnected from the computer, you have to get with technical support to get if functioning properly again. I thought I was paying for a good piece of equipment, not technical support.
Reviewing the FR-300 weather / news radio. Do not buy this radio. It is cheap, made in China, and is a lousy radio. You cannot tune it into a station...it slides all over. The tuning capacity is zero, reception on any band is terrible. The T.V. settings are all mixed up...again, reception lousy. Weather band too. This radio is really the worst....do not buy it. Waste of money....and very overpriced. It does NOT live up to what is written about it. Rating "horrible".....do not buy.
5 reasons why I hate EPSON1. I can't figure out why the print quality is so poor when I print from the computer to the printer (I have a macbook pro, MAC OSX 10.4.11 and am trying to print photos stored in iPhoto and Photoshop Elements 4.0), it's something with the settings, because I have called tech support before and they walked me through it successfully the last time I tried to print photos a few months ago (don't I wish I had taken better notes)2. There is no toll free number to call tech support, so yes, you have to pay for the call yourself, use up your cell minutes, whatever.3. Tech Support won't go "off script" or skip ahead. After 35 agonizing minutes of walking me through the script ("unplug the printer ... do a print nozzle check, now do it again, and let's just do it one more time... or else I (the so called tech support) will get in trouble because the line is recorded") I GOT DISCONNECTED JUST AS WE WERE STARTING TO TRY TO PRINT A PHOTO.4. Tech Support is inflexible. Of course I knew that uninstalling and reinstalling the printer driver (which I had done 3-5 times already) was not the answer but tech support insisted we do it again. So that took an additional 5 or 6 minutes, and I still never got the information I was looking for because we were disconnected. Is it so difficult to tell me what settings are required on the computer so I can print photo quality photos!!5. Tech support is only available Monday through Friday 6 am to 8 pm pacific time, which for a full time working parent of 2 kids under 3 years of age I am lucky to find time to make this kind of a call. Oh yeah, did I mention that they don't even have a toll free number so that after I got disconnected at 8:06 pm pacific, it was too late to call back so I still have my question unanswered and my photos still printing disappointingly.IF someone at EPSON reads this I hope they will consider getting a toll free number to improve customer satisfaction.OK so yes I know most of this is probably user error but it shouldn't take a rocket scientist to print a decent photo from a photo printer, nor should tech support be so costly and unhelpful.
Sent this back the first day picture skips and could not get battery to connect securly. Headphones and bag are cheap don't waste your time or money on this one pay a little more and get a better player.
it's a super idea, but i cannot say it works well. getting a free station is a real challenge, even in the underdeveloped Italy. and if you get one, but you are driving, within 5 minutes (or 5 miles) you lose the signal... however the sound is perfect when you enter into a tunnel.is not good for cars, but works at home, connecting it to the radio. it needs to be improved.
I purchased one pair which lasted a few months before one speaker stopped working. Since they felt great and stayed in my ears I purchased a replacement set. They to experienced the same problem after a few months. I will not be going for a third. I've learned my lesson. I believe the problem to be the wires that run into each ear piece is not secured very well.Try something different. Sorry!
The Sennheiser Earphones were well packed but that was all. The instructions were meager and non-helpful. The item when assembled did not show any sign of charging and operating. I was patient and checked everything many times as I really needed this equipment to amplify my hearing. I tried to reach the Sennheiser Company on the web but was unable. I finally gave up and returned the headphones to Amazon. Joseph Tibbets
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.
Bad experience - returned item - Iomega did not have a clue why the drive wasn't working, and close up shop at 7PM on Friday night - their online tech site didn't work either... I ended up having to restore my main drive and returned the Iomega.... would not buy this drive because of lack of manufacturer support...
The viewfinder is so small that even an adult would have a hard time seeing through it - no chance for a child.
My goodness. These headphones are bad! Got them FREE with some other speakers. They weren't worth the bother of shipping. They belong in the garbage. No bass at all. I'm not an expert at these type of headphones, but these deserve a zero. Horrible.
My player read CD-RWs for about three weeks, then all of a sudden it got picky and only wants to read CD-Rs! I tested the RWs in my portable boombox from Wal-mart that was like 10 bucks and the CD-RWs played perfectly! I bought this Walkman b/c I constantly change my playlists and you can do that as often as you want with rewriteable CDs. If the product doesn't do as it advertises --"plays both CD-Rs and RWs"-- it's worthless in my book. The radio is mediocre.Anyway, if you don't have a problem burning *permanent* discs or lugging around your portfolio of CDs, this thing is good enough, but you may as well buy a "regular" (non-fancy) portable CD player for half the price which does the same things as this $40 one! If you do mind and/or you change playlists as often as you change your socks, join the new millenium and buy an mp3 player instead. I love Sony, but they dropped the ball with this one. (I'm opting for the new pink mp3 Walkman Bean, just as cute, but more functional).
I've just bought this gps , and I'm gonna tell you I'm totally dissapointed with this unit.At the same time my father bought a Garmin eTrex unit and it's much better. I now regret all the fun I've made about his GPS and mine because mine has 18 satellite connection and his just 12. Fisrt of all the Garmin connects in about 45 second while the Cobra in 2 minutes.Meanwhile the Garmin gets 9 sats the Cobra only gets 5. Now I'm working with UTM coordinates and the Garmin shows me all the info I need while the Cobra doesn't.The unit handling is friendly user for the Garmin while the Cobra doesn't.An overall qualification 0 out of 10.
I suspected the TV was damaged, so I tested the device with the cable TV antenna and the image was nice, and good sound. Then I unplugged the antenna and things changed. You must turn the antenna to find signal and have an acceptable image and sound every time you change the TV channel. I recommend an external portable TV antenna with signal amplifier to have better results. If you find one, please let me know because at this point i cannot return the product.
I got this printer with the laptop I purchased. THis one has been pain ever since. I have replaced toner cartridge on it already and I have yet to get a good print job from this printer. Not a good printer.
Please beware; this product does not plug and play for my computer: Inspiron E1505 support by Microsoft EXP. Also the installation diskette does not install a driver, in order to facilitate use of same product. In addition a message related Microsoft Media Center generally appears, however I was unsuccessful in searching the internet for a suitable driver for same external TV tuner. It is very unfortunate that Amazon is associated with this product. I would appreciate some level of technical support regarding same product in order to have the intended service.
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.
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've been trying and trying to get this to work, and it won't.Design-wise, it's awkward: the battery doesn't slip in easily, and there's a little catch on one end that makes it difficult to decide which end of the battery ought to go in first.Secondly - and more importantly - it won't charge my batteries!Well. I'm off to buy a different brand - maybe I'll see if I can get a *SONY* product that will work!
This item is no longer supported by APC. No drivers are available for anything after XP. Worked well...shame they ae not supporting it
item not backlit as shown. very hard to read. item returned same day i bought it, and bought different item.
The sound quality is good and I bought them in a store after trying on several different brands. They sounded the best, but when I got them home and began to use them at 1-2 hour sittings I realized how the ear cans felt uncomfortable. They are rough and scratchy on the ears - takes a lot of the pleasure out of the listening experience. I'm going to have to get some other brand because I don't enjoy wearing these.
As the old adage goes you get what you pay for. As a double insult I bought these at another site for two dollars more. The sound quality is totaly flat. Don't bother. Possibly a child might like these. But why instigate low quality expectations?
I found the software cumbersome, and always used software that came with my Samsung. Scans turned out fine, but speed was slow.After six months of use I started getting error messages. After corresponding with the e-mail tech support, I determined that it is a problem with the TMA lamp. Even though the TMA is in the lid, it involves a problem in the base that disables the entire scanner. I had just assembled some negatives and slides to use with the TMA, but never got to use it before the unit died.The tech support system worked well to pinpoint the problem, but it was some time, a lot of emails, and a phone call before someone told me that it was out of warrantee. (I am sorry, I don't remember all the warrantee periods for everything I buy.) This went on after I had already given my date of purchase early in the process. You would think that HP would train its support staff to notice this earlier.
I loved Donna Tartt's first book, and couldn't wait to buy this one. I certainly wish I had read the reviews, as the reviews on this site are exactly how I felt. I rushed though quite a bit of this book, hoping that it would get better. Then, when I finished, I was left with a strange feeling that I must have missed the ending somehow. What a terrible ending. Do not pay money to buy this.
My review it is only based on the product presentation, because, the product tittle said "HP 49 Tri-Color Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging", for "Retail Packaging" I understand that is an Original Product in its Original Full Color Box, Instruction and son on. I disappointed when I received a small White Bag (protective one, at least) with a sticker that said "HP 49 Tricolor Retail Packaging - NewItem" and the Cartridge inside.If I am wrong with my definition of Retail Packaging, I offer my apologies to the seller but if I am rigth my advice is Consider this Information.I don't send back the product because I am outside of US and is cheaper to me buy new ones with another seller.
I really tried to like this remote. I'm a big Logitech fan (although not too familiar w/ Harmony) and was hopeful that this device would be a continuation of their trend in my book.Unfortunately, all aspects considered, this remote was very disappointing. Considering the cost of the unit, I expected it to work well, as well as have a quality-feel. The buttons felt flimsy and, like an earlier review, it wouldn't set well in the charger (the charging contacts underneath didn't properly meet). As for operation, it worked only Ok. Yup, just Ok. It did, however control a Sony receiver and Motorola Moxi PVR that no other remote would operate (newer devices) but it had an annoying lag-time in the channel-changing of PVR. Even if I got lucky and got the remote to charge properly, I found myself using my stock remotes because it didn't work the way the original remotes did. Also, the button layout is very poor.In the end, I can say I really did give it a genuine chance and quickly found it was definitely not worth the inve$tment. It looks cool, but look elsewhere.
Have spend several hours trying to make this work reliably (surprisingly, with a Linksys WAP4400N access point). It performs way too badly to cost this much.1) Version shipped is 3.1. Linksys' web site does not even list version 3.1 firmware. Last firmware release is for 3.0, back in 2007.2) The configuration utility allows choice of WPA2. It does not work. only WPA/TKIP does work.3) Don't bother with the CDROM. It did not detect the directly-attached bridge. Just use the Web-base configuration tool.4) Even when it connected to my access point, it drops lots of packets. And loses connection after a few hours and has to be power-cycled.This product just is not worth the hassle - look elsewhere. Returning product to Amazon as basically defective.
...but that's about it. The radio hardly receives anything, only about 3 FM stations come in. I know it's this radio that has the problem, since my coworkers can get stations I can't even find on this thing's dial. Since I bought it so I could listen to the radio at work, I'm returning it.I never tried the CD player, so I can't say how that works. It didn't come with an instruction manual or anything at all in the box except for the radio itself - not that I needed a manual, it's a radio/CD player, it's not that hard to figure out, but it shows you the kind of quality product you're dealing with here. Oh, and it does take 6 C batteries instead of the power cord, but because of the way the cord has to plug in inside the battery compartment, you can't have batteries in it in case the power goes out.I guess that's what you get when you don't buy a big name brand. I won't be making that mistake again. I am VERY unhappy with this radio.
Do not buy this mouse! I have not found a PC that it works with yet. The response speed from button clicks is so sluggish, I can not use it. No amount of tweaking the control panel settings will enable this mouse to be useful.
The Amazon description says it should work, the packaging it comes in says it should work, but the antenna connection on the back of my 2003 Focus is much larger. The radio does not recieve a standard antenna plug, either, so I'm still looking for one that works. Im sure this item works fin if it's applied to the right vehicle.
Bought this cable thinking that for under 3 dollars it couldn't hurt, especially after seeing how many good reviews it had. When I hooked it up it seemed to work great. For about a minute... The picture constantly flickers and the sound and video will cut out for a second or two. Also randomly the picture will disappear and be replaced by wonderful rainbow static. Just as randomly it will go away and the picture will be back. It seems to me that jiggling the cable, even the slightest bit, will cause it to malfunction. The only thing I can think of is maybe the small gauge wire that it is made of is broken inside and which is causing a bad or no connection at times. It is very possible I was the unlucky one to receive a broken cable and my case is a fluke. I will say when the cable DOES work the picture and sound quality is very good and I can see why people would be raving about it for the price they are selling it for.I would say for under 3 bucks it can't hurt to give it a try. Pick one up and see if it works for you because if it does work it is quite the steal. If not, well then you are only down a few bucks I guess.
the ink cartridges haven't even lasted me a month, and now 3 colors are out!! The scan function doesn't work either.stay away from epson
Unfortunately, this piece of equipment had to be returned because it didn't work properly. I did call D_link for support and someone spent a bit of time with me trying to get it up and running, however, it didn't stay connected. I even had a computer Tech here for another computer that needed repair and he looked at this connection too and while it was properly connected; it just didn't work. I am not sure if it was the product or just a defective item.
I have had this player for about 2 months. The player would load your disc selections very slowly. For instance, if you are advancing from one menu screen to another this player may take upto 15 seconds to load the next screen. Not only is the player very slow, but sometimes the player will refuse to load a disc. Best advice I can give is when buying a product such as a DVD player is to stick with the big boys. I have also have a Sony DVD player. I bought it about a year earlier. It is faster, has a better image quality, and always recognizes the DVDs.
I only put three roles of film through the camera and the LCD display went out. This controls all other functions and the camera can no longer be used. The company will not cover the repair under warranty and the repair is almost as costly as the camera. I will never purchase another Canon product.
These were a mistake! They are the most uncomfortable headphones ever! I can't really tell you how they sound because I took them of my head in 15 minutes (well, they did sound better than my $20 Sony headphones)and had them ready to ship back a few minutes afterwards. Thank goodness Amazon has a no-nonsense return policy. They might work for some young hip-hop DJ who only needs to hold one cup up to his ear to make sure his noise-makers are still plugged in. However, they will be disappointing to anyone trying to use them in a studio or audiophile situation.
I'm not sure wether its the harware or the software but this device is useless. I am running a freshly installed Windows XP. When I brought it home for the first time and installed the drivers, it crashed my system. I took my computer back to the store where I bought the Belkin and after a day of work they managed to get Windows to recognize it. It worked OK for a bout a month with occasional software crashes and glitches. Software included is quite awful. When I re-arranged my desk and plugged it into a different USB port it stopped working completely. I tried everthing, installing and re-installing software and various tricks suggested by other users on the web...nothing. Software won;t even load up now, windows refuses to recognise it and when I do installation through windows hardware wizard, it crashes. Now when I plug-in the unit nothing even happens. After two days of trying I gave up and assumed it as a loss. Stay away from this one if you are running Windows XP.
I purchased this item because its recommended on Sandisk's website. I did read the reviews of the other armbands sold for the Sansa. All of the armbands, except this one, looked identical and received highly mixed reviews.The cover makes it very difficult to use the buttons. It's almost impossible to use the on/off button or the volume control while the Sansa is in the armband. Also, the Sansa kind of slides will in the armband and ends up shifted so that either the forward or back buttons (depends on which way the Sansa has slipped) end up covered by the fabric part of the holder rather than being under the clear plastic cover.That being said, This armband is very sturdy. One would have to try and rip the part that holds the Sansa (this was a major complaint about the other armbands).It would be nice if also came with a belt clip (which most of the other ones included).Maybe I'm expecting too much from type of product. I've never tried any others. However, since it was the only one listed on the Sandisk website at the time(now there is another one listed also), I expected it to work with the product better than it does. It would get pretty expensive to buy others to compare though, so I'll stuck with this one.
First the good: the remote works well, and is fairly versatile. It can learn any IR device you have, and the online database of ready to go remotes is huge, so if you have lost your old remote, it is probably in the database for you.The form factor is easy to hold and press the buttons with one hand. The keys are back lit, and the full color screen is easy to read.It's rechargeable, and the remote cradle helps you keep track of where you left the remote!Now the less than good:A) The remote does not sit solidly in its cradle - you have to wiggle it to make sure it charges. Even the updated cradle after the recall is problematic.B) The setup software leaves MUCH to be desired: UPDATE: Software still is very poor. below is my recent analysis of the poor software:1) You cannot reorder the devices list - it is created in the order you create devices, and that is the order they appear on the remote. If you have more than 8 devices, then some will be on a second page on the remote screen - while it would be preferable to have certain "hot" devices on that main screen.2) The database if full of commands that don't exist, and that end up on your list of commands for you to delete - and deleting commands, and moving commands around is tedious - in some cases there are 10 pages of "additional commands" on the remote to page through - and to delete them and reorder these commands is simply annoying.2b) Database commands frequently don't work, and commands that should stream, don't stream. (I.e. continuous actuation).3) When you try to create your own device, the software will push a device template on you that may or may not work well.4) You cannot set "evergreen" commands. For instance, the volume +- should be work the receiver volume REGARDLESS what device is active. You can only make this happen as an "activity", and have to individually program it for each activity.5) In general, the software is a bit clumsy to use - it's a Java based app, and therefore does not use the drag and drop functionality of the operating system (Windoze or Mac) - and leaves much to be desired.6) You cannot assign commands to "stream" such that when you hold down a button, the command is continuously sent - this is allowed for volume, but for any other command, you have to pay Logitech $29.00 to set a command to stream.A well designed application would allow for drag and drop command arrangement, setting evergreen keys (such as making volume and mute affect the receiver at all times), Assigning the order of devices both on the main device menu, and while a specific activity was active.7) HORRIBLE SUPPORT. Absolutely useless. And if you ask questions on their user forum with even a hint that you may not like a feature, they will delete your account.At vers 7.7 I'd think it would be a bit more customizable, but they are a long way from an easy to use and highly configurable product.Here are the principal issues:1) General cludgyness: the setup is so terribly long, involved and "Fisher-Price" simplified. It is annoying, cumbersome, slow, tedious, and limiting.Specifically, adding and moving custom buttons, navigating through the "wizards" and trying to find where you have hidden some particular "option" is utterly aggravating. Seriously, you expect us to guess the difference from "Settings" or "Options" ??!?! - how unclear can you get?"Customize buttons" is on the main activities page for activities, but buried in the "options" or "settings" page for devices. The inconsistency throughout the application is aggravating.2) LACK OF CONTROL: you have designed the remote to function around "activities", yet they do not provide full control of activities. WHY? In order to have functions of a certain device available in an activity, then you have to add that device TO the activity.3) CAN'T REORDER DEVICES (in or not in an activity). Okay, so you want us to program the device around activities - but as noted above, even then you do not have accurate control of devices added to an activity.We need the ability to reorder devices when not in an activity, and reorder them separately if desired for each activity. they way you have it now, the devices move all over the place in seemingly random ways, and when you have more than 8 devices it is INCREDIBLY annoying to hunt and find them in some new location each time.Random device positions? Yea, great idea. NOT. This is a horrid "feature"!!4) BAD IR COMMAND DATABASE. Okay, here's a case of quantity does not equal quality. It seems like every user's custom programmed commands get stuck into this database. While this might be an easy way for you to "grow" your database, using the database becomes cumbersome at best. Moreover, many commands are mislabeled, or do not function as expected. It seems that mis-named commands get into the database and never get out.Worse, for use users, there is no way to permanently edit the database to suit our particular device. In other words, we'd like to be able to make our own localized version of a particular device and customize the entire command list - this would not affect your main database, just our remote. This way, everytime we went to adjust the programming of our remote, we wouldn't have to scroll through the hundreds of useless commands that do not apply to our device.5) IR COMMAND LEARNING LIMITATIONS. Yes, you can learn new commands. But you have little control over those commands.For instance, on original remotes, some commands will "stream" a commands when you hold a button down. With harmony, you seem to be able to do that only with volume. A serious deficiency.The only way to get the remote to stream commands is to PAY customer service ($29.00 as of this writing) to set a command to stream - after spending hundreds on a remote, this is ludicrous. There should be an option to stream any command, but again, tis is left out of the software.6) CAN'T SAVE SETUPS. Right, so we make a mistake, but after we re-configure, there is no way to "get back" to a previous programmed state.7) MUST BE ONLINE. If order to program your remote, you must be online, and you cannot work offline to program or configure the remote. Why? why should I have to be online for a learning remote? You should allow for offline configuration, learning, saving, etc.SUMMARY OF FEATURES THAT ARE NEEDED:For the config software: Put all settings for a device in ONE place, under ONE menu. Stop spreading config pages all over the place.Consistency: Chose one term, "settings" OR "options" and stick with it. Put related settings in the same relative place throughout the application.Allow for direct settings controls instead of cumbersome wizards.Allow devices in activities to NO CHANGE STATE when entering that activity.Allow device reordering, both outside of activities, and in each activity.Allow deleting IR commands for a device.Allow "stream" commands (like volume) but for any command (selection choice).Be able to "save as" setups, to store previous configurations.Be able to work offline.Final comment:Seriously, it's 2010 - these things should be self evident. It seems instead that Logitech hired programmers that got fired from Microsoft. Poor implementation, and other much more feature rich remotes out there - I am sorry i made this purchase, and I refuse to ever buy another Logitech product. My encounters with the utterly abysmal tech support have left me less than satisfied.
I suppose I should look on the bright side - it still plays tapes. We got about three months out of this unit before the DVD player quit. Lens cleaning was no help. Over the last five years we've owned a Philips, Sony, Apex, Memorex, and now this thing. I thought it might help to buy one that wasn't made in China, but I guess I should be a good little consumer and just recognize that DVD players are disposable now. I won't, however, be buying another Go Video product.
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 received this product as a gift from my father for the birth of our first child. Within a month, the power/play/record switch began malfunctioning. It still works, but in order to turn the camera off, I have to leave it in the record position and close the viewer. Putting the camera in the OFF position actually drains the battery empty.I sent it in to their service department just before the year was up. (Even though it broke right after I bought it, I was too busy with a newborn to get on it quickly). What I found out the hard way was that they warrantee their product ONLY FOR PARTS for the first year, and labor FOR ONLY 90 DAYS after purchase! They were willing to supply the $140 (!) part, but wanted to charge me $150 labor to fix it. So, in essence, their warranty really is only of value to you for the first 90 days. That's not a big vote of confidence on their own product!I was very polite to them on the phone (I wouldn't want their job!), but nonetheless they were short and snooty (maybe something about living in los angeles?) Bottom line is that for $600 the camera shouldn't break in the first month and their customer service (once you actually get a live person) has much to be desired. I will be avoiding JVC for all future purchases. I have never taken the time to leave an on-line review for anything, but I feel this strongly about this.(BTW, HD camcorder is handy, easy transfer to PC, not great video quality, battery good, their editing software bad).
This mouse feels cheap. unfortunately, CompUSA did not have a unit out for display. Probably done on purpose, because people would probably pass on this mouse if they were to have the chance to play with it. The right and left buttons seem loose to the point that they rattle somewhat. The tracking fails more quickly than my iMac LCD factory mouse. With the iMac mouse, the mouse does not need to be flat on the surface for the tracking to still work - with the Kensington, if the mouse is even slightly off the surface on one edge, there's a good chance the tracking will stop. The power does not stay charged as long as it should. I have a wireless mouse at work that can go months on standard AA batteries. Finally and most irritating, the tracking for the touch &quot;scroll wheel&quot; is not sensitive enough, which means that you really need to bear into the touch panel to scroll, especially if scrolling up.
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 had a problem right from the start. Any time the handheld was powered up by or on the cradle, it would freeze. I had to perform a soft reset to get things going again. I called Palm and they said it was a defective cradle. I sent the cradle back to PC Universe (on my dime - they won't pay for returns, even when they conclude that the item was defective). The new cradle, however, had the same problem. Neither Palm tech support nor the retailer knew about a patch needed to get this cradle to work with my Palm TX. I found it myself on Palm's website and then asked them about it (on the third call). I spent hours trying to get the issue resolved, and ironically it was finally solved by deleting the patch I had just installed. I have had this problem with Palm cradles before (then it was a Handspring Visor, but the same problem).
I purchased this unit about a year ago for my IPAQ 5455 PDA, which is a pretty decked out and powerful unit. I had installed no other programs, so there was nothing else that should have conflicted.The GPS continuously froze and I called tech support. They informed me of a known issue with the software and told me to download a patch. I did so and it helped none. On a 12 hour drive from CT to NC, it froze at least 10 times. I wanted this unit because it was supposed to increase my security by keeping me from taking the wrong turn into the bronx off of 287 in NY that I have often mistakenly taken. Instead, I risked my personal saftey by hard rebooting my PDA at Interstate cruising speed and trying to get this thing working. After it crashed twice, I switched driving positions so I could play with it from the passenger seat while my significant other drove, but to no avail.This unit is supposed to offer great improvements over the 3420 (which was notorious for such problems), but I did not find this to be the case.In order to maintain full navigation functionality, 3 satelites must be within signal range for accurate triangulation of the position, and as many as 12 may be accessed at one time. It took a long time to acquire signal, then it was lost quickly. I have used other (more antiquated) GPS systems that were able to obtain reliable sat signals much more quickly, so I was very disappointed.The software functionality is decent, but that doesn't matter because it crashes so much that it is available only for a limited time.I have since returned the GPS and sold my PDA because the main intended purpose had been for use as a GPS unit. Go with a dedicated GPS such as the Magellan Meridian Color if you want to get into GPS.
The computer is a great idea (well designed all in one, etc), but iChat software is defective as you receive it (and Apple has not yet responding to large #s of user complaints and fixed it). Apple's claims that it is quick and easy to videoconference with your friends/family, etc with these iMacs and iChat are extremely misleading. They should say they are easy to videoconference after you spend dozens of hours network troubleshooting and then buying new routers at each end.Go to Apple's customer support pages and read how users, many of them experienced users, some even computer professionals, have difficulty connecting iChat. They expect you to become a router expert, doing port forwarding, port triggering, etc in order to try and get this to work. Users talk of reinstalling their OSes, changing around their networks, etc, and not getting iChat to work on these machines to videoconference. I finally got mine to work by replacing routers at both ends, to a router that was "iChat friendly". Do not buy this product to videoconference until Apple fixes iChats deficiencies.Sadly, the iChat fiasco is hurting Apple's otherwise excellent reputation, which is unfair to the rest of Apple outside of the iChat programmers.Otherwise the computer works well on word processing, surfing net, etc. If you have no interest in videoconferencing, they you might like this computer. Since I specifically bought 2 of these for videoconferencing, I give them a 1 star.
I purchased this camera from Amazon in June 2003, when it had just come on the market. I decided to buy this as my first digital camera because I had been impressed with the Olympus Stylus 80 film camera I have had for several years (and still do). The stylus digital takes reasonable pictures compared with other digital cameras my friends own, and the battery life is excellent. I invested in the 256MB memory card and still haven't found out how many pictures you can cram on it at normal quality, but it's a lot.I had complaints from the beginning however, about the space of time between my pressing the button and the actual taking of the shot. When you are trying to take pictures of children, the 1 or 1 1/2 second gap makes it nearly impossible to get the shot you were trying to get, and the good pictures I have gotten of my kids have been almost accidental. I was also disappointed to discover the limitations of the included software, which does not allow you to e-mail pictures unless you give Olympus another $20 for the privilege. Frankly, I thought this was a simple gouge, and I resented it.My worst disappointment however, came recently. The camera shut off because the battery was exhausted. However, when I put in the fresh battery I had (and later, the recharged battery I had been using) the camera appeared to have frozen up. The lens will not extend and the little orange and green lights next to the viewfinder flash simultaneously and the camera beeps, a signal which, according to the manual, means that the battery is dead. Well, it 'aint! I cannot get the camera to work and the warranty will not be honoured where I live. This is the only digital camera I have ever owned, and so I cannot make a comparison with any others as to durability, but for cripe's sake, I paid top dollar for this about eight months ago and have treated it with kid gloves. I expected better from Olympus.
The reason i found that the speakers sound really heavy and boomy in the low end is directly due to the fact that they're 12" speakers especially if the amplifier that's running them isn't of good quality. I have set up quite a few systems for people and have had nothing but bad reviews for 12" woofers (subwoofers excluded) versus Excellent reviews for 10" woofers. They seem to throw a punch like none other.
No matter what station you put this thing on, you will get static. I live in an area where there are about 8 radio stations, so its definitely not interference. That static will be magnified because you have to turn your radio up considerably to hear your music. With "smart sound" turned on the transmission will get slightly louder (though still not even close to loud enough) but the volume will fade up and down throughout a song and vary greatly between different songs.After 2 days with this thing I finally broke down and bought the wiring needed to create an AUX port in my car and this device is now just my iPod charger - which it is great at, by the way. The flexible mount is great and my iPod stays nice and snug in the cradle.
This remote, when it works, is incredibly good. Now that I do not have it, I miss it terribly. This remote could replace all of your remotes. So when you want to watch TV with a home stereo system, it controls all of your equipment. It rocks. It has a cradle that allows to recharge the system so you don't have to depend on batteries. It is perfect in a perfect world.In the real world, this will die within a year because the remote's contacts will no longer be able to contact the cradle. Then the battery will slowly die. Then you will have a very, very small brick. Then you will call Logitech technical support and then you will be very, very disappointed. You will wait weeks for an answer. You will get none. You will call them and give Tier 1 all of your information and then give Tier 2 the exact same information. And then you will receive no useful information. And then you will wait. And then you will do it again. And then you will repeat this again and again.[Update] Second charger dies 6 months later.
I ordered what was advertised as a new 6 ft. Fosmon Mini-HDI to HDMI cable. What I received was a 9.8 ft. T-Mobile Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, in a damaged box (torn internal flap) that had clearly been opened and then taped back shut for re-sale.When I attached this cable from my HP Desktop computer to my HP monitor, it did not work, and despite numerous attempts to get it to work, I only got the 'cable is disconnected&#34; message on my monitor.I would advise you not to purchase this product.
I purchased this HDMI cable thinking 'a HDMI cable is an HDMI cable'... Little did I know, there are different versions. The latest and highest quality HDMI cable is currently 1.3c. This is basically a very low quality HDMI cable that does not support high end OLED TV's or 1GB graphic cards. If you have either one of these, I would not suggest purchasing this product! However, if you have a mac and a older plasma TV this will work!
I purchased with the intent of using in my new Mac Mini. Only a 3 days in and I am receiving an error telling me"The EyeTV Hybrid device will not operate because it is connected to a USB 1.1 port". One quick Google search and I found the article below. Based on how common this issue appears to be I will opt to return my tuner. It's really too bad. When it works it works very well.[...]
This case does its job well. It fits into the universal dock without adjustment, which is nice. It protects the iPod from scratches and fingerprints, but not drops. It seems this is the price you pay for a case which shows off the real look of the iPod.I bought an iClear, but was disappointed by the back side of the case. The front end is beautiful, but the back side of the iClear is (ironically) not clear. It's at best a frosty white, which hides the engravings on the back side. More displeasing is the blatant 'Griffin' advertising that takes the place of those engravings. The iClear also shows more fingerprints than other hard-shells.The iClear is hard to remove, also, requiring you to dig your nails or a coin into the slot in the side of the case. Oh, and be sure you start at the top of the case, and not the bottom, or you won't get it open. Odds are, you'll find yourself wanting to clean the iPod itself at least once (or perhaps replace the case) in its lifetime. You have to be careful doing so, though, because if you're too harsh opening it (with nails, coins, etc.), you'll scratch the side of your iPod -- exactly what you bought a case to avoid.You ABSOLUTELY MUST make sure with the iClear that you put it on with both sides facing the same direction. It will happily apply with the back side on upside down or some similar human error, but you'll never get it back off. The first iClear I bought was a victim of exactly that error -- it was placed on incorrectly, and stuck on so soundly that the force required to remove it fractured the bottom of the case's front side.
This is a very small laptop bag. I have a Gateway and the bag was three inches to small. It would be a great bag if they had made it larger. It offers a handle and a backpack option thus giving your laptop &quot;handles&quot; without room for much else.
I didn't this the Facial Groomer was worth it. It's just a tiny razor. That's it. Nothing more - nothing less.
If you like to take pictures with macro lense, it sucks. I've had many canon cameras and this one takes the the prize for worst quality. If you get closer than five inches, the pictures messes up.I've had no other problem with the hardware, though I hate carrying around that dock and it's odd shaped charger. No other charger cable in the world is going to fit! So loose it and you're screwed.oh, and night photos also suck. BIG TIME, even with the flash on.
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.
I purchased this cartridge because it said that it would be compatible with my printer. When I inserted it, my printer didn't recognize it and wouldn't work. I was trying to save money and I guess you get what you pay for. I do have to say that the company was very honest though, when I called them they said that does happen sometimes and they would gladly return it or send me another one. I chose to return the item and get my money back. The money was back in my bank account within a few days.
I bought this ink with the hopes of saving some money. I put the cartridge in my printer and it won't even go through the warm up cycle. This toner is not worth the hit or miss chance you make buying it. I threw caution to the wind when I ordered this product with the number of 1 star review, boy, was I wrong to do so. Save your money and buy the true Samsung cartridge for the printer it may be double the price but it will work every time.
I found this product to be useless I returned it a week laterI was told to wait a week other wise i would have have returned itafter opening the box and reading the fine printTo use this product it must have its own cable boxthis product is non mac compatiblethis product has low resolutionthis product will only work on one Pc at a timeand there is no customer service whatever
This is the second Wireless Mouse that has only lasted a very short time. It is very frustrating to have two decide to quit - the lights are on, new batteries installed but nothing will make this thing work. Have tried it on other computers and the results are the same.
0 stars- Unfortunately I was never able to experience the features of this product as I had QC problems with 2 units. The first time the audio out did not work and the second time the box began to burn up and died after about 5 minutes. In those 5 minutes though the picture was great and the sound did work!
This is supposed to keep messenger bag from slipping off your shoulder. For me, it did the exact opposite. Its big and bulky, uncomfortable. Wearing a winter coat, it just slides right off. So I tried just wearing it without a coat,same thing, slides more than original pad. Save your money, this does not work if slipping is the issue you're having.
At first glance, this seems like a perfect portable music player. Much greater storage capacity than a MP3 player, and smaller than a CD player. The storage media (MiniDisc) is inexpensive. The product specs promise fast transfer speeds.However, you are forced to use Sony's propietary file compression system (ATRAC), and Sony's software. The software is designed NOT for ease of use, but to protect the music publisher's copyright. I don't mind that, I really just want a convenient way to listen to my CD's and music files. The software you must use to transfer music to the disc player is so hard to use, and so goofy, that I have pretty much given up on the player.Transfer speed? It takes about 15 minutes to transfer a CD to the Minidisc, because the files must first be converted to ATRAC format. If you have MP3's on your computer, they have to be converted as well.You might want to convert the CD to ATRAC first, then transfer it. Then you are confronted by one of the protection schemes. You can only transfer the file three times. (Even if it is your OWN CD, being transfered to your OWN player!) After that, you have to re-convert the file. Why three times? Why even limit transfers if you only need to re-convert the file to get three more transfers? Who knows?I am constantly finding more limitations to the software. Re-install your operating system, and the Sony software has to re-configure your music files. You can't re-install the Sony software unless you have an open internet connection. You can't even delete the files on the player unless it is connected to your PC. How could it infringe on publishing rights to delete a file from your player?It is just too frustrating for me. I am fairly "computer-literate", but this is just too time consuming and complicated.What I really think is crazy is that Sony has ruined this player by forcing you to use their software, all to protect music copyrights. However, you can buy a Sony MP3/CD player that will be MUCH easier to use, and play all the music you want with no copyright protection!
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 CD player has no line out jack, only audio out (headphone jack). So, you need to turn up the volume on the CD player and turn down the volume on your car stereo to get reasonable audio quality on your car stereo using the cassette adapter. Unless you keep the CD player connected to a power source (either to car's 12V outlet using the supplied power adapter or 2 AA batteries), it does not remember the volume setting so you'll have to readjust it on next power up. Also, this unit feels flimsy and seems like it won't hold up more than about a month. Only comes with a 90 day warrantee. All in all, a piece of junk. Not worth $60!!
My main problem with Bose speakers in general is that they &quot;color&quot; the sound quite a bit. The whole &quot;Proprietary spaciousness-enhancing circuitry&quot;, in my opinion takes away much of the clarity of the sound. In my opinion, most of the people who wrote reviews here really do not know much about speakers, because Bose have a horrible reputation with audiophiles.I owned and returned these speakers. They are not horrible mind you, but you could do MUCH better for less money. If anyone is thinking about buying these, do yourself a favor and try the Cambridge SoundWorks &quot;SoundWorks&quot; 3 piece system first. They absolutely blow the Bose speakers away and retail for $69.
I've had mine for a few years, but it started off being kind of glitchy within about a year. It just got progressively worse until now it's a royal pain and loses the connection all the time. Apparently, this is a known problem, and they haven't done anything to correct it. It's a lot of money to spend for something that is so poorly made. I guess this way they can get you hooked, and then keep you coming back to buy more.[...]
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).
The short of it: If you can't trouble-shoot your own equipment then forget this thing. It's plug and play on the surface but evil lurks somewhere, inside the unit or the drivers, not sure.The Good:-Performance is great.-Keeps trying to connect to the neighbors network so the range is super (and their network is G only, not sure where their router is but at the minimum 30 feet through 2 walls, a wood fence and lots of foliage).-Nice long cord (5 feet or so) and docking station so can be positioned sorta wherever.-Simple to setup, follow the instructions and 'boom', connection!-Cheap.The Bad:-You get what you pay for in this case.-'Boom', connection! may require a little fiddling in Device Properties but that's standard so not really a 'bad'.-Keeps trying to connect to the neighbors network wiping out the SSID in device settings (finally had enough and told them how to change and hide their SSID and things good now).And the ugly:-Using the boxed drivers V1.0.0.0, utility version V1.0.7.4, firmware V1.0.0.0. Had the thing for a month now and twice already the drivers, for no apparent reason, froze the system and on hard reboot WinXP would lock up to instant black screen while booting and would only boot in Safe Made with networking disabled and normal mode only if the actual USB connection was physically disconnected, not just the stick removed from the base. Fixing this requires booting into Safe Mode minus networking or normally with the plug unplugged and removing the drivers then rebooting and re-installing the drivers. Updating drivers could help the problem but finding them on their website is sorta a nightmare all its own for time limited people.-The SSID wipe never happened until the the first freeze and won't go away.-Prior to the first freeze, on a couple occasions the software would claim the device wasn't present unless I unplugged the stick from the base and plugged it back in.-Device won't run without the shipped software after the first freeze. Can probably fix that but don't have the time.Summary: There's flaws, it's cheap, works fantastic for the most part but when it don't work, at least in my case, nothing else works either. But compared to the card it replaced I still love it. But if you've ever called Tech Support to try and fix a problem then buy something else because this will be a pretty shrink-wrapped box of pounding migrane waiting to happen. Just my opinion.
Like many other reviewers, I had a power outage, and upon powering up, I smelled smoke, and it was coming from one of two Belkin Surge Protectors. Sparks and flames were coming from one unit, which was warped and very hot, with a hole in the bottom. The other unit was very hot to touch, and became inoperable afterwards.
Since I was purchasing online, I decided to go with a pair of in-ear headphones that offered different sizing options. One set of rubber tips fits pretty well in my ears, but I'll echo a lot of other reviewers that the over-the-ear piece doesn't really hold the headphones in place because it's not actually touching my ear due to the length of the metal piece extending up from the part that fits in your ear. But they sound good and I still could live with them, except...I get periodic electric shocks from both earphones. At first I attributed this to the fact that I was creating static electricity because it usually happened when I was coming in from outside and taking off my coat or something like that. I left them alone for a while and then decided to try them again while sitting still. Every so often, for no apparent reason, one or the other of the earphones sends out a little electric current that is as painful as a pretty big static discharge. I've developed a Pavlovian aversion to wearing these earphones because I never know when they're going to "go off". Unfortunately, I'm beyond Sony's very short warranty period, so tough luck for me I guess.
Got a great deal at a B&M; store but it has kept breaking on me. I owned it for only 2 months the first time. I simply pulled it out of the computer usb port and the case stayed in my hand and the chip stayed in the computer! I pulled the data off, put it back together and took it back. With a little convincing, they replaced it and I got to use it for another 3 months before it just stopped working. It didn't come apart, it just stopped being recognized by the computer. I put a file on it, walked accross the building to another computer and the computer didn't see it. I tried it on a dozen computers since and nothing knows it's there. It simply died.Now it's been a whole year since I bought it and I'm finally getting around to using the warrenty to get it replaced again. I've been using my Lexar 1gb in the meantime which I've owned for over 2 years with no problems (and before that, a 128mb Lexar for another 2 years also with no problems). So to me, since I didn't have a track record of misuse, I'm pointing my finger at Verbatim for faulty design.Worse part is, I'll get a replacement but I won't feel safe using it for fear it'll break again. What am I suppose to do, gift it and make it someone else's problem?
I got this today and I was so excited! But it's not working! I tried everything! I want my money back!
Easy to install, but annoying to use. Seems to have a delay before the cursor moves, then kind of catches up to you.
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.
Once again, Sony delivers marvelous hardware with marginal software (see also their line of digital cameras that lacks Windows 2000 support). This player, the physical unit itself, is excellent: conveniently small, well-styled and lightweight, with a nice display for a small device. The sound quality is excellent (good bass!). For the price, a 128meg memory stick would have been nice. I haven't personally purchased a second memory stick yet, but potential buyers should be aware that they can be a bit expensive and hard to find (see the other reviews). Overall, however, I like the hardware and have no serious complaints.The software is another matter entirely. I expected that it would be fairly straightforward to add and remove songs with this device: I assumed that when the player was attached with a USB cable, Windows would simply recognize it as an extra drive, with normal copy/delete functionality. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The only way Sony allows the user to interact with the player is through a software package called OpenMG Jukebox. This Jukebox not only plays songs and maintains playlists, but it also &quot;optimizes&quot; songs in different music formats for use on the player. &quot;Optimize&quot; is a misnomer here, as it implies that the operation is an optional way to improve performance (maximize storage, increase sound quality, etc), whereas in reality ONLY music &quot;optimized&quot; to Sony's proprietary format works on the player.Since the vast majority of users maintain their digital music collections in mp3 format, this creates quite a dilemma. Either the user 1) stays with mp3 and converts songs &quot;on the fly&quot; to omg, Sony's format, as he puts them on the player (this greatly increases the time needed to copy songs to the player) or the user 2) maintains two copies of all his songs, one in mp3 and one in omg (this obviously consumes drive space rather quickly) or the user 3) converts all his music to omg, and is forced to use OpenMG (rather than the mp3 player of his choice) to listen to it. None of these options is particularly appealing.I am torn on the &quot;final verdict&quot; for this product. The hardware easily deserves five stars. As for the software, I sympathize with Sony's desire to fight music piracy (though I think their motives are probably more financial than moral). However, I believe that the protections put in place through the use of their proprietary format do far more to mar an otherwise excellent piece of hardware than they do to prevent piracy. Anyone determined to pirate music can still do so, at the cost of a little extra disk space or a few more minutes, and those users who, for instance, only have mp3's ripped from their own cd's (which does not constitute piracy) are still forced to accept the inefficiencies inherent in any proprietary format. In the end, Sony's software only succeeds in causing music pirates a minor inconvenience, at the cost of giving all their users headaches. So sadly, I must give this well-designed product a rating far lower than it deserves.
first i read some of the reviews, but since i had good luck with the first 100 dvd's i purchase from amazon, well you can imagen what happend, i bought another 100 and im very sorry, so far y have a defect ratio of 50%, this means i burn 8 disc and got 4 costers, stay away from this product, also the real manufacturer of my batch is "DAXON", wich i dont know if whe can sue somebody, i tought i bought tdk, but not, im very disopointed, also amazon should so something about this, in other countries, they put the name of the manufacturer also, you actually know what your getting, for example, the brand states Verbatim but the are manufacturer by Taiyo, and you know this before you make the purchase, this kind of poor management is what kills companys.fallow up: testing at diferent speeds i found out they work great at half speed (8x) and it takes arround 6 or 7 minutes to burn, wich is not badjust in case somebody else has the same problem, you can try burning at a lower speed
...piece of crap I used it MAYBE 20 times in 2 months and it just suddenly quit playing sound. NO response from the company. If you want to throw your money away, just give it to me. I need to buy a new DVD player.UPDATE:I have figured out that if I start a movie and play it for about 5 minutes, the sound finally kicks in. Plus it is ALWAYS at the EXACT same time. For instance, in Finding Nemo, the sound ALWAYS kicks in when Nemo gets stuck and his dad has to help him out (at the beginning). I am a bit more happy because it DOES work, I just have to put in a DVD about 15 minutes before I want to watch it to make sure the sound kicks in.Either way, AVOID THIS AT ALL COSTS!!!!
I bought Phillips brand hoping to get some reliability. From the start this player was so noisy you had to tune it out to enjoy your movie. Then, after 4 months ,the tray refuses to open and close the way it should. You have to push it closed manually and it makes a high pitched noise. If you are even considering purchasing this make and model, I strongly suggest also figuring in the extended warrenty as well, or you'll end up s.o.l.
I have spent hours messing with this machine, trying to get it to work in Bridge Mode with my Apple Airport Extreme and Express wi-fi network at home, and so far it's been a bust. And the circa 2007 interface/firmware doesn't make it any easier. I've owned D-Link products before, and been happy with them, but this is probably the last time I try to save a few bucks by buying 5-years-old refurbished technology...working on a return as we speak.
This was one of the early first XM units, and it has no extra features that all units have. It has a noisy fan. It has a display that went bad in a year and you can't read it anymore. It has NO built-in FM modulator. You have to use the big 'shark fin' antenna with two antenna cables. It appears to have no buffer as it has more dropouts than my SkyFi unit does. Buy the Delphi SkyFi2 or MyFi instead, do not buy this Sony unit. It's the first Sony item I've ever owned that I was really disappointed with. XM radio I like, but this ancient Sony XM I don't care for.
Wanted RJ11 plug (ala Radio Shack's original); received RJ45 plug. Not a biggie, but extra work on my part!
David G is right - Amazon needs to stop carrying this item entirely. I have a TV (9 ft. cable) and a projector (25 ft. cable)connected to a home theater receiver. When only one is connected it works fine. As soon as you try to have both connected none of them work. I am just using it now to switch manually between the two (connecting only one at a time).
I've had my Sirius Sportster for about 2 weeks.The first disappointment was the sound quality. I tried the reciever in two different cars, and both stereos sounded weak and thin like AM radio, not nearly as rich and full as our local FM stations. OK, the difference is not very noticable at highway speeds, but I expected better.Then night came. Even at the dimmest setting, the blue glow from the display lights up the interior like a small TV screen. I found it waay too distracting to leave on the dash, and had to put it down near the floor.Then, we went on a 600 mile trip. If you think it's hard to find a good radio station on the road, try finding a frequency with NOTHING on it. Even with the optional FM antenna wire installed on the unit, any weak signal from a radio station hundreds of miles away will interfere with the signal from the satellite reciever. About the most I could travel was 200 miles before I had to painstakingly search through the FM dial for a frequency with nothing but white noise. Then I had to set the Sirius reciever to the same frequency (it's on the floor, remember?) I needed a co-pilot to operate the thing.I tried Sirius free online service for about three days before choosing them, and I was fairly impressed with the selection of music available. The short periods of time I had available to listen before buying did not prepare me for the endless repetition I found after a few days in the car. I'm a child of the 70's, so I thought "Movin EZ" was great music for a while. It's a huge genre with endless possibilities. You should never get tired of it right? After a few days of listening, it seems they only play Lionel Riche and Barry Manilow. The country music selection isn't much better. They must be making deals with individual performers or something. Such a wasted opportunity.Satellite radio is a great idea, and I'm sure it is here to stay, but I wish I'd waited for it to mature a little more before I bought in.UPDATE:I bought and installed the Sirius FM Modulator ($20). This device connects the Sirius FM output directly in-line on the antenna wire of the car stereo. It has a relay that interrupts the incomming signal from the FM antenna when the Sirius unit is turned on. Turn the Sirius unit off to listen to local FM. All FM interference problems are immediately solved. The Sirius unit will now overpower even the strongest local stations on their own frequency. Music quality is also a lot better. It's now at least as good as the best FM stations, if not quite CD quality. I'd recommend the FM Module to anyone considering a Plug and Play unit. It saved my Sirius experience from total disappointment, My other comments still apply, but at least the sound quality is good now. I'll bump my evaluation up a star.
These headphones are an absolute waste of money if you like any sort of BASS. The lows comes in REALLY lo, like barely audible, whereas the highs and mids kind of pop, creating a VERY TINNY sound, not warm at all. I'm really disappointed I spent $70 on these. The $15 headphones I bought at bestbuy sound infinitely better. If I could get my money back, I would return these in a heartbeat.
compre dos de esta basura haciendole caso a los comentarios y para probar si en verdad influye el que sea un cable caro a uno barato pero en verdad que es un pedazo de basura, lo prove en un ps3 y un wd hd player , uno de los cables no funciono en ninguno y el otro hacia interferencia y se ponia la pantalla rosada y yo que se cuantas cosas mas, asi que por favor no compren esta basura si lo piensan usar para algunos de estos dos reproductores.
So even though the splitter is cheap it is not worth it. About 4 minutes after opening the package the splitter end was broken. This item is made to be very cheap. I was using it to split my one device an xbox 360 to 2 displays, a capture card in my computer and my LCD TV. I did as instructed by the little instruction manual in the packaging saying turn one display after another. At first it worked then the sound cut out and all of a sudden it was a blue snow storm on my TV. I very carefully took the splitter out from my xbox and noticed the casing just fell off the end of the splitter and the wires were exposed. If anyone else is trying to set up to record your xbox to your computer and play without lag and keeping the quality in tact then i suggest an amplifier to solve your issue. I'm hoping this one splitter was a factory defect because if they all break like this I feel sorry for how many people they scam into buying this POS.
Purchased 2 of these units for Christmas gifts. Neither unit would either charge or hold a charge for over 5 minutes. Returning both units today.
Bought this modem thinking "What a deal, it will save me $$ in the long run". WRONG. This thing is garbage and came broken. I just attempted to connect with Comcast on the phone for 1 hr and they could not get a connection. The modem I am currently renting from them works just fine but the second I connected this thing they could not find a signal. Long story short...buy a different modem. What a HASSLE!
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.
Easy to setup, but coverage area wasn't improve too much.
Price and projected reliability highly acceptable. But, compatibility may be a problem with current and future formats.The unit does not qualify as a (DVD+RW/+R and DVD-RW/-R)for Record and Playback. It is a DVD-RW/-R which will be adequate if you do not change equipment or use formats from some other devices.
This DVD is really a hit or miss item. We have two. One works fine. The other freezes and skips. Cyberhome is a bad company. They have poor customer service and will not replace your item without you paying a fee even when it is broken straight out of the box. I made the mistake of cutting off the UPC before playing a DVD straight through so I cannot return it to Amazon. My mistake, I know.
Battery does not provide steady output. So system slows down and even freezes after less than an hour. I am better off with my OEM battery that is so old that it only gives me 30 minutes. That is 30 minutes of reliable power, not drop outs.
I used ours to record occasional shows and play DVDs. All told, we probably used it about 4-5 times a week -- very little for a DVD/VCR. Once we installed it, we never moved the thing, so it was virtually undisturbed. Yet the VCR playback heads went kaput after only 6 months of use.Learn from our experience -- find another brand!!
It was working great for a month. and then it just conked off! My colleague uses a logitech and it's been doing well for a while now. No more microsoft wireless for me!
My mouse stops work after 2 years with no reason. I'm not a gamer and use it so everyday but lightly.However, just last week, I plugged it in my laptop as usual. The light on the receiver has never come back so I think it's the battery. I replaced the battery and it still doesn't help. So I think it's either the loose contact on the stupid designed L-shape receiver or the USB interface that has broken..so disappointing.My other optical mouse, the cheap Logitech wired mouse (300 Baht=US$10) one still works fine after hard uses for several years !! Next time I'd better buy cheap mouse to avoid disappointment, not Microsoft one. The money I paid is not worth the usage, even.
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.
A little over one year after purchase, it won't turn on. Seems like it's completely dead. I tried different batteries with no luck. It's been used gently, and not more than a few times a month. When not in use I kept it in the soft case it came with, inside my camera bag. I did a little reading, and it seems like I'm not the only one that had this problem. It's a pity, this flash was wonderful while it did work. But I would expect a piece of equipment like this to last longer than it did.
This thing works great if you ever get it set up right. The start activity (arguably a very very important step) is horrible if you want to modify it. I had to delete a device in an activity and then reinstall it to change start up activity.I needed to change the settings on the receiver and the tv for roku box. Good luck. It is great if your are very electronically technical BUT if you are not, get ready for some choice works.Help is extensive, not that helpful.
Bought this player for my son at xmas. Lasted about 10 minutes then "file system corrupt". Had a replacement shipped, this time I updated firmware on RCA website (which they claim is the fix) before even using it. Loaded music and got less than two hours use before "file system corrupt". Dont waste your time or money. I have since bought the Sansa E250. About twenty dollars more but it is a great and reliable player!
Broke in about 2 weeks. the wire is very chinsy. sond quality was poor at best. I would recondite a different brand
Like one of the other reviewers, I bought the Canon after a Visioneer USB scanner failed to work with my laptop. The Canon was easy to set up, and it does look great, but the scans are terrible. They have a reddish hue and are very blurry. Forty-five minutes with tech support did not lead to a resolution. I'm hoping to cut my losses and send it back. I've heard of several reports of incompatibility with Win98 but in my case this problem was not readily correctable.
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.
I bought this because all the reviews were great. The problem is, the product specifications on Amazon aren't clear. This WILL NOT work with a Mac. It requires a PC. I even called customer service to verify.In addition, if you have a PC with a CD-rom drive that doesn't pop all the way out, you will not be able to use the installation CD.Unfortunately, Samsung won't accept return items either. So, be aware of these facts before you purchase.
I was very disappointed with this product. Fine tuning is very diffcult and indoor reception is bad.
I purchased this wanting to use it to watch pictures stored on my computer and stream music from the PC. I'm a computer/network technician so I know how to setup hardware/software. This was very frustrating and I fought with it for about a week trying to get it to work right.1. I set it up wireless with a WEP key. I've had to re-enter the WEP key numerous times because when I'd hit Save it wouldn't actually save it, it would just clear it. I had to go into a profile and save it in there and even then half the time it wouldn't stick. After going thru the exact same steps about 6 times, then it would sometimes work. If you have to unplug the unit for any reason, forget it!!! ....have to start from scratch again. Sometimes it wouldn't see my wireless network at all.2. I tried to do a firmware upgrade and it would connect to Netgear to download the updates but then it failed to do the update.3. Interface is very clunky and not easy to get around.4. Remote is very weak...have to point it exactly the right way and within 5 feet of the unit for it to work.5. I am running Windows XP SP2 and I had Windows Media Player 11. It worked with it but the pictures were so small on my 57" Sony HD that you could barely see them. I tried to install Windows Media connect from the CD that came with the unit but it failed. From reading thru the forums I had to uninstall Windows Media Player 11 (downgrade to version 9) and install Windows Media Connect. Then I could see the pictures full screen.Once I got it working, it would work fine for viewing pictures and listening to music. If I left it alone for a while and got back to it, it lost the WEP key and I had to reboot the unit and re-enter the WEP key about 6 times again to get it to work.Documentation on Netgear's site is terrible. I didn't even attempt to call Tech support because they would have no idea what I'm talking about, that's if I could understand what they were saying. That's the problem with these home products (Netgear, Linksys, Dlink)--the support sucks.
I bought these out of CNET's recommendation and I don't know what happened but the plastic casing that &#34;protects&#34; the gold tip broke quite easily while I wasn't using my tv. Lasted less than 2 or three months. I guess it was &#34;You get what you paid for.&#34; kind of thing. My advice: make sure the HDMI cable you buy has a metal casing like the Monsters that replaced them. It's still an annoying fact that I wasted money instead of saving money . . .
Having a separate piece that you have to individually thread the wires through is the worst thing to ever happen to an RJ45 plug. I used to be able to arrange the wires in my fingers, slip them into the plug and crimp - 15 seconds max. With these plugs it takes forever to thread the wires through the near invisible holes in the loading carriage. I will never buy these again.By the way - I tried to rate this item with 0 stars, but Amazon would not let me.
I have to agree with Scipio's review. I have stopped using this mic for a few reasons. 1) I forgot to turn it on one time and lost a lot of valuable sound on my footage. 2) I never know if it is working or not as it doesn't integrate with the camera, so how do I know when the batteries are dead?? Scares me to use it not knowing if its working or not. Sound quality was great for the few times I have used it, but I'll be looking for a hot shoe mic now.
This product is an OLD version. The sound quality is very bad. Could not find a channel that didn't have major background "static". The volume control was poor. Find another way to hook-up your iPod to your car stereo. We returned for a refund.
The ONLY reason i bought this unit when I saw it in the store was for the iPod controller feature. I really looked forward to being able to control my iPod from the deck and hiding my ipod in my dash completely out of sight. Boy was I disappointed! The iPod adpater works and all... but barely. It takes FOREVER to scroll through the songs, artists or albums. Why the hell would Alpine put out a product that has an inferior scrolling mechanism and then lock you out of the iPod so you can't even select songs from the iPod itself? I have over 3000 songs on my iPod... by the time I scroll to the song I want I've already reached my destination... and that's if I even find the song at all! So now what I have to do is unplug my iPod, scroll to the song I want, then plug it back in. (Luckily the reciever continues to play whatever song was already playing when you plug your iPod in.) But again... that defeats the whole point of having the controls built into the deck. Bottom line, the iPod control feature flat SUCKS. The deck features a "quick search" function... but it is uselss... it isn't used to search through artsts or albums... only individual songs and there's no way to skip 10, 20, 30 or 100 songs at a time... only 1 by 1... What's "quick" about that? I have 3000 songs and hundreds of artists and albums and Alpine thinks I'm supposed to go through them 1 by 1???? Another annoying thing about this unit is that when you skip through songs while the iPod is playing, the display just says "song up" or "song down" instead of just showing the name of the damn song! Who thought of that? What possible help could "song up" be to anyone? Just show the name of the song while I'm skipping through... that makes more sense right? There are a bunch of other problems I have with the practicalness of this unit when used with the iPod adapter and iPod... but the sound quality is great which is the most important thing... but then again... who cares if the sound is great when it takes you all day to find the song you want to listen to?
I saw mixed reviews and decided to take the $2 gamble. Apparently some of these work just fine, while others are garbage. Mine works, but only when the plugs are rotated a certain way. Even the slightest touch disrupts the connection and leaves me with static until I readjust. Not very practical. So in other words, I got the garbage. My advice? Spend the extra couple of dollars for a product you know will work.
A huge amount of memory for the price. Pretty slow, but no big deal. What IS a BIG deal is the poor information provided in the Amazon blurb, and on the Verbatim company website, concerning the password protection. This is the only reason why I purchased the drive (actually two of them). The package has the "Password Protection" claim, and just two inches away is the Mac logo. All information provided states the drive is Mac compat. But, only after opening the package and using the drive, I learned that the password protection is good only for Windows systems. A nasty bait-and-switch. I would not have purchased these drives if the necessary information had been provided. There are faster drives for the money, so Verbatim is now on my curse list. The time and expense of trying to return the drives is just not worth the effort, so I will give them away to friends who use Windows systems.
There are so many negative reviews about this product that this one probably doesn't matter. However, I am so annoyed by the short life span of this printer that I hope to drive the rating down further. It was more or less an adequate printer for casual use when it worked. Photos however were just awful. Not worth the cost of the ink for sure. One day the printer started printing blank pages (familiar story?). I found information at http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/28050 regarding the tube problems. So, yes I went down that road and tried to repair it. I spent about 8 hours on it and when it was reassembled there was a new problem. A problem that I undoubtedly caused in the process of completely tearing it apart to reach the tubes. At that point, it occurred to me that it had never been that great of a printer to begin with. Enough! Do not waste your time.
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.
After only a few weeks, the batteries' ability to hold the charge decreased significantly. My Canon Powershot A540 would show full battery at first and then be completely drained after 3 hours of light use. Not good for trips, you're better off buying lithium batteries or regular batteries for cheap. I would not buy this product again.
I used the unit to listen to iPod and MP3 players. The sound was OK at first but soon became weaker. Then, the iPod docking station wouldn't make a power connection. Finally even the MP3 players started to sound like they were &#34;stuttering.&#34; I tossed it in the garbage rather than go through the process of getting it repaired or replaced with the same unit. I purchased a couple of other Speaker Docs. to replace this.Cannot recommend based on my experience.
I had this dvd player for 3 months and within every movie I watched it stopped and began all over again! Don't waste your money! If it was possible to give something 0 stars I would DO EXACTLY THAT!
I paid to have this shipped to me by TODAY. Needless to say its not here. What a waste of $ to rush a product here and it doesn't show up.
This is my second try at this keyboard and probably my last. Everything functions fine but the paint on the a,s,o,i,t,e,m,n wore out in a little over a year. It may be I type too hard but at $150+ each time I'm done.EDIT: The second keyboard lasted about a year with similar results plus a few other problems. I am so done with these keyboards!
As soon as I tried to slide the voltage switch upon unpacking, the plastic switch came apart and popped out. Cheap quality Monster product, with poor plastic manufacturing. They used to make good speaker wires as far as I know. I can't say much for this or any of the other products in the "brand".
As the other reviewers have already noted, this was a tiresome, detailed, lengthy read - and, that was only after reading 1/3 of the book. The prologue was great, but, the rest of the story just dragged on and on and on..... In my long history of reading, this in only the second book that I just couldn't finish..... The only reason I stayed with it for 189 pages was so as to not hurt my husband's feeling on his choice of a Christmas present - he was mislead by all the hype also. Don't bother with this one.
The word "laptop" in the product description may be deceptive. This unit died when attached to a small laptop. It is able to partially charge an iPod through one of two USB ports, after long periods of time charging itself. A year ago, I purchased a Black & Decker car starting batter pack that also was DOA. Obviously, I'm avoiding this brand from now on.
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 have had my player four about 4 months as a gift. i thought it was the greatest little gadget i owned. But two weeks ago it started acting up. At first, it would shut off by itself. Then it began making this annoying noise and not playing the music. The music would probably come on (if it felt like it) if i kept shutting it on and off several times. now it does not come on at all. absolutely no power- and no it isn't the battery. the item was great while it lasted (which wasn't very long) but it was not worth it.
i want my money back if i can not get on line code please hurry i want my msp so i can use them on my xbox 360
I ordered 8X DVD's and received 16X DVD's. I returned the merchandise for replacement and again received 16X DVD's. The description and picture are obviously not correct for the stock number. I would not order DVD's from Amazon if you need a slower speed.
I ordered this cartridge from Printers and Toners in November, and the product came to me with water-damaged packaging, and the cartridge didn't work to boot. Got a replacement, and it was just as bad. I would steer clear of this cartridge since they are not made by Canon anymore. Don't know what it says about the Seller since they sent me a defective product twice, but I would give them only one star as well.Time to get a new printer.
hipzip is probably the best mp3 player there is out ther right now, but looking into the utilities of this device, i see no difference between the hipzip and a cd player besides the no moving parts and the size, besides you still have to change disks too. if you really want heavy music playing time i suggest you go for a mp3 jukebox such as the nomad one which stores 6b, or some others. buy the hipzip or in fact any other mp3 players cuze you think cd's are a bit too big, but thats about it.
It doesn't play well with my stereo system. It is either too amplified or too low for the switch options under the turntable. Other than that, it seems to be a nice turntable and seems to work fine.
I purchased this router after having the Linksys 802.11G product. I was looking forward to the external USB storage connection as well as the suppossed speed increase. I provide IT support for a major corporation and I consider myself to be a fairly advanced user. I made every attempt to make this product work with some stability with absolutley no success. Updated firmware, various configurations of Wireless settings etc. From what I can tell the biggest problem is that this product really does not know how to deal with any other wireless networks that might be near by. I get "Excellent" signal strength, at least that's what the Linksys utility says, but I get only 6 Mbps throughput and the connection drops every few minutes. And yes I found the setting to force it higher. So unless you live on an island with no other inhabitants, avoid this product as though it was the black death.
This item is a rip off, it doesn't work. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. Hopefully the problem with uncontrolled sound levels will be solved when congress passes the CALM law ("Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act"). I had to give it one star in order to write this review, but it isn't worth it.
We had the remote for about a year before it would no longer take a charge. Searching the boards, this seems to be a common problem. Logitech support was no help (and rude on top of everything else) and would not replace the unit as the warranty had expired.
I bought these headphones about 4 months ago. I liked them but didn't find that much of a difference with the sound quality. Also the folding headband function didn't work that well, the thing kept falling off of the back of my head. Then a few weeks ago the real problems started. The headphones would start only working out of only one side, I would spend twenty seconds twisting the jack, trying to fix just to have it stop working again as soon as I moved. Then the headphones stopped working altogether. My reccomendation, take your 25 dollars and by some quality headphones instead of these ones
We bought this vacuum a little over 2 years ago. AT FIRST I loved it. It is very heavy..but it did do a good job. Now that we have stairs to go up it made me not even want to vacuum because it was so heavy to carry up the steps and awkward to carry. We have a german shepard who sheds a lot and it just can't keep up with the fur. The handle doesnt release anymore easily. I have to literally bang it off the ground to get it to release and sometimes even that doesn't work. Changing the bag doesn't do anything for picking up the fur and nothing is clogged in the brushes. I am going to TRY to contact the customer service dept but I'm sure we're past the warranty period. But I just used those words last night to my husband that I hate this vacumm!! I bought a Kemore Quick Clean last night and I love it and it was half the price of this. Amazing on the pet hair. I can't believe what the eureka was leaving behind. Unbelievable! Buy a kenmore instead and save!!
Hola Gente:No way to put inside this case a Lumix LX3, case is a little short.Saludos, Allan.
What could go wrong with an optical mouse? It doesn't track as well as other mice unless its on a mousepad. I've a white melamine laminate desk, and it won't track at all directly on the desk, and on a white sheet of paper, its tracking tends to stutter rather than move the mouse pointer smoothly across the screen. Its fine sitting on a patterned mouse-pad however. But for non-optimal surfaces, its much much worse than e.g. the Targus mini optical mouse. Cleaning the optical sensor didn't help.On the plus side, the cord retractor is smooth, the mouse is comfortable, and the size is good. But for a portable mouse, I'd rather not have to drag my mousepad around with me.
The first time I ordered this product it worked fine. But this time I have to wait for the order to process. It says it can take up to 4 hours. I am very impatient and next time I think I'll just go to Walmart or Gamestop. So bored I need those points for an arcade game. Oh well guess I will have to wait.
Every brand of blank CD-R's have worked for me EXCEPT these disks. It's too bad, because they are really cute and look well made, but they will not burn with my Philips CDRW804.Too bad, I wish that they worked! NOTE: It did work on a newer CD-R burner, it is just the older &#60;16x burner that it will not work on. Thank you.
I, like others, have had problems with this DVD player. It say's &quot;No Disc&quot; every time. I have had this DVD player for a couple months. Went through the online help with no luck. I contacted RCA, and was told it was a problem with the Player, and they would replace it with the same model. Great. Only at a cost to me of $39.95 plus S&amp;H. That's an expensive DVD player. I already purchased this model once, and It's under warranty, then they want me to purchase it again. Duh.
For $5-$10 more than the cost of this drum, you can buy a brand new Brother HL-2070n printer, which includes not only this drum, but also:1. a new 2,000 page toner cartridge (although you have to follow instructions freely available on the Internet to keep the toner cartridge from shutting down after 1,000 pages.)2. a spare printer for free.
I love that this DVD player will show movies that i've burned onto CDs.I hate that the door to load the DVDs broke after a few months, and then I had to lay a book on it so the door wouldn't spring open and stop the DVD from playing. I had to pick at it with a screwdriver to get the door mechanism fixed, but then it just broke again after another week.It's just a cheap, crummy little device.
1. The cord between the two phones is too short.2. The coiled cord connecting the headphones to the ipod is too short3. the quality of the sound produced by the phones is -10.4. The phones leak and fall out of my ears while swimming.
I've bought this mount about a year ago from another site. I use it with my AXIM as GPS navigation system. It was pretty easy to install and use. Sound quality and level is good. I am totally agree with the previous review about all the details. The only thing I'd like to suggest people who have it: never leave it in the car during the summer heat. The PDA holder (racheting mechanism) made from very cheap plastic. When it stopped holding my PDA I took it a parts and found that gear shaft is bended because it was subjected to the high temperature inside the car meanwhile it is side-loaded by the racheting mechanism's spring. In my understanding designer must take in consideration ambient temperature and select an appropriate material for implementation.
I agree with the other reviewer -- these are flimsy, cheap and not worth a penny.
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.
This trimmer is a piece of junk. Pulled beard and fell apart. I would not recomend it to any one.
The LED lamp worked upon arrival but failed after a single day of use. I was attracted by the low cost but I guess you get what you pay for.
I found this device for about $325.00, and needed it for a trip up north,it started out fine at first but when I got into Maryland area it was real bad.Nothing would come up current and I got lost several times.I tried to find ways to up date my device but I can't seem to get anywere yet.If any one can help with this matter please e-mail me at nightworld1313@yahoo.com. Cobra mafg. sure puts a hold on any help,and trying to find updates, try for your selfs, you'll see what I'm going through.
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.
These are horrible. Worst headphones I've ever used. Decided to return them 5 minutes after opening the package.
I bought this and it worked for about 3 hours average. It died and never turns on. I tried changing batteries but didn't help.
I found the armband to be uncomfortable and inconvenient. I think the upper arm is just a bad place to carry an iPod. The added weight is distracting when I'm running. Even worse is any activity that requires me to flex my biceps at all, so lifting weights is out. Put it on too tight, and I constrict the muscle. Loosen it a little, and the band slips off. There is no happy medium. Also, the earphone cord gets in the way more when it's leading from my arm.The belt clip that came with my iPod mini works much better for me. I clip it on the waistband of my sweatpants when I'm working out and it remains very secure, even when I'm running on the treadmill. And the cord stays close to my body, where it is far less likely to get caught on something.The only advantage of this product is that it lets you advertise to the world that you own an iPod mini. Big deal. My armband is destined to be forgotten in the back of a drawer at home.
Channel Master 3010 cannot receive UHF high band stations (channels 7-13)even line of sight and 12 miles from broadcast tower!
I have a Microtek scanner and just downloaded the latest drivers. It turns out Microtek wants a program called Scan Finder to load at every start-up, and there is no way to disable this. The product works satisfactorily, but for my money, I will purchase something else. Something that doesn't create such a nuisance, and isn't so invasive.
The title says it all: Not Vista Compatible. I went to the IOGEAR website, and unfortunately, the last driver they have goes back to 2003 and works for XP. Other negatives: The dongle is so fat that it obscures its neighboring USB ports. There is no LED that indicates whether it is working or not. In short, its an old and inferior product.
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.
If you are trying to connect your laptop or computer to a TV that only has component inputs and no VGA inputs, this cable WILL NOT WORK. I should have read the reviews before I wasted my money on this. You have to buy a transcoder or converter box instead, which will convert the VGA signal to a component signal.Repeat, under almost NO circumstance will this cable let you view your PC or Laptop on a TV screen.SAVE YOUR MONEY (Or spend $150+ on a transcoder/converter box)
Bought because of the numerous reviews raving about sound quality. Plugged everything in and realized that a much cheaper set of speakers I bought for my office at a big box retailer had better sound quality. I was baffled.Returning this item the sound quality is so bad.
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.
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!!!!
I dont understand why it isnt working and i cant find any place to get incontact to fix this.
I bought the device for use in 2005 Nissan Murano. The first device was defective, and the company quickly replaced it. For that, I gave credit to its customer service. The new device works, but the performance is not great. I made phone calls via the device, the listeners complained my voice was too low, especially when driving on free ways. The FM channel has unpredictable static noise while driving here and there. Now I decide to return it. I guess it is the universal problem for all FM-bluetooth devices.
I haven't tried the car charger yet but I have successfully used the USB. I've tried to use the wall charger but it acts like it doesn't fit. I've tried several times to plug it in to the MP3 player and it just doesn't. Great price, if you don't mind rolling the dice on which ones will work.
I liked my first Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse I bought a year ago to use with my laptop so much that I bought two more within the last six months, one for my desktop and one for my business use laptop. The mouse has great features, I liked the small "tail" and the especially the fact that the tail can swing to multiple positions to accommodate other USB plug-ins. However, that swinging tail doesn't seem to hold up for long. All three of our mouses (mice) are experiencing the same problem with losing connectivity to the PC, we can wiggle the tail or turn it to another position and it may, or may not, light its little green "good to go" light. Very, very aggravating, we expected better from Microsoft branded products.
The product itself is fine I know a number of people who own it. However, I strongly recommend that you do not purchase it from this vendor. I ordered it and they cancelled the order without even a courtesy email. I guess its considered good business practice to just let the customer figure it out. If you don't listen to my advice good luck but as for me I will NEVER buy anything from these people again.
Bought their cruddy little DVD player and the sound went out almost immediately.The manufacturers are villains of the highest order.I have plenty of tar here. Anyone got some feathers? Let's run these jerks out of town on a rail.Who's with me?!
I purchased this upgrade kit to expand the memory of my computer. It worked great for about fifteen minutes then everything went black. So it was off to the repair shop, where I was informed the one of these modules was bad and had also burned out a memory slot. Anyone can get a defective item from time to time. This was just really an inconvenient time to have my system down. Not to mention the expense.
Nice package,not for my Z8612. Included battery donsn't fit in camera, camera barely fits in case {with useless belt loop} and dock wont charge non Kodak batteries.Would be nice deal for right camera. Its going back.
Considering this was a rather cheap item...it was still not worth it at all. The receiver malfunctions approximately half the time I use it. The keyboard functions about half the time, and the mouse is just terrible. When by some miracle it functions, it is not accurate at all. Also, the GearHead customer service is ATROCIOUS. I would not recommend this product at all.
Bought this for a Canon A620. Too small for this camera. Can't fit camera much less anything else.
I bought this refill kit without owning the main kit that the refills go into. I have been unable to find the main kit. Therefore, I cannot give this product a fair review, other than it sits unused right now.
What a mistake I made buying this. The tape is flimsy, very thin, but the adhesive is way too strong. It will pull paint from the wall, something a gaffer tape should not do. With a brand I bought before at a major photo brick-and-mortar and online retailer in NYC, I had none of such issues. Stay away.
I was able to program the radio despite the confusing directions in the manual. I live in a city where the weather alerts are broadcast and the reception is very very poor. You can not hardly understand what is being said. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this to my worst enemy.
Received the battery in good condition but the contacts are bigger than my alarm system's connectors. Since I have to replace it right away and I couldn't wait for the respond from the seller's email. I just used the file gently and carefully file down the contacts to fit the alarm wire. It turned out the battery is no good. Alarm system still indicated "Low Battery". Called the company and they refused to replace the battery. Now I am stuck with the battery. I will never deal with this people again.
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.
Super thin...These are sheets of thin poster board that has been punched into the sizes. They tear easy and a waste of money.
I found this dipole antenna to provide equal or worse reception when compared to the "in the box" wire antenna that came with my shelf stereo system.
I have hardly used this recorder-thought new batteries would do the trick-had several mechanical people look at it---it simply won't work! Not happy would like to return item, but its too late
I bought this several years ago at Wal-Mart for about $130.00. It was cheap - then. In its price range, it was the "best" one with a video capture function (although the videos are very grainy). I used it extensively in Paris for a trip to museums, and such. Overall, I was pleased with the pictures ...for a 3.2MP camera, and the 3x optical zoom.But it eats batteries --any kind I threw at it, even after updating the firmware to v1.07.Also, it developed a habit of shutting off at I was reviewing/scrolling though pictures on the view-finder. It now shuts off while navigating, and I need to remove the batteries to reset it. VERY frustrating. If it weren't for that - and its appetite for energy - I'd be fine with it.As of now, I can't trust it to function as my camera.
HP's OfficeJet 7110 all-in-one looked great initially: a reasonably priced machine that prints in color, scans in color with a sheet feeder, copies, and sends and receives faxes. However, four problems arose in practice. First, color printing is often of poor quality because the colors don't quite line up. The 7110 has a feature to automatically align the colors, but this is a pain to use (it involves many steps that sometimes fail to work so you are led through the cycle several times) and sometimes does not help. Second, Macintosh OS X users may experience software problems. At first I could print sometimes, with reboots often fixing an inability to print, but for months now I have been unable to print at all. (I can print on another printer, so the problem is in the 7110's software.) HP's website acknowledges the problem but apparently does not provide a fix. Third, also on OS X, the scanning software has a bug so black-and-white scans take 8 times as much disk space as they should. Fourth, HP's technical support people invariably made excuses instead of resolving problems or submitting bug reports. For example, they found a brochure saying the 7110 scans in color with no mention of black-and-white, and therefore told me black-and-white scans are not supported, despite that their own software has a black-and-white scan button. Overall, I do not recommend the HP 7110 all-in-one for anyone. Windows users may suffer less than Mac users, as two of the four problems mentioned above may not affect Windows users. And eventually, the HP 7110 may be a better proposition, if HP fixes its software problems and overhauls its customer support. But for now at least, I would look for a maker other than HP.
I saw many bad reviews for this recorder but for the price of $76, the cheapest I could find at this time so I purchased it. The remote was not working and could not set up or program. I could open and close the tray from the recorder without the try but nothing else. Had to return to amazon. No wonder the price is getting cheaper but it will not be worth to try this recorder.
I bought this NIKE player right when it came out.I went from tape player to CD player to mini-disc playerto finally the NIKE mp3 player.I use portable audio products when i go running or wheni workout at the gym lifting weights.When I first bought the NIKE player, I thought it wasawesome...1. Doesn't skip (like all my previous portable audioplayers)2. Comes with a belt strap for my arm for running anda belt clip when i go lift weights.3. Easy software for mp3 and cd songsetc, etc...However, there are some major problems:1. the port where the remote control/headphone/andUSB connector plugs into broke within several months2. the plastic casing also broke after 6 months3. And the damn entire mp3 player is now on thefritz and doesn't play sometimes when i turn thething onI say buy a more durable, reliable mp3 player.I recommend the Panasonic sdsv80....it's beenawesome so far.
Purchased to replace a netgear FVS-318 and airlink 101 configuration. Unplugged the netgear from the cable modem, plugged in the dlink. Manual configured dlink as I have a business class link with static IP. Wireless didn't work at first but with a little troubleshooting was able to get a link.With a wired connection computer and a wireless laptop side by side began surfing. Immediately noticed that both connections where having DNS link issues to sites. Would show the site not found and when I refreshed the site appeared. Began troubleshooting by turning off QOS. Improved but only marginally. This is when the trouble began.Started with the manual and discovered how poorly written it really was. User manual is an afterthought, poorly written with many explanations being of the type - "this function is offered but we don't recommend using it". So began looking around the management screen only to discover that menus don't always match functions and specific settings are not explained well by the user manual.So decided to call technical support. Bad choice. First call - change the MTU. No effect. Second call - your firmware needs updating - this despite having run the on-board update utility and it stating I had the latest. Downloaded the utility - which required reconnecting my old equipment up so I could get a stable link. Disconnected old equipment, plugged back into dlink updated firmware (this BTW on a Monday, the router was purchased on a Friday, must have lots of updates). Didn't resolve issue. Called tech support (3rd time) tech walked through every step the first tech did. Explained I had done all those items. Asked to repeat them again. Done, no change. Call again (4th time). Tier two tech support this round, same procedure as before. after explaining I had done the tasks twice, tech decided to escalate. Call new number. Now Tier 3, a real tech with real knowledge. First troubleshooting effort - do the exact same steps as the tier 1 rep had suggested. Back to square one. Try again (6th call) - finally some new ideas. Change the beacon interval and the RTS. No real improvement but it was a new idea. Every call required me to completely explain the problem and answer the same series of questions - this despite having and giving a trouble ticket number to each rep (apparently this doesn't have any info associated with it). So my end result - go back to the netgear FVS-318 and airlink 101 combo.While it is nice of dlink to offer tech support and I appreciate a company that does so - it has to be helpful support not just a script which is what appears to be the only method of help from dlink. Also, some usability studies on the management interface and manual would help their cause. The connectivity issue is well known and discussed numerous times online you would think d-link would resolve whatever the problem is or discontinue the product.D-link dir-615 is inexpensive but in this case not worth the money.
I bought this points card for my daughter to download a game but when i tried to introduce the code it says an error has ocurred.... then i found out that these cards are useless unless you live in the US, i live in Tijuana mexico, and i bought the Xbox live gold membership also on Amazon and works perfect, now i lost 10usd (good i did't get more points) NO REFUND
It's cute as heck but after a week I had to return it even though it only cost me .... That's money that needs to be spent towards a usable camera. What indoor shots I managed to take were dark and heavily pixelated, no matter what quality I tried. Plus until you upload you don't know which shots were actually taken. The shutter speed was abysmal. I couldn't stand still that long, much less a child. Even outdoor shots were disappointing.
I have owned a Toshiba Satellite M45 for about 2 years and it has been nothing but trouble. On the hardware side:1) The DVD player simply fell apart after very little use.2) The computer hangs a lot. I took it apart (in an ESD environment) and a little metal clip fell out. It is supposed to be soldered somewhere but I do not know where.3) It takes 4-5 boots to get the computer to start using the full video screen. It prefers to boot up using a distorted partial screen mode.4) It will not shutdown normally. I have to hold the power button for six seconds to get it to shutdown.5) One of the speakers crackles so I do not use sound.The design of this system is pretty elegant for being a few years old but too bad they built it so poorly.I am an electrical engineer with a lot of computer experience which is the only reason this computer works at all. I would strongly recommend against Toshiba products unless you can and want to work on them.
My Thinkpad G40 crashed whenever I plugged in this card (theCardbus version). I tried updating the drivers, and even updatingthe Thinkpad BIOS, but nothing worked.
I purchased a total of 8 (2-10 foot & 6-6foot) HMDI cables. The 6 foot cable that we used, didn't work.
I tried out the ink cartridge for a deskjet 952c and you couldn't hardly see the print on paper.. not impressed.
Though it's waterproof, I had troubles with this camera while whitewater rafting in Utah during the summer. The plastic housing clouded in the heat, ~94 Fahrenheit (34 Celsius) at maximum. I had to punch out the plastic housing in the lens area with a leatherman tool to make it workable but still couldn't see through the viewfinder. Then it wasn't waterproof!!. We took six along for a weeklong trek and all suffered the same fate. Others on our trip with this model Fuji had the same problem so it wasn't an isolated batch problem. People using a couple of Kodak waterproof models had no problems. The Fuji had no problems in cooler conditions but then again, Fuji engineers should take all conditions into consideration when making such a camera.
This battery was sold as a "package with a SD card for the Canon SD1200 IS.This is not the correct battery for this camera. I found this out on Vacation when the time cam to switch batteries. Needless to say i had some choice word for Amazon at that moment.
The Belkin TuneCast worked okay for the first couple weeks I had it. After a while I couldn't get it to turn on no matter how many new batteries I tried. Even when it did work, the sound quality was not very good. I bought the Griffin iTrip and found it had much better sound quality and was easier to use than the Belkin TuneCast.
First of all the "off" button was in a lousy location. I kept turning it off by accident just holding it. It was also very fussy about what it would play. It also took a long time for it to recognise a cd or mp3. It completely broke down a year and a month after I bought it. Some water splashed on it while I was doing dishes and now only the radio works. I'm surprised because all my other Sony stuff lasted years.
I am not particularly happy with this CPL. It is unable to handle flares if the sun is atleast 45degrees to the lens and there is some sunlight on the filter. My previous filters did not have this problem. Have to be really very careful when using this filter otherwise it would ruin your shot.
Yeah I understand that its tiny and it holds plenty of music..but why would you pay $270 when you could pay the same price and get a 20 gig? I had a mini and I sold it and bought a 20...it just doesnt make sense to me...
I am not surprised by the fact that the professional reviews of this book are competely opposed to the reader reviews. I really doubt if the professionals actually read the whole book. If they had, they would have thrown it against the wall in anger just like I did. I did not expect a typical detective/mystery story, but I did expect a couple of answers at least. The characters are superbly realized, but a story can't be all character and no plot. And if an unsolved murder is the propelling basis for your whole book, you darn well ought to provide some ideas about whodunit. Book is lying on carpet, pages ruffled, will make a good hefty doorstop now.
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.
A good product once you figure out how the shuffle key works. Good versitility allowing both MP3 data, Flash drive data and FM sound. Volume seemed low but I tried other headsets and it seemed to work okay.After 8 months of normal use the LCD panel no longer displayed and the buttons did not work. Contacted Creative tech support and they said I should send the unit in. However, I must also send in a $25.00 Non-refundable check to test the unit. If the unit was bad they would replace it but keep my $25.00. The warrantee on the unit is one year but does not cover labor after 90 days. They recommended I take it back to the store.
Only 5 weeks after I bought this HDMI cable for my Playstation 3, it started to lose its signal a bit. During loading screens the PS3 would lose its signal for a few moments before restoring. I just ordered Sony's own PS3 HDMI/USB 2.0 cable. I will post a comment here on how that compares.
I bought this camera for my daughter for xmas 2004, so it is a little over 1 year old. At the time I thought it was a good value and purchased it instead of an olympus or sony which cost slightly more. Now a little over a year later, the display does no longer works and it will not take any pictures. Of course it is off warrenty, so I went to the Kodak website to see what it would cost to fix it. Their quote was $110....more than the advertised cost on Amazon to buy a new one. If this is any indication of how they are going to compete in the digital market, they will never survive. I am going to replace this camera, but not with a Kodak.
In principle, this a great printer for the Palm, but be aware of the sofware. The printer comes with a sofware that allows you to print only from Datebook, addressbook, todo, and memo. In my case I wanted the printer to be able to print my documents from Quickword, and Quicksheet, multimail. After contacting Sipix, I was informed that I had to purchase Palmprint, which can print documents from Quickword, and for Quicksheet, I find out that I have to purchase Printboy. Bottom line, on top of the cost of the printer, you still have to purchase other printing softwares in order to take full advantage of this printer, which translates into more $$$$$$$$$$.This is absolutely rediculous, it should be up to the manufacturer to supply the proper software that will enable the users to print from any applications that they use. Beside, this printer is aimed at businessman/women, buying a printer that will allow printing only from addressbook, todo, memo, or datebook is by no mean of any help to any business person. The reason I wanted to buy this printer, was to be able to print my documents while on the road (word, excel, e-mail, faxes..)Defenitely not worth the buy, until it is supplied with the proper software that will enable printing from any application.
I got this printer because it wasn't high in price, and I only needed it to print a couple of things every once and awhile. It was working fine until it started pulling all of the paper out instead of just one. It would still print on the top sheet, but it was very frustrating. Also, the paper stand would fall down on top of the paper, thus making the paper bend. Bent paper wouldn't print correctly through the printer, so I had to throw them all away.Not a quality printer even for simple jobs. Not recommended.
I purchased this card so we could take more pictures of my daughter and family over the holidays. It started out like a dream. Then one picture became corrupted. Then more and more each time we went to view them on my brand new Cannon G3. Finally the card would not let the camera turn on. So naturally I called Viking. They said I got a bad card and so I returned it for a new one. Well, we just got the new card Friday. And like a fool, we trusted it to work as we took my daughter to visit distant family. Well, again, we lost one picture. Then three. Then, at the end of the day we were able to save three pictures out of 50. Needless to say I'm greatly disappionted and angry. These are memories we will not get to photograph again. I still have to hear back from Viking for the second time. But I'll tell you this, I'll NEVER buy another product of theirs nor reccomend them. Maybe there is a problem with compatibility between Viking and Cannon? Either way. I'll be doing my best to get my money back.Hey, if you willing to take the chance, buy it. Otherwise, I'd look for a more reliable brand.
These headphones I bought because I figured getting 2 for one would be a great deal! WRONG ! They are horrible for the gym! They simply do not stay in my ears when on the machines...and the sound quality is awful. They're painful as you have to shovehem deep into your ear to try to hear what any sound!
I sent it back because it had been cross threaded and it had finger prints all over it.
Great printer/scanner (the CX7800--don't know where CX6000 came from all of a sudden!)--when it works. Does suck ink... but I was able to print 150 full-color letter-size Xmas cards without replacing cartridges. I am on my second CX7800--the first died after a simple paper jam. The current problem is: I have since upgraded from a Mac G4 to a MacBook Pro Intel-based laptop, and have spent HOURS installing/uninstalling re-downloading, resetting, restarting, etc. to make the recommended "driver" for this printer work, but IT DOES NOT SHOW UP!!! Now I wonder if it really even exists? Epson Support only repeats its same incomplete instructions without addressing the issue. I give up... and am on the lookout for a better solution from another company. Epson had its chances...
The cable I bought had audio problems with my Ps3. I was really disappointed when it stopped working because the price of this was so cheap.
Easy to set up. Works great for a while. After a few months I had the same issue getting it to sit in the charging cradle properly as everyone else seems to have. Also after a while, some of the button stopped working. For the money, it should be built better. I would recommend looking for a different model remote. You'll be happy as first, but long term it will disappoint.
This is a nice keyboard for any area where spills occur frequently, but the layout and design of the keys make it unsuitable for regular use. The 'wake', 'sleep' and 'power' keys are just above the numeric keypad and just to the right of the pause key. I keep trying to pause my favorite game and keep winding up in the hell that is sleep/wake mode. The keys require an inordinate amount of force to use. The backspace and delete keys are actually smaller than the alphabetical keys, making them much harder to find when you make a mistake.This is the perfect keybord for any unusually strong, thin-fingered flawless typists or for anyone who really has to type while in the bath tub. For the rest of us, this is more of a novelty item.
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.
This card worked great for about 4 or 5 months with no problems and I was very happy with it. Then, every so often, it would either fail to save a picture correctly, or pictures already on the card would get corrupted when new ones were taken. Now when I use it, about every 4rd or 5th shot is ruined. This is with a Canon S45. So, I'm quite unhappy with it and am forced to buy a new card. I wish I had ponied up the dough for a better card in the first place. I will probably try a Lexar or Simpletech.
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!
I ordered & received a Pocket LOOX N 100 Series mobile navigator GPS. I cannot get it to work and 2 friends have worked woith it and still it doesn't work. The directions are on a DVD that requires a DVD addition on my computer which i don't have or have any need of for $30 - $40. So I have no way to try to solve the problem. I am going to call the Electronic Direct people and try to either get better instruction material or sent the whole thing back !! Gloria Putney
I spend $30 returning the scanner. The scanner won't scan image of document only to Word File. Then some of the images does not scan too well. Emailed Customer Service. Took them FIVE days just to ask me what my problem was. Got so FRUSTRATED returned the product. Never have to return an Electronic product , so my husband threw away box. End up having to spend $30 just repacking and reshipping. Save the boxes! Don't think I will buy from unknown maker. Stick to HP's or well known brand!
I purchased a Westinghouse TV and one day it would not power on. I took it to a trusted repair shop who would not look at it because they said you can't get parts for ANY Westinghouse TVs. They did verify the power supply worked. Called Westinghouse to get it repaired. They won't repair it because they decided it has been out of warranty for 50 wks, though I haven't had the TV for 2 years. I offered to pay for the repair, but they won't let me ship it because it might get damaged. If it were under warranty, it could be shipped, go figure. I'm taking the repair shops advice and not purchasing another Westinghouse.
I bought one from circuit city and hooked up in my home. In Store, it sounded great, but in home it is not really. What I realized is because of the selective clips, it sounded great in stores.In the Bose Outlet Stores, they will show a demo in a soundproof room with proper speaker adjustment. It requires a kind of closed rectangle shape room. In real life, not all the apartments will be having this kind of living room. That is why you wont find any bose stores in town.Many of the remote control functions are missing in the system including Closed Caption, Slow, XX Frame forwarding, eject and etc. All these are there in $35 DVD Player.Overall I dont recommend this system. I had Panasonic scht900, paid about $500. Definately there is diffrence between the panasonic one and bose one, but I dont feel its worth for that money. Dont go for it.
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.
I have had my Kodak Z712 IS for about 2 years. I love the camera. The quality of the pictures, the "reach" of the zoom, the fast recovery after shots, and the effectiveness of the stability feature are all incredible. I have no issues with the camera. Finding a battery to use and a way to charge it takes a lot longer than it should. I ended up with a non-Kodak solution because Kodak's solution wasn't shipping when I bought my camera.The real issue that I've had with Kodak started when the rubber-like eyepiece protector on my camera came loose from the body. It has no function except to look nice and possibly protect your eye from sharp edges.Kodak service is inexcusably bad. First, I could not understand the person who finally answered the phone. Second, Kodak's answer to all problems is that I have to pay $100 plus $10.95 shipping and handling and ship the camera to Kodak. They will not offer any help or discussion. They do not have any technical people answering the phone.There is no excuse for this policy in today's world. There is no way to complain. Kodak doesn't care about their consumer.Bottom line... it's a great camera if you are prepared to throw it away when service is needed.
Most reviews here say that the bag is too small for the S2 IS. I have to refine this:- This bag is designed by Canon for its specific camera, the S2 IS. And yes, the camera fits in perfectly.- People complained that there is no strap come with it. Or they could not stuff the original strap (which came with the camera) in to the bag. Look, two negatives actually make it a positive. If you keep the strap with the camera and loop it over the lit of the bag, it is now the strap of the whole thing and you don't have to put the strap inside the bag. And I think that is what Canon Company meant.Well, what I said above doesn't mean that I support this bag. Because beside the camera and the strap, you surely will have some lens, filters, batteries, charges, mini tripod... and now the bag becomes too small.There are several alternatives. And one of the best alternative is Lowepro Edit 100, 110 or 120. They are perfect for S2 IS or other relatively large P&S; cameras. They meant for camcorder, but they work. Lowepro Edit 100 is the smallest of the three and Lowepro Edit 120 is the largest. The small one will give you some extra room for batteries, filters, memory cards. The large one will give you plenty space for any accessories you have for your S2 (I'm talking about regular stuffs not professional lens, or professional mini tripod). I personally have the Lowepro Edit 120 and I can't be more happy.
I bought it coz it was cheaper than the rest and the following are the faults:1. The unit came faulty in that the two way communication won't work. It will only communicate one way.2. Called crimestopper tech support and an arrogant personal picked up. Both he and I agreed the problem is either with the remote or the antenna, but he wants me to disconnect everything and send him the entire unit. Why go through all the work in disconnection and re-connection when the problem is only with the remote or the antenna?Anyway decided to do that, so he transferred me to some other idiot to get the RA# and guess what.. he refused to do that. It seams I can only return it to the website I purchased it from.. They will not HONOR WARRANTEE IF I DID NOT PURCHASE IT FROM THEIR WEBSITE DIRECTLY :-D...3. Asked if I could just buy another antenna or remote to save me the hassle of disconnecting everything... and it seams they don't sell anything to consumers!!! I have to send them the whole unit and they are going to charge me for fixing a week old defective unit!4. I purchased an antenna from another online website. Adding the cost together, I might as well gone for a reputable unit like Viper, Compustar or Autopage etc... I made a "penny wise pound foolish decision" going with crimestopper.5. The range mentioned by them is nowhere close to what you get. My friend also bought a car with a crimestopper and its the same case with his too.6. In my experience with autopage, bulldog, compustar, the crimestopper has the least customizable options. They advertize 30 customization possible, but none are really worth it. For instance, the remote has 4 buttons and a short press on any will do something to the vehicle like unlock the doors, open the trunk or start the vehicle. ALL other units have options to customize their remote like press two buttons together for any function so that you will not accidently press it. I cannot put the remote in my pocket because the buttons get pressed easily.7. Crimestopper sells the wiring diagram for your car for $3.50. IT IS THE EXACT SAME ONE YOU CAN GET FOR FREE FROM THE BULLDOG WEBSITE. Isn't that enough to tell you what a ripoff company crimestopper really is?8. The installation manual is as concise as it can be. I had to use it in conjuction with the bulldog installation manual to clarify things.9. When I remote start the car with it armed (security active), the car shuts itself off after a few seconds. The vibration sensor shuts the vehicle to prevent theft!!!!!! The vibration of the car after it has started is shutting the vehicle off!!! I now have to unarm (unlock my doors) first and then perform a remote start. How stupid is that? Again goes out to show the quality of crimestopper products.Overall, I just wish I had paid a little more and went with a respectable brand instead of crimestopper and dealing with their arrogant hopeless technical support staff, who are there just because they are not qualified to get any other job and do unleashes their frustration by troubling the stupid customers that purchased their product.
i read negative reviews about the centon waterproof data stick but went ahead and bought the 128gb size as i really wanted large capacity and waterproof usb flash. i just figured these were novice users that did something to cause malefunction but then the same thing happened to me as well. i took it out of package and immediately proceeded to encrypt using windows 7 bitlocker to go, things were going fine for about one hour then it locked up, i spent over three hours trying all the "fixes" shown at centon webpage support, this included several restarts under windows as well as ubuntu all to no avail, i have not had the same issues with sandisk flash drives and have done the same encryption with windows 7 bitlocker to go with several, if sandisk offered a waterproof version i would have purchased it instead.i am in the process of returning this product that i now consider problematic and prone to failure.
This item is okay I guess. There are some things that I certainly don't like about it, but I was trying to keep the cost down when I decided to purchase a GPS. So, I can't really complain since I purposely went with the Magellan 3000T because it was less expensive than other brands.I hate the fact that I can't touch this item ANYWHERE without hitting a button. I don't like mounting the unit to my windshield, so there is no good way to hold the unit in my hand or lap without a button being hit that changes the screen in some way.It also takes the unit a long time to find me when I first turn it on - even when I'm right out in the open with nothing blocking the signal. Many times I have had to drive around for 10-15 minutes before the satellite ever finds me. That's very annoying & has caused me to make wrong turns many times.And, if I'm on a very long trip, I've noticed that the unit will 'freeze up' after it is on for about 30 minutes or more. Sometimes I'll be driving down the interstate & realize that it has 'frozen up'. I have to stick a pin in the side of the unit to reset it & enter my directions all over again. This really gets on my nerves.If I had it to do over again.....I would have probably paid a little extra for a nicer unit.
I purchased 2 of these. I have HD Cable, XBOX360, and PS3. My other HD cable works on all 3, wanted 2 more so I didnt have to swap cables around. My TV is less than a month old, so I know its not outdated yet. These cables did not work on any device. I even tried them on my older TV with no luck. My old HDMI cable works on either TV and any device I try. Not sure what the issue is.My TV's are both LG 1080p LCD, 32" and 46" models. 46" was purchased new 2/2011.On the plus side, the return and refund process was quick and painless. Notified amazon.com through the 'my account' link. They sent UPS to pick them up the next day. My refund was in my account about 3 days later.For the price, Id say its worth the chance. Seems like they work for a lot of people, but not others. No idea why. For the price though and ease of refund if necessary, might be worth risking it to see if they work for you.
I bought a pair, which I expected to be similar to the MDR-EX71SL phones (which I seem to have lost), except more securely fit to the ear. In fact, they DID NOT fit my ear (they fall off, because the metal shaft is too long), and when I inquired about returning them, Amaz*n tells me I am only eligible for a 50% refund because I opened them.The sound is pretty good (which is why they got a couple stars, even though they're useless to me), but they simply won't stay in, and I'll probably have to put them on *bay or something.Incidentally, I wear those "crappy Koss spark plugs" someone else referred to at the gym...the sound isn't the ultimate, and maybe the other guy didn't like them, but they stay in my ears!
The Photosmart 8750 printer seems to be very well made with some nice features and is easy to setup. However my "test" photos were very disappointing. Using HP Premium Plus Glossy photo paper and the printer set to "best quality" a band would appear across the printout spoiling the print. The banding runs parallel to the print head path and starts around the last 1.25" of the print. The band varies in width and intensity somewhat but and is typically .125" to .50" wide. I increased the print quality to the MAX DPI "Highest quality" and more banding appeared in the print. I then tried printing directly from the compact flash card using the same image and I still had visible banding. I then exchanged the printer for another 8750 a couple of days later with no luck. This time the banding was typically fainter but almost always present to some degree. When image printing from one of its card slots or even from the PC, the rhythm of the print head sudden slows pauses at one side of the page. It then moves to the other side and again pauses and this is repeated for about 9 times around the time the banding happens. The print head will again go back to its normal rhythm and finish printing the image. I removed each ink cartridge and printed the image to see if one of the cartridges was causing the problem. None of seemed to be as there was always banding visible. Also when printing a B&W image the band was present there too. At any rate the print quality would be excellent except for the banding that keeps appearing. I retuned the printer for a refund after speaking to the support technicians.
I owned DVP642 for less than a year and suddenly it stopped reading disks ("NO CD" message). That happened after the player presumably overheated when operating under the hot sat receiver. I opened its case, spread some flux over all chips I could find on the decoder board (it's placed between CD reader and power supply board) and used a butane soldering iron till the solder melted. Now the unit works flawlessly. I guess many problems other than "no disk" could be cured with this method. Otherwise, I'm very satisfied with Philips DVP642.
I bought this item to replace an older Panasonic CD player, the SL-SV553J. I wanted a CD player instead of an IPod or Flash MP3 player because I wanted good sound quality and I don't care so much about having a really tiny player. Also, this is less than half what you'd pay for the other.In any case, the sound quality of the SL-SW967V is a big step down from my older Panasonic player. This doesn't make sense to me, but I've tested it carefully and it really is much worse.My test -- I have a remastered version of Pink Floyd's "Animals." It sounds great on my older player. But on the new one it sounds muffled and cheap. I noticed this immediately.So I tried the two players side by side. I switched headphones to make sure that wasn't the problem. Actually, the headphones on the new player do sound worse than those on the old one, but that didn't account for the difference. Even with the newer (worse) headphones the older player sounds much better.So I tried both players with an excellent set of Sennheiser headphones. The older player again was much better. The newer one still sounds muffled and cheap. I am returning it.This is a big disappointment. Panasonic has made some good CD players and I thought this would be another one. The styling is nice. The buttons are soft rubber and well laid out. The case is hard and kind of metallic looking. All very nice.But the sound is mediocre at best. If you care about the sound, look elsewhere.
I only bought this cable because the price was cheaper. &#34;you get what you paid for&#34; that's exactly what i got. The cable does not stream very good when i connect from my laptop to my 40&#34; Samsung TV. The movie or anything that i am watching would just black out every 2 min or so. It is so frustrating. i am not satisfied at all. All the stores i checked had very expensive cables. For 25ft it is very good price actually for the frustration is not worth. so i am just gonna have to buy from one of the stores.
This case is small. No, I mean tiny. No, I mean almost not visible! Amazon automatically recommended this to me when I purchased the Canon S IS camera. So I bought it. The camera will not fit inside. The interior is, literally, only as large as my fist. So I returned it with an explanation and asked for the shipping cost back. No such luck. Stay away from this case!
I had the DVD-2300 unit which preceeded this unit and found the picture and sound quality excellent. Based on this experience I purchased the 2500 without a real review or test drive... Big mistake.$39 DVD players track discs better... You do have time to make popcorn while the unit attempts to recognize a disc.Picture quality good but not outstanding... Audio was excellent. Sync problems... How could Yamaha release a dog like this to the market.Yamaha will never get my money again... Total junk.
The LaCie drives are a mixed bag, being extremely quiet and very fast. I use mine with a usb 2.0 card with my laptop and the external drives are actually faster than the internal drive.However, there are problems that may or may not be due to LaCie. I have also had an ongoing problem with the drives losing data and being recognized by Windows. After a lot of checking, the problems seem to be simple, yet very destructive. A notebook card protrudes out a good bit over the side of the computer. This has led to ocassional bumps to the card that likely have been the cause of cracks to the bottom of several usb 2.0 and firewire 800 cards. I mention this only to alert anyone who is frustrated by trying to figure out these data losses. LaCie apparently has never encountered this problem. Also, a heavy firewire 800 cable will frequently fall out of the firewire 800 card and that also causes data loss. This data loss theorectically should not be happening, as I have write caching disabled which makes it unecessary to use the "safe removal icon" in the notification area. Whether the loss of data despite write caching being disabled is a Windows problem or a LaCie drive problem is something I have not yet determined. Although I may buy another LaCie drive, that purchase is clouded by the inforgivable lack of information from LaCie. They do have users e-mail addresses and could easily have sent out the firmware update information that is necessary after XP service pack 2 is installed. The reason this is so critical is that the firmware update must be done on a computer NOT using service pack 2. This effectively makes my drives unable to use the firewire connections anymore because I did not find this out until AFTER the XP service pack 2 installation and upon finding that the drives had yet another problem. Basically, these drives can not be counted upon for any data that is not backed up elsewhere, which makes their value very questionable.
I bought this remote several years ago for almost $100 and figured for that price, it would work and last for more than a couple years. While it did work adequately for most functions, there were a few glitches. For example, the tivo controls (FF, RW, etc) were not as quick to respond as the Tivo remote itself. The real problem came when after 2 years several of the buttons used on a regular basis stopped working. In contrast, the FREE remote that came with the Tivo still works flawlessly after years of use. I love the idea of a universal remote, but beware that spending $100+ for a remote does guarantee that it will work.
This is one of the most disappointing electronic devices I've ever bought. The unit works fine and for getting Grandma from one place to another it is a cute toy. I drive a tractor trailer and if any truckers are considering this unit, just don't. For one thing, the unit will not allow you to select an exit number on a given interstate as a destination. The exits are in the database, it calls off the exits when you have to use one, just doesn't let you find them. Truckstops are listed by interstate# and exit# (not street address) in the guidebooks. Also, very often industrial warehouse sites are not listed by street address and the unit can't find anything without a street number. I now have my old 2002 GarminV with it's outdated maps and impossibly small memory capacity sitting next to the new Cobra so I can use that interface to find exits and plan destination time estimates before moving (the cobra will not display eta times until you get to a spot where your next turn is more than a mile away). Very frustrating. I wonder if there are any parts sharp enough to damage my tire if I drive over it?
This camera is a kick. For the price ...you get a great package. Rechargable batteries, 16mb Smart Card. These two items alone save you money. After buying any ditital camera, one must go out and buy a bigger card and boxes of batteries. With this camera, my only purchase will be for a 128mb Smart Card. ... The only reason I don't give this camera a higher rating is because of the software. I think it is weak. The other great thing though is Fuji's 800 tech support. This is my second dititial camera this year. This one will last me 2 maybe 3 years before I have to upgrade again.
Doesn't Work on my wired keyboard... I used one before that worked fine but I lost. should be simple enough...
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!!
I've upgraded the firmware backwards and forwards but this puppy drops connections like my old switch never does. Everything seems to work fine but then a larger download and it consistently doesn't complete. I've changed the MTU size and that seems to have an effect but it's still erratic and won't complete downloads. I switch back the to switch and 'no problem'. I'm using it in wired mode so its not a WiFi issue.
This case just attracts dust and makes your Ipod look dirty. I was very disappointed....a waste of money.
I purchased this exact model in August 2007 from Amazon. Now, in April 2008 there is plenty of screen burn such as the CNBC logo and the HIstory Channel logo. I called Hitachi to check the warranty and screen burn is not covered under warranty. Hitachi just said sorry, you have to live with it or buy another one. I will NEVER buy a Hitachi again. Another huge complaint is the remote. The button layout sucks and the remote has to be pointed exactly at the remote sensor on the tv or it doesn't work even with fresh batteries. Also, when you change the channels there is a huge delay (a black screen)before the next channel appears. If your a channel surfer you will be in a nightmare. DO NOT BUY THIS PLASMA TV !
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.
Bought this item and found that it does not support Dual Layer Discs that you burn. In this day and age to come out with a player that does not support all formats is just nuts. The player has been returned and I have ordered the Sony.
I recieved a defective 713p. Router works wired, not wireless. VERY POOR documentation included with product and on Web site, no excuse for the later. L1 tech support is not trained, first guy told me that Dlink cards have known issues w/win2000, second guy could not tell me if problem was card or router. Neither could escalate me to Level 2 support, they took my contact info and told me to wait 2-3 days for Level 2 to contact me. I finally got hold L2 rep who knew what he was doing 7 days later L2 rep calls me from original call(s)Dlink=No Mac Support : (
I have the 20-60X80mm. The optics are OK but the hardware sucks. My eye piece has come loose and the front lens cap broke.I bought a bushnell for less money that came with a tripod, hard case and soft case for less money and I think the quality is better.
product was very poor . Would not buy again. Product did not work at all.
whats the point of an "online game code" if it takes 4 hours for your order to process. I could have went to walmart, bought a 4000 microsoft points card and been home, downloaded the 3gig update and been playing by now for the same price. What a waste of time.
Would be a better product, if it can be turned off, instead of pulling the USB connection from it's power source.
whats the deal scandisk, i can put this thing in my computer...i loaded it on my camera and put it in the floppy drive on my computer and not its stuck in there because someone was an idiot and did design this right.
Build Quality is terrible, the microphone stopped working within a few weeks. There are better options.
I'm glad to see that this adapter is working really well for everyone but me. I get absolutely terrible throughput and it constantly, and I mean constantly, drops the connection. None of the other wireless appliances in my apartment have any trouble connecting to the network and I get good speed on them. It's faster to walk down the street to the internet cafe to check my email than it is to wait for this adapter to bring it up.
I don't know what I did to deserve this. This mouse was comfortable, scrolled well, and worked very well in video games. Just yesterday, however, the wheel started acting funny- when I scrolled down, it would scroll up, then down, then random text would be highlighted. Now, it's worse- Even a left click will mean that the arrow is stuck to some scrollbar somewhere, more text gets highlighted, icons are flying across the screen because the button release isn't registered properly. I guess I do exaggerate a bit, but seriously, folks, this mouse, after half a year, has ceased to be functional in a normal sense. For the record, I have never abused this mouse. I am certain that the problem was not software related, as it does the same thing on my other computer. Both the USB and PS/2 adapter do the same thing.I do not recommend this mouse to the mentally unstable.
I agree with the other reviewer. I have the MP500 and this is a very nice all in one scan/print/copy no fax machine. However be prepared to shell out some bucks for the PGI-5. I am going thru about 1 every 3 weeks at a cost of about 15 bucks on very lite print jobs. I always use the fast print option. There is no compatible as of yet. I went thru Office Depot where I paid $15 per but got free shipping on orders of $50 or more. I might have to bring back my Epson for my black ink print jobs. The other four cartridges are wearing very well. This is the last printer I will ever buy that doesn't already have a compatible on the market. I am looking into refilling this cartridge with an ink kit however you have to disable the ink gauge on the printer.
1) Too many options to make it run smoothly.2) Not a plug & play3) Breaks connection haphazardly
I was not able to get this product to connect to my cable modem provider, RCN. Although the network worked internally, it never could receive a signal from outside my LAN. I spent four sessions on the phone with Tech Support from their third party vendor (Support Concept) and did not get it to work. The configuration was a one-way cable modem with Hybrid cable box. This experience was the opposite of that which I had for Linksys BEFSR41 4-way cable/DSL router which recognized the network immediately.
I have had this machine just over 1 month and have been using it between 3-5 days a week, and it worked just fine.This morning the foot pedal decided to rewind back to the beginning of the tape every time I let my foot off it. Playback works fine if I disconnect the foot pedal, but I have to manually press play and rewind.The rewind works really well and doesn't require a lot of repeating phrases.Called Panasonic customer support to request a new foot pedal and got hung up on.
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.
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.
Having burned through three standard Microsoft Optical wireless 3000 mice I decided to shell out for something nice with a high res laser and other features... I have to say in almost every way the Microsoft optical mouse (which cost about 1/3 of this mouse) is superior. The feel in the hand, the connectivity, the response time, everything about that product out of the package was perfect. The best feel of any mouse I've touched. The biggest problem with the Microsoft 3000 notebook-optical-wireless is quality of the parts inside. I had two USB recivers just stop working within two months of purchase, so I decided it was time to look elsewhere and unfortunately that led me to this mouse.The VX Revolution Cordless looks like a high-end piece of equipment, however its performance is absolutely horrible in comparison to what I was getting from its much less expensive Microsoft counterpart. The extra productivity features built into the mouse I found pretty useless, for some this may be its redeeming value. For me, I bought it looking for something with superior feel and excellent performance and in both of those categories I would give this product a grade: D-. For every reviewer praising it, I question their experience with wireless optical mice, because this isn't good. This isn't what you should expect from response time. I've gone through about five wireless-optical mice between my desktop and notebook, I typically use my computer more than eight hours a day so I know what I consider feels good and I certainly know what performance should be. I also know the importance of finding that right mouse when you're hand is going to be on it a good chunck of your day, every day. If you're not easy to frustrate and you don't mind when the nouse just doesn't work sometimes this may be ok for you, it is a very pretty product, it looks like a piece of art. For me, its performance, feel and connectivity have led my decision to return it.
I purchased this to use at the gym, specifically to watch the television while on a treadmill. The dial is not digital and I find it very hard to tune in to the stations. I had another Coby with a digital tuner that was much more effective.
I have purchased Tiffen filters before and have been very happy with them, but this one was bad. The usual documentation was missing from the inside the filter case and the threads on the filter were damaged. It appears it had been opened and returned. I returned it for a refund and ordered the Polaroid Optics 52mm Multi-Coated UV Protective Filter instead.
It's a good cam with good sound and video performance but itis cumbersome to have round your lapdog and way too heavy to go on the road with the lead it carries!!! I would go for a more compact lightweight version from Logitech next time round. Other than weight and overall size no complaints.
The unit is too heavy to rest in the USB port unsupported. Shorted out after 1 month of use.
Camera itself is okay but be very careful buying this camera as the power cord adaptor for this product is discontinued and no longer supported by CANON.
positives:- incredible screennegatives:- horrible battery life (due to incredible screen)- often not compatible with iTunes (call SONY if you don't believe me). When i installed it, shut down would lag for more than ten minutes. SONY explained it as common problem among users due to software incompatibility and recommended that I not install iTunes. you have no idea what it's like to have a near $3,000 computer that doesn't work with my iPOD.- highly, highly overpriced. can get much better deal and computer with HP- enormous power adapter (about as heavy as the laptop itself, you really need to see this beast to believe it)- computer vibrates when cd/dvd inserted into drive- problems with printing (again, SONY has no idea what is wrong)- worst $3,000 i've ever spent in my life. i was so much better off when i stuck with HP's. this is junk, do not buy!
I would NOT buy this product again. Period.1. The product functions well2. The support is absolutely abysmal. Every contact I"ve had with support has been bad. For example, the battery went out on one of my frames. I called Philips support on 05/22/2008 for a replacement battery. They stated they don't sell the battery, but I could send in my otherwise perfectly good unit for an exchange refurbished unit. I then noted that they'd just replace the battery and resell, in other words, they're selling batteries for $125! Complete rip off. They had no reply other than that was the only optionNever again will I buy any Philips product.
I bought th ese for my son. His comments were:"They don't stay in my ears""They don't sound as good as the cheaper SONY earphones I have"
This is a great remote. Easy to use and program. I only give it one star because of the deceitful rebate programs offered by Logitech. I purchased this remote in Nov of 2006 and promptly submitted the rebate with all necessary UPC codes, receipts, etc. After an unusually long time, I checked on the status of the rebate only to find it was denied because Logitech claims I did not submit the UPC code from the box. This is absolutely false. Instructions were followed to the letter. Beware of rebates offered by Logitech. You won't get them.
It doesn't work in the open. I took all the 27 pictures but was surprised to find out there were only a few pictures on the film. All the pics taken in the open were either lost or too dark to see anything. Under water, it did just ok; kodak does a better job. Do yourself a favor and buy a kodak disposable. If you still want to buy this one, get 2 of these and try out one at home before your big vacation.
The printer is lacking network ports & other important features. Price looks great until you open the box & see everything it is missing. The company I ordered from has not called me back to exchange "Global Express' Does not have an operator or a live person you can talk too. Bad Deal!
Yes the TIPS again for a product made by Bose you would think the tips will not fall off so easy and once they fall off it's inpossible to find then.Second they do not cancel out any noise and I live NYC I take the subway everyday. The sound is the best but not loud. If you like bose buy them but ready to spent money buying the tips more then once
I either have horrible luck with Microsoft mice (not just laptop mice) or the product quality stinks as I've been through three different types of mice (the presenter mouse, and two of these mice) and they've started to be very inconsistent in performance after a few months. At first they work fine, but then after a while the mouse skips on the screen when you move it and then becomes nearly unusable. Microsoft keyboards seem to work fine, but stay clear of their mice. Logitech makes better hardware for the money.
Did not work well at all! It sounded like a really bad radio station no matter what song I tried to play!
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 purchased this camcorder less than a year ago. I had to exchange it within 4 days of purchase becasue of the lense cover error, now 10 months later my second one is doing the same thing. JVC pretty much says it is a fluke thing, I guess not. Also AmericanTV where it was purchased is doing the oh well as well. I will never purchase another JVC product or shop american. I have lost alot of memories do to this very common proplem.
If you are a "road warrior" and need a bag that is your mobile office for to/from the office and on travel, this is NOT the bag for you: IT IS TOO WIDE TO FIT DOWN THE AISLE OF AN AIRPLANE!The dimensions of this bag are all wrong. It is much wider than similar models, allowing the laptop to go in sideways with extra room on the side for cables, etc. While that is a good feature for the laptop section, it turns out to waste space in the folder section. Once you load all your files in, there is about 6 inches of dead space on the side. What you really need is a bag with less width and more depth so that you can roll it down the aisle of the plane and fit more folders/papers inside.Overall it is too big and the wrong shape and you'll be very irritated when you end up lugging your wheeled bag through the airplane.
Tried it on a macbook, macbookpro, G5 Tower and I get ZERO channels. I live in washington dc area and I dont get a single channel even with a high gain powered antenna. This is going back ..... cya
If your going to use this daily, which i know you will. This item is not for you. With lack of durability, this item rip tears breaks, and perish easily
I rated this a 1 star because a Zero star was not available. I too had the infamous machine death code 41. I call it the "the lease on your machine has expired, please deposit another $200 dollars into our pockets" reminder. Do they think users are that stupid. There is no way to correct this other than buy another printer of another brand. Stay away from big BROTHER, Beware, Bewaaaaaare. I don't print with this machine to often so my ink catridges had to be constantly cleaned or thrown away. I bought this because it was an all in one. I wanted to save space. I did more faxing and scanning than printing. I enjoyed the machine until I got the code of death. The machine was unusable afterwards. How could they design such a stupid fail condition into their product. You can't fax or scan when the code comes up which is related to print head, a poor design feature. They tied the reliability of they're whole machine on the quality of one part. A recipe for corporate disaster.I will never buy a Brother product ever, ever, ever. I went back to my old HP and Epson printers. They're older but they still work. Will somebody please tell Brother that you don't design printers the same way you build typewriters!!!!!Before I threw my MFC5100C into the trash, I took my sledgehammer and smashed it to pieces. Gee, it felt good to get that out of my system.
The only thing that would work is the volumn on the plasma TV. I removed the program from the computer and will download it all over again.Maybe it might work this time.
Ordered SB5101. Dave Parkers will send you a SB5101U which does not have stand-by button. They just make it up, and use a SB5101 tag to hide SB5101U on the package. When you open the package, you will see it is SB5101U instead of SB5101.
Very poor sound. Thought I'd take a chance and it didn't pan out this time. This one will be going back...
I like the fit and the way they sound, but the major defect is that the main cord splits closer to one earbud than the other, creating a lot of extra cord that flops around when i'm working out.It's so annoying I've gone back to the white Koss Plug model, which has even cords. What's more annyoing is the pics here don't show that that is the style of the cords. Buyer beware.Great product otherwise... sounds very good and I like the connection to my iPod and the feel of the cord itself.
I bought this printer in 8/03 because I liked the flatbed/feed feature and the separate ink cartridges. The salesperson warned me that Brother machines were known to have frequent paper feed problems. I crossed my fingers and flashed the plastic. The scanner works great and the print quality is okay. The machine is quite noisy printing. Turned out that all the ink cartridges tended to run out about the same time -- so much for convenience. Paper jams became more of a problem the longer I owned the unit. Recently one color no longer would print regardless of how many times I cleaned the head. Now I have an ERROR 41 message requiring me to bring the unit in for repair. Brother C/S was very nice (after a 15 min. wait to talk to a rep) and immediately offered to have the unit repaired gratis. I'm shopping for a new printer.
I purchased brand new one, it ate tapes. If I read the reviews from others, I would not buy it. Don't buy it. Waste time and money! I also wrote to the seller but no response from them... bad experience.
You'll print great documents and photos, but don't count on Epson printers to last long. The Stylus CX4600 was my third Epson printer and it lasted only 6 months. The reoccurring problem with Epson printers are the heads clogging. If you do decide to purchase this printer buy the insurance, but better yet buy a different printer.
When I purchased this dock to the seller BlueProton, I expected a MacTop dock, but was not true. The seller sent to me a generic brand and the item was dirty. It looks like was used, the cable is dirty and the dock looks "old". I try to contact the seller but they never respond to me. I do not recommend buy this item to BlueProton.
After some setup challanges, this device worked pretty well with my old Brother printer, but when I bought a new HP color laser, it would not support it. Finally after many converstaions with Linksys support, they said it would not work with my printer and could not be upgraded to do so. They even suggested that I exchange my printer for one on thier support list! :-( Unacceptable.
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.
Oh I can't begin to count the ways that this thing [...].First, the physical stuff. The paper feeds don't grab right. If multiple pieces of paper are in the feeder, it sometimes grabs two - or three! There is a second feeder for sheet-fed scanning and it does the same thing. I wanted an easy way to scan incoming paperwork and it's impossible on this thing because it feeds multiple sheets.It also can't be accurately calibrated because of the feeder. You'll never get better than quarter inch registration on multi-pass or double sided prints. That's horrible!Second the drivers. Don't even get me started! Oh they are [...]! Lexmark goes out of their way to tell you how great they are, so great that they don't need to be certified by Microsoft as safe and you can just ignore that warning message. TAKE MICROSOFTS WARNING! THEY ARE HORRIBLE. THESE DRIVERS WOULD NEVER PASS THE TESTS! They are totally flaky, I'm back to rebooting my XP machine once or twice a week. Before these drivers, I had three month uptime.The drivers are also just ANNOYING. If you accidentally pull the USB cable out of the printer or your computer, you will end up re-installing all of the software. Plug and play? Nope, you will reboot. Not just a couple "drivers" but all their memory resident [stuff] too. Speaking of which, Lexmark spams your system tray with two icons. Can't get rid of them or the printer doesn't work. Also, instead of running their [stuff] as system services, they need five seperate executables running at all times. If one of them flakes out, reboot time before you can print again. Memory hog!Oh, and the spooler. It's not good enough to use the spooler that Windows uses, they have a secondary spooler of their own. [STUFF]! What happens to your data if the printer decides it won't print? Their spooler throws your print job away. If they'd stuck with the Windows spooler, you'd be able to reprint - even through reboots.[...]
This device will not record anything from an outside source, period. It is simply designed to consider any outside source as copyrighted. I am a video producer and create my own material. It has no DRM on it, but this machine simply assumes it has DRM and will not record it. This machine's only value is dubbing VHS tapes to DVDs and should not be purchased for any other purpose
I don't blame Amazon for carrying this item but have already communicated directly to Kodak. This kit is misrepresented! We needed to replace an older model dock station that no longer transferred pictures. This is the correct replacement but no where on the box or in the description does it tell you that the CABLE, a necessity, is not included!!! The kit contains a camera bag (NOT NEEDED and didn't want it..I have one and I was not ordering a camera!) Kit also includes lens cleaning solution and a cleaning cloth, plus rechargeable batteries...ALSO NOT NEEDED!) The box makes mention that perhaps one can use their former cable...OUR former cable was not compatible with this new kit! Had to order a separate cable, which in itself was rather inexpensive but could have easily been included in the kit if they had eliminated the useless camera bag, cleaning supplies + batteries!!!
Just long enough to convince me I didnt need the receipt, therefore no return possible. And any one who has a problem has to jump through hoops to get it fixed by D-link.
BEWARE..This product ships with no IR receiver. I have had this remote keyboard for almost 2-3 weeks and unable to find a compatible IR receiver in local stores. No one carries them anymore. Btw, it does not work with IR receivers that come bundled with other name-brand MCE remotes. The only compatible IR6 receiver(A9O-00007) I could find was on ebay for >$20. If you are buying this for keyboard, you are better off buying wireless(2.4Ghz) keyboard. If you are looking for remote + keyboard, tough luck in finding a IR receiver that works. In this day and age, It believe it should ONLY be shipped with a Receiver. Amazon should clearly note this on their product description. For me, it is nice product but useless. I am returning it.
After reading pretty good reviews I bought it, but unfortunately the lock switch seemed to be defective and the scanner bar wouldn't move. I checked with Canon tech support and found them to be more responsive than I expected, but their suggestions didn't make it work and I returned the unit. I now have an Epson that seems to be OK.
I love the basic features of the unit...touch screen is easy to use and works well, small size.Problems:*Gentle-wake isn't, really. Volume starts at 10, which is slightly loud for me, and moves to 25 in about 20 seconds. Too fast, too loud.*Speaker defect - HEAVY distortion under volume level 18. I'm not looking for super-high-quality sound from an alarm clock, but I often don't recognize songs that I know well because the speakers are vibrating so badly, especially on the left side. Has to be a defect in the unit, although other reviews lead me to believe that it was a common defect in this model.Will try another unit to see if the speakers are acceptable.
I bought this for my nephew for Christmas, He told me about a week later the card would not work, I told him to send it to me then I would return it through Amazon. Well I guess I should have stayed on top of this but I didn't , so when I looked up my Amazon account the return policy has expired this might be a unique situation I don't know how often this happens but it happened to me , 50 bucks down the drain and disappointed nephew . Any advice out there ? I have very little experience with Xbox 360 points are for that matter the system in general , any help would be appreciated . Thanks
I bought this only because I wanted to seal my lens in certain conditions (dusty, rainy, etc). However, after trying this out, I noticed this gave a bad haze and drastically reduced the image quality so much that I ended up taking it off and risking the weather.I would return this product, but as I have to pay for the return, it isn't worthwhile.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
We got these for our Shark Dive in Hawaii on our honeymoon. We took 3 of the 4 with us! I took them to get developed - 2 of the 3 were broken! And the film was so badly damaged that no pictures could be developed. It's such a shame, as that part of our honeymoon is now lost :( I would buy them in a store (in packaging) even though it's more costly...but this way if something happens - you can get your money back :(
I bought and returned THREE of these units, a new problem each time! The first one never operated right out of the box. The second one started randomly shutting down and locking out during recording DVDs. The third seemed to be okay, but the SVHS tapes turned out to be seriously off tracking, and then the DVD sstatrted having trouble playing in many other players.I spoke with another video profesional who had one of these from last year, and he gave the same story; it worked well for a litttle while, then it started malfunctioning.Do not buy this unit, even on a dare!
The thing is completely useless. Within 1st 2 minutes of use I nearly dropped my camera twice. The 'quick release' is too quick. It has a release button that sticks far away out. The chance of not hiting it when you operate your camera is very low. When you hit it it comes right away out. I was fortunate I had my camera on a sholder strip at the same time - lucky me. Just a waist of money.:-(
This would probably be adequate for very low-volume usage. The paper tray doesn't hold very much at a time. The construction is a little flimsy. The machine itself has performed well, but BEWARE... if you have any kind of significant volume, you will pay through the nose on the cartridges because you have to replace the color cartridges whether you use them or not. We are a high-volume department which receives faxes throughout the day. We use this as a black-and-white fax machine only, we do NOT use the color function at all, yet every single time we replace the black cartridge, within the next 3-5 days we have to replace the magenta and cyan!! (We have not yet had to replace the yellow.) In the three months we have had this machine, we have had to replace 10 black, 8 cyan, and 7 magenta cartridges -- almost $400 worth in all -- despite NEVER using the color feature at all. So where's the cyan and magenta ink going??! Apparently, Brother has worked out a way to make it use magenta and cyan along with the black, even if you're not using the color feature.That's the big caveat of this machine. And you must replace the empty magenta and cyan cartridges when prompted, or else the machine will not work. Based on these figures we will spend $1600 this year on cartridges for this machine. That's not a bargain and I would much rather have our old fax-film fax machine back or a plain b/w one that uses toner.
Items Was bent bulk packaging way to long than discribed just not what i was looking for maby thay should check items befor thay ship...
I cannot plug the male counterpart on one end of the device. I cannot fix because it is solid device. Do not buy
I listen to audiobooks often, so my husband gave me this device because it had the bookmarking and other capabilities recommended by the audiobook provider I use. It worked fine for the first few books, then suddenly stopped syncing them. I had a terrible time reaching anyone at Archos; their contact link didn't work, and their phones are rarely answered. I get a message telling when their business hours are, and then it hangs up--even if it's during their business hours. When I finally did reach someone, he was unable to help, so he had me return the device for a replacement. The second one worked fine for the first few books and then did exactly the same thing as the first one. We're going to purchase a different mp3 player.
We watched 3 dvds the first week. Without warning it goes into slow motion (freeze frame by frame) without sound. This has happened 4 times in only the FIRST THREE MOVIES. We will return it to Best Buy.
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.
The signal is so degraded that my receiver AND my Play Station 3 don't see it. Very dissatisfied!! Buyers beware!!!! Better off shining a flashlight through a straw!
Company stated they are out of business after waiting for a month. Not hard to see why they didn't survive.
I have a good-sized vinyl record collection, and I wanted to rip all that music into my computer. What I experienced with my first 10 albums is not encouraging. On about half of the albums I kept getting skips on a significant fraction of the tracks I ripped. About half the albums had one or more tracks that would skip. Sometimes 5 or 10 skips on a single track. I became suspicious because I never remembered that much of a problem with my collection, so I replayed them on my 25-year-old JVC component turntable. Most skips disappeared.The problem seems to be that there is no adjustment contols to allow changing the tracking force or the anti-skating force.Do yourself a favor. If you want to rip your vinyl collection to your computer, and you already have a reliable turntable, just get a phono preamp and put it between your turntable and sound card. Amazon sells a good selection of them for less than a third of the price of this turkey.
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
The card stopped functioning properly in about a week after I've started using it with Minolta DImage 7i (roughly 200 shots). Unexpectedly a &quot;Card Error&quot; message appeared on the screen and 80% of the images were severely damaged. I've tried to delete everything, format the card and start all over again, but of no avail (the OS doesn't seem to mark bad sectors and prevent them from further usage). I'm bitterly disapointed in Viking products - nothing like that happened to me with Lexar card, which I've been using for awhile.
Was excited to get the product, however it my excitement didn't last. It doesn't work. I can see the picture, but don't get any volume.
The hardware is good, the drivers are awful. There is a serious bug which renders the tablet useless for a second user in XP SP2. Unless the first user logs out totally, the whole tablet is dead for the second user.This is not the first major driver bug Wacom has allowed to hit its users. (Also worth noting is that when I complained about this to Wacom, they told me to "calm down.") So if you like to be told that your inconvenience is no big deal, go ahead and spend your money.
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 :)
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.
Only plays CDs when it feels like it. My new one would never play a dic in position 1 and would not play brand new CDs in any position. If it played a CD without any problem, the next time I turned the player on, it would not play that same CD. And the seller would not do a thing. Beware. They are turning out pure junk now for CD changers. Carolyn Reed
I'd give this item 0 stars if I could. Item does not work. Software does not install properly on Windows XP. This is even worse than the Plextor AX 100 Video Converter - at least that one just froze in the middle of a VHS transfer -- this one won't even let me start! I returned the item and purchased the Avermedia USB 2.0 DVD EZ Maker, and it works seamlessly!
I purchased a Cobra GPS 500 unit to upgrade from my base model Garmin Etrex. I had thought the 18 channels and FAST circuitry would make it operate better then my Etrex. I was sadly disappointed. The Cobra will not hold satellite lock in any kind of cover at all. I am an experienced GPS user and outdoorsman who does a lot of hunting, and I can tell you without any doubt that the Cobra GPS 500 is totally useless for use in the woods. The Cobra GPS 500 loses satellite lock in areas where my Garmin Etrex held it easily. (This situation appears to be common to the entire Cobra GPS line because I have a friend who purchased a GPS 100 and he complains about the same thing.) To top things off, I contacted Cobra Customer Service about these problems and they wouldn't even respond to my email. So what you have here is a truely terrible product backed by terrible customer service. I would recommend that any potential buyers of this product avoid it at all cost, and spend their money on a Garmin or Magellan unit instead.
Bought this with 2 screens and after 3 uses and a few days after the warranty ran out (only 3 mos) one screen went dark orange on main unit. They want $90 plus shipping to fix it at Audiovox who was no help at all. Try reaching them for assistance (impossible.) I would avoid this product. . We paid almost $200 new with the 2 screens and all the accessories.The pros about this product is it makes a good door stopThe cons about this product is it makes a good door stopSave yourself some time and effort and just flush your money down the toilet
The built-in mic on this thing is connected directly to the case. It has no shock-mounting or isolation of any sort. So if you lightly stroke your finger over the case, you'll hear a roar in the recording, as if someone is blowing directly into the mic. This might be a good product if you use some other mic, but it's useless as a simple handheld dictation machine.
This case protects well, but getting to your palm is a different story. The TX fits in there very tightly and opening the case is a pain. Hopefully you won't break too many fingernails trying to do it. I guess this was originally designed for the T5 which is why it fits the way it does. Wouldn't recommend this, but from what it seems there aren't too many great cases for it.
It is PRINTABLE CD-R however, if you're like me who'd like to print on the CD label, you will be HIGHLY disappointed like myself when you find out the shiny surface on the CD-R will NOT allow whatever you print on the label. The ink will COME OFF!What's the point of printable CD-R if you can not use your printer to make a professional label??
I bought this for my son to keep in his room. After playing a CD ONE TIME, the player would no longer play any CD. I got the player ready to return and then saw the return policy for the RECORDING STORE - I had three days from original delivery to return it. Unfortunately, I had missed the deadline - I was on summer vacation for four days when it was delivered, I took a day to pull it out of the package, two days to realize that the player was actually defective (not user error) and we were out of range of returning it according to the company. I strongly recommend that you look at a more established brand of player and buy from a company that has a less draconian return policy. I bought a Sony from Best Buy and am very pleased now.
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!
I bought this laptop because of its reliability ratings in Consumer Reports. Everything works fine except when going on-line. As most have experienced, the laptop freezes up. I have tried with just battery, with AC on before I turn it on, with wireless off and on, it makes no difference and it is frustrating to no end. I end up shutting the laptop off and sometimes it actually works right the next time. I cannot imagine why Toshiba does not offer a fix to its customers instead of giving them lip service. I wouldn't buy another Toshiba if my life depended on it.
Swann has a good reputation, and I don't know if any competitive setup would perform any better, but these wireless cameras are much too sensitive to radio frequency interference to be utilized in any electronically populated area.Even with the option to tune down below the frequency of common wifi channels, I guess my cameras were still being bombarded with other frequencies - possibly from wireless phones and such. The manual is awash with "do nots" - keeping you from placing the cameras or the receiver anywhere near other electrical devices. These may work beautifully for surveillance in a more sterile environment, but I had awful luck with them.
Although very descriptive, I never did get to know the charactors. I felt like I was already supposed to know them. Im a romantic, but was very bored, by the story of Anna and Evan; it got worse when I was reading Evans books thru Anna. I should have listened closer to Annas husband when I kept not wanting to finish the book. The best things about this book were the donations to breast cancer research, and the quality paper used to print this book.
I am an experienced network administrator. I know what I am doing.I installed this device and it erased my external hard drive.Do not buy this.
I bought these for my Regular Xbox. I plugged them in and i have outlines around everything like its in 3D.I setup HD on the Xbox and everything. Its def not my TV. I guess you get what you pay for.
This dvd player was cheap and I got what I paid for, I guess. The player has several annoying issues as follows:- When watching TV shows on dvd, the aspect ratio keeps auto changing to widescreen even while watching the shows non stop. You cannot save the menu settings you are currently watching.- When you change channels and return to the dvd, aspect ratio and HDMI resolution often change automatically and you have to go to the player menu to redefine what you want. Also, it often goes to blue screen or static and you have to turn it off and back on to correct.- Often gives a No Disc error when swapping out discs, even on brand new discs. You have to turn it off and back on to correct.
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 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...
Add me to the list of people who accidentally bought this battery because Amazon recommended it as an accessory to the Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera. It seems a lot of us have purchased them together, but the battery is incompatible with the camera. Now I am leaving in a few days on a 3-week trip without a backup battery. I hope I can find one somewhere locally.
do not buy because this is a replacement cartridge and the last 2 that I purchased the printing came out horrible
I can't find updated driver for Mac Os Lion. I found info. in some discussion groups but not in IOGEAR page.
The one good thing I have to say about this drive is that it's relatively fast at reading/writing. However, it's not even close to the advertised 16Gb of storage space. It's common for that number to be off a little on all storage drives, but this one only has 12.2Gb of space available. Almost 4Gb is NOT a little bit. That's a fourth of the advertised memory that isn't there! Since I had to use this for a OS recovery backup for my laptop which required 11.8Gb of space, I had barely enough room for it! Corsair/Amazon needs to point this out for customers who actually need the space advertised. Otherwise, you'll be in for the same surprise as me!
I used this system at work for a little less than a year. The distortion sound kept occuring more and more frequently the last 6 months. I was initially impressed with the sound quality for its size, but more and more the music would "break up". Originally I blamed a cell phone reception as being the culprit, but then it started happening when there was not a cell phone in my office. Then this summer it broke! Where the ipod connects into (the little prongs) - it broke. I know I could have kept it and used the other ports, but with the sounds breaking up and now no way to charge my i-touch at work, I just threw it out. Very sad - only 1 year I got to use it.
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.
It's piece of junk. Hard to get it out of the box and broke on arrival. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GET IT.
Well...this product looks great, but the love affair ended there. I was very shocked when I recently bought this unit and found out that the maps are very, very, VERY outdated. It seems as if they are from around 1990 as so many highway updates are not included. Subsequently, the device is more or less useless as every time it hits a new stretch of road or new on-ramp, it gets "lost" and stops giving directions.I contacted Tom Tom and even though they have newer maps and that they admitted that the maps in this piece of garbage are outdated--they had the audacity to tell me I had to purchase a new set of maps for $110.So, make sure you add $100 to trhe purchase price, because it will be completely useless out of the box!!I am a professional who drives daily over a 3 state region and will buy a Garmin and surely encourage you do the same!!!
This product is just garbage, it brock before I was even able to get it set up.
The earbud enhancers are too large for the earbuds on my Ipod Razor.I was very disappointed. However, they will work just fine if you are willing to adapt them by glueing them with some cement adhesive to the earbuds. Sound quality is great.
Sound was amazing all summer long, then winter came and everything stopped working. after some testing I found out that when the subs get cold their resistance doubles and my amp can't overcome that in order to make them work. its only been around 32 degrees F too.
Yeah, no doe, crappy waste money. Might as well buy the whole 1600 microsoft points if you want a good bargain.
Pros: Great print quality, nice diagnostic tools (for Mac & PC), can print 11x17-size prints, stingy with ink. Post-Script compatable (Windows & Mac OS9).Cons: Does not ship with a USB cable, frequently eats #10 envelopes, ink cartridges are ridiculously expensive, does not print as fast as other comparable printers, does not print well with HP glossy photo paper. W/respect to the last con, the rollers have a hard time "grabbing" the photo paper. I usually go through 5 sheets of photo paper with the photo 1/2 on it before one sheet that works. Then again, maybe that's part of HP's master plan to make $$$ on photo paper...
I'm baffled, too. I don't know why a powered hub won't run my MacAlly iceKey keyboard, or my Canon S600 printer, or the brand new CanoScan LiDE60 scanner I had bought to use it with, but it looks as if I'm back to square one. All of the above items worked as soon as I plugged them straight into my MacMini's USB ports. Everything lights up I've plugged and unplugged the hub, and each time I get the "low power" warning, even for the keyboard. A hub like this is supposed to be plug and play, especially on a Mac. Something is wrong, somewhere. I've wasted an evening trying to get it to work. I'm out UPS 2Day shipping, but I'm sending it back.
I recently purchased this item to replace a DiNovo Media keyboard that I have had for 2 years and loved. Big mistake! While I like the design, and the very tactile and positive yet low profile keyboard, it simply won't work for me, since every time I am away from the keyboard for a while, it goes to sleep and loses the bluetooth connection. I am using the built in bluetooth, which worked well with the former keyboard. I don't like or wish to have extra plugin devices.I will be returning this item unless technical support can find a fix, although as of now, I am not optimistic as they sent me solutions for a different keyboard even though I had provided the serial and model number.Update: Several email conversations with technical support failed to resolve my problem. They didn't seem to understand that I was trying to use the internal bluetooth connection. I did try the supplied receiver, and must confess that this worked extremely well, in fact more responsive that my previous DiNovo Media keyboard.
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.
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.
It said it would fit the eTrex 20 but it didn't. Was not impressed at all. Really they should make sure that the description tells what models it fits.
The Linksys products I've purchased in the past are good, and even the compnay policy / warrenty ( spelling ??? ) is strong. I know, folk's may say, &quot; Well, this guy's got Macs, too bad for him.&quot; We are all entitled to our own humble opinion ...But, No Drivers are available for the Mac Product line. No OS X.No 9.x's . No 8.x's.I realize that the only people who get the decission to buy the Macs are not the &quot;accounting&quot; dept. or DP ... Just us small business owners with 10 - 20 networked computers ... But, this isn't about Macs vs. Win boxes; it's about missed opportunity by Linksys to support a customer base. I mean, really, without the hardcore out there, would there even be any support for Lynix?
Stay away from these, get a higher quality cable. The BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable were fantastic, and only six bucks each. Or get the mediabridge ultra series for only ten dollars. Just stay away from this cheaply made junk.
over 15 days to deliver ... still haven't received my drives. Amazon customer service is useless.AAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When I took the filter out of the box and held it up to the light, I thought it was scratched, but there was a "fold" or flaw in the glass of the filter, a little more than half an inch long. I returned it for a refund. The original shipping was $7.95. The return shipping was $5.81. Had I bought it straight from Adorama, their shipping would have been $5.00. I'm out $13.76 for shipping on a defective product from a company that has a return policy stating, "Please wait 8 days from date we received the package for us to process your return." Also, I question the legality of Amazon's practice of charging credit cards for third-party items when they're ordered and not waiting until they're shipped. The moral? Watch shipping and return policies when you buy a third-party item from Amazon.
I read the reviews and trusted them on the Linksys products. The Wireless-G Router with speed booster, the USB Network adapter with Speed booster and the internal card with speed booster do not work as they were intended. They are great if you are 10 feet away. Any further and they do not have any signal. I've called Linksys support and they tried to help but cannot help. I even invested in antenna boosters and they do not work. I was told that I have interference. I want you to know that is a crock. I feel the products are inferior and I am sorry I ever trusted them. Do not waste your hard earned money on this JUNK!!!!!!!
I am agree with the other reviews: The turn locations can be quite off and the street names can be off.I have been testing it with my wife's Magellan I brought 3 months ago.The Magellan and the Teletype Premium side by side had interesting results.Even with the Teletype having 12 million POI, the Magellan showed me like 35 points of interest (in real time) by Disneyland, CA. The teletype unit showed me 1 gas station (in real time).Both the Magellan & Teletype unit failed to find In N Out (Burger Restaurant) as a POI [point of interest] without me physically pulling my hair out for 1/2 hour toying with both of them. The problem was: In N Out is spelled In-N-Out. I can not believe both manufacturers could not think of programming their software to recognize names with and without hyphens connecting the words.Teletype could not find the Street Name: N Glassell, in Orange CA automatically. While Magellan has an advanced feature to only highlight letters of streets as you type in the name of the street. As you keep typing, the Magellan does a process of elimination and displays a list of only the streets that are left, before you finish typing. This is a really blow you out the door feature!!!The Magellan doesn't do text to speech, but the Magellan even tells me that I arrived at my destination and what side of the street my destination is on. The Teletype doens't tell me I arrived as good as the Magellan. I finally noticed today I get a flag on the screen on the Teletype Prem. Which is kind of self defeating. I want to hear the directions to my location with text to speech while not having to look at the screen.I brought 2 Teletype Prem., hoping to give both as gifts to my family in CA. The one person is legally blind, but can see enough to ride his bike to work sometimes. I felt I could give this Teletype Prem. GPS unit to him and take some of the pressure off his wife. Now I am very nervous about giving him the unit.I put in a call today 7/1/07 to Teletype GPS, hopefully they got a patch, for the devices or I may have to return them and lose 25% restocking fee.Even though I do not want to return the units.I kind of got the hang of all the neat features now. Hopefully we can rectify the problem tomorrow.
i should had read the reviews, this indeed is for IT professionals. i initially bought this coz i have two routers set up with IP addresses from different countries & figured this would let me have both connected & working at the same time from a single modem, sadly it doesn't work this way. thought it would be simple & do the job like a Speaker and Headphone Splitter does, anyway i'm sure this works for w/e its intended for just not for what i wanted it for.
I ordered this at the beginning of December for Christmas, and I'm STILL waiting! The reciever came, but this is getting ridiculus!
I thought I was getting a good deal when I saw that it says 2 SD flash memory card but unfortunately you only get one card. Why does it say 2 GB 2 SD Flash Memory Card?
I took a chance on this unit because there were some positive reviews and I figured that most people would only take the time to write if they had a bad experience. The unit managed to play almost an entire DVD before it broke. Now the drawer will not stay closed and the unit won't play anything. The DVDs I put in it were brand new Sesame Street DVDs, so I wasn't trying to get it to play anything weird. I tried some other DVDs I had around, and no luck either.I was on the line waiting for Philips customer service for over an hour, yes, over an hour trying to talk to someone. I finally gave up waiting. If all Philips products are this shoddy, it is no wonder customer service can't handle all the calls. No more Philips products for me. I am returning this unit and will give Sony a try.
The price was right, a similar Tom Tom received great reviews in Consumer Reports, I did all the research and thought I'd made the perfect purchase. Wrong. So very wrong. I tested it on a 225 mile drive. I knew the route pretty well except for the last 30 miles or so. I couldn't really tell from the TomTom maps where it was going to take me but I trusted it. I set out using my own knowledge, assuming the 720 would re-configure the directions as I made my turns. Not so. It kept screaming at me to make a u-turn and go back. I ignored it but I started to second guess myself. I was on a short-cut so I thought it would pick me up when I got to a main road. Not so. Even when I got on a main highway it protested. It wanted me to take a very curvy river road. I was taking a parallel road which was much straighter and easier to drive. My road was a few minutes shorter but a few miles longer and I'd programmed it to "fastest"! At every major intersection for 125 miles it wanted me to make a u-turn or to "take a right and a left" to get to the windy road 20 miles to the east. I went through a major city and assumed it would take me to the connecting freeway but no - it wanted me to go back and get on the windy road. The final straw came when I was 6 miles from my destination and it still wanted me to turn around and go back - which at that time would have added 50 or more miles to my route - and I was within spitting distance of my stop! In all that time it never once was able to re-configure my route. I stopped in to Target on the way home and checked out a similarly priced Garmin - which is what I'm ordering right now from Amazon. I want a GPS that works with me to make the best choices - not one that is stuck on it's own opinion of what's best.
my old review "I think it depends what type of router you use: this adapter showed 100% connectivity, but still failed to open the Internet Explorer, siting some troubles with the router! I had run the CD (did everything correctly), but I still cannot use it. Have to use my old adapter..."EDIT: After upgrading the router and its firmware, this little adapter is WONDERFUL! Full 5 stars - just great! The range is amazing - I was able to detect some free wifi networks - and this little adapter was able to connect to them even if the signal strenght was 10-20%. Of course, the house network shows a steady 100% signal strenght (all 3 floors), indoors and outdoors. Very reliable!
The hard case shown for the Palm Tungsten E2 handheld is the one positively rated by reviewers as the "DSI" company hard case. BUT, the ONLY hard case that is shipped by "wireless galaxy", is the LOUSY(rated by one of the 3 reviewers) "Innopocket" company hard case, for $19.99. This is like a "bait and switch" situation, with a great "DSI" company hard case reviewed and SHOWN in the picture, but in the fine print of "comments" about the hard case being sold by "wireless galaxy", the hard case for the Palm Tungsten E2 being shipped is the LOUSY Innopocket company hard case that was given a very poor rating by one of the reviewers. (as of 4:10am(ET) Saturday 22 July 2006)
This was one of my worst purchases of 2006. The "Twist-To-Fit In-Ear" technology doesn't work and I kept having to pause my running to adjust the headphones. I eventually gave up and they're sitting in one of my drawers gathering dust.I wish someone from Sennheiser would contact me and offer a full refund.Very disappointed.
I have the same problem with a blank screen. I have owned this TV for a little less than two years and yesterday the screen went blank. I called the customer service center and said they have no idea what I am talking about. Do not buy this TV......
Having loved The Secret History so much, I couldn't wait to read Donna Tartt's next novel, and she certainly made us wait a long time! Unfortunately, this book does not compare to her first, I'm disappointed to report. Her first book came alive and I couldn't put it down; this never really grabbed me and I struggled through it. If you're looking for a great book, pick up a copy of The Secret History instead!
I've had this camera since June 2003 and was so happy with my purchase... until, last week during my precious vacation, the camera died (exactly in the same manner as described previously by someone else) and I have to throw it out of the window (or pay $150 for the repair).I also did the blunder of recommending this camera to my friends(after 6 months of my purchase/use)... now I'm really regretting!!!!It was working perfectly until this happened, when both the green and orange lights started flashing simulatenously and the camera stopped responding. Replacing the battery(as per the manual) did not come to the rescue and I had to buy a "use and throw" camera for $10 that was far more reliable that this piece of junk!
an absolutely terrible design.it doesn't fit and the treo won't turn off with it on.unfortunately, i let it sit for over the 30 day limitso now it's in the trash where it belongs.
After only one month the zipper came undone making it impossible to close. The size and handle was what I was looking for but the zipper breaking so soon was a huge let down.
Do not buy these two-way radios. We took them on a 2000 mile RV trip, so we had plenty of time to use them. We finally gave up and threw them in the glove box in frustration. The talk button is a soft button about 2" long, on the side of the unit, and unless you press it in exactly the right spot and at exactly the right pressure, it does not work. Maddening, to say the least.
I guess I have small ears. The loop that goes around the ear goes way over my ear. I admit that the earbuds themselves are great, but the loop only works if your earsize is bigger than average. I called Sony and they were no help with the problem so I returned the headphones.
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 found that the SD500 fits snugly in the original Pentax PTX-L40 case, as offered by J&R. On the Pentax site they show a different case for the L40, maybe they changed it, but the one shown at J&R is the one I tried - and it has a small pocket for an extra battery and memory card.
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.
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 didn't read the review until after I bought one. They don't have the privacy channels, channel scan or VOX that the screen originally said. Also the &quot;up to 2 miles&quot; range has a useful range of closer to 1/2 mile with fresh batteries. It is OK for around the house and maybe the mall but don't expect too much at the amusement park. Without the extra privacy channels you will get many people on the 14 channels.Once again, Read the reviews before you buy.
One of the two pieces broke the first time I tried using it. The other works ok, but its so cheaply made, I doubt it will last long.
First off, I'm a long-time Mac user, from way back in the LCII days. I've never owned a Windows or other OS, and frankly, never wanted to own one. I've upgraded through six Macs since the LCII and been very happy with every one... until now. In December 2005, I upgraded from my 5-year-old G4 Cube to the iMac G5 250 GB with 20-inch screen. For the first three months, everything worked flawlessly. I enjoyed and used the dual-layer DVD burning feature, edited LOTS of audio (transferring LPs to MP3 and CD), did lots of word processing, internet surfing, some video editing in iMovie, and lots of photo editing in Photoshop. In all of these applications, the G5 was much, much faster than my G4, and all with a lot less noise. The G5 runs very quiet. As I was saying, for the first three months, things went great. Then, last week, in the middle of responding to an e-mail, I got the "spinning beach ball of doom." I tried to force quit, but could not. Finally, I had to use the power switch to restart the computer. When it had fully rebooted, the beach ball was still there and I couldn't do anything. To make a long story short, the beach ball never went away. I spent hours on the phone with Apple customer support (they were very helpful, patient, and courteous, by the way) and ran all sorts of system checks, Disk Warrior--the whole nine yards. Nothing worked. Finally, after two days of this, I took the computer to a local Apple store, and after some tests there, it was determined that the hard drive had completely failed--big time. They were unable to salvage any of the data, but since my computer was under warranty, they replaced the hard drive free of charge. It's up and running again--that's nice, but I lost three months of hard work. I had been routinely backing files up until my external hard drive ran out of space about the same time I got this computer in December, so all of my original work on this machine was lost when it crashed.What is so frustrating is that the hard drive failure was completely unprovoked. It *didn't* come about after installing suspicious software or any poor treatment of the computer. It *didn't* happen after a thunderstorm. The hard drive just spontaneously kicked the bucket, without warning, and without the ability to retrieve data after the crash. One second it was working fine, then POOF! All gone. This bad experience won't have me switching to Windows, but it will have me questioning the reliability of Macs in the future. Their track record is good, but it isn't flawless. Macs are prone to hard drive failures just like any other computer--and I learned the lesson the hard way. Despite the trouble I had, I would still recommend the iMac; I don't know anyone else who has experienced a failure like mine. I have many friends with iMacs and all of them have been very pleased with their computers. Whatever computer you go for, however, do yourself a favor and spare the possible headaches later. Buy an external hard drive and a program like "Retrospect" and back-up your files! Now! $300-$500 now on a decent external HD can save thousands of dollars in third-party data recovery services later. (If they can recover anything at all!) Warranties will fix the hardware if it fails, but they don't cover the data lost.
I bought mine a little less than 6 months ago, and throughout this time I have had the pleasure of the jerking movements of my cursor, the middle click just not working at times, and the failure of the left click (then the fixing of the left click!... then the second failure... then the fix!... awaiting third failure). It's a comfortable mouse, it fits well in the palm of my hand. The buttons on the side are comfortable and responsive. The scroll is very nice and feels like an expensive piece of hardware. But the mouse just doesn't work well. It stops working at the most inopportune times, somehow fixes itself only to break once again in a couple of weeks. I liked the mouse when it wasn't sucking. My experience with logitech products has been very good, until I encountered this mouse. I was extremely disappointed with the mouse.
Apple has proved once again that people will buy things if they come in pretty colors!! Like their successful original imacs, which came in a plethora of colors and sold through the roof, the ipod mini is doing the same. Let's put it this way; you'll buy the ipod mini if you're trying to make a fashion statement and show hip you are, but aren't really serious about music. No serious music fan would be satisfied with a device that only holds 1000 songs, when they could buy the 20GB ipod for only $50 more, and have 4000 more songs!!! Do they still teach economics in school?
I am VERY disappointed with this product. It was very difficult to install and after I finally did get it up and running, it worked only intermittently, at best. Judging by the lengthy inputs on the on-line support forums, my problems were common to many users. I have been through multiple firmware and software upgrades, multiple support calls, and too many hours on-line trying to find solutions. It has now gone into my trash heap and I am back to powerline networking to connect other PC's in my home.
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...
I got a new 10D a few month ago. It just failed. I have not taken more than 500 pictures. I used only one lens Canon EF 24-70/2.8L. Today the shutter failed. One leaf of the shutter could not get back into place. So the camera shows &quot;ERROR 99&quot; and is no longer useful. Search on google will see so many posts on this problem. The shutter life is very short. Do not buy 10D until the problem resolved, or you will regret. I am surprised that no one addressed this here.
Love Bose products and really like the customer service. However these earphones are horrible to use for exercising! Once you start sweating, the earphones just come right off! YES, I did try all the pads they send. Unfortunately, there is no way you can wear them and exercise. I would suck it up and buy the Bang and Olufsen earphones (expensive!) or be economical and buy the Vmoda. They both work great.
This battery was a Light Grey color (not white for the iBook) & it never charged.
Don't waste your money on this poorly made product. Sound is not clear of loud. I blew the speaker within the first 24 hrs of having item.
I bought a Streamzap just to control the volume on my computer while playing internet radio, and to mute the commercials. I don't need fancy control over multimedia applications.I have not been able to even accomplish the simple volume control I hoped for.This product contains 3 parts - a remote that looks much like a TV remote, a receiver which connects to the computer's USB port, and software. I believe the problem I have is a faulty USB plug on the receiver I got, because most of the time the unit does not show up on the computer. Other devices like USB disks and a flash disk all work fine on the very same USB port on the computer.It also took multiple attempts to install the software, perhaps because of intermittent connectivity with the receiver. Finally, if the receiver does show up on the computer, Windows frequently requires me to re-install the drivers. I thought USB was "plug and play" not "plug and re-install."What has me REALLY frustrated is the COMPLETE lack of support by Streamzap. They don't "do" phones, so your two support alternatives are to consult their "knowledge base" or send them email.Since I've had my unit their "knowledge base" has been unavailable for multiple technical reasons, and they don't apear to care.The one email response I got from their "support" person accomplished exactly nothing, and days have passed since I replied to him.The bottom line: Streamzap products do not work and Streamzap has no intention of backing up their products or supporting their customers.I'll probably just send this unit back to Streamzap in very small pieces so it'll go into their landfill, where it belongs, instead of mine.
I used to be a Logitech "fanboy". Keyboard, mouse, speakers, webcam... all Logitech. After problems I've had with my last two mice, and the problems I've had with my G15 keyboard... I think I've been broken of my infatuation with Logitech.The problems with this particular mouse started after just a few months. Occasionally the mouse wouldn't register a click, which worsened with time. Eventually, it started having trouble tracking as well, while the clicking issue worsened. Changed to a new battery? Issue persisted. When the mouse works, it works well... but after dealing with computers for the last 15+ years I can assure you that a mouse shouldn't go bad this quickly.
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.
These Dynex cassette adapters were once good products -- I've owned a couple of them in the past. But, like all of these cassette adapters, the thin cord eventually goes bad and you have to replace them.Which is just what I did recently. But... Dynex must have produced a LARGE bad batch of these, because the new one I got was awful. Loud hissing and droning came from the speakers, and the volume coming from the iPod was so low that I had to turn the volume on the tape deck up all the way to even hear it... which made the hissing, droning background noise overpowering.Obviously it was defective. But when I returned it and exchanged it for another one, the new one had the same problem.Dynex, get some quality control and fix these things!
I wish printer manufactuers would just charge a realistic price for their printers rather than always trying to kill us on the price of the ink. It's often cheaper to throw away a printer and buy a new one than to get replacement ink for it. This stuff seems to last about 50 pages before it goes dry.
This device has worked terribly for me. I purchased to so I can have my vast array of HID's connected to my computer at once (HID stands for Human Interface Device such as a mouse, keyboard, tablet etc.) I was going to leave it under my desk out of sight leaving my desk area clean an neat, so much for that plan.The device doesn't "see" all the devices connected to it. I often times have to plug a device into it 3 or 4 times before it works. Worst of all this happens every time my computer is powered off and then back on. So another words I had to fish under my desk and unplug and plug everything back into it. This completely defeats the purpose of a hub in my situation. The whole reason I purchased it was so that I could have all my devices plugged in at once and not need to mess with any cables when I want to use them (compared to swaping out what devices I had conected). Now I have it on top of my desk with 7 ugly USB cables plugged into it, so that I can unplug and re-plug them in when I need to force the device to see whats conected to it.My suggestion is don't touch this device for the life of you. If you have a computer with PCI of any type find a USB expansion card instead. I decided to go with the hub rout due to the high cost of PCI express USB expansion cards and the fact none of the devices I was plugging into this require much bandwidth (they are all HIDs) and in the end I regret every penny that was wasted on this terrible product.
this comes free if you buy a nikon lens, but as many customers said, it has very bad flares when shooting next lights. so not much useful.
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.
It plays some DVDs, but refuses to play others (won't play Cats or Finding Nemo). It sometimes freezes for up to 30 seconds and then continues. It is very slow to start a disc or select any options. The remote buttons are small and poorly placed.I would like to get my money back for this piece of junk but I did not take it out of the box and discover its shortcomings until after 30 days ;-(I would avoid this product at any price.
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!)
have had quite alot of trouble with the receiver...i have nursed it through 2 years having replaced 2 home antennas and now something else is now plaguing it i'm guessing its the power connector and the power adapter is on its last leg also...it has very flimsy cables (power and antenna)...i refuse to spend more money on it(sanyo)so i will buy another sirius radio just not a sanyo product...
The cradle is very poor quality. Connector piece sinks into base and does not snap in with phone. Would not recommend this product.
I thought this would be a great gift and bought 4 of them. Unit worked well until I tried installing the software and it crashed with an error from Macromedia Projector. Tried installing it on a second computer and got the same exact error. I went online for support or updated drivers and found nothing useful on their site. Too bad for Flip - I am taking all of them back.
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.
When I first received the package, it had been damaged in shipping.I contacted the manufacturer via amazon.They quickly sent out a replacement.I received it and am very happy with it.I will be keeping this product in mind when I need to get another keyboard.-- Edit --A short time after getting the replacement, I had it die also.These keyboards are NOT spill resistant and do NOT handle being rolled up to be carried.
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 was happy with this product until it failed after about 2 years. This is too early for a device like this. Pantone's handling of the matter made me refuse to buy another Pantone/X-Rite product under any circumstance.As I write this review, this product is still in production. You might consider how you feel about buying a product that may have a two year lifetime.Pantone acknowledged on their web site that a number of defective products were sold. Within a certain time frame, they were replaced. I don't know if my product was in that defective batch because I was merely told that the warranty period was over and that they would not replace it. This was within the promised warranty, but if Pantone wanted loyal customers they needed to have better service. What would have made me happy and loyal would have been an apology for the inconvenience and prompt replacement, regardless of warranty expiration. What would also have worked would have been an explanation (was mine one of the the defective units?) and a replacement if it was known to be defective. Instead, cold adherence to the rule lost them my (admittedly meager) future business. I realize my purchase was trivial, but every customer matters.
I have been unable to install on Vista Ultimate 64 bit. Help desk helpful but may have to return.
The thing has firm-wear that's 5 years old and no new updates. The max LAN and Wireless speed is 1 MB/s regardless of your ISP. If they came out with new firm-wear I think it would work just fine.
this dvd player is the worst. I bought it at a bargain price, but what a mistake!the dvd drawer opens REALLY slow!some DVD's don't work, althought hey work just fine with my other DVD player.it takes a long time for the dvd player to actually start playing the disc.I'll give it 2 stars because it was cheap and it's nice to look at. I gave it to my friend and he already gave it to charity.a real P.O.S.I'm happy with my new Sony 1 disc player. it's fast and plays all of my dvd's.
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.
This product is very poor quality. A terrible hiss associated with it and my casset player constantly ejected it. Save your money because this is a piece of JUNK !!!
To the letter, my review matches up with Ian's and I had the same thing happen with my C82 which I got Epson to replace with the C86. I don't normally take the time to write reviews, but unless you want a disposable ink vaccum, I recommend that you look elsewhere for an inkjet printer.
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.
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.
I'm sure the DVD Player is good ... but it was never received. I ordered on Nov 17th 06 & it is now Jan 9th & no product. My history with Amazon has been good in the past however shipments were always to my P.O. Box. This time this wasn't an option. We have received MANY shipments to my address fine, however this one was returned " undeliverable" with no other explanation. I've not been able to get any explanation through customer service. There is NO phone number to contact & the web site VERY laborious. There was no notice left @ my home & no second or third tries. I've tried several times to get a refund with only a latest promise of 3 days. That was on Jan. . 3rd ... & it is now Jan 9th & I still have received no refund. I deserve an explanation of what went wrong with both the delivery AND refund. The holidays now have passed & that money would have been REAL helpful, not to mention the product.
I picked up 4 of these thinking they'd just work based on the high review rating on amazon.I should've read the negative reviews because like most said these are not 1.3 certified.These cables will work with MOST HDMI equipment so they are still a great value. But if you are usingthe latest and greatest you will have issues.I only bought these because I was too lazy to pay the shipping from monoprice and that was my mistakeMonoprice cables are nearly the same cost much higher build quality and will work with just about everythingon the market today.I haven't owned these long enough to see if they are as brittle as other people have mentioned so I'm still giving this2 stars because for 90% of the public these cables will work fine(I put them on my cable box and Roku)Lesson learned.
What a piece of garbage.I bought this scanner and installed it on my computer only to get black pages of paper. I used visioneer's troubleshooting site to "quick" unistall and reinstall the software and scanner driver after having to manually edit my registry and use some special uninstall software they published and after three attempts I continued to get black page scans. I have attempted the installation on three different computers. The first one resulted in these black pages, the second resulted in fatal installation (never worked), and the third computer--a brand new Dell resulted in the scanner functioning ONE TIME. After a re-boot, I got the same black pages...I don't have this scanner anymore. I recently quit smoking and smashed the thing on my marble kitchen counter this morning.I recommend if you are going through the whole quitting smoking process, you avoid Visioneer products.
Waste of money, didnt fir my ear very well, and not that great o sound
not worth the money paidband is way to big, slips right off wrists
Last year I purchased the Sportster with boombox and car docking station. Installation difficulties have made it at best disappointing and at worst, useless.Because of all the huge trees in Atlanta, positioning the boombox antenna is tricky. Once I did get it positioned on the deck, I found that reception was fine as long as I sat perfectly still. My slightest movement in any direction would cause the sound to cut out.The car kit is billed as "plug and play." That may be accurate if you are an electronics engineer and don't have a convertible. Running the cable for the antenna from outside the rear window to the receiver on the dash is not exactly a snap. For most people, finding a place to position the receiver cradle is a problem too because it requires quite a bit of space and can interfere with such things as airbags and visibility.Good luck--for those who can figure it out, satellite is worth it!
This product is great - gets hold of a station and keeps it. However after a few months, it has started to heat up and quits. After cooling off it starts again and sometimes last for an hour and quits again. Consequently, it is not usable.
I used a Maxtor 120 gig for several months. It was amazing! I never had a single problem, except that I ran out of space. Upgrading to LaCie, the thing took 30 hours, (count them, 30!) to transfer 100 gigs of music. The power button is a stupid feature. If you're plugged in, I want to use you. Also, the chords that come with it are flimsy. Plus it's loud, and makes my desk vibrate. If this is made by Porsche, I'd never buy one of their cars! Go with Maxtor instead, even if it's more expensive. Everyone I know swears by Maxtor. I do too.
Not the part in the add. They say it is a bad data entry in thier data base. They made it good though... no problem.
I would love this trimmer if it just kept working. 2nd Panasonic trimmer that just stops working within a few month. New battery, works for a day, then stops again. Now completely stopped. Is it even worth returning? Now, it has to be done through Panasonic, blah blah...ship to them. I prefer companies that stand by their product, they ship you the new one and you return the old one when you get it. They have all my proof of purchase,, etc.They just don't make things they way they used to, when things worked for more than a year at least?!?!?!?!Never again Panasonic.
You get what you paid for in this product. The sound is very noisy and quiet. Plus there is a constant clicking sound. Don't buy from these guys.
I ordered 4 of these drive enclosures last summer because the one I had ordered a few months earlier worked so well. One of those drives was DOA and had to be returned. The firewire port on a second enclosure just failed about 10 months into using it. Clearly the quality control on these drives is not very good if a failure rate of 50% is seen.At least they are failing within the 1 year warranty period, so I can return the enclosures for replacements, but keep your receipt.
I bought this one in 2008. In less of two years it stopped! At first everything was OK, but before a year of use, my computer said "the disk is very damaged and recommended change it", in that times, bug reports indicated that in Palimpset (disk tool of Ubuntu 9.10) had a bug reading S.M.A.R.T. showing warning messages by mistake and Windows disk tool didn't detect anything wrong, then ignoring the Ubuntu warnings, I kept using it. Last year I had to buy a new hard drive because my Western Digital was damaged and took half of my data without backup. I have a couple of excellent WD disks in the same computer, one of 80 GB (2004) and another of 160 GB (2008), I don't know what happend with this model...
I was really excited about this product and thought I had finally bought the perfect gift for my husband. This was supposed to be his father's day gift, however, when he loaded the pictures onto the keychain, the pictures were so dark that you couldn't even see them. I'm not sure if this is typical or if I got a defective keychain, but either way, we were both really disappointed. I would not recommend or buy this product again.
Despite the claim of guaranteed compatibility, this memory card was NOT compatible with my Compaq Presario! You should check first with Compaq to determine if this will work with your Presario.Also, the Viking website was a disaster when I went for technical assistance. First, they clearly advertised 24/7 telephone technical support --- wrong, it was the usual daytime hours. Second, there was absolutely no useful documentation to assist in installation of this particular memory card.Buyer beware
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.
I am a long distance runner who spends hours on the road each week getting ready for Triathlons and Marathons. Music is important to my runs as it helps keep me on pace and at the same time help the miles dissapear more quicky. And before I bought the mini ipod I must admit that I suffered from Ipod envy. I loved the interface and the ease of use of the big unit but to my mind they were too big and too bulky for long distance running. Instead, I made due with products like the Rio Cali and a couple of others that were fine units but had limited memory and difficult user interface. Needless to say I was very excited with Apple introduced the Mini Ipod. In fact, I got one on the first day they were available. The unit was everything I hoped for...lots of space for a variety of music...good interface and small enough to fit on my arm. It was great in fact until about two months after I got the unit when it broke. As I had bought the extended warrantee I did not worry. I called Apple and they sent out a box for me to ship my unit back to them for repair. Well that was two months ago and my unit still is back. They first time they sent it back to me still not operating. Then they botched sending me a new box to ship the unit back to them not once but twice. And, now I just sit waiting for the unit to be sent back to me.Considering what I paid for the unit, the fact that I also bought the extended warrantee and that I have been able to use the unit two months out of four, I can not possibly reccomend this unit to anyone.
A friend of mine gave me one of these. He works at a computer store that sells them. They are kind of behind the scenes joke for them, just for stupid people with too much money. They love to sell them, as they make a lot more money than on the ($) generic cables. But when it comes right down to it, no performance increase over the generics.
This device destroys more CDs than it fixes.The way it's suppose to work:Special resurfacing liquid is thoroughly buffed across the surface of the CD, filling small scratches.Way it actually works:Leaves countless small scratches across the CD, making a damaged CD into a coaster.
I used this camera while snorkeling on St. John. Funny, I don't remember the water being so blue. There must be a blue filter or something on the camera. The pictures came out very hazy and the land pictures were blurry. I'm disappointed because the photos would have been gorgeous. It was very hot, so the condensation or saltwater must have done something to the camera. I would do what another user did in the future, rent an underwater camera.
This is a nice looking mouse, but looks can be deceiving. I bought it because I like having 2 extra buttons for forward/back when web browsing. I couldn't care less about being able to scroll side to side. In fact, the extra wheel has become a nuisance. I bought the mouse to use at work, where I spend all day using AutoCAD. I need to use the wheel to zoom in/out and pan in AutoCAD, but it doesn't work if you have the side scrolling wheel enabled. No problem, I disabled that function, but it doesn't completely turn the second wheel off. Instead, the second wheel scrolls up and down in the opposite direction. Pretty annoying, especially since it's so close to the other wheel that I can't help but bump it or even mistake it for its counterpart once in a while.In addition, I've had the same problem some other users reported: sporadically the mouse will stop working for no apparent reason. The laser still lights up, and I can still navigate using the keyboard, but the cursor is frozen. I tried uninstalling the software but it just froze the whole computer.I guess that's what I get for buying a $15 mouse.
I quote the description saying "67MM Front Lens" which is completely NOT TRUE. This thing doesn't fit my 60D. Oh well, it was a cheap attempt anyways.
I bought this for my daughter for x-mas and after about 3hrs, we also go the "file system corrupted" and another message that said the hard drive was overheated. She only got to listen to it for about 20 mins. Also, this was a doorbuster deal from Walmart and of course they don't have any more and now I will have to get a different brand and spend more money!!
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 just received the Case Logic 24 CD Heavy Duty Wallet CDE24. I am very disappointed in the quality of this product and I am returning it to Amazon, The CD sleeves are much too loose and the wallet itself is not "heavy duty" in my opinion. I am a classical music listener and some of my imported CD's are very expensive - heck, what CD is not expensive? Does anyone know of a better product?
I just ordered my third one of these. The first two just quit working. I called Magellan tech support (clearly handled from Asia, by the way) both times and after a lot of diagnostic work was told my cable was no good.Another irritation: why use a serial port connection? My laptop does not have a serial port so I have had to buy a cumbersome adapter (not cheap) that is itself finicky. Why not USB?
I agree with most of the reviews posted. I have had this printer for several years. I rarely need to print things, but I can tell you that I have had to purchase an inordinate number of ink cartridges. I initially bought the printer for the multiple features (copy/scan/print), but I have now put more money in the Epson execs pockets than I would like to. I'm going out today to buy another printer. Whomever the individuals were at Epson that thought this little scam of a printer would help their reputation should be fired; but I'm sure if those individuals read this post they would just exclaim, "and yeah, we are laughing all the way to the bank."
THIS IS THE SECOND ( IN SIX MONTHS ) OF THESE UNITS I HAVE BOUGHT. ONLY FOR THE SPECS AND ESPECCIALLY THE SIZE. THE BATTERY FOLDS OVER , FLAT ON THE BACK OF THE SCREEN SO IT IS LESS BULKY. HOWEVER I FOUND OUT THEY DON'T LAST VERY LONG . THE FIRST UNIT THE HINGES JUST SNAPPED OFF, THE SECOND, THE SCREEN WENT DEAD AFTER ONLY DAYS OF USE.
The cable is cheap... It worked, but one day I pulled out my tower to do some work, forgot to unplug the HDMI cable, and it somehow tore off the end and bent all the pins (Then two of the pins snapped off when I tried to bend them back). I ended up replacing with a cable from China that was all wrapped up in a nice mesh fabric and had strong, sturdy ends.
If these were free, i'd still would not recommend them, due to all the time that you will waste with faulty recordings.It is the discs, I must assume, since my burner works fine with other brands.Anyway, (now) I think it's best to invest a bit more and get good media...
i realize this was a used phone, but the talk and off buttons must be pushed just right to make a connection. for the price i was not that satisfied. thanks
I own a 20G HP ipod...well own is a relative term I think it has spent more time at Hp then with me. I realize this is a different item, but I would like to warn everyone. My original Ipod which I received Dec 2004 broke in March, and was sent back, due to it continually skipping through songs. I received another one from Hp which lasted until...November 2005. That one just crapped out and showed me a file with an exclamation point that meant..the Hard drive had crapped out..so once again I sat on the phone with HP for hours doing what they asked me to before they would agree to service it. So I again sent it back. Well now on my third Ipod in 13 months and guess what???? It too is broken. The click wheel wouldn't work, it froze on certain songs and the computer didn't recognize that it was plugged into it. So after spending hours on the phone with HP for the third time, they offered another refurbished replacement. After I continued to complain they told me there was nothing further to be done because none of the problems were related. I did ask how that had any relevance considering these were three differenct ipods two of which they had sent me as replacements..they had no answer. Only that if I had yet another problem, which I am confident I will..then they will try to offer some other trade. And you can forget about getting an extended warranty they will only give you an extra 30 days from the time you get the new one. Buyer Beware!!! I love my IPOD it's just unfortunate that I have had such a crappy time with its actual perfomance.
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!!!!
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 $$.
Was displeased with this order. the jacket is probably 4ga, but the copper wiring inside was only 8 gauge. I would be cautious when ordering.
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.
I purchased this unit for my iMac G5 over a year ago. It had a good price, and good amount of storage space so I thought this would be a good solution for my backups. Ever since I got it I've only been able to back up my data about 3 times. It seems to work fine at first, but then it freezes, crashes my computer (makes it restart) and then the drive locks out of my computer and it's not recognized anymore. I try unplugging, plugging it back, nothing. I wait a few months and it works again, only to end up the same way. Every now and then it will work fine but it's like a game of chance with this thing. I wouldn't recommend this unit at all.
I thought this was great, for the first week or two. Then it stopped working -- basically, it would appear as if the unit had recorded a program, but it would be impossible to play, either on this or on my other DVD player. Since it's within the 30-day window, I'm returning this one and shopping for another.
OK, while this is a slim power adapter it's way longer than the one that came with my laptop. Wasn't a fit for me, but worked out cause I traded my office mate for this for the standard Sony power adapter (she hand ordered an extra). She likes it a lot because it fits in her bag well (women's briefcase\computer case). I use a backpack and wanted somethign as small as possible.
I received one of these as a promotional. Functionally, it was totally cool. I dropped it. It broke. Done.It was a small drop. The type of drop my regular camera has experienced multiple times. The type my mobile phone has experienced multiple times. Etc. Nope. Dead.If you do buy one, buy yourself a case for padding - but the plastic is pretty thin stuff. Or buy yourself a camera that can do all these things and not break after a little wear and tear.
I've owned and loved canon cameras for 35 years. I bought the A75 and was satisfied until one month after the warranty ran out. My A75 pictures came out almost black in auto focus. I called Canon support and was told due to the age (one month out of warranty) I would have to pay for repairs and postage. I looked on the internet and the problem seems to be rampant. I wouldn't buy another Canon camera on a bet.
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
this power to go was purchased for my father to used while he is gone over the road because he is a truck driver and he could use it but he only got to use it for 5 days before it quit working on him. we contacted the seller when he got home but the seller the told us that there was only a weeks warranty on it and now they are trying to get out of any repairs on it so i will not purchase anything from you again since it cost 56.00 for only one week of use.
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.
The problem lies in the cd player. If you are listening to quiet music, there is an overbearing noise from the unit, weather a bad bearing or poor design. It sounds metallic in nature. I tried two independent units and they both exhibited this metallic rubbing noise. If all you listen to is loud music, this is good for you. If you listen to classical, etc. Stay away.
I bought this just to use as a CD player at the gym. Sound is fine but display is only adequate, and controls are very small. I always need to wear my glasses to change any settings. Would not buy again.
This is not performing as I expected. This remote in an average remote and for the price doesn't live up to expectations. Although this remote does provide a way to control numerous components, it does create some issues that are not efficient. I find I have to circumvent its own procedure and operate my components individually to operate correctly. I have tried to reprogram it numerous times, but to no avail. At least I now have a single remote, but I could do this with a cheaper remote. Average is what I think. Not too impressive. Buy a cheaper version - you'll be happier. Sorry.
I love the MX Revolution mouse I use with my desktop PC, so when I bought a Notebook PC, I got the VX. It worked great, just like the MX, until I dropped it to the floor. I didn't smash it to concrete or anything like that...just about 2-feet drop on hardwood floor. The scroll wheel stopped working. Luckily, it was within 30 days after I purchased through Amazon, so the exchange was a breeze. I got a new mouse and was happy with it...until today, after 2 months, I dropped it off the coffee table on hardwood floor again. The wheel got stuck and stopped working. I can't believe this is meant for a Notebook! I use it mostly at home, but still, it's hard not to drop it here and there. It would be totally useless if I had to carry it around for work.Now, since it's past 30 days of purchase, I guess I have to find a repair shop...I really regret spending so much money on such a fragile mouse.
Why oh why did I buy this instead of a new Palm? My old Palm worked perfectly. I've had my Visor less than a day and had to perform a dozen resets because it keeps getting fatal errors. Every time I sync - fatal error. My Palm worked so well. This is a stupid piece of junk. I'm returning mine.
Garmin on longer supports the old BlueCharts, which means if you buy this, you cannot get the absolutely necessary 25 digit unlock code to actually use it. You must upgrade to the g2 software.Garmin Bluechart Pacific Saltwater Map CD-ROM (Windows)
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!
DO NOT BUY THIS TV, I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY AND IT HAS A LOT OF BACKLIGHT BLEEDING ALL OVER THE SCREEN THIS IS TERRIBLE, I CALLED SONY THEY HAD TECHNICIANS COME OVER TO MY HOUSE THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL, THEY REFUSE TO FIX OR REPLACE THE TV AFTER I SPENT $2,500 ON THIS SET IM SO DISSAPOINTED AND FEEL ROBBED!
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 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 mouse stopped working after two days. Would have returned it but didn't save the packaging....I guess I should have tried a different vendor.
I'm very disappointed with Amazon and with this product.How am I to verify that these jewel cases are really Imation brand?Not marked as Imation in any way.They look and feel like plain old generic jewel cases that one would pay $18.50 for 100 of them - just like I did.The product is presented as a case of 100 Imation jewel cases, well a case of 100 is 2 groups of 50 unmarked jewel cases, each group with a flimsy piece of plastic around it, with the 2 groups placed in a everyday brown cardboard box, with no packing material. That box is forwarded from an outfit named One Stop, to an Amazon outlet to be combined with the rest of my Amazon order. When Amazon packed the total order, they used packing material, so I'll assume that the four (I did not check all 100) broken jewel cases were broken during the trip from One Stop to Amazon.I am going to keep the product, these are the type of jewel cases that I would expect for the price I paid for them, so I got what I paid for, not what was presented. If something is too good to be true ..............If Amazon or One stop would care to prove to me that the jewel cases I received are really Imation jewel cases, I will be more than happy to change this review.
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.
While this does indeed recharge the Creative Vision:M MP3 player, it is likely responsible for slowly cooking my Zen.My experience:Number one, when the Zen is plugged into this adapter, the touch pad becomes useless. unplug it, and you can use the touch pad again.Number two, I eventually wound up replacing the touch pad.Number three, a slight audible hum can be heard while listening to music with the Zen plugged in.Number four, My Zen began to need constant resetting and restarting after years of good performance. Eventually it became unuseable. I ordered a new battery, thinking that was a possible cause, and when I opened up the Zen to replace the battery, i noticed corrosion and heat damage both on the metal of the power supply and all around the power supply on the circuit board. I belive this adapter is responsible.
I wrote a review before, but it seems to be lost.Now that I have the S3 for some time more, it makes anyway sense to update it. The S3 is neat because of its size. What is not nice is that the camera is unusable in low light. The flash works at most 8 feet and tends to badly overexpose on a normal setting. Resetting the camera sensitivity for the flash is not acceptable. As the flash, as the battery suffers from the small size. Not very usable. Where the S3 was practically unusable, the Sony DSC-S85 made perfect pictures with and without flash.
This was the only thing I have purchased from Amazon that was really disappointing. I bought this for a road trip I was going to take with my children because I figured it would help pass the time. The DVD player worked only ONE time! ONE use! After that, the screen was just dead. I tried charging the battery, using the car charger, not even the wall adapter would get it to turn back on. I will never purchase a product made by audiovox again. I'm glad I didn't shell out more than $125.00 for it. Amazon should really check the product it sells, especially electronics, to make sure they work before shipping the stuff out to their customers. It's disheartening to be expecting something good and getting crap in exchange for my good, hard-earned dollars!
The strap on this armband has no elasticity so that if it's tightened enough to keep a heavy 60/80 gig iPod from slipping, it feels like a tourniquet. At least you can listen to music while donating blood. The click wheel and dock connecter are completely exposed - no protection from the elements or sweat.
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.
I purchased the 670 in the hopes of simplifying my remote life. I have four remotes (TV, DVD, receiver, PVR). While the wizard to setup the device was easy and it had my hardware in the database, I have returned the item.Many, many of the keys on my remotes were NOT represented on this universal remote. As a result, I still needed all of my device specific remotes in arms reach. I also felt the hard key placement was not condusive to easy PVR usage.For extremely basic controls of a system, I guess the unit would be OK. But if you have even remotely advanced equipment or need to access the special feature buttons, DO NOT get this remote. Stick with your device specific remotes.
I have use the unit for a couple of months now and my observations are that there are better alternatives to some of the routes the device comes up with so if you don't double check the device route to another source, you may not get the most efficient travel plan. I am also disappointed with what I would consider auxilliary info the device provides such as points of interest. On top of that I choose this product over a Garmin which my wife preferred and she doesn't fail to remind me of the decision.
Don't buy this thing. It will only work with one output plugged in, basically making it an expensive 12" HDMI extension.
This is not a mp3 cd player. it has a aux jack that you can hook you mp3 player up to but it cannot play a mp3 cd. Do not buy this product.
I bought this for my daughter to hear herself sing. The recording is distorted and full of static. Very low quality sound for music recording. Waste of money!!!! I wanted to rate it zero.
I had a small problem with the device, and needed a replacement part. When I called I was told to go to the website. When I couldn't find what I wanted they simply told me that the part was not available, and I should just go buy a whole new unit.As if the content wasn't bad enough, the representative was shockingly rude. the device is neat, but I would not support the company.
I have had the same experience as everyone else. I replaced the cartridge and had no problems, but all of a sudden one day...it just started prining blank sheets. I am about 30 days out of my warranty period. Epson has offered to give me a discount on another product or fix this one for free, but I think the problem will continue to occur...I am just going to buy a new printer NOT and Epson
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 purchased a similar all- in one model cx5200 last year. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE THE FIRST MONTH I BOUGHT THIS PRINTER! I am truly convincedit is by far THE WORST PRINTER I HAVE EVER USED. I have run all the diagonostics, changed the cartridges over and over AND STILL IT NEVER PRINTS CORRECTLY! There are no instructions on the website or manual that addresses the problem besides " run nozzle check- clean print head" after 9 times it still doesn't print without lines. I have been using epson printers since the early 90's. I use one at work so I am famililar with all the quirks of these printers. I have tried EVERYTHING to get this to work. After I clean the heads, run a nozzle check 6-7-8 times MAYBE i'll get a week that it prints. Then, it stops printing again OR it tells me I need a new cartridge ( which are hard to find, by the way). I am getting the feeling I am the only person who bought this printer. I know my one year parts guarantee has run out.I have spent to much money on cartridges I could have bought another printer by now. And actually, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER EPSON PRODUCT AGAIN.
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!
...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 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.
Logitech's Dinovo Edge product should no longer be for sale, unless you're into buying outdated stuff.I own one one of these. Be careful. This keyboard is NOT compatible with Logitech's new unifying receiver technology so you will lose a USB port if you don't have bluetooth built in. My experience with built in bluetooth wasn't that great either... the accompanying bluetooth USB receiver was much more reliable (but huge in comparison to a unifying receiver).I do own a Logitech wireless mouse that uses the unifying technology. The receiver usurps a USB port, but is very unobtrusive (tiny), reliable, and compatible with up to 6 unifying devices simultaneously.Look for a unifying compatible keyboard instead.
I bought this lens on a Saturday and brought it back on Sunday. In the first place the lens is huge and hard to handle even on a tripod. I found I had to lock down my tripod as tight as I could get it to keep it steady. That wouldn't have been bad except that the version I had at least, was soft at 500mm even at shutter speeds of 1/1600th of a second on a tripod. It was sharp at 200mm but I didn't buy it for that I wanted to be able to make photographs at 500mm that were sharp. I shot from f/10 to f/6.5 and didn't get one good picture at 500mm. The reason I bought this lens is I read some good reviews on it. If you get a copy like the one I got you will be very disappointed. I went back to the store and got a Tokina 80-400mm, a UV filter, a hoodman loupe and a tamerac adventure 9 camera bag. For $16 more than I paid for the tameron 200-500. I just got back from the beach with the tokina 80-400 this lens great and is about $200.00 less than the tameron. You loose 100mm on the top end but gain more versatility at the low end. I prefer the tokina over the tamreon.
Typical good Amazon delivery time, but battery does not work. More accurately, it works, but the APC software indicates that the battery will only keep my PC running for less than one minute. Same PC attached to old battery always showed about 15 minutes available.Can't return because it's considered hazardous materials, etc. I think this policy could have been more prominently displayed in the item's description.In retrospect, I should have just purchased another APC UPS unit, which would have cost me just another $15.
I bought the Linksys WRT54G router and it worked flawlessly. So I decided to stick with the company when I wanted to untether my desktop from the router. I purchased this item, only to find when it arrived that it does not support WPA encryption. So in order to use it I need to change my entire security configuration. There is no driver update, and their tech support told me 'they are working on a new driver' but provided no date. So if you don't mind leaving your network less secure, this is the adapter for you. Otherwise look somewhere else.
I ordered this machine for my 75 year old mom who is very hard of hearing. She has a mailstation that has just recently died. She loves emailing everyone and since I live in another state, it's a good way to check on her every day by the emails she sends. I just got off the phone with Landel (the company that makes these machines) to go a head and set up the account for her. I was informed that she had to do it with the machine there. When I explained she can't hear, they suggested I have her return the one I ordered from Amazon and buy it from them. I'm sure Amazon would find that statement interesting. I was informed I couldn't set it up and she would have to do it or find someone who can help her. What her 80 year old friend? So I am appalled at the lack of thought that went into this set up as I'm sure there are plenty of people in my situation. So just be aware this is the case before you purchase this product.
I assume this is the product that comes with the DVD/CD "Cleaning Kit" which also includes a radial cd cleaner as well.The Lens Cleaner is incredibly ineffective and didn't improve the reading on both of my DVD players. Also, this product can NOT be used on any gaming system (or at least thats what it says on the package) so I wouldn't trust it to clean your PS2 or XBox lens. I'm going to try outScotch DVD Maintenance KitorGame Dr. 2-DISC Laserblast Optical Lens Cleanerinstead and hope that it does the trick.
As all the others said, if it works its an OK printer. I purchased mine in January 2005. It failed in JUly after (guess what) replacing the black cartridge. I got a free replacement which failed today after 1 year when I replaced the ink cartridge.This printer is designed to work with one set of cartridges and then it fails. If you plan on buying a new printer instead of cartridges goahead. If you want to keep your printer for a while: DON'T BUY THIS UNIT!!!!!
Not as good as I thought it would be. Extremely sensitive and poor quality.
I live in a not-huge NYC apartment with solid plaster walls. The new antennas extended the range of my Linksys cable modem by maybe 10-15 feet, enough to allow my PC -- but not my wife's Mac -- to get service in a corner room that had previously been out of reach. A modest improvement, but (barely) worth the modest price of a set of second-hand antennas.
I purchased a cable from them and the is the last time that I will buy from these people. They asked me to do all these test before they can see if the cable is defective. None of the test turn up positive and I never hear from then again. I submitted another request for RMA and they do not respond to it either. End up going to a local store and purchase the cable. Work fine and do no have to waste time. No worth the time and the saving for something that does not work at the end. I rather paid a little more then waste time with this company.
well i have bought codes before and they have worked.... but now they have been invalid and xbox live will not accept them. I see fault in this and this shows irresponsibility by saying they cant do anything if you have looked at the code.... wtf amazon thanks a bunch.
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! :)
A rambling, self-obsessed, horrendously written bore. If you don't know any obnoxious NY princesses, and you are simply desperate to feel like you're at a really bad party, monopolized by a self-absorbed narcissist, you will find your own personal ring of hell with this book!! Otherwise, steer clear!
I got mine off Ebay, Like the maximum 2.8 aperture and zoom range but not too happy with the auto focus. Has a lot of trouble focusing on with anything but bright subject. Often hunts but fails to find focus. Not sure if it is a problem with mine or the model lens.
I can use this thing once or twice, maybe three times, and then the program crashes, often bringing the whole computer down. I have uninstalled & reinstalled several times. No luck. Stopped using it.
If you like ink leaking and decorating your printer and desktop, by all means, buy it!!!
Halfway through the book, you are left wondering two things: why doesn't Karrie take a break from dating for a while, and why doesn't she try a new career? She seems to not have much luck in either arena, and the results are a rather tedious read. While cute at times, Bridget Jones diary it ain't.
This photo is so promising.Unfortunately, it stops there.The adapter - in terms of volume - is larger than the stock AC adapter that ships with the Vaio SZ Series. It also weighs more. The only upside is the cord from the computer to the adapter is short and tucks in - but as another reviewer pointed out - this means that you have the AC adapter near you at all times, and not discretely off your lap or desk.In short, it's much larger than you might expect from the photos.If you're looking for a cool little AC adapter for travel, this isn't it.
Plugged it in and just saw wavy lines and the color was mostly pink. Triple checked to make sure the inputs were in the correct spot and I even tried switching them around just in case the wires had the wrong color lable on them but still didn't work. Going to ask for a replacement since others have said it worked so I'm going to give it a second try.
1) Sound is dismal beyond belief unless room is absolutely quiet - volume is too weak.2) Poor design - speakers swivel & rotate annoyingly around your iPod.3) Overpriced - there are better choices. Don't waste your time or money with this junk.
I purchased the Pentax Optio W10 this past July because of its waterproof capabilities. I was happy with the camera's performance until, less than a month after purchase, the flash function stopped working. It was over a month until I finally received my camera back from Pentax. The camera was never the same once I got it back. After having the flash repaired, my images always seemed washed out or overexposed. I was hesitant to send the camera in again because I didn't want to be without it for so long. I was forced to send it back when a crack appeared on the LCD screen. The camera had a screen protector on it and was sitting untouched in a protective case when the crack appeared. I can only assume the crack was a result of built-up pressure from the previous repair. I have now been without my camera for 2/3 of the time I have owned it.After another four weeks of waiting, I called about the status of my camera. I was disappointed to learn that the repair would cost me 80% of what I had originally paid for the camera. When I tried talking to the customer service representative about my other options, she responded with utter rudeness. She made no attempt to make me feel that your company supports customer needs. Her supervisor was no better. He treated me not as though I was a customer, but rather like I was a nuisance to him. He was completely disrespectful and condescending. I was absolutely disgusted.I originally bought a Pentax because of its waterproof capabilities. I decided to look past the warnings I recieved from a number of camera experts about Pentax's awful customer service. I was willing to overlook the poor service for a waterproof camera. I was hugely mistaken. I don't care if Pentax offers a waterproof camera that can swim on its own. Good customer service is more important than product features, and I will be purchasing my next camera from a brand with more reputable customer service.
I choose this flash drive because it offered Password Protection. I hardly use it. I think I used it 15 times in the last year and now it won't work at all. What a waste!Contacted Kingston who had nothing to offer.Make sure you have a copy of everything you have on your flash drive because you never know when it will just stop working. I knew it would eventually quit but so soon??
I have several headphones ranging from a Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphone; to an LG Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone; to a cheap Logitech B-0130A headphone that I bought 6 years ago for about $30, as well as many other headphones that came with the phones or MP3 players that I bought over the years. By far, the headphone that has the best sound is the Bose QuiteComfort. None of other headphones that I have can compare to the ranges of sound of the Bose.However, I was looking for an in the ear headphone b/c I wanted something small and light and didn't want to lug my Bose around. When I saw Amazon has a special on the LG Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi Noise Isolating Earphones on Dec 4, 2009 ago for $99, I bought it. However, I was disappointed with the sound when I compared it with the Bose. Thus, I did some more research and read reviews about the Shure SE530PTH, which has many positive reviews (CNET and several others have positive reviews about this headphone). So I've decided to give myself a Christmas gift and dumped $300 for this headphone.After listening to the Shure SE530PTH, I'm again very disappointed with the sound. This time even more than the LG b/c the Shure is 3x more expensive. The Shure is not any better than the LG. In fact, the sound from my Logitech B-0130A headphone is much better than both the LG and Shure. I'm resigned to the fact that these inner ear headphones cannot replicate the same ranges of sound from a full headphone like the Bose or a cheap Logitech for that matter.So if you're looking for an inner headphone, you need to accept the fact that these types of headphones have inferior sound. Stick with the one that came with your MP3 player, etc. and save yourself some money. And if you want to blow $300, go buy the Bose QuiteComfort, which by the way is an excellent headphone and I highly recommend it if you don't mind paying $300. Granted, the Bose is not in the ear headphone.If I could return this Shure (which is difficult since I bought it online), I would do it in a heart beat.Again save yourself some money people. That's my advice.
I bought mine used and the original owner didn't tell me that the thing was a lemon. It doesn't hold a charge for longer than 2 minutes sometimes, even after charging for hours. The one I got must have a short-circuit in it or something. They're also like 2.5" x 4" x 1" thick so it's a bit bulkier than I expected. But I mean...way less bulky than a tape or cd player so hey!
I liked everything about this set until it stopped working - completely- 2 months after the warrantee ran out
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..
PNY is the worst memory product you can buy. It lasted less than a year. The customer service is slow and trys everything not to honor the warranty. I would like to give PNY minus one star, but the system doesn't allow it. DO NOT BUY PNY PRODUCTS, UNLESS YOU FEEL LIKE THROWING YOUR MONEY AWAY.
I really like this headset for work - I can listen to music (albeit monaurally) and easily switch to answer the phone. Also, it's cheaper than just about every other phone headset out there. However - that cheapness really shows in the shoddy durability of the headset. After about 3 months of use, the wire between the base and the headset breaks, and you have to buy a whole new set to make it work. If Logitech fixes this problem, this will be a great phone/pc headset. Otherwise, it's $20 every few months.
My internet connection flickers between on and off. I'm connected to the internet for about 3 seconds then the wireless adapter drops it. Very frustrating.
A man goes to rob a bank with a gun... he's a crook. Yes. But what HP is charging for their supplies is pretty equally crooked. I'm sure many of you are shaking your head in agreement with me right now. HP just makes life that much harder on a person.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!
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.
I own several Harmony remotes. Most are quite nice but this one is a bottom feeder. The buttons are way to small and cheap. back lighting is horrible to the point you can not see what's on the micro dot buttons. The color screen makes things even harder to read, You can turn off the graphics which makes it a little easier to read though. The activity buttons are way to close together for the average Joe to use. They could of done a lot better. Funny thing is out of all the remotes they make the 610 would be the winner hands down if the added auto back lighting and more then 5 devises to it. What I do not understand is why all the rechargeable and color remotes are the worst they make. Go figure.I suggest you buy from Amazon so if you hate it you can return it for another model you'll be happy with.
Wow, the reviews below about skipping are dead on. I've tried to convert about 10 albums so far and only two played w/out skipping. This is totally unacceptable for vinyl that is in good shape. I'm not an audio-phile so the average sound quality is fine and the pre-amp is fantastic. I don't know if this needs a better stylus, but more likely the tone arm just needs to be heavier. Too bad it can't be adjusted. FYI, I took the same albums that skipped to my 20-year old cheapo Kenwood and they played fine at the same spots that skipped on the Audio-Technica (my old turntable won't play songs near the center label, that's why I bought this one).I give this TT two stars for the two albums that actually played w/out skipping. I was trying to save money, but I would have gladly paid more to avoid the hassle I'm going to have to go through to get these skipping songs to play correctly (which will be bringing out my old TT just to convert the "bad" songs).
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.
I paid more for the SB5101 but they shipped me the SB5101U....Could of bought the one they shipped for $15.00 cheaper....That is Shady business....would have returned it but had already set up Time Warner to come and install. Now I am stuck with a bait and switch product!!!!!!!!!!
i have ordered this item about a month ago today i still have not recieved my package , if the kind people at amazon would nicely send my package to my address it would be great appericated and i believe that my card has been charged so please do not give me a re fund just send my package yours truly loyal customer karol wojtczak
This product is difficult to set up mainly because it is one of those one button, two lights, hold it down for so many seconds sort of deal. I could not get this set up with a secure network. Then I went and tried no security and it worked. Then I did mac filtering on my router to make it somewhat secure but cannot do the same on this device. Really terrible interface, instructions, and you really never know what is going on while setting up because the lights give you two possible statuses: not working and working. Personally, I do not recommend this. Not user friendly at all.
Newest version is 4000, and I tried today, 2/26/07 with latest Ralink drivers on a mac powerbook with no luck - device was not recognized. Am looking for another usb adapter that uses the Ralink 2500 chipset.
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.
This Philips DVP642 is a decent DVD player for the money, while it lasts.I bought my first one in late 2004 and it died on me by mid 2005, and paid for a replacement from Philips then. My second one just died a few days ago.Same problem with each of them, all of the sudden it will just stop reading any DVD you put in there saying "No Disc" and the same response from Philips "It's out of warranty you'll have to pay another 50 dollars for us to send you a replacement."There's a reason that this one is so cheap to pick up, you get what you pay for.While it worked it was a fine DVD player, but breaking after less than a year just seems unacceptable. If I knew then what I know now I'd have kept on shopping and shelled out an extra few bucks for something that wouldn't fall apart.
We bought a similar Kodak camera (CX7220) 18 months ago. It takes OK pictures and is easy to use, but the body is a thin plastic. The battery hatch door on the bottom is very vulnerable to breakage. Drop the camera once and you will easily crack the door. You might think a big company like Kodak would make it easy to call in and get a new hatch door mailed to you. The part is worth maybe 2 cents. I tried and was told no, you have to send it in for repair - for which there is a $50 flat fee!Also - don't bother installing the Easy Share software on your PC. The Windows Picture It software is free and much simpler and faster.
Unpacked it, read the entire instruction booklet, followed the step by step procedure. Got the red light blinking on the transmitter, not too fast, not too slow. Moved on to setting up the speaker. Got a green light there and a little static for a moment, then nothing. I couldn't get a single peep out if it. I tried every possible adjustment, tried a headphone jack, tried the rca plug. Never, ever got it to work, I'm very disappointed with this product and am returning it tomorrow.
I'll cut to the chase: the materials used on this flashlight are too cheap for this thing to last. Case in point, the crank broke after just 10 days. 10 days! Maybe a total of 25 minutes cranking max and now it is broken. Wish my experience was different as I love the idea. And now I wish the manufacturer had spent a little bit more on the materials... I would have paid 10 more bucks to get something that would last. Alas, it is not much more than a paperweight now. Strongly advise you, the reader, to look elsewhere.
I agree that this player is noisy . Also it doesnot play some DVDs , with picture skipping . My last experience was when I rented (Master and commander DVD ) which was just recently released , and my DVD will not play beyond track 15 though I went back to the video store and changed the DVD and still I had the same problem . It seems that this DVD player doesnot have consistancy among custemers , which means that the quality may be different from one player to another . Anyway I donot think it is worth taking the risk.
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
UPDATE: Exactly two weeks after having my tv unpacked, Samsung's outsourced service department came to my home and fixed the problem. Turned out there was one cable loose inside the tv and it literally took the repairman five minutes to fix it. That's it a loose cable. i could have fixed it myself. now the tv is as beautiful as i remembered seeing it before i bought it. bright picture that you can view from any angle. I would now rate this tv a 4 out of 5 stars. for the back story, read below:just ordered this tv. got it home. unpacked it. didn't turn on. major disappointment. there is some kind of short in the electric system. have searched online and have seen basically zero reviews for this tv. now i'm dealing with samsung's manufacturer's warantee. you may want to look into amazon's policy before purchasing a tv. i thought the price on this tv was amazing. and you know what? the tv looks great in my living room, except it doesn't turn on. thus i have to give the overall rating 1 star. i'll let you know if it gets fixed. buyer beware.
I think they really botched the design of this one.I've had so many top-quality mice by Microsoft in the past that I'd no longer even bothered to comparison-shop when buying mice. I just figured, if it's Microsoft, it has to be good. This mouse shattered that illusion.I use the mouse wheel a lot. Clicking the wheel to smooth-scroll a web page, or to open a link in an new window, are things I do many, many times a day. The wheel is the most important part of the mouse for me. Roll it, click it, it's got to feel right. Well, this mouse has two things seriously wrong with the wheel.1) It takes about five pounds of force to click the wheel - far higher than any mouse I've ever used. Either that's either a serious design flaw, or I have a defective unit.2) There's no tactile feedback, no "hills and valleys", when you roll the wheel. I loved the old Microsoft mice - your finger knew the wheel was settled into a valley when you clicked it, and it wouldn't unexpectely scroll the document as you clicked the wheel in the valley position. The Microsoft mice would scroll the document only as the wheel rolled over the top of a hill, never in a valley. (I'd come to loathe Logitech mice, because their wheels would register a scroll at unpredictable points, sometimes right in the valley.) Unfortunately, this new Microsoft mouse gives your finger no idea at all where it is - there are neither hills nor valleys. As you're gathering up that five pounds of force to click the wheel, the tiniest rotation of the wheel might scroll the document before it registers the click. So instead of middle-clicking that link you were aiming for, you've just scrolled it out of the way!I won't even discuss the locations of the Back / Forward buttons...
So, I went down to fry's yesterday to buy a router. I'd never had one before, so this is all kind of new to me. (The wireless connection I used to leech dropped out). Set up was kind of a hassle, I would say if you know anything about anything, don't use their wizards, do it manually. Wireless N works fine. My only problem, the antennas are TERRIBLE. T E R R I B L E. And there's no way to replace them. My house is 1200 square feet (albeit with a lot of walls in it) and I get zero bars with signal to no signal at all at the far end of the house. Anything larger, i would go for something a bit more expensive. I'm using Version C1, with firmware 3.011/23/09 I've recently finally replaced this thing, and the improvement is out of this world. To clarify, this thing maxed out at about 30 feet. 30 feet. i get the feeling I got a defective product, but this wasn't even funny.
Overall works great, but the bottom relies entirely on the width of the AA battery to make contact. So, if you have a flashlight or other device with a spring at the bottom, many are wider than the width of a AA battery and don't make contact with the AA battery base. Some other AA to D converters have a plate on the bottom of the case to make it the width of a regular D battery that the bottom of the AA battery would contact, hence making good contact regardless of the contact method in the device you are using them in.
Count me among the HIGHLY disappointed. The Secret History is one of the best books I've ever read. The Little Friend, however, left me feeling very cheated, mad that I'd spent time getting involved in the lives of characters that went nowhere. IMO Ms Tartt is a talented writer. Her descriptions of character and events are vivid. Reading this book was like a winding train journey in which the train hits the brakes before reaching any recognizable destination.If you loved Secret History as much as most people, you'll have to see for yourself, but save a few bucks. Borrow a copy.
I opened the box and began to read the directions. They were no help at all. I continued to try but I could not get the belt assembled and therefore was unable to try it out. I never learned whether it worked well or not. I got so frustrated that I boxed it back up and called for authorization to return it. The directions should have been more specific and/or the turntable should have been shipped ready to use.
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.
Don't buy it if you want your digital camera lasting for more than 2 years. Both my friend and I bought one three years old. Now, the camera won't show the image on the screen. I can't take any photo.Sigh! I am disappointed with 2 years life time.
I'm not writing a long review, as I don't have too much time. I normally don't write reviews, but this mouse is horrific and I want to warn people. This is my second one (I thought the first failure was a fluke). The mouse sticks everywhere and my receiver is now sitting .2cm away from the mouse pad. Clicks won't ever register half the time, and there is absolutely nothing that could be interfering with this piece of junk. This is the 2nd TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, and it is driving me insane. It's even difficult to send off this review as it took me 4 minutes to even click on the "Write A Review" button. The only reason this thing gets more than a star is that it is a perfectly great mouse for the first month or so, then it craps out. I've replaced the batteries over and over, and every month the transponder is moving closer to my mouse. I might as well have a wired one by now! I'm ordering my logitech as we speak, and I'm also vowing never to buy a microsoft mouse again.
I dont know the reasons Sennheiser had for built one set of headphones with none or minimum bass sound, but they should had pointed it in the description of the product, like "Low Bass Response".Feels like when you listen to music in an old radio and turn the bass down and the treble all the way up. My 10$ Sony Mdr-Ed12Lp earplugs has way more bass than this.If you enjoy good metal, progressive music and classic prog and alikes, you dont want this. this is for pop listeners fellas who barely care about the sounds been balanced enough to appreciate them individually, other than guitars maybe.
Apparently Savage has the worst quality control ever. Product arrived with several tears that went over 6ft into roll. With the packaging still perfectly intact, so someone at savage doesn't mind selling damaged goods as new. So poor quality control and horrible customer service leave me stuck with 4/5ths of what I paid for. Ive done a lot of research online and it arriving horribly torn is very very common!!!
I bought two pair of the headphones for Christmas gifts, one lasted two months before it started falling apart to the point of not being useable. Now in mid March the second pair is shorting out after light use. These headphones could be used as an icon for our disposable society. Save your money to buy a more durable set.
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.
You know the multitude of requirements which make actually getting the rebate shouted about in the large print so improbable. Watch out.
It is a terrible design! Definitely not designed for a Canon XSI! Having said that it is better than nothing! But I still would not recommend this product to anyone!Update to my previous review!All though the design has its flaws I have become more accustomed to it! The connector plate for tripod use is very secure and safe for a heavy SLR/DSLR. I have also found that if change the way the strap adjuster is to the bottom instead of the top it is much more comfortable. It takes some getting used too as far as functionality it can limit rapid shooting! I would only recommend this product if you have small to medium hands and can't stand a neck strap!
I bought this @ 0ffice Depot...good thing. They took it back. It will copy the Movie just fine but not the DVD. Doesn't know how to start, where to start, or the difference between menu & movie. Won't convert movie to any format,stalls or has error.
Try doing something other than copying or scanning (both work quite well actually) and you are in for a terrible time. The settings are simplistic "High print quality vs. Standard" (Oooo decisions, decisions) Don't try to print anything with vivid colors! You will get terrible results. Couple that with the in package software's inability to create 8X11 photos that are centered, and you have one poor printer. I don't know why they stopped making the IP 90. Why mess with perfection?Don't get me wrong, the scanner and copier and fax are great if this is what you wish to do with this device. As far as photo printing goes, there are far better on the market for a far cheaper price.
I bought this keyboard to replace a malfunctioning Gearhead keyboard. But I started having problems right out of the box. Keys did not function. The mouse has to be within 3 feet of the receiver AND the infrared dot has to be pointed at the receiver. The feel of the keyboard (shape of the keys and curve of the board was very good. However the plastic is very rough and cheap, almost feeling like it's recycled. I don't think it will survive being dropped even once. I find it interesting that the keyboard signal is RF but the mouse is infrared (and therefore line-of-sight only). Why 2 different systems??No more cheap keyboards for me. I'm buying a good wireless Logitech unit.
I am actually glad I didn't recieve the item I ordered, because I ended up buying one that is much nicer and has much better sound quality. I was very angry when I recieved an email from the seller saying the product had been damaged in shipping and they didn't have any more to send and that was it. No other suggestions, nothing. This item was for a specific event and I had to wait two more weeks until I was able to purchase another product and get it to my husband.
se equivoco en el envio del pedido que yo hice, enviando otro producto que no era el que yo esperaba.me hicieron un reenbolso total por valor de lo comprado.
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.
This is one item on Amazon, where amazon shows one thing and ships another.The Bag I received is NOT AS SHOWN !!!I only received the bag shown in the Certer. When I called up, I was told that &quot;its a wrong picture perhaps....pl return it if you dont want it&quot; - Even after a month of my complain, the picture remains the same.The bag itself is pretty good and I use it to store my Minolta 7HI, but listed as it is on Amazon it deserves only 2 stars for dashing my hopes (read it as BAIT &amp; SWITCH ).
Bought this ram to find that it did not work. Not sure if it is the company sending out junk ram or if it is just the ram itself. I bought two sticks of 2GB ram and neither stick worked in a couple different computer that it was tested in.
I have read all good reviews on this card so I purchased one for my new canon S45. It worked fine with the first 40+ pictures. Then suddenly it stopped working: it took a very long time to read/write from/to the card, and when I plugged in to my computer to try to download my pictures, the card couldn't be read. I lost all my pictures on this card. I then reformatted this card, problem still existed. Maybe I'm the unlucky one to get a bad card? -:( But I don't want to take more chance on this card so I plan to return it.
Decent strand count, but the ground wire is not copper as it appears in the product description, and the photo, only the positive speaker wire is copper. Buyer beware!!!
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.
This product has great space and size, but these are far out weighed by its middle of road construction and lack of ergonomic features.Using it properly for any length of time(over 15 min) is uncomfortable. It needs a breathable back and better shoulder straps as well as more durable construction.
I tried this cable because of the very low cost. But when I use it, it shows why the low cost, it gives a very poor image (connected to my Oppo 981 player) that I have to trow it away. If you have a good player and TV, do yourself a favor and buy another cable, try"Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)" it works very well and cost only $12.00 + shipping.
I received the reb1100 as a gift in September 2001. Since then, it has been nothing but trouble. Registration was tedious, and my power unit would not recharge my ebook. After contacting customer service and describing the problem, I was told to send in the ebook. A week later I got a &quot;refurbished&quot; unit - that still didn't work! Within hours (spent trying to register the new ebook), the battery was empty and I could not use the ebook at all. I decided to bypass customer service and bought a universal adapter. That didn't work, either. I contacted customer service once again and was told that I would receive a new battery and power unit within 4 to 5 business days. After more than 4 weeks of waiting, nothing has arrived. Calls to customer service simply result in apologies for the inconvenience and to note that they &quot;are working on it.&quot; Three months after receiving the ebook, I have not been able to use it once - much to my surprise for a device that is touted as making my life easier and more convenient. Other web sites refer to users with similar problems, but knowing that I am not alone is not much solace. I would recommend that, before deciding to buy or give an ebook, you consider simply burning your money. It would probably be much more efficient than dealing with a company that produces an defective product with exceptionally poor customer service.
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.
In short get the LOGITECH MX 700 instead. Superior in comfort, performance and battery life irrelevant because of built in charger (hello Microsoft). I'm so happy I switched.
Okay, it's been said before, but bears mentioning again: The Secret History this ain't. The languor of childhood in general, and Deep South rural childhood in particular, are brilliantly drawn. But that's all that's brilliantly done here, and a careful mapping out of stasis is awfully little to get out of a long, long book. The stabs at real plotting peter out again and again, and a fair amount of the writing is filler, distraction to get from one set piece to the next. I still can't wait to read what she writes next, but after The Little Friend, my anticipation is mixed with a little trepidation.
This image is not correct neither is the alt image. I e-mailed and asked if the description was correct and was told it was. I ordered it and what arrived was a pack of gum sized simple card reader. Product is not as discribed or pictured. Amazon has been made aware.
I have a WET11G that works wonderfully, but I needed to upgrade to get support for WPA2 security. Unfortunately the Linksys WET54G could only make momentary connections to my Linksys WAG160N wireless access point, making it completely useless. I returned it. Many people seem to have the same problem.
This is the least accurate mouse we own, and we own more than a handful. I was using this mouse on a broad armed leather chair. Every mouse I've ever used on the chair has performed very well. It's almost a perfect material for a mouse pad -- firm, not shiny, not rigid. Yes this mouse just tracks poorly. Also, the Logitech optical mouse we've bought has a more convenient storage device for the USB dongle. This one has to be pried off. The Logitech one just slides into a slot.
This printer is awful for printing photos! The reddish/pinkish tone to the photos is overwhelming. If you go in to the color controls and lower the amount of magenta ink used, then the other colors look distorted. Also, on most photo settings, where there is black on your photo, it turns out looking cracked or spotty. The ink is of very poor quality, and I always buy my replacement cartridges from Epson, using the correct numbers. A total waste of money, unless you only need it for scanning and printing documents.
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.
I'm sure this card is excellent for some people, but the complaints from nvidia motherboard owners holds true for me; I have tried 2 different amd/nvidia motherboards, and in both cases I had horrible crashing/freezing problems. These cards are expensive and I think unless you can verify ahead of time that the card will work in your system you are taking a big gamble.
I tried this product knowing that 900mhz can be problematic. I picked up static interference regardless of how close to the transmitter and what channel I was using. If you choose to purchase these wireless headsets, keep all the packaging, test it with fully charged battery and be ready to immediately return it. The headsets looked and felt like a very nice product. However, the interference and static was not tolerable.
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..
First off, one caveat: I bought this unit "Denon Factory Refurbished" (NOT from Amazon). It never worked properly. All I can say is NEVERRRRRR buy anything refurbished. This is the second time I have done so and BOTH times the units have not worked. Also, beware on this unit if you do buy it. It is shipped with two shipping screws on the underside that MUST be removed BEFORE you try to use the unit.
I had been shopping for a new bookshelf system for two months when I came acrossed this one. I took the time to read several reviews on a few different stereos. The reviews on this one seemed more favorable than the others & this system was "cheaper" so I bought it. I am incredibly disappointed with my purchase! I don't honestly believe that this stereo has more than 250 watts. It distorts VERY quickly. The subwoofer puts out about as much bass as a tweeter, it doesn't have an alarm feature, the buttons on the remote are small, & of all things that are wrong with this stereo, you have to press & hold down the shift & clock buttons at the same time to see what time it is. Why didn't they just make the clock appear as a constant display as in every other system I've ever seen. I thought I was getting a good quality stereo with a more manageable size at a decent price but all I really got was a lesson in futile stereo design & "features" & a lesson in product misrepresentation. The ONE star is for only having to push ONE button to turn this stereo OFF!
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.
This is a nice scanner so far as it goes, but it is very old and does NOT work with newer operating systems such as Windows Vista or Windows 7. HP stopped supporting this product with updated drivers a few years ago and it won't work with a newer computer. I just purchased this scanner for home and we are still running Windows Vista, and it DOESN'T WORK! So unless you are running a Windows Operating system that is at least 10 years old, it probably won't work! I would check the HP site for drivers and what it works with before purchasing this product.
The body was pitted within one year. Within 18 months it stopped working. A waste of money.
I bought this camera almost solely on it's advertised weather resistance and durability... It has underperformed based upon these criteria. I've broken the camera and am pretty sure the warranty has expired -- and it's only been about 3-months. Disappointing!
Don't let this case fool you. It's outer case is ok, but the sleeves are very flimsy and cheaply made.
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.
If it keeps auto reversing, open it up and take out the rubber brake and the smallest gear. If the sound is really low and lots of hissing, swtitch the tape direction or flip the tape over by switching which side the cord comes from. You can hear the plastic gears moving on the plastic housing (since they weren't designed to spin much until the brake kicks in after a few seconds), but i'm working on that with a rubber washer.2 stars because of the required modification.
I DONT THINK its really a 2 farad my lights still dim just as bad as without it wouldnt buy it if it was a dollar used it for 10 seconds and took it out and threw it away
Please do not buy this book - I really enjoyed The Secret History for its exciting style and great writing but Tartt has really fumbled with this second book.Unreadable, over-written, disjointed - truly disappointing.I was so bored reading it that I skimmed through the last 300 pages just cos I always try to finish a book.Why prime a reader right at the start with such a mysterious death when that death is never explained?And did she really need to write a coming-of-age story that is this ridiculous and overwrought?The overall impression is that she cheated the reader to dive in with a plausible murder mystery thriller in the beginning, only to have the story veer off in increasingly weird and too-coincidental subplots and soggy southern caricatures. (oh dear, she's actually a real southerner?)10 years in the making and she comes up with - this?I am not somebody who waited 10 years and built up too high expectations of this book - this is simply an awfully written piece of work.To think I bought the hardcover on the strength of her mighty first book alone - don't touch this novel with a barge pole.
The Canon PSC-75 soft case look nice, but I do not recommend it. It is ok for my Canon SX 100 IS, it has a small pocket inside for memory cards, but do not have a pocket for the extra batteries. I am a woman, I do not wear belt so, I need a strap!!!
I have been an Amazon shopper for a long time and it is the first time I feel I need to tell you guys/gals on what you are going to get.First of all, the packaging is the worst I have ever seen. I purchased an overall number of 3 cameras and all of them arrived with a little piece broken. I had waited so long for them that I decided to keep them and just mend the problem. I would like to add that the instalation was not such a hassel.Second, I had the receiver connected and noticed that it does not cycle the cameras automatically. You actually have to change ch.1, ch.2, ...the other thing is that if you want to check outside, in my case, the receiver does not have a way to trigger or turn "on" the camera for you to see. It remains off till movement is detected with the PIR.The PIR, I feel, is not so good. Of all 3 cameras, just one gets triggered at the 8 m that it is supposed to work. Mind you that the diffrence in ambient temperature and body heat is sufficient for it to work well. The solution in the manual, I thought, was connecting it to the wall with a 9V transformer. The cameras should remain on all the time, right? WRONG! It stays on for a longer period of time, but it will turn off.Video quality is good and lens adaptation is slow but once it gets there colors are neat and the viewable area is big. Mic does work very well.In conclusion, I paid for 3 solar wireless cameras to avoid the cabling, but I ended up cabling power to keep them on and still did not get what I wanted. I guess if someone would have told me that it did not have the cycling, the remain on feature, that the PIR works at 5 or 6 m at the most, it also creates interferance with my wireless home internet connection...I would have just bought something else.
This is the worst computer product I've used or owned in 23 years. The install CD is supposed to auto-launch. It doesn't. The "Quick Installation Guide" is so brief it is useless. The online support/FAQs say nothing about the CD problem, though telephone support says this is a known issue. "Oh, don't worry sir. That's why we're here. So you can call us for help." Oh, I know! How 'bout D-Link fixes this "known issue" instead of boasting that I can call their tech support. I don't want to call, I want a working product. (Not to mention it took over ten minutes to get past all the non-essential questions from tech support. Had to spell my name 8 times! Had to give my email address 11 times! Wow.
I bought the Archos 605 wi-fi for my daughter April 2009, and she has not been able to use the product. I was never able to connect to Windows Vista. I called customer Service and even though we reset the entire product, we were never able to connect. I was given a song and dance some free add-ons, but was unable to connect with Vista. I ultimatly got busy at work and let it sit. My daughter of course asked for the archos and I explained I could not get it to work.I called archos again and finally they sent an RMA, I should have just returned the product. It may be a great product, but I can not tell you that yet as archos has had the product for the past three weeks. They have determined that it was defective and it was getting a new motherboard. If you decide to buy an archos and it does not work, return it asap
I bought the Lynksys Router and was unable to set up my wireless network. This couldn't have been more confusing.
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!
I bought this about 3 months ago and I've noticed a terrible picture quality. I've even set up my computer for the resolution, white balance, etc. with my tv, and the color is terrible. It is also extremely pixilated. You could buy a cheap dvd player for the same price with better quality.
This Battery Biz replacement battery for a Dell XPS M140 failed to hold a charge after three months. The manufacturer customer service was horrible, promising immediate shipment using expedited service upon receipt of the failed item.The order was not processed for two business days after receipt of my return and was not scheduled to ship until two business days after that. Their "Expedited" service is UPS Ground which, from California to NY is not fast at all. In addition, because of their promise to ship immediately, I spent more on faster shipping to get the item there. While on the phone with the supervisor, he revealed that they actually only ship out replacements twice per week.He was rude and clearly did not care that I had been lied to.
this is the worst box i have ever had and believe me with that huge cable box i didn't think it could get worse. that is until this awful dvr. i loved my tivo and thought this would be a wonderful addition to my peaceful tivo obsessed coach potato existence. boy was i wrong. the remote never works. first, the dvr would randomly shut off and reset. direct tv sent someone out. no luck! they gave me a new box. after 2 weeks, it doesn't respond to the remote. called up direct tv, they sent me a replacement remote. long story short i now have 3 remotes that do not control my dvr. i have been forced to get up and channel the box myself. this box is the WORST!!!
The WRE54G does not pair automatically (as advertised) with the WRT54G Router, even though they are made by the same company, and Linksys guarantees they will work seamlessly together. After many hours with technical support in Bangalore, I was told that the red light on the unit means it is working (it actually means it is NOT connected), and the "chat" support person gave incoherent instructions until she finally stated that my problem would require telephonic interaction. The instructions on the self-help support webpage lead me to upgrade the firmware, and once that was complete, I have not been able to connect to the unit again.The instructions are inaccurate, the web support makes problems worse, and the "help" desk appears to be staffed by polite but uninformed people who do not understand the Linksys products.
Overall I am very disappointed by this USB drive. The first one stopped working within the first 30 days of usage and its replacement - fast and without problems from amazon - stopped working 5 months later. After pluging the USB drive into the computer its light flashes for a few seconds up to several minutes and then after that time it suddenly stops and is not visible on the Computer. This happened on several PCs/Macs and on USB 1.1 and 2.0 ports while cheaper no-name brand flash drives work perfectly. I only can encourage people with a defect drive to use the 10 year limited warranty by corsair: http://www.corsairmemory.com/warranty/default.aspx or by phone: 1-888-222-4346
OK, MY MOM AND DAD JUST bought this camera. Worked fine!!! Until one day my dad turns it on pushes the button to take a picture..... goes blank, nothin!! We do not know what to do!! someone else sayed the same thing!! sorry kodak but i trust the camera any more.
This radio has very poor reception where my other radios have great reception. Even my favorite strong signal talk show station came in as a spanish language station. Very disappoining for a Sony product.
I had tried to use these headphones at walter reed army hospital an they wouldnt work, i have a pair of sony headphones at home that work great, dont know what was wrong with them,,
I bought this product based on advice to raid the 4GB drive at half the price for my Sony F828 camera. It didn't work, giving a CF card error. Then I found that I'm not the first sucker to fall for that trick - I found several bulletin boards with messages from similarly disappointed people who tried the same thing. As far as I can see there's not a solution in sight. The same appears to apply to some other cameras.
Windows XPOkipage 10ex printerI replaced a dying computer with one that did not have a parallel port. I wanted to be able to use my Okipage 10ex printer and so I bought this because it acted as the printer cable as well as a converter.The cable comes in one of those hard to open seal hard plastic containers. Installing was easy -- just connect to the printer and insert in a USB port. Windows XP asked to a disk or a driver and I selected Okidata from the list of manufactures and 10ex as the printer type.Unfortunately, printing is erratic. The printed document sits in the printer's queue even though XP says the printer is ready. To get it to print I have to turn the printer off and then on. The first page comes out with just an E in the top left corner then the document prints.The Windows diagnostics won't run because they expect the printer to be on an LPTx port not a USB port.The instruction booklet that came with the printer says there is supposed to be a CD in the package - there wasn't any. The CD is only for Windows 98 so I guess the manufacturer stopped putting it in but didn't update the documentation.If you do a lot of printing stay away from this cable unless you have a second working printer. If you only need to print an email every now and then this cable is fine - as long as you don't mind wasting paper.
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. (I returned mine)The zoom buttons should be designed away from the shutter.
I recently purchased this product which I am very dissatisfied with. I called technical support since the device could not find maps so the technician decided I should install the software to find out that the software is not supported by Macintosh computers. Not to mention I was on hold for over an hour and found technical support to be very rude and unsuccessful. His solution to the problem was it's a new product it just came out. So basically I have a device that I can't use. I hope you find this review helpful because I don't want anyone to go through what I did.
This is without a doubt the WORST DVD player ever produced! I was actually stupid enough to buy two of these players, because I have space limitations and needed a small player. In that case, this unit fits the bill. But if you actually want to play DVDs, then you're out of luck.The problem with this piece of junk is that it randomly skips and breaks down the video signal while trying to watch a DVD. This happens on both regular moviess and DVD-R media. It almost always gets to the point where the video will just freeze, and I have to eject the disk. These DVDs play fine on any of the other 3 DVD players I have (regular and computer), so I know it's not the media. To boot, the 1st player I owned just up and died one day. It simply wouldn't turn on anymore.I still needed a compact player, and the price was cheap, so I figured I'd take a shot at another one - they couldn't all be bad, right? Wrong! This player behaves EXACTLY the same as the other one. I'm not even going to wait for the power to die - I'm trashing this piece of junk and spending the $20 more it'll cost to get a decent DVD player. Do yourself a favor and do the same!
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.
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.
DO NOT USE THESE IF YOU PLAN TO BLAST MUSIC! THEY WILL BLOW OUT WITHIN A DAY! AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS HORRIBLE!
Careful...the filter comes in various sizes. When I ordered, it evidently defaulted to 52mm - not a good thing since my camera has a 55mm lens. In effect I bought a paper weight which offers UV protection. Don't let the same thing happen to you.
I was sold on these on the compact style, the puck, in store sound, and the Bose name. But after having these things for 6 months, I gotta say I severely regret the decision to get them. My friend has got an Altec Lansing 2.1 system for $99, and it sounds just as good as this system. Plus, the things aren't even shielded! How you sell "computer" speakers for $250 and not even shield them! Thought it was maybe a defect; returned them for a new set, same interference.If having "Bose" engraved on your speakers will give you some sort of satisfaction, then I guess you won't be content with anything else. Just know that the actual sound quality is no better than a set of solid $99 speakers - which won't wake you up at 2am with gunshot noises cause you left your cell phone too close them. and after seeing the logitech z-5500, they don't even look that good. if you're spending this much on computer speakers, you may as well get a digital 5.1 system.Would be 2 stars cause the puck is cool. 1 star cause I feel like such an ass for convincing myself these things were worth the cash.
the product is working and with accessories but it is impossible use it as a VOIP Phone Adapter system because the firmware seems to be blocked
The MFC 5440CN purported to have all of the features I could want: networked scanning, faxing, and printing at an affordable price. And I could even use it on my Linux system thanks to the drivers from Brother. My hope in this product has been steadily diminished. The scanning still does not work in Linux. Since upgrading the firmware on board, I have lost scanning functionality even in Windows XP. The ink runs out QUICKLY. I run multiple cleaning cycles just to make print-outs legible. Often, entire lines do not print, and the lines that do print have terrible white lines running through the text. If you prefer to spend time using the product rather than troubleshooting it, do not buy this product.
Cheaper and easier to buy a wireless access point and put it in repeater mode...especially since you can plug in a cat5 cable to configure the wireless portion. I'm above average on wireless network knowledge and my opinion is this product stinks!
This unit like all of the others worked fine for a little more than a year, then all of a sudden..it keeps seeking and then says no disk. No more Sony for me
The Monster RadioPlay 300 FM Transmitter (MBL-FM XMTR300) is hardly useable. It works but with intermittent noise in the raidio. very annoying.
I have used a cyberhome player for more than 18 months until my old player got damaged while I was moving to another location. As mentioned in the other reviews, Cyberhome is a very good player and it gives good value for your money.However, this particular series (300S) has a problem. I got a player from Best buy and had to take it back as it used to "stall" on even very slightly scratched DVDs.I then got the same brand from Circuit City - Same problem. The common thing about both the players was the Series - 300S.Thankfully I did not have to pay anything as I had got the player from a store and returns were easy.Think twice before getting this particular model (300S) of Cyberhome.
the rubberized fan mounts are completely useless on these fans. I ought two fans, but ended up only using 1. the fan mounts from the first fan essentially disintegrated and the connection to the case within 2 days. Thought it might be the fan, so I replaced the mounted fan with the unused fan and used the mounts from the second fan. those mounts broke apart in the exact same fashion within 3 days. I am now running my computer without the top and fanless while I search for more fan mounts.
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 got this headset few days ego. I was expecting something similar to Shure e2c which I already own, hoping for some noise blocking ability for lesser price. Unfortunately I did not get what I wanted. Although, these go in your ear similarly to shure ear buds, the rubber material making up the tips is very soft and thin and offers almost no noise blocking. The headset itself feels very fragile and cheap. I wish I just spent another 30 bucks and bought another pair of Shure e2c's, which are very well made and are great for the loud environments. One positive thing I can say about them is that the sound quality is OK.
i never got it from the seller i paid for it on 6-17 -2008 and never received it amazon says it takes up to 3 weeks for them to investagate so im out my my money and i have to look else where for the product.
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.
Only one of the batteries held a charge. it seems that the cliche " You get what you pay for" applies in this case. :(
I liked this player.. when it actually worked.Unfortunately at the 1.5 year mark it slowly start fading away. At first I thought it was a broken remote but when I bought a universal remote, it didn't improve anything. The unit no longer responds to remote controls while the buttons on the main unit still work. This doesn't really make life easy since there are only 3 buttons on the main unit.I believe this is due to shoddy worksmanship since I've read similar things about the previous model in this line dying after 1 year. What sucks is that I'm just outside the warranty period (of 1 year). I'm never buying Philips again.
I just read several other negative reviews for this product and agree that the unit is junk. Mine only lasted 6 months before I got the infamous continuous 'loading' message. I called Magnavox customer service about the 'One year reduced cost exchange' warranty and the reduced cost to exchange the unit was more than I originally paid for the product. I was then instructed to direct my complaint to Philips. I contacted Philips via email and received the following response (note that it came from Magnavox even though I contacted Philips):"----- Original Message -----From: "Magnavox Customer Support" &lt;MagnavoxCustomerSupport@Magnavox.com>To:Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:40 AMSubject: Magnavox Customer CareDear Magnavox Customer,Thank you for your email to Magnavox Customer Care.We have received your comments about the $250.00 price for the reduce cost exchange for a Magnavox MPD720. We appreciate your time in letting us know that you find this information "unfair" because you only brought the unit for $228.00 less than a year ago. This will be taken in consideration in order for us to serve you better.For Customer Service, please call 1-800-661-6162.Your reference number for this inquiry is 0SFX9.Our operating hours are from Monday-Saturday, 7AM-11PM EST and 8AM-11PM on Sundays.This is an automated response. Please do not reply.>Guess what...the phone number is invalid and as you can see the email is automated and cannot be responded to. TERRIBLE customer service from both Magnavox and Philips....do not buy their products!!!
I originally ordered mine in October, and had extended the order. I neglected to extend the last order and now the promotional discount I used has expired. Hmmm? Nothing wrong with the cartidges though.
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.
Couldn't get key's to work. Mouse slow.Returned.
2 issues:1 - New turntable sounded and worked just fine. About 30 days later, there was an audible RPM control problem. The turntable is belt-driven by a small, slip-prone, spindle with no feed-back to control the RPM. I returned the turntable and got a replacement. Second table worked just fine for about 20 records or so. Then, the RPM control problem came up again!2 - No tonearm counter-weight control. This is a crime. Records that play just fine on other players skip like mad on this one. Unless you have records in near-perfect condition, keep in mind that this player offers no tonearm weight control!Got my money back. Sony dropped the ball on this one.
Bought this model back in 2008 and it did the job for about a year. Then, the recording and playback quality eroded. Packed it away until recently. Rechecked and the recording and playback quality is so poor I'm researching various replacements. SO, unlike many Olympus models that just quit working, according to the Amazon reviews, mine just deteriorated over the course of a year. Usage time was approximately 30 hours. Cannot recommend Olympus lower end digital recorders.
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.
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.
Was using it with my Powerbook and it was OK. Unlike the other comments, I didn't find it to be jumpy at all however the accelleration could have been faster. Now 60+ days in the left button won't work. Tried new batteries, tried different PC. No dice. I have the full blown Explorer Mouse for a year now with no problems and have never killed a button on any mouse before. Now out of warranty and having tossed the box I'm out of luck. A lesson learned for cheaping out!
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 bought mine sometime before Thanksgiving 2005 and have had problems with it now for about three months. Despite repeated cleaning of the cartridge heads and their injectors, the best my printer can do in the way of color these days is a general hot pink cast overall. I suppose I can always pull the color cartridges and use it strictly for black and white, but I'm not impressed.
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 wasn't expecting anything special when I ordered this kit. However, when I got it, I was somewhat surprised that its overall construction was better than other kits I've purchased in the past. Every piece is sturdy, ABS plastic. Black and texture-matched to most Honda accessory dashes. Everything was sorted in separate bags, according to model, and extra hardware was included. Instructions in a booklet, with excellent little diagrams that make the assembly seem completely fool-proof.So why the poor review? Well, here's why:I followed the directions to prepare the kit to fit into my model Honda, the 90-93 Accord. I followed the instructions and diagrams, removing the tabs that the instructions listed in order to fit my application. I then placed my DIN head unit's sleeve into the kit's DIN slot, fitted the radio, and tried mounting it into my 90 Accord's dash. All seemed well. Until I tried fitting it into the dash. It didn't lock into place, and had plenty of play on every side.That's right. It didn't fit. Why? Well, because the instructions asked for the removal of the WRONG tabs, and so the kit couldn't brace itself into the dash with the added weight of the radio. Shocked and puzzled, I double checked to make sure that I removed the right tabs. Sure enough, tabs C and H were on the kit - the only pairs required, according to the instructions.here are the instructions, word for word (grammar mistakes left intact):"...Cut and remove the all mounting clips on the Radio Housing EXCEPT clips "C" and "H" (The clips can be identified by the stamped letter near each clip)."I was pretty disappointed. Angry, actually. Yes, I was pretty peeved.Unable to return the opened kit, I went to a local hardware store and bought some epoxy putty and a can of flat black paint - $7 total. With the putty, I sculpted and sanded made my own set of tabs on the kit, after locating some areas in my car's DIN radio slots to secure the kit and radio as best as possible. Oh, not only that, I also patched some holes that were in the sleeve below the radio slot, and a few that were above the radio on the outer bezel. Yeah, it has holes. Holes that are where (I'm assuming, by the looks of it) where the mold was injected with plastic during production. I was able to salvage some donor parts from the remaining reservoir of pieces available in the kit for other model Hondas, and fabricated them into the bottom of the kit to be sure that it would fit snug into place in my dash, without room to play or damage the radio over a bump or pothole. I painted the whole thing over, with multiple coats of the flat black paint, and it came out looking exactly like it had before paint was applied. Perfect.In the end, with my custom fabrication work, I was pleased with what I made out of this abysmal Metra kit. Although disappointed at first, the extra work paid off in the end. I've pretty much made a custom kit out of it for my model car, and because of that it fits perfectly.I can't speak for the other model Hondas that this kit supposedly works for, but as far as the 90-93 (CB7) Accord goes, don't purchase this unless you're willing to put a little effort into it, because the fitiment is absolutely ridiculous.Be sure to study the kit and your Honda's radio dock to be sure that you're removing the appropriate tabs. This is one instance where I'm requesting that you DO NOT follow the instructions, but rather overview the instructions AND your application before you begin tailoring it.
This product was recommended by Amazon, after I reached customer service to advise the the connector wire between the Kindle device and the power supply did not stay connected. It often disconnected itself. I was advised to purchase a new one (and the cost was to be credited.). The new one does not fit my Kindle device. I have not yet returned it, having been out of town, but plan to do so. doris bloch
the camera turned into a problem as soon as the warranty ended (27 days). the outside of the camera the silver part became black, not black, it is stain. all the silver or paint- whatever you call it- has gone. after a while the camera completed its life at the age of one. stopped working.may it rest in peace. stay away from canon.
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.
Like others, my experience was that it worked very well while it lasted which was about 12 months. Very disappointed and lowered my impression of HP.
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 bought 2 6ft cable both were defective. They tansmitted the pictue fine but the sound was intermittent.SRS
I bought this item for my husband for Christmas and after purchasing a memory card for this item, we were unable to view the pictures. I called the company that manufactures this product and they were clueless about how to help. They passed me around to a few people who actually said that "this is a new product and we don't really know how to fix problem." I was outraged. This was a waste of money and a lot of time trying to get the pictures to show up!
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.
The reason we bought it was for the tape recorder/player. Unfortunately that part doesn't function properly.
Why I bothered to finish this book (when I didn't even like any of the characters!) is a mystery to me... as is the ending of Tartt's book. I guess I hoped that Tartt would form some kind of dramatic conclusion or surprise ending. But the only surprise was that there was NO ending and the mystery was never solved! I'm sure not going to hang around for a sequel. As a lover of literature, I usually come away from any book with at least one good thing to say. After &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; however, all I could say was, &quot;I just read really bad book!&quot;
I ordered these cables from Ritz Camera based on Ritz Camera's assurance that they were "in stock" and would ship immediately. A week has gone by and of course the have not shipped. When I called customer service to cancel the order, they refused to cancel it, saying that they must first ship the order, then I will receive the order, and THEN I can return the order. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, the offshore customer service rep I had been dealing with put me on hold indefinitely. I never did get to speak to a supervisor.Since I placed the order for these cables, I have already received the television and mounting equipment I ordered. Thank you Ritz Camera for slowing down the entire process for what should have been the simplest part of my TV buying experience.
Right from the manufactures web site: "This cable is designed to apply a mono signal equally to a mini stereo phone input. It may be used to connect a mixing console to a portable media player, laptop, or similar device" on the package it states "This cable is designed to sum a stereo signal to a mono phone input. It may be used to connect an iPod, laptop, or similar device to a mixing console." Pay attention to the direction of the signal flow. There seems to be some confusion here.The problem is that the cable "sums" the stereo signal by shorting out the positives of the right and left channels (the ring and tip of the stereo jack are directly connected (soldered) together). This could burnout the stereo output stage of the device, especially if it is not designed to handle shorts.A resistive load must be presented between the positives of the right and left channels in order to sum the two signals together and prevent stereo output stage burnout.The manufactures website presents this cable to be a mono output to a stereo input connect. The cable is physically manufactured to support this direction of signal flow. Mono (output) to stereo (input) NOT stereo (output) to mono (input).I would give this cable 5 stars if it were sold as a mono (output) to stereo (input) connect.Manufactures Website URL:[...]Diagram of a properly summed signal:ResistorRight Channel Output Positive (+) -----/\/\/\/\/-----\------- Summed Output Positive (+)/Left Channel Output Positive (+) -----/\/\/\/\/-----Resistor
The boom box is simple to operate and all, but it simply DOES NOT PLAY MUSIC TAPES. I don't know what to do about it. I have never returned an item to Amazon
If you use Standby in Windows XP the card will not be recognized when you resume from Standby. This means that in order for any connected USB devices to work after resuming, you must first pull out the PCMCIA card, reinsert it, and wait for it (and your connected devices) to reload. If you leave your computer on all the time, or if you shut down all the time, this card works great. Dynex free support was completely unhelpful, but they do offer fee-based support for their products to those who don't mind spending more money.
I bought this glossy papers and i thought it is typically for the laser,what happend,when i print the laser milt the papers,i thought the problem in my laser printer,so what i did i got replacement for my laser printer,and i did try it and the same thing,don't wast your money like i did,now i have to thow the papers away better than throw the printer away
The Archos is a beautiful media player full of great features. For the price you pay for the device it seems worth it considering all of the special abilities that the device is capable of. The main selling point is the fact that the Archos can be treated like a portable harddrive/USB flashdrive. It does not require any additional software in order to add media to it, simply plug the Archos into your computer and copy the media to the device within the same manner that it appears on your computer. This makes transferring data quick and easy, one of the main reasons I purchased the Archos. It has a great battery life and does not need much recharging. However, I purchased the Archos 605 WiFi in March of 2009 and the player started having trouble connecting and syncing to any computers starting in June, and as of July it was completely dead. The Archos began to erase its harddrive on its own, and many times the device never turns on. The few times that it does turn on it does not like to turn back off. I still cannot get the device to connect to any computers, regardless of operating system and regardless of USB drive-speed. Upon contacting Archos, they simply give you the "run around" by never responding. They told me to send them a copy of the receipt verifying my purchase of the device to ensure warranty expiration has not occurred. Once they receive the receipt I was told that I will receive a shipping label to use in order to send the device to be fixed. I did so, but after 4 weeks I never heard back from them. I called the company and they said to send it to them again. Upon re-submitting a copy of the receipt again, I waited another 2 weeks before I emailed them back. Extremely frustrated at this point, I basically asked them what was going on and if they would be able to fix my Archos for me. They responded back stating that yet again they did not receive the receipt because their servers have "been overwhelmed" lately and have not been receiving faxes or emails at the time. I sent them another copy of the receipt after they told me that the problem had been resolved and that they should be receiving outside faxes and emails again. So, I sent them another copy via email, and have still not heard back from them. Luckily for me I still owned a Microsoft Zune, so during this time without the Archos I was not without a media player. I finally decided that I am going to sell the device at a loss and purchase either an iPod or another Zune. The Archos is a wonderful device, when it's functioning, but as soon as the device comes into any form of malfunction, beware and good luck. I would recommend sticking with a more well known corporation such as Apple or Microsoft when it comes to a good media player.
You get what you pay for. This cable would only work in one of two HDMI inputs on my TV even though the other input works fine. I have it plugged into my Xbox and it often results in errors that exit out of whatever I'm watching/playing. Not worth buying
After only two years of moderate use received the H07 error. (The spindle motor that spins the DVD does not work.) Searched online for fixes and contacted Panasonic. Online fixes didn't work and Panasonic support was awful! Essentially it is boat anchor. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT. And, I would think twice about any/all Panasonic products.
Pantone huey Pro MEU113I read these reviews and purchased on the basis of what I read. The price was also seductive. I don't know if I received a defective unit or not but the unit I received makes everything turn pink. It is really quite horrible and I really don't know what else to say. Even if you are unable to afford a better unit right now, save for a better unit and buy it later.
These aren't the best cheap speakers on the market. The sound tinny and far away even when are you at your computer. If you need a cheap set of throwaway speakers, these are for you, otherwise Logitech makes some speakers that cost a bit more ~$25, but sound fantastic. I upgraded to those and gave these to goodwill.
It was a Xmas gift and it was not my choice. The CD player always had a hard time acquiring the CD tracks. It would sometimes say that the CD had "0" tracks to read/play. This was my major complaint about this item. I thought Aiwa made better quality stuff than this. Now, 2 years later, the CD player doesn't work at all. Bye, bye Aiwa.
The sound quality of these headphones - great. But someone please explain to me why asymmetric cabling is a good thing. personally, i do NOT see the advantage of having one cord hang abt 4 inches from the earpiece while the other hangs about 12 inches from the earpiece. this makes no sense to me, yet other brands are touting this asymmetric system of theirs as something to be proud of. "for more comfort" they say, but how so??? all it does it make the cord hang weird and also cause extra weight to the short one, which then keeps struggling to stay hooked onto your ear. dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb
Since I reviewed this under the R-120 (which I don't have, I didn't realize this unit was reviewed and it was the closest thing) reviews, I'll refrain from repeating the long screed against it. Suffice it to say (and I WILL repeat THIS from that review)-AVOID THIS UNIT LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!. You will have NOTHING with problems with it, and I can ASSURE you that, having read other reviews on it from all over the 'net, they are nearly UNIVERSALLY BAD on this trash can candidate, and experienced IDENTICAL problems to myself.I won't say 'I'd give this unit no stars if possible' like the old cliche'-it doesn't DESERVE that high a rating. A NEGATIVE-star rating is the only appropriate rating for this thing.Purchase this garbage unit ONLY if you have money that you feel like throwing in a trash can, because that's effectively what you will be doing. If I could do it again, I would NEVER buy this unit at ANY price, nor would I EVER AGAIN buy ANY Samsung DVD unit. And I'm sure I speak for other R-130 'owners' who feel the same way.
The scroll wheel in this mouse is simply no good. It looks like a failed experiment in which, unfortunately, everyone who bought this mouse has taken part. You can try to spin the mushy-feeling wheel as fast as you like, but it will only result in a couple of jerkily scrolled lines. It's actually more convenient to put the pointer on the scroll bar and drag, or just reach for the keyboard.It's a shame too, because it tracks nicely and has nice-feeling buttons. But so do other mice that have working scroll wheels.
I wish I knew this was really 2 250gb drives in raid 0. Those who dont know this is really bad for mass storage. The data is striped so your chance of data loss is huge. This drive is the reason I now check Amazon's reviews before I buy anything. I used this drive for about 2 weeks and had issues with XP. The drive began to lose directories more and more. I ran checkdisk and recovered much but not nearly all of the data. I gave it a second chance but it was all down hill from there. I ran checkdisk again and cut my losses and took this junk back to the store. I informed the store clerks (They know me well) and they appreciated the info as many of them were interested in the product also. I don't know many people who would buy a massive amount of storage such as this and want to take such chances with loosing all the data on it.FYI when the directory listings were missing most of the data was still there (-+ recent changes) the drive simply cant find it anymore and this was seen by the drive usage reported by windows being unchanged. Run a recovery utility backup to another drive and send this thing back.
AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT I WAS EXCITED...THEN ONLY TO PLUG IT IN MY IPOD TO REALIZE THAT ONLY ONE SIDE IS WORKING. I DONT LIVE IN THE STATES SO TO RETURN IT IS GOING TO BE A WASTE OF TIME...REGRET BUYING THEM
I was excited by the name of this router : "Open-Source Wireless Router".Unfortunately soon after plugging it in I was sorely disappointed. The initial setup does NOT WORK WITH FIREFOX - it REQUIRES MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER.How's that for an "Open-source router"??Eventually, after getting it working (to repeat, you MUST use MSIE for the intial setup), you can, as far as I can tell, capably administer it with Firefox.On to the next problem - no printed manual. How much would it cost to throw in a short manual, Linksys?No documentation explaining how to hack the supposedly "open-source" firmware. No links provided either. There is a "Router Upgrade" link which lets you upgrade the firmware, at least. I can see I'll be doing that very shortly - hopefully with non-Linksys firmware.
I had no luck with installing this wireless print server even after contacting Linksys tech support. I am fairly computer savvy and followed all instructions, downloaded firmware for my Linksys wireless router, contacted customer service and they wanted to charge me for help. No thanks!! I returned the "POS" Linksys print server and bought the HP Wireless G print server which installed stress-free. It was so easy--just install the CDROM and follow the instructions. I had all four of my laptops wirelessly printing in less than 30 minutes. BOTTOM LINE: Pass the Linksys print server by--get the HP Wireless G printer server if you have the same setup as I do (Windows XP, Vista, 7--HP OfficeJet Pro 7680 printer--Linksys wireless router) Good luck.
I purchased the Griffin EarJam iPod Earbud Enhancer from[..] through Amazon. The enhancers are supposed to snap onto the iPod Earbuds, but the enhancers were too big so they won't stay on. I would not recommend them.
I selected this item based on previous reviews. I've had it about 30 days now, I can't play it to about half volume without the speakers buzzing. I'd get my money back if I could.
Sound quality is good. Don't buy these unless you have no hair. There is no padding and the plastic grabs your hair and over time the lack of padding hurts your skull.
I purchased this laptop on January 6th 2006 and was told it would ship within one -two business days.......Here we are on the 23rd of January and it still hasn't shipped. BUT, it gets better. Not only have I waited this long for it to ship, but I am being told that I cannot cancel this order either since its "so far along in the shipping status"............DONT BUY IT
It's junk..don't waste your money. I read the good reviews and bought this last year for my daughter and it was a total waste of money. It does not take even decent pictures. I knew it wouldn't take good quality pictures but I expected more then the very low grainy pictures that it did take.
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.
where do i start? we had so many problems with this product and this company. first of all, "40-hour" is an outright lie, unless you record programs on the lowest quality, which has totally unacceptable video and audio quality. we set it up to record "first-run" episodes of some recurring programs and it never listened to that and recorded ALL episodes, thereby filling up it's memory with programs we didn't ask for.we needed to return the unit because the sound wouldn't work 90% of the time. when we called the company, they said they charge a $60 "exchange fee"...to return their own faulty product! at best that's very, very shifty and at worst it's probably against consumer-protection law in 38 states. after being on the phone with them for 15 minutes, they agreed to take the product back if we paid for the shipping. again, costing the consumer at least $20 for something that is the fault of the company. they know how much the shipping costs and they had my credit card information. how hard is it to do the right thing and credit my account for the return shipping?we bought a wireless adaptor that was listed as compatible by linksys, but TiVo didn't have the driver required for the upgraded model. we had to return the adaptor and find the outdated model elsewhere. so basically, TiVo doesn't sell the components required to run their own product and when it comes to TiVo components, the word "compatible" means "nope."all the way around, the TiVo product and the TiVo company are jokes. I give it a year and the TiVo service will only be found in other manufacturers' DV-Rs.
Is a great idea but if both front seats are placed the same way. I am to short and when driving the passenger seat next to me won't be at the same level
This camera is one of the most disappointng products I have ever purchased. I now have 3 of them all with the same problem.1. They drain the batteries after a few pictures and then malfunction.2. The lens does not retract without at least an 8 second delay. Thus, you can't view the pictures you've just taken without waiting this 8 secondsThe only reason I used this product is I liked the smaller picture file size which newer cameras do not have.
I bought these to replace the freebie set of ear buds that I got at a conference and was sorry I did. Not only are they extremely uncomfortable in your ear (if you manage to find a spot where they will stay put) but the sound quality isn't all that great either. Soon after purchasing them the foam covering on the ear pieces themselves started coming off.Unfortunately I bought them while I was out of town so I had no way of returning them, otherwise they would have gone back in a heartbeat!
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..
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!
Seven months ago I put The Little Friend on my Christmas wish list and was thrilled when I received it as a gift. Seven months later I finally finished it and I think I owe my gift giver [$$$]! If this book was brilliant, I sure missed it.Everything about this story was long and torturous. The sun-baked Mississippi landscape, the bible thumping, quasi-racist, emotionally clueless characters, the crazy-...premise and the anti-climactic climax which was no climax at all since that would imply a building of tension and action that begs for a resolution. Suffice it to say that 20 pages from the end, I was able to put the book down for the night and not pick it up again for two days, that's how much I didn't care about Harriet and the fate of her family.I can say a lot more, but like The Little Friend, what's the point. Less is more. Read the first chapter, the last, and that's all you'll need. Everything in between is boring, long winded, depressing, and completely unnecessary.
I was really unsatisfied with this camera- beware- if you buy this camera you will need to buy the docking station and a camera card- both of which DO NOT come with it. You will need these items to use this camera often. This camera is not the best of what is out there but it gets you by. Wish I waited to buy something else- most other digital cameras are smaller now, come with more and hold more pictures.
We have the nextar gps system q3. We only used it twice and after that it does not work properly. The screen is white and will not set up. We have had it a year but only used it twice until now. It was a problem from the start. We called the company at least 5 times. They are not helpful at all. This was a complete waste of money.
If you buy the one here that is listed at 85 dollars you must be smoking something. It is listed on the Archos web site as 20 dollars. And it doesn't take 2-3 weeks too get.This item is simply a nylon bag. Not any more exciting than that. If you do have an Archos, it would be nice to have for holding power cords, protecting the screen etc....Just stay away from this WAY OVER PRICED one.
These sound great, but are too big for my ears. I'm an above-average sized adult male. I don't think I have small ears, and yet these do not stay on my ears because the loops are too tall. I honestly can't imagine these fitting more than 5% of human ears. Ridiculous.
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.
Sadly, when this HDMI cable reached me it did not work at all. It was defective out of the box. I bought it for the cheap price, so I guess I got what I paid for.
I have been using this lock for a few months without changing the combination. Suddenly I could no longer open it as it appears that the lock has changed its combination by itself.I called engineering in the hotel I was staying in to help me. It took them less than a minute to cut the cable with ordinary pliers.
This is the first Sony product that i just absolutely hated. I'll start out by saying I'm far from a audiophile but i know what quality speakers sound like and its not this. Granted its a $50 dollar set of Wireless headphones so I'm not expecting the world but man are these terrible. First off if you have the headset on without having something playing it sounds like your old school cable crapped out and you are getting blasted by white noise from your tv. Second the volume gets loud and soft quite often and its not because of a low battery(first charge was for close to 36 hours) and not because of the range(I am no more then 10 feet away). Third thing is that they feel very cheap and by cheap i mean very flimsy and plastic(feels like a cheap toy your kid would brake in 2 second). God forbid you fall asleep with these on or drop them from your bed or sofa. AND Last and more importantly the sound was terrible. At about medium headset volume the bass and highs sound like they were playing from the blown speaker in my 98 corolla.Thought i would roll the dice since the reviews were some where around 50/50 but i hope future buyers read this and save the time it takes for amazon to ship you this and for you to ship it back for a refund.Would give no stars if that was an option. I was use to a certain quality from Sony and this is not it.Maybe i just got a dud, but from most of the other reviews i may not be the only one.
The speaker was the wrong style and will not fit. I have been trying to return it but have not be been able to. I am just fed up with all of it. I can't even find a person to talk to resolve this problem :(
I bought this for $1.76 with free shipping to connect my TV to Xbox. It does not work at all! Waste of money. dont be fooled by its price..
The first unit I received was bad and Amazon exchanged it very quickly (within two days) and without any hassles. The second unit I received was bad as well. I contacted Monster and they said they would exchange the second bad unit. They mailed (USPS) me a UPS label to send it back. I sent it to them and about a month later, I received a third unit. It is working great. It didn't cost me anything to exchange the bad units, but waiting over a month was not any fun.
There's nothing wrong with these headphones. They're fine. However the foam covers lasted only a few months and I can't find any replacements anywhere. The headphones are therefore uncomfortable to wear and I'm in the process of replacing these headphones with something more robust.
This is a terrible product that should be taken off the market. The digital image comes through as chicken scratch.
I ordered a Maxlife headphone set for an i-Pod for my son. I wanted only the ear recievers, not the wrap around ear products.that were shipped to me I also had ordered them on December 22 and every way of shipping them was labeled that they would not ship until after Christmas. So, I ordered the UPS Ground and they were shipped later that afternoon.It sure did not matter because when I got them after Christmas they were the wrong product.I then ordered them directly form Target. I did not return the wrong product because I did not care to go through another venture with your ordering service.
This case may be appropriate for many of the Canon cameras, but for the IS, it is too small, probably because of the longer lens. Trying to get the camera in it is a chore and then it will not close up properly.
I am using the TV Hybrid on a Dual processor Power Mac with 4 gB of RAM and an Apple 17" LCD Studio display. The picture is somewhat blurred and/or stutters during action sequences such as basketball games. The sound is just slightly out of synch with the picture , as well, which is a bit annoying. I downloaded the latest EyeTV 3 software and now can no longer receive the over-the-air digital ASTC stations. Reverting to EyeTV 2.5.2 allows the stations to be received again. Support is available but only via email and takes several days to get a response which has, so far, not resolved my issues. At this point I would consider the TV Hybrid as an emergency back-up.
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 just bought this and I can't believe the hissing sound that this unit makes. It only goes away when the volume is all the way off. It doesn't matter what mode you are in (iPod/CD/Tuner modes), it's always there. I planned on using it mainly in my bedroom while falling asleep but at a songs low sleeping volume, the hiss and song levels are about equal! If you push the volume higher the hiss isn't that noticeable but, in general, the sound quality isn't great. I may have lived with the sound quality at this price point but I just can't deal with this much hiss.I really wanted this to work as I liked all the features but with the hiss and lacking sound quality it's going back.
Sent this bag back it was too small for just the tripod not counting the head.
I ordered two devices. One will wok fine, the other keeps jumping tracts. I guess you get what you pay for.
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.
Bought 2 of these, neither work. 30 ft. cable run to remote unit but base unit doesnt work either, coming off direct tv hi def box.
This product does not include any Technical information on how the product works, and therefore it is not known to normal customers(like myself) that this product Does NOT support my speaker setup. The product has ONE speaker jack, and my speaker setup has 3. As far as I know, only the most expenseless speakers have only 1 speaker jack. ANNOYING
this product is not that good , it is cheap quality , I found some problems with cable retracting , sometimes ( actually a lot of times ) this cable just get stuck and don't return to it place easy
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
What is with Sony products lately? I had this for a little over a month and it just stopped working. Fresh batteries made no difference. For $50, I would expect better. Quality seems to be a major problem with Sony lately and I'm going to avoid ALL their products from now on. It's a shame, as they used to be high quality.
IT WAS NOT A REALLY TOSHIBA BRAND, IT WAS A GENERIC LI-ON BATTERY, BUT NOT TOSHIBA BRAND. THERE WERE CHEAPER ONES (GENERIC) LISTED ON AMAZON, BUT I PAYED FOR A ORIGINAL ONE AND RECEIVED A GENERIC ONE.I WAS A LITTLE DISSAPOINTED.
Camera worked OK at first, then stopped working. We got a new battery, still no power. I plugged it into a correct voltage charger, still nothing. The camera had not been dropped, has always been kept in a padded case when we travel, etc.I will never buy a Pentax product again. This is the second one that we purchased on recommendation of a friend that failed within a few years of ownership.Pictures taken with it were just OK
Ok, I am officially venting about my camera! I will never by another Kodak Product just because of their customr service department. I've never had any problems with the mechanics of the camera but a small rubber door broke off that covered the usb port, I know it's not a necessity but I like things like new. I thought OK I'll just call and get another. Oh No. Not that easy, they politely told me it was under warranty but they could not sell me that small door, it would have to be replaced by a trained service technician. Whatever, it's held on with a small rubber ball that you stick in a hole and probably doesn't cost 1.00. They also said when I send it back that if they decide they can replace my camera, which I have taken every effort to keep in emaculate shape, with a refurbished one. A REFURBISHED ONE! Over a small rubber cover...Come to find out after much research today, Kodak keeps a tight reign on parts etc. so you can't get them from repair places without going through Kodak. Oh, they did offer me a deal in the end they said I could send them my camera and they would let me upgrade with a 15% off coupon! What!!! I just told them to forget it.
The details about this product is a bold face lie. It says that this dvd player will play all regions, 1,2,3,4,5, & 6. So, I bought it so I could play a dvd that I purchased from the UK. When I opened the dvd player the manuel says that it in fact does not play all regions. Only dvd's marked region 1 and all region. Bold face liars. I am so upset! Amazon should be ashamed of themselves for allowing misleading advertising on their website.
I bought this webcam hoping for an overall improvement from their previous Quickcam for Notebooks Pro, but I was so disappointed I had to return it. Pro's in con's, in comparison to the previous model:Pro: Clips onto my lapto better than the previous model, which always fell backwards. Slight more compact, smaller carrying case.Cons: When using camera in super mode (i.e. full motion video), anything moving becomes very blury. Didn't have this problem with prior version (or with the Orbit). Users on the other end report heavily compressed or pixelated images. Could be a problem with the other users connection, but we never had this problem before with the older version webcam. The colors suck. Worse than the previous version. The camera gets pretty hot.Can anyone out there make a decent notebook webcam? I guess I am going to throw some darts and try another brand.
I had nothing but trouble when ordering from The Natural Health Shoppe. I was told several time that the item was ordered only to be called much later and told my card had been refused. When the store closes the phones are disconnected. I was disconnected, even though they had called me. There were charges to my credit card while telling me that my card had been denied. They had a new employee working who could not authorize credit cards and no supervisors on duty each time I called. The final straw was when they told me I would have to have a conference call with the credit company in order to get the item ordered. After being assured by the credit company that the charges could be taken off, I ordered from another company and had no trouble. I cannot rate the actual product since I have not yet received it. Just don't order from The Natural Health Shoppe.
I bought this and set it up for my Roku LT. It worked for about 2 hours then developed a problem. The connection is not strong and there are lines and static in the picture on the TV. I replaced the cable with another HDMI cable I had on another device and then my picture was fine. It's not worth returning for $1.61 but it's a pain to have to order and wait for another cable.
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.
This isn't a wireless bridge, it's a wireless jammer. It works for about 60 seconds, bridging flawlessly, and then it jams my access point hopelessly (it won't work again until the DWL-G810 is turned off for good and the access point is power cycled). And this is after flashing the unit with the latest firmware. The firmware that shipped on the unit was 2.13, which the D-Link website says is beta firmware and not to be used for anything but testing. Say what? They shipped that?I should note that I tried it with WPA encryption. The unit may work better with no encryption, or perhaps with WEP. But those modes are unacceptable, especially in an 802.11g network, where you expect WPA as a matter of course.Beware this unit, unless you're in the market for an 802.11g jammer.
Due to the price I gave this a try to upload data from a G5 desktop Mac to a new 2009 iMac. It didn't work. I see others had a better luck than I did. It was worth a try. I just transferred the essentials over my wireless network.
I just purchased a 660U scanner. After a 20 minute trial I decided to return it and get my money back. It takes 6 minutes (yes six minutes) to scan a single negative in high res mode. This is absolutely useless
You would not believe how tech support suggests I determine compatibility for their products. "You'll have to call pre-sales to get a list of supported devices"Brilliant.
Wow!! this is a complete rip off it is shot as hell and over priced and not needed u can just use the one for the ipod or go to any wal-mart or electronics store and get another one for a 3rd of the price i thought the cord was needed for control over the ipod but its not!! DO NOT BUY!!
I purchased Athena Technologies subwoofer from a e-retailer, and Athena Technologies customer service refused to service the defective subwoofer. I am stuck with a $250 dollar subwoofer that doesn't even power up.
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.
Have owned unit for one year. Repaired once under warranty and it is broken again. Same lens problem that everyone has. Now it has to go to the landfill along with the other "Made in China" junk.
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.
I'd like to give this one 2.5 stars, but I'll round down due to how quickly this unit died on me (and others I have read about on the Interwebs). It's nice and compact with a vertical stubby charger that is better than most of the powered hubs (wish they'd learn to make the brick separate from the prongs, but oh well). Ports are tight together (almost a little too tight), but that is not uncommon for a 7-port hub. The price--around $27--is reasonable for a name brand port.The problem I had with this unit is that several times in the past, it became unrecognizable to Windows 7 (though it is fully compatible). However, last month, I had four devices that stopped working and refused to be recognized, despite no trauma to the unit, no voltage spikes, or no kid-induced tampering. The unit, which had been wonky a few times in the last year, completely died. I tried a new A-B USB 2.0 cable, tried a different plug, and heck, even tried everything in another location on a different computer. Still the same result. DLink's customer service on this unit is a joke, so don't even bother. Thank goodness I bought it with my AMEX Blue Cash card and got a 2-yr rather than just 1-yr warranty. Buyer beware (and it wasn't just me)!I bought the APC 7-port USB 2.0 hub--a vertical one with 2 front ports and 5 rear ones--and it works fabulously, and is $8 cheaper.
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 emailed the owner of this product and specifically asked, "Does this read military IDs?" the person responded with a yes. I bought it. Then I thought, I should've asked the company. I called the company. Nope, this doesn't read Military IDS. So I wasted all my money. By the way, they don't reemburse you for shipping and handling. So, you're not breaking even here by returning it.
It prints fast once the paper feeds, but it rarely feeds correctly the first time. End result is that it doesn't start printing until 10 seconds after I get started. It also flys through the ink. Black cart is good for only 100 pages or so.I was utterly disappointed.
I bought one of these from Amazon and it is one of the junkiest chargers and battery ever. It just did not work I even did an exchange thru Amazon and the second one would not charge well either. I would not recomment this product for reliability.
I have a D-link router, and I couldn't even get this thing to connect wirelessly. It works if connected with a ethernet wire, but that isn't really the point, is it?I called customer support, and the call dropped 4 TIMES!!!! Even when I was able to stay connected, they obviously weren't listening to me, and were of no use in the end. I'm off to go return. Save your time, money, and aggrevation. Avoid this like the plague.
In the past 10 years of using numerous types of computer software this one has to be the worst. Even after reading the entire manual and troubleshooting tips from the website, I have spent hours trying to do things that are very simple in other software - such as simply saving a map that you have put an hour or two into creating. It is a very complicated and frustrating process. I'm sure I will finally figure it out, but I'll have to take detailed notes to be able to do it again!
I just bought 100 TDK DVD disks from Amazon and they do not work. They stop after about 15 minutes of recording.I have used Sony and Memorex DVD disks with no problems on my recorder.I am out $15.00Save your Money get a good Brand
I bought myself a pair of these and loved them. I wound up buying my wife and sone a set as well. I now find myself wishing that I hadn't bought these for anyone else as they are now VERY uncomfortable to wear. The ear pads on my headphones are all cracked now and are extremely uncomfortable to wear. I do wear my headphones often and for long hours but AKG should have designed ear pads which don't crack because people are wearing them a lot. To buy replacement ear pads (I need two) I'll need to buy them from some unknownn sources (as Amazon doesn't sell them) and pay roughly $22.00 to buy two replacement pads (that's almost 1/4 of what the purchase price for a new set of headphones is).I advise that you NOT buy these and look for other choices as I am sure your ear pads will wind up cracking after a year or two of use like mine did.I would have initially rated them 5-stars for sound and comfort but now I rate them 2-stars because of extreme discomfort while wearing them and I can't enjoy the sound now.
I bought this item January 2011 and it worked ok. It was fairly easy to set up but the sound seemed to have a hint of a static and a high pitched faint siren, the only way to describe. If the volume was turned up then it seemed to drown it out so it was still acceptable. What wasn't acceptable was that the display completely disappeared after 6 months of use. This meant that she couldn't tune into a different radio station to tweak in the signal so she kept it in the same position and just tried to tune in the radio signal. If you travel to different areas, out of state etc, then this would become more of an issue since you are blindly trying to adjust the unit and radio to achieve the best sound. It seems that our experience with this device is an exception since I don't recall any other review mentioning this problem. We didn't bother calling customer service because we were not about to invest any more money, shipping back etc to fix it so we are looking into another unit to replace, but definitely not a Satechi.
The paperwork included in this package shows a center distance focus.It says to focus left eye, then right eye and then use center knob to focus for distance.There Is not center knob to focus.
My review is strictly based on the video quality of the "Upconversion" DVD player. I hooked this player up via HDMI to my Panasonic 50" Plasma and was totally disappointed. I looked through the manual to ensure that I had gone through all the proper settings and still was disappointed. To put it into perspective, this player does not have any better picture quality than the 6 year old Sony DVD player it was replacing. My old Sony (not even progressive scan) hooked up via S-Video looks the same as this upconverting player via HDMI. Absolutely no improvement. And I really studied the images too. Looked at several different DVDs and compared on old player and this one with many different settings. I really worked hard to see any improvements. Time after time, there was no improvement. I wonder if all dvd players with "upconversion" are bogus, or there are some that actually improve picture quality. I know this one doesn't. I'm not sure I will ever buy another "upconverting" dvd player.I was upgrading from an old Sony that was purchased about 6 years ago. My old player was not even progressive scan. Anyway,
This videocam turned out to be a great and expensive disappointment. I spent some time searching through the menus for the right settings--surely something wasn't set properly. I studied the manual until it dawned on me that the settings were not actually misconfigured -- that the image quality truly is horrendous.Even at the highest resolution, there are more compression artifacts than picture. This is especially visible in freeze-frame mode. The contrast is very poor, and the colors look hideous. In Ultra-fine mode (the best mode) the images look like a cheap CMOS webcam. Don't believe the hype that claims "DVD-quality movies". For such an expensive camera I was expecting something much better than this. I'm returning it. This product is not ready for prime-time. I've got an ancient mini-DV Sony DCR-PC100 that has much better picture quality. Also, the battery life on the GZMG37 is very short.On the positive side, it is quite light-weight and there is no videotape to mess around with. If only one did not have to sacrifice image quality completely for that convenience. Overall, this unit does not live up to its promise.
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.
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.
I think you could do better with another adapter. The cord is waaaay too short for the amount of money you'll pay for it. With the very high price Apple charges for this adapter- they really could have been a little more generous with the legnth. I'm very disappointed. Save your money and buy a generic brand.
For less than $20 against $50 for the original Olympus battery, I bought 2 of these thinking Delkin Devices is a mainstay in computer/electronics industry. But after only 2 months, one battery already refused to charge. The other battery is still charging but doesn't last as long as the Olympus. I think they are really rated at 1300mAh only instead of the advertised 1500mAh. So now, I'm getting myself another Olympus BLM-1 as the reliable backup. Save your money and go for the original.
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.
The pen does its job scanning text. The difficultly is getting teh PEN to communicate with the PC or a PDA. It is not capable of communicating wiht the PC when your PDA or PPC is hooked up. It takes several hours of rebooting the system to get it to find the PEN.Buy the up-scale version!!
This system is OK for those who are on the cheap and want to upgrade to a 5.1 sound solution. However, there are much better alternatives out there, for a little bit more to pay. And as I'm about to expose, you get what you pay for.The main factor detracting from this product is weak bass. This comes as a result of the included 4&quot; LABTEC Subwoofer Driver. Yes, you heard correctly, a 4 inch driver. My brother purchased the system and wasnt happy with the bass at all, so we took the subwoofer assembly apart. Lo and behold, behind the Plastic and Cardboard that makes it appear to house a 8&quot; Driver, there is a wimpy 4&quot; cleverly disguised. The low-end manufacturer Labtec is clearly stamped on the driver. Feel free to pry yours open, if you don't believe me.I hope this isnt a sign of what is to come from audio products. They should advertise what the product truly is, and not try to cover it up with cardboard and plastic. Shame on you logitech for this cheap trick.
I am new to ordering here and have learned through trial and error. You need to specify which size kindle fire to order for.
I purchased this ring flash and after a few uses, I mean like 7 uses one of the lights burned out or something. All I know that is not working. I contacted the seller via email and I copied Amazon on my email explaining the problem. The seller did not responde to my email and when I contacted them via telephone they told me they would call me back. They never did. They don't stand behind their products they sell even if it wasn't the sellers fault I reached to them So they could help me and get information about the warranty, they didn't even bother to call me back. I have purchased so many products from Amazon and I have never had a problem until I came across this seller. be aware!!!
I don't know what philips engineers are thinking of, as they have the same terrible remote control in at least the 2 dvd players we had. It's not "user friendly" at all.
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.
I purchased three of these from Amazon for Christmas gifts. Three months later one is defective. Because I purchased these in November, Amazon tells me I am over the 30 day return policy and will do nothing about it.They count the thirty day policy from the time of purchase even when it is obvious this was a Christmas gift because I bought three of them.Forget dealing with Creative (the manufacturer)...they tell you to return it to the place of purchase because they have so may hidden charges, even under warranty, that it will cost more to send it to them than the original cost.Any local store would have replaced this without question. Shame on Amazon.
DISAPPOINTED is an understatement!
There is a lot of lens flare with this glass.."You get what you pay for" comes to mind with this one...It does work for the most part. it keeps your lens safe... :P
I was at least hoping to be able to pull in the 5 local channels available to me. This pile pulls in one of them, and not very well at that. If you find one of these anywhere, leave it where it lies, and walk away.
great battery while it lasted, bought may 17 died nov 25th, high heat poor dissipation, blocks key heat ducts in the computer. excessive heat causes premature failure. advice; don't leave it attached to the computer when not being used. buyer beware.
Drive didn't last a day!! It is very unreliable, the data gets lost. This drive even caused my computer to lock up. The computer was trying to get data from this drive and would wait forever as the drive would go into an endless seek cycle trying to retrieve the data. The files are apparently there, but the drive can't read them. Stay away from this one!!I bought an Iomega drive that costs more, but has MUCH more positive reviews and is a major brand. I guess you get what you pay for!!!
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.
This network adapter installs without any problems on Windows XP but if you plan on doing a lot heavy networking, I would recommend something more reliable. Every time I unplug the adapter and restart the system, the driver unloads and I have to reload it from CD or copy the files to the local drive. The other problems I've encountered are poor speeds and frequent disconnects. It seems that when I'm doing a lot of heavy networking, the adapter freezes up and the connection drops. I'm not sure if Linksys has an update for this but it's really not robust enough for "always on" broadband internet.
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.
I had a Samsung LTM225W for 15 months and then it just went bad. (I replaced the power convertor to no avail). I'm now dealing with Samsung's extremely poor 12 month warranty offering. I've had TV last 20 years on me and now the most expensive TV I've ever bought didn't last 2 years! I'm very frustrated. If you buy Samsung products, consider getting an extended warranty plan since Samsung doesn't stand very firmly behind their products.
This device might as well be made from concrete for all the good it does. Adding it was a hassle because the configuration software did not work, had to look at forums to find the correct IP address for manual configuration. Once I got it configured and set up it did virtually nothing to add to my network. Expensive and non-functional; just what I was looking for in my tech. Do not purchase this item; it does not work as advertised.
I bought this adapter based on its photo. when I received it it looked very different from the photo in the main page. This is not the adapter I'm looking for.
Bought these in 1/2009 and never pushed them, I don't play music overtly loud, ever. The unit died on me 12/2010. speakers are fine, the board in the woofer must have just died. Not happy.
the mouse sits about an inch higher than the apple mouse that comes with the Mac desktop, but I can get used to that. I have not been able to get the mouse to track properly. It twitches and drifts around, making it very difficult to point at any remotely small button. I have blown the dust out of the sensor and re adjusted the mouse controls on the Mac to no avail. Often the mouse starts working properly on start up, then rapidly gets twitchy.I havent found an online help solution yet. buyer beware.
This book was a gift to me, and I had requested it. Within a few minutes of looking at it, I knew I had made a mistake. While it has a lot of information and wonderful looking homes, like so many books about various styles of architecture, its author and photographer seem to concentrate on homes west of the Mississippi. Do they not know that there are great examples of all eras here in the Northeast? (I live in upstate NY) MA is well represented in the first chapters, but after that it seems to be almost purely Chicago and points west.Also, while not all the homes are huge and clearly expensive (a few modest homes can be found in each chapter), the fact that there is only one obvious ranch home -- and it is a grand one -- is ridiculous. Yes, many ranches are probably more modest than they want to include, but come on? How can a serious book about "American Style Houses" ignore this style so completely?
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.
Had a 20th Anniversary Mk4 GTI. Was the wrong harness. I heard it works for Mk4 Jetta's though. Don't take my word for it.
I had nothing but trouble with this modem since I purchased it. My original problem was that it took forever for Zoom to publish XP drivers for this modem, and it was never supported under NT. When they finally delivered the XP drivers they didn't work. Finally, they delivered working drivers, but the perfomance of the modem was pathetic. My old generic modem which employed a Lucent chipset outperformed it by far. I got very poor cooperation from their support. I finally threw the thing in a box and forgot about it. I was very dissappointed because I had been a big fan of Zoom modems up until I purchased this thing. Recently, I pulled it back out of the box to play with it again. It still performs poorly on my system (Intel PIII 800mhz overclocked to 900mhz, 512MB Ram) I give it one star only because I can't give it less. I suggest shopping around.
When it's working the picture looks great on my 50&quot; Pioneer Plasma TV throught the component video out, and the optical DTS/Dolby digital connection sounds beautiful through surround sound.I am on my third unit so far, though. The early units had a defect in the hardware which caused on-screen distortion with bright scenes requiring a mail-back to the company ($15 postage! They wouldn't pay for that!)Even with the firmware upgrade offered on the web, the unit was locking-up with some scenes, requiring a hard reboot via the hard power switch on the back of the unit. Eventually, it just started to lock up after 2 - 20 minutes of watching any DVD.This required an exchange for another unit.We'll see how long this new one lasts!Things I like:DTS soundOptical and component connections&quot;screen saver&quot; mode if you pause too long (good for plasma TV's to avoid &quot;burn-in&quot;)Firmware upgradesInexpensive price3:2 pulldown for film movies on DVDIntuitive remote with good button placementsAudio compression via setup menu for night-time viewing (keeps the volume more constant to avoid overly loud scenes if kids are sleeping in the next room.)Ability to be controlled via a universal remote (though the website claims it can't, I found a code to program my Universal remote by calling the help desk for the remote)Hope this helps!
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.
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 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
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.
BEWARE, the screen is made of glass and is very fragile! Mine arrived to me, in Miami, damaged and trying to get through to Amazon to find out the best way to return it proved to be most frustrating. I wish they would make communicating with them painless for their customers who have a problem. I did get a refund in the end.R. FosterBarbadosWest Indies
For all those who are buying this for idoser, I am EXTREMELY surprised to find out that doses work with these earphones. I experienced so much interference that it sounded like DSL, and thats not an exaggeration. This item uses the 900 Mhz range, so I checked the neighborhood for cordless phones.My house uses 5.4 Ghz, one neighbor uses 3.6 Ghz, and the other uses 5.4 Ghz. I got an extreme amount of interference, with no 900 Mhz device to be found.If you are looking for good audio quality audio, don't waste your time on this. For me, interference (clicking, tones, and static) being mixed in the audio completely ruined any audio I tried to play on it. Get headphones with a cord, you sacrifice the walk around your house ability, but you don't get maddening interference.Earphones were comfortable, seemed to keep a decent charge, its nice that you can swap out the batteries when your device gets older. The docking station is a little bulky, and because placement is key, can move your headphone station to the other side of your room (to be far away from electrical equipment, and reduce interference).The noise gate never seemed to work, it is unbearable to wear these headphones during pauses or times where the input audio is low.You might have better results, but if you are geeky, or have electrical equipment, its not the best buy.My headphones probably came defective, the interference I was experiencing was unimaginable for a working device, but buyer beware, you might have to waste your time returning the defective product after hours of troubleshooting and moving your transmitter around like I did.
Stay away if you want quality and durability. The discontinued Kodak DC280 is a much much better camera than this sad piece ... I don't mean to be so harsh but I was really disappointed when this camera arrived in the mail. The covers and doors open by just brushing them accidently - it's slow, the LCD screen is no better than the earlier models and actually a little worse. I know now that for an upgrade from my older Kodak I will have to go with another company.
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.
Did I get a defective one? It seems to work okay for everyone else, but the stupid hard plastic cover will not stop pushing on my scroll wheel, so it keeps turning off my ipod once I set it in place and try to close secure the velcro on teh cover. The armband is very comfortable, but it won't work if it won't stop turning off the machine.
I received the item with both connectors being slightly loose from the plastic molding. It caused static and lines on my video display. I replaced the chord with a similar HDMI cable and it was fine. I don't know if it's an isolated incident but it's not even worth returning. The shipping might cost more than the HDMI cable itself. Buyer beware.
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.
I bought this radio for use in my office. The reception is poor and a get an almost constant annoying buzz from some kind of interference. I liked the idea of the weather alert but when its on standby, the alarm always seems to go off.
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.
I anxiously awaited the sweet promise of having all of my DVD's online (like a movie-TIVO), so I wouldn't even have to move to watch 8 hours of movies. Unfortunately, this like so many other dreams of mine, has been dashed on the rocks of despair. Now I can't find my movies, because the title's do not auto-load, nor do the pictures, and the title's won't sort correctly. And as an added bonus, in Progressive scan mode, the picture randomly blanks out for 3-10 seconds at the most interesting parts of movies. I am sending this back and settling for getting up off the couch.
I bought this mouse as a Christmas present for my mom. It is a great looking mouse and the back-up USB feature is great. It worked great at first but after about 9 months of use the outer rubber (the black covering around the entire mouse) covering and the rubber covering around the scroll wheel began to melt off, so we ended up just having to tear the whole outer covering off, leaving an orange plastic cover.I'm going to purchase another mouse, but I won't buy another one with a flimsy outer covering. It works well at first but don't expect it to last in the long run.
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 will only give it 2 stars. The dvd player has issues.Cons:1. dvd gets stuck sometimes. Only way to recover is to power cycle.2. DVD player makes strange noises when in idle.3. The remote feels like a toy.4. Even with the hdmi the picture quality is so so.
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.
well I guess I should have known. Even though it says it fits most cameras it don't fit my fuji or my wife or my phones. so far can't get it to fit anything. oh well
When connected to Intel Pro 1000 series Ethernet adapters there can be serious problems with this switch ... Inability to connect at 1Gbps, strange speeds, dropped packets. Generally not a good combination
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.
My Brother MFC has been sitting in attic for over a year now. As other reviewers have mentioned the printer won't even print black ink document if printer is out of any other color ink. Other than this another big problem is the printhead. If you ever need to change printhead which you will over time (in many cases less than a year), it may cost you twice the price of new printer and then labor extra as its a dealer only item. I have been through all this.After lots of research I bought a LEXMARK X1185, I am very satisfied with it. I can print a black ink document even without inserting a color ink cartiage. The other big + is that in Lexmark printers the printhead is part of ink cartiage. For over a year I have been refilling the same black ink cartiage that came with the machine, and so far it has been working perfectly, the day this printhead gets clogged I'll buy another ink cartiage and it will have printhead on it. And my printer will be kind of new all over again.Update..April 2010...For over a year now I have bought and been using SAMSUNG ML-2510 MONO LASER PRINTER. For under 50 bucks I find it to be a A+ laser printer. Toner ink for the same is very cheap and can be bought from eBay.
I find this product basically not necessary in my arsenal against facial hair. Many other less expensive products that one normally has does as well as this. I was frankly disappointed and it only came with one blade for general grooming leaving out the eyebrow blade which is actually my purpose in buying it.
These are the regular unshielded s-video cables you can get in the bargain bin of any electronics store. I bought it to connect my computer to my TV, but the EMI is too much - there are waves of noise moving horizontally across the screen. I have a decent brand name power supply (Thermaltake, $40, 420W) and I've tried using other s-video cables. I bought this to replace a non-gold plated s-video cable that was also suffering from EMI. To my surprise, this cable actually performs worse than my old one. I also connected a 3 foot non-gold plated s-video cable that I received with my video card (after I grudgingly moved my compter away from my workdesk). That doesn't suffer from any EMI, though that's probably because of its short length. EMI might be less for things like DVD players or cable boxes however, since they don't use so much power. I recommend higher quality, shielded cables for pc to tv/vcr/av receiver connections.
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.
they were both broken when they arrived at my house.I will send them back today.I will update my review when i get new ones.I contacted citi electronics and they want me to pay shipping!and A 20% restocking fee that is total BS.they are flimsy and garbage, buyer be ware!!!!!!!!it would have costed me just as much to return them as to order a whole new pair!the saying holds true- you get what you pay for.
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.
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.
The Apple iPod shuffle 2GB wouldn't fit properly to the band and kept popping off which you can't have when your trying to work out at the gym.
If you enjoy watching Hi-Def video with static, this product is for you. Complete garbage. I wanted to replace my long HDMI cable (which worked perfectly, by the way) with a shorter one and figured at the price, this would work just as well (as is normally the case with AV cables). Well, this cable is certainly shorter than my other one, but the picture had a ton of static. Replaced it with my other HDMI cable and the static is gone. Don't buy this product.
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 purchased this camera from Kodak directly and had it shipped next day business so I could take it to Walt Disney World with us. I had the camera less than 72 hours and it broke. The battery light came on, so I replaced the batteries, but it would not turn back on. I lost the chance to record a once in a lifetime trip because of this camera. I contacted Kodak about the problem from Disney but they were unable to resolve the issue. I'm returning the camera for a full refund, but I can't ever get those moments at Disney back. Don't trust your pictures to this camera.
Definitely avoid these earbuds!I needed to replace my Sony earbuds and just wanted to go with a cheap alternative for starters, so I bought the Koss P4's. Easily the worst $5 I've ever spent. I had a pair of Koss headphones in the past that I actually liked and thought these might not be too bad either, but I found out different as the sound is weak and the actual earbud is horrible. The bud was WAY too large for my ears and once in, it was a painful experience. Essentially it was like jamming hard plastic into my ears. I also had to crank my mp3 player all the way up and I still had troubles hearing (I wore them at work, which is a semi loud setting). In fact, within a half a day I went back to my old worn out Sony earbuds.So besides the cheap price of $5, these Koss P4's are poor and I would avoid at all cost.
This is a great product the the price here is more than twice what you can find it for elsewhere. My advice is to keep looking.
We bought this camera for our 15 year old daughter after having very positive experiences with other Canon cameras. It died with the "E18" error on Christmas Day after she had taken a few dozen pictures. I then Googled Canon and E18 and discovered just how common this problem is. I guess Canon is cutting some design/manufacturing corners. Too bad since their cameras take great pictures. I guess I'll be sending this camera back under the warranty and hoping for the best...
Ordered this item (Sabrent SBT-UFDB) but received a TEAC FD-05PUB. Unit is recognized by my PC (running XP) but will not read any floppy disks. I feel that I cannot return it since it was not what I ordered. I won't be ordering from Amazon online again, will shop locally from now on. Would give it a zero rating if it would allow me. Very, Very Dissatisfied!!!
I purchased this for my daughter since I had already had purchased one for myself. The pictures are clear and crisp. If I had to buy another I would purchase the same.
After having excellent results from past Panasonic products, I eagerly awaited the relase of this product. My goal: convert my large LP collection to mp3's and store them on cdr & cdrw disks for playing on the road and in my office. The results: Sound quality of mp3's in the portable environment is very good when used on cdr's. However, I have had very poor sucess with all mp3 cdr & cdrw attempts, Ive tried different brands at different speeds with limited success. After complaining to Panasonnic I just recieved the folling response: "The SLMP50 is not guaranteed to play a MP3 disc. "
I bought this product because I have had Jensen products in the past and been pleased with them. This radio/cd player however, is JUNK! the maximum volume is very low and completely in-audible with the shower running. Even in a quiet room- the volume is barely above a whisper. So don't buy it - you will be very frusterated and have an essentially useless product on your hands.
CyberHome = Worst quality products.Email CyberHome three times. No response.They don't support their products.
I've had this product for a little over one year. While the sound was very good, it never functioned correctly. When the unit was plugged in I had no control of the ipod using the thumbwheel. To change any settings or playlists, etc. I would first have to unplug the unit. It also would freeze on occasion & I would have to unplug it to reset it. Several times I needed to restore my ipod from my computer. Most recently, the unit completely fried and quit working. I agree with other reviewer this unit is not worth the money and very poor customer service.
I wont recommended. Major design issue, memory gets messed up after one year and the factory still don't have a fix for it. its not worth it
IT no longer works after 18 months - had a nice picture and was happy with the product, but very disappointed with the longevity of the internal components.
When connecting my Logitech Quikcam 4000 and my Logitech USB mouse through this HUB trouble is ahead.After starting a camera application (e.g. Yahoo Messenger) the mouse starts acting erratic and after a few seconds freezes completely. Disabling the camera application does not unfreeze the mouse.I checked with D-Link and they have no similar complaints on file so I am returning this Item to Amazon.com for a refund. and go with the advise of getting another hub.
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.
I tried hooking up an Xbox360 and a PS3 to one output (amplifier). I was occasionally able to get an out put but only by holding teh cables at a certain direction. It was like constant bad connection that required movement of the splitter to keep a signal.I never tried it the other way around so can't comment. I would advise skipping this item!
The Case it is not that good may be if the price was 10 bucks it would be okey, cause the camera doesn't fit that well and the case isn`t that confortable
the photo I saw was a item Made in Austria, the one I got was made in china and the quality is not the same.the seller said he would refund a return and that this model is not made in Austria anymore.Seller Good , product BAD.
The cable didn't work at all,i have tried connecting to my Monitor,and tried to connect through TV..it didn't work at all and got an message that the cable is not supportive for HDMI.(Please check the cable).
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.
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.
Well it has been 3 weeks and now they claim they have not received my order
i bought this with the thought of having a higher quality tuner card for DVR purposes. I already have a $20 Sabrent that i use for broadcasting to pick up the signal from the internet. The Sabrent actually blows this tuner away. For some reason the Hauppauge does not have the power to convert as clean a signal as the $20 Sabrent. I will be returning this item.
It seems to do what it is made for. But I found the following issues:1) The device creates a laud hiss sound when the source sound is silent. So the quiet moments become horrible. I think there should be a threshold where the device stops amplifying the source sound.2) Once, I got to a song that has different levels of volume in a short period of time. The device kicked in and released like crazy and I had to turn it off.
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?
I thought I was buying a good player from a great company. NOT SO TRUE! The player button will not work and the player will not cut off so it used up the battaires. I have been so careful with the player but that does not matter when it was not made very well to start with. If you have money to throw away or just want something else to put in the old closet then buy it. If you want a good CD player buy something else. Sorry for the bad review I really thought I was buying something I would get to use to a long time. Good Luck.
Ear buds does not fit snuggly even with the smallest ear piece attachment. Ear hook does not hold in place.
Don't buy this card if you have Microsoft ME. It is impossible to get a driver.
Has good features, but the biggest downsides are it does not have a USB port and it uses DVD-RAM discs (re-writable) which do not work on most of the DVD players.Note that it does not use DVD-RW discs that come with most notebooks and desktop computers and allow re-writing.So there seems to be virtually no way to transfer your videos to your computer, other than buying a DVD Multi drive that can read DVD-RAM discs.
I've been using these speakers for a few years now. The speakers have handled inclement weather (direct sun, rain, snow) with no problems at all. The mounting brackets are showing their age, though. That's about it for my positive statements.For the negatives, these speakers are overpriced for their meager performance. I can hear them OK from my deck, but go another 30 feet to my kids' playset and you get very little. The sound is tinny, which is comparable to most Bose products outside of their bookshelf speakers. If you listen to Pop, you'll probably be OK with these. But jazz, classical, or even classic rock will all show the weakness of these speakers.If you want better sound and a cheaper price, check out Paradigm or TIC Corp. Move up in the price range and you'll find B&W; (I own a pair of the 604s in my movie room) and Definitive Technology, to name a few.Last point is to make sure you meet the manufacturer specs on placement. Some speakers need protection from the worst weather conditions, like mounting under eaves. My set-up requires direct exposure.
This is a refurbished product though I don't see that stated in the item description. If print quality is not important, then this is a cheap way to keep your printer working. The one I bought did not last long before it started producing streaks on the prints. I had to replace it with a factory new unit and all is well - but wish I would have bought a new one to begin with.
Based on the reviews here, you'll order it and odds are it will work just fine. Mine got here and it doesn't work. I'm glad it was only $5 but I won't try again.
The first unit had a non-functional control panel. Except the power button, pressing other buttons on the unit had no effect. Pressing the menu key on the remote brought up the menu but nothing could be selected. The picture could be displayed but was in a distorted shape. Nothing could be adjusted. The unit overheated after 10 minutes of use and turned itself completely off without leaving the fan running.The second unit had a functional control panel. I have not tried the remote yet. But it also had the same overheating problem and shut itself off without the fan running after about 1 hour of use.Once the colors, brightness and contrast are properly tuned, this unit displayed vivid colors. The colors were very good (with a slight yellowish cast) for displaying digital photos which was the reason I bought it for. I found even the eco mode, the unit was bright enough when projected to a Da-Lite 50"x50" matte white portable screen (gain=1.0) when the room was dark in the evening. In the eco mode, the project can last much longer without overheating. But who wants to keep a new car which overheats on highway speed?I am waiting for the third one to be delivered. If the third one is not working as expected (functional control panel and not overheating), I will have to order another brand, such as the Optoma EP719.I must add that Amazon has a wonderful customer service policy. Returning a defective unit is real easy and painless.Update======The third unit ran for three hours in the normal (not eco) mode without overheating. The front of the unit was not too hot to touch like the other two previous units.The colors, contrast and brightness worked equally well as the second unit. I tried a DVD movie ran from the same laptop and it was pretty good. The remote worked too although I would have liked to have it simulate the mouse click through the USB port. Both the Infocs X3 and Epson Powerlite 76C have that feature. I guess I have to use my real wireless mouse for that.This one is the keeper! I would like to upgrade my rating to 3 stars but there is no way to do that.
I have had the wrv54g for about a month, and it worked fine until I needed to web into the router or use the wireless. The box locks out the ability to web in to the management interface, not the external interface (WAN) but the internal interface. And the wireless access dies at the same time.All the wired connections still function, as far as I can tell, and the firewall still functions while the management interface is locked-up. I have the latest code for the router, but I have had to reboot this thing almost once a day. This is a fairly pricey box for a home user, and Linksys has had some good products, but I would recommend staying away from the wrv54g.The reliability, or lack of, has really been disappointing. Save your money, this product is not worth half the current price.
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.
I like to keep a small monocular in my truck for the times I do not have binoculars with me. I have tried several small and MUCH less expensive models over time and was never very pleased with them. I knew I was buying on the low end, and therefore getting low end performance.I recently decided to go ahead and spend the money and get a good one. Knowing Minox cameras and other optics I figured that even though this was more than I wanted to spend even for a good one, at least I could put my quest to an end.Not even close.Nicely packaged and light enough, but slow and difficult to focus and sharpness / contrast was none to only MODERATELY better than the $40 Bushnell model I am currently using.If I did not know the prices or the manufacturers and was given these and my Bushnell to test, and was then told that these were ... let's say... $10 more than the Bushnell... I would buy the Bushnell.This is NOT an endorsement for my cheap Bushnell, as they are not great. It is just that these are only marginally better clarity, brightness, and NO better contrast, for about 4 times the price.As for the macro capability, yes it does focus closer than the others I have used, but still with less than stellar clarity in any light. In anything other than bright direct sunlight it was difficult to use.Being from Minox, I was VERY surprised.Thanks to Amazon's return policy I was able to return them very easily.
DOES NOT COME WITH IR RECEIVER. its a paperweight without it. why no one else mentioned this in reviews before I have no idea. weak sauce.
I don't have a clue how this item works - I just took it out of the box. What I can tell you is that it does NOT accept a cigarette lighter adapter, as one might conclude it would, given that Amazon and other dealers include a cigarette adapter as an accessory.
DVDs suck. If you think differently, don't read on.Now that that's out of the way, here's why the RDR-VX500 is a piece of junk.1. iLink interface doesn't work. More likely to work as the length of a title is shortened. Can still hang w/ titles as short as 5 minutes.2. Title/disk naming menu is ridiculously arcane & is missing about 90% of the most common punctuation symbols one normally uses, including ".", """, "'", etc. Panasonic's menu is so-so but 10 times better. Panasonic also lets you choose the thumbnail for each title -- but Sony FORCES YOU TO BE STUCK with whatever the first frame of the title is -- LAME! Newer models are reportedly just as lame, too!3. disk tray not slow -- good. But like all DVDs, takes minutes to load/read, and many minutes to write anything.4. Fast forward modes suck; says FF1, FF2, FF3; not 5x, 10x, 100x, etc. Need I mention that when you get to the end of a title there's no going back? That's just a "feature" of all DVDs. Nothing like watching an entire show just to check you actually recorded it all. FF too far/fast? Too bad, sucker -- this is the world of DVDs! -- you gotta start over! Did you know that DVDs suck?5. The tiniest microscopic particle can wreck your DVD write. Ever try to make a backup copy of one of those (occassionally successful) homemade DVDs? I'm only at about 90% success on this (yes, I try all 3 of my computer's DVD readers each time). Can all of the blame go to Sony? Maybe not, but remember -- DVDs suck! Yes, I tried Sony media. And TDK. And Verbatim. And Memorex. And about 5 other brands. It's not like I didn't try to get it to work. What I wonder is, would VHS ever have even taken off if it was like this? Actually, I know for a fact that the answer is NO. The ONLY thing DVD has going for it is that people hoped/assumed it would work at least as well as VHS. (Fools!) BTW, whatever you do, don't let your kids within 10 feet of a DVD! The ensuing scratches from even the most surgical handling in/out of a case will make the disk not merely unreadable, they'll hang your DVD player (you'll find this out after about 10 minutes of waiting for it to read). And if your blank DVD isn't as virgin as the pope, forget even THINKING about recording on it! Your unit will hang so bad you'll wish you were the one getting hanged! I've often had to put up w/ 2 reboots every time there was a supposed "media failure" (funny how my PC was able to use the "bad media" (DVD+RW) every time afterwards!).Geez, gimme VHS, please!
Great concept here with extremely poor craftsmanship!The Good - makes watching and switching between all of your AV stuff very easy.The BAD - (1) the cradle charger is junk. It will work fine for a couple of months and then it will slowly begin to fail on you and not charge the remote anymore. Just do a quick 'google' search on the harmony 880 recharging cradle and you will see pages of consumers who have had this problem. To make matters worse, despite that this was acknowledged as a design flaw the company still charged me to buy another cradle which is not also beginning to fail. (2) Still grasping some loyalty to this remote I decided to add another device to it only to have the USB attachment break on it. I have had enough and would not buy another one of these due to terrible construction of them.So, if you have one, enjoy it while it works. I know that I did.
A usable unit except that the stem clamping arrangement is poorly designed. The thumbscrew knob will, after some use, strip its threads rendering the whole tripod useless as the stem will no longer stay in place at any level. In tightening the thumbscrew to hold my camera in the position I wanted the threads eventually stripped in the soft metal and the vertical adjustments were no more.
I bought this tv February 10, 2008. At first, I loved it. But yesterday the menu screen started popping up randomly and frequently. I did some troubleshooting but it's still there. I tried contacting Haier but ended up leaving a message because I didn't want to wait on hold all day. A tv is pretty worthless if you can't watch anything because the menu screen is up half the time.
Every time I connect an external hard drive to the hub it seems to shut down or crash. Sometimes that doesn't happen but the hard drive is not recognized by the computer (WIN 7 64bits). I've tried with several drives. It's always the same. The drives work perfectly when connected directly to the computer. However, it does work well with "small", less power hungry devices like pendrives, bluetooth dongles and others.
I have had an Epson CX5400 for a little over a year and it just died. While it was working it was able to print photos and text at a decent quality, but it was terriblely slow. I called Epson to help troubleshoot my problem and they pretty much told me that the problem was caused by leaving the computer turn on when it was not in use. This was my first time hearing of this causing the problem. I believe I'm going to replace it with something different.
I have been using this model since 2004, and have used many other models at previous jobs. Wacom is the main player in the tablet game, hence why I ordered this one.I built a pretty high end computer with top of the line processors and a top end video card to use with it.Never, NEVER, has it worked properly. When using memory intensive movements in Adobe Photoshop like smudge, airbrush, burning and dodging; it hangs up often after a few strokes. Totally unacceptable in my opinion, especially for the high cost of the product. For years I have updated wacoms drivers, updated Photoshop, and searched online forums for answers. It's a common problem if you do a simple google search, so I am not alone on this. I have lowered the cache in PS, and went forwards and backwards in wacom updates with mixed results over the years, sometimes wishing I did not update at all. My mouse never has these "memory drag" issues when I use it instead of the wacom, but drawing with a mouse is the worst.I hope the Intuos 4 has fixed these issues, but I will be looking at all options for future tablets for my business.
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'm returning my second copy of this lens due to severe front focusing issues. I've done some research and found that Amazon was given a bad lot. This time I'm getting a refund, and possibly giving it a third try from another retailer. Sorry Amazon. You've been great in letting me return and even admitted that there is a quality control issue with the lot that you have received from Tamron. TAMRON.. shame on you. You should pull all of the copies that Amazon has and reissue them a new set.Everyone really loves this lens when it works. Wish I knew.
Sept 2008: I purchased one of these in Oct 2006 to drive my JL Audio subwoofer, mainly because it was one of the few powerful and bridgeable amps that wasn't too huge; it needed to fit in the otherwise useless CD changer area of my 2001 Audi A4 Avant (at a diagonal, mind you). I liked the remote level control, since the bass levels in music tend to be so all-over-the-place, and the shelving frequency of my head unit's bass tone control was too high.The bass wasn't that tight, but that could have been because of the JL Audio speakers, with their small cabinet and big venting port.The lighted plastic emblem was broken-off when I received the amp. I wouldn't have cared too much, but there was a gaping hole to the insides. I didn't want any wayward screws getting in there, so I glued the ugly logo back on.Sadly, it wasn't very long before the unit would occasionally start making thumping sounds when first turned on, and at other times. I checked all my wiring, and it was solid. Within the last month, it finally died. The "protect" light comes on, and it gets pretty hot.With all that, I'm still going to purchase another of the same unit. I'm stuck on it, because of space and cabling issues. It fits in the location I have for an amp, and I've already run the wire for the remote level control. I wouldn't want to do that again for a different amp.MarkApril 2011 Update: I'm now on my third unit. My car repair guy accidentally grounded the second amplifier's output, and it was fried. My third amp is still running along, but also occasionally thumps like the first one.
Player worked fine for the first 3 months then kept getting &quot;stuck&quot; every few minutes. Took it to authorized Pioneer service facility for warranty repairs where it has remained for the last 7 weeks. Still don't have it back! Pioneer refuses to provide a replacement unit. With this kind of service, I suggest taking a pass on the Pioneer.
I purchased on of these sets from another store. I could not receive anything using the attached antenna. Exchanged for a new one, the same results. Returned for a refund and the lady doing the refund for me commented that many have been returned. I live in White Plains, N.Y. about 10 or so air miles from most of the big Manhattan stations. If you can't make it their you can't make it anywhere. My 20+ year old Sony handheld Watchman TV does OK under the same conditions. Save your money and look for a better unit.
I would not recommend this product. After 2 1/2 months, this player started rejecting about 40% of my DVD's. I received an error message: "bad disk." I can play these same DVD's on other players, so I know the problem is with this CyberHome player (CyberHome DVR1600). The CyberHome warranty policy is 1 year for parts, 3 months for labor. I still have the expense of paying postage to send it back to the company. The customer service is not good. I spent 25 minutes on hold and nobody picked up. One must go on line to get a case number in order to send the product back, and the normal wait time is 24 to 72 hours for customer service to generate this number. I regret this purchase and if I had it to do over again I would have purchased a different brand.
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.
I bought the drive for the sole purpose of system backups with Norton Ghost on a Windows 2000 computer with an Intel mother board and processor. I've spent the last 10 hours trying to get it to work. Yes, it was up and running in a couple of minutes. I reformatted the drive to NTFS and rebooted several times. THEN, I installed the Iomega backup software. Ever since then Windows Explorer or any other program can't see the drive UNLESS I remove the hardware and re-install EVERYTIME I reboot. Ghost won't work because when it reboots it can't find the drive again. Iomega has ten pages of instructions to help with the problem and online chat with customer service that was only too glad to get me offline. VERY DISAPPOINTED.
So many pieces come in this package that you'd think "it HAS to work." I found that this was not compatible with the dash arrangement of my Honda Odyssey minivan.I'm no technophobe and I can manage instruction manuals, but this was a clumsy, irritating product that I promptly reboxed and returned.
When I saw all the positive review about this cable I thought great. Plus it was considerably cheap so I bought it.It worked really well for about two months with my HTPC. Then I started getting really really really bad flickering.I would start the HTPC and after about 10 minutes it was flickering and then going completely black.So I went and bought the "Mediabridge Ultra Series High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (6 Feet)" from amazon.Works great with no flickering at all. So just because this cable is cheap does not mean all of the cables are long lasting, in fact it is the exact opposite.So get the Mediabridge and forget about it.
Couldn't be more unreliable. It malfunctions frequently, mangling tapes, sometimes severely. If you value your tapes, don't even think about this one.
My kids recieved 2 expanium mp3 players for Christmas, they are now both in the trash because they wouldn't play, they would only read 'oops' on the digital display.With only about 10 to 30 hours play time my daughters' gave out, my sons' held out for about twice as long. One bright note on the car adapter kit supplied, they work excelent with my 6 year old, been everywhere, beat up, abused Sony CD player.
WHY OH WHY!!! I want to believe that electronic products will work the first time everytime. BUT, i recently bought this product and it crapped out on me in 24 hours of when i first plugged it in and started transfering info to it. I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO THE ONE STAR REVIEWS!!! If you buy this know that you have a 60/40% chance that something will be wrong. LaCie as a company blows as well there website gives you multiple options on how to fix problems but they are all vague and lead you in circles back to your product still not working. I very stupidly cut and pasted 235 Gb of info (pictures, videos, scripts, songs, and other sentimental yet valuable data) onto the LaCie "Porsche" drive which took about 4 hours to copy. I then, when it was complete, properly ejected the drive and went to school with a clean 250 Gb Seagate Freeagent to put all my videos from class onto that. When i came home and wanted to use some pics that i moved ( NOT copied...ALWAYS COPY) the drive hummed, clicked and would not be read by the laptop that i use all the time to do everything with. In the end I lost ALL and could not recover any of the information that took me years to compile....AAAAAAAAGH!!! I was irritated to say the least. SO TAKE THE CHANCE BUT PASS THE WORD....LACIE SUX!!
I've used this player off and on for about a year and have no complaints other than the sub woofer channel apprears not to work. Tried every possibility and after reading these reviews, I think it is the player. If anyone has had a similar problem, please contact me. I'll probably buy another player and see if the problem corrects itself.
The sound quality is excellent, don't get me wrong. These earphones put out clear treble, deep bass (without washing everything else out) and have a well balanced tone that I have not found in most other headphones I have used. The backround sound cancellation from the in-ear style is not perfect, but does a better job than most earphones. My biggest problem: the fit! I opted for the over-the-ear style because I thought it would be better for an active lifestyle, and this would be true if they actually fit me where my ears are. The length of the earpiece is not adjustable so if your ear varies at all from the size they make, they simply don't work. In my case (others may have different a experience) the actual ear piece almost hits my earlobe - almost an inch too far down for these to fit right. Huge mistake not making them adjustable Sony. Bad Bad Bad design. It is a real shame because the sound quality would have made these some of the best headphones I have used.
Believe the other reviews written by people who have lost data! We bought 3 of these drives and have lost data on all 3. Two worked poorly out of the box (read times of 30 minutes per megabyte across firewire with data access errors). The other one one worked fine for 6 weeks then unexpectedly went belly-up with no recovery possible. LaCie technical support is completely unhelpful. The best warning to everyone is that they post new FIRMWARE updates on their site almost every week. They know they are having real problems with these drives but don't acknowledge it to users. Don't buy these drives unless you want to participate in La Cie's beta testing!
Description of this product is incorrect. This teleconverter will ONLY MOUNT ON A CANON CAMERA BODY NOT LENS!!! You cannot mount your lens back on. So you actually need to buy a lens as well. And to make it worse, BEACH CAMERA WILL NOT ACCEPT MY RETURN. Going to fight it. But if you think you're buying this for your Canon and you're all set, think again.
From the beginning, the buttons on the outside were difficult to control (they do not read if you press normally). If you press play after an album has stopped, it automatically sends the iPod to "play all". The sound was never that great. After a year, without any physical damage being done, the speakers just stopped working. It is way overpriced for such bad quality. I recommend you do not purchase this item.
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.
This hair dryer is vey poor..... I have portaable hair dryers with the same 1600 watts and this one does not even come close to the power of my portable....I am very disappointed. I will not order again....
Everything about these speakers is bad! Sound quality is just plain bad! Peal-off the cheap, plastic griddle and take a look at the speaker! That'll show you. It's like a piece of craft paper! Highs are fuzzy, mids are distorted and bass is putrid! And if it's not bad enough that they sound so bad, they have to look like Coneheads too! I forgot to mention the transformer is on the end of the plug. Great idea, GE. Thanks. And all this can be yours for the great price of $20! I'd suggest not buying these, unless you want to pull an evil prank on somebody you hate by giving these to them as a gift.
I found that this model met a lot of my needs, and I really liked it at first. Less than a year later, however, the cartridge jammed to the right of the machine and quit working. We had a warranty at that time, so we turned it in and ended up with a refurbished one. Now it is less than a year later and the machine has the same problem with the cartridge stopping on the right. I am a home school mother, and it is important for me to print papers up on demand. It is a very big inconvenience for me to lose a printer and not be able to print work out. The last HP printer we had did not do this in all of the years we had it. I am very disappointed in this printer and would think that HP would have fixed this problem long ago. I wonder if I will even get a credit toward another printer for all of this inconvenience, but honestly I doubt it. I think I will be looking into a different brand of printer for my next purchase.
Comes with no support software, no hardware compatibility, looks cheap, and plain doesn't work! Avoid this product like the plague! I was unable to do anything whatsoever with it!
Batteries don't hold a charge anymore and not sure if it is batteries or the charger. No instructions came with it, so don't know what all flashing red lights mean, but I'm assuming it's not good!
the sound is significantly worse in these headphones than others...and its a pain to fit in your ear.
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.
Compared to other GPS systems I have used this one would rate very mediocre. I picked this up at Costco for 350 -25 rebate, plus tax in NYC would be about 350. I purposely bought it at Costco because they have a no questions asked return policy. The minute I started using it, it started to glitch. Addresses, roads, on/off, reset, functions, and a few other things that just glitched once in a while. I would not recommend this GPS just simply because it was not well made and the software in the system is just flawed. I will be returning it in about a month after I am done playing with it.
I really wanted to like this unit but mine was essentailly DOA. I spent several hours with Netgear tech support and it wouldn't read networked files nor files from a usb stick directly plugged into the unit. Many other reviews which I have read note Quality Control issues on these units and unfortunatly mine was one of the bad ones too. Netgear tech support gave me a case number and I was able to return mine to Amazon so in the end I just wasted a few hours of my time; if you buy one be sure to set it up ASAP to check for problems while you are still within the tech support and Amazon return windows.
Pros- picture quality is decent and setup was quickCons- Remote did not work, software volume controls do not work. Sound emits a high pitched tone
For the price, the PS121v2 is a good deal. The hardware works as expected but the supporting software may give you a USB error. And if you get this error, NetGear support may have you going in circles. I am running two machines - XP Pro and Vista. The printer is an all-in-one. The PS121v2 requires you install it's client software on each machine - no problem. And to access the non-printer functions (e.g. scan, fax,...), the user reserves the printer (locks access) through this software - no problem for me but possible annoyance for others. But on Windows Vista the software installation produced errors. The software still ran but never allowed me to reserve the printer. And after a week of playing e-mail tag with NetGear, I washed my hands of this device. I gave it away and got a printer with ethernet/wifi built-in.
The Tamrac 5682 bag is a solidly built, dependable-looking bag. If it's anything like the other Tamrac bags that I've purchased, it will protect a camera from most normal abuse. Unfortunately, it's too small. It's billed as being ideal for a compact dSLR with a smaller-than-3" lens (attached), but I can't get it to take my Nikon D40 with the 18-55 lens. This bag is better suited to prosumer grade toys than to a dSLR and should really say so in the description.I purchased this camera through Warehouse Deals By Amazon, and both the price and shipping were outstanding. The item literally came to me two days after I ordered it, by standard shipping. Just incredible, as was the price! Go Amazon!!
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.
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.
THIS ITEM WAS SENT WITOUT AN ORIGINAL PACKAGEAS SEEN ON THE PICTURE. TWO BATTERIES WERE PUT IN A SMALL PLASTIC BAGAND IT WAS ALSO WRONG. 625A WAS SENT INSTEAD OF 625U.
it glitches the chipset when its taxed on start up, fully taxed hub system will fail to start, might be funky bluescreen or just halt at bios, better off with another usb controller
I open the box and read the instuctions on installing and using this device. I ended up having to figure everything out on my own because the instructions were non-existant. They litteraly said, "Open case, install drive, connect to PC." There were no diagrams and no specifics at all. Unless you are a computer technician (which I am) you will not be able to install this device with the instructions provided.Once I got it all ready I plugged it in and NOTHING happened. My computer did not detect the device. Tried it on another computer, same thing. Checked all my connections, nothing.So, I proceed to look up the exchange information for Tiger Direct which sells this device through Amazon. I quickly find that I have to get a defective confirmation from the manufacturer first to return it. I also have to pay for shipping back to TD for the DEFECTIVE item they sent me, AND it appears they will charge me again for shipping the replacement. And by the way, if I don't ship it in a container that is approved for shipping (whatever they deam that is) or they find a scratch on the device (ocurred because of lack of instructions) they will reject the return.Do yourself a favor and NEVER order anything from Tiger Direct. You are at their mercy if they send you a bad product.
We bought this item for our daughters, ages 5 and 6, last year for Christmas and we've had nothing but problems. It worked pretty good for a while but it no longer reads CDs. Unfortunately, the warranty is up and I no longer have the receipt so I can't return it. I've tried to contact the company and they weren't any help. I was told that I should try to clean it and if that doesn't work, I should have it repaired (at my own cost). In my opinion, I would buy another boombox.
Left earbud failed within 10 hours of use; buds would not stay inserted in my (admittedly small) ear canals, so they were worthless for exercising; sound not any better than basic buds anyway.Don't bother with these.
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. I thought it was probably too good to be true to get a 5 GB MP3 player for under $100. And it was! After less than one day of use he got the same message others got: "File system corrupted." I called RCA and was told the unit would have to be replaced. Now two weeks (and $10 for UPS shipping) later and he still doesn't have an MP3 player and we're out over $100. I'm hoping they have made some changes and the new one we get from RCA will have software upgrades to prevent this problem. If it happens again we'll have to return it to Amazon and cut our losses.
Wish I could give this a better review, but mine only lasted nine months after four uses, then died never to be revived. As described in other reviews, it did not lock when I first installed it, but I was able to bend the tab and finally get it to lock.I am about to buy a different brand to replace this one.
I bought this product to charge a SanDisk Sansa e260 MP3 player. After conneting the MP3 player to this product the menu item on the MP3 player no longer shows the USB Port option to allow you to select the type og device. I had two of the same model MP3 players, one for me and one for my granddaughter. It ruined both of them. The charger does seem to work okay with a Creative Zen MP3 player. Please be very careful about what you try to use this charger for. Make sure the device is still under warranty before trying to charge it with this charger. And that the vender will replace it or refund your money with no restocking fee if the charger kills the device. I bought my MP3 players from Newegg and they replaced one of them with no problem and were out of stock for the second one and refunded my money with no problem.
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.
This case was recommended for use with my Canon Powershot A630. It barely closed over the camera and wouldn't hold spare batteries. Don't waste your time or money.
I have a Mac, in the instructions it said due to the fact I do not have the correct ports I would have to matrix the sounds to hear it in "surround". I didn't work the rear right and left speakers work but sound like your listening to FM radio in a tunnel! Good speakers for PC but not recommended to MAC users!
This thing was squirrelly out of the box. The documentation is really, really poor. The set up software didn't find the device, and I changed into my networkman cape. Called support and they had me changing all sorts of network settings before they decided that it was "defective". I suspected that was just an excuse to get me off the phone, so I cycled the hardware a few times and got it working long enough to start the configuration process. After I uncabled it, it disappeared and when I recabled it reappeared, briefly. In the end I couldn't find it at all.Numerous calls to support, and a missed dinner have me at the question: Is it bad hardware, or really bad support? Thing is, I don't care, it cost me too much time to sort out. And it ain't cheap! I'll have an RMA in the morning and a wireless bridge from someone else in a few days.
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.
My daughter got this for Christmas and within 3 uses it wasn't working. The earphones are the primary problem.
they should not be in business. i lost hundreds of pics of my children. after 4 months, the system crashed. i sent it to tech support, my rep was chris short. he proposed to get the info off the hard drive for $700.. it's a con. amazing reputable stores sell this junk.
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.
Bought the 7" portable for 199. Sept 04. It died this month. Returned for full refund,thanks to Costco's policies,and got the new 8.5" for the exact same price. Used exactly 1 week, and now this one won't work either! Thoroughly disgusted. Will return this one,but now I refuse to buy the brand again. By no means was I rough with either unit. The refunds cashier told me that "they get alot of them returned".
The Electrovaya Powerpad 160 is a nice product, for a short time. (The photo attached to this is not a photo of the actual product, by the way. It appears to be a photo of a power supply. The actual product is about the size of a thick magazine.)Mine died after three or four months. It did power my laptop for a long time, but took a long time to recharge and died soon after. RIP. I won't buy another. However, it's a cool concept and I want to buy another similar battery soon (just from another company!)
I am not the kind of guy that frequently posts reviews of products on Amazon or elsewhere. In fact, I think this is the first (or maybe second to give myself the benefit of a doubt) review I have ever posts. I do, however, rely on other people's reviews when making a product selection.Hence, I really must caution anyone from purchasing any Maxtor or Seagate external hard drive.I have purchased three hard drives from them and have had the same experience with all three. After about a year give or take a couple of months, ALL of drives have simply failed with an internal electrical fault. The most recent one was today. This wouldn't have been such a big problem if I had discovered the failure of my hard drive backup BEFORE my iMac decided to throw a fit and require a reload of OS X. I have to tell you that, while the drives (all different models) seemed like a good deal at the time I was shopping through CostCo, whatever money I saved is not worth the incredible frustration I feel right now. All I can do is close the doors and windows and vent how well pissed off I am with a very loud Sh#$!!!Lesson learned. Sometimes is little extra money is well spent....especially on data backup!!!
... and they don't recharge with the sony charger I have at home.You should pay more attention to the photos in the product profiles.
Fails to recognize archive, read-only and hidden file attributes. This messes up things like tape backup. It can only support one file system and it's not NTFS. You can't defragment the drives so they are very fast out of the box, but keep on getting slower as time goes on.Probably good for a home user archiving data, but don't think about it for small business with several users that update files on a regular basis. Also can not be used in conjunction with a tape drive for performing incremental or differential backups due to the missing file flags.If you do decide to buy it suggest updating the firmware as soon as you open the box. Seems to have been a few speed improvements.
I purchased a Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB internal hard drive from the Amazon.com website. The product arrived at the time Amazon said it would, but when I opened the box it came in there was the hard drive but nothing else. No installation CD. . . .No information on the product. . . .No product registration form. . . .No pride or care on Western Digital's part whether the person who purchases their products is satisfied and that their product does what they claim it does. Since I cannot install this product, I put it to good use as a DOOR STOP! ! ! ! I WILL NEVER, NEVER, EVER BUY ANYTHING from Western Digital EVER AGAIN! ! ! ! This is the sixth hard drive I've purchased in the last eight years, all MAXTOR, and never had a problem until now. DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM WESTERN DIGITAL - - - THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!!!!!!
While the product looks like a good product, if the port that you plan to use this lock on is recessed, then it is not likely to work with this product. I have several laptops that sit in docking stations, so the lock hole for most normal locks is not accessible while the laptop is in the dock. But the VGA port is on the side of the laptop so I thought that this product would be perfect. And while it came packaged nicely and looked sturdy, it was expecting the VGA port to look like ones on the back of a desktop -- protruding from the board. But on most laptops I found that the VGA port is recessed so this lock will not work. Too bad. I had high hopes. :-(
MY tv needed repair and i was told to shipped it to arkansas which cost me $46.I did on april 24. i receive a refub on mAY7.It worked for 5 min. i shipped it back may8. Philips did pay for the shipping but as of MAY 28 i am still waiting for a replacement.I was told they should know something by JUNE1 I will never buy another philips product
The worst MP3 player I've ever owned, and believe me I do have a few. Save your money and get something else. It can not play most MP3 formats, the keypad is not responsive at all and the sound quality is terrible. I returned it after a week.
I think PNY has the worst customer support. The card failed on start up. After a full fresh install I got the video to work but many problems. The most annoying one was studdering. I tried all the tweaks Pny support suggested (new drivers, ect.)Sometimes it worked fine, other times not. So before I ended up destoying my computer out of frustration, I bought a Vison Tek geforce4 card to replace the Pny Verto and so far it works great.
Not compatible with WinVista or Win7.Monster introduced this remote in early 2006 and has refused to provide its customers with software suitable for newer operating systems. - This, despite the fact that, until very recently, Monster has been selling this remote for almost $500 and WinVista was also introduced early 2006!Their help and faq pages make absolutely no mention of operating system issues and when I called them, in October 2010, they said that it's a Microsoft problem and that I needed to call Microsoft. Since they do know exactly what the problem really is, apparently, "their corporate policy is to not spend a dime to update the software and to just lie to their customers instead". - I would certainly keep this in mind before considering any future, monstrously expensive, Monster remote controls.That said, if you know that you can easily keep a WinXP computer around "for the life of the remote", then, and only then, at $70 this is a very good remote. Without WinXP though, programming problems may make you want to throw this remote through a wall.
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.
Maybe it's just me, but I was very excited to get these and very disapointed when I had to return them. As far as the headphone piece itself goes, it seemed fine. I tried the different sizes of little nubs and they seemed to be securely in my ears and had good sound.HOWEVER, this unit also comes with the plastic piece that fits over year ear. I got this model because I run, and wanted the extra piece to help keep it secure. Well, maybe it's just me, but when the plastic piece was properly behind my ear, the buds popped out. And when the buds were popped all the way in, the plastic pieces weren't resting behind my ears correctly. Had the same frustration as the other reviewer, as it ruined my run.On the plus side, I was very impressed with Amazon's return process. Click a few pages online, it prints out a pre-paid address label for you, and you just mail it. They deduct the shipping cost from the return. Works for me.
I have now had my Canon for almost 2 years now. I bought this camera to take pictures of my son and my nephews. When I first got the camera, I loved it! It was my first digital camera, so I did not know what to expect. The main problem I was having at first was that it took a few seconds from the time I pushed the button til the time it actually took the picture. With kids, you have to get a good shot when you can. This problem was annoying, but not really a big deal, at least it worked. I also had the problem that if there was a great deal of white in the background when taking the picture, the picture would be white washed out. I tried to take a picture of my son in our white bathtub, and I could barely make him out. It looked as though I took the picture in a room full of bright lightbulbs. That was back when the camera worked.Then, after about a year of having the camera, the LCD screen went blank. I could look through the viewer and take pics and view them on the LCD screen, but could not use the screen for any other purpose. This was another annoying problem, but I was glad it still worked and did not want to spend money for another camera. Well that lasted for about 6 months, and I'm having the same problem, only now the pictures that I can take are all very dark!!! I just had a new baby and couldn't wait to take pictures with my camera. All the pictures are barely visible they are so dark. I'm currently looking for a new digital camera. I will certainly never buy a Canon again, and will advise everyone I know not to buy one either.
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.
Simply put, this product never worked properly. There was constant static, even on vacant FM stations.
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?
The connection/signal to the tv set is sporadic; a little movement by the device and you have to play with it to get the signal back. Also, the product feels like it was cheaply made. In this case, you get what you pay for.
This is a terrible router, however, this does not reflect on D-Link. I have ordered sever D-Link items and have always been happy with them, but this one seems to be destined for the scrap heap. Should be taken off the market.
I Will Not Be Ordering From This Supplier Anymore. Nor Will I Recomend Their Products. The Products They Advertise And What You Actually Get Are Two Different Things. The Quality Was Very Poor, The Picture Reproduction Was Speckeled With White Dot's. I Guess It's True You Get What You Pay For. I Will Spend The Extra Cash For Quality From Now On !!!
Seems like the nicest shower radio out there, and has a lot of nice features, but is not very water proof. First one quit working, and when I opened the battery compartment, it was completely rusted. It was hung on a towel rack at the far end of the shower, and didn't have a whole lot of direct water sprayed at it. I tried to clean it out, but I think too much water had gotten in and fried the unit. We ended up throwing it out. We liked the radio so much we thought we'd give it another chance and purchased another one. The second one started to have the same problem. I cleaned up the battery compartment and let if air out for a few days and it started working again. We now only use it on the bathroom counter. I still think it's a nice radio, but not really worth it if it can't be used in the shower. I think if the battery compartment cover had a better rubber gasket, and was able to be tightened down, then it would be perfect.
i bought this product and tried to insert my Ipod Nano and found it did not fit. I sent it back and got a new one with the same problem. I sent that one back and got a new one and was still unsuccessful at fitting it in the speaker. I finally got a refund. THIS PRODUCT IS INCOMPETENT I DOES"NT WORK PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!11
I've had this printer for about nine month, and have purchased ink three times. A few months ago I received a court letter regarding a class action lawsuit against epson. The plaitiffs alleged that inkjet printers and inkjet cartridges indicate that cartridges are "empty" and suspended printer function' eventhough substantial ink remains. This case has now been setteled. After spending alot of money on ink. I decided to purchase another printer istead(an 89.00$ canon)and, Im now printing my pictures at target. If you Buy this or any other epson be prepared to spend a few extra bucks on ink. Oh by the way, each color cartidge cost me 14 or 15 dollars, six colors in total.
I read in the description this was in very good condition. When I got it, I found out that it was at best in fine condition. It was a little beat up, had corrosion in the battery slots, and some sort of gunk all over it. I was not told in the description it needed the car power attatchment to make it work, even if it did have batteries. I was quite disappointed to learn that it was not in the condition it was made out to be. I cleaned it up, and it works fine. I am happy with the product, but I am not happy with the seller.
I don't know how these keyboards are sold in this great site (amazon). The keyboard simply doesn't work... I bought 3 of them and all have the same problem: MANY KEYS CAN'T BE TYPED. Sorry but I'm just saying the truth...
I agree with the another reviewer that the amp hook up wire is certainly not 8 AWG. After I stripped the insulation off one end, I pulled it through my stripper's 12 gauge size hole and there was no drag at all. Pyle should be ashamed to claim this bogus gauge size. It is beyond borderline fraudulent! I should have known better due to the price compared to others. As the previous reviewer said, the rest of the items look pretty good.
Shame on Epson. This POS won't last longer than a single ink cart. It just stops working. Of course, it seems they don't even sale this anymore. Too bad for me.
Sony's MDR-EX81LP earphones are the worst. It will not stay on my ears and the sound quality is the worst.
Installing the unit was very easy but getting it to work was fruitless. I moved it around, slot to slot with varied results but only once received a picture. Informed there were NO conflicts, but only twice had an OK from the test program. The only time I got video, was constant lock-ups of system, Having to go &quot;SafeMode&quot; and remove software to even get my computer to run, and after each re-do, lock up, again. After 4th card re-shuffle (once necessitating an ISA card move, to make room for a PCI slot). I finally removed the card, and packed it back in box. This was the second card (exchange) after numerous contacts with tech support on 1st card problems, who were of little help.
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 ended up damaging my printer! My humble request is to buy a toner directly from canon even if it costs a little more! At least, your printer will be saved.
The version of this product currently shipping through Amazon (version 1) is not compatible with non-LINKSYS products such as my Netgear router.The version currently shipping through Amazon (October 05) lacks an ethernet port that is necessary in the configuration of non-Linksys equipment. If you don't have a Linksys router/WAP, you need a version 2...Unfortunately Amazon's ordering information doesn't specify the version number of the product.
Rarely do I review products, but, this particular product is special and not in a good way. I can verify the issues others have pointed out about the reader having problems staying connected. It will mount and unmount itself. The issue that is of more concern is the quality and mounting of the pins in the compact flash section of the reader. They are made of such light gage wire that it is very easy to bend or break the pins. If one of the pins breaks off in a CF card, good luck trying to recover that card. The potential for damaged cards is so great that I would have given this item zero stars if the site would let me.
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.
This would be an ok item to take along on a trip but not something one would care to use on a regular basis. Tonal quality is less than I had expected.
Don't believe the hype, these speakers do not live up to the venerable klipsch name. Unlike the THX rated promedia series, the sound quality of these speakers is unbalanced and almost painful to listen to at loud volumes. This is due to an extremely bright tonal balance that can't be adjusted because there are only volume and subwoofer volume controls. Futhermore, the sensitivity of these speakers is less than adrmirable. When doing the audio mix on a short film, I would think everything sounded great through the Klipsch speakers. Yet when I listened to the same tracks with my Senheisser HD 280 Pro headphones I would hear all kinds of hissing and other artifacts the GMX's simply were not producing. However, what makes this product truly terrible is not the sound quality, (I knew these weren't reference monitors when I bought them, they are childishly designed gaming speakers) it is the poor reliability. The first set came with a popped sub. Straight out of the box it sounded like a whoopee cusion pooting with every bass hit. At first I thought it was simply a byproduct of bad design, the sub itself has a square port instead of the cylindrical porting I have seen employed on every other speaker. However, at high volume it was unmistakably broken. After exchanging, my new set's sub amp has died, just a few weeks after the return period expired. I'm giving up on the GMX and purchasing M-Audio BX5a desktop reference monitors. Though a little more expensive, they offer superior sound, as can be demoed at Sam Ash or Guitar center. If you must buy Klipsch, go with the Promedia, though my friends have also had problems with the subs on those.
The DVD player was defective. Called their customer service and they offered to replace it. After shipping the item to them it was impossible to get in contact with them. I emailed them (at all their listed email addresses) multiple times. I also tried calling them at their listed number. No one ever picked up their phone and the voicemail I got routed to was always full and would not let me leave a message.After three weeks of trying to contact them, I used the A-Z gaurantee from Amazon to get a refund.
I purchased this unit because it is small and would fit in the van. Researched it, saw it's good &amp; bad reviews and took a chance. I tested it before wrapping as a Christmas gift for my son and it worked fine but had some short pauses. I figured at the price this was acceptable. Within a week it is locking up on DVD's it played fine 2 days earlier. Never tried it on CD's. It is going back tomorrow for a different brand. Purchased it at a local store.
When the monitor was finally adjusted so that it made a connection then it would work but after a few months it quit working altogether. You get what you pay for.
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... :-(... ).
I bought this keyboard to fit underneath a raised platform that I keep my laptop on at work. From a size perspective, it is perfect. I use it with a mac so I have no idea if the media keys work. I don't use them. There are two primary reasons that I rated this keyboard low. First and most important, there is an extra key, the [\] between the ["] and the enter key. I have small hands and this makes it very difficult for me to reach the enter key. The other problem I have with this keyboard is that it is noisy and doesn't have a good "feel." I know that sounds a bit nebulous but I actually find myself unconsciously avoiding typing on it and instead elevating my arms to type on the native laptop keyboard.
I may be one of the few reviews here offering life cycle (3 year) experience.I own three of these units; two (2) DGS-2208 and one (1) DGS-2205My experience with the unit has been about par for what I expected of a lower cost gigabit switch. I have returned one of the DGS-2208's and the DGS-2205 for warranty replacement. Two of the power supplies have quit as well but I bought replacements rather that use the warranty because their warranty policies are so onerous.What I am going to describe is not what you'll find in the actual warranty. Rather it is the policies D-Link has adopted for there RMA procedures. Be forewarned that these policies can make the warranty almost useless.Let us say that your unit quits after 26 months as my 5-port did. The first part of the process is pretty standard; call tech support and get a case number. Then you need to access their website and get an RMA number. Here the policies take a weird turn. They want everything back. Now the actual Warranty says, "Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package." But D-Link's actual policy differs. They want the CD (which is the manual) and even the little rubber feet back. And after 26 months they expect you to have filed the purchase receipt somewhere so you can scan and upload a copy of it to their website. So you didn't see the need to attach the little rubber dots 26 months ago, you just don't happen to have a 3 year revolving cash register receipt file and the warranty says forget the manual so you downloaded a copy because that is easier to store than the old CD anyway.Well, then your warranty is no good any more. So sorry, you should have kept the paper with the rubber dot feet stuck to it. Now if two out of my there units and two power supplies had made it three years maybe I'd see their point. But so sorry I really don't!
I bought this product veeeery long time ago and never used till 4 moths ago. I bought in 2009 and I used on september 2012. for first time because I needed. I had a very % dollars cheap ruler extension same like this but cheap. I needed this for split the power overloading on my other extension, because the other one when overloaded pops up the switch and turns off, so i split the power and it was everything ok, and then this surge arrest protector starts burning inside and smelling to burnt plastic. Me and my roomate saw it and yes, the power cable was hot as hell as it might be on for hours at full capacity and then the inside of the surge arrest start somking so we unpluged, and if it wasnt because of the fact we were there and realized this happen, what if we just leave and leave this protector running, I am sure we might found a big fire when we might come back. In other words I had to put this in trash because it has no such a protection, my 5 dollar protector "extension" workd better than this pice of s*** because that one when it is over loaded automatically pops up the power button and turns off but dont got burnt. BE CAREFULL PELASE AND SAVE MONEY. Just keep an eye on this, if you use normally might work fine but if you kind of overload with too much electric devices all of them runing this will NOT PROTECT INSTEAD THIS WILL BURN YOUR HOUSE Try by yourself if not beleive it. if this might be a trully protector might turn it off automatically when overload but this keeps running till gots on fire.
Great price, great sound but died after about 3 months of use. Not a good investment. I can't even get it to open up to remove my CDs. A very big disappointment. I hope that my experience is the exception.
I ordered this product and needed to cancel it. I contacted the third party vendor via email and received no response to my inquiry (only generic email from vendor). I also contacted Amazon to see if they could assist me or contact the vendor, but they were unable to do so as the order had been processed by the third party vendor. Amazon suggested to return the product once I received it. The product arrived in the mail a week later and seemed more of a hassle to return.
Close to returning this item. To date, it does not operate smoothly. I have tried it on 3 different surfaces. Oddly, it will work fairly well for awhile then become unsatisfactory. Move it to a different surface, same thing again. I have been in contact with Logitec a few times and have reviewed the online manual to no avail. I'll try for another day or 2. BTW, I have tried other mice I have and all work fine. I gave it a high score for battery because it's advertised to last up to a year. If anyone has any ideas, please advise asap. Thanks!
My nephew loved this camera when i got it for him, but after about a month it stopped working at all. We thought the batteries were dead when it would not turn on at all, but when we put in new batteries it still will not turn on at all. We called Vtech and they told us to push the reset button on the bottom of the camera, no luck. For $30-$50 i didn't expect a great quality camera, but i certainly expected more than 1 month out of it. From what i have read it is going to be pointless to try to get a new one from Vtech, i should have bought the fisher price camera even though it was cheaper with less features.
This is a follow up on an earlier post where I reported my really bad experience with my Viking flash card. Two different Viking 256k CF cards, two different cameras. This product is totally unreliable. My first card failed after taking a weeks worth of pictures on a Costa Rica vacation (argh!). The replacement warranty card (no way I would have PAID for a second one!) randomly loses pictures with a corrupt data error. I have reformatted my 2nd card and I still randomly and intermittently lose pictures. Maybe from Viking's perspective of someone in the business of strip mining CF cards, this is an acceptable failure rate, but when you are counting on this thing to record precious memories, I promise you'll which you had spent a couple bucks more on a card you trust.[...]
I bought three of these last year as xmas present for friends and family when they were on sale at brandsmart for 30 dollars. Within 3 months one stop working and no longer turns on. The other one over heats and then no longer play after an hour. The last one, the buttons on the unit itself no longer work, you will have to use the remote. Then it keeps turning itself on for no reason. I can understand if one was defective but all three broke within a year. Even if there is a warranty, I'm not even going to bother. KEEP AWAY!!!
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 loved my digital elph when I first purchased it even though it had a dead pixel. It came the day before I was to leave for vacation for 4 months so I didn't have the time to send it back. It takes great pictures I do have to say, but after a year the body of the camera looks like it's been through a tornado. I take good care of my gadgets and it has its own case and everything, so I guess I don't understand why it looks so awful. The silvery body as turned almost yellow, and has little and BIG black and grey spots all over it. I'm almost ashamed to let anyone use it to take a picture. Canon makes great products I don't understand why this one is so under standards.
I have tried this product on different TVs. It simple doesn't work. Very difficult to set up. The manual is vague and the help isn't great. I have just put it in the box and don't think I will be able to use it. The firmware needs a lot of improvement. GUI is rubbish and the remote is not very responsive.Not recommended until they come up with something much better!!!!
The NAS is extremely easy to use and set up. It's practically ready to go right out of the box. However, Mac OS users beware of the following.Buffalo Technology claims there is a 2 GB file size limitation, in my case, with AppleTalk. This is true for pre-OS X; however, that limitation DOES NOT exist for OS X. Until their tech support people recognize this fact, I advise against making the mistake of purchasing this device due to their own hardware/software deficiencies (which there are plenty more of).Oh BTW, if you want your files to be searchable by the Finder, or have it remember the window size/position for folders in the shares, forget it. Buffalo has somehow managed to make this device the only mounted share that fails to be able to do so via AppleTalk. You can connect via SMB; however, everything slows down to molasses - even on my dual G5. Even for a simple operation as opening up a folder, the unit for some reason sucks ALL bandwidth of my network. This means if you are downloading a file using a ethernet connection, it will drop until the TeraStation completes its task. At some times, it takes more than a few minutes to simply open a folder of less than 100 items.Video playback on the device over a network runs very smoothly; however, good luck writing to the device faster than 6 MB/sec (even on my dedicated 100 MB/sec LAN).Good luck with their tech support. They have an ample supply of one-line answers, no matter how many problems you list. There is no how or why to the answers, and, if you reply to their answer, it goes nowhere, forcing you to resubmit a new complaint. I have yet to receive any decent response from them. Good new is their manuals are all online. If you have a question that's not answered in the manual, DO NOT BUY!
Hoped for the best and all I got was a week's worth of wasted time and travel. Lousy set up instructions, worse support, just plain bad. If you rely on WIFI something that is current and don't bother trying to breath new life in out-dated equiptment; you'll be sorry and will have wasted your time
This product is very flimsy. It has no weighting in the base and topples easily. Be sure and check the dimensions as the base is bigger than I expected. It seems it would have had a better impact on reception for VHF (channels: 2-13) given its being used in a 3rd-story apartment on a hilled area in the North Dallas metroplex. The outer (VHF) antenna elements are black (painted or plated) making me wonder if they conduct electricity well enough to actually work when fully extended. Perhaps the signals are just weak at this location, but I doubt that considering Dallas is a major-market TV area.
Works fine, unless you use a Hidden SSID as part of your security. This device can not deal with Hidden SSIDs, otherwise it is easy to setup and great. It took two calls to tech support for me to finally realize that when I stopped hiding my SSID that it worked fine, when I hid it again it stopped. Finally the tech said, yeah this does not work with hidden SSIDs.So, if you don't care about hiding your SSID, it is a fine unit.
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.
The print quality is good, but it uses all colors when printing (even though we only print in 'black'). Then when one of the colors gets low (about once a month or so) it won't print incoming faxes anymore - even though you have plenty of black ink!!! I absolutely dislike this machine and will never purchase another brother product like this one... unless I hit the lottery and feel like blowing all my cash on colored ink that I never see.
I got two of these cables. Both cause extremely ghosted images. This might be able to be cleared up with a circular magnet, but I haven't tried it yet.
I'm an avid reader, a few books a week for my entire adult life, and this is quite honestly the worst book I have ever read. I adored the Secret History and was excited to pick this up, but it was, frankly, torture. I kept reading in the hopes that there would be some kind of ending that made me glad I spent hours on this book, unfortunately I was wrong. Save your money and your time. Read something else!
i have owned these for a couple of months. they fall out of my ears all the time. i am now upgrading to another pair of headphones. when i first bought them they held up ok. now after more time, the right ear bud falls out constantly and the one side longer than the other chord is annoying also.
while case is advertised as to be for nookcolor DOES NOT FIT NOOK COLOR. TOO SHORT.about a 16th of an inch too short, nookcolor too big won't fit in holder properlydont buy
I have been using the Nikon 4100 for two months and have found it very difficult to use. I use a camera for work, documenting defects in building construction. The other two cameras I use are a Cannon Digital Rebel and an Olympus D-520. To compare the group, lets get the good things out of the way first. It is small and fits easily in a pocket. It uses 2 AA batteries, so it is easy to get and carry spares. The quality of the photos is what you would expect in a 4 MP camera.THE UGLY..the start up sequence for the 4100 seems at least twice as long as the Olympus. Once on, the time between button push and actually taking a picture makes the camera difficult to use (even when photographing static components). Frequently, it will not take a photo had you have to turn it off and back on (get a sandwich and take a break). I have never used the camera for a full day when I did not have to turn it off and remove and reinstall the memory card because the camera "lost" the card. The buttons on the back are very sensitive, making the camera almost impossible to use with one hand. When using it with one hand, you end up making sound recordings, movies, etc. There is more but this should give you the picture, no pun intended!
Man, I used to LOVE this printer! It worked awesome for me for a little over a year, and then the print quality went downhill fast. I have never used anything besides expensive Epson inks, either. First, the color cartridges started clogging, making it impossible to print photographs--which I had only printed a few previously anyway, but still, WTF?! Then, the black ink clogged. I ran the nozzle clean utility about 10-15 times and finally managed to baby talk the black ink into sort of working (and this only worked if I set the printer to print at "photo quality" even with word processing documents!!) Needless to say, all the nozzle cleaning depleted my cartridges, which were BRAND NEW when I started running the nozzle cleaning. GRRRRR.So recently, I ran out of black ink and popped in a new cartridge, and everything totally stopped working. It shot out blank page after blank page no matter how mch I did a nozzle clean. The color inks had stopped working a few months ago, so I knew this was probably coming. I can't seem to get it back in, and I think I may have inadvertendly broke the tube in another spot or pulled it out or another area. Furthermore, the ink inside the tube is totally calcified and crusty. I tried to work some of it out and wa amazed at the black powder that just poured out. It sucks. What do they make the ink out of anyway, glue?? I have no idea if I'll be able to put it back together or not at this point, and I'm about ready to drive it to their corporate headquarters and lobbing it through a plate glass window.I had an Epson 740 a few years ago, and it crapped out before the warranty, so they sent me a replacement. I NEVER should have bought another EPSON. Their ink is crap, their machines apparently are programmed to die after 13 months of ownership. We really should all get together and sue these bastards. Seriously, is anyone here a lawyer?
I purchase the AW-DC10 and the case had sprung a leak causing my camera to malfunction on the first day of action.
The product would work great if you have fresh batteries, otherwise the static takes over. I have lost my AC power adaptor for the speaker and was unable to find a replacement to fit the jacks on the speaker. When I called the company to inquire about purchasing a new AC adaptor I was told that there are no parts manufactured that could be bought separately. In other words, if I need an AC adaptor I should purchase another speaker. Great business making definition!
I have the Epson CX5200 and loved it at first. But after finish with the original set of inks (which comes with the new printer), I replace all the cartridges with the genuine EPSON cartridges...it prints only blank pages no matter what I have tried... cleaning the print heads, aligning the heads, nozzle check, etc...nothing works. It seems like this series of printers only work with the original set of inks and then stop working. I am now buying an HP printer and will never buy any printer from Epson.
Bought mine on November 14th, 2004. Watched about three DVDs a week until last night (September 14th, 2005), when the player died mid-movie. And I mean "died" as in "dead."The Philips web troubleshooting site is useless, so we called customer service. The item is still covered by a product warranty, but Philips charges a $46 (USD) replacement fee for warranty returns, plus you have to pay to ship the item back. You do the math. To top things off, it took me twenty minutes to disassemble the unit and recover my DVD.Go click somewhere else -- this one's garbage.
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!
I purchased the Terk VR1 Automatic TV volume controller, Try to set it up as per instruction.Had no luck, return the product.
I decided to splurge and get some good earbuds for use at the gym. These would have been disappointing for $10, but at $32.54 the quality is a joke. It takes ten minutes to try to loop them over the ear and fit the bud into the ear canal, and the earpiece just will not fit properly. And then, however you can fit them, you can't get decent sound out of them. I've tried different position and different sized ear-hole plugs, and the sound is embarrassingly bad. No bass at all.I will never again buy Sony earbuds, and I'm going back to my cheap generic headset for the gym. I got burned, but you've been forewarned.
This is a product that is crippled by its low volume level that cannot be increased. Don't plan to use this on a plane or really any kind of travel unless you get a headphones amplifier device... inconvenience and added price.Oh, while I'm talking about added price, get ready for Archos to get in your pocket. Want to web browse? You have to buy the browser. Want to play certain kinds of video or audio? You have to buy the codecs... I'm not kidding. And they aren't cheap.After a few of these prompts, I wanted to throw the thing through the wall, but I knew I'd have trouble returning it if I did. Just skip this and get the better products from Creative, Cowon, or others. You'll be glad you did.
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.
This device arrived, nicely packaged and all but it doesn't work.First I tried it out by connecting it to the headphone output of my computer (I did check that something was playing). Next I plugged it into the headphone socket of an MP3 player. Using the headphones, I confirmed that something was playing. I even held the DLO Transmitter right next to the receiving radio's antenna and tuned the radio to surrounding frequencies in case the display was inaccurate.To check that it wasn't the radio or the DLO battery, I tried it in the car, using the car charger. Still no go, so I removed the battery and relied on the charger alone. Same result.What a disappointment! I see that many others have had similar experiences with this product.
Have used compatible/re-manufactured before with no problems.Usually buy one ahead for when you run out.Had this one on shelf for a bit over month.Put it in and didn't notice for a couple of days that it was printing "light" on the left side of page.Did the normal fixes of shaking and cleaning to no avail.As title says, this one didn't work out.
This device works, but the sounds quality on it is very poor. The speaker is not great and the mic on it is very weak. I turned the volume all the way up on the mic (which they recommend as the default, which tells you something), and still had problems with the volume being to low. On the plus side, the device plugged in and was picked up right away. I tested it with Skype and except for the volume and sound quality issues, it all seemed to work.
The Tom Tom 720 maps are not very accurate compared to Mapquest or Google Maps. They do not take you directly to your destination. The FM transmitter is not very powerful. It is easier to MapQuest the maps.
What a piece of junk. I should have learned my lesson. Out of the seven Dlink products I bought 4 are broken. Never had this problem with 3com or Netgear. In fact I replaced this unit with Netgear's.
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...
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.
Without remote access, a longer message recording time (why not a half hour?), and provision for more than one local area code, this seems rather limited and old-fashioned.
I don't know if it really works,because it suppresses the total volume and i removed it.I will hold on to it until i call the company and try to find out if it is faulty.
After about a year of use (with very spotty internet), the computer and the adapter were no longer communicating. Wish I had read the poor reviews that have been posted here before buying.
I'm surprised at the positive reviews of this toolkit that I've read here. It's as if other folks received a different tool kit than the one I got.As another reviewer says, to begin with you can throw away the vacuum, which is too weak to clean even a keyboard - it's as cheaply made as a toy you might get from a gum machine. Same with the flashlight.The centerpiece of the outfit - the ratcheting screwdriver - is a fiasco. It has a potentially nice feature that lets you change the angle of the ratcheting head, but the feature is so poorly implemented that most of the time the shaft works itself loose - so it jiggles from side to side out of line with the handle - and you have to be constantly retightening a retaining screw in order to use the driver. Within the first three minutes I used this driver, I was longing for an ordinary screwdriver. In addition, there is a plastic screw-cap that holds the end of the ratchet mechanism in place, and it often falls off while you are tightening or loosening a screw. It's hard to imagine what a frustrating device this is until you've tried to accomplish something with it.The kit comes with a couple dozen types of driver bits. But why does it have more three-pronged bits (say wha-a-a-t?) than regular Phillips bits? With only three Phillips bits, you seldom have the right head for the most common type of screws, so it's easy to strip a screw. (I've been using tools like these for thirty years, and know how to tighten a screw properly). And, if the screw is at all tight, the bit strips itself very easily - the bits are obviously made of cheap-grade metal, nowhere near professional quality, and not intended for extended use.I haven't had need to use the Allen wrenches, but they appear to be made of cheap chrome-plated metal, instead of the black spring-steel you would find in a similar tool at your local hardware store. The small box wrenches also appear to made of cheaply forged chrome-plated material.This toolkit has all the earmarks of the kind of low-budget set that should sell for less than $20, at the most, or might sell as a "gift" item because it has some pretty chromed items and a couple cute (but useless) toys with it.If you want a toolkit that you can use for serious work around computers, just pass this one by. I'm going to see if I can return it, now that I've seen it in action. Ugh.
I ran out of optical inputs on my receiver so I bought this to help. It took about 20 minutes of wiggling cables and adding electrical tape to hold cables just right for this to work. Might wanna try another one.
I got my ipod for christmas and loved it at first sight. My mum went through hell to get it for me and it worked. I had my xmas present.BUT. It worked on windows XP, which i have, i installed the software, put a few cds onto itunes. I took my ipod off the computer AAAAND It didnt have any songs on it. I have tried loads of times to put the music on, but none have worked. It says it would work faster if i had a "hi-speed" usb port. What exactly is that supposed to mean. I have a fairly new computer, but it dosent appear to have a firewire or another usb port. There are 2 usb ports but one is used for internet. I really dont know what to do. Can anyone help?from 12 year old who is going to eventualy break to her mum that the ipod that took months to get dosent work and really needs an answer sooner rather than laterThanks!
A rock-bottom book that features a tinkertoy plot, derivative characters, and purple prose. This book manages the neat feat of going on forever and getting nowhere. Was there no editor, or was he/she simply ignored? To keep your dignity as a reader, get the real thing from Eudora Welty, Flannery O'Connor, Barry Hannah, Richard Ford or ol' Bill Faulkner.
It's very disappointing to spend so much money on a laptop to find that features have been disabled with no way to enable them. If you're interested in purchasing a new laptop with a Core2Duo for VTX (Intel Virtualization), Sony has this functionality disabled across their entire line with no means of enabling it. Sony does not allow the use of virtualization on any Vaio machine. Their support site's FAQ corroborates this (too bad I didn't check on this before purchasing). I wish they would have allowed a bios option to turn it on, just like almost every other manufacturer out there. The system also comes with no disks and so the OS setup files are all placed on a 5GB partition on the drive. You have to backup this partition or face the risk of losing your copy of Windows Vista in a hard-drive crash. Unfortunately, you do also lose this 5GB of space. I don't understand why they couldn't just supply a recovery DVD. The machine also comes with tons of trial-ware and Sony's proprietary media software. Until you go through and clean things up, the machine runs very slow. It is impossible to do a clean Windows install with that setup partition. You are only allowed to do a full system restore with all the extra software intact.Despite my complaints, I do give 2 stars for the fact that the machine is very light and stylish. This too, however, is somewhat set back by the fact that you're stuck with a big antenna on the right side that is only used by the very expensive Cingular Wi-Fi service. If you don't end up subscribing to Cingular's service, this antenna just becomes a useless piece of swiveling rubber attached to your notebook (you could you remove it but the hole left behind looks worse).
This A/V receiver arrived with a remote control that does not work. The auto set-up works OK but it thought I had large front speakers when there small, so it configure the sub-woofer too light. When playing DVDs with my new OPPO up-converting DVD player it would loose the center channel. I would have to go into set-up to get the center channel back, (bear in mind all of this with no working remote). When trying to get the remote replaced under warranty you can forget about being able to speak to customer service by phone, you will be on hold permanently. When you get someone to respond to an email you can understand why they dont answer there phone as english is likely not there primary language. The person I dealt with was clueless and unprofessional. I don't need this kind of aggravation after spending all the money for a good receiver. This ones going back, and I will never buy Denon again
These are the worst DVD's that i have used ever. Every alternate DVD I wrote is not working properly, it shows me that copying data has done sucessfully but when I try to openI have been using RIADATA & nextech from long time and have never faced this problem.I will never go for TDK once again.ThanksKSG
I ordered this tripod and when it came I was so disappointed that I sent it back immediately. The neoprene made my hands itch. It wasn't level when I put my camera on it. It angered me so much that I bought a carbon fiber tripod and magnesium head from the good people at Slik in the same hour. Although it was of poor quality for my use I would still say it would be good for someone who is just starting out in photography. I give it a low rating partly because I was being cheap and I should have went for the carbon fiber in the first place.
HiThis is one of the worst product. First of all it does not have all the features. Navigation is very hard. Does not play all mp3 formats and cannot figure which ones.. think twice before buying.
Cheap. Not much a wider angle. Don't buy inexpensive stuff when it comes to camera equipment because you get what you pat for.
I love Fuji digital cameras and believe that you cannot beat the image quality. Everything other reviewers have said is true but the one thing that makes this camera pretty much unusable for me is the extremely weak flash. I'm a Realtor and need great indoor shots of large rooms. This camera says the flash goes 13 feet but even that is not strong enough. I took a photo of a beautifully set dining room table. The first few feet was lit..the rest was not. I thought of using this camera for only outdoor photos but even that won't work a lot of the time. When taking people pictures I almost always force a flash so that their faces are not in the shade. I took dozens of people photos of an outdoor charity event I sponsored with a forced flash and none of the faces came out.If enough people complain about the flash I'm hoping Fuji will improve upon it. As for now I need to go shopping for another camera.
I bought this software for my brand new, high powered PC from Best Buy without checking for reviews. BIG MISTAKE!It never worked properly. Mostly couldn't get a video feed from either of my camcorders to the preview screen and when it did - it was very garbled. When I tried recording, it dropped hundreds of frames per minute. Their technical support was friendly - indicating my PC's specs were plenty good enough - but couldn't help. They suggested the hardware part of the package was defective and that I exchange it. I did - but still didn't work - even after reinstalling the software.Save yourself major aggrevation and hours of frustration and DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!Now I need to find a product that actually works. Obviously Best Buy doesn't do any research/validation before offering software so I won't be looking there again for a solution.
I have been waiting for Toshiba to replace its horribly trouble-prone 14" Flatscreen/DVD combo, so when this was posted on Amazon, I threw caution to the wind and ordered it as soon as I saw it (for a vacation, wouldn't you know it?). The price is fantastic, isn't it? That is because it does NOT have a DVD player, as described a/o Apr 10, 2005.Repeat: a Toshiba 14AF45 is NOT a DVD combo, it is a 14" FS TV only.
As I opened this box of video cases I was met with a terrible smell. The recycled plastic used was not only stinky, but as I opened the cases up fully and set them out to hopefully air out, I found that if I opened them too widely, the cover joint would begin to tear. The plastic is not very flexible, and after 5 days of sitting out, my office smelled awful and the cases didn't seem any less stinky. If you don't mind the smell, and are careful with them, these DVD cases are a pretty good deal, but I wish now I would have paid a few bucks more and got a better product.
Nice, sharp, bright, fast. But the darned thing focuses slightly in front of the subject.I was using the AF to get close and then switching to manual focus to fine tune, but then I decided, hey, why am I doing this for $360? Its not my imagination. I ran a test with a tripod and three focus cards on sticks. Very disappointed.I assume you can adjust it, but that should be the manufacturer's job.Thanks be to Amazon, they accepted a return at less than 30 days and gave me a refund.Canon should hire Amazon's Customer Service Manager. You have to like Amazon. Canon Customer Tech Support actually told me that I had to be wrong. Blame the victim.Amazon is, I think, the best customer service and support organization out there.BTW, I now have my second Tamron lens. Top quality performance and a six (6) year warranty. With Piezo drive their technology is ahead of the prime manufacturers.
When I bought this case I thought I was buying the exact same one I already owned. I wear my Ipod when I work in my yard and I liked having a thick rubber case for protection. My current case had yellowed and the clip had begun to rust. However, although the new case was the same thick rubber as I was accustomed to, the case was not the same. The window opening for the screen was too small. Also, the cover for the wheel looked silly and would get in the way during normal use - it would have to be opened any time you want to use the wheel. That's not very functional when your Ipod is clipped to your waist. Since I got a good price and I would have to pay for shipping if I returned the case, I decided to use the new clip to replace the rusted one on my old case and threw the rest of the new case in the trash.
I wish I could report good results, but the cartridge just doesn't work at all in a Samsung ML-2510. Put in the cartridge, and the printer immediately begins making grinding and clicking noises for a few seconds, and then just starts blinking red lights. Time to return to Amazon, swallow hard, and pay Samsung for a working toner cartridge.
I will always hold Motorola suspect after owning this product - the Motorola Brand is toast as far as Im concerned .. OK - so whats not to like - look at the swoopy body - 1/2 the time the phone doesnt hang up because you are never sure the phone is square on the reciever. The over priced wireless phone batteries loose their reserve power in the first 6 months - IE wireless has poor battery life - the wireless phone ringer died & I had to rely on the base station for a ringer - then finally hooray ! the base station died - no dial tone \ - now I have to go buy another - but it will not be a motorola. The range of the phone isnt that great and the wireless call quality stunk .. This two line phone was expensive as well almost twice as much as the competition ..
I purchased this at a good price, after about a year of ownership it stopped working. Apparently there is a cable that shorts out after a while and the thing just freezes up after playing 10 minutes of your dvd.
Its basically a mini camera you can get for less at walmart,not to mention how blurry and distorted the photo's turn out.DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
I purchased this mouse a couple of weeks ago. The first thing that I noticed is that the scroll wheel has a very choppy feeling. I use a Logitech for my desktop and it has a very smooth operating wheel in comparison to this microsoft mouse in which the scroll feature clicks with each turn or operation of the scroll wheel. If you are use to scrolling down on web pages you will find that you will undershoot or overshoot when trying to scroll to a certain point on a page. The 2nd problem that I ran into was connectivity issues. When I plug another USB device in, it seem's that communication is speratic with the mouse and I have to unplug and replug the XMITR into the USB port (several times) to get it to operate smoothly. Recently I went out of town and after owning this mouse for only a few weeks I found that it was having connectivity problems (even within 1 foot of my laptop). I messed around with it for about half and hour trying to get it to work properly (pointer was jumping around the screen and acting speratically) I finally I threw the mouse across the room. It may seem a bit childish but after purchasing a name brand mouse and having it perform like a china made import in addition to having to go back to the integrated laptop pointer, to say the least I was a bit upset. Although I may consider giving it another try if I excahnge it, I may compare other brands and or models due to the bad scroll wheel design. If you use the scroll wheel a lot and your mouse has a pretty smooth feel to it then you will know what I mean the first time you try this model.
do not buy this printer it has manufacture problem bought mine on amazonlasted for 15 weeks and got error message parts in your printer has reach it life span need service bad thing is i live in GUYANA south americaand there is no epson dealer here if you think this review is about bad luck with the priner check epson site and it is there as one of the printers to be replace by warranty now if it is good why is it on the list of replacement printers no good epson need to get this right amazon is world wide for shoppers and if they keep doing this customers will shy away from their product another thing is the dvd tray keeps comming out of the back of the printer will not buy this product again and don't recomend it to any one oops i droped it from my balcony.
Purchased this MP3 player in April 2005. Worked great for twelve months - then I had a problem - it was stuck in FM mode, and I could not turn it off (unless I pulled out the batteries each time). Went to the Creative Labs web site for support - nothing there to help my situation - then I sent an email - and they told me that they WOULD NOT ASSIST ME, and then refered me back to the web site. They also gave me a phone number to call - but that IT WOULD COST ME [...] EVERY 30 MINUTES OF "SUPPORT" THAT THEY PROVIDE!!!!So now my MP3 player is no longer functional, and I need to buy a new one.If you value customer service - STAY AWAY FROM CREATIVE LAB PRODUCTS
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.
Never received the product.Therefore can't rate but can on "customer service". Received a box with totally different item. Called was told they should ship another Polycom Soundstation 2W and would have by Thursday or Friday the latest. It is Monday and still no unit. Called again, said it will ship out today. This is a business transaction and I personally will not use Amazon for any of my persoanl purchases.Disappointed customer
The audio quality is very good as far as I can tell and the mic seems to work well enough, but there isn't any detectable noise canceling - and I'm not sure how it could do active noice canceling without drawing power from the USB port. Also, it's described as a USB headset but instead it's connectors are for audio jacks and it comes with an extra USB adapter for them.
I use this for loading software onto servers. I only use it once a month, if that, so I have a hard time justifying buying a new device.It is slow as molasses. Takes 45-60 minutes to load files and get to the install screen for Server 2008. I realize that its a 4+GB DVD, but no reason to load this slow. Same goes for installing Server 2003, Ubuntu...doesn't matter what the software is. The drive is slow.For bootup, it takes several attempts before the drive is recognized as bootable. Even then, sometimes the servers will report no bootable media.Using this as secondary CDR with my notebook, it works OK. Very disappointed that it requires an AC/DC brick, and cannot be run off the USB connection. It is a laptop drive! No reason that it can't run off my ten pound brick of a notebook. I can run a scanner, mouse, and a hard drive at the same time.When it's time to buy a new device, it will not another Sony like this.PROs:- fine for desktop use- speed fine for normal desktop useCONs:- not fit for tech support use- requires power brick- has problems as boot drive- SLOW as boot drive
1. Unless any case is completely dirt proof, no part of the case should be able to touch a unit's screen. Including a clear window. Dirt/dust WILL get in, and will get rubbed by the window to scratch the screen. Rather one should apply a stick-on screen protector, and then not cover the screen further.2. The clear window is just another source of reflections, and as others have said, haze or fog. I suppose it could be unsewn, removed, and the case significantly re-sewn. Just cutting the window out would leave scratchy edges.3. This case is too tight for the Legend's thickness = c. 1.18" max. It can be forced to stretch over, but batteries do have to be changed, and then that is not convenient. Inserting my Legend, with its screen protector, started to scrape the protector off.I'm glad some other people like this case, but it doesn't work for me.
After a year of use, I tossed it out as the velcro on it could not stick anymore and I got tired of its basic function. It tightly fits the camera and thats it. Good for a night out, not for travel. I guess I would recommend for the look of it if you are not on travel...but definitely not recommended for your next trip abroad.
I've been a user of the original (and then 3.0) version of the wired Intellimouse Explorer products and have been completely satisfied with them. Best I've ever used. I was looking forward to using the wireless version.However there are more disadvantages to this version than the wired ones. They include:1) The Intellipoint software (v5) this ships with does not allow for full customization of the buttons. For the work I do, this is essential. What's the point of having 5 buttons if the customizations are basically limited to Internet Explorer or Word commands?BTW, for the more technical users...you can load Intellipoint 4.12 and get the program-specific customizations working, but the two thumb buttons are not customizable, plus the tilt wheel is disabled.2) For those who need to middle click often *will* become very frustrated. It seems that MS may have gotten quite a few complaints regarding accidental clicking the middle button while scrolling. Therefore if you want to click, you must make sure you do not move the scroll wheel at all. This is not easy to do. I'd say my success rate at deliberately clicking and dragging the middle mouse button is 1 in 4. That's a lot of wasted clicks and movements.3) The tension on the middle mouse button is very high. It's really straining my finger, probably in combination with #2 above.Otherwise, it feels pretty sturdy. I like the precision and the freedom of this wireless mouse. But that's about it.It is perfect for people who want a 5-button mouse... but don't *use* the extra buttons. For serious users who need customizations and the middle mouse button, stick with the wired versions.
My 2 year old Panasonic RV32 DVD player just died recently, and displayed an "H07" error code. I checked the user manual, and the Panasonic sites, but got no help...Then I Googled "Panasonic+DVD+H07" and came across thousands of posts about this problem. It looks like it is a fairly common problem with the Motor spindle and costs heaps to repair. Panasonic do not acknowledge that this is a general problem, and have not issued a product recall.There are a few work arounds posted on the net, like oiling the motor or cleaning the lens, but neither worked for me.I contacted Panasonic, and was told that I was out of warranty, so needed to get it repaired myself. I won't be wasting any money on that route, but need to know if this problem is as common as it appears to be. If so, maybe we have grounds for a case against the manufacturer.I have set up an MSN group called "H07 Hunters" to try and see how many genuine victims there are.
This item is smaller then the listed measurements and barely can hold the unit and cords. It is so small it isn't really functional. Not worth the money.
Do not use this cable with any HD signal equipment. It can't handle it, bad picture. Amazon had it as a suggestion with some other item I looked at. It should not be a suggestion for an HD signal cable, as Amazon suggest. Maybe data only. I guess for $1.69, what do you expect.
I never received the product. First they lost my package, then they only gave me a partial refund. satisfaction was not guaranteed and I would not do business with this company again . . . THEY LIE!!!
The item pictured was exactly what I needed and was familiar with. However, I didn't receive the item pictured. I received something different that is worthless to me. Another 65.00 down the drain. Careful what you buy on Amazon evidently. Hopefully the trash collector can use this heap of garbage.
Just two years of regular use, never dropped, it actually still looks brand new, but the volume keys and the keys on the right side of the screen became unresponsive. The springs in the charging base are loose and it charges randomly. I was planning to use the AMEX extended warranty but amex requires an estimate from a repair shop. Repairs shops do not exist anymore, I contacted Logitech, they just sent me an email saying the remote was beyond of getting fixed; Amex only accepts written estimates.I FOUND THE FIX: [...]
The old design which has two piece receiver can be easily broken. MS refused to replace it saying 'receiver is not under the warranty'. Unsatisfactory.
TDK USED to be good stuff. I bought a 100 Pack July 2009, About 1 in 5 will NOT burn (even made me think there may have been a problem with my burners), and the further down the pack, the higher the failure rate.I gave up on wasting my time with these with about 20 left in the pack.I used El Cheapo Fry's GQ brand that worked great until they stopped selling them, tried these TDK garbage until I couldn't stand the wasted time any more. Now using Phillips brand without a dud yet. Also HP branded worked well, just not TDK.So many well known Brands that HAD good reputations have gone bad, (Kingston is another) you just cannot rely on any ratings over a few month old now.DO NOT BUY THESE, TDK is no longer a good quality product.
This was the cheapest router I could find when I was shopping for a wireless router in a hurry. So I bought it.You get what you paid for is not always true, but this is the case here.I have to mention my hardware version is A1 (this is located on the underside of the router). I have not tried B2 hardware revision, I assume they fixed some issues.there are two major issues with this wireless router: Dynamic IP and WirelessThe most annoying issue with this router is it would stop serving Dynamic IPs. The only way I found to solve it is to unplug the power, and everything would be solved. I have not spend the time to figure out why that is, nor will I ever. So after so often, you would have to reach to the back of the router and reboot it.And the second most annoying thing is this wireless router's wireless is really not its strong point. A couple feet away from it, my laptop would not show full bar of signal. The signal drops off pretty quickly as you go further away from it. the wireless quality at the same distance away 2wire shows 86/100 line quality and DIR-615 would show 63/100.I would not recommand buying this router. I am currently working with them to see if they can replace it or give me a refund. I will keep you posted.
I really, really wanted these headphones. But, it turns out that my ears are too small. They fit into my friend's ears, but not mine. So the twist-to-fit only fits if you have large enough ears. My ears are on the smaller side, but not freakishly so!The sound was good, and the quality high. I really wish they would've fit.
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.
If you don't know what TiVo is, you may be surprised to learn that it is a second rate monthly subscription that won't work one quarter as well as Windows Media Center. You pay $200-300 for the DVR. Then -- and this is not stated on the box or other sales materials -- you have to pay $13 a month to activate it. Otherwise it is a useless piece of junk. (Actually, even with the service, it is pretty useless.) TiVo may have been a breakthrough product in its day -- which is how I came to ask for one for my b-day. But it has been overtaken by far more useful and less costly technologies. Buyer beware.
These headphones suck. I regret buying them (bought them second-hand, and can't return them...damn!). They are VERY uncomfortable. The padding around the speaker is insufficient, so the metal speaker itself presses hard against your ear. After 10 minutes they give you a headache. Plus, the reception sucks BIG TIME. Every time you move your head one way or the other you get shocked with static in your ear. Also, the range IS NOT what they claim. It may be 50-feet or so (NOT 300 ft./100m like they claim). Don't waste your money on these.
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.
needs more refining,I had 2 of them had the same problem,when you record vidio on them voice does not match the picture.I returned them thanks to amazon customer service understanding.
There is much missing from the product description. I bought this hub solely to charge/sync my iPad 3. The product description says this product is Mac or PC compatible, but to charge and sync the ipad, you have to download some software which is only windows compatible. Therefore with a Mac, you can only sync or charge. You can't do both at the same time. For real?! Since my sole purpose of buying this was for that reason, it fails to do what i need it to do.
Not much to say about this. Cheap card, horribly basic and clunky software and drivers (with no updates). Never have been able to get the remote to work more than about 1 foot away from the receiver. I would definitely pass on this one folks.
I purchased this unit in December at WalMart. Of course, the price ($ 369) was attractive. However, by now I can only record from the AV inputs after burning a little piece from the TV input, so that the 630 will get in gear, and then changing inputs to the AV and burning what I really want. Otherwise the unit will commence to burn and shut down after about 1 minute.If I try to burn with NoName discs (that are working just fine on my Pioneer 106) it will not go at all. = Useless
I discovered the Amazon Imaging ink constantly cloggs my Canon printer. When I first installed it, I experienced clogging, but Amazon stated this was a common installation problem and recommended cleaning the ink-head. After doing so, the problem was solved ... until the next day when my printer became clogged again. Too much hassle for the cheaper price
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Very weak device, Perhaps works in US paper houses but for Brick, Cement, Concrete made houses... it is trash.Maybe one wall it can handle but even though the signal goes down. Two walls, signal disappears.So if you live in paper houses, maybe it fits,If you live in dungeouns like me, keep your old Linksys 54G.
Same story as other reviewer. 14 months after purchase the TV dies and the on switch blinks 9 times pauses and blinks 9 times as a repeat pattern. 500$ to 600$ is the apparent cost to fix. They say it is probably a "deflector card" which they said is related to a power supply is probable because it makes no start-up sounds.Sony refused to tell me what the 9 blink code pattern means and the repair service sounds like they are guessing at the cause and probability of fix. ("I'm 90 % sure"). But my service at least gaurantees either a fix or the cost of only a single service call (100$ for 5 minutes of taking the screws off the back).If you buy this TV make sure to get the extended-&-re extended warranty (and factor it into costs of camparisons with TV's w/o the warranty.I too have the (power supply?)interference referred to by another user and now understand why this TV never has been to quality expectations.As long you get a lawyer who will cover "all" the costs of the class action suit (in other words don't poor any good money after the bad), I think you may have a winner.
My old SMC Barricade Router/Wireless Access Point/Print Server died on me after seven years of faithful service.I replaced the Barricade with a Netgear WGR614 Wireless-g Router and a PS121 Print Server. The Router set up and worked flawlessly. The PS121 is another story.I inserted the setup CD and it ran through most of the setup steps without a hitch -- then -- it came to the point where the setup routine said "Installing Software." The progress indicator quickly ran up to about 95 percent installed -- then stopped. And it remained stopped for two hours. I pulled everything loose and started from scratch. Same result.I'm returning the PS121 to the dealer tomorrow and will try to find a new SMC Barricade router -- it has a built-in print server which is a true print server, not just a fancy USB hub.
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.
This model is at least one generation out of date. Do not pay $2000 for a $500 camera. NewerNikons are available for less.
Set up said to install driver BEFORE card installation. After inserting card , then removing card to install drivers, the card was not recognized by Window's XP. After numerous attempts to manually point to the driver.... was not able to get card going... Installing drivers first is DUMB.... don't get this card...
Like another reviewer mine went bad in far too short of a time. There's really no excuse for it. Of course there is only a one year warranty, and the folks at lynksys wouldn't even give me a price break on a replacement. So I think I'll be going elsewhere this time.
not very reliable, it did not work between my laptop and panasonic tv, but it worked with an old Olevia HDTV and it worked with a bluray...
Purchased as a back up for my MacBook Pro. Reformatting the hard drive was required to use with the Mac. The process was time consuming but painless and was able to connect (wireless) the drive via the Airport Extreme.Within 10 months of the purchase, the hard drive failed. The data was recovered after paying a data recovering company $400.
I love the keyboard, the design is great and the battery life is exceptional. Its sleek and modern looking and has been very sturdy and reliable (owned about 5 months).I would have thought customer support from a giant like logitech would have been on par with the great product - Not so.I recently moved and the power adapter for the keyboard dock was misplaced/lost in the process leaving no way to recharge the keyboard. I contacted logitech support and after some delay they replied to me..They cant offer me a way to buy a replacement power pack, but hey they will give me a discount if I want to buy another keyboard.. WTF??Below is the email I received Logitech, I replied telling them that did not help me and requesting further assitance so I didnt have a 160$ paper weight..- Thats was over a month ago with no word back from them.Dear John,Thank you for contacting Logitech Customer Care. My name is Arl, and I'm happy to assist you with your concern. This is your case number: 110817-0xxxx.I noticed that you had submitted your email to us on 08/16/11.I want to take a moment to apologize for the wait in receiving my response and thank you for your patience.John, as I understand, you need a new power cable for your keyboard.Apparently, we don't have the spare power cable. I apologize for the inconvenience.Logitech values you as a loyal customer and as a gesture of goodwill, I can provide you with a Loyalty Discount code. The Loyalty Discount code will allow you to place one order on the Logitech.com online store ([...]) with a discount of 35%.Please note that some conditions apply, as the Loyalty Discount code:- Can only be used for one purchase and for one similar product.- Is only valid for 30 days.- Does not include a discount on shipping costs.Would you be interested in receiving a Loyalty Discount code?
Something was wrong with my cables.. seems like a loose connection etcI needed a male to male RCA adaptor for connecting my DAC to my AMP, this seemed the perfect length..but Im surprisd how such a simple thing can go wrong.
great if you can figure out how to program it correctly which I still have not been able to do. Phone assistance is quick and helpful.
I purchased the ink for my canon S900. The ink does not work printing pictures. I called Abacus and they sent me new ink without question and very quickly. The ink still is not working and I am still trying to figure out the problem with abacus. Testing is very expensive because I have to keep using the paper to test.
010-10618-00 for StreetPilot c310 c320 c330 c340.010-10747-04 for StreetPilot c510 c530 c550 c580.010-10723-00 for StreetPilot i2/3/5 and all Nuvi.GPS may charge via USB. It's slower, but save $! :-Deal
When I got my card I was excited to find that it really is very well made compared to the other cards I've used. And it had a much better price. I had read of problems with some cameras but mine seemed okay. And it was great, until I filled the card up completely for the first time and ended up losing 372 photos. I wanted to like it, because it really does seem like it's a lot higher quality than other brands. But if it doesn't work it's not terribly useful. I'm dissappointed now. I'm returning the card, it's back to SanDisk for me..
I wish I had known this item is out of stock. Optics Planet has lousy internet inventory and there's a long wait. Their customer service is quite rude and lacking. I suggest a different supplier. I can't comment on the monocular as I haven't gotten it.***Note: Amazon has changed the supplier from Optics Planet to Eagle Optics. Good! I've ordered from them - they actually have it in stock - and I'll be sure and review the product after it's arrived.
The form factor on this gem is fantastic! However, the adapter will not accept a three prong, grounded plug. The plug will go in after using much force. It worked fine for 2 insertions. After that, the internal fuse blew. The spare was used and the fuse blew again. Finally, I threw the adapter away. I would not recommend it to anyone who wants to use a grounded plug.
My poor elderly mother! Her Sony DVD/VCR died not too long ago, and she went out to buy another DVD/VCR recorder/player, only to keep bringing home ones that did not have TV tuners, and needed a cable box. By the time she bought home this jewel, she decided to just get a cable box. Cox set the whole thing up, so it was set up right. And I set the timed programs, so I know those were right.But soon my mother started complaining the VCR would only tape a part of her soaps on ABC, and then the screen would go white. Since she is sometimes VCR challenged, I assumed she was doing something wrong. I told her right out it had to be her! She said she was taking this recorder back, and I once again told her there was nothing wrong with it--it was her! Then, I started reading reviews online about this recorder...oops, it wasn't her! This Sony recorder does not record right with a cable box. When my mother took it back to the store where she got it, the clerk didn't even look in the box to see if everything was there. And no restocking fee was charged. The clerk simply took the box and said: "Yes, people keep bringing these back."
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.
Don't waste your money, the product is still in its infancy. It is made of cheap plastic, batteries (which it consumes faster than cheese) are hard to replace.The response of the mouse is poor and lags as you move it around. It doesn't know how to accelerate properly. And if the signal goes out of sync with the base unit you can expect frustration getting them to talk to each other. Stick to a wired optical mouse.
It was too tight for my TX! After closing, I can only pry open the cover with a screw driver and it ended up leaving 3 small dents on the side of my PDA, plus scratching the stylus.Also, the opening lid is built on the bottom half of the cover which is kind of strange. I have a hard case for my T3 and the lid is on the top half. That makes opening much easier as your opening hand would have something to grapple on.Maybe it was a defective unit but I was definitely very disappointed.
The battery contacts for the recharging mount work for this remote only after continually repositioning the thing in the cradle; breathing on it breaks the contacts again. Barely recharges as a result, very frustrating. The buttons are not well situated and hard for the hand to find; as a result, I found myself often looking down at the remote, back at the tv, pressing the wrong button, going back to the remote, and so on.Worse yet, I found that the remote often failed to send commands to the tv/cable box, etc, so that the tv was not responding to the commands. You can adjust this by adjusting the timing of the infrared signals, but I never got it working well after repeated half hour sessions of trying to adjust it.In theory, this could be a great universal remote. Programming it on the computer was pretty good (the interface could be improved, but is still servicable); I set it up so I could choose to watch movies, and it would control my speaker volume, set my balance, change the tv to the right input for the dvd player, etc. In practice it didn't work so well.Now the remote sits in a bin. It was too complicated fo rmy kids to use, and since it never recharges properly, I wish I had never bought it.
The plastic case dents easily and the whole thing just feels cheap. This is not Compaq's finest hour.
My husband bought me this for Christmas because we were moving to a new city. He picked it out because unlike Garmin and Magellen it was created from the ground up for use on the road. The features are easy to use, the directions are great and when you need a new route because of roadblock or traffic - it really comes up with a great plan. However - my first one lasted 3 months before it died, I then replaced it with another one and it died 3 months later as well. I was very reluctant to buy a different brand - but had to for dependability. I still don't like my Garmin as much - but at least it works. Come on Tomtom - get the electronics working as well as the maps and directions.
Linksys utility can not find my print driver and won't set it up. Spent a long time on the phone with technical support giving personal information (and repeating it several times) just to be transferred to someone who could help me; but not actually. Instead I was placed on hold for 15 minutes and then hung up on TWICE!!!!Horrible customer service. Poor software. Product never did work, even with tweaking the network and printer settings.
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.
In tune with the other negative reviews, the scanner first started getting vetical lines in everything scanned and then started showing low ink in the cartridges. I spent $48 for new cartridges and like other reviewers all I ended up with were blank pages. I was contemplating on what I was going to do, until I read the reviews. Get a new printer is the only answer and obviously not an Epson.
do not buy this product, i have tryed all frequencies it will allow and my effort has been rewarded with a headache and loud static throughout the ordeal even though i have my steros FM antenna right next to it!!! ridiculous device! and ridiculously low quality. use ur 30 dollars for extra speakers, not Belkin Tunecast II Transmitter.
The Visioneer XP is a worse product that the previous sheetfeed scanners like the Strobe, Strobe Pro and even the eariler ones like the MX. The software is now being produced by Scansoft and it is better in some ways and worse in others than earlier versions. The Strobe XP 100 or Xp 200 should just not be bought. It's a given. Buy something else. There is no question that this product is just plain bad. If you can get away with it find a used Strobe Pro and use Version 7 of Paperport. Can't do that on an XP system though or a Microsoft 2000. You need version 8 or 9. But if you use Windows 98, then that is a good system. You might as well get version 9 if you need it, it's the same price. Version 9 is clunkier than earlier versions and less intuitive. You cant't even find the "calibrate" button. Anyway, it's one solid benefit is that it can make, translate and read PDF files. That is very handy. And it works with all TWAIN scanners. By not buying a new Visioneer you can save yourself the aggravation of talking to their tech support people, who are invariable rude and unaccomodating--so far as I have seen. Visioneer has always had bad support people but they've actually got worse with time. If you have a Strobe Pro you're better off, since they won't even talk to you at all as they no longer seem to support it even though it's a very recent product. It still may be sold new somewhere. That saves you the aggravation ahead of time. But it's a better machine than the Strobe XP by far. The new Strobe for example does not automatically crop scans, and does not scan paper over 12 inches long as far as I can tell. It's smaller and tinnier than the Strobe Pro. On the whole my advice is to avoid Visioneer products altogether if you can. Remember that Paperport is now a Scansoft product and can be run better on other than Visioneer machines. Their support is half-way decent but they will not help you out with a Visioneer scanner problem unless it is Paperport version 8 and above related.
This cd player is the most horrible device i had ever bought. It cost me 50 dollars, and on the first drop, the thing broke, It took me around an hour to fix it. The mp3 cd player part of it dfoesnt work, and i have to punch it until my knuckles are sore half the time because it says &quot;NO DISK&quot;
I got the Pentax Pocketjet 3 plus with Bluetooth for my Mac OSX 10.5. Keep in mind, this product is advertised to be compatible with Mac OSX...period, no ifs, ands, or buts. Well, not so much...here is the story:I got one originally without bluetooth, thought it worked OK, but wanted the bluetooth, so returned it and ordered the bluetooth model. I reconfirmed with Brother (who now owns and supports these printers) that it would be compatible with my computer, and they said yes (I have saved the email conversations to prove it). So the bluetooth model came, and it didn't work. So I asked the CSR, he gave me a file to upload into the printer and a user guide (since a mac one didn't come with it) and it worked. So I started printing documents with Preview (for .pdf), Pages, and Word. Well, not only did the printer only decide to actually print when it felt like it (which was about half the time), but when it was printing multiple documents, say 6 pages, it would print part of each page over two pages on the perforated roll, ruining the whole print job and wasting tons of paper. The CSR was on and off helpful, would sometimes take days to get a response from him. We went back and forth, trying this and uploading that, and at the end of it, the bluetooth was still finicky and the printer still printed one page over multiple pages. For what I paid for the printer, it was not worth all this hassle, so I returned it, promising to write this review so that you don't have to go through what I went through.Virtues of what the printer should and can be: light, small, simple, low-maintenance and road-worthy. That's what I got it for, and I only went through all the hassle with the CSR because I really wanted this to work. Bummer.Downsides: well, you already know the downsides.If you do end up getting this printer after reading my review, good luck to you, cause you're probably in for a frustrating time.
i have been waiting it says its been being prepared for shipment for 3 days now when the hell is it going to ship out ,
same problem as everyone else. It'll break down shortly after you buy it, and there is only a ninety day warranty. i hardly used my printer, but after six months (and still on the first set of ink cartridges) the plastic thing broke and the ink cartridges won't move. The 3420 is inexpensive and the print quality is fine for everyday stuff, but not much point saving a few bucks when you have to keep replacing it!
lemme guess. You want to build your own computer and you want to be prepared? None of this stuff will help you except the screwdriver. Unless you're into advanced pc stuff (I still don't know how it would help) this isn't for you. Just get a demagnetized screwdriver and a static wrist strap and go slowly!!
Worked well, easy to set up. Purchased in July, 2007, in March 2010 the screen went blank and I have not been able to fix it. Still can use remote to turn on/off the TV and cable box, but without the use of the screen I cannot record programs off the cable box, watch movies (DVD)or listen to music(CD). For the cost of the remote it should last more that two plus years.
This is not intended for publication. But it seemed a way to express my disatisfaction:Though, the listing said that this adapter would be the correct one for our model of Casio keyboard, it absolutely was not and cost us a rehearsal. We ordered another, the correct one, through Guitar Center.
Long story short.Flimsy, no audio produced by the cable from my cable box to the tv and yes I set the cable box and tv up correctly. Picture was great but worthless with no sound!
Fuji for some reason puts out useless kits to make money and this one's no different. ...The case is generic and too big for 2650/A203/A303/A205/A210 etc. The tripod is not useable. The batteries don't hold charge for long. A useless kit and total waste of your time and money (even after rebate or any other offers). Avoid any accessory from Digipower and Fuji kits.Fuji does have a better fitting leather case but its hard to find in stock anywhere. Brand name NiMH batteries are better found at your local store.
Rather than repeat what the other customers have said negatively, and I tend to agree with them, I must add that the customer support was non-existant. Within a very short period of time, the cartridges were empty, and the cost to replace each one was $12.00. I began to wonder whether some were not full to begin with. Yes, of course, color cartridges do go quickly; but, even the black cartridge wouldn't operate unless all of the others were full. This is not what I was told when I purchased this trash. Only one amazing thing it did is copy old photos, making them look unbelievable. I purchased generic cartridges from Amazon; but, either they are empty or won't operate. And, that tiny photo viewer is pitiful. I'm really angry and am now discarding this. merrilyninforesthills
I bought the unit new and it worked out of the box althoughafter five minutes it would overheat and stop working.I managed to get my stuff done by putting a fan on it toblow air but its going in the trash.The software that comes with it junk. I was able (just barely)to get the video digitized into mpeg segments. Now I willtake those over to my Mac and do the editing and burning.I got the job done for small money but someone who wants touse this for any real work.. stay clear!!!
This is a bad unit as it has a confirmed firmware issue that Motorola is refusing to fix. After 3 days of flawless operation, the unit started to Reboot itself which is beyond annoying. My wife informed me that during the day time the modem could reboot 20 times.I will promptly return this unit to Amazon.
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 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.
The zipper on mine broke after only a couple days of use. It wasn't a huge surprise as the product felt very cheap overall. Also the Plastic CD holders are designed in a very annoying manner - the location of the cut where you insert the CD is too high, which makes it a pain to even put the CDs in their holders, and almost impossible to put any type of paper behind them (i like the put the album art from the CD case behind teh CDs).
I bought this camera about 7 months ago, then for some reason when I woke up one day, it didn't work. I went to the store where I purchased it and was very fortunate that they replaced it for a brand new camera. I had the replacement camera for only one month and all of a sudden the camera stopped wanting to retract and zoom properly and constantly says LENS ERROR. Now I have to ship this camera away to get it repaired. If you are looking at spending 150-200 on a camera, do not buy this one. It has decent picture quality and looks nice, but it breaks without you even knowing why or how.
I bought this product and it was shipped out and I got it, all on time. I have no complaints about that part. It wasn't working and I sent an email to return it. I was contacted immediatly and had no problem. Then I did my review and gave them a 3 out of 5. I was honest in my posting,(at first giving a 3 out of 5) it was short and to the point. I was still happy with this seller. Until I received an email to my personal email address from this seller talking about changing or removing my posting because it made them look bad! I was really upset by that. I think that they have done this with other customers. That is why they are rated so highly. I think that you (the buyers) should look at the negative comments before you purchase from this seller. I will not be bullied into changing my opinion! And I dare them to email me another "please change" message again, because I'll report it. Again!
I am sooo disappointed. I loved this camera and the docking station when I first got it and actually up until recently. This camera did well for me for about two years with intermittant use. I cannott take pics with it anymore however. Unfortunately I discovered that it quit working on my daughter's fourth birthday. The pictures ALL come out dark no matter what I do. The batteries do not last more than a day or two. This goes for regular AA's and rechargeable. I could go on and on. I hope the newer models of this camera are better and last longer. I am going with an entirely different camera altogether.
I loved my viewsonic PJ458D. I loved it until I had it about a month and the red light began blinking notating overheating. I sent it in and 3 months passed while the warranty and repair tried to work out the issues. During this time, I spent hours on hold and got nowhere with any information; basically I was told nobody knew anything. Finnally, they sent me a replacement. 3 months passed and the same issue has again occurred again. I spend 2 1/2 months awaiting a new unit; it did eventually arrive. Now after 4 more months, the latest unit has again failed. I don't think I'm going to send it in again. I have honestly spent more time without the projector working than I have since I bought it. I would recommend Viewsonic, but please purchase a different model.
I ordered this unit for the MP3 player and the FM radio. It disappointed me immediately. The only MP3 controls that work are the play and stop buttons; you cannot use the next track or previous track buttons when playing an MP3 disc. The radio has an analog tuner which is difficult to tune. Finally, the bass is non-existent.I ended up returning the unit, it was so bad.
I bought this VariZoom swivel to mount a H4N to the top of a Canon 7D, (it seems that many people have used this mount with success, and it is much cheaper than other options available), however once the shoe mount arrived the bottom screw would not turn to fasten to the 7D, so it freely slid in and out of the camera's hot shoe plate... AKA the bottom screw was locked up and wouldn't fasten. I've only sent two items back to Amazon and this was one of them. Perhaps I just got a dud though since many people have said on here that they have used them with success. (I needed more security so I purchased the Manfrotto brand shoe mount, also on Amazon.)
The video playback is good. The music player could be a lot more streamlined. Too many clicks to switch from shuffle to normal play, etc.The WI-FI is probably not worth the extra money. The browser isn't capable of much, and the touchscreen keyboard is a pain.Support from the manufacturer is pretty weak. I need to replace the screen. Pricing starts at $162.50. That's more than this mediocre player costs. The customer service guy acted like I was wasting his valuable time as he asked for my information.I would not recommend this unless you get it for a really, really low price. Not worth the trouble.
VERY POOR customer support. I purchased this product and have been unsuccessful getting it to work with Windows XP. QPS does not publish a support telephone number &amp; has not even acknowledged any of my email correspondence or feedback through their support website.
This was purchased to watch movies and TV shows on the internet from a laptop across the room. When the laptop is closed and moved to a sidetable after a video is started, often the HDMI connection from the laptop is lost. The result is that the web browser shifts off the TV back to the laptop and a really annoying interuption of reopening the laptop, moving the browser back to the TV, maximizing the window, and gently setting the laptop aside to avoid a repeat. This sensitivity to movement seems to be getting worse with use and was not a problem with the shorter HDMI cable from another manufacturer that this replaced. The cable is probably fine if plugged in once and the device is not moved, but if you're regularly moving things around you may want to go with a different manufacturer.Update: Purchased a second cable and the protective lining came loose after only limited use (picture is provided above). Definately DO NOT purchase if either connection will be moved regularly, it's just too poorly manufactured.
Oh, gullible me. Channel Master does not show its CE Antenna color code for this 3010 antenna on its web page, but advertises it as "range up to 45 miles". I needed a "red" directional antenna for my stations, most of which are 20 miles away, and thought "45 miles" meant "red" or "violet". I got suckered. As shown on the box, the 3010 is a "green", low-gain antenna that works only in strong signal areas. It fails to pick up most of my stations. Next time I will avoid Channel Master, which hides its specifications and advertises hype, in favor of a reputable manufacturer like Winegard,Winegard HD7015 VHF/UHF/FM Prostar 1000 TV Antenna (HD-7015). They least they tell you their gain, beam width and CE color codes.
the light is very weak, not nearly as bright as i thought it would be and the coil part doesn't stand up on its own like the picture shows. i have to make sure its propped up against something. i was very disappointed and will not order one of these again.
I received an ipod for Christmas and still cannot get it to work with my Windows XP. I have spoken to the customer service support people over the phone 5 times and they cannot help me. When I went to my local Apple store at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, California the "Geniuses" at the Genius Bar were far from being a Genius. Especially when they said, "We had a lady come in here the other day and we just couldn't get the thing to work on her Windows laptop. Oh well." They refused to take give me my money back even though they admitted that my computer just might not be able to support the ipod.You call that customer service? I have learned more on the Amazon reviews of ipods about how to get this thing to work than from the *#@%ing Geniuses at Apple. THIS IPOD IS AN IFRAUD!
I had trouble with two of these. Either the CD player or the cassette player malfunctioned. On another I gave as a gift, the cassette door didn't close properly.
This is the worst electronic purchase I have made in a long time. It had a $100 rebate when I bought my Apple PowerBook a couple of years ago, so we went ahead and got it for only $50 - which in retrospect was too much. We hardly ever used the Epson printer, and after about 14 months it started to show signs of low ink for a couple of the colors. So I went out and spent $70 for all new ink cartidges, and installed them. It has never printed anything since - just blank pages.If you read the other reviews and do other research, you'll see that it's a defect that results in a clogged tube somewhere inside the printer, and it is not trivial to unclog. As far as I'm concerned, this thing is now a boat anchor. Or a door stop, take your pick.I'm replacing it with a Canon or HP. I have a 10 year old HP 820cse that is still plugging away with no problems. How can Epson stay in business while selling such unreliable products?If zero stars was available I would choose that.
The only reason I bought this DVD player was to be able to play PAL DVD's. Well, despite the misleading advertisement on Amazon.com that reads: "PAL-to-NTSC format conversion-PLAY REGION 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 any SYSTEM", and some reviews from others who had bought this unit, mine does not play region 5 PAL discs. I tried different ones but was only getting an error message: "Wrong Region". My player manual says that it will only play DVDs with Region 1 or ALL, but will not play any others. Any advise from people who said: "No codes needed - plays everything right out of the box"?
I bought this unit about 8 months ago and it went into the trash today. The sound quality has been so bad the last five messages were inaudible; I could not even tell if it was a male or female voice. The unit has cut the last spit second off each message since about 6 months after the purchase. I would not recommend this machine because it seems there are more lemons than reliable units produced.
There's a reason that this camera is no longer sold - it's horrible! I don't usually leave a bad review, but this camera has been the burr in my side for a very long time. I had to have Kodak send me a new one, and THEN the new one broke! I will never purchase a Kodak digital camera again.
Well, after having my camera for 3 days, the optical viewfinderstopped working with the zoom.Amazon is gracefully sending meanother camera but watch out. It looks like Nikon is having quality control problems.
First: I am a Linksys LOVER. I have used their wireless stuff since their original wireless router and while they haven't always been the fastest, they have always been SOLID.I have had this device since a month after it came out and all I can say is that they needed another year or more to work on it before they released it. My issues:Save and restore configurations doesn't work reliably. (big issue because of the following other problems...)Putting anything more than a few files on the Storage Link and the router will lock up regularly.If the router locks up/stops working (like you can see the internet but you can't access it), then you will likely have to reset to FACTORY config and then re-add all your settings to get it working again.Using the QoS feature seems to lock up the router.If I move or otherwise disturb the router at all once I *do* get it working it will often lock up.I have been waiting for a version of the firmware that works for over 6 months, to no avail. I am going to find something I can RELY on. All the features in the world don't matter if the router won't ROUTE.
I have had this printer for just over a year and I am becoming very frustrated with it's unreliability. (Not sure if that's an official word, but you get the idea). It started out great, but then I had problems with the rollers not picking paper up out of the cartridge. Usually I could get it to take a sheet if I fedd it by hand, but not always, and it is quite tedious if you want to print more than one photo. Also, if the printer thinks it has paper and runs the "ink" then you waste a picture's worth and you run out of printer "ink" before you run out of paper.I THINK you can fix this problem by putting a stack of index cards under you photo paper when the cartridge gets less than 3/4 full, but since I ran out of ink and haven't replaced it yet (winkflash is much less frustrating!)I have not tested this theory.I hope Kodak is able to correct this in it's next generation of printers.
If you're planning on doing any movement with it, then find another pair of earbuds. I used these at the gym and the left earbud failed within a few months. Then again, at this price I really shouldn't have expected much more than that.That being said, the sound quality actually is decent. And it blocks outside sounds pretty well.
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.
For some odd reason, the sound quality for the first two times I used it was comparable with the old Belkin device, but since then it has constant static and sounds terrible. Very disappointed and back to my old transmitter I guess.
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.
I purchased this for my 1997 Ford F150, to replace the original factory stereo. This kit does not allow the new stereo to mount flush with the dash. The stereo sticks out 1/4&#34; or so. The fir on the F150 is poor, not filling the original stereo area filly. There is about an 3/16&#34; gap on the top of the mounting kit. I will try a different brand...maybe not as cheap, but if it fits...that's OK!
I purchased this system several years ago and have enjoyed viewing DVD's on this system. Until recently I never bothered to run my cable box (HDTV) through it, mostly due to the fact that I thought I was doing something wrong when trying configure the system. I could never get it to work. I have now learned that my sytem will not play ANY external devices. Now, I'm going to have to pay for service on this system that probably never worked correctly out of the box.
I purchased two LaCie hard drives, and they failed one after the other within several weeks of purchase. I contacted LaCie for a replacement or refund and was sent on a wild goose chase between one department and the next. In the end, I was stuck with two non-working hard drives.My experience with LaCie is not unique. Please do not be drawn in by the design or the price point. Look elsewhere for your data storage solutions.
This lens was bought for my novice wife, who at the time was just getting into photography, and while I realize this is our fault for not doing more research, I wish Nikon/Nikkor was more upfront about what lenses will work with the internal autofocus.The lens is top notch, but for anyone looking for an autofocus lens, this is not one.
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!
Nice product but it worked only 1 week with my 90W laptop, then blew the fuse. Should ship with an extra fuse.
i bought one of these dvd players and fell in love with letterbox eliminator and the excellent picture and sound it played several dvds well but then about aweek after owning it it started to severly skip on every dvd old or new so i had amazon send another once again after a few days it started skipping and theres no reason to pay more for a sony and thier([precision drive 3) the sonys skipped even more! i recently bought a zenith thin line dvd player for $50 bucks and so far so good its picture and sound is great and it hasnt skipped so aslong as it doesnt severly skip in the future im going to keep it but beware panasonic samsung sony all have 1 thing in common regardless of price they skip the sonys also are very loud and load slowly like an old pc you can count to 10 after hitting play on a sony before it loads then halfway through a movie it skips just like the others shame on sony for selling overpriced dvd players that work no better than a noname brand and shame on samsung for not correcting known problems and continuing to sell defective players on amazon and i wont even shame cybertron they make such awful dvd players i actually pity them lmao i guess when you work for 50 cents a year youre not exactly happy at the factory and the result is a dvd player thats reliable as a square tire ok even at 10 dollars i couldnt recommend the cybertron cause you would have a 10 dollar non working metal box and trying to find customer support for cybertron is like trying to freakin find hoffa ok now lets hope the zenith keeps working well
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.
I bought the wrong model compatible with my Camera. Unfortunately the goods have been sent to Egypt and I'm stuck with it!
I have been using RT314 for over a year, and it's great! A few days ago, I saw FR114P at Fry's. I think it's about time to have a wired router/firewall/printer server product for around [hundred dollars]. I bought it, but I never got the printer server to work. I was on the phone with a tech support and a 2nd level senior tech support for over an hour. we've tried everything, nothing worked. The senior level tech support told me that a higher senior tech support would contact me. I have a HP deskjet 952Cerr... I returned the product on the same day. Since the product is new, you might want to wait awhile to buy this supposedly great product unless you want to be their alpha tester.I would buy it again when the product matures.........
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.
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. :(
the sound quality isn't much better than my stock iPhone speakers, plus it's quite clunky and heavy for its size when attached to your device. most portable device i could find which was good, but otherwise not worth it.
After having these speakers for over 6 months I am not that impressed. One of them is making a fluttering and crackling sound when heavy bass is playing. I do not believe the cone is very durable. I also have a set of identical speakers in sony that I have not had a problem with. I have had bad experiences with pyle in the past and decided to give them another try. Fool me once shame on me fool me twice I will not buy your product again.
Do not buy these unless you have a severe hearing loss in the treble range. The sound is the most unbalanced of any headphone or earbud I have ever heard. The high frequencies are so loud and harsh, you don't have a chance to hear the bass. The sound is thin to say the least, hardly extended bass. Too bad because the construction is so good and they're comfortable. However, I will continue listening through my $12 Koss Clip-On phones. They're great.Jim in Hawaii
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.
This devise doesn't last long. I did have a breif power failier in my area but if it is that sensitive, I sure wont replace it. I get no sound going through this devise anymore. If you can buy a simular devise by a different manufacturer, try that one.
I bought 1 brand new. The instruction/manual was completely unclear, and the setup process failed 8 times before it all of a sudden succeeded. After installing the repeater which is suppose to boost the signal strength it turned out that it only got 10% better than my existing wireless signal. So what's the point having this repeater? I put the repeater at different places in my house and finally found a place where the stregth is like 80% BUT non of my computer can ever get connect to it. So I still have to connect to the original wireless network that I am trying to fix w/ this repeater. This device is bad. I am returning it for sure. I got a dlink instead. it's been shipped to me as we speak.
I foolsihly let the Fry's guy sell this to me; I wanted a Mac and PC compatible print server. After I got it home I read that it doesn't support Rendezvous printing and on Mac OS it only supports Postscript printers. When it wouldn't recognize my Canon i9900 (not a multifunction, just a regular inkjet printer) I played silly games upgrading firmware and reviewing their inadequate and inaccurate Web site and documentation. I was eventually forced to call the 24-hour support line where I was told that my printer is not compatible, and that it really needs a postscript printer, and that if I wanted a list of compatible printers I could email someone. I asked why it was not listed on the Web site and he said "the list changes too often and it would be out of date." This silly statement aside, I really take issue with their presentation of this product as "carefree", working with "most printers", and in the System Requirements simply stating "USB Printer". I should also mention that during the 17 minutes that I was on hold (3:30AM PST!) I tried to get the rest of the system working. I'm very experienced with routers and wireless and the setup utility failed to set up the wireless correctly; I was never quite able to get that part working even setting it up manually before I was forced to give up on this product. I tried its Web sever, its wizards and its configuration utility, none of which ever seemed to be in sync with one another. What an awful experience.
The tools included is kind of flimsy low quality, not worth the price. The multi-meter is also cheap, and looks not reliable. The wrenches is too small and not handy at all.
DON'T MEAN TO DISS KOSS, BUT THESE PEANUTS IN YOUR EARS ARE A SIMPLE WASTE OF MONEY. BOUGHT 2 PAIRS AND BOTH WERE VERY, VERY WEAK. EAR CUP PADDING CAME OFF THE FIRST DAY, HASSLE TO PUT BACK ON AND WERE NEVER THE SAME. DID NOT FIT COMFORTBLY IN EAR CANAL. DON'T KNOW, MAYBE MY CANALS JUST DIDN'T LIKE THE FEEL OF PEANUTS IN THEM.SOUND QUALITY, OK WITHIN LIMITATIONS.GOOD FOR THROW-AWAYS OR EMERGENCIES, OTHER WISE U PAY FOR WHAT U GET! PAY CHEAP>GET CHEAP!
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 bought this fan, and 3 days later it broks, very bad quality, and much noise. I dont Recommend
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??
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 purchased this in December and made the mistake of not setting it up immediately. When I discovered the subwoofer was defective (in Feb), it went to the local JVC-approved service center and has been there for the last 4 months.Even for the mere $60 that I paid for it, I am not pleased.
A great idea , but don't buy it. Listening to good quality stereo LP's is a dreadful experience. The speakers are so poor, and worse yet, that quality carries through to the CD burner. The CD's I produced are so bad I can't listen to them. When using the cassette player to make CD's, the sound is muffled, and you can hear the hiss and the turning of the tape reproduced on the CD! I am boxing it up, and returning it.
I bought four of these cables, and every one of them has screen flicker and snow. Sometimes they lose signal so long my TV says "No Input Signal." I often have to unplug and plug them back in, and then they work ok for a day or two. I tried to save a few bucks, and it didn't work. I replaced them with the cheapest name brand cable I could find, and no problems.Buyer beware.
I have been computing since 1983 and I have installed all types of devices and software on all types of computers. I currently have a Linksys Router on my home network. I have tried several times in the past to use this WUSB54G - "POS". First of all it is not plug and play for sure. You are supposed to install the software first before plugging this "thing" in. Wait until the setup software tells you to plug it in and then if you're lucky it might work on your system. I have tried to use it from WIN 98 to Vista and got it installed one time on a computer and it worked for a short while. Too many other easy install and plug and play devices out there to fool around with this one. Just try finding a copy of the installation disk to set up the WUSB54G should you loose it. Look elsewhere for a solution for your wireless needs.
Will not let you modify, cut any section of the recording. Unfriendly buttons are completely unintuitive. Clueless with Macs. The sound quality is good, but a lot of rubbing/handling noise. Are there alternatives? Always running out of storage.
The previous review about these being slow is true. Incredibly slow. It took USB 2.0 drives down to about USB 1 speeds. I don't understand how or why. This device is fine if you have small files to back up or video and music files that are ALREADY on the disk. They're fast enough to stream the content across the network. If, however, you have large files that you would like to send to you drives across the network, this is not the answer. 7 gigs took about 4 hours!The thing about only really working with FAT32 is a bummer, too. It will read NTFS, but not write to it. I moved all the data around and reformatted my drives to FAT32 for nothing. I can't use this device. BTW, WindowsXP by itself will not format a FAT32 drive greater than 32 gigs. You can get around this by downloading Maxblast from Maxtor. My drives are Samsung. Maxblast warned me that if something went wrong, I was on my own (because they weren't Maxtor drives).Anywho, I wound up buying a barebones system and putting 5 drives on the network that way. I was a big dummy for not doing that to begin with.
It's rare that I do not finish a book, but I had to put this one down. It was nothing like I expected it to be. The writing just was not captivating enough to make me force myself to finish it. I feel a book is only good if you can care about the characters in one way or another, and this book made me think, "So what?"I wouldn't waste my money. Well, actually, I did. But if I was you and I hadn't bought the book yet, I wouldn't waste my money.
It can't be that hard to design a mouse, but...- the cord is so short that it only works if there's a USB port on the right side of your laptop(e.g., not my MacBook Pro)- unless you're very careful, when you wind up the cord around the mouse there's not quite enough wire to click the USB connector into the detent that's supposed to hold itOtherwise it's fine.
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.
I had to get this laptop for school and this is what i can say. Processing isnt great, comes with a lot of toshiba utilities which often crash. I used it on a desk most of the time, but after a year of use i noticed whenever i moved it the computer freezes and the fans spin up to 100% speed. I've never had a problem like this with any other laptop. Dells, gateways, sonys, apples are all reccommended far before this one. Small, works when its not frozen, but can play some games. Please go buy an apple and save your money instead of having to buy virus protection and windows necessities. please please please apples computers are worth what you pay and will last a lot longer.
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.
I really don't have a need for this thing, but I got the phone line with the cable package so I thought what the heck, works for a while but Win7 64 didn't like it and kept getting BSofDeath so had to pull the board. You get what you pay for.
The product worked great with my Linksys access point, as long as I disabled security, and who is dumb enough to do that? Enabling security apparently does not let the expander work. I searched the internet for instructions and followed them (didn't work). I called Linksys tech support. They were worse than useless. The manual is not helpful. And get this: some of the screens on the expander web config were in broken English! I expected far, far better from Linksys. Now where do I go for my network needs?
As everyone has been stating, the cabling is definitely not 2 gauge... i have a xxx brand 4 gauge amp kit in my car already, and got this one to add in so i can wire a 4 channel amp.... that 4 gauge wire is thicker then this supposed 2 gauge wire...
At first I was thrilled with my purchase of this MP3 player. I was light, portable, and great for the gym. Then I began to use it extensively. After months of living with this yepp, I wish I had bought another product.1) Your Batteries Will Die -- the "hold" function on the player does not work. The hold function is suppose to prevent you from accidentally turn on (or off) your player. Even if you turn off you player and set the "hold" switch, the player will turn on. I have had many plane flight and layovers where I opened my bag and found my player turned on, with the batteries almost dead, even though I set the hold swtich properly. This is a huge quality control problem since you cannot prevent the player from being turned on at the worst times.2) The headphones are extremely poor -- they will not stay in your ears if you are excerising or jogging. expect to spend additional $$ on headphones.3) The music load times are poor -- I rarely change the music on my yepp and the 64MG RAM card I have since it takes almost 25 mintues to delete the current musci and add the new music. The software is also not very convenient.Conclusion: choose another player if you can afford to.
I hate to be the only nay-sayer in this review group, but I found the DRA-297 to be a huge disappointment! I bought this unit to replace my 17-year-old Teac AG-1000 receiver. The Teac always sounded great, but I figured time moves on, digital technology HAS to be better... and people seem to rave about this Denon.Long story short: I sent the Denon back. My audio system uses the larger Polk Audio bookshelf speakers with the 8" woofers, and this is supported by a Yamaha YST-SW216 powered subwoofer. The Denon DRA297 simply does NOT have the punch, the presence, the clarity or the warmth of either the Teac or of the Pioneer SX-780 that I had been using previously.Additionally, the small lettering for the controls is very hard to read, there's no optical input provided for a CD player, and there is only (1) subwoofer output jack.I'm saying "The emperor's not wearing any clothes" ... I honestly think you could buy any manufacturers 100-dollar unit and have it sound at least as good as the Denon DRA-297!
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.
This is not a replacement for the adapter that comes with some devices such as the sidewinder precision pro joystick. It will not work as shipped. The devices that came with the microsoft adapter have usb support built in. The adapter allows the game port to plug into a usb port and trigger usb output. This is accomplished by shorting pins 2 and 7. This device does not have pins 2 and 7 shorted. So, if you have a device that originally came with an adapter and you are willing to try to modify this adapter go ahead and get it. As the adapter does not come apart easily, good luck. I ended up jumping the pins outside of the adapter. Last point. There are no drivers for the adapter. The os recognizes the device,ie joystick. Both win xp and 7 recognized my usb compatible sidewinder precision pro joystick after jumping pins 2 and 7.
This was one of the gifts that he was most excited about and it doesn't fit! What A bummer of a christmas gift!
I bought this based on the good review rating, however it is a mystery to me why this has been rated so well. Perhaps expectations are low for most people. For me it is unacceptable. During the non-loud moments (playing music or a phone call) you hear a very annoying static sound, similar to the sound of bacon frying. I have tried this on all three of our cars and the results are the same. If you crank up the music and the music selection has no quiet passages, the audio quality is barely acceptable.
I bought this player about 10 months ago and was very happy with it -- so much so that I highly recommended it to several friends. It seemed to play just about any format I threw at it.Then, day before yesterday, the power light started blinking and the unit wouldn't eject or power on. After several attempts to cycle the power I started looking for help online. Apparently I'm not the only person experiencing this problem.So now I'm in the market for a new DVD player. It's unlikely that I will purchase another one of these machines.
I puchased one of these for my son, and just a few days past the warranty expiration, the device starts freezing up. He e-mailed with someone at Zen (there is no phone number available for these people, btw)and the player has been declared broken.I am very disappointed in this product.
Had this unit and I cannot say if it was reacting to a surge or not, but it blew the breaker on the ciruit and the rear of the unit is burnt. None of the other surge protectors or breakers went off in the house. No damage to the wall or any equipment, but this surge protector was in an outlet with a metal cover plate - which is what I think saved the house from a fire. There were a few things plugged into it, but none of them were on besides two alarm clocks as we were out of the house. I do not recommend this item.
Three reasons why I will not touch any Corsair USB memory drive again:1) As the other reviewer pointed out "The wide, thick rubber gasket surround the USB connector limits how far you can insert the connector into even lightly recessed USB receptacles". I thought it was just mine! There is not enough metal exposed so it means the drive frequently disconnects, loosing valuable data in the process and crashing the PC often.2) Right from day one, the drive would show up as a USB Hub (I think it uses this to control 4 chips inside instead of a single chip). But this would at least 50% of the time cause any other device to be inserted into the same USB port on removing the memory drive not to be recognized - only a reboot would fix this. I tried this on many laptops/desktops and got the same results.3) I contacted Corsair who said to ship it back to them even though the local retailer would take it back. Since I was out the country I told them I was uncomfortable posting it internationally (back to them in Fremont, CA) using ordinary post (courier would have been 50% of what I could buy it new for). But they pushed for this without offering to pay for the post so ordinary post it went. They now claim not to have received it and now unlike the other reviewer I do not even have own a $100 paper weight.I'd like to say a lot of other things, but fear that Amazon will not print it, so lets leave it at the simple facts above. I don't think I have been so disgusted at a company of peripherals as much as Corsair. And for Corsair to validate what I have said is true, my RMA Number: R153005
The web-based software for this remote treats users as idiots and does not allow basic customization to be done. For example, you cannot move menu options from page 11 of 12 to page 2 because you use the feature often and want to get to it without having to hit a button 12 times. Also, you cannot adjust the "Activity" options fully so that when you have just put a DVD in the player, since the player is on at that point, you don't need the power turned on (which means the power gets turned off)! IF they completely overhaul the software, it would be a nice little remote.
Very good sound. Easy to use but after no more than 1 year the headphone jack goes bad... Reading some reviews I found out that this is a common flaw. Bad. Now my player is garbage. Bought a Nano from Apple.
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.
Do NOT buy this Lacie drive! I have purchased 4 of these LaCie external drives in the past year (one of them was 2TB in size, the other three were 1TB in size), and all 4 of them have failed a few months after I started using them, resulting in a loss of all the data. There is something systemically very wrong with the design of these drives.My recommendation: Buy an Iomega Desktop Hard Drive instead (also available here on Amazon). After the LaCie drives failed, I bought three of the Iomega Desktop Hard Drives (2TB size), and although I've only been using them about a month, they all work great. They are also cheaper than the LaCie drives.
The headphone came with the wrong power supply, so I cannot use it. I was so excited when i bought it to my husband, and now i am very upset.
just plugged it in, nada nothing zero.. used my shorter HDMI bought from local store, and no problem.. its the cable,, and I bought two... you get what you pay for.
I bought this card a few months ago from Amazon, and it's now collecting dust in my closet. Pinnacle's support is useless, and their web site offers no real help. The software locks up Windows every time I run it, and I have tried it on several different PC's (Compaq and Gateway), with different versions of Windows (2000 and 98SE), all with no luck. Uninstalling and reinstalling has no effect, and Windows device manager reports no hardware conflicts. Too bad it doesn't report poorly designed hardware and software drivers. In this case, you get what you pay for. Spend a little more money and get a decent video capture card, don't make the same mistake I did.
Combo sets itself to something you will never figure out. I should have read the reviews! At least it wasn't on my laptop at the time. I had a Ken$ington lock that did this too, so I figured a completely different brand couldn't possibly have the same problem...I mean, this is a truly fatal design flaw, and surely only ONE company would be low enough to continue selling a lock they know will cause customers headache and expense, right? Not so! I can only assume now that NO combination laptop lock can be trusted not to lock me out. So I'll be buying a keyed one...maybe that's why those start around $30, and the combos can be had for less than $5. Please be smarter than I was...don't throw away $5.
For the most part, this thing doesn't perform as advertised. Sure it cleans your already functioning discs, but the ability to repair mildly scratched CDs is virtually nonexistant. It's one thing to try and fix deep scratches (the only remedy for that is a new disc), but the surface abrasions and mild scratches will go unchanged. Also, the cleaning pads aren't of very high quality and will tear after just a few uses. With all that said, this thing is great for cleaning already functional discs. I'd only recommend this for that reason alone though.
I had a really hard time installing the ink cartridges in this printer, I called the 800 number that Brother provided and was told this is a very common problem...defective machines! I bought this printer after careful research (as I assume that you are doing)...but all I can say is you're wasting you time and money in buying this printer.
I have a SMC access point set up in one room, which is only 3 yards from the kitchen (9 feet). I got no signal with the SMC PC card in the kitchen. Once I switched to a Cisco PC Card, the internet is up again in the kitchen with great signal strength. I always wonder whether there is any antenna in the SMC card!!
The remote has been great, well sort of!The Good: Controls everything I've ever ownedEasy to set upGreat custom set ups, can even change the back ground pictureThe Bad:The "up" volume is now non-functional. Thus making the remote completely useless.The time/clock read out loses 10 minutes of time over a 25 day period. Now requires to be plugged in to the computer "update remote" to set the clock back to current. Very annoying.The remote lasted 3 years,2 months and 4 days. Considering I paid $250.00 (This equates to $0.215 per day,sorry for being so anal). I would expect at least five years. I don't think it was over used or abused. I would expect the channel up/down to go out first but not the volume. The rechargeable battery has now lasted longer than the buttons.
It rewinded the first tape ok, except the START button wouldn't stay down. I had to keep the button down with my finger.But on the second tape STOP button got stuck and somehow it eat the tape.I got it from radio shack, it's going back there tomorrow.
I am not sure that it lasted more than a month. I don't use it much and am so disappointed that not only do I need to get a new DVD player, but I need a new stereo receiver since I replaced my receiver when I got this system. I will have to look into that class action lawsuit. Save your money do not buy this. The speakers seem pretty good though, so I would like to save them.
Really won't use the TV, but the CD only lasted 5 days and I use it everyday--had to buy something else.
I went on the cheap and bought this one. Did not work, I should have purchased the Amazon Basic HDMI cable. Glad for Amazon's return policy.
Product stated that it worked for a 64 bit windows vista computer, but it didn't. Technical support from IOGEAR couldn't help. The website shows that it works for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems , but it only works for 32 bit. Do not buy.
I bought it (on 12/26/03)and regret it...same day...the front input from camera did not work none of them...input(other devices) in the back did not work...only output to devices worked and input from antena and to tv old style cable worked...my intention was to copy to dvd and get rid of vhs of tapes ... taping from tv only kind of useless vcr does just as well 10 Xcheaper ...Willing to try the Panasonic DMR-E80H Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with Hard Drive (80 gig)(Silver)
I've purchased this speaker system however it didn't fit for me. So I've tried to return but amazon said this item could not be returned. I was shocked amazon's return policy and I have to keep this item even I don't need. I've paid $434.72 which is I just lost. If you not really sure to keep this speaker, then you shouldn't purchase it.
I loved this discman, and it really is jog proof, just don't drop it!!! I only had it for a few months and I dropped it from maybe 3 feet and the top popped of and it no longer reads discs! I've had others that were half the price last longer!
I ordered this item to have an extra AC adapter for my ThinkPad when I travel. I used it at a trade show for the first time this week; the damned thing burned out on the third day. I had to run out to a computer store and spring for a Targus universal adapter.Too late to return it -- only a 30-day warranty. So be warned ... based on my experiece, this item is a cheap piece of [...].
I purchased this item a little over a year ago. I thought I was purchasing a nice heavy duty pencil sharpener. I was wrong... It always left a wooden wedge at the end of the pencil which I had to scrape off with my nail. Extremely annoying.
I bought this Expander to increase the range of my Linksys WAP54G Access Point, which has worked flawlessly for me! So why not buy from the same manufacturer!? Here's why......Since I was running a secured wifi network with the WAP54G Access Point, I tried to use the Extender's CD to configure the Extender. The CD software was NEVER able to find the Extender. All I ever got was a message that said "site survey failed. please try again." So, I decided to use the web-based configuration software. Again, the Extender couldn't be found. (Meanwhile the software for the WAP54G Access Point could find the Access Point.) Even after shutting down the security on the Access Point, I got the same results.Next I tried the Extender's auto configuration button. That didn't work. After spending most of the day working through many technical scenarios (most found here) I finally decided to reset my trusty WAP54G Access Point to factory specs (pressing the reset button for 5 seconds and unplugging it for 30). After that I tried the Extender's auto config button. SUCCESS!!! Or at least thats what I thought.The Extender DOES NOT boost the wifi signal, just "repeats" an already weak signal into a far corner of my house. After I repositioned the Extender several times I finally did get a decent signal.Now that everything was working, it was time to crank up the security on the wifi network again to keep all you nasty hackers and snoopers off my system. Supposedly the Extender can only handle WEP not WAP security. So now it was time to kick up WEP on the Extender. But alas, I didn't have a way to configure the Expander's security settings and it wouldn't auto config the security settings from my WAP54G Access Point. If I changed the security settings on my WAP54G Access Point, the Expander dropped off the network. I won't run a wifi network without security.The last straw was calling Linksys customer service to figure out the "security" issue. If you can understand English with a heavy Indian accent, you are one step ahead of me. I gave up on the first customer service person. Mostly because I was too frustrated to be reasonable with the thick accented customer service person. So, I called back the next day and customer service person #2 had less of an accent but left me on hold for over 20 minutes. I finally had enough. I hung up and packed up the Extender and sent it back.I spent two days trying to get that thing to work. I'd bash Linksys, but I that wouldn't be fair. They make some great products, but this isn't one of them.Conclusion -- if you live out in the quiet country side somewhere, with no one else around, this might be the "unsecured wifi" product for you. (don't forget you need to have a Linksys Access Point and reset everything to factory specs before trying to auto config). If you live anywhere else, I'd say pass on this hopelessly flawed product.
This is my 4th Corsair product and I don't know WHY I keep buying them. My first was an 8GB which just died one day. Fortunately I also had a 16GB and started using it immediately, ordering a 64GB to take its place. I've now gone through my 2nd 64GB stick and will not come back. The transfer speeds are HORRIBLE. Attempting to transfer a mere 6GB takes over 40-minutes. The 16GB screams! I even tried breaking the 64GB into two 32GB partitions... no difference. Now I'm told one of the partitions has an 'unrepairable error' and can be mounted ONLY to back the files up. I can tell you that once the files ARE backed up, this thing is toast.DO NOT waste the money on the 64GB. If you need more storage space, get more of the smaller ones. You'll be MUCH happier.... and ALWAYS back these things up. They're more apt to die than ANY hard-drive I've ever used.
I received a black and a color ink cartridge for a HP DeskJet 950C. The black cartridge worked fine. The first color cartridge flat out did not work. The printer said it was defective and refused to even try to print with the color cartridge. I sent the color cartridge back and received a second color ink cartridge. This one worked, but about half of the cyan orifices did not work when the test page was printed. So I sent this (second) color ink cartridge back also. I am waiting to receive my third cartridge.The service and turnaround is great. Emails fly forth on shipping dates and apologies for the defective cartridges.
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.
The Logitech 880 doesn't control my PS3 and is very limited for functions on my Dish satellite & AV receiver because it doesn't recognize function key preferences from day to day. For $122 I have to use the 'help' feature every time I use this remote. If I want to change tasks, say, going from watching TV on my Dish to listening to my iPod on the DMP, I wind up having to reprogram the thing with the computer software. The 'help' button on the remote is very limited. When I try that it keeps asking me into infinity 'is the TV/Dish/DMP/AV on now?'. The Dish is NEVER on; even though it is 'set' to always on I have to manually turn it on. If the satellite isn't constantly connected to the 'net Dish charges me $5/month. Another thing that bugs me is when I connect to the computer software there is no 'home' button so I have to close it out and reopen it for each reprogram task. The software troubleshoot never, ever fixes problems with all peripherals at once. It is very specific as to which task I want at the time no matter how I reprogram. Every day this cycle begins anew. I called customer service and spent an hour updating software and firmware, after which my iPod now doesn't play at all. The message on it is useful; 'device connected'. I'm returning the 880 and going back to using 4 remotes. Oh, great thought, what a mess I will have trying to do that when it's all programmed to the 880.
A very poor choice for a lens. Would not recommend this lens unless it comes with a generous return policy.Lens is not sharp & has very poor contrast.
Did not like this product takes to long to take a picture so the picture comes out fuzzy. Eats batterys like no tommorow Im returning this product cuase it didnt meet my requirments possibly better for a first timer camera.
I had this computer for 3 months. At first I was satisfied with the preformance aside from the endless built in pop-up. Then the cd writer started malfunctioning so I was unable to save many files. Then it overheated and destroyed the hard drive (and unsaved files). Technical support was a joke unless you enjoy calling India and trying to understand or being understood by the ESL boys. HP refused to replace this lemon, only offered to repair it if I wanted to take it to a delivery pick up, wait 2 weeks then be waiting at home whenever it was returned so I could sign for it.I'm embarrased to say this is my second purchase from hp and I had enless problems with the first computer I bought. But theirtechnical support was much better 7 years ago.
I have been trying for a week to install and use this modem without any luck; all the while thinking that I am too stupid to do something so simple. Then I come back to this website and see a posted comment telling me that this modem doesn't work with Windows Vista. that would explain things. I am frustrated that no one in the product description does it say that it doesn't work with Vista. and now because of the no return policy of both Amazon and D-Link I am stuck with a $50 modem that I can't use and an Internet connection that I can't use either because of not having a modem.
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.
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.
After 8 months of use, this player is going in the garbage. Half of the DVD's I try to play freeze up, or I get disc error. It's a real hit or miss proposition everytime you try a new DVD. Even when the thing worked it was an annoying unit. The buttons on the remote are laid out in the most unintuitive manner, and when you try to use fast forward the speeds are 2X 4X 6X 8X, that's it. No 16X or 32X! I should have learned my lesson with the last Philips product I bought. A VHS player that ate my tapes after 3 months of use. At least this DVD player was only $60. I must give Philips credit though, they really seem to know how to engineer a product to fail after the warranty period. They must have done alot of R&D to get that right.
I have wasted my money buy this piece of junk. I have it repaired within 6 months. Battery won't charged. Hard Drive Frozen, erratic screen dispay, poor FLV support, etc. i am extremely disappointed and dissatisfied with this product and the company as a whole. Don't buy it. You will be sorry it you do.
This printer does excellent, quality, professional printing but I cannot recommend purchasing it. Sony has changed the ink cartridge when they came out with the DPP-FP30 & the DPP-FP50 and no longer make the cartridge for this printer. If you purchase this printer, make sure you get a lifetime supply of ink cartridges before buying or you will find that the printer is useless.
I have been using the VX900-2 for over a year. It was excellent. Recently I replaced it with a VX910, assuming that the newer monitor would be as good as or better than the earlier one. I was wrong. The overall picture quality of the VX910 is a real disappointment, especially the colors. The VX910 has too much of a blueish overcast, making flesh tones look pallid and washed out. None of the colors look natural, rich, or vibrant. They look harsh and faded. The VX900 colors do not have this problem. Also, the VX910 pixels are visibly obtrusive, which they are not on the VX900. I tried to configure the VX910 in every possible way, but I was unable to make any satisfactory adjustment. After using the VX910 for two days, I returned it to the store and replaced it with a new VX900. It is excellent. I strongly urge any buyer to compare the VX900 to the VX910 before buying the latter.
I have had this Tablet for the past four days and 'am unable to use the Software that came along with it. I tried to install the driver from the driver cd and it wouldn't load in my laptop ( toshiba protege A 200). I downloaded the driver from the Wacom website and that helped but the remaining two CDs with Photoshop Elements 2 , Corel Painter essentials 2, Photo Express 4 se and Photo Explorer 8 se basic fail to load. When I load it into my dvd drive it just fails to auto load and it does not show up in in the explore window.
Some three button combinations don't work at all, particularly combinations of ctrl, shift, w, a, s, d. Issue is with the keyboard itself, same issue in Windows or any word processor.
mx610 had many more buttons and very versatile, you can control the volume, mute, open msn/email etc..but this mouse is so limited.shame on logitech for downgrading and stop the production of mx610.
I bought this card reading the mixed reviews here, for the faster speed and seeing the cheaper option. I am getting "card error" in between images, probably loosing them.I earsed all and tried again, but same problem. I have kingston 2 gb and no problem with that. Not recommended.
I bought the e-bookman because I did not want to shell out money for a pocket pc. I should have spent the extra money because the e-book man is a total waste of money. The other people that reviewed this item must work for Franklin.There are three main reasons why you should stay clear of the e-bookman. 1. I've had the device for two full days and already I've had two corrupt files. I just lost all that I wrote in the to do file. That is a weeks worth of to do's. The Date Book was also corrupted. Franklin's response is that there are errors in the Operating System. Why you would put out a program that is full of bugs is beyond me. 2. The e-bookman is sold with 8mb of memory. When I registered the device they sent me all this free software. The device could not carry the load of the free material. Why would you put out a product with so little memory. 3. There are no books for the e-bookman. Sure you can have books that were written 100 years ago but if you want a new release you are out of luck. They are not and I repeat, ARE NOT, going to come out with a version of MS Reader for the device. That means that you will not be able to buy books published by the main publishers. You will be stuck with writers you have never heard of.So why you might ask, did I rate this device a 2 instead of 1 star. The reason is because I love books. My BA is in English and Franklin did do a good job of putting out enough free books (Books whose copyright ran out.) to keep me busy. And the mobipocket program, which is not by Franklyn seems to be working with out becoming corrupted. If you love book you could tolerate the e-bookman. But if you ask me, get a pocket PC.
I like the convenance of it hanging on the wall and the night light is nice. But it doesn't seem like a 1600 watt hair dryer. It has very little power and the power switch tends to turn off if you don't hold the handle just right during use.
This is a horrible laptop. Looks good and sleek, but is a piece of junk. My hard disk crashed twice. First time was within two months of purchase in last May. It crashed again today, and have just now got off the call with Sony support. Need to send the laptop to get the disk replaced. Thankfully it is still under waranty. Never buy a Sony laptop. They are over priced and not at all reliable. Also this model heats up real bad, tat you cant place it on your lap after half hour of use. Also the attery drains of in little more than 2 hours. It could probably be because of Vista, but I am totally disappointed.
This is my 4th portable media player and by far the worst. Yes, it plays video nicely. Yes, the sound fidelity is excellent. True, it has a nice interface and sharp display. I purchased the unit mainly because of it's small size and the fact that it'll play OGG vorbis media.However, here is where the good news ends. First and worst is the way charging and discharging function. The unit refuses to charge unless it's very nearly out of power. Want to quick-charge the unit before heading out for a long excursion? Forget it. Next on my long list of complaints is that it only supports the "MTP" protocol to get music on and off. I was horrified when I plugged it into my Unix boxes or Mac and found that it didn't support a "mass storage" mode (where it should basically show up the same as a hard drive or flash drive). So, if you don't use Windoze you are also outta luck. The thing is totally designed around Windows Media Player. You can still copy files to it with Winamp or Windows Explorer (although the Explorer interface isn't fully functional since the device doesn't have a real file system).My next set of complaints center around the controls. There is no way to set how fast or slow to navigate through the media. I listen to audiobooks a lot and the lack of a high-speed cue is a huge downside. The "revolutionary" screen is much to easy to press accidentially when the "hold" slider isn't engaged. Plus it can often navigate off the song (play ing in the "background") and you end up having no idea where you are or what you are listening to. Trying to find your place after turning the player on and off is tedious, at best. One false move when the unit comes on (pressing anything other than power immediately followed by un-pause) will probably result in you losing your place. If you charge the unit, then it'll also happily lose it's place. Charging also is a forced activity. When the unit is charging it won't play. So, forget about listening to it as you wait for the battery to fill.The reboots have also been a joy. The little Clix will, every so often, lock up and need a push of it's reset button. Well, at least they remembered one of those! They also made sure that the charging/syncing cable is propritery and delicate (little white teeth that latch on to the Clix can easily break).All and all I'd say this. If you are a hard core Windows lover and think Microsoft Windows Media Player is a fine work of software then you will probably only hate this player for the charging issues and the lockups. If you are a Linux user or a Mac user (no it doesn't work with iTunes) then you will will often feel like smashing it in betweeen trying to find your place or wondering why it's locking up again.
I bought one of these from wal mart 4 or 5 yrs ago. Out of the box it seems to work great. Then I put my trust into it & started recording over the air programs without "finalizing" until the disc was full. Big mistake! At the end of the disc this unit would almost always produce a failure resulting in wasted discs and anything you recorded being history! It got even worse with the unit refusing to read ANY dvd only 3 weeks after I bought it. I took mine back for a refund but was curios & done some googling. It turns out the company that made these units cloned a Phillips recorder then went out of business just from wal mart pulling these from the store shelves. Everyone lost money on these including wal-mart when millions of people returned there & the company was out of business. EVERY SINGLE UNIT is bad. If you see one for sale just dont even bother! Too high of a failure rate.
Shade of the Maple by Kirk Martin was a major let down to say the least. Sappy at best. I did so want to like this book, I have seen the title self-connected to every bestseller on the market today. What a major disappointment for me after all the glowing reviews of this book!I suppose the story has a few doable qualities in all fairness. The characters were believable but sadly (dull). The plot a bit too sappy but doable. I think this writer does have a little talent, but that talent needs time to develop before he can compete with the BIG GUNS in the business. Maybe his next book will work for me. (I gave this two stars instead of one because of the effort it must have taken to write it)
Worked fine for a few weeks then the connectors seem to be loose?If you wiggle it it would get signal in and out...
I have tried to replace my older ZyXEL modem provided by Earthlink with this one, and setting it up was an absolute nightmare, after running the wizard I could not connect to the Internet anymore, and it was all downhill from that point on. The huge frustration came when I wanted to return to the setup Web page, and it was taking forever (after about 10 minutes I lost patience and disconnected it, the first time around it connected instantaneously). So basically, I didn't even get a second chance to set it up, let alone make it work. This is yet another substandard product from D-Link, it will be a very long time until I buy anything from them.
I never received this item. After many days, I was notified the item had been returned because it was "undeliverable". There is no reason the item should have been returned. I order technology items on a regular basis from many vendors and have delivery made to my home office with no problem. The lack of communication from Amazon.com was very disheartening. I'm not sure I will order from Amazon.com again.
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.
I bought this product for my 5 year old daughter. She loved it but almost all the functionality stopped working after about 9 months. I contacted VTech support but what they said was "nothing could be done since problems occurred after 3 months".Therefore, I would not suggest this product to anyone!!!!DO NOT BUY!YOU WILL REGRET!
I wish I have some good things to say about my experience with this drive...I got this drive two months ago and am still having problems with it. First of all, the software "RecordNow" is a very limiting wizard-like, step-by-step process. Come on... At some point, your users will grow out of the "novice" stage, right? Why not give us a drag-and-drop GUI for users who know what they are doing? Like in Nero Ahead. This drive automatically "fixiate" my dvd-r disc when I was trying it out... How frustrating! I never had this problem with Nero software before!Secondly, the DLA software would not install side-by-side with Roxio. Unfortunately, Microsoft's Windows Media Player 9 automatically install Roxio and it is very very difficult to uninstall Roxio. I Googled. I need to get a different burning-ware that will work with this drive.Lastly, the DLA provided is not compatible with Nero's DLA. And frankly, this drive is a little slow in recognizing a disc when you insert a dvd+rw or cd-rw disc.I am very frustrated with this HP drive...
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!
Same problems as below. Bottom connector problems, have to use my childrens ponytails to try to keep the connection tight. Now it doesn't even work in the boombox. Would have to pay to ship it to be repaired-forget it.
I bought this to extend the range of the wireless network in the house I live in. It's a 3 story house, and the network is very weak on the ground floor where I live. My parents have an older version of this product installed at their house, so I knew it had some challenges to set up, but figured I could work through them. WRONG. The auto set up does not work, apparently, because the network is WEP protected. So after some searching on the internet, I find a manual work around. Which I did 3 times. None were successful. I went so far as to call Linksys support, where I was connected to a tech, but he then proceeded to ask me to hang on while he did something (unintelligible). 20 minutes later, I was not on hold, but the tech was not responding when I asked questions and tried to get his attention. So customer support gets a 0. I'm returning this product. What a waste. Does anyone even have an unsecured network anymore? Linksys needs to make sure the product is easier to use!
If you are scrolling through all these reviews trying to find a pattern you might be hard pressed. I think people went a little overboard with '5 stars' well I guess just in my opinion. This player took a bit to figure out on the software side, and all the stories on the format issues are true.Sony's customer support for this devices driver updates, software, and repair is very poor. It is very difficult to find an email address, phone #, or contact. I have seen other MP3 portable type devices that have a much more friendly support model. I think I'm pretty patient too, but considering what I paid for this I think it shouldn't be that hard.Also mind the battery door it breaks after normal use in my case (about 2 months after warranty). What is the kicker is the battery door holds the battery powering the device and you have to fix it somehow if you want to use the device. Mind you the repair Sony wants to charge is like $59.95 (w/o parts) so at that rate you may be able to buy a cheaper player!My end advice is if you find yourself reading all these review pay attention to the battery, software points. You are paying a lot of money for this, don't risk it on this one.
I do a lot of outdoor nature photography (ForestWander Nature Photography) and I really needed something that is light small and strong.I though I had found it with this ball mount. It was purchased with an SLR gorilla pod (because Amazon had the widget that said people who bought the gorilla pod also bought this) right before I went on a week long nature expedition.Unfortunately, when I connected this to the gorilla pod the tightening screw hits the mounting platform of the gorilla pod. Glad that I tried this at home before going into the field.It really is not meant for an SLR (I use a canon 5d mark ii) but it may work ok with a point and shoot.If you are planning to use this with the gorilla pod, I would think again, it really does not work with that. I ended up just screwing the gorilla pod to the base of my camera when I needed to, which work just fine. But it would have been nice to use this with my main tripod and with the gorilla pod interchangeably.
had to return as it didnt work for SD card, first bad exp with amazon.
My first Coby 7" lasted 8 months until the picture failed - began to roll uncontrollably.My second Coby 7" lasted two months - it 'smoked'the back plastic panel - melting the plastic.The sound is atrocious - you must use a set of Computer powered speakers.The picture - when the set is working - is Brilliant - none better.
I bought this device to give wireless ability to a Mac G4 computer.It came with no Mac drivers and the web site where I was supposed to be able to get a Mac driver is no longer open.So it is just another piece of worthless junk too me.
Dear Sir or Madam,I have had an absolutely horrible experience with DVD Xpress from the very first time that I have tried to use it. Here are some points that have raised my blood pressure so many times:* Absolutely usually turns my computer into a non-responding, molasses machine, leaving me no choice but to reboot my machine--- after it hangs for minutes trying to end the malfunctioning Capwiz capturing program.* Hardware configuration of the device continually has to be reinstalled- After a freeze up episode when I am trying to record a movie, the computer often will erase any knowledge of the hardware. I have to unplug the device and repower it for it to be recognized.* Even after I do that there is no sureness that the program will act stable-ly. I have been able to record video before from this device before---- But I don't know how because an honest and solid 95% of the time I get nothing but complete instability, frozen Capwiz program, super slow contraction of my computer--- an absolute blood pressure raise.* I wish I had never!!! bought this product. And I feel bad too, because I got it for my Dad for his birthday. It has been an absolute waist to me--- and more than that, it has caused to us so much greif and wasted time. I am absolutely sorry that I bought this product.* I have tried updating the drivers and software for the related things that come with this product from ADS's webpage to disappointingly no avail.My computer information is this:I run Windows XP on a Dell Dimension 8100 machine with a decently fast processor and a lot of disk space-- a machine that normally has no similar problems than those I experience with this product.
The body is capable of producing great quality, razor sharp images. Sadly the same quality does not extend to the standard 18-55 kit lens, either mechanically or optically. For example...- The inner lens tube wobbles all over the place, which makes you wonder what is actually holding it in position.- Accurate manual focusing is impossible due to the amazingly poor design and build.- The lens mount is plastic.- The optics are shockingly poor. Don't expect sharp images, esp at the tele end. If you compare the optical performance of this lens to the Nikon std 18-55 kit lens, you could be forgiven for thinking that Canon are having a bit of a laugh. You can make up your own mind if you check out the "Reviews" section of the Photozone site (comes up via any of the search engines). Try opening two web browser sessions and size them down width ways so you can compare the two lenses side by side. I think you'll be shocked at what you see.So why does Canon ship such a poor lens as standard with this body? Beats me - its reputation is widely reported in mags and online. The sooner Canon discontinue the std 18-55 lens the better - it's absolute pap and has no place on a current day DSLR.My recommendation to anyone thinking of buying this camera is to buy the body and choose the lens separately. If you must have a Canon lens then the IS version of the 18-55 is infinitely better than the std (non-IS) 18-55 kit lens (in terms of the image quality it delivers anyway - mechanically it's not much better). Or, if you don't mind going down the third party lens route, you could opt for the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 - a cracking lens that really does justice to the superb quality and design of the body. Which to choose? The Canon IS 18-55 is cheaper, while the Tamron 17-50 is faster and significantly better in terms of image quality (sharper into the image corners and sharper at the tele end too).Happy hunting. :-)
I gave this product 1 star based on problems I have encountered with one I bought for my in-laws. (See previous review). In fairness, I have to say that after I e-mailed a complaint to Landel, their customer service people have gone beyond the call of duty to try and help. Still don't have the mailbug operating yet, but I am hopeful. Apparently the one I bought had a problem and somehow got electrically fried (it was connected to a surge protector along with a phone and answering machine. None of the other applicances suffered any harm, but the mailbug was zapped. A customer service rep said there have been problems like this recently.) Anyway, everything I've heard about mailbugs in service is positive. The service department is really trying to help and I think it will pay off soon.
1. What you see in the viewfinder is not what comes out in the photo. Photos where I center the image in the viewfinder consistently come out left of center in the image.2. All of my photos are dark in the corners. Some photos look like they're framed by this darkness, with a roundish image visible in the middle.This camera is unacceptable.
It's probably a little late to say this now, but I found this, which was my first LCD monitor, to be very disappointing. At first I loved it, it was a state-of-the-art 17" LCD when I got it new, no dead pixels, just great. But after six months it started having random fritzing-out issues. Very likely a bad capacitor in the internal power supply. I was never satisfied with dealing with ViewSonic warranty service, and I have since moved on, but I just happened across the reviews here and wanted to give my two cents as another very disillusioned ViewSonic customer.
For starters, Do not buy this or any cheap digital Camera. Spend at least 200 for a good camera. You'll get what you pay for.Here's the story: I had a friend visit from another country, and I snapped many shots. Not only did the quality stink, but, The battery power drains very quickly(using NIMH batteries, which last longer than alkaline.) The camera functions are so slow, that if you accidently press the wrong sequence of buttons while waiting for camera to load properly, you lose the entire storage of pictures. I was fuming mad to see my storage disappear with the error &quot;No Photos.&quot;Also, the LCD display is so small, it's almost pointless to use. Word to the wise.... If you've already bought this camera, GET A COMPACTFLASH MEMORY MODULE(64mb or higher.) That's going to run you at least 45Bucks (See, price going up already) But, the benefit of an external memory module is that you can take it out and put it into a Digital Memory reader. Remember: Avoid this camera like the plague. Personally, I'm looking at a Sony or a Nikko camera.(With digital video included)
Ordered this memory and then found it is not the product that is stated in the desctiption. Wasted my money. Should have known better.
The cable simply does not work. It's a fake. Buyers beware. Avoid at all costs. Do not purchase. Don't waste your money.
Cannot place phone within 5 inches of phone without getting extreme feedback and buzzing. Pointless to even plug phone in with the loud buzzing. Starts buzzing when product is even turned on and the phone is anywhere near it.
I did receive w out of three items I purchased throughAmazon.com however, I never received the HDMI cable.I ordered all three items at the same time.I would like my HDMI cable or my money back.I have heard nothing but good things from friends andCo-workers about buying through Amazon. I hope thisIncidence does not deter me from making purchases inthe future.Sincerely,Nicole
maybe im not using it right or something is wrong with my laptop cause when I hooked this up to my tv from my inspiron 6000 I had no picture...I think I'm gonna try again with another TV but I was very dissapointed
I have owned a Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue for over two years. The mouse eats batteries and is very prone to freezes and is not precise. My recommendation is do not buy this product, or if you have one, put it in the garbage and upgrade. Anything else will likely be better than this mouse, at any price! I am happy I got rid of mine and you will too. If you own one, you will know what I am saying.
This has to be a product of the BOSE-interns, This is my first time being dissatisfied by BOSE and I own allot of Bose products. Whats wrong with this product is that if you are an active person going to use this at the gym DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT buy this earphones, most of my workout is spend trying to plug back into my ears with the free accessories provided by Bose it still doesn't help just frustrating. The sound quality is great but you wont be able to enjoy the sound as it falls out of your ear.Linked to free accessorieshttps://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_HEADPHONE_SUPPORT_EVENT
was pleased with the cable modem...it was as stated and pictured. Motorola was one recommended to me and it is working fine.
this monster product and most- if you like to listen to your ipod with a little or alot of static in back ground then you will like.
This cam is easy to use and cheap but there are too many other drawbacks. I have a Macbook Pro and the software runs extremely slow. The videos are a pain to edit and the picture and sound quality stinks. I can get way better results using the icam on my laptop. A lousy zoom and double A batteries round out the mess. Even the aluminum foil-like case on the camera is garbage. It was dented and scratched the first day it was used. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more money to get a standard digital camera with the option to take short video clips. Or better yet a digital camcorder so you can more easily edit, burn, and save high quality videos.
I bought this player for my elderly dad, however, the buttons on this player are so small that my dad cannot use it without help. The antenna for the radio is not very strong - I was hoping he could listen to am radio but it gets no reception. Very disappointing for the price.
I just received the earphones and tried it with my i-pod. The sound quality , the design and the overall quality is far below what I had expected. First of all, it does not sit on my neck, it keeps falling down my ears. My old ugly earbuds were much better in terms of sound quality. You dont feel the bass. there is something wrong with this stuff. i may return it soon.
This product was great! For a month. Then it stopped working. I contacted philips and was very impressed when they said, "no problem, send it to us and we'll get a replacement out to you right away."Unfortunately, the "replacement" was a completely different model without the swivel screen. I have no use for a portable dvd player that doesn't have a closeable screen as I know that the exposed screen will get scratched up and destroyed in short order.I contacted philips again and they said, "read your warranty, it says we can send you "the most comparable model available" We don't have any swivel screen models available, so that's what you got."I told them that I have absolutely NO use for a portable dvd player with an exposed screen and they said "read your warranty...." I asked if I could get a refund. "No" Can I pay the difference to get a higher model with a swivel screen. "No, but you can of course buy a complete new one at full price".I bought two of these, the first one failed right out of the box, but luckily I was able to take that one back to the store where I bought it.I will never buy another Philips product if I can at all help it.
The sound is great (for the price) but it is very uncomfortable ... the fitting is awkward. Also, the cord is too short. I bought them to be used while writing code on a PC; but alas the code is very short: I have put the PC on a prop to use the earphones.
This is a nice case to protect your valuable PDA however, it has several flaws which make it difficult to justify.First, the spring on the outside is weak and the plastic piece that houses the spring breaks very easily. It happened to my case as well as my wifes. Secondly, the case makes it very difficult to seat in the cradle for Hot Sincs.I would recommend the titanium case which costs around $100. It is lighter, folds behind the pilot for easier cradle seating and not to mention, more durable.
Today, the second of our twin units (bought at Amazon in 2009, 2 years 6 months ago) failed. Within 3 weeks of each other. That smacks of planned obsolesence. The units worked fine until - nothing,one yellow light (#5) and the rest blank. Resetting did nothing. I trust d-link and they have good products (we have 6 other of their components here) but this switch is NOT reliable. Sorry D-link.
Within the first six months we had to replace it twice and it has been the worst experience. I asked them to substitude this product for something else but they said it is not their policy. My advice - get HP and stay away from this product.
I absolutely do not recommend this item...I am pretty handy with small electronics and fixing things. All of the included tools broke off on the first use...I had to resort to small metal screwdrivers, which also broke. These Ipods are not meant for the consumer to access at ALL!! I now have a completely disfigured rear panel(wont snap back on), a broken connector port(wont plug in) and the list goes on...End result= Destroyed $350 Ipod classic 80gb. USE EXTREME CAUTION WITH THIS KIT!!!
I had been very happy with this player until is just quit working in the middle of my run. I turned it on, the sound was off - like it was coming from somewhere other than the ear buds. Two minutes into the song, the sound is just a dull hum and that's the end of the story. I tried to re-set it by taking the batteries out, no luck. I tried to work with it through the computer, but the driver for it wouldn't even recognize it. The manual is lacking, it says replace the battery and if that doesn't work pay to mail it back for repairs. Thankfully I was able to return it for a full refund and now I'm searching for a more reliable player. I had only used it about 5 times when this happened. I'm very disappointed.
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.
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.
My mother desired to copy her old VHS tapes to DVDs, so we got this recorder because it was so cheap. Well, you get what you pay for, as they say.After spending two hours recording from VHS, we "finalized" the disc, but the recorder shortly thereafter said "disc error." Despite this error, the recording seemingly worked out. I was able to play the movie on my computer, but the disc was indeed messed up, as I was unable to copy it due to a cyclic redundancy check error late in the recording.So, we tried again. We recorded basically the same thing again, and attempted to finalize again... disc error! But this time, it didn't seem to work at all, and I was still able to edit the contents, so I resolved to try a higher quality piece of media than I'd been using. That didn't happen, though, as all my work was lost when I attempted to switch out the blank DVD+R for another. This disc is officially only playable with the DVD recorder; my computer thinks it's blank.Frustrated by all this wasted time, I attempted a much smaller project. This time I made a disc that was just a few minutes long (what a waste of a DVD!). It seemed to be a success, as I was able to play it in my computer and even rip it so I could edit it with DVD-creating software on my computer.With that success, I thought maybe the disc error could be avoided by not filling such a large amount of the disc as we'd been doing, so I lowered the quality level (but still above VHS) and embarked on yet another large project of copying VHS tapes to the DVD. I spent all afternoon doing it, and finalized the disc... success!...Or not. I wished to be able to take this disc to my computer (using the Nero suite), rip it, and splice the video data to get rid of static and other stuff that inevitably got recorded onto the disc. That is seemingly impossible, because the "chapters" of the DVD, save for the last one we recorded, are nowhere to be found. I can play the DVD on my computer and access everything on it, but only the latest chapter seems to have been put on the disc in a standard manner. I have no idea why this is, but it is.There are plenty of other things wrong with this recorder. As others have mentioned, the remote is irresponsive, with evenly spaced buttons all the same size; I always find myself hitting the wrong button. The interface is counterintutive, too; I regularly had to study the remote for several minutes to try to figure out what button would take me to the menu I wanted to go to since they obviously couldn't put a button legend on the screen. And in addition to all that and the created DVDs being barely recognizable to the Nero recoding software, there appears to be no way to seek on a standard DVD player; you can rewind and fast forward, and that's it!This product is an abomination. You really get what you pay for. If you want a standalone DVD recorder, get something a little more expensive; at least it might work.
I don't know if this speaker is any good or not, but don't try to buy it from here. I tried twice and both times about 4 days after I had ordered it (and the first time ordered the matching satellite speakers) I received an e-mail from Amazon saying it was currently out of stock so they were cancelling my order and I should try again later. Well I checked back a week or so later and it showed in stock but the same thing happened after I ordered it. I sent an e-mail to Parts Express (who is actually the seller, not amazon) and they said it had been discontinued (they also said they had no record of my order...strange). Anyways now I'm stuck with the satellite speakers with no matching center. By the way I haven't seen the center speaker in stock anywhere else since.
My experience with this product and trying to get it to work was a nightmare. Five wasted days dinking around with it. I talked to support at Belkin 4 times and each time they could not give me an answer that would get me up and running. First off they gave me outdated software (ulead video studio 6) and i found out that version 11 is out. The manuel was quite confusing too, just not enough clarification and explaining. For example the instructions said gout out of the audio jack from your sound card and into the from of my VVCR player's inputs. That baffled me. I already was running out of the S-video jack of the VCR and into thier transfer device and into my USB. Should it not be audio out of the VCR to audio in of the sound card? SOmeone has got to explain the reasoning behind that backwards logic. Even the people at Belkin were reading from the manual and told me to do that. I had to return this item. Maybe the software was having a conflict with the computer. Could not they have offered to send the latest version? It was all a bad experience. I have no time to waste but Belkin wasted my time. If I would have gotten it to work i was told there would be sync problems anyway. I tried spending as little as I could but you get what you pay for. I had to go out and spend 200 to get a good one. I recommend the ADVC 55.by canopus. MY transferring of my VHS tapes to DVD is very important and the quality has to be there.
I bought this machine over a year ago and I have finally had it. Every time I want to use it I have to clean it. Sometimes I have to clean it multiple times and I'm still not satisfied with the print quality. Its a huge waste of time and money. The replacement cartridges are not cheap. I don't print a huge volume but I'm constantly having to replace since all the ink is used up on the print quality check sheet. I've printed out enough of those print check sheet to wallpaper a room. I never had this problem with my HP and the ink seemed to last more than twice as long.I saw this problem in the reviews before I bought but was swayed by the number of good reviews. I haven't had any problems with jams or using it with XP though. Scanner and fax are both easy to use. Just wish I could get a decent print quality out of it.
Used it on a recent photo tour of Italy and maybe one out of 30 shots were good enough to save and use. It is simply too much ND.
Player freezes up.I purchased this player recorder for my wife at Best Buy.She is very pleased with the recorder function and how easy it is toconvert VHS to DVD.But, after about an hour or so of playing a DVD the player momentarily freezes up.I tried different factory recorded DVDs.I paid $50 for the best Buy warranty. I took it back to Best Buy for repair.After They had it for 2 weeks they called us to inform us that they had to send it to Sony. 2 weeks after that we were informed that it was ready for us to pick up.Best Buy said that Sony replaced the"Loader". We got it home, after being in repair for a month. The problem was still there! After playing a DVD for about an hour it intermittently locks up. I am very frustrated.
This volume control dramatically reduced to amount of bass that goes through it. I tried it with multiple systems and each one of them sounded better without the volume control.
Trying to deal with Customer Servce at Logitech is not satisfying. I tried to deal with a problem for 2 weeks and never got closure. If I were to consider purchasing it again-considering hindsight-I would not.I finally got the problem solved the third week. It was something the first person I talked to should have known.
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 wish I were able to give -5 stars. No not waste money or time on this useless product. Will not work and support is non-exist. No phone number, only a "we will get back to you" website. Sent 3 messages, no word back. Beware, if you buy junk software and open the package, you cannot return it. $50 down the drain.
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
I have had a tape adapter for my iPod since way back when they used to cost $5 and WORK. Finally the wires frayed after 5 years so I had to buy a new one and was horrified to see they are now $20+!I went with this model because it was inexpensive but a good brand name. This adapter absolutely sucks. It constantly reverses directions in the tape deck of my car so that you have pauses in the music every 30 seconds. Don't waste your money on this one.
5 hrs batt.!!!!!!! it just 2.5 hrs did I pay half price ?
no itrip, no ipod. toughskin is not good for that reason
it buys the filters 58mm UV and polarizer , and for my surprise they arrived both with a ray in the glass! , they are of VERY BAD QUALITY, costs much to lompiar them, I have others of smaller quality and the polvopor almost does not stick they, I do not recommend them are very bad and above they came failed
I've recently upgrated from ME to XP Prp and found that this scanner is not working (not recognized) under Windows XP. Microtek doesn't seem to have specific drivers fron WIN XP, only for WIN 2000, 98, and 95. Although I did purchase this scanner about 2 years ago, I never had problems with it under Win ME.
i bought this item had it for about two weeks the all of a sudden in order to get the mouse to move i have to wiggle and shake it... and in order to click only the left button i had to like tap it multiple times just to get it to hit the button...and then the most recent problem which caused me to go and buy new is if i did not have the mouse at the perfect angle for the receiver it would loose its signal i am not sure if there was some sort of damage during shipmen or what but i have never had a mouse before do that would not recommend the product but the seller has great service..fast shipping
Honestly, perhaps the most pathetic mouse I have ever handled. And I'm surprised. I did a lot of research before buying it, and was expecting a good mouse. I have used the Logitech MX 1000, the very best mouse they have ever made bar-none, and the LX7, not a bad mouse either, but I lost the receiver for it, and needed a new one.So, the main issue with this mouse. Control. You have none. The thing just bounces all over the show with a mind of its own. Scrolling is a total and complete joke. There's a profound lack of consistency in anything the mouse does. You should be able to get used to a mouse to the point that you know exactly what hand movement is needed to click any spot on your screen. Not with this mouse, it's all guess work. Clicks often don't register, and when clicking and dragging, the cursor often just stays still as you're dragging the mouse.So this mouse is going back today. Sorry Amazon, not your fault, but if you sell a crappy item, you're asking for it.And yes, I do find it odd that all these reviews are so good here. Perhaps they are Windows PC users who are simply not use to the level of control and pin-point accuracy we ARE used to on the Mac.
You get what you pay for. The price was very attractive. It was shipped from Hong Kong on the slow boat. When it finally arrived I was disappointed with the quality. The light diffusing lens would not stay put. No problem. A drop of super glue will solve this. Worked fine for a couple days. After that it would not emit enough light to see anything. Don't waste your money.
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.
The mouse itself isn't bad. Good luck finding a surface that it likes though. I have tried 2 different mouse pads, my desk, and a piece of paper. The mouse only likes the paper. It's very selective about which surface you use. I do NOT recommend this mouse.
I wasnt satisfied with the product It arranged the tv channels in its own order picture quality is good but the sound is too low and I reallySabrent SBT-TVFM TV Tuner/Video Capture/FM Radio PCI Card with Remote Controlhave too press my ears too the speakers too hear. Some channels appeared plank despite running the scan. I am not satisfied with this product.
I've noticed a few positive reviews for the MFC5200C, and all I have to say is - we'll talk in a few months and see if you still feel that way.The machine was good for me for several reasons - multi-function, fair print quality (if you don't need photos), and moderate printing speed. However, after 21 months of low volume usage (5 print/copy per day), I got the dreaded "Machine Error 41". That is essentially the death dirge (the printer head needs replacing). The repair cost is $164, which when compared to the cost of the machine is a "no-brainer" solution -- don't!I've talked to a couple of technicians in my area, and they said that I am not alone in my Brother problem. If you want my opinion about this particular Brother product, I say buy if you have the expectation to replace it every two years. If you are planning on keeping it longer, then go elsewhere.
Today I got home from school and saw the package I opened it, and there it was My first MP3 player yeah i was excited but not for long. I carefullly read all intructions and let it charge for the 5 hours for maximum battery life, then installed the software. After I installed the software I went ahead and got the 3 avalible updates,BIG mistake. After the updates installed I looked at the LCD screen and it had a message that read UPGRADER i went to the RIO website and found out what i was suppose to do to fix this error. It told me to reset the player, so I did it automatically turned off then I turned it back on and the message still said UPGRADER! This pisses me off I work my but off mowing yards just so i can buy a piece of crap that supossedly is "like-new" condition. If like- new means broken then i guess i got what i paid for. Whatever you do Don't purchase this mp3 player, it sucks. I haven't had time to return it but as soon as I get home from school tomorrow i'll be gettin my mula back in my back pocket!
I bought this phone after using a 900mhz plantronics product and am very disappointed. It is basically useless since I only use this working from home and need to be on my computer simultaneously. Using this headset disconnects my wireless network. Not the quality you expect from Plantronics.
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.
Hello.The RCA dvd recorder only recieved two fuzzy stations and in spanish only.I dont speak spanish.I could not get it to record any station.It did play my pre recorded dvds.Its just about worthless.
I really liked this TV until about 18 months of ownership. I was watching a recorded show, heard a click from inside the unit and the screen went black. It still had sound, but the screen just went black - all inputs were also showing no picture!
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.
I did not get a better reception than the 4 years old SMC router. My son also complained about me paying so much for this piece of crap when comparing to the SMC router that I owned for more than 4 years.Every now and then I had to reset this router ever after upgrading to the latest firmware. After several months, it finally died and I couldn't get it up anymore, i.e. never able to get to the http admin home page.Luckily, it has 3 years warranty, instead of getting a refurbished one of the same model, Linksys is sending me a refurbished WRT600N which suppose to me more expensive than the WRT350N. Not sure if it is sure but that's what the email said.But I am not so excited about getting the WRT600N either. Based on the review from other people, the WRT600N does not seem to be any better. Linksys has been selling good quality products but I am disappointed about the WRT350N. In this case, I do not recommend it to anyone.
Everything about this listing says Canon Fx-2. However, you receive a "Ikon" facsimile cartridge, not a "Canon FX-2". I have ALWAYS used the factory toner, and that may be why my office fax machine has lasted over 15 years without any service needed. I WILL be sending these back!
Ordered one and got the wrong item, the usa female plug looked like India female plug,there is no way the us pin from us devices would enter in this female part.Returned the item to Amazon returns center.
Received this in January this year (from Amazon). Worked fine until last month, then the same "PROTECTION" problem as described by others cropped up. I called Toshiba customer service, and as it's under the 1 year warranty, parts are covered, but labor for the repair will cost me $100 - $150. I wrote to Toshiba to point out that it's obviously a model-wide defect as evidenced below... we'll see what their customer service is like. If I get a good response, I might be willing to give Toshiba the benefit of the doubt next time. Maybe they got stuck with a bad batch of parts from a supplier or maybe they are second-sourcing the whole system from a remanufacturer and putting their label on it. We'll see.Yes, while it worked, it was great value for the money; I was happy with it... but the money apparently didn't buy good enough components, firmware, or what have you. Sure, high-end audiophiles will scoff that "you get what you pay for" but that argument doesn't fly with today's very reliable components, even though they might be lower end inexpensive ones. And a large manufacturer such as Toshiba should be able to absorb the cost of this kind of repair to maintain a good brand name.
This PCI card is easy to install, and so is the software. The interface of the software is also good. However, the cable connecting the antenna and the card is too short, making it difficult and often impossible to find a good location for the antenna to have stable strong signal. This is especially true if the PC is located under a desk. The cable is too short for the antenna to reach the desk. My desk has metal legs, which may interfere with the wireless signals. I used this card for a year and was often irritated by the need for tweaking the position of antenna to get stable signal. Since PCs are not to be moved around, if possible, installing a network cable will be a far better solution than wireless. I finally bought an RJ45 crimper, connectors, and cat5e bulk cable (for about $80 total) to connect several rooms to my router. I wish I had done this at the beginning to save the money on this card.
Firstly my ipod never stops freezing and i have to reset it about 3 times when ever I use it! The battery last for about 1 hour and my older sister just got hers today and charged it for over 4 hours and it isnt working properly already. I highly recomend u DO NOT by a ipod mini they are usless pieces of junk that should be put in the dump!
I worked for 3 days and then failed. Please let me know how do I return this item.
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.
I agree with the many other users who have experienced the "Condensation, Operation Paused" defect on their JVC GR-xxxx. Despite numerous others reporting this problem, JVC says its not a recognized problem. I would disagree - it is a recognized problem, but its your problem, not theirs.
I have been looking for a way to eliminate costly batteries for my Olympus camera, as I take a lot of pictures of products I sell at home.This adaptor works like a charm! Only wish it had a longer cord (4ft).
Works great with my HTPC, easy to navigate ,lightweight, long battery life. Only thing missing is back lighting in keyboardUPDATE This was a great keyboard until the connectivity issue started and the mouse starting freezing and the letters works when it wants to which is not when I want it too. for the price I am very disappointed time to return and keep looking
The S9000 fits perfectly in the case. Too bad the case has no strap and no belt loop. Apparently, the camera strap is supposed to function as the case strap also. Too bad the camera strap is extremely short, made for very small people. So, instead of returning it and using a generic case that would not protectthe camera as well, I will adapt the case to work for me. I will get a bigger aftermarket strap for the camera. I can take the case to my seamstress and have a belt loop sewn on. It will work but only after extensive modification. Great camera design so it's odd that the case appears to have been designed by someone who has never used a camera before.
All i have to say is that mine worked for about a year and all of a sudden quit reading my discs. I took it in and paid $20 just to be told it would cost $185 more to replace the laser lens that went "sour." I will never buy from panasonic again. I bought one of there portable cd/mp3 players 5 months ago and treat it like a baby and it doesn't even work as good as it use to brand new. Panasonic can go $%!# themselves. I hope no one else ever buys another panasonic product in their life.
I was really excited the day I got this burner, but I wasn't expected so many problems for so many hours. It's probably a compatibility issue with Windows XP, but why is this the case if it's a new product? The company has no helpful troubleshooting documents or services, the software they give you is unnecessary, and I'm just getting madder and madder just thinking about how long it took to figure out it wasn't going to work! Don't buy it if you have Windows XP.
I purchased a quantity of 5 of these cables. I was disappointed to find that each of them performed poorly on every device I connected them to. This isn't the first time i've purchased discount HDMI cables on amazon either, so I felt like i knew what I was getting myself into. I tested on an xbox 360 and a Mac Mini 2011 model both connected to a 32'' LCD tv, and a separate monitor. Both devices performed as expected with a known good hdmi cable but had numerous display problems on these cables. These problems included artifacting, blurring, the screen making strange color combinations and showing scan line like behavior. I tried each cable in succession and found each one to be defective, no big deal they were cheap. I didn't see that a lot of other people were experiencing issues with these either so it may have just been a bad batch didn't make it through quality control
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
The item came with missing parts. The company then tried to make me go thru hoops to discourage me from getting the missing parts.They finally told me the part was back ordered and told me they would send it.Four weeks later and I have nothing and by the way Amazon said it was not their problem.I will never purchase on Amazon again.
I bought this in Dec of '04 as I run a lot and thought it would be cool to track distance / pace / time. The sensor fell off my shoe as I was running only three weeks after I bought it. The mounting braket is in new condition and has not loosened up. It is a bad design.I called Nike to get a replacement (after all, I barely used it 10 times!). They told me they do not sell the sensor as a spare part. They gave me an RMA number and asked that I send it back to their warranty / repair center to get a replacement. They sent the box back to me as is without even putting a note on it.Another note is that the sound volume on it is too low (I had other models before which were fine).My recommendation: Go buy a real MP3 player. Don't waste your money on this one.
I bought this as a birthday gift for my sister as her first DVD player. I figured it would be an ok player to last a short time until she could afford one on her own. Unfortunately it had problems playing about 1/2 of the movies we tried in it. It would frequently freeze up on a frame for a few moments before continuing, or lock up on that frame altogether without continuing. The latter happend on the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition. When it did lock up, very often it would take a long time for the remote control or the front panel buttons to respond again, such as to go back to the main menu or even eject the disk. The same disks had no problems playing in another DVD player, so it was definitely the players fault. I'm exchanging this one for a different brand.
This 3M Copy Holder is almost good; half-baked design and cheesy construction make it a bad deal,even at amazon's deep discount. (The MSLP is absurdly high!) There are several different ways tobreak the copy area, as it is made of very thin transparent plastic. The legs are weighted, butwould be far more stable with some sort of crossbar installed between them...this could certainlybe done by someone who is reasonably handy. The holding device is nothing but a thin elastic heldby two sliding plastic pieces which will also break easily. Replacing the elastic shouldn't be tough,which is good, because it's definitely not going to stand up to heavy use- maybe not even light use.Replacing the two holders, though, is probably next to impossible. Why weren't some extras included?It must be said that the few books and catalogs I used for testing were held open pretty well.This product is not designed for very thick books, however. It's also not designed for long-termuse. Why pay this price for such an inadequate unit? There must surely be better ones available.Those who need a sturdy copy holder for heavy duty everyday use are hereby urged to avoid this one.Shame on 3M for peddling this junk- one would expect far better from such a company...right?
It seems like the glass filter moves around. Is it suppose to do this?
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.
You people are business noobs. What idiot is going to pay for software that should be included to operate the hardware at optimum performance.I bought from another company that DOES include software.Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
The camera cannot be used as the Twain drivers are not compatible with any computers I have found. I have attempted to contact the company with no response, except for a &quot;Thanks for writing&quot; message.What I meant to be a fun gift for a friend has turned into an irritating and embarrassing waste, due to the company's lack of assistance.My advice? Don't buy this item
Like 15 people before me, this product does not work at all. Looking over the reviews it seems to work for about a quarter of the people who buy it. My guess is that those of us having issues with it are using longer cables (I have to 6 ft, and one 8 ft optical cable) whereas those who don't have problems are using shorter cables and therefore less signal is lost. One would think that these limitations would be explained in the product description.
Just about the only thing good about this unit is how easy it is to setup.This AP is not worth paying extra for. I have personally demoted this "business class" AP to home use...which sadly doesn't even perform well in such conditions where multiple wireless stations are present in the environment (as with all multi-dwelling unit/condos)...even when it is literally less than 20 ft away. Contant constant connect/disconnects make it extremely unreliable.The "auto-cell" feature, which was a major reason for purchase, is deprecated. New firmware doesn't even have it (non-existent in the v2 release of this product).I'm not saying this unit doesn't work, it does, but it offers nothing more than a standard AP costing much much less. There are some features such as VLANs and maybe if that's a key requirement, then it can work for you (v2 models).However, if you're looking for performance/reliability basics in "harsh" environments, you will do just as good, or poorly, with any other "standard" home use AP.
Just a warning that for this particular item, &quot;usually ships withing 1 to 2 weeks&quot; actually means, &quot;expect 'order delayed' e-mails for 6 months.&quot; I finally bailed out since I have since graduated from college--and I needed the pen for a midterm!
I had the same experience as the majority of other reviewers here - the UPS shut itself down for no apparent reason. The battery appears to be healthy, there is no overload, and no power spikes occurred. In any case, a properly engineered UPS would never drop protected equipment when utility power is present. This is a piece of junk that caused the very problem it is supposed to prevent.
Got this camera as gift and after 3 months this camera was not producing good pictures, most of the pictures are fade or like blurr.
You end up with a circle view of the inside of the adapter at wide angle. Olympus should thread the end of the lens. This solution is ridiculous.
I was stoked to order this transmitter and was SO disappointed at the sound quality and static. It is definitely not worth the purchase. i'm super bummed.
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.
I bought two of these to try and cool off a GTX 295 video card which was running at about 76 degrees Celsius under load (10 minutes of GTA4). I flipped the bracket on one of them so that the fan intake would pull hot air off of the card. It would have been nice if they had made the brackets easier to flip - there's these little plastic tabs that you have to bend inwards with a screwdriver or something. The tabs also won't fit back into their slots when you flip the bracket. Luckily the bracket grips the plastic fan housing pretty well, even without the little tabs to secure it. I didn't have to glue it or anything.I installed one on each side of the video card, with one PCI slot in between each fan and the card. I ran GTA4 for 10 minutes only to find there was no difference in temperature. The card got up to about 76C and stayed there. I tried installing the fans directly next to the video card, and let my computer cool down so I could run another test. After 10 minutes of GTA4, the video card was actually running a couple degrees hotter than without the PCI fans next to it (80C).I think this fan could be effective if your chassis has limited cooling (only one or two exhaust fans) and you are having trouble keeping the ambient temperature in the chassis down. It does not seem to be intended to cool a specific piece of hardware (and if that is the intention, Adaptec failed). I'll probably keep them installed with one PCI slot between them and the video card, because returning them would be a waste of time and money.
Despite all warnings by previous reviewers, I went ahead and bought this CD player thinking that I'd have better luck. But, as with previous reviewers, the CD player motor broke within the first two weeks of use. After the first two weeks, it refused to play, constantly listing "Read" in its display. With some tinkering, I figured out that you could continue to play a CD if you "jump start" it yourself by: a) quickly spinning the CD manually, and b) closing the lid and pressing Play while the CD is still going. Apparently, the motor is just no good on cold starts after the first few weeks. In total, I've been able to play about 4 CDs on this before it broke.I never used the tape feature, but the radio seems to work as well as any low-quality small radio would work. The appearance of the player is stylish, and it's a nice small size.If, like me, you're looking to buy a cheap CD player, please heed the warnings of multiple reviewers. I disregarded, and ended up hitting the same issues as they did. Beware!
Do not waste your time and money.My unit will not even turn on.It is 14 months old and has been nothing but trouble,
Decent price, although I am sure a percentage is INCLUDED for MR BILL GATES and the REDMOND conglomerate. Does the job, but if you are not going to use the MOUSE for a while, make sure to disconnect the battery...ALSO it DOES take up 1 of your precious USB ports
I used it once and when I went to recharge my cell phone in Paris it didn't work at all causing me to have to call the states with my credit card and costing a small fortune- Horrible product!
These binoculars are impressive looking but they lack the finesse of smaller units.The weight is more than the small single mounting post (or most camera tripods for that matter) can handle.When you try to focus the eyepieces, the binoculars shake wildly - there is just no way to hold them steady.The inter-pupillary adjustment is EXTREMELY hard to change but it probably has to be that way due to the extreme weight.In the daylight, these binoculars offered less to see than a good pair of 10 x 50's. The field of view is sort of an annoying tunnel vision - about like looking through two sections of pipe. With the Focus adjustment mounted on the individual eyepieces, focusing is difficult at best.The night sky did offer up some interesting galaxies and the image quality was pretty good -but you can forget about using the tripod - you will likely be lying on your back - hand holding these HEAVY binoculars looking straight up.Are these binoculars worth the money? Optically - probably yes. Function - probably not.I returned mine and will be looking for an actual telescope with a right-angle eyepiece..... Why?Think about this: When your binoculars are pointed upward at the sky at a 45 degree angle - your head has to be tilted back at the same angle.A telescope with a right-angle eyepiece will offer much more comfortable viewing.
I received the wrong product from the vendor and had some trouble getting a refund. But I finally did get the refund, so I am satisfied.
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
When I connect this cable to my DVD/VCR the VCR will not play. When I connect this cable to my TV there is snow on the lower frequency channels when watching TV. I have disconnected it and thrown it into my old cables drawer. I may use it again if I only wish to watch DVDs.
I bought this machine to replace a Sportrak made by the same company 2 years ago. I liked the features of the unit itself: larger screen, much brighter, better battery. It's main problem is that it is not compatible with a large library of software maps (Mapsend) made by the same company that I had purchased for the Sportrak. There was no bridging software to make the images compatible. You are basically forced to buy the same maps again at a higher price. That seemed unfair to me so I returned it.
It worked fine for its purpose for a few weeks. Then one day it just stopped working. So that's a bummer. Definitely wouldn't recommend.
While the hard case has protected my palm from a couple of falls onto hard pavement, it obviously wasn't designed by the same folks who designed the cradle. Moreover it has a fundamental design flaw that I find extremely frustrating: you can only put the palm in one way -- so that it opens in typical book fashion. In other words, the slider on the hard case will only go into the slot on the left edge of the palm. This is caused by two features of the front face: it is slightly deeper, and it has milled areas for the buttons. How hard would it have been to make the case symmetric so you could mount the palm the other way?Why I would like to mount the palm the other way? Well, the obvious way to mount it is the way the case is designed for: book style. The less obvious but *superior* way for a right-handed person is to have the case mounted in the right edge slot. This makes it much easier to hold the palm with your left hand, and in addition it allows you to operate the palm with your right hand solo by holding the open face of the case against your knee. If you are right-handed and don't believe me, try putting the palm in the hard case slider into the right slot so it opens from the back. (You can install it this way; it just won't close properly because of the flawed design.) Now open it, grab the stylus in your right hand, put the right flap of the case on your knee, and put your hand down on it to hold it. You'll see how much easier it is to operate. Now try holding the palm in your left hand and you'll see that it's easier to operate in this fashion also.Now don't misunderstand me to be saying the case should be designed for right-handed people. I'm saying it should be designed so that you can mount the palm from either side so that both right- and left-handed people can use it comfortably. The current design is better for southpaws. I guess there's some sort of poetic justice there.
It was a OK price, but bad quality. After I used it for about 2 weeks, the tray of the DVD player stopped working! Glad Amazon refunded my money.
These cameras work great in well-lit conditions. However, these are worthless as &quot;Securicams&quot; as the package labels them, since they can't even see my front porch from my front window (3 feet away) with the porch light on at night. I bought two of these and I regret it. Look for at least one of them on eBay soon. Also, they don't support WPA.
The product does NOT fit the Manfrotto tripods, or in other words it fits WITHOUT the head which is useless to buy and waste of money.
Didn't work, sent it back, gave bad feedback. The guy at the Samsung Mall said he'd send me a "free gift" of a Samsung MP3 player if I withdrew the bad feedback, so I did. Would you believe he sent me a bean? It was in a can that was so difficult to open I came very close to slicing my hand open. I thought it was some trendy way to send the MP3 player, but just a bean. Gee... ya think I'll order anything from this guy again? NO!
Do not order this if you are looking for the receiver. It is only the home kit.
Initially very excited to receive this product. Upon installing product and finishing calibration process, had a green tint to my monitor. After reading through all of the many reviews here on Amazon.com and via Google, I discovered that the "green" cast caused by this product was a very common issue.I called Pantone today to see if they had any solutions and was advised very promptly to contact Amazon to return the product. I was informed that the huey PRO product had been canceled and it was recommended by Pantone that I purchase the XRite ColorMunki product instead. Apparently the ColorMunki product replaced the inferior and problem plagued hueyPRO product.XRite ColorMunki: [...]I'm not willing to spend $170 on ColorMunki yet so I guess I'll just have to go with the color calibration tools that come with my computer for the time being.Disappointing, but as long as I get my money back from Amazon.com, I'm all good!
I got this sharpener for my elementary students to use. I have designated responsible students as "The Pencil Sharpeners." Sadly enough within 2 months, these students would start with this electric sharpener and then move to the old fashioned crank model. They got tired of struggling to get a point on pencils with this 2 month old DULL electric sharpener. Sadly I have to admit that I bought one of these sharpeners once before, and it quickly wore out. Why did I buy it again? I'm a lowly paid teacher who can't afford to personally shell out $50 for worthless pencil sharpeners. Something tells me from the ratings that X-Acto knows they are ripping teachers off!
My Cyberhome CH-500 worked great for about three months. Now it refuses to properly mix audio on certain DVDs, typically leaving out the center channel, so no voices! This problem manifests itself no matter how the audio is connected-amplifier, receiver, or directly to tv. Not to mention that the player has the habit of switching on sub-titles by default.There's FAR too MANY reviews here on the CH-500 malfunctioning after your 30 day warranty expires. Consider this player to have the plague: Avoid it!
I have had my Logitech remote for over a year and my comments are as follows. The battery charges fine, but if you forget to put it in at night, it may not work in the morning. It frequently does not turn everything on or off properly, so I have to go to the help menu and answer several questions to get everything working properly. This probably happens half of the time that it is used. The worst problem that I have is that the 0 button works intermittently. I have had to pop the battery cover off a few times to reset the unit as it got locked up and nothing else would work. The battery cover is extremely hard to remove and I feel like I am ready to break the unit before it pops.Overall, I would not buy this unit again and not recommend it to anyone.
DO NOT BUY THIS DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME. I PURCHASED THIS ITEM AS A GIFT AND IT WAS BROKEN AND DENTED RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT. WESTINGHOUSE DOES NOT CARE ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, PLENTY OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS MAKE THESE.
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 replaced a linksys 10/100 switch with this one purely for gigabit speeds between my imac & a lacie 2big network raid. no such luck. transferring an 80gb itunes library should only take about 15min at gigabit throughput. but it takes 2.5 hours. i even wasted extra money on cat6 cables. activity monitor still says i'm getting 10megabytes/sec. shoulda just stuck with the linksys.by the way, checked carefully for high-pitched noises. i'd suggest the reviewer who complained of same had a defective sample.perhaps i too have a defective sample, given the inferior throughput to what's advertised ...UPDATE: took the lacie out of the equation. plugged my work laptop, one i know is capable of gigabit speeds 'cause the office network is that (and more). totally disappointing. tried a 2gb data file (a parallels vm image of my virtual windows machine). got about 8megabit/sec transfer speed. that file should have transferred in about a minute. i killed the transfer at about halfway after 8 minutes. it's the d-link. it's no gigabit, rather it's just garbage. unfortunately i've had it past the 30 day returns window. this is the second time i've been disappointed by a d-link product & the last time, too.
Beware of this false advertising scam! I ordered this toner cartridge which carries the picture and description of the genuine OEM article, but they sent a cheap "compatible" substitute!
I bought this product in january and in just one month the player started to fail reading DVDs. At the beginning it just happened from time to time, but as the time passed problems appeared more often, until becoming a real lottery and a matter of pure luck whether it played the DVDs or not. Now the player does not read any disk whatsoever. Maybe it is a good player, but it lacks reliability.
As a previous owner of Netgear RP114 router, it was only natural to upgrade to the FR114p. I wanted a router for the following reasons: 1) to network my family's computers, 2) to provide security for my network, 3) to play games, 4) print server. While the basic functionality of the router works as advertised, there are major issues with port forwarding for games and the print server.Simply put, port forwarding does not work. When trying to add new rules for port forwarding, the router would lock up and crash time after time. Also, if you wanted to forward more than one port to the same computer, the router would give you an error. The problem is fixed if you upgrade from v1.3 of the firmware to v1.4 but it is a beta version and not supported. In fact, by upgrading you actually lose functionality because the content filtering no longer works. Come on Netgear, you are supposed to fix bugs, not create new ones!!The print server is an after thought. Any time I cancelled a print job, the printer would hang and require a restart. After a call to Netgear support, they recommended turning off the spooling feature and printing directly. That works better, but now my computer is fully occupied with the print job until it is completed.I do not recommend this router. Why should you pay the extra money for features that dont work? Netgear has obviously released a product before it is ready. Read the forums at ... for more info. Save your money and get something that is tried and true like the RP114. I'm only sorry that I got rid of mine too soon.
My intent was to pipe music from my living room to my office (about 25 feet). The RCA RC970 Powerline Speakers seemed like a good idea that unfortunately failed in execution. I tried five different speaker locations in my office, and any combinations of power outlets that they would reach in those different locations, and none of them worked in stereo. One or the two speakers would not have signal either immediately or loose signal in moments. I spent dozen's of trips back and forth setting the different channels on the speakers and the base station trying to get a setup to work. I also experienced interference static at one setup position when the speaker was within two feet of my computer monitor. I would not recommend these speakers to anyone, however if your considering one speaker per room set to mono or using outlets in the same room as the base station than I could understand your considering them, for when I tested them in the same room that had the base station they functioned correctly. When the speakers worked the sound was good, better than any computer speaker systems I've heard although less that you could expect to hear from similarly priced speakers hard wired into your system.
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.
I loved this camera until it broke on the second day of my vacation in Japan (one month after the warranty expired of course). The part that broke was the motor that moved the lens, so I couldn't focus or zoom. I sent it back to Fuji to fix and they want to charge me [a lot] to evaluate the repair and over [even more] to fix it! Obviously it's cheaper to just buy a new camera.
I bought this AC adapter for my Compaq V2030 because it says it is compatbile, but the cord barely stays in the back of the computer. The slightest movement and it becomes disengaged. also the Adapter part is really really heavy and big. I wish I had just spent the money and bought the replacement from Best Buy or Compaq. Now the cord has stopped working entirely and I have no recourse. Don't by this. It's garbage that someone probably threw away and now they're selling it for way too much money. Just get the expensive cord.
Why oh why wouldn't they standardize connections for all their products?The threads on these antennea are too small for many Linksys routers; most notably the new WRT54GX.Their customer support could use an overhaul as well.
THIS CARD WILL NOT WORK FOR WINDOWS XP! PERIOD!!!This is old card! good for windows 95 or 98, if you have newer windows don't buy this card!!!Even the new drivers will not help!!
i have tried using this hub multuiple times and every time it either locks up my computer or freezes it till i unplug it. programs stop working or work slowly. i used it to connect external hard drives and a wireless mouse. the mouse did not work at all.
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.
I bought CyberHome CH-DVD 200 Progressive-Scan DVD Player. It is good DVD player for $29.00. This model does not play DVD +/- R you can not burn MP3 songs or video or JPEGs in to DVD +/- R and play in this player. The buttons on the player have to be pressed hard to function.It is JUST OK.
Why I bothered to finish this book (when I didn't even like any of the characters!) is a mystery to me... as is the ending of Tartt's book. I guess I hoped that Tartt would form some kind of dramatic conclusion or surprise ending. But the only surprise was that there was NO ending and the mystery was never solved! I'm sure not going to hang around for a sequel. As a lover of literature, I usually come away from any book with at least one good thing to say. After &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; however, all I could say was, &quot;I just read really bad book!&quot;
This router is terribly unreliable. I installed it as a replacement for a 5-year-old Linksys after a power supply failure and it seemed to work fine for about two weeks. Then all of my wireless devices began to drop connection, some sporadically and some to the point where only a restart of the router could get the link back. Tech support was no help, blaming it on everything but sunspots. I finally gave up, installed a new Cisco Linksys router and tossed the DIR-615 in the dumpster. I've learned my lesson: Avoid D-Link at all cost.
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 read somewhere that this was a mini-dvi, but it's actually mini-vga. I wish they had made that apparent somewhere on the description...
I was ecstatic when I first got it - worked great and provided something I'd been wanting for years. The joy was short lived. Started getting funky background noise. Then it stopped working for days at a time. But the worst was when it started cutting out. I'd be in the middle of a great song, and all of a sudden some hispanic radio station would cut in for 10 seconds. Now it starts up doing that and doesn't stop for hours.I tried all the different settings, channels; moved it to different locations; added an additional receiver to strengthen the signal - nothing. Thought maybe it was where I lived, but when I moved over the summer the problem followed. Customer service is almost non-existent - I got one email response that didn't really answer my question and then never heard from them again.Wish it wasn't true, but this product just isn't worth the frustration. When it works, I love it, but the majority of the time it doesn't.
I love the Tom Tom One, but the instructions stink.You literally have to figure it all out for yourself.PLUS, I paid more for the case than it costs now, because I pre-ordered it before it came out. Amazon recommendation with the Tom Tom.5 stars for the device, one star for the directions that come with it.
Click switch is too deep and isn't adjustable in any way. On top of all, response to a click is slow. It seemed to work well at first, but after a week the click response took even a second sometimes. I'm returning the product. I SUGGEST YOU NOT TO BUY THIS.
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........... :)
Unbelievable - no timed recording. You can't set this for a future TV show and walk away. It will only record a show that is on at the time you push the record button - unheard of. I have another Lite-on that won't always make a playable recording for another machine. Sometimes it's compatible and some times it's not. Lite-on makes great DVD transport mechanisms for PC's, but not this one. They need a little help in the ergonomics dept.
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.
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 should have read the reviews before I ordered this piece of JUNK! I followed the directions to the letter and got sound from the unit for about 20 seconds.... then nothing. Called the technical support number and was basically told the items was junk. I sure am glad that amazon.com stands behind the items they sell. Just not sure why a reputable company like amazon.com continues to sell this item.....
My beef is not with the product, but the business entity that sold it. The product description clearly states pack of ten, which I indeed thought was too good of a deal to pass up. However, I only received two cameras. I emailed Electronic World last week and no one has responded. My event is now less than two weeks away and I have many other agendas to tend to. This should not have happened to me and should not happen to anyone else, ever. I don't want my money back; I just want my other eight cameras. I can't believe that I have been ripped off and no one will do anything about it.
I purchased a total of 4 of these units to replace a fleet of aging WET11 bridges (which I may add performed flawlessly in their years of service) at both my home and business. Immediately after setting them up I began to notice problems which required frequent rebooting of the bridges. After less than 24 hours, one of the units went completely dead and unresponsive, and since then one other has bitten the dust as well. I have wasted countless hours with Linksys support online, and was told that I should run WEP encryption on my network to help solve the problem, even though the main reason I bought the WET54G is because it supports WPA. Needless to say I returned all of the bridges for a refund. To make matters worse, now my old WET11 bridges are now also acting strangly (I'm guessing due to my WRT54G router's firmware upgrade that was suggested by the fine folks at Linksys).I have long been a fan of Linksys even though most other people seem to put them down. However, this product on its own has convinced me never again to do business with Linksys. If you are in search of a wireless bridge, do yourself a favor and go with the Buffalo WLI-TX4-G54HP wireless ethernet crossover, or else look into a WDS system.
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..
The camera broke after the first few months of ownership. Electronics have flaws, I understand. What added insult to injury was Sony billed me $161.48 to fix their defect in the camera. Further, I had to ship it to them on my dime! I think I'm spoiled with my iPod. When that broke Apple paid the bill and corrected the issue promptly.Besides the poor quality the camera is great. I'm sure another brand will give the same functionality with better quality.
The Amazon web site implied that this cable was needed with the DVD I bought. In fact it was not. It is a small item, not worth returning, but I felt cheated.
This bag is not big deal. The form factor makes it very uncomfortable to carry around because it has a cube form. But the worst part comes when holding your stuff inside is about: The bag has a unique top cover and no individual covers for each compartment; the top handle is part of this cover which means that if you forget to lock the bag and lift it from the handle you will get lenses falling down all over. It happens to me! it is not a very secure bag.
This is a well-assembled and high-quality product as far as cables go, but it was useless to me. I have a two-monitor setup on my PC and wanted to duplicate the output of one my monitors to an LCD HDTV. The product comes with no real instructions, no support whatsoever, and the manufacturer hasn't bothered to tell people about the many limitations of this product. The result for me was many frustrating hours trying to get it to work. I have decided to return this product.If you are even considering this product, here are some things you should know:1) The product will only work for splitting a DVI signal from a "Dual-Link" DVI port. What that means is that if you're using it to split the output of a DVI port on your PC, for example, your PC's video card must output Dual-Link DVI through that port. Now Dual-Link doesn't mean that your card has two DVI ports. It is a special output mode for DVI digital signals where the video signal is sent through two sets of pins on your DVI cable. A discussion of single vs. dual link is available at &lt;[..]. This passive (non-powered) splitter essentially relies on the redundant signal transmitted through the second set of pins to be able to output the same signal to two displays.Many video cards only output Single-Link DVI, not Dual-Link, and it is not always easy to find out if your video card supports Dual-Link DVI. Some cards claim "Dual-Link DVI," but they're mistakenly referring to the fact that the card has two DVI ports. Finding out whether your video card supports true "Dual-Link" DVI is a challenging task, trust me, especially if your video card is a couple of years old. I ended up replacing my nVidia video card with an ATI card to gain Dual-Link DVI support, but it still didn't work for the reasons explained in (3) below.2) This supports only DVI-D, meaning it works only with digital devices. The DVI standard can support analog outputs (to a VGA-type device), but that doesn't work for this device.3) Even if you get a true Dual-Link DVI-D output through your video card, it still may not work. This is because your PC may not be able to deal with the fact that you have two devices connected through one DVI port. When you plug something into your PC's video card, the computer tries to figure out what type of device it is talking to so it can determine the available resolutions, refresh rate, etc., for that device. On my system, this identification step fails when I have the splitter plugged in, presumably because the computer can't figure out what the device actually is, so it determines that nothing is there. (The only way to get it to work on my computer is to plug in just the monitor without the splitter and then hot-swap the splitter, which fools the video card into skipping the identification step so it thinks it's still talking to just the monitor.)The bottom line is that splitting a DVI video signal across two displays is far more complex than you would think. For most people, a powered DVI switcher or powered DVI splitter will work better for most applications.
One star for good looks and one star for good price, one more star for nice job on delivery. However, no picture, sound only with some digital noise, buggy remote, waiting on pickup for trip to repair shop, missed watching my favorite bowl game on HD. I guess they don't fully test these units before shipping, service man said he was backed up and will get to it as soon as he can, over a month since I ordered it, the delivery process is slow and repairs look slower. If you are in a hurry, forget it. I will update this if it gets fixed before the remainder of the playoffs. (- a star for missing nut bowel game)
My husband's gone through two of these. When the mouse button on the first broke, he chalked it up to bad luck. When the second broke, he bought another brand. Fine mouse, great ergonomics, but it only lasted a couple of months.
it doesn't stay on the hot shoe of my t2i, its very very loose, i dont know if i got the wrong part or a dif version but it does not work on my t2i, its also not identical to the picture here, any sugestions?
This adapter can't seem to give the same data rate as my laptop when they are side by side. It slows to a crawl at times (5mbps) when the laptop is connecting at 54mbps. Sometimes it connects okay, but it's poor frequently enough that I regret the purchase. I would recommend you look to another product to meet your wireless needs.Also, I had to set it up to use the windows wireless management so it would be recognized any time I reboot. The Belkin tool wasn't letting it connect automatically and I had to reenter the WEP key each time.
My order was incomplete. I received no remote control with the order. Audiovox would not sent me the missing remote control because it was 40 days and not 30 days since I purchased the portable DVD player. They will make no adjustments after 30 days even if they do not sent the whole product. They would sell me a remote control for $21.75. I consider this the worst in customer service. Also if you call them you will wait on hold for 30 minutes.
This disk only lasted about 15 months for me. I was using it to store my large I-tunes music library, and would write to it periodically as I accrued my library of CD's. The warranty on this drive is 1 year, and they really mean it! I would not recomend this drive due to its short lifespan. Thanks!
Though I have seen some positive reviews on this machine, I have a hard time believing that these people are actually using the same Xerox WorkCentre model I am . I purchased the all in one for use at my office which is made up essentially of me and 2 other employees. According to the packaging, it was supposed to print close to laser quality text. NOT EVEN BLOODY CLOSE! My black text constantly has small scratches in it or is wobbly. Now you might be thinking, just realign it or clean or change the ink cartridges. I did ALL of this on numerous occassions to no avail. The best however came when I called Xerox customer service. After waiting an eternity to get a breathing person, I explained my problem, did what the technician told me to do, and no luck. I was expecting him to tell me then to send it to them for repair or replacement (still under warrenty). Once again, I was wrong. The technician told me that if I sent it out all they would do would be to realign the cartridges (something I had already done at least 3 dozen times) and clean the print heads (again, I had already done it). Essentially he said I should grin and bear it.Now, I had no thought that this would print with quality equal to a laser printer, but I didn't think it would produce text of less quality than my old hp 600 series printer.The scanner has been another source of joy. It does a relatively fine job when it chooses to work. The Pagis software is great when the scanner decides to cooperate. Again, Xerox customer service essentially told me there was nothing they could do about the scanner issues. When it does work however, the scans are quite good and the ocr software included was good when I got the machine back in 1999.Another joy that comes with this machine is trying to find the print cartridges, it is not as easy as you may think and the price, a wee bit high.The machine did all it could for me until this January when I replaced it with an hp printer. I had in spring 2000 purchased an hp multifunction which had already replaced my xerox for scanning and copying.On the plus side, the xerox has been generally dependable, though it is certainly tempermental. And, before anyone blames my computer, I have used the xerox with three different machines with the same problems in all cases.I would however, never buy another product from xerox. I had expected more from the "document company." I have a certain sentimental affection for my workcentre so it will stay in the office, had Xerox customer service been in any way helpful, or at least explained to me why I was having the problems I was, or offered to replace the machine (which was still under warrenty), I am sure my opinion of the product would be a bit higher
I bought this product about a year ago because of its router and bridge function, and presumably Linksys reputation. I wanted to network my two kids' computers at the other end of the house through the phoneline. I have the Netgear PA-301 card (a great product) in their computers. Installation of the HPRO200 was easy, but performance poor. My connection speed (both ethernet and phoneline) dropped sharply and became slightly better than my old 56k. Linksys tech support which was very marginal, (took several phone calls and a run around between markedly different 2 cents opinions), finally after reaching someone who knew, advised me to upgrade the firmware. That part actually was easy and improved the speed some, but still slow. Linksys finally admitted this was a known issue with this product and were "working" on newer upgrades "at some point in the near future". Fortunately, I was still within my 30 days, and returned it for a refund. Instead I got a separate router (D-link DI704) & phoneline bridge (Netgear PE102), both of which work great. Maybe you will have better luck than me, but I cannot recommend this Linksys product.
This is a pretty fast USB flash drive. I ran portable apps on it and email, browser, picture viewer and dontknowwhat all ran nicely smooth. The sliding mechanism wasn't too great because when inserting the stick into a rather tight port the locking mechanism would often fail and the plug would slide back into the drive.The really bad though is that the whole thing is broken now. I had it once in the side of my laptop and when I put the laptop on a chair with a soft cushion (that made it sinking into the cushion) the drive bent really badly. I bent it back as careful as possible but the rescue attempt was useless. The drive was broken. There really wasn't a lot of pressure applying to the drive when I put that laptop down...I am pretty disappointed.
When reading the other reviews I find a large discrepancy in what cables people are getting. I chose one of the merchants other than Amazon as I figured a cable's a cable. The one I got, though purchased "new" came in a thin plastic unsealed baggy, with the words "made in china" written on it. That's it. No packaging whatsoever, it's like they grabbed one out of the bin and threw it in a baggy. Suffice it to say the cable at first had signal noise, and after making sure all of the connections were solid, it was missing one of the signals to a component feed. Basically the picture was green.Terrible cable, whatever I got. The connectors are cheap on the component end. I'm glad it was good for some people, but I don't even know how to return to this company. I'm just gonna fork out the money for a quality product from a trusted source next time.
The instructions are not clear enough and I am unable to get it to work. It is usless!
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 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!
Used it once by connecting my macbook pro with my Onkyo Receiver. Stopped working after that first use. Other HDMI cables in my house work seamlessly.
Bought this for my Canon 5D. Used it once and suddenly my camera went berzerk. Had to send it off to Canon for $250 service. Tried to use it again and when I pushed the button it fired repeatedly and I immediately disconnected it for fear that it would result in another $250 service fee. Refuse to use it now. Poor product. Lesson learned.
Problem #1 - out of hte box, these units are assigned 192.168.0.10 as an IP address. find if your network is on the .0 subnet. So I had to change my entire network over to this in order to get it configured.Problem #2 - once changed, now i have Ip address issues because of the existing clients picking up the .10 address.Problem #3 - If you incorrectly specificy the SSID/wep key or IP address, you have to put it back to the defaults and start over. there's no way to configure the unitProblem #4 - it just plain don't work as it should.Easily the most difficult unit i've ever had to configure. It's a shame that I'm swearing off linksys as their prices are good. Despite it's decent price, stay away from this one.
Just received this splitter for a trip I am about to take, but upon testing of this splitter I'm very disappointed. This splitter does not give 'stereo' audio to both headsets, it gives left channel to one and right channel to the other, each with one ear only. Unless you somehow need this, stay away get a different one.
I've only had this device for a day but have comments. On the plus side, it has better voice quality and more memory than the Voice It Recorder I used to own. On the negative side, It's hard to flip the cover open. It makes a snapping sound while being opened and doesn't open as smoothly as the orginal Palm cover. The other negative--and my biggest comlaint--is the beeping noise when the buttons are pushed. I use the GoVox most often in a library, where I make voice notes from newspapers and magazines that I read. I speak softly into the device so as not to annoy other library patrons, but I can't supress the beep, although I try to by covering the speaker. Too bad the beep can't be turned off.
When I had comcast install my cable modem, the technician worked with this particular product for 2 hours. It continually lost the signal and would not stay continually connected.
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 at a BIG 5 sporting goods store and used it once at a ballgame in which it worked just right. I put it away for a week and took it out and it would not focus on anything more than 15ft away... I never dropped it, smashed it or anything... Be careful...
This is a cheap piece of equipment. It folded down small, which was nice. The major malfunction was the pivoting head. It would hardly hold any weight beyond a consumer digital camera. I almost lost my SLR to gravity - and I was not even trying to carry that much weight - yet, the "sturdy" head loosed in an instant. It just flopped. Well, you get what you pay for.
I am going write the endline upfront: "Don't buy this product". Because theoretically it is a dream come true but practically, no it can't deliver the dream. Mine came with a mulfunction with the 2 way radio. Others in our group can seem to hear me when I talk but I can't seem to receive when they are talking. (believe me, I tried everything, it is not from my misuse) Also, when in wet conditions, it stops working at all. We are using with bunch of mountain bikers riding in the woods and it is great way to keep track of eachother. (if it worked) There are 4-5 people using it and they all have the wet issue. But I am the only one who has the 1 way radio issue. :( Anyway, I tried to contact the customer service and they did everything for NOT helping me. So, thanks to Garmin for not helping me with my problem. I bought the device from Amazon in the US. Then I brought it to Europe. They say I have to contact the European help. I kept saying that I am going to deliver it in the USA and you have to help me. I also mentioned that they do NOT have to ship it to Europe, I can provide a US address. But, no luck, the representative insisted that I should contact Europe. What if I didn't mention I wasn't in the US anyways? Anyhow, they are robots I guess. It was like speaking to a machine. So, I bought it, asked for help, delivered it, have it received in the US, why can NOT get help? I am not going to buy any Garmin anymore and will not recommend it to anyone.
We hoped this would be a decent speaker and good charging dock...it was... for about 3 weeks!! Then the iPod no longer would connect or register so it can't be charged or played...totally useless now...and when I went on tonight to see how to return it it says the return window expired on April 28...so we are out of $36. Don't waste your time or money on this cheap product.
cable does not work, tried another brand and it seems to work fine. item is to cheep to return, i guess i get what i pay for
So I ordered 3, and two work perfectly fine. One of them, however, causes my cable box to stutter and freeze. Replacing the cable worked out. Strange, because I used the three cables to go ps3-> receiver, cablebox->receiver and receiver->tv. the receiver->tv one repeatably caused issues with freezing/losing sync (screen would go black). annoying!ah, and now it's past the warranty return period too.there's another company that i often buy cables from (name is sort of like "single cost") that warrants theirs for life. but i don't have free prime shipping with them, so i didn't buy there. anyhow, that's something to think about. i note that the price for similar cables there is somewhat lower too. next time i'll think twice.
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 isn't a consistent product. 99% of the time, I can't get it to work. After MONTHS of emails and phone calls, customer service responded. What a joke! They told me the plug in the unit and then unplug, wait 30 seconds, and then plug in. Gimme a break! I shouldn't have to do the Hokie Pokie just to get it to work. By the way, their process didn't work. Poor product, Poor customer service, Poor price.
as your reading these... please pay close attention to all the people who are telling you to NOT keep the suction cup mount on at all times.... I live in Tx & yes, it's hot... I only left it on for the weekend when we went out of town... BIG mistake... I now have an icky black plastic circle stuck on the windsghield... I didn't think it would happen so fast but tht rubber melts quick... the GPS ROCKS but they need to come up with a better mount... I think I'll be buying the dash one instead.. it's cheaper & looks to be the better option
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 can't get the webcam focus corrected,and the image remains too blurry to even identify who it is. After trying several times to use the webcam I gave up and put it back in the package.
The sound is wonderful. Setup is easy. Unfortunately, batterly life is really, really bad. If you charge it and start playing, you may get up to 2 hours of listening time. Unfortunately the battery runs down when you AREN'T listening, too. So, when I listened for an hour and then did not recharge overnight, by the next morning the battery was out. And it does not recharge quickly, it takes 3-4 hours. This has made me disinclined to use it or carry it around -- it basically only works if I have JUST recharged it.
I purchased two of these for less than $10 apiece after a MIR. Unfortunately, the most positive thing that can be said about this binder is its price.This. Will. Break. There's a reason this binder has over 100 reviews, and it's because of the zipper. Go ahead, read the various reviews, see the same story over and over of how the zipper broke on the 10th, the 5th, the 3rd use. My two were no exception: one zipper broke once it got to about 200 discs, the other broke while it was COMPLETELY EMPTY.There are other things I could write about this binder, but the fact is, without a working zipper, they don't matter. Both my cases broke and are now in the trash. Don't buy this case, no matter how low the price. I suggest you look into Case Logic if you want a quality, durable product that will protect your discs.
The engineering on the product is abysmal. After purchasing this for my daughter for the holidays, It stopped working less than two months later. The iPod connector was loose, so I popped the thing open thinking maybe it's a loose cable connection. No! The connector (which has many very, very, small pins) was soldered directly to the board. This means every time you plug on unplug your iPod you are pulling directly on the super tiny soldered joints. Whoever engineered this needs to rethink their career choice. DO NOT purchase.
My CX5400 just stopped working. Everything SOUNDS normal, but only blank pages come out. I rarely use it, printed less 300 pages so far. First I thought it's the ink cartrige, so I bought a whole new set of cartriges. It didnot solve the problem. The troubleshooting manual does not give you any useful hints as what is wrong. In all, not a good printer.
I bought this item, used it about 3 times and then it stopped working. It won't charge the battery at all. No wonder its so inexpensive.
The quality is FAR BETTER than typical free gifts bundled in any gadgets. But it is still over priced. I would go for it if it's 7-8 bucks.
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.
UPDATE: I'm changing my original 3-star rating to 1 star, because after I'd had this battery for only 6 months, it stopped holding a charge (the original Apple battery worked for more than 2 years). Now I have a battery that basically holds its charge for only 1 or 2 minutes before dying when the AC is disconnect it. It's still under warranty, so I'm going to return it to Lenmar.SECOND UPDATE (April 2011): I did return the battery to Lenmar, and they graciously replaced it without a fee (I think the warranty says they can charge a small fee). The replacement battery has performed much better than the first one, and is still going strong after more than a year and a half.ORIGINAL REVIEW:PROS:- The battery fits my 12-inch Powerbook without sticking out- The outer part is made of metal, not plastic- The color is close enough to the color of my Powerbook so that nobody would ever notice a difference- 2+ hours of battery life, depending on how hard I'm working the computerCONS:- Never lived up to the advertised 4400mAh (milliamp hour) capacity. Using two separate programs (CoconutBattery and MiniBatteryLogger) I saw that the battery capacity when shipped had a theoretical maximum of 4200mAh, but in reality it hovers more around 3800-3900mAh (only 89 percent of the advertised capacity).On their website, Lenmar recommends cycling the battery a number of times, and I have -- it's been charged and discharged 27 times -- and this is all the juice I'm getting out of it.For the price, I'm reasonably happy with the performance, but I would probably have been happier if they'd advertised it as a 3900mAh battery instead of a 4400mAh battery. Typical case of you-get-what-you-pay-for.I've owned one other Lenmar battery, for a Canon camera, and it died before the original Canon battery did, so I didn't have terribly high expectations. But I'm hoping to get a couple of years out of this one.It has 4 green LEDs, not 5 like the Apple battery, but who cares? I never look at the bottom of my computer anyway.
I've bought a total of 4 various Philips DVD players including two of these. Only one still works after a year (not this one). Until they fall apart, they're great. Lots of features. But, DVD players aren't supposed to be disposable are they?By the way, just for more detail as to the specific problem, all 3 that have stopped working had problems with the DVD loading, unloading, and spinning system. Basically, they either would not unload once they were in, or would not spin up.
Like all Creative products, the peformance is amazing, but this product also has too many bugs. My speakers were basically brand new, but by the second time using them, they started producing this irritating "crackling" sound that wouldn't go away. I'm really disappointed with the performance of my speakers and really don't recommend buying them. Maybe my purchase was defective, but they have really disappointed me.
This is the second Lexmark printer I've owned and it turned out just like the first one... crappy. Being on sale for a small sum of money, I readily purchased an all-in-one device. It saves space and as my current scanner was a Mustek, the Lexmark would obviously be a step up. WRONG!! The only thing the Lexmark X1270 does decently is save space. Only one USB cable, one outlet plug, and one unit (as a whole) to contend with. That makes tossing it in the garbage a snap, too! Don't buy it.
I wanted this for the mirror as well as the radio. The mirror is useless and doesn't clean up at all.
I had the older version of this mouse and it worked fine for years. I would have purchased an identical mouse, but could only find this &quot;new and improved&quot; model. It requires version 5.0 of the Intellipoint software. Installing that softwares removed the TrackPoint software on my IBM ThinkPad X30 laptop and disabled some of the TrackPoint functions.After consulting with an IBM service technician, I found that the only solution was to return the mouse and try to find the older model. Thank goodness for the system restore feature of Windows XP.
I bought this to replace a cranky old Sony which refused to play DVD+R and had a hard time with mass copied DVDs. The Panasonic does okay with home burned DVDs, but chokes on marginal quality commercial DVDs. The showstopper: A lot of the time, I watch part of a DVD, then turn the unit off and return to finish later. This unit will not automatically remember where you were in the disc - you have to press a cleverly hidden button on the remote - and it's a button which no universal remote I have can duplicate. So the drill is to put down the universal remote, find the Panasonic remote, find the magic key, press it, then use the universal remote to power off the DVD/TV/audio system. If you don't hit the magic button, the DVD will play from the beginning. Pain in the butt.
I bought this from Amazon and it came fairly quickly. It is fairly compact and has a decent LCD screen. Like other reviewers have posted, the volume control is a dial so you can't control it with the remote. In addition, there is quite a bit of noise from the unit when the laser is moving. In normal playback, the noise is minimal. It's only when you start the disc, change chapters manually, etc... that the noise level reaches a surprising level. The remote is okay, nothing spectacular.For me, the single biggest problem is that the unit won't play widescreen discs across the entire screen. Instead, a 3/4 inch band of black appears on all four sides of the screen. This means that you might buy a 7 inch screen but you're left with an effective 5 1/2 inch screen if you're playing a widescreen disc. I emailed the customer service and was promptly told:"the DVD player does not regulate the screen size, the disc does. if you rent or buy your disc in widescreen version, you will get the bars, if you get them in fullscreen version, you get, fullscreen.Gary, Tech Support"For me this is a deal-breaker. It seems that the only way you can make full use of the 7 inch widescreen is to use a fullscreen formated disc and strech it across the screen (with distortion). Why would Mintek even make this a widescreen unit in that case?
I needed a card reader and this looked like a good choice, not really. One reason I chose this one is it said Windows 2000 ready. So I placed my order and it arrived. Like a kid at Christmas I ripped the box open, hooked it up, looked at the CD and it said &quot;Support for Win2k&quot;, so like an idiot I installed it. Asked me to reboot so I did, windows starts loading and &quot;finds new hardware&quot; (cool it works). After waiting about 5 minutes at the found new hardware I was convinced something was wrong. Turns out you have to get new drivers for Win2k support, and it made my computer unusable. I had to boot into safe mode and remove it MANUALLY from the registry since it was never properly installed. I got the new drivers and installed them, cool no problems. It booted up and loaded fine. I went to the drive, no drive letters. I went to the support page and found a few people complained about it, I tried all the fixes they suggested nadda. I finally got frustrated and went to rescan computer devices. Whoa, the drive popped up. The moral of the story is, whenever I want to use the drive I have to go into control panel and rescan the hardware. Tech Support is no help at all. If you can ever figure out there horribly complex trouble ticket system.
I bought two of these. Both had vertical stripes. One was unusable and the other is an irritation. Don't buy.
I received the 4gb iPod mini as a Christmas gift, and I must say I was ecstatic to get it. Shortly after, however, I started noticing problems with it. On certain songs it would play about 10 seconds into and then either freeze or pause and then skip to the next song. At first this was only a minor irritation, but it soon grew into a nuisance. It turns out Apple had sent me an iPod with a corrupt hard drive (which from what I understood from online forums and the tech support at the apple store is not a uncommon occurance). I was rather impressed with the speed at which they replaced it (especially since mine is a personalized one and I wanted to keep the personalization). I have recently encountered a new problem: the display is broken. It is, for the most part, blank (as if the iPod was turned off), when it is on and even playing music. This is most frustrating as it makes it very difficult to select the music I want to listen to. What makes it even more difficult is that the best way to get the display to turn on is to push the menu button (making attempts to select music even more frustrating as its sets me back a step). I have not yet visited the apple store in regards to this problem, but I will be incredibly irrate if they do not replace it, as I have done nothing to it to warrant such a malfunction. (I have also tried reformatting it and resetting it) Now don't get me wrong--the iPod is a very addictive device. Unfortunately it is this very quality that makes it difficult to live without it during repairs.Apple also has horrendous tech support; the only way to get any useful information (i.e. anything besides make sure the hold button is not on if the it is not turning on) is to go to the apple store (an hour drive for me). Apple also charges 50 dollars for a call to their phone support after 90 days from the purchase. They do offer a support package (I believe it extends the warranty and gives you free phone support) but it costs somewhere around 70 bucks. Apple can also charge up to a 100 dollar diagnostic fee for iPods sent in for repairs that are not covered under warranty. I do not know if they would actually charge someone that, but I do no have enough money to risk it. I am then left with only the option of driving to the apple store, which is rather frustrating.In conclusion, the iPod is a wonderful product--when it works. I also think that if Apple is content to sell such a shoddily constructed product, they should make their tech support a lot better. I would reccomend that anyone who is interested in purchasing a large capacity mp3 player look to other similar devices by other companies (i.e. dell).
I am a big fan of LaCie drives, but this drive...not so much.In less than two weeks I had to use DiskWarrior3 at least five times to rescue the drive. The first time I lost about 4GB of data (though I later discovered that some of the other data was in fact corrupted). Obviously, there is something wrong with at least some of these drives as the problems described by others are too similar to be coincidence.Realising the drives (this drive is actually a hardware RAID 0 consisting of two 250GB drives inside the enclosure) were about to tank, I ordered myself two 250GB LaCie drives and disconnected the 500GB less it tank again before I could do a file transfer. Well, after receiving my new drives the 500GB did tank again, but this time even DiskWarrior was useless. Drive Recover X was able to find the vast majority of the files, but I actually opted not to bother transferring them since I would then have to go through every file to check for corruptions. Since 90-95% of the data is backed-up on other drives and discs (and the other 5-10% will just require some extra work to replace) I just wiped the thing and sent it off for my refund.I will continue to buy LaCie drives as this is the only problem I have ever had with their products, but I'm going to steer clear of these hidden RAID drives (which is a shame because I was really looking forward to getting one of the 1TB drives...). I'll stick to daisy chaining the smaller d2 drives.
Before buying any WD Raptor high performance hard drives for use in a Mac G5... search the WD website until you find the tech support article that says some are not compatible. I thought we were all past this sort of stupid problem, but apparently not. WD apparently held back on publicly admitting this for way too long.The Raptor is "enterprise class" and marketed as being built for heavy usage. And it does SEEM to work ok in a Mac dual G5 tower. But under heavy usage it locks up the OS really badly. (Like every other week, but sometimes goes 80 days). This cost us untold grief & thousands of dollars before figuring it out 13 months later. Adding a PCI SATA card fixed the problem. WD blames Apple, but Apple says they are at SATA spec. Whatever, it was a horrible combo until we added the basic (bootable) Sonnet pci sata card to drive the WD Raptor drives. Do your homework & beware.
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.
I never even got to the point of listening to it. I unpackaged it only to find I had to hang it from my neck while working out. I jog and do other exercises that would prohibit using this. Also, I have come to use MS M player as a standard and this unit is not supported. All this on top of the fact that the casing seems awfully cheap, I feel the extra $... would be wiser to spend on other units that will meet my demands.
I decided to purchase this radio as a gift to my husband after researching and reading all the great reviews. You can imagine my surprise and disappointment when the radio wouldn't catch the station my husband likes to listen to. The reception is horrible! And we live in Houston, not someplace in the boonies where you might expect bad reception.I do like the way the radio is made and the options for weather, clock, and programable buttons. Would have been perfect, if it only WORKED.
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 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.
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.
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!
One of the speakers had very poor treble response compared to the other - I would guess a fault with something. Even the other one sounded really muted compared to a Cambridge Soundworks outdoor speaker that has weathered 7 New England winters.
I accidently clicked the buy-in-1click button,it was set on by default in my Amazon account. Icouldn't take a look at the product thoroughly.and purchase the product from amazon market placelong thing shorti purchased the product from amazon market place for 265 dollarsless then 3 months back (the Product was a warranty replacements from HP thats why i got the product for 265 dollars from amazon market place i was told the product is good )and the product is not working now... .... hardy after 2.5 months of purchasing the product
This company has some nerve. They sell the products, then go absolutly dark on the customer service end. ....Earth to iriver, come in irver!!! anybody home????
Have had this item for several months, used it several times, and now it has quit working. Could never get the encryption software to work right either.Made several calls to Netgear and finally am able to return it as faulty and they will replace...hopefully, the next units will work better.
OK. I set up my speaker system around my deck and was looking to get some low frequency bass. I bought two of these TIC omni directional subwoofers and hooked them up and was very dissatisfied with the "just barely audible" output. So I then decided to get a separate subwoofer amplifier and turn them into active/powered subwoofers. Oh My God. They are horrible! They sounded like paper flapping in the wind. If you are looking for a low end set, these will do. If you are looking for something of any substance, stay away from them. And they are not cheap either! I got rid of these and decided to go with the PYLE 80-ounce-magnet subs instead (model: Pyle PLMRDW124 12 inch 1000 watt Marine subwoofer). Although they come "opened" and you need to build a vented waterproof box for them, these babies literally shake the deck with incredibly powerful bass. I have nothing to gain by writing this aside from saving other consumers time and money. These TIC outdoor subs are of very low quality and definitley not worth the price.
The replacement ink cartridges still don't work. I was not aware that you needed to trick the printer to use these remanufactured cartridges. Not what I was looking for
piece of crap i should have never even tried an fm transmitter but i did and i wish i could have thrown it against the wall
This product sounds aweful on the receiving end. In the car it sounds great through the car speakers but to the caller, it sounds like your in a steel garbage can. I returned the original one ordered because I thought there was a problem with it. The second one I received is just as bad. I stopped using it soon after I received it. I don't know if I can send it back for a full refund. Not worth the money, sorry Satechi.
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.
I bought this product for only the fax function. It was cheaper then other just fax machines. The Mystery was how many pages of a fax I sent would actually arrive. If I sent a 5 page fax 3-4 pages may actually arrive. Sometimes all of the pages might arrive and the machine would print out an error notices. I contacted Amazon Customer Service and they sent a replacement machine in under 24 hours. (Have to love that about Amazon) That machine had the same problem and was also sent back. I went to Office Depot and bought a Brother Super G3. It works great and my faxes are no longer a mystery.So much for cheap fax machines
This thing worked for a couple of weeks then the top two ports quit working and now I am having trouble with the back ports as well. Don't waste your money on this piece of junk. Very poor performance.
HeadphonesI bought this item somehow, fortunately, before the price skyrocketed 20 bucks. I got it for 57.09. Don't know how or why sony or amazing jacked the price, but stoked I got this before it went up. Weird how that worked out. So THAT in itself earns a star for this item.Design: VERY sweet, simple and intuitive. The analog RCA red-white is convertible to the 3.5mm jack. You just flip the cable around and use the opposite end on the reciever for whatever port your don't have. I was impressed with the little usage of cords and cable-age. Additionally, the simple 3 channel switch, battery opening button, and volume button are the ONLY buttons on the headphones. A+ for simplistic design. The out-on-of with the headband works well, too, but I'm concerned with some wear and tear that might be a problem, sot hat's solid right there. 2 more stores for design.I wish the actual ear muffs were totally soundproof. I had been wearing peltor ear plugs (Designed for chainsaw noise) to block out ambient noise and had always shoved earbuds under those, this, understandably, offered a huge upgrade to listenign to music, but would have liked it to be totally soundproof. But that's not really a buying factor for most people. The ear muffs DO totally surround your ears with a desireable cushion. So tack on another star for comfort.All that is GREAT! But it snaps, crackles and pops on all three of the channels of the channels , that's the most essential feature, so that loses three stars!There's so few buttons and/or cordage you need to fiddle with. The minimum amount of plugs that came with the thing enhances the gist of wireless headphones (no cable clutter). This is a stellar poduct. And if you could get for 57.09 like I did, it's a steal. The ability to roam around the house while listening to music or some program is magically liberating. You don't have ot pause audo files while taking a bathroom break anymore. Haha!Neglibible: Packaging. Why the hell do they make these so impossible to open from the plastic wrapper?! haha!
This camera is just OK for a beginners camera in terms of functionality, but for the money I would just get something better. I find it hard to get clear pictures of objects from very close proximity, and this thing uses up batteries(even high quality rechargeable ones) faster than any other device I have ever seen. I also find this camera to be worse than most with getting a steady shot and avoiding blurs. I have an upgraded memory card in mine with larger-than-stock capacity, but I find it annoying how the camera limits you to only 60 second videos despite there being enough memory to hold many minutes of footage with ease.Now for the worst part about this camera... I can only get about 8 to 12 shots out of a set of freshly charged 2500 mAH batteries before the camera completely shuts off due to it saying that the batteries are dead. It's almost a crime for the manufacturer to put something on the market that is this ridiculous with battery annihilation.I simply can not recommend this camera to anyone based purely on the battery problems that it has... WARNING... STAY AWAY!
This didn't work for me. Only one port would pass ethernet traffic. I tried connecting to a switch and a hub, with the same results.
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I just learned that Pioneer does not make an iPhone/iTouch compatible USB cable, AT ALL!If you have an older ipod the folks at Pioneer have a decent product, but if you try any of the new Apple products you will be severely disappointed to learn that your device will not charge your newer (Post 2009) device.Don't waste your money, look elsewhere for another brand that is actually selling products for the 21st century.
I bought this mouse before and it lasted me a long time, this time I bought it, the cord as messed up or something, kept shutting off so id have to replug it back in, anyways, good mouse if u get one that works well.
for the price I paid, this device wasn't worth it. really...i havent even tested the archos 5, and i'm pretty sure its more worth it. I would much rather buy a cheap netbook than buy another PMP or IMT. but really, if you absolutely need a PMP, I would recommend not getting this little guy. get the archos 5 or an ipod touch...they area bit picier, but much, much better. but really, if you ask me, don't even get a PMP. a cheap netbook has the same amount of hard drive space with actual RAM and a user interface like windows or linux, not to mention the speedy internet browsing.
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!
I bought this about 11 months ago, and everything worked okay for a while. I say okay because the sound was a bit weaker than I expected. Maybe my expectations were too high for a two speaker system. After about 4-6 months of use, the DVD player acted funny. It would freeze up or not detect DVDs. I blamed Netflix and would send movies back to them, thinking they were defective. It was random, so the excuse seemed to make sense. After months of thinking Netflix was retarded, I realized that it was actually my DVD player that was causing the problems. The sporadic problems became more and more common, and about a month ago, the DVD player just stopped working. I am sending it back to Amazon for a partial refund. Total waste of time and money.
As had been plainly mentioned before in an earlier review (which I misinterpreted when buying it), there is a caveat to this product, as confirmed by this unedited quote from D-Link's own Tech Support website:"Note: The only Access Point the DWL-2000AP can be a Wireless Client to is another DWL-2000AP. "This means that it CANNOT be configured as a Wireless Client with your existing Wireless Router, even if your router is D-Link's own! It can only be used in this mode if, for example, you have directly connected a DWL-2000AP into your existing router to serve as your network's Wireless Access Point.Then, and ONLY then, you can buy a 2nd DWL-2000AP and use it as a Wireless Client. This fact is not advertised in the device's technical data page here, nor was it even specified on the box it came in (thus my 2-star rating, mostly for false advertising). So beware this glaring shortcoming.If you're looking for a simple, flexible, single wireless-G client to jack your Ethernet card-equipped device into, try a Linksys WGA54G. It is advertised as a game console adapter, but it actually works great as a basic wireless client for ANY Ethernet device, not just game consoles. I have one working quite well in this role elsewhere in my home using WEP, and will now be buying more of them.
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.
This printer prints an excellent print, but there are just too many frustrating issues inherent in it's operation; I have never had so many "Media Loaded Incorrectly" warnings come up to stop my printing. Loading paper in this machine is not rocket science, yet it seems that this printer has trouble with this function. The ink warning lights go on after a few prints, despite the fact that there is plenty of ink in the cartridges. Epson software leaves much to be desired.Nice results, but at a high price in user frustration.
I gave the HWPS12UG hours and hours (actually days) of my time over the past year trying to make it work. I called their tech support several times. It seems they have just one guy working there because I always got him and he was always condescending though he couldn't figure out how to make the thing work. They exchanged the old one, sent me a new one and still couldn't make it work. My father figured out how to install it by playing with IP addresses etc. but when I tried to add a new printer, it threw everything off again.I finally switched to Apple's AirportExtreme and had my windows computers and iMac's printing to an old Ethernet printer and a new USB printer in seconds using Apple's free bonjour software. I can't believe I wasted so much of my time being frustrated with this Hawkings product that simply is not ready for primetime!
I purchased the L11 just prior to a family vacation so I could get some nice snapshots. I was very disappointed. The vast majority of the pics we have taken have been blurry, under or overexposed, grainy or have had some other problem. The two biggest problems with this camera is the delay when you press the shutter button (to take a pic) and the poor focus control. Although this camera was relatively inexpensive, it didn't perform even at the minimum standards I would expect. I would NOT recommend getting this camera. After all, what's the point of getting a "bargain" if it doesn't do what it's designed to do?!
These speakers largely work, although if I try to listen with wi-fi enabled on my iPod Touch, the speakers send a ton of static. Even if I'm not listening to music and the speakers are "off" there is static. Even having my phone with wi-fi enabled in close proximity (within a foot or so) will create some static. If you are using this with a nano or classic, this should be great. If you are planning on streaming Pandora through an iPod Touch or iPhone, I'd recommend getting a different set of speakers.
The keychain would only work while plugged up to the computer or to the outlet. The battery would not hold a charge. I even let it charge all night and still nothing. As soon as I unplugged it, it would immediately turn off. The picture also seemed washed out. The program was user friendly and it was very simple to load/remove images from the keychain. All in all, it was a letdown. Amazon was awesome w/ the return and quickly refunded my money.
The majority of the proceeding reviews appear to be very negative - I only wished that I had read them before making a purchase from what I had considered to be a reputable supplier of audio and video equipment.After listening to the nauseating narration during my initial viewing, I turned the sound off!There are nine chapters; I resorted to using only five. [I prefer to call them what they really are!]3/ Brightness4/ Contrast5/ Hue or Tint6/ Sharpness7/ Picture SizeMaybe I was just lucky when I received my new 42" plasma TV, as all I had to do was plug it in and complete auto setup, the results were set exactly the way the HDTV Calibration Wizard demonstrated. One can easily define black buttons on a black shirt beneath a black coat. Contrast was perfect and the faces showed the correct hue or tint. Sharpness shows no shadows and no blurred edges. The picture size or format was exactly as depicted for a 16:9 ratio image.In my opinion the set up videos are the most basic and can be accomplished with any well-known DVD movie. Keep in mind, if this disc is recorded under ideal studio conditions, you will not necessarily see the results repeated from your local HDTV stations or satellite signals.I do not know if it would be technically feasible but to be able to display the various resolution sources. Be it interlaced or progressive at 1080, 720, 480 or regular 525 line could be useful.Depending on which network you may be watching the source material varies greatly between commercials, live and recorded broadcasts. The HDTV standards themselves vary when CBS, NBC and PBS broadcast 1080 interlaced and ABC and Fox choose 720 progressive. Unless you have a 1080p HDTV and a Blu-ray HD-DVD player or PlayStation 3 you will not be able to display 1080 progressive image. My progressive scan DVD with component video will only display 480 lines progressive.Do not worry, unless you are sitting very close to your HDTV you probably will not notice the difference.Picture size is my pet peeve. This calibration disc is designed for 16:9 ratio only. Why the TV industry chose this is a mystery to me as the majority of wide screen movies of today are produced with a 2.35:1 ratio. Other variations will occur when viewing some of the old "Cinemascope" movies. With a "correctly" set up HDTV a black band at both the top and the bottom of the image will be normal. Classic movies filmed in the old 4:3 aspect ratio will, of course, be presented with black bands both to the left and right.In my opinion this HDTV Calibration Wizard does not even scratch the surface for a video display system. The omission of any calibration settings for Dolby, DTS or THX audio systems is also seen as a serious drawback.I also object to having to pay, what I consider, an inflated price for a commercial to Monster Cable Products Inc. Whether or not I may see any improvement with the use of these cables remains to be seen.
Don't buy this case. It's too small to store anything other than the camera. No room for spare batteries or SD card!
I had a C86 for around a year, and got the blank-page problem that everyone else seems to have. Oddly, though, after turning it off for a couple of days, I turned it on and an apparent miracle had occurred. It started working again. Well that bought me several more months, but a few days ago, it went down for the count. The software told its usual lie about nearly empty ink cartridges. Hoping for another "miracle", I bought a fresh round of ink, and that turned it into a boat anchor: nothing but blank pages, except for the occasional wisp of cyan. Bottom line, this was a really good printer while it lasted, got good reviews back in December '04 when I bought it. I've noticed most of the bad reviews are from 2006. Lesson learned. Don't buy another Epson. My previous printer was a Canon BJC 4550 that lasted over 6 years, and still worked fairly well when I gave it away. I just bought an HP D4160.
There are so many things that can go wrong in a network, you shouldn't have to worry about your router being one of them. That should be the stable constant amongst all the variable 802/a/b/n/g drivers, adaptors, certificates, wpa, blah, blah, etc. This product falls short. My son spent 4 hours trying to install this thing until I came home and finally installed it.Complaint 1: While setting it up with the CD, it froze and never "installed." So I had to use the manual-install directions, which are completely different than CD directions. It worked great...for about 2 hours.Complaint 2: Security. About every third time any device tries to get on the network, it can't. Its always a different problem. I end up having to start from stratch (uninstall all settings, adaptors, default the router, reset the modem) Which means I need a new security key for each computer. So I can't use anything above WEP because I don't want to have people constantly pasting or typing in 50 digit keys every few hours. With WEP I can pick the same, memorable password.Complaint 3: I figured it must need a firmware upgrade, so using the configuration utility, I clicked "Check for Update." Nada. No update available. Fair enough, I already have the C1 revision. But in fact, there is a firmware update available, manually, through their website. Flashed it. Now it works for about 3X as long without having issues.Complaint 4: The box says, "Works With Your 802.11g Wireless Devices" After reading reviews here, I find out that it makes all your N devices run like G devices if you have a G device on the network. Thats straight up BS. Thats plain deceptive advertising. It should have read, "Works with your 802.11g wireless devices by completely modifying your network and making everything operate on 802.11g standards." Not a Dual Band should be more clear.I hope I can get it working right because I'm stuck with it. Office Depot will only exchange it for the same thing and only inside a 14-day window. If you buy this router, make sure you get it from someplace like WalMart with a decent return policy.---Wireless Was Fun Oncewww.MoreMoneyMom.com
I bought two of these from another vendor -- one works (sort of), the other doesn't. Workmanship is iffy at best -- all sorts of fingerprints in the solder mask on the circuit board, solder looks oxidized and rough. A good / reliable drive case doesn't cost much more, and would cause you much less stress...
The support for this product is very poor. For example, the driver for this product is not available for download from their website. After contacting the support they pointed me to a FTP download site which never works. I simply don't understand why such a simple thing should be so complicated.
HAS NO FEATURES AT ALL.,DISPLAY IS FADED AND HARD TO READ.WELL BUILT AND STURDY.I USED WITH MY DIGITAL CAMERA TO GEOTAG.
Let me say that I've been very happy with most of the Linksys products I used over the years, both wired and wireless, including my current wireless G router and PC card. However, along with the wireless B USB adapter I tried a few months ago, the WET54G did not quite live up to expectations. I couldn't communicate reliably with the device pure and simple. When I could access the bridge via it's ethernet or wireless connection either my browser would time out, or more commonly, I would get some of the web setup page, but with script errors or only partial information about the setup. When I could communicate with it, the reliable range was less than 30 feet direct line of site with no walls in between. I couldn't even stream mp3's reliably from a PC connected to it unless the bridge was within 10 feet of my WRT54G router. I second Tim Higgins excellent review at smallnetbuilder.com about it's limited range and hope that a firmware fix is in the works. Until then, my server PC will have to stay connected to my router via Cat5.
I called the Dish Network, and told them the problem I have with the picture on my 52 inch Panasonic LCD projection TV, very poor and a strong watercolor effect. After guiding me through all kind of fixes and nothing worked, they suggested I would buy an HDMI cable. I installed the cable and did not make any difference. I still have the same poor picture, so bad that when someone is moving the head from left to right a bit faster, the nose and mouth disappears ..... and the hair is like a cloud of cotton. Just as before the HTMI cable, the text, logos and any graphic, are all very clear and crisp, except for the people, landscape, background, etc.So, I really don't understand what the HDMI cable is for, for me did not do anything.This is reason I am giving it only 2 stars, this has nothing to do with the seller or the quality of the cable, unless the cable is defective and I have no way of knowing it. The price is more then excellent, you couldn't ask for a better price, ONLY $ 2.20 INCLUDING shipping !! .... and it came in few days. My cousin paid over $ 80.00.You would think that there MUST be a huge difference in quality, but the tech people from Dish Network and based on all the reviews I read online, says that there is not difference whatsoever, that HDMI cables ARE ALL THE SAME. Now, you be the judge. I am not a tech geek and I can only go by what they say.
I have bought 2 of them and neither one worked.1st one remote did not work.Second one played one DVD then stopped playing.Product is no good.
I want a multi-purpose faster(with some zoom) lens for my Canon XS to replace KIT lens and do not want to spend a fortune.I want faster lens as I want to capture my little ones actions without using flash, and kit lens is no good for that. I know 50mm prime is great, but on APS-C it is equivalent to 80mm, and not usable indoor because of close quarters many times. I want atleast 35mm to start with.Though not veryfast, Lenses those match my requirement are Tamron 17-50 f2.8 and Sigma 18-50 f2.8 within my price range.Good, I got the lens from local retailer so that I can exchange if required, though I have to drive almost 50miles roundtrip to the store. It felt good in hand, much heavier than KIT lense, built is good.Hmm, pretty much all the photos are out of focus, some are okay. None of those are correctly in focus and I was comparing to Canon Kit lens with IS. Kit lens was much sharper.And another kicker, it was struggling to focus in low-light where KIT lens has absolutely no problem focussing in all Zoom ranges. Anyways since it is a bad copy, I drove again, spend almost 3 hour for getting a replacement.I was really hoping I would get a good copy. Oh, boy, again same BS. All photos soft. Then I started experiment with manual focus, and picture are tack sharp, and ofcourse as I expected the photos taken by Tamron are better than KIT lens, and I could use faster shutter speed. Manual focus ring is not good, I have rotate it very slowly/precisely to adjust focus.In further testing, I used liveview(QuickView Mode)focussed with auto-focus(I was using ZoomView on XS LCD), then slide it manual mode, then adjusted focus(slightly turn focus ring to clockwise)(Front focus issue). Now, it is tack sharp. For the kit lens, there is absolutely no issue.I took several photo where I have lot of fine text on Box in very good lighting with Auto and Manual mode, Auto Mode always Front Focussed.And to their credit it seem this second copy was not struggling to Focus that much in low-light(still not as good as KIT lens).But two copies later, 100 miles drive, 20+ hours of time spend over a week, I end up with nothing. Now, I need to drive back to return it, another 50 miles.In my opinion this ridiculous. Quality control at Tamron seems to be worst than one those cheap chainese toys. One would expect out of two brand new lenses atleast one would be good.As much as I want to love this lens, this is completely un-acceptable.I wonder how-many people really got a good copy the first time itself. It seems only 1 in 3 to 5, gets a good copy.Anyways, now I am tired, I just want to return it and forget about it. May be when I have too much time on my hand I may experiment with some other lenses.It is possible this is a specific batch issue, and if anyone cares, lens serial starts with 4000.But bottom line countless hours are wasted and a frustating experience.And Caution: I gave 1 star, but suddenly when I came back to edit something it took two stars!!!? whats up?NOTE: I used tripod to test focus issues in good lighting.Update: 01/06/2008: Anyways I went ahead and bought this lens from another local retailer. This copy did not have focus issues at all. But some how it has too much CA, and lens itself is producing much more softer images( more so than the one Front Focusing). It also has more red tinge to the images. I tried comparing with Kit lens at F3.5, F 5.6 with exactly same settings, and kit lens is always sharper. So 3 copies, first one Focus issues, 2nd front focussing, 3rd very soft images. Guess what I gave up.
Not a great productThe only reason I bought this cuz it said that it works with iphone thats not true.Clarity wise I will not suggest.Earbuds are weird.
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.
Why don't you go ahead and buy this just for the thrill of guessing when the zoom motor will stop working. Took just over a year for me (lots of people reported the same). Sending in for repair will come in at the price of buying a new camera - which will be a non-Nikon for me.
i buy a lotta stuff from amazon. this one is one of the most disappointing .my job requuires me to work from home some times , soi bought this to go along with my wireless keyboard .it just stopped working after 3 months.i did install the drivers,,,, etc abd all that is suggested it just dont work.there is no warranty on this model as Microsoft........my two cents , buy logitech or buy a different/newer model from Microsoft if ur a MSoft fan.
If you have a laser mouse, this is a bad product. The mouse pad was built for roll wheel mouses. The mouse pad makes the laser inaccurate, so it is harder to navigate around. So this mouse is good for all mice except for old laser mice.
I cannot respond to how the product was. I didn't get what I ordered. I picked the product that I wanted with the aide of the discription and pictures on the website and made the purchase. Amazon shipped me the wrong item, via 2nd hand vendor? and because it was not their (Amazons') mistake (and I know it wasn't mine), Amazon is going to take the return shipping charges from the credit they will give me on the 30 day return policy. After much searching, I found an e-mail to lodge my concerns. I wrote an e-mail to question them on the return policy and to my BIG suprise, no response. Buying from Amazon was not the best choice in saving money....
I purchased like this model last year DCR-HC40 on 6-11-2004. It stoped working on 06-22-05.The record button is matfunctioning, So it is not able to record.Also it discharges the fully charged battery, as soon you hit the record button.So when you press record button, it swithes the mode to memory card(like on/off switch does) & discharges battery to 3 min. If you keep on external power, than it keep on swicting between tape/memory card on record button press.Beware!!! What you paying for.I have purchased for $599.00, The sony wants $269.00 to fix this problem. Beware what you getting into. Here is there support no 800-282-2848, if you want to confirm this.I
Been looking for a decent replacement that would last. THIS IS NOT IT!The seam between the base and the cloth started splitting within a week of using it. Save your money and look elsewhere.
Yamaha 6090 received recieved but will not power on, returned item to seller.Seller confirmed receiver was received.Looking for credit for the received that was paid for.
Although ''universal'', It didnt fit what i needed it for.Adorama 3-12 Volt DC / 500mA Regulated Universal AC Adapter with Multiple Connector Ends.
I had generally been very happy with this printer, until I discovered that it won't print in black & white unless your three color cartridges are also filled. There is no override for this "feature". So if you need to print something urgently and you are out of, say, yellow ink, you have to go to the store to buy yellow ink before you can print with the black only. A great ploy by Epson to keep you buying their ink...
I'd been using a Creative WebCam Live Pro and was extremely satisfied by the picture quality. I bought this one hoping that the clarity would be excellent. The reviews I read gave me the confidence to invest on this cam. Unforunately, I was not satisfied with the picture quality when I compared it to the previous webcam used. The Creative had a yellow tint to the pictures but the night light performance was excellent. The Logitech had more natural colors but the night light performance was horrible. Even when I increased the exposure to 1/5s, the object remained in dark. I do most of my chatting during the nights and I felt that it was not worth the $50-60 I spent on it.
It does not receive or send the correct messages to our Olevia Television. The model of our Olevia is 255T FHD. Is there anything you can do to resolve this problem? Would appreciate a response. Thank you.
Beware if you are buying this mouse for a computer in your bedroom, or any other location where it may be annoying to have your monitor unexpectedly turn on.This mouse either prevents your monitor from entering power saving mode (i.e. automatically turning off) or brings it out of power saving mode without cause.
Same situation..but it's a supplier issue not Amazon's. I ordered on Jan 18 from another website, PowerSellerNYC, because they actually showed availability but after 3 weeks of waiting and 3 calls, they finally admitted that they were expecting some in from China but the order never arrived. My local Best Buy has been sold out since Christmas. The only reason I didn't cancel my order is because based on previous owners feedback, this system is the best value out there. I'm traveling to China in two weeks...and probably pass the boat that it is on.When it is in my hands and I see what it can do, maybe I will join the ranks and give it a 5 star rating.
I recently purchased these headphones and have not been impressed. The sound is okay at best. I would recommend the Sennheiser RS40 over these headphones. They cost the same, sound better and recharge on the base stand. A much better value overall.
$1.63! How can you beat that price? That's what I thought too. Folks, you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a really low-end hdmi cable to last you 30 days then this is the cable for you. But if you like quality and uninterrupted sound from your tv or stereo then go ahead and spend a few more dollars for something of higher quality. That is, of course, unless you like swapping cables every month (but then you'll have spent $20 in a year and still have a crummy cable). But, that price keeps me from giving only 1 star.
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.
Plugged this into my Vista system to use for ReadyBoost, and left it there. One day, it just stopped working. Nothing would bring it back to life.
I purchased the Opteka wired remote for my Canon 40D, and used in maybe 10 times since I got it in November 2008. It just failed. It will still trip the focus at the half button pressed setting, but will not trip the shutter upon full press.While the price is about 1/3 the Canon release, there are other factors that will be in my future buying decision. Am I supposed to buy two Opteka releases to have one as a backup when the first fails? (Now the price is $34 with shipping on my $14.85 purchase price). Also is the quality factor. I baby my equipment and under light, occasional use, this Opteka remote failed in the middle of a shoot. I switched to the short timed setting on the camera, which worked OK for the product shots I was doing at the time, but had it been for portraiture, where timing is critical, the solution would be to go back to the on-camera shutter.I suppose if you need a shutter release for fun, and it makes no difference whether you have a release or not, the Opteka could be a disposable option. While it has metal contacts inside, it's failure in under a year of light use speaks more to the unreliability and poor quality. If you need a shutter release for paying work, or to use in a situation you can not easily duplicate (portraits on location or scenics on a trip) having the release fail, for frankly no cause (the camera tipping and pinching the release cord), the few dollars "saved" buying this disposable release may not be worth the price paid in missed shots, or the delay in replacing it.I do not think I will reward Opteka with a second purchase of an item that one would reasonably expect to function more than a dozen times, and a hundred shots. As a consumer that expects value, and value to me means functioning at a reasonable price, the Opteka fails to be an option. Premature failure is a deal-killer at a bargain price, and worse at a reasonable price. I will take my chance with a Canon release rather than spend more money on an Opteka product which didn't last even a year.It quite surprising how they can go to all the trouble to manufacture this item, and have so many fail after so little use? With so many failures, they have gambled on skimping too far on some aspect of manufacture. I would expect an expensive release, a "pro" release, to hold up under heavy use. This Opteka release didn't even hold up under light use for less than a year.If you like better than 50/50 odds in a purchase lasting more than a year with light use, gamble on Opteka. I'm more interested in a product that lasts a little longer. Reminds me of the lesson: "The bitter sting of poor quality last long after the lure of a cheap price."No more Opteka gambles for me.
As a handicapped user that uses computers quite a bit I am unhappy with this mouse. It is too easy to hit the right button especially when i get weak also the range is a problem. My wife complains often about losing control.All in all I am pretty unhappy with this purchase but there is no place I can go to try out items before I purchase them.
I had a five dollar set of bunny ears attached to my HDTV here in Chicago. Reception was great for all Chicago HD channels except for Fox in HD. I saw this antenna at Best Buy and it said on the box that it was optimized for HD reception. I thought the Fox HD reception would improve when I replaced my cheapo bunny ears with this RCA ANT401. Unfortunately, I could not get clear reception from any HD channels after installing it.
Does anyone see anywhere here or on Linksys' site where they tell you that this does not work with Windows 7? No, you don't Linksys will sell you the unit, and then do nothing about supporting it. You will be out the money. I've seen a few posts on some of the forums where very technical people came up with work arounds but they are not easy, I ended up returning over 200 dollars worth of Linksys equipment I had bought because this unit will not work. Had they been upfront on their site I would not have ordered the item. As it was I felt very cheated, as do many other people.Amazon needs to give this product the boot ASAP.
After a couple months, the connection gets very loose and when you plug it into the computer it sometimes doesn't work and you have to wiggle the card. VERY ANNOYING.
Here's the reasons why I call this a cheap plastic junk,1. The 3 MP doesn't give enough picture quality. 3MP is just a marketing thing, its actual quality is more like 2MP.2. Visible purple fringing/ chromatic aberrations.3. LCD monitor is not good, tough to see anything on in sunlight. Using a cheapish LCD helps drive profit margins higher for Kodak on this.4. Unacceptable time lag when veiewing on LCD.5. Takes more than 14 secs to write anything on the CF card. Even my last year's camera was much better than this !6. Poor viewing capabilites.7. You need to spend lots of extra money to get its dock. Why doesn't Kodak sell it along with camera itself ? After all it hardly worth 15 bucks !8. Missing features like movie/audio, Video out, atleast some manual controls etc.I have compared this camera to other Canon/Sony ones and find this way below on quality/features compared to them. I see that many people here have a 5 star review for this, but then maybe its their first experience with a digicam.Kodak needs to improve the quality of their products and stop making such shabby cameras. Buy a Canon S200 or S330 or A40 and you will be much more happy. They have much more features and have very good metallic bodies. Don't buy this plastic junk. Look all the freebies that Kodak is throwing in to sell this :)I know I will not be very pouplar in my harsh review about this cheapie but I prefer to be candid.
While the sound quality isnt anything to complain about, the setup, drivers, and software for the original Live!'s and the 5.1 cards are absoutely horrible. I've never seen a manufacturer pump out so many high-rated soundcards with such buggy, system-crashing drivers. I have no idea how companies rate the Live!'s so highly when a solid 50% of users have driver problems from the beginning. Browsing the internet to find out how everyone else thought of these cards, I discovered an extraordinarily high percentage of people who had serious problems with the SB Live!'s. Save yourself some money and a lot of time and find a non-Creative soundcard. I dont think you want to end up reformatting your whole harddrive like me and many other SB Live! consumers.
I purchased this case for my Canon S2 IS and was very disappointed because it is too small! The camera itself barely fits inside --I suppose it would fit without the camera strap attached-- and there is definately no room for accessories. Get a real camera bag; don't waste your money on this one!
This item is useless, do not BUY. I tried to use it to split between my projector and TV. It worked with one output (TV or Projector) connected but it was full of snow, as soon as I connected the second output the picture dies out. It only does up to 720P, 1080P kills it. Don't waist your money!
This is quite possibly the worst printer I have ever owned!!! The Cannon I had was awesome and then I made the mistake of buying "refilled ink" as I am sure a lot of people have done and totally botched their printers like I did! This Lexmark printer is not worth $25.00 much less the $95.00 my husband paid for it at WalMart! It is lame and these people are right in saying it is slow and doesn't print photo's well at all even with the photo cartridge! Cartridges are very expensive as well--black more than $28.00 and color more than $35.00! Hope you find this helpful! By the way--notice it's not on the market anymore.
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.
These drives are just plain dangerous. The first one I had upon plugging it in commenced popping and smoking until I unplugged it. I sent for a replacement and Amazon happily obliged. The second just didn't work at all after plugging it in. Amazon will not replace after the second dud and I do not blame them. They should consider not carrying the line. Like it is implied, Amazon delivered great service throughout all of this, it was Western Digital that was delivering junk.
do not buy this disk or any other disk that is 2 gb unless you know for sure the disk is compatible with your card reader (or with your machine). they will corrupt or lose 1 gb of memory unless compatible. i have bought 3 of these disks : 2 sandisk , 1 lexar. older card readers and older electronics will often be incompatible.caveat emptor.
They won't ship to Japan, they won't ship to APO. Fine. So I selected the U.S. shipping address of my parents figuring I could have them forward the shipment. But when I got to the checkout my $15 order of six cartridges had an additional charge of $25 for shipping. Ridiculous!!!
Purchased this product despite all the negative reviews. I was arrogant enough to believe my high-tech background could "just make it work". Man was I wrong about myself!Setup was easy, pointed the browser to the web interface, entered the same settings (SSID, channel..etc) I had on my WRT54G (v6), and it connected up like a champ. Two blue lights came on and I received excellent signal everywhere in the house. Unfortunately, that was when the misery started. WRE54g stopped responding whenever one of my wireless clients disconnected. I could not ping it, nor could I access the web interface until I power cycled WRE54g.My network isn't all that complicated - several laptops (XP and Mac), a network printer (802.11g) and two IP cameras riding on 802.11g, and I have minimal interference from neighboring 802.11 devices. I tried fiddling with all sorts of settings, such as locations for the extender, channels, disabled encryption, removed MAC filters, none worked, Whenever someone closed the lid of the laptop, everyone else lost connectivity in a few seconds.No need to take my words for it, Google "wre54g problems" and you will find loads of similar incidents. I wonder if Linksys QA their products anymore.
60 days for tech help starting Dec 1. If you change devices or have problems beyond that you will get zero support. When I called in because I was having technical problems the rep said "I shouldn't even be talking to you, I should just be referring you to the internet". This was on my first day I used my 880. Wow, I really regret giving a company that treats customers like that my money.
The device does level out sounds, for the most part. However, after a few hours of use, I decided to return it, because:- when changing channels or resuming a program, the device has a short pop sound of the noise it's leveling, as it basically first assesses the noise input and levels it out. Pretty annoying when changing channels- as stated by other reviewers, when you pause a program or have no noise pumping through, you hear an audible hiss (electronic noise) generated by the device- as stated by other reviewers, when there noise of the program is low, you can hear the "clipping" of the noise by the device, causing you to lose some of the music, dialogue, etc.- it lacks an optical connection -- purely analog only on this puppy. Time for them to upgrade, given this is the year 2008!
I expect a lot better. When I received the product I was a bit disappointed. It's so cheap look designed, not like a picture. The functions are so tedious.
Well, I plunged into the LCD market for my desktop machine and purchased this monitor from Amazon. I love the size of the display and the quick power (no warming up like the old CRT) and I also liked the ease of adjusting the display with the AUTO mode being perfect. My main reasons for a low rating include the text shadowing on Win2kPro which wasn't correctable, although I managed to get used to it and probably could have managed if that alone was the issue. The critical issue was the screen jitters - while the text was shadowed, the text moving on the screen is very annoying and causes additional eye strain. This wasn't an issue for the games, those worked fine or the movement was unnoticed, but for programming work, it really hurt the eyes. I am sad to see it go because the size and color was awesome and I have to go back to a 17" crt which is really 16" display, until I find a unit which doesn't suffer from these issues.
Setting up the router (replacing a BEFW11S4, which worked great) wasn't difficult, but it ended up disabling my outbound VPN which worked fine with the previous linksys router. After a few hours of net research, I finally found another reference to a "linksys Nightmare" that suggested forwarding UDP ports 500 and 4500, and TCP ports 50, 389, 709, and 5080. This resolved the problem and I thought I was golden. Sadly, I was never able to get the router to act as a VPN server, even using the Linksys QuickVPN client.Two days later, the router stopped issuing DHCP addresses and even rejected administration login via 192.168.1.1 (the router internal address). Resetting the router fixed the problem, but two days later the same thing happened again. And two days later, again. I contacted their technical support using their online chat applet and she seemed remarkably dim (she had to ask me twice during our conversation which model number I had, even though it was in the original contact dialog info and recorded in our chat). Ultimately, her response was "it must be defective - return it to where you bought it for an exchange". That's when I decided to go out and read the reviews of this model (sadly, I trusted Linksys and hadn't bothered to do my research this time earlier) only to discover that this is a VERY common problem. Time to give Netgear a try.
Everything is great about these speakers, except they have one fatal problem... they buzz. The speakers periodically emit a buzzing sound. This even happens when they are turned OFF, if you can believe it. I called Altec Lansing and they informed me that a) they are well-aware of this problem; b) it is "normal;" and c) this is to be expected with their "less expensive models."This problem is incredibly annoying and I am getting rid of the speakers. If you want to buy a pair, email me and I'll send you mine for free if I still have them.Do yourself a favor and get a different product.
I've purchased a lot of refurbished cartridges before and this has to be the worst. Print's the whole page dark instead of just the text.
I couldn't imagine that a linksys product was as bad as everyone was saying. I bought it anyway and now I don't have to imagine.It has problems. It crashes when I try to set the time zone. It crashes frequently!
I have had one for almost 1 year. It work well until recently. It fails to acquire satellite signals nearly every time I try to use it now. It's useless. It will sometimes acquire a signal if I turn in on and off several times. Garmin's support is non-existent. I have updated software regularly. A web search indicates that this problem has been ongoing for quite a while.
I'm on the verge of turning this thing into a pile of smoking rubble. I've had countless problems with this printer, from print quality to the paper feed. This thing is a disaster. Heed my warning, DO NOT GET NEAR THIS THING.
I knew that a camera that is worth 40 bucks is not that top of the line. I went to purchase it anyway to give it to my little sister. It turned out she hated it. Outdoors, where there is sufficient light, the camera is tolerable and the pictures are not that bad. Indoors however, the camera is useless without the flash because the pictures turned out so dark (like midnight dark) even though there is enough light. This also applies outdoor where light it not sufficient. For the video part, I also found it useless because the videos are so dark. You can't even see anything!With flash, the camera is tolerable as long as you don't take self portraits because if you do you will look like a ghost for the flash is so strong. To remedy that problem I had to tape a piece of paper on the flash part to minimize it. Because of this, I can finally see my face but then the camera looked ugly. Apart from that the result of the photos had a very strong yellow and brown hues that sometimes the pictures turn out sepia-like.When I uploaded my pictures to the computer, they turned out grainy and pixelated. I know that picture quality would not be that great but with the supposed 4.1 megapixel label it really is abysmal. I've compared this camera's picture with the pictures on my Sony Ericsson W810 (which has 2 megapixels) and my cellphone had better pictures. Don't be deceived by all these megapixel hoopla.Finally the thing that irritates me with this camera the most is the USB cover which is so hard to remove. I had to literally use the aid of scissors or cutters to take the damn thing off.I cannot comment on this camera's issue of all the pictures being erased when the camera's battery dies because I have not experienced that myself yet.Hope this review helped. :)
D-Link makes great products. Unfortunately this is not one of them. Or maybe I'm just the unlucky consumer whose external hard drive, ipod, web cam, and usb tv tuner are not compatible with this hub.This hub is great for connecting my mouse and my printer (which is off most of the time). But it drops connections with my external hard drive (don't even ask about booting up with my external plugged into this thing) it will not allow my ipod to connect, nor will it get a signal with my usb tv tuner, or allow any sort of normal frame rate on my webcam (i'm getting about 1 frame every 5 seconds).Maybe I got a defective unit. I'm definately returning this.
I wish I had read Marc Anderson's review first. I was rather skeptical about this product being so helpful and useful to really calibrate an HDTV, but unfortunately, decided to waste approx. $20 and buy one (not thtough Amazon). It might be of some use to someone who has never seen a TV set before, but the average person can adjust the color, brightness and contrast, etc. to get a picture suitable to watch by going through each setting, if you don't like the manufacturer's pre-settings.I had learned that such a product was available and tried several of the rental stores first, but they weren't available yet, if they even will be. Save your money on this one and see if there is such a thing that is really useful. Gary Patterson Decatur, IL
I bought an ebookman 911 to listen to mp3 and audiobook files. Franklin claims the ebookman is audible ready and recommended audible.com as a web source for content and included a free month benefit.I regret buying the ebookman or using a "website".... You must download the operating system from Franklin before you can even turn it on. Its manual was obviously written by someone for whom English was a second or third language. Further, the screen is too small and not backlit. Moreover, it eats batteries and you cannot use the adapter at all when the machine is syncing with your PC or the audible website which can take days.Now lets get to the ... website. Even with a free month benefit from Franklin, using the website is not worth the effort. Its poorly designed and unintelligible even to audible employees.Both Franklin and "the website" have lousy tech support and their FAQs are unhelpful.My advice, save your money, get a cheap cassette recorder and borrow audiobook cassettes from your local library.
Update 2006.08.03This time it worked like a charm as soon as I plugged it in. I guess they require a better quality control to avoid exchanges.------------I followed the instructions step by step (as recommended by some reviewers), I installed the transmitter in a RCA out (fixed volume), turned on the home theater, waited until the red light was blinking on the transmitter, adjusted the frequency, turned on the speaker, adjusted the frequency, incresed the volume, all perfect. 2 minutes later, game over. I tried again numerous times, and I even called Advent Customer Support to see if I was missing something. After all the troubleshooting they confirmed that the speaker was dead, possibly due to an internal amplifier problem.I am giving it a second change. Returning the item tomorrow and expecting a replacement. I will update the review when I get it.
i own this card and the reception is horrible. i had to purchase a 3com card to replace it.works fine if your access point is very close but i would just recommend going with something like 3com for just a few bucks more.
What's wrong with this device? Well, Sony has done a great job of isolating people from the openess of music. This MP3 Player is small, and holds a lot. Unfortunatly, it requires you to use Sony's software, SonicStage. Because of this, Sony has made sure that you can't get any online songs from anyone else."At this time, online music services such as the Roxio Napster, Listen.com Rhapsody, or Apple iTunes Music Store are not directly compatible with the Net MD Walkman recorder or Network Walkman player."This means your using Sony's CONNECT music store to get music online. Not only is this music store hard to navigate, it doesn't seem to have a lot in it.If that doesn't seem bad enough, you'd better keep your installation disc in a safe place. Sony will charge you $20.00 to get another copy from them.Although the MP3 player might work fine, the software and services required to use with it are terrible.
I ordered this thinking it would be simple to plug it in and go. I'm above average on wireless network setup, and this thing disconnects whenever it wants to. I've got three computers on my network: one wired desktop, one wireless laptop, and a desktop which is supposed to be wireless now that I have this product. Except that it cuts off all the time, and sometimes spends hours "acquiring network address" even after several dozen restarts a day. I thought I could fix it by giving it a static IP address within the router's range, and this fixed it GREAT for two days. Then it went back to the same old story - connection up, connection down, up, down, and then NOTHING. When it's on, it works great. But that is so seldom now that I'm ready to burn the darn thing. I'm going to try and find a number to customer support (no luck so far) and see how many times I'll have to explain the same problem to several people before they run me through the usual questions like, "Is your computer plugged in?"I'll update if there's a fix. Otherwise, do NOT buy this.UPDATE: After locating the original packing, there was neither a U.S. phone number nor a website listing any type of support. The only phone number I could locate was for Frankfurt, Germany. I even went to their website (after much searching) and was STILL unable to get any type of contact information.Again, do NOT purchase this product if you want trouble-free wireless networking.
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.
To use Aplio, both parties need to have Aplio setted up. You have to use &quot;certain&quot; internet provider (compatible, according to the user guide) which costs you at $9 dollars a month.If you don't make a lot phone calls, it is not worth to buy it.
I purchased this card because I have on another computer the AIW9700 Pro. The 9700 Pro card has been a great card and I thought the 650 would be also. Well, the TV picture is great once you get the card working. The catalyst software to record programs is worthless. I cannot get it to connect with Titan. Tech support is also worthless. I have been using the Gemstar software from the 9700 Pro to see what TV guide programs are playing. I can record programs while I am at the computer but there is no VCR type functionality to record while I am away. I am extremely disappointed with ATI/AMD that they would sell a product that does not work fully and at the same time not support it properly. I hope they are not naive enough to think they will get repeat business with this kind of customer service.
This lock is the worst lock ever made, the lock resets itself so you cannot unlock it. To remove the lock you have to cut the wire (super easy) and saw the lock off. In the process damaging my computer. This product should be taken off the market.
Given the price, I probably shouldn't be surprised - but these things don't hold up worth a darn. If you're trying to move a very small screw that's being stubborn, be careful - it's easy to damage the tips of these drivers.If you want a cheap set to just have around, just in case, these probably are a decent purchase. But don't expect them to last.
This product doesn't work as advertised. It makes a popping noise intermittenly through my Bose stereo radio. I've had to disconnect it and put it in a drawer. Audiovox........you got me again. Never again will I buy an Audiovox thinking that they might have improved their products. They make [...] products. I've made the mistake of trying Audiovox products ever since they made 8 track radios.
it doesn't work! it's a great small design and has all the features and well thought out menus. i popped a pal dvd-r in and it auto converted to ntsc beautifully for about 5 mins. then it froze. didn't play anything after that. i suspect the problem is heat related. it was very warm to the touch. all the ntsc disks that the cyberhome rejected played flawlessly on my sony dvd. back in the box it went and with amazon's fantastic return policy, i paid nada for the trial. if the cyberhome guys read this, my suggestion is to put some better heat syncs on it and do some qc at the factory. raise the price $20. but, don't sell a product that doesn't work!
I plugged in the cable into my iPhone 5, and it displays the message &#34;this accessory does not support charging&#34;.I repeated by unplugging and replugging constantly getting the same message.
I've had this mouse for a month now. I have noticed that I am constantly having to reset the connection, the mouse sucks up batteries and when I remove the USB to initially use it the mouse does not turn on (so i have to place the USB back in its spot and remove it again)... I would definitely not recommend this mouse, it is quite frustrating to work with!
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 consistent 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?
The photo shows four stepped pouches each containing one compact flash card, and what looks like a zippered enclosure. The actual device has two flaps which theoretically could hold two CF cards each, although it is a tight fit, and a snap enclosure.The pouch appears to be glued together rather than stitched, and it literally fell apart on first use. Avoid.
I have had two of these routers both of which have failed shortly after the warranty expired. I kept the router on 24/7 but for some reason if the router gets unplugged from the power outlet it is difficult and finally impossible to get the router to come back up after plugging back in (after the warranty expired no less). The test light stays on continously now on both routers. No amount of resetting/unplugging has brought them out of the test mode. I'm guessing that they are using poor quality components to keep the price so cheap. I also use a very expensive line conditioner that it is/was plugged into to no avail. Will be looking at a SonicWall device for a replacement.
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.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE AN iBOOK!! It slides in easily, but it is almost impossible to get out. I had to call their support line and they told me to apply pressure in the upper left corner (lower right corner if the lock is upside down). Even after doing that, it took me 10 minutes before I finally got it out. When I called, the guy asked me if I had an ibook before anything else. He then told me that they are tight in the ibooks and people have trouble getting them out. It is not worth the struggle if you have an ibook. I highly do not recommend this product for apple ibooks.
I had my unit for about one year. Installation was good, it work quite appropriately and transparently behind a sofa in my family room. It provided service to a section of my house where my main WiFi signal was too low, the signal was in fact significantly improved. Therefore, everything here sound very good so far. The only reason why I am giving it 2 stars is because it broke after about one year. Not like other Linsys devices.
Olympus should have stuck with stand-alone recorders. As long as you only want AM-radio quality voice recordings played back on the device to which you recorded them then you might be happy with one of these Olympus devices. I, for one, don't want to have to keep all of my important recordings in the device; I want them in my computer, and I want them to be of decent quality (128kbps mp3, FM radio, or better).This is where the nightmare begins. The USB interface uses some non-standard Olympus-devise overlay rather than a standard DOS-drive mount point. This means that you MUST use Olympus's shoddy, unstable, badly written WINDOZE ONLY software to retrieve your recordings from the device into your computer. And apparently even that doesn't run on every version of Windoze. So Mac users, Windoze XP Pro users, etc. etc. You are SOL (S*it Out of Luck). Olympus's response to pleas for help is, "That device is not compatible with your system. &lt;click>".I thought this was a lovely product when I tried it in the store, but at this point I am utterly disgusted and have an expensive, useless, piece of electronics now sitting on my desk. If only Olympus would hire a couple of decent programmers for a month to code a universal application for all versions of Windoze, Mac OSX, and Linux, all of my complaints could be resolved, but I guess Olympus doesn't care enough about their non-Windoze2000 users to bother to make their otherwise nice device "compatible". Sad.
Basically this thing is a piece of junk. I can see my 8" sub blowing this thing apart in about an hour it's "high quality construction" consists of about 1/2" thick cardboard tube with a 3/4" particle board end cap & covered with a felt-like material . The bass reflex vent is a plastic cap with a cardboard (toilet paper roll) extension. The power handling peak printed ON THE BOX reads 100 watts peak!!! Do yourself a favor & pay a little more for a better name cause Pyramid ain't cutting it. By the way this so called enclosures description does not indicate that it is an empty tube (no sub), but that should be obvious at the price but just wanted to share that. should make a good flame in the fire pit!!!
I do not know if the binoculars I received were faulty, but this Russian made product has such poor performance that it doesn't serve any purpose. These binoculars cannot be properly focussed and the clarity is nonexistant.
Like some of the other reviewers, this imitation toner cartridge did not work with my Samsung printer either. I thought I would end up saving a lot of money by buying this instead of the manufacture's actual toner cartridge. In the end it just ended up costing me more, because I'm going to need to buy the real thing now. Word of advice, don't buy it. Just go with the real thing. It may seem more expensive, but you'll be saving yourself money when it actually works.
I bought this coupler to put two 25' phone cords together (the cord between the hand set and the phone itself). We were always stretching a single cord beyond its limitations when talking on the phone. However, when using this coupler, I could not get a clear connection between two cords. I tested both cords (at first I thought I had a defective cord) but I determined the issue was with the coupler. Perhaps it just should be considered only for line cords (between the wall jack and phone) that do not have tension.
This camera is laughably bad. i had an Olympus and literally wore it out. I was then reluctantly talked into this piece of garbage. The pictures are dark and blurry. As a digital camera enthusiast i truly hate this camera and am out $300 on it.
this tablet will not work on my computers i tried it with the windows seven and with xp but nothing could it be becuase i have a mouse plugged in?
Well, the only thing I have to say is that I'm really sorry that I did not repurchase the 42HDS69 like I originally had before it was stolen. I thought I would get the same quality of picture and sound from this model, but not the case. Believe me, the quality of picture on this model is not as crisp as it was on the 42HDS69. Also, someone told me that the volume/sound coming from the bottom speaker of the plasma tvs was suppose to be better than the volume/sound coming from the speakers on the side. Not true. I liked the sound from the side speakers better. I now have to add more speakers to this model to get the quality of sound I'm accustomed to. As for the poor quality of picture, I guess I'll have to live with that too or sell this one and purchase another one. In a nutshell, I'm truly disappointed with this purchase.
While Midland did make improvements in their AVPH4 headsets as vs. the AVPH3 with regards to the wiring being much simpler; the earpiece of the AVPH4 is absolutely worthless. Midland considers this to be an "in-the-ear" design, but the truth of the matter is that there is not a snowballs chance in hell that this earpiece will ever fit into any human's ear. Not sure what they used for a model of a human ear to design this earpiece around/in, but it does not work. Wish that I could figure out how to reach Midland and ask them to consider re-working the design to something that might actually work. Don't waste your money on the AVPH4 Headset, it is unusable.
Although I love the size and plug-and-play simplicity of this player, I can't stand the way it works. A perky customer support person at Creative told me that it was not designed to support "playlists." What that means is that you cannot control the order in which songs are played. So, if you are making a workout mix, you can't put the fast songs first and then cool down songs. You can't listen to albums in their entirety or intended order. You can't control anything about the playback experience. So if you don't mind having Hayden and Hendrix mixed together, this is the player for you. But if you want to experience music how the artists intended to be experienced, or how you intended when you made the mix, then steer clear of this one. You will either be disappointed, or very frustrated as you change all the song names in your music library to "a" "b" "c" so that it will play as you want it to. Bummer.
We bought one of these for Christmas for our children. They were so excited to be able to watch movies in the van. When we first tried it out, there was sound, but no picture. We read through the instruction booklet and it said that it might do that if it had been brought into a warm room from the cold. So, we kept it. WE SHOULD HAVE RETURNED IT IMMEDIATELY. It finally worked with sound and picture, but then the connection started going bad. The DVD player would just stop working in the middle of a movie. It was like we had unplugged it, but we had not. It turned out that the connection at the plug in spot is bad. We even bought a new cord for almost $40 to try to fix it, but it still doesn't work. It also continues to have sound with no picture at various times.We travel A LOT and it is so frustrating to be driving along with three children who are so happy to be watching a movie and it just goes off. It takes forever to get it to work again if you can EVEN get it to work again. If you get it started and you happen to mash the play button too hard and move the DVD player just a fraction, it will go off again and you have to start all over.I contacted the company about this several times. Of course they said when I called that it was out of warranty and they would not do anything. When we bought it, it cost $230.00. Basically that is money down the drain. We will have to buy a new DVD player. I have read several reviews on Magnavox products. There have been several indicating that they have sound with no picture, even on large screen TVs. They call customer service and there is no help available.I spent extra money to get this well known brand as opposed to a cheaper brand. Well, I think I'll choose the less expensive brand next time. At least if it doesn't work, I won't be losing so much money when I have to buy a new one!
Worked fine for 6 months, but then completely stopped working. Warranty for labor is only 3 months, so Philips said their would be an eighteen dollar charge for replacement.
As someone else stated, WILL NOT WORK WITH 3 PRONGED, GROUNDED PLUGS. How ridiculous. Of course, my laptop's ac adapter has three prongs, like many others, so it will not work with this. Also, when traveling abroad, the trick is to bring a power bar so you can plug in multiple devices at once, where only one travel adapter is needed for the power bar itself. Unfortunately, most all power bars have 3 Prongs, so it won't work with them either.Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.
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 item is advertized as Major Metropolitan Areas in Europe and is supposed to be the City Navigator Europe NT. But what they sent us only has maps for UK and Ireland. You can buy the UK & Ireland version for &lt; $50 so be warned.
Horrrible...The screen showed white across while on, color very faded, white circle in corner, and volume doe's not work:/ Not recommended!
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I bought this product to replace the Toshiba, which died after a year of infrequent use. The picture quality appears inferior to the similarly priced Toshiba from the last year. The biggest problem I had with this product was that the sound level for dialogue was so faint that it was largely buried by the other sounds. This is even with the dialogue enhancer, which by the way doesn't work with some of the disks. If I turn up the volume, though, the other sound effects get way too loud. By the end of a movie, I was so tired just trying to follow the dialogue. During that movie, there was a brief moment of picture freeze, probably not a big deal, though.
I bought mine from (fulfilled through Amazon by "Dependable"). It came in a USED condition and with a European electric plug. The box and the manual were both in Spanish - not a biggie since who needs manuals for a system so simple anyway. Also there were no cables to convert the input to RCA so it could not be connected to a TV or a DVD/Blue Ray player. Maybe I just got unlucky here but just wanted to make people aware that these issues may exist - there are European spec models of X-540 being sold within the US and that you need to make sure that you will have what you need to connect it your TV/Player or PC (I'm not sure but I believe that the PC cable that came in the box also had just a female input end on the PC side - so I think it would need a male-to-male extension to actually plug it into the computer. But again, maybe it was just unlucky for me and the other packages are fine and have it all - just make sure of that before you depend on it working out-of-the-box.
I bought this about 18 months ago was happy with it until about 3 months ago when it began to cut out some of the sound. It was heavily distorted through the audio system. This happened with 2 ipods, 1 iphone and 2 different cars, so I do feel this problem to be in the cable. It did perform well for those 15 months, but considering it only sat in my car, in shade, I feel I should have gotten more time out of it. That is why I only gave it a 2 star, not a 3.
I tried everything to get this to work. First I tried to use it with a a Netgear wireless router, until I found on the router page that it might not support it, so I bought a new Linksys WRT54G that was guaranteed on the box of the range extender to work. Despite hours on the phone and on line with customer service, and trying every sort of manual and automatic configuration option, it never worked. Finally the Linnksys technical support told me that the WRE54G v1 must not be compatible with the WRT54G v5 and that I should return it.
If I had written this review a month ago I would have given it a great review, but since then, and especially yesterday, while using it extensively for the first time, it was driving me crazy. For something that is as expensive as this keyboard is (I paid $102 for a refurbished or remanufactured one) I would think it wouldn't have the issues it has been having. It loses connection all the time, for random reasons, and always loses connection when the computer freezes and I have to restart it. I tried originally to connect it using a generic BT dongle and was having problems when it disconnected and I would have to delete it from the devices and add it anew. To do this, I would have to reconnect the mouse I replaced to do this. Very annoying.So I tried the dongle that came with it to be able to more easily reconnect them, but even that didn't always work. Since I had bought this to be able to use 15 feet away from my computer while watching movies, this is not going to work.The connectivity problems aren't all. Sometimes it lags, sometimes it adds random letters that I didn't even push. Once yesterday it started typing in all CAPS before I had pressed the caps lock key! Very annoying. This is why it only has one star. It doesn't function as it should and is not reliable.Now, I can talk about the design. The design is not too terrible. With that said, the mousepad is in a bad spot. My pinky finger is always pressing it and moving the mouse and my cursor when typing or using the arrow keys. Annoying once again. I'm used to the mousepad in the center of the bottom of the keyboard as it is in laptops, and that took some getting used to. The pseudo backlighting that happens when I push one of the peripheral buttons is lame as I can't very well see any of the keys until I push it. Anyway, I think that's it. I'm looking to send it back and get a refund on it and not using it much more. Otherwise, I might be adding to this list of failures in the near future.
Don't buy this camera unless you want to spend $150 to have a consultant install the software, and you don't mind that many of the touted features don't work, and it's OK that the video images are out of synch with the audio.When the software hung up during installation, I followed the online troubleshooting guide which said, uninstall it. It wouldn't uninstall. So I was stuck. It wouldn't work, and it wouldn't uninstall. I had to call in my computer consultant, who did manage to install it. BUT the software won't recognize that I do indeed have Internet Explorer, so many features are not available. To rub salt in the wounds, the sound and video are out of synch. I'm sending it back to Amazon. It's expensive junk!Doesn't Amazon test products before selling them?????
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!)
Indeed, this case has a design flaw. The case touches the screen any way you attach the Palm to it. Just try the following: Leave you Palm on with the sound on. Close the case. You will hear sounds as the case touches the screen.My advice: If you want to keep your Palm for a long time don't buy it. I am already looking for something else.
It arrived with NO set-up instruction other than a CD that was so confusing even my expertise could not comprehend.I spent hours on the phone with Samsung techs but never got a decent picture only to discover that the picture loses a great deal of brightness when viewed other than straight on. Side view might be OK but the slightest deviation up or down is a disaster. Also note that several of the controls on the remote don't work. Also note that the remote control arrived without a battery and NO ONE including Samsung could determine what battery it was supposed to be....I wasted 2 days trying to make this puppy work. Dont waste YOUR time.
unfortunately this product is virtually worthless.For the first 4 or 5 days it actually SEEMED to help... the volume was more consistent.On about the 5th day it developed loud, seemingly random, very frequent POPS.. so much so that, especially with external speakers being used, it's so annoying I BYPASSED the device.I've tried it 6 or 7 times since then and same result.The POPS and CRACKS are so loud I'm afraid they'll damage my speakers.In any event, I would NEVER recommend actually buying this thing.Unfortunately... because now I have NO solution for the problem of ridiculously loud commercials that politicians or cable companies obviously have no intention of regulating.
Not even worth using as a paperweight , I had it sitting on top of my stereo in my house and tried it all over my car and it still didn't do a thing except give me a VERY weak static filled signal , is it possible to give a negative star rating? I wish it was.
Works for everything EXCEPT data transfer.I tried 3 times to backup my files, but got Data Error.My old "cheap Chinese" hub works fine every time.
I bought a couple of these. I backed-up videos to CD after re-encoding them to Xvid format with ESS Standalone Support using AutoGK (Gordon Knot). The movies turned out fantastic.After that, this DVD player has much to be desired. The software is aweful and there's no support from Phillips. Controls are non-standard, so your learning a new system. I went from a 5 year old Panasonic to a new $40 Toshiba player and the controls were the same. Not this puppy. Also, the unit is cheaply made and prone to break quickly. One of the two I bought started making clicking sounds as it read disks. I took both of them back and went with the $40 Toshiba from Costco/BJs (got one at each for the same price). Although the Toshiba won't play Divx, I'm fine burning mpeg-2 DVDs for having a good, standard, reliable DVD player.
I have had this printer for 2 years with no problems and had been very happy with its performance. However, bought a new PC with windows vista and after countless hours wasted on line with HP, I now find out it does not print BORDERLESS as it is not compatible with WINDOWS VISTA. I'm angry that HP wasted my time and has not solved this issue. Do not BUY if you use Windows Vista.
Bought this remote expecting great things. Have bought logitech products in the past and been very happy with them. This remote was no different for the first 3 months. Worked great, fairly easy web based setup great form factor and looks good. However 3 months in the 5 button stopped working. I rebooted the remote to factory settings and reloaded my button setup from this logitech wizard. Worked for a couple weeks then stopped again.The most disappointing part is that when I Emailed Logitech and Amazon with receipts/order #'s etc and asked them how to fix the issue or if it was a defect and received no response from either. I couldn't be more disappointed in the lack of support from both sides on what could have been a great product.
I had a problem with the logitech software, in which the buttons would fail to respond for 10-15 seconds after the mouse went to sleep. Very irritating. After contacting logitech support, they responded that the software was not intended for os X 10.4.8 (latest version for 2 months now?).Their solution was to not use the software, so no advanced features. The wheel is great, I'm continuing to use the mouse, but the rest of the buttons are mostly useless.Very disappointing.
The DVD did not play my movies. I think folks would be better off going to a local store like Radio Shack.
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 purchases a product similar to this one and was involved in an accident where my head was whipped forward and I sustained serious injuries to my forehead and scalp when the CD's sliced me like a knife along my forehead from ear to ear. My scalp was seperated from my skull all the way to the crown of my head. I was in surgery for several hours while they stitched my scalp back together. I also lost all feeling from the cut along my forehead to the crown of my skull due to the nerve endings being ripped from the scalp.It has been over a year since the accident and I still have no feeling on my head.I urge everyone to think twice before purchasing any type of CD holder that wraps around your car visor.
I own a 2005 Toyota RAV4 and 2007 Sienna. The issue I have in these two cars is a high pitched line noise (which increases with higher engine RPMs) when plugging any MP3 or other sound device (GPS) into the AUX port and charging the device at the same time. Based on another review I was hoping this high quality and high priced cable would fix the issue, I am sad to say it did not.
Opened the bag tried it on two cars, 2 different players and realized that the thing doesn't work. A few hours after trying every possible station on both the cars and a creative mp3 player and a panasonic mp3 player (CD variety) gave up and returned it back. Hope I get back my money (including the shipping), since I never returned anything to Amazon before.Initially the fm adapter part wasn't working. Very obvious since the moment I turn on my player the station would go blank else the original programme on the station would sound. It didn't even work on a blank station.The power part of it wasn't functioning later. Both were camry's in the 1st car the power seemed to work, later on I had to keep it pushed else the power light wouldn't light up. Realized that Coby is something that one should totally stay away from it. I can't remember an ocassion where a product died or didn't function straight out of its package.
I'd really like to recommend this camcorder, but I can't. It has a lot of very good features at a great price, but the old addage, you get what you pay for applies here.The first one I had lasted a couple weeks. I only used it a couple hours when it started having problems playing back recorded video. First, random pixels all of the screen, then lines through the video, and finally it would not play back anything.So I returned that one and ordered another. While waiting for that one to arrive I found the reviews here and noticed simular problems listed. As soon as the new camcorder arrived and set it up on my desk and started play back and recording. Within 2 hours of use (just sitting on the desk) the camcorder would no longer play back anything. It just gives you a blue screen.Tech support has not answered my email request. This one is going back too, and I'm going to look for another brand.
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.
OVERLY COMPLEX PRODUCT AND MANUEL, AND THE PRODUCT DID NOT LIVE UP TO ITS DESCRIPTION OR NAME. MANUEL LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED. ALSO, SHOCK TO FIND OUT IT DID NOT HAVE A HARD DRIVE. NEVER HEARD OF HAVING TO BUY A HARD DRIVE FOR A DVR. IF IT IS A DVR I EXPECT IT TO RECORD. HOW CAN IT RECORD IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A HARD DRIVE--THE PRODUCT HAS NO OTHER METHOD OF RECORDING. INSTALLED THIS WEEKEND AND STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT AND TO RECORD ANYTHING. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT SHOULD MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THERE IS NO HARD DRIVE!!!!
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.
Worst interface ever. Worst manual ever. With that said, once you do have it set up and working properly, this unit is awesome. BUT, after just a few years the audio quality started to get a little weird and I could hear very slight popping noises. This degraded over time to the point that it's now unusable. Mind you, this only happens when playing anything tat requires more than 2 channels of audio over optical. I've spent far too much time online in audio forums trying to troubleshoot this system. SInce the problem is intermittent, the local audio repair shop could never reproduce the problem. Google this unit with audio popping, static, noise, etc... you'll see what I mean. Stay away.
The reciever sticks out of notebook. If yo uhave your USB slot on back face, that will break the reciever when you tilt the notebook. Mine just stopped working after 2 months. Bad choice
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE REST OF THEIR MODELS (IF THEY HAVE ANY) BUT THIS TV DIED IN LIKE 3 - 4 MONTHS MY SCREEN IS DARK AS HELL!!! THAT'S COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE & UN*^$#*IN' BELIEVABLE!!!! I HAVE A TV THAT A GOT FROM SEARS 0VER TWENTY YEARS AGO THAT STILL DAMN WORKS!!! COBY YOU SHOULD SERIOUSLY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS DAMN MODEL!! TOTALLY PISSED OFF WITH YALL RIGHT NOW MAN. -----LUCCI
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.
Own this lens but very disappointed with the image quality. My cheap Canon 50mm f1.8 lens produced much superior images. Would probably trade-in for Canon 16-35mm or 17-40mm lens in the near future.
Ordered this a month ago, have yet to see it. Avoid this vendor like someone who has recently been to Mexico with a bad cough.
Only way this thing work out of the box is in a un-secured network.Tried every setting, no luck on my WPA enabled setup. I am not trading security for range. The setup program is very bad, 9 out of 10 times cannot find the expander 10 feet away. When the setup program failed to complete, it took my notebook wireless with it. I have to reboot to recover.After 2 hours of re-install efforts, I gave up and returned it.
The price was good for a Christmas present for my sister, but the product does not work. the prongs that have to be connected to the ipod bend easily and she has been unable to use it.
Very un happy..sent it back and did not get all of my refund back!
I Buy 2, in less than 2 months was damaged, am listened to well but they are of bad quality
This thing was easy to program controls. Worked flawlessly. Easy to set up. A little after one year it no longer works. New batteries do not help it. You get what you pay for. So while the price is attractive, be cautious that you may get a lemon
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.
The Amazon page for this item clearly says "by Canon" on the top of the page. These batteries are NOT by Canon and Canon would surely object to their brand name being used in this way.The product description says: The NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack from Canon provides continuous, reliable power to your digital camera or camcorder. It is compatible with Digital Rebel XT / PowerShot S30/ S40/S45/S50/S60 Digital Cameras and Elura / Optura 30/40/50/60/400/500 / Camcorders.This is very true... of the battery made by Canon.... but it again says "from Canon" and there is no Canon brand name shown on this product. Have you ever seen a Canon battery without their name on it? It is called "Brand Identification".Amazon has tons of products but I wish they would find a way to stop this kind of listing. Sometimes, a cheap replacement battery at a lower quality and cost is what you want or need. So be it. But don't lie about it and pretend to be an official product when you are not!My choice is to stay away!
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've had this calibrator for just under a year. It has never been updated for use with the current Apple OS, and has recently started producing a strong magenta cast. I'm afraid it's going to be throw out - I certainly won't be buying anything from X-Rite / Greta Macbeth again. I suggest looking at the Spyder 3 series.
I ordered the wrong part and returned it. I hope it will be replaced, although the fault was mine.
Don't buy this product, it's junk! The dock simply doesn't work. The wires and antenna are fine (which I know because I used them to hook my car dock up to my indoor stereo system) but the dock is dead.After many frustrating hours trying to make this system work, we gave up. I have returned this worthless junk and we will do without Sirius in the house.
I purchased this camcorder last week and have confirmed with Sony that it is absolutely not Mac compatible. Sony's software is Windows-only and their proprietary AVCHD format is not supported by anyone other than Sony (so far) it seems. There is not any software I could find for the Mac that works with the camcorder. Perhaps this will change with time.The software that Sony provides is pretty bad and in fact, I have not gotten the video playback to work cleanly. The user interface is clunky and not intuitive.The hardware (i.e .the camcorder itself) seems pretty solid and usable but I'm very disappointed in the rest. I'm sending mine back.
I know the pitfalls associated with comparing an author's second work to their first, especially since the public abhors change and wants the artist to keep producing the same art that made them so initially famous.However, Tartt's second novel fails alone -- even if TSH had never been written, TLF still fails on several levels. It lacks focus, is in need of much editing, and the central plot isn't a strong enough thread to keep the reader interested. The characters are predictable, and there is no resolution at the end (which is fine, in some cases. Tartt is no Hitchcock, and didn't provide us with enough mini-resolutions to make up for the gaping hole at the end).Between her first novel and her second, Ms. Tartt seems to have become seduced by her own hype. This book comes across as egotistical, and ultimately, selfish. It wasn't written for us, it seems. Only for members of the court eager to get a glimpse of the Emperor's new clothes.
I bought this laser model about 2004 and had problems with it from the outset. I got pages and pages of ASCII stuff sometimes at the start of a job and sometimes mid-way into a job.Minolta Support insisted I needed to get forensic diagnostic software to determine the problem with my computer. My computer was brand new at the same time as the printer.The saving grace of this machine is the quality of the output particularly on photos. Skin tones are not too good but probably as good as an inkjet on plain paper.Since OS X Lion the machine is better behaved but it will still paper jam on startup and throw an ASCII tantrum if it feels like. Tons of complaints on US reviews too.
I've had two of these. Both had the same issue. Intermittent failure of the computer to recognize the connected devices. I thought D-Link was a fairly solid brand, but this item is a turkey.
When I woke up this morning, I found no indicator lights for power to this unit. I thought it got unplugged. It is plugged in and it is DEAD. I have many other items plugged into the same outlet including a tv and everything else is working. Maybe it has a blown fuse inside or something??? If anyone else has had this problem, please let me know how it was corrected!! ThanksMike Jones,,,,mikiej2@cox.net
This product is supposed to lower the volume of your TV when those very annoying overly LOUD commercials come on. Great idea. Poor product. I have tried it on 3 different TVs with no success. I would not advise anyone to purchase this product.
I should have down loaded the excert first. Then I would have known that this was not a book I would have been interested in.
The mechanism that is used to attached the lanyard to the IPOD nano is too large and is not compatible with the nano. I had to return this item.
although the camera was economically priced for all the features it has to offer, there seems to be a manufacturing defect with my camera. i've tried to contact sharp customer service to try to resolve the problem i was having with playback ( garbled video as well as distorted audio ) they tried to tell me that it maybe the brand of DV tape i am using, but after reviewing this site and seeing that i wasn't only person with this problem, i've come to believe that there is only one reason why the camcorder is failing--- obviously, they must have used a bad batch of parts in the manufacturing process....currently my camcorder is at an authorized service center for repair...i hope that they can fix the problem..i only had the camera less than three weeks...when and if i get the camera back i'll give a updated review of the camera in it's entirety.
I use my Ipod at the office and at home and soon grew tired of carrying the USB/charging cord back and forth so I ordered this Retractable USB Cable. It seemed like a bargain, but it was defective. I attached it to the same Ipod and same computer that I use with the other cord. It simply did not make the connection. I exchanged it for my regular cord and there was no problem connecting. I did this twice, on two different computer and this flexible cord did not work. Returns are easy with Amazon so I returned it for a refund and bought a slightly more expensive cord.
I bought this to add a couple extra USB outlets to my new Toshiba Laptop.. It will not plug n enough to connect in the slot.. Do not buy if you have a new laptop as it will not go far enough into the slot to make connections.. I am a computer tech who builds systems and networks, not a computer beginner.
1 black ink cartridge worked for a short time on my Canon MP460 printer, the other did not. Both color did not work either.
This just arrived today as a replacement for the previous splitter that we had, which was an exact model.I ordered two of these (keeping one for future use), but neither one work, and it is only when I remove this one and plug the cable directly into the wall socket, am I able to get online (this one serves the same purpose at the last one - one for the phone, and one for our internet connection).My Mom always told me that you get what you paid for and, with this product, she is certainly right!
I thought this was the answer to my dilemma. I have an iphone 3gs and wanted something that would charge the phone as well as play my mp3s through my car radio. It works! The down side is that the quality is very very poor! Save your money and upgrade your car stereo system!I returned it.
I'm really disappointed with these Memorex DVD-Rs. The price was great, but they do not work at all with my NEC DVD burner. I tried multiple ones from different positions in the cakebox and nothing works. I'm using Sonic as the burning software and it just makes an attempt and then says it fails. I've tried burning through Windows and had the same results. I now have 50 worthless coasters sitting on my desk.I was not trying to burn any protected material. These are movies I took myself of our newborn son. Now I have to go try and buy another brand of media. I would return these to Amazon but the return shipping cost on my dime would cost more than I paid in the first place. Very unhappy.
Westinghouse is the worst tv I have ever purchased. I have 2 of this same model and both of them have problems. Both of them lock up. I can't change the channel to unlock it or use the remote to turn it off, I have to unplug the unit and let it set and then turn it back on. I also have problems with the sound, for unknown reasons, the sound will go off. I have to change the channel and then the sound will start working again. It might do this all day and it might do this 2 times a week. Customer service for Westnghouse is a joke. they will not work with you and do not care if you are unsatisfied with their product, especially if it is out of warranty. My suggestion is to research and google Westinghouse tv problems. You will find lots of problems. Stay away from Westinghouse.
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.
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.
After buying this product on the web, I tried to use this game code right away on my xbox with no success. So I sent a message claiming what's happening. Since then I wrote several mails and I always have the same answer, we are still checking with the claiming department. Up to now, this problem has not been solved. This has been more than a month. I need solutions.Marcelo Morales
I completely agree with the customer who said they received poor customer service. I had almost the exact same situation happen to me and I am still waiting to get my refund for the extra battery I did not receive in time for my trip. I love the dvd player but Magnavox/Phillips needs to rethink their Customer Service Call Center employees. It is a shame that every person I spoke to was giving me different information. Please try to train your employees on all the same information.
I have never been more disappointed with a product than with the iLive boom box. I purchased this boom box about 11 months ago. After 5 months, the docking station for my iPod stopped working.ILive said to mail it back with a $50 check and they would send me a new one. The cost wasn't worth it.On February 1, I went into a local department store to purchase some clothes. While I was in the "Check-out" lane, I noticed there were identical iLive boom boxes like the one I purchased for sale. I liked the stylish look and thought, "Maybe it was a fluke that I bought a bad product." Today, I had the chance to open the new boom box and test it.Guess what? The speakers don't work!!! I tried the radio, CD player and iPod and all I get is static. Fortunately, I still have the receipt and will be returning it on February 3, 2008.Don't buy this boom box unless you want an expensive paper weight.
Yes, the color screen is great, but....It's embarrasingly large, and even heavier. The ear buds won't stay in your ears and it didn't come with a protective carrier or clip of any sort. No FM, no voice recording. For the money, i think there are better picks out there.
We purchase the product because it was the best deal, and it was fine at first. After a while a message came up that it needed yellow ink. We thought this was strange since we had only printed 2-3 pages in color and they did not use much color at all. Shortly after that messages came up to replace the other colors. We did & then had trouble getting it to work, but after following the advice of the service people it began to work again. We avoided producing any colored pages because we didn't need to & we feared how quickly the expensive color ink ran out. Even without printing the message that yellow ink needed to be replaced came up again. My husband works as a help desk computer tech and spent several hours troubleshooting and trying to at least figure out how to bypass the message so we could print black and white. The 'printer' simply will not print or copy anything, in any color until you pay up and change the cartridge. After researching he said his best guess at answering the riddle is that the special chip that insures only EPSON ink can be used in the product also contains a timing mechanism similar to those on certain water filters that eventually requests replacement whether the ink is low or not. This is the only thing that makes sense since the ink cartridge is still as full as it was the day we installed it. Please be warned from our mistake and avoid EPSON. I will never purchase another one of their products even for a penny.
I read quite a few of the reviews (of course after I had purchased and owned this unit for 4 months). Many people had problems with the VCR. That is the only part of the machine that actually works well on ours. The DVD player stops working right in the middle of a movie. You can hear the machine clicking away trying to track. We have to stop and restart it again but it doesn't always work. We usually end up having to finish our movie on our laptop computer. There are times that we can't even get the DVD player to load a DVD at all. Very frustrating when you have a 3 year old wanting to watch her favorite movie. The remote control is good for nothing. You point it at the unit but usually nothing happens. I will never even consider buying another Sylvania product again.Don't waste your money on this hunk of junk.
Now I am unable to even eject the cassette so if I wanted to replace it with another one I can't.
The scanning bulb went out within 2 months with very little use before it went out. Trying to obtain service from Visioneer to get authorization to return this product is short of impossible. I waited on long distance call for almost an hour and still never got through. POOR customer satisfaction indeed.
I have a Mac G4, and the Belkin website says that this will work to connect it to a wireless network. What they fail to mention is that only a previous version of the adapter will work on a Mac, because they don't write their own drivers. The tech support for this was rude and not very helpful. I returned the product, and I am preferring copying files to a thumb drive, and physically transferring it to a computer with internet, to dealing with Belkin again.
No matter what they call this trash &quot;Master&quot;, &quot;pro&quot;, or &quot;HQ&quot; these tapes are really made poorly. I've Got 20 or so and every single one of them has lines running through them or have completely snapped in two. It seems very strange to me why this is so since Fuji makes superior film for cameras that has never given me an problems at all. If you Want to buy quality tapes stick with &quot;Maxell or Sony&quot; I've got over 2,000 of these and have had only 6 or 7 duds.
Upon seeing the advertisment for this player that promised "Eternal Happiness awaits" I rushed out and bought it Because I could use me some of that. So, not only did I not get eternal happiness, but this thing couldn't even make yogurt (which if we all remember what the Dalai Lama said Yogurt=Eternal Happiness). So, I guess the recorder worked fine, but since I didn't have any yogurt what the heck was I supposed record myself eating? Well at least good ol' reliable cottage cheese will be there for me.
The title says it all. I had most of the problems others had except that I didn't have the problem with the batteries not fitting. My main objection is that this mouse eats batteries. I'm replacing them about every 2 weeks, sometimes more. The reason I have to do this seems to be that the light doesn't turn off when the mouse is idle so it burns the batteries up.Otherwise it's ok. I keep in a drawer just in case something happens to one of the other mice.Just some advice-- don't let it get too far from the mini-receiver and if it stops working check to see if the mini-receiver has been hit and lost contact with the computer-- the way it sticks out makes that easy to happen. Mine did not have the battery not fitting problem but because of how cheaply made these items are it was more luck than design.
Unfortunately, I had to spend over $65 on ink before finding out this printer was a lost cause. Less than two years and it just completely stopped printing. I've never had this happen to a printer before. Now I have the largest scanner you've ever seen. I still need to buy a new printer. I'm pissed. And will be buying HP from now on.
I bought this monitor in June 2006 and at first was quite pleased with the nice display. Less than 6 months later, in November 2006, I heard a strange noise while using the monitor and all of the sudden the screen went very bright -- like an overexposed photo. I'm currently working with Viewsonic to get it repaired (I must mail it to CA to be repaired, postage must be paid by me). All in all a disappointment and a hassle. Next time I'll buy a name brand.
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 purchased this LCD new in Oct. I had problems with the picture immediately. A tech came out and could not fix the problem by inserting a new board. Next the TV set "died" no power, picture or sound. Panasonic customer service is awful, awful,awful. I have tried repeatedly to get the set replaced to no avail. I have called time and time again and received nothing but the run around. I am now waiting for a power board to come in. It will take 30 additional days. I have owned a $1,700 for 5 months and it has worked for 30 days. Panasonic customer support is a joke!!!! I would not purchase any Panasonic product again. I would suggest buying a company that stands behind their product. If anyone wants a more detailed review feel free to contact me. @ auciello@tampabay.rr.com
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.
the stick is too large to fit in my Palm m500...
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 purchased one of these at a brick and mortar store because I'd left my good one at home. I should have saved my money. My camera uses Compact Flash memory cards which are "keyed" to prevent inserting the wrong way. The case of this Targus card reader is so flimsy, it is possible to insert the card the wrong way without forcing it. Doing so, bent two of the pins over and, when I tried to copy the photos to my iPad, all of the photos on the card were corrupted and became un-readable. There are lots of good card readers on the market. This is not one of them.
very hard to configure.was on phone with tech support 4 times to fix connection which was on and off.it worked for an hour then went back to multiple connection and speed problems.still waiting for consistent performance.
I got this last summer to do hunting in the national forest(texas) and it really is nothing more than a fancy electroniccompass. The trackings and routes are nice, and it has evaluation.Eats battery like a starved dog.This was my first GPS .. and it died after light use .. 8 months.Maybe a dozen weekends. The keyboard buttons barely respond anymore.It has no abilities to connect to a computer and up/downloadmap savings either ... The more you use your GPS unit, you willlikely expect that functionality.Or maybe not !
The product came packaged nicely, I went out to the car popped the cassette in and plugged the aux jack to my phone. The sound coming through my stereo was complete garbage. It sounded muddy and staticky. Don't buy this product it's a complete waste of money.
It's adorable and I think it sounds okay when it works.I have 3G Nano 8 and have to reset my ipod to use it and be sure it's fully charged. The unit doesn't come with the ac adapter, but they'll sell it direct to you for 21.99 (no s&h;) tho. I am disappointed. I am going to try it with the adapter and report back.Buy with caution.
I recently bought a second computer and wanted to use both of my (Windows XP) computers in my home office at one time. Since space on my desk is very limited, I wanted to share as much as possible with both computers.The online and on-the-box advertising literature for this expensive KVM switch made it sound ideal. It would supposedly let me share one monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and Internet connection, plus two USB printers, with both of my computers. I am not a computer technician, so installation needed to be straightforward.When the KVM switch arrived from Amazon.com, I spent a lot of time routing cables behind a bookcase and carefully making all of the connections. Nevertheless, when I turned out the two computers, I had nothing but problems. One computer would not work with the KVM switch at all. The other one would work poorly, with the keyboard only reproducing some characters and randomly repeating others. The mouse had a delay between when I moved it and when the cursor moved on-screen.Since IOGEAR's technical support is only available Monday through Friday, during business hours, I tried to get things working on my own. I spent many frustrating hours on Saturday reconnecting things and trying various workarounds, but to no avail. Both computers worked properly when I disconnected them from the KVM switch and hooked them up directly to the keyboard, mouse and monitor.Today, Monday, I called IOGEAR. Their technical support person (who said she is outside the U.S.) did not sound especially knowledgeable about the product, but eventually pointed to a problem with the NVIDIA product described in the Properties window that she had me call up on my monitor. She started to suggest modifying my computers with the addition of some sort of internal card, to enable their KVM switch to work.Rather than start adding internal computer hardware to address an incompatibility with NVIDIA products, I asked to speak to someone else. After keeping me on hold quite a while she said she'd have to get them to call me back. After waiting a little while, I called back to IOGEAR's customer service and spoke to someone else, in Irvine, CA. After asking me some questions about my computers, he said that the problem was indeed due to an NVIDIA product -- but not on my monitor. Rather, he said it was due to the NVIDIA product on my new computer's motherboard. He said it has a known (to IOGEAR) incompatibility issue with this KVM switch, and that to work around it I would need to install some sort of card in my brand new, very expensive, computer. I asked but he said that they would not pay for the card or the labor to do this, and would not accept responsibility for not letting potential customers know in advance that this serious incompatibility with NVIDIA -- a common and widespread brand of computer hardware, exists.That is not acceptable to me. I will be returning the KVM switch. I strongly recommend that readers of this review contact IOGEAR before purchasing this product to make sure, in advance, that it will work with their computers, since IOGEAR says nothing about any possible, potentially serious incompatibility issues in their advertising literature for this product which I read online at their Website and at Amazon.com, and then based my purchase decision on. Note that the printed system requirements on the product's box completely matched both of my computer systems specs.
I never write reviews, but I had to in this case. Total Junk! Low receiver rating and a poor excuse for private enterprise... Onkyo sickened me with this product so much that I will never buy from them again...
I ordered this mono adaptor because the one I had from Radio Shack stopped working. I have a somewhat unique problem in that I am deaf in one ear. Therefore stereo headphones where the source is truly stereo cause me to lose 1/2 the music, or hear it as very muffled and far away. Solution: a mono adaptor. This one arrived with the plastic housing cracked. I didn't notice that at first and plugged it in to my computer to listen to jazz on Pandora. Although it worked, it required that I bring the volume WAY up. The sound was so washed out that it was like listening to an ancient transistor radio. Would not recommend.
I was excited to have a camcoder device and not bother with any media, so bought this one before our trip to Tahoe. Well, I'm not gonna say it's horrible - may be someone will find it suitable for the purpose but these are my thoughts :good :- very light (i've checked the bag couple of times to see if it's inside, it felt so light.- bright lcd screen- fancy menu- convinient presentation of clips : you see first frames of your footage tiled on the screen - very easy to navigate.bad :- no viewfinder : that mkes it impossible to use in a bright environment- video quality is avg to poor, for example green foliage comes together to a green pixely substance- takes long time to start up- turns off when you close lcd screen (was annoying for me)- digital image stabilizer (doesn't compare to optical one at all...)Once again, it might be suitable for someone, but I'm looking for better wuality, view finder and i guess optical image stabilizer...--V.
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.
D-Link Wireless N Router, 4-Port 10/100 Switch, 2 Antennas, Draft 802.11nI purchased this router as an upgrade to an older one, and while the router setup was very easy and overall it works quite well and is very fast, it does not work with SIP (VoIP) phones!No matter what I did, I was unable to get the router to allow SIP packets to traverse the firewall, and after an hour on the phone with D-Link tech support I was told that the firewall passthrough logic has a defect that is blocking the SIP packets. This was great, but the level 2 tech support person didn't follow up with me to resolve the issue as promised, so I still have no working office telephone.If you need this router just for gaming or normal home/office use, then go for it. If you need anything extra, beware.Good luck!
Even I exchange one time, but both have noise.Maybe there is noise electric from our neighbor, Water Company?
Re-Stock It will not ship this product as advertised. They claim it is offered through someone else's error and promised several weeks ago to remove it. It is still here. They shipped one of four cartridges and when questioned they had it picked up and promised a refund.Call me Mr. BlueDon't bother trying to buy this bargain.
I will never buy another Toshiba Computer again. I've owned 3 laptops made by Toshiba (P25-S607, M30 and P25-S676) and am impressed with the machines. However, Toshiba's support is by far the worst that I've ever encountered; in fact, I would go so far as to say that they have NO SUPPORT!One day I was working on my P25-S676 and I shut the lid of the computer, which would obviously put the system on standby. When I opened the lid again and tried to turn the computer on, it wouldn't give me anything but a blank, black screen. I found out that the motherboard was fried (???) and that it needed to be sent into the Toshiba Support Depot. I sent my laptop to Toshiba on 1/15/2005 and here it is 2/25/2005 and it is still not fixed. It's not the fact that I've been without my laptop for over a month that bothers me; it's that I was promised EIGHT different E.T.A.s! If I was told that it would take two months to fix my laptop, I would've been disappointed, but respected the honesty. However, it really ticks me off when a company lies to me eight times and counting!!! I have no faith that I will receive my laptop back in the next month, or maybe even this year. I've contacted the Better Business Bureau and I'm hoping that they can light a fire under Toshiba, since Toshiba's customers can't.When shopping for a laptop, shop for support first and performance second.
Although the manification ratio is great and the lens does not distort, the manifying glass is very cheaply made. The plastic reminds me of a cheap toy bought a a junk store. The plastic handle totally disintegrated the first time I used it and fell off. So, now I don't have a magnifying glass to use and I'm out the money it cost to buy it. I am very disappointed in this product. I would rather pay more to have them redesign this product using a better quality hard plastic for the lens rim and especially the handle.
There is no reason to pay $20 or even $10 for a 6' HDMI cable. I have been purchasing very good quality cables on line for $2 to $3. Thought I would try these. Wasted my time and money. I ordered 3 and none worked (my old cables worked fine). These things are clearly junk. I recommend you look some place else. There are lots of better cables at not much more money. Cannot recommend these!
The DWL2100AP worked OK as an access point, but does not work as a repeater. Other reviewers suggest that it works only with other D-Link products, because of proprietary protocols. All I know is I wasted a lot of time trying to get it to work as a repeater, and was unsuccessful. I bought a Hawkings repeater, and had it working in 15 minutes. If you need an access point, you can find a cheaper one. If you need a repeater, buy something else.
Completely unreliable. Printing is hit and miss. More miss than hit. And I need reliability. EVERY print job comes back with a "failed to print" message, whether it prints or not. When jobs do go through they are agonizingly slow. If I owned a gun I'd use it for target practice; it's that aggravating.Installing the printer driver on the remote computers is a pain - do it over and over until it decides the time is right. It was loaded and kind'a working on one laptop, but has simply stopped and won't be reloaded. Called Netgear about a different piece of equipment and the experience was so bad I refuse to call them again. All the guy could say was it's 'software and the software is out of warranty.' I didn't fight 'em; trashed it and bought Linksys. Now I'm going to trash this "thing" and see what Linksys has for print servers. Do NOT waste your money.
I bought this unit, not for the DVD-RAM features, which are very good, but to transfer my video tapes to DVD's. I made 3 DVD-R's and none of them would play in any of my machines, my friends, or even a number of machines at Circuit City where I purchased the unit. The disks would play fine for 30 secs to a few minutes, then the picture would freeze as if I has pushed the "pause" button. Panasonic doesn't guarantee that the DVD disks you make will play on any other machine nor any future machine after the one you buy needs replacement. Buyer beware.
To manipulate several pieces of equipment, you're required to create and run macros. The macro process is completely non-intuitive and lacks enough instruction to learn. While I was trying to avoid Logitech from past issues, I got the Harmony 900 and couldn't be more pleased. Set up is a breeze, especially compared to the RFS200.
I bought this to use with my iPhone 3G, but when you plug it in, the 3G displays a message that the product is not designed to work with the iPhone, and asks if you want to enable airplane mode to avoid interference.After you dismiss the dialog, the unit will charge and the speakers will work - the problem is, whenever your phone sends or receives from a cell tower, the interference is mind-boggling loud and overpowers whatever is on the speakers - it is truly unusable when the cell service is on.If you put it in airplane mode the unit works as advertised.
OK...I bought these at best buy and I got home set them up and they sounded great. Then the next morning came and I went to put in my headphones into the jack on the right speaker, but it would go in all the way! Then I noticed that there was no sound coming from the left speaker. Now i don't know if i had that one out of a million speaker set that had defects...all i can say is that im pretty ticked.
i havent gotten my camera yet..and tell me somethin is the camera really smalive viewed the pictures of it and the camera looks great..but i hope it isnt really super smallsoo if u have this kind of camera please post a video or a written review please
My second wireless mouse puchase from microsoft.And my last. Behaves and functions well as promised,on both my ancient dell battleship and new macbook but beware, the fit and finish is barely adaquate to any kind of physical adversity. Unit is as delicate as an eggshell.After it emerges from its plastic blister shell, you are on your own- there is no way to protect it from any kind of travel environment it was designed to function in.My advice is to keep looking for something else!
I have to agree with most of the reviews for this novel. I was thrilled to pick it up for the first hundred pages or so. Ms. Tartt sets up the story perfectly for an interesting story--but did she deliver? No! The author drops the ball by going into painstaking detail of houses, objects, peripheral characters--and most of all, dull dialogue that has nothing to do with the main plotline. Three hundred pages later, you will be skimming page after page wondering if she will get to the point. Worse yet, the murder that is waiting to be solved in the meantime, unfolds predictably, without much suspense or twists.
When I received these slim cd/dvd 5mm cases 25% where damaged in shipment. Some broke when I opened them. They are too thin to hold up for very long. I will never buy them again.
HAD UNIT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. ALL DVD'S PLAYED WOULD HAVE A SOUND SYNC PROBLEM ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES INTO MOVIE. THEN IT DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE YOU COULD NOT TURN OFF THE SUB-TITLES. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER USING THE UNIT FOR 24 DAYS. ALL DVD'S PLAYED FINE IN MY OTHER 2 PLAYERS.SAMSUNG PICTURE QUALITY WAS EXCEPTIONAL. AMAZON E-MAILED ME A SHIPPING LABEL AND THE PLAYER IS GOING TO THE POST OFFICE TODAY.I HAVE PURCHASED MANY ITEMS FROM AMAZON AND THEY ARE A GREAT COMPANY. I WILL CONTINUE TO TRY TO BUY FROM THEM VERSUS OTHER SITES.GERRY
Software installs but then device refuses to start (code 10 error), Windows XP and latest drivers.They don't care, why should you.
i bought these last week and regretably have to return them because they lack the low bass sound i like when i listen to my hip hop and r&b music...fyi i used this earphone with a 30gb creative zen vision m...so if you listen to lots of hip hop, rap, or r&b don't get these earphones because u will be very disappointed and frustrated even after trying on all the various earbud sleeves...don't get me wrong these are quality headphones for listening to trance, ambient trance, and chill out tracks due to their excellent mids and highs but like i said before the lack of quality bass when i switched over to listening to hip hop really drove me nuts...i really wanted to like these earphones due to the shure brand name and quality of the earphones (nice thick cable wire) but after a few days of listening to the e2c i decided to switch back to my $40 sony mdr ex51 earbuds cuz of the bass reason...also, as for the sound isolation claim on this earphone, it does isolate ok but not well enough for NYC subways...i'd say that it would isolate between 70-80% NYC subway noise at my listening volume of 17-18 out of 25 on the creative zen vision m...let me explain i'm sure it would have isolated the sound a bit better if i turned the volume up on my zen M to 20-22 levels but i try not to listen to music too loud on my earphones due to health reasons...i hope this hopes buyers out...
I ordered this rewinder because the idea of it made sense. Why let my camera do the grunt-work? The maxell wasn't the cheapest, but still pretty cheap, and even tho the reviews were not favorable, I tend to have good luck with stuff so I figured, why not me? And I could save $30 over the more expensive rewinders. Upon attempting to use it, I experienced exactly what some other customers experienced: the &quot;rewind&quot; button stuck down, the thing tried to eat my tape, and it never did anything remotely electrical besides niftily remove about $17 from my wallet. If you think you need one of these, send me your $17 and I'll send you a CD I don't like instead. Your chances of being pleased with your purchase is much higher.
DO NOT USE JustWireless chargers with your Motorola Droid!!!! Horror stories galore... Just Wireless chargers cause my Droid to completely freeze up while charging on them... And NOW, my Droid is having residual effects from this when not charging. It froze up three times today (wouldn't wake up when I went to unlock the screen - it just remained black and I had to pull the battery out to get it to reboot!)
I've had two of these enclosures. Both of them failed within a few months. Suddenly the computer (Mac Powerbook G4 for the first one, Macbook Pro for the second one)was telling me that the drive was not readable. I ran diskwarrior and a bunch of other utilities, even took one of the drives to my mac guru technician. I managed to restore the directory on one drive and it's still humming away happily in a competitor's enclosure. The other drive was kaput, data never recoverable (but the drive, reformatted in a new enclosure, works perfectly fine.) I blame the enclosure. I have a dozen or so other external firewire drives and never a failure. So to Macally, I say you fooled me twice with your cheap piece of junk, but never again.
I received this DVD player with no noticeable damage to the box. I opened it, put in a DVD and immediately noticed a scratching sound. The DVD player will not play any of my DVD's unless I take off the top cover. The DVD will rub against the top not allowing it to gain enough speed to read the DVD. I'm very disappointed considering the DVD player looks to be undamaged what so ever...definitely a manufacturing flaw.
This is the worst machine I've ever purchased. It won't replay messages so if you don't get it all the first time you're SOL. The memory fills up quickly with messages you can't listen to. Turning the machine off is the only way to dump the memory. It doesn't give you a date stamp, month day and year, it will only state the day of the week and time of the day which is not at all helpful. I never would have bought this piece of [junk] if I'd known it is an utterly unreliable useless machine.
I got this for christmas 2010 and there is not more support and can not update. has no codes for directv. Do Not Buy if you plan on using it.
I bought this HP Officejet late December 2008, and used it so rarely that I had to replace only the black ink cartridge that came with the printer in December 2010. In February 2011, I needed to print-out a boarding pass for a trip I was taking, and when I turned on the computer I got a "cartridge error" warning with a yellow light, and was unable to print anything. I went to the manual to troubleshoot, tried every possible solution, and because my Warranty was expired, I went online to a forum for other solutions and found a LOT of complaints, but nothing to help me. As a last resort, I put in a brand new color ink cartridge, believing that the problem may have stemmed from the expired original color cartridge that came with the printer; not so. Now, I have a printer with which I have never used the 'Scan' feature, have faxed perhaps 4 times, and printed less than 50 sheets of paper. It looks like it just came out of the box, and it's no longer usable. If this printer cost me $30, then I would have no reason to complain, but this cost a lot more, and with so little use, it should have lasted many, many years. You've been warned.
Unfortunately, this is my first negative review out of too many good ones to count. Maybe I didn't read carefully enough before making the purchase but in order fo this to work you need to have the right door. I will describe as best as possible, but basically the door and the entry to need to align perfectly to give the two pieces that make up this product a chance to meet and sound off. Second, when I sounded the on switch the device just kept ringing regardless if the second piece was beside the main unit or not. I am not afraid to say this might be my human error, but with that said the device was advertised to be a lot simplier than what I experienced and I am the most electonic/tech savvy person I know so this item had to go back:(
This is not the cord you need to display composite on your original Xbox. Do more research than I did before buying this item and wasting your money. There is a specific Microsoft-issured HDTV component cable for the original Xbox, and this is NOT it. This is a knockoff, that can not work with the original Xbox's functionality. Do some research before buying the first thing you see. A true Xbox Composite cable can only be found used now, and will cost more than this.
Cute device. Plugged it into XP computer, found the device, assigned it to drive G. Tried to look at G, said Insert disk for drive G.Technical support line busy. Finally got through, talked to someone for 2 minutes, they put me on hold and then hung up.I am returning it tomorrow.
It's too small, no room for the 12V power supply. Haven't found any use for it. Should have returned it.
I can't believe the reviews on these are so high. The only possible explanation is that I got a defective product because the sound on these is absolutely terrible. I had to turn up the treble all the way just to get half-decent sound out of them. By design, these headphones reminded me of an earbud product they made about 6 years ago (I forget the model #). Those were the best earbuds I had ever used in my life, and I was hoping these were going to be similar, since they looked identical and had a similar price. What a disappointment! The only really solid thing about these headphones is the solid bass quality and overall comfort. However, with the lack of treble it sounds like you're awash in a tunnel. Maybe this is the way I'll hear when I'm 60, but not at 28.Like I said, MAYBE I got a bad pair, but seeing how both sides sounded equally poor on the high frequencies, I'm guessing that's just the way they were made. The cost of shipping doesn't justify returning these, so I'm out the money I paid. Oh well. Usually Amazon reviewers give me really good advice, but not this time.
The sound quality is tinny. The treble range is fine, but the bass response is absurdly bad. To listen with these things is like leaving out entire instruments. So if all you listen to are, I dunno, flutes, go ahead and buy them. But for normal music, they're really not even better than the standard iPod headphones.
Simply stated; my 15.4 Toshiba laptop didn't fit in this bag.I tried expanding every compartment/buckle - it didn't fit.A waste of time, effort & money.Go to a store with your laptop 1st, try it.Do search on google 1st, I should have.
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.
All I can say is Cyberhome is the worst DVD player I have ever had. I had problems with it the first week I owned it and all I do is play movies, nothing fancy. It couldn't even do that right. Would not load half the time. Do not purchase this product. Spend the money on a much better brand, it will be worth it.........
I have had to replace my Audiovox DVD Player twice! The first time was because the sensor was not reading the DVD; the second was because the rechargeable battery would not charge. And, now Audiovox is telling me that to buy a new battery will cost $79.00 plus shipping and handling. This cost is 3/4 the cost I paid for the 2nd audiovox. And, of course, they (Audiovox) will not offer any discount or compensation for their "sad" product. And, the sound/volume is horrible with earphones! Sometimes it's worth to pay for a quality name brand product, that has value!
Based on a few statements made about the Zoom 56k Bluetooth Modem I purchased one for my Palm Zire 72. The information that came with it, and the web site, say it is compatable with all PDAs. I tried everything I could to get it to work properly to no effect.I gave up trying to get it to work with my PDA and decided I would buy the Zoom Bluetooth PCcard for my laptop and use it that way. I was positive that it would work well with a Windows OS.That positivity was a mistake. I tried everything I could to make both Zoom products work on my Windows XP laptop to no effect.I contacted Zoom by e-mail and in about 3 days received a response. The response didn't even apply to anything I told them. I was very detailed and specific in my letter but their response could only be interpreted as them not even reading my letter and instead just giving me a generic response.I contacted them again - being the second time - and have yet to receive a response. That was about a week ago.Needless to say, I took advantage of Amazon's return policy.I don't know if there is a problem with the Zoom stuff or the way XP w/SP2 interacts with it but, Zoom's customer service made it painfully clear to me: stay away from Zoom products.
The drives came in a box that was barely tall enough to hold the two of them with absolutely no padding whatsoever. I realize these are retail boxes and the drives are encased in clamshells, but here I sit with a drive that most likely got tossed around by UPS, which is notorious for throwing boxes around, with no padding outside of the plastic clamshell that held it. I tested the clamshell to see how good it is at absorbing force applied to it from a flat surface and let me tell you, these things do not offer much in the form of blocking vibrations and softening blows. It will be a miracle if any of these drives work.I specifically ordered retail kit drives from Amazon, hoping that this would offer me more protection over the OEM drives other vendors sell, with too little padding material. But Amazon made up for the fact that these actually come in black clamshells inside their box, by not padding the box that was used to ship them and by using a box that was barely large enough to hold them, offering them no protection from shipping damage, whatsoever.This is my last electronic equipment purchase from Amazon, that's for certain!Now, before any of you complain that this review should be of the drives themselves and not Amazon, bear in mind that in my experience most of the problems these drives encounter, both in terms of arriving DOA and early failure are due to how the drive is handled (i.e., shipped, packaged) than whether or not it is manufactured in China or Thailand. Granted, I haven't had any Thai manufactured drives fail and have had two of these fail that were made in China. However, the two that did fail were also the worst packaged OEM drives out of the ones I've put into use.One was an early failure within the first month, that made squeeking noises right out of the packing box. It had soft bubblewrap around it, but the ends were not covered. I would not be surprised if there was shock to the drive ends in shipment.The second drive was a DOA, it completely came out of its bubblewrap during shipping, once again, because apparently the ends were not covered and it must have been tossed enough by UPS to make it come out of the probably loose bubblewrap.So, in my experience, it's all about how securely and safely these things are packaged in shipment. Sure, there is probably a small percentage defect rate out of the factory, but it's what happens during shipment that seems to be the real driving factor in whether these drives live out their term.I'll be adding additional information to this review as I test the two drives I received. I have a Perl script that I wrote that puts a drive through its paces, doing both sequential reads and write across the entire surface as well as random reads/writes in a continuous fashion. This procedure is a good way to discover a bad drive early on, rather than have it fail 1-3 months down the road.1st day report:Miraculously, both drives have passed an initial test which performed the writing of 16MB files to a single partition spanning the entirety of each drive (i.e., a single 750GB partition), until the partition was full, followed by a sequential read of all 44,706 of those files. Additionally, I ran two sets of 250 entire file rewrites in rapid succession, with each of the 250 files randomly selected from the 44,706 written, followed by 250 random entire file reads on each drive, once again with each file randomly chosen from the 44,706, without incident. This was a random access test.It seems that I underestimated the ability of the clamshells, in lieu of any other protection whatsoever, to protect the drives from utter destruction during shipment. I was somewhat skeptical, initially, of the clamshell's ability to shield the bare drive from vibration and shock, but apparently they are much better at reducing those elements to below the drive's critical 300 G non-operating shock limit, than I thought. I will continue testing over the course of the next week and will report back in this review.
After moving into our new house, we quickly decided to by a Theater in a Box system for our family room to support our plasma TV. As a owner of Cambridge Speakers (used for my basement system) and reading some of the reviews on the new Cambridge MegaTheater -- it was a no brainer -- get the 510. Small, compact, great sound -- everything we wanted. I received the 510 and quickly set everything up (very easy install). Went to open the DVD tray and nothing happened. After trying several times, I called tech support and they said we will send you a replacement. One arrived and I plugged it in immediately. The sound was excellent. During the next several days I started having problems with the DVD player recognizing DVDs. The problem got so bad that each time (and it was often) I had to 'reboot' the system just to get the DVD out of the tray. Each time I took the DVD and tried it on my other system -- worked just fine. Long story short -- when it works, the 510 sounds great. However, the catch is 'when it works'. There is so much to like about the 510, but it's horrible (component -- not speaker) quality has made me send it back and NOT ask for a replacement!!!!!I gave the 510 two stars because it really has a good sound. As for component quality -- just horrible!
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 my philips HDD070 about a year ago and now the thing is dead. When it did work, file transfers were incredibly slow. Also, the software that accompanied this ridiculous excuse of an MP3 player was awful. Every time I put an audio cd into my computer, the program would launch itself, often taking 2 minutes to simply open. I have a brand new lap top, so I doubt it was my computer. I have lost my faith in Philips - Never again will I have anything to do with them as far as MP3 players go.
its gos in safeguard mode and the door is opene02
I don't recommend this device because the controls aren't welldesigned and of course there is the "no disc" problem. HoweverI got mine to to play CDs by plugging it into AC power instead ofrunning it on batteries. I think maybe the batteries were tooweak to power the laser.
This card does NOT have a EMU10K1 chipset as advertised, so it does NOT work in linux.
I've had my C Crane for about 8 years and while it continues to work including the display unlike what I've read, it's simply not worth the price. It's very difficult to turn on and off, I have to push the button again and again, and that problem started several years ago. I don't use it much anymore frankly. It's a clock for the most part.It's nice to have the fine-grained tuning feature, but have found it almost completely unnecessary. Therefore, I cannot fathom why this radio is worth the price charged.I have a $9 clock radio that is a few years older and still works so I am not impressed by the C Crane. Quality is poor for the price and although advertised for talk radio sound quality which is what I listen to primarily, it is not special according to my ears - perhaps others may differ.Bottom line, for this price I would love to see a radio like this that played internet broadcasts, worked off my wireless internet and picked up (download and play) podcasts and was more portable so I could take on the road. Now, that would be worth $150!!
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...
It is defective and since I installed new drum every page get blank horizontal line on right side of paper.
Bought this hardware for 40 bucks at BB. I have some experience installing networking equipment. However, I have no experience installing networking hardware that doesn't come with drivers.The folks over at Belkin are proving worthless. This is the shoddiest job I've ever seen from them. To top it off, if it could possibly get worse, they don't even have the fix on their website. I googled this problem and found tons of horror stories like the ones you're seeing on this site.If you were smart enough to read the reviews before buying, you just saved your money. As advertised,this product is indeed light and compact thus it can't even be used as a paperweight.2 thumbs down!
I've had 2 units crash in 6 months, spent countless hours on the phone with Linksys support (calls usually 2-4 hours). I would not recommend this to anyone. I've had to do a hard reset on this unit about once a month and reconnect to my rounter each time. It's honestly not worth what I paid for it.
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 very expensive paperweights after 3 months of trying everything short of magic to get them to work on various computers in the office.
Bought two of these to house the data drives that I took out of my desktop server. Absolutely appalled that no where in any product description did ever mention that FAT32 is the only supported drive structure. Only after hours of troubleshooting did I finally find in the specs on the manufacturer's website a single line noting supported file structure. NTFS WILL work when connected via USB, but why would you want to pay for the IP interface if all you need is USB? Right now I have 4 32GB partitions for 1 drive.Horrible disappointment!
First off, I'm sure that this is a great product for what it's supposed to do. But i was looking at all of the other POE adapters and wondering why this one was so much cheaper, I bought it and thought I was getting a steal. When it came in the mail I was confused this POE adapter unlike most of the others requires for a long long ethernet cable (not included) to be ran from your router to the device you want to hook it up to, it isn't one of those wall to wall ethernet adapters. So in short if you know what your doing buy this product, if not Don't. Know I have to purchase another POE adapter so that i can finally get my XBox 360 online.
This is a really great remote, once you get it configured. It's extremely flexible and allows you to control so much more than regular universal remotes. You can control things like IR light switches, ceiling fans, satellite radios, Windows Media Center PCs, video game consoles and more. And more impressively, you can chain commands together so pressing one button, for instance, draws the blinds, turns down the lights, turns on your TV and switches it to the correct input, turns on your stereo system, and starts up a DVD. Any functions on the factory remote that aren't available as hardware buttons can be programmed to a menu displayed on the remote's LCD screen. You can also adjust the backlighting on the remote, a feature I really like.The problem, however, is with the configuration software. It is excruciating to use. There are a number of bugs in the current version (7.5), such as being unable to change the Activity Buttons on the remote. The software's tip center mentions that there is a button to rearrange items in the remote's menu, but that button doesn't actually exist! The software could not identify the portable TV that I use in my bedroom (it thought I had a totally different 27" model) and I had to make it "learn" the commands just like a cheap $20 remote. It had difficulty with my satellite radio; many of the remote functions were not configured by default and I had to select to "play FM radio" rather than just "play music" to get it to work properly. The wording in some places is confusing ("Review the settings" and "Change Options" are right next to each other and do two totally different things), and it's often difficult or impossible to back out of a particular menu if it turns out you selected the wrong option. It also takes an obscene number of mouse clicks to make even minor changes. For instance, to tweak the timing of one particular command sequence required more than 30 clicks, to change just one numeric value. You also must have an active Internet connection to setup the remote. That's easy if you have cable or DSL, not so easy if you're on dialup or your ISP just went down. Most annoying of all is that you can only have one remote. If you have more than one to control different devices, say, one for the living room and one for the bedroom, you have to create a separate account, with separate username and password, for each remote. And you MUST register with Logitech and create an account to use the remote, there's really no way out of it.If you have a fairly normal electronics setup, or don't have the patience of Job, stick to a regular universal remote and keep away from the Harmony series. I'd only bother with a Harmony remote if you have an unusual equipment setup that a regular remote can't handle AND you have several hours to throw away.
for as much as it costs, its a piece of junk. Most FM transmitters are, i heard some good things about this one, so i thought it would be better, and it wasnt =(, and i dont even live in the city, it has alot of static, and garbled, underwater
Before buying a Panasonic projector, check around and see whether you can get replacement lamps for it. I have been waiting over two months for a back-ordered ET-LAB10 replacement lamp to come from PC Nation. I checked around before placing the order and found that NO ONE seemed to have any in stock!!!I suppose Panasonic puts its full production of lamps into new projectors.
I bought this unit last year and it performed just fine for what I was looking for in a DVD player. Just this past weekend the audio decided to stop working. Nothing changed on my set up, and in fact I was in the middle of a movie. Naturally this happens out of warranty, and Toshiba's web site needs a *drastic* overhaul for customer service. I would have resommended this player up until recently, but not now...
this used to be a very good company at one time. i don't know what happened with there products.
Quit working after the first drop to a concrete floor from about 3 feet. Despite all the apparent shock protection, it is not well-made. Further off buying a Polaroid digital camera for about the same cost. Picture quality is poor. Response is slow. Huge disappointment. Would recommend everyone buy something else. Would never buy again.
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.
I bought these to use with my Dymo label printer. The labels print fine, but the adhesive on these labels is terrible. It adheres only for a short time and then starts peeling away. I don't know about other Dymo Letratag labels, but these are useless.
I purchased this camera about a week ago as an upgrade to my current digital camera (Easyshare DX7630, 6.1MP). It worked as advertised for the first day I had it but was all downhill from there. I went to turn it on the following day with a fully charged battery and the power cut off with the lens fully extended. I brought the camera back to the store to exchange it which seemed to resolve the problem. It took just two days after that for the same issue to occur. I finally gave up and returned the camera to the store and got a full refund.
This magnifying glass may be fun for kids. The packaging seems to have been designed with kids in mind as well. The blister pack packaging has an insect background and lots of brightly colored foilage.I would not recommend this product for adults. It isn't a serious magnifying glass. The magnification level is quite weak, maybe 2X at best although I have my doubts about even that. The overall size (w/5" lens) is a bit unwieldy although that is clearly indicated in the actual listing. The lens is plastic as described which makes it highly susceptable to scratching in a drawer and especially so with kids to be certain. Consider it to be a cheap toy and you'll probably be satisfied with it.I would probably have returned it except the cost of doing so would have been nearly equal to it's cost. I ended up purchasing a replacement at a local office supply chain at a little more than double the price, but it works.Two stars for the potential kid value v.s. the cost but otherwise I would recommend that you keep looking if you are looking for a truly functional product.
I loved my Harmony 880...until it became a useless piece of junk because it won't charge any longer. Over time, the contacts on the back of the remote that are supposed to make contact with the charging station simply wear out. It starts out slowly, and you'll find yourself trying to position the remote "just so". That stops working after a while, and you'll have to put something heavier on top of the remote while it is in its stand in order to force contact. And ultimately, that stops working, too. And because there is no other way to charge the remote...it becomes useless. So for a remote that is marketed as the "last remote you'll ever buy"...it's actually true. It's the last Logitech remote I will ever buy. Customer service won't help. Their response is basically this: "So sorry, but your warranty period has expired". I highly recommend that you search the web for reviews on the Harmony remote and you'll see that many others have had this same problem. And apparently, Logitech doesn't care. DON'T BUY THIS REMOTE.
Works well for the short term. Dies after a few months. Buy an original Sony battery.
Bought one Last November. It failed to read any DVD by March. Only run 2~3 DVD per week.
I bought this fan for a little bit of silence and it was just as loud as the retail version that came with the chip. The size of the fan was a little smaller so I kept it but if you are looking for a few less decibels then get a new case.
We bought two. One for my son and one for my daughter for Christmas morning. I too- charged both as the directions stated so they would be ready Christmas morning. They neither one worked Christmas morning. I read the directions closer and realized that they needed to be charged up to five times and completely discharged up to five times before they would fully hold a charge. So almost a month later of fully discharging and charging, my son's will hold a charge, but my daughter's still will not hold a charge. I am also very disappointed at the carrying bag that is sold with this. I thought it was a bag. It is not. It is just a case that you put the DVD player into to strap it to the back of the car seat. It does not hold any of the accessories or any extra dvd's. If I had it to do over, I would not purchase this product.
I purchased this USB HUB to replace an older D-Link hub connected to my iMac that does not supply enough juice to charge my iPad. I received the D-Link DUB-H7 today, and after reading the manual, I connected it. I connected my iPad next but noticed it was not charging as expected. I looked at the manual closer and found that in order to charge an ipad, I can either disconnect the HUB from my mac, or shut my computer off completely. This is completely unacceptable and a major hassle. I will be returning this HUB and looking for another one that meets my needs.D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub
Case is good but dont buy with Cannon S5 Is as it is too small to hold cannon S5 Is. it would be wastage of money if, you buy it for cannon S5 Is.
I bought this device to use with my Palm, but it kept dropping the connection to my PDA and had some serious accuracy problems. After some googling I found another manufacturer (Celluon) that makes a similar product - without all the problems I had with the VLK. I highly recommend the Celluon laser keyboard over this one (Just do an amazon search for "projection keyboard")
I use this to play music through my iPhone. They sell these in Wal Mart and I bought one a while back. It's nice and convenient...when it works. It seems like every other month or so it will start to malfunction (it seems as though a connection becomes loose so you start hearing a bunch of wierd high frequency noises and it will allow sound only on one side of the car. I've exchanged between 4-6 of these. I haven't bought a better one yet because I'm quite frugal.I guarantee most, if not all, of the positive reviews on here have only used this thing for a week or so.
I bought the machine a couple of years ago. It made an alternative video source for my PIP TV. Plus it promised to easily convert VHS tapes to DVD. I failed in my efforts.Now, I tried to line in from a camcorder to convert old 8 tape to a DVD. Failed that also. It seemed like it froze after I apparently finished recording. I did a reset and achieved a menu that I made some setting changes on.Next day, I was going to redo but have failed this time to achieve a TV picture although the machine does output the sounds to my TV [just no picture].I am considered savvy by my friends and have exactly followed the users manual. On the DAEWOO web site, they do not have a FAQ section nor additional help. This is too much hassle. Do not buy.If something happens to change my mind, I will reappear in this section.DJP
This is theoretically a great device, except ... I use macs, so much of what it can do, I can't use it for. I knew that and was perfectly happy to buy a replacement for my old one to record live music. Unfortunately, this is a new recording technology that is incompatible with my other minidisc recorder. This one can play my old minidiscs, but I can't play the new hi-mds on my old one. All I get is an annoying beep. You can record in the old mode with a computer (non-mac), but why wouldn't you just record on your computer then? As many reviewers have pointed out, this product can't compete with the i-pod, and shouldn't try. Sony messed up a good product.
This was not exactly what I was looking for the following reasons:1. Only records in WAV format. I don't know if this is an exclusively IPOD OS feature but two hours of recording uses 1.5GB (Too much in my concern)2. It consumes the full IPOD battery in less than 2.5 hours and the worst part is that this device has not choice to plug any charger the IPOD simultaneously.3. It has to be very (when I say very is very very) close to the source in order to capture a good record.4. When the device is attached to the IPOD you have to be very careful because is too easy to disconnect.In other words need a better design to fix the power consumption problem, the recording sensibility/format and the "attachability" to the IPOD
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.
Got these to block out background noise so I can read. I thought the description said they were noise-reducing, but I could be wrong. In any case, they do not. I may as well been wearing a pair of fuzzy ear muffs. Cannot comment on sound quality as this was not why they were purchased.
Do NOT buy this camera. its horrible. you would think being an olympus camera and having 7.1 megapixels, it would be a good buy. BUT NO! it absolutely sucks. you take a picture of lets say a cabinet... you expect to see a cabinet - no. you see this jagged piece of crap thats like pupley-grey-white, instead of white. its so awful. im going to try to send mine back asap. and if i cant do that ill probably cry. and then sell it on ebay.
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!
PLEASE...save yourself the headache! Read version7 reviews and decide for yourself if you really have the time to deal with such a program or company.I've sent Individual all the links about their customers' experience. I don't think it will do any good but I think they should know the percentage of people writing negative reviews on their products.My next site to "update" will be Cnet and Consumer Reports (if they have a section for something like this).Avoid this program at all costs. I will update you all if they EVER reply to my e-mail. However, I will not hold my breath.
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 just got my HDR212 a few days ago, and I love would it says it can do. The only problem is, it crashes each time it starts recording. The problem is not addressed on either the Tivo or Philips website, and technical support is only open during regular business hours.
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.
All of the ratings I've come across were excellent for this elph...unfortunately I would have to strongly disagree. I bought the camera specifically for a trip to Europe and it broke on the second day. The 25 shots or so that I did take were ok, but with no consistency. Half of the pictures were beautiful the other half were out of focus.
Did not performed as specified. When aux unit played AAIGM24 would repeatedly pause and restart. Merchant was prompt with refund; no questions asked.
The star only pertains to the Owners Manual which is the worst I've ever seen. Makes you want to start an ATS-909 support group. I emailed Sangean with questions - will update this review to let you know how they respond. More to follow on the radio itself once I figure out how to use it.
The cable almost worked, but the image was not correct, it could best be described as digital looking signal fuzz. Just sent it back, so far its been a hassle free return.
My expectation for batteries is pretty low since my last one refused to hold a charge AT ALL and I had to always keep the laptop plugged in. This one came quickly, was marked "Sony" on the back (not sure if they all are) and it has worked like a charm.Update as of Nov 30, 2009:The battery now won't hold a charge past 3%, so it's operating via the power plug only. Bummer! Contacted customer service but never got a response.
I opened up my zen micro and I thought it was AMAZING. It is small, light weight, cool touchpad, and I thought it was perfect. I had read the reviews about how after a few months of use the headphone jack would kind of give out, and you would only be able to hear one frequency. I thought that I would be careful enough, and this problem wouldn't happen to mine. WRONG. I was so careful with my player. I had it in a case, I carried it carefully, I didn't put in my pockets, I never dropped it, etc. 5 months after having it, the headphone jack went bad, and now I have to jiggle it to find the perfect position so that I can hear. Its not the headphones, I replaced those and still had the same problem. Then a couple months after the headphone jack initially went bad, the player started acting really annoying. It would randomly turn on, and I would go to use it and the battery would be dead because it had been playing while I was away. ANNOYING! Then, it got so bad, that it would randomly turn on, I would turn it off, then it would turn on again, and so on. Now, I have to take the battery out just to turn it off, and I keep it out until I'm ready to use it. What a HASSLE. I figured out that it has something to do with the headphone jack, which is right next to the on off switch. I think inside the player, the headphone jack is rubbing up against the on off switch which causes it to turn on. So, taking the headphones out of it when its not being used does help a little, but thats kind of annoying to have to do, and I think it losens the jack even more, which in turn, makes it worse when you want to listen to it. This player also locks up every once in a while, which means you have to take the battery out, put it back in, and wait for it to do its thing and get back to normal. You can definitely get a much better player for just a few bucks more, and I would definitely recommend doing so. I wouldn't base your decision on the reviews by the people who just got their Zen Micro a few days ago, or even a few weeks ago, because as I said, its a pretty good player the first couple months. Don't buy this player!
I bought this item, to hear a Big Island of Hawaii shortwave signalfrom Honolulu at night. A total of 177 miles.The receiver did little else, than rebroadcast every AM station inHonolulu on the Shortwave band, and between those stations, onlyheard florescent lights.Not worth the money...and for sure, I wouldn't depend on it in anemergency.Plastic, poorly built piece of junk, in my humble opinion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Order a different brand and save yourself the trouble of sending them back. I was very disappointed I wasted my time.
It worked great up until yesterday exactly 3 months after I received it. I was watching an internet show and then I lost the signal.I tried everything, unplugged it from both the tv and the computer and nothing. I tried my old HDMI cord and the picture worked perfectly. The old cord is very short that is why I loved the 25' cord. I also tried the new cord in another tv and it still did not work. Very disappointed, as we use the cord all the time for family shows and movies that are on the internet. Now I have to purchase another cord.
As one of the reviewer said, the shipping is terrible. When I opened the package, it looked like that it was thrown from the top of empire building. If you like buy a puzzle made from 100 DVD-R, I highly recommended to you to buy this item.
I read the previous reviews, didn't believe it, and now have a non-functioning scanner. Buy something else.
If you were like me, you saw a 128MB player for $50, and figured, "Hey, I'll get it instead of something pricey."That would be a big mistake.From the moment I started using this thing, it froze up during play. Then it quit working after 60 days or so. I sent it back for warrantied repairs. I got it back, and, suddenly, the player would not hold more than 9MB of songs.I have tried customer service numerous times. They are not English-speakers by nature, and they do not understand you or the product manual. Also, they informed me that this model was dropped from production back in August 2004. So if something goes wrong with yours (look at the reviews, it'll happen), then you won't be getting a replacement.Overall, a piece of junk not even worth $50. Get anything else - the product and customer service CANNOT be any worse.
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!
I'm disappointed with this wireless mouse. It runs fine for about a month, that freezes up, which is not cleared up by rebooting or changing batteries. So very unreliable. I do enjoy when its working.
This Product is only good for after market alarm systems. I tried to use it for my factory alarm system and it will not work. Just blinks blue really dim.
It appears that Amazon is no longer directly stocking these DVDs. If you do decide to order them from the vendor above, watch out for the exorbitant shipping charge which no longer makes these discs a bargain.
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!
Plugged in the cable. Got picture for 1second, then just a blank screen. I bought 4 and none of them work.
Don't buy this product, unless your ears are the precise size and shape for this set, it will either be uncomfortable or it will keep falling out. It doesn't go in the ear canal, just sits on top of it. The clip is not adjustable. And the current seller (Tools 247)in the UK won't take it back if you buy it and realize its a bad product. The claim "excellent customer service". That's a lie.
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 bought this one in January 2002 along with a SMC Barricade. Since then I had to reinstall the drivers maybe 200 times.Very poor range. You can do what this does with 5 meters of cable. Because after that range you lose the connection and the drivers require to be loaded again.I sent 3 e-mails to the technical service. No reply. If you have 3 hours you can call them because that is the time that you have to wait to talk to someone.With XP it is even a worst experience. Don't even want to talk about it...Stay away from this one. Actually stay away from SMC.
The reader barely works with ME, it can only read and transfer the photos. Anything beyond this and you get blue screen errors. It hasa compatibility problem with 64 MB sticks which the company knows about but has no definate plans to fix. No XP drivers and no plans to upgrade. Viking does not support its customers. I, too, took a chance on this product. My DataFab reader using Sanddisk worked super - I should have stuck with them. Buyer beware!
I bought a C-740 3 weeks ago. Very nice camera, got the controls figured out, took about 100 photos. Really like the long optical zoom. At some magnification, the 740 has the impaoct of a >6Mpixel CCD because of the excellent lens.One HUGE problem just discovered though. The Camedia Master (and Pro option) software stinks! It looks like poorly done software from an asian source. Worst of all, the Olypus softrware cannot print to any networked printer. Every one of my other Windows applciations work just fine over the net. Olympus says, "Gee, were sorry" and that they have no plans to fix this major error.If you need to use this camera at the office or home with a printer that is not directly connected to your PC, pass on Olympus and look for another manufacturer! The problem is endemic to all Olympus cameras!
The concept of TV ears is good for People who have hearing problems and watching TV But That is where it stops After 15 to 30 mins The ear buds become uncomfortable After 2 hours of use the left ear bud fell off and did not snap back on as easy as instructed Sound Quality Med to Poor if someone walks in front of you and your viewing area Static and sound drop out occur also if you turn your head or drop your chin Also the high price you have to pay for this product is way to much I paid over $100 Certainly not worth the cost I own another Wireless headset That I have had for a few years made by Clearline concepts cost 29.95 Catalog Order not top of the line Works like Stereo headphones but not the problems I am having with TV Ears Hopefuly I will be able to send TV ears Back for a full refund Thanks for Reading
...clearly these headphones have a major design flaw...To begin with, the headphones were extremely tight (maybe I just have a big head) to the point that I couldn't wear them more than an hour or two at a time. After a couple of months they started to loosen up...or so I though. One day I noticed that there was a pair of cracks on either side of the headphones where you adjust them. Over time the cracks widened, a year after the purchase, the right earpiece broke off completely while on an international flight to India...that sucked.DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!PS - you've been warned.
The product looked wonderful. It's thin and much better feeling than other keyboards. The recharging unit is handy. The mouse pad isn't too useful, but is handy in a pinch. However, there are some problems with this product.First, there is no way to know if the caps lock is on. No light. No nothing. One has to press the caps lock key to find out and if the software isn't running you have to tell from the tone that sounds when the key is pressed.Secondly, the delete/pgup/pgdwn/home/end group is like some keyboards where the delete key is huge and the other keys aren't in a reasonable order that can be pressed without looking at them.Thirdly, the keys aren't at all tactile but electronic. Thus when resting one's fingers on the keys they sometimes respond with unwanted keypresses. While typing, several keys duplicate so one could easily expect "now iis the time forr all good men to come to the aiid of theirr ...". Another great technology improvement... electronic keyboards designed by non-typists!Fourthly, the bluetooth device often requires it be inserted directly into one of the computer's USB ports, instead of into a hub; which I have in my notebook computer stand.Next, it is a very expensive keyboard.Finally, it took 25 emails and three months to get a replacement keyboard (which, by the way, turned out to be just as bad as the original). I then returned the product and they did give me my money back.I'd consider some alternatives until the engineers resolve these issues.
I bought this model at Sam's Club about 1 year ago and I've had most of the problems described by previous reviewers. The problems started early on and performing the reset procedure &lt;STANDBY/ON>&lt;STOP> usually seemed to resolve the problems. I always thought it was me messing something up until recently. The problems keep getting worse and more frequent, and now I read other's reviews and learn they have the same issues. The most irritating problems I have include:> "Bad disk' error (even on new media)> clock jumps +-1 hours or +- 1 day> system lockups> won't eject disk> won't record on demand (i.e., by pushing "record" button)> won't playback what it records, but disk plays on another machine. &lt;&lt;&lt; you heard right!!!Even though it's out of warranty, I'm going to raise hell with RCA and the manufacturer (Thompson). At a minumum they should do a free firmware replacement. Obviously a bad programmer and bad QA on this one. This model should never been put on the market. This is a good cause for a class action suit if you're a lawyer. Too bad only lawyers make the $$$'s though. The rest of us will get a coupon for 10% off on a new [POS] unit. BIG Deal :-(My title says it all - TOTAL POS. Look elsewhere if you haven't already bought this machine.Thanks for reading my rant. -am-
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.
TSH is my favorite novel, so naturally I snapped up The Little Friend. Now I wish I'd saved my [X]. Some reviewer said it 'wisely' eschewed a feel-good resolution. That's OK, but how about any resolution whatsoever? The book just ends; it's like the last chapter fell out between the bookstore and my house. A lot of the book was good and classic Tartt - brilliant descriptions of mood, place, and feelings - but the ending was such a let-down that it ruined the whole thing for me. It's as if Miss Tartt was as drugged as most of her characters were while she was writing this book. Setting up a murder mystery (while TLF may not be wholly a mystery, that element is certainly important and present) and not having some resolution is a cop-out and a failure of imagination on the part of the author. If I wanted a story without a plot that goes nowhere and makes no sense, I don't need a book - real life is just like that. So what's the point of the book? Let me repeat - TLF is a crashing disappointment. Avoid, or at least don't shell out [X} for it.
Well I just recieved my $4.99 oiece of junk, and BOY... i never knew speakers could sound so bad! What I was sent was a cheap knockoff- not the right brand, had no AC cable, was flimsy, etc etc.... need I say more? Perhaps the product carried by reputable vendors would be different, but avoid this one like the plague.
It plays cd's fine. Its the dvd's it has major problems with. It played for maybe a week. Then it started pausing, freezing then it altogether stopped. I emailed cyberhome for assistance and they never got back to me. Figures. Don't purchase it. Its not worth the money.
I tried using the VariZoom to mount a SmallHD DP6 (5.6") external monitor on a Canon 550D/T2i.The hot shoe connection would not tighten securely, so I couldn't trust it to hold my monitor in a production environment. I returned it and ordered theMarshall V-LCD-MT Monitor Adapter 1/4" Mount Adapter To Video Camcorder Hot Shoe For LCD Monitors.
Really cheaply made and flimsy. Barely works. Will not last very long, might disintegrate when you hook it up. Better off finding an older one if you can.
Even lower priced Zeikos UV filters far outperform in clarity, sharpness and flare reduction. It took 3 Tiffen purchases for me to realize this.
I purchased this camera because of the promise of great, portrait quality prints, sharp image, 2 foot focus, etc. and am soundly disappointed. The quality of the prints is TERRIBLE-- fuzzy, no detail, etc. (and I am not a perfectionist!!) It feels cheap, the paper is expensive-- which I could accept if the quality were slightly above average-- but I consider this a TOTAL waste of money.
The technical details listed this battery as 550 mAh, but the item shipped to me was only 450 mAh. This misinformation is unacceptable.The only reason it received higher than one star is that it has worked very well since installation.
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.
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.
..and save a load of money. We've had this system for some months now and are learning to truly dislike it. The sound is not natural, the controls are confusing and for the price, it has to be the worst value in home entertainment on the market. Of the two stars I give it, one is for the ruggedness of the remote and the other is for my admiration of the company's slick marketing that got us to shell out the big bucks for this featureless turkey. My advice? Get something else.
I was using a Dlink wireless B type router that I bought 4 years as refurbished and that gave me great service till now. Now it works fie but give me frequent diconnects once multiple devices connected. So I decided to buy this new router with extra range.I was a big fan of Dlink products but after this router I am not.i: First its signal range was even less than my wireless B router.ii: First it gave me frequent disconnects but after upgrading firmware it was good as far as stable connection.iii: Then the worst happen after 3 months this product died on me and stopeed working tried to reset or work around no success. tried to get tec support help that is difficult too. Plus I do not have too much time for all the long phone callsremoved it put back my old wireless B router worked same as earlier and give sable connection with one computer connectedI will say do not waste your money on this router instead buy some other router this thing is not good at all
Item arrive broken. I never return as it came whiule on vacation and beyond merchants 10 return window. would not buy this item online ever again.
I bought this camera 10 months ago. Although it was fairly easy to use and took great shots it keeps breaking down. After contacting someone at Kodak they had me pay for shipping to send it to Precision Camera Repair who decides whether or not it is under warranty. I included that I had to pay for shipping because everything else Ive had to send in for repairs the company paid for the shipping. After mailing the camera it somehow takes weeks for them to get it. Then each time they decide its not under warranty and will cost me in the vicinity of $140.00 for repairs....PLUS Shipping. I will NEVER buy another Kodak product I dont care how good of pictures they take... this product is obviously poorly made and if the company is not willing to back it up...Im surely not going to. By the way, the Fuji I bought several years ago and gave to my kids may not look pretty however it still works.
This camera is unbelievably overpriced.It's like they priced it by the pound or by the button.The imagers are 1/3". Do you know how small that is? Stink out your pinky and look at the quick, smaller than that. Three of those, one for each color is what your image is recorded through. That is what is gathering all the info. And that is why your over half your point and shoot photos are blurry without a flash. It is the same imager as your $99 point and shoot camera. Go buy a $200 point and shoot that takes HD video and you have the same imaging ability of this camera. Everything else is bells and whistles.If you were offered two cars, both had the same guts and performance, but one had a bunch of bells and whistles and cost more than four times as much, which would you buy?What is the rest of the money for? A big telephoto lens, that does not help gather more light. It doesn't, compare the f-stop between it and a prosumer camcorder and point and shoot. It does not even have a higher zoom ratio.The ability to shoot at different resolutions? Big whoop, so do point and shoots.The ability to shoot at pseudo frame rates? Point and shoots do that too. Most consumer camcorder do that too and the newer camcorders don't have to shoot in lower HD rez...HDV is only 1440 x 1080...not the full 1920x 1080. And the new camcorders don't have to fake it like this one.XLR hookups, so what, fine add $200. But they probably cost $50 to build on this thing.Manual controls of wb, shutter, etc. So does a point and shoot for stills, why should doing that for video cost you thousands?The ability to do slow zooms. WOW...not that is worth thousands more. Are you a zoom freak. Afraid of moving your legs. Afraid of editing? You're buying this thing and you can't edit. When was the last time you saw a slow smooth ZOOM on network tv. Probably a football game. Is that why you are buying this?What the hell does this thing do that warrants the price difference between it and even the Canon consumer model HD camcorders?I've used this camera, nothing warrants it.NOTHING except to look like a pro. And that is what you are paying for, a lame status thing. The ability to change settings with a button instead of a menu. The ability to manually focus with a ring. The ability to hook in pro mics. And the big "look at me" design. Kinda like driving a hummer.Hey I have a expensive car, I must be important.Unfortunately that is the stigma attached to videography. In order to sastify your clients ignorance, you must have a "big" camera, even though the same results can be achieved with a $900 camera.And instead of charging anything realistic to what's really built in this camera, Canon and the industry get together and make up an arbitrary semi-pro, pro price point. One that you really can't or shouldn't pay. This is half the cost of a new car. This four months of mortgage payments.Nothing in this camera is not in your average point or shoot, except the lens which arguably and comparitively $500 worth of gears and glass.And of course if you want to look like a pro, you have to buy one of these under-equipped behemoths.Will this camera make you talented. No. Will this camera, give you abilities you cannot get using something less expensive. NO.If you have skills you will do fine with a $900 camera.Are you a budding filmmaker? The only things you should be concerned with...are a 24fps frame rate...and the ability to change lenses.Neither of these are offered on this camera. 24f is not true 24fps and barely looks like it.
I have worked in IT for many years, and have had good experiences with Tripp-Lite products. I don't think these are actually made by Tripp-Lite. The bag just said ebay on them, and the tips do not say Tripp-Lite anywhere...I know that's not definitive, but the poor quality is the other thing that makes me think they are not. Most of what the other reviewers are saying is true. These do not click properly, and have to be crimped a couple times to get really good connections. I will say that I have not had any issues with them not fitting in ports, but I wouldn't be surprised. The only reason I'm giving these 2 stars is because they will make a connection.Bottom line, if these are Tripp-Lite, they aren't living up to the name, and this is a classic case of you get what you pay for. Spend the extra money and go buy some Belkin tips.
As someone who has set up many networks, this product is extremely awkward to set up, slows your speed by more than half and requires you to remove your security settings to set it up. After repeated attempts and complete frustration with the number of steps needed for setup, I put mine to work as a paperweight. If you want one of these, you can have mine.
I guess you get what you pay for. It didnt work for me, my dvd player still won't read 95% of my discs. Even if they are brand new, it seems to only like my blu-ray disc's. Pretty bummed.
Some good ideas on what to include in an emergency radio but the quality was not! The radio tuner was very bad, could not tune in clearly even a local station. Returned this radio.
This mouse is smoothe but if you have a small hand you will be uncomfortable using it. It is huge.
Great scanner for the most part but I needed something to occasionally scan a document or image. I am not "bulk" scanning in which I think this is more suited. The reason I say this is when you go to do a scan, there is a several min wait for lamp warmup. Doesn't sound long until you are sitting there waiting to get a quick scan out. Once warm, she's good till the next time so doing several scans in a row isn't bad but the first one is a long wait so be aware. Also, the scans are really saturated to me but I'm not an image expert so maybe that's the way it is supposed. Be prepared to wait on onesy twosy scans though.
I own a video store so I am always looking for a great deal and sure enough these cases are a great deal but you get what you paid for. I have had to replace these cases after one week of use. I purchased 200 of these and wish I had not. They are cheap plastic and are easily broke and the middle piece does not hold the DVD and now I am spending money cleaning my scratched disc. These are not good for high traffic DVD such as rentals as they break easily and damage DVDS.....Please buy with caution that they are thin and weak.
I was so excited when I bought this. Smaller and lighter than a real book, it fits in my bag, ebooks are cheaper and dpn't waste natural resources. Now I realise that I made a mistake. Firstly, the batteries can die without notice so I needed to keep a file backup with me at all times, secondly I had to go to the net to register the operating system when the batteries failed (which they did quite often). Thirdly, although the screen is larger the text can be quite difficult to read in certain light. Lastly, the machine uses it's own operating system which will not read pdf files or microsoft reader (lit)files. Most importantly, technical support is really bad. I lost my operating system six days ago and could not contact the server, I contacted technical support that day and they have just gotten back to me today to say that the server is down and they don't know when it will be back. My advice? Don't waste your money.
Simply put, this product fails to do what it's supposed to do.Even plugged in, it still does not seem to draw enough power to supply more than three plugged items reliably. I had a keyboard, dongle, MIDI interface and USB DAW controller plugged in, and each time I restarted my computer, a different item would be unrecognized.I tried tech support, and they were useless. Furthermore, they HUNG UP ON ME. Twice.Finally a 'senior tech' issued an RMA for me to replace it, but I wasn't about to spend $10 to ship them a $30 unit, only to have it replaced with an IDENTICAL unit that probably wouldn't work as well. (There are plenty of other bad reviews here to corroborate my suspicions.)I emailed customer support asking for a refund, but they simply chose to ignore my emails. I even told them that I would be posting my bad experience here, but apparently they decided that they would rather have the bad publicity than issue a $30 refund. Tells you something about the company, doesn't it?
Like the other purchasers who have reviewed it here, it also didnt work for me at all and I tried absolutely everything :(
Sending back. Worked one day only. Possibly defective AC cord...but unlikely to reorder. Nice size, good sound the one day it worked.
I purchaced one of these cameras in Indiana for a cross country trip. It worked from Indiana to South Dakota. I replaced it in Tacoma, Washington, then continued home to Alaska. I replaced it again in Alaska. The camera will turn on and off by itself. I have changed batteries with no luck. I e-mailed Olympus and asked if any one else had a problem. I was told no, all of there cameras worked fine. They offered to repair if I sent to California, but that was a big hassle. Camera now collects dust and is not worthy of the garage sale pile. I will not buy another Olympus product and would suggest you do not either.
The first battery I got was "bloated" and would not fit in my camera. The company quickly sent out another, but that failed to take charge. I have no problem with the customer service they took both returns without argument, but I wish one of the batteries would have worked properly instead.
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
OK, this is my first digital camera so maybe I don't know everything about how they work. But I've had it for only a couple of hours and it's already running out of (battery) juice, after I've gotten a total of ONE photo out of it. (I took three more but the focus was off and I deleted them, or tried to ... read further for that problem.) The photo quality of that one photo I DID get IS very good, AND the set-up in Windows was extremely easy (as soon as I connected the camera with the included USB connector, my PC recognized it and I had no problem downloading the one photo), but those pluses don't make up for the poor quality of the camera and the fact that it eats batteries even more than most digital cameras do.Another problem with the camera is that the back controls are extremely difficult to use. For example, to delete an image, you press the button for the trash, then it asks you if it's OK to delete. You make the choice go to "yes" and press OK ... and press OK, and press OK, and press OK, all the while waiting for something to happen. (I WAS able to delete one image so I know I was doing it correctly ... but then the camera basically just stopped working.) A design issue: the button where the "OK" command is flexes all over the place but doesn't register to the camera that you're pressing the "OK" button. Very frustrating.OK, I just turned the camera on again (wishful thinking) and pressed the "self-timer" button. No response. Tried it again. Still no response. Battery power indicator says battery power is half gone.Overall, this camera was a waste of money. I'll be returning it tonight and buying another one -- NOT a Vivitar.
I have been a big fan of the Epson Stylus series for a long time. They all look great for the money, including this one. However, if you don't print anything for a couple days, be prepared to head clean about a thousand times before you get another decent quality printout. I just wasted almost an entire set of ink cartridges, which are quite expensive, head cleaning and the quality still hasn't improved. I'm ready to throw this printer out.
This is the WORST answering machine I have ever owned since I first started using them over twenty years ago. It fails to record messages on a regular basis, it is very difficult to set the time and date, and worst of all, it does not allow the listener to re-play a message. If you do not obtain all of the information in the first go-around, you are S.O.L. This is really and truly a piece...!
As a CD RW, it's fine, probably 4 stars. But like a fool, I read the reviews and two of the highest ratings came from people who that they were replacing DVD drives with this Targus CD-ROM.One implied that he has watched movies while on plane trips. If so, it wasn't a video that he'd bought. I inferred that. Another said that his laptop DVD went out on him, and he replaced it with this. Again, I inferred that he could also use it for watching DVDs.Now I'll return this, and take my lumps because I'm not spending more than $83 to watch a DVD and all my CD drives work just fine.
Make sure you check the Manufacturer of the mini-RGB cable you are going to use, as each manufacturer uses a different connector.I couldn't use these.
This product is nothing more than a bunch of HTML scripts. You can find better scripts if you Google "FREE HTML scripts" Then download NVU the HTML editor for free!
the unit did not work when I travled out of the country... waste of money. I expected a quality product from Belkin but did not get what I expected.
If you want a nice camera similar to this one...go for the Z600 it has better features and the overall look of the camera is much better than the z60. ive seen both..and the Z600 is alot more attractive.
THIS STORY HAS LEFT ME TOTALLY AT A LOSS FOR WORDS.ALTOUGH I WANTED DESPERATELY TO FINISH IT I COULD NOT.THE STORY WAS LOST IN TOO MANY OUTSIDE PERSONALITIES &amp; PLACES. IT'S NOT FOR READERS WHO ENJOY A GOOD STORY LINE.
A complete waste of money!! The earpieces didn't fit in my ears and ouldn't stay in place no matter what I did. I threw them away.
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.
This case is an overpriced nothing. It offers very minimal protection if any due to lack of padding. It has no handle, no strap, no belt loops. It is made overseas and not good for much of anything. Do yourself a favor and click away from this page...fast!
I have this and a Microsoft 3000 usb wireless mouse.Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 (Black)The verbatim works well on many surfaces. The connection to computer is a thumbnail size piece that fits into the mouse or can be left in the computer indefinitely. I want this feature in my next mouse. The Microsoft 3000 uses a piece that is long and precarious by comparison.ConsThe mouse shuts off when not in use, and there is a button on the bottom of the mouse used to turn the mouse on again. The shut off happens too quickly. Microsoft 3000 is better.There is a piece of material used to pull out the batteries. This piece is poorly affixed to the plastic of the mouse and comes out (breaks off) easily, within two weeks for me. Microsoft 3000 is better.Once the loose piece comes out, it is difficult to get the batteries out (prying) without damaging the batteries. Microsoft 3000 is better.I have had and used the Microsoft mouse longer and it is sold for not quite half the price.The Microsoft mouse uses 1 AA battery. The Verbatim uses 2 AAA batteries.
I bought the PV-9450 looking for a cheap 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR. The picture on this VCR was very good, however the Hi-Fi sound had some noticable interferance (Static etc.). The VCR also had a loud ticking noise, this would happen when watching video, recording and just when the VCR was on. This VCR also does not have a timer on the unit, this is a feature I like. I decided to return it, the PV-9450 is fine, but didnt meet my standards :/.
I tried a few off brand batteries, this one worked in camera for a short while then runs out of juice, despite repeated charge cycles.I also tried CS Power Brand DMW-BMA7-S006E (the label of this may even be inkjet printed!!) with similar results.However, I have had good luck with a Lenmar DLP006.
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.
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.
Thanks very much to loosenut Don's review. Before I read his review, I spent two hours trying to find the right adapter online, ended up with the Radio Shack 273-1775 1000mA 12v Power Adapter and the Type H adaptaplug. Seems to work as well as the one Don mentioned. I am now charging my Ipod with this contraption. However, when I first tried it I had the Adaptaplug in the wrong position. I was about to give up when I read Don's advice. Thanks Don! Nevertheless I agree with all the negative reviews of this device. This same card is marketed and labeled under at least a dozen different brands (including SIIG). I went with the Adaptec thinking its long history and name brand might add up to something. Think again. Adaptec aint what it used to be, no way!
I wish the review posted Aug 27 had been up when I bought this. I have a Performance PC Commander Plus that I bought in a dollar store and guess what, this adapter doesn't work for it. I had a hard time getting the joystick to work on my old computer and assumed the bad reviews were because of similar problems finding the right controller settings. So, if you don't have a MS Sidewinder, don't buy this. Oh, well. If somebody does know a model of adapter that WILL work for other joysticks, then how about posting it here?
The Logitech Harmony remotes are technically useful, but for a family with children, they are too fragile. Ours broke in a week.
I replaced my old EPSON Stylus 600 with the R800 because I thought it was of greater quality. Actually, the results are terrible: prints are too dark and the colour changes. I've tried everything to make prints that look just as the photos on my screen, but nothing works. I've downloaded new drives, I've cancelled "color management", I've used "ColorSync"... My old printer still prints better.
I have a panasonic tc-p55vt30 tv and a panasonic 210 blu-ray player. I also have 2 of these cables and neither cable works with the player and tv when playing 3d blu-ray movies. I also have issues with regular blu-ray movies. I tried a Rocketfish cable and it worked. It's irritating to read from Cnet that the cable doesn't matter. If someone has an inexpensive recommendation for a cable, that would be great.
We have had every single CD changer out there. this one is the most expensive & by far the most lousy. It is EXTREMELY slow. It is also prone to missfeed discs & skip when playing my burnt CD's. We are so unhappy with our purchase.
i purchased this product from the apple store for $40... the worst forty bucks i've ever spent! my friend and i were driving from houston to dallas, unfortunately my tape deck and cigarette lighter no longer works. i figured an 8 hour drive round trip with only the radio to listen to - would be way too much torture so i dropped the forty bucks.it took us at least ten minutes to find a station that it would play on without being interrupted... and every couple of hours we had to find a new station for it to play on. if the song playing on the nano- was too "soft" you would just hear static- or the weak signal being transmitted from the radio station. the ENTIRE time we used the transmitter with my nano- we had to keep moving both pieces around- sort of like using bunny ears on a television set.if i had been alone on this roadtrip- i most definately would have had a car accident trying to mess with the transmitter. it was frustrating enough just watching the passenger trying to mess around with it... not to mention having to move it around all the time to try and keep it from being staticy.i haven't used the transmitter since that roadtrip- and don't plan on using it again. it's too much of a headache. i would never try and sell it on ebay- i'd feel wayyyy too guilty about selling someone something that could potentially cause them to have a car accident. however i would very much like to have my forty bucks back!!!!
we are unhappy with this purchase. it was the first and will be the last time purchasing the "7mm" trim cases. these cases tear "at the closure tab" when opening and do not hold the cd or dvd in place when opening as well.
COME ON JVC!!! This is really pitiful! I bought a GRDF-450u about 15 months ago based on the high marks from Consumer Reports and only used it occasionally. It still looks brand new. Then, out of nowhere, I get blindsided with the dreaded "Lens Cap" error and now it is absolutely useless! (for those of you not familiar with the LENS CAP error, basically the camcorder powers up fine but will not record because it falsely senses the Lens Cap is on when it is not. The viewfinder and LCD screen are blank except for "LENS CAP" flashing) Several JVC camcorder (various model numbers) owners have fallen victim to this obvious design/manufacturing flaw. JVC's product development and quality assurance must really suck. JVC has offered to fix this on several camcorder models but NOT the GRDF450u? WHY??!!! I mean this model put JVC in the spotlight!! Consumer Reports rated it #2 last year. I guess they didn't know it was going to be a LEMON. Do yourself a favor and try another brand such as Sony, Panasonic or Hitachi.
Like everyone else, I'm getting an H07 error which means that the drive isn't spinning anymore! I've had it less than a year and of course didn't get the warrantee like a SMART CONSUMER WOULD!
The wheel that controls the volume had to be all the way to one side to get any control at all. It helped to crank the MP3 volume all the way up but it didn't do what it said it would. Agreed, it was inexpensive, but I still have a volume problem almost as bad as before I got it.
To its credit, the EXP201 is an inexpensive CD player that also supports CD-R's chock full of MP3 files. It basically means that you can carry 10+ hours of tunes on a single disc and enjoy those tunes on a single set of two AA batteries. I picked up one of these units yesterday and I returned it today for the following reasons:1. Horrible sound quality. All my MP3s exhibited a random pop, click, or some other audio artefact during playback. And no, I wasn't listening to Oval, Microstoria, or any other Mego glitchery, and all these MP3s are 160 kbps CBR (constant bitrate) files that play with no problems in my PocketPC.2. Stability issues. I used my unit exclusively in a car (a Ford Taurus, in fact, sitting in the front seat armrest) that did nothing but city driving. Admittedly, Houston streets have their share of potholes and bumps, but my wife's VW cd changer (which doesn't have the read-ahead shock protection) is far, far, far more stable than this player, which produced random skips with alarming regularity.3. Navigation problems. The display on this unit is limited to numbers. Which means that when you create CD-R's of MP3 files, you have to organize them in folders by either artist and/or album in order to be able to skip ahead albums' worth of tracks at a time. Even at that, you'd have to have a pretty darn good memory of what order (let alone which artists) the tracks were burned onto disc. Having to play 'Name That Tune' with your own music collection is only entertaining at parties.4. Compatibility issues. Despite the reported CD-RW compatibility, none of my DirectCD CD-RW's would register with this unit. Also, any regular CD-R's created using the Joliet standard (which allows long file names) seem to have the file orders scrambled, as the file names seem to get truncated by the player's operating system. In order to maintain track order, I had to manually rename 140+ files in EasyCD Creator (a bit of an oxymoron in this case) to 8.3 standards (trying to compose the disc in ISO9660 truncated the file names without maintaining track order).So, there you have it. A nice try, but poor, poor execution. From what I've read, the EXP301 series are significantly better in sound quality, skip protection, and compatibility, so you may want to spring a few extra dollars and save yourself a potential headache.
Try to install it on my Compaq EVO N600c laptop running Win 2000 professional and keep crashing. Called Tech Support wait for 30 minutes and was told BIOS need to update BIOS before it will work. Ask what BIOS and version it will support and was told that thet did not know and I should contact Compaq. Updated BIOS from Compaq and still does not work. Returned product and will not deal with DLINK again.
Adapter advertised to work with Magellan 2200t but is the wrong adapter. Not sure who is at fault but Amazon has not responded.
Epson stylus cx5400 starts out great but in about 10 months of use it now prints blank pages, it still uses ink. Now I have to look for another printer. Who ever is saying they recommend this printer, must not have one or they just got it
mine with this product is some what bitter experiance,first i got product with no palm rest,i returned that one i got second one with defected mouse.so i cancelled the order.it seems like price was 51 dollars at that when i bought (10 days back) i dont know what feature turn this price hike.my sincere request please dont buy this one it's just a waste of your money.last but not least keyboard is good.i am skeptical about whom to blame amazon or logitech,being a manufacturer logitech wants to sell this dirty product,i dont know why amazon is not discouraging such products ,atleast design defective (after those many reviews mentioning that there is some problem with product) .Itms Ordered Price1 of: Logitech Cordless Desktop Comfort Laser [Electronics]Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC$51.99- 1 item(s) Gift options: NoneItem(s) Subtotal: $51.99Shipping & Handling: $7.94Super Saver Discount -$7.94-----Total Before Tax: $51.99Sales tax: $0.00-----Total for this Shipment: $51.99-----
Avoid this unit at all cost. it simply died after 8 months of normal use. The standy button started blinking and the tray would not open. This DVD player unit has become useless. Disconnecting the unit from the power supply for a couple of hours does not solve the problem. The unit simply would not respond to the remote or the buttons on the unit.It's DEAD!
The item arrived new with tags, and was in great shape, but without out overloading it, at all, the latch ( I do not know what you call it) broke. I was surprised after only it broke. Unfortunately I do not have the time to return - so I have to live with it.
I purchased this product to do all the things Logitech claim. Unfortunately, whilst it probably works for some people, it has totally failed to live up to my expectations. My three key issues have been:1. Programming this device requires selecting devices for which the codes are available in the Harmony online site. Whilst the list available is comprehensive, each device ends up being programmed with all available options including an enormous number of ones that will never be used. This makes using the remote extremly difficult since, with a maximum of 6 options (usually only 4) shown on each screen, many presses of the NEXT key (there is unfortunately no PREVIOUS key in case you miss the one you were looking for) to find what you need. These can of course be programmed out but this requires a tedious and lengthy process.2. Whilst the codes are downloaded, they often do not match the device intended. I have an old Yamaha surround sound receiver (RX-V1070) and a brand new LG TFT TV (RT-32LZ50) which I selected from available options. However the codes for each of these devices were completely wrong with the receiver showing many more, incorrectly names inputs than my device has. Input selection and control of the TV was also completely wrong.One of the problems is that manufacturers of these devices use the same model numbers to describe different products in different parts of the world thus an RX-V1070 in the USA is different to that in Australia. There is no international library of devices so if you live outside the USA I recommend you look at other products. Of course there is always the option of "Learning" codes right? Wrong. This brings me to problem...3. The web interface allows the learning of codes for each key. This may be learned in direct or RAW mode. Unfortunately, every time I tried to learn a code, it would go through the process then dump me to a screen saying "You have discovered a problem with the Harmony website, the systems administrator has been notified" This is a persistent and ongoing problem for me and even though I have tried 4 different computers with firewalls, virus/spam/adware/popup blockers all OFF, it simply does not work. It will however work if you select to learn in RAW mode (go figure!) BUT RAW mode is only available for some keys and not to correct incorrect inputs.I had a one hour international call with Harmony support (after trying 10 times and being dumped from the system with a "send us an email" message - there is NO option to keep holding) and this was to no avail. They had no suggestions that helped and advised me to keep using the (unsatisfactory) workarounds I had already discovered. They also refused to give me a list of the LG TV's in their library so I could do some research to find a matching USA model. Unfortunately not a customer oriented organisation and I will question all future Logitech purchases.I have spend about a month implementing workarounds and can now turn on the TV, Amp, STB together and then switch to watch a DVD or a video tape. I still don't have my media player (DSM 320) working as it gets programmed as a Media PC and expects it to have a screen! Probably about another month (of the leisure time I have available) and I may get this going but it has been too much hard work. I really regret not buying a device with a local PC application over which I have more control.Summary: If your needs are simple and you live in the USA then this may work for you. Otherwise, pick something else.
I don't know whether to be angry that I wasted so much time reading 500+ pages in hopes of reaching a satisfying end, or disappointed that the promise of terrific character description dead-ended as if the author just got up and left the book...And that is the way it feels, as if the author had grown tired of her characters and rather than giving the story a resolution that made sense, simply staged a 'big event' with an implausible outcome, typed &quot;The End&quot; and sent it off to her publisher.I believe this is why readers are posting such negative reviews....there is so much potential here. The descriptions of the South are lush and, if a bit overblown in places, also full of promise of where the story might have gone with more time and care.Yet, in the second half of the book numerous story threads are simply dropped and the main impetus of the story, the revenge and justice theme becomes nullified and distorted to such an extent that I had more empathy for 'the bad guys' than the leading character, who simply became annoying.As a reader, I feel cheated....which makes me sad, because Ms. Tartt is clearly a very talented author..... I don't know if she just lost interest in this book, and if she did, why her editor or agent didn't encourage her to persevere with the ending (f not out of respect for the time and money the readers have spent on the book, at least with an eye to maintaining the built-in market she had for the book based on fans of &quot;The Secret History&quot;), I would have gladly read another 100 pages for a more cohesive conclusion...either way, it's the reader that has been given short shrift. And I'm not sure if the author cares.
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.
installed it in a hotrod behind the seat--remote does not work thru metal in the seat
By not selling this in pairs many e-tailers (Radio Shack too) instill a misapprehension in the minds of casual shoppers, the proverbial 99% of whom are probably after a different product, i.e. a powered network switch. Of the 1% who actually need *THIS* item, why would they purchase just a single unit? I suppose in that rare case where you're able to re-wire the terminals at one end of the run but not at the other... Pretty silly; gotta wonder at the overall $$$ hit here from stocking, shipping, and then processing returns the next week from disgruntled people.
To use the Elura 2 or 2 MC effectively you have to have the BP-422 or a third party battery. The standard battery is quite pathetic. If you have the big LCD screen open, you can literally see the battery life draining away as you shoot. Maybe 20 Min of life. Just sad.
In a word, this product is quite a big dissapointment.Yes, its design is really stylish, but it is at the expense of the sound. The white plastic-made subwoofer buzzes and rattles, middle range pretty lacks, and the treble sounds something like metalic. My 20-dollar two stpeakers from Creative sounds better than this. Don't fall for the design. Keep in mind that sound comes first in choosing speakers.I am going to return this item to get a replacement item.(Promedia THX 2.1 as suggested by the reviewer below)It is cotly, but I know it is worth it.
At first, when anyone consider the price tag for THREE filters, one would say that it's an excellent deal. But don't be fooled.They all fit perfectly together and fit my lens perfectly. But once you try mounting one of these filters with other brand filters, problems would appear in every direction. The Circular Polarizer filter didn't fit the HOYA UV filter, so I managed to make the Polarizer filter just stick to the UV filter. But once I tried to remove it, it just wouldn't move at all. I was then forced to buy a new HOYA Circular Filter, which was a little more expensive than these filters together, but it was worth it.So just be sure to do more research on quality, rather than the price.
I read the reviews on Amazon before buying the Zen Micro. After just a week the unit stopped working due to a "firmware problem". The technical support could not fix the problem and I have to send it back to Creative. I did some research on the internet and apparently this is a common problem for Zen Micro. Not a reliable product. I will never buy a Zen Micro again.
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).
I ordered this product based it's title of "5.25 and 3.5 inch" drive enclosure. When I got it the shrink wrapped box only said it supported 3.5 inch drives. I don't know if Amazon sent the wrong product or if the product is just described wrong, but back it went.
I am very careful in maintaining ear buds. That said, this pair lasted no more than a week. The volume in the right ear diminished by 2/3. There was no wax or other discernable issue. Poor quality. I ordered some JBUDS and hopefully I have better luck with those.
The picture makes this look the same size as the canon 2400 gadget bag. I got one of each. This bag is so tiny you can barely fit the camera in and get it zipped. When I include the 4-AA batteries, the zipper doesn't even close.
I believe this one was a lemon. I was able to download about 15 megabytes of music to it but couldn't review what I had just downloaded; it simply froze and wouldn't accept anymore.I have a Buslink 40 GB bought circa 2001 (not sure of year); back when 40 GB was best you could get for storage. This old one still works perfectly and I have about 20 to 30 GB of information, music, pictures, etc. stored. It simply keeps working and working which made me decide to stay with Buslink.Sent the newly purchased Buslink 160 GB back but had to involve credit card company to get money returned to my account. They were not willing to cooperate and it was their fault the item did not work. I'm a satisfied customer (now) because I have my money back.Again, this one was probably a lemon because my old, old one still works perfectly.
Received promply and installation was easy. Love the TV and radio but can't get the DVD to work.Was a refurbished set and no manual or hardware was included.Had to go to Audiovox and print manual and the hardware store to get nuts and bolts.
ATI claims full Vista compliance with this card, but do a search on their 'support' site for this item:737-24534: FireMV 2400: Catalyst Control Center: Second ASIC does not install under VISTA - Cannot enable third and/or fourth monitors. Currently there is no solution... You cant use the 3rd and 4th monitors under Vista? Then why are you getting this card? Their tech support has been extremely slow on fixing this (you can see it was reported on Dec 11, 2006) with no solutions available. Stay away!
I was lucky...I got this from my public library, so I haven't wasted any money, just time. It was a big disappointment to me, though some of the writing was good. There wasn't much insight into the characters and was certainly unsatisfying in its ending. I felt that the author had just done short stints of writing, little pieces of this and that, and then had strung them together to make a book. What really bothered me was the media hype around this book (front page of the NYTimes Review of Books, People magazine, a syndicated book review feature in my local &quot;free press&quot;, to give some examples) which gave the impression that this was a wonderful book and that time spent reading it was worthwhile. I feel that I wasted my time and didn't come away with anything worthwhile. Maybe the author simply didn't know what to conclude, which is why there was no conclusion. I think she was searching for what this book was to be about, but never found it. Silly and boring, unfortunately.
Me again, guess what ?Vicking sent me a new CF card (to replace the first one that died on me suddenly (lost 100 pics))The new one seemed to work fine. I left on a new trip, took lots of pictures and when the card was 90% full, all my pictures suddenly disappeared. My CF card had now a 4Mb size !!!Second time i lost my pics.. i'm very mad about vicking right now...
Right up front, I should say this is a nice piece of hardware, well designed and executed, though for the money I would have liked to have seen a higher-resolution display. The software, however, leaves a lot to be desired. If you have a relatively simple home theater/stereo set up and need to have a remote that will allow someone to push a button a do a few basic things, then this is the remote for you. I've used a number of programmable remotes, and have 30 years of programming experience, and much of what I see here is impressive.But, if you use your system in a wide variety of ways, have more than one remote controlling your system (i.e., one for you and one for your spouse), or are used to other truly universal remotes, then this is probably not the product for you.The main issue is that the programmability is on an "activity" instead of a device level. At first this seems logical and easy, but if the way you use your system is not based around a few simple activities, then you are out of luck. THERE IS NO WAY TO CONVENIENTLY USE THIS REMOTE TO CONTROL INDIVIDUAL DEVICES. For instance, if you go to TiVo to change channels, then you MUST change devices back over to your AV receiver to control the volume, and back and forth and back and forth as you channel surf. There is no way to set the volume control to universally control the AV receiver in all modes.For many, this won't be a problem, but it's not what I expect from a programmable universal remote. I spent over 5 hours working with the software and even called customer support to confirm my findings (good support group, BTW). Unfortunately, my search for the perfect universal remote under $300 continues....
bought this one for my mom and while it's a nice printer, fax, etc it has one big problem: when i boot up her Shuttle XPC system (latest and greatest BIOS and all that), the system locks up completely due to some incompatibility. I've talked to Shuttle and Canon and they both acknowledge the problem, but have said that they're not going to change anything to fix it. They each suggested that I return the other's product! :)Anyway, I'm sending the printer back which is too bad, but I'm posting this as a word of caution to prospective owners.
I buy mine and make all the connection but dont give video, and one of the fan connector dont work, i live inthe Dominican Republic and for send it back i have to pay 60US in my case was a very bad deal.
Transmitter worked, but no power on the speaker. I contacted the tech support people at Advent, no luck. I decided to return it and buy another brand when I looked at the problems others have had.Amazon is good about taking returns if items are defective so no complaints there, just wish it had worked.
I would rate this a ZERO of that were an option.....I received the eyetv hybrid as a christmas gift from a friend who thought he'd owed me a lot for the few things we were able to do for him.....he know i wanted this and would not buy it for myself. I was very excited to rush home, install and begin using it. Install was a bear because we have Comcast cable and settings are NOT as described in manual. However, finally was able (1-2 hours reading & fiddling) to get it up and running - ran it for 12/26 & 12/27, and it was ok, only brought in analogue stations from a digital cable box.......never did figure that outand then again the following sunday to watch the game on my computer while i was at my drawing table. The following week however, it went completely south! software could not 'see the unit, there is no eyetv connected to your computer. so i switched all the connections to all my usb & firewire ports one by one - no change. i tried the set-up assistant again - no change. rebooted - no change, reset PRAM - no change. used the included cable rather than plugging directly into my iMac - NO CHANGE.....contacted elgato only to be told it'd take 3 days to get back to me.3 days later received email, 'please send system profile so we can bretter evaluate your situation' the report is 644 pages long, but i made it into a PDF and attached the 1.3mg file to a reply email as requested which just took me back to square 1 by generating yet another NEW trouble ticket.it's now 5 days after i first reported the problem.....NO WORD FROM ELGATO CUSTOMER SERVICE, if they even really have such a department.THIS is some of the WORST SERVICE I have seen....EITHER they have NO ONE WORKING in customer service, or they are so inundated with complaints because of crappy hardware that they don't have time to get back the newest customer problems.I hope no more customers have to deal withcompanies who apparently create 2nd rate products and go out of their way to completely IGNORE the customer's and their needs.software =marginal to ok......features DO NOT WORK with COMCAST CABLEhardware =SUCKScustomer service= REALLY SUCKSLike I said at the beginning, you've now been warned, so proceed at your own risk!
Much too hard to install... I precisely followed the setup instructions, and am now on hour # 3 trying to achieve the online support promised with this product. As well, either one of the ink cartridges included with the printer is empty, or the indicator on the printer is not working correctly. Skip this one if intrigued by the low price and go for another model thay you can depend upon from previous experience!
I wish I had read the reviews on Amazon before I bought this device. I was shopping at a local retail store, looking for a couple of MP3 players I had researched earlier on Amazon, but they didn't have any of the ones I wanted.This player looked like a great idea -- I loved the idea of having removable SD cards with different types of music. I have a boombox that takes SD cards as well as USB sticks and it's awesome. Unfortunately the Memorex player had a *terrible* interfact that made finding any specific folder or playlist almost impossible. The radio tuner came in handy when I was in Shanghai on business and wanted to listen to some local Chinese radio. But then the Memorex player stopped working -- it would power up, show a "boot error" message, and power down again. I tried for a day or two to update the BIOS per the instructions, but to no avail. The computer simply wouldn't recognize the player existed.So, I tossed it. Live and learn. I will certainly not be buying a Memorex MP3 player in the future.
The product description claimed to be most compatible with the widest array of music files.What they don't tell you, is any music file that does not have DRM protection. If you have iTunes, Urge, Zune, or any other music service you are out of luck. Furthermore, if one of these music services uses Windows Media, you cannot connect to any of your unproteced files, either; because if the DRM function of WM is active, there is no capeability to connect to this product.Oh, and the final dissapointment...there is a 15% restock fee from the vendor. Amazon should alert consumers if outside vendors have exchange policies different than Amazon.Read the fine print and buyer beware.
My good, but old Bogen tripod was stolen, so I purchased this one in a hurry for an upcoming shoot. The Sunpack has many nice features for the price, and it is VERY light weight. Thus I can pack it around (I bought the case too) all day without a problem. But, it is lightweight because of all the plastic connectors and such.So despite what the specs say, it just isn't sturdy enough to hold my Nikon D80 DSLR. I should have paid more and gotten a heavier and heavier-duty tripod. I couldn't even get the plastic Quick-Release tightened satisfactorily. However, if you've got just a small lightweight camera, this tripod has great features at a great price!
This item is very LOW quality. I ordered two of these (one for a back up). BOTH of them stopped working after one or two days. Both had LOW QUALITY electrical wire in which one or more inner wires separated/broke making them useless. I repaired them and in a short time the inner wires separated/ broke in another spot. I finally cut the original wire out and spliced some phone cable between the two ends. They both work now, but the repairs don't look great.
I have a love/hate relationship with this mouse. I've owned several of them now, and without exception the left click button fails after a few months. Other than that, it's the perfect mouse. I've started ordering them two at a time, but it sure seems like Microsoft ought to be able to do something about this consistent problem.
the dryer is to hard to remove and replace into it's cradle. Also it is not powerful enough.
I bought this so that I could take my school work to and from home. I had it for 4 months and it is now officially dead and I've lost whatever I did not have backed up. I thought that it looked pretty durable, but that is not the case! I would not recommend this product unless you want to take the chance of possibly losing your files.
I bought this Sony Notebook on Amazon.com after lot of online study of different makes and models. The specifications for Sony VGN-SZ430 N/B appeared great on paper / online. Amazon delivered it on time. But I am totally disappointed by ony after using it for about a month. Following are main drawbacks:1. The laptop becomes hot very quickly and you can not keep it in your lap for long.2. It is very slow though it boasts a Dual Core 2 Intel processor T7200. I think it is due to lots of pre-installed programs on trial basis (for 60 days)3. The Windows Vista Business, pre-installed on the laptop crashes often. I would say it is an unstable operating system.4. The battery life is just about 1.5 hours.5. The built-in-camera picture quality is poor.6. The cooling fan is very noisy. I have owned other laptops with practicaly no noise.7. The customer support is poor. It takes about 40 minutes of waiting to reach a level 2 support
While scanning 35mm film strips in the film holder, "thumbnails" are NOT produced according to specifications. The scanner just slices off the film strip at a fixed interval that doesn't happen to jibe with my photos. I checked everything, reloaded all the software, followed instructions to the letter, and finally called Epson product support. I was on the phone on "my dime" for 20 minutes. All they could suggest was to use the full strip mode and crop the images on the film strip. That is unacceptable because it's a real loss in productivity. They said it might be that my photos were dark or there was a dark area in the photo. My photos were not dark in general but you can find a dark area in ANY photo.A further disappointment was the graininess of all the scanned photos even when scanning at 2400 and 4800 dpi. I would have to edit all the photos to remove noise and graininess.I tried the Digital ICE and was further disappointed first because the scanner stops and has to "warm up" again in the middle of processing each photo. Further, the Digital ICE photos were very grainy as well.I bought this scanner to replace my Nikon CoolScan because that unit takes forever to scan slides and 35mm film stips. All the customer comments on this product were great but I am one that is disappointed and will be shipping the scanner back to Amazon in the morning.
The stars are for the aesthetic and ergonomic of the design. As for functionality, this cable is a piece of junk. It only allows sound to one speaker, and the sound is trebly and buzzy. I could only bear to use it for a few minutes before throwing it away. As for the retractable feature.. it doesn't work that well, it jams and the cord does not protract very far. My advice would be to save up for a highly quality, way more functional cable.
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.
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!
When my boombox died, I decided to pick up a unit that could play music as well as DVD movies. I didn't want to spend much and found this RCA unit that seemed to be exactly what I needed, so I bought it and sold my existing DVD player to a relative. And it would be exactly what I needed if it did in fact play DVD's consistently. Unfortunately, it doesn't, and there's no rhyme or reason to it either. Sometimes it will play a scratched DVD just fine, while other times it won't even play a brand new DVD. Like others have mentioned, I've noticed that dialogue in movies (when it does play the DVD) is much quieter than music even if the sound logic feature is on.This unit plays CDs without any problems, and the sound quality seems pretty good (but maybe that's because my point of reference is a boom box). Sound quality for TV is also pretty good. However, the unreliability of the DVD playing ability is a huge deficiency, so I would NOT recommend that someone purchase this item.
We had the product and really loved it for 30 days...then for no reason, (we didn't drop it or bang it) the screen got a crack in it...Since we were still under warranty called HP...sorry the screen isn't covered. They wanted 175 dollars to fix it...it then took them over a month to send the box that we were to ship it in...then because it took so long...Oooops the price for the repair went up to $199. We will never buy another HP product again...
Based on the description I thought I was getting a 12 pack of single batteries. That was not the case I got ONE. I needed two. I would really suggest taking off the 12-package master carton) description because there is no need for it. It was misleading.
It probably does not have all pairs used by GBit crossed over.Hence not working when you have a GBit card in your computer.
This cable is titled as "Straight" which means pin 1 on one RJ11 end goes to pin 1 on the other end. Most phone cables cross-over end to end, i.e. 1->4 2->3 3->2, 4->1. However, if you want a same pin to pin cable, you want a "Straight-Thru" cable. This product is NOT a Straight-Thru cable. The cable came packaged as Cable City Corp 31-P6402-07SV.C2G / Cables to Go 02970 RJ11 Modular Telephone Cable, Silver (7 Feet/ 2.13 Meters)
You get what you pay for. Don't get these earphones unless you try them first. I haven't found a person who feels their comfortable in their ears. Sound quality is pretty good, but not nearly has good as high quality earphones like shure & zen earphones.
Well it scans nicely.... this function requires NO ink. I dont know how it prints yet until I go buy ink. I am so dissapointed. I just now pulled the machine out of the "sealed" box and I noticed that the cord is already plugged into the back of the printer... which I thought seemed odd and there are NO ink cartridges... this printer, in my opinion, is obviously a sales "return" from a customer. I should have paid a few dollars more and bought at my local store --- this way I could have marched back there and got my ink or a new printer all together. Of course i could just pack this large box up and pay for shipping to send it back. It will be cheaper for me to just buy the ink. I will never buy anything online this large again. I did not get a fair deal. and like i said, i dont believe my printer is brand new. box was not sealed properly, and other clues too. Oh well, I made many purchases online thru the holidays and this was my only misshap. Nothing against Amazon.... the product actually came from J and R electronics.I called J and R on the phone.... what can they do ? NOTHING.thanks alot.march 2004... i am using the printer and it is very nice and the scanner software is one of the best i have used. (used for scrap booking ) great printer.... however i would buy from a reputable dealer and preferably one you can drive to rather than ship it back if you werent satisfied.
These headphones sound great when they are in your ear, but if you are doing any thing other than sitting perfectly still they just fall out. The only good thing about the hook shape is they don't fall off you head completely. I personally find my self just wasting money on ear bud style headphones just to find they won't stay in my ear. I have about 8 different sets, I think it's time to go old school.....
Read the luke warm reviews, but took a chance anyway. Returned the unit after only a week. Picture was beautiful, but skipped and pixelized too often. Tried numerous DVDs, but still kept skipping. I then bought the Toshiba 8" unit and returned it after one day (sound was bad...I should also have taken reviews to heart). I now happily own the Audiovox 1680! A little heavier, but it lives up to all expectations.
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???????
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.
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.
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've been using this router for almost 2 years. Recently it just stopped working - I think it finally burned out, probably due to all of the heat it generates while running. Besides that, I found that it was very slow, compared with other routers. Its VPN implementation works OK, but its slow also - I don't know why, since its hardware!!! I replaced it with a NetGear FVS328, I now my VPN connections are about 4 times faster, and my regular web browsing is a lot faster. Do yourself a favor get the NetGear!
[...] It's Good for 240V usage and you can play VCD's. You can keep it as a back up to watch 240V, PAL based video.
I've had this flash for well over two years now and I for the life of me can't see what everyone's raving about. Light falloff is a big problem, and underexposure seems to be the norm. About the only way I seem to be able to get around this is to manually compensate on the order of 2 stops to get anything resembling decent lighting. The pop-up on my A100 is much better generally. I've contacted Sony to see if there's possibly a problem with the camera but as of yet they haven't answered me. I was much happier when I was able to use my Vivitar 283/85's. Then again, maybe I'm just an old crab.
We have a 9450 and have enjoyed it so far. However it is barely out of warranty and just pooped out.
Battery was manufactured 3 yrs ago & holds charge for less than 20 minutes.Marketing & selling this machine as new is misleading.TB Digital recomended by Amazon as a supplier of this product has not responded to my request to resolve this problem.
Broken in half year and come back one year later. Sometime works sometime not. Might be mechanical problem.
Hi,Based on being happy with a previous order of the smaller and louder Andis 30925 Hangup 1600W Wall Mount Hair Dryer with Night Light, ordered this as a replacement.This unit is like it's from a totally different company and I'm not happy.The button to cut off the power is flimsy and you have to muscle it. I used to turn the unit off to shut off the bright night light. But the button is like screwed up - maybe its just mine but its not easy to use anyway.The night light is WAY too bright for one. It's like having a small table lamp on, so way to much to be called a night light.Also, the mounting is different. You install a plate first, then screw the unit onto the plate. It was hard for me to do compared to the other Andis unit I got and then after a while it started to come loose.If I had to guess, Andis purchased this product from some other company and slapped their name on it. Big mistake because I had been very loyal based on installing a few 30925 units around the house.I'm returning this and trying the Conair 134R unit which got great reviews.Sorry Andis - You'd better up your game to keep customers loyal.
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.
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 received the Garmin Delux Carrying Case. i did not receive the GPS Map that was supposed to be included
On my first day with this unit the charging system did not work and the blue tooth wirless system failed to work. I tried to get factory support and all I got was failed promises. After five unsucessful calls, I'm in the process of trying to get my money back. I'm very unhappy with Tom Tom and I'd recommend looking elsewhere. This unit has all the great features but for nearly $900 I expect to get good service.
This was false advertising. There are only 2 in each pack, and they do not look at all like the items showing on this review page. No more Amazon for me.
I bought this cable in hopes of not lugging around three or four cables when I travel for all of my various camera, camcorder, external HD, and iPod needs. Since purchasing the cable, I still lug around all my cables and leave this "multicable" at home to collect dust. While the concept is fantastic, the design of this cable is horrendous.The Problems:First off, the firewire part of the cable is ONLY 6 pin to 4 pin. So forget using it with most harddrives or any other firewire device besides a camcorder. Not only that but it does not crossover anything from usb to firewire or visa versa. Second, I have never even SEEN, let alone needed the other various funky usb ends. To make matters worse, the cable comes with an ADAPTOR, that they sneak into the non visible part of the package for use with more common usb devices which you have to lug around in addition to this POS.On top of that, the package and description say that it is for use with mp3 players. The package even has a picture of an iPod on it. But alas...no iPod connection plug. If it doesn't work with the worlds most popular mp3 player, I'm curious as to what "mp3 player" it does work with.So in summary, don't waste your money on this unless you have some type of rare device that can actually utilize at least more than one of these useless ends.
Ever since I hooked up the scanner, I've been unable to download pictures from my Canon S40 digital camera. If I unplug the scanner cable, the camera starts working again. I made sure I had the latest driver for both devices and then called customer support.Customer support said there is nothing they can do. They claim Windows XP does not allow a scanner and a camera to be connected at the same time (yeah, like nobody has ever done this before). When I mentioned to the tech that an older Visioneer (USB) scanner and the same camera worked together just fine, he said &quot;Wow, that's weird&quot;! When I started to talk about a refund on the product, I was disconnected.
I have read that this is a good product if one actually gets it to work. Unfortunatly, if you run Windows 2000 that is very difficult. For some reason, the drivers for Windows 2000 are still in beta. I can't get it to work with my Matrox Millenium G400 even though it is on the approved list. ATI does not support drivers and software that are in beta so they are of no help in resloving the issues with their buggy software. My advice is to buy a product that has software that works properly under Windows 2000 or to wait until this one does.
This thing is great for a gift exchange idea when you get stuck with someone you don't really like. Now you can smile knowing you bought them a gift that will cause them more aggravation than it's worth. This is another example of legal corporate stealing. It is theft because Belkin must have tested this product and known it is a pinched loaf and released it anyway because they would profit from its sale even if it got bad press. I didnt buy this from amazon or I would have sent it back and the retailer I bought it from (Target) only lets you exchange it for another (which does me no good now does it?)I hope the only reason amazon keeps this product up is so people can see the bad reviews and not buy it, as i tend to check out the reviews here even if i buy elsewhere. Oh yeah and this product sux!!!!
I never really write reviews, but I just felt compelled to write one for this remote control. This is my very first review of any product. I bought this more than a year ago - primarily based on great reviews from this site as well as a couple of others (AV Forums, etc.). I don't want to go through the features of this remote, as this info is available elsewhere. I want to focus on the usability of this remote, as that is precisely where I felt it lacking - a lot!1. The shape/form factor - It's a bit too smooth and curved to be comfortable in the hand. It's got all types of unnecessary curves and dimples on the bottom that I'm positive some industrial designer thought would fit right over the index and middle fingers when you're holding it, but it does not and just makes holding the remote a lot more awkward rather than a simple flat surface. The material used for this remote is extremely smooth plastic, which I guess was an attempt to make it sleeker-looking and futuristic. All it does is makes the surface extremely slippery - I cannot tell you how many times this thing just slips out of the hand while I'm using it. Also, since the back of the remote is so steeply curved and the remote itself is so lightweight, it is impossible to operate this remote when placed on a solid surface like a coffee table. It WILL tip over if you're not holding it down with one hand while operating it with the other! I wish Logitech had made this remote a little heavier, not curved it so much at the bottom, and used some rubber-like grippy material on the sides and the back of this remote to prevent it from slipping out of hands and skidding across surfaces.2. The button placement and layout - The button placement on this remote is a JOKE! Logitech should learn a thing or two from examining the Tivo remote layout very closely. Remote Key Placement 101 (I used to design user interfaces and human-computer interactions so I'd like to think I know a thing or two about human-device interaction) - The most often used buttons on a remote should be located very prominently within an imaginary circle made by your thumb while you're holding the remote. What that means is the buttons for changing volume, channel, menu options and media manipulation should be easily reachable by your thumb without the thumb having to get into awkward angles and contortions. Alas, with this remote the keys are placed in such awkward positions that using it is a literal pain. I haven't got used to the layout after a year of using this every day. The TINY buttons along both sides of the remote are impossible to use by feel. The buttons don't provide any sort of tactile feedback to know whether you actually pressed them or not. Awkwardly placed volume and channel buttons. Since these are THE most used buttons on any remote, you would expect them to be prominently placed and the easiest to use, but they are not. Smooth plastic keys flush with the remote control's body also don't help in finding the right buttons by feel. I don't want to keep looking at the remote when I'm operating it, but with this remote you don't have a choice.3. Wear and tear - Some keys have started sticking already, especially the volume buttons. I'm having to press keys much harder than earlier, otherwise no response is registered. I left it connected to the PC for a couple of hours while updating the remote, and there was a horrid screen burn-in on the LCD screen where it says "Connected to USB". The screen burn-in is now permanent, and there's a big light blue rectangle burned over the normal blue screen of the remote.4. Others/Misc - the keys have a huge lag! It does not matter how small a time interval you set it up for, it's still nowhere close to the responsiveness of the original remote's performance for each of the devices. It's a pain navigating TV menus or TIVO menus - the menubar goes from option to option EXCRUCIATINGLY SLOWLY using this remote!!I have been using all-in-one/universal remotes for over 8 years now (started with a Radioshack no-name clicker, then the Radioshack 15-1994, Sony RM-VL900, Sony RM-AV3000, and now this). All in all, I really don't care how many features a remote has, how many components it can control, how many macro-steps it supports, whether it can control my lights/fans/blinds, etc. Most universal remote controls now can handle almost everyone's requirements of HT components and macros just fine. What makes or breaks a remote control is it's usability, ease of use, and scalability to support updates via software to handle future A/V components. I have to say I'm disappointed with the Logitech Harmony 880's usability and ease-of-use issues. I still reach for TIVO's remote when I'm watching TIVO, and that's not a good thing for a $150 remote like this!
All the L lenses that I have tested are awesome, except this one. The lens has severe front focus (about 1.5-2.5 inches depending on the copy) at around f1.8. Some people call it soft focus but it is really a front focus issue if you know how to test for it. I bought and returned four of these trying to get a good one, only to find that it is a design flaw. It exists in the majority of the series II, but often even the pros don't notice it because it only shows up at specific f stops. I wish Canon would do something about it, check out the canon reviews on the canon site for more detail.
I bought this software after reading reviews about how it was easy to use. I didn't need a program with all the bells and whistles just something to copy dvds and convert them. well it copied and dvd that i had just fine and in a timely matter so then i decided to convert the dvd to a mpeg4 or wmv, as soon as i hit the convert button a box popped up "unkown error code 1" so i tried it a few more times and then deciced to contact customer support. This is when the real problem started. I filled out the online support form and stated my problem, it asked what error code i was recieveing and the one i had wasn't listed, the next day i recieved a response asking me all the same questions, what version i had, what error code and what model dvd burner, so i answered again and then recieved an email about burning, anyway i stated i could burn dvds but i really needed to convert the dvd to a file i could email and that the program would not let me convert, their response was " the file would be to big to email" HELLO... It won't convert to a file period. There is no phone number to call and there is no 24/7 support. i get one email a day and no response on weekends. it has been almost a week since my problem started and i still have not gotten anywhere and of course you can't return opened software. Go buy Roxio at least you know it works and has good support, it's worth the few extra dollars
Slow, halting, eventually broke down completely
Someone else here has no picture...well I have no sound. Sound works out of the headphone jack but not from the built-in speakers. We've had it for about 9 months and it's always been kept in a case and rarely moved from the back seat of the car. It does get VERY hot and you need to be careful not to just shut the movie off and close the top as it's really NOT OFF. It has no auto-shut off so very early on I discovered it would continue to spin away until you actually turn the physical switch off unlike a notebook computer etc. Also the controls are terrible in layout and design. Even the volume switch is reverse of the intuitive motion. When sitting in front of the unit you would think upwards is louder...not according to Magnavox designers! No up is down and down is up. Outstanding!
Don't buy this-- like many, many other people here, I got the H07 error after only 8 months.
My experience with Tiffen has been mixed. Tiffen used to make quality filters, but since it was bought a few years ago by an outfit called Topspin they started cutting corners and quit multi-coating their filters, so like this UV filter, they will cause ghosting & reflections on your pictures. They protect your lens OK, but if your pix turn out bad, what's the point?
I suppose it's a nice case but since I paid for it, I've never received it, so we just pretend we have a nice red leather case. FYI don't buy from this company unless you have a good imagination and can PRETEND that you received what you paid for!!!!!!!
May 4, 2011==============Well, I had a warranty replaced WD drive, and this is what they sent me. On the drive cover states, "Product of Thailand".The Date code on it was: 12 OCT 2010. So I go to start using this guy with my Acronis clone software and I get about 60% of my clone finished andI start getting disk write errors. Well, I jump through the hoops and run WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows. That wouldn't even read the poor thing.So, I reformat the brand new thing, and just to test, I try to copy a folder to it. The frequent noise that I used to hear in the 90s when a hard drive goes bad rushed back from my memories when I hear this thing do it. So I go on WD warranty site, put in the serial# and the warranty on this poor bastard was 5 months.I get out a magnifying glass and look all over the sticker on the drive and find the smallest words on Superman could read: recertifiedAll I can say is, "WD, you are cheap and deceitful".
The product description is severely lacking. Except for the audio port, this product does not work with my iPod Touch and iPod Classic 6G. If you just want the audio to play through the car stereo system, get a 3.5mm audio cable for much less money.
I got this because I wanted to be able to switch between my computer speakers and my headphones. I'd listen to things through my speakers when no one is around and through the headphones when people are near by so I would not disturb them. This device was a little on the expensive side considering what it does but it's a Plantronics device so I expected a quality device. Sadly, the device lets sound through on BOTH outputs, reguardless of what is selected. The sound for the non-selected speakers or headphone side does come out several db lower then the selected side but I wanted something that would fully switch between headphone or speakers and not allow any sound to come out of the other device I am not using at that moment. When I use this to listen via headphones, I still have to switch the power off to my speakers to not disturb anyone.
This product does not play mp3s. It has to convert them to ATRAC, which takes for ever, and eats of disk massive amounts of disk, since you now have copies of your songs in at least 2 different formats. The tranfer to device is reasonably fast over USB, but the conversion from mp3 to ATRAC is no where near as fast as ripping a CD.The disk format does not allow folders within folders, so you cannot group by artist and album.Also, the software has the concept of &quot;checking out&quot; music, so you cannot delete a song on the player without connecting to the original computer you used to download.I'm planning on returning this item ASAP, and getting a good Samsung mp3 player instead.
buyer beware, i know. and i read the reviews before i bought these and thought, can't be that bad right? well i'm afraid it is.i just can't use them. they give me a headache because they pinch, just as one reviewer said, right in front of the ears, just below your temples. it's like getting a sinus headache right around where you eardrums are. and i have an average head.philips seems to have gotten two things wrong. first the U of the band is too long, you are stuck with either forcing it into your neck or letting it ride up your ears. second, they curved the earpieces in too much, so instead of a nice U-shape, you have a C-shape with the brunt of the clasping force pinching into your temporal bone. whoever designed it must have had a very long thin head and was lying down!not to mention, these really are ugly, not sleek and flat as you might expect from the picture they give me. if they sat right, they might look fine, but sitting rather uncomfortably on top of my ears, they really look terrible, like an explosion of white plastic under my hair.if you already bought it and it doesn't fit you, the only consolation is that the plastic is pliable, so if you sit on it for a couple hours, that might just flatten it out a bit to be useable.. i'm very disappointed..
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 ordered these one time before and they weren't too bad, but a few of them did break easy and I wasn't too worried about it. So, when I ran out I ordered some more. Mistake. Almost every case is breaking on me when opening. Save your money and buy a much better quality case; especially if you are like me and giving them to a client. So, now I have almost 100 of these and need so find something to do with them because I am not using.
The only complaint I have is in the product picture it looks like the flash head swivels up and down and side to side, allowing you to alter the direction of the flash and bounce the light. Unfortunately this is not the case. Not much point in buying a flash that works exactly the same as an on camera flash.Oh the positive side it does create a bright white light.
Multi-coated lenses help reduce reflections off the filter glass, something this doesn't have. It is almost guaranteed to detract from any image where a strong light source (sun, street lights, Full moon, etc) is in front of the plane of the camera. it will protect your lens at the cost of your shots. Better to look for a multi-coated lens. Pretty easy to find for less than 20 in 52mm thread.
The LCD is beginning to go bad. Green hazy areas - comes and goes. I started checking out websites to see if there were any reported problems and came accross the reviews posted here about the major problems with the LCD. I guess trying to get a replacement is not going to help.I was a real Sony fan. I've always bought Sony T.Vs. This has really ticked me off.
I have never been so disgusted with a product in my life. I could only hope that Onkyo goes bankrupt due to the most unbelievably poor customer support they have given for this boat anchor. I will absolutely NEVER buy another Onkyo product and will do everything in my power to ensure that I spread this to every person possible. It is painfully obvious that Onkyo is aware that this thing is junk and should have recalled every one made and given any sucker who bought one 100% of there money back. I would have given this thing 0 starts if I could.
I bought two of these a while ago. While the hardware seems to work o.k, the software is a memory hog, and stops working repeatedly in both PCs. Support information on the APC site for the software is sparse, and the Softex website (the company who provides the software) hasn't been updated for a few years.Also, we experience many false negatives (failure to recognize a registered finger) for the younger users in my home. I plan on trying the Microsoft reader next. The sensor is made by a different company (digitalpersona vs authentec for the APC), and I understand that it uses a different technology. It also seems to be better supported by Microsoft.
Initially I really liked these headphones. They have a few different stopper sizers for the buds, to try to fit in your ears, and one set seemed to work well for me. However, the wire casing started cracking in a few places after a few months of regular use, and finally, right at the plug. They lasted less than a year.
the information send with the product was obviously old as none of the numbers worked in programing the remote. I have been putting it off,but I guess I will have to use the learning method with all components. This takes too much time.
They are not built to last. The power supply boards won't last more than a year. Even if it's under warranty, customer service is terrible and if you need a part be prepared to wait 2 months. Don't get fooled by the Polaroid name. It doesn't mean reliability.
This product is advertised as being able to fit any Handspring model, wrong! While it does fit, barely, it is too snug and applies too much pressure to the PDA screen resulting in battery drain. The loops for the pen work great if you want an average size pen to stick out of your case 2 inches, and the loops are too big to keep a stylus securely stowed away. I don't care for the velcro on the back, makes it hard to write cause the pda rocks back and forth on the velcro. I bought this case to use while I searched for the perfect case cause of the low price, wish I hadn't now.
I have never read Tartt's first book - so I have no basis for comparison. However, I was extremely disappointed in this book. I found the story interesting, and I fell in love with Harriett. However - the main premise of the book is based on her brother's hanging. Little Harriett decides to find the killer. 550 pages later - we have no conclusion to our mystery, and the book ends without any kind of real *ending*. I'm either missing the last chapter, or there's a part 2 I don't know about. I doubt I'll read another Tartt novel after this. Never been so disappointed with an ending before.
I selected this product when I was purchasing the WR-300 weather alert radio. The website showed this item as an accessory. I connected it and havent seen it work once, even though there has been plenty of thunderstorm alerts and warnings. After using the WR-300 and seen the alert LEDs on the radio, I think this accessory is unnecessary.
I've had this camera for almost two years. When I first got this camera I noticed the red eye was quite significant. Turned on red eye reduction and everything was ok. After about 1 1/2 years with this camera, I found that the pictures started to have stripes running through them. In order to stop this from happening, I would have to turn off the camera and turn it back on and the pictures would be ok. Fully charged or now, this would happen after a few pictures were taken.Most recently, at year 2, I took pictures on vacation all week. Came home and the camera said card read error. All of the pictures were gone. Both the camera and the memory card were Fuji. Still working to recover the pictures and determine the problem. Will not buy a fuji product again.
I have owned many radar detectors, and the ESD 6700 is by far the worst. I am not just saying this. It has the absolute worst sensitivity and only quietly beeps (at its loudest volume) when a police car is about 50 feet in front of your vehicle. I always see the cop before the detector begins to beep. Ka band sensitivity is even worse! With this band, it beeps only once as you are passing the cop, and not before. This is no joke. I took my first ESD 6700 back to the store because I thought that it was defective, but the second one was just as bad. As the signal gets stronger, the beep frequency does not increase, it only beeps about three times for about three seconds very slowly until you pass the threat. I am fixing to throw it away, it is trash!
I was so relieved when I finished this book! I was on a waiting list at the library for it so I was eager to read it, but I must say it was tedious reading. I wanted to give up several times but thought I should continue, so I was quite dissapointed when I came to the end and nothing was resolved. I soon tired of Harriet's sullenness. Although the other characters were well written, there was no pay-off.If you have a lot of time on you hands, go ahead and try it, otherwise I think you should pass on this one.
I tried it on like 5 TV it dous not work. I thought it was such great deal that I thought it was to good to be true and it was!!!
My son tried this product first and gave-up. He just claimed it was junk and that it directed him to download other items, which he did not want to do. I gave it a try and spent a whole afternoon trying to copy DVD movies onto my computer so that I could then copy it onto my Ipod, as it did not want to copy it directly onto the Ipod. The movies copied onto my computer, but in chapters and several movies would all combine into one folder. After about five hours I decided to look on the internet for information and could not find anything that was helpful. I was about to try again, but came upon this site and have read everyone's comments. I totally agree that this software is a waste of money and time. I would never buy this product had I known how difficult it is to use. I have not even been able to copy one movie. I am not a techie, but I do use the computer frequently and know more than just the basics. You are just wasting your money if you buy this!!!! I would rate this no stars! Zero.
I bought these speakers over the ones from COBY because I thought the quality would be higher. I took them home and hooked up to my MP3 player using the short jack provided. I turn on the unit and turned up volume. I pushed play on my MP3 player and there was practically no sound. I increased volume to max and could barely hear sound unless I put up to my ear. I expected to use them in a room.I called the company based on their web site info and message said they would return my call. I also sent email through their support link. After 5 days of no reply, I called the VP of Sales and left him a message with reason. Still no reply.Their warranty says to return it at customer's own expense. So why would I pay the postage on something that never worked? I plan to take it back to the store for full refund. Be aware that if you have a problem, do not expect a reply from either their support folks or their management.Steve
Bad customer support. Difficult to use. Damaged my hard drive.Finaly was told to send it back, it's defective.
Thanfuly, Ididnt haveto pay 40 bucks fortithing,I fund in sale fo eigt. Tre, itdoes roll up and the bxclms oucan evn tye n shaow water. Big ea! It only wokf ou're illing o tye very slowl wit ne fingr. ne sar since o cn roll it pand iyu, but tally worthle s a cuer kyba.Thankfully, I didn't have to pay 40 bucks for this thing, I found it on sale for eight. True, it does roll up and the box claims you can even type in shallow water. Big deal! It only works if you're willing to type very slowly with one finger. One star, since you can roll it up and take it with you, but totally worthless as a computer keyboard.NOTE: Both paragraphs say the exact same thing. The first was typed using the Flexible Full Sized Keyboard. The second was done using the keyboard on my laptop. Any questions?
This case was obviously not designed for the S5. In fact the labeling on the box doesn't even mention the S5. When you realize that the S5 is nearly 10 cubic inches larger than either the G6 or S1, it's clear why it doesn't fit.Another concern is how easily the lens cap pops off when you insert or remove the camera from the bag. Considering the tight fit, it's only a matter of time before the lens coating gets scratched by one of the zippers.In short, this case doesn't properly fit the S5. Can you make it fit, sure, but it's kind of like stuffing your size 10 foot into a size 8 shoe, you can do it, but it's painful! Canon needs to design a new case for the S5.
It stopped showing signs of life after 5 minutes. It never did work. If you have to use Dazzle, sellect the 120 or 150 capture device.
Be aware - This device will expand the distance away from the router/AP you can go and that is it. It will not help the problem with loss of speed due to increased distance from the router. You lose connection speed as you get farther from the router/AP as we all know. This device will not help that problem, it will simply expand the range of the speed available where the expander is placed. IF the range expander is placed at the edge of the reception area as recommended in the install guide it will connect to the router/AP at the slow connection speed available in that location and then expand THAT slower speed. It may actually slow down your connection if your laptop is between the expander and the router/AP. You can speed it up by moving the expander closer to the router/AP, it will then expand the connection speed available from THAT new location but this then decreases your overall range. Tradeoff but no perfect solution.It also took days and many, many phone calls to tech support to get this to work including firmware upgrades to both, endless reconfiguring and trying different settings on both the router and expander. For a day of two the whole network was dead while the linksys guys tried various things/settings. VERY,VERY tough to get going...Not really worth it in the long run.After a few more days of use I rerate this product with zero stars. I would definitely not buy again and am returning this one. The new problem that I have found is that the expander is very touchy about where you are relative to your router/AP and the laptop. If your laptop is between the router and the expander you will have major problems, constant loss of connectivity, it freaks because there are two equal strength signals. I had to set it up as two different networks and choose manually which one to use at any given location, otherwise it quit working repeatedly. This is ridiculous to say the least. I had to keep moving the expander to the room I was in to get a strong enough signal for it to clearly be dominant and then manually choose which two sources of the same network to use. No this is not a PC problem, the linksys guys confirmed.Bugs, poor design, compatability problems with itself and the routers/APs it is supposed to support.Not at all as expected or as needed, more trouble than worth even after I got it configed correctly (which took days on the phone with the linksys guys)
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.
First, the hardware. The Linksys WUSB54G wi-fi adapter comes in the form of a small box with a flip-up antenna. You hook the included USB cable (A-B type) to the adapter and to a USB port on your PC -- high-speed USB 2 port preferred -- and you can surf the web wirelessly. The adapter seems average in performance, in terms of speed and distance. (I use it with a Linksys Wireless-G router.) The signal strength seems to fluctuate quite wildly, even when you don't change any of the factors that might affect it. But overall, it works.Now comes a BIG warning: do NOT install the utility that came with the adapter. It has a confirmed serious memory leak problem. By this I mean that after running the utility (which sits in the system tray) for about an hour, it'll have gobbled up anywhere between 300MB and 600MB (or more) of your system memory! My desktop has 1GB and at one point the utility took over more than 580MB before I shut it down via the Task Manager. Unfortunately (as another example of really bad software engineering), you can't quit the program for real. As long as you have the adapter active, the utility will come back to life and start eating up your memory again.If you have Windows XP, use the OS's built-in "Windows Zero Configuration Wireless Client." First, uninstall the Linksys utility if you already installed it. Second, you need to install the adapter's driver: simply plug the adapter into a USB port, and, when Windows' driver search dialog comes up, browse to the "Driver" folder on the Linksys CD-ROM (e.g., "D:\driver"), and use the "v4" (version 4) driver, which is the latest -- after that, Windows' built-in wi-fi client will automatically kick in.Unfortunately, if you use Win2k or earlier, you'll have to either live with the poorly written Linksys utility (the problem exists on all systems) and restart your PC periodically to reclaim the memory, or just return the whole thing as a defective product and get another adapter (e.g., Netgear).
POS!!! A FM Dipole antenna out performs this amplified antenna ten fold. A tuned antenna is the key. Not recommended!!! This is just my opinion and I'm writing this because in order to leave a review I must have a certain amount of words in my review. Really!!! AYFKM. Jusy Saying.
This mouse is nice and comfortable, the scroll wheel is smooth and thats about all that is good. The mouse falls asleep like the other reviewers said and it is extremely annoying to try to get it to wake up every five seconds. I just bought a Wireless Logitech mouse for my laptop and have tried my friends Logitech mouse and they are both smooth and dont fall asleep. You move it and they move right away. With this IBM you have to click and click and wait then it decides to wake up. Horrible.
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 hoped this would be a rugged flash drive, but it failed after a few months. I can't write more than 3 gigs now without getting CRC write errors--even after reformatting. I don't know about waterproof, but it's definitely not 4-months-of-time proof. Go with a better brand.
Sound quality was ok, but the lighter adapter tore apart the connector wires when I pulled it out of the cigarette lighter after 2 weeks. Plus the screw that holds the adapter pieces together just fell out. Not too pleased.
My TV stopped working after less than 3 months (convientiently 2 weeks past the 90 day labor warranty). To get it fixed I would have to pay at least $150 in labor and shipping on a TV that cost less than $300. What a racket!! How could I ever trust another Sharp product after this experience. What has happened to product quality?
Even if you reformat this drive to NTSF forget about backups. When you ever try to do a back up you get a message sayingTHIS DRIVE NOT A VALID BACKUP LOCATION so guess what can't backup .
I amreally disappointedwith this keyboard.AndsinceI liveonasmall islandinFiji andit took 3 weeks to get it here, I amstuck with it . You can seefrom what I have just typed why I am not very happy with it. The spacebaris completely dysfunctional.It isnoisyand I HATEIT.Ronald Weiss
purchased at Fry's, it is bad news from that day onwards, battery life is non existent, you have to keep using the Li type very expensive 4 x AA battery. It does not come with any ac adapter or charger. For ac adapter you have to cought up [more money]. Otherwise, the power drains anytime whether you have the camera on or not. I tried using recharable batteries and they run out real quick. Fry's refuse to take it back. Then the camera started acting funning and cannot program, i return it to HP, they send another one, same problem, call and they send another one.I am still not happy, the short battery life and that it uses 4 X AA Li battery means it is very expensive to operate. The camera is somewhat bulky for what it has. Also hard to program and use, the manual is confusing. I would certainly never buy a camera from HP again. By the way, it was Made in the Philippines, does this have anything to do?
I set up the drive, performed one backup of my files (only 3.5 GB), then shortly after that the software & my computer failed to recognize the drive, and it stopped running less than one hour after I had plugged it in. What an expensive piece of junk! Happily I was able to take it back to the store where I purchased it (not Amazon) for a refund. A good thing, because if I had to send it back to Seagate (who bought Maxtor late last year), they only would have replaced it with a factory rebuilt unit with a 90-day warranty! Stay away from this one. Are there no reliable external hd's out there?
This unit is yet another iHome great idea gone wrong. As with so many other of iHome's products, their ability to charge the iPod device when the AC adapter is connected is hit and miss from model to model. I previously owned the earlier model of this, the iH13B, and it charged my ipod just fine...this one won't. This is progress?? Talk to iHome and they just shrug their shoulders and it's to bad, so sad, better luck next time. And why on earth would you make something that's portable with the ability to operate off an external power source and then not make it so you can plug it into a cigarette lighter plug?? Who ever heard of having a device work off 10 volts DC? Given iHome's consistent disregard for addressing these design flaws, I'd look to another manufacturer. If iHome is the only manufacturer that sells the kind of device you're looking for, make sure that it's at least charging your device as soon as you get it and by all means keep your receipt!
This component didn't work on TWO different computers, a laptop running WinXP and a desktop using Windows 98. I had the correct drivers. When a device doesn't work with one computer, I normally blame the computer. When it doesn't work on TWO computers, I blame the product. I need a card reader but it is very unlikely I will buy anything from this manufacturer. I can't return the bloody thing so I am stuck with it (and out the money).
I've been a Canon fan ever since the original Elph 300's, but this camera is putting my faith to the test. The SD550's screen is terribly easy to crack compared to prior Canon's I've owned. I've had the camera for 9 months with no trouble, and then the screen cracked when I put it in my pocket. I went and got a new screen off eBay, and it was only a week before it cracked again. Do not buy this camera if you plan on taking it out of it's box and using it.Good luck! I'm currently looking at the SD630, as it seems to have a stronger screen, but it doesn't have a viewfinder... Look for a broken SD550 on ebay soon.
I am writing this reveiw for above product and also all other mp3 players. I bought above product it worked fine for 3 months then it went down. Sound quality was in acceptable limits. Its that you have to try different freequecies to get best sound. One major drawback is that this players starts from song 1 whenever its powered on. So if you are at 100th song and you restarted your car it goes back to song 1. This is a basic/bare bone requirement that most manufacturers fail to specify. Please if you are a mp3 manufacturer tell us if it starts where it stoped last.
Never could get this to work and the included software entangled itself so badly, it has been difficult to remove. Windows Vista
The package for this filter was scratched and looked as it it had been stored in a drawer somewhere. There was no seal to break so I could not determine if it had been opened and returned. A good quality filter should have a tamper proof seal. I don't know if Amazon restocks returns and then sells them as new but other than the obvious damage to the package I could see no other problem. I intend to complain to Amazon. For those of you considering this product you might want to upgrade to a Hoya. Their packaging is pristine and the products are great. All this to save $10.
I've had this model for 3 years, and it's been OK. Just OK compared to others belonging to friends. When it suddenly died, I spent many hours on several days trying to get support from Uniden. Basically, there isn't any. Customer Service by e-mail was appaling. Wait times on the phone were unacceptable, and I got nothing but "rote replies." After this experience, I checked the company ratings on the internet and found them to be highly negative. Bottom line: It's a pretty good product as long as it lasts, but if you ever need help, you'll wish you had delt with another manufacturer.
This is not the printer. You will get a 64MB ram module for the printer. Amazon messed up on this and is not correcting the page, even after I brought it up to their attention. DO NOT BUY.
I purchased the Lagon Lmini 350 as a Christmas Gift. It would not download from the first effort. I spent over 4 hours on hold for tec help from the manf. of my computer as the Largon phone continually said that the company was NOT available to help me. I tried to call up their internet site and a message on the screen said that the site was NOT availabe. So, I have a gift that will not work from a company that will not answer my inquiries for help. Beware ! ! ! !
This item is pretty low-end and I would have rated it a 1 except I was able to use the enclosure with another subwoofer and make a pretty decent system. The amplifier is a 500W max amp, it doesn't say what the RMS is and I found it to be pretty pathetic. The subwoofer contained in the enclosure is about as cheap as they come. I was hoping I could include a picture of the unit disassembled so everyone could see how cheap it was. Essentially there is no bargain here - you get what you pay for or maybe a little less. I was happy I was able to salvage the enclosure and fit a 12" kicker comp vr into it. I sealed off the back where the "amplifier" was located and hooked it up to an amp pushing 300W RMS. The difference was like night and day. I know there are more expensive enclosed woofers out there and would strongly suggest checking these out since the quality on this one is blah.What really bothers me is the lack of specifications about the product. You really don't have much to go on so I made the purchase based on some positive reviews. The thing to remember about reviews is everyone has their own opinion. I'm not looking to shake the neighborhood with this but did want something that would put some rich bass into my music. The bass it created was very poor and once the volume reached an acceptable level, the thing would start overdriving the speaker making it sound terrible. Unfortunately, I wasted too much time thinking, "maybe I need to use the RCA inputs instead of high gain..." Hmmm - made no difference and this along with several other attempts still produced the same crappy results. Personally, this product has not only convinced me to stay away from Pyle forever, I felt compelled to actually write a review and warn people this stuff is garbage.
I received a used filter with some dirty marks on it which I can't clean it. Really disappointed with what I received so I returned it.
Would not function properly in my game cameras after a couple pictures were deposited in memory. Total waste of money.
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.
One of the biggest drawbacks to a laptop keyboard is the lack of a number pad. How can you manufacture a separate keyboard and not include one? Utterly insipid. If it had a keypad, I would give it the highest rating.
Please take my advice and avoid this hunk of plastic garbage. Had constant iPod connectivity problems, I even did an unnecessary restore on the iPod since I thought it was causing the sync problems; no, it was the D-Link hub. Data transfers painfully slow, lucky to get 2.0 mbps (yes, that's 2mb, not 200mb)would lose external drive connection during data transfers, horrible. Replaced it with thisPlugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter)which so far is running beautifully, none of the issues I had before with this shoddy D-Link product, a company I will avoid forever...I was so angry with this device it prompted me to write my first Amazon review!
The Digipower battery doesn't work as mentioned. It is much worse compared to the original Canon NB-1LH battery, charge lasts much lesser than original one. Pay some extra bucks and get the real one.
I bought this enclosure and had some difficulty folding the parallel cable tight enough to allow the cover to close. Also, the enclosure came with the LED cable detached, so I had to carefully look at the very dark photo to see how it should be attached. After getting it going I noticed that in a horizontal orientation, it ran extremely hot. In a vertical orientation it ran hotter than is good for longevity of the drive and electronics. Within 24 hours, the LED burned out. The case is very slippery on most surfaces, creating the possibility of the device falling off one's desk. Drilling some vent holes in the metal case could help with the overheating problem. Overall, the design and quality control are below acceptable, but the appearance is good.Donald Gudehus
I DID NOT RECEIVE THE FOUR KINGSTON DATA TRAVELER 1 GB USB. I HAVE A CLAIN IN MY BANK ABOUT IT. AMAZON MUST HELP ME TO RESOLVE THIS CLAIN BECAUSE I HAD BEEN CUSTOMER FOR LONG TIME.
So I got this and at first they were fine but after 2 days of using them every 5 mins the screen would go blank for 10 seconds then it'd be fine again. Now it's happening more and more and sometimes doesn't even show a picture. I can't return them which sucks but whatever, I am just going to buy a better set next time, lesson learned that cheap cables are exactly that...cheap!
I NEVER REVIEWED THIS ITEM BUT HERE IT GOES.. THIS WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF MY MONEY.. THE UNIT BROKE IIN LESS THAN A WEEK.. ** DO NOT BUY***
The way these are packaged, they tend be difficult to straighten and compared to Cables-to-Go, hard to loom and route.
I am a huge fan of Canon cameras - I've used them all my life and this is the only one I've ever had a problem with. It's no small problem, though.Like several other reviewers, I am frustrated by the staggeringly long busy signal I get between shots. The camera requires 10 - 15 seconds to "recharge" between shots. It displays "busy" in the viewfinder, just to remind you how long it's taking. The continuous mode is painful, almost to the point of being funny. It snaps a shot every 30 seconds or so.I have missed literally thousands of shots because of the "busy" lag, and am finally trashing this camera. I'm here to buy a new camera but wanted to add my two cents about this one before I get rid of it and hopefully forget about the years I've wasted on trying to fix it/figure it out/finesse it/etc. I knew the Rebel would be a significant downgrade from my wonderful old Canon 10D (which was damaged beyond repair in an incident I still can't talk about) but I regularly choose my iPhone camera over this one.If you take mostly candid shots - especially of kids or animals - and feel like you need a little more frustration in your life, this is a good choice. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
Be warned. Do not purchase this product until Pantone fixes it.That should be enough of a statement, but let me elaborate:I purchased this item to calibrate my brand new monitor. I followed every direction to a T. The first time it calibrated the monitor, the monitor tunred PINK!I backtracked and redid every step a second, third and even a fourth time. EVery time I did it, I had a PINK monitor.Ok, I read some reviews that said this is a problem so I went to Pantone's Website and guess what, there are steps to follow if you have this problem. Ok, I waited a week for this POS to arrive and it doesn't work so let me follow their instructions to have a replacement sent to me. I filled out their customer request form and waited. A week later I hadn't heard anythign from the company regarding this POS I purchased, so I called. First time I called I received a friendly, "We are not open at this time please call back during our normal business hours mesage." GRRRR.I called back during their normal hours and got ahold of the most unfriendly tech support guy I have talked to in a long time. I explained what happened and he asked for my reference number. I gave it to him and he said, "Well you provided all of the required information, we will send you a new one in 7 to 10 business days." Me being the professional A-hole that I am, asked why it would take so long. He says, "becuase of the number of incidents before yours." Hmm, I say, if there are that many incidents, then why haven't you recalled your product because it is defective. At this point he tells me there is nothing wrong with the product. Consider me confused...if there is nothing wrong with their product, then why are they sending out replacement units?Now in order to get this replacement sent they require you to download some software and get the serial number of the unit you purchased in order for them to determine if you have a defective product or not.I ended my conversation by asking how much longer until I receive confirmation that I will be receiving a new unit. He said within an hour.Here is what the email I received said:Response (Stanzione, John) - 01/31/2008 08:36 AMDear Benjamin:Thank you for your update. You should expect delivery of your replacement within 7 - 10 working days.In the interim, please reset your copy of PANTONE huey/hueyPRO to remove the calibration that was done. Here's how to do this:Macintosh users - click the icon in your menu bar, and select 'huey preferences' or hueyPRO preferences' as applicable. On the Preferences window, click 'reset huey' or 'reset hueyPRO'. Click 'yes' to the prompt. The calibration will be discarded, and the software will reset so that it runs as if it was first installed.Windows users - click the icon located in the Windows system tray. Select 'reset huey' or 'reset hueyPRO' as applicable. Click 'yes' to the prompt. The calibration will be discarded, and the software will reset so that it runs as if it was first installed.Once you receive your device, connect it to the computer, launch the software and calibrate as usual, and let us know the results.Best regards,John StanzioneManager - Technical SupportPantone, Inc.I said in the beginning of this thread, avoid this product at all costs. Consider yourself forewarned that this product is defective and you should not waste your time or money on it.
If you want an inexpensive radio/cd player with average sound quality, this is your machine. It is just what I expected to receive for the price. Delivery was very prompt.
Picture show " UV(O) MADE IN JAPAN " ,but I got is " UV Made in Philippines " ,so disappointment!
Becareful of the word "portable". I purchased this so i could have my music and movies on my hardrive from my desktop computer. After putting all my stuff on it, i plugged it into my laptop (2gb ram 100gb hardrive 15" powerbook g4) and it would not show up. I talked to customer service reps at Iomega (kinda not helpful at all) and they said that the USB port did not give out enough power and that i had to purchase an AC adapter....last time i checked airplanes did NOT have plugs...bottom line this peice of junk now serves no purpose to me...i might as well use my 120gb external...dont waste your money if your planning on using a laptop
So I just got a Panasonic 32" 720p HDTV, and tried playing my (original) Xbox on it using composite cables (red/white/yellow), when I noticed how washed out the picture looked. I couldn't really read text, and the games just didn't look good. So I decided to get a component cable because I heard the quality of the picture was exponentially better. I found this "component cable" and saw decent reviews and a good price point and jumped on it. I got the cable in a week and already had doubts when it came in nothing more than a plastic bag (I bought it new). I know it wasn't the seller's fault, since I think this is how these cables are sold. I decided to overlook this unforeseen surprise, and plugged everything in. The cables fit well but I turned on the Xbox and was shocked. At first there were severe lines scrolling up and down the screen (purple horizontal lines). I think it's called ghosting? I unplugged everything and tried a couple more times. It got better and the lines disappeared. Instead, the game screen completely turned black every ten seconds. After over an hour of fiddling, I gave up and realized that these aren't official Xbox cables. If anybody could recommend me GOOD way to get HD for my Xbox other than the $30+ monster cables, please tell me. All I know is I can't even return these cables since they were $0.01 + S&H
Something must have gone wrong that day my Lyra came out of the factory.Great accessory, the FM transmitter i mean. But as of the rest? Well 3 weeks into it and i had to format it with all my songs in it.First it started with mixing the songs up. Out of the blue while listening to a song suddenly it would play a different tune just for a few seconds and then return playing the first one. Afterwards it got worse it would say "file not found",get stuck or it wouldn't even start up. Needless to say i consider this as a piece of "great idea gone wrong..." to put it MILD.....
Almost impossible to recharge without a lot of effort to get it mounted correctly in its cradle. And after a mere six months, contacts are worn and require some type of liquid interface to get any connection. Of course, the only liquid that works has to have some salinity, which causes the contacts to degrade even more rapidly. Also incredibly difficult to program - bought from Bjorn's in San Antonio, and after two visits and several hours, still not programmed correctly. We hate it! Buy anything else as a controller - you'll be happier.
Let me start by saying, I was looking for a decent set of speakers to replace my old Boston Acoustics BA7500G setup from 12 years ago, (subwoofer surround finally rotted off). I should have known better than to expect that kind of quality from a sub 100 dollar set of speakers.Packaging was quite well, nothing was damaged upon delivery. Opened the box, spent forever undoing little plstic bags on every single wire (all taped on). After this the first thing I noticed was that this unit was obviously not originally designed for US operation given its European style plug and required adapter.The appearance of the unit seems to be fairly decent, however the materials upon further inspection are of very inferior quality (cheap thin plastic and wood). After uncoiling the speaker wire, the next thing I noticed was that these speakers pretty much need to sit on the subwoofer since the wires are only about 6' long, plan on RCA extensions if you would like to place them anywhere else. The back speaker wires are also very short, as are the interconnect wires for the computer to the sub.The controller is hard wired to the sub and cannot be removed. If you would like to put the controller on your desk, either have a 2-1/2" hole drilled through it, or be prepared to have the wire dangling around the front of the desk.Up until this point, I was still willing to keep the unit, despite the previous downfalls listed above. However, upon plugging the unit in INSTANT TRANSFORMER HUM, this was not acceptable. There was also noticeable clicking and popping at a fairly constant rate (none of this was present in my previous set of speakers). It was at this point that a return was neccesary. I was willing to overlook the physical aspects of the product, but when it comes to sound (what else is a speaker setup supposed to do) these were terrible. There was very little high range (no seperate tweeter), thus it was muddled in with the midrange. Bass response was very lacking as well.In short I learned my lesson, and should have known better. Do not expect a cheap set of speakers to perform like a set costing 3-4x's that amount from 12 years ago. I just kind of figured that technology made things cheaper/better over time, unfortunately this is not the case.All of this being said, if you just want sound out of your comptuer, and dont care about the overall sound quality, by all means, purchase this speaker set. However if you actually want sound quality, look elsewhere. I decided on a 2.1 setup of Klipsch ProMedia speakers, and couldnt be happier.
Right off the bat on installation the driver is not signed off by microsoft, thay say continue anyway---I did even though I did this with a creative product and it screwed up my computer had to do a complete format and recovery, they care not about the hrs, hrs, and hrs of your time to fix there garbage products. Back to the scanner, noticed a smell after install, it was coming from the scanner, took it for a new item being used for first time. On a test scan the scan was ok and quality so so but I could tweek it out if I had a chance. After a few scans the scanner would only scan 1/2 of the item. (Travel only 1/2 way down the glass).. The smell was the stick on tape they use to hold the glass up to the unit. the glass was coming loose and falling down, the light would hit the glass about 1/2 way through the scan and get stuck then return. I can fix things, and I probably could of got some good two sided tape and replace the factory tape, ya, would of worked but to think that they would use tape to hold the glass up, with no other back-up is a real joke. Shame on you Microtek and thank god for these user reviews. And don't forget about that not signed off driver that comes with the soft ware. Do your self a favor and check out that canon scanner with 64 reviews (Good one's) Cost's $10 more.
Listen, this cable transmits the signal thru fiber-optics. The gold-plated -- oops, sorry, NOT gold-plated, "satin nickel" connectors -- have absolutely no bearing on the sound quality. You can get the same sound quality from another toslink cable for half (or less) the price.Unless you spend an inordinate amount of time behind your stereo instead of in front of it, and enjoy being reminded how much you overpaid for pretty connectors, don't bother with this.
I had previously had a Coby CX-CD224 that lasted a whole year, which is really good because I use the cassette deck probably 3 hours a day. It was attractive and worked well. Unfortunately it is not available any more. The closest model I found was this one. The tuner wouldn't hold and the cassette deck wouldn't turn off at the end of the tape. The tape was set up to insert backwards and it was hard to insert as well, plus the buttons were set up in an odd way. I really debated whether to just put up with it because of the hassle of returning it, but when I couldn't tune in the biggest station in town, I returned it and I'm glad I did. I got a full refund, and I bought the Emerson PD6548SL instead. So far it seems to work well.
I really don't know what to say for this product. Even though both my Internet Connection & Vonage connection works through this Router but I am not able to make it work as wireless connection.Even they have given some manuals and a CD but it is of not much help as even after doing all the things suggested by them still my Wireless connection is not working as per expected.So I really don't have that much good opinion about this product quality.
After my purchase (from the Apple website), I was pleased with the system. It's not the best design but it is portable in ways other iPod systems are not; HOWEVER, the speakers began to malfunction within three months. That is within the warranty period but I had to contact the manufacturer directly for service. Four emails later I have STILL not gotten a response from iHome. Very poor customer service!!
I ran for 12 miles and at the end had a fizzing iPod. The arm band does not deal with sweat at all, it just soaks it up so that your iPod is wet for your whole run.On a positive note Marware customer services were very helpful and have offered to replace the iPod as a gesture of good will.
i just retired my 2nd or 3rd N4 (can't remember) and they've all failed after about 2 years of light use. It's a decent product when it works although it has limited resolution. VS has stopped making them which is probably just as well. Viewsonic has been a total _____ type of a company to deal with. I've purchased their monitors and LCD TV's and have found their CS to be about the worst in the industry. They clearly don't get it anymore. Too bad they were a decent company in the 90s.
Took the earbuds out of the box, fit the different rubber pads on them, tried them on, took them off, and threw them into the trash. My ears hurt for the next 20 minutes.These are by far the worst design in earbuds possible. The "twist to fit" protrusion is so big that the designer must have had ears the size of an elephants to come up with this disaster of a design.Further, the construction is CHEAP and plasticky, the rubber attachments only make the earbuds more and more uncomfortable. The length of the cable is quite short compared to regular earbuds. The changeable colour panels keep falling off the earbuds and the mesh covering the earpiece is very very flimsy.The best part about the earbuds is the case in which it comes which is stylish and good quality. Too bad the earbuds dont do the case justice.Shame on Sennheiser for producing such a piece of junk.
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.
I was excited to try these for bird watching, and got exemplary customer service and shipping from Amazon affiliated merchant.Unfortunately neither my wife nor I (both normal-sized people) was unable to test them effectively because the eyepieces do not adjust close enough together to make a nice "circle"; instead we got double circles and double vision. The adjustment goes from 56-74mm which is apparently the range of average adult male faces. Well, if Nikon is listening, I checked all their models and none of them go below 56mm that I could find. That cuts out a big portion of the populationAfter this experience I realized that finding "interpupillary distance range" specifications is very difficult, even with all the optics websites out there. I ended up buying Leupold Yosemite 8x30's, which adjust from 50-70mm and are also a standard porro-prism design.I understand that all binoc's involve compromises, and I'm no engineer, but it seems to me it would be a small design change to the hinge to make these fit many more people.
La compre hace una semana y aun no lo entregan en mi buzon de miami,ese mismo dia realice otras compras que ya estan en venezuela, quisiera saber porque se han tardado tanto.Este es mi productoK40 K-40 57.25" Base Load CB Antenna Kit with Stainless Steel Whip and Black/Red K40 LogoK40 K-40 57.25" Base Load CB Antenna Kit with Stainless Steel Whip and Black/Red K40 Logosaludos
When I first got the light plugged it in and it worked. I use my laptop alot in the dark, when I needed the light it did not work. So basically it worked once. Not worth the money. Nor is it worth to send it back, it would cost more to mail it then what I paid for it. I guess you get what you paid for.
I don't know if you can attribute the poor quality to the products prior treatment, or if it is the new driver that needs to be installed to run the thing w/ windows 2000, or if the product just (stinks) but I can tell you one thing....I would not buy it again if someone paid me!!!!!!
This camera (SG6153) was ok when I first powered it on, but after a short while, it started to get grainy and it continued to get worse until the picture was horrible. The color when it is working looks like a really bad old colorized photograph. Thinking I might have gotton a bad unit, I purchased another to test. I had the same problem. I will be returning them both.
The power supply in mine died after about 4 years. Although the picture was decent while it worked, they wanted more to fix it than it was worth (send to manufacturer for repair). Upon viewing it internally, many capacitors were bloated and ready to burst. I recommend trying a better quality brand.
&quot;The Secret History&quot; was so great what a shame that &quot;The Little Friend&quot; is such a nightmare. I was so aggravated trying to read this mess that I had to get rid of the book as fast as I could! It's the most boring bit of crud I've ever read! Do NOT buy this book!
'NO DISK' error after 4-5 months of use. Called support line, wanted $40 for refurbished unit to replace origional. CRAP.
ALthough it is specified by Panasonic, this filter does not fit on the HDC- SD1 AVDC camera. the vendor did allow return but I had to pay shipping and was not pleased.
The accuracy on this thing is just pitiful. Especially when you can spend $30 more to get a very accurate handheld scanner from Iris.The portability is the only thing this scanner holds over the competition. But I can 'write' in the information on my PDA faster than getting this thing to scan correctly.
I purchased this item and was excited to get them, but burning my first DVDs.. they're all coasters! ARG.. pass Memorex and go for a more expensive media, like Verbatim.
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.
does not work right as an external drive connected to macbook pro via firewire. tried to burn no go. tried to rip- no go.
The range on this is horrible. I have a wireless laptop card 1 floor below this and it works fine, yet the bride doesnt work good on the 1st floor. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!!
Works great for tracing. The only difficult part is, you need a large desk and every where you tap on the display will only show up in that area on your monitor. You need to have the matching size monitor for this item to work correctly.
Although I do agree that the case offers good protection for the Pam V, I find it overpriced and cheap-looking.Really, the case is made out of black plastic, with two thin sheets of aluminum covering front and back. At least in my unit, the spring which is supposed to hold the cover closed is so weak that I can hardly notice it. This adds to the overall cheap feeling.For the $$, I would by it again and give it 3 stars as a decent way to protect my Palm while travelling. As it stands, I think the case is not worth it and certainly does not add a stylish look.
This product worked flawlessly for 13 months, then the drive crashed with all of my back-up data on it. While hard drives will eventually all wear out, 13 months is a premature death, and their "customer service" is non-existant. Buyer beware!
If I could give this device a review of less than one star I would. An MP3 player is nothing more than a usb memory stick with a player wrapped around it. It should just work. However I've run into the following while attempting to set it up.1. Unrecognized device. Uninstall USB device and try again...2. Device malfunctioned. Uninstall broken device from device manager and try again.3. Recognized device but says there are two removable disks that are both zero bytes in size.4. Links in tech support page all give 404 errors5. Device driver download from coby, only downloads a font file. No driver.It's too late in the evening to call support, it was a christmas gift for my son from out of state. No reciept, can't return.It might make a good item to throw at the neighbors cats when they get in my yard.Other companies have figured out how to make a portable music player "just work" with my computer, why can't these guys?My time is much more valuable than the time I spent to not get it working.
I ordered the Bushnell Perma Focus 8x25 Binoculars. When I received the item I was shocked. The Postal Service had to tape the box, because it was open, and it was crushed and torn. I then opened it, and found that Amazon didn't even take the time to put the item in bubble wrap or insert pop corn. The binoculars were sent back, because although they didn't appear to be damaged, I wasn't taking a chance. I bottom line is, I will NEVER deal with Amazon again. I emailed Customer Support, and never received a reply.
I bought this mouse because every laptop mouse I have had seems to last only about 6 months and this one has great reviews. So far, after two weeks, the mouse is working fine but I cannot use it in a conference or meeting because the scroll wheel is so noisy that it would draw attention. I have never heard such a noisy wheel. I was also very disappointed that the people at Logitech have absolutely no concern for the environment. The excessive amount of heavy duty plastic packaging seems more appropriate for the crown jewels than a cheap mouse. I needed a heavy duty knife to cut through the sealed plastic and then the sharp plastic edge cut my finger. In short, I would not buy this mouse again.
I bought this player for myself as a Christmas present. I dropped it once and the battery door broke. No problem, I was able to keep it closed with tape...not the nicest looking thing, but it also wouldn't have been covered to be fixed so, it worked for me. Then I reach into my bag the other day and find that the play button had been pressed into the the player and would not come out. I had the "Hold" button on so I don't know how it could have happened. When I contacted Sony about getting it repaired they said it would cost $77 for them to look at and possibly send me a new one. If they deemed it was from abuse, it would cost more. $77? That's more than half of what I paid for it. Not. Worth. It. Especially when prices have dropped and you can get some players with more memory for about $99. I would check out the other players for before deciding on this one.
This amplifier system produced the worst distortion I have heard. I have refused to accept it and received a refund.
It does a good job replacing various remotes for very simple tasks. However it does not recreate all of the functionality or logical layout of the original remote.For example, I must scroll through 11 screens to find a desired control for my AV receiver. Worse yet, these screens are not logically grouped with similar controls.As another example, some of the controls are missing for my DirecTV DVR.Expect to do a lot of tweaking to get it more user friendly.Equipment startup is slow, it takes approximately 30 seconds for my watch TV, during which you must keep the remote pointed at the equipment. If you set the remote down too soon, some equipment does not start up properly and then will not operate properly until you shut everything down (sometimes from the equipment's control panel) and start over.The clock loses time badly. I cannot find any support to adjust the clock so it keeps better time. Right now I have to go to the web site and re-update my setup daily just to keep the clock close to the proper time.This remote is definitely not worth the manufacturer's price. I would say it is ony worth about $50.
Before reading further you should know that Logitech no longer releases new software for this camera. Apparently its in the process of being phased out.Unfortunately, I must recommend against this product. Firstly, the quality is satisfactory at best when you first install the software. The picture is quite grainy unless lighting is absolutely perfect and the colors are not true. But the most disappointing feature is the software. It seems to be Logitech's policy to silently install Windows services on your computer, so whether you're using the webcam or not it always takes up some of your system's memory. Furthermore, the camera seems to auto-adjust quality settings cumulatively. This means that if the lighting is ever off, white balance will be set incorrectly and never return, even when instructing the software to return to defaults. The image looks "bleached" and adjusting brightness, contrast, and saturation only makes this worse. The only solution I have found was to reinstall the drivers all over again.I believe this product was prematurely release, which is the reason Logitech came out with a more advanced camera so quickly afterward and is now phasing this one out. If you want a hassle free camera producing high quality picture, stay away from this device.
The code that they sent me was invalid. Good luck getting Microsoft to correct the problem, as Amazon.com said that they didn't have the authority to verify the codes. You are better off going through the console's online browser marketplace.
The 2nd day delivery delivered a defect product. Took several weeks and a lot of emails to get a replacement. Then I found new version posted on the website right after I got the replacement.That means it took me several weeks to get an outdated product even though I used 2nd day delivery service. What a bad experience.
Takes poor quality picture. Pictures are always very noisy! Even lowering ISO setting didn't help. I didn't expect such poor quality picture from a 4 MP camera! I am returning mine.
The dock has an incompatible battery for the Z1012 IS camera. When the camera is placed on the dock, the camera no longer downloads to my MAC. So, it really doesn't work in any way at all. By process of elimination, I think that the K8500-C+1 rechargeable battery kit with the KLIC-8000 rechargeable battery should work. This is frustrating since the dock kit said it was compatible with the Z1012 IS but upon further review it shows multiple ** with disclaimers. Don't get fooled.Good luck.
DO NOY BUY THIS PRODUCT1ST IT CAN ONLY TAKE 1 MORE 32MB CARD2ND ITS HARD 2 SET UPSO SAVE UR MONEY AND BUY SOMETHING BETTER ....
If there were a catagory for 0 stars, that's what I would have rated it. I bought this model only because I wanted a TV that would fit into a small space on a kitchen counter. The radio works, the CD works, but the TV died after l month. And the TV was the only part I was interested in. What kind of product is this? I would like Amazon to pick up this item and issue me a credit. Carol Gruber
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.
I'm no audiophile, but I can say that this is one of the worst audio/electronics purchases I have ever made. I had hoped this speaker would allow me simply to play my music in my back yard during parties. My friends were impressed...before I turned it on. Now they laugh when I bring the speaker outside.1. The sound is truly terrible. Thin, hissy, and distorted. Low volume reveals a noticible hiss. Higher volume reveals a distorted, papery bass.2. Constant interference if people don't remain perfectly still. You'll constantly be jumping up from your seat to re-tune the speaker. And the sound the speaker makes when it loses the signal is offensively loud. (In fact, it's the loudest sound that comes out of the speaker.) What's more, I fear the interference may have actually blown the speaker, leading to my sound complaints above.I would highly recommend either investigating other wireless speaker systems, or doing the work to run wires. This is an awful, awful, awful product.[Edit] By the way, I've read some of the comments posted after mine, many of which try to suggest people who have had poor experiences with the product haven't properly read the manual. Sorry. Read it cover to cover. Twice. And called the hotline number they provide. According to all the information I have from Advent, I have the product set up properly, and my range is still less than 100 feet.
Okay, when I bought this I thought it was great: perfect price, works well, the Amazon reviews were positive. i liked it so much the first few days that my husband bought one for his office. And it DOES work well. It hasn't had any glitches, it prints smoothly, and at this bargain price, well, GREAT, right? Well, there's a huge problem: This printer gobbles its tiny ink cartridges so so SO fast that you lose any savings you might have had buying new ink every two seconds.This sucker runs out of cartridges every week. It's unbelievable! The cartridges cost about $25 in my neighborhood. This is a GIANT expense and waste. Yesterday was the last straw: I bought brand-new cartridges to print out a copy of a manuscript, but after printing out five chapters (about 120 pages), the black ink was already GONE. That's just unacceptable! And I know that it isn't a problem with a leak, or a problem with my machine specifically, because the same thing happens w/my husband's office HP Officejet 4315 All-in-One. I wish I'd know this before. This is now, like, a $500 printer!!!!!!!!! So my advice is, don't buy this unless you plan to use it only rarely for printing or copying. If you're buying it mainly for outgoing faxes and the occasional copy or small print job, it's great.
The headphones do what I believe their initial intent is, in that they stay in your ears while you are being active. However, everything else about them is a let down. When I received them in the mail, I was excited to try them out as my original ipod ones have been falling out while running since I lost the little foam covers on them. So, I get the box and open it, and even though these ship in their hard plastic protective case, the silver backing on one of the ear buds was completely detached. So I re-glued it together, let it dry, then went for the run.The little nubbin that sticks up top does exactly what it is designed to do; keep the damn things in your ears while you are bouncing around. That is good, as this is the exact reason I bought these, but after running with them for 2 weeks now, I have had to re-glue the blue rings that surround the screens on the right bud twice, and now the left bud has picked up a "popping" noise when I go running with each step.So all in all:PRO: they stay in your ear, just as they meant toCON: Horrible quality, will likely fall apart while remaining in your ear.
I owned this keyboard only for 2 days. Since new model has different key layout (short left shift key), it was difficult to capitalize. The other critical part was very poor touch of Enter keys; I needed to stroke just in the middle of keys. This was exchanged to Logitech Wave which has very good layout and touch.Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Set
I normally don't write reviews, but this was a HUGE let down. When the disc indicated that I was at the end of the calibration, my jaw dropped. I though that I was only getting started. Please save your money for something else that has more than a few setting adjustments.
I have four identical computers at the office connected through a 10-T HP High end hub. I have been using NIC cards for 5 years. This card is slow, and locks the mouse up, and 'dissapears' from the hub link. The computers are PIII 700's w/128M. I took it out, and replaced it with a Netgear and worked perfectly. To see if it was the Linksys, I tested different hubs, and the Linksys card in the other computers; same problem. It's a horrible card or drivers! ie. The stuttering makes it impossible to play LAN lunch games!
See all the others... lasted 1 year until the first cartridge change.. then died.. so you pay $130 or so for maybe 30 color prints... run.. run fast....
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.
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.
This software is junk! Save your sanity and PC by avoiding this product. Sure you may be able to rip a few dvds after many hours of uninstalling and re-installing the updates, but believe me, eventually you'll come to realize that other programs are now having problems and the only way to correct the situation is by re-installing your entire operating system! Like just about every other dvd copying program out there, this one is full of bugs and is nowhere near ready to be sold to the public.
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 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 camera has been discontinued by D-Link. It will not work with Silverlight, XP service pack 2, or Vista. Mine wouldn't even be recognized by my router (but I think that mine was defective). Unless you have legacy hardware (Pentium III, Windows 98SE, etc) I wouldn't buy this camera. And the D-Link tech support is free, but I waited two hours to talk to someone, who got my model # and then the phone disconnected.
Have not had it more then a month and it already malfunctioned.I was doing a mid term for school when all a sudden it stopped workingtried fixing the problem and it said the device was malfunctioned.Itherefore tried it in another lap top of mine and same problem there forethere fore this is a bad buy.
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 already have the Sony one, but I needed another for my husband's car, so I tried this one. This product sucks. In my Honda Pilot, it constantly switches from Side A to Side B every 2-3 minutes, so there are long pauses in between while I am listening to my ipod. I am going to buy another Sony one because that one works great.
Plays okay for occasional listening, but will start making a knocking noise above a low vclume or after about 45 minutes of listening.
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
I was so happy to get this small keyboard and was ready to order another until I tried to use it. Within 10 minutes I was frustrated undoing unintentional typos, put it back in the box, and intend to get a refund.
I bought this cord thinking it was a cheap alternative to the other $7+ cords out there. When I finally received this cord, the quality from my cable box to my LED TV was horrible. Outlines of people and objects were fuzzy and made me want to yank the cord out right away. I would recommend a better quality (meaning more expensive) cord.
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.
The sound quality was amazing, eventhough I didn't get crank it up to a good level. DVD player portion broke after 2 days, would only display &amp;quot;wait&amp;quot; as soon as it was turned on and could not do anything except oddly being able to change the equalizer mode. Had to manually pull out trays to get my dvd's back so that I could return the unit. I will give it one more shot because of the namebrand,sound quality and good price.
First off the description was incorrect. This is actually the amplifier "integration" harness. That's ok beings I did the rasearch on my part it was the actual product I was looking for. Well that is if it did what it states on the MFG. web site. I wanted to replace the factory stereo in my 96 Lincoln Mark 8 with something that could play my i-pod. My car has the factory JBL sound system in it. I was told by a few stereo shops I would have to scrap the entire setup, beause aftermarket stereos won't work with the factory JBL system. Now it is a '96 I'm not willing to upgrade the complete stereo system for a retail price higher than what the car books for... The metra 70-5630 harness is suppose to allow me to retain factory amplifiers & speakers in conjuction with a aftermarket head unit. Yeah well no such luck..... Sounds more like an AM/FM clock radio that is if I do get any sound at all. It was almost like a loose conection, but I've tried jumping the wires over the connetor and still no luck. Looks to me like someone didn't have the right wiring diagram when the made this harness. I'm going to contact the 800 tech support today. My advise if you want to buy any metra products other than a basic wiring kit. Give the money to someone you know and have them kick you in your shin instead.
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.
Those three problems are my complaints of this product. And it's quite likely that I will never purchase an apple laptop again after over 20 years of "apple only / mac addict / cult of mac". I realized apple really is a cult of sorts and few of its products are worth even half their cost.Specically of this product it was just heinously expensive. People immersed in apple culture forget that 2 grand for a laptop is absurd. You could get the most cutting-edge top of the line desktop pc for the same amount.The Screen. I do work with laptop resting up on knees while laying in bed at times, this screen clumsily doesn't stay up and collapse forward sometimes causing you to have to prop it up!Finally, I lugged this behemoth piece of rubbish to two continents and it was basically a 6 pound brick I carried in my bags because of such short battery life and heavy physical weight.The CPU performance is okay, but I'm not interested in apple OS anymore.That anti-apple rant said, I do think their music products (like the shuffle and ipod touch) are very practically priced and lightweight and don't suffer from these problems (although the app store is too insular). The ipad seems like a clunky-overpriced piece of rubbish as well. So basically, I'm only likely buying apple music hardware products if any apple products from now on. I realized what I was paying for was "cult membership", something I that doesn't interest me.But that's a bit of a tirade, the main issues were INSANELY over-priced, collapsing screen, physically heavy, and dismal battery life. I do not recommend this product unless you keep it on a desk and never travel with it, but then why spend money on a laptop? This clunky piece of junk's software operates fine but if it's a massive burden on the pocketbook and travel's back, causing weight and battery and screen hassles, it's definitely not worth it and not a likeable product at all.
these are extremely uncomfortable. It's too tight and will hurt the ears. However, if you're head is small enough, perhaps it might be okay. On the bright side, they sound extremely well.
I work as a sys engineer and no matter what application (Nero or Roxio)...the burner will not burn 1x media (Ritek) Dvd-Rthe slowest it can burn is 2x....(no where on the box does it say that this unit cannot record 1x dvd media)save yourself the trouble and buy a Sony that can support 1x media....tech support for tdk is abysmal...took me 1 week of calling to finally get someone to find out that this drive cannot burn 1x medias
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.
Both of the Tiffen filters I bought (2 separate orders, a few weeks apart) arrived smeared with some kind of greasy gunk.It was extremely difficult to get them clean.What ever the stuff was just got smeared around, and it took me forever to get it all off.I still worry that there may be a film of it left on there that will degrade the clarity of my photos.It wasn't worth the hassle to return them, but next time I need a filter, I won't buy Tiffen.
I had JVC product and some of my friends too. These are good at the begining and after an year the motors will have problem and also the tape heads will have problem. Even the cable pins will wearout easaly and will not work properly. Price may be less buy its not worth for long run. I feel Sony and Canon are better than JVC. Even Hitachi is good.
I have owned 2 of these power supplies and both have bought the farm. One of them blew 2 drives because of faulty voltage. Do not buy and ULTRA power supplies! Stay away! You can get an equivalent cooler master psu with 6 rails and much better power. I finally chunked my ultra and got a coolermaster 850watt and my computer is running so much better!
I was very disappointed with this product as my Canon S2IS camera doesn't even fit in properly inside this case, even without trying to fit in other accessories like batteries etc.The case is so small that I couldn't even close its lid after I put my camera inside.I tried to put in the camera in different orientations, but none helped.
You get what you pay for. When I first got the unit...it had minor digtal blips where the picture would freeze for a second then continue...I thought it was the DVR but it also did this when the video games were being played throught the front av imputs. I decided to keep it any way. I had the same problem as everyone else as far as recording dics goes...it would only play the most expensive disc. 3 months later I got up one morning and turned it on...DOA. Took it back to Target...good ridance.Don't bother with the sister product True-Tech either.
I won't go into a lot of detail about the product performance. My main complaint is the deceit of the advertisement. The seller is not amazon.com. They advertise by showing what appears to be an HP package of both ink cartridges, and nowhere in the ad does it say these are remanufactured. So I would think people assume these to be new. I know I did. What arrived were refurbished cartridges. The color one was leaking right off the bat and had to be discarded. The company would not replace it.Personally, I would avoid these and for a few dollars more, you can buy genuine HP, brand new products. If you like remanufactured cartridges, that's fine. Many people use them. But the seller needs to be clear that this is what they are selling.
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.
I bought several of this items as a gift. Stay away if you want them for yourself.
this is a horrible product. feels very cheaply made, takes horrible photos, and interface is strange and confusing.
The router keeps dropping the connection. I just spent hours calling three different numbers, talked with about 8 people trying to get the firmware upgrade and they say they don't provide beta firmware anymore. It's not worth my time. I have a d-link router at home and it works great, but the technical support is just a mess.If you value your time, don't buy this product.
I bought this for my computer to connect to my HDTV. hooked it all up. and it didn't work. so i tried shutting down my computer and letting it detect it on start up, still no dice. went in and tried to manually switch over. no luck. trying new ideas over and over for about an hour and a half, to no avail. It clearly says in the product description that it hooks up a computer to an HDTV, and it doesn't.every review on here points the finger at disappointment, don't be fooled, this product is junk.Don't say I didn't warn you...
I threw it away. What a rip-off.All kinds of glare and reflections coming from this *very* cheap piece of glass. I had to re-shoot a lot of stuff because of my choice to use this filter. The amount of glare it picks up is ridiculous. It was my fault for buying it. I knew it had to be terrible at this price.If you have any doubt, buy one and find out for yourself.This product is 100% snake oil. Buy a good filter or use your lens cap if you want to protect your lens. Tiffen = Trash.I would rate it 0/5 if allowed.-Mike
I would recommend getting the unterminated brand wires which don't come with such accessories as divorce, welfare, and starving children like this one has.
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.
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 modem to replace my 5-year-old US Robotics modem, which still works great. Although Best Data is not a famous name, I thought a v.92 modem should be much faster than my old modem. However it is MUCH slower than my old modem. Even worse it often stops transmitting data seconds after connected. Today I put my old US Robotics modem back and threw Best Data modem in the garbage can. This Best Data modem is free after mail-in rebate. Now I now why it is free.FYI, I use Windows Me.
Maybe it is a Canadian-French keyboard. The keys are in QWERTY-layout style which is common in the USA and Canada while the French (France) use an AZERTY-layout keyboard. It was quite a disappointment for my French studies.
I bought the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens about 3 years ago. It was OK and did a descent job of capturing low light images (small clubs/concerts) but it has lost its ability to focus. If I auto focus, I have to back far away from my subject for it to lock on and if I switch to manual focus, the focusing ring just spins and does nothing. I have not dropped or handled this lens roughly, it just seems to have give out and quit working. Even when it did work, it was never tack sharp but I shoot with all L lenses so I know this isn't a fair comparison but I have seen other images this lens produces and mine never seem to compare. So I must have bought a soft copy along with being poorly built. I am being generous giving it 2 stars. I dont think I will replace this lens and I cant see paying $1500 for the f1.2 L version either although I would to have it.
I've been purchasing D-Link routers for my clients for about two years now. They make a good product at good prices. All D-Link products I have used up to this point have been remotely accessible via a web browser. So if you were out of the office, and had to make a change to the firewall rules or whatever, you could simply log in to the router from your web browser, make the change, and log out. No problem.The DSL-2640B has many advanced features and supports different kinds of remote management EXCEPT for web-based management! When you are on your LAN, you may manage the router via a browser, but you cannot do this from the WAN side. It is beyond ridiculous that a SOHO-class router cannot be managed like D-Link's older products (some of which only cost $50). This makes NO sense at all. Their telephone support is horrible, and the support reps have no idea how to configure this unit. They hang up on you and close trouble tickets which are still unresolved.If this is how D-Link is planning on operating, I'll be looking to buy from a different company. That being said, if you don't need to remotely administer the router from the WAN side, its a fine little unit for home use.
As much as I was impressed by the huge amount of praise for this cable, it simply didn't work for me. I bought one of the new 250 GB PS3 systems and plugged it into my Dynex LCD TV with one of these cables. It worked fine right up until I tried playing Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe with it. It had a strobe light flash effect to the progression of the video, it froze up alot and it eventually faded to static (although I will admit that the audio was fine throughout all of this). I tried using a friend's Monoprice 28AWG CL2 High Speed cable and that worked perfectly, so I know it's not a problem with the console or my TV. Maybe I got a bad cord, but it didn't work and I'm now looking elsewhere.
Maybe I am having bad luck..The first one quit printing yellow and Mag after the first cartridges ran out...Bought new epson ones and ran clean utility probably 10 times.. called Epson and they agreed and sent a new one...Now today it is doing the same thing, ink shows 20% full so to be safe I installed new cartridges all around..No change in color... I will be back on the phone with Epson tomorrow.But when it works it looks great..Perfect quality and color.
This laptop riser is very flimsy. It doesn't stay in its position when taking out or depositing the laptop. The indentations to set the riser level are not deep enough so the movements cause it to flip from its position. I use it with a Macbook, I'm in an office and out of meetings, so I come back to deposit the laptop 3-4 times a day and have to reset it most of the time.In addition, the plastic that holds the riser level is cheap, thin. I can see it won't last long. Overall, I don't recommend it.
The unit itself works fine but the remote does not work at all. Owners manual is useless. Did not contact Amazon about the problem...went straight to the company. Recieved no response from the company.
my experience was the same as many people here - the printer only works for a year. then junk
I purchased these with the intent of using with my Ipod while I ran or played racquetball. As I soon found out, I couldn't even use them for daily non-active use. The first set that was sent to me didn't work at all. I plugged it in, and couldn't hear anything. The fit was poor and wouldn't stay on my head ( I wear 7 1/4" hat, very common size) Anyway, I was really disappointed and quickly contacted Arriva.The customer service rep acknowledged the problem quickly and said it was an issue with the "early" models that they were aware of and they would send out a new set. So, The new set arrived, and worked only marginally better. The sound quality was very very poor (not even close to the stock headphones) and again, they didn't even come close to fitting my head(way to big).Also, I was charged for the headphones they shipped me and for the shipping of the headphones. I contacted the company again and they said I would be credited for the price of the headphones if I shipped back the old ones *at my own cost*.Anyway, I don't recommend either the product or the company.
UPDATE JULY 11, 2010I really hate this remote now. Six of the buttons do not work anymore and the battery life just keeps getting worse. Don't buy this remote if you are going to use it alot because my doesn't get used that much at all as it is used once or twice a week for movie nights. The durability of this thing sucks, get the Harmony One.I have had this remote for almost about 9 months and everything has worked great except for the life of the battery. I agree with other users who say that the charging cradle is junk but it does work if you clean the contacts on the remote and the charging cradle. My battery started to go bad after I left the remote off the cradle for so long that the battery went totally dead. Now after charging, I might get 3-4 hours of life out of the battery before being nearly dead.I had some troubles with the remote not switching one of my inputs correctly on a Samsung TV but eventually worked it out with the advanced configuration menus in the software. On that note, make sure you download the latest version of the software from the Logitech website and install that on your computer, throw the CD away that comes in the box because it will be many versions older than the latest release on the website. The buttons are a little annoying placed but it's not that bad and it seems that some people just need something to whine about. I like how you can load a picture as the background image. A picture of the wife and I makes her ok with the fact of paying this much for a remote. LOL - All in all, make the purchase, you won't be disappointed. Just be sure to clean the contacts and keep the battery from draining completely!
We purchased this television in April 03 and loved everything about it until a year and 3 months later. As we were watching t.v. one night, all of a sudden we heard a loud pop and the screen went blue. My husband got the manual out and tried to get it working but to no avail. Unfortunately, I did not buy the extended warranty because I thought that it was covered for more than a year. I called JVC and was told that I would have to call and have it repaired myself. We ended up having to send it to a shop and paid an extra $500.00 for the repair. I was more than upset because in my opinion, when you purchase a $1600.00 television, it should last longer than a year before needing repair unless you damage it yourself, which we did not. The receipt for the repair says they had to replace an output and install a CRT insulator kit. I swore then that I would never buy another JVC product again, but was at least glad that our t.v. was working again. Now, two and a half years later, it is going out AGAIN. This is the biggest waste of money I have ever spent and I am so disappointed with JVC. I am not usually one to write reviews, as a matter of fact, this is the first I have ever done, but I felt compelled to do so because I am so disgusted. For those of you who have already purchased, I hope that you never have to go through the ordeal that we have had to go through. For those of you considering purchasing, I would look into buying another brand. Instead of wasting another $500 to have this t.v. fixed for maybe another two years, we are just going to buy another t.v.
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.
Am experienced computer user, tried everything posted by others on this review board. The light nevers turns blue, never seems to connect to my network. Although I can access it via its web-based interface, I can't get it to actually work with my WRT54G router. After multiple attempts at trying to get this to work, I have to simply draw the line and say FORGET it. Don't be the fool who buys this torture device.
After disconnecting my dish satalite subscription and switching to a new carrier with direct cable acces to all my features, my tech. commented that it was usuals if you have a dish satalite.
When I purchased this item, I was in a tiny college dorm single. I picked this product out of the lineup because:1. It is a Sony (You can't deny that Sony has a great run of products)2. Compact design and clever handle3. Despite its size, it still includes a cassette if ever the mood strikes to make a mix tapeAdmittedly, I had BIG expectations for such a small product. My problems with the product were:1. Bass only has an "On" or "Off" setting. I am a firm advocate for manual controls. The sound you get out of this unit is pretty shallow. You need the ability to find a good balance of both treble and bass for optimum music output. Just not possible with this unit.2. Jogger skips tracks, not volume?! It's just counter-intuitive. How often do you need to jog through tracks quickly, back and forth? At least for me, I only occasionally skip a song or two. I'd much rather have the jogger control the volume - especially when I need to quickly turn down the volume.3. Digital display is only visible from a higher angle at a close range. Sometimes I just want to know what track is playing without having to get up and walk across the room.Don't get me wrong, there are some good parts about this boombox too:1. Its petite design was perfect for my cramped living situation. Fits in my milk-crate!2. It produces a high volume for such a tiny design. Like I said, not too great in sound-quality, but pumps up the volume!3. Old school recordable cassette feature. I know a lot of youngsters today may not need it, but being able to make a mix tape is still charming &lt;3Be sure you know what you're looking for in a boombox. At the time of my purchase, this boxette was just fine. Its convenience was more valuable to me than its capabilities. Now that I'm living in a larger space, this little bugger just won't cut it. I'd rather be stashing away my $60 towards somthing with a deeper, crisper sound and better functionality.
Bought it for video capture, but never got that far. Only set up the TV funtion. Works great for a few minutes, then loses sound. Change channel sound comes back for another minute or two. Repeats over and over again.Using Windows XP, AMD Athlon XP 2500. Tried two different sound cards, including SB Live. Same results.Wouldn't recommend.
If you are looking for a good card in this price range you should buy a Geforce3 Ti200 or better yet the Geforce4 Ti4200. Both of the Titanium series chip sets support DerectX8 features such as pixle and vertex shading and the MX series does not. If you want more bang for your buck I would suggest the Rodeon 8500 because even thought it is slightly more expensive it is worth it because you won't have to upgrade for a long, long time. Plus you'll be the envy of all your friends.
The glass is very loose inside the frame. It feels as though it might come apart at any time. The glass definitely rattles about inside the frame with any movement of the camera.
The outlet plug did not fit the HP Notebook and was returned, the replacement was promised but not received as of sending this message.
For years I have preferred Hoya to other high quality filters, including B&W;, but I just bought a new 67mm and 77mm extra thin HD polarizing filters from an authorized Hoya dealer in the U.S. but the first time I used the 77mm polarizer behind a collapsable lens hood, gently extending the hood caused the rotating ring to separate. The snap ring that fell out and holds the two sections together is very thin and weak, and I suspect is insufficiently strong enough to be reliable.Concerned for the strength of the 67mm, I attached a lens hood to it as well, and to test it, I applied a firm but not higher then normal pressure the filter might experience in normal use, and it also easily separated into three pieces. Thin design is difficult to use and $175 for this is just plain more then it's worth. Unless you need a circular polarizer, (many digital and video cameras don't need a circular polarizer to focus or meter properly)Unless you really need the thin filter or won't attach anything to the front filter thread I would look elsewhere, and I would opt for a quality learner polarizer as they are typically less expensive and provide better results
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.
First of all I should have stuck with sony, Phillips though the sound is good. The DVD doesn't unconvert, or if it does it won'ton my TV. My $79 toshiba does as does my Directv receiver...... Also selecting the source is a pain, it loads incredibly slow and you can't see anything on the display.PRO's - looks and soundCon's - price, inability to unpconvert (yes I used HDMI), Slow and not user friendly
I purchase 3 different Lorex systems, all have problems,and no warranty services. Buy these Lorex systems at your own risk because company does not back up their products.Do not recommend !!!
This bag is very nice and well constructed. However, I bought it to fit my Nikon D90 digital camera and it is simply too small.
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.
This mouse is hard to get it to attach. Had to fight it each time I logged onto my laptop. Then it drops off unexpectidly. Skips around so bad that you have to watch the screen constantly. Often you loose an entire e-mail message before completion. It's in the junk drawer now (but not collecting germs). Logitech MX610 Left Hand is the Cat's MEOW!
My first warning should have been the branding: the word "COBY" stamped on these speakers is clearly meant to be mistaken for "SONY". Hilarious. Anyway, I have no opinion of the sound quality of the speakers because the cable broke while trying to remove a piece of packaging tape from it. Just pulled apart -- the wire and the plastic insulation, everything. I tried for a minute or so to splice it back together, but to no avail, and it occurred to me that the time I would spend fixing these speakers would be worth more than the $8 I paid for them.One piece of advice if you buy these speakers: please recycle them when you realize they're garbage. They should never have been made, but they certainly don't belong in a landfill.
I lost an entire, priceless job and delt with all the consiquencis, when this card reformatted itself. i went to lexars website and there was a blurb about these cards being defective for canons (include 5D on that list people) DONT BUY IT IF YOU HAVE CANON!
We got this for a trip to Tuscany in Italy and were hoping it would be helpful in restaurants when they don't have english menus. Almost none of the words in any menu were in the guide, including ones for beef, chicken, pork etc. It is not a very good dictionary.
I wish I could get an infrared keyboard for my Tungsten, with a layout like my old Targus Stowaway keyboard for the Handpsring Visor. The keys on the PalmOne 3169WW are just small enough, and just non-standard enough that I have to concentrate on how I am typing, rather than on *what* I am typing. My fingers are squeezed together, I keep hitting the hinge instead of the space bar, and I keep hitting "scroll up" where the question mark key normally is.The 3169WW is technically a keyboard, and my words per minute are certainly faster than drawing graffitti. But I cannot type the same as I can on a regular keyboard, as I could with my old Stowaway.
I bought this scanner after doing a very large amount of research. Time and again, this scanner popped up among the best. Upon throroughly testing the scanner, I'd say the reviews were right. Great color scans, fast, and works well with my Windows 98 computer. ONLY ONE SERIOUS, SERIOUS PROBLEM: When I bought this scanner, the glass had particles UNDERNEATH. That means that every scan of a photo you take appears with dust, etc. ON the photo. Sure, you can take software & clean this mess up, but do you know how much of a PAIN it is after only 2 photos?! I returned the scanner & replaced with the same model. Maybe it was just that first scanner, right? WRONG AGAIN. Again, the same issues arose with particles underneath the glass! Worse yet, the bottom side of the glass had "WINDOW SMEARS", such as when you clean your glass windows at home! Ok...maybe it was the store? Right? So I went to another store (online) and bought the 3rd one of these. AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM! THUS: 3 Epson 1240U scanners came ALL with dust & other unknown particles!In all, I wasted about 6 weeks between, returns and credit card crediting for 3 scanners. Don't get me wrong, this a fantastic scanner, yet these quality problems of having particles underneath the glass is unacceptable! I'm not being hard on this product either. Out of all the brands I've used, this particular model (perhaps even the entire line?) has some serious issues. If you do get this scanner, make sure that you don't have this problem--the ODDS will definitely be against you. Good Luck! ...
Does not work at all for Window 7, just like an earlier review stated (currently using an Alienware M11x laptop)I had an older laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad) running Windows XP, and for this computer, it would read CD's about 20-30% of the time. The rest of the CD's, the Targus would make some initial noise, then stop. Tried unplugging and replugging the Targus with the same results. Often times, I'd have to go to a computer at work to extract files off a CD, then load them onto a flash drive and use the flash drive to download files onto my computer, thanks to the Targus' failure to read CD's. If I was trying to download a program, then I'd be out of luck. I can't think of any other piece of hardware that has been so agonizingly frustrating as this one.
On the surface, this package looked like quite a deal with 2 sets of headphones, a car charger and bag, etc. However, I knew that most Audiovox gear isn't exactly high-end, but I took the chance. Only about a third of the DVDs we tried played in this player. All of my DVDs are regular, store-bought, quality DVDs that play fine in multiple other players. In the Audiovox, they didn't do a thing. I don't remember the exact indication on the screen, but the bottom line is that they didn't play - at all.I returned the item for refund and will replace it some day with a more expensive, higher-quality player. I was pleased with the Amazon return process - this was my first return with them.One more thing, we bought this for our child to use while travelling, as I suspect is often the case with buyers of portable DVD players. The problem is that the included headphones don't size down small enough for a toddler's head.
I am extremely disappointed in this product. At least 50% of these disks fail to be written and produce an error message. I will not reorder again.
I wasted my money on these earphones because they won't stay in my ears even when I lie still - which is what I bought them for. I like to lie down and listen to a CD when I go to sleep, and regular headphones are bulky and uncomfortable. These would never work for any kind of exercise.
I had a DLO armband case for my 1gen and thought it worked great. Got a 2gen and found the case doesn't work very well. After dealing with this for awhile I decided to get another armband, this time one built for the 2gen. Found this on Amazon and had liked my last DLO, so got another. Received this and found it to be the SAME case. This case is built for the 1gen - opening for your earbuds is on the WRONG side on this case, it's a little bit too small (though will work), and the plastic covering isn't positioned quite right to be able to control your scrolling. Very disappointed I spent money to receive exactly the same thing I already had and know isn't what I want.
The high expectations for this portable unit quickly died this weekend during the downloading of 146 RAW images from a 2 GB SanDisk CompactFlash card. Turning the unit back on showed the battery bar to be full and the memory capacity was still at the original 39 GB even though my camera indicated there was 1.0 GB of photos on the Compact Flash card.At that point, I had no idea how many images were downloaded. Since the arithmetic didn't add up, this was enough evidence for me to not rely on this unit any further. Luckily, I had another 2GB card in my active second camera that successfully carried the photo shoot of the 80th birthday dinner party to the end. It was a bit of hassle having to switch the card from one camera into the other and vice versa. You see, I was shooting with 2 different zoom lenses.Basically, the unit needs to be plugged into an AC power source for it to completely download a full 2 GB flash card. Very inconvenient!Later that evening, I was able to determine on the PC that only 23 out of the 146 images were downloaded! It was easy to delete these images from the units HDD by simply selecting the 23 images and clicking on Delete in My Computer. No reformatting was required and the unit continued to work.To conclude:(a) Buy more 2 GB flash cards. They have dropped in price by $100 over the last couple of years, and(b) Ensure there is AC power at the photo shoot if you intend on buying this piece of work.
Worst piece of electronic equipment I have ever had. DVR recordings are not compatible with other DVD players after finalizing and are barely compatible (i.e. sometimes work sometimes don't) on my laptop. My #1 complaint is that I have had constant issues getting it to play DVD that I have rented...I often have to get out my old cheap portable DVD player to watch movies because this stupid thing can't load them -- even more fun is that you can watch a movie one day...try it again the next and all of a sudden it won't work...
The Netgear XE102GNA Wall-Plugged ethernet extenders (I bought a pair) never worked for me. I wasted four hours on this supposedly plug-and-play device. The devices did not work "out of the box" at all. I googled the internet for ideas and tried them. No luck.
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.
Too much popping sound quite often, I went to RAdio Shack and bought one, not sony, it works fine.
I found the Sima SMP-1C Monopod to be inadequate for my needs. It is flimsy; it would not support my Nikon D300 with a 18-200 zoom lens. I returned it and bought a more substantial model of another brand at my local Best Buy for $[...] more than the price of the Sima SMP-1C Monopod.
Product works, but it needs two USB ports in order to get enough power to run the drive. Form factor and appearance is great, but USB issue stinks.Disappointing...
Tried it in downtown San Francicso, then in Washington DC. Can not get strong-signalled FM stations. I wish I hadn't bought it.
Please, check out postings on serious digital photography forums before even considering this scanner. I would suggest the Digital Darkroom forum at www.photo.net (you can search for DSE 5400 related threads) and especially the Film Scanners forum at www.photo-i.co.uk.Regarding my personal experience with this scanner, my unit was faulty right out of the box (the &quot;green lines&quot; problem, see forums for more). As of now my (less than one month &quot;old&quot;) scanner has been at Minolta repairs service once where it was cleaned. NOTHING was actually done to repair the problem despite the truckload of info (including my original slides and their scans) that I'd assembled for the repairs service. In the next few days the scanner will be shipped out for repairs again but I have a big suspicion that my problem will be ignored just as the first time.This is what I think about this. Yes, if you are lucky to get a perfectly operational unit, it would produce excellent scans for you. However, my feeling is that Minolta is pushing a poorly designed and tested product that is inherently faulty and susceptible to various quality problems. Currently the risk of getting such faulty unit is fairly high, and if you read this post then you know how you will be treated by Minolta repairs. Minolta appears not to be an honorable company. There is a big chance that if your unit is not operating as it should it will not be repaired but you will not get a refund for it either.
If you have a slow computer (less then 200mhz) The pictures will be a bit fuzzy and the lighting is bad. Other then that I have no complants except that the software only works with Logitech Cameras. However, I love the great features like the webcam.Of course now you have to pay a subscription fee and each new version of the software lowers the amount of custom configuration. Now you can only use the software with Logitech cameras and the webcam feature you have to pay for.I could care less for this camera. Doesn't work all that great.
The palm V is both fabulously practical and stylish. However, this case feels and looks cheap. With this case, the pilot ceases to be stylish, and becomes as bulky as the Palm III.
We are looking for a replacement portable color TV/AM/FM for anold GE that we've used daily for over a dozen years. This Jensenis unfortunately not it.The picture and sound are poorer than the GE's, tuning iscompletely manual, and there are no presets. On the plus side,the Jensen is smaller and lighter, and has audio/video/cable inputs. It also has an AC adaptor, and a 12V cord/adaptor for use in a car.I expect that I'll use it for setting up my surround soundsystem, then give it to our church for the upcoming rummage sale.
In fullscreen mode, this is a great player. MP3 playback is also pretty good, although it would be nice if it could read mp3 tags, instead of just the first eight characters of the filename.The real problem I've found is that the player I bought shows noticable video stretching when playing a widescreen DVD. Everything just looks a little too thin - stretched vertically. At first I thought it might just be a particular DVD, but I've tried four different titles and gotten the same effect. I'm going to return this one and spend the extra money for either a Sony or Toshiba, where I know I won't have to worry about video quality...
Yamaha touts this as a universal player however it has a very hard time tracking dvd-rs, SACD and other formats. I hope yamaha has worked out the bugs on the newer dvd-s2700. by the way, my player is back at the repair shop for the 4th time in 3 months. let's hope Yamaha corrects this situation
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 am getting absolutlely zero reception indoors. Even placed on a window, I receive a signal of only 1 (out of 10). After my 20 minutes on hold, I was told that at a minimum you need a signal of 5. Despite being just a few minutes north of a major metro area (SF Bay Area), I am receiving no terrestrial booster signal.Theoretically I could buy the extension cables, punch a (small) hole in the roof and then mount the antenna outside the house, but do I really want to risk life and limb (or contractor's bill) for something that still might not work?Sirius isn't going to rush to tell you that the reception is terrible, but buyer beware, and save your receipt and packing materials. Bummer.
I bought the base station (KX-TG5200M) and a second handset (KX-TGA520M) and both failed within 2 months. (Comapred to my last Panasonic 900MHz phone that lasted 8+ years and counting...)The features on this phone are great and worth 5 stars (programmable phone book, room-to-room monitor, multiple voicemail inboxes) but a great phone that doesn't work is worthless.
So here I am in Portland, OR last week, I walk into Camera World and the guy tells me the Canon D10 has been discontinued. Does he have any info on the D10? No. Why did it go away? I don't know. Were there problems with the camera? I don't know. Will there be a replacement soon? I don't know. Should the salesman be in another line of work, or is something amiss here?I was comparing this camera with the Nikon D100 for my first digital SLR. Now I don't know where to turn.Russ
Avoid this piece of garbage like the plague! I went through FIVE of these things before Wal*Mart found one that actually worked right... After 3 months, it too went KABOOM! Well folks, WHAT do you expect for a lousy 40 dollars? As for me, I learned my lesson the hard way. Save your money and buy something that's going to last a little bit longer. And most importantly of all, deal specifically with an Audio/Video store who know their products--NOT these box-stores run by teenagers and crackheads... Typical mass-market junk. I honestly don't know how they can legally sell some of this stuff. Caveat Emptor.
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.
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.
Returned this item because I didn't need it. Wiring a home for video surveillance was much more difficult than I anticipated.
This product is ok if you don't want to hear the other people in the room. Also, when I clicked on zoom, I could hear the clicks on the computer playback. (you have to push on the play button, more than once, to have it zoom in on whatever you are taping). It would have been ok, if not for these 2 things.
I read reviews that this was a great deal. I disagree! This is the worst thing I have ever bought. The sound is very small, my speakers in my laptop are louder than these were! Save your $5! It was cheap and horrible and I am very upset with my purchase! I put batteries in and the plastic started smoking. DO NOT SPEND MONEY ON THESE SPEAKERS!!!!!!!!!
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've never written a review online before, but I just had to try and stop any other massive Secret History fans wasting [$$] of their hard earned money on the most boring book I've ever read in my life (well, one of them.)The characters are incredibly cliched, the story is non-existent and the ending - well, it just sort of tails off lamely (although even this comes as a relief after about 800 pages of overwritten waffle.)I had to see if any other Amazon readers hated it as badly as I did, and was pleased to see that the majority did...Again, I loved the Secret History big time - but this book bears about the same resemblence to that as Little Nicky bears to Citizen Kane.I cannot warn you strongly enough. Do NOT waste your money.
I purchased this movie screen to show movies at a Vacation Condo Building called the Belmont Towers in Ocean City, MD. We used it one time and it worked fairly well. The only issue was that it would blow around with just a slight breeze. This was partially my fault due to the fact that we were using it on a pool deck and didn't have an area to anchor the stakes into the ground. I knew this may be an issue but still purchased the screen. However, my real issue revolved around the second time I took the movie screen out of the box and it failed to fully inflate. We still have not been able to get it to work and I am going to return this product. I am going to purchase a fixed screen that is not inflatable and I would recommend the same for anyone else looking for a movie screen. * Vantage Resort Realty * www.VantageOceanCity.com
i need software so i can download my pictures or tell me how i need to do this
I bought this replacement because the original became loose and started to spark. If you already have an HP then buy the original replacements, but I'd avoid them in general. I personally have had negative experiences with overheating computers, power cords and batteries.
Only paid 5.94 for two in my estimation not worth one cent.Neither one worked and with the postage i'm paying to send them back I can only say BEWARE
In order to save money XFX has installed inadequate northbridge cooler that overheated and cause failure. The RMA process is even worse, the replacement I got had a defective dimm slot and I had to RMA for the second time. The support staff are rude and seemingly try to make the customer out to be the cause of the defect. I strongly advise other to stay away from XFX. Tier1 MB manufacture like ASUS MSI Intel have better quality board and RMA support.
Dont waste your money. I have what they call an average ear canal, and these things absolutely refuse to stay in my ear. I hate them. Save your money.
I set up this wireless adapter to connect with my fiance's Microsoft 802.11g wireless router (about 6 feet away from my computer) and at first, it was a great connection, never had any problems. But lately, it drops the connection, 1-2x per day now even though my fiance's cable internet connection is fine, and I have a lot of trouble getting it to re-connect. My error message says it's connecting to the router but the router is not connecting to the Internet, which totally isn't true. We can't figure out what the problem is - perhaps compatibility issues between Linksys and Microsoft - but I know I have to reboot my computer several times and even re-enter the WEP key since for some reason, the Linksys software doesn't save it automatically. I can't figure out how the connection can drop so often when we're literally only about 5-6 feet from one another in the same room. Basically, I'm searching for another adapter at this point.
Thought these were very nice until 2 of the speakers quit working , for no apparent reason. I have owned these less than a month and have not put them through any strenuous abuse, I'll update this review after JBL and or Amazon decides to help me solve this... I would not recommend these to anyone for any reason ever.
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!!!
This printer produces decent quality copies and prints. My complaint and why it only got 1 star from me is the amount of ink this sucker drinks. It is the thirstiest printer I have ever owned. And, for some reason it uses the color cartridges even when printing in black. Another thing I hate about it is you can't print if one of the cartridges, it has 4 by the way, is out even if you aren't using that color. I'm out of cyan right now and I can not print a document in black. I am going to be looking for a replacement printer soon as I will save money in the long run on ink.
This item was recommended by amazon for use with my new camcorder, a Hitachi DZHS500A DVD Hybrid. Unfortunately, the flash card is incompatible with this camcorder. I returned the flash card, and have now received a refund from amazon.
The speakers are not of good quality and nothing like the advertisement for them. They have really bad quality on any volume over half. I guess it is ok for audio books and stuff but not for music. Not worth the money since all anyone would want it for is music.
It is not that it really sucks, but it didn't worked, was faulty. I cannot say that all this XD cards are faulty, but at least mine didn't worked.
I purchased this to make it easier to listen to my tunes while cutting the lawn.The cheap plastic peice broke, so I replaced it with a LARGE keyring ring.To bad they didnt use a .05 cent peice of metal instead of the crappy plastic part in the first place.Works great now.
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.
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
Don't think for a moment that you're going to get high fidelity sound with these headphones. You're better off buying a small mp3 player/fm tuner with wired headphones. Some of them even allow you to wear the device on your arm, getting you most of the freedom that these &quot;wireless headphones&quot; offer. I bought these as a Christmas present for my wife, and we're both very unhappy with the sound. Also, the 900mhz frequency was of some concern, and it turns out to have been with good reason. We have a 900mhz cordless phone which uses &quot;DSS&quot; (digital spread spectrum; it does frequency hopping). It turns out that the headphones pick up a very frequent &quot;click&quot; noise which must be a result of the cordless phone's transmitter going past the same certain frequency over and over again. But even ignoring that issue, the sound is just not what we're used to from our mid-range consumer stereo and other experiences listening to consumer grade walkmen, cd players, and corded headphones on our hi-fi.
Be careful buying this dock. Apple's inserts for ipods of different sizes don't fit this dock.
I bought this cable to hook up my Sony Blue-ray player to my TV. I read most of the reviews which were very positive and good about the cable. However, when I hooked it up to my Blue-Ray player it did not work. I therefore reordered the Amazon Basics HDMI cable. The Amazon basics cable worked immediately when I hooked it up to my Blue-Ray. I'm not sure why my cable did not work when so many others had sucess with their cables. All I know is that the Amazon Basic HDMI cable was very cheap as well and Worked! I would not buy a cable from this company again, but I would definitely buy an Amazon Basic Cable. Hope this helps in your decision.
I bought a DC40 in Feb, 2007. From the first day, I found that I couldn't transfer the vedio from the camcorder to PC. I thought that it may be the problem of software, I contacted the Roxio, which is the manufacturer of software. It was very difficult to get support from Roxio. After many trys, they didn't tell me what was wrong, and stopped responding my questions.I read the manual carefully, but couldn't find any answers for the problem. I just gave up.In the middle of July, I found that the camcorder was dead, couldn't be charged. I called Canon. It was easy to get some one on phone to talk to. I was told to mail it or drop it to the nearest repair center. I dropped it to a repair center just 20 mins away.The young lady of repair center took the camcorder, and told me that it may be the charger didn't work. The problem of transfering vedio may be caused from the same part of camcorder. I was told that it should be fixed in 5 business days.I received the call from repair center after 8 business days. I went there to pick up, the girl gave the fixed camcorder. I tried to use it right after I got out the door, but it was not working. I found that the battery was missing. The girl couldn't find the battery. She gave me a new one. I tried to charge the battery after I got home, it was not working. I had to go back with the AC adapter. It was the defective of the adapter. Now it is working, charging battery and importing the vedio to PC from the camcorder.I may be just unlucky.
Brand new out of the box. I pop the software CD in and it says "not compatible with my operating system".I'm on Windows 2k. There is no option on Kodak's website to download the software using your faster internet computer (only the setup file), to be able to install it on the slow dialup computer. That's 45mb to download over dialup.Kodak has no option to send you the software on CD.Kodak tech support had no solution.This camera is the Z712.I bought this as an upgrade from the z710. The z710 has everything you need to work under Windows 2000.Addendum 1/22/2008: As it works out, the software that came with my z710 recognized the z712 for image transfer. So, I didn't need to spend 142 minutes doing a dial-up download. Lucky, eh?Addendum 6/17/2008: The battery that ships with this camera is not the recharge-able version.I bought the Docking station g610Kodak EasyShare G610 Printer Dockand found out after I brought it home and read the instruction book, it requires a specific battery.You need theKodak 8324154 KLIC-8000 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Z612 Camera($25 on Amazon.) or the equivalent battery versionKodak DLK-8000 Equivalent Li-ion Batteryby Lenmar ($10 on Amazon.)The z712 takes some amazingly detailed pictures!Once in a while, when I'm focusing in zoom mode 70mm, the screen will say processing for a several seconds. I just cross my fingers and hope the wildlife doesn't take off.My only complaint with the image quality, and I think this is generic to most digital cameras, bright sunlight on white washes out detail. Noticeable on subjects like sea gulls and egrets.
Had to call Customer Service to try to cancel my order and they were not helpful at all. Very short with me and never had a straight answer. Would not recommend them to anybody
I rate this a 1 because I bought this 2 months ago and I stillcan not get my pictures to load on my PC.peggy
Before you buy a Sony PC you had best ask yourself the following question:"If Sony is willing to distribute malware on their CDs, could they have done the same thing to the PCs that they sell?"I would suggest not buying anything from Sony that has the ability to harbor or distribute any malware that they might call copy protection. From their actions with the CDs it's obvious in my opinion that Sony is more interested in their content business (i.e. music, movies, etc.) than they are in protecting the good name of their equipment business.There is an inherent conflict of interest here between the content part of the business, which appears to be willing to do anything at all in order to protect their content including putting spyware/malware onto their customer's PCs without their knowledge or consent, and the equipment side of the business whose goal should be to provide the best possible piece of equipment to the customer for the money. Sony's actions, again in my opinion, have demonstrated that the content side of the business has the upper hand, and that I believe makes it dangerous to buy any equipment from Sony which could potentially be deliberately infected with the content side's malware.
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.
If you are thinking of using this battery for a Kodak Z1485 - forget it Lasts about 1 minute.
I currently have an 802.11b network and WET11 from Linksys. The system works great. When I read the bad reviews here I thought that it couldn't be true. I am writing to assure everyone that the bad reviews about this product are absolutely on the money. Poor connection, slow speed (slower than 802.11b if you are farther than 20 feet away), buggy software and no WPA! Do not buy this product. I had just purchased all new Linksys hardware to upgrade to 802.11g. I am returning it all. It's too bad - I have been turned from a Linksys supporter to a detractor. Now if there are any other wireless hardware manufacturers reading this - make a 802.11g wireless bridge. I will buy your bridge, router and notebook adapter right now. Good-bye Linksys!
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT. I GAVE IT AS A GIFT, WHAT A SHAME TO WATCH IT TURN TO JUNK SO QUICKLY.
TERRIBLE product......I will probably throw it in the trash.....plastic constructionis very cheap and the sound is not audible.....total junk!
I ordered this as a gift, along with a 4G IPod, based on Amazons suggestion. When both arrived I found this armband only fits a 2G IPod and not the 4G. It appears to be a well constructed band but is worthless to me. Amazon, you need to remove this as a suggestion on your 4G ad.
perhaps I miss read about this. I thought it was a digital camera and the case. I only received the case. I will be returning this item soon.
I replaced a Belkin Omniview KVM with this Linksys SVIEW04. And like others who have submitted reviews I too experienced poor video quality using the same cables that produced good quality video with the Belkin. In general there is text ghosting. Another way of describing it is that text has shadows. Quality varies with the application. With my MVS Host emulation app the text is barely readable. The other issue I have with swith is the lack of a simple to use hotkey that switches between only active PC's. But I would keep it if it weren't for the video quality.
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.
The case is made of nice leather and fits the camera. It is cumbersome to use, the zippers on the side do not lock, and can un-zip on their own. The velcro closure at the top provides some security if the camera is put in the case just right, with the strap folded neatly and put to the side of the lens. Otherwise everything bulges too much and it's difficult to secure the velcro. The case has to come off to use the camera, so it functions best when the case is on your belt.Basically, this case is adequate, but no more.
I bought this item when it first came out on one of the shopping channels...the foLlowing yr the price dropped by 100 bucks...it worked good for a few months then various troubles...Not all brands of blank dvd's were compatable... after watching a movie dvd it made a rumbling sound and cabinet got real hot..sometimes their was aloud buz in playback...sometimes thier was a black band on the bottom on the playback of home recorded dvds..the tv tuner was erratic a times..although in my area we have two local nbc channels (5&6)it often would record one but not the other.. i was told that the tv tuner was going out....when u programmed the player to record for like 4 or 5 hrs and changed the quality of recording it would deduct 1 hr ea time u set the different record speeds..Worse was that i bought the extended warranty and it was not honored till the manufacters was over..so it sat in a box for 6 months(manufacture & exteneded warranter) said ea other was responsible for the repairs..run dont walk from mustek prdts
I ordered two of these and neither would work. I connected them to my DVD player and it would make the picture "freeze" up as if it could not handle the amount of signal going through the cable.
I have own this TV for over three month. The picture quality is excellent. However, I am afraid I can not say the same thing for everything else.1) The regular Video input is very senstitive to interference. If you run the video cables next to the power cord (bundle together), you will see purple stipes on the TV. After I switched to HDMI cable, no more problem.2) For some reason, it does not allow the user to label the digital channels (analog channels are OK). It becomes very frustrating that you have to remember all the channel numbers.3) The remote controller is the worst. The commonly used buttons such as FAV. CH are small and hard to locate. It is extremely slow and take several seconds to respond to a button push.4) There is one design flaw with this TV. When a cable card is installed, the fan behind the cable card slot is constantly ON even the TV is OFF. I contacted Samsung. They initially thought it was a faulty controller board. After replacing the controller board, the problem is still the same. I am still waiting for the answer from tech service.In general, I am disappointed with this product even I am happy with the picture quality. It is just not that user-friendly.I also own a Sony KDL-46XBR2 (46", 1080P). Similar picture quality but much user friendly. I would rather paying a little more for the convenience.
I used this drive as an external backup inside a Star Tech USB enclosure. After backing up files, installing UBUNTU (just in case my main drive failed I could boot this one up and have access to my files) and after spending a long time organizing those files, I set it aside. I should say it lasted less than three weeks because I barely used it at all after doing the backups. Three weeks later I went to do some more backups and the drive was no longer recognized. I tried plugging it into a different computer - no luck. I put different hard drives into the enclosure and they read just fine. At one point it did read for about 2 minutes and then went dead again. This is the second 500gig drive that died on me this year (the other was a Seagate). I'm awaiting a new drive, but I don't have very high hopes.
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:(
I am an adventure photographer, and I liked the feel of the battery pack, but after just a few months of use in Europe, Vietnam and Cambodia, it failed. It now will only power the camera from the battery in the slot closest to the tall part that goes into the battery compartment of the D200. I've tried everything I can think of to make it work like it originally did, but nothing seems to help. I'm looking on eBay for one to replace it.
I am not one to write reviews positive or negative but my shockingly poor service from Slingbox prompts this review. Beware folks, despite advertising that updating the software is "free" and "easy" getting help when something goes awry is neither. $50 for the cost of support when Slingbox updated their software and it no longer worked on our MAC and the update didn't work either. Requests to speak to a supervisor - denied. We were directed instead to the fine print on their website that says that technical support is only provided for 90 days after purchase. Hmmmm - what is the chance you will need to update your software within 90 days after purchase? Possible yes, but probable? Mark Wilhelm, the VP of Customer Experience is not putting his valuable experience from his prior work at Apple to good use.
Seller- ACE Photo sent wrong item. After several lengthy telecons with ACE, I returned it under an RMA (I had to pay return shipping), with instructions to send correct item. Instead Ace credited my charge account (an incorrect amount). After several additional telecons, Ace credited my charge card with the balance due me (not including any shipping charges). Then to get the correct item, ACE processed a new order (including another shipping charge) and it presumably is in the mail now. Original order was placed May 3; it's now June 2.
Hello everyone.I bought this VCR after reading some positive reviews.I have owned it now since Sept. of 2005. In just less than three short months the VCR is playing terribly.I am in the tech field so I have read the manual and tried everything. Either the replay heads or the tracking is shot. On play back we have wavy lines that are so distracting we can't stand watching a tape.I am going to see if we can return this product. I will follow up on just how good customer service is.
I got this for my birthday from my parents. Two words: IT SUCKS. Pictures look like they are 1MP. I would recommend the Toshiba X400 or X416. Link:Camileo X400 Camcorder
Although there are plenty of good things we can say about the Epson Stylus CX 5400, it is crucial that the reader understand that the specific problems detailed here completely outweigh them in every way. Within the review we tell you where to find out more about the attributes from the same source we did, and what we found to be wrong about that review. WE RECOMMEND THE NEWER MODEL, THE CX-6600, WHICH IS PLEASANTLY EVERYTHING THIS ONE ISN'T, AND NONE OF WHAT IT IS.HIGH COST PER PAGE: Startlingly expensive to operate, as the ink cartridges are small and expensive. Plan on buying both a four pack of black cartridges AND a four pack with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black EACH time, or you will spend all your time running out of ink and then running to the store.UNFAVORABLE FUNCTIONALITY FACTORS: Very slow in all functions, printing, scanning, and especially copying. Also, it's quite a bit louder than we would prefer.TAKES UP TOO MUCH SPACE: Compared to competing models with comparable or superior performance, this Epson hogs up considerably more desktop real estate. First, the paper-in tray stands out from the rear of the unit. Second, the paper-out tray stands out from the face of the unit. You can easily find another brand that takes up far less space. As if that weren't bad enough (and it is) the unit stands too tall too be kept on any under the desktop shelf or even a large drawer, so you've got to have the huge thing right there on the desktop. But it's enormous, so that's a nightmare. But even without those factors, it's just plain BIGGER than comparable models from competitors. The reason we don't NAME any specific competitors is because we don't get any financial incentive to do so.FLUNKS HEAD-TO-HEAD TESTING IN REAL-WORLD USE: We were at first very pleasantly surprised to find that this Epson displays low ink alerts both on it's LED display AND on any attached computer, UNTIL it soon became clear that it is just about ALWAYS alerting because one or more of the four cartridges will be empty at nearly any given time. This is even more shocking because we have this Epson attached to a wireless network which includes only two computers -- one PC and one Macintosh -- but four printers, including a laserprinter, a large scale (up to 11" X 17") ink-jet, a regular scale ink-jet (up to 8.5" X 11") and a high-speed printer-scanner, plus this Epson. Each of the other three printers is used for many more pages than the Epson, but this Epson goes through more than sixteen cartridges for every two that the others do. When it's working at all.UNRELIABLE - BREAKS DOWN: Unlike this four month old Epson, each of the other three printers in the network is at least SIX years old and have never broken down on us (knock on wood). In the short time we've had this Epson, it's been down as many days as it's been up and running. Now NONE of those other printers in our network are made by Epson. They come from two of the top manufacturers in the home-office / small-office category. We chose not to name them because we're not trying to sell anything here.LACK OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Woefully inadequate troubleshooting information both written and online -- which is a real shame because we have had all kinds of TROUBLE with the three we bought. We exchanged the first one for a second, then that one for a third, which only worked long enough so that the returns period has expired, leaving us stuck with the piece of cardboard box-filler.You may be wondering why we selected the Epson Stylus CX 5400 in the first place: THIS MODEL CAME VERY HIGHLY RATED AND RECOMMENDED BY CNET.COM WHICH EVIDENTLY IS MUCH MORE OF AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM AND NOT A RELIABLE REVIEWER. WE WILL NOT AGAIN FACTOR CNET.COM "REVIEWS" INTO OUR PURCHASING DECISIONS.The only reason this wasn't a complete waste of money for us is that we learned never to trust "reviews" from cnet.com for a very small price (about $150) so our future decisions, especially on big-dollar purchases won't be fouled up by their sales ads disguised as objective information.
I ordered two of these voltage regulators. The first one I opened had the top half of the case broken on one side so it would flop open but it seemed to work. The second one sounded like it was full of rocks. Parts were obviously broken inside. I requested two new ones. They quickly shipped out one to me, with return shipping covered which was great because these things are heavy. The new one had its lights come on telling me there was a voltage problem. The other one I received plugged into the same outlet said the power was fine. Two multimeters showed 118 VAC so it looked to be stable. I sent requests to swap these out but never heard back. This was a deal at the time of purchase but these are available for the same price a plenty of places now. I'd like to get my money back and just buy from somebody else. They must have gotten a damaged lot of this product.
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.
Unfortunately, the reviews below are spot on... I have the same complaint for the SMC2804WBRP-G -- the print server does not work well (I bought it for the print server). Per the recommendation below, I changed the Idle Time Out to 0 (in the SMC SYSTEM Password Settings page). Some improvement printing to my HP LaserJet, though inconsistent and it depends on the size/complexity of the file. The print server is VERY, VERY slow, hence the time out issue. The router will suddenly drop the internet connection sometimes when trying to print. Annoying. Customer service is quick to answer, helpful, though sometimes it is a challenge to effectively understand each other.
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 bought this modem to overcome terrible phone lines made worse by constant construction and HOW this modem made the top of a multi-unit comparison I'll never know. Since the day I installed it it's been non-stop frustration.Even as late as 2002 the XP drivers for the modem--online or not--cause more trouble than they solve. Even at the highest speeds I can connect with, all I usually get are &quot;Cannot Find Server&quot; screens because of the transmission lag, despite Zoom's highly touted increase in speed with USB. 33,600 is somehow slower than 2,400 and there's just no excuse for that.It's difficulty with XP is only surpseed by its obnoxious tech support whose sole piece of advice is always &quot;reboot your computer,&quot; who are easily some of the rudest tech support operatives I've ever encountered. The whole experience with it has been far far more trouble than it's worth.My recommendation is to avoid this product as if your life depended on it. If Zoom is your only recourse to solving connection difficulties, you're better off without the Internet in your life at all.
This unit proves the old saying, "You get what you pay for". It only lasted 3 months before the sound starting coming and going and by 5 months the sound was gone. My son bought one too, and his is also on the frits and is only 6 months old. No more CyberHome for me at any price.
Floppy drive is noisy, 3 out of 5 times it reports floppy needs to be formatted, disk will read OK in old laptop.
Honestly, I don't like it. Sorry but save your money on this one particular model. Just being HONEST! Maybe ONLY this particular model, I must add. I've owned several other Uniden CB Radios (plus two different UNIDEN VHF radios for my boat, one fixed and one portable) and enjoyed their features, simple and honest design, the GREAT SQUELCHES they have and more. Right now, I have a different UNIDEN CB 'model' in my F-150 pick-up and it is absolutely GREAT! I think I did a review on that one a couple years ago. This one I have here...The squelch has to be turned 98% full turn before it works. Then, it is apparently 99% FULL ON. So, it's either 100% loud garbly HISShSShSshshsSShSShSShsss... so I can catch/receive weaker signals or it's "Nut'n'Honey!" No gray area here. Of course, I didn't find all that out until AFTER I paid (My Bad) a stereo installer location while they were already wiring in my 5-Channel HIGH POWER Amplifier and newly purchased 10" JL Subwoofer in my ol' '99 Motor Home...He said to me "Yeah, we'll install & tune it for 'just' $25 more while we're working on your amp & Sub Woofer installation..." Hey, for me it was an OK deal. Anyway, after I leave, I start to use it and that's when I found the Squelch problem. Now, because of that, I hardly turn it on any more. Unless I'm in "convoy" with others and the signals between rigs are very close, enough so that their CB signal breaks thru the strong squelch on this particular unit. Sometimes. I many times think I should have turned it back to the manufacturer but after paying to have it installed, and because I'm "Differently Abled" and physically can't do it myself like the goof ol' days, I would have to pay to have it re-installed again, plus shipping to return this crappy unit, I just racked it up as a loss and didn't notify the company, one for the record. But, I'll be rethinking brands on my next personal communications equipment needs.....and who builds them. My thought is, what with EVERYTHING being built in some "Asian" nation, "Lowest Production Price" usually gets the bid on building these things. I think this because this particular radio certainly didn't get built in the same "Asian" Assembly Line manufacturing plant as my other UNIDENS! Nope, couldn't be, could it? PLEASE KNOW, I have had great success with many prior Uniden purchases and their performance too....Just not this one! Don't buy it...Buy another UNIDEN Model...I mean that! Hhmmmmm...Unless they "changed all their models to this "new" factory...???" Ohhhh NoooOOOOooooo...
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!
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 bought this with a hope of good results, however it has absolutely terrible sound quality. Do not waste your money.
I've used other cassette adapters and they worked fine, but the sound quality for this product was terrible right out of the box. Only one stereo channel worked and the sound was quite garbled. Choose a different product.
It was good while it lasted - really good, in fact. All 7 hubs were in use, with no issue about speed. Then one day, my computer (windows 7 desktop) didn't recognize my scanner and my wireless keyboard and mouse became unresponsive. I diagnosed the problem after realizing it couldn't see my USB key either. All in all, a disappointing experience.
I purchased Plextor for what I thought was a quality product. However, now after about 18 months of not very heavy use it has failed (I can no longer burn a DVD). So, while it worked better than a previous SONY DVD writer (it never burned a single DVD) the Plextor has not lived up to my expectations. So I cannot recommend it.
The idea certainly makes sense - but the execution is quite poor. The black plastic they use for the side and roof flaps are a glossy plastic. The screen protector - while welcome, is again glossy. All parts should be matte finish so as to not introduce even MORE glare. Completely useless.
I bought this camera in December of 2005 for a family gift. After reading all the reviews on this and other cameras, I was very excited about having a camera that would take great pictures, per the reviews. Oh...it does take good pictures...but I can not get the pictures off the camera. From the very first, we had problems with the software, which is a real pain to get to work right. I transfered 4 pictures to my computer and those are the last pictures we have been able to get off the camera. We even installed the software to another computer and it still won't work. First it identifies the camera, then it says "camera can't be found". Since the camera seems to working properly, it now appears that the USB cable is bad. I have contacted Kodak, furnished them my receipt, and requested a new cable. They advise that there is not a problem with the cable and....get this...the cable is NOT covered by the warranty. If I want, they will be happy to ship me another, once I pay [...]. So, either I buy another cable...which at this date is only 6 months old and never worked properly to start with...or purchase another camera. I now have a camera that takes great pictures but does me no good. If you are thinking about buying this camera....think long and hard. It's not worth the money and Kodak does not stand behind their product. This is the last Kodak product I will buy.
Unlike other folks with an unfavorable view, I didn't have any real problems installing the Olympus software and connecting the recorder to my laptop -- and this despite running an XP variant that produced a fail for some other reviewers. If this device will work at all for you, I suspect, the main trick is firstly to plug into the USB port and then run the software. Thereafter, if the software runs properly and you yourself are the least computer savvy, you'll work out the rest within a minute.No, my problem is that the actual physical device interface and the instructions accompanying it are lacking. As others note, you don't get much in the way of a manual/instruction, and what you do get only covers running the recorder in conjunction with your PC -- as above -- and starts with the heading 'The feature of the Digital Wave Player.' In other words, it's rushed, ill-thought-through copy by somebody in China with imperfect English skills.No big deal, maybe, because I could work that part out. What I couldn't get easily was the actual physical device. I work as a tech/science journalist and 18 months ago I picked up one of these things on the way to the airport and a trip to interview somebody. Once I'd got my boarding pass, I had fifteen minutes to play around with the recorder. The physical interface of a consumer device like this should be intuitive, especially when Olympus supplies no instructions on that side of things. Nevertheless, I struggled all that time just to set the time on the device. Then, I arrived at no explanation and/or got no results with the index function. Finally, although I could record sound and then stop the recording in tests, when I did my actual interview, I found afterwards that the device had simply turned off/failed to save after about thirty seconds into what would be a two-hour interview.Fortunately, I also ran two tape cassette machines. But I've no explanation of why the device failed, how its index function works (or doesn't), and what exactly I did to set the time. Even if I'm an idiot -- and if I am, how come I got the USB connection, software and file downloading working immediately? -- a consumer device like this should be idiot-proof, especially when no instructions are supplied. Or maybe it wasn't just a matter of me and the interface design, but rather the unit I had was a lemon. Either way, Olympus gets a failing grade from me for this recorder.
Opteka HD 58mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray IR Filter is useless because it does not allow any light, not even direct sun light, to filter through it. I have assumed that I received a faulty lens and will attempt to exchange it.
I purchased the 120GB USB Firewire at the end of Oct '03 for storing video clips. I had a problem at first getting my iMac to recognize the drive but other than that it was fine until 2 weeks ago when I turned it on and it made a terrible clicking sound. I tried disk warrior to no avail. In the meantime, I tried calling and emailing Acomdata tech support and no one would respond. Finally, 10 days later reached a human being at the firm and refused to get off the phone until I spoke to a a live person in tech support. They said to me that the data is probably lost but offered to look at the HD. Although I can ultimately restore my data from tapes, I still lost hours of work, never mind the frustration of trying to reach this company. I don't trust them and suspect that the reason I couldn't get a response out of them is because they are responding to other irate customers!
I've had this mouse for about 6 months. Everything was smooth sailing until a last week, when the scroll wheel broke. It was probably to be expected; I use the computer a LOT. Those things aren't exactly made of steel so it's not surprising they would break after a lot of use. But it's disappointing nonetheless. I have to use a mouse and click on the scroll bar or use the arrow keys now, it's kind of frustrating.As for the ergonomic feel and comfort, it's great. It fits very well in my hand, it's easy to move around, and I have not had a single problem with syncing or glitches. It is very accurate and works flawlessly on flat surfaces.The battery life, however, isn't too great. But I use the computer for about 5+ hours a day, so again I could be the exception. I have to change the battery every 2-3 weeks, which isn't terrible but a little bit of a hassle considering you don't have to worry about anything with wired mice.So if you don't use your computer a whole lot, go right ahead and buy this. The mouse feels great and the battery life is decent. It is really convenient to use and easily portable. If, however, you are a computer addict, you might want to find something more durable and with better battery life.
I got a tube (almost empty) with a bit of greasy water in the bottom. If this was ever a paste it broke down a long time ago. Stay Away!
This is my second Logitech Harmony remote in 3 years and just like the first one, this one also just stopped working one day. I do have to admit that Logitech's customer service is much worse in 2010 than it was in 2008 when my last Logitech Harmony failed. I had to call 3 numbers just to hit a dead end.I need a universal remote, that's a given. I was willing to deal with Logitech's unintuitive remote programing set-up because I learned it well over the years, but don't let that fool you it is still truly awful when you first use it. But how many more of these will I buy just to have them break in two years.To sum it up* Poor set-up wizard* Terrible build quality* Horrible customer service
i had already cta and dlo products and this griffin seemed to be looking nice, but the radio transmitting quality is the worst ever!my dlo was the best it even transmitted on the street to other cars! the griffin doesn't get any sound in in the radio when i move the thing closer to the radio antenna. didn't have time to exchange it so lost money sits in the drawer and waits to be thrown away or passed on...
I purchased this cable based on positive reviews from others who had bought it here. Unfortunately, my experience with the cable was unsatisfactory.I bought the cable to connect an Xbox to a Samsung LCD TV which has two component inputs. I tried the cable on both inputs, and in all three modes (480p, 720p, 1080i). In all cases, I saw severe ghosting.I ended up purchasing a different cable from an auction seller, and it worked flawlessly - therefore I feel confident in saying that the cable I received was defective.Very disappointing, I was looking forward to being able to use the digital audio output connection too.
This product was set up using the "wizard" It would work well for a few minutes & then die.I called D link & spoke with service dept for 45 min , changing speed of the modem,IP addresses etc. When it was done it didn't work at all. I was given a case # & told to call back unfortunately I was out of time to help them with product development. This unit is a huge piece of junk,avoid like the plague.
[December 2000]I really like these headphones. I also tried the Sony RF950-RK, which is in a comparable price range.What I liked about Sony: longer battery life (15 hr instead of 6 hr); there's a stand on which you can hang your headphones; there's an auto on-off feature that saves battery life.What I didn't like about Sony: you have to take the batteries out and put them into a recharger unit (I was expecting to just hang the headphones on the stand and have them recharge, like the Palm Pilots do in their cradles); when I tilt my head forward (at my desk, since I use these at work), they slide off.What I like about Advent: the sound is slightly better; the battery recharging is easy (plug it in and it recharges); they are more comfortable than the Sonys.What I didn't like about Advent: there's no recharging stand; the tuning knob is in a really bad place (where you'd put your hands when you're putting the headphones on).I didn't really care about the range, because I'm really only using them in the same room. One thing to be aware of: the Advent instruction manual (which nobody reads) says you should plug them into the LINE OUT and not the SPEAKER OUT port. The line out has a much stronger signal (unless you turn up the volume on the sound source). There's also an adjustment knob you're supposed to use to get the signal strength up to the right level. Before I did these two things, I got a lot of noise. After I read the instructions and set up a strong signal, I had almost no noise.Overall I really love them. I can listen to music really loud without bothering my officemate, and they're comfortable enough to wear all day without trouble.[December 2003]I no longer use these headphones for day to day use. After about six months, I got too annoyed with the sound fading in and out, the increasing amount of hiss, and the random loss of stereo signal. I'm back to using regular wired headphones, this time spending only $18 on an Aiwa pair that I like. I still use the Advent wireless headphones for occasional TV viewing (where sound quality is not so important), but I wouldn't recommend them.
I tried to hook my DVD player and DVR up to my receiver using this product. When I just have the DVR working, the sound is good, but when I put the DVD player on I get nothing. So, no, this piece doesn't work for hooking up multiple components.
The menus were always hard to navigate, but at least I could use it as a USB storage device. Now, the player will not turn on at all. I've contacted the company, so hopefully I'll get a response.
When it arrived, it was rattling. My other lens filters did not rattle. I put it on and it still rattles, and the lens cap can't fit properly into the filter. I'm quite disappointed in the product and will be purchasing a different brand of filter for my lens.
I purchased the WRV54G because of the VPN features. I thought that it would be as reliable as the WRT54G, which I was upgrading from.Unfortunately, this router is pretty flakey. Some problems I've had with it include frequently dropped VPN connections. It will be working one minute, then the next, the connection is lost. (To fix it, I had to remotely log onto my work's router and disconnect/reconnect the VPN tunnel.)In addition to this, it seems to require frequent reboots. The internet connection will just be dropped (and this is not related to the VPN disconnection problem.) I will be able to ping the router, but cannot open the http configuration screen. Therefore I am forced to manually turn it off/on. Such a hassle, as the router is located downstairs.We had purchased two of these -- one for me, and one for work. They were having just as much trouble as I was. The one at work has subsequently been replaced by the Linksys RV802 and no more problems on their end. FWIW, it's now being used as an expensive WAP.The product description is very impressive, which is why I bought it, but I cannot recommend this product. It is just too unreliable.
Worked for about the first 30 minutes, and then stopped working. At first I thought it was my laptop or my TV but after testing this cable with several TV's it's definately the cable.
The general reviews for this device were positive and I read that Corsair flash drives were some of the best so I bought one back in November to use for my Xbox 360. It worked great until January when my data became corrupted and I had to reformat the drive. It started working again until a couple of weeks ago. This time, however, the device simply ceased working. I thought maybe it got corrupted again but when I plugged it into my computer it wouldn't register on it either. I tested plugging the device into my computer several times to make sure that it was not being recognized and sure enough, the flash drive wasn't recognized. As far as I'm concerned, this product is a piece of junk and I would HIGHLY recommend you avoid purchasing it. I hope this flash drive was a fluke but it seems like it's more of a trend.
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
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).
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.
I have owned this product for about 3 years. It is very inflexible as it requires unrestricted line of sight to work. The sound quality is poor. It has been unreliably. Two transmitter have gone out. The customer service is great but costly - It breaks often and the replacement and maintenence parts (ear plugs, batteries) are expensive. There are much better choices.
This pad is slightly more grippy than the stock Timbuk2 shoulder pad. It is at its best with a heavy load as the extra weight will cause it to mold to your shoulder. Without a heavy load it's too stiff and sits on top of your shoulder, causing light loads to dig in. A good design compromise would be to cut the foam into small sections so it will warp around the shoulder with both light and heavy loads. So I remove it when my bag is fairly light.1/18/20013 Update: Most of the grippy texture wore smooth after a few months of moderate use, making it as slippery as the stock pad. You might want to consider a Manhattan Portage or Crumpler shoulder pad. Both have more durable grip surfaces and are designed better. I deducted a couple stars since this pad is not very durable or grippy. The Timbuk2 bags are great but the shoulder pads need to go back to the drawing board.
Purchased locally. I figured if any issues I would return.I had my player with me. (Creative Zen Vision:M)Plugged in, found an empty frequency, tried to set the unit. Unit would not set! -/+ buttons didn't work.Also, if you have a somewhat large hand, you won't find this an easy unit to set.Returned within 20 minutes to the store where purchased. Didn't bother with trying another. Monster need better quality control.
I picked up this book by chance at the library, and based on the summary, I thought it was going to be a great book. It was a slow starter, but I did develop and attachment to the characters and the plot was very intriguing. It grew boring in certain spots and I would actually skip a few pages ahead in the book until I found something a little more exciting. I was really looking forward to the ending to find out "who done it", and have never been so disappointed in my life. The books end very abruptly and I really thought I had missed something. I went back and read over the last couple of pages again to make sure but there is no closure to the plot. The ending was exasperating and I am angry I wasted my time reading this book.
It did solve the hum but the down side was I cannot get any signal to the cable box.I have been having this "voltage in the coax" issue for years Comcast has been out (5 times) they could not fix it.The signal was good when tested by the tech before the isolator but once installed it cut the signal to a point where the cable box will not pick up any signal.Anyone have any other suggestions on how to get rid of the voltage present in the cable?Thanks
it's very slick, tiny, nice looking player (bought it for $43 in local WalMart).It plays all media I tried. And all formats. Though some SVCDs showed slight A/V-asynch (on other players these disks are fine).As to the DVD - very good player. But make sure you stick to the one system (NTSC or PAL), or buy yourself multi-system TV. Cause this player can NOT handle PAL&lt;-&gt;NTSC conversion.I tried several PAL DVDs (multi-zone disks) to watch on my NTSC TV. The result was horrible :(Instead of interpolation, it just skips every 6th line (you can imagine how straight lines look like).And it can not handle anamorphic PAL DVDs, image is stretched vertically.One has to have PAL TV to watch PAL DVDs, I believe.Other than that it's a good player (for $43 :)
I was buying this cable to try to connect two computers! It did not work that way. Further research that you can't do that. It is against the USB specs. So it has to be a computer and a peripheral but I never found a peripheral that has male-connector! Can anyone show me one?Why did they create such cable in the first place?
I bought this product before a long road trip. I connected it to my iPod to play MP3's along the way. The sound quality is horrible! The static was either hissing in the background or overpowering. I never found a frequency that did not have static. Also, the music sounded like it was being played in a cavern through the wall. It was muted and echoing. I returned it as soon as I got back from my trip. Not worth the money.
This case does NOT hold an S5 IS camera. It is way too small and it cannot be closed or pushed in no matter how hard you try. Unfortunately, I received it the night before I left on a trip and just threw it in my suitcase. After arriving at my destination and opening it, putting the plastic packaging in the hotel wastebasket, I discovered it did not fit, but the trash had been removed. I can't even return it for a refund now.
Others rave about the 880. They must not have complicated AV systems. The first fault is that in comes with version software 4.4 when 7.2 is the latest. The remote is programed on line and Logitech's site is slow. I have a 7 input HD tv and 7 input stereo with many sound options, a media center, DVD, VHS and CD jukebox. Today I spent 6 hours trying to program it and only got it to partially work. So it's on it's way back to Amazon. In summation: don't buy this remote. I'm staying with the excellent TVIO remote and the Sony AV remote.
This card worked fine for 2 weeks in my Canon S45. I was able to take an increased amount of pictures and movies. Speed was very good. Then after taking 61 pictures and 2 movies at a party I got download errors on several files. Luckily I got all but 2 pictures downloaded. When I reviewed the images using the camera I got CF Errors on several images. I deleted these images and still got CF errors when trying to display the next images. Something went terribly wrong with the card. I formatted it and took several pictures. I would still get CF errors. I am using the 32MB card that came with the camera with no problems at all. I am now considering the Lexar 24x card or the new 40x card due out this month. I bought a 128MB Viking card for my son and he is having no problems with it at this time. I guess I just got a bad one.
It should not matter how good they are, $500 for headphones that cost twice as much iphone 3g is a complete waste of money. If you make a million a year or more, I could see spending that on these, but thats it, and to top it off they are not even wireless.
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.
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.
I got this item for my birthday just after Christmas and was really excited to get it up and running. i was immidiatly disappointed for inside the box there was no software and no manual. I was able to use the iomega website to get music loaded, now take it to the gym for a good workout. However, I could not get the thing to run off of the battery. The battery will not take a charge apparently. It is difficult to tell since there is no icon on the screen telling you that the thing is hooked up at all, or how much charge is in the battery. This item seems to be a complete bust, too bad, it had tons of promise. Try to avoid buying one.
Kodak has completely discontinued all support of Easyshare products, which include this printer dock.What that means is you cannot download the driver anymore from Kodak!!!What that means, is that if you buy this, and use the install disk, its still going to try to retrieve the driver from Kodak, who doesn't have it available anymore, so the install is going to fail, it won't install any drivers, and you can't print from this dock!!!Also, unless you have an OLD Kodak digital camera a new camera connected via the USB port on the dock WILL NOT WORK!!!
My wife wanted an ultracompact for business travel. We had heard great things about the VAIO line. However, this computer is unbearably slow. Simple tasks, ie working in Outlook, take far too long to process. Boot time averages 5 minutes. I'm not sure if the problem lies with the processor or is related to RAM (comes with 1 GB), but Vista does not function well with these specs. The computer sounds like it's constantly in overdrive. I imagine this computer would perform much better with XP. It is a beautiful ultracompact but the poor performance is unacceptable for a $2000+ computer.
I have this product and it will not work with the Vista on my new desktop.
We're Linksys lovers...if Linksys makes it we have it. We bought some of these to give our IP phones some freedom. My guys carry actual phone system IP phones on the road so we can have a full on office wherever they are. These didn't work good, the little Linksys black box without external antenna works great. Go for that 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!
The minute I took the monopod out of cover it broke. The mounting head fell apart from the leg. The glue they use is very bad. I didn't return the product because I think the replacement would be the same quality and it was not worth the affords. I just fixed it myself.
I have had this hair dryer for 6 months and I hate it. It has little blowing power and sometimes quits because it overheats before I finish my hair. Most of the time I drag out my old dryer from the drawer.
The headphones have good sound and the buds themselves fit into the ear well. The problem is with the ear pieces that fit over the ears. They fit either my wife or me. They evidently were designed by an engineer with big ears.
This burner just stopped working one day. I was very disappointed after being so excited about backing up my dvd movies. What can I say? Can I trust HP burners again? Looks like I will have to fork over another x amount of $$ to replace? Ordering online? Well, only if I can get a warrenty.
Considering this is a laptop computer, it's VERY fragile. When it worked, it was fine; however, it quickly broke down, and because Sharp won't sell parts directly to the public, you have to send the computer in to a service center where you pay an arm and a leg for a simple repair.First, I would NOT recommend this computer. Second, I wouldn't recommend purchasing a Sharp product which you expect to last more than the warranty period.
it is not white, and the clip that came with it is cheap and broke. look else where for a monopod, i am disappointed
Nobody said you need a reciever stereo to work it! I do not have my stereo system hooked up to my TV! I thought it had a speaker or it could be hooked up back to your TV.
It works, but there has to be something better.It does, mostly, navigate from one place to another. It is VERY interstate-centric. It's algorithm apparently has a strong penalty function for roads that are not limited access highways, so it pretty strongly steers you toward interstates and away from surface streets that might well be more desirable paths. On the other hand, it doesn't seem to punish routes through high traffic areas. It will run you through the middle of a busy city instead of taking the bypass even though the distances are nearly equal.It's very hard to specify that you don't want to go the way it says. You have to find a point on the alternate route in order to force it to go the other way. Simple things, like specifying a city along the desired route, don't really work well. Example, from my home to a place 1000 miles away that I often want to go to, there are two nearly equal ways to get there. It picks the one I don't like by default. Telling it to go the other way isn't easy. If I tell it to go through a particular city it will try to run me off the highway and down to city hall. The only way to do it is to zoom in on a particular stretch of highway and put a way point exactly on the highway.A very stupid thing about it is that it doesn't handle time zones. This device can't. That's really, really dumb. If I tell it I have to be in Chicago by 3 pm, it doesn't have sense enough to correct for the time zone change. It's going to put me in Chicago at 3 p.m. in whatever time it's set to now. If there are two things a GPS unit knows it's where it is and what time it is. From that it should be able to figure out the local time. It also should have no trouble figuring out the time at your destination. The fact that this one can't makes me want to chuck it out the window.The internal battery lasts about six months before it croaks, and it's not replaceable without sending the thing back to the factory. Terrible.It is pretty good at re-routing you if you ignore it, e.g. it tells you to turn right and you miss the turn, it does a good job of creating a new route based on your new position. I just wish it had a "stand down" control, so I could tell it to chill out when I pull off the road to get a bite to eat. I don't want to turn it off, I still value the map, I just want it to shut up for a bit.
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE PRODUCT - this product did not for us at all as it should have - the picture was horrible - as in it made the video signal turn everything into a purple hue and the audio was garbled. I really feel we were ripped off from this product. We tried to use 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. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I had a version of this same keyboard that I bought in 2007. It worked great for 3 years. The new version is nothing like the original one. Adesso has really decided to go for lower quality. This new keyboard has many problems:1. There is no control key on the right hand side.2. The new chipset used by Adesso does not allow keys on the keyboard to be remapped by Windows. Because of the way they combine information from the touchpad and the keyboard over a single USB interface, they cannot support key remapping. The old keyboard did not have this problem.3. The keys do not push cleanly making typing awkward.4. The product feels cheaply made.5. While using this keyboard, my PC would freeze several times a day. I did not have this problem before using the keyboard, and after I stopped using the keyboard, I did not have this problem.
I am using my Harmony 880 to control a bedroom set-up composed of circa 2005 - 2006 components, all of which were recognized by the Harmony software. The remote cannot change the input on my tv by itself from the activity selector, because selecting the correct input requires one to press the right arrow button instead of the select button. This makes the activity buttons insufficient to get me to any activity. I have to go into the tv device and manually set the input.There also is no dedicated button for accessing recorded content on a dvr, so I have to go into that device's menu as well to get a program to playback. No big deal, unless I want to change the volume. I set up the remote to turn volume up or down on the tv when those buttons are pressed, but, it turns out, once you go into the dvr device menus, the remote forgets that you are using the dvr with speakers that are controlled through a different device. So, back into the tv I go. Until it's time to change the channel.This device has been discontinued, but there are still plenty of them out there. I recommend you buy something newer with a dedicated dvr button.
I bought this for a trip to Italy. My wife used it with her blow dryer for the first time and after about three minutes it died. For five days we thought it was her blow dryer. My wife was on the verge of trashing her dryer. We found out later that it was the adapter and not her dryer. We bought a really cheap adapter for two euros and she was able to use her blow dryer with out a problem for the rest of the trip. Since we took the instructions with us, and followed everything it said, I'm hoping we can return the product. We also double checked to make sure that the voltage on the dryer was set correctly.I wouldn't waste my time or money on this product.
Product only works with very very short cables. Too much signal loss with cables longer than 2.5ft. Was not able to use the adapter sucessfully. Also will not work as a combiner unless 1 of the inputs is completely off, and of course the cables are very very short.
I am a long time Fuji fan, starting with a 35mm film camera. My next camera was a FinePix 2300, which served me well and with which I have taken over 11,000 photos. Looking for something a little better, I next purchased an A310. This camera has never given me the sharp and clear pictures that I get with the 2300, and I have never been happy with the camera. I love the little xD picture cards and I really like the cradle, but I sure do not like the camera. At the present time the A310 is retired and I am using the 2300.Bob GussmanHouston and Costa Rica
This JWIN portable player has enough functions to appease the average user but sound quality is very poor. It has a base boost switch but this accomplishes virtually nothing - changing the sound from totally tinny to less tinny. And watch out for the tape eating monster!! Four weeks into it, and it chewed up a couple of my cassette tapes, and is skipping and jumping on the CD's. Junk.Jwin Jxcd472 Portable Cd/Mp3 Player/recorder With Am/Fm Radio
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.
The Nextar GPS looks great, has a rechargeable battery, blah, blah... but when it comes down to actually working it sucks. The 1.6million points of interest is drastically behind any other GPS unit on the market. If you dont mind following a route only to find that the map is at least 2 years out dated and the road is actually closed, then you'll love it. There have been many times that I've come to a bridge or road that has been around for 3 years+, but it doesn't show up on the map. No new home addresses are being added, and at the rate that they're being built... those of us that already got suckered into buying a Nextar are out of luck since they haven't and according to customer service, don't plan to offer any map updates at this time. Sometimes it takes the unit 5 or 10 minutes to figure out where I am, which is pretty inconvienent when it's time to leave and I don't have any clue which way to start heading while the unit sits there being usless. Thanks a lot Nextar for taking my $400 then leaving us high and dry without customer service or updates. I will never in my life buy a product from them again. It's become obosolete very quickly.
All HDMI cables are not equal. I did not realize that when I purchased this cable. The listing for this cable does not adequately describe this cable type so that you know this cable is not the newest version of an HDMI cable. You will notice that some rank this cable high and some rank this cable low. The ones that have ranked this cable low, are likely to have needed a high speed HDMI cable. So, this cable is economically priced (for a reason), just make sure it meets your needs. Find out more about HDMI cable types at HDMI(dot)ORG.
I have another pair of Sennheisers (PX100) and I love them. Wear them all day at work. I wanted another pair for the gym and bought these even though they're super-green. The worst part is the curly cable that keeps getting tangled. So annoying. None of the adapters made them fit my ear, and after 30 min they start to hurt. Sound quality was okay, but not as good as my other pair. Overall, I'm not that impressed and wouldn't recommend them.
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 .
I purchased this unit back in 2004 and now only 2 speakers.........the front left and right work. My next unit will definitely not be a Panasonic!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wasted my hard-earned money on this equipment.
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.
you can only film in the daylight or a very well lit room, do not like it at all and it was gift for xmas that was given to someone whom complains all the time about how bad it is............
The overwhelming 5 star reviews is what helped me decide to choose this trimmer. But it's so not worth the price. It does work on trimming hair that is more than a quarter of an inch, but if you are looking for a closer trim - this item is not for you.Positives - its sleek, and very quiet.
The wrist pad is tooo hard for me to use. I feel like I have large bruises on all contact points when using this wrist pad. I don't find the flat wrist pad ergonomic at all since there are no contours to provide the desired relief. If you have already had nerve issues I do not recommend this one.
The egg shaped case is made very well but too big for earphones. Koss makes good products. It would be nice to see a more compact case for their earphones.
I bought the Sony Walkman (CD/a.m., f.m. tuner)in pink. A hard color to find in my area. It worked for a few weeks, so I wrote a very nice review about Etronics, the company that sells the item on Amazon. Needless to say I removed the review when the CD just stopped working. I sent an email to Etronics to inform them about the problem. They told me it was not their responsibility, and gave me a phone number for Sony.I felt like they really passed the buck on me. Still waiting for some response from Sony! Never had a problem with any other seller on Amazon!!I really feel as if I have wasted my money and considerable time with Etronics...
So, the image for this ribbon is not the one that this company is referring to; I wanted a Black and Red ribbon I was shipped a Black one. I tried to use the black one... it's dry and does not type well at all. For something so cheep I hate going through the process of returning it. I got shafted on this deal; I would not even try to order with them.
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.
Bought this for a gift. Extremely hard to open. At times almost impossible. I would have given it a one except that it does protect the cigars - you just can't get to them!
i got this to have at our home for our grandson but it came with no remote although the box stated one was included plus it didn't seem to work in our home with our cable service and after calling customer service several times and only getting voice mail.....i felt it might be a sign that this product was a lemon and i'd better cut my loses and return it! it may just have been the ONE that i received but it didn't seem like an American made high quality item. Again it may only have been ONE lemon and the rest may all be super....but i'm only commenting on my experience so you can weigh your decision to buy or not on that. =D
Never got my item, the packaging came but the actual filter was not there. What a waste of time and money!!!
I bought this mouse for my work laptop which I primarily use at my office. I was very excited about the side scrolling feature since I look at very large spreadsheets on a regular basis. What I discovered was the software that comes with the mouse conflicts with my touchpad. I talked to customer service and there doesn't seem to be a resolution to the problem. Now I am using it with my home computer and I have found that the side scrolling is a little slow to be useful. Overall the feeling, buttons, and precision are very good, but the two selling points (side scrolling and wireless) didn't work for me.
This is a link from the Coby website. Mine does not 'spin up' so can't read disks after 2 months of ownership and maybe 15 hours of use."To obtain warranty replacement, return the product freight prepaid to the address below within the duration of the warranty. Please enclose the product, copy of receipt, detailed description of the problem and a money order in the monetary amount found on your warranty card. The money order should be made out to COBY ELECTRONICS and covers the cost of return shipping and handling."They want me to pay a HANDLING fee on top of return postage- and maybe more if they determine that I somehow caused the problem.Forget this company. Bad Coby, Bad!
I don't know what lense or video camera they used to make the promotional videos but I believe that it was the Flip High Definition which wasn't offered by Amazon at the time that I bought the Flip Ultra.Unlike the fantastic shots of the fireworks in the promotionals,The videos that I'm getting are grainy andany movement (especially of mouths)further than about ten feet is distorted.The picture and sound quality within about eight feet is good.I bought because of the video presentations made in the ads; in my opinion it was a bait and switch.
I loved it while it worked... but it only lasted 6 months. If you get it, be sure to get some additional protection as the 90 warranty is insufficient.
I bought this product when it was fresh off the line, mainly for the cheap memory expansion that it offered with the zip disks. I am a high school student so of course I took it to school, to listen to on the bus or where ever. I don't know what caused it but after about two months of using this product the battery life greatly lowered. It lowered to about 1-2 hours before it needed recharging again. It's a great product otherwise but the fact that the irreplacable batteries go bad after only a few months is a big dissapointement for me. I recomend not buying this product simply for the decrease in battery life.
At this point in time, DVD recorders are rarely priced below $100. I received this one for Chistmas - my husband bought it and when I saw the unfamiliar brand name I had a skeptical gut feeling. We tested it by recording about five minutes of a TV show and it worked fine, then we set it to do a timed recording later that night and though the digital readout indicated it was "recording", the disc was unplayable, even in our Sony DVD player. Tonight I attempted to do an on-the-spot recording of a two-hour program and once again the digital readout indicated the machine was "recording." Once again the disc was unreadable.What's worse - and very frustrating - is the onscreen commands were very confusing and the basic operation wasn't very user friendly. And the remote - what's the deal with that? I'd have to point it at exactly the right spot for it to work. I'd have better luck with it right next to the recorder.Tomorrow is the last day for me to return it according to my receipt - I'm just narrowly making the deadline! In my opinion it's better to pay a little more for a trusted brand - at least do a bit of research on consumer/expert product reviews. Avoid this product!
The emap itself is a great product-easy to use and very intuitive. The problem I encountered was the quality of the maps on the metro guide. It's important to note as the built in maps don't have the detail I was looking for. I found other map programs to be considerably more accurate. If the maps were as good as some of the others, I would rate this a 5. One other problemn is the connector. I could see where it could be easily broken and is hard to attach. They could have done a far better job on that.
I bought this about two weeks ago, and I have yet to get it to work. I have two XPs, a 95 and two 98SEs and this sorry excuse for a peripheral cannot be read from ANY of these machines via USB. I even downloaded the latest driver from the lexar website. Actually, I say 'latest', but I should perhaps have said 'last'... for if you try and find this reader on their products page, it isn't to be found... why? Because it has been discontinued, that's why.God only knows if this thing EVER worked (certainly, there were +ve reviews available), but I can only give my recommendation to give this thing a W-I-D-E berth and to spend your cash on a better manufacturer instead. I am very disappointed... it wasn't very expensive, and I certainly did not buy the cheapest, but I expected better things from Lexar...
BUYER BEWARE Purchased this CommandMic and when I connected it to my base radio on my boat it did not work. I called ICOM and they advised that it is most likely the base radio as they never have problems with the CommandMics. I took both in to ICOM to see what the problem was. Three weeks later ICOM advided that it was the CommandMic and not my base radio and they charged me $61 dollars to repair. I was sold a defective product that did not work at all. It is too late for me to put in a claim with amazon because the process took so long to. BUYER BEWARE
I have purchased two of these, and will not buy another. They have a fatal design flaw that makes them stop working after several months. The cord, which is so convenient and thin, and which wraps so neatly around the mouse, either pulls out of the USB connector or breaks internally at the point where it bends sharply. Somebody who does not wrap and unwrap the cord to use the mouse will probably never have this problem, but for a user who needs to pack the mouse away and unpack it frequently, this design issue is fatal. If you need a mouse that's truly portable, don't buy this one. Get a small Dell mouse with a permanent cord. They are a little bigger, but they only cost $7 at discount outlets, and they will last.
I had another not retractable cord which didn't give me any issues. This one however, seems to be very particular. It will work as long as there is no sideways pressure on the chord. but if the player is situated so that the chord is being pushed slightly to one side it does not make a good connection. This may be partly due to my player, but the chord I had before worked fine.
Bad quality image - for the price you get someting better from other brand.Really disapointed and very cheap cameraSorry but I regret
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.
i bought the micro soft points and typed the code into my xbox but it says code invalid. what should i do to make it work?
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 put it in,it says 20sec,skip to track 4,1-2sec it says it's done cleaned cd/ malfunction or what? 1-2 sec is not 20 sec seem impossible.anyone else experience this- confused
I have had nothing but problems with this card. The only piece of hardware in my machine that DOES NOT WORK. It will randomly lock up your machine. As for support, good luck. You might as well ask a monkey to help you. Don't believe me? Check out Pinnacle's forum for yourself.
I had this DVD player for maybe a month at best and one day i go to watch a dvd and nothing happens, keep in mind that i take care of my equipment with the utmost pride so therefore it had nothing to do with my "misuse" or "handling" of the player. It was kept in its own spot, dust free, with plenty of air circulation. Another thing, WHEN it worked it was not a 1080p upconverting player, nor was it compatible with Bravia Sync, which I wanted badly since I have a 1080p 40" Sony Bravia HDTV. I am very disappointed.0 stars.
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.
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 this item hoping to use it on a long trip. The problem was that it couldn't hold the player level and steady between the two fron seats, especially if the front seats were adjusted and were different heights. It just didn't function well enough to watch movies.
I have mine broke down 3 times. Twice before Netgear replaced it for &quot;free&quot;, since it still under warranty. But each time they charge $10-12 for shipping. At this rate I could have bought a new one instead of putting up with the inconvenience. I think this box is very sensitive to power on/off cycles. It broke first time during the east coast power outage.
***DON'T BE FOOLED BY BY POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE OWNED THIS KEYBOARD A WEEK.*** The battery WILL die within a few years or less and your $150 keyboard will be useless.I bought this keyboard from Amazon on 9/28/2008 and in December 2009 I started noticing the red battery light flashing while on the charger, it should be green. It started happening every time I would charge it and by the middle of January the charge would only last a few hours.I emailed Logitech customer support and they decided it should be returned under warranty. They asked for all of my information and the keyboard information. I sent all required info and they said they would send a return label via email that I could print out and place on the box to return through UPS.So for over 3 weeks now on an almost daily basis I have sent an email to them letting them know I have not received the label email, they say sorry, we will send it again... nothing agian, they say my spam blocker is the problem but I have tried 2 email accounts with blockers off and 1 account on my cell that has no ability to block any emails.I tried to call them on the phone, they must not speak english because she acted as if she was helping me but her responses didn't relate to what I was saying.I have gone on their message boards with no help there either.So now am stuck in limbo with a very expensive piece of junk, maybe I'll get a return label soon or maybe they will jerk me around for a few more months burning up what ever is left of my warranty for the replacement when that dies after a year or two.DO NOT BUY THIS KEYBOARD UNLESS THEY MAKE THE BATTERY REPLACEABLE!!!!!
Disappointed in this product. Rather touchy and does not work all the time. Probably not my best purchase.
I bought this battery and charger together, I charged it up in the included charger. It died after a couple of pics and never would take another charge from either the included charger or my other working unit. Since these two pieces of junk came together I would assume really poor manufacturing. I've sent them back.
It never occurred to me that anyone would make and iPod player without a pause/play button, or one where the off/on switch controls the amplifier but not the iPod. This player is unsatisfactory for listening to audiobooks because you can't stop to answer the phone without losing your place in the book. In my opinion, it's unsatisfactory for music because the bass is pumped up too much and can't be adjusted.
Before you buy be warned that other reviewers and myself have experienced problems with the HIPZIP portable drive....while i think this is an excellent product...it may suffer from a defect of devouring clik! disks and dying...i do not know if this only applies to certain versions or wot because iomega has manfuactured them thru different companies....hopefully they will get these defective players off the market...it was unfortunate (in my case) to have such a great player with such a disasterous defect...
buy something else. The wall plug didn't work, using it with batteries the sound is poor quality
I bought two of these cables, one to connect a roku player to my tv, the other to connect a sony blu-ray player to another tv. Both cables have the annoying flicker that cuts in and out repeatedly so i basically understand 1/3 of everything that is said in a two hour movie... cheap is what you buy cheap is what you get.... oh well
I ususally read the reviews but I obviously missed this one. While this is seemingly cheap product it is useless. As another review mentions, there is no audio pass-through unless you connect one source, turn 1 display on, and then you can connect the second. When you turn the power off on the first, you start all over. You get what you pay for.
I was so happy to have extensive battery life.... and within 1 month it's down to about 2 1/2 hours.
DO NOT BUY EPSON PRODUCTS. That's what I learned. Here's why: I agree. Epson? Greedy company. I used to have the C82, for 1.5 yrs. Then I used non-Epson ink once. Boom, printer stops printing. Channels dried out. Junkyard. Epson was so kind to send me a C86 for free instead, so I was quite pleased. Only drawbacks at the time were offline time, $60 I had just invested in new (generic) cartridges (to see if I could get the printer working again with the EPSON brand ink but no) and of course the costly customer support phone (they charge you big $$$ for it). Anyway, the C82 was not available any more at the time (I now know why), so they got me the C86. I learned from the past and NEVER used non-Epson ink. Same result. Printer quits after 1.5 yrs. Only Cyan and Yellow still worked somewhat, Black and Magenta stopped. So now what? I read all the reviews here and thought 'Hey, I got an idea, I will buy another C86 at the local store, then return the new box with the old printer in it after 2 weeks for a full refund. Then Epson shall deal with their crappy product.' Not morally 100% correct, but selling such a product to me and millions of others isn't either, now is it? So guess what, the C86 (hmmmm, just like the C82 at the time) wasn't available anymore. Instead they had the C88+. Nah, I thought, not again. I'm an engineer, so why not try to fix it myself and then if necessary switch to an HP (LIKE 117 OTHERS THAT WROTE A REVIEW HERE!). So I popped off all the panels of the C86 until I got to the core. Two side panels, main panel, rear panels, all got easily removed. Snap in/snap out design, so that's good. A bit more tricky was getting to the actual print head. But I managed. That thing is cast together with a electronic chip, some ICs and whatnot, but I could already see it was all cluttered up with old ink. I cleaned everything, and put it back together as good as possible. Took me overall 3 hrs. Result: it got worse. Lost Yellow and Blue too. Guess what my reaction was? Ever seen OFFICE SPACE?? Today I got myself an HP Deskjet 3940. What's good about it, it cost me only $15 at my local Meijer store (somebody had returned it without the ink and USB cable) and the ink cartridges come with the print head. The print head is not part of the printer. So each time you get new cartridges (where the HPs are even cheaper than the EPSONs), you get new printheads too. With the EPSON, once the printhead is cluttered up with old ink, you're done. I guess this happens after roughly 1.5 yrs with every EPSON. I will try to post an image of the disassembled printer to the photos here, let's see if it goes through. Have fun with your C86! Enjoy it, as long as it still works...
This printer guzzles ink faster than an SUV guzzles gas. In one month with minimal black and white printing (and almost no color) I have already put more money into ink than the printer is worth. The thing guzzles color ink even when you specify print in black only. I'm talking like every week it's running out of at least one color (and I'm printing on the order of a dozen pages a week).Epson is doing this to make money...most people don't think of ink when they're buying a printer, but it adds up very fast! Also note that you currently cannot get these cartridges refilled by a third party (Epson has made sure to that)!
I bought this system on sale, so at least I didn't lose as much as many people who got taken by Sony. I still paid far too much, however. I immediately discovered that both the keyboard and mouse were very poorly designed. The mouse was so poorly shaped that I immediately began suffering the effects of carpal tunnel. The cord on the keyboard was so short, I could not pull out the keyboard drawer on my computer desk. I actually had to type with the keyboard halfway under the desk. My old Gateway had plenty of cord to pull it out as far as I wanted. So, I had to replace both the keyboard and mouse after paying nearly $3000 for the system.A mere six months after buying the system, Microsoft came out with MCE2005. Because of peculiarities with the Media Center Edition of XP, the upgrades have to be issued by the computer manufacturer. Sony refuses to make such an update for any system sold with MCE2004. So, I'm stuck, unable to get the new MCE unless I buy a completely new system. Talk about a rip-off. When I DO buy a new media center computer, it definitely will NOT be a Sony. I will never have another piece of garbage made by this low-rent company again.Another minor annoyance is that Sony doesn't include any of the disks for the programs on the system. When I bought my last system, Gateway included copies of every last piece of software they installed on the system. Now, I have to go to the trouble of contacting Microsoft to get a copy of my OS. What a pain.I should have done more research before buying. Had I, I would have gone with a media center computer made by HP that was on sale at the same time. Don't make the same mistake.
This will be my third warranty replacement - VERY DISATISFIED! - I bought the chaeper WIZCOM brand beacuse of that, look the same as the C pen and seem to work the same way. I was wrong, scanning [stinks] unless you go real slow... memory fills up quickly and sometimes shuts off by itself!True what they say you get what you pay for. No wonder they are giving a rebate now, trying to get rid of thewm I guess. Get yourself a known brand C pen or Reado they are most reliable and the best.Shipping this one back again...Grrr.!
The upside is: The price is right (especially with the instant rebate!), and setup is as easy as can be. It was up an running in two minutes. It's also fast enough to stream video and mp3 files over the network without problems.The downside is: It's NOT fast enough to stream DVD backups without hiccups. Saving files is also tediously slow! 27 minutes to copy a CD full of files... Normally it takes around 15 minutes thru a USB 1.0 port!But at under $80, this is still the cheapest way to put your USB drives on your home network.
I puchased this for my home video system. After receiving this amplifier, I found it does not come with a built-in 12v DC power supply. If you are purchasing this for home use, you will need to also purchase a power supply to convert from 110-120 AC to 12v DC. This increases the cost significantly.
I've had my DI-713p for a couple weeks now, and it has yet to impress me. I had numerous problems during installation--none of which were covered adequately in the manual's troubleshooting section--and still have yet to get encryption working properly. Once I did finally get the network working, I tried my computer upstairs (I have a small two-story house), and the link quality and throughput were both terrible. This is the only wireless router I've tried, so I can't really say how it compares up against the others, but I wouldn't recommend this router to anybody. If you do buy it, for whatever reason, make very sure you get the firmware upgrade (which itself is a major challenge to track down on dlink's site) or you'll end up with random lock-ups.
I'll never purchase another Tom Tom GPS again. This unit is not what it seems. Can't even find a Point of Interest where I live which is in San Diego, CA. I tried downloading POI but it's too much of a hassle. You donwload 1 per POI. Can you imagine downloading 1000? It'll take you a whole year! If there is a negative star, that's what I'll use to rate this. So, I returned the GPS.
I bought this mouse for my laptop, most of the time that I'm using this mouse pointer is staying at the end of the page and I cannot move it, so I have to disconnect mouse and again connect it to fix the problem. The other issue is that it has been made of low quality plastic.
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!
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.
The product in question never functioned. It was supposed to be used for a super bowl party to send a signal to a second television and it never worked. I would not recommend this seller or any of their other products. At least I only lost 10 bucks. Live and learn
These headphones are uncomfortable. They're not nearly as &quot;adjustable&quot; as one would expect. They don't fit well behind the neck, and the volume control makes maximum volume available a fraction of what you'd get out of your CD player/walkman. As - have I mentioned this yet - they don't fit very well, the combination of poor fit and reduced sound output make these headphones a really poor choice. I'm returning mine.
Title says RCA. this is a 1/4 inch plug. If you're thinking "red,white, yellow" or "three prong" or "standard" then look elsewhere. This jack appears to fit full fledged sterios only. It is almost gurenteed NOT to work on your standard laptops, HDTV's, game counsels or monitors. I kept the item and chaulked it up to bad luck. Then made another purchase at Cables to Go. If you came here looking for a RCA Male to 3.5 Female then try searching google for these products at cables to go. (I had links, but Amazon.com took them down...RCA Male Mono to 3.5mm Female3.5mm Male Mono to RCA MaleI've done buisness with cables to go before. They are very trustworthy & ship fast & secure.
I bought this camera last year. After taking 3 pictures it stopped working. It would not open properly and sometimes when it opened it would not close. It eats batteries at a ridiculously fast rate. When I contacted Kodak about the problems they told me the shipping charges would be $48 and it would cost a minimum of $100 to repair. A very expensive and disappointing experience.
this cord, which i purchased and then paid 2x the cost advertised for regular shipping, does not work with the cameras advertised. in this case, the F300. this merchant obviously does not double check their items.
i got my daughter a logitech prof 3000 web cam, and decided to get logitech quickcam 510 because of digital cam option for home. Read directions, installed software, etc. Digital cam did not work. Had to go to logitech web site to find directions. Found information needed for installing and formating smart media card. I was really disappointed that the directions for using/installing media card were not included in set up directions.(kinda like they forgot about the digital cam option) Eventually had to return the cam - prior to ever using it - smart media could not be fomatted - or removed!!! and - the pics in low light when used as web cam were really dark.... may consider the prof 3000 that daughter has - low light is better and it has a microphone... would like to stay with same company for both - however - have heard of other web cams in price range ...I wonder why logitech would not include a formatted smart media card,and/or proper directions and i have submitted that suggestion to the company.still waiting for web purchase to subtract from visa so i can move on - student will graduate from college, and be well into career by the time i get cams working to communicate with her! LOL
Probably would have been a great product at a great price; however, the price must have been too good since the seller decided they couldn't/wouldn't ship it. No apologies, no negotiation, no product. Strongly suggest you avoid anything offered by this supplier.(Amazon did provide a refund, but nothing from the seller)
This case has no redeeming qualities. I had to make a velcro strap to keep the thing from opening and letting the palm fall out. The belt clip is junk and wears out from the metal teeth of the stud on the case. Then to top it off the stud broke off, just glued on.Junk, Junk , Junk
I bought two of these disks, though I never intended to, and both have been a disaster. I bought one with a view to storing my mp3, videos and photos on it. As a cautionary measure I only moved my mp3 files onto the new drive, thinking that if it failed, at least I could re-rip them again. Guess what - that's what I'm now having to do.Forist, In order to avoid this time consuming step though, I bought a second disk and some recovery software. For a few days everything was ok, but then the second disk corrupted my data too! Now I am re-ripping my entire collection and sending these disks back.Here are the problems that both the disks have exhibited:1) when saving data I would get a &quot;blue screen&quot; saying there was a &quot;data write error&quot;.2) Upon lacie's advice I bought a Lacie firewire card to fix the above problem - it didn't.3) It is almost impossible to get my PCs to &quot;see&quot; the drives whether they are connected by firewire or USB. I.e. you have to plug them in/out/in/out/in/out and it seems to be just chance if the PC can detect them. Some days this never works.4) Both drives appear to have caused corruption to my data.5) The drives are different sizes - one reports 320Gb one reports 298Gb6) The USB driver fails to install on windows 987) One drive refuses to have its firmware updated.All in all these drives have wasted weeks of my life, and as a knock-on effect (due to the problems they cause and the crashes they caused on my PC) have resulted in my buying a Lacie firewire card, a NEW DISK for INSIDE my PC (because they caused my PC to crash and fatally damage the drive inside my PC), to buy data recovery software, and to irretrievably lose some precious photographs that were on my PC (i.e. not on the Lacie drives!)I'm afraid this is absolutely the worst technology purchase I have ever made.
If there was a zero star, I would have rate this product minus zero. The impression given was that this product works well with the canon powershot series cameras. Lie! Lie! Lie!Poor performance with Canon PowerShot S5 IS! Hence, not recommended.
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick....it will get you too! It lurks within. The dreaded H07 (after four years) finally struck my Panasonic down. Based on the dozens of messages below, there is no recourse. Thus, I'm taking a hammer to it this evening -- should be fun! If you own one, it's only a matter of time. If you just bought one -- take it back! Run to the store! Panasonic is laughing at you.
After receiving the product, I discovered that there were lines in the lettering and general bluriness in the print-out. My printer is working fine as my previous ink cartridge was printing sharp black lettering just ten minutes ago.
I won't repeat the complaints by the other reviewers but I will agree with them. I have a new Garmin eTrex Vista C GPS, which is a good product. But, Garmin wants you to buy their poor quality MapSource software. Poor quality because of the scale. National Geographic TOPO software is somewhat clumsy to use, but it will produce a fine map and does a good job for large scale use, as in hiking, etc. The problem is that Nat. Geo. deliberately misleads in its cover blurb by implying that TOPO will work with "most popular handheld receivers." It won't. So, if you want to produce a topographic map, with a route marked on it, and measure distances, develop elevation profiles, etc., then NatGeo TOPO is useful. If you want to upload waypoints from TOPO to your handheld GPS, be careful!
I ordered this cable (and the divx dvp5990 player) because of all the positive reviews here on amazon. The quality didn't seem all that bad for a chinese product but when i hooked it up to my 1080p 40" Toshiba tv there was only a black screen. Long story short, i tried switching it with the hdmi from our cable box and viola! I recommend going for a higher rated cable so you too won't be ripped off ($4.50 X's however many bad cables they put out adds up), and your still going to save compared with an outlet store.
I had the twin of this model, the 420CN. The only difference between the 2 is the 420CN has a photo center which at the time I thought was a great deal so I wouldn't have to kneel down and plug my digital camera into the back of my computer. Now I've found out that there are devices you can purchase that will do this. The 5440CN has a better resolution scanner, larger capacity document feed and a faster fax modem. These are the biggest differences. I had bought the 420CN. It gave me error messages after installing the ink cartridges. I called Brother tech support in case I was doing something wrong. They walked me throught the process again and confirmed the unit was defective. They offered to send me out another one immediately and I could return the defective unit via Fedex. The replacement model looked refurbished. It came in a plain cardboard box with no advertising stickers on the unit like a new one has. So did I pay full retail price for a refurbished unit? But this is the BIG PROBLEM!!!!!! I'm not happy with the quality of the scanner after using it. The retailer will not return the unit because it is not in ORIGINAL PACKAGING!!! I informed Brother of this situation and told them I would like to get one of THEIR units, the 5440CN instead of the 420CN which is the same price. They would not swap it!!! They said they only swap out defective models for the same model number!! Their actions,however, sending me a refurbished unit as a replacement unit for a brand new one is an OUTRAGE!!! Because of this I cannot return this unit which is less than a week old back to the retailer!! I'm considering Small claims court against a corporation. Think twice no three times at least before buying from Brother on second thought don't buy at all from them. If they treat a brand new customer like this how do you think they are going to treat you down the line???
As the owner of several HP Deskjets, I figured this would be the perfect model for my laptop. Not so. I have tried numerous times to load the software to connect the printer. After several sessions with customer support, the printer still does not work. And I've wasted many hours. Do yourself a favor and get a 920 or a 940 or a 960 and forget this model.
I bought this product because it looked easy to mount and easily accesible from the front seat. When it arrived I could see that the mounting bars were on a slant, rather than straight across like in the photos. When I mounted it to the car it slanted toward one seat more than the other. I called customer service for the product 3 times. The first time I called the representative was very lovely and told me I could return it directly to the company since we needed the product for a vacation and they would send me a new one. I thought this was very good customer service at the time. I paid the shipping and they sent me one with the exact same problem. When I called customer service again I was told that the mounting bars are repositionable, which they are not. I asked for a refund of the cost of shipping and the representative told me she was not in a position to do that. I asked her who was and she said her manager was and she would have to call me back. The manager called me back and told me they could not refund my money because they hadn't received the returned unit yet and even when they did she could not gaurantee that a refund would be granted. I explained to her that I wish I was told from the beginning that nothing could be done to correct the problem and to just send the item back to Amazon for a refund. She responded by saying "Have a nice day." I will never deal with Digital Innovations again.
It fit my camera perfectly, but, the photos are blurry.Even when looking through the lense with your eye, the center seems a little out of focus. (In comparison, when you look through a professional 35mm wide angle lense, there aren't any blurry parts.)
when installed on a dell gx 240 running windows 2000 professional, my iogear usb 2.0 card did not function properly. it did not support my sandisk sd card reader or iomega 52x disk burner (both usb 2.0 compatible) but did work with my dell axim. when i called iogear's support desk they ended up telling me that these usb 2.0 items would just not work with the iogear card. then i reimaged my machine with xp professional, and all the usb 2.0 peripherals began to work, if only for a few days. finally, the iogear 2.0 card gave out altogether and died.
I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup. I bought the Monster FM transmitter to work with my iPod. But I could not tune the device to any station so that my stereo and antenna could pick it up. I got a faint signal at 88.9, but then that disappeared. It could be that the Los Angeles area airwaves are just too crowded. I am getting a cassette tape to MP3 converter next. Hopefully, the hard line will work better.
I bought this DVD player in August and was happy with it until it broke down completely in November! You certainly get what you pay for. I got maybe 20 hours of use from it. This is false economy. Pay a bit more and get something that last longer than 3-4 months.
This MP3-CD player is great for playing regular cd's but I would not recomend this for mp3, If is not the correct format it play's it too fast or too slow
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.
Person that I am calling cannot hear me well enough to understand me when I am talking, using this device.
Although this is a solid 2 button mouse, the main impetus for me to get it was the 2 side thumb buttons. Unfortunately unlike the original intellimouse explorer the buttons are very small and hard to hit for me. It is not very ergonomic to hit them frequently.As far as tracking, I have not seen any issues with normal business oriented use and the surfaces around.
the product is crap. The first one I used broke the first day. I guess if you buy cheap you should expect cheap. I wore them while I walked and they just do not last the wire broke at the plug.
This basic UV 37mm filter is ok for protecting a camcorder lens (really the main reason people use UV filters, I think), but it has two main issues:1) the filter didn't screw on very well onto my Panasonic PV-GS320. It would partly screw on, but even with repeated attempts, and verifying that the threads were ok, it would never seat fully down onto the camcorder. I tried it with both the camcorder hood on and off, and it had the same issue in both cases. This seems to me like a basic defect. I later purchased a Hoya filter which seated perfectly, so I know the camcorder was not the problem. Ultimately it's not a huge deal, but when it's poorly seated, I'd be concerned about the stability of screwing on something else (like a polarizer filter), or of permanently messing up the threads on my camcorder.2) the lens produces a lot of solar flare if you're pointed anywhere near the sun. This is not really a defect in the lens, as an uncoated lens is not designed to avoid sun flare (after all, it's just a piece of glass). It's really just a matter of you-get-what-you-pay-for. All the camera websites state that you need a multi-coated lens if you want to really deal with sun flare. I later purchased a Hoya multi-coated lens for only a few dollars more, and did some experiments and the multi-coated lens works much better when pointing into the sun. I haven't used the Tiffen much indoors, but other reviews on this item confirm it has the same issue indoors when pointed toward a lamp, which doesn't surprise me.Pros: cheapCons: poor threading, major sun flare issueOverall, I'm going to solely use the multi-coated Hoya that I purchased, and just keep this Tiffen as a backup if for some reason I ever scratch the Hoya (since these UV filters are really just scratch-prevention for the main camcorder built-in lens). But my recommendation is just get a multi-coated lens in the first place (from Tiffen or Hoya or whoever, I'm sure they are all good as long as they are multi-coated) for a few extra dollars rather than this cheap uncoated one.If it was just a matter of the sun flare, I'd probably give it 3 or 4 stars, since it does what any other uncoated filter would do, but I knocked it down to 2 stars due to the threading issue.
I am not electronically savy. I owned an Olympus Stylus that I purchased in 2007 (the XD card is much larger then what they sell now) and bought a Cannon Selphy to print my pictures. The XD card for my camera would not work in the Cannon so I ordered this XD adapter; however my XD card would not work in it. The adapter does not come with any direction's so all I could do was guess at what to do with it.
NO REBATE FROM THESE CROOKS. They owe me $20.They send postcard declining rebate. They have my UPC cut from carton and my unit serial number. Rebate sent on time, arrived on time and purchased item during rebate time period.Unit performs badly. Last Cyberhome product I buy.
This printer was given to us as a gift and worked fine the first time. It hasn't worked the way it is supposed to since. Every time I go to print pictures it gives me problems and maybe I walk away with one printed picture after struggling with it for an hour. The paper will not feed into the printer (we use Kodak paper that came with it) so you spend all your time trying to get the printer to take the paper. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
Received a battery that seamed to be shorted out and would not accept a charge. It caused the charger to blink alternate amber & green, which it never does with other batteries. After a few hours of this, there was still no charge at all. There must be poor quality control on these batteries, as another reviewer also noted a cell that would not take a charge.Take your chances with this one, I'd say it's a gamble.
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!
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 !
I had a Toshiba Satellite Notebook and experienced great warranty service. This time I decided to buy one of the top of the line notebook from Toshiba. But the notebook went in to problem little more than a month after I got it. I sent it to repair shop and I was notified it was the main board problem. They ordered new main boards twice still can not fix the problem. I wounder if this is only an isolated problem or Toshiba computer is not reliable at all.
This adapter does not fit 2002 and up Chryslers like the description states. I have a 2005 Chrysler 300. Very disappointing finding this out once you have everything torn apart and ready to install.
We have had this printer about 3 weeks and the cartridge already needs replaced. We do not do an excessive amount of printing, so I think that is a little too soon to run out of ink.Also this printer jams up very easily (one of the reasons I was replacing the last HP printer I had) I feel I have spent as much time fixing paper jams as I have printing. It is easy to fix when it does jam up, but a little frustrating that it happens so often.The print quality is good (just make sure you have the paper settings set correctly to the type of paper you are using!) and it does print quietly and is easy to operate. But overall I would not recommend it.
This charger never worked at all. Luckily I found my old charger and didn't care any more.
Don't waste your time with this item. Its a huge sign when there are more negative than positive ratings. I had to return mine and get something else wasting a several days. Bad Belkin!
Tried to set up this unit for a home client Repeatedly dropped main host HP laptop Vista premium computer N wireless, slow to connect to a second Dell laptop running XP pro N wireless, and simply would not connect to HP Netbook w Vista basic. Thought it was a defective unit, so returned for a replacement. Exactly same problem and unit that would connect quickly developed disconnects. Although the D Link interface is nice to work with and I have had good success with other DLinks over many years. This version is simply flaky. No wonder it was on sale at very low price. Installed a Linksys 54G2 worked flawlessly as soon as installed.
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.
The macro lens attached just fine, have yet to figure out how to attach that fish eye. Thanks for absolutely no instructions. I'm still scouring the internet looking for info. Might yet return it and buy a good macro only.
The base system works great, but was unable to link with extra speaker, due to a broken link button. I went to exchange it and the Seller ANTOnline, made me pay for shipping back and then if I wanted a new one shipping again to re-purchase it.
How many reviewers do you think were influenced by the success - and excellence - of Tartt's first novel?If the public was smart enough to pick out her first novel - and be right - might they not be correct about this one as well?The first dozen of so pages were great, but the author just got too enchanted with her own word processor.
I bought this unit two weeks ago. I've not been able to get it to work. I have tried to contact Sabrent (found the site thru google) repeatedly by e-mail, as no customer support number is available. I've yet to hear anything from them. I'm not happy with this product and there dosen't seem to be any customer support. I will most likely return this product to Amazon. :-(Rich
I've spent several hours trying to get my Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander to work with two different wireless routers (one of them a Linksys router). After scouring the internet for solutions beyond what was provided in the extremely limited manual, I have given up for the time being. I just don't have the time to devote to getting this device to work.
Last February, I bought a "refurbished" iPod 4 GB mini from this seller for $40.00. It worked fine when plugged in, but I'm pretty sure the point of having an iPod is to be able to listen to music when you are more than 3 feet away from an electrical outlet. The iPod I received had a battery life of less than 20 minutes.I have little doubt that the supplier knew at the time this product was posted for sale that it was defective. If they did not, they still failed to test it, which is almost as unscrupulous.-John
I debated on buying these DVD cases (Vact 7mm Slim DVD Cases 100-pack) wondering if they would be too flimsy. You definitely get what you pay for because they are awful. They are very thin and when trying to simply place DVDs in the first few cases, 3 of them broke while just trying to open them. They will do in a pinch, but I would NEVER recommend them or buy them again myself.
Bought in Australia and it was not made clear that this product was not compatable in ther countries outside of USA. I have waisted best part of $80, tried to return it and it was going to cost a furthe $55. Lesson learnt. Product looks great though so if anyone would like me to ship to them feel free to email me :)
There was no problem with the turntable, except the sound was very poor, distorted and muddy. I thought it had to be the cartridge, and so stated in my reply to you.I thought perhaps you would provide me with a new cartridge, instead I was offered a 15% discount. I could not tolerate the sound, so that was not acceptable. I have quite a collection of records 33 and 45's. Some of them are in fair condition but the reproductio was very poor.I have ordered several items on the net and that was the first return. so I don't think it was my problem.Thank you,Robert Sanders
This item did not work with my ISP, Hawaiian Tel. The Wizard seemed to pick up the right settings, but it was not receiving an IP address. Hawaiian Tel was unwilling to help me figure out what I needed to tweak on the modem to fix the problem. I ultimately had to return the modem and go back to Westell modem provided me.FYI: The Westell Modem provided to me by my ISP has a complicated firewall syntax, which is the reason I bought the Dlink modem.
this product is simply not working !!! tried different cables of different brands but without any result - its not functioning. DO NOT BUY this product!!
THIS IS NOT THE CANON CABLE. This is a RIPOFF. It is just the normal USB cable that you find with USB accessory/peripheral. I am so mad that I ordered and waited 10 days for this ....wasted all this time. The Canon cable is supposed to have a USB at one end and a really miniature mini USB at the other end. Does not work with ANY SDXXX series cameras.Even the invoice specified USB111-A cable without any mention of the the Canon USB IFC-400PCU cable that I had ordered.
The splitter can only accept 1 video source at a time so if you need to operate a different hdmi source you have to plug it in and unplug the other. There is almost no use at all for this item.
Using the memory finder stated this memory card would work on the Kodak CX7300 but the card did not fit the camera. The card is to big to fit the camera. Will be more selective when ordering another Viking CompactFlash Card.
i have had this shoddy product for about a year and i have never once gotten a good picture either with a cable connection or an antenna. just static noises and a fuzzy screen. the software is awful, and none of the updates have improved it significantly. i have an ibook running 10.1.5, and the tuner requires an audio in, which ibooks and powerbooks dont have. you can send the sound to speakers, but then the recording option is useless because theres no audio. the housing for the product is also terrible- the ports move around when you try to plug in a cable and you can hear the card moving around. i would not recommend this product at all. the only reason i havent thrown it away is because it was given to me as a gift.
Not XP compatible, lasted two weeks and then stopped working. Called the manufacturer and was given the run around. Spent money to overnight the thing with the promise of prompt repair or replacement, that was now 39 days ago. I still have not received it back yet. DO NOT buy this product, if for no other reason than service. There are plenty of quality MP3 players that may cost a little more but the service alone is worth it.
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/32640#69A forum for people that have had problems with their canon. The printhead does seem to give up after a few months on some people, they are hard to get hold of and expensive, mine lasted 3 months problem free, after washing it out it lasted another 3 months but now needs replacing, for about the same cost as a new printer (not the same one of course). Apart from that the scanner and fax are great and when the printer was working it was fast and worked great.
I have had mine for 15 months, and it is going downhill fast. It interjects popping sounds. I have done many tests to isolate the source and it is definitely the Altec device. So, now 15 months later, I have to throw it out.
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 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.
I have the same issues as everyone else with this camera and unfortunately I am out of the warranty window.
I've never had this happen so quickly with a consumer electronic product but this dvd vhs combo unit stopped working altogether only 105 days into my ownership. The dvd portion is not able to read my Netflix disks and, adding insult to injury, it now won't eject it. Ouch! Time to get the sledge hammer. Seriously, I would consider another product based on my experience.
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.
We have been told to constantly get documents out of our hard drives and onto external storage units: floppies, zip floppies, CDs or flash drives. I believed in that "wisdom" and faithfully followed it. Well, regular floppies have disappointed me badly (yes, some made by Iomega) and now, after over five years of use my Iomega 100 MG zip drive has gone. Without warning, it started showing document icons, but wouldn't open them. Next, the drive refused to even recognized an inserted zip floppy. So, now, as of April, 2008, I have lots of documents I can't get to. And, I hear, Iomega no longer makes this 100 MG drive--I've tried to purchase it new, but have been unsuccessful. Yes, a CD or flash drive is the way to go. But, if computer history is any lesson, even those CDs and flash drives will prove unfaithful to us in time. So, maybe we should double-backup our documents!SOME restored faith: I learned that Iomega's 250MG external zip drive will work with 100MB zip floppies. Yes, I just bought one and it works fine, but for how long? So, I'll still transfer everything on the 100s elsewhere...just in case.
I've used Terastations from Buffalo in their various incarnations from the origanal TeraStation to the latest 2TB Raid 5 Array. In my experience, it's not a question of if they will fail, but when. I gave up on Buffalo products after my original Terastation failed. The onboard front panel diagnostics indicated the unit was functioning normally. However, the unit could not be pinged and the web browser interface was unavailable - essentially like having a PC without an operating system. Buffalo tech support is lacking and they don't want to have anything to do with out of warranty products.Unfortunately, while I've sworn off Buffalo, many of my clients have not and I've dealt recently with two dead 2TB stations at different customers and different locations. It's same problem with a new generation of Terastations. While warranty service may be available to repair or replace the units,the data is probably a total loss and will be difficult and expensive to recover regardless. Even if you back up your Terastation regularly, who wants to deal repeatedly with losing, replacing, and then restoring a major part of their IT infrastructure? Because of unique nature of the file system, you'll have to use a data recovery company. If you try and swap the drive into a Windows or Mac machine, the OS will write metadata to the disk and destroy the data. Even if Buffalo agrees to repair your unit, they pretty much come out and tell you that your data will be unrecoverable.If you are looking for reliable storage, save yourself both the hassle and the heartache and look elsewhere.
At first this camera was great and worked well. but after 2 months of average use, the flash was malfunctioning, I called and received a replacement. then on the replacement the batery door would not stay closed and the camera would keep shutting off.I got that one replaced too. then on the next one they sent me the lcd screen stopped working, It just went black, i got it replaced with another. now my lcd screen is broken again it is all fuzzy and has static so bad you can not see the photos. i am very dissatisfied with this product and suggest you NOT buy this product. Customer service with polaroid is excelent and fast, but this product is just not up to par.
Product seems well made. Too bad I can't use the KVM cables.Just because it shows a picture of one of the ends does NOT mean that you will be able to use the other end. Male/female mismatch between monitor, keyboard, and mouse ends prevents me from using the cables that I bought.They do NOT match up with my KVM switch.No way to know, I suggest that you do not buy cables on-line unless the vendors shows the configuration of ALL the ends.
I BOUGHT THIS PRINTER AFTER A LOT OF RESEARCH AND WAS DISAPPOINTED. THE BLACK PRINT QUALITY IS TERRIBLE. IT LOOKS SMUDGY, LIKE SPLATTERED PAINT. FED EX WAS UNABLE TO SCAN THE BARCODES ON THE INTERNET SHIP LABELS I CREATED ONLINE AND PRINTED WITH THE F20. MY OLD CANON PRINTER THAT I BOUGHT BACK IN 1997 HAD MUCH HIGHER QUALITY BLACK PRINT. I JUST WISH SOMEONE HAD WARNED ME ABOUT THIS. I CHOSE THIS PRINTER BECAUSE IT HAD THE FEATURES I NEEDED FOR A REASONABLE PRICE. I HAD A REGULAR CANON PRINTER BEFORE, AND AFTER READING ABOUT HP'S PAPER JAMS AND EPSON'S COMPATIBILITY PROBLEM WITH AOL EMAIL, I DECIDED TO STICK TO THE BRAND I KNEW. I CONTACTED TECH SUPPORT AFTER SEVERAL PRINT TESTS &amp; CLEANING CYCLES, THEY REFERRED ME TO A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. THE SERVICE CENTER REPLACED THE PRINTHEAD. THE BLACK PRINT LOOKS A LITTLE BETTER, BUT IS STILL SMUDGY. THE ONLY WAY TO GET A CLEAR PRINT IS TO CHOOSE THE HIGH RESOLUTION PAPER SETTING, WHICH TAKES MORE TIME TO PRINT AND USES UP MORE INK. EVEN THE HIGH QUALITY PRINT SETTING IS A LITTLE SMUDGY, AND ALSO TAKES UP MORE TIME AND INK. ANOTHER THING TO CONSIDER IS THAT THE PRINTER HAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. IT REMINDS ME OF THE SOUND MY CAR'S CD PLAYER MAKES WHEN I TRY TO EJECT A CD THAT IS STUCK. THE CANON TECH REP SAID THIS CLICKING NOISE IS NORMAL. ALSO, I WAS DISAPPOINTED TO LEARN THAT THE PRINTER DOES NOT HAVE A SETTING UNDER PAPER TYPE FOR CARDSTOCK PAPER, AS I OFTEN MAKE MY OWN GREETING CARDS.
Backlight is terrible. Really hard to read at night, much less during the day.I paid only about $50.00 and still felt ripped off.
I loved the technical features of this TV when I bought it in 2001. But it was bad news from the start. It took 4 months to get from FL (I'm in CA) and I think I got a floor model. The picture wouldn't come on half the time. It was in for service twice for the same symptoms before it was finally returned in working order. Warranty service replaced the color wheel and lamp.Here's a really stupid design flaw that's bound to cost you money: The TV can be turned off from set as well as from the remote. But the cooling fan only runs when the remote-off is used. This fan must run or damage will occur to the bulb and color wheel. So we have been told by the factory service shop to NEVER shut it off from the set. Although we didn't do this, what do you suppose happens with demo models? Of course, customers and sales guys likely power-down at the set.I bought four expensive lamps ($500+ each) since I had the TV. One lasted only a week, last year. So I sent the unit back for service thinking something else may be causing these million dollar bulbs to blow. For good measure we replaced the ballasts and the bulb. If this fifth bulb fails soon I'm tossing this $10,000 pile of junk out the window.If, by now, you're still considering this TV keep in mind that it doesn't have HDMI ports. I suppose they weren't around back in 2001. But they're kind of important today.
This cable works just as well as any other cable. There are only two problems. First of all, the cable is unshielded which screws up the signal when near other power cords. I use my PS3 with this cable, and because the cable is close to the power cord, the signal gets interrupted which leads to lost audio and lag. Overall, i would not buy this cable again, because even though the price is so low, i would just get the same problems. It's best to get a Category 2 certified HDMI cable, and even those aren't too pricy, I am buying the MediaBridge one for $10.
Item arrived without gold plated connectors. I decided to keep rather than take the time to return. Otherwise the quality is acceptable.
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.
This is NOT a multi-region player. I was so excited to pop my region 2 copy of Saving Private Ryan in, only to get the message "Incorrect Region."But, for 19 bucks after rebate, it seemed like a good second player for the bedroom. Except the picture sucks.Amazon gets an F minus for this one.
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.
Have had this "range expander" for a couple of years. Every now and again I'll dig it out and after much hair pulling, get it working only to remember why I hate it. It causes the wireless clients to get confused and which access point to use and every so often goes red for no apparent reason and screws up the network. Stay away from this brick.
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.
It worked once for me and then the trouble stated. It would accept drives or if it did I had a lot of trouble getting it to release the drive. I took all of my zip drives to a computer with an internal zip drive and down loaded everything to a pocket drive and transfered the material to my main computer. The drive is sitting on my junk shelf. I do have a couple of scuzzy (sic) drives that I might get to use if I can find a scuzzy to usb or firewire adapter. I can't recommend the drive. This is the second usb zip drive I have and first gave me the same problem. They aren't made with the same quality as their earlier drives. Reliable flash drives are going to put this substandard drive out of business.
This enclosure stopped working after less than a year. The hard drive still works if connected through another way, but the enclosure will no longer supply power. The hard drive barely fits inside, and the assembly is annoying with all of the additional steps to hide screws with a cover that you have to screw on (showing the screws). Normally I ignore reviews like this, but this was a pretty poor product. If you get this, ignore the instructions to set the hard drive as slave and set it as single. It should work that way.
The best thing about the Magellean 3000T is the large screen.Sometimes this gadget works like a charm--other times it just seems to pay no attention. Actually, the touch screen function decides not to work. You can sit there and touch, rub, hammer; to no avail. I got tired of the whole process and was ready to send it back to Amazon. First, I called Magellan's help line (the phone number was hard to find); apparently you go to the diagonostic page and touch each touchscreen icon. If you hear a click, it's okay. Finally it works most of the time. Damn bunch of trouble and frustration for a machine designed to reduce trouble and frustration.
I have to join the chorus of negative reviews of this product. I bought the WET54G and the WRT54G to replace a non-standard (RadioLan) wireless connection. My first suspicion that this might not be a quality product was when I noticed the Ethernet plug wouldn't lock into place. I thought the install was straightforward, and I was initially please with the speed and reliability, but after several days of continuous use the connection began to get fairly flaky, and finally the unit couldn't detect ANY of the numerous wireless networks that suround me. In the meantime, my Apple iBook sitting 3 feet away had no problem setting up a reliable link to the WRT54g. I have more money then time, and didn't want to hassle with customer support, so I foolishly bought a 2nd unit, thinking perhaps I had just picked up a lemon. Same symptoms: an initial honyemoon, increasing unreliability, and finally total failure. I STRONGLY advise against this item.
This player has several things that annoy, the primary being that it cannot be used as a 'mass storage device'. This means you have to use either the included software, or windows media player, to transfer files. If you can get past that, it works just fine. The buttons are weird, and difficult to press, and the battery life is average. Also, if you want to move stuff from the player to your computer, it takes _ages_. The link is in some way downgraded for uploads, as near as I can work out. All that said, for less than $100 it's not the worst option - 1.5 gigs is a lot of music!
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.
too low qualityFrom the beginning, the quality of the record is too low. I can't watch most of the time after recorded.
I purchased the WUSB54G because it was supposed to be faster than my current WUSB11. However, it never worked or performed up to par. After numerous calls to Linksys it still will not connect to my network when I boot the computer. I have to manually click connect from the Linksys program. Linksys claims it is a driver problem, however the have not updated the driver in 8 months. Also, the range of the WUSB54G is poor at best. The only time I ever connnected at a speed of 40Mbps or higher is when I had my laptop in the same room as the wireless router (Linksys as well). All in all I give this product 1 star. It appears as if Linksys might have rushed to get this product to market before thorougly testing and working the bugs out.
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 purchased this Scosche adapter kit for a JVC KDR530 USB-CD Receiver with Dual AUX Inputs to install in my 2000 Ford Ranger. The receiver fit into the Scosche adapter but there was no way to anchor it without making several modifications. If I hadn't been mechanically inclined I would have chucked this into the trash.After I got the radio mounted into the adapter I trimmed off the extra clips that the instruction said I would not need for my truck model. When I mounted this into the opening in the dash I could only get 1 of the clips to lock. This does seem to hold for now but I don't know if I'll be able to remove the unit because there is no way to get to the clips. I would not recommend the Scosche adapter kit.
The Bose in-ear headphones I received were either two generation old Bose headphones or are knock-offs. (Bose did little to help me determine which it is.) I know they are not last generation Bose because I had the last generation headphones and these do not look the same in several ways. Also the picture of the item was not correct because the item arrived in a cardboard box and not a see through plastic package.
Yup. I agree with the other reviewer that says that after one use it will not be recognized by a proper, working charger. I got exactly one charge-up and use out of it before it stopped working in the charger. DO NOT BUY!
I ordered two of these cables because of the low price and numerous 5 star reviews. The audio did not work on with either cable. horrible. pay cheap price, get cheap cables. I am goin to try the $9.99 cable and see if I have better luck.
I bought these hoping I might have finally found a pair of headphones that works well for running. Most fall out, don't handle sweat well, aren't comfortable, break quickly, often all four.I read several reviews saying that it takes some time to get used to these, but that once you figured out how to get them to stay on they would be great. I've used them for about 10 runs now, and am giving up. I followed the instructions, re-read them several times, but I just cannot keep them on. They stay on for about 10 minutes, until I start sweating even a little. Then they pop right out. And once they start popping out, they keep popping out. By 15 minutes into my run I pretty much have to hold my hand to my head to get them to stay in.On the plus side, for the time that they do stay in I find the sound to be fine, and the fit to be comfortable. If I could get them to stay on I think they'd be great. Just that one detail...Some notes about usage so you can compare to your situation. I use these on a treadmill, generally running in the 7.5-8min/mi pace, so bouncing around a bit. Although it doesn't seem to be the bouncing that causes the problem, it's the sweating. Once I start sweating even a bit they just slide right off of my ears.So these are going on the shelf, and back to my search for a good pair of running headphones...
As usual, I buy something the impress the Mrs, and end up apologizing for not letting her see it before I buy it, although I attempted to explain that the stores are showing the TV's running special DVD's for display, and not local broadcasts.I replaced my 14 year old 27" JVC CRT TV with this LCD and what a dissapointment. When playing DVD's thru the DVI connection it looks great (so would any TV), but the regular broadcasts are terrible. Factory defaults are bland and bright. If you turn down the brightness, skin color turns either a sharp pink, or the opposite, a sallow yellow. No happy medium.Same goes for the aspect ratio. It really only looks fairly decent when you set it to 4:3 and takes the "stretching" effect out.This will probably end up as a "very expensive" computer monitor since watching TV is uncomfortable, or on EBAY.
I purchased this TV in Dec 2001 for $9,000 (+or-). They gave me the floor model for the upcoming Olympic Games until mine arrived. I paid over $20,000 for an entire system from Tweeter in Dallas. Nothing but problems- receivers, Direct TV and other issues. This TV has been turned on no more than 50 times in 5 years. Every time the system was used there was a problem, but until two weeks ago I had at least a picture. I too, was promised this was simple and time tested- the lamp might have to be replaced in a few years with heavy use. Since I do not watch much TV, I was not concerned. From one expert it is the Color Wheel. I am waiting for two more reports and Tweeter will be out this week to give me their opinion. I have contacted five high end customer service oriented stores in Dallas and they all had horror stories about the problems even the floor models in the showroom. I was informed that this product had been on the market for awhile when I purchased it-not so. Contact me through e-mail if you want more details. I may end up in Small Claims Court (recovery under $10,000). The positive review must have come from Panasonic's public relations Dept.
Extremely displeased with this product. You might as well buy the cheapest and most inexpensive HDMI cables you can find instead of these. I purchased thinking that I would receive a little bit higher quality product, but that was not the case. It turns out they are the "Value" series, and arrive in a clear bag with no manufacturer name. I tried to use them with a new 1080p TV I purchased and could not get a picture on most of the HD cable channels. Switched out with a pair of higher quality HDMI cables and was able to recieve the channels.
Order this on 8/5/08 through Pepsistuff.com & was told it was backordered. Was supposed to be a delivery date of Yesterday-9/15/08. Got an email today, won't be delivered until 11/21/08.....yet it still shows it's available and IN STOCK to order. Don't fall for it! I'm still trying to find out how to cancel it and get the pepsistuff points back into my account.
2 Stars for not selling what is listed. Opteka filter sets not Sakar. The filters are not sharp, but they shouldn't be either for the amount you pay. These are great for any older gear you may have laying around.
doesnt seem to do the job of bringing in the FM signal. no matter how i drape it around the receiver.
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.
Very disappointed in the product. When it's working correctly it's not too shabby but it has its share of problems. I could not get the Wifi to work correctly with my wireless router. After about 10 minutes of watching a video, the sound got very distorted. I would have to fast forward or rewind it slightly to get the sound back in working order. There's a new firmware version that can be downloaded that might fix the problem though? The unit locked up on me and gave me options to try to fix it, reformat it, or cancel the options. At this point, I'm very frustrated with the Archos 605. I will however try the newer firmware version to see if it helps.
Takes poor pictures both in bright light and low light conditions when using default settings. Any custom settings are lost any time the camera is turned off, so it is impractical to use them. It would take a few minutes to get the camera ready, and you would miss the shot. Not even the flash setting saves.I am returning mine. I would prefer a 3 Megapixel camera of higher quality to meet this price point.
I don't hate the camera, but the thing eats batteries as fast as buying 35mm film! Can't even connect it via USB without fresh batteries. Thumbs down.
These jewel cases are not very good for music CDs if you carry them around as I do. They tend to pop out of their center holder and are liable to get scratched. Perhaps they are meant for storage purposes only?
The first thing I noticed when I turned on this monitor is the the colors bleed out about 1/4" around the screen. I have a black background, and it is fairly obvious. I noticed this when playing games as well.I did not notice any ghosting and text is very sharp.
The quality of the product is fine but the padding around the earbuds and the supporting padding areas are the worst. I lose the padding on a consistent basis. The casing is an exercise of design over function. In order to put the ear phones back in the case, if takes a minute or two.
This is complete junk!!! I bought this and it broke after the first use. I plugged it in my car and it sounded okay. But then I removed it from the car plug-in and the plug-in disconnected from the console. It no longer worked after this! Save your money - DO NOT BUY!!!
I took it out of the bag, shook it as instructed (without removing anything), and got covered in toner, which continued to spill forth. Utter garbage.
does not work for PS3. this is cheap garbage. do not buy. way thinner than normal HDMI cables. JUNK! A waste of money.
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.
My son bought me this recorder for a father's day gift several years ago. It has never worked! We have tried many times to copy our home videos and the DVD's always come up blank! Took it back to the store and the clerks discovered on blogs that there are a tremendous amount of complaints about this product not working. I can't believe this is a Sony product. Sony should be better than this. I'm planning to mail it to the President of Sony to let him deal with it! Don't buy this product.
I purchased two of these, one for work which has been installed for over a year and works great (although since it is at work it could be going off daily with the alarms as others have mentioned), and one for home. I am just getting around to setting the unit up. I opened the unit and installed five alkaline batteries and started the setup process...it began smoking in my hands after only a few minutes. I disconnected the batteries and tried reinstalling the batteries but, now it won't operate. This is fresh out of the box...and I made sure the little switch for battery type was set to alkaline...this unit is going back.
I wanted something to allow me to plug two hdmi cords into my tv's one hdmi slot, but this product is for the opposite. The product description really didn't specify what it did either way. kind of a waste of money.
i bought this cheap cable to replace my rocketfish HDMI cable but i found the quality rather much more poor on my HDTV. so i switched back to rocketfish until i buy the monster 850 or the 1000 series.
I wrote a review for this a week ago and now all reviews have dissappeared from the product page.... interesting. I reiterate: This Item does not work reliably with OS X. Beware!
It looks to be made of quality materials and all, but it said it would fit my '07 Impala, but it doesn't. Gonna have to return it.
I have used this mouse for about a year. The build quality is excellent, ergonomics are good, and the mouse tracks very well. Unfortunately, the "revolutionary" scroll wheel, which is the feature that attracted me to the mouse in the first place, was rather disappointing.In its "free-scroll" mode, the scrolling is very smooth. However, the mouse wheel is over-sensitive in this mode. It is very easy to move the scroll wheel without touching it--all you have to do is move the mouse. Because of this, the page that you are reading can scroll randomly just from moving the mouse. I find this very annoying.So, I switched to the "click" mode. The problem there is, it is sometimes impossible to scroll just one "click." The scroll wheel doesn't always want to stop, and when you lift your finger, it will scroll another click or two. This means you can't always scroll to just the point that you want without keeping your finger on the scroll wheel. This, too, is very annoying.I am a big fan of Logitech products, so it pains me to say this about the mouse, but I must: this was a disappointing product, and I have now replaced the mouse (with another Logitech mouse). If Logitech were to revisit the design, I would be willing to have a look (albeit cautiously) at a future product with similar features. As it stands, while there is much to appreciate about this mouse, the wonky scrolling prevents me from recommending it.
I thought it was worth a shot because of the price... the picture is horrible though, lots of snow. Hundreds of tiny flickering white dots really messes up the ambiance.
I have used many memory cards from San Disc and they have been fine. So I bought this Extreme before taking a trip to Alaska, I used it a few times before leaving and it stopped working. My Nikon D300 would give a warning stating it was defective. I went on a Flickr forum to see if others had the same problem with their d300s. I found that they did and there were comments on what to do to see if it was the camera or the card. I went through a series of tests to determine for sure it was the card.I called San Disk for a rpleacement. The young man from some foriegn country ezplained to me how to use a memory card, it drove me nuts. Then he suggested that I do some of the same tests that I had already done. I complied and of course it still was the card. He then suggested that I completley load the card with photos then re-format the card and call back. He gave me a an event number.I did as he asked, knowing it woudl not work. I called back the next day to what ever country they are in, what is wrong with using Americans???? I did get a return number and sent the card back more than a month ago, and am still waiting.Befor my Alaska trip, I had to buy two 4g cards to rplace the defective one, not not San Disk cards.I am still waiting for the replacement.I know that it is possible for any manufacturer to put out a card that might be defective, my main complint is the long period of time to replace this card.I once had HP replace an entire printer before I sent them the defective one and they sent it overnight!!I may still buy a San Disk card again, but if I ever get another bad one, it will be my last.
These sound great and stay in place but are very uncomfortable. I would not buy again!
I don't often ignore the reviews on Amazon but I did this time. I won't ever do it again. This headset works great until it breaks. It lasted 5 months, just out of warranty, and the transmitter broke- by itself like magic. The company was sad that it was no longer covered, but offered to replace it for only $30, and then reminded me that I'd need a new battery soon (they're advertised to last 1-2 years) and offered to save me some shipping costs if I'd order it now for another $25. Obviously, these folks make their money on replacement parts and shipping and handling fees.Look at the Sennheiser. We bought it as a replacement and threw the TV Ears away, and it's cheaper, it's more comfortable to wear, has better sound, and the reviews from others gives me reason to believe that it's much better manufactured.
I was very excited when the packaged arrived only to be slightly disappointed that the product did not match the picture that was on Amazon. The sound was awful and the tape player kept rejecting the tape after about thirty seconds of playing. I plan on contacting the seller and even if they won't do anything for me I still plan on shipping it back to them out of disgust. Don't buy this product.
When I bought the camera I was impressed with the pictures it took. I found out after 4 years that it is a throw away camera. The lens will not close and all you get is a zoom error. I looked this problem up online and found that it is very common after a couple of years, and that it will cost the same to repair it as to buy a new one.
a while ago my cd player broke, i decided to let it r.i.p. and take my mom's, cos she never uses it. the minute i started listening to it i was disgusted. by what you ask? the same problems as everyone else:*it's flimsy and breaks very easily, and i'm one of those people who uses the special spot on their backpack for cd players.*it skips like a mofo.*THE WHITE NOISE!!!!!*AAA batteries are annoying.*volume doesn't go up that loud.*the "surround mode" [...stinks] so bad and makes good music sound [...bad].*the headphones are junk.there is one good thing about it:*it's slim and tiny, but it still has a nice big LCD.
This was the first really bad experience I have had ordering through Amazon.I picked the item to come from an affiliate called American Wireless Store. After the order was placed there was silence for fifteen days, finally an item sent email arrived and four days later an envelope arrived. Inside was a blister pack with what appeared to be a 250GB Corsair Flash Voyager memory stick. There was no invoice or packing slip with the item.I assumed that I had gotten such a great deal because the item had been packaged incorrectly, I ordered a 64GB stick, and they had sold them at deep discount rather than repackage. Wrong!Once plugged into my computer USB port it did not show up as a Corsair. It came up as a generic 250GB drive. I ran some data transfer tests and most of the data sent to the stick and back to the computer ended up corrupted.I ran a test on it that showed it actually had 40GB of memory. At this point I knew that I had been sent a counterfeit Corsair Flash Voyager stick that had been hacked to look like a 250GB stick.I sent American Wireless Store an email through Amazon demanding a refund. American Wireless Store has not responded to this date.I filed a claim through Amazon and within a week of filing the claim Amazon refunded my purchase price and shipping charges.So no complaints against Amazon, but Buyer Beware of American Wireless Store.
Just received the traveldock. I purchased this because of it portability. I was disappointed to discover that it will not operate on battery power as claimed. Works fine on ac power however using battery power only provides a split second of audio followed by a couple of second of static then nothing. Unit came with 4 AA batteries. I replaced them with fresh batteries but the problem persists. Returning it today.
The digital frame was nice looking, but it didn't function as advertised. I couldn't get the pictures to come up in the format or number that the instructions indicated. Also, the quality of the photos shown wasn't very good, even when I used higher resolution photos. Also, got somewhat of a run around when I tried to return the unit. It was a Christmas present and was purchased online in November. By the time Christmas came, the return period had passed. However, the company finally came to their senses and refunded my money.
Quality is OK but the size is really small and expensive product. Next time will go for another brand instead.
I've had this laptop for almost four years so I know it's fairly outdated now, however, I just wanted to lay out what I've experienced from Sony in general. Since there are so many cons, I'll go with the pros first.Pros- The laptop has actually maintained functionality the past four years and hasn't had a major problem I haven't been able to fix. This is the reason I gave it two stars instead of just one, just because the thing still works.- Glossy screen, which was somewhat uncommon back in 2004.- Good picture on screen.- Three (3) USB ports.- One of the nicest and attractive keyboards to date, in my opinion.Cons- Massive. I know back then I wanted a large screen on a laptop for watching movies (which I never even really started doing), but still, the mammoth beast is huge and puts a lot of stress on my back carrying it around, especially with my school books as well.- Wireless absolutely sucks. From day 1 it has always cut out every 5-10 minutes, especially when I'm trying to watch and load a streaming movie at the same time. I can't download any huge files without dragging it to my router and hooking it up through ethernet.- Just found out only a few months ago that RAM is shared and I actually have LESS than 512MB.- Slooooooow at many, many times. Most likely due to the fact that it has less than 512MB of RAM.- Battery has always been horrible, getting me only about two hours or less, but now I get about 35 minutes before automatic shutdown without warning.- AC adapter is huge and just adds even more weight to what you are lugging around (since the battery is so bad, you'll definately be carrying that AC power wherever you go).- Speakers aren't that great and can't overpower and surrounding noise.- Memory stick drive just stopped working a couple years back.- I don't know if it's the CD burner or CDs themselves, but half the time they come out unable to work.- Screen started to flicker whenever being opened over the past year.- Drive is partitioned (this is not a con itself). I barely have any of my own files on the C drive (most are on D which was made for extra storage), and yet, there is so much crap on it that I can't get rid of and I don't even have the minimum amount of space to do a drive defrag.- No Windows XP CD incase you need to reinstall.- Microsoft Office was only a trial (although this may be common on many laptops, I'm not really sure since this is the only one I've ever owned so far).After taking the size, battery life, and faulty Wi-Fi into consideration, I pretty much consider myself to own a desktop, since it has far less mobility than other laptops. I was stupid and 17 years old four years ago. I was obsessed with Sony and felt the need to have every electronic product I own made by them. However, I have had problems with most everything I own (camera, Playstation 2, etc.) with the exception of a pair of headphones (best I've ever had). Take my advice: Do not buy Sony laptops! I highly doubt they have strived to improve the quality of these things over four years, although there is a very small chance I could be wrong.On a side note, I think I'm going to get an Asus Eee PC for mild surfing and note-taking at school when they come out with the new models with slightly larger screens and also build my own desktop, since I no longer want to be bothered with company-manufactured junk anymore.
I maintain a car dealership's website so having a good, dependable camera is very important. This camera was purchased by someone who is no longer here. If you want a reliable camera that takes decent shots, don't buy this camera. I carry this camera in a bag and it always turns itself on so the batteries get wasted. It doesn't always turn on the first time you switch it on. You have to switch to a special mode to get a decent close-up shot. It can't handle shots in dim lighting so unless it's really sunny out or a really well-lit room, forget about using this camera. Colors don't always appear right. Bright reds sometimes turn out looking orange which isn't good if you're selling a bright red car. In my humble opinion, Canon is the way to go.
Expensive , but wonderful design, until the monitor goes out after 2.5 years, and it will cost $800 for a new one. Sony parts are out of this world in price, and most repair people say it will cost more that it's worth. It doesn't have any place to add another monitor to even check it out.
This lens is an extremely limited lens in that it has a single working fstop, changing magnification is accomplished by pulling the front of the lens out, mechanical connection is unacceptable.It is impossible to produce an image of acceptably sharp quality. I was very disapointed with the results that I achieved, If you are at all serious about your images don't consider this lens - it is a waste of your money.
It failed to transmit the needed signal strength from my PS3. that too for 720P. wondering how the games in 1080P worked though !!! Had to buy a branded, good quality HDMI from SONY to get rid of the problem.Also, the screen used to flicker and sometimes lost signals using this cheap quality cables. would not buy it again or suggest any one to go for this low quality items.
OK. It's been 7 month since I bought this player and now I feel like leaving a feedback. There was a lot good things said about this player, so I'm going to concentrate on something you won't find in product manual or Philips web site.1) JPEG viewing doesn't display the pictures on a full screen (4:3 in my case), which makes picture look stretched vertically.2) You can't browse menu while playing MP3. MP3 playback stops as soon as you access screen menu. This makes impossible to browse disk with many MP3s and listen some of them in the same time.3) Some DivX files doesn't support "Fast Forward", so you can't stop playback and resume it next day, because you going to have to watch it from the beginning.4) Player doesn't recognize mixed disks, I have DVD-R with two DIVX movies and few JPEG files. The player is unable to read it.5). Philips doesn't bother releasing firmware update to address some or all of these issues.6) And the most important: The player broke after 7 months. It plays for 20-30 min then the picture freezes and playback never resumes. Philips has only 90 days warranty and repair cost is $42 + shipping (which will come up to the player price!!!)UPDATE:This is my second unit and it broke again. After 6 month of use the player stopped recognizing any disks. No matter what I put in I'm getting "No Disk" message. Let me open the count of broken units I know, 2 of mine broke, 4 of my friends and 1 of my parents so it's 7. Too many for one person to know about.Such a shame for Philips.... No more Philips products for me...
Bought the 80 Gig for my daughter, USB 2.0. She transferred most of her image library and it died. Ah yes, the not so familiar, but easily recognizable clink of the dead drive. Made in Singapore, but no name on the hard drive unit. I would say don't waste your money, but in this case, don't lose your memories. Buy a brand name.
These speakers are visually nice and work very well at low volume. if your looking for something to throw some real power and volume at try another brand. also the construction is not of high quality, my voice coil cover fell off one of them and they both blew aat fairly low leverls... using the recommended infinity amp... kind of dissapointed with the newer infinity products.
I bought this printer about 7 months ago. I was satisfied with it's quality and speed. A bit noisy but okay. The biggest problem was the costly ink, but since I didn't really print much, this is still okay.Now the REAL problem, it spitted out some plastic parts today and stopped working anymore. The warranty period is just 90 days, and instead of paying for the repair, you can pay the same amount for another new printer.You get the idea. Buy at your own risk.
I cant believe this is USB 2.0. Takes me 15min to download 1 gig of data.
I bought and returned this item, of course still waiting to get my money. Sound is horrible. I bought this because I like Altec speakers a lot, but this turned out to be a worthless piece, not sure if I got the 1/100 bad pieces.
This dock is slow to use and very expensive to buy supplies for. You can have your digital pictures processed much cheaper.
I bought the Tiffen 62mm approx. $30 polarizer from Amazon. When it arrived it was all smudged and dusty. But even worse, it had a small scratch on the glass. Also the thread on the ring looked badly made, or else must have been scratched during transit, because if you looked closely you could see that the paint had come of from the edges and the edges themselves looked slightly jagged. It made a disconcerting scraping noise when I put it on the lens, and that's when I decided I'm not going to use it because I'm afraid the unfinished edges will damage the threads on my lens. I got a Sigma UV filter along with this one and wow, what a difference in quality! The glass on the Sigma was smooth and clean and the ring and threads were very cleanly made. You could just see how poor quality the Tiffen was by comparison when you looked at the two rings side by side; the metal was all scratched looked like it had been crafted by hand with a hammer. And both filters came in the same shipment so it wasn't the case that something happened to the Tiffen during delivery. I don't know if the problem is bad packaging on Tiffen's part (the box did look like it would not hold the lens so securely as Sigma's) or just poor quality control, but in any case I now seriously question the reliability of this brand. I am returning it to Amazon and buying a different brand. I'm giving this 2 stars instead of 1 because the polarizing effect did seem to work pretty well, for what that's worth.
I've been sitting here for nearly 2 hours, trying to figure out how to use this Amazon Gift Card to buy one of these. 2! HOURS! This is pathetic. Why can't you just add a button that says "Use Gift Card" or "Use 'X.XX' on Your Account"? Make things sooooo much easier.
We purchased the Sony wireless headphones model MDR-RF925RK 6 months ago. Suddenly, they started to make a very loud pop sound (that'll make you jump) and they then quit working. You have to unplug the unit, plug it back in, and it'll work again.. but for how long.. it's anybody's guess.. anywhere from 1 min to 40 min's and then it'll do it again.I called Sony at 239-768-7547, and spoke with a woman who was hard to understand (didn't sound US born) who said they only have a 90 day manufacturers warranty. She offered to send me an email with instructions on how to send my headphones in to get a refurbished pair. I asked at what cost, which she could not tell me, as her "system was down". I asked if Sony could repair my headphones, and told her I saw a lot of people complain about the same problem, and she said Sony knows of no such problem. I then asked her for the repair department phone number. The gentleman I spoke with said there would be no repair, and that he could offer me an "exchange program" which would entail me mailing them my headphone and them mailing me a refurbished pair, again, at an expense he could not tell me. He said he could email it to me.. I told him the lady before already sent the email, but verified my email address anyway. The email addy typed in by the previous lady was wrong, and it took me SIX times of spelling it for the gentleman (didn't sound US born) to get it right. He then told me it may take a half of a day to get the email.Very frustrating!!!!!!
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.
Worked for about a month and then it started smearing the print at the bottom of every page. Now it only prints in blue. I've changed print cartridges and spent hours tinkering with the software to no avail.You get what you pay for, I guess.
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.
Horrible product!! Waste of money, do not even waste ur time! I live in an area with numerous dead channels with other older transmitters working perfectly well ... This one is all static and a complete failure.
The buying experience was not half bad - the product arrived in good time and was well packaged. Unfortunately, the remote control organizer is not worth the hot glue it took to put it together. The "organizer" holds 4 remotes on two shelves. But don't try to remove one remote control from the box because the other 3 go falling all over the place. The two shelves are way too shallow, covering less than half of the remote control devices and so don't hold them in place. The organizer also needs an additional internal divider so that each remote has its own spot and does not fall over when another is removed. What a waste of money - you can get a better organizer at half the price and of equal or better quality at a local store.
Broke down out of warranty, cost another $105 to find out that it could not be fixed. Junked it.
I bought this drive to backup my iMac. It was only turned on when I was doing a backup until March 08. Since then it has been doing Time Machine backups and is on all the time. The drive still mounts, but Time Machine can no longer write to it and I get a failure message every time it tries. I'm pretty disappointed. It was obviously functioning fine before, so the unit itself isn't defective. Hope to avoid buying another LaCie.
The sound quality of these headphones was relatively poor but that is not why I returned them. The range was about 25 feet on the same floor and then loud static would come and go at different locations in the house. This was very consistent. In the basement they were useless. I replace them with a set by RCA model wph150 for $30 less and the sound was much better and no problem anywhere in the house.
This adapter is totally worthless. I bought it to avoid replacing my factory head unit with a new deck (w/aux input), and I was very disappointed. I returned the adapter and replaced my head unit. Good decision.
If you want to blast your neighbors out of their skulls, this is the system for you. The bass thumps even at the lowest setting. Play it at a reasonably mellow low volume, and you'll notice how irritatingly tinny the satellite speakers are. People who complain, "no highs no lows, must be Bose" are dead wrong about this set. I say where is the mid range? Where's the mellow warm tones? I hate what this does to my music! Plus the speakers cut in and out. I'm sending it back.
This is what happened to me reading this book: I found myself skimming through whole pages thinking 'and blah blah blah.' This has never happened to me with a book before. The reviewer who said this book needed and editing job was spot-on. I longed to take a red pen to it and cut, cut, cut. Half as long and it would have been much better. I cannot recommend this book to a friend, and having not read The Secret History already I have become a little bit wary of reading it in the future.The previous two reviews I can only agree with; they sum up my feelings very well. However, what prompted me into writing this review is something which quite enraged me. And so I write with a warning to a potential reader who has ever loved a person with Down's Syndrome. Okay, so Tartt has given us a character with Down's, and that it ususual and perhaps to be applauded. But this character, Curtis, is described in such terms as to make my blood boil. He lumbers, rolls, drools; he has squishy little eyes and a 'smashed' face; he chokes out single words now and then, accompanied by much pointing and dribbling and hugging of cuddly toys. His hands are clammy and pudgy. He cries a lot and loves kittens. Come on now!Anybody who who has a person in their life with Down's Sydrome will be horrified by this character. My brother has Down's. He has an earing and long hair. He goes to the gym and is slim. He is more articulate than a lot of 'normal' adults I've met. It's true he is a kind and gentle person, but he - and every other person with Down's I know - is more like the rest of us than our society cares to admit. If you too have someone in your life with Down's Syndrome, then DO NOT READ this book. It will only hurt and anger you.Okay, so this book is jam-packed with stereotypes; and should we say that all authors have to be PC and moral? No. I don't think so. But it annoys me that she uses the fact of having Down's Syndrome as a plot device (he exists to show that the suspected murderer, Danny, is a good person trapped by circumstance - who but a good person could care so much about such a creature as Curtis?)If you read this book as someone who knows nothing about Down's Syndrome, don't believe a word of it. If you do know someone, and care about them, then don't read this book.
I just acquired one of these Epson CX5400 paper-weights in an eBay auction, and my experience in my initial tests confirms the dozens of reports made by other customers regarding a perpetually clogged print head that steadfastly remains to be cleared, no matter how many times I run the nozzle head cleaning utility. This product obviously was either ineptly designed, or it was designed to become dysfunctional within a short period of time.I did come to the Amazon.com to glance at the reviews, but I foolishly let myself be persuaded by the review(s) that had 5-stars and claimed not to be written by Epson employees (or stock holders?), because I wanted to believe that I was going to obtain a good unit, although it was manufactured among a group of lemons. I minimized the insights provided by those who would prefer to throw the unit through the plate glass windows at Epson's corporate headquarters, because I knew that I would not be investing a lot of money in a used / returned item that had polarized so many customers. It seems like all you get when you buy one of these products is a trigger that will send you to your shrink for psychotherapy.I'd like the thank all those customers who shared their experience with the clogged head problem, because their collective experience has convinced me that it would be a waste of time for me to spend time and money trying to fix a problem on my particular machine, when it is most likely that my machine suffers from the same design flaw as theirs and is therefore not worth the bother.Since the printer head eventually becomes non-operational and virtually useless, don't buy this item under the delusion that you will get an "all-in-one" printer/copier/scanner: odds are, you will only get a USB scanner. For the $40 I paid in the eBay auction, I guess I will choose to be happy that I got a pretty good scanner at a low price.===============================================================UPDATE, 1/2/2006. I wish I would have taken my own advice a few weeks ago and had just accepted that the Epson CX5400 is a dysfunctionally designed machine and let it go at that. But, no, I had to see if I could "rescue" it, so I did a little research on the Internet, and I turned saving it into a "project." I soon discovered what the nature of problem is. I wish I hadn't, though, because I would have spared myself a lot of time, trouble, and additional expense if I had just walked away. But I allowed myself to get sucked into the challenge anyway, so I will now share what I learned for the wise and wary.For anyone inclined to waste a lot of time trying to rescue their own Epson CX5400, I refer you to a web site called fixyourownprinter.com. There where you will learn in a forum devoted to the problems of this all-in-one printer-copier-scanner (http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/28050) that the reason this printer just stops printing at some point most likely has to do with the fact that an ink discharge tube, which is inconveniently located in a very hard-to-reach place underneath the carriage that contains the ink cartridges, got disconnected from the plastic tip it must be attached to. It seems that the pressure caused by the charging system when ink cartridges are replaced can blow that tube right off its mooring. Since no ink can flow, no printing can occur. The problem is a design flaw created by Epson's engineers, and that is why so many hundreds of people who bought that machine are justifiably upset with Epson for putting that turkey on the market.For those with a lot of time on their tiny hands, as well as the dexterity and patience of a heart surgeon, there is some good technical advice in the forum about how to access that tiny, space with long, curved, needle-nosed pliers so that you can re-attach the tube to get the ink flowing again. After many frustrating hours, I did manage to succeed in doing that.But I really do not recommend that anyone not condemned to three consecutive life terms waste your time in trying to resurrect this machine, because, in addition to the tube disconnect problem, this machine seems to suffer from interminably clogged printing heads that do not deliver a photo worth looking at. After I re-connected the dangling tube, I cleaned the heads dozens of times and ran the nozzle check just as often, and, after three weeks of tests, I have yet to get a nozzle print out that is satisfactory. All the colors have gaps and broken lines. On top of all that, it is expensive to run those print head tests, since this machine guzzles ink faster than an SUV sucks gas while driving through the desert with the air conditioner going full blast.I even went on eBay, where I bought some EKS Print Head Cleaning Solution from a guy who specializes in printer repair. I used it several times over a period of two weeks to clean those heads, and while I think the cleaning solution may be a good product, I still did not get to a point where I get a satisfactory nozzle check print out. Nor do I get good quality prints of text documents or of color photos. Using the same Photoshop image, I compared the highest quality color photo print the Epson CX5400 could deliver with what my Canon i450 could do, and the Canon i450 far out-performed my CX5400. The Canon delivered a sharp, crisp, highly detailed, well resolved image with saturated colors. In contrast, the Epson presented with a softer image that not only lacked snap and contrast, but it did not even the colors right!So, while I am happy for those who say that they are happy with the CX5400 machine that they bought, I cannot include myself in that group, nor do I ever expect to in regards to the particular hardware I acquired cheaply on eBay. I will still get some use out of it as a USB scanner and possibly a low priority copier -- at least until the ink runs out. This printer head clogged hog is not worth getting its ink supply refilled.
The camera seemed nice, but the Twain software included with it did not work on Windows NT4.0 like it was supposed to. Tech support couldn't help either, suggested that it just won't work on some computers. I sent it back.
I've been a MP3 enthusiast since about 1998, when it first started becoming popular. I've owned 3 previous MP3 players, 2 flash based (Samsung yepp and visual land), and 1 hard drive based (Ipod). I tend to use the flash based player for exercising, since they are more rugged and can tolerate the constant movement. I got this player because it has a larger storage space and I like the fact that you can charge this on any computer through the USB port. The built-in lith-ion battery is also a major bonus.However, after using it for about 1 month, I encountered several design flaws that renders the player virtually useless for my purpose. Most of the flaws revolve around the neckstrap control, and some revolve around the player itself.Here are my lists of complaints:1. The player WILL NOT WORK unless you have the neckstrap. The neckstrap serves two purposes: it acts as the controller and pipes the sound to a mini connector at the top. You can't turn it on/off, no control of volume, and the connector on the mp3player is a specialized 3/32" connector instead of a standard 1/8". This prevents you from plugging a headphone directly to the player.2. The neckstrap is very large, containing a huge button for play/pause/on/off, and another connector for the mini plug. In addition to (#1) it makes the player useless without the neckstrap. This completely defeats the purpose of purchasing a small player if the control is about 2x volume of the player.3. MAJOR DESIGN FLAW: the neckstrap is NOT WATERPROOF. I took it out to do some jogging, and basically the sweat from my neck will soak through the nylon strap and cause some electrical shortage. This causes two malfunctions: a) the controls will start acting crazy as though they are constantly being pressed, meaning the volume could get very loud/soft and you constantly skip songs, b) the audio connection eventually degrades and you start hearing strange stuff coming out. Now, if you read through the manual very carefully, Philips does admit at the end of each language section that the neckstrap is not designed to be waterproof (which also means it's not sweat proof). What is the point of getting an expensive flash-based mp3p layer if you can't even sweat in it? I admit, it only failed when I went jogging for 2 hours on an 85-degree day, so if you are just going through some light walks it's probably fine.4. Controls are lacking: you can skip songs forward/backward (to the next file), turn volume up/down, and play/pause. That is ALL. I have loaded songs into the player several times, and to date I still can't figure out how it arranges them. This is fine if you just listen to music, but I enjoy listening to audio books and NPR programming. The player completely screws up the order of the audio file, and the inability to fast-forward within a file makes it useless for listening to long programming. For example, I often listen to 1 hr long program. Sometimes in the middle of the program I would be interrupted and have to press pause. This causes the player to shut off after about 10 seconds of inactivity. When I finally restart the file, it would play from the beginning of the file, and there'd be no way for me to fast-forward to the part when I pressed pause.5. The USB protector cap is very flimsy and fragile. I cracked it after about 1 week of pulling it out and popping it back in.The good:This player is not all bad, although the problems with the neckstrap and controls totally overshadows the good.1. Recharges extremely quickly, I'd say in about 1 hour. The battery last for about 4-5 hr of continuous listening.2. Relatively small and light.3. Ease of use: no program required if you are using win2000 or winxp, just plug it in and it shows up as a disk drive.4. Besides the USB cap, the magnesium shell makes the mp3 player seem very rugged. I think the material is the same as the exterior used by IBM ThinkPad.All in all, I would not recommend this to anyone. The novelty of the neckstrap wears off when you realize that it doesn't really work all that well. If you only use it to play music in the office or during light workout, you might be able to get away with it. If you want to use it for audio books, listen to long programming, do any form of aerobic exercise that induce sweating, THIS IS NOT THE PLAYER FOR YOU.The price you pay ($159 retail) and the limitations, you might as well get a hard-disk based mp3 player. You get a bigger drive, and you can't go exercising with either players.
I wish I saw the reviews here before I bought mine. I totally agree with Byron and T-Diddy. Keep in mind some of these are just my theoretical deductions, and some are actual experiences. The material is top notch. The leather is very high quality. The positives end here. The back of my case is extremely stiff. When I bend it back to transform it into the "kickstand", I'm afraid I would break it. And because it's so stiff, the little snap button on the fabric strap is not strong enough to catch the top button. The case is too tight for a 60GB and since you have to slide the iPod out half way to dock or to do the kickstand, this whole kickstand feature is completely useless for me. People generally buy a case to protect their iPods, or at the very least, a SENSE of security. In my opinion, this case fails on this score. The carabiner is an awesome idea, however, the only thing keeping your iPod from kissing the ground at a good velocity is a flimsy fabric strap that in turn is held together by a simple snap button that isn't very strong (see my comment about it not able to hold onto the top button). And since the carabiner causes the whole contraption to swing while I walk, I find myself constantly paranoid that either the strap would break or the snap would undo itself. I know the Laws of Physics will prevail one of these days with this case. There is no peace of mind with this case if I do anything more rigorous than sitting or standing still. On the first day I used the carabiner for about 2 blocks before I had to put the whole thing in my jacket pocket. No iPod was damaged in the incident. The case was promptly returned.
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 had an Epson LQ570 that was a real gem. It had amazing print quality and lasted for several years until my computer became obsolete. My kids wanted an HP photo printer so I tried one but was disappointed. After I tried a couple of other brands I bought an Epson R320. It takes a long time to start printing. It goes through a long period of wierd sounds, then it appears to go dead. after a long silent period it finally prints.Recently we had a power outage. There was no surge, the substation just went down. Today I tried to use it and it won,t recognize the ink cartridges that have been in there for a couple of months. There is a long list of annoyances that I won't bother to list.It used to be that if you bought a certain brand of equipment you could expect a certain level of quality throughout that product line. The world of electronics is a very different place. Caveat Emptor!
I bought this mechine to watch DVD's from other zones than #1. as it appeared to be presented in their advertisement. It will not. When I tried calling the company from the # in the manuel, I was directed to 10 15 15 8000 a 'new' directory assistance' company charging $5.49 for information. There now is no listing for 'CyberHome' in Fremont, CA. The player is OK but it won't play other zone DVDs. Don't believe the add.
Archos batteries do not work, after a couple of months batteries, I have bought twice and the same thing happened. Stay away of Archos products
I've owned these FRS radios for less than 6 months and they have had to be sent in for repair of the radio electronics twice. Also, the cover which holds the batteries in is constantly falling off. When they are working, they work fine. The channel lock feature is nice, as is the button which allows you to listen when the incoming signal is not strong enough to be detected. If you're looking for something reliable, you may want to consider others.
Ordered by mistake two items of the same kind. Called three times to have one item returned to my account. No response from company and no phone call or e-mail message. Very frustrating"
I bought a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Scan 5400 II three months ago. I've not produced a single usable scan yet. Most of the time my scanner has been in transit between my house and Minolta's Technical Service. The scans have fine parallel streaks that show up on large prints. After I posted the resulting scans on a photographer's discussion list I got e-mail from many other people who had problems with Minolta scanners. It looks like this product has a very poor quality control. After three repair attempts Minolta agreed to replace my scanner. Today they went back on their word. Someone from their service department called and told me my scanner is "as per factory specifications" and that the streaks "can only be seen at high magnifications" - as if that was not the whole point of buying a dedicated film scanner. My advice: get a Nikon. You don't want to deal with jerks.
I actually purchased two of these combo pens as part of a "PDA" package. And frankly, there are better combo pens on the market... I really love the ones that come from Yafa. Keep your money and go look for another brand of combo pen.
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.
I had to replace a GE unit which developed what appears to be a common problem of cutting off incoming messages without any warning---although it did have great sound quality. I decided to try this AT&T machine, in spite of the reviews which mentioned poor sound quality. Those reviews were right. The sound quality on incoming messages is sometimes so poor as to make the unit worthless. I am now trying a Radio Shack unit. Don't waste your money on this AT&T machine.
I bought this to listen to music on my Droid in my 2009 Kia Spectra. It sucks. If I turn the volume up to anything remotely audible terrible static starts to come out of my car speakers. Many people online said to make sure you're listening while the Droid is not charging, but even when I unplug it from the charger the static persists. I purchased a better quality cable for $14 and haven't had any problems. It seems this specific cable is hit or miss, good luck.The good thing is I now have something to fiddle with, pulling the cable out from the retraction thing over and over sure is entertaining!
Within 10 minutes of using it, the green light burned, and to top it off the fans don't blow worth a damn, it ended up in the trash the same day.Only good cooler the the Intec Turbo Cooler, that's the only SAFE cooler that will suck out the heat from where it's supposed to come out.
Bought this speaker for my daughter's iPod because it was a nice blend of size and price. The connector lasted ONE week, and of course, it's the one component not covered in the "limited" warranty. It's a bad design-- docking puts too much torque on the weakly supported base even with the proper adapter in place. We can still use the cable for the speakers and the sound is fine for its size. However, if you can't charge the device, it's not worth much.
Overall, this should be a wonderful piece of hardware! It has everything! It has excellent reviews.... but warning on the driver. I put it into my CD driver and it kept grinding... Mine could have been just one bad driver out of millions. I have used Logitech devices before and they have been fantastic.
Bought these to use while running and was very disappointed. They didn't fit securely over my ears at all and would slip off even if I was just walking or sitting. No swivel or ability to adjust in any meaningful way. I guess sound quality was good, but hard to say since they kept falling off.
Gave it one star because there was no option for zero. Died after two days of use, would not turn on or reset. Previous Zen Nano, same thing after six months of use. I guess that would be my last Creative product.
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.
BE WARE. This product was designed specifically for use with TINY mp3 players like the ipod shuffle (which is, in my opinion, another ridiculous product) and is not much use for anything else. The cord is hardly a foot long. I had to return it immediately.
I bought this some time ago but never really used it until the last couple of days after I purchased the Sangean HDT-1X. The antenna that came with it wasn't very good so I dug out the Terk Tower. The tower was completely worthless, actually worse than the simple diapole that came with the tuner.
If you still have a unit that has experienced the H07 death message, call Panasonic Executive Customer Relations at 201-392-6870. Politely but firmly ask them what they are doing about this widespread problem, and tell them you would like them to fix your unit at no charge.
For the average cam user, this would be a good purchase. Just make sure you have plenty of lighting around you. The image quality is fair at best..It always seems to be a bit grainy and distorted no matter what I do. But look at the price.Basically, if you take a picture of yourself with this cam, it will look like you. However, the color will be off, and you might suddenly have new lines in your face. Blue eyes are always green or brown in the cam pictures. Oh well.The cam hardware itself wasn't thought out very well. I eventually ended up just duct taping the cam to wherever I wanted to take a picture because it kept falling over. The cord is much too heavy for the cam, and it will just slide out of its base and fall over after you've spent time adjusting it to where you want it to be. Logitech could easily have invested just a tiny bit more time into creating a better cam base.The software that comes with the cam is very basic. You can adjust the picture resolution to 3 different sizes, and take a pic. You can also make a short video. The only bug I've run across is the Export video to email feature. The software adds its own little video player to the videos that you send people, and it always crashes their computers.If you want to take some pictures or have a webcam on a site, this would be a decent cam to use. There are better ones out there, but they're more costly.
I purchased these 2 separate times. The first time I sent them back because both modules were defective. The replacement set had 1 bad module so I said to heck with it and set them back. I bought some OCZs and they are still doing great years down the road. I just wanted to give a heads up with these as you have a good chance of getting bad memory.
very poor sound quality. It barely works. lots of static. I had to install hard wired outdoor speakers. I have bought items from Amazon before and this one is not a keeper.
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.
I dont know where to start...Sure it says Win2K compatible, but not really.The install procedure is very complicated, terse, unpleasant.The first time I attempted to install the drivers, it re-booted to a blue screen. Requiring me to reinstall the OS, then try again...So I eventually get it to work, no help from ATI(we all know about ATI's prize winning support) I start the app, start flipping through channels, hit a weak station and my system freezes. It only starts there, So if the TV app has any problems, which it often does, Your system will take at least 20min to shut down gracefully. So what about features, the ability to view all stations simultaneously -doesnt work(will hang the app). Look and feel, not as nice as the old ATI interface.So you say, sounds like you need to call tech support....Yeah right we're talking ATI here, there IS_NO_TECH_SUPPORT.At least they dont respond to emails. Not to mention the hoops you must jump through to get to the help form, that you guessed it -doesn't work. So after waiting weeks for any reply to SEVERALemails I've decided to return it as it doesnt work as advertised nor, is it supported.All in all - A real bad experience, and I want the world to know.Oh yeah, that should be ZERO stars, not 1.
This filter should NEVER be recommended for use on this camcorder and probably most camcorders. Works ok when shooting video BUT when shooting still photographs, using flash, it's horrible. The flash shoots through the filter which distorts everything.I bought this filter thinking it was a good idea and it was recommended on page with the camcorder. AGIAN IT SHOULD NEVER BE RECOMMENDED WITH THIS CAMCORDER AND PROBABLY MOST CAMCORDERS!!!
The product does not work. Only half of it does. I have emailed the seller and they have not responded.
I found the mouse and the peripherals to be highly aesthetically pleasing. In addition the weight of the mouse is perfect: heavy enough to provide just the right amount of kinetic resistance. The batteries and lights are not only cool looking, they do a great job of providing visual feedback as to the remaining charge.However, the middle scroll button is such a hindrance that it cancels out all of the positive things about this mouse. I really wanted this to work and figured that there must be some proprietary method of operation. I worked... er...struggled with this mouse for the better part of a work day before giving up. I tried varying amounts of pressure as well as varying amounts of surface area of my finger on the sensor. The scroll simply does *not* work. As a matter of fact, it works against you. On the uncommon occasions it does detect that you are attempting to scroll, more often than not, the scroll speed will be excruciatingly slow (or fast!), that is if you can get past the fact that it quite often will scroll in the wrong direction.Sorry Obsidian, I really wanted to love this mouse but scrolling is an extremely important part of my day to day. It sure is a pretty mouse though. Better luck next time.
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.
DO NOT BUY!!! I bought this at Wal-mart for the (seemingly) low price of $39.99. A camera that you can't function isn't a deal at any price. It wouldn't do the appropriate action even when I followed the manual verbatim. When I tried the website that's recommended in the manual, I was sent instead to a home page that didn't have any support for the model number ( 57490 ). They had lots of other models, but not this one. Apparently people have had trouble downloading pictures more than once, but I didn't even get that far. Luckily I was able to return it, but online purchases aren't as easy to remedy.
Got mine 7 months ago, used it about 1 hour per day, thought it was fine until the remote went up. Now none of the buttons function as labeled (&quot;volume&quot; changes tracks, &quot;display&quot; changes play mode, &quot;stop&quot; doesn't work at all). Unfortunately I am just now realizing that it only had a 90 day warranty and a new remote costs $100+! Seems like it should have lasted a little longer than 7 months... Also agree with others comments re: headphones (unusable), and small, hard-to-press buttons on the remote.
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
i have now gone through 2 crsr-10 receivers, simply because i have the boombox and carkit for that model. i will now be purchasing a whole different car kit and boombox. i have broken 2 of these in 3 months because the bottom connector doesn't have the strength a portable device needs. two units, broken in the same exact spot. very highly disappointed in the product to say the least.
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!
I bought this case for my 30 gig video. You could call the case snug, which is a good thing in my opinion. The plastic over the click wheel tended to bubble up a little, so I cut it out after a few days. After some slight modifications, the case works alright.My only real complaint is the buckle for the caribiner strap. It put a nice scratch right down the front of the screen, right in the middle. Other than that, the strap stays snapped down with the clips on the back and the caribiner is a pretty convenient handle. That scratch is more than enough to get me looking for a new case though. If you don't plan on ever taking your ipod out of it's case, then this cover would work. If not, keep looking.
I purchased this particular microphone from this site through TigerDirect, and wouldn't you know it----NO INSTRUCTIONS. I have tried to use various voice recording programs (WavePad, Sound Forge, and Cakewalk) but when I plug this mic in, NOTHING HAPPENS.Now, in the interest of fairness, I will not blame any one company for this problem, but I would really love to get some instructions for this product so that I can find out what it is that I need in order to make this product function. That is all I ask. That is why I rated it "1 star"....there's no way I can tell if this product is truly defective or not. TigerDirect says it doesn't come with instructions, and that all I need to do is to plug it in and use whatever software I have. That obviously isn't going to help me at all.If someone has any instructions as to how to get this thing to work, please feel free to let me know.
I use Windows XP and this product is awesome. It remembers many of my passwords for me. So quick and easy to just stick a finger on the sensor.In the beginning, I did have a little problem making it work, but no more. I realize that if my fingers are somehow different from when I programmed the fingerprint data, the device won't think it's me. I can't have wet fingers, dirty fingers, chapped fingers, etc. Now, it works just about every time I place a finger on. Just remember it might not work just after washing your hands or putting on lotion.Some password pages aren't recognized by the software, which is okay. I need to remember a few passwords anyway to keep my mind sharp. It does remember most of the passwords I need, though.I find that when I log out or have been away from my computer awhile enough for it to sleep, the software no longer works and the only way to get my Biopod working again is to restart the computer. Just a glitch, but not enough to make me give up my Biopod.Since I love my Biopod, I want to give it 5 stars, but there is room for improvement. I will give it 4 stars because of the glitches._____________________________________________UPDATE:I have since gotten Windows Vista with Internet Explorer 8. Biopod only works to get me signed onto the computer. It doesn't recognize sign in pages and won't help me sign in. Biopod worked so well with my previous system, I hate to downgrade the rating. Knowing how well it could work, I will now give it 2 stars instead of 1 that it would have gotten had I only tried it with Vista.
I spent hours on tech support with Linksys, and was told to send it back: the product was defective. So I did, and Amazon gave a refund. I lost only my time.
do NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!I PURCHASED THIS PLUG ADAPTER FOR MY TRIP TO EUROPE AND THE MOMENT I PLUGGED MY MAC CHARGER IN, THE FUSE INSIDE THE ADAPTER BLEW.I REPEAT, DO NOT BUY THIS. THEY SELL FAULTY DEVICES AND HAVE INCONVENIENCED ME THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF MY TRIPtalk about a stressful first three days. i took my adapter to an electronics store and the worker tried 5 new fuses in the adapter (with a camera charger plugged in). one by one, my plug adapter blew every single fuse. I'm telling you, please don't ever buy this product, save yourself the hassle it caused me
I agree with several of the recent reviws of this item. All that can really be said for this turntable is that it does play back LPs in an easy, no-fuss manner.The sound quality is mediocre at best; about like listening to an FM radio station. Maybe that's a bit harsh, but don't expect this turntable to fulfill your vinyl dreams. It just might get you addicted to it though; in which case you'll want to skip directly to a more Audiophile-grade belt turntable (Rega, NAD, Pro-Ject, Music Hall).Rating this table objectively is difficult, as @ $80 it's pretty much as good as you're going to get under $100-$150 (The low-end Sony and Denon tables in this same price range appear to just be rebadged versions of the AT-PL50 and are more money). It's just that for $80 there's not very much "good" that you get. It's suitable for the person who has a few old LPs that otherwise won't be used at all, if you're thinking about starting into vinyl though, do yourself a favor and save up more to get a better table or spend time to find a nice second-hand vintage table.
The 500GB is a RAID of two 250GB HDs. Mine had Maxtor HDs and they went to sleep constantly which is not a good idea for a server. The enclosure got very hot when stacked horizontally in the optional d2 rack. One week adfter it was off warranty, the enclosure had a catastrophic failure. I also had a 250GB in this series and the HD and chipset were replaced under warranty and then the circuit board failed off warranty.
Like most things price does equal quality to some extent. These are no different. FAR cheaper in quality than those you would receive with a retail purchase, these are pretty fragile. The first I removed from the box broke when I tried to open it, second one tore along the fold seam. Pretty crappy. I decide to just keep them to store backup dvds. I would NOT recommend them for any other use.
Donna Tartt seems to have a very high opinion of herself based on the glory of her last book which lasted ten years. In interviews, she talks of other novelists such as Hemingway and Faulkner, as if they are her peers. Dream on. The Little Friend surely doesn't justify that sort of comparison. Far from it. TLF offers the occasionally clever gyrations of an intelligent wordsmith, huff-puffing to come up with a masterpiece. Alas, a masterpiece TLF is not - though it is a masterpiece of grinding effort - and an effortless exercise in condescension. Tartt's hodgepodge of ingredients - childhood imagination, murder, poverty-driven drug addiction, eccentric Southern Gothic old women, whodunnit - is a nice idea that simply doesn't convince, and ultimately bores. It's all very busy, but never finds its heart. Tartt has tried to cover all the bases, outsmart everyone, and maybe even herself. Who does she think she is fooling?
I ordered the Next Generation Remote Control Extender and it works perfectly. So, I thought, I should be able to hook up even more devices if I purchase this 3-EYE Infrared Emitter.I have now tried (2) of these 3-Eye Emitters and both of them have not worked on ANY of my devices. All I am doing is disconnecting the single Emitter Cable that came with the Extender and replacing it with the 3-EYE Emitter Cable. I have tried all 3 Eyes on multiple components to no avail.I have triple checked that the Emitter Cable is plugged in to the Remote Extender.I have also triple confirmed that I am placing the Emitter Cable on the infrared reception area of my device.I have also verified that the Remote Extender is receiving the signal as it blinks when I press the remote.Again, all of this works fine with the single eye that came with the Remote Extender. I have no idea why this particular emitter will not work. I have contacted the seller to see if they can find out what's wrong.
Actually this item is worth zero stars. This must be the worst piece of electronics I ever bought. The range is feeble (reception quality varies within the space of the car!), the tone quality 'thin', lacking any depth, and the build quality beggars belief. I have rarely used it after the first few attempts, but the audio socket has come detached from the circuit board and the tuning knob drops off frequently. A much much better bet is Arkon's SoundfeederArkon SF150A SoundFeeder Wireless FM Transmitterat half the price. Stronger signal and good, deep sound.
The 16GB stick has enough space. However, I have been using this for 2 weeks and the speeds are very very crappy. Write speeds are some times &lt; 1MB/s and read speed are 5MB/S. Dunno if all the pieces are this bad or I ended up with a lemon. Check out other models.Ths speeds mane this a NO BUY for me
Mixed feelings here,the sound is good and the noise reduction is good, but the fit(unless you have very large ears)is not good, the design needs to be altered for the piece that fits around the ear in order to provide a more secure fit, then this would be a great value for the price.If you have HUGE ears this is for you.
it is dead now, and I just used less than 15 days. not a good deal.
I bought this computer in late May of 2007 to help me in my first year of teaching. It worked just fine until a couple of days after my one-year warranty ran out. Then, everything went to pieces. Similar to other reviewers, my laptop crashes for no reason and gets incredibly hot after just a short amount of time. Additionally, and most problematically, the computer rarely starts up when I want it to. Just this morning, I had to turn the computer on and off nearly 50 times before it finally turned the screen on.HP has had problems with this model (especially with the BIOS... if you search HP's web site, this model is eligible for a free repair), but if you're like me and off of the warranty, you are out of luck. I called HP and even to get one day's assistance, it was an absurd amount of money.I'd recommend this laptop only if you're willing to get an extended warranty and are using it more for fun than for important information. It does have a lot of features for the money, but none of those features do you a lot of good when the computer itself won't start up or stay on!
Got a great deal on this HDMI cable, but you get what you pay for. Hooked it up from laptop to TV and picture was grainy an covered with yellow-green pixels. Threw it away and got cable from Frys for 2.99 that worked great.
I had bought this player around 3 years ago, and i'm now experiencing the same thing virtually all dissatisfied owners experienced: the player simply stopped working, and the standby light just keeps flashing. I noticed that the player started behaving strangely in the month or so leading up to this - it skipped around on discs that seemed to have no issues; it turned itself off at random, the remote wouldn't respond very well, etc. The only thing that i'm amazed at is that it took around 3 years of light-to-moderate use (I used it for TV-on-DVD viewing on a 2nd tv) to get to the point of failure. this must be a problem with Phillips stuff - i had a cd player made by them (1st gen) that ran fine for around 6 years, then the power supply/standby completely cr@pped out on me and wouldn't power up, trapping the disc inside. This time, i literally had to take the DVD player apart, because a rare/out-of-print disc was inside. i basically trashed the machine but was able to get the disc out safely; no matter, as i'm tossing the player. Very disappointed with this purchase.
The AC power plug works, but the USB ports do not. There is no driver for this device; looked around and didn't find one. Don't know if I need one, but in any case the USB ports don't work. So essentially I have a short extension cable for an AC power plug.
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 thing is practically unusable, the mouse doesn't move where you want it to, it jumps around. Their customer service was admittedly nice, they gave me a list of things that might help, but none of them worked, so I still have to give it only one star. It would have been better to spend the money on practically any other mouse out there, even if it were a trackball mouse.
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 bought these headphones less than a year ago. They were pretty comfortable for the most part. They were also a bit heavy, but still comfortable. The sound quality was decent but after a year they stopped working for no reason. They had been well cared for and never used anywhere but in my home. And forget about trying to repair them. In my experience with Aiwa, their products just don't seem to hold up for long. Very disappointing.
I have no idea if the unit even works because it's not compatible with all computers but the description doesn't state that.Also, you don't need any extra cables as it's included in the package.
The radio was fairly easy to set up. However, like the other reviews stated, the alarm constantly goes off because of a "radio reception error". There is nothing stated about this in the manual & it happened on average several times a week. Because of this I eventually turned off the alarm, which pretty much defeats the purpose. I returned this radio & will look for a better product.
This is generally not a bad printer however it does tend to overheat paper so that it comes out curly, which is very annoying if you print large documents or want to print high quality.The support desk said to resolve this by setting the paper type to 'transparency' for normal paper printing which indicates that this is a typical problem. It also doesnt solve it. Overall Im not very impressed with either printer or support and wouldnt get another Brother printer.
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.
I used the cable to connect a computer monitor to a tower in a different room, the cable is functional for basic use, but has mild to severe red "static." I wouldn't recommend this cable for anything that requires quality video signals.
well let me say it this way mine went bad shortly after i got it but was so cheap i didnt even try to warranty it lol but went for the xion 1058watt psu instead to replace it after the failure
Watch out for this company - I purchased this camera from a retail store with a rebate, and 4 months later I am still waiting for it. I looked them up on the internet - they have no phone number or corporate address listed on their website other than San Jose, CA (no street address). The only support available is via email. Directory assistance has no phone listed. The Better Business Bureau does not list VEO, but does list the original/parent company named XIRLINK and states that the company has an unsatisfactory record with a pattern of non-response to consumer complaints. Guess that's why they now market their products under a new name. I will avoid their products in the future and stick with reputable companies.
I compared the Sony with other available units costing half as much or less and bought the Sony based on picture quality alone. I figured the Sony would be worth the additional cash. Well, I was wrong. The price has been steadily dropping since I bought it so if you really want it, I suggest waiting.Picture quality is good, but the resolution isn't anything spectacular. I'd never seen the specs listed anywhere but the owner's manual says it's 234x480. If you try to view JPEGs from a CD, it becomes painfully obvious the resolution isn't up to the task. DVD's look pretty good though and ultimately that's what this thing is for.I'm content with the picture quality for DVDs but I am disappointed with this player's feature set. First, you absolutely can NOT fast forward without the remote control. I'd read that on someone else's review and couldn't believe it...well BELIEVE it. It's absurd that Sony left that feature off the console. You can fast forward with the remote but the console only allows you to skip chapters. This becomes incredibly annoying when watching a DVD like Sex and the City where chapters are entire episodes. Want to skip the opening credits of each episode? too bad, unless you have the remote. The remote control is nice, but why should I have to lug that around to accomplish a basic feature?Second, most home DVD players today will remember where you left off on a certain number of DVDs so you can resume later without having to skip forward to where you were. Unfortunately, this DVD player doesn't have that feature as it remembers nothing once the DVD is removed or the unit is powered down.Also, the headphone volume is weak and further weakened by a headphone splitter which is necessary for two headphones because Sony only provides one headphone jack. On a recent flight, I had to unplug the headphones and listen with the speakers because the max volume was too low for two sets of headphones. I'll concede however that a good pair of noise canceling headphones would solve this problem.One other thing, not only does this unit not come with a car adapter, Sony does NOT make one for it! The $10-20 adapters at Circuit City/Radio Shack do NOT work. Come on Sony, what a joke!Battery life is on par with compeition (2.5-3hrs). Recharge time is a respectable 2.5 hours, but you can NOT use the player while recharging.Overall, picture quality and construction are better than the competition, but this is far from the perfect player. My recommendation would be to wait for the price to continue dropping or better yet, wait for the next generation of portable DVD players. They are bound to get cheaper/better than this.
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.
The Linksys WPSM54g does not work on 64 bit Windows 7 and is not supported by Linksys on Windows 7 at all. The official link from Linksys is that their engineers are working on driver, check back with their web site. But if they don't have support for Windows 7 by now, it is highly unlikely they ever will.There are a variety of informal guides for setting the print server on Windows 7; none work on 64 bit Windows 7, and, of course, none are backed up by the manufacturer.Life is too short to waste time trying to reverse engineer a product sold -- but orphaned -- by its manufacturer. Buy something else.
I just got the Canon Selphy CP730 and the best thing that I can say is that it is extremely portable. If you want a picture on the fly, wherever you go then I might consider this. But if you are buying this to use at home like I have, with an eye for toting it about, the print quality is lacking sharpness and the colors are lacking depth. My HP printer does a much better job but lacks the portability. Bottom line, it doesn't produce good pictures.
Cheap but not useful. Buy one for my Nikkor 18-70mm as a scratch protection. It gave serious ghost and flare effects to the pictures. Don't want to re turn it because it cheap so the shipping may cost half of the price. Buy another 67mm Tiffen UV filter to replace it.
Did not work. Did not have the correct cables for connecting to my new TV. After buying the correct cables, it still didn't work.
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.
mmmm, it does not working perfecttly every time, when i sync mi info sometimes i have to reset my computer. I dont know if is because i have Windows Me.
With all the options out there for playing a DVD, I would avoid this player. I have hated it since the day we got it. The primary problem is that it boots up painfully slowly, and then takes forever to recognize and play the inserted disc. There is usually about five minutes that elapses from the time we decide to watch a movie to the time it is up on the screen. Furthermore, this thing gets hung up on any DVD that has the slightest flaw, scratch, smudge, or speck on it. With standard Netflix roadwear, we usually have to remove the disc two or three times and restart the movie. The player is also really loud.
Back Ground:I bought the TomTom as a Christmas Present to myself since The Wife gave me an Amazon gift card, A Friend has one he's been using for a few months and it seemed to have some features I liked.What I Liked:The Bluetooth, The 4.3 inch Widescreen, The Built in FM transmitter to be able to play sound over your car speakers and the MapShare feature that allows you to upload/download Map corrections.What I did not Like:Besides the Fact it was way off in it's accuracy (More on that later) I thought the menus were to confusing, packing too much into each menu, Once I started to get use to it, it wasn't that bad, but the fact it took me a full day just to figure out how to cancel a trip didn't bode well with me. I've used Garmins before and to cancel a trip in a Garmin is a simple 2 step process, Touch menu - Touch Stop - Trip Cancelled. So I found that aggravating on the TomTom since the Trip Cancel is somewhere on like the 5th menu screen. The Bluetooth would not sync with my phone no matter what I tried and yes, my Bluetooth phone was in 'discovery' mode. The Bluetooth was mainly what appealed to me since my job requires a lot of travel time on the roadways I liked the idea of not having to use the cell phone and try to talk and drive. So at this point my reason for buying it was a mote point. The real kicker came when I tried it out for navigation. I first made sure it was charged up, Connected to TomTom Home and downloaded any updates per the instructions and spent the night before familiarizing myself with the menus, features and how to enter destinations etc.My Trips:Trip Number ONE was to my Doctor's office, about a 30 mile one way trip using back roads, half way thru the trip after turning onto a side street it kept telling me to turn around, finally it corrected itself only to try and take me on a longer un-necessary route (Luckily I knew where I was going) The Real kicker came when I got to my Doctor's office, the TomTom insisted I was still a 1/2 mile short of my destination. Ok, that was the first trip no big deal, probably just a fluke.Trip Number TWO: Leaving the Dr's office I'm going to head to downtown Baltimore to my Office. The TomTom did a Good job of getting me there until I got to my office. Parking is in short supply so I ended up driving completely around my office building until I found a parking space. the TomTom still insisted that my office was a 1/4 mile past where it really is, At this point I'm beginning to think I made a mistake buying this thing.My Last Trip Number THREE: I leave the office and map a route to my house. The TomTom did ok up to the point of reaching my House. TomTom insisted I lived 1/2 mile in the Opposite direction and was in fact telling me to turn the wrong way. And no, it was not a shorter route since there is only one way to my house and that was the opposite direction from what the TomTom was saying, I think I actually did a double take to make sure I didn't drink some bad coffee the night before. Nope the TomTom was telling me to go the wrong way.The Turning Point:I ignored the TomTom, drove to my house, parked the car and removed the TomTom to be boxed up and returned to Amazon. I had read a few reviews on Amazon about people having a similar experience but just figured maybe they were just Technically Challenged and went ahead with my purchase, After all my buddy has used his in several States with No problems. From what I've read there doesn't seem to be a fix for the problem and it doesn't seem to be every TomTom, I assume TomTom probably has some bad processors out there, which happens. Hopefully TomTom is taking proper steps to get the bad units off the market and into the shredder where they belong. As an interesting side note, I've noticed that since Christmas is over all the TomToms seemed to have gone up by $50 while the Garmins have come down even more in price.The Bottom Line:I have to give this a 1 star rating since it failed at it's very primary function. That function being to get you to your destination accurately. However as stated the TomTom does have some Cool ideas with the MapShare feature being one. I may buy another TomTom someday but for now I'm switching back to Garmin, who BTW has never failed me, and I'll wait for TomTom to work out the bugs in their Gps's. I give Amazon a perfect 5 Star rating for their No Hassle return policy, This was the first ever item I had to return to Amazon and they made it easy. They scheduled UPS to pick it up from house and within 5 days I had a Credit for the full amount back in my account. Kudos to Amazon.
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.
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 found the product to be disappointing. The illumination is not nearly what I had expected. The only positive is that it is elevated high enough above the wide angle len.
Noise, pops, crackles, hiss, sound levels vary based on input levels, in other words the sound is not constant, volume goes up and down (especially with musical inputs i.e. drums or guitars when practicing)...I guess one cannot expect much more for 50 bucks and wireless...? stick with wired headphones, I went back.
Hooking up this product to my Win XP system slowed down the response of other USB peripherals considerably. Web site does not include updated driver and did not get any response from GWC tech support team.
This camera was wonderful - it was easy and intuitive to use and provided crisp, clear pictures. I truly loved this camera. However, today, after using the camera on maybe 4 occassions for the past 2 months, the infamous E18 Error appeared on my screen - the camera started beeping loudly, and the lens will not retract. My camera is now completely inoperable. Luckily, it is still covered by the warranty, and I will let you all know how Canon responds to this problem. However, I am extremely disappointed by this malfunction. I used my camera only a few times, and I was very careful with it each time. It should not already be broken.
Wow, what a piece of $#!%.. It's been a long that I have seen not only a poor product, but the support is worse! It loaded on the XP system and I went on to load a laptop running Vista, guess what, error is OS is not supported. FAQ's, and linksys's VIRTUAL CHAT would pull up 15 answers that were useless... Four hours wasted on a product that does not work...I'm sending it back...
Don't waste your time buying and trying for this product to work. It does not! I used to buy only SONY brand products. I guess now, that everything is made in China, you can't trust a well known brand any more.
Okay based on reviews, thank you all so much, I didn't waste time on these duds. Did find out that you can buy full spectrum, that is, daylight bulbs at the specs listed for this item at your local hardware store, (here's a hint: HD), for about $5 for a pack of 2. For higher wattage it's just best to go to a photography supply retailer like bh or wolf so you get what you ordered. Some folks just don't know the difference and seems this retailer is taking advantage of that.
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.
I bought this product it looked pretty good... 1200x1200 res. 10 pages per minute in black, up to 6 in full color and seperate ink cartriges... So I set it up and it was working great... I printed a picture with it... it came out horrible even on best with Photo Paper... The Droplets are very easy to see and the colors where always washed out... So I thought... well it's got to be something in the settings... So I enable &quot;Picture Logic&quot; which made it come out darker but, the image was still washed out... Overall I would say that this printer in overal productivity and performance and I love the Bypass Door... But, if you are looking for a printer to print nice crisp color images... Go with something a bit more expensive... Maybe, though I didn't really like the quality, a Canon S450... but, I ended up spending more and getting a Hewlett Packard 932C and it works great Maybe also check out at Hewlett Packard 832C that was my second choice for less expensive printers...
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 .
The product itself is a great idea. However, the IR light is very visible to anyone you may be looking at. Also, like with most Generation 1 models the depth perception is an issue as is the field of view. Hence, it doesn't work very well as a "goggle." The definition is better than many Gen-1 models. However, I've seen better light gathering capabilities (with/without IR) using a child's night vision toy for only 70 bucks (Jax night vision for kids). You may want to look at a generation two model instead of this one.
I ordered the camera case for the Canon Digital Elph 450. And I was given a completely different one. Prices sound great, but they do not deliver what you buy. Had a bad experience with them.
I purchased this product to even out the loud scenes and the quiet conversations on many DVDs. I connected it between the DVD player and the TV sound jacks per the instructions, but unfortunately it doesn't work. At all. If the volume is set to hear the quiet scenes, the loud scenes are much too loud and vice versa. The Terk VR1 Automatic TV Volume Controller is a waste of money.
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!
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
It worked for two weeks and suddenly my HD channels began to freeze. I almost called the cable company out thinking it was my DVR box, but decided to buy some more expensive cables at Target. Problem is gone!! Lesson learned. I am on a tight budget and thought I had found something great. Nope!
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!!!
My husband and I purchased one of these to do dv recording and to convert to and edit mpeg2 files. Each time we tried to play a video in mpeg2 format - and we tried with multiple files - it REBOOTED THE MACHINE! (XP was set to reboot after a fatal error - but even when this was turned off, we still got a fatal error). After we spent hours and hours on the phone with tech support, trying multiple solutions, they concluded it had a faulty video chipset. Needless to say, we returned the pc immediately and got our $$ back. Doesn't Sony do QA testing on a common format like mpeg2??? All I can say is, I hope not many of these machines came out of the box like this one!
The CD failed to install working drivers. I downloaded a set of drivers and it states everythinga being in working order...but unit doesn't work.It says it's not powered on, and the manual doesn't offer much info at all. Documentation is poor for any troubleshooting.There doesn't appear to be any support for this product from Antec any longer. Great price...but might not be a great choice.*bummed*If I could get it working I'd be happy...it's small, compact, just what I wanted in design.
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
The front focusing problem is real. I got two bad copied in a row and finally decided not to take chance anymore so I returned it for refund.The front focusing problem on both lenses are the same: very obvious at between 35mm to 50mm, when it's wide open. Basically it renders them unusable at that focus range and wide open. At wide angle side or stop down the problem doesn't show. But on the other hand, DOF is deep in those cases so front focusing isn't an issue anymore. In fact, in those cases, the image quality were really nice.I really wanted to love this lens, because it has perfect zoom range, solid build and decent image quality (wide angle and/or stop down), but if I can't use AF at 35-50mm f/2.8, what good for it to have a f/2.8?BTW, I'm using an old Rebel XT body. Am I unfairly giving this lens low rating because it could potentially be the body's problem? I doubt it because I haven't heard that Rebel XT has widely acknowledgeable problem of inaccurate focusing, and my other lenses don't have the issue on my Rebel XT. I have to admit I don't have other f/2.8 lens at the same zoom range to compare with, but somebody else did (google "sigma tamron 17-50 f/2.8 front focusing pentax" and you will see - although it's for Pentax but that's exactly what I saw on my Rebel XT). I've also read that this could be caused by Tungsten light. But, if a lens can't handle that common lighting situation properly, isn't that the lens' issue?Maybe I'm just unlucky to get two bad copies. But this probably tells something about Tamron's quality control.
This Microsoft hardware mouse sucks. I used Logitech before and It worked excellent. I misplaced it and bought this because of brand name and I learned a lesson. The precision is very low. I dont feel comfortable using this mouse. Now I am using touch pad instead of mouse because my hand strains when trying to move this mouse to move the cursor. Logitech works on all surfaces, soft, rough, on bed every where. This mouse needs only soft surfaces. Dont buy it.
DON'T BUY ANY RITEK RIDATA 8x MEDIA!!!!!!They become unplayable after a few months. Do a google search for Ritek 8x problems and you will get to the online forums where this problem has been discussed.I just threw away a hundred discs that I burned less than 8 months ago!!!
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.
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 $$.
Granted that this filter is as much as a beer at a cheap bar, but ultimately it is not fit to put on any lens. I got a few of them in different sizes for my lenses because I was trying to save money. I put the filters on and they were both flaring like crazy, ruining every shot. I had to take them off to be able to shoot. I would suggest that you spend the 30-50 dollars that a decent Hoya or B+W filter costs and make sure you get multicoated filters.
The feeder broke after 100 pages. On screen, it says I have a paper jam and there is clearly no paper stuck anywhere. Online support doesn't address this problem. Go with another company.
Poor suction and difficult to get into narrow places even with the extensions. Cord needs to be longer. This may be OK to clean your desk top's exterior vents but inside the case.....? Forget about it.
until i can figure out how to get the micromate usb reader to work on windows XP, it gets 1 star. It's supposed to be plug and play. Grrrr
In Guetamala, people have diarrhea. And I, Clifford Artez, am from Guetamala.So, this morning, I had such an attack that caused me to unbuckle my pants while running to the washroom to relieve the demon in the pit of my stomach. In between bouts of explosion, I noticed one perfect solid log floating amidst the turbid soup I've created. Dear reader, if you were I, would you not have felt the loneliness that log must have felt? A stranger, amidst all that liquid, with no friends to share the feelings it must have felt. I cried for that log, or maybe it was from the pain.Diarrhea hurts. With each discharge comes the characteristic stinging, burning, and overall pain that is both satisfying and excruciating. To distract myself, I reached for "Prey" and started reading. "Prey" did not relieve my discomfort, nor cure me of my diarrhea. I was so disappointed that I immediately cleaned myself and proceeded to write this review.I don't know about you, but if a book, any book, does not offer relief from diarrhea, it does not deserve more than a one star rating. I felt disappointed and alone -- alone to face my diarrhea plight.
Unless you have the ( as in their specific ) power adapter, this product is useless. It should be included with the product or sold separately, but easily obtainable. Neither is possible.
I had great difficulty setting up the unit. Even after disabling WEP and MAC filtering, configuring the unit to use WEP was annoying. Since you must setup the unit wirelessly (no ethernet connection is available) whatever wireless connection you are using to setup the unit must not be in range of any other wireless domain but your own. Whenever I tried to configure the unit using my wpc54g equiped laptop, my laptop would loose the original wireless connection to my network and connect to my neighbors wireless router instead of the wre54g. Once I got the unit configured it would work OK to extend the network, but would cause my wga54g to lockup after a few minutes, requiring a reboot of the wga54g and my XBOX. After two frustrating days I finally gave up and returned the unit. Oh well.
The picture quality of the recorded video is really not any better than my 3-year old analog Hi 8 camcorder.The medium to low light performance is poor. The recorded images were very noisy in average to low light conditions.The menu system was fairly easy to use. Once through the manual was enough.The recorded sound quality is very good.The price is very good.If I was a first-time camcorder owner, I would be pleased with this product. I don't recommend it to someone moving up from an analog camcorder to a digital camcorder.I returned mine after a week of use.
l purchased this polarizing lens but returned it today for a refund. as i rotated the lens to create a different look nothing happened. l have read the positive reviews on this lens, i guess i just received a defective one, either that or these people know nothing of what they say. i have never had a polarizing lens fail as this one has. hb
I bought the Ipod Shuffle 4th Generation and this item was recommended through Amazon. The item looks great, however it is NOT for the 4th generation shuffle as advertised. Amazon did accept the item back and issued a full refund. Amazon does need to figure out a way to update their website. Even if I search today for 4th generation armbands, this item appears.
I purchased this mouse at another online store back in February to replace an old intellimouse that was acting up. Upon initial use, i was really loving it...cool design, smooth feel...but now (less than 2 months later) I am having problems left-clicking. I find that I have to left-click mulitple times in order for it to work. Since I work in graphic design...this is very counter-productive and annoying. I tried getting it replaced with Microsoft's mouse replacement plan and was denied because it was an OEM mouse, which I was unaware of until I checked the product ID number on the bottom.I would suggest that if you are going to take a chance with this mouse, that you purchase the RETAIL version in case you need to take advantage of the replacement warranty. It appears that Microsoft refuses coverage of OEM parts and products.
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.
In order to clean a disc I had to physically hold the disc down into the machine, obviously not an automatic operation. If I were to release my hold on the disc, the disc would immediately pop out of the machine. This joke of a disc cleaner was quickly relegated to the garbage.Digital Innovations 60101 Motorized Disc Cleaner
Okay.... I left it on. The next time I went to use it... dead battery. Would an indicator light take THAT much power to let the user know the thing is on and working?The cap DOES come off very easily. I'm always looking for it. I think the guy who used the silver duct tape has a good idea.The mic pics up the camera motor sound. Fortunately I can edit that out for the most part.I have a DCR-HC1000. The camera has a smart shoe... why doesn't Sony make a mic (other than the shotgun mic which I do own) that takes advantage of that shoe?I'm looking for another mic and will probably throw this in a drawer.
Flat didn't work. Seller said it was new. I would expect that it was the same cable that a previous customer said didn't work. Wish I would have read this seller's reviews but you know how it goes; it's only a cable, bound to work. It doesn't. Can I get my money back?
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.
We promptly mailed the warranty card enclosed with the packaging after we received our order.Not two months later, the DVD player was suddenly unresponsive. We couldn't power it on. We tried troubleshooting per the manual instructions. We called Philips customer service and followed their troubleshooting directives.We're now being told by Philips that we need to take it to a service facility and pay out of pocket to have the disc inside the machine removed, then we need to pay for shipping to return the machine to Philips, where they refuse to refund the cost of the machine. Their only offer is to send us a replacement.Needless to say, this purchase was an incredible disappointment. I'd give it less than one star, but Amazon won't let me go that low.
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.
I'm using it right now, and so far it seems to be working. There is a CD included, but I did not need to install any software; the keyboard started working as soon as I connected it. I assume I would need the software if I wanted to use the programmable hot keys, but I don't.The space bar is noisy, but the other keys are not. The pressure of the keys is about right for me.The main complaint I have is that it is not really a full sized keyboard. Not as small as a laptop keyboard, but definitely smaller than the regular keyboard I was using before. My hands feel a bit cramped using it.Note that the box does not list a PS2 adapter in the contents, and indeed there is none. The description that calls this USB/PS2 is wrong. It is strictly USB.I got this on sale for $5 to use as a spare. That will be just fine. I wouldn't want to use it full time.
This device is the single worst bit of electronic crap I've ever bought.Like MANY others, who detail their experiences both here and elsewhere on the web, I have had the experience of having my Philips DVP642 DVD player just flat out DIE, and in less than 8 months.Their customer support is rude and shabby, and rather than spending $40+ on their replacement plan to get another of these pieces of junk, which would likely just die a few months hence as well, I'm going to go buy a different model from another manufacturer.Philips will never darken my door with their cheap garbage again.
This HDMI cable is really cheap in construction, when unpluging it the metal covering the pins separated leaving the metal ending in the receiver. Had to trow it away.
I purchased this product because I had been told it was one of the better FM transmitters on the market that does not operate off your car's cigarette lighter (and, therefore, can be used both in a car and on a home stereo). The price isn't too bad. The problem is it simply did not work. I tried it first of my home stereo and was able to at least get it to produce some sound, but the quality was extremely poor, similar to when you're driving out of town and losing your radio station - in other words, extreme static. Next, I tried it in the car, where I thought I'd have better luck, but I could not get the thing to broadcast at all, on any of the available stations. The sound quality was zero, because there was no sound at all. I also agree with another reviewer who stated that the available stations are a problem, as most larger cities will already have these taken. I ended up returning this and going back to my old cassette adapter, which works a thousand times better. I don't think I'll ever try another FM transmitter, because after my experience with this one, I don't think I'm ever going to find one that works as well as a much cheaper cassette adapter will.
I purchased tjis product to extend the range of my home wireless network. After installing the CD and going through the setup, I could no longer connect to the internet through my AT&T router. I called the Linksys customer support ine and they answered right away. Unfortunately I spent 1.5 hours online with the person and could never get the unit to work. This was a big waste of time as it wouldn't even connect to the router more than 25 feet away from it to even try and get the system working.
I did not receive the Item in picture. The model number was the same but it looks totally different and there was no remote control.
I've used this printer for a couple of years now working in a small office. It has never broken down per say, but it has NOT been a smooth ride.There were a couple of occasions when the fans began making a horrendous noise and the printing slowed to a fraction of the normal speed. Pounding the side of it fixed this once. Turning it off for several hours fixed it the second time.My main complaint is that there is no feedback to the user as to what is going on when the printer is experiencing an error. There are just two cryptically-labeled blue buttons. One looks like a power button but is not. The other looks like an upside-down file folder, but I think it's supposed to represent the tray. When the printer has a problem these two buttons will flash spasmatically until you press them in the right way. Usually holding both down at the same time does the trick, but other times you have to also press one or the other in some certain combination. Sometimes you must also power down completely by flipping the switch in the back. Once you have got the "power" button to a solid blue and the "folder" button to be either off or solid, then you are good to go.The claw that grabs the discs moves right in your hand's way when you open the lid to insert blank discs. Then you have to wait a few seconds for it to retract to its resting position. There is no apparent reason why it is programmed this way.Occasionally the Bravo Pro to stacks a disc on top of another disc, causing the print to be misaligned and sometimes jamming the tray. This is because it does not have any means of checking to see if there is already a disc in the tray when it grabs another. One example of when a disc might already be in the tray is if the previous print request failed. Sometimes it refuses to retract the tray when it should, or fails to eject the tray when it should. Then you are back to wanking around with the two buttons again.The read-out of ink levels can be misleading. We printed for many months with a read-out of 100% black. Turns out there was no black at all. "So that's why the black always looks like really dark green!" all this time we thought the ink was just poor quality...until I noticed the black cartridges we were ordering never got used.When re-loading ink cartridges an alignment test must be performed. It is not uncommon to get the error "alignment failed" several times in a row.Random 1-pixel wide black lines started appearing through every other disc during an important mass-mailing. Luckily I discovered that this was only occurring on white discs and I got around it by making a very faint gray rim around every white disc layout. This "woke up" the print head ahead of time and the black lines showed up as just a couple of dots on the very outermost part of the discs. Hardly noticeable now, but what a hack of a workaround!We are not able to print all the way to the hub on discs, so there is always a white ring left on the inside. While we have not been able to absolutely confirm whether this is a software problem or a hardware problem, the software we use (Discus) DOES support printing all the way to the hub, so I believe it is a limitation of this printer.Positive traits about the Bravo Pro:- The proprietary ink isn't much of an issue. It can be bought affordably from supermediastore.com.- The printer is Mac compatible.I was very surprised by the positive reviews others have written...maybe we're just cursed. I'll give it the first star because it does function to some degree, a second star because other two reviews were so positive that our experience may not represent a typical user experience with the Bravo Pro. It seems many of these problems could be fixed with better firmware and/or drivers. It is possible that updates have addressed this in newer models, but who knows. I'd stay away if I were you.
Product does not swivel easily at all. In fact, it would be the equivalent of putting your tv on a block of wood and trying to swivel it. My tv only weighs maybe 30 or 40 pounds and the base is supposed to support tv's up to 100 pounds. It was a waste of ten bucks.
Purchased this item a few weeks ago, got it in the mail last weekend. Plugged it into my 32" LCD TV and was greeted with a purple image that quickly went black. Was able to get a signal for a few seconds but each time I tried it was extremely purple.Thought that maybe it was the Cable box so I connected it to my laptop, couldn't even get a signal from the TV through the cable when I did that. When back to my old tiny 2 foot cable and everything is working fine. Won't be wasting my time on this product again.
This did not work and I spent 1-2 hrs trying to fix. it is true You get what you pay for ..this was cheAP.. BUT I THOUGHT IT MIGHT DO THE JOB
I ordered 2 cables. First one was doa. Second seemed to work fine for about 3 months. First, I thought I had a problem with my Onkyo receiver,(which is not even 2 years old)then I decided to buy some different cables. Turns out nothing is wrong with my receiver. You may want to look elsewhere for cables.
This is my second Monster AVL300 remote. The first one broke after 5 years which is fine. I remembered how great and helpful the customer service was when I got my first one so I was excepting the same. NOT anymore! I was trying to get my remote set up again so I needed technical support over the phone. I was put on hold for numerous days at 45 minutes each time. There are many times when I called and waited for that long and the phone just get disconnected. If I have to work 9-5, then I don't think I can even attempt to do this. They are also not open on the weekend. One time, I called, I finally got someone on the line, it was on a Friday and they told me that the people that knows about the remote are gone for the day. I was ready to give up and decided to give it one more try. Got someone on the phone,very rude (not the only one that is rude), walk me through until the last couple of steps and refused to hold on until I was done. Fortunately, I did make it work but next time the remote breaks, I am going with another brand. Not a bad remote but the customer service is HORRIBLE! DO NOT get this remote unless you have tons of free time on your hand.
I saved up and purchased this keyboard several months ago - I was eager to find a keyboard that would integrate with a Mac and be useful for online gaming. I immediately noted the microsoft config as other reviewers have mentioned, but enjoyed using it. Keystroking is comfortable and responsive. But within a few weeks the center letter keys stopped working (starting with T and R then on down. I have had horrible customer support from Razer to resolve the problem and I still have a very expensive and worthless keyboard.
I am familiar with and have used rebuilt/refurbished carts before, even refilled some myself. I also was a copier and printer tech for 32 years, the last 16 at Samsung reseller. There are three common things you run into. The drum, the drum cleaning blade and the charger. If any of these are not perfect you get black lines. This is why it is important to be careful when buying rebuilt carts. It is not an uncommon thing for them to need exchange for one of these issues, even right out of the box. The issue is when you buy them on the web. These are the greatest value for the money, but they carry the risk of not working right and returning them is a hassle.This is what happened to me. Right out of the box the cart was no good. It is dark on the sides which usually means a re-used drum or a bad charger. The seller did refund my money and was supposed to send me a return label, which never arrived. I expect that almost all the time, these arrive fine, but I had bad luck, and when that happens, it creates hassles.
I am under the impression that I have been swindled: Microsoft on its packaging, and Amazon in its web writeup, announce this as a "REMOTE KEYBOARD FOR WINDOWS XP MEDIA CENTER EDITION".I have both a VAIO Laptop with XP Media Center Edition, and a PC with MS Media Center Edition, but neither will work with this Keyboard.The small print inside the box says I have to buy a 'MEDIA CENTER PC EQUIPPED WITH THE PROPER MS RECEIVER...!" for this to connect to. Absolutely preposterous. Nowhere outside the box, nor in Amazon's desciption, is there a warning that this SEVERE limitation exists.So what do I do with this keyboard now?Can somebody supply me with a receiver I can connect to my PC?Or have I really been swindled?
I purchased this camera for the purposes of using it to monitor my house while at work. After getting the camera to work by changing my router security to a less secure setting, I thought I could live with that.When I got to work the next day, our IT security has the settings set to not allow Active X plugins. This made the camera useless as I was not able to view any of the images that it produced.The set-up was pretty straight forward except for the security settings drawback. The software worked well for setting up the angle and viewing of objects with the camera and was overall pretty good.
I had a DVD that kept on not playing every other disc l got from Netflix. It would say the disc was dirty or scratched. I gave any one that didn't play a good clean with these wipes but rearly got any to work. Maybe if you had dusty CD's but l never got any sense that this was "cleaning". More of a light polish. Didn't work for me.
The DICE is not accepting new product registrations through their web site.The DICE product support website displays their product manuals. Nothing more.Troubleshooting options are limited to unplugging and replugging it in.This means fishing around in the trunk of my car.Further, the manual claims that the product is compatible with a 160 gig Ipod Classic.But it is probable that so much data is not capable of being transferred to the head unit with level of functionality advertised.I should have done my homework before buying this junk.It is not worth the plastic of which it is made.That's all I have to say.
We received ours at the beginning of december. It worked fine until the beginning of april until it died. Totally dead in only 4 MONTHS. Contacted Philips and their best offer is we pay to ship the broken one back and an extra $30+ and we can receive a refurbished replacement. We paid more for the name expecting it to outlast our cheapo Apex that lasted 3+ YEARS. Too bad we didn't get what we paid for. Now we'll just apply that "replacement cost" towards a (hopefully) better brand.
I've had my TomTom Go 700 for about 15 months. The first couple of months I was their biggest fan.I was excited about the 'support' for bluetooth connections to the Internet to get information like traffic, weather and sw updates. After several failed attempts to get the TTG 700 and my bluetooth phone to actually work I 'went into' the system and editted the linux dial up scripts myself and had everything working. This was after several emails/web form requests to the company about how they got bluetooth pairing to work on my phone. (It was listed on the supported phone list) which basically said "follow the instructions in the manul" which of course didn't work.So then the latest release of SW comes out. I upgrade. Things work great. I find out there are new maps too. So I pay for the North American set of maps. (Not cheap!) Turns out even though you buy it as one item it gets installed as 5 or 6 different maps files. So searching for a place in Texas when I'm in Minnesota doesn't come up with any hits. Another round of emails and web form requests and 9 weeks of waiting and I still don't have an answer on how to fix this.TomTom has lost a big supporter with the abysmal customer service and follow through. They don't deserve your money! Buy something else like a Garmin Nuvi!
This was my first DVD recorder purchase (from Best Buy) to copy recordings from my DVR. I purchased this as a low cost transition to the DVD recorder universe hoping to eventually copy old video recordings to DVD. I returned it in 28 days. Here's the skinny:THE UNIT:Thin, simple. Appears to get warm/hot after 1 disc burn (1 hr, HQ mode).THE MENUS:Very cumbersome. Takes up 3/4 of your screen (I have a 32" too) and not very user friendly. I'm a 9-yr techie and I was gritting my teeth on every push of the remote buttons.DIRECT RECORDING:[Media: Sony DVD+RW]First try, not very promising. I had some Sony DVD+RWs handy. Disc error on 5 discs when formatting.[Media: TDK DVD+RW]Disc 1 - Recorded an hr of programming (HQ) and it worked. Disc 2 - Recorded another hr (HQ) and worked.Disc 3 - Disc formatted, and began recording. Failed before the end of the hour.Discs 4-5 - See Disc 3. Gave up for the day thinking it was just overheated.Next day, I checked the manual for info.. Nothing. Went to Cyberhome website. Downloaded 3 firmware updates and updated the player as instructed. Tried recording again switched between failing before the end of recording or just would not format the discs.On website, found out that this player doesn't accept all brands of DVD+RWs (like TDK). Good to know AFTER blowing through 2 different sets of discs.Media: Sony DVD+RW (purchased new set of discs).Recordings worked fine after that.. until timer recording.TIMER RECORDING:Tried it 3 times, and failed all 3. This was with the working Sony DVD+RWs!REMOTE CONTROL:Horrible design. Small remote.. hurt my palm just to grasp it. Buttons were small and layed out in a grid with no obvious grouping by function so it was easy to press wrong buttons. Buttons were spongy and felt like you had to push the button really hard in order for the player to respond.PLAYBACK:The very first successful recording... Plays back in the DVD player fine and even played on my computer (using Nero ShowTime) the first time. But not anymore. I did nothing to the disc except store it in a CD wallet in the interim.OTHER NOTES:I lost nearly 15 blank DVDs, but the cost is not just in the unusable discs it leaves but also the purchase of the entire spool.I was ready for a replacement after week 1! I only held onto it for so long to clear up space on my DVR as needed until I replaced it.Sony was releasing the RDR-GX330 (for $229) a week after I returned the Cyberhome. It's been only a day with the Sony and it not only performed way better, but it showed me what other functionality that the 1600 was lacking.The Cyberhome box states that on the inside flap of their box, "(paraphrase) before you return the product, to contact their support because there may be a simple fix." Um.. that alone throws up red flags.I used only DVD+RWs because I was trying to save money by reusing the discs for my desired recordings after testing.OVERALL:Do not buy. If you're on a limited budget, try another brand or save up an extra $20 for the next brand up. You'll spend that much anyway on the DVDs you'll probabaly have to replace.
If you get an earlier version of the XH-A1 you may experience a problem shooting in standard definition. (It only occurs in some, not all cameras.) Your picture will look fine in your viewfinder and on your LCD screen. However when you download the footage the scene will be out of focus and the central image will look fuzzy (i.e. something other than the central image may be in sharp focus)--check this using a tripod for the shoot. It will be more pronounced if you are using a wide aperture. This only occurs if you shoot in standard definition and not while you are shooting in HD. (My guess is the problem is an adjustment for SD auto focus with the HD lens.) This is a problem Canon will fix for you in a very quick turn around. If you think this is occurring with your XH-A1 you should call Canon tech support and go over the problem with them so they can give you a repair code. Most likely the repair will be free. If you have this problem, once they repair it, this will be, once again, a five star camcorder. This camera is so complex you might not know whether any problem you are having is you or the camera, so I just wanted to mention this case where the problem does seem to be the camera's.2008 Learn the (Canon XH A1, XH-A1) XHA1 TUTORIAL TEACHING PROGRAMMED-INSTRUCTION DVD
This computer was fine for a while. Excellent picture clarity and quality, bright screen, good speakers for a laptop etc. BUT BEWARE, THEY BREAK RELENTLESSLY! I had a problem from the beginning, the sound stopped working, needed major repairs within 6 months of owning! Then Just after my extended warentee ran out the thing died all together! Out on nowhere the motherboard just crashed! This was after only two years of ownership on a pricey laptop. The battery life was TERRIBLE 1 hour tops! Customer support was unhelpful and frustrating. STAY AWAY FROM SONY VAIO!
I have had 2 of these of the past 3 years as I went and bought a 2nd one when the first stopped working but the first one revived itself the next day. I kept the 2nd one around just for better coverage. Well know 12 months later (only 1.5 years after buying the first one), the first one is completely dead. It will not power on. I popped out the power adapter and tested it - it still has power so it has something to do with the main product itself. Just won't light up and I tried the trick posted on the Linksys Forums:1. Hold in the Reset button 30 seconds while plugged in.2. Continue to hold the Reset button for another 30 seconds and pull product out of the outlet.3. Continue to hold the Reset button for a final 30 seconds after plugging it back in again.Rinse Repeat (you may have to repeat this a few times before it revives).Well the above worked for some people but not my fine product. So after shelling out over a hundred dollars for this product at the local store - I am out of luck after just 1.5 years. I guess I will lose the other one in about 6 mos or so too.Now that I have reviewed the un-reliability of this product, I will go into the performance. This was being used to extend the range of my WAP54G that is on the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. The performance was ok but I would constantly see the wireless signal fluctuating. Upgrading firmware did not resolve this issue. I was not happy about this but lived with it. For the price of this product, I would expect more.Setup is the only part of this product that was good. It was a breeze and kudos to Linksys for at least getting that right.My recommendation - I would avoid this product and perhaps similar products as well (reading reviews of other ones at this time) and look to just wire CAT5 to your weakest area and point a cheaper and much more reliable product like a second Wireless Access Point (such as the WAP54G). Just my opinion.
I purchased this monitor a few days ago. At first I found the picture quality mediocre but acceptible. However, after using the monitor for a few days I now realize that it is not acceptible and I plan to return the monitor. As I mentioned in a previous review, there are fuzzy halos around type. Also, reds and greens in certain areas are blurry. In general, this display is not nearly as clear and sharp as other LCD displays I've seen, such as the displays of laptops I've owned. I made sure that I had my machine set to 32 bit color. I called Viewsonic tech support, and after confirming that I was running it at the optimal refresh rate (60 hz) and resolution (1280 by 1024), they had no suggestions except to try it on a different computer or return it.
I got excited about these speakers from reading other reviews, but these speakers are junk. The piece that connects to the ipod came loose after 2 months and will not charge or play my ipod touch. All the money we saved from buying these cheapo speakers is wasted.
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've had this flash drive for 9 months (since March 2007), and today it died completely. It's fried. This happened spontaneously while my computer was dead, so I don't have a backup. I didn't abuse it, and it was under normal conditions in my pocket, and now I'm very unsatisfied.BUY A FREAKING SANDISK!!!
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.
I guess I'll jump on here and relay my experience of the Black Screen of Death. I've had the TV for just under three years and it gave up the ghost a few weeks ago. Like others have said, my TV began flickering at first. Then the picture would disappear for 10 minutes or so and then return. I followed all of the typical trouble shooting methods and then did an internet search to see if I was a moron. Apparently I'm not and others are experiencing the same issues. I paid over $1,000 for this TV about 4 years ago and now it's a very expensive paper weight. To make matters worse new 32" LCD tvs can be had for about $350.00 I guess this one will get tossed out because I see that people that have had their set repaired find the black screen to recur down the line.Well Black Friday is coming up. I guess I'm getting up early. I believe I'm done with LG and Insignia (which LG makes.)
Do not buy this filer for the G-9 Canon camera. It does not fit. The lens on the G-9 cannot have a filter attached.
As soon as I have purchased it from one of the electronic stores, little did I realize that I have to take into consideration of the fact that the product may not work. So I ripped the box apart and plug the mouse into three different PC and laptops and found out the USB receiver did not work. I have gone through the live support from [...] and the person on the chat asked me to ship the whole thing back with shipping cost on my expense. I explained that the only mistake I have made was purchasing the product and I do not want to pay anything additional out of my pocket for the defective product. The person insisted on their satisfaction warranty statement. If I couldn't even get the product work, how can I even measure the level of satisfaction of the product? I asked. The person still stuck to their warranty clause and was not willing to help.
I bought the Sangean ATS 505 in Australia to use in Thailand. When I got here I opened it and found the SW did not work. The local repair shop said they could not fix it as it was poorly designed. Soon after that it did not work even for FM. It kept turning itself off. I emailed the company politely with every detail and got no reply. This company is clearly third rate.
( Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter ) I knew it would cause reflection of lit-up areas of my picture composition and thats what its doing so i cannot blame it. I ordered another better filter for quite an expensive lens of mine alongside this one which was multicoated. From this filter you should only expect dust protection and that's it. That's enough for its cost
Did not make a difference with any of my CDs, not even once. To be honest I think this product borders on false advertisement!
I recently bought 4 of these mp3 players. I had bought one and thought it was pretty neat, so I bought three more (one for my wife and two as gifts). Within a couple of weeks, however, each one had started to malfunction in different ways. I was quite upset, so I returned them to Coby and requested a refund. The Coby company refused a refund, never sent any replacements, and the elusive person who was the only one who could authorize a refund was conveniently always "in a meeting" when I called. I am now out more than $120 dollars with no explanation or apology from the Coby company, much less a working mp3 player. I would highly recommend NOT buying this product!!
I decided to splurge on the Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard because Logitech has a good reputation for keyboards, it's rechargeable and it's beautiful. This is the first time I've paid this much for a keyboard and i had such high hopes. What a let down! Within three months the E, D, S & C letter labels on the keyboard had worn off. Within four months the keys started sticking - not always the same one, lots of variety in that (i get a quater of a page of the same letter before I can get it to stop). Within six months the keyboard randomly stops responding - it's still connected to the computer but none of the keys respond for a minute or two. At seven months the battery life has gone from 4+ weeks to approximately 2 weeks.The keyboard is beautiful, but the metal strip where your hands rest discolors with the natural oils in your hands - not so pretty then, and it's difficult to clean.The keyboard has been treated nicely (no spills or crumbs) and is just used for a standard work day (8hr/day). I expected waaaaay more for a keyboard that cost me $150+. Not even my cheapest keyboards have crapped out this early. I'm going back to Microsoft hardware.
11 of the 100 disks in this package were visibly defective, with discoloration in large blotches across the surface. These 11 weren't recognized by any of the DVD drives on any of my computers. Unfortunately, I was in too much of a hurry to send them back, and just swallowed the loss of the 11 disks. The disks that remain work flawlessly in all my machines, however.
I bought this telephoto lens and a lens adapter ring to use with a Kodak Easyshare DX4900, which I like very much. With the adapter and telephoto lens in place, pictures taken by the DX4900 appear in &quot;tunnel vision&quot; with a significant portion of the field of view blocked by the telephoto lens housing and a small area in the center of the picture magnified at the advertized 2x. The adapter *should* have been made with a wider field of view so that the picture would fill the entire field of view of the built-in lens. The adapter ring and telephoto lens are also so large that they block approximately one-fourth of the view in the optical viewfinder, which I use exclusively to maximize battery life. I will be looking for another lens somewhere.
This cable was perfect for exactly two weeks. Love the retractablity and the compact size. Sound was okay, too. I was using it in my car's aux jack for my 25 minute commute to work. Was. It died sometime between this morning's drive and this afternoon's. By 'died' I mean the sound now cuts out in that weird, digital way, and you have to bend the one end sideways to get it to be okay. Not conducive to safe driving. Don't buy. You get what you pay for.
This patchcord was billed as a way to use my MS joystick with my current XP based computer. It did not work at all!
I purchased this battery back in April 2012. Trusting that Duracell would provide me a higher quality than the generics, I paid a premium price for the brand-name.Unfortunately, the battery died completely after only 6 months of use. Now I learn the battery is distributed by a company named BatteryBiz that is giving me the runaround for the warranty claim. Spending uncounted amount of time on the phone and e-mails, BatteryBiz is now blaming Amazon for not resolving the issue!! As of today, still no resolution. Ridiculous!!
It worked ok in the beginning and then it stopped charging. Not sure why it stopped working. It seemed like a good thing in the beginning.
We got these and it took too much effort to get them to work outside. The sound quality was like an FM stereo. There was only a small range where they would work with the transmitter. We are returning them and have decided to wire some speakers outside.
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.
This CAT6 Belkin cable performs poorly in download/upload speed tests and is poorly constructed. It isn't the 7-foot length causing the poor speed test results because I have other 7-foot cables that perform splendidly in download/upload speed tests. The connectors are so-so; I've seen better. They would break easily and there is no boot protector to keep it firmly in the ethernet port. (See thisCables To Go 7ft CAT6 550Mhz Snagless Patch Cable Orange, which I bought around the same time I bought this Belkin cable, for what a good molded end on a cable should look like.) I have included photos of both on my kitchen table.The cable is thin; it appears cheaply made to me. I have an identically constructed, shorter Belkin cable I recently received with a Belkin wireless router. That cable arrived D.O.A. The failure was likely caused by the simple packaging of the cable, which necessitates normal bending of the cable to pack it in the router retail packaging box. It should not have failed. I love the Belkin router but that cable was junk - D.O.A. Had I known the quality of that Belkin cable I would never have ordered this Belkin 7-foot cable, but I ordered the 7-foot prior to ordering the router.See attached pix of these cables side-by-side for comparison.I do not recommend this cable.I highly recommend instead theCables To Go - 27812 - 7ft CAT6 550Mhz Snagless Patch Cable Orangewhich I own and have had great success with; it has great connectors and is thicker, with true CAT6 speed. It's a little more expensive, but it is worth it.~~>> "I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming like the passengers in his cab." &lt;&lt;
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.
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 connected the cable to my television and ROKU box. The tv kept blinking on and off. When I re-connected it using the good old fashion blue/green/yellow/red cable I had no problem. I tried another television and still the same thing. I really wished they worked, but I must return them.
[...] After filling up the 256MB card with pictures, it went bad. Displaying a "CF card error" sign in the camera. It will not respond to any camera command. Nor will respond to a software program I purchased that recaptures lost or deleted information. I'm very upset and will not buy anything from Viking in the future...g on that their quality control is absolute crap. Go save yourself some heartache and order it from the company itself. I will never order anything from this website again and will advise everyone that i know to do the same. I emailed them about it and if they don't offer me some sort of compensation i am going to see if there is any legal action i can take, what an absolute outrage.
not worth a dime. cuts quality down immensely. or will not show picture. tried with cheap and $120 hdmi cables. no differenceHDMI Splitter
Not that the display has anything to do with the sound (which is good)...it's that even at the lowest level of brightness, it is still WAY too bright. The whole background panel is lighted. It can literally light the whole room, which is a problem if you want this near your bed.What were they thinking?
this was horrible. when i got it, it was missing the miniSD card adapter. so i tried to email them about it. it told me that i had to wait at least four business days for a reply. It's been two and a half weeks now and still no reply.during the second week, i tried calling them a plentiful of times and no one would get to us.I WANT MY MINISD CARD ADAPTER!
I purchased the HipZip about a month ago and was excited to receive this MP player. The sound quality was good, however, the player became &quot;jammed&quot; a number of times and I had to constantly reset the player to have it begin playing again. Given its price, I believe that it should have performed better.
I have owned 3 of these units in 4 years. I teach school and I've been disappointed by this product. They keep burning out on me and my students. I would not waste my money.
I bought this one a couple of years ago and I just bought the replacement model, Eton FR360. The FR360 is going back, it's cheap and flimsy and I feel like I need to handle it with kid gloves or it may break. That's another story and I will stick to the FR300 for the purpose of these comments. If you can find an FR300, buy one instead of one of the newer, flimsier models. Lowe's still sells them as of this writing (August 2011). This model is no longer available directly from Amazon, but several resellers have them.First, the lies. Amazon's and Eton's product descriptions of this emergency radio/flashlight/cell phone charger/siren would have you believe that if you bought this unit, you would be able to recharge you cell phone. Eton's packaging indicates this as well. This isn't true. There is nothing included in the box that enables this function. They used to include a cord with several different adapters to fit various cell phone models. Now they have a postcard on which you tell them which cell phone (make and model #) and Eton will send a single adapter, not several, in 4 to 6 weeks.The online product description would have you believe that you can recharge the included rechargeable battery pack by cranking the dynamo (built into the radio unit) for a mere 90 seconds. I tried this when the radio was brand new and I got only 90 seconds of radio time for my 90 seconds of cranking at the rate of two revolutions per second. This isn't quite the "hours" of operation promised for this exact effort. God only knows what kind of effort would be needed to charge your cell phone battery.There are some bright spots that may make this radio worth buying. The weather bands are selectable with a 7 position dial corresponding to 7 different weather bands. The one band that we got in our area was loud and clear and obviously tuning it in was simply automatic. I like the rubberized case that the unit is housed in, and the LED flashlight is bright and useful. The controls are clearly labeled, although I am not sure that they are optimally laid out, but I can find almost everything.I bought this radio combo for emergency use in case of hurricanes or some other less common natural disaster. Fortunately, I haven't needed to really use this thing. I tried it out when I got it and I test it every May just before hurricane season to make sure it still works. It does. I really don't know how well it will operate during an actual emergency, but my feeling is that it is fine for weather information which is my main need. The FM works OK but I couldn't tune in an AM station during daytime. AM stations always come in much better at night, and I really should try it out at night but haven't done so yet. I haven't really listened to AM radio since about 1969 and I'm not about to start again.There are some useless features, more or less novelties rather than really useful functions. I don't know where I would use a flashing red light (lost at sea? -- but why would I take my emergency radio on a cruise?) or a siren, but they are there if you need them.I think the manual could be better. Labeled pictures showing the location of the unit's features would be helpful. I still don't know where to plug the cell phone charger in. The manual includes a paucity of information and I had to intuitively figure out how some things work. It also would have been nice to include the AC adapter so the unit could be powered from a wall socket. I am thinking more in terms of charging the rechargeable battery pack because I don't believe I could crank the dynamo enough to try to charge a cell phone, and I don't know that the unit would hold up to that much cranking because the crank arm is very flimsy.All things considered, I haven't found a compelling reason to replace this unit. If you can get by the low level of corporate morality or responsibility of the manufacturer, you could probably be OK with this unit. I have a bit of trouble supporting a company that lies to me, but maybe that's just me. The misleading information would have affected my buying decision but the stuff they lie about is stuff that doesn't matter that much to me. Otherwise I wouldn't have kept the unit. After looking at the newer units from this outfit and buying one I have to return, I think I would seek out the older model. I like the analog radio dial (they don't quit working like digital displays do) and the easy weather band tuning, and those are the primary functions I feel I need in an emergency radio.
I purchased this device just weeks before Sony announced it was to be discontinued. They dropped the device and then the software. I now have a buggy device with buggy software that requires rebooting my PC frequently just to get the software working again. Sony says "tough"! Never again will I buy anything from Sony! Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
I have had nothing but trouble with my camera, and what's worse, when I sent my camera back, they lost it! I can no longer get hold of them on the phone. I see the house of cards starting to tumble. Caveat Emptor!
Nowhere in the description did it mention that this was refurbished. When the box arrived, "refurbished" was stamped on the box.
I just buy that product, as I thought siemens have name in the Broadband technology, but after installing it, i get very unexpected result. I used netgear wireless card, install it very easily, but after working sometime, it stop responding. first I thought that there is problem in network card, i remove the drivers re-install it, reboot my laptop, but didnt work, i place my laptop adjacent to the siemens AP but no use. Then i reboot the AP and wow, its worked, but after some time ,it again stop responnding. the next thing i did i return it back, now looking for something else!
This was to be my only charger for a bp915 canon battery and a travel charger for nb2L and bp511 canon batteries for my upcoming vacation. The packaging states it is a "universal charger" and claims to support canon "BP series" and others. well.....it arrives with none of the adapters for any of these batteries, but has instructions to contact SIMA if the required adapters are not included. I did so. I specified all three batteries. I was told an adapter would be sent to me. It was. BUT it only worked with 2 of the three batteries I specified. I contacted SIMA again, figuring there must be an error. "Sorry we do not make a tray for the BP-915". what about your support for "canon BP series", what about the "Universal" charger claim? Why was I not told this when I was waiting for the adapters to arrive? What about my vacation with no camcorder battery charger? SIMA took no responsibility for their false advertising, made no effort to rectify the issue. They instead started responding to my emails with canned replies along the lines of "we are sorry if you are not happy with your SIMA product......if it is defective please contact our warranty....." I cannot tell you if the charger even works with the batteries it does support because every time i look at it i want to smash it ino little pieces.
There is no way that this wire could be rated as 8 guage. I wouldn't use this wire on a table lamp.
Don't buy this!! Just received mine in the mail today and immediately saw it was a DVI-I not a DVI-D like the picture shows. Freaking ridiculous they can't even be bothered to match up the picture and what they ship when you order this, completely worthless to me now!!! Don't buy this hoping they get it right they won't.
Decided to give these a try, due to all the favorable reviews. First disk out of the box was a dud. That's enough for me to never want to buy them again.
Quality is depressing,Spring to shut does not work, fit of case overall is very poor and most importantly not as &quot;Hard&quot; a case as I expected.Looks shoddy in real life!be warned
Within 9 months of purchasing this monitor a thin red line appeared that ran from the top of the monitor to the bottom. When I contacted the company for repairs the customer service was terrible. I was NEVER able to reach a live person, was constantly disconnected, and informed the only way I could be guaranteed that my product would be accepted for repair was to return it in its orginal packaging (9 months later mind you). I would not purchase this product again purely based on service issues.
I bought the 300i (internal) a year ago and have been very frustrated with it. If all you want to do is copying CDs/DVDs, that is fine. But if you want to have more control over it, good luck! The biggest complaint I have is the accompanying software. It treats the users like they don't know anything by hiding all the options.Here are the problems I have:1) If you have used Nero before, the hp woftware is going to really disappoint you. I spent "a lot" of hours getting this to work with my Win2000 Pro.2) Watch out: The default is set to burn only one session rather than multi-sessions. And you have to change the settings in "option". Although this is the default setting for some other brands too, but at least with the other brands, you get to see the settings before it starts burning.3) It is not compatible with other commercial DVD software. It conflicts with MS windows media player's Roxio burn-ware. And Nero doesn't work with it either, I heard. Again, google to find out.Side note: although not designed for it, it does not work well with Linux SuSE at all.It is very proprietory and it sucks. I am getting ready to invest in another DVD burner that actually works the way I want it to. Because of this DVD writer, I have been shunning away from buying another HP product... I have a HP inkjet that works pretty well and produces good quality printings, but the software that comes with it takes up more than 100Mb of my harddisk space... No lie!
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.
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
You get what you pay for when it comes to a wireless router. This piece of junk got me 1.5Mbps, I replaced it with a Linksys E2000 and now get 13.5 Mbps! Spend a little more and get the speeds you are paying your ISP for!!!!!
I bought mine 8 months ago, and I have used it really fairly lightly. (To give you an idea, I have only had to replace the ink cartridge two times in 8 months.) But now it is having massive printhead failures. First the diagnostic complained about the black printhead, so I went to the store and bought a new black printhead (something I never realized I would have to buy!) for $35. Came home, carefully put it in, and still the same problem. Called Technical Support and went through motions with them over the phone only to find that now it supposedly needs the CYAN printhead replaced as well.I like simple, and in the past HP has given me SIMPLE printers. I loved the old HP Laser 4L printer I had, and I loved the 720C DeskJet printer too. But this one is a lemon by its very nature. It's bad enough to have to replace costly ink cartridges, but having to replace costly printheads as well -- on a regular basis -- is NOT what I want! The guy at the office supply store told me the printheads tend to go out on these printers EVERY 6 MONTHS! He knows, because he sells 'em to people all the time. There is a different printhead for each color, so that's 4 printheads having to be replaced every six months. I would MUCH rather have purchased a pricey color laser printer and I give this model TWO THUMBS DOWN for complex and high-cost maintenance!! Thank goodness I have a backup printer.I will say this for Hewlett Packard, though -- my machine is under warranty and the two people I have spoken with thus far in their technical support department were professional, courteous and as helpful as they could be. That's why I'll give it 2 stars instead of one...
This mouse is comfortable in hand, works well and was extremely easy to set up. Unfortunately the little USB stick receiver was a problem from day 1. The little wand that plugs into the USB port sticks out quite a ways out from the side of my laptop. When I worked on the couch, chair, bed...I kept bumping it on my legs, arm of chair, cat, etc. and eventually each little wiggle or bump would cause it to lose its connection. I became afraid that I would bump it too hard and mess up my USB port and also got sick of plugging it in and out all the time and attaching it to and from the actual mouse to try to save the battery. Battery life was a big dissappointment as we had to replace the first time after about 2 weeks. When I found a wireless mouse that I could connect with only a tiny thing sticking out(nano receiver) and leave plugged in all the time and just switch it off and on easily...well I bought the new one and my Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 now sits in a drawer in case of a mouse emergency. It is unfortunate that a mouse that is advertised for use with notebook really is not practical for laptop/notebook use because of the big receiver stick hanging out so far. So, great for desks, but I would definately consider a mouse with nano receiver for laptop/notebook use if you'll be doing your computing anywhere else.
I have two of these hubs. I also have one of the same brand in a 4 port model. I got them so I could keep my peripherals hooked up to my computer so I wouldn't have to crawl around behind it every time I wanted to transfer from a camera or scan a document. Of all the peripherals I plug in, only two pull their power from USB, a scanner and my room light sensor, so I'm not trying to pull massive power. I do not have them daisy chained, they each get their own ports on the computer. I figured that since these hubs are powered, they could handle the 7 devices for which they are designed. Both of them fail miserably. I've gotten so I fear rebooting my computer, because every time I do something or another is not detected. Usually it's my mouse or keyboard and I have to play Whack-a-Mole with the plugs to be able to even log into my computer. Interestingly enough, the 4 port hub by the same company has 4 peripherals on it and works great. If I plug more than 2 items in each of the 7 port hubs, I get issues.Get as many 4 port hubs as you need. You can probably daisy chain them conservatively and get much better results than you do with the 7 port hub.
This TV has a ton of features that are amazing for the price. Do not purchase this television. Do NOT.Why, you ask? It has major defects. The picture quality, features, inputs and outputs, and aesthetics are AMAZING for the price. But you just can't get around defects.I purchased this television about 4 months ago. The well-documented geometric "bowing" that seems to take place at the edges of the screen are very apparent. I simply cannot believe Samsung can release a TV with a defect as major as this. The edges of the screen, especially when watching digital broadcasts, look like you are watching them through goggles or something. Terrible. If there is a stock ticker or menu or graphic along the edges of the screen, they are wavy, and bend outwards towards the edge of the screen. Why have an HDTV if the screen is defective?Secondly, another well-documented defect started to occur about a month ago. Purple and yellow blotches or blobs of color are forming on the left and right sides of the screen. If you watch Family Guy, Peter's face is green instead of peach. Nice. I thought only the bowing was the main problem, but after some internet-research, I found tons of others with this problem as well. If you don't believe me, search on Google, you will find a forum with 56 pages of complaints on this one model of television. Degaussing the television does NOT help.Thirdly, when you are watching digital broadcasted HDTV, the commercials make your set snap and pop in between commercials. If that's not annoying, I don't know what is. I've found others with this problem as well!!All three of these major problems, and the refusal of Samsung to issue a recall or replacement, is making me give this TV 2 stars.The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars (instead of 1) is because if it weren't for these defects, which is happening on over half of the TV sets purchased, this would be one of the best values the television market has ever seen. HDMI, component, optical out, slim fit design, it's perfect - until the defects start to take effect. DO NOT BUY THIS TELEVISION.And to a lot of reviewers out there that say the geometric "bowing" at the edges of the screen isn't a big deal, come on over to my house and see how horrible it is on MY screen. Not a good purchase.
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.
You get what you pay for...shame on me for forgetting that. Simply touching the cable at either end causes the sound to go in and out. If the cable were installed statically without they possibility of moving it might work well.
The Kingston 1GB DataTraveler flash drive is very cheap -- it can often be found for free after rebate. It's small and convenient, but speed is quite lacking. Copying files takes a long time. Worse, I just found out it cannot be used for Windows Vista's ReadyBoost feature (which speeds up system performance) because Vista deems it too slow.
I have purchased many electrical items by far this is the worst. No matter what you do it operates its own way with nothing but bad operation. Peice of ----.
I was a little disappointed with this item. I was expecting the item being more sturdy, it seems to me that the turntable is not going to last long. It is not a good buy.
I would give this camera 0 stars if possible.printer would stop working. camera was not nice at all. it had some ratting noise in it. i sent it back for a replacement. same thing with the other one printer would stop working and same noise in camera.also the camera has a long shutter pause so it is hard to get a good shot. well maybe if you were doing still life.dont buy this camerahorrible!
This would be good if you were using up all the ink in each cartridge at least every 9 months or so. If you print a lot of photos year-round it would be a good system. The problem HP built into this system is that the cartridges expire (and may not have much time on them when you buy them--and there is no marking on the box or unit to tell you the expiration date). If you knew that the cartridges had not been sitting around the store and the warehouse you might be ok. If even one of the colors has expired the printer gives an error message and WILL NOT PERMIT YOU TO PRINT. So the net result is YOU HAVE TO THROW AWAY HALF FULL CARTRIDGES!!! This eliminates any potential savings. There is a way to get around this by setting the date on your computer back so the printer thinks that the cartridges are not expired but this is tedious. The ink is still good and they could have simply given a warning and let the customer the right to decide if they wanted to change ink before it was used up. This might be good for a professional or serious amateur photographer. If you print occasionally and are trying to pinch pennies be warned that this printer will not save you money on ink.
yeah it does have clear picture but it amazon fails to tell us that theres no audio .. ready to return
The sound was the worst out of any speakers i've ever owned.. and for $80.. what a ripoff.A few months into use, without ever moving them, the cords create interference and the system, even without being plugged into anything, delivers lots of background static noise.Do not buy this or any speaker product from Maxell.
This machine broke down after fewer than a half-dozen uses, unfortunately past Amazon's 30 day return period. Toshiba takes no responsibility for their defective SD-43HT, expects a $80.00 &quot;handling fee&quot; just to return it, plus does not cover labor to repair this BRAND NEW equipment. NONE of this is spelled out in the Warranty. Toshiba totally cops out of any accountability for this lousy product. Amazon: your customers expect better than this. Shoppers: Don't buy this thing.
The design is pretty good and the quality is not bad at all, however, the instructions for making the actual pinhole are not very detailed if you are a kid. They should specify the exact size of the required hole. Instead, they just tell you to take a needle and prick a hole through the center.
The camera is fine except for the fact that it takes blurry pictures when up close!!! What is the point of a camera that takes blurry pictures! I would not buy this camera.
There are a lot of reviews on this product already, so I'll keep mine nice and short.If I have to describe this remote in a word or two, I would say: "good enough."It is universal and it is extremely easy to set up. But the ability of this remote is quite limited. First thing, this is an IR remote, so you will need direct line of sight for it to work, otherwise you'll need IR repeater (I bought a pair of wireless from monoprice). The remote works -okay- but not spectacular. The actions carried out are slow so if you're turning on multiple machines at one time (which is 99% of the time), you'll have to hold out the remote until all the actions are completed, which for me it takes about 5-10 seconds.I think the use of the remote is the Achille's heel on this remote. The buttons are barely above the remote, making it difficult to find the button purely by feel. Example, if I want to go to channel 4.4, I almost never can find the . button without looking at it. But I don't want to look at my remote, I want to look at my TV. Sometimes, I'll push the wrong button because they're right next to each other. If they can make the buttons more like the Dish Network remote, that would be awesome. Also, they put the number buttons at the bottom narrow part. So if you channel surfing and want to actually push buttons to change channel, it is extremely uncomfortable to hold the remote that way.Would I buy it again? Probably... because I'm too cheap to buy a bluetooth / RF remote.
Not designed to repeat municipal or neighboring wifi without using a special protocol to associate the router allowing it to connect to the device.Not as flexible as open source DD-WRT flashed to a cheap wireless router. Yet, about the same cost. Lacks settings and flexibility in firmware. On a positive note, it can be used as a client bridge.Speed wise, wireless repeating is about unrealized even w/ dd-wrt. But perhaps a wireless client-bridge coupled to AC wall-outlet wireless technology could accomplish the task.
I bought this premium product to assure reliable performance. Mouse has features that duplicate those of browser and Isp. I don't need them. Left click button now continuously double clicks. First request for assistance was impersonal and gave no other option but to ship mouse off for repairs. I owned and used C64 with original joysticks for 15 years. This product was very unsatisfying and customer support poor. I am only user and am 61 yr old woman so rough treatment not the problem. If low tech user like me gadgets unnecessary. Should have had trouble free performance for more than 6 months.
I bought this produce because I have a MacBook Pro and they're known to get pretty hot on the bottom (as mine did). The first one I purchased I had to return because the USB hub was flakey and had a short (my mouse would connect and disconnect periodically as would my USB hard drive--which you can imagine wasn't good). In addition, the fans wouldn't always start up to speed and would instead make loud grinding sounds at which point I had to turn it on and off several times so that they would run at the right speed.Well I thought I just had a bad one so I exchanged it for a new one. The new one is quite a bit louder and vibrates my computer to the point that I can feel the vibrations in my wrists. Worse yet, I plugged in my USB 2.0 devices and they wouldn't work. Then I had the wild idea to plug my mouse in---and it worked fine.The difference? The mouse can run at USB 1.1, while the other devices can't. It comes with an AC adapter, so I plugged it in and voila--suddenly the 2.0 devices are working. Note that other small portable USB 2.0 hubs work fine without external power. This really pretty much makes it a no go. I bought it to be a portable cooler, since I'm using it with a LAPTOP, but instead I have to be tied down to power and lug around a big fat AC adapter. Who comes up with these crazy ideas for design? Apparently Targus.In summary: low quality, loud, vibrating, and requires an AC adapter to use USB 2.0 devices (which are pretty much all of them but your mouse and keyboard).
I wasted about 4 hours trying to make sure everything was hooked up right after my new PS3 wasn't displaying on the screen. I Google'd, Amazon'ed, and PS3Forum'ed for hours. Finally, I thought, "eh try a different cable". Son of a gun! This cable was the culprit. I knew it was too good to be true. $18.99 for a good -looking, and working, HDMI cable...I think not.
The antenna came with the unit did not work. Amazon was great in sending the replacement unit. However, the new antenna was also not working. when I used the antenna that came with the XM2go's kit, it did work both times with the AL's docking bases. Good sound, but limited in volume.
We use dual monitors for office work so we purchased around 10 units of SyncMaster 941bw one or two years ago.Start from two weeks ago one of mine burned out.Last week another one went out.This morning the third one went out.Now we are looking at the rest of the monitors and considering the next one will be out at any time.Very poor quality for a monitor that only has less than two year of life.
I bought this printer about 6 months ago, [...] I can't even stress it enough on how much I HATE this printer. First of all, after the first time I used it, it printed good pictures, but after the 5th picture they started coming out green and the nozzles needed to be clean. I dont know about you but i dont have time to clean freakin nozzles everytime i want to print something. then after a couple days the ink dries out. My husband and I went and spent $75.00 dollars on there "FABULOUS DURABRITE INK" and the printer started shooting out the now, "INFAMOUS BLANKS"!! i got so frusterated with it and contacted "customer support" and they were no help at all!! I will toss this is the dumpster and go back to my 5 year old LEXMARK that still works great. BOTTOM LINE: DONT BUY THIS PRINTER!!!
Wish my husband read this review before ordering cable. Received one just as described in review, not what was pictured. Reported today to Amazon.
After receiving this item, I realized I should have paid more to get something nicer - cheap, cheap, and my son never used it!
Routinely disconnects from the internet on my cable connection. I can't play online poker or other activities that require a constant internet connection. I take it out of the loop and everything works fine.
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 purchased this monitor in December 2002, and by December 2003 the picture had turned green. Since that time the color has been on and off. Prior to this failure the color has always been beautiful, but I had hoped it would last longer than a year. I have been working with NEC to get a replacement, but in the end I will have to pay to ship the old monitor back, and they will only give me a refurb to replace my failed monitor. Not sure what to recommend instead.
Well had this remote for 3 mos now.It's not too hard to get it to work, and YE you can call the help line and some one will actually pick up the phone and they can actually do everything you want without you doing anything once you loge in to the account.1. When you call make sure you get an English speaking person, I have called and every time I would get some Hindu on the line and he wouldn't understand what i wanted and he would screw everything up, but once I got an American on the line everything was smooth.2. I have U-verse cable box, and the original remote is much responsive then Harmony.3. So yeah the idea is great, yes it works, but it's not responsive as you want it to be, the buttons are small and made out of plastic which makes it harder to press, most of the time I have to press 2-3 times.Also the orientation of the buttons is not great, I've had this remote for 3 mos, and yet I have not gotten use to where those buttons are, I keep pressing the wrong ones if i don't look at the remote. Most of the remotes I've had after about a week I wouldn't even look at the remote anymore!!
The USB cable received does not fit my Kindle that was purchased in June 2009. The connector for the Kindle port is too large. Therefore, I'm still in need of the correct one.
this product was horrible, the quality of the pictures it took was just i cant even explain it, i was extremely dissapointed.
I purchased this product around 2001 and it was good at the time. I wanted to use it in a new computer running Vista. When I tried to get Vista drivers I found that there were non available and not even ones for XP for card versions beyond 1.0. Look at the date on the positive reviews they are in the early 2000's It probably was a good product then.
Pros: Cheap, longCons: This does not work with my HDTV.I got this cable to hook my Samsung UN55B6000 HDTV to my av receiver. After getting everything connected I was excited to test it, only to find that my TV was complaining: "Mode not supported". At first I had my av receiver set to the input of my Playstation 3. After having changed cables, and tried various configurations with my cables I came to find that this cable actually works some of the time, just not in the configuration that I need.If I had my tv hooked up to my av receiver with this cable, and my receiver hooked up to my PS3 with this other cable:HDMI (2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3b, I got the message "Mode not supported" (oddly it would flash the screen of the Ps3 for half a second every couple of minutes before displaying "mode not supported" again). If I turned my av receiver off of the ps3 input, then I could successfully get an image of my receiver's setup screen. If I cut out the receiver and hooked my tv directly to my ps3 with this cable, it said "Mode not supported" again. But, if I use the 6ft cable hooked directly between my ps3 and tv, it works fine. Also, if I use this 25ft cable between my ps3 and my HDMI switch for my PC, it also works fine. It seems to have to do with the combination of my tv, my ps3, and this cable. I don't know what it is, but now I have to go get another cable in order to hook everything up. (And this cable is so cheap that it isn't even worth it for me to return the item... so now I'm stuck with it.)Conclusion: This cable may work great for you, but it probably won't work if you have a setup like mine. If you like the thrill of gambling, then go ahead and buy it, otherwise look for a different cable.
The cover to the slot for the card broke the 1st day, very weak hinges and door is in an area that is most likely to get grabbed when using it.
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.
I had my camera equipment stolen and read the reviews on the less expensive Opteka cable release and decided to save a few bucks on the replacement. I have now had 2 and they both have failed within the 1st ten shots. Extremely frustrating when you're in the field and cant't get the shots you have meticulously set up for the right moment. I am going back to the Canon version which worked perfectly for years. Remember, you get what you pay for.
the suction mount's adjustable angles maybe only fit some cars' windshields but would also unfit for other cars'. i've tried and tried to put it on 2 of my cars, but no matter how i tried, the screen of the c330 would only face downward. i've unscrewed the two screws and tried to reverse the position of the upper holding part, but it just won't do. the only way to make this stupid suction mount is to attach some 3m double-side stick strips on the suction cup and glue it on the dashboard. but by doing so, the whole mount simply became so high like palm tree grow out of the dashboard. believe me, i've tried every angle to suck it on the windshield but it just not right.
First of all, the product does not come with any type of software or even an instruction manual, so when it came time to trouble-shoot, which it soon did, I had no resource to turn to. In trying to contact the manufacturers themselves, they simply referred me to an online manual which did not resolve my issue in the slightest. I made multiple attempts, even several calls, in trying to get this straightened out, but they seem to genuinely not care about their customers.Right out of the box I had troubles with this router, and the customer service is downright infuriating. They even went as far as claiming they'd call me back, and suffice it to say they did not stick to their word. Never again will I buy a product of 3com.
I thought wireless would allow me to move freely while listening to music, but that has been anything but the case. With my pair, there is a constant 'fuzz' almost like I am listening to an old AM radio. It falls out of frequency so often I find myself adjusting the tuner usually after 3 or 4 songs. If I simply move four feet away from the receiver I am punished by extremely loud distortion. It's painful. Since I've had these I've yet to be able to find the 'perfect' frequency, never getting the clear sound I had hoped for. In addition to the flawed usability, these are a lot bigger than they look and a just a little too cumbersome. I've learned that with wireless headphones it's best to spend a little extra for better quality. But it cheap, buy it twice.
Out of the box the cable was not working properly.. looks like a low quality product. I do not recommend this product at all.
I just received this item from Amazon to be terribly disapointed by the speed. During my testing I realized why the box wasn't shrinkwrapped. This "new" item already had the admin password changed from the defualt and the manual already had writing in it. Ha!
Audio, video are transmitted, but the video displays green streaks, about 5 streaks per video frame, and jumping all around. Like a light snow effect. Not worth watching when other cables display perfectly.Even after squeezing and compressing the cable at various points to see if the image quality improved I did not experience any additional joy.Dunno if it's this model or my individual unit, but considering I paid $1.76 I'm not super concerned. Will buy a different HDMI cable, still going for el-cheapo but maybe not el-supremo-cheapo. Your mileage may vary.
Bad experience with North Star Electronics. I bought a multi-region DVD player for $60. Paid $15 for shipping. It came broken. Paid another $17 to ship it back. And they only wanted to pay me back the $60 the DVD player cost. Whooooppppeeee! I got to pay $32 for a broken DVD player! Needless to say, I got American Express on them, as well as the Illinois Better Business Bureau. I'm not saying North Star is a bad company, but they did me wrong.
First, let me say this: I know how to use an umbrella shoe mount, so I am confident that the issue that I have is not of my own doing. I purchased two of these units for use with small umbrella in front of Canon 580EX Speedlites. After only minimal use, the threads have stripped on BOTH clamps, and not due to over-tightening. If that were the case, the umbrella shafts would show damage, but they don't. Very simply, this is a cheaply made product with very fragile plastic threads. Both units have been rendered useless for their intended purpose. I regret my decision to buy this unit in an attempt to save a few dollars.
This camera was a good camera for the first year. I did not use it very much. The first time I tried to use it after the warrenty was up the camera broke. The lense became off track. The cost to fix it $90 plus shipping and handeling.
I bought this product after reading some reviews placed around. Even though it proved its utility up to a certain degree, since the beginning we had problems with the design, since it makes it a little uncomfortable to attach to the computers. After a while, some of the computers in my office stopped recognizing it, something that did not happen with other drives of the same maker.
I got this unit for Christmas and did not use it until a few weeks ago. The first dvd played was fine. Then had problems with a second dvd (skipped frames throughout), so I thought it was corrupted and Amazon graciously sent a replacement. Recently I tried to play another dvd (which I have played several times on another unit) and the same thing happened. The light bulb went on! Don't waste your time. This unit may be cheap but not worth the aggravation.
I bought it to take pix at my kid's birth. Every single close-up came out blurry. 100% of them. I also missed several pictures because of the "flash 50 times before taking the darn picture" system. Like most of the new point and shoot autofocus (supposedly) cameras, this one has cumbersome unnecessary technology. What I wouldn't give to have my 1989 Canon SureShot Zoom S back. I didn't know how good I had it.
I bought the set a while back and had to purchase a audio card to use the set properly. If the sub blows or starts rattling which mine did the set is toast. All the speakers run through the tiny 4inch cheap sub. So when it goes, don't expect to replace it. I talked to logitech to get a replacement, they basically laughed and said go buy some more speakers. So I now have five speakers that work but no way to listen to them. Great, nice paper weights.
Anyone considering purchasing this or any Archos product should be aware that based on my experience (4 Archos jukeboxes) their quality control is spotty at best. This used to be bearable because they used to have a fairly liberal warranty policy and would repair or exchange defective products no questions asked. That has changed. Now you have to go through an elaborate process of providing documentation of purchase, mailing the unit back at your own expense, insured, and waiting in silence while they decide what to do. In my case the little joystick that is the key control of the AV320 fell off. When I returned the unit to them for repair (they would not simply send me the part) they decided to keep the 80 gb hard drive I had installed in my AV320. Because they claim installing the drive voided the warranty they now say that they will not return MY drive to me unless I pay them $125 for the repair. Won't take back the replacement they sent me, won't send me a replacement part, won't give me my property back. Worst customer service I've ever seen. I think it would be a serious mistake to buy anything from them.
This company has terrible customer service. I attempted to purchase this product directly from them and they mishandled the order twice and then referred me to Circuit City and other similar vendors. I purchased the product and then discovered that the version of the software was not what I expected (it did not support any of the presentation features). I went to the Gyrations website which indicated that the version of Gyrotools that I wanted was available for separate purchase, but their website had no provision for purchase. I called the company and asked to purchase the software and was told I had to buy it from their website. I told them their website did not have it listed. After several iterations of the same, I was left with an unsatisfactory product and no way to get what I want. Based solely on their lack of customer service, I will avoid any product manufactured by Thomson.
Spent hours trying to install this on my Windows XP SP2 Dell. Continual freezes, problems. Save yourself lots of time and DON'T buy this adapter.
I would never purchase this product again. They did not work on cd's. And I used them on a new dvd in our van and when I went to eject the movie it was stuck. I had to have my dvd player replaced because of it.
Bought this DVD player about 15 months ago. Last night got the H07 error and will be looking for a new DVD player - and not a Panasonic. For some reason Consumer Reports isn't saying much about this problem but don't be fooled.
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.
My player is able to communicate with my TV. Doesn't work with this cable. I suspect some wires have been left out.
The machine arrived rather loosely packed. I could never get it to display the setup menu on the TV, nor could I get it to simply play an existing DVD. I waited on hold for over an hour on Panasonic's tech support line and gave up waiting for someone to talk to me. I've returned the unit to Amazon.com. At least all I lost was the return shipping costs. Since remanufactured means something went wrong with it the first time, you'd think I would have known better. You really do get what you pay for...
I have had this camera for almost 3 years and at first I just loved it. It's very easy to use - very intuitive and all the buttons, etc. are located in an easy-to-use way. The BIG problem I've had with this camera is that the shutter speed has become slower and slower. Now I miss all the good shots because after pressing the button it takes almost SIX seconds to actually capture the shot. With kids, dogs, or any kind of event, really, it's just impossible to capture a moment as it happens. My poor kids are tired of hearing me say "Smile and hold it..... hold it.... hold it... hold it... wait....okay there's the picture" I loved the camera until this happened so I'm upgrading to a new Canon, the IS870.
These are the worst headphones I have ever owned. The sound is terrible. There is absolutely no bass and the music sounds almost altered. The music sounded so bad it hurt my ears. These headphones shouldn't even be on the market and I am suprised that Philips has created such a terrible product. If you like sound quality I reccomend you spend a little more money and get quality headphones.
I would never recommend this printer to anyone. Don't be fooled by the low sticker price because they kill you on ink cartridges that you will replace very, very frequently. I have only owned my printer for less than a year and constantly have problems with quality and ink cartridge replacement. I am a graphic artist and know good printers - this is not one - save your money.
This radio is great if you have a t.v. or internet to get your alerts. If the speaker is on, it'll tell you there is a warning. If not, good luck. The warning doesn't scroll across the screen and the light won't flash red like it says. Our whole state is in a blizzard warning, my light flashes green and it says there is no message! If you need a radio to stay alive, this is not the one to get.
I bought 2 of these and they are horrible! Youu put them in and they sometimes work and sometimes dont its such a pain in the arse!
The image quality of this camera is ok, and it does support close up focusing. Software/hardware installation was no problem. It needs decent incandescent light or sunlight. I have been unable to get more than about 11 frames per second in low resolution. I think this might be due my computer having only USB 1.0. The camera says it supports USB 1.1, but I don't know if that'd make a big difference. The bundled software is very clunky and the documentation/help is scanty.
The quantity for the price here is fantastic and the cases are great if visual presentation isn't super important. For me the quality of the cases was far less than I expected, although functional. Once I put a full color insert into the flimsy see through sheath, the product looks much nicer. Next time I'll pay more.
I received the lens adapter but there was no info on how to use it. It screws in over the regular ZOOM lens but offers absolutely nothing to the use of the KODAK DX6490. I suspect there are additional filters or other accessories that might make the adapter useful and hope to find out what they may be in the near future. The lens adapter by itself, doesn't seem to add anything to the use of the camera without something else ???Ben Boykin, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Wow! The Sony W3000 is a great picture!! I compared this set at Circuit City with several other models and by far it outpaced the Samsung and Toshiba in picture clarity. In comparison to the lower level V or S models, it seemd that the only practical benefit was more HDMI ports for gaming, DVDs, Cable lines, etc.I bought my W3000 2 weeks ago and with Directv's HD channels, it feels as if I'm there. Most incredible pictures I've seen. I highly recommend if you spend the money on this kind of TV, you spend the money on a higher Directv or Cable package. I bought the Directv basic pacakage at 29.99 that did not have HD channels and I felt as if I had wasted my money on such a great TV. With the HD channel packages though, my tv experience improved dramatically. I highyl recommend this set so far.
Firstly, thanks Amazon.com give me a full refund.Secondly, let's talk about the expensive player.As soon as I got the player, I found myself misleaded by the introduction pictures on website. These pictures suggests that the player is a slim player. Unfortunately, it is not. Actually, it is a half-slim player. There is a big &quot;bump&quot; at the back of this player to commodate battery. You can not notice the &quot;bump&quot; until you open the box and the &quot;camel&quot; style is really weird.Summary:Pros:1. Has both AM and FM tunner, good for those who love to listen to radio;2. 52 preset FM station;3. TV channel &amp; Weather channel;4. LCD can display song name and artist;5. The CD player also act as a battery charger.Cons:1. The weird &quot;bump&quot; makes you uncomfortable;2. Can not play MP3 at this high price level;3. Cheap plastic cover, I expect a metal cast at this price level;4. Who need to listen to TV? Weather channel is useless;5. FM should be divided into several sub spectrum, 52 preset FM station means you must press 52/2 = 26 times of button to get a random preset station;6. LCD only one line, can not display enough of infomation;7. LCD socked too deep, which means you will get a dark shadow and can not see the character in LCD at night unless the LCD is directly under a lamp;8. The player can not be function when the battery is in charging.A lot of cons, uhm? But these cons are not the final reason that I returned this player. The big con here is: it is a noisy Noisy NOISY player. As soon as I insert a CD in this player, I heard a loud laser head seek sound. But I think it is not too bad as long as there is no noise when playing CD. Unfortunately, I found myself wrong, there is a random laster head seek sound from time to time (about every 2x seconds). I have a HI-FI headphone (SENNHEISER HD580), and I expect to got crystal clear sound. But what I got is the seek noise :(. To make things worse, you can not ignore the noise, because it is not a constantly noise (e.g. fan). And the CD motor also make ugly noise, it make a loud noise for about 10 seconds (maybe high speed rotation), then goto quiet for about 20 seconds (low speed?).I suspect it is the anti-shock design cause those noises. Guess, laster head seek to a new track, motor in high speed, read data into memory buffer, then motor in low speed. In the following 2X seconds, what you hear is the data keep in the memory. When the memory goes empty or part empty, the process loops again and again and noise again and again. So I think this is a design flaw in this series of product instead of single product manufacture flaw. Even after I turn off the anti-shock, the player still acted noisly. I just not understand that I can find the &quot;bug&quot; within 10 minutes, what are those Sony QA guys doing?It is the third time that Sony disapponted me. I got a Sony 21&quot; monitor and a HD-280 headphone, they work excellent. So I think Sony is &quot;high quality&quot;. Unfortunately, following 3 purchase: a ear-hurting AM/FM headphone walkman, a awful sound headphone and this CD player let me down. I think the reason is: a big company can not make every product high quality, just simple because they make too many different products. And maybe different series of CD players are designed and manufactured in different departments or sub-companys even located in different countries, therefore, the quality is too much different.Recommend:1. Got a iRiver SlimX, almost the same price level, but much better, I will post a review on that product;2. Only buy products has 10+ reviews and has a above-4 star rate, or you will take the risk.
Stayed at two hotels in the UK and this device did not work in either one. Would love to get a refund of this piece of junk. I have a number of other Kensington products, all of which work reasonable well, so this is a particular disappointment. Luckily for me, both hotels had built-in US plugs.
This is not what I expect from Midland. The unit is very cheaply made, has no comfort, adjustment is terrible the unit will not stay on your head. I expected a higher quality piece of equipment. These will be worn by a Production crew and the requirement to stay on your head while leaving your hands free to move sets is the primary purpose. I do not recommend this product to anyone.
As others have suggested, the concept of this remote is a good one: Only show the buttons needed to control that particular device, and only show them when you're actually using the device. Sounds good, right? Too bad it doesn't really work so well in practice.In fairness, I have to point out the good things first. The buttons are well-lit and easy to understand. When the remote DOES work (more on that later) it works very well. It doesn't suck up batteries like some other devices I've had. It's fairly comfortable in the hand and quite easy to program; it will even learn codes for devices that it doesn't already know about. The back has a nice rubbery grippy feel to it, and because the surface has no physical buttons it's very easy to keep clean.That about wraps up the good stuff. How bad is this remote? Let me tell you about my experiences with it. The first one I bought was DOA, and Amazon replaced it. The second one worked for a month before dying. Amazon replaced that one too. The third one worked for a shade over two months -- and that's when I ran into my first problem: THIS REMOTE HAS A TRULY PATHETIC 90 DAY WARRANTY, and THE WARRANTY STARTS AT THE MOMENT OF PURCHASE EVEN IF IT WAS REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. So even though I believed I was paying fifty bucks for a remote, I was actually buying an expensive piece of useless plastic.The manufacturer's customer support is HORRIBLE. They are based in Hong Kong and have no offices here; their only distributor is based in Kentucky and they list no phone number to contact them. (Some Googling will reveal the number, however.) If you DO manage to contact them via phone, you will be greeted with the World's Most Irritated Employees -- or at least that's what they sound like. They will tell you in no uncertain terms that you shouldn't be calling them for technical support on an out-of-warranty product, and you'll be stonewalled.They do offer email support, but unfortunately their email support 'team' only seems to work every third day and NEVER reads the entire email that you send to them, often asking you for information that you've already provided (in fact, information that they've even quoted in their reply). And that's assuming that they even respond at all. I've waited as long as two weeks (sending my email every other day) for a single response, which ultimately was completely useless and irrelevant to my situation.The manufacturer's web site claims that, quote, "Our 'Number 1' status Worldwide reflects our commitment to excellence." In my experience, 'number 1' is just about the only thing I'd like to do to this remote and the company that makes it. If Amazon would have let me I would have given this product a "-27 stars" rating. I would rather have a hot lead enema than buy another One For All product.
I ordered multiple .5 lens kits.I was sent a substiture without any warning...now the rreturn is a major hassle...I really do not like bait and switch tactics
Had a pair and was satisfied with the sound for several months. I noticed the sound was off and when I pulled the speaker grill, a bottle cap had cut the tweeter. Apparently the magnet sucked the cap up between the grill and the speaker (there is an inch of open space) and the cap cut the speaker. I have found that debris will also be introduced from the gap in the top.Big Design Flaw. Not for use on a bookshelf. Wall Mount Only!
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.
I bought the MDR 7506 because my professor suggested them. I am in school for Recording Technology and to mix and listen to playback these headphones are ideal. They give you the true sound of a mixed track. I don't suggest these as everyday listening headphones because they are a little on the flat side. If you want a nice clean sounding pair of phones get the AKG 240's. The bass is a little more beefier but it still stays true and the highs are really clean without distortion. Plus they are roughly the same price, give or take 5 - 10 bucks up or down. My AKG's were about $5. less than the MDR's.
WHY DOES AMAZON SAY THIS WILL WORK ON GARMIN C SERIES ?IT CLEARLY DOES NOT.
I wish they would have said it was not compatible with windows Vista!
I excitedly bought 4 of these cameras to go snorkeling in Belize. It looks very cool and I love the little lever to snap the photos. However, the proof is in the pictures. They came out horribly grainy, plain and simple. The few that were salvageable required a great deal of retouching. Many years ago I used Kodak's version of waterproof 35mm cameras and the picture quality was 10 times better. So that's what I plan to go back to next time and I highly recommend others do the same to avoid disappointment.
20-Mile Range is just a joke. No more than half a mile. I tested it out at different conditions(beach, forest, city, shopping mall). The best usage at shopping mall, but in this case you don't need to buy product for $60.When you press buttom to talk, it's not ready to work immediately and people on the other side are not able to hear you.
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 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!
Sony, the former leader in TV sales, has been financially devastated due to backing rear projection sets rather than flat panel and their market share has dropped through the floor.And if they want to continue earning any respect in the DVD market, they'll have to start putting out DVD players that aren't full of bugs -- or, better yet, start with putting out a firmware updates for the ones that are, like the NS70H.To reiterate what others have said, the image *can* be very good, but there are black bands on the top and bottom of the screen when there should not be. There's really no excuse for this.Also, if you like to use the Zoom feature while watching certain titles to fill the screen, this unit has a bright blue Zoom icon that appears on the screen when the feature is utilized ... then it *never goes away,* unlike every other DVD player. So you can't really use the zoom feature without having an annoying icon on screen all the time.Both defects have been acknowledged by Sony support, and both -- to the annoyance of many customers -- have been deemed "normal for this unit" ... as in "we're not going to fix it."This attitude (compared to, say, Panasonic, which is constantly putting out firmware upgrades for its DVD players based on customer feedback) is really the worst part about the player -- not only is it buggy, but Sony refuses to admit, or fix, its mistakes
The Harmony 880 is a well designed remote that solved many of the issues I've had with other universal remotes. It worked well with DISH Network equipment and my SONY components.So what's my complaint? My son knocked it off a coffee table onto a carpeted floor. About a 2 or 3 ft drop and the screen cracked. I think for the money a fall onto a carpeted floor should be anticipated and designed in.I am very disappointed in this aspect of the Harmony
I bought this unit a week ago @ Circuit City. It had some features I like that my Sony DVP-NS75H didn't have, plus full HD (1080p) DVD up-conversion. (I'm saving up to get a LCD TV later this fall) As soon as I got it home and plugged it in to test it out, the DVD tray wouldn't eject! The face plate that is suppose to flip down jammed! I had to use my fingers to pull it down so the tray would eject. I took it back and exchanged it for another one. The same problem again! It looks like Samsung put out some faulty players. So buyers, beware! Test it before you leave the store! Another thing I discovered that may not affect some of you, but is a definate turn-off for me, is that it won't play DVD+DL (dual layer) discs! I back-up my more expensive DVD's and use the copies to play. This is a brand new model, all these cool features, can play a wide variety of other formats, yet it can't read DVD+DL! What a joke! This piece of junk went back the next day for a refund!On the plus side, when I was able to get a DVD in it, the picture and sound was stunning, as good if not better than my Sony DVP-NS75H. I didn't hook it up to an HDTV, so I wasn't able to test its HDMI up-conversion however.Samsung, this is the first time you've let me down, I'm very disappointed in you!
These things are CHEAP! And I don't mean that in the sense that they're a bargain, they're a ripoff. I tried to save some money and get these instead of a better brand. Failed burn, after failed burn, after failed burn. I ONLY BOUGHT A 10 PACK AND I'VE GOT 4 COASTERS!! If you want quality blank media, get Sonys. And If you really want superior quality then invest in some Taiyo Yuden brand media. They Are the best buy far. I've burned literally hundreds of disks on them and NEVER had a failed burn.
I bought this product thinking it would lower the temperature of my cpu it didn't lower it 1 degree than the stock grease that came with my processor its a complete waste of money and time i would not recommend this product to anymore.
I won't buy a DVR that has monthly service fees and needs a telephone or ethernet connection just to work. That's ridiculous! How about just a freakin' simple hard drive recorder that replaces my VCR?Or for manufacturers out there, here's my ideal DVR:no monthly service fees, 80 GB (or hard drive hot swappable), progressive-scan DVD video recorder with time slip, records and plays on all DVD formats (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW), DTS optical audio, many event timer program (more than just 8-event VCR), everthing a VCR does but more, bonus: PCMCIA slot with plug-in modules for compactflash and sd memory cards for viewing digital camera pictures, and a DV firewire port for plugging in digital video camera.
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.
It took the absolutely best pictures of any digital camera that I have owned (4)...and then while taking pictures in my garden, it froze and stated that I needed to turn it off/on...I did and it said, replace batteries (which were new that day, honest...I had taken only 10-20 photos before it crapped out)...It turned off with the lens extended and it won't focus. I called up for the one year warranty...that is a one year PARTS warranty, no labor, so I am sol.Great camera, until it died. They told me that you have to put the exact same type of batteries in it every time. I have never done that with any electronic device before.
started using the toner this week and it appears to be defective or a reject from the manufacturer. white lines appear through the printed copy in almost every printed item. very dissatisfied. i would rather pay more and get a reliable toner.
I was VERY disappointed with the packaging of my items. I opened the bottom of the box which had no packaging at all in it and one of the disk spindles had broken open. The box was very flimsy and had no rigidness to it. I have never had this problem with Newegg and only used Amazon due to the free shipping. Now I see why it was free. The product itself is very dependable and I will continue to use TDK DVDs but not from Amazon. I took pictures of the horrible packaging but the only place I could post them was the packaging review section. I will be paying for shipping from now on at Newegg. Goodbye Amazon. Get your act together!!!
I fell in love with this product at first and watched numerous movies on it, until I finally played a movie rented from Netflix and the player refused to play it. I was able to see it on my other dvd players, but this player refused to play it. I guess I'm more upset at myself for not heeding the warnings from all the negative reviews. However,I've been a faithful Sony consumer for years and had a Sony dvd player, which is the reason I puchased this product. When I contacted Sony support all I got was the "run-around". They wouldn't even admit that this product had such a glitch. Folks, I've only experienced this one problem, but I'm not hanging on to this product so that I can get aggravated over the other issues that it may possess. Do yourself a favor and take it from an avid Sony lover, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE. If you want try another Sony player, who knows???
The wireless connection randomly fails. Out of the box there was a firmware issue.I flashed it with open-source firmware (DD-WRT) and it worked much better for a couple years, but connectivity was always somewhat flaky until it finally died after 3 years of use.Meanwhile, the Linksys WRT54GL that I previously purchased in 2006 is still going strong 6 years later and never had any problems. Too bad Linksys's reliability went downhill with their newer N-wireless products.
I bought this tripod because of the name, as well as the ability to use the top column horizontally. I have it for onsite lifestyle catalog and marketing shoots. This tripod doesn't get used a lot, but when it's on the shoot I really need it. In two years, I have used it exactly 14 hours, but it has mostly been broken. The culprit is the tightening screw to raise and lower and lock the column. The column thumb screw stripped out about 10 hours into my first shoot. I took it back to the shop where I purchased it so they could send it in on warranty. It didn't come back from Manfrotto for four months, and that was only after multiple phone calls to check on the status of repair...for a stripped column tightening mechanism. Four months!? If they would ship me the part I'd replace it myself in 15 minutes.Four hours into the next shoot, the same part stripped out again. I threw it in the closet in my studio. When I finally got around to calling to ask about getting the part, I was told that Manfrotto can't ship the part and I will have to send it in again. Yeah, it took four months to get back under warranty so sending it in as a standard repair; who knows if I'd ever see it again. Come on Manfrotto!
I bought this camera as a needed tool for an online class and had to return it. The minimum requirements do not state that it does not work with Windows 7. I could not install the drivers on my laptop, so I went to the Logitech website to try to find a driver for W7, but there is none. This camera is not supported for W7.
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.
This showed up, I got the IP address changed on it, then configured the syslog options. The switch locked up and never came back. Power up reset options appear to be limited to uploading a factory default config file you can't download off the web site via XMODEM. This thing is a turkey, don't waste your time.
It is a miracle if you get this device running on your pc, I had to uninstall the software that comes with it because it was causing a lot of trouble with the OS, try another one...
This camera is a complete waste of money. It is garbage. It should be considered a mere toy. The picture quality is unbelievably bad- dark, grainy pictures. I am hugely disappointed in it!
I have gone through 4 of these monitors in the last 4 years. The first two were replaced under warranty after burning out. After two years of use both of the replacement monitors burned out within a week apart.
Amazon should state that the Peking 5a bag is not for the AIPEK CAMCORDER AS IT IS TOO SMALL FOR IT. Which of the bags is ok for the camcorder? I think a lot of folks are buying the small 5a bag thinking it will fit the camcorder,IT DOES NOT!
Bought this after seeing great reviews. Tried it when it arrived, and it did not work. Went and bought a decent HDMI cable and TV worked fine. Plus, to return, you have to pay for shipping. Makes Amazon look bad...
Less than 2 months ago I bought this hard drive 500GB and backed up all my data on it.Today, when I try to access the data, some files are missing (empty directoris), there is a noise (tec tec tec) and an error message: cannot copy file: data error (cyclic redundancy ckeck). It seems that I lost all my data.There is also a CD but with too little information and no SW that can help in diagnosing or data recovery.Another concern: the cables that attach the device to the computer are not standard (USB in one side but proprietary at the other). I was thinking what I will do if the cable is broken or missed.
Positive - its cheapNegatives--Bad at routing-so far it has told me (1) to turn from a bridge onto a road 20 feet below me; (2) turn the wrong way onto a 1-way street; (3) make a u-turn on a 1-way street-On winding roads, it tells me to make turns when I'm actually just staying on the road
Bought the drive in 2007; Black Friday at Best Buy...Three and a half years later (a couple of days ago), the system would not recognize the drive. A USB error Code 10 - cannot start. I thought "Darn some USB misconfiguration." After plugging it into another computer with failed results, and then listening to it I realized I had other problems - the drive did not spin. It just clicked. Google to the rescue - many others have had this problem WITH THE POWER SUPPLY, not the drive.Right now, I have hooked up another PS and I am off-loading my data. I am considering whether or not I want to buy another PS for it (they cost $20)......
If I could give it zero stars, I would. First off, I took a chance on it because I thought that it would be a great way to carry all my music in one place. In the end, I went through four ipods and I'm probably out at least fifty bucks once I finish selling it on ebay.The first one had problems with the sound, so it was exchanged after less than three months. Then, it got replaced again for the same problem less than three months later. I thought my problems were gone, but the next one they gave me had a battery that would only run for half an hour, which eventually dwindled down to a mere fifteen minutes. They sent me a new one, and I decided that was it and to sell it.The other thing that most people don't know is that their "protection plans" sounds like something the Mafia would offer. They are just a way to squeeze more money out of you and you'll need them because they don't build their products that well. I saw all kinds of people in the Genius Bar who had lots of problems with their stuff. After the last phone call I had with the customer service, they told me that after that call, the next one would be $50. The protection plan for the ipods runs at about $60. It's got to make you think, why have such expensive protection plans? Because Apple has made it so that they're stuff will break so you'll need them. I'm out of the Mac Cult.Get an iriver, a sandisk, or a creative muvo. Just don't bother with this.
When I opened the package, surprise! the lens was outside of the original plastic box. And the plastic box has a lot of scratch. Fortunately the lens itself doesn't have any scratch, but the result of photos I took with this lens is too dark. I am not satisfy the quantity of this lens. The $7 Zeikos circular polarizer has much better result than this $35 one.
I purchased this scanner new about a year before xp came out.It worked great until I had to upgrade to xp. Once I got xp I could not find any drivers, and they do not offer xp support.I looked on their website and to get help for the visioneer 6100 you have to pay 2$ a minute on the phone by calling a 1-900 number because it is an older model scanner.They also do not respond to my emails asking them for support.Unless your running windows 98 or 95 this product will not work for you, and I highly recommend against this company.I refuse to ever buy another product from them again, since they are too lazy to write new drivers for new operating systems.I give them 2 thumbs down. What a waste of my money.
After installation, the reception was much worse than plain rabbit ears. Don't waste your money.
Doesn't hold a charge and caused the phone's range to decrease dramatically. Skip this and spend the extra $5 to get a battery from RadioShack.
Worked great for the first day or so. After that it will loose connection every minute, gets very irritating..... Wish there was a frank review I could refer to before making my purchase.
The TiVo service is fantastic, It really makes watching TV and recording shows a pleasure without the hassle of programming a VCR. However, my unit froze up after several months of flawless service. Customer service could not help at all . . . the two service reps sounded like they were 15 year-olds. Ultimately, they told me to send the unit back to the factory (at my expense), along with ... plus local taxes. This is their &quot;policy&quot; regarding any malfunctioning unit. even if the problem requires two minutes and no part to repair, the consumer is out ... . That's outrageous! I'm looking into replacing this product with another brand (such as Sony) if the warranty and repair policies are any better.
They sent, I guess, the newer version of the AD-5 and I am not bothering to return it -- it will go into my pile of &#34;wrong stuff&#34;. The connector is the issue. It needs to be, I'm guessing again, 5.5mm outside in 1.3mm inside and 9+mm in length. It may be a nice supply so maybe if I stumble over a connector I'll change it. (+) on the outside, (-) on the inside.
I made the mistake of buying mine from RadioShaft because I was in a hurry. The mouse worked great at first. It did jump around for no apparent reason, mostly to the bottom left corner of the screen. Then it stopped working all together after about a week. Like so many others, I tried to fix it in vain. I tried to return it but according to RadioShark, when I threw out the packaging, i threw away my money back, although i had the reciept. Boo hoo. Never shop there, especially for this mouse.
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
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 bought 3 of these cause I have regular lightning occurances thru my phone line and don't want to replaced a multiple (outlet & phone-line) surge protector everytime I take a hit. A week after I bought (& and installed) it I had a lightning strike hit & wipe out my modem (the rest of the computer is OK). In other words "the lightning went right thru this protector with no problem" and in my opinion it's ineffective and I don't recommend it. -- I don't blame the seller -- they're just selling it, but they probably do need to know that this product isn't as effective as advertised.Mark -- Orlando, Fla
Product was okay until the CD player quit working one day after about a year of use. CDs won't spin. Also the radio antennae broke off and player is now useless.
I suppose this is supposed to be a very good sound card, but it seems that the only operating system that it fully supports is Windows 98. Many of the options are not available if you are running Windows 2000 and Windows XP is particularly problematic. Of course, there are no products in the Creative line which say that they support Windows XP, even though they do have some drivers out which kinda work on occasion. I unforturnately was running Windows 2000 when I purchased this card and it was severely limited in what it would do due to the limitations of the operating system according to Creative. A Turtle Beach Santa Cruz is a much better choice for a lot less money and it actually works as advertised.
I have a Canon G5. When compared to a standard Kingston and SimpleTech CF card, the Sandisk Ultra II seems to operaate up to 60% faster when taking new pictures or browsing existing pictures on the card. As far as transfer rates to the PC, I don't see any difference in performance using a USB1.1 interface, either directly from the camera or from a USB card reader. This card operates fast between shots and is worth the premium if you have a fast camera that can take advantage of its speed. One of the newer SLR digitals would be a great pairing with this card. Great product.
I was originally excited about this floppy drive, because I wanted to port some old DOS games. I was able to make disk images for about thirty disks. Then it mysteriously stopped recognizing EVERY disk I tried. I tried some of the disks I had successfully copied before--that I knew the drive could read--but the drive would not read even them anymore. If I tried to access them through Windows Explorer, it told me that the disks needed to be formatted. If I tried to make an image with WinImage, it told me that there was no disk in the drive. I tried using the drive on a different computer and got the same results.It looks like I have the exact same problem as some other people who only gave the drive a one-star rating. The product probably has a major design flaw if so many people have the same problem.
This adapter barely lasted me a year. Careful - it's not built to last more than a year, so expect to be buying another one soon after.
This case isn't too useful as it comes out of the box because the little plastic window is made of ultra-soft plastic that will scratch immediately through normal use, and then you'll need to remove the GPS from the case to actually read its screen, defeating much of the purpose. The Garmin screen itself is made of soft plastic that scratches immediately, and you must protect it with a self-adhesive screen protector. You must do the same to this carrying case. That said, the case fits the GPS snugly and the clip stays on a belt or pack, so other than the soft screen it works as advertised. But why do manufacturers build and sell products with built-in self-destruct features?
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.
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.
I purchased this under the impression that it would work for longer than five months&#8230; I understand that there is a correlation between price and longevity, but what I didn't expect was for this lesson to so quickly show itself. My recommendation: spend a few more dollars on a name-brand cord. It's cheaper than the combined cost of this, plus buying a replacement in a few months.
I was ecstatic when I put in my first burned DVD into this DVD player and saw that it worked perfectly with decent (not great) video quality. And the picture quality for commercial DVDs is outstanding.Unfortunately, none of these things matter when your DVD player doesn't work and it's made by a company who doesn't offer free tech support on its products. After a few months of owning the player (which has a very limited warranty, by the way) the unit stopped working and the power button started flashing red, prohibiting me from turning it on, or ejecting the disc I had in it before it started going haywire. The website offers little, to no tech support, and Philips representatives will not offer any advice over the phone. They won't even answer if the unit is fixable so even if you did want to pay the $15 for tech support over the phone, you wouldn't be sure if even THAT would help.My advice: find a different DVD player made by a different, and more reliable, company. You may pay more, but buying this DVD player and then buying another DVD player after this one breaks would be more expensive in the long-run anyway.
Reading the description, I was under the impression this would work with my fourth generation 2G iPod shuffle. The band quality seems fine and is as pictured, but I cannot use it.
Drive motor noise is unacceptable. I returned my unit. I didn't bother to find out whether this is a model problem or a unit problem.
Immediately got an error message when I put this on my Canon body. (something about connections needing to be cleaned). I cleaned the connections and still got the same error message. Looking on the internet for a solution I found many people with the same issue. It can't be fixed. Sometimes it happens right away, and sometimes the lens works for awhile and then this happens. This was my first off brand lens and I am so disappointed. I will stick with Canon lenses, because some the trips I go on will only happen once and I need equipment that I can count on.
I just bought this and going to return it.The software in buggy - the USB mode (with the DVR dock) does not work.The user interface is also quite crappy. No way to add all songs of a particular genre into a playlist - not way to search for a song (based on id3 tag).video quality on the player is very good. however, when hooked up to a large TV, it sometimes seems that the frame rate is messed up and the picture is shaky.
I own a pair of HD202's that I use at my office. I need another pair of headphones at home and thought I'd give these a try.. Compared to the 202's they are totally tight and uncomfortable and worse the ear cup is not large enough to completely surround the ear. Which means that part of the cup is resting ON your ear which makes the aforementioned tightness even worse. I don't have huge ears by any stretch. Finally, the bass on the 205's was nowhere near as good as the 202's. I just returned the 205's and decided I'll just order another pair of 202's.. FYI, I've owned my 202's for several years now and paid $90 for them originally at Ultimate Electronics. The fact that you can get them now for under $30 is a steal!
This DVD player is the biggest piece of s*** ever. I have always owened Toshiba players, but when my last one gave out the only brand they had at Costco was Phillips. NEVER AGAIN! The interface sucks, is very limited. The remote hardly has any thing other than basic features. Maybe they thought a memory option was cool, but when I take a movie out and then start it again, I do not want the DVD player to remember where I was. Just start the DAMN MOVIE! THis thing is a big waste money. DO NOT BUY IT! If you don't care about your player, fine, then buy it. But if you watch a lot of DVDs and appreciate a good player, AVOID THIS ONE LIKE THE PLAGUE!
I was pretty geeked when I read about the product and ordered the new Onkyo Receiver (TX-SR605) to go with this. The receiver gets deservedly great reviews, but this product is scrap. Setting it up is easy (3 plugs), but the remote is a step back in time from the ipod remote. On screen display of song lists, titles, etc. looks like it came from an old Commodore home computer. The display takes up maybe 1/4 of the TV screen, so if you have long lists, you really can't scroll through rapidly. With tousands of songs, it's impossible to get to the end of a list. I believe the Mac Ipod A dock supports the scroll-wheel functionality - this has nothing, but a very slow remote.Where the product is really poor is video. I was excited that I could download movies into itune, load them on the ipod, plug it into the dock and away we go. Unfortunately, it isn't that easy. First off, you have to essentially do the reverse in terms of menu options from displaying song information. Second, you can't view the video and photo menus on the TV screen - so you have to scroll and select on the ipod itself (although you can scroll and select music by looking @ TV screen) using the Onkyo remote. I'm still lost as to that feature/function.Probably my own missed expectation, but I was really hoping for a good UI to allow me to sit back with remote, thumb through a playlist and play tunes, go bck to main menu and select a video or watch a slide show of photos. For video/photo - the remote is useless since you have to switch it out of the mode that interfaces with TV, for audio, because you can't scroll easily through lists, it's pretty useless as well. But at least I can play tunes and video through my new receiver.
Do not buy this product, $200 to watch 3 movies and a piece of trash. I believe there should be a class action suite against this product! Somebody with the legal expertise should organize this law suit.
bought this product hopping that it would hold the excess length of my wired headset. I was pretty disappointed to find that it didn't have that much of a strong grip..!!? plus its not big enough to hold the whole thing. and they don't come in one color! like suppose you got your heart set on black, you have to buy the whole set of colors in one pack to get it... =(
I purchased this adaptor thinking I could use it to power my 7600. I was wrong. It makes so much RF noise I wonder why Sony even makes it. Still looking for a clean adaptor.
Complete and utter garbage. Rip-off city. NO ONE SHOULD EVER BUY THIS PRINTER, IT IS POSSESSED BY INK DEMONS. They drink ink while you sleep!! 10 pages and all my color in k are out (and I was only printing black!)!?!?!? EPSON IS A RIP OFF ARTIST DONT BUY THEIR PRODUCTS. GARBAGE to the 1000th power. Do yourself a favor AND AVOID THIS THING LIKE THE PLAGUE!
I am having a problem with the connection fading in mid conversation. This happens almost every call and I have to keep calling back. I have tried using different electrical outlets, but it doesn't help.
This is 1.1, the much slower USB speed. Comes with no AC adapter, so you have to go buy one. You can get a fast one for the same money. I got this model on the spur of the moment at a dollar store (Big Lots) and now I know why they're dumping 'em on dummies like me. :)... The last reviewer says it isn't XP compatible, i wouldn't know, but I'm not going to buy an adapter just to find out.
I cannot recommend this ethernet card for use in an HP Jornada 548 PocketPC. The HP does not have an eject button for flash cards, so this particular card is nearly impossible to remove.What's more, I never successfully had the card work on my home network. It never came up with an IP address from my DHCP server, and it did not work even when I manually entered an IP address. Other PCs work fine, but I'll never know if the problem was my net or the card since Socket's tech support never responded to my inquiries.Bottom line: I returned this card for a refund.
After reading the other reviews here, I eagerly purchased this camera (about a week ago). I've taken more than 200 photos, and I've been so disappointed! I have had several digital cameras over the last seven years, and I have read the manual for this camera cover-to-cover. I have experimented with the many modes and settings, and yet three out of every four pictures I have taken are blurry or out of focus. Even in full sunlight! And any low-light pictures are totally unusable! The features seemed great, but the photos are terrible! My experience has been so different than others have described here. I will be returning this camera as soon as possible.
Pay close attention to the picture. The enter key is much farther away than it should be. On mine, I have to jab it fairly hard to get it to work. I'm already shopping for a different keyboard.
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.
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.
I purchased this printer for my wife last year. She prints designs onto fabric and the pigment-based ink of the CX4600 does not run when wet so it seemed to be the perfect printer for her. Unfortunately, it was a bust.The print nozzles clog frequently and the head cleaning cycle uses a lot--and I really mean a LOT--of ink. This printer uses four separate ink cartridges (which is convenient) but when the nozzle cleaning cycle is run it cleans all four nozzles whether or not it is necessary (which is inconvenient). The cleaning cycle rarely works the first time. On average, I have to run the cycle two or three times at a minimum.This last week was the worst. The yellow ink stopped printing. The printer status utility showed that the cartridge was still 1/3 full. I ran the nozzle check to check that yellow was indeed clogged. After I ran the cleaning cycle and ran the nozzle check again, I found that the cyan nozzle was now clogged in addition to the yellow. After running the cleaning cycle and nozzle check a couple more times, the magenta nozzle clogged, leaving only black nozzle working. I ran the cleaning cycle and nozzle check at least a dozen more times before the black ink cartridge was too low on ink to clean the nozzle. I bought new ink cartridges today and installed the black ink. I ran the nozzle check and now ALL the nozzles are clogged.I called Epson support and described the problem to them and how dissatisfied I have been with the printer. Since the printer is still under warranty, Epson is shipping a replacement printer to me at no cost. The replacement is a CX4800 (an upgrade from the CX4600). The reviews I've read seem to indicate that the CX4800 has some of the same issues with ink so we will see what happens.My advice:If you are considering purchasing this printer, stop! Buy something else.If you have already purchased this printer and are having problems, call Epson before your warranty is up.If you have already purchased this printer and your warranty is up, please accept my condolences.
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.
Let me start by explaining my level of skill. I would consider myself to be a high level amateur photographer. I don't do photography to make money, but it is my primary hobby. Most of my photographs are scenic, but in the past year I have been doing much more portrait and flash photography especially since my baby girl was born 6 months ago.I have wanted to upgrade the kit lens for many years. I have owned a Canon Rebel XTi and more recently a T3i. I have gotten great images with the standard kit lens, but sharpness at times has been lacking. For portraits my go to lens was always my Canon EF 50/1.8. However, the idea of upgrading to a 17-50/2.8 has been weighing on me for months. After serious research I landed on the Tamron 17-50/2.8 NON-VC. I've read that the VC is not as sharp as this non-VC counterpart. Given most portraits I take are with bounce or off-camera flash and most scenic pictures I take are with a tripod, the VC was not needed. Eureka I have found the perfect lens for an affordable price... or so I thought.The lens came from Amazon quickly. Props to them! My wife made me wait until my Birthday to use it, and we were heading to visit family in Chicago. Thus, she packed it very nicely in the car and we drove from Montana to Chicago and I waited patiently. We arrived on my Birthday and I immediately started snapping photos with the lens. In comparison to the kit lens, build quality was nice. Only issue was the opposite direction zoom, which I quickly became acclimated too. On the camera photos looked sharp and the bokeh was great. The color saturation was great. I was thrilled!!!Then I popped the memory card in the computer. I was horrified!!! Most all of my pictures were SOFT. I know my daughter moves a lot, but that didn't account for over 90% of my shots being as soft as they were. Then I noticed it... eyes were out of focus, ears were in focus and SHARP... The darn thing is back focusing. I hark from film days and always use a center focus then re-adjust technique, so I didn't think it was the camera's autofocus. I took tripod pictures of a line of text and sure enough the text several characters behind my focus point were sharp. I had read people had focusing issues, but with 200 great reviews I thought my chances of getting a good copy were pretty good. I was wrong...So, I am in Chicago and I went to my favorite photo store from when I lived there myself and tested another copy of the lens. This one front focused just as bad as my copy back focused. In Tamron's benefit, from what I've read, they will service the lens and fix the issue. However, I did not want to deal with that on a brand new product.I have since returned the lens to Amazon (thanks for making that so easy Amazon!). I have also purchased a Sigma 17-50/2.8 from a local camera shop here (no shops here had the Tamron in stock and no offense to amazon, after this experience I wanted to have a easier place to return to). The Sigma is more expensive due to the IS being built in (they have no non-IS versions at this time). However, the build quality with the sigma is even better than the Tamron. This lens is solid, adjusts well, and focuses quickly and is quieter than the Tamron. My pictures are tack sharp except for the corners at F2.8 (from my research this was the one thing the Tamron has over this lens). However, when shooting at 2.8 I'm trying to get a narrow DOF and the corners are filled with bokeh anyway. When shooting scenic photos at f7.1-f9, images are tack sharp. I haven't tried it with higher aperatures, but difraction will limit sharpness and is always going to decrease beyond that anyway.Overall, if you are willing to spend the time to send your lens to Tamron to have the focus adjusted, this lens is probably worth the cash and more. However, my time and hassle is worth the extra money spent on the Sigma. Oh, and although I haven't tried it myself, I'm sure the Canon 18-55/2.8 is great, but I couldn't justify $1200 on a hobby!
I love the design for this adapter. I travel a lot all over Europe and South America and it was nice to have an adapter so small with so many options. However, it only lasted a week before it stopped working and that's the only reason I'm not leaving a 5xStart!
I got this docking station for my birthday and loved it at first, but it broke!! It has been about 5 weeks and now the connection between my ipod and the machine is all wonky. If I push down really hard it will connect for a second and then pause my ipod. So annoying. Not worth it.
I tried two of these units.... same problems with both, must therefore assume it is poor design..... MP3 xfer Software frequently locks up..... FM tuner locks up..... and the absolute worst TECH. SUPPORT from the Manufacturer I have ever encounter !!!! called 6 times with NO connection (on hold for over an hour), left messages with NO response, emailed and faxed problems with NO response..... Suggest that NO one EVER buy any product from this manufacturer unless you want to be completely ignored.Final insult to the unsuspecting comsumer is that several features of this unit advertised on the manufacturer's website (voice recorder, backlight lcd, can't use as a USB storage device without having software installed on all computers invovled in file xfer) and this unit seems to not be supported on website...... no firmware or software updates that desperately seem to be needed. Don't get suckered by the low price..... you get what you pay for .... this company should be ashamed to be in business !!!!
Be advised, despite Amazon's description stating: "comes with TNC SMA adapter for maximum flexibility", the antenna does not include the adapter. Most newer routers now use R-SMA connections. This antenna has a TNC connector. Antenna is going back to Amazon.
We bought after reading many, many good reviews here on Amazon and elsewhere.It may be a great unit - I only used it for about an hour, though, on my way home.It was excruciating- It seemed to operate really quickly, with a fast GPS lock and quick routing.However, I realized almost immediately I would have to return it as the screen dims really bad if you wear polarized sunglasses. I can't drive with my head at a 45 degree angle!I read that the newer model (the 910 I think) has a different screen, which apparently doesn't cause this trouble.Sorry, but without being usable with polarized sunglasses (which my wife and I both wear while driving) it simply feels like this unit was not designed by drivers. Two stars...
I got this cable for like $6 so no big deal, but it DID NOT work. Ended up throwing it away
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.
Unfortunately, the TV Ears did not work. We set them up just like the instructions on the TV Ears website indicated (as they did not arrive with instructions of any kind), charged them for 24 hours, and voila! nothing. The company we purchased them from were very nice and gave us a number to return them, but it still cost over six dollars to send them back. We haven't yet received a refund, but they said we would...
Here goes. This review is meant to make buyers aware of the flaws in this so-called "easy transfers" from a PC to a NetMD.Don't get too worked up about the hype of cheap minidiscs and 160 Mb worth of songs you can put in it. There are some catches that you need to be aware of:1. You can transfer your MP3s only 3 times to a minidisc. Yes, 3 times. Why? Sony has made a licensing agreement with itself (the Sony label company) that an MP3 file can only be transfered 3 times. So, if your first transfer didn't work-- you got 2 transfers left. If your disc got broken, it doesn't matter-- only 1 transfer is left. This, ladies and gentlemen, is called the OpenMG magic. The OpenMG software is a nightmare to be told in reason number 2.2. The OpenMG software that comes with this device is a pure frustrating-agonizing joke. Go to www.musiclub.sonystyle.com and see how many people are complaining about this software. Sony "the software company" and Sony "the electronics company" is so incompatible with each other that you'd think one's made in Japan and the other in the U.S separated by a large body of water (literally). Technically: You have to convert MP3s to an ATrac3 file before transfering anything to a NetMD device. OpenMG's job is to convert MP3 files into Atrac3 files. Guess what? Those converts DOES NOT always work. Transfering a CD to an MP3? You still need to convert to Atrac3 files. You cannot record anything to a minidisc without converting it first-- well what if the conversions DOES NOT always work? A HAH! Strike 2!3. Finally, I have had this NetMD MZ-NF610 for the past 2 months. The first month, everything worked fine--transfers were good, followed every single instructions on the manual, and never dropped, bumped, and hurt the device in any way. What happened in the second month you asked? These MP3-Atrac3 conversions started to go wrong. Go to any minidisc forum in the website (search for "minidisc forum" on google) and you will see that there's this huge problem of converting files. The conversion progress goes up to 8 or 9% and then it halted into nowhere. No explanation and no reason. Sony support line doesn't help because the people working there are your grandparents.If you're thinking about buying this device as an alternate MP3 device, re-think again. The industry is on a crackdown and what makes you think that you can transfer these files freely? Buying this device is like buying a 200 dollar worth of fish net. The simple truth.Note: These errors that the other reviewer noted are NOT "seek/scan/write error by the disc player" because I can still record analog(ly) through an optical cable from my stereo. (a bit more work than clicking your mouse)
I've been looking for a decent DVD player since I discovered that my Sony player (about 4 y.o.) does WORSE on reading / playing rental disks (e.g. NetFlix, Blockbuster, etc) than the cheap-o Apex 1500 I bought for my son 5 years ago -- and at that time, that Apex was the cheapest thing on the market, scarcely over $100.Well, I want to go fairly cheap since I expect I'll be upgrading to HDMI and HD but not for another year or two. So, I tried a Toshiba DVD player, very similar in features and price to this Philips unit. Watching a rental DVD of The Big Lebowski, a good, not heavily scratched DVD, the Toshiba got hung up around chapter 17 -- almost to the end of the movie. Same symptom as the old Sony -- it just can't read the last part of the movie, for some reason that part is more challenging on the laser tracking mechanism than the beginning.Well, I returned the Toshiba unit, as I'd only had it for a couple of weeks, and then got this Philips unit. SAME PROBLEM! Almost identical in behavior in re tracking this particular DVD.Of course, I can take this DVD into my son's room and play it on the old, beatup Apex 1500 and it plays it flawlessly all the way through.So, this Philips unit will be going back, too, for a full refund, and I guess I'll have to keep looking for a decent relatively low-cost DVD player. It sure as heck ain't this one.
I loved this frame but had problems with the slide show freezing after about 5 minutes. I bought this one because I loved the Mosiac view. Tech support wasn't much help. They told me that even though all my files where jpg that if I had done any editing or cropping of them that it would cause this problem. The biggest problem is I had no way of knowing which picture of the 200 hundred or more was causing the problem. Since I edit many of my pictures and don't know which I have and which I haven't edited, I gave up on finding the solution to fix it and returned the frame. When it worked, I loved it.
Very Poor Item...Bought it and even can't boot it up over Windows 7...downloaded the latest driver from there clumsy website..which is not easy-to-use website to get to your product..Do not Recommend at all.
I have been using a digital recorder for recording phone conversations for five years now using a direct line from a telephone adapter, resulting in a mono recording. All of the previous Olympus recorders we have used-DS-2000 and LS-10 could record in this way without distortion or buzz. But the WS-700M consistently results in a loud buzz and very little volume for the voice sounds. It also has an intermittent scratchy sound throughout the recordings.The scratchy noises also happen while recording with the mic's. But, what can you expect-it was made in China....
Is a 4154a picture; you call it a 4153aWhich is it? One drum has a 3" roller. The other an 8" roller.
I didn't really expect much for this adapter since it was only a few dollars, but I bought it because of other people's reviews and I wanted to be able to play my keyboard without bothering other people. My headphones fit perfectly into the adapter and the adapter fits into my keyboard, and I can hear sound, but it's mostly just static. No one would be able to actually play with that sound. I would not recommend buying this.
The product did not work even after I tried all the suggestions and called the manufacturer's tel # for assistance. They advised the product would only work if the units were on the same circuit breaker which was not advertised and would have eliminated it for me immediately.I tried it anyway on the same circuit breaker and it still did not work. The outlet was very helpful with the return, but it arrived at their location on 1/14/10 and utill I e-mailed them 1/28/10, I had heard nothing. After my e-mail, they responded immediately, and so did you about my return credit.
The only good thing about these earphones are the actual buds that go into your ear. They are comfortable. On the other hand, I don't see how the wraps fit anyone's ears. I have pretty big ears and they are still quite loose on me. The sound is very poor. If you like earphones that lack bass, then these are for you. My iPod earphones blow these things out of the water. This is my first review. I usually don't like wasting my time writing reviews, but I just couldn't resist on this one.
For the same reasons detailed by other reviewers here, Logitech's webservers (required to setup the remote - remote is completely useless otherwise) were NOT able to handle the number of people who got this as a Xmas gift and their update site remained inaccessible to most people including myself. What was supposed to be a joyous gift to a loved one has turned into 2 days of frustration for both of us. We have tried almost hourly to setup the remote during normal waking hours (west coast time) without luck. Tonight (early AM December 28th) was the first time we finally were able to connect, albeit slowly.But the worst thing is that Logitech has produced NO apology to date; emails to customer support go unanswered (apparently tech support is on Xmas vacation) and phonecalls to tech support result in getting passed from one person to the next, only to be told that 'the server is experiencing high volume'.Frustrated users have had to turn to their website's forums to express their concerns, with the faint hope that someone from Logitech might actually be listening. Incredulously, Logitech somehow manages to have enough support staff around to delete any negative postings on their webforum. Unhappy customers are notified that complaints are not permitted on their forum and are emailed that "The support nature of these forums makes them inappropriate for discussing Logitech's policies or procedures (including Product Exchange procedures), for discussing future products, or for filing complaints." If only Logitech could afford to funnel some of that manpower into customer support - but no, that would make too much sense.This remote earned one star only because it has a potential to be a decent remote if it could work the day you buy it. But don't count on it if your plan is to make this (or any other Logitech Harmony remote) a Christmas gift.
I was looking forward to having (from what I had heard) a very good calibration system. Well, after installing it and running the calibrater it rendered a VERY magenta cast to my calibration. I tried everything to correct for this problem. After a couple wasted hours I came across the FAQ on Pantone's site and come to find out, it is much more common than they would like to admit. I submitted several tech support emails and have yet to hear back from them. I am returning it back to Amazon as defective product and let them deal with it. Don't buy it...spend more money or rely on your own eyes for a much more accurate rendition of color!
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.
It's a good price for a turntable with a pre-amp, but this thing skips an awful lot. Even on a brand new record it was skipping, which is very frustrating.
Description indicated drive was like new but that clearly was not the case. Drive is working however...
The silver "metal" paint wore off within a few months and the plastic clip broke off so it can no longer be clipped to a pocket. Also, the turning mechanism that exposes the pen tip no longer turns without great effort. I bought this for my boyfriend and he got a few months of use out of it, but now it's basically junk. Neat design and fine quality of sound, but not lasting.
I own three buffalo NAS products. I purchased a 300GB LinkStation approx 3 years ago, a 1TB TeraStation Pro about 20 months ago and a 1TB TeraStation about 6 months ago. I used my LinkStation for backups of my data files, but it starting acting a little buggy (I could not access password-secured directories reliably) so I purchased the TeraStation Pro. Since it is a RAID enabled device, I stored all my data on the TeraStation Pro. After about 6 months it started to display the same buggy behavior related to access to password-secured directories.Customer Support couldn't diagnose the problem or give me a good solution. I developed a very cumbersome workaround: I have to disable password protection every time I want to access the data. But wait--IT GETS EVEN BETTER!Last week the TeraStation Pro beeps and shows that one of the drives is bad. The display also indicates that the RAID array is not working and that the drive is opearating in DECAY mode (meaning data is at risk because RAID is not working). Support told me it' a simple fix: buy a new drive and swap it out. After all, this is why I bought a RAID capable NAS device--to prevent catastrophic data loss. I spent $100 on a new drive, installed it and got the same error again for the new drive. After several rounds with their support staff we determined that the RAID controller in their device is bad. The four drives in the device (and the fifth I bought but didn't need) are fine. Since this occurred after the 12 month warranty expired, they won't replace the defective unit or offer a replacement at a discount. They just leave you high and dry. If you are buying this device to protect important data, photos or other media files go buy a device that works reliably and is sold by a manufacture that stands behind their product (e.g. NetGear ReadyNAS NV+). I would avoid any products made by Buffalo.
Do not buy this drive.Our company bought about 12 of these, as an economical large-storage and backup solution. 3 have already failed within 2 months, and I am having to think up other backup solutions in anticipation of the next one. The failure mode is very similar to what some of the other reviews have said on this site and others (try PCWorld too) - the platter starts making some racket and the thing just quits. Maxtor is a reputable enough company to honor their warranties, but it's not worth the hassle and potential data loss.
I ordered this item but it did not arrive as promised, so I contacted seller, and they told me to wait. I contacted the seller again and was told to wait until Thursday. I contacted the seller after Thursday and was told to wait after the next Thursday. I complained about that and they cancelled the order, so after all that effort I received nothing.
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.
This is the most frustrating product I have ever purchased. I have worked over 5 hours to make this thing work. It continually says congratulations you have successfully installed the expander. I have reset and start over numerous times with no success. The red/blue light which is to remain blue if connected to the router continually flashes red then blue. If you have hair I would not purchase this product as you will soon be bald.
I have to say - I'm pretty unimpressed with this mouse. I made the mistake of buying it from a store without first checking its reviews here. Two major complaints:- Its bulky with the batteries. I have used a microsoft optical mouse (with wires) at work, and this one feels like three to four times heavier.- The movement is clumsy: for example, while playing solitaire, the cursor moves to the close-button on its own. Its pretty annoying even for day-to-day work.I'm no microsoft basher, but this product falls well below their standards. I've used their trackball intellimouse as well as optical wheel mouse, and both were fantastic.Some reviewers here have written stuff like - it works fine if you dont use it on reflective surfaces like polished wood. Hello! you mean I should not use it on almost any computer rack? And why is it that only cordless optical mice have this 'feature'. I could use the optical wheel mouse on the same surface without ANY problems.There are a number of folks who switched to this mouse from a corded-trackball mouse. Of course they are going to love it! Optical mice are way better than trackball ones. So if you're one of them, upgrade to a corded-optical mouse, and you'll be very happy.Thankfully the store had a 30-day return policy. I returned it after just two days. I'm trying an optical intellimouse next...
it made it worse. all the moving the 'buffing' left a haze all around the sides and the screen.
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 and can assure you the tech support 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 in stead (Western Digital, Maxtor or FreeAgent/Maxtor).
This does not fit a Canon Rebel T2i. I should have read all of the reviews before adding purchasing this. I did do some research after receiving it and found that it can be used as a filter on a canon lens. It has not produce photos with a fish eye effect but I'll continue to experiment with it.
This speaker dies after 1 hour. Unless you have an abundant supply of batteries, it is not for you.Plus the sound quality is very poor and does not have the additional plug that the IPOD brand (ITrip) has to keep it in place on top of the ipod. As a result, the speaker "spins" at the top of your ipod.
This is a warning to people buying this product. Warranty does not cover physical defects.The touchscreen can shatter on this unit and it will cost you $150 to repair it. Without the touchscreen the item is completely useless. The last thing you want to happen is that when you're on the road, you find one morning that the touchscreen has shattered and you have no directions to get out of there.I called support (in India) and they said warranty only covers software defects. I bought it 2 months ago and they said no physical defects was covered in the warranty.I suggest getting a different product or a laptop based GPS receiver (way cheaper and more functionality)
Earlier I wrote a positive review for this product, but I am revising it.For basic use on a PC, I give the product 4 stars. The hardware is very nice, but the Protector Suite software is marginal. Also, they charge for even minor updates.For a Mac, I have to give 1 star. They say the reader works on a Mac, but it doesn't. It did, more or less, until OS X 10.6 was released. UPEK said they would release an updated version for that OS, but now (January 28, 2010, long after Snow Leopard's release) they still have only a beta that performs minimal functions. I also have used the reader in Windows XP running under Parallels. It works fine for a day or two, then stops recognizing anything except the Protector Suite software itself. Sometimes I can reinstall the software and the reader will work again for a couple of days.I am disappointed in this fingerprint reader.
i've had this mp3 player for about 2 years now and it's been pretty good. Well it was for about a year anyway. After that the buttons pretty much stopped working. At first, it was just one and then gradually they all stopped working. It really sucks because this is a good mp3 player and it holds all my music but now i cant use it because the buttons dont work. Besides the buttons not working, it also doesnt hold a charge for very long. It lasts for about 4 hours until it dies. If you want a mp3 player that lasts long and is durable then you should probably keep looking because this definitly doesnt. But it was good while it lasted =/
first time around the remote busted, circuit city replaced it but now it doesn't want to play mp3's (the reason i went with this model).you get what you pay for with this piece of trash. worst purchase ever. last time i buy a no-name cd changer.
Having adored her first novel (having read it at least three times and still look things up in it every now and then) it was with great excitement that I reserved an entire day to read THE LITTLE FRIEND. I was so surpremely disappointed by it: by weak characterization, the bevy of cliches, the listless, pointless plot (combersome as a beached whale,) and then that overall cheesy message in the end: all children learn that life is unsolveable, without conclusion, and so is the novel THE LITTLE FRIEND). But instead of just tossing it aside as another "Great American novel unfulfilled," I'm left with feelings of confusion. What Happened?I had the pleasure of hearing Donna Tartt speak in London. I enjoyed her; she talked a great deal about style, how important a good plot is to her, how, on this novel she really made sure that she "did the math" (constructing floorplans and blueprints for all the action, knowing the town's complete layout), how she woke in the middle of the night struck with a brilliant idea, how she refused to move on until she is "supremely happy" with a given section.Excuse me??? What????? How could THE LITTLE FRIEND be what this obviously talented writer is "supremely happy" with? The richness of the characterization of SECRET HIST is not to be found here; not a hint of that meticulous prose that transports you to another world - or, OK, if she's working with multiple POV - there isn't a single, immediate, enticing voice, not even with Harriet, who, as a child remains pretty "stock," not to mention all of the supporting characters. (One little aside: I DID like Gum; her passive-aggressive nature I find to be true, having grown up in the South myself. But she was the only jewel in a pile of coal.) Unfortunately, these criticisms can be applied to the entire novel with the exception of "The Prologue," which is the best writing of the book. It's all downhill from there.After hearing about the intense way she works (8 hours a day, every day) I find this outcome to be inexplicable. I'm stumped. (And what about that abrupt, totally off-putting ending, not even ending with the main character's POV. "She sure is...compared to you." Come on!!! You're kidding right? Where are the missing pages?)All I can say is, I'm starting to believe that old rumor. Maybe the first draft, entitled Tribulation, WAS in fact lost on the computer and she raced though this second copy disinterested, panicked, pained.Who knows. But this reader is left stumped and (because I still have pipe dreams of a better third novel) saddened indeed.
The experience you get with these earphones will depend a lot on the anatomy of your ear lobes. My experience was very disappointing. The fit was uncomfortable and the sound was quiet and tinny. Swapping between the supplied rubber parts did nothing to improve the fit or the sound. I am considering returning the MX55s, but for the price I wonder if it is worth the effort.
This product was a bad experience from start to finish (in which 'finish' was my wife saying, "just throw the thing away".) On the plus side: It was actually pretty easy to unwrap the box from its plastic without incident. But things went downhill from there.First things first: Setup required an advanced degree in following a bizarrely complex procedure TO THE LETTER and then intuitively anticipating where the tech person who wrote it would have made a mistake for you to correct (which, of course, requires restarting the process from the beginning).But, OK, finally got the network connection working. Finished, right? Ha ha, the device laughs, now I dare you to set up your computer correctly. Which requires running the setup software, which in Vista crashes after running for about 2 seconds. Maybe it's a bad copy of the software? Let's find out. After all, Linksys has a website, yes?So, go to download the software directly from Linksys. The link to the software download goes to the online manual. The link to the manual also goes to the manual. So, yeah, you can download a lot of copies of the manual. Thanks.Oh, look: there's also a quick-help link. Answer a few questions. Tell it your operating system. And voila! A detailed answer.For the Windows 2000 OS."Was this helpful to you"? Hmmm. Let's say no.Aha! A nice hidden link for a live chat. Great! These guys are always awesome. Hi, Roy, here's my problem. No, the wireless is working just fine. It's the software installation on the PC that's not starting up. Yes, I'm getting a wireless signal just fine. It's the software installation on the PC that's the problem. OK, here's my unit serial number etc. etc. But did I mention it's the software installation on the PC that's the problem? Right, the unit's lights are all lit up just fine. But did I mention...Oh, what's that? Your print server isn't certified to work with HP products? Ahh. OK. You know, they're a pretty big company. I think they sell a lot of printers. But it's actually the software install on the PC that...Wife: "Just throw the thing away."Which is what I did.
This unit drives me crazy. rarely use the unit and waited too long to return/exchange at Best Buy. The audio drops out every few seconds. Both the digital and analog feeds are affected. On last day of warranty, LG agreed to repair or replace. Got a reconditioned replacement and it too has the same problems. I wish I would have read reviews before purchasing. This was a lot of money to pay for lousy audio. Otherwise, picture an ease of use is nice.
After reading the reviews and researching DVR's, we purchased the Sharp DV-HR300U. We found the user manual difficult to follow, especially the trouble shooting and error message section. We were receiving error messages the guide did not address.We called Sharp's tech support and although they were very nice, they have little experience with the product and just read the user manual back to us. The tech support people enlisted help from supervisors and product trainers, to no avail. They repeatedly said that &quot;this product is just too new, we don't have any experience with it&quot;.We were able to pause live TV, record onto the hard drive (after a call to support)and view a DVD. We were never able to record on to a DVD (even after a very long support call) and we were were never able to get the Auto Recording function to work (even after two calls to support) The result: we returned the product.
Just don't buy this product. If you are trying to feed two tvs using one HDMI output. Even if you do not turn on the second tv... It will not work, specially if you want 1080p resolution.
"DON'T BUY FROM THIS SELLER. THEY MISREPRESENT THEMSELVES. THEY SAY ONE THING ON THE BIDDER'S PAGE, BUT WHEN YOU PULL UP THE ACTUAL ITEM, THEY TELL YOU IT COMES WITH A MEMORY CARD. WHO SELLS A CAMERA WITHOUT AN OWNERS MANUAL? IT'S JUST A RIPOFF. I WONDER WHERE THESE CAMERAS REALLY COME FROM WITHOUT BOXES, OWNERS MANUALS, CABLES, MEMORY CARDS. THIS CAMERA DOESN'T OPERATE WITHOUT MEMORY CARD AT ALL." YOU HAVE NO MEMORY CARD, NO BATTERIES, NO OWNERS MANUAL, NO CORD TO CONNECT TO DOWNLOAD PICTURES. YOU'D BE BETTER OFF PAYING FOR A NEW UPDATED VERSION OF THIS CAMERA FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER. YOU'LL END UP SPENDING THE SAME AMOUNT ONCE YOU BUY ALL THE ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO WORK THE CAMERA, BUT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GET A FULL REFUND FROM A REPUTABLE COMPANY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
Avoid this filter like the plague, unless you like having ghosts, flares, and glares in your shots. I just returned from a trip to NYC. I had this filter on my Zuiko OM 24mm on Canon 60D. Most of my shots had very bad ghosting and glares. This is my fault for going cheap and not getting a multi-coated filter. I bought this on a rush because I wanted a filter to protect my lens while in New York. In hindsight, I should have waited and invest in a better one.On a side note: I also used an inferior Super Takumar 28mm lens that didn't have any filters on. All my footage/shots came out very clean without the above issues.My advice to anyone out there, spend a little bit more and invest in a multi-coated one.
bought this unit for my 76 year old mother. What a piece of crap this thing turned out to be 1 year down the road. Printer stops printing magnetta, despite three different cartridges being tried. Cleaned the heads etc. Additionally, their printer drivers are the worst I've ever seen. They utilize 100% CPU through some sort of polling mechanism and cause excessive disk thrashing too. STAY AWAY !
Simply put:Have used this thing for now two years, not as great as I thought it would be when I purchased it. The review would have been more favorable earlier, but you got to consider in terms of today's technology, would people want to get this laptop, so that is what I based my review on.Pros:------decent speakers for notebook speakers-decent sound quality on headphones-fast enough processor-great feel on keyboard & touchpad-external monitor support-PC card expansion slot-screen is bright and sharp-decent budget laptop I guess...-fairly rugged and durable, reliableCons:------glossy screen glare annoying in bright places-uneven backlighting becomes annoyingly obvious when watching DVD movies in a dark place-wireless card in the laptop is intermittent, not much of a problem when just surfing the web, but a major issue when using streaming video/audio content, or playing online games, which both require a constant connection-short battery life even on minimal use-slow & limited RAM really drasticaly affects performance, lots of page file usage (over 500MB at times!!!) makes things slow when loading or switching applications. So this laptop sucks for multitasking.-P4 processor does not support hyperthreading-40gb on the hard drive is a limiting factor nowadays-would like to see more usb ports, and a stereo line-in port-slow and featureless video card, so fairly useless for gaming-included software is almost worthless in my opinion as there is a lot of way better software out there that can even be free, and the recovery thing is frustrating tooand last but not least:-SONY'S CUSTOMER SUPPORT ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!! I will not explain the issues I had with their support, since it would take forever, it's a very long and frustrating story.Conclusion:-----------Would not buy a sony laptop again. I'm into custom-building now, and trust me, custom-building ain't that hard to do, and you end up with a way better laptop for your money's worth. Give custom-building (barebones) a try!
I bought this camera in Thailand for a friend of mine who lives there, deliberately paying the higher price so that she would be protected by the in-country warranty.Well, the camera failed after two weeks, and it's been with Olympus for two months, and they're estimating yet another month for spare parts delivery, and refusing to provide a replacement despite her repeated complaints.Clearly, quality is a thing of the past with this company, and customer service is way down on the list of priorities. Steer clear of this camera! It's clearly poorly made, and a product Olympus is not willing to stand behind.
Purchased so that I could plug my keyboard, mouse, and external harddrive into my laptop. Works wonderfully powering the drive, which would not power itself off the computers built in hub, but has major intermittent keyboard/mouse issues. I'm using a Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 and a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer - neither have given me problems plugged directly into the computer or other computers, but plugged in to this hub I get mouse dropouts (even the laser light blinks out) and repeated key presses (every 1-30min, the last key I pressed will get typed a dozen times). This makes it incredibly frustrating when typing, and removes the value in the device. I've since plugged the keyboard/mouse directly into the computer and just have the harddrive on the hub - just as much of a pain as it was before when I have to plug/unplug everything to move.
This is completely a waste of 20$ Terrible quality! probably made with heavy amounts of lead because the cord itself is heavy. Fuzz with 2 displays on. Still not as sharp with one display on. Did not work with my Panasonic 42" 720p plasma. I would of felt better if it was dead on arival.
This unit, as others have suggested, is a nightmare to program. You can't see the red indicator light except in the dark, so you have to try to program it with a flashlight which is not quite shining on the unit but has enough light to see the miniscule buttons. Trying to decide what the directions means is another challenge. Finally, once you get it programmed, it will work fine just enough times for you to think everything is fine, then it will take on a mind of its own and decide it wants to keep the lights on from dusk to dawn, even though you've had it working just the opposite for the past hour. Amazingly frustrating.
Save your money and buy a stand alone DVD/HDD recorder (I bought the Pioneer). If you are transferring VHS tapes and there is any noise you will get gaps, there is color noise at the bottom of the screen on all videos captured with this. I got fed up and sold it on eBay. Also unless you have the SSE2 instruction set on your computer (has to do with the processor) the adobe won't run, doesn't tell you that in the specs, another "Surprise!" . If you are not a complete computer head, you don't have a snowballs chance of getting satifactory results with this.
First of all, I didn't receive the "Compatible" brand replacement ink cartridge...I received a "Nukote" brand replacement cartridge. This being said, I will review on the product (Nukote) I received. When I first installed this cartridge, the print quality seemed decent, clear and uniform. Shortly thereafter, about 20 printed pages, the print was sketchy with apparent ink disbursement problems. I tried cleaning cartridge, re-installing and full re-alignment of cartridge to no avail. I would normally give this only 1 star but, since this is a different brand I don't want to totally "dis" the possible quality of the Compatible" brand. Since these are refurbished/re-manufactured ink cartridges, there may also be a problem with the contact connections...possibly being worn or not precise to make proper communication for correct printing. Also, since I have an older printer, I'm not sure if this may be a factor for my printer/ink dissolution. I do know the (expensive) HP brand has always worked.
I was disappointed by this purchase. Unlike a regular inline volume controller that integrated with a pair of headphones, this does not amplify the sound coming from the device.So if the device has a poor sound and volume range, this does nothing to improve it.If I could return it I would.
I really liked this bag - so much in fact that when my first one broke after about a year (zipper failure) I bought a second one.After the second bag failed in six months (fabric failure where the zipper attaches) I've unfortunately come to the conclusion that the bag is just not well-enough build for regular use.
A low end camera to be used only if you really want to take quick cam shots from your home computer. The resolution is horrible, the settings for high and low quality are only &quot;OK&quot;.This camera is only good if you don't really know about camera's, have THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF LIGHTING (not to much or little) and/or your just chatting on your cam.Generally grainy images.
We bought the A520 to replace our 4-year-old A20 just prior to leaving for a month long vacation to SE Asia. After getting it home I messed around with it (even read the manual, amazing what kind of information you can find there), taking probably 150-200 photos, checking out exposure etc. and it seemed to work and I was impressed with the quality of the pics and the ability to manipulate the exposure. The control of exposure is remarkably similar to my old Elan II 35mm. I have owned Canon equipment since 1978.But from there it was all down hill.The problems started while waiting for the plane at JFK. I pressed the button to turn the camera on and found the lens cover only a quarter open. Turned it on and off and it was fixed, I thought. Once in Bali it continued to hang up every once and while for the next day or two but it was tolerable, and we are on vacation (good), long way from home (good) 't too many camera repair shops there (bad).A couple of days later another problem cropped up, it wouldn't retract the lens when you turned it off. Ok, I could just push it in.A day later, it wouldn't obviously focus so it wouldn't take the picture, very frustrating. After getting back home I found that even photos that looked in focus on the LCD were actually out of focus but just a little. Shortly after that the zoom quit working too. And we still had three weeks left. GroanWhat to do? We tried finding a repair shop in several towns but to no avail. We soldiered on with it screwing up regularly and with us getting a couple of decent photos here and there. We also looked at shops to buy a replacement. As an aside. Why don't cameras cost less in Southeast Asia? You think they would. The A520 is made in Malaysia, about 3 hours away from where we were. We never found any better deals than what you can find here and usually it the same camera was significantly more expensive????On the next to last day in Indonesia it completely broke down, with the lens stuck almost all the way back in. We were without a camera for those two days and the three we spent in Hong Kong. And us with no camera to document the 15-hour flight back to JFK. Ugh to the flight and Bummer on the camera.Called Canon (and actually talked to a person, wow) once I got back only to find out I had to pay for the shipping and insurance to their repair shop. Oh well at least its covered by warranty but I am going to rethink my allegiance to Canon. They need to get better with their quality control as I see others have had the exact same problems. Photography is an integral and incredibly important part of our vacations and we are deeply disappointed with Canon.Positives wereGood battery life. Message to others, don't even try to use alkaline batteries. You have to use rechargables in cameras.I like it only uses 2 batteries instead of 4 like in the older cameras.Nice size, I don't like the real small cameras as they don't fit my hand but this still fits in a pocket easily.Control of exposure is great lots of choices with all the priorities just like the big boys but I would like ' exposure compensation instead of 1/3.Flash compensation is nice, another thing I found out after reading the manual. Amazing piece of literature, with a wealth of information.Additonal info. *********It broke again. This time I literally tossed it in the river. So long Canon.
Bit of a ... tatty little bag. When closed the top allows space around the sides for water/grit/gunge to get in. Not an appropriate bag for your expensive 5700. Try the Lowepro range instead - altogether a better class of bag.
I purchased this mouse thinking it was rechargeable(due to the fact the ad and my receipt said that it is rechargeable), it's not! They sent me three mouse's to make up for this and to get me the right mouse. Every mouse they sent me was not rechargeable! Finally they had to refund me because they could not provide me with a rechargeable mouse! My receipt even said rechargeable mouse! This is completely misleading and unprofessional!FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! Better business burue was contacted about this situation! Completely 100% dissatisfied with The company and with Amazon.com! Will not use your service again! Absolute HORROR! ! !PAIN IN THE BUTT! ! ! !
I'm giving it a one because it looks nice, has a carrying strap, and the rating don't go any lower. It might work well for a few weeks but soon it'll start to get on your nerves. The top and bottom flip seprately which is just stupid. Also the actual sleeves are removable, which is also stupid. Eventually the sleeves will just start to fall out. Don't bother reading the other reviews, just turn back now.
The cable worked great for about a year, but now it flickers in and out as if there's a loose connection somewhere. I guess I can't complain for the price, but now I'm looking for a replacement.
Great concept to combine the DVD and VCR. It worked great the first three or four times, but then the power button and remote quit working.
You've simply got to be kidding me. Monster Cable for a telephone line? This is, quite simply, one of the more ridiculous products to come down the pike. Monster used to be a reliable brand name, and I use thier interconnects for my home theater system, but it seems like they'll put their name on any crap these days.Caveat Emptor - you do NOT need this product.
This is an exact replacement for the fan in my Dell Dimension 2400. Unfortunately the seller does not provide any instructions, and during replacement I damaged the small rubber couplings that hold the fan in place. This is a tricky operation and the seller should provide a simple instruction sheet.
I bought the Garmin Nuvi 660 years ago from Amazon (2005 or so). I don't remember if I ever wrote a review. I just (for the 3rd time since owning it) updated the software tonight. This excruciatingly painfully slow process (on a DSL line it took nearly 3 hours and then more than an hour to update the unit) is so maddening that I probably will not keep this unit much longer. That is belly-ache number one.Belly ache #2: Over the years of owning this machine my wife and I have more than once been sent on a wild goose chase with it. One time we were headed to Jamestown, CA (a rustic old tourist trap). The GPS put us about one mile south of it on a dirt road and then proudly announced that we had reached our destination and were on Main street. In reality, the dirt road had ended and we were in the middle of a field! There's been other such instances like when it assured me that there was road connecting Mt. Shasta to the coast. Oh, there was a road all right, but not one for a family sedan (Honda Accord). It started off all right, but when I stopped in a small "one-horse" town (the horse had long since died), the locals took one look at my car and laughed at the idea of my continuing. Turned out to be gravel switch-back roads that was at times nothing but one lane--sheer drop over one side into river and mountainside on the other. I was the only sedan on the road. All other vehicles were heavy-duty 4-wheeling trucks. I actually saw one 4-wheeler pointing and laughing! I arrived safely, but the underside of my vehicle was badly battered. NEVER trust these units to give you street-safe paths. Just because they indicate there is a road, that is NO promise of one that is good for a family car. (On that same trip, I ended up in Bandon Oregon and looking for a particular place. I had just updated the unit before that trip as well. Nonetheless, it took me to the OLD location of the business. When I finally found the new address, I asked how long they had been there. They answered several years. So Garmin as a company is not even getting accurate updates.Bottom line: If you are looking for something to get you around a well-populated city or town, this will work pretty well. If you are looking to use it on vacation, better take maps along or use google maps and make sure of your route first. Especially on backroads, don't trust this unit to indicate paved paths.
(UPDATE)I now give it 4 out of 5 stars.PalmOne has updated the drivers to version 1.05, dated 12/13/04, which fixes the worst problems. Be sure to download this, and ignore the driver on the CD, or you might be in a LOT of pain.ALSO - DON'T install the PalmOne Phone Link Update dated 11/29/04, as the keyboard.prc will cause a "fatal exception" if this is also loaded (only tested on Tungsten T3).(/UPDATE)I would have given it four or five stars, the keyboard hardware is a good implementation.But the driver kills one of PalmOne's top of the line devices, the Tungsten T3. I suggest you wait for a driver update before purchasing this item (current BAD driver 9/22/2004 77,790 bytes).It's so bad that I had to disassemble my T3 (voids warranty), disconnect battery to wipe RAM. Others have same BAD results with this UW keyboard on their T3 PDAs. See post at brighthand for more information.Warning: If this also happens on the T5 device, then one's only solution would be to send item back to PalmOne for repair. Because the RAM on the T5 is non-volatile. But I've not heard if this problem happens on the T5.FWIW - It DID work when I had NOTHING but keyboard.prc loaded on T3. But otherwise keyboard is unusable on T3.
I have been using this for a little over a year. Two drives have gone bad and now they don't know what is bad so they want me to replace the entire unit. It has taken me to days so far with them. 3 unreturned phone calls. 2 unanswered emails and then they send me an email saying they could not get ahold of me. I am retired and have not gone anywhere. I have an answering system on my phone and have been receiving phone calls. When I talked to the tech last night he was VERY nice and helped to find my proble. He said I needed to replace the unit. He said he would fill out the paperwork and call me back. He didn't fill out the paperwork or call back. They wanted to know everything about the unit, when I bought it and where. The unit is registered and he told me he had all my information but their email was rude and said they didn't even know who I was. The note said I had to send them this information then they would review it before issuing me an RMA that I would be charged for. If I returned the defective unit in 15 days they would issue a credit to me. I am giving serious consideration to just junking it. Any one want one?They have now told me that all they can do is sell me a new unit with drives. They do not sell empty boxes or power supplies.I bought a Infrant ReadyNAS empty box. They cost a bit more but are a much better company and do sell parts for their boxes.
It worked fine for about a year. Then it started tweaking like crazy. Every once in a while, I'd have to reset the player because it would randomly act up in the middle of a song. By act up, I mean it starts making this weird loud tone that can't be stopped unless you reset the player.
I feel like a sucker, but it's not entirely my fault. I thought these looked like a good deal, so I got them. Lo, and behold, Amazon states the videosecu speaker mounts are FREQUENTLY BOUGHT TOGETHER with these speakers. Great, thought I! Added to cart and bought together. So began my frustration.First off, these are fairly big, as others have mentioned. The speaker mounts Amazon implies will work with these DO NOT WORK WITH THESE. The mounts are far too small. And that leads to the most frustrating thing about these speakers. Nowhere online or in the enclosed documentation does it state what fastener sizes will fit in the threaded mounting holes. There is a single large threaded hole in the bottom, and a 4-bolt pattern of smaller holes on the back of the speakers. Take your pick. But to buy the correct mount I would need to know what thread they are, right? Maybe there's some kind of unwritten rule about speaker mounting bolts that everyone else knows but me.CHEATSHEET FOR MOUNTING:Threaded hole on the bottom of speaker: 3/8-16 coarse threadThreaded holes on the back of the speaker: 1/4-20 coarse thread in a 3.28x3.28 square patternKeep in mind the size of the speaker and ensure the mount you buy has adequate reach/depthI found some cheap LCD screen stands and bought them. They have a different bolt pattern and required me to drill 4 holes each to match the speakers, but they are otherwise perfect for this application. Seems LCD screen mounts are a lot cheaper than speaker mounts for some reason, yet often have higher weight ratings and better articulation than speaker mounts.
If this ghastly pastiche (or perhaps unintentional parody) of Harper Lee, Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams had been written by Donna Smith or Donna Jones, it wouldn't have been published. Simple as that. Tartt is a celebrity. Celebrity books get published without any regard to what their merits (or lack thereof) may be.And to all of you who were wondering why this book wasn't edited, the answer again is that it is a celebrity book, and celebrity books aren't edited. The assumption is that they don't need to be: the public will rush out to buy them regardless of how dreadful they may be.The Little Friend isn't literature. It isn't even entertainment.
The cable wouldn't catch a signal after 2 weeks of using it, must be poor quality. But for this price you cant go wrong.
I've owned about four various models of this line of headphones. Aside from the first, and cheapest set, every one of them has eventually broken, in the same place, the little part that swivels, just above the earpiece. This is maddeningly frustrating, as I then must duct tape it best I can, but can no longer walk around, (except very carefully), or look down, as they'll fall right off!I don't know why, after years of this being a very common issue, they haven't fixed this, for if they did, I'd keep buying them forever.The other issue I have with them, is that they have the volume & on-off controls on the backside of the earpieces, which means you have to be very careful lying down, as one little move, and the volume will jump up, as the dial touches the pillow! This of course, makes no sense, as many people love listening to music while lying down, but I guess that has never occurred to the Sennheiser people. This is all so unnecessary, as I own some of their pro-level microphones, and they are top quality, and very well made. One mic I have is from decades ago, and works perfectly, so they are capable of making excellent products, just not these headphones....
I got one last weekend and tried to install it. After installed the driver onto my Win2003 server, the system started to have some delay. The CPU usage is always between 5% ~ 25% on the old Athlon XP 2600+ machine. Then I tried this device on a WinXP box, the same thing remains. I didn't really observe the on and off phenomenon on my machines, but the CPU usage really dragged down my system. After a week, I have no choice but return it.
Yea, it is cheap, but is cheap worth it when you can't get the thing to work? The instruction manual is an absolute piece of crap, and I quote, " Power save mode shuts it down automatically if in the set time no key is pressed and player is stopped." Yea, okay. I have a Master's Degree. Guess what my job is - I'm a systems analyst and write software and manuals for using software. I'd be embarrassed to even work for this company. I spent quite a while before I realized that the couple of songs I loaded had some sort of format error and wouldn't play. Then I reloaded some other tracks, and they would play, but only for a few seconds. I tried to make this thing work and tried to understand the manual for over an hour, and finally gave up and decided to go to the website. Well, the website has NO information, but you have to click about 5 times to actually get to the point where it tells you there is no information. And worse, this model isn't even listed. So, next step? Call the tech support number. It was answered almost immediately. (Man, was I surprised!) Then I got transferred to a recording that told me to go to the "Resource Library" on the website. Well, there IS no resource library on the website. So I called back, listened to the recording again which also said, "We're experiencing a high rate of calls (I'm not surprised), and leave your name and phone number and we'll call you back." I foolishly left my name and number. They'll probably call me at midnight.[...]
I was hoping for a better camera for its price. You are paying for the pure nostalgic miniaturization of a classic camera. My old 2.0MP Sony takes better pictures. The camera is an attention getter, though. People are amazed by the exterior detail and its size. However, it has the feel of a plastic toy. The SD card is hard to remove because you feel like you're gonna break the door that covers it. The picture quality is adequate, except they have a bluish hue which is correctable with any basic photo-editing software. Comes in a great wooden box!
So you know, these are not permanent. Not even semi-permanent. There is no adhesive, you have to wash the screen with windex, etc then stick the 'protector' on. This may be quasi-ok for glass screens, but matte screens like on my camcorder it is a miserable failure. I put one on my Canon a710, put it in my camera bag and 20 minutes later when I went to get it out the protector was halfway off. Don't bother with this product. And to be clear you don't get 13 protectors, you get 3 large sheets, a wet towelette to moisten a dry one to clean with and a squeegee to get air bubbles out. Too bad they didn't include a product that worked.
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.
I urge anyone considering this media go to the Imation web site & check compatability with their burner before purchase (wish I did) http://www.imation.com/products/dvd_media/index.html I'm running an NEC 3520A drive & this media flat wont work at any speed yet I have had NO PROBLEMS with Maxell, Phillips, & Verbatim media. I went for the Imation product first since I have always bought their CD media in the past & been very happy with it. Not sure what the issue with the DVD media is but I wont be wasting time/money on them again - I'll pass these on to my father-in-law & hope they work for him. Note this is not an Amazon issue as they were purchased at a local store.
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.
I bought this on clearance for half price. Thought it was a good deal. Wrong!!! The cd player worked for one day only. The sound quality is poor and can't get a lot of stations in clearly. Poor, poor, poor.....
Swept up in the rapture of her own dense, boozy, swampy verbiage, Miss Donna done gone and misplaced her plot! If someone can find it for her, the great American novel might have a fightin' chance. As is, it's goin' down with the rest of the old, Deep South. Guess she was just aworried 'bout bein' taken seriously as a poetic type writer. But I fears she done gone hog wild with them words. Miss T stuck in some action parts, but they sure ain't long enough or real enough to save the rest from asinkin'. Mammy needs to kick some sense back into Missy T's head I think. Git her back on track.
After purchasing this useless doorstop to use with my G3 imac w/ OSX 10.2.8, it took forever to figure out a work-around to get the printer installed when the setup instructions gave no guidance about Brother's 'Device Selector' program, which pops up every time you restart, asking for an ip address. Wasted over an hour on the phone with tech support, only to be told that d.s. was only a useless annoyance that served no purpose, but since the tech had no knowledge of how to determine the ip address of the 'printer', I would just have to live with the annoyance. Printed nice quality on plain paper, except that it printed everything IN MIRROR IMAGE. Driver update to correct that, once installed, rendered the printer invisible to the system. Tech couldn't figure that out either, then advised that he would have to have the mac 'expert' call me back. THE NEXT DAY. The best part was when the tech suggested I should just forego network printing, and just stick to USB if I wanted the printer to actually work. Promises, promises-was looking forward to using what appeared to be a full featured multi-function printer, ended up shipping it back. Don't waste your time with this clunker!
This scanner didn't do half of what the ad said it would do. I bought it to scan color photos, (Which it failed to do). It dumps a lot of software onto your hard drive and it does not uninstall in a clean fashion. You have to hunt down all the crap it stored and "Force Remove" the garbage out of your system.It scanned Black and White materials perfectly, but no color.
I was very disappointed in my new Epson R800. My Epson Color Stylus 900 printed better pictures. This model leaves a film over the pictures even when using the photo glossy paper. The pictures have a dull appearance to them rather than a nice glossy crisp print. Also, it eats ink like candy and each cartridge, (there are 8 of them) costs around $14 - $15 apiece depending on where you purchase them. I wish I had my Stylus 900 back however, it served me well for 7 years. Dixie
Notice the description says "Fuses", plural with an "S" on the end. Well. you only get one.Most other vendors sell these clearly listed as a two pack for less money.
Used this Digital Compass for about 20 days and am returning it. It does not seem to be capable of giving reliable directions. The same position - try the reading twice and the directions are off wildly. Tried in open fields, inside my home and the same. Tried calibrating a dozen times and setting the Declination correctly, but no change.
Unless you could not understand the users manual that came with your tv, this dvd is a complete waste of time, almost an insult to your intelligence. If you want to look at smiling guys and giggling girls while you try to adjust simple tasks like brightness, color, and contrast (which are the only "secrets" they walk you through)this dvd is for you. Forget the music video and Jenna Drey whoever she is. I expected some insights and usefull test patterns. If there really are ISF standards, I would be ashamed to have my orginazation associated with this farce.
I was not happy with this remote. The buttons (especially the activity) were too small, and the remote just seemed fragile. The graphics on the color display looked goofy. The remote did operate all my components as advertised. Many people complained of the charging station and how hard it was to get the contacts to line up. I had no problem with this and everything worked fine with the charging station so maybe that complaint has been addressed. I really like my Tivo remote and just wasn't happy with the quality and layout of this remote. All in all I'm waiting for the Harmony One to drop in price a bit.
I bought 1 last month from sears. The player has very good feature set but fails in its basic functionality itself. It stopped playing exactly after 90 mins. I tried with all DVD media I had..still the same and so I returned this. Then, I bought same model from bestbuy. To my surprise, this too failed exactly as like earlier one. Very good consistency!. I need to return this today :(.I wonder how cyberhome released a product without a minimal testing.
This is the 2nd onkyo dock I bought and it had to be returned. This is just not a reliable product!
I got my unit from Sirius for Christmas with the boom box. I used (notice the past tense) it mainly in my vehicles. It had great reception (at first), but unfortunately that was it's only good mark. Two weeks in, the power button broke, so I had to pull the cig. lighter adapter to turn it off. Then the fun began. The unit would suddenly freeze and all buttons would become in op. The only way to get it back to working was to pull the power and replug it. Then the unit would lose track of what station it was on, and the info would turn into some kind of binary code from Mars. Pull the plug. Then it started dropping the signal for no apparent reason, even though it was showing full signal strength. Then it started cutting out (no signal to the deck unit) which once again had to be reset by pulling the power cord. It would do this first thing in the morning when cold, when it was hot, when ever and where ever. Then it would fine for a day. Today it got so bad, I unplugged the unit and bounced it off the freeway lane divider wall at 70 MPH.I thought it might just be this unit, but I see it has been pulled from Sirius as it has (I hear)been removed from production. I'm starting to think it's just Sanyo products as we have had to change work cell phones (both Sanyo) twice. I'm also the only person I know of that has Sirius and has had issues with their tuner unit. Either way, I am now looking into a new unit, but I will never buy Sanyo again.
The movie encouraged me to read this book. I agree with many of the negative or lukewarm reviews about how the story is written. But one star for a Kindle version that no one on the sales side evidently has read. In many places one page is missing, so it not only interrupts the reading but leaves the reader wondering what is missing. Bad job.
Well this is frustrating... I've been searching for a decent, inexpensive graphics card for my computer (P-II 450 256 megs SDRAM, Intel 440 Motherboard) for ages, and this one came recommended by a friend. What he -and the system requirements listed on the box- didn't tell me is that you must have AT LEAST a 250 watt power supply for this card to run (although running a system with less than 300 watts may cause flickering and assorted other annoying problems). The only way I found this out is by checking their website AFTER I bought the card and it wouldn't work. Undaunted, I went to the Gateway website and purchased a 300 watt power supply for 41 dollars and even after I upgraded my power supply the card's "easy to install drivers" wouldn't autodetect. I manually installed the proper drivers and the card worked, but ONLY when locked in a 60 HZ refresh rate... I checked their website again to find that the card "may not work to full capacity with older Intel chipsets". Don't make the same expensive mistake that I did... Be sure your computer has 250+ watts **BEFORE** you buy it, and make double sure that it has a recent Intel chipset or you will end up stuck with a card that barely works.
I bought the IM9 together with a 8Gb iPod nano on 11/2/06, only to discover that the adapter provided with the IM9 is NOT compatible with this iPod (despite a specific statement on the box that this system would be compatible with the nano). Customer Service said "yeah, that's a problem with the "new" nano, we should have a new adapter available on our web site (for a $3 shipping charge) in about 2 weeks".Otherwise the system is great, but if you own a "new" nano, you're out of luck :(
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 bought this camera as a gift for my father. His first digital camera. Just to make the story short:1. The batteries don't last more than 3 to 5 low quality pictures.2. The customer service technician will tell you to download drivers from their website and use specific batteries (not alkalines)3. The camera won't work any different after you spent hours and additional money following the technician instructions.4. You can't return the camera after 30days, so you are stuck with a piece of garbage. (All HP M series are the same)5. The proposed solution is to upgrade to a better model (HP R707). However the price difference is 'ridiculous'.At the end I got a refurbished HP R707, which so far seems to be working fine.You have been warned. Don't buy any HP M Series digital camera.
this "cable" doesnt even fit in to my tv. He is a THIEF. buy a better cable!
Well, so far it's a nice enclosure and firewire works fine, but the USB is completely dead.Back to amazon it goes...
The built-in tuner didn't work properly and I had to return this to Amazon. When I connected my cable to this Recorder, the picture came out really snowy and unclear. I know it's not my cable connection either because using the same wire connected to my Samsung DLP HDTV which has a QAM Cable/ASTC/NSTC tuner, the picture came out clear. I even connected my cable to my 10-year old analog VCR tuner and again the picture came out clear. So I concluded that the Recorder's tuner was defective. Additionally, when I tried to auto-program my cable's DTV (digital) channels, the Recorder malfunctioned doing that. Some channels got in, some didn't. Even for the DTV channels that did get in, as I was flipping channels using the Recorder remote, periodically, the channels would turn blue screen...I had to turn off the Recorder to get the DTV channels working again.The remote control is the lightest remote I've ever felt because it felt extremely cheap.As for the upconversion to 1080p, I knew something was odd when the quick reference manual didn't mention anything about upconversion and had a picture of the back that didn't show the HDMI connection. Anyways, the unit does have a HDMI connection and when I tested the upconversion, I swear that the 480p mode looked better than the 1080p mode which looked pixely. Not what I expected.The timer program and setup menus were surprisingly very MS-DOS looking (you know that operating system before Windows). I didn't even bother to test the Recording function since the Tuner was defective...the recording would have just came out crappy.I don't think I will purchase a Toshiba product again anytime soon until I see positive reviews. Trutech and Toshiba might as well be brothers given the poor quality.
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.
When waking the computer after hibernation mode, the built in mouse no longer works unless the computer is rebooted, which is tricky to do without a mouse.
I've just had one of these drives fail after about 1 year. What's the point in buying one to back up your data to when they're more likely to fail than the drive in your computer?Buy a different type / brand instead. This drive isn't even worth one star
NO LESS THAN 7 REVIEWERS HERE ALL HAVING THE SAME LEFT-CLICK PROBLEM IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS!!I am having the same exact problem as Reviewer Peter M. Yocum "some dude"QUOTING PETER: "The switch under the normal button (left button) is unreliable, and apparently this is a known problem with late models of the Intellimouse."This is true in my case - my mouse worked wonderfully for about 6 months, and now the annoyance has begun - same as many others have experienced.Like Peter said - the scroll wheel is great, the tracking is smooth, the extra buttons are fine, it's comfortable and looks great.And like Peter said - since the primary function is that left click button, having it malfunctioning ruins it.I also recommend you search online for "intellimouse click problems" before you buy, and decide for yourself.
Bought 4 months ago and am awaiting my 4th warranty return monitor. They paid shipping to replce the first one within 30 days the screen went blank and the second one had vertical random color bars. Now on my 3rd one half the screen goes grey out. 3 diferent monitors, 3 different panel problems. and I have to pay shipping every time?
Tried this product in 4 cars - Acura TSX, Audi, Oldsmobile mini van and Saturn SUV. The only car it fit was the Saturn which unfortunately was my brothers car. So basically this was a waste of money. I thought this would be a standard product to fit a standard socket but apparently not.
I had been wanting this camera for a while, since my boss showed it to me online. The things I saw online made it look so cool. I'm a camera buff. Finally decided to order it, I even paid extra for next day shipping. I was excited to get home to try it out. As soon as I opened the package and picked it up, I realized how cheaply made it is. I loaded the film according to the directions, but the advance mechanism didn't work right. It would just tear the film at the little gripper hole things. I thought maybe it was my error or defective film or something. I went out and bought another 2 rolls of film to try. Same thing! The advance wheel feels so cheap and notchy. The design of the advance wheel is terrible also. It doesn't grip the film positively. I packaged the camera back up, and now am returning it. I guess I have to eat the extra shipping costs and cost of the film I bought to try it the second time. What a waste of money! Don't buy this!!! :( Look for a quality camera.
This cable failed after about 40 days. Picture just started going funky green. Replaced the cable works fine. A very inexpensive cable, but I would still expect it to work for more than 40 days.
This hub doesn't provide enough power to charge an iPad unless it is in "high power" mode, and the only way put it in high power if it is connected to a Mac is to unplug it. Not very usefull
Background information: I purchased this mount for my new 40" Samsung. I would consider myself to be fairly handy--I've done lots of work on my house--and technically savvy. This *may* be a fine mount but it didn't work for me at all, but maybe I'm more dense than I realized.The final straw for me was that the tilting feature seemed to be locked in at the -5 degree angle, meaning that the TV is tilting upwards. Not only isn't this practical for watching the TV but it also made the installation more unstable than I'd prefer. There was nothing I could find online or in the instructions that indicated how to fix the angle (there's a bolt-like thing that prevents the adjustments from moving at all). Someone was helping me and we tried everything but it just wouldn't budge. Again, perhaps I'm not as handy as I thought or perhaps there's something simple that I missed, but I spent an hour just trying to fix this issue with no luck (same goes for the person helping).Secondary issues came up when trying to solve this problem. First, the URL listed in the instructions to find the right hardware/screws to use for your TV doesn't work (you get a Page Not Found error). Second, my TV wasn't listed anywhere on their site (you may want to check that in advance). Third, the "instructional video" you see mentioned is "coming soon" on their site. Fourth, the live support is only M-F, so if you go to install this on the weekend, you're out of luck. Fifth, the site's FAQ page is mostly about how you can sell Peerless Mounts, so that was of no help either.So, this may be a fine mount if you can get it to work. And maybe I'm at fault or maybe this is somehow defective, but right now it seems like it's a flawed mount and, even worse, the technical support options range from worthless to poor.---As a follow up, I spoke with a person at Peerless Mounts today (after their Web site's LiveChat feature did nothing). It turns out that the mount wasn't defective but the solution still wasn't obvious to me. So I was able to get the TV mounted, but I'm still not 100% comfortable with how it all connects and am very disappointed with the number of problems on their Web site. Maybe I'd change this rating to three stars--maybe--but I'd still not be inclined to buy a Peerless Mount again.---As another follow up, I did receive an email reply to my "Live chat by a live person" request...three hours later.
Becareful on this one. It may work as a cable modem but dont use it for phone support with a group such as comcast. In the description they said it had support for it but that would be impossible. They do not have the port on the modem. Now I just use it as a paper weight.
the toshiba d-r550 ruined 6 discs in less than 30 days by making them unrecordable. it also made clunking sounds recording and playing back recorded discs. this problem also occurred in their analog dvd recorder.
When I received the router, it would not transmit a wireless signal. So I promptly called the tech support number (a toll call, bummer) listed in the quick start guide. I reached a recording that said to call another number (a toll-free call, yippee, and good thing b/c I would end up spending hours on the phone). The first tech I spoke to said they had been having problems with the DI-713P and he would escalate my call to a &quot;Level 2&quot; tech and have someone call me back. No one called back. I called again. This call was a repeat of first call, including the promise of a call back. Again, no one called me. Repeat this cycle two more times over the course of a week. The final solution from the last tech I spoke to: &quot;This is a common problem. You better send it back.&quot; Why didn't the first guy save all of us hours of frustration and tell me to do that in the first place?! I am going to send it back and I am NOT going to replace it with another D-Link product!
I so enjoyed the sound quality of my first CC Radio - that I ordered a second one within a year after the 1st...Then the LCD screen began loosing segments - making it difficult to read. Then the LCD screen became totally unreadable....Within a short time - the SAME PROBLEM struck the 2nd unit..By this time -- both units were out of warranty...However - BOTH units clearly demonstrated a poor design or poor quality issue that struck both of my units..This MUST indicate there are LOTS of defective CC Radios out there..On contacting CC Radio - I was informed it would cost $85 to repair! Such a deal..Avoid this radio - like a plague.
I was hoping to have a solution that lets me just log in with a single fingerprint. This was not the solution.The APC biopod as fingerprint reader hardware seemed to be solid, however the Omnipass software that it was bundled with to manage login and authentication was just lacking. In order to log in, it was still required to perform the Windows ctrl-alt-del, and punch in the username. There was no way to configure the whole login process to be driven by just my fingerprint.Attempting to find out from APC tech support how to configure it left me frustrated at the lack of response. I had to directly contact Softex (makers of the Omnipass software) several times to clarify the requirements, only to be told that logging in directly with just a fingerprint couldn't be done.If that's what you want, go get the Silex fingerprint reader, or maybe the IBM fingerprint reader. Both of which will let you log right in without having to do the ctrl-alt-delete.
I purchased this product 3 months ago and initially got fairly good quality pages from the toner. The pages were not perfect; there were light traces of extra toner on the page but I found that to be acceptable. Overtime the situation has gotten worse.About 2 months after the purchase of the toner, I noticed that the first page would print at about the same quality I was used to but subsequent pages would show increasingly more residual black toner in vertical strips running the length of the page. It is so bad that if you print more than 3 pages, subsequent pages appear grayish and almost illegible.My original cartridge that came with the printer lasted nearly 2 years. I will have to replace this cartridge after only 3 months because the pages it prints are of such low quality. I'm sure there are high quality remanufactured cartridges available somewhere, but I would not risk the money on this particular product. Next time I will purchase an authentic cartridge which seems to be the better deal financially long-term.I'd be curious to know if some of the people who initially rated this product highly have changed their minds as time has passed.
I had to wait for this to ship from overseas. The computer will recognize the device, but as feared will not pickup keystrokes or mouse movements at all. It's now in the trash. It's worthless.
I ordered this thing along with my purchase of a Whistler Radar Detector, because it was advertised on Amazon as a smart companion purchase and I assumed that I needed to buy it separately. When the Radar Detector arrived, it included a power cord, so the Intelli-cord was not really necessary. Amazon needs to make it more clear what's included in the package with the primary product. Admittedly, it offers a quick on-off button that is not found on the standard power cord, but it's just not necessary.
You would think that an adapter from the manufacturer would always work, but this one only works in the telephoto range. At wide angles, the tube appears in the frame. Maybe it's only intended to be used with telephoto attachments, but it definitely falls short for filters.
If you buy one of these, don't lose the CD that comes with it. If you can navigate sony.com to the &quot;portable audio&quot; secion, you'll find that all they have is the upates and patches...no new software. After 30 minutes of searching, I found that the name of the software was OpenMG...a bit of Googling and I found a dozen newsgroup posts, and one that told me how to get it...you have to lie to OpenMg.com and say that you have an older version of the player. Net-net: Sony doesn't help customers who leave the well worn path.
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.
I really wanted to love this lens. I was my upgrade from my kit lens. I was stoked to get a f/2.8 zoom lens for such a great price compared to Canon's lineup of lenses. I read so many great lab reviews of how well this lens performs. I had the opposite experience. From the start the zoom didn't feel that great turning. The deal breaker was the sharpness and autofocus wasn't what I expected from a "top-tier" lens. THis is the best that Tamron makes and it was subpar in sharpness and focusing. I had more bad shots with this than my kit lens because of poor autofocus or just dull sharpness. I have the new Canon 18-55 IS kit lens and it shines above this lens any day. I had one flower I was trying to shoot with the Tamron and spot focusing and the lens would just not focus. It was so frustrating, just a standard flower shot and it kept searching for focus, even in manual it wasn't catching the sharpness. I returned this after a few weeks of trying to like it but just couldn't justify the money for the lack of quality. I bought the 18-55IS kit lens and Canon 50mm f/1.8 instead and am satisfied with those for now until I can get the Canon 17-55 IS f/2.8. I may have got a bad copy since I read so many great reviews on this lens, but it's not worth my hassle to keep trying for a good copy.
i bought the 2720 in january, never having owned a gps before. i didn't have much of a problem with it for the first couple of months but then it began to come apart at the seams rather quickly. the minor glitches are the following: recalculates for no reason (driving on the interstate with 50 miles to go, no turns, but, more importanly, in mid-route with turns coming up in seconds), if you type in the wrong letter of a street the systems shuts off and turns on again, forcing you to wait for it to set up and then you have to start the whole process once again, and the voice prompts for a turn comes very late, sometimes within 300 feet of a turn so if one is not paying attention you'll miss your turn (my friend has a tomtom which i borrowed and it called out the turns well in advance). these were the minor glitches, the big one is the power issue. the connection to the gps itself is flimsy and if you hit a bump in the road it slips out of its groove causing it to shut down or restart. this was nothing to the fact that the connection to the power source got worse and worse to the point that i had to get a car adapter from radio shack which helped the power stay on otherwise if i plugged it directly into my car it would only turn on half the time with no rhyme or reason to how i did it. even with the adapter the power would come on only if i got the chord just right and then if i did it would slip out the back. very frustrating for once its on its great but it was too off and on. i called garmin several times to ask about it but wait times were too long, 24 minutes, and e-mailing the tech department got only a computer generated reply and no personal feedback. garmin does make a good product (compared to other gps systems) and gps does make travelling much easier. the glitches i'm sure can be fixed but if i had to do it over again i would get a battery powered gps. one other note, if you travel in europe there are gps systems with both north america and european maps built in, garmin does not offer such a combo.
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!!!!
The technology of having a remote you can use any where in the room without having to point and the fact that you can hid away your equipment is beneficial but only if the product works. There is one radio frequency and if it picks up a frequency from some where else or it is too close to your equipment, it will change automatically - changing channels, deleting programs, deleting programs being recorded. If you really want a rf remote get a harmony and invest the extra money. Returning the product was that easy. They wanted to charge me a restocking fee for a defective item. This may change but it has been a hassle.
I had been using Fellowes WriteRight screen protectors for my iPAQ 3850, and I have gone back to using them after my experience with the Belkin protectors. I had switched to Belkin as they sounded like they might be gentler on my screen. However, I made several attempts to apply the Belkin protectors, but could not get them applied cleanly no matter how slowly and thoroughly I rubbed them on. Furthermore, they seemed just a shade narrower than the Fellowes protectors, which can lead to slight catches of the stylus as it passes over the far edges of the screen. They did come with a lint free cloth to clean the screen (something not provided by the Fellowes protectors), and that was nice, but that is really all they have to offer.
Like several other customers, I also cannot get the wireless connection to work. Same symptoms as other posts -- works fine for a few minutes, then the connection goes to Fair/Poor and disconnects regularly. Basically unusable. If I unplug the unit, let it sit for a bit, and plug it back in, connectivity goes to Good/Excellent for 5-10 minutes, then back to Fair/Poor/disconnected.I have not found any tech support phone number -- could someone post it here? What is their warranty and return policy? I feel like I've thrown my money away.If I'm able to get a replacement, I'll post a followup.
2 of these drives dead on arrival. Other reviewers are 100% correct--the reliability on these drives is close to nothing.Don't buy if you value your data.
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.
We bought this product so we could download items from Dish or Tivo and it can do neither
My son won this at school through a magazine sales promotion. We hooked it up that afternoon and verified that it worked. The next morning, the drive failed to spin. Audiovox won't respond to any request for help - at least, not without a store receipt. Fortunately, we didn't lose any money, but what good can come from giving a child something that does not work?
I bought this memory from amazon.com and installed in my Dell Dimension L series 866MHz PC. This computer has already a 128 MB DIMM PC133 SDRAM installed in it. After installation, my computer showed only 144MB RAM. But when I installed the new (256MB) RAM, the computer showed 16MB RAM and did not boot because of lack of memory. I talked with the PNY technical support and they suggested me to return the product to amazon.com and to buy a 256MB PC100 SDRAM. The other thing is that when I checked with Dell support, they told me to buy PC133 SDRAM and PNY is suggesting to buy PC100 SDRAM. I don't know what should I do now to solve this issue.
Bad fit. Snapped in half with first use. Only reason not one star was return worked well.
I hooked the speaker up as soon as I got it out of the box. Turned it on, thought wow that's rather impressive. Let me change it to one of the music channels. Then it stopped once I changed the channel. Called the customer service # on the transmitter, and sat on the phone for 15 to 20 minutes with an incompetent person who really didn't know anything about the product. On that note, I will be returning it to amazon.
It sounded great for the whole hour it worked. Spend the extra money and get something more reliable.
I loved this bag when I first got it, but as time wore on so did my bag. I have only had it a little over a year and I have already started to have the seams come undone on the straps
After purchasing my home stereo dual tray cd recorder, I started using these exact cd-r music cds. That was a big mistake! These cd's have a nasty habit of deteriorating rather quickly. If you are wondering what I mean by deteriorate, I mean that they lose there clear playback quality and in my opinion are, sad to say, worth nothing more than the landfill. I will say though that not all of the Memorex cds that I used deteriorated, but at least 10 to 20%, and that is completely unsatisfactory as far as I am concerned! I will not use Memorex products in the future!Unless you are willing to roll the dice and take a chance at whether or not your recordings will last, you're much better off purchasing Maxell, TDK or Sony cd-r music cds. Thanks.
Update of 10/8/12 - Please note that when I originally purchased this toner cartridge the company selling it was Great Toners. Now the company selling this toner is called Awesome Toners. This occurred after my review of their product. I do not know if this is the same company now using a different name, however this review has been written off of my original purchase order. I would think they are the same company.I purchased this item in February and installed it into my machine about 2 weeks later. The print quality was very poor. Streaks covered about 60% of the page. I attempted several times to clean the cartridge to resolve the issue. I was unable to correct the problem and purchased a new cartridge at another store.I contacted Great Toners by phone, via the number printed on the box the cartridge was delivered in.The phone rang through to an unidentified call center. I had to leave a message with the individual that answered the phone and they told me someone from Great Toner would call me back.When the person called me back they apologized for the inconvenience and told me they would send a new toner cartiridge along with a return label so I could return the non - functioning cartridge. I did not receive the return label or the replacement cartridge. Since I had to purchase a new cartridge elsewhere the critical need had passed.In addition when I filed a claim with Great Toners, they closed my claim without ever contacting me. The listed the claim as completed by "Solved a technical issue." The value of the toner cartridge is not great, and I shall not pursue the matter further, but the company closing my claim without contacting me is not good customer serviceAfter I updated my review they contacted me via email asking for additional information. They had a record of my request to return, but new sent out the RMA number. They told me I would get an email with the information in the next 24-36 hours. I replied and sent them the information they requested.3 days later I had not received the RMA and I requested it again.4 days later I had not received the RMA and I requested it a 4th time. I also updated this review again.
After reading the mostly favorable reviews of the Epson Stylus CX5400, It seemed like a slam-dunk purchase. The setup wasn't difficult and the CD walked you through installation. There is a printed manual for scanning and copying; the manual for printing is on the CD which is not noted anywhere. Took a few minutes for me to locate it on my desktop. In comparison to my HP Photosmart P1100 - for which I cannot find a repair service - the Epson CX5400 was slow. Printing in draft mode, which I usually use, was extremely light and difficult to read. Normal mode printing was slow and the print irregular and uneven. There was no need to go beyond that, I packed it up and arranged to return it to Amazon. I gave it two stars because I am basically a charitable person. Setup was fairly easy and it did print, however poorly.
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 picked up the Samsung DVD-P241 on 11-26-04(blackfriday sale)Got it home and set up was easy.I placed Harry Potter PoA and it started Buzzing (loudly)then it told me check disk so i got a new cd and got the same massage.Back it go's today !!!!!
How well this remote works probably depends largely on your A/V equipment. In my case, with my receiver this remote is worse than a $10 universal remote. My receiver cycles between inputs and the remote never knows what state it is/was in and therefore has no idea how many jumps to make through the input cycle to get to the correct setting.It also has yet to be able to change TV channels by using the number pad. This is probably just a quirk between my Sharp TV and the Harmony, but again, I've used several inexpensive universal remotes and none of them had any trouble controlling the TV.If you still decide to get one, I'd buy one locally so you can easily return it if you get the quirky functionality I'm getting.
The text on the back is misleading - this is not really about a girl solving her brother's murder. It starts with a family torn apart by the loss of a young boy, and one of the consequences is the neglect of his younger sisters. It's not until 150 pages in that one of the sisters then decides on who the murderer is, and that she will kill him. It's not until the family of meth heads enters the scene that you really care about anyone at all, and Tartt makes her descriptions so detailed that you can get a lot of the content just by skimming. It was interesting enough to read to the end, but the ending didn't really give me the satisfaction I had hoped for.
Difficult to setup and when you call support they will leave you on hold for 3 hours. After all that it doesn't really improve the signal that much.
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?
Bottom line -these things do bite the dust. It is a great price and good storage, and when my GRAID2 failed, the company said they would send me a new one right away. But I will not trust it solo anymore - now I am going to have to buy another drive to back up my backup. At these prices it's probably still a good investment, but I wanted to warn the potential buyers that my first drive failed me and I lost 55 hrs of video (and hours of blood/sweat and tears over my video project) overnight.
As a realtor, I was very excited about this camera for wide angle interior shots at a low price in a very compact package. Unfortunately, the picture quality is very dissapointing. The images are barely adequate for web posting and brochure printing. Pictures are very soft and seem out of focus. I'll keep using it until I can find a better alternative without dropping over a grand on a digital SLR with a wide angle lense. If anyone know of a better quality, compact wide angle - please let me know!
Neat idea, having a pen inside the stylus. Would have been even neater if at least one of the three had any ink.
The instructions are cryptic. The controls are tedious to use. The results are marginal at best. Definitely going to return this [weak item], and get a better brand.Remember, you get what you pay for.
I am sad to say this HDMI cable does not work correctly. I am unable to get sound out of it, just video. I tried hooking my laptop up to my TV with this cable and I only got a picture, no sound. When I tried with a different (more expensive and better made) cable, it worked perfectly.If this truly is a lifetime warranty I would like a replacement.
I've had it from Comcast and it was working quite well so I had no complaint.It dropped connections once in a while, but no biggy because I didn't know better.However, when I switched to motorola Surfboard, I was astonished by the difference.Connection never drops and download and upload speed TRIPLED!! 10/5Mbps to 29/10Mbps!!!So get something better rather than this one!
I bought these when I purchased my Asus VS248H-P 24-Inch Full-HD LED Monitor monitor as they were a recommended item to buy (thanks amazon)..unfortunately they did not work. I set up my laptop to my monitor and I got a terrible flickering and distortion. Okay, I thought, it's probably my new monitor. So I hooked up my laptop to my Vizio TV and lo and behold it said 'not supported'. I had ordered two cables and both gave me this issue. Thinking my computer may have fried I tried ANOTHER HDMI cable I had ordered through monoprice and ZING, it worked on both devices. I never condone buying expensive HDMI cables (gag Monster), but these are rubbish. They are super thin and flimsy. Save your money and go to monoprice.
Great design, terrible execution, and worse support. Mine is &lt;2 months old, and simply doesn't work. I have purchased many Logitech products over the years, and all I can say is...this isn't the Logitech I knew in the past.We've had multiple problems with this keyboard: It never fully charges and the mouse stalls out all the time causing delays in keyboarding. My personal favorite however is how the keyboard, often and arbitrariliy, decides to block huge sections of text, and won't release it. Escape doesn't function. You wait, and wait, and wait, and wait...and then some inexplicable miracle makes it let go.Customer support likely has been outsourced; they say they can't pull up your direct-from-Logitech purchase receipt. You have to e-mail it to them. Then you negotiate endlessly with techs who make promises that are never carried out. When you call to find out where the replacement is, they say they never promised it. When you ask them to listen to the recording of their tech promising the replacement, they won't listen.The delays and promises that never happened caused me to wonder if maybe they are in financial trouble. And guess what? Take a look at their stock price (and why): [...]Don't do it. Buy a product from a stable company, even if this has a great appaearance. It's like stale candy: Looks great, tastes terrible.
After reading all the included information about the Diamond Viper Video Card and even placing a call to ask about it. I thought it would make a great x-mas gift for my son. Unfortunately, we found out far too quickly after opening it for x-mas that it was not compatible with our computer. My son is bummed about this, but these things happen. I'm sure with a compatible computer it's a great card. Unfortunately, I'm back to the drawing board trying to find a card compatible with our system.
One naturally expects that the rechargable batteries and battery charger bundled as a "kit" for a Canon HF-DC1 flash unit are items compatible with the flash unit. However, this is entirely false. The batteries are not compatable with the flash unit. So, now I have 8 rechargable batteries and a battery charger that are of no use at all. WHAT A RIP OFF!!!!
have replaced somewhere around your third set of ink cartridges, then you notice a slight problem. Ink heads start skipping and no amount of cleaning routines or replacement of cartriges will allow it to print properly. It may even print nicely blank pages.AT THIS POINT DON'T BOTHER STICKING ANOTHER SET OF PRINT CARTRIDGES IN IT, COMPLETELY DISREGARD ANYTHING EPSON SUPPORT TELLS YOU, YOU'RE ONLY WASTING YOUR TIME AND MONEY. YOU HAVE A REALLY SIMPLE-TO-FIX PROBLEM AND IT IS USUALLY NOT PLUGGED UP PRINT HEADS.Most people at this point think the print heads have clogged because no ink will get through. What has happened is that this extremely expensive OEM EPSON INK you are being more and more forced to buy has dried up in the discharge tube that exits into the waste ink tray. You may even find that the tube leading out of the charging mechanisim has come off (Literally blown off because the pressure developed by the charging pump has nowhere to go and the tube pops off).You have two choices at this point. Send it back to Epson where they rip you by charging you for cleaning out the tube (You will need to have it done every two to three cartridge changes) or else figure how to clean it yourself (not a pleasant prospect as it means anything from figuring how to pull the silicone pump tube off so you can stuff a No. 22 gauge wire down the hard plastic discharge tube to clear it, to major disassembly to clean the ink discharge tray to clean out the inevitable Ink TOADSTOOL that forms therein.) You also will curse Epson and realize how much you are being relieved of money when you see the quantity of ink that ends up down there and then will realize why they are buying out and suing all the aftermarket manufacturers they can get their hands on as they are making out big time on the waste ink.I own an Epson C82 that I had to clean out despite always having used Genuine Epson Brand ink and now have to do the same thing to the CX5400 I stupidly bought just before the C82 clogged its discharge tube. Neither one has had anything but Genuine Epson Brand Ink used in it, gets light day-to-day use and gets turned off when not in use.NOTE: I would raise the star level by one. After 30 minutes with a piece of 18ga enamelled copper wire, a length of silicone model airplane fuel tube, some rubbing alcohol, some Citrus Clean and a marginally ink stained left hand, I found the following.1)The discharge tube was clogged as I suspected.2)The other end of the tube fortunately had not blown off the charging mechanism.3)You can actually get your hand inside this printer to remove the silicone tube from the hard plastic discharge tube. You have to pinch the little hose clamp to get it off.4)Use an eyedropper and the fuel tube to attempt to get some rubbing alcohol into the plastic discharge tube. Kind of suck it back and forth to get just enough in to work with.5)Feed the copper wire in until it hits the blockage. Work back and forth. There will be several places where you have hard deposits. Think solid ink angioplasty. Somewhere along the line you will have fed enough to figure its puncturing something in the bowels of the machine. Pull it out at this point.6)Slip the silicone fuel tube over the discharge tube and see if you can blow through it. If you can, the larger lumps have been reamed, now feed a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Citrus Clean through so everything is well saturated. Let sit for a little bit and then suck it back and forth so you get a good bit of black goop showing down inside the lower end of the aircraft tubing.7)Put the silicone pump tube back on and reposition the hose clampy thing.8)Run print head cleaning three times and the thing should be hitting on all nozzels.9)Repeat about every other ink cartridge change (I'm guessing on that). Several people have recommended putting an eyedropper full of Windex through the ink recharge assembly whenever you replace a cartridge. I'll stick with the Citrus Clean, it cannot do anymore damage than the GENUINE EPSON INK has already done.I'm still annoyed with Epson, but it has been a lot easier to repair the CX5400 than it was to disassemble the C82. I still have a really large ink blot in my rug from that experience.
Just tried installing this card and It didn't work for me. I loaded the software in my new Dell XPS computer, shut it off as required, and then turned it back on. The software didn't install properly, and it didn't recognize any devices plugged into it. I called Belkin support and I was connected to help right away. I was able to reinstall the software (with their help) so the Belkin internal card was recognized properly.The card then recognized the mouse, and my my keyboard, but I couldn't type properly on the keyboard. There was a long delay between pressing the key and when it showed up on the screen, and otherwise was quite buggy. It's a Dell enhanced keyboard that has a few lights on it, and a volume control, but I don't think that it should have presented a challenge for the card. So, out it came, and I'll return it for a powered external hub.
This enclosure works fine, it is very sturdy and solidly built, you could stand on it and would still work fine. I only use this for IDE HDDs, I haven't used it for any 3.5" drives.It is very noisy and bulky. If you only want a HDD enclosure, DON'T GET THIS. It is lacking in any kind of extra feature and would be unpleasant to use all day as a dedicated backup solution.If you are looking for an enclosure to use as a backup solotion, or maybe just some extra storage space for your computer, get something else. This is too loud to leave on for more than 30 minutes. It has no drive access lights, only supports USB - no firewire or anything faster, and is too bulky for just a HDD.If you need a cheap disk drive enclosure this would be an ok choice, as it would only need to be on while a disc is inside it, and the sheer size of it would be justified.HDD installation is really easy. there are about 16-20 optional screws in case you have a hard drive insecurity phobia. For normal use, you really only need two screws to hold the HDD into the enclosure. and maybe a few here and there to hold the actual enclosure together.Overall, this enclosure is not that good. It functions reliably, but that's only a small part of the appeal of one of these things. Most people want a small, quiet enclosure that sits on their desk, blending in to the set up.Only get this if you need a cheap Disc drive enclosure and can only use USB. Most modern Computers have faster firewire ports or networking options.This is truly a barebones, no frills, Git Er Done solution for the cheapskate nerd.
Yeah, this thing looks decent enough, and it's convenient too, but I found the user interface to be sorely lacking. It was insane how difficult it was to simply add my MP3s to the Archos.Add to this the fact that the Ok button on mine stopped working after less than two weeks, and the fact that I had some fairly bad pixel dimming in less than a month, and you have yourself a craptastic piece of electronics.It's not like I'm rough on my gadgets either. Heck, I've got a 5G iPod that's still in pristine condition, even though those things were known to scratch up like mad before they switched to the aluminum case.
I recieved the camera and it didn't work, No power to the camera. So I had to ship it back and they say up to 2 weeks to get a new one which sucks because it was my sons christmas gift and now he's not going to get his main gift. Cheep product and way to much hassel , Next time I will go to a local store for stuff like this.
After wading through 500-plus pages of poor imitation Proust, I was sorely disappointed with the unsatisfying denouement. Tartt seems conflicted; is she a commercial writer or an artiste? Is she literary or entertainment-oriented. With this, she's neither. It simply does not add up to a cohesive whole, and it asks a lot of any reader to make excuses for her not-so-little shortcomings. The Little Friend has little to offer to any kind of reader. The commercial aspect is a ..., and the literary aspect is forced, tries too had to be "great." I wouldn't wish this on the most patient librarian!
Thought I was buying an HP cartridge. Got refills - sent it back.
This cable is great for about 5 months. After that the cable started to short out at the ends with sound only coming in for the left side. I would buy a beefier cable if you plan on using it daily like I did.
I wish I had read the reviews on Amazon before I spent countless hours with the Linksys idiots. I'm convinced they are, in fact the reason manditory birth control should be implemented immediately.The most pathetic, rude and unhelpful bunch on earth. You'd have more fun brushing your teeth with a blowtorch or trimming your nails with a chainsaw than trying to get accurate quality support from these loosers.The steps and proceedures outlined on Amazon are in fact - accurate & correct.
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
I was looking for my first webcam and came upon this camera in a store. The front of the package clearly states that it is USB 2.0. A little checking around revealed that this was really not the case, the representative on Logitech's web forum said that it was USB 1.1 but would work on a USB 2 port and that was the reason it was marked as USB 2. Calls to Logitech's customer service and tech support had totally different results, I was assured by both that this was indeed a USB 2 camera.I finally got down to the bottom of it with further checking with the USB standards organization, USB-IF. The logo on the package indicates that it is a USB 1.1 device, but Logitech has added "USB 2.0" underneath the logo. While one could easily dismiss this as a typographical error, the information that was relayed to me by Logitech on the phone would seem to indicate that there is an intent to deceive and confuse the consumer into believing that this product is a Hi-Speed USB camera when it is not.
I'm not fond of these headphones. The sound is pretty good, but they annoy me. First, the cord is way too long and it ALWAYS gets super tangled up more than any other headphone cord I've seen. I hate how the cord for the right headphone is attached at the left headphone, instead of them both coming from the main cord. It's really dumb and really annoying because you have this long, stupid looping cord just hanging out around your neck/chest that just dangles there and is really annoying when you run. The ear stems are a little funky as well. They are just hard to keep on, especially when I'm running. I definitely won't be getting another pair of these.
When I plug this cable into my Zen Vision: M 60GB, it locks it up; forcing me to reset the player. Then, for whatever reason, after I reset it and wait for it to Rebuild, it charges it just fine. You get what you pay for and I highly recommend not being dumb like I was. Just go pick up another Sync Adapter from Creative if you really need a second charger or sync cable.
Unlike other reviews I will not call this item a P.O.S. I will, however, state that unless you have a moderate level mechanical aptitude I would suggest you try another wall mounted stand. The wall mounting was self-explanatory and the shelves are quite stable. The problem lies in that the shelves themselves do not have adequate spacing for "all" makes of equipment. I had to remove one set of arms from the mounting bracket with a cutting wheel (kudos on your weld jobs)and re-weld them lower on the mounting bracket to allow enough space for my receiver, DVD, and cable box. Don't buy unless you can cut, weld, and swear.
The earphone buds are too large and consequently cause pain after about 15 minutes, even when using the smaller fitting ring. The twist-to-fit is okayish, though it causes pain after a while, as the length of the twist-to-fit portion is fixed and may not match with your ear.NOT recommended unless you have really large ears. May sound stupid, but that's the way it is.Sound quality is good. But you dont care about sound quality if your ears hurt.
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.
It's just an awful camera that is packaged to sell, but takes poor photos and is difficult to use. The LCD screen on the back is tiny and grainy. The pictures are dark and blurry. The lens on the front is not covered and so can be scratched. Spend a little more and get a camera that you will actually want to use.
I was disappointed to learn that the auto focus on this lens won't work with my Nikon D60. This info was not listed in the product overview, and I only learned this by reading the details in the manual after I bought the lens.
Within 18 months, the backlight failed - power button blue, screen black. It was sent off to be replaced under Fry's extended warrantee - just the part was replaced, not the monitor. I've seen this occurrence on other reviews of similar HP models. Interestingly, nothing wrong with the power button itself... yet.Edit: Now, approximately 21 months from the backlight replacement, it failed again. Out of the extended warrantee, it's going to electronic waste disposal.
I bought this to replace an earlier Olympus recorder which had worked fairly well. This unit is more difficult to work the controls, and has awful voice playback. The sound is not clear or crisp and it is difficult to understand. Tried various distances from my lips, different volume settings. All options very poor. Save your money.
Believe all the reviews regarding bad software. I didn't and am now returning as the software crashes continually and renders the hardware useless (Windows XP Home, 512MB Ram). If you like to monkey around with software workarounds and waste a lot of time then the Sony NetMD format is probably OK. But I am going to buy a flash memory MP3 player.
The wire is fine, pretty heavy gauge. But the clips used are pin clips that with newer equipment are very hard to use. I cut the pin clips off and replaced with banana clips(which match up with most newer, mid to upper end equipment). You would be better off going to a good audio store and getting monster cable in bulk and putting on the banana clips yourself than using this setup. I did use the component plugs, they were fine.
At first, this product was working great. It sounded very clear and did not get stuck in our Jeep's cassette player. But about 3 months into our purchase, when we used this product, the sound was just awful. We thought our speakers were blown because the sound quality was terrible. Then we realized it was not the speakers, it was only when we used this product.So it lasted for about 3 months, after that it sucked.
This item worked well for a couple of weeks before the AUDIO OUT receptacle stopped producing a signal. The radio still received power, and the radio received a signal from the antenna, and the audio cable worked when tested with other devices. I returned the cradle to Audiovox since the source of the problem is apparently the AUDIO OUT receptacle on that component. I quickly received a cradle back from Audiovox (probably the same unit that I sent to them, but I didn't note the serial number). Once again, the radio received power and a good signal, but no AUDIO OUT signal was produced from the cradle. I sent the entire kit back to Audiovox and after waiting for a couple of weeks, I called to ask about the status. Right off the bat, I received a lecture that they wouldn't continue to send me new components since their testing showed that the item worked. I was told that my radio could be the problem and that any future returns should include my radio in order to fully test the problem. The person I spoke with couldn't A) confirm that their testing included the AUDIO OUT receptacle, and B) explain how it is that my potentially flawed radio works fine when using other cradles. I was holding off on reviewing this product until I received this second replacement, thinking that I will ultimately receive a unit that I'm happy with. After this recent customer service experience, I wish I hadn't made this purchase.
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 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
Dataplay is coming out in full force in FEB '02 making the hipzip obsolete. Dataplay discs will offer 500mb of memory and will be good for data, video, music, games and more. A word to the wise consumer, don't waste your money on these paltry 40 MB players.
Does not fit the keyboard flush. You will not be able to properly close your macbook. If you order from hightek toys it will take about a month to get to you. Just so you all know.
We have had our HP printer for years and don't make many copies. The kids use it for homework and we use it occationally. We had a Xerox cartridge earlier so I thought I'd try one again. At first it worked great but after a month and probably 200 copies we started getting a gray vertical streak just to the left of center. The cartridge was suppose to be new but was probably refurbished - I'm very disappointed.
I bought one based on ZDnet reviews touting this unit's video clarity. While it did have very good video quality and sound, when I played the second brand new DVD in it I heard an intermittent chattering sound. I decided to let the movie play, but after 40 minutes the movie started skipping and breaking up. When I removed the DVD, I found it scratched beyond use. I returned the unit and got another brand. This unit could have just been an isolated lemon, but "once bitten, twice shy".
Bought unit in July went up in a BIG cloud of smoke the end of November maybe used unit 3 or 4 times. I figured I would just send it to Xantrex under warranty, when I spoke to customer service I was advised it was out of warranty (3 mo. that says alot about the product right there)I asked him if there was anything he could do since it was only a month out and it was only used several times he suggested that I take the unit apart to see what was wrong and try to repair it myself! I did not tell him that I am an Electronic Technician this struck me VERY odd knowing how dangerous to someone without an electronic background this would be causing serious injury. This could have opened Xantrex to a SERIOUS LAWSUIT!!!!
This is my 3rd printer in about 15 years. All have been HP.The first two worked perfectly, never had any problems. Only reason for upgrade was new features (copy, scan, fax).This one worked great for many months.Then, I got horizontal lines in my color prints. Eventually HP sent a new machine and printheads and problem resolved.A few months later, same problem. Now that it's over a year old, no help from HP.The reviews are pretty much on target for quality, performance, and customer support. ALL POOR.Bummer, I had really enjoyed HP products.
Not only do these have terrible sound quality (and I am hardly an audiophile) the fit on these is suspect to say the least. Less than 10 minutes out of the box and they're being returned.When I first fit them in my ears, I was less than pleased but with some effort, did find a way to rest them that the headphones didn't feel as if they were about to fall out of my ear. Basically, the "posts" that are supposed to wrap around your ear extend way up above my ears (I don't think I have small ears) and feel as if they are just going to slip out of the canal no matter which of the three sizes of earbuds I used.When I finally got them settled though, I plugged them into my Ipod and played some music. I tried three very different types of music (Jimi Hendrix, Luna and Eminem). All of them came out sounding tinny with no umph and certainly no subtelty. The production on the Jimi and Luna songs was lost and the Eminem track was a mess of distortion. I even set the EQ on a variety of settings for each song. Still the sound was overall tinny and any low-end in any of the songs was distoreted and crackly (even Luna which is just a sweet pop band with hardly any low-end at all).These headphones, as far as I am concerned, are crap, and not worth the time or money. I'm sending them back today and going to a real store to try some on and find a pair that makes the music actually sound like music and not like it's coming through an airplane armrest.Look elsewhere, these are not what you want.
Being a long-term TiVo user (including 2 D* HD TiVos) I kept my expectations low and I actually figured I could adjust to this DVR, given some positive aspects. I don't think the interface is as good as TiVo's, but it is adequate.I've had it two months, and things keep getting worse. Sometimes recordings don't record, for no reason. About 3 weeks ago our HD locals started dropping out for a few days at a time. The first technician sent out was incapable of debugging this problem. We learned later that the satellite dish wasn't set up right to begin with and it took numerous calls, emails, and two tech visits before they did a simple 2-minute alignment to get us signals in the 90's on the HD locals, which got rid of the pixelation and frequent non-availability.Another BIG problem is the reliability of the unit. Lots of lockups requiring unplugging or a red-button restart, both of which take perhaps 8-10 minutes to recover from.1-800 Tech Support has been poor. If you can get through to a "specialist", they aren't bad. But the advice just seems to be "do a full reset" (i.e., a total reset including removing all of your series links & existing recordings). When we tell D* that this is unsat, they offer a replacement REFURBISHED unit! With no additional warranty - that is, I've already had my unit two months, so they would only give me one month on a refurbished unit. Who's to say that the replacement unit abused by someone else is any better than what I already have?If you luck out and get a dependable unit, it's really not that bad. But the poor quality and customer support warrant only one star - maybe less, but I can't do less than 1 star.*** Update June 16, 2007 *** Thankfully, this DVR is functioning much better now. I've only had to reset it once in the last month. While I prefer the TiVo interface, this has some different capabilities - when it works properly, I can live with it just fine. It's a bit ironic that the problems seemed to stop as soon as I started to pay $6 a month for the service plan. :-) If I were to rate it now, I might give it 3 stars.*** Update Nov 27, 2008 *** With time, software updates with new features have made this a much better & more dependable unit. I STILL miss some of TiVo's features but I'm happy enough as long as I don't need to contact DIRECTV for any help. Most interactions, whether via email or phone, are quite frustrating. I'd give it a solid 3 stars now.*** Update April 2010 *** A few weeks ago, my ENTIRE series manager was deleted, right after a software upgrade. UGH.
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 put the code online and console indicates invalid code, talk to Microsoft and say they need physical code card to help and that if she, the codenot working
...I purchased this mouse after reading the many positive reviews. But its performance is very disappointing. It won't move the cursor to where I want it to be and it's very frastrating sometimes. It is lot worse than my old microsoft wheelmouse. This is my second bad experience with optical mouse. The extra functions with this mouse like navigating are nice, but I seldom use them since a lot of browsers now provide mouse gestures that are more convinient than using the mouse.
pro - good pricecons - bad image quality and very hard to rotate this filter.
Epson should be ashamed of this product. I hope they are. It boarders on false advertising. Their website and specs state that the ink cartridges will last approx. 245 pages for the standard black cartridge and approximately 350 for the color cartridges. I have spent over $400 in cartridges over the last 8 mos. The cartridges will last for only approx. 20 standard pages (non-photo) at the most before they run out. If one cartridge is out...sorry, no printing at all, even in black, until it is replaced by an EPSON brand cartridge. This one is going in the garbage.
I bought this cable to use with my new Roku and after hours of trouble shooting with them we discovered that it was the cable that was faulty. I replaced the cable and everything works perfectly.
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.
I was tired of having my students sharpen with the little handhelp sharpeners, so I spent my own money to buy this for my classroom. What a waste. It half-worked for about 2 months, then it simply stopped sharpening pencils altogether. The motor runs fine, but it seems like I can't push the pencil in far enough to have it sharpen. I have cleaned it many times trying to discover if there's something stuck inside, but no. It's free of obstructions. It just doesn't work.So...we're back to the little handheld sharpeners, except I'm poorer.Teachers, save your money.
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 was going to buy one of these cases for my new Palm Vx. It looked great and I figured if it was made by Palm that it would be a good buy to keep my new toy...I mean tool...safe. Fortunately, I saw one in a store before I ordered one. As some of the other reviews have said, it's made out of cheap plastic with a thin sheet of metal on the front for decoration. The hingers are fragile and the spring-loading is weak. I don't think it's worth the cost and I've seen them as low as $25.If you're buying a hardcase, I'm assuming you want some protection for your Palm. This won't give it to you. If you just want something that looks good to cover-up, there are lots of nice leather ones out there.As for me, I decided to spend the extra money on a Rhinoskin molded aluminum case. I'll let you know how that goes. So far, so good...check them out.
I've been using this item 3 weeks ago and i didn't notice any diference with my lags on games like xbox 360 or ps3, maybe if you use this item for VOIP it could be work, but if you try to use this for games DON'T BUY IT don't waste your money.
I couldn't find one cd that would not skip in this thing, and it wasn't even in the shower, it was on the steady toliet next to the shower. It was so tempermental. One day one song would skip, the next every other song would skip, and that was using the same cd!! Yes, the sound was horrible, but I could deal with that if I could just listen to a song on the way through!
I've spent three months now working with the various earpieces, trying to find ones that fit my ear and stayed there. I've been unsuccessful. Basically, I can only use these earphones when sitting still. Forget about wearing them to the gym -- they fall right out no matter what I do. They also don't seem to point directly into my ear canal (and yes, I have them pointed in the right direction, with the cords going behind my head). I regret this purchase.
Well I have had 5 LaCie Drives (2 One TB, 2 500 GB and a 320 GB) They work great. I mean they look and run cool. In the past two years Both of my TBs went down as could not be reconized any more and one of my 500 GB did the same thing. I will never by a LaCie Product again. Sure there fairly Cheap, great looking and working drives...The Fact is they don't last. They die out of no where. I am very disapointed with them and feel I have been cheated. So I do NOT recomend this Product and I do NOT recoment LaCie. I called them to see if they could help me...for what they said...Pretty much send it to us and we might fix it...if you pay...Some warrenty they have. Horible Horible Horible...Never Again.
I have two problems with this tool:1. When I have the selector on "Amps" the last digit is supposed to be a decimal. So where is the dot then?! E.g. the display shows 37 instead of 3.7 (you wouldn't want to have 37A running through your circuits at home, trust me). Perhaps I just have a bad one, but I doubt it because LCD segments don't normally burn like LED segments.2. The display is updated too often jumping from one value to the other all the time. It's really annoying. The refresh rate should be longer, e.g. every 2-4 seconds. This is a design flaw done by people who probably did not understand well what AC is.I was going to buy a Reliance transfer switch for my generator but in view of the poor quality of their tools I'll buy another brand.
It was already painful within the first few chapters, but I trudged on giving it the benefit of a doubt.. Boy was I wrong. I just finished it last night and I feel completely cheated and lied to. This book is long, pretentious and immensely unsatisfying. All the characters are unbelievable and unbelievably uninteresting. Harriet especially is overbearing and tiring.. I could go on but as you can see, over 400 other people already have. 'The Little Friend?' ...More like 'How Not to Write.'
Our Philips 642/37 Region Free stopped working, BAM, right in the middle of a taut mystery! With a multitude of suspects, several intriguing story arcs, and us on the edge of our seats. Without warning,the DVD player stops working. We franticallly tried to revive it, pressed all buttons. But it was dead. (Prime suspect: Philips!) The DVD was stuck in the player, no way out. Thanks to someone else's review, the next morning we got out a screw driver, removed the entire top of the player. At least that was easy. But now we have to look for another DVD player, and we considered this Philips 642/37 as our "new" one.
9 db with little results, maybe in "lab conditions" this works great but in a real world test it did little if anything to increase range/quality of signal...
I guess you get what you pay for, though a hundred bucks for a product that doesn't work right after a few months doesn't seem cheap. I bought this as a Christmas gift last November (2007). It worked OK for a couple of months, though the picture quality was never that great. Then we had to start hitting the 'reset' button to correct a distorted screen (a wavy screen, not just aspect distortion). Eventually the distortion led to half the screen missing, and the other half distorted, and the reset button no longer fixes the problem. It's over 90 days since purchase, so the store won't take it back, so I'm left with a piece of junk.
It didn't work for me. I have the best driving controller ever made and wanted to use it with my new computer which does not have a joystick port, and the game would not recognize that it was attached with this device. Disappointed more because I trusted it with the Belkin name on it.
I've bought two LaCie's over the past two years. In both instances after about a year or so it will only show up on my desktop intermittently, then completely stop showing up. Data recovery from one of these things costs between $600 - $2500 (I spent $1000), not to mention the cost of replacing it with another drive. Do not buy this brand.
does not give off much light.I need a light a bit more luminous .So basically I would not recommend this sorry.
My USB cable for my kindle has literally self-destructed. It is falling apart in little tiny pieces-leaving the cable that it insulates and protects exposed. I am receiving a credit to my accout to order a replacement courtesy of Amazon. I spoke with the representative when I called to complain. He was "unaware" of any problems with this cable.....After reading the opinions shared here, I KNOW that there is a problem and hopefully it has been addressed. Ordering a new cable apparently takes 5-7 weeks? How lovely....I use my Kindle daily, how do I charge it in the meantime. Guess I will have to be creative !
Buy the metra kit. this one doesnt have anything to hold your head unit to the kit except a small flimsy bracket. It just clips in the dash hole.
Sounds great when you listen to the radio, cassette, or CD player, but sounds AWFUL when you play a vinyl record. For a product that is marketed as a great way to transfer all of your old LP's to CD, we were very disappointed in the inferior quality of the turntable. Recording was easy, perfect for someone not computer-savvy like my husband. Turned out to be a BIG disappointment on Christmas morning. Especially for $400! A kid's toy sounds better. We had to send it back.
I had high hopes for this lens, with its constant f/2.8 aperture and decent review, but from the first time I attached it to my Sony Alpha A33 it has been nothing but problems. The lens itself functions fine when it can keep a connection with the camera. All it takes is one twist of the wrist to zoom in or out and that connectivity is lost. At that point I've already lost the shot in order to fumble around with reseating the lens. After testing the Tamrom 70-200 f/2.8 lens I ordered at the same time I discovered it had the exact some problem. I've used Tamron lenses with Nikon cameras before and never had issues like this. I don't know if this is simply a condition that exists between the new translucent mirror cameras and Tamron lenses or if this is a characteristic of how far the quality of Tamron lenses has fallen over the years. The only time the lenses tend to work flawlessly is when they're connected via a teleconvertor, which defeats the entire purpose of buying 2.8 lenses is the first place. Unfortunately I bought this right before I left on a deployment to Afghanistan and I there is no way return these and upgrade to something name brand and guaranteed.
This was a very disappointing purchase. The item was never received and I had no contact number for the company. This was a complete waste of my money.
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.
I received this flash drive in May of 2011 and two months later, it doesn't work. I last used it a few days ago and it worked just fine and now, when I plug it into my computer, it tells me it's an unknown device and I have no way of restoring it or fixing it. Plain and simple: this flash drive is a piece of crap. Don't get it.
I connected the device to the network and set it up as requested. It looked great and all was promising. Attached my 500 gig usb drive (ntfs) and the device when unpingable on the network after reading the drive (drive light blinked 5 times). Figured it was NTFS so I formatted it as fat32 (with swissknife). Device when unpingable. Formatted a 10 gig partition with fat32 (winxp) but still the device went unpingable.Attached a 4 gig thumb drive and it actually shared it out. Copied 3 files - took forever but it worked. Copied 10 files - now a dir of the network directory takes 8 minutes. Copied 5 more files and the device went unpingable.Absolute garbage. and I am a computer guy for a living so I did EVERYTHING I could to make this work.
I bought this camera four years ago and it broke twice already. Definitely not a sturdy one.
I made sure my kindle screen was absolutely clean before removing screen protector from film protecting the protector, well dust just flew to screen protector after removing film, it was like a magnet, needless to say it did not apply well no matter how much I did the Scotch tape thing. Looked like my kindle had chicken pox!!!
Used it once and it worked fine. The 2nd time it only worked properly when the button was pushed 1/2 way down, but would not fire the shutter when fully depressed. Do not buy this piece of junk!
This battery works so well that it will cure aids, solve world hunger and bring to pass lasting world peace!Actually, it's just a battery.
The features and sound were good on this player. Unfortunately, it did not last very long for me. After one year it would just say "No Disc" whenever I tried to play any CD. I only used this product occasionally and took very good care of it. I expected it to last longer than just a year.
I purchased this thinking it would circumvent running Cat5 to a room in my home. From what I can tell that is not the case...it's only good for keeping from having to run low voltage power to a remote location such as for a surveillance camera. Well shame on me for not doing the proper research. I had never messed with PoE before so I just assumed what it was good for.
I just bought this camera and played for it all day trying to get the pictures to come out right. Nothing helped, the pictures look like [bad]. Anothing thing that [is wrong] with this camera is that it uses a serial cable to connect to your computer. What does this mean to non-techie people? You have to power your computer down, then connect the camera, and then power your computer up each time you want to download the pictures. There's a reason nobody uses serial ports anymore, it's 5 year old technology. Don't get a camera unless it has USB connection and I would strongly advise you not to waste your money on this camera.
Like a previous reviewer, I got my unit in Dec. 2010. The first one would not work at all - an obvious power or motor problem. I contacted Sony, and was shipped another new unit which arrived two weeks later. It worked well for me and I treated it with great care. After perhaps 150 hours total use, this week it just quit working. It acts like it is getting no power, and from what I've read, this is typical that the motor dies. It wasn't that expensive but I expected better from Sony. I won't buy anything with their name on it in the future.
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".
I don't normally write such negative reviews of electronics, because I understand sometimes you can just get a lemon. Sometimes, someone at the plant has a bad day and puts together a bad machine. Stuff happens. Nobody's perfect. BUT this machine is nothing but a SCAM, a PURPOSEFUL RIP-OFF sure to sour anyone interested in creating their own DVD library.Save your money up for something better--Amazon's got LOTS of better machines for $[...] to $[...] more. You know the old saying "don't buy the cheapest tool and don't buy the most expensive one either"? (Okay, so maybe it was just MY Dad that said that). Well, this piece of junk is a perfect example. Sorry to say so! I'm ready to put mine in the trash.
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 weeks 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?
I bought this camera to replace an aging Canon Powershot A10, mostly for snapshots of friends and activities. After using it for a few weeks, I had to return it.On the positive side, it boots up quickly if you disable the power-up animation. It's light and can be used with one hand. The zoom and the controls work smoothly, and battery life is long using only two AA batteries. The macro mode seems to focus well. Write times to the memory card are average. Outdoor photos are sharp and have good contrast.On the negative side, it's SLOW. Everything about this camera is slow. Focusing is slow and not very good, especially indoors (restaurant level lighting, for example). The flash recharge is slow, but what's worse, the display shuts off when it's recharging so you can't review the picture. There are too many layers to the menu, and simple functions like cycling through the flash types require more than one button (bring up flash menu, select flash type using up/down buttons, and hit OK).For a camera aimed at the point-and-shoot user, there's too much waiting. Missing a shot is worse than getting a bad shot, and that's what I found myself doing with this camera. I've used Canon and Olympus models in this price range, and they are both better alternatives.
This was a good starter card for watching television through my computer. It worked well with Windows 98, but if you were thinking of using it with any operating system released this century, you'd find yourself out of luck. Initially, with 98, I thought very highly of the TV Wonder. However, upon upgrading to Windows 2000, I had to download extra drivers from ATI which ended up locking up the computer after watching TV for more than a few minutes. After that, I thought XP would handle it a little better. Unfortunately, it was worse. I couldn't find any software support from ATI that would co-exist with Windows XP, and have yet to.In retrospect, I probably should have gone with the TV Wonder VE which is compatible with Windows XP after downloading an updated driver from ATI's site.
I was so excited to give this to my husband for Father's Day and he loved it. However, after only one day, the keychain part of it broke (the part that hooks). If that weren't bad enough, just a few short days later, you can't even turn it on anymore. It's been charged but still will not turn on. My husband has not dropped it or banged it around. He's only used it to drive back and forth to work on his car keychain (after rigging something up to make it stay on his keychain when that broke). Turned out to be a complete dud. Horrible, horrible quality. I'm in the process of trying to exchange or get money back from Amazon .... very disappointing.
I have wanted to smash this with a hammer many times. I've done many of the fixes from various websites and had some lessening of frustration, but what remains is still great. Hang & crash ALL THE TIME! 2 or 3 times per day!
I'm on my third router. And after a year the range seems to have dropped and i need to switch on and off several tomes a day.Garbage, support is terrible.Avoid
I've never owned a product that proved to be a complete "lemon" in such a short period of time as the CyberHome CH-DVD 300S Progressive-Scan DVD Player. I purchased this item about 7 months ago at a Radio Shack store. Within this period of time, it has only been used about twice a week, on the average. About a month ago, it started to malfunction and then stopped working altogether. One of my DVD's is jammed inside of it and, most likely, I'll never see it again. I chose this model because of its very reasonable price. Believe me, I made no savings by purchasing this product. Chalk it up to experience--TAKE MY ADVICE --- put out a little more money and get a higher quality product!!!!
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
I got this to light up the top part of my keyboard during my night online gaming sessions. Sometimes you just need to see and make sure you press the right key. The light is too weak, and the body doesn't always hold the shape you want it in. Because it is cheap, I ordered two of them... The first one already broke from the base and the second one is still in the package unopened as I found it useless.
I bought this after havinf the Belkin Tunecast II and have to say that i cannot see any improvement. The signal is TOO WEAK....TOOOOOOO WEAK.
Bought this in Nov 2006. No hitches w/Amazon delivery. Picture, sound and setup great. Skip to Feb 2008... Power supply died. Very disappointed that a problem arose in such a short period of time. I did not get an extended warranty so I'm getting the part myself and installing it for $150. Repairman wanted $440 with me taking the TV to their shop.I'm completely disillusioned and expect for other boards in the unit to continue to fail. Remember when TVs lasted for YEARS?
Less than a year ago I bought 8 units for public programing and teach people how to use a GPS.I have used them twice and on the second program one of them froze while walking on the park. I tried to turn it off but nothing happened. I removed the battery, turn in back on... nothing.I tried with brand new batteries, the same result. The GPS unit seem to be dead.I tried to contact Magellan 3 times through their webiste and all the messages bonce back saying that there is a delivery problem with their email.After 45 minutes waiting on the phone through costumer service they told me that I had to send it back and they will replace it. It is going to be hard to teach people how to use GPS with different units. I was told that they would replace the unit for free. Now I will have missmatching units and afraid that the other 7 will freeze at some point when they are needed for a public program.This units seem to be ok but the quality is really poor so I would buy something more reliable that the explorist GPS.
I've had the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 for about a year now and have been really disappointed with it.Within three months of purchasing the mouse it started having an issue with the right button not always responding unless it was pressed rather hard. This of course just adds extra and unnecessary ware to the device. Not to mention from day one it sounded as if there were something loose on the inside of the mouse itself. I did immediately contact the store at which I purchased the device as well as Microsoft and both more or less told me I was SOL.I've also began to notice a significant difference in its performance these last few months as the cursor becomes very jumpy. The only way to avoid this is to have the receiver plugged in right next to the mouse itself, otherwise the response time is slowed and it becomes very difficult to use. In the beginning I could use the mouse on the right side of my laptop with the receiver plugged into the left and it worked great. Now I have to keep the receiver plugged in on the same side to avoid the issues above, which puts it very much in the way of using the mouse. I even attempted to purchase a USB hub, but again, unless I keep the receiver within a couple of inches of the mouse, it has problems that make it beyond annoying to use.In my opinion its a good value for the money ONLY if you're looking for something to use on a temporary basis. Otherwise, I would suggest spending a bit more for something that will last longer as this in my opinion is not worth it.
These particular NP-QM91 "Equalivalent" batteries are NOT EQUAL to the originals. These knock-offs did not fit my cameras that use the NP-QM91.
I recently purchased this sub tube and it blew out the same day, about 1 hour of play time. My 6" Polk book shelf speaker has performed better for 4 months prior to putting this on my system.
This palm pilot [is odd] for the following reasons.1. It broke. (batteries were dying when I played w/it- and they were new)2. Its slow as a pine tree. (It moves, but it takes hours. AND YES THE BATTERIES WERE BRAND NEW!)3. I don't own it.4. My friend has one and this is how I know all this.
I had a lot of difficulty in getting the VHS tape to fit into the cassette holder. The unit felt cheap (and I guess the old adage that you get what you pay for is true).
I purchased this for the sole purpose of connecting my X-box. The setup was a breeze, but the connection is not strong enough for x-box live game play.
Do not buy this for your Mac OSX computer.I needed to sync my old Palm V with my new MacBook Pro, and I had a choice between this IOGear serial-to-USB converter or a Keyspan device which was $5 more. I bought this first, and after hours on the phone and online with combinations of IOGear, Palm, and finally in-peson with Apple people, I determined that the driver was just not working with MAC OSX.After returning this device and purchasing a Keyspan one, I am happily using my Keyspan USA19HS.
I had purchased three of these splitters for my home and immediately installed two of them, thinking that they were upgrades from my old 1-1000 megahertz splitters. After a few hours, I noticed a distortion in my digital TV so I removed one of the splitters and went back to my original splitters, which solved the problem immediately. I thought that I made have picked up a bad splitter and left the other splittler in place.A week later, I noticed that digital TV (and internet this time) was not working again so I replaced the remaining zenith splitter with an old splitter and guess what? Everything started to work again. The Zenith digital splitters are very poor quality.DO NOT BUY.
I purchased the ear buds after reading all the reviews, and thought for the price, it was a good deal. I think the sound is great, but finding a good position in you ear that doesn't make you feel uncomfortable is a challenge.Working out, they do slip out of your ears.
I bought this item hoping to see an improvement over a RCA regular video cable, but there was no difference at all.
Ok so here I was ready for my first multifunction printer. I did all the research, shopped around and decided on the Brother MFC-5200C, mainly because I previously had a brother fax machine that was a workhorse and lasted me years! I loved that fax machine and when my research came down to a few that included a brother I thought I'd go with what I knew but from day one I had problems with this printer. It was still under the manufacturers warranty so I called brother to fix it. They gave me such a run around and then finally sent out a replacement. The replacement lasted about 5 months and then the printer broke. We couldn't receive faxes or do anything that involved printing. I ended up just giving up and buying a whole new multifunction printer by a different maker.All I can say about my whole Brother experience is I have never been so disappointed in a product or manufacturer before!Do yourself a favor and save your money!!!!
I just got this mount to mount it on my Honda Odyssey. First the arms needto be fully extended to attach to the headrest poles. Once in plact it totally obstructs the rear view of the driver. Hence in my opinion it is not safe to drive with this mount installed. I am planning to return this item after I get from vacation
Bought this for my wife for Christmas as a laptop mouse. It works only intermittently. It is very light and quite small. Definitely would not recommend this product.
I finally received my camera and shot a couple pics at night. Overall, camera produce good result. I notice that there are couple of stuck green pixels always at the same spot. I am returning it soon. I am not paying $500+ for a defective camera. This is really a big disappointment. Only if Kodak did a better QA.
The product works okay in fax, print and copy modes. The scanner will not function. I called Brother support, went thru the drill and was told that this was being escalated to the next level and I would receive a call back the next day. After waiting at home for 2 days, I called Brother again. This time they were able to contact the next level, I went back thru the drill, added a number of new steps and was told that it would need to be escalated to level 7 (?) and I would be called back in the next 2 days. Again I waited at home for 2 days with no call back. I emailed them, received an email back promising that I would be called in the next 2 days. Again waited and no call. Another email, promised same day. No call. I sent a final email stating that I would be writing this review if I received no call back. NO email or call. If you get a working product, it may be a good deal, but if you have any problems, you will receive nothing but empty promises and have a non working machine. Scanning is the function I use most often on this computer, so I have to buy another product, which will not be another Brother.
This would not link, and judging by other reviews we are not the only ones with this problem. Recommended to us for Xbox 360 but we ended up buying Trendnet TPL202E. It cost more to return this than it was worth. Maybe the fact that it was poorly packed rendered it nonfunctioning? Our replacement item from Trendnet worked perfectly. I would recommend reading Newegg reviews on this D-Link product before buying, wish I had known about the problems with the Dlink before we bought it. Sometimes a Gamestop geek is NOT the person to ask for hardware recommendations!
On first use the pin holding the on-off switch fell off. Needed for research. Disappointment!!
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;.
This is a good remote but eats batteries. You must disable the motion sensor to extend the battery life. Cool remote and is upgradable via phone. The macro feature is good. However the feel of the membrane is not like the regular buttons. Used the remote for 6 months and sold it thru the Yahoo Auctions at half price.
Saw this product on sale and bought on a whim for my daughters birthday. After reading the prior reviews, I was crossing my fingers when it came time to test the product.First of all the instruction manual is lacking in detail. Numerous parts included are not described. You are left guessing their function. Where do I insert the adhesive rubber strips within the ipod insert?The supplied inserts fit horribly. The insert for my daughters nano was off by at least 1/8 of an inch. The only way to test her ipod nano was to remove the insert and let it stand freely. (a good way to damage the dock within the ipod)Radio reception was very weak with lots of static. FM sounded like AMThe cd slot had some jagged edges that would have to be removed in order to avoid scratching your cd's.The sound quality was very muddy. Actually everything sounded like a cheap AM radio.I hated the fact that everytime you turned it on, it resets to a blasting volume level of 17.Why does this product reset to level 17? It resets to level 17 because anything lower and the hissing sound is unbearable.I took the product back for a refund and bought an iHome iH6. Lets just say my daughter loves it and I am very jealous.
....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.
My player just died same as all the other reports on here. Any disc I entered it reports "cannot play disc." I've tried all the standard troubleshooting steps to no avail. It did last for a year and a half, but now the replacement and repair costs are basically the same as a new unit.This is the second Sony DVD Player I've had that has simply stopped working. I suggest two choices1) get an extended warranty and expect to periodically replace it, or2) stay away from Sony DVD players
I purchased this item even after reading all the negative feedback and I must say, I do regret ordering. This DVD is very basic and not worth the money. I found the Disney WOW CD much better then this one.Save your money and listen to those who have taken their time to write a feeback.Peace.
this is a piece of scrap!, no internet connection its the oldest model of laptop ever heavier than three laptops put together i wasted my money :(
the item was a gift ... my friend was disappointed in their performance he said there was no bass ... and the sound was "tinny" unfortunately he is in Iraq so it is not so easy to just turn around and ship them back. i ordered some more ear buds ... still sony from another website. they were half the price and hopefully they will rate better.
As others attested in reviews that convinced me to buy these speakers from Audioengine, they sound great. Unfortunately, after about a year the left channel sound output died and I've been unable to troubleshoot it. The left speaker just puts out a muffled distorted cacophony of noise. Tried connecting a different speaker to isolate the source and it also played with extreme muffled distortion so I suspect something is fried in the amp. Eventually I'll get around to taking it to a local repair shop, but I'm sure the repair cost will be high. It's frustrating because these were quite expensive and I've never had speakers die before.
I have a large selection of old LPs that I wanted to be able to play and haven't been able to because my old record player from the 60's isn't hooked up to speakers. I thought the Crosley would be perfect to play (and record to CDs) the old favorites on. This Crosley is a piece of junk not worthy of even going to the dump. Nothing on it works well. The records sound warped, the tapes sound warped, and the sound quality could be what you might have expected back in the 20's. The tape deck doesn't open or close well and sometimes has to be pried open. What a piece of junk! It was such a great idea - too bad the quality doesn't match the appearance. Guess I'll hook up my old player from the 60's - it may not look like much but it works a zillion times better than the Crosley piece of junk.
Aside from the generally tepid customer reviews of various Coby products, my first clue should have been the clearly visible scuffs on the face of the CX-7 when it was still safe inside the blister packaging. I opened the package anyway. My second clue was the cheap quality of the radio body, the tiny dial with only a few station numbers to guide your tuning. I liked the general design and the ear phones, though, so gave it a try. At work (which was my primary reason for purchase), exactly 2 FM stations were received and some additional AM stations. I live in a major metropolitan area so would have expdected more to be received. At home, more stations came in. However, the reception of these few stations was pretty bad to begin with, but to make it worse, they faded and scratched in and out as I walked around (so so much for the portability factor). But what finished it off for me was the fading volume. On my third short session with the radio, still with the same brand new batteries, the volume began to fade after about 5 minutes of listening and was completely dead within 2 more minutes. 2 more attempts yeilded the same result. The final resting place for my CX-7 is the trash can. I recommend not wasting your money.
When I put this device in my mp3 player, I espect listen the music but I need a room completly silent and obviusly that no was my intention.
Tried and really wanted it to work, but the first copy had severe problems with focusing, most images came out soft, front focusing issues, slow focusing in low light. Tried a second sample, a little better, but still not acceptable. Obviously, Tamron has real quality problem issues. Switched to Canon 17-85IS and all problems magically went away, fast reliable focusing in any light and it is instant due to USM. Yes it is not a 2.8 Lens, but what's the point of 2.8 if it has problem focusing in low light? I thought one of the reasons to buy 2.8 was because of low light. Moral for me at least: stay away from third brand lenses.
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
I purchased this scanner over a month ago and I have attempted to install it 3 times. I have removed it and reinstalled it twice. My computer even though it now sees the scanner it will not run. The help files are inaccessable through the help menu because it is looking for a file which I found on my harddrive but it wouldn't load. I am quite frustrated with it
Philips typically makes products that look nice and have great features. The trouble is, they almost never last. My unit lasted six months. I should have paid the extra few bucks for a higher quality player from another company.
Received this as a promotion from a pharmaceutical firm. Battery lasts 5 minutes. Had vivid color and great sound but must always be plugged in. trying to resolve battery issue, ie., receive a free replacement, through the manufacturer.
I was attempting to upgrade a couple of older laptops, a Dell Latitude CSX500 and an IBM T21. Both require PC100 memory. This memory failed to work in both. Amazon replaced with another stick which also failed. Amazon is great; this memory is not.
We purchased this model about 15 months ago. Our original unit had to be immediately returned because the screen would freeze and then the movie would skip forward. Our 2nd unit has functioned well until recently. Now the same problem is occuring (screen freezing and skipping). Audiovox will not honor the warranty (it's 2 months after the 1-year has expired) and wants $165 flat fee to fix it. Not real thrilled with this company. I would look elsewhere.
This is a functional printer for low usage. A normal 20 page presentation takes about 20+ minutes to print. While it is good in whatever it does, and supposed to, do not buy if you want to copy pages from books/passports etc as it is not a fat blad copier/scanner.
Case is adequate, but nothing special. NO FANS INCLUDED, so your actual cost is even higher. No real allowances for noise like the sonata series. I'll keep it to avoid shipping costs and get the project done. Would not buy another Ultra, back to antec or lian-li. Excellent service from Amazon, arrived in perfect shape and on-time.
I admit it, I bought it for the cheap price($79 at Fry's). It had the HP name which hasn't failed me before.I had to change the cartridges way too often (I don't print that much, I do work at work and just leisure at home.) They are not cheap for how often you have to replace them. (I should have saved that money and bought a new printer instead.)Never got a chance to print photos on photo paper so I can't comment on the quality. Looked okay on regular paper.I was immediatley disappointed that there is no option to print in grayscale to save the pricey color cartridges.Way too loud! Loudest printer I've ever known!Like many others, one day my printer cartridges wouldn't move so from reading the other reviews and hearing the small pieces moving around the bottom now, I'm assuming that the cheap plastic pieces broke and I will have to go purchase a new printer since I've owned this one for about 9 months (way past the 90 day warranty). I'm pretty handy so I tried to see if I could open it up and tinker with it and it doesn't even use standard screws.Overall this printer was a royal pain in the tooshy.
Sennheiser has been the gold standard, but now it seems that they are no more then a name for a secondary OEM. Like Ford/Jag; the jag is no better then most cars that are 10-15K less yet their name keeps them going. Same for these headphones. Such a shame!
I had this camera for a short while and I loved it!!! It took great pictures and videos. But one day, I had it sitting on a shelf and when I picked it up to use it, the side where the memory card goes was bulging out! I spent hours on the phone with kodak and they told me I would have to ship it back to them for like $80 even though it was still under warranty. It was absolutely ridiculous! After talking to several people with Kodak, I finally just gave up. I still have it and it still doesn't work.
I bought the Dataproducts HP 56 cartridge many months ago. It is supposed to be twice the capacity of the HP 27 cartridge. However, it did not last as many pages as my old HP 27 cartridge. I am very disappointed with this product.
Compre el Dazzle 90 por las buenas criticas y el excelente precio, pero he tenido una gran decepcion al tratar por mas de una semana de hacerlo funcionar, como otro de los comentarios, mi PC se cuelga a la hora de capturar video desde mi VHS, la prob&eacute; en otra PC y fue lo mismo, ser&aacute; que un lote esta fallado, voy a pedir cambio o devoluc&iacute;on de mi dinero.PD: Pinnacle dice que ya no da soporte a estos productos desde el 2004....entonces porqu&eacute; los sigue vendiendo
It broke after 6 months. I paid full replacement cost and the new one they sent me was broken too ( RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX).Don't they check these things before they send them out???Get the competitors brand...I hear that their Customer service FAR EXCEEDS Phillips. Very disappointed with the machines...they BREAK TOO OFTEN...others who have owned them a while will attest to that..............TIVO (is bad)...take my word for it or you will be sorry with costly repairs.....
I ordered the device thinking that it would use simple connections to my cable TV. It was useless. If one does not have a "cable box", one cannot connect to cable. I have a condo supplied cable,. It does not provide connections for this arrangement. I found it misleading, although it said "cable box". I live in a condo, (a huge percentage of homes in my area market). It does not address the problems in this market. Just another non-magic/non-effective bullet. Watch your feet. Tom Kelley
THE PLAYER WAS TOO HARD TO OPEN. THE RED LEVERS ON THE RED BACKGROUND WERE TOO HARD TO DISTINGUISH.I RETURNED THE PRODUCT ON 2/12/13. I COULD NOT ACCESS THE INTERNET BECAUSE I WAS WITHOUT POWER FOR 5 DAYS. THEREFORE, I COULD NOT FILL OUT THE E FORMS NEEDED TO RETURN THE PRODUCT.
hello i recently purchased this sub tube and it blew out the same day i hooked it up and it tells you its 400watts but i hooked it up to a 100 watt amp and it blew and then if you want to repair with the warranty it will cost you up to 20 dollers to send it in its just a peace of garbag waste of money and time thank you for nothing
They told me this was an upgrade. That's a joke. I have now switched to cable because of this product. Directv decided not to continue to do business with Tivo--a big mistake. They are also lying to their customers by claiming that the Directv boxes work as well as Tivo boxes.
Notice, all the happy....five star ratings, are from people that JUST bought this MP3. I have had mine for 9 months.I have had this MP3 since Christmas 2005. I bought the white 512 for my son at the same time. Whith in 3 weeks, my son's was no longer working at all, he had it in his back pack, and some how it got crunched enough to never work again!! I was not happy. Also in a few months, mine started to have issues. The very "tiny" menu button is rediculous. And the main toggle was a complete failure for Sony. I accually removed the cover to the toggle, and just moved the joy stick under it, to change songs, or volume. How stupid. I am so mad about this MP3 player. I am going to buy a Creative V. I have done a lot of research this time, and I will not buy another Sony. The hold button, that is part of this sliding door never works, I find the player dead in my gym bag, all the time!!! Apparently, the door slides over a bit, and the player will turn on, FOR HOURS, and than you have a dead player. Maybe Sony should have given us a on/off button, than this would not happen! Dont do it folks, look into other options, even my mom's iPod Nano is better designed than this joke of an MP3 player.
The cords are fine, work fine, but don't have the ferrite cores on the ends. Just plain not there. For less than a buck each, they work fine. But I wanted the cores, and it seems I'm doing without. Any suggestions appreciated.
I was waiting for this cable, when it;s arrived and tested, I was so disappointmented..because I was getting only sound but no pictures through the HDMI cable which I bought.
This case is not really suitable for the PowerShot S2IS, for which I bought it. The camera barely fits within the shell; there is no room for extras of any sort. Usually, the lens cap pops off when trying to insert the camera because it is a very tight fit. If you intend to use the filter/lens adapter, you cannot get the camera into the case unless you remove the adapter first. All in all, a waste of money for me.
thought we were upgrading from the old orbiter mobile kit and gaining a home kit too but this sanyo receiver only looks better. There is no dock to speak of, so you must unplug the unit from your car or home manually: unplug power, antenna, audio plugs etc...time consuming when you are in a hurry and just want to store the unit to prevent theft. the home kit is limited since I was told that my receiver antenna had to be on the north side of my house (my stereo is on the south side and the antenna does not reach). If you want a longer cord it will cost you $30. have you ever heard of a radio antenna having to face a certain side of your house directly in front of the window? they should assume that the antenna needs to be installed on the roof and give you a longer cord.....
Can't tell you how well it works as it was broken! The cd lid does not close!
I should have listened to those who reported these drives failing quickly. While they work they are quite noisy. Mine failed after a few months. I would strongly suggest buying something else.
I am a lover of AM radio. I have 2 GE Superradios, 2 Boston Acoustics Receptor radios and a Henry Kloss Model 1. Also several vintage tube radios. I NEVER listen to the CCrane. The frequency response is lousy.They talk about being specially tuned for talk radio. I will translate that for you - "This radio sounds terrible on music stations." We have a local station that plays oldies music and the audio is terrific on all the other radios mentioned-plus the supperradio and the vintage radios pick up distant AM stations about the same as the CCrane.I would recommend looking at one of the other choices mentioned above - I think you will be happier in the long run.
This is the worst piece of junk ever. Amazon needs to do some serious product control here. The whiteprotective covering looks like mice have gotten at it.My concern is that the replacement will bethe same.I've had to almost completely wrap the cord with black electrical tape so I can charge my kindle.Have never seen anything like this.
While this may be good for something, I was looking for extended range for piggybacking hot spots. This is no better, actually worse than, my internal antenae on the laptop.
yawn. yawn. yawn. Doesn't live up to all the hype. I've tried getting into the story several times and put it down in frustration. save your money, folks. get it from the local library if you are interested.
It's cheap and the cheapness shows. I was quite disappointed with the quality of the colors. Will not buy it again.
I'll admit that the sound quality is fantastic. It also blocks out noises, however, they do not last long. I bought me a pair in early October, and took very good care of them. Around early November both ear-buds went out. I am not impressed.
This company has a sneaky upgrade policy, you must keep ALL of the original packaging to get software upgrades!!!!!
I could not get the (unsigned) driver to install on Windows 2000. I called tech support, which sent me to a call center in India. They said that they would email the correct driver and never did. I have downloaded the driver from the web site, and that doesn't install either. Unfortunately, I bought it at Microcenter, and I don't know if I can return it.
I am not a computer novice, and have been installing hardware on my personal computers for years. I cannot get this modem to work. I have an all-in-one printer that serves as a fax machine - but it wastes so much ink I wanted to go completely paperless. What I wanted this modem for was to capture faxes on an office computer that is left on at all times. I have a dedicated fax line - but I cannot get it to work. The directions are far from adequate, and I have not been able to get any customer help from the manufacturer. I feel I wasted not only my money - but way way too much time on this.
This cable is very poor quality. Lots of swirling rainbow colors bleeding into picture from poor shielding etc. TV could not even detect a signal through it when connected to XBox and my Roku box. It worked on my DirecTv box but not very good picture. Will scrap them soon while newer quality cables arrive.
I got this MP3 player for Christmas, and it lasted about 5 minutes before the disk got stuck in the player. After we finally got the disk out, the player would not recognize either of the two disks that came with the player.
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.
Firstly the cradle does not look anything like what's in the photo. The cradle that arrived was labeled Fosmon and has a large base.What makes this useless is the connection, which is hit-and-miss. Sometimes it connects, sometimes it's intermittent, sometimes no connection at all. The Palm branded cradle on the on the other hand connects perfectly.This one is destined for the garbage bin.
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.
My children had a great deal of fun with this until we needed to change the batteries. The screws are recessed and made of a very soft metal so they were stripped in no time. Since they are recessed the camera was useless. A very expensive short-term toy.
The D-LINK 713P worked for about 10 days and then the connectivity dropped every day progressively till it finally stopped working. I have an Orinoco Gold Card and can no longer connect to the 713P even when sitting right next to it. I have tried connecting with a Linksys card with no luck. Calls to DLINK are fustrating to say the least. As far as they are concerned the problems are related to the fact that I do not have a DLINK card. Go view the reviews on practicallynetworked.com. There are as many negative reviews as there as positive review which leads me to believe that the quality on this product is very bad. Stay away!!!
I picked this up with a music order for my 350d - big mistake. The class came chipped, scratched and smuged; Tiffen filters are of very poor quality.Do yourself a favor, like I did, and find your local camera supply store and pick up an optical grade filter for maybe, oh, 10 dollars more. This Tiffen one was so bad that the scratches made their way onto some shots and ruined an entire day of shooting.
Refuses to charge after 3 months, and it took out my (non-Canon) battery charger to boot. Stay clear of this one.
I bought this locally because I've always been a Monster fan. Put it in the car, tuned it (the full band tuning was nice) and the buttons felt totally cheap. They were loose feeling. With the cheap FM Transmitter I had I got clear stereo sound, picked up no engine or transmission whine or static unless in a large city. With the Monster, I heard transmassion whine no matter where in the car I placed it. The sound was muffled as if I had the treble all the way down although the bass was very good. It did not work with the headphone jack on my Cingular 8125 Pocket PC for MP3s. With that device it only played out of one side of the stereo speakers. THEN, for some reason, the internal fuse would keep tripping even when I had the volume on the CD player all the way down. The display would flash "8888" and I had to unplug it and plug it back in to reset it.The good thing is it looked slick and was unobtrusive. I took it back to Radio Shack the next day.If you want a GOOD FM Transmitter, check out the Accurian FM Transmitter. It's the same price, will seek out the clearest frequency for you and is as unobtrusive as the Monster. I'm wondering if Monster made it for Radio Shack and put MUCH MUCH better quality/components in it. It's the same price and works GREAT!!My opinion? Stick with Monster for audio/video cables, but go with someone else for wireless transmitters.
This device not work anymore with comcast service.The seller send one of these devices and I received it. It wasn't work at all. I contact the seller and he asked me to return the device. I returned it and it cost me 7 dollars which equal 33% of the device price. The seller sent me another device and I call Comcast technician and he inform me this devices not compatible anymore with Comcast. I spent 28 dollar without any benefit.
This product was a big disappointment. The previous reviews showed a mixed history in install problems. I tried it anyway because I had seen it operate in a friend's vehicle - and it operated great.I charged the system, as required, for two hours. My install failed - after the software recommended an update from the latest version available via the web to replace the default install from the CD. All attempts to recover or re-install from here on failed. Whenever the Tom-Tom was turned on and connected to my computer it locked up the system. When I turn Tom-Tom off, everything was fine. The manual reset had not change in this behavior. Attempts to re-install the software had no effect this.The web-page I was directed to by the install disk apologized that the manual was not currently available. The 1-800 phone number did not get through.At that point I lost confidence in this company and returned the product to Amazon.
[...]. This is total crap. There is a large amount of static fuzz. The sound comes out blasting on the left side of the car and is silent on the right when I fade to the right it still sound terrible. Other cassettes work fine in my player. [...].
This "review" is really a caution: the Amazon page on this item lists a microphone in the 'Accessories' category, yet a review states that no direct voice recording is possible, and the Technical info does not specify any input for a microphone.Amazon browsers beware!I believe older MD recorders did have line/mic inputs, but the newer "Net-MD" types may lack them.I gave this 1 stars because I had to choose something and wanted to get the browser's attention--I don't have one of these devices (trying to find one that will record live music via a microphone).
I reviewed many sources before I purchased the Koss SportaPro Stereo Headphones but the headphones are over rated. They are uncomfortable and sound quality is nothing spectacular. The metal band that surrounds your neck, to provide the sport set-up, never performed in a satisfactory manner. Find another product to purchase if you are looking for a comfortable headphones with better sound.
I purchased one of these from One-Way Furniture. It seemed like the perfect way to preserve some of my near-50 year old reel to reel tapes and LPs. I was very wrong. All the problems you read here in other reviews were the ones I had also. And don't let the needle in the tone arm on this thing come in contact with an LP you want to keep. The downward pressure is so great that it will actually deepen the groove in the vinyl...then try playing it on your high dollar Technics turntable. I sent it back but they kept $77.58 of my money as a restocking fee...Nice people, huh?This is being added almost one year later (10-30-2007). This morning I went to Bed Bath & Beyond to buy a small crockpot. Just inside the door there was a large display with this same CD recorder. Only it was not the same. This one was a solid wood cabinet and all else looked like the Crosley except the buttons/control configuration. The price was (sit down all you folks that paid close to $399.00 for theirs), $199.99. I looked it over really good and it appeared to be very close to the Crosley unit. Since I sent that unit back almost a year ago, I was fasinated with this one...the price floored me. I bought it...and get this...I had a 20% off coupon and the unit cost me $159.99 plus tax. I have been "playing" with it all afternoon and believe me, it is far superior to the Crosley Songwriter. It performs flawlessly. It's has the name of Innovative Technology...buy it...you'll like it...
received the adaptor cables (3) for a MS sidewinder pro/USB to game. The adaptors did not work. I reported this to Amazon but no one would or could not help. So I just thru them away and wrote off the expense.
The picture show that this is a Duel IDE cable. However what was received was a single IDE cable. The Duel cables are $10 more.
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 an ebookman 900 as a gift to my son's birthday. The configuration is ok. Songs are ok. The screen is really really blur. I compare the resolution of Ebookman's with my Palm Pilot V. Ebookman's is only 1/2 of Palm's. I tried to contact both Franklin.com and local distributor in Hong Kong but failed. Bad customer services. Franklin only gives me standard email &quot;your questions will be answered shortly&quot; Now I have to spend some more money on another present. When you want to buy this product, think triple please.
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!
Well, buying this was a mistake.I'm looking for something that actually gives me some calibration standards - and to the best of my knowledge, there are no calibration standards that start with "the girl on the left should look pasty and pale..."Don't waste your money on this one. I'm returning this ASAP.Not to mention I've lost 15 minutes of my life dealing with watching a crappy actress and trying to get to the content. Sigh.
After reading several reviews of the TuneFM, I was excited about the prospect of listening to my iPod Nano in my car. But I've been pretty disappointed by the product's quality. Even when I can find a frequency that is interference-free, the quality of the sound is pretty bad. Not even FM-quality, in my opinion. Maybe I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up.
This HDMI cable didn't work at all :[ I used it for my ps3, and I have purchased these cheaper HDMI cables from Amazon before, and both have worked perfectly. I must have just gotten a defective one. Feels bad man.
I had bought this toner prior and felt it was a good value. It was significantly less expensive than the Samsung official toner. The toner results in very light print quality. I manually have to set the print quality to "Dark" and even then it is very light in quality. I think I will stick to the official toner from now on even though this is less expensive. I did shake the toner on multiple occasions to make sure the content is well distributed without any positive effect. Not a good product in my opinion.
When I first opened these set of speakers I thought it was good quality. But then after a mounth, these speakers started to emit a buzzing sound every 15 seconds. It drove me nuts. Finally I returned them and switched to better quality speakers.Pros:With the economy getting worse,10 bucks (thats what i got mine for) is considered very cheap for a pair of ipod speakers. The way the speakers are designed, was portable and durable. It even comes with a carrying bag. At first the sound quality is good. The buzzing sound probably only happens to 1/10 people. When I returned the speakers, I got a full refund. Finally it was nice that power could come from AAA batteries and a socket.Cons:Obviously, the biggest disadvantage is that buzzing sound. Before the defects, there were several improvements that could have been made. First, the speakers should have come with a remote. Maybe I'm just lazy but it got tiring when ever I wanted to raise the volume or change the song, I had to walk across the room. Second, the speakers needed more "stuff". It had 3 buttons, 2 for volume, one for power. At least add a play/pause button! Third, the shipping of this equipment took a relatively long time : a weed and a half. I might be being to strict on the cons for it's a $10 bargain but the things that I listed should apply to all Ipod speakers.If the buzzing defect did not occur, then I would've rated this a 4-star. Now I'm telling you, it is not worth 10 bucks. Don't fall for cheap prices like I did. At least by a speaker that works!
Good price for name brand SD Memory Card.Delivery in about 1 week.
I brought this TV from Radioshack around Christmas 2006. The price was $1,199 at that time. The first disappointed was 3 months later the price was dropped to $899. It's now stop working. What I will do in the future is I will stay away from Akai.
Bought it at a local store (BB). This is a bit bulky but BW printing and scanning/copying is very good and fast.Color Photo print quality is just disappointing. coloring and shades are horrible and little blurry. I had other printers too but this printer is way below than Epson,HP and even Brother for photo printing. After printing 10 test letter size photots (Canon Glossy paper), I could not withstand and just promptly returned. So I do not recommend this printer if you want any glossy photo printing.
I ordered this DVD player in the beginning of June. At that time, it had pretty good reviews. It seemed a value for it's price. Well...1) It took four weeks to arrive (The estimate said 1-3).2) The battery pack was defective. The customer service at Mintek (very personable...NOT!) said to mail it back. I wasn't in the mood to pay shipping on something that was defective out of the box. And God knows when they would actually send me a replacement.3) I went back to read the reviews since I ordered it, and it was obvious that this is not a quality product. I didn't want to keep it and wait for when the display would go (like everyone elses).**I would not recommend this product, but if you purchased it and it is still within 30 days, Amazon will take the return. You'll have much more luck with Amazon, than with customer service at Mintek**By the way, I just ordered the Panasonic LS50.
This tripod worked well for about a year and then the small levers inserted at the top of the legs (the ones you press to allow the legs to spread wider than the standard width) corroded and became unusable. The tripod can still be used in a limited way. I will end up replacing the unit pretty soon. It appears to me that the metal used in this area is of substantially poorer qualtiy than the rest of the unit. This isn't a $900 carbon fiber tripod and I didn't expect it to last as long (forever). It isn't a cheapee either, though, and it should have lasted longer.
The advertisement pictured a Brother brand drum unit. What I received was a generic unit. I returned the unit as it was not what was advertised. Amazon refunded the purchase price but not the shipping charge. The advertisement was misleading and I would not have ordered the toner and drum unit if they would have said it was a generic. I have had less than good experiences with toner refils and generic brands. I believe Amazon should have refunded the shipping charge.
These cables took weeks in shipping, even though I was falsely advised they had been shipped. Their small gauge makes me wonder if they can do the job. My cable company supplied me with a cable with a much large diameter. I did not use these cables.
The Epson CX4600 setup and software installation was relatively painless, and the unit appears to perform the basic functions adequately. However, I was disappointed to learn that OCR software is not included. When I called customer support, they informed me that the next model up, the CX6600, does come with ABBYY FineReader OCR software. It's also worth noting that the CX6600 is also a more recent model, and a bit my stylish than the boxy CX4600.
For one, JUST like it says, just the remote and nothing else, no manual, instructions, cd or anything to help with setup, all must be searched for online. These must be factory rejects or seconds, it costantly shourts out, blinks and blanks out, then has to be reset and re programmed. EATS batteries like m and m's. In essence , I threw away over $50.
I had this camcorder for 4 months, was reasonably happy with the quality of the video. I intended to tape my sons's one-act play, but luckily decided to check the camcorder ahead of time. It would not record video and showed a "lens-cap" error. Needless to say the lens cap was not on. I called JVC, they said to take the battery off for 2 hours and try it again. No luck. I called a service center since the camcorder was out of warranty and found it would cost $50 to look at the camera plus the cost of the repair. I called Sam's Club where I had purchased the camcorder and they agreed to take it back. After looking into buying another camcorder, I found that JVC and Sony are both famous for this problem, along with refusing to stand by their products. There may be a class action lawsuit filed against Sony because of this. Lesson learned - buy service agreements with camcorders.
The card works fine, it's their rebate policies I'm not fond of.I bought 2 vikings 256MB cards thinking that I'll get a rebate for each card. NOT the case!Read the fine prints on item 6 on the rebate form, only 1 rebate per FAMILY ADDRESS, regardless how many products you buy. Not quite the normal rebate policies I encounter.With so much competition out there, Vikings isn't really helping itself with the rebate policy.
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.
Recently purchased cable does not work with my Dimage A1 camera. The camera gives an error message stating: "Cable Disconnected." I would not recommend the purchase of this item.
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.
Given the positive reviews I've seen, I must have gotten a lemon. Had some minor print quality issues in the first year, solved with the surprisingly helpful tech support. Once the warranty expired, however, I've had one problem after another. First it stopped printing in black at all, requiring me to throw out a brand new cartridge and buy another new one to solve the problem. Both paper feeders (top document feed and back paper feeder) jam fully 80% of the time. Now goes through ink very quickly. Next time will spend a little more for a better quality machine.
I used to be a network IT guy, Best Buy computer tech and thought despite all the bad reviews this got I thought was special and could get it working somehow. I WAS WRONG. My linksys cable model/router (gateway) is in the front office downstairs, and my kids room and loft are upstairs back in the opposite corner of my 3000sqft house, I tried all the tips posted in these reviews so far, and a half dozen more on line but I got intermittent connections at best. I even have the latest version 3 firmware. All my networking gear is linksys! I tried 1hr per day for a week. I didnt waste my time calling the 800 number because I dont want a product this unreliable even if phone help can get it working for a while. Instead I increased the signal strength from the modem/router instead with the Hawking HiGain Signal Booster which did the trick.
I NEVER GOT THE PRINTER!!!! NEVER!!!!!! You should not let this person sell on Amazon.com. He has a 100% Negative rating. He never sent the other buyer theie item.Now I rated it. Now what kind of feed back will I get from YOU Amazon.com?
I bought three of these for a huge project. Two have failed.Buy a GTech maxtor or any other manufacturer. LaCie are junk andI will never touch their products again. The drives are third party drives.I tried pulling out the drives and enclosing then in an external enclosurebut discovered the two drives in the 500g are raid striped and difficult torescue when they will inevitably die.
This DVD player advertised (incorrectly) that it can play DVDs from region "All". I purchased it because my wife has several Russian movie classics on DVD that use region "All". The Magnavox player failed to read these DVDs. I called customer service and the short version is that they do not care. I bought this on clearance, so I am stuck with no returns, no warranty, and no functional DVD player.
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.
I did not order AAA batteries. I ordered AA batteries and received AAA batteries.I never did receive AA batteries that I ordered. End of story
After the initial disappointment of having to reformat the drive to work on my Mac, I began to use the drive regularly. After one month the DataStick inexplicably became a read only drive and other than holding the data currently on it, the drive is worthless. No amount of tinkering can reformat or change the status of this drive.
If you are considering purchasing this filter from Amazon make sure you check the specs of your camera for the correct size filter. The Amazon website has a recommendation for the wrong size filter to go with a Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Digital Camera. The filter looks like a quality product but unfortunately I could not use it and had to return it.
I have had this camera for little more then a year now, and suddenly the camera at times freezes up when you try to turn it off. I tried emailing and calling Kodak for help. After many attempts I was told it will cost $250 to exchange the camera and to forget about servicing it. I did not spend the money on a camera that I can't trust to work after only one year. I will be buying another camera-most likely a Sony I will definitely never buy a Kodak camera again.
as soon as i got the cable i was like yes this is gonna work for my ps3 and after about an hour i saw colored sparkles on my lcd tv in dark areas i looked up research and i came with the conclusion that its the cable its self. i bareley hdmi on my tv so it cnat be that problem or the ps3 this is my first hdmi and i not happy that it didnt work very well
Was just going through some old orders and I see nobody reviewed this so I thought I would warn anyone who was going to buy this. Sure it's only 10 bucks but spend an extra 5 or so and get something better. Over a few days time it would get to like 6 minutes ahead. So a number of times I reset it to the right time and sure enough it would be off after a few days. Then I even tried to set it 6 minutes behind the right time so it would even out. Still managed to pass up what time it was and go ahead. I have a Sony now and have had no problems with it for years.
In 6 months, this is my second defective one of this seemingly great Magnavox 32" HD LCD tv. Fortunatly the first one konked out close to the first 30 days after I bought it from Best Buy- I assumed it was an insolated lemon...well, not it's 5 months later and my second one started to have the same symptoms- the sound started to cut out- and now the tv doesn't work at all. Magnavox has said they are unaware of a problem...I found that pretty hard to believe after I googled this product just 6 months too late- stay away from this one!
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.
I don't know if my older (2000) compaq presario with windows me was just to old for this thing but it never worked. The top ports never worked and the back ports worked for my keyboard and printer until I tried to plug my camera into a port on the top and then my whole computer crashed. The only way I could get it to reboot was by unplugging the hub. I was never able to get it to work with my computer again without crashing.
I saw the reviews on here about erratic skipping with this turntable. I bought a refurb with the hope that any bugs would've been worked out. Unfortunately, I wasn't to be so lucky. I think tiny pieces of dust missed by my pre-play cleaning must be large enough to knock the needle out of the groove, because right as I'm beginning to enjoy a passage it GRUNPK skips ahead or behind a few seconds.When using the auto-play feature, the needle drops anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute into the first track. That's no major problem because I just use the cue control to set it correctly, but the arm drops way too quickly for my comfort. The chassis is very cheap feeling overall, something I knew going in, but it's nonetheless important to know.So what does this table do well (when it's working properly)? Well, it actually sounds a whole lot better than it has any right to for its price. Additionally, it tracks everything I've given it, even some warped garage sale stuff. If my table is indeed an anomaly, then this could be a great value.Still, I can't help but feel ripped off. It played 30 sides correctly, but now every other record I play will skip like mad. So either I got a lemon, or all the 5-star reviews are from people who don't use a turntable every day.In the end, it's about the same price to put together a vintage turntable rig that will far exceed this deck in both performance and reliability. I found a Philips AF-677 on Craigslist, matched it with a new AT95E cartridge and an inexpensive phono preamp (the AT PL50 does have a perfectly acceptable preamp built in, part of why I bought one), all for approximately the same price as this table. At the risk of sounding like a bitter old man, they don't make them like they used to. This combination sings beautifully. I tried to save money for my home theater setup (I have a beautiful Dual 1229Q in the stereo system) and find myself listening to (and buying more) records these days than ever before. Seriously, consider spending 20 minutes to learn how to setup an old turntable, you'll thank me.
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.
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 received this camera with no caption ( no data/time imprint).I will return it.
I would definetly NOT recommend this product because the signal speed is low. For me it averages 60-80% signal and i am not that far away from my router! I would recommend to get a PCI one instead.
This wasn't worth what I paid for it, and I had free shipping on it. It's decent if you don't use it much, but I frequently use this item when I jog or in my pickup because it doesn't not have an onboard CD player. The headphones with it are horrible, and the little plastic window over the CD comes out if you aren't careful with it. The skip protection is decent, and the AM/FM digital tuner has decent range of reception. Overall, it's not a very good product.
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 really like the DigiMemo that this pen goes to, but the pen itself is pretty cheap. Probably some design limitations they have to deal with. Also, I wanted a second pen as a backup, but I hope I don't have to keep buying new pens just to get the ink cartridges.
While I didn't expect a LOT from a simple digital frame, I at least expected to be able to select one specific folder to display all pics, or even to select a group of pictures to display. Instead, it's an "ALL or NOTHING" proposition. Your frame will display EVERYTHING in its memory, or nothing - there is no control whatsoever. SO, if you want to change what is shown, you have to change the memory card or the internal memory (translate - connect and disconnect from your computer) every single time. Not very smart. It would have taken very little to let you go through the menu and select which folder of photos it should display. Also, the buttons are not intuitive at all, and the manual is almost useless. The quality of the image however, is good.
The sound quality of this thing is HORRIBLE. The volume just fades in and out without warning. Everything I listen to just sounds so tinny and muddled. WOULD NEVER EVER RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!
Before you buy this product check to make sure your computer is not working on Vista's 64 bit operating system. Seems most PCs these days are being sold with Vista 64 bit but this product DOES NOT SUPPORT this operating system.My HP computer is fairly new and after 4 calls to India, I was told "NO DRIVERS ARE AVAILBALE FOR VISTA -64 bit". I wondered, "how can a company such as Linksys sell a product that will NOT run on million of new PC's being sold these days ?"It's like selling me a new car and telling me it "runs on a special fuel that is not available".So what do you do with this product once you've bought it and NO where does it say " This product does not run on Vista 64 bit PCs" ?.I suggest potential buyers read the LINKSYS forum regarding this product. The frustration voiced here is a "MUST READ".I remain shocked that a quality company like Linksys would be so "ill prepared" selling a product to unsuspecting buyers with no DRIVERS available". The product manager should be embarassed.Buyers .....Beware ...... If you have infinite time and patience this product is for YOU.
Purchased this monitor directly from Viewsonic. First monitor I received had a dead pixel in the center of the screen. Closer inspection showed that this monitor was likely previously returned before it was sent to me. Called viewsonic and told them that I had a dead pixel, expecting them to take care of it no problem. Oh no, I had to pay to send it back. In other words, I had to pay for them to replace a defective monitor that was likely previously returned for the same reason. Finally, convinced them under threat of taking it to the Dept. of Consumer Affairs that they would cover shipping. Received another monitor out of the original packaging with several dead pixels in the right corner. Called again. "Sorry our policy says that the monitor can have up to 7 dead pixels and we consider it in perfect shape." Will not return it. And obviously sent me two previously returned monitors. My opinion: These are not people you want to deal with. They are pushing bad merchandise and making it as hard as possible to return it. I strongly recommend Amazon provide this notice to their buyers.
Not only did I get ripped off for the free shipping for the item, it wasn't the advertised item. This case doesn't even come close to fitting the Treo 300!!! I strongly warn anyone from dealing with anyone associated with this product. What a waste of my time. I'm through with Amazon.
I am a fan of D-Link network hardware for the home, but I just got rid of this hub after many years of tedious ownership. I also don't normally rate devices with 1 star just because I don't like them. I just don't see how this device could do what it claims to do.The hub was a frequent pain, especially when trying to run some devices concurrently with high-power devices like encrypted USB keys. I would have to unplug one device to use another. I finally gave up when the thing just would not initialize in Windows correctly anymore when fully loaded.Before it apparently failed, if I plugged in a high-power device alongside the key, it would sometimes disconnect the key or cause it behave erratically. One possible reason was that 7 ports running at a full 0.5A power each would require 3.5A, but the power adapter that came with the hub was only good for 3.0A. Considering that it would also draw some power to function and to power those always-on status lights, there seems to be no way it could power 7 ports concurrently.The lights on that hub were also useless because they were always on, even when devices weren't plugged in, so I'm not sure what the point of them was.Bear in mind that it's possible there have been multiple hardware revisions of this hub, so it's hard to know whether the above problems exist in the current model, but it's something to consider.I just got rid of this hub and replaced it with a Belkin F4U107, which has none of the above problems (it has a 3.8A power adapter, no status lights, and looks nice on the desk). I am charging 3 devices concurrently as I type, and have all ports loaded.
this product its bad at the second time Ive used it broke out and it can be use
I was mailed wrong merchandise. I sent it back and requested for the correct lens. They sent me the same wrong one again. I am giving up and sending the merchndise back for refund. I was very unhappy. This was a Christmas gift for my daughter and I was very disappointed. I was sent Wide Angle lens both times which is different from Fisheye lens.Please have someone to check the orders more carefully.
I just had a notebook stolen that was "locked" with this lock. The thief gave it a good yank, and the metal easily broke off. I suppose it may work as a deterrent, but don't fool yourself into thinking your computer can't be stolen.
Did not work on my system. Memory sticks and flash cards gave not enough power warning.
I bought these speakers to use with my laptop.They sound fine -- when they work.The sound quality was what I'd expect from small passive speakers -- and it was better than the laptop's built-in speakers.However, after a month or so, one of the speakers stopped working. I found that twisting the cord could get it to work sometimes. Soon the other one went, and now no amount of twiddling will bring it back to life.You get what you pay for -- these might work for a bit, but they're basically a disposable item.
I own the dvr 1600 and had to send it back to cyberhome 2 times for replacement wiithin half a yr. When my remote quit on me I no longer could use my Dvr 1600 because all of the controls are on the remote not on the player.So without the remote this item is junk. Thank you. by the way I contact Cyberhome to replace the remote and the remote cost 12.95 no problem but shipping and handling was from $9. to $14. that outrageous. what do you think.
I purchased this product believing that SONY is a brand to be trusted. Unfortunately, just as many people have written in their reviews, after three months it stopped playing CDs.I spoke with Sony's customer service, but the only response that they could come up with was &quot;There seems to be a condensation problem. Keep the cover to the CD player open for about 30 minutes, and try playing the CD after that.&quot; Of course, even after following their instructions, the CD player still displays &quot;No Disc.&quot;It is winter and the air is as dry as it gets. I don't understand how there can be condensation in my unit. And, even if there is a so-called &quot;condensation problem,&quot; shouldn't Sony design their products to be fully functional under regular household use? It is a CONSUMER electronics product, not some delicate piece of high-tech machinery that needs to be operated in a clean room.The same &quot;NO DISC&quot; malfunction is being reported by so many people. There must be something wrong with the product design or to its manufacturing process. I can't comment about other Sony products, but this product definitely is of questionable quality. What a disgrace to the SONY brand.
I found several issues with the remote/software combination. I tried to solve them with the Girder add-on and found issues there as well. The first and most serious issue is that the software is designed to be compatable with specific versions of applications. This means that when a new version of an application is released, it will take several months for the next release of the StreamZap software to become compatable. Althougth Girder can be used to create new commands, it takes a long time and expert level knowledge to complete. In addition, the Girder software is a driver between the StreamZap and the application intended for control. This adds unacceptable delays between the time the button is pressed on the StreamZap and the resulting control of the application. This becomes a significant issue using the pause function.The second issue is the driver (.sys) that is used with XP Pro. Every once in a while, it will hang (Blue Screen of Death) the computer during a restart. I found that disconnecting the USB IR device during restarts will eliminate the issue. This is very bad for anyone that is thinking of remotely restarting XP Pro. One hung start and you are stuck without support until you get home.The third issue is with a lack of programmable keys. The four pretty color keys at the bottom can only start executables, batch files, etc. or place the remote in "mouse" mode. If the "mouse" mode were more advanced, it might be of use. The mouse mode does not include "scroll wheel" simulation or mouse special function button compatability or the ability to simulate keyboard keys. In many cases a new Loghtech RF mouse with lots of special function buttons will out perform the StreamZap and can simulate keyboard keys. The only thing missing from the Logitech advanced mice is the nice "TiVo" like shape of the StreaZap.
I ordered through Amazon from Toner King, but never received the toner cartridge. I emailed Toner King twice, again through Amazon, and received no response. I ordered the toner cartridge from another vendor.
I threw this item in the trash. Didn't work out of the box. I had to purchase a wireless router instead.
I'm having the exact same problem with the camera as mentioned about where the system error comes on and makes the clicking noise.
Okay. I just splurged on a mouse because it's the one thing in life I seem to spend the most time with. Yeah, pitiful. My punishment for the splurge is that it seems I got a defective mouse.Shortly after hooking it up, it would just "stall" or fall asleep after being inactive for 2 seconds (literally). I would have to move the mouse around for 10 or more seconds before it would start moving again (OR NOT AT ALL). I restarted computer, reloaded software, moved the usb connector closer to the action, did the little initialization thing again and again.... I did all of that several times before thinking it had to be the mouse and not me, and I came here to see if there were reviews of similar problems. There were! SO, it's going back.I did give it two stars because if this mouse DID work appropriately, I would be thrilled with it. The zoom is great, the page forward and backward buttons are great, it's comfy. I REALLY wanted this to be a happy union!I'm bummed. I hope I can find something with comparable features that actually works.
Farily nice picture, but you better hope it works for you because you will get no support at all. And you better be using Windows 98, because anything more recent isn't supported at all. The sound is extremely noisy and there is a lot of voodoo involved in making it work.
This model cartridge also fits C534n. Cartridge printed fine for many months. However, it did not last under light usage. I suspect it was a 4K yield cartridge.
I workout regularly and vigorously and thought an armband holder for my mini would be better than the included belt clip. I was wrong. The neoprine is supposed to keep the moisture out but after three uses my mini was slightly damp. Also on some machines (e.g, ab crunch) the armband got in my way. I went back to the belt clip and am much happier. These things are pesonal though so this product may work for others. I also want to note that Amazon is letting me return the item, no shipping cost and no questions asked. That's good customer service.
switches are sloppy and difficult to set where you want them. Quality is not what I expected. There are better radios out there !
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.
I can't write a review of this item. I'm still waiting for it. Wrote to Crucial and got nothing, not even an answer...
One star is to good for this product. I only bought this yesterday, 11/05/04, I am now returning it to Best Buy a day later.I have managed to get this awful DVD player to switch on twice, both times it has not played a thing for me. It has swallowed my DVDs, I had to force it open to get them out.I have never come across such a hopeluss piece of technology in my life. If anyone wants to buy this then they need to get their head examined.To summarise. The Cyberhome CH DVD 300 is a guaranteed P.O.S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
i ordered this product a while back and come to find out it to small for most wider laptops. so if your one of many out there with a not so compact laptop i wouldnt recomend this one. i own a sony laptop and the case is just barely to small. other than that its a good choice
I went out to radio shack today to purchase catch-a-call, all I can say is save your money and don't trust any products that display the logo, &quot;AS SEEN ON TV&quot; I followed the instruction and took my time and double checked my connection, and all I got when the unit rang and answer the phone was the sound that a fax machine makes. To me it just was not worth the forty buck's!
I've had various incarnations of the Kodak Printer dock. My wife loves the easy transfer and charging abilities. However, this one was the cheapest and lasted 91 days (you know, just outside of the warranty period.) The paper feeding mechanism failed, so I have to force the sheets through - which is hit or miss. The "portable" feature is silly - as this is designed to work with a computer and camera. I guess if you really need your pictures on vacation, you can take it with you. I will give the next model a shot (G610) as it looks a little more sound and is similar to the original printer docks.
I purchased the 1000AP and it works perfectly out of the box, with the original firmware installed. Pretty simple to set up and operates flawlessly.However, as soon as I upgraded to the new firmware from the DLink site, the product dropped connections so often that it is unusable. This happens with no encyption turned on, or using the 64 or 128 bit modes.This is a common problem with the new firmware, and DLink refuses to acknowledge the problem, or to post a &quot;downgrade&quot; to restore the original firmware. The problem has been visible on the Internet for a year. I have gone from a DLink admirer to never wanting another one of their products.If you have purchased this unit, then do NOT install the firmware. If not, then look elsewhere and avoid DLink products.
not recommended, expensive, works same as other cheap ones, and stopped working early dont buy a a a a a
This is the "starter" battery that Sony provided with camcorders, but their higher power batteries are better values. For example, the NP-F770 cost only 11% more but gives 383% more power.It's not that this is a bad battery, but it's expensive for a battery of such little strength. Either buy a generic one for 1/3 the price, or buy a better Sony battery for slightly more money.
I had difficulty with the wLAN aspect of the product so I called HP Support for help. Being a brand new IPAQ, I thought this would be easy. The support tech at first refused me service as they claimed that my warranty expired! As I had received the product that day, I was outraged. After complaining, they finally figured they had the wrong record.Once I got suppport, it was absolutely terrible! The automatic network indicator feature was not working properly. They had me hard reboot to connect. In addition, they suggested I do this every time I go to new hot spot. Hard reboot, erases all data and resets the iPAQ. Could not believe they even suggested this as a solution.I returned my PDA!!! Looking for a better product and service.
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.
I bought this because I didn't realize the landline phone I bought would come with one. It's cheap and it's very long..
The product arrived completely unusable. When the power is turned on a blue screen should appear. The screen on my machine remains dark.When using the power adaptor a light appears showing the power is working. The disc spins around but no image is displayed nor sound heard. The disc does not stop spinning by pressing the "stop" button. It stops only by turning off the power.The battery will not charge, but since the screen does not work it is a mute point.Calls to Mintek were maddening. The customer service person with whom I spoke was rude and refused to be helpful in any way. I called on a Saturday and was told a technician would call me "some day" because they " are really backed up, especially since Christmas." This would indicate to me that Mintek has many problems with its products.Messages sent to Amazon requesting assitance have so far been ignored. I ordered this machine to use on an upcoming trip and wanted a working machine before my departure.Because Amazon and Mintek are not interested in assisting me promptly I am returning this product and making my purchase elsewhere.If you buy this product, I wish you good luck. You are going to need it.
We had 5 of these printers and 20 of it's predecessor the C82. Every single one has had the same problem. Eventually it stops printing certain colors. Head cleaning, new cartridges, and manually trying to clean the inside has left us with nothing but piles of junk that we now have to pay to have removed. WASTE OF MONEY! Stay away from the Stylus C series completely. Tech support no help. Everything surprising just off of warranty. Who would have thought...
I wanted an electric cheese grater to save my fingers. Well, it did save my fingers, but at the expense of my ears. The sound caused my wife to leave the kitchen. I appreciate the Amazon return policy. I guess I will go back to a manual grater. sigh ...
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.
I agree with the negative comments from previous folks on my mintek dvd product.
This did not work, once I plugged it in the red light came on but that's about all that it did. I even tried this in 3 other cars and got the same results
I bought this router [...] as the special deal at thanksgiving day.The first couple day is OK. A week later, it can't connect to internet. I turned off the power overnight and turn on again.It is able to connect to internet, but for a while, not any more. The most funny thing is the light indicating internet connection is blinking even my laptop doesn't connect to internet.I can't say DLINK is not good, but at least I can say this unit at my home is really bad.By the way,the hardware version is VerC1 3.11N, last one.Who knowns what is the problem.Don't buy it, if you don't have enough time to fight with it.
If you expect to get a German quality of craftsmanship when you buy this radio, don't. This is a Chinese made(is anything in this world still made somewhere else?) bad imitation of the famous radio set. The manual claims that even knob rims are made form the solid brass. Unless they found the way to make brass look as a metallized plastic, I dont believe it. Also, two small intermal lights for the scale illumination are so weak that you can not use this radio even in a complete darkness. My conclusion is - still a conversation piece and nice room decoration if you don't take it too seriously.
I brought this HDMI cable wire to connect my Roku player to my HD TV. The first problem was that it arrived a week after the Roku player, but not the biggest deal. In the interim I used my HDMI wire from my upconverting DVD player since I would be streaming much of what I watched now.When I finally connected the newly arrived HDMI wire, the picture showed static. Though it played, the screen itself showed static (black and white or green dots) all over the picture. Knowing a little bit about TV's and connections it was easy to deduce something was wrong with the connection. I flipped the wires, changed the ports, disconnected everything to reconnect, reconnected only the Roku with that HDMI wire and even swapped the wire in different devices. Same problem. Good price, didn't work for me. At a $1.69 its not worth the hassle to return, but I probably won't buy from this supplier again.
This product works on & off...often makes an annoying noise (like I need something else to be annoyed at)when it clicks on.
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.
I liked the size, shape and features of the Dana, but the display was too dim and the battery life was nowhere near what was promised in the literature and on the AlphaSmart website.
For - Great design, really small, easy to install, superb software, extremely easy to use, quality tolerableAgainst - Refuses to take pictures indoors (even on inside mode) unless your room is very bright, therefore can't capture any night time events so its not for students!!!!! Will flash up error. Size would make it ideal, but as it won't take pictures its useless for this. Quality is limited. Proper digital cameras (1.3Megapixel) ...Overall - If they added a flash or even made it work in low light (even if results are not stunning) it would be a great little gadget. As it is, I'm dissapointed because I've taken it out and it won't take pictures. It may fit into your pocket on a night out but it won't work! Taking fireworks tonight proved impossible, it still thought it was too dark. For daytime use its great for web pages, but the quality is nowhere near a proper digital camera, then again the resolution is better than competitors. No other camera this small takes better pictures....
I've owned this speaker for 3 years, and was reasonably impressed with how low it could go in movies for the buck/size.For music, it's been a different story. The response was flabby, and so unpleasant that I was loathe to allow anything over 50hz through this thing.(Allowing my Polk Monitor 70 fronts to fill in the upper bass.)If you notice, I'm using the past-tense in my descriptions. Just a Month past the 3 year mark, the amp blew (began eating fuses). I contacted the company, waited three weeks, and was COMPLETELY IGNORED. They seem to jump around a lot, the address was different than the one on the manual, and that one had been updated with a sticker.I can't tell you how disappointing it is to have a company not stand behind it's product.I have since replaced this trash with a Polk PSW505, and deeply wish I had made this choice from the beginning. The Polk is much, MUCH more musical, and (while I'm no audiophile) seems to go just as low in movies, with a more accurate punch.There seemed to be some debate on the AVS forums, that BIC subs were better for theater, while the Polk 505 was better for music. Bull****. Unless someone has direct side-by-side experience, don't trust anything they say about the sound quality.More importantly, Polk is a respectable brand, with a strong conviction towards customer service, which BIC (Acoustech, RtR) lacks utterly.Be warned, BIC "America" is not worth your hard earned dollars. I wish to dissuade anyone from buying ANYTHING from this company, even if you saved money doing so. (The Polk I mentioned is actually priced lower now).Run away. Run far far away.
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.
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
I got this weather radio in March 2007. It worked great for 5 years and then in March 2012 it started randomly sounding the alarm and giving me a reception error. And it hasn't sounded the alert for any of the storm warnings we've had lately. I live near Joplin Missouri which had the EF5 tornado last year so I really want a dependable radio. I wanted to give it 3 stars for being a great radio for 5 years but after reading that so many others are having the same problem with it I decided to give it 2 stars. Now I'm off to find me a new weather radio :(
$165 for shipping $98 worth of SD Cards. I wasted my time going through the order just to cancel at the end when I found out what shipping was going to be.
Just to let anyony know for 50$ less than the ipod you can get a 40 gig Creative ZEN xtra , creative makes sound cards for a living, and the sonund is amaizing, i have both the ipod and the zen, audio clartiy and quality is much higher on the zen. I also like the fact the creative isnt controlling and picky about where you get your music from, my ipod is gathering dust.
The title says it all. I just got it and it's now working less than a week later. Junk!
This thing is a piece of chinese junk, they ship it directly from Hong Kong. The batteries don't fit tightly in the battery compartment so you have to keep taking the battery cover off and moving the batteries around to make it work. For 7 bucks it's not even worth paying the shipping to return it. Oh well, if you're a cheapskate you will buy it anyway but I warned you!
As good as the design of this product may be, and no matter how good the features are, there is an underlying problem with this corporation's treatment of its customers.I have had a really nasty experience with the Creative Lab Zen Xtra 40G, which convinced me to stop purchasing any of the company's products. Unfortunately most of my computer sound related accessories are Creative ones.The problem arose when one of the company's new firmware release bricked the player. After this there was no way to reset the device in any of the ways accessible to owners, it had to be sent back to the labs to restore it.I exhausted every possible way of getting the Tech support department to take responsibility for this bad piece of software and wave the fees associated with the restoration. Even the supervisor I talked with refused to assist and insisted on referring to the warranty, which in my view has nothing to do with a companies responsibility to wards it's clients.An owner should not be responsible in regards to the breaking of hardware due to buggy software by the manufacturer itself.
After less than 6(!) months the unit has failed with giving broadcast error alerts daily no matter which channel (we have 2 locally) is used, even when connected to a high gain antenna.The unit obviously has some sort of design issue.
I bought this same product at target for $5. It was a so-so item for a little while, and I knew not to turn the volume too loud; but even though I took care of the product,it only lasted a very short time before it wouldn't work at all. Not a good buy.
I bought this Sony as a replacement for an earlier Sony DVD/VCR that failed (and starting gouging DVDs). This one worked fine for a few months. Now it has a serious skipping/freezing issue with DVDs. Sony advised me to change it from "progressive" - but it was not set this way. Now they want me to take it in for repair. I'm trashing this and going with Toshiba.
The printer doesn't work and was sent half falling out of the box - there was no software sent with it. Now I am searchin g the Internet to find safe realiable downloads I can use to see if the printer is really broken - I paid $49 for junk/bsd
The only money I hhave on Amazon.com is on a gift card.. and I wanted to buy the online code so that I can use it right away but it says I need a credit card and I don't have one. You can't use a gift card to buy the code???? What's that about?!
I bought this package when I needed business cards fast. This package is not for a professional trying to make an impression. The cards are cute. There is limited ability to change format. If you don't fill in a box for a centered card, the type will be off center. The cards did print well.
I bought this adapter and it is going right back to Amazon. I installed it and the software would not load properly. I have a 6 month old HP machine running Vista. After searching the net, I found Vista drives, but they didn't work, either.What a piece of junk.I bet the hardware is fine, but without good software, forget it.I bought a Linksys WMP54G.
Shuffle setting isn't random, plays different order but that same diferent order every time, the headphones stink!
I wasn't really expecting the screen protectors to be of great quality considering the price. But I needed something to at least get by. They do the job I suppose, but could be much clearer and sturdy.
In short I returned my 23" Apple Cinema Display and got back the 20" Apple Cinema display I had bought the day before. The 20" was so good, so I reasoned - wow, go get the 23" it will be even better - wrong. The 23" Apple Cinema Display did actually run under Windows XP but the color fidelity was 0/10. It is almost as if the 23" display is built at a lower standard, or that there is no Quality assurance with this product. This was due to 3 things. 1) a pink color cast to all neutral grey/white areas. 2) A noticeable squeeze effect at the edges where the display looked like it an LCD being squashed. In these edge areas the color of white or grey changed to green and was darker. I also noticed a minor shift in hue on many of the grey pixels across the screen from left to right edges. 3) A noticeable blur compared to the 20".My work station area is a mixed Mac/PC affair to maximize productivity and cross platform work. I already run a first generation polycarbonate style 23" Cinema HD for OSX - 2 years now with no drama. I use the PC in Photoshop and wanted a top quality display for scanning Velvia and manipulating large files of 60Mb or more with quick response. I installed a new silver 20" Apple Cinema display to run under Windows XP SP2 using an ATI Sapphire Radeon 9600XT Atlantis 256Mb graphics card and an ASUS A7V8X mainboard. It is a good card for the 20" and the 23" Apple Cinema Displays. The Asus BIOS had to be set to activate the AGP 8x first. The only fault with this combination was that during a hot-restart, the display would remain off (black) and I had to shut down first, then start. Once the display was in this "apple sleep mode - cannot be woken by XP" I could not tell where the XP launch was at and after pressing the restart switch the BIOS would halt at the error report page (I was guessing, the Cinema display was black) so it required a full power-off - disconnect the apple display from the PC card and then start everything again. Otherwise the results were 5 star for the 20" with excellent color accuracy and evenness, brightness and sharpness. I am very experienced with color accuracy in Photoshop and usually have a neutral desktop background so as not to bias any colors which appear on screen around the Photoshop scans I am working on. I found under windows XP that the Adobe gamma panel was not as good as the ATI color panel (right click desktop/properties/settings/advanced/color) where I could make more precise corrections to the lower/mid/upper ranges of the gamma curve by eye. So far the 20" Apple Cinema display was fantastic and I was again marveling at how well Apple engineers can build or subcontract others to built their gear. Time to rush back to the store and get the BIG brother. Wrong - trouble came to town. See 1/2/3 above. I thought the problem was the Ati 9600XT card - so I switched over the display to run as a second monitor on my Mac Ati9000. So now I had the two 23" displays running side by side, one brand new and silver and the other two years old with 60 hours a week under the hood - that's a lot of hours. Well it was then I knew that the NEW 23" Apple Cinema Display was going straight back to the store. It seems obvious that the display was being squashed at the edges thereby changing the colors in a kind of Newton Ring effect you get with a cheap digital watch.So I am back using the 20" Apple Cinema Display under Windows XP and all is well - 10/10. This is a perfect way to make Windows XP feel like a friend, even when running right next to my old 23" HD in OSX 10.3. By the way the Ati 9600XT 256Mb is very fast in 2D using Photoshop CS. My warning to buyers of the 23" Apple Cinema Display is that you should be very careful. Don't be fooled by the default blue desktop and fancy visuals they run in the retail environment. Check the product in store in a cool and calm way. Open an Application that uses white/grey like Safari and go to google.com. Set the screen to full width, then check out the fidelity of the grey/white at the edges. Interestingly when I reported this problem to the store they did not even question the fault, or open the box, the guy looked a bit sheepish - mumbled some thing which was hard to hear. It sounded like "yeah we have had this problem before".
This is the perfect example of excellent marketing pushing an inferior product to market. The consumer is fooled into thinking that this &quot;hard case&quot; is actually hard and is actually made of alumunim, when in fact the case is made of PLASTIC and has two VERY thin strips of aluminum outside the plastic. This case could easily crack under little pressure. I purchased this case but was greatly disappointed by the plastic composition and flimsiness of the case. For 40 bucks you think you'd get something nice and strong, but save your hard-earned money for some other case. If you want just something to protect your Palm V in, I'd strongly suggest something with a leather cover that is far more durable than this plastic case. Even better, go for the leather case that has a zipper. For even more protection, go for the Rhinoskin Palm protectors. Those are a little bit more expensive but are definitely worth the money, considering the amount of money it costs to replace your Palm if you damage it.The only reason why you should buy this flimsy, overpriced &quot;hard case&quot; is if you have a LOT of money to blow, care more about looks than functionality, and don't care if your Palm actually gets damaged. This case will pop open when you don't expect it, and who knows what will happen to your Palm's panel.
THIS WAS ON THE SAME PAGE AS MY 5D MARK 1I AS SAYING "CUSTOMERS WHO BOUGHT THIS CAMERA BOUGHT THIS" AND SINCE I WANTED A UV FOR THE NEW CAMERA I CHECKED IT. IT WAS THE WRONG SIZE AND I WENT ON A FOUR WEEK TRIP WITHOUT PROTECTION FOR MY NEW 24-105 LENS. WHICH I LOOKED FOR ALONG THE TRIP BUT COULD NOT BE FOUND . I WAS STEAMED.
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.
This is ugliest looking camera bag, it looks ok from the web, but once I received it and open the package, it looks so ugly and i throw it away. It is not worth of the money.
I would give this a negative star rating if it was offered because of the time and effort trying to get two of these units to work. I bought the Tom Tom 720 through Amazon because it appeared to be a quality unit and at a significantly reduced price. The unit did not work. It would turn on; but would not access the navigation screen. I reset the unit several times and this did not help at all. I returned this defective unit to Amazon for a replacement. Amazon very quickly sent a replacement which worked slightly better...the navigation screen came on and the unit appeared to work. A few hours later I turned the unit on and could not access the navigation screen. I reset the unit several times and it would not work. After 2 tries with Tom Tom and the exact same problem with both units I'm giving up on this brand. I sent the unit back to Amazon today for a refund.
I used this piece of junk to rewind one of many mini DV tapes for a client I was working with and it ate the tape. I had to take the cassette apart and spend two hours trying to gain back his precious memories. Tape is so precious when it's so fragile and cherished memories can be crumpled to a stringy mess but if that's the way you like 'em - go Maxell!I too had all the problems listed in the other reviews! Before this, I bought Maxell's Hi-8 rewinder only to find out it does that same exact thing....eats tape.
I'm about to send for my second replacement for this Viking card. After filling up the card with pictures and video, it has given me the message 'memory card error' on both the original and replacement cards. Everything on the cards was lost.I tried Viking because it appears to be the best selling card on Amazon, so perhaps I've just had bad luck so far. But the Lexar Media CF256-12-251 256 MB, USB, 12X, High-Speed CompactFlash Card I bought has worked from day one with no errors.
This unit along with the Tech. Support are ridiculous. I had to return it. MAC buyers beware: either I rec'd a bad CD manual or it is incompatible w/ MAC. It would never read. I went back to the 2WIRE from AT&T DSL, & it was a DREAM to install, unlike the NIGHTMARE which was the D-Link. Good Luck if you purchase this...DO NOT RECOMMEND.
This was not all the helpful. After changing my settings to what this DVD recommended, the picture on my TV was worse than before I started. I did learn what the different settings were all about and how to use them, but I found the settings per the DVD were way off. At least the price I paid for the DVD wasn't too bad.
The sound quality of the Bose in-ear headphones (earbuds, actually) is excellent. I use these earbuds with my iPod and find the audio quality far superior to all other earbuds and portable digital media ear/headphones ever owned. That said, I am disappointed with these "headphones" for the following reasons: 1) the tips are removable and they come off too easily if caught on anything in your backpack, car, etc., and 2) the cord is very long, which may be good for home audiophiles, but it's excessive for something like an iPod that you may carry in your pocket or backpack. The previous comment about these earbuds being "high maintenance" is unfortunately true. Try spending 10 minutes looking on the floor or between the seats in your car for one of these errant tips and you'll get the picture.At close to $100 a pair, it's a lot to pay for good sound wrapped in a flawed package.
After using this charger a few times my computer would no longer "see" the device as anything but a unknown device. I was forced to send it back to creative for repairs, which cost me $25. Maybe my Zen was a lemon, but it worked great until I used this product.
Bad: This unit did not work well with my Verizon WM5 PPC. Music was breaking up and painfull to listen.Good: Called Satechi Techsupport, and they promised me to replace my unit with a new release one. I'm still waiting on this. Let's see!!!
I bought this adapter for an SATA hard drive in an Acer Aspire Notebook. The adapter claims to fit numerous hard drives, this is by having the adapter use two cables. One for the power supply to the hard drive, and the other for the hard drive to USB cable. This causes a problem because the female ends of the adapter do not allow me to plug it into male ends on the hard drive. BE AWARE OF THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM and KCCO
I enjoyed the ability to let my son watch "his" shows on my iPhone during a long overseas trip last June. However, soon after returning home, the SB just stopped working. Power light came on, but no network light. I combed the support forums, tried a different power adapter, and finally called SlingMedia, where I was told my options were to either pay for a support call, send in the box for $100, or take advantage of their "upgrade" program to buy a new one. None of these alternatives were acceptable to me, and I've resorted to using Roxio Streamer on my Netflix instead to take tv shows on the road.It's clear that many people have had exactly the same problem, and it's an issue of poor construction. I would not buy another Singbox, and I would advise others not to waste their money as well.
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.
I purchased this USB to serial adapter to fix lockup issues under high traffic I had with cheaper USB Serial adapters. Amazingly this SIIG devices has the same Prolifc chipset as the cheap adapters so it suffered from the same issues! Serial traffic would stop flowing and only a reboot of the PC or disconnecting the device can clear it.It was simply not reliable for my home automation. Hopefully prolfic will fix this in a driver update but for now the converter is useless to me.I replaced this SIIG adapter with a FTDI based adapter and it has been working flawlessly.I can't recommend this adapter with the current Prolific driver lockup issues.
Of what good is a translator when you can't understand the response; i.e the fact that the Nuvi translates your questions into a European language (in this case German) is of little use when the respondent answers in German. What's needed is a reverse translator that allows the native speaker to either select an appropriate response or type it in (assuming they have the patience to do so and do not misspell words). There are many interactive translators on the market but unfortunately, because of the memory required; they're all computer based. This is especially significant because languages like French and Especially German are often so grammatically different and because of that the English translations are often confusing.
After 3 weeks of working it stopped to play CD. I got the message "Open"
As previous WinTV owner I called Hauppauge for advice! I needed a card tune in DIGITAL Cable/Fios signals. They sold me one of these. IT WILL NOT recv ANY digital other than OVER THE AIR. I contacted my provider and Hauppauge directly. Got the run around.Good for recording video from your other devices via S-Video Or if you get signal from ANTENNA. I has 2 tuners But only gets CLEAR QAM whic the Cable company's say HUH?FOR Sale CHEAP!
My first disappointment was that the camera is much bulkier in reality than it looks on all pictures on the net, so don't be fooled by the favorable angle used while making the shot of the camera. When you hold it feels cheap, according to the price. Vague VCR playback controls that also are controlling LCD menu navigation don't make the experience better. I give a credit for nice Canon lenses and killer 26-x optical zoom. Picture quality is OK, not more. I'd probably be satisfied with the overall package if the camera didn't start to garble the picture after 2 hours of use. I'm going to return it. Never trusted Sharp and likely never will...
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.
The originals (GA-EB M2) that came with the Walkies failed after 1 yr and they are not comfortable to wear. They are cheaply made, low quality, overpriced. I would like to see someone produce a set with good quality for the CXR925 microtalk radios.
We actually got this player bundled with a purchase of a Samsung LCD display. The display is great; the DVD player isn't. The player has difficulties even with store bought DVDs. For example, I have a store-bought region 0 DVD (playable on all players with any region code) that this player can't read. None of my friends and family have a problem viewing these DVDs on their players. It also has problems with reading homemade DVDs I burn myself (i.e., some work, most don't). In short, I would recommend avoiding this player and instead spend your money on something more reliable.
I cannot write a review of this item because unfortunately I have not receive it. As of November 20th the item is lost.
UPDATE: March 7, 2010. An IT guru suggested that some of problem may have come from the print server being physically defective. So I purchased a new one & installed. Same problems with new unit (although I've gotten my install times down to Olympic record!) So the new unit goes back today. It's still garbage.****************I'm not a novice, but not an IT tech guru either. I had bought this print server at the recommendation of a friend (yes, I'll still talk to him, but ....). By this time I have read all the reviews, threads, helpful suggestions on Amazon and Linksys, as well as a few stray ones desperate Googling uncovered. Briefly, (1) everything said about the difficulty/impossibility of installation is true (I tracked at least 3-days of actual trying-to-install time, in addition to internet search time, phone time with Linksys, and calls with the original friend (who BTW is a computer guru) and other workarounds; (2) everything said about the "helpfulness" of Linksys support is also true--they are NOT--plus you get to wait a longish time on the phone to discover that; (3) there is apparently a combination of the different helpful suggestions people have posted at either Amazon or Linksys that makes for a successful installation--I have to admit that I have managed to successfully "install" (so that the printer prints wirelessly) twice. The first time was a weird combination of two different individuals suggestions (which I had printed off) which weren't exactly the same so I mixed sequences and the thing worked. Unfortunately the magic and functionability mysteriously went away 5 days later so I was priviledged to start over. The weird combination didn't occur that time, and I free-lanced. After only 8 hours of trying, the server decided to accept instructions (I still don't know why) and the printer (sort-of) works again. Sort-of because it turns itself completely off (stops receiving or apparently sending anything wirelessly) after each individual print job and requires essentially rebooting the printer (turn off/turn on) for each printing...yes, even if there are multiple print jobs in the que. (4) The sheer volume of user suggestions/solutions is daunting and many contradict each other...why hasn't Linksys at least looked at those suggestions and posted some updated instructions or cautions? Some of the solutions are suggestive, but almost all leave out some important step.To be fair, I am running Windows 7 on 2 computers and XP Professional on the carry-around laptop. The printer is the Dell MFP 3115cn (oh, yeah, I talked to Dell too). And all computers are networked under a Belkin router (yes, mixing products = trouble). I found the print server much easier to install under XP (only 3.5 hours), but problems with actual printing/etc. were just as bad with that OS as for W7. Scanner and fax functions don't. I'm hoping that the print function will last until I can research a functional print server to replace Linksys. I should have read some of the earlier reviews and not listened to my friend in the store (my fault).But: the product doesn't perform as it is advertised even with XP; W7 has been out a while which is apparently still news to Linksys; Linksys obviously doesn't care because not only is there no movement to "fix" their issues with W7, they actively blame their customers for not staying with antiquated software and hardware. They seem determined to make it more, not less, difficult to get information on potential solutions and seem too cowardly to admit any responsibility. More power to those individuals who have a functioning Linksys print server. One day soon I hope to be taking a hammer to mine. And there will never be another Linksys product in my house, shop, business, vehicles.Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Print Server with Multifunction Printer SupportLinksys WPSM54G Wireless-G USB Print ServerLinksys by Cisco Refurbished Wireless-G Print ServerLinksys by Cisco Wireless-G Print Server with Multifunction Printer SupportLinksys by Cisco Refurbished Wireless-G Print Server
The story is really intriguing - a small boy is murdered and his younger sister seeks answers/revenge/information. Instead the story is wordy with too much description and too much focus on non-main characters, without enough focus on people like the mother, sister, etc.Without giving anything away, the ending was disappointing to me, but perhaps wouldn't be to others. It got really slow moving at the end, and I wanted the book to be over with about 150 pages left.
Bought this as a present for some elderly relatives. Soooo glad a took it out of the box to set it up for them. I can only imagine the frustration they would have felt if they'd received it, only to have it spend forever spinning, 'loading', but never getting to play. It worked fine the first night, but then got stuck 5 minutes into a video the second day. I'd say you get what you pay for, but I would expect better than that for $158 bucks.I'll go check out the 'real' brands now.
StarTeck DVI Kvm switch, sans cables, arrived promptly, Thank you Amazon.com. However we could not get it to operate properly. When hooking mouse and keyboard up to their respective slots, they would not operate. When inserted in the USB hub slots they worked properly. StakTeck's operator manual was, for all practical purposes, worthless. It did give an 800 phone number where I was allowed to talk with a technician who quickly told me that unless I purchased the cables from him the device would not work. We had already purchased cables to attach it to our computers. But we had to have his cables. If the device only works with their cables, why are they not sold with it or at least mentioned in the ad that they must be used? I would give Amazon.com 5 stars for their quick delivery and subsequent return authorization, StarTeck 2 stars for the style and usefulness of the KVM switch without cables, their Technician 0 stars for not making an attempt to help. 2 stars + 0 stars average 1 star. We have purchased an ATen KVM switch for fewer dollars that worked perfectly out of the box and included cables.
The pop up shade worked fine, but brock about nthe tenth time it was opened.
I was hoping to connect my gameport based Microsoft Forced Feedback Pro joystick to the USB port on my PC. This device did not work using XP or Windows 7. I think it might work with other Microsoft Joysticks, but definitely not this one - computer does not even detect that a joystick is there!
I ordered these without knowing the quality of them. I have been using Verbatim Slim DVD cases for years. I found the quality of these are not the same as the Verbatim. I have always bought the Verbatim at Sam's Club, but they quit carrying them. These are just not as heavy material as the Verbatims.
I just gotten this product and I'm not satisfied with it. It doesn't have a good reception to all the channels. I'm sending this product back and I'm going to try Lilliput 8". I saw the reviews on the Lilliput 8" saying it's a good product.
This mouse never worked right. It was sluggish compared to even older microsoft intellipoints. It sticks all of the time in Counter Strike, the mod for half life. And if it sticks in Counter Strike, you can only imagine what kind of problems it has with Warcraft III, UT23K and other high end games. On my particular model, the left click button stopped working. The mouse wheel is easily jammed. Not worth the trouble. Go for a logitech
I have had this monitor for seven months and the screen image has totally faded. I can't see even black words on the screen. I am having to ship the monitor to California at my own expense. I am very disappointed with this product.
These wipes are horrible. My powerbook had more streaks than you can imagine. Buy the Monster Brand Screen cleaner instead, It is awesome.
Ok, so it's not the worst book ever written (that coveted award goes to Martin Amis' &quot;The Information&quot;) but it comes pretty darn close. At 300 pages in, I kept thinking that the book would surely start soon, after all this was Donna Tartt, it had to turn out to be great in the end right? Wrong. After 400+ pages I knew it was never going to amount to anything other than a high school student's attempt at Carl Hiaasen gone badly awry. Not only were the characters utterly unlikeable, many seemed to exist for no other reason than to... well exist. This is tosh of the higest order. No plot, no &quot;journey&quot; to follow, no wit and no fun.Ms Tartt, I hear there are vacancies at Burger King.
It does the conversion but no software to make it work for my joystick. Waste of money, just go buy an up to date peripheral (joystick/gamepad)
This voice recorder is not good, quality of recording is very poor
so they say they're linux compatible, but the driver is twitchy at best.
I received this speaker in mid January 2012. At first I thought it was great. I am not an audiophile but the sound was fine for me to listen to music or podcasts from my iphone at home and from my research there were no comparable options at this price point. I only wish I had paid more attention to the 65 (now 66) 1 star reviews. A couple of months later I turned on my speakers to find that the volume was going at full blast but the volume control was unresponsive. Now I have speakers that work (sort of) but are useless due to the volume issue. And of course I missed to return window. :-(I recommend the JBL On Stage IIIP Portable Speaker Dock for iPod and iPhone - which I also own. It costs more but you get quality that saves you money in the long run.
I bought the d50 a few days before Christmas and started shooting immediately and am moderately pleased with it. After reading over 100 of the reviews, I believe now my camera might be faulty. In some of the preset modes the button is not reactive as it should be b/c there's about a 3/4 to 1 second delay...and only occasionally.MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT is about the built-in flash......it fires off but in the picture doesn't show any trace of a flash. The flash is firing 100% of the time (I think) it's supposed to. About 60% of the time, the picture that is taken when the flash is firing shows zero indication that there was even a flash involved. I have checked all of the settings, done both a hard reset (twice) and several soft resets to no avail. I know about the different flash settings for slow and rear and curtains and such but all settings I try do not change anything. This "phenomena" is not confined to one or two settings; this problem occurs on every auto setting a flash can fire in. I think it might be a timing problem internally somehow.I think if I can get these two problems squared away, I will definitely be one of the over 100 satisfied owners of the D50.Feel free to comment if you think there is something I can try to fix these problems.
Cheap is not always better. If you like toner to cover the inside of the packaging or your hands when pulling this company product out then you will like, but if you like the wrong product and a defective item look no further.
i bought this in march and by july it quit working....will never by another one of this brans...should have stuck with the brands i know. Have had polorid portable dvd player now for 2 years and NO problems at all.
First I love the look of this monitor, and using it at the default resolution of 1920 x 1200 is great.However, anyone wanting to connect this monitor to a pc and play games should not purchase it. Although Apple states it is pc compatible, it is not fully integrated in ATI and NVidia drivers. Apple limits the resolutions the pc can display by including only a few resolution in its "EDID". The EDID is the info the monitor sends to the pc to tell it what kind it is and what resolution it will support. My current ATI driver works fine; it overrides the EDID and lets me have a variety of options to run all games at the many VESA approved lower resolutions and at full screen. However, with my new Nvida rig, the driver will only allow the resolutions that Apples EDID states are acceptable. Disaster.This is not the case with other 23 LCDs (HP,Samsung,etc.) Its an issue only with Apple, and as of yet, Apple does not even want to admit that is a limited pc compatability. Please search pc and apple forums for this issue if you still plan to purchase. Just know what you are getting into. I didn't!
I bought this camera two months ago. The pictures are a good quality...except the battery life is horrible. It will only take one set of pictures ( 4 or 5) before the battery goes DEAD. I have contacted Kodak about this problem and their solutions to it are to have it serviced by their representitives. I paid OVER ($$$) for the camers and docking station.....and it has to be fixed???? It also claims that leaving the camera in the docking staion charges the batteries....WRONG.....their technical people said that it actually drains the battery if left in there too long. Well, what good is it???? When the battery goes dead...it will not trasfer pictures through the docking station. All in all it is poor quality with horrible customer service. Try another company for quality.
I purchased the DIR-615 in dec of 08. Got it set up with out much of a hassle. I Connected my iPOD TOUCH with no problem. This is where the problems started. I tried to hook up my Tivo to the wireless network, it was a nightmare. I was on the phone with tech support for hours(tivo&D-link). I finally started reading some threads and figured out that tivo sometimes has aproblem with WPA encryption. After a few days I got it to connect. Everything was fine after that with a few dropped connections here and there nothing a reboot would not fix. I recently got a 2nd Tivo, and tried to hook it up to the network. This is where the wheels came off. Again could not hook up to network. I tried everything, reboots, changing ssid, passwords, nothing worked. Then I hit the reset button, Disaster. I could not hook up to the internet after that at all. I cannot get the default settings back now. Replaced modem, got internet back up for a while. Now nothing. This is a terrible router. This has given me only problems. I am buying a linksys.
There was a bad connection in the one I received causing the sound to be slightly garbled at times as well as an occasional dropout of the video signal. I'm sure this isn't normal or their overall rating would be much lower, but returning defective items is enough of a pain that will try a second brand next time.
the handle assembly is flimsy and unstable. i pushed the mower several times for short distances across a well maintained bermuda lawn with the blade set to only trim the top of the grass. the handle wobbled and torqued
When storing CD/DVD's using these cases, the length causes unbalanced look in the storage unit. Since most of the case are slightly longer. In some storage units they sink in too much making it more difficult to retrieve from its slot.Also, when trying to label the binding you need extra tape to make sure the label stays on.I doubt that I would buy these again.
I love Creative products and have always used their sound cards in my computers - never a problem and only superb sound. Enter the Audigy Mp3. Running a clean install of both Windows XP Home and Audigy...and it has been one problem after the other. Purchased specifically for Mp3 ripping, I've only been successful in doing so one time! Most recent patches and drivers installed, it still doesn't work correctly. Creative has been no/no help and keeps kicking out canned responses to my service requests. If I can sell it to someone I will, and go back to my good old SB LIVE!
Both TVs had stick pixels you could clearly see during dark passages (small green pixel lights). Returned both to Target and ordered a Toshiba.
The mouse worked fine, except a little jumpy for my taste, for about two weeks and then stopped working entirely. I changed the battery and still couldn't get it to work. I called Microsoft and asked to return it, rather than replace it, because I had originally purchased it mistakenly thinking it was a Bluetooth mouse. They were polite and understanding over the phone and assured me I would get my money back.
I'm pretty particular about having clean records, and when I use this brush I find it very inadequate. As others have reported, it will scratch the surface of your record! This may not be an audible type scratch, but I'm not sure about that. The way to view it scratching is to slide it onto a portion of the record near the center where there are no groves....... Under normal use I've watched with a flash light to see if I'm picking up anything....... and unless it is laying on the surface of the record it's not coming off. On another turntable I use an old ESL dust arm that is far more successful in aiding in keeping the surface as clean as possible while playing. Unfortunately that dust arm is no where to be found these days...... but there is a new type that is similar available on the internet that I will try out soon.
The sound from the nicely sized, small unit was great but the OpenMg software would not work for me on a Pentium 4 with XP Home. Spent over an hour on the phone with Sony tech support and still not fixed. Gave up on it and returned the unit.
we received sealed package in a normal conditions without damage, it looks normal but works only one side, if you have problem with one ear than it's a good product,
Pros: This case holds a lot of CDs for a great price. The outer material is substantial and protects the CDs/DVDs well. The inner CD holders are sufficient, but flimsy compared to other cases I've had such as those from Case Logic.Cons: The most serious flaw of this case is, unexpectedly, the smell. The plastic reeks like an organic chemistry laboratory. Even after a week out of its original packaging, the case gave the room an unpleasant odor. I shudder to think about the smell / working conditions of the factory in which these cases are made.
I have had this piece of junk for not 2 hours now and I have already demanded for my money back. (I bought it directly from the Manufacturer) I'm using this device with an AppleDesign Keyboard and Apple ADB Mouse II. They work, but upon waking from sleep the mouse speed is turned up WAY to high. Just a little movement will make the mouse fly across the screen. In order to fix the ridiculous problem, I have to unplug and re-plug the device. I'm using an iMac G3 450 and sometimes when I try to put the computer to sleep, I get a message that darkens the screen and in 10 different languages, tells me to restart. And they claim that the Power Key on the ADB keyboards will work...they don't! I can press it millions of times, but the computer will not turn on.Buying this product was a mistake and I have no intention of keeping it.
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.
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.
I purchased this recorder to take to a writer's seminar in February 2005 in which I hoped to record the speaker instead of taking notes by hand. The recorder picked up every noise near me - my legs crossing, feet shuffling, the lady next to me coughing - it is so sensitive that it picked up so much next-to-me noise that the speaker's voice was inaudible (she was only 4 rows away in a small room).I also tried using the recorder on my own dictation, and it was audible, but with a lot of background noise again. I'm not super picky about products, but really am disappointed with this one.
Seems like QC is a lost art these days. Although we bought the AL iPod system for its compact design and sound quality, our pleasure was short lived. The thing just stopped working after just a few plays. The light comes on, but no sound comes out. AVOID! AVOID! There's no excuse for new things not working.
This products are worthless and a sure source of wastage. The light from the device could not even illuminate the keyboard, neither is its flexible support body strong enough to support its already light weight lighting point. How did this make it to amazon. Look for an alternative. Worse more, the seller is the most unresponsive I have ever known on amazon. This type of malicious sellers on amazon needed to be weeded off by amazon. What a pity!
i needed this cable for the x-540 speakers, so i bought this extension based on the good reviews is getting. only to find out is really low quality, the cables itself doesn't look strong but i didn't really care and connected my speakers with it, when i played my music, i found out the speakers only played halfway-loud comparable to when using it with out the extensions. i'm very disappointed , its not worth your time to return it.
I lost the cap after 3 months. Now the drive does not work any more beause water gets into it. Other than that, its price is very competitive. From now on, I'll buy capless USB flash drives only.
Not enough sound. My laptop speakers are better. I wouldn't buy it!
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.
What a nightmare of a product. Not only is it bulky, but it is a horrible product to use on CDS/DVDS with light scratches. Made it worse, after following the instructions so carefully!(...)I should have settled for a measly dial cleanup kit. :( :(Negative stars all the way!
I ordered 2 of these items and none of them works. Only one side works in both of them and I am really frustrated.
Please note that the LCD display can only be used to check camara settings and play back images. You can not use the LCD display as a view finder. In other words you can not frame your pictures using the LCD display. This is a mayor inconvenience for those of us that use the LCD display to compose the pictures.In my opinion there is no need to have such a large LCD for changing camera settings. This feature waists battery power.
The worst laptop. Every now and then, there is something wrong. Plus it's very slow and gets too hot.Like a month after I bought it, I had to send it it cuz something wasn't working. It came back scratched! Then something else. I have it for 2 yrs and half, and it is definitely not worth the money. I have waste so much time trying to figure out and fixing it. Now it won't connect to my external monitor.HP chat will help you but there is a limit. Sometimes they don't even know what they are doing.
Died after 11 months of service :(didn't expect that for today's electronic products.
I bought these earphones for my mp3 player. I just have one question. Where's the bass? The bass is pretty much nonexistent. The crummy earphones that came with my mp3 were a lot better than these. Awesome design but without the sound, it's just an expensive paperweight. Not recommended at all.
I bought this product to use in my Ford Ranger. Oh my God what a mistake. First of all I had to crank the volume almost all the way up in order to be able to listen to my IPOD and also the swivel is a pain in the butt every time I would take a curve it would disconnect itself turning on the radio which would almost make my ears bleed since I had to set up at such high volume. I do not recommend this product at all. I'm sorry.
Does not work well with 64bit system, and the company does not give support. Keeps crashing the computer, Known problem with no fixes.
I am very very angry with this CF card that I received from Amazon as a gift . We had a wonderful travel after I got this new CF card. I took lots of pictures and video clips for the journey. But the saddest thing happened toward the end of the journey. The card does not work anymore. We lost all the pictures and clips. It almost ruined our wonderful travel. I tried every possible way to recover the photoes in the card. I borrowed CF card reader and use my friends DC to read the card. But this card can't be read any more.We are very very angry with the product. We tried Viking's technical service online. But they don't answer your questions.Viking is a liar who never cares about coustomers. They can't do anything about it. They can't even have the facility to recover the photoes. They can't or they are not willing to? I think it's the latter. A memory card company doesn't know how to read their card? What a big joke. Neither I nor my friends will ever buy Viking's product any more.
Extremely thin, very flimsy cable that was DOA upon arrival. I don't know how you can screw up a simple cable connector, but it was done. Avoid if possible.
I had the same problem - lock "magically" reset itself and the combination I had been using for 1 year no longer worked. Fortunately, I was able to cut it off in 3 minutes with a hacksaw. Unfortunately, I am out $10 for the hacksaw and $30 for the lock. Here are the instructions for cutting the lock off that Targus doesn't post on the website, but will email to you:Obtain a hacksaw from a hardware store or similar location. Make sure that it has a high-speed metal cutting blade. After stabilizing the tail of the DEFCON CL in a vise, saw through the head. Do not try to saw the teeth of the DEFCON CL, it is much easier to begin sawing at the gap next to the cable attachment ring. After sawing all the way through, you will be able to take apart DEFCON CL and remove it from the notebook. This should take an average of 10 minutes.
This laptop riser might be good for lightweight laptops but it could not handle my heavy Lenovo. The flimsy plastic would not hold my laptop up to the highest level. The front plastic piece is not sturdy either. Overall, it's a very cheap product. Do not buy this if you have a heavy laptop.
My dad got me one of these for Christmas a few years back.I really enjoyed using it to keep me from getting lost on new trails using date provided by others and entered into the GPS.I also enjoyed using it to bookmark springs, campsites and other info on trails I hiked a lot.The problem was the screen died in less than a year.Magellans customer service is in India or some other country and it was obvious that the lady who was serving me could only understand a few words.I gave them MY CC number and sent the unit to TX per their instructions.Then I got an email saying my CC info was rejected. I attempted to call customer service 3 times to straighten it out. I did it at lunch because usually it took me an average of 45 minutes to connect. All 3 times the 3 difft people I talked to seemed unable to understand what I was saying.Finally in frustration I emailed the company explaining the problem and asked them to please put me in touch with someone who could help me. No response.I would have thought they could have looked my repair auth # up on the screen and let me know what the problem was. After my third time calling I got the unit back saying they needed my info so I tossed it in the trash in frustration.I would never buy one of these new again. I might buy a USED one for a price where you could throw it away if it died but the customer service poisioned me on buying another new one.Another downside is since there is no cable to download your bookmarks to a computer I lost all of the bookmarks I had not written down with pencil and paper when the unit died.
This device has a major design flaw and does not prevent thieves from cutting it up. I used this poorly designed lock on my macbook pro and the thief was still able to destroy the lock with a cutter. Mind you, the lock portion was destroyed, not the cable. The thief was able to yank out enough of a crease located between my laptop hole and the combo lock itself for his metal cutter to easily break its clippers. Basically this device provides a false sense of security when contends to a thief with formidably-equipped metal cutter.
Ordered the 4000 points, received a 512MG memory unit for XBOXIt was a Christmas present.I am really upset.
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
DO NOT BUY THIS!!! I used it for two weeks and one day when I put it in my stereo system it broke the stereo! My stereo started making a weird noise and wouldn't stop, even when I turned my car off. I took it in to a car audio shop and they told me it was the adapter that broke the system. I spent $100 for them to take apart the stereo and disable the cassette part so the noise would stop.
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 have had this mouse for 2 years. From the start it has been reluctant to switch on. This won't bother you if a desktop user, but having a laptop, it has finally become intolerable for me. The on/off switch is located under the mouse; when transporting the laptop, you remove the USB dongle and slot it under the mouse for storage; this switches the mouse off. Unfortunately, when you remove the USB dongle from the mouse (placing the dongle into your laptop port) the mouse remains off. I have tried remedies such as replacing battery, warming the battery with body heat, warming the mouse, flicking the on/off switch. All work with varying degrees of success. This weekend has been the last straw as it has taken me 3 days of jiggling, till finally it came back to life.
I was initially impressed with the sound quality, but after a couple of days, it started making static noises. It would do it almost constantly when my ipod was in it, but it would also occasionally make the noises even without the ipod. Sometimes it would be a constant static noise, and others it would be occasional, but that occasional static noise was very loud. I had the correct adapter in it, so I know that wasn't the issue. A few weeks later, it would every now and then not play my music. I could hear it through my ipod, but not through the speakers. Now, a couple of months after my purchase, all it will do is charge my ipod. I cannot get any sound (except for the static) to come out of it at all.
My 160G Ipod Classic would not dock into the unit. I tried all of the docking adapters but none would work. If I held the IPOD I could listen to music over the speakers, of course that isn't practical. To top it off I had to pay the freight to return the product. The cost of shipping was one third the cost of the docking station.
I bought this for use in my car with an MP3 CD player and had nothing but problems.First off, the DC power output that they claim you can use to plug your CD player into, that way you don't have to have two things plugged into the car's DC output, is just about useless. It didn't provide enough power for my CD player.Second, the plug that goes into your car's cigarette lighter DC power port is very cheaply made. It gets in the way of things, and doesn't stay plugged in. Many times when I would hit big bumps on the road, it would become loose and lose contact, causing the device to lose power and turn off.Third, when the music that you're listening to is somewhat loud, there is distortion and static.But by far the worst problem I had is the frequency drifting. This product is just plain dangerous to use in a car, because every 5 minutes or so the frequency drifts, meaning that you have to adjust the dial to get it to transmit at the right frequency. And the dial is extremely sensitive so it's a real pain to try to find the right setting on the dial. The drifting is worse when the temperature is changing, I gave up on trying to use this until my car completely warmed up after being out in the cold all day, because I'd have to adjust the dial every 30 seconds or so until it warmed up.I bought the iRock 400 FM and that works much better, I would recommend buying that instead of this.
This is probably the fifth cartridge I have replaced and the only one not to work perfectly.This one would produce good quality single pages but incomplete printing of multi-page documents.Amazon was quick to send a replacement after I contacted them but, sent the wrong cartridge.
This cable is thin, the connection is flimsy and cheap, and to boot, it didn't even work when I got it!
Bought this lens back in February 2006. I am an hobbyist photographer and used this lens often. I take care of my equipment, everything is kept clean and in a Canon backpack case.A couple months ago it started to get noisy when zooming. Now it will not zoom at all. At the time I paid 80$ for the lens, it would cost me 100$ to have the lens fixed. I have 2 other lenses that I got around the same time, a Canon and a Tamron that are still working.Have heard from others that Sigma's have lost their build quality, will not buy another Sigma lens.
I bought this CD Player in both the yellow and the blue for my daughters, and both are a piece of junk. Oh, they work o.k. if you are sitting still and holding the jack for the ear phone in just the right spot. But I have borrowed both of them for my evening walks and they suck. Any movement at all make the CD skip. I don't know about most people but if I'm sitting at home I play my CD on my stereoor computer. It's when I'm out walking or shopping that I use a discman. The only upside to this is that if the kids break or lose them it won't be any big loss for the price or quality.
I remember the early days of home wireless networking when the SMC Barricade was rated as one of the top performing wireless routers, smoking any Linksys products that existed. This was many years ago.Recently I started working out of the home office and needed a new wireless router. Purchased the D-Link 615 Hardware Version C as it seemed like a great deal.This router is a complete piece of wasted electronic circuitry. Unbelievable garbage. At first I had upload speed problems....no big deal. A firmware update from D-Link fixed it. Then my Dell laptop would constantly lose the wireless connection while my Mac Pro would not so I figured it was the laptop and hard wired it in. Now after not even owning the router for a year, all three computers lose Internet connectivity. Even if hard wired into the router. I couldn't believe it. Hopped online and checked out reviews like I should have done and went to the store to get at Linksys E3000 from Cisco. Ah....what a difference. Setup much easier. Features are way better.I'll never purchase D-Link product again. The tech at my local retail place confirmed that current D-Link products are not all up to par.It's like going to the top of the Sears Tower and dropping your money off the edge. Don't do it!
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.
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 this product to try and save a little money but found that it was a wash. I first bought one on craigslist and it didn't work. Then I though that maybe someone sold me a bad modem and bought one on Amazon. I work but was too much of a hard time to get it to work. I found that my carrier didn't recognize the modem and had to call and sit on the phone while they configure it for their network. After getting knocked of tones of times I gave up and bought the surfboardGO WITH THE SURF. AND SAVE YOURSELF SOME TIME AND TROUBLE.
I've purchased and returned three laserjet 1300's due to crooked print. The text rises about 1/8&quot; from left to right. This is not acceptable. Unless I purchased three lemons, I'd recommend not purchasing this product.
It will not display a signal when you turn it on. You have to turn it off and then on again to see anything. I tried to remedy this through Sony.Their on-line and phone technical support was spotty. The on-line support automaticlly sends out a reply w/o a person reading it. I received a totally irrelevant response and complained.They apologized saying their artifical stupidity did not send a helpful reply. The 1st human e-mail response did not solve the problem. The 2nd human response said, "Please note that the Sony KD-30XS955 is designed in such a way that, in order to turn on the television and view the programs, you need to press the POWER button on the front panel of the television and then press the POWER button on the supplied Remote Commander."That's stupid. Allowing electricity through the switch via front panel button or remote makes no difference to the TV. Also, by pressing the front panel button to turn it on and then pressing the power button on the remote, the TV turns OFF. What's the point of that? Last, the owner's manual does not say to do this nor that it is designed this way. This tech needs re-training.After 2 more respones, they turned me over to phone support. The phone tech honestly tried several ideas to isolate the problem and troubleshoot it. In the end, he told me the fault was not the TV but my aerial antenna. I disagree.I get my HD signal over the air. A 2nd analog TV, RCA, gets the signal all the time, every time on power up. This Sony is replacing another analog RCA that never had a problem getting a signal from the same antenna either.In closing, I spent over US$1000 for a device that ONLY works by turning it on-off-on.
this is a smaller, more compact tripod than i was used to. i like it because it travels better but, fully extended its not as tall as my old dolica. i reach for the sunpak every time though.***Update****Just tossed it - the extension holders started breaking and the tripod is kind of worthless after that
If you ever need to take indoor shots in succession, DO NOT buy this camera. I loved my last Canon and went with this one which was newer, but in the same series. The recharge time for the flash is terrible between 7 & 15 seconds and really makes a difference when you're trying to capture the perfect shot. The reason seems to be that this model only uses 2 batteries. The A620 is entirely worth the extra $100 since it has 4 batteries and the fold out screen.
As so many other readers I was trapped into buying this book because I so much liked Tartt's first novel, the Secret History. Having reached page 163, I decided to quit. Life is too short to waste on boring and pretentious books such as this one. But wasn't I missing something? And who killed Robin? After reading the reviews, I feel relieved. I understand there is nothing to wait for. Thank you reviewers!! You saved me from many hours of additional boredom.
This product is horrendous! The software constantly freezes up, forcing me to reboot and the scanning head gets stuck on the glass. I had to pry open the top half of the scanner and rest it on the bottom to get it to scan at all. Do not buy this product!
Having tried several FM transmitting products, I discovered the Xtreme Mac APN-10 Airplay Boost is only a marginal performer. This technology is never going to be great, but it's difficult to rate this product as "good". The design is clever, however the external antenna feels cheap & flimsy. The design matched the asthetics of the ipod nano very well. There is literally no setup. Just snap it onto the bottom of your ipod and it's ready to use. My transmitter arrived with one of the 3 navigational buttons not functioning, and I suspect quality control may be an issue with this device. Obtaining warranty service for this product is cost prohibitive. Most customers would opt to purchase another unit rather than jumping through the hoops to have it repaired.
After 3 months of use, this computer case is turning out to be not very durable. The stitching on the shoulder strap started coming apart, and I had to replace with one from an old computer case that I had.The other negative is that the nylon material is not very thick or strong, so the case would sag unless it's full. You need the contents to hold the bag in shape instead of the other way around. Paperwork would come out curled or wrinkled at the corners.I liked the bag at the beginning as it was able to carry a 17" laptop with room to spare and it looked nice for the price, but unfortunately it didn't stay that way for long.
I was completely prepared to give this tripod a five-star review. It's lightweight but sturdy, easy to assemble and disassemble, and very adjustable. I used it to tape a church service and sat it next to me in the pew with its legs retracted, like a short tripod, and it was wonderful. It's also nicely finished, and when you collapse the tripod and tighten its knobs, it stays together and doesn't flop around while you're toting it.Unfortunately, that evening I had trouble docking our new Sony camcorder, and when I looked at the bottom of the camcorder, I saw that the stabilizing pin from the tripod quick release had broken off in the camera! To my great relief, I was able to pull out the pin with no trouble, but the angst factor was pretty high there for a couple of minutes. I was very careful attaching and removing the camera from the tripod, so this is not "consumer error." (I can't keep the quick-release plate permanently attached because then I can't dock the camcorder... bad on Sony there...but still.)Your mileage may vary, but this tripod is going back to Amazon, and I'll be shopping for another brand.
It was surely easy to set-up, but hardly worked with both my PC and my roomie's. We tried to figure out what was wrong, but the thin handbook has little troubleshooting tips. We've already returned this product and will try another brand's router instead.
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 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.
Died after 3 months of use. When customer service was called they said I did not register the product, which I did. They said I had to prove to them that I registered the product. His name was John and he was very rude. When I asked for a manager he put me on indefinite hold. Do not buy products from this company as they are very cheap and they will not honor their Lifetime Warranty as they conveniently cannot find your registration.
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 :)
Bought one about a year ago and it went bad within a year....the second cable worked for a week and now doesn't work....Very pour quality...
First, a little background. I am an experienced computer user. I know a lot about programming, software, and peripherals and would consider myself an advanced user of most PC applications. So I am writing this review from a position of some knowledge. I only say this because it can sometimes be difficult, when reading a bad review, to discern the bad users from the bad products. And, I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that what I am reviewing today is a BAD PRODUCT.My setup is fairly simple. I am running a Windows ME box with limited desktop space. So I needed a keyboard/touchpad combination that was small and thin. So this item seemed to fit the bill perfectly. If only it had worked...First of all, the keyboard is a flimsy piece of junk. It is extremely light - which could be looked at as a positive - but to me, it just has a junky feel. Second, it comes with no software whatsoever. So all of the quirkiness which I am about to describe cannot be fixed at all. Third, and most importantly, it does not work. In short, I hooked up the keyboard and the pointer started jumping all over the screen. Now, I know that some touchpads can react to movement over the pad without actually touching it. So I stepped back from the computer and just watched the show. The pointer moved and clicked all over the screen. After just a few minutes it had done everything from opening programs to closing and opening random windows - it was absolutely insane. If a computer can be possesed, this is what it would look like. And it never got any better once you actually touched the pad. It would react to your movements, but still intermittently jump off on its own. In short, this item is completely unusable.Now, normally, I would go to the software and adjust the settings through the driver. But, alas - no software and no driver. So, back in the box it went and back off into Amazon's inventory for some other poor unsuspecting soul to purchase. And that is exactly what I want to avoid.So, please, I beg of anyone reading this review: LOOK ELSEWHERE. Do not let companies like Adesso get away with putting products like this out on the market. It is garbage and does not deserve to be in your home.Thanks for listening. I really hope that you do...
Worked good with the following shortfalls:1. Will only read Class 2 SD cards and lower which are small and obsolete.2. Only shows the first 6 letters of any files, albums, titles so you have to guess.3. USB has to be unplugged and plugged back in to read after unit has ben turned off.4. Takes forever to read files in SD or USB.Worked fine for two months and now there is no sound. Almost impossible to get a live human being when you call Pyle.Returning the unit for repair and have to include $15.00 for shipping.Would advise you to spend a little more money and get a dependable stereo.
IVE HAD GOOD SEVICE FROM AMAZON.COM TILL NOW JAN.7 7:53PM CST.I WAS PROMISED I WOULD HAVE MY PSC-50 BY TODAY STILL NO PRODUCT.WHEN I FIND OUT WHOM IT WAS COMING FROM I WILL UPDATE THIS REVIEW TO LET YOU KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM SO YOU CAN BE CAUTIOUS OF THEM.SAD TO BE WRITING THIS REVIEW.ORDER WAS PLACED ON DEC. 25.I KNOW TIME IS ALLOWED FOR THE HOLIDAYS BUT GIVE ME A BREAK. NOW I WAS TOLD TO WAIT TILL JAN.11.BULL HOCKEY.I FINALLY GOT MY CASE OM JAN.10.THREE DAYS AFTER MY ESTAMATED DELIVERY.ITS WHAT I EXPECTED FROM A GLOVE FIT CASE WITH NO PADDING.MY CANON S500 FIT PERFECTLY. I LIKE THE BELT LOOP INSTEAD OF A CLIP LIKE A PAGER BECAUSE IVE HAD PAGERS FALL OFF & BREAK.I SEE AMAZON DESNT CARRY THIS PRODUCT ANYMORE.YOU HAVE TO GET SOME WHERE ELSE.
It has been stated over and over again. These headphones are great for the first couple months (this accounts for the great reviews) but the rubber around the wire WILL start to come off right after your 3 month warranty runs out. Its strange but true.Once again, RUBBER DISINTEGRATES AFTER 3 MONTHS.Read the reviews...it happens on both white and black. I have the black. The rubber is broke in 6 different spots and sticky. Unfortunately, Sony is not putting out a "support alert" on this product because they have not received enough calls on it from owners that have had this fail *within the 3 month warranty period*.
Installation was not a breeze. I had to call support who recommended I didn't use the Belkin wireless utility. Support was friendly but there was definitely a language barrier that didn't make things any easier. We did eventually get it to work on my Dell running XP Home ed.I would have given this more stars if the only problem was the installation. The big gripe is that it would drop my network connection constantly and sometimes was unable to find my wireless network even though the wireless router was less than 15 feet away in the same room. The connection never dropped on any other devices. It also caused my PC to crash periodically.After all the trouble with Belkin, I gave up on it. I installed a wireless network card (in the same price range as this) and presto, my computer is humming along quite nicely. For the record, I did call support a few times before giving up on it. I got everything from, "you probably have a virus" to "you need a new wireless router". They never admitted there was a problem with the device.
I figured this product would be good considering monster is a solid company, however, every station that I was able to hear my music (Zune), there was static, even subtle static was enough to make it not worth the money. I got a cheaper Belkin product and it was much better, I found at least one station that gives basically no static. So just get that instead of this for 1/3rd the price. I live near a major city and that may have caused some of the static, but the Belkin gets me almost none so it must be the product.
The pen claims to have three functions: ink pen, .07 mm pencil, and a stylus; however there is no way to choose which one you want. There is no switch and the barrel does not rotate so it's "luck of the click". Additionally, it has an "old school" stylus and does not work on any of the newer gadgets I now own (i.e. nook, I- pad, etc). It is basically useless to me.
I am sad to say my wife and I fell victim to the sales pitch at Best Buy and purchased this LG unit. For the first five to six months it worked well. The upconverting to near HD quality on standard DVDs is great.However, after the unit was six months old it began to have problems reading DVDs....any DVDs: Brand new, movies, blanks, previously recorded discs, etc. Well, we called the Best Buy we purchased the unit from. Of course they were no help AT ALL. They said, "Sorry, it's been over 3 months since you guys bought it, we can't help you."My next step was to call LG directly. The LG "customer no-service" tech said since the unit is more than six months from the purchase date they will only warranty parts, no labor. So now my situation is essentially that I paid appx $300 for a fancy VCR player!!The worst part is that LG is making me mail it back to them (yes, I have to pick up the mailing charges), AND PAY A $69 "LABOR" FEE, just to see if they can even fix this unit.Six months and it's dead.When the "customer no-service" tech asked if he could help me in any other way than what I have described above, I simply said, "Well why don't you invent a time machine so that I can go back and prevent myself from dropping $300 on this load of @#!t."So I'm taking my cause to the web, to prevent any more poor souls from buying this fancy looking terd.
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.
Not only is the idea of having a DVD player and VCR bundled in one neat package space-saving, but it should also be money-saving. For the price of this Samsung DVD/VCR combo, though, you can buy a Samsung VCR and a DVD player seperately that are of higher quality. The Samsung VR8160 4 Head Hi-Fi VCR is praised by reviewers for its ease-of-use and great picture quality, while the VCR in this pack is considered simply subpar by most. Along with that, you can get the Samsung DVD-N501 Nuon DVD/HDCD Player, which is not only better than the faulty (understatement) DVD player in this package, but most other DVD players as well. It plays DVD's, CD's, MP3's, Nuon games, and has many more features. Walk away from this 'deal' and all other current VCR/DVD combos, because all you'll find are lower quality products for higher prices. See for yourself.
This little TV is "cute" but has very poor reception and picture quality. Spend a little more for a quality product!
What a piece of garbage. First of all, the volume is so bad that all the way turned up you can just hear it, not loud or even capable of being loud, second, the thing locks up so much, you'll spend more time removing the battery and resetting it than you will enjoy it, and third, the customer service is horrible,they are a bunch of rude people who think, people like being talked down to. my player stopped working within one year and after sending it back for repairs, they told me to buy another battery for $72 dollars are they would give me a 15% discount on a new one. why would I want to buy a new one in only one year. I am not normally so upset over any purchase but please take it from me, you'll be very sorry if you purchase this mp3 player.
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!
WD usually has one of the best products. But this external hard drive is lacking. It's cheap plastic, prone to breakage and most importantly it doe not work with a number of even high power computers. The power supply comes from the USB but it does not get enough power. SO you have to buy a Y connector and tie up TWO usb ports. Then you have to try to get the Y connector. I couldn't find one except from WD which was out of stock. Not what I expected from WD. I sent mine back.
The color on mine was washed out. Brightess control does not help. Video does not work with fourth gen Nano.
I expected an external drive and it is an internal drive. It will cost me a fortune to get it installed, so I won't use it.
This device ONLY supports a 10base-t network. I just bought this unit and might have to return it unless I can figure out a way to make it work.Odd that a unit that relies on the network to receive music would not support 100mb networks. The more bandwidth the better, I say. Not likely to sell into any business that has 100mb only. I'd consider this a mistake and one that I did not expect in a network appliance at this time in networking where practically everything supports 10/100 based networks.Surprised and not impressed with that limitation...Something that should be fixed in any future version...
Having worked with this keyboard, I find it frustrating. If it were as simple as plugging in the keyboard and going, that might be one thing, but the amount of work and figuring involved to set it up make it not worth it.As someone else remarked, if you already have a ZBoard, there's no reason not to get the specific WoW keyset, but if you don't ... WoW itself offers UI customisation capacities right out of the box that can do the same thing -- and there are free third-party addons and mods that expand those capacities dramatically. If you have enough knowhow of the game's UI mechanics to make this keyboard work for you, you have enough knowhow to remap your keys to provide yourself with the same benefits for no price at all -- without the hassle of working through hardware glitches and incompatibilities -- and do it much, much faster than it takes this product to ship.Save your time. Save your money. Save your frustration. Use the game's existing key mapping functions to do everything this board promises and more -- free.
Folks, these are great sounding speakers. They truly are. But these speakers are ALL digital and play TRUE digital sound. Even though they may sound great, these speakers only play 2.1 sound unless you have a DIRECT digital connection. Not even your Audigy 2 can play with all five channels going on here. Even if they are plugged into the D-IN on your Audigy 2, they will only play 2.1 sound, and no more. If you have an nForce motherboard such as the ASUS deluxe edition, then these speakers are great because on that specific motherboard you can play true-to-life digital sound, including direct Dolby Digital. The decoding on the Audigy 2 soundcard is way different. These speakers are meant generally for consoles and can only be used to the fullest on computers containing an ASUS Deluxe nForce2 motherboard. To those users out there: You are VERY lucky people. For the rest of us with KT400s or etc., you should go and buy an all-analog system or a digital speaker system made specifically for the Audigy 2 if you want digital. These are not the option.
When I pulled the cable out from my computer the silver metal casing from the tip was stuck in my PC. The pins from the cable were left exposed. I filled for a return immediately. Do yourself a favor and pay an extra 10 bucks for a better one. Plenty of other options here on amazon.
this service i thought would be great esspecially cause everything with codes seems pretty instant when it comes to getting the code, not with this service, i've never reviewed anything but i felt ripped off considering i just could of got the points on xbox live, this is a service i would AVOID
I purchased two of these units in December. This model seems to randomly stop routing traffic to the internet on random wireless attached computers (local network is fine). Three months later and numerous emails and phone calls to Netgear they sent me a replacement; SAME issues with the new model! Not all Netgear products are bad, this one is. Don't ever try to work with Netgear support, just not worth the stress.
This worked well for the application but the batteries just kept on dieing in the remote. If they had a larger remote with AAA batteries I would have given it a 4.
That about says it all - it broke within 6 months of purchase. I'm definitely not happy about that. Cyberhome charges for labor for any services after 3 months, so it might just be cheaper for me to get another player from a more reputed manufacturer (probably should've done that in the first place).I don't think I mistreated the player in any particular way. I did often pause DVDs mid-way and leave the player on. Not sure if this should've caused any damage.
After about a year E18 struck and camera is toast. Do a google search and type in "canon A70" and "e18" to understand the magnitude of the problem with this camera.
I read the other reviews and though this one was a good deal but actually not! Why? I used it during Christmas from 12/23-25. It shot for 38 photos and 6 video. then, it is out of battery! On the other hand, I used the original canon battery coming with the camera, it took 87 photos and 10 video from Dec 1 to Dec 16 before it showed out of battery. I am going to return it and go for a canon one even it is much more expensive! PS. my Canon camera is brand new, so as the original battery and this poor one!
Don't buy these. The treble will blow your ear drums out. No bass to speak of. I'm out $40. Everyone looking for a good set should keep on looking. The ear-buds that came with the I-Pod sound better.
My first CX4600 crapped out three months after I bought it. After going through the usual hurdles of tech support/customer service, I was sent a replacement. The replacement was of shoddy quality but it worked...for a while. Five months after I got the replacement, I tried to print only to find the printer control panel lit up like a Christmas tree. "Some parts in your printer are at the end of their service lives." The replacement didn't even last through it's first set of ink cartridges. (And at $65 a set I suppose I should be grateful for that.) This stupid thing is going in the garbage as soon I as I'm finished with this review, which is exactly where my opinion of Epson is. I'll never buy from them again.Oh, one more thing. If you do end up being cursed with this stupid printer, make a copy of the software installation CD. If you lose it, you can't download the software from the Epson site. The only way you can get it is by giving Epson $10 for a replacement. And that is not at all evident from the web site--you have to talk to tech support first to find out.
I spent a fortune on this remote and the damn thing never works.I cant get the things to upload...I cant get the website to work...If I do... the stupid REMOTE doesnt work.(and no its not just me- the TV setup guy couldnt get it to work either. DONT BUY IT!)
This drive has very few pros and cons. For a positive aspect, it is small and light. For a negative aspect... it doesn't work. At least not for me. It was able to read four or five CDs, but nothing since. I've tried at least another dozen, and there's always an error message saying Windows can't read from the disc, or that there IS no CD in the drive. Same with DVDs many times. It's unreliable and usually doesn't work at all. I could probably return it, but I've already ordered another model that will (hopefully) actually do what it's supposed to.
I purchased one of these door stops in MAY! I have payed for shipping to send it back to Toshiba under warranty. The device would not remember its programming. The original unit had bad memory. The new unit I got in JULY, has the same problem. DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE!!!
There is a serious design problem with these units. I had mine for about a year and only used it a couple of times, as it was in a vacation home. It will not read any DVD's. All I get is a spinning disc icon on the TV. This is a piece of junk! Do not waste your money. Oh, I forgot to mention that there are no LG authorized service dealers in the area and their central repair service center will not work on them if you do not have your original receipt. Again, I say -- this is a piece of junk and do not buy it!!
I installed and uninstalled the software twice since the software slow down the computer, which is currently a top of the line machine. Left click some times doesn't work and for desktop icon, you need to double click. The wheel will stop working after a while for IE. I have to drag the bar scroll bar and some time even that won't work since left click doesn't work. Before installing and after uninstalling the software, things go back to normal. The second installation is the new version of their software.
I tried to use this hub on my iMac (G4, running OSX 10.3.9) which is clearly within the recommended hardware. It does not work....When I plug a device into the hub, it is not detected. I have looked for updated drivers from both Apple and D-Link, I have the most current drivers and it still does not work.I tried several USB devices(iPod, printer, keyboard, mouse...) none showed up in Finder. However, when I use the low level hardware utility, I can see the hub is detected and the end device ID's are read back. When I plug these devices directly into the same port on the iMac, they work fine.So, if you have an iMac like mine, you may want to consider a different hub.
Tried to install the extender as the directions state for WEP. Simply would not work. Performance on the network dropped to limited instead of getting better. I would not purchase this product. Poor documetation. Tech support barely speaks English. Responds inadequately to email. This is not my first problem with a Linksys product. They can and should do better.
Replay TV has the worst customer support poossible. When I have been lucky enough to reach a human it has involved waiting upwards of 4 hours on hold. Other times, the phone simply informs you that there are too many customers calling, and then promptly hangs up on you. They have even lost the UPC code I sent in to receive the rebate.The final straw came when I had my wallet stolen, and asked Replay TV not to cancel my monthly service while I waited for a replacement card. They told me that it simply wasn't possible to mantain my service while I waited for a new card, but that they would rebate the...cancellation fee they intended to levy on my account. Since I am still waiting for the rebate (3 months later) I refused their kind request.So please, please, please, save yourself the aggravation and but TiVo instead,
I ordered two of these cables at the same time I ordered my Sony TV. I received the TV on a Friday, but no cables, and needed the cables to complete the setup. Guess what, no setup over the weekend. Also, the tracking number for the shipment was supplied to me via Amazon email message. My understanding is that UPS picks up the package, and delivers it to the US postal service for shipment. The tracking number was not in either system through the whole time it was in transit. I sent an email to the shipper through Amazon asking for assistance (Amazon sent me a confirmation of my sent message), and I never received a reply from the shipper. It was poor performance all the way around. I think that there is no excuse for this substandard performance considering the high tech communication environment that we now have in the electronic business marketplace.
I bought a $750 paper weight. After returning the first unit I bought, I turned the second unit on for a third time when I got an E04 error. I called tech support and they had me update the firmware. That did not help. At this point in time, the tech said there was nothing else he could do and that I had a big paper weight. That was it. Oh he did mention that I could restore my data by sending it to a data recovery firm. I have purchased many computer related products over the last 15 years and have worked with many more -- I work in the industry -- but I have never been so dissatisfied with a product as I have with this unit. Not to mention their unwillingness to help.
Epson discontinued it's 1680 scanner and this seemed to be it's replacement. I'm not sure if the one I received was broken, but it stalled for 1 minute to "warm up" every time you changed between reflective to transmissive scan methods. The 1680 did not do this.Maybe I'm in the minority, but my normal usage is to scan a document, then 1 or more associated transmissive images. This was a show stopper for me, so back it went.
even if it is a cheap buy, it just doesn't work! try several time without success. My TV box which is in a cabinet is then useless without opening its doors
This program disallows you to right click and perform basic computer operations. Sound Edit 16 for Mac OS 9 was more useful than this program will ever hope to be. That's very sad. Stay away!
After installation, the printer is having not able to printer properly. I have tried 4 different printer on it so far: Multifunction printer, dot matrix printer, regular laser printer from different makes.Call in for technical support. The following are the re-cap:1st call:Was asked on the model/serial...etc. All normal stuff of tech. support call. They couldn't figure out what is wrong. So, ask me to disable firewall on the company Server running Server 2008. I didn't know how to do that.So, the call ended.2nd call:I found our how to disable the firewall. Called again. Going through the same stuff of model/serial, system setup questions.... still couldn't figure out what is wrong.3rd call:I got fed up with trying to connect multifunction laser printer to it. Before the call, found that the Canon printer was causing problem. Called Canon, have the machine replaced, they did admit that it was their fault.So, I guess I have to give credit to Linksys since it wasn't their problem in the first place. New printer, stilldid not work properly. Fine.... I got a new printer, fully tested in stand alone environment, every thing working.Call in to Linksys again. Got asked for what model/serial.... the standard question. Then they asked:What wireless router do you use? Well, that makes sense since it is related. It is a Linksys wireless router. When asked what is the serial number. They informed me that it is out of warranty for the wireless router so theywill not support my call since it is over one year old product. I was hanged up.4th call:Going through my records, the product was bought just 8 month ago from Amazon (wireless router). So, I called back.Was refused service because my wireless router is out of warranty (standard warranty is one year). I nicely"explain" to them that I have no problem with my wireless router, it is the wireless printer server I have problemwith. After 10 min. of going back and forth, I was hanged up by the other side again.Well...... My recommendation: Linksys' products do not work with each other and they don't honor their product warranty. Worst of all, they have no idea what they are talking about when they are dealing with technical stuff.
I have had this player for approx 4 months, I was in love. Then 2 days ago it just stopped working. I am not really sure what happened. I now put in a cd and the player just clicks, but, I really did like it. I now have a rather large - round radio. It does nothing else. So Sad. The reason I give it two stars is because the radio is very good and it at least still works. I DON'T REALLY RECOMMEND YOU BUY THIS ITEM.
These earphones have pretty good sound, and 3 sizes of buds to adjust fit to your inner ear, but they do not fit the outer ear snugly enough to not bounce up and down annoyingly when running, jumping rope, etc...which is exactly why I was looking for this style--something to fit the ear snugly and securely during activities. The result is they may move around enough on your ears to actually fall off during vigorous exercise, as is the case with me. I have "normal" size ears for a 6'2" man, so I don't think it's a sizing thing. Probably fine if you never get past walking.
I just purchased these radios because I wanted a long-range two way communications system. I go paintballing, fishing, hiking alot. I tested them out by having someone at my house with one, and then I drove in my car with the other one. I wasn't impressed at all, I only got about 1 1/2 miles out of them, even on high power. I don't live in the mountains, city, or thick woods either.Although they didn't get that long of a range out of them, I still recommend them if you are going hiking or biking. I also like the "tactical headsets" that go with radios.Bottom line, don't get them expecting to get a 5-14 mile range. That only happens in open areas. But, you really have no choice if you want two-way-radios because the 14 mile range is the maximum they make right now.
So disappointed in this lens. I ordered this over the f1.8 because I wanted the "better" of the two lenses and didn't mind spending the extra money IF I got what all the great reviews were saying. After reading the reviews and the comments about the f1.8 getting stuck on some cameras, I chose this instead....with regret. The box was not sealed with any tape or anything so I'm not sure if I got someone else's return or what. But this lens right out of the box had auto focusing issues. Out of 50 pictures, I may have produced 5 ok ones (meaning, mostly in focus). For instance, just trying to focus on my husband's face, it would look like his whole face was in focus, blurred background but when I would put the picture on the computer it was way off and I couldn't find anything in focus. I even switched lenses and used the same settings for both camera lenses, I compared the results side by side. The ones I took with this lens came out less focused and over or under exposed. The kit lens came out clearer and more sharp. And, no I did not drop the lens. I was very careful with it. No matter what i did...auto focus or manual...the camera wouldn't focus right (kept trying to focus, making that noise...which I thought was pretty loud by the way since it kept doing it so much...but after several tries ended up focusing on something else I wasn't trying to focus on or nothing at all)...most of the pictures were blurry. Am I a professional? No. But I have no problem with my kit lenses for my T2i (other than the lenses not being too good in low light)...my outdoor pics come out really good. And if the lighting is good, my other photos come out good too. My macro shots turn out really good. Pretty sharp actually. As sharp as the lens is going to get anyway for the kit lens. Do I take a fantastic shots everytime? Of course not. I'm a novice. But usually I can figure out what I did wrong or know how I can make the shot better and I try again with success. But I know this f1.4 lens that got shipped to me had to have been experiencing focusing issues. It just didn't make sense that I couldn't get it to focus right for almost all of my shots. I bought this because all the reviews say (or most say) this lens is great for low light situations and some even say you don't have to know alot to get good pictures so I know it's not me. I wanted to use this for a wedding I was attending but ended up taking my kit lenses and took a lot less pictures...because the reception was poorly lit and it I increased the ISO on my kit lens and adjusted the Aperature and Shutter settings, they just had too much noise in the photos to be of any use. So I only took pictures in lighting that was good. I had such high hopes for this f1.4 lens and wasn't too happy that I had to go through the trouble of returning it. 5 ok pics out of 50 does not warrant a 400 dollar purchase. Thinking about buying the f1.8 instead and trying that. One good thing....Amazon gave me no trouble with the return and was prompt in sending me an email to say they refunded my money. I don't understand why this box wasn't sealed though...maybe none of them are? I know if I purchase lenses elsewhere there is a piece of tape across the box so they know if you open it or not. Not so with this purchase...hmmmm. Maybe I got a lens that one of the other negative reviewers sent back. I'd like to see if I can go to a camera store and look at this lens again just to be sure. It doesn't make sense to me that there are a lot of good reviews on here about great, sharp pictures and I can't even get one sharp photo. Not one.
Today is 4/12/08, just ordered the the universal video cable. It will arrive 4/18/08, look for follow up from me if it really works great with the video ipod 30GB? I will post the truth...stay tuned friends
This is quite honestly the WORST piece of electronic equipment I have EVER owned. I have purchased two. The first was chewed up by my dog (so not the fault of the charger.)The second has HORRIBLE contact with the phone. I would plug in the phone and as it sat, totally unmoved on the floor/table, it would ring "charging" and then ring "uncharging" (if that makes sense.) Plus the optional detachments come apart and it is just extremely cheaply made.I bought mine from Target for about $15 and am really tempted to take it back--a total waste of time and $.
Completely useless, bad quality, clunky, and doesn't support anything but Win 98. I tried to download the updated drivers and all I got was a corrupt file error. Don't waste your money!
I bought the camera with high hopes that it would take good indoor shots of homes that we're getting ready to sell. I've yet to get one picture that isn't blurry. I'm hoping that I can send it back if I can't get it to work.
THIS IS NOT, REPEAT, NOT 4AWG WIRE!!! THIS IS 8AWG WIRE IN 4AWG PACKAGING!!! THIS COULD EVEN BE A KNOCKOFF CAUSE AS I CALLED THE COMPANY WHICH WAS ON THE LABEL, THE TECHNICIAN HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR PRODUCTS BEING PACKAGED AS THIS WIRE WAS PACKAGED!!! DO NOT BUY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR 4AWG WIRE!!! I WISHED I HAD READ THE OTHER REVIEWS BEFORE PURCHASING!!! DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID!!!
I purchased this product and have found it to be completely useless. The calibration tool is impossible to use and I was never was able to get the color correct. Finally it gave me a bright green cast. I contacted the manufacturer who admitted the unit was faulty and asked me on the warranty status. I replied and never received a response.I once met a rep for Pantone at a professional photographer's seminar and he admitted to me that the Huey Pro was a complete waste of time.It always goes back to the saying that you always get what you pay for.
The product description for this is incorrect.The package includes 25 stiff DVD Case Inserts, and the LabelWhiz software (and a one page "Quick Guide) - THAT's IT! There are no "core labels," "CD/DVD labels," etc...These sleave inserts will ONLY WORK on Standard Thickness DVD cases, AND those cases must have clear plastic pockets for the "label" to slip into.The sleave inserts are also perforated at the corners of the spine. So, they will eventually break off the spine. If they were simply prefolded or impressed it would last longer, but the perforation lines weaken the thick paper stock and will allow the spine to tear off.
Epson purposely makes you buy 3 color ink cartridges and a black and white one to print even in just black and white. I've spent hundreds of dollars on ink and I have almost nothing to show for it. As soon as I install one cartridge, it says the others are empty. THIS IS A SCAM. I truly believe Epson is deceiving it's customers and I would eagerly join a class action suit against them.
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 bought this scanner &lt; 2 years ago &amp; it died on my within about 18 months of light to moderate use. While it was working, it did a nice job, however. Buyer beware -- life of this product may be extremely limited.
2 Stars because it did not my fit my 42" TV and the description says up to 42" I got a Vizio in case this makes a difference. This only fits 1 hole mount pattern so make sure your TVs holes are only an 8" x 8" pattern. As for as build quality and features I really DO wish it would have fit because it looked great mounted where I wanted it. Tey need to re do their description or add another mounting bracket with the TV to fit different Vesa patterns
My original Canon battery died for good so I bought two OEM brand because of the good price, good reviews, and finally to have a spare one. Much to my surprise neither one of them fit into my charger, nor inside the camera! They're barely 1mm too long. I sent them back to Amazon and expect a refund soon. Suppose now I have to cough up the cost of an original Canon battery, which should have lasted more than just 3 years, as did all my other Canon batteries.
Plantronics should be ashamed of themselves, selling this for $70.00. It is not even worth $5. You can clearly hear a lot of static and hissing sound in speakers and headphone mode. The wires are extremely CHEAP, THIN, and FRAGILE. You can clearly see it from the pictures. They are NOT copper. It is some kind of cheap metal that deteriorates over time. Mine is 6 years old, and I assure you that there are deteriorations on all ends. Because of the audio issue, I never continued using it. Plantronics don't seem to have many well built products, I had a pair of Plantronics headphone that slowly broke off over time too. If you have good speakers and headphone, this switch will make it sound like analog radio. I'm warning you people, DON'T buy it. There are much better alternatives out there. Also, the base is not weighted so it doesn't stay put if you have thick wires. That clear piece of plastic under the switch is not a light indicator, don't be fooled. The design makes no sense, except marketing gimmick. But the main problem is really the static and hissing sound cause by the cheap built quality, that reason alone should be enough for anyone to stay away from it.
Works great if you're not doing anything with it.If you need to plug something, like a USB device, into it you need an external power adapter which is not included.In addition, nowhere on the box does it mention this - only on the manual inside the packaging - that you need this crazy 1.5A 5V ac adapter of specific size that you can get "from any local electronics accessory shop".See that hole in the front between the USB ports? That's where you plug in extra power. Crazy. Forget using a USB hard drive for anything mobile and not in range of an AC outlet because not using the power adaptor will literally power off your whole system when it draws too much.I wouldn't care if they said it on the box and included the adapter, but doing neither is deceitful and that is why I give this a 1 star review.Looking around, looks like similar USB 2.0 PCMCIA cards do the same thing, but at least they COME with the adaptor instead of saying "go find mystery adaptor X from _somewhere"When I find it, I'll update the review to let you know how the actual card works.
Like a turtle it's invulnerable as long as the head is retracted. But the USB prong cracked right off after a month of use... and not hard use. Junk. And is loaded with some of the more annoying software too...
The dock worked OK with my Denon 2808 for about 1 month and then just stopped working at all. The receiver can not communicate with the dock and does not get the signal from the iPod. Piece of junk.
The stand wobbles. It's unstable on a flat surface. When I try to touch the iPad while it's in the stand, the iPad moves.Either it's a design flaw or was poorly built at their factory. In either case, no quality control check was done before they sent it to me. It's too cheap to bother returning.This is the second Akron product I've bought. The other one was a car dashboard mount for a smart phone. That product also was unusable due too poor quality. I won't buy any more Akron products.
This card does not work on many Dell notebooks. I tried a Dell Inspiron 9300 and 1100. If you dig deep enough on startech.com there is an incompatibility list but you won't find it until you have spent several hours trying to get this P*S to work.
First off, I bought this model when it was brand new several years ago. It was my first purchase of its kind. The sound quality was mediocre at best. I probably should have done my homework before hand. Within the first few weeks, the dvd open/close tray stopped functioning, dvds/cds would just spin and not play, or at times not spin at all. The Display light would dim and just flutter. When that happened, the system would not work at all. I could not turn it off. I would have to unplug the system and plug it back in. Eventually, the dvd/cds would not spin or load at all and the tray would function partially and become stuck in a quarter to half open position before it finally just stopped working all around. This system is garbage. I have spoken with multiple professionals who work on electronics and they all have said that the problems I describe are common with this model. DO NOT BUY IT!!! You'll be sorry.
Over the past 45 years, I have used many cameras from 11x14 and 4x5 view cameras through small point and shoot digital cameras.When I bought an SP-350 in 1986, I had high hopes for the SP-350 as a small RAW-capable compact camera. After comparing the SP-350 side by side with several other compact cameras, including a 5MP Kodak z730 and a very sharp 6MP Kodak z760, I immediately gave the SP-350 away even though it was then my only RAW-capable camera. I was VERY disappointed in the optical quality. I could not make a sharp 13x19 print, something that both consumer-oriented Kodak cameras could do with ease. (Actually, the 6MP Kodak z760 is capable of a decent 18x24" print.)Do yourself a favor: Spend less money and get a more modern and effective S90 or G11 series Canon. The G11 Canon lens is much sharper and the sensor is better. The SP-350 is seriously out of date (it doesn't even have anti-shake stabilization) and it was not among the better cameras even when newly introduced.
To put it shortly, this is the worst, most unreliable portable CD player I or anyone in my music-obsessed family has ever owned. I just can't say enough terrible things about it:1) The buttons are stiff and unyielding to press; the volume buttons are especially agitating as you have to push them twice to make an adjustment - and I have always been against volume buttons versus the tried-and-true volume knob which is much more quick and efficient, particuarly if you are listening to music where the sound can go from very soft to very loud in a matter of seconds.2) The replay value on this product is remarkably low. Considering the age of the model, it should've been able to get at least 30 hours, and it falls remarkably short. Worser still, unlike most models which flash the 'low battery' icon at least an hour in advance when the juice is low, the SL-CT480 will die without any warning whatsoever. None. This makes for a most irritating time if you are caught without spare batteries, which brings me to my next complaint.3) The ability to play both AA and AAA batteries. You'd think this would be a blessing, but it's an uncomfortable inconvenience. As a result of having to accomodate two very differently-sized batteries, this model has a particuarly loose battery compartment cover that is prone to flying off altogether when the tricky 'lock' switch allows you to open the blasted thing to change batteries; which, as I have mentioned earlier, happens often. Furthermore, another complication arises from the oddly designed compartment: It does not 'lock' flat. If you've seen the thing, you know what I'm talking about. The cover sticks out, preventing it from lying flat on surfaces and making it exceedingly difficult to grip.4) Its performance is way, way below par. The SL-CT480 is a horrible workmate; I have found that with age -- and this is particularly of note considering I'd only started using the blasted thing two months when this problem arose -- its functioning decreased almost to an unusuable level. It will frequently stop altogether in the middle of a track, sometimes as often as every 15 seconds. This is not unusual when it comes to very worn, outdated CD players from the days of yore, but remember, this is a relatively new model we are talking about. It is alarmingly decrepit and I could go on all day about its glaring flaws.Using this CD player has been an uphill battle every day; it has frustrated me enough to give it an utterly scathing review so I can spare others the heartache. Stay away from this model, but do not shy away from Panasonic: They are generally a very reliable and high-quality brand. If ever a rotten egg in the Panasonic label, this is it.
I ordered these headphones because I was looking to improve upon the iPod headphones that come in the package. The reviews on the site were great. I am extremely disappointed that I wasted my money on these lousy headphones. The sound quality is actually worse than the headphones that come packaged with the iPod. They are much more likely to become tangled in your bag than the iPod headphones, and the silly carrying case that's supposed to prevent tangling is totally ridiculous to even contemplate using. Not to mention they are very uncomfortable in your ears. If I had wanted to have the feeling like I was wearing earplugs, I would have gotten the noise-cancelling kind. These don't block out any noise at all, yet have the uncomfortable feeling of noise-cancelling headphones. Don't waste your money on these.
I bought two of these enclosures. Put an old Maxtor drive in one and it has worked fine with both USB and Firewire interfaces operable. Put a new Seagate 80 Gig in the other. Firewire & USB interfaces worked on Mac OSX 10.2.7. When I updated to OSX 10.3.9 the Firewire interface disappeared. Replaced the Seagate, same problem. Got a warranty replacement enclosure from Macally and put in the replacement Seagate, same problem. Returned the Seagate and put in a new Western Digital, same problem. Am awaiting a UPS pickup to return the warranty replacement enclosure to Macally, promised a week ago by Macally.Technical support from Macally is of the same quality, 1 star or less.This enclosure is a definite don't buy.
This stylus has a normal looking button at the top for extending/retracting the various tips. In order to switch between the PDA tip, the pen tip, and the pencil tip you must push this button at the top in 1 of 4 directions as you push it down. This is awkward and sometimes doesn't work correctly. I will sometimes get the pen when I expected the PDA tip, which could cause some serious screen damage.Also, the button sometimes seems to get jammed up and you have to let go and try to push it down again. I ended up removing the pen and the pencil and now only use the pda pen.Not worth the money in my opinion.
I don't need to know every detail, like the mosquito bite Harriet's hand and she scratched it. Can't seem to remember the plot line it is so convoluted with all the intricate, unnecessary description of characters, places, thoughts. An insult to the reader.
This LaCie 550 GB external drive is junk. I have lost important data and Windows has consistently had problems recognizing the drive even with all of LaCie'S latest downloads and drivers. If you enjoy the emotion of throwing you computer hardware off a tall building this drive is for you. Don't waste your money on this manufacturer.
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.
I got this dock expecting that:a. it would be superior (in terms of sound quality)to my current Kensington FM transmitter dock andb. that the creadle would be a nice upgrade from the non cradle set up on my Kensington set up.The moment I set it up I was in for a terrible shock! The sound was absolutely horrible in the Washington DC area with plenty of hiss and generally poor sound quality. The Kensington that so far sounded OK, sounded great after the Griffen Roadtrip. The sound on this is so bad that I simply tossed the cradle into the trash can, since returning stuff on Amazon market place is no walk in the park! So there was $25 completely and absolutely wasted. I did use the little mini stereo jack and the FM transmitter does an OK job on my PC for listening music in my patio.The cradle itself was nice and had it worked I would have been happy. However since the FM transmitter was so bad, I would never ever reccommend this product to anyone.
I bought the Sony shotgun mic for my Sony handycam HDR-CX550V. I was very disappointed with the sound quality. I checked the quality with my sony studio headphones. Does not work like I thought it would. On the Shotgun mode the audio seems to record with higher frequencies and with almost no bass and the quality goes low. On the Zoom mode it seems like it's off. I'm hoping Sony comes out with something better. I don't mind paying more for better quality.
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!
I installed the driver form the disk and windows vista crashed and continued crashing (BSOD) until I restored the OS. Even though this says compatable with windows Vista - be aware that this did NOT work well for my Vista PC.
I bought this TV at Best Buy during their sale. I brought it home and took it out of the box 2 days later. The set would not even power on! It's a beautiful looking TV, but don't you think a very basic element of enjoying your TV is that it turns on when you buy it?? I got a refund when I took it in. I'll be looking for another set. I had to select one star because you can't select zero.
I bought one of these at walmart cause they are cheap. But when I got it home and plugged it in I noticed my memory cards getting hot, and then I could smell hot plastic. What happened was that it fried my cards, being a photographer I dont need stupid stuff like that happening. I would recommend putting some good money into a card reader.
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
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 have been a photographer since 1986 and I'm also heavily involved in computer technology. This product does not work. After "calibrating", it put a greenish tint on everything. Realizing I had left my room lights on (flourescent) and attributing it to that, I turned off the light to make sure all the Huey "saw" was the monitor. The green tint got worse. My hand calibrated monitor had much more accurate color rendition. It's a great idea, but it seems to be somewhat flawed in its execution.
Unstable pictures and unstable functionality. Not a good product in my opinion. My friend also bought one in the past and was not happy with it. She end up returning it. Not recommended
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.
Do not buy this enclosure if you intend to use a Seagate 300 GB Barracuda drive and probably similar drives. Macally doesn't tell you this in advance. To make matters worse, I contacted tech support and was told that I could return the power supply at my own expense and THEN they would send me a replacement. This exchange would require weeks. I might have been willing to accept a replacement if they had offered to send me the power supply immediately. I'll return the Macally 100AC and look for a more reputable company.
I purchased my Replay 5080 in late December 2002. Initial setup was a breeze. However, the problems soon started. I was unable to speak to any human in technical support until early Jan. 2003. I think the entire company closed for the holidays. After speaking to multiple support reps, my machine worked for 2 more weeks. The next "glitch" was in the software. They were aware of the problem, but did not have an answer. I shipped the unit back (at MY expense) and received a refurbished unit within 10 days. This unit worked for all of 3 weeks. It froze and no support suggestions could get it running. This time it took a week and multiple calls to get a supervisor to OK the return. (At least they sent an airbill this time to pay for the return). I am still waiting for my 3rd unit. This is their last chance. I would not suggest buying Replay TV until they figure out how to make their units a little more reliable.I feel I know more about fixing this product than some of their tech support staff.
41 Mbyte folder with a mixture of files/sizes/types.To copy the folder to the Cruzer = 15 minutes!To delete the folder = 15 minutes!42 Mbyte zip file.To copy the file to the Cruzer = 30 secondsTo delete the file = 3 secondsSomething is wrong in the design of this product. It is over 10 times slower when dealing with multiple files compared with one single large file. You have been warned...
This is a horrible card reader. It physically damages the cards (both XD and SD). I just lost half my pictures from Egypt. Good job Targus. SPEND THE MONEY TO BUY SOMETHING BETTER!(I would have done a video review, but (1) there would have been a lot of swearing and (2) I couldn't get it off my camera anyway.)
After only 13 months, the LCD picture failed to display sharp colors, but instead would blink from bluish to greenish to red hues... Neither Maxent of California nor Amazon would assist me with this problem... Expensive lesson learned... Don't rely on reviews that have not stood "the test of time."
The first one of these I received as a wish list gift, and It worked for about 6 months or so, then when it stopped being recognized by my computer, I ordered a new one from the same company (becuz of price, silly me) I think I received that one in June of this year, rarely used it, but now it doesn't work at all, and the replacement they sent BROKE the VERY FIRST TIME I used it!! I will admit, the company is pretty good about sending you replacements, but really??? (think of Amy Poehler's SNL Weekend Update skit)So I guess you get what you pay for, but I'm certainly not risking it on this company again!!!
This sounds like a great idea, too bad this device doesn't work! Only thing that it did for me was boost the volume slightly with no effect on volume variability.
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.
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 have been using the Palm IR keyboard and a Tungsten T3, but frustrated by the missing number key row. I saw this keyboard and it looked impressive. Unfortunately, I did not see the bad experiences with the driver and the "white screen of death", so I too experienced it. A call to the PalmOne customer service only infuriated me-poor communication skills, zero technical help other than to tell me that the Palm had to be returned to the factory. Palmone knows about this problem, and has no warning on their download page. Fortunately, I found the Palm Forum topic on how to partially disconnect the power and reset the Tungsten. After resync and reloading all apps, the Tungsten is working again, but not with the new "Universal" wireless keyboard. Shame on you palmone for your lapse in quality control...
I purchased two of these because it was a great deal. However, upon plugging one of them into our brand new vizio 1080 p tv for playstation 3, the picture was horrible. There were strange colors flashing across the bottom of our tv, and at one point the whole tv was a blur of static, odd colors and weird chapes. The sound was scratchy and loud. When trying the second chord, it was even first than the first. I would say that I am returning them both, however when purchasing two for less than $4, I don't think it is worth the time. Awful! Do not buy for HD anything.
TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorBefore I ordered my 720. I tried one out in a store. I was attracted to the fact in could input destinations by voice. When I received my 720, I couldn't get voice input to work. Some of the documentation on the web site said it had voice input and some didn't mention it so I got in touch with customer support. They told me it did not have and would never have voice input and I was out of luck. It appears that the early release of software had voice support but it was removed in the US. I think it is available in Europe. They probably want people to buy the new Go730 for a lot more money for the voice imput. Since their existing product literature on their web site says there is voice input I feel that they are basically dishonest and recomment buying someone else's unit.
I don't know, I guess it depends on your ears. I always liked and trusted Sony. I will like and trust Sony in future, but these simply weren't made for my ears. It hurts just trying to put them in. And the sound isn't that great (if you think this sound is the best, you simply don't know what good quality sound is), quite average. But if they fit you ears, I guess it's not a bad deal for the price.
I am sorry - do they think that there will be no head on the tripod? The bag is well made (as mentioned, I would have liked a larger pocket), but to recommend a bag for the tripod (I have the 190X) and to have to remove or install the head each time I handle the tripod to or from the bag is not efficient I also have the Manfrotto Monopod (and yes, I must remove or install the head each time with that also) and it holds all 4 pieces, but the pain of setup is annoying.So if you do not mind the setup each time - the bag is well made, padded and does work well. Still debating if I want to keep or return and find another solution.
When I bought this item I was sure that I had finally solved my quandary of wanting a fully functional PDA combined in one unit with a versatile and easy to read Ebook. Unfortunately the Ebookman misses the mark.The unit fits in the hand very nicely and its rubberized grips make it a joy to handle. The unit is also very light which is usually the bane of electronic Ebook readers such as the Rocket Ebook or Gemstar devices. These are the pluses.The negatives soon became apparent. The downloadable OS is a nice idea but doesn't work consistently. The unit is prone to freezing and crashing making it necessary to reload the OS and setting the unit back up. You don't have to re-enter all your data but you do have to set it up for name and other specifics. Quite a pain. Another issue I have is the battery life. I realize that standard alkaline batteries are cheaper for the manufacturer but if you use this item as both a PDA and regular Ebook device you will need to replace both batteries several times a week. This is a little expensive and inconvenient in my book so I would have liked to see a rechargeable battery with the cradle being the charger.There were several other problems I had with the unit. I thought the device was very slow. I would press for actions and it would delay a half a second. This delay made games useless and data entry annoying. The display is larger than a palm but still is not quite as nice as the larger Hiebook device or Rocket ebook. The display is very difficult to read without the backlight, which exasperates its power issues.The unit does sync well with Outlook and hopefully the future versions of the OS will only improve the unit but for now I returned my unit. I also find it a bit unethical to make MS Reader one of the big selling points on the box and then only in small print read that they haven't figured out how to make it work yet.Overall a device that shows promise but doesn't deliver yet.
The CD writer is solid and easy to install. The software package that comes with it is very poor at best. It's not intuitive and was shipped with no instructions. Read me files simply say &quot;Manual up to date&quot;.
I was really excited about getting this.And HDMI cable for so cheap. It seemed to have some good reviews, so I took my chances.The cable looked nice. But it right out of the box, it didn't work.I tried hooking it up to three different HDMI devices, and I always got "No signal found" on my TV.I have another (monster) HDMI cable here, that I tried on the same three HDMI devices and it worked fine.Bottom line. This would be a good value, if you get a working cable.
The modem never worked but was too cheap to return. It installed okay but would never actually dial out. I found another modem in an old PC in the garage and it worked just fine.
The good thing about this box is that it's pretty small and has 2 power options. You can plug this right into the wall outlet and it stays flat and out of the way. You can also use a power cord option.It is fairly easy to set up. After a year using one, it started having issues keeping the wireless connection up to the access router. After powercycling a few times the thing finally just died. You would plug the ethernet cable into it and the blue link light would go dim. In another case it would be bright at first and then shut off completely. In a 3rd case after powercycling, the link light would turn red. Either way the box was just dead. Resetting it did nothing and I could not get access to it anymore. I bought a 2nd one, and after a year similar issues happened. I think the unit has some kind of power design flaw. It cannot take multiple powercycles, or there is something else about it unknown to me. But I would not recommend it. Perhaps a router/bridge combo that can perform wireless bridging to act essentially as a repeater would be a better choice.
i just bought 2 of these batteries for my Cannon XL1. Normally from this type ofbattery i get 2 to 3 hours of use, this one gave only 30 minutes. Its useless.
The item did not fit our needs and it was returned for credit. everything went smoothly.
Less than a year ago I purchased this unit from Best Buy, the price was great at between $35-$45, and we needed a simple dvd player for the bedroom. We probably used it less than 2 dozen times since purchasing it, and now it freezes up towards the end of some 2 hour movies. I can tell this thing is going to die out pretty soon. The crappy remote alone should have given me the idea that this is garbage. Try something in the $50-$70 range instead, preferably with a good brand name product, if you want your dollar to last awhile.
I bought this at walmart thinking I was getting a good deal, but as the last commenter said, it is full of flaws, u have to keep on adjusting it around the faceplate of the radio, it sucks, Literally
I was happy to find a phone with a mute button after my GE crapped out. This was a great phone for 2 to 3 weeks until the cord that attached the headphones starting to make a crackling noise. Also, the WiFi network card I used interferred with the phone everytime, rendering it useless while using my laptop.I so badly wanted this phone to work and work well. All other aspects were superb: large reception area, too many Caller Id stored numbers to count, great features and compact, PLUS a mute button for when one must do laundry on long conference calls from home.This phone is wonderful in theory, not so hot on actual function.
I like the design. It looks solid and it doesn't stick out when you put your components on it. This is why I bought it. However, the 4 holes on top and bottom don't align with each other. Only 1 screw can fit the top and 1 screw fits the bottom. I have to use my own smaller screws to patch the other holes to make it not rotating. Could this be why it's sold at a discount? Buy it at your own risk.
I never got an email or the item so I cannot review something I did not receive.
I agree with those who say that this DVD recorder is great, but I agree more so with those who say that it's a peice of junk. When it decides to work it is great. The problem is it doesn't work just as much or more so than it does.Sometimes it will recognize DVDs that IT recorded and Sometimes it wont.Sometimes it will show the correct time and sometimes it wont.Sometimes it will record according to the schedule and sometimes it wont.Then when you call customer service you are on hold forever and finally someone anwswers who seems to have less knowledge of how the recorder should work than you do.The last straw was I turned it on today and the screen said "HELLO" then it flashed the time "12:44" for 2 seconds then the screen began scrolling a series of dots and dashes. Maybe it's Morse code for "I'm Dead". But as soon as I find my receipt I will be shipping this piece of junk back to the manufacturer!!!
I can't believe that Philips wouldn't cover this! The unit won't power up any more (with DVD stuck in the unit), after only 6 months of use. I called Philips to get it repaired / replaced, and they said that the warranty was only good for 3 months, and that I qualified for a "reduced cost" excange. Well, reduced cost was about list price + the shipping for the old unit back to Philips. No thanks. So I asked to speak to a supervisor (really didn't seem fair), and was told that all the supervisors we occupied, and I should call back later. I called back 4!! times (and fight their automated operator for about 10 minutes each time), and was never able to get in touch with a supervisor. Their service is terrible, and their warranty is horrible. I will not buy another philips product again. In the end, I tore the unit apart, salvaged my DVD, and bought a Pioneer.
These ear buds are super crappy and fell apart as soon as they were out of the package. The silver part comes off the housing quite easily, and the rubberized ear pads don't stay attached either. Finally, if you have small ears, the additional nubbin is useless.
I would only recommend this for stills, not video. Good price for that only, panning is poor--doesn't seem to have ball bearing smoothness. Sony is better for the same money. If you spend a little more, Slik may be far better...
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.
Only 2 speeds, High and low. the plastic head is too hard, Verry uncomfortable. On high speed the thing makes too much noise. The heater works fine but you can burn yourself if not carefull! The unit broke in half after two weeks.Very POOR design. Head is not removable. Very cumbersome. Stick to better designs without the heating element. Stick to a better Manufacturer. Conair makes Hair Dryers- not Vibrators!Huge Fail. 1 star.
the item did what it was advertised to do at first i converted all the movies i wanted then out of the blue it just stopped working. the device will not even turn on. I would say good product but for a limited time only ... if it cost 25 bucks then i would say it was worth the money now i have to order another one.
When I clicked on "ethernet splitters" in your Amazon search box, the RJ-45 from Cables to Go appeared. I assumed that the device would split ethernet signals so that I could hook up 2 computers to one modem. I should have read your reviews. After receiving the item and having it not do that, the seller then wrote me that I needed another device. I now have an item that I do not need and the return postage is not worth sending it back. A trip to J and R would have saved me time and money
Plugged it into my Midland Weather Radio... when the alert goes off it just sits there and doesn't even blink once... WASTE OF MONEY! Also, if you're getting this for someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing - it actually might be dangerous since it doesn't work as advertised! Buyer Be Warned!
Connected to Linksys E3000 router. NO GIGABIT connection. wth. works at 100mbps. but it's for the living room, and maxes out. idea was to have a gigabit link to the computer room. NOT worth the extra $ from a Fast Ethernet switch.
Not the best speaker bracket....I would not purchase again. Currently looking for a replacement
This is a great camera for day time use. It has taken horrible pictures in doors and at night. It takes beautiful pictures in the sun light though. Wouldn't recommend to a friend.
...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.
I just read three negative reviews from customers that are all having the same problem I had. The product works great for 3 months and then does not work at all. When I put in a DVD the screen says "Loading" and then "No DIsc". Apparently this product only works for a few months, so I am assuming the great reviews are from very recent customers. I called Magnavox Customer Service and they were no help at all - they told ne to get a DVD laser lens cleaner, which I did - but the cleaner is a disc, so when I put in on of course I got the same message - "No Disc". I gave 1 star because there is no option for no stars.
My Vaio is ONE year old. I spend AT LEAST 10 hours a week trying to keeping this POS with a pulse. The wireless card has gone out which means I have to have a USB connection. Thx guys...ur the best. I can not tell u how disappointed I am with Sony. I have other Sony products but b/c of this I will definitely reconsider. BTW Sony you can also give MS a high five for letting me down (you allowed them to respresent your product).
As noted in other reviews, this product is not designed or built to the usually high Sony standards. The LCD screen WILL break under normal use and Sony will not honor the warranty if the screen fails. My screen failed after six months and I returned the computer to Sony for repairs. Sony charged me over $700 and refused to return the 'physically damaged screen' as I requested so that the 'intentional damage' that I 'caused' could be verified. To confirm that this is a design flaw Sony included with the repaired computer NEW instructions as to how to prevent damaging the screen noting that 'the LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress'. This product is a sad commentary on Sony's design standards and on its unwillingness to stand behind its warranty.
the item i recieved was not what i wanted. i needed an hdmi to connect my ps3 to my tv. what i got had one end that was really small and didn't fit either one. i couldn't tell that from the picture. i was so mad i threw the cord in the trash. i only paid three dollars with shipping but it still didn't matter because i was looking forward to seeing my games in hd.
I purchaser this card to pick up WiFi signal in my area. I installed this card, which advertises "Range eXpansion," in a DELL Latitude and only get 8 - 10% on the signal which is insufficient to connect to the internet. My 9 inch Asus Eee PC picks up a strong enough signal with its built in WiFi (side by side with the DELL) to easily connect to the internet. Given the size of this card I was expecting it to receive a better signal than the Eee PC mini notebook. The claim of "Range eXpansion," is not accurate. I can only recommend this for close use to the wireless router.In any case I would not recommend this seller due to their return policy.
don't waste your time and money buying this unit. the random feature is to be laughed at. it will work the first couple of times and then it will stick on one cd and not skip to the rest. it also won't play burnt cdrs.
I got this notebook last fall and was quite happy with it - for a reasonable price the configuration you get is much more better than the competitive laptops. I was thinking that this is a good deal that cannot be true - and I was right.After half a year, now I clearly see the many SERIOUS disadvantages which are caused by LOWER QUALITY:- it gets HOT - if you plan to work with a laptop on your lap (what of course is quite often), after a while it becames REALLY HOT and impossible to work with. You MUST put it away from your legs because you cannot stand the heat. And this happens EVERY TIME! Right now as well, you would never believe how bad it makes you feel - almost impossible to work with!- LOW BATTERY LIFETIME - when the laptop was new, I got about 2-2.5 hours of lifetime. Now it stays for 1 hour!!! After a clean installation of OS, it is still 1 hour. Unbelievable when I consider that my friend with old ASUS laptop with INTEL mobile processor gets 3 hours at least. I am quite sorry but I have to admit that AMD really cannot do the same job in processors for notebooks. All marketing talks about TURION as the new "mobile" 64-bit processor of AMD that offers advantages for notebook users were just TRASH. Now I feel so ashamed because I am the only one that must recharge after one hour of working when working at school group projects.- DVD ROM PROBLEMS - I have so much trouble reading DVD movies (even original new dvd movie sometime cannot be read and DVD stops playing) and writing DVD disks (errors and ruined blank medium), there is apparenty something wrong with this line of DVD-ROMs in the notebook because when looking for help on the Internet, I found that I am not the only one with those trouble! Plus, the new drivers that could maybe solve this problems were never made (TSSTCorp TS-L532R)- there is NO SUPPORT. And double layer writing? Don't even think it could work!!!!- the plastic cover of the screen is cracked on two spots (right next to hinges). First I thought that I dropped the notebook somewhere and I don't remember, but the cracks look really specifically to be done from material stress - which does not come from falling on the ground or bad manipulation but solely from regularly opening the laptop!!! The material is just cheap and not designed to last for a long time.If I were to choose now, I would prefer to pay a bit more or to pay the same price for worse configuratuion - because the real truth is that the quality of Livestrong is not really great. The worst thing is AMD TURION PROCESSOR - absolute disaster to choose for your laptop! I have always preffered AMD over INTEL but now I see that the quality gap is still very very considerable.
No matter what, we could not get this applied without any air bubbles! I've used similar products in the past without any issues so I believe it has to be specific to this product.
I bought this for my birthday. 33 days after I hooked it up, it started acting up. Within two weeks it would not play for more than an hour before the image locked up. I just wonder if Panasonic's DVD model is a little to cheap on the inside - and their customer service stinks.
I have a wireless Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0 optical mouse. The mouse pointer will not move properly with this mouse pad. I will slide the mouse down 2 inches and the pointer wont budge. I tested the mouse pad I'm replacing and the mouse pointer moves fine so it's not the batteries or the wireless connection. The surface of the mouse pad must not be reflective enough. Or maybe it's the blue color?
It doesn't last as long. Maybe half as long if that. But after over 3 years, it still works.
I had high hope for this unit, but it turns out to be a disappointment. The documentation says it does not blur the screen. This is not true. I can see black diagonal lines on my screen, and this is sitting directly in front of the monitor. It's bad enough to make it unbearable.As for privacy protection, it doesn't help much. It just makes your screen a little darker. I can still be seen and get caught surfing while at work. I also had my colleagues tested it with the same opinion.
After using it for a few days, I then decided to give it a name. Either that same day or the next day, all my files somehow were erased and the name I gave it too was erased. So, I named it again and have been using it (just for backups) regularly and it's been working perfectly all these months later.
Works OK if you know how to set it up on your own. Lots of inaccuracies in the manual.But, features that appear in the Data Sheet and/or Manual do not appear to exist in the actual product. The manual says you can set the time via an NTP server, but the feature does not appear to exist in the actual product. At least not in the one I got. The Data Sheet says there is a firewall, but again it does not appear to exist. The manual also describes a Parental Controls feature which doesn't appear to exist. I contacted D-Link tech support and the response I got was somewhat amazing. They said that if I couldn't find the features shown in the manual or data sheet, then those features don't exist and that I should not ask them again. Really. I don't think I'll be buying any more D-Link products in the future.The only one of these features that I actually care about is the NTP Time feature, because I'd like the logs to have a useable time stamp. My router handles the other stuff anyway. But, I have to admit I found D-Link's response to my inquiry absolutely shocking.
Can only serve an IP to a single machine and not a network,so NOT a bridge in the strict sense of the word.If this were made clear, I would rate it 4 star, for thefirmware is often unstable, but otherwise it works well.
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.
Is it just me or is this one of the most cheaply produced units on the market? The slide out cd tray is so flimsy that I fear putting any pressure on it for fear it will break in half. The unit is loud when the dvd is spinning, but otherwise the picture quality is good. I had to relocate the unit on top of the tv instead of the tv stand for fear my son might accidently bump it the wrong way and break it.
This DVD player plays a fuzzy picture, with lines going through it... At least ours does.
Not impressed. I am the opposite of impressed. Even with the $20 for 20 pages of photo paper that HP practically forces you to buy to insure getting the best possible pictures. In fact, I've tried both glossy and matte finish and while the matte is just a little better, it's just not doing it for me. Now, if you're trying to hide blemishes or wrinkles in a photo, then this is the printer for you, because all details are washed out and all of the photos are an odd non-color. Further more, and most disturbing of all, are the black streaks that just appear randomly all over the prints. And when you go to the HP website for a solution, it actually says &quot;The issue will not be resolved by servicing the printer&quot; and their solution is to buy a better quality of their paper!! Oh, and how can I forget the documents I printed with the tops of every letter across every line cut off? This printer is being returned.
I bought this for my 2004 Acura TL and it did not work at all. The tape would work for a bit and then keep poping back out every 20 seconds. The sound quality was good, but I can't promote buying this item.
Sony created a fantastic printer. The results are even better than the typical local chain drug store's services. However, Sony has DROPPED THE BALL and will no longer supply printer paper and their proprietary SVM series ribbons, so anyone with a printer of this series now owns a very expensive paperweight. Consequently, I recommend that nobody buy the new printer advertised here. Only Sony's proprietary ribbons and paper will work in the unit. I think we should flood Sony with angry calls, so they make the supplies available. Their number is 212-833-8000. Press 3 to dial by name, and key in "Stringer" (Howard Stringer is the President of Sony). Unfortunately, they will connect you to their Customer Relations team in Fort Meyers, FL but if they get enough complaints, maybe they will do something about it.
This modem was sold to me as new, but Motorola would not warrantee it because it was out of two year warranty. It did not boot up properly, so I returned it.
Frustrating and difficult to set up with little to no documentation (hard copy, on-line, and information on the CD). Working on it off and on it took me 2 weeks to set it up. Emailed the company for tech support and still haven't received a response. Doesn't appear to be supported by the company anymore. Had to figure it out myself. Worth paying the extra money to purchase a different brand that cost more, but easier to install. In fact, it cost me more in the long run if you factor in my time.
These earphones are junk. Cheap construction leads to horrific sound with tinny base that bottoms out at high volumes, lots of distortion, and the rubber ear pieces all fell off within a month. The twist and fit design is a novel idea that does secure the ear buds for active pursuits, however they are uncomfortable when worn for a long time (e.g. plane rides) and useless once the rubber parts fall off. Two stars are given instead of zero because they do play music, so are slightly better than nothing.
Contrary to what you would believe, this product will not work with any distribution of Linux.
This junk was advertised as being a milestone in homevideography and therefore I was given this by my family. Well, after using it for a month I have come to that conclusion that this is a utter junk in every aspect. Let me clarify that a bit:Video quality: 0/10: It's murky, blurred and pixelized.Audio quality: 0/10: Inaudiable soundrecording and heavy motorsound.Ease of use: 10/10: It's pretty easy really. Don't use it at all.From now on I will avoid any products from the JVC corp.
As far as I can tell it's easier to move to a smaller house than get this thing working. Perhaps I was on a non-starter as I have the WAG54G which isn't on the very short list of linksys kit that the box says it "also works with". Additionally the box says "works with most routers", which you'd think included most of Linksys' own routers. Not, apparently the WAG54G. If you have the WAG54G, don't buy this thing, you will have no joy. It will simply stop your network functioning and if you do plug it in via ethernet to your WAG54G it will cripple it with IP conflicts. So don't buy it. Move, it's easier.
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!
This one of the scariest things I have ever plugged in an outlet in my house. There is no auto shut-off and it runs pretty hot. A charger should at least shut off when complete. Also if you look at the charge time chart it takes forever (20hrs) to charge 2500mah batteries. What about when you just need to top them off, you have no idea.
Just received the unit yesterday. Opened it today, and put in the MP3 CD that plays perfectly in my other boombox (kids wanted to use it so I had to buy another piece for myself). Wouldn't recognize the CD, tried everything that I could think of. Now, I have to return it. The unfortunate experience is that I can't even get to Amazon's return page - either that part of the App is down or something else is the issue. So, I have to try that tomorrow. Absolutely will not recommend this unit unless you want to go thru the pain that I am going thru.
Constant paper jams. Google around and you'll find others experience the same problem with the Lexmark E323.
It took a couple of calls to technical support to configure the DI-713 router to work with my XP laptop and to tie it into Sprint Broadband. After a couple of frustrating days, it worked fine. Now, three weeks later, it has stopped working with the internet. After calling technical support, it appears that the router is no longer recognizing the WAN port, so I have to send it back for repairs.
Got my 605 wifi after waiting over 2 months (way to long), got it charged and had just started loading it when it reset itself and flashed an error message. Gave the option to fix it, but would not called the company and now I have to return it, and it could take up to 45 days (their minimum estimate) to receive a replacement. NOT IMPRESSED.User guide leaves alot to be desired, but hopefully the replacement will work properly.
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.
hi everybody, i have an firewire audio card. when i'm going to used the expresscard the rate transfer was very slowly, so the expresscard wasn't enough to supply my audio card. i'm not recommended this product if you're finding a fast express card...be careful, don't trust in this product...!
I purchased these to use with my new IPOD, as I had heard the included earphones weren't too good. These weren't even as good as the ones that came with the IPOD. I am returning them.
Will not work with the new Dell Axim or most 2002 version of Pocket PC. Sipix has said &quot;They are working on the problem&quot; for at least a year that I know of. How hard would it be to write a driver for these handhelds? Tech support refuses to reply by e-mail and only by phone which takes 45 minutes to connect. Works OK with laptop and other than the paper only lasts for 20 printouts per roll and the curl is hard to get out it works good.Make sure if you buy one of these that you can send it back if it won't work with your device.
I bought this in December 2010, it is now May 2012 and I have no phonograph. I wanted a turntable to play my Dylan vinyl collection on. It didn't have to be fancy, it just had to play records with the minimal amount of distortion. I've always had good luck (knock on wood) with Sony products in the past. I bought this item because it was (or what I thought was) the best deal for the least amount of money.Out of the box it was fine, beit as limited as it is. I played albums on it a couple times a month if that. I took great care of it and always cleaned albums before putting them on etc etc. Well, under two years and now it won't work. You push the button and it spins and as soon as the tonearm starts to head towards the vinyl it stops like it's binding on something. The belt is fine, it all looks perfectly fine it just won't play. I can spin it by hand and sound comes out the speakers so I believe it to be some sort of switch is being tripped just before it hits the record and causes the platter to stop.Of course the first thing I do is check the date of purchase...its under two years but over one - their warranty. I contacted Sony and the almost laughable options they gave me were this: Pay for their service dept. to fix it at god knows what cost, OR do their "exchange program" which is absolutely hillarious because not only will they be giving me a REFURBISHED turntable in exchange, but make me pay $69 for it...THATS HOW MUCH I PAID FOR IT IN THE FIRST PLACE! Yeah, I'm gonna exchange my broken turntable for one that's not even brand new PLUS pay you what I paid for the original NEW one...LOLGooooood luck if you plan on using this turntable for longer than 2 years. The needle will outlast the unit.
The unit was 20ft from the receiver, in the same room, in direct view of eachother...Tivo wouldn't connect.
I bought the iLuv 7500 and was very happy when it arrived on Dec 23, 2008, even though the so called "Super-Woofer" --- which holds the iPod dock -- was woefully underpowered. I figured what can you expect for $130, right? WRONG! The Superwoofer-iPod docking failed completely after 8 days and no one -- I mean NO ONE -- at iLuv will respond to my repeated requests for support. So there went the main reason I bought the i7500: to play my iTunes. The company has also removed the i7500 from its own web site as a product for sale, so that should tell you something. DO NOT buy this product. You'll be sorry if you do.
If you are a live music fan you do not want these. While these were OK for TV (only gave them a breif trail on TV) They were not very good for listening to live music. There is a constant hiss/hum which becomes glaringly obvious between songs and can be heard during softer parts of the music. I use this at my desk so the headphones and base station are less than 4 feet from each other. I tried all three channels and tuning settings multiple times and I could not find one acceptable for me. Additionally, even on the best 2 channels I found I would occasionally hear lound distortions in the sound when I turned my head or chair; and these becoame painfully more frequent if I moved as far as 10-12 feet from the base station. Maybe my expectations where too high.
Will swallow all the ink, would not let print unless you have all 4 cartridges, will if you clean the heads more than 5 times consecutive say goodbye to your ink. This printer is a big a scam from EPSON
We bought this camera for our daughter a year ago and have had nothing but misery since then. 99% of the pics come out with poor resolution. My husband and I have both tried to make it work better figuring user error on the part of our 15 yr old.... but alas no... the camera is just worthless. The lighting is never right. It is too bright so the pic is faded out or too dark so you can hardly see what you took a picture of. I often end up getting out my cell phone camera and taking a better pic and sending to an online place for printing with better results. It takes forever to take the pic so you sit there trying to hold the camera still enough with the pic often being blurry. Don't waste your money on this one, you'll regret it!
I ordered this card after reading the review of it mentioned in the description. The card performed as advertised, so I ordered another one. The second one was MUCH slower than my old 4X Sandisk card. Upon examining the product code, I noticed that instead of 910TS256CF, the new one says 910SM256CF. A call to Viking confirmed my suspicion, the new cards use Samsung chips instead of Toshiba. The tech support guy admitted that the Samsung cards were MUCH slower. So, if you are buying this card for the advertised speed, forget it! I don't think there is a slower card on the market. I was only able to achieve about 50K in the write mode, only 1/3X!
Great, you're thinking, I'll save some money on an ink cartridge! FYI, it's NOT compatible with Epson Stylus C80.Spend the extra cash and get the Epson brand one, which is what I ended up doing after I realized this one didn't work.
What an attractive player, so sleek and slim. Unpacks and hooks up in a jiffy, slip in the DVD and we're off. Crystal clear picture, the fine audio through my stereo system fills the living room. Ten minutes into the experience the picture freezes... and ten more minutes of patience and button pushing accomplishes absolutely nothing. Rebooting accomplishes nothing. The Philips Help Line accomplishes nothing. Forty five minutes of freeze frame later the player ejects the disc. From then on nothing I put in it is recognized, DVDs and CDs alike are met with a solemn NO DISC message on the faceplate. What a letdown!I'm glad I at least got my disc back without taking the thing apart.Save your money: steer clear of this lemon!
Awesome product if it worked well.I have a 5th generation iPod, the 30gb iPod Video. When docked and playing a movie, or scrolling through a title, the radio makes funky noises out of the speakers that are really annoying.I dislike that if I set the Volume at 6, and wish that when the alarm goes off in the morning, it would stay at volume 6, and not bump up to Volume 15 which is quite loud and dont wish to wake everyone else up in the house.Just gets bad feedback off of all iPod functions and all.I got it for christmas and I dont even use it, it sits on my desk with a piece of paper covering the extremely bright blue screen, with my iPod in it charging. I use my cell phone for my alarm in the morning.-Andrew Foxwell
I bought this item largely due to a review by Joel Kolstad which said that the power adapter "works anywhere in the world (100-240V)". This could not be farther from the truth. The power adapter is the same as the older version (it is a "wall wart"), and only works with 120 volts of AC. I tried using an older version device (which has the exact same power supply) with 240 volt power, and the power supply exploded and smoke poured from the "brick". I simply cannot fathom why D-link hubs don't have a power supply that works all over the world.If you only intend to use the D-link in the United States, then you probably won't have a problem. But if you intend to use it in other countries, beware!
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.
My first digital camera was an Olympus c3000. I was so impressed with the photo quality from that camera that I decided to stay with Olympus when I moved to a more compact camera. I loved my C3000 but I found I was leaving it at home because of its size.The Olympus name and the compact size of the Stylus 300 was what initially attracted me to it. The promise of being "weatherproof" sold me. I have to admit, although heavy, the size was perfect. Not too big. Not too small. I carried it everywhere. However, that's where my love affair with the Stylus 300 ends. The autofocus was slow. Woefully slow. I found a majority of my photos were blurred. Yes, I know how to operate the autofocus. However, for most spontaneous shots, the autofocus lagged behind.I was willing to work around that because of its size and, again, the promise of being "weatherproof." That promise was broken a couple of months ago. On our way to an outdoor concert, it began to rain. "No problem!" I confidently told my companions, "I'll take my camera. It's weatherproof." It's not. Before leaving the car, I checked to make sure the port doors were closed properly and the camera looked as sealed as it should be. To be fair, the camera functioned for an hour or two just fine. I was able to snap a few pictures as the rains came down. But the next shot I attempted greeted me with flashing green lights. That's when I noticed the water. The viewfinder was half full of water! At this point, I shut the camera off and stowed it back in my rain gear.Back at home, I opened all the doors to the camera and placed it on the dresser for several days. I'd hoped that the damage was limited to the viewfinder and that, once dry, the camera would be ok. No such luck. It hasn't worked since. The camera is out of warranty or I'd send it to Olympus.Initially, I was mildly disappointed with the picture quality from this camera. Now, I feel cheated. For a brief second, I looked at the Stylus Verve because of its size and its claim of being "weatherproof." I soon came to my senses. Olympus let me down and won't get a second chance.
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 thirty of these obsolete cards, seeing the price at nine cents and believing that they were a "bargain". I've done some Ebaying and am alert to the ludicrous shipping charges of some sellers there, but was off guard here. I didn't scroll down the page of my final order page to see that I was being charged over $179 shipping to buy under $3 worth of cards, and likewise, the total was at the end of a very long confirmation email. I would have sworn that I was being charged $5.99 for the order, which was close to the actual shipping cost, not per item. A few weeks later, I noticed the $182 charge on my credit card, broke into a cold sweat, and immediately asked for an RMA (two days before their deadline) which they reluctantly sent. They immediately discounted the order by $30 in hopes that I would not return the cards. Amazon followed by another $20, after I complained directly to Amazon. I could only return 27 because I had opened or given away three of them. I was finally given a last refund of slightly over $40, meaning that I had to pay shipping both ways (about $6 to receive, about $10 to return) and a 20% restocking fee for the unopened cards. In total, for three 256mb secure digital cards, I spent over $70. I guess I can consider this a "speeding ticket" at BlueProton's speed trap on the information highway!
I'm unable to say how this radio performs as the antenna broke at the base the first time that my husband attempted to use it. This same thing happened to the Grundig, earlier model that I bought for him the year before. This replacement proved to be equally disappointing. I have to add that he enjoyed the earlier model before the antenna broke.
I used the Harmony 880 for the past two years.very easy to setup but qaulity of the device is low, very low.within a year the volume buttons and some of the numeric keys stopped working. I have to press the keys very strong in order for them to respond.the remote was not used by children, and neither was in a humid area that can lead to this kind of mulfunction.
Had no video after intially plugging in this cable. Eventually got it work by accidentally unplugging the controller. Picture was garbled and would cut in and out. Plugged the controller back in and got nothing. Dunno if it's crappy shielding on the cable or what. Regular composite cable worked fine. Bummer.
This is not the only Amazon video projector price that is not accurate. I tried to buy a 3m video projector for $464.00 only to be told the same story about it being an Amazon error and that the actual product for sale was a replacement bulb for the projector. Folks, don't get your hopes up. In reality, $311.00 is the cost of a replacement bulb for this product; the real projector sells for much more. Amazon needs to work a little harder to make sure its ads are correct. These errors reflect on the professionalism of Amazon and ruin the public's faith in the company.
Plugged it into the USB and downloaded songs I bought offline, unfortunately the songs would not play on the device. I checked the instruction manual which says it was indeed compatible with wma format, however, it is not! A format error comes across the screen, or at least I think that is what the error message says, it won't even display the error message right! What a piece of junk!
Using this product, the bass was WAY too high, completely washed out everything else until I set my iPod to "Bass Reduce" mode, which solved the problem, but creates the whole new problem of having the EQ set to something I don't want it to be set to.
The replacement instructions with the battery are on a 2 5/8" x 3 5/8" sheet of paper, and the print is so small I couldn't read it without a magnifying glass. Literally, the lettering is 1/32" high. The most important part of the instructions should have been how to detach the old ribbon lead and reattach the new one. The little "socket" the lead goes into requires removal of a clamp piece, then insertion of the wire, then replacement of the clamp piece. The instructions are very short, and insufficient. It says, "insert the connector into the socket." Well, you can't do it without taking the clamp off first.The plastic tools for opening the iPod case are too soft, and wouldn't do the job. I ended up using a stiff knife blade to open the case.To make matters worse, the new battery will not fully charge. It will hold a half charge, but never gets up to full.In my opinion, this purchase was a big mistake.
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!!!!
This product is not as good as I thought it was going to be, so those looking to purchase it should shop around or defintely by it used!
This adapter "ate" 2 very important tapes of my kid growing up...they are ruined. How do I get my money back? Can I rate this with minus stars?
low cost & quick ship, but that does me no good if it doesn't fit. Not worth the hassle & expense to ship back. I have a 97 Camry with a stock stereo & this simply didn't fit.
I have to go ahead and not recommend this company; I've used their ram in my powerbook g4 for a year before it started randomly freezing up my computer. I'm in the process of warranty justice! Wish me luck.
This router no longer functioned after 3 years. For the last 2 years it required reseting every month or so while also producing a high-pitched sound. This past week it would drop the internet signal after high bandwidth uploads or downloads and I was reseting frequently per day. This morning it officially died and would not register a cable signal.I'm going to buy a Motorola Surfbound Cable Modem and hope it serves me better.
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!
The description of this product makes it sound like you can use it to convert and connect a firewire device to a usb port. This is not the case. When the product arrives, it says right on the package that it can only be used to connect usb to usb or firewire to firewire. I haven't used it because it is basically useless. A bulky set of cables that doesn't allow any inter-connectivity.
The unit only works for one computer. I wanted to use to couple to a splitter so I coulld have two computers working and it does not do that and customer service at Linksys was mostly useless and they recommended getting this device without telling me it was so limited in functionality. I returned the product for credit. I do not recommend using linksys products. The 3Wire wirless router works very well. I would use the 3 Wire and Belkin receivers for all your needs.
I purchased this item directly from the manufacturer and had it shipped to my home. This was the single worst purchase I have ever made. The device came broken, ie, the display screen was full of black lines that wouldn't clear. When I tried to talk to customer service, they would not just take back the item, but wanted a restocking fee of 6.5% for this defective item. AND the phone number I had to call for customer service is in New York and no toll free number was provided. When I asked to talk to the customer service manager, they refused, then after I insisted, they put me through to the manager's voice mail. He never returned my call (big, huge shock). In any case, I have had the shipping company investigate the broken item and I hope to get my money back one way or the other. All in all, the manufacturer of this item provided a poor product and rotten customer service. If I could give a zero star rating, I would.
I bought this N router to replace a G netgear so I could get better signal strength to a particular location. This N router doesn't get as strong a signal to that desk than the G does. I also bought a Dlink USB MIMO antenna for the laptop I use there and got 6.5 Mbps compared to 11 Mbps from G with built in antenna. N didn't help for this location and Dlink MIMO doesn't work as advertised for me. I will never buy Dlink again. I also had setup problems. I finally had to call tech support to get it working. I did have good tech support from them.
We bought the Tivo for the tuner use only and if you do this without the service you get some pretty annoying nag screens.Cool product but but for our use not really ideal.CheersDanhttp://www.destination360.com/http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/nevada/las-vegas/las-vegas.php
I bought this disk in January 2009. It sat in the box until June 2009. It got very light use for three months and then sat unused until June 2010. After one week the system wouldn't boot. I am now running CheckDisk. The file check routine has had to repair hundreds of files. Luckily, the files are all backed up.
It's not that this camera is *bad* camera, but I had to give it a 2 when you look at its competition. My biggest beef with this camera was the autofocus. It hunted way too long, and this often gave way to poor shots with out-of-focus subjects. It's not so bad when you are photographing a posed shot, but candid shots were often screwed up because of this. The autoflash was also consistenly poor, making for mediocre indoor shots.&lt;...
This is certainly not a good item, so I returned it. It is heavy. The material used for the earcups is somewhat rough and does not feel comfortable. The sound is good. However, even though headphones are supposedly to keep others from hearing what you are listening to, the isolation is bad and someone standing next to you can hear every word that comes through the headphone. Not a good word for this item!
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.
This printer worked very well for a few days. Nice features, decent quality prints. Then the plastic lid to the paper tray broke. I don't know how it happened, but when I examined the piece I could see that the part that broke wasn't that strong to begin with. Poor design. Placed too much stress on a plastic pin about an eighth of an inch thick.Shortly thereafter the paper stopped feeding into the printer correctly. Every time I tried to print it jammed. Now I can only print if I wait until I hear the rollers moving inside the printer, then gently push the paper in by hand until it catches and the printer pulls it in, being careful not to push too hard, in which case the paper jams. I can print successfully about 50% of the time, which is to say about half my prints jam during printing despite being manually fed, and have to be run again.I tried to get this printer serviced, but was informed that the cost of merely shipping it to Kodak for an estimate would be in excess of $100, with no guarantee that it could be fixed. I passed.I would not buy this printer or any Kodak printer again. There are better, sturdier, and more reliable printers available for the same price from other manufacturers.
My experience with this product was frustration and sadness.I would have expected this product to be a perfect companion for the 50" Panasonic plasma TV that I installed. HDMI connections should make everything clean and simply. Sadly, I did not find this to be the case.The product info listed 2 HDMI connections, but this refers to 1 in and 1 out. No HDMI to connect a DVD player. Worse, despite over 4 hours on the phone with a series of helpful, patient and courteous Panasonic tech support people I couldn't get an audio or video signal to display using optical connections and standard a/v to the back of the TV.I found the controls on the receiver to be extremely non-intuitive and frustrating to set and the manual borderline useless. Do they ever ask real consumers to read these instructions and see if they are comprehensible? I suspect not.I eventually exchanged the unit for an Onkyo 604, which although it is not a digital receiver worked immediately out of the box.My experience with Panasonic products has generally been delight, but this one just didn't work out for me.GTV6fistiNorcross, GA
When I got the camera, I immediately noticed the small size. That along with the CCD were pluses, but as soon as I turned on the camera for recording, that's when the problems started. First of all, please, somebody tell me if this is correct or if I should return it for an exchange (mine may be faulty):The winding noise from the DV tape is captured onto all films recorded. This means that there is a constant train like noise captured onto all of the videos I record from this camcorder. I'm thinking that the manufacturer's can't be that stupid to make such a faulty mistake, so I'm gonna try to exchange this for another one. Is there any hope in doing this, or does all JVC GR-D230's have this problem?I also didn't like the need to install their proprietary software.Please, people who have this camera, tell me if this is a common mistake that you have to live with, or is this just a faulty item they shipped. Thanks
It is cheep and imported crap it has a hum buzzzz all the time it runs with the car on avoid this junk and spend some money on a real unit .
First off, I'd liked to mention that this product was purchased by my brother and sister in law from sam's club. They used it for about 18 months before it suddenly stopped working. They eventually gave up on it and gave it to me as a present. I bought the parts and fixed it (needed a fresh power supply) and now have a television for my bedroom, where i never would have afforded one before.Graphics: Out of every TV I have owned or my friends and family have owned (about 10 in all), this has easily got to be the poorest. The picture is faded and not very great. This television is not true HDTV, which at this point there is little to no excuse for. In the televisions defense, I have yet to tinker substantially with the video options, but what I did do has yet to produce satisfactory image results.Sound: I have no complaint with the sound, but seeing as I don't require much sound from a TV I would mostly use at night when the kids are asleep, it meets my needs.Input/Output: As others may or may not mention, one of the ideal things about this television is a VGA port. I was very disappointed, however, as it does not support speaker cables. You would need to buy a special cable that splits a computer cable to stereo, which is not a big deal, but is still not something other VGA Tvs I have owned force out of me. Along with the built in DVD player, it offers a variety of other input options, and I am impressed with what it offers, including composite, component, s-cable (which other people are phasing out). In general, the only thing I want the TV for is the DVD player and computer hookup function (to watch stuff from my TV), so I am content with what it has.DVD Player: The DVD player loads fast, and seems to work fine. I do not love how it accepts and spits out DVDs, but this function has worked fine for my brother and sister in law for years. The DVD player is not up to par with modern day and its upconversion, but neither is the TV itself.Menu: The menu options are the most limited I have ever seen on a HDTV, and I was unsatisfied with them. I hope it gives me enough control that I can improve the video quality when using an video optimizer disk.Remote Control: I am unimpressed with the remote control. I normally wouldn't mention something so small, but I don't actually like this remote, it is poorly designed.The Stand: This seems like one of the most well built stands I have seen on a lcdtv, so i suppose that is a positive thing. However, it does not swivel, which is a big disadvantage on a TV this size these days. I suppose you can buy a wall mount to do that kind of stuff, but it is worth noting.Overall: So to sum up, it is not a great television, and not near the quality of televisions I typically buy. It is prone to breaking down, and I only hope I get a few years out of it before the next component gives out. If you can get it for really cheap, it is better than nothing, but overall, this is the least impressive HD television I have ever owned, and that includes a crt 480 (high resolution) TV I owned in college. I wouldn't pay over $200 or so for it, so if you see it for cheap, it is up to you whether you want to risk it's poor quality and inevitable breakdown.
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 can't say that I own very many of these things, this was in fact my first venture into USB webcams. I was a bit disappointed in the software that came with it and as many have pointed out, image is decent in well lit areas but not at all acceptable in darker settings. USB is the only cost effective way to go for chat cams were quality isn't critical.
I have used this computer and the G5 is not even close to been the fastest. It is not just overpriced, it is astronomically overpriced. I don't like a company that consistently makes gargantuan exagerated claims about their products. To make matters worse Maya (Alias) is not dual processor aware on the Mac platform, despite claims to the contrary. So everything takes at least twice as long to render no matter what model G5 you buy. If you really, really want to buy this model you should wait a little while, Apple plans to cut their prices sooner than you think. However, even at half price, the G5 is still overpriced and insanely slow compared to any Pentium or Athlon based computer.
The idea behind this is great but it does not support all printers. I have a canon lazer printer (new) and it did not support it. Call Linksys before you buy to see if it supports your printer.
I am a network administrator for a medium sized non-profit. I have made thousands of Cat5e/RJ-45 terminations in my career but I must say these connector are no good. They simply don't "click-in" to the wall or device jack like they should leaving you with an easy to pull out connection. When closely compared to connectors of other brands the design flaw is obvious. The clip on the bottom of the connector is flatter than most others again causing the connector to not click into the jack. Stay away from these and save yourself the headache. I have also used these from Amazon:RJ45 CAT-5 E (8P8C) Crimp Connector solid, (100 Pcs Per Bag)which work great.
I might be old fashioned but my grandparents had appliances that are still working 35 years after purchase. I think something like this simple device with no moving parts ought to last more than a year and a half. So I give it a star for each year it lived. I'm being generous with the half year. Now, I'm off to order a different brand.
Nothing against the product except that I would get the NC685 given the reviews I have seen. My real complaint is with Amazon and their sales practices. This does not come from Amazon and if they do not sell it they will not offer you any customer service. I order the 665 inadverntantly as I meant to order the 685. Less than 2 hours after I ordered the product I called up to say I made a mistake and that I wanted to buy the 685 (more $ so no problem I thought). They said they already placed the order with the merchant and that ehy could do nothing for me as I had to call the merchant. The next day I had a tough day at work and did not call the merchant until 2:oo p.m. (there only open from 9:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. or I would have called them when I hung up with Amazon the previous evening). I was advised that the item had already shipped and they could do nothing for me. The only thing that they could offer was to refuse the package and they would provide me with a full refund. They forgot to mention that they would still charge me the $20 shipping and handling. All said and done I might as well have gone to my local electronics store as it would have cost me around the same price. My advice, DO NOT PURCHASE FROM AMAZON IF THE ARE JUST GOING TO SEND YOU TO A THIRD PARTY VENDOR AND TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE PURCHASE.
The US Robotics modem sold by Westronics / Amazon is a USED UNIT sold as new. It came in a clear plastic bag and has coffee or water stains on the bottom. This is a scam! Buyer beware! What a waste of time. It's safe to assume there is no warranty on this item. Although the product looks to be a legacy item, it is actively sold on [...] and [...].
This was the second case I bought. I thought it would be reliable because of the screen protection, ventalation, and silicone rubber. WOW WAS I WRONG!!! The only thing this case could possibly be used for is a duster. It is open at the top of the case so when ever you try to adjust and or take it off dust collects inside and is a pain to get out. Another complaint I have is that is scratches the screen whenever you take it off. I now have a long scratch down the front of my pod. If I were you look at the Contour Showcase it is one of the best cases possible. DO NOT BUY THE JAM JACKET!!!!!!!!
Got it to use it with my laptop. The USB port is on the left hand side, and I'm a right-handed person, but once I place the mouse to the right of my laptop (right next to it), it doesn't get any signal, and doesn't perform as a mouse should. So it turned to be pretty much useless for me. Do not recommend it for the right-handed people with left-sided USB ports.
Olympus DS-40 Digital Voice RecorderONE (1) OF THE INCLUDED BATTERIES ARRIVED DAMAGED.I HAVE NOT REPLACED IT - THEREFORE MY REVIEW IS NOT POSSIBLEVERY DISAPPOINTING
Do not buy this product. I learned my lesson again...you get what you paid for...it's not the same as the other "$50 cable". It shows red lines and degrades picture over time.
Kodak has some nerve charging so much for a camera that does so little. I have a 3 yr old 1 meg Kodak camera that takes much better photos than this 3 meg. The photos are not crisp by any means. I expected a little more by stepping up 2 megs.Once I got over the fact that the 3900 didn't come with a rechargeable battery, I was irate by the fact that it doesn't come with streaming video like the much less expensive 3600. The 3900 is much more expensive than the 3600, yet the 3600 has more features. I compared both and the 3600 even takes better pictures with only 2 megs. Don't make my mistake. Stay away from this camera!!!
Bought this as a gift. Kodak has received JD Power awards for being the most user friendly camera maker. That part was true. It had great little blurbs for every presetting to describe what it was intended to be used for. In addition, on its face, it was a good value: 3x zoom and 4MP all for under $150.But the picture quality was so poor. I compared it to my several-year-old Canon A70 and it was really no contest. I was embarassed that I even bought the camera as a gift and told my friend that I would return it and get them a different camera.Additional things: extremely short battery life and poor build quality. For an additional $20, you can get a Canon A510 that is built much better and has superior image quality. Take a look at some of the sample photos that users have uploaded on that camera.I'm glad that others are enjoying this camera, though. I'm a big fan of Kodak normally... but I just can't support this camera.
I bought this cable cause its cheap like me. It got here in 1 day practically but it doesnt work for the xbox 360 you get the famous E74 error usually pertaining to a bad AVI/HDMI cable. I picked up a cable at frys for 2 bucks more and dont have an issues. Wish i didnt waste the money though.
All,I am remarkably disappointed with the speed of this laptop, it's slow. Sony doesn't give you recovery disks. For the money it should really have come with Xp Pro. A lot of the software it comes with asks you to upgrade for a price, which gets annoying after a while. I now also get a dwwin error on shut down, which is something to do with Dr. Watson being corrupted. Which is kind of hard to fix without aformentioned recovery disks. The error can be somewhat fixed by turning off Microsoft Error reporting in My Computer. Other users have the same problem.Not worth the money./Brian
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.
I started this book and was so excited about it I told every avid reader I know that this book could be borrowed when I was through, now I am a bit emabarassed to do so. I read it anxiously to find out who killed Harriet's brother.But as pages flew I found myself dissapointed too,too many snakes,where were we going with the evil brothers of the suspected killer? Which Aunt was which? What happened to the point? Believe me I have more questions.But bottom line is the author does have talent,she made me remember with clarity the thought patterns of my childhood.She would make use of it if she wrote a sequel to this novel and satisfied us all with an explanation.There is a reference to &quot;your little friend&quot; as being Hely.
I bought these headphones thinking they might be nice since they stay in your ear. Well it turns out that if your ears are small they don't fit, you can twist until they get jammed in, but then you have a sore ear for 5 days. Not only are they extremely uncomfortable but they sound quality sucks. They do not block any sound from the outside, so on top of listening to poor quality music, you also have to hear everything around you......Then on top of everything else you cannot get a refund because the item have been used...Save your money.
This item is falsely advertised as an Apple product. It is NOT made by Apple. It is a cheaply made imitation. The pieces don't fit together quite right and the charging chord is not able to plug all the way into the charging block. When the charger is plugged in it emits a VERY loud VERY high pitched buzzing sound that my entire household finds unbearable. This charger is not worth your time or money!
The experience with Amazon was fine. I found that the product was far less than I expected. When I followed the instructions the decide started working fine and then after a minute or so it started creating a substantial amount of white noise that I could not get rid of. In addition, I would get occasional pops and clicks out of it. I sent it back. Since then I have found out that only connection that I could make to my TV (single prong earphone jack) is commonly a bad connection and could have created those conditions all on its own.
A Replay 60 hr unit was replaced with Tivo 60 hr unit. Both units are noisy -- during quiet moments in tv passage, you can hear the hard disk spin. So you have to turn up the volume accordingly.An earlier version of Replay the hard disk runs when recording. For Tivo the hard disk is always spinning. In this day and age there is no reason why Tivo, Phillips couldn't command the hard disk go to sleep mode when not recording. That's why I opted for a 5 year warranty. Hard disks die eventually, and so it's a question of when.The man-machine interface for Replay is superior to the Tivo -- it's more intuitive and easier to master. I decided to not subscribe to Tivo since at the time I got the unit there was a price change (...) for lifetime membership. As a consequence I manually setup to record programs of interest by entering channel, times, and frequency. It's a hassle, but I refuse to pay Tivo anymore money.Whoever designed the Tivo man-machine interface oughta be hung by his/her toe nails. Tivo should take a lesson from Replay. On Tivo, if you pick the wrong recording to replay it's very difficult to stop it. And you can't label a recording so there is just generic info -- being able to label program name would be great. With Replay there is no additional cost for service so you do not have this problem.I would have kept the replay, but after having to turn in the unit 3 times for repair (hard disk noise) I got a Tivo (noisy). However, I didn't know that Tivo had the same problem. It should be a no brainer to use quieter hard drives or to sound isolate the hard drive -- it's not rocket science. The problem is that with Replay you get a refurbished unit not a new one. So you know that Replay unit had problems. Perhaps Tivo has the same policy -- you get refurbished unit. Maybe I should go back to VCRs and have DSS programmed to record on VCR?
I bought this drive about a year ago and I don't burn dvds very often, still it worked well for about only 6 months. The drive also has a loud train like sound. Not good if you're into audio recording. After 6 months, every dvd AND cd burn gave buffer underrun errors. Now the drive acts as a DVD-ROM as the burning capabilites are depleted.I can see my review is consistent with the others, as you get what you pay for.I learned my lesson to not buy from generic dvd writers, as paying 30 dollars more would have saved me the hassle from buying a new one.
I bought this radio because it's digital and I thought it would be easier to tune. The first radio I got worked about a week and I had to send it back. Amazon was very good about getting me a new one and so far so good but it doesn't get am radio stations in very good (my husband likes the sports shows). Overall, I wish I would have spent the extra $20 and got a good one. I guess "you get what you pay for" is the truth.
I tried a replay rtv5080 for about A week. The biggest problem was with signal dropouts on any scrambled cable channel. They don't have a fix for this problem so I decided to go with Tivo. By the way Replay's big claim to fame was no charge for subscribing to their service. I see they have started charging, I hope the subscribers don't get burned because Sonic Blue is in big financial trouble and could bail out of the dvr market anytime.
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.
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 don't think I used it more than 5-6 times in the 5 months I've had it, but now the tape deck spits it out or it'll play 5 seconds then go silent for 5 seconds, then come back in and out. I've since replaced it with another brand and I have not had any issues with it so I know the issue is not with the tape deck. The product is cheap, so you get what you pay for. The new one I have was $30-40 and you can tell just by holding the two it's not as cheaply made.
The camera itself is ok. But the spring that clip on the laptop screen is too tight, it hardly gets on my IBM T-40 and T43P (~0.75 in thickness). I have a QuickCAM pro 5000 at work which works much better, although larger in size. make sure you measure your laptop screen thickness before you buy this camera.
I bought this monitor in April, 2006. For six months it was great. Then it stopped working. It's under warranty, so I am hoping to get it fixed at Apple's expense.But I ask you, what kind of quality control does Apple use? And what can I expect after the warranty runs out next April?I am deeply disappointed. I have been using Apple computers for 22 years. This was the first time I bought an Apple monitor. It is also the last time.
I purchased a couple of these and they are useless to me. I had planned to use this adapter to plug my headphones into my guitar amp. I tried several pairs of headphones and not one of them worked. The adapter itself is rather short compared to adapters I've used that actually functioned properly. DO NOT BUY IF YOU PLAN ON PLUGGING YOUR HEADPHONES INTO THIS PRODUCT.
First off, the last Firmware update that they did was July 2008. It's 2.1.04. That's just unacceptable, especially cause this thing has SO many problems, even though I have the latest Firmware update. I have to rescan all my music every week or so so the ArcLibrary would still be there. I listen to my music based on ID3 tags, & every week or so, the tags just disappear. I have to rescan them too much. This is also annoying cause I like to rate my songs. Every time I have to rescan all my songs, I lose all my ratings -_-.The next problem is that sometimes it won't play my file, whether it be a video or a song. I put it to play all my music randomly, & then put it in my pocket. It'll play for like a half hour or so, then everything will just stop. I have to take it out my pocket & pick a different song to play.I sent my first 605 back to Archos thinking that it was a problem with my unit, but this is my second one, & I'm having the same problem, so it's not a problem with my particular unit, it's just that this thing sucks.Oh, it's very slow by the way. Most of the time when I try to turn on the Backlight so I can see what the name of the song is that's playing (done by pressing any button at all), the light turns on like...it's pretty variable. Sometimes it happens in a few seconds, sometimes a few minutes.I'll be buying a new mp3 player soon, cause I can't stand this thing. Prolly one of those Solid State Drive mp3 players. I hope they make those by now.
These binoculars were inexpensive, but you are better off spending some more money, and getting something good; this product is really junk and shouldn't have the good name of Olympus on them.
HP tech support does not understand basic English. I have wasted dozens of hours trying to get OS cd's to use for the replaced Hard drive. Computer was purchased 11/2006, and has been unusable for last month. Tech support denies problems, lies about status, is completely incompetent.Oh - and, guess what! HP is *out of stock* of it's own OS cd's. No estimate of when they will get more!! This was a complete waste of money. I will buy a Dell now, and paying 3 times more would be a bargain compared to this.
tried twice but both batteries were same. Neither snapped into place so i had to use duct tape to hold in place. Finally ordered genuine Garmin battery(cost 50% more)
This camera has a lot of good features, but consistently underexposes shots significantly in all light conditions, including full sun. If you don't believe this, type in "XTI underexposure" in your browser! You will see HUNDREDS of posts. Indoor photos with the built in flash are particularly bad.The exposure problem renders the auto modes worthless - not appropriate for an $800 camera.
I finally broke down and decided to upgrade my MP3 player to a portable media player. I had originally wanted to get an iPod, but was mostly weary of compatibility with my library. After lots of research, I decided to go with the 160 GB Archos 605 because it was essentially an 160GB iPod meshed with an iTouch. It also had PlaysForSure backing up the fact that it will play just about anything.I had some trouble at first with the player. It took almost a full day to charge the player, and it wouldn't run off auxiliary power from my computer. I also had trouble syncing it with my Windows Media Player (WMP). I don't normally use WMP, so I didn't like this feature. After getting my music on it, I realized that it filed the MP3's based on the ID3 tags (like WMP), not the folders they were in. Most of my music was sorted by genre on my computer, so I had trouble finding all of it. Also, it was tough to make playlists at first for this reason. It also froze and crashed a lot the first few days. I figured out that this is because once you open a playlist and are playing it, you can't really decide to load a new playlist without closing the old one. I also had trouble connecting to the internet via WiFi to download plug-ins.That all being said, I still give it 4 stars. I have learned to deal with most of the issues above. It still sometimes crashes when I decide I want to listen to a particular song after loading a playlist, but oh well. I found out that you don't have to sync it with WMP. I didn't have any playlists in WMP, so I don't know if they carry over by syncing it. You can transfer files like you would with any other external device by going to My Computer and draging and dropping files in the correct folder. This is how I transfered video to it, and how I will transfer all my new music. This is also the easiest way to update your Archos and buy plug-ins. I had trouble with Archos' site, but their phone help was very good and even just had me do it over the phone and emailed me the plug-in. Most of my AVI files played without the Cinema plug-in, but about 40% didn't. I got the Cinema plug-in and I have only found one particular file that didn't play because of the compression ratio. The picture is amazing and I like it very well. The sound isn't quite as good because it sometimes isn't loud enough. Especially on an airplane, some of my files cannot be heard, even with my noise cancelling head phones. I will have to edit the file to increse the volume. I dabbled a little with the online media available for free through Archos' site on DailyMotion. It dl'ed very quickly and was very good quality for the player. Eventually I will buy the Web Browser plug in, but right now it doesn't make sense since I have a laptop.I like that you can plug it in to the cradle or a computer and charge it while listening to music or playing video. I also got the DVR and it plays very easily onto any TV. You have to be sure your TV or cable box has an S-video output or you cannot record TV with your Archos. Mine doesn't, so I haven't been able to try out this feature. The battery is only about 4 hours for video and browsing, so you have to plan your time carefully. I have not figured out how long the music is for it yet, but it is plenty long enough.Overall, I am very satisfied with the player and will be even more satisfied when I am able to record TV. Tech support has also been pretty good as well, although I haven't had any big problems yet.Update: After three years, I barely use this thing any more. I've had lots of problems with it. The battery doesn't stay charged for more than 2 days. I can't hear many of my video files. Customer Service through Archos sucks. The MP3 feature of this device is awful. I use it as a back up for when my laptop dies or run out of battery on my iPod. The only nice thing is I can use it like an external hard drive (after it has had sufficient time to charge). Even the external batter pack they sell to extend the play time doesn't always work. STAY AWAY FROM ARCHOS AND THEIR PRODUCTS!
I am older I admit. I looked for an "IPhone " charger and speaker setup. Somehow this search sent me to this item and I ordered it. BE AWARE, THIS IS ONLY FOR IPOD NOT IPHONE. They will let me return but I am paying shipping. My annoyance is my search lead me to this item and while it had great reviews I never asked for an IPod item. Somehow feel duped.
The Midland 74-250 weather radio is good choice for weather alerts while pursuing outdoors activities as it has many alerts and the S.A.M.E.(Specific Area Message Encoding) feature, but keep in mind some negatives:When I purchased mine, It was listed as having rechargable batteries and a wall charger. It apparently no longer comes with it. From the Midland web site (an older page):&quot;Includes:Alarm ClockDigital ThermometerDigital Clock9 Programmable S.A.M.ERechargeable BatteriesWall Charger&quot;and from the FAQ:&quot;Q. What charger for the 74-250 Handheld Weather Radio?Ans. 200 Milliamp 6volt charger, and please make sure that the plug fits the jack.&quot;Midland does not list a charger.The radio loses the date and time when the batteries are changed, but it keeps the county code.Programming is difficult, keep the manual handy.Both alarms are turned on when the batteries are changed.It requires a coin or similar item to open the battery door.
I bought one a few years back and had to have it replaced after 6 months.The replacement I received needed to be replaced 8 months later.Today the replacement is needing a replacement.The only fun thing is calling Tech Support and hearing someone named &quot;Steven&quot; speaking English with a Indian accent. They are however very professional and quick to fix the problem.The problems were mainly bad battery time, loss of tracking ability, inability to work off a USB hub, and a handful of other hardware issues.Knowing what I know I'd give it a pass!
Okay, first of all the thing comes with absolutely no instructions, only a cd with a used guide in it that is of no help what so ever. Secondly, unless you have a Linksys router you are basically screwed. I have a Belkin N+ router and there was no way that I was ever going to be able to used the expander. Then, once I called the 800 number they honestly tried to tell me that they were going to have to charge me $9 to fix the fact that THEIR product was not compatible with my router. When the guy said that, I packed the thing in the box and returned it. I would never reccoment this product to anyone.... EVER!!!
Both Amazon and APC list this as a replacement battery cartridge for the APC ES350 UPS. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. It certainly doesn't work with *my* ES350 -- won't even fit in the slot. My guess is that APC has used the same nomenclature for several different UPS form factors over the years. And if you buy the wrong one, you're screwed -- Amazon won't accept the return of batteries.So here's a brand new, unused lead-acid battery heading straight to my local hazardous waste (and I'm conscientious -- I know people who would just dump in the garbage headed for their local landfill). This is an incredible waste of resources.I would advise someone looking for a replacement UPS battery to avoid buying it on the internet unless they are super sure they have exactly the right cartridge. The extra few bucks to be able to look at what your purchasing and compare it with old one to ensure a fit is worth it. At the very least, double-check the model number -- not just the product name.I love Amazon, but I was very disappointed with the two sentence version of 'tough luck pal -- take it your local hazardous waste' response to my desire to correct an error that was a result of unclear information on the part of the manufacturer.
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...
Toshiba won't tell you two CRITICAL facts about their P105 line of computers:1. It has a NONSTANDARD KEYBOARD LAYOUT, and you probably won't realize this fact until you actually see it and use it because, to my knowledge, all their product descriptions fail to mention it. People who are proficient with a standard keyboard layout will probably not like this keyboard. The right shift key has virtually disappeared relative to a standard keyboard, and the arrow keys are very awkwardly placed. This will slow down your typing speed considerably, at least until you 'relearn' typing to accommodate these handicaps.2. Although Toshiba's own website admits that silicone keyboard protectors are "must-have protection" for a notebook computer (and they ARE essential), you can't buy one for a P105 from Toshiba - OR FROM ANYONE ELSE to the best of my knowledge (and I've spent hours looking). This means that a single drop of water spilled on the keyboard can ruin it, resulting in the need for a very costly repair. Toshiba even went so far as to have at least one sample keyboard protector made for the P105 line but they failed to have any made available to customers.I have done battle with Toshiba over this obvious problem, which required the writing of several letters and the filing of a Better Business Bureau complaint. Toshiba to this day fails to believe any problem exists. I had always been a huge fan of Toshiba products (including computers) until I bought a P105.Other problems: the 'Super-Multi' DVD drive failed to read ANY form of blank media and had to be replaced. A bit of web research revealed this to be a problem that wasn't at all isolated. By the time I realized the DVD drive couldn't be used to record data, I had lots of data that needed to be backed up somehow before taking the unit in for repairs... without a working disk drive backups are very problematic. Finally, for some reason my P105 frequently stalls out during web browsing and no one can figure out why... it has done this since it was brand-new. My previous Toshiba notebook computer had none of these problems (although a Toshiba DVR I own also had a faulty DVD drive).
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 cable does not give a clear picture. I can't send it back because it cost my more to send back than what I paid.
I bought this thinking it would fit my 2008 Toyota Matrix and it doesn't even come close. Don't make the same mistake I did, in thinking it will work.
I purchased these speakers from a e-retailer, and Athena Technologies refused to service them. Their customer support couldn't be any worse. Now I am stuck with a worthless defective speaker!
After 13 months of using this computer the motherboard died and as someone else already said, it costs over 400 dollars (if you are in the USA) to repair it. Where I live, it costs over 800 dollars to repair it. I have also heard of other people with the same problem. I am not buying HP again.
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.
I am a classroom teacher and have been looking for the best electric pencil sharpener for some time- needless to say, it is NOT this one. I am on my 3rd one only because the school keeps purchasing them. While this sharpener looks great, it doesn't sharpen well at all. Pencils are dull, some don't even sharpen, and some appear to be sharpened, but then the lead falls right out. I thought maybe it was the quality of pencils so I brought them home to sharpen in my home sharpener of which they sharpened fine. Hmmmm.... Not to mention that this sharpener has a bad design. When the shavings receptacle is in place, there is a tiny protruding plastic nodule that fits inside the sharpener housing. If that nodule is broken off (which happened to me- one of the kids knocked it over) the sharpener will not work. I contacted the company and they would not send me a new receptacle- great customer service. Told me to buy a new sharpener; well, fat chance on that. So, I am still searching for a better product...
I thought I was in the clear. I'd been using the brush for a month and a half, effectively enough, when two days ago, I notice the carbon bristles all over the record I was cleaning. Anybody know how to get their money back for this item? I wouldn't purchase this product, until they redesign and offer an updated model.
As an old computer professional who has lost the passion for tinkering I have gotten used to the simplicity of most modern OS utilities and I live happily in a world of computer users, oblivious to the intricacies of that lie behind installers and autorun programs.This drive came with a "1 click backup software included" sign that seemed right up my alley. When the drive arrived, I plugged in, connected it and it powered right up. The drive was empty and then I noticed the installation CD for the backup software. This was already a negative point. The last WD drive I bought came with the backup software already installed right in the drive. (Makes sense, doesn't it?)After I installed the software and navigated through the not so clear menu system, I initiated the 1 click backup. The software selected "My Documents" (37GB) for backup. The navigation for adding or subtracting files from the backup was not very clear so I decided to leave it at that and started the backup. The process began and I left my desk for a few minutes. When I came back it was 16% through the process. I left and came back again and found it at 16% again so I stopped to check. The software was locked. When I cancelled the backup it told me my data would be lost. Now my drive is locked, it shows up as being 160MB not 500 GB, appears as a CD drive instead of a hard drive and shows 0 space available. The sofware won't run. Now I have to clean up this mess. The time and effort to do this will be much more expensive than the money I saved by buying this drive. Do yourself a favor Buy the Western Digital Drive.
Last year i bought my first IBM travel mouse, it looks great with my ibm thinkpad (made by lenovo) but with the ibm logo still on it, it matched perfectly my laptop, so i decided to buy 2 more IBM travel mouse for other 2 thinkpads with the IBM logo on them, but what i got was 2 "Thinkpad" branded mouses, no more IBM logo on them besides it appeared on the image of the product i choose, too bad, hope next time sellers put the right image on the product before we buy them... i will resell them!
This unit does have good sound, but that's where it ends. The controls are very user unfriendly and no other remotes will operate it. It went completely dead in two months. Samsung has the worst, most unfriendly customer service I have ever seen. I had to pay $30.00 to ship it to them and when I got it back the dvd player kept getting worse and finally died. While it was in the shop I used a $28 Apex player out of my rv and the picture actually looked better. Now, when you try to play a dvd it just says "disc unknown" and shuts off. My warranty expired two weeks ago. Never again will I buy Samsung.
This case is not what you can expect for an item priced like this.The lether material becomes damaged after certain time of use.Because of It's design it is also difficult to handle the phone once you manage how to insert it in it.
I purchased one of these for my A/V components which are behind an solid oak door. I am not sure if the thickness of the door had anything to do with my problems, but the remote would not work with the doors closed. Also, I found it very difficult to place the IR blasters (eyes). They seemed to need to be very precicely placed, or they would not work at all. I much prefer theLogitech Harmony 900 Rechargeable Remote with Color Touch Screenwhich uses a few large IR blasters that can be positioned almost where ever near your A/V components. It also has an amazing interface and is much easier to use.
It is the perfect size to operate on a laptop on your lap. I liked it so well after a week that I bought a second one. However, after two months, the first mouse worked very poorly (scrolling a click-selecting were very delayed and intermittent) without completely dying.
It all began after a few hours worth of use, the head began to jump and thrash inside the unit. Brand new player and a new DVD. I called Audiovox and was told that DVD was scratched or dirty. I repeated that I had tried several DVDs fresh out of their cases with the same results. OK, then the tech decided the head was dirty and I was instructed that I must buy and use a DVD head cleaner, a disc that looks like a false eyelash has been glued to it. I mentioned that this DVD player was brand new and nothing had been allowed to near the head. In the end, I bought a cleaner and the problem persisted.The second call to Audiovox went the same, though I told them it happen when using brand new DVDs, the DVD must be scratched or dirty. Once we got past that, the head was dirty, though the unit was new and I had now used a head cleaner. Eventually this tech caved in and told me what to do to send the unit in for repair.Over three weeks later we received a refurbished player tossed into a box without the batteries for the headphones and the remote. A quick call to the support department got me the watch battery for the remote, but they forgot the headphone batteries.This one seemed to work fine, until the night we tried to watch Return of the King, halfway through... whirrrr... clunk... clunk... burp... clunk... whirrrr... (It really hates the transition point on dual layer DVDs)Another phone call to Audiovox and the same response, "the DVD or the head must be dirty"... I gave up...-----As others have said, the sound really is weak and "tinny" and unless you can keep your head still for an entire movie, the wireless headphones are worthless. Plus the fact that you may be gambling on getting a junk player (If you do, save yourself the hassle and three week wait by taking it straight back to the store.) caused me to rate this player so low.
Bought two. The first worked for the first two uses. The second was left in the charger to be ready for use - it was, uh, useless. The first wouldn't take a charge the third time around.
This product does not work, I have tried using it on several setups to make sure there was no hardware failure any place, and this just did not work. When I used my computer and brought the resolution down to 480i, it would display a picture, but would flicker on and off (more off than on).
UPDATE 2010.11.14: Changed from 5 stars to 1. Now I've noticed the cable often receives a high pitched interference from the engine, corresponding with it running and accelerating. Or rare occasions, moving the cable around helped minimize the distortion. I believe this is because the cable is so thin and doesn't have adequate electrical shielding. It's no longer useful in my car!Original Post: I just bought this and was surprised how thin and flat the actual cable was. I connected it to my iphone and the aux input on my car stereo and it sounds fine though!
This headset was uncomfortable to use. The earpiece did not sit flush against my ear. Its all plastic body broke within a month of intermittent use. Although there were no electronic problems (i.e., I could hear people and they could hear me clearly), I would not recommend this headset.
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..
It works, and I still use it, but it creates a constant buzz from both my speakers and headphones, interspersed with frequent high-pitched squeals like it's haunted by the ghost of someone who died a horrifically painful death.
This device was used to view UK DVDs (BBC), and worked fine at first. After about 20 hours of use, it locked up during playback and made rapid vibrating noises. Now it won't load any DVD (says "No Disk" after a few minutes). I'm going to try to return it under warranty.Update: neither Amazon nor VCT ELECTRONICS are willing to stand behind this product. That's $85 wasted, including shipping.
lots of positive reviews on these is what triggered my decision to buy them. i tested several different positions, all channels, power sources, audio cables to no avail. i decided to give the sennheiser RS120's a try and have had a much better experience with them. they sit more comfortably on my ears as well, charging is easier (you just drape them over the metal bar.. no need for positioning).. highly recommended. one thing i do like about the sony's is that they power off when there is no signal.
Just be warned that an electronics item this cheap is always a gamble. On mine, the power supply never worked - never powered up - the light never came on. I could probably send it back, but for &lt;$20 it's not worth bothering with. I'm going to try one of those bare drive docks next. For only $5 or so more, you may want to consider the same unless you are feeling lucky and absolutely need something very portable.
Keep in mind here, that I do not, nor have I ever owned this bag. I'm sure it is a great bag, but as a left - handed person it felt very awkward to have the sling going that way. I was all set to buy it after reading reviews online, but if you are a lefty, I would suggest you try one on before you buy it (check at Costco, they had a bunch when I was there recently). I am probably going to buy the Kata KT D-3N1 bag instead because that one can sling either way or you can wear it as a backpack.
worked for one day then stopped. unfortunate but maybe it would work in your car. Guess thats the risk you take at this price
I have used this thumb drive on several Macs for a week, now, and aside from the slow speed it has stored data reliably. I have not tested the waterproof feature.My advice: buy another drive that's faster and just keep it out of the water.
When the printer worked, the output was fine. However, it has never worked properly. We bought a factory-refurbished unit but it came with 3 problems. The factory tech service gave us the run-around until the warranty expired (partially our fault for not pursuing it better, but even though we had emailed with complaints prior to the warranty ending, they wouldn't consider doing warranty work). Many of the things they expected us to do with it are ridiculous... we're just home computer users and don't expect to devote hours every day to tech support on our printer!With this big, heavy unit it is expensive to ship and techs have quoted us about $300 just to look at it and repair it... so our entire money that we spent on this printer a few months ago is wasted and the printer now doesn't work at all.
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.
I played about 10 movies on the DVD player and then it broke.Poor quality. I am not sure how the newer version of the product are.I have had other DVD players for years with no problems.This DVD player was bearly used over 6 months and one day when I went to use it it did not work. I looked online and lots of people had the same issue! :(I liked the feature of being able to play DIVX movies. I have instead purchased AIVX Jukebox that is a portable USB harddrive that can be hooked up to the TV to play all the movies or mp3 that are stored on the disk. I found it to be a better replacment for the extra DVD player the DVP642 was supposed to be for me.
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 printers that these photo conductors go in, are terrible. This particular unit, I was only able to print 1500 copies before it started to get lines in it. The waste toner removal system plugs and screws up the whole work. You have to have it in a climate controlled room, otherwise humidity above about 60% does it in. Have had 3 such units in the printer plus 2 color PC units. Do yourself a favor and buy a Brother or even an HP, just not a Ricoh.The company would not do anything for me either. They are the worst. Spend your money elsewhere. Wish someone told me that before I bought one!
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.
I bought this because I thought it was a great deal but I found a couple of problems with this product. First, the cover for the clickwheel does not lie flat against the iPod becuase it is warped/distorted. This seems to be a common problem and not just a one-off defect. Furthermore there is no cutout in the top to access the hold switch,So I contacted the vendor to ask them about these problems and if they could do something about it. Their reply? "We don't sell the clickwheel cover separately." I guess they're clueless and weren't paying attention since the cover is SOWN INTO the case and is not removeable.
out the box and the first calibration came out with a reddish overcast. i thought i did something wrong so i tried it again- same results. we then took it to another crt monitor and it had the same results, as did a lcd monitor we tested.after looking around the net it seems the problem is fairly common, they've got quite a few defective units floating around, just check newegg's comments. they don't fix them, they ask for you to toss out the old one instead of shipping it back.it's not so bad if you were to get a defective unit and get a replacement promptly, but with pantone you won't even get response from their customer service for days. i was on day 3 (business days - 5 normal days) without any update to my support ticket when i called. if you need to do call be prepared for a long wait - it's a long distance call for most so be prepared to absorb the charges. every 2 min or so you'll have to update your request to wait or just leave a voice mail - which i wouldn't do since they were ignoring me for 3 working days already.i talked to them on the 7th and i'm still waiting for my replacement (today's may 14th, no update and no replacement yet). a cheap old $90 is taking quite a while to get replaced. i've had more expensive equipment replaced next day at no charge with other vendors. and they didn't wait for me to ship the original item back first.stay away from this unless you got tons of patience and like dealing with non-responsive csrs.
With all the good reviews and the low price this purchase was a no brainer but now I'm stuck with 3 of these things. I tried to use these to connect a DVD player to my Vizio and we did watch almost an hour of a movie before the loud shrieking began. The movie sound completely stopped and then there was all this awful noise. I tried the second cable and the same thing. I thought it might be the player so I grabbed some old school red, white and yellow cables and those worked just fine. Not the player, not the tv but the "too good to be true" cheap HDMI cable. I have not tried the 3rd one yet but I don't have much hope of it being better.
I was super excited to get this cord, got it in the mail and plugged it in and the thing didn't work at all! Tried my 6 foot cable and it works fine. Cable is defective and not worth a cent!
These did not fit in the label maker I had for it. I've had them too long, so it's too late to return them.
Before I bought them, I thought they would fit snugly inside of my ear as others I have bought that were similar to this. The plugs are way too big and fit outside of the ear dangling. I can't seem to get them to fit correctly no matter how hard I try. Like i said the sound is good for a cheap headset, but I expect them to at least fit.
And I have owned my fair share trying to find the "perfect" feel.Don't get me wrong -- this keyboard is very nice looking. But after getting it home and working, i'm ready to throw it against the wall.So many dropped signals have me constantly going back and retyping. Sometimes i find myself pounding a key trying to get it to read. The feel is like lifting weights with your fingers. Just typing this review makes my hands hurt.Skip this things and get something better -- then tell me what it is cuz i haven't found it.
I forked over 'real' money for this scanner because I didn't want something that was mickey mouse. I also thought that it would be better to get a product that just claims to do one thing - scan - instead of a multifunction print/copy/fax/scan. I was willing to pay an extra $150 to get duplexing so that I wouldn't have to cobble together documents that were printed on both sides. Makes sense so far, and it is probably why you are looking into this scanner.I strongly recommend against it. Even though I am good with technology, I can't beat this thing into shape. It jams, it fails to initialize, the software is awful and there is too much of it (multiple apps.) Even the OCR is worse than some of the free versions out there.I want it to work, I'm still in love with the concept, but this is not even a $100 machine. Please don't waste your money on it.
As others have experienced, the unit I received would only work when connected to the computer, and the picture color/contrast was horrible. No answer at Tao customer service. I returned the first one to Amazon, who graciously overnighted another in time for Christmas at no cost. Love you, Amazon!But - the second one exhibited the same symptoms. So back it goes, and I wash my hands of Tao. If my experience is any indication, you may not want to dirty yours in the first place.
This is first time to use non-original toner. I hoped I had a equal quality product. But it is not. The ink spread and the printed papers looks unclear.
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 should have stuck with what I know works, bought it took it all the way to australia just to find out that it makes everything VERY VERY dark and leaves wierd streaks on your images1!!!
If you look around, you can find a simple, matter of fact USB power adapter for the price of a cup of coffee.
I purchased this about 2 months ago. I though that I would be able to plug everything into this. Wrong" If you put to many large items, scanner, printers etc. it will over load the usb port. Not worth worth me getting rid of my 2 4-port usb.
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.
Do not buy an iMac G5 unless you get the AppleCare protection plan, do backups often, can live with downtime and have lots of time on your hands. My iMac is only 9 months old and I have had to replace the motherboard twice and the power supply once. The disk had to be repaired twice and reformatted once (this took over 4 hours to reinstall OS and recover files). Also keep in mind the AppleCare protection plan only covers hardware, not software/drivers, even if they come from Apple.
Pyle is past a "bit" deceptive in advertising this as a 1200 w. 70V line, stereo amp with equalizer and 4 xlr mic inputs. I like to run balanced audio because of the hum reduction you get in a differential connection, so the XLR inputs were immediately appealing to me, but they are mic level only so the s/n advantage of a line level hookup is only there on the RCA connections. Then it gets worse.The back panel view is omitted so I have uploaded a description of the back panel - click on see other peoples photos to see the back panel.There's no 48VDC phantom voltage switch either, so you'll be sticking to dynamic mics - and with no line option, that's all you can use the xlr ins for. If you want the manual, email me and I can send you a copy of it. Amazon no longer has an upload the manual option.Want to use the equalizer? It becomes a mono system - there is a single RCA out and RCA in jack for the EQ. Better buy a mono EQ.Want to use the 70V line to be able to run long runs of speaker wire without having to use #4 wire? It's a great concept, but once again, if you use this feature the amp becomes a mono amp.Oh, and the 1200W -- that's peak power. Try 150W per channel constant duty cycle.They don't show you the back panel on this because you'd realize alot is missing. Sure all 4 mic ins have both 1/4 and XLR jacks (they use separate jacks - they could have used the combo 1/4 and xlr jack and used the extra space for the 1/4 jacks to put a 48V phantom power in. Just like they could have put a second set of eq in/out RCA jacks for a STEREO equalizer. Just like they could have had 2 70V line outs - a left and right - but they DID NOT DO any of those design features. The back panel is a disaster, as are the specs.I was interested in this unit because I have indoor and outdoor speakers wired on 70V line systems (easy to wire - you can run 18ga pairs, split them, star out - and so long as your speakers have a transformer to get to 8 ohms from the 70V line it all works) I wanted a stereo amp so I could feed 2 channels. This seemed to fit the bill but won't do what I wanted. If your mic needs 48V phantom power - forget using it with this amp.This could have been a great product, but way too much was left out. The advertising is deceptive - download the manual and read it carefully before you consider purchasing this. I use XLR/70V line amps all the time and they are great - this isn't in the great class though. It tries to be a powered mixer with 2 busses, but invoke any of the advertised features and its a single bus system. That's just plain wrong. I've bought other pyle 70V line amps (the ones with the computer DVD - cd player built in) and they were better than this one. Sorry pyle - a loyal customer has to walk away on this product.
Took 27 shots for a project. Half underwater, half in highly lighted room. Not a single one turned out. Got the film and CD back to only show 7 photos that look like they had been developed in mud.Thanks for a crappy camera and waste of money!
The way carrier was described appeared just right for my needs. When item arrived, the only person it would fit in my family was my 7 year old son, who had no idea what it was and didn't want anything to do with it. Misleading advertisements do no one any good especially merchants pushing things like this.
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.
When I saw the recommendation at Consumer Report 1 year and 4 months ago, I was sure that buy this camera would be the right move. Such a mistake...The final result of any film made is very disappointed: the colors came out too washed out.However, the worst part happen recently. I was in my dream vacation in Hawaii last month (August) and the camera simply stop working, suddenly dead, no power, after only 1 year and 4 months of use. Even when I connect the device using the power cord. The DVD-R was trapped inside and I am not even able to take it out.Best Buy Geek Squad confirmed my camera is really dead and tried to charge me US $ 100 just for shipping. Sony told me that, since is out of warranty (1 year), I need to pay US $ 200 + S/H in order to fix it.And we are talking about a US $ 380 value camera here...Bottom line is: do not buy this piece of junk!
This mouse is designed for both right and left handers. That means your left handed friend can use it without lots of pain, but that also means the other 99% of the time you use it with some pain. Its not worth it. If you are right handed go for the asymmetrically designed Intellimouse Explorer. Also, mine would skip, lag, and had other serious technical problems. It got returned...
I just need to agree with all the other reviewers who awarded this book just one star. I DID manage to get to the end but only because I thought such a novelist deserved commitment. But it was such a disappointing read. It's a book that starts well but quickly fades away and leave the reader quite bewildered. I agree with others when one seriously wonders if this is the same author who wrote The Secret History. Luckily I borrowed it from the library, so didn't waste my money.
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 was very excited to get this for X-mas last year, but instantly became disappointed when I was unable to get a wireless wi-fi connection outside of the room with my router. All of the other wi-fi devices in our house connect well, especially with the Linksys booster in the kitchen, but not the Soundbridge. I have given up on wireless, and am now trying to figure out how to directly link it to our stereo, which is currently far away from the router. On the plus side, the configuration and controls are great when it does connect, but this unfortunately doesn't help me. Beware of this device if your goal is a wireless connection across any distance.
After almost 3 years with my previous favorite, The Epson Stylus Photo RX620(see my Amazon review), it finally took a trip south. I must say the RX620 was the best AIO I had ever had or seen, but it was time to move on. As I wasn't printing too many photos anymore, I decided to downgrade from the RX to the CX model and save a few $$. I loved the look of the CX6000 and the price was good to match. Now I know you usually only get what you pay for, but Epson has never really followed that theory and I have been pleasantly surprised in the past. Well, not this time. Everything installed wonderfully and I was up and printing within minutes, but herein lies the problem. The prints on plain paper were fine but the photos were banded and sloppy. And just like everyone else said, it appears to eat through, at least, the first set of ink cartridges. I printed 1 8x10 photo on regular paper, 2 pages of text and 2 4x6 prints and the ink went down almost a 1/4. After doing a head cleaning to try and stop the banding, the ink went down past 1/4 and the banding got worse. That was enough for me. It was boxed right back up and exhanged for the Canon MP600 which is the epitome of amazing, and for only $40 more! Again, I do (well...did) LOVE Epson, but it appears their quality control has taken a turn for the worst. I gave it 2 stars due to a quick and painless setup.
The way it is described in the catalogs and on the box and the way it is packed, you would think you would need to keep small children and animals out of its way, but that is definitely not the case. The other reviewer said that it was worthless when it is clogged. Well, if that is case, it sure doesn't take much to clog it. I used it on one not particularly crumby keyboard and I literally could not tell if it had ANY (I mean ANY) suction. You would get more suction putting a straw to your mouth and sucking.
ordered unit on dec 7 with a proposed delivery of dec12-dec30{what's that???????} emailed the supplier twice with no reply. Filled a complaint with amazon and waiting for the outcome. Was supposed to be a chritmas present
The zipper broke on mine after about a month. You would also think that if they are going to make a dvd case that holds 320 discs that they would make it strong enough for the inside part to not fall out. It is two pieces that fit together as one--the cover and the pages/sleeves. The piece that holds the dvd's has slips that slide into the front and rear covers of the outer case. Once you get the thing full of dvd's, if you pick it up without being zipped up, the whole inside part will fall out. This really sucks for me because my zipper broke.
Several reviews mention the improvement when these cables to replace a composite (L/R audio + video) cable, or an S-video (multi-pinned plug). ALmost all of that improvement is due to the fact that these cable connection methods are completely different types in signal format and the TV uses different internal circuitry for each one. Virtually any S-video cable connection will give a better image than a composite type cable, and any component (individual R-G-B video) connection will be better than S-video. Cable brand has absolutely nothing to do with it. There may be some difference between one brand of component cable and another, but its almost always unnoticable.
All the bad reviews I've read here are correct. I'm writing a piece comparing the Warner Cable and DirecTV programming and how the difference is like night and day! The DirecTV remote is also extremely slow, and there are several more layers to the programming before you can get to where you want to go. If two programs overlap, there's no way you can compromise to record one partially. With Time Warner's programming, you can specify one to record a shorter length to accommodate the other for full recording, or vice-versa. With DirecTV, it's all-or-nothing! Their equipment and service are the absolute worst. Any move you make with DirecTV, they will EXTEND your contract! I'm only waiting for my contract to expire so I can cancel them. In the meantime, I'm just holding tight.
I think that I would like the camera if the batteries lasted long enough for me to take a picture with! I placed at least 8 new sets of batteries in the thing and it wouldn't even turn on. I did manage to find a decent set of batteries that lasted maybe half a day. I was so disappointed that I returned it and sought another camera with an internal rechargeable battery. The zoom wasn't that great either, some of my pictures turned out blurry even though I held the camera ultra still.
This was a fantastic product (while it worked), but for some reason after a year it up and quit on me. I've read other reviews that it may be an issue with the USB, but whatever the problem is, it's annoying! I expected a Microsoft brand mouse to last for a lot longer. When I contacted Microsoft they told me there was nothing they could do since the warranty was up.
Based on the reviews, I bought an Epson CX5400 in the spring of 2004. UP until 3 months ago I would have given it a 5 star rating. I experienced the same problem as many others. First the printer would print only 2 out of 3 lines and now it prints nothing. Since at home repairs costs about $75-100 per hour I have a $200 piece of junk. Never will buy an Epson again.
I bough two of these 6 months ago for two different laptops. Both of them lost connectivity unless you hold the cord near the usb outlet. I would not recommend this mouse for anyone.
I bought this quickcam about a year ago when the price was [less](eek!). Easy to use, but the picture quality was just horrible. Very grainy.
The player itself gets 4.5 stars, but the quality control/documentation gets 0.The player itself seems to work fine once I got it working. The controls take some getting used to. The USB cord is ridiculously too short, especially since they recommend not using a hub. A belt clip would have been nice, too.There are apparently two versions of firmware for the player. Version 1 is the basic one that allows the player to work on Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP. Version 2 is the PlaysForSure enabled version that allows (allegedly) full compatibility with many subscription services and Windows Media Player (a big advantage over the ipod which currently does not support this). The catch is that Version 2 only works on XP at this time. The MP3 player I received was shipped with version 2 firmware. Luckily I use XP, but those without it are stuck with a player that doesn't work. You can downgrade to version 1, but you need an XP system to do it!Additionally, the Zen Micro Media Explorer has two versions, one for Version 1 firmware and one for Version 2 firmware. My player was shipped with the software for version 1 firmware, consequently the software didn't recognize the version 2 firmware on my MP3. I had to download the corrected software and finally I got everything working. On the plus side, Creative has a nice website with troubleshooting tips (none that helped here), plenty of downloadable updated software, and a user forum that was invaluable to helping me get things figured out.Creative needs to communicate clearly what firmware to use with which software and operating system. Their biggest blunder was shipping a player that can only be used on XP despite the box saying it could be used on 98SE,ME,2000,XP. This is unacceptable and I'll think long and hard about buying their products again.
Clever design, but would not work in my Mac laptop PCMCIA slot.
Especially the keys in the num pad. When I press "7", it fires both "7" and "Num Lock". When I press "6", it fires both "5" and "6". There are a few more...it's unpredictable, hard to type in password. The typing experience is bad...I recommend geting the Kensington washable instead.
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.
After less than a year of minimal use, the player one night broke down: no sound and a dark LCD display. Now I have to go through the hassle of warranty repair, which involves dealing with rather slow-acting Toshiba service people. Disappointing.
I agree with the first reviewer. Not only does this expensive thing stick out to much, but you can find a power cord (Go to a music equipment supplier) that will do a much better job at a fraction of the price and the thing just might go 90 deg. in the correct direction.
...Radio as such works great..Good range .. especially since i moved from FRS to GMRS.. Range does not justify itself in urban areas.. but in open spaces the range increases proportionatly with the power.. probably because of the modulation or the frequency band? .. radio feels solid .. and rugged .. good for my type of rough use in the woods..i 'd rather buy batteries from elsewhere as cobra charges [$$$] for 4 aaa nimh .. i could get 16 for [$$$] elsewhere ..
Was not what I recieved in the mail do not believe the picture. Did not look like the picture.
RE: ViewSonic after-sale support. FYI, before buying, first check the after-sale support for the color adjustment aspect of the monitor.I have a 2003, or there about, VE175 ViewSonic monitor and I have misplaced the small blue card that came with the monitor and is needed to adjust the color on the monitor. Without the card one cannot adjust the "True Color". I tried getting support on the Internet and found the software for the monitor's color aspect, as I understood it, had been sold and there was no support offered by the buyer, except perhaps at a price. I did not explore any further after it said support was not offered by the owner of the color adjustments.Check for yourself to see it I am right. I clicked on the monitor setup icon for setting up the "True Color" and got a referral page to the new owner. I was directed to [...], the website for ColorWizard. The website says, and this is a copy from their page, "There are no more sales and technical support on this website. Thanks.". The page goes on to offer for sale their own product.Like I said, check for yourself. Perhaps I misunderstood something, but I don't think so. I then went to the ViewSonic web site and on their "search" space I entered the information about my monitor, which is on the front of the monitor. The answer said there was nothing responsive to my inquiry."Let the buyer be wary."Good luck.
The software for this printer does NOT work with Vista. Even when you download the Vista drivers from the website, it still won't work. To top it off, their customer support directed me to install a clean patch for the second attempt at reinstalling this, and the patch corrupted the driver on my DVD drive! That's another thing, their tech support is very bad. They just kept redirecting me to the same steps without really taking the time to assess the problems I detailed in my emails to them. Finally just bought a new printer.P.S. It never could print photos satisfactorily. Everything came out darker, even after the troubleshooting steps were taken.
Linksys doesn't bother to highlight the fact that it is the only USB-G adapter that doesn't work with WIN98SE. Netgear and D-Link's units do. There isn't any technical reason for this that I can think of, so they must be too lazy to modify one of their drivers? Cisco better get on their case.
batteries only charged once. dont waste your money on these buy a more well known name brand instead.
Very disappointed - I should have gone to the D-Link site to get detailed information. I purchased the unit hoping to both power and expand a Raspberry Pi - turns out that the 2 charging ports only supply 1.2A when the hub function is NOT used.
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!
Don't expect it to last. I use it everyday for the past 6 months, but after a while the mouse starts getting picky about what surface it wants to use. Then eventually it looses it's left and right motion then dies. I've already tried to change out that batteries, reset the button a couple times, and it's just a cheap paperweight now.
If you read the Harmony 880 forum you'll see that this remote has some serious defects that don't show up until one or two months after your warranty expires. I had the same issues at exactly 13 months which Harmony refused to service. I'd not risk my hard earned money on this remote but if you do get an extended warranty so that when month 13 or 14 rolls around & several of your buttons quit working you can get it serviced.
I was hoping that the quality of voice will be same as wired headphones specially when it is under Boss Name. It is no where close and distortion is high.
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.
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 didnt like this one because1. it hangs from the ipod, does not attatch snugly2. it moves around and makes my ipod pause3. connection not great.if you want a better one, i suggest the maxell one. It connects right into the top and sits like itrip, great reception, and runs off the ipod battery.
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!
I've used the Gripper Strap product for nearly a decade as a full-time photojournalist. A strap typically lasts me 2-3 years before it frays, smells or the rubber stitches crumble off (or some combination of the three).Sadly, the rubber pattern doesn't match what's shown in the picture, nor what's on my old strap. Now it's only two thin lines at the outward edge of the strap. Not very grippy at all.I'd return the product, but it's just not worth the hassle at $16 each. I'll use them until I find a more suitable alternative product.
Plugged in power adapter and USB, but no peripherals were recognized. The standard ports worked as USB ports once I unplugged the power adapter, but the charging ports did not. Turns out the hub requires 5V 3A, but the adapter that came with it was 10V 0.7A.Substituting a 5V 2.5A adapter I happen to have, the two charging ports produce no significant voltage on their 5V lines, so presumably the internals were fried by the overvoltage. Result: An over-priced 5-port unpowered hub.
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.
There is nothing else to say: lots of lens flare, CA, strong distortion, even for a wide angle lens. Not worth the price, even if it is the cheapest wide angle lens from Nikon.
Cable had very high resistance, and an intermittent male connector. Marginal at best even if male connector had not been intermittent.
We just received this screen today and started to put it together. After only putting the horizontal frames together, thought it looked too long....sure enough requires 110" horizontally, not the 104" stated in product dimensions. We had set aside 107" which we thought would be plenty even if the frame wasn't included in the product dimensions. Now, I either have to send a very large package back or rip out new built in cabinetry. Very annoying and disappointing.
Same problems as described below. Screen goes black and never returns. Cost over $500 three years ago. NEC sold a lemon model that breaks withen one month of warrenty expiring.
I got one of these for christmas. It was rather large compared to some of the others in it's price range and the timing of the songs is so inacreate. You have to use 96kbs quility songs for it 2 be acreate, lower quility songs it just takes a guess at the lenght according to the quility. Also it takes an age to copy and delete songs. After about 2 months of having one it broke and the buttons would not work. I got a RCA K@zoo! copys and deletes about 20times quicker and is smaller, more durable and has acreate timing.
The Linksys WPSM54G is sold on-line only as of spring, 2007. It is an innovative product, providing bidirectional support to multifunction printers that also include scanning and FAX. Unlike a majority of wireless print servers at the time of its introduction, it supports WPA2 authentication with AES encryption.Installation is complex but fairly problem-free. Once properly set up, connections survive power cycles and reboots. The built-in HTTP management utility provides adequate and easily used support for changes to configurations. Transmission speed is noticeably slower than wireless bandwidth should permit, compromising operations with bulky scans and with printers that perform "in-host processing" and transmit print images.Unfortunately the WPSM54G has two fatal drawbacks, so we are selling the unit we bought. Windows printer names are set only as defaults, and those defaults do not mean anything in the context of our offices, which have several shared printers. If one changes a Windows printer name, all communication with the printer stops without any warning. Wireless printer connections can be installed on Windows 2003 Server and they do work, as long as there is an active console session. Most of the time, however, no one will be logged in on a server, and all communications with the printer stop without warning. We asked Linksys technical support about these issues, but they had no solutions.
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.
First, you won't get 12 screen protectors. You will get three lousy screen protectors, that, if your screen is REALLY small (about 2"), will be cut into small pieces that may give 12 screen protectors. They come off really easy, they are exactly as the screen protectors that came attached to your cell phone screen, or your wrist watch, or whatever needs some protection, but no, they are definitely not permanent. For the price I can give'em two starts, but I would strongly recommend Fellowes screen protectors over these.
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.
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.
OKAY HERE IS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ZEN MICRO:(What Creative doesn't want you to know)1)Battery life, you'll get your 12 hours if you only have about 10 songs on in. The battery life DRAMATICLY DECREASES upon usage. I only had about 400 songs (around 1gb) and an overnight charge gets me about 1 hour of music.2)It's gonna crash, and Creative have the worse tech support.3)Did I mention,Terrible battery life!Other than that it's cute,has FM radio and doubles as a flash drive, but again your only gonna get about 2 months out of it, so does that matter!(Oh yeah and tech support doesn't care!)So if you are looking for a TEMPORARY mp3 player, go with the Micro. Only if u need it for about umm 2 MONTHS then it's dead!Please shop around, maybe the Ipod isn't as bad as we think it is.....
I originally bought this camcorder because I liked the idea of mini-DVD storage and I liked my old analog Sony camcorder. It is not the same Sony.First of all, the camera is terrible at focusing on anything closer than 10' away...if the target is moving, forget about it. Second, you get a message on the screen if you dare use a non-Sony mini-DVD disk. Third, I bought a 'compatable' Energizer battery and it will not charge it. Why must Sony try and wring every nickel out of its customers?My biggest beef is the way they try and disguise the fact that you CAN edit the image using non-Sony software, but it took me a couple of hours of surfing and another hour of experimentation to find out how. You can format the disk one of two ways, and you need to use VR formatting to get to the program. Do NOT finalize the disk first, or you will never be able to access it.Sony then disguises the fact that one of the files in an mpeg by simply changing the extension...so change it back. Then you can bring it into any editor that has an mpeg codec. Hey Sony, am I giving away your trade secrets? Well, take me to court!!!
This amp kit is not 4 guage , it's more like 8 guage , very poor quality , dont waste your time & money on this , rockford fosgate & stinger audio make very good 4 guage amp kits , please stay away from this crap.
I bought this DVD player about a 1 1/2 ago. Used it only on long trips and it had been working wonderfully until the other day. It came on fine then the screen went black. Not sure what happened, you can hear the video playing but see nothing. I am really disappointed!!!
I bought two of the HDMI cables and they didn't work on either of my devices on two seperate tvs. I used them for my PS3 and my cable box. Neither one of them worked. Even though the price is good I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
I loved using this keyboard. It was my home theater/server wireless keyboard. It's comfortable to use and works well. Unfortunately, as I recently discovered, if you lose or damage the charging base your keyboard becomes worthless. This is because Logitech does not sell a replacement base, only a replacement AC adapter. This is completely unacceptable for such an expensive, high-end keyboard. I won't be purchasing another after my now-useless Edge loses its final charge.
If you are using an average HD system, its ok but if are willing to spend on high end system. This is not the cable for you. I got my cable fast but tried to use this cable compare to a standard cable by Sony. You will notice difference thru picture and especially sound wise. I am using Pioneer Elite Receiver with 1.3 upscale and a pioneer elite blue ray. This does not meet my expectation.
What possessed me to spend $30 on a rubbery piece of velcro?! I have no idea! I bought this thing because I was so paranoid about taking my new iPod mini to the gym, and I thought I should play it safe and get the arm band. HUGE waste of money! I should have just bought one of those wrist bands you can get at Target for $1.50 and clipped my iPod to it using the belt clip that it came with. That would have been just as effective as the &quot;official&quot; iPod mini armband, and I would be $28.50 richer than I am right now.
I have seen three of these and unfortunately owned one. All have what I assume to be a bad laser and all had the &quot;no disc&quot; message flashing. This is an initially pleasing product re: design &amp; sound quality yet is an example of really bad quality control or maybe planned obsolescence that got carried away. I would buy precisely no Sony CD/ laser product unless it had a longer warranty.
This printer makes a clicking noise when you fist start it up. Brother customer service says this is normal! What ever you do, do not fill the paper try too high, the machine will jam. By to high I mean lower than the trays capacity. I am very disappointed with this model. The old HL-5140 was the best laser printer I ever had. This model is border line junk. Plus the new software does not support my Apple Airport Extreme, like the HL-5140 did. Customer support says there are some glitches with OS 10.5.2., so I can't go wireless, a real bummer! Good luck if you purchase this printer. Another disappointment.Update-Do not try to run envelopes thru this printer! They are almost impossible to put in the feeder properly and end up creased when they come out. Worst printer I have ever owned!
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?
I replaced an old D-Link wireless router with the latest from Linksys and my troubles started. The router was a piece of cake to setup and ran fine for a couple of days. A power interruption and, try as I could, I failed to get the wireless devices to access it. Replacement product took two months to arrive and same story repeated. Replacement one worked fine for a day and then wireless devices could connect to it but not the internet.Support asked me to upgrade the firmware and again it worked for a day. Then support asked me to change frequencies. Worked again for a day and then stopped. Wireless communication when I replace it with my old DLink is perfect but I have had multiple sessions to trouble shoot what works fine for a while and with no changes decides to quit and I have spend hours trying to resolve issues and it has been days now that one problem or the other keeps appearing. I regret my decision and strongly vote against the product which I bought because of the Cisco name associated with Linksys.
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.
I wanted to find out if Linksys has Windows 7 drivers yet, here's what happened with their live chat support:Atul (71456) has joined this session.from Atul (71456) to All Participants:Welcome to Live Chat Cisco Support for Linksys Products. My name is Atul (Badge ID = 71456). How may I help you?from Me to All Participants:Hi I'm asking about WPSM54G print server. I looked at FAQ and it metions XP and Vista. Are there drivers working for 64 bit Windows 7 yet?from Atul (71456) to All Participants:No there are no drivers available for Win 7.from Me to All Participants:Is there an expected time for windows 7 drivers or linksys will not support win7 ?from Atul (71456) to All Participants:I do not have any idea about that.from Me to All Participants:How would I find out? I'm using Linksys router, Windows 7 and need wireless G print server for Windows 7from Atul (71456) to All Participants:I am not sure about that.At that point I saw not only was the support person clueless but completely unwilling to even do any amount of research or ask a supervisor etc so I just disconnected.I was totally on board to buy this product for its multifunction support. But now I refuse to and I hope you do too until Linksys cleans up its act.
Volume is very low. Plus it doesn't allow to put names to recorded songs only numbers. Call tech support they said that only folder name can be changed.Send it back.
I find that the filter works good under many conditions such as in natural light and indoors and it appears sturdy enough to protect my expensive lens. However, when I shot images of a burning fire in my fireplace, I got several glare spots on my photos. I shot the fire from several different angles and with different apertures and the glares never dis appeared. Finally, I removed the filter and got great shots with no glare or distortion. Had I read other reviews on this product before buying, I never would have purchased this filter.
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.
I bought this item on May 11th, and today August 24th, it died. I'm using it on my Lenovo laptop which I use at most two hours a day. The size was right and I could use it with either left or right hand. I don't need a fancy mouse, but I do need a reliable one.
My Windows 2000 system became very unstable after installing the Viking card reader. I downloaded the latest Windows 2000 drivers for the device but it did not help. Windows 2000 crashed whenever I accessed the Viking card reader. The only way to recover was to press the reset button. Prior to installing the Viking card reader, my computer ran for months at a time without crashing. I boxed the card reader up and returned it to Amazon.
bought this cable for my back yard movie nights using my projector and my PS3, turns out, the PS3 signal could not be carried through this cable. Tried hooking up my Xbox360, got a really crappy signal, all snow. Not at all what should be acceptable. My spendy 15' foot cable worked great for 1080p, but I need 25' for the backyard scene. Reviews I have read say trying to return this cable will get you nowhere. don't waste you're money
This thing was good at first but I am definitely hating it now. The good features are that it records in common (mp3) file format and is accessible like any other USB device. Both are handy features.The bad features are that it constantly freezes. Yes, a voice recorder that crashes, folks. I constantly have to open the battery compartment and take a battery out and put it back in so it will reboot. I then have to reset the clock. So basically it's a POS. I don't know if I just got a bad one or not. I'm going to try to return it, but it's been a while since I bought it. It took a while before this behavior started occurring.I'm not happy.
After my sony cd player got stolen i went to target to get a new one and i saw this one which i thought was a good deal. This thing is horrible. The earphones are constantly falling out, it's ugly, sometimes no sound comes out of one headphone, it skips, and you can't move with it because pretty much the whole thing will fall apart. If you're looking for a good CD player, this isn't it.
The X-Acto School Pro sharpener is expensive and the quality is sub-standard. This company should be ashamed of themselves for advertising this sharpener as a heavy duty machine for high usage in schools, when in fact, the quality is worse than hand held sharpeners. It should be recalled and removed from shelves and on-line purchasing.
Like most other reviewers here, my Defcon CL reset itself. I have been using it for 3 years and today I entered my combination and found that it would not unlock. Luckily, the internet revealed many reviews that confirmed that I wasn't crazy, the lock actually resets itself!I discovered the new random combination using a slice of an aluminum can (search google). Then it finally unlocked and I will never buy another Targus product again!!
I too had high hopes for this drive but after one replacement and multiple tries to get it to work with XP, well I just don't have enough time &amp; energy.I too emailed for support and never received a response I did phone and after being on hold for awhile I was able to get an RMA however the replacement though working better is still not 100% friendly with XP - so its going back - TDK here I come!
it didnt work! So i wish i could have got a new card so i could get my moneys worth!
This cable works for connecting my iPod to my computer but when I disconnect it later my battery is drained and I have to restart my iPod several times.
i'm unhappy, not because there is anything wrong with this product, only because Amazon mislead me into buying this. Amazon made me believe that i needed to order this or something like it as they were showing it bundled with the hard drive i was purchasing. what they neglected to mention ANYWHERE was that the hard drive i ordered *came* with a cable!So i paid nearly twice the price (as this thing is overpriced) for an item i didnt need in the first place. wonderful, thanks.
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)
I had signed up for one year of OmniSky service. Because the modem download was so time consuming and the CDPD footprint was limited, I did not want to continue with my service. It was scheduled to expire in the middle of October 2001. OmniSky proactively charged the credit card I had used to originally pay for the service on October 1, 2001. They did not inform me of the charge. I was only made aware of it when I examined my credit card statement, which arrived quite a few weeks later. I contacted OmniSky Customer Support to cancel my account. I was told the full amount would go back to my credit card, and that I should monitor my statement for the credit. I specifically asked that whether the full amount would be credited back to my account, since I had not used the service and thought the situation was quite unfair. No credit appeared on my next billing statement. I contacted OmniSky again in December to remind them of the issue. After a few days, they credited my card a prorated amount, despite promising me that the FULL amount would be credited. When I contacted them a third time regarding this matter, I was told to contact the corporate offices. The corporate office phone system is automated and does not allow you to speak with a live person unless you know an extension. I contacted OmniSky support a fourth time through email and was rudely informed that they had no obligation to inform me when they charge my credit card, and they consider this matter closed and will not even acknowledged any further discussion on the matter. This interaction is representative of countless others I had to endure with this company when I experienced service issues.I travel a great deal and thought that this would be a nice solution to stay connected. However, given the poor level of customer support, the inadequate coverage area, the shrinking number of cool applications on this platform, and the slow download times, I would highly recommend you NOT purchase this product and service.
I had this product for about a year. In a review (which I deleted to give this updated review), I updated September 30, 2008, I wrote about how these speakers crapped out.After about a year they just stopped working. I would turn them on and after about 3-4 minutes, the speakers would just shut off. It would continue to charge my iPod but not play my iPod. So the speakers are USELESS! I still have speakers from table top systems 10 years old that still work, so this was disappointing.I have no problem with Altec but would never buy these speakers again!
I used this item with my router/modem that was on top of the book case, i didnt have an ethernet cable long enough so i bought this. the design of this product is terrible. the ethernet cable does not sit snugly at all but shakes back and forth losing connection in the process. i had to apply a heavy amount of tape to get it to stay in order to get a connection.
This item never worked for me. Hooked it up according to the directions, and spent many hours trying to figure out why it was not sending a bluetooth signal. Returned to Amazon for a speedy refund. Thanks Amazon.com for a respectable return policy.
I thought that all hard drives would be created equal but I was wrong. This drive comes with a cord with a single USB plug but this did not work in my laptop since laptop USB drives block hard drives such as this since they take in too much energy from a single port. The only solution is a cord with two USB plugs that split the energy going from the laptop to the drive. I called Western Digital and they suggested that they could send such a double-USB cord free-of-charge in several business days.Instead of saying yes, I returned this drive and bought a similar one made by Seagate. The Seagate drive already came packaged with a double-USB cord.
I tried using the Huey Pro on my MacBook Pro and none of the color diagrams line up on the screen. Therefore the color is not "correct." I tried emailing for customer support and they do not respond. Money in the trash!!!
This is unbelievable. As much as I like almost every aspect of the mouse, the build quality is pitiful. The first mouse just decided to stop recognizing button clicks. 2 months later the second mouse sporadically double-click. If I could somehow combine the two I'm sure it'd all work out but as it stands I don't think I can buy or recommend anything made by Logitech anymore. I've bought their stuff for years but I am so put off by this that I'm probably better off just finding another brand I like. Unfortunate, but with so many other similar complaints, it's likely that if I bought another Logitech mouse I'd just encounter the same problem.
This either works or it doesn't. In 99% of all cases, it DOESN"T. I spent 2 hours with non-english speaking techies treating me like an idiot. In the end, it went BACK.
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!
In terms of material and design, these are at best light duty adapters. I purchased this to use a BNC antenna on a receiver with an SMA antenna jack. Unfortunately, the depth and threads are so thin that the adapter barely fits on the receiver. I returned the adapters to seller for a quick refund, though I had to pay return shipping. Diamond Antenna makes a more robust BNC/SMA adapter but at about $9.00. They are not available on Amazon.com, but from ham radio outlets.
I was very excited to receive these headphones despite the numerous reviews complaining about a hissing in the background. Unnoticable during loud scenes however during dialogue and other scenes where there is not constant sound, the hissing is quite apparent. Might be better just to wait unto they advance wireless headphones into ghz frequencies as they have done with portable phones. They are quite comfortable for the first five minutes yet any longer they are not. They cup the ears and seal all the heat inside making them feel heavy and irritating for extended listening periods (20 minutes+)
This unit is TOTALY WORTHLESS! Please don't waste your money! Heck, you can have mine if you want it, but it's not worth the postage to send it to you. Sounds like your speakers are stuffed with wet socks, if you can find a station that isn't pure static, which is nearly impossible. I'm shocked that they can actually sell a product that is this poorly designed. I made an oath never to buy anything with the name Belkin on it again. Are you getting that this is a really, REALLY horrible product?! No kidding. No axe to grind. Thought it was a great idea. Gladly paid for it, and eagerly tried it out. EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED!!! I guess I should have read the other reviews. If you still choose to buy one, don't say you weren't warned.
dont buy it. i bought one a couple of days ago .it took out my money but didnt give me the code. it ripped me off dont buy it.
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.
The product wont read disks when inserted if you have a Mac. You need to insert a disk then unplug the device and plug it back in. It also only read about one out of every four disks that I inserted. I only bought it because I found some old floppies and was curious as to what was on them. Mac users, if you need one of these drives I recommend one that Sony sells. I used it about a year ago then promptly sold it, a mistake on my part... The only reason I gave the Sabrent two stars is because it actually read a disk.
Worst router ever. Hands down. First the software isnt compatible with Mac post Tiger OS apparently, second, this router is a pain to set up. I spend almost an hour setting it up. Once this thing was up, my speeds tanked from 35 ms ping, 10-15 megs download, and 3-5 megs upload to 115 ms ping, .45 megs download, and .94 upload. This router is disgraceful and a waste of time and effort. Avoid at all cost, this router is a waste of money.
The mouse worked fine for a couple of months, then it started to go bad. Sometimes it works, other times it'll balk. It always balk when I'm doing something important. I'd have to pull out and reinsert the USB receiver several times to get it to work again. I've changed the battery several times so that's not the problem. Since I was getting frustrated with it, I went back to using a wired mouse.
As posted by others the Printer Head had clogged after a while. Make sure that you use your printer regularly or else the printer will stop working. The printer acts as if it is printing but produces only blank pages. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER or any EPSON products for that matter.
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.
I can't believe how [junky] these earbuds are. I debated between Koss and Sony, but Sony were twice as much. Unfortunately I bought them at a store where I could read the reviews. I'd return them but I bought them while on vacation. These things are totally [junk]. They're not shaped to fit the ears at all, and they fall out of mine within 30 seconds. They're totally unusable. My Sony's on the other hand (the cheapest, most basic) stay in even when I do sports. I learned my lesson trying to save a few bucks, and I'll never buy another Koss product again.
Initially, everything seemed to work fine. The firmware got upgraded and over the next several days. I fiddled with different variables trying to evaluate and optimize the performance. The unit would boot and connect at 11Mbs then over time the connection would degrade to 1Mbs. I was only 20 feet from the router!The radio seemed to drift and lose signal strength. Not being sure if it was my Netgear card in the laptop, or the router, I picked up the Linksys router to troubleshoot with. Unlike, the D-Link product, my range is better and the connection quality seems consistent at 11Mbs. All indications are that the D-Link transmitter is flaky.Take a guess which one is going back. It's a shame, because the D-Link product had a great price-point and feature set, but the number one feature, wireless, just didn't make the cut.Tom
I have over a 50% failure rate on this media. I have burned 10 CDs and only 2 of them have been readable in other machines. I can burn the same files with different media flawlessly. I would not recommend these CDRs unless you have a need for a large amount of coasters.
I bought one of these at a Flea Market today for $3.00 dollars. I can NOT find any drivers for it to work on my XP USB. I am glad that I only throw away $3.00. I found a supposed link to a site that had drivers, but that site no longer exists. BEWARE!
I had one for a couple months and liked it so bought another one. Within first week of having the second one it quit playing DVD+R or DVD-R. The first one quit playing anything right after that. Of cource, the first one is out of warranty and the second one Phillips want me to pay for return shipping. Phillips hasn't updated the firmware for over a year (they don't even have links on their website anymore for firmware). Just save yourself some trouble and buy a different brand.
This product has given me more grief to install than setting up the whole wired and wireless network in my house. I used an HP PSC 1350 as USB printer. I have 2 XP computers, 1 desktop and 1 laptop. The WPSM54G took hours to install on a desktop XP, and it is very critical that the sequence of events get followed. I got it working there but the reason why we need a network printer is for multiple computers. Then tried on a wireless laptop XP, and spent days figuring out how to make it work. Even Linksys tech support couldn't provide an answer why the install stops at 76%. Read a bunch of reviews and like anyone, I was stubborn to listen because it is a Linksys. I'm convinced now that this product should be taken out of the market as it damages the Linksys brand. I bought it on sale and I got what I paid for. I would suggest that people buy a new printer with a network card built in rather than this product. Sell the old printer, or donate them to family/friends, then use the money for the new printer. It'll save you far more time in my mind. I have a 3rd Vista and I will not even dare to install the WPSM54G as uninstall is not clean. Buyers anyone???
The manual does not mention anything about requirements for burning MP3 CDs so the player can read them. Perhaps the technical specifications for directory structure and file naming conventions are assumed to be common knowledge or self intuitive. I doubt anyone could guess which bitrates are supported. No indication of media requirements either. Will a &quot;data&quot; CD with music burned to it in audio format work? (It does) My research led me to Philips' customer care line (1.800.531.0039), where I was politely informed (in Ebonics) that MP3 compatibility is not listed as an included feature on this or any AZ model. It says MP3 compatible right on the package. Is this a case of false advertisement?
The price was right; so much less expensive than buying directly from Dell Computer. The package arrived ahead-of-schedule, and the packaging was exceptional: recycled cardboard, air-filled packing instead of styrofoam. Initial print quality was better than when Dell 1100 printer was brand-new. I was thrilled! All that I EXPECT when buying through Amazon.But then the Bad News!While advertised as a 2000 copy cartridge, at slightly over 1000 copies it became unreadable. And these were primarily text copies not graphics, photos, etc.Happy-at-first, but won't buy Sophia again.
If you purchase this from CompUSA you will be shipped a USB2Connect, Adaptec part number 2126900. It took 4 weeks, 3 phone calls and 3 emails to customer service to get an RMA and return postage label issued. Then a trip to FedEx to ship it back. Major Hassle. I'm still waiting to see if my credit card will actually be debited when the return is processed. I told them about the problem with the listing a month ago, but it doesn't seem to be fixed yet.
I bought this printer about 4 months ago. The prints are beautiful, and the speed quite good as well. However, I felt compelled to write a review tonight because of the constant error messages that pop up saying that there are too many ink cartridges of "X" color installed. It happens now between every print job, forcing me to open the printer, pull out and re-install one to three of the tanks, and then print my document. There is something wrong with this thing, and I don't appear to be the first experiencing it. Figures... I wait eight years to replace my printer, and end up with one that malfunctions! I will attempt to return this item.
I bought this thinking it would be a great safety item. The driver would immediately be notified when a skier is down and have a faster turnaround picking up downed skiers. I've tried everything to get it to work properly, fresh batteries, etc. It either doesn't sound the alarm when it should, or it sounds the alarm when it shouldn't. No alarm or false alarm - either one is bad.
I just got mine from Walmart and brought it home. Put it in my parents DVD/vcr combo player and before it could finish not finish because my mom wanted to finish watching her movie. But I took it into my room and evin though I did not need to use it on the computer. I did anywats. Couldent hurt...Right??????Now my SONY DVD RW will not detect DVD's. And when I called Philips they sent me to another accessorie companey. .. We will see how this turns out. The DVD/CD lens cleaner broke my DVD burner. ANd now I am stuck haveing to buy a new one. Because of there cleaner.PHILIPS O's ME A NEW DVD BURNER!!!! I WILL TAKE THEM TO SMALL CLAIMS IF I HAVE TO!!!!
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.
--EDIT #2--Well, the company removed the picture I uploaded that showed their method of shipping. Shady.--EDIT #1--Three days into using this charger, Windows 7 suddenly started giving me an error, stating either that the USB device is unrecognized, or that the "Device cannot start". I was just using the cable to charge my phone, and I usually unplug the entire cable from the computer. I'm docking a star because this seems to be a hardware error inside the cable.--ORIGINAL REVIEW--Well, color me surprised. This cable WORKS. It charges and syncs my iPhone 5, and it doesn't seem to cause any glitches. The cable can be flipped and used on either side for syncing and charging. The connector on the iPhone end is a couple millimeters thicker than the official Apple charger, so I do have to pry off my case because my case is designed to fit the original iPhone charger. It slides in snug (and you must slide it in all the way for the computer to recognize it).For about half the price of an official Apple charger, this is a good deal.However, I was EXTREMELY surprised at the awful method of shipping. It took 11 days from my order date for the item to arrive. I expected some sort of bubble-envelope at the very least. Instead, it came in a REGULAR MAIL ENVELOPE, unsealed. The company didn't even bother to wet the seal and close the envelope - they just slapped a piece of tape in the middle of the envelope, so the envelope would flap open. I was really surprised that the cable did not fall out, since the zip-lock-esque bag that held the cable was short enough to slip out between the gap that the tape created in the envelope. I can imagine multiple customers receiving an envelope that only contains their invoice and no cable because it fell out during transport.Pictures have been uploaded (view "Customer Images" on the product page).Buyer beware of their shipping method.
Usually Dayton makes really good stuff, however these are really not great. I installed these in my bathroom and hooked up the same amp I previously had hooked up to a couple Dayton bookshelf speakers (same size) and I cannot EQ the sound enough to compensate for the MAJOR treble these speakers put out. They also seem to distort at much lower volumes than the equivalent bookshelf speakers.I realize that wall mounted speakers are not going to be ideal considering that they don't really have a matched box, you are at the mercy of the space between the studs in the wall that you mount them in, however I really think that these are not crossed over correctly and the distortion factor screams CHEAP!The only nice thing about these is the price, so... I guess you get what you pay for.
I got this for a 2012 jeep grand cher, it does not work for my year, the discription would leed you to beleive it works,
I already gave this item (I even made the mistake of purchasing 2!) my review earlier and I'm reiterating it that the splitter doesn't work. And when I tried to inquire about returning it to the seller for a refund because I can't use them, I was told it will cost me more to ship it back. So much for customer satisfaction.
Even though I read some of the bad reviews, I thought that it will not happen to me so I went ahead and ordered it.There are so many bad things with it that I don't know where to begin. First of all, there is no way to adjust theheadphones so it will fit a little tighter on my head. I have to be careful and move slowly to prevent them fromfalling off. Also when I was sitting on my sofa watching TV, the sound went away if I turn my head to the left orto the right. In addition, there was a lot of static. I returned them after 1 week and I bought the IR Sonyheadphones instead. Those at least lasted for 1 year before they died, but at least I got good sound and reliabilityfor as long as they lasted. It may be a problem with RF against IR, but for me so far I stay with IR.
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!
I bought this for a trip to China to charge cameras and batteries which do not require a voltage converter. Chinese receptacles require a three prong plug. The top prong is longer than the lower two angled prongs and actually opens the 'doors' for the lower prongs to enter the receptacle. This adapter only has the lower two prongs. Why not state that this adapter will work in all countries except China and ......Fortunately, the hotels we stayed in loaned us converters so we could charge our equipment.Will not buy Kensington product again.
I purchased this product thinking it would be easy to install. The speaker wire I didn't use. The ground wire I didn't use. The red power wire barely fit. If you have a boat bigger than 21 feet I would be skeptical that you probably don't have enough positive wire. The screws that come with this package are use less. Better off buying the wires and connections individually
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.
Thanks for all your reviews. Since most folks thought this was too small and difficult to use, I looked for another option. Case Logic makes a small camcorder bag that fits the Garmin Streetpilot & base nicely (I don't have to disconnect the GPS from the base for it to fit. There's also plenty of room for the power cord and USB cable (and a bean bag if you use one). The case has a little handle on top and it comes with a shoulder strap. It cost me $12. Look for a bag that is 8" x 5" 4".
There is simply no video signal in the red connector of the cable, making the picture completely green, and the cable totally useless. I tried the red audio connector in its place just to make sure it didn't get mixed up in manufacturing or something, but it had no red video signal either. TOTAL WASTE.
The cradle did not charge the battery although there was a blue light on the cradle indicating tha power was going thru it. The set up was easy but I expect to receive products that have been tested and work. Logitech tech support was no help, they recommended that I clean the contacts, wiggle the remote on the cradle and press it down to make sure it made contact. What about that I have to waste my time on addressing their faulty hardware design. It is a shame because the product software works great and is easy to set up. Great software design, atrocious hardware design and implementation .
In less that 3 weeks after I received this item it became defective by having only audio - no picture. I wrote them an e-mail using the address that was in the owner's manual. There was no response to my e-mail. There was no way that I was going to use the phone number listed in the manual and have to be on hold indefinately, all the while paying for the phone call myself.An e-mail to Amazon was returned in less than 24 hours saying they would give me a refund and pay for the postage to return it. My thanks to Amazon for standing behind their sales even when the manufacturer won't.
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.
I purchased 2 spindles about a few weeks apart. I bought the 2nd spindle as I was getting close to half of the 1st one - all looked good. But then about 60% of the way into the spindle I started finding clearly defective disks - rough edges on the recoding side (like glue was spilled on the spindle edge) sometimes actually going into the recoding area - a problem if you plan to record a lot of data and will need the area close to the outer edge of the disk. I was able to use many of the disks and they seemed to work fine, but you have to check every disks in bright light to see if it's ok before you use it. Also in the second spindle some disks have uneven coating with something looking like a scratch going from the center of the disks to the edge in straigh lines - they are not scratches though but just uncoated "lines". I did not use those defective disks, but I am pretty sure that would have been a problem as it affected most of the recordable area - not just the outer part as the "roghh edges" problem.Also note that it is just the name "TDK" - the disk are actually made by Imation Corp.(says so in small print on the packaging) - I did not have a good experience with Imation disks on my PC in the past either - they are somewhat low quality just like these "TDK" disks. So here TDK makes money because their name is used and Imation makes money because even if you would not buy Imation Corp. disks - you might buy them labeled as "TDK" (thinking you are buyng something made by TDK). Both companies make money (by a deceiving branding method - TDK never made these!) and you pay for one thing (TDK) and get another (Imation). They sould be labelled as Imation - if you do not care if it's TDK or Imation you will buy them anyway - the price is low. But if you care and would buy TDK but not Imation - then both companies are making money by deceving you!
This cd player has good audio quality, but it uses batteries up very fast. It also does not have a single track automatic playback feature.
It's amazing that having the SD200 wich is great, they where able to make such a horrible product.The picures are bad, the unit works unstabel and frezed and the material are bad that makes the metal color go aways soon.
I was disappointed when I rec'd these batteries because the image posted to Amazon is a package of TWO batteries per package, I ordered two (thinking I was ordering 4 batteries) and only two SINGLE pack batteries arrived.NO answer from customer service. I'm not going to lose my shirt over this purchase, but honest representation of the products and customer feedback are two of the reason I shop on Amazon
No adapter available for the new Nano. I bought it for my wife to use at work a there is no adapter for her iPod and the iPod must sit outside the cradle.Does not charge the iPod like the box implies. Box and product info very misleading.I am very disappointed.
I lost the original with my camcorder and thought this would work. It has 2 pins sticking out that won't allow the tape to fit inside.
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!
Skip over this product unless you want to spend your hard earned money for a DVD player that lasts less than one year!Service from LG Electronics is horrible. The offer to send pre-paid Airborne shipping labels wasn't followed up on until I raised a stink. They swore the labels could not be sent to my P.O box - when in fact they finally were tossed into a #10 envelope and mailed anyway!Be prepaired to be asked for proof of purchase (this took two phone calls) - THEN asked for a $45.00 fee for a refurbished unit if over the 90 day warranty period (yet another phone call). All the time being laughed at by the incompetent phone reps.No more Zenith products for me.
I bought for 2-gigabyte EXTREME-III cards, because my application requied at least that much space. It turned out that the cards were undersized - only about 1.88 GB was available. I had to divert them to another application that only needed 1 GB and buy some 4 GB cards for the original application.
I had problems right out of the box for burning CDs/DVDs. I have sent the unit to HP and spent hours on the phone and it still does not work. HP support in India and in the US have not provided adequate support in the process. I would pick a different brand.
This camera sucks!!! Don't waste your money! It's too complex to work and you can only use in heavily lighted areas!! I hate it!!!
This is so stupid for $50 more you can get an ipod that's 15 GB instead of 4
After Dell's battery lasted only three years I had assumed that replacing it would be an easy task. It was, however, it wasn't cheap. In doing research I came across the Lenmar battery for my laptop and was excited about the extremely low price. It has been one year since I've owned the battery and now it is completely dead and cannot hold a charge for longer than 30 minutes. If you are okay with replacing this battery very often, go ahead but, if you want a great quality product I would stay away from this Lenmar. There is nothing worse than buying a product to have it last less than a year.
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.
Do not buy this made in China product! After using it for 3 months, it stopped reading disks, saying that they needed to be formatted. When I tried formatting them, it would say it could not complete the format. So I tested out the disks on another computer, and they worked fine. There is no warranty, and it's past Amazon's return period. Waste of $20!!
This thing died after 4 uses. Company wants $60 to repair. No thanks, I'll give another company my $60 on another product. You'll be sorry!!!
the battery to the navigation is completely dead. The touch screen doesnt even work that well. the price for this is beyond way to much. i should get a refund but i cant because i lost all the information to this product.
I purchased a GPS500 for geocaching, mainly attracted by the low price and "FAST" acquistion feature. Screen resolution is terrible, acquisition times vary from 6 minutes to never, accuracy (compared to friends' GPS units) was way off, and it proved to be utterly unreliable in the field. I returned mine 10 days after I bought it and got a Garmin eTrex Legend. I am now quite pleased.
Three people in my family attempted to install this computer on 3 separate computers for approximately 2 hours of total effort.Although Windows XP found an unknown USB device, the program would not interact with the controller, so we could not set it up.Next we turned to 2 Macintosh laptops running the most modern operating system (10.5.6). The software was supposed to work for systems 10.3 and above. 2 computers, 2 independent efforts by tech savvy college students, and no luck. By the way, system 10.3 hasn't been the standard in 3 or 4 years....the program updated itself, but still didn't run.The troubleshooting guide wasn't helpful for us either. We walked through their various suggestions but it was no help.We hung up after being on hold with customer support for over 20 minutes (never got to talk with anyone) and returned the device.
This Products does not work on the avhp5700dvd bought,it with thecd-ub100 and the screen says N/A and it doesn't work. Would not waste yourmoney on this.
I ordered 2 of these 2x1GB memory upgrade kits. They seemed to install easy enough but about 2 weeks after install 1 of my pairs had died on me. Computer could not boot because of it. After swapping some sticks around I was able to isolate the problem to 1 pair of modules.The other is still working (for now)...and while I understand failure happens with everybody...I will not likely buy PNY memory again as I will go with a more reliable brand.
OK OK - I know I got it cheap but I expected more than this as I ALWAYS buy HP Printers and have always loved them. I bought this printer because it could do everything and was small - I could take it on business trips! That part is good. I am now done traveling and it is in my home office. Not up to HP usual standards - the cartridges run out after 10 - 15 pieces of paper printing and I am not kidding. It is costing me a fortune in ink. If you should mistakenly jam a piece of paper in there and you have to turn off the printer to clear it - then turn it back on, you then have to reboot your computer to get it to connect to the computer again. It's frustrating and I wish I had spent a bit more to get a printer that can keep up with my business. I guess it is good for someone who does a lot of scanning, but not a lot of printing.
Pros:Lighting controlCons:Flimsy. Internet connection required to program. poor interface for programming controlFull user opinionI bought this remote (at a premium) thinking it would be the best universal remote available, and inexpensive compared with RTI, Crestron, or Universal Remote. That couldn't have been farther from the truth.First of all, the remote is not built well. The buttons are the flimsy, "raised" hard plastic type, not the firm plasticized or rubberized type, and the center "joystick" control protrudes much to tall--enough to where you could accidentally snap it off. The remote's plastic creaks when you press certain buttons. Not what I'd expect for $350!If you are an A/V enthusiast, and you want complete control of your multiple components, consider a remote by Universal Remote Controls (URC), or if you have the money, Remote Technologies Inc (RTI), but not this. Although you have a cute color screen, the appearance of the "soft buttons" cannot be customized. You can simply change the text in them, that's all.You MUST have an internet connection to program your remote because the software (and your configuration) resides completely on their website. If their site is "experiencing difficulities" (which I've had occasionally) or your connection is down, you can't program the remote.The "programming" of the remote is very rigid. You cannot assign whatever you'd like to the soft buttons, nor macros, nor delays. The programming website asks you a series of questions about your components and it pretty much sets up the remote how it believes you need it based on what components you have and what are called "activities". "Activities" seem to be the dumbed down way of programming many of these remotes (such as those by Logitech & Harmony) where you answer a few questions about which A/V imputs are used by your components (to watch TV for example), and it figures out all the component switching and assigns it all to a button titled "Watch TV". This is great for grandpa and grandma who have no idea of how to work remotes, but when you want to control other components briefly, then return to "Watch TV" it becomes problematic.The lighting control is a nice touch, but the in-wall dimmer I replaced in my master bedroom RARELY receives its commands from the remote, and it's not more than 40 feet, through a few walls (which they claim RF is supposed to allow for up to 120 feet).This remote simply isn't worth the money or aggravation. If you are an A/V enthusiast, consider RTI, URC, Pronto, or if you have the money, Crestron.
I thought the name brand would be worth in buying this unit but it was not. I wanted to use this case to move data off my external hard drives and to use when computers accumulate to many viruses and there are files that need to be taken off. The metal part of the case was well built but the plastic front broke the first time I opened it to install a hard drive. This is where the review goes sour. After the front part broke I felt I could still use the case without it since it was not crucial to running it. The way the hard drive mounts inside was weird since the inside is bare metal rubbing on metal from the hard drive. I didn't think this was smart as the inside and the hard drive gets all scrapped up. Most other external cases I have used have had some kind of padding or protection between the drive and the inside walls. The connector part plugs into the hard drives power and IDE ports ruined 2 old drives that I had. The hard drives worked fine but when I used them with this case they all of a sudden died. I can't explain why this was but after the second drive died I tossed this in the trash. I went ahead and bought this item, SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for 2.5 / 3.5 / 5.25 Inch Hard Drive / Optical Drive with External AC Power Adapter. Not only did this offer more devices I could use this with, it was cheaper and has not ruined a single drive I have used it on.
I ordered the fast shipping for this item and did not receive it in the time specified. Once I got the cables and spent the time hooking thinks up, the cables did not work. Will cost me more to return then the cables are worth. Don't bother with this item.
I've had this cd player for a few months and my daughter uses it to listen to her music on the 20 minute drive to and from school every day. It absolutely CHEWS through batteries, even running for only 40 minutes a day... I have to swap out the batteries every couple weeks. In addition, the cd player has been getting stuck a lot recently... skipping and freezing up in the middle of songs that play with no problem on the car cd player.Overall, not worth the money.
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).
I love this camcorder...ONLY if it works. Unless you want to take a chance because of the price (thats what i did), stay away from this camcorder. I worked for a few days. The playback function started NOT working. It became distored and garbled.I love all the features this camcorder has. I even bought a extra 64 smartmedia card for this camcorder. .....I just requested a return from Amazon. The UPS guys just picked it. Will see if i get the full refund or not. The nearest Sharp servie center is 175 mile away in NY, none in PA.
they are selling the smaller case not the 17 inch case like stated
This device is very expensive for what it does.This is advertised as a device that will wirelessly connect a small wired LAN to a main network having a wireless access point. It has two major flaws in this regard. First, the bridge does not pass NETBIOS traffic, which means Windows file/print sharing won't work. You have to configure the bridge in "single client mode" for this to work. A single client does not qualify as a workgroup to my way of thinking. Second, clients connected to the bridge cannot get dynamic IP addresses from a DHCP server located on the other side of the wireless link. Static IP configuration must be used.On the positive side, the bridge does support WPA2-PSK security. Throughput seems to be very good.
The first one worked for one day then quit. The second one never worked. I didn't bother with the third - I returned them all.
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.
I am not trying to save money by getting cheap 3rd part cartridges, I paid in full HP retail price(same as newegg), and I have refunded it, glad that it is fullfilled by Amazon, so the return was simple.
Died on me, not for sure if it was from a virus and whiped out sectors, Norton did find some junk the day before it died, but said it got rid of it all....
Ran first disk. After that kept giving "no disc" message.
The lamp for my SXRD 60A2000 last just one week longer than the 1-yr warranty period. Without warning it just went Phht. So much for the lamp warning message Sony so proudly yaks about it the manual. BALONEY.4 hrs a day should have gotten me 3_ years. But reality is just 1 yr of service per lamp and then you have to spend 10-percent plus of original sale price to replace each year. I would never have bought this TV if I knew I would have to do that.PLUS, the phoney sony baloney people at sony style said my extended warranty would cover lamp replacements...but now of course they do not cover "consummables" (i.e. lamp replacements)Run away as fast as you can fgrom PHONY SONY BALONEYYes I am a disgruntled customer and you will be too!
I bought this product thinking it would be a great upgrade to my Front Page. Boy was I wrong. It is nothing like Front Page and a lot of the short cuts that you learned do not work with this product. The instructions are very much like Front Page - non existent. If your happy using Front Page I would not upgrade to this program unless you like a lot of frustration!
It did not work with my HP laptop - the cord kept slipping out - not a good seal.
Polk Audio Monitor 60 AM6022-A 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Cherry)I bought these speakers with hope after my SONY-7000 tweeter broke. The sound is flat, mid range is not transparent and low base is almost absent. Working power is about 10 watt - anything higher - distortions and clipping. Aesthetically OK, but smaller bookshelf boxes sound juicier. Returned to seller.Get something with 8" drivers and bigger. I will get back to SONY F-7000.
I was about half-way through this book when I wondered: is it me, or has Donna Tartt really lost her way. I decided to check these reviews to see if I was alone in finding the book horrendously tedious, despite Tartt's obvious talent and skill as a writer. Thank you fellow reviewers. There are too many good books out there to waste anymore time on an author who couldn't or wouldn't reign in wandering plot, while piling on layer upon layer of extraneous details. Just how much can you read about hot weather and stagnant water? And where were the editors for this work? Despite her OK character development (thus my two stars), I found myself caring less and less for Harriet. She could have been enormously sympathetic and multi-faceted, but I just found her creepy.I picked up the book because I loved Tartt's first book and this one received a good review. I think sometimes book reviewers feel it will reflect badly on their literary sensibilities if they complain about the lack of closure if a mystery isn't solved. The art is in the journey, and all that. That may be true in some cases, but I don't think it is here. This journey is just a bore. Little Friend reminded me of another overly long, out-of-control juggernaut: &quot;The Crimson Petal and the White.&quot; Both are overwritten with no closure, but I think Crimson was definitely worth my time.
This product was not as it stated. The products did not convert a 6.5" speaker from a 6X9. This was very disappointing considering this was a gift of a product. The product had to be modified to fit.
Same as D. Abrahams' review, no US maps only Europe and Canary Is. maps. Called tech support and they had to forward the call to "special support" which is secret code for "we will never call you back." "There is no way to download maps from the internet" But I could have purchased a 90 update dvd (available in 4 weeks). I Waited for 1 week and decided that TomTom will never receive another penny from me. Returned the device as it is junk. One star is definitely too much.
I did not expect a lot from these headphones for the price and they just barely lived up to that. The sound started out a little scratchy. After three weeks only one side of the headphones has any sound.I only use these for sound while I'm on the treadmill so they are OK. If you have any use beyond that I could not recommend them.
I used this product for about two weeks and decided to return it for three reasons.First, whenever you are on the freeway and it tells you where to get off the freeway, it only gives you the exit number and not the name of the street. While that might be fine back east, here in California, the exits are marked primarily with street names, not exit numbers. In fact, several of the exit numbers that it has recommended were wrong (because the exit numbers had changed).Second, when the system tells you to get onto a freeway (or change freeways), it almost never tells you which direction you are going to go (i.e., north or south on the I-5), making it difficult to figure out which lane to choose? Sure, you can figure it out by carefully studying the map while you barrel down the highway, but I'd rather just have it tell me which direction and then read the signs on the highway to select the correct lane...Third, there is absolutely no support for this product. You cannot reach them by telephone, and although I sent a message through their website more than two weeks ago asking if there's a way to fix these two issues, there has been no response at all.Ultimately, I replaced this with a Garmin product, which does not have any of these issues.
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.
I got hooked into all of the positive reviews in all the magazines and web sites, but I have been very disappointed with the actual use of the remote. I have had it for about a year now, and it certainly has a lot of flexibility in what you can program it to do, and that is very nice. However, it is the day-to-day use of the volume control and changing channels that make me want to chuck the whole thing through my 62" HDTV. The switching to DVD or PS2 and back to the Satellite is always an adventure too.When it works, it's nice, but there are just enough glitches that make it frustrating to use every day. It could be that I am trying to do too much (DirecTV/Tivo, Yamaha receiver, Phillips TV), but for the money, I expect it to work better. I never had this many problems with my wonderful MX 500. My advice, stay away until the price comes down or the remote is more solid in another year or two.
The other poor reviews are right--the cradle doesnt work, and logitech support is awful. STAY AWAY
I have spent countless hours on this thing. The only time I got it to work was when no security is on. Hmmm boost the signal to make it easier for leaches.Instead invest in a powered antenna, I got far better results and no hassle setup.
I just bought on Dec 12,2005. Now it is not work. It show "Loading" when I load a CD. and can not do anything except eject.
This is the first thumbdrive I have EVER had a problem with. It showed it on my computer, the files moved, files were saved to it. The next day there is absolutely NOTHING on it!!! A full day of typing and saving repeatedly was GONE! The computer will take files and write them to it yet they won't be there when it is put back into the computer.Save your money and get something better.
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 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.
Unit does not play avi format files from my Canon SD800is camera.Tech support is useless. Very polite technicians but they have no command of the English language and are unable to get results. Although you get to speak with a live person, you would get the same result talking to a pet shop parrot. No matter the outcome they will say, "thank you for choosing Netgear" even if you are complaining about everything.Overall the product is OK but fails to deliver as promised. For $300 what do you expect?
I purchased the Panasonic KX-FLM651 fax machine back in July '07. Yesterday, October 23, 2007, barely 3 months after my purchase the drum unit failed. I was getting dark black lines down the left side of faxes I received so I called Panasonic. After having me run several tests on the machine, they told me that it is a drum problem, and unfortunately these are not under warranty. Even though testing showed that the drum only had 263 pages printed on it, and that it is rated for 10,000 pages of use, Panasonic would not replace it. I have always been very impressed with Panasonic products, but the FA84 drum unit is one to stay away from. If you find that your fax needs replacement of this, you would be better off buying a new machine (not a Panasonic machine) than taking the chance on this unit, since it costs about $100 to replace.
I loved this remote until a recent software update caused the media function to no longer work. I bought this to control a 400 dvd player and that function is now inoperable. Logitech has said they would restore this in the next software update but it has been 4 months so far without an update. Disappointed.
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 bought this camera about 3 days ago.The picture quality during day time is quite good and clear.But during lighted conditions (night time) its not that good.And I'm a little disappointed since I mostly video chat at nights.:(Another drawback is that the stand is not the user friendly... in terms of that U need to keep it at higher level so as to show the picture correctly..All in all, a good product for the price.A budget buy.
I have got this player and I have started getting H07 errors too as mentioned by others in their reviews. I thought I needed to clean the lens or something. But researching this problem on google basically tells me that this player is no more than a paper weight for me now. Buy this only if you want to invest in a dvd player every year (which may not be such a bad idea given that the prices are droping at an alarming rate)
I bought these to go along with my new TOshiba 40" LCD 1080p. Have to say that while the cables "worked" - I had video and sound - the picture quality was pretty bad, noticeably worse than the component cables provided by my cable company. It sounds like plenty of people have been happy with these, so perhaps I got a lemon, but I'll be returning mine.
Just recieved the cable. I just give one star because it arrived on time.. If not I would give it a minus. This was a complete waste of my money and time. The connector broke immediately i tried connecting it. Just like that.. lost my money. I should have bought a more expensive one. Don't waste your time, the cable is cheap quality and too weak. I hope this helps.
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 Logitech Harmony 880 at first seemed great - once it was set up, it easily controlled all the devices we needed it to. However, it has two serious flaws, which mean that, at this price point, I cannot recommend it.On the plus side, it has a nice hand-feel, if somewhat slippery (all surfaces are curved), and the weight is decent. Once you've gone through the somewhat complex (and, on the Mac, downright ugly) setup software, provided you never have to change the settings, it's very easy to use. It does require line-of-sight to your devices' infrared panels, but that's true for any IR-based remote.The buttons seem to be laid out more for aesthetic reasons (to make the remote look symmetrical and futuristic) than for any sense of utility. The remotes that come with Time Warner cable boxes are remarkably well-thought out: buttons that you need the most are larger, central. and spaced out. Not so on this remote: all buttons are on the small side, and all are pretty much the same size. Because of their curved nature, it's too easy to slip your finger onto the wrong button.Now to the major flaws.First, the charging system. The remote has a built-in rechargeable battery, and the idea is that you rest it in a charger cradle when you're not using it. The two are supposed to connect through three small metal contacts. However, the connection between the remote and the cradle is rarely flush, and it will often "beep" on and off intermittently as it gains and loses the connection. Consequently, you can return to the remote after several hours and find it hasn't charged at all.Second, the volume keys wear out, and, in my (and others') experience, right after the warranty expires. You'll probably end up using the volume keys more than any other, so I suspect this is why they fail first. You will end up having to apply more and more pressure to these keys, and they may ultimately fail completely. If you're controlling more than a couple of devices (which, if you're looking at this device, you probably are), it's not a simple matter to map other keys to the volume controls, since you may need to "talk" to different devices (eg, TV / audio system).After 15 months, we consider it an expensive mistake - and we're going to go back to $20 all-in-ones until and if there's a solid, dependable unit that's worth spending almost $200 on. Sadly, the Harmony 880 is not it.
This wireless adapter is a waste of money. It is VERY hard to install it, if not almost impossible if you haven't the driver CD (the drivers from the internet are even worse). But once you have installed it you will soon find out that the connection is very unstable... well, my body is able to establish a better connection than this thing. Don't buy it. It is worthless.
Even though the description says it does, this is a lie, if you are looking for a case for a 17" laptop skip this one. I had to return it.
This product is a nice idea, but the sound quality is bad. I use a MAC G5 and get a nice clean sound on the speaker when directly connecting to the computer but the background noise jumps when using the switch. I don't recommend, unless you have a low-end system with a big noise floor already.
I purchased my Pixma MP800 in June 2006. After a few uses, the printer malfunctioned with a 6800 error and Japanese characters. Canon service offered no suggestions to correct the error. Instead, they shipped me a REFURBISHED, dirty printer, not a new one (totally unacceptable). Since they also sent a new printer head and ink cartridges, I installed them in my original printer. That worked, so I returned the refurbished printer to Canon.I print/scan infrequently (fewer than 5 pages/week). With almost every use, however, the printer had a low ink cartridge, so I continued to use my very old HP Deskjet 730C for most printing jobs and the MP800 for scanning/copying only. All to no avail: the MP800 has again returned to the blinking Error 6800. Nothing works (print, copy or scan), the printing head is locked to one side, etc. Needless to say, I must now purchase another printer and scanner, but it will not be a Canon.
The YP-U2J will not be recognized by WMP 11, which is the latest edition of Media Player. The Instillation CD with the unit has the old WMP 10 to download in order for the unit to be recognized. If you have the new WMP 11, you have to "System Restore" to a time before you upgraded to WMP 11 then make sure you install the old WMP 10. [...]Samsung has a download center for the unit software, but the new drivers for YP-U2J are not posted for downloading as of 2/27/07. These drivers are needed for WMP 11 no matter what size unit you get, .5, 1, or 2 Gig. So be Aware of this before purchasing one.
I agree with all of the negative reviews.. read Tartt's first book many years ago, loved it. I finished this one and wanted to heave it across the room. While Tartt is unquestionably a talented writer, this book lacked cohesive structure (I'm an English teacher). Where was her editor? Did he/she actually read the whole book?
Attempted multiple times to install, eventually evein the same room. Each time, at the receiving telephone instrument all you heard was a beep and some loud static, then nothing. I ended up ordering a hard-wired jack from the telephone company. The only redeeming quality is the customer service from the seller was exceptional. They refunded with no question.
This product would be fine if one played it at low volume all the time without moving the unit.I used this in a work environment that had a some ambient noise which required higher volume and I moved the unit around a lot. The dock often failed to charge the ipod and even seemed to drain it. The sound quality deteriorated over time. Distortion is much higher after about 6 months use. There is an intermittent hissing noise that affects the speakers. All in all I am disappointed.
If I could have rated it a negative star, I would have. I had problems from the start with this program. When I contacted their technical support I got no help and they finally just blew me off. I wouldn't own anything else from Individual Software even if I was paid to. What a crappy experience.
Like so many other people on this site, my Epson CXS400 just stopped printing after the first cartidge change. There's too many reports like this. C'mon Epson - what are you going to do about 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
I was so disappointed in this book. If you are into mindless sentiment it might satisfy.
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.
I am very disappointed with this product. We used this card in our Kodak camera for about 2 years with no problems, then all of a sudden the card failed. We had taken about 50 photos during a trip, and reviewed them on the camera with no problem. When we got home and tried to view the photos on our computer, they were gone. However, photos from a previous trip remained on the camera. I have since read reports from others using this memory card that they have had the same problem. It appears that the card fails over time, and occasionally will delete or fail to store photos. We've been having problems with it ever since, and I'm going to throw it away and buy a different brand. I would not recommend this product if you care about keeping your photos safe.
Stop working and not supported in Windows Vista, and there is no any support material at the web site.
I bought this cd player about a month ago and I already had to get a new one. If you are looking for something very very simple then this is ok for you. It does not have anti-skip which became very inconvenient after a while. The sound quality isn't the best either. If you want something very simple then this one is good.
I ordered this mic after having to return the ECMHS1 (because it was, in reality, totally non-directional). Well, this one actually IS directional, but it is such a pain to use I wish I never bought it.1st of all, you should know this mic does not work with the "smart shoe" available on most Sony camcorders - this means it will not receive any power from or transfer sound data to the camcorder through the shoe. Therefore it is battery powered. This may seem like a minor problem, but it means you need to remember to turn it on and off each time you video, otherwise you will have either a soundless video or a dead battery. Believe me, at some point you WILL forget this.Not being smart shoe compatible also means you have to plug the mic into a jack on the camcorder - this can be a real hassle if you have a small device and are trying to loop the cord around so it isn't in the way. (In my case the jack is under a rather cheap plastic cover that threatens to break off with repeated use.)(As you might expect, I highly recommend you check whether a mic is smart shoe compatible. Of course, that means the mic doesn't need a battery or audio plug - not that it will simply fit into the shoe. It's a great feature.)Finally, while the engineers at Sony have done some amazing things over the years, they weren't able to do even a half-decent job designing the cap that covers this mic's battery. This cap will fall off with even the slightest touch. This can be INCREDIBLY annoying. Mine fell off several times - fortunately I always managed to find it. I finally put a piece of duct tape on to secure it (doesn't look great, but at least the color matches).Considering the high cost, this mic is a really bad investment. While the non-directional mics in most camcorders are pretty pathetic, this is a VERY poor substitute.
This remote is not compatible with any Sony Dream System AV systems. The most frustrating part is that Sony fails to mention this in any of the packaging or in the user guide. I had to find this information from an online support tech at the Sony website.
Neither the wireless autoconfiguration or "wired" setup worked, with or without WEP enabled on the Linksys wireless router (the Linksys Setup utility would not run, on Windows XP, no explanation by Linksys support). After 1 1/2 hours on the phone with Linksys manually configuring it, still got no increase whatsoever in wireless signal range (I am not convinced it was ever configured correctly). Linksys' final response was "Well, it must be defective, you should return it and try out the replacement in the store before you take it home." No thanks.
I own a Nuvi 200 and bought the Europe map for a trip to Portugal. The map was there and complete but I could never get my Nuvi to locate a satellite so I could use the maps. It was far easier for me to get a local tourist map than try and manually use my Nuvi. Sorry I spent the money...
I was able to make hands free calls to my cell phone verizon vx9900 (lg env2) which is on the list of supported devices. Then it stopped working, it can no longer connect to my phone any longer, so I deleted the entries on each device and tried to pair again. They say "paired" but cannot connect via bluetooth. POS!Also, Now I notice I cannot connect to my computer via the USB, so I cannot even back up my device when I reset it to factory default. I contacted service but have not heard back yet. All I can think of is that it was after I updated the device and firmware through the application. What a POS! This is all after a week of having the device and everything worked fine until I updated!
After using this printer for one year (home use), a plastic bracket to which a spring attaches to maintain belt tension on the print cartridge carriage broke. Rather than try to get a new part, I'm going to throw this printer away and buy a new 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...
Works as advertised. No setup required for Mac OS. Have not needed to use DC power cord as yet. Good value for price. Would recommend.
Well, what can I say? I disliked this purchase so much, I didn't even try to get a refund. I just wouldn't buy any product from this seller again. That's how you can save money in the future.The cable I ordered is not the same as the one in the picture and it doesn't work with the camcorder I have. It's missing the ball in the middle.
I started reading Tartt with this book. So, I am just going by what I felt with this one experience. I was intrigued to read the book because of the gist on the jacket, and please do not make the same mistake. They are trying to sell a story that does not exist within its 555 pages. Extremely disappointing!! It clearly starts off with a little boy's death by hanging. But, then the novel is just about the people in the family. I usually enjoy when the characters are dealt with in great detail and get immense satisfaction when everything about the setting, and the place is explained to the last dot. But, unfortunately, though so many pages and words have gone into this novel, there is no satisfaction at the end.I would have been happy to accept that the little boy's mystery death is never solved in the novel, had I gotten the pleasure of reading about everything else. But, that is not the case. Neither is the mystery present (which the jacket claims), nor is there substance to quench my laborious read. I very patiently read through more than 300 pages, and was very disappointed, and then to reach the end started to skim through. I read a lot, and never have I done that before.I am really curious now to see what she had to offer in 'Secret History'. I am going to read that next.Donna Tartt is not a storyteller, because 'The Little Friend' is not a story. I guess with the 10 years that went into making this novel, Donna Tartt completely lost track of what she wanted to tell her audience.
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.
This item did not work. When I ordered it the person told me it would work with NETGEAR. Well it did not. I am having trouble getting my money back
This was advertised as a replacement battery for Panasonic Lumix Digital cameras. However, it is physically the wrong size (too large) for the Lumix DMC-ZS1 and ZS3 camera. Unfortunately, one doesn't know this until the battery is removed from its packaging and an attempt is made to charge it. Now it cannot be returned as it is no longer in its original package. Ensure compatibility before ordering from this retailer.
Well I see why this item has been taken off the shelf. I received this item as a Christmas gift just this past Christmas. I have tried to load the software onto my computer...what happens...it crashes my computer where i have to reformat the entire thing and start all over again. I went to there website where they have listed new updated software for it. The software that they claim to be updated does not even have all of the files..it was missing files last time I was there just about a week ago. Anyone else having problems ...
this product is garbage! i purchased it to try and get rid of the noise instead it has amplified it more. it is a complete waste of money i do not recomend it. the best fix is buing a good quality set of rca cables and a quality unit. dont waste your money.
I have been using Plantronics headsets for a long time and I like Plantronics products very much. When I bought this I wanted one that's cordless--has NO cord from the headset to the handset. This is NOT cordless. I already have the same set up with the Plantronics headset I plug into my existing handset.
I owned the mdr-ex71sl for about 2 years and loved them. When the cord ripped, I figured I'd try the mdr-ex81lp. Wow, they suck. Sure the sound is as good as or slightly better than the 71's, but I cannot get these ear loop things to stay put. They fit weird, and stick out and up. My ears aren't strange either, these things just dont fit. I have no idea what these people are talking about in other reviews about how great the fit is or how they stay hooked around your ears. My advice, if possible, try a pair on and see how you like the ear loop thing. I'm going back to the mdr-ex71's.Oh, and major thanks to Amazon for the super smooth return process.
I bought it cause I like the remote control mostly, but I took it back cause indoors it takes lousy pictures, especially close up. I tried the Canon G2 Camera, although a lot more money, that's the indoor image quality I expect for 400 bucks. I'd say, if you like this camera, buy it, try it, then pawn it on ebay, but I'd go for the Sony P72, which I also have now. That's quick and puts the nifty date on the pictures. Plus some sony tv's now have memory stick slots.
After two weeks of using the Garmin Carrying Case I put it away, probably for good. The reason for this is that it just simply is not ergonomic. As you can see in the picture, the case butts right up against the menu button and also enter button for the Vista HCx making these buttons very difficult and frustrating to use. It is also very difficult to get the gps unit in and out of the case. It would have been better to have made a 'hard' case in which the unit was meant to be removed to be used. I bought a small 'fanny' pack to use instead for geocaching and just put the unit, sans case, in that; that works out better. I cannot recommend this case at all.
I found the router of my dreams - wireless, 3 ports, plus a print server, plus a $50 rebate. This was one of those things that sounded too good to be true - unfortunately, it was. When I first fired it up, everything ran great - wired and wireless (D-link DWL 120 and Orinoco Gold PC card). I was very excited and dismantled my existing Linksys router and add-on hub. My mistake b/c 30 minutes later, the router lost its wireless signal. The wired signal was solid though. I thought maybe it was a fluke so I unplugged it and replugged it and everything came back up.... this time only for 5 minutes!! ... I fought with it for several hours until giving up...
I find this unit not very reliable for recording - the flimsy 1/8" connectors for A/V on the back cause video to come and go and I have to jiggle it to get a picture for recording - them sometime in the middle of recording it'll move just enough and leave me with a blank video screen with audio. OR I'll get the video channels but one of the audio channels will be off - just the left channel is recorded.Additionally on the highest level of Quality (TV mode) the video compression is still poor and very blocky - I was expecting much higher quality at this setting then I get.If you're considering buying this I recommend considering instead a A/V capture card for your computer - which should not have the flimsy connectors to it to cause you grief.
The drive indicates it has 1 gb of space but only holds about half of that... I returned it for a refund. Amazon was very good about quickly responding to the problem.
How comes that an adapter called "USB Joystick Adapter 8 Db15f/usb for Ms Sidewinder" simply does not work ? Sidewinder joystick is not detected by Windows XP once connected to this adapter, apparently no drivers avail, no way to force a manual install. No info on Belkin site. Really frustrating.
Product failed after 4 months of very light use. Canon was initially responsive and sent a replacement print head, but that failed to resolve the problem. Canon refused to replace or give a refund. Was convinced by top Consumer Reports ratings that Canon was top notch manufacturer. Don't be fooled. Buy an HP.
I bought these headphones for workouts (running, sports, the gym). The twist feature does secure the buds in your ear well. The sound is very good with surprisingly good bass response. The big negative is that the earbud adaptors come free from the earphone and are easily lost. I have only had my headphones for a few weeks and already three adaptors have come loose and two of those were lost. The adaptors are required for these headphones to fit comfortably in the ear, so I can't recommend these headphones overall.
If this product fits your needs, then it probably rates 5 stars. It may be a great accessory, but my experience was not so great. First of all, just the process of setting up the passwords was more involved than the roboform system that I have been using. The biggest problem of all, however, was the fact that it can be used with only Internet Explorer. I never saw any mention of that until I had the packaging torn open. I use Firefox, almost exclusively, so this item now sits here doing nothing at all. Fortunately, its cost was low.
Oh how I wanted this remote to work. I so love the concept of a truly universal remote and thought this was "the one." But it was outrageously difficult to use even for a techie like me.
Doesn't work properly, pointer sticks only after a month of use. Battery life is pretty bad too and worst of all, I had to pay shipping to send it back to Kensington for a refund. Do not recommend.
I've had several pairs of these headphones that have lasted me ten years, but the time came to replace them, so I turned to Amazon. I was sent the wrong pair (a much cheaper model worth roughly half to a quarter of the price, depending on where you buy them). Not only did the pair break after two weeks of use, but I spent nearly $30 with one-click ordering! Save your money and find these headphones elsewhere.
I bought this radio for my preschool and when the stereo arrived I was very pleased at how prompt it was getting here however, the life of the radio was something else. Within a few months I had to return the item because nothing would work. I would not recommend this radio at all to anyone. You get what you pay for.
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.
I BOUGHT THIS ITEM FOR USING IN MY HONDA CAR. BUT I AM NOT ABLE TO GET POWER. I CONTACTED THE SELLER. HE IS NOT GIVING ANY PROPER ANSWER RATHER BLAMING ME. AND ALSO HE IS NOT WILLING TO TAKE IT BACK. SO I JUST STUCK WITH THIS ITEM AND UNABLE TO RETURN BACK.
I admit it: I made the fool with this item, pure garbage. It is the worst item I ever purchased in the net.
The Just Wireless A/C Portable Charger (SKU 04051) is the worst product I have ever purchased. After charging my IPhone it would not release from it. I had to use a pair of pliers just to pull it away from my phone. It nearly ruined an $800 IPhone.
Inventor: "Hey, I think I'll make a big hard drive, put it in a box with software and hardware which transmits video input and records programs on said hard drive. That way, people can watch their favorite tv programs whenever they want."Greedy CEO: "Great idea! But, y'know, I'm not sure that would take in enough money. Afterall, I'm way overpaid and need to shove more money down this black hole of mine called a soul. We should charge a monthly subscription fee for the "service"."Inventor: "But what sort of service would we be providing other than technical support and occaisonal software updates? Niether of which should require us to charge a monthly fee as computer/software companies already do this for their customers"Greedy CEO: "What?! You're fired! Get me a souless yes-man who can takeover for your job... I need money!!!(to himself) These people won't mind paying a monthly fee because they'll all want the technology so bad!"Until these thieving -expletive deleted-'s discontinue charging a monthly "subscription" fee, count me out of the Tivo/Replay TV consumption frenzy. I should probably watch less TV anyways.
this cd player is horrible! don't buy it. ull just be wastin ur money. i got it and it didn't even work. i got another one and same tihng. just go buy a $40-$80 dollar player from sony.
I bought 7 supposedly mouse new, but i when verifies the product, i see that 2 of them were not of equal model that i which it buys, that was used and they did not work.I'm report to this situation at seller, but say to me that i must send product. I do not live in United States for that reason the shipment is very difficult.This reflects that to buy in amazon you must live in the United States else you buy depend of the luck.The seller does not let any alternative to me to recover my money or the merchandise. I demand an answer to him to the seller
For average people who want a camera that just works-and takes good pics you should not buy this. I don't know about the specifics, but like other reviewers mine got stuck and quit working for no reason after a couple of months. So, I don't really see what all the bells and whistles are for if it doesn't even take a picture. It was fine while it worked, it ate batteries but the pics were good.
I have to reset the clock 3 times a week!!!!! Im never buying anything formRCA they make junk!!!it was pluged in to the charter cable box and the box will reset the clockI plug it in the wall and works fine :)
When we first plugged in the TV, we were impressed with the picture, but soon, the screen started to scramble and stayed that way for 5 to 10 minutes. It went back to normal for a bit, but continued to scramble. We called Amazon, were of course routed to a foreign country, and after 30 minutes, was finally told that we had to contact Samsung directly. The TV was barely under warrenty since it was a refirb. and the TV has been at a local repair shop for three weeks now, with no return date in sight. It's been month today since ordering and we're still watching our old 25 inch SDTV. Not happy at this point with our purchase...
First and last book I will attempt by this author - boring and pretentious going nowhere slowly.
When I saw the CMT-CPX22 at the store between all the other "MicroSystems"; I noticed it not only looked the best of the bunch, but at 200 watts it had the best sound quality and loudness. After giving up $299 and driving it home, I was still impressed with how it looked and sounded in my bedroom.Now a year later of daily use, and I find that the CMT is the most unsatisfying, non-user friendly system I have ever owned.BIG GRIPES:1. The Remote: It is severely limited in what you can do from it. You can't open the CD tray, You can't manipulate the sound-it only turns up and down the volume, The buttons are way too small, unevenly spaced, inconsistently sized and crowded making it very difficult to use without looking at it.The are tons of extra useless buttons that serve no function whatsoever. Also you can ONLY do some functions with the remote-such as sleep mode, alarm and clock set. Not good at all.2. The CD playback: It is incredibly slow and noisy when switching between CDs or from Tuner/Tape or AUX mode to CD mode. You can't fast forward or reverse MP3 tracks, and it only plays 1 type of MP3 format...so no WMA files played here. MP3 playback was also very slow to read the CD initially and sometimes entire tracks would not play at all for no apparant reasons. It also DOES NOT list TRACK NAMES (big annoyance). However, some store bought CDs newer than 2004(i think) displays album and track names on the CMT's screen. This is odd because this feature is not even listed in the manuals. It is also an inconsistent feature that slows playback as well-so its not even a good thing.3. The Tuner: AM is virtually non-existent...even with the AM antenna plugged in. The station presets are plenty (20 in all) but impossible to use because the remote control has no number keypad to jump right to that station. It only scans the range that you preset...so to go from preset 2 to preset 19, you have to scan thru all 17 preset stations in between which is the same as if you didn't preset anything in the first place. Like most other features on the CMT such as the display dimmer (for an already dim and small display screen) the preset feature is utterly useless.Apart from these gripes: I did find the sound richness and quality to be good, somewhat loud, with a nice bass. Overall build quality is good. I did however had problems with the CMT powering off 2 seconds after it was turned on and SONY's warranty cover repairs...however..SONY shipped me a new refurbished unit (minus my CDs that got stuck inside the original unit)and SONY didn't fail to leave huge silver "REFURBISHED" stickers all over the top, sides and rear of the replacement unit.Anyway, I'm selling mine on EBay this week and shopping for a Sony MHC-GX9900 unit.Even for all its looks and sound quality I cannot recommend this unit for the price that it is listed for.
I'm sorry to say we were extremely disapointed in the camera case. we could barely get the camera in, but what good is the camera and case when you can't even put in the cords, and even a place for the extra memory cards? We bought the camera for my holidays, but we will have to go buy a real case! our old case was small and compact, but had pockets and compartments to keep all the 'gear' in one place, and the batteries, you ALWAYS need extra batteries and memory cards when you are in a different country.and the mini tripod stand, and when we opened this box, and saw this piddly little thing, I have seen thongs larger than this camera case! so I am sorry to say 1 star. that's only because we didn't want to hurt your feelings, we were happy with the rest of the items...
I use SD cards with both my camera and have been looking for a card reader which could handle SD and SDHC cards. This one was priced right and had good reviews. Unfortunately it apparently doesn't work with MicroSD cards that use the PNY CE Adapter. I tried on two different Windows machines (XP and Win7). When I plug the card in I get a dialog box that asks if I want to format the card. The card is already formated and contains photos.Sandisk MicroMate Reader - for SD and SDHC memory cards
JUNK!!! Well, I have heard some positive reviews about this product so it obviously works for someone, however it did not work for me. Even with a lot of assistance from the Cisco-Linksys support staff it did not work as advertised. We (Cisco and I) eventually got it in sync with my wireless router but it only amplified the signal by approximately ten feet, if that. I would not recommend this product to friends. It was a waste of time.
Was not slim enough for my pants pocket and was too tight for my credit cards unfortunately. Don't use it.
I've quoted another reviewer here because he said exactly what I was thinking.By P. R. moshofzp"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."This seller is a complete ripoff. Sent me something I didn't buy. I can buy the bulbs he sent me at WalMart or HomeDepot. I'm not returning them because it wouldn't make sense to spend any more money on this transaction. (customer pays shipping, ect,ect)This seller should be banned from Amazon.
This worked great for several months and then the wireless connection no longer connected. Tech support was not of help. I highly suggest reviewing the forums ... before making a purchase.
My system met all the requirements for the Intelliflash card reader. I loaded the software and re-started my system as directed. Once I plugged the card reader into my USB hub, all the device drivers appeared to load without a problem. I then attempted to read a CF card from the reader. I don't know why, but my screen (graphics) went crazy and I got a windows protection error. I called Viking and they said it must be a system incompatibility but they couldn't tell me why. I had to boot into safe mode and remove the devices before my system (windows 98)would reboot. I am packing it up and returning it!
I bought this mouse to replace a wireless Logitech mouse which I broke. I've had the Microsoft mouse for about 3 weeks and just bought another Logitech to replace it. In fairness to Microsoft, I'm using this on a laptop running Linux, not Windows.I plugged it in, Linux picked it up and all seemed fine. But the range is VERY poor, it frequently loses connectivity (even at a short distance from the receiver) and I needed to reset it on a regular basis. Frequently the cursor will track the mouse but the buttons don't respond. Frequently the motion sensor seems confused by my desktop (which is faux wood) and cursor tracking is a random event.Overall, I've found this mouse to be worth disposing of -- not much more. My experience with Logitech has been much better.
Trying to get signal on my Samsung TXR2678WH still wont connect on my ps3 still getting black screen. I'm loss where to go from here it's just the tv hdmi output is burned out.
I purchased this keyboard because I am a slob and my office mates at work complain I bang on my keyboard. I really wanted to like this product but it has some serious design flaws. The top layer of the keyboard that contains they keys was not stable and it was really difficult to type without missing letters.
This all in one in particular was a complete disaster. Form the get go I had problems with it. If the power fails, you have to reboot the machine, then it does an ink test when you reboot it. I could not find an option to turn this off. If you run out of color, you can't print black and white, not even if you set the print to grayscale. Don't try tech support, you can't understand them, they can't understand you, when the language barrier is finally cleared enough for you to start troubleshooting, they don't know what the problem is or it is your PC's fault. After 14 months, it finally died on me. Oddly enough when the warranty had just run out. A great excuse to purchase a new one. I believe HP is running a scam on these ink cartridges. They are the most expensive and last the least amount of time. I don't know where all of this ink goes, but it makes my wallet shrink far too often. I now have a Lexmark all in one and it seems like the ink has already lasted twice as long and I still have about 1/3 of my ink left!!! No more headaches and I don't need to keep a bunch of spare ink catridges.
Supplies for the R800 are pricey. $15-$18 for OEM cartridges, and they don't last very long. There are 8, and you'll need 2 or 3 sets of replacements handy to continue working. Most retailers to not carry these specialized cartridges, and you'll be stuck buying 3rd party, or direct from Epson.
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.
It took me ages to get this product set up, the set up modules are cumbersome and didn't work out of the box.If you are not savvy around configuring TCP/IP services on your home or small office router choose something else!
I had high hopes for these earbuds but they fit terrible and when I run I keep having to mess with them. I would go with a different brand/model.
I purchased this thinking I was getting 12 full size sheets! When it arrived I found that, because they plan on having you cut down the sheets, they feel the 3 sheets you get are the same as 12 protectors. NOWHERE in the description do they tell you that there are only 3. I think this is a very misleading description of the product. I guess I should have realized the price was just to good to be true! I would recommend this product instead:Fellowes Universal Screen Protectors 9000201
I bought 4 of these. The red terminal on 3 of these was seized from the start. After pushing hard to open the seized terminals they blew apart. Several of the other terminals did not have enough force to retain the speaker wire. JAL Electronics whoever they are should pull this junk!
Bought the item for my myself - as I had another car kit that lasted for ~6 years (older model from Phillips). Sometime this past month (but 30 days after I purchased it) - sound only comes out of the left speakers. I thought it was my speakers...radio works fine - audio output from both speakers. Tapedeck? It works fine too. This sucks. I want to return the item - but now I have to get a "partial refund." Why? Because this item decided to stop working just shy after the refund window expired. I WISHED I COULD HAVE GIVEN IT ZERO STARS. But here I am...
I received delivery of the tv in late August 2006, it worked for 8 hours and then just died. I called Samsung and they asked me to try something and then something else. Nothing worked. After many no answers and disconnects I finally got through to them(Samsung service), I was told that when people have my problem(vertical lines of differing size and color with only sound) that the display is defective. I was told I would receive a call about the replacement of the set, that was August 28, 2006. I have not heard from them yet. I tried to get some action with my credit card company(Citi) with no luck. This is probably going to the courts so just BEWARE of buying a big ticket item from Amazon, better just go to a brick and mortar store and play it safe.
DON'T BUY! It lasted me maybe 2 months and i every time i have to use it i have to clean the jets, and it still doesn't print good. I have a new HP PSC 1510V but have to use the rest of the ink in this Lexmark. It is going right into the trash, were it should have been a long time ago.
unfortunately did not functiongives the signal very snowy, distorted and only for a few seconds, then the signal stops and my projector has to search again, where it finds it, then does the same thing.All my other HDMI cables work just fine, but now i have to wait for another one until i can mount it... unfortunate :(
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.
THE DVD DID GIVE SOME POINTS ABOUT HOW TO ADJUST THE TV BUT I THINK IT SEEM LIKE THE REASON THEY PUT THIS DVD OUT WAS TO PROMOTE THE GIRL THAT WAS INSTRUCTING YOU THROUGHOUT THE DVD BECAUSE AFTER SHE FINISH THEN SHE WENT INTO AN MTV THING AND STARTED SINGING A SONG SHE RECORDED WITH THE VIDEO. I DIDN'T BUY IT TO SEE HER SING I WANTED IT SO I CAN GET THE BEST PERFORMANCE OUT OF MY HDTV THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN
Looks like all the accessories i purchased for my iphone from Amazon are useless.This one joins the list of poor products.Very poor quality..i need to hold the input plug in a certain direction for sound to come..Bad stuff
my boyfriend bought this for me not realizing that my camera came with a case (i have the SD200). this case isn't a good fit for the camera and i've never used it because of that.
I bought the TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter because I do not have a tape deck, and I was happy to know I didn't have to use a lighter too. Anyway, I wanted to listen to all my music in my car from my i-pod without making a cd for everything. The device ruined the experience for me because I cannot get a good sound without static and bad reception. I was disappointed.
So how in the world do I tell if it'll be compatible? If you go to web sites that have you specify your brand, model series, and specific model, you can see that sometimes even different specific notebook models in the same brand and model series need different memory modules than another model in the same series. And definitely different brands and model series very often need different models.But if I go to the pny.com website, I can't look up things by the model number listed here.
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....
Be prepared to have to fuss all by yourself to figure out this camera, because your thoughtful camera maker couldn't be bothered to invest in such amenities as an English-speaking team to put together an instruction manual. It is really so poorly put together that you will wonder if it is somebody's idea of a joke...until you waste a roll of film learning how to rewind.Instructions for unloading the film:&quot;Process the following step: when rewinding, the rewind indicator on top panel will blinking. The rewind indicator will stop blinking when rewind finish.&quot; Great! Got that? Now enjoy this camera.
I was very disappointed with the images produced by this camera. I had hoped the ultra-wide photos (which was my main reason for going with this camera) also would be ultra sharp, but instead they tended to be soft. The camera has a lag time of about 1/10th of a second, so it's more of a point, shoot and wait camera.The V705 may be okay for posting internet images or enlarging to small prints, but don't expect the sharpness typical of better quality cameras. In my opinion, the camera squeezes too much out of a JPEG photo by way of compression and shooting TIF files just isn't practical.I demand better image quality from my cameras and, when zooming in, I like to see detail. I certainly don't like everything going soft.
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.
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).
In the description it said charter cable it doesn't work with charter cable I have no idea why you would say it does if it doesn't don't know if it works good or not maybe some day I will have a compatible cable service .....very poor description
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.
What a piece of junk!This thing BARELY works.... I have to RAM cabbage through with all my might.It literally doesn't work...What a huge waste of time.
A+++ for the seller. Got it quick and no issues. Don't buy this product though - the sound is horrible. I took a chance because it was 3-4 dollars, but it hardly works. Sounds like audio is coming through a string. Oh well, it was only 3 bucks... It's already in the trash.
This could have been the best video player out there, but the product will break on you within a year. I already went through 2 of then, and I will no longer be an Archos customer after my experience. Until they improve their customer service and quality of products, stay away...far far away...
While it worked, this was a great sharpener. The problem is that it only worked for three months. RIP OFF! Don't advertise that it's for school use unless it will last at least one school year. I have a much lower quality model that is going on its third year in my classroom, and it advertises for office use. The jokes on me!
First the good: this camera is small and very convenient in MANY ways and you don't have the cost of tapes or mini CD's. And if you are a little computer savvy, the file format issue that people are always complaining about really isn't that big of a deal. I have Pinnacle Studio Plus 9.x (ie, with all the latest online updates to that version) and it handles the files just fine once you rename the file extension from .mod to .mpg. I've seen a lot of reviews here and elsewhere on the Internet that Adobe Elements Premiere 2.0 also handles the files just fine. I think ULead and a few others might as well. If you aren't that computer savvy (and don't necessarily want to be), then you may want to consider another camera just for this reason alone (unless perhaps you buy JVC's external DVD burner drive and are happy with mostly unedited clips).However, I have learned my lesson by putting too much trust in Amazon's online reviews and discounting what is said in official reviews too much sometimes. I don't think any of the reviews here mention this camera's poor indoor (low-med light) picture quality... so I figured the official reviews of it I found elsewhere online were just being too picky. PC Magazine does a good job of describing the poor (especially low to medium light) picture quality in their Oct 17, 2005 review of this camera (you can find it by searching PCMag.com - search on "GZ-MG30"). I'm sure there are many other reviews noting the picture quality issue as well.I am giving this a 2 rating (really s/b about 2.5, no option for that) because I feel the low to medium light picture quality issue is enough to sink this camera for many people... especially at this price (I paid $550). If it was only $400, then I would have given it 3 stars (for overall price/value). If you will be using it almost exclusively outdoors, then I could probably give it a begrudging 4 stars.For my all-around purposes, I am dissatisfied with this camera and wish I could return it. If you don't have good video quality, then nothing else really matters, does it? For some people, this camera might be just fine, but for the rest, I hope this review saves you from a costly mistake.
Based on reviews at the time, this seemed like a good product. However, my experience was DOA. Would not power up. Verified outlet, multiple power outlets. Pressed standby button, all the stuff recommended in the leaflet for no power light. I will try another product. At least Amazon made it east to return.
Occasionally, I can get the thing to work. Crashes on a regular basis, and doesn't always feel like rebooting. It's definitely a good thing that it has a removable battery, because otherwise I'd have to wait for the battery to die before I could reboot it. I've had to reset everything multiple times, and every so often, it decides to wipe out the DMR licenses to music I've purchased. I have to say one thing....it is better than the neeon. That I couldn't get to work for more than a month before I had to replace that. Save the money you'd spend on this paperweight for something more useful, like paying to have pitbulls rip you apart.
these speakers are not very good. first of all, they are not magnetically sheilded cuz i put them close to my monitor and it turned green. the cord is very short and there is no bass. the ad says it can handle mega bass, but it doesn't. i am very disappointed with this product from sony. i am a sony guy and this is one that they should of never put out. i returned it the very next day.
I purchassed my umax 1220p in good faith, At the time i was using win 98. Had no problems, was a good scanner and was satisfied with it. but due to computer problems i rebuilt my system and upgraded to win ME. well to my suprise, every time i loaded the software into the puter, my system would crash! I have looked into other peoples problems with umax 1220p.win 2000 and win ME does not support this scanner. umax did not write 32bit programming for it..... so if you have or plan to get either win 2000 or ME do not buy this scanner. Burned to a singe.... Tim
waste of money, unsupported hardware in both MS and Belkin worlds, except for a couple reviews above of people that don't even own the specific hardware in question and just assume it should work, this item DOES NOT WORK and is more accurately UNSUPPORTED.
I loved this thing. It was perfect size and had great sound quality. The armband was excellent for running. Then it stopped working and the nightmare began. Customer service was HORRENDOUS and I cannot get the thing to work by following the FAQ.The software that comes with it isn't very good either.Go with the Intel models they are much safer and don't break.
If you have to return anything to Amazon, they are fantastic in their response to any problem and prompt to make your purchase satisfactory. Because, ---this is all you will be doing by purchasing this product as it is very inferior. After a few hours of frustration in trying to download pictures to this item, I realized it was not going to work at all and was a complete waste of my time. I was sorry I ever bought it but Amazon made the return simple and very satisfactory. That was the only good part about the transaction.
I'm sure for a photographer with a still camera, this tripod is fine but I bought this for a camcorder and quickly found out I should have spent the money on a better tripod.The quick release head doesn't work very well with my camcorder and twice I've had to catch my camera from falling off the tripod.So basically the lesson is, don't be cheap when buying a tripod for a videocamera.
GREAT PRINTER IF YOU GET THE LAST MODELS!!!!NOT THE ITEM I RECEIVED I have had at least five of these GREAT Epson printers. The model I received was perhaps the first one ever made...no features, no red-eye out, no visual on the screen....a complete waste of money. Mispresented, However, the wonderful people at AMAZON credited my account to my complete surprise and satisfaction. Thank you!!! Steve
This review is concerning 5 (not 1 , but 5 LaCie 500Gb drives) that we purchased for our office, and every single one of them failed. I had called in the first drive that failed, and was actually able to send it in to LaCie. They returned it to me saying that they couldn't reproduce the problem. 3 days later, 2 more of the drives failed in the same way. the drives would make a clicking sound, would have tons of windows delay write failed errors. a few days later, the rest of drives failed, and eventually stopped being recognized by our computers completely, so we decided to just open up the cases and use the drives individually (they are setup in some sort of serial connection to hook up two 250Gb drives, so we bought seperate USB enclosures for the working drive and used them one at a time, and tossed the bad drive.Whatever the case may be, I think having 5 drives fail the same way tells me that this is very bad product. for $500 ... I think I would question the value for sure! do not buy this... you've been warned.
well its extreemley old at this point soo buying wud b pointless it has a slow framerate and is just bad
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.
Just purchased GPX's PDL 805 to play Region 1 and 2 DVDs. The product description specifies it will play both NTSC and PAL. It DOES NOT. I tried to get technical support from the seller (no luck) AND from the maker - GPX.com. GPX's technical support told me it will play European DVDs only when ... hooked up to a PAL TV! Needless to say I didn't get a portable DVD player to keep it connected to a TV. What a bunch of nonsense. Don't buy it if you want to play PAL DVDs.
Upon receipt of my paper I knew immediately that something was wrong. The package was no longer a nice rectangular form but, an ugly ovular shape with what looked like tire marks across it. Sure enough, the paper was almost completely folded in half... worthless (especially at over a dollar a sheet). For improper packaging (to reduce the chances of such a situation) I give one star. For customer service and quickly working to refund my money I rate two stars.This is not the place to buy paper.
I've had a similiar experience when I bought one of the first CD recorders years ago (HP). The technology isn't ready yet. First of all my $[money]Maxwell DVD RAM can't be formatted - it is 'locked' and the product won't let me unlock it until I format it ; but I can't format until it is unlocked. The physical lock on the DVDRAM wasn't set. Panasonic didn't provide a DVD-RAM disk or a DRD-R disk with the product. I also bought a $12 DVD-R disk. That worked, but it won't play on my Toshiba DVD player; it does play on my Samsung player; it poorly plays on a AudioVox personal DVD player (the player make a lot of noise like it doing lots of retries to get the data). I also bought a bunch of cheaper (no name) DVD-R disks ...When using those disks, the unit turns itself off (no error messages) after exactly 30 seconds when recording.I don't think I have a bad recorder; that's just the state of the technology.
They have made several changes - some good, most bad - since I bought my last Sony handicam in 8/2003. First of all, there is no carrying strap. This is very inconvenient if you plan to use your hand for anything else except for holding your camera. I managed to jury rig one but it is a royal pain. The docking station is just one more thing to have to carry and when you want to upload your mini cassettes to your computer, you have to take the camera off the docking station to change cassettes. This messes up my editing program. Fortunately I still have my old camera. The ability to take still shots is better - more megapixels - but not good enough to zoom in or enlarge.While I was told most people prefer to use the LED screen (I don't knoiw why as it eats up more power and you can't see clearly in bright sun) I like to use the viewfinder. It no longer has a tilt up feature so I end up mashing the battery into my cheek.This last complaint is about the batteries. Sony LIED about the amount of time that a battery will hold. The 5 hour battery only charges to 194 minutes on my camera. That's slightly more than 3 hours; It is nowhere near 5 hours. The 7 hour battery does not get anywhere near 7 hours either. Their packages should be accurate. All in all, It is not as good as the older product. There also should be a setting to stop it from running if the rec. button is not being pushed. THIS WILL BE MY LAST SONY UNLESS THEY MAKE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS.
I was extremely hopeful when I ordered this proudct, due to the many 5 star ratings it has received. I was a bit taken back at how tiny and low-end this device was when it arrived (I currently own 2 iHome docking stations). The problem that ultimately ended in me returning the device for a refund was the static noise coming from the speakers -whether the iPod was on it or not. It sounded as though there was an electrical short in the wiring and it made me a bit nervous. I thought about getting it replaced, but after reading some of the other 1 star reviews I elected to ask for a refund. I'll be purchasing something from another company all together. Do yourself a favor, and keep looking!
When this lens first arrived, I was more than pleased with the results. Even with a fixed focal length it became my go to lens for almost every situation. Within a few weeks of arrival I shot an entire session using f/1.8, and every image came out clear and crisp. After taking only a few thousand pictures over about 2 months, the quality quickly started to deteriorate. Now I am completely unable to focus (in auto or manual) under around f/2.8 or so, and even higher for subjects more than a few feet away. I'm hoping I just got a lemon, but i've seen other reviews showing this problem, although after more use. Will be sending to Canon, hopefully they can repair the problem.
While this printer did work, it was a decent printer. Prints came out looking decent but the scanner always did an awesome job. However, the color ink levels would drop by themselves. I only printed about 5 color sheets but when my black ink went dry, so did the color inks (suspicious). When I changed the ink carts, shaking them instantly told me that plenty of ink was still inside (VERY suspicious). But I didn't mind all too much......till I came across the problem everyone else had. My printer just suddenly stopped printing. Not too sure what everyone else was doing on Customer Service but Epson sent me a upgraded brand new CX4800 with new ink for free. I don't even have to send in the old printer. It really does seem like there's a problem with these 4600 printers and Epson is fully aware of it. If you have a problem with your 4600, calling Customer Service ought to result in a replacement printer, and if you want just use the old 4600 as a scanner for a different computer (it still scans very well).
I expected great sound quality from this phone and I'm really disappointed. I've also wondered if I just got a lemon. I'm on the phone for work for hours a day and need a remote with headset with the best sound quality I can find just for my own sanity.I've used two earlier Plantronics phones with headset and they were both fantastic; unfortunately, the models were discontinued. I've worn out and tried many different headset phone brands, and, surprisingly, so far the best was an equally inexpensive (about $80 initially) Radio Shack remote with a headset which was also discontinued.1. The clarity of this phone varies widely depending on 1) the quality of the connection, and 2) the quality of other people's phones, and the quality is invariably horrible if someone else is on a cell. Increasing the volume just increases an equal amount of sound fuzz. And that's just the problem: the quality is so poor overall that it's always a question of it being somewhere between managably bad to unbearably bad. One client recently told me that I sounded as if I were talking on a tin can.2. The mute button is a joke--at least in my experience. The first time I pressed it when I had to sneeze, then heard the caller on the other end laugh when I did. It wasn't user error; it never worked.3. My final, big complaint with this phone is that, unlike my previous phone, I can't use the speed dial feature on the Plantronics on an already-dialed line to access my voice mail, so I have to manually punch in my phone number with area code and # sign rather than hit one button.Anyone with a recommendation for a better remote headset phone, please post it!
The pictue is really great, but after about 2 months the bass speaker [fails] and all you get is total vibration from the bass speaker. This is the 2nd one I've owned. The first one had a bad bass speaker right out of the box. I will never buy another Phillips product ever again !! I had big expectations for the Phillips TV, but they were quickly dissolved.
I own this but didn't buy it, I was assigned it, brand new, by the company I work for. It attaches through a USB port on a laptop. I suppose it'd work on my desktop, as well, but I'm afraid to try it.After installing it and configuring the scanner to the lap top, and caliberating it, and practicing with it, I figured it would be easy to use. Which is why I'm giving it the one star it deserves. It is easy to use. I took it to my faciliity, and it would not work. While scanning, it scanned everything in a solid black line. I recalibrated it, and switched USB hubs, and it works. Only when you have a peice of paper going in it. If you buy this, (and I'd shop around,) you must have a peice of paper going into the scanner, before you tell the computer you're scanning. If you donot have paper going into it, and select scan, the scanner will die and disinstall itself, and you have to recalibrate it. If you disconnect the power source from the lap top, and you have the scanner plugged in, the scanner will not be found by the laptop. If you have the mouse into anotehr USB port, the scanner has to be switched with the mouse, this happens too many times for me to be comfortable with it. Frankly, I'm afraid of it. So, don't buy this scanner. It's horrible.
the metal ring is thicker than pictured . install it before the lens change the looking of the camera. optical quality is so so.
The mouse and keyboard have worked perfectly for about a month. All of a sudden the mouse has started jumping around and it is difficult to control. I have tried changing the batteries, tried several different surfaces, and spraying the laser with compressed air to clean out any dust. Nothing seems to fix the jumpiness. I am not sure if this is a problem with all laser mice, but this is unacceptable. The keyboard works great however.
Others had a problem with the retracting mechanism... I've used mine a lot, and lent it to ppl and haven't had a problem. Others find the gravity blade retraction mechanism unique (read downright kewl) and the metal flap over the business end is unique.I don't like the extraneous junk the drive came with. In fact I had to uninstall the U3 utility (in XP) before it would work on my 2 vista machines. -They claim newer U3 versions work with Vista, but what a waste of time. Reformatting with NTFS wasn't enough. Gave the stick a bad review because of bloatware.
I bought two usb memories: San Disc 4 GB. It's perfect but voyager was bad experience.
This product doesn't work with the 4th generation I-pod shuffle. Must have been noted in the fine print. They should have addressed it in the major heading.
I bought this webcam because I got new notebook which had vista and my previous Logitech webcam is not supported by Vista. Having used and very happy with Logitech webcam I got this webcam. The video quality is very bad and as soon as I start webcam the computer gets very slow and I cannot doing anything.
I definitely agree with V Brown. This is beyond question the WORST printer I have ever owned. Hewlett Packard should know this already but nothing improved!!!. Why I could say this? Coz I have sent it twice for servicing in the service center but it came with the same problem.I cannot print a simple job over two pages to completion. Itjams and cannot feed paper correctly. I have jumped throughevery hoop conceivable and nothing resembling a decent outputover two pages even worst that I have to restart all over again the computer to ensure that I could print again. This is to alarm you all. Do not waste your money!!!
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.
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.
I am not happy with this product. The price what they charge for this product is not worth. Niether the tools inlcuded are good quality nor works properly. My experience with this tool kit also terrific, first time when i used the soldering iron it just worked for 30 minutes. then it failed.I will not recommed this product.
Simply put, the rectangular cutout isn't wide enough. It's about 4mm too narrow for any DIN stereo module. Returning. It is literally of absolutely no use.
Didn't work for me. Super hard to keep steady even with a tripod and pictures always turned out blurry. Wouldn't buy again.
Don't buy the P25 if you want mobile computing. The battery life is short and the screen will be too dim to work comfortably unless you use the High Power setting which REALLY eats up the battery.There is no way to operate the P25 in a car or plane. Power inverters DO NOT WORK with the P25 (I have tried 4) and the 19 volt input requirement rules out cigarette lighteradapters.Tech support is in Turkey. Very pleasant people but it takes a long time to get a problem resolved. They don't seem to know this product very well. You will need them however because the on-board documentation (pdf) is awful. Example - I still haven't found the instructions for burning a CD.I expected much more from Toshiba!
I placed the order for Samsung Dvd-L70 in Amazon.com with Tigerdirect.com. At the time of placing order it was not mentioned as refurbished and even the product is not even detecting the disc. At last I returned the product.
when I received this lamp, the package was already broken. The product was built with very cheap material and the power switch was very hard to turn. There was no screws for the torch part. I regretted that I bought this product.
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.
Very frustrating. If you let this mouse it for any length of time it takes several seconds to reconnect to the USB receiver. Very frustrating! HA! doing it while I write! USB blinks green and cursor starts and stops on screen.
good phone, but it kills our wireless network.We've moved the wireless adapters for the phones 6 feet away from our wireless network router; still NG. We get static and a disconnect from our network when the phones are used. I'll try the channel option others have suggested for our verizon router/firewall.
As mentioned, the layout of the keyboard is great... It's comfortable, has most the shortcut's I'd want, however it's designed for Media Center, and Media Center only. No IE/Internet shortcuts are present, which in my opinion is a bad design. Everyone that has a Media Center PC, also has Windows XP "professional", which could use those short-cuts.My largest gripe about this product is the mouse. Why Microsoft makes you press downward, in addition to the direction of the mouse is beyond me. We've had it about a month now, and despite other users saying it gets better with time, ours has not. I was expecting a laptop-like fingermouse, and that's not what this keyboard has.
Ends need to be thinner to work with small point and shoot. Had to return this item to Amazon and get a different strap.
Have expectations for mini speaker systems become so low, that people actually think this sounds good?? I took a chance on this, based on the predominantly positive reviews, and relatively attractive price. There is NO WAY anyone should be rating this a 5-star speaker system.I've got my beloved iM9 by Altec Lansing, which I've owned for over 3 years, and still fall in love with over and over again. Now that's impressive sound from a mini iPod docking speaker system. The problem is that I recently got an iPod Nano 5th Gen for my wife, and got an iPod Touch 3rd Gen for myself. The Touch is too tall to allow the retractable compartment to close, and will not charge. My wife's Nano won't charge either, although it will fit into place, and allow the retractable compartment to close. I still use my iM9 with my classic iPod, but was looking for something fully compatible with my new additions.When I received this, I didn't have high expectations, but it fell way short even based on that. If bass is a criteria for you, then do yourself a favor, and look elsewhere. There is NO bass here. The sound has no guts, no fullness, and no power. If you listen to audio books, and things like that, it might be alright for the price. But if you are buying it for music, it's maybe worth $10.00.It does have some positives, which is why I didn't rate it 1-star. It's relatively attracive, although I would choose against the high gloss finish, and it's a decent design. It charges my Touch, and my wife's Nano, so that's a plus, and the only thing that saved it from getting a 1-star.Would I buy this again, or recommend it to a friend? ABSOLUTELY not.
Well, purchased the Cobra HH425 waterproof, handheld marine radios about a year ago and still haven't seem to find a earbuc/mic that works. Thought that a Cobra brand earbud would work, but apparently not the waterproof marine radios.
There needs to be much more information on the box and in the description about compatibility with systems & hardware. I had to return this at my expense when just a little more information would have let me make a better choice.
The Little Friend is the worst book I have ever not finished. What on earth did Tartt think she was doing? TLF is like night to The Secret History's day. Did Tartt have a lobotomy sometime during the past decade? Maybe she's been too busy having a love affair with herself. Boring, boring, boring. She needs to take a class in novel structure and character development. To be avoided, even boycotted.
Nice machine, was easy to set up. We had to hook it up to the phone long, so setup took a long time (plan on it being overnight). Also the remote buttons are really too small for elderly folks to use. All-in-all, I agree with the other reviewers.(...)
I bought mine because of the feminine color but its has poor performance....if your thinking to buy this better to think hundred times!
The package has not arrived yet. It is more than 2 weeks late. I'm leaving the country soon and hope it arrives before I leave.
I bought the WD "My Book" external hard drive because it was on sale and it had SO MUCH memory. I didn't expect the thing to go buggy on me right away. The first thing WD's "My Book" did was to "drop" itself from my PC. It was always wandering off somewhere where my OS couldn't find it. I kept on having to disconnect it and connect it just to use it. The drive has decided - after these many weeks of losing itself in the ether - to stick around. How long will it stay? That's impossible to say."My Book" (when its working) is noisy. It's as if the drive wants to be a turbojet when it grows up. It does get quiet between its tantrums, however, which is, I suppose, a redeeming quality.In addition, "My Book" has a nasty tendency to embed itself so deeply into the inner workings its host PC that the user can hardly do anything without it "spinning up." Even surfing the net can be negatively impacted by "My Book." Files are often directed without the user's volition or knowledge to this blue-eyed cyclops. Considering the data retrieval times associated with the drive, depositing critical files in the beastie is not a good thing.WD's "My Book" can be best described as a noisy vampiric tumor. It invades its PC host and degrades its performance. Still want all that memory?
I found this product to be ok, the only thing i didn't like was there was barely any bass to it and that was what i was looking for.
This was a very cheap cable that initially took us a good amount of time to get to work correctly. I've never have problems with the Monster Cable brand HDMI Cables, but this didn't work at all at first!
I bought this card for 2 reasons1) The TV - Out via S-Video2) The nView Dual monitor outputI was disappointed on both fronts. The TV out "autoconfigures" itself via the truly awful new nVidia Control Panel which set everything to the wrong settings and will not let you change them. Once in the "Classic" view via Display Properties as usual you can change the settings to get a semblance of a picture which is in blurry Black and White. This is a known issue apparently judging from discussion groups on the net. I solved this by getting an S-Video to composite converter (for another $25...) which gave a blurry colour picture which was wholly unsatisfactory.The nView does not seem to split the output correctly and will not detect the second dispay. Maybe the nView is only for dual display over a monitor and a TV or maybe there is some incantation to make it work but on the whole I couldn't be bothered and went to Best Buy to get a branded version of the GeForce 7600 which works perfectly. Get what you pay for I suppose.
This unit looks good in the box but when it comes to performance forget about it. The ink cartridges expire by date and not on the amount of ink you use. HP should be in a law suit over the message that pops up saying "Color ink empty" or "Black ink empty" when the ink cartridge is full. And if the Color cartridge is empty it will no longer make Black and White copies. How is that for customer satisfaction. No more HP products for me.
This is the worst mouse I have ever owned. Signal strenghth is terrible, scroll wheel is too slow, and the mouse is too heavy. Total waste of money.
I purchased one for myself, one for my husband for Father's Day. They started out GREAT, easy to use, great sound quality, long battery life.Within two weeks, his stopped running. He thought it was the belt clip rubbing on it, but no. He tried several different batteries, that wasn't the problem.Then MINE started to die. Again, not the batteries. Whenever I turn it on, it lights up, acts like it's about to start playing something, then turns itself off.One, maybe. But both of them? I don't trust this product anymore.
Why can no one tell the electronic unsophisticatedthat a CD Player does not play CDs...unless youalso purchase an Amplifier and Speakers?No one...not at Amazon nor Pioneer nor Vann'sseemed very motivated to explain how these systems work.This was a very, very negative experience.
Repeating the sentiment of the earlier reviews? Yes, I am. Important to do so? I'd say, yes, it is, since you might think the other three reviewers were just unlucky.The Cobra 500 is absolutely useless. It locks onto the required 3 satellites ... sometimes. Usually not. But when it does lock on, it loses them within a couple of minutes. On the other hand, when you look at all the features listed in their literature and compare it to the modest price, you think it's too good to be true. Unfortunately, it is. Truly a P.O.S.
Although this may be a perfectly good product, Canadians should beware that there is no working electronic program guide for Canada integrated with any Elegato TV product. There are guides for the US, UK, Australia and even smaller countries, but not Canada. When I emailed support about this flaw they did not directly answer when a guide would be available, so I assume there are no plans to provide a guide for Canadians.I feel ripped off, and warn Canadians not to buy Elegato products.
Bought this card for my Dual 1ghz G4 Mac. The card caused all kinds of USB voodoo and problems when the Mac was put to sleep. When it worked, I was only able to get USB 1.1 speeds thru the hub on my Cinema Display. I'm going to do more research and find a USB 2.0 card that works with my Mac and put this one in my PC. Looks like the card has getten positive reviews from PC users.
I''ve recently left a very good review about this product, but I completely changed my mind. I realized that my connection, even when everything is right, all connected, doesn't work at all, and noticed that It happens probably because the power suply is not continuous with AirBase, some times the airport was turned off quickly, and everything became a mess. I tested my airport without the base and now it works perfectly.
This does NOT properly transmit 1080P. It looks very snowy. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT! It's too good to be true! Spend some extra dough and get something that works.
Unless you have a 12 volt socket that is wired up with a heavy gauge wire like you see used for car amplifiers, don't bother buying this adapter. In a 'normal' socket, it will provide power to charge the ZD7000 battery, but as soon as you turn on the computer, the voltage will drop and this adapter will go to sleep, as the voltage drops below 11 volts.
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...
I am very disappointed in this tripod. Every feature is perfect....Size, weight, Excellent grip head but it's of no use to me with a broken leg clamp. I really expected more from a quality brand like Manfrotto. I've lost my receipt so warranty repair is out of the question and a check on the Manfrotto web site doesn't even offer a repair option or replacement parts for this model.
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....
This is the second set of headphones I've tried in the Sony MDR line, as I previously tried their 970RK model and sent them back for a refund due to distorted audio. Thinking I just got a bad pair, I tried another set, the 925RK. Same result. The audio is distorted across the entire frequency spectrum and has a 'hallow' sound (that I might be able to live with without the distortion). I doubt I got a second defective set, though it is possible. I think it more likely Sony blew it with their MDR line. How these headphones got so many positive reviews I can only attribute to my experience with high-end audio equipment and having a more critical ear. However, they are distorted so bad that even the average user should notice.
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.
I just went on vacation and took about 190 pics during all different lights and distances, used diff modes, and videos. I thought the camera and menus were easy enough to use, but the picture colors were just blah. Also I had 3 or 4 times in 2 days where the camera jammed with the lense open and zoomed out, but I had a black screen and it wouldn't turn on or off. I had to mess with it for quite a while and missed 5 to 10 minutes of pictures each time. I am returning it.
I have os x 10.4.10, and when the computer is awaken the mouse crashe os x.
It has a lot of bells and whistles on it. I bought this for my husband and he tried downloading the new maps on it 4 times (N.America/Guam). He followed download instructions. The only map that downloaded was Guam and that is the only map the GPS sees,... all the N.American maps were deleted with the download of the N.American/Guam new download. So, now he has a GPS TOMTOM 720 that is only good if you are in Guam! Tech support is only Mon-Sat during business hours. I wrote an email but I'm sure I won't hear anything until it is Mon-Sat 9-5.
The WRV56G router & wireless features perform much like every other Linksys product that I have been happy with. However I purchased this item to setup a VPN and it has been nothing but problems. It was much easier to setup a VPN using Windows Server at my office then to do it with this "simple" router at home. Even using Linksys' QuickVPN is a waste of time since it is such a flaky and featureless program. Sometimes it connects sometimes it doesn't, no rhyme or reason. I will be returning this router. Linksys should pull this item from the market to prevent further damage to their otherwise good reputation. Come on Cisco (Linksys' parent company) you are the worlds leading manufacturer of networking how did you let this product out of QA? I am extremely disappointed.
This is a beautiful television, but it's coming to light that there were manufacturing problems, resulting in a large number of sets leaving the factory that die within weeks of purchase, by being unable to power up. Seehttp://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid;=316921for details. Mine died after 6 days. Let's hope the replacement doesn't have them same problems.
I really liked it until it went totally dead. I left it plugged into my pc overnight & next morning it was totally dead. Can't get it to respond on any pc. I tried 3 of them. It is totally dead... Luckily, I had it backed up.I'll keep you posted on what Sandisk does about it.It has now been 1 month since I complained to Sandisk.It took them about 2 weeks to send me an RMA & that only came after I called on the phone. I got no response from my online complaint. I sent it back within a day. And now it's been a month since I originally complained & still no replacement... Although my account says closed because it was an even exchange. When I can expect this exchange I do not know...
I've had a lot of laptops in my career, and this one is by far the worst. I've been waiting for windows vista to come out before I buy a new laptop, so I've had the chance to get very well aquainted with this machine. I've figured out how to manage the computer so that it doesn't overheat and die on me--basically, I cannot run anything that takes up a lot of memory. No games, multimedia programs, interactive websites...This computer get hot fast and shuts down without warning. I thought it was only my machine at first, but I've found out that the problem is common and that compaq offers a heat sink repair kit that doesn't really work either...I recommend against buying one of these machines unless you have no other alternative or you get it for less than 100 bucks.
I bought this product because, frankly, it was the only case taht brought out the style of the palm V. When i first bought it, i noticed it was made of plastic and 2 thin sheets of metal. Everything works fine untill about the 3rd month or so into heavy use. The springs that controls the front panel no longer works, the exterior is tarnished, and the cheap metal plates are starting to become unglued. If you want classy case for less money, go with a slim leather case, otherwise there are sturdier cases out there. BTW it does do a good job at keeping the palm V from turing on by accident.
I've seriously wasted half the cost of this print in ink, trying to make it work. Please don't bother, it's seriously not worth your time or money, what a waste!
The hardcase pictured at amazon.com is in fact one of the hard cases originally offered by Palm for the Palm V or Palm Vx.But.The hard case I received from SF|Planet is NOT as shown in the pic! While the hard case received is all metal, what was received was of low quality and style compared to the pictured (original) Palm hard case.
I took a chance and ordered this TV knowing that some had clouding issues. I am one of the unlucky ones. This LCD TV has clouding all over the place. I hooked my XBOX 360 HD DVD player up to it and the picture is amazing but in dark scenes you can clearly see clouding. There is no excuse for this when you are spending this kind of money on a TV. Eagle (shipping company) is picking up the TV and I am getting a refund. I went ahead and ordered the Samsung 46 S4695d. I have had a Samsung 32' LCD and it has been perfect so hopefully the 46 will be the same. I am done with Sony for awhile.
I have used the PRO 3500 in my studio for several years without any problems. This model is larger (2U vs 1U) and offers more protection than the 900 but the power switch appears to be identical. I have no noise issues at all with the 3500, it protects a bunch of valuable equipment, and the power switch is fine.When I was putting together a small portable rig I decided to go with the smaller PRO 900 despite the many reviews indicating power switch problems. I almost went with a Furman unit but I figured my positive experience with Monster was enough reason to give the 900 a chance. My assumption was that the negative reviews were a result of a few annoyed buyers. My mistake.I mounted the 900 in my 4U rack with other gear and the fourth time I turned the rig on the switch failed. Fortunately it failed in the ON position so I can use an external switch (which is more convenient for me than returning the unit). This is hardly what I had in mind but I can live with it.The important part is not what happened to me this time but what will (or won't) happen next time. Monster positions its products at the high end of the spectrum, often raving about just how great they are. And pricing of their products reflects this. I have rarely bought Monster cables because I think they are generally overpriced but a power center is all about reliability in my estimation and I am willing to pay more for that.I can understand a company having a defective component once in a long while but the switch problem in these units appears to be very common. Monster, by allowing defective units to remain available for sale, has violated its promise of quality. If it were an isolated problem I could understand but their own web site is full of bad reviews. They could easily recall the products from dealers and offer a pro-active solution on their web site for the customers who bought defective units that did not get recalled. Instead, it appears they chose to ignore it. The recall solution would have cost Monster some money but it would have backed up their promise of quality as well. What this tells me is that I can't trust the Monster brand. If they used bad switches - and kept using them after they found out, what other defective components are in their products? Every time I flip that external switch I will remember NOT to buy Monster again. Sorry Monster, you've lost my trust and my business and it is is entirely your own doing.
I wish that it stated that it could take up to four hours to produce the code, before I bought it! Really? If I would have known, I would have never ordered it to only save a dollar!
I have been listening to between 20 and 30 books on tape a year for the past several years, and this is the first one I have been unable to finish. I managed to get through the History of Rome and have varied from Stephen King to Stephen Ambrose to Stephen Hawking. BUT, I could not get through this one. There simply is no plot, just tedium. You know the book is overwritten when you are constantly conscious of the words the author is using rather than rather absorbing the text in imagery. I did not read Donna Tartt's first book but wish I had not wasted the time on the second. I simply cannot see how anyone could find this work enjoyable, but &quot;to each his own&quot;...
This DVD player WILL NOT work with the new iPods . . . anyone interested, stay clear. This problem was identified within the first few minutes with Philips customer support . . . time for Philips to offer some deep, deep discounting since this product is sooo out of date.
The camera offers games as an option which is good for a 4-year old. However, the digital screen is very dark in ordinary light. The resulting pictures are either over-exposed and light or under-exposed and dark; there is no middle ground. Also the camera does not allow any adjustments. This function would have to be vastly improved for the camera to get higher marks from me.
It wasn't silent. I could hear the bearings squealing when it spunup to a higher speed to cope with the additional heat. The Intel fan doesn't even do that. I have the Intel back in.
The filter cam in a open package and the filter was dirty needing to be cleaned before use. I actually decided to through it out.
The camera bag is well shaped to hold the camera, but it takes two hands and some concentration to get the camera in the bag (with the lens cap that keeps falling off) and then uses a Velcro strap to close the bag. Two little zippers then seal the bag. The included camera strap is too big to fit inside the bag, and it hangs down. I attached an extra shoulder strap to the bag to get the balky bag off my belt, and it is not well balanced and one time hung upside down, dropping the camera on a carpeted floor.
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.
I thought this product was awesome when I first bought it too. Little by little I have had problems finalizing disks. Now, six months after I have had the recorder, it wont finalize anything, even though it goes through the steps and gets to 100%. Then suddenly the dvd becomes an "unknown disc" and you just have to throw it into the trash. I thought this might have been a firmware problem, so I updated that (and I had problems getting the dvd player to recognized those dvds which they finally did after about 12 times, each, but it still won't finalize and makes every recording unreadable. I am at my wits ends - I bought this too for moving my vhs tapes to dvds, and I will soon be moving to an "isolated" area and was trying to build up my stock of dvds. Was it worth the $100 I paid? Maybe overall, since I probably got at least $100 worth of dvds, but I was expecting the unit to last longer than 6 months, and I have only probably made about 20 dvds total, so it isn't like I am mass-producing. Think long and hard before buying this.
I used to think that all DVD drives were basically the same. So when I needed a new one for my computer, I simply bought the cheapest one I could find: this model. As it turns out, not all DVD-ROM hardware is created equal. I noticed immediately that this one is quite a bit louder than most that I've come across; it frequently sounds as if I have a powerful fan running in my room. Also, its performance has rapidly deteriorated. The poor thing has trouble with even the cleanest of discs. Frequently when I watch movies on my computer, the sound will cut out and the image will skip while the drive makes noises like a chainsaw in the distance. Occasionally, it will stop spinning the disc altogether, wait a few seconds, and then take a second try. The company website is practically vacant and offers no online support. It's been nine months since I bought this drive, and while I could invoke the warranty, I have no desire to. I'd rather pay for a better product than be saddled with another one of these lemons. I would strongly recommend spending the extra five or ten dollars to get a product from a respected company.
I have had a another manufacturer's USB flash drive for over 3 years, and needed more space.Last year Amazon recommended this model , and the price was right.the problem was, that within a month of getting this drive, the part that holds it to your keychain fractured. I used it for awhile but found myself forgetting or misplacing it more and more.I still have the old, smaller one, on my keychain every day. I couldn't tell you where this one went. And a flash drive that you don't consistently have with you is really of limited use, and more of a bother than it's worth.
I purchased 6 25' HDMI cables from Amazon and was astounded by their quality and low price. So much so, that I placed a second order for 4 more 25' cables and 2 40'ers. Imagine my surprise when, after several hours swetting in my South Carolina attic, these new cables failed to work. Upon closer inspection and comparing to the first set of cables, I found that the second lot were much thinner and the packaging said 'Made in China', where the first lot had not. It turns out that the first order had been filled by INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL VENTURES, where the second order was from CABLE-MIX. Now, in all fairness to Amazon, the 40' cables were of simular quality to the original 25'ers, so maybe they simply can't ensure the quality of items from their suppliers. In any case, it sure feels like I got the old 'bait-and-switch' from Amazon. I will not buy from them again.
Connecting an XBox360 to an HDTV with this cable and the image will go black for about 3 seconds and then come back on. Happens every 20 minutes or so. Sucks. Something about the category not being right.
For the most part the GPS works just fine. It's late on telling you to turn sometimes. This Cobra has no idea if there is road construction, or any warning of them and no re-route instructions.I purchased this model for the traffic light warning system, which is terrible, it does not deliver what is promised. I went to the company's web site and down loaded an update, the only update they offer. It still worked so poorly, that I just wanted to take the whole thing back.If your going to buy a GPS for going places, do not buy this one. If you want to know where the speed and traffic cameras are? You better just pay attention, this model warns you at about 30% of those devices and often too late.
The switch didn't work with computers that have access to a network. Our IT department spent hours trying to make it work and it ended up messing everything up. I did get a timely response from the seller on my first question which was "Why isn't this working?" but after trying their suggestion to no avail, I have not had any responses since to my questions. It is frustrating not being able to print at work
first hairdryer arrived damaged, second hairdryer only lasted five months before overheating. Now what, I have no box to return the item but I am going to let the company know my dissatisfaction with their product and see what happens. I'm going back to Conair!
Had this printer since Monday... just printed about 10 pages, of black text. Only about half a page filled just to test the speed. As I was checking the ink status.. 80% of the black ink has already been used! As for the color ones.. I printed 1 index picture, about 2 inch by 2 inch.. and it used 10% of all my color ink! I will never get an Epson printer again!!
This product is totally unsatisfactory. It is mind-boggling slow and is unuseable. It was returned.
Unfortunately, I have to give this remote only one star. Not because of functionality, but because of serious quality issues. When I received the FIRST one, upon inserting the batteries, only five of the buttons lit up. The five that you could see lit up nice and bright, but not all the buttons lit up as the manual said they should. So I contacted CS and arranged for a replacement. The replacement arrived, I inserted the batteries (new), turned it over and sure enough, all the buttons were lit up, but so dimly you could barely see them. I was able to increase the brightness on the remote, but even at it's brightest, I found it to be only as bright as I would find acceptable for its lowest (dimmest) setting. While the first one I received only displayed partial buttons, it was nice and bright, so I had something to compare the second one to. So here we go agian, ANOTHER return. With quality this lacking, I am not sure if I will try another one.
I bought a Sony FRV26 about 3 months ago after reading various positive reviews. Last month, there was a virus and my friend reinstalled windows for me. The laptop came with Windows Home Edition, yet my friend installed a Windows XP. After it was reinstalled, the CD ROM wouldn't read most of the CDs that it used to read, and all the function keys (i.e. for adjusting brightness and volumne, etc.) wouldn't work. I called Sony and was told that I needed to buy a recovery CD set. It just happened that the SONY laptops have some special hidden functions installed in them, and the user ABSOLUTELY CANNOT reinstall windows or delete anything important on their own, or nothing, even the CD ROM, would work properly. So I was told to spend another $21 to get the recovery CD, reinstall the old Windows Home Edition, and then upgrade it to XP by calling SONY again to ask for special instructions on how to do that. I haven't bought the CD yet because I'm still considering.This has never happened to any of the laptops I owned (I switch a laptop every 3-4 years, and so far I've tried Compaq, IBM, and DELL). On top of this, the screen resolution is very strange (it has double images, when you switch from a page to another, the previous page's shadow stays on the screen), and the battery lasts for about an hour. The CD ROM (even before I reinstalled Windows) wouldn't read any of the copied CDs, even the data CD that I burn using SONY laptop. The CD ROM is located next to the powercord, so it's very difficult to open the CDROM without first removing the powercord. Anyway, compared to the laptops I've used before, I'd have to say that it's sucks. Had I known that it'd take so much trouble to reinstall windows, I'd never have bought this laptop. And after trying it, I'll never ever ever buy another SONY laptop again (but I'd still buy SONY stereo systems and TVs because they are really good).
Well, I have to admit that when a friend at the library recommended this book, I approached it with an eager attitiude. However, since I finished reading it, I have to ask myself what, if any, was the point of this novel. Sure, all the critics say brilliant this and brilliant that. Blah, blah, blah. I know better than to trust a critic, but I am very dissapointed in my friend. The characters, while well defined, are boring and rather wooden. The author tried so hard to describe them, I feel she forgot to make the reader like them. I also feel that the ending left a large question mark in my mind. I mean, honestly, why on earth center your plot on such a feeble, glossed over section of the character's history. As I said in the title of my little tirade, I Was Robbed!!...
When I got this It only Works when i bend the cord the right way Do Not Buy this Product
USB cable works fineCar charger gave out after 4 months or so.Wall charger quit working after 6 months.These were used with caution and the failures were due to poor assembly or parts, not excessive usage.
Yes, I got this memory card reader because it was the cheapest and because I thought it would do the job for me. Right away I noticed that it looks cheap, I can't close it with the memory card inside, and now, just after a few uses does not work at all.I don't recommend this product. Spend a little more and get something worth your money.
This LED light is not sturdy at all. When you plug it in it will lean over and almost unplug itself. The light is also not very omni directional, it is focused on one spot. I read lots of reviews, and sort of blow off ones that are bad. I read one about this one that was bad and overlooked it and purchased it anyway. I regret it very much. The packaging was also not very well either. You can tell this is not a great product at all. Please take my advice and find another item similar.
Amazon offered the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens bundled with the TiffenUV Protection Filter, for my Nikon 3100. Since the filter was supposed to be for the Sigma lens, (58mm) I was expecting a 58mm filter and not a 52mm. Since I failed to pay attention, obviously the filter is too small. I need to have a 58mm. I know, it was not a big investment, but if it does not fit ... it does not fit.
The picture is a power supply, the item is a power cord for a laptop.
Purchased this item and was real excited when I received it, it was so nice, BUT the zipper that opens the bottom storage compartment did not work. Returned it and was sent another one real fast, BUT it was received in the same condition. Hard to believe Kodak would make anything like this. If they correct the zipper problem this case will be a great buy.
I loved this camera for the length of the warranty. The day it expired, so did the camera. I'd put the batteries in and it would turn on, then immediately shut off. Kodak suggested I buy their brand of batteries. I did, and it still didn't work. Useless.
I purchased this unit on the assumption that I could display video from my latest generation Nano to my TV ... as yet no luck and would seem that this is not poossible. Very poor interface and the on-scrteen graphics are from the 80's. All in all very disapointed
As I have found it, these all in one packages do not work well. Especially this one. Tried using it in Germany, and it failed. Yes, it was a problem that it does not work with three pronged plugs, but it was a bigger problem that it wouldn't even work with two pronged. I tried everything, and I know it isn't a voltage problem.
Purchase this hdmi cable so i can just use the this cable.i hook it up and had my signal going crazy. No picture what so ever. Terrible product.
First time we tried them there was this constant hum, even standing right next to the tv. Returned them the next day.Sony MDRRF925RK Wireless Headphone
Simlar to other reviews. My set starting loosing color after about 10 months. It took a month to get an authorized service center, another month for them to tell me it wasn't repairable now we are in Monthy 7 and still trying to get a commitment to getting a replacement TV shipped to me. These guys are crooks. Don't buy anything no matter with their logo on it no matter how great it might look.
This case seems like a good deal, and it is, but only if you have a 14 inch or smaller notebook. I have a Toshiba with a 15 inch screen and it wouldn't fit in the case. My kids have 14 inch notebooks and they did fit, but it was tight. Good price, but check your notebook size first.
I read the reviews and decided to take the plunge anyway. This was a mistake and I ended up returning the camera because of the loud motor mechanism that resulted in a constant train sound in the background of my video. This is my first review on Amazon but I felt compelled to express my disdain about the audio quality of this product.I researched the product on various message boards and they seemed to indicate that this was the result of the microphone gain being adjusted in quiet environments. To my dismay, it seems that the noise is picked up in any environment because the motor mechanism is simply very very loud. The noise is captured on tape and is so loud it is hard to filter out without ruining the sound track.I purchased a Panasonic GS14 and while the CCD isn't as good as the JVC's, there is no motor noise at all. The difference is night and day.My advice is to pass on this model as the noise is very excessive and ruins an otherwise competent product.
Referring to a prior review, I dislike and strongly advise against purchasing this unit for the very same reasons.There is something seriously wrong with this machine in that it will not read any standard recordable disk sold in the United States. Instead, the instructions include a list of "recommended" recording media consisting of a group of disks which are either obscure or completely unavailable here in this country. Mind you, this list which is located in the owner's manual is only the "recommended media", and there is never any advice or warning that you should not or cannot use disks made by other companies, certainly nothing to warn you of this problem in advance of your purchase (it is not on the box or in the ad literature). Some of these "recommended" disks are: Mitsubishi (cannot purchase here); That's (did anyone ever even hear of this brand?); Verbatim (try to find it); Ricoh (are they kidding); JVC (just not on any store shelf); Victor (huh?); Maxell (once a leading casette and floppy disk manufacturer, but just try to find a DVD recordable disk for sale in this country); Imation and Fujifilm (maybe available in Bangkok). But that's not all. Finally you locate a Sony disk type that is included in the "recommended" list (there's only one!), and you load it in, and guess what. It doesn't work. The machine advises that it is an "unrecognized media", or that there is no disk, or it simply spits it out in the disk draw with no message at all. Oddly, in a box of 25 of these disks, 3 or 4 of them will actually work, and the others will not! I am an attorney, and if I cannot enforce the extended warranty of American Express for this unit, I intend to institute suit against Best Buy and LG Electronics for selling a defective and inoperable product which is unfit for its intended use. Please save your money and buy something else. ...Hide Full Review | Permalink
Plugged it in, nice light from single bulb, but after 4 hours of use it died. Does not work with any USB port. I would not buy this product again.
Thought this would be a great upgrade over my old MAG CRT, but it failed after about 1-1/2 hours ... all seemed fine after initial hook-up, but by the 2nd hour, got a flicker and went black. Never came back to a readable screen after that. I sent it back to Amazon for a refund, and was happy with that process ... will try something else in the future.
I bought these from Costco (and unfortunately tossed away the purchase slip when the TV Ears worked). They worked alright, for just two days, then quit. While they worked, I was quite happy since my hearing impairment is extreme. I thought that I would now be able to listen to TV and especially watch movies. From other reviews I see that there is serious quality control problem with this company. I would never bother with them again.
This media is totally useless. I bought 5 of the 50 disc spindles and WELL over half of them fail to burn properly. I actually thought my DVD writers were defective till I tried these discs in another computer and got the same results. I've used Memorex before and had no problems but I'll never buy them again. Save your money, time and nerves and buy a different brand.
as all above have stated, i am severely disappointed in this unit for one reason only... the hiss. it is "not that bad", but it is totally unacceptable for a product of this price. even $5 walmart clock radios don't have amplifier hiss. its completely unacceptable.i would give the product 4 stars without the hiss. the controls are silly and confusing. buttons have 2-3 different operations depending on audio source and they are not intuitive. the product is convienent as heck, yet i would not pay over $50 for it again. build quality is cheap and chincy. there's not even a solid plastic handle (the supplied nylon strap really doesn't get it done).the ipod integration is pretty cool, and this dock is one of the only to actually charge the ipod.sound quality is sub-par at best. again, for a product of this price, i expect much more. the mid and high range is muddy and tinny. not crisp or clean at all. the subwoofers clip and distort with a lot of volume.the sad thing is, you're not going to find a product with these features for under $250. amazing idea... price is right... but the execution was pathetic.
Bought this recorder because it said it was mac compatabile. Well guess not, so far I have downloaded every program to make max osx Lion accept it like flip 4 mac etc. still no luck. Tried all search engines to find some way to get it into itunes so I can burn it to a cd. I can get it into a folder that I can play it in imovie but so far nothing tells me how to get it into itunes. Soooo frusterated. I am recording my life history with my brother so my daughter can write a book.Olympus VN-8100PC Digital Voice Recorder 142600 (Silver and Black)
Has a cracking sound whenever you move your head,doesn't hold charge very long,I do not recomemd you buy these headphones.
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.
This was my second shot at Sony wireless headphones. I have considerable hearing loss and I use them watching while TV so I don't have to have the TV sound up too loud for other people around me.The first set was one of the earlier models that were replaced once under warranty when they failed completely. The replacement for the first ones stopped working shortly after the warranty expired. In spite of that, I figured I would give Sony another try with the MDR-RF925RK.They were no better than the previous model that I had --- in fact they were worse. They came up with a scheme of recharging by induction rather that by direct contacts --- and guess what? I doesn't work. The headphones never reached a full charge condition in the week that I had them.They also suffered from the same problem as the original set I had. The were noisy and made popping and hissing sounds when you moved your head. In short they were completely useless unless you are willing to put up with a LOT of noise. I even went so far as to put an extension on the line feeding them so they were just a few feet away from me -- they were still noisy.I sent them back and purchased the Sennheiser RS120 to take their place. Although I liked the fit and auto ON/OFF features of the Sonys, the Sennheiser RS120s are much better because of the lack of the extraneous noises that I got with the Sonys.Sorry Sony - but you blew it on these headphones.
"I purchased the HP Pavilion DV2310US from Circuit City for daughter to take to college in 2007. She uses her HP Pavilion notebook mainly for basic Microsoft applications and school work. Since then, she has had to send the HP Pavilion notebook for repair three times. The problem is the dv2310us just completely crashes for no reason. Although HP service has acknowledged problems with this specific HP Pavilion model, the time required for shipping and repair has been a extremely taxing and difficult process. Each time, HP has had to repair or replace the hard drive in the dv2310us. In each case my daughter has lost all her files and had to reload all her computer applications. Basically a nightmare for a stressed college student! Have shared her HP experience with friends, she discovered three people in her inner circle,including a teammate and coach, who have had similiar issues with their HP laptops.
There is not adequate ventilation, so if you are doing a large backup, your drive can overheat and fry. Trust me on this...
I originally had the WUSB54Gv4 Linksys adapter on an XP desktop, which worked okay. Though there was a wall in the way, I wasn't very impressed that it only got a 30% signal from a router 8-9ft away. Then I got sick of windows and installed Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron. It took me two weeks to get this thing working, and then when I almost had the driver installed, the computer crashed. Never had any problems with Ubuntu on my laptop, but this was a headache. You can probably find a better product for the same price, just keep looking.Footnote: While trying to find drivers, I stumbled into several other owners with similar problems, and one posted a letter from Linksys in response to an inquiry about Linux support, and Linksys replied that this product was intended for Windows, no Linux or Mac.
Be Warned. Many users of the previous model DVD RV31k are experiencing a system error &quot;H02&quot; that renders the machine unusable after 10 months or so. It happened to me last week. Check the reviews. I would be very wary before buying a Panasonic DVD player no matter how good the picture and sound. That is what they said about the RV31k also until they started to breakdown.Buy a Sony or Toshiba and save yourself aggravation down the road.
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!
I requested this thumb-drive for Christmas and have been using it for only 2 months. I had used it several times over the course of those two months. I loaded my lecture presention on to the drive, and when I got to the room I was presenting in, it didn't work. Thankfully I am very anal and had 2 or 3 back-up options, so it didn't ruin my presentation.I have tried it on 6 computers now and it still does not work (the computers do not recognize it). I am very disappointed. What a waste of a Christmas present and any data that I saved on it.
First, I had to have the 3 I bought sent to a friends house because they wouldn't recognise my address. They worked good for 3 months, now they won't hold a charge for a 5 minute call. Not worth the $2.88 I payed for them.
You get what you pay for I suppose. Cheap Price, Cheap Cable. I purchased 2 of these cables and they both have static and short out. They didn't last more than a month. I would recommend purchasing a higher quality cable for just a little more cost. Don't go cheap with this cable. I would not recommend this to a friend.
The box came in the mail slightly opened. The cartridge comes in a bag. I tore the bag open and the toner dust immediately went all over my face, up my nose, in my clothes and hands. The cartridge was covered in toner dust.The instructions that came with the toner explained that a tape like string must be pulled from the toner before using it. The string had been removed before the toner arrived.I placed the cartridge in the printer and the printer did not recognize that the toner cartridge was inserted.I removed the toner cartridge and threw the toner out. There cartridge left toner residue in the printer itself.
I've had this speaker dock mostly in my office for the last 3 months and used it mostly every work day. When it worked, it worked great but then it just stopped working. I am thinking it might work if I could get the insert replaced but I'm not sure I want to spend any more money on it. Disappointing.
I bought one of the Sony miniDV cams and it lasted less than a year with minimal use. A google search will show you how many others have had this problem. Sony wants more than the price of the camera to even look at it. Do your homework before you buy one of these lemons.
Placed my order on March 4th and it is not shipped till today(March-16th). Called customer representative and he told me you see delivery date 14-16 March because of software glitch and I should receive this product on 21st March.thats BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAddddddddddddddddddddd...Not expected from AMAZON.Bad service Amazon!! Very Bad!!I am Disappointed!! Very very disappointed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
The insulating jacket did not allow the cable to seat properly. I had to keep pressure for the pins to make contact.
i saw it, read about it, thought it was everything i needed. Boy, was I wrong! This thing is...crap! When a song is playing, sometimes I want to switch to a new one. It's frozen up on me 3 times!! Then, I have to wait for the battery to run out, and then recharge. It takes forever! And every single time i recharge it, it runs out of power even faster than before.The settings are so messed up! For some reason, all the songs kept switching around. I am the only one who messes with it. Turns out for some reason, it was put on shuffle mode! And the radio is so hard to figure out, you have to use the manual to get it! And the radio quality is horrible. The sound quality overall is bad too.I bought this as a congratulations for finishing middle school with money my parents gave me. Now I am paying the consequences. I am earning to buy a new iPod nano.DO NOT BUY THIS. I AM WARNING YOU!!! DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT BUY THIS MP3 PLAYER, IF YOU EVEN CALL IT THAT!I call it...a waste of my good money and crap.
..and insert the installation CD: Errors about missing files on installation CD! Unbelievable!Got on the phone with support, endless waiting for an offshore operator which are useless. First call was dropped, second redirected 3 times to different department and back in line every time, third of no help whatsoever, i got cut short and redirected to some inexistent web site.After more than 4 hours of troubleshooting (computers are my job) i finally made it work with my LAN. It only works with Explorer which crashes every time any of the options are changed!That is only half of the troubles. The other half starts after you try to connect through internet! Trying 2 days in the row now from different computers, systems and all i can access is a login screen. When i try to login i get several error messages and nothing else.Nothing from on-line support from d-link so far.Stay away from this POS or from any D-LINK product or forget about their support, you're on your own!Sending my back tomorrow...
I ordered three of these for my PT-1880 label printer. One failed. It did not eject the tape while printing. I opened the printer and the 3 tapes were balled up (the white, the black, and the clear). I e-mailed Brother on how to get a replacement. They said take it up with the seller! I said they were the manufacturer and they should replace it. I bought another three from Circuit City and one of those failed in exactly the same manner. I sent them both back to Brother demanding replacements as the manufacturer. I also copied the BBB. Nothing heard from Brother but BBB has started a case on it. I would not buy any Brother products in the future as they do not stand behind their products. BTW these tapes are $10 each, not cheap.
Item returned.I give it 2 stars because I hated to have to return the item. It seemed sturdy, easy to use, and was compact and offered the variety of plug types on both the male and female ends. I tried out all of the male end plugs and they all fit perfectly into the power strip I also purchased which accommodates all plug types. But as for the female end of the adapter... nope.It is advertised as being universal and great for computers/computer accessories, HOWEVER, they do NOT state that it WILL NOT accept a US grounded/3 pronged plug (which A LOT of laptop chargers have, especially Macs). Perhaps there is just some trick to getting that round 3rd prong to fit into that rectangle 3rd hole (which I presume is meant for UK 3 pronged plugs) but I could not figure it out. The plug on my MacBook Pro charger would NOT fit in the rectangular hole at the bottom. Yes, I could have purchased a prong converter, but I shouldn't have to. When I see "all in one" or "universal" I expect it to be just that and not require additional adaptors in order to use it. Perhaps certain grounded plugs are smaller than others and that explains why some were able to use this product while others, like me, were not. Several people have argued that this product does in fact accept a US 3 pronged plug, but NONE (that I have seen) have bothered to go into any detail beyond that. If I'm wrong, please explain what you did to get this to work, or better yet, show me. Or at the very least tell me what product you had that actually fit into the grounded plug slot. Because it surely was not a MacBook charger OR a Simran Universal Power Strip/Surge Protector.
This is our second portable DVD player. We purchased a "cheap" one first and had problems you'd expect from a cheap one so we then exchanged it for this model on the salesperson's suggestion.At first all seemed great, but as we used it for the second and third times, issues others have mentioned - the audio is very poor and if it even gets slightly jarred the playback stops - started manifesting themselves.Not only that, but the laser is so sensitive that if there is even the smallest scratch on the disc, the whole thing locks up and you have to power down and try to find your scene again.We bought this machine to enterain my son on car trips and it has completely and utterly failed us in this objective. If we can't play any of his DVDs because even if the DVD is completely free of even the tiniest scratch, and we were able to have a completely smooth car ride, and even then, if it can't then be heard, what's the use of it? It's an expensive door stop.
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.
Ordered it a month ago and still haven't gotten it and they ask me for a review. Not sure what they want me to say.
Only thing I like about this filter is that, I got it with my Nikon 50mm lens for free. It is unusable in conditions where there is light in-front or towards the sides causing horrible reflections on my images. I am glad I did not spend $9.99 to buy this filter.
As far as audio quality goes, the card sounds great, but the design is terrible. Initially, I really liked the idea of the front breaker box and being able to use the remote control with it. That is pretty much why I bought it. Now I've realized it's basically useless. There is no reason to have audio outputs on the breaker box. You only need a headphone output and that's it. Inputs should be on the front box so you can plug in your digital camera, DVD player, etc, transfer your files, then remove it. The ONLY optical audio output is on the front breaker box. Since I have a case with a panel that closes, this means I cannot close the front panel. I actually had to take a drill, drill a hole in the case door in front of the optical connection, and then thread the optical input through it to use my case with the door closed. Anytime I want to open the case door, I have to remove the audio connection, open the door, then put it back in. I can't even begin to describe what a huge hassle this is.Also, to use the remote you'll need line of sight instead of RF, so if you have a case with a front door on it t will need to remain open the entire time. The remote is awful anyway. It has a ton of controls on it, but only a few you'll actually need. I don't need 30 buttons on the AUDIO remote control for my computer. If I want to adjust the levels, I am going to do that from my computer, not from my couch where I can't see what I'm doing. The front breaker box also doesn't sit flush with your case, it sticks out a little bit and is bezeled. Not a big deal, but why not make it flush like the rest of 5.25" components? Lastly, the cable connecting the breaker box to the audio card is not a rounded cable, it looks like an old IDE cable. So it's going to take up space in your box and look bad.If I didn't have speakers with an optical input and want to use that, I would just disconnect the breaker box completely, but at this price point, this card is designed for audio enthusiasts, and anyone spending that kind of money for the card is likely going to want to use the optical input.
I bought this battery the same time as the camera as a backup battery. This battery lasted only 6 months then died. It will no longer accept a charge. The original Canon battery still works fine.
I was trying to find headsets that I could attach to my TV and allow me to listen privately with the sound turned down. I tried to adapt the headsets and was uncessful and in the process made the unit where I could not return them. My badYou should indicate somewhere that these are for auto use only.
Signal strength and speed on the wireless was lower/slower than my old Linksys Wireless G router. The built-in firewall blocked my in-game Voice Chat for Everquest 2. Opening ports or moving the PC to a "dmz" designation made no difference. Tried it hard wired and wireless. Same problem on multiple computers so I know its the router. It's going back to the retailer. Should have stuck with my original Linksys but thought this would increase my wireles range.
Attempted to upgrade a Dell Inspiron 530S from 2GB to 4GB of Ram using these 2 1GB module. One prevented the computer from booting at all. The other failed Dell diagnostics memory test. Thank you Amazon for your return policy.
Read the reviews and bought it anyway.OK, the good news is it does, for an extra [...] bucks, play videos. It doesn't remember where you stopped. But it does play themAs for the browser. Archos doesn't out right lie, "with Flash support". So while Flash 10+ is now out, I go to nbc.com to view videos and am told I need at least version 9. So whatever version that you can buy bundeled with the browser, for an extra [...] bucks, is less than 9.The browser is clunky, you can't scroll down w/o clicking some link. Zooming the browser works, for me, haphazardly at best.Bottom line, for [...] bucks, it plays videos w/o conversion. As for buying any other add on, give your money to a charity. You will get more for it.For surfing and every other thing else I do, I will have to stick with my iPhone.
I got this to connect my Palm T3 up to my computer at work. Install was quick and pairing went just fine but that was the end of the easy stuff. The signal was weak. I would hold my T3 next to it and the connection would drop. Never completed a hotsync or the loading of a web page. It took minutes to get a connection when it was not complaining of ports in use and other stuff. The farthest I ever got away from the device to test range was 5 feet. This was suppose to have 300ft range. An associate has the E-Book USB dongle from Ambicom and loves it. I think I going to try that out.
I don't really like these as they are only good to organize your cord when not wearing the earbuds and I needed something to use while wearing them.
The mouse and RF receiver work well as a "standard" 2 button mouse. The Kensington MouseWorks 6.2 software will not function on my W2K-SP4 system. Because of that, the scroll wheel button can not be programmed to perform any function. Even the driver for my corded 3-button mouse will not recognize the scroll wheel button on the Ci75. So I cannot perform a double-click with the middle button, which is a major pain, and I will probably toss this mouse in the garbage.Kensington tech support claims this is a 2 button mouse, even though the web site says its a 3 button. It actually has a side click button on the wheel, making it a 4 button mouse. But Kensington does not offer a driver for this model, so those extra buttons are non functional.The receiver sensitivity is good, 5 feet or more. The buttons are a bit mushy and ambiguous, sometimes missing a click or a scroll, but not too often.
I looked at all the prices and decided to play it safe and not buy the cheapest one.I guess it didn't matter - this one didn't work at all.Had to return it
Like other reviewers, when I first saw that this vac was electric, I thought the suction would be really strong. It is not and I promise you there are battery powered vacuums out there that are much more powerful than this. It will suck up only the loosest dust and debris from surfaces so the brush on the end of the nozzle has to do most of the work. Worse the filter is a tiny cloth thing that will let many small particles pass through. I used the vac to suck up some debris from a piece of plastic I was sawing and many of the particles (much larger than your average piece of dust mind you) went right through the filter and into the motor housing. That's another problem too - the exhaust goes THROUGH the motor and out the back end - not the best design when you have a poor filter.
I hae two major complaints about this item. First, my Ipod Touch 2nd Generation did not fit in the adaptor very well. I had to push down very hard for it to work, but then it wouldn't stay seated if I let go. Second, the speaker sound was terrible. The volume wasn't very loud and the speakers sounded like they were blown.The only positive thing I have to say is that it was very easy to process the return through Amazon.
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.
The bulbs emit a very blue light, and it's quite noticeable in the video. You'll never know when you done charging, I charged all night, and the red light was still on. With no instruction sheet to refer to I'm still in the dark. By the way I got two, both with the same issues, I would have sent both back but my wife threw out the packaging. I'm here now looking for better video light, I know can do better for the money spent.
I thought since this was "Online Game Code" 5$ expensier than a hardcopy and classified as "online" it will be a matter of minutes untill you reicive your code ! But guess what, that doesnt work that way at all (to me, an I can see a lot of others in here too complaining) ! It can take hours (me), (or even a day or two for some) for you to get your code !!???It is gonna cost you less time to go to some of malls to buy this code (and less money) than wait to get confirmation on your mail!You never know when you gonna get it, well thats called a lottery ! And that is a fact !
I got the c86 to replace a c82(?) that bit the dust after 14 months or so. This one lasted longer, and I always replace with "Epson brand inks" but the last 2 times I changed the black ink, I had to do the clean print heads 10 or 15 times to get black, and today, I can't get any black ink to come out at all. I give up, Epson. Canon, here I come.
The documentation is worthless. The configuration utility does not 'see' to device on my network. I eventually was able to get it to join with my existing linksys wireless network in a way that is not covered by the documentation. Stay away from this product unless you are willing to spend some significant time to get it to work. Linksys should be ashamed.
Bought this Philips DVP642 player a few years ago and loved it. The one I just bought will not play DVD or Divx. Sent Back player and got a second one same thing frozen disk play and DivX was a mess. Sent it back for a refund. I had recomended this player to local friend. Same thing.... BAD BAD BAD Three times and your out.
The trimmer is light-weight and easy to carry but it does not trim anything. I've tried various lengths and both of the attachable heads and it does not work. Does not trim anything. I ended up just using it as an electrical shaver without attachments. (sometimes it pulls hair a bit
Product came as advertised in a neat small package. Cost of shipping too high. RJ45 plugs/modulars with loadbars fit CAT6 solid cable. However, crimping did not result in a good connection. Tried numerous times but each time the Trendnet cable tester would indicate a faulty pin. It was always at a different cable pin. Finally used ten year old RJ45 plugs/modulars without inserting the loadbar and every patch cable made work perfectly. I wanted to return the RJ45 plugs/modulars but why add the cost of shipping the plugs back. A lesson learned, read the reviews of others, and learn from their mistakes. I don't blame the company but the CAT6 plugs/modulars are not reliable.
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.
Ugh. One would think that in this day and age (an era where we can -supposedly- do things like print wirelessly from any computer to any printer.) a tech company would seriously consider several important factors when developing an item:(1) Compatibility. We Mac owners are people too, damnit. Is it really that difficult to throw in an option for us?(2) Usable Documentation. That means manuals that have things in them besides "Run the included software and continue doing the same thing you've been trying for the past 4 hours" (OK, that's not what it actually says - but it might as well)(3) Comprehensible Error Messages. What the F* does "PJL fail" mean? And why am I being told over and over that my LAN segment does not match with my computer, when it *clearly* does? Hm, maybe I should check the User Manual...oh wait, right, that would be a total waste of my time.(4) Drivers & Firmware updates. Ones that you can access and download without considering making shady back-alley-type "free trial" deals with creeper websites.(5) A Useful FAQ/Support section on the website. One that doesn't drive you away to unknown forums where people constantly call you "Noob."OK, so thats my rant. Bottom line - I can not get this to work between my Canon MP470 & Macbook running OSX 10.6 even when using the Crossover application (allows you to run Win programs on Mac)After spending 3 days unplugging and replugging cables, checking forums, downloading everything under the sun, resetting the device, resetting my computer, & basically rewiring my whole apt, this Print Server is going right back where it came from. Which apparently is the Black Void of Linksys's product development center.
I've had this cable for awhile to output my main PC across the room to play games on the plasma. Initially I hooked it up with my dual DVI monitors as the third screen, and could not get it to work at all with my video card in either two screen output or three. That made some sense, because ATI requires at least one display be connected via the Displayport connection to use more than two displays, but I wasn't sure why two displays wouldn't work if I disabled or disconnected one of the original monitors. I ordered an active displayport to DVI adapter to use on monitor one, yet while I could see the TV, I still could not get a display to work. Even going down to just the TV attached, I could only see the boot up sequence on the TV, but as soon as it required the HDMI handshake, the display would switch back to it's "No input" message on screen.Did some testing with another monitor hooked up via HDMI with both this 25' cable and a 6' cable, and while I could make the 6' cable work to activate all three displays (displayport to DVI, DVI, and HDMI), the same setup with just the 25' cable in place would not. So I'm at the point that I feel this cable is bad. Maybe I just got a defective cable, but I have to give it a one star.
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.
DEFECTIVE! I can't say if this is a common problem or not, but my point sample of one VX Revolution mouse was pretty dissapointing. Logitech may have over estimated their quality control when they decided to cram "over 420 components" into a little mouse, since the fancy pants scroll wheel didn't really scroll on mine.I had to hold the wheel over to the right to scroll, and the side to side scrolling was (fortunately?) almost imperceptibly slow so i could scroll down with the wheel tilted without it scrolling right. Also, scrolling down went slowly while scrolling up went really fast. Hard to get excited about form factor and features when a basic thing like the wheel doesn't work.It's going right back to Amazon, and hopefully from there to the QC engineers at Logitech. Sounds like other people have been happy with it though, so I might still get a replacement and see if I have better luck next time.Overall though: if you have to roll the dice on quality, it gets 1 Star.UPDATE:Bought the replacement, and after playing with it for about an hour, i am ready to re-evaluate. Getting a lemon the first time definitely still colors my opinion, but now that I have one that works the way it's supposed to, i can't help but say, this is one of the smoothest, cleanest, most comfortable mice I've ever used. I'd certainly reccomend it, as long as you don't mind the hassle of sending one back if it doesn't work the first time.
Some minor problems:1. Screeching sound developed on the left button after a day of useage. Fixed by taking apart the mouse, and put some lube on where the button contacts/rubs the chassie.2. Mouse won't power up unless I put a set of fully charged battery. My guess is that it has a higher oprating voltage requirement. Fix: Charge battery before use, or use alkaline.3. Battery is hard to remove, the door opening is just too small. You can easilly slide it in with an angle, but very hard to do it in reverse. I ended up with my rechargeable batteries scratched(not that I care really).4. Skin on my hand some times got cought up between the mouse and the table surface. This sounds weird I know, but if you take a look at some other Logitech mouse, you'd noticed that the shape contours sharply inward the mouse body near bottom, and that prevents this from happening. I don't know if this make any sense, but compare those mice yourself and you'll see what I mean.5. Lots of user reports reliability problem. Microsoft issued a recall on some of their ealier Intellimouse, So I don't really trust their stuff.6. A bit on the heavy side. I do get used to it overtime however.Some good things:1. Unlike some Logitch optical mice, this thing don't light up the whole room like a Chrismas tree when you use it. The light output from the LED is well covered by the non-transparent mouse body. I hate a growing mouse in dark environments.2. A very Logitech-like button/wheel feel and sound gives clear feedback.3. Good long range.4. Looks good.5. Cheap.bottom line:Too much hassle over a simple device. Go with a Logitech insted of this one.
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.
One thing that I've learned about logitech products over the years is that while the design and innovation can be top notch, the software is not. That being said, I installed Setpoint.exe on my Vista Home Premium system and it didn't work properly. I use firefox so I use my middle mouse click to open new tabs, but when I installed setpoint, it no longer worked. After some tweaking, I got it to work... for a short while, then it stopped working again. It also caused a problem with iTunes - iTunes wouldn't close on it's own. It would always say "a script is using iTunes, do you want to close" so you would have to click "close" again. Not a major problem, just an annoyance. I went on the logitech website and installed a newer version (SetpointBR.exe)and that caused a major problem where my mouse would click on it's own and the icons on my desktop would grow and shrink (like someone was holding ctrl+scroll wheel). Finally, I gave up on the software.Worst of all, the keyboard won't work if it doesn't have a direct line of sight to the speaker (the speaker, by the way is the receiver to connect to the mouse & keyboard). I had my keyboard on a keyboard tray beneath my desk and my speaker next to my monitor. The keyboard would not register approximately 15% of my keystrokes even though it was only about a foot away. Of course, it works fine when the keyboard is on the desk and can "see" the speaker.All in all, it's not worth the money or the time of playing with the software. I'm looking for a new set.
It looks like there is some design issue with the camera's playback as some other people have also reported the same problem. It records the images but it is very picky about playing it! It happened to me a few times but at this point it simply refuses to play any recording and displays only blue screen as if the tape is empty. I will be returning it back to Amazon for a full refund. But whenever it decides to play, the picture quality is very good in good light but very bad at night even in well lit rooms. 780X digital zoom is completely useless. 26X optical zoom is good but at near 26X, the camera shakes are very noticible. The camera is very bulky which doesn't show in the pictures. The menu system is easy to operate as opposed to what you might think after reading some reviews. But the "cursor keys" are very tight and a lot of force is needed to trigger a key press. Both the LCD and viewfinder have very low resolution and poor colors. The viewfinder almost has no color saturation and is extremely small. Like I said, the video quality is good for 460,000 CCD but by recommendation is to stay away from this camcorder unless Sharp fixes the playback problem.
I bought this for my 5 1/2 year old son, who loves music, purple and anything technical. You might say 5, way to young, but here's the story ... He was listening to a CD, by the way he loved the color, and the player dropped out of his hands breaking the top. Lots of tears, it was a christmas present, this happened on New years eve. I called Koss, told them he dropped it, WELL, the response was not good. They said that he voided any warranty by dropping it. Anyone could have dropped it, it's not like he slammed dunked it across the kitchen floor. They further said, mail it back with all accessories and for forty more dollars (check included),we will send a new one. I said, &quot;The player is the only thing broken, can't I just get it replaced?&quot; The answer was no. I then asked, &quot;Since I have to pay full price, can't you just mail a new one, without me sending it back?&quot; Again the answer was no. Now I know he dropped it, and maybe I shouldn't expect anything, but there was no I'm sorry it broke, no what can I do to have this customer buy an another Koss product. Sorry I won't.
DO NOT BUY. My father bought a new YB400 for me for a graduation present in 1995. I have never been able to pick up any SW station. I am in Colorado now, 100km away from the high power time stations, and I can't pick them up. Just hear buzzing noises. Nothing on LW either. AM (MW) reception is poor but it does get some stations. This was really expensive to turn out to be an FM clock radio. The FM reception is good, the clock works fine, the light is nice. Equivelent to a nice $20 radio for 8 times the price.
This unit is practically new,purchased from Brothermall May 4,2007. Arrived making a very loud squeaking noise which ran us crazy.They were great and sent down a new drum and toner assembly.When the toner ran out this week I ordered another at $99 from Brothermall. When their new toner would not fit their new drum I called and was informed that I would have to buy a new drum at $188.99 since the one they sent in May was out of 90 day warranty !!! So...to get this almost new $160 printer running I need to spend $99 + $188.99 , a total of $448 in 6 months !!! Beware of this company.
I purchased these apeakers from Target and while one speaker works great, the other has static even at low volumes. Terrible sound. I can't turn anything up. Do not waste your money.
We got this tv 2 years ago and, yes, it was great. But it has stopped working recently and the estimate to fix is $600 - not great. We have called Sony to try to negociate a deal (getting the part for free and paying for the labor only) but they offered no alternatives. We loved the tv, but I agree with the other reviews - 2 to 3 years of lifespan is not acceptable. We are getting a new tv and it will not be a Sony...
The next day the price had redused $10.00 and that was before I recived it
I couldn't wait to read "The Little Friend," and when I started it I thought it was going to be all I had hoped for. It wasn't. The prologue and the first hundred or so pages were good, but it was downhill from there. Harriet was a wonderful character, as were her aunts and Edie, her grandmother, and the mystery of Robin's death was intriguing, but, that is not what the book is about. It is being hyped as a murder mystery, and it couldn't be farther from that. Harriet is supposed to be a smart 12 year old, unafraid to tell people her opinion, but when she finally comes face to face with the alleged murderer, she doesn't speak, even when he is screaming at her to tell him what she is up to. I found that very frustrating, although the entire book was frustrating. It is not a murder mystery; there is no gathering of evidence, Harriet merely assumes Danny did it because the maid Ida Rhew said he had been at the house and she "ran him off," even though Harriet knows quite well that Ida Rhew doesn't like any other children that come to the house. "The Little Friend" is also called a coming of age novel, which I don't think it is either. Let's see, Harriet, without any evidence, sets off to kill the person she thinks killed her brother - he turns out to be an addicted ex-con from a trash family, who along with his brothers is paranoid and violent. She is hunted by these people, they all cross paths violently, and then Harriet finds out Danny most likely didn't kill her brother. Oopsie. The ending wasn't an ending, probably the worst end to a book ever. Who killed Robin is never explained, as I understand in life sometimes we don't find out these things, but here, really, the reader should have been given some satisfaction. I was terribly disappointed with "The Little Friend."
palm m100 and m105 are way better you are probably thinking this is another thing from a idiot but trust me it wont read graffiti well like the higher or lower models.also the card feature is bad because it has only so many things you can put on the 16 mb card for ex. some programs can only go on the card and so you will have to take up the memory on the palm and why because part of the reason you bought this model is because it has the card feature and if you are not going to use the card than just buy the m105 which has the same amount of memory as m125 just not the card. so listen to me don't read other reviews you will regret buying this item because of the many flaws.
Sennheiser MX55VC Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Headphones w/ Volume ControlExpensive --- VERY expensive for such a shoddy product.Sound quality --- Dreadful! Either all bass or all treble --- no mid-range at all.Cords --- all twisted up like a corkscrew --- very annoying. Earpiece cords are uneven lengths --- even more annoying, especially since it sets the in-line volume control off to one side, making access more difficult.Ear buds --- The so-called "twist-to-fit" is a joke. I played around with them for a half-hour and couldn't get a better fit, no matter how much I tried.Carrying case --- Pathetic! You have to put this together yourself and it is ugly beyond belief.In short, the worst headphones I've ever owned. I will NEVER buy Sennheimer products again and will actively campaign against them to friends and acquaintances who might be considering a new pair of buds.Amazon only allows posting with a One Star minimum, but I actually rate these ZERO STARS!
This unit is difficult to set-up and use. The manual is difficult to wade through and apparently has important set-up info incomplete or wrong. All and all, very frustrating. We had to do google searches in order to get needed set-up instructions from some other poor soul who had been down this bumpy road before us. I would not by this unit again and cannot recommend it to anyone.
Installed into 2.4gHz Pentium 4 machine, Win98. Does not connect to my Linksys wireless router. Router is only 6 feet away from USB dongle. The SSID was correctly read, but apparently the WEP 128 is fouled. Many other machines correctly do connect to the router. Returning this dud product.
tinny sound - big mistake to have purchased it - invest in a couple of auxiliary speakers instead
I have had this radio for about six weeks and I really like it. After really listenning to to world I got hooked and could not stop.Lots of great reception in a little package. Now that I am hooked this is my spare that I can keep in my desk at work and I have purchased the Eton E10 for home use. Shortwave is a great hobby.Ed
at first this mouse worked great. The problems started to appear on the next start up after I installed the mouse. The new hardware installation wizard started to appear and continue doing so every time I restart the computer. All it takes is just cancel that wizard, but it's annoying.But that's not even a problem. The problem is that the roller wheel broke and did not respond and wasn't making those clicking sounds anymore on the 4th day after I purchased it. I had to take it back to the store and exchange it. So far the second mouse works, but that installation wizard still keep appearing no matter what I tried to do.
We purchased this portable unit for our travel trailer. But couldn't get it to work with our tv. We were very disappointed with the directions sent with this unit. Not very helpful. We ended up sending the satellite back to the company.
If you have more time than money this scanner might be for you. I just don't have the time to waste several days to make the driver work.
Purchased a new flat screen and after reading the mostly good reviews I purchased two of these HDMI cables. One cable's not working at all and the other one only works if I move it around in the socket. I did try a shorter cable I already had and it worked fine. Suggest you pass on this cable.
I purchased this modem to replace the exact same one which went bad after about 1 year of service. The only sign that the modem had gone bad was a yellow power light that normally is green.Plus the fact that the modem no longer would connect to the internet. Calling D-link I was told the modem was defective. So I ordered another one, it was dead from the moment I plugged it in. I again called D-link who had me run some minor tests and then again told me it was defective. I called my ISP who told me this model often had problems and was DOA. Thus I returned the item.
One of the ear phones didn't work right off the bat. Very disppointed in this product!
I ordered these tapes in Feb. and still have not received them or even an ETA. When I ordered then they were still in stock, shortly thereafter that changed and the product was listed as temporarily out of stock. Every time I call I am told that they will email me when an ETA is known. I received an email in April saying that the est. shipping date would be April 30, it is June and still nothing and ofcourse they still tell me 'I don't know'. Who is dropping the ball here?? Either find out the information or let me know that the product is indefinitely unavailable but stop BSing!!!Signed,One PO'd customer!UPDATE - Well it has now been about 6 months since I placed the order, actually I had forgotten about it because it has been so long. I called Amazon, again, and still they continue to say that the tapes are temporarily out of stock. How long is temporary in the Amazon dictionary????? The sad part isn't that the tapes are 'temporarily' out of stock, the sad thing is that Amazon fails to let the customer know anything. The girl I spoke to said that they had been trying 'really really hard' (her words) to find out why the supplier hasn't gotten them in stock. Sure. Amazon needs to have better customer satisfaction and they also need to stop outsourcing their customer service because I'm sorry but there are no Angie's and Scott's (which is what they call theirselves) in Bangledesh or whereever it is that they answer the phones and their English sucks!! I have now cancelled my order.
Light burnt out in 30 days. I wound not buy this light again. I thought LED's last forever. I'm disappointed
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...
Hello, I bought a black replacement ink last week and was really depending on it for finishing a contracted project which is due on monday and I just got it today thursday, that leaves me with just 3 days to finish the project and now I start plotting the machine is now telling me that I should replace my black in, which is the ink cartridge that I bought from you guys.This is not good at all, and I don't think I'll ever be purchasing another cartridge from you guys ever again as I could have spent a bit more money to buy it somewhere else and complete my project on time, instead of being stuck here with this major problem that would obviously cost me a whole lot of money, as I would not be able to delivr my plans to my clients by monday.
I have been disapointed in this player. It was given as a gift eight months ago, and I am now returning it to the manufacturer for service. A few days ago, the player froze mid-song and crashed. I was unable to get it to reboot by either removing and then replacing the battery or using the website-recommended "reformat"/ "reboot" function. Upon reading other reviews and talking with others who have owned this product, this is apparently a VERY common problem--one friend had the same thing happen with TWO consecutive products.Fortunately, I am still under the 1 year warranty period, and although the company wants to charge a minimum of $12.99 per customer service call, they do offer free email support.Aside from this problem, the controls are awkward (the touch screen takes some getting used to, but it's bearable), and the playing options are frustrating. For instance, the player does not allow you to shuffle all songs by a certain artist--you must navigate to that artist, then navigate to a particular album and are able to play only those songs. The software does not support an option to view all tracks on the player without grouping them into individual artists/albums, so if you're looking for a particular song, you must navigate through the artist/album first. Add to this, the battery life is also somewhat less than advertised.Overall, this player is NOT to be recommended.
once again you get what you pay for. This thing does not work as it is supposed to, when connecting to the source device and then when checking on the tv's the audio is lost! in both TVs. i should pay a little more and get an amplified (powered) HDMI splitter.
If you are looking for a way to play your ipod over the radio in your car or home, do not even consider this. The sound quality is horrendous and is staticky even close to the antenna. Your speakers will recieve almost no treble. If you actually want to listen to your music buy a cassette adapter. It will make life much easier on the ears.
HP claims to have spent 2 Billion dollars on bringing out the new family of printers, all I can say is they didn't spend enough of it in QA. I have just spent 4+ hours trying to get this to print. Had trouble and went to help (HP instant support) What this is are overloaded tech's trying to handle up to 15 interactive chat sessions at once. This was a big waste of time and I eventually decided I need more attention. Called support (a non 800 number ) Got to talk to a tech and after 45 minutes we decided it was defective hardware (the printer) Now to get a replacement in less than 10 days means I pay expedited frieght.I think I going to return the new technology and buy one of the old series 600 printers. Not fancy but reliable.To summarize, this is Alpha product and has not had enough testing to be considered ready for everyday users. Wait 6 months and buy the next release.
I bought this scanner mostly for it's 4x5" film capabilities. I have maybe a hundred of Kodachrome and B&W; negs from the last 80 years. Canon does not have a current scanner with 4x5 capabilities (The 4 year old 9950F still sells for over $200 on the Bay! I've learned why!) I played a bit with scanning a 4x5 in two pieces with my Canon 8800F and then stitching them, but hey, why go through the hassle? Just get a scanner that does it, right?The Epson 4870 makes perfectly good scans. I have no issue with that. The film holders are nicely made and do a good job. Again, no issue. But the Epson scan program is junk, total junk. Especially after using Canon scanners, it's that simple. And the included Silverfast SE and third party VueScan solved nothing.Since I was in the midst of scanning 35mm slides, 4 at a time on the Canon 8800F, I fired up this "Just came in the mail Epson" and went to the Pro setting for slides. Within minutes I was hyperventilating.1. Certain functions like grain reduction, restore faded, dust removal, and digital ICE must be used, or not, for the whole batch! No individual slide selection. On this particular batch of maybe 100 1960's slides that survived my garage fire in 1988 that I'm running right now, those functions are important on a slide by slide basis. One size does NOT fit all.2. Slow. Eighty seconds for the preview scan. I think the Canon must be about 20-30 seconds. Even though this will do 8 slides at a time, I'm better off scanning four at a time with the Canon.3. No 1600dpi option. A nice middle of the road between 1200 and 2400 for non-art slides. 1200 or 2400, take it or leave it.So forgetting that the Epson for what should be twice as fast slide scanning, I got out some 4x5's. As said, nice holder. Hit Preview.......and it gave me slide sized parts of the image! OK, let's change this setting from Thumbnails to "Normal", whatever that is. OK, a nice full scan of both 4x5's with absolutely no auto-crop function. Burrowing into the Help file, one BTW type little note, that with medium and large format YOU have to do the cropping, dear user. The two images sit there as if you had scanned two prints, except the background is black instead of white. Each and every medium format and 4x5 you scan, you have to crop manually and then scan one frame at a time, it won't do all frames with one click!The Pro interface is clunky and annoying, too, with two floating boxes like the GIMP. You have one box for all of the settings, twice as wide as Canon's slim controls. Then you have the image box, separate. Both cannot be on the screen at the same time at full width (at my monitor settings). So, it's grab and slide this box, then that box, then back...... Canon? One big frame, all settings options off to the right. K.I.S.S.The 4870 probably makes decent print scans on the platen, but then, what scanner hasn't in the last 15 years?Like the Epson printer I bought some years ago, I cannot sell this thing fast enough. I know that this model has been out of production for a few years, but there are plenty selling on eBay. If I can save one person from the pain I've experienced, this review is worth my time. The scanner sure wasn't.Canon rules.
I bought my A75 to replace my aging Espon PhotoPC650, which has served me well for the last four years. The camera's pretty good, but...Six weeks later, halfway through our family vacation, the A75 died with the e18 error. I changed the CF card in our hotel room, turned it on to check how many photos were available, turned the camera off. Ten minutes later at the restaurant, the camera wouldn't turn on. E18 on the display.Returned from vacation, sent it back. First warning sign - be suspicious of any company that doesn't have a Return Number Policy. When I called the factory service center to check on my status five days after they received it (according to FedEx), it wasn't checked in. I asked to speak to a supervisor, was told she was busy and would call me back. Three hours later, no call back, so I tried again. Not only was my unit not checked in yet, I was told that they had 24 hours to call me back. Now that they've finally checked it in, it's going to be up to 14 business days before they send it back to me.As someone who used to run a warranty service center for a national company, I find Canon's repair and return policies disturbing, and their turn-around time laughable. Returns should be checked in same day they are received, customers should have their calls returned the same day, and barring unusual circumstances, no repair should be in house for more than 10 days.This was my first, and now probably my last Canon product.
I bought this to use as a TTL flash with the Canon Rebel 2Ti I attached it to the hot shoe. The photos were either so bright they were washed out or they were blurry. I tried every setting, tried it with the display on, with the display off... I see others used it successfully so the error may be mine but I googled endlessly, experimented repeatedly and finally just ordered the Canon Speedlite. If someone reading this has used this flash successfully with the 2Ti I would love to know the trick.
It suddenly stopped working after about 3 weeks without any warnings. I don't usually take the time to write out reviews like this but I'm afraid i must considering how terrible a product this is. Better off not buying this one.
good enuf to do what I need to do.Took awhile to get product. Satisfied
Toshiba is a pretty BAD Brand: yeah, it may run and work for a few years, but might as well get up & go to the fridge or bathroom break when it stalls several times during play-- the progressive scan is lousy & getting worse; i have a black rack model(slim /low height type). And the P-scan is degrading, getting worse. You'd be better of with the cheap coby brand--(at least it worked well for 2 or 3 years) at least you know when it is dying, rather that this slow death. This lousy(!) brand is only meant for a VERY PATIENT person to buy. I cannot believe they charge so much for this crap.
My Dell XPS M1330 laptop has a built-in FireWire 400 port. I bought the SIIG card to connect a FireWire 800 device. When I installed the SIIG card, it made my built-in FireWire 400 port unrecognizable. I still haven't figure out how to get it back.
Cheaply made. The rewind knob broke the first time using it. I had to rewind the film by dark room. Definately not worth its price. You could get the same effect with any other camera covering the flash with a clear colored plastic.
Even though the product description states that the case is compatible with A630's.....it ISN'T! You can barely fit the A630 in. I think this case is better designed for A510/520s. So owners of A630s BEWARE!
We all know that reviewing a flash drive is extremely easy. Anyone can do it. The USB key is a wonderful device, you can store almost anything on it If your DVD player is blessed with a USB port like mine is, you can watch screeners of movies from the comfort of your couch, like I have done several times.I wrecked my other one by hitting it against my door while moving my laptop, so I picked this one up from The Source. I attempted to move a few files to it one I ripped it out of the packaging, and yes it loaded, yes it was fast. 8 Gigabytes, that automatically means it's a good device, right?Wrong.I suffered the same issues as Sky. My first file was about 400MB, and so for 5 seconds it transferred. And then it stopped, with some window popping up blabbing about "Parameters". But it's 8GB, Parameters shouldn't matter. So I unplugged it, and plugged it in again. Same issue. I restarted my laptop, and then tried one more time, with some window popping up saying "the file I was trying to locate could not be found".Huh? First off I wasn't trying to locate anything, I was trying to move stuff. And it wasn't just this time. I plugged it in on different computers. Same problem.Overall, do not waste your money on this crap. I am off to find that one my mom brought home from work that I wrecked. That was the most trustworthy USB key ever. This one defeats the purpose of USB keys.
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'm surprised that the device did not have even the simplest features common to cell phones. All those steps to dial a "stored" number is ridiculous. Would never have bought this thing had a realized how primitive it was.
The description for this product indicated it would work in a Music CD Burner. It did not! My CD burner is one that burns in real time and only uses MUSIC CD-Rs and MUSIC CD-RWs. The description of this product said that it would work for recording music and displayed the Audio CD symbol that indicates it's for recording of music. This is all incorrect. It might work with a computer, but it does not work with a Music CD Burner. I bought three of them in hopes that they would work properly and the shipping cost me more than the product. Therefore it was not worth it to return the product. I was extremely disappointed.
I bought this "splitter" thinking it would allow two LAN cables to connect to a single wall outlet. It does not do this since the sockets aren't wired the same. One outlet is usable, but it certainly doesn't give two outlets from one.
There is an excellent scientific review on a polish website, Lenstips, testing 17 different UV filters, using both a spectrometer and photographic tests. This Tiffen filter is bottom of the 17 tested - it has virtually no impact on UV radiation and actually reduces light transmission by 3% on some wavelengths - not only is it a waste of money, it reduces image quality. On my Pentax lens, images tend to be over-exposed and of lower contrast. Draw your own conclusions.
Inside the box is a hastily added note that this device does not work with some Vista systems. It would not work on my 64-bit system. There is a Vista 32-bit driver on Belkins web page; can't say if it works or not.
The recorder/pen looks nice but doesn't work very well. I could never get mine to turn on without taking it apart, jiggling the batteries and then trying to turn it on again. Your money is better spent on a non-China made product.
My laptop is an HP 17". There was no way I could get my laptop into this case. Fits like a glove? What a joke. I needed the case for this weekend, and I don't have time to shop at a store for it. Better remeasure the case.
I owned my Archos 605 WIFI for 5 weeks when some of the functions stopped working while using it. When I attempted to re-boot the system, it would not restart. After some quick research, I found that this is a very common problem with these units. They don't last long. Because I bought it from Amazon and not directly from Archos, Archos doesn't want it back. This was a very expensive toy for little more than one month of use.
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.
I bought this HDMI cable despite quite a few reviewers saying they received defective cables. Turns out I am also one of those unlucky people. This cable didn't work from the first time I tested it before running it through the crawlspace. I could only get a very fuzzy image and mostly just a blank screen when connecting my Sony DVD player to my Samsung TV with this cable. Switched back to the shorter 6 foot cable I've been using, and that one worked fine.
I was very disappointed in these headphones and returned them. Although they were comfortable, the sound was muffled. No mid or high range and the base was muddy. The buds that came with my 2nd generation Nano are much better.
As others have noted, this is a nice piece of hardware. . . except that the company STILL hasn't released a driver for Microsoft Vista. I'd been using it for years with XP and was very pleased, but it became worthless when I bought a new computer. If the company isn't committed enough to the product to release current drivers when necessary, why would anyone buy it? Note that the comparable fingerprint reader from Microsoft is about the same price.
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.
Well I'm not sure if the cable or the printer is really to blame here, but I have definitively determined that this adapter will not allow my HP LaserJet 2100 to function in either Windows XP or Linux. Both operating systems recognize the adapter and try to use it, but when they send stuff to the printer it just simply does not do anything. Both operating systems confirm through queue managers that they have indeed sent stuff through the cable, but in the end there is nothing.This proves that it is one thing to make a cable with a USB plug on one end and a parallel plug on the other; but it is quite another trick entirely to make a parallel printer deal with information sent via USB. This product, unfortunately, only succeeds at the easy trick.
The arm band was a seller point for me. Not once did it move or fall down on me during workouts. The sound was more than acceptable once you got rid of the flimsy headphones that came with the unit. The included software was clunky but it did work for me.Now onto the fun part. Exaclty 13 days after the one year warranty expired the unit stopped working. The music will transfer fine but there is overwhelming static when you try and play anything back. This unit was not abused. I consider myself a gadget-loving kind of guy and care for all my electronics. I contacted the customer support via email and received a reply 2 weeks later telling me to forward my request to another email address (.....and why couldn't they just forward it themselves???). So I did what they asked and 1 month later I received another email telling me to send the unit back to the company *if* it was still under warranty (which I *clearly indicated* in my email that it was not. Guess they didn't even bother reading my detailed email with all my trouble shooting efforts). Now 4 months later still haven't received any form of support from them. I was not going to talk to them on the phone for $19.95 (this is what you have to pay after 90 days of ownership if you need support) just so they can tell me nothing at all. Oh, there is also the option of spending a flat rate of $100 dollars to send the unit in for repair. Boy, what a deal when a new MP3 player is only $50+ more than that, and you can have it right away instead of waiting nearly 2 months for it to come back.Folks, this truely has to be the worst customer support in the nation. Go with another company if at all possible. I recommend an I-Pod if you have a Mac.
I purchased this item for my husband for Christmas. We were very pleased with it's navigation skills although it did take us to a strange destination a few times. You just need to use some common sense in those cases. The problem arises when I finally went to update the tomtom. We were headed out to a destination that required a number of stops so we decided to update it before we left. I did exactly what the tomtom website said to do and the gps froze. I called tomtom support and they did try to help me out but it was to no avail. When I asked what they would do to help me here as it worked perfectly fine before I did the update and now I was left with a useless gps I was told they could do nothing but offer me $100 off a couple of select tomtoms that I can actually purchase cheaper elsewhere. When I asked to speak to management I was told it was all concidental...that the gps would have died on us anyway... although support said it does happen on occasion with updating that the gps freezes. Since we were out of warranty we were up the creek without a gps. We did go on our trip and did fine but are upset that we spent good money on something that should have lasted for many years and now we have an expensive paperweight. I went on a tomtom forum and found out that this can happen. So beware!
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.
This memory matches the specs for my iMac (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) but doesn't work with it.
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 will never buy another D-Link product. After buying this wireless print server, I followed all install instructions but couldn't get it to work. I assumed it was me, so I paid a PC technician to help me out. He spent 2 hours on the phone with D-Link tech support troubleshooting, and they decided the unit was faulty.When I called customer service to find out how to exchange it, they sent me back to tech support and made me troubleshoot again before they would give me a return merchandise authorization (RMA). After I paid a skilled tech more than $100 to be on with their techs!!! Overall I had to talk to three people and spent 45 minutes on hold to get the RMA.Finally I got my RMA and sent the unit back, with all documentation and accessories. When they sent me a replacement, it was just the unit, no manuals, no software, not even an AC adaptor. So I had to spend 20 more minutes with their excruciatingly annoying hold music to talk to customer service. They "promised" me the AC adaptor and manual, but who knows if I'll ever actually get it.Add to that a complete lack of contrition over selling me a bad product in the first place, and I'm just really disappointed in the whole experience and feel like I've wasted a lot of time and money (price of the unit + tech guy). If I ever get the thing running (with my Netgear router and brother MFC6800 printer) I'll post again about how/if it works.Update: They did send me the AC power cord and I was able to get the thing up and running but only after blundering through on my own - I found the documentation unhelpful in that the instructions stopped 1/2 through the setup process. So, although I now enjoy having my printer remote from my computer, I still won't ever buy another product from D-Link.
The magenta ink cartridge does not fit. I have purchase 2 other magenta cartrdiges and neither one fits, so it was a complete waste of money.
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.
I ordered two of these as Christmas gifts. The first one worked ok out of the box. The second one had a gray display when it was plugged in to the USB and would not power on at all when it wasn't on power from the USB cable.The Amazon return process was very easy.
Been running 4 computers (windows XP, linux, and mac osX) on a wireless network with a D-Link router for the better part of a year with no problems - until I added this little "gem" to the mix. With this adapter running on another machine (Windows XP), not only does the network adapter itself crash seemingly randomly on the machine itself, it also appears to somehow crash the router itself, taking the entire wireless network off the air completely.Looks like I'll be looking for something else to replace this with, as unplugging/replugging power cables on both this adapter and the router is quickly getting old.
I purchased this device just over three months ago. It is already junk, although carefully handled in an adult household. The connector in the base broke when removing my iPod Nano for music additions.
Generally these are only used for added lenses protection. The price of this one at 1/4 the cost of most seems a good deal but my personal experience with it has been mixed.Any image of a lighted subject taken at an angel usually casts a reflection and creates a ghost shadow on the image. It can range from nearly invisible when printed to quite noticeable if the background is dark. This may not affect general photography but the lettering in any lighted signs, etc. will sometimes show a reflection.
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!
Headphones fell apart after about 3 months of use. The plastic part that holds the 2 metal bars that go across your head crumbled, and they wound up touching the metal screw in the middle (which shorts it, since those wires around the top actually carry the signal to the right speaker). I figured I'd be clever and repair it with solder/epoxy... which worked after some trial/error. But another 4-5 months later, and I'm experiencing the same problems, which leads me to think it has something to do with the way the bars torque when the phones bend slightly. The product wasn't thrown about or abused, but got regular daily use. As far as sound quality, it was very good for open-air headphones. Very easy to hear people trying to talk to me while gaming (which is what I bought them for). Just wish the quality had been a bit better.
After market device not purchased from the manufacturer so no tech support was available.Way too complex for non tech savy purchaser. Waste of money!
This did not work at all. Could not program it. Return the product for a refund. Not pleased at all.
I loved this camera when I got it.But after three months the lens would not close. It makes grinding noises,the canon logo pops up on the screen then shuts off again.I am very disappointed in this camera.
it came with dsl service for free. it was laying around floor for 1 year and I decided to plug in my XP laptop to use it with yahoo messenger service.pro:installed without CD or driver disk on XP. just plug in and it was ready.con:image is poor. (you can improve picture quality by manualy adjust settings. increase contrast and hue. lowering gamma and color level, and etc...) it [is] still [poor] compared to just about any other video source I've seen.my biggest complaint:thick heavy cable causes camera to rotate and it's really difficult to set it at the direction it should be facing. why quickcam has been insisting on this unfunctional rubber base design for years, I have no idea. 'eye ball on top of pyramid' design looks cool. but it's stubborn one that looks away on it's own will.
I got this to go with an iPod Touch I got my wife for her birthday. We chose this one because of its size and portability.When it arrived we where sorely disappointed. The sound was just OK when I could get it to work. That is the big issue, it is very difficult to get the iPod to connect and play music. (It will not connect with any protective case on the iPod.) When I could get it to connect, it was very touchy. Try to change songs and you dislodge it enough to stop the music from playing over the speakers.
I was very impressed with this player at first. It was a bargain, and nice and lightweight. I was thrilled to find that even scratched CDs didn't skip and played well. However, I noticed after about two months (without having used it excessively), the CDs, even new ones, did not read as well as they had done at the start. 4 months later, it will play about 40 seconds of a song, and then the CD will just keep spinning with no sound, and no reading on the display save for the &quot;Sorry&quot; message. I was careful handling the product, and certainly didn't use it 24/7, so I can't understand why it doesn't function properly anymore. Now I have to search for another walkman!
While the product worked relatively well with composite and S-video inouts it never worked with component inputs which was the sole reason I purchased this vs. any of the other products available (such as Dazzle 150).I tried the e-mail support and never got a response in two weeks - even after submitting multiple forms and following up with e-mails and phone calls.This product has since been returned for a full refund.
Bought because I have good success with other minolta binoculars but these were just garbage from day one should have returned them but decided to give to the kids.
Hooked it up and the picture is there but it's full of artifacts. By artifacts I mean it looks like its snowing different color snowflakes lol. Don't buy this if it's for serious use. I don't know anyone who would use it.
I bought the MacBook Pro 2.2Ghz in May 2008 with 1600$. I was very excited.Usually, laptop performed very well and I enjoyed the MAC OS X (I work in IT for 9 years with Windows95-Windows7/2003Server-whatever, Linux and now.. Mac OS). However:Problems I had in these 3 years:- battery broke: one year max.; I said, OK, this is normal for all laptops what can I expect, no problem; then I looked at the price for a new battery and I said 'mehhh .. a bit much' and never bought it.- from time to time after 1.5 years max., I got grey screens and the screen wouldn't come up; I needed to try and reboot the laptop multiple times.- overheated when I put an Windows 7 dual boot at some time and found out it's a Bootcamp driver issue for the FANs or something like it; the FANs were not spinning at max speed in Windows 7 but only up to 3000-3500rpm (instead of 6000rpm in Mac OS X); I deleted the Windows 7 and put VMware with Windows 7 in Mac OS X and ... was OK with it.- After 2 years, I couldn't see anything on the screen no matter how many times I tried to boot-up. I took it to an authorized Apple dealer in my country to look at it and I payed around 80 euros for investigation- they said maybe the NVIDIA chipset problem but after further investigation they said it something wrong with the logic board actually but they managed to make it work but they won't guarantee it will last for long; they offered 3 months of warranty; it cost me an additional 50Euros for this.- After exactly 3 years, again the same problem, but I moved to different country still in Europe (Belgium); they told me the investigation costs 85Euros and I payed; after 5 days they made a report: logic board faulty, total costs 1287 Euros!!!!Now, I ask you, any smart guy out there, who the hell will pay for this? And why should I buy ever again a MAC? So many problems, so EXPENSIVE repair?? This is outrageous.. and this was IT for me: I'll switch to a normal DELL/HP/Whatever laptop instead. Not to mention, that I think this is very well calculated: instead of repairing, buy a new laptop - forced.In conclusion:1) it really doesn't matter what to buy because all the components are the SAME, CHINA made and eventually after max 2-3 years will brake. This is our world today. Just buy a regular laptop with +++ years of warranty if possible and that's the best option.2) if you have money to spend, go for it.Sincerely,A Former Customer.PS> I also have an iPhone 4 and wanted to buy MacBook Air because I saw the new technology in it, but after this... I quit the idea; it doesn't worth it.
Do not buy this item if you have Vista. Like several other reviewers, I purchased this item but not only would it not install and work, it re-wrote registry level files on the laptop. The Linksys software would not uninstall, and it disabled the System Restore function so it could not be removed. Linksys "Customer Service" was beyond awful!! I am not sure what they consider customer service, but after 2 dozen phone calls and emails (routed overseas) to people who are limited in computer skills and authority, I was told they would email me a software program to uninstall the program. When the promised attachment didn't arrive, I found out later that Linksys reps are not allowed to send email (from the overseas unit, though I did get one email from San Francisco that asked if I was still having a problem and never returned my three emails and four phone messages when I replied that I was definitely still having problems), and they certainly can't send emails out with attachments!! So the rep lied to me!! The Linksys software corrupted the existing print driver for my printer, so now I can't print from it even when it is plugged directly into my computer. The Linksys software disabled the download function so I can't reinstall the original driver because the Linksys software co-opted the "Administrator" function on the computer. I finally gave up and had to buy a professional uninstall software package to remove the entire package hidden on my system. I am not a casual computer user, I work with computers for a living and I found both the program and the company to be horrible. Buyer beware!
This ad says free installation from Directv however DTV says they do NOT provide free installation if you purchase from Amazon. I have made many, many phone calls trying to get my free installation, without any success.
I bought this mouse, and was able to configure it to my PC... up to a point. Many of the special functions of the mouse I could not figure out. In addition, the basic mouse function sometimes worked... other times did not. The "instruction manual" that came with the product was horrible. And "customer service" at the manufacture? Also horrible. I called them and the phone rang off the hook. Sent them an email and they replied three days later by email indicating that I should call them, but at that time, I did not have the device with me at the office so that I could review with them step by step how to get the device to work. So I would have had to bring the device back into the office the next day and spend time during my workday trying to call them. (Naturally, their "customer service" hours were only M-F, 9-5 or something like that.) I felt that the company just didn't "care".
Wanted to get a little web-radio streamer for my daughter. Not interested in any of the pc streaming features. Bought this when it was about $90. I'm not a computer expert, but I am pretty computer literate. Had a tough time getting it to work properly. Once I got it working and streaming web-radio through my Linksys wireless router, it was good for about 5 minutes. After that it shut down my router and de-listed my wireless access on my own router. Spent hours trying to figure out what was wrong and finally gave up. Will have to re-install the linksys wireless router software tonight and see if it will come back to life. When it worked (for 5 minutes) it was really cool. If the wireless stuff were fixed, I would have been satisfied. However, given that the only way to get web-radio is through the wireless router, it doesn't work out too well when the radio kills the router. I would love a simple plug-and-play item with similar sound quality. Also, the buttons are MAJOR fingerprint magnets. In summary, good sound. bad web-radio/software/wireless connectivity. If you're a computer engineer or very well versed in computers, you will probably like this item. If you're not, you will probably be frustrated and end up returning it. First bad purchase from Amazon. Returning it today...UPDATE: just spent about four hours trying to get my wireless router revived. The WA1 really screwed everything up. If I could give it a negative star I would. I can't believe how frustrating it was to fix the problems this little piece of garbage did. Sony should have done what the Nintendo Wii does - make it simple to connect to a wireless router. My 4th grade son connected our Wii to the internet. That's how it should always be - make everything so simple even a caveman could do it. :)
I got a Card/AP combo. the access point configuration is '93 web graphic design in a relatively new product. I am not using WEP so no issues with that.The PC card itself is garbage, out of the box it worked for about 20-30 mins then lost the connection. I thought initially this was a problem with my laptop (Dell CPI-A it runs rather hot) So I borrowed 2 cards from IT at work, a Sony Vaio card and a Lucent/Orinoco Silver and they both worked for over 2 hours with no problems.I sent an email to &quot;support&quot; a while ago and got an autoresponder that said someone would contact me (it has been a month since then) I am not inclined to spend 3 ours on hold with these people (I have a job and not enough free time for that nonsense) They offer (from what I understand) AOL support (800# and a long wait to talk to an incompetant) I don't think that is acceptable.I am replacing this card with the Orinoco which I have read a lot of positive reviews of.As a side note the reported signal/link speed is not always accurate, and I had problems with the drivers making a WinXp home laptop from toshiba unstable. (big no no)DO NOT BUY THIS CARD. It is GARBAGE
I was pretty happy when i first made the purchase, reading prior reviews with the features the 720 had. After receiving the item, i immediatley powered it to my cell phone. I wanted to use the plus services for traffic,i work evenings and encounter alot of roadwork which local news radio stations fail to give.i noticed the bluetooth feature captured my 720 for handsfree,but the other features failed. the tomtom website clearly states the razr v3 is compatible,it definitly isnt, as mine reached 65% and gave me an error message,download failed.i called tomtom and was immediately given the run around,transfered to the technical dept,who then in turn transfered me to their mobile unit who never came on the phone.i emailed them directly, and received a reply that razr phones ARENT COMPATIBLE FOR PLUS SERVICES.i felt totally mislead, BEWARE IF YOU PLAN ON USING THE PLUS SERVICES WITH YOUR CELL..granted there is an optional fm/traffic antenna which will run u back $129 or more,depending when you read this.
Bad sound. A waste of money. I wanted to use them for hearing Sype, and everybody's words are muddled.
I can't tell you how many of these slim jewel cases have cracked- very annoying. Very poor quality. I don't know what it is with the ones that come with the blank CDR's either. The slim cases I got with audio CD's in the past(mainly import CD singles) have had no problems, with much use. But these 3M's and the ones that come with most blank CDR's are horrible. I'd stick to normal jewel cases or buy a binder, unless you don't mind the ease in which these crack.
I own seven weather radios that represent 5 different brands. Of the portable units I own I would have to rate this the lowest for value. Its not a poorly made radio or cheap in any way as far as its hardware. However with its usual price of around $45, it is greatly overpriced without anything added to it to make it worth the extra money. In fact, its inferior in my opinion to all other radios I have in its reception of weather broadcasts. Though the AM and FM is very loud and clear, switching the radio to the weather mode has the speaker sounding extremely muffled, and of much lower volume. Like an old radio that has its TONE knob turned all the way down to LOW. It has by far the worst sounding weather voice of any weather radio I own, even the cheapest ones. Switching from FM to the weather one hears a dramatic drop in volume, as well as quality. Very dramatic! Since NOAA weather broadcasts are not a medium well known for their fidelity in any event, any interference by a substandard radio only makes it far worse. This radio may be solid and well made. however with its tonal quality being greatly diminished in the weather selection, I would not recommend this unit for even the discounted price of $27 which I paid for it. A much better selection in a portable unit is the Midland ER102 also available on Amazon and reviewed by me. Its price is very close to this one, (and even cheaper than this radios usual price), but has excellent sound quality and reception in both AM, FM, AND weather.Midland ER102 Emergency Radio
i've owned many an item from logitech and have never had a problem, until now. i'm no speaker expert but i know i've definitely heard better quality sound. i'm one that likes to blast music for the whole world to hear. but with these speakers, once the sound gets too high you can't decipher the lyrics. needless to say i've had this system for less than a year and the subwoofer just blew out on me and i'm ticked. this time i'm going to spring for a more expensive system that has a reputable sound. all in all it was a good buy for a beginner like me, but i would have liked to be able to hear more from than less than a year's worth of music.
Used a Panasonic 2.4Ghz phones as the extension and it would not get a dial tone. Plugged in a simple corded phone and it worked just fine.So, beware, the operation of the unit is uncertain.
I have a G4 tower Mac that did have a built in Ethernet. Unfortunately, a lightening strike took out the port and I was forced to get a PCI card to replace the port. The first card I bought was the D-Link DFE-530TX+. I was excited because the box clearly said that the card would work with Macs and that the "minimum requirement" was OS 10.2.They lied. OS 10.2 is the _maximum_ for this card. For most people, it won't work with 10.3 and up. D-Link has no driver for 10.3 or higher, only 10.2. A google search shows that some people have been able to get the card to work with 10.3. I couldn't. I tried several different drivers (some users recommended a driver from Realtek) and none worked.It's my guess (and totally a guess) that this card is really only for older Macs that are limited to 10.2. D-Link doesn't seem to have any intention of supporting modern Macs.This is the second D-Link product I've used (the first was a cable modem) and I've been disappointed both times. I can't speak for Windows users, but this company doesn't deserve Mac business.
Understand this is a plastic filter that will negate the image quality of any decent lens. I use this as a last resort for images that will be converted to black and white.Color-shift of the plastic is too dramatic for its use in my color capture.For the price... eh... whatever.
So I dropped the stylus from my smaller Wacom Usb pad in my foot bath. It ceased working. That's the breaks. Instead of getting just the new pen I decided to get the bigger pad, pen included. So after a three week wait by the supplier, it came. As a graphics pad it works. I looked at the pretty pictures on the box. O ho Thought I, a way to play around with an Ink like software without buying a TabletPc. Well The software doesn't install. It says uninstall previous software. I did, again and again. So I googled around to find a fix which (...) convinced me it wasn't just because I was a bad girl. So I have the big pad. And oops I didnt try it with my Photoshop before writing this. My previous stylus had its bad hair days with the pressure sensitive effect. Didjaknow that Al Hirschfeld used the big pad to do his great cartoons? So my review is like the little girl with the curl in the middle of her forhead, when it s good it is very very good, and when it is bad it is horrid.
Don't be a fool. Save your money and give this product a wide berth. Lousy reception and battery life of barely an hour, plus battereis continue draining even when the damn thing is off! Must have been invented by the folks at Eveready. I called tech support once, and all they could tell me is that I must have bad batteries. Signal doesn't hold, even 5 feet away from the receiver. Sound suffers, with an underlying hiss. All in all the sort of product that makes you take note of the manufacturer's name and be warned.
The SMC2804WBRP-G is my 3rd SMC router. I've been a happy SMC customer up until purchasing the 2804WBRP-G. I've always found SMC routers to be easy to configure and to have reliable connectivity. The 2804WBRP-G is no exception as a router, but the reason I purchased the 2804WBRP-G model (in place of the non print server 2804WBR) was for the added print server functionality.Unfortunately, after 3 weeks of working with SMC Tech support, re-installing HP print drivers, changing 2804 firmware 3 times and reconfiguring the Win2000 LPR port dozens of times, I'm throwing in the towel. The Print Server feature is not robust - it simply does not work correctly. It will handle the first job in the print queue after system startup, but when you send a second job, the router crashes and re-boots. After that, the only way it will print again is after a complete system reboot.I strongly suggest waiting a few months until SMC addresses this problem with the 2804WBRP-G and corrects the firmware. Meanwhile, the non print server 2804WBR is an excellent alternative.
Although I liked the DVD player while it was alive, it broke after only 9 months. When I called Philips, they said the "warranty" had expired, and it would cost me $15 to get phone support, not to mention the cost to get it fixed. It's totally unethical for a company to design a player that breaks after only 9 months and then refuses to fix it. Buyers of Philips' products beware.
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.
The fuzz is too much it doesn't work if you you want quality audio. Also distorts bass & treble.
Purchased several of these for business and personal use for use on all types of platforms (Win, OSX, Linux, etc.) and speed is very sub-par. Regardless of platform or format, speeds are abysmal. Bought these based on the reviews of others regarding speed and I'm sorry to say they were way off. Throughput on large files (e.g. 9GB MKV) maxes out at 4MB/s and read speeds are equal - even using TeraCopy on Windows the speeds are no better. Keep in mind this is real-world file transfer speeds, not the results of a synthetic benchmark.Hope this review helps someone out - if you need a general purpose USB drive this would be fine, but don't expect stellar performance.
If I pay 3 to 5 times more than regular tape because i don't want sticky residues after removing it I expect it to work as promised.It does exactly the opposite. I tried it on a glossy surface and removed it immediately and all went well. Then, i actually use it on that surface and left it there for several days. When I removed it it left the stickiest glue on the surface and luckily the material allowed the use of warm water and a cloth to patiently remove it. It was much worse than regular duct tape.So now I know that it works as long as you remove it as soon as possible. Not exactly what I needed and paid for.
The HDMI cable was of poor quality as both ends of the cable were w/ the connectors loose and not soldered properly. This caused much aggravation because it took me quite a while to figure out that the brand new cable was inferior and causing the problem. Now, I've missed the holiday season watching movies without HD on the new Network Media Player our family got for streaming movies.I will try to contact the supplier to see if they will stand behind their product.
This device is not a MP3 player because it just plays Sony's audio format (ATRAC), so you always have to convert your MP3 files into ATRAC format using a software provided by the manufacturer (that is not so easy to use).
I bought these for my Canon Powershot because I was tired of the rechargeable batteries I had not lasting that long. Some reviews talked about how long these batteries lasted. DON'T BELIEVE THEM!! I wasted $40 buying these batteries, and they don't last any longer than the generic set I bought for half that price.
I ordered a body suit for a kindle fire hd 8.9 and received one that won't even come close to fitting.
June 10, 2008: The National Weather Service issues a Tornado Watch for the entire state of Vermont. You would think this weather radio, turned on and with fresh batteries, would go crazy and sound an alarm, or at the very least display that there has been a tornado watch issued. Nope. This weather radio didn't. Other things I don't like about it: Difficult to set up. Difficult to get to the weather radio. VERY POOR RECEPTION!!!! I had to leave it in one specific spot in my house to get reception, and if I moved it a millimeter, it would lose it's signal. Would I reccomend it? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! What I would reccomend is the Midland WR-100 model.Midland WR-100B SAME Weather and All Hazards Alert Monitor with Alarm Clock
I bought 4 of these and 2 did not work. These are absolute junk. I didn't even bother returning them.
Let's begin with what I did like about the Zen .... NOTHING! Here's what's left over.The problems are plenty so let's begin. The biggest problem is the confusing Creative management menu. It's a bit clumsy and hard to navigate. I was able to create a list and when I tried to burn the files to disk it kept failing. Next the actual sound quality is far from perfect. Certain frequencies played back were crackling and mushy. When played from the Menu the songs were just fine but when played on Zen many of the songs just weren't very clear. The belt clip, costing $20, bucks didn't seem to work right with the player. It's a large cradle like contraption that you fit around the player which hinders the access to the on/off/lock button. The provided USB cable is only about 18" long. Unless your PC is easily accessible and the USB port is in front of the PC you're going to have to go out and buy a longer cord. Oh, and like the Ipod if you want to charge your new Zen from a wall outlet they get ready to spend another $30-40 bucks. The Zen doesn't come with one. You charge the unit through the USB. With all these problems it's no wonder Apple owns 80% of the portable music player market.
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 from eForBay and had a horrible experience. not as described, I received it dirty and used, it rattled inside and does not work for ANY apple products. Does NOT work for iPhone (any generation), iTouch or iPod. I paid $8 for shipping for when it only took them less than $2 to ship. I returned it with a tracking number and it still got sent back to me even when I told them when they would be receiving it..It was a total waste of time and money for a product I cant even use.If you need a power adapter, DO NOT BUY FROM EFORBAY and just get a legit one from an actual retail store who won't jip you for $20 !Thank you.
If you have a Playstation 2 that won't read CD's, this isn't the product to buy. Get your PS2 checked out.
Got this item quickly and for a good price. I guess I should have known to not buy the cheapest one, as it worked for less than a month. One day I just plugged it in and it wouldn't connect. Changed the batteries, reset it, and nothing. Total waste of money.
I have used this for 2 days now - the first day I ended up borrowing a friend's Microsoft wireless mouse (which worked flawlessly) because my 2 hour old Kensington was falling apart (there are 3 magnets inside holding the case together, 2 of mine came off the first day). I glued the 2 magnets back on that night, and the second day was better, but after using it for about 15 minutes, it would start flaking out and I would be unable to select anything on the screen. I ended up borrowing a friends Logitech wireless, which also worked flawlessly. Now I liked the idea of this one - mainly the slim profile so I could slip it in my pocket, but the construction is cheap and the performance is unreliable. Both the Microsoft and Logitech mice were clearly of higher quality construction. I don't know which one I'm going to buy but this one is destined for the trash bin. I forgot to mention that the wheel rubs against the plastic, so when I use the wheel, I have to hold it slightly to the left just so it will rotate, again - cheap construction.
I purchased this item last october and when I try to redeem the points in my console shows the message Invalid Code. I've also tried in xbox.com and the message is the same.
I bought this because my ipod was getting fixed.well when i got it all setup.Put music on it. Charged it. it worked for 5 minites then it shut off then it started frezzing. The screen is to hard to see. cant find the music. ONE OF THE MOST MP3 TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IM WARNING YOU! IT MIGHT ME THE SMALEST MP3 AROUND BUT SMALLER ISNT THE BEST MP3 YOU CAN GET. U CAN GET IPOD NANO 1GB FOR THE PRICE OF THIS HUNK OF JUNK! I HAD GOT 3 NONE OF THEM WORKED!HAVE FUN LISTENING TO SOMETHING THAT DOESNT work dont buy it!
I bought this for as an SDHC reader, but it turned out to be only SD. They acknowledged the mistake. Look closely at the picture.
When I purchased my first DVP642 I was very pleased to learn that it did indeed do everything promised. It played everything I threw at it. The picture wasn't the best, I noticed quite a bit of difference between this unit's output and the other DVD players we have around the house. Overall I was pleased with my purchase.Fast forward to eight months later and the unit stopped working, the only clue being a blinking red light on the power button. This was when I discovered that the warranty wasn't really too good, but that didn't really bother me because they were fairly cheap. I liked it enough to take a chance and pick up another unit. This one lasted six months before pulling a repeat performance of my original player. Once you start buying a new player every six months the price advantage evaporates like a puddle of water on a hot, sunny day.I personally don't recommend this DVD player to any of my family or friends, since there are now many new DVD players on the market that are better than the DVP642, at very similar price levels. I'd recommend researching your options and picking up a player from a different company based off their customer service and warranty.
Wow. I am enraged right now at this godforsaken POS laptop "lock". Let me set the scene:I go into the library for a nice, long afternoon of studying. I don't feel comfortable leaving my laptop on the table whenever I go to the bathroom, so I bring this Targus Defcon CL along to secure my computer for whenever I'm not at the table. I connect it and get on with my studying. Come dinnertime, I feel it's time to go, so I put the combo in the lock and IT WON'T UNLOCK. WTF.I am getting frantic, thinking maybe I've gone insane and forgot the combo (which would be impossible since it's the digits of my freaking date of birth). Desperate, I Google "Targus Defcon CL won't open". Lo and behold, this exact same thing has happened to hundreds of other people!! The Amazon reviews alone are almost all about how the combo will randomly change on you! Now I'm trippin out, so I start Googling a way to open the piece of crap up without the combo. Luckily, engagdet.com did an article a few years ago about how easy it is to cut the cable or to decipher the combination of these things.I drive home to grab a strong set of wire cutters, and come back to cut the cable. Takes me about 10 minutes to cut through, with a 7" wire cutter (something a person can have in their pocket while you're away from your comp, spend 10 min, and be off with your laptop in their hands). Unfortunately, during that 10 min duration, someone reports me to the librarian because they think I'm trying to steal a laptop. I have to log in to the computer to prove that it's mine. Slightly embarrassing, but even he thought it was hilarious that the lock not only messed up my combo, but was pretty easy to cut through.SO, to recap, the reasons this is the WORST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER PURCHASED:1) IT WILL RANDOMLY CHANGE THE COMBO. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MORE CASES THAN NOT (Google it).2) The cable literally takes 5-10 minutes with a mediocre set of cutters to get through. Anyone can take your laptop if you are off in the bathroom or something for a bit.
It as a perfectly fine DVD player until it wouldn't load discs any longer. We tried and tried, and bought DVD head cleaner, and went to the Philips site and consulted our manual.Buy a Sony.
i am very familiar to microscopes but this one is very painful. it does not give the sufficient ammount of light because it contains a mirror, the microscopes with lamps in them are way better. other than that the microscope is pretty good with the lenses but i wouldnt waste my money on this.
This product did not work for me. I tried several configurations and it heard nor attenuation of the noise I was trying to filter. Your mileage may very. I can not recommend it to anyone.
These discs SEEM to be OK for something you want to keep, but that's not the purpose of re-writeable discs. I find that they fail after being re-written 4 or 5 times. I'm going back to using Verbatim.
I bought this to replace two 16GB USB flash drives I was using for Windows 7 ReadyBoost. When I plugged the drive in, Windows 7 recognized it. I went to set it up for ReadyBoost and Windows said it did not meet the minimum specs for ReadyBoost! So for what I purchased the drive for, it's useless. It's still a huge USB drive, but not fit for what I purchased it for. I e-mailed Verbatim to complain since they advertise that it works with Windows 7 ReadyBoost, but have not heard from them yet.
Got this thing today and will return tomorrow. What is the point of selling a product and promoting its internet radio feature if you don't tell people that you are limited to Live365 radio stations. This makes no sense and is a waste of time when i can find my own radio stations.Also you can't just put in a cd and play the music wirelessly, you have to first download the cd.
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.
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.
I bought this UPS back in May 2010. I had owned an APS UPS previously whose battery died after a few years, and had heard of Tripp-Lite's good reputation. Unfortunately, I don't know if I have a "dud" but it has lost power while the computer was turned "on" several times. I bought this UPS for the sole reason to avoid power outages while my new $2000 iMac is turned on and this thing is actually causing them. I'm in the process of contacting Amazon regarding a replacement. I must assume that this is an anomaly, so I'll try to post a followup regarding the replacement unit.
I ordered a sigma lens the same time I ordered the filterand the wrong size filter arrived 52mm instead of 58mm the lens size for the filterI sent it back and they credited my account. need to tighten up QC double check your order before clicking on it
Don't waste your money on this. It seems the only reason this DVD was made was to feature someone's girlfriend's video. It's nothing more than...if you see an X on the screen your brightness is set too high and the girl in the middle should look good while the one one the right looks pasty. Now your done let's watch a terrible music video.
I bought this camera as a gift for my teenage son. It seemed to work fine but no disk was included to download the pictures. Went back to the store where it was purchased and none of them include the disk. Even though the package states software included.
I (like many) loved the Secret History and have read it a least a dozen times, it&#65533;s like an old friend or favorite vacation spot, I put on the tea and am at Hampden College (which reminds me of the decrepit New England College that I attended in the 1980's. But, unfortunately the latest effort by Donna Tartt "The Little Friend" after having read it page after mediocre page, will be relegated to the land of uninspiring tomes collecting dust on the bookshelf. I was barely able to stand it the first time around, no use wasting heartbeats with a second reading.The book starts out wonderfully and having waited so long for a follow up I decided to savor the book and not rush through it. The first chapter is terrific; unfortunately the remaining chapters are a total disappointment. The main character Harriet is the living example of the old phrase "The devil makes work for idle hands", although reviewers have lionized this Millennial Nancy Drew/Ramona the Brave, I found myself sympathizing with the "villains" at the end of the book. I obviously won't give away the ending, (Is there an ending in this thing?) If Donna Tartt was trying to make a point about what happens when people have too much free time on their hands then she's as much a genius as Harriet is (inside joke wait till the end), in more ways than one! 1)Harriet is the embodiment of why kids should be required to take summer school unless they have something planned for the vacation. 2)the book is a supreme example of "typing and not WRITING". I gave this book two stars for Gum (the Grandmother and matriarch of the nefarious Ratliff clan) the descriptions of her had me laughing out loud on the subway! The other characters were cliched and shallow. If there is ever to be a sequel to this book (God Forbid!) Send Harriet far away to boarding school and Flesh out Gum a bit more, she was the only interesting/funny/inspired character in this book (Libby is okay but loses her luster like a withering Magnolia Leaf after the first chapter). Finally what&#65533;s with the lavish Funeral Descriptions? That&#65533;s the only (sadly) similarity I found with the Secret History. If you loved the first novel, you will be disappointed by the second. I know I was. But like many rites of passage (The first day of Kindergarten, Acne, and the SAT's)this book is something that every card carrying Donna Tartt fan will just have to suffer through. And suffer you will. No hate mail from Die Hard Fans please.
It played fine for a week and then it stopped playing sound out of the left speaker. It only plays on one side. Quite annoying when listening to the Beatles or other bands who use each speaker for different sounds instead of one homogeneous sound out of both speakers.
how do you rate a product if you received it and it does not work?sorry, but for me it's just 1 out of 5.The operating system does not load. it dosplays vaio logo, then tries to load windows, it can not, it says that there is a problem with that soft loading.My undestanding is that this may happened because of the problem with a hard drive. I called sony, they offered, that they send op. syst. recovery cd. Again, I' 100% sure thats the hard drive. I know they will send cd, then they will probably agree that that's hard drive. If you want to have a headache of sending cd's, attempting to install them, then returning or replacing the product - then buy it.(Note 1. I owned/bought 4 new laptops before, 3 of them vaio, they worked ok, but now there is obviously a problem with sony products. Note 2. I planned to install my own windows xp instead of vista on that model, but still I wanted to take a look at vista, and to make sure that vista is not operable on that laptop model).I will post an update later about how the things develop about my unfortunate purchase.***added later:I exchanged the item at the retailer. made sure windows vista does not work on it (it certainly loads but it's not operable). installed windows xp anew (as planned) (do not forget drivers from sony website, not all of them). works just great! (as initially expected). for whatever reason i can not change my rating for this item but please, note, after i exchanged the item it, by itself, deserves 5 out of 5.
This camera has a great concept of a weather proof, compact go anywhere body BUT... Beware that if you buy this, the software that comes with it to download your photos onto your computer will only let you edit and print those photos. In other words, you CANNOT e-mail or even save them to disk without purchasing the upgrade to the software from Olympus.Also, the camera takes okay photos, but I noticed that 1 out of every 5 or 6 photos is blurred for no apparent reason. I am not a professional photographer, but this is my third Olympus digital camera and it is the most expensive and poorest performer overall. That's not to say that it's a bad camera, but I would have expected better for the price.Having said that, it does have some useful settings, and I love the compactness and portability of this camera. I'm just very annoyed that they're expecting everyone to pay for the upgrade to the software to make the photos taken with this camera share-able digitally.
The camera stores high definition footage on its internal hard drive as .m2ts files, one file for each clip you shoot. You can easily transfer these to your computer via USB - the camera shows up as an external hard drive on your computer, as you would hope and expect.You can also use Sony's supplied software, available only for PC, to transfer footage, and this is an efficient way of importing lots of clips at once. The software organizes these clips into chronological folders, according to the date of each clip's shooting. A nice feature.If you are on a Mac, you will need an Intel Mac and have Windows XP installed to do this. Nobody to my knowledge has got playback to work on a Mac yet other than running under Windows. And I've searched. I have a Mac Pro, and the only way I can play back the files is to boot into Windows XP using BootCamp, and install Sony's software. This works very well, but is not exactly ideal.BUT HERE IS THE MAJOR PROBLEM ANOUT THIS SONY CAMERA....OK.. FIRST YOU CANT PLAY YOU HD RECORDING ON YOUR COMPUTER ONCE YOU DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE CAMERA BECAUSE THE FILE THAT THE CAM RECORDS ON IS IN M2TS. IN ORDER FOR YOU TO PLAY THIS FILE YOU HAVE TO BUY I REPEAT BUY ADDITIONAL SOFT WARE WHICE WILL COST YOU $100 EXTRA JUST TO PLAY THE FILE. AS FOR EDITING WELL SONYS SOFTWARE THAT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE. DOEST REALLY DO MUCH AT ALL SINCE THE FILE ARE IN M2TS. PLEASE BEFOR YOU DO ANYTHING ON BUYING ANY CAMARE LOOK AT BLOGS AND FORUMS. READ OTHER PEOPLES RESPONSES. $1500.00 IS ALOT TO SPEND ON A CAMERA. BUT REMEMBER IT NOT JUST THE CAM U BUYING TO STILL HAVE TO PAY FOR TAX..CAMERA CASE..EXTRA BATTERY( THE BATTER THAT COME WITH IS IS ONLY A 6HR BATTERY NOT THAT LONG)..THEN INSURANCE IN CASE IT BREAKS. ALLTOGETHER IT COST ME $$$2100.. THATS ALOT AND I CANT EVEN EDIT THE STUPID THING...READ THE BAD REVIEWS..THEN YOULL KNOW WHAT REALLY UP WITH THE CAM.. THE GOOD REVIEWS JUST WANTS YOU TO BUY IT.. GOOD LUCK..OH BY THE WAY THE FEATURS AND CONTROLLING OF THE CAMERA IS GREAT. BEST I SEEN. I AM NOT RETURNING THE CAMERA CAUSE FOR WHAT IT DOES IT IS GREAT.. JUST NEED THAT SOFT WARE TO EDIT TO COME OUT ALLREADY. 6/14/07 GOOD LUCK
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.
Sometimes you get what you pay for. I bought these because they werent very expensive. When i separate them from the package and try to use them, the ends curl up, making them hard to use.
I bought this card last summer for my canon S200 camera. It supposes to be able handling 350 pics. But I can only take 100 pics with it, over that number the camera says &quot;CF card error&quot;. I found this problem two months after I got it since I didn't have chance to take many photoes with it. It was too late to return the card. I hate it. I will never try Viking again.
I received a bad cable. I wanted to use it to connect my netbook to my plasma and be able to sit anywhere in the room. The picture quality was very poor with red distortion. Also, I was unable to get any audio. Make sure you shop around before picking this product. Avoid it if possible.
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.
I've used Epson printers for the past 10+ years and this printer is garbage. My Epson Stylus 440 lasted for around 6 years and this one only lasted a couple of months. Printer would go through the motions of printing but nothing would print. Replaced the ink catridges (should've just bought a new printer at that point) for a total of $65. Still nothing printed. Called Epson and was told this was a common problem with this printer. After talking for 2+ hours on the phone with them they refused to fix my printer or compensate me for the $65 in ink I spent. At that point I told them where they could shove their printer and then unplugged it, took it outside and went "Office Space" on it with a baseball bat...I've since bought another printer by another company and will never go back to epson.
Beware, It says "SPEAKER SYSTEM" there is only one speaker in the box. Tell me what speaker system would include just one 6x9 speaker. They are not priced in pairs, like you would expect all other 6x9 speakers to be. Who buys just one 6x9 speaker. I have never seen a 6x9 speaker system that only includes one speaker. Now, I can either pay to ship it back or buy another one. Go figure, probably exactally what they wanted.
I recently bought these for my car and installed them. Installation was easy and the hardware was perfect. These speakers do NOT bump. I turned the bass all the way up and they sound horrible. They really aren't good at any range and I have 280 watts going to each. Also the description is very misleading. It says that they have a 40 is magnet when in reality it is a 30 oz. False advertising and horrible product. I will be buying nothing but name brand from now on. Only good thing is the shipping was great and free!
Purchased in good faith and didn't immediately set up service until it was too late for a return.A complete rip off of a product that probably works, but we'll never know since the previous owner didn't officially release it when service was disconnected somewhere in Ill.Leaves me out in CA. Thanks a whole pant load.
I have had this mouse about 4 months when the finish started cracking and peeling the top of my mouse looks like the side of a 50 year old house. Even peeling on the side buttons. Works ok, just uncomfortable to touch.
I was really debating whether to try this inexpensive battery out. I finally thought, how bad can it be? It's just a battery right? Well, I charged it up and put it in the camera and was able to get one or two shots off. Then the battery continually shuts the camera off. Like it is pulsing or something. I would turn the camera on, it would shut itself off... it was like the battery would run out of charge each time I turned it on. I put the original battery back in and everything works normal. Dumb move on my part to throw the packaging away before fully evaluating. If you want to take a chance, you might get a good one... but keep your packaging just in case!
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 had a Dell Axim which I sold on eBay to get the 4700. The Axim was well done and it simply worked. The 4700 has been too troublesome to use regularly. The WiFi software gets moody, PDF files don't always display (has no converter like the Axim does), the backup battery discharges in a couple of days even with the unit off, and doesn't have enough memory for some applications. I've had it about a year, and now it won't boot...just out of warranty. It just comes up with a white screen. I've tried everything, including firmware update using the boot loader. HP Tech support was no help. After paying about $600 for this thing which I haven't used much, now I need to spend a few hundred bucks on repair. It has a great screen though!?! I think I'll take the screen out and sell it on eBay.
I do not want to spend a lot of time writing this because the other negative reviews you have probably already read are accurate. I have 2 of these TV's. Good prices but cheap quality. The sound sucks on both TV's and the DVD player is out on the newer one. Spend your money elsewhere.
The base and cords are fine. The home antenna is horrible at getting reception. I had to pull the car antenna and use that instead to get anything over 4 out of ten bars on the radio. With the car antenna in the same spots I received all ten bars of reception.
I wanted to like this player, but we couldn't get one that worked. After researching the features, I recommended this player to my wife who wanted a small flash memory player to use outside. I've had good luck with my Zen Sleek Photo, so the the Zen V looked like a good bet.The first Zen V we ordered had a defective navigation joystick. It wouldn't scroll up or down, even after upgrading the firmware and resetting the player. Creative tech support said we should return it, so we exchanged it for a second one. The second one had the same problem, so we gave up on the Zen V and will pick out another player as soon as we decide on one.I'm hoping we just had unusually bad luck to get two defective players in a row, but it's left me wondering about Creative's quality control. On the plus side, Amazon made the return/refund process pretty much painless.
I had formed a good impression of Celestron based on my experience with the Nexstar5, so I was quite disappointed with the price:quality ratio of this accessory. What you get for the money is a fairly inexpensive plastic case (production cost to Celestron, probably &lt;$10) and several sheets of pre-scored, low-density foam. The idea is you are supposed to "pluck" out pieces of the foam until you've got a cavity that fits the very irregular profile of the scope. I guess that's the idea - there are no instructions in the box as to how to achieve the fit. And after over an hour of very careful plucking, I ended up with a very unsatisfactory result. In order to fit the scope and foam in the box, you have to thin down the foam margins to the point that they fall apart (remember, they are pre-scored right to the edges). The margins are also thin enough so that I doubt they would provide much shock protection. Finally, the multiple floppy sheets have no way to hang together when the scope isn't in the box. Overall, it's a very poor product for the price, and very surprising, as it would have been very cheap for Celestron to supply a pair of pre-formed foam inserts.
Bought it new. It was a pain to set up for reasons already stated by other reviewers, but I'm used to that. Its performance was inconsistent, requiring sporadic, annoying power resets for no particular reason. It was close enough to the router to rule out signal strength problems. After five months the lights went out and it stopped working altogether. Pretty shabby all things considered.
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 purchased this to use along with my new 42" Philips 1080p LCD TV. From the start, I have had problems with it. First, it often locks up completely, becoming unresponsive to the remote (checked that batteries are good). The only way to get out of the "locked up" mode is to pull the plug out of the wall. Not good. Next I noticed that while a movie is playing, suddenly the time counter will be displaying completely random numbers that are unrelated to play time. Another bad sign. Third, though I am connected to a 1080p set, which is configured correctly, if I try to choose 1080p upscaling from the player, it displays only briefly and then goes to a green screen and the DVD player locks up again (requiring unplugging from the wall outlet). Given that this is a Philips player, with a Philips TV, I'm quite disappointed with the lack of seamlessness. I am sure it is likely that I received a bum unit, but for a little more money, I will probably go with another manufacturer.
We purchased the first PDR-M25 on 5/16. It lasted for 31 days, and then it would not turn on. Toshiba exchanged it for another camera (same model). When the replacement came, it would NOT take a picture when it first came out of the box. Then it took a few pictures, and then seized up again and the shutter button would not work. Toshiba sent another camera, same model, and it lasted 61 days before it refused to focus properly and the flash got out of sync with the shutter. I am awaiting camera #4, as Toshiba refused to send my money back.
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!!!
I've had the Rebel XT and this "kit" lens for over a year, and the lens seems to be mediocre at best. I stuck with Canon when buying my first DSLR based on loving the optics of my old Canon Powershot S20. Sometimes I think the old S20 had better optics than this kit lens (although the many other limitations of that camera pushed me to the DSLR market).I also have the 50mm f1.8 lens and the 75-300mm 4-5.6 lenses. The 50mm lens is better WHEN it focuses right, and the 75-300mm is amazing (except for when my hands are too shaky...I definitely need an Image Stabilization lens).For anyone looking to buy a Rebel, buy the body only and spend a little extra on a better lens than this one. I will soon be getting the EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 lens as my replacement for this lens.If I were to make a suggestion to someone looking for their first DSLR from Canon, I would actually suggest starting with the 40D with it's "kit" 28-135 IS lens.
Bought this unit. It will not power up right out of the box. I would not suggest buying this item. I have read several other reviews stating the same thing. It appears this item has serious qaulity issues.
The Samsung DVD-R130 DVD Recorder is the worst dvd recorder ever made; it records your shows just fine. But when you go to watch them it says it can't read the disc. It has no problem reading the disc during the recording session but it can't read what it records. Only an Idiot would buy this recorder. I for one will not buy a Samsung product again.
This product is, in theory, a very useful multitask machine. Unfortunately, I've had quite a bit of trouble keeping it in working order. The ink ran out after what seemed to be very little use (though this, I'm afraid, may be typical of modern printers). Then, when I bought the replacement cartridge..., I still get the "cartridge needs replacing" message. ... overall I'm sorry I didn't get a basic printer and the other peripherals (scanner, fax) separately. I admit I'm far from being a techie, but these machines are supposed to be easy to use and this one doesn't fit that description at all.
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 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
I dont know how this product is getting such high rating and reviews, I am not getting any VHF channels on this, I tried all the directions and the boosters.
This cartridge with tank came with my printer when I purchased it and if I didn't know better (the box had never been opened and was tightly sealed) I would think that it had been used. It does not print up to 80 pages unless the pages are only partially full. In fact, it was empty by the time I got finished printing one three page letter and about another 5 or 6 pages from a web site. Ten or 12 pages is all I got before it was empty. I thought there was something wrong with my printer and didn't even realize, at first, that the the color was gone as I had never experienced this before. One will go broke buying ink tanks and cartridges for Canon's BJC80, 50 and other small, portable printers and they are expensive in themselves. I wish I'd never bought it as it's always, always out of ink and never available when I need it.
I bought another type of player from digitalway and downloaded a firmware upgrade FROM their website which completely zapped my player. I sent it to them and they informed me they wouldn't be able to repair or replace it. Basically I was just S.O.L.
Took it on Safari in Rwanda. Shot great video of elephants, hippos, giraffes, etc. Got home, no sound. Imagine my frustration. Camera worked great for over a year, but then on an important trip, the sound stopped recording on the camera. Don't purchase if you want reliability for the long run. Great out of the box but didn't work when I needed it to work.
We cheaped out and ordered this cable to connect our Netgear Neo TV to our television to watch Netflix, etc. while it worked for a couple of shows, we then began to receive a &#34;no signal&#34; message on the television.
I got this camera 6 months ago as an "upgrade" to my previous Fuji. I was happy with it for the first months but over the last month the quality of the images got horrible (to say the least). Now I can't take pictures at night or with low light. I will stand 3-4 feet away from the target and the picture won't come out right. I don't think it has to do with the flash, since some pictures taken at daytime are coming out washed out, too. I've also noticed some red lines in some of the images. What else can I tell you? I'm writing this review while I'm researching for a new camera.
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.
We ordered this adapter for a Casio CTK-2300 Keyboard. Contrary to the product details, it works for all Casio CTK keyboards, it does not fit the adapter and is the wrong polarity. Amazon is working on this and I am currently waiting on a return label / credit.
Bought this to go with the Olympus four-thirds E PL 2 camera. It is totally useless because it does not screw onto the lens. Shame on Amazon for recommending the purchase of this turkey along with the camera. It was cheap enough so it's not worth the hassle to try to return it and get a refund. Don't waste your money on this.
I was very disappointed with my purchase.the record player doesnt play very clear. and the tapes were clear,then the tape player wasnt eatting them. I would not recommend spending all that $$ for something i think is not that good.
I'm not sure about other brands, but this item will NOT work with Dell laptops (3-pronged plugs).If you own a Dell, look else where.
I had been using an earlier $ 25 version of Targus for 2 years and I decided to upgrade into this one expecting that since it was double the price it would surely be an improved technology. Moreover, the only reason I chose this one over the popular Antec was that it had an extra 4 USB Hubs. Boy, I don't think I have been so disappointed with a product purchased through Amazon than this time. Apart from the fact that it is a real noisy Chill pad, mine seems to have a technical flaw that it makes an overbearing noise as one of the fans gets stuck. I have a considerably light weight Mac Book Pro so weight is not the issue. I have to switch it off 3-7 times ON-OFF-ON-OFF till such time that the noise stops. Another amazingly absurd thing is that the extra USB ports do not work. I have tried many times, to attach my external drive, Keyboard etc, but THEY JUST DON'T work, so it is either that the supplier has pulled a fast one on me and supplied a thrown away item or the product itself is rubbish.
Like reviewer SRFireside "ZOOM!" I wanted an MP3 player with a front panel Aux input. The aux input works, but this thing CAN NOT READ BASIC MP3 TRACKS. Let me be very clear - it does not read 'em It just loads the CD and silently plays track #1 indefinitely. A CD player that can not cope with MP3 is pretty much useless today, but one that claims to do then does not is intolerable. It is going back on Monday with a nasty note to the seller for false advertising.In the plus side, it does read basic "red book" Audio CDs but also newer style with alpha text data (the display is block style rather then scrolling longer title data). I have not bothered to test a mixed media CD. The AM sensitively seems better than most. The install is simple and straight forward. I am ticked that I had to install it to determine its shortcomings.
For the private/small office this unit has good features but defenitely lacks on RELIABILITY. It would be the third unit I get replaced in over a year. If you need something that's reliable this is NOT the firewall / router you want to buy. Unless you like calling Netgear tech support, and getting frustrated over and over. Let me give you an advise. When reding reviews, check for how long the person has been using the unit. Good luck to anyone out there who still wants to try it or go with Netgear.
I bought this fm transmitter about 6 months ago and was fairly satisfied. It was a little more expensive than I thought it should be for the basic features it has, but I decided to give it a chance. The sound quality wasn't excellent but was well above what you would get from a cheap device, and the signal strength was really good. From what I've written one would think it would be a 4 star device, and it would be have been had it not shorted out 6 months after I bought it.I take care of my electronics so I know it wasn't excessive force or abuse that did it in. Now whenever I try to use it if the move the cable even the slightest bit the left speaker cuts out, very frustrating.
I was extremely disappointed in this purchase. It turned out to be a refurbished model that did not work! [There was no indication beforehand that it was not a brand new item.] I had to pay UPS to send it back. THEN, I only received a partial refund for the returned item.It cost me a bundle to learn not to buy anything from Amazon again!
(21 February 2002) This DVD was purchased on 17 October 2001, and it has yet to be made to operate in a satisfactory manner. The mistake I made was not sending it back after it was found not to work out of the box.Apparently, only one of the two video outputs (composite and component) is active at a time with the proper video. And which one is active depends on whether or not the progressive mode is active. Coming from the inactive video port is a screen that says something about upgrading software or installing an upgrade.Presumably, the component video output can only provide the proper video when the unit is in the progressive mode. I have been able to make this happen only once, and subsequent attempts of pushing the arcanely-labeled VFP button on the remote control unit have not been successful in placing the unit in the progressive mode. As late as 20 February 2002, the unit is now producing this weird upgrading or installing software screen on the composite video output while not in the progressive mode--exactly opposite to what the manual indicates will be the case.A call to the JVC service center back in November 2001 with a description of this upgrading or installing software screen got the response that they had never heard of this before, and they had no idea what was happening. They advised going through a reset procedure that they provided. Once this was done, the unit behaved the same way as before.Another annoying thing about this DVD is that once the tray open/close is selected and the disk is removed, the response to pushing the open/close button is one of two: either it does nothing and the tray stays open or the tray closes and then in a few seconds reopens!The unit was taken in November 2001 to one so-called JVC factory authorized repair center, Lakewood Stereo in Lakewood, New Jersey, where they kept it until February 2002. It continues to malfunction.The bottom line is this: If you buy this product, or apparently any JVC product, and your unit has a problem, you will be on your own. You will not be able to get any useful service support from the JVC web site, the JVC service telephone number, nor any useful factory-authorized service. Your money will simply be gone with no satisfaction from your purchase.
We bought this machine on special at a local big-box electronics store, and it died within a week. The picture is fine, and it plays everything I throw in there, BUT the sound is horrifically distorted. AVOID.Plus the disc tray is cheaply made, thin and wobbly. The whole player is made on the cheap, very light and plastic plastic plastic.
This item sucks. It is ridiculous. Never could get the little eye pieces to stick and just plain didn't work. Don't waste your money,.
I've owned two of these for my seventh grade classroom. The first one became completely dull after about 6 months of use. With the second one, students were complaining that it wasn't sharpening--on the FIRST DAY I had it in my classroom! This is NOT a "heavy-duty" sharpener as advertised (although it DOES make a heavy-duty noise). I will try something else for my third sharpener.
I've had this THING for about 6 months. I have yet to get it to scan anything without crashing. Sometimes it prints, sometimes it doesn't. Mostly it crashes. When it does print, the quality is lousy. The printer drivers stink. I've got Windows 2000 and I keep getting errors. Because of these drivers and their quirks, I have lost all my printer set ups (and I generally have 4 or 5 printers set up at time) at least 3 times which has required my office's IT staff to rebuild them. I am not some casual computer user either. While I am not the biggest geek on the block, I'm a pretty sophisticated computer user who can get himself out of most trouble. This thing has completely defied all my efforts. Don't bother even considering it. Its not worth the trouble.
I think the title of my review says it all. I gave this mouse only 2 hours of use. It worked ok for using office applications like Excel or Word and fine on browsing the internet, but I was always left with the feeling it is slow and imprecise. When I tried it in Age of Mythology, it was downright too slow to work effectively. I could not click on my units as quickly as my regular Logitech Optical mouse, so I am returning MS' wireless blue mouse tomorrow. Note, I already upped the precision and mouse speed all the way to max, but it was still slow! I do not recommend this item as a gamer's mouse. Leave this to the internet surfers or business users!
These are simply Patch Cables. The ends seem tightly secure, but only time will tell. Who knows, the ends might just stay on this time.
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???
I purchased a ReplayTV 5060 and within 2 weeks it broke. The product was absolutely amazing... When is was working. I spent 2 1/2 weeks on the phone trying to get the product returned to ReplayTV (because I purchased it directly from them) and they gave me a run-around that was absolutely insulting. When I finally did get it shipped back to them (with my own money), they sent a BROKEN UNIT in its place back. My opinion is to NOT get one of the older models, no matter how cheap the deal is because ReplayTV is awful at keeping customers with broken units happy.
when I purchased this unit, it had been advertized to support mac os 9.x and higher (including mac os x). what I got caused my notebook (g3 lombard with OS X 10.4.10) to crash immediately upon plugin.adaptec has no information on their site regarding this card. I will be contacting amazon to get my money back or trade for a SUITABLE replacement that will work with my machine!
junk, yes it was under 2$, you get what you pay for. hooked up to xbox and it says "not supported" so i trashed it.
Did not work out of the box (received Sep 11,2009), no apparent damage and good packaging. My OS Win XP Media Center, Dell 1505 mfd approx 2006. Connected it to USB port (both tried) and nothing from XP informs me that "new hardware" had been connected, yet "my computer" would eventually show "removable drive (E:)". The green "power" indicator illuminated for a few seconds, so I think that it was receiving power, but then the green light extinguished. Instructions said it would be "auto-recognized" by XP (the CD disc driver is NOT FOR XP AND VISTA, I tried it as a last resort). I looked for new drivers in Windows and also on the I'net, no luck.When I right click on the drive ("my computer", "removable drive (E:)"), I cannot format or observe ANY properties regarding this drive. It simply will not work.This should be a simple device and I'm not expecting extremely fast performance, but it simply will not operate as is and I cannot find additional drivers.Time is money, and even at $20 I've wasted some IMO. Not sure what to buy if this Sabrent brand is really a TEAC with a Mitsumi Device Manager??? Made in China.I'm waiting on Amazon Customer Service to "make this right". I will report again.BTW: The documentaion indicates that it's a TEAC model FD-05 PUB, yet my Win XP "device manager" seems to indicate that it's a "Mitsumi USB FDD 061M USB device". I'm no expert, but clearly do not understand why "right click", "properties", on "(E)drive" doesn't show any useful info and why it is not recognized as a TEAC drive device.I'm disappointed.
I had the same experience as another reviewer of the product. this printer does not work out of the box. After trying for 2 days I gave up and called HP customer service and they diagnosed the problem as a defective chip in the printer. They wanted to replace the printer with a refurbised one; I refused and returned it back to Amazon.
I have been considering buying this drive for a few weeks now and was about ready to pull the trigger when I read the reviews. After all the research I've done this is the first I've heard that this is actually 2 250MB drives in a RAID 0.It is totally unacceptable that LaCie does not disclose this fact. I won't bore you with the details but RAID 0 increases your chances of losing data.
Got this for my wife as a gift because she loves to work out with her mp3 player. Control stick was hard to use; rarely the direction you move it was the direction shown. HR monitor was completely off, showed a resting HR of ~160 BPM for a healthy adult. Would not recommend this product to anyone looking to for an mp3 player to work out with. Try the Zen Nano Plus or Sandisk players. They have armbands and are much easier to use, especially when running.
Everything seemed fine and normal. I popped the bulb in and it worked ok for about an hour before it started to overheat. I have a bigass fan sitting around so I opened the window and pointed it at the projector. It lasted another month and finally burned out with the bulb lifespan of only 72 hours.Amazon has been awesome in assisting me with my return and full refund. I am mailing the bulb back as we speak.
I really like everything about this unit except for the lack of accuracy mine exhibits.1) At sea on a 23 foot boat the GPS read (in 3-D positioning) that I was 109 Ft above sea level.2)When hiking it often shows my return track many many many yards off of where it actually IS. Like on another side of a river...3) Called Magellen and got absolutely NO assistance.I do have friends who have the same model and theirs work great...I just got a lemon.
I brought an AKAI TV about 20 months ago from BJ's wholesale and got it for a steal. It shortly became obvious why the price was so great. About 4 months of using the TV the remote stopped working. This was not much of a problem since I have it hooked up to a cable box and I use the universal remote. Next my sound began to have problems. I would get an obnoxious loud screeching noise from the set. I thought it was from my cable box so I switched to the internal DVD player and the noise stopped. I replaced my cable box thinking it was the problem. Still no change, I began connecting other devices like playstation, WII, and DVD player This noise happened no matter what input I was using except the internal DVD player. It was to the point the set was unusable.Too make matters worse I could not find a single authorized repair facility. Finally I found a service person to look at the TV and he said he could not get parts for AKAI.I then called AKAI and was thoroughly disappointed by the lack of customer service or follow through. I was told everything from my system was hit by lighting to they would call me back with a name and place that would repair the TV. Every time I called back they never had record of my previous call.I will never buy another AKAI product.
maxell has been one of my trusted use for blank discs for longer than i can remember.up until sometime in 2005...when maxell changed their discs.heres the differencethe 2004 model has the maxell guy on rhe left, and the cdr/80/700 tihng on the right. on the top it says maxell in big letters. also if you feel the background, it is a whole lot more stable. it doesnt chip easily. also the plastic used was not scratched easily.the 2005/2006 model is a whole lot worse. it says cd-r onl eft, highlighted. on top of that it has maxell in small letters. on the right it says 80/700 and the maxell guy is right below it. the top of the disc is obviously used with cheaper material, and it scratches easily.another thing noticeable from the two is burn errors. ive had no burn errors at all with either of the 2004 models (regular or music). on the 2005 model at least 80% failed.also when using nero express i tested imation and sony cd-rs just to make sure my recorder was ok. imation had a 10% fail rate and sony had a 0% fail rate...my recorder works fine.also, i tried burning at slower speed with no better results.why would imation and sony work on my computer and maxell wouldnt. because maxell cd-rs are garbage. avoid at all costs get imation sony or get maxell but only if the discs look like i explained on the 2004 modle becuase those were literally the best cdrs ive ever owned.
To help readers put my comments into perspective, my MAJOR reason for buying the Gmini 400 was to download CF cards in the field during trips,etc. so that I could re-use the cards in my digital camera. I base my comments on this need and not for example, game playing ability.1. This was not clear to me before purchase, the 400 only reads TYPE 1 CF cards.2. The CF card slot needs to be used with care (due to design) since once could easily bend the pins if card insertion was hurried.3. Takes a long time to charge. I had new unit on charge for over 4 hours and it still was not charged.4. Picture review is SLOW. I shoot .jpg files that are about 5-6 mB each (8 mpixel) and they took about 8-10 seconds to be displayed. This is too long to review 100s of photos. Also, screen quality is not adequate to assess image focus quality, etc.5. I could not complete the download of even one card, so I can not accurately give download speeds. But, this unit seems slow on downloading.6. During my first and second attempts at downloading a cf card, I got the same error message - 'failure - error writing to hard drive. Please check hard drive' . Since my MAJOR reason was photo storage during trips, I was not going to risk a bad hard drive from day one!Unit was returned for refund and I'm looking at other options. It may be good as a MP3 player, or to watch movies/play games (read other reviews - I didn't evaluate these functions); but I do not recommend this unit for serious photographic usage for downloading CF cards.
I purchased this television in May, 2006, and it's performance was great while it lasted. After about 3 monhts, the tv began to malfunction. The colors would fade in and out, and then the picture would be rendered in about 4 colors, making everything on the screen a psychedelic blur. Eventually the screen would go out altogether, leaving me with a wonderful 32 inch flat-screen "radio". Westinghouse says they will take it back in for servicing, but it will cost me a fortune to ship it to them since I'm at an overseas military base. The bottom line is that this is a good tv, but it should have had a life span greater than three months.
For a start, the system comes without a power source, just two wires dangling from the base station and a figure in thevery rough instruction guide indicating that a 12 volt battery should be connected there.I too some work to find the right transformer and solder it in place. Then the system &#34;worked&#34;, by which I mea if the headset was placed a foot away from the base and at the correct angle, you got a good clear audio. However, trying to luse the headset 4-6 feet away from the base is a frustrating exercise, some time you get a signal, but most of the time you don't, tiny changes in the angle of the head and the headset that is on it cause the sound to disappear, and some times there is an additional buzz or humm on top of the audio (or silence).Don't be tempted by a cheap price, look for something better!
The machine is well above average in terms of being an excellent progressive scan player. However, I received a slap in the face when I realized that my dream DVD-Audio player of over a year infact does not support DVD-A multichannel. This is mentioned only once in the manual as a miniscule note. I had been racking my brain trying to figure out why I could easily play DVD-A stereo, but not multichannel. I connected the unit via the "5.1" analog outs, which I now assume to be short for Dolby 5.1 only. If you own one of these, take some solace in knowing that your DVD-A multichannel discs are probably not poorly authored.
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.
Just got off the phone with Navman support. They asked me to buy a latest iPaq and buy new Navman. Since they stopped supporting the old and the old one does not seem to work with their server for registering the software.
One of these units started shocking us on our hands when in use!We had to junk them, because that just isn't acceptable.
There's nothing "wrong" with this product, but I don't like it. I bought it because it stated it is narrow enough to use on planes or buses. The truth is, it's not. It's also pretty heavy and I had bought it because I have a bad neck and need something I can roll behind me instead of carrying it. I've gone back to a carrying bag rather than use this one.
Should have heeded warning from D. Nguyen. Purchased one of these based on good Amazon reviews and had the same result of absolutely horrible dot crawl on S-Video output when used for switching S-Video inputs. (Search "wiki dot crawl" for photo) The SVS1000 reviewed is one of the square front models with centered switches vs. the model with rounded front and switches to right. Not sure which model is newer, Recoton was purchased by Audiovox around 2004.The package said this device would convert Composite video to S-video.Decided to open box since it was unusable in current state, was dismayed by discovery. The advertized Composite to S-video conversion function is accomplished by a crude 4 component circuit permanently connecting the Composite and S-video outputs. This may work for conversion, but also causes distortion of S-video signals.Both S-video and Composite signals are on separate circuit board traces from inputs through switches to outputs, just connected by the conversion circuit at output. Removed the 4 components (C1,C2,L1,RO), and the S-video signal distortion disappeared. Output is now crisp and clear.Also discovered that the Left and Right audio for each input are shorted together on the printed circuit board resulting in only Mono audio at the output.This is baffling because there are separate circuit traces and switch inputs/outputs for all audio signals on the PCB, but L/R are shorted by a circuit trace directly where the input audio connecters are soldered. No combining/current limiting circuitry, just a dead short. You can verify this by measuring resistance between left and right audio of any input. L/R audio outputs are not shorted until an input switch is selected.Unless you want to try modifying the circuit board the SVS1000 will never pass Stereo audio, plus the worry about possible damage to analog audio sources or destination.I'm using digital audio connections to a receiver, so this is not an issue in my application.Switch works for video after modification. Physical construction seems good, solid mounting for connectors.
Construction of the filter is great with a metal ring that can protect your glass. However, the product produces a glare. As I found in the reviews below, this it is very apparent for everyone. I tried flipping the filter to see if it made a difference but it did not.Also, the filter I received has imperfections that are visible under direct light. They show up as shiny specks in the glass. No amount of cleaning would remove them.I'm returning this because the issues stated above render the product useless. Lesson learned, look at reviews first and like one user stated, "look for Multi-coated."
While I thought this card was a good buy for [$$]..., I am having a lot of difficulty getting it to work with 2 other 1024 adapters, 1 internal and 1 external USB.
I am fed up with Archos customer service. The TV program guide feature wouldn't work on my 605 Wifi and it wouldn't accept the firmware upgrade. Sent it in to Archos (on my dime of course). They kept it for over 2 weeks, sent it back and it still doesn't work. No explanation. So I finally found time to call customer service (It can take up to an hour on hold to get to talk to someone). They gave me the run around. My daughter ordered the leather case for me for Christmas. After the Christmas rush died down and I had time to try it out, I had to cram it into the case so tight I thought it would break. Then I couldn't plug the cable in to use it in the car since the little hole in the leather was too small and didn't line up. The whole thing is a bad design. Also bought a pack of styli which were not the original ones but tiny good for nothing ones. Called customer service to return them and was informed you have to return within 7 days of Christmas! Period! Supposedly talked to the supervisor and she was no help at all. I would NOT recommend buying any Archos product unless you enjoy disappointment and frustration!
This product is not good. Did not come with an operation's manual, and as soon as i hooked it up to the player, my player froze. The charger didn't even work. Amazon should not be selling this product.
I just bought Yamaha player for Xmas.It has great sound quality.However, it fails to track some (not all) CDs and makes loud noise as laser pick-up is trying to adjust itself.As the other review indicates, this problem is worse at the beginning of discs and improves for later tracks.Have to take it factory service.Disappointed.
This is very bad. The printer does not print, I changed the ink, installed it Ok. Scanned ok. Printing and copy do not work. This is used printer
Unit will not read. Keeps asking if I want to format disk. Any help out there?
I really can't say much about this DVD player, since I couldn't get it to work at all... After trying for several days with several different DVDs, I decided to return it and get a refund. What I can say is that Amazon responded quickly and efficiently, reimbursing the money a few days after I sent the player back.
Like many other reviewers, I was happy with the rep, price, features, and functioning of this printer - at first. I've had this printer for about a year and it has been used infrequently. I've replaced the (Epson) cartridges once or twice. It was easy enough for my kids to use, and has been great, until now. When it's down, though, it's apparently out. Within a couple of pages, it printed scattered infrequent black marks or a faint yellow (when any color but black chosen). Cleaning the heads did not help. I have an email into Epson but have lowered my expectations after reading other reviews -will update if any positive outcome emerges.
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.
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
I bought the new Roadtrip to replace an older model that had lasted me two years. I don't know what Griffin did, but the new Roadtrip works horribly compared to the older model. I tuned it to the same radio station that I have always used and got poor sound quality. I had to turn the radio volume all the way up just to barely hear the music and the static was horrible. I am very disappointed with the product and am returning it ASAP. I used the Roadtrip to avoid paying to connect my iPod to my auxiliary jack on the car radio. Looks like I will just go and have it installed after all. I am done messing with the iPod radio transmitters!!
A document holder that's this wide (wider than a keyboard, but not so wide I can slide mine under it when not in use) might be expect to hold, say, a dictionary or a heavy cookbook. I wouldn't trust this one with a paperback. The vise grips on either leg do not hold the stand firmly no matter how much I tighten them. And the legs wobble. Adjusting the position is difficult and not in synch with both sides. The stretchy band stretches too much to hold some types of books' pages flat. All in all, the design is just crappy.It looks nice and the individual pieces are solidly crafted. (The heavy, wobbly legs have so far failed to snap the plastic rails off the sides, as physics might predict.) There are apparently mounts for this that you can buy separately that screw into a surface. This might alleviate the wobble factor, although I hope those mounts use grips that actually keep the plastic from sliding down.Bottom line: A quick search on Amazon reveals a number of other document holders. Unless you like frustration, this is probably not the one you want.
I put it because one of the reviews here said the player came with a CD that had the Windows 98 driver. Well it didn't. And the driver at Coby's web site doesn't work. I installed it but Windows reports no driver. Fortunantly I bought it locally and can return it. But I'm agrreivated. Don't lie in reviews.
I was expecting a louder volume from the product in order to share the listening experience with others.
Normally I have had great success with ordering products through amazon.com. My good luck has run out with the ordering from Barnett's Online.I can't fault their initial customer service response. They did try. The first refurbished cartridge arrived promptly. Problem was that it did not work. I mailed it back as instructed. They sent me a second refurbished cartridge. That did not work either. They promised a third cartridge and a full refund. The third cartridge never came and to date neither has the refund. I know the problem is not with my printer since I am still using my old cartridge even though it's very low on ink. I will have to find another vendor and hope for the best.
Only those who have no problem following an incessant rambling about guys who truly are stranger than fiction will be able to enjoy this book. It is essentially a bunch of words that have somehow made it into print, with no real beginning, middle or end. I suppose the holidays and years are nice, but halfway through each chapter, when I am still trying to find a point, I forget which day it is anyway. This book is so all over the place, and a downer to boot, that I wish I had not wasted my money on it.
This bag is big and however too tight for this camera.And very unpractical to fit the camera into it.i wasted my monesI would not reccoment it.
I first bought this item with the boombox.(big mistake)receiver was alway very hot to the touch after use.After a little over a year(one year warrenty)it burnt out.I replaced the receiver and after a little over another year, the sheild around the connection point for the antenna broke away. It could not see the antenna anymore.I then replaced the received a third time. It only worked for 3.5 hours,then went silent,it would not re-activate after that.I have now returned it and bought the Stiletto 100 from Sirius. IT IS AWSOME!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! Stay away from all X-act products.The service at X-act is even worse then their products.
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.
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.
If you have Comcast check their availability before buying a TiVo.I was a very loyal TiVo customer for 2 years, then Comcast came to my city. In Massachusetts Comcast offers an Hdtv Dvr that can record two shows at once (dual tuner) and can record 20 hours of HDTV content and 40 hours of regular tv. With this TiVo you can't watch one show while recording another, but you can with Comcast's dual tuner. Getting a box like this from TiVo costs about $500.00 easy.The major reason a lot of people like TiVo is because of their season pass feature. It is really awesome, I will give them that, however, this motorola cable box from Comcast also has a season pass like feature!(called series recordings) It works exactly like the season pass on TiVo, by recording the show by when it comes on the TV guide grid not just by time and channel. The new Comcast dual tuner DVR also has a status bar on the bottom just like TiVo so you can see where in the show you are. It has 5 ffwd and rew speeds, Tivo only has 3. It also has the 15 second replay, TiVo's is only 8. By time you reach the remote to replay something you have to hit the button twice. Also you can press record at anytime in the show and it will record from the beginning, unlike TiVo which just records from that point and erases everything before you pressed record.Believe me this updated box from Comcast is so much better and cheaper than TiVo. It's only $9.95 a month and you don't have to buy the box. I am not a Comcast affiliate I am just a very happy customer of theirs. I still do have my TiVo box that I paid $200.00 for but it's useless because I'm not paying the $12.95 a month. (all it can do now is pause live tv)Biggest downfall with TiVo:Beware that with TiVo most likely you will have to use these IR probes to change the channel on your cable box. I guarantee because of these you will come home one night looking forward to watching that episode of Survivor, but it ends up being a home improvement show because the TiVo incorrectly changed the channel on the cable box. With the Comcast DVR this will never happen because its the cable box doing the recording.Trust me I was a very happy TiVo customer until I found out there was something so much better out there.
While the Amazon product descirption and the package insert notes that the memory runs at 667Mhz and is compatible with systems running at 533 MHz, this is not strctly so. Wile some (most?) computers needing 533MHz memory will accept this product, some older computers like my EMachines T5082 require 533MHz memory and only 533MHz DDR2 memory. Be forewarned: downwards compatibilty is not guaranteed.A call to PNY cleared this up for me. I sent this back and ordered PNY MD2048KD2-533 from Amazon instead.
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.
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
At first Iloved this player, sadly after a few weeks the constant resets and lockups started to bother me often need to be left alone while the battery discharged. After owning it for a few months It won't even start up anymore I've sent it back to pogo and got it "fixed" only to have it lock up on starting every time 3 weeks after getting it back. My advice save your cash and get a diffrent player
The navigation on this unit is absolutely horrible. Its not that it doesn't do it the most efficient way, but it just doesn't make ANY SENSE at all. Just as someone else posted, it will have you drive right past the road you should turn on, then make a u-turn a few miles away, and come right back to where you should've turned to begin with. If that's not bad enough, its even had me turn off the correct road that i was already on, drive a few miles, make a u-turn, and come right back to the same exact intersection. There's just no explanation for this thing, unless it's that it's a big prank from Pioneer.
This was my first attempt at networking and D-link has made it a nightmare. The cards installed fine, but the booklet only explains on how to install it and hook it into the main board. And it explains it in such a confusing way, you have to read it over and over again until you can understand it. Then it says to refere to the readme file on the floppy disk, when you open it up, all it says is to insert the disk and follow the directions. Wow what help that was. I got in installed, or so I thought I did, I really still am not sure if it's installed. It had no help on how to use the product and make connections with my other computer. Now I see why it was so cheap. Sure this maybe great to an expert, but to any newbie, this will just mess you up and cause you to waste money on it. It changed my passwords on my system some how and just messed it up pretty bad. I needed to format anyway, but I was so surprised on how much it did to my system. The technical help was no good either, I couldnt even get in contact with them. Please avoid this, unless you know ALOT, and I mean ALOT about networking, otherwise it's a waste.
When I received these cables (I bought 2), I was surprised by how thin the cable was. It is about as thin as a cheap USB cable. The description says it is shielded, but I have my doubts. When I tried to use it with my laptop, I have had nothing but problems. My monitor often refuses to show anything except "Check Video Cable".I think that there isn't a specific cable model sold as this Amazon item, but many. This means that you may receive a different product than the one that received the glowing reviews. You can tell because there are a few differences evident in all the photos.
I have had my eBookman for over a year now and I have read all of the reviews on this site and others. The pros and cons seem to be pretty accurately stated by other reviewers so I will not waste anybody's time repeating what has already been said. However, there seems to be something which has been missed in other reviews. What I've noticed is that most other reviewers seem to be avid readers who use their eBookman's everyday. And for those users, the complaint that I have is probably simply a minor annoyance. But for users like myself who bought the eBookman for the occassional business trip or long flight, there is a ridiculously inconvenient feature that makes it almost impossible to use. That is, if you leave your eBookman off for any extended period of time, the batteries continue to drain until they are completely dead! Yes, you heard me. THIS UNIT USES UP THE BATTERIES EVEN WHEN IT IS OFF. For example, I would regularly put in a fresh set of batteries and within 3 weeks they would be completely dead (without ever having turned on the unit). At first, I thought there was something wrong with my unit. But a call to Franklin's technical support confirmed my worst fear: This is the way the units were designed!But, wait - I haven't even gotten to the punch line yet! When the batteries run out, all of the data is lost - INCLUDING THE OPERATING SYSTEM. This is because the unit has no internal battery back-up. It just uses a capacitor which only holds a smal charge for a few seconds (supposedly just long enough to change batteries when the battery indicator is running low). But if your batteries run out, it's BYE-BYE data! So, for the casual user, what that means is that you end up having to re-install the entire operating system and all of your titles every time you turn the unit on (assuming you do not use it an a VERY regular basis). This, by the way, is no short task (although, in fairness to Franklin, it is a simple process). For me, this problem renders the eBookman TOTALLY USELESS. Now, I'm sure there are avid readers or frequent travelers who would love to have what otherwise would be classified as a pretty decent reader for a very decent price. But, for me, it is just a paperweight.In summary, if you use the eBookman everyday, I guess you could find a use for it. But if you plan to let it rest - even for a relatively short period of time - I would look elsewhere.
Because it is no worth rating. I wish there could be zero point. On second time, it didn't work twice and I am using this dim LED lamp among the rest 18 that I bought to test how soon it will lose its function. Please don't waste your money.
The card I bought doesn't work! In any cell phone!! Don't know why as other cards do work, Kingston.
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.
The ear pieces are very difficult to keep in one's ear...I don't have a big ear or a small one, but somehow, the way this item is made, it just doesn't fit well...I do not recommend this product at all!!
Doesn't work after about a year of use. Up until then it paired with the iphone 4 fine. I guess I got my $70 bucks out of it though.
Most annoying thing is that I hooked up through HDMI for 2 of my components however this receiver requires you too also hook audio connections as well if using the HDMI (I used optical). What the hell is the deal with that? At first I thought that maybe if you do that then the receiver wont have to be on to have sound output to your TV or something but nope no sound if the system is turned off as well. HDMI is supposed to make it more convenient, 1 cable etc... why is this necessary???????Secondly my receiver is not working properly. The sound output to the rear speakers is low volume and garbled 99% of the time. Running the auto MACC fails out, manually I see that it outputs surround right speaker to the front right speaker????? Nothing is hooked up to this output on the receiver so nothing should be outputting at all during this part, surround left is silent as it should be. Occasionally the right rear speaker will blast out 3 times louder then it supposed to be. Adjusting the volume takes it back down to the low garbled norm. If I select the different output options, basically pushing buttons for no reason sometimes the audio will be correct and does sound amazing.I am current in process to return my faulty receiver for a replacement as I do think the receiver is nice if its working, I enjoy the IPOD dock that has output to your tv as well.I major concern is something is wrong with there HDMI circuitry and causing my problems and the replacement will be bad as well. I will update when I get the replacement installed.
This cord fits poorly into the back of the laptop, and I only get a sporadic connection. Very dissatisfied, especially considering the money I paid for this item!!
I wish I had read all the reviews before I bought this unit, I stopped working after used only a few times, then the "no disk" warning showed up with a perfect fine DVD in there, and pictures started to freeze up. Here is the funniest thing, I found if I shake it , it will continue to play, if I stop, it will freeze. So if you want a good exercise machine, this might be a good one, because my arms are so sore after shake-and-play for two hours.
I just received a 50 pack of the 4x Ridata +R media and checked the description in DVDINFOPRO. As "Crappiest Media Made" noted, these are not the RICOHJPN but instead RITEK-R03. I have had 2 coasters out of the first 25 disks. Not acceptable considering I had a 100% success rate with the 'older' RICOHJPN. I have to assume that in fact these are reject 8x media. Who can you trust anymore?
and i've had some cheap dvd players. this makes my apex and cyberhome dvd players seem like top of the line players. anyway it often pauses during playback, locks up completely, or mistakenly gives parental lockout--all just with store bought hollywood movies. have updated the player to the latest official firmware, but no improvement. turns out the warranty is just 90 days, which to my mind=buyer beware. i've only had it about six months and i guess it was exhibiting these flaws earlier, but didn't know the warranty was that bad. i've put it back in the box and was going to sell it, but wouldn't feel morally right about passing it on to anyone. don't know what the heck i'll do with it now. will be very hesitant to buy anything from philips again. good luck.
One critical failure on Logitech's part makes a near perfect keyboard useless. You cannot disable the double-click feature on the touchpad - and the touchpad is very sensitive. As a result you end up frequently double-clicking when you don't intend to. Had to return mine as a result.If you look on the Logitech support board you'll see many posts about this issue. Logitech says it is a hardware limitation so don't count on a software fix.Very disappointing that Logitech Product Management didn't get it right on a critical feature.Recommmendation - look elsewhere or wait until Logitech fixes this problem in a new version of the hardware.
I am quite new to LCD TVs and I thought HDMI cables were all the same just like Component cables etc. I bought 2 of these cables - one for my up-converting DVD player/recorder as well as my satellite box. The picture quality was markedly degraded using these cables vs. component. I love the HD picture using component cables but don't care for all of the wires so I thought I would get rid of all of the cables plus get a better picture too. Didn't happen. Could it be the TV? (both HDMI plugs), the DVD player and the satellite receiver? or maybe the cables? All 3 work great on component cables. My limited experience shows me that cheap cables don't work well and the expensive ones cost too much to make HDMI a viable option at this time. Just wondering but I read that HDMI cables have 19 pins. Will they work with just a few less and give a degraded picture? At the price I paid one wonders? Repackaged returned items maybe - bent pins or broken wires inside?
Received timely but product was not as advertised. About half of the glass, not plastic as advertised, cover slips were broken. Seller refunded half of purchase price.
The product arrived almost a week late although I paid for 2nd day shipping. The box with the laptop had large lettering on the outside indicating that computer equiptment was inside and the box was left in the open on my front porch. Laptop could have been stolen.A neighbor saw the package and held it for me.I tried to track the package and found this very difficult. The vendor's customer service department said that if I had ordered directly from them the shipping would have been faster.A nerve wracking purchase not knowing when the laptop would arrive although I paid for 2nd day delivery and the package arrived almost a week later.Don't think I'll buy an important/expensive item through Amazon again.The laptop is working fine so far but it could have been stolen off of my door step.PS Sony ships laptops next day and require a signature.
I ordered this card from Amazon and did not receive the power pack edition as advertized, but instead the standard edition without the remote. I returned it and promptly received a replacement from Amazon, but it was again the standard edition. I will give them one more chance to get it right. If not, then this is a classic case of bait and switch.
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.
I ordered a total of 3 cables and no sound played through either cable, only video. I later confirmed they were damaged since I ran to Walmart and spent over [..]for just two cables. I was warned that Best Buy charges even more for these.Customer service person was actually helpful and remarked that the cables are made in batches therefore a few could be damaged all at once. They gave me a refund with no hassle.I opted not to exchange and just bought locally since I was leery of quality and didn't want to wait another week for shipping.Honestly I ended up paying a lot more elsewhere. I think the quality on these cables is hit or miss. If they work you've saved a lot of money and if they don't you can still return it.
This hub does not power devices when the my computer is off or in sleep mode. As a matter of fact, if I leave my phone (a BlackBerry Storm) plugged into the hub, and walk away for an extended period of time, the battery on my phone will be drained as a result of being connected to the hub while the computer went into sleep mode. This is a deal-breaker for me, and I will be replacing it with a different hub.So although I feel misled by the specs, I'll give it at least two stars, since it does function well as a non-powered hub.
Perhaps the worst computer product I've ever owned. Spent nearly four hours with a D-Link tech, a tech from my ISP and a tech from my satellite provider. None of them could get this thing to connect to my modem despite trying every imaginable configuration.Took it back to the store where I purchased it and traded it for an older and cheaper Linksys Wireles-G router that was up and running in 15 minutes.Normally I like D-Link products, but this one is junk. Avoid this router like the plague.
This player worked o.k. for a year. It played most (but not all) DivX files I fed it -- say, about 90% of them. Occasionally audio would unsynchronize from video; or video would freeze; some files wouldn't play at all. I think the player's codek / firmware is pretty old; and/or the chip is too slow to decode fast video stream.After a year of this o.k. service the player suddenly decides to stop working. I, like many others, am left staring at a blinking red power light that doesn't go away unless you unplug it. The machine is dead. I searched the Internet for the string "philips dvp642 blinking" and found way too many hits. Sorry, Philips, I will shop for a different brand for the replacement.
I don't know if we got a lemon or what, but our player doesn't live up to other reviews. While most features work as advertised, we have problems just getting a DVD to play correctly.Just recently, we missed over ten minutes of a movie just trying to fast forward through spots where the DVD player freezes up. When it can't read a disk, it often becomes unresponsive to all commands and we physically have to walk up to the player and yank the power cord in order to restart it. This skipping problem happens with at least half of all DVDs making movie watching a chore rather than a hobby. All in all, the particular unit we have is a piece of crap and we will be replacing it before watching any more DVDs.We did buy it at Fred Meyer and not Amazon so maybe that's why we're having trouble.
Nice clarity, even with analog. Purchased in March and it got funky at the end of April, now in mid-May the digital circuitry is completely nonfunctional. Switched to analog and so far so good, not holding my breath. They have a good no bad pixels policy, though there is one that is 50% bad. Would like to reclaim temporary lack of sanity that compelled me to purchase this POS. Manual controls SUCK BIG TIME, hard to feel them under display frame and hard to use - they take a strong push and have a small bump size.
I bought this specifically for use with my IBM T42 laptop for long plane trips when my extended battery runs down. As with a similar review on this product, it only provided power for about 30 minutes, if that. I have no desire to keep this item. 30 minutes is not helpful, it advertised 9 hours, I would have been happy with 2 hours.
I have owned 2 epson inkjet printers, although they have a reasonable, price. Epson figured that he might recovered his money through the ink cartridges cause this things are HUNGRY FOR INK. Plus I have always had that misalightment, thing and head clean problem. Personally I have decided to go with Canon, this time. Since they are more heavy duty, and their ink do last.
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.
I purchased the Ipod dock for my new SR-506 receiver, assuming the setup would be simple and sync well because both are Onyko products. Not so! The directions (non-user friendly, confusing, and requiring the manuals for both products) say to connect the dock with the RI (interactive-capable) compatible inputs for cable/sat and change the name on the receiver to "dock". However, I'm using the receiver with satellite TV and need that input display. Evidently, there are no other RI compatible inputs for the dock on the receiver, so I'm reduced to using inputs (AUX or TAPE) that require a separate (not included) video cable that must be connected directly to the TV (inconvenient because wall-mounted in my case). The dock is handsome, sounds good, and makes a good charging station, but is certainly is not the plug-and-play accessory for my Onyko system I imagined when I purchased it.
Looks good, but performance leaves a lot to be desired.From the start, the tracking was poor, about on the level of a traditional mouse which needs its trackball cleaning -- jerky and eratic cursor movements.Over time, the left button started to not register a click -- which seems really like a driver problem, because holding the button down does register as a "button down", but a click would not work all the time. Very frustrating.Now it had just stopped working altogether, which is sort of good, because now I don't feel so bad about throwing it in the trash and doing what I should have done from the start - buy a Logitech wireless mouse...
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..
I sent my unit to Funai (support for Emerson) two months ago. I still have not received it back. Someone was supposed to call to let me know the status. Has not happened. Unit was great when it worked,but it stopped keeping time. Buy if you are sure you will never need service.
I'm sorry that I cannot tell if this product isthe same as a Sony turntable of some 4 years ago.That machine had power supply hum and the thingtransmitted a terrible roar into the reproduction of sound.Sorry also that I bought it. Took it back.
Headline says it all. The regulator actually degraded the sound and did nothing to reduce the volume of the over-loud ads.
Does the title not say it all? When I first took it out the package, I was suprised to see that it did'nt come with instructions, but I just figured all I had to do was plug it in the HDMI sockets. When I connnected my Sansui tv to my Dell, it worked beautifully. I even got through a whole episode of Glee, while admiring how clear the picture was on my tv screen. After Glee, I took a two hour break and wanted to try my new cord again. The my computer kept saying to adjust the scrren resolution. Which i tried and failed because somehow my computer screen just blanked out, but ther was no conectivity. I freaked out but luckily, my university had a technical service that fixed my laptop. Now I am by no means a tech wizard, but I've tried everything into late the wee hours of the morning for two days, trying not to give up hope. I wish to return it and buy a brand name. I was trying to get a bargain and most people reccomended it, but it did'nt work out for me and would like my money back.
I actually bought the SD-3109 which is no longer offered. But I thinkthe problems I am having with it warrant a review of how disappointed you will be if there is any problem with your Toshiba DVD. I am having a problem with playing audio CDs. The audio fades in an out when playing a CD. Toshiba said they would either exchange or repair the unit if I would ship it to one of their service centers at my cost...Now I will be out the purchase price and shipping/insurance to fix a unit that was not right in the first place. Just a warning to buyers, make sure to check every function of the product and return it right away before no one wants to stand behind it. I guess you get what you pay for and I should have known better...
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!!
If your looking for a HD Camcorder stay away from the AVCHD. I went with straight recommendations and now I'm stuck with video I can't get on any of my computers. I still haven't got a straight answer on how to play the disk except by using the camera itself. I shot a whole vacations full of video only for the camera to keep telling me the disks can't be read. I went to the panasonic site and the link I needed was down. I would not have bought this format had I known what I know now...but it's your money. I'm probably selling it if anyone wants it cheap.
I expect my mice to work reliably and to be comfortable (and portable when it comes to notebook mice). This one did all of that for its limited lifespan. It conformed to my hand, and the reciever tucked neatly in the slot built into the mouse. It worked flawlessly, and linked quickly to other computers I linked it to as well. However, after about four months of use, it decided to work sporatically, then not even connect to the reciever. I think this had to do with the reciever, not the mouse itself. Otherwise, not much to say about it. Buy it if you just want it for a short term thing, otherwise there are better options.PS: Battery life was great-I never had to replace the battery once during the 4 months.
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.
I used this product for about a month before it broke. Shoddy product - you get what you pay for with this cable I guess.
I bought and returned this remote. I tried to make it work. It did well in creating all activities DVD, VCR, Radio, PVR, DISH but failed to goto right panasonic TV input. Spent total of 12hrs. Email support from logitect is useless. I recommend not buy it rather use time to program existing remote for multiple devices.
I got a faulty modem and sent it back to amazon. This modem is only there for 2 months and it sent back to repair. Don't every buy this modem.
It seems nice enough, but is apparently incompatible with the Canon Powershot Digital Elphs. For use with those cameras, buy Sandisck instead. Seriously.
I chose this unit for the higher feature content as compared to a more basic unit from either Garmin of TomTom, and regret the decision.As a basic GPS unit, the 720 functions fine- it gets me from place to place reliably, and usually chooses about the best route (all GPS units choose strange routing sometimes). There is a major drawback to the basic function, however- battery life. With Bluetooth on, the unit lasts about 20 minutes when unplugged, rendering it essentially useless if you don't plan to dedicate an outlet to it's power cord. It's been that way since about week 6 after purchase (now 6 months old). I broke the battery in according to manufacturer's instructions (fully charge, fully discharge, etc etc) for fear I might end up with short battery life but it didn't seem to matter. I accepted my fate and bought an outlet splitter from the auto store so I can charge my phone when needed. But for someone who needs battery functionality, I would consider this a non-starter.The major disappointment for me was the feature content- as I said I chose this unit for the extras- bluetooth for hands-free calling, text to speech directions, and POI database.Although bluetooth works fine, the speaker is weak and has poor sound quality- exasperated when you attempt to turn up the volume. I don't feel my Outback has high interior noise levels, yet phone calls are almost impossible and directions are difficult to hear. Friends report they hear me fine, so I guess the microphone is good- but the speaker should be bigger and better for this application.Text-to-speech function is another disappointment which compounds the shortcomings of the speaker. First, the manufacturer must not have recorded very many basic words in their database because the female voice messes up a lot of things she shouldn't- for instance, she can't say 'tunnel' (her Dutch heitage comes out- she pronounces it TO-ooonl) which now makes me mute her when I drive through some parts of town so I don't cringe. Also, the only thing she uses text-to-speech for is highway exits. On secondary roads and in developments, where the function would be most useful, its 'turn right' or 'turn left.' Even on the highways, if there is a number associated with the road that makes the exit, that's what you get- even when there is a more commonly referred to name for the same road. This leads to further confusion.The other big sore spot for me is the size of the POI database. The database may be much larger compared to previous ones, but I still find that roughly 60% of the entries I request come back as 'No POI found!' I end up using Google Maps on my phone, finding the address (Google always seems to know the address!), then thumping the address into TomTom to get directions on a screen that won't kill me while driving. To add insult to injury, the method to find a POI isn't very elegant, requiring several spurious button pushes that only frustrate me more. Keep working on that database, TomTom, or split it into maneageable reigons like other GPS units do. America is bigger than the Netherlands.There are other little niggles I have with the unit, but no other show stoppers. I appreciate the customizing and wealth of settings and options TomTom allows as compared to other units as well as the software, and I really hope they push their European traffic system here to the states. However, in this case I would have traded the software for hardware (a better battery and speaker) and a larger database.Bottom line- if you are looking for a basic GPS, don't buy this one because you can get a basic TomTom for cheaper. If you are looking for a nicely optioned unit that could replace an in-dash unit, look elsewhere.
Hard. Rocks. Nuff said. I'm sure they help someone, but not me. They do seem to be well built rocks, but the rocks (memory foam) is far too thin to do any good, for me at least.
I've had this mouse for 3 months now and ever since the purchase it lags consistently. I have the bluetooth dongle about 2ft from the mouse at all times and have replaced the battery twice. After a while, the signal will be restored and it'll work fine but will sporadically lag. Also, it takes several clicks on a link before it will respond. Not a very good product.
I recieved the toner in new unopened condition on time. I needed a spare since my original was showing low. I installed the new toner about a week after I received it. It started printing with 2 wide dark lines on the documents within 2 pages of printing. I tried about 10 pages and reinstalled the old toner cartridge. It worked fine but still showed low toner. I do not have any way to get the toner I purchased warrantied. Is there a way??? If I can get a resonable resolution I will change my feedback.
I made the fatal error to buy a philips recorder last year. it started screwing up after 7 (!) recordings so I took it back. It did the same after 20 recordings and I took it to be serviced for a second time. When I got it back it wouldn't even read the disc!!! I had to yell at them to get a replacement and I got the 3355 model today! It did exactly the same thing that user Brad Smith described and YES it is a really frustrating experience. Avoid Philips products or at least their DVD recorders!!!
I got this printer a few years ago when I needed one for college. It has been nothing but trouble. From feeder issues to just not wanting to print at all - it's not worth it. It also claims that it can do custom paper size up to 8.5x18. I would love to know how they figure that, because I've NEVER gotten any custom size to work. I'm glad I only payed $40 for mine, if I would have paid the full $124.99 like the list price here, it would have gone back long ago.
I bought these headphones for my iPod because I had a problem keeping the iPod ones in my ears. Maybe I have really small ears but these Sony headphones really hurt. I find them terribly uncomfortable after just a few minutes. I was also really disappointed with the sound. It sounds like a lot of static. I tried adjusting the bass/treble/vocals (which changes from song to song or artist to artist) to get better sound, but it's a lot of work just to get rid of static that shouldn't be there in the first place. The iPod headphones have much better sound but I need a better fit. I will have try again...
This is the worse software ever. I only wanted to copy a family video to another dvd. No user support, no online or printed help. The box it came in is more useful. I had to rate it one star but it was not even worth that rating.
I was amazed at how worn and torn the Laser Toner Box was when it arrived at my door. It wasn't even packed in a larger box with bubble wrap or anything of the sort. The Box was torn and OLD and the UPS shipping sticker just slapped right on the wore torn box. The Toner Cartridge I ordered was in fact a Re-furbished Yellow Toner Cartridge for my Minolta QMS2300DL laser printer. The box the cartridge was stuffed into said it was for use with EPSON ACULASER C900/1900 AND Minolta majicolor QMS 2300???Well when I picked up the box the Toner fell out of the bottom of the box and just before it hit the floor I caught it. I inspected the Cartridge and it appeared to be the correct one for my printer.I hope it works as I have not installed it yet. I have 20% left on my current Yellow Toner so if the cartridge performs like the packaging department, I surely will return the product and complete another review with "The rest of the Story" For now it gets 2 stars for poor packaging and using a ripped/torn broken box to ship my purchase.I have purchased Toner (and numerous other items) online for years, and never have had it shipped to me in such a shoddy box #1, and #2, not packed within another larger box for damage control. Image, & first impressions are lasting... This was my first purchase from Eforcity. I hope this seller invests a little more in better packaging and shipping. They were not the cheapest seller either FYI.I wish I could attach a picture.
I could not install--the network is filled with complaints on installation (which seem to stem from security features of your network, which are difficult to turn off). I would not buy unless you want to hassle with installation for hours.
Sorry but this item only worked for a week it was a nightmare to me to make it work. It was not what i was expecting.
First off, let me say that I am a Netgear fan. I've been using their products for years, and I've always had good things to say about them. However, the PS121 has been a disappointment. When I bought the item, I was under the impression that it worked with most, if not all USB printers. My mistake!!! Be sure to check out the compatible printers list on Netgear's website for the PS121. You'll find that suprisingly few USB printers actually work with this unit. Recommendation: If you have an HP printer that you want to network -- Get an HP JetDirect server -- I've gone with the 175X. Even then, you won't get everything that you want on a multifunction unit such as the OfficeJet G85 (i.e., print, scan, copy, fax) from a network. But, at least the thing will actually function with the print command. Otherwise, unless you have a printer on Netgear's verified compatibility list, pass this one by -- NOTE: I cannot verify that those printers on Netgear's compatibility list will do everything that the printer is capapble of doing while on a network. If I knew of such a device that would network all of these functions, I would recommend it. In most cases, don't expect more than simple printer communication -- forget the scan and fax functions. For me, however, the PS-121 is nothing more than a paperweight. The HP JetDirect 175X, as did my JetDirect 170 for print functions, works fine.DJR
With technology what it is being able to cram incredible sound into tiny spaces (witness the incredibly expensive Bose tiny shelf speakers) it is amazing that the company that made this was not too embarrassed to put this tinny (and I don't mean tiny), barely audible set of speakers it on the market. It would cost more money to return this to Amazon to keep it and thus is the end of this story. . .
I was very excited to buy this product at the price of $32. Read reviews and decided to buy. I already have the headphones came with my ipod and compared to even those this one did not have any bass at all. If you are looking for the right bass then these are not for you. pretty slick and stylish..but did not deliver what I was looking for. Ipod headphones still works better for me.
Crappy! It looks cheap, feels cheap, and works cheap. I would not recommend this product to anyone! That&#8217;s all I really have to say.
I have been trying to get this keyset to work in my Zboard and it wont enable i have contacted the ideazon company and they just give me a run around with emails since they dont have a phone number to call.........the keyset looks absolutely awesome and i really wish that it would work.......I am thinking of ordering another one......Just because it looks like it would enhance the game play of WoW.
The first one lasted about 4 years. The second one about 45 days. $11.40 UPS shipping charge to return for "free warranty repair." And the what does Amazon's seller, My Radio Store, Inc., have to say? "Not our problem." You might try home kits by Delphi or Belkin, if you can confirm they are compatible with the Audiovox XM radio. Buying locally instead of on the internet would cost you a little extra but might allow you to check compatibility with other home kits and also give you some leverage on getting the item replaced right at the store.
Nice little mouse, my wife and daughter both loved it until it stopped working after a couple weeks, twice. That's right, I figured the first was a fluke, so I returned it and got another. Same thing happened. The light that says "link" just wouldn't come on, so I think the problem was in the antenna, not the mouse, as the optical laser would still come on. Too bad, because it really is a nice mouse.
Have two HDMI cables. One 8 feet and the other at 25 feet. The 8 foot cable worked sometimes, but with snow on the screen. The 25 foot cable was unable to show a picture.
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.
I normally don't write reviews even if I don't like a product but felt compelled to since it may be a matter of safety. The frame itself looks decent - maybe a little cheap but looks like it will do the job. The problem is the four metal U Clips that are attached to the back to keep the picture in place. They are not only rudimentary and unstable but are dangerous. Following the instructions (which tell you to press down on the U clip - which hold the picture in the frame by a spring-like pressed coiling action), I grabbed the U Clip to push down and remove from the edge of the frame. Then... pain! There were uneven serrated edges on the metal clip that instantly sliced thru my thumb. Once I stopped the bleeding I was too scared to use the U Clips. Nonetheless, being lazy I thought well I don't want to go thru the trouble of returning it so let me try to make it work. Bad choice. As I mentioned, the metal clips work thru a pressure/spring action. Can you imagine what happened next. As I was replacing the U Clips (again following the half paragraph instruction that came with the frame), one of the clips didn't clip onto the frame fully and in an instant it popped loose and sprang out and hit me on my face, narrowly missing my eye. So, after getting my thumb sliced open and nearly losing an eye, I decided the frames weren't worth it after all. For the price, I just don't know why they didn't have the normal small twisty clips that seem standard on most frames instead of this metal death trap. I am returning them.
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 product is poorly made. The actual laminate is hard to see through. It does not adhere to the glass without having bubbles. I do not reccomend.
I bought this, used it for a few days and ended up returning this turntable. I thought the performance and quality was pretty weak.I knew before I purchased this turntable that it was considered a budget turntable. I just didn't realize how poor quality it would be. I had low expectations, and even those weren't met.Virtually every record I played on this turntable skipped. Even records that were in pristine, near mint shape.I was surprised that it doesn't even have a p-mount cartridge, just a cheap needle.Overall, a poorly made product. If you're in the market for a new turntable, you'd be better off either combing thrift stores for a used turntable in good condition, or spending $250 or $300 on a decent turntable that will last and perform well.I ended up doing the latter.
Does not perform well, weak signal does not allow quality sound from ipod to radio. FCC is responsible for weak signal.
In their eternal effort, it seems, to control customers, Sony has created the Net MD MA-N505. Looks cool, but if you want to take notes, record live music or interviews, FORGET IT. It will record LINE IN, but not MIC IN. And you can't tell from the packaging. Luckily, the store will take it back. Tomorrow. First thing. You betcha!
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.
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.
The case is advertised for a Canon A630, but it doesn't fit well.
My mistake, but this cable is not a high speed, version 1.3 HDMI cable. I connected to my new Blu-Ray player and LG TV and the quality of the picture was terrible. I then read the negative reviews which confirmed my suspicions. Do yourself a favor and buy a cable that is certified 1.3 and states clearly that it is capable of delivering 1080p. This particular cable is so cheap that it would cost me more to return it than it's worth. With shipping charges, it's $5 down the toilet. Once again, my mistake for not reading thoroughly. I just want to prevent anyone else from making the same mistake.
I wouldn't recommend this product. The device plugs don't stay in the sockets. I have had bad luck with this one and would not purchase it again. The previous one I bought from Radio Shack was better.
When I received the remote I tried to upload the software via the CD provided. There were 39 files in all. You need to connect to the internet. Everything was going fine until I hit file 34 out of 39. It bombed out on 2 separate occasions. I restarted the process. Left my dial up connection on all night, only to discover the same thing happened.I called Tech support. They said, YES, they were aware of this problem. It was my dial up connection. They then advised me to download the software directly from their site. I tried to do this 3 times. It took over 8 hours and yes it would bomb out every time!I called Tech Support and they told me that I should change my Internet provider to High Speed access and the product would work just fine.DAAA! If I could get High Speed I WOULD!!! I live in a rural wooded area and dial up is the ONLY game in town and on a good day I can connect at 27.3!So if you have dial up...beware! You need an internet connection to update software AND if you want to add a device to the remote. If you have dial-up you may run into similar problems!
Wow, you know those headaches you get when a product is so poor, and then you have to go through the hassle of sending it back? First of all, I opened the box and found that the manufacturer had forgotten to include the power cables and USB cable as promised. Using my own compatible cables, I hooked up the drive, and then the pain began. The drive made my computer hang every time I put in a disc. An absolutely disastrous product. I have Windows XP as well, but I don't think that's the problem. The computer recognized the drive, but everything stopped once I put a disc in. And the instructions that come with the drive look like they were mimeographed 30 years ago. My drive doesn't even look like the one illustrated in the directions. Terrible.
This thing is such garbage. Rule number one with wiping the surface of the disc is to not go with the grooves in a circular motion. It is recommended to wipe from the inside to the outside. This motorized cleaner does it with the wrong circular motion.It's loud, it tips over easily & the cleaning pad is quite small.Another commenter mentioned that if you need a new cleaning pad you have to re-buy the whole contraption. This is wrong, it's simple to buy a piece of microfiber fabric & replace it DIY. There's a few screws holding it in place.I ordered mine from amazon seller "Computer Geeks" and what arrived is not all black. It's half black, half grey & the spray bottle is half white, half blue. Sooo tacky.I prefer the circular hand crank disc cleaners, they are made (or branded) by many electronic media companies like Philips, Scotch & Memorex. they have a spinning cleaner on a gear that keeps the wipe motion perpendicular to the disc's motion.
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.
Although my printer hasn't yet died completely, there is clearly a problem with the chip that reads ink levels. I use a printer very little, yet every time I turn on the computer, my ink level reads lower. When I remove the cartridges, there is clearly plenty of ink left, as evidenced by the "sloshing" sound. Believing it has no ink, however, the printer will not print.I also have a horrible time with the defaults. It constantly resets to 4x6 as the default paper size, and full color printing. Just try telling it otherwise! What a nightmare. This printer is not worth any price. I haven't decided yet whether to send it to Goodwill, or the dumpster.
100's time I tried to purchase this product.and always give me refund confirmation for my payment amount.it has never completed.at one time I tried to purchase it from alphacraze after I complete the order they sent me a confirmation for replacement lamp.now I made again with a1books in amazon it is return my payment for this resone.I do not beleave thats offer is correct.nobody leave any comment because nobody can buy ittake care.
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.
I was hopeful when ordering this but it arrived broken. Too bad since I liked the look and features.Only a few CDs would play and it was intermittent.Could only tune the radio by going down through the stations - up button did not work.Sent it back to Amazon and they picked up shipping too. Will buy another brand through Amazon.
I ordered this after reading some sketchy reviews. I was skeptical but I am usually a lucky person so I went for it.I have Charter and am paying $7 a month to lease a modem. After the quick installation on my end, I called Charter to give them the MAC ID so they could set up on their end. They showed that the modem was up and running but could not get my wifi to work with it so I just "wired" it directly to the computer and was going to figure it out later. Everything was great until the next morning when I suddenly didn't have internet connection. Spent an hour with customer service trying to figure out the problem. Apparently the ethernet port is bad. Returned.
With the codes it works for a Samsung LN52B750 and a Motorola DCH3200 cable box. With the two Denon codes available it does nothing for an AVR790. Not one button works anything on the receiver.
This thing is garbage. I've owned it for a few months and the ink is gone already. Cartridges are VERY VERY small. Also, Lexmark intentionally makes the cartridges IMPOSSIBLE to re-fill yourself. If you're looking to throw money down the drain, this printer is for you. Terrible. Just terrible. Stay far, far away from this piece of garbage.
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.
This set is garbage. One of the speakers died on me within a week, and the 'sub' seemed to be nothing more than a hollow tube. Bass? I think they meant bass like the fish, because the sounds coming out of this thing were similiar to the sounds a gutted fish makes.I thought it would be a nice addition to my ipod, but it was nothing more than a paper weight.
This product is a hassle to use and gives VERY inaccurate readings when the bottom is grassy. The default sensitivity was too high for where I fish so I turned it down per the instructions. A few minutes later, it would go back to the factory default setting though I had not touched it. It also showed very deep readings when I went over a grassy bottom. This is a software issue. The settings are not as easy to set as one might think due to the touchiness of the system. Again, another software issue.My concluding impressions are that the build is moderately solid but the software issues with the product make it difficult to use and enjoy.
The sound quality of these earphones is decent, but not top quality - they are lacking bass ranges. Unfortunately, the earpieces are one size only and they were too large to fit my ears, so they do not make for a good exercise/running companion. Overall: disappointing.
To start with the positive: The unit actually does a good job getting a gps position and displaying it on the map. I use it with the Palm m515 and it was a very tempting combination given the low cost of the unit (100 USD, now it's even cheaper). It came with a device for mounting it on the windshield of the car and a recharger that fits in the cigarette lighter and that all works fine.It seems an obvious thing to combine a gps receiver with a color screen palm pilot that has both memory and processing power to do a decent job as a navigation device. However, the software is terrible. As noted by others, the Rand McNally software can only find directions if you are online, and it often picks strange routes. It will only do directions to and from a given address, not just a waypoint on the map.But the worst part is actually the part of the software that is installed on the Palm Pilot. It does not display simple (and useful) pieces of information such as instantaneous speed and direction (other simple gps units do without a problem). It frequently tells you you are off route even if you are not, and every single time I have arrived at my destination, the software has frozen up and crashed the Palm so I had to reset it through the pinhole in the back. I don't know of a single other Palm application that is this poorly written.I should say that if you just ignore the false 'off route' warnings (this requires you to have studied the directions in some detail before you go), it will guide you reasonably well to your destination (you'll know you have arrived when your Palm crashes). I have not had it give directions that were flat out impossible, just ones I wouldn't have picked myself. So it is reasonably useful. The mapping features are not bad, either. You can zoom in or out and recenter the map relatively quickly, and that is useful if you get lost. Which you probably will if you decide to go someplace new guided only by this unit...Addendum: inspired by another reviewer (thanks!), I bought the Delorme StreetAtlas USA Handheld 2004 software, and things work much much better.
Your player only plays one type of dvd that I have. I brought it here to Belize thinking that it was a good player..I won't advise anyone to purchase one. Please correct your scanner to be capable to scan any dvd disc. Jacqui
I bought this from an online retailer as a repackaged or demo product. It worked for 6 months, then one day the screen just went dead. Like my wife always says, "get what you want in the first place, then you won't be dissatisfied with it. So off I go to find a Sony...
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
On top of the case of the JVC RX-D206B is a white sticker printed in red with the message"Caution: To protect from risk of fire or electrical shock don't put any objects on top/sides, don't block them, and do keep proper ventilation." The case for this receiver/amplifier became too hot to touch, and since it was my intention to install this device in a cabinet for a bedroom music system, I felt it presented too much risk even with ventilation fans installed. I had bought the device for its low profile, but perhaps that is its inherent problem. In any case I either received a defective item or it suffers from a defective design. Therefore I have returned it to the seller and purchased a stereo amplifier as a replacement.
This recorder is very cheaply constructed with inconvenient controls. Pay a little more and get a Sony.
This hdmi cable was not even 6 feet! I'm very disappointed :( I think i should be able to get a replacement,
I finally gave up on this printer and purchased another one with a different ink delivery system. I don't print everyday and almost every time I tried to print something I'd have to clean the nozzles and that didn't usually work. I can't even comment on the print quality since there was always at least one color that wasn't printing and the colors that were printing weren't printing well. I was spending more on the ink than I did on the printer to begin with. If you don't print every single day don't buy this printer.
I've gone through two of these and I'm currently shopping for a new universal remote. One requirement I have at this point is "No Logitech".The unit worked fine with LNS-4095 40" Samsung TV other than the following problems:a) Key contacts would wear out rendering function keys useless;b) Keys were so small that my (average size) male hands would quite often press two keys at a time;c) The contacts would become fouled which required a careful cleaning of the contacts on both the charging base and the contacts on the unit. This was very annoying in that I thought the unit was charging when in fact it was sitting there discharged; and when I would go to use it I would find out it had no charge.Then I got a new TV. When I went to set up the new TV and remove the old TV (Samsung LNS-4095) for the unit, some timing element or another seemed to hang around from the old TV set codes to the new one (Sony KDL-52W5100). Consequently the unit would never correctly switch the HDMI correctly either from or to the BD player. Imagine spending a few frustrating hours working the software only to come up blank time and time again.FYI I had the following attached to the machine:TVHD DVD PlayerBD DVD PlayerOppo upscaling DVD playerScientific Atlanta cable DVR. . . and at one point a Monoprice HDMI switch.The first unit went dead while in the warranty period and to Logitech's credit, they faithfully replaced the faulty unit with a new one. This worked about 8 months and now I need a new unit. Because of the aforementioned problems I do not want a new Logitech unit.I would summarize that the small keys, contact problems, and some sort of programming glitch when clearing out the old TV when installing the new one, and worn-out key contacts rendering the affected key worthless are my major gripes along with the relatively short lifespan of the unit while still costing as much as it does.I do not recommend buying this at all.
Bought this as a Christmas present. Worked just fine when using the memory card from my camera to transfer pictures. However, when connected to the MacBook Pro, the frame completely froze and the computer's mouse and keyboard stopped responding. Now the frame seems to be destroyed for good; it won't boot up at all.
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.
It seemed like a good idea. All I wanted was a quick way to make DVD's from my miniDV camera and transcribe a few VHS tapes. All is well if you don't edit any of the footage before trying to make a DVD. But if I import the footage to Vegas (a Sony product) on my PC, edit it and then try to feed to the RDR-VX555 I get a "can't copy-copyright protected material" message. It does not matter if I feed real time from the PC thru the camera port or record to the camera first and then try to make a DVD. A call to Sony support was a waste as I was told that as long as I edited the material, it would give me the error. When I complained that that was a lousy way to design a product they hung up on me. I guess it transcribes VHS tapes OK but I have lost my enthusiasm to try.
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.
There is a reason Apple stock is soaring to new highs and MSFT is a joke company still at the same price levels as 20 years ago. Stagnant company. This mouse is a perfect example of why I try to never buy MSFT products. I have 2 Logitech mice that have lasted 3-4 years. I get a 3000 Optical mouse from Microsoft and already it was replaced once; now 2 months later the replacement is not working. The receiver that I insert into any of the (3) USB ports on my Sony laptop does not display a yellow light and the mouse thus will not move. The batteries are brand new. I tried connecting and re-connecting. Who has time to call Microsoft even if they replace the mouse. I don't! My time is the most important thing to me. If a company sells a bad product to me like this mouse, ONCE, I will never or rarely ever do business with them again. I need a reliable mouse for the laptop. This has caused needless disruption as I don't like using the track-pad or whatever it is called; just want a reliable fricking mouse. DON'T buy Microsoft. Wish I could get my money back and buy a different brand, as it is I will probably have to throw away the money I spent, and pay for a new mouse.UPDATE 8 20 11Ok, to be fair to Microsoft I did get them to replace the mouse. It has indeed performed well since January '11 in both my PCs and laptop. A little red tape and time spent on the phone; but at least it was replaced. Surprisingly I saw another one (3000) advertised just last week for around $8 on AMZN so decided to buy for my laptop as my PC wireless Logitech mouse purchase 5-6 years ago is finally starting to have issues. I figure for $8 I will give MSFT a shot for a secondary or back-up mouse.
I ordered many rolls of this for the photography studio I work for, and there is nothing premium about it. It doesn't stick to anything!! We don't even use it to hold anything, even. Small pieces won't even stick to the floor to mark our stands! Super disappointing!
I bought this Case, as it was mentioned as an Accessory for my Canon S5-IS.This case is so small that my Canon wont fit into it.Whoever said that this was a case for Canon S5-IS, guys please read the reviews before buying it, I did a big mistake by buying it.
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.
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.
Purchased icap recently, great concept, poor quality execution. The caps were so thin and flimsy, they wouldn't stay on the iphone earbuds. They won't stay in your ears, either. Don't waste your money.
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.
I purchased the BELKIN F5D7050 Wireless Network adapter to connect a PC in the house that was previously connected via CAT5 cable.Other hardware that I have which is wireless connects well in the new location with Excellent or Very Good connectivity.Apparently, this particular adapter is graded as "Good" (on the "Good, Better, Best" scale)but I was not aware of that at the time of purchase. The device connects at the Fair or Good level (18 to 32 Mbps) rather than 54 Mbps. I suspect that this is due to the distance from the wireless router, but as noted above, all of the other devices I have connect well at that location.It may be appropriate to add a comment to the listing indicating that it is intended for slower wireless access and rated only as "Good" and for email but not video or gaming.
This is the second different Creative Zen MP3 player that I have purchased within this past year. The first one was for my grandson who is 20 and I paid over $200 for it. It played for about 5 months. Fortunately I had purchased an extended warrenty for it. The second was the Zen V 4 GB and that was for my 14 year old granddaughter. That one played less than 2 months and cost about $140. I would think that, since they cost quite a bit, they would be made to withstand the wear and tear that young adults give them. Manufacturers certainly must know that they will be used practically 24/7.
Drains batteries. Large size. Long delay so you never capture the moment. Takes horrible pictures; I would say 1 out of every 5 taken are actually decent. I swear every time I use this camera all I can think about is how I wish I had bought something else. I will be glad to throw it in the river when I replace it.
I have the same problem as everybody else. My HP TX1000 stopped working after a year. It gets really really hot, it fries the motherboard, first wifi disappears, then the whole thing shuts off and it turns into an expensive and fancy paperweight.HP technical support is neither technical nor support. It's time HP stopped selling these pieces of crap and recalled themGOR GOD'S SAKE DO NOT BUY HP DO NOT BUY NVIDIADON'T GET RIPPED OFF
I had this printer for a year and it worked fine. Prints were good, scanning was fine. I was very happy until just after the warranty expired. I could not get the paper to feed properly. The paper kept jamming in the printer. I tried everything to fix this including EPSON's support. No luck at all. So I boxed up this junk and put it down sellar. I bought a new Lexmark and I'm now happy again. I will NEVER buy another EPSON printer again.
I purchased and successfully installed this product in September 2002. I was quite satisfied with it until recently. The problem began when I switched DSL providers. I cannot get the router to function properly with the new DSL service. I've gone so far as to have a networking technician out to look at it. As near as we can tell, the router is not picking up a gateway from the new DSL service.My extreme dissatisfaction with Linksys is (1)because their customer service is very poor and (2)because they have not updated the firmware for this product in over 2 years.With regard to (1), Linksys apparently does not assign case numbers to help calls. Consequently, when I tried a fix that didn't work and called back in, I would have to start from the beginning (&quot;Tell us what the lights on the router are doing. Tell us what the lights on the modem are doing. Now power cycle the modem.&quot; Etc.) with a different technician. The technicians have a very limited knowledge. One went so far as to say she couldn't help me further because Internet Explorer 6 doesn't work well with the router. That's bologna; the browser is just a container for information. Another kept trying to pawn the problem off on my DSL provider even though I have a connection via the modem.With regard to (2), PPPoE protocols can change. Given that I can't get a gateway for my service, maybe they need to update their firmware.I'm going to get rid of this router and do what I should have done in the first place, hard-wire some CAT5 cable in my house. My recommendation to others is that you look at different solutions. It seems that Linksys does not want to provide sufficient support for this product.HomePNA will be passed up by wireless options, the new electrical networking protocol, etc. So, it might not make sense to purchase it anyway. Perhaps Linksys is just focusing its attention on newer technologies.
This camera has a lot going for it...especially for the price. The video quality is good, it interfaces well to a PC over firewire, small size, decent controls, etc., etc.But, I am returning it.The motor noise on the audio is a killer drawback.I have been taking videos of my 4 month old son but during playback it sounds like there is a locust invasion preparing to bounce during any break in his cooing.I was wondering if I was being too picky so I compared the audio with that of the Canon miniDV I bought in 1998 (yes, 1998) and the Canon was sooooooo much quieter.Too bad....'cos this cam was otherwise very nice.
This cable didn't offer any deep in the shadow and add contrast in the colors, very poor quality but very ship too.
I tried to install this on two windows XP boxes and have to say its the worst driver install experience I've ever had on windows XP, made me feel like we were in 1995 running on a brand new win95 box when drivers didn't really work all that well.After the install the driver wasn't even installed. I manually installed the driver and the software would start but none of the buttons were ever active, I couldn't change settings or anything, it just didn't work at all.It never found my router, I have two of them running, a Linksys and a DLink, another DLink USB wireless adapter works fine and my laptops both work fine using their built in wireless cards.
Got this as gift for my daughter-hoping she can use it with her ipod, but only mp3's can be attached. So, I put it in living room in a shelf, but it needs more head room as the cd slides up to open.didn't do all the homework:D
I found out the hard way that this camera is not always compatable with Windows 98. The &quot;unload&quot; feature did not work well and when it finally started to perform the &quot;automatic unload&quot; to the computer, my system was blown. The system was totally crashed and had to be sent off for repair...hopefully they can repair it. During my website search at HP, I found that sometimes this camera has problems with Windows 98...so BEWARE!!
There once was a precocious young writer who was paid an awful lot of money for her dazzling first book. Her age, the money, the stylish prose and elite subject matter - it all came together. Lo and behold, the young lady got older. The pressures for a follow-up got more intense. Her absence created a minor literary legend. She had a lot to live up to. Now she's back, and lo and behold - she's no longer gamine, her advance is old news, and the new book? Well, it doesn't exactly rock. In fact, it creaks. Just like one of her high-falutin' literary metaphors. The middle-aged authoress appears to have taken to wearing a lot of black, antique clothes - and a severe Louise Brooks hairstyle. Who died? The message? "I am a great writer." Well, the proof ain't in the puddin', sugah. Not this here puddin' anyway. The Little Friend is a little book masquerading as a big, sprawling epic, and littered with brainy name-droppin's from the classics. Tartt is bent on cementing her place up there with Twain and Dreiser and Eliot. But judging from this, she doesn't have the originality of her ostensible "predecessors." To Kill a Mockingbird meets River's Edge meets Summer & Smoke meets Tarantino meets Nancy Drew meets you name it. Isolation clearly hasn't helped Ms. Tartt perfect her art. Another ten years? Lordy, I shudder to think! Get thee to a writing program! There's still hope, sistuh woman!
I bought this USB adapter because my old internal wifi card stopped working on my laptop...BIG MISTAKE. The internal wifi card was more reliable than this piece of crap ever was. The damn adapter dropped its connection every 5 minutes and I had to unplug it and replug it to regain a connection. Even then, sometimes it wouldn't even detect any wireless networks.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS THING.
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
I've purchased THREE of these, and none of them have worked properly - each time Customer Service has told me it's something else wrong - either my system is too old (possible, but setup info for Kindle did NOT exclude my OS), I have a damaged cable connecter port (possible, but just had one replaced and it works ok for MP3 but still didn't work for this cable only), or, they say I've purchased the wrong item! Well, why did Customer Service keep recommending THIS item for my use, then?I still can't use my Kindle Gen1 to download from the web (i.e., Prime lending library!) and NOW they tell me that the Gen1 has NEVER had that feature available!! Not true, or, at least they never mentioned that when they first advertised the Lending Library! Shame on you, Amazon. One of the reasons I initially joined Prime was so that I could use the Lending Library! Luckily there are other features of the Prime Program I *can* use. I only obtained a Gen1 Kindle due to the kindness of friends - am disabled and my budget would never allow me to purchase another! I'd sure love to have a Kindle Fire, though... (sigggh).
I like the idea of environmentally friendly lawnmowing. However, in using this lawnmower, that idea clashes with my idea of properly cut grass. This model proves that there is no effective replacement (yet) for the good old gas powered mower. Having said these negative things, I can attest to the great workout you'll get after spending an hour alone with this model and your lawn.
I was very happy to receive the item in the mail. I Was very anxious to hook it up. I thought I might save some valuable desk space by having multiple computers go into the same monitor. Unfortunately, it just didn't work. Sure would have been nice if it had. But, let's not dwell and fixate too long on what might have been. It just simply didn't work. I'll just have to deal with having all those monitors consume my desk space. Oh, the clutter. Obviously, I can't, in all good conscience, give this item a favorable rating. I'm sure that those individuals working in what may or may not be a sweat shop did their darnedest to make a quality product in whatever working conditions they have to endure. Whether they be good working conditions or complete squalor and filth. I really couldn't say, I've never been to their manufacturing facilities. But, regardless, I am certain of the fact that they did fall short in manufacturing a fully functional product. I do hope that the company I ordered it from doesn't give me a hard time with the refund. Oh well, I've got to go send it back, at my own expense, of course. And that's just the cherry on the sundae.
I bought this modem today in a local store and have decided to return it first thing tomorrow morning. I followed all instructions to install the USB drive and it took the modem forever to dial and it NEVER connected to my ISP. The software disk and manual are worthless.Bottom line: avoid it.
No capacity of battery stated in specs but picture showed 7800 mHr capacity. Received 6600 mHr battery. I could have chosen other vendors at much lower price for a 6600 mHr battery. IHMO this is very sneaky.
no point i dont even know where it is and didnt even use it. waste of money
The one that I receaved just didn't work.I would have been happy if it would have done caller ID.Thats all I wanted it to do but it couldent even do that.Best recomdation I can make if your looking for a good modem look elsewhere.
I bought these disks hoping they would be good like other ridata purchases before hoping the media code was RICOHJPN media which is good media for its price but instead i get RITEK-R03-02 8X rejects sold as 4X with terrible quality and im stuck with 200 of them. And I am not happy at all!!
This is a horrible thing to spend your money on. Especially if you actually want to record on DVD's. Mine has only recorded on one and evidently that was an accident. Do your research. Google Emerson DVD/VHS recorder and look at how many people can't use theirs. It's pitiful. I already had a DVD player and now that's all I have in this unit.
Came out of the box broken. Would not buy a retractable, the wire is two thin to take the use of retracting. Buy a straight cable.
I have a fairly new high end computer with fewer USB ports than I have devices so I needed to expand. The reviews were great for the D-Link so I opted for this HUB. Clearly a misstake!I was expecting this unit to work with the following equipment:IPOD NanoCanon PowershotHP PrinterLogitech Fusion Web CameraPlantronics HeadsetSkype phone device (connecting a regular phone to the computer)The only thing that works without problems is the printer. The IPod is not recognized when plugged in to the HUB but works fine in any of the computer's own ports, the Web Cam takes 2 minutes to be recognized when plugged in to the Hub, the Canon Powershot is recognized but none of the programs used (Picasa or Canons own import software) is able to import any pictures when the camera is plugged in to the HUB and finally the sound quality is affected when using the plantronic's headset.Further the HUB blocks other built in memory card readers when plugged in in one of the sockets but not in an other and it blocks the BIOS when booting up if the third slot from left is used. Maybe I got a bad one, but one expects the units they sell to be tested before they go on to the shelves.
Got the Audiovox Xpress for my birthday in February. Unit died in July. Still in warranty but Audiovox refuses to repair it without proof of purchase unless I pay $90. Most manufacturers stand behind their products no matter what and those are the companies that deserve our consideration. I now have two Roady II's and have had no issues with them.
This camera is not very good - poor video resolution after recording it on a memory card. The software is horrible and Sony tech support just plain lousy.
After recently finishing The Secret History by DT, I eagerly purchased The Little Friend. After such a masterpiece, I was tremendously let down. I read on and on (just as you will do if you loved TSH), hoping and hoping, ending up bitterly enraged at a solid waste of my time. DT's prose is hypnotic. Her characters are deeply engaging, but in the end the denouement evaporates like a death moth to flame. The most satisfying climax may be your own hurling of the book across the room in agonized frustration.
Would NOT screw into my brand new lens. Other filters that I have screw in easily. Very disappointing performance from Tiffen!
This light was bright at fist but dimmed a few days later. Now, less than two weeks of use it failed.
I bought my Ipod Hp 20 gb only 3 weeks ago. It was brand new so I thought there would be no problems to it. Anyways, I had roughly 600 songs in my Ipod, everything seemed to be working fine until one day. While attempting to load the next song, my Ipod suddenly malfunctioned and was unable to play a song. I could hear the internal hard drive hard at work trying to load a song, but it was unable to do so. The hard drive kept trying to search and load the songs but had no success. After three hours and the hard drive searching and my attempts to fix which had no success, I call customer service and attempt to get this resolved. The customer service guy tells me I need to reset the ipod and then get it restored (thus erasing all memory). I reset the Ipod which stops the hard drive from attempting to search for music. When i followed the customer service rep's instructions to get the ipod restored, the ipod would not read on the computer. Therefore I could not get the restored and my ipod remains useless. I am now in the process of getting a replacement ipod, which would take weeks. I have no idea how the ipod malfunctioned, I cared for my ipod like a child. I never droped it, listened to it often, bought an Iskin to protect it, and still the Ipod broke before a month had passed. I recommend sticking with a cd player or getting an affordable mp3 player (or mini disk player).ProsStylishSmallLots of songsConsExtremely fragileExpensiveHeadphones deteriorate in soundHard drive malfunctions for no reason (like in my case)Lasts roughly a yearExpensive to repair (w/o warrantly)On many thieves wishlistsHeadache to put songs onHeadache to contact customer serviceIn conclusion, nobody needs 5,000 songs (actually less because the programing takes up about .5 gigs) in their pockets. A cd player is more than enough for the average human being.
Just bought the Online Code for 1600 Microsoft Points and Viola $19.96 just disappeared from my account. I'll say disappeared since the code doesnt work and my XBOX thrown an error saying the Code is Invalid!! What the hell guys!? This is just a stake towards a bad reputation!
I gave up today trying to make this crap work after a week's wasted time and six tries trying to understand the (Hindu speaking) technical support engineers. A link was established but neither computer EVER saw the other no matter what I tried. I can't recommend this stuff for anyone with Windows ME. Don't know about any other OS. Gave it one star simply because I couldn't give it zero stars!
Takes great pictures.The battery life [is not good]. Dead after 20 pictures.
I bought this camera as an inexpensive point-and-shoot that would be convenient enough to drop in my pocket, and even though I had only modest expectations, I'm still disappointed.The quality of the photos is uniformly bad; nothing is every really in focus, daylight shots are always way too contrasty and indoor shots are white-balanced properly only half the time. Moreover, the video it shoots on highest quality, supposedly 640x480 30fps, looks like 15 to me. (The SD card I have in it is supposed to be fast enough.)Other than Auto Mode, the L11 does have many, many Scene Modes and other options that I spent a little bit of time with, but none of them seemed to produce any noticeably better results. And really, if I was going to spend the time futzing through all the settings for every shot I want to take, I wouldn't have bought an inexpensive point-and-shoot pocket camera, now would I?Yes, I know, it's just a cheap camera, so what should I expect? Well, better than this.P.S.- My five-year-old 2 mega-pixel Camedia still does a better job, for heaven's sake.
This remote is a good value, but the glacial speed of the programming software is unbelievable.To make a minor adjustment, is an easy 10-20 minute waste of time.My story:I bought one of these about a year ago. It took several hours to get setup for a fairly simple system. TV, receiver, DVD, cable box and three zWave lights.However I was pleased with the performance, if not the dismal display that was harder than expected to read. But it was useable, and filled the need. Then about 3 months ago, the remote started to fall apart. The buttons near the #3 wouldn't work most of the time, and the toggle in the middle fell off, and after numerous attempts to reattach, it finally got lost somewhere in a reclining chair.The Monster support team was challenging to get through to, but eventually said they would cover it under warranty, though I should expect to get a "refurbished" one back, since they no longer make these. The quote was "send it to us, and we will try to dig something up in the warehouse."I did this, and after a couple of weeks, a replacement in a zip lock sandwich bag was returned to me.This has been a royal pain, since it doesn't seem to want to communicate with the RF repeater.Add to this that the software is unbelievably slow to work with, and you end up with an entirely frustrating experience. Honestly the software had to be designed by someone that never had to use it as a user. It probably works well in their development environment, but try to use it over the internet, like they require, and it is just not worth it.I say, find something else, because this is just not fun. And since it is no longer something that Monster seems to be pushing, I don't see anything improving any time soon.
UPDATE: its not the problem with this product, i guess all the RF Tx have the same issue.I brought this looking at the other reviews, but i did wantedly not follow the only 1 -ve review. I was expecting a good sound clarity, which is not. there is a lot of noise, even at the lower frequencies. Yeah...but i guess that is what one will get at this price. :(
These speakers are not 5.1 speakers, as they only support 5 channels. From what i can tell, these speakers ignore the LFE channel & use the center channel for the subwoofer. This is blatant false advertising on Logitech's part. If you are looking for 5.1 speakers, these are not acceptable.
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.
I was all set to purchase this bag but wanted to try it out first. I had great difficulty finding one locally but finally after many many phone calls I located one bag and asked the merchant to hold it till I could get there to try it out. Firstly, the bag is nice but doesn't hold as much as I thought. It still could have worked for my but for one thing: this bag is not designed for those with a, er.....womanly build. It was the most uncomfortable bag I have ever tried out and looked absolutely ridiculous on me. So glad I was able to take it for a test drive before purchasing online. Just a word of warning to the ladies;-)
You get what you paid for!I saw all the good reviews and thought that maybe technology went down in price and can offer a good camera for that price.... not such chance. The image is terribly grainy, I can hardly recognize myself on the screen, it's that bad.
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?
It is not the perfect match with Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens in 2 points;1. The Lens cap of Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM doesn't fit completely on this Protection Filter. The outside edge of Protection Filter is not deep enough for the click feature on Lens cap. So need to be carefule that Lens cap can easily come off with a light shock when this Protection Filter is attached between the Lens and Lens cap.2. Lens Flare is seen more with this Protection Filter on.Since Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM has the inner focus system, some light (especially taking the night scenes) will be enhanced to be visible as Lens Flares generated by this Protection Filter.
I originally bought this DVD player because I believe that Mintek has one of the best looking TFT LCD displays on the market (although, it does look a little too dark with certain movies). I was also glad to see that you could set the audio equalization to different setings. What you get for the money is really impressive. Now, for the bad news. I have had this DVD player for almost a year now and suddenly it won't read any discs, it just spins a little and then says "No Disc". Never mind cleaning the lens, or your discs, it won't solve the problem. Luckily, I purchased an extended warranty with mine (I don't trust delicate equipment like this to hold up for very long). Judging from all of the reviews I've read on this website, I would say that you are lucky if you get one that doesn't break down after a few months of use. The question is, do you want to gamble with your money, or not. Its up to you.
I too was very excited about "The Little Friend". Tartt's first book, "The Secret History" is one of my favorites. I knew better than to expect another book just like "History" but thought for sure, "Friend" would be just as relentlessly fascinating and I would spend many enjoyable hours buried in it. Well, I did spend many hours buried in "Friend" but they were not at all enjoyable. I realized about 1/3 of the way through that the mystery presented on the first few pages would never be solved and I resigned myself to that but I expected some sort of ending. All the characters she introduced from the Cleves to the Dufresnes to the Ratliffs were beautifully written but not much happened to them and some of the things that did happen were too preposterous to believe. Come on, a snake through the sunroof of a Trans Am? A (looooong, drawn out) struggle in an old water tower? That long, long, detailed part with the snakes and Harriet and Hely in Farish's apartment? Where does this stuff happen?And what about the little girl from the library with the two younger siblings to care for? What was her name? I just finished the book and already most of the details are fading, thankfully. Why did she and her siblings keep popping up? What happened to them? Why bother with them?Why didn't Harriet's grandmother do something to help Alison and Harriet? How could she not know their mother was off her rocker and the house was a sty and the girls had no adult guidance whatsoever? Why keep bringing up Alison and the Hely's older brother dating? That too went nowhere. Now that I think about it, the only thing that made any sense or hung together in the book was Harriet practicing to hold her breath in the country club pool and then when she actually had to call upon that practice in the water tower. That practicing sure came in handy!It was a very unsatisfying novel and regardless of all the themes it introduced, it should have had a more conclusive ending. Something should have been resolved. After all, we suffered through and slogged though 500 plus pages for NOTHING.
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).
This is an old design (1997) the casset jammed up on my first play and after that it played one cd and from then on it only made weird noises. be advised to pass this one up. I sent it back.
Please note that this voice recorder does NOT support speech-recognition software!! This is not indicated in the technical information provided by Amazon. The voice will be saved as WAV file which is NOT able to be converted into a DSS file that is acceptable by a speech-recognition software.
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.
Update January, 2008.As I note in some of the commentary, things can change a lot in two years. It's entirely possible that the "same product" that I had such bad experience with two years ago, is actually very different today. While I avoid TDK products because they burned me with poor quality, users seeking cost-effective and reliable media would probably be better off giving more weight to more recent reviews (which might better reflect whatever they are currently putting in this package) and/or a site that tracks media quality, such as http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm (although they don't seem to be updating that one any more), where among many other details you can find that TDK-branded packages have included media actually manufactured by TDK, CMC, Moser Baer, and Philips.My original review follows. FYI, I have no interest in TDK or any other media mfr other than as a user.------------------------These disks are not made by TDK (they only make -R type) they are rebranded trash from CMC. I had 15% with obvious, naked-eye visible defects (delaminations and voids in the dye layer) and for the "good" ones needed to burn at a sluggish 4X to get a decent quality of burn. Having burned more than 1000 disks using various brands, I assure you - these are not a bargain, they are garbage. Unless, of course, you burn at slow speeds and don't ever use the outer 20% of a disk.UPDATE [late 2006]: I have been re-reviewing the burn quality of the disks that I did use. I am now finding hundreds of thousands of parity errors on every TDK disk (vs a typical 2 to 4 thousand on good disks e.g. Sony). THESE ARE WITHOUT DOUBT THE WORST DVD MEDIA I HAVE EVER USED. ANYONE WHO ENTRUSTS THEIR DATA TO THIS GARBAGE IS DOOMED TO DISASTER IF THEY EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE DATA IN AS LITTLE AS A YEAR OR TWO.
This was a good part for apart 1 week.. then it burned up.. So will have to look for something better..
I ordered it in spite of the negative reviews.I was looking for a cassette player and CD player.When I received it, it wouldn't play CD'sand ate tapes. It ruined my Chariots of Fire tape, try and find one of those.Amazon accepted my return and promptly refunded my money, so far no problemsdealing with Amazon.WDM
This DVD player has trouble playing HDCDs. I returned the unit back to the store where i purchased it and got a replacement unit, but still the second unit suffers the same problem. I was told by Toshiba to bring the unit to one of the authorized warranty service center to have the BIOS upgraded. i haven't done so, but those who are thinking about purchasing this particular model 2700, consider yourself be warned.
This is specifically in reference to the model for Canon and may not apply to the one for Nikon.I purchased one of these and an EF-530 DG Super, also for Canon, expecting to be able to use them with the EM-140 DG as master and the EF-530 as slave on a Canon 30D.When configuring them in that mode, following the directions in the rather poorly written manual, the 530 in each case either fired prematurely or not at all. I finally called Sigma and had their tech walk me through the setup, with the same result. He told me to send them back. I did. Sigma lost them. Finally they sent me two new replacements. The replacements have the same problem, so this seems to be something fundamental and not a malfunction. I have been told that EF-530 DG Supers do work well together in TTL master/slave mode so it seems likely that the problem is in the EM-140.Standalone it works fine and will also work as a master for the manually controlled modes of the EF-530.Between not working as advertised and the poor quality of support I received I cannot recommend this product to anyone.
I've owned the Garmin 478 for a couple of years and while I've generally found it to be a good unit, there are a couple of problems I've encountered. First, the power/recharge plug is very poorly designed (as others here have noted) and isn't sealed against the elements if you use this on an open boat. Second, and more problematic, is that the unit is held together with small steel screws that have begun to corrode and will over time expand and cause the plastic case to crack. These should clearly have been made of stainless steel. After trying unsuccessfully to get someone from Garmin tech support on the phone, they emailed me to say there was nothing they could do about the corrosion...
I like the idea of this switch, and the way that you do not need to fumble with switches to go between headset and handset, or between telephone and computer, but I found this useless for voice-recognition, getting very poor recognition despite trying various different headsets, which led me to believe that the problem was the switch itself. However, it seems fine for telephone use, especially for the price.
I own four Lacie external hard drives (three 500 GB and one 250 GB). Before you put one or more of these drives in your shopping cart, I suggest you consider the following 1) What is really inside this shiny case? I took a similar drive (the D2 Big Disk Triple Interface) apart when it failed after three years and inside were two 250 GB Western Digital desktop drives. I found out from some tech experts that WD drives are less reliable than some brands (such as top-rated Seagate and Hitachi) because they draw more current which can fry the rather weak bridges made by Lacie. Bridge failure was what happened to my drive. 2) What is the warranty period for this drive? Lacie's warranty period is only one year, while other more reliable drives (again Seagate and Hitachi) have warranties up to five years. Warranties are obviously important, especially for hard drives, and these other manufacturers stand by their products. 3) What sort of support does Lacie give if the drive fails when it is out of warranty? When my drive failed (after only three years of light use), I tested the two WD hard drives inside and they were OK. So I called Lacie to see if the bridge (inside the Lacie case) could be repaired or replaced. They told me that they offered no out-of-warranty service or repairs for any of their hard drives (at any price). They even suggest that I look for replacement parts on eBay! So if it fails, and it's out of warranty, you're out of luck! I now see Lacie as more of a hard drive packager than a hard drive manufacturer, and their support is abysmal. I'll never buy another Lacie drive.
I had a Dell Optiplex desktop and it was time to upgrade. Simple enough -right?Well, after opening up both cases and unistalling and reinstalling the hardward -guess what?The product does not have drivers that support Windows 7 and the XP ones do not work (I had HAD to try something).This is really unacceptable. DO NOT BUY ANY PROXIM PRODUCT.I've had this PCI card only for about 3 years, not like 20!I emailed customer support and got this response:"Thank you for contacting Proxim Technical Support.With regards to your query about the drivers to support Windows-7, I'm sorry for the fact that as of now we do not provide any drivers for windows 7.Though I'm not sure of when this would happen, However to meet the business requirements proxim might come up with drivers to work on windows 7.Please use the following link to check for the available drivers for the Client card:Answer Title: ORiNOCO 8482 11a/b/g PCI Card download and documentationAnswer Link: [...]And as we have answered your query, we are also closing this ticket for now"
seriously its JUNK.i plugged it in to my 480 watt amp 2 channel so it got 240 watts and the boxes back part flew off O.O.the sub is not good for low bass so this system is just for the looks.dont even waste your $45.get a nicer brand and spend a lil more but have some decent bass in your car.this is nothing
Visually and ease so use was fine but if you care at all about how your music sounds do not order this product.
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.
I originally initiated a search online looking for a battery because my phone loses the charge after only about 30 minutes and takes at least a day and a half to recharge. I thought that it was just time to replace the battery until I read the other reviews and realized that others were having the same problem that I am having. When I actually stop and think about it, I have been experiencing problems with this phone since I purchased it. When I first purchased the phone, I had a 30 minute conversation and then had to place the phone back on the cradle to recharge and it took about a day and a half! I thought it was because I didn't let it charge completely initially, so I left it on the charger for 3 days without using it and then when I did use it I had the same problem. I think that Panasonic owes everyone who bought this "phone" a refund.
I made the mistake of purchasing this flashdrive. It worked great for a few days, then in the middle of transfering data to the drive, it froze and is 100% dead. The data is lost.I agree with another reviewer that the rubber outside is great, but if the drive is going to fail, it is WORTHLESS. The whole point is to preserve the data.
I'm sorely disappointed in my purchase. I trust in amazon and I was swindled by aa-wholesale (Chaya Korn). I purchased from it an Olympus digital camera by Amazon on the 1st of June. I couldn't use the camera because the zoom was not properly working. I wrote aa-wholesale in order to see how we should handle this problem, and they wrote me that I send the camara back to them so I did it. The camera was returned by USPS on the 22nd of August. Then on the 29th of September aa-wholesale wrote me that they were shipping my camera back to me but it never arrived. I wrote a lot of e mails asking the tracking number and aa-wholesale never answer. I called to aa-wholesale and they only put excuses and never send the camera back to me. I was waitting for 6 month and I don't have answers. It was the worst experience and it was the last
it buys the filters 58mm UV and polarizer , and for my surprise they arrived both with a ray in the glass! , they are of VERY BAD QUALITY, costs much to clean them, I have others of smaller quality and the polvopor almost does not stick they, I do not recommend them are very bad and above they came failed
Returned product as it did not have a strap and was to small to hold any accessories ie batteries etc
My friends all bought the P-Tech modem but I liked the Xircom. Was I ever disappointed. The Xircom modem is said to be compatible with HP Pockec PCs. I have a new Jornada 547 but in fact, it is too fat to fit the Compact slot. I inserted the card correctly but it was very tight going in and proved so tight it would not come out unless I used a pair of pliers to remove it.This is essentially unusable for my system. I am disappointed in this product becaused I have used several Xircom products in the past.
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.
I have had mine for a couple of years. Strange, but my Sony camera and this laptop aren't compatible. Each time I would try to viev a movie from my camera, the laptop would shut down. Sony said it's a Microsoft problem and Microsoft said it's a Sony problem. I got with Sony tech support. They had me erase all my programs and start all over again as if it was a brand new laptop. While on the phone talking to them, the dvd player broke. They immediately had me send the laptop to them. They repaired the dvd and said I didn't have to erase my programs after all. I started the computer and on the first try, the computer shut down again. I told them it still doesn't work properly. That's as far as it went. If I would have known I was going to have this much trouble with the laptop and support, I would of purchased a different brand.
I got the Ultralast UL NB3L Canon NB -3L camera battery and I have been using it since I got it, it has been a few weeks now, but last night when I took my camera and wanted to charge the battery, the battery would not pop out. So now I have to go fix it somewhere.
A used car battery and a sears battery charger would work infinitely better. Worst product I have bought in years.
We've had a Belkin transmitter in the past but this one was just awful! You never get quality sound out of this thing.. it doesn't matter which station you put it on. It just doesn't work without fuzz in the background! :(
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 FM transmitter gave off too much static which ruined the sound quality whenever car engine was running. I tried it in both a GM(cadillac) and a Ford. The battery can only be charged in the car and lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes if you use it in the house. Also it needs to be about 3 feet from the FM receiver.
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 bought this with high expectations. It would not install-called Logitech Tech Support and was told: "Our software does not support Windows XP Media Center Edition, and we have no idea when, if ever, it will support Media Center Edition!" I think Logitech's promotion of this unit being compatible with Windows XP is completely misleading.
Maybe my ear-holes are too small or something, but these headphones kept falling out and were uncomfortable when they were in. The sound was fine, nothing stellar, but I had no trouble hearing the music. On a good note, they are compact and great to carry in a purse or pocket. If you only have a couple of bucks to spare, and if your ears are big, than go ahead and buy them. Otherwise, shop around.
WARNING!!!! DON'T BUY THIS ROUTER!!!!!!!I have been a long time user of Linksys WRT45G router. The good old days! I bought this one based on recommendation from a Fry's associate. Never listen to them, they don't know jack. This router has been the worst router I've ever used. I wonder how did they even get away with product like this. Two major problem1. hard to configure, initially that captcha feature would not work in my firefox browser. firefox, the world most friendly and most supported browser there is. I had to switch to IE to get it to work. Eventually, I had to disable this feature all together.2. the wireless part kept dying. After every reboot, it will work for about 2 hours and it had to be rebooted (power-cycled). I upgraded the fireware from their site. Took forever to find if first, then you have to backup your config and restore from the backup. However, it didn't fix the problem.I have never written any review on any site before but this product's quality is just outrageously poor. I would not use it even it's free. Again, don't buy this router, your money is just going to go down the drain.
Two years ago I bought a Zen Nano Plus for my son. He wanted something that would hold more music so I bought him a Zen V 1 gb. Within two weeks it froze up on him and he couldn't use it. I was able to bring it back to where I had bought it. Then I upgraded even more and bought a Zen V. 4 gb. After less than two months that froze up on my son and he hasn't been able to get it to work since. Meanwhile, he gave me his old Zen Nano Plus, which is still plugging along.I don't think I will buy a Zen again, until they fix this problem.
Does it's job well but will cease to work without the use of a good surge protector.
Wife bought me this product to use worked fine for about a month. Then it started quiting after looking up some information on the net i came to the conclustion your money is better spent on a more expensive mouse since this mouse will not last you out. Evenually i figured to remove the cover from the reciver. Doing this offered me the ablitiy to atleast temporatly use the mouse, but considering what i know form electronices a small thin piece of plastic should not make that much of a differance. It is a very bad mouse and if another similer mouse cost 5 dollors more just pay the 5 dollars for a better mouse. This is the worest mouse i have ever purchased.
i am done with the pyle experiment the products are cheap poorly made , spend a little more for something else. you get what you pay for
I bought this drive as an external storage unit. I set it up as an encrypted drive in Windows XP. Even when encrypted the drive is fast. Ok, not fast enough for video editing but for basic tasks. The drive looks good and it's small so it doesn't take up much room.One day I enter my password to access the encrypted drive and nothing happens. The next day at bootup the drive just clicks nonstop. It wasn't even recognized by the BIOS. I got it to be recognized once but it can't be accessed. I've tried everything.The drive inside the unit is a Western Digital SATA drive. 3200JS. I'm not sure what could have happened. Perhaps it overheated. This is the first time I ever had a drive die on me. Strangely, a week before I had a Maxtor drive on a dedicated (remote) server.I lost 200gb of data on this drive and did not back it up. I just can't believe the drive lasted only six months. Maybe even less. Maybe it's still under warranty. I just know that if I buy another external drive it will be a larger one with a fan and a way to cool itself better. Maybe that's not what happened. Also, I do take good care of my drives. I use defrag and scan utilities every week or so.
Getting right to the point I think this head is more of a novelty than a tool. Though the magnet mount is a clever idea the ballhead FAILS miserably. First, as others have mentioned, the tension or ball release lever is too close to the base and hits the tripod plate thus making it impossible to turn more than 1/4 of a rotation before it hits the tripod base. Second the ball is simply too small, even with a Canon G11 the camera can slip with just a little effort. This is not bad if I need to simply get it on the tripod to do a self portrait or group shot but anything that requires panning or tilting is extremely frustrating.I think product is a great idea that was never field tested because if it were 1/4 inch taller and the ball 3mm wider both problems would be eliminated for most travel tripods and 99% of P&S; cameras.
I have worked with quite a few of these transcribers over the years and this would be my least favorite. It works well for a while, but then the rewind and fast forward goes out on the foot pedal and then goes out on the machine itself. Normally transcribers last longer than these seem to. A co-worker has gone through 4 of them in 2 years. We keep asking administration to switch to a different brand, but they say these are cheaper. You get what you pay for, I guess.
I own all three B&D the 10W the 16W and 100W - The bigger the shorter the Life - Also missing my Power Supply for the 100W if anyone can tell me the volt and amps on theirs I'd appreciate it so i can find a replacement. I recelled the 18W with new batteries and its working again for how long who knows. This is a great product Idea just a poor implementation.
First, they do not guarantee their products and they told me the vender Western Digital has no guarantee on Hard Drives. Secondly, when I called them they said they would E-mail me an RMA number to do the return. I did not get that number so I called back in ten days; and was told sometimes it takes longer. Finally; after almost a month I was told they do not accept defected products back. I was told this was not their policy but this is Western Digital policy. I have dealt with Western Digital in the past and they have always exchanged hard drives. This could be a new policy that Western Digital has implemented but I doubt it. The product was purchased as new a I contacted PC World the same day I received the hard drive in fact two hours after I had received it. They told me I could have put a virus on the Hard Drive but this is almost imposible because it was a Hard Drive for a PC laptop and it took me an hour to get the laptop apart, then another hour to find out the Hard Drive would not work.
I decided to buy this scanner so i could scan slides in since my canoscan N670U cant do slides or negatives. First it took forever to warm and scan. then the scan would come out in totally wrong colors, i had to use auto level in adobe to fix it, then it still looked blue tinted.The software is a joke. you can save your seting but not make it load it each time it starts up. so you have to re load it everytime. it gets annoying quick.then while i was looking at the scanner bed i noticed that under the glass its all cloudy in one of the corners.the picture quality froma scanned photo looks the same as my canon and that thing is fairly old. im gonna return this piece of hp junk and keep my canon.there should be a negative star option for this product
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.
If you want your Palm TX to freeze every time you dock it then you will love this product. If you do not want to soft reset your TX every time you dock it then avoid this at all cost!
This mouse has a beautiful shape and all the human factors (ergonomics) are addressed in a remarkably elegant way. The only problem is that Logitech spends all their money on hiring the best product designers and then hires the most incompetent software engineers. The software provided with this mouse has caused all manner of issues with my Fujitsu laptop. I have tried reinstalling the OS and drivers only to find the moment I install the Logitech drivers the machine slows down to about a 1/4 speed and has all manner of mouse related glitches. I often have to restart the machine to get the Logitech software to work properly again. If I remove the Logitech software the laptop returns to normal. The most amazing thing is that the Fujitsu laptop mouse drivers work better than the specifically designed Logitech drivers. The only problem is that there is no way of configuring the buttons without the problematic Logitech drivers. I notice I am not the only one here with the same issues with their laptop. Given that this is a mouse for notebooks it beggars belief that the drivers are completely flaky. If you have a laptop then whatever you do don't buy this mouse as you will regret it.
Ordered on 3/12. Arrived on 3/14. The shipping is expensive ($5.57) but very impressive.The packaging is cheap and misfit. The wires come out like manggled spaghetti. The unit feels flimsy. It looks like it is bought from Dollar Tree or DollarRama.The power supply to the CD player works but the contact is extremely flaky. Any slightest move causes the CD player to turn off. And this is a parked car. Don't bother to use it in a moving car.The radio transimission is easy to setup but the frequency shifts. There is some static noise. The sound is at best AM radio quality, which is Ok for hard rock or other noisy music, but a little too poor for light music.
I do not review items like this unless they are worthless junk. Well, i'm reviewing these for that reason. These are the worst dvds i've ever had, by far. These damn things keeps getting stuck writing the "lead in" no matter which software or hardware i use. I am not even half way down the spindle, and they're going fast considering the failure rate, and i've said to hell with it. I think i'll give them to a buddy i want to play a joke on. Seriously.
When I recieved this product, It was in good condition but broke 5 months later. Besides that, It was extremely ugly. I ou are going to spend this much on this bad of a tv, please get a different one.None of this was Target's fault.
I ordered this battery because it was about 1/3 of the price of the Canon OEM battery and it received good reviews by other Amazon customers. The battery unfortunately would not even take a charge. It is being sent back and I will likely stick with a Canon battery.
Off the top the most I can say for this camera is that I'm glad it was a gift. I had the camera for two weeks before it would shut down with a "battery low" message even though the battery indicator showed full. I had HP replace the camera only to have the same problem with the new camera right off the bat. As for the picture quality, I have no issue there. The pictures are decently clear. The menus are easy to use as long as the camera will stay on. So overall, if this speaks for the quality of HP cameras, then I'll find something else.
have it for a year or so... bought it to plug into a guitar amp... *really* uncomfortable. it's just too tight! so you can't wear it for too long... After half of an hour you'll need to rub your ears in order to regain blood flow. sound quality is very good, I have the PX100 for outdoor use, the quality is (a bit) better.
Grundig's Classic is designed to call to mind the wonderful days of sitting around the radio listening to Fibber McGee and Molly, but most of the materials used in this presentation weren't even invented then. then it was labor, now its injection molding. It looks cheap as a result.And, it doesn't perform as well as a portable battery powered Sony. With the exception of AM broadcasts. If you need to hear a ballgame in the middle of nowhere, this is for you. If not look again.
Every device I use with it has audio issues. WiiU, XBox, PS3, etc., all cut out audio every so many seconds.
How can you beat $6.80 for a 25ft hdmi cable. Well, you get what you pay for. This cable was basically DOA. I hooked it up to my xbox360, PS3, Blu-ray player, LG wireless media player, desktop PC, and Macbook pro. The result was the same every time. A Black screen, or black and red, with some image from the device that was very garbled with lines. Maybe I just got a bad cable. I'm kind of apprehensive of trying again. The plan was to use this cable with my laptop in a karaoke setup situation. Currently with my 6 foot cable, I have to sit close to the TV while running karaoke.
A real b---- to set up...don't buy!!!! I still have not got mine to work!!!
I bought this camera just over a year ago for $369. The camera worked great, then mysteriously started displaying an E11 code when I tried to turn it on. When I looked into the Owner's Manual, I found that E11 indicates corrupt firmware.I went to a couple of camera shops around Dallas, TX, but apparently only Kodak's service center in Illinois has access to replacement parts.Called Kodak and got the address to send it to along with an authorization number. They wanted $342 to replace the firmware. It only cost $369 when new! When I refused to pay this, they still charged me $45 to get it mailed back.I will never buy another Kodak, and if this review sways others from buying a Kodak - I will be happy. **Kodak: This is terrible service and disrespect to customers who drop a lot of money for one of your products.**If anyone wants to offer me anything for this camera (maybe someone out there knows how to repair it), feel free to contact me with an offer. (11-October-2003) Sorry, but Amazon won't let me leave my email address. ~Joe Pool
I do not like these wires. They are made up of multiple strands of lite gauge wire that are too soft and break easily. Had to splice on pieces of Streetwise wires that I had of the same gauge size to make the connections to my amp so the the wire connection would stay in place. The slightest movement of the wire would cause it to break. I do not recommend this wire kit.
I bought this camera in the US when I was travelling with my family. I am Peruvian. It worked fine. I really liked it and learned to used it for family pictures. However, I didn't use it for about two months and when I tried to use it again, it only took one picture and then didn't work. This happened 1 week and 12 months after I bought it so the 1 year warranty didn't apply. Also the warranty was good only in the US so I couldn't use it in Peru. If I had used the camera 2 months before it would have broke down within the term of the warranty. The NIKON Peruvian office told me it will cost $300 to repair the "shutting system" (something like that) and it would take around 2 months to have that part in Peru. Christmas and a family vacation were in one month so I had to buy a new camera. I sent several emails to NIKON US asking for help or a decrease in the price of the repair needed but they didn't even answered anything so far. This happened exactly one year ago.So, my experience with this camera was very bad.
we were looking for a solution to video storage/backup that would be less expensive and allow us to make 2 backups for the price of one. this solution works - so far so good.
I should have figured I wouldn't get a great product for such a low price, but I tend to trust HP products.Scanning photos works fine, but the quality of slide and negative scans is terrible. The slide scans were unusable. Also, it took forever for the lamp to warm up, so even if I had just scanned a photo/slide, I would still have to wait up to 2 minutes for the lamp to warm up again so I could make another scan. I'm returning this unit and looking for another.
was very satisfied with the product - But beware Logitech is not all that committed to supporting the products that they sell. The web site is set up to make it difficult to get support.
I have owned these speakers for a couple months and they sound awful for their price. The Bass is so terrible. If you put a KLH speaker next to it i would pick the KLH. I do not reccomend these speakers at all. Take my word for it.
this device is severely limited in compatibility with CD-R media. have had a very difficult finding CD-R music cds that the device will burn. TDK worked for about 10 cds but now the drive wouldn't recognize TDK CD-R Music as Music discs. I'm pretty fed up with this piece of [garbage]and it's only 30 days old.
I got a Kenwood portable cd player with a 4 year extended warranty less than 2 years ago and have taken back 3 of them. I still have the 4th one. Every single one of them came with some types of factory defects, and have screwed up a lot. Mine were a bit better than most peoples Kenwood's because I took good care of all mine, most people drop theres sometimes, so I know about 10 people who have had Kenwood portables that all had problems, usually the cd player just stopped working. Don't bother with Kenwood.
I was really looking forward to trying this item because I am constantly having to adjust the TV volume when channel surfing or just watching a movie on DVD and being blasted out of the room by the music in certain scenes. Unfortunately I was very disappointed, it just doesn't work. I guess it was too much to hope for. Hooking it up was very easy even with the limited instructions but why bother. It won't affect the sound levels anyway! I really wish that I could find a product that would work like this one promised to.
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.
I am writing the post a bit too late for most who purchased to take advantage of my advice, however, for the few that are still considering please weigh my experience when purchasing.TV was purchased just over a year ago and am already on a quest for a new TV. What happened? My gripe come from what the technicians called a "panel malfunction" 3 days past the 1-year warranty.I brought to Panasonic's attention and they said they couldn't help since it was just past the 1-year warranty. Eventually, I spoke with a reasonable service manager who decided to review the case and asked me to get a service estimate for consideration (see Panel Malfunction above).I dropped off the TV and the estimate came back at $1,200 which the representative explained they wouldn't cover and am now eligible for a "reduced" TV from their lineup. I guess that's not too bad but now I have to fork over a few hundred (or thousand) more bucks on a brand for which I have almost lost all faith. Overall, customer service has been ok (we'll see about that "deal" they've promised).Now, aside from the MAJOR disaster just weeks ago the whole experience of owning the TV was extremely stressful, mostly in the case of image burn-in.I know people will tell you that plasma technology has improved and burn-in isn't quite the problem it used to be. Well, those people have been disillusioned from the beautiful picture quality these sets provide (I must admit, I went through 4 TV's before settling on this 37" set that has deep blacks and an overall incredible HD picture).Unfortunately, after the Circuit City return period was over I started noticing some lingering burn-in tendencies. I realized that I couldn't watch any type of sporting event without switching channels every once in a while to refresh the screen. I don't know about you but if I'm watching something I'm interested in, the last thing I want to do is switch channels out of my burn-in fear. If I didn't I would get lingering box scores and logos for hours after the event. This is very frustrating and will genuinely piss you off when paying top dollar on a piece of electronics (it ruins the viewing experience completely). Maybe mine was a dud through-and-through but needed to make my experience know for your benefit.Now that I'm on the market again, I'm going LCD and avoiding the burn-in issue altogether. What sucks is Panasonic only offers 32" as largest LCD, so I can't even use this as an opportunity to upgrade to 42"...so disappointingPlasma = StinkDo not use for Sports, News, Video Games, Computer MonitorGreat for Planet EarthYMMV
I cannot imagine how she made any money for this book. It's boring, long-winded, and downright dull. IMO, only the Russian classic authors could get away with paragraph long sentences...I read a little over half of it, then went to the back and read the last few chapters. There was not one single character that I cared for...most of them were mere stick figures with no flesh on their bones. I've never given a 2-star review before, but I hope to save others from wasting their precious time reading this way over-hyped tome.
Buyer Beware. This device is listed as a SB5101 which is approved for use by Comcast. I received a SB5101N, which is not an approved device and will not work.
I bought this item to replace a jury-rigged stand I had built to provide a slight tilt to the keyboard on my Lenovo T61, which is plugged into aLenovo ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock - port replicator ( 250410U ). My solution worked, but I wanted something sturdier that would also guarantee that my laptop and dock would never slide off onto the floor someday.This stand is definitely sturdy. It weighs about 10 pounds, and that, plus the four, large rubber feet on the bottom ensure it's not going anywhere. It even survived unscathed a two-foot accidental drop to the floor while I was unpacking it.I, too, found the picture-only instructions a little confusing at first, because they actually cover two scenarios: using the stand with just a laptop, or with a laptop plugged into a dock. I tried it both ways.The stand itself can be set at four different angles: 0, 30, 45, and 60 degrees. There are two 4-1/2-inch handles on the underside that--when simultaneously pulled outwards--allow the angle to be changed.Without using a dock, you just set the laptop down on the stand. A one-inch high lip along the front edge keeps the laptop in place.When using a dock, you first attach the dock to the stand, then plug the laptop into the dock. There are three attachment points, two along the front edge and a third engages the bottom of the dock toward the back. This latter point didn't always engage, but that didn't prevent the dock from setting on the stand.Unfortunately, the stand elevates the laptop's keyboard a minimum of an additional three inches, which makes it too high for my seating arrangement. Additionally, when using the stand with a dock, the laptop sits back an extra 1-1/4 inches, placing the keyboard even further out of reach. At the end of the first day of use, I noticed my forearms were noticeably more tired. I also found my laptop's display to be a little too high when on the stand.If your work area can be adjusted (raising the chair further, and/or lowering the table), this stand would probably work well. Otherwise, you may find yourself thinking about returning it, as I did.
I gave mine away. These do not fit smaller ears. (note all the raves are from men). If you can stick the buds into your ear as they are meant to be (like the EX51/71SLs), the wraparounds stick up and look silly suspended over your (my) ears, rendering the ear pieces superfulous. They aren't the easiest things to put on either and you must take care if you wear earrings. I recommend the EX51SL or EX71SLS which you just plug in and be on your way.
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.
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!!!!
Ordered ink cartridge. Delivery company left on porch over night in sub zero weather. Never bothered to ring the bell or knock--both were home all day. Ruined ink cartirdge
So disappointed. Batteries were dead and it did not include the card we needed to take pictures. I was a very sad grandmother on Christmas morning seeing the hurt in my granddaughters face.
will not operate all of my components as advertized. still have to switch input on tv manually.
I purchased this TV on August 6, 2006. Actually, this is the second tv I purchased. We purchased our first polaroid and when we plugged it in, we didn't get any power. So, after talking with customer service, the gentleman told us that the tv must have been mishandled and that we should exchange. So, we did. Now, 11 months later, our television died. No power source at all. I will never purchase another polaroid item. I am extremely disappointed with them.
I buy it on December 15 aprox. Yesterday, Jan 23 I want to use my camera and take some photos... when I see my camera (made of steel or other material non-plastic) it was little oxidized!The camera was stored with original leather Canon Case, and never used before.Think before buying this camera, today it's oxidized from surface, tomorrow from inside components.
I bought this camera for use at a waterpark. The very first time it was brought to a pool area, we noticed water in the clear plastic case. We attempted to take few pictures, but decided to not use it anymore and put it aside - just in case the first ones were able to be saved. We took the camera in to our store to have the photos developed and were contacted immediately saying that A) the box was wet and falling apart, B)the actual film was completely slimed and they were unable to save any pictures and C) there wasn't even a battery in the camera. In contacting Fuji, i've only gotten a runaround. They CLAIM they'll make an exception (just this once) and send me a refund, but i haven't seen anything as of yet. Now maybe this was just a 1-time problem, but i won't buy anything Fuji again. What's the saying" "Fool me once......."
The USA receiver is too big. I bought another wireless mouse made by Logitech at almost the same price, and its receiver is very small and you don't need to unplug it when you put you laptop in the bag.
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?
The product description as well a various reviews indicated this remote would do what I wanted in the most efficient and least number of steps for controlling my plasma TV,etc. The programming steps are a real pain. I never could get the remote to link with the cable box remote (Time-Warner) or find a code that would work. It took many tries to get the other remotes to sync with the Harmony. Even when I got most units to work more steps were needed to turn on the TV, cable box, etc. than with a much older RCA universal remote as well as the original cable remote. I actually had a much easier time programming my Marantz amplifier remote to pretty much do the same thing that I was hoping the Harmony would do. A cheap universal remote purchased at a grocery store would work better than the Harmony.
If you are a Mac user and want to buy/use the 2720, you'll need to have a friend with a PC, too. The only way to upgrade firmware or do anything that requires connecting the 2720 to a computer is via an actual PC. If you have Virtual PC, good for you. But it won't connect to the 2720. Technical Support at Garmin cannot help you, either; they are completely Mac/VPC oblivious at this point. You can scour the 'net in search of workarounds, and you will find many. But they are for older Garmin products and with Pre OS X Macs running older versions of VPC. You will find nothing that will cure the inability for a modern Mac with or without Virtual PC to connect to the 2720 via the USB connection. I hope Garmin gets Mac compatible in the near future (or even VPC compatible). But for now, 2 stars.
I bought 2 of these for our system here - one never would charge for more than 20 min talking, and the other is now dead. I have a similar problem with my home phone (also a Panasonic) and know others who are having the same frustration. I'm now going to get a completely different phone system from a different manufacturer.
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 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[...]
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.
Today is January 27th 2013, review time is 8:57amI just bought 4000 points and guess what??????INVALID CODE!!!!! Tried on my XBOX and Xbox.comIt's fake.....tomorrow I will go to the bank and cancel the credit card payment.....this is BS!!!!
I bought mine about three years ago and until recently rarely used it. After a few months of consistently using it, it makes my IPod music scratchy, because, I suspect, Scosche put bad solder joints on the connections. I will not buy Scosche again.
I got this for my dSLR after having read mostly great reviews here. Frankly, I don't get it. Amazon didn't have it so it was sold through a 3rd party via Amazon. As a result, it could not be returned when I didn't like it, and I ended up eBaying it.First, the bag is far too over-protected for what it is intended -- of course the bullet-proof material is "cool" I guess, but it adds at least a pound of unnecessary weight to the bag and it's hard, plastic-like, and uncomfortable.Second, it is really too small. It fits your camera with lens, and one additional item and accessories. It's too big of a slingbag to hold only one item. A Tamrac Velocity 7 for example, smaller than this bag and more comfortable, fits the camera and FOUR additional lenses.Third - it's hard to figure out. You have to remove one of the support straps that come attached by default. WIthout removing that strap, you can't sling the bag around. When you do sling the bag around, the pull cord (which is too difficult to pull, but the way without effort) is on the wrong side of the bag -- in short, by the time you have turned your bag, opened it, and pulled out your camera (which also sits at the wrong angle away from you) you have long missed the shot you had intended to take.Most disappointingly, because I didn't read the "fine print" from Amazon, it was not returnable for refund. I most likely won't be buying anything else from Amazon that is sold as "available from these vendors" that does not come directly from Amazon itself. I learned a lesson on this one --- don't believe the hype without trying things out yourself, and Amazon's sales practices have changed and you can't just one-click purchase anymore.
Considering that you can get DVD player functionality in most laptops, I would steer clear of this. Why would you want to bring this in addition to your laptop on a trip? Besides, most laptop screens are bigger than this and what do you need when you want to watch a movie? The biggest portable screen you can get!
I received the product quickly from Amazon, just in time for our long trip with my toddler. Unfortunately, the carrying strap for the bag was broken (the plastic clip cracked) so I called Audiovox customer service and asked them for a replacement. After being disconnected three times, transferred to their trade show department voicemail twice, and speaking to two different customer service representatives, Audiovox told me I had to pay for the replacement part, and the problem was Amazon's, not theirs. Clearly a defective product issue is theirs under their warranty, but with dreadful customer service like that I decided to return the product. I cannot speak to the performance of the product, but if I could give less than one star I would just based on my experience with their customer service.
When it works, it produces beautiful pictures. But making it work can be a HUGE struggle. The idea, of course, is that ANYBODY can just plug it in and get decent looking 4x6's.The reality is, getting it to actually work requires A LOT of effort. First, you need to use the Kodak software. Lets just generously say that Kodak is a hardware company, and their software shows it. Its cumbersome, hard to follow, and doesn't work all that well.But software is only a small part of the problem. Getting it to print the first time is fairly hard. Its very finicky about how much paper you put in the tray, and the whole tray connection is also fairly strange. There is a fairly useless dust cover that you have to flip back in order to be able to get the tray into the slot (in addition to the dust door on the dock itself). Forget to do that, and you'll spend an hour or two trying to figure out what went wrong, until it finally becomes obvious there is a dust cover on the paper tray. But that can be chalked up to user error, maybe.The next problem comes when you leave it sit for a couple weeks. Seems that the paper feed rollers are EXTREMELY sensitive to dust. I couldn't see ANY trace of dust, and yet it would not feed paper. Got out the rubbing alcohol and a swab and the problem was fairly easily rectified.But here's the catch - as a software developer (and various other computer professional hats), I'm used to troubleshooting these kinds of problems, so it wasn't that big of a deal for me. However, we bought the printer to make it easy for my wife, who is NOT a computer professional, to print pictures for her scrapbooking and our kids school projects. The idea was that is should be simple and straighforward for her to use.But here I sit wasting time on a beautiful summer Saturday afternoon trying to get it working again (which I did) because she spent an entire evening this week not being able to print anything. I can only imagine how well this product would work in a house without someone capable of troubleshooting it regularly (because its not obvious, usually whether the problem is hardware or software - yes, I said it before, the software is that bad).I wouldn't buy any software or printer product from Kodak again (still like the cameras, though).
I like the mouse and how it works, but this is the second one we've had. The first one I dropped ONCE and it no longer worked. Bought another one because the price is right and I was too lazy to figure out if there were better ones out there. I do like how you can turn off the mouse to save battery life.
Never ever a buy a Sony Laptop. They provide you a a CD-RW for FREEEEEEEEEE!! The trick behind is that they don't need to provide you a recovery CD.What all you get in the box is the trash AOL CD!!They have a program that will create 10 coasters in order to recover the applications and OS!!I will never ever rely on this!!So, please stay away!! That is billion dollar advice I can give.
I was very very disappointed when I removed the camera out the box it came in and seen the camera was cracked which let water leak inside. What a waste of money!
I ordered the Shure E2c-n's with my iPod purchase... they both arrived together. I was expecting good (or better) bass from these, thinking that the standard iPod earbuds wouldn't be that great. I WAS SO WRONG! I put the E2c-n earphones on and immediately knew I had made a mistake! The bass response was really poor, and that is no overstatement. I put on the iPod earphones and was treated to WONDERFUL bass response, and I sent the E2c-n's right back. Amazon refunded me fast! Lesson learned: Apple has DEFINITELY improved their standard earbuds compared to earbuds I heard with an iPod purchased four years ago. Save yourself $100... iPod earphones are great now!
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.
It does fit in my Canon MF 3240 but the "Out of Toner" error light has remained on ever since the change. Inkers sends an explanation letter with the cartridges to cover themselves from the obvious complaints that would arise from these "compatible" cartridges. They even have a section of the letter to cover why toner printing is light or uneven and one for lines, spots or splotches. I've followed the directions on those and still have the same issues. I guess I got what I paid for and I'll be back to paying full price for the canon toner cartridges after this experiment.
I have never been so disappointed in a networking product and I do this for a living. I ignored the reviews and give this product a chance. I waited on-hold for support on average 45 mins. Never again will I buy another Linksys product. I went back to my never failed 3com office connect product. VPN never worked, wireless was constantly plagued with disconnects, DHCP requested were slow, even after a firmware upgrade. Just a terrible product all around. I guess Cisco has brought to Linksys it's terrible Quality and lack of testing.
So simply, this case does not fit well to the Canon powershot A630 and all similar models. Its good and cheap but very uncomfortable to carry such a wide camera.
A portable unit that's not portable.... If the battery wont charge and stay charged for at lease one movie then it's not potable.... bad buy...we live and learn battery dose not work
I bought one of these. Loved it. Then bought 2 more based on my experience with the first. Now that it's been in use for exactly 3 months and 1 day, the fancy cloth cover is coming off. It has had medium to heavy use as the pad for our main home computer, used by myself, my wife, and my 2 older kids. To pay this amount for something I can only use for 3 months just isn't acceptable. I was hoping it was an anomaly, but I also noticed that the one that I took to work is starting to come apart at the edges. I guess it's time to look elsewhere.
Sorry it printed on page and stopped working. Guess it wasn't compatable with my desk top comupter because it tripped all my printer settings
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
I purchased these headphones for working out, running, and biking. I used my ipod ear buds until they fell apart, and I wanted something with more durability and would stay in my ears better, so I found these. At first I was impressed with how well they would stay in my ears. Co-workers commented on the green and asked about them, to which I showed them the look they don't fall out of my ears demo. 1 month after owning them the rubber around the ear piece tore so I went to replace it with one the replacement pieces that came with the headphones. To my disappointment the replacement wasn't a replacement, but it was used to adjust for people with smaller ear canals and therefore felt less comfortable for me. Then, about 2 months after I had been using them one of the little pieces that is used to keep it in my ear snapped off. If you plan to wrap these up and put them in your pocket and run with them I don't recommend them as they need to be taken a little better care of and put in their case every time you want to store them..
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.
When I ordered a Panasonic ZS1 camera, Amazon also recommended an extra battery for the camera--which I added to the order.The problem is the recommended battery is NOT the correct battery.The camera needs a battery DMW-BCD10. Amazon recommended DMW-BCE10.To date, I have not had any resolution to this problem. I still have the wrong battery.Amazon e-mailed that they would correct this, but it is now 1 month later and no resolution. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. I will not make any more AMAZON orders until this is resolved.
They should consider renaming this the Salad Slaughter. Everything got mushy and not very pretty. When I decided I was done ruining my salads with it I tried using other kitchen staples, you know, just for research... It does a poor job on the following foods as well: Chicken, beef, frozen peas, sugar, salt, chocolate syrup, maple syrup, maple nut goodies, peanuts, crunchy peanut butter, crackers, ice cubes, moldy cheese (don't judge me, it was behind the apple juice, which I rarely drink), apple juice, Cap'n Crunch Oops All Berries and it starts to smoke and stop working when you put frozen hash browns in it.
When I first received this product, everything worked ok, after a week, I can not play DVD any more, and it is very slow to load some of the VCDs I have.
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 am disapointed with the HP 1100. The main reason is that is constantly takes more than 1 sheet at a time when printing which is a pain in the neck and also a problem b/c it causes paper jams. Go with another printer. My office originally bought about 8 of the 1100's and we will not be buying them in the future.
Product does not function as I had hoped. It's difficult to set up and even after many attempts does not work. I am sorry I spent the money.
I just received these today. They worked right out of the box. Windows XP recognized them without any problems. They work. The sound is clear, but very shallow and weak. These speakers have absolutely no depth. They're almost as bad as my sub-par laptop speakers. I give them two stars because they actually DO work and the speakers are attractive looking. They'd work all right for travel, but for full-time every day speakers... I want something that actually has some depth.The nice thing is that they come with a speaker jack usb adapter that I can plug my OLD speakers into and use in my usb port, which solves the problem that lead me to wanting to replace my old ones in the first place. My old $20 creative labs speakers sound like gold compared to the samsung pleomax ones I just bought.Since I paid less for my old ones and after two years, they still sound better than these, I can't even say that these are good for being cheapie speakers. They're crappy.
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 bought this drive as a backup solution, so it was rarely used. Out of the blue it just stopped working. The power light won't even come on, and the device is not recognized in any of my machines. I bought it new, when it first came out, due to it's large size and 'durability,' so I paid way too much for it, especially given its short life. Think again if you want durability.
Failed to operate within one year... complete disappointment. Could have been repaired, but was not financially wise.
In the writeup for the Garmin carrying case it says that it has room for the StreetPilot series GPS as well as the necessary cables. I was shocked at how small this case was when received. I can fit the GPS unit in it but not all the cables and the ones I could get in I had to cram into it. If you are looking for a carrying case that will carry all the components of the streetpilot GPS this is not it.
I wish I had bought instant lottery tickets with the money I spent on this camera. It takes horrible photos and takes a long time to do so. I would sell it if it wouldn't give me tremendous guilt. I think I'll throw it off of something very tall.
I purchased this item at one of the Warehouse clubs. The price was good and the set worked fine for the first two months. During this time, I did not use the DVD mode on the set. When getting ready to go on a driving trip, I decided to test the DVD portion of the TV. After putting a DVD in the tray, the player would not function. The TV portion and AUX mode were still functioning correctly, but whenever I tried to play the DVD or even open the tray to get the DVD out, the TV would make a few noises then power off. Luckily this happened within the first three months and I was able to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. I would not buy this product again. I ended up replacing it with a similar Toshiba branded unit and hopefully will have better luck with it.
Locks up the computer every time I plug it in to a known good port with a known good cable. Support was no help at all. Returned product.Same with d-link usb bluetooth adapter. Device drivers would not install and it was an oem of a Toshiba product.I won't be buying any more d-link products.
Scanning family pictures and documents, YELLOW STREAKS all down Left and Right sides. HORRIBLE QUALITY even at 600dpi. Don't waste your cash on this, get a real scanner. That would be an Epson scanner for those who don't know.
I bought this product in order to avoid having a separate print server and router, but in the end I had to use both. I would recommend this product if you are covering a small area with your wireless.Pros: Combined unit of wireless AP and print server is a good value, would be a great value if it worked better.Cons:1. Documentation - It took me a long time to get the print server up since the documentation lists the wrong printer queue in the screen shot, but below on the next page lists the correct print queue name. I called customer support for them to clarify. There is a real down side to having all documentation on PDF, a better cheat sheet would be appreciated.2. Radio range is poor, compared to the old Netgear the signal strength is weak. Sufficient for small places, but not for two story homes.3. User interface is confusing as to where the settings are located, and not a lot of freedom in configuring system parameters.Overall, it is a great set of features, but poor execution. 2.5 Stars
I was very excited to get this cord, and move my rather bulky htpc to be a little more out of sight. However, when it came, I plugged it in, and was disappointed that the image had blue static in all the dark areas and was shaking and flickering. I tried it with a friends laptop to the same result. It's likely I just got a bad cable, but I'm leery to try again. But, kudos to Amazon for making the return dead simple though.
First one did not work out of the box.Tech support no help just said exchange it. I did, and second one has the same problems.Support is a joke ,take your chances!!
I just bought this to replace a 7-port Belkin USB hub which I've used for about four years with my MacBook Pro. That hub could generally power all my peripherals at once, within reason. It recently started completely flaking out, so I bought this as a replacement. Upon connecting, this piece of junk can't detect my keyboard, my Wacom tablet or any of my other peripherals. It doesn't have enough power to connect even a single Das Keyboard. I'm not even going to fiddle with this; it's just as bad as the old hub it's supposed to replace. I'm returning it immediately and buying a different hub. This is a big inconvenience for me. Now I have to find another hub that actually works, and in the meantime I have to settle for the two measly ports on my computer.
well you see i got it and it didnt work and then i got return it and lets just say not happy
do not buy this item, I had to type this review using windows on screen keyboard, because this keyboard did not work.
This is an excellent item if it comes with the battery. Most sellers will not include the battery. The one I ordered "did not" come with the battery. It is impossible to find the battery to this thing anywhere. I had to send mine back.
This product took about an entire DAY to setup, and it is STILL not working on MOST of the computers in my home.On the first computer I installed it, it works regularly, on all of the others it works RARELY.I do not know what the problem is, and when calling LINKSYS the customer service was TERRIBLE. I got passed from one lackee to the next - I am a software engineer by trade, for 25+ years, and they go through the lame standard checkout and then finally pass you on to someone else.But the first time I called, the guy made believe he couldn't hear me all of a sudden - I could hear him, and he was like "if you can hear me please call back, your call code id is ....... saying it way too ridiculously fast."Horrible horrible - I've got a million things to do, with a home and raising three children, doing what I can to stay afloat - and can you imagine I've got to spend HOURS on a stupid little printer server?????I bought the thing to do a simple little job, and I got RIPPED OFF not just once, but every minute I spend trying to fix it - guess I just have to face the music, that good old LINKSYS AND CISCO robbed me, and there's nothing I can do but leave this flame message, hoping that there business goes the way it should - OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Let's FIRE THEM America!!!
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.
Follow the advice of the others who purchased from Brother. Don't. It's not worth the money as you'll be replacing print heads and wasting time on the phone w/ "customer service." They'll replace it the first time only to have it continually happen. Buy HP. It's more expensive but more reliable. Don't believe me, go here & read on: www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/25785 and www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/23050 and www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/22817Now you've been warned.
This product was obviously used, got stuck in someone's tape deck and was pried out. When it arrived, it looked like it had been run over by a truck. Disappointed.
I have two words of horror for you, Electronics Expo. I purchased this set through Amazon, who then relied on Electronics Expo to send the TV. First off, they sent it via UPS rather than a qualified TV delivery service like Amazon uses. When I hooked up the TV, the picture worked for 30 seconds then went to a green screen and blinked once in a while. I called Samsung and they said that they would send someone out in about a week, but if the problem occurred during shipping, the waranty wouldn't cover the repair. I decided to email Electronics Expo to request a new set and ask for a shipping label. They emailed me and told me that they wouldn't accept a return of a TV over 20 inches! I read the return policy and noticed that it only applied to returned items for unwanted items, not defective items. Electronics Expo then ceased to return my emails. I called and spoke to a manager who tried telling me that if the item was damaged while shipping, I would have to wait for them to be reimbursed by UPS before my new TV was shipped! The TV looked great for the 30 seconds that I actually saw a signal, but if this is being shipped by Electronics Expo, play it safe and spend the extra money to buy it elsewhere.
I have owned this camera for 2 months, maybe 50 shots total and the unit has never been dropped or handled roughly. Over the weekend my wife had a baby shower and when I turned the camera on I noticed in the top right corner a white square about the size of a stamp with a black line across the screen, took all of about 2 seconds to realize my display was broken!I keep this camera in a case and again not a scratch on it, have owned other digitals for YEARS never a issue or even a scratch on a single display of mine HP, Lumix, Kodak, Canon, this is my first Nikon and got it just as a quick carry and shoot, overall it was a bit noisey to use but pics came out fine no complaints for the $$ yet now with no display and not even having done anything to it (no drops no opps moments) I am stumped and find myself with a broken camera :(
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 bought this garbage thinking that I was getting a good multi-tasking machine, boy was I wrong. After using this for a few days (less than a week) it wouldn't print because the ink cartridge had dried out. After replacing the cartridge ($27.00) I got a few more days of use before that cartridge dried out too. I actually replaced the cartridge on this maching 5 times in 6 months and I only use this maybe twice a week (printing directions, etc.). The printer is very noisy, almost sounds as if it's broken when scanning and printing. Stay away from this garbage, I've had better print jobs with those $19.00 printers that only print!!!
I've had these speakers for quite a while and all I can say is you get what you pay for. the sub on these speakers are to muddy and bassy. Plus a little annoying. The satellites are weak. They only have a mid-range driver so the treble is pretty awful on these. Honestly I think your better off with speakers from creative or altec. My little brother got some speakers from creative in the same price range and those speakers are much more better balanced compared to the logitechs and on top of that they're 4.1. Another bonus about the creatives my brother bought is that it comes with a nice little control pod that you usually only see in the higher end speakers. All in all the logitechs sound quality is pretty poor compared to other speakers. It would be best to just save up for something better, buy from another company or even better just stick with headphones.
Don't buy. The headphones do not stay on your ears (unless you press and hold with your fingers). Audio quality is average, but does it matter when the headphones keep coming off. Since it is not properly place in your ear, the sound WILL leak externally and allows other sounds to enter (these headphones are the complete opposite of noise reduction headphones). Only use if you are in a state of Zero motion (which in physics is impossible). Bottom line uncomfortable and inconvenient headphones equals useless headphones.
By its own admission, Brother shipped this product to dealers with a critical part missing. The result is that about 25% of all pages jam when printing thereby resulting in waste and extreme frustration. When I called Customer Service to voice my dissatisfaction, I was assured that Brother would over-night the part to me. Naturally, the part did not arrive. When I called back I was told that the part was on back order and the rep could not provide any e.t.a.If you want to buy this product, make sure that the part is included.
Better Deal??? It is cheaper, but it reminded me of when the original and the 1st replacement hard drives from my Dell Dimension 4700 crashed, the dreaded blue scene with lots of words and long fault file names. At least this time no beeping noises came from the computer itself. I tried the suggestion of separating the 2 Rams, it did not work. I installed mine 1 Kingston 533 and 1 Cruical 677 from the same PNY purchase, no crashing. But when I put in additionally, with the previously mentioned Rams in their slots, 1 PNY Optima Dual Channel DDR2-667 MHz PC2-5300 Desktop DIMM Memory Module, the dreaded blue scene appeared. Cheaper does not compare to the head/heartache it cost, and the worry whether the computer itself is damaged, I am not too computer savvy. The extra $1 for purchasing 2 individual Cruical 1 GB is worth it.
I bought this product about one year ago. It worked ok for a while and then started streaking every copy I made. Most recently, the "carriage jam" warning came on and it is totally useless. It is junk and I won't be buying anymore HP printers.
This battery cannot be used on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera. The spec is similar but it won't fit. Be aware.The package comes with a casing for battery and detailed instruction. If this fits your camera, the battery would be good.
Thought I was getting a good deal, wrong. Never worked. Cheaply made. Ordered the real deal from Sirius and works great. More money, but worth it. Guess you get what you pay for.
The light is way too dim to light a keyboard. however the product is sturdier than expected. wouldn't recommend this.
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.
Along with all the valid comments by other readers, I found the pop culture references confusing. When trying to determine when exactly the story was taking place, there was Allison devoted to Dark Shadows, cancelled in 1970 or 1971, and a Star Wars figurine stolen at camp, circa 1977. Another reference put the story back in the 1960's. Don't publishers have fact checkers for this stuff?
The dvd player was used less than 10 times then it stopped showing picture while the sound is still good. I'll just have to get another DVD of different brand. This one obviously does not last. Will avoid buying Mintek again in the future.
both the volume and bass controls on the remote arent working like they seem they should. At a quarter turn on both knobs might as well be all the way down.. At half turn is when the bass kicks in louder than youd prefer... This leaves the system with no range of bass control, its either tons of bass or no bass at all.. volume has same effect but is easier to manage by manipulating the computers output volume... i wouldnt buy this system again for its problem but i must admit quality of the product does seem very good like other logitech products.I probly just got one of the first 100 produced.
This camera was a gift. The first camera didn't seem to be formatted correctly so we took it back & got another one to replace it.We had trouble from day one. It EATS batteries, I use rechargeable batteries. At first I thought something was wrong with the batteries so I purchased a different brand of rechargeable batteries, it didn't change a thing. I take 5 pictures & Camera tells me batteries are low & it won't process or perform after that. Clarity is a problem as well. I spent 5 hours on the phone with several Techs in India, what a joke!SAVE YOUR MONEY & DO NOT WASTE IT ON THIS CAMERA!!!!
Poor product. I had it out at the end of my driveway (35ft) and it can't transmit to my house. The x10 alarm is very quiet and you can't hear it over the tv. Returning the product, the company x10 also has poor communication.
Don't waste your money on this item, there's a reason it only costs $2. I tried using it on my new Playstation 3 but it wouldn't work. I went to Walmart & bought one of their cheap models (9.95) & it worked fine.
I ordered this product and received it in a timely matter, which is the only good thing I can say about this company. The product didn't work and when I asked to exchange or return the item, they took forever to email me back. When they did, they said there were no exchanges and that I would have to send the item back as a return and pay for the shipping myself. They would only accept it back as a UPS ground shipment, so it would have cost me more than I paid for it to actually ship it back to them. They also said there would be a 3-4 week period before I would get my money back. It would not have been worth it.
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.
Someone else said that in a review, unfortunately I did not heed this warning. If the manufacturer of these modules is important to you, buy direct from the company.I received the items in nothing but plain, sealed plastic. I didn't think twice about it at this point, despite the description images shows what looks to be retail packaging. Anyhow, I installed them into my pc which recognized, and utilized, the RAM. Technically, it works fine, I was happy. Then, I ran CPU-Z. I was not so happy to see a different manufacturer reported for the modules. Four other programs reported the same. Crucial has no affiliation to this company and markings on the smaller black chips were unrecognized by the company. Also, the number on the sticker dictating the manufacturing facility was not entirely correct.Long story short, this isn't Crucial RAM, it just has a sticker with the Crucial logo on it. I recommend to anyone who does buy this anyway, immediately after installation, download CPU-Z from CPUID. If the manufacturer doesn't say Crucial, alert Amazon. Then leave a review like this. Something is fishy here.
I purchased this vcr/dvd 6 months ago and the vcr no longer works. Any button I push on the console or the remote activates rewind. There are no service centers in Washington State - although it is sold by Costco. Labor is not covered after 3 months. I certainly would not recommend the product - but even more than that, I would not recommend the company. They do not stand behind their products.
Product page says that an accessory lens hood was included with purchase. Shipment came in a timely manner but I found no lens hood in the box. I'm too lazy to return so I said f**&k it.
I realize that over 600 people have reviewed this book, but I must to add a few observations, in order to justify having read as far as I did into this rather bad novel. First, to the many readers who commented that the rave reviews on the back of the hard cover dust jacket are lies, well, those reviews are for "The Secret Society" or whatever it was she wrote first, not "The Little Friend".Second, I can't imagine how any readers were "mesmerize" by Ms. Tartt's descriptive powers, as those were the powers that most ground the entire plot, such as it is, to a halt. If I had a dollar for every simile in this book, I dould take a friend out to an expensive restaurant.Third, I agree with many reviewers here that Ms. Tartt either didn't consult an editor or ignored their input. However, I read over twenty reviews here and skimmed many more and was amazed that no one commented on Ms. Tartt's most glaring literary tic. Thus, I will now demonstrate why I titled my review as I did. I only regret that I didn't notice this until about 60 pages into the book so I don't have them from the beginning, and I stress that there must be many more because I abandoned this story around page 300-something, right after Harriet and Hely escaped the house, and after all it does go on to nearly 600 pages.THE RATHERS: - rather languidly - rather jerkily - rather fixed (in reference to staring eyes) - rather suspiscously - rather lazy, reluctant sound (in reference to the starting of a car engine!) - rather menacingly - rather strained good will - rather sharply - rather clean - rather spasmodically - rather hopelessly - rather anxiously (only seven paragraphs after rather hopelessly) - rather frightening - rather mechanically - rather dispirited manner - rather sadly.Thanks for your time!
The battery I purchased was advertised as new, but in less than a month it will not hold a charge.
So I ordered one of these and I couldn't wait to play with it . After I got it I started to play with it. The memory is hardly TWO MINUTES. This is only for if your making short movies. Forget about what other people say. Just remember your reading a review from a guy who has this toy. If your not buy something else!P.S. If you buy it your in for a nightmare.
If you like to listen to CDs where there is no break in the music between 2 tracks, avoid this player! I like to listen to classical music, and often I will program only a few tracks, e.g., to listen to one symphony on a CD with multiple works. The way it is designed, there is a break when switching tracks, so if you're listening to a movement that spans several tracks, you get a &quot;skip&quot;!If I'm listening to an entire CD, it doesn't happen, but it's horrible if you're listening to part of it.I've talked to the company, and it was hard to even explain the problem to them - I guess no one there listens to classical music (or other albums with continuous music) anymore. Their only suggestion, after weeks of discussion, was to take it to a repair shop. Given what I've read elsewhere, I suspect I've stumbled across a design defect, not something that can be fixed.
I just got this streamzap pc remote a couple of days ago and looked forward to using it with cyberlink powerDVD 9, Pinnacle usb pctv hd and possibly in WMC which I really stray away from as it is too big and bulky plus it does not recognize all the local broadcast hd tv stations for some reason. Pinnacle usb mini stick gets a bunch but media center just wont get them up there and pinnacle player is good enough does everything plus i do have a good remote with it so the streamzap was for Media cent since there is not support for the pinnacle full function remote in windows. dumb again. my problem is that since streamzap addition the computer shuts down (crashes) on its own . It will not re boot unless i take the usb plug out for streamzap which essentially disables it. the computer is just fine without it but as soon as i put it back in -the ir gizmo- all kinds of issues arise and the computer becomes unstable and untimately just shuts off and is not responsive plus it will not reboot, gets stuck right after the first load splash screen until i literally 'pull the plug' and then it is ok. I did go for the newest vista drivers and no success possibly more stable prior to updating? not sure on that. I really wish it would work. i got only limited functionality moving the cursor around in powerdvd didnt really do as it was advertised to do. no menu , no ff or rew and then the pause/play developed a mind of its own and alternated about every 10secs pause then play on its own. so I havent found where the conflict is and probably wont. the faq is a joke only self serving installation issues none on conflict and the 'knowledge base' is under construction or maintenance. No a word there about any issue good or bad. so i am out $35 with the shipping. amazon will probably take it back but then back to the drawing boards. I was suckered with all the possible applications it might work with and the cursor will actually move about with the arrow keys but i have a friend who is a quadriplegic and has the cursor system he can move with his eye and it is faster than me moving this around with the remote. It is not quite synced up with the target click spots. moves around quickly until i get to the critical area and then it jumps around, over and along side the spot until i finally get it. I do have a few other things added to the laptop but all work in perfect harmony until I got this streamzap which I waited with great anticipation almost as much as the wait for my first 2 wheeler bike. So I am disappointed somewhat and wish there were places I might find a fix for this as I love the potential and envy the reviewers who managed to elude the blue screen and freezes.
the things that i liked about this kit was the 4gb sd card and the nikon bag. the tripod felt a little too much like a toy from what i'm used to, and the battery is 3rd party. it doesn't last long at all. the card reader is okay but isn't as nice as the one in the picture shown. The software given is pretty much useless and everything else is practically not needed especially if you are like me and prefer to get genuine products for your camera. to some it all upPros:4GB SD ChipNikon Bag is big enough to carry a few lenses with the camera and a few more accessoriesCons:plastic feeling tripodgeneric spare batteryeverything else is not needed.
Product arrived DOA. I called tech support and, after they insulted my intelligence, they confirmed that product was indeed DOA. ANTOnline refused to provide RMA. Now I have to dispute charge through CC company.
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.
Bateries are spent too fast. Moreover, when the batteries are spent the camera freezes and will not work again--even if directly connected through the AC adapter or dock, and even with *new* batteries. Got a replacement from HP but the problem persists. Will try to return it for a second time and exchange it for something that really works.Also, the shutter's time response is too slow and all the pictures are taken a second later than when you press the shutter--in other words, you can't time the taking of the picture and must rely on *luck* to get a good shot.
I bought this product after reading the reviews and thinking it will work on SDHC cards. It worked upto 8gb card which I tested. I have a 16gb SDHC card got toasted because of this reader. the reader cannot read and invalidated my card now. I can't even reformat the card properly! Stay AWAY if you use it with large storage cards.
Im writing about this printer. When i got it out of the box, it looked very nice and appealing. My intention was getting a photo printer that i can print on CD's and photo quality prints. There are 6 ink tanks in the printer. Its very stupid how they made it so that you have to poke a hole in the plastic part on the bottom of the cartridge and you just have to make sure you have it upside down to fill. Unlike the Canon printer (i850) that I have, you cant see the ink inside the epson cartridge, so you have to watch out when you refill the darn thing b4 it starts leaking out and everything. Then you would have to put some good tape so that the ink wont leak out, and trust me, i have done this for quite a few times, and sometimes when you put tape, it still leaks out, and it messes up the whole printer. Severe cleaning has to be done so none of the other ink colors get into one another. One more thing to add, i had to also get a Smart Chip Resetter so that the cartridge will go back looking to be a full cartridge. Im pretty fed up about my epson printer and i consier it to be junk when it comes to filling up ink. For all the cheap people out there, do not get this printer if you plan to refill it up with ink. If you guys want, i will sell my printer for $20 if you want to come by to pick it up, sold as:is! Thanks for reading!
While visually appealing and an absolute GREAT fit in the ear for joggers/athletes, the plastic casing around the wire splintered in multiple places within a mere day of use-rendering them essentially useless. I was incredibly disappointed.
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.
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 wonder where to use this lens with the new and better lens in 14-24mm F2.8.....this is an obsolete lens by my definition!
This went from a decent investment to terrible really fast. 2 weeks after I bought it there's already somuch distortion that it's completely unacceptable. DON'T buy this cable bad QC and crap build quality.
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.
We wanted an alternative to our larger and heavier binoculars. After reading the description, reviews, etc, we thought these Perma Focus binoculars would be a good replacement.Like many people, we normally wear eyeglasses to correct our vision to 20-20 or better.Upon receiving the binoculars and looking at "distant objects" (about 1,000'), we discovered that without our eyeglasses, we saw an enlarged, out-of-focus image.If we kept our eyeglasses on when looking through the binoculars, the image was clear but was almost impossible to see because the eyecups (even when folded down) do not allow your eyes close enough to the optics.Since there are no focus or diopter controls, it is almost impossible to view a clear image through these binoculars unless you have perfect eyesight.Comments by others regarding the optic covers falling off are accurate. You will almost certainly loose the covers if you try to use them.We give the binoculars two stars for their compact, lightweight design and relatively clear image if you have perfect eyesight but we can not imagine them providing a clear and usable image for anyone who wears eyeglasses now or in the future. We suspect that if you wear contact lenses, they will work well.
i got two of these inexpensive drives. they are cheap!!!both of those work on and off on an ibm laptop. never worked on an imac (2007).bought those for a friend and my daughter so they back-up their data/photos/songs ... big mistake, both (both! what are the odds?) are terribly unreliable. what a waste of time and money.NEVER again.
We have had this system for about a year. Sound is OK, but DVD player is basically junk. It worked for several months, then began to malfunction. The DVD player seems to have a mind of it's own. Plays perfectly sometimes, other times we have to just let the DVD play on it's own.The DVD would not respond to any commands. We could not pause, or stop the DVD. Now the system won't play a DVD all of the way through, it just stops. I have a call in to Sherwood, but I don't expect any satisfaction from them. I would not recommend this system to any one. The price is cheap, and so is the product.
I've used this for over a year and never suspected until reading here that all my troubles seem to be because the external power hook-up is to power the always on useless green lights, and not to supply extra power to the ports. If this is true, then no wonder my external drives would sometimes disconnect at random, or my iPad would not charge reliably. Ugh, if only I'd known earlier. Why would they make something like that except into fooling you it's something it's not. Very disappointed! Oh well, I'll miss the Christmas tree effect of the useless green lights at nite, but not my external hard drives going off line at random.
A petition needs started for a class action suit against Directv for this piece of junk they call HR-20 HD DVR.Almost daily I have to hit the red reset button because:A) There is no picture on any channelB) The remote quits workingC) Channels just disappear from the available channels menuAnd yes, it is quite slow changing channels.
This product does not transmit over the radio to any standard that I expected. I have to turn my volume 60% up to even hear that it is playing. I had a similar product from this company for an earlier model of the IPOD and it worked great. I ordered this to replace my old one and to use with my new IPOD G3. What a mistake, it is not powerfull enought to overpower other stations and I get scratchy signal all the time even with the volume up 60%. Save your money, look at other options and companies out there.
Frequently disconnects for no apparent reason, even with a Belkin router. You then have to "repair" the connection to get it working again. The strength isn't that great either - usually "poor" to "good" from one room and 20 ft away.I wouldn't bother with this kit - there's nothing worse than an weedy, intermittent 'Net connection.
I bought because of price and description. I am running a WIN7 64-bit system. I followed the install instructions but it would not install. I called tech support. They had me remove the modem hardware and reinstall. Now I get 9 drivers listed in the device manager. The technicain gave me a case number and said someone would call me within 24 hours. After 36 hours, I called again. I was then told they were very busy and they would return my call in 10 minutes. After 2 hours I called again. I was again told they were very busy and they would definitely return my call within 10 minutes. It is now the next day and no call. Support comes out of Southern India and is available 24/7 for the U.S. and Canada. Stay away from Trendnet - questionable product and horrific support. Documentation is marginal at best.
I have had my ink for less than a week and printed two sheets with little text and no images. Today I have "low black ink". This is so frustrating!! Is this a refill and sold as a new cartridge?
Appears to be well constructed and durable, however mine doesn't work at all. Perhaps i got the lemon of the bunch.
They don't bother telling you in the product description that this floppy drive can't be used to boot your computer system from this drive........Had to find out the hard way after scanning the files on the driver disk and users manual where it's noted in small print.
Seemed like a great choice based on specs and price. The first copy was very sharp (sharper than my Canon 28mm F2.8 at 28mm and comparable to the Canon 50mm F1.8 at 50mm when stopped down one step), but mostly suffered from very strong blue fringing. Usually I'm not so concerned about CA as it can be easily corrected with software (I mostly just use the Canon software that came with my camera), but this was so pronounced that the software was not able to correct and therefore it was returned for replacement. The second copy had very minimal CA even wide open but I quickly noticed that the focus on the left was considerably off. No matter what I tried, I could either focus on the left 25% of the image or the middle and right (the other 75%), but not the complete image. Stopping it down did not help much either. I expect focus to deteriorate to the sides but not this asymmetrical and to this degree (noticeable when reviewing on the LCD display). It seems that the glass has potential but that it's not put together well (or easily gets out of alignment). Maybe the sub-par packaging (the manufacturer box simply secures the lens in a cardboard sleeve) has something to do with this. I also noticed differences in auto focus behavior. The first copy would focus almost as fast as some USM lenses I own, the second one would hunt a lot more. Anyway, two bad ones in a row is enough to make me look for some other lens now. On the plus side, focus was spot on in both lenses.
Cartridges have trouble communicating with printer hardware, only print a couple of pages then printer crashes with these cartidges.
These are very low quality cases. The plastic is very thin compared to the Memorex cases. The clear plastic on the outside is also very thin. Worth 2 stars because most of them work. If you are looking for a professional appearance on your DVD's I would not recommend these cases. You pay for what you get.
Iomega disks have to be the worst form of storage media ever created. They are easily corruptable. I can't tell you the number of disks I've had to throw away because they have died on me. They've destroyed projects that I've saved on them. Projects that were unretrievable because all of a sudden the disk cannot be read by the computer or even worse freezes the computer.On top of all this, Iomega disks are way too expensive for being such a bad product. I even had to ask an Iomega technician what I was doing wrong. After going over possible scenerios of what I've might of done, we both concluded it wasn't me but indeed there was something wrong with the disks.My advice is to stay away from Iomega disks and all other Iomega products and go with CD-RW disks of any brand. They store more info, are much cheaper and are much more reliable.
This is the bottom end product for a reason. The playback is worse than the cheapest VCR, with the colors switching in and out from what they are supposed to be to a hideous red color. It ejects DVD's when it feels like it - not when it is supposed to.This machine isn't worth the box it comes in.
I purchased this speaker dock for my office. I have never moved it off my desk and have used it sparingly. It stopped working a week ago. It sounded good while it worked, but I wouldn't buy it again.
I have had two of these now. While the interface and features are certainly attractive, the Harmony 880 suffers from two flaws.First, the programming interface is quirky and takes some getting used to. You will get used to it once you program it, but then months later when you want to change something, you will struggle to remember how to do it.But it is the second flaw that has me searching for a replacement. After a month or two of use, charging becomes erratic. When the remote was new, I placed it in the charging base, it beeped and started charging, But after a few weeks, I have to seat it just so to get it to charge. A week or two later, I finally get it seated just so, it beeped, started charging, and then lost contact with the base, and beeped. Then it restored contact, beeped, and started charging. Soon after that, no matter how I played with it, I could not get it to charge. So I called Logitech, and they recommended I clean the contacts with alcohol. I did, but then a few days later it stopped seating properly and wouldn't take a charge. So Logitech suggested I use an eraser to clean the contacts. I did, it worked for a few days, and then the seating problems started again. Finally Logitech sent me a replacement when nothing I did got the remote to make contact and start charging.Sure enough, after three or four months, the replacement is doing the same thing. It seems like I have to clean it now every two days to get it to take a charge, but even so, once it starts charging, if I bump it or the table even lightly, it slips away from the contacts. I have had many nights of seating the remote to charge, watching the charging cycle start, and waking up to a dead remote.Very disappointing.
I had trouble to get good contact between the unit and two different iPod Touch devices. It required wiggling around the units at random time. This eventually caused the connector to break, less than a month after I started using the unit.
i would rate this ipod a -5 since it is so bad. I bought 2 years ago and now my harddrive from the ipod crash. Now i don't have any more ipod. I went to the store and they won't give me another to replace since my warranty is up. Now i don't have an ipod and i waste my money from buying an ipod that doesn't work.
Radio Shack has a better one for $10. This one fully extended likes to wobble.
Don't waste your time with this router. There are numberous documented installation issues on the Internet and the Customer Support was a total waste of time.... Attempting to upgrade from LinkSys to D-Link, after nearly 20 hours attempting to install the router I've decided to return the merchandise.
Buttons are tiny and unreadable. Cost was high. Most DVD's skip and freeze if newer (more dense). SONY should have recalled this and fix it for free, but charges $114 to fix it (and you have to mail it to them unless you live really close to a repair station). NO MORE SONY PRODUCTS FOR US.
Worked when I got it home, next week turned it on, no backlight, Returned it as soon as possible, Amazon ran out of stock, so I did'nt get a new one, A co worker has the same exact one, and his still works. He likes it.
I have now been shipped two iSkins for my 60Gig, and both of them had the holes in the top in the wrong place. There are at least three flavors of 60 Gig iPods in the marketplace at present, and more coming, it appears, so be careful which one you order. The manufacturer's website is very confusing and unhelpful about identifying the correct model of skin, even if you know the model number of your iPod. I also agree with the other reviewer that the belt clip is a mistake. Throw it away.
This product claims to have a minimum of 1000 hours of life. I have had to purchase 8 in the last 2 years. Out of the 8, only one has lasted over 600 hours. The projectors that use these bulbs have an hour counter for total use and for bulb use. So, my numbers are not estimated, they are actual readings from the projector itself.
Bought one to carry photos to and from the lab. Loved it until it died. Stick with Corsair, reliability is worth the money.
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.
This came with my "kit lens" for my Canon camera. I really thought I got ripped of on the camera because I could NOT get a good shot using this. Took camera to local photog store and they diagnosed my problem - in life you really do get what you pay for. I wasn't the problem, my body wasn't the problem, this extension glass is. I've learned if you want to take good zoom pictures then you need a good (read - expensive) lens. Same goes for the wide angle made by the same company. Both worthless and unfortunately going in the trash can because they are useless on my camera.
Just like everyone else...this printer does not print. Black is out and the cartridge is full. I would never buy another Epson printer ever again. I can not get past the reset of the printer and i am too afraid to buy another cartridge. I hope People stop buying Epson. They should recall this product.
I use Windows 7 and have my laptop wirelessly hooked up to the router and cable modem. Every half an hour my wireless connection gets lost, I can troubleshoot it using Windows Diagnostics but it is just incredibly annoying to the point where I am considering throwing this piece of junk out. I tried customer support via phone which is time-consuming and did not get me anywhere. I deeply regret purchasing this product and will NEVER buy anything D-Link!!! In fact, my connection was just lost while writing this review, this is a joke. $50 wasted, lots of frustration, just hope the next router will be better.
I had to return this case. One of the wheels fell off after only one day of use and the other would not turn. I found I could screw the wheel back on and I added silone spray to the other, but this should not happen on a new, expensive case.When the handle is in the open position, there is a large gap around it so that in a heavy rain, your stuff will get wet. The two vertical pockets on the front are very difficult to use. Rather than two vertical, what is needed is one horizontal as a "drop pocket" to use before going through airport security. The external side pockets are too narrow to hold a phone or anything else.The photo and description are misleading. They refer to wide, rubber wheels, but instead mine came with standard hard in-line skate wheels. Moreover, the mesh external side pockets were missing on mine.In other respects the case is fine and allows for a lot of storage, but the defects are too serious to overlook.
This is what I've just sent to the "contact Us" on their web site, not that it matters to them.I have been in contact with both your customer service dept and customer relations.in regards to the same issue and two case #14HKQ and then freassigne to 14njw.I have been trying to get warranty repair/replacement for the wireless optical mouse since it doesn't work!I have been on hold through your service organization for now nearly 2 HOURS!!!Primarily because your database doesn't have the model number that is on the mouse devices!! The model numbers that are on the devices are GC15M (mouse), GC15RF(transciever.Niki in you customer relations did find a model # of GCAC15M in your database but this is not on the mouse!Further, trying to get this replaced is severly confusing (on your agents part!!!). They do not know the product and components as they are obviously following a "SCRIPT" to determine issues. OK once determined that the product isn't working then the fix is to send on the mouse when it could just as likely be the transciever????????Thought Niki is quite polite she doesn't know the product. How can your organization have agents provide either support or relations if they don't know the products??I've offered to use my credit card to secure the replacement but this is becomming a large issues since the replacement is piecemeal - send only the mouse on one order and the transiever on another.This is CRAZY!!Why can't your organization just send (and should send) the active pieces to a SYSTEM that either of which could be defective??I'm still on hold while they're trying to figure this out..This is becomming quite obsurd!!Not only have I spent over an hour on the phone (CELL by the way) today and it seems it is still as confusing to your agents as ever.You may have a great product idea but it doesn't matter if it isn't reliable and more frustrating is you customer support/service/relations!This really SUCKS!!!I'm certain that if you all can't get this right I WILL be making a BIF note on the INTERNET - you know the reviews etc..I just got off the phone and we (Niki nor myself)don't know if the replacement will contain BOTH required components of the SYSTEM!!!I've spent cumulatively 3+ hours with your staff trying to resolve this issue - ite should be very simple!Well - here's hoping!Jerry Kaminski
I tried in my sunny garden to baseline the quality and it did not come out good. Comparable to CVS pharmacy disposable 35mm. It went downhill from there: The underwater pictures were not worth it. Out of all the pictures, there was only one of my dog splashing into the pool that is kinda keeper. But, it's 6 bucks. So, c'mon, experiment with it. If you don't like it after that, you're out 15 - 20 bucks after developing.
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.
When I try to play the new CDs I bought at the same time, all I get is an error message. I did get one CD I already own to play but that's it. The worst part is that Amazon says this item is ineligible for return, though I can't find where it says so on this page and it certainly doesn't say so on the receipt. Coby says they'll send a new one if I pay to mail it back AND send a six dollar money order along for shipping. What a rip-off ! I think Amazon should stand behind what they sell better than this.
Three different PC's tried with different versions of Linksys's software.Causes random crashes and freezes.I bought a cheap no-name wireless and it works flawlessly with a better signal.-Mario
As a longtime RCA customer I am very saddened to say that RCA now makes garbage look like gold. RCA's crummy electronics only rivals their non-existant service. No excuse for making an item this poor. This TV in particular is very poor quality because RCA farms out all of their electronics to many different companies (there isn't evan an "RCA" company any more, just a trademark). The TV died after less than a year which is about as long as most RCA produts last these days.
I bought 2 units of LaCie 2 TB HDD. Both broke down after a couple of months mainly due to a power adapter failure. Their customer service is great and sent me replacement adapters a few times for free. Both were up and running but one is down again. They also create some sort of conflict when both are attached to one computer.
The swivel-arm construction is absolute junk. Broke three of these, all had the same problem with the cig lighter arm.Only good thing was the ability to charge your Ipod. Other than that, do not waste your money on this one. You may be better off with a cassette adapter.
I have a HD Dish Network receiver which I found was not directly compatible to the Tivo without running additional cables to my TV (not a simple task as it is mounted on the wall).I believe this issue will be addressed if/when the Tivo supports HD but until then I don't believe it is worth the hastle for me - I boxed it straight back up and shipped it back.FYI - the support staff informed me that this is th first time they have dealt with this problem and tried to configure to this particular reciever.Although this is a broader problem of the differences between the different satellite/cable providers, it would be nice if Tivo could be upfront about these issues - there was nothing in the documentation highlighting the problems i woul have
I bought a 25 pack of these. My Optorite drive has detected and written over a dozen other brands of +R discs. These are the ONLY discs that it wont recognize. I even upgraded the firmware on my drive.Oddly, I just finished up a 25 pack that I got about a year ago. Going to dvdhelp, you can see that there are several different manufacturers of Memorex disks. I dont know who made these... I cant even read them.... but they dont work and I would not recommend them.
I would not recommend this hdmi chord. The price is low because it lags with everything I connect it to.
I tried almost all of the "holding system" parts to find a comfortable fit. A couple of combinations seemed to be OK to start, but over time became painful. The little nub that extends atop the bud only added to the discomfort. They do provide the openness needed to hear conversation and traffic sounds while working out. That feature, however, points to the lack of bass response and poor fit. The Basswind system is lacking at best. I have owned and worn the pads off of other Sennheiser headphones. I am very disappointed with this product. The Twist-to-Fit system is a gimmick and I would not recommend this headset.
This one introduced a lot of hummm on the line - like a super bass. I could not get rid of that. Product was either defective or not what I expected it to do. I went for a bluetooth one then after - which was good.
ive had a pair of these headphones for more that 10 years, one pair to rule them all. after dragging them all over the world on tours and in studios and airplanes the headphone jack finally got a short in it, so instead of fixing it i decided to reward myself with a new pair. well, the new edition sucks. the ear pads fall off all the time and its a pain to put them back on just for them to come off again. mine fell off the last time in the airport as i ran for a flight, never to be seen again. sony said they will sell me a new set for 40 bucks, gee thanks sony. its obvious when looking at the old pair and the new pair that the craftsmanship has changed for the worse. yet the price remains the same. good old out-sourcing. i wrote sony about it and even talked to customer service, ha, what a joke, you may as well look up mr.sony in your local phonebook and call him up. i suggest a pair of bose. the have the same great sound and they have great customer service just in case something goes wrong.its all rather sad, a legendary product falls victim to corporate corner cutting. shame on you sony.
Given that this is a well known brand and the price was low I thought I could not loose, but I did. I used a DVD to record my son ice skating with some friends. I was glad we got it all on "tape". The play back started out fine but then the video started freezing in spots. The audio would contine but the video would be still. This video freezing became more frequent with longer intervals. I have serveral DVD players in my house and tried the disc in each and got the same result. The same video freezing happened with a second DVD from the pack. The rest of the pack will go in the garbage where it belongs.
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 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.
I bought these in the hopes that they would replace my inexpensive Philips HS500 Behind-The-Ear Headphones. The sound quality was better than the Philips but I can't wear them for more than 30 minutes at a time. I can wear the HS500's for hours on end and no discomfort.Though the sound is great, if you can't wear them, what good are they!I'll gladly stay with my HS500, which are now extremely inexpensive...
bad product i should resell this thing. The quality of the video is horrible and has no low light abilities very records very little time but does help that it has moving sensor. I purchased a spy pen that works 10x better quality video and audio but with out moving sensor which i wish it had. Any ways don't buy this it useless.
I was anxious to receive a comparable rechargable battery for my Panasonic cordless phone that had twice the power and twice the talk time. The battery would not hold a charge, so they sent me a return label and promptly sent another battery. Unfortunately, the second battery gave the same results, so they suggested I return the item and they gave me a full refund.
This was a great remote except for all the problems I had with it.. I had such high expectations. I had patience wiht it when it would not listen to my commands. It woudld just stop responding sometimes with the only fix action beign to remove the battery and start all over again. Maybe this is just a falty unit. When it does work it is golden. Turns all 5 devices on when it shoudl and turns all others off when it should.. When it doesnt make sure you have your old remotes on stand by..
I hooked this between my sat receiver and television. It did wonders with reducing commercial volume to normal levels, but had an annoying whine in the background noticable during quiet portions of the shows. Unit then died after 4 months of use, even though connected to surge protector. Don't plan to buy a replacement.
I purchase two batteries. One for myself and one for the camera I purchased for my son. The battery got stuck in the new camera even though it is the battery suggested for this camera. I charged the other battery for my camera and got maybe five pictures before it died completely. I would never purchase any of these products again.
very expensive and not that good, bad software, slow, small buttons,it dose what it says but in the worst why it can
Wanted to return but no luck,so used it ones and it still laing in original box unused.
I used the flash drive in a rebel EOS. the flash card froze and could not be recongnized by the camera (or any other devices) after I took several hundred shots of my neice's wedding. I'm hoping a recovery firm can save it, but it all looks bad right now. this may be a fluke but several smaller cards would have been a better solution.
This DVD player was such a disappointment. It was literally used lightly 3 times and the screen stopped working. It wasnt handled roughly by any means and the screen just went out. The sound and dvd still played but there was no picture. I adjusted the screen a couple of times and it then worked but it no longer works at all. We paid 400.00 for this player and it worked for 2 months and three times. Save your money.
Was thrilled with this TV mounted under a cabinet in the kitchen but after one year the picture started fading and is now totally gone. Was purchased through Beach Camera and they had no warranty. Referred me to Audiovox..no warrenty there either. Beach Camera offered me a 15% discount on a new one. Will not be buying anymore Audiovox products.
I purchased the Sony KF-50WE610 in Dec. of 2003. I have had 4 lamp failures in 2 yrs. T.V. is once again, not working and I am waiting for another service call. These t.v.'s have an obvious lamp/bulb defect. I did purchase the extended warranty but if the failures do not occur all in the same 1yr period, they will not replace your t.v., only repair it. I will never purchase a Sony product again.
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.
Took my son a few hours to set this router up. This junk router then worked 4 hours. Call tech support Monday AM. After the 50 questions and it all being my fault, I was instructed to return it to the store. This experience left such a bad taste in my mouth, I am still looking for router worth the money.
Like the previous reviewer... I was quite disappointed by Razer on this one. For months they bragged to us about making the definitive BEST Mac keyboard. However, the first thing you notice after unboxing is the LACK of an Apple/Command button, and rather, a Windows "START" button.Sure, you can go into your Mac's system preferences and change the key modifiers so that the Alt button on the keyboard acts as the command key and that the START button acts as the normal Alt/option mac key. But this is a pain for users like myself who connect this at home to their Macbook (Pro) and then during the day when they're portable, we have to set the settings back to the defaults.Come on Razer, FIX THIS!Note: This was the behavior with and without the Razer mac drivers. Razer acknowledges the only work around to be going into system preferences and changing the modifier defaults. However, this is not a good solution to users who then use the default Apple keyboard on their portables.
I have had this stand for about a year now. The height and adjustability are perfect. But the plastic material is flimsy, and it didn't take long for the little plastic pieces in the back that hold the stand in its desired position to break. So I've been using it with major tape slapped across the back of the stand to keep it from collapsing (which it still periodically does). I am now shopping for a new stand, one preferably made of aluminum.
I have attempted to play some low-bitrate DVDs (i.e. VCD-quality recordings on a DVD disc) and the video output is jittery and unwatchable! Beware!
Not much to say. It performed fine for the first 60 days, but failed soon thereafter. Dead as a door nail. Thus far, no responses from the &quot;Superb Service&quot; nor &quot;the industry's best customer service policies including: a 5-year replacement warranty, guaranteed product compatibility, 24/7 toll free technical support, a liberal returns policy, and a 24-hour replacement policy in the unlikely event of a Viking product failure.&quot; Unfortunately, a bit of a disappointment.
First off, let me say that anyone who says this unit has great sound must have no knowledge of what quality sound is....I purchased this unit despite reading the reviews of the "hiss" at low volumes, hoping it was a rare occurance or they fixed the problem. I was wrong....At low volume there's a constant annoying hiss, and any volume above the hiss range the bass disorts so badly it's almost unlistenable....even with bass set at lowest level. I wasn't expecting Bose quality at this price, but this is the worst sound quality I've ever heard in a boombox. My cell phone mp3 has more punch. It's too bad, because the overall design of the unit is good....I returned this and bought the Teac table radio, which is excellant for $30 more.
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.
First time out of the box it had problems. We had the unit plugged into another Audiovox display and after an hour into the first movie the remote display would switch into black and white. Only way to get the color back was to turn the DVD player off for a few minutes then back on but the problem would always return. If allowed to play for more than two hours the DVD player would stop operating when held upright with any DVD. Worked fine if laid horizontally. The unit also ran very, very hot which might explain the other problems.
I used this camera for about 30 photos over a 5 month period. Took okay quality photos, but one day it just quit working, tried a new battery even though right before it quit it said my battery was good. New battery didn't revive it.
There is no finer example of the sophomore slump than Donna Tartt's &quot;Little Friend.&quot; Muddled, overwritten and bloated with ponderous detail, &quot;Friend&quot; doesn't satisfy with its prose, its plot, or its characters. It's kind of like quicksand -- it may suck you in, but you won't like it a bit.Little Robin Cleve was murdered. Nobody knows who did it (reports of what the &quot;suspicious man&quot; supposedly spotted nearby vary). This crime essentially fractured his family, turning his mom into a hermit, drove away his father, and sending his two sisters into the care of a maid and some (of course) maiden aunts. Twelve years after Robin's death, the trail is cold, but that doesn't stop his sister Harriet from searching for the murderer.Who is it? Harriet decides that it must be Danny Ratliff, one of a family of criminals. (Why does she decide this? Don't ask -- there is no rational reason) Recruiting the help of a friend, Harriet begins trying to get to Danny, to prove that he murdered her brother. Soon she is stalking the Ratliffs -- and takes actions that will change her life forever.&quot;The Little Friend&quot; was a highly anticipated second novel, after the darkly, wittily literate &quot;Secret History.&quot; That was written ten years ago, and apparently &quot;Friend&quot; is what Tartt has been occupying herself with since then. Sometimes this book almost reads like a parody of the Southern gothic books, except that Tartt is serious. Really serious. Dead serious. (Look at her picture in the book flap if you don't believe me) A heavy, significant air lies over the entire novel, but the ending is empty and the plot is left flapping in the breeze. Who dunnit? If Tartt herself knows, she ain't telling.Many much-hyped novels read like first drafts, but this doesn't even rise that high. It writes like a book that was started and written for the heck of it, with no real planning or ending in mind. Tartt seems less interested in evoking images or feelings in her readers, than she is in seeing how many words she can use to describe something of no consequence. There are lots of rambling, overlong sentences that trip over themselves.Harriet's precocious intelligence is apparently supposed to impress us. Instead, it seems like she's Tartt's alter ego -- very cynical, obnoxious and a know-it-all. The supporting characters are paper dolls. And when they aren't two-dimensional, they're hampered by so many cliches that they are impossible to take seriously. (Why must every book of this kind have little old maiden aunts? What's with the African-American and redneck stereotypes?) What's more, they're boring. Like the sister Allison, they're prettily written but washed out and colorless.&quot;Little Friend&quot; might have just been boring and plodding, if it had had a real ending. But it doesn't. Instead of being a mystery, a thriller, or a character study, it's just a big soggy lumpy mess. Embarrassing, plotless and leaves a very sour taste in the mouth.
My White MDR-EX81 has now disintegrated where the rubber wire coating has rips in many places and very gummy and sticky. It is as if it is melting away. Bad chemistry. It's easily tangled and irritating to undo it - also due to sticky coating. This product has been discontinued by SONY. Do not buy this product!!!
These were a sound engineers standard many years ago. They were considered to have a "flat response", which is what most engineers want. Well, they are certainly not a pleasure to listen to or use. Sony even changed the manufacture of the ear pads, and now they fall off constantly. I had to tape mine on to keep them in place.On sound: They definitely aren't a pleasure to listen to, and you will find your ears fatigue quite quickly. I have six different pairs of Pro headphones, and these are definitely my least favorite now. Not only do they sound flat, they have problems all over the frequency spectrum. I got these when I first started working on sound (and didn't know much), this is my second pair bought in an emergency. Ten years on I would never recommend these to anybody. Definitely go for AKG, Ultrasone, Beyerdynamic, or Audio-Technica before you waste money on these cans. I couldn't be more frustrated. At least they are metal.
I was very excited about this product, but I froze it up within a week. (I varied a lot between the two modes of media drive and hard drive...can't remember the technical terms on this...I think this is why it froze) Tech support said it had to be returned under warranty. I researched this and found it to be a somewhat common problem. The file system was corrupted and I could not get the device recognized by Windows.It was great while it worked, but luckily I could return it. I bought another because I was afraid this would happen again out of warranty....
I bought this microphone thinking that it would be good for many applications. When i got home, i plugged it in and it was a huge disapointment. I had bought it for voice recognition. I had read good reviews on it and thats why i bought it in the first place. When i tried it with my voice recognition software, it only had 40 percent comphrehension. It said it wasn't compatible. then other voice recognition software had hardly any comprehension at all, i tried using it to do commands on my PC. The only thing this was good for was when i used it in sound recorder. To those who want to buy this, i suggest that you dont. What good is a mic that is only good for one application?
I purchased this drive new and spent the next 10 days transferring large amounts of data to the drive. Five hours after completing this transfer the drive failed. This failure was caused by a hardware issue not a software issue.Upon contacting LaCie about the problem their response was &quot;all hard drives are destined to fail&quot;. That is true but I expected it to last longer than ten days.LaCie didn't seem to understand that the issue was not about the warranty but customer service. I have always been a loyal to the LaCie brand but I will not accept the excuse that &quot;all hard drives are destined to fail&quot;.
Mintek has no customer service! Sent them a player with a minor problem and they apparently forgot about it. When I called they said it had been fixed and they would return it. Another month passes and they simply don't respond. Reported them to Better Business and the California State Attorney's office. Finally get the player back totally disabled. Avoid this company!Mintek 10.2" Widescreen Progressive Scan Portable DVD Player
I had used this DVI splitter for an LCD Monitor and a Plasma TV. The Monitor was a straight DVI while the Plasma was a DVI-HDMI cable. Both cables were dual-link. In 1920x1080 mode, both screens looked fine so long as I wasn't doing anything too complicated or I was playing simple low-def videos.The moment I tried to play something in 720p or 1080p, the video would flicker horribly on the TV. It would often lose and reconnect signal; very annoying. Also, even with low-res video, there would often been green lines appearing.On top of all that, the LCD monitor always had to be on. If I turned it off, the TV would lose signal, no matter which device I plugged into the top connector or which device I turned on first! Also while the computer was booting, all the console text looked really garbed and unreadable on the Plasma screen.Overall, this is pretty worthless unless you're doing something really simple at a low resolution (1024x768 maybe?) But it's really not more than what I'd expect out of a non-powered splitter.
Black and red text ghost really bad. Try reading your email or text with large black font. See picture added, best I could do with phone camera. I'm going to return for a different brand. I don't recommend this. Cable color is actually grey not white.
This is my first review of a consumer product and unfortunately it has to be bad. If all worked well, a satisfied customer tends to be a quiet one. Owned a 604WiFi since February 2007 with DVR station....bought on Amazon for $300 plus $100 for the DVR station. Out of the box the thing worked great. Moving music and photos to the unit was simple, the graphics were amazing, and the DVR worked well enough, though it is far from intuitive. From a day to day perspective the unit worked as intended and you feel you have a more superior product than anything similar Apple or Sony can make. Except for the slow browser, heavy weight of the unit itself, the extreme heat the hard drive generates, and the incredibly short battery life, I give it 4 stars for effort and see potential. However, customer service and support are less than 1 star if possible.In May I plugged the unit into my PC to swap music out and the hard drive crashed (all files on unit erased except for the system file). The unit wouldn't even turn on. I called customer service in Colorado to get the response of "yup, it's your hard drive, that will cost you about $150, here's your RMA number." Well now, that is half the price of the unit for approximately 450 days of use. Thus, if I decide not to repair it, the unit will cost about a $1.00 a day to operate. If I do repair it, the unit will have cost me $550, including the DVR station, with no guarantee it won't crash in another year. I don't know about you, but a 30GB MP3 player for $550 is a little high. No thanks Archos, your product is garbage and so is your warranty program. If you can't back your product, why should I, and thus this review.If you buy the product know that you are receiving a state of the art unit with everything you need in an all in one package, but should it "break," it is a very expensive investment. Perhaps consider buying used to hedge your bet. Hope this is helpful.
The Epson Stylus C82, C84, and C86 are good for a short time only, maybe one year tops when purchased new. Then, the nozzles clog, the printer becomes useless junk. Epson no longer will repair these old models.This creates a problem for those of us using older computers like my Apple imac OS 8.6, as there are no longer any printers available that work with these old computers.
I wear my headphones religiously. I just bought these 4 months ago and after nearly daily use, they're falling apart. The comfort cushions went first, then the inner screen, now the wiring is failing and sound is spotty. I also have a hard time keeping them on or in my ears, the over the ear piece was too big and provided no help.These are good for occasional use.
I hate this product. The reception is so bad. I have bought another tyoe to use that works great.
This is the same mount type that shipped with my Garmin nuvi when first purchased. It had been stolen from my car in a smash and grab. I was happy to finally replace it and not rely on the little towel set up that I came up with. Within a week the suction mount has ceased to...suck. Or rather, it does suck, but not in the way intended. It just keeps falling off after 3 min of press down. I do not keep it on when I leave the car so as to avoid another theft and excess heat. I am disappointed, but It has to be a "one off" defect as this model mount had worked well in the past. Back to the silly towel improvisation. I have not tried to return this item yet.
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.
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
DVD burning works fine, but it's unable to burn CD's. I get constant 'buffer underrun' messages. I'm using the latest firmware and software - but still no luck.
Summary: We drive a 1998 Honda CRV and we were trying to power two DVD players from the front cigarette lighter. Didn't work for us, disappointed.Didn't think it actually fit at first, but we got the adapter into our outlet with some effort. Unfortunately, it didn't work when trying to power two different DVD players. I don't know if it's just too much for the system or what -- but I would have the first DVD player up and running and when I plugged in the second DVD player the first would stop working and the second wouldn't work at all.
Although it has a 1.86 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM, it is very slow compared to a slower model. Besides, the battery life is only about 1.5 hours at the most making it not as portable as other SONY laptops.
About a month ago I bought from AMAZON the Pantone Huey PRO. It calibrates the LCD monitors on my Intel D865PERL motherboard with a Pentium 4,3.06 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM desktop and my Toshiba 2400-S201 laptop but does not calibrate the LCD monitor on my more advanced Intel D945GCCR motherboard with a Pentium D,3.20 GHz CPU and 2GB RAM desktop. The OS is MS Windows XP, SP-2 in all the computers. I installed the LCD monitor that does not calibrate on the Intel D865PERL motherboard desktop and it calibrates,therefore, the Huey Unit is not defective. A dozen e-mails exchanged with Huey Service and still they do not provide a solution. They passed the problem to Pantone and XRITE but up to date I have had no answer.
I received a Kodak EasyShare C613 digital camera for an early Christmas gift. I called Kodak for instructions to connect the camera to my TV/DVR so I could use it like my previous Canon style camera. I was told that the "dock" would solve that problem. The camera connects to the dock, but THIS camera does NOT have the AV capabilities. Therefore, I need to send the dock back to Amazon for a refund.
Would definitely not buy again, nor recommend, these speakers. They do alright for watching movies, but music either constantly knocks out one speaker, or you get a cracking/popping sound at the absolute lowest volume. Even worse with the slightest bass.
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 one of Netgear's newest and worst models. It's ability to configure rules leaves much to be desired. Although advertising states otherwise, their technical department, are at a loss for words (or answers). Which brings to fact a second point. This particular model is pretty much without knowledgable Netgear technical help.So if it's your ambition to find out &quot;What came first, The chicken or the egg?&quot; this router is up your ally. Cause you'll discover the answere to the Chicken riddle, before you can figure rules out for this router that will work consistantly.
Ok first thing first, I didn't expect much considering the product cost a penny before shipping but I expected it to work! I guess that was asking too much! I received the product fast and in the condition it was purchased (at least this part was good, hence the two stars). I popped this adapter in and two things happened. The first, even though the instructions say to have your ipod at half volume I had to have it almost all the way up to hear it at a decent volume. The second is the product crapped out after two days, two days!! Now it only plays out of one side of my car despite anything I do. And for those skeptics, yes I tried all sorts of tests to make sure to was the adapter. Here are the main two, radio and cd player work fine and I went to Wal-Mart and bought a new Phillips brand adapter for only a couple bucks more than this faulty product was after shipping and it works fine so far. I think you can figure out which product was the odd man out.
This was given to me as a Christmas present to go with my brand new iPod Nano. Two days after using it for the first time (I was at the gym), the armband undid itself and off my arm and to the floor my Nano ALMOST went (I was able to catch it before the unthinkable happened). It happened twice more since. And what is very annoying as well is that the wheel isn't always responsive through the plastic window.Otherwise, the case itself fits the Nano 2nd generation perfectly and this product came very close to being a good one, except for the minor fact that I almost smashed my brand new toy to the ground because of it.
I wish I could tell you these were great speakers....but I've still not received them!
I have experience with installing dish systems and outdoor antenna systems. This antenna is a joke. Good only if you live very close ( 10-15 miles ) and have a clear line to the tower. Off axis signals and trees or other obstructions render it useless and inconsistent. A weak or inconsistent signal in the digital system than it was in the analog system. It looks cool but a bow tie antenna using coat hangers I made myself did a much better job. Save your money for a good antennae and pass this one by.
It came with a broken usb port and the computer is so old that is the only usb port there is. I bought this for my daughter for christmas and she cant even charge her ipod of download her pictures from her camera... Very unsatisfied...
If you're like me, you paid inordinately more money for this keyboard because you wanted a wireless keyboard with a mouse (touchpad) build in.I just want to warn you that the touchpad is halfway to useless because there's no way to turn off the "touch to click" functionality of the touchpad. In other words, as you use the touch pad things the mouse pointer moves over will randomly get clicked. The results range from annoying (ending up looking at Microsoft Word when you wanted to look at your email) to losing information (accidentally clicking the close button on the window where you've spend the last 20 minutes composing an email) to completely disastrous (accidentally clicking "ok" on a "Are you sure you want to install this plugin?" prompt that's going to install spyware on your machine and cost you $100 to the geek squad to get rid of, sell all your passwords to someone, and that's if it doesn't completely wipe out your computer).Now every laptop usually comes with a touchpad built in. And, since the dawn of touchpads, every one of these has included a setting in the driver to allow you to turn off the "touch to click" functionality so that you don't accidentally click on something disastrous, because as any moron knows, randomly clicking on stuff on the screen is bad.Logitech, however, designed this keyboard with 2 separate click buttons for the mousepad (one below the pad, the other conveniently on the left side of the keyboard), shortcut keys, zoom keys, a sleep key, multimedia keys...etc etc, but decided not to allow you to turn off the "touch to click" behavior.And if you're thinking "well maybe they fixed that with the firmware since that review was written", note that logitech claims that it's a hardware issue they cannot fix:[...]Just wanted to let anyone thinking of buying the keyboard know - if you're looking to use the mouse much, you're likely far better off buying another keyboard (like a Microsoft wireless keyboard) that doesn't have a mouse and buying a wireless mouse. You'll save yourself a lot of money, as well as getting a professional level setup that's professional enough to work as well as standard wired keyboards (and touchpads).
Useless, total waste of money. Better to use your eyeballs to adjust your HD TV.
It is really not the shipping fault its how it is packaged. If you get one of these and you cant get it out easy at all then it will rip as it comes out. I have order 8 of these now and all but 3 came out with no rips.My school says that this is one of the best places to get paper backdrops and it is, if your not getting them through the mail. Not all will be ripped, but a enough will be. DO not go though the people who make it, but the company that you order from and if they still don't give you your money then do a a-z clam and you will get your money back.
I have used this product before and they were find. This pair however were very poor. Washed out colors and are empty already after very little printing. I would not recommend this product nor would I purchase them again.
I have a very odd computer it has onboard graphics that will not auto disable or turned off i can install the card but cannot use it there is no tech support so check and double check that you can use it it is a great bargin for a pci card
I have just returned my 2nd DVR-810H. This time I called Pioneer and, voila, learned from Pioneer Advanced Tech that there are intermittent pixelation problems on ALL the Pioneer Tivo DVR's. At the moment, there is no &quot;fix&quot; but Pioneer says that they are working on one. There is no pixelation if you record everthing on the &quot;ultra fine&quot; setting - but then you are down to a grand total of 16 hours recording time on the unit. Pioneer is not yet acknowledging this issue on its website. But they will tell you if you call &quot;advanced tech&quot; support. Other than the &quot;ultra fine&quot; recording quality, the recording cannot even compare to a regular TIVO Series 2. This is all very unfortunate - because the idea of being able to transfer programs straight to DVD-R is a great idea and you don't have to do it in &quot;real time&quot; -- as opposed to &quot;saving to VCR&quot; which does have to be done in &quot;real time.&quot; Maybe Pioneer will straighten the record problems out one of these days, and if they ever do, this will be a fine unit. In the meantime, be ready to fall out of your seat everytime the picture pixelates on you (even watching &quot;live&quot; TV which, of course is recorded and therefore lags behind &quot;live&quot; be a few seconds...) and this happens about every 2-3 minutes. Very obtrusive, and certainly unacceptable in a unit with a high price tag like this one.
I agree with the other reviewers that the scrollpad is tricky to use -- unlike a mouse wheel, you really can't predict how far it's going to scroll. And I also had problems with clicks not registering. If you push it too lightly, the mouse still makes a definite clicking noise, but doesn't send a click to the computer.But the worst problems were with not fitting well in the cradle, not charging while it sat there, not staying charged, and then not even working at all when it claimed to be fully charged. I found myself having to plug in the old broken mouse that I had meant to replace with this mouse, because the new mouse sometimes just would not work.After two months with this mouse I went out and bought a corded Microsoft optical mouse that cost half as much, and I'm much, much happier with it. The Studio Mouse Wireless was almost a daily hassle to use.
Difficult to configure with instructions that are not complete. Users must have the right firmware on their wireless router but this information was only available on the Linksys website.The auto configuration and the unit does not seem to work without the SSID broadcast being on.The Expander also tends to lose it's connection to the router without warning.Not a product for the computer novice. A lot of trial and error to get it to work.
The product description implied that it would prevent your lap from heating up when using a laptop. HOwever, it does not do this. It needs some modification, like maybe a layer of foam to keep the surface cool.
The seller may say this battery an AT&T battery but it did not hold a charge anywhere near the original. I would have been better off by paying more and receiving an authentic AT&T battery
All ready to watch a video from the laptop, plugged in the cable, nothing happened. After some jiggling, you could occasionally see the video, but never longer than a second. The item was clearly defective. It would cost more to return it, than it does just to junk it. Very disappointing.
Cable worked fine from computer to tv, but produced snow when used from blu-ray player to tv
Doesn't work even after installing the driver. Tried it on couple of systems(laptop and desktop). Planning to return to MFG.
After receiving this and discovering it to be Difluoroethane, not "canned air" as the Technical Description states, I've further discovered that while it can be shipped to me by Amazon using typical Amazon packing materials, I'm not allowed to return it for a refund with the same (or any) packing materials because it is "flammable".Not a good experience, part 2. I love Amazon, but this was unpleasant.
I just recvd this unit a week ago. I live in SW Missouri between Springfield and Branson, MO. The unit is easy to use but the directions it gives sux! the maps are out of date! There are street around here that where built over 3 years ago that are not even on the map it shows while u r driving! Going down to Eureka Springs I decided to put it to the test! Had i followed this GPS i would have ended up in a farm field had me turning on road that where not there! I would not recommend this GPS infact iam taking mine back cause it works like crap!
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.
Look for reviews from people who have had this one awhile. Worked for about a year and just died, wouldn't power up. Called Philips for an explanation and they wanted $15 just to talk to me!Just bought a new Panasonic recorder as a replacement (as well as a cheap Cyberhome to do the PAL stuff). The progressive picture on the new player is MUCH better than this Philips! I can't believe I was watching that muted picture for a year. Anyway, like I said, look for people who've had this one awhile, probably won't find many.
I had this product for only 3 months, used it on 2 4hour long road trips to Florida and the DVD players suddenly stopped working. I tried to contact customer service, but got no response. Luckily for me I was able to return it to the store where I purchased it for a full refund. For the short time that it did work, it was great! Now I am stuck with 2 rechargeable batteries. Would anyone like to buy them??
Worked just fine with my Canon G3 for about 10-12 days, then just died as I was reviewing some shots I had just taken. I got the dreaded &quot;Card Error&quot; message on the LCD screen and have apparently lost all my shots that we on there (40+ pics).I can't re-format it either, so I'm returning it. I've seen this complaint on several other reviews here, so there must be a quality-control issue with this thing.
I bought this product last fall after being enticed by the fact that it has Wireless N and that it has a USB slot for an external drive. The wireless speed was very slow for an N router, but I only had one N-able device and the rest were G, so I just dealt with it. I didn't have many issues at first, with the sole exception of the connection to the external drive on the USB, which has always been very, very slow and unstable.After about six months of use, the router just stopped working. No amount of soft resets, hard resets, and firmware flashes have gotten this back to working condition. It is now a brick, and I will never, ever, ever buy a Linksys product again.
I order this item and waited for more than 15 days. i replied them regarding no delivery and again waited for 15 days...Finally I didnt get the item so I cancelled my order...
I just bought this computer last week. The screen is very nice -- bright and crisp, although the text size on such a small screen could be a problem if you don't have great eyes. (This was my biggest worry about such a small screen, but its not a problem for me). The keyboard is small, but very useable for my medium-sized hands. The built-in CD burner works great, and performance is very acceptable in general MS Office applications. Finally, the battery power is just phenomenal (over 7 hours on std. battery) and the overall size of the computer is awesome!There is one huge flaw though... the 900 mhz processor isn't strong enough to capture mini-DV video from my camcorder. The recordings come out choppy and are totally worthless. Despite working with Sony Customer Service, and changing many advanced settings, the processor just doesn't have enough power. I haven't tried doing a straight copy of a retail DVD, so I'm not sure if it would work, but if it does, I'm sure it would take a LONG time.Bottom line, if you don't want to make copies of any video material (to the hard drive or an external DVD writer), and your eyes are good, I'd recommend this computer. If you want to do anything with video material, go for something with a much more powerful processor. I guess you still can't have everything (small size, good battery life, fast processor) all in one package.
Thought this would be a quick way to get my microsoft points without having to go to the store. Sadly, the order never finished processing so I never got the code. Also, I could not cancel the order. I will put an additional review up to mention how long it took to rectify the situation. On a further note, Amazon does not have a way to get in touch with them to solve this problem nor do they have a published email address. I was thinking of buying a kindle later on but now I am having second thoughts.
These cables are aweful, the only reason it got 1 star is because they dont have 1/2 stars, hooked this cable up from my cable box to my tv and it was horrible, the picture was snowy, replaced it with a $10 cable I found on amazon and the picture is perfect. maybe it will work for your application but for mine it was no good. Hope this helps.
I have this router for longer than a year. Was pretty much satisfied with it. Easy to install and set up access and firewall and DMZ etc.From time to time the router needed to be hard-reset. Fortunately, there is an option to save setting and use it after the reset.Recently the router stopped working for good. It just sitting low and blinking with its lights as an idiot. Neither wireless, nor wired connection. Though if I connect cable from modem directly to the laptop, I have the internet just fine.
We bought this camera for the 8 mega pixels and the low price (comparatively at the time), realizing there would be drawbacks in other areas. The drawbacks have been many.Daily I am frustrated with my camera, as I've lost many good shots. The camera in auto mode takes so long "thinking" that my subjects have moved on or gotten bored and impatient by the time it shoots. Sometimes I will use the shoot and select mode so I can get multiple shots and hopefully one will come out fine. But quality of lighting or focus is often sacrificed. It takes a long time thinking in general, but takes longest in auto mode.The battery drains quickly if you're using the viewer. You get more shooting time if the viewer is off. But if you turn off your camera (I turn it off often to protect the lens), it doesn't remember that you've turned off the viewer, as some other cameras do. So, you have to turn off the viewer each time (if you want to preserve battery life), which can cause you to lose a good shot.Additionally, in one year and two months, the CCD sensor gave out and we had to get it repaired. Fortunately, I had the 4-year extended service plan through Best Buy and I didn't have to pay for the costly repair or have to buy a new camera. I've learned that the type of battery that this camera uses can damage the CCD sensor if left in the camera all day long (who remembers to take out the battery every day?).If you've managed to take a picture despite the slow shutter speed, it can take some nice shots. Sometimes the color isn't so vibrant, but there is clarity and there is sharpness under the right conditions. The "scene" modes are nice if you're a novice like me.Bottom line, though, you're better off spending an extra couple hundred dollars for a camera with better shutter speed and longer battery life (Canon PowerShot will be my next purchase).
I bought this product to transfer files from a specific computer. It does not work. This computer has Windows XP operating system and the DataTraveler works on all other computers/laptops but the one that I bought it for. The driver won't install. I called technical support and they told me I should just return the product.
I bought this thing and I was checking out Jpegs and it worked fine for a while, then after the 3rd use, the jpeg picture feature didn't work. No more picture, just a black screen though it was still functioning, plus the CD feature didn't work, because I tried to clean the lens using a CD/DVD player cleaner. Exchanged it for another one, then the second unit didn't play anything, just distortion on the screen, though the audio part worked fine. Then I exchanged it again, the unit worked fine for 2 weeks, then the same problem happened with the Jpeg/audio CD feature not working, just like the first unit I bought. Three strikes you're out, don't buy this unit.
I am having the same problem as the earlier reviewer. Intermittent high pitched noise from this monitor.The monitor is stylish, decent picture, but unless you are deaf or enjoy returning this noise making monitor for warranty repair you might want to consider another manufacturer.It is ashame that Samsung hasn't fixed this issue... Haven't run into a similar problem since back in 1995 with a CTX monitor. You would think companies would learn by now...B rating for display, A for style and footprint and F for noise.Unfortunately the noise is really annoying and the until didn't make any for the first 2 1/2 months.
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...
I bought this in September of 2009--not from Amazon though. In January of 2010, it suddenly quit working. I teach first grade and I don't let my students use the pencil sharpener--I sharpen their pencils for them. I would use it only 3 times a week. With that in mind, this pencil sharpener only had about 60 uses before it died. Furthermore, when in use, the pencil shavings would come out of the top of the cup, even though the cup was securely in place. It is this type of quality that makes my blood boil as I purchased this sharpener with my own money to make my job easier.December of 2010: I have since gotten another one of these sharpeners and it quit working as well (for about 3 hours and then suddenly it started working again). The shavings still come out the top of the cup even with it securely in place. I will continue to use this until it stops working and then will look for a different brand. Don't spend your money on this particular brand.
I bought a new LG HDTV and hooked up the new HDMI cable to the cablebox but the signal was not recognized. When I used a different HDMI cable, it worked. Sorry - this HDMI was useless for me.
I'm trying to split the Toslink output from my Dell XPS computer used for Windows Media Center. One side feeds a receiver for true 7.1 surround sound. The other side feeds a digital to analog converter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008U23F3E) used to provide sound to other parts of the house. Sidenote: Apparently Windows 7 doesn't support sending audio to two different outputs (analog and toslink) on my Realtek audio board!Without the splitter I can run either the receiver of the d/a just fine. Nothing works with the splitter in the system. I just purchased a toslink amplifier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I94FRM) to put in front of the splitter. If this works I will update my review.
The Secret History was a wonderful surprise. It was an excellent, enthralling read which I couldn't put down. The follow up was different in many ways. It was a little long, a little less interesting and not a patch on the first work. The characters though well developed did not evoke my interest. There was little sympathy or empathy with any of them. An interesting idea for a book but ultimately led to a feeling of what was the point?Tartt is a wonderful writer. The book is not bad, it just wasn't my taste. For the type of book it was someone like Carl Hiassen does it much better.
I purchased two of these cameras for wildlife surveys and they both worked for about 1 week then one of them started to only take black images both day and night. So I sent it in for repair and they charged me 10$ to send it in even though it was under warranty then I got it back and it worked for a few weeks and it messed up again and I sent it in again and another 10$ and then it broke again so I gave up on this camera. The other system worked for about 1 month got some good images on it then it started doing the same thing as the first one so then I quit using either camera now they are just sitting and collecting dust. Probably should just throw them away. I have since purchased three other camera brands and would recommend the leaf river IR3-bu as my favorite IR flash camera even over the the other two cameras I have tried the no flash cuddeback and stealh cam I230IR.
I don't know how I missed the numerous reviews complaining about how this expensive printer won't load paper but I did. And now I have the same problem. The first few prints were beautiful but all of a sudden I cannot print a thing, regardless of the size or type of paper. I keep getting the same, stupid "Media Loaded Incorrectly" message -- no matter what I do.I'm through with Epson. I am going to purchase a Canon.
Ordered two of these for my cheap Samsung printer. First cartridge printed almost 3/4 solid black pages- the wiper in the cartridge was obviously not working or installed incorrectly during remanufacturing. Opened second box and it worked like a charm. Thankfully Amazon's refund policy will take care of the defective one but I would have been screwed if I only purchased one or if I opened the other one first and 6 months down the road the second one was defective and was out of the return window!!Gave it two stars because the other one works and you can't beat the price.
Defective and had to return Spend the extra few $ and get the Blue Rigger? Don't make the same mistake I did
The drivers for the SBLive have never been great. With Windows 2000 the drivers were horrible. With Windows XP, you can have basic functionality, but instally Liveware (required to get all the features from the card) will cause system instability, etc. Don't buy this for XP!
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.
After about 10 charging cycles over 3 years, will no longer hold a charge sufficient to power my digital camera. Waste of money.
The WRT350N is about the 10th router I've owned and the 8th Linksys brand. I purchased it to get Wireless-N draft 2.0 as I upgrade all my wireless devices slowly to Wireless-N. I live in an apartment where about 8 or so other wireless networks will pop up on my list when searching.I've had the classic WRT54G which is a classic, bulletproof, and totally reliable. It worked well in my environment full of competing routers. I wanted to go to N level, though, to get the higher throughput and better range. I'm sorry I chose to go with this WRT350N model.Even with the latest firmware installed (1.03.7 9/27/2007), this router is garbage. It drops the wireless connection about once every 5-10 minutes (though sometimes can go an hour without doing so). It spontaneously resets itself about 4 times per day (almost as if I had power cycled it), so even my wired connections get dropped regularly.The "Storage Link" is a joke. The router is so unstable that if you try to copy a file larger than a couple of megabytes, it'll drop the whole connection/drive mapping. I lost the ability to map to the USB hard drive plugged in the back for a good week once b/c the router mysteriously didn't want to cooperate.I've tried everything I can think of. I updated to the latest firmware, which seemed to make everything worse. I slowed the connection down to Wireless-G (802.11g) connection only, and it still dropped connections just as frequently. I've done a complete reset several times, to no avail.I should have known it was going to be a problem when I first tried to run the installation software that came with it. Normally, on most routers, you can set them up simply by opening up your internet browser and typing in the default IP address of the router (Linksys is usually 192.168.1.1, password admin, no user name). Well, this unit refused to work even when set up properly this way, so I had to go through the pain of installing the included software (which, by the way, is also poorly thought out and nearly impossible to use). Then it magically started to work. Well, sort of (see above).It gets one star because, frankly, Amazon doesn't allow you to give negative stars. It'll make a fine doorstop, though.
This may be a fine 2 channel preamp but I believe calling it a 5.1 (Apparently it weighs 5.1 pounds)is deceptive! Buyer Beware! This will not function as a home theater preamp.
I purchased this antenna for use on a long road trip from the Midwest to the western states. I am an amateur radio operator and have notable experience with radio equipment, and while I do not typically use a CB, I find them valuable when determining traffic conditions during interstate highway travel, as well as in the event of an emergency where other communications may not function as well. Because of a new vehicle purchase, I was unable to use my previous antenna in my new configuration, and so I ordered this cheaper item because I did not intend to use the antenna for more than this 3,000+ mile trip.This particular product arrived promptly in very good condition in excellent packaging, and I was impressed with the initial appearance. The item is packaged as a disassembled unit, and the middle section of the antenna must be threaded onto the base, and then the whip end is inserted into the middle section and held with a VERY small set screw. Upon assembly, the whip would not insert into the unit without being at a bent angle, as it appeared that the hole was drilled at a slight angle. Then, when trying to fasten the whip, the set screw stripped out before it ever tightened securely, forcing me to find alternative hardware to get the antenna assembled. This I could live with, as I understand taking a chance on quality with a cheaper item. From there, I placed the antenna on top of my SUV and connected it. The antenna received very well while sitting in my driveway. I did not intend on transmitting extensively, so I did not do any SWR tuning or testing in transmit mode. From here, I then made a 140-mile round-trip to run errands and purchase some supplies, and upon returning home I could see the antenna was standing at an odd angle. On closer look, I found the mast very loose at the load coil (center section) and with a better inspection, I found that the plastic load coil had cracked and the antenna mast had almost broken in two at this point, making it completely unusable.Overall, this item is of very poor quality and is not recommended. I did find a couple of positives with this unit: a) the magnetic base is very strong and adequate to hold the unit in place at interstate speeds, b) the coaxial cable and PL-259 connector appeared to be of good quality and of adequate duty to provide good carry of signal and provide some durability, and c) the performance of the unit (at least, receiving) was very good prior to any driving. This unit may work fine for someone wanting to use a magnetic antenna as a base unit on a metal roof etc., but be advised it seems very fragile for a unit that will be used on a moving vehicle. However, the negatives in terms of multiple quality issues and eventual failure of the product on the first day of use lead me to suggest avoiding it entirely.I will say that the Amazon return procedures seem to have been very easy, and I am awaiting confirmation of my return and subsequent refund for the item.UPDATE -- Return and refund was successful, and I purchased a different product through Amazon with no issues.
I should start this review by saying I'm appalled that this company has the gall to put this horrible product on the market. I bought this mouse brand new, and started having problems almost immediately. The cursor would just stop moving periodically. I had a little luck unplugging and re-inserting the wireless receiver -- but after a couple minutes this trick stopped helping. Then I had issues with the buttons not functioning. I tried this mouse on two separate computers, both of which had the system requirements to run the mouse properly, but it did not help any. Luckily I was able to return the product with no hassle.
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.
I hate to be negative but it's the only conclusion i can draw here.I ordered the Archos 605 160GB unit on December 31st and by January 7th it was a paperweight.I was very excited about the unit, the huge amount of storage and the packaged features made it look like a very attractive alternative to the iTouch. What i found though was a buggy unit with a hard to use interface. In the first day i was forced to reset the unit several times as it kept locking up and when i put it on the DVR recorder for any extended amount of time it would lock up and miss programs i had scheduled to record. I then took it on a cross country flight and struggled just to get it to show a single movie. it would lock up, skip and just be non-responsive. with a unit that needs to be reset so often you would think that process might be easier to handle...it isnt...the reset hole is too small for even a paperclip to access nevermind the cheap plastic stylus they provide. i ultimately had to resort to a single staple to reset the unit.I assumed that i must have just received a buggy unit so i tried contacting support. the website was pretty unreliable when i finally did get through i was told i had to submit an RMA request to get them to look at the unit. this request took a couple of days to accomplish with Archos asking for the same infromation twice. Once I got the RMA established i went to the site to print the mailing label....guess who has to pay shipping? that's right. I was informed that Archos would cover the cost of mailing the "fixed" unit back to me but getting the unit to them would be on my own dime. this was the last straw for me. I decided that having to pay to get a unit that broke in less than two weeks fixed was too much of an insult. luckily i bought the unit through Amazon and their return policy is much easier to navigate and they PAY the shipping!the unit had a lot of potential and i was severely disappointed not only with the quality of the unit but with the lack of accountability from Archos.
Please note: I am including this model in my reviews as the problem outlined below affects all Philips brand TV's with digital tuners. This has been acknowledged by Philips engineers themselves. Please read below and the costly mistake I made...So I began this frustrating journey a year ago, after purchasing a Philips 47" LCD TV (model: 47PFL5432D/37) from my local Las Vegas Costco. The problems however, did not pop up until two months ago.Now, before I proceed any further, allow me to explain the 3 problems I am currently having with this unit. I am going to be using a phrase "halfway turns on" more than once through the next few paragraphs and I want to be absolutely clear on what that means. When the unit "halfway turns on", I mean the following:1. The unit's power supply/transformer/whatever audibly clicks twice. This is the same noise the unit makes when it is powered on normally. (ie. "ca-click" )2. The blue LED in the corner does NOT illuminate. For all intents and purposes, the unit appears to be off. However,3. If the power button is pressed on either the side of the television, or the remote (does not matter which method is used), the LCD backlight INSTANTLY turns on, illuminating the screen, as well as the blue LED turns on. This to me indicates that when the unit "clicks" as described in #1 above, that the TV is turned on and drawing power from the the electrical outlet. There is no power-on self test. There is no few seconds of dark and then the TV illuminates, as when it is powered on normally. Again, the screen and blue power LED illuminate INSTANTLY after the either power button is pressed a second time.Now, the three separate problems I am experiencing with the unit:Problem #1The television "halfway turns on" randomly, at any time. Nothing has touched the remote. No one has pressed the power button on the side of the unit. It just "halfway turns on". I cannot recreate this problem, as it does it whenever it feels like it.Problem #2When trying to start the television, by pressing either the power button on the remote, or by pressing the power button on the side of the unit, the television does not respond. Repeated presses of the power button (either one) yield nothing. Then, roughly 20 seconds later, the unit power cycles itself. What I mean by this, is that the unit audibly turns off, then right back on. (ie. ca-click, Ca-Click! off, then on) After a few seconds, the unit's LCD backlight illuminates and the TV works normally. I cannot recreate this problem, as again, it is completely random, but it is happening at a rate of about 5% of the time.Problem #3When the unit's clock is programmed, so that it displays the correct time for my region (PST), the unit will automatically "halfway turn on" every morning at 5 am, every day. Initially, I kept waking up at 5am with no idea what was waking me up. After a few mornings of this, I was able to isolate it to the television. Since I work in the IT field, I began to troubleshoot the TV to the best of my ability. Power cycling it, leaving it unplugged overnight, flashing the firmware, etc, etc. And much to the chagrin of every support person I've spoken to (7 now and counting), I've shown them that there is no time set in the 'On Timer' portion of the menu.By the time I had identified these three problems, my warranty had just expired with Philips by 5 days. So Costco, rather than having the TV serviced under their warranty, contacts Philips to see if they will still cover it under their initial warranty. Phillips agrees and issues a repair order to my local authorized Philips service center. They come out, initially diagnose the problem, take the TV, and I am told, replaced the mainboard. Within two minutes of them returning the TV, I am able to recreate the problem, showing them that it still has a problem. I then call back Costco, and am elevated to a "Presidential Liason" at Philips. After sending a lengthy email describing the problems I have experienced thus far, I get the following reply (copied verbatim):I copied your to our product specialist. Apparently we're not understanding that this is a normal function of the unit can in fact be turned off if you wish not to use the clock feature. I myself was not aware of this. Our product specialist had this to say:"When the TV "wakes up" at 5:00, the TV is performing a background channel scan to check for new channels and for ones that have moved to another channel location (this is possible with digital channels). This is per design intent of the TV. The TV clock controls when this occurs, and by putting the clock into the manual mode and clearing the time, the TV will not wake up to do this channel scan. That what I was trying to have the customer do, however, I suspect that the time did not clear. It may be possible to put the TV clock into the manual mode, then unplug the TV for a long time (an hour), then plug it back in. That may clear the time and stop the wake up at 5:00. Again, if the time is not cleared, this background channel scan feature will still operate. If the customer wants to use the clock feature of the TV, there is no way to prevent the wake up. The choice is live without the TV clock, or live with the noise when the TV wakes up.Note: replacing this customer's TV will not resolve the issue, because all of the TVs have a clock feature."It would appear the "turning half on" is the background scan if I am following the specialist and this is supposed to occur.Sure I can live without the clock. But then I begin to sacrifice other functionality, like being able to actually use the On Timer functionality, as well as any other functionality that is based off the internal clock. And the real kicker? The TV is able to update its firmware (by downloading a .bin file from Philips onto a flash drive), allowing you to flash it and resolve any issues in relation to its software. But the engineers, and Philips, would rather take the stance of "Sorry, tough luck!" and "Not our problem," rather than fix what is an obvious flaw. Why can't the television do this housekeeping procedure after it has been turned on? Why have to do it at 5am? And for the record, Philips never made any attempts to address the other two problems listed above.After contacting Costco regarding the issue, they stated that they would be unable to offer any help or replacement as "this isn't a problem; the television is operating under designed specs."So do yourself a favor, and avoid purchasing any Philips brand flat panel televisions, as per their engineers, EVERY television is going to have a clock feature and I would have to assume until told differently, set to turn on at 5am. And as my case has shown you, Philips doesn't give a damn about fixing their own flaws. Thought everyone would like to know, so they can avoid a costly mistake.
dont buy this piece of garbage mine died after 2 uses i returned it to get the 20gb it is only 50 bucks more for 5 TIMES THE MEMORY!!!!! dont bother w/ the mini. it is also really ugly.
I have a new computer with windows vista when i pluged the linkyes wireless adapter into the computer it cant detect what it is i down loaded the cd it came with and when its done down loading it wont open to set it up so im guessing it just wont work with windows vista im so frustrated i hate to have order another one or somthing differant ugh!
Yes, yes the printer works great and especially for the price. What is never mentioned is that the ink is contained in 6 special cartriges that hold barely a teaspoon of ink. At Office Depot I recently paid $110 just for the ink. Once the ink runs out this time its going in the trash.
After 10 months of use with this camera, it stopped working.I submitted it for repair by Kodak at which time they told me it was void of warranty because of corrosion inside the camera. I asked for more details, they told me it had water damage. I explained it has never been wet. They told me that spending time in an air conditioned car then going out into the heat of outdoors would cause moister build up inside the camera. There is no way to correct this issue and the camera is worthless. I paid $250 for this camera for 10 months of use. Very dissatisfied.
I have been disappointed with this product & Coby's customer service from the start. After recording, if I press either DISC OPER or EDIT on the remote control, the screen goes black and the unit will not respond to any input from the remote or the front panel; the only way to regain control of the unit is to cycle power. Coby's customer support has been disappointing, too. For warranty work, they require $6 S/H in the form of a money order, not a personal check. It offends me that I'm inconvenienced by having to send this defective unit back and, far from being sorry that I've been inconvenienced, they are concerned only that I might cheat them out of $6.
The cable was junk, my component cables give a better picture. The sound pops and crackles as well making to distracting to be able to watch anything. Went to Best Buy and bought an expensive cable just to compare, it worked like a dream, returned those tho, to expensive to keep. I am sticking with my component cables for the time being.
I was never able to successfully calibrate my monitor with this tool. Colors were consistently off target after calibration. It turned out that Nvidia's calibration software gave the desired result, and happened to be bundled with the video card.
Performance is inconsistent. Pictures taken several seconds (shutter lag is also an issue) apart look drastically different. Auto-focus is hit and miss and sometimes won't lock when zoom is fully extended.After 6 months of use, I would give this camera a C- rating.
I bought a TIVO before Christmas. I spent about 2 hour with customer support (95% time was on hold). Finally, set up was done and I could enjoy advertising free TV. But, no more than two weeks, I realized TIVO has the following 5 dark sides.1. Poor customer support, slow, poor training, and providing inconsistent information2. Series 2 will become a "Dead Box" (I'm borrowing TIVO customer rep's word) after the trial period, if you don't want to pay $12.95 per month to subscribe TIVO services. Actually, you can get better service from Comcast for $9 per month.3. TIVO has no stand-by feature. The hard drive and fan constantly running which makes noise and costs more energy. The noise is not very loud, but it does bother me during the quiet period in a movie. I don't know how much it will cost me for for keeping fan and hard drive running in a whole year. The Stand-by is a matured, more than 30-year-old, technology. It has been used in almost all electronic today, even in low quality cheap products. I don't understand why TIVO does not implement stand-by. Dirty quick, low quality products and poor services could be TIVO's approach.4. If you don't have a phone jack near your TV, you'll have hard time to connect TIVO to your phone line.5. can't record for 40 hours.
I had to download a second one because the first code did not come through, so I wasted some money.
It told me that it was taking longer than expected to process, and that it might take 4 hours to send me the code. Nuff said
We have 5 APC ES350 units in our office and some XS 1300 units. Keep replacing the battery. We have other brands UPS in our office and never replaced any battery. APC is not a reliable name anymore.
Cmple.com didn't pay enough stamp of US Postage, hence I had to drive to the Post Office to pay 1.08$ and it took almost a month in order to receive the cable. Really disappointed!
I ordered this mount for a Sharp 20 inch LCD and it's not that great. It was very easy to install, however, the arm when fully outstretched does not sit level. Thus when the TV is pulled away from the wall, the set is not level and very annoying to look at. I don't believe this is a fault in the actual part, but the design of the arm. This was relatively inexpensive for a wall mount - and you get what you pay for.
The HP 92274A Toner Cartridge box had obviously been crushed BEFORE it was packed and sent to me. Although the cartridge itself might not have been damaged, I wasn't going to take that risk because I would not be using it for several months (i.e. AFTER it was too late to return it if it was damaged).
Complete JUNK, Quit ater 2 weeks VERY light use compared to some very EL CHEAPO crap cables I got 3 for 10 bucks, at least 1 still works.Just paying for a stupid name.
It is so sensitive a cat walking by the coffee table turns it on, and in turn runs down the batteries. If you are ok with buying Cosco packs of "AAA" batteries monthy then this is your remote... Me I am in the Market for a new one.
As an avid reader and having recently read "The Secret History", I eagerly looked forward to this novel. Ugh...I'm 300+ pages into and really have no investment in the characters or how they evolve. This exactly why I decided to skim other readers' reviews. Thank you! Perhaps one day in the distant future I will pick up the book again...but at this point it seems a laborious task and a waste of time...
The first CD-TV152 that I received produced no sound with TV. It was returned. The replacement produces no sound within seconds of starting the CD player. I cannot keep carrying these to UPS for return, and will need to buy some other CD player.
It still charges my iPod, but the speakers stopped working after six months.Cyber Acoustics 30-Pin iPod Speaker Dock (CA-461)Really disappointing since I purchased it primarily for the alarm and music.
I bought one of these Emerson jumbo caller id boxes and i was extremely disappointed.As soon as i hooked it up,the contrast needed to be adjusted because the display wasnt readable at all.Even after adjusting the contrast display to maximum setting,you still cant read the display unless you look at it at a specific angle.Whats the purpose of making a jumbo display if you can only read it at a certain angle?!!?So if your looking for a large caller id display thats easy to read,stay away from this unit!The picture that shows this items caller id display with "John Smiths" name on it is totally fake.This unit doesnt even come close to being read that easily.I returned this item the next day:(
This keyboard has got its freakout on all the time. Many times it will lock up on a key I hit and start to scroll the letters across the the screen as I franticly hit escape and then every other key as I to try and get the cursor to halt.The keyboard also has had trouble connecting to my desktop many times and after multiple attempts at hitting the connect buttons on the blue tooth key ands the keyboard it will finally latch on.I have never had any problems with other keyboards before and this one is a major disappointment that maybe hitting eBay soon.I would look elsewhere
Mine lasted less than six months, then I started smelling &quot;burning plastic&quot; and could not get a picture. Will try to deal with customer support this week, but am not encouraged by the other reviews.
If this item is supposed to protect a Venture eTrex, it's weak. The upper side of the gps is NOT covered in the sides, just only a narrow area in the center.It's very easy to find sand or similar dirt between the gps screen and the case, that could be worse than having no protection at all. What about a more tighten design/material ?Even worse, the shape of this case seems to be for a different gps model, as it gets in the way of the ENTER/ROCKER key, that is for sure the most used buttom of all the device. This obstruction makes me remove de case almost every time I want to touch the enter/rocker key. A real disadvantage.The clip and the strap are good, but this case shoul be re-designed.
I bought this because of all the glowing reviews which really baffle me now.Reception is horrible. Tuning a station I wanted meant turning the radio ever so slightly, propping it with a wash cloth, moving the antennae and then stepping back 10 feet. If I touched it, the reception gets scrambled and I had to start over again. It was worse than the $10 radio I was trying to replace which didn't even have an external antennae to deal with.The key word in the product description that I missed is water RESISTANT, not water PROOF. The battery compartment was in no way sealed to prevent water leaking in, just a standard battery door you find on your remote control. I'm sure had I kept it, water would have leaked in quickly and corroded the thing.Lastly, even though it has a strap to hang it, its meant for a counter top. Hanging it means the controls are out of sight and difficult to use. This thing should not be kept in the shower, keep it next to the sink.
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.
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.
The panasonic pivoting facial trimmer contains two head - one for facial hair and one for eyebrows. The package I received today was missing half of the eyebrow head?!?! Like missing a plastic plate to cover the parts... so the attachments don't fit, screws are hanging out. I will return it if I cannot get a response from this complaint.
This could be a fantastic media player. Its got lots of features and is a pretty good value, although you have to buy software "plugins" to unlock a lot of features, and have to buy the DVR station if you want to record any external input. I bought it mostly to store and play a large music collection which I have arranged, and for which I have already created many playlists, in Windows Media Player. Nothing on Archos' website or in the manual tells you this, BUT YOU CANNOT SYNC YOUR PLAYLISTS FROM WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER TO THE DEVICE. You can sync your content, but the playlists will not transfer in a readable format. That means that you would have to recreate all your playlists again for use on the Archos device. No thanks. I have had three other media players and every one of them synced fine. This is a simple software feature that Archos could add, but for some reason has chose not to. What a shame. With this one feature, the player could have been great. As is -- NOT.
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.
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.
The camera has a delay when turning it on or taking photos. It's pretty frustrating for my 6 year old to use, and me too. I wouldn't spend the money on this again.
First one it's has many interference. Second, connectors are so weak and need a support.
Despite 10 hours of work, I was unable to get this unit to work.I followed all of the advice that other reviewers posted - upgraded the driver/firmware, rebooted the router/system, etc. Nothing. I have a laptop that connects to a wireless network at my office and its WAN monitor utility showed an erratic signal strength coming from the DI-713P. I was never able to get the D-link DWA-500 card to receive anything at all, even when I moved the host computer right next to the router. Eventually, the unit started failing when it attempted to get a DHCP address from the cable company. Rebooting and other voodoo practices had no effect - I was now totally off the network!I think I'm going to bite the bullet and start routing wires in my wall so I can get a reliable connection to my machine upstairs.I don't think this router is ready for prime time.
Beware of this product, it ONLY works on windows XP. I called Logitech and they told me exactly that it will NOT work with anything besides Windows XP. If you are planning on buying this and are not currently using Windows XP then keep on searching for other cameras.
Just opened the box and assembled the lamp, which went pretty well. There's a gap in the gold trim on the shade which I turned toward the wall.Step No. 5 in the instructions says: "Unscrew the plastic locker from the socket and place the acrylic shade onto socket cup; then screw the plastic locker to secure the shade." However, when I unscrewed the plastic locker from the socket and tried to place the acrylic shade onto the socket cup, the plastic locker would not screw back on to secure the shade. I paid almost $13 plus delivery for the lamp. To ship it back would cost almost as much as the lamp and I need a lamp in my bedroom, so I put a 28-watt flourescent bulb (equal to 100 watt incandescent) into the socket and did not screw in the plastic locker. The lamp shade is whobbly, but I have it connected to the wall switch so I won't have to use the on-off switch on the lamp. It seems the space taken by the shade kept the plastic locker from connecting so that it could be screwed in. Without the shade in place, it screws in, however. Go figure!I think the lamp looks okay, but with the loose lampshade, the lamp is not very stable.
After read some good review, I decided to buy this dvd player. It is realy a nice looking player, it has all the feature I was looking for, component, digital audio. However, the good feeling ended as soon as I put in DVD I made of my kids. It paused frequently, displayed mosaic squares on screen. It became useless to me after 1 minute test, I have to send it back to Amazon.com. If you plan to used it home made DVDs, reconsider.
Onkyo no merecia hacer algo tan burdo como esto. Hay mejores y de mejor precio.
I had great hopes for this product, since some of our execs return from trips with a lot of business cards. Unfortunately, it doesn't work well enough for me to recommend it.First, the plusses: It's fairly intuitive to set up and run. It's also pretty small and lightweight. It scans directly into an Outlook Contact record, so you don't have to scan it and then transfer it from somewhere else. It's also very good at interpreting which phone numbers belong in which fields (i.e., phone, fax, cell), and it's pretty good at scanning them accurately. You have the option of scanning a JPEG image of the card directly into the contact record, which I thought was one of this product's best features, and it will put a backup copy of the JPEG into whatever folder you specify.Here's the stuff that doesn't work so well: The Optical Character Recognition software would probably work great for plain text, but this is a business card scanner. Everyone's card is unique, including the color, the company name/logo and the text, and this OCR software just can't cut it. Out of 50 cards I scanned, I had to correct about 75% of them. Some of these were simply changing an "l" to a "t" in the e-mail address, but sometimes it would just drop off or change whole pieces of text, for example, "Manufacturing" became "I Vianufacturing" and "Pete L. Chase" became "Pete L.". Also, if the business card had two addresses, such as a street address and a PO Box, it often missed one completely or put it in the wrong location. I did calibrate the scanner before and during use, per the instructions.In addition, you should know that if you have Microsoft Business Contacts Manager, you cannot use the JPEG feature, which is not mentioned anywhere in the sales information. Because of how inaccurate the scanning is, you NEED this feature so you can refer to the JPEG in case the contact record is wrong. I had Business Contacts Manager installed, but I wasn't using it, so I uninstalled it before I started using the scanner. Unfortunately for some reason, Outlook considered the JPEG to be an "unsafe attachment", so it blocked me from viewing it in the contact record. I e-mailed Scan2Contacts, and after doing some troubleshooting with me, they could not fix the problem.In the end, if I have to fix three-quarters of the entries (which means I have to proofread 100% of them), and I can't access the JPEG to see what's correct, why should I spend the money?I do think there is one way this scanner could function: if you scan the business card but don't save the resulting Contacts entry, you will still have the JPEG in a folder on your computer. The scanner automatically files it alphabetically by first name, so you could create a "digital rolodex" of JPEG cards, although none of the information would be searchable. The only thing you'd have to watch is if it scans the name incorrectly, you'd have to fix the file name, or you'd have a hard time finding it. "Scanning and fixing" may be a little faster than entering information manually, and if you want a file of business card jpegs, maybe this product would be worth it to you.
Enter the model number in google and you will see the dozens of class action law suits associated with this TV. It has a manufacturer's defect in the optical block - resulting in a yellow/green tinge to the picture. It looks like you are looking through a dirty fishtank. The problem doesn't present itself until 2-3 years of use ... Do your homework!
I would have given 0 stars, just couldn't figure out how to do that. If you do a google search you will find that this printer will stop printing in black for no reason after a period of time. You will spend a fortune trying to replace cartridges to figure it out, but it will not work. After doing a search I found that this is a common problem. I will not be buying Epson printers again, as this is common in many of the models.
This item was as decribed, but the radio sounded bad and the reception was terrible. I'm soory I made this purchase.
I have had a series of Stobe XP Scanners over the past 8 years and I have been very happy with all of them. I had to buy a new Visioneer scanner because my XP 200 was not compatible with Vista. I had to return the first Strobe XP 220 because the paper feed jammed frequently. The second unit is not sensitive enough to sense thin paper or receipts. I will have to return this unit also.Out of frustration I bought the ScanSnap S300. It is a great scnanner and worked perfectly right out of the box. The ScanSnap software is very basic compared to Paperport. I scan into the ScanSanp software but use Paperport to manage my documents. This adds several steps, but ScanSnap software does not have all the features you need to manage documents.If you have Version 10 of Paperport with a Visioneer Scanner, you will disappointed with the Vista Compatible Version 11 of Paperport. Many of the best features of Paperport have been removed. I can no longer print to Paperport directly from many of my programs. Having said that, Paperport is still the best low cost document manager I have used.
I purchased the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander in order to boost the WIFI and go sit out on the porch to surf the interwebs.My excitement quickly turned to dismay as I embarked on an incredibly difficult setup process. First off, I attempted to get it up and running using a MacBook, the main computer that would be using the expanded range, but it turned out that the included set-up wizard is Windows-only. My frustration at this stage could have been averted if only there had been an indication of supported operating systems on the outside of the box!OK then, luckily there was a Windows laptop available to use for the setup. After trying the auto-config button on the unit, I ran the wizard and received an error message (not much of a wizard if you ask me). I decided rather than continuing to fight I'd call the free, 24/7 tech support number.I got a very nice tech support representative (presumably in India judging by his thick accent) who attempted to guide me through the setup. He quickly realized that the problem was not a simple one and asked if it would be OK if he "took control" of my PC. He said that if I allowed him to do that he could have things up and running in 10 minutes. I thought it was sketchy to let some guy "take control" of my PC, but I wanted to get this over with and I agreed."If you want me to do that" he said, "I will have to charge you $9.99." "Charge me!?" I said. I wasn't planning on spending more than the face value for this equipment. Now it's not working and the "free" tech support hotline is trying to charge more!? "It's your choice" he said. "If you want to get it fixed right now I can do it, or you can call back later and have to spend more time on this." Wow, really!?In the heat of the moment I gave in and told him to go ahead and charge me the 10 bucks. The next thing I know some guy in India is controlling my PC, going into areas of the system that I would never attempt to mess with, and asking me for my credit card info at the same time. Sketchy!!45 minuets later he was still messing around trying to make the thing work, asking me to un-plug and re-plug in the device etc. Finally I decided I couldn't spend any more time on this. I asked him to exit my system and I'll return the time-wasteing device.Not only is it ridiculous in this day and age to make a product that doesn't work with a Mac and doesn't auto-configure like it says it will, but to then try and charge me for some stranger on the other side of the world to compromise my security. I don't think so, Linksys. I expected much more from you and your daddy Cisco.
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.
So I'm a big Sony fan and I was looking for a compact headphone without going the earbud route (those little things hurt my ear canals and are worse for your hearing than headphones) so I thought I would compromise and get the earphones without the plastic "head" part that connects the left and right. Bad move.These are horribly designed. The "hook" part that goes over the ear doesn't leave them snug to my ear for good sound/bass. Furthermore, I was expecting 2 wires: one to each earpiece splitting at the neck line. Not until I got them out of the box did I find that 1 wire goes from the player to the left ear, then a wire goes from there to the right ear. In short you have a right earpiece hanging off of the left earpiece, which I'm sure you can imagine gets tangled pretty often. Also, if you're jacket sleeve gets caught on the wire near your player, it pulls the left earpiece off of your ear.If you are considering these for running purposes, DO NOT buy them as you will be horribly disappointed. I'm a walker myself and am having trouble getting used to this loose fit.The one saving grace - and only reason for a 2 star rating - for these is that the sound is very decent as with all Sony I've ever owned. But since they fit so loosely, this is irrelevant.
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 was so happy when I got this pencil sharpener. I looked high and low for a sharpener with a quiet motor and high volume capacity. I did not want my classroom disturbed by the constant sound of the sharpener. When the sharpener arrived it was super quiet and sharpened well. That was three months ago. Three months of classroom use has turned this sharpener into a loud, slow operating sharpener. Depending on the pencil, some students have to stand and sharpen for over a MINUTE!! I have decided to purchase a cheaper electric and also purchase about ten of the cheap hand held plastic sharpeners. I would caution anyone considering dropping fifty dollars of their own money on this sharpener. I regret it.
very thin diameter needed to use better cable to set up my cable box then switched it and it works, but picture doesn't seem as clear as with bigger cable
I have had nothing but problems with my computer since putting this new battery in it. It won't hold a charge at all, I don't know if the battery is old or what the deal is but I'm very disappointed.
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.
My HP laptop got very hot while sitting on my lap. I had to put it on a small board to keep from burning my legs. The computer would get so hot after prolonged use it would shut down! I purchased the Notepal Cooler and what a difference. The temperature of the laptop without Notepal would reach 151F. With Notepal, the laptop now stays in the 127F-133F range with no more shutdowns.The two fans on the Cooler are very quiet. You won't even know they're running! If you have a 17" laptop you might want to get the new Cooler Master NotePal W1 Notebook Cooler (R9-NBC-AWAK about $45). The widescreen laptop fits perfectly.
While this was a great deal and arrrived on time and in good condition, the product is of poor quality. The sound is horrible when I play music through it.
I never could get this battery to charge I tried at least 20 times all it would do is blink.
blue clogged after 14 months. Is anyone working on a class action suit?
The TCA replacement drum that I purchased for my Brother copier worked initally. After about 1 week we started getting duplicate ghost lines on all copies. I tried replacing the ink cartridge and that made no difference. Then I installed the old OEM drum and the ghosting stopped. So the problem is obviously with this new TCA drum.I tried contacting TCA via e-mail and have not received a reply. No way to contact by phone. So I have allpied for a refund through Amazon.
The SonicStage software is terrible, and you can't use anything else to download music to the device. It's slow, it hangs, and it wastes a lot of harddrive space converting everything.
Radio reception is very poor. Volume resets to 17 always, too loud. Entire system needs resetting frequently. Wished I'd read the reviews before purchase, I'd have saved the money. Mine's going to Salvation Army.
I think it's very interesting that this has become such a highly touted video toy. It's actually become a verb ... "I Tivo'd it." I bought my series 2 / 80 hour model two years ago, and have hated it from day one. I finally pulled the plug on it last week, and ordered a MOXI box from our local cable company.Here are a few of my complaints:- First, I'm using this with a plasma HDTV, Digital Cable, and a surround sound system.1. The setup is ridiculously complex when you're using it with the above components. The manual is useless, Best Buy's "Geek Squad" couldn't figure it out, and I ended up scouring online Blogs and discussion groups to come up with a jury-rigged setup.2. It doesn't record in HD, meaning you need to have two different TV Inputs connected (and switch back and forth) to access the Tivo capabilities. This requires two splitters, which complicate the connectivity, and reduce the picture and sound quality.3. It also means there's no recording on the fly. You need to manually switch to a different input and program it to record.4. The reliability has been horrendous, as far as depending on the device to record shows on the right channel at the right time. I've probably got about a 75% hit rate, meaning you can't depend on it to record things.5. Since it doesn't record HiDef, you need to program it to record the "non-HD" channels, and of course playback is then in non-HD mode when you want to watch your favorite shows. Why buy an HDTV and pay for digital cable and the extra channels if you can't record something and have it played back in HD and stereo surround?When I called to cancel the service, they told me that they're coming out with a new model that will record in Hi-Def, but of course they won't give you credit for the $239 and two years of frustration you experienced with the old model.For regular TV and non-digital connectivity, it might be great. But if you've got digital cable, surround sound, and HDTV, it's definitely not.It's going on my company's bulletin board, and I'll sell it to anyone who's interested in it, and will of course provide a full disclosure that I think it's a lousy piece of video hardware.Didn't like it, wouldn't recommend it, never again.
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.
This product may be the worse piece of technology I have ever gotten. It would routinely crash my networks (Tried it on 2 different ones). If used in wired mode, it can go from 1-3 days before bring down the network, if wireless 3-4 hours-I had to upgrade the firmware to make it this long on the wireless). Unit runs hot, and I doubt it will have a decent life expectancy anyways. Changing settings routinely lock up the system if doing so over the wireless connection. 802.11B is also lacking, but a telling indicator of Dlink's vision.
This arm clamp broke the first day I used it!! Within 2 minutes of setting it up at a shoot the clamp head snapped off in my hand. Save your money.
Noticed that the same review has been entered for the Lowepro Slingshot 200 and 300. Here is the one for the Slingshot AW300. The one for the AW200 is below that.Reviewer: Lepanto1571 (United States of America) - See all my reviewsCongratulations! Your search is FINALLY over., February 1, 2007Look no more. You've spent precious time and money trying to find the perfect bag and every one comes up short for one reason or another. You do your research and just when you think you've found your perfect bag your disappointed once again.Well, I've got good news for you gadget gurus. This is without a doubt the best all around bag available today. Just when you thought every iteration of camera bag had already been invented and that you were consigned to a life of half baked solutions along comes Lowepro with this marvelous innovative bag. Tamarac may have invented the "sling" bag but leave it to Lowepro to perfect the idea into a nearly perfect solution.This bag is easy to carry and does NOT cause that most nagging of camera bag woes, the dreaded shoulder strain. It is of sufficient size to carry everything I need INCLUDING my hi-definition video camera. And if this bag is too big for you - not to worry! Get the 200 AW or even the smaller 100 AW.Access to your camera equipment while walking about is a snap! Or should I say a zip. simply rotate the camera bag around to your front and everything you need is readily accessible. And the scourge of backpacks, namely the equipment falling out, is avoided by two clips which keep you from opening the bag too far.This is the perfect day bag for short hikes or city trekking - take your pick. Do yourself a favor and buy this bag or one its little brothers, the 100 AW or the 200 AW.-------------------------------------Here is the almost word-for-word review for the Slingshot AW200:Reviewer: Lepanto1571 (United States of America) - See all my reviewsLook no more. You've spent precious time and money trying to find the perfect bag and every one comes up short for one reason or another. You do your research and just when you think you've found your perfect bag your disappointed once again.Well, I've got good news for you gadget gurus. This is without a doubt the best all around bag available today. Just when you thought every iteration of camera bag had already been invented and that you were consigned to a life of half baked solutions along comes Lowepro with this marvelous innovative bag. Tamarac may have invented the "sling" bag but leave it to Lowepro to perfect the idea into a nearly perfect solution.This bag is easy to carry and does NOT cause that most nagging of camera bag woes, the dreaded shoulder strain. It is of sufficient size to carry everything I need INCLUDING my hi-definition video camera. And if this bag is not big enough for you - not to worry! Get the new 300 AW.Access to your camera equipment while walking about is a snap! Or should I say a zip. simply rotate the camera bag around to your front and everything you need is readily accessible. And the scourge of backpacks, namely the equipment falling out, is avoided by two clips which keep you from opening the bag too far.This is the perfect day bag for short hikes or city trekking - take your pick. Do yourself a favor and buy this bag or its little brother or big brother.
Solid lens, but it is not compatible with the D60. The camera kept insisting that I open it to f22, and it would not autofocus. Very disappointing.
It worked great at first, then the turntable started playing slow. Same thing for the cassette player. It worked great the first time. Now it is all muffled, if it plays at all. Sometimes when you try to record the machine shuts off. I whole heartedly do NOT recommend this item.
The leads make a poor connection, no signal. I will be paying a little extra for a cable that will work.
This cable should be cheaper. It is too expensive for poor quality. It works only one way! I am disappointed.Update from 2 stars to 1 star!Only after a few days. It is not working at all. It shows like it is charging, but it doesn't. After some time it will pop up warning message on my iPhone 5: "Charging is not supported with this accessory".Don't waste your money.
I loved this machine for about the first year I had it. Now it won't turn on and my roommate's crappy chick flick is stuck in it :/
An odd unit. First, I assumed it would have an S-Video output, and it does not (?). Out of the box, the unit turns completely off after some period of time (10 minutes, or something like that) so you can not re-start a DVD from the place you stopped or paused it. It's so dumb. I'll pour through the manual and maybe it's a power savings option I can de-select, I certainly hope so.For the first time I've bought two cheap DVD players in a row, this one and a Panasonic. I threw the Pansonic away when it totally failed (probably the power supply)after about 14 days, but it had an S-Video output! Now this Philips... hummm, I'm gonna be forced back to higher-end video equipment.One thing I noticed about both these players (compared to the $1600.00 Marantz unit that just got outdated before them, e.g., no HDMI up-sampling)... they do everything so slowly! You press the (drawer) "Open" button and there's this huge delay before anything happens... almost identical on both these units and a secondary Sony (cheap) unit I have at my computer station.Anyway, I would not recommend the Philips... too many short-cuts, too slow in operation, missing key features (no S-Video output), and that strange turning itself off feature. Not a good buy, even at these low, low prices.
I purchased this camera based on my previous experience with my Canon EOS Rebel 35mm. I have had the Rebel for many years and it has been a wonderful camera and has never let me down. I have probably shot thousands of photos with it. I recommend Canon cameras as my personal choice. I read many reviews before buying this camera and I believed it would serve me well for many years. Five or six months after I purchased it developed the same problem it has now. I brought it back to Best Buy but it started working the minute it got into the technician's hands. It has worked fine up until last week, 11 months after I purchased it, 1 month out of warranty. Given the failure mode I would think that this is an electronic problem, not a mechanical one. When the shutter release is fully depressed the meter boxes come up but the shutter does not release. Without moving the camera or changing any settings I press the shutter release again and a different set of meter boxes show up. The camera focuses just fine and beeps to indicate focus has been achieved. Also, the IR Focus assist comes on even though it is turned off in the menu.I am extremely disappointed that this camera has not lasted longer. Canon Customer Service said it is going to cost me $79 or more to have it repaired. What is to say it will not have the same failure a year from now? They offered an A95 for $149 + $10 shipping. Why would I spend $159 on a camera "upgrade" that has the same potential for failure and disappointment?I searched Google for "canon a75 problem" and found this website:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/canon-powershot-a75-reviews.htmlOn this page alone there are 2 reviews that indicate the same failure that I am experiencing and possibly a third but the reviewer did not elaborate. This is just my first stop in my search and I have already found a trend. Both of the reviewers said they would not purchase a Canon product again.Canon has had such a good reputation in the industry and I hate to see it wasted on poor decision not to repair an obvious factory defect. Charging customers for poor quality control will lead to fewer and fewer sales in the future. I have been saving to purchase a digital EOS but after this experience I believe I may have to put my trust in another manufacturer.I believe Canon's reliability department has already found the trend (heck, I found it in .005 seconds) and possibly the source of this failure. I can only say that Canon will lose more than the cost of repairs for failing to treat their customers fairly and with respect.I hope Canon chooses to do the right thing, but I don't think they will.
But the build quality does not meet my expectations.Firstly, I do like the style; objects with corners tend to be easier to manipulate when you're not looking at it. I am far less concerned about style than build quality, however.It feels lighter than you would expect of a box-like design as well.The silver part of the casing is some kind of metal because it conducts heat/cold more than plastic (metal > plastic).It behaves as a pure data flash drive as well as MP3 player; in fact, I didn't bother to install any software and on my WinXP computer could just drag and drop and use the player immediately.It does not have a case or a holder that prevents it from flapping around if you prefer to run with it; the combined necklace-earbuds with magnets are brilliant, but the length is not adjustable at all. You could switch to your own headphones and just drop it into a pocket, though.Being able to charge from the same USB transfer cable is convenient and not wasteful--as long as you have regular access to a computer.Under those conditions, I would still be satisfied with it, but the first MP100 I got from Amazon was defective in that the joystick button would not register to the right side (there should be a tactile 'click'). I have my second MP100 right now from Amazon, but the joystick button only half-registers to the top. While there is still a 'click' when I raise the volume, I have to gently push the button back downward to center it again. I'm worried that eventually the joystick will cease to function to the top side now.If you get an MP100 with a perfectly working joystick button, it could be fine for a while. Perhaps I'm unlucky, but it does seem the main button is the MP100's primary point of weakness.
False advertising. The product is advertised as an Apple product and is the reason I ordered it. Well, after receiving it today, I realized it was a knockoff. I could have paid much less for the same product. Now it's not worth returning. Amazon should not allow this!!! Disappointed customer.
This battery is not an equivalent. It does not work with the Compaq Laptop that they say it will work with. Tested on 2 different (same model) laptops.Also, vendor does not respond to email.
I ordered this tripod through Amazon and it came a couple days later but when I opened the package I heard some rattling. When I took the tripod out of the plastic bag that it comes in, I noticed a couple of little black plastic pieces and quickly realized that it was from something that had broken inside the tripod. When I pulled the tripod out and extended the legs, one of the three quickly fell to the floor and came right off the tripod body. It appears that the connector that holds the leg on to the body was broken and it looks like it is made out of very cheap plastic. I don't see how this item would have a long lifespan being built with this cheap plastic.After I realized that the tripod was broken and could not work at all, I called Amazon support to see if they could get another one shipped out quickly. Of course I was connected with Adam from India and he told me that there was no way to do this because they were on backorder until the second week of Feb. (1 month from now); however he told me that I could order it from an Amazon reseller for $15 extra + $20 for shipping if I'd like.I needed this tripod because I'm leaving the country in a couple of days so I couldn't wait for Amazon to restock it's warehouse. Bad experience with Sunpak and bad experience with Amazon.
THIS MACHINE SEEMS TO WORK O.K. , BUT THE SUPPORT FROM THE MFG. STINKS. THEY CHARGE 9.95 FOR 12 PLASTIC 45 INSERTS THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE 60 FOR $7.00 ON E-BAY. THEY OFFER A BRUSH AND REPLACEMENT NEEDLES FOR OTHER MACHINES, BUT NOT FOR THIS MODEL. THE SUPPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN YOU ARE PAYING SUCH A PRICE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO NOTIFY THEM OF THIS FACT.LEN SCHIFF
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!
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
I purchased these ink cartridges on October 9th and received them in mid-October, 2012. It is now December 4th and I already am receiving a low/no ink signal on my printer. Ink from Canon tends to last me ~6 months. This brand barely lasted 2 months.Maybe its time to switch to laser...
SOME TIMES IT WORKS SOME TIMES NOT....THIS IS THE SECOND EXTERNAL I'VE HAD BUT THEY DONT SEEM TO WORK FOR LONG
I purchased this cable and used it on and off for three months before it started shorting out. It just is not a quality design. I wouldn't recommend using this cable in a mobile environment where you plan on moving around, plugging it in, and unplugging it a lot.
I had hopes for this product. There are people out there who have given this good reviews, both on this and other sites. Claiming that it does a superior job of video capturing. Well, it simply does not work. Period. Avoid at all costs. It installed fine, drivers and software, and I attempted to capture some video. It crashed within a minute, with the picture freezing. I had to turn off my computer to get out of the program, it would not let me do it any other way. After that? Guess what -- my computer no longer recognized the device! I reinstalled the driver, got new drivers off the ADS Tech site and tried those, tried reinstalling the software (and got a different version off the site). Still, it does not recognize that there is a capture card! This, after doing it the very first (unsuccessful) capture attempt. Very bizarre. I have other USB devices that I hook up to my laptop, including a soundcard, and have never encountered such a problem. Do not buy this, or you will be out postage to return the thing. It's a total piece of junk, no matter what some reviewers may say.
DataStick Pro is great, but Sport is the slowest I've ever used. At first I thought it was defective, but if you watch the light, after you unmount ("safely remove") it the light continues to blink until it's finally complete. My Centon DataStick Pro syncs my files very quickly but the rubber one takes forever to complete and you better let it or your files will be corrupt!
I needed a cheap, digital camera to take photos for my web site. I was cautioned to not spend less than 200.00 for any digital camera. I figured I could try out this one. I was very dissapointed. My first unhappy experience with the camera, was the slice I got in my hand trying to open the package. the plastic wrapping was almost impossible to remove, and it was very sharp. The next problem was the fact that photos are only stored if the camera is on, shut it off and lose your photos. the biggest problem was the photo quality, very poor to say the least. I hope I can return it with no problems.
After weeks of still troubleshooting my connection, my cable company in an effort to prove this unit is defective, has hooked up two modems to my cable line in the office. Both modems are identical, when mine fails, the comcast laoner is still lit up. They are on the both line so I know it's not my wiring, the isp, or my signal strength. For what ever reason this particular unit is defective.
Epson Perfection V700 scanner seems to make a very good scan. We purchased it to scan x-rays. Software is very complicated and have not gotten our response back from support yet.
When the filter arrived it was clear that it was not factory fresh. The package was not sealed and there was a fingerprint on the glass. I didn't bother to return it because after cleaning the glass it seemed to work properly.
First off, the product I received was NOT the same color (blue) as what was shown on the website. In fact, there was no color choice indicated on the website at all. I assumed the CD/Cassette player I was ordering would look just like the one displayed. That was not the case, and I found out that the color displayed on the website wasn't available??? Second, the product was defective when it arrived. The cassette door would not close when a cassette tape was inserted. I tried multiple ways of inserting the cassette and it would not close. Third, there was a rattling sound when using the CD player. The sound from the CD was accompanied along with the rattling sound. I was extremely disappointed with this purchase! I returned the product over two weeks ago and am still waiting to receive a credit.
I also use Punch Pro and all I wanted was a basic package to sketch simple floor plans. Total 3D can't even do that. You can't choose the direction of a staircase. As another reviewer said, this software package is a rip off !!!! DO NOT BUY IT.
I was initially impressed by this set of radios. The controls are a little counter intuitive and I had to actually browse through the manual for a couple of things but overall they are fairly easy to use. This model DOES have weather scan and the reception is fairly good. I checked the transmit range on high power mode and got around 3 miles of useful range in open country. This was actually better than I expected since most range claims are seriously inflated by manufacturers. What did NOT impress me was the pathetic battery life. Even on low power mode they were dead in very little time. I decided to use my own individual ni-mh rechargables since they are much higher capacity and last longer.After sitting over the winter, unused with the batteries out, I got the radios out to use on a camping trip. Now they do not work at all! With fresh batteries I get a "low battery" indication and they shut off within seconds. I tried different sets of batteries and checked the voltages on them to make sure they were fully charged. The radios both FAILED and will not operate. This looks to me like a firmware bug of some kind since they both failed in the exact same manner after sitting un-powered for several months. Of course they are out of warranty so I'm out of luck.I wrote Uniden's customer service and they said "It looks like your radios are defective". Those guys are brilliant. Since the radios are out of warranty they offered to give me a "discount" on new radios. I doubt I will take them up on this offer. I will probably buy Motorola radios next time since they seem to be better quality and they use AA batteries which have a MUCH higher capacity than AAA.
I bought this item based on the reviews saying that it would be region free. It just keeps spitting my PAL DVDS out. Plays US fine. Any suggestions?
These worked OK for a while, then they died. Reset button and repeated attempts to connect failed.Not recommended.
the first day with the unit i wasn't actually using it in real world conditions, just sitting in the garage trying to find four stations that appeared to work ok to put into the memory. that done, i put it in the glovebox and went back inside. the next day on the way to work, i found that i was getting a lot of static on all 4 of those channels.. except when i reached over to pick it up to change stations (an accident in the making, as another review stated..) as long as i kept a hand on it, the reception was not cd quality, but probably about the same as radio quality. after a bit of thought, i looped the headphones a few times around the transmitter's cable, then strung them over the passenger seat's sun visor, and i haven't had to mess with it since.so, clearly the device wasn't tested very well, it does need a longer antenna, but you can makeshift a reasonable solution.
I purchased this product based, in part, on the glowing review at Amazon. I was particularly pleased to read "And also this is one of the few USB devices that the cap stays on very tight." When I received the drive, I put it on the lanyard and hung it around my neck. Within minutes, I felt something hit my foot -- it was the cap, which had fallen off by itself!On Monday (4/14) I e-mailed Customer Service at Corsair, saying the cap fell off and requesting a replacement. On Tuesday, two people read my e-mail (judging by the Read Receipts). To date, however, I have not heard from Corsair, nor have I received a replacement cap.The product seems to work well as a drive, but I am reluctant to use it much for fear that I will lose the cap (it really is loose!!). I may try e-mailing them again, but if they ignored me once, why should I think they'll notice me a second time?
The one I received was evidently a return. The top screw was stripped, the rubber grip was split, and the rest of the screws were loose. As I had to have it, I was able to retap the screw hole, and make it work. Since I used it for a shoot, I will keep it, but this is something to watch for.
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.
I ordered this once and received a standard patch cable. Returned it for the proper CROSSOVER cable and received another patch cable.
Need help, I can not stop the dvd from a vertical roll when first turned on. This is without inserting a DVD. The systems just remains in this vertical roll.Anyone with a similar problem?Please help!!!!
I bought this thing because I needed a jack in my bedroom for Direct TV. it DOES NOT work with Direct TV!!! the package says it does but it does not.Its easier and cheaper to run wire and drill a hole or two if needed rather than fuss with this thing.Dont be fooled by this thing. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH DIRECT TV.
I am dissappointed with this product. I live roughly 30 miles from a DC, but only 20 miles from a radio tower. This antenna is not strong enough to pick up FM stations. I am able to pick up stations, but they all have static. It doesn't matter how I move or tweak the antenna, there is still too much static. I do not listen to the radio, because of the antenna.
Wow - I want my money back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 bad discs and 2 good discs so far. I have tried them in my three dvd recorders and they all say the same thing "this disc is not recordable". Using Sony, Toshiba, and Phillips recorders. What a complete waste. This seller should stop selling if something happened to the batch of discs they are currently selling.
does not move easy and there is no on off switch you must unplug it to turn off would not buy again.
I received two Color and two black well my printer wouldn't except the first color one but it did on the second one and I haven 't tried the black yet but I 'm not to happy with the &#34;good deal &#34; I got.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with the many other negative reviews here, especially in regard to the long-term reliability of Memorex. I have burned many Memorex disks over the last 5-8 years and the ones that are 3-5 years old or more are now showing a high rate of failure. This makes them useless for long-term storage. If you check the discussion forums on the web and various blogs you will see Memorex's discussed time and time again in regard to their poor long-term reliability.On the other hand, the Verbatims and the Taiyo Yudens are quite reliable, although even the Verbatims are said to have slipped in recent years because they have licensed their technology to so many substandard off shore producers. If you can still find real Japanese made Verbatims they are probably okay. But if not, beware!So even if you don't experience a high initial burn failure rate, Memorex is highly questionable for long-term archiving, which is what I need, or at least 3-5 years. But they aren't even reliable for that, based on my experience and other people's experience which I have seen reported in various discussion groups.Mitsui Advanced Media's dual gold/silver disks and also the Century disk, which is similar and developed by a partnership between Mitsubishi and Kodak, are quite good, but at over 2 bucks apiece they ought to be. For most purposes Taiyo Yuden is fine and theirs are around 36 cents a disk in packs of 100.The Century disks are the most expensive of all, but also, they are guaranteed to be from runs of less than 25,000 from the original glass master. Most companies don't replace the master until 500,000 presses. This also causes problems because the master after the first couple of hundred thousand isn't that accurate.Whichever media you decide to buy, caveat emptor because it's a mine field out there when it comes to purchasing decent media these days, one reason being because of all the fake brand name disks. I would just go with Taiyo Yuden. They are only made in Japan, but make sure you have real T-Y because of all the fakes. The real ones have a visible ring in the dye layer near the hub of the disks, which is said to be more expensive to manufacture and is harder to fake. Also, make sure the label on the package says it's from Japan, although that's not a certain criterion, but the extra little ring should be. Whichever media you choose, good luck!
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.
I have read through the other reviews but they must have been written right after buying the product. The number one rule of reviews is to do it several weeks after buying the product. I own a 6GB zen micro and the 1yr warranty that comes with the product is not enough. Within the first 2 months, I had the same headphone jack problem everyone who owns a micro will have. If you are an average Joe like me who doesn't want to take it apart and tighten whatever may be loose, YOU WILL HAVE TO SEND IT BACK.My micro failed twice after the headphone jack issue and all within the first yr of ownership. The first was the jack, the second time was the firmware issue. I tried several things including downloading the free software online but that didn't help. The player eventually died (it wouldn't come on) and it wasn't a battery issue. I had to send it in a second time and I was very upset because it seemed like I barely had time to enjoy my player before I had to send it in to the shop again. The third time my micro failed was 1wk after the warranty was up. Since I was out of warranty, they said I had to pay [...] for service which is almost enough to buy 2 new micros!! Of course I wasn't dumb enough to take that offer. My Micro is still sitting dead and I am not a very happy customer.The reason why I bought the Micro is because I am quite anti-apple. I was looking for a good alternative but I should have waited a little while because now there are so many other options to the I-Pod. DON'T BUY THE MICRO because YOU WILL HAVE AT LEAST THE PHONE JACK ISSUE TO DEAL WITH GUARANTEED. Also, creative products don't last long. I own headphones and speakers by creative and they all died in less than a yr after I bought them brand new from Amazon. A friend of mine sent her micro back twice within one yr and they eventually told her they couldn't fix it so she had to pay for a new one.This isn't a 'hate' review. The Micro does offer really good features as described in other reviews. It's just that they should spend more time on R&D; as well as quality and durability. Even though I will never buy an IPod, I have to admit that the IPod is built to last and is rugged. I have several friends with IPods and they have never complained or had to send it back as far as I know. I am going to try the SanDisk Sansa e-series now because I have had other SanDisk falsh products for about 3 yrs now and it still works as well as the first day I bought it.
I bought one of these at Costco. Six months later it was dead.I figured, OK, bad luck. I bought a second one.It is now six months later and it died today.I haven't been doing anything strenuous with the players, just watching discs in my bed. There is no reason for them to have died like this - but they did.I've been scouring the web trying to find a Mintek site, but there is none. Forget any sort of tech support.Please DO NOT be fooled by the low price of this product. It is low-priced for a reason.
I've had two of these units over the last 3 months. When they work, they work great. The feature set is nice, the wireless connection is strong throughout my house and the print server is a nice option. The problem is that the first one I own died after 3 weeks. I was able to return it to the store where I bought it because it was within the 30 day limit. The second unit died after 6 weeks. I spoke with Netgear tech support and they informed me that since it worked for 6 weeks that the issue was not due to manufactures defect and therefore was not covered under warranty. I spoke with 2 supervisors and they both seemed completely indifferent to the idea that their products may have an issue.It's a nice piece of equipment when it works, but I wouldn't take the gamble of buying one again.
This is the first time I have been unhappy with a Panasonicproduct. It looks good, had nice features, decent remote, butthe picture quality is poor.This unit displays distinct bands of color when it should display smooth gradations of color.For example, a headlight on a foggy night displays as concentric bands around the headlight, instead of displaying all the shades of brightness between light and dark.Panasonic tech support told my local repair shop that this is not a bug or defect. Rather, Panasonic uses fewer bits in its color circuits than most other DVD players. It is like reducing the number of colors on your PC screen settings.I own 6 DVD players, including areal cheapo model, and none of them dislay this banding.I own Pana DVD TV combo which I love. I don't know why Panasonicchose to build newer models with reduced bits, but the pictureis unacceptable on those scenes.Most of the time the picture is OK. But when there is a scene with a sky, or a lamp in a dark room, I just want to throwthis unit in the basement and buy something that works.
Bought unit for cooling a DVR and within a few months one fan started to make a scraping noise.The housing started to impede the fan blade.The unit is too inexpensive to bother returning or dealing with warranty.Suggest you pay for a solid brand name with exchangeable fans.
The only thing these cables worked for was my sd card adapter. Ipod will not work, neither will internet adapter, or external hard drive. THEY ALL SHOW UP AS USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED, and there is nothing you can do. Basically, none of the more important devices work. Very cheap quality cables, so I will look towards a belkin cable. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THESE CABLES.
I selected the Lenmar as my son has one that work great with his camera. But was sent a no name generic battery instead from The Battery Center. Whats up with this.
I wish I could give this camera NEGATIVE 10 stars!!!The screen died on me after a few months of use. I did not drop it or anything--it just froze up and went black. It acted like it was taking a picture, but there was no picture. HP said it was a 'hardware' issue, so they sent me another one. A month after my year warranty was up (keep in mind that this replacement camera was NOT a year old, but my year warranty from my original purchase date was up), it happened again. Basically, both of these cameras did not last a year.Plus, the camera EATS batteries, and the connection to the computer via USB sometimes wouldn't work, which I've read elsewhere this is a common problem with this camera.DON'T BUY IT! Try a Canon instead. My sister swears by Canon and has not been disappointed. I should have listened to her, but I thought HP would be more compatible with my computer. Boy, I was WRONG!!!
I really enjoy the programming, Howard mainly, but the music, BBC and comedy too. This is now my ninth Sirius hardware purchase since I joined Sirius when Howard finally started b'casting a few yrs back. Three Starmates, a couple Stratus, and four home docks. After just three yrs in w/ Sirius, in these modern times (it's 2008!!!), you'd think the first radio and the first dock would still be humming along and working fine. NO! After just three short yrs I now have three useless/broken radios and two useless/broken docks! Plus the 'working' radio and dock I using now...... plus a radio and dock as a back-up. More e-waste headed to Red China.Gee I haven't had to buy a 'back-up' for my big flat screen Sony! Go figure. I wonder why?I'm near a big city so I've never had the recp problem many other reviewers have. I can pretty much aim any of the 100 Sirius ant I now own (!!!) any which way and I'll get an 80-100% signal.No problem w/ Sirius on that front for me.This review is of the product in Q, the SUPH-1 home dock. As it should be.First I have a problem having to pay $50+ extra to HEAR my $100 radio!That said, the failure point for all the broken home docks so far has been the ant connection on the back of the dock base. The unit stays put in ONE location on a shelf 100% of the time connected to my stereo receiver/amp w/ the inc'd cable, but both times the ant connection on the dock broke loose! Broke loose. Pulled completely OUT!?!?! The dock and the cable NEVER move! They don't get wiggled about at all after the inital connection! There's an inch of dust on the cable!If, like me, you can't stand missing a min of Howard in the early morning, I strongly suggest you always have a spare radio AND dock in the closet. Not just in case, but because within days of it going out of warranty, IT WILL FAIL!Sirius....please quit doing biz w/ the lowest Red Chinese bidder. Maybe pick the second lowest Red Chinese bidder. Maybe they will pay their workers a whole $1.50 per day.While your at it, how about 'stealing' some product designers and engs from Apple? Your hardware really looks blah.I do like Howard tho. But when he goes, prob so will I. Babba Booey, Babba Booey!
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.)
Just make sure you know what you're buying. if you are looking for a BASIC HDMI cable, this should work fine. If you're using it for high def or internet, stay away. I had all kinds of problems with sound and images cutting out when I had these connected. Thought it was my cable box or receiver. Turned out to just be these cheap cables. You get what you pay for. My advise, spend $10 and get a decent cable.
a toy next to the real FURUNO S BUT GOOD BACKUP PLUGS IN TO THE HI DOLLAR TRANSDUCER
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.
There are two ways to wear these earbuds. You can rest them inside the rim of your earlobe, only to have them fall out as soon as you turn your head. Or you can try to squeeze the oversized buds into your ear canals, taking them out 15 minutes later when you can't stand the pain any longer. The discomfort does go away after a few days, once your ears have been broken in.Repeatedly removing the buds from your ears will eventually cause the foam padding to come off. I was able to wriggle to foam back over the buds, but after it continued to fall off again and again, I stopped bothering. Since the foam adds to the size of the earbuds, removing the pads actually increased the comfort level.The sound quality is about on par with laptop speakers, which is perfectly satisfactory to me. I have not had any problems with them being too quiet.I would not recommend these. You're much better off spending a few extra bucks on a halfway decent set of decent earbuds/phones.
They send you a car charger without a cord. Plus, I tried to order from the same company to cut down on shipping costs, and they don't combine them. I would never order from them again. They screw you out of your money.
I bought this about a year ago and it didn't even last me the year. A couple months into using it, I noticed that the sound of the music would vary depending on the position on the ipod while it was hooked into the radio. If you touched it or moved it a bit, you could hear static and whatnot. Sometimes it would have audio issues on it's own and I'd have to wiggle my ipod around and get it just right for the sound to sound normal. Songs with more bass cause the woofer to buzz as well as if it can't handle the frequency. Just tonight, the thing "died"; it doesn't play the music even though the ipod is playing through it. That's what caused me to hop on here and let everyone else know that this is a nice looking, but pretty crappy ipod player.
The Cartridges I received are from Puerto Rico and expired in 2005! These are 8 years old! The two I opened are working but for how long?
I just wanted to use this for personal memos, so I'd have some way to keep track of things I think of while driving. I had real trouble working the controls, &amp; the front ends of memos were consistently clipped. The voice activation feature just moves the (clipped) words forward in the memo; the dead air is still in the memo taking up memory at the end. I had so much trouble getting this thing to turn on and off when I wanted it to, and in understanding my memos when I played them back, that I gave up on it.
The unit has worked OK although the remote failed intermittently from day one. Now the Increase Volume(+) and skip foward on the remote doesn't work at all. This leaves the docking station a useless piece of junk because although the volume on the Ipod is on MAX, the volume on the docking station can't be increased(without the remote) so that it leaves the music is at an inaudible level.
The first printer I received was defective. I returned it and received another that was defective. I did not return this one to Amazon, but to Canon, and now I have one that works. The printer itself is totally awesome with great features and the quality of the photo is exceptional. I think Amazon just received a bad lot of them, but, to Amazon's credit, the returns were easy and when I let them know they seemed to have a defective lot, they said they took them off the virtual shelf. Great printer, but make sure it's not from the bad lot, that was frustrating and took hours of my time trying to trouble-shoot.
If you are reading this review in year 2010 and after, chances are you are considering a used one or refurbished one to save $15 (the current model is the $50 SB5101U) But this would be a mistake. Even though many sellers claim their units are in great condition and been tested, the reality is that cable modems can NOT be tested without cable company's registering your modem first; in another word, plugging in the unit and seeing all the lights come on say nothing about the conditions of the modem.Do you really believe the seller would open an internet account and spend forty minutes on the phone with cable tech support to register a modem and trouble shoot all the problems so that he can test the conditions of each used modem? The answer of course is obvious: if you are the buyer of a used unit, YOU WILL be the tester for the seller. And the sad fact is these cable modems don't get abused like other household items and thus don't become used ones for simply being old; the abandoned used ones are most likely DEAD units that cable companies want to throw away.So the bottom line is this: is a slim chance (not even gauranteed) of saving $15 worth your two hours of effort and headache? And I think the answer for most people is absolutely NOT.
We bought this RAM after first checking the simpletech website to be sure it was compatible with our E-Machines. Since it said it was compatible we ordered it. Well, it didn't work in the E-Machine even after speaking with E-Machines tech support. They said "It just isn't going to work."I would recommend buyers be absolutely sure the RAM works in their machine by checking with the manufacture of the computer before purchasing.After arguing with the vendor, Antonline, about returning it we had to stop payment on the credit card to get the matter resolved.
I see from some of the other reviews that I'm not the only one having problems with this adapter dropping the connection. Using it on a Dell laptop and started out ok. I tried updating the driver which turned out to be a big mistake. Hasn't worked correctly since then, even after uninstalling the "new" driver and re-installing the old. Now the connection drops if I leave it idle for more than a few minutes.The only caveat is that I am also having problems with the laptop, although I don't know if it is becasue of the Belkin software or some other cause.
This transmitter is the worse I have ever use. But I have a feeling of living in the mountains(CO) also might have an effect on it too. The sound quality has static in every station I turn to. and it doesn't have a synchronizing button where u can hit for the thing to search your area for a better reception dial. The transmitter makers have no vision....I an very disappointed and wasting almost 40 dollars for something like this in this economy.
the codes only have worked for me within 3 hours of the purchase then if you wait they don't work at al...
This dual car adapter worked for about 2 weeks. Wish I had trusted the previous reviews.
This player has a metal case with a nice picture, good sound and about 3+-hour battery life. Sold for $149 at Costco in a package deal with case & 2 Headphones. Went threw 2 different players which showed the same problems it would freeze after awhile and you could hear the motor grinding. I thumbed it with my finger then it would skip a track them play for awhile and freeze again but more often. Gave the first one 4 days then the second 3 weeks to work the kinks out but no good so returned it. Not a Dependable Player and gave up on it and Mintek.
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!
I received this Sony DVD player as a Christmas presentand within 2 weeks it began giving me an error messagethat said &quot;Cannot Play Disc&quot;. I tried several brand newDVDs and even went out and bought a DVD lens cleaner kitall to no avail.Now it will only play CDs but no DVDs.I'm stuck because I didn't save my receiptand the cost of repair is as much as a new DVD player.After doing research on the internet I found that SONYhas a history with these types of problems.Stay away from this DVD player!
When it works, it works flawlessly. When it doesn't... well, let's say it isn't very pretty. Rebooting with the card reader plugged into the USB port on a Win2000 box will consistently lead to a Blue Screen of death. Reader has to be plugged in AFTER Windows boots which is a drag. Not bad overall, but there has to be better out there.
I was impress by the number of devices it supported however little did I know that it only creates like three different formats AVI, MPG4 and something else. On top of that the software takes the illusion father by allowing you to select the device you will be using instead of the format desired, what a joke. Don't waste your money
I assumed that because this adapter didn't come with an external power adapter, it didn't need one. Wrong! It has a jack for one; Adaptec just leaves it up to YOU to supply it. Oh sure, I have a box of power adapters right here lemmee take a look...After spending most of an afternoon trying to get this to work with first a Sandisk Cruzer Mini (a very low-power consuming device) and then a Seagate Portable External HD, I got fed up and PAID Adaptec $9.95 for a "support" call, figuring it must be either a defective unit or some bit of arcane driver installation that went awry (I know, Windows XP SP1 doesn't need special drivers for USB 2.0). I held the phone for a total of 1.5 hours without getting to speak with a "support" person. While holding, I came across a page in their "knowledge base" with the question, "What kind of power adapter is needed for the DuoConnect for Notebooks card?" I just couldn't believe it.What marketing genius came up with this? Nowhere in the packaging, instructions, read-me files, anywhere (except for that cryptic web page) does it say anything about a power adapter.Anyway, I exchanged this for an SIIG USB 2.0+FireWire CardBus DV Kit WITH a power supply, 1394 cable and DV editing software (ULead VideoStudio 7.0 SE DVD) for the same price. So much for Adaptec in my book. I shan't ever buy Adaptec again (said in best Spinal Tap British accent).Oh BTW, just in case you're thinking of buying this unit, go ahead and get a 12V, 1.1A power adapter with a connector of 1.3mm (inside diameter) by 3.5mm (outside diameter) and a length of 9.0mm. You'll need one.
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.
These cables reinforce the adage, "You get what you pay for." I bought theree, and they do not work well. One required delicate tweaking of the position of the connector to work right. One required delicate rtweaking and still had artefacts. The third, so far, woirks properly. I am replacing them with more expensive, and, hopefully, better quality, cables.
I was hoping this cassette type of player would be better than other ones I've owned. After about one hour of playing the sound became distorted. The package says this can happen if your player has an auto-reverse function. It says to hit the auto-reverse button on the player, but this didn't help.
according to your review the griffin roadtrip fit all ipods. According to apple it does not fit the new video models. Please clarify. rsvp
Just received it from Ritz Interactive yesterday. Was working fine when I connected it but this morning it conked out crashing my computer. Called Samsung support and they determined it's faulty. Will ship me a new one but this does not diminish the frustration and time wasted.
Several weeks after purchasing these warrranties, I had a question about the billing charges. Amazon refused to answer the question and told me I had to talk to the warranty company. The warranty company refused to answer the question and told me I had to talk to Amazon. This continued for several cycles and through various different "???customer service???" people. I finally demanded an end to this rollercoaster ride on a Mobius Strip and ultimately received an answer and a refund from Amazon. There was no reason on earth why a simple billing question had to degenerate into a round robin of evasions and finger pointing that did absolutely nothing to address let alone solve the problem. If this is the type of response I receive as a new customer with a simple administrative question, then one can only imagine the contorsions and evasions the two companies will go through when I have a real world warranty problem with the merchandise that actually requires one of them to do their job or spend their (my!) money on actual repairs. If these first impressions are indicative, it will be a battle royal to get any action, let alone satisfaction, whatsoever.
After all the hype of the wireless mouse, I decided to figure I'd go for the best known brand. Microsoft. Come to find out, their product, which I paid about thirty dollars for, is cheap. The USB receiver broke and I found myself trying to fiddle with it to get it to work. It's really a waste of time and definitely not a good investment.
This is a dissapointment for me the Case is too small for the camera it is intended for, once the camera is forced in there is no room for anything else and I mean NO room
This is a device you either love or hate. You love it if you plug it in and everything works fine. You hate it if your devices won't work with it.I'm in the latter category. I decided to replace my old 4-port hub with this 7-port device even though I haven't (yet) added more USB devices. I had my printer, scanner, card reader and PDA cradle plugged into my old HUB and everything was working smoothly. I succumbed to the temptation of getting a high-speed HUB since my newer devices are high-speed and I got tired of the "this device can perform faster" message from windows.I installed this Hub and the printer and scanner both registered and installed perfectly. I plugged in my card reader and the computer wouldn't recognize it. I unplugged it and reinstalled the software. Still couldn't get it to recognize it. I plugged it directly into my computer and it ran fine.Same thing happened with my mobile device.After working for several hours to get everything to work, including reinstalling the software, I set everything up on my old hub and again everything ran fine.I've been working with computers since the old CPM days (including DOS!) and I'm not such a rookie that I can't plug in a new USB Hub. I'm returning this unit for a refund.A few other frustrating things I encountered:1) The hard plastic packaging was extremely hard to get into. I ended up practically tearing it to shreds.2) There is minimal documentation. An insert says to refer to the owners manual on the enclosed CD -- but there IS NO CD!3) The Quick Installation Guide says nothing about needing to reinstall device software. Only when you go on the D-Link support website do you read this information.4) As others have noted, if you are using even a single USB 1.1 device, there is a chance that ALL devices connected to the hub (even high speed ones) will work at USB 1.1 speed. So much for "backwards compatible."
My old Gateway charger died on me after around 4 years of use. So I came to my trusty amazon.com to find a new one. After looking over several I chose this one because the price seemed good.I learned after awhile why it's so cheap. It's a piece of garbage. Sure I can get power from it but the insulation is already coming off the wires. The piece that goes into the computer is cheap and I have to twist it a few times for it to properly fit on and if I move it the slightest it stops charging altogether.I'd send it back but they would just probably replace it with another cheapo charger.
Great price...but that's the only reason i gave it 2 stars. i have to almost tape the thing to my car radio to be close enough for a good transmission. Other reviews seemed to have better results with this, i did not.
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!
I got a USB version of a wireless adapter so that I could easily put it on the roof of my car for war driving. I also figured with the pop up antenna it would be more sensitive. No such luck. Outside of 20 feet from the access point, the device is very unreliable. Even inside 20 feet it isn't all that great. I don't recommend this product.
When I ordered my canon powershot S5IS (from Amazon), you recommended this filter, both as filter and as a lense protector. Naturally, I wanted it. It arrived a few days after the camera, which was not too much of a problem, but the thing is a SCREW mount, and the mount on my camera IS NOT A SCREW MOUNT!!! The size may be appropriate, but without duct tape (not a real attractive option), it is positively useless to this camera.
This machine ran fine for a while then we started having problems with it skipping repeatedly and freezing. You can't get the disk out when it has frozen...you have to wait for it to finish &quot;thinking&quot; and that is so annoying! Some days, it works fine, then a rash of skipping and freezing again. Plus, it tends to overheat..the disks would come out very, very warm. Right now, it plays the disk, but there is no sound, so the kids are having to watch their movies on the computer DVD-rom. I think my husband would agree, this player doesn't hold up at all.
Bought this item and attempted to use it. It appears that WIN XP won't recognize it and there doesn't appear to be any drivers of any sort for it.Belkin does not have the product listed on their website any longer and does not even appear under the "discontinued" listings.
This is piece of junk, plain and simple. The concept is great but the execution is poor. This USB drive failed on me after only 5 months of use. Lost everthing on it, or so I thought. Then magically it starts working again so I immediately dumped everything on it to my desktop. Then it stopped working again. I sent it back to Centon via RMA. Still waiting for a response. When it did work, the read/write speeds were not all that impressive. Also, the keychain ring is not attached to the actual USB drive, but rather the rubber case, so any snag and it will tear right off as mine did after the first few days. I replaced this drive with a Kingston DataLocker. That thing is bulletproof and it has encription. I won't be buying anything else from Centon any time soon.
This tester showed full charge for various alkaline batteries that had been partially or moderately depleted (and cross checked with a voltmeter.) The only rechargeable batteries on hand were fully charged already, so I cannot comment on the accuracy for that mode, but given the poor performance and lack of accuracy with alkalines, I would not recommend anyone to get this unless they (only) needed to separate dead/fully depleted batteries from those with some level of charge.
Its nice and you can look at the stars and its so fun.
I thought this product worked fine until I got a speeding ticket last night. Sure, it alerted me to radar on Ka band, after which I got pulled over. The officer said: &quot;You were doing 63 in a 50MPH zone, right before you slowed down after your radar detector went off. I got you half a mile before that thing went off. The best thing you can do is throw that hunk of junk out the window.&quot; He then gleefully wrote me a ticked for speeding. Thanks, Cobra!
It would have been great had it not popped / buzzed even with the TV turned off. It definitely blocked out all outside noises, but the inside noises were distracting and never quit no matter what I did to try and get them to stop.
I bought a set of these for my mom..the "one-two year battery life" is actually just about four months. And the battery ain't cheap, folks..they glued the two tiny hearing aid batteries in place in the case, making the battery "assembly" a proprietary part which sells for 20+ bucks plus shipping.Being a handy guy with a soldering iron, I replaced the batterys with a pair of off-the-shelf cells for under $4.00..Likewise, their "ear buds" (which are ungodly painful!) wear out/fall off, and sell for (you guessed it!) 20+ bucks a set plus shipping..way to prey on the senior citizens TV Ears!Two thumbs down for crappy design which is painful to old ears and ridiculously priced replacement parts, which is even more painful to fixed incomes.
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.
Sony RDRVX555 is no longer a useful product because the broadcast industry is inserting the copy-right signal on most of there channels.
While one of my printers does work with this device the printer that I purchased this device for does NOT work with it. I sent a note to support asking for help but to-date have had no reply.
Purchased this item through a third party reward system. The player worked great for a week and then stopped working. Maybe it was a lemon, but you get what you pay for.
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.
Couldn't resist the price; however, the cable didn't work for the application for which I bought it (hooking up computer to LCD TV).
My DRT400 worked beautifully for one day. Then, on day two, its front panel said "WELCOME" and that is where it stayed. Humax tech support was unable to help, so they are sending me a new unit (while putting a $400 hold on my credit card.) It will arrive in 5 to 7 business days.That is NOT my idea of good customer service.It is also INSANE to require the use of a land line telephone connection (which I do not have) when the unit contains networking components. It SHOULD offer to connect to WiFi right out of the box!
I found a solution to the fact that this kit doesn't work with Mac OSX 10.2.8. Everything is working perfectly having followed these steps:Connecting Palm IIIc (or similar Palm devices) to Mac OSX 10.2.8:Download &amp; install the following software in your Applications folder or more recent versions of these software items as long as they are compatible with 10.2.8. All of this software is needed to get your Palm operating in Mac OSX 10.2.8:Palm Desktop 4.1iSync 1.3Palm Conduit 1.2Apple Bluetooth 1.3.3 (corrects some connectivity problems with 10.2.8.)iCal 1.5.1Buy the Keyspan USB to Serial Adapter Kit. The Palm Connectivity kit doesn't work. Install Keyspan's software for Mac OSX which comes with this adapter kit. After you install the software, connect the Palm cradle to the Keyspan adapter and connect to any USB port at the back of your computer.Open Palm Desktop - Hot Sync Manager - Set Up- Enable HotSync Controls -Under Connection Settings, Select your new Keyspan port to activate it.Attach your Palm unit to it's cradle. Turn on the unit and open the Hot Sync menu.Go to Applications folder on your computer, double click on iSync - Devices - Add a Device. The computer will identify your new device and iSync will add an icon with your Palm unit user name in it's dock. It will also bring up a check list for you to check off that you want to Sync your address book into Mac's Address Book and if you want to save your Date Book into iCal. You want to select these options.To do your first Hot Sync (and all others after), you need to open Palm Desktop. Then you need to push the HotSync button on your cradle, otherwise it won't Sync.
This review is for the Archos Jukebox 10 GB MP3 Player which seems to have been discontined, and I am posting this only to warn others like me who look at those oh-so-futuristic images of the product and then kiss their money goodbye!The short story: The Archos Jukebox 10 is a mediocre, grossly overpriced mp3 player whose manufacturers had the good sense to hire a brilliant photographer.The not-so-short story:1) It only looks futuristic on a web page...just hold one in your hands to see that up close, it looks like one of those clunky east european electronic devices with awkward panels of buttons that move (even when u r not operating them!) like the loose teeth of a kid!2) At just casual contact with another electronic device (in my back pack), its paint peeled off in a large swathe...flimsy painting job. Underneath was disturbingly cheap plastic.3) And not just the outside...inside is an even more pathetic story. Although I have handled it with kidgloves, the device throws up the most crazy glitches for no reason whatsoever. In the middle of playback, it skips tracks and sometimes just hangs (like a PC) for no obvious reason.4) Unreliable OS. Don't even depend on its recording capability. I once recorded an interview with it (so I could transfer the mp3 file to a webpage) and within 5 mins in to the interview it just spluttered...and shut down. When I rebooted, the file was just not there! Yes, I had charged the battery to full before the interview began. So if you are recording something critical an analog taperecorder is cutting-edge compared with the Archos.5) To be fair, it has its uses : as an mp3 player (even if a mediocre one) and as a spare hard disk.All said, the Archos is not even worth the time I spend writing this unfavorable review, but if it will help even one reader out there, I would think it was worth my time.
Reviews indicated that spending money on expensive cables was a waste. Well, after ordering two of these, it is my opinion that spending the least amount of money on cables is also a waste. I plugged them in to my TV w/o issue, but when I removed them they bent (one bent and was unusable, one bent so severely it was torn and broken). I was shocked that the minor angle and amount of pressure I used caused this. I never even got to view an image on them b/c they were so flimsy they bent / broke in set up. For me, they had VERY weak construction. I just placed an order for cables a notch better than these. These may be ok, but handle with care.
These speakers are small, but sound that way. They remind me of what a little transistor radio use to sound like. One of my mp3 players would not even power it enough to be heard. My iPod Mini produced enough sound to be heard slightly across a room. I would not recommend this speaker system.
Lasted for a few years / charge cycles, then wouldn't hold a charge. Unlike the factory battery for my D20, which is still working.
This item just doesn't work. Gettting sound to work is a 50-50 chance of getting it correct getting a picture to work is a 20% chance, getting them to work together so far is 0%. Comes with very minimal instructions no online driver support waste of money.
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.
I bought this camera for a trip to Hawaii. I went snorkeling in the clearest water I have ever been in; it was gorgeous and I saw so many beautiful fish. I tried to photograph them with this camera, and the pictures were horrible. They were all gray and non-descript. I was very, very disappointed. I would like to say it my developer, but I have taken many pictures to them and they are wonderful. I do not recommend this camera, even for novelty. It is a waste of money.
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.
The magnetic clasp would not stay closed and my Inno fell out, causing the the internal antenna to break and the caseing to crack. Don't buy this!
I wanted a simple MP3 player to take to school. I definitly got that. This player is a piece of junk. The memory erases when I plug in the usb cable. My computer also freezes when I try to use the manager. I've contacted Digitalway many times with no response. Thank goodness I only paid forty 2 dollars. I still feel I got ripped off. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
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.
BEWARE OF POSSIBLE, PERMANENT DEVICE DAMAGE WHEN USING THIS EXTENSION CABLE. I connected product to my Dell Inspiron E1705, which successfully recognized it as a new hub device. I then connected a working external disk drive to the extension. The drive was not detected by computer. Same result when connecting a Flash/Thumb drive. Removed extension cable.Had to reboot computer (hard shutdown) to recover USB plug-and-play functionality that had temporarily been blocked by using the extension cable. Now found that my external drive gives an unrecoverable error when I connect it to computer. Attempts to replace driver (which was simply the Windows default for such devices) were unsuccessful (and unnecessary). After the reboot, other USB devices (including the Flash/Thumb drive) once again were correctly recognized with no other problems. Since subject drive also possesses a Firewire interface, I tried this and was able to use the drive normally. Disconnected drive and tried again with various USB ports on computer and various USB A/B cables. Same result as before.Conclusion: This active extension cable not only fails to work, it also can permanently damage the USB interface in your external disk drive.
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.
We have had so many problems with this product and with HP. We are very careful with it, however, even in its protective case, if you happen to drop it on carpet, it ruins it. Takes another 1-2 months to get it back right from HP and they do not give you any credit for doing this. We were 30 days OOw and they would not work with us at all. We're having the same trouble again, 2 months later, and will never buy another HP - take our advise and find something you don't have to baby and another company who will stand behind their products!
I had a 5th Gen iPod and everything worked great. Now I have a iPod Classic. Video out no longer works.Careful. This product is obsolete. :(
Lots of noise and the popping is really distracting. I tried some of the fixes in other posts to no avail. Very heavy item and somewhat uncomfortable.
This is an editted review. I loved it at first but 5 months after purchaseit refuses to charge. Going back and forth with Logitech at the moment butshould not have this problem on this price keyboard. From searching aroundI now find I am not alone. The battery is not replaceable....OLD REVIEW:I know it hurts to spend so much on a keyboard, but when you tire of thenormal wireless mice and keyboards not having enough range foryour home theatre setup, this is the only choice. I don't care how'beautiful' it is. It works as promised, great range, great battery.
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.
After using only 4 or 5 times, all of a sudden it started flashing HELLO,HELLO,HELLO,HELLO.Wouldn't let the disk out. Tried unplugging and re-plugging to no avail. No lights lit up-no power.I called customer Service and was very pleased to be told that I could bring it into the Maspeth facility and get a replacement.If this is true, I will find out next Tues. after the Memorial Day week-end, then I will be very happy since this unit is already past it's 90 day warranty. Happily, I live in the NYC vicinity or I don't think that I would risk sending a $31 money order plus shipping charges for a repair. Apparently they don't make DVD Recorders anymore since there are none on their website.Will send a follow-up review when and if I get my replacement.FOLLOW-UP!! THE COMPANY WAS WONDERFUL! GAVE ME A NEW DVD-R, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. I HAD NO RECEIPT AND IT WAS WAY PAST IT'S WARRANTY PERIOD. FIVE STARS TO COBY!!
the light is of useless intensity... won't even light a keyboard to useable levels. Cheaply made, useless JUNK! Don't waste your money on this item.
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.
Do not purchase this item as its not compatible w/ the IPhone and it will not charge the phone. I received the message, something in the nature of, it not being compatible/recognized by the phone.
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
The tv was great for the first 30 days but on the 31st day the picture went out. According to LG's policies they can take up to 3 days to get back to you with a phone no. for an authorized repair center. 11 days later, i finally got someone to look at my set, and the parts i needed are on back order. LG policy is if the parts are on back order for more than 10 days then they can take 3-4 weeks for their administator to decide if your tv is elibile for replacement--all along the way my family has been without a tv--let's just say after spending over $1000 im not happy with my purchase.
Like many, many people, I liked this printer until it turned about 16 months old, and then the printer heads clogged. Do an internet search on "CX5400 print head clog" and you'll see what I mean. If you insist on buying it, just don't stock up on the expensive ink or you'll be stuck with worthless inventory when the printer inevitably dies.
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.
I just got this bag as a gift a few weeks ago and so far, I'm not terribly impressed. On the positive side, the build quality is quite good. The materials look and feel very durable, and the shoulder strap is quite well padded. However, the bag is a lot smaller than it looks on amazon. If all you have is a couple short lenses and a flash, everything will fit fine, but attempting to get something like a 70-200mm lens in there is going to cause some issues.Now, onto the big kicker as to why I'm not a fan of this bag. I recently went on a two week trip to Japan, where I filled up my new bag with gear and spent most of each day hiking around taking pictures. At first the bag felt pretty comfortable. After a couple hours though, all that weight on one shoulder really started hurting my back, and it only got worse as the day progressed. In my opinion, the one shoulder strap is just too unbalanced for carrying heavy camera gear all day. Another annoyance is that waist strap that comes around your side and clips in. If its not clipped in, theres nowhere to put it - It just kind of swings around behind you smacking into things. Also, its just not that effective for keeping the bag from moving on your back when hiking. I remember one point in the trip where I was hiking up a mountain trail and even with the straps pulled tight, the bag was chafing into my side enough to become painful. This was not pleasant when combined with how the unbalanced weight on one shoulder was also killing my back. To make a long story short, by the end of my trip I found myself leaving the bag at the hotel and taking nothing but my trusty Xti and 24-105L combo with me so as to avoid the discomfort of the bag.Bottom line: This back WILL hurt your back if you plan on wearing it for any extended length of time. If you don't mind the one shoulder design (and a little pain) the Slingshot 200 is very well constructed and will serve you well.
... but it's not. It's a nice, stylish design. Very sturdy and it is positive (and necessary) to have the option to dial in any frequency in the given range. However, music sounds muffled and audiobooks sound like muffled 'from outer space'. Does not work for me, just does not cut it because of the poor sound quality. This product may still be better than others because of the quality look and features. In my opinion this transmitter like others would have to be much stronger. So if your only alternative to singing the songs yourself is a FM transmitter, then this appears to be a good choice - if you expect for $50 more than 1930 radio quality, FM transmitters are not your way to go currently.
This player was a Christmas gift that was opened Christmas morning. The player had a bunch of screws or something rolling around inside the sealed player when we took it out of the box. There was a larger component rolling around inside the player also. Must have been where the screws came from. We still tried out the player hoping that we would not have an electrical blow-out when we plugged it in because of the components rolling around inside the player. It seemed to work ok. We returned it for a full refund.This item was very cheaply made and for the money they are asking for it it is not worth it. Do not go by the pictures because the one I received did not look like the same wood color. And thats because it is not real wood.I am not sure where this was made but it is typical of the junk that is being made in China these days. When I was a kid this kind of junk was being made in Japan.My advice...stay away.
This product does not correspond to the specifications. Does not fit Canon Rebel cameras. 'll ask change product or sent as specified
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.
I bought these headphones based on the great reviews of this product and the reputation of the manufacturer. I am very disappointed with these headphones for one reason. They are EXTREMELY uncomfortable. My ears ached after wearing them for 20 minutes and my ears were sore when I tried them again on the following day. DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONES!
Just like other reviewer said, the product needs a power adapter. Without that, I would rather buy other USB2.0 cards on ebay($15~20) instead of the useless trash. I can't believe that the Adaptec engineers designed the jack for external power source but didn't include it in the package. Who comes up with the stupid idea? Do they really make more money by selling the missing power adapter? I doubt it. It just makes more inconvenience. I should check its reviews on Amazon, but I didn't. Now I have to waste more time to find a appropriate power cable, and time is money!
This alarm has some good features to it, I'll admit. But one of the main uses I have for it is its "gentle wake" feature, and it is most disappointing here. The alarm volume starts at their volume level of 10, which is loud enough to wake me up immediately, unless maybe it was in the next room. But don't most people have their alarm clock roughly within arm's reach? Why wouldn't they make it start at 0 or 1?
I got this phone 3 months ago as a replacement for the previous worst phone ever (the sharp tm 150). I kept the phone in perfect condition not a scratch on any of the screens maybe one or two small scratches just from regular wear. About two weeks ago the zero button stopped working which is quite a pain in the ass when you are trying to dial a number with a zero in it. Then a couple days ago my phone started to drop all outgoing calls after 2 rings and when trying to pick up an incoming call it says connecting for a couple seconds and hangs up (I called it myself to make sure). The phone is now useless as a phone and t-mobile wants to send me a replacement but my friend who runs a t-mobile store and 2 mall booths said that he doesnt even offer the phone because it is such a piece of crap. Now when T-mobile store managers say the phone blows does that make you want to get another one. When I told them I didn't want the same phone they said they can send me a phone with comparable features for $150 dollars but why would I want to spend another dime on their products and services when the last two phones I have gotten from them broke.My advice go NEXTEL
I had the same format problem as &quot;Reviewer: An Electronics Fan - March 23, 2002 review&quot; and called up Panasonic. (Could only format 2 out of 15 Memorex DVD-RAM 9.4GB Disks, then bought a &quot;Panasonic DVD-RAM Disk&quot; and that wouldn't format either!!) Phone Tech. said only problem people have called about is how to set unit up. Figuring it was a fluke, I returned the unit and ordered another which should be here by April 23. Unfortunately, I didn't see the other review until just now. A &quot;Fluke&quot; or a &quot;Machine which should be Recalled&quot;? I'll know in a couple days. BTW - Still have not heard Anything from Panasonic about this problem, going on 4 weeks now.
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...
If you don't own a DVD player yet, you won't know much of what you are missing. The quality of the VCR portion of the product is excellent, and the DVD playback is also fine. No need for an RF modulator, as everything you need to connect to TV's old or new is in the box. Get an S-Video connection ASAP, though.Most problems start when you go to use the thing. Others have mentioned problems with the remote and menu functions; I, too have had situations where I had to turn it all of, and try it all again until it worked.The biggest irritation will be to electronics buffs who chose this because other models were too high. If you have a DVD in the drive and turn the unit on, it will start the DVD no matter what you are trying to do. In the middle of getting the news? It will play the DVD. Switching to catch the latest MTV video? It will play the DVD. And forget RESUME functions. Turn the player off and you have to find your chapter anew. We have started to eject the DVD on turning the unit on if we want the VCR channel to stay on screen. Big irritation - big.For the VCR side, until you PLAY a VHS tape the VCR display is not shown on screen (tape status, etc.). The controls on the remote are poor, and although it does double-function for your TV I wish some buttons were just TV and some buttons were just VCR. You will know what I mean when you see how small and oddly placed some of the remote functions are.At a slightly lower price this product would be a great value; at the current price it isn't worth it, but does the job for a 2nd DVD player in the home to get rid of that old, yucky VCR you have had for years.
I do a lot of online gaming. I bought this headset for myself and my B/F and they fell apart not long after we started using them. First the audio cable would stop working so you couldn't hear out of one or both ears and then the mic would give out. It's not worth the price of the shipping to get these since you'd soon have to replace them.
The first unit lasted 3 months before it quit working altogether. I returned and got another one, which lasted about the same time.
I've had this about a month and a half. The wires near the 8 pin plug are starting to show. This shouldn't be happening. I'm not impressed, nor am I thrilled with the 30 day return window - should be able to have a bit more than 30 days to see if...oh, I don't know....the wires start poking out of one end!
This DVD player was fine until sound got completely dead.There sometimes are products that last just long enough to pass its warranty period and go bad. This seems one of those...
I was happy to take it last Tuesday, but I'm just going to return it on Monday, no more than a week for me to find out it's really inconvenience and, not even really a digital music player.It has a sticker on it(damn sticker, it makes the player looks silly) saying it can play mp3,wma,wav whatever... However, you have to use the software to CONVERT them into ATARC or ATARC3 in order to enjoy them! Man, so with a Nero software and a CD burner, my 3 years old Discman can play all this format, too. And it cost me only 50 bucks, with CDRs cheap as free!I have to complain the sound quality as well. As many ones said the MD can compare with CD, don't forget that you must use the optical line out and amplifier and speakers to access that. And, as even the sp mode will have a compress rate as just 256kbps, don't expect it will sound too much better than a 256kbps well made mp3, and exactly, it can't compare with a 320kbps or VBR -0 mp3.(If you are using lame, you know what I'm saying)Well, it really looks cool, and the battery life's amazing. But so what, it doesn't sound as good as a discman, it can't really support mp3,wma,wav (if it can, we should be able to copy them DIRECTLY into it and play whatever file with just upgrading the software INSIDE the machine). And, coming to the worst part, all the technologies for MD are belong to Sony only... you've already seen how OpenMG bothers, so can you trust Sony more? Can you believe it will upgrade it as often as possible?For me, MD players are just becoming another lovely alien pets as Mac machines. Well, lovely, but not for people who would rather keep their feet on earth.
Backpacks large enough for 17+ inch notebooks are few and far between, and what few there are, are generally expensive. While I've had good experiences with Targus backpacks before, this one has some fatal flaws.First the good parts. The notebook sleeve in the rear compartment is easily large enough for my HP 17+ inch laptop with the extended battery. There's enough space in that compartment to also hold my iPad in its case and carrying case, with room to spare. It's not terribly uncomfortable to carry, even when heavily loaded. And you get three large pockets, good for really loading up, as well as a selection of smaller pockets.But this is where the flaws kick in. None of the smaller pockets is really large enough for accessories. For example, none will hold a power supply with cable. So that has to drop into the bottom of one of the larger compartments. Neither is the front pocket large enough to hold a quart bag with the stuff from your pockets when you go through airport security, so you have to stuff that bag into one of the larger pockets as well.But the two biggest flaws are the material and the zippers. The material is just plain too thin. When you open a compartment, the pack loses any semblance of stability and just collapses into a heap. And the zippers slide way, way too easily. In fact, if you don't close them all the way to one side or another, they can easily pull open when you're carrying the backpack. Having to dig down on one side or another and slide a compartment all the way open when you want to just grab something from the top is annoying enough, but risking losing the contents of a compartment because you chose to zip up at the top and the zippers simply slide open is simply poor mechanical design. Because of these design choices, I cannot recommend this product.
This may be a good product, I don't know, because I brought used ones and they did not work. I will be buying new from now on.
As my own car radio has an AUX input, I bought this item for the times when I might want mp3 sound in a different car. So far, I have used the item only once, but it was a disappointment. We were driving an older Audi Quattro with a respectable sound system. We were out in a rural area away from big cities so there were some gaps in the frequency band. We tried many different frequencies but were unable to find a setting that would work without distortion. Luckily we had some decent CDs with us. My purchase was motivated mainly by the lower price. I regret I made a poor choice.
The only reason I've giving this monitor a 2 instead of a 1.....IT MATCHES MY PC !!!!!
This was not what I needed. I misunderstood the description. So it is on the shelf unless I find someone to give it to.
Installed on XP easily. They it drops connection frequently,with 100% CPU usage afterwards and no reconnection. All otheradapters work perfectly in this house. Now i am going to replaceit with a FAR Gigafast adapter .... what a joke !
I purchased this splitter because it was so inexpensive, but this is truly a case of "you get what you pay for". The sound quality is so awful it is unusable. I will spend a little more money next time around to get something that actually works.
my own fault, i did not research this product fully ... i expected a plug in wall type charger unit ... the product your supposed to purchase for this is way to heavy/big/more money than i'm prepared to spend in that the sound of the speakers isn't all there & the resort we're staying at probably has a clock radio to plug into ...(just being honest here)cc
My husband purchased this camera for me for my birthday in May. I had only had it 4 months when the lens froze up on me. It had to be serviced and was found to have had an "interface" problem with the lens. When I received it back it was less than a month before it "froze" up on me again. This time I was able to take the battery out and put it back in and it went back to "normal". I took this issue up with the retailer where it was purchased and with a letter to Kodak and neither could replace the defective camera. While it is user friendly, I am very dissapointed in Kodak for the way they handled my situation. This camera should have held up better and for longer than 4 months before needing service. I had a Kodak prior to this one, but doubt I will purchase another because of the service and product quality of the camera. My advice to anyone purchasing this camera is to do your homework and purchase some kind of extended warranty so you do not end up like me.
I went with this brand because Sony has a good name and the price was right.The player Skips if you breath to hard and the the sound quality is not very good. They give you a &quot;Mega Base&quot; setting but it should really be called a &quot;destory you music&quot; setting, because if you use this feature at all you cannot recognize the music your are listening to and forget &quot;pause&quot; that is not an option on this model.If your low on cash and need to replace your CD player fast go for it but if you want something for the long haul, hold out for a better model.You get what you pay for with this Sony CD Player. Athough with all the faults, this model could have been priced atleast $20.00 less.
I say don't buy unless you have a really old computer. i bought one and went to update the software for my window 7 computer. i found out that APC discontinued support for this in 2009. so if your computer is still running windows xp or earlier then its okay.
At first it was working well even if it did not process all my downloads. The setup for your computer was a little confusing. The worst part was when after about 6 months of use it broke on me. I tried to reset it called the service guys but they told me it was dead. So yes it might be cheap but it is still not worth 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.
Excellent product easy to use and set up. However they have the worst customer service. They don't return calls, just send promisinge-mails. I asked to speak with customer managment with no response.
The informatin for this dock says it fits ALL iPOD MODELS. This is untrue. The new Nano does NOT fit in this dock. That should be noted and changed or many other people will be in the same situation I am - new Nano, no dock.
I am very disappointed with this purchase. It was a Christmas gift for my daugther and she has been unable to use the camera so far (it's been three weeks since Christmas!) because it did not come with any accessories (battery charger, memory stick, or instruction manual) as was advertised. Also, it was merely wrapped in a piece of thin styrofoam when I received it. I had to purchase the charger and memory stick separately, and the memory stick does not fit. I have returned everything. Very poor service.
when i received my shipment not only did it have small variations in pakaging, but it only burns 4x not at the advertised 16x, as described on the packaging and on the actual disk itself, my dvd-r burns up to 16x, when i put the disk in the only options im offered are 2.4x and 4x.. the first 4 i tried did burn so im not sure how many will turn out coasters. i thought i was getting a good after christmas deal, now i realize they were on sale because someone was trying to get rid of an overstock of 4x at no loss. i feel like this was a blatant attempt to dump a bad product on a vulneral online purchase, because they know people are not likly to return the item as it is too much hassle. epic fail, i will never buy tdk again.
The loose power connector required some careful setup to make sure the cord wouldn't just fall out. Then it worked ok for about two years before it quit spinning up the disk. Unfortunately the customer service is pretty bad. There is no troubleshooting documentation (or even anything that explains how to interpret the blue and red indicator lights), and the company does not have replacement parts available. I will not be buying this brand again.
This has been my worst purchase ever! Highly Difficult downloading. Must has Windows98SE or better, forget about Windows98 users. The only good part is the radio. Assembled in China, should actually cost $25 dollars or less. Not worth buying, thank goodness the store I've purchased it from refunded my money.
I bought this to transfer VHS tapes to DVD. That function works well when it works HOWEVER it reads any interference or tracking issues on the original tape as copyright protection and won't record-- way too sensitive to that. The hook-up and set-up are a NIGHTMARE, and I have hooked up many VCRs, DVD player, stereo system,etc. This one is totally convoluted. The hookup to record from a TV broadcast is so complicated I won't even attempt it. Even the basic set up required help from phone tech support, which is also unsatisfactory; the first-tier personnel know NOTHING and when I had problems just told me the machine needed to be replaced when i fact, one setting needed to be changed. I had to get that info from a higher-level support person. Currently, I have to wait until their limited hours to speak to someone as somehow one setting is off and it wil not record at all-- I know and understand what needs to be changed but can't get that information frm the TERRIBLE manual nor from online support. Unless you are a video technology professional or really enjoy frustration, I recommend NOT buying this product. I have bought almost exclusively from SONY for at least 25 years, and ignored the negative comments from reviews like this one when I purchased the recorder. Hopefuly you won't repeat my mistake. I love my other SONY products but this one has been a major disappointment.
I order the stylus for my PPC 6700 and it took SF Planet 4 days to send an email saying they canceled my order because the item was out of stock. The web site says it is still in stock. I wouldn't waste time ordering from SF Planet, they obviously have inventory management issues. If you are in a hurry for replacement parts don't waste time with SF Planet.
I purchased this item quite recently, and although the sound has never been what I'd call "perfect", I felt it was an adequate recorder for the price I paid. However, after using this device for only 2 short months, I played the tape back one day only to find that the sound was completely garbled and distorted. After trying 3 different sets of batteries, the sound remained the same. I contacted the company hoping they would be able to offer some help and advice, but all they did was suggest that I send the item to their facility for servicing. After shipping and handling, this would have cost me more than the price of the item itself. Needless to say, I am very disappointed that this recorder has lasted for only 2 months. Consequently, I am now forced to make another purchase--something I had no intentions of having to do. This time, however, I will be sure to obtain some kind of back up warranty or replacement plan along with my purchase. I do hope other people have better luck with this recorder!
These are one of the worst earphones I've ever experienced. The earphone is too thick, it doesn't fit my ear properly, keeps slipping and it hurts my ears. I bought them as a replacement for my overused and defunct Apple iPOD earphones and boy! there's a heaven and earth difference in the sound quality between the two..so no no no..I don't recommend this at all...only redeeming feature is that you get two pairs...so that you can prolong your misery in waiting for it to break up so that you can buy new ones...I hate it!
If you have a Fuji s7000, you need a 5 volt power supply. Note that the travel kit does not specify whether it is the 5V or the 3V that many other Fuji cameras use. To reassure their customers they won't have any hassles, Amazon needs to mention the 5volt in the ad....Rick J.
I recently purchased this and found that 3 keyes were not working at all. Checking the posts on DellTalk I quickly realized that this is a widespread problem with the Latitude CPX and that there is no fix or recall. I will return it for a refund and purchase a laptop from a different manufacturer.
We have been camping in our fifth wheel lately in parks/areas without local or cable tv. Not wanting to spend $700 to $800 for a Vuqube I thought the RD-9046 would be a good place to start and see how much we might use it. I initially set it up at my home and after about three attempts I got it to work. I had no luck on site at a remote campsite and gave up after several attempts. The documentation accompanying the dish is not very helpful in actually getting a signal, nor was DirectTV, my satellite provider, helpful in explaining what was required. I am still not sure which satellite is the one I am looking for. The Vuqube with an alleged auto search feature is looking more attractive. Unless the providers, Winegard and DirectTV, are more helpful, or you understand how all this works I would go for the more expensive products.
I ordered a cable along with an ext. hard drive from Amazon . The USB end of the cable works only intermittently but it's not worth returning. Postage would be more than the $2 for the cable. Frustrating.HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
Epson's software is not compatible with my Hewlett Packard 970 CSE desket printer. The consequence is that the copy function and photo print function don't work. The maunual and advertising don't address this problem. It would also appear that the scanner has contamination inside (under the glass) - as no matter how much I clean the outer glass surface my images have dust features.
After less than 40 hours of use, the SD-43HT froze with the "HELLO PROTECTION GOODBYE" message on the display.I am really disappointed by the quality of Toshiba products.
Remote received and returned! I disliked the boxy feel of the remote. The remote doesn't fit in your hand very well. The LCD display is poor. I had a horrible time getting the Web-based software to communicate with my PC (kept getting "Unable to Display Content" error messages). After doing a bunch of Google searches I finally found a solution to the problem and got the software to configure it (required uninstalling and reinstalling the software and creating another account to manage the remote). Final straw however was when the Omnilink RF/IR extender didn't work to control my remote devices.This was my first purchased ever returned from Amazon.com. A+ to Amazon.com on their returns process!
Don't buy these. They worked fine for 3 weeks and the fit was great. Then the volume in the right ear all but disappeared- the left ear remained fine for two more weeks. Then it became irratic, sometimes ok but most of the time soft enough that I had to sit still to hear it. Since I use it when I exercise this was useless. Now it is over 30 days from purchase date and I no longer have the original packaging so this was a total loss.
This was an out-of-the-box-right-back-into-the-box purchase. The motor is ridiculously loud. Don't waste your time.
They simply dont last beyond a few weeks......very disappointed. I am still trying to find a cost effective substitute for the apple version.....
There are no retaining arms to hold the PDA in place. The bottom of the Treo is rounded. The support on the keyboard is flat with no sides, so the least jiggle causes the PDA to fall off, not a good idea with a $500-$600 device. Could not get the screen to rotate sideways, so lying it on its side was not an option. You would not be able to use this easily on an airplan, in a car or any place without a table. Because it uses an IR, the PDA must be placed on the keyboard. A docking port or blue tooth are much better designs because the device is either connected and held in place or the keyboard can be used on your lap and the device can be placed on a flat surface. This keyboard is defective in design.
I tried the Griffin RoadTrip in my Buick Park Avenue. It would only plug into the cigarette lighter so you couldn't see the screen. I got it to work by using an extension cord, but I had to hand hold the plug adaptor (included with the roadtrip) to keep electrical connection. The sound was good, but I couldn't drive and hold the RoadTrip so I returned it. I am still looking for a replacement.
I ordered this keyboard from amazon...they shipped a different kensington keyboard..it has a large l shaped entry key, which changes the layout..i am returnng it to amazon
This mouse was a total waste of money; now I'll have to spend more to get a working mouse. I bought this mouse because of its low price and comfortable large size. This mouse has never worked normally. Software installation was problematic but finally accomplished. The mouse points for a short time after a reboot then STOPS RESPONDING EVERY TIME. Current driver is dated June 26, 2004, and there is no evidence of a driver update to correct this problem. After 2 months of use on my XP SP2 system, this was my last search for a better driver. The mouse is going in the trash.
I should have read the reviews first. So pay $12.14, and LEARN!I bought this to split the signal between a Roku box and DVD player. Each component works when it is the only one hooked up to the cable. When both are hooked up, neither works. They should not even be selling these thins, because they are useless.What I should have bought was a switcher. Live and learn!
I purchased 2 of these units and put them on the back of my pontoon so I could listen to them while swimming and while outside the boat. After 3 days of listening to them 1 of the speakers was very "tinny/ buzzy" and sounded horrible. I called amazon and they shipped out a replacement that I received in a few days, while waiting for the replacement the other speaker developed a horrible rattle. Basically both of these speakers blew within 7 days of putting them in. I returned all speakers and will invest my money on something that is not made in China. Amazon is very good with the returns.Also these speakers state 550W - they are no where near this. DON'T purchase these. The Case of unit is nice.
I spent many hours tring to connect my computer to the wirless router. I could not figure it out. Electronic cards going bad was the last thing I would suspect but I was not correct. The Card 1024 was my problem and I don't recommend buying one. I know electonics and this card failed me where other have not.
Bought 2 of these. My wife plugged hers into computer and teeth pulled right out of grip when unplugged first time. The grip pulled off of mine the second use. Being very careful, the second one came apart. Don't even think about it. Absolute stereotypical CHINESE IMITATION WANNA BE JUNK.
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.
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.
Have a Presaio 1700 with single voltage power supply, so bought this thinking it would be ideal. I used this product for about 2-3 weeks. Now my power management has failed. The battery will not hold a charge and my DVD/CD-RW drive has died. I would give this no stars, but that option in not available.
This DVD player has real problems synching audio and video. We have to restart every DVD we play due to the problems with audio synching. It's like watching a bad Godzilla movie!Another problem with it is that the remote is very confusing. It's difficult to start a scene over, it frequently goes to the beginning of the DVD. All in all, we wouldn't buy this player again.
I rip DVDs on my PC so I can watch movies on the airplane. This software takes a long time, and requires multiple steps (first about an hour to pre-process a file, then select output format then another hour or so to convert) instead of one click - so no overnight copy/convert process. It did create output files - one in DVD copy format, and another in MPEG format (I had to try different methods since the first one did not work) - neither worked. My PC was unable to play neither file - about 3 hours I will never get back. I am returning it.
It will stop printing normally and will print only blank pages eventually. Avoid it at all costs. This is the 4th epson printer I've been through, and I've lost hope with them.
I made the mistake of using this on a night hike. Long story short, my Gps fell out of it somewhere along my hike and I wasn't able to find it once I noticed it was gone. Product is okay as long as you pay attention and take it easy, but who wants to do that?
We have been using this thing now for about 3 weeks. Already at the start we had problems but thought it has to do with getting used to it. After 3 weeks of use it's not getting better. The buttons are too small and don't react when pressing them or you have to hold the remote in one hand and press the buttons way down with your other hand. When using the guide, my husband went back to use the satellite remote to scroll down channels because it's a pain in the neck with the Logitech remote. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The thing is supposed to turn off all the equipment. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. We have not had a problem with the software to install it, but this is because we didn't do it ourselves. We had installers doing it and they had problems to get it to work with the satellite receiver. For now no problem with the charger but after reading all the charger problems people have after one year I am going to return that remote and look for something else less complicated. Very disappointed with this product.
I researched a lot of cameras for my 14 year old daughter before I decided to buy the Nikon L11. Nikon used to be a great name in cameras but not anymore. After just one month the camera broke with a constant "Lens Error" message whenever the zoom was used. Unfortunately it is too late to return to the third party vendor (Adoramma Camera) so we are stuck with trying to send it off to Nikon to get repaired. I knew it was an inexpensive camera when I bought it but I thought it would last more than a month. Don't buy it!
My pair broke after the warranty expired so I was pretty mad about that; it seemed like the noise came out of one side more than the other from the beginning, and the problem grew greatly as they wore on, rendering them useless. Also, the headphones are somewhat uncomfortable; they make your ears feel really hot after 30 minutes. I am very disappointed with the bass. Bass gets very distorted at high levels. I have a pair of Sony headphones that came with my Sony Walkman D-E350 and they reach MUCH higher levels of bass than this. The cord is WAY too long and the mute button is a pretty much useless feature. Overall, it's a (less than) average product in a nice package. Purchase the Sennheiser 497s instead.
I have just received the Tiffen UV Filter 52MM for my T1i. I bought the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. I screwed the UV filter to the lens and the glass mysteriously came loose and rattles. Is this suppose to happen or no? I haven't had the chance to even try it as I am awaiting for my camera.
I bought this camera for my daughter for her birthday. This was a mistake. They say you get what you pay for? Well I don't think we got that good. I feel bad that I wasted money on this thing because it has taken maybe one good picture in the 2 years she's had it. I was trying to get her something inexpensive becuase she was only 13. Well it wasn't even that good. I can't take a decent picture with it and I'm a professional photographer! I will give my daughter credit, she tries to use it, but it eats batteries and that alone can get expensive. I have learned to pay more money for a camera if I want something decent and I won't even consider a Digital Connections for my 6 year old. I think they would be better off with a disposable camera.
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 have an iPod Touch 1G 16GB. The Cambridge playdock i does not work as described on the AMAZON website for AV out-put to TV viewing with iPod Touch. After several tries connecting to different TVs. I contacted the Mfr. Creative Labs and was told the video is NOT compatible with iPod Touch units. If your only interested in sound the unit does work.
I'll admit this review is a little dated since this product isn't in the market anymore, but I was shocked to see how many GOOD reviews it had. I've had this laptop for a little over three years now, and since then, I've gone through two hard-drives with another about to die, and the cd-burner/dvd-rom hasn't worked well since about the second month of purchase. I've never gotten any games (even the low-end graphics ones) to work on here. It also seems like this system is highly vulnerable to viruses. I don't think that is just due to windows because I have other windows systems that have not had near as many viruses as this one. I think the only thing that's had me keeping this system is the floppy drive, since the newer computers don't have those.If for some reason you are thinking of buying this product: DON'T! You won't get great tech support on it and you'll just gain more frustrations.
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.
Don't expect to get the same amount of usage out of this battery as you do the original. My experience was to get about half of the shots with or without flash as I do with the original before the BP-CN1L quits and needs a recharge.
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.
Well, I was completely happy with these until the white material that wraps the cables started to dissolve! I don't know if it is because of daily use (I used extensively for commuting purpose every day) or if it is due to super-powerful sweat. Doubt that.Long story short, these worked fine for less than four months, and now with the white cords falling apart, they are completely unusable.
I ordered this item in error and found out that Portable Guy charges a 10% restocking fee. Just because you purchase through Amazon does not mean that the seller has to adher to Amazon's policy.
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.
I have 3 of these units. Within a short time, two of the power supplies have gone bad. The first symptom was that the drives were suddenly dismounting randomly. Finally the computer would not recognize the drives at all. Swapping the power cables with the remaining good one did make the drive function properly again. Unfortunately, having to constantly order replacement power cables (at around $20 each or so) was not part of the deal.So avoid this product.
I bought this device some time ago:Instant Order Update for Mike. You purchased this item on August 30, 2008.It went kaput today, no lightning storms or anything, the power light is on, but none of the ports will read Ethernet cables, nor will they light up when inserted on a network.I'm thinking next time buy something a little higher end that will last more than 18 months. This is a piece of junk if it goes out so quickly, I won't be buying a D-Link again any time soon.
Just like Joe, I read the box and thought this card would work with my Mac G3 All-In-One because the only requirement was OS X. It did work fine, with my printer and keyboard.Then I tried to use an external USB2 hard drive, and it was really slow (USB 1 speeds). Then IOGear told me my hardware isn't supported.I even have a G3! But they don't support Beige, only Blue & White. (All-in-one is like Beige.)Read carefully!... we're supposed to check the website before buying any of their products? Well, no big deal, I probably won't buy any more of their products....
This item is a complete waste of money - I have had better images and quality with tiny cheap wireless spycams.All I can say about this product is that it does not work, so don't waste your money.The range is extremely limited - If I set up the receiver close to the camera I get an OK picture but very poor color quality.As soon as you go a minimal distance, even 10 feet, you lose all color and the picture quality is very poor.I have not tested this at night yet, but the day time image is shocking.It is not even worth the effort to send this back, in the trash it goes!
I just installed this software on my G5 Dual 2 Gigahertz machine and am very un-satisfied with the product! It is very slow to respond and if you were planning on imaging the disks to your hard drive for faster response, forget it. This software crashes ALOT and is overall unstable. The navigation is not like previous versions of Topo! either. Does the software work? Yes. Are the maps great? Yes. It is the interface that is poor on this one. National Geographic needs to go back to the drawing board on this one!
I am so disappointed with this product! It claimed to be a region free dvd player, but IS NOT! I already have a dvd player, so I was only interested in the region free capabilities, and it has none. I also cannot get the seller to respond and have thus far been unable to return it.
This was a great product for the first day I owned it. Accidentally dropped it while in the case on the second day and cracked the screen rendering it useless.That's when I learned that ARCHOS HAS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE OF ANY COMPANY I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH. Each step was an arduous task. Took several calls and emails to get a return authorization for service. Finally got it and sent it in for service. Took over a week for them to give me options. I initially decided to pay for repair ($160) and was told to call their 800 number to give my credit card #. Spent a total of over 3 hours on hold over 2 days. Finally got through to an attendant, who transferred me to "customer service" at which point a 5 second message informed me they were closed and they promptly disconnected. Tried emailing, asking them to call me to get paid and no response for a week now.I RESOLVE TO NEVER BUY AN ARCHOS PRODUCT AGAIN AND TO SHARE THIS EXPERIENCE WITH AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN!!!
The best thing I can say about this player is that the ear-buds that come with the unit are among the best I have ever used. The sound is decent quality and I like the size. However, the firmware is terrible and don't plan on creating playlists with it. The most annoying thing about it, however, is the fact that you can't change the song without going all the way back the beginning of the menu. I can honestly say I hate this thing, but incredibly, I've seen worse.
...don't buy if you have a small head!!!They didn't fit me at all and its a pain to return stuff.
This item came with a broken handle and honestly did not seem to be very soundly assembled. The nylon material feels flimsy. It also looks a bit cheap in my opinion. I ended up returning and getting a similarly priced Solo which was a huge upgrade. The Wenger model is probably the best but you pay top $ for it. Overall I was not that impressed by the Targus bag and would be hard pressed to recommend purchasing it over other brands.
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.
These HDMI cables are cheap and totally worthless!!! Save you money and get ones that are name brand. I bought six of them and none of them work.
I received this printer several months ago, and haven't been able to print even one page on it. You should drop this seller from Amazon.com. I am very disappointed.Susan Farago
I was in love with this seemingly economical alternative to an IPOD until it just stopped working. Not sure if it's a short or whether the battery power is just not getting to the MP3 memory/player. Suffice it to say, it lasted 6 months so if you can live with that, it's a nice little player. You get what you pay for.
This unit looks good on paper. However, it has two major flaws, big enough to make me return it:1. Unless the car has the parking brake on (even though it may be in gear) the unit is significantly crippled in functionality. You can't perform any navigation functions. You can't hook up a cell phone via bluetooth, and you can't navigate half the menus. Ever hear of "passengers?" They are these wonderful people that can sit in the seat next to you and type in addresses, while you drive and keep your eye on the road safely! Not only is the design stupid, it is even implemented poorly. You can apparently be doing 90 down the highway, and as long as the parking brake is clicked one notch, the unit thinks you're parked.2. The night view mode is non-functional. Of course, you have to stop, park the car, and hit the parking brake, before you can turn it on, so most people probably won't even try. Or, just hit the parking brake while doing 90. If you turn it on though, it doesn't do anything. There is absolutely no difference between the night mode and the daytime mode. The unit is so bright that you can't see the right-hand 25% of the road at night.
I got this for a Canon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera. It works well and I have had no problems with it.
I received this cam last year as a gift. I've only used it twice, because the images are so blurry. I'm giving it away for free to anyone who wants it. Waste of money!
The ad said it would work with my Classic ipod, it doesn't. You will only get audio. You will need to purchase a much more expensive device from Apple for the Classic to play the video. I wasted my money on this one. Although it was cheap the shipping wasn't.
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).
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!
Warning: These are not for 8mm tapes...there is no converter for 8mm tapes...so do not waste your money if that is what you are looking for...it will not work.
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.
I know I am in the minority here but I just find this remote way too complicated. For starters its old and has old codes. NONE of my new equipment was found so I used the learning method. VERY time consuming and tedious to go through every single button and function. There are just too many layers to get to what you need even once its programmed. It's actually faster just to use the separate remotes. I did not even bother trying to do the MACRO function as the basic set up was a chore. After seeing how univ remotes work (and I am not talking about the programming portion) its really no big deal to have separate remotes. Less clutter would be nice but not at the expense of layers within the remote to do what you need. On a plus side it seems very well built and the co's customer service was pretty decent. I am fairly tech savvy (not an expert) and used to menus, computers, audio/video equipment but personally I will find it much easier using a separate remote for each componenet. Other than the space remotes take up (which is minimal) its just as fast to grab the remote you need with its easy to read, clearly marked buttons. I am not saying this is bad but when the buttons do not match up button for button and you have to scroll through layers to get what you need it really takes longer than just using the real remote for your product. The price is good so if you think you can live with the downsides I personally find then go buy this. It is a good deal. I would have liked the RF function but its not enough for me to keep this.
I bought this because I want a pair for work out.Later I found out it is really not comfortable to wear it since the little thing keeps stretching my ears.The soound quality is soso. I did compared it with my ipod ear buds. I found out that this pair has even worse performance comparing to those ipod ear phones.
Am I the only person that thinks it is lunacy to sell a wireless expander that needs to be plugged into the wall and doesn't offer the option to use batteries instead?? Isn't the whole point that those of us who actually need an expander would likely find it tough to plug it in as well?!? I am dealing with two floors in a house with an addition and a brick wall left in place between the two. The router is on a separate floor on the other side of the brick wall from the wirelessly connected computer. Of course the wireless signal is weak in this situation and naturally an expander should be the ideal solution, but why force it to depend on cords?? Just like I don't want ethernet cable running along all the walls and baseboards of my house -- or an expensive and expansive dry wall and plaster repair job, I don't want extension cords and power cords running along baseboards and walls to provide power my "wireless" expander! If your situation is similiar to mine, don't waste your money or your time.
Like many other reviewers my earpads kept falling off, and every time i got them back on they would stretch out a bit more, thus fall off again more quickly.What bothered me much more is that in less than 2 years the cord gave out. A section of the cable will only pass the complete signal if i stretch or wind it, and this is after only 22 months. This set never left my living room and I took pretty good care of them.Prior to this set I used Sennheiser HD-280s which cost less. I was nothing short of abusive to them most weekdays for 8 years and they still work (although the bass is slightly blown out). I know that sets the bar a little high, but I expected at least 4 years out of these Sonys. I didn't get it.I regret buying these and won't buy headphones from Sony ever again, seems like the "planned obsolescence" Sony is often accused of. Other companies like Grado, Audio-Technica and Grado seem to care more about making quality products, and I should have trusted their reputation instead of buying these headphones.
OMG, this cable sooo fast that when my dog walked next to it, it DIED. The Monster cable actually sucked out my dog's will to live...it is just THAT FAST!!!!111
I purchased this television for the kitchen counter, almost as soon as I got it home it malfunctioned.
It worked, but not very well. I have an iMac 24" Dual Core 2.3 with 2 GB RAM. The resolution was good ONLY at 720x480, about the size of a 6x4 photo. When you attach it to a cable box it sees it as a single channel. With out the box it will see the analog channels but as you all know they will be gone in 2009 so it will be useless to me then, unless there is an update. All in all not worth the money.
Not ergonomic, looks very dated, software is clumsy and does not feature adequate customizations. Worst part is the charging cradle does not lock the remote into place, you have to hope the contacts don't wear out, which they will after only 6 months and you're left with a remote that won't charge
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This cable worked well during the first week. After the first week, it simply stopped working. I am very disappointed. I won't recommend this product.
Sony subwoofer went dead after 46 months of light use. Used only for DVD movies, and never turned up beyond normal. I expected something this simple to last longer. Sony products either break in a shorter time that normal, or they last for a longer time than normal. The quality seems to be unpredictable. This sub is still for sale at BestBuy Stores. I bought a Polk sub woofer from Amazon, rather than another Sony.Over the past three years I have not been buying Sony products, and every time I make the mistake and buy Sony, they seem to break down. In addition, they are overpriced on their products if they cannot make a product that lasts.
FYI...tried this aluminum case on two different iPODs and it interfered with the cord contact on the USB accessory cable for a 4GB 1st generation Nano and for an 8GB 2nd gen Nano. The plug goes in but not fully, and the slight gap (due to the hard case) was enough to prevent an FM adapter from working. Took the Nano out of this aluminum case, used a soft sleeve and it worked perfectly. THEIR description says you don't need to remove it to access the port, but 2 users couldn't make it work. It's attractive, thought it would give superior protection, but all you can reliably use with it is the earbud cord. Stick with the sleeves.
On September 14th I bought 6 Tom Tom GO 720 navigations, but still I didn't receive them, October 30. I wrote letters and sellers could not answer when I will receive. Concerning this situation I can say that this seller is not professional and not trustable. Think one more time before buying any items from this seller.
dont take this one. i have it. its display screwed up twice. it happened to all my friends who own it. to be more precise, a thick band appears to the right and it slowly grows blocking enitre view. bad customer care. very few customer care centers in usa. if anyone wants to buy this, i seriously suggest you to take extended warrenty. am not sure whether this is the case with all acer 5000 series. an intelligent guess would be, YES.
I'm not one to make a review. I don't know how to type, I'm Lazy, and this is work that I'm not getting paid for. But in hopes to save others some problems and wasted time. I'll start pecking at these keys...My Wife and I was dissapointed in this unit soo much that I returned it to Amazon. Keep in mind I followed the start up directions to the letter, to include charging it fully..etc..My wife and I was given a cheap Bare Bone Mio GPS for Christmas in 2006 and it was stolen so we wanted to replace it. We were more than satisfied with this bare bone unit. It was accurate and it took us the short routes that we were familiar with. This was the complete opposite with the tom tom 720 no matter how we configured it, may it be shortest distance route, quickest route,alternate route..etc.. It also said my house was about 20 houses down from where it was. To give the tom tom some credit, Google Earth does the same thing. My Mio GPS was on the nose. Another thing I hated was instead of letting me take a left(to stores,restuarants, etc) facing on comming traffic.. it would take me further down the street so I could make a U Turn(What a hassle and a waste of time, mileage and gas!). There where times it had me driving in open fields with no roads, when in fact I was on a road. My Dec 2006 Mio did not do this. To keep things short since I don't know how to type...Back to Amazon it went and they credited back my card..Good Job Amazon!another thing I should add, is that it did not let me update my map for free, The free code that I had was one didget short which makes me wonder how old was this unit. The roads that We were testing it on was old roads that it should of known anyway.
I really don't like this iPod. The normal version of the iPod is the best you can find. The iPod Mini as gotten very unpopular in 2005. Most people now are buying the 20GB or the 40GB iPods. If you want to buy this iPod the only reason is you want to jog and run with it. You shouldn't care about not holding much songs either because this is only 4GB which only holds 1,000 songs. The 20GB iPod which is only $50.00 more can hold five times more than that! I think the iPod mini colors are really stupid too. I don't know why people like to have colored MP3 Players. You're supposed to use MP3 Players to play music and maybe games but it doesn't matter what it looks like on the outside. All I care about is how much gigabytes it has and if it has a simple but very advanced design. The 4th Generation iPod now almost beats the mini's size. It's really small but the regular iPod is catching up to it. Soon no one is going to want this iPod and they will switch to the fifth generation iPod (which is supposed to have a 80 GB Storage Capacity!)
All was well with these headphones for the first six months, but suddenly the right channel is buzzing and I need to replace them. Too bad, because hitherto the sound's been good, and the fit comfortable.
I had to return these because even the smallest ear pieces did not fit in my ears. I'm a guy and I've never had trouble wearing earplugs so I was surprised that I could not get these to sit in my ear canals.
Comment 3/28/11:Bought this unit so I could use RS232 to control using VB. Hyperterminal works only if you use the \r as the EOL terminating character. By default the EOL character is \n. However, I could not send text to the unit. I tried terminating text commands with vbCr, then vbCrLf, et al... and nothing worked. I saw the unit connected to the serial port, however.I sent several emails to the company tech support, and no one responded.I am initiating a refund.
LIke others have said... All the Apple service centers know about this logic board and power supply problems with the 20" IMac G5. And, Apple is really obstinate about not giving you a new unit. Great when it works properly, which has been for 5 days since July. Very bad, Steve jobs and co. Horrible policy, when you are fully aware of the problem!!
I have never written a review like this before but we have had so many problems with this product that i feel i should warn people. We have been through 3 boxes and still do not have one that works. The first worked for about 2 months before the dvd writer died. The other 2 boxes didn't work at all. Unfortunately the warranty doesn't last long (i think it was 2 months or something). So we had to pay for a replacement. So if you buy this product, i hope you have time to spend hours on the the phone trying to get a replacement and i hope you don't mind having weeks where you have no box to use (while you are still paying for the tivo service). And by the way, the support from Humax has been awful!
Watch out...Amazon recommended this form my Pixima MP 680, but it was the wrong ink. I got it home and opened up the printer and noticed that I needed the 220 and 221 line of cartridges. It might have worked, but I did not want to take the chance. The return process was easy and I now have the correct ink. I love shopping Amazon.
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
Like several others, I ordered two of these. They do not work. After letting them charge for a while, I turn them on and the UPS will eventually start complaining of a dead battery. I pulled off the labels and indeed they're from different places.Boo.
I bought the Z612 and camera dock series 3. You have to be an adminstrator to install the software and you have to be an adminstrator to use the software. This is ok on a home computer BUT not on a Network computer. Once the adminstrator installs the Easyshare software, it will not let you see the camera on your computer. Called Kodak and they said that's right and they aren't going to change it. Now i have a useless dock that i wasted $42 on. Oh it does charge the batteries but there was a charger with the camera before i bought the useless dock.
The reason that this thing gets 2 stars is (NOT because it's a crappy player) but because I expected a lot more for the amount of $$$money$$$ ($400) I paid for this. Granted that it is probably the only MP3 player with a very crisp, excellent 2" color screen and a marvelous voice recorder, plus a decent MP3 player... I expected A LOT more from this from the quality of sound....the biggest reason I look for in an MP3 player. Yes, despite everyone saying that the sound quality was great, I found it to be just above average. I had bought the Sony Fontopia earbuds (MDR-EX71) and found the sound quality of the earbuds to be superb from listening to music from my computer. I plugged it into the MP3 player and I could hear fading in and out, a weak verging on watered-out treble that I could never get strong and crisp enough (just like my polk audio stereo speakers in my car...whose treble gives me those wonderful chills down my bones). I went to the SRS wow and treble boost and base boost adjust to try to adjust it, but everytime i adjusted the treble it would affect the base, and vice versa. I could never adjust it to give me the fantastic highs and heart-pounding lows. I purchased a $35 MP3 player (only 512MB that I wanted to replace with this iRiver), and the sound quality on my cheap MP3--especially the treble--was much better....I tested it using the exact same headphones. I just thought to myself that it was ridiculous for me to spend $400 on an MP3 that just wasn't giving me the sound quality that I formerly loved listening to my albums with.I give iRiver credit for an OVERALL DECENT MP3 with the very crisp clear color screen, the relatively easy to navigate menus (not to mention all the options they let you customize from sleep timer...to minutes til auto shut off), great voice recording, good as a portable hard drive, smaller size, design, portability, and ease of use. BUT for $400 for sound quality that I could get better from a $35 MP3 player... it just boggled my mind. I tried a friend's Pogo Products RipDrive MP3, and found the quality of Sound to be SUPERB over the iRiver at 40GB and at Half the Cost. Granted the RipDrive only has a blue backlite plain LCD and is about 20% bigger and heavier, I'm not too keen on portability because I don't use this to jog, etc.. you will almost have to get a new case for jogging. And it's still about the size and weight of the old portable tape players.One more point, the hard drive gets really slow in starting up at the beginning (at least 2 minutes, perhaps more) when I fill this thing up with at least 10 GB worth of music. I hate to imagine if I put even more music. It does have a USB 2.0 so loading and unloading data if everything you've got is 2.0 is a breeze. If you only have a USB 1.1 port, watch out you are about to waste your whole day waiting for data to load and unload.I really want to give this thing 3 stars, but don't think the $400 price tag justifies the sound. (almost $450 with tax). If you don't care too much about the sound quality being REALLY GOOD, and just want a place to store and listen to all your tons and tons of music, and if you don't mind paying $400 for a just-ok sound MP3 with a color screen, go for this. If this were $150 - $200 i would give it 4 stars. But if you don't want to wait a year, keep dreaming!
The first time I tried to put my Zen in the skin, the skin ripped. What a waste
One of the radios had such a static-like reception that nothing can be heard from it. The battery life is only about four hours. I don't recommend these radios to any one.
Like many others, I just cannot recommend this printer or any other Brother product. This is the second product from this manufacturer that I have owned. The first gave me multiple problems, even the second and third replacement units. That was many years ago and I had mostly forgotten the bad taste BROTHER left in my mouth. So when I saw this on sale at a great price, I couldn't resist.BIG MISTAKE! This thing started wrinkling copies almost from the start. When I went to take it back, I was told I bought it during the store's "Bargains with NO RETURN" sale. True but I gave it a try. I'll also never shop there again, mostly because they're out of business. (Imagine that-a store with terrible customer service out of business!) I have not had the same luck as others who claim to have solved the "unable to print an envelope" issue. My HP printer, and everyone of my previous 6 HP printers, printed envelopes without a whimper.My Advice? Steer clear from Brother printers. They just don't get it. I don't think they ever will. From other comments here, it looks like Brother has answered consumer complaints with what I call the single-finger response. In other words, "If you don't like our product, tough. Go somewhere else."
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.
This was a christmas gift for my son.It only lasted 90 days as long as the warrenty.
The product came to me in perfect condition and very fast. I was just disappointed that the product didn't allow me to use my old Sidewinder Gamepad. It was probably a huge problem with software and installing drivers for a gameport and routing it to the USB hub of my PC, so the product may not necessarily be the problem. Not being very expensive, I don't feel like I lost a lot on purchasing the item. Things just didn't work out. But again, fast delivery and the product arrived in perfect condition and as described.
After reading the reviews for this machine, I decided to risk getting a lemon given the cheap price and good feature set. However, after 1 day of use, it stopped working. The S video connection and component video connection both stopped working. All I can say is you get what you pay for. It's on its way to the return bin now.My advice: skip this unless you want to waste your time with returns.
but after sending back the first one for a buzz in the speaker, my second one has the same thing!!! Unusable!
It's nice to have 3 discs in the machine at once, but this machine has very limited programming options, the remote control IR emitter is weak, and I frequently get the universal &quot;NO&quot; symbol (a red circle with a red line through it) whenever I try to do *anything*. This is the first DVD player I've bought, so maybe they are all like this, but I hope not. My recommendation is to either spend the extra four or five hundred and get a 200 dvd changer jukebox, or spend the price of this model on a high-end 1-dvd player that has more useful features.
After a few months, the cord quits. If you're using this for your car as I do every day; this itemBelkin iPhone Mini Stereo Cable with Tie 3.5MM Stereo M/Mworks well in my 2008 Kia Spectra.I just hook up my smart phone to it and drive.
This would have been a nice mouse if it continued to work properly. It worked fine for me for a little under a year and the click problem happened with me as well. I've owned 2 intellimouse mice, and both have died out on me. I've learned my lesson and purchased a logitech mouse, which has been working wonderfully.Also, if you intend to play a lot of PC games, the smooth scroll wheel isn't the best option. Get a click wheel with your mouse if you're serious about playing games that rely on the wheel.
I knew this was to cheap but this thing is junk. I have used Tiffen for years but this is just plain junk. If I taped a nickel to it and threw it away at least I could say I threw something away. As a matter of fact I think I will. On every lens I used it on all Canon L lenses the images were soft and it has a wierd glow coming from somewhere. Beats me but don't buy it. I gave it a one because I think you have to give it something.
This item arrived defective. We've tried it in three devices--two very new cell phones and a digital camera. It locks the devices up. Amazon will not work with you to exchange this item unless you return it within 30 days. Avoid this very poorly made item, or buy it from a retailer with a better return policy (Costco comes to mind).
At first I was pleased with these earbuds. They fit well in my ears (with a little turning & tweaking) and the sound was AMAZINGLY better than those Apple earbuds. However, within 6 weeks I somehow tore off one of the foam ear pads & it is nowhere to be found. Perhaps it is lodged in my ear. (That's a joke.) I wore them one morning on my walk. Things were fine. I picked them up the next morning to go on my walk & the foam was gone. It is literally torn off. Sony doesn't want to hear about it. It's way too late to return them. Thankfully, they were not expensive.I just wish I could give them less than 1 star.
I made the mistake of buying this product without searching it out online first. I am a graphics designer and I needed my monitors calibrated. After using this product, my monitor ended up having a very bad pink cast as I later went out to read a lot of people are having. The company admits of flawed manuracturing and promises to raplace the device if you want to wait a few weeks. I could not get in touch with customer support, they put me in a voicemail marry go arround which circles arround in the same prompts... absolute horrible experience. I can't beleive that Apple Stores are carying this piece of garbadge, after the great reputation that company has. When a company admits to having flawed products, do not sell them for $130.00 people, discontinue it until you fix it. I would rather pay $300 for a model that works, rather then having to deal with this bs all day long, and now having to make another trip to the store to return it.
This computer is awesome when it comes to power, mobility, and exterior design. At 4.7 lbs., it is very light. Of all the centrinos out there, this is definitely the most eye catching. The only problem is that it can destroy the eyes as well. The native resolution for this computer is 1400x1050 which is great if you are a graphic designer. However, for those of us that use a computer to surf the web or type up documents, the resolution is unreasonable since text and graphics are almost 50% smaller compared to other 14.1" screens out there. Sony should have kept the native resolution at 1024x768 like most other computer manufacturers...this would prevent one from having to squint at the screen. One can manually change the screen's resolution to 1024x768 but since it's not native, details get blurred and text becomes fuzzy. I will return mine and wait till Sony releases a lower resolution version for real world users...I really wish I could keep it, but squinting at the screen can get tiresome.
I bought a Phillips DVD player and it broke immediately (the small disc that holds the DVD fell off). When I returned it, at my own cost for postage for the entire unit--speakers included, this was their condition--they sent me another one that was broken with a bogus serial number. Then they told me the second one was out of warranty when I asked for a replacement. Their products break easily and their customer service isn't helpful.
You could of told me that before I bought it. Now I have People sitting here waiting nothing worse than waiting four hours!! 1/2 star
I have tried time and again to get this bridge to work and no dice. I did exactly what the previous poster said about configing the IP address - didn't work so I gave the CD a go. That worked fine - as long as the brige was wired to the router. When I tried to use it for my Replay TV - no go. So I tried to upgrade the firmware - the upgrade tool crashed midway through and now the bridge is not accessable at all. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY.
I purchased this sharpener because it was advertised as a heavy-duty school sharpener. As a middle/high school math teacher, pencils are always being sharpened in my class. I found that this sharpener does a very poor job sharpening, so the kids are out of their seats more to sharpen. Additionally, this sharpener is obnoxiously loud. The noise is quite disruptive to my teaching and to the kids when they're trying to concentrate. I would not purchase this item again, and nor would I recommend it.
I have yet to get this product to work with my wireless router and the call to the company's customer support seemed like an imposition on the operator. It is now sitting in a drawer... I should have returned it right away. I am a LONGTIME AMAZON customer and am sorry I made the choice to buy something OTHER THAN BOOKS from them.
Linksys has terrible quality control on this product or an inherent engineering flaw. I have spent more than eight hours with technical support and after two units, I still need a working expander. The product is not for for the amateur for use with security, but I am(as well as their tech support are) confident their product is faulty. Extremely frustrating so far.
I bought this printer less than a month ago and its already not working right. The paper keeps jamming.The paper tray is jammed and won't come out of the printer. I tried using the other paper feed and I get the same response that the paper is jammed. I wish I had paid attention to the amazon reviewer who mentioned the paper jam problem. This is my first and last time buying Brother.
Info was even wrong on Canon website. Too small for my A620
The first tape I used was very poor quality. If other tapes are similar, they will be returned.Update: As of December 25, I have used three of the tapes. Two were very poor quality.1/2/08 - I have now used six of the 12 tapes. Three are poor quality.1/7/08 - I'm glad some people are pleased with the quality of tapes they received. I have now used eight of the 12 tapes. Four of them are poor quality.1/9/08 - Ten tapes used, five are bad. This is pathetic.1/10/08 - Eleven tapes used, six are bad. Last tape in the pack is being used today.1/11/08 - Twelve tapes in the pack, six had poor quality playback. No wonder they offered free shipping. Greatly disappointed.
If you don't care about WOL the card works fine. My system requires a 3-pin WOL cable to connect the LAN card to the system board. The LNE100TX item description says it has one, but the card that came (version 5) does not have this type of interface. Check for compatibility before you buy it!! I ended up returning mine.
I recently purchased this - very excited to use it in my car - and wish I'd kept the packaging before testing it because otherwise I'd return it because the sound quality is AWFUL! This is one of those purchases I regret making. I advise others not to make the same mistake.
This dvd player worked fine for about 7 months starting last January, and then started to exhibit a small amount of occasional skipping, and would freeze up every so often. Player would become frighteningly hot during/after playing a movie. It is now fully non-functional, a movie will skip constantly- there is no point to even try to play one. All of the reviews are true, this machine is an honest LEMON. Amazon.com needs to add a no-star rating, one star was far too generous.
I was very impressed when I received it. It came in a nice box and it is a very substantial, solid feeling item. The software was very easy to use and the keychain displayed the photos with clarity and good color rendition. Unfortunately, it totally stopped working after a month. Too late to return to Amazon. It is a waste of money and Amazon should no longer sell this product. Beware!
I gave this camera to my grandson on our trip to the Galapagos Islands. It leaked while snorkeling..It was not water proof. Most pictures were ruined. Very very disappointing, indeed.[[ASIN:B00004TWM6 Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm Single Use CameraThe two images that appeared were very very poor quality. What a disappointment!
This speaker not very good, I am so disapointed. Because Sound not strong and absolutely NO Bass. I don't recommend.
This device is awful. It worked for the first 2 or 3 times I used it. I used the belkin usb adapter for my laptop who's wireless card burnt out and it connected to my school's network okay, but after some use my system would lock up. The first thing I notice is that I will no longer have an internet connection and then whatever program I'm in, it would lock up. After that I cannot shutdown my system through the OS (Windows Vista) I have to do a hard reboot. Needless to say I'm returning it and highly recommend buying something else.
I didn't intend to write a review; I actually stumbled upon this website while trying to find a solution to the problems this mouse has caused.I bought it to replace an identical mouse that worked for about 3 years with no problems. (I needed to replace it because the cord got worn--it's connected to a notebook that follows me around the house and it took some abuse.) I bought this one about 2 months ago, and did not have a problem until a few days ago. I made the mistake of trying to install the drivers from the cd that would let me use the "extras" (side forward/back buttons, etc.). The other buttons worked fine without needing the drivers from the cd. Since I installed the drivers, the mouse has stopped working a few seconds after Windows (Vista) starts. The light is still on but the mouse does not function. Unplugging and plugging it back in doesn't solve the problem. Tonight I finally gave up on the extras and decided to uninstall the drivers. I thought the problem was done, because the mouse worked for about 45 min. after I turned on the computer this time. But then, it quit again, and here I am taking 15 minutes to type out a bad review because I'm so frustrated. When the mouse works, I love it, so I can understand the positive reviews from people who lucked out and got a "good" one. So, if you're going to buy this product, know in advance that you are taking a chance. If I were you, I'd spend the extra $5-10 and get one that has only good reviews.
Sorry to put a downer on all these good reviews, but I ordered 4 of these HDMI cables, 1 didn't work at all, and the other 3 showed video on the TV, but the sound was all messed up. I have an LG 1080p TV connected to a HD-DVR and also a Playstation 3. At first I thought it was the TV since I had just bought it, but then I went to the store and got a proper HDMI cable and it worked like a charm. I know a lot of you guys are probably thinking, since it's a digital cable, it either all works, or nothing works at all (common misconception among digital cables). But you have to take into consideration bandwidth. These cables probably have a low bandwidth (the amount of data that can be streamed per second), somewhere around 2GB per second. Blu-ray, HD-DVD, and other 1080i/p sources require higher bandwidth; somewhere around 5Gbps. You can go to Sam's Club and pick up a decent HDMI cable for under $30, or even get one off Ebay. If you've invested a couple thousand for a new TV, HD box, and Blu-ray, it's worth it to throw in the extra $50 for a good cable so that you can experience HD in it's fullest.
This thing seems to work best if you're going slow, like under 50mph. Much more than that and the wind interferes with the sound, even with the mic under the face shield.
I bought this GPS for a young girl who was moving out of town to college. It worked for all of 3 freakin days and then went blank. She called a few days later to tell me and I called J&R who was selling the GPS. They said they no longer sold this product and I couldn't send it back and I was just out of luck with them. That was within a month of buying it. Nextar was no help and so this thing is a P.O.S and I really feel taken by this product and these companys. On a side note, I see this is now priced at $170, I paid $69. Stay away from this junk.
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.
It's an attractive unit that installs easily. Thank heaven the operation is intuitive because there are no instructions. You just hook it up, turn on and wait for results. It's a l-o-n-g wait . . .
We have had several digital cameras over the years and have above average knowledge/experience with digital cameras and their functions/capabilities. This camera we received as a gift a year ago. We never checked the price until today and I am honestly shocked that it is priced at $200. While a good deal for a 12MP 5x zoom camera, we were convinced it was a worthless piece of junk after having had constant issues with the batteries and processing times. I was THIS close to taking a hammer to it.When we first received the camera, it worked fairly well (although I was never overly impressed with picture quality). However about 6 months into it, we couldn't even take one picture because the batteries never lasted. I would put in brand new batteries (tried several brands, Alkaline, NiMH, rechargable - YOU NAME IT) and the camera would barely even turn on. The light would be green initially, but would immediately turn to red and the camera would turn off. It kills me that before I discovered this problem, I probably through away quite a few perfectly good batteries thinking that they were bad.What's interesting is that we finally put this camera to rest in our junk drawer. It has sat there for two full months until today when I pulled it out as a last resort. And what do you know it turned on immediately and I have taken about 20 pictures in the past 3 days without battery failure. I am still disappointed in processing time for deleting photos and taking new photos, but I am just shocked that it's turning on at all.The only conclusion I can come to is that there is some sort of internal battery/memory that just died on us and maybe it needed to be re-charged or rested. Sounds crazy, but that's all I can figure out.I'm going to hold onto this until it dies again, but overall there's no way I would recommend this camera. I suppose I could have received a faulty one, but after an experience like this I wouldn't recommend it and now I question the Kodak brand in general.
If you try to use a Microsoft Force Feedback joystick then forget about this simple cable with 2 connectors.I called Belkin and they assured me I will not have problem with my Microsoft Force Feedback. As usual today, they lied.I ordered from XP PASSPORT for about 3 dollars plus more than 8 dollars shipping and handling (one man or woman handling from the shelf to the envelope).Now checking their return policy they refund the merchandise but not the shipping costs. As you reckon I am not going to pay a shipping to get 3 dollars back, even I doubt they give the money back.XP PASSPORT took a super long time to ship.So Belkin and XP PASSPORT belong to the same society. Shame on Belkin and shame on XP PASSPORT.I think Amazon should check close this guys.
This DVD player is one of those items that looks great from the printing on the box but ends up being a huge disappointment when you actually use it. I found that it would briefly freeze up during parts of a movie with lots of simultaneously loud audio and fast-moving video, like action scenes. The other annoyance was the remote, with all the buttons being the exact same size and laid out in a rectangle. Good luck finding the play button with the lights dimmed! This one's going back tomorrow...
With a name like Xerox and good reviews online, I decided to replace my slow old printer with a Xerox M750. What a disappointment! It was slow, noisy, and it shook itself silly everytime it printed something. I returned it and purchased a slightly more expensive printer (not a Xerox). I guess this is another example of getting what you pay for.
First of all I am not a professional photographer but I took thousands of pictures over the last past years.I bought this lense especially for low light situations where you don't want to use a flash.Well, that said the lense arraived yesterday and I took my time to get familiar with it.I think its a good lense but its just not working for me and my Canon D60.In every light situation whenever I want to use the aperture fully open the pictures are not in focus.This only gets better around F2.5 and above... well, for this I didn't buy it.This lense is on its way back...I will upload some test pictures for you to compare.Next thing I will try out the cheaper F1.8 version.
I purchased this product because I was interested in a cooling fan setup for my 360. The SOLE reason I purchased this particular Cooling stand was because of the Green LED lights on the base of the stand. I just received the unit today and the lights, which I will reiterate are the only reason i bought this particular stand, DO NOT WORK. There was no mention of the lights not working in the description despite it being a used unit. It seems to me the seller left this out. Very unhappy with the fact that they seem to be broken. Product is otherwise cheap and paying double for something that seems to work better might be a better idea. Worst case scenario you could probably set up your own LED lighting and it'd probably look better. I would not recommend this to anyone
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.
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...
Waste of money.Worked OK for about 4 months and then it died (average use was less than 1 hour/day). Electrical burn smell in the room and the picture became messed up. That's it. Dead, just after the 90-day warranty period. Disappointing, since the unit feels solid, nice buttons, mechanism, Made in Taiwan (not China). Still did not last.PAL-NTSC conversion is only so-so. Not the proper aspect ratio, so widescreen PAL movies are squeezed and thus people become very skinny. A better option are the Philips or JVC players that provide a proper letter-box picture and preserve the original picture.
I bought this item for my mother. She copied about 40 CDs over a 3 month period when it stopped working(right at the 3 month warranty period cutoff). She took it to a repair shop who said the microchip went out and would cost $50 to repair (more than 1/2 of what it cost to purchase it 3 months earlier). I contacted Amazon who said they would normally replace it, but couldn't because they couldn't get anymore from the manufacturer. Amazon took it back and refunded most of my money (less a $18.98 restocking fee). I'm kind of miffed about that, but I guess it's better than nothing. If it had worked, it would have been a great deal. All other duplicators that I've priced cost at least 3 times as much. I'm sure this one could have been a fluke and others work great, but I think this item needs a longer warranty period from either the manufacturer or Amazon for just this reason.
I bought this to go with my nice new 1080p TV and I wanted it for it's upscaling capabilities. Annoyingly, it only upscales to 1080i so doesn't make the full use of the TV. However the picture still looks very good like that so the whole upconvert DVD player is definitely the way to go.The reason I hate this player is that it has no resume function - if you are partway through a disk (often happens to us as we watch TV shows on DVD where there are many episodes to a disk and we watch one or two per evening) it will forget where you are when you power the thing off. Our last player ( a progressive-scan Sony) would remember your spot on the five last disks you watched and just automatically return you there when you put the disk in, or power it back up. It's a feature we realize (now that we don't have it) that we cannot live without so this thing is going on Craigslist and we are buying a 1080p upscaling model (making full use of the TV) that *does* have the resume function.Also, the remote is also not intuitive, it doesn't come with an HDMI cable and it's slow and unresponsive. I hate it.
I sent it back, because it was not what I had perceived to be true. From the description, I thought it played DVD's from all regions, but it only plays region 1.
I purchased this remote for my SageTV computer. When the software worked it worked quite well. The 4 color buttons can be assigned to do anything including batch files. However, multiple times per day the StreamZap software would crash and stop working making me get up and use the attached mouse to acknowledge the error and restart the software. It appears that the software is not well supported by looking at their web site. I contacted the tech support email and did receive a response but no resolution (or even an attempt at a resolution) to my problem. I would not recommend this product.
I just purchased 2 of these drives (June, 2005) for use with a video-editing station. I was very excited about finally having very fast drives and enough storage space.On Windows, the drives have to be reformatted since they come compatible with Mac HFS filesystem, not Win NTFS. The box claims that they are Windows compatible, and most disk drives are these days.The format attempt failed the first and second times (it takes a long, long time to format 500GB) so I applied the latest Lacie driver update (dated 6/22/05) hoping that a firmware change would help. Format still fails. No response from Lacie tech support.I'm returning both drives. Next time I will check Amazon's spotlight reviews before I spend $900 on hard drives. Lacie must have outsourced their Quality Assurance team on this one.I've never had such a bad experience with a disk drive, and I've had some bad ones over the 17 years I've been working with computers. Not working out of the box like this is probably a good thing for me, it means I will not have the displeasure of finding out how bad this product is after I've already used it and it fails...resulting in lost data. It did waste a lot of my time though, and now another trip to the store...They sure look nice. If I was wealthy I could use them both for bookends!Don't be fooled by outward appearances.
Pretty easy to set up and use, but it stalls half the time. I generally prefer to watch movies WITHOUT it locking up every 5-10 minutes. I'm definitely looking for a new DVD player. I don't recommend the P241 to anyone.
With a Name like Mead, one would think they would not corrupt their product with such useless optics. It is not as good as my Astrolon: (see Review here at Amazon in Toys) and that,s saying some; has a giant diffraction ring in the objective glass. (Bad) and the Equatorial Mount sags unbeleivably when trying to focus an object in the eyepeice. In short, a horrid experience. I,m sending mine back to Heartland America before the 30 days are up. Better for someone to spend a little more money and get a better scope; something like the Celestron 80MM Powerseeker (...)
Purchased this server for home use in preparation for adding several computers to a LAN. Worked great with just 1 computer. Then, added internet and a router. That's when the server decided not to work. Turned off all the firewalls, as recommended. Re-installed the software several times, each time with the impression that all was well. Not so. The SmartWizard was not installed, so the print server would not route to the printer. Now for the frustration. Contacted Netgear support several times over the next 6 weeks. Each time, except for the last, I was assigned a different technical support person. Each time, except for the last, I was directed to their web site to download the latest software, which I already had. The last response was ..."your printer is probably not support by Netgear..." which is not true (HP Officejet) since it worked fine previously. Needless to say, the server ended up in the trash - not because of the equipment, but because of the support, or should I say the lack of support. I'm sure there's a simple solution, but Netgear is numb to it's customers.
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.
Installation was relatively simple, but the receiver seemed not sensitive enough for the location.After successfully connecting a mac mini with airport at the same location, I was convinced that the problem was the adapter. I installed another adapter , linksys, that worked immediately. Perhaps the super G will work in locations with clear line of site access, but it was not strong enough for my environment. I had to spend the extra money to get a working solution.
Reading all the reviews for the F2, I thought I was making a good choice. Boy was I wrong. They tout roominess and solid construction. My Nikon 3 PRO lens' would not even fit with hoods with a speedlight. The inside zipper was off, but a few zips and unzips seemed to get back in alingment. Though the "wax wear" seemed nice. Other than that, I don't think much thought was put into this bag like some of the others (Crumpler, tamarc, even lowepro) that I have used. You read about bag being a legend; maybe so, but I think not relevant for today's gear where lens' could be bulkier and heavier which would warrant more padding. What a disapointment!
Simply put, I thought the keyboard was backlit. I should have read closely...only the media keys are. WHATS THE POINT? Backlit = dark room...duh! Then as it shows up with this minimal disappointment, I find that there is no IR receiver with it... what a rip off! I will probably return it even though people say the keyboard is great, I'd rather go bluetooth. DIRTY POOL.
This player did play DVD-R/+R, -RW, and +RW, but not well. It kept dropping frames (that is, the video would pause and then skip forward), which is generally a symptom of an MPEG decoder that can't keep up with the bitrate of the DVD. But the DVD was authored at 7.5Mbps max (average 5.5Mbps), and the DVD Forum standards specify that a DVD player must handle 9.8Mbps.
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.
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.
Never could hook up the printer, but it worked OK for a while until it started making erratic connection with the cable modem. Then &quot;POP&quot;, a bad smell, and I'm out $100!Serial FR14A278A011564
The mouse cord wraps around the unit and it has to be stretched out and bent at one particular location to wrap correctly. Due to this poor design, as opposed to retractable cords used by other mouse manufacturers, the mouse went dead with only a few months of use. If you are not planning to carry the mouse around and leave the cord extended all the time, this is not a bad mouse. However, if you are plannig to use this mouse like how a notebook mouse should be used, then stay away from it. I was expecting this to happen when I first received my mouse in the mail, (I didn't know that it was a wrap-around cord at the time of my purchase.) but still not this soon. Overall the most poorly designed mouse I've owned.
I purchased this item from another online vendor at Christmas this past year and it has now failed. It is not recognized by any computer I plug it in and I have tried six. Corsair gave me an RMA to have item replaced but I am better off smashing it with a hammer and buying another brand.
I was used to old Palms which used to have a cradle included in the package. Well, I bought a T5 with no cradle and decided to purchase a cradle separately. I got two of these kits and I am very disappointed: both sync-buttons didn't work and I had to open the cradles and fix them; and, unlike the old ones, the base is very unstable. Worst: I wanted to complain directly to Palm, but there's no E-Mail address for customer communication! Where's the quality control? No customer care policy??? Unfortunately, there's no alternative for the ones who need a cradle for the T5. Palm should care more for its customers and have a more responsible quality control policy. Better thinking, there's an alternative: buy a Pocket-PC!!!
&quot;The Little Friend&quot; is ultimately disappointing in its lack of plot development and resolution. (Or is it supposed to be about a fifteen-year-old's summer fling with existentialism, in which we probably cannot expect a final resolution?) Harriet is a well developed, understandable character; however, this is not true of the other characters, which seem for the most part to be one faceted. A disappointing read.(It was also surprising to find that the author's use of the verb &quot;lay&quot; would not pass an eighth grade grammar test!)
Bought this camera for underwater use on vacation. Based on the reviews I was excited that I had found a product for such a reasonable price that would capture underwater images.Just had the pictures developed and they are completely unintelligible. What a horrible product. I would rate this at less than one star if Amazon allowed since the photos are basically useless. Even at close distance the camera produced blurry images with no discernible sea life. And most photos were only a picture of complete blue (the water).Don't waste your money!! Sooo disappointed.
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.
It looked OK when I took it out of the box. I've seen better, but looks shouldn't matter when it comes to need for transfering data from an old IDE drive to a new SATA internal drive. The problem is, it only worked for about a second until it just sat there doing nothing. I know I probably got a defective one, but haven't had the time to go about replacing it.
Most reviewers have covered the shortcomings of this radar detector. To cut to the chase, I was fairly certain the 9700 had ineffective range when I'd drive by cops and the detector would not go off. There were also countless other times that I saw the cops and then I'd slow down and AFTER I slowed down b/c I saw the cops, then the detector would go off. It finally caught up to me and I was ticketed b/c the Pop didn't go off until the cop was already waving me off to the side of the road. To top it off, the on/off button malfunctioned all of the time until it finally won't even come on anymore. I bought this unit b/c I thought I was getting good value and and it was supposed to be Cobra's top of the line unit. I am about go for quality over value and go with the Escort 8500.
I bought this video card 6 months ago. It worked fine for 4 months. After that my computer used to restart automatically after 20 minutes of usage. I had a tough time figuring out the problem. The problem finally turned out to be this horrible video card. After I removed it from computer, it started working fine. I reinstalled it and updated the drivers and did all possible tricks but it does not work. I finally had to throw the product
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.
I used the Viking 256MB in a Canon S45 camera and it worked great for 5 months and then died during a wedding. It will not reformat and various card readers can not read it. I have emailed Viking Componets, but they have yet to respond.
I got this in Jan 2004 Started having some problems with it then it just quit messed the warranty by 3 months. They want even try to feel sorry about it.. I sure wish I had come here and read the reviews first. Since I was the only one using it and I did not use it that much it took a little longer to tear up.But it did the very same thing the other people were talking about. One of the people at Magnavox tole me the eye will get off that reads.LIke I went in there and gave it a black eye Huh, This is a DUD stay away.. O the remote was a pain from Day one any way.. I will never ever buy Magnavox again!!!
This item (Cblwhl 2 RCA Male / 2 RCA Male, High Quality Audio Cable, 25 feet) was good for what I paid for them; I was hoping they might be a little bit better than what the price suggested.They are a light weight entry level unshilded cables, not to be confused with high end cables. The next order I picked a cable rated better with a slightly higher price and I did get a better than what the price suggested. Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, that said there wasn't any negative concerns with this purchase, just a chance I take from time to time... Happy shopping
You might find this to be pertinent...I bought the same style LaCie about a year ago, but the 250 GB version. This unit was defective right out of the box. I couldn't use it AT ALL! Very loud random clicking sounds. I phoned the company the day it arrived, and they graciously replaced it. A year later, the replacement is still working with no apparent problem, although I hear a much softer version of the clicking--which sounds ominous to me, given the history. (Who can know whether it's normal?)Thinking that was just a fluke (I should read more!), I recently bought two of LaCie's little stackable drives that match the Mac Mini. I've barely started to use those (strictly for backup), but so far, they're doing fine. My advice would be to steer clear of any LaCie drive that is of roughly the same physical shape as the one in question, since they might be subject to the same design flaw. The little mini-Mac drives are of a significantly different shape, so obviously have a different mechanical design--and hopefully better.And if you do still go with LaCie, also be careful not to buy a noisy one. Don't know if they still sell them, but I stopped using an older LaCie drive simply because it was extraordinarily noisy. Specifically ask.
I bought mine by mail. I wish I had been to try it first.In one orientation it is a heavy red filter, turn it 90 degrees and it is a heavy green filter. What I had expected was a more subtle slide between colors or even a left-right dichotomy. But, no, just two heavy color filters. Maybe it would be handy for black-and-white, who knows?DO NOT BUY ONE WITHOUT TRYING IT FIRST!
I bought this computer on my own and spent about [...] dollars.I've had this laptop for about 17 months. Lately, I have been having problems with it booting up. I have learned this is a very COMMON problem with this model. HP will not give me any assistance in replacing it, even though it was their fault. It's ridiculous. They just want me to give them [...] bucks to put TOWARDS fixing it. YA RIGHT! I will never buy an HP product again. Anyone with this problem should call them and tell them! I know a lot of people are having this problem with theirs. Let them know about it!
I bought this so I could watch programs from my PC on my TV including downloaded videos and netflix movies. I was not able to get the audio going and the resolution was not very good. I consider myself fairly technically adept, but I wasn't able to improve these things no matter what I tried. The distance between the two devices is about 10 ft and I should probably consider devices that directly connect, but since I have a laptop, I thought it would be good so that I could move around a bit if I needed to.
I have tried all I know how to do to make this lense work and produce a quality picture. It is not what I would call a quality lense, I have tried to return it to the supplier to no avail. I have given them everything they have asked for and after three e-mails I have not had this resolved nor have I had any more than 1 response to my inquirey for methods of return. so I cannot reccomend this lense or Cameta as a supplier.
Let me start by saying I'm an above average computer user, who has owned three different external HD's, and has been building computers for 15 years.If you are looking for a drive to store important backups or documents on this drive, I would NOT RECOMMEND this external drive!Although the case is aluminum, which helps keep the drive cool, backing up large amounts of data, or making the drive work hard, heats it to the point of failure. There is no cooling fan in the case. I recently lost 120GB of backup files, docs, and emails when the drive, less than two months old, failed. I pulled the drive from the case, and it was EXTREMELY HOT! My current data recovery software was unable to recover the drive, but I was able to recover the data using a different recovery program, after installing the drive in one of my desktops. The software cost me $100. That almost doubled the price of the drive.This drive is an excellent value. 400GB for this price is unbeatable, external or not. At this price, you can pull the drive and install it in your system for almost unlimited storage, and throw your old hard drive in the case for external storage.
i bought 2 of this, and none of them work in my printer. so angry about that.im pretty sure the toners have been used and added powder afterward, bcuz one of them already broken when i opened it.saving money became totally wasted money!!
The ear "wrap" is not adjustable and is not able to sit on my ear. Even trying to use the smaller ear buds, the headphones simply try to come off my ear and I wasn't even running yet. I couldn't get them to stay in my ears even walking around the house. These sit in my junk drawer as well.
I purchased this unit to facilitate the exchange of jpeg's between my Sony Digital Camara and my desktop PC. While you can read and write data to the Memory Stick Reader with the PC, when you attempt to download files created on a Sony camara it will give an error of "The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable." The same files are accessible in my camara or Sony Notebook: they cannot be accessed with the SmartDisk Reader. My attempts with SmartDisk Technical Support were unsuccessful.Don't purchase thid unit if you plan to use it with genuine Sony hardware.
I would say I was also misled... with an overseas adapter. Need less to say... it should CLEARLY designate the product if that's what is being sold! I had to buy a universal adapter from Radio Shack.At this point; the camera seems to work fine.
The Ultalast Nikon EN-EL7 Equivalent Digital Battery UL-ENEL7 would not work in my cool pics 8400 camera and would not fit properly in the charger. had to send them back. Ed Ryerson
The battery I recieved was a DMW-BCE10PP....it does not fit the camera....it's too BIG. Why in earth would amazon put these together is beyond me...now I have to find out how to return it.Amazon is usually so good about this.
The fit on this item is great, very comfortable. However, sound is very poor. Music sounds tinny - very disappointed. I am returning them. Not worth $77.
it really is a shame that amazon doesn't allow you to award 0 stars to a product. There is printer is inexcusably bad. As others have mentioned, it doesn't suck up paper properly, it sometimes randomly shuts off, and the print quality isn't great either. I will never buy another HP product again.
I bought the unit less than a year ago [...]. Right from the beginning it had trouble recognizing different discs and would seize when switching between CD and DVD-A for example. The video and sonic performance of the unit are excellent when it is working.Today I tried to open the disc tray and it wouldn't open. I disconnected the power cable to "reset" the player as per the manufacturers instructions but I am getting no response. I have a ten year old Sony DVP 7700 that has given me zero problems. The Yamaha is made in China and considering that it is their "flagship" player I expected better. Hopefully it is under warranty.
I was hoping to use the G810 as a nice little bridge for my network to a ethernet device but I ran into a few problems. #1, The firmware is buggy. I had to flash the firmware a couple times just to get the configuration console back and when I called tech support, their answer was often, "Unplug the power, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in." #2, The WPA encryption doesn't work. This may be linked to #3. #3, it works for a few minutes and then quits until you power cycle it. Maybe it has something to do with the interconnectivity between the Dlink and Linksys products, but I could get this thing to serve about 3 webpages before it quit with the encryption turned off, and never got it to work with encryption turned on. My overall take, save yourself the hassle and the 4 hours of your life you'll never get back and don't try to get this thing working with a wrt54g. It seems to me that this is a very poor product and you'd likely save time and money by buying an additional wrt54g, flashing the firmware with sveasoft, and running it in client mode as a bridge. That's what I'm going to try next.
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.
My First one Bought in August 07 was made in May 07 and It would forget the channels every few days So when I went to Turn it On It would have to rescan for channels. The 2nd One Also Made in May 07 but Later A Serial Number While I had it connected over HDMI to my Samsung HDTV the Audio and Video would be Out of sync. The Video would be ahead by 1 or 2 Seconds. It would go away for a day and be In sync but then It would come back and be out of sync. the weird thing is Over Component Every thing was fine but I bought this for the Upconverting so Component is Useless to me. Other then those 2 Problems I liked the Player so I hope in a few months some better Quality Ones will be out there.
I've been a Mac user for years, and so it's disappointing to be so frustrated with the new iBook I purchased with the 2 OS's, 9.2 and X .1. One problem is physical: the case pops open when I close it; it is also too small and heavy compared to other computers I've used (such as my Gateway Solo - and this from a PC hater.) The OS X is still far from being very useful for some things: Palm use, for one: you have to either switch back to "Classic" (OS 9) mode to hot sync or else follow Apple support's advice and download the current Palm beta version for OS X, which failed to function and so as a result, I've had to resort to using my old Powerbook G3 for the Palm. There are other problems with OS X in terms of design and practicality, and again, it hurts this old Apple fan to say that Microsoft's XP actually functions in a more friendly fashion in many respects (though IT does some downright psychotic things at times, which is what prompted me to buy the iBook in the first place. Basically, they both fail to work the way they ought to.) Though I'm sure the iBook is a "fine machine" in many respects, when I compare my experience of using it with what I expected, in terms of quality and ease of use, I'm very disappointed. And to top it off, since it's a "custom configuration" (what computer that you buy isn't a "custom configuration" anymore???) the Apple Store now tells me that I had only ten days to decide I wanted a refund. So, I'm stuck with it. My suggestion: stick with your old Mac or whatever, or just paper and pen and a paper Franklin Planner - your life will be much easier, and you'll save two grand (what the "$1,100" iBook will actually cost you, minimal, once you "custom configure" it and buy all the new OS X software you'll need.)
I don't understand the good reviews of this headset even if they were given when the product first came out.They are cheaply made and very difficult to connect to any standard bluetooth driver. The sound quality is poor as well.
I bought this camera and loved it at first but after a couple of months it began to have problems. The first problem was that it just stopped charging the battery. I sent it in for service and it now charges but freezes up all of the time, I have sent it in three more times at my expense and the problem has not been corrected. The last time they blamed it on the battery but I have two and even with a fully charged battery the problem persists. I for one will never buy another Kyocera product and would recommend that you consider a different brand also.
At first I loved this camera. It was my first digital camera and seemingly idiot-proof. But as time goes on, I am getting frustrated with it.1. It is not compatible with the newest ibooks (Mac OSX 10 or higher) and I just got a new computer so now my camera is pretty much useless. Canon's website says they're working on it, but for now, I have no convenient way to get my pictures!2. Good for close ups but you can't zoom out very far at all. Plan to back up and cross roads and fields to get the shot you want.3. The flash washes things out really badly. My Christmas tree looks white.4. With the batteries (4 AA) in it's really really heavy.5. One piece has come apart at the seam. It still works, but I'm sure it's filling with dust and grime.6. Takes a few seconds to take a picture. By the time the beeping and flashing has satisfied itself to take the photo, the cute dog has looked away, the kid on the bike is out of the frame, the jumping fish is back in the water, etc.I got some good pics, but next time I want something a bit lighter and more versatile.
I picked them up for an Xbox 360 since the 360 is notorious for scratching discs, even while the system is stationary. The skins did take the brunt of the console abuse, scratching the skins and not the games. The problem is that there is play in the size of the skin compared to the disc (understandable since you have to squeeze it over the disc.) The problem with the play is it creates an effect like a warped disc, that the laser cannot read through. If you leave the covered disc in the 360 long enough, it heats up enough to smooth the back out a bit. It's just a hassle making it just right so that the game will play. It may work with less data intensive media like CDs.
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.
My new car has a CD player so can't listen my MP3's any more. So wireless tranmitter is the only choice for me. I got this item by looking at the reviews, but I am disappointed. Once you find the channel it keeps drifting in a few minutes. Then you need to tweek a little every few minutes. The tune nub is so sensitive that there is very little range that you catch the signal and few minutes later it is gone. I think I will try irock 300w see if it works. I am definitely returning this item
Numerous messages have been posted on the internet regarding display issues with CRT and LCD. It seems to display very dark and wash out image via VGA input on CRT and LCD monitor while display static or no image via DVI on LCD monitor. It affects many, but not all, monitors out there.If you google "Mac Mini VGA', "Mac Mini dark" or "Mac Mini dim", you will be surprised how many negative posts out there.You can also go to apple.com --> support --> discussions --> mac mini --> display for more details.Don't buy it until you know your monitor works with mac mini.
This player had problems come up a few weeks after we bought it. It will randomly decide to not play discs that are BRAND NEW in pristine condition. It will make horrible grinding noises. It will play a movie but start jerking and skipping 20 minutes in. And the warranty is useless as they want me to ship it back to them at my expense and send me the exact same model. Never buying phillips again.
I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT....IT SAYS IT HAS A BUILT-IN 32MB MEMORY....BIG LIE....I JUST BOUGHT THIS AT WAL-MART FOR $59.99....I WAS LIKE COOL....I GET IT HOME....IT TAKES 2 AA BATTERIES....I PUT THEM IN AND THERE IS A STICKER ON THE BATTERY COVER THAT STATES "LIMITED INTERNAL MEMORY IS PROVIDED FOR TEST IMAGES. THESE IMAGES WILL BE DELETED WHEN CAMERA POWER IS TURNED OFF. PLEASE TRANSFER IMAGES BEFORE POWER OFF."....THIS CAMERA IS ONLY CAPABLE OF TAKING 2 PHOTO'S....YOU HAVE TO BUY A MEMORY CARD IN ORDER TO TAKE MORE THAN 2 PHOTO'S....HUGE RIP-OFF....DONT BUY....DONT BUY....THANK YOU....
I initially bought this because it had a 5 star rating at the time (though few had rated it). It worked great for a short while, then it broke after 4 months of use. This is shameful because we probably only used it for about 15 hours of portable viewing. We took very good care of it and the screen simply went out while we were watching it.We still use the DVD player in our bedroom, but the portable aspect is totally gone. The screen is no longer functioning.Don't buy this. There are hopefully better ones out there. We just placed an order on a new one. Let's hope we have better luck.
The buttons are way too small - difficult to see in dim light. THis loses its funtionality, and therefore its value. Programming is very easy, and the concept is really good. The specific design is extremely weak.
I just received my screen protectors and can't tell a difference when reading, may as well not be on there except for protecting the screen. I couldn't get all the small bubbles out, the larger ones were no problem. I think this one should be passed up.
Do not by this if you want the kit for honda crv 2003. i tried it. it does not fit. no screws for fitting the stereo. no screws for fitting to the car, no instructions.
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.
Bought this camera on a Saturday, by Tuesday stopped working completely, wouldn't turn on. Took it back to the store, staff tried with no luck. Exchanged camera for the same model. Second camera took 46 pictures then wouldn't allow review of pictures that were taken, then while investigating that, refused to turn on. humpf.
I purchased this drive about 3 months ago (Dec 07). It worked well up until about mid Feb 08, when it completely died. The properties says that it is 1.49TB in size (yes, tera), and that it needs to be formatted, but formatting attempts simply say that the drive is write protected. It will not show on WinExp, so it is worthless. One of my colleagues at work had the exact same thing happen to the same Centon product and another had a similar problem with a different Centon product. That is 0 for 3 that I know of. I would not recommend for purchase.
This battery is not compatible with the DMC-FS-15 Lumix camera. Although the camera and battery site state that is. It does note fit into the cmera or the charger and has only connections. The battery that came with the camera has 4 and is labeled as the DMW-BCF10PP.
I could shoot myself for purchasing another MuVo Micro as an Xmas gift for my daughter. Yes I have purchased two in the past year and both have failed. The first one died after 10 months of use and the second unit (gift to daughter) failed within 2-weeks after she received it. I really love these little players and their relatively ease of use including their compatibility with Windows Media Player, but both will not turn on and play back. Creative support has emailed me with instructions to re-install the firmware. I have attempted this, but the unit first needs to turn on to set the player in recovery mode. Getting through to telephone support is almost impossible (as expected).
Well, what can I say about this piece of **** that hasn't already been said? Mine is 13 months old, just out warranty. It's now dead. (H20) It always did hesitate when reading a DVD for some reason. Thank-you SO much Panasonic. I will NEVER purchase another piece of garbage from your once mighty company ever again.
Be warned! You may think that wireless LAN is something pretty up to date and that you will be able to use a pretty standard PCI adapter with XP. You can't. The XP compatbility wizard managed to find this card and announce its incompatibility. And this is despite there being an XP drivers folder on the CD.The version I've got doesn't even run under 2000.AVOID
I agree completely with the previous reviewer. I love the ideaof voice recording quick memos and ideas instead of writing them down,and I think this function is sorely lacking on the Palm III. This attachment adds surprisingly little bulk to my Palm III. BUT, the exposed buttons are activated when it's inside my briefcase pocket (there is no off switch to prevent accidental operation), the fit is too tight and it does not completely close. I also think the speaker volume is a bit too loud and there is no volume control. As much as I'd like to have voice recorder capability, this product just isn't there yet. I'm hopeful Landware (or someone) can improve on this great idea.
I recently purchased the new 52 inch Samsung B750 (from Amazon) and picked up this HDMI cable as an afterthought. I figured it had over 2000 reviews, almost 5 stars, and was only 70 cents at the time. Plus... all HDMI cables are the same right? Great deal! Wrong. I plugged it in only to see my new TV reading, "Check signal cable." Frustrated, I went to pull out the cable and troubleshoot, but the metal casing stayed in the port, permanently disabling the cable! Trash.Upon further research, I've discovered there is in fact a difference between HDMI cables (category 1 vs 2, etc) and that some of my friends have had similar experiences with this particular model. Sure, it costs almost nothing, but you're better off buying a soda from the vending machine. With this cable, you definitely get even less than what you pay for. Buyer beware.Justin
Although I didn't buy this junk from Amazon, I need to tell someone that RCA has made a terrible mistake in letting this product get loose. A year ago I had to replace the digital sound board, and now the DVD drive has completely quit....I'm buying somebody else's product.
Purchased this product as a backup back in Oct. 2008 to attend a family wedding. It tested fine in my D90. When used with the Nikon MB-D80 Multi-Power Battery Pack the camera would stop functioning after less than 100 photos due to this battery losing it's charge. For some reason the MB-D80 defaults to the weakest battery, I was able to remove the Engergizer battery and use the MB-D80 with the single original Nikon batter, but that's another story...I've tried to charge the battery and it completes the charge cycle but never powers up he D90 or shuts down immediately after start up. Contacted Beach Camera and they told me it was probably a 'bad battery' and they would exchange but I'd have to pay s/h. Did not think it worth it... should have dealt with Amazon directly as I have since learned.From the other reviews on this product, perhaps my battery was the exception but seems to be fairly common in reading other reviews... yes, I'm looking for another backup battery, which is why I'm submitting this revew, albeit late. Have my daughters graduation coming up, so hopefully the Nikon replacement will be better.
I'm a faithful fan of Marantz and have been using them for almost 15 years now for my home stereo equipment (-speakers). The Marantz DV6500 Universal Player for years before upgrading to the newer DV 6001 one for the HDMI technology since I purchased the Marantz SR7002 THE Best Reciever they make. Or HIGHEST GRADE with THX, HDCD, DolbyTrue HD, SRS, and of course DTS among other features.The receiver sounds better than the last but the Player has drop outs when watching TV shows!! It was In the shop 3 times, so for weeks no player. They lost my replacement In the mail and took Into the eigth week to finally get a replacement. IN THE MEANTIME I WAS LUCKY TO ROB MY BEDROOM OF A SONY $99.99 player upconverter to use so for 8 weeks the Sony played perfectly.So It's not my HDMI cable or any other trouble. It's just not. But now the replacement player IS having DROP OUTS!!!! Now what do I do?Yes when working It blows away any competition by far has a phenominal picture ABSOLUTELY AS GOOD AS THE SONY UPCONVERTER! AND SOUND like you never thought It was going to be. NOTHING COMPARES! BUT WHAT GOOD IS IT WITH DROP OUTS. Note Drop Outs never with music CD's only DVD's.IS THIS GOING TO BE THE START OF 3 MORE REPAIR TRIPS? NOW THEY WANT TO SEE THE DISCS I'M PLAYING? IF I HAD ANY DOUBT IT MAY BE THE DISK don't think I tried that? But I can tell them they won't get through 2 episodes without a drop out. Who knows If they got that kind of time. Or will they try tell me to go away this time? 2 lemons unlikely. So I say a design flaw. Don't want to leave marantz maybe get the 5001. But the store has to give me some kind of credit for mine. I will be going with lower priced models from now on!!! As long as it has DTS It's fine. I have the Marantz SR4002 receiver In my bedroom and It Is fantastic.With DTS. MY ADVICE STICK WITH THE DV 4001 or 3001 and save some money!This Is a edit addition on 7/10/09I had to hook this up using an optical cable & a tri color cable for picture and sound, to get this to play with no drop outs.Now I have the Marantz SR4002 Receiver In my other room and a Marantz DV4001 for use with It.I'm having more connection problems. The players remote will not work until warmed up 15 to 20 minutes. I had the PLAYER REPLACED and the new one does the same thing! Marantz what's up?2 Different Receivers and 2 different players ALL MARANTZ yet each set hasbig connection problems.Your own receivers are having trouble playing your players.Each time I tried a new player but the problems stay the same??Never thought I'd think of leaving.I'd change players before receivers. In fact I hooked a Blu Ray up and that plays fine. Just the Marantz through Marantz has problems.
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 display has large text but no lighting. Unless you have perfect light and perfect angle, the display is almost impossible to read.
I bought this for use taking panorama shots. I used it one day near home for testing and it seemed okay. A month later, and 1500 miles from home, I was shooting the Grand Canyon when it quit. It wasn't the switch, it was the molded connector that plugs into the camera. I am NOT a happy camper. I finished the shoot using the camera's timer, but that sure slows things down.
This camera has not satissfied me, even as a toy. It works only under sunlight, else it blurs the image, and it requires too much time to take a pic under room light. Also, the sides of the pictures look round. It's still very small, but there are others in the market better, with the same price.
I did a lot of research on the different players below $100. This one seemed to be the best. It took a while to receive from Amazon.com. I've had it for 4 days and must have spent 10 hours trying to get it working. The iRiver website and customer service are unacceptable. The customer service line rang busy for 20 minutes. When I did get through, I waited on hold for an hour and 4 minutes for someone to come on the line. When I did get someone, he was rude. He did not want to stay on the line and walk me through the steps to address the problem. As soon as I got off of the phone, I had another problem. Called back and got busy signal. Held again. After a few minutes on hold, a message came on that they were closed. Only open for support M-F 8-5. (And only then when you can actually get a live person.) The CD that comes with the device is not up to date. You have to go to the iRiver website to download the latest version and then update firmware. Then, you cannot use iRiver Music Manager. You have to go to Windows Media Player. Sometimes it would recognize the device and, other times, I had to reboot the computer to have the device recognized again. I was finally in a position to download music and had the songs selected. When I tried to sync, I got a message that said there was an unknown error. After hours of frustration, I decided to pack it up and send it back. I gave 1 star because it is small and seems to be a good device, if only it wasn't such a hassle to set up.
I liked how this player worked sitting on a desktop or in my car. But when I took it with me on a walk or bike ride, it skipped constantly. I had it in a nice padded carrying case on my bike ride and it still skipped terribly. Sent it back and my next try will the Aiwa XP-mp3c
I had the Canon S70 for about 3 years and one day the image sensor broke. The cost to repair it was about $150 or half of the price of the camera when new. I then went with the PowerShot SD550 and after 3 months, the clip that holds the battery compartment shut broke off. Luckily it is still under warranty. Both Canons took great pictures, I took good care of them but they are prone to breaking.
I am a novice audiophile but I can tell these speakers leave a lot to be desired. My $40 radio shack speakers blow this thing away. The only difference between the Center channel and the towers is the mounting system and the orientation of the label on the grill. These are definitely not rated at RMS rating that they say that they are. I have mine hooked up to an onkyo 120 watt RMS reciever and they begin to pop and distort at about 1/3 volume. The Center and towers look pretty, but they don't perform like they should. If you want a better deal people are selling them on ebay for around 50 bucks, but I can't even say they are worth that.
I needed to replace my originally 50mm 1.4 because it was dropped accidently by someone over the weekend. I ordered a new one and it arrived broken. The lens box was NOT protected at all in the shipping box from Amazon. It had some bubble paper on only one side. The lens was rattling inside when I opened it. Gave it a quick test run and photos were blurry and AF struggled to lock. I put my 580ex speedlite on and the shots were still not tack sharp. Hoping the replacement lens they are sending arrives in NEW and WORKING condition. The lens arrived without a packing slip too which is odd for Amazon.
The good news is that so many people have had problems setting up and configuring the WRE54G that there is a wealth of information available online to help you troubleshoot. I tried everything I could find and think of for about 8 hours, and still can't get to the configuration page. After reconfiguring my entire network (routers, modems, and clients) several times to try to communicate with the range expander, I'm throwing in the towel. I may have a bad unit; however, I'm done wasting my time. It's in the mail back to Amazon.
Product was shipped with a defective LCD. It initially would not register to the base station. When it did, the display grew dim and finally became unreadable. I returned the handset as defective and was immediately notified that the headset was out of stock and could not be replaced....DigiDeals offered a refund, I accepted and I received the refund about 2 weeks later.
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 bought a couple of these when they were on sale. In a lot of ways it's convenient. It does a fairly good job of scanning, copying, printing and faxing in a Windows XP environment. Perhaps most impressive to me is I've run thousands of copies through the auto sheet feed with minor problems. I've found that more reliable than most.I have had some problems with it waking up to print. As one of the other reviewers suggested, unplugging the USB cable and plugging it back in seems to help. It doesn't happen that often but it's more likely to happen if you've been copying and now want to print.Perhaps my biggest issue with this all-in-one is the lack of Vista support. I checked with Sharp. They confirmed they didn't have Vista drivers and were unable to say if they ever would. This makes me cautious about this printer and will also make me cautious about buying Sharp products in the future due to poor support.From a scan and copy perspective, the AM-900 does fairly well with good copy. If you have something that is light or faded, you will probably need to find another copier or scanner. I have an inexpensive Samsung Laser all-in-one that does a good job scanning and copying faded documents that this device has difficulty reproducing.The device does seem to be durable as I have carried it to a location to use for making copies and I haven't had any reliability problems in doing so.I also find the scan software fairly easy to use and you can use the auto document feeder. Unfortunately, the software, at least the XP level can be unreliable so save your work often or it may abend and lose it.When I upgrade to Vista, I'll probably be limited to using the AM-900 for copies and faxes only unless Sharp updates their drivers and software.Be cautious about buying from Sharp until you know what kind of support they offer.
I have a Linksys WRT54GS wireless router, and am using the new WPA encryption. Linksys tech support spent a long time attempting to help interface the WRE54G ramge extender. Bottom line:-The WRE54G does not support WPA and bad things happen when you attempt install WPA (not noted in the documentation).-After some time working with the weaker encryption, the tech rep indicated that my unit was defective.-The new Linksys WRT54GX MIMO WIRELESS ROUTER solved my range problems and supports WPA encryption.-Amazon handeled the return in exceptional fashion.
We purchased our DVD player in June 2005 from HH Gregg for $140. By December the screen would sometimes turn white so that we couldn't see the picture. Within a few months the screen stayed white all of the time, so that now we cannot play dvds at all. Audiovox wants $94 to fix it. I'm sure thats the cost of replacing it. The sound quality was never great, but we endured it. What a complete waste of money and theres no way I'm sending Audiovox another $100 for this or any other product.
I purchased this system 1.5 years ago from Walmart. Not a bad price and the sound was ok (while it worked). Some set up issues and arrangement problems due to short cables but all in all OK for the price.However: little did I know that six months later, after not all that much use and sitting in one and only one location, it absolutely refused to put out sound! NO SOUND AT ALL except for the first few seconds playing a CD. That's it! After that, nothing.Six months of use is all I got for my money. Panasonic refused to answer my questions via their website. ARGHHHH!NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE PANASONIC!!
These have failed to work for me in every item where I have tried to use them. The problem was that they did not make electrical contact with the metal springs inside the battery compartment. If you compare these adapters with a real D size battery, you will see that the typical real battery has much larger metal areas for the springs to touch.It's a nice idea and I'd love to find some adapters with a better design but these unfortunately fail the test. Buyer beware.
The sound is much better than other ipod satellite speakers I have used, but still substandard. The blue backlight is way to bright, it lights up the whole room. It is impossible to read the time from any distance beyond a few inches. The unit does not keep good time as well. It has gained 8 minutes since I plugged it in two months ago.The remote control function is great. I love that I can hit snooze with the remote, or even set / enable the alarm.
I would recommend NOT buying this product. I've had mine for about a year and a half. Since the operating system is not hard-wired, you have to download it from the Franklin website any time the batteries wear down. On sevral occassions, the Franklin website was either down or being serviced, making it impossible to get the os. When everything is operating well it takes upwards of 15 or 20 minutes from a dialup to download. The software supplied is also a bear to work with. This is probably one of the most poorly thought out electronic devices I've ever owned. Am looking at other readers and when I find one I like, the Franklin 911 is going in the garbage.
Warning to people who want to use this device for cassettes: It ate the very first one I tried to play. Other problems: Poor radio reception and uneven volume when playing audio CDs.
As an avid expedition traveler and photographer, I was excited about the LowePro Slingshot 200. It seemed like the perfect size and solution for my needs. Unfortunately, after taking it on a few trips, I have ditched it in favor of a more traditional camera bag.My gear: I usually venture out with a Nikon D300 plus 2 lenses, a speedlight, and a couple of filters.In addition, I usually have a water bottle, a small snack, and some papers (maps, pamphlets or small books). I mention these items because if your camera bag is going to double as your backpack, then you'd better hope it can handle these other needs as well.This was my first disappointment with the LowePro Slingshot 200. When I put my camera gear in the Slingshot, it all fit nicely, but there was no obvious room left for these other small items. Even a pack of mints or a map had no logical home, other than to fold it and stuff it next to the camera gear.The Slingshot is very stiff. You can't crush it. So if you are traveling with it, expect the Slingshot to be your carry-on item. Fair enough, but forget putting a book in it.My second major complaint is that the Slingshot is hot and heavy. With my D300 and extra lens aboard, the thing feels like it has 3 cameras in it. The padding is dark and thick and covers your back. Wear it outside in high heat and it's like placing your whole back in a hot waffle iron.In the summer of 2008, I took the Slingshot 200 on a long trip through Italy. After the first 3 days, I just ditched it and picked up a small shoulder-style bag. The relief was immediate. Returning to the states, I gave the Slingshot to my son to take on a Galapagos Islands expedition. He ditched it as well, citing the same issues, and has since picked up a Tamrac Velocity 5X, which carries a similar price tag and capacity but is much more versatile, comfortable, and user-friendly.
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.
I bought the player with 1109 version firmware from Amazon 2 weeks ago. It just did not load any of my DVD-R media discs. All those DVD-R discs can be played by my old Sanyo DVD player I bought 3 years ago from Walmart. That just did not justify its fame.
This item is not worth over $100. there is only 64 mbs on it that fits like 10 songs on there I advise you not to buy
I thought that this product would be ideal for my situation however it has to be reprogramed almost every time, I called consumer service and ended up off shore(what's new) and they wanted to blame my router and charge me for information which I refused as I believed that the problem was with the booster. After requesting to speak with a supervisor she decided to put me through to a tech - finally, And I waited for over an 1/2 hour before hanging up. At this point I would NOT recommend this product at all and I'm very disapointed in Cisco systems as a company.
I'm about 1/3 through this. When I saw that the kids were about to embark on another escapade I literally sighed and set down the book, wondering how many pages were going to be devoted to a half-hour's worth of action. Each scene starts out interesting, but then it's milked for everything it's worth. Almost literally every step they take is described in excruciating detail. It's plain boring! A lot of the characters are interesting, but nothing happens with them. This is an author who has been over-praised and thinks every word she writes is gold.Speaking of the author, when I first started wondering if I would bother to finish this thing and switch to reading, say, the Dictionary or the phone book, I looked at her picture on the back. Very self-important looking. She looks like someone who would write this book.Bottom line -- I honestly don't know if I'll finish it. Every time I get fed up, something catches my interest. Then it drags on and on again and I start getting fatigued. We'll see.
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.
I bought two of these without reading the customer reviews (never again), one for me and one for my wife. Within 5 days, the left side of the grafitti area stopped working on my wife's Palm. Amazon graciously exchanged it for another equally defective, [money] worthless piece of electronic equipment. Soon after that, my Palm, which worked great for about two weeks, developed the same problem. At this point we returned both of them and are currently awaiting a refund so we can get a different brand/model at a local merchant.I know what your thinking, me and my wife write like apes and broke the device because we wrote to hard. In that case, do not take my word on this, you will notice many, many other customers with an IDENTICAL problem. It's just been a hassel playing mail tag with Amazon to get this right. Do yourself a favor, if you must buy the m125 (don't), do so at your local electronics store so you can take it back quikly if it has a similar defect, because it probably will.The worst part of the ordeal, is that I lost a little bit of faith in Amazon.com. Even though this is a commonly reported issue with this device, Amazon will keep sending out bad device after bad device. Please Amazon, you can do better.
When you order these, you actually get 2 per order. It doesn't seem too clear in the description, so if you only need two, order one unit as described here. Because, just like in the picture, you'll get 2.I bought it for my wonderful ergonomic keyboard and mice, to adapt to a wireless USB KVM. For some reason, they didn't work. What's more, even when I plugged these adaptors directly to the CPU USB ports, they still did not work. I'm not sure if it was my computer setting or whether they worked or not. When I'd plug my mouse and computer directly to the CPU PS/2 ports, they worked fine.They came nicely packaged, very professionally wrapped. So, make sure these are the right units because they may not work with every PS/2-USB set up.
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 love the price and the length, however after several attempts to use this prouct with several TV's and computers from flat screens to cathode rays and from laptops to desktops, I could not get this product to work.
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 had problems by order of importance to me with my first 2 because:1. Stylus interface to screen--req'd excess pressure--alignment to icons inconsistent - after repeated calibration--text inconsistent, i.e. "I" comes up with "F" as worst onehappened with other letters (both units) 2nd unit better butstill had "I" problem though lesser extent.2. Monochrome screen is hard on my eyes - decided color is best.3. Screen size is too small. Prefer the larger though bulkierwider screen.Currently owner of a 2 meg Palm IIIE. I have a basis of comparison as to sytlus pressure which is fine with this unit.The "new and improved" were polar opposite on this score.
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.
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 worked for a while, but then it started to disconnect and finally died! If you move or connect and disconnect this cable often, then it will become unstable. It is good cable only for static and permanent connections.
I received the package, hooked it up, and loaded the CapWiz. It worked fine, receiving signals from the Sony VCR/DVD and creating a file. Next, I loaded Ulead Movie Factory, and attempted to create a DVD. 20 minutes into the process, the error message "This file has serious errors" displayed. I clicked OK, and another error message appeared. Movie Factory has something wrong with it.Next I opened up Sonic Solutions MyDVD, and imported the DVD Xpress file. I used the editing and DVD creation functions, and they worked fine .So now I use 2 programs that can transfer a VHS tape or DVD to a DVD.These software companies actually don't want people to copy VHS tapes to DVD. The Sonic Solutions program supposedly will capture from a VCR, but doesn't have a driver for it.Before getting DVD Xpress, I bought Pinnacle Software Dazzle 150, which said on the box that it will capture from a VCR. The driver for the Dazzle 150b box could not enable the computer to recognize the box, only a DV camcorder. I downloaded the Dazzle Driver from their website. It worked 2 times, but it would stop working after a few minutes. Then I tried to reload the driver, and it wouldn't work at all. I conclude the software is only good for use with a DV camcorder. If I were in charge of the Federal Trade Commission, I would order Pinnacle Software to shut down today for false advertising. My rating for Dazzle 150 is Zero stars.I bought the Dazzle 150 because the Sonic Solutions MyDVD did not have any capability to capture video from a VCR, again just a DV Camcorder. I rate MyDVD at 2 stars, since it would create a DVD.The computer I use is a Dell Dimension 5100, which meets the system requirements for the 3 packages. No other programs were running when using the Video Capture programs.So the net result is I can copy VHS tapes after paying $250 for software that shouldn't have been needed if Sonic Solutions MyDVD had worked correctly.I may get the money back by using these software packages in ways the makers don't want me to.
I purchased the mount online and hooked it up to my Sampo 17&quot; LCD and the screen drops. It doesn't stay up the screen is too heavy for the tension on the fittings. I called Omnimount direct and they suggested I change the washers? Thats just great! Lousy service I wouldn't buy another omni mount because of their service.
I've owned this model for one year and have had problems several times. Finally, a few days ago, it just stopped all together. For a piece of hardware that cost me over $50, I expected a longer life! And, of course, the warranty has expired. Very poor quality control at Logitech, that is for sure.
I should have read the prior reviews more closely. Yup, no cable, CD program, instructions, just nothing but drive. You better know BIOS and computers well or you'll wind up with less hair by pulling it out. At least I had mounting screws in my garage. With my luck the darn thing will be a faulty drive I suppose. Don't expect any help from Amazon besides returns. Amazon just ships not explains. At least my friend told me were in the setup you have to go to turn on drive 1 port. GGGGGRRRRRRRRR. If you need help, go to the Western Digital web site.
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.
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.
The quality of construction on this item is great. It's sturdy, durable & you don't have to worry it'll fall apart. I like the material it's made out of, and the film strap works really well. So that is why I gave it 5 stars.I personally don't think it's the most comfortable camera bag I have used. It's a bit awkward to wear on your hip & over the shoulder.There are quite a few downsides to this product. My Diana Mini doesn't fit. I literally have to squeeze it in, and to get it in I cannot have the "wallet" in there, and the lens cap cannot be on the camera. I contacted LOMO before purchasing & they said it would be no problem to get a mini in there. Also the Diana flash barely fits, but it's possible.I bought this to take to Vegas & to be able to transport my camera through airports. I wish I hadn't...it would of been another $30+ I could of spent on the trip. Oh well, live & learn.
I only used the camcorder once and recorded about 35 minutes of video. I was impressed with the quality of both the video and sound. It played back really well on my television, but when I tried to download the videos to computer I got audio but was NEVER able to obtain video. Although I followed the manufacturers directions for downloading the video files, which required downloading the software to my computer, it never worked. The problem was most likely in the camcorder software itself because after attempting to download several times the camera will no longer even come on. Upon contacting customer support they insisted that it was not a problem with the camcorder but was a problem with my batteries. However, I changed batteries 5 times to make sure the batteries were fresh and it still would not work. And I still do not have my videos. I sent the camera back. Although the concept is a good one, I think I'll stick to a higher-end camera.
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.
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.
I purchased this laptop in June of 2007. It was an awesome little laptop for the first six months I owned it. Quite literally, the moment we hit 2008 I have had nothing but problems with this laptop. It refused to boot in January and I had to send it in to HP. They returned it to me THREE WEEKS later. It was fine for about a month and a half - although it worked slower than before I sent it in. Last week it started doing the exact same thing. I sent it in, received it back, and they HADN'T fixed the problem. Now they're sending me a new battery, and I have to turn around and send it in to HP again. And they refuse to just replace it and swap out the hard drive, instead they insist on making me chase my tail and fall behind in the college classes I need the laptop for. My advice: only get this laptop IF you have another computer handy to take its place when you have to send it in....This is an awesome laptop but every once in a while a laptop will turn up that gives you nothing but headaches. I've been waaayy too tempted to throw mine off my front deck. Buy with caution.
I bought two for a vacation in Alaska last summer. They seemed perfect for what I was wanting, according to the description and published specs. But, they saw very little service because of the difficulty finding the target, keeping it steady, and focusing. Focusing was extremely hard. We could not use them at all and we both tried. A more expensive and higher quality binocular may have worked. Even an inexpensive 7X50 would have been okay for what I wanted. Bushnell makes good stuff, but this 10X32 binocular did not work for us.
We bought this last chirstmas for the kids to watch on road trips. Worked good for them but the screen quilty is not the best. It did sometimes snag up and we would have to start the whole thing over again. Love the case it came in and all the other stuff. I would say if you are going to buy this it is a crap shot, It may work good for a long time or it may not. we found out it would cost $90 to fix our. We are investing our money somewhere else this time.
i am throwing away my second pair of these ear buds...1 bud keeps going out and you know how annoying that is when you are working out...ugh! so it is frustrating and another $10 down the drain.awful awful ...and will not buy again
Let me start by saying that the lens looks very nice. It's build quality seems ok. The zoom ring has a little play to it when zoomed out and there is a little play when attached to my Canon 20D. The lens is not very sharp at f/4 or 2.8, but you can get by with sharpening in photoshop. I also bought a Sigma 1.4x comverter and I have to shoot at f/8 to get a sharp image. The focus is very quiet but is not that fast. It searches a lot and seems to focus just behind fast moving subjects. I switched over from Nikon and I didn't have a ton of money to buy all of the Canon EF lenses. If you have the extra money buy the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8. I'm sure it's focus is right on and is tack sharp. But if you're on a budget like me you'll have to settle for the Sigma. You always get what you pay for and I feel that I should shelled out the extra money for the Canon. I hope this will save a few people the mistake that I made.
I bought the EPSON R320 30 days ago for just under $200, it is now is selling for $20 less in the same store. I took it back because it is a stupid printer, the default settings baffle me, if you swap between 8x11.5 paper and 4x6 photos you never know how your printout is going look. The printer seemed to go into lala land while using it, had to shut it off and re-power on to get it going again (then I had to reset the settings for the type of print I was doing). The software supplied with the printer "FILM FACTORY" is worse then useless; it seems it was designed to use ink uselessly. I got better prints just using MSWORD or the Camedia program that came with my camera. The store (FRYS) took it back and I bought a bubble jet at same price, which so far is working fine.
Its funny Mario, because the exact same thing happened to me. I got this less than a year ago (I got it for Christmas, it wasn't my choice of getting it), and about a month ago it stopped working, the screen just froze and the sound blew. Lets see, it hasn't been the next Christmas has it? That would make this almost useful for about 3/4 of a year, thats about 9 months....What a pathetic excuse of an iPod rip-off. The Dell DJ is even better than this, at least that doesn't freeze up every two weeks! The volume limit of this is way below that of an average CD player, so when I was trying to blare it to drown out the wigger music in homeroom, nobody heard it besides me! The iPod goes a lot louder than this crap! The sound quality is choppy, and takes the whole point out of the music. It also holds only a 1.8 gig of memory. I dont know about you, but the lengths of my songs can go from 4 minutes to as high as 20, so...thats only about just less than 500 songs...Guess how many CD's I have. C'mon, do it! I have over 100! Thats about at least 5000 minutes worth of songs, this cant even hold 3K! The iPod, and even the mini, are all 1000x better than this poser! Avoid!I'd give this negative stars if I could.
My primary use was to be watching movies from Netflix. Most of these movies played on the DVD system do not put the full sound track out to the TV. Sometimes it is only the sound track. Mostly it is nothing. So mostly TV Ears do not work for me.TV shows do put the full sound track from the Cable box to the TV, so it works for this use.
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
Terrible cartridge life!! Don't be fooled by their marketing gimmick! Yield: Approx. 2000 pages (5-percent coverage). Most people will read it and remember only the 2000 pages and not focus on the 5% coverage, but who prints pages with only a few lines. I think this is borderline illegal marketing. I'm not the only one who thinks the cartridge stinks. Read the reviews at www_staples_com.I used two cartridges since April 2007 to Dec 2007 with moderate printing of assignments/articles etc. In comparison my Konica Minolta cartridge lasted 2 years under similar workload. The only downfall of the minolta is that the printer has a long startup time. The canon printer starts up very fast. But, I prefer a slower startup with a longer cartridge life.
This certainly does not work on the Hitachi DZHS903A that I have despite it being the only item that keeps coming up when I search for lens. Sent it back. The service and help I got from the store was great but the product just isn't it! Use the camera for normal fun videos (Hitachi is not around anyway)and buy a good camera with good lens for wide angle pictures. Not worth the aggravation
Bought two - did not work with any combination of iPhone and plugs that we had (2 of each). Not worth saving $10 to have to return it anyways.
I run servers, specifically mw3 servers currently and after 4 hours of trying I simply couldnt get what I needed done. I changed every setting in the router I could. Not only that, we got this new router to improve are terrible wireless signal we had b4 with another dlink and this one actualy was worse some how then are 3 years old one. I definitely highly do not recommend getting this, after 5 minutes using the Netgear N600 WNDR 3400 my server was up and running and we had 100% wireless signal.
i ordered this product twice and both times the order was cancelled. now it is 4 days before christmas and i don't have a present for my daughter. i am so angry that amazon would host this seller.
I received this as a gift for Christmas and at first it was fine, at first. It works but not amazingly well and then all of a sudden it stops working. It's supposed to sense an unused radio station and then turn on but if it doesn't sense anything you're stuck. Don't buy this.
I don't even use it anymore, didn't think it was that great. I got a gel rest from fellows, a lot better....
At first I thought this was a great product it was compact and had a good amoutn of memory... however after using it for about 5 months it just stopped working... it woulden't turn on... I hadn't dropped it or done anything unusuall to it... I sent it back to Iriver and they replaced it... Then after having that one for about 3 months.. all the files mysteriously wernt there anymore.. and then they reapeared all scrambled... after several attempts to fix the problem and wasting a lot fo time.. the player turned off and woulden't start again... this is totally unacceptable from a fairly expensive electronics product.
These comments refer to the L75, which is similar to the L70. I bought the L75 from another retailer because of a good rebate and long battery time. The next day I returned it and purchased a Toshiba SD-P1600, of which I like very much.As many reviewers have said, the worst part of this player is the low volume with both the speakers and headphones. I didn't care much about the speakers, but the volume with the headphones is still much too low to overcome ambient noise such as in an airplane. In my quiet house, with the volume up all the way, it was about the right volume with the headphones. But not nearly enough for locations with background noise. Although I generally like Samsung products, I'm truly amazed this one ever reached production due to the volume issue.The player felt cheaply made and fragile. After pressing the stop button several times it didn't always work unless I pressed it just right. The remote was a cheap credit card style.There is no video input, so you can't connect a camera or videocamera to the player. Most players will do both in and out.There is no dolby or dtx passthrough, which means if you connect this player to your home theater, your audio will suffer with 2 channel low grade audio.The picture quality was good. The big draw with this player is the advertised 4+ hours of battery time. I didn't test the battery time so I don't know if it lives up to the spec. Some have said the player skips easily, but when I bumped it side to side or up and down I didn't notice any skipping. I didn't bother testing it in a car.If you're looking for a portable DVD player, look at the the Toshiba unit I mentioned earlier. It has the features that I mentioned above that the Samsung didn't have, and it's well built. Its battery time is about 3 hours. Picture quality is very good. With the very same DVD and headphones, I lowered the volume about 25% from maximum to hear it well. This level corresponded to maximum volume with the Samsung.
I have used Adaptec products in the past and did not expect to have problems installing the USB 2.0 2 Port Cardbus Adaptor. The instructions directed me to the Adaptec website for the Windows XP driver which I carefully followed the instructions to install on my Sony Vaio laptop. The result was a locked up computer which could only be resolved by disconnecting the battery as the keyboard and mouse no longer worked. I used System Restore to back out of the corrupted driver. I went through the installation process again and again the system crashed. I will return the product and purchase a different adaptor.
When I first opened the box, I noticed that there were stray metal fibers sticking out at the point where the rubber tubing met the connector. I would have been embarrased to have a product go out in that condition, had I been the packer, but I figured the quality would probably not suffer, and plugged that end into the TV to prevent additional wear and tear. the remainder stretches behind the couch, to plug into my laptop across the room.I get all of my TV online, but watch most of it on my TV, so that I can still use the laptop for other things. I do a lot of plugging and unplugging of the HDMI cable. There's plenty of slack, so I never had to bend it unneccesarily,or abuse it in any other way, but in a little more than a week, the cable completely stopped working.I think that performance would be ok if it was plugged in and left alone, but it can't stand up to being plugged and unplugged.
i ordered this product and rechargeable batteries and charger. Both are junk. The "Reader" failed after the first use, and the batteries never hold an adequate charge. I later purchased a Rayovac Battery charger w/ batteries from Walmart ($6.00)...works great! As for the Reader, I simply download from the camera to desktop! Save your money!
I add to the previous reviewers - This product is Worthless. Mine will charge and run a camera for a Very Short time, then fall flat. Alternatively, I can charge it up and leave it for a time and it will go flat with no use at all. Defective. Waste of Time and Money. Buy something else.
As nomorecoasters mentioned, these are pathetic garbage landfill materials. I originally bought a stack of 50 of these Memorex 4x DVD+Rs, they all burned fine. I heard from forums that CMC disks suck. As a non-believer, I bought another stack. This time, I hit the jackpot. Out of 10 disks, 4 disks have data verification failures on them. Every one of these disks would have funny looking rings on the written side due to uneven dyes. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Until today, I would have given this 5 stars. But today, just a week after the warranty expired, I turned the printer on and it was totally fried. (It's powered through an APC UPS.) The window showed Chinese characters, the computer didn't recognize it and called it unknown new hardware and the physical ink cartridge mechanism is locked up inside. Now I know I could have bought an extended warranty and all that, and Canon has no legal obligations to fix this, but I doubt that any of us really considers it acceptable for a product to only last through it's warranty and then die. So I'm giving this a single star because, as great a printer as it was, it should have lasted longer. And just to pour salt in the wound, this same printer costs $100 more today than it did when I bought it a year ago when it was the new model. Heck, it even costs more than its successor, the new and improved MP810. That's harsh, man.
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.
The remote worked as advertised. I can not use it because there is a lag when using with Zoomplayer. The result is when a video is playing it is impossible to use fast forward or fast rewind. Also there is no way to use time seek or time jump due to there is no wheel or track ball on the remote.
I am not sure if I did something wrong but I can't get the mic to work on the Camera. The Camera part works fine.
I have to agree with the many people who have complained about the head clog problems. This printer worked great for a couple months and we really liked it. Then the ink heads started getting clogged. We have spent more money on ink trying to fix the problem than the printer originally cost. We never have been able to get the yellow to work again. It's been out for months. The black has a lot of problems off and on. It currently is not working. It seems that putting in a new ink cartridge helps it work for a short while--but this is, of course, expensive. I guess we're going to have to eat it and buy another printer after owning this one for only 8 months. Live and learn. I like the suggestion of a previous reader to buy the HP 2175 (or something similar) that has new cartridge heads with each ink cartridge. Then this problem would be avoided.
I had to return these Creative Labs Inspire 245 Multimedia Speakers. I have to say that Amazon was very quick with processing the refund. As all us know, you get what you pay for. The speakers squeaked and scratched but didn't produce much noise beyond that. I wouldn't waste my time or money these again. Thumbs down!
It had potential. Nice ergonomic design, right features, etc... but it's a headache.For beginners it took 4 units to get a decent one. Harmony said I had to send it back to them at my cost. Since I just received it I stated I would send it back to Amazon as they will take it back and pay for shipping. They then just sent out a new one, ...three times!!! One had a bad screen and two had bad buttons on the sides of the screen. I finally settled for one with an iffy button and mis-colored screen. Then it took forever to set-up (and I'm good at this stuff). Initial set-up was easy and I even added pictures for the cable stations, etc... but it seemed I needed to add some delays to make it work. The tech support person screwed up everything I had inputted (they access your stored info) and I had to start from scratch myself. Once working (over 6 hours) it was OK but you have to aim it for about 10 seconds for all the commands to cycle through. Trying to punch in a cable station is a real pain as response is too slow and the cable box resets before the numbers are all in. Very frustrating.In addition I had a battery go bad early on, the charger stand does not always recharge as the remote needs to be jiggled in place to make contact, and now yesterday I pick up the remote and it is programed totally different from what I had before. It just changed to something wacko! ARGH!!! Went online for the first time in over a year and my original settings are also changed. And now I can't talk to Harmony about this unless I pay?!?!??I used to love Logitech products but buying a company with poor quality products and bad tech support was a mistake. It's like the person that purchased the company did not do enough due diligence. I suggest you go elsewhere and save yourself the frustration. Logitech is not what it used to be. Junk!
UPDATE DEC 08 2010: The cable just locked open today. I've used it a grand total of 6 times, at my desk (no traveling, stored it in the case when not in use) and it's already failed. Now it's just an extremely short cable that overheats and has a bulky plastic hub at the center. My original review follows.__Original Review Follows__I purchased this cable to help keep my travel kit tidy. That it does. It has about the same footprint as a traditional cable, but without the tangled mess and need for wire ties/zip ties/velcro/etc. On close inspection it appears sturdy enough. The extension/retraction mechanism works well and the USB connectors work and fit my ports well. The cable itself seems quite thin and cheap though (which is typical on these retractable cables).So far I've used this exclusively to connect external hard drives to my laptop for backing up photos, and for that it works well... to a point. My beef with this little guy is that after about 20-30 minutes of heavy use, it heats up (the retractable hub gets hot, along with the USB tips) and data transfer rates start to bog down (was getting less than 2MB/sec at it's worst - as well as creating a long delay between files when copying more than one in a single copy operation (~30 seconds, regardless of file size). So I switched it out for a nice thick, quality cable and transfers sped right back up. On a more positive note, once the cable cooled its performance returned to normal, and it's not often I will need to spend half an hour or more transferring files via USB.So it's a mixed bag, personally I will be carrying a better cable with me as I don't want it to fail while on the road. If you're using this for a phone, MP3 player, or similar, it should work find for transferring data, but keep and eye on it's temps when charging.
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 !
I bought this router from techdepot about six months ago. I installed it via wireless connection along side with the DWL-520 Wireless card. Had to call tech support to get it running, the router and wireless cards both needed software updates to function properly. Their service was very helpful. It functioned properly for about 2 weeks and then I noticed that my wirless connections would not connect anymore. The light on the router had gone out as well. D-Link support said that the wireless portion of the router died and that I would have to send my router back to them to get a new one. To save costs, I drove it over to their manufacturing plant and picked up another one with little effort. After connecting the second router, the wireless portion worked for no more than 30 seconds before failing. Fed up with returns, I hard-wired the connections instead of using the wireless. I was very disappointed with this router's quality and performance. The web features built into it are decent but for the trouble I went through to figure out what was wrong was not worth my time.
This was the best birthday present I have received until it died several days after the warranty expiration. I did the work around for the non-Toshiba projectors (weird thinking on the part of the engineers). As long as it lasts it is excellent. Have replaced it with a much smaller Epson with auto focus (most of the time) but no light. Low end of the market these are good values for presenters.
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?
Like many other users, I purchased these headphones to replace the standard headphones I received with my iPod. The sound is very tinny and of extremely bad quality. I'm not sure if the varied reports on this product are due to the different devices the headphone users plug them into (i.e. with iPods they sound worse?), but the quality is pretty bad. Even the pieces that fit into your ear are uncomfortable and actually begin to hurt after half an hour. Obviously they don't cost a lot, but I had another pair of Sony headphones for less money that sounded great and lasted me 3 years. Overall very disappointed.
In life you always here, "you get what you pay for" and in this case, it's so very true. This cable was an absolute piece of junk. I hooked the cable up between and LCD tv and DVD player. The picture flashed on and off on the screen and never stayed on the screen for more than 5 seconds. Thinking it was the DVD player, I switched HDMI cables with a brand-name version and it worked fine. I thought about being able to return the cable, but found out they don't cover shipping charges, which means they truly don't stand behind their products. I flushed money down the toilet, when I should have purchased the brand name cable in the first place. Lesson learned.
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.
I purchased my modem, received it after 2 weeks. It worked fine for about a month then just stopped working. I thought it was Comcast but it wasn't. So, I emailed Digital Media to let them know my one month old modem is bad. Their response, "Call Motorola" LOL. No phone number, no suggestions and it took them 3 days to email THAT! AND... when I took my modem in...I FOUND OUT IT WAS A REFURB MODEM!!!! NOWHERE on the item page did it even mention this modem being a refurb!!!!! WATCH OUT!!
Types fine but has to be unplugged/plugged in everytime system starts!!!!why have a wireless keyboard if u have to plug in the usb cable each time u boot your system. Really stupid!!!!!
When I first got the Portable Dvd player I charged the battery and when I inserted a dvd and after a few minutes it would freeze and skip certain parts of the movie. I tried to restart it and tried other dvds and it kept saying "Wrong Disc". So anyone who is looking to get this Portable dvd player I advice you not to becuase it will cause a lot of problems and its just going to be a waste of money.
Product is good for radio tuner, not to TV tuner. Product does not work with my Windows XP Media Center 2005. It doesn't come with a MPEG-2 decoder. Need to download the decoder from another vendor ? for this product to work. Wish I had known before purchase.
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 am very unhappy with this Linksys product, who I have always had good luck in the past. It has a very bad "wizard" interface that will not let you print any other way except using this interface. I could not connect through the wizard (despite being able to connect through the "secret" web interface) and was unable to use this device. I'm very knowledgable about print servers and networking and have never had an issue setting them up before this (I have two other network servers in my house already). I recommend a different brand.
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
I have followed the Foveon chips since its first release... I WANT a Foveon X3 chip in my dSLR. But, release delayed from Nov 2006 to Dec 2006 to March 2007?14MP, 4.6MP, 2.1MP, or 1Mp images are the shooting options? Where's a solid 6-10MP choice?Where's the slow-sync option for flash? How about rubber-sealed body to help keep dust and water out (like D80)? What about usable shooting "modes" (landscape, night, face-recognition/portrait)? Or specialty "modes" like Vivid Green or Color Accent on the Canon or Time Lapse on the Nikon? I haven't even read anything that says it shoots b&w; or sepia.Shutter and shutter mechanism have a "durable life-cycle" of 100,000 exposures. C'mon, with digital I can easily shoot 750 pics a day (I delete many). That would be 133 days before its lifecycle "ends." Okay, I don't shoot EVERY day, so let's call it a year and a half to two. YUCK.3 fps at 4.64MP (for 7 frame MAX), 12 frame MAX at 2.1MP... YUCK.Okay, a 2.5" LCD with 150,000 resolution. That's BARELY better than my Canon S3IS at 2" LCD with 115,000 pixels (EOS 30D and Nikon D80 are 2.5" at 230,000). YUCK... But actually I can handle that, because the SD14 DOES have a 98% coverage pentaprism optical viewfinder with .9x magnification. Okay.Five -point AF... Hey! This is supposed to be a supreme DSLR, try getting closer to 9-point (EOS 30D) or better (Nikon D80 is 11-point).Li-Ion battery life is approx 500 shots! EOS 30D claims up to 1,100; Nikon D80 claims up to 2,700 shots.ISO1600 in (extended mode). Ugggh.So, why would I want to be relegated to buying ALL Sigma lenses for the Sigma Lens mount? For a Foveon X3 chip? Please improve the camera and feature set, and you'd GLADLY have my money. Uhhh, actually, I'll prolly buy a Nikon D80 soon, so I guess you WON'T have my money (I wouldn't want to switch from all Nikon lenses to Sigma lenses).I WANT to love this camera, I just need REASONS. please.
Like most, I really wanted this to work. Even bought some 1.5ft cables, but no luck. Tryed many configurations of rotating the connections and different cables. Not worth the effort to return.If the engineers had some brains, they would make the unit with a toslink male connector extending a few inches from 1 side, and the 2 sockets on the other. This way, there would be half of the inline optical pass through connections and the signal loss would be doable.
This is a decent antenna and I purchased two, however the spring base developes rust and if you don't get rid of the rust it will discolor the spring and may look strange.
This was a total scam. Arrived with absolutely no way to hook it up to a computer. No cord, nothing. They did take it back and give me my money back, though.
I've never wrote an review here on Amazon, but this product changed my mind, since it is SOOO bad that I feel necessary to stop everyone from buying it. It needs constant reset and the signal is never reliable. My apartment is tiny and I put this thing in the living room. Can't even browse the web at a reasonable speed in the bedroom with the door closed. Don't even think about buying this, or any other product by Dlink. Seriously.
The black ink works after just 18 months, cleaning many times, try ahcohol to clean it, still not working ,had to throw whole set away, very bad product, I will never buy any Brother product again.The design is that when any ink run out, you can not do anyting, and even you do not use, the ink dry itself, (it cleaning every few days by itself, using your inks).
I would not use Amazon for a electronic purchase of high dollar value. They use third party vendors and it is not easy to see which one is reliable or not.
While the rest of this player seems to work fine, I found a problem when only analog stereo sound was plugged into the TV speakers. DVDs begin playback with no dialogue track. To fix this, you have to go into the player's internal menu system and change the digital out sound setting - even though there isn't any digital sound out connected! It must be an internal bug, but it's annoying as heck to have to go change this setting back and forth every time you put in a DVD.
I'd like to give the product a rating but I can't. I ordered the 7&quot; player 5 weeks ago and have yet to receive it. Today, I received my second delayed shipment notice and Amazon's best guess (if it arrives when they say it will) would be 10 weeks from when I ordered it originally.
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.
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 really loved this product for a few months. Then it started shorting out, or something. It makes a buzzing noise. Now I will need to throw it away.
It used to be that HP made great hardware but offered lousy Mac drivers. As of this model, not even the hardware is good anymore.Even before it died hard with the notorious Carriage Jam failure, it would frequently and randomly stop jobs without warning. Getting it to work again required not only a power-cycle and reconnet, but often a complete software reinstallation.Never could get it to work reliably as a shared or network printer using HP's own drivers, but finally found a Gutenprint 5 solution that worked for about two months before the hardware itself died.I was the last person in my family to have a good feeling about HP printers, and that includes my brother-in-law who works for HP. Now, none of us will ever buy an HP printer again.
An absolute piece of garbage. I had to buy a boom stand so I could use this effectively as it barely tilts on a regular light stand. I took it outside for a shoot and the wind blew it over. 2 pieces of the rod were bent, and Westcott wanted $45 to fix it! Please. I'm better off getting a speedlight softbox off Ebay than wasting more money on this junk. Way overpriced to begin with, and such a pain to use. You have to reach inside the front of the box (pulling away the velcro holding the diffuser) to change your Speedlight settings.How anyone could recognize OR recommend this as a useful product is beyond me.
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
Put the card in my W2000 PC, followed instructions. Got to the part about loading the driver, the book says to go to the \drivers\WIN2000 driver on the CD included in the box- guess what, it's not on the disk included in the box. Since I use a connection that needs this stupid card to work, now I have to find another PC and down load the driver.
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.
Buy this 2 years ago Pioneer CT-W606DR model (not on amazon) and from the first moment I put it to work I realized it does not provide the sound quality I expected. Playing one notices that it lacks life and sparkle to the music. In terms of recording their behavior is disastrous, with trouble to record the high frequencies with fidelity that I was used (nothing like my deck Technics M270X 1980). It supports adjustments in excess of 4 db equalizer, another thing is its mechanism, which is extremely noisy. If there are any interesting things about this team is the digital processing sound very well eliminating tape hiss and finally its handling, which is easy relmente. In short, if you are looking for sound quality I do not recommend CT-W606DR, I think the era of good Deck step long ago.Compre hace 2 a&ntilde;os este modelo Pioneer CT-W606DR (no en amazon) y desde el primer momento que lo puse a funcionar me di cuenta que no brinda la calidad de sonido que yo esperaba. En reproducci&oacute;n se nota que le falta vida y brillo a la m&uacute;sica. En cuanto a la grabaci&oacute;n es desastroso su comportamiento, con problemas para grabar las altas frecuencias con la fidelidad que yo estaba acostumbrado (nada como mi deck Technics M270X de 1980). No soporta los ajustes de m&aacute;s de 4 db del equalizador; otra cosa es su mecanismo, el cual es sumamente ruidoso. Si hay alguna cosas interesantes de este equipo es el procesamiento digital de sonido que elimina muy bien el siseo de la cinta y por &uacute;ltimo su manejo, el cual es relmente f&aacute;cil. En resumen, si lo que se busca es calidad de sonido no recomiendo el CT-W606DR, creo que la &eacute;poca de los buenos Deck paso hace mucho tiempo.
This is the second Mintek portable dvd we have purchased in 2 years. We have had difficulty with both machines reading "no disc" and not playing at all or only reading the disc sometimes. The first one we purchased began start acting up after about a year and the last one has lasted only 6 months. Fortunately the second time around we purchased an extended warranty and it will be replaced. We will not be replacing it with a Mintek.The first time I would have accepted as a lemon purchase but now that we have a second one with the same problem I would say it is a problem with Mintek.
This printer was good for two months, then the paper started to mis-align in the printer. If you search the net, you will find this is a common problem with this model. The prints are excellent - professional quality, but be aware that it has a known issue that there doesn't seem to be a fix for. With the price for each paper replacement near $90, the price per print is now prohibitive compared to what you can get with inkjet.Unfortunately, if you're looking for an inexpensive dye sub printer, this just isn't reliable enough to justify the purchase.
The tag line on the box is "The Alarm Clock That's Guaranteed To Wake You Up!" however the manual clearly states that the manufacture is not responsible for the alarm clocks failure to work.This Alarm Clock WILL NOT WORK IN A POWER OUTAGE you can use a backup battery and it will keep the time current however it will not display the time or sound the alarm during a power outage.This Alarm Clock is SEVERELY overpriced. Take your $50 and spend it on an Alarm Clock from a reputable manufacture.
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 camera takes nice pictures; however, the battery life is not that great and not too many other batteries are compatible with it. I'm not too happy about that. Also, the software is not working with my laptop, therefore, I have been unable to share pictures with others.Hope your experience is better than mine!
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 is probably the worst product Sony has built. Shortly after warranty expired it would not play some DVDs. Now it will play almost no commercial DVDs. This was an expensive player that has really damaged my faith in Sony quality.
this product is getting returned right now due to a defect. amazon did nothing for me with regards to my problem and toshiba took weeks to get things straight. now they are coming to pick up my tv because i was given the ultimadum of a refurb or a refund. i chose the refund. tomorrow is the 19th of september and i purchase the tv on the 19th of august. i never got to watch a program on my tv and i will be glad to be done with the whole situation.
I was hoping for more features in software, better battery life. I found the casing to be a bit light.. Not something I would buy again.
This thing is the biggest piece of crap i have ever seen. I hear more static than i do of the songs being played. For it to play clearly i would have to be parked and have my arms folded. Seriously if i moved my arm the thing would go completely to static.I would have returned it but i smashed it into a million pieces. I gave it two stars because it worked sometimes but was still crap! There has to be something better out there. Buyer beware.
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 have a averatec 5110H model laptop.PLEASE DONT BUY anything from averatec.The laptops monitor had a problem only after a week i bought.The customer service is VERY VERY bad.They take 2 weeks time to repair/replace anything.This is during the warranty period(1 yr).Thereafter,if anything goes wrong you have to ship it back to them,as they dont sell any of their parts outside.Now, this time they took 4 weeks time to repair.Compare this with DELL/MAC.its a 3 days reponse time.
My archos experience is actually the absolute worst that I have come across in 20 years of buying high tech products.A timeline of my "Archos Experience":1. Oct 2007: I purchase the 605 wi-fi, the dvr station and the add-on web browser and cinema plug-in. All-in cost of approximately $550.2. Nov/Dec 2007: I am the envy of Apple crazed friends with my 605 wi-fi and I am extremely happy with the product;3. Mid Dec 2007: The 605 will not turn on;4. Jan 2008: I exchange emails with technical support (Ticket#: 20364895) to identify problem late January after settling into a new project overseas (Spain). Ultimately, the technician suggests contacting Archos locally to get an RMA for Europe repair;5. Feb 2008: RMA obtained and product sent to Archos RMA # EAD-04-0801313199 in early February;6. April 2008: 605 received back although not in working condition. After discussion with technical support, I reloaded the firmware and it recorded some programs and seemed to be in good working order. Two days later it failed to turn on and generally was in a frozen state (though different than earlier in the year);7. July 2008: Busy with work - I just set it aside out of frustration with the option of a local RMA repair again. Contacted Archos in July and received a new RMA992305558 for USA repair;8. September 2008: Repaired Archos now received and I pick it up and bring back to Spain only to find again that while it will turn on -there is a hard drive issue that will not allow it to record!!There you have it. 12 months of ownership and 2 months of use. To make matters worse - the battery is now such that the most it will charge up is to 3 bars - just over half. Even if it did work - that would render it useless.How can a company expect to possibly achieve ANYTHING if they return "repaired" products that DO NOT WORK!I would love to try their newest product - but out of principle - I will never buy another Archos product in my lifetime and I will do everything possible to dissuade anyone else that I know from doing so.
I had basically the same set with my earlier model Canon (same company and same specs) and I have to say, I was disappoined with the quality and design.Problems:1. The lenses blocked the flash and the viewfinder.2. The telephoto lens had barrelling (much more than I anticipated).3. The system is bulky.4. Again, when you want to use the wide-angle lens (usually indoors), it blocks the flash and so you end up with a bad picture.5. After you find out you are disappointed with the set, you probably won't be able to get back more than 50% of what you paid for it.6. The cameras this lens set is supposed to go with are not designed with lenses in mind (even though they made it so you can add them).Basically, the set is ONLY for any type of decent use outside. The pictures I got with it outside were decent (hence 2 stars, not 1 star), but...If you are really set on getting more zoom, GET A BETTER CAMERA. There are several cameras that are out in the market now with 10x & 12x zoom (plus a stabalizer built into the camera). Also,(cost of your camera + cost of this set) > (cost of a new/better camera with higher zoom).There are also cameras with a wide-angle zoom lens designed into the camera. So, why not just go with the better quality lens(es) in the camera in a more compact design?Below are some cameras that are looking pretty good with higher zooms than the standard 3x or 4x zoom and are also at good prices on Amazon:Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4 (most expensive of the four)_4MP Digital Camera with 12x Image Stabilized Optical ZoomPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 (great price, but note that there is no viewfinder)_5MP Digital Camera with 6x Image Stabilized Optical ZoomSamsung Digimax A55W_5MP Digital Camera with 4.8x Wide Angle ZoomOlympus Camedia C755 (not sure if there is a viewfinder)_4MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical ZoomThese are the best priced cameras with higher zooms that I have found on Amazon. There are also many many more cameras that have more megapixels (up to 8 MP) and zoom (up to 12x), but prices also get higher with those cameras.
Worked great for about 15 months, then the power supply died. That's not acceptable reliability.When it worked, the picture was great, the sound was fine and the features were easy to use.
I bought this based on the rich features (MP3 CD player w/ Cassette player) it provided, but turned out to be another money making scheme with low price but very poor quality from audio to all the way to external case, to such an extent that even the low price seemed very high for this product.
I purchased these protectors to prevent my screen from being scratched as happened with my old Palm Vx. It does a great job of protecting the screen and looks good. However, a few weeks later, my T|X stopped working correctly. The screen would not react to the stylus and everything was scrambled. I couldn't use the device at all. I called Palm support and the technician helped me to get my Palm working correctly again. The reason for the problem?--the screen protector. In the future, I will not use these protectors and just be more careful so I don't scratch the screen.
...which ended up being about 6 months. After that the dvd laser only worked when it felt like it, which wasn't very often. Now it will only play cd's since they use a seperate laser. I'd suggest getting something else, unless you're just wanting one to hold you over.
All these sites are selling the wrong product for the new PS3 Slim The cable should have two differant size plugsPS3 HDMI Cable
While I'm not a professional photographer, I have many years of experience photographically documenting scientific test results in the field. I have used Canon and Minolta 35-mm SLR's most of my professional career. I bought this Kodak Z712IS in spite of the poor reviews concerning battery life. I am very familiar with the proper use and charging of batteries and felt the battery problem was "operator trouble". After a year and a half of struggling with every kind of battery available for this camera, I give up! The camera takes good photos of close-up details and overall shots - when it works! I am convinced this camera has an inherent design defect. I contacted Kodak concerning this matter and received a form-letter reply offering to "repair/upgrade my camera for $100 plus shipping and handling. After several attempts at a better resolution, I was offered a 15% discount on an upgrade from Kodak, which is still more expensive than I could buy the same upgrade online!! Kodak is a very large company and apparently does not have a desire to keep customers happy in the customer service department. Consequently, I am not purchasing any Kodak products in the future. I hope you heed this review and not buy this camera. I have never written a review on a product in the past, but I feel this is necessary and hope it engourages someone to seriously consider not buying this product.
In february 28 I purchased this remote control,mainly for his feature that the keys glows in the dark.Well thats not true!In the add for this product clearly says that, even in the Sony"sWeb page also appear that information.I read 3 times the manual instruction booklet and...nothing about it.!What is this? It isa lie? or a last time chages in the specifications? I am verydissapointing.
I had a horrible time with this seller, I ordered a laptop from him for my son for Christmas, it worked for a day, I contacted Leo Systems and he said he was on vacation and not feeling well, he said to have it shipped to his address by January 3rd 2011, I did as he asked and it took 3 weeks to get a replacement after he said he would make sure it was a good working laptop, and he said he felt bad for my son having a bad laptop, and it was his promise to send a new refurbished laptop, or he would fix the one I sent back to him, he sent one back it worked for a few days, After paying for the product and shipping, and then paying the shipping to send it back to him and then getting another one that didn't work, I am very unhappy with this seller!!
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.
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.
is Donna Tarrt's latest novel. I can't believe that I wasted 2 precious vacation days on this huge disappointment of a book! I, as have many other reviewers here, searched high & low for the "missing" last chapter that I was certain must have mysteriously fallen out of my copy of "The Little Friend". Maybe some evil book vandal at Border's had slyly ripped out the pages revealing the dramatic, emotional, & satisfying conclusion? No, 'twas not the case at all, just Tartt stopping writing after ten years. And, golly gee whiz, y'all, the Southern & racial stereotypes were obnoxious & oh so dated! Not to mention the astonishingly frequent continuity errors! Editor, oh Editor, where art thou?Anyways, thanks to Amazon for posting these reviews, giving us a way to counter the fluff & hype from the publishers. And a serious spanking for me, for not reading these reviews before I wasted my money. P.S. To the powers that be at Amazon: please consider adding a NO STAR or THUMBS DOWN rating to your current rating system, as it's killing me to give this annoying book even a single star. Thanks.
Have to echo the other reviews. I had myself convinced this would be a great unit, only to find that Sony really missed the boat. User interface is terrible. Not enough characters to label disks without using somekind of shorthand. Got so disgusted I sent it back.
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.
I use both Windows PCs and Macs, and found this to be a real disappointment. It's a very pretty, physically well engineered machine, yet pricey, like most Apple products. Be sure to order it with more than the recommended RAM--OS X is very slow to load, even version 10.1 which Apple will charge you an extra (...) to upgrade to (mine arrived with v10.0.3).Major shortcomings are in the software.OS X is very pretty to look at, with some really nice new (for Apple) features, but it is no easier than the old Mac to find and launch applications. Still, it has few new navigation tools, but nothing like the Windows Start button or right mouse click capability.With an Airport Card installed ((...) extra), the much hyped wireless capability is supposed to be compatible with the 802.11b standard (also known as known as Wi-Fi), but it only works with the pricey Apple Airport base station, not most other 802.11b networks. Apple support says simply that they only support their own Airport base station. So if you want a Wi-Fi network that works with both PCs and Macs, you are outta luck. Big disappointment from a company attempting to penetrate a market dominated by Intel PCs.The legacy capability is also way oversold: there are very few apps for OS X, and shifting into Classic Mode (OS 9) is not really automatic. It's tricky and clumsy.Finally, the iBook comes with very little application software installed, unlike most far less expensive PCs.Sorry, guys, you need to deliver on your promises.
I had purchased the Dell Axim x51 and had many of the same problems that are listed in these reviews. The battery would drain overnight and it wouldn't power on without doing a soft reset almost everytime. When I contacted Dell's technical support within 2 weeks of receiving the Axim, they told me how to "fix" the problem. That fix only lasted long enough to put me outside of the 21-day return policy. So when I started having the same problems, they said they would replace the unit but failed to mention that it would be a refurbished unit. I felt that I deserved a new Axim since it stopped working within 2 weeks of receiving it, so after many chat sessions, they agreed to let me return it for my money. Well, this is when my real problems started.It took me about 6 chat sessions and 4 phone calls to try to track my return. I was repeatedly told they could not help unless I had a tracking number from my shipping company. Unfortunately for me, the gentleman who told me how to return my Axim failed to mention that I MUST ship the product using a trackable shipping service like UPS or FedEX. I shipped it through USPS, and bought the insurance "just in case." Luckily I did that because I was able to pay an additional $3.45 after the package was delivered to show proof that the package was received by Dell. Even after recognizing that I was not told the proper way to return the product, the representatives would tell me that they were not able to help me. Many phone calls later, and many hours on hold only to be "disconnected", I finally got to speak to a manager. She assured me that after faxing my delivery confirmation, I would receive my credit and that she would call me personally to follow up. That was supposed to happen yesterday, but of course, it did not. So I am still waiting for my credit.I advise everyone to think twice about buying Dell products because their customer service is horrible. It has been almost 3 months since I purchased the Axim and the problem has yet to be resolved.
I have one of these devices at work on Vista and one at home on XP. I have problems both places with USB devices dropping off and no longer working. I also get the prompt that "this device can perform faster if plugged into a USB 2.0 port", so I assume other user's reviews about one 1.1 device drawing the whole hub down are correct. I would not buy this unit again and I will look elsewhere for a brand that isn't so much of a daily hassle.
It's a flimsy device. The power button on the one I bought a year and a half ago for 175 dollars broke this week. When I press it, the player doesn't turn on. These things weren't designed to last. While I did enjoy it when it was working, I don't think it's unreasonable of me to expect something so expensive to last longer than 18 months.
I purchased two of these units and was excited to save money on my cable bill. When I hooked the antenna to all my TV sets, I picked up "no channels". I picked up fuzz on several channels, and found I picked more channels on my TVs when I disconnected it...go figure
I bought this piece of crap about a week ago. It work fine until now. It want format disc it keeps saying "Error" I'm taking this back to Wal-Mart and getting my money back. With the money I spent on it I can buy me a DVD Burner for my Computer. So, if your thinking about getting one of this, do yourself a favor and save your money.
Dreaded error code 41 and I have no way to do anything. This MFC is a total piece of junk and I rue the day I was stupid enough to buy it.In some ways I am happy it died because now I will go out and buy a decent machine from a reliable company that cares about their customers and their image.GOOD BYE Brother. May your stock drop to zero and your rip-off company go down the tubes.
I don't frequently rate products I've purchased on Amazon, so rest assured that I do so now only because this particular product is the definition of failure. While some may have had no problem using it, I suspected there may be a problem when I first opened the Amazon box.The wire was housed in a clear plastic bag that, as far as bags go, was dandy. The wire inside also looked fine, but one thing irked me: on the bag in big white letters, was printed "HIGH QUSLITY HDMI CABLE.""HIGH QUSLITY""QUSLITY"I figured this was no big deal, just a typo. But when I plugged the cable in, it did nothing. I tested it on several devices and it never relayed a signal at all.I can't really say more than that - the cable simply didn't work. It didn't appear broken or bent or frayed, but no matter how high its quslity was, it failed to do the one thing it promised to do.
I am very dissapointed in this mouse. It is very jerky in its movement over the mousepad, and slow in response. I am so frustated with it, I am going to have to purchase another mouse before I throw this one across the room. I should have stuck with Logitech and spent the extra money.I realized later that this is an optical mouse, and I should have gone with a laser mouse which gives much smoother movement.I need a mouse with a fast response for the work I do, and this one has caused nothing but frustration! I even had trouble getting it to rest over the one star rating so that I could click "Hate it". Going to try and click "Submit" now.
Over the years I've used some brand name and "manufacturer compatible" ink cartridges for all the printers I've had (mostly HP and Canon). These are unequivocally the most inconsistent and shortest lived ones I have ever bought. The last one I tried putting in literally printed 3 pages and then sputtered to death. Even at twice the cost, the Canon brand name cartridges print more than 6 pages each, and reliably so!
I remember the old days when Sony used to make quality stuff. It doesn't seem the be the case nowadays. Products may be okay when new, but after a little time, bugs start to come out. No matter how &quot;nice&quot; and careful you are with your own stuff.Regarding Sony's Minidisc, first, the software has an akward interface. Before buying, you should become acquainted with the &quot;check-in&quot;, &quot;check-out&quot; system of the OpenMG software, which limits your ability to make copies. It's allright if it's for copyright protection, but it often becomes a real burden as the software itself still has a lot of bugs.There is a bug that will make the OpenMG program eventually stop transferring your songs at exactly 9%. This happened to me, and Sony did not do anything to help. So I looked over the internet and found out that a lot of people were having the same problem. In spite of that, I was amazed to see that Sony had NOT been able to come with a patch! So, in summary, there is no more computer connection. So, what about the extrabucks for the netMD feature???Another thing is that the recorder will not let you transfer your own recording from the mic to the computer. This function was supposed to be implemented to &quot;protect copyright&quot;, but it ended, again, decreasing the funcionality of the device and limiting you capabilities as a user.My minidisc does not record anymore, not even from analog, exactly one year after buying it (the famous &quot;Sony Timer&quot;). It was a complete waste of money. Next time this money will go to another company.
I ordered this to use for work and as instructed spent time training the software to recognize my writing. When I tested on some randome notes I took while reading a book, it managed about 75% accuracy. Not great but someting I could live with. At my first meeting, I took six pages of notes, some with charts and graphs, none of these complicated. When I plugged it in at home I found two pages were completely missing and the charts were unreadable. For instance a triangle with printed text on each corner came back as a long word with a number 11 in the middle. Took me a minute to realize the 11 represented the sides of the triangle, not good considering the triangle took up 5 lines on the paper.The pen works as advertised. The software to turn it into editable text works as long as you don't mind really heavy editing. I decided taking notes on a laptop was much easier and returned the pen, pad, and software for a full refund. At least that was easy. Thank you Amazon!
I have been waiting three years to buy this camera and all I can say is what a disappointment. My first SLR was a Rebel 2000 so I am very familiar with all the normal features as well as the new features of this camera. I also own a 5MP Canon A95 Power shot which blows the XTi out of the water on almost any indoor shot. The flash is never enough - as one review said, almost all low light (in door) shots will come out dark. The foreground will be OK but there will be no background detail. Contrasting this with my Powershot, the same exact photo will have a nice bright background. I have taken hundreds of comparison shots to a friend of mine's XTi as well as comparing to my Powershot. The "new nine zone" focus does not work well either, I have to use center focus mode and be sure of what it is focusing on. My Rebel 2000 film camera almost never a focus issue. Unfortunately, it seems Canon just didn't put the quality into this one. The only way I have found to get a better picture is to go into manual and push the flash up one stop, but for $800, I shouldn't have to do this. The camera does take good outdoor shots and pictures of the moon etc. and the 1600 film speed is nice.
Connections was never good but after 3 months the tip broke off in my port when pulling the cable out. Causing me to have replace the audio out connection on my computer. By far the worst piece of junk I have ever bought. Also it is not as pictured I ordered 2 and the cables were not the same. Total rip off. Please stay far far far away from this product and the seller.
I have purchased 7 or 8 different cheaper headphones to wear while running at the the gym. I have normal sized head and ears, but I sweat a lot. These were the worst of the various models I tried. It is possible that I never figured out the proper way to wear these, but having tried every fitting that came with the set, the headphones ranged from worthless to excrutiatingly uncomforatble. Along with the PMX70's also from Sennheiser, these are the only headphones that I have tried that I did not at least find an alternative use for for the ones that proved to be not worth wearing to the gym.
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.
Still no 64 bit drivers. Unacceptable. Close to 50% of Windows computers today have 64 bit operating systems so you have basically a 50/50 chance of this even working on your system. Beyond that, it has very few customization options and it frequently can't find your media application and just stops responding altogether. This should be your absolute last choice.
Without me touching it, it keeps "removing" itself from my desktop.....as if I had not properly removed it.
I've owned this for about a month. I find that it's made with cheap parts and has a very poor fit on your arm and a rather poor fit for your Sansa.I feel that the armband is made for adults with 18" biceps. I'm extremely active, very athletic, work as a F-15 crew chief (mechanic), and go to the gym regularly, so my arms aren't scrawny and this thing slides down my arm frequently even with minimal jostling like while riding a bike or lifting weights - just gravity. I already tighten it so the velcro tab is partly sticking out and flapping and I often have to slide it up and retighten it, which is annoying while doing my workouts, and one day the d-ring for the velcro tightening strap snaps. It examine it afterwards and discover it's flimsier than an old rubber o-ring, which isn't good being plastic designed to keep a certain form.The other parts and construction aren't very high quality either. The earphone wire wind up feature is neat, but the channel that's supposed to secure the wire at a specific length isn't very effective at all, both because it's a poor design and the channel is too wide. The opening for the Sansa's selection wheel isn't accurately cut for my Sansa e260. The Sansa likes to sit about a third of an inch lower. The transparent material is very cheap and already is getting cloudy, not to mention adds glare. I've had to increase the brightness on my Sansa's display to be able to see it through the material, which lowers its battery run time. I don't have a problem hitting the buttons. To power it off, I just pinch the corner where I know the button is hidden and use the tip of my thumbnail to hit the play button while it's in the armband. I'd do the same to hit the buttons without the armband.I'd highly recommend seeking a different armband or going without one altogether. Since mine broke, I'm going without one, just storing my Sansa in my pocket and routing the wire under my shirt and it works just as well for what I use my Sansa for - turning it on, resuming playback, simply doing my thing and turning it off once I'm done.
There is no way to record both cameras unless you want to scan thru 2 unused channels because this item you can not lock out the 2 unused channels! So you can waste 10 seconds of blank recordings each pass thru the channels!
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.
Although their TVs and monitors are fine, I've had nothing but bad experiences with Samsung DVD players, and now would not buy one on a bet.Over the past 3 years, I've bought 5 of them (slow learner) for myself or as gifts (and this includes more expensive - like $180 - models). ALL have been defective (skip, spontaneously go to pause, won't read some DVDs, etc.). I had one replaced under warranty, and it did the same thing.Whatever their problem is, I would recommend avoiding Samsung. Panasonic, Toshiba, Magnavox, even a Cyberhome work fine for me.
The XPS M1710 laptop that I received on Amazon had a virus in the motherboard. The seller sent me a batter that was not recognized by the computer bios and could not be used. The bottom of the computer was missing a rubber foot which makes the laptop wobbly.
I purchased mine and it failed after 10 months. I had never dropped it or abused it. I have sent it in for service, and have been waiting for about 6 weeks now. Their support keeps pushing the return date back due to constraints.It may have a one year warantee, but don't count on ever seeing a replacment, I am definately not impressed with the service. I would recommend using larger compact flash cards 256/512mb in its place. It may cost more but it will be more reliable.That will be the last 1GB IBM Microdrive that I will purchase.
2 stars for looks. Might work for some but not for me. This worked for my VCR and DVD. TV and stereo no luck. After that I didn't want to try it on my cable box. I was about to break it after fifteen minutes of use. No backlit buttons and too many of them.
I just purchased this unit from walmart today. It does not play ANY disc I put in and I tried 4 standard DVD discs. It simply showed "no disc" on the display. It's a lemon! I am returning it tomorrow. I have bought so many electronic equipments. Never has this happened before. This is the 2nd Philips product I have purchased in my life (the other is a 27" TV). Both had quality issue (the TV's remote died once). I am convinced Philips has the WORST quality control. I'd never buy another philips again.
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!?
The static sound is constant no matter what volume or if you're playing from CD, IPOD or Radio. Radio reception is bad too. These are easy things to get right. The manufacturer must have had to cut some pretty serious corners to foul this up.
i have used it with battery video is clear but audio NOT CLEAR !! even 4 meters away !!
I had purchased this along with my 50mm f/1.8 mkII thinking that it would protect everything well and improve my photos. While it did do a good job protecting, everything thing else was horrible. First, with any picture I took that had a light source...that light source was reflected in green on the opposite side of my photo. Second, the filter got STUCK ON THE LENS. I had to have it professionally removed! If you don't mind the green reflection in your photos, then by all means purchase this. Otherwise...stay far away! It is not worth the $23.
Got this drive in the end of last year. And today when I wake up and turn on the computer, it's broken. Can't open any folders, files ... I just wish I have never bought this drive.
bought 3 and none worked..the price to return them will cost half of my refund ...they now are going to the landfill ..
d-link dir 615 wireless n-router is not a good router to spend money.this router cant not hold dpor every 5 minutes
Our kids each received a 2nd gen nano for Christmas as well as these speakers. They do not fit! This is a deceiving product.
Loved the TV because I could put the channel selection and a clock on screen that was large enough to see and it stays on. HOWEVER, I began seeing a blue blob in the upper left corner and now many many blue dots all over the screen. Called a TV repairman and he said the Engine Light was defective and Sony knows about it. Repair cost: $1,500. Called Sony for assistance with a fix, they said NO so I went higher up the chain, they were arrogant and stil said NO. They said I should have bought the warranty. I always say I don't need an extended warranty if the product is good. SONY IS NOT GOOD. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SONY PRODUCT. I would love to find another TV that provides placing the channel selection and time of day on screen that is big print and stays on screen. Does anyone know of a TV out there like that? Also, I could not believe it when the person with Sony told me that you can only expect a TV like that to last 3 or 4 years because of the intense heat from the projection bulb. No more projection TV's for me.
This product does not work very well. I installed it in two different houses, on three different computers, tried all the fine tuning options, chanels, and troubleshooting tips in the manual. And it never looked even close to good.This device adds a good bit of static and interference to the video and audio. (yes, i unplugged my wireless router and cordless phones....) It even makes your monitor look fuzzy. At the advice of one of the other reviews I saw here, I even tried a different vga cable. The vga Y cable they include seems to increase the issues. With a different cable, its slightly better but not quite usable. If you plan to use your computer on the television (or just read documents), forget it. Text is so bulry its very hard to read.If all you want to do is stream a movie to your tv... And you don't mind some static... then this might work for you.
23 years of Army service and 4 Suunto watches. Cheap G-Shock watches have lasted much much longer! I have had to replace 5 bands all in the period of 4 -5 months. I have had 3 of the 4 Suunto's shut down in less the 30 feet of water. (Suunto claims they are water resistant to 80 meters on thier advertising however when you return them after they stop working in less then 10 meters they claim the warranty does not cover swimming. Hmmmmmmm swimmers and divers usually look at the water resitance of a watch to mean they are water resitant while swimming. Unless I am messed up and doing it wrong.........do most people wear the watch on thier wrist or do they just drop it down in the water and go back to check to see how deep it is or how much time they have spent in the water. Anyway, enough ranting on a cheaply made but exspensive watch that the company does not care enough about it's customers to replace or fix it under warranty. Thanks Suunto........G-shock has won my service back.Suunto Core Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Depth Measurement
I have purchased two of these and both have stopped working. First, the battery won't charge and then the video goes black.When it's working, it's great, but they don't last.
Having bought similar items as this from a "big box" store, I figured that I couldn't go wrong! Boy was I wrong! The items were packaged very well... but when I took one out of the box... they just crumpled in my hands! When you try to open them up like a regular DVD case (which is what you SHOULD be able to do... its what we're paying for)... They literally just "crumpled"... I will put a picture on the site soon to show the ridiculous quality of this item. It's as if they were "dry rotted".... They fell apart as if it was a thin layer of ice on a pond! Never buy these from this site again!The only reason I gave them one star, was because there are not negative stars! Or "less than" one stars one can rate something! Not even worth the money to return them!
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 ordered 2 sets of this item because I needed 4 speakers for my covered patio. I received 1 box containing 2 different physical size speakers (pair) all 4 were marked as PDWR63 on the speakers themselves. two were white and physically smaller then the other bigger off white color. I called Amazon and they immediately sent me replacements at no charge.Guess what, I received the identical same mismatch as the first order.While waiting for the 2nd order I tried the speakers to see how they would sound. 2 (two) of the speakers(1 of each set) had scratchy and really bad sounds.When I received the 2nd set, I also tried them for sound quality. Yep, one of them was bad also.Consequently, I sent both boxes back and received a full refund.I ended up using my old Zenith speakers (repainted) that I was trying to replace.This is the first time I have been very disappointed with a product that was ordered thru Amazon.comSupport@pyleaudio was useless.LKL
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.
This is the worst thing.Never buy this one!!! There is serious noise,big problem...
I had 1 pair that lasted about 2 weeks. They did exchange them for me. From the original seller. The next pair made it 1 month. The company won't even answer me. I am still trying to reach H2o but I don't seem to believe they will be answering me either. These are a waste of money. The sound comes and goes at first. Now they are not working at all. Very Very disappointed.
Like many others, my left click also stopped working after about 10-11 months. I agree with others that this is a great mouse - comfortable, the scroll works really well, the optical tracking is great. However, it is surprising that Microsoft put out a product that wasn't even tested for the most basic of durability functions.
This memory is unreliable. I manage over 25 computers and one of them is a Dell XPS that has 4 of these DDR2 Corsair Diminator DIMMs in it. 3 out of the 4 have gone bad...And this box is on a Line Conditioner with UPS. Out of everything that we have used over the years this brand has proved the most unreliable. Furthermore, Corsair boasts a lifetime warranty on ALL its memory...If you call them they reject your claim and state that this DIMM was made for Dell or Gateway and they have to be the ones to warranty it....
My HP Laserjet 5L did not go "online" when connected to my powerbook G4 using the cable. The cable did not work using the driver Apple supplies with OSX. My laptop never recognized that a printer had been connected.
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 recommend it!Pantone Huey is very easy to use, but it give a very poor result!I have compared three calibrators: Pantone Huey, Eye-One Display LT and Eye-One Pro.Eye-One Display LT (~$150) and Eye-One Pro ($1000+) made the same result.I recommend Eye-One Display LT.See also my review here (in Russian):[...]
We bought this TV 2 1/2 years ago. We were very happy with it initially. We had to replace the bulb within the first 10 months, but chalked that up to the amount we used it...we loved it. WELL, about 6 months ago we started seeing blue haze, blue blobs around the lower portion of the screen. Those blue blobs have gradually taken over the entire lower portion. More recently, additional blue blobs showed up across the top of the screen and are migrating down.Worst of all, we CHOSE this product BECAUSE it was a Sony product. We had always been pleased with Sony. There are many people this problem is affecting. Its clearly a defective product. Frustrating! This will be my last Sony product as I don't think 50" TV's (at a cost of over $2500 at the time) should be disposable after only 2 years!
This Pioneer DVD player stalls constantly!I have returned it. The RCA I bought has worked like a champ.
I have this radio and it's a POS. Remote isn't very responsive and the display is WAAaay too bright (will keep you from sleeping if you are a normal person) and the user interface is terrible. The thing gets lousy reception and in general, there is a reason why this is always the lower priced iPod type radio on websites. They are trying to get rid of it because it s_cks!!!!!!!
I got one of these for Christmas and the CD player broke the second time I used it. GPX said I had to mail it back to them, which would have cost $30 and send them a check for $15 and then they would replace it. So it would have cost $45 to fix this piece of junk and it only cost $40 to begin with. this is a crappy product and a crappy company.
The first week I thought I was the problem and continued to work with it but it hasn't gotten any easier to use or any more reliable. Very rarely does it pickup all of what I'm typing whether it's a web address or an email. Half thte time the arrow buttons work to navigate through the Windows Media menus and the other half it's the specific buttons you're supposed to use. Don't waste your money.
The Panasonic players work great when they work, good picture, most play DVD-R discs well too, the problem is the cheap spindle motors (the one that spins the disc).The HO2 error is the spindle motor not working, Panasonic has gone from a direct drive motor, which has nothing to wear out, in their early players to a cheap brush motor in the newer ones. DVDs spin too fast for a brush motor, the vibration from spinning the unbalanced discs gets dust from the magnets on the brushes and bearings causing premature failure, Panasonic should have known this. You can buy a new motor for about $30.00 if you are brave enough to try to replace it, not a very easy task, even if you do replace the motor it is still the same cheap brush motor subject to the same problems. Be sure to buy a DVD player with a direct drive motor, these aren't the only players with spindle motor problems. I read somewhere that Panasonic has gone back to direct drive motors, I've called and e-mailed them to see if that is true but haven't heard back from them yet.
I bought this remote primarily as a replacement for my Tivo and TV remotes, and also to integrate some of my lesser used devices (mythtv, dvd, etc) as well.There are two significant issues with the remote.1) It has a very cheap feel to it, the buttons in particular. Whereas my Tivo or TV remotes are designed well enough that I can operate them without looking, the Harmony with its very small non-contoured buttons is hard to operate by feel alone. In fact, every remote that I currently use has nicer buttons than the Harmony.2) The web-like software interface for programming the device is horrible. It's slow, it's cumbersome, it's nonintuitive, and everything seems to take many pages of pointing and clicking and confirming to get even the simplest of tasks correct. Logitech should immediately ditch the software and hire someone to write native windows and mac interfaces.The display is not as programmable as it should be, or I'm unable to figure out how to program it. As far as I can tell, I can only use the built-in activity names and icons, which is silly for a high-end programmable remote. For example, I get "watch my TV" superimposed over an almost-illegible TV screen, when I would much rather put a Tivo bitmap in there. "Watch my movies" is stuck over something that might be a popcorn, but I'd much rather it be "watch my DVDs" with a circle. For controlling my mythtv box, I ended up with the bland "generic activity". I really hope I've just missed an obvious feature and this is configurable.The remote bugs me with screens asking if "everything is setup". The reason for this is that the essential premise of using macros to control home media is broken. For example, the remote can try to turn the TV on, but it really doesn't know whether its on or off. If you ever shut the TV off with another remote or change the input then you have to navigate through several pages of help screens on the remote to get it back in sync with the state of your components. There is no good solution to this problem, other than the individual component manufacturers coming up with a decent set of IR commands, which will never happen.Somehow it thinks that both my DVD player and my Tivo are connected to Video 1 on the TV. I haven't tried playing a DVD, but that's obviously not right. Again, this is where decent software with a simple pictorial diagram of device connections would be useful.In short, if all you want is to configure the basic activities ("watch my tv", "watch my videos"), then this remote will work great. If you want to do something more complicated, then you're in for many hours of tedious navigation of the cumbersome web-like configuration interface.
Logitech quality just seems to be going downhill. I have an MX1000 mouse now, it's BLUETOOTH, and at times the pointer can have a bit of lag when I click it-sometimes I have to click a link 3 times before it responds. I think it must be the bluetooth software; it's a very frustrating mouse to use. Another quality issue I have with the Bluetooth MX1000 are the buttons that suround the scroll wheel, they sit on the mouse kind of loose and rattle.So I've been looking for a replacement and I heard some good things about the MX620. Well right out of the box the mouse feels cheap. Sitting side by side with the MX1000 you can feel the difference. The 620 uses a very cheap feeling rubber for the sides of the mouse, it doesn't feel smooth and it's a bit slippery. The same goes for the plastic on the top, very cheap feeling, not smooth and also kind of slippery. The back button makes an annoying, hollow 'clicky' sound when you click it, however, the forward button doesn't do that at all, it feels solid and is almost silent. The mouse seems to work OK as far as the functions go but I can't get past the feel of it and I'm taking it back.Logitech used to make great products, but lately I've been disappointed in everything new they put out.
Mouse does not glide smoothly on some surfaces due to the large depression on the bottom of the mouse designed to hold antenna.Mine would not glide smooth on rubber mousepad or plastic nor my corrian counter top. The idea is good however because when you insert the antenna the mouse turns off. This being said it may deserve 5 stars if the correct surface is used.
I bought 2 different titled and priced HDMI cables from this company. Got them very quickly... they were both the same cables in the same plastic bags. And another thing that was the same... THEY DON'T WORK PERIOD. It did not register on my computer that the cable was even connected. Buyer Beware!!!!
Sorry if I'm a negative voice but these hdmi cables were garbage. I've always had pleasant shopping experience on Amazon and this is the first purchase of many that I had to write negatively about. Maybe it was just a bad cable.
The three little head emitters have to be positioned hanging right in front of the cable box to make them work.
What happened to my negative feedback I posted about this item and seller? I better see it back up on amazon or get a good explanation as to why it isn't there or I'm screaming to Amazon and or the Press or the World if I have to! You are NOT selling what you are advertising and I've got pictures and video to prove it!
This review covers three DVRs for comparison purposes:Panasonic DMR-EH55S (200 GB hard drive) (Most expensive)Phillips DVDR3455/37 (160 GB hard drive)Polaroid DRM-2001G (80 GB) (least expensive)Here are some of my observations on these three DVRs. I would call the Phillips and Polaroid "half-baked" and I returned them and would not recommend them. The Panasonic is nice and I recommend it, but it's not perfect.In my review, strengths are marked with a +, weaknesses with a -.**************************************************************************************&lt;Late breaking addition (April 5, 2010)>:#1: I have gotten some feedback that some of my points made in regard of the buggy operating system on the Polaroid and Phillips units have since been corrected. So it's possible that later versions of this operating system are improved. That's great, but they should be ashamed and driven out of business for releasing a half-finished product.#2: I have now lived with the Panasonic DVR for many years. It continues to be a workhorse and is still working fine. Learning to make extensive use of the "chapter mark" feature has, in a minor but welcome way, alleviated some of the limitations I point out below. Using the chapters helps allow you to partially edit tracks while the unit is recording and also without jumping in to the stupid "preview" screen that is used for the editing functions. "Chapter mark" is *the only* editing function that continues to work while the unit is recording. I continue to recommend this unit, but unfortunately long term use of it has uncovered two major, fatal really, flaws. A) The unit occasionally (but far too often) inexplicably skips recording scheduled programs. This is a disaster! Via "Murphy's Law" it seems to happen more often during season finale week. It has dropped the season finales to "Lost" and "Dancing with the Stars" and "American Idol." I estimate it drops about 10%-20% of scheduled programs. It starts recording on time, records about 8 seconds, then stops. If you view the error log, it gives you the ever popular (with computer programmers): "An error has occurred." Panasonic refuses to release any info on or workaround for this problem. B) The otherwise totally awesome "TV Guide Onscreen" feature stops working for months at a time. This has happened four times in ten years, and each time it was out for at least one month, and once it was three months. During this time you have to use another source (like a web site) to view the schedule of upcoming programs, and you have to manually program the unit to record those shows at the proper time and that's way harder than using the "TV Guide" feature. Panasonic is downright evil on this issue, refusing to admit that there is a problem or provide any info at all. They waste your time telling you to reset your unit and jump through various troubleshooting hoops when all the time they know exactly that the problem has nothing to do with your unit but is rather that your residence is not receiving the signal via the convoluted path it takes over your cable.***********************************************************************************Regarding the Phillips and Polaroid DVRs:These two DVRs are similar. They may be the same machine. They use the same operating system and the on screen menus are all identical in the two units.General comments first and then I will comment on the differences in the units.+Tracks are easy to select for burning to the DVD+As you select tracks for burning it shows you how much room on the DVD you have left.+It's always recording, so even if you don't hit the record button until halfway thru the show you can still get the whole show.+It pauses live TV and this feature is full featured and effective. Live TV behaves just as if you were playing back a disk with pause, rewind, slo-mo, and fast forward all available.+Does not delete edits, but simply hides them on playback. When you write out to the DVD it does not write the deleted portions. This would allow you to go back and rethink your edits. Panasonic deletes them immediately. On commercials this is probably no big deal but on home movies it might be useful to keep those deleted scenes handy in case you change your mind.+Allows editing tracks while recording a show. Since the machine is always recording it must support this feature, so it's not surprising, but it is way handy since we keep ours recording shows almost all the time and I am a heavy editor also. If I could only edit while not recording it would be hard for me to get it done. What is surprising is that my more expensive Panasonic DMR-EH55S does not support this feature.+Technical support is good. I called them twice, got through to someone and they gave intelligent answers.+Dividing tracks works well, unlike the Panasonic. It's easy to simply select "divide" instead of "view," and then divide the track at your stopping point for today and then you're ready for next viewing to start where you left off.-Takes 15 annoying seconds to boot while you miss the kick off of the super bowl.-fluorescent display is small with only medium readability from across the room.-There are not many buttons on the front panel-Track titles are only 10 chars - that's not enough-The operating system is primitive, buggy, missing many useful features and has a generally clunky feel, as if they programmed only the bare minimum features required to allow operation. For example, holding buttons down on the remote will not repeat the key. This feature is sorely needed when inputting text with the on-screen keyboard because it's torture to have to keep repeatedly pressing the buttons on the remote to scroll from one side of the keyboard to the other. Another example, the editing screen has a bug where you hit the edit button to start an edit and the prompt correctly displays "hit edit to stop editing." Then you search forward to find the end of the commercial and you hit edit and it slices out that portion and the prompt correctly displays "hit edit to start [your next] editing." That's not a bad system, but the OS has a bug in it so that if an edit is started, when the info screen goes away it comes back incorrectly displaying "hit edit to start editing" when it should say "hit edit to stop editing." However, the edit feature still works correctly in spite of the display. But this can be confusing enough to make you forget where you are and make you exit the edit screen and start over.-The info pop-up screen is really annoying. It's giant and it's never there when you need it and always there when you don't. There's no way to turn it off or on permanently. Especially when you are viewing something frame by frame - it's maddening.-Text is slow/torturous to put in, made worse by the weak remote control.-The machine crashes and locks up, sometimes without provocation, and you have to unplug it to get it going again.-The machine crashes and trashes the DVD when trying to append tracks to a non-finalized DVD.-remote control is weak and that's really annoying when you are editing text. You have to be close and at small angle from the sensor.-Does not show new track time after you edit out the commercials.-Only allows 9 characters per DVD track title.-It has a manual, but it's not very good.-It has a useful time shift buffer, but its interface uses arbitrary buttons on the remote, there is no on-screen help, and sometimes you have to use the hidden "hold down the button for 3 seconds" technique.Now to highlight some differences:Polaroid+Has a way handy feature to jump to a specific time in a show. You just hit "go to" and then enter a time like 35 minutes, and it goes to it.+DVD burner on this unit seemed faster than on the Phillips.-Earlier version of the operating system - has bugs, features that don't work, and missing needed features-No progress indicator as it burns to DVD, and you can't watch the program as it's burning-Manual is rougher.-Fan on this unit is too loud.-A bug in the OS prevented me from entering the tens digit of a recording program start time.Phillips+Has an updated operating system with some welcome enhancements and bug fixes. More stable, but still crashes and trashes disks.+Will show a progress indicator as it burns the DVD.-Has a T/C (time code) button to jump to a specific time in a track, but it does not work.-DVD burner on this unit seemed slow.Panasonic DMR-EH55SOver all opinion: Good. Reliable, high quality and studded with features, although missing some no-brainers. I don't expect any glitches. Probably the best available at this consumer level price point, but unfortunately has many limitations that reduce its usefulness to a heavy editor like myself.+Text entry is very good, with great use of the remote control buttons to allow hot key shortcuts for various operations and screen positions. It's a clever system and fast and fun to use.+Remote control is strong and the unit responds to its commands without fail.+The scrubber for finding an edit point is great.+The manual is very good, 77 packed pages with detailed technical information on all aspects of operation. It's much better than the "user friendly" Sony manuals that avoid tech talk. It also carefully lists the many limitations of this unit and the technology, including what burn speeds you can expect.+The on screen TV guide is da bomb. It's far superior to the scrolling cable channel we have been watching for the last ten years. In spite of reviews here to the contrary, it worked perfectly for us, setting up with just few easy questions, one minor glitch requiring a glance at the manual, and then video nirvana. It finally makes it possible to reliably set programs for a recording device. I love it!+The fan is whisper quiet.+The manual warns you that high speed burn will be louder than normal. For me it's not bad. The high speed burn usually sounds like someone running water in the sink, with loud portions sounding like an electric shaver.-In some disappointing passages, the manual points out that although this unit is "compatible" with 16X recording speed disks, "this is not the copy speed." (However, in many cases it can get better than 16x speed if you record at lower quality.) The manual also points out many other limitations such as: you can not record to the SD card, movies can not be played from the SD card, the Firewire port can only be used with digital video equipment and not computers, DVDs are copied to the hard drive only in real time, the advanced feature "flexible recording" fits the highest quality footage possible filling all DVD space but only burns in real time, the system is not smart enough to juggle overlapping record programs and will just drop earlier programs even if there is only a small overlap, it can not play DIVx files while recording other programs, it can not play still pictures while recording other programs, you can not rename/delete/edit/divide titles while recording other programs, it will drop scheduled recordings if you have the unit busy editing photos, finalizing the high speed burn may take four times longer than estimated on the finalize screen HUH? and various other limitations. I don't want all that...just make it work!-Multi-tasking challenged. You can't edit any previously recorded tracks, not even renaming them, while the unit is recording. You can't even watch tracks while high-speed burning a DVD with finalize, which is silly, since you can watch without finalize. What's in this thing, an 8080 microprocessor? During high speed burn with finalize it won't even play TV from the tuner! This is a serious limitation for me, greatly reducing the utility of this expensive device.-Copies DVDs to the hard disk (HDD) only in real time and with loss of a generation. The Pioneer DVR also copies in real time, I assume also losing a generation. I think what they are doing here is playing the DVD and routing its signal through the analog circuitry to allow any copy protection scheme on the DVD to confuse the input circuitry and cause that brightness fading in and out and color shifting. This is another serious limitation for me since I like to consolidate my home movies and etc.-Will not pause live TV! Instead you have to start recording and then chase playback. That's an odd oversight on Panasonic's part and a sorely missed feature.-When you divide or edit a track you have to do it in a small preview screen. That's silly, sacrifices a lot of usefulness, and so needless. They sacrificed screen space for useless stuff, including a useless title bar at the top, another one on the bottom, useless edit/divide preview windows, and huge on screen buttons for "divide" and "preview" operations. I like to edit and divide my programs while watching them, but since Panasonic has a special screen for editing/dividing, where the program is shown only in a small preview window, I have to view my program once, then go back and edit or divide it later. If you edit much video you know that editing time is a big problem, e.g. another reviewer mentions fifteen minutes to edit the commercials out of a one hour show. If you record many shows, that's hours of editing. So a needless time waster like this edit/divide screen is a problem. For me, this needless limitation is a fatal flaw. Today I had to bite the bullet and watch America's Funniest Videos in the preview screen because I just can't afford to watch a one hour track twice to get my edits. Also another problem, the system recomputes your track location with each edit. That's bad because it makes it impossible to have any idea of an edit decision list (EDL), where you might jot down approximate times of things you want to save or cut. Because it recomputes all times with every edit, what used to be at the one hour mark of your program will change.-Does not show program length nor time remaining while viewing a program. The current track time is displayed on the front panel and available on screen.
it's only made for decks with built in snap-ons located on the sides; don't buy it unless your deck has them.
Brought a good picture from laptop to tv but no sound. Not even a peep. I'm sending it back and ordering one from another company.
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.
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.
Of the various DVD+RW discs I have used, these have been by far the most problematic. I would say at least 4 to 5 of every new 25 pack I have opened have been defective and would not work in my DVD recorders. Even more will work for a while then I get errors and the discs are no longer recognized in my recorders. They seem to work OK in my computer drives, but not home recorders. I would not recommend these at all.
I usually buyAmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters) - Supports Ethernet, 3D, and Audio Return [Newest Standard] but I needed something cheap and quick. I used this cable on my PS3. It works flawlessly when running the game at 720p, but when it hits the main screen at 1080p, screen would go into a constant flicker because TV has trouble with the signal. This has never happened before with the other cable.
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've owned a lot of Iomega products over the past 10 years and have come to trust them. But this drive is a major disaster.I have experienced most of the problems that other reviewers have complained about, including random hangs while writing, failure to recognize various types of media, undocumented I/O errors, and bizarre software problems about media sizes being miscalculated, and terribly slow write/format speeds. I will say that when I contacted their tech support, they suggested I switch the unit from my USB2.0 PCI card to the motherboard's USB1.1 port, and it did work much better, but of course it was unacceptably slow.They do warn on their support page that USB2.0 add-in cards are not supported, but only built-in USB hardware. I don't know if that actually makes sense from an engineering standpoint; it sounds like a dodge to me. Why do all my other USB2.0 peripherals -- including an Iomega CDRW unit -- work on this same card? My guess is that this product was badly designed and probably rushed to market.The only good things about it are HotBurn is pretty easy to use, the unit is quiet, and it looks nice.
I bought these binoculars for my 9 yr old son for Christmas. He took them to a friends house to show them off the day after Christmas. One drop onto the ground and they have become inoperable. Eyepiece popped off and does not go back together properly. I guess I got what I paid for.
Cannot be charged using the USB port. I have to buy batteries for it which is not that cheap. My friend also has one and hers can be charged using the USB port.
Bought this unit to control our big screen and the surround sound. Would not control the cable DVR box. Then after 2 months it failed. Contacted the company and was told I had to send it back through Amazon. Amazon very courteously issued a return for the unit.When I say it failed, the remote went blank. Changed batteries, checked connections, and everything I could think of. It just would not work. I emailed tech support and received this 5 days later, &#34;Unfortunately the URC inc. service dept. no longer repairs that remote model.&#34;Spend the extra dollars and get something other than this.
I bought this camera as a gift. Actually this is the 2nd A520 I've bought in 3 weeks. Both of these A520s were defective - the lens cover would not open all the way on either of them, so I of course returned the original and the replacement. In general, I like Canon cameras. You get a lot of camera for the money compared to some other cameras. For this reason, I ordered a Canon A610 and so far it has worked beautifully. My husband and I both have Canons and have never had problems. After my experience, however, I would not recommend the A520. I've seen good reviews of it in several magazines, but for myself, I will not go for a third try!
I purchased this NAS drive last week with hopes to use it to backup the four Mac's I have here on my home network. All the Macs are running Mac OS X Leopard. However, out of the box it does not appear to work. I have set up the drive via the default instructions - but it is not recognized by the Time Machine software as a valid backup disk. I have also done a quick check of support forum and there may be a way to do it - but sounds complex. Looks like I may have to box it back up and return it to Amazon. Darn it! If anybody has gotten this to work, I am open to try your workaround. Not in a habit of leaving bad reviews - just disappointed since I had the illusion this stuff would work out of the box.
Got two 6 foot cables, one for xbox, one for blu-ray. Both cables work with xbox. Both cables produce scrambled picture on blu-ray. Purchased these to replace 3' cables I had been using that were too short for moving players around. Went back to 3' cable and blu-ray works great. Garbage.
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.
It's nice looking, end of story. I do not usually respond to reviews, but I felt compelled to do so. If you are looking for SW to the UK this totaly sucks. A total waste of money. I bought this direct from Amazon and will never trust them again in any form of electronics. They are good in books and the like, but not sw radios
This DVD player came as a part of Pioneer home theater system. I bought this system that included this DVD player, a receiver and 5 speakes and subwoof. Purchased this item in November 2006 and have used it without any worries until today 12/02/07 i was watching a DVD and the the DVD player shut off. I could not get the DVD player to power back on. Called Pioneer customer service and they are not open on the weekend.I went down to the basement and brought up my generic "Cyber-Home" DVD player I bought in 2002 and hooked it up. It works!!Pioneer is a name brand people are supposed to trust and the DVD player breaking down in one year is deeply disappointing.
I have three or four vhs-c tapes that I want to convert to dvd. The item is very cheeply made and very flimsy to handle, but for the price I guess one can't expect much more. It cost more to ship it than the cost of the item itself. If you have a half dosen or so of vhs-c tapes you are looking to convert, I would say the item will last thru the process. But if you have several items to convert, do yourself a favor and invest in a better quality item that will stand up to the task. With this one you run the risk of it getting stuck into the tape recorder and then you'll have more problems then you bargened for.
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.
The reviews of the product looked great so I bought 4 radios.However, all four radios had a range of only 500 yards.I tried variety of channels, both power settings, and new batteries, but the reception ended at less than 500 yards. I believe these must be couterfeit radios.
Item did NOT have a belt clip, or any clip. That was the main reason I made the purchase. It is simply a cover - that would probably help prevent damage from dropping, etc. Without the clip it has no value to me.
It's a Battery, I know. But in a small travel alarm clock, it lasted only about 4 months. Far from what I expected from a Lithium Battery.
I tested it upon purchase. It worked great one time ...When aI needed to use it a few months later, it would notwork. It won't recharge and won't start no matter what.Spend a little more and get a better quality product.I'm disappointed because Oympus has always been a top qualitybrand. Not any moreToo bad.
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.
Unless you run only 32 bit OS or older DO NOT BUY. there is NO 64 bit support for vista or Mac OSX. lynksys tech help simply blames your existing hardware and tries to sell you a pay to repair tech service. DO NOT RECCOMEND to anyone not totally tech savvy as it took three tries to install and much configuration after it did install.
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.
I have had my TiVO for 3 months and so far it's just been collecting dust next to my TV. I don't have a land line in my apartment, and, although I ran guided set-up elsewhere, it wouldn't work when I plugged it in at my apartment, and would not work with the wireless card I bought from TiVO. Now I have to run guided set-up with a land line AGAIN. I have called TiVO customer services multiple times and each time had the customer service representative treat me like a total idiot. If I hadn't receieved the TiVO as a gift it would've been back at the store 2.5 months ago.
I stored my Canon SD110 in this case and over the period of several months noticed black "speckles" on the camera's surface. These "speckles" left the finish permanently marred. My camera was still under warranty, and to their credit (based upon others' experience), Canon repaired the camera's body. Very strange.
This player is not region free, as some have claimed. It had trouble playing certain foreign and indie DVDs (not DVD-Rs, mind you) from day one. Some disks just wouldn't play at all, even though they played fine in other players. After 5 months (not long after the warranty ended), the player completely crashed. Won't play anything now. If it does play, it stops after the 4th or 5th chaper - just freezes and has to be ejected and reloaded to even get the menu. Tried emailing the manufacturer and predictably they never answered. In short, this thing plays okay (and just okay) until the warranty is up.
Unfortunately, the digital clear filter had a couple of scratches on it, rendering it useless.
Bottom line: They sold it as new and sent me a repackaged item that was missing the power adapter. I hated dealing with them. I eventually got a refund but I will not deal with this seller again.
I purchased this unit needing a solution at work for me to get two Windows 7 PC's connected to a brand new HP printer. The machines are on two different networks and I'm the only one printing to this printer so it made sense to just cable-connect them. I considered the A-B switch to be the perfect answer. Got this unit and made several attempts at getting Win 7 to recognize the device without success. One runs 32-bit the other 64-bit and both are Enterprise editions. The hardware I run is high-end equipment and is in pristine working order as I'm a tier 3 hardware tech working in a hardware support center. There was no getting this to work so I'm returning and going to try to find a name-brand and hope for better results.I hope others have a lot better success - or, better yet, I suggest you look elsewhere first. Oh, in case anyone suggest this - I had already fully installed the printer software/drivers to the machines before connecting this device. Windows simply did not find a driver to run the switch.Edited to add:3/13/2012 - I have now received a Cables-To-Go USB AB switch (Cables To Go 30505 2-Port USB 2.0 Manual Switch) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JUHS4/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details and within seconds both computers had identified the device, installed the driver and I successfully printed.My final assessment: Don't go with cheap, no-name stuff if you want to be sure it'll work right. The extra $10 was well worth it.
This thing is a piece of junk! Granted, it only costs $30, so the quality of the camera is about what I expected, but the truly poor aspect of this toy, and the reason I've returned it, is the software. Downloading images/video from the camera takes quite awhile. It occasionally doesn't recognize the camera so you have to unplug/plug in the USB cable again (this actually might be a WindowsXP problem??). It names the files for you for install to the hard drive so you have to create a new directory each time, all with arcane names like photo001..., in them, so it doesn't save them over your old files. This quickly becomes unmanageable for a little girl. There were bugs when inserting the pictures in the journal. I'd drag the thumbnail of one picture over, but a different one would appear. The website has no information for bug fix downloads and no apparent e-mail for help.
I had problems with firewire (ie it wouldn't work) immediately--I attributed this to my flaky firewire card. It worked well under USB, but there were weird problems with my computer (Outlook would hang)--these resolved whenever the drive was off.I attempted to use this drive with my laptop today, first via firewire then by usb. It got about halfway through a big file copy when the drive went offline and I haven't been able to get it back since.This is just too flaky, a HDD for backups needs to be johny on the spot and work. I will not use Lacie again, not even for a doorstop.
These wipes aren't really wipes, more like heavy duty tissues. There is very little cleaning fluid on them and they don't clean very well. Don't waste your money.
i thought bose products are good but i was disappointed with this one.this sounds just the same as compared to cheaper earphones so i just wasted a hundred bucks and regret why i fell on this earphone. just save your money believe me.
I bought my Sony HDR-SR1 in December 2006 and started to record pictures. Although the playback is superb, the software supplied by Sony is appalling. What most consumers do not realise is the damage that this type of badly written software can do to their PC's. The reason is that the software seems to overwrite windows system files and settings. This means that non Sony software can misfunction including problems with the Windows operating system itself. This is totally unacceptable. Fortunately I have access to professional IT consultants who have managed to correct the faults in my PC that this destructive badly written software created. (Maybe Sony should be taken to task to pay for the cost of putting right the mess that their software creates). Furthermore to not supply reasonable editing software with the format, is, in my opinion, deceiptful. Without editing software video clips on their own do not present a complete package and will soon leave the consumer frustrated and disappointed. Consumers were also led to believe that proper editing software would be available in the Spring of 2007. So far there appear to be no add-ons to the most popular existing consumer editing software packages and even Sony's own non-professional Vegas "Lite" software has no add-ons yet. Vegas used to be an excellent software package, one can only hope that now Sony have taken it over, their software writers will not produce a product that will adversely affect other software and in particular the operating system itself.I used to think Sony equipment was good, but I am now of the opinion that Sony mislead their customers. For example there are many different transformers required - no standardisation with PC's or cameras or camcorders etc, there is incompatibility between memory stick formats - interchangeability is disgraceful. It seems everything is designed to make sure that more and more accessories have to be purchased each time new models are released, and only from Sony.Judging by the many thousands of disgruntled people whos' views can be seen on the web, who have purchased the Sony HDR-SR1 in good faith, I think Sony should have the decency to immediately refund all their early takers who have effectively been testing alpha products on Sony's behalf, or supply properly written free of charge software, if and when it becomes available, that will allow proper editing of the AVCHD format, without ruining the PC.
I have a Win2K PC (Win2k Pro, SP1 - SP4) whose Windows Explorer has beencrashing randomly for several years but I could not figure out why. Untilrecently.I built a new PC (ASUS motherboard, P4 3.0GHz, 1 GB RAM etc.) and installedWin2k plus SP1 through SP4. Then I installed software. I kept track ofeverything I was installing, in case I needed to re-install. Everythingworks hunky-dory until I installed the Microtech USB card reader stuff.*THEN* Windows Explorer starts crashing randomly, just like on my otherWin2K PC.Just as a test, I then installed the Microtech USB card reader stuff onmy home Win2K PC, which also has Win2k Pro, SP1 - SP4. Lo and behold,its Windows Explorer starts crashing randonly too!!@#$%^&*![UPDATE, Aug 22 2005:A cure for the random crashing of Windows Explorer is to uninstallthe Microtech driver. Stupid poorly tested software!]
I only had it for one week when it died. All my data is lost. I purchased it based on all the positive reviews, but my experience was horrible.
buyer beware, as other's have mentioned already, this keyboard does not ship with the IR receiver, the IR receiver only comes with the MS Media Center remote control. And this is an IR based setup, meaning you have to be able to point the Keyboard at the receiver or it doesn't work.At the time of my initial purchase, I did not have the MC remote; so I had to buy that as well (extra $34.00+shipping).At the time of my purchase, I had read the reviews about the joystick/mouse button being "stiff" and it would loosen up after a while, but on the board I purchased this never happened, as such this was unuseable for me and I had to find a wireless keyboard that had a trackball instead.My next purchase was for this keyboard:"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JJM7S0/ref=oss_T15_product"its radio based and has a trackball, this has been a dream since I installed it. Granted it doesn't have the nifty Media Center buttons, but that's fine; this is a simple wireless board that works.
When I first went out to purchase a new TV, the Toshiba and the Panasonic plasma TVs caught my eye. However the Toshiba uses a Panasonic glass and I found the exterior chassis a better a design. Furthermore, since I mostly watch SD channels and DVDs, an EDTV would be perfect for me. Thus I decided to buy this TV. The picture quality was excellent, the sound was great, and this TV had enough connectors. Everything seemed great when I bought it in April 2006. Then around September or October, green pixels started showing up in the upper left hand corner. This happened now and then, but recently it has started to happen everytime and the pixels are now spreading everywhere. They also range from green, red, blue pixels and it seems to happen more frequently when there's a contrast between the background and the foreground (like a white image on a black background). Note: This issue occurs when I watch TV, DVDs, Tapes, etc...it's not just a signal issue and it's not a dirty power issue either. I am going to call Toshiba today to see what I can do. From the sounds of it, it looks like everyone is having this issue. Hopefully I can get a replacement.Very disappointing, as the TV is an excellent TV....until this issue shows up.2006/12/22 UPDATE: So the service centre tried cleaning and replacing certain cables in the back of the TV and they even took the TV into the shop to replace cables on the front side where the screen is. They still couldn't fix the problem. They are now ordering some parts in, and it will be January before they will get the parts.2007/01/19 UPDATE: So they installed the new parts and for the first hour, the problem was gone, but after an hour, the pixels all came back and again, they are all over the screen. I called the service centre again, and they are ordering more parts, but I think I'm going to contact Toshiba's head office. This is ridiculous.
I spent about 4 hours trying to install and debug this DSL modem. The initial install went beautifully, more easily than any other DSL modem or cable modem I've used. It was great. The auto-detect process seemed to work perfectly and quickly found exactly the right settings for my ISP (AT&T;) without having to make obscure config changes to get it to connect.So I was up on the internet in just a minute. But I started noticing weird problems with some sites and it was slow in general. Some sites were totally impossible to access, timing out eventually. Other sites had some images or other parts inconsistently corrupted. Some sites seemed to work perfectly. This inconsistent behavior was mysterious to me.By searching online and reading reviews by other users I eventually discovered the source of the problem. PPPoE, the protocol used for DSL, has a maximum packet size of around 1492 bytes. But most network equipment and PCs default to a 1500 max packet size. A packet that is too large for the connection will be either dropped or fragmented.In the case of the this dlink DSL modem, it either botches the fragmentation causing packet corruption or simply drops them. So websites that use packets bigger than 1492 bytes fail to function. An example is www.microsoft.com.Note that some people have partially resolved this problem but the solution is NOT acceptable. It is possible to install software on your PC or modify your windows registry to force smaller packet sizes than the 1500 default. This avoids the bug in this dlink modem. But EVERY computer or device attached to your network will need to be individually modified to function correctly! That isn't the way it is supposed to work.I tried putting a router in front of the dlink modem and setting its maximum packet size to various sizes below 1492 hoping that it would fragment the packets so the dlink modem wouldn't barf. But that didn't work for some unknown reason.Anyway, since that time, I've bought and used two other brands of DSL modem (an integrated DSL modem/802.11n router from Netgear and an Actiontec GT701D). Both of these other DSL modems work perfectly with zero problems with large packets. So don't but this dlink until they fix this widely reported bug. Its too bad because otherwise it seemed like a cool modem.I recommend the Actiontec GT701D. So far it has performed really well. The auto-detect didn't work right (typical) but after manually entering the right settings it worked and is fast. And it also has a lot of status to track its functioning. It even has pretty advanced monitoring and logging to track network use by port, IP address, etc. Cool stuff, especially considering it was the cheapest DSL modem I could find.
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..
This was my first optical mouse. Unfortunately, I soon learned about optical &quot;jitter&quot;. I was unable to get smooth curser movements for small hand movements involving editing of digital photos, etc. Small movements cause noticeable curser jitter on the screen. Do an internet search using &quot;optical mouse jitter&quot; and you will see this is a common problem for optical mice.I've since replaced it a Logitech MX310, which has no such problem. The Logitech moves across the screen smoothly - and seems to glide across the mouse pad easier. Of course the MX310 is more expensive - but worth it.If you don't do a lot of precise/fine work - then I suppose the &quot;optical mouse blue&quot; is OK.
I had a Vivatar camera in just like this in blue. It was a nice camera, not expensive to care for, unlike my older Advantix one. I decided that I would take it on the trip of a lifetime, to Space Camp, Flordia. I had a rool of 24, and right when I took the wound camera out of my caring case, it slipped out of my hand and fell onto the semi-soft carpet. I picked it up and tried to take a picture, but when I pressed, the button only went down. It wouldn't wind, either! That was also going to be my last picture. With the first 2 days on it, it is still sitting on the counter. If you must buy one of these, then don't drop it!
I purchase this backpack several months ago and I am very dis-appointed in the design and quality. The shoulder straps are poorly designed which make it difficult to ware the backpack for any length of time. The zippers just open on their own or just won't close. The pockets make it hard to organize items in the backpack.
I bought this modem a week ago, and it has yet to maintain a connection to my ISP for longer than half an hour, and after dropping the connection, it cannot be re-established until the system is restarted. It's been three days since I submitted a request for techincal support, and according to the support site, it's not yet been reviewed.In the meantime, I've tried all I know to resolve the issue myself: I've uninstalled and reinstalled the modem, uninstalled and reinstalled the latest modem drivers, deleted and recreated the dial-up networking connection to my ISP, and changed most of modem settings. Most recently, I've forced the modem to connect at 28 kbps. This seems to solve the problem of dropped connections, but as I bought the modem with the expectation of 56 kbps, it's not good enough.Although it's not mentioned on the box, this is a software-based modem, and this is the larger part of the problem, I think. It relies on the system processor, and I've found that no matter how high-performing the system, it's not sufficient for a software-based modem. (For reference, my system: Pentium III, 768 MB RAM, Windows XP).For these reasons, I'm returning (or scrapping, if that's not an option) this modem and buying a different modem from a different manufacturer. Unless you want to risk the same, I advise not purchasing this modem in the first place.
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.
Very inferior sound. Instead of these, spend [...] and buy the Philips SBP1100/37 portable speakers [...]The Philips have much better sound, and only cost a few dollars more.
How is it when you pay more to get it in 1-2 days and get it in 4 day?? I would like my pay fee back! Not a good idea to pay more and get nothing. Butch
This is the worst consumer electronics product that I have ever bought. After reading a review in the NY Times, I picked Replay over Tivo. Here is my experience to date:The first unit shipped to me broke within 24 hours, but not before I had signed up for their listings service. I had to ship the product back at my expense in the original box (with the UPC code attached - see later). Once I got the new box, I literally spent over one week with numerous reps at Replay in order to move my service from my original unit to the one they shipped back to me.I then decided to cash in the $50 rebate that Replay was promoting. No way. I no longer had the bar code from the package - it was shipped back with the broken unit and the box they sent back had no bar code. Add $50 to the cost!Then there is the experience of downloading the channel guide...I get a success rate under 5% - that means I have to try over 20 times before their service will download the updated channel guide information. (I use a cable modem connection - not a problem on my end as I am able to surf the Net via the same connection.)All in all, a great disappointment. I strongly recommend that you stay away from this company and its products.
I purchased this item along with a 2GB SD card to use with my desktop computer. The desktop recognizes the reader but says there is no media. I took the SD card out and put it into my laptop's built in reader and it immediately found the card and showed 2GB of free space. So the card is fine, but the reader is DOA.
I'm using this adapter on Dell Inspiron 5160, P4, 2.8GHz, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP SP2. It works fine until I do some network activity. As soon as you do some download you will get blue screen STOP ERROR and computer creased.I did try this device with SP 3and got same result. I format the hard disk and reinstall entire Windows XP but this adapter gives same error even on freshly installed windows XP.
obvious confused by multiple model #'s I ordered the wrong case even the Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoomit was listed under recomended items that were purchased with the camera
Although at first these seem like they'll do the trick, a number of poor design features make these a much poorer choice than some other brands. Advents are several years behind the leaders in technology and design, yet Advent charges a premium price. After looking at other brands in the same price range, I'm amazed that anyone buys Advent headphones. These should really be bagain-basement phones. Here's why:1) Highly uncomfortable. I couldn't stand to wear mine more than an hour or so because of pressure on the ears and head. My ears start burning and I get a headache. They are noticably uncomfortable after 10 minutes. Supposedly they are self-adjusting, but they always clamp my head and ears too tightly -- perhaps the designers thought I'd wear them while jogging. It's true they are cushioned -- but how'd you like to have someone pressing cushions hard against your ears for hours? An ear-vise I don't need! And there is no way to manually adjust so they don't press as hard. Bottom line is that I don't use these at all because they're so uncomfortable. I checked out a Sennheiser headphone set in a store (haven't bought them yet) and they were much, much lighter, didn't clamp hard, and so much more comfortable. Weight on Sennheisers is listed in specs as only 3.5 oz with battery! The battery pack for the Sennheiser I looked at in the store is TINY, while the Advent takes 3 AAA batteries (so there's extra weight there).2) Advent sound quality is good, but as others have complained, the tuning of the transceiver and headset drifts often. I need to retune headset to tranceiver every 10 minutes or so. Otherwise, the sound keeps cutting out like when you're listening to a radio station while driving through mountains. Another design annoyance is that the tuning wheel is identical in size and is right next to the volume wheel on the headset, so there's a good chance that when you're trying to retune you'll turn the volume knob instead and blast the top of your head off!3) The battery system is really REALLY lame! The battery system alone will make you curse the day you bought Advent. With Sennheiser (and I think some other brands) you can purchase an additional battery pack that charges in the base of the tranceiver when you're using the other pack in the headphones. Then, if the headphone battery pack runs down, you can just swap for the fresh pack. With the Advent you're stuck with one set of batteries. In order to recharge them you've got to stop using the headphones and plug the headphones into a charger and wait for hours. The only other option is to buy your own additional batteries and buy a generic recharger. So that's additional expense plus a big mess of having an additioanal charging unit sitting around.The whole charging system is poorly designed. Sennheiser and some other brands have &quot;on stand&quot; charging. With &quot;on stand&quot;, when you put the headphones on their stand, they charge automatically. (I have a great wireless phone headset by Vtech that charges by induction when on the stand, so this technology is available.) With Advent, you have to plug a charging wire into a small hole in the headset. This means a) you need to find the wire and plug it into the small hole and b) you have an extra wire running from the tranceiver to the headset when charging. So you have a real rat's nest of 3 cords -- the tranceiver power cord, the audio input cord, and the headphone charging cord. Plus, as mentioned above, if you want an extra set of batteries to charge, you'll have to have a generic charger sitting around too with its cord.Yet another problem with the battery system is that, as mentioned, Advent uses 3 AAA batteries. This means that if you did want to buy your own batteries to use as backup when the Advent batteries run down, you've got to pull out three AAA batteries, replace the little cloth &quot;pull out the batteries&quot; tab, and then insert three new batteries. This is a big pain compared with Sennheiser that uses a single pop-in battery pack.Jeeze! Didn't Advent bother to look at their competition before designing something that works like a 10-year old prototype?
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 live in Nairobi, where the power fluctuates quite a bit. I bought two of these units to protect my electronic equipment, but have unplugged them. They're worse than useless as voltage regulators--I checked with a voltmeter and it did little to regulate the power fluctuations--and they repeatedly shut off the power to equipment, including my internet router, TV, and stereo, causing other problems. If you're looking for a voltage regulator that regulates voltage, don't waste your money on this.
I'm returning mine to walmart. shrek is not nearly as good in black and white.
I have a normal sized head, (7.0) and I think these things are REALLY uncomfortable. They do not sit on my ears well, hence the phones themselves are not well placed for good sound quality. I am sending these back.
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
No rhyme, no reason. The "On" button kept flashing off and on. I had to take it apart to take out the DVD that was inside.
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.
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!
I bought this camera because my Casio EX-Z55 broke (my fault) - That was an awesome camera, all around. I decided on the Canon because it was the highest customer rated consumer digital camera on amazon.com. Whoops. While sample customer images were of excellent quality, ALL of them were during the day. I don't contend that this camera takes excellent quality pictures with natural light. However, it has serious flash problems. Every image is heavily blown out when the flash is used, and the background is faded and blurry. Yes, I tried changing all of the flash settings. Doing a google on "Canon SD550 Flash Problem" reveals people on various forums trying to get help with this. The only solution? Put the camera into Macro mode, which is an improper setting for regular point and shoot shots, and only makes the problem SLIGHTLY better. After only 2 days of futzing with this camera, I returned it to Amazon on that basis, plus the fact that the battery latch wasn't closing properly (either a manufacturing or design problem. Doesn't matter to me). Going back to Casio.
The Crosley Radio CR248 Songwriter CD recorder is great when it works. However, after 2 weeks, I had to return it for repairs. The tape cassette did not work and I couldn't record anything onto the CD. It is now at the shop. I had to call twice to get them to give me a return authorization and there was no indication in the packaging telling me to contact Best in Home, the place that shipped it to me. Best in Home contacted me and told me they would have replaced the whole unit free of charge, but that was after I had already sent it to Crosley.
I gave this product one star "not" because it was inferior, but of the warrantee. Warning, JVC no longer carries this product in stock so they will only replace this product in regards to the price you've paid for it. So if you're a bargain shopper, you'll end up with less than what the product is worth. For example, a $100 item at 90% off will be $10 (plus minus sales tax etc). JVC will allow you to replace this item with a new item valued at only $10. My HA-RX500 full size over the ear headphones soon was reduced to the HA-FX20-BR ear buds.
Cheap.If you're lucky, you'll be able to watch an entire movie without problems. But they generaly come.Mine is not noisy. But this freezing problem really bothers me. I intend to buy a more reliable unit (Sony, Panasonic).
It's a good thing this does light up, because you could never find the right button in the dark otherwise. My old Sony plan jane remote is nicer in the dark, and doesn't even light up!Bought this in Jan '09, the display is now broken... inserting fresh batteries will show the Harmony logo and "Testing..." for a second, and then goes blank. The remote buttons still work however.Also, the battery cover is badly designed; can become impossible to remove.Your money is better spent elsewhere.
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!
Consumer Reports gave this DVD player a Best Buy in 2001. I learned to be wary. This machine is a piece of junk. Very slow operation, confusing control panel, plays DVD decently but don't try to play CDs- they will skip in spite of every attempt to clean the disk or laser. I wish I returned this when the problems first started on day one.
Well, this item didn't do a thing for the noise I still have on my car speakers, tried installing it as per the instructions AND how a few reviewers mentioned, but no dice. I cracked it open to see what kind of suppressor was in the shell and to my surprise, it was a very VERY cheaply put together piece. The suppressor that my inexpensive car head unit has is way better constructed... suffice to say, it went in the trash bin...
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.
Pretty disappointed mainly because the attachments are confusing and not intuitive, furthermore the instructions are impossible to follow so I've basically put all the attachments away. It says it comes with a carrying case to hold all the pieces - and there are a lot of attachments - but no carry case was included. Also there is no pivoting action yet it's listed as a selling point. I don't think I want something that trims my eyebrows to easily pivot anyway. I'm also slightly annoyed that it's girly pink and somewhat resembles a vibrator. Similar items for men are much better designed with superior functionality. I will buy a men's trimmer next time.
I recently rated this item a &quot;3&quot; because, although it seemed to require fiddling with to get it to work, it was not that much of a pain. Well, it has now stopped hot-synching altogether. I guess the other reviews are correct: it is fairly unreliable. I especially fault Palm for making some of their products (like my M-100) available only with serial plugs, forcing you to buy an &quot;accessory&quot; like this, then not making sure it is reliable.
I usually grab spindles of Memorex or Sony DVDs, but these were on sale, so I gave them a shot. I will not be using these again. I'm about halfway through the spindle currently, and I've coastered about 1/3rd of the discs. I expect a ruined dvd now and then, but these DVDs seem really cheap. regardless of recording speed or setup, they just seem to fail... this is compared to the Memorex & Sony DVDs which I've had almost no problems with. If you're looking for cheap blank DVDs, I'd suggest trying something else.
I bought this two weeks ago, and after trying to set it up and almost bricking my WRT54G router in the process, I packed it up and planned to return it. But I gave it one last chance last night, and after struggling with it some more, it appears that it is now working as intended.Here are some tips:- READ AND TRY TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! I read all over the place about how the instructions were a mess, so I ignored them and went straight to some of the advice given here. After doing that, TO THE LETTER, my router almost bricked. PLEASE AT LEAST TRY TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! They aren't perfect, but just try, at least.- OK, so you have the little instruction sheet in front of you. Some people say to disable your router security and use auto-config. THAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME! I actually had to completely reset to Factory Defaults on my router because I kept getting an IP conflict when I plugged in the extender.- So I set up my router with WEP and performed the instructions, as written, regarding setting up with security. BOOM, that worked. I don't know how, but it did. The CD setup routine is kind of clunky, but it got the job done.So, now that is is currently working, what are my impressions?I guess I'm happy, but BE WARNED, the extender can fool you into thinking everything is fine, but it may not be...I put the extender RIGHT NEXT to my PS3. The PS3, by itself, could only get about 70-75% signal strength from my router. Putting the extender next to the PS3 gave it 100%, BUT IT WOULD STILL GIVE ME TROUBLE. The extender seems to TRY to boost weak signals, but garbage in is essentially garbage out, despite it saying 100%. So I moved the extender a bit closer to the router, and the PS3 still gets 100%, and things are vastly improved.OVERALL: I need something like this, so it was either fidget with this until I could get it to work, or I was going to have crappy wireless in that part of the house. So my desire for better wireless gave me the patience needed to put up with this. Any other product with crap quality like this would have been returned ASAP.
I purchased an Akai LCT3201AD from Sam's Club a couple years ago and at first, it looked good and sounded good especially for the price. Shut it off one night only to come back and find that I have sound and no picture. Akaiusa won't return emails and I am out the cost of a TV. If you are considering this product spend a little more and get a quality product. Check consumer affairs or type "LCT3201AD no picture" into your browser to see how they've treated others.
I Like factory Accessories when Possible to match a Quality Product But was Disappointed with this. Canon Could Do Better. It Only Holds the camera Little else. It does Not Have any usable storage space and there are Better Choices for what this Canon Case Costs. Save Your Money and Go Into a Discount retailer with Your camera trying Out the Many Cases available. I assure you this is Not the answer to Carry Your Nice Canon Camera in. If You Want a Camera case that Says Canon PowerShot On It then this is for You. Disappointing and Gave It away to a Friend who had the Same Camera.
The description on these rollers says they are &#34;Nukote&#34;. I did not receive this brand, but a &#34;compatible&#34; brand &#34;Kores&#34;. If you are looking for the Nukote rollers, these aren't them. And now I have to pay to return them because the item was not as described.
I spent a couple of weeks building a computer based on this board. When it came time to use it, all USBs on the board blew the first time I plugged in my MP3 player. It's clear from the web that many other people have had the same experience. I'm livid. I wouldn't advise touching this board with a bargepole.
Forget this camera. After owning several digital camera's over the years and knowing how to operate them after only a couple of days it takes constant programming for every picture you take in order to get a good photo. This is not the camera for just grabbing and taking a photo. It requires thought and total concentration to just get an acceptable photo. I'd buy an off the shelf Kodak from Kmart before buying this one again.
This mouse is pure junk. I do a lot of click and drag on the computer and these mouse buttons are so hard to hold because of being so stiff. I would click and drag and let my finger relax and lose the drag and have to start over. It also did not glide smoothly while moving. Wasted $20. Bought a Logitec, and man is it nice! I do not recommend this mouse unless its the last one on earth. People who give good reviews on this mouse have probably never tried a good quality mouse.
This adapter is not like advertised, low quality material, short power cord, but the real problem: first it OVERHEATED SO MUCH I WAS AFRAID WAS GOING TO BURN. Secondly, power cord fits LOOSE into adapter, IT CAME OUT every time it moved. And to complete, the cord SPLIT, it started to tear after three months!!!
I own an Acer CDRW and could not use this product.
It's a beautiful little box, but it didn't work for me. I bought it because I wanted to access the files in my old floppies. But when I inserted a disk, and clicked on the disk drive, a message opened asking if I wanted to format the disk. (This would wipe out all my files) I still don't know exactly why this happened (and I tried a handful of disks).As I looked at the customer info, I noted that it did NOT include Vista as one of the formats it runs on. And the SmartDisk customer service guy I talked to suggested that might be the problem. So I tried the floppy drive on another computer that runs XP, but with the same disappointing results.I'm sorry to say, I'm returning it.
At first, please be aware that it will NOT work with 128M SmartMedia.Got one last November, and it did work. The problem is the speed of deleting old files and uploading new files are very very slow (20~30minutes for my 32M internal + 64M SM Card), which makes the task of swapping your songs into this player for listening a torture. From my own experiences, I suggest everyone buy a CD/MP3 player instead. By the way, This device is supported by RealJukebox but not by RealONE, maybe because it get discontinued.Another unpleasant thing: the &quot;hold&quot; key on the body got malfunction shortly after purchase and I could not use the buttons on the body anymore.
Although I think that this sound card does deliver some of the best sound quality I've heard, plus support for tons of different speaker options, I was really disappointed to learn that creative still has not realized that Windows 2000 is a operating system that quite a few people use, yet still include little software that works with the sound card under Win 2k. Not to mention that the software that doesn't work is the studio software, so if you want to make music, and you run a decent operating system, your out of luck. Creative's response to the issue: not our problem. Although I like the card, think about what you need it for before you buy. Creative likes hiding a lot of important information that would influence your buying decision in extremely fine print.
Avoid at all costs. This isn't Apple brand, and didn't work worth a hoot. STAY AWAY!
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 was so excited to receive my package only to be disappointed and frustrated with the installation. The company clearly stated it was compatible with Windows XP on the package box however, during installation ,I got a warning from Microsoft that this product was not checked for compatibility with my system (Windows XP).I installed it anyway but then found that the networking software is not compatible with my system (again!)I'm not very computer literate therefore the whole process was a waste of my time. I returned it right away.
We bought this last Christmas for a 4 hour drive. It actually worked until May -- so for five months. Then it got to the point where it would just say loading after putting a disc in and it never would come on. I went to their website and it actually says if this is happening to your unit, it is defective. So, I packed it up and have sent it back to the company with my fingers crossed. I've heard so many horror stories about this company that I am not expecting too much. Also, the thing that I REALLY didn't like about it was having to turn it off before turning off the engine of your car. My husband forgot once when he got gas. The screen went black and it took a long time for it to come back on. Definitely not something to use if you are running errands. So, don't waste your money on a Mintek. Buy a brand that has been around and that you can trust.
The headset was a huge disappointment in terms of sound quality and power. Of course, the price is low so at least you get your money's worth. If you care about quality, invest in a more robust product that is capable of pumping up the volume and powering low frequencies to an audible level. In addition, the so called volume control is placed in a position that rubs against your body and inadvertently changing the volume, usually lower.
I bought the Olympus WS-600S Digital Voice Recorder 142610 (Silver) a few days ago for the distinct purpose of recording my professor's lecture for an English class. I found the device not incredibly intuitive given the ease of use with most contemporary digital devices. My main issue is that because I found it hard to use, I needed to rely on the manual - and it's very abbreviated and unclear.When I used it to record, it worked fine. Playback sound was very low even at the highest volume, as another reviewer mentioned, but that didn't really bother me. When you record in a Folder (in this case "Folder A"), you're recording just one file in that folder. When you press stop, and then record again, it begins a new file in that folder which you can see by the number. I found this out in the middle of class and hit record twice for just a few seconds each time, not wanting to miss a word of the lecture. This gave me a total of 4 files in Folder A - but only 2 that I needed and 2 that were just seconds each of recording time. Not really what I wanted to do (no "Pause" or "Hold" button?) but, I figured in the scheme of things this wasn't such a big deal if all the files could be found in the same folder.My main issue came when I went to erase the 2 unneeded files. Both the manual and Quick Start guide show screen shots of what they...I can't even use the word 'describe' here because it's, in most cases, just words beside the screen shot telling you what is on the screen...For instance, there's no description of what "Erase in Folder" and "File Erase" mean. So, thinking I wanted to erase files IN a folder, I chose "Erase in Folder". I thought that would take me through the files IN the folder to choose which to erase. For some reason I figured, like with most new electronics, the list would go in order of least impactful to most and for whatever reason, "File Erase" sounded 'worse' than "Erase in Folder" - why they don't make it "File Erase" vs. "Folder Erase" I don't get. That seems easier to understand. If something anywhere in the manual had detailed this, I wouldn't have accidentally erased the 2-1/2 hour lecture that I basically bought the thing for.I was going to give the device another shot but was just so irritated that I had to spend so much time figuring it out and had to learn it in a trial by error kind of way that I decided to return it and buy a different one. Since all the digital voice recorders are similar, I ended up buying a Sony because I was able to look at the manual via their website first and I figured, even if I can't figure it out on my own at least I have somewhere to look for the answers.I gave this 2 stars because it was a nice looking device, very lightweight; I wish it came with some kind of hard case since nowhere in my backpack or purse seemed like a safe place without risking damage to it. I never even tried hooking it up to my computer so I don't know if/how that worked. The recording was a little bit tinny sounding (I was in the second row of an average sized classroom, not a lecture hall) but for my purposes, sound quality wasn't an issue as long as I could hear/understand what was being said. For the most part, it worked in the way I wanted it to so, for me, I didn't hate it (1 star) I just hated that Olympus made it so difficult for me to learn to use it.
This printer is terrible for ink. I regret buying it. Between the color and black, most times I print it is warning me one or both are low. I would say before I have gotten half the life out of the cartridge, the warnings begin. I have tried to turn them off, but I can't find a way... I will not change the cartridge until the print quality suffers.Maybe I should just use it as a scanner and fax machine.
This is an eSATA cable, with eSATA connectors on both ends.The title of this item made me think it was a cable to connect a SATA device to an eSATA port. NO! It has an eSATA connector on each end. The bag it came in was labeled "0.5M ESATA/ESATA BLACK CABLE", which would be a better name for this item. I pointed this out to Amazon, but they want me to send various documentation to *prove* that the listing title is somehow wrong. Technically, yes, an eSATA cable *is* a SATA cable. But it is misleading. It's not worth returning, but I can't tell you anything about the quality, since I have no use for it (currently). I gave it one star in the hopes that someone else might read my review before ordering, and avoid the mistake I made.
This case is no good. Won't stay closed. Beware of the cheap price, you get what you pay for.
I purchased this along with a Sony DCRHC21. This Carry case was listed as an accesory so I expected it to be appropriately sized (as other Sony cases I've purchased fit like a glove). This case is entirely too large to hold a miniDV camcorder. The camcorder rattles around inside it. If you have extra attachments and lenses maybe you might need this one. Otherwise I suggest you look at the Product Specifications, note the dimensions and then look at your camcorder's size.
Bought the Belkin rf modulator. Price was great but spent a couple of hours trying to get it to work. Tried everything. Called support. The gal I spoke to was from the phillipines. She tried very hard but after 50 minutes told her I needed to speak to someone else, preferably in the U.S. Said they can't transfer. Finally got me to level 2. Gentelman new a little bit more but couldn't help fix the issue. Said it would be elevated to level 3 which would require someone to call me back within 48 hours. It has been 1 week with no call. Went to Micro-Center and bought an RCA rf modualtor, plugged it in and it worked. Took less than 1 minute. Threw the Belkin away. For the $20 not worth anymore of my time. My wife informed me she has similar problems with Belkin products for IPODS. They obviously have poor Quality control. Ironically the modulator had a "QC" sticker on it. I'm sure this isn't with everything but very frustrating.
WorldNav 3100 Delux couldn't find my town on the map and they blamed Google maps, said my town was too small. I looked up my town on Google and Google had my town and all the street names. Having used a Garmin 350 for a couple of days I had realistic expectations. It's unfortunate WorldNav put their money into packaging and too little into development. How can they stay afloat selling a product that performs so badly? Twenty bucks wasted on postage not to mention my disappointment and time trying to make it work. Guess I'll bite the bullet and buy a Garmin 350.
I purchased this a couple of months ago and tried it, but didn't work. Just looked today to try and return it, unfortunately the expiration ran out. Silly me for not returning it before it expired.
The cable looks so thin and flimsy, it is scary. I just got it, so I don't know yet how long they will last, they don't make you feel comfortable using them.If I put my iphone in my pant pocket and use this at it's maximum extension to connect to my noise canceling headphone, it is not long enough for that. And I am only 5'10". If I kept my iphone in a belt case it would probably be just enough.On top of this, I experienced the opposite of what some users have written. For me, it was just too eager to retract, and I was constantly trying to get it locked in at the max extension.I would NOT buy this again nor would I recommend it.
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.
made to give BT capabilities so you can...what? Use BT headphones? Sure but BT headphones and this dont work.Why: you cannot pair two BT devices is neither of them has a graphic interface so you can set them to pair. BT headpones have no display, this also has no display therefore, no pairing is possible.
Unless you are a Network IT or other Network Wizard, or you do NOT use any security settings on your network (not reocmmended!!!), DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.Setting it up is difficult at best. Also, if I ever turn off my network, like when I go out of town, when I come home, this thing doesn't want to sync up. The software that comes with it is junk. I haven't been able to just get into the item through a direct plug it either. Again, POS. Don't buy unless you are really network savy and you like spending hours doing mindless network reboots, installs, retyping WEP codes, etc.
If you're considering this printer, or any other candidates in the EPSON CX line, there's something you should know: they all suffer from the same fatal flaw: clogging print heads. Unlike HP or Canon printers, the print heads in the Epson are embedded within the printer itself (not the print cartridge). This means that, irrespective of use, sometime within 1-2 years after you purchase this printer, you WILL have a print head failure which will cost you more to fix than the original purchase price of the printer.Happened to me after 16th months of occasional (2x per month, about 10 pages per month) use. As with the other reviews below, I changed the ink cartridges, and found the machine simply henceforth spit out blank pages. I cleaned the heads 15 times (incidentally, each time you clean it uses about 2.5% of the ink in the cartridge)...no change.
defective right out of the box. It never happened to me before when I ordered from Amazon. REturning.
I just returned my 4508 for a refund, so consider the source.One day out of the box, my machine died. I returned everything and, two weeks later, received my repaired unit. Then, I noticed that the Commercial Advance feature wasn't working. "Well, your replacement unit came with the old software. We will put you on the list for the latest version. Can't say when it will be available, but should be downloaded to your unit in two weeks or so." Huh?When my ReplayTV worked at all, I found it 'okay'. Picture degradation was significant. I used the same cabling as for my VCR. I found the signal throughput was significantly worse for the ReplayTV. Software was very user friendly, and, on the one day when it worked, the Commercial Advance feature was quite good.The general idea of ReplayTV is good, bordering on great. But for [the] total cost..., I expected much better performance and service.Since I have yet to get my refund, my 'divorce' isn't final....
At first I was very pleased with the product. Then within 6 months....I constantly got several error messages regarding the ink cartridges. Very frustrating. I know it's not me. I wouldn't buy again.
Bought this USB version after happily using a Firewire Lacie external HD for many years. This USB version does not work well with Mac OSX. Some files (in my case, video) will not copy over. The error msg is a "-50" error about a problem with the file name. Worse, files that appear to copy successfully are corrupted and won't play.
I have a WD52528 which is basiclly the same set. In two years I had the Store, where I bought it and in warranty, replace the light engin and mirror. Less than another year I replace the lamp, that one was my cost. What I see is if this set is not in a VERY CLEAN enviroment, you will have problems with things like dust, cooking, etc. It will become a very expensive set to maintain and keep the origional picture quality that you start with. I fyou buy it get a life time warranty!
This product did not work on any of the three monitors I tried to calibrate. It turned everything green. It's either an untrustworthy product or a faulty one.
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.
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 picked this up on sale at Office Depot yesterday, and I'm on my way to return it today.The packaging says it works with Macs. When you open the box, you find a sticker covering the ports that reads "RUN CD FIRST!" When you open the CD sleeve, you find a note reading "For Mac and Linux users, please see the documentation on the CD in the 'Docs' folder." When you insert the CD and check the specified folder, you discover that the only thing in that folder is a PDF of the user manual, which mentions "Macintosh" only once, on the front page where it says it's compatible with Macintosh.Somebody at D-Link must have thought this was a hilarious prank.An email to their tech support department results in a message that informs you "The Installation CD that you got along with the product is only compatible with Windows OS. However, you can try to configure the router manually." There follows a lengthy series of steps to go through to "try" to configure the modem.The only steps I intend to follow are the ones back to Office Depot, where I will return this modem for a refund. Then I will begin shopping for a modem made by a company that has some respect for the customer, or at least somewhat less condescending and snide tech support people.
Well, you get what you pay for. I carefully read any instructions they had - and then attached it to the dashboard with the sticky square on the bottom. As I was trying to put the cell phone into it - it fell off. I re-attached it pressing hard - holding it - and put the phone in. Didn't drive far before the mount and the phone fell on the floor. After the 3rd time - I threw the little holder out. It might work for someone else with a different covering on their dash -- but - not for me and I'd fiddled with it long enough.
I read all of the reviews on various websites and was convinced that the Handspring Visor Deluxe was the way to go. But within a month after purchasing the product online from the Handspring website and receiving it, a &quot;Fatal Memory Error&quot; occurred and all of my data was wiped out. There was no way to retrieve it. I spoke to the people at Handspring, who told me that there was a problem in the Visors produced between January and June of this year, but that they were working on a fix. They also told me that adding any Palm applications could cause the fatal memory error (I had not added any). They gave me the option of either holding on to my Visor and waiting for the fix, or exchanging it for a new one (one that was produced after June.) I opted for the new one. Within a month of receiving the new Visor, the same exact thing happened. I returned that Visor and purchased a Palm Vx. I've had the Vx for a few months now, and I absolutely love it. I've had NO problems with it, and don't expect to (especially not a memory loss!)
Let me start by saying I am a full-time professional photographer. I shoot purely with Nikon, right now I work with a D300, D200, and I use a D70 for around-the-house photos. D70 gives pretty good quality, and to must people(non professionals), superb quality. It isn't quite the quality of the D300, but is much less bulky which is why it is my go-to camera for home.The D40 is really quite terrible in my opinion. If you hope to do anything besides shoot auto, you are out of luck, things like ISO, F-stop, and speed are all inside the camera's menu, rather than being on the upper user screen like the other D50 and up. They are trying to sell you on the higher megapixels. Go to: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm to read about the megapixel myth that camera companies are trying to sell you on. I started out shooting professionally with a D50, and I was able to blow it up photos up to 11x14 for photos of people, and I actually have a two foot by 4 foot landscape canvas from that camera that did not pixelate.The camera takes okay pictures, but you'll get better ones and more options from the D50 or D70. The ONLY thing that the D40 offers, and should not be the deciding factor, is that it gives you a pretty large lcd screen.I shot around with a D40 that my sister-in-law owns the other day, and it was so frustrating to shoot with. It takes a long time to focus, it's very slow. It also has a delay to taking the picture, like a cheap point-and-shoot camera, vs. the D50 or 70 that shoot quite fast and perform well as far as focus goes.Also, another reason to avoid the D40 is that the auto-focus is in the lens rather than in the camera, so it makes the lenses really expensive (and quite crappy I might add). I don't think the D40 should even be in the "D" line, because it really isn't set up like a normal SLR. It is more like a fancy point-and-shoot. I hate it and I hope that you avoid paying more for less of a camera just because it is a newer model. You can get D50's and D70's used for pretty cheap now, sometimes in the $300's.
Should tell you that you need to buy 2-3 more parts in order to use this...
Be wary of refurbished products not coming from the manufacturer or official distributor. Not always easy for a non-technical person to work with. If sold directly by D-Link probably would have been a better outcome.
But I recently switched to quad-play from the cable company -- which put the phone jack (e.g. cable modem) on a different floor of the house from my TV and my TiVo Series 1. This is important because the TiVo Series 1 lacks a network card -- it needs access to a standard phone line. I didn't relish drilling holes and running RJ45 all over the house just to support my TiVo, so I went looking for a wireless phone jack system instead. I bought one of these RCA 926 systems, and it worked brilliantly for about two weeks, and then failed entirely. As far as I can tell, the base station has ceased to transmit, so it's useless. I've gone for the RTX DualJack product instead, which is slightly more expensive but seems to get much better reviews. I'd avoid this product at all costs -- it clearly suffers from numerous design and quality problems. I'm just glad I only spent $21.99 on it.
If1. You have a >6MP camera OR2. You shoot RAW OR3. You save your jpegs out of Photoshop or Elements OR4. You use a MacintoshThen you can't use this frame. The manual lists requirements 1 and 2 under "troubleshooting". Requirements 3 and 4 are hidden on the web.(The manual also doesn't tell you what the menu setup options do, like "phase")It will display only:unedited jpeg files directly out of a 6MP or less camera.files written by the free Windows-only Optipix software (well, it claims to, but since I have a Macintosh, I can't verify this.)The manual lists the resolution as 960X234 dots, but they're apparently counting the R, G, and B pixels separately -- the resolution is 320 X 230, which explains why the images are so fuzzy.There are much better frames out there.
Purchased 2 of the 4 gig Verbatim a couple of weeks ago (May 2011) on Amazon. First one, I spent an hour transferring music from my old mac (OS 10.4) to my new mac. When I inserted the flash drive into the new mac (OS 10.5), I got a dialogue box saying "This drive cannot be read by this computer." !!! So I inserted back it into the first mac -- and got the same dialogue box!!! Couldn't even be read by the computer I'd just used to transfer files onto that flash drive! So I tried plugging it into my pc laptop to see if maybe it was only readable for pc. Nothing -- my Compaq PC (Windows Vista) didn't even recognize that it had been plugged in. So, figuring that the flash drive was just a one-time defective fluke, I transferred a few files (some music plus data files) onto the 2nd Verbatim Flash Drive -- and the same thing happened! I should also say that although I've used more than a dozen flash drives (a variety of brands), this is the first time I've used a 4 gig, and I thought perhaps I was supposed to format the drive before using it. So I purchased a cheapo Staples brand 4 gig flash drive and surprise, surprise, no problems whatsoever. It works the way all flash drives are supposed to work: Transfer files (music, data, etc.) from one computer, plug it into another. Doesn't matter whether it's mac-to-mac, pc-to-pc or mac-to-pc.So bottom line: The malfunction with the Verbatim flash drive wasn't a one-time fluke. The Verbatim flash drives are just crap. Not to mention a huge and frustrating waste of your time (and money).
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.
if you have the new mac os 10.2 dont buy this reader.
Half-baked product. Three out of five different disks I've tried turned out to be incompatible with this sucker. One of the worst thermal management designs I've ever seen. It even managed to bake one of the test disks due to severe overheating. I would never entrust my data to this junk.
I can not fit my 60D in this bag unless I take all of the dividers out and place it sideways. Then, I am unable to place another lens in the bag. The 6 is too small to be truly functional for me, even though I wanted a small bag to minimize weight on my back. I'm returning it. For the price, I'm moving up to the 7 which is only $5 more and much more functional.
This thing never worked right. It will play the first song from my media center and then replay the same song. It recognizes my media player and will list all of the albums but when I try and play a song it says it can not connect to the meadia player. Avoid this junk. I will never buy another LG product again. Oh, and by the way, even if you have a warrenty on it they want $75.00 just to look at it, and of course, you pay shipping both ways.
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.
Spend a little more money and buy yourself a better mouse. This is not great, at all. Is sluggish, has lag time, and slow. Sometimes it won't even start working immediately. Frustrating. Don't waste your money.
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.
One of my worst buying decisions.The map loading software that loads on the PC for transferring maps to the iPAQ is unstable. Freezes regularly. Often fails to recognize the iPAQ. Even when it does, after each map is loaded to a memory card it only &quot;sees&quot; it until the next map is loaded.Once, I successfully loaded a series of maps to the card and the iPAQ could see them initially, but once the sleeve was removed and replaced it lost them. Had to delete and reload them all.I could go on and on about the problems with the flaky software, but let's move on to experiences once the unit in use. Firstly the ability to obtain a fix once on the move is very poor. It's virtually incapable of doing so in fact and you need to stop the car for around one minute to establish a fix. I have an old Magellan which is far superior in this respect.Next, the route planning is poor. It seems to want to take you up major roads only, even when the traffic on these roads is so bad they are virtual car parks. It has no waypoint facility, so you can't enter waypoints to force the unit to take you on a better route. Once it tried to take me up a one way street the wrong way. Sometimes though it thinks it is cleaver enough to figure out a shortcut. Coming into my suburb is a big, wide sweeping bend in the road. There is a minor road which looks like it cuts out part of this bend, and the Navman routes me through it. But once you have slowed to take the 90 degree turn required to get onto this road and then merged back into heavy traffic back on the main road again the &quot;shortcut&quot; has cost rather than saved time.Even worse, the program is unstable. It regularly freezes, and of course this happens at the worst possible time. This requires restarting the iPAQ, rebooting the software, re-establishing the fix, re-entering the route etc!!I detailed some of these problems to Navman support by email. After two follow ups and one week they finally replied. They suggested updating the ROM image on the iPAQ, a process which promptly destroyed it. I contacted support again and am still waiting on a reply. I have now binned the iPAQ and returned the Navman for a full refund.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
OUCH! I PAID MORE FOR BATTERY CHARGER, DISCS, CABLES, CASE THEN THE CAMCORDER COST.MY ERROR-CAMCORDER TECHNICALLY OBSOLETE. LOW END PRODUCT.
This is a replacement pen that only works on the Digimemo note taking system. This is not a stand-alone pen that I was looking for. This product was listed alongside stand-alone digital and nowhere in the description did it say this pen required the digimemo system. The comments were also misleading as they spoke of the digimemo product, not mentioning this is just a replacement pen. I got burnt hard on this one.
This device is a good idea, but, although advertised to work with iMacs, it doesn't. The end of the cable designed to attach the speakers is fine, but the other end does not fit in the jack in my iMac. I tried an adapter that I bought at Radio Shack, and it fit in the computer jack. But, the end of the cable wouldn't go far enough into the adapter to make the connection.I didn't return the cable because shipping would cost too much, and I was tired of the whole project.I did call Griffin Technology, the company that makes the cable, and I was told that they had not made the device for a long time. Maybe the thing will work with older iMacs?Don't order this cable unless you are sure it is compatible with your computer.
I couldn't find any info on whether this reader could or could not read miniSDHC. It can't. At least not the 4GB card I have which is brand new. Too bad for my treo.
I bought two of them days apart less than a year ago. They feel cheap and need to press the on button more than once to turn it on, if it works at all. Opened the battery compartment on one of them today and noticed that the contacts were rusting/oxidizing. cleaned them and put the batteries in, did not work. Tried again, nothing. I finally used the other one. It did not perform well at all on 70-200 lense but was OK on 35-70. Called the local dealer who said I need SB900.
I purchased 2 seagate 7200.10 drives for a large RAID array to backup my data. After about 6 months, I would hear a strange clicking sound and my mouse would lockup for a few seconds every so often. Then it got much worse and I stated getting random system crashes. I traced the clicking to one of the drives. Disconnecting the drives, the system is back to normal (less 1.5 TB of space).This is a workstation and is only on a few hours per day. The drives are rated at 700,000 hours MTBF (79 YEARS running 24x7). I tried their seatools diagnostic tools, both dos and windoze based, and it could not even find them on an industry standard Silicon Image RAID controller on a fairly new Asus mobo. System Mechanic found errors and crashed during the diagnostics. At this point, all of the 1+ terabytes of data was gone.Having 2 of these drives crash simultaneously should happen only every 6385 years if their reliability estimate were reliable. They had a 120 mm fan directly in front of them in a monster case with an 800W power supply so neither heat nor power would be a likely cause.I destroyed the array in BIOS, recreated it and windows could see it. But, they started clicking continuously during the formatting and never finished.I tried using each drive separately and neither can be seen by seatools nor formatted by windoz. I tried the drives and seatools on another test system and got the same unacceptable results.I was on hold with tech support in India for an hour. He barely spoke English and the phone connection was so terrible, we had to spell everything out letter by letter. I told him what I had tried and that they were clicking continuously and he transferred to me the rma department.After half an hour on hold, I had to re-read the entire back of the drive letter by letter as well as give her all of my information again. They apparently use hand written notes rather than keeping case facts in a central database. It took about half an hour. What a waste if time.She told me it would cost me $43 for an advanced replacement or they would send replacement drives after they got mine and make me wait an extra week. When your backup array is DOA, you need replacements yesterday. Then, they want me to pay shipping on the dead drives.The topping on the cake was their offer to charge me $7,500 per drive to recover my data. They charge less than $190 for the drive and $7,500 to read it. They should restore the data their poor quality destroys at their own expense. If their reprehensible reliability drives them out of business, they should be out of business. What a colossal ripoff!I have ordered 2 Hitachi 1 terabyte drives to replace them. Shipping was $10.25 for both drives. I will put the refurb drives on eBay and see what I can get for them.Deplorable reliability, dysfunctional tools, extremely slow and problematic support and a ripoff rma policy takes seagate off my approved vendor list for good!
I bought this player at BestBuy and it worked fine for me for a few weeks until I put in a DVD+R disc and it didn't play as advertised.I recommend don't buy this player. You should pay some extra bucks to buy the Philips DVP642 ($62.94 at Amazon) which is a really good player.
I purchased this modem 5 days ago. The dial up speed is slower than ever. The connection speed is consistently at 28000 bps where I was getting 45333 bps with a usr. I initially could not get the modem on hold feature to load. Once I did get it to load, the feature does not work. It does not recognized and incoming call and I cannot make an outgoing call. Whenever I attempt to used the moh feature, it disconnects. It disconnects when I am not using the moh feature. I have got yet to be online for an hour without an interruption. Don't mention the additional included software, it's a joke. Don't waste your time and money.
Caveat emptor. If you need a keyboard with a PS2 connection, this is not for you. Amazon was very good, though. They not only shipped a replacement, but took both the original and the replacement back on Amazon's dime, and refunded the full purchase price. That is why I shop on this site.Now, if someone would only sell a programmable keyboard with a PS2 connection, both "Tom" and I will be happy :>)
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.
THE RESPONSE WAS VERY SLOW. tHE SELLER DIDNT HAD A NUMBER TO CALL. I DIDNT RECEIVE THE ITEM. REQUESTED FOR CLAIM.
I expected more from it... Sound is terrible and so plastic! not possible to enjoy music with this speakers. No sound/effects/volume adjustments helped, it is still making dzzzzzzz sounds even on low volume
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.
This one started dying after 1 year. After about an hour of continuous play, the DVD freezes up. Doesn't play anything after that until the unit cools down. Now, it doesn't load any DVD that was partially played on it before, since it tries to load from the previously stopped point and cannot do it. I bought another DVD player (Samsung) at the same time I purchased this one and have many problems with that one as well. Is there any reliable DVD player out there???Krish
We bought this system in January. Right out of the box, the buttons did not work. You could only control the unit with the remote, so heaven help you if you couldn't find the remote. By February, it was having trouble playing DVDs.Sherwood will not refund your money, their policy is that you have to take the unit to a repair shop. So we did, in February. Now it is May, and the repair shop still has not received the parts they need to fix the unit.
Trust me, I just bought two sets, opened one and immediately returned the other. If you're lucky (and I do mean lucky) you might (just might) get about a 2 mile range providing there are very few trees, only one story homes, and hills no larger than can be traversed in under two minutes.In my opinion, this rule of thumb would probably go for ANY brand walkie-talkie selling for less than a hundred bucks apiece that doesn't require an FCC license to operate.I guess EXPERIENCE, along with lost money, IS the best teacher.
Can't recommend this product because they have an annoying &#34;momentary click&#34; and loss of audio. It happens at least once every couple of minutes and lasts for a second or two. They are attached to my Sony TV. I've tried ALL the bands and relocated the transmitter without success.
Hook doesn't fit my ear, and unless it's an exact fit, it won't fit anyone's ear. Fortunately, stays pretty well in place without the hook over my ear, but it &lt;looks> silly. Why doesn't Sony offer one without this ridiculous hook?
My computer did not recieve the connection. had a new computer coming. did'nt work on new one either. my 30 days have past so i'm stuck with it!!!! Camera connects, so it is not the cord, it is the dock
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.
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!
Contrary to the product review, this battery pack does not have a long life. The only reason I'm buying a new one is because it's what my camera uses. If I had known then what I know now about this battery pack, I wouldn't have bought the camera.
I bought this unit in the hope of expanding the range of my home wifi system but the set up is just plain terrible! I gave it up kept it in storage. It is not user-friendly period!! I wish linksys would make something that would be a breeze to set up! They are here but linksys hasn't really arrived yet with range expanders!
The case quality is quite good but unfortunately I cannot recommend it due to the design. The case has pop-out sections on both sides. These sections pivot from the bottom to about an 45 degree angle. Because of this it is difficult to access the camera and associated cables / other equipment.In hindsight I would by the case from a local retailer so that I could see/touch it first. At a minimum do that and then by one you like from Amazon.
This earphone is NOT good for people with small ear. I tried it for a week & then have to return it back. When I was using it I developed pain & slight rash on the parts where earphone touched. As the earphone was big for my ear, I have to stuff it in my ears to hold it there. It was painful & not comfortable at all. I was using Sony MDR-EX71SL Black Fontopia in-ear-headphone before this one. That was more comfortable & had better sound quality. Though this earphone might be ok/good for people with big ears.
Immediately when I got it in the shower, the mirror fogged up. I tried to turn on the radio, but the nobs don't have edges and if you're fingers are wet you can't turn on any of the dials! Sounds like the engineering department never actually took this into the shower.
This product is garbage the "new" product i got is the worst Pyle of garbage i have seen do not buy this if you do just use the box and throw the rest away maybe burn it so no one even tries to pull out of garbage
Can't believe you can still buy this new. I bought mine 8 years ago, and it was $40 then. After a while it went up to $100... now $150. What the heck? It had some neat features... for eight years ago. But not now. I wouldn't pay $10 for this thing. Quality is horrible, and it only records a small amount at a time. You can get a 14 Megapixel digital camera for this price.
No matter how cute this looks.The company carries no spare parts what so ever.So if your battery dies or your charger damages.This item goes to the Museum.
I bought this item after my original iPod nano chord was chewed by my cat. I liked the idea of being able to plug the iPod into the wall to charge it. But when I first received the dock, it wouldn't charge the iPod by simply plugging it into the wall. Then one day it suddenly worked. Now it doesn't again. It's not that complicated of an item, but I can't seem to figure out why the wall plug works sometimes and not others. The good part is the USB chord going to the computer works so I can charge it that way.
I bought my Palm with high expectations and it came through at first but all the Palm 125 does is the functions of a m100 plus it has a little more memory and a memory card slot. After a month of use using the graffiti pad, the built in software no longer recognizes any of its programmed graffiti functions and I have to use the built in keyboard to type dates and appointments. PalmSupport is a waste of your time for they just send you a form letter with no real help. The palm is good for reading news off the internet or playing games when you're bored outside of the home but next time I get a organizer, im getting a Franklin Covey planner instead!
Everything works fine and it would be a great product, but, if you want to record cable or satellite TV premium channels, forget it!! There is a copy protection system in this unit that displays a notice saying you cannot copy these channels, then stops recording. Certain premium channel providers may not use the blocking signal yet from what I have heard. But the majority do, so beware. It will allow recording of these channels to the VHS tape but not the DVD. Most other brands of recorders will allow DVD recording with no blocking. Sony is automatically assuming we are all pirates. I am recording these channels (which I am paying a premium price for) for my own personal use. I consider this "fair use" of the video. I erase them then record again. The new unit I purchased from Radio Shack has the same "one touch" features for recording home movies as well. I am never buying a Sony recorder again.
Very Slow compared to previous drives. I would not purchase this drive if you are planning to run programs from it. It is to slow.
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.
I love the Leica lense on my old Lumix, and the original Li-ion battery is a gem, so I figured a cheap charger was well worth it, even if the camera's getting old. This charger looks identical to a dozen others but cost less than four dollars. It quit after one use, leaving me stranded at a crucial time. I took it apart for a visual inspection but couldn't spot any problem that way. I figure I must have got what I paid for. I ordered a new one with a different name on the outside for 19.95--but it looks identical in design. So far it works fine.
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.
The product is 'cheesey' . . . . . the display is not very clear . . .the unit I bought would not sotre the time al continually reverted back to 2009 . . . .the voice is so low (without any volumne control) the sound of the phone ringing drowns out the barely decernible voice . . . .. it does not come with an ac adapter . . . . . . . . .the packaging was non-existant . . . . . .
...especially if you're in a Primary Classroom. This pencil sharpener lasted 3 months after heavy use. I have yet to find a pencil sharpener that can stand up to a Primay classroom.
Even the install instructions ignored the restrictions (broadband needed). We had to get the sad news from the tech reps after spending a lot of waiting time for someone to respond and admit that the equipment is not able to perform under conditions that are less than optimal. I would say the glowing reviews appear to have been faked.The only good part of the transaction was the no question asked return by amazon. However, I am still waiting on the credit to my credit card.
I enjoyed the camera until about two months after the warrenty ran out the zoom feature broke. I called Kodak and the cost of repair and shipping was excessive.Regarding batteries, I found that Lithium work very well and give good long life.
After about a year, every time one presses the "volume up", the volume goes down, and eventually to mute. Only way to get the volume back is to get up and manually adjust on the TV box. Not a good buy at $200 for one years use.
The headphones sound incredible and block out noise very well, however, they have the wrap around the ear feature which makes it very easy for them to break (the wire gets pulled out of the hard rubber). I had mine for four months and one side broke and Sony won't repair them. That's not what I expected out of a $30 pair of headsets. If your going to, buy the ones that aren't wrap around because they last a lot longer.
I was sent a different item than what I ordered, and when I called the company about it, they claimed they had no record of it. I waited a week to recieve the item, and now will have to wait longer for them to research and get back to me, for me to send the wrong item back, and hopefully to recieve the one I originally ordered. Frustrating all the way around.
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 received this strap and have decided to return it prior to actually using it. Although it appears well constructed, it is very rigid, wide in the area right at the neck and the inside surface isn't smooth - kind of wrinkled. Seems like it will be uncomfortable. Not well enough padded for the weight of DSLRs. Not worth the risk of not liking it after use for this price.
Received the unit I purchased from Amazon it was a piece of junk!! Can't read the display and the product doesn't even come with its own power cord. If you need a reliable caller ID box, I would strongly recommend the Fanstel, since this is the unit I ended up purchasing from another retail supplier.
It freezes all the time and just can't be fixed ! Don't waste your money and stay far far away from this one !
This Canon camera has poor quality interlacing artifacts all though out, on a 1080p monitor. I have used other HDV format cameras, and they were much better. The low light level recording was filled with fairly large digital grain. If you use a 1080i tube then it will probably look ok in high light, but still plauged in low light.
this camera is an excellent camera. i bought it and it took great videos and good still pics. about a year after i got the camera i started getting an error message on the screen. it said that the unit was in safeguard mode eject and reinsert tape. upon doing so, nothing happened. the message still showed up on the screen. i tried everything i could think of to reset the camera. i removed the battery for several hours and tried again and the message still appeared. i have recently sent a message to jvc and am waiting for a reply on how to solve this problem. if you buy this camera make sure you get an extened warranty on it.
I bought this mount for a 23" Samsung LCD TV. This mount's holes came nowhere close to the holes on the back of the TV, missing them by at least an inch on each side. Very disappointing.
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?
not only is sony the worst customer support on the planet, unless you are japanese, they suck at laptops4 days old my wireless lan has failed and the answer I got from the customer support is to buy a pcmcia wireless adapter or plug in a 10BT cable, if I want to get the wirelss repaired it will take 8 to 10 weeks. it would be better to not buy sony
With the good reviews at Amazon.com bought this piece of cr*p. It worked well for a few hours, after that, it just froze. Initially thought that it was my DVD, so bought a brand new DVD. It would read the menu and again it would freeze. This piece of junkie is already packed to be returned. So, Good Luck in believing the good reviews in here.
I couldn't have purchased a worse router if I had tried. After attempting to set up my router and being unable to connect to the internet, I chose to call D-Link for support. I was immediately handed off to a difficult to understand gentleman who casually told me that I had an IP address conflict with my modem. Once things were finally working, I started noticing that the router would kick me off the internet every 5-10 minutes for no reason! After calling D-Link for support on 4 separate occasions, I finally was told that my router was defective, but I had passed my router's 30 day warranty (by 2 days!) and they could not help me further. I will never purchase another D-Link router again. To save yourself the trouble of spending hours on the phone with terrible tech support, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
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 Despise This Camera.Clunky, cheap, unreliable, power hungry, stopped working after 4 months.Will Never Ever buy a Kodak again.After this camera, they are not entitled to anyone's business.Disgraceful to say the least..Anyone giving this camera an above 3 star mark, works with Kodak.I Can't see anyone being so deluded otherwise.The lense for instance states 35-175mm (Equiv.) = Lies.At best, Full optical Zoom is the ''equiv'' of a 50mm SLR lense.. which is to say, 3/4 below the size of what you see with your own eyes.The 12 mega pixel (If it even is that) is useless due to bad ISO perhaps or bad processor.. or a combo of both.. don't know enough to say.. don't care enough to find out.You have to wait all day for things to process etc. etc.If there are inaccuracies in my 'review' they're down to dissatisfaction and a show of as little interest in the details as Kodak has for it's customers satisfaction.
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.
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After spending a frustrating Saturday trying to get this peice of junk to work I was ready to smash it against the wall. The only good Zen Micro is a destroyed Zen Micro. The worst part is that the company that made this junk will be allowed to stay in business. There are so many more suckers out there that Creative needs to rip off.
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.
It seems like most people are happy with this printer but I am less then thrilled. I bought it because I love my Canon digital camera and they had a rebate if I bought this printer.After setting it up, I printed my first photo and the picture seemed fuzzy, it also had an excess amount of pink tone to it. I printed a few more and each time I got the same result. i called Canon customer service, which was EXCELLENT, but the tech could not make it work to my satisfaction so I returned it.I decided to try again becaue I really wanted the $100 Canon rebate. I went to Best Buy with my compact flash card and printed a test print from my CF.....same thing fuzzy and this time too much yellow. I tried the HP 7960......LOVED IT....looked much more realistic BUT it's quite a bit more in price and no rebate.I decided to buy the HP 7760 and so far I love it!!!! Great prints for the price!
Given all of the 5 star reviews I thought I'd take a chance on this cable. Unfortunately, I seem to the one of the unlucky ones. I wanted to connect my computer (one year old Gateway Notebook) to my new Coby (made by LG) TV via HDMI instead of using a VGA cable. No dice. Totally non-functional. Oh well, it was only a couple of bucks. I rolled the dice again and bought an HDMI cable off eBay for $1.17 and that one works great (both video and audio)!
This product does not support popular L2TP or PPTP connections, but requires specialized IPSec client software to work (which is not supplied). It should in theory connect easily to another Linksys VPN but connecting to it while traveling is really not an option. The Windows 2000 or XP VPN clients can't connect to it.Their advertised Windows connection is really only applicable to a fixed IP environment which is very misleading.Tech support was not helpful (even hanging up on me) recommending only to purchase another software client to connect to it, that costs more than the router. When I did as recommended, they refused to guide me on how to configure this expensive software. I don't recommend this product at all, avoid unless you are connecting 2 Linksys VPN boxes to each other. Look for a VPN router that either comes with its own client or works with the free Windows client, otherwise you're spending big money and endless hours of configuration.
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
Beware !! It is a good webcam in the sense that, the picture quality is good. But it heats up like anything. I used it for hardly 30 mins and it heated up to a intolerable limit.I had to disconnect.
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.
Of close to 600 pages, I'd say the first 20 and the last 50 pages were interesting. The rest of the book was brutal. For god's sake woman, put a plot in there!!!
HDMI cable arrived very quickly but I ordered an HDMI-DVI cable.Mike
I purchased this product after looking online at various other brands. It seemed as though this product was a good value (5 MB for $99). I quickly found out why it was priced so low, it was a piece of junk. After 3 days, the first one that I ordered would not stay charged. When I contacted Amazon, they promptly sent a replacement. However, the replacement displayed the message, "File System Corrupted!" the first time I turned it on. I am returning this product for a refund and will NEVER purchase an RCA product again.
made by kensington - sold by amazon - what could be wrong, right? wrong !!!saw the reviews only after the third prong of my mac book air power supply got stuck in it.can't believe amazon still sells it as compatible with a laptop power supply despite all the negative reviews - don't even have the time to return it - will just use it as part of the power supply for this trip.
I would rather have watched the collective work of Uwe Boll in one sitting than have read this book. It would have been just as entertaining and rewarding.The quality of Donna's prose is breathtakingly exact in its measure to elicit an intense expectation that could divine the all...That's how this book feels; a culmination of a message that abruptly stops. I feel as if an omnipotent computer just revealed the answer to life, the universe, and everything is 42.
I did my research before buying this DVD player by reading reviews. I liked the relatively high ratings and Amazon.com description that promised it played NTSC, PAL and all different region's DVDs. However, I was very disappointed with it once I started using it and ended up giving it away to someone else. (In fairness, my player did not break or malfunction, which seemed to have happened to some users.)Remote: very flimsy, buttons non-intuitive and very close together; because the remote's unlit, hard to use in a dark roomPlayback: problems playing disks from other countries (my DVDs were not boot-legs); can only fast forward up to 8x speed, which is very irritating when you are watching a DVD without lots of chapters and want to go straight to a certain part
I've owned the camera for 3 months, have taken very good quality pictures. Am impressed by the good quality of low light pictures with no flash. But, it now has a vertical line in each picture and is seen in the view finder. I'm returning it to Sony for repair/replacement, lets see how it goes. -- Sony replaced the ccd, returned it one day after recieving it. rh 4stars
I got this in the mail after i ordered it and the mailing is on time which was good but i really wanted to put some videos on the internet and the quality on the video was so bad it was not even funny i could hardly even make out my friends in the video i would not reccomend it if you wanted to put your videos on the internet but it is good if you want to just capture some memories when your on the go.
Works great for awhile. A few months down the road, the printer will jam. It will eventuallt cease to work. I exchanged this printer three times, and the same things happened each time. Get a nice HP photo printer and never worry again!
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.
Routing - very poor. It told me to get off a major toll road in the middle of my jouney. What because there was some dirt track which was shorter? Another thing it did was tell me to turn right, make a u-turn and turn right again instead of just continuing on the same road. That's just mad!No way points - It would make sense to plan a long journey in advance on a PC and put in a few way points. No chance with this Navman.Unstable software. - requires frequent rebooting.Destinations - Ahhh this makes me mad. I even struggled to find Miami International airport. If you don't know the zip code finding a street is very difficult and frustrating.
Bottom line, did not work and we returned it.Called D-link support 4 times in the first 4 days it was hooked up to the computer. D-link support would get it to work for a short time, signal strength remained between low & good when it was working and the router was only in the next room. Customer support even went so far as to blame it on our cordless phone.Would not buy another D-link.
I just want to let people know that I am truly happy with the memory card, it takes long videos and stores lots of pictures. Unfortunately when we ordered this, Amazon claims that it comes with the micromate reader, yet we did not receive it in the package. We contacted Amazon and they told us we could return the whole thing. When we contacted SanDisk to see if they could just send us a new micromate since it looks as though the factory didn't package it properly, they refused. We then decided to order a new one from a different Amazon seller and guess what, we didn't get the micromate in that package either. I don't know what to think. San Disk claims its Amazon's fault and each replacement order I get from Amazon keeps coming without the Micromate reader. Below is showing in a paragraph that Amazon does indeed include the Micromate reader which is published on their product webpage:Product DescriptionThe SanDisk Extreme III 4GB SDHC memory card offers speed, performance and reliability to ensure you get your photos every time. A 4GB memory card can store more than 2,000 high-resolution pictures or up to 8 hours of MPEG 4 video. As an added bonus, the card is packaged with a bonus SanDisk MicroMate so that users have a one-stop shop solution for capturing, storing and transferring their images.
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?
The specs for this item state that it delivers 500mA to each channel. However, the power supply shipped with the hub is rated to deliver only 3A, which is not enough to deliver power to all seven ports at the same time.It is misleading for DLink to claim that they can give you 500mA on each port.
just purchased the Olympus 4040 and this case, The camera fills about 20% of the area set aside for the camera. The camera is just too small and bounces around with no protection! Not a good choice.
I bought this modem from amazon because I heard from my cable company that it was a good choice. However, when I first installed it, I could not get a connection. After a few calls and rewirings, the modem finally worked. But alas, every few hours, it completely reset and all the lights but the "PC" light would go out. Sometimes it wouldn't turn back on on its own and I needed to reset the modem and unplug the cable from the wall. I didn't realise I was buying a used modem, but apparently that was the case, and maybe that's why it's so unreliable. Eventually, I got a new modem from the store in person, and that's working much better.
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.
I ordered this item on the basis that it offer FM radio capability. This feature was clearly stated in the product description WITH NO MENTION OF IT BEING AN OPTION. The name of the item includes the phrase "FM Radio PCI Card"When I got the item it did NOT have FM capability and the supporting documentation indicated that it is an option on certain models only.This error was extremely upsetting to me since I am unable to return the item (because it was taken out of the USA).[...]
I purchased the HueyPro for its reputable "Pantone" name. Well, SURPRISE! The HueyPro gave me consistent pinkish unusable color profiles. After doing research online and looking at other reviews, I see this is a common problem recognized by Pantone. Very disappointed. So I followed Pantone's instructions to request a replacement. The autoreply said expect a reply in 24 hours. That was sent over 10 days ago, still no response. NOT RECOMMENDED! Unreliable product from an unreliable company
The case is very small and the camera, by itself, barely fits in it. The case doesn't seem to have any real purpose.
The songwriter arrived inoperable. Crosley tech support told me to return to seller. The seller did not have another in stock, so I ordered from a different seller. This one also arrived inoperable. The 3rd one arrived with only a missing stylus; Crosley tech support is sending me a new stylus, and I believe this will solve the problem...but as of this date the product still does not work.Either I am jinxed, or quality control at Crosley stinks.The seller was excellent. the machine arrived very quickly; and they processed the return and credit promptly and without hassle. I will definitely buy from them in the future. The seller gets 5 stars...the product 1 star.
Unable to install, the product was not compatible with my computer system.
I ordered two of these codes in different concessions. Not knowing that it wouldn't grant me my points I've convinced myself that these online game codes are rigged and are not recommended to the public looking for a fast transaction between getting your points. I'm a victim to an online marketing fraud, that seems to be quite popular with the community.
Very Good Camera... however I did not get a lens cover that was suspose to be included... contacted the seller and was told one would be shipped out.. Still have not received the cover. Not satistied without the lens cover for this camera. I have sentseveral e-mails trying to contact the seller with no response.
I hated giving up my GE headset which was great, but old. Buying a new one, all I could find was this Plantronics.I was very disappointed in that whomever I am talking with cannot hear me through the headset speaker. Very annoying that I have to move the earpiece halfway off my ear to arrange the mouthpiece to fit closer to my mouth.
[UPDATE: The crackling sounds and mouse problems went away when I installed the Skype hack.]I was really excited to get this new keyboard and mouse, as my old Logitech combo had croaked. Unfortunately, as soon as I installed the Setpoint 3.1 software, I got a crackling background sound added to whatever I was listening to through my main speakers. I uninstalled all the Logitech software (including Mouseware), downloaded and installed the latest Setpoint version 3.3. Same problem. Also, both Setpoint installations caused another problem: the window you are working in loses "focus" every few seconds (the title bar dims and it becomes an inactive window, requiring you to reclick within the window to bring the focus back.) The only good thing I can say is that all the basic functions (no arrow keys, no number pad, no special function buttons) of both the keyboard and mouse work even with all the Setpoint tripe removed, so my computer is not completely unusable as I wait for Logitech to fix this. At a minimum I would wait until Logitech releases v.4.0 before buying this.One last thing: the speakerphone is bass heavy and treble shy, so it sounds a bit muddy.
This was a gift for my son-in law and he wants to return it for a 200 or 300.
This piece of hardware is nice and small. It would be good if you didn't have to keep up with a cord in addition to the unit, but the only other option is having a big wart on the side of your laptop.As a card reader this one is decent, however, I regret buying it and feel mislead by the marketing on the packaging. I bought this unit because of it's claim to support micro-SD cards; however, it doesn't seem to support them directly, but instead through a separate mini-SD to SD adapter. The whole reason that I got this was because I didn't want to have to deal with the adapter... grr.
their DVD records refuse to record a sat. picture - because of that idiotic macrovision chip technology.AVOID ALL SONY RECORDERS. They refuse to record.
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.
Only about 10% of the discs will burn properly. I would recommend not buying these.
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 can't believe the hours I've spent trying to get this thing to function with a router, any router. I actually own three routers, 2 d-links and 1 Apple, and it just will NOT work with any of them. According to the documentation, the modem requires a crossover Ethernet cable (which is pretty unusual by itself). I've tried two different brand new crossover cables plus three regular Ethernet cables and it just doesn't work. This setup worked perfectly prior to installing the new cable modem (my previous d-Link modem died.)Unless your cable company forces this one down your throat, or if you never plan to add a router, I recommend staying away from this one. I'm returning mine tonight.
I did not receive the item - just an empty box! What can I do?
This print server is not the announced "wonderful thing". Please check the printer compatibility list BEFORE you purchase this item. I was long awaiting for such solution and when it came to install it, everything had gone to trash. Nothing works. I have a Canon MF6530 multifunction printer, scanner and copier, the printer was never recognized by the print server and its operation over wireless is not as secure as it says. I am very sorry about my coments but I think it is my obligation to say it out loud.
This device would not operate with Apple TV or Slingbox. I could not get the proper support.
I spent about an hour experimenting with the enclosure, different computers and operating systems, various hard drives, etc. with no luck. The green light would come on, and occasionally the computer would recognize that a USB device was attached, but I would never get a drive letter.The documentation is mercifully short but unhelpful.
Yes, it's big. Yes, it's cheap(er). No, it's not without it's problems. Very finicky with the Coolpix 5000. If the Coolpix 5000 turns itself off due to inactivity, when reawakening, MOST of the time, the camera reports that the card is not usable. I need to power off/on several times before it will work again.In my Coolpix 2100, it just doesn't work at all. Could be the Nikon cameras, rather than the Viking flashes, but if you have a Nikon, I'd sugest paying the extra 10-15% and buying a Lexar Media card.
This UV Filter would not accept the Tamron lens cap for the lens purchased with the filter... the filter glass was loose in the frame. It didn't cost much .. i.e. was cheap.
I just received the unit today and after spending 1 hour on the phone with the manufacturers service department, I have to send it back because it is defective. This is a piece of junk and should not be sold!
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 spent hours trying to get this thing to work on 2 PCs. I spoke to several nice folks in India, did everything they said, but only one computer could ever see my printer. Aargh. Too much time wasted. I sent it back for a refund.
This DVD player is probably the shoddiest piece of electronic equipment i have ever bought. It feels very tinny and cheap when you pick it up and what's more, after three months - conveniently when I was unable to return it - it just stopped reading my DVDs. I suppose the price is nice, but you get what you pay for. And I certainly wasted the little money that I did spend on this player.
There is nothing good about this item. I feel it was a waste of money. I would not buy it again.
This is my second Sony remote of this type. This one lasted only 10 months before the volume and channel keys stopped working.Sony. Never Again!
This product sucks hands down! I'm trying to sell mine on craigslist as we speak. I've only had it for almost 3 weeks now and its pretty much garbage. This product makes a hissing sound in the background of most if not all radio stations. I reside in Chicago and it sucked here. Took it on a trip to Boston and New York as well, yup you guessed it, GARBAGE! Even tried it on a rental car and two other cars. Don't waste your time people!
A few things they dont tell you1) the speakers have a standard mini audio connector with a 5mm->USB adapter which is about an inch and a bit in length. This is disappointing because i wanted to plug the speakers into my keyboard or monitor which have USB outlets and this is too large and unsightly for that.2) The cable is a nasty tangly sticky clear wire style very thin wire, im sure youve seen this kind before it is contributes to a wire rats nest very easily.3) Sound quality is poor, overpoweringly strong sound in the high ranges with weak mid-range obviously almost no bass (considering the price and size you would have to expect the bass problem). The simulated 7.1 is a gimmick.If you intend to listen to any music at all, dont buy it.
Too bad you don't let the buyer know that this device has no support for W/7. Probably a good product but zero stars go to Amazon for performance.
It's cheap because they charge you extra for shipping. I tried to order 3, the shipping was over $26 (from Digital Media Source). I didn't go through with the order. An average shipping cost for a $300 digital camera is about $15, and for 3 tiny gadgets under $6 it's over $26? I'm sorry but that's ridiculous.Btw, I checked another place, and the shipping for 3 was over $18. Still awfully pricey.PS. Found the cheapest one sold by eek Technology. The shipping cost for 3 was $12.85. The total was $27.61. Not bad for 3 flash drives that size, so I placed the order. Beware of Digital Media Source, though.
Tried to use with a win7 vm running on Fusion on Mac (Lion). What a frustrating experience. Could NEVER get it to connect, but after getting it to see it by setting it as a shared folder it was so utterly slow as to be practically useless.I agree w/ the other review that use it with Mac OR Windows, but not both. Yech....
I had the same proplem as several of the other reviewers. The unit would not wold a charge. it would only function when plugged into a power source; and when it did function, the colors were washed out.TAO must have the worst Quality Assurance department on the planet.
I am very disappointed with this buy. The power adapter shuts down after 5 minutes, I have complete all the trouble shooting that was suggested, but it continues to shut down after 5 minutes thus not completing the charge.
I do not believe that this is a racist book at all- there are racist attitudes held by some characters, but as others have pointed out, it's set in the south in the 1970s. I didn't find this book at all boring either. In fact, I loved the entire thing until I got to the ending. At that point, this book made me furious. Hopefully this is not a spoiler; if so, I am sorry, but this book didn't really have an ending. It just came to a stop, all of the threads of the mystery still dangling in the air. That is why I'm giving it one star.
Big box - one pen. I'm not sure what the "10PSC In A Box" means. The one pen looks & works as well as the OEM pen did.
If this product sounds too good to be true for the price point, that's because it is. There's hardly anything "pro" about this; it would be underwhelming even if described as being primarily for hobbyists and consumers. Like most other people have noted, this product turns your screen pink. And in my case, it did much worse: it effected the gamma to a point where everything had a bleached out quality. I, and several others, strongly advise against this product and please heed my advice.I have done my research, I have done everything correctly, and I have found forums and reviews were literally dozens of people have had the exact same problem. This product should be recalled. I know it has forever tarnished my view of Pantone and I'll never buy any of their products again. I will be returning this immediately and looking into better reviewed similar products.
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 bought these from this site about six months ago. There were mixed reviews but I felt pretty confident about them. I don't know what the people who posted positive reviews were thinking! Since I have rather large ears I was sure they would not be too large-not the case. These things are HUGE. They fall off all the time. The sound is ok, I have to give them that. But the guy that complained that one cord was longer than the other was on point. When you have one bud that has a six inch chord and one bud that has a twelve inch chord they pull out easily and often. Please save your money on this one.
Do a web search for carriage jam + HP 5110 and you will find hundreds of annoyed users whose printers have died after a year or so. It's a real shame, because this machine worked well when it worked. It is noisy, it did jam and the software was a bit clunky, but overall it was okay for its price.I don't want to contribute to land fill by junking this thing, but HP refuses to help so what else is there to do? I'm ashamed to throw away something like this and I'm stuck with four unused cartidges which means if I don't buy another compatible HP I will have wasted hundreds of dollars in unused ink.What a shame.
Good product, crappy doc and support. Best example is the password for the online interface. It is listed as Admin "BLANK" password "admin"... well you must use admin/admin to get in. After spending 2 hours on that it certainly tainted my view of the product :-). Other then that it is a real pain to change the default IP address for the home network our of the 192.168....This unit stopped working in 18 months. No power no nothing.. put my wet11 back to work and its all good.Make sure you turn off Norton firewall and "worm" protection or you won't see it on your network.
Let me qualify this review by making it clear that I am not a Mac user. My only experience with Mac's is a few mins spent each time I visit Apple store. I am writing this for those thinking of a switch from XP to Mac. I know it will be unpopular with Mac fans but hope it helps you XP users make the right decision.iBook pro's,1. It looks sleek, smooth and sexy. Nothing in PC world is this well designed.2. No weekly patches coming from Redmond to apply.3. No anti-virus or anti-spyware needed (?)4. Longer battery life than PC laptops but not by much.5. Can't really think of anything else other than the different and coolness factor.Con's,1. Screen, screen, screen. The 14" ibook just look awful with Mac OS X's anti-aliased fonts. XP's Cleartype seems really really clear in comparison. (Search for "Quartz Extreme" for more details on Apple's website)2. Need to spend $160+ to put in 1GB RAM (in contrast XP runs similarly fast on just 512MB, about $30 expense for an extra 256MB stick).3. All accessories are extremely high priced. How about $60 for a mouse?4. No upgrades, everything except RAM slot is very hard to reach. 2 dozen mini-screws before you reach hard disk!5. Need to buy new softwares, I have almost everything needed for XP already.6. Non-scrolling & single button touchpad.7. Paying atleast 30% premium compared to similar hardware with Wintel laptops.8. Stuck with propreitary things Apple does, no innovation or competetion like in PC world.9. Need to buy Apple's extended warranty because very few people can open or repair it. And laptops can't be fixed at home unlike desktops.10. It is heavier than many Wintel laptop with low volt processors like Pentium M.11. Lots of softwares and devices just don't work on Mac.>>What good is a laptop that would give you strain with its tiny fancy fonts?>>What good is wasting your hard earned money for nothing special?>>What good is a fancy laptop if it can run only propreitary software from Apple and very little else?In short, don't fall for that iPod "halo effect" that Wall Street analysts are talkin about. The iBook/Powerbook look very good but are no good for most XP users, unlike iPod. XP itself is very stable by now, just needs lots of patches/updates. Don't waste your time & money on this.
Apparently there's some kind of driver incompatibility problem when trying to use an HP Cxi 820 printer, via this (or any other) conversion cable. I haven't been able to resolve it.
The DVD player I received is broken right out of the box. It can't read most of the disks I have. Eventually I bought one from a local electronic store and returned the bad one to the store the next day thinking it will somehow make its way back to the mfg.
The case is very strong and has protected my XDA for several years. However the belt clip is flimsy plastic and broke pretty quickly.
Acquired two of these 77mm filters. They arrived in unsealed cases, but this may be standard for Tiffen packaging. I don't know, but my Hoya filters (Hoya 77mm DMC PRO1 Clear Protector Digital Filter) came sealed. These Tiffen filters were dirty and poorly packed inside their cases, with a brochure lying directly on the glass filter, looking used or at least re-packaged. There was a fine splatter pattern of something on both filters that required much cleaning, and even then, didn't come completely off.As others have pointed out here, being un-coated, the filters ghost or flair when a light source is in the frame. I did a number of tests with & without the filter installed to confirm this.The price is very attractive, but, as filters of this size usually are used on faster, higher quality and more expensive lenses, don't cut costs here. These two were for my two highest quality lenses and was foolish to order these, but thought I'd give them a try.They are going back tomorrow!
You take a huge risk when you insert this into your printer. I want to make it clear that this is NOT a Samsung product. I bought it without looking too closely at the detail -- the seller should make it more clear that this "compatible" word means NOT ORIGINAL. In fact, those words should be used, as when you put this junky Chinese stuff into your printer, it makes a horrible clunk -- there is powder spewing out of it into my machine, and a stripe shows up on every page. You know how most toner cartridges have an element that slides across the wire, cleaning it? This one doesn't have that. It is pure garbage.
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 ownED the CX5400. It was a 100% wonderful machine, at first. Ink clogged up, bought same model, new printer. SAME THING HAPPENED to the new one. Wonderful for 1 copy, every copy after that came out with ONE turquise line. That is all. no picture. Just a line. I hate this printer. I now have 2 that i have to drag into the alley, hoping someone will take them away so i never have to see them again. This is the first review i have EVER done, and only did it to warn others. I will NEVER buy an Epson again. I wish i would have done the research...
The "all region" player does not function an as "all region" player right out of the box. The manual will not help you. after repeatedly requesting an explanation from the seller i was eventually told that I needed to enter an obscure code that they provided me via email. The code does work and does activate the "all region" PAL functionality but what a pain. Don't buy this unit for it's PAL functionality unless you've got some time on your hands and enjoy a project.
I totally agree with Richard D. Unholz. I bought mine from antonline after placing the order with amazon first but they were out of stock. I am now expressing my dissatifaction with antonline since I have been trying to return the product 1 week now and although going through the necessary procedures they still have not sent me the RMA. I phoned them and the sent me back to their website. The pc is missing some key specs from the one I ordered. Guys be careful stay away from this company. You do not want to pay 3000 plus and its not worth it because the company itself ripped you off and they wont even respond to you email. I wish amazon could step in and do something cause all I want is exactly what I paid for or my money back if its out of stock. One would think that the service for a high priced machine would be better. Again guys stay away from antonline.
I was a loyal Ritek user for some time. I bought these exact discs in May of this year and burned them on a number of drives. Scans at the time showed very low error levels. This weekend I rescanned and ALL the discs had increases in error levels of over 1000%, many were barely readable. Draw your oown conclusions.
Do not buy this product. I got this product as a cheap solution to play my Ipod in my car. I didn't want to spend $50-$80 on a Fm Transmitter, so I bought this instead. Worked fine for a few weeks. Ended up completely screwing up my cassette player. It would always click and pop out. Eventually my radio started not working as a result. This thing ended up shorting out my radio and nothing is functionable. Don't get this product for a cheap solution, you are much better off getting a docking FM transmitter that plugs through the cigarette lighter and charges your Ipod. Make sure you actually spend the money on a good FM Transmitter instead of going cheap and buying one of these things.
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.
The cord management feature eventually causes the mouse to die. All of that unwrapping and re-wrapping of the mouse cord around the base eventually wears out the wires inside, and the connection becomes spotty and then the mouse stops working. As an example, the same thing happens when you bend a metal hanger at the same spot over and over. It eventually breaks. I would suggest going with a retractable solution or a wireless mouse.
TomTom GO 720 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS NavigatorBeware Mac users! Steer clear of Tom Tom unless you like to sit on hold for a very, very long time.We ordered a Tom Tom 720 from Amazon for Christmas 2007 based on the very positive review of this product in David Pogue's column. When we opened the box on Xmas morning and tried to start the product we immediately ran into problems.TomTom apparently has a major compatibility issue with the Mac, but this is not mentioned on the TomTom site. The Mac does not recognize the Tom Tom USB, so you can't charge the device or install software.We tried to call TomTom on Xmas morning and found that the customer service lines were not staffed on Xmas. At least we did not have to wait on hold for a long time, they had the nerve to tell us this on the phone. What a huge gaffe for a consumer product company!We started calling again on Dec 26, but got busy signals all day. Ditto for Dec 27 from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. (When I did a search on "Tom Tom customer service" on Google, I found that other users have had similar -- or worse -- response from TomTom for a variety of product problems.)We have not given up yet, but I suspect we will before long. This may be a great product, but right now it's a $400 book end.
I just bought this Vacuum. It's just good for nothing. You barely get to feel the pressure. It was just waste of money.
I purchased this DVD player about a month ago and sent it back about 2 weeks after I had it. I managed to actually watch 3 DVDs before I got so irritated with the player that I sent it back. It loads INCREDIBLY SLOW (about 15 seconds) and it wouldn't play BRAND NEW DVDs that I had just taken out of the shrink wrap (it kept saying there was a 'disk error' and proceeded to refuse playing ANY of 20 random DVDs)! I was very, very disappointed with this player and would advise anyone to save your cash and get a higher-end player that actually works!
Easy to set up. Despite charging for over a day upon arrival, the batteries would not work for more than 5 minutes at a time. Tuning sucks, constant interference if you move around at all. The fit is not good, too tight, hard to wear without cranial pain. Would expect a lot more from Sennheiser at this price range. Better fit, easy to replace rechargeable AA batteries, etc. Don't waste your money!
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.
It's a battery charger; it charges batteries. It's called 'compact' because the bottom part accordians out to reveal 4 additional slots for batteries. It feels cheaply made, and doesn't hold the batteries very securely. Also, you have to charge two batteries at a time (or sets of 2), and they are inserted in opposite directions. So, if you're charging 4 batteries in 2 sets of two, they would be + - + -. I realize that's how most devices are set up when you insert the batteries, but I shouldn't have to worry about that when inserting into a charger, especially since (according most warning labels on batteries) inserting it in the charger backwards may cause an explosion resulting in injury or death. That's a lot of pressure for someone who just wants more juice for his Gameboy.Ultimately, it does what it says though. So, if you're looking for a charger to use until you find a real charger, go for it.
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 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.
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 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.
I have a Windows Vista computer and I had lots of problems with this mouse.User beware not recommended for Vista. Other than than it was a tad big of a mouse but was very comfortable when it worked. (Rarely)
I have no idea who makes the "Dual Mode Camera," but it's sold by a variety of vendors (mine came from Argus). I have no actual evidence that it works at all, because Windows 7 doesn't recognize it, even after its drivers are installed. Perhaps it's old enough that it only supports XP, but I suspect there'd be problems even there.
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.
This came free with a new laptop loaded with Vista Premium, so I figured it wouldn't be too difficult to get it to work with Vista. I was wrong. After installing the software on the included CD, the PC failed to even recognize the printer. I then went to Lexmark's website and after hunting around, found a Vista driver. I downloaded and installed it (there were no instructions on whether or how to roll back any previously installed Lexmark software) but it failed to fully install. I could get the printer to work, but the scanner and copier features didn't even show up and pressing their buttons didn't work at all. After several disconnected sessions with Lexmark's online tech support, I finally wrote an email. In response, I received a link to a new page that I hadn't seen before, including what appeared to be a new version of the Vista driver. I downloaded and installed it, and a week after getting the printer, it finally worked. I did have to download another patch to take care of a clicking problem with the scanner, but by that time, I was just grateful to get the printer to work at all.My problem isn't with the printer or even the software for the scanner or copier (which on many all-in-one units is pretty bad). My problem is with the incredibly bad customer support offered by Lexmark, at least in comparison to what I am used to with HP printers. I would not buy a Lexmark product based on the poor support.
We have only had this product a few weeks and it is already broken. Not too disappointed though since it was so cheap. You get what you pay for.
this product is just a bad idea it does not fit well, and the springy like action pops them right ouy of your ear
When I bought the DMC-ZS1 this battery was suggestion for extra battery on Amazon. I found out it was wrong and can't use. Why Amazon do that to customer?
While I agree with the other reviewer who said the sound quality on these ear buds is great, I was not able to make these stay in my ears, no matter how hard I tried. On the rare occasion when they did stay, I soon had to remove them because of the pain they caused. The &quot;bud&quot; part that goes into the ear seems overly large, the padding is thin and easily removable, and there is nothing for the ear to grab on to. I am continuing my search for the perfect ear buds....
I have to admit, this camera was my first "step up" into the world of digital photography and in the beginning, it was wonderful! As with most electronics go, technology moves forward while everything else gets left behind. What I liked about this camera was that it was easy to use, had multi functions and a flash. What I didnt like about it was that you couldn't change any of the lenses out and although it had a lot of features for its time, it was still rather limited.5.1mp is nothing these days. Most cameras have at least 8mp if not more and even the crap tastic el cheapo cameras have more mega pixlels than this thing.I have since upgraded to a Nikon d3100 and have retired this camera. I would try to sell it but I wouldnt get much for it considering it's age and how far technology has advanced since this camera came out.I would recommend this camera to young adults, elderly people and beginners who need a "dummies guide" to take pictures. (no offense)
I used to love Harmony, but the new web site leaves a lot to be desired. You have to create a new account, imagine if you needed a different account for each store you shoppped at, rather than have 1 account with multiple devices.Also you need to remember the device rather than have thoe dropdowns populated,how do you know if it can control the device if it's physically not there.Too me this smacks of a small great company being bought by a big one and being institutionalized, whoever redesigned this site doesnt have a wand (or two) and does'nt care about the users.
Camera offers great features and high quality pictures; however, it is poorly built and won't last very long.I purchased mine in 8/06. By December it was broken (lens mechanism ceased) and had to be shipped to Pentax for repair (on my dime). It took them 10 weeks to realize they can't fix it and send me a replacement camera.6 months later the replacement camera broke (same problem). I sent it back to Pentax 6 weeks ago and they still have it. They no longer make this camera, so they can't replace for me. They won't refund my money and pretty much won't do anything for the customer.Bottom line - spend your money elsewhere. Buy a canon, buy a Casio, buy a Kodak - just don't buy a Pentax.
Right out of the box, started to work then dropped internet connectiontried numerous times, called tech support (I ended up in India, I think) they couldn't resolve it, suggested I let it rest for 2 days and call back again. Yeah, right. Sent it back to Amazon for refund.Amazon took care of it. Thanks
I have owned an RCA LYRA (128mb) phillips player (256mb) and now this. I can honestly say that this on is the worst. I dont usually do reviews but i felt compelled because this player is terrible!!! It freezes up often and when it does you have to wait for the battery to completely die before you can charge it up and turn it on. all the features on it are great but if you can't turn it on what does it matter? Just check the creative web site, you'll see, i have never seen such an eloborate "trouble shooting" page. It seems these players in general have so many problems they have devoted pages and pages on helping you fix your mp3 player. my unit is only 6 months old and is currently out of order. I'm waiting to hear back from the email customer support (because the phone support costs $15 a call after the first 60 days, I was only able to take advantage of the phone support once :). Dont waste you time with this product.
get this piece of junk.I originally had LaserJet 6L which loved so much bought another HP printer without hesitation. I also recommanded 3 other people to get the same. all 4 printer is having same problem chewing up multiple sheets and getting nasty jam.I felt terrible for recommaning it to my buddies.HP should've recalled on this printer and replace with the newer model. I would be much happier even with LaserJet 5L instead of this.
These headphones work well if you want to listen to music but still be able to hear extraneous sounds (like the phone ringing, baby crying, etc.) without difficulty. The problem with them is that the wire is coated with a canvas-like material that, in my case, without extreme use, opened up in several places exposing the wires. Koss does have a lifetime warranty on the product, however it costs one third of the item's price plus shipping to send it back, and it will most likely have the same problem. Don't waste your money, get something else.
I spent hours trying to get this to work, and I am pretty good with computers. Spent hours on the phone with linksys and finally got someone who said if my wireless router isnt Linksys it probably wont work. I bought this to use with my multifunction printer, will return.
This product died after six months of occasional use. The customer service reps were unprofessional and unhelpful about the problem with my DVD player. The rep told me that after 3 months (the warranty period), I could pay $40+ plus shipping in exchange for a new one. I don't think it's worth my time or money to exchange and get another Philips product. I'd recommend other brands.
This a total waste of money! I use it to hook up my 15W guitar amp and it has absolutely no effect in reducing hum or background noise,,,
You can barely see the objects on the slides and some of the animal parts were broken and dried. don't buy
I returned these. I don't have a laminating machine and didn't realize these pouches require one in order to seal them.
It worked for the first two months, viewing DVDs. It NEVER recordered pre-timed sessions. At this point I am currently in the market for a REAL DVD Recorder, needless to say I will stick to name brands and have done a few weeks of research. My advice don't but this box of plastic send me the $100 you will feel better.It is not worth a one star. DONT BUY IT!!!
I used this with my 15" G4 Aluminum Powerbook. I ran Temperature Monitor to display readings from all built-in sensors. When idle, the CPU bottom temperature was about 100. It would reach 140 when running a long Photoshop batch, at which point the built-in fan would kick in. I saw absolutely no change in temperature when I used the NotePal. Which is not surprising given the absolute lack of airflow space between the bottom of the laptop and the top of the fans, and fans which produce next to no airflow to begin with. I am tempted to replace the fans with real ones and power them with their own AC adapter instead of USB.That said, the NotePal did tilt the keyboard and display to a more comfortable angle when editing photos with a tablet in front of the PB. Though it is a horrible angle for extended typing. And it is solidly constructed.
Purchased this camera as a gift and took pictures but could not download them.No software disk came with the camera and cannot find drivers
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.
as most of your were i was thrilled with my tv purchase. in 4 years i am on my 4th bulb. but just wait until you start getting the white spots all over your screen, they grow at a rate of 2-3 MORE every couple of days. this is from the color wheel going bad. and how 'bout around a grand to fix that. i've had my MITSUBISHI WD57733 as i said for 4 years, unfortunatley, i paid closer to 2K for it. I CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH,.............DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!
Obviously, judging by the other reviews, the quality control on this product leaves a lot to be desired. It seems to either work very well or very poorly. Mine is one of the latter. Have only used it a few hours but it will not track a DVD beyond about an hour. In other words, the outer portion of the disc. Tried using a Memorex laser cleaning disc, but this did not help. Mine is a piece of junk, as far as I am concerned. Don't waste your money on this lottery.
I have the Navman 3450 for the IPAQ and I agree with the other reviewers who habed questioned the application's routing abilities.One major flaw I found is that the Navman mapping software has confused a major thoroughfare with the wrong US highway number. Since this thoroughfare MUST be taken in order to get to my neighborhood, anyone using Navman's routing would never get there.I also noticed that the Navman routing seems to avoid highways when they are both the fastest and shortest way to get there. I inputted a local airport as my destination from my point of departure, and Navman on either &quot;quickest&quot; or &quot;shortest&quot; settings, always maps through a maze of local streets, when anyone would know the quickest route is a particular local highway.I have used Hertz Neverlost GPS when I have rented cars, and I never had this problem with whatever mapping system they use.
This player was small, something I was looking for, cheap, and got "some" good reviews. It worked OK, although would skip some things when in FF mode and occasionally lock up on something. That was until it just stopped working, now every disk, of any description, that I put in it is a "bad disk". They all play fine everywhere else. Remember it's cheap.
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 can not believe the glowing reviews others have left for this book. This is my first Tartt book and my last! I wanted to ditch it 1/3 into it.. but I have a rule to finish every book.I did not find one character to like, no good story line to keep me interested (besides finding Robin's killer! don't hold your breath!). I actually committed a first for me - I threw this book in the trash barrel to spare anyone else from picking it up.That says it all!
This Adapter sucks. It won't work with our toshiba tivo as a network ADAPTER!
Just paid $40 for the recovery CD that should have come in the box. Come on , no user makes the recovery CD. Ever. Computer companies need to create the recovery CD. Put it in the box. Print a Manual. Put it in the box. The E-machine in the corner of the office came w/ a recovery CD. An E-machine. Thats a $400 dollar computer people. This VAIO is $1000 machine. No recovery CD. But thats enough complaining. This VAIO Machine is very nice looking an the hardware is very nice.Hard drive can be removed easily for upgrade ,etc. Screen is excellent. Very thin but does not seem fragile. If you touch type, the area in front of the keyboard is a handy wristrest. Keyboard - eh, its a laptop keyboard. "B" key seems to be damaged. Sony's "download Taxi" is a decent way to get updates. Only Occasional issues w/ wireless dropping connection. Not a major issue. Sound isnt loud enough for me. It comes with XP Home. Should come with Xp Pro, upgrade it if you buy it. It is a fast laptop when set to "performance " settings. Turned off the powersave mode on the wireless. Personally I would not buy sony or toshiba. If you have this kind of money buy an IBM. INMHO , of course. The VAIO's price should come down soon and you may be able to pick it up cheap. Not a must buy but - try it at the store & you may like it.
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)
4 hours? Really??? Im mad now. Total rip off just go to the store and buy it. Saves lots of time
I never expected panasonic products to work just for 2 years. It broke down exactly in 2 years. The main carousel changer started malfunctioning. The DVD player used to get stuck...Overall...bad product...bad investment,...Dont buy it!
I have used several different card readers through the years, and this is BY FAR the worst that I have tried. I have two of them, the first one broke inside (which I glued) and it still works, but very SLOW data transfer rates. The second reader was sent to me because the first one broke, but this second reader does not work at all. There are many card readers that are better than this one, so keep looking.
Just got the computer last week. I have spent many hours trying to make it work. Right out of the box, I get the message that the recovcery drive D is full. It has only 8 gb. I tried to enlarge the partition, but that option doesn't appear on the menu. You can only make it smaller.Then I tried to set up my email accounts. The box for the set up is too small. The options at the bottom, re secure server, etc. don't even show up. There is no way you can get to them, therefore, you cannot set up any email accounts. Well, a computer which can't receive your emails is worthless.I called 'tech support.' What a misnomer. Sounded like I got Mumbai. After giving him all my info, except for my dog's name, he said I would have to pay $69 for the support call. This for a one week old computer which doesn't work right out of the box.I should have known not to get HP. Last year, I bought an HP laptop. Right out of the box, the screen was very dim. The analysis system on the computer found that the screen was defective. The store exchanged it for another one. Same problem. I returned it and got a refund. Luckily, it was Costco, which doesn't give you any hassle.To me it appears that HP's only goal is to increase profits so that it looks good on Wall Street. Let's see how much hassle Amazon will give me in trying to return this piece of junk.
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.
I purchased this product in 2003 at our local Costco Store. At about the five year mark of ownership, the modem needed occasional reboots, due to dropping from the internet. I recently had to replace it with a Linksys modem, due to more consistent drop off's (like weekly, instead of every few months as prior). The installation is somewhat of a pain, having to use an CD install.I also have noticed over the time of ownership, that this modem is always very warm to the touch.
The cable will regonize my zen vision:m but it just fails when I try to put any actual music on the player. Not only did the cable succeed in not serving its function, but it also succeeded in locking up my player (which has yet to unlock as I am writing this review...) So if you want a device that doesn't tranfer data, freezes your zen vision, and is liable to break in a couple months (doesn't seem very sturdy), this is your product.
This turntable is offered as a low end offering from Sony and, for what it is, it's okay. It will play most records adequately and is sufficient for infrequent to moderate duty.However, the PS-LX250H ends up not being as good of a buy as many would think since this model is merely a rebadged Audio-Technica AT-PL50.You may be able to save a little more money and just purchase the Audio-Technica version over the Sony PS-LX250H (or the Teac P-988 for that matter since it's also the same turntable with different branding).That said, you can also obtain replacement styli for your Sony PS-LX250H and Teac P-988 by buying the replacement stylus for the Audio-Technica AT-PL50 from, well, any place that sells Audio-Technica. The replacement stylus is the ATN3600L, which is a low-cost (around $10 U.S.) conical diamond stylus.
Lexmark is well known for pushing out printers that give you quality prints but the printers themselves aren't built with quality. Sometimes it makes you think why Lexmark left IBM. That's why their units are so cheap. So with that in mind buyer beware.Before I begin my initial review I must say that I tested 4 of these printers. Lexmark's return department were happy enough to mail me these blasted printers within a span of 2.5 months. So you be the judge.The installation goes smoothly. I don't know about any other reviewer, but I didn't receive a instruction book, just a poster size 1,2,3 quick instruction sheet. Make sure you don't install the software with the printer hooked up. After the printer installs you run into the FIRST of two MAJOR problems on these contraptions. The paper feeder is junk. I used quality paper and the feeder tray is not capable of feeding single paper sheets. Matter fact it doesn't feed at all. When you cram the paper lower into the feed well it still doesn't feed single sheets of paper, instead it feeds either a quarter or all of what paper you have in the feed tray. If your still patient after 45 minutes of your time wasted you might find where the paper is positioned within the feed well so it can feed properly. . . .The second problem is that I encountered numerous "Problem communicating with the printer" issues. I thought it was my USB2.0 cable . . .but after swapping out 3 of them I knew it was the printer itself...I should be receiving my Epson Stylus CX4800 printer anytime soon. . . .Good luck and happy shopping!!
Constant troubles, reboot every day. Support is patetic. Do not buy
HORRIBLE!!!Bought a 10-pack and 5/10, literally HALF of the discs were UNFORMATTED and UNUSABLE! Will NEVER use Memorex again!
Nero, Gear, Deepburner or Roxio....none of them work with this drive. The included software is terrible. I get a &quot;There is a firmware update on the net for this drive, connect now?&quot; Message a few minutes after booting up the drive. There are no firmware updates for this drive. The great thing is when it checks the drive it blows up any burn you are in the middle of and kills a disk. Tech support never got back to me.I am never going to by an HP burner ever again, on the topic of HP drives, all of our HP DVD200 drives at work failed, were replaced under warranty and then failed again out of warranty.
I bought these because I was in need of a pair of good quality headphones, with good longevity, to wear while I study for finals. I paid 93.08 cents after taxes for these. The sound quality is what i expected, but the construction of these feel incredibly cheap. I will be returning them in a few days, and ordering a pair of krk kns-6400 or 8400.
We got this printer to handle all our printing needs for a typical family home that takes a lot of digital photos but doesn't print out very many. Since we don't have a lot of printing needs - occasional web pages, office documents and infrequent photos - the printer sits idle for the majority of the time. Every time we go to print photos it's an hour-long ordeal of cleaning the print heads, printing test pages, burning through an amazing amount of ink - just for a couple photos for friends and family. Even for occasional web documents, if the printer's been idle for any amount of time, the colors are completely inaccurate, the tints are off and the quality is fuzzy.This printer is capable of printing top-notch quality photos, but if you're expecting a printer that will sit there and be ready for you whenever you want it to go, you'll be disappointed. If you're printing photos every day, you might find this a better printer. My family and I have decided, however, to get a better quality photo-specific printer in the future. Until then, we print photos from online services and are very happy with the results.
I have had no end of trouble with my 60 MB QueM3 drive from QPS. I've never gotten any help from them, either. It finally just died after I got very little use out of it. I have no idea if this drive works with PCs or not, but with my Mac, it has been a great disappointment.
Well, it depends on what you are buying it for.As far as connecting to my network, it is hard-wired to my router and it popped right up. But like some other reviewers, setting up a wireless connection with WEP security is a royal PITA.As far as using it for music (of any format) and picture files, it does an acceptable job. However, I bought this unit to play back video recorded in MS-DVR format from 2 different computers. The problem is that it does not recognize this format so really, it is my fault for not researching this before buying this unit. Many of the third party media programs will transcode these into a recognizable video format, but no matter which program I tried (and I think I have tried them all!) it is very choppy and essentially un-watchable.Live and learn!
Cable was unreliable. Often the video/audio would flicker, especially after my LCD TV warmed up. I suspected that the connector loosened as the unit expanded. I was able to prop the cable up to make the signal more stable, but in the end decided to bite the bullet on Christmas Eve and go to Radio Shack for a $30 cable.
You can get an identical ipod to usb cable at cablesforless for $5.95. Never buy a brand name cable. Never buy a cable, especially normally expensive ones like this or HDMI, from a major retailer.
After 200 pages (out of total of 555), I'm not sure that I will finish this book. After the first 50 or so pages, I kept waiting for something to happen, and it never does. It's just page after page of description, narrative and characterized speech that almost feels like I keep reading the same thing over and over again. I began to wonder if I didn't like it because it doesn't revolve around classics students like The Secret History did. But now I realize that I don't like it because it's just plain boring and not even very well written. Borrow it from the library before you buy it thinking that this one will be as good as The Secret History.
The sound quality is not bad, but the cord is ALWAYS tangled. VERY annoying. Don't buy these.
I bought this product in early 2007 and it became malfunctional after 1 year of use. It showed some signs of breaking down a couple of days before it completely went down - like failure to mount 1 out of three times, weird starting sound, etc. - and I regret that I should've backed up my data at that time. Anyway, I continued to use it ignoring the premonitions and all of a sudden it completely blacked out.I set it aside for a couple of months after its failure, and wondering if the hard disk itself was still alive, I took it apart - it's so hard to disassemble the unit that I had to use brutal force to crack open it - and took out the hard disk. Using a SATA-to-USB connector, I hooked it up to my desktop Windows machine and voila! it showed up alive and I was able to back up all my precious data.All in all, it was the enclosure problem, not the hard disk problem after all. I guess LaCie needs to make the controller board strong enough for this kind of repetitious stressful jobs.
This hub has 7 ports, and is quite compact. Those are all things I like. However, I have found this hub to be unreliable. From time to time, one device connected to the hub will stop working. Just disconnect and reconnect the device, and everything gets back to normal. The interval between two incidents can be of a few hours or a few days. I have a keyboard, mouse, headset, printer, and scanner connected to the hub, and never have any problem like this when they are connected directly to my laptop.For a while I thought this was maybe problem specific to my Windows machine. Lately I got a MacBook Pro, and was surprised to have exactly the same problem with that machine as well. So this is definitely some problem with the hub, or of the interaction of the hub with the devices I am using.Bottom line: I can't use this hub.So my verdict is: not recommended.
Same problem as other people here have stated. Worked some what for the first two weeks, though my connection to one of my computers constantly dropped off. Now the unit is locked up and doesnt function at all. Customer support? LOL - Documentation lacking...Buy at your own risk
ordered the Kaito KA888 emergency radio for a present. It worked for exactly one day, then the AC adaptor died, making it impossible to use the radio on current or recharge it. Then the solar function stopped a few days later.I have been in contact with the company and am returning it for a replacement, as that first day was wonderful.I'll let you know if the replacement one works.very disappointing so far.
I used the Huey Pro to calibrate 2 lcd monitors and I did not like the results with either one. I went back to the default setting. I have not taken the time to read more about what I can do to solve the problem. I did follow the directions and did not care for the results. The colors that showed on the screen did not look right. The laptop screen had a pink color at the top of the screen on the left and the right side.
The LinkSys Wireless-G Printserver does not work with 64 bit VISTA. Of course, nothing on Amazon nor on the Linksys website indicate this. The advertisment that this works with VISTA seems to be a weak statement, in lieu of what I just typed!! Do not buy this if you have 64 bit VISTA!!
piece of junk, wasted 20 some dollars!!!!! OMG, please, do yourself a favor, don't buy even if it's free, don't get it, period!!!
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.
This filter is well made and the rotation of the polarizing element is smooth and flawless, however, while it "fits" on the Tamron 200>500 zoom lens I purchased it for, it does not allow the lens hood to be attached and so should not be sold for that lens. I was able to return it for full credit and purchased the Sigma AF11960 EX DG 86mm polarizing filter instead and that filter fits and allows the lens hood to be attached. Note that the Tamron lens has its own filter ring rotation element.
Convinced by the amount of 4 and 5 star reviews I purchased the product to see if my LCD screen may need color correction. What a disappointment! I followed the instructions to the letter and ran the "application" three times! Every time so called "color correction" turns everything to pinkish reddish color. Will probably return it for refund.
This printer was given to me as a gift in Spring 2006. By fall 2006, it had already been sent back to the manufacturer for a hardware repair. It just died on me in December 2007 again, and of course , the warranty had expired by then. The printer dying so soon after purchase should have been a tip off to the quality of the machine, but I stuck it through only to know I will never, ever buy an Epson printer again. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
The Cyberhome DVD 300 player was a bargain and a good region free DVD player. The Cyberhome DVR 1600 is a disappointment. Even though I have used different brand DVD blanks I have only managed to record one DVD without a lock up or an error. And that DVD did not play well in my other DVD players. The unit locks up frequently when burning DVDs and needed to be unplugged to reset. The remote that was clunky on the DVD 300 is extremely awkward on the DVR 1600 and perhaps the most non-intuitive remote ever made. While others have evidently had good experiences with the DVR 1600 I have not. And while a hundred dollars is cheap for a DVD recorder it still is one hundred dollars I wished I spent elsewhere.
Lord, when the South falls, it falls HARD! This overblown experiment in Southern Gothic, written by a Mississippi native, reads like it was written by someone who's never even been to the South! Tartt's last novel took place in a high-class New England town. This one seems to take place in Fantasyland. I didn't believe even a single word of her prose here, much to my chagrin. Tartt seems cowed by the Southern Gothic genre. But you have to give the girl an A for effort. She tries her damnedest to make this book work! But all the words in the world - and believe me, it feels like she uses them all (including some I've never even heard before!)- can't help her pull it off. Frankly, I'm not sure what she's trying to pull off in The Little Friend. But as a mystery, it flops. And as a coming-of-age-in-the-Deep-South mood piece, it's stupefyingly dull. Too much heat and moss, not nearly enough emotion. Or not the right kind of emotion, anyway. Not much action either. I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong with this novel. It's a puzzlement. But I can say, with no hesitation, WAIT TIL YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY GETS IT!
Cooler was received in great condition; however, a little too large for my laptop and didn't cool as much as I wanted it to. I'm sure for a larger laptop it would have worked fine. I was able to return without a problem. Two stars.
The trackpad is pathetic. The ONLY marketing point for the purchase.THIS DOES NOT QUALIFY AS AN ILLUMINATED KEYBOARD, REGARDLESS OF THE HOT KEYS. Battery Status key does not light or display at all. Must study keyboard with light at just the right angle to determine that it ALWAYS DISPLAYS a HALF-CHARGE.Click keys and the trackpad are frustrating. The specialty scroll only worked vertically.Design is pretty, Bluetooth is nice. But that just isn't even close to enough to justify the cost.Ergonomically: something is VERY wrong, my left hand is suffering from overuse of the left click button after two weeks.If you rarely need the mouse, it would be just peachy.
1. Slow rewind and fast forward speeds2. No LCD display on front.3. Seems to be a "cheap" VCR.4. Remote buttons are hard and "creak" when pressed5. I bought is because I had a gift cert and affordability.
This is literally the worst camera I've ever encountered. My friend bought a super-cheap keychain camera for her young daughter, and THAT took better pictures. The color is horrible -- no depth whatsoever. The flash is extremely eager -- I took pictures of a green blanket on a black background under a light ( a situation that worked wonderfully with my FujiFilm), and it looked as if the camera just cut out the object entirely and left a pure white shape where the blanket was. Pictures without the flash are completely dark. But the kicker is that when you push the button to take the picture, a screen comes up to say "Photo taking. Hold camera still" and then it's a good 6-8 seconds before it actually TAKES the picture. And the buttons are plastic painted to look like metal.Frankly, I can't believe any company could produce something so bad.
As with another reviewer here, I have a hyperthreading Pentium P4 processor and could never get the Creative modem to work. The software update on their web site says it resolves the problem, but it doesn't - the update causes the entire system to crash. I tried e-mail support, but they kept blaming the processor/bios. I finally purchased a Best Data usb modem, which works fine. Creative won't provide a refund, so I will either try to garage sale it (and hope the buyer doesn't have the same problem) or throw it in the trash.
I've had my Swurv5 now for 2 years and when I first got it, I loved it. Its very small, light weight and the fact that it doubles as a USB drive makes music transfer really easy (just plug in to USB port, computer recognizes it as another hard drive, and drop in your music). The reason I only give it 2 stars is for 3 reasons. 1.) It uses a proprietary cable. I lost it and could not find it anywhere, including on the support web site iclickdigital. 2.) The slider control is now broken on my unit after using it to navigate from folder to folder. I've been pretty light on the touch so to see that it is broken now is very discouraging. 3.) The support for this device is virtually non-existent. There are some chat rooms on iclick's website but no one could tell me where I could get a replacement cable. The bottom line is although out of the box, this is a great player, there are cheaper, more sturdy, and better supported mp3 players out there.
Still have not gotten it to work, even after having a computer service man.Was on the help line with Logitech. No help. Does not do the same thing the original remote does. I've gone back to that one. Over $100.00 wasted!
It's a pain in the butt to slip the thing on. It's great for when you're exercising, but it's just too much of a hassle to slip on and take off the device. The buttons aren't as easy to press either. It's better to have the Zune bare as it is.
I bougth this item in spite of some marginal to bad reviews by other buyers and I regretted it. The previous reviews, saying it didn't play well with Nuvi660, were mostly correct. It took forever (ok 8 to 10 minutes) to load the maps and it wasn't very current with the roads in Spain, which were recently re-numbered. We were continually wondering whether we were on the correct road, which we usually were, but the numbers were wrong. It also miscounted several roundabout exits and had us going off on the wrong road, causing a lot of backtracking. All-in-all not a very representative product of what I expect from Garmin.
this product does normalize the audio as advertise but it also introduces some significant artifacts. i can heard severe popping noises when i watch movies with high dynamic range audio. it's very annoying. i ended up not using this product.i know everyone is extremely irritated from uneven audio butt he only sound solution is buy an audio receiver with some audio normalization feature. it's expensive but there's no other option. good luck everyone.
I bought this camera because I thought it would be easy to record great HD images and play them back on my Blu-ray player quickly. Problem is this camera will not record on the new 8cm blu ray media. This means it will only record for 23 mins with the largest disc available in HD mode. I would suggest the hard drive format until they get this availability. Better yet I would go with the Sony if you want to use the new Blu-ray 7.5 8cm discs which will record for up to 2 hours.
I installed. Easy installation. I calibrated the device and checked the color against a picture with and without control. Without looked better. The screen had a pink background. I will try on another LCD to see if it is different. Still undecided.
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 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!
I had great luck with my previous Epson Color Stylus 640. When my older printer finally met its days (5 years old) I decided to buy an Epson MFP, and I bought a CX5400. It was GREAT for the first month. In the second month I had to do a LOT of head cleanings and nozzle checks. I replaced the color ink cartridges when my CX5400 was about 1.5 months old, and every since then the yellow and magenta inkjets are so clogged they will not print. I even purchased solvent from someone that had a similiar situation so that I could unclog the inkjets, but I have not had any sucess. So, now I have an Epson MFP that prints only in black and blue. Epson support staff has also been unhelpful. They can only recommend that I ship in the unit to Epson for repair at my expense.Now I'm looking at HP and Canon MFPs.
My family and I are extremely happy with the layout and features of this remote.However, we are on our second remote because the first suddenly refused to recharge. Now our second remote is suffering the same fate. The remote becomes more and more difficult in placing it upon the charger in just the right position so that it will charge. If the second follows the pattern of the first, this will become more and more difficult until the remote finally refuses to charge.
Shortly after installing this switch ports start failing. By now I have only half of them working. I called SMC Customer Service for no help. Don't buy it. You certainly have better choices.
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 feel like the main picture associated with the item causes it to be very misleading. There is no bundled Micromate reader as the picture indicates.
This product does not appear to function on Windows 7 computers. My fault for not checking more closely. Probably worth trying but don't be surprised if it fails.
NIce little item-but it only worked for 2 days when it lost halfof the screen. Contacted company (J&R;) and they said it was within 30 daywarranty so I sent it back-have not received new replacement that theypromised-wait and see.
Just want to add my two cents about ink waste -- and resultant expense! Is Epson's business model the sale of a VERY capable machine for a low price, and then to recoup with sales of ink cartridges? This thing too often requires head cleaning, which if you're not familiar, uses a LOT of ink. And of course, head cleaning uses all colors even if it's only one that needs cleaning. I'm probably on the path of buying a low-end HP printer and then using this Epson only for scanning.
It crashed after a week of its usage.Very bad customer supportI wasted the money
The product does not work. I could only get one side of the splitter to function and in order for that to happen you had jostle the unit until it functioned.
I wasn't expecting much, but am glad someone else paid for them. They are very flat sounding and uncomfortable for an extended period of time. Using iTunes to make a pretty sharp V pattern in the equalizer makes these very usable and helps alleviate the tin can sound. If I where spending $20 on headphones I would buy an entry pair of Sennheiser's .
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.
The ad states that this cord is 30% longer than the iPhone cord that comes in the box.. I have to disagree! When I put them both together, the Boxwave cord is only about 1-inch longer! Very disappointed!
I bought one of these to replace my dying Chip Shot (older model Presto SaladShooter). However, this one is tiny by comparison, and won't even fit a regular-sized potato in without cutting it into pieces. Very under powered for my needs. Luckily we recently upgraded to a good food processor, so I can cut my potatoes and shred my cheese much more easily. Would definitely not buy again.
I had this machine for about four months, then it would not recognize any of the DVDs we inserted. I had to ship it off to Mintek for repair. It took about two weeks to get it back. Also, the door that is supposed to pop up with a spring is very weak and takes some coaxing to open. The image is good when it is working (like most all of these players) but the quality in manufacturing it is fairly poor.
This camera was a huge let down! Gave as gift to my father, because he has the Kodak 6490 (4 mega pixel) camera and LOVES it! However, the quality on this, more advanced camera, did not compare. Weak photo quality. -but maybe that's because he was comparing them to his better Kodak.
i bought this for my dell inspiron 700 m, which is 11.5" long. The case claims that it is 14", but it is totally not..it is barely 13" .Anyway, it claims to fit most 12" laptops, but it didn't fit mine, so I had to return it. 1 star for time wasted.
The unit works well, even with a Belkin pre-N wireless router, tight security settings, and MAC filtering. Range is good, and it properly handles multifunction printer/scanners like the Dell 924.HOWEVER, beware that the software drivers for your computer DEMAND that the computer attached to this unit be the DEFAULT printer. You have no choice; if you change the default printer, the software will change it back to the one connected to this device.The only way around it is to RENAME the connected printer. Then, when you want to use it again, you have to name it BACK to the software-recommended name...it won't work unless it's named exactly the same thing as it was.Other than that silly software design, it works.Good documentation....just no way around that feature.
Died after 10 monthsUsed on a Vista OS.Also had to often unplug and replug it in to get my computer to see it.All to often it just wasn't there.That is you couldn't find it in windows Explorer.So person isn't going to send it back to the manufacterer with your data on it.Bought another from another manufacturer hoping to have better luck.
I bought this HD on Jan-2009 and used it as a storage unit only. I had a single primary partition and around 350Gb on videos, music and images.After 7 months of usage, during a normal boot on Win XP, I got a black screen saying that the Master File Table (MFT) was corrupt. I've been trying to get back my HD to work after almost two months witout success.I've worked with Hitachi, Samsung and Seagate hard disks and this is the first time I get such error.I don't beleive it's a WD lack of qualit, but perhaps this model is not as good as the manufacturer's reputation.
This is a good case except for the fact that when you want to charge it or put music on it you have to undo the metal thing and unsnap the case which is bad because with the other ones you can just plug the stuff in with no problem.Thats why I dont like this case
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.
I ordered this product on June 1, 2010 from BestSource Office Supplies. Although the ship time stated 3 to 5 days, it was June 11, 2010 before I received the product from BestSource Office Supplies. The same day that I received the replacement tricolor inkject cartridge and used it in my printer, it did not print-out in the correct colors. I called the company to inform them that their product was defective. It has been a hassle ever since. To this day, July 19, 2010, I still have not received a refund from BestSource Office Supplies. I had to go through Amazon to get a credit.
I bought this as a back-up replacement, and when I needed it the most (during finals week), the cartridge exploded black powder all over my documents and printer. It was bad enough to be out of a printer, but to be covered in black powder really ticked me off. That's what I get for purchasing a knock-off refill. Never again.
I bought the DX reader and returned it. Ill-fitting. The controls on the side of the dx are covered. I found the feel uncomfortable. Somehow I managed to pay more than $20 dollars an item now marked down below 10 dollars and worth a good deal less than that.
this crosley songwriter looked very nice but didn't perform well at all.i had to keep pushing the buttons to get it to run and when I tried to record an album onto a cd at first it didn't want to start it kept telling me there was no cd then when it did say it was recording it only recorded 2 songs from the album i returned it and will be looking for another recorder other then crosley
It didn't work on my Blackberry Pearl. But my Zune does sound good, but definetly not what I expected. Wouldn't recommend it.
There was a scuff mark on the bottom edge when I first took it out of the box. It constantly loses it's bluetooth connection. Won't keep a charge to save it's life. I'm pretty sure I got a refurbished keyboard that was sold as new.
This CD changer has made me want to never by any product by Harman Kardon or it's parent JBL EVER! Mine suffered a malfunction after less than a year of use that would cost me more to repair than to simply replace. That is inexcusable in my opinion. I saw a response by a Harman Kardon rep before on this site saying that if the CD player was made after a certain date then the problem wouldn't show up. Mine was made before this date. Question, why was it still on a retailer's shelf? Why wasn't a recall done? That would have saved me a lot of time, trouble, and money. I would have had it serviced under the warrenty but I mail ordered it from the States while I was in Japan. However, I feel it's ridiculous to have to have such major repairs made to a CD changer after less than 1 year. Denon DCM-370 here I come. It's a cheaper, 5-disc changer, with HDCD, and can't possibly be any less reliable!
While it's true that the noise level of a phone line can adversely affect the data rate you get over a modem, here are a few things to bear in mind:1) The low-quality part of the line is probably not in your house! It's somewhere between you and your CO (outside).2) You won't get garbled text or munged data from line noise on your phone line. The modem is error-correcting, and the data will be retransmitted. Line noise will cost you speed, not quality (as the manufacturer's review suggests).3) A reiteration of point (1): a line is only as good as its weakest link. Putting gold contacts on the clean part of the line won't help.But hey, they come in swank designer colors.
I got these headphones for Christmas and initially loved them to bits. The sound is amazingly crisp and clean, the fit is beyond compare, and the style is unparalleled. But after three months, the plug at the base of the lengthier section of the cord started causing my music to cut in and out. I eventually had to swap it out for another extender, thanks to the mid-cable break, but eventually the plug on the short side started shorting out too. Soon enough no sound was being transmitted, period.At this price level, with this quality of sound, I expected so much more. I wish I were still using these headphones, but a crappy build in the most pivotal area of the device means that I no longer can. Buyer beware.
I bought this product last year and added 1 gb of extra memory about nine months later, the graphics card (which is integrated into the motherboard) failed. I talked to the service rep and they said bring it into my local apple store, I dropped the device off and a couple hours later they called and canceled my warranty because I had added memory. Maybe I am spoiled with my Thinkpad warranty support, they actually come to my house and fix the problem (and they don't claim that I voided my warranty by adding more memory or using a non IBM (Lenovo) monitor). If you want no non-sense warranty repairs go with IBM/Thinkpad!
I got this device at a really good price of $115.The storage unit works fine if it is attached to the computer but if you want to really use it as NAS, look for another product.I have been trying to set this up with my windows network and I am able to connect at times and most of the time it would say storage not found, even though I can ping the device.Another caveat is if you try to use it as a print server, and printer is off, Windows will try to check for the printer and if its not found, programs like Word keep crashing, this happened to me several times, I just don't use it as a print server anymore.
I would have rated 4 or 5 stars except that the biggest drawback of this mouse is the receiver does not store in the bottom of the mouse. I have had this mouse for just under 2 weeks and already lost the receiver. It costs $10 to order a replacement receiver from Logitech + another $6-$11 for shipping. What a waste of money!!! There are many other wireless mice with less features that stow the receiver on the underside. For the $50 price tag, this mouse should have it as well.
Again, (this is the second pair in a year) the sounds quality was awesome until the left one quit working. Sound comes in and out if I move even the slightest bit. If I hold the part where the one wire splits into two - it quits going in and out - but you shouldn't have to do that. I agree with the other reviewers that say the reason for all the positive responses are people write these when they first get them. There are plenty of other decent earphones that wont break so early.
I advise you to stay away from this product AT ALL COST!!! I had high hopes that this DVR would be the trick. However, I was soon to realize it is like all the other DVR's-Full of Bugs. I got it set up and tried taping to the hard drive. I got a System Error that i could not get rid of. I contacted tech support. They had not even heard of the error number that I got. I returned it to the store the next day.
Absolutely awful. Had 2 pairs sent over to the UK, neither worked. Huge hassle sending them back to the US. Absolutely not recommended at all, avoid at all costs.
I loved the previous version, but this one makes obnoxious beeps whenever it gets in the wrong mood. Completely irritating.
A good book can indeed become a good friend--always there to provide comfort, enjoyment, instruction, and inspiration. Donna Tartt's sophomore effort, THE LITTLE FRIEND, will not be coming out again to play with me anytime soon. Unfortunately, this huge tome will be banished to my shelf of books that are too big for their britches and too smart for their own good.Masquerading as a young-adult novel (it's not a coincidence that the snoopy heroine is named Harriet), while also purporting to be a slice of Southern Gothic (think Faulkner, McCullers, Flannery O'Connor), the end result is a mishmash of style and substance. Envision if FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER were mysteriously mated with Davis Grubb's NIGHT OF THE HUNTER--the boy and girl protagonists (who are lovingly drawn) are poster children for the vices and excesses of the 1970s. They sport the wardrobe, the toys, the slang of that bygone decade; yet the duo always seems to be surrounded by hulking shadows, lurking tree limbs, and poisonous snakes poised to strike. They are Technicolor kids trapped in a never-ending Film Noir. (Emphasis on NEVER ending.)On the snake front, Tartt spends so much time trying to re-create and regurgitate the religious rites of snake-handlers, I half-expected anthropologist Margaret Mead to show up and demand an apology: &quot;Donna, what have you been doing for the past decade? Riffling through my diaries and case studies? Shame on you.&quot;Not a very well-thought-out or succinctly edited book. And that, alas, is the only mystery of this 555-page opus. Was anything--a single paragraph--ever deleted by the editor? Was a copy editor allowed to suggest line cuts or word redundancies? Were all the personnel involved cowed by Tartt's prior success?This is not a sweet follow-up to THE SECRET HISTORY. No, like the author's name, this venture is quite tart and quite sour. For those of us who awaited her return to print, we have been hoodwinked. Oh, well, with &quot;little friends&quot; like this, who needs enemies?
Just recieved my new K40 antenna and during installation discovered that the K40 is not what it used to be. My previous K40 lastedabout 23 years and had great range. This unit will not last as long. Even tho the design is the same, the quality of the parts are of a lot less cheaper quality. Would have returned it but needed it for a 4x4 trip that I was leaving on in 2 days. Had to repair the plastic in the base unit that attaches the antenna to it. This part used to be a very hard rubber type material, now it's plastic. This new part was already cracked and had to be epoxied before I could install it. Also the old unit on my Jeep, I had it tuned with my SWR meter to at lot less lower number than I can get out of this new unit. The vehicle is the same, the radio is the same, the location and the mount is the same, but the number on the SWR meter is a lot less value on the new unit. So I'm sure my range is a lot less also. Very unhappy with the overall quality of the unit. Would not recommend this new unit to anyone where I always did before.
I was disappointed with this product. I purchased the PalmConnect USB Kit to sync with my PowerMac G4 running Mac OS 9.2. My Mac won't startup while the PalmConnect USB Kit is connected. It works okay if I disconnect it, startup the Mac, and then reconnect, but this is irritating. For the price and from a company like Palm, I expected much better.
As others state this is a 6 pin S-video, not for use with TV, VHS, or DVD S-Video plug in.Newer TV'S dont have S-Video anymore, so you must use the poor picture quality RCA cables on most VHS players. Was hoping this would convert S-Video to Componet cables which TV'S have but wont. TV is a 4 pin. Seller should disclose this in the description. I wasted my money.
I have used these headphones for over a week now, and I must say, they HURT!! There are only a few ways they fit in my ears, and none of them are comfortable, which is a disappointment because the sound quality is excellent.
I purchased 2 of these. after owning a wowpad four years. Within the 1st month both of them started to bubble up in the middle making my mouse not work so well.In the 2nd month it curled up so bad I tried double sided tape which worked for about 10 minutes as the mouse pad has a no slip layer on the bottom that comes offVERY easy so there went that. My significant other taped hers down on the edges and the tape came up. thats how powerful the curl is.Just whatever you do stay away from these things. they are cheep and seriously live up to the name. pure junk.they are good at 1st. micro thin and all. but fails bad after a month. pay a couple more dollars for a better product.wow!
I wish I would have saw the reviews here before purchasing.I'm huge into DVD recording, especially television shows that will never make it to DVD or will take forever in getting out. Hee Haw will never see season sets released and I faithfully record the episodes aired on RFD-TV weekly onto DVD. The same thing with the later episodes of Bonanza that air on Encore Westerns. Needless to say, I go through a lot of blanks between that and dubbing off VHS movies that haven't made it to DVD.The first 20 or so of the lot were okay. All of a sudden one morning, I got an error message saying the disc couldn't be recorded on. I tried several discs in succession before finally finding one that would work. Out of 25 or so discs, I think I found two that worked properly. The one or two I tried in my computer didn't burn properly, either.I tried TDK and they worked beautifully!!! I contacted Memorex customer support and at first they seemed very helpful with their questions. When it came down to the nitty gritty, they simply blamed it on my Magnavox DVD recorder which has served me faithfully for close to 10 years now.I don't expect a refund as I don't have the original receipt any longer and, as stated earlier, I did use several of them without issue. I would not recommend these to my worst enemy!
We ordered this cord before we went away on vacation. When we returned the cord was wrapped in some cheap black plastic bag, and not very well protected. The first night it was fine, then the next day it started having shortages and the following day we went to remove the cord and it broke off. All you can see now is wires. Cords for the dollar store last longer than this one. It was completely defective and I felt scammed. I shop on amazon a lot and this is was very disappointing. First bad item received.
To this day - October 24, 2008 - the D-Link hubs (including this one) will revert all the ports of itself to USB 1.1 when even only a single USB 1.1 device is plugged into it. So your USB 2 speed is gone.It will not allow itself to be daisy-chained to an exact same model with any stability.The customer "service" department at D-Link is beneath contempt.Save your money and your aggravation.
Even with all of the various set-up tips listed on Amazon's website, and the ones on the Linksys tech support page, the router's setup still took me a full day to complete. Now that I finally have it working, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my power doesn't go out and all of my wireless devices have to reconnect to it! The only upside is that the WRE54G appears, by inspection, to at least be extending my wireless network's range into areas of my house that had very weak signal strength previously.
i had it for 1 year and it didnt work anymore, the software is so bad and everything is so bad. Bad , bad , bad.
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.
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).
Product FeaturesCapacity: 64 GBGo USB drive makes transporting and sharing files simple and convenient without a CD, DVD or Floppy Disk driveEnhanced for Windows ReadyBoostCertified for Windows VistaRetractable USB Connector - No cap to loseSecurity feature to protect sensitive dataCompatible with Windows 7 and VistaLimited lifetime warrantyPassword security feature protects sensitive data with a privacy zone (Windows operating systems only)Retractable USB connector means no cap to losestates is Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost. Reason why I purchased this item. Original start at plug in as if you want to use for ReadyBoost, but when you go to the ReadyBoost panel it fails the test. Retested several times and a no go.
I have used this repair kit to fix scratched DVDs and game CDsfor my sons PS2. These discs could not be repaired by this system.In fairness, the PS2 started to deteriate and will not now playDVDs. So perhaps the fault is in the PS2.As a test, I took 10 software installation discs that were obsolete. I used a knife to scratch the surfaces. I was amazed at how much damage these discs suffered before they could not be read by the CD ROM drive. Of the 10, only 1 could be repaired with this product.
Plays with static regardless of which station you find. Any point in a song with bass is just scratchy. Seller was great and fast with delivery but the product isn't good at all.
My ipod shuffle is a small square device and the armband did not fit.....I found another band and it works perfectly......
It has a nice colors and great image. Sound is not impressive. It has only 1 HDMI input, although the 1 S-Video, 2 component and VGA inputs are adequate. PC display works fine, but its highest resolution is only 1024x768. The remote control is really bad: it cannot control multiple devices and switching between TV modes is slow and sequential. It lacks of an auto-voltage regulator, which you should buy separately. After 6 months of minimal use I had go to repair it. In summary, the display is good but there are better options.
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 purchased this window mount and it looked OK until I attempted to mount the plate on the camera. The one I received has a plastic folding handle on the camera plate mounting screw that is wider than the recessed area under the plate. Rather than ship it back I cut away the shoulders in the recess to provide room for the screw to turn.( Couldn't alter the handle as it has a metal pin that holds it to the screw) Then when the handle is folded down I have to use a screwdriver or knife to fold it back up as it fits so tightly in the recess that I cannot access it with my finger. The rest of it seems to work OK.
I cannot review this product for you because the seller has never sent it to me. Nor has my money been returned. I am very disgusted with the whole business. It's too bad. It looked like a good camera.
I had great hopes for this unit but I've had it on a charger for 72 hours and it isn't charged up yet------nor do I think it's going to charge by now.
I've had the DC280 for a little over a week and am VERY disappointed. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?, but I've yet to take a photo that resulted in a high quality image. In particular, shots taken at medium distance are fuzzy, grainy, and generally unsatisfactory. I'm just totally perplexed. Everything I had read said that the images were excellent---but mine are just miserable. I've spent hours studying the manual and reading the photo tips on Kodak's web site - but nothing seems to help. I gave the camera a &quot;one star&quot; rating, which, under the circumstances, is very generous. Maybe it's a defective item?
Costs too much. Dries up too fast. But that simply puts this cartridge in the same league as all other inkject cartridges. I only use my Canon inkject occasionally when I need color. At least one of the 5 cartridges is ALWAYS dried out.
I was thrilled by the performance of this gadget for 3 weeks.Then it died.
I just bought this thing and I really wish I had waited and read these reviews first. I bought it, brought it home put on a few songs and the thing shut off and refused to turn back on before I even listened to a single song. Yeah, the thing lasted less than an hour. Wonderful. It's going back to the store tomorrow. Stupid piece of junk.
I own a Nikon D5000 and needed a cost effective flash for my on-location portrait photography. The SB-600, with its five star rating and affordable price, was the obvious choice over the SB-900 -- even considering the fact that my particular camera body's on-cam flash doesn't trigger the SB-600 as a slave. I bought a wireless hotshoe receiver set and everything worked well. With a light stand and soft box, the SB-600 could be converted into a small portable studio, and it worked wonderfully on camera as well -- for three weeks.1. After using my first SB-600 for 2 weeks and taking around 500 shots, it abruptly refused to flash. The "ready" light never came on, and when it went into standby mode the LCD screen would show "BAT" signaling that the battery was low. However, I tried three sets of new batteries, both rechargeable and one-use and none worked. I checked to see if the batteries had leaked or if there was corrosion inside the flash: nothing. I had never dropped the flash or damaged it in any way. I decided to return it to Amazon for a refund, which I was very happy I received in a timely fashion.2. Thinking I'd simply received a dud, I ordered *another* SB-600, again from Amazon. I handled it with even more care this time -- after reading up on the flash on the forums, I decided to take the batteries out after every use so as to prevent any battery leakage. One day AFTER LESS THAN A MONTH I was using it as a remote studio flash -- working it quite quickly I'd say -- and it AGAIN stopped working. When I examined the flash, it seemed overheated but would refuse to fire. Again, LCD screen showed "BAT" but fully charged batteries would not work. Having it repaired would simply not be worth my time or money. I returned it to Amazon once again.I cannot bring myself to purchase this item again -- However, there doesn't seem to be many other options for Nikon cameras other than the much more expensive SB-900, and seeing as it's manufactured by the same people, I'm not sure why the SB-900 would not be problematic as well. I am very disappointed since, as a new professional, a reliable flash is crucial. A flash that decides to crap out on you (like the previous two) disrupted important photo shoots and seriously undermined my legitimacy as a photographer.
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.
I used this product for water fitness. As soon as I jumped into the pool water got into the otter box and ruined my ipod. The company does NOT stand behind their product,VERY POOR customer service. Had an "Oh well" attitude about my Ipod being ruined by their product. WOULD RECOMMEND STAYING CLEAR OF THIS COMPANY!! Go with H20 Audio instead!
I returned it. But I love this model. Am still using one of the printers of this model that I have purchased over the years.
This being my first experience with a web cam, I was not expecting any miracles. What I got was a major disappointment. My review of this camera is largely based on the unecceptable image quality. Familiar with Logitech, I'm surprised at the lack of quality visually speaking. A friend of mine had bought a competitors web cam for about half the price, and after I had a chance to compare similar still shots side by side, I immediatly returned this camera. Sit and fiddle with the minimal image correction options all day long only to end up with an uglier picture then you started off with. Like I said, I'm no web cam expert or anything, but it seems to me the number one criteria for a quality web cam is the image. And that is the area this product severely suffers in. A horrible first experience for sure. Take my advice, do the research, and avoid this camera.
I have had this Belkin USB Wireless connector for about a year. I have very mixed results. When at my ranch where there are no other wireless internet devices around it works just fine. But when in a big city (like Dallas) and trying to use it at a friend's home where they have a Linksys wireless router it is a hit-and-miss proposition. I am only 20 feet from the Linksys and about half the time I have to Repair the connection to get it to work. Others say they have the same problem. I went for cheap and I got what I paid for. I am going to go to CompUSA or some place and get a better branded product.
I read the reviews and should have known better. I followed the directions in the manual exactly, plugged in the speaker and for about 4 seconds they worked. After that - nothing. I called the 800 number and was on hold for 26 minutes. The "technician" who answered the phone basically read the manual to me and asked me if the power light was glowing, and if so what color. Then the response from the technician was "sounds like you have a problem" - hello??? Why do they think I called! This is going back. From now on I will trust the reviews!
Twice now I have received a TL-5151 instead of this battery. The TL-5151 is 850 mAh, this one is 950. I need this battery for my dive computer, and if there's one place you don't want your battery to be lower than spec, is when one is >100' below the surface of the water and your dive computer is tracking nitrogen loading and oxygen toxicity exposure. I'm glad I found this out before I started diving with it! The first one my dive computer went immediately into low battery warning just doing a pre-dive planning sequence.The second one lasted a little bit longer and I was starting to think that maybe my dive computer was jacked up. I looked at the batteries closely and sure enough, they were NOT 2150s, they were 5151s. For keeping a computer's CMOS clock running, I'm sure they're fine, but when I'm using it to tell me critical life support information at depth, it does not cut it, at all.Do not order this if you really need a 2150.
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.
I bought this memory and it works fine. I sent the rebate to PNY and they sent a postcard stating "missing receipt" I did send a copy of the transaction but there is not a "receipt" included in a online transaction.
Bought from a third party, the player was poorly packed and broken when it arrived. It also smelled heavily of incense which makes smoke which cannot be good for electronics.
For just a few pieces of cheap looking plastic, this item is way overpriced.I have not tried them yet but they don't look very durable to me. For travelling purpose, these devices will break easily.
Very expensive and does not work. After email back and forth to customer service they finally came up with a software patch that allowed the darn thing to turn my home theater (pure samsung) on and off in the right sequence. If you don't have infinite patience then don't buy this stupid thing.
Bought the unit January 26, 2004. Units started eating VHS tapes during recording and playback in July 2004. Took unit to local authorized Sylvania service center twice. Both times upon return, it continues to eat VHS tapes during recording and playback. $100 unit cost $65 in labor that hasn't repaired the unit yet. Am fighting Sylvania Customer Support currently to acquire a replacement unit for this defective unit. Will not purchase Sylvania in the future. Zero stars.
In the 3 days I owned this, I had the following problems:1.Screen would suddenly go blank with erroneous error message "program not available"2. when trying to record abc, unit recorded nbc but indicated it was recording abc3. not compatible with sports package such as directv center ice4. I spent one hour on hold but never got to talk to customer support to get help clearing these problems upsome things are just not ment to be- I think an integrated unit of satelite- digital recording might be better- beware if you buy this product and it does not go perfectly- you probably won't get help troubleshooting from the company and the retail outlets seem to be bewildered too.
I bought this code and I got it and tried t enter and it and it did not work! Do Not Buy! waste of 20 dollars
please help, i bought this stuff coz its cool features, but the moment i arrive home (bought it overseas) the device was not recognized by my PC..what should i do? pls help..thanks
None of the information in the ad for this product states which iPod models are compatible with this. I had to return it as it is not compatible with the newest iPods.
Like many other people here, my lock jammed. Luckily, I didn't pay for it, my company did. Worked for about 6 months and then just stopped working. I don't think it "magically" reset its own combination. Mechanical locks don't do that. More likely the rotating mechanism that allows the lock to unlock got jammed. My IT guy had to saw it off. Did some damage to the cosmetics of my company laptop.Simply put: Don't use this product.Great while it worked. Imagine getting it jammed at a coffee house rather then your office or home. Yikes.
I thought I was going to love these headphones. Sennheiser has a reputation for great sound and the looked solidly built.... and then I put them on my head.I don't have a large head by any means, I wear a smaller sized hat. I literally can't wear these headphones for more than a few minutes without feeling major discomfort. They are abnormally tight!The sound quality was decent, mids and highs are crisp, bass is a bit lacking but not terrible. Ultimately how they sounds is irrelevant because I can't wear them! I purchased a pair of skull candies today and they are night and day more comfortable to wear.I'm throwing this pair of headphones in the garbage.
This camera underexposes all photos taken in the automatic mode due to poorly programmed software. This is a very well documented problem with the model yet canon pretends that there is no issue. Obviously this doesn't affect photos taken in the manual modes but for this kind of money the camera should work better than my point and shoot on auto and sadly it doesn't. Aside from this issue, still a great camera, however canon support (or lack thereof) makes this overall deserving of 1 star.
This was purchased for medical dictation, but the record button is apparently hard to engage so half of what she dictates is missing.
i ordered this television twice around christmas. it's beautiful but both times it arrived broken. it was shipped by UPS and they obviously threw it around - so much so that the styrofoam was busted, the tv plastic casing was broken and there were parts of the interior floating around - twice! samsung needs to package it better because the UPS punks just don't care. Samsung did easily refund the money though.
To bad I didn't see all these reviews before I bought this unit. Problem is the CD player stopped playing disc in about 6 months. In realty since we didn't use it much, I would say it played 20 CDs before the CD player failed. This is disappointing since I paid close to $180 for this unit. I expected more from SONY. I'm staying away from SONY electronics, whatever they used to do right, they are no longer doing it.
I bought a Canon S5 IS camera and it seemed like a good idea to get a case for it. WRONG!!!! This case is so small it is useless. Save your money and find a better one. If you put a spare SD card in the case you'll have to throw away the lens cap!Forget about putting in any extra batteries.
I have read some great reviews about this drive. It is also rugged and durable, so it seemed like an easy decision for me. I too, had the problem where it would not work as a bus-powered drive, unless I used both USB ports. It was a shame. I swapped it out for a SmartDisk FireLite drive and couldn't be happier...
I purchased this pint server for an onsite office that is totally wireless (wireless desktops - wasn't my decision for them to be wireless, but that's beside the point).In any case, installation wasn't difficult. However, the office has called me on two separate occasions to tell me their printer is now printing garbled code or blank pages. It might print a couple of good pages followed by bad pages. It's not a driver issue as they are using the same driver they used when their printer was hooked up to one of their desktops.I called tech support which has been outsourced to India by the way, and they were not of much help. Told me to reboot the computer and the print server.I'm going to call again and ask for level 2 support. It's possible that this print server is not compatible with their printer..not sure.I'm giving this 2 stars only because it was easy to set up. But that's it. Piece of garbage.
i very much looked forward to the release of the ebookman and have had nothing but disappointment. i'm on my 4th ebookman unit (it was released only a year ago) due to various malfunctions. the sound quality is so poor you need earphones or have to hold it next to your ear and even then at the loudest level you'd better be in a quiet room to hear anything. picture quality is poor. hard to see display in certain light. microsoft reader is now never going to be avaiable for ebookman so you're stuck reading second-rate authors in limited genres such as romance and science fiction. a few simple games have been released such as card games but that's all it have outlook synch capabilities but not for outlook express so that an additional cost. there are far better pdas out there for about the same price with far more function and capablities!
Bought this little addition to my Creative Zen micro to protect it and carry it around as I use my MP3 everywhere I can. Started by scratching the little screen, but I could still live with that. Unfortunately there is a major design flaw in this system with the screw getting loose very quickly. My MP3 ended up on the concrete of the parking lot. No need to say that it is dead!So if you want to keep your Zen micro in good shape, avoid this at all cost.
The Franklin 911 was a gift. What a mistake! The promise on the box was that it would be compatable with Microsoft Reader soon. That is why I was sold on this reader. I kept checking with Franklin as to when Microsoft reader was going to be part of their system. Boy was I disappointed when they finally came out and said we've decided NOT to add Microsoft reader. Well that was it for me and this product. Without Microsoft's reader this product is almost worthless. The book selection is small and not up to date. So If I were someone looking at readers this one would be one to stay away from. My franklin reader is just gathering dust as I speak........
I bought this camera for my 8 year old daughter. I thought I was getting an easy to use, entry level digital camera. What I actually got was a piece of junk.The instructions were difficult to understand, the software would not install properly, and the camera itself sometimes didn't work.I am sending it back [...] for a refund.Bottom line: DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!
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 thought this was a great buy until I had it for 3 weeks and it stopped working. I was watching TV and all of a sudden my screen turned blue and scrambled. I took out the HDMI cable, plugged in my component cables and my cable worked fine. I tried the HDMI cable in all my HDMI ports and still the same problem. So I know it is the HDMI cable. I guess you get what you pay for.
Was supposed to charge my model's batterybut the battery didn't even fit.It was the wrong, ended up selling the chargeron eBay.
I bought some ms points from you 6 days ago. I emailed you twice with no reply? On your account it says they will be emailed within one business day. It has been six days and now i have still not recieved my codes.
This is a classic example of you get what you pay for. Software is not at all intuitive, interface is not user friendly and program is confusing. I returned this and bought Rosetta Stone.
I sent this to my mother to replace my own (working) HDMI cable, which I had loaned her. It resulted in a "no signal" reading for the television (connection between a TV and an Apple TV box), which was corrected by replacing the original (my own)HDMI cable. Thus I must conclude this cable was non-functional and a waste of money. It has now been discarded.
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 recently purchased the Konyin wireless key board. What a mistake, the name Konyin should have tipped me off. My system had to be restarted over and over again. The courser would constantly freeze. I could not get it to work unless I restarted. After several hours of trying, I finally gave up. Thank God that Amazon has a no hassle return policy. I boxed it up and sent it back. There was no way I wanted a replacement. I received my refund promptly.
I love small notebooks, especially ones that try to focus on the entertainment aspect of productivity, and not just the protability factor. Usually, however, the small size implies a very wireless computing experience, but the terrible battery life of the device, kept me very plugged in. I'll break down the computer for you:PROS:-Great screen - with a native resolution of 1280x800, image quality is crisp on the 12.1" screen. I did experience some glare, but not too much to hinder the experience.-Plenty of RAM - 2GB is great, especially on a Vista machine-160GB HD - Awesome for a laptop this size-nVidia Graphics - It's great not to have your RAM sucked up by Integrated Graphics-Built-in Web CamCONS:-Quite thick - I was surprised, the picture makes it look much thinner than it is-Battery life - Abysmal. About 125 minutes on the drain test. A little higher on average testing, about 141 minutes. With Sony running a 6-7 hour machine, and Apple with a 4 hour machine... HP is left in the dust.-Lousy App Performance - With 2 GB of RAM, and a PCI-Express Graphics card, you'd expect more out of it, but because of the slow AMD chip, it doesn't compare to the much faster Intel Core 2 Duos, and with the Santa Rosa chips (labeled under the Pro name), this computer feels outdated-Touch screen isn't incredibly intuitive - but it will work for what you're paying-No 802.11nBOTTOM LINE: As a spec mongol, it excells, as a portable laptop, it's average, as a tablet, it's mediocre, but as an entertainment device, it feels very below par from what it appears to be.
In general i guess is ok,the only problems it has is when you try to print pictures from a memory card it takes like 30 minutes of thinking before it actually shows the pictures in the screen, also i know everybody complains about the ink but in this case i ran out of the 3 color cartridige ink after i used 4 times to print letters in black only and two of then where in draft mode(i din't print a full color picture), after 4 prints thats it i need more ink.another thing is that it dosen't have a lot of options to choose from.
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.
The first time I plugged it into my car the digital screen already did not work. It would only show some of the lines that make up the numbers so I had no idea what station it was transmitting through. The sound quality was awful. Constant static even on stations that had nothing else coming through to them. This was a waste of $27 that I spent on this. I will not buy anything from this manufacture again.
When I first received this unit I thought it was great, it would have been a five star rating for sure. It is compact, which is what I was looking for, and the sound quality was amazing for its size. However, after one week of use the charger plug would no longer charge my iPod. The unit would still play but it wouldn't charge. I noticed the connector on the dock was not attached to the dock by anything but the wires. I returned it for a replacement thinking I just got a bad one. When the second one arrived I checked this before even plugging in my iPod and it was the same way. The connector is not attached to the dock. The wires are connected the plug and the plug is just set in a little slot on the dock. I returned the second one without even trying it. Overall, this is a piece of junk that I would definitely not recommend.
I bought this scanner mainly to scan 35mm negatives. The combination of the scanner hardware and the bundled software allows a wide range of image resolutions. When this scanner actually worked, I was very pleased with the quality of the images.Unfortunately, the scanner was very unstable. While in the middle of a scan, the software would lose the connection with the scanner. I'd receive an error message stating that the scanner was unplugged or turned off. The only remedy was to restart the computer. Sometimes I could get through a few rolls of film before the problem recurred. Sometimes I couldn't even get through one frame of a negative without multiple restarts. When I wanted to begin a scanning session, I had to restart the computer in order for the software to recognize the scanner. Additionally, the shortcut buttons on the scanner just didn't work.Using this unpredictable machine was very frustrating. To make the situation worse, the scanning mechanism jammed, and the machine shook and made a horrible noise. Although I was satisfied with the quality of the images, I couldn't tolerate the machine's erratic performance. I owned the scanner for one week, and then I returned it.
i bought the device on may 2009 it worked for about 4 monthsand then droped desadi applied to cobybut the answer was the guarantee is for 90 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this is a way to destroy the reputation of the producer!!!!!!!!!!!!1be carefull,and before buying make sure that you get the proper guarantee!!!
I used this switch in a mixed environment with laptops and servers, Unix and Windows. I found the switch to be flakey, but usable. In particular, the switch looses ports when I reboot either laptops. If I remove the USB connector, then the problem does not occur. Once a port is lost, I had to disconnect all computers and power, then reconnect them 1 at a time to get the switch to recover. For the price, this is a bit unexpected.Additionally, this switch is advertized as being upgradable (including mention of procedures in provided manual and Belkin online support), but it is not.Since I already own it and have learned how to avoid its problems, I've kept the switch. However, I would not recommend this particular switch to any but the most patient users.
The mouse drove me nuts... I finally just threw it away. I finally went back to my old wireless mouse. Perhaps the longer battery life was a mistake as it seemed to go to sleep every few seconds.... the mouse was moving (or clicking) but nothing was happening.
I wish I'd had the benefit of the last two reviews before purchasing this DVD player. I too, was under the mistaken impression that this unit played all regions, as advertised, only to find out that none of my region 2 DVDs can be viewed. It only plays Region 1 or all Regions discs. I'm very disappointed and so is my husband who opened this Christmas morning. Sad shopping experience on Amazon.
I bought this item like 2 months ago, and now it's broken. I'm sooo frustrated.I 'd not recommend buying this item.
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.
One of my most disappointing product purchases of any kind. Flimsy design and requires placement almost right next to the car's FM antenna to even be audible over car stereo. Even then, mostly static.
I could not get this microphone to work on my computer. The sound came out of the speakers but no sound recording utility would recognize the fact that the microphone was there. Tech support would do nothing for me and I found myself with a usless microphone.
I AM NOT SURE, I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE CABLE THAT WAS INSIDE THE TV BOX THAT I DIDN'T HAVE TO USE,BUT I JUST MEASURED IT, AND ITS 5 FT NOT 6 FT BUT IT WASN'T NO BIG DEAL, BECAUSE IT WASN'T THAT MUCH
I got Microsoft Points as a gift from someone and when I tried to return them at Wal-Mart since I don't exactly need them for anything, they told me they were non-refundable and that I cant return them. Microsoft why did you have to make up so currency for your store its just stupid. It would be much easier if I could use my visa on your store instead of buying stupid points then sometimes having left over points I don't need.
The other reviews are right, this thing is a lemon. Right out of the box the audio did not sync with the picture, both on VHS and DVD. It would fall behind, then run ahead, then behind, etc. VHS picture had incredibly dull and fuzzy picture (guess 6 heads AREN'T better than 4), and I noticed the DVD playback was stuttering a bit too. Probably the worst electronics purchase I've ever made...so it's going back. Daewoo makes great standalone players but avoid this heap of scrap metal.
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?
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.
Didn't install properly on WinXP SP2 initially, so had to mess around a lot to get it working. Then after about 7 months of mostly trouble-free use, it just died for no reason.The adapter itself is fine because it works on other machines, but the driver and support software that comes bundled with it are very poor, and I was not able to get it working again even after reinstalling Windows XP!Driver support from Belkin is very poor. Take your business elsewhere.
Save yourself some trouble and do not buy from faljal. The DIMM I received is only 128MB, but the $... price (incl. shipping) is appropriate for generic 256MB. It's an older Hitachi module, and I was unable to find much info about it, except that it's rated as standard grade, which is lowest. Faljal did not respond to any of my emails by which I attempted to fairly and amicably settle the grievance. The package the DIMM came in was a box that faljal recycled, so did not have a proper return address. Result: This warning to you, and a complaint to Amazon.
Have owned this printer less than a year. I am now getting the blank pages mentioned by previous reviewers despite having changed the ink cartridges twice and running multiple head cleaning cycles. Avoid this printer technology!
What a shame, the product arrives with blemishes and dust that could not be removed.Basically un-usable.No I need to pay extra for an express shippe dproduct but it will not be a Tiffin Filter for sure.
the cd part didn't work after the first day and when I contacted the company they said I had to pay to ship it back and pay for return shipping. I decided to just trash it and never buy coby products again.
I used this pencil sharpener in my 5th grade cassroom. I never let my students use the sharpener and sharpened all the pencils myself since i had gone through several sharpeners in the past several years. i spent a great deal of my school budget on this item and by January it was no longer working. As a teacher i need reliable products -- this is advertised as classroom use but it did not live up to it's promise. It would be great for someone that is not using it comstantly
3M(TM) Copy Holder, In-line, 18 Inches Wide, 300 Sheet Capacity, Black and ClearI am getting old. I remember when $100 ($65 Amazon price) actually bought something. Oh, wait, it still can. AppleTV is $100. A Roku box is $100. A Kindle is just $40 more. But, now in 2010 an 18" sheet of molded plastic two weighted plastic legs some assorted screws and knobs and a rubber band cost $100. I have to assume the mystery weight beads in the legs are made of a high tech alloy and the plastic sheet must be bullet proof? On top of that when assembled it's kind of wobbly. I'd have designed in a cross base support of some kind for rigidity. But, that might have driven the price up to $150? I did a quick search for a "Copy Holder," what I found was a huge selection under $10. Granted many weren't as attractive as the 3M product but what price design for such an item. It just needs to hold paper or a book.If the constructed product didn't feel as wobbly as it does, maybe I'd forgive it. But, really, I can't get over the price to function ratio. I have many 3M products and many are well made and reasonably priced. I just can't review this product favorably. Your money is my concern. When you spend this much on a stationery product, it really should be beyond compare. This simply is not. There are better choices considering the price. If this was about $15-$20 maybe I'd say it's pretty and does the job. Yet, it's still unsteady if you need to move it periodically. There are many better cost effective choices.
When this jumpdrive was plugged into my Windows 2000 system, the software that it loads corrupted the boot sector of my hard drive. The Lexar "technical support" was no help at all. They told me to reinstall my system.Luckily the computer repair person I hired was able to recover my data files before the OS was reinstalled. Lexar would not cover one dime of my repair cost.I will never purchase one of their product again.
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.
Audiovox Terk VR1 Automatic TVBought hrough Amazon.com. I could not notice any effect whatever when the sound was deafening or at any level. Do not buy this thing.
I bought this GPS for a trip from Maine to Florida. Although it took me on a good route through CT and gave me detailed info about upcoming turns, this thing took me through the middle of Washingon DC during morning rush hour. When I got to Florida, for some unknown reason this thing wouldn't tell me the next turn until I had passed the intersection. I'm better off with Mapquest.
I bought this cable over two months ago and suddenly it stopped playing the audio correctly. A lot of garbling noise. I though this ws going to be a good buy but i just wasted my money.
I've now used this on two long car trips up and down the East Coast, and my recommendation is that you only buy this if you are absolutely desperate to use your iPod in your car, and there are literally no alternative ways to use your car's audio equipment to accomplish that. The sound (whether in an urban area or way out in the sticks) is noisy, distorted, and compressed, even when there are no local interfering stations. Loud music is crackly, quiet music is inaudible.
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.
64 meg Smartmedia card will not fit in the player. I tried 8 &amp; 64 meg and they are 3.3v. Can someone help???
This cd mp3 player really excited me when I first opened it and tried it out(I bought it half price at a retail store). It supports mp3 long file name, and has a nice bluelit background display. Here is the problem: cheaply built. What happens is this cd player reads your mp3 cds no problem (takes 30 seconds to add up tracks, but not so bad at all) and then when you touch the door, i mean hardly even tap it!, or even if you, say, hold the cd player and walk--it will display a 'door open' reading. at which point it stops playing. and then you must push the door shut and it will then reread the cd. then you pick a track on the nice navigation menu (the menu is actually very cool) and it plays for another 30 secs to a min and repeats this process. what a shame. this player could have been great if it weren't for the manufactoring defect. spend a bit more, try another brand. all and all mp3 cd players can be great, this one is not. you get what you pay for, at least this time.
This is a complete waste of time. I regret buying this item. You can barely hear anything when u even bring it close to your ear. Dont waste your money!
per the spec of this case size:5.4x5.1x4.3, but the actual measuredsize is 4.75x4.25x4.5,the spec size is the plastic box size but not the soft case size
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 never write reviews, but this product is not even worth the $2 that I paid for it. It distorts the screen, everything becomes pixalated. It makes it twice as hard to use the touch features, having to push twice to get the screen to register a tap, it makes everything too dark which means the Fire has to be turned up brighter draining battery life. A much better protector, and worth every penny, is GreatShield EZ Seal.
Jade cables are not that great... 26ga wire is thin, especially past 45.5" with a typical console (-10 or +4)... Hosa doesn't disclose their gauge. Their wires seem thicker... Well my snake got pinched in my reorganization after buying a new board and, in my repairing of one of the leads, I have discovered that the Hosa has a thick sheathing and 26 gauge wire! I have a digital gauge, I'm not just eyeing it up. This damaged cable goes back with a letter of complaint and a demand for refund and I'll take my old 18 ga wires with 1/4" ends and re-solder them with RCA!
I got this mouse for free from a hardware vendor I buy tons of stuff from. The price they want for it here is insane considering what you get. So I'm glad I got it for free.This is possibly the ugliest mouse you can buy in the price range. As for ergonomics, take a look at it. This mouse has the design of a flipflop missing straps and two buttons added. The upside is that the design is completely flat so it might be the best choice in cordless mice for a left hander. If you prefer using your right, get one that is made to fit your hand. The right click button is awkward and the scrolling pad in leu of wheel is plain goofy.The charging base has two really bright LED's on it that I put tape over because the constant flicker of green light in the corner of my eye was just annoying. Plus the frequency they use to transmit the signal gets picked up by the speakers I have on my work computer. So every time I move the thing I can hear a mosquito like sound comming out of my speakers. Maybe the boss didnt buy me the greatest speakers in the world with adequate shielding but I'm just calling it as I see it.If you're looking for a cordless mouse, I highly recommend the Logitech MX 700. My 2nd pick would be the new Microsoft &quot;blue&quot; with tilting scroll wheel. The DPI, which is the accuracy of mouse tracking in the Logitec is the highest of any cordless (even most corded) mouse made today.
I was a big fan of Vaio notebooks. But I was disappointed by this one. It is a usual thing for most computers an application does not respond so we need to call Windows task manager to kill the freezed one. But this one freezes too often. Sometimes I need to reboot the system and I even have difficulties in logon. I had to reboot the system more than 5 times on the day I got it. I have to point out the lcd monitor too. It surely is not the lcd monitor you might expect from Vaio. It reminds me of lcd qualities 4 years ago. Your eyes will be easily tired. I am considering of returning this one though I should pay 15% of restocking fee. Before you buy a notebook from Amazon be sure to read the return policy.
I bought the DIR-615 for my main gateway and for an N wireless network. For the most part it works well. The biggest problem is that the wireless connection is horrible. I have a D-Link DAP-1522 that I also bought to connect my downstairs Tivo and Boxee box to the router since there wasn't a way to make a wired connection. I get nowhere near N speeds. In fact, I have done multiple tests with multiple devices (THE DAP-1522, xoom, two different laptops, EVO, etc), and ALL of them get at most 1Mbps where they all consistently hit my 10Gbps cap from my ISP when going through my older wireless G access point. The DIR-615 has a lot of features, and as a router its great. Just don't buy it because it's wireless N.
I purchased this to do some videos from off the gas tank of my motorcycle. Any video that you take over 10 minutes is going to be 200mb is size of a simple AVI file. The problem came about that many of the 20 minute video's we took could not be taken off the device. We had to go back out and do a complete re-take of everything we did out-of-town. We tried on XP and Vista and 4 different PC's FOR HOURS to get the video's off the device and could only get a few off it. We tried Windows Explorer and the self contained software, to no avail - Goodbye Flip - Enjoy your trip back. JUNK! I love the way it just dangles out a USB port...
I was excited to find a refurbished model at a good price (from Amazon's Warehouse Deals).But it wasn't refurbished enough, apparently.Right out of the box, it failed to play even brand-new DVDs, displaying messages like "Root" and "Stop," or freezing after playing just a few seconds of the lead track or menu page.In the first of two phone calls to Philips, I reached a person who held out the possibility of a "rapid exchange" (they'd send me a replacement and I'd then send back the defective unit), but only if I first faxed over registration info. I did that, called back the next day and was told I'd have to return the unit at my expense and wait. (So I'm not a fan of Philips customer service at this point. Too bad, because I liked the USB input feature -- which DID seem to work, although the interface was clunky.)I chose instead to return the unit to Amazon, at no additional charge to me. But I still need a DVD player.
I too paid a low price for this all-in-one when I bought my Mac. I was happy with the printouts as well as the copier/scanner features for some two years before it stopped working. From what I understand, that's pretty good for one of these units. It did go through ink cartridges fairly quickly, but apparently some of that is an issue with the Epson printers/cartridges themselves - see the news concerning the class action lawsuit against Epson (In re Epson Ink Cartridge Cases). I suppose if I found another printer that guaranteed me a minimum of 2 years of quality printing/copying/scanning at a super low price, I'd have to at least consider it a viable option.
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.
I was able to get the computer up and running, but the CD-DVD drive was defective and I had to return the computer to Amazon.
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.
There are severe and recurring issues with DVDs jamming and making the unit unstable. The manufacturer fixed it once. And they needed everything back, the useless player all the speakers, wires, remotes, etc. to fix it.Four months later, a major electronics chain repaired it for $149.Now four months later its jammed up again.NEVER, ever, will I buy another Sony anything.
I received my AVR147 in late August. I took about a week to get the components all set up. Then I tried to run the microphone auto setup, called EzEq. It did not work. Long story short: I called Harmon Kardan several times over the next three weeks to try to get it working, including some resets. In the end, HK concluded the unit is defective. I called ElectronicsExpo, but after several days of calls, including dropped calls and endless holds, I finally got through to a rep. He said they could not process a return because it was past thirty days. By all of 10 days! If I had not tried to work the problem out with HK, I could have returned the unit long ago.I was amazed they did not try to keep me happy. Yes, I am past thirty days, but the problem occurred within the thirty day window. Amazon should hold their vendors to a higher standard of customer service.
Bought them because they were cheap, and had a lot of positive feedback, but haven't been overly impressed. Within two weeks of buying them, they stopped charging my IPod, and I have to continually fiddle with the Ipod to get it to play out of both speakers. The sound quality is alright -- about what you'd expect for a fifty dollar speaker system. The whole thing is made out of fairly cheap plastic, and it has an overall cheap feel to it. Can't comment on the customer service, because I haven't had time to call them and complain/get a replacement. I definitely wouldn't buy it again.
I was down in Antarctica when I turned on the camera and it said "lens error". After a day of missing some of the best pictures of Emperor Penguins with my 8800, I twisted the lens and got it to work. The same thing happened to me in Bolivia, just after the warranty expired. I called Nikon and they insist there is no problem with the camera. Do a Google search of "lens error" and Nikon 8800 and you will find lots of unhappy people with the same experience. This is my third and last Nikon.
Had to replace the black cartridge after a week and a half of light usage. New black cartridge is small and cost $25. Fortunately the old printer is still in the garage and can be brought back. This one is going in the trash when the replacement cartridge runs out. Printer is quiet and prints with good quality.Cost of the printer was low due to rebate so it was not too bad to try comething new even if ink cost is not satisfactory. However, it seems that manufacturers should disclose ink usage rate and capacity before the purchase.
Like a fine bottle of wine, it costs you a pretty penny and when its gone you wonder if it was worth it. Like other reviewers, our scanner lasted about 15 months before it finally ground to a halt. No idea why, but I'm not buying another HP scanner. Love my HP printer though. Go figure.
I bought this at the end of August and was really pleased with how it worked. I wasn't looking for something super fancy; just a decent dock with speakers. But now, after three months of putting my iPhone on and taking it off the charger, that piece is starting to wiggle. I have to take my phone on and off the dock multiple times before it stays on charge. I can never be sure if I'll wake up to a fully charged phone. What a disappointment :(
I have had this model for 2 years now and the DVD player suddenly stopped working. I have to send the whole thing to get it repaired. It is just not worth it!! When it worked, it wasn't bad. Since the DVD and VCR are all inbuilt, I needed only one cable to hook this set up in our bedroom (no clutter!). However, keep in mind that even if one of the component breaks, you have to send the whole thing back!!
these look and function just like verbatium dvd cases, but there the comparison ends, unfortunately these cases are made with a much thinner and more brittle plastic. they will split at the folds on the first opening and will break apart where they snap together again at the first use. i dare say they won't live up to a lifetime of wear. so far i have had 3 break even before they came near a dvd and had to be thrown away.
I had to solder one of two. and they dont light up the key borad very good.Thay were'nt worth even the $4.00 for both....
I BOUGHT THE PRODUCT FROM AMAZON. IT CAME ON TIME, AND THE PRICE WAS SUPER. I BROUGHT IT TO VENEZUELA, AND THE TV HAD AUDIO WORKING OK, BUT NO VIDEO. SAMSUNG DID NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. IT HAS BEEN GOING FROM ONE REPAIR SHOP TO ANOTHER. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN 4 MONTHS WITHOUT THE TV. HONESTLY, IT IS A POOR QUALITY PRODUCT.NONE OF THE SONY THAT I HAVE BOUGHT (MORE THAN 4) HAS NEVER FAILED ME.I WILL NEVER BUY SAMSUNG AGAIN.
Not worth the time or money. A pain to set up and wouldn't keep the printer connected. Kept dropping out of the network at random intervals. Returned for refund!
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.
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.
Camera broke after only 1 year of use. The zoom quit working. I agree about the poor indoor or low light photos. If the batteries were not new and the expensive kind it would not take good photos. I got a cannon wide zoom now and there is no comparison.
The color is stupid. I ordered 2 cartridges. One is more on blue, and the other is more on pink color.
I found the Panasonic pivoting facical trimmer pulled rather than cut the hair efficientlyly. I also would question its power source. One little AAA battery probably would not power the unit very long.
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.
First -- to those people who can't play their recorded DVDs in other players, you have to Finalize the DVD first, read the manual. This is not a Samsung problem - it is true of most DVD & CD recorders (even for those in a PC).We bought one of these Samsung DVD-R130 recorders about a year ago, when the other cheap obsure brand DVD recorder we had died after 3 months of buying it. We went with the Samsung, bcse my husband had had good luck with this brand in the past, and it did work great for the first several months, we were quite happy with it. Then about 4 months ago, I started using it every day to record a 2-hour daytime TV show with the scheduled timer feature. Later during playback, I noticed that the sound and video were not sync'ed up (it was like watching a dubbed movie). It was slightly noticible during first 45-60 minutes, then became very obvious in 2nd hour of the recording. The unit was also becoming rather warm to the touch, over-heating (even though we had it well-ventilated), which I thought might be related. Then 2-3 times during this past month or so with timed recordings, it just powered off spontaniously a few seconds after starting the recording. I thought this was a fluke, until yesterday when it did it again, and then refused to record anything at all afterward -- even when I tried manually with 3 different DVDs. It does still playback DVDs though, even though sometimes it won't read the disc the first few times I insert it, but eventually does, so we will continue to use it for playback until it is totally toast. (Fortunately I did finalize all of my DVDs, and they do work fine in our other DVD player.) But in order to record, we are going to have to go buy yet another DVD recorder. Probably a Sony or Panasonic, but we'll be sure to first check the reviews this time.Anyway, the bottom line is: Since several other folks have also experienced similar problems, this Samsung DVD recorder is just not a good choice.
I've had the monitor about 2 years and it started doing that funky pixel flash thing that others have seen. Very disapointing considering the usual Sony quality.I thought it must be electronics going bad, but thanks to the poster below I took off the covers and was able to fix it. Or at least the pixel-flash went away for now.Just taking the covers off did not work for me. It still was messing up. But then I pushed on all the connectors on the main electronics board, and after pushing on the one that is near the center of the board, it started working fine.The connector I'm talking about is the one with a metal strap holding it down. You might want to give it a try before junking it. I'm hoping for the best...
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!
~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 bought this cartrige in April 2010. We rarely use it and by now,I'm sure we have printed less than 200 pages. At the begining it workedfine but about 2 month ago it started printing with a grey background andtoner spill lines. Bad news !
It's ridiculously hard to make a connection. I thought I'd gotten a faulty adapter, but when Palm FINALLY sent a replacement it didn't work any better. I've tried it in every USB port and with different cradles. All the nifty things you can get by hot-syncing -- you know, Avantgo, vindigo, etc. -- become so frustrating they're not worth it.
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.
This would have been a great deal had the product not been defective. When I put the cartridge in my printer, all it says is cartridge error. I've went through all the trouble shooting suggestions and it still doesn't work.
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.
It does not heat up that great and the vibrations setting is only high or low. Mediocre at best. Not worth the money&#62;
I had this camera for 14 months before I got the "Lens Cap" error. JVC wil not repair it eventhough they have a recall program on many camcorders with similar problems with the CCD chip. It was great camera while it worked, but I am not going to spend $200.00 to fix this problem. One thing I am absolutly sure of is that " I WIL NEVER BUY ANOTHE JVC PRODUCT AGAIN.Jay (NY)
I have received two 512Mb sticks instead of 1 Gb stick.Buyers be warned you may receive something that you don't ask forMy laptop only have 2 slots and I ordered 2 of this items so I received 4 512Mb sticks, this is useless to me.I ordered directly from Amazon, other stores may ship the right item.
I bought these to use as printer cables. I plugged this cable into a brand new HP OfficeJet 6500A AiO printer. Prints ok, but refuses to scan. I try a different brand 6' cable. Everything works fine. I try the other 2 Cables To Go 13400's that I bought. Exactly the same failure.
Even though the sound quality is great, the comfort outweighs it alot. I didn't like how the cushions were too small. They overlapped my ears making it hard to listen for long hours. Another thing that I didn't like was how hot it was. Granted, most closed headphones have that problem, but this one seemed more apparent, maybe it was just me. However, I did enjoy having that coil cord. It made my music more portable. But in the end, I just didn't like the comfort. Also, I had trouble with my return, but that wasn't the headphones fault. In the end, its price is decent for the sound quality, but the comfort was annoying.
I ueed these screen protectors on both my digital camera screens and on my 2 GPS units and my cell phones. The problem is they all have air bubbles under them. I tryed to work them out with the supplied squegie and by re-installing them but a few air pockets remain. It makes the screen look bad.
I wanted to play a few online arcade games, and the selection is nice (Sonic, Sonic 2, Street Fighter 2, etc); however, for 20 dollars, this card only gave me enough points to cover 1.5 times the price of 1 of those games. This is bull honky, and for 20 bucks, I expect more than 1 outdated video game.If Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo would open up their eyes and realize that the only reason people turn to emulation and ROMs (which I'm sad to say that I have, at times) is because they really try to stick it to the consumer--price-wise--on games the consumer has already bought on prior technology. If these retro-games were available for something like $2.00 each, I would buy a ton of them. Until then, compilation discs are still a better bet for your buck. I would suggest Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection instead, found here:http://www.amazon.com/Sonics-Ultimate-Genesis-Collection-Xbox-360/dp/B001G3AZS2/
We bought this for our teenage son for Xmas and it was busted by March, although it had not received unusual use. We wrote the company and got some help that was not helpful. It seems that it is too fragile for real use.
The reception is admittedly good- however having owned this now for 10 years I would say that it has a number a major issues. The battery life is touted to be 250 hours I believe. If I'd seen that I would have never bought it as older radios do three -four times better than that. But I never got close to 250 even. The LCD lasted only a couple years prior to starting to fade and loose segments of the display. The presset buttons will not work at the detent positions, you have to push beyond the clicking point. Hard. The set ups are not very intuitve. As for tonality I prefer the sound of the old panasonics or sonys. These say they are matched to the human voice..? For talk radio? I guess if you have a problem area if you feature it unknoledgeable people will bite. I will research and buy a good used vintage radio before I buy another LDC radio. All the ones I have seen are junk. Oh and lastly - I cannot even use this one with its AC cord as the interface will not maintain contact. I even had a brand new cord that I tried today(why I am here writing) and it does not work but intermittently. So.. for the money look for a GE super-radio or a vintage Panasonic with a revolving tunable ferrite antenna. That is what I am doing right now. This one is going to someone on eBay.
These Maxell Rewritable DVD+RW (15-Pack)are far superior than the DVD-RW.So far so good...I've no complaints.Thanks Again...Mark
I got this as a cheapo lens protector - with some UV filtering as a supposed bonus. I liked it - until I just got back from a trip shooting wildlife on my Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6. All the images with that lens were slightly blurred. Those I focused manually, those that auto-focused, wide-open or stopped-down. Slow or fast shutter, even on a tripod. All detail was blurred.I got home to shoot some test photos, and I found that when I took this filter off, images were perfectly sharp. Look at the fencepost comparison photo I included in the images. All settings are the same between the two shots, just the one on the right is with the Tiffen 58mm UV filter, and the one on the left is without.FYI - I also have a BW 77mm F-Pro MRC UV filter that I tried on that same lens with an adapter, and the images were crystal clear. Tiffen is going in the trash and I'm buying a different brand.
Like many other reviewers, I was a HUGE fan of 'The Lost History". I thought it was one of the best books I had read in many years. But 'The Little Friend" is a major disappointment. I couldn't even get through the whole book before I sold it on amazon[.com] to cut my losses. Interesting premise, but in dire need of some self-editing.
After reading other reviews of these AKG K271 Studio headphones, it sounded like it was time to pounce on a new set of headphones for my home studio, so I got them. I always imagined that the sound quality of my Denon AH-D950s (discontinued) were spoiling me, and the AKGs have merely verified that suspicion.I was able to do very direct comparisons to the Denons using my studio headphone amp (Behringer HA400) and quite honestly the AKGs just didn't stand up. They are missing a good deal of the punchiness of the Denons, and I couldn't seem to find EQ settings that even came close.I began to wonder if maybe this was a case where the Denons response was merely colored in a way that I like, and that the AKGs flatness might serve me well when it came to mixdown of my own tracks. So I did a somewhat less direct comparison and compared them to my near-field studio monitors (Alesis M1 Active). Again, they didn't stand up. The monitors are designed to have an extremely flat response and the AKGs were hollow even compared to that.Quite simply, I am very disappointed with these cans. For the money, I shall explore a newer Denon or Sennheiser model next time.BTW other aspects of the headphones, comfort, etc, were neutral to good. I was primarily interested in premium sound quality at an affordable price.
I bought this at Circuit City before they went bankrupt. For a while, it was a great mouse - worked well, wireless or wired, and it wrapped up nicely for storage (although the USB cord is a bit tight if you have to re-wind it).Eventually, as was bound to happen, the batteries died. I replaced them with a new set; no problem. Later, when the second set died, however, the battery-operated functionality failed. I tried every major brand of battery, including alkalines as well as NimH rechargeables. But when I put the batteries in, I got a flickering laser beam whose brightness quickly diminished, as though the brand new batteries were nearly dead. Every time I tried a new set of batteries, I was able to get about 5-10 minutes of functional use before it stopped drawing enough power to maintain a signal. I don't know what's wrong with it, but it's frustrating.The mouse is well past its 90 day replacement period, but still, it irks me that it doesn't work as a wireless mouse now. It wasn't a cheap mouse at the time, so I'm pretty disappointed.
This mouse, while cute and easy to carry, has a huge design flaw. The USB plug is hinged, and in no time at all, mine stopped working. (The design has improved since then -- a USB plug that snaps into the bottom of the mouse is very convenient, but just make sure it is one straight, solid piece, with no hinges or moving parts.) The USB plug started losing the connection sporadically within six months of my purchase and in less than a year it had failed completely. It has a three-year warranty, so I called Microsoft and they are refunding my money.
Buyers BEWARE... This cable does the job but also has a lot of side effects. Causes major interference with my wireless internet and phone.
There's not enough words to describe how bad a purchase this was. It fried my PDA, a TungstenE3. I left it in the cradle to charge while I ran a few errands. Returned home after about two hours and my PDA was dead. Unfortunately I'd had it about two months and there was no warranty remaining, so I was out the money for this useless thing, plus the cost of a new PDA. Save your money..This is a piece of junk.
Huge waste of money!!! This is the worst product i have ever bought. Both of my turntable motors burnt out after only five years of use. To make it worse they both broke in the same week! Clearly this is an inferior product, but their customer service sucks too, good luck trying to get a response from them.
The previous reviewers said it wouldn't work, and they were right. Now the setup wasn't particularly painful. I have a WRT54G router and the automatic setup trick worked, almost exactly as described. It did take more than a minute, and three tries.Greatly expanded connectivity on my wireless network. Extended range as advertised.According to speedtest.net resulted in a 90% reduction in data rate to/from the internet from machines, whether they were connected via the extender or not. Hard wired machines were unaffected, as expected.On the plus side, Amazon's return policy was quick and efficient!
It's just a waste of time and money getting this item. It just does not work ! ! ! !
When I bought this computer (used) in 2005, it came with some bargain-priced generic modem that I didn't quite trust. I was going to be online a lot so I thought I'd invest in something better that I wouldn't have to worry about.The USR got reasonably fast connections, typically 50666 bps (it helps that I live close to the phone company). It didn't seem to drop calls in the usual way but something kept going wrong. I'd be in the middle of a session, click a link, and either the other site would stop answering or my browser would tell me it was "unable to locate" the host. Windows System Monitor would show normal numbers for Bytes Transmitted per second but Bytes Received would go to zero and stay there. I was new to this computer, new to this version of Windows, new to the browser I was using, and new to the modem so it took me quite a while to get a fix on the problem.At first I thought that once the problem started, I could only clear it by rebooting. After a while I discovered that I just had to disconnect, kill the task "Rnaapp" (part of Dial-Up Networking), and redial.After almost 3 years I downloaded a modem firmware upgrade from USR. The problem didn't go away but it changed considerably. I seemed to be getting more reduced-speed connections. The "deaf mode" problem happened as often as ever but now I could clear it just by redialing the connection, without having to kill Rnaapp first.A year later I had to replace my hard drive. I had some difficulty reinstalling the USR modem afterwards so I went back to the generic -- temporarily, I thought, till I could resolve the installation issue. IT WAS MUCH BETTER BEHAVED THAN THE USR HAD BEEN! I've only had one "deaf mode" incident in the year since I retired the USR, and by now I'm satisfied that the modem was the problem all along.
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.
This adapter is a piece of junk. I took it to Italy and it worked twice and then quit working. I tried different outlets...everything, and no luck. Fortunately I always take a back up adapter but with all the devices that need charging having only one is a hassle. If I could rate this 0 stars I would. Save your money and don't take a chance on this worthless device.
Bought a pair after 911 in NYC because we always lost cell signals.The batteries run out so quickly even for FRS mode. I can't even try GMRS mode. The distance isn't impressive either. Thus, it was useless during summer blackout of 2003.No vibration mode thus my kid can't hear the ringtone in theme parks.Disappointed.
A little over four years ago I bought another Olympus camera, a C-390. I was fairly happy with it. I even liked the Camedia software that came with it enough to buy the full version. It had it's pros and cons, but this is not a review of the C390.Why, may you ask, am I writing about an older camera in a review of the D540? Because in every aspect, except size, this camera is by far the inferior. It's so slow that most of my pictures of my kids are of the sides or backs of their heads. Here's my normal photo taking process: First, I half press the button on the camera to get it ready, then I call the kids to get their attention and when the look I push the button all the way in. By the time the picture is taken they have normally looked away, or gotten up and left. The camera might be ok for studio settings, but useless for "capture the moment" type photography.As bad as the delay is, it's not the worst feature. The worst feature is it's battery consumption. The C390 mentioned above can take hundreds of photos on it's four AA NiMh batters, of which I have several sets. One would expect a camera that takes half the number of batteries to be able to take at least half the number of pictures. One may even hope that in the intervening years of improved circuitry and design that maybe you could take more than half the number of pictures. One would be wrong. Very, very wrong. Typical battery yield is a measly 20 to 30 pictures.The problem was so bad that I was convinced there had to be some sort of circuitry problem, and I sent it in for repair. I just received it back today marked "No problem found." As I told every employee of Olympus that I spoke with, yes, I am using NiMH batteries. Typically, they had a very good response to my problem - that I should use NiMH batteries. The returned camera came with a little pre-made flyer stating that I should use NiMH batteries, I'll get much better results.In summary, if you plan on using this camera in some sort of low-quality studio, or for taking pictures of things that don't move AND you can do it somewhere close to a charging station with enough batteries to always have a set in the charger, then this might be the camera for you.
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.
I tried all of the suggestions for hookup and I ensured that I had the TV output set to yes ... and I got sound without any picture. It might not be the cables, but I'm not sure. I believe that my 80gb iPod is a 4G, but maybe I'm wrong. Unfortunately, I waited too long to check that everything worked, so I can't return. There goes $20 for nothing.
I bought this item because I wanted it fit tightly in the power outlet. It does. I wanted to use it to plug in my SIRIUS Satelite Radio. I get no electrical connection to the radio while holding the plug in. When I release the pressure on the plug it pops back out about 1/4". I really wish that I could use this thing. It's a good thing it didn't cost very much.
I guess you do get what you pay for. A wireless N router for $49.99, great deal, right? WRONG. This thing is garbage. After calls to support and reading up on it I have Rev A of this router and I cannot speak for Rev B. I lose connectivity, sometimes in the middle of long downloads on the wireless G and also lose connectivity on the wired port. Updating the firmware from D-Links website locked the ting up and required some sequence of holding down the resent pin while unplugging and re-plugging it back in. Now whenever i need to re-boot it to regain connectivity to my modem all the settings are set to default, including the admin password and the wireless network settings.This is getting returned tomorrow.
I guess I got a bad cable, because I get a solid connection between my DVR box and TV for about 2 seconds, then it drops out for a while, then a few seconds again, repeat. Obvious I'm just not getting enough signal through the cable to get the video stream. Considering all the good reviews I guess I got a dud. My only option is to return it so I guess I'll do that and try a slightly more expensive cable to see if I get better results.
This product got some really good reviews, and I was hopeful that I would finally find an iPod to cassette converter that worked in my 2000 Toyota Rav4. Unfortunately, it didn't work. Each time I inserted the tape it would be immediately ejected.I finally found one that works in my Rav4! It is the "Walkman Car Connecting Pack for MD Walkman and CD Walkman (Model# CPA-9C)" found on Amazon. It's been functioning for a month with no problems.
I bought this player to replace both a defunct entry-level machine I had picked up three years ago and a much older, high-end CD player. I was thrilled by its unaccustomed conveniences and solid handling of DVDs. The drawer opens and closes promptly and with reassuring smoothness, 2x-8x scanning makes navigating a snap even within a 2-hr film, controls on the box as well as the remote are ample and well-thought-out. More important, obviously, image and sound quality are spectacular. Finally, I was nostalgically delighted not just to pay such a low price for so much value, but to do so to a classically American company, even if, unsurprisingly at its price, the product itself came from China. I hadn't heard "His Master's Voice," after all, since my 45-rpm singles' turntable from high-school, just before the last ice age set in.It's with real sadness, then, that I must say I'll be returning this unit to Amazon. Despite its solid virtuosity as a movie projector, it's unacceptable as a spinner of CDs. At every volume level, there's a distinct buzz from the speakers of both my TV monitor and my stereo system that's roughly as annoying as that of a dentist's drill. I've checked and rechecked connections, replaced cables, etc.: everything, in short, and I can't fix it. The flaw is equally pronounced on commercial CDs straight out of the shrink-wrap and on home-made CD-Rs.I notice that the player is "out of stock" at present with Amazon. I'm hoping that status reflects a decision to pull back on sales of this particular RCA model, and that others are without the show-stopping flaw described above.
Do not order from this company. They sent half my order. I contacted them 3 different times and they still won't send the rest!
We received this as a gift and it is just not worth the hassle. It can't play any dvd all the way through. It is always freezing on every movie. It doesn't matter if its an old dvd, or one that is brand new. My suggestion is check out some other players, this is a good price but a troublesome dvd player.
This camera was easy to set up just like the DCS-900's I own. I want to note that you can run this camera via ethernet cable if you want. In fact I do this because the wireless comes and goes for no reason and it is only 20 feet away from the router with no obstruction. The video is choppy like the DCS-900 but the quality is livable for those who can't afford the higher end ip camera's (like Axis who actually deliver 30 fps). Low lighting situations are horrible on this camera and making out faces is not easy to do unless you are in a well lit room.Tech support by D-Link is present but be prepared to be dealt with "aggressively" if you email them about the frames per second not performing as advertised.Have realistic expectations and if you can, go for the higher end cameras and be happier with your decision. Btw, I use this camera with SecuritySpy for the Mac.
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 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.
I received this camera as a gift 2 1/2 years ago, and after less than 2 years of use, the camera started having problems. Now, when I open the front of the camera to take pictures, the lens doesn't come out. Instead, the camera beeps at me continuously. When I try to access the menus or turn on the LCD screen with the front closed, the camera continues to beep at me. Regardless of what I do, the camera refuses to work. Of course, the camera works fine 30% of the time. But what good is a camera that only works 30% of the time?? Don't waste your money on this camera. From what I've read on other websites, this is a common problem with Olympus point-and-shoot digital cameras that have come out in the past few years. They've cut back on quality in order to sell affordable cameras.
Originally posted January 21,2005I've had the product for about 10 months. Sound and picture quality are fine but using the damn thing distroys much of its value. The ease-of-use issues have been well documented by other disappointed users so I will only say the issues they raised are right on. Hard to use is an understatement. My review is to share my experience with a failure mode and Sony repair. I have a lot of CDs and DVDs but am not a heavy user. Maybe watch a move once a week and play a few CDs now and then. Noticed some of the DVDs were making noise and not playing properly. Discovered fairly deep circular gouges that made several disks unplayable. At first, though they were damaged at purchase but then realized perfect DVDs were being distroyed. Appeared to be only disks around 350 that were damaged and probably when I used the auto LOAD function to read disk titles. May not be the cause but it is always after this operation that damaged disks have been discovered. Would like to know if anyone else has had this problem. Now for Sony service. After making it through the voice recognition phone menu system and providing name address phone model etc I was finaly placed in Q for a live agent -- 45 minutes later I was connected to a very nice woman who arranged for an exchange, not new, but a refurbished product. That's OK with me, a refurbished product is probably just as good as new. The rub is that it cost me over $40 to return ship the product to Sony. They provide a work order that you take to a "UPS Store" but you pay for shipping and handling. And then wait for Sony to send the replacement. I just returned mine last week so don't know how long the process will take. I do know that good customer care will ship you a new or refurbished product and have you use that packaging to return the original product. The best companies even pay for shipping, all shipping. If I get the refurbished unit back within two weeks and if it looks and works like new, I probably will be satisfied but Sony could, and should, have done better both in the design of the product and in its customer care.---------------------------I'm Back! It took about four weeks for repair. So far so good. Seems to work like new, but too soon to know if the disks are now safe. If the problem returns, I'll let you know!
This is a terrible product. It took only 6 weeks of occasional use before the picture quality had completely degenerated into an unwatchable mess of digital interference. The DVDs are clean, the optics were cleaned, and still the player continues to disappoint. My recommendation is to buy another brand--I wish I had. This is the last item I will ever buy from Toshiba.
I use the headphone at my desk at work. I've had them less than a year and only used them 20 or 30 times.I like to listen to my music at low volume, but had a problem from the start with the balance in stereo. With the volume set down low, I could barely hear sound out of the left side. So I would have to adjust the balance setting in my output( in this case my computer ). So whenever I changed the volume, I also had to adjust the balance.Now the left side does not work at all when in stereo at any volume level.They sounded good when they worked and were comfortable to use for an hour of two at a time, but since they broke after light use I can only give them 1 star. Hope you have better luck with yours.....
The HP 4315 All-in-One printer is aptly named if by All-in-One they mean frustration, anger, and wasted time ALL rolled into one. It frequently locked up in a print queue when I ran it on my old XP system. Now that I'm running it (or attempting to) on my Vista system, it does the same thing. Only difference is under XP I could occasionally get it to work. Under Vista, I've uninstalled and re-installed the driver and the diagnostics. Nothing has ever printed. DON'T try to use this printer (or any HP printer?) on Vista. Also, it's in a circular hell of sorts. The hung file can't be printed but it also can't be deleted. HP help (across the pond) was of no help. I'll try Kodak -- save some money, some ink, and a whole lot of frustration.
Well - from the looks of the other negative reviews, I have been lucky. I managed to get 3.5 years out of it and now will play CDs fine but will not play DVDs...It still urks me that one component on these modular devices goes bad and you've got to throw away the entire unit....What a waste of resources....Thanks to those who posted their views....You've saved me much time....Not even going to waste my time with pioneer for repair or possible actions, but will be sure to never buy another pioneer device EVER !....
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 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?
This Kensington noise reducing bulk pack was disappointing. It is not well constructed and the noise reduction is not powered, i.e. batteries are not required. There is no instruction whatever enclosed with the product. Noise reducing is minimal to non-existent. The most I can say for this unit is that delivery was fast. This was probably on account of a sincere desire to get rid of these units. Since there was no documentation, I may have received something other than ordered, which was product# 33137.
It appears that there is a design flaw in the 880. My original remote will no longer charge. Logitech, to its credit, replaced it with a new 880. However, the replacement charges only intermittently. It appears that the problem is relatively well documented -- a Google search turns up many people with the same issue.I'm hoping that Logitech will send a different model as a replacement.
I'm very disappointed in this battery. The reason I bought a new battery was because my old battery couldn't retain its charge for more than an hour. This battery is no different. Even after a short phone conversation(&lt;30 minutes), the battery is exhausted and the phone goes completely cold. It's like the manufacturer re-packaged used batteries to be resold. Furthermore, the battery was packaged in a small ziplock plastic bag with its own self-made label. As for the 1-year warranty. No warranty information was included in my packaging. I bought two of these batteries, and I wasted my money.
Looks nice, good sound, but the first time I turned them on, left speaker died right away. Now what I do with it?And right speaker doesn't want to fold.Very dissatisfied!
EDITED REVIEW- NOT 2 STARS- 5 STARS!!!!Original Review:The sound is great on these headphones and based solely on that criteria I'd give them 5 stars, BUT... The design has a very SERIOUS flaw. If you want to use these headphones while laying down on a sofa, or in a recliner or in bed to watch TV, you might as well forget it. Whoever designed the placement of the balance and volume dials ought to be fired. They're the kind you move up or down, not left or right and they're placed on the rear edge of the right earpiece which means that if you lay your head back against a pillow or cushion, the volume gets inadvertantly turned completely down (annoying) or completely up (painful) and the balance gets shifted as well. I can't understand why they placed the knobs in this configuration. If you're looking for headphones to use in bed or relaxing on a sofa, don't buy these ones.Revised Review:I'm sorry, I need to amend this review. I usually watch my TV laying across the foot of my bed or sofa and use my hand resting on the earpiece to keep the side of my head propped up, or resting the side of my head on a pillow or cushion. Right when I got the headphones I really wasn't used to having headphones on when I watched TV... I'm used to them now (which didn't take very long), and avoiding the knobs is not a problem anymore and hasn't been for quite awhile... These headphones are GREAT, convenient and easy to recharge- I'm SO glad I bought them. I've had them now for two or three years. I think and they work like a CHAMP!
I bought this cable to connect my older Compaq laptop (loaded with Windows XP) to a projector. It did not work. I tried everything I could think of, with no luck. It didn't even work between my new flat screen TV and the projector! The projector works, because it works with other devices and cords I have. No complaints about the Amazon seller. Very quick delivery. Right now, I just feel like I wasted my money. But, who knows?? Maybe one day in the future I will get it to work with something.
I bought this hoping it will replace my canon cap for my 18-55mm Canon Lens kit. But, the cap is so small so i am returning it.
The top loading Case Logic DC70 is SUPER!! The one selling at ..., is a front loading case. Not good for large cameras. Company makes 2 models using the same item number of DC70. Worth looking for the one that the camera goes in from the top of the case.
Hard to slide the photo into the frame, though I guess this is better than your photo falling out because it wasn't tight enough. Basic light plastic frame. Mine arrived cracked so I won't be able to use it. Check the return policy before buying.
I love the concept of this device, however the way they implement it is sloppy. There are no controls on the USB device and you can't plug your headphones directly into it. You must use a relatively large strap as a control device that the headphones plug into. By the time you have it hooked up properly there is more bulk than with other MP3 players with controls on the device.
This is the second recorder I purchased in what I thought would be an easy quest. After reading reviews and doing lots of research, I purchased a Panasonic recorder. Big mistake. The tuner quality was poor which translated into poor quality discs. Returned it and bought the R130. It saved me some dollars but had less features.In particular, it can only write to -R/RW media. The Panasonic could write to +R/RW/RAM media as well. No big deal though. Sometimes the R130 takes a long time to finalize whereas the Panasonic was much quicker. Again, no big deal.I must say the picture quality was far better for the R130. The tuner worked well and the disks were of much better visual quality. But now for the bad part, very very bad.The disks the R130 creates can only be read reliably on itself. I tried multiple brands of disks but that is not the problem. The problem is with the format of the disk. In my tests, I created a DVD with 4 tv episodes. The R130 creates a title menu for each episode. This works fine when played on itself.The disk though won't play properly on my Sony DVD player. When you insert the disk, it skips the menu and goes right to the first episode. If you bring up the disk and try and play any other episode, the player gives you an error. I tried creating multiple disks on the R130 and the results were always the same.Next I tried to play my test disks on my desktop. I have two players, Plextor & Benq and both WinDVD and PowerDVD players. Sometimes the disk would hang the drive (either one). When I got a disk that wouldn read, using either Windvd or PowerDvd on any player, the DVD would start playing and skip the menu. With WinDVD, I was usually able to access the menu and use it to select episodes. With PowerDVD if I was able to get to menu, it would get stuck there. I was not able to select any episode nor go back to play.Not being able to play the R130 disks elsewhere was a major flaw of this player. The price was great and the disc quality when played on itself was great so if thats all you need maybe this player is ok for you. I wound up replacing it with the Sony GX330. This player does what I would expect and creates high quality discs that are compatible! You get what you pay for.
The remote worked fine for my GE TV and Sanyo VCR. It also did about 85% of what I needed it to do for my Harman-Kardon Receiver. The problem that I had with it though, is that it did not work for my RCA CD player or DVD player. I would not recommend this remote.
I got this piece of junk as a gift last year. I have yet to be able to watch a movie all the way through without it skipping, stopping or splitting the screen. I can't watch a tv series DVD I have past episode 3 because it refuses to budge and then reverts back to the machine's base screen. It's not the DVD, because the disc works fine on other machines. I can't skip around movie chapters without it freezing. Some DVDs won't even start. This is the worst piece of equipment I've ever owned.
The HP 4315 is nothing special. It is a disposable printer. It is cheaply made and bound to fail within a year; at least that is my experience. After my first one failed I bought a second in order to use my stock of ink cartridges. Now the second one is experiencing frequent cartridge jams. You would think that since HP makes good money on the ink, they would build a unit that would last. I am buying cartridges one at a time from now on. I never found the ink to go very far. I don't do much printing but buy cartridges 6 to 8 times per year.
i bought this product for its feature set -- 70 VPN tunnels, DHCP, PPPoE for xDSL, convience of setup and use. all of that worked fine for roughly 8 months, then the box died -- no lights, no activity at all. to their credit, LinkSys Tech support were quick to offer a replacement part, but that was a week ago. in four days of multiple telephone calls, multiple promises that the replacement product would &quot;ship today&quot;, and lastly a personal promise that a replacement would ship, i still have no idea when or if i will ever be able to replace this product. i probably should have purchased something from Sonic Wall instead.
I bought this about 9 months ago and it served me well until tonight, when the lights flash strangely (even with nothing attached).This is the third D-Link branded gigabit switch that died on me within a year of service. I'll never buy D-Link again, absolute, unmitigated garbage.
I bought this camera from the HSN.com for... with an upgraded 16MB removable memory. The picture quality of the video is better than a VHS-C camcorder but not better than the ANY Sony 8mm camcorder. Don't let the 400X digital zoom open your eyes. A Sony with 320X digital zoom doesnt break-up compared to the RCA w/ 400x. The still feature of the RCA is only good for close ups with good lighting. It is 480x640. This is one of the lowest resolution settings on cheap digital cameras. I believe that this is equivalent to 0.3 megapixels. For the price it is okay. But for... you are better buying a Sony 8mm camcorder at Walmart for... and then the 2.1 megapixel Sony digital camera for the same price. Unless you want an easy 1 step camera, the RCA 9373 may be you answer.
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.
It has a good speed in terms of price, but it is not reliable system and just too much crashes...and display(it is bright but not clear) isn't so good compared to other brands...
I bought the mouse so that my Black &amp; White gaming experience would be enhanced, but I was sadly disappointed. Although the mouse works - it vibrates a little or a lot depending on the object in the game you're hand is over - I was unable to get the middle button (the wheel acting as a button) to function in the game, though it'd work fine outside the game. There may be a patch or configuration fix for this, but I didn't want to take the time to deal with it. Even if it worked fine, the performance degradation associated with it isn't worth it. I'd say skip this one.
This is probably a good design for a basic woofer cover that doesn't have a lot of bass. For the subwoofer I covered the bass shot it off right away. Plus it's a little too shallow and the speaker hit the mesh even when I held it on to see if fastening it would solve the separation problem. It does fit nicely and is a solid design but won't work for woofers that require some movement. So I basically tossed it aside and decided not to cover the speaker since it's behind the rear seat anyway. Would recommend making sure that you consider the movement of the speaker and get a cover with sufficient depth.
Just as others have posted, it locks up 3-5 times a week. We have had this unit for 3 months and even had a couple service calls where they tried to charge us $70 to fix this piece of junk. Make sure you pay for the warranty plan if you own the HDDVR. Kind of amazing that you need to buy the warranty plan because of poor quality.
This product worked fine for about 4 months. Then it stopped. I called the TV Ears service center and they informed me that the base was not working properly since the 5 lights on the bottom of it were not illuminated. They said that since it was no longer in warranty - which is 3 months - I would have to buy a new base for $40 plus $8 shipping. I was told that the new base comes with a '5 year limited warranty' - I can only imagine how limited -and was made in the United States unlike the one that came with the original purchase. I asked why it didn't come with a base made in the United States in the first place and was told that they really didn't know why. I can guess the answer - they wouldn't be making money, hand over fist, replacing the bases a month after the warranty expires.
This is a package deal with a larger battery and a new plastic back to accommodate the larger battery. The battery is of good quality and will hold a charge much longer than the thin battery used in the 680. In fact it is the same battery used in the 650 so if you moved up to the 680 from the 650 just use the 650 battery. The new back is a slightly different matter. It is of much thinner plastic. Just slightly heaver than the plastic show through packaging used for many electronic equipment. It is not a smooth a fit and tends to fall off. It is hard to lock into place and even if you take extra time and attention in locking it on the phone it still tends of jar loose and fall off in the holster or your pocket. On long trips especially when I am using the radio or pod cast feature and the 680 battery dies I just take the back off and put the larger 650 battery in and I do not even bother with the flimsy easily jarred loose from back.
After spending considerable time configuring, updating firmware, and deciphering manuals, I thought I was in the clear. Although the "wireless option" was, shall we say, "disappointing", the wired configuration was providing a great view of Lake Winnipesaukee from my office window (for MSIE users, that is; Firefox/Opera browsers are not supported) until 1 year and 2 days from date of purchase. The camera sensed the warranty expiration and is now completely dead (well, pan and tilt still work, but what's the point?). D-Link support suggested I buy a new one. I will. I found a nifty Panasonic camera that looks very promising. The 5300W goes in the bin with my previously-failed D-Link Router and D-link switch.
I see the prices for the various items, but I don't see what the items are.What is in the bundle?
So I needed some easy-access USB ports for my desktop, without having to go under my desk to plug something in every time... I bought the 4-port USB2.0 PAUH217U. One other reviewer claimed their cord was nearly 6 feet, but mine measures 4 feet long, which was barely enough to reach to the top of my desk. The cord to the computer has two USB plugs, one of which is conveniently colored red and labeled "power."The main shortcoming here is that this is a 4-port USB hub, so I expect to be able to use at least 3 ports, right?? But no... I plugged into three ports, and my iPod starting freaking out, "disconnecting/connecting" back and forth until I just unplugged it. Meanwhile, my file transfer from a flash drive died halfway through and when I tried to re-copy the files, the thumb drive folders were all missing (which reappeared after I removed it and plugged it in again).Also, even if it was the only thing plugged in out of 4 ports, my Western Digital Passport would not connect to the computer. Yet it works fine when plugged straight into the computer.So I guess if you are looking to connect flash drives only, this might work ok.Also, beware: Amazon seller Adorama Camera won't accept returns if you open the blister-packaging that it comes in!!
I just bought one not too long ago, but was not satisfy with it, although the design is by far the best among all the mp3 players out there, but in term of function wise, it is a totally different story. Had to return it and bought the creative zen micro which allows me to put music files into the gadget through windows explorer or windows media player. In addition, it allows data storage as well which ipod mini lacks, and data storage has a maximum of 4gb which I am very impressed. It also came with an extra removable battery and best of all, I can update the firmware myself w/o having to goto Apple personally to update the gadget.
While I used this item it was fine and I only used regular DVDs in this DVD player. I did not use it frequently but regardless, after 5 months and 25 days this player just stopped working. No lights, no power, I can't even get my DVD out of the player! I called Phillips and their troubleshooting advice was to unplug it and then push the start button... ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! And since the warranty is only 90 days they could not replace the unit. They could exchange the unit for $40 + tax. Plus I have to pay for the shipping to ship the original unit back. I paid $60 for this product originally, why should I pay another $60 for another crappy player!?Save yourself the trouble and spend more money on a better unit/brand. I bought my father a Sony DVD player YEARS ago and not a single problem.
The power supply that is... i have an 8 port one that still works, but I am worried about that now since it uses the same power supply.I checked and it's 5v at 1.2aSo I remembered that I had a usb cd drive that took additional power from usb. So I plugged that cord into my htc's phone charger and plugged it into the switch.Back in action.It also worked via the pc's usb slot, which is surprising since I believe usb only gives 100ma if it does not give a data signal or something from a computer. Don't quote me on that.I am worried about my 8 port one now since I don't have anything for that unless I spliced the cable open and soldered a usb conenctor at the end.
Bought this cable to use with the PS3 we got our son for Christmas. It created a twinkling star-like effect all over the tv screen. We initially feared it was a problem with our tv, but found this effect was limited to use with the PS3. We changed the HDMI cable and the problem was gone. I guess the saying holds true..."You get what you pay for."
This item works, but is made with cheap, fragile parts. Of the 5 I acquired, I had to glue multiple parts in a fixed, vice the flexible position it is supposed to have.
I could link up via the wired portion to my DSL and it was fine. However, the WiFi was damaged. Tech support (from India) was helpful and help diagnose the problem. It had to be returned for a new one. I just ended up sending it back for a refund.I'll probably keep looking for something a little cheaper.
Does not work with Palm One products. Sent an email request for tech support to Kensington Customer No-Service and still had not received a response after 8 days. Avoid - recommend the Linksys product.
I was disappointed after spending $50 on this clamp to help with my macro photography.The arm stays where you put it, but the nature of the small jointed tubing means it is very prone to vibration and a slight breeze can keep the clamp and the arm bouncing which negates most of the functionality I wanted. The McClamp on a stick may work better.I ended up buying sturdier 3/4" Loc-Line tubing, fixed mount end caps (with holes), and packs of double sockets from ModularHose and made two sturdier (and longer) macro arms with a variety of clamps for about $75 for two 32" long arms. And it was easy to make them. I only had to buy some 1/4" screws at the hardware store for a $1 and I used some foam rubber I already had on hand to cushion the inside of the 'macro' end clamp.I'm glad I tried the McClamp because it showed me how to make something that is better suited (almost perfect) for my needs. When I take friends out shooting they are jealous of my flexible clamping arms -- one can hold a reflector panel or shade while the other keeps a macro subject like a flower very steady!
I'm a average computer user, I have somewhat understanding on how to set up computer stuff, never had a problem with any other router, accesories or product, but the WRE54G is way too difficult to set up.I try to use it as a range expander. My router is a linksys wrt160n. I expended 3 days of 6 hours, on and off and nothing; I read the hole instruction manual and a lot of reviews and forums about how to get it to work and none of the things that I tried work.Unless you know how to use it or you know somebody that know how too... dont get it.
The Viking card has had numerous issues used on my Canon S230. The first card would 'drop' every 4th picture or so, displaying a 'CF Card Error' on the screen when later reviewed, which would render the image undownloadable. As you can imagine, I lost several precious shots due to this malfunction. I returned the card for a replacement, and have the same issue with the new one. I am very disappointed. The Lexar card I bought as insurance works just fine.
It was foolish of me to believe all of the hype over these earbuds. I am an active musician and recording engineer and believed i could get an "accurate" and good overall sound with these. I guessed wrong. I'm not gonna say these "suck", i'd say definitely try them out, see what you think for yourself. I have larger ears, so that may be an issue.The sound with these was very low mid heavy, so much so that it was harsh. There was not a way to get a decent sound out of these. The bass wasn't really boomy, it was hardly there. I put them in right as well. I was only able to acheive a trebly mid heavy sound with these, where I think the shape comes into play. And for anyone who wants that "deep bass" sound that you can feel out of earbuds that you get from equipment they use at concerts or commercial stereo equipment, buy stereo equipment, not earbuds.For the duration that I wore these, they were extremely uncomfortable, they kept in well, but at the expense of intense discomfort.I would not recommend these to anyone who wants to listen to pristine music. I would rather recommend the Sony MDR-828LP for half the price. You'll be surprised by the quality of sound for such an inexpensive earbud. Otherwise, if you want a really good sound, I would recommend headphones.
Basically, this product is a ripoff on consumers. I am sticking with my Palm m505, which is much more versatile and a REAL PDA, not like this TOY, as well as a fine ebook device. Following is a copy of a note I sent on to Mobipocket, the eBookman ebook reader of choice now, and copied Franklin on. Too bad, because this was a great idea that had extremely poor execution. SAVE YOUR PRECIOUS DOLLARS, FOLKS.................................A NOTE TO MOBIPOCKET AND FRANKLIN:Hi. This is just a note on my experience with an eBookman. Sad to say I owned an eBookman for all of 14 hours before returning it to an accommodating store that gladly took it back and said they would not carry it anymore. What a terrible product! Not only did I go through two sets of AA batteries in less than 5 hours, but also the responsiveness was so slow I waited nearly 20 to 30 seconds for your Reader to open a book from the SD card. And the backlight was less than useless! Worse, the selection of current books is virtually NIL.I love your Reader, but you should know that it works far better on the Palm than on this TOY device. I get a full refund, thank goodness, but had to tell you that I think you are hurting yourselves being associated with this product, which is basically a fraud on knowing consumers. I bought it for the larger screen, but nothing else about it is worth anywhere near what Franklin is charging, even at the reduced price. Frankly, I would not give this to my children, it would be an insult to their intelligence to have to fool around with the device.Take this for what it is worth, but I will see you on my Palm from now on!Thanks.
after i got the subs i hooked them up in my blazer come to find out one of the subs were ALREADY BLOWN! i know you get what you pay for but dam atleast give me something that works cuz this aint doing it. my word DO NOT GET THIS P.O.S on the other hand the one kicks hard and it looks good (do to mirror on floor of box) with my neon lights. to save you the trouble and head ach spend the extra 100 get good subs and be happy. looks-8 sound-7 the product- -10 hope this helps you.
Its a waste of money, two of its fan's wings broke on the first day I bought it. Poor design, fragile. Don't buy
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.
After finishing this very tedious and overly-hyped book, I am convinced that the book that I purchased had the wrong book jacket on it. While I thought about giving up on it everytime I opened, I stuck with it figuring it must get better. Unfortunately I seemed to have missed the climax AND the closure. I can safely say that this is the worst book I have ever read.
This is my third hp multifunction. From day 1, I have not been able to copy or scan. Tech support said it was because the power was routed through a power strip, so we installed an outlet dedicated for it. Still did not work. I tried their next suggestion to reprogram the printer; still didn't work. I bought the multi-sided printing attachment soon after I purchased the printer; it never worked. Here I sit today at 5 AM with a (just shy of) 14-month-old printer that will not power on. As far as I am concerned, this has been a total waste of $300 + $100 for the attachment. Tech support's resolution? Send it back 1) at my cost; 2) be without a printer; 3) for an indefinite period of time; and then 4) pay for the repairs since it is newly out of warranty. Wait a second! That's not what I paid all that money for!I have loved hp until this printer. Beyond the exceptional print quality, the one feature that has kept me coming back to hp is their OCR software and the ability to scan printed material and edit the text. Their G-series multifunctions were true workhorses with outstanding scan and print quality.Not this time! If I have to buy a new printer 3 days before Christmas, I'm looking at a Cannon. Bye-bye hp. Anyone want to join me for a burial of an hp Officejet 7110? Just joking....
It works just fine... in one of my tv's, but not the one I intended to use that cable on. Yes it was cheap, and seemed to work just fine in my SONY Bravia, but it is not detected by my Vizio, which was the tv I purchased it for to use my PS3 with.
Like other people here, I had no trouble at all with my WD hard drive until one morning it suddenly, unexpectedly died. A steady clicking sound meant drive head failure -- mechanical trouble that, in two seconds, wiped out 500GB of data.Buy all the cheap WD hard drives you want, but make sure everything on them is backed up!
I was very satisfied with this printer until recently. I had a very important project to print and all the pages came out blank. New cartridge doesn't help...cleaning heads was no good. Grrrr......
I hate when a product is reviewed because of the website's faults, but the whole point of this product is so that a person does not have to use a credit card to obtain Microsoft Points. When ordering, I encountered a screen that required me to give credit card information, even though I had sufficient funds on my Amazon account.Now I can't play the new Fallout 3 DLC!!!
I'm on my third attempt at returns for this item. The previous two filters were clearly used filters. The Tiffen boxes were not sealed and contained no dessicant. The first filter was heavily contaminated with fungus with grainy and splotched surface. The second was very grainy with fungus contamination. These were purchased through Amazon Prime. The product description did not state that I was purchasing used equipment. Amazon is very good at Prime returns but should pay attention to the quality of their suppliers.I've been at this for over a month, on my third replacement. Watch this space for updates... but I expect to get an out of stock notice and a refund. Not a happy customer here.
I ordered this, like others, with trepidation, but figured if I got one that worked, it would be fine.Mine worked, but it only played disks in B&W.; I called Audiovox, which wasn't actually that hard to reach. But, the tech support person said that the menu function on the machine wasn't working, so I should just return it. (Thanks, that's just what I care to do, five days before Christmas.) Since it is shipped from J&R; Electronics, I tried to call them to send it back. The information says you need an authorized return number from their Customer Service Desk before they'll accept the return, or refund you for it.After 45 minutes of hold, busy signals, and dropped calls, I still haven't gotten a return number. But, given the date and the time, I'll be buying a portable DVD player at a big box retailer where I can get someone to take it back if it doesn't work.Amazon.com shouldn't partner with someone like J&R; if they cannot support the items they sell, and if their customer service department is so crummy.AN IMPORTANT UPDATE: Within two hours of my contacting Amazon, they had completely SOLVED this problem, standing by their A-to-Z guarantee and making everything right. THANK YOU, AMAZON!!!!!!!
For those who complain the volume is low and they lack bass: If you check the specifications you will see the frequency response is listed as starting at 80hz... they're missing the first two octaves! Also, not listed here is the sensitivity which is also very low. The higher the sensitivity the higher the volume at a given setting.Basically these are a pathetic excuse for earphones from a company like Koss. I've seen better specs on phones from the dollar store (literally!).
I bought this about 3 months ago from another store. Microsoft is supposed to make good stuff, right? It has worked erratically all this time and now won't work at all. I have changed the battery several times during the past few months and again today. I went to tech support for Microsoft. Guess what? It costs $35 to get email help. More than this mouse cost!!!! I had already used their trouble-shooting guide and it didn't fix the problem. While I was looking at trouble-shooting issues, I found out that the mouse was the reason I hadn't been able to get my screen saver to work. I may never buy Microsoft hardware again. What good is the warranty if it cost $35 just to email somebody?
It seemed like it would have been a pretty good product. However, I hooked it up and it would not even power on. Hopefully that won't happen to you.
Ive been using my 525 for 3 years in the ocean on a 15 ft Boston Whaler in NJ. I have had the same internal fogging problem on the screen - also the unit works about 50% of the time. I have to turn it off and on all the time then it says 3 feet in the middle of the ocean and usually only powering off and on helps. Sometimes it gets stuck on 3 feet while I am driving and sometimes while I am drifting. There is no pattern and it has done this for 3 years so I am looking at Garmins for next summer.Also I contacted Humminbird via email and they were no help. They sent a list of 20 things that might cause this but no real answer.
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 had purchased this telephoto lens adapter to screw on to my Canon EF-S 55-250mm. Had it functioned well, I'd have an effective 800mm focal length (250mm * 2 (lens adapter) * 1.6 (crop sensor)).Unfortunately, the lens is terrible. It's fuzzy and produces a hazy look. At full zoom, the camera has difficulty focusing and objects look as though they're being seen through a dirty window...or cataracts. Moreover, chromatic aberrations are extreme. Blue and red fringing on both edges of any high contrast object.I've not tried this on my shorter focal length lenses, so I can't determine what the quality is for those or how much the haze is diminished. What I can say is that this is NOT good for long focal length lenses.
I used this to split the signal from my PS3 so that I can send audio to both my audio receiver and to my headphone amplifier (to listen to SACD's). It was great for 6 months as I no longer had to swap out the cable when switching from gaming/movies to audio. However, it stopped working after about 6 months.Also, the list price is showing as $399 while it is being sold for $7.11. That must be a joke. It's a piece of plastic.
I was using easycap to convert my old VHS-C tapes over to my computer, and I had to buy this "thing" to put the VHS-C into. I was able to convert 2 tapes over before this thing broke, now I can't put this tape in my VCR. I was very gentle with, but it still broke.. If you only converting 2 tapes, it's good, but besides that, don't waste your money..
The keyboard is slick and sexy but man it loses its connection with the computer too often for comfort ... and when this happens, you need to reboot the PC which basically means you lose all your unsaved work
PRODUCT ARRIVED INCOMPLETE... THE ADAPTER AND AUDIO CORD WERE NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SEND THEM TO:EMILIO GARCIA C/O TERESITA VALDES3400 SPRING DALE BLV APT T103 PALM SPRING FL 33461
when i bought this product, i was under the impression that i could use it to clean my CDs and DVDs. i was sadly mislead. it didnt do didly squat. the disc was still dirty and all the product did was rotate the disc, nothing more. i would not recommend this to anybody who wants to clean/repair discs.
I ordered this as a Christmas gift. Over a week after placing the order, I received an email from the seller saying that the item is now out of stock and cannot be shipped to me. It still says in stock on this page! Do not buy from Skybox-USA. I now do not have the present I wanted for a friend for Christmas.
Great idea. Miserable execution - false premise. This is not a multi pixel camera. It is .3 and you have to do some hocus pocus with each picture to get it up to its claimed resolution. But you don't get there and it is a PITA. Too bad as the kids loved it; but even the 3 year old said, "Why are the pictures nut (sic) clear?" For $70 a few $ could have been spent on the sensor. That would make it 5 star, as is it gets 0 stars as the picture and video quality are miserable.
I bought this amp to power a 12 inch MTX 7500 speaker about 6 months ago. I am now going on to my 3rd one. After 2 months the amplifier simply stops working, I take it back to the stereo shop, and they replace it with another TC6001, and within 2 months I am back getting another one. I recommend avoiding this amplifier at all cost, unless you are a person who likes spending money on things that are not up to par.
The description said it is good for pumps too.....it is not !does not even turn onIt may be used with phone or other chargers , but this is not whatI ordered it for .
I just got this massager today and the heater broke! I got it to work the first time and it wasn't all that warm. Then my husband tried it and said the heat wasn't working. Sure enough, the little switch was loose and no more heat. Also, the quality isn't all that great. I got it for shoulder pain from a rotator cuff injury, but I'm going to return it and try the Wahl that got much better ratings.
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.[...]
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!
after receiving item, I sent the rebate form and all proper items, and received an email stating I do not qualify according to the dates. All information was given and sent correctly. I have sent a couple of emails to the company and received no response. I do not recommend buying from this company.
I have wasted hours trying to get this printer to work properly.Even when it was brand new, and sort of worked, the print quality was terrible with fuzzy characters and colors that were way off. And yes, I was using the right kind of paper.I have gotten about thirty barely usable pages out of this printer. After that it began to malfunction.Xerox did its customers and itself a big disservice by ever selling this piece of junk.
They caome with a two year warranty. I purchased mine in Jan 2010 they quit working in May of 2012. and sennheiser does not make out of warranty repairs. so why the h... should i buy them again
The Metromap is using 15 year old data. It misses a LOT of streets.It is not dependable.The old data problem does not bother Garmin who sells it. They claim that it is a result of where they get the data. I also own Mappoint 2002 which is VERY current.The unit is fairly good if it were not for navigating 15 year old roads!Try another GPS unit [non-Garmin] if you want street level navigation.
I've had two of these, and while they were working, they were great, but unfortunately, after about six months or so, they stopped working for no apparent reason.Targus replaced the first one, but then the second one stopped working as well. I give up. Learn from my mistakes!
I ordered my Visor in May-- they have replaced it twice (ie, I am now on the third unit) and at least it appears to be functioning well. (Knock on wood!) I am, however, afraid to add any programs to it, since they made such a point of the fact that &quot;third party applications&quot; may cause it to crash and lose everything. It's possible that the latest &quot;fix&quot; actually does, but if I had it to do over again, I'd buy a Palm.
I bought an MP470 printer on 9/4/08. I put in a full black ink cartridge (PG-40)and made no more than 30-35 copies on regular paper. It shows that it needs to be replaced. I called Canon and was told that the average number of pages would be 355 for one PG-40 cartridge. I thought the cartridge might be defective but the tech support person tells me that it would show an "error" on the printer if that was the case.I will continue to use the cartridge until it totally runs out of ink but I am very unhappy with the number of pages I was able to print.
My lock seemed to be fine for the first few months. Suddenly, once, it wouldn't come off my computer. I checked; the combination is correct (the button can be pushed only when the combination is correct), however, the internal mechanism broke and the lock was permanently stuck to my computer.Again, mine was not a combination problem; it was an insoluble problem with the inner mechanism. Since you won't know if yours has the same flaw, you may want to think about another lock.
I bought this amp on eBay for around $60. I had it bridged to a single 12" in a sealed box 4Ohm. It 150w bridged @ 4 Ohms. I am upgrading already.That being said. It is a cheap 1st amp for a audio n00b. I bought it knowing it wasnt that great. I just had no idea why. After a year I fully understand why. I have pounded the hell out of it and it has not died. If you are thinking of this amp, email me, Ill sell you mine for 20! lol. no, seriously... I will.
I have bought my canon printer i900D three months agoI was not able to print not even one pageCanon customer service concluded that it was a defective printer headThey send me oneI installed it and again, NothingI finally gave up on itI am in the Bahamas and to send it back thru customs etc is nearly impossible and very costlyNow I am just discussing my experience with friends and Amazon potential buyersHopefully they will avoid trying Canon Printers for their own shake unless thsi model is a lemon alltogether as Canon's clerk said that he is experiencing a lot of calls about this i900d
My experience with the Dazzle 90 has been very frustrating. The problems I had were not so much with the unit itself, its only an Analog to digital converter, but with the extremely buggy Pinnacle software. Here's my experience;At first I had trouble with the video lagging the audio, but found as many others have that you MUST make sure anything that could possibly be running on your computer is shut down, including your internet connection. I only have a 1.6GHZ PC, but this thing is a true system hog.After getting a good input of a 1 hour VCR recording, I tried to edit out the commercials. I found that the edited result loses the audio track ! The audio will play in the editor for a single segment, but not for the whole clip. Audio was lost when both saving the project to the hard drive or burning to DVD. Support's answer was uninstall and reinstall, which didn't help the problem.Since only the Pinnacle software will recognize the Dazzle, I tried taking the unedited AVI clip and importing into Nero, but Nero won't recognize a Dazzle-created AVI as a video clip ! Other AVI's I tried worked fine in Nero. So, I tried capturing in MPG format instead of AVI with the Dazzle. The result was that Nero recognized the file as a video, but unless I captured at a low quality, which results in a blocky picture,I was back to having the video out of sync with the audio !Finally, I just gave up in frustration.Unless your computer is brand new, and the highest power available, avoid this product like the plague !
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.
The software accompanying this device has not yet been upgraded for Windows XP operating system. The software fails to launch as described by the operating manual. The operating manual does not say what to do if the software does not launch.The most disappointing part of using this product is the lack of customer service. The USB kit is not covered by any technical support, unless the buyer agrees to pay an additional $ 25 for the phone call. The only advice I got was: Switch off the machine, then switch it on. Disable the anti-virus. If the software still does not launch, go for the paid advice.Palm will not likely find me as a returning customer.
Never got a chance to try out the drive because it was missing an interconnect. When I tried Western Digital support I was kept waiting for 45 minutes and hung up. I returned the item and would avoid the brand in future.
I have a Pioneer 1080i and bought 2 of these cables and they both will not work. TV does not even recognize a HDMI cable. This is a bad deal the shipping came in 1 package yet they charged me shipping for each piece. I will not even wast my time to try to return the cables since I have seen the reviews on trying to return these cables. Don' buy these cables.
I would NOT recommend this item, the wall mounting system is poor. The screws utilized to mount dryer to the wall bracket failed on the first turn. Additionally, the night light stopped working after 1 day.
I love satellite radio but I would be cautious about buying an Xact unit. Xact products carry a 12 month warranty. At exactly 13 months the unit stopped working. Xact customer service informed me they were no longer responsible for the unit. Before buying this product search the web and you will find many "13 month" stories. Instead, I would suggest buying directly from Sirius.
This is the 2nd Canon scanner (following two Canon printers as well) that I've owned. The first scanner was pretty basic and relatively inexpensive, lasting a couple of years. The 4200f had features that the first scanner didn't, primarily that of allowing the user to scan slides, as well as the one-touch buttons that were very useful, and got good enough reviews to give Canon another try. The scanner only performed well for a little over a year. After that, it failed a little at a time - images were funky, I'd get weird error messages, it would freeze... I was diligent in making sure I always acquired the most current drivers and any other software updates from the Canon site. The scanner is now useless. Whether scanning a photo or slide, using the copy feature or creating a PDF file, the image is always chopped up and rearranged as if turned into a bad jigsaw puzzle and put back together incorrectly. I have shut it down and started it back up, uninstalled (including using software to be sure that every stitch of the original software is removed) and reinstalled the original software, acquired fresh files of the more current drivers, all to no avail. There is absolutely no help on the Canon web site. Basically this has turned out to be yet another disposable Canon product. There will be no antiques for our successive generations. Nothing is built to last forever, but I would expect at least a solid two or three years! I will not buy another Canon product.
We ordered this lamp because it was identified as being the replacement for Sharp PGM20X projector. WRONG!! The model # on the description is correct for the one supplied, but is not the model needed for the PGM20X, that would be the BQCPGM20X//1. At this time Amazon does not carry the proper part.
I ordered this product and was sent the Zeikos card reader in black instead. I ordered two and the company taped them together with packaging tape. I now have two very sticky card readers to throw in the trash. I would not order anything from this company.
I set it up and could not maintain connectivity with the receiver unit and docking station. Receiver unit works well with car docking unit.
worked slowly from the start. difiicult to remove and insert. the worst flash drive I have ever purchased.
Total junk, stopped working after a few months. I would not trust any product from this company. Can't believe the retail stores carry them.
The unit worked correctly out of the box. However, I wanted to use the 128 bit WEP encription. So, I downloaded the latest firmware from the D-Link web site. I also noticed that this unit is now discontinued.After it was installed, the unit started dropping the connection when the remote computers try to transmit large files to the access point. The customer service at D-Link imediately went into denyal mode and said "it was an interferance problem problem". I tried to explaine that this problem only occured AFTER I upgraded the firmware, but the tech would not deviate from his obviously rehearsed responce. After reviewing many web pages, I found out this is a common problem after the firmware update.I would highly advise anyone to avoid this and all D-Link products due to poor customer service. However, the unit does work out of the box. If you do buy one, DO NOT load the firmware update. It is better to live with the 64bit (40bit) encoding.I gave up and replaced this unit with a US Robotics USR2249 which works great.
The TERK VR-1 Volume Regulator is an electronic device that automatically limits the amount of money you will loose buying this junk so only buy one one not like others who have bought multiple ones to get one to work and remember it only comes with one cable you will need to buy a second cable to get plug and play..... mine went out with the trash yesterday lets face it if this product was any good it would get major national attention as the gadget of the year...
purchase on 2-02-06 only been using for 1 week and everytime i turn the power on fuse keep blowing. for such a brand new unit this should not happen or maybe cerwin vega is not as reliable or good anymore. still waiting for replacement until now 3-09-06 .will be informed when received
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 work in an animal shelter where it is of the utmost importance to be able to count on the camera working. These are one-time chances of getting pics of animals going home with new families, animals at adoption events, pics to be used to promote their adoption, etc. I thought the price was incredibly good and a simple, nondisplay digcamera would be just the thing. You take the pic, go home, d/l onto your comp and you get NOTHING. The software is useless and the results of pics are too. I managed to get maybe 50 pics (and not very good quality pics either) out of the SHORT life of this camera. I have had this camera BREAK MY HEART! I would not purchase this again...actually I wouldn't even accept a free one. I wonder if it is out of stock or was it was discontinued due to complaints of missed photos of baby births, graduation,weddings??....Don't waste your time, money, or effort. I am getting one worth the money. Pass this lemon by!!!!
Arriva boasts its Sports Stereo Wired headphone provides unparalleled comfort and fit for its price.In fact, its weight and design make it bulky to wear and to carry when not in use. The fit was no better than more traditional over-the-ear headphones. Lastly, the touted ease to reconfigure the headphone for a custom fit is much trickier than the promotional material asserts. Indeed, I have yet to bend or twist the wires into a shape that overcomes the flaws in the headphone's design.
I purchased 3 cartridges for samsung 2010 and 2 of them worked just fine. The 3rd one is still sitting in my room as it would not pull the paper through the machine. I contacted Plex Supply and they told me to deal with Amazon and whatever their return policy was. PlexSupply could care less that their product did not work...So, the product works fine... when it works. I just purchased two more from another company and I will let you know what i find out.
This was a great printer for 16 months. I used it every day, then it just started printing images that were faded. Tried new ink just a waste of time. Emailing Epson was a bigger waste of time.
I had heard so many good things about these headphones that I just HAD to have them. Like so many other things in life, though, if it's not convenient and easy to use, it's often not worth it---that was the case with these headphones. They are not easy to insert in the ear and once in, are not particularly comfortable. That said, I realize that everyone is different---some folks are bound to enjoy shoving chunks of plastic in their ears; for those so inclined, this might be an interesting choice, except for the price and sound quality. My B&O headset is vastly more comfortable, easier to put on and take off, and has roughly equivalent sound quality for approximately one third the price. I didn't try these on the plane, since I couldn't get past the comfort issues and the weak sound; perhaps they are strongest in the sound isolation category. This was a disappointment for me and I returned it immediately.
I owned 2 Philips personal mp3 CD players. Both broke within the first year. I also owned 2 Philips 642 DVD players, which I only purchased for the DivX capibility. I knew I was asking for trouble.... and I got it. Both broke shortly after the warranty expired. I no longer buy Philips.I also avoid Thompson-RCA. I owned one of their VHS/DVR desktop units. It died after 9 months. I paid $20 in shipping to get it replaced under warranty and, even though it was a newer model, it died after 4 months. The warranty on it was only for the time remaining on the original model, which had expired when the 2nd unit died.It's a shame companies are allowed to produce product that croak at the same time the warranty expires. Remember the old stereos, etc that lasted 15 years? And they used to routinely supply replacement parts for appliances for at least 7 years. Ahhhh... no one can say the old days were all bad. In my opinon computer electronics has destroyed the country... and I work in that field!
This little shaver is not as good as the older Panasonic ones. It is mostly plastic and seems flimsy. It doesn't seem to work as well either. The older ones had battery covers that would not stay on however. I probably need to try another brand. I use this to remove mustache fuzz.
When you connect this splitter, you have to run both displays at the same time. If you turn one off, the other one loses the signal, making you run both devices. They do not tell you this before you buy, so take note.
Did not work at all from the time the item was received. Chinese junk. Don't waste your money.Did not work at all from the time the item was received. Chinese junk. Don't waste your money.
This umbrella bracket has an issue with where the umbrella hole is drilled: the hole is so close to the hinge joint that there is practically no material connecting the joint to the top piece. My light stand fell over once and the bracket snapped in two. Even some of the cheaper brackets with different designs may be more sturdy than this one.This works, but if you want something that will last go for an aluminum bracket.
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 description for this item does not provide the size. I thought I was getting 8.5 x 11 carbon paper. Wrong! I'm not sure what these tiny sheets are used for, but I ended up throwing them out.
Regret purchasing it. It is not user friendly as the iPOD. Like the old Sony software, Toshiba seems to be afraid of people stealing copyrighted music where it becomes a pain to load in your own music. There is no drag-and-drop which would makes things a lot easier. Toshiba can correct the problem like Sony did by updating their software, making it more intuitive. Until it does, which is not likely, I do not recommend you purchasing this product.
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.
We bought this TV for our assisted living facility. Just months after the warranty was up, it started turning off by itself. Will run for a while then begins turning itself off immediatly after you turn it back on. If you look this model up on the internet, you'll find that this is a problem experienced by a LOT of Akai TV purchasers. I highly recommend against this product as it appears to be a problem with both the product and a company that doesn't stand behind it's product. Check out www.fixya.com for owners of this tv that are out a good bit of money with no support from the company.
This product is supposed to be viewable immediately after purchase (see text from Amazon below). I ordered this, and have yet to receive the code. I would recommend buying the card from a retailer if your intention is to use this immediately. Very disappointed."You'll be able to view your online game code immediately after purchase. After placing your order, the code will be stored in Your Games Library. From your library, you can view or print the code, send the code to your e-mail address, or e-mail it as a gift."
Very dissappointed with product. Very difficult to setup an costly to setup. More cost efficient to purchase more expensive book readers after having to purchase all the additional items (i.e. MMC card (which is hard to find) and adapter. Also found books for this reader cost more money than the other readers.
Love the idea of a retractable aux cord. Hated that it broke after 3 weeks with no hope of putting back together. Even though I was very light on it and only kept it in the car, it popped open. Was disappointed that the whole thing was flimsy. Will now go with a Belkin product or other company with better quality.
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.
It CLEARLY says that it reads MiniSDs and it only reads SDs - had I read the reviews I would have known that this wasn't what I needed. How can Amazon allow a seller to advertise their items INCORRECTLY!??? Not happy - at all!
When ordering I read many reviews and figured...for $3 a piece what do I have to lose? I lost signal from my HD DVR is what I lost. Now I am stuck having to go get another cable. This cable only worked for 4 days. While watching a movie the screen all of a sudden went blank on my Samsung 750 and said "No Signal". Basically what this means is that when a digital cable loses it's integrity you lose your signal. The TV still recognized that there was a cable plugged in but was not receiving any signal from my DVR. I have thrown this away and am buying a better cable. It's not worth the hassle to repackage, go to the post office, pay for shipping and wait for a new one. I bought 3 of these and they all now reide in the bottom of my trash can! Please don't believe the hype and buy something else. $3 is not worth ruining your TV by getting an annoying flicker and signal loss. Spend $20 and buy a cable that you won't have to worry about.
As several others have already noted, the case is way, way too small. You CAN cram the S5 IS in there, but when you do get it in, it's so tight the lens cover pops off and the zippers will probably split in no time. Not having a strap is also a big minus.
I have read a review that says this product also works in INDIA but came to know that neither of the given 4 different power plugs doesn't fit indian power outlets.
Took over 2 weeks for me to get this product....tried about 10 times to get it on the kindle....terrible, never was in line with the kindle....then it got all dirty on the edges. Stupid piece of junk...not even worth $2. Plus more than $2 to ship! The Trent product is way better!
This case is just not functional. It is not handy to get off or to get the gps unit out of.
10/3/2010 Comcast has finally made this unit obsolete, they have changed the way they send the signal. I can now only recieve channels under 20. Every channel over 20 only displays snow or blank screen. I'm forced to invest in Ceton's quad tuner. I ordered 2 months ago but there's a major back log and limited units available. So don't invest in this product as I now have 5 doorstops.I have built many and have been using Home Theater PC's (HTPC) since 2002 and currently have 7 HTPC capable deployed throughout my house. I prefer dual tuners over single tuners and I've used many different types of TV tuners to include brands from Hauppauge, Adaptec, Aver Media, Nvidia, EVGA, ATI, etc... they all have their positive and negatives but I've pretty much given up on all products except for Hauppauge and Adaptec.I have just recently retired 2 Hauppauge dual tuners for the moment. While Hauppauge is perfect for 32-bit Vista and XP, I recently upgraded to 64-bit Vista and the card recognition by MCE as well as recordings are very buggy. Also, my Hauppauge tuners seems to be picky as to the type of hardware combinations used in the HTPC build; finally they are tall as well as long boards and a small system cannot be built around it.Although Adaptec is considered legacy equipment, I've fallen back in love with these dual tuners and plan to buy several more before they become extinct to purchase.At first I didn't want to have anything external to my PC; I technically still don't. That's the main reasons why these tuners didn't grow on me at first. After a couple of years, of having several computers blow up on me due to heat issues or raising the noise Db level in the room due to additional case fans... I rediscovered the worth of these tuners. These tuners are actually my longest lasting tuners and I have never had a problem with heat or noise issues.PRO's:1. Currently less than 2/3 the price of what I originally paid for when they first came out.2. Dual tuners allows multi-task capabilities:a. Records using provided hardware, doesn't drain or slow down computer resources.b. Able to flip through channels and watch tv while recording another channel.c. Able to record 2 channels and watch recorded shows.3. No degradation in recording based on settings. While the quality of BEST is fantastic, I set my recording to Good to save on disk space; still excellent recording quality.4. I've strapped 2 Adaptec's using MCE Extender to one of my HTPC's and able to record 4 channels at once; never had an issue.5. Comes with more cables than you will ever need.6. MCE remote and stand included.7. Automatically recognized by Vista 32 and 64-bit versions.8. Decent FM Tuner9. Can control converter/cable/satelite boxes.10. Unlike internal cards, does not add heat or elevate temperature within PC.11. Two tuners takes up one USB slot.CONS:1. External - but low footprint.2. Requires line of site with remote so tuners cannot be hidden.3. Although haven't tried anything else like MediaPortal, documentation states for MCE use only; which I prefer anyways so not really a con.4. Not automatically recognized by XP; however, software is easily obtainable online or with provided disk.My two cents worth: As far as HD or digital TV is concerned, AINOKEA!I'm hooked up directly from cable (No converter box), to the Adaptec dual tuner, to the PC, and then to my LCD; I'm more than happy with the recording quality; approximately 1.7 - 2.4GB's per hour versus more than 5Gb's per Hour for HD.Hawaii has already switched to HD or Digital OTA transmissions and they've stated in the mean time we don't have to do anything if we are connected to basic cable. Yes, eventually basic cable will transition to all digital... but I don't see it happening anytime soon... maybe wishful thinking.Well, if you are geekier than I am and want to invest alot of money towards recording HD content, you may as well also invest in a lot more disk space as well. Don't get me wrong, I have a couple of hybrid cards stashed away that is capable of recieving digital signals, but today, tomorrow, next week, next month... I won't need them.If you decide to go the economical way to build a dedicated HTPC then I whole heartedly recommend the Adaptec Dual TV tuner? I think $60.00 is good investment for today's current cable situation; it's definitely a good start to build your own experience without spending too much money.In addition to tv tuners, other experiences has taught me to use a 500 - 750GB Hard drive (currently under $80) while setting the system to record in Good or Better quality. Don't forget to download a really good freeware TV commercial cutter but stay away from those software that converts it to a different file format because the naming convention is terrible and doesn't retain any of the TV shows underlying metadata.I'm still looking for the perfect HTPC case. Stay far far away from built in monitor cases; especially MonCaso... ugh! So expensive and disappointing in the end; stick to something functional; the aesthetics will wear off sooner than you know. Once you upgrade to blu-ray, these types of cases become nightmares.Hope this helps you Novice HTPC builders and I apologize for the rambling.- ME
I purchased the 1240U to scan family pictures to the computer's hard drive. I am very disappointed that this scanner seems to do everything but scan photos directly to the hard drive. I don't want to send photos directly to email or to the printer. I want to save them on my computer. There is no easy way to do that. Even tech support said &quot;sorry&quot;. Using the watered-down version of Adobe provided with the scanner I could save them to the hard drive but only in the adobe format, not as a jpeg, etc. I went out and purchased Microsoft's PictureIt 2001 and now scan the pictures through that program and save them in the appropriate file format. I would have returned the scanner except I purchased it over the internet.
I bought this device so I could connect two devices (an Xbox 360 and my TV) to one optical input on my AV receiver. The splitter appears to cause some signal loss. It didn't affect the output from my Xbox but the TV could not pass a signal through the splitter successfully (I tested both ports on the splitter). The TV does use a mini Toslink to Toslink cable so it's possible the signal from the TV is weak to begin with, but the added drop caused by the splitter resulted in no audio. Note: I made sure to use 3' cables for all connections to minimize signal loss due to cable length.
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.
The price was great and that is exactly why I bought it. But, I got just what I paid for!!! It worked great for the first 2 weeks and then it was downhill from there. The volume turns down on it's own! I would lose all of the music on the player for no reason and finally the thing just died after about a month. The company was great and gave me a new player to replace the original piece of crap I bought. They didn't give me a hard time or didn't question me at all. I was very pleased with that.I still have the replacement and it's been at least a year. It works good except for I don't get sound into both ear pieces of my headphones unless I push the headphone slot to the side and it works. Anyways, this product is not worth the money. spend a little more money and get a good product.
I'm already looking for a new printer after having the CX6600 for about a year and a half. It started printing poor quality about a year after the inital purchase and now is just about completely dead. One day of a new black ink cartridge and it said it had 4% ink left and refuses to print. The ink is too expensive as well. I will not be buying epson again. This is ridiculous!
This item was a piece of junk that destroyed my Ipod!Do not buy.I only gave 1 star because you had to.
My biggest complaint is that I have never received the rebate. Secondly, the batteries are the next biggest problem. They don't last long and if they die completely so does all your info. I recently lost mine and have had trouble sync all of it back on correctly.Also, it is a long distance call to Franklin Tech support. No 800 number unless you want to buy something - as it always is these days.I like the backlit display and the size of the print.
If you're thinking about buying this relatively low-priced "all-in-one" from Lexmark, then think again. I bought this unit in January 2005 for $80(can). 18 months later, it will no longer print ANYTHING, despite having new ink cartridges and servicing the unit according to the instructions. The paper never did feed properly, always coming out crooked. Print quality(when it worked) was abysmal. The ink ran and smeared, and photo quality was grainy and rough. I've had old dot-matrix machines that printed better images than this thing did. Lexmark's customer support was of no help at all. After speaking to nearly half-a-dozen people, whose main language was anything but English, I simply gave up... This thing now sits in my junk pile. I should have listened to all those who advised against buying Lexmark in the first place. Typical throw-away junk. I'm now looking at a Canon Pixma 150 or 170 as my replacement, and my experience with Canon in the past has always been positive. For now, I'm using a 9 yr old HP DeskJet 600. Doesn't print in colour anymore, but I'm just using it to print documents right now. Avoid this thing at all COST. There's a reason why Lexmark products are so reasonably priced... Trust me, DON'T DO IT.
I just received this unit to use with my Creative MuVo TX FM. I'm a backpacker and wanted something lightweight to use when I'm backpacking with friends. My expectaions are not high for a tiny speaker as I have used tiny transistor radios in the past and realize you sacrifice sound quality for portability. However there just was not enough volume for it to be of any use. It might be better with the iPiod whcih may have a stronger amplifier. I might try a headphone amplifier but not sure it's worth investing any more into it. I have a $3.99 Tech-Link powered speaker which of course has poor sound quality but I least I can hear it from 3 feet away. Still searching!
I bought this thing on May 3, 2005 and have sent 2 email to support at macally and have got no answer from them.This is the second and last email i sent to them, read on and get your own conclusions.Email sent to support@macally.com=================================I bought the PHR 100AC Firewire/USB2.0 hard drive enclosure and i cant get it to work with any drive.I tried 3 diferent Western Digital hard drives from 10.Gb to my brand new 120.GB that i bought for use with the PHR-100AC and the enclosure wont even power up the hard drive nor lit its own power light in blue.It lits up in red and the drive doesnt even start spinning.I also tried a Maxtor 40GB hard drive and the enclosure does light up in blue and power up the drive but my Win XP SP2 PC wont recognize it on the USB or the Firewire port.I've done everything the manual says about jumper settings for Western Digital hard drives or any other brand and it just wont work.I also cheked your list of compatible drives and it seems a little out of date.I did buy the PHR-100AC because it says: "works with any 3.5" hard drive"Was i ripped off or what?Plese give me some answer. I live too far to return this piece of junk so ill probably just toss it in the trash an go for another brand if theres no way to get it to work.Thank you Mr. Macally!!!!!==========================By the way, your product registration form spits all sorts of errors like the one below!!"New Record ErrorThere was an error adding a record to the macallyreg.fp5 database.Please check your submission and try again. - [# ERR: 500] "============================
Though listed as a reader for MicroSD, you need an adapter if you actually want to use such devices.
I bought this adapter for a trip to Egypt. It fit in the Egyptian outlet ok. I used it once to charge my camera batteries, it worked fine. Next I used it with my hair dryer and it would not work at all and it hasn't worked since. For the price, it should work longer than one use. I would be very wary about purchasing this product.
The redemption process for this is supposed to be fast, but Amazon takes 20 minutes or half an hour to process orders. It's frustrating to do this here, especially when the instantly available Microsoft ordering system costs the same. Don't waste your time with Amazon's poorly implemented redemption system.
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!?!?!
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"!!!!!!!!!
I just tried to use the new device and on 1st plug in it worked fine. I chose not to autolaunch the U3 program and tried to copy data to it...NOTHING HAPPENED. Unplugged device, reboot system and now it does not even come up AND the drive is VERY HOT TO TOUCH. I am not going to take a chance on injuring myself. I have learned my lesson on buying a FLASHY looking drive. It is not worth it...
The ear piece is flimsy. Sound quality is good. I do a lot of running and the things kept on popping out of my ears, and if they don't stay in your ears you cannot hear the music, well you can but the quality drops from a 8 to a 1. I gave it to a friend of mine that just sits around and listens to music.
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.
I bought my D-Link DUB-H7 High Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub, and the ONLY mistake I made was not buying though Amazon. Unlike all the reviews I have read here, I was playing with two 16GB Flash drive Cruzers, and three 8GB Cruzers. Things worked great for 3 months. I was worried about the heat that the hub was putting out and it only happen when the computer was on. I am not taking about frying eggs, I am just talking about hot coco type of heat that you can drink, on a cold day. Well one day, I could not get my computer to reboot, the only way I could reboot was to unplug the D-Link Hub. I was really worried about some how I had fried my computer; turns out it was the D-Link not playing nice. I called where I bought it, they could not help, nor would they replace it.Again my mistake was not buying it though Amazon.As to buying another hub: The one problem with this type of hub has to do with the heat and the way the manufacture stack or crams the USB connecters together. Yes, we all want smaller gizmos on our desk. The problem with shoving 7 USB connecter together in such a small packages you have to make sure the heat has some where to go, and the hub shuts down any over aggressive current hogs (I thought that was part of the USB 2 specification). I agree that current hungry USB devices could make a hub over heat or fail, but you would think the manufacture would find a way of working this out. My tech that help with this problem warned me that when a Hub dies, it can send raw power from the power supply (the black box) to all the devices the USB HUB is hooked up to, but also back into your computer. The way the D-link Hub acted, you would think the flash drive Crusers - with no moving parts- were a current hogs, or I was making runny eggs.My second non-D-Link hub also makes some heat, but not as much as the D-link did. All the USB plugs are spread out, unlike the D-link USB pug-in stack. With this second hub the USB connections don't get as hot.Again, watch out for heat. I just had one of my backup Flash Drives die on me. Not sure as to why, but I am suspect that it has to do to with heat again.
I am not buying this product. The picture is of sync cord for an old style palm. The Tungesten E would have a usb end and a small cell phone type end.Call if you wish to purchase this to ensure you do get the correct item!
It just plane doesn't work - with one of these babies in your PC you'll be perfectly safe from all the evil things out on the net.I've tried two of these modems in two different Win2k PCs with the same result: it rarely succeeds at dialing the phone number and on the few times it does dial out, it only connects at about 300 baud. Then it hangs up after a few minutes.I have the latest drivers from Creative's web site, I've reinstalled the hardware and drivers N times. No luck.When I hook up my trusty US Robotics USB modem, everything works perfectly. Life is too short to screw around with a junk modem. Buy anything else.
i was forced to get a new cd player when my 2.5 year old discman finally pooped out on me right before i was leaving for london. a quick stop at frys on the way to the airport left me with a decision between this one and the [other] of the same price. being easily impressed with gadgets (i.e. a wireless remote) i went with this one.every time i use it, i regret that choice. as soon as a disc is put in and the door closed, you can hear a ridiculous hiss that shouldn't be in any kind of audio equipment. granted, i use my [other player] which provide much better listening than the stock ones they give you, but upon testing them, i found that you could hear the hiss even with the stock headphones in most quiet situations.i have now owned this player for a year, and about two month ago, the cd began spinning crooked, causing it to skip massively about 5-6 tracks in to any cd. this is due to a cheap little mechanism designed to hold the cd in with push-button release that wore out without expansive abuse.among other things wrong were it's lack of a line out jack, two completely useless eq settings, and buttons that are all the same shape making it impossible to navigate in the dark/your pocket.this thing is [worthless].but beyond that, the skip protection is actually fairly nice when the cd is spinning flat, and the battery life was good enough that i barely bothered to plug it into the wall when listening using it at home plugged into a stereo.but seriously.don't buy this thing unless you are part deaf and have night vision.
This USB cable does not fit the Coolpix 4800. The UC-E6 cable does though.
First of all this printer installation CD doesn't includes windows 7 or 64bit windows system andthere are lots of bug even you download driver from the Internet, doesn't work by it self you need to install virture usb port program also,I spent 1:30 hours to just this printer makes to work on windows7 64bit.After that the printer works good, but doesn't work with auto cut receipt systam and cash drawer WOW !!I waisted my 3 hours with this bad printer, Im just going to return this and will get another one.Also it doens't come with usb cable to connect to pc, you need to prepare, if you don't have it in your place
I was very excited to find this product at the price. The look and quality of the headphones is good. However the quality of the sound is poor. I regret my purchase now. I barely use these.
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 1 month back, but haven't received it yet! And they say it won't be shipped for another 2-3 weeks! The whole mail-in-rebate is a fiasco to trap poor customer, because you will never receive the product before the mail-in-rebate offer expires!!!
Every couple of days I have to unplug it so it can restart, otherwise it won't allow any connections through the device.Also, it requires a specific IP address to be typed in to the network settings if you decide to have ANY network security on. I am very proficient at network adapter configuration and I even had a tech guy come out and called the D-Link technical support. Having a specific IP address is not that bad as long as you don't plan to connect to other networks, in which case you have to change your settings on your computer to "Automatically select IP" for whenever you are on the other network, and you have to type in your IP address, subnet mask, DNS... etc every time you come home.I wouldn't buy this again, even if it was a 1/10th of the price of the other N routers.
This card will do the job for normal people, that is for word processing, etc. However demanding enthusiasts will notice immediately that using this for high-performance graphics applications this is an impractical solution. Games like NFS3, Quake3 or Half-Life the &quot;3D&quot; title on this product is very misleading as 3D acceleration is simply at its worst.
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!!!!
While this carrying case might have been designed specifically for the Powershot S1/S2 in mind, it is a VERY poor choice for the following reasons- It is difficult to open and close. There is a zippered left and right side which goes down about 2-3 inches. The top flap closes with velcro. It therefore takes three movements to open the bag. An awkward and timeconsuming process.- There is no space to keep a spare set of batteries, the minimum accessories a person would want to keep along with their camera. There is an inside pocket for memory cards. But I find that one card is all that fits easily. Any more, and the camera case will bulge.This is designed for the fashion concious and trendy crowd who want the Canon logo on their camera case. It is not a practical carrying case.The least I would have expected is for Canon to design a concelable strap for this case. Instead, there is a belt loop which is pretty much useless as this camera is a little too bulky for you to put around your belt loop. And it seems certain to distort the shape of your belt. Do think twice about this purchase.I see little difference between this and the PSC 70 that Canon released a year ago. Just a rebadged product.
WARNING: If you need to run a usb cable over 15', I'd recommend to NOT purchase a standard cable like this. I used this cable to connect to a remote powered hub, and had nothing but continuous problems with all my USB devices, which even interfered with my Vista OS such that the PC wouldn't even boot up until I disconnected all the USB peripherals, presumably due to signal loss over that distance. All my USB peripherals performed erraticaly with this cable. The product should include this warning. So, I have just purchased a USB Active Extension Booster cable which I hope will resolve the problem of signal attenuation. The cable may be adequate for a single remote USB device like a printer, but you'd be safer to get the booster cable to avoid the hassle.
It worked for few months after that it is spoiled. Not working any more. I think it is very cheap (not in the price) product. I never recommend to anyone
Admittedly, the player is extremely small and fairly easy to use - no complaints there, but about after 6 months of moderate use, the unit died. I tried to contact Mobiblu customer service, but due to "High Call Volume" all you can do is leave a message and the will get back to you "at their earliest convenience!!!" So far its been about a dozen messages and over a month, and it hasn't been 'convenient' for them yet. If you dont believe me, try calling Mobiblu customer service yourself, and see how you fare. 1-888-283-2580 All I can say is BUYER BEWARE, and this is the last Mobiblu product I or any of my friends will ever buy.
I bought this mouse about 6 - 8 months ago. I use this mouse 5 hours plus a day.Pros:Works great for the first few months!Fits your hand well.Cons:Uses a ton of AA's! Like 6 to 12 AA's in the last 8 months!!The outside Gell/smooth outside started to rub away after 4 months! Now its almost all the way through the outside.After 8 months the mouse is shot. Its lagging and Time to buy a new mouse.
I had read a glowing review of this item in the NY Times, so I ordered it. First of all the quality of the video it produces is poor (i.e. very grainy). It is also subject to shaking at the slightest move while you are filming. I have a Mac desk top computer and it also does not seem to work with it. Every time I plug it into my Mac, it asks me to download an update, even though I have already done it. So, it was a bad decision, and it will stay in my drawer.
I purchased this product for the European adapter, I have not tried out any of the others. The workmanship on this product is definitely substandard. It would not hold the 110V plug because the width of the receptors was not correct. I had to take it apart and readjust them before the plug would hold. I hope it will work under load as I leave for Europe tomorrow.
I wouldn't buy another JVC product if they were the only company on Earth. I purchased my TV in Nov of 2002. It had to have a part replaced in Feb 2003! Of course, it had to go in the shop for two weeks until the part they ordered was received.In all, there have been about 5 service calls, with 2 trips to the shop.First, the TV would shut itself off. No, I didn't have the AutoOff function turned on. Then we noticed the clock was way off all the time (it would lose several minutes a day). Then, sometimes when we turned the TV on, there would be sound with no picture. We had to unplug the TV for several minutes, then try again.Finally, after all that, the TV appeared to be fine, until recently when we noticed the menu would go all pink. The picture was fine, just the menu was off. I was afraid this was a symptom of a larger problem, so I made yet another service call. Once again, the TV is in the shop, and has been since Dec 1st.Now my initial warranty period is over. I expressed concern to JVC but, in typical fashion, they spouted the company line.Question: how many times does the TV have to break before JVC realizes that they sold me a lemon and should replace it?Warning: never buy from JVC. They are crap.
It was OK but not what I expected. It picked up interference and sound was not clear. I didn't send it back because cost more to do that so I'm out of money. It may have been the one I received but I didn't want to go through trying to return.
I was told that I needed this for the aluminum Heath purple martin house. You do NOT! They come with their own mounting bracket, this is unnecessary!
This is the worst camera I have even laid hands on. Not even suitable for a child
I've owned my Pavillion a1610n Media Center edition for about 2 years now, but have only actively used it for about 1 year total. In that time I've had to do a destructive reformat 3 times. Then after installing Windows Service Pack 3 it completely stopped working. Somehow the entire OS on the secondary drive was deleted so I was unable to reformat my hard drive. I paid HP to send me OS disks. The drive would not read the disks. Called HP again, they were suppose to send me new OS disks...it's been almost 2 months and I still haven't gotten them. I'm pretty upset with the whole thing. Now I wonder if I should just buy a new hard drive instead of a whole new system.
I would have loved this mouse had it not died within three months of my owning it. It fit well in my hand, and I was able to be used on most any surface. Unfortunately, it began dying while I was using it. For a little while, I just had to unplug and plug it back in and it would work. Then, it just stopped working all together. The next time I have some money, I'm going to invest a little more in a mouse.
I am on page 200 and have just started using this book as my bedside drink coaster. This is where I relegate such books that I cannot finish but am ashamed to put on the shelf yet! I was mesmerized by Ms Tartt's first book but this has absolutely no draw. It is reminiscent of "Other Voices, Other Rooms" but not as corrupt and tantalizing as Capote's work. It smacks of Tennesee Williams, but not hard enough to read through. I was waiting for "The Secret Friend" since the day I read the last page of Ms Tartt's previous book, "The Secret History". I am sorry that she seems to be distracted because I KNOW she can write such things as dreams are made.
This scope is NOT a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light necessary for even a beginning look at the universe. I suppose it is adequate for the moon, but that is it. The planets will appear as very small disks. One will be able to see Saturn's rings, but the image will be very small. Forget it for deep sky objects, clusters, galaxies, etc.2. The mount is an altazimuth, which will not follow the celestial object in the sky. The earth is rotating, and anyone focusing on a star or moon will quickly find the object drifting out of the field of vision. A better mount is an equatorial mount which makes it much easier to track objects.3. The mount will vibrate when touched, which will cause the image in the eyepiece to "shiver", which is very frustrating.Even for the low price, don't be enticed by this scope; it has too many flaws. Save your money for a larger scope with a better mount.Jim "Konedog" Koenig, astronomy buff
While the price was inviting, I paid twice as much for shipping. 2.98 per cable to ship are you kidding me. I was planning on ordering 6 or so for future use, but after I saw $35 in shipping fees I decided not to do that. It is still cheaper than I can buy at my local electronics store but I think their shipping calculations are crazy.
I'm still having problems using their EZ Set/EQ speaker set up. For something that is supposed to be easy, it isn't. My surround sound still doesn't seem right. If I had to do it over again, I would have kept my old Sony.
The IPOD purchased worked only two weeks. I am in the process of trying to contact the seller to get reimbursement or replacement.
Seemed like a good deal but after having this for a few months it has failed. Turns on and off without getting a signal. Seems to be a common issue with the design. By far the worst electronics purchase I have made in my life and truly a negative in an otherwise positive satellite radio experience. I wouldn't take a free replacement from Sanyo if they offered me one... Yes, it is that bad.
If you are considering buying this product....don't! The reception is terrible. This portable radio has failed at clear reception in the gym and jogging outdoors when others around me are having no issues. I have chalked up the money spent on this unit as waisted.
I have purchased several replacement toner cartridges for my printer that have all worked as advertised, but this particular cartridge adds a 1/4" black line (or two) every eight pages. That works out to a 12% waste of paper.
I bought this to shred cabbage. It does an extremely poor job, turns cabbage to mush. Very disappointed. I would not recommend this product.
The number buttons are not responsive enough for three digit channels. It takes several attempts for all of the numbers to register. Also the device mode has issues with the power button staying in activity mode. For that reason, you cannot power on or off a specific device without the remote assuming power settings for the other devices.
Ahhhhh! Ok, first off, there are two kinds of books for me: those which grab you the second you open the front cover, so that you have almost no choice but to read with urgency... and those which slightly intrigue you in the first few pages just enough to keep you reading. The Little Friend was definitely the latter, and a huge disappointment. I just now realized, in reading previous reviews, that the title is referring to Danny as Robin's &quot;Little Friend.&quot; Someone else said Hely was referred to as Harriet's &quot;Little Friend.&quot; What's going on? What did I just read? Where am I? Where is the resolution, the pay-off for some absurdly gripping dramatic scenes in the end? The spooky cover makes no sense. The ending made no sense. I do feel incredibly cheated, as I forced myself to get through page after page out of sheer stubborn need to find closure and unravel the deep, dark secrets of &quot;The Secret Friend,&quot; whoever that was! I suppose I feel rather like a voyeur into the intimate life of a family who suddenly, and without warning, disappears in the night. No forwarding address, no note, no explanation. Just an abrupt departure from one's life. ;(
This product sucks. Its advertised as being specificaly for the SideWinder Precision Pro, but I'm afraid that I must report that its not even up for that. The only thing it will do is cause the presentation of a window that tells you "Unidentified Hardware Found" and every attempt that I've made to introduce the computer sytem much less a game to the Sidewinder Precision Pro thru this device has meet with failure.
This book is TERRIBLE. It is all over the place, and seems to have no structure whatsoever. The dates the author describes are in no way funny or entertaining, just boring and pathetic. Definately do not waste your time on this book.
I thought this would eliminate the 5 remotes littering my family room, but only managed to replace one, leaving me with still 5 remotes. The harmony doesn't work with the Sony PS3 because it lacks blue tooth. You can buy a USB IR receiver to stick out of the front of the PS3, but you'd still have to get up and power it on. The harmony doesn't work at all with the Nintendo Wii. It claims to work with the original xbox if you have the IR dongle plugged in, but again, you have to get up and turn the unit on. However, it wouldn't work on my xbox running XBMC (it may have if I had the time and patience to play with it). It would sort of work with my dish network HD DVR. It could power it on and change the channel/volume stuff, but had no buttons to control any DVR functions. The only device the harmony played well with was my Pioneer receiver and Sharp Aquos LCD. I could have used my receiver's remote to control these things. The remotes LCD display turns on whenever you move the remote, which is somewhat annoying at times. The display also is of low quality and doesn't look like it has the ability to make you own icons, only the generic ones, therefore if you have two game systems, they'd both be called "Play Game", which isn't very helpful. Very disappointed in this product considering all it's hype.
I don't know much about cables. For a HDMI cable this cheap, there's got to be something fishy about it, right? I'll let you decide on that. I bought a few HDMI cables from different companies and tested them all out. Frankly, I don't see any difference on my screen and I own a Sony Bravia KDL-46W3000. Pictures look great on all of them and I don't see any difference between a $100 (OVER PRICED) MONSTER cable to this item I bought. As for sound, I don't own a surround system that has a HDMI input, so I can't comment on that. But at least there's sound coming out.
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.
It took me around 4 hours to install this piece of crap and when all said and done it didn't even work. I should've known it was a crap box because my girlfriend bought me a Michael Graves phone for Christmas and I had to take it back the next day because it didn't work also. Do Michael Graves know that his name is being put on horrible electronics, if not someone needs to tell him. The only thing with Michael Graves name on it thats worth anything is his line of boardgames. PS. I'm thru with Michael Graves products until he him self call me and aplogize for waste of my time, money, and these terrible products. I wish there was a way I could give it -5 stars
The Kodak EasyShare Camera Dock Kit is find, except the rechargeable battery which came with it and was supposed to be placed into the camera did not fit, so I have been unable to use the dock kit. The dock is the size that is specified to go with the camera, but the battery does not fit in the camera. I have to use a regular battery in order to use the camera.
I've only had this item for a month and the adapter that I use for the computer has already broke.
The A630 barely fits into this bag. Please do not buy this if you are buying A630 or a similar sized camera.
I received my package with great excitement, as my original pda had died on me, I opened the package with great care, I followed every word of the installation directions.I am still waiting to use my new pda as I had to send it to Palm Care to be repaired. Hopefully I will get it back before christmas.Maybe then I can share my review of this product. But my payments will continue to come.
This is the worst VCR I have ever purchased. Withing the first week, it has eaten 2 videos and almost a third. I am returning it after less than a week. I just wish I could be reimbursed for the tapes I lost. What a piece of junk!!!
I am an unlucky guy, the laptop startup as blank screen just after the warranty expired. it requires to replace the system board as $900. if you like this laptop, please buy as least 3 years extended servcies with 100% hardware replacement.
As the other reviews mentioned, the router is easy to setup (with wizards and everything), and I've used D-Link in the past and have had great luck.Problems with this router:1.) Loses internet connection. I'll have to login to the router via the web interface, and reboot the router to get the internet connection back up.2.) The wireless won't always give a DHCP address. I ended up setting my computer to a static address to make sure I'd be able to get on with no problems.I hope D-Link comes out with a fix for it.. soon.UPDATE: D-Link came out with a firmware fix, and it has worked perfectly ever since. It has turned out to be a flawless router. My neighbors love it too!
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.
With this HDMI cable, there was snow in the picture. Also, the picture cut in and out frequently. I have never had this problem with my current set up in the past. The only new item was this HDMI cable. Obviously, I do not recommend it since it was completely useless.Link Depot HDMI to HDMI Cable (25 feet)
This is our second Logitech product. The first one worked fine. This one, after only a couple months of use, is now totally broken. Neither Amazon nor Logitech will accept a return. What a waste.
I had two of the previous version of these headphones. The previous headphones had two problems; the first was that the material the came in contract with your head captured loose hair and looked very dirty. The other problem was the batteries, they were special and were expensive to replace. These newer headphones solved both of those problems but created more. They seem to not have as good of a range as the previous headphones. They are also larger and have a charger that requires that the headphones be on the base unit in order to charge the battery. With the older headphones you could plug one of the two supplied batteries into the base unit and charge it while using the headphones with the other battery. The previous base/RF transmitter was much smaller and would fit inside my cabinet for the audio equipment, this new one will not. Another major problem is that the controls are easy to move when laying in a recliner or anywhere else you might like to use them. I found an easy solution for this problem. Adjust the controls to a good setting and put electrical tape over them so they cannot move. These may be the best wireless headphones you can find but they are not a convenient to use and don't do a great job.
Please help me to figure out if this Sony Mdr-7506 is defective or they are just create this way.Strange feeling since the beginning(May) until today(Jul), trying to figure what really happened with it.1>unbalance in low frequency, i can feel Right side has more BASS when it go deeper. I can also feel the Right ear pad vibrate more than the left one. If i swift left to right then i feel the opposite.2>I know it takes sometime to burn-in any headphone, it is been two months so i decide to let this 7506 go in a little higher volume(Volume 50,used to 35 with Asus Xonar). From the Right Ear i can hear some noise. The only way i can describe the noise is when you drive at 70MPH and you have a long piece of DuckTape outside the window, and you can hear the "dadadada" sound.My knowledge tells me there is something wrong with the Right side, If here got any expert know how to really test a headphone please help a little here.Many Thanks,
I can only echo the dismal opinions of most of the reviewers of this product. It might be the slowest copying software that I have ever seen, barely running at 1.5 times the speed of a movie. With the dismal write speed combined with the pathetic read speed, you need about four hours to copy a three hour movie. It does make a decent frisbee for the dog, or coaster. Avoid like the plague. If you try to talk to customer support, well, you'll wish you hadn't. Written by a person with no real expertise in DVD software.
I bought this cable to go with my new digital TV. After two days of tracing why my new TV would not work I discovered that this cable that I bought when I ordered it did NOT work at all! Not only was it defective, but I wasted about a day tracking the problem to the cable. Don't buy this one unless you want to run the risk of getting a defective one.
After setup per the instructions, copies were very light. Tried adjustments allowed by copier but no improvement. Removed toner cartridge and shook it side-to-side... that resulted in copies a little darker but still not acceptable. Conclusion: toner cartridge supplied with the PC150 is almost worthless.February 16: Purchased a replacement toner cartridge for $33.94 and the PC 150 makes very good copies. Toner that comes with the PC 150 is trash.
This item had broken 3 times and it is not dependable. It was repaired twice and still broke again, downloading is an issue, the item is just a poorly made product.
I received this item promptly from Amazon.com. When item was received I noticed that the package was just resealed. True enough, the content was just a 1gb ram although the sticker attached to it indicated it was a 2gb. I am returning this for a refund and maybe reorder another one in the future.
These speakers sound horrible. The highs are non-existant, the mids are muffled and the bass is "poppy". I thought for under $40 the price was right, but I wouldn't keep them if they were free. I'll be making my first ever return to Amazon.
It's very cool that this flash drive is affordable and holds 16 gigs. I disregarded someone's review here that it is slow, and wish I didn't. It is really slow... I use it to hold a lot of documents and I compose word docs on it and save them there and every time I save during composition, it takes FOREVER.I would not buy this again for this purpose.
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.
Someone (and I believe it to be Sony Music) really crippled this little guy. NetMD could have been real cool, but it's nothing but a hassle. It's no wonder MD didn't catch on, even with the introduction of NetMD. First, OpenMG is simply horrible. You have to Check Out the music files that you copy to it, and you only get 3 check outs. To delete a file off the MD, you have to Check In the track. You can't just drag &amp; drop MP3 files individually either, you have to set up a whole &quot;playlist&quot;. Not to mention, OpenMG is buggy and crashes 9% through the transfer. I downloaded SonicStage 1.5 (OpenMG's replacement) and it's still as crippled and bloated with the same check in/check out rules and stupid playlists. I don't know why I can't just drag &amp; drop MP3's to the MD. If the terrible software weren't bad enough, all MP3's, WAV's, etc. are converted to LP2 ATRAC3 files, so your hard drive space gets wasted. That also means if you copy MP3's to the MD in SP mode, what you're getting is just LP2 converted to PCM, then the N505 itself reconverts the PCM to ATRAC. NetMD is hardly worthwhile compared to realtime recording via SPDIF. About the only thing NetMD is good for is editing track titles from the PC.
After a half hour I did not have my code, I called customer service. They transferred me to advanced support. The guy said it could take up to 24 hours to receive the code.
May be a good product, but it would not even fit into my '08 Hyundai Sonata.
I have had the FLBUSB80-C model for 2 years. It worked fine with my desk top PC, several laptops and my Epson P3000. Then, recently I plugged it into the USB port and got the message that the unit isn't recognized. It had been sitting undisturbed on my desk since its last use. I tried it on another desktop unit and on 2 laptop units where I had used it successfully in the past. Same message. I hear the disk spin up when I hold it to my ear. The product's website offers useless "help" information. I used it for photo backups. As a product it was a great idea for that purpose. With such a short unpredictable lifespan, I can't recommend it for anything, other than the trash.
This product had a number of problems: (1)When playing a disc with 4 TV program episodes, sometimes it would work fine and other times it would not let me select a program. (2) After playing an MP3 disc (which played fine), I tried to watch a movie and while the video was fine, the audio would not play. After shutting down and starting back up 5 times, the disc played fine. (3) The unit would not hold the correct time. After setting it multiple times the results were always the same--as soon as I turned the unit off the time jumped exactly 3 hours into the future. Amazon was great and agreed to take it back. I already ordered a Panasonic from Amazon and will be shipping the RCA back this weekend.
I used the Audible.com discount to get an iPOD. Big Mistake. Audible is great, but I have had to pay for 3 months now of a monthly subsciption waiting for my iPOD from Amazon. I ordered it on April 26 and have been told late July. First I was told June and then they pushed it out. Amazon should be ashamed of themselves for not being clear on their backlog timeframe. Beware! Amazon also note. I am affraid to order anything else from you as not to disrupt my pending order.
I did not pay attention to the reviews and bought these batteries. They hold enough charge for a few shots and that's it. Borrowed same sized Evereadys from my son and they're still working after dozens of shots. Buy the Evereadys and charger they cost less and are better.
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.
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.
I decided on this router due to its reasonable price combined with a brand name which, in my mind, has always been associated with reliability. Unfortunately, since my purchase over 6 months ago, the router has been rebooting several times a day, everyday.My laptop and other wireless devices have no such problem with other routers, so I had to think it was the router. I upgraded to the latest firmware to no effect. US Robotics support replied (after some delay) telling me to try all eleven channels in case there is some interference on the default channel.After going through this exercise over the course of a couple weeks, it was clear that this was not the problem. I contacted US Robotics support again and am still waiting for a reply. I would like to think this is just a case of a single defective product, but there are accounts strewn throughout the web of sporadic reboots.Even though the functionality of the product is satisfactory when it is working, obviously it is impossible for me to recommend this product.
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 paid $360 for this lens and for a year and a half I had no regrets whatsoever. The images are sharp and clean with no CA or distortion of any kind really. What sucks is that after a year and half the AF motor has given up, and now Canon wants another $150 to repair the defective lens. I suppose if you used this lens mostly for portraits this wouldn't be a huge concern because you could always focus manually. I, however, used it for street photography, so by the time I would finish accurately focusing my shot is long gone.
Do not buy this printer, I bought a brand new Gateway and they put this printer "if you can call it one" with my package. It only works with Vista for a few days and they go back and try to use it, you will get a "cannot communicate with computer-printer error" call Lexmark and you will be told to download vista drivers from their site, do that, it still won't work. Now I am trying to clean these programs off my computer and I can't even get that accomplished yet!! NEVER another Lexmark in my future, nothing but headaches with this one!!
I read about the memory leak and thought I'd buy it anyway since it seems easy to use and setup according to the other reviews. And besides, that was a long time ago and since a memory leak is the worst kind of bug in the world, surely they would have fixed it by now, right?WRONG! The file WUSB54Gv42.EXE seems to be allocating a few K of memory everytime it gets a packet, and grows to over 500 MB in a few days.Users who don't have this problem must be rebooting every day. If you hibernate your computer at night as I do you'll eventually use up all your virtual memory.One workaround is to use task manager to kill the file WUSB54Gv42.EXE every couple of days -- it comes right back to life with only a small working set of a few MB.The gentleman who first posted the review about the memory leak also gave a better workaround, i.e., uninstall Linsys's wireless utility, then install the driver off the CD and use the OS wireless manager.One minor thing that I don't like about it is that the velcro sticky strip eventually gets tired and drops off if you hang it on a verticle surface.In any case, only buy this if you reboot every couple of days or are willing to use one of the workarounds.
After reading the reviews: I thought this bag would be great for my needs. I just happened to read the small print on the tag after I had already purchased and it was sent to me. It stated: This Product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This should be a warning you see before purchasing the product. Instead, I have to pay $8.97 to return it to Amazon!!! Not happy at all, I really do not care how well the product works for the price of my life or unborn children or the ability to bear children. WOW
One of the cables didn't work at all and the audio and video is distorted. Would advise spending a few bucks more and get something fail proof.
This thing is sold without a power cord. The fine folks at Coby told me it was only for battery operation. It takes 8 C batteries! I had to pay an additional $9.99 to get a power cord from Coby.
The price was great but after 2 months my first unit started making loud noises during playback. I returned it under warranty. The next unit I got stopped playing DVD's altogether after 1 week.Cyberhome products do not seem very reliable.
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've never been more disappointed. I was excited to get these earbuds after I read the other reviews, and the minute I stepped outside and sped up, they flew right out of my ears. After a song and a half I couldn't stand it anymore and had to carry my mp3 player the rest of the way without listening to it.
This item broke in 2 weeks. I am very disappointed! I went to a local Bestbuy Store and purchased another item. This item is cheap and piece of junk! It is also not a brand from Apple which is misleading. Take my advice and stay away from this product!
Maybe I got a bad one, but my batteries need to be changed monthly. I use the mouse at work, so it gets used 8 hours per day. Other coworkers also have wireless mice (different brands and models) and mine has the absolute worst battery life.
Poor quality product. Doesn't seem to fit on my head correctly. Instructions say you can adjust the product but it's effective.
While I agree with the other folks, the interface is a klunky and manually entering a large number of discs is a pain, the biggest beef with this unit is the customer service.After having my unit for only 2 months, I turned it on, [CLICK], [BANG], [CLICK] ... not good sounds! After unloading all the discs, I find a part of the transport had physically broken. All I did was turn the unit on.I sent the unit back to Sony to be repaired. After a month(!), they figure out that they can't repair it and have to replace it, fine....another month later and I'm still waiting for the replacement. How can it take 2+ months to replace a unit? So much for watching movies with the kids over the holidays.I used to say Sony was the best ... now ... if it works, it's good. If not, you're in trouble.
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.
i ordered the Skullcandy SC-BTi Ti Stereo Headphones - Blackand they sent me the Skullcandy Ti Stereo Headphones - Black (Fur Earpads).not only is there a price difference but the style of the headphones are completely different.the ones i wanted were black and gold, and i got the ones that are black and silver with fur.i dont like them,it wasnt what i ordered,and i am unsatisfied about how they handled it.i called them and told them about the situation.they said i could send it back in but i would have to pay a restocking fee for their mess-up. i have just recently started trying online shopping and i know for sure that i will never buy from them again for ripping me off and sending me the wrong product.
A few years ago I purchased one of their SD cards and had lots of trouble with it. Should have payed attention then - bought one of these 2GB cards the other day and right out of the package it would only handle 986 MB, though the capacity showed as 1893 MB.Sandisk had problems back then, and they obviously still do. No more of their stuff for me!
Do a google search for Brother Error 41 and it will tell the whole story. Stay away from this item. Run fast...very, very fast! I will never, ever buy another Brother product for my home or work office ever again. Buyers Beware of Brother!!
I've had this thing for 4.5 years. After the first few months it died, trapping all the CD's, which Sony "lost". It made the clunking sound and would power off by itself. Sent it to SONY who "repaired" it and sent it back. When it came back it had another problem (which I can't remember now.) So I sent it back and repeated the process. 4 years later, the clunking sound/power down problem started again. Of course, no more warranty.Our last Sony system lasted at least 10 years; we gave it away when we got this one.If you're looking to buy a used one of these, don't.
This device works well if you have a strong signal and little interference. I had to go to using a Netgear WPN111 to get a good connection all the time.
Bought this great HDMI cable for a really cheap price, great right! not quite....after nearly a year it is not working properly, sometimes the picture comes up and you have to move the cable just right to get it to work. Otherwise everything else is great
Kodak 8324154 KLIC-8000 Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera BatteryHorrible: The batterys do NOT hold a charge. After @ 2 weeks in the camera, they lost all the charge. The same type batterys that came with my camera hold their charge for many months.
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.
I have gone through three School-Pro Sharpeners in four years. When it works, this sharpener is wonderful. It accomodates several different pencil sizes, has a huge shavings receptacle and runs quietly. My first sharpener lasted through two school years. The second one lasted about a year and a half. The company replaced it for free after I complained. The replacement lasted only a few months. They all had the same problem. When a pencil was inserted the the blades would spin, but they didn't sharpen. I think there was a problem with the automatic pencil stop feature. If the company would address this design flaw, I would consider buying another School-Pro.
The camera took great pictures, but downloading from it to the computer would not work. I had to buy a card reader. Battery life was very short. The camera circuit board blew in less than 18 months and would cost $250 to fix, making it worthless. I'll never buy another HP camera.
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.
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my daughter. No sound came out of the speakers when we tried to use it. We tried different models of Ipods and this dock didn't work with any of them. Since I had purchased it early before the holidays, the 30-day guaranty from Amazon had expired. I tried to contact the seller to see if there was a cord or new part we could purchase to repair it, but they never contacted us back. Very expensive mistake. Faulty product and bad customer service. Do not purchase this product or do business with this vendor unless you want to disappoint your child for their birthday or Christmas...
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
For whatever reason, normal 'ear bud' style headphones won't stay in my ears when i'm in motion. They tend fall out with the slightest movement, much less when I'm running. And since I enjoy listening to music when i'm working out, this has always been a little bit of an issue. So i was intrigued when i saw these Sennheisers - usually solid in the field of audio equipt - with 'twist-to-fit' plugs. Well, while the twist-in phones work okay - they do deliver what they promise in the sense that they WILL stay in your ear (although to do so, they have to be sort of wedged in, and can quickly become uncomfortable, not to mention they can create a sort of 'vacuum lock' seal over your ear canal...uggh) - but the other - sp. cable - aspect of the phones are TERRIBLY DESIGNED. After the cable splits, the length to your L&R ears is uneven - leaving you with a long and a short side??? Which might be practical if your ipod was say, being held parallel to your head like 10 feet away to one side and you really needed all of that extra foot of cable on one side. In a normal situation, however, it just hangs absurdly - this big loop under your chin - and tries to find a way to wrap itself around your neck. That's one issue. The other is that the entire length of the cable is way, WAY too long, to the point of being ridiculous. So now you've got to try and wrap all this extra cable around your ipod or whatever - which isn't really practical. And every time i try to put the damn thing away, this 5 foot freaking cable gets all tangled with the little rubber stoppers on the earphones and becomes like a rat's nest...uggh. I don't get it - all i wanted was the twist-in phones - leave everything else the same and don't try to re-invent the wheel here. But then some genius had to go and kind of ruin it by trying to get funky with some other design modifications - on the cable of all things...Anyway, packaged with some extra pieces so you can 'customize' your phones, but they are essentially aesthetic BS and don't actually have any real effect on the performance in any way.
this product did not work .When you try to connect two HDMI cacle it does not work only works as a extension cable
Wanted a remote that would work well with my Vip622 DVR from dish network. Transport controls are poorly placed, and should be raised so that you fingers can easily find them without looking. Also, unit was partially defective. Didn't program completely.
I had an Elura 50, it had the worst problem in all the camborders I owned. It randomly gave you a 'remove cassette' message, and you can not close the chamber.Search the internet, and you will find Canon has lots of complaint about this problem.
Everyone says that this is a great camera. Now, if only I were able to make out the subject of my photographs it might be something. All I get is blurred, messed up images. This is pretty consistent in any of its autofocus modes. Sure! I see this thing attempting to focus, but it always gets it wrong. I sat here for one hour trying to take a sharp picture of the stuff on my night stand, and was able to do it only on the manual focus mode. Even then, the picture was not that sharp. My old Sony 1 megapixel camera takes far better pictures. Is my camera defective? I Don't know, but I read other reviews that mentioned the same problem. Whatever; I am returning it today.
This item was brand new right out of the box. It hasnt worked correctly at all. The dvd stopped playing in the middle of it. I tried using several dvds and it still happened. The picture quality is horrible. As if something happened to the screen, it was fuzzy and horrible. The sound was low and even when you turn it up its bad. There was not one good thing about this dvd player. I would not recommend this player to anyone who values their money.Do not buy this unit.
Bought this DVD player back in October 2007 so it's about a year and a half old. It worked fine and was pleased with it until it started freezing dvds. I use it occasionally and it is kept in a cabinet so I really don't think that a dvd player that is 1.5 years old should break. My next purchase will be a panasonic or sony.
This battery would not turn the camera on, so I charged it in the charger that came with the camera and it still won't turn the camera on. I would return it but I don't have the original packaging. Don't buy one!
When I got it the remote did not work, then when I ejected a DVD it got stuck in the player and scratched the DVD making it unplayable. I will returned this one and am going with a different brand.
Bag was returned for refund. Bag dimensions were not as described on website. Reccomend revising website description to properly reflect dimensions of the bag.
Paid $20 for this. Code is invalid. What else can I say?Amazon should back up what they sell. Now I have to dispute. Brutal. Don't buy.
After only one year, it stopped working!!! My students never used it so I could extend its life and it still stopped working.
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.
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...
Total porqueria de repente dejo de conectarse, veo todas las redes pero no puede conectarse. lo barato sale caro
I've had this scanner for less than 6 months and it's worked less than half of the time. It began giving me problems 8 weeks after I bought it by making a heinous clicking sound instead of scanning. I've tried to email Umax 3 times and have been ignored each time. I'm not usually one to dog a company in public, but this is worth noting. I've been using Umax scanners for 5 years and this is my first problem, but it unfortunately makes me wary of dealing with them again in the future.
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.
The reason I bought this external HD was because my PC's registry was corrupt and I had to back up my 150GB hard-drive before re-imaging my computer.I chose this external HD because of the space and what I did not check was the brand name and I am now in a mess.The HD was shipped with three promotional adds and a one page user manual that just shows the Operating System compatibility.1) There is no warranty card with the HD2) There is no information about the manufacturer anywhere. On top of the item is written 3.5 HDD External Case and that's all for the item identification.3) Since there is no manufacturer information, there is no technical support for the product!!!!4) The "3.5 HDD External Case" makes so much noise that you cannot work when it doing back up!!The last but not the least, it is now broken 45 days after I purchased it! I cannot no longer backup my data and I cannot return to Amazon because I have kept it for more than 30 days, and there is no technical support since there is none attached to it and there is no warranty!The worst came when I called Amazon and nobody had the information about the mysterious manufacturer. My guess is that it's produced by a shop in a country where the labor is cheap and that's why 400GBs HD costs $230 and they use Amazon for distribution.Even a watch comes with a warranty and I don't understand how Amazon can sell hard-drives without warranty.
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.
I bought this for my daughter to use with her laptop when she goes to college, I knew that it was a small printer, and used a special paper, but I thought the paper was normal size. Not happy@all!
Every time I power it on, it has to search for satelites and takes a lot of time to get its bearing. Not too amazed by this product.
this cartridge ran out of ink in just a few months with me only printing a few pages per week on "draft" setting to use less ink! very disappointing.
My Corsair drive actually physically broke after using it for about a year. I used it often but fairly carefully, so - be warned! Now mine is unusable and I'm just hoping that everything on there is backed up . . .
No matter how many times I power it off and on again, change the images in the SD card, etc. it still will display a few images and then freeze with a partially updated display. It's useless, and not even a good shape to use as a paperweight. Forget about service from Westinghouse. They don't service products unless they cost millions of dollars.
The cartridge never worked right. It skips lines and has blank spots through the print. Took it to cartridge world. They cleaned it, but with little improvement. It's unusable.
Junkupdate - unit started oscillationg and BestBuy replaced it under servica agreement with a Liteon 1 Star----UPDATE - I was able to duplicate the problem others have reported with a warbling audio on this unit. I applied the firmware 9/2005 and the problem is fixed. I had to apply the Back-End firmware twice for some reason.---This seems to be a fantastic product. Check out the features at Cyberhome's website.Almost too good to be true. It records BOTH +/- R and RW DVD's, even though the box says + only. It has the ability to become region-free. It has 2 video source inputs AND has a built in tuner. It has DV input for camcorders. It records in 6 speeds which is great. The unit is very easy to use... press the SOURCE button on the remote until you see the source you want to record, press ENTER and then press the RECORD button. How hard is that? Takes 2-3 seconds.Some people have reported problems on various forums with a warbling sound and some hum from the tuner. I have the device sitting on TOP of a TIVO and have none of these problems. Mine is a model 1600MU. I am running the original firmware (100) but there is a firmware upgrade available. The MU's have some additional features over the ZU's, I have heard.Keep in mind, you have to FINALIZE a disk in order to play it on another DVD player, according to the online HELP.There have been some criticisms of the remote control. I find it very nice and replacements are only $12.00.Please ignore M. Smith's timings on how long it takes to do things on this recorder. You can format and/or finalize a disk in seconds... not minutes. Programming a schedule is as easy as manual scheduling on a TIVO. Unless I am missing something, this is a great machine. I'll report back if long term usage proves otherwise.
After reading this novel, I now appreciate the old clich&eacute;: "Don't judge a book by its cover," because The Little Friend is neither little nor friendly. From the very beginning, the novel looks to be a promising, suspenseful murder mystery, but as the reader will soon find out, that is not even close to the truth.For the length of the novel, the main character, Harriet, is involved in the attempt to find the murderer of her older brother, Robin, who died when she was only a young baby. Even though Harriet is only twelve years old, it is still reasonable that she would want to find the murderer in the hopes of restoring some type of order to her dysfunctional family. But this is where the plausibility of the story ends. Following this initial premise, a series of one extraordinary event after the other ensues until the final pages of the book. Any of these events in and of themselves would still maintain an element of believability, but it seems that such a string of possible but improbable events and coincidences seems highly unlikely. The author stretches the limits of the concept of "suspension of disbelief" and takes it to a whole new level. Although this novel is a work of fiction, there needs to be some elements of reality in order to maintain the readers' attention in such an outlandish tale.In addition, her writing style is so long and laboriously clumsy, full of every miniscule detail possibly imaginable, that one could assimilate it to the death grip of a boa constrictor- once it has its prey in its grip, it slowly, patiently waits for it to exhale and gradually increases the pressure until its victim can no longer take in any of the sweet oxygen once enjoyed- eventually, as if effortlessly it kills and brings with it sweet death-the end of suffering. By the time I was done reading 624 pages of long rambling sentences like that, I wished for death. Every detail was mentioned every single time; I was explained what shrubbery was, how the Trans Am looked in the sun, and the past as well as current conditions of the water tower (just to mention a few) on so many occasions that it began to get monotonous.As if all of this was not enough to discourage any sane purveyor of quality literature, the plot was explained with such jumps, hops, and skips that many elements did not seem relevant in the end (good editors must be hard to find). At the time, it seemed that every element could be important in the process of all the outlandish interaction of an entire town in Harriet's rambling search for Robin's murderer. I felt that almost as much attention was given to each and every support character that ever dared to stick his or her head out of the window of his or her own house as Harriet casually walked down the street, regardless to how pertinent to the main plot these characters were. This book should not have been an exercise in memory to see if the reader could recall every detail about too many characters. But for all of her attention to long, winding, intricately-woven events and character interventions, the ending was terrible. It was like a bad movie where the viewer arrives at the ending too quickly with ridiculous twists of plot in the last minute to arrive a totally unreasonable conclusion. More action occurred in the last 100 pages than in all of the first 524.One last note to mention was the terrible handling of race and class issues. Although these are important issues to deal with, they were stereotyped so badly that the characters seemed too comical to take serious and therefore invoke any kind of sympathy for the exaggerated victims of prejudice. Instead of the maid calling the mother Charlotte, I was all the while expecting her to say: " Yeees mizz Daizy. Anthin else I's can do fo' ya."In short, unless you want a long, drawn-out analysis of more characters than you ever wanted to meet, with no plot to sufficiently hold your interest for any extended period of time, and every painstaking detail of everything and every event that ever occurred in the small town of Alexandria, don't bother to read this book.
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.
I bought a similar polaroid model last year - very temperamental. When I load a dvd it has trouble accessing the disk and will often read 'no disk' when a disk is present.
I bought this for $20 on sale. I got it to work with everything but my sony receiver. If you plan on actually using the LCD screens programmable buttons at all this is not for you. It'll take you up to 15 min. for the remote to pick up the otherremotes signal, just to have the remote accidentlly clear everything you programed into it. ( I did it a bunch of times and I'm quite good with electronics.) If you just want the remotes LCD screen for bragging rights and plan on only using the standard buttons; this remotes for you, If not don't buy it.
For myself, I decided to purchase the JVC Professional model SR-MV40US several weeks back. Great price from Amazon...but neither of the two units I've had work (the first one was the wrong model; apparently they sent me SOMEONE ELSE'S RETURN). The 2nd unit was brand new, unopened. ALL of these SR-MV40US decks have a COMMON problem that JVC KNOWS ABOUT due to DEFECTIVE DVD DRIVES which, if NOT failing NOW, WILL fail in the not-too-distant future. The dvd drives will NOT read any type of discs...no commercial movie dvd's, cd's, blank dvd's, NOTHING...they give a "disc error" message on the front panel, with a corresponding "unreadable disc" error on the screen. Mine did this right out of the box.When I notified Amazon regarding the 2nd unit not working (as well as a cracked front panel due to cheap cost-cutting), I was told there was a known problem with these units and that I could NOT have a replacement...only a full refund. Other reviews on Amazon's site hint to this same problem...unreadable disc errors, replacement machines sent out, Amazon refusing to replace machines due to "known problems beyond their control" with the units. I can find no other mention of a known problem with the 40US ANYWHERE on the internet. But, it seems like there HAS to be a fault with these units.The dvd drives are made by a company called PMD. The dvd drive looks and feels like a piece of utter crap. Super lightweight, flimsy,not encased, constructed of plastic...nothing like the drives in the older JVC decks.The reason I bring this all up is that at the time I first received the non-working unit I was wondering if there was INDEED a known problem with the newer SR-MV40US dvd drives. I've had have the problem, as well as 1/3 of the Amazon customers who reviewed the unit. But, I find NO mention of any problems on this site, nor under a google search. I find it odd that I would get a brand new unit with a dvd drive that completely doesn't work, however. I called Amazon and got a clueless 'phone answerer" who had no CLUE what I was asking about...i.e., "What are the known problems with this unit and why do you still sell it if you KNOW there is a problem?" Needless to say, she couldn't answer the question...Amazon couldn't tell me WHAT the problem is, even though they deny a replacement BECAUSE of this problem...yet again, have no clue as to what the problem IS.The JVC SR-MV40US decks as well as ANY OTHER DECKS with this same dvd drive are very much more than likely to fail given the history on this review site as well as my own experience with this unit. The part number on the dvd drive is PMD0120A.As I stated, the problem has NOTHING to do with what brand of discs are being used. This problem has NOTHING to do with recording per se.The unit will not recognize ANY disc...it doesn't recognize blank discs, recorded discs, store-bought movies, music cd's, NOTHING. Has NOTHING to do with recording. This isn't a problem that you even have to "learn how to use the machine." You turn it on, insert a disc, and are told, "Disc error."The build quality is much worse than JVC consumer products of the recent past. This unit states "Professional" on the front panel but it seems nearly an utter joke regarding build quality. In comparison even to 2004's JVC "consumer" products (as opposed to its much touted "Professional Series") this unit has much flimsier plastic for the front panel; even the metal top panel is noticably more thin.Regarding the "known problem" with these units, I did not expect Amazon to really know much...but honestly I did expect them to be able to tell me WHY they can't ship me a replacement.The dvd drive in this unit is absolutely shocking in its cheapness. It doesn't even resemble a toy. You can literally bend the unit as a whole in your hand.I spoke to JVC regarding this problem. After getting the runaround with their different departments (even though I called JVC's "Professional Line" telephone number), I finally talked to someone, who did verify that there IS a known problem with these units, but it has not been published ala the "loading" problems of previous units. I was told, "We got some bad drives."HOWEVER...he could not tell me IF the problem has been corrected in the production. He could NOT tell me if the drive has been replaced. He could NOT tell me if this drive is the same that is used in ANY of the newer models (such as the SR-MV45US). He could NOT tell me if there was a new/improved drive available or made during the production run that addresses this problem. He could NOT tell me if there was any way to tell if a particular model or production run (say, above a certain serial number) had a WORKING or IMPROVED dvd drive. He could not tell me HOW to tell if a unit I would purchase would have a new/improved drive. He had NO IDEA if there was a new part number or updated part number/reference number that would indicate an improved/repaired replacement drive to address this problem.I thought for sure that JVC, aware of the problem admittedly, would be able to tell me, "You need drive so and so, and all units manufactured before so and so serial number have the older bad drive." Alas, that didn't occur.All I was told by JVC was that "we had a lot of bad drives." Nothing more, nothing less.Speaking with someone with respect to JVC regarding this (unadmitted) widespread problem, I got the following response:"Bit of a long story, but essentially all the PMD drives have some potential fault. The laser focusing system is not able to read the DVD`s. Some PMD drives can be rectified with a firmware update but only very few. Your drive was manufactured in December 2006 and is listed for replacement should a fault occur (it has!) I think JVC wanted to cut costs but have now realised it was false economy. Most of the newer JVC units use these PMD drives (MX10, MH300 etc), and the easiest fix for these is to replace the drives with the old but very robust LG/Hitachi units they used in all earlier models."There is no guarantee that any of the new JVC Professional dvd recorders have drives that actually work or won't prematurely crap out a month or so after purchase. JVC directly could NOT even tell me if the problem has been corrected NOR could they tell me HOW I would know IF the problem WAS corrected in any particular model or production run. Basically, the buyer's choice is to buy the unit, and hope for the best. If the drive doesn't work, you can either return it for a replacement that may or may not work now (or later), or you can send it to JVC for replacement of the drive with one that JVC isn't quite sure if it is improved or not; and hope it is fixed...of course with the buyer paying shipping and risking physical damage to the unit from someone who doesn't really care if it gets scratched up or not.Great.
Nice tv until it dies. Mine died at 2 1/2 years of use. Just not worth the cost. We paid $700 for it. You can get better cheaper.
The Sony MDR-IF3000 headphones have average sound quality and are very uncomfortable to wear. Perhaps, if one were an elf or a small child, they would fit properly; however, if you're like me, a mere adult mortal, they probably won't fit you.They would be okay for simple stereo listening, but not the kind of superlative sound experience suggested in the description. If you're looking for a solid pair of headphones for casually listening to music or watching your favorite movie, the SONY MDR-IF8000 are vastly superior headphones and well worth the extra money.
Horrible, horrible, horrible machine. My problems with this machine could fill out a thick Grisham thriller. The fingerprint technology is not working. Certain USB devices are not recognized. The batteries went (almost) dead after 10 months. Wi-Fi is slow and weak: the laptops of my girlfriend or my co-author, put side-by-side, connect much faster and do not lose signals so frequently. Most recently it turned out that bluetooth is not working as well. I tried it with two different devices that, between themselves, established communication in ten seconds. The design of this machine is not so bad but there are various buttons that are either useless (Access IBM) or non-intuitively designed (page up/page down). Go for it if you want to take a risk of getting such a sour lemon as mine.
This printer failed after one week with Error 6800. Canon said they would send me a replacment (but it was a conditioned unit with a slightly marred scanner glass). Unbelievably, this second unit has now failed with the same Error 6800. What a waste of time and money
I find the adapter easy to pack and use. Follow the instructions and it works.
Although this recorder comes with a "dictation" mode, it lacks the ability to rewind and overwrite any mistakes. Instruction manual was frustrating because it was written for three different models, and some of the contents did not apply to this model. Might be good if you wanted to record a meeting, but that is not why I bought it.
This didn't fit in a 'new work' electrical box, because it was too thick and the cord wasn't flexible enough.
Do not under any circumstances buy a Brother printer. They rig the machine so that it will accept no generic toners. You use a brother toner or the machine won't work. Amazing!
I had a Sony before and purchased this recorder because of the cheaper price. The main benefit of a microcassette recorder is one hand operation. I have at least average size hands for a male and this machine is too large for one handed operation and its controls are awkward. I find myself distracted from the material I am dictating from to deal with the contols. If you want a dictating recorder get something smaller even if it costs more money.
I bought this because it was cheap and I just wanted to use it as an extra network switch, and possibly an access point later. First thing I wanted to do was change the IP address so it coincided with the rest of my network. By doing this the router gets confused and changes to a random IP. It still works with the settings you had in it before changing the IP but you can't connect to it to configure anything else. If you try to use the "Access Point Only" mode, that doesn't work either and the router stops working altogether. In both situations you have to reset it to factory defaults and start all over. Belkin has no fix for this problem, I called them. Their solution was unacceptable and here we are a couple years after I bought this thing and they still haven't fixed it. Buy Belkin cables, stay away from all their electronics with firmware and/or software, they don't support them very well.
Lasted 8 pages. No joke. Cartridge was sucked dry after printing 8 pages of a fax. Nothing special, just a cover sheet and some text.Contacted seller, never heard back. Nothing 'premium' about this product.
Two problems prompted a return of this mouse.1. very short connection proximity: the advert says it will connect up to 300 feet away. I found the mouse would not respond if it was further than 24 inches from the receiver essentially making it a "wired" mouse.2. scroll wheel functionality: a very bumpy, irregular response which completely fails after a few short clicks. I could depress the scroll wheel to engage the up-down screen wipe but couldn't train myself to substitute this action for good scroll wheel accuracy in moving up and down a web page.After numerous attempts to reconnect the mouse for better response, no luck, back in the box it goes.The mouse does respond on 1 AA battery. Impressive. I installed 2 to try to improve distance response. No help. No software comes with it for customization but you can get most anything done with Window's Control Panel mouse control.
Constant fm hiss, reception and output vary in the area of the car. Do not buy this item. I bought it from best buy at 50$ which also pisses me off. 20$ more and it isn't worth the 30$ I wish I had paid for it.
bulking, but camera hole note usable it does't line up. the strapes and handles are in the way... very dissappionted
After having toasted a 25 year old Sony Pro Feel TV I was pretty loyal.So I ordered this set KD30sx955 from Best Buy online and picked it up at a local store.Everything was fine, I used the AVia disk to do some minor calibration ...it was actually performing quite well out of the box... I'm running AVR power , filtered , spikeprotected, low voltage alerts the whole bit.Then with about 10 hours on it (20 days after purchase) the set makes a LOUD SNAP! and the picture casts a green hue across every thing.After humping this baby in (147lbs)Graciously Best Buy exchanged the TV.I shelp the second one home, and plug it in and Right out of the Box this one is Green too! Unbelievable. The S/N's are about 900 units apart.When the set is performing well (the first one) it did look good but two bad one's in a row? What's up at the Mexico plant?I haven't talked to best buy yet on the second set since it just occured last night. But I'm sure they'll be more than happy to see me once again...Yeah right!Mark
I see there are a number of one star reviews for this product that have everything to do with customer relations and nothing to do with the product. Add me to the list. I have no clue about the speakers as I never received them but I do know Amazon needs to look at what they put their name on when it comes to third party shippers. I got a notice that I had received a refund because I had returned the product. Lies. I never received it. Not sure what the game is but I don't appreceiate my time being wasted.
Ink disappears way too quickly and even if one cartridge is cashed you can't use the printer until you replace that cartridge. For how quickly the ink lasts the ink price is way too high as well. This is one of the biggest disappointments ever. Some Epson guy at CompUSA convinced us that Epson was great. I will admit it printed great looking pictures but the price to do so was way to high. This printer has already been slammed by everyone who wrote a review but it's so bad I have to put my 2 cents in. Like someone else says it is very slow and the scanning sucks. It is big, heavy, ugly, and bulky. All three color ink's ran out at the same time so instead of paying 40 dollars for the ink we instead paid 40 dollars for a brand new HP all in one printer at Target. I just wish I would have known that when any or all the colors go out you can't even print in black and white since I did purchase a new black cartridge. To sum it up for the cx6000 there was only one good thing I about it...it printed top quality color 4x6 photos but at a far to expensive price.
The FPE-3205 has an inverter problem that will kill your picture in about a year.I bought it at BJs too. Now I have a 40# paperweight.The part is not readily available, and Audiovox will not stand behind this product.
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.
I chose this due to the fact that it will be on TV, but I felt the writing was not up to the standards that I would expect, and the storyline was weak.
This notebook is trash, not so much because of it's operation but because of the insulting way SONY treats you.1. You will get no CDs whatsoever with the notebook, only AOL.(no windows cd, no restore cd, no PowerDVD or Nero, nothing), some preinstalled softwares for the functions. Mostly spyware inclusive. No headset. Nothing.2. SONY has a restore program installed that does not work and they know it, it trashed 9 CDs by quitting the image writing twice, after 5 and then 4 CDs. There is no update either for the software at the site, just their advice for you to purchase the CDs from SONY.3. SONY's idea of update is an ambulance icon sitting in the tray. But their web update by directly connecting to SONY doesn't work either. SONY needs to go learn how to do this at IBM.In short if you don't want to be insulted by what is NOT mentioned in the price details, buy either an IBM, Micron (BuyMyPC?) or DELL in that order. I have tried all 3 and SONY is not worth your money.
very stiff leather!! hard time getting laptop in and out. so much so that i am not using it. sorry
Was unable to use this adapter, it would not work on the joy stick.
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.
I bought two of these batteries, one in 2009 and one in 2010. But I started to use both of them in 2010 because my other OEM batteries are not working anymore. They seem to lose power very fast. DO NOT BUY THESE BATTERIES or else you will feel my pain.
Nice unit helped a lot with my father watching TV on the top of sound level, but biggest problem is - it lasted less than 5 months. We paid $99.00 for one. If you rich enough to pay for the unit each 5 month - go ahead and buy it.
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.
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 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 was hoping that this device would work as I watch a lot of TV in my bedroom and don't like having to always adjust the volume to hear quiet scenes. This product just makes more noise when plugged in. Don't waste your time or money on this thing.
I have recently purchased this toner and have found that if I print over 2 pages, all subsequent pages have vertical stripes on the right and it becomes more pronounced the more pages I print.The toner works and if your using this for scrap notes for only your perusal, it doesn't matter. but printing resumes is definitely something you can't use this toner for.
Mine quit in 4 months. Just stopped working. Turns on just doesn't do anything. When it did work at about $20 bucks a month, was Okay, but what pocket recorder isn't! This recorder is hype! - it's a cheap y for $80.00.
I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone...It worked without a hitch the first week; but when I tried to adjust a video setting, the whole capture program stopped functiong. All I am able to do now is edit existing avi., and mpeg files.
It was good and very easy to use at first, but stopped working within a few weeks of purchase, even after replacing the batteries several times.
I purchased this product as a Christmas present for my son. Imagine his delight to open his gift and find his own portable DVD player! Now imagine that same delight turning to disappointment when it did not work!!! I called Amazon and they were quite helpful. They sent a replacement immediately. My son was again delighted - and again disappointed. The replacement did not work either! My best advice to you is to do yourself a favor and buy another brand.
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
The CX5400 that I originally purchased worked for about three months before it developed a problem with the scanner. Anything I tried to scan or copy would show up as large random black dots. Epson sent me a replacement free of charge.The replacement worked well for a little over a year. Now, it's 14 months old and will only print a few horizontal lines when I try to print or copy something. I've never used anything but epson ink. The current cartridges are only a few months old and have plenty of ink. I've tried cleaning and aligning the print heads several times with no results.When it was working, the performance of the CX5400 was not bad. The quality of the scans and copies were pretty good and the print quality was adequate. Photos that I printed with this unit had a light red tint to them. I would have given this all-in-one four stars based on its performance but the lack of longevity earns it an automatic one star rating. I used to think that Epson made high quality products. Based on my experience and the other reviews here, I no longer believe that.
Sadly, I was pretty dissappointed with the camera. Most of the pictures I've taken seem to come out blurry or shaky, even if I hold the camera very stead or use the self-timer and set it on the table. I messed around with the features to try and fix this but the "auto" best picture feature just doesn't seem that good. However, I did test the other best picture settings (choosing a camera setting for each picture type, aka, picture of food, picture by candle light, picture of scenery, etc) and those work great but I seriously hate to take the time to set the picture type before every picture I take.Second complaint is that even though the screen is very big, there is some major pixelation going on there in certain lighting.Thrid complain I have is that the highest setting and top quality pictures it takes, although they are high res, are only 72 DPI. Which bothers me as far as look at them on my computer screen.Only pro is that its small and can fit in my pocket and has a fast boot up time.
I did not purchase this unit, but I had recently purchased a similar Coby 20gb player over the internet. I received the unit not working, and after hassling with the company that I purchased it from, I returned it to Coby directly. After months of waiting for a replacement, that one didn't work either. It was a beautiful product, but the packageing did not make the machine work. I never got Coby to return phone calls to return the second unit. I will not purchase any Coby product again.Buyer beware!!!
"USB Device not recognized" is more common than an actual connection with this cable, but it is not nearly as common as a complete lack of any communication at all. On the rare occasions that it actually works, though, it works fine.
I purchased this multi cart printer cx6000 in the hopes of SAVING on ink. The opposite was true. ALL 3 color cartridges and most of the black were empty after about 9 pages of simple black text and 2 1/2 pages of "wallet size" prints with the quality set at medium which is the default setting. I lowered the quality to 1 notch above "draft" and I managed to double the life of my next set of cartridges which is still pathetic. I will never buy epson products again. This is outright thievery on their part. Epson printers suck up ink faster than an H1 Hummer sucks up gas!PS used cx6000 for sale!...very low mileage
the mouse doesn't work. I'm now trying to get refund or replacement. after trying several batteries and making sure it's the new mouse that doesn't work, i'm sure it's the mouse that died on me after 1 day of use.
It worked fine at the start but within a week individual ports ceased to function (so far 2). Although I have populated all the ports most are not in constant use (Camera, GPS, Palm PDA, SD-reader). Seems like this should be able to handle all of this. Amazon replaced it but I'm still worried that the new one wont be any better.
Where do I start? Firstly I have used many GPS systems in cars and I noticed that they never tried to get me do illegal things like making a right hand turn at a No Right Turn sign or telling me to make a U turn..Navman does! It gives you an estimate of how long a trip between A & B will take...it told me 9 minutes for a 15 mile journey along a normal major suburban road which would take me no less than 30 mins at best. It is hard to put in street names compared to other units I have used. It took several minutes to log onto a satalite. All in all I hate this product.
I purchased this product after being assured by the salesperson that it would be easy to connect and use. Here's what I have gotten for my $59.99: 1. An installation CD, which will recommend the installation of free software that will then continuously show advertisements. 2. A confusing support manual in technical terms, not easily understood by the casual home user. 3. A wireless router that will continuously and inexplicably drop my connection to the internet.Now, I know there will be techies out there who read this review and think I'm an idiot; but here, finally, is a review written by a home user who does not enjoy purchasing a product that I have to approach with the mind of a technician. I just want the thing to work! There used to be a term that has somewhat fallen out of vogue, and that term was "user friendly." This product is anything but. I highly recommend you don't buy this product, and I am assuming most products from D-Link would be just as un-useful as this.
Purchased a My Book Premium 250GB External Hard drive on 1/26/2007. Installation was normal. I backed up both a desktop and laptop every week. On 3/20/2007 the external Hard Drive began to click internally for the first time. I tried to do a backup but my computer did not recognize the My Book. Evidently it went belly up just beyond the one year limited warranty. I see that Western Digital is no longer selling the 250GB, 320GB, or 500GB on their Internet site. I have had no reply from Tech Support. Do I smell something rotten in Denmark?
I paid $250 for a voice recorder and couldn't find the CD when I replaced my laptop. You'd think Sony would offer a download or replacement through support- but NO. You have to BUY the software all over again. The $250 recorder is now useless because of their proprietary format, but I'll be darned if they are getting another penny of my money, and they shouldn't get a penny of yours.
I bought this item from Colombia, South America, when I try to enter the code my xbox 360 says "invalid code", I also tried entering the code on the [...] page but I got the same answer so I contacted xbox online support by chat and the agent told me that my code is for USA use only and Amazon is not an authorized dealer of this online codes in my country.So I guess I lost my money... I think microsoft can do better than this.
The other reviews are bewildering. This switch IS easy to use, but the output is absolutely terrible. You'll get blurriness and dot crawl added to any input. I don't consider myself skilled at seeing video imperfections, so it's not a subtle problem. It's very, very obvious and it's simply unacceptable.
the clip got out from the pen's body so easy and it's lost. and now my pen doesn't work.
used item tobe throen away.my used ribbon was bettwr than the one they send me . I donot know how to return this item?
The latest disc seem to be made by optodisc. If you know anything about blank DVD's, optodisc is one of the WORST.That and they are the plain silver top that will get damaged EASY.Don't waste your time or money.
I just got done playing with this in my car for the last hour. I don't know if it's my location (about 90 minutes north of NYC) or what, but, I just could not find a station that provided sound that satisfied me.The best sound I could get was equivelent to a average to poor radio station. Sound was distant and hollow. Not anywhere near a quality radio station sound.Let's put it this way, if I were to tune to a radio station that had the sound I was getting, it might hold my attention for a little while, but, certainly not a station I'd be willing to preset on my radio.This is being returned.
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.
Unit was inoperative when received. Dealer replaced it but replacement unit was also inoperative. Dealer provided a refund with no hassle. I'd return to this dealer without reservation - very cooperative & honest. Purchased a different unit.
We have had this TV about 2 and half years. We have had power supply issues within 6 months, replaced our first lamp within 12 months of purchase, replaced our second lamp at about the 2 year mark, and now we have the infamous blue blob creeping across the screen (and growing daily). I agree with other posts that Sony is not the company it was, and given they have done absolutely nothing to make these issues right with consumers says even more about their company. In other words, it's not just the TV -- it is the company. This TV will cost you twice the sticker price in repairs (even with the extended warrantees), and Sony will do nothing. This ranks as one of the most wastful purchases I have ever made!This is my last Sony product, and for those who have written good reviews, GOOD LUCK -- I fear your time is limited with this lemon too.
I received bulb and installed it and it's not brite at all I have a total of 3 1000watt reflectors , and 2 lights are the same briteness and the new one is way dimmer, not worth sending back I'm just going to my local grow shop and purchase new bulb I can't afford to run a dim light bulb plants like alot of light that why I have 1000 watt set up not a 400watt
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.
Bought this pen for drawing on the TOshiba M7 Tablet. Pressure sensitivity didn't work. In fact it was inverse. Do not recommend for Toshiba M7 Tablet Drawing.
I don't know much about webcams, but the picture quality on this one seems awful. It makes my face as red as a tomato and my eyes into darkish blobs and my mouth and teeth into a blurry maw. The software with the cam allows very limited adjustments and offers no solutions to these problems. I hope there are better cams then this on the market?
We bought this battery to replace our original camera battery. When this battery arrived we charged the battery for 10 hours prior to using it, as the instructions states. After charging it we tested it and took a few shots and found that it worked with our camera so we turned the camera off. The next day we tried to turn on the camera, but it did not turn on so we charged the battery again. Once it was done we placed it back in the camera to test, it worked, we turned it off....and I think you know what happened the next day.Giving this a one star because this battery does NOT hold a charge for very long.
I had assumed that Amazon wouldn't be carrying non-functioning products when I purchased this and didn't bother reading the reviews first. As everyone else has said, this product does not work in any form or fashion. I am just hoping they will give me my money back for it.
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.
They're all pretty bad (but this is the one I have). All (important) adjustments need to be made via menus and that takes a lot of time- time away from me framing and shooting. The camera claims to have manual focus but it's in a menu on the LCD screen and controlled via buttons which are *not* handy WHILE you take the shot... better be tripod mounted with stationary objects as your subject. The camera's life under battery mode is *pitiful* barely got through twelve shots before I got a warning on fully charged new batteries. Yuck.The software which came with it (v1.0) is NOT complete at all... you *must* d/l the v1.3 at Kodak's site (4.5 MBs) or the driver's may not appear at all on your HD.F stops? The camera claims to have them... well... yes, again, like the manual focus... SORT OF. You guessed it, loads of button pushing in sub menues on the tiny LCD and they are lost when you shut it off. Practically worthless.NO AC ADAPTER INCLUDED... grr... a trip to radio shack can fix that but for $600? c'mon throw in the $10 item!Clearly a camera NOT designed by anyone who takes any sort of decent photographs... this one is engineer-designed by boys in cubicles who would rather be playing video games.It's ok though... all non-slr (ok, I know a digital is not SLR under any circumstances, but any camera where the viewfinder is NOT the shot you get is non-slr in my book) digitals suck at this time. This on isnt the worst out there, but the technology is NOT matured yet in my opinion and is almost worthless for non-web work that is not merchandise oriented. 5 years ago when I shot for a magazine I couldn't wait for DC's to hit the market and take over from film for most purposes... but that time is still not here.
I was a huge fan of the Zen Micro when I first got mine. In fact, I loved it so much I bought one for my wife for her birthday, and then my 14 year old son got one for his birthday too. Within three months all three of the hard drives broke. Each had the same problem.The worst was when we called Creative for service, they refused to honor the warranty because we did not have the original receipts. We offered to show bank records of the purchase, but that was not good enough because the cancelled check did not show what we purchased.We sent the broken units back anyway, and they did not fix them. So now we have invested $750.00 for nothing. I would have been fine if they had even offered to fix it for a small fee or something, but their attitude was that we were out of luck. Who keeps receipts for three months? Well if you buy a Zen Micro, you better!It was such a disappointment because the product was cool.Also, even before it breaks, if you want to use it with a subscription service, get ready for a real project on the computer with plenty of system freezes and frustration.I do miss my Zen Micro, but I'm getting over it. Avoid the heartbreak and buy an IPOD. At least Apple will stand behind their product.
After my longtime running and loyal SONY (best brand!) I had to get something new. I went with this because of it's unique style, price, and fare (so I thought) brand. However it last less than 3 months. You had to angle the player in order to get CD's to work. The antenna didn't last. The door on the cassette broke and prior to that ate cassette tapes. It also promised to play CD-R's and did not. This looked very unique and `cool`, however DO NOT let looks decieve you my fellow shoppers. The particular product I would not recommed to anyone. Or any Memorex products, as the customer service was not any help in this matter and were rather rude.
I have owned three of these cameras and each one has had the same problem. Bump the lens at all while it is zoomed and the camera quits focusing. I liked the camera immediately for ease of use, quality of image, speed etc. so bought one for wife and Dad. Within weeks all three have the same problem...and that unfortunately is where the fun begins...as Adorama ignored my emails, calls and provided no service at all. Worse yet even though all products were less than 50 days old I was told...no box no service. Imagine $1200 in cameras all with the same problem all well within warranty and receiving no service or offer to repair. With one of the three cameras, Adorama kept it for 12 months and put me in touch with multiple managers until they ducked emails, didn't return phone calls and finally sent my camera back a year after they had received it...still broken with no note. I would be happy to provide emails etc. to support case if anyone at Adorama or Canon does care or reads this.
it was shipped promptly, but the tapes were broken and it was to much of a hassel to return
The machine has a lot of potential, with excellent format support and 1080 capability. The Youtube feature works well. I returned mine because it froze and required rebooting constantly, even while playing small MP3 files. Very frustrating.
What costs $5 to make but sells for $30. Well this over priced peice of plastic from Apple. Apple is a greedy company. they make a profit of 75% on this. i'd say go for the alternative, bur if you want peace of mind ordering from offical 1st party Company like apple, then go ahead it's your money.
The web site I was directed to by the seller didn't have a product description for this product on its site. You have to figure out how to work it yourself. When you do get it working, you have to turn your ipod a certain way to get rid of the terrible static that drowns out the music you're playing and hope your ipod doesn't move a hair while you're driving or the static will come back. AVOID THIS PRODUCT LIKE THE PLAGUE. SPEND MORE MONEY TO BUY A BETTER ONE THAT WORKS PROPERLY!!! I prevoiusly had a Belkin FM transmitter for my ipod mini that had small PVC like conections to my cigarette lighter and that worked great. I guess Belkin can't always get it right.I didn't want to give this product any star rating but Amazon won't let my product review through unless I give it at least 1 star.
I would not recommend this unit for three main reasons:1. the sound quality is pretty bad with the internal mike and speaker. For taking notes an external mike and speaker is too bulky.2. It does not work when powered by the USB port. You have to unplug it and run off two AAA cells (put in backwards) to play or record.3. There is no USB driver either in firmware, on the CD, at Panasonic or built-into Windows 7. So could not use the computer software to edit sound, or convert sound to text, or manipulate the clips in the device.The notes talk about Win2K and XP. I suspect this is quite an old design, and they have not kept up to date with drivers.Operating is easy. You hit record, talk, hit stop. Hit record, talk, hit stop. Each time you hit record it starts a new numbered snippet. You select which clip you want to hear by spinning a wheel, then hit play. You would never guess it was that simple from the plump instruction book.
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 second Epson Stylus I've owned. First was a CX5200, that one died from clogged print cartridge heads, I screwed around with Espson tech support for many wasted hours. They sent me two different machines, the second being a CX5400. Both replacement machines arrived with print cartridge problems. I traded the 2nd replacement CX5400 in (at no cost) for a new CX5400 and got 13 months out of it until today. The yellow and magenta cartidges started to clog, I ran the head cleaner, once, twice, etc. and it just keeps making it worse, I think the cleaner sponge gets caked with ink and the caked ink smears over the cartridge nozzles and keeps making it worse with every cleaning. Don't waste your time with this piece of xxxx!! I'm going back to an HP. PS: I've got three new color cartridges left over, I'll sell them cheap.
When I set up my monitor with the Heuy Pro, it produced a magenta color cast to the screen. I found a help page on the Pantone site that admits this is a fault in some units. They assure me that they will send me another unit after I fill out an on-line form. Here's hoping!
I was getting all kinds of blue screens in Windows 7. When I ran Memtest86+, I got literally thousands and thousands of errors. I ran the same test on another machine with identical motherboards, and I had no errors. I run Corsair memory in the other machine.Just to make sure that the Crucial was the problem, I removed my good Corsair memory from the other machine and substituted in the Crucial. Again, thousands of errors.Wish I'd bought Corsair again . . .
Not a great item - doesn't do much and definitely not worth the price.
I, just like another reviewer, was going to give this tripod a 5 star rating, until, just like the other reviewer, the stabilizing pin broke! I was very careful, so it must be built poorly.I was going to send it back after the 4th of July (I needed it for the weekend) and then the extra mounting plate fell off! The quick plate was still attached to my camera when I left, but was gone when I got home. I know I should have taken it off, but that does say something about the mounting plate - that it will fall off randomly!Now that I only have one plate, I doubt I can send it back to Amazon. I'm pretty disappointed. I managed to put the broken plate together, but who knows how long it will last.Apart from my problems with the plate, the tripod is pretty good. Wish it had a bubble level, and it really needs a bag. It's awkward carrying around the box with it, and it's weird to carry it by itself. You could always make it a bag.If anyone has any information about how I could buy an extra plate, please tell me!
The lamp only lasts about 500 hours. Fails every 6 months. Will junkwhen warrenty over. Was told it would last 3500 hours. Will try and sue Panasonic/Ken Crane store. Don't know what else to do.
I ended up just hooking the hard drives up to a computer that was laying around. The response time was much better. Most people that need to access multiple hard drives over a network are going to be better served with a similar (i.e. not the D-Link) system.As a point of interest, our network has several Macs as well as PC's. Not all are wired to the network (meaning they are wireless.) I can't say whether this would work better with a PC-only network.
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.
Although it looks sharp it has a very short life span. Mine lasted a year, and then it was KAPUT-- not functioning at all. Before it died, only the CD player worked adequately. The tape deck hungrily ate tapes, and the radio could pick up maybe five stations, AM and FM included. I treated it gently, but it was destined to die an early death. In my opinion, don't waste your money on it.
ok the item was in new condition and it was on time but when i opened it i realized it was to big for my computer n i tried returning it but they wont take it back. i think they should tell you before you buy that there is a no return policy if u open an item. now im stuck with a purchase that im not satisfied with. i'll never buy from this seller again
I used this at home for my kids to sharpen graphite pencils (no color pencils). After several months it does not sharpen well. The blade never cuts evenly all around. I regret buying this product. I have purchased xacto blades and cutters before, no problem. This product is a dud. So disappointed. I now have to find another sharpener. Should have read the reviews on this one first. My mistake. I will never buy xacto again! No value for you money.
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!
The purpose of this cable is to provide a clearer pic than what you would normally find over composite. These cables are cheap knockoffs that display considerable ghosting that is not seen on the official microsoft component cables.
I tried this thing out for two weeks.4 weak points:1. It takes soo long to transfer music to it.30 minutes per 1 hour of music. This is a drain on the batteries and your time.2.It's buggy. It Hard-Reset (losing everything on my handspring) my Handspring twice, the thing soft-resets my Handspring soo often, either by taking it out of the springboard slot before it's good and ready, or it just freezes. The User-interface could be much better.3.It sucks batteries like you won't believe.It suggests you get special "NiMH" batteries that are $$$ for two, plus you have to get a recharger, so that it can play longer. Using normal Alkaline batteries, you need to stop listening every bit of time so the batteries don't kill too fast. Otherwise it'll die without warning.4. Serious design compromises. Not being able to put the cover back on the handspring sucks. Also, it really adds to the size and weight of the Handspring.There is one minor element: Compact Flash cards are still very expensive, although the price will down with time.
As with at least one other reviewer, found this to be incompatible with a C-series Garmin: c530. Now need to get refund, return, on a $20 item, as a consequence of a marketing hotshot's inattention to specifications.
I bought this AP to be a wireless client for my PS2. Read the fine print, it will only act as a wireless client if you have another dwl-2000ap on your network. I tried and failed to get it to work with a di-624 wireless router. It doesnt make sense to me why they would even advertise this feature if it wont even work with their own products. DLink stated they were working on a firmware upgrade to make it compatible but no word on that yet. I'm going to look at the Linksys wet54g next, hopefully I will have better luck.
DON'T buy this camera from Amazon. (actually you can't anyways). We ordered this camera for our upcoming cruise. As time was tight we chose the more expensive purchasing option from Amazon.com as it was listed as "In Stock" and "available for PRIME Shipping". I ordered it with Prime Shipping for 2 day delivery. Well 2 days came and went and no camera. I went back to my original order and noticed that the estimated delivery date was a week in the future? How could this be if it was "In stock" and a ordered with 2 day shipping? I cancelled and re-orded with over night shipping. The estimated delivery date was STILL a week away! That is when I saw that the "ships and sold by Amazon.com" descprition I saw when I placed the order changed on the delivery notice to "Sold by MTA..". Talk about bait and switch.
I also became a victim of the replacement battery issues, ordered a DMW-BCG10 which did not work in the camera. This was purchased at Batteries Plus, they refused to take it back and did not refund any monies. It seems to me its near impossible to buy a replacement battery and to get the right advice on which one to buy. Why do they change things once the camera has been sold to the unsuspecting public!
I purchased one of these in March. It quit operating in mid-July. I have been trying unsuccessfully since then to obtain technical support and warranty replacement. When I call tech support (long distance, you pay) I get put on hold from 10 to 20 minutes to only end up being transferred to voice mail. When they return my call it is the next day while I'm gone. I am very unsatisfied with their service.As for the drive, you cannot use name brand disks in it. They only recommend off brands. The software that comes with it doesn't work properly. You have to go out to Adaptec to find the missing drivers. Altogether a very bad investment. Buy a CD-ROM or CD-RW or DVD from a name brand, not these people.
Bottom-Line: Unless you have a TBC (time-base-corrector) to fix your nasty VCR video you plan on converting to a DVD, don't bother with this product! For making a DVD of a saved Tivo show or a live satellite feed or a live cable channel of your favorite show, this should work fine for you (use S-Video cables if possible). Don't expect it to work if you are converting video tapes (VHS, 8mm, etc.) to DVDs because of the devices hardware/software design limitations.
After years of using HP printers and spending a fortune on ink refills and cartridges a friend suggested I try a Canon printer. At the time a color cart. for my HP 970 was around $50.00.As far as the savings on ink and cartridges, switching to a Canon printer was the best decision I ever made. I do a LOT of printing and the individual tanks and the ability to refill each is great! Plus, I haven't had to buy another cartridge since. I don't print photos but I do a ton of text printing and have to refill the black ink at least once a week even in the economy mode.My first Canon was a i550, which I simply wore out. I have no complaints about the i550 since I saved many times the price of the printer on ink refills & cartridges.When shopping for a new printer I saw all of the rave reviews about the i860 so I decided on that model. What a disappointment! Maybe its a great printer for photos but when it comes to text printing, IT'S A NIGHTMARE. The best thing you could do with this printer is to beat it to death with a ball bat and go buy something else. This printer has one paper jam after another, after another. I don't use cheap paper but I also don't buy the high priced specialty paper either. I use a good quality 20 lb. paper made for ink jet printers by Georgia-Pacific. Its the same paper I've used in the HP's and the Canon i550 without any problems.Some genius at Canon that helped develop the i860 came up with the idea to place a rubber wheel in the paper feed tray to pull the paper down into the machine. The problem is, with only one wheel, on one side, it grabs the paper and pulls it down into the machine at an angle. The machine does have a quick shut off when this happens so the paper doesn't jam up inside, but paper jams occur CONSTANLY! One after the other!Canon says to use a higher quality, thicker paper around 24 lbs. or more. Great! Now I have to spend the money I'm saving on ink to buy expensive paper. No wonder Canon pulled this model out of production so quickly!
I purchased three of these cables. One worked for about 2 and a half days and the other two never did.
This cable was defective right out of the box. The TV picture flashed and display was 'white/snowy'. It was immediately replaced by another new HDMI cable, problem solved. The defective cable later tried again- the bad picture was again seen. Don't buy this cable.
We replaced a 10 year old Sony receiver with the Yamaha. It is a very good unit. I wish it had a programable function so the user could name his mp3 players etc. The sound is excellant.JULY 2012 NOT EVEN AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF,THE LEFT CHANNEL IS GONE. I GUESS THIS IS JUST MORE FOREIGN JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Total junk. Installer shut down, forcing a manual installation. Image is grainy, regardless of settings, colors aren't right. Horrible, avoid.
okay, first of all it works, but the thing is that the antenna it comes with is sort of short, i mounted it to the top of my case, but it just looks sketchy.Secondly, the antenna broke on me today, and if you dont have the antenna connected to the pci screw in-no wireless... the screw in (with the little black tape that goes around the wire) is very sensitive almost to the point where its unfair. and like i said, no antenna no connection. my antenna broke off at the base and it makes the wireless pci care useless.And lastly, like i mentioned before the antenna looks like something out of the 80's with a little cliche tabletop design, but i just mounted it to the top of my case, and it still gets in the way when i take my case out to work on it.Im sure that this wireless card works fine connectivity and signal and all that, but once your antenna breaks its all over- NO MORE CONNECTION
I received this player as a gift for my 1-1/2 year old daughter for Christmas. It is exactly what we needed for our long car trips to see the grandparents. It worked perfectly the first 3 trips we took. Every trip therafter something always went wrong. It would stop reading the disc halfway through the movie at first. Now, only 7 months after the purchase, it doesn't even read the disc at all. The really negative part about this DVD player is the warranty. It is only 90 days with a receipt. So, basically I'm out of luck. I will never purchase another Coby product. I recommend only going with top name brands for electronics.
The only thing this piece of junk will accomplish is to disappoint a child and discourage them from develping scientific interests. It's useless. Literally. It cannot be used as a microscope.Either buy a better microscope, like the Meade sold by Amazon, or buy a quality hand-held magnifying glass.
I bought this back in 2003. The Wireless Dana costs 500 bucks then, plus taxes. It costs 450 today. 4 years later, and only a 50 dollar price drop? On top of that the support was HORRIBLE. There's no way to download the software you need to operate the device. I actually had to pony up the 10 bucks for them to send me a new cd. When I asked why the company didn't have it online for free download, I was answered with silence. For what this is, it's horribly overpriced. It's a Palm 3x with 16 megs and a horribly slow 802.11b connection + a decent keyboard. The Emperor has no clothes. I can't believe people actually pay 500 bucks + for these. I'm ashamed to say I was one of these people. At least I didn't lose too much; I sold on ebay last year.
It doesn't work! This may seem like a bargain compared to the price for comparable products at any electronics store. It's not! It didn't work. I bought a comparable product at Best Buy for about $100 - worked fine.
I got one of these and it broke within a month. The cartridge holders are made of a very flimsy plastic that snapped when I pulled it up (not w/much force either.) Then I got a replacement which lasted another 6 months. At that point I just gave up because it wasn't one bad batch, it's just a cheaply made, unreliable product so why bother. I've been happy w/my Epson ever since. Avoid this model if you can.
The grills fit well, but they rattle and distorts the sound. They look good but cannot be used. I would not recommend them to anyone.
After buyng the Apple Support Plan for Apple TV, I went to register it and apple does not offer the sevice outside of continental US. Other websites alert you before you buy it so you know before spending the money. I am trying to solve the issue with Apple, if I am not satisfied, I will request a refund.
The D-Link Hub H-7 is NOT compatible with the USB 2 Sandisk Cardreader. I bought the hub specifically to free up a USB 2 port on my CPU that I was using for the card reader. It took about an hour to straighten out the mess created by these two pieces of equipment.This peripheral failed once again this morning. It was necessary to unplug and replug a USB 2 device in order to get it to work. The reviewer above is correct about power through-put. I cannot use it for my card reader which requires power or to recharge my iPod. I still have my old USB 1 hub. I won't toss it now. It may go back on line.I'm also very suspicious of the authors of many of the rave reviews. Can they be D-Link distributor employees?My comments are not suitable for this site. Sufficed to say - beware of the D-Link Hub. It doesn't work with everything. Returning the D-Link is more hassle than it's worth, I'll just toss it if it continues to fail, so the sale stands though the customer is not happy.
This is a simple adapter, most of the time it works as it should and gets the job done, but when you try to download something big like a 1GB file or load a web page with a LOT of images it will disconnect you from the Internet without a warning and you will not be able to reconnect unless you physically unplug the adapter and let it reconnect by itself, and this is a pain.
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!
There are two versions of a Sony leather strap on Amazon. One version has plastic buckles with an Alpha logo on them. The one in this review, the STP-SH1AM has a longer leather section and leather tips that have the logo. The pictures and ad copy on both versions would lead you to believe that the straps are made of thick, supple, padded leather. In fact, the leather on my strap is very thin and stiff and could easily be mistaken for cheap vinyl. You have an outside layer of leather and an inside layer of material selected to avoid slippage, but my 25 year old Nikon straps are better in that regard. Overlaid on the STP-SH1AM outside leather is another oval layer with the Sony name imprinted in it. The stitching on the outside oval is a little sloppy. There seems to be an inner layer of orange cloth that appears as an orange stripe around both edges. Even so, there is no significant padding, regardless of what the Amazon listing says. The leather on the tips that have the Alpha logos is actually good quality. If the whole strap were made of that leather, this would be a 4-star review. With that and real padding, it would be 5-star.The stock strap that came with my Alpha 550 is 1.25 inches wide and made mostly of single-ply nylon. The STP-SH1AM is one quarter inch wider.Sony seems to have gotten in the mode of tripling the price on anything that gets the Alpha logo. Message to Sony: keep it up, and people will start steering clear of your logo. Are you winning battles and losing the war? Above all, you must not appear to be a cheap alternative to Canon and Nikon. The fact is, my Sony Alpha 550 is a terrific camera. It deserves a better strap than the one that came on it, and this one is only marginally better. Both the stock strap and this one cheapen the look of the camera. When I showed the strap to my wife, she said, "Are you sure this is leather?" She smelled it just to be sure. She also wasn't convinced that it was better than the one that came on the camera. Come on, Sony, sell the steak AND the sizzle.I've noticed a Carl Zeiss Sony Alpha strap around on the web, but not yet on Amazon. I'm hoping someone else will be the guinea pig on that one, because they're even pricier than this strap. Normally though, when the Zeiss name goes on a product, it turns out to be well worth the extra cost. (The Zeiss strap, may, however, be made by an unauthorized third party.)I'm sorry I don't have better news.Good hunting,Tim
After using this mouse very lightly and gently for 2 months, the left mouse button stopped working about half of the time. I called Microsoft Customer Support this morning and they said that could not help me. So, now I'm stuck with a $40 mouse that doesn't work.Don't get me wrong, this is the most comfortable mouse I've ever used. But, when all is said and done, it cost me about $0.75 per day of use, which is much too expensive for any mouse.
I ordered the iport IW-1 in wall docking station from Amazon, through a secondary company called APEX. I realized it would not provide video without an add-on video kit but that was fine because I did not need video. However, nowhere in the info did it say the product will not work without a pricey add-on "Balanced audio kit" device. I could have avoided all of this by simply buying the IW-3 or IW-4 or IW-5. I contacted APEX to stop the order but it had already been processed and they said that they would charge me a pricey restockng fee if I sent it back, even though it was unopened.I am upset with Amazon for not making it clear that other parts were required and I am FURIOUS with APEX at their return policy of an unopened, and as yet, undelivered product.
It WILL connect to your Tech belt. But it's a pretty cheap build. It almost looks like a knock-off. A small strip of Velcro holds the flap down and underneath is a drawstring pocket. There is no cool little rain shield that pops out from underneath so use my favorite and yours, Scotch Guard ( I should get a commission eery time I mention their name). Even with Scotch Guard, i wouldn't put anything more expensive than a really, really good sandwich in this case.
This was the perfect gift for my roommate. He once complained about the cord being so long, but he can lay back on his bed to watch TV in comfort, so not really a problem. The problem is that these headphones worked great for 8 months and then just quit. Nothing was changed. They just stopped working. I'm hoping that the seller will give us a replacement. If not, I'll be looking for something else, somewhere else.
I got this to carry with my new iPad 4.#1. It is not longer than the Apple OEM that came with the pad as it claims.#2. It would not link with my iPad 4. As a matter of fact, a dialog box popped up saying it would not charge with that accessory.#3 I wasted $13. :(Stick with approved Apple products. I have had the same problems with other non OEM sinc cords and Apple products.Update: Amazon is giving me a standard refund. This was a Prime purchase through Amazon. :)
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.
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.
This item works fairly well for its intended purpose. I returned it for two reasons: first, the flip-open access panel is made of such thin and wobbly plastic that it is fairly certain to malfunction; second, the cap won't stay on. Because of its crackerjack-toy quality, it was returned immediately for refund.Transcend P5 9-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader TS-RDP5K (Black)CTCstore 10-in-1 USB 2.0 High Speed Memory Card Reader Writer for SD SDHC MiniSD MiniSDHC MMC rsMMC - Purple
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.
I bought this to use as a basic back-up tool for my laptop computers. Numerous failures and errors occured when trying to use its on-board file copying utility or programs such as XCOPY or ROBOCOPY (both free from Microsoft and very useful on their own). Taking the same USB hard drive away from this device and plugging it directly into my laptop showed no errors; everything worked fine. Attempting to learn about the errors I was experiencing via forums or the Trendnet web site was useless; there is an amazing lack of information on this unit. Starting a Trendnet help ticket got me one very inadequate response in two weeks, so I had to return the device before the return window expired. This whole thing was very disappointing. I can usually work through a large amount of frustration and see my way through to a functioning set-up, but not with this product. One piece of advice: If you're looking to do an automated backup to an external drive, check out Microsoft's Robocopy program. I now use it to successfully back up all of my data on a nightly basis--fully automated, no intervention from me--and if you share the drive on your network, you can use the same drive to back-up all of your computers. Not the perfect solution, but it works and is free if you already have a USB hard drive.
I enjoyed reading this book originally but it became very tiresome. The characters didn't engage me and the stereotypical degradation was overdone. Even though I was anxious to be done reading the book, I,like other reviewers, was stunned with the unfinished ending. I feel snookered by all the hype that went with the "long awaited" publication of this book.This review is actually of the book, not the abridged audio CD. Guess I entered it in the wrong place, sorry.
I bought 4, but only 3 worked. I would suggest you either buy extras or spend your money elsewhere. The failed cable didn't transmit audio and one color, likely a manufacturing defect.
Worst accessory ever! DON'T BUY IT. It doesn't have power to blow or vacuum a smallest piece of styrofoam or paper. It'just doesn't work, it looks nice, but is utterly loud and gets clogged in a second, I mean if you somehow manage to scratch some dust of your equipment.
This radio has fine reception on AM and FM; however, at this price the SSB should work too. It does not. Knowing that SSB reception can be enviroment dependent I tried several different times on several different days in city and country. I also used the attached antenna and a 23 foot external antenna. Trying to get help from Sangean is difficult and costly. They require money up front with no promise of a fix.If you want SSB reception forget this radio.
Brand new battery still in the package that would not run the camera nor would it accept a charge from the charger. its a good thing I still have an old battery that still works.
I can only repeat what many have already said. The tactile feedback is lousy, which means you never know what is input and what is not. In addition, the keys are sticky, which means sometimes you have to punch them down to get them to input and, once you've done that, you get a whole row of the letter or symbol you've typed in because the key is stuck in the "down" position. I spent $140 on two of these keyboards, and this weekend I ditched them in favor of two $20 Microsoft Digital Media Pro keyboards. I hate going with the evil empire, but I could not be happier to be rid of the crummy Kensingtons.
Very little volume through my home stereo. I couldn't even hear it in the next room. Then the sound became inaudible. I had to return this piece and they made me pay for shipping.
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!
This makes me so angry when I purchase something off amazon thinking I am getting a pair and only get one. As in the case of these mounts. Nowhere does it indicate that there is only one mount. I don't mind paying for two just please let me know when I am only getting 1 of something that there should be two of. Its like going to buy socks and them not coming in a pair. Sorry sir you only purchased one sock you will have to buy another. What the f*%@. SO EVERYONE REALIZE WHEN YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT YOUR ONLY GETTING ONE (1)
I had to exchange my C86 w/Epson within 9 months. No matter what they had me do to try and 'fix' my problem, it still wouldn't print correctly. I've had the replacement for less than 6 months and the heads are clogged! On-line support sent me an email with a lot of instructions that I followed to the 'T', but the replacement printer doesn't print at all now. I threw away 4 good color/B&W cartridges (half-used) and put in new ones and it still doesn't print! I've paid for this printer about 5x's over now in ink $$$. I plan on using it as a dingy anchor ...
It appears very good. However, when you start using it, you will see some problems...
I bougt this item on 5/5/09 and paid the amount,but so for I have not received any materials about the warranty! Please look in to this matter and send me the necessary warranty. Thank you; SRREDDYMD,203 BRISTOL COURT,FLORENCE,AL 35630.
I am on the same boat with people who rated low. This mouse died after about 6 months. If you are rich, keep buying this one and keep replacing. I am not, so I will buy another product as a replacement.
first one did not charge up so had it exchanged.The 2nd one did work but not all functions like the Menu commands which I think are important.Tried to troubleshoot on web site and after about 5 hours was not successful setting it up the way I wanted.I have had other advanced universal remotes such as the Marantz 2000 and am pretty good with computers and electronics.... this remote is much overrated.I returned it today....
I brought this thing home, hooked it up and after successfully reading the first commercial CD I put in, it subsequently was unable to read anything else. I tried it in both a PC tower (where I flashed the firmware to the latest version) and external firewire case (connected to a mac) and got temporary improvements - i.e. would read two or three times before being unable to read. I tried all jumper configurations possible. My first attempt using Plextor's Self-diagnostic test told me that, according to the way they saw it, the drive was ok. My second told me that it had write errors. It now simply will not read anything. The only positive thing I have to say thus far is that the return and replacement service was prompt. I've connected the new unit and it's working as it should.However, I've since done some looking around on various CD/DVD forums (something I regret not doing before I bought it) and it seems that this drive has a suprising number of early failures. Even worse, people are returning it more than once after the replacement fails only after 2 or 3 months of operation.I would up my number of stars to 2 but I'm not sure how the change it.
This was a waste, it didn't serve the purpose, even though there were several adaptor plugs to choose from, not one of them fit correctly, so the battery didn't recharge and the portable DVD player just froze.
I expect great things from Blaupunkt, but the Blaupunkt America SIRIUS radio was a major disappointment. The original unit I purchased died within 3 weeks of installation. The replacement unit has worked ok so far (6 months and counting), but basic flaws remain. The display is impossible to read in the car whenever the sun is shining. Inside, the display is easier to read, but still has annoying lines and breakup issues. The FM modulator is too weak to overcome local broadcast stations (needed to do a hard-wired bypass of the car antenna to fix this issue). It's impossible to effectively aim the fixed antenna for in-home use because this unit does not include any sort of graphical presentation of antenna strength (other than the 3 bar display on the main screen). Connection of the power cord and antenna on the docking stations is tricky - when plugged in, the cords prevent the unit from tilting for optimal viewing. Reception on the move is spotty...unit seems to have a hard time tracking its signal, even in open sky terrain. I thought it was just my issue, but other on-line reviews mention the same problems I've had. SIRIUS is awesome, and Amazon sells a number of other receivers that have a better track record than this one.
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.
I bought this card to put points on my xbox live account. But the redemption code they gave me didn't work. The customer service people with xbox live are not helping either. Buyer beware of this!!
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.
Unfortunately, we did not have the best experience with this product. Initial setup was tricky, requiring the device to be unplugged/replugged, disconnected/reconnected several times before it was visible on the network.Once installed and working, it mysteriously stopped working in about a week. Print requests would error out with 'device is busy.' If we then unplugged/disconnected the device, then replugged and reconnected it, the pages would print out. Made no sense.We switched to the Zonet product and have not had any of these issues.
I purchased this for my son for Valentine's Day in just a matter of weeks it was broken. Not very well made. You definitely get what you pay for- I didn't get a deal I got screwed! My advice is to spend more money on a better IPOD dock!
I have two of these; they were OK when I got them, but one started to get "jerky" movement, and the other - well, just went bonkers.The jerky problem is well documented, just Google "VX Revolution jerky trouble". I've tried everything, many different mousepads, reloading software, cleaning the LED, all to no avail. After an embarrassingly long time, I finally gave up. It is REALLY picky about mousepad surfaces, but none worked acceptably.The other one has a weird sticky movement of the mouse wheel, but it isn't jerky. It does, however, open up 2 or 3 tabs at a time, and doesn't close them properly either, rendering it totally useless.I paid list price for these junkers.0 for 2 is not a good score.I can't recommend them, obviously.
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.
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.
The battery won't charge after I installed it. I put my iPod into diagnostic mode and the battery isn't taking the charge. I put my old battery in and it works better. I'm still in need of a good battery for my iPod. If you feel like it I would love to have one of yours that works.
I paid $66.88 for a recharger and battery ( over priced) I receive just a battery no charger ok we all make mistakes I said ok no refund just resend my order, they resend the order no chargeonce again they send a battery no charger I really needed this for my camera I sent them both back and bought the battery and recharger somewhere else and said I want a refund I get a email back saying your not getting a refund we will send you another one I don't need another one because I bought and received one already now I have to call my credit card company to get my money back because they will not refund my money
Received the "battery"light with no battery. Called and they said sorry will send you a new battery light. New one arrived, no battery. Picture shows a battery on the light. Finally sunk in battery not included and they did not mention it or know it. Directions did not even tell what kind of battery it takes. Sent it back.
We needed to create a joystick port on our PC. We thought this cable would do the job (after all, that's what it's made for) but it did not and we grew frustrated. A simple $6 adapter from Radio Shack did the trick. I think the issue may have been due to our needing to connect an *analog* device to the joystick end of this cable and the cable's inability to perform the A/D conversion (which the RS cable in fact does). That said, I'm not sure why anyone would purchase this Belkin cable.
After spending $100 on this remote, I haven't used it once! This is a battery monster. I put in the batteries that came with the remote, and it immediately started blinking 'low battery'. Then I put in fresh batteries I had in the house: Same Message! I then bought NEW ULTRA batteries, which lasted for less than 6 hours and then started with the Low Battery message! It's ridiculous. Even the manual says that expected battery life is 2-3 weeks.. for a remote control? I would expect 2-3 Months!Messages to customer support, as always, were never answered.STAY AWAY FROM THIS CONTROL !
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!!!!
The Sony was great while it worked, but as the set stopped as soon as the warranty ran out. Sony used to make great, long-lasting products, but it seems like they've lost it lately. The set itself is very heavy, and so if it does stop working you've got a huge problem in getting it repaired.
I think this "thinvelope" is Cheap looking and tacky! Also, I have the 13" MBA and ordered the corresponding sleeve. Well what I got is obviously made for at least a 15 or 17" laptop cause it swallows up my MBA. SO FAR this Amazon Merchant hasn't replied to my RTV request, so after I finish posing this, I'm filing a claim against the seller so amazon can refund me the money. OVERALL, LOUSY PRODUCT AND A LOUSY SELLER TO BOOT!
Mine died after less than two years of very little use. One day, the tray just opened and started spinning and does not stop even if you turn it off using the power button!?!
I got this dvd player for my mother as a Christmas gift. She played one movie on it, and after that, it never worked again. Completely dead. I will be returning it for another make and model. Stay away!!!
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.
I've had this drive for a little over eight months. I purchased it because of previous excellent reviews and what looked like a rugged design. It has plenty of memory and works great as long as it remains together. The rubber case may appear to be a good idea, but if you keep this in your pocket day in and day out, the metal drive part begins wiggling within its rubber case. Then one day you'll reach into your pocket and discover a couple of pieces from this drive which has broken off completely at the cap section. When you contact Corsair Support, they approve an RMA. However, when they receive the broken Voyager, They respond, "Unfortunately, we are unable to accept your return as the product(s) returned to Corsair are not valid under the Corsair Warranty Policy. [...] Reason for Refusal: Part received is damaged." I wonder how many products are returned to Corsair not being "damaged"? So now I'm out the cost of this drive as well as all the data contained on it. In my opinion, the rubber case if a fatal design flaw. Mine could not withstand normal wear and tear and broke apart without any iceberg in its vicinity after 8 months. And if you should buy it and something should happen to it, good luck in getting warranty support from Corsair.
Why is product restricted to customers inside the United States? I have an Xbox and I would like to purchase digital goods. You're seriously turning me down because of my present location? I've got US dollars, let me give them to you!I can buy PSN goods via Amazon, why not XBLA? I am seriously baffled by this. If you know the reason, I beg of you, tell me.
It was not a new genuine Cannon PG-40 cartridge as advertised. It was a refurbished refill clone. It only worked for 1 day and then the printer refused to work with it. The printer would not work until this cartridge was replaced with a real Cannon PG-40. This refurbished refill clones are lower quality and less reliable. Don't buy them.
Don't buy product like this before contacting your cable provider because US providers will not activate a box like this for your digital cable service. It would be fair if the seller warn customers about this problem. Canadian providers will accept third party boxes but not all of them are compatible with all cable providers. Call them and ask, better safe than sorry. Good Luck!
The products came without any instructions and one of the cartidges leaves some dots across the paper on the top, middle and bottom. Is teir any wy to exchange it?Thank You.
Frame lasted less than 2 weeks. Freezes up. Returned it to Westinghouse and got a replacement. The Replacement lasted 10 minutes before it froze up. Westinghouse will not refund my purchase price of $213.99. WILL NEVE PURCHASE A WESTINGHOUSE PRODUCT AGAIN
I bought this DP-311U print server. I set it up according to the manual and i can print from different computers to the printer. However, a few hours later, it stopped working. I disconnect then reconnect everything, it started to work again. But a few hours later this same thing happened again. I called the tech people at D-link and started to explain the problem when the line was disconnected. I thought this must be an accident. I called again. After transfering to a different number and waited for about 10 minutes, i was just about to describe the problem again, the line was droped again. I checked my telephone lines, they were ok. D-link's tech support is just a waste of time. By the way, i have other similar products which work fine.Mike
It seems one must have the best printer money can buy to get this to work properly. I've used label making software on other PCs and never had as much trouble as I have with Memorex's. Getting labels to line up properly is impossible. I have now printed 5 sheets of CD labels and they are in two different positions relative to the label itself on every sheet.This was a waste of money. Avoid it at all costs. There has to be better out there than this.
I have a 20" sharp and experienced the same problems. The mount will not hold the tv without drooping....
This product lists the A640 as one it works with. It doesn't. Not even a tight fit. Just flat out doesn't fit.But, since it costs more to return it than throw it away, I'm stuck with it now.
The toner worked perfectly for the first 550 pages or so. After that, it prints poorly as if it is running out. This cartridge is supposed to print 3,000 sheets so it has printed only one fifth the number of pages it is supposed to. Since it is only slightly less than half the price of a Samsung cartridge, this is no bargain.
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 bought my DIR-615 in November '07. By April '08 it died just like so many others reported. Before that, we went through a period of intermittent signal drops. I searched D-Link's website for solutions and couldn't find one. I emailed tech support and got back a dumb response. Since I didn't keep my receipt and really need to get my network back up, I went out and bought a new Linksys WRTG54S and a Belkin G Router (I use the Belkin as an Access Point to extend my wi-fi coverage). Both have kept up with our networking needs without a glitch and they're in the same price range (less the free PCMCIA N card).My recommendation, avoid the D-Link if not tech-savvy. If you don't mind playing network system administrator, go right ahead and buy this headache. By the way, there is a fix for the dead DIR-615 which is pretty simple (involves reloading the firmware). See earlier comments for the steps.
I ordered a 120gb Fujitsu hard drive which I received promptly. However the drive was defective and only capable of holding 40gb of data. I confirmed this at my local Best Buy tech department before returning the product.I was charged the 15% restocking fee, even though the product was defective. I hope that whoever gets this hard drive next only needs a 40gb drive!I will not purchase from, or recommend, Beach Audio again.
First I want to say that this printer does a great job printing, scanning, and copying, at least when it's working. Unless you use it daily, it will clog up, requiring head cleaing that eats the gold laden ink in gulps. The ink is very expensive and goes relatively fast. The biggest rip-off is the black ink. The cartridge is the same size as the colors, but since most of us use more black than color, it empties first. And for some reason it costs twice as much the colors, making this a very expensive printer to use. Then, after about 7 months my printer clogged up, one color after another. After numerous cleanings and cartridge replacements (costing a small fortune), I finally called Epson and they told me I wasn't turning the printer off enough. They did have me ship my printer to them and replaced it with another. The replacement is working as the first one did so far, with the occasional clogging and cleaning and ink usage. In about a years time I've spent several hundred dollars in Epson Ink (Yes, Only genuine Epson ink!) for occasional printing. I fully expect the replacement printer to seize at some time in the near future, resulting in a trip to the garage so I can beat it with a baseball bat to get some limited satisfaction.Not only will I not ever buy another Epson product, but I will tell as many people as I can not to as well. This printer has been a money pit. I have since bought another Canon printer(I've had several in the past) and have once again been very pleased. They are much more economical to operate as their ink is much more reasonably priced and the print heads rarely clog up. The problems may be related to the pigment based ink, I don't know, but Epson needs to figure something out soon or their customer base will continue to shrink.Update - Just as I expected, the second printer failed (after 5-6 months). It was working great one day, then it started printing poorly, followed by head cleanings, cartridge replacement, and lots of money down the drain. It's now out of warranty and I've spent hundreds of dollars on ink for limited printing. What a rip-off! This printer has a systemic defect and Epson knows it. Unless they do something quickly, they'll need to find another business, because people won't buy this crap for long. I know I won't be buying anything Epson anytime soon.
During installation with an XP operating system a text box opened with a warning that the hardware is not compatible. I call SMCs free help line to discuss this warning but never got less than a 1 hour wait so I used their e-mail support. Their response was to ignore the warning, that their product is not &quot;digitally signed&quot;, and to just press continue. I'm returning the SMC card.....Why mess with incompatible hardware. I later found out that products like the Orinoco Gold 11mb Wireless PC card are &quot;digitally signed&quot;, are designed for XP, and are approved by Microsoft.
I was using this since last October. Performance wise it is very good but one day I was trying to clean up my camera and trying to de-attach the mounted flash. I don't know what happened it never came out. I applied a little bit of force to de-attach the same from the camera but its shoe broke.I'm frustrated with this kind of design. Now thinking why I paid $218.95 for this.Now let me check with Nikon for the warranty.
If you are looking for "Nikon" quality in this binoculars, you'll be disappointed. It's a cheap, toy like workmanship product from China.I bought it becasue of the low price. There are no such thing as "free lunch". Don't buy.
What Target store has thisPhilips CD/Radio Boombox #AZ2035 by Philips?I was calling to several consumer departments and nobody heardabout this boombox.Al
I received this as a gift. I was very excited to have a unit with such capabilities. I immediately bought some CD-R's and set up the unit to record my favorite Broadcast shows. It worked well for about 4 months. I came home one day to find disk read errors. I always used new disks, so I was frustrated.I purchased CD-RW(+) disks, but it got worse. I would have formatting errors about 2 out of 3 times. Went back to CD-R's and had trouble formatting as well. It was like the drive was out of alignment. This sits in a flat place, and only handled to place disks IN and OUT (only used remote, to avoid moving too much).I sent an email to tech support (on the website), and received two CD-R disks, to upgrade the FRONT END AND BIOS. I did that, and I now cannot even read pre-recorded movies, previously recorded movies, or new disks.The Tuner works well, and the unit has a lot of capabilities (S-VIDEO, Firewire, Composite, Tuner, Timer, etc). They must have put a cheap drive in the unit. All the other features seem to work.If you buy this, get it with an extended warranty. The company has pulled their tech support site down, so you have to go to an alternate site, or send to support@cyberhome.com.I am disappointed, and hope the company will make good on repairing the unit. With a 90 day warranty, and $24.95 for repairs 90 - 1 year, better get the $24.95 ready...or buy another product.
Don't ever buy from this supplier. Product works well, but even when I paid for expidited shipping it still took over a week to get this product. Find it somewhere else.
I got this splitter to split the connection for my Xbox 360 and the PS3 to my 40"/19" Samsung LCD.It works for the 360 but has major issues. You need to play around with the HDMI connection for a bit to get it to work. Everytime you turn it on, you need to do this again and again. After doing it for the third time of turning it on. I lost all the sound to my 360 (which freak me out). I unplug all my cables attach to the 360 and plug them back in again and the sound came back. I didn't bother using the splitter after that.As for the PS3... I didn't get no image what so ever. It just didn't want to work. This is prior to the 360 losing all the sound.So if you are looking to hook this up to your gaming systems? This is Not your Gaming Splitter...
worked fine for a while, the usual paper jam every once in a while, but other that that it was pretty good... then all of a sudden, something inside broke, out of the 90-day warranty of course, and this thing is unusable. not recommended.
esto es una farsa anuncian memoria pc133 de 512mb y lo que mandan es pc133 de 256 mb, estoy muy descepcionado porque la compre y me fue enviada a travez de correo internacional ahora me tengo que meter el dedo y aguantarme
I purchased Hitachi DVD Camcorder along with Memorex 30 min./1.4 GB Mini DVD+RW. All customers be ALERT!!! please do not purchase Memorex DVD+RW disks as this is not rcommended by Hitachi & also not working with my Hitachi Camcorder.
If you own an Nvidia chipset beware. I have a 690i and every day when I'm ready to play some games I have to cross my fingers and hope I have sound. I've tried everything under the sun but just can't get reliable compatibility. I think I'm going to finally throw in the towel and get an Asus Xonar (which are better quality cards anyway). For what it's worth, the sound quality is fantastic when you can get the thing to stop being so buggy!
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.
I bought these earphones from Amazon, and used them religiously with an ipod shuffle while bicycling for exactly seven months. The sound quality was more than acceptable and the earphones were very comfortable. HOWEVER, they are no longer usable because the white coating on the wires has become sticky and has started to disintegrate, exposing the wires underneath. These earphones come only with a 90 day warranty from Sony. Sony will replace them with a refurbished pair for about the price of a new pair - $29.00. Previous reviewers have noted the same problem and suggested that Sony respond to this. They have. They have discontinued the product.
I can sum it up in 25 words or less. Don't buy this horrible horrible piece of equipment! Or 10 words. Doesn't play DVD's without this ugly distracting VHS distortion on the image! Seriously, I tried multiple diff't wires... I tried S-Video, I even tried diff't DVD's -- They all looked like crap!! Do Not Buy & if I were you I'd never buy anything made by PHILLIPS again. SERIOUSLY. Worst product in its class of all time!WATCH OUT! >:(
I am truly amazed at how horrible these discs have been. No exaggeration, about 50% of them don't work. I have a brand new HP laptop and Memorex discs are the only ones I have this much trouble with. I would strongly recommend a higher quality disc. As inexpensive as these are, you'll save money in the long run.
At first I was SO happy with this product. It did exactly what I wanted...let me print from two different computers with the press of a button! How convenient is that! But after a couple months, one of the connections stopped working, so now I'm back to having to turn the printer around, removing one cable and entering the other. Pain in the neck. The idea is great, this product, not so much.
I had high hopes for this machine, but it locks up during EVERY movie we watch. It's O.K. for a CD player, but it's been a total disappointment for watching DVDs. When we bought the player, the Matrix was the movie to test the player, specifically the elevator scene--no problem there, but on Disney's The Emperor's New Groove, it locks up every time! It locks up on dialogue scenes, too!The nice appearance is totally negated by its lack of performace. Forget all the features most DVDs have--the player will lock up and you'll have to power down, wait for about 2 minutes, turn it on again, and cross your fingers that this time you'll be able to finish the movie!The &quot;POP&quot; it makes through my amp when I turn it on is so loud that we jump every time.What a piece of junk!
pen is skinnier that the pen that comes with the wacom tablet. it is not the one I'm trying to replace. I would not have ordered this if I had known it was this skinny and lightweight.
i bought this filter for the price, but was very disappointed when i used it. it does not attach well to my canon t1i. it seems like the threading is not really a fit. it fell off my lens once already. it came in a packaging that makes it hard to tell if this filter has previously been returned. there was a lot of dust on the filter and when i called adorama (the seller) about it, they said that it's "not a dust free environment" so they just told me to "blow" off the dust. in hind sight, i would much have rather spent $10 extra dollars to get the hoya filter that had much better reviews.
DO not buy this pad if you have a wood finish surface. I purchased the Microban mouse pad six weeks ago. To my horror when I removed the pad there was a clear outline of the pad in my new $7000 desk Apparently the black non stick-surface of this pad can react with certain wood finishes. I can't recommend this pad unless your desktop is a non wood surface.
Ok, so, I received this portable dvd player for free, so obviously, I can't complain about the price. When I first used this unit, I loved it. The battery lasted almost 4 hours, the picture was great. The only downside was the tinny sound of the speakers. A pair of good headsets solved that problem.Then the problem started. I used this only three times, and now, the battery will not hold a charge. It works maybe 4-5 MINUTES before the battery shuts down.I have contacted the company, and they offered a new battery for 40 dollars. I was considering buying one, thinking maybe it was just my battery that was defective. Then I talked to others who bought this same DVD player. They ALL had the same problem. I will not waste 40 dollars on a new battery.The DVD player still works fine if plugged in to a AC outlet. But, what is the point of having a portable player, if you need to plug it in.
I purchased a huey pro after buying a new Laptop. My Thinkpad came with a Huey Pro brand color calibrator built into the frame so that I could color correct my laptop's monitor whenever I chose. The software that came pre-installed promised that I would be able to adjust the color on a peripheral monitor after buying a Huey pro brand USB device. As a graphic artist, I am very concerned about the color accuracy of a monitor I am using. More importantly, since I use two monitors (the other being a Cintiq), knowing that both monitors are displaying relatively similar colors is important. I plugged the Huey pro device into my laptop and installed the appropriate drivers. Then opened the color correction software that came pre-installed on my laptop and attempted to color correct both monitors. The built in software refused to recognize the Huey pro peripheral. Worse yet, after installing the software that came with the device, the Huey pro failed to match the color on both of my monitors. Its bad enough that I have to install redundant software to make your device function, but the fact it did a terrible job made me furious. I do not recommend this device.
The best thing about this all in one is the price (hence the 2 stars). Its really affordable compared to other brands out there. However the price isn't the only thing about this product thats cheap. ;)If you are looking for a copier/scanner/fax machine in one than you've hit the jackpot. It's really simple to switch back and forth, and provides a really high quality copy/scan. Plus the photo editing program isn't too bad. You can add text, crop, resize (the basic photo editing stuff).But the bad outweighs the good....the printer portion of this all in one is soooo frustrating. The ink cartridges for the lexmark printers are the worst ever! They dry out really quickly (wiping it with a dampened paper towel helps), and don't last long at all. Plus if you like to save a penny and wish to use the "refillable ink", your out of luck because the cartriges are impossible to refill (the little hole is too tiny to fit the refill needle in) and you are stuck paying 20-30 bucks a piece for the cartridges every time you turn around.Plus I think something on mine broke (yah who would have guessed?) because it doesnt pull the pages through properly, it pulls them crooked \\ &lt;--sort of like that. I've had it for less than a year, but repair is out of the question...I'm going to go buy a different brand entirely. No more lekmark items for this woman!So to sum it up...it has it's good qualities, however you will buy way more ink and need to buy a replacement quicker than any other brand out there. Save yourself some time and frustration and buy a better quality item now. -Not Recommended-
It doesn't do what it is supposed to do, it either doesn't work at all or malfunctions. By the way that is the second in a raw that doesn't work so I guess the whole line of UPC is broken. And I know what I am talking about because I measured everything.First one I ordered didn't do anything the second way almost ruined my computers. Sorry I don't have time to describe all details but in short it made my voltage jump from 112V to 125V and was supposed to keep it at 120V. And by the way I read to more of the same reviews like mine after that so I am not the only one.
I bought this camera just as a fun toy. It is not recommended if you want to buy a camera with good picture quality. Buy it as it is, a retro camera with poor image quality.
The hardware is bundled with 3 softwares. The ADS software gets your video onto your computer. That's about it. The editing software (Film Factory) is undoubtedly the worst I've ever seen. First, ads doesn't support it. You have to call the software manufacturer. Second, the manufacturer doesn't support it unless you buy an upgrade. The manual is brief and unclear. Nothing works like it's supposed to, the sound didn't synch with the video, it's slow, cumbersome, no drop-down menus, no help menus, and on-line support is basic. I was told by their tech line that I could get support on-line by filling out a service form. The form, though, is only for questions relating to uploading and delivery of the software. In other words, no tech support.While the features it advertises would be nice, they don't quite work the way you want. You can add slides, but not in the middle of a video. The menu function woks okay and even looks nice, but that's about it.I hate to b***h about it this much, but it was a complete waste of money. I'm looking at other manufacturers now to get something different. CNET's reviews are very helpful. That's all, folks!
I usually don't fall for the hype which surrounded &quot;The Little Friend&quot; and I did not read Donna Tartt's previous book. The cover really intrigued me and it sounded so great on the jacket. I heard so much about it I just couldn't wait for it to be released in paperback so I bought it. I really enjoyed Harriet and that's the one good thing I can say about it. It was too long, too boring and there were too many things left undone. Too much time was wasted on the Ratliff brothers, etc. when I would like to have known more about Allison, since she was there when Robin was murdered - the readers were left hanging. And what about Lasharon Odum? I thought she was brought into the story for a reason but apparently not. What really drives me crazy is that I just don't get the cover - what's with the creepy doll. I kept reading because I thought it would tie up towards the end and would have been worth sifting through all the other junk. I hate wasting my money on duds like this one was.
I am going to France and needed an adapter for my appliances. After purchasing[ASIN:B0002H4YUI Kensington 33117 International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter]] I found it would not work without another purchase of a devise to change the voltage.
I am really confused re this Camera Dock Kit. I bought it after many calls to Kodak and reading all kinds of confusing information re the type of battery to use in the Kodak Z812 IS camera.It arrived at a very busy time in my life and it actually sat on a table for 30 days (I did not realize it was this long.) Opened it up to use last week and ????? the battery would not fit into the camera. Tried everything aside from breaking something and NO WAY would that battery go in. Can't recall the item number of the battery but it was a NiMH rechargeable which I was told would work in the Z812.Finally after total frustration, I went on line and discovered that day was the 30 day deadline to return the item for credit to my account.Thanks to a speedy call back system on Amazon (this gets 5 stars), I got a call from a representative who emailed me the return label, etc and I was able to get the dock kit wrapped up and dropped in the mail that day as required.I have had 2 prior Kodak cameras (that I loved)and used a dock +rechargeable batteries for each with no problem. Why is the Z812 so hard to figure out now? I still am not sure what dock/batteries to get??
poor signal and unstable connection. dont buy it!!!!!!!!!
If i could give this alarm 0 stars I would. It is terrible. The lamp, snooze, and reset functions are all in the same button. The lamp is one thing but the snooze and the reset are the exact opposite things!! If you accidentally hit the snooze button twice, the thing shuts off. Countless mornings I'd wake up and not hear my alarm sounding wondering how it turned off. I originally bought this because after 2 1/2 years my sonic boom vibrator failed me and I received no support cause I was out of warranty. I was upset with the company. Today I just ordered a new sonic boom. I would pay the same for 2 1/2 good yrs out of sonic boom than for a lifetime with the wake assure. Terrible product design.
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!
If you want to expand your wireless network DO NOT buy thisa product.This product DOES NOT work out of the box. The "run first" CD is completely unusable. It is not as a normal hardware works. You install the hardware, plug the device and then update. No, here you have to guess what goes wrong and pry for a solution. You live outside the US? Forget it. Get ready to come up with a monstruous phone bill because that is the only way you can get help form the "professionals" at Linksys.You plug it in and at once it doesn't recognize any network at all. It stops when searching for networks with the "site survey fail, try again" and doesn't do anything eles.If you plan to contact Linksys in search of help, you'll get an email saying: "Thank you for contacting Linksys Technical Support. Linksys has discontinued the e-mail support channel for Technical Support Inquiries."From then on, you'er alone by yourself. You may browse for help on Linksys website and try to guess the solutions or follow procedures such as "upgrade the firmware of your router" and check your access points. As if that were not enough already, trying to upgrade a firmware for a router is compllicated and troublesome.But your adventure won't finish there. After doing that procedure with the help of someone familiar with those things, you have to reset your router configuration and "insert the cd" again and configure it a second time.After that, the Range Expander won't even blink one time on that and you will not be able to install it.Now after sending the mail to the manufactuer and receiving that annoying mail answer, I'm one more time alone in the dark trying to guess what to do with a 75 $ alien.Running up and down their website, it may be possible that I have to "update the firmware" of the Range expander, doing direct conections with a LAN cable between the computer and the antenna. But that's just the beginnning. You have to give your PC an IPO address (great, what I has wishing for!!!!!!) and introduce a series of values that someone at Linksys believes is of everyday use.Search for another brand or manufacturer. DO NOT buy from Linksys if you are not a graduate in System Engineering.
I bought this item from Amazon (which by the way is my favorate pplace to shop) on october 16, and just one week later, it stopped sliding. It looked like something went underneath and jammed it. I tried everything but nothing worked. I needed to access my stuff on it, so I took it apart so that I can retrieve my items.I contacted Sandisk and explained the situation, they said it was misuse and not covered by warranty. There was no way I was going to send it back to them without retrieving the stuff on it.So my take on it, if you buy it, dont use it for anything important, because if it jams, you have to break it open. and Sandisk wont cover you.
Failed to charge my Flip Meno HD. The Meno's light was on indicating that it was getting power, but apparently it was getting just enough for the light to go on; it never got a charge. After plugging the Meno into a computer's USB, it charged right up. I haven't had time to return the little piece of crap, but I will.
Doesn't work on my mac laptop (cursor keeps bouncing around and getting stuck). NOT usable! Did not have the same prob w/ Microsoft Wheel Mouse. Get a better mouse than this!
I got my TuneCast II last night and already plan to return it.It was very easy to set up. I had it running within 30 seconds of pulling it out of the packaging. I like that you can change the frequency using buttons on the unit itself rather than having to play audio files off the iPod for frequency selection.However, the signal strength is very weak. 10-30 feet range? Try 3 feet. It sounds like I'm listening to a FM radio station in a land far, far away. Even with the TuneCast positioned next to the antenna in my car or at home, there is constant background static. My home theater receiver wouldn't even consider tuning it in stereo unless it was practically touching the antenna, and even then it was noisy. Even in the best situations, the audio quality is poor. It is definitely lacking several audio frequency bands, especially highs. The audio is definitely is not comparable to FM broadcast quality.I'm going to look at other FM transmitters, but I think the best solution may be to hard wire the iPod to my Pioneer CD-changer input.
I figured these cases were a good buy because of their cost, but I wish I'd looked around for better ones. These ones are absolute pieces of junk. I found cheap cases before that were actually effective, whereas these are more then a waste of plastic.Unlike others, I haven't really had issues with the outside or them breaking. However, you need to be EXTREMELY careful when handling or opening them with a DVD inside because, like others have mentioned, the inside snap that's SUPPOSED to hold the DVD in place doesn't work. Otherwise upon opening them then you end up dropping the DVD because it is loose. When just handling them, the DVD will get scratched by that very part that is supposed to hold it in place because, guaranteed, it WILL be moving around loose inside. If precaution aren't taken you end up with a scratched or broken DVD.I will not be buying this brand ever again. Will probably avoid the seller as well. They shipped fast but I don't like shopping from someone who is willing to endorse such a crappy product by continuing to send it out.
I was quite disappointed with the quality of sound from this setup. Despite trying various EQ settings on my Ipod there was far too much distortion. It was ok if I turned the volume down, but for 1/5 the price of this I can buy computer speakers that will perform as good if not better. it I will be returning it for a refund today.
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 the fourth DVD player (second Philips brand) to fail after one year of use. It always happens within a month or two of the warranty expiration. This time, the unit just won't turn on. Other times, the players began to fail at reading discs, occasionally at first, then for most discs. I am really frustrated with buying a new unit every year. I tried to get Philips to honor the warranty since the player failed just one month out of warranty, but they wouldn't do it. They offered a refurbished replacement for $30 - with only a 90 day warranty - definiely not a good deal. I will boycott Philips products from now on, and I hope you do so, too.
After many good purchases from Amazon, I'm extremely disappointed in these DVD cases. Initially, I thought that even though they tore up when you tried to open them, I figured....hey, you get what you pay for. But, now, after using more than 50-60, I feel ripped off. I wasted my money on this product and regret that I didn't pack it back up and return it. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
I'm a middle school teacher and bought two of these on the advice of a colleague. Both broke down before the end of the year. So did the two my colleague bought. It turned out she hadn't used one before but was taken by the imposing hero shot of the sharpener.The company was completely unresponsive to the several phone messages I left.A hand sharpener works better in the long run. Don't waste your money.
Its useless piece of junk, I got this one thinking its cheap and has all the features you need for in a DVD player, but after playing only 4 dvds it started giving bad disc error on the discs that were new and played perfectly on other dvd players. Promptly returned, one of my friends also brought same model and he's a;so having problems.
the price was right, but the inner padding was always getting in the way and the Velcro closure Tore Off in a few weeks after minor useage. I ended up throwing it away within a few weeks of receiving it.
Really liked the idea of this product, just got it, and when you plug an ipad into it - it does not charge the iPad! It only does the "Hi-Amp charge when the USB hub IS NOT plugged into a computer. Really it's pretty close to false advertising.So my search for a USB hub that does Hi-Amp charging AND works as a hub continues.
Bought this cable to connect my cable box to my Toshiba HD TV. Worked fine at first but I was having to reboot my cable box every morning, sometimes twice a day. Had the cable company out for a couple of service calls, replaced the cable box 3 times, no change. Unplugged the HDMI cable and everything is back to normal again. Only cost $3 so I'm just going to chalk this up to a learning experience. Ya gets what ya pays for.
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.
The GPS works fine, its the radio part that is not working. It receives signal fine but, will not transmit out. I am calling Garmin to get mine replaced or fixed. Bought it for military deployment and disappointed with the condition of the new product.
Please whoever reads this please never buy any of toshibas notebooks they are junk. Let me first say I agree fully with the first comment I have had my Toshiba notebook the same model for less than a year and it crashes all the time. I let Toshba know all about the problem and sent it to their repair shop. I just got a call today and they said the Tech does not know how to fix the hardware because it keeps shutting off on him. I told her he better find a way thats what it did to me all the time. I at this point will never buy anything from Toshiba every again. I have had so many problems with this laptop. Keep in mind you have been warned also Toshiba has a lawsuit against them for thier M35 laptops people say they crash and freeze all the time sound familar. Trust me you would be better off with the empty box the notebook came in.
I purchased this camera case for my new PowerShot S5IS. After receiving the camera case I decided to send it back unopened as it appears this camera case is better suited for smaller cameras than the PowerShot S5IS.
This is a well built product but it will just hold your camera and batteries. It will not handle the cables needed to support the camera or the power supply which is a must in most cases. The batteries don't last long enough for most outings. It is basically the size of a small hardcovered novel!
Brand new unit, but the VCR player would not rewind. Too bad too, because the VCR plays fine, as does the DVD player...nice picture and sound, and it plays DVD+Rs, VCDs, etc. as advertised on Amazon. The unit looks nice enough too, though a little large. It has a solid feeling construction...made of metal and not plastic like many of the new low-end models. Regardless of what works, without the VCR being able to rewind, it's certainly not proving its reliablity. I guess I am glad it showed itself right away. Am going to return and buy a better quality unit for about $50 more.
This case perfectly fits my Olympus E-PL5 with Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 lens, and it offers decent protection against scratches and small bumps. The problem is that the opening at the back of the case is too small to easily fit the camera through. It is a real struggle to put the camera in the case or pull it out, and I sometimes think that in fighting with the case I might accidentally rip the articulated LCD off the back of the camera!I have the rangefinder version of this case, which I use when I have a Panasonic 14mm pancake lens on the camera, and it works well because it's easy to put the camera through the opening in the case with a small lens attached. For some reason the manufacturer didn't make the opening on the M 4/3 version any bigger than on the rangefinder version, even though the case is designed to fit a camera with a larger zoom lens. As a result, it's too difficult to use, and I've gone looking for another, better case.
I purchased these earphones mainly to use when working out. They were uncomfortable in my ears and kept falling out while running (even trying the different sized foam inserts). I would not purchase this item again.
I had the same problem as other reviewers with these speakers but tried to move them outside as another person suggested. Once I did that, they worked for a while. I found though that if you use batteries and not the AC adaptor, they seem to work just fine. It takes 8 C batteries though so prepare to spend some money on rechargables!Advent (aka RCA) need to shield these speakers from outside interferance for these to get a better review.Once they finally started working, they sound pretty good for a low-end speaker system.
Over two months ago, when my daughter's Magellan RoadMate 3000T would no longer keep the internal battery charged, she sent it to their repair service center in Texas (a week each way). My daughter is a midwife and uses the GPS to "get there on time!" It was returned but the same problem persisted. Again, she returned the unit with the car charging cord only to have it sent back "un-repaired" the second time.I evaluated the charger connection where it plugs into the unit and discovered that the receptacle was unreliable. The design does not provide stress relief! Wiggling the cord just a bit disconnects the power. The repair service did not understand the problem apparently. (The plug connection is not nearly as rugged as the Garmin 2500, 2600, 2700 and 2800 series.)After spending far too much time with Magellan's foreign-based tech support, we were promised an email that would supposedly contain a UPS shipping call tag. No email ever came. I screamed (a burst of emotional masculine dissatisfaction) at the tech support operator and was transferred to "Quality Assurance."Now, after two months of doing without the unit, we are still waiting for a promised resolution to the problem. Actually, my daughter is using my Garmin 2730 and loves it. BTW, I've had my Garmin repaired several times, usually gone less than a week. Once I took off too quickly, sliding the Garmin off my dash and smashing the screen into my shift lever; and a second time when the touch screen became unreliable. I paid a small fee to replace the smashed screen and Garmin covered the repairs totally the second time. Garmin repair is wonderful and fast. Magellan should take notes from Garmin! So far, Magellan has proven to be unreliable in the service department.
This is the remote control that ruined Christmas. Unless all your home theater equipment is relatively new, I'd advise against trying this product. Total time for three people (all of whom work in IT) attempting to program the remote to control a new TV and six legacy home theater systems = 15 hours. Sample dialog:Mother (after 4 hours programming): I still can't get it to turn on the transceiverDaughter: Maybe you should just return itFather: The guy at [large electronics store] said it was easy to set upMother (after 6 hrs): Everything is working except the DVD playerDaughter: The surround sound is not working either. Maybe you should just return it.Father: The [large electronics store] says they'll come program it for $150Mother: I'm not paying $150 for someone to program a remote controlTWO WEEKS LATERDaughter-in-law: I'll program it. (after 3 hrs) The transceiver won't turn off and the DVD player doesn't work.Daughter: I told you you should have just returned it.Mother: It's too late to return it. Why does it have three profiles now?Daughter-in law: (after 2 hours) I've found a way to delete the old profiles, but it won't turn the TV on now. I'll write you instructions for how to use the four old remotes.Note, most of this dialog repeats...over and over.
The lens for this monocular is badly fisheye, resulting in dramatic and unnecessary distortion. Plus, the magnification is mediocre. We ordered the Yukon Spirit 4x50 at the same time, and though it's not perfect, we prefer -- and are keeping -- that one.
I must say that I had to return my Atdec wall mount, cuz it's made in a cut corner way that should be rejected. VESA measurements are 75mm or 100mm, and usually 100mm we would be using. This Atdec wall mount has one piece @ 100mm, but the second part is only 75mm, so it has the smaller 75mm screw-ins. On my 2 LCD PC monitors, the monitors had 100mm screw fittings, so I was forced to put the 75mm piece of the mount afixed to the wall. This made the piece on the wall set in w/ small distance between screws. Ifelt unsure, and after turning my wall mounted monitor on & off a few times. the wall mount 75mm piece started to loosen. Don't buy this mount. Peerless is a far better unit to get for yourself.
I have to turn the volume on my car all the way up in order to hear music. Very disappointed, but with such a low price, you get what you pay for I suppose.
Yes, agreed the epson produces a lovely print when it works. Unfortunately for me, as a relatively infrequent user, the printer decided to give up when the cartridges dried and I ignored it for a couple of months - clog. Now I am left with a printer that has produced no more than 300 pages, a set of new cartridges worth as much as the printer itself and a red flashing light that continues to declare that the ink is low. What an absolute waste of money!! I will be going back to Canon or HP.
I bought the replaytv and I called the tech support 6 times. The wait for the support is the best I have seen the longest wait is like 1 minute. The information that they provide is the most worthless. Each time I called I got a different answer to my problem. One said it was the replaytv unit fault, another said it was my network, another said it was the server and the other three didn't know. The problem was the same error 93a6000b. No one fixed my problem. They didn't listen to what was happening. I wouldn't recommend to anyone with dish. I have dish network but couldn't download the programming for it. I could download Directtv without any problem and if you use cable or a antena the you are in good shape. Did not work with dish. Always get to 92% download and unexcepted error. []was excellent on shipping to me and getting me another one. I would strongly recommend using something else for dish customers. The biggest waste of my time I have spent.
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 purchased a Lorex system and due to the very complicated installation, I had an electrician and an engineer handle it. Everything worked fine for about a month and one camera went out. We tried everything and then contacted Lorex to see if they could send or recommend a tech to fix the problem. They sent me a LAUNDRY list of the things I should try on my own. In the months it took for me to have the time to attempt each fix, 2 more cameras no longer have a signal! So I have one working camera and a company that couldn't care less...
Worse cables every. I am sorry that I purchased them. Purchased cables for DVR and could never get them to work. The TV has no picture (snow) and no sound. These where to be my spare cables, and I know that DVR works with other cables. Not worth returning. Very disappointed. It is true, you get what you pay for.....
Owning a photography business I needed a printer to print brochures, pamphlets and flyers that contained photos, on heavy card stock. During the first few months it did a good job but after that the heavy paper just wouldn't feed. As a result there was a massive waste of paper. Three months after the 1 year warranty expired the printer completly stopped working.
I purchased this despite having read the awful reviews, hoping that it would work in my case. I wanted to use this to split up the audio from my Xbox to my receiver and to my Turtle Beach DX11 (on days when I don't want to bother the wife). It seemed to work from only one side the first time I tried it, then it stopped working altogether. This item DOES NOT WORK, this is a SCAM! Not worth the hassle trying to return it since I only paid a few dollars for this. I willl do more research and try to find an optical cable splitter that actually works and I will update this review once I do.Be warned, don't burn $6 like I did! It WON'T work for you, neither!
It's great, but don't have detachable antennas... The description as wrong with this however the router works great and is for a little house
I am living between Europe and US and travelling a lot in Asia, I can tell you this adapter is not convenient at all - simply my french laptop power plug is too bug to fit in this adapter I had to buy an other adapter. In addition the fuse blew off after the 2nd device connected. Last thing this adapter has not USB plugs. Do not buy at all this adapter it is fancy for nothing.
The Harmony 880 works in a basic sense, within its limited capacities, once you get through the horrible software. Logitech abuses its customers by forcing them to divulge personal information so they can sell your name on a mailing list.1. The software design is terrible. Every option is hidden in an unintuitive place, and the descriptions of options are confusingly worded. For example, during setup, it kept asking for "Cable Box Input." Is it asking a) which input on my TV is connected to the Cable Box or b) which input on the Cable Box receives the cable signal? The software is like this from top to bottom.2. The 880 offers limited control. For example, you cannot change the order in which it turns on components or insert a delay between one device and another. It only allows you to insert delays after it tries to turn everything on at once (and fails). Useless.3. The "Mute" and "Previous Channel" buttons are narrow, poorly located, and hard to press.4. Logitech forces you to login to their website just to use your remote. Why should I have to divulge personal information to them and create a login just to use something that I own? It's a form of blackmail--they want to make more money by selling your information to other companies and spamming your e-mail with advertisements. Companies that abuse their customers like this disgust me.I would not buy this product again. I would look for something that is better designed from another company. Since I've spent hours setting it up, however, I will keep it.
Usually I am a real smart a55 when I write these reviews, but with this product I have to be a bit serious: This mouse about drove me crazy.Mainly, the scroll wheel. It scrolls way too easily and way too smoothly. There is little to no feedback, and I found the control panel settings for adjusting this to maddening. My fingers would constantly brush the wheel, which would then cause it to scroll 20 pages. It made me so crazy I missed stunt bike practice.
Great features for the price. Image quality is so-so but is as advertised. It worked great when using a wired connection. When I tried to connect using my AirportExtreme it was a no go. I tried everything. Removing security. Renaming the network. All I got was a flashing yellow light which makes trouble shooting pretty hard. Panasonic support tried to help but nothing worked. It is being returned.
I purchased this inexpensive monitor calibration device hoping that it would suffice to calibrate my new ASUS PA246Q monitor. I had read reviews that said it didn't work too well with wide gamut monitors, but other, positive, reviews encouraged me to try it out. Big disappointment. Several calibration attempts left my monitor with a sickly green cast I could not get rid of each time (I will say it was consistent). This of course makes good prints impossible. I could sort of get rid of it by playing with the green gain, but that would reduce the whole thing to guesswork and then what's the point of the calibrator?So it's being returned and I'll try a more expensive device.
WHY CAN'T I GIVE NEGATIVE STARS?DON'T BUY THIS OR ANY OTHER SONY CAMERA!!!!!Sony makes crap cameras and their support will accuse you of breaking it.Purchase from a respectable camera maker like Canon, Nikon, or Fuji.I bought this for snorkeling and it corrupted my memory card on the first trip.OK, $10,000 trip with no pictures, because the camera corrupted the memory.Called Sony and they blamed the memory.Got two new memory cards for the next trip.OK, new trip, $5k trip with no pictures because the entire stupid camera craps out.Called Sony, no apologies, no emergency loaner, just a send it in with the receipt so we can verify it's still under warranty.Sent the camera in to the depot, on my own dime.They call and accused me of opening the camera door.What idiots! Why the hell would I do that? So I can ruin my pictures? TWICE????!!!!!I contacted all the way up to national customer support.All idiots along the way.They didn't do a user test underwater.They just dunk it and say it's still WATER-RESISTANT, so it must be user error.F#$% OFF SONY!!!!Whatever you do, buy something else and save your money, this is a horrible product, that takes horrible pictures and is slow as mud, with a horrible touchscreen that doesn't work.
Microsoft has proven reliable in the past, so I made the purchase and threw the box out.This piece of $hit hardly works on my workstation running xp64bit & microsoft does not even had the drivers for xp64bit.On XPpro, the mouse performs no better and the wheel is just there for looks because its useless.Do NOT purchase this mouse.If you hate someone, buy them this as a xmas present.....and get a logitech for yourself.Word to the wise...
The cards can not be currently read by the Sandisk 6 in 1 USB Reader. Beware
took me a minute to figure out why my ps3 and all my other 1080p devices were not appearing on my 1080p projector after buying this cable, until i switched over to my 720p apple tv and it was working fine. this cable can't handle 1080p, on any device i own, don't buy.
This is a sleek clock radio with a very handy way of plugging in your Ipod. You receive a whole set of Ipod base adapters so that you can use a variety of models. Having said that, be advised that this unit is not for those who will want to listen to radio very much. At first glance, this appears to be a digitally-tuned radio. And I think it might really be. The radio frequency number appears on the LED read-out as you tune. The huge problem is that there are no pre-sets. Each time you want to change stations, you must turn an incredibly sensitive thumb wheel. You must tune up and down each frequency very carefully. If you want an AM station at 1070, you must be very precise or you will land on 1060 or 1080. The same goes for FM. This radio is only for those who listen to only one station most of the time. With the other nice features, and the price, it is hard to understand why the engineers did not add pre-sets for the radio frequencies.
I bought the TOM TOM because 2 friends own them. The one I had must have been a lemon. It worked for one week. Then just stopped working. This device was not plug and play. It required down loads every time I charged it with my computer. It would take me home the long way. I have used Garmin devices before, and I will return to them.[...]
I have ordered these from ECoolMart and the quality of the cartridge is horrible. The gears on these are stuck, because it won't even feed the paper through to print.Compatible Replacement for the Samsung? ML-2010D3 Toner Cartridges (ML2010D3) - Black, 3000 Yield
I purchased this to protect my computers and other sensitive electronics in my home. I purchase three of them. One broke after only a few months of light use. The other two are still working, but I have noticed that they only protect against bigger fluctuations in power. How can I tell? I have a stereo amplifier which has a built in circuit protection. When I turn the amp ON, it stays muted for about 15 seconds to check the power. If power is OK and there are no problems otherwise, the amp starts. However, that protection is ON all the time, so at the slightest sign of trouble (e.g. power surge or drop) the amp will mute itself until it is safe to turn itself ON again.I can clearly hear clicking inside my amp every time there is a brownout. If I turn it on when most people are at work, the amp does not mute itself because voltage is quite stable then. But on weekends and in the evening, when power is less clean, my amp clicks and mutes itself all the time, almost every 5 minutes, sometimes even more.I don't want that protection in my hard to find amp to go bad from being overused, so I bought this regulator. Unfortunately, it made no difference. My amp still clicks and mutes itself every few minutes when power is dirty. So, in that respect it was a waste of money.As for larger power fluctuations, I could tell that it prevented my computer shutting down a few times we had brownouts.In conclusion, it is OK for more pronounced power fluctuations, and useless for less noticeable ones which can still affect more sensitive equipment. Also, durability is questionable (in my case there is 33% chance of it going bad within less then a year after purchasing it).
EasyCall Desktop Keyboard/Mouse ComboEasyCall Desktop Keyboard/Mouse ComboI was more than a little surprised when I saw this here on Amazon, and read that it was first available in2006.My surprise was due to the fact that I had recentlypurchased another Logitech product, called Cordless Desktop Laser LX-715.Although it was listed as being new, when it arrivedit was missing all paperwork and the software. I alsocould not find a receiver in the box. Having no wayof knowing that the receiver was in the speakerphone,I called Logitech to purchase one from them. To mysurprise the kind lady informed me that the LX-715was not yet on the market, and therefore support for it was not yet available. I did a little checkingand discovered that, although there had been an attemptto conceal the part number on the keyboard, it was thesame part number as the keyboard in the LX-710 Desktop.So I re-called Logitech and asked why the receiverfor the LX-710 wouldn't work for the LX-715, and aftera while they said that they wouldn't promise anything, but it should work. For $10.00 it was worth the risk.(It does work)Now I see this Desktop, with the all of the same parts, listed under a different name, and unlike the "yet to be released" LX-715, (it's out now), this identical setup has been available for years.Is it me, or is Logitech playing some sort of game?Now on to the review.I am lucky enough to have room to spread out my working space; and because my corded Logitech Mediakeyboard and MX-310 mouse afford more options when combined with the new set, I use both. This turnedout to be lucky for me when a time came that requiredbooting into Safe Mode. You can't do this with the wireless, it doesn't become functional until Windows has started Setpoint. I can see that being a realproblem for those without a corded keyboard alreadyinstalled.As for the keyboard itself, I find that my old Mediagives me less trouble. It, at least, doesn't requirereconnecting through the speakerphone, unlike theEasycall, which for some reason requires that actionquite frequently. The Hotkeys, again unlike the Media, require you to hold down a special key while striking the Hotkey desired. I am not coordinated enough to be able to do this with only one hand, given the placementof the special key. One thing I can do easily, it seems, is activate either the media player or the messenger. It's so easy in fact I don't have to do a thing. Several times a day one or the other startthemselves, as if by magic. A minor irritation, but it isn't the only one so it is more irrita1ting than it should be. The Setpoint software provides the option of disabling a lot of keys, presumably to guard againstaccidentally turning on Caps or Number Lock (or insert, Windows Start or the Scroll lock keys, I guessthis is a good thing, but the usual LEDs were fine with me. Why can't I disable the keys that I do hitfrequently, because they're hanging off either side ofthe keyboard? I can, and Logitech recommends, disabling the Scroll Lock key, but I decided to live dangerously and leave it (and the insert key and theWindows key) alone. Truthfully I left them all alone,despite the lack of LED signals. There is a BOLD greenmessage that appears on the screen when any of the aforesaid keys are turned on or off.If I sound as though I dislike this set I'm not trying to, I do like most of its features. There is though, one more thing that is perhaps the most annoying of all. The mouse, or the software, will reset the number of lines moved per click to a large number, making me finally decide to use the scroll barbefore I threw it out the window in disgust. And I do mean every time I used Control Panel to fix the problemit would reset almost immediately. Also, the scroll wheel itself feels stiff and just not "right". As long as I'm at this I should add that the mouse requires a LOT of room to move to move the cursor anydistance. I find myself holding down the left buttonwhile picking up the mouse to reposition it; my arm isn't long enough to move the required distance to movethe cursor across the entire page.But I like the set!Question: What should I call it, since Logitech doesn't seem to have settled on a name yet. (Or when it will be released!)Have a Blessed day!
The unit did not perform as advertised. Commercial volumns on TV still remaind higher than regular programming.
the ear hangers are not adjustable and the wire is split making one longer than the other.i wish i hadn't bought these
The product received is not the product I ordered. It has no D-rings, no zippered outside pocket, no strap, and does not have dual zippers, as the description indicated. It is cheaper material than the previous version. I will not be ordering any more of these.
Review Visioneer 9320:+ The side open covers is a nice feature.- The user guide is not up to date for the current release - 8.x.- The software installation aborted and required an extensive search of the Visioneer web site to locate utilities to remove Registry entries.- The 35mm Negative scan terminates at high (&gt;4800) resolution.- The 9320 is available for $25&lt; @ competitive outlets.- No configuration option to keep the Scan Monitor from loading at Start-Up.Summary: Don't waste your time or money here.
Problems:1. USB requires a separate cable. Why? Too much trouble to have a .02 cent plug slide out from the end? Don't use this if you travel or for business on the go.2. Device ceases without warning, battery gets used up and you have no chance to do anything. Why not charge from the laptop USB port, Oh, that's right it won't connect directly to USB.3. Poor audio. Sounds like telephones from last century. Obviously, this is no good for music.4. 128Meg of ram. Are you serious? You can't even find a pen drive that small, and this thing will only record:5. Wav only, no MP3 format.This unit would have been really neat back in 1960s or 1970s. The only good thing is the buttons to play fast, delete, etc. Didn't keep mine long enough to see how long they would last. The units size would have been OK if its features were good, like including a slide out USB plug. But for such a limited feature set and memory, why did they have to make it so big? My advice is to wait, Olympus likes to re release the nearly exact same model with incremental improvements. I say wait until the iPod and Zune competition results in one of them including good recording features, then you'll have everything.Note to manufacturers: No we don't want to have 5 gadgets in our pocket. Our music playing device better voice record and vice versa.
Well, I know that this will sound a little fishy to someone out there who can perfectly enjoy the great techology that this camera has to offer... but to me it [was dissapointing] to find out that the USB connection wouldn't hook up to my computer at all, which basically means that I could takes great pictures with my camera, but I could put them on my computer.Now I read that some other people had the same problem with their computers as well... probably because of the windows ME which I also have. So even though the camera seems to be one heck of a good piece of hardware, it just seems pointless if you cannot use it. So I see no other choice than to give it 1 star.If you have another edition of windows this camera is probably pretty cool.Anyway... I had to give it back... I will buy a Casio exilim sx-z3 instead.
I wore these for a run and couldn't even believe how bad these wore. I ran 3 miles and by the first half mile i had to take them off because they kept bouncing out of my ears. If you sit still these are decent headphones but even walking makes these bounce out. I have normal shaped/sized ears and was greatly dissatisfied with this product.
I was looking for a radio that would be visually interesting AND provide good sound. Unfortunately, this product possessed only one of these two qualities. The Crosley WR18 Mini Bubler provided visual interest, especially when all lights were turned on and bubbles rolled through the tubes surrounding its face. On the other hand, sound quality of its internal speakers was poor. I probably would have retained the product inspite of this deficiency, but after only three days the CD player locked and trapped a new CD in its tray. Thereafter, I was unable to switch the player to radio mode. I had no choice but to return the unit for a full refund.
This remote had great potential since it had native support for almost all of the media programs, and there were plugins for it from Girder and Event Ghost.Unfortunately, their description of "Windows Vista (any edition)" means any 32-bit edition. If you're running 64-bit Vista the drivers will not work. Their web site states that they hope to have 64 bit drivers in the near future, but I'm not holding my breath. This thing's going back. I should have done better research before purchasing this, and it didn't help that Amazon, while usually amazing in the shipping speed department, decided to take 3 weeks to ship this item.
Installed and worked immeadiately . . . until it died 5 minutes later.The Win-XP Device Manager shows it is installed and working properly, but it no longer controls the cursor. Un-installing and re-installing did not fix the problem, nor did changing channels. What could possibly be the problem with these things?
I bought one of these units and it is horrible. It will not read/use/format blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW so it is only good as a DVD player. When you call tech support they will tell you to buy Mitshibusi DVD (only availabe in Australia). Other formats they claim will have 95% failure rates when trying to record. I tried Verbatium, Memorex, Toshiba and they all failed with 90% error rates or moreSave your money, buy anything other than LG, I know I'll never buy an LG product as I feel cheated by the product and slighted by customer service.
Provided little or no signal improvement in my environment. Based on the reviews so far, I suspect environment-structure and product placement are major factors in the effectiveness of this product. Buy with reduced expectations and a return request in mind.
its just a damn cable and i don't like explaining my self it didn't come on times if i didn't have to fill this out you would have gotten 5 stars
The size of the keyboard is exactly what I am looking for but the design is somewhat boring, or actually cheap. A bit more style would be nice. The layout of the keys is good for me. Not sure if this keyboard is spill-proof. There are no holes in the bottom.It looks quite robust. I'd take it anywhere and not fearing scratches on it. It would be a different story if it was more stylish.The buttons were a bit stiff to press in the first week. They became more flexible after that but it still requires much effort to type compared to the more high profile keyboards out there. It also isn't a very quiet keyboard. I'm now on the lookout for a more quiet keyboard.
took way to long how long does it really take to get a code read it think it would be fast not up to 4 hours lol what a joke i guess thats what i get for reading that would be a digital code sent to me instantly
This may be a good player, but be careful. I did a amazon search under "multi-disc dvd player" and this was listed. When I contacted the vendor and advised him, he said he would take it back less 20% restocking. This is not a multi-disc player
There is absolutely no difference between monster cables and the cables you get at monoprice.com. I have a PS3, HD-DVD, DirecTV and a HDMI switch box all hooked up with supposed inferior cables and I haven't had one single problem. The picture on my TV is incredible.
I received this cartridge one week after I ordered it - average time for shipping.I installed the cartridge in my fax machine - would not work. The fax machine could not recognize that there was a new cartridge installed. Upon inspection of the cartridge, I discovered why. One end had been damaged when it was refilled with toner.I contacted amazon and my email was forwarded to the company. I received a reply soon after and my account was credited for the full purchase price of the toner.Final review: Customer service - good. Product - bad.
This is an obsolete product, which the manufacturer stopped producing more than two years ago and no longer supports. It will NOT charge an ipod nano. Do not purchase!!
I purchased this television 15 months ago from AFEES. Now I see I paid too much. Too bad they only back their purchases for one year. After intermitant use, mine stopped operating by displaying a flashing light indicating it may come on, but never does. For the time it did work, it seemed loud when powering up when I turned it on. I thought that was normal since it was new. Now I have a monument in my living room with a blank screen. Once again Sony has let me down. That's twice in three months. UPDATE... The technician replaced the $400 lamp and brought the TV back to life. Since then, I've waited for additional parts to correct the bright yellow appearance of my picture with large fuzzy rings and a lack of all reds and blues. The hits just keep on coming.
The tiny USB connector snapped off after a few uses, it bent when I set camera down and then just weakened from there. I am getting one of the angled USB connector models and suspect that will resolve that issue...
Bought the camera to take in my kayak. Nice and small, put in a baggie, handle with wet hands, splashes, etc. Great idea and size. I think the camera is very hard to hold still. Many photos are blurred all over, moving subjects are almost always blurred. I think it must have the shutter speed of an instamatic - about 1/30 of a second. I think the problem is with the shutter release. Getting the focus is easy - the extra push to take the image is hard. On a tripod using the timer, touched by no hands, the camera works perfectly. Otherwise it's a challenge and a big disappointment.
Well, the time when BOSE name was associated with good sound came and gone. As for now it is company who sells crappy speakers for reach guys. In fact you can get the speaker s that sound much better for third of the price but they will not be such beautifully slick. For the price you can get pro sound from Samson, M-Audio, Fostex Alesis studio monitors. This set has bad everything. It has dirty bass, poor midrange (near not midrange) and flat and dull highs. Yes it is slick, but there's no sound.To have the sound you need the space where the sound could resonate, that's why people buy larger speakers with invertors. It is simple like that: no resonance - no sound!If you have the extra money to show off with BOSE brand buy those. But do not forget to save some money to buy a good speakers along to listen to music after your friends will read the label.
Extremely easy to use, but that's the problem - my whole family, including kids, takes videos with this and we end up with hundreds of useless videos. Also, it does not "pause," so when you stop recording, then start again, it's another video. I have NO idea how to put them together into one big video. It's like the old-fashioned cameras with film, when you end up with a lot of useless pictures you keep anyway. We have some great moments in many of these videos, but can't figure out how to edit out the bad stuff.
My unit arived with screws loose and one screw missing. When I pluged it in to my computer it gave an error c10. It kept cutting in and out on my computer trying to open a usb channel but never showed up as a drive on my computer. When I tried to find a mfgr website for advice, I could not find Cavalry! I now must return the unit.My advice stay away from companys without websites.
Allegedly installs on PC and Mac OSX (10.2). Attempted install on Mac G4 which more than met minimum requirements and could not plan routes, print maps, nor add markers. Tried to uninstall, reinstall to no avail. Website support is pitiful, phone calls and emails not responded to. I am beginning to think it would be easier to drive the 7 hours to Colorado from Wyoming to visit Nat Geo in person. Stay away mac users!
I have used the DVD's that are shown in the picture but what you get is not what is pictured. The speed I expected was 8x but I received 16x. I went ahead and tried them and they would not play in any of the DVD players. If I had known that you were misleading your product I would have never bought from you.
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND KEEP SHOPPING......NONE OF THE EAR PIECES STAY IN YOUR EAR AND FOR THE SHORT TIME THAT IT DID IT WAS EXTREMELY UN-COMFORTABLE. THE WIRE ITSELF IS QUITE THICK AND HEAVY WHICH CAUSES THE EARBUDS TO BE PULLED OUT. IF YOU'RE GOING TO SIT PERFECTLY STILL THEY MAY BE OK BUT IF YOUR USING THESE FOR WALKING OR EXCERCISING YOU WILL BE VERY DISAPPOINTED. AS FAR AS THE SOUND QUALITY THEY WERE FAIR, NOT MUCH BETTER THAN A CHEAP $10 PAIR THAT I HAD...ALSO THE SUPPLIER ELECTRONICA DIRECT DID NOT WANT TO HEAR OF ANY RETURNS....BOTTOM LINE IS MAKE SURE YOU ROAD TEST THESE BEFORE YOU BUY OR ELSE LIKE ME YOU WILL BE STUCK WITH SOMETHING YOU HAVE NO USE FOR.............
I thought I'd love this, and the power outlet is very useful, but the USB ports aren't that useful to me, because they don't allow for my iPhone to be charged while being plugged in. So I have to use my regular USB ports after all. What a waste.
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.
I was given these for Christmas, so I can't complain too much, but I wanted to post a review so people won't spend their own money on these things.The clip-on mechanism is uncomfortable no matter where the telescoping arm is set on my ears, and after about a half-hour of wear, they begin to hurt to the point of me not wanting to wear them. The idea of clip-ons makes sense I guess, but the cord is constantly tangled and it's not a very secure fit.As far as sound quality, these are somewhat "muddy" sounding headphones. While I'm no audiophile, I am not impressed *at all* with quality.I already ordered a set of Koss Portapros to replace these. It seems that a little bulkiness is worth it over these things. Even Grados SR-60s would be a better buy.
This is the WORST power wire ever purchased. They claim it is 4 gauge, but in reality it is 8 gauge! it is all shielding and hardly any copper wiring. It is made from such thinly stranded wire that cutting the cable shield will surely cause you to cut into the wire, reducing the gauge even more. I have performed trunk battery installations in 8 other vehicles, all using 4 gauge wire. Using this wire the car will NOT START. For comparison, Stinger brand 4au wire is 3.0mm, Phoenix Gold's 4au wire is 2.5mm, this brand is 2.0mm. AGAIN THIS IS NOT 4au WIRE!!!! Don't be ripped off.
Had all the functionality I wanted but ended up being a very costly printer. Because it has separate printheads and it monitors the age of your ink cartridges it has been VERY expensive to run. I do mostly black and white printing with only occasional color. This printer constantly 'tests' it's own printheads --as I have learned-- so it uses the various color printheads and ink even when you haven't printed any color items. It tells you your ink is going to expire, which is a good reminder, but then it just stops printing one day--even if there is plenty of ink. Even if you just want to print in black and white it will stop because your color ink cartridge has expired. I finally found a work around--removed the internal battery. But still requires replacement of all color printheads to print in black and white???You are better off getting the printers that have the printheads in the cartridge rather than spending 4 times as much money to replace 3 color printheads plus the color cartridge to print in BLACK and WHITE.
I actually have these on right now and keep moving them around because they are so uncomfortable. The ear pieces are not adjustable, hard and in the wrong direction. When I move around there's just static.Off to research something with a great review so I can return these....
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.
In my Epson C60 printer this ink was terrible. It requires head cleaning almost daily, usually requiring running the head cleaning utility 3-5 times. Don't buy it.
I bought my optical mouse about a year ago. I was very happy with my puchase back then, but as I began to use the mouse I started to notice one glaring problem. The clip used to secure the wireless conector to the back of the mouse (thus shutting off the battery) just doesn't hold tight enough anymore. Therefor it leaves the battery on and the batteries lasts about a week before your replacing them again. Perhaps Microsoft needs to work out a few kinks.
Absolute worst printer I've ever used. I am a college student. Just this morning I woke up and tried to print out documents for a speech. Of course the stupid ink ran out (after I just replaced it last month!) I ran out to Best Buy and dropped $50 on new ink. When I came home, I replaced the cartridges and began printing. My sheets came out with lines in them. Ran a nozzle check. Still had lines. Cleaned the heads. Ran it again. Lines. Lines. Lines. I've printed out about 10 nozzle checks and ONE regular document and the ink I PAID FOR THIS MORNING is already 3/4 gone! Unbelievable! STAY. AWAY.
I just bought a COBY MP3 Player a few days ago. I had music on it, it played well and 3 days later it stopped working. The Battery was on right, I never dropped it and It was very well taken care of. Now all it does is flash. I tried to plug it into the USB to see if it would start to no avail. I am starting to think COBY is selling refurbished products on low priced ones. I don't think I'll waste my time buying another COBY Digital Audio Player MP3
Save your money if you are considering buying it. While it does hold everything nicely it is cheaply made the zippers are made out of super thin plastic and evenutally break making the compartments hard to open.
I've had this camera for 12 months and 3 weeks. It (of course) has a 12-month warranty. 2 weeks out of warranty and it dies. While this has been an excellent camera while functioning, it is particularly frustrating when an electronic item fails moments after its warranty period. Kodak will not budge. Other electronics companies that I've dealt with in the past have stepped up and responsibly honored their warranty slightly beyond norm in appreciation for customer loyalty. So far, no luck with Kodak. After talking to a service center, I've found that the repair is likely to cost me about $200. Important note; the camera was never dropped or exposed to moisture. This is simply a mechanical failure.While this camera was great while it worked, my experience has me doubting that I will replace it with another Kodak.
My wife is a first grade teacher and we bought this sharpener because of the claim it is for teachers, and I respect the brand. HA!! Too funny. This sharpener is poorly designed with plastic gears at an angle that causes the shavings to get packed into them. That is why it sharpens off center all the time. It is always getting jammed. I have taken it apart several times to diagnose and repair it for my wife. Why don't they make metal gears at a down angle from them? We will be looking for a better sharpener!
Company shipped wrong item; I received a Microsoft LifeCam webcam instead. Didn't realize the mistake until it was too late.
I loaded this pack with my camera gear (Olympus E-520 & 4 lenses, plus minor accessories) & walked around the house - after only a few minutes, I realized that I would not find it at all comfortable for any real field use! With some additional "fiddling", I found that if the pack is adjusted to ride high enough on your back to be even semi-comfortable, it is so high that accessing the gear when swung around to the front is quite awkward - if it's adjusted low enough to allow easy access to your gear, it rides so low that it becomes even more uncomfortable & floppy. I returned the pack - & returned to my "tried & true" ancient Lowepro belt rig with padded camera case & auxiliary pouches for lenses, etc. Although this "Sling Pack" sounds like a great idea, I think that either a belt rig or conventional-style backpack is going to be much better, in terms of both comfort &/or accessibility, depending on the bulk & weight of the gear you want to carry.
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.
I used to think HP products were the top of the line but I don't think that way anymore. This is a terrible scanner, a so-so fax machine, and a pretty good printer. The downsides - scanning takes forever!!!, the document feeder sucks, and now the machine has a system failure at least once a day. The upside - decent color copies that can be enlarged and reduced. Don't buy an HP there has to be something better out there.
For the price it was great in the beginning. It stretches easy and dislodges the headset at times. the armband lost it's hold and the Zune flops around with use.
This radio is not only cheap looking but the sound has a tin quality to it.Forget the short wave as I can barely pull in any stations.I need a flash light to see the lighted dial at night.What a fool I was to buy this radio.Please learn from my mistake!
DO NOT BUY!!!!! The product I received was flawed. I used it with multiple variations of equipement and TVs. The TVs displayed blue lines infront of the movie, picture, etc and caused the image to be jumpy. The price is a reflection of the quality. It is a waste of time and money.
im here thinking this thing would be helping me out, not making more unwanted wiring! PORT ONE or whatever you call it is the only one that WORKS and PORT TWO is jus plain old DEAD. not to mention they gave me two but THEY STILL DONT WORK!
I ordered this to upgrade my computer in November. Upon installation, I suddenly started getting a "Blue Screen" with some sort of error message. After a bunch of swapping new and old modules, I suspected that one module was dead on arrival. Took it to a friend who is a certified Tech. He confirmed my belief and swapped out the faulty module with a good one he had on hand. I expected more quality from Crucial!
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!
My usb port was about 1.5 feet from the mouse and the mouse still did not pick up the signal. Tried it out with 2 sets of mice and the same results. Went back to Best Buy and got a logitech (V200) that worked right out of the box
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.
I wanted to switch out the component cables going from my tv to cable box, and was happy to see this one with such a good price and seemingly good reviews. I got it today, plugged it in, and the picture was terrible - very granulated/digitalized. I switched back to component cables and the picture looked great again. It was so cheap, I'm not going to waste my time and money to send it back; I'll just stick with component I guess. Anyway, it's in the trashcan now. Most reviewers seem to think this is a great cable so maybe I just got a dud? (ps - I don't work for sony, i promise)
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.
OK, I bought this card after reading all the nice reviews, but in fact, it sucks. The official website doesn't have a driver for windows 7. It took me hours to find a driver from its chip manufactur. Now the computer finally recognized the card and can be connected to the router, but 80% of the time, the only thing you see when opening up a browswer is "server not found". It's on its way back to amazon. If you are eager to try out windows 7 when it's out, avoid this card as best as you can.
I was very disapointed in this back pack. It's extreamly big, the strange place with the two nets is practicaly useless, and even though it appears that the zippers are hidden by a weather gaurd to help protect the computer from the rain, they aren't. All in all i would have liked a different pack.
I have been using Memorex DVDs for the past year or so and up to a month ago had burned around 600 Memorex DVDs with, maybe, one or two coasters. I couldn't understand why everyone was down on them. Then last month I got a bad batch and about halfway down a 100 stack started getting a lot of bad ones; I was up to around ten when I gave up using them and trashed what was left.I had seen lots of people here recommend Taiyo Yuden/JVC as the gold standard of DVDs with most people claiming they never had a bad disc. The 100 disc stack I ordered arrived this afternoon and I started right in burning. The first disc was fine, the second one looked like it had water stains on the burning side so I didn't use it, the third one generated an error message after around twenty minutes: Can not record on this disc. Now I have to decide whether to keep going or just pack them up now and return them to the seller.I guess I'll keep going; maybe one bad one isn't the end of the world, but coming up as only the second disc burned it isn't a great omen. Then again, maybe I'll go back to Memorex.And I have to say, too, that I don't like the idea of there being no printing, no name on the disc; for me, it's damn hard to tell one side from the other.
I just bought my second soundbridge. After I bought my first soundbridge I was enthusiastic about this product- it set up easily and allowed me to quickly tune into stations from all over the world and then store them in my presets so I could access them anytime.My recently bought second soundbridge has a software "upgrade" that requires the use of a web based service ([...]) to store presets. In other words the new soundbridge needs a PC to store presets while the old one had this functionality built in. Presumably Roku thinks that it is more userfriendly if you can select your stations on the PC. Maybe so, if this feature would work reliably. Unfortunately I had nothing but trouble with it. Aside from the fact that you have to go through a registration process and a lengthy setup their server seems to be down a lot and I cannot access my presets at all. Without that finding and selecting statios becomes very time consuming and cumbersome. The new software pretty much turns a previously great product into a useless piece of junk. I hope that the folks at Roku realize that and at least give users the option of not using their web-based preset software.
I purchased this range expander for obvious reasons. I have spent about 24 hours trying to get it to work. Now I read on some forum that it only works with two specific Linksys routers. That was not mentioned anywhere noticeable on the box(which I threw away after I got it) nor is it anywhere in the documentation, which I still have.
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.
This is not a real kenwood KCA-ip300V ipod cable. it is a knock off and will not work with your radio.i bought one it did not work i contacted kenwood and they said if it was a kenwood product it would say kenwood on the juction box and it does not.if you are looking for this cable contact kenwood for a kenwood dealer. This is what i did and it works great.
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.
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 attempted to install this in a Asus Windows 7 64bit box. I preloaded the drivers I downloaded from the ATI website. The computer refused to boot. I called ATI service and they are open 9 to 5 M-H and 9-3 Fri, not at all on weekends. This is as good as no service since this was for a home computer. I am returning it. I will not buy ATI again.
IO Gear is clueless and offers me no help. If the LED is on they're happy! This does not work under OS X 10.5.7 on an Intel iMac. Can't say about any other mac's. The IO gear package says OS X is supported, wrong!Don't waste you time on this, many other OS X users are happy with a Keyspan USA-19HS.
Just spent more than 3 hours trying to connect my PC with the shiny white music streamer. No chance at all because I'm running XP with SP3. Well equipped hardware but software is a catastrophy.Save your time and look for something else if your computer is running XP and SP3.
I have not received any USPS notice. After I checked the email which told me my stuff failed to deliver on Nov 12, I went to local post office before 9am on Nov. 18th as first custumer. I gave the the email including tracking number to check. I was told no items for me. I tracked from website, it's in transit. On Dec 1st I called 1-8002221811, a madam told me this item should send back and give a case number; I was told I would receive response in 2-3 work-days. Nothing happened. On Dec 7, i when to local office, they could not find anything. Dec 11, I sent out email for tacking, and just old information sent out. On Dec 16, I called 800 and I was told to contact sender.
I have not found this product to do what it purports to do.I am trying to find something that I can connect to my TV tomake it work. I am not upset, I figure it was not that much moneyand was certainly worth a try. It has worked for some people.Not sure why it did not work for me.The service was great, no problem ordering or receiving it in quick time.The seller is not responsible in my opinion for the fact it does not work on my TV system.
I bought the Wacom Graphire2 Pen as replacement for the discontinued Cross iPen because I have to use Windows 2000 and there's no iPen driver for Windows 2000. I have tendinitis in my arms and they get sore quickly when I use a mouse, touchpad, or trackball; so I've use the iPen for 5 years instead. Instead of the absolute positioning that you would used for drawing, I use both products in their relative positioning mode (Wacom calls this Mouse Mode) where moving the pen about an inch move the pointer from one side of the screen to the other. Since we can make very small precise motions with the hand we used to write with, this worked very well with the iPen. The Wacom pen is much harder to use because it abruptly shifts from absolute to an accelerated relative positioning when it's moved the same distance. I've endlessly fiddled with the control panel settings for mouse speed and acceleration and just can't get it to work smoothly like the iPen. But the most annoying misfeature is that the pointer jumps a significant distance on the screen whenever I press the Wacom pen onto the pad to cause a left button click. I'll be the first to admit that my use of the Wacom pen is not the most common, but for this use I can only give it a 2 star rating.
I was happy with the product until the battery only lasted several minutes off of the charger. After a tedious ordeal with TomTom customer service, I spent money mailing my TomTom back and then they sent me a refurbished one. Since I've had the 'new' one, it randomly shuts off at what seem like the most inopportune times, like in the middle of a multiple-turn guidance with tons of traffic. I'm now in the process of dealing with their customer service again. It's no pleasure.If it tells you anything, it's almost May now and they've still got the same message they had in December (when I had the first trouble) stating they apologize for the inconvenience but due to the 'holiday season' they are experiencing 'higher than normal call volume.'I've got an older Magellan that I use for outdoor activities. In the 5 years I've had it, I've had no problems. I'd suggest sticking with Magellan if you want a quality product with no hassles.
My wife and I received these binoculars for Christmas. We were very excited because we do a lot of traveling to national parks and these would also be great for biking. The binoculars work great but the digital camera picture quality is very poor in my opinion. The picture quality is not close to the picture you see when looking through the binocs. It seems like the issue stems from trying to hold the binocs as still as possible when you take the picture. Most pictures are a little blury and some will be so blury you won't be able to tell what you're looking at. The best picture will not be "crisp". Note that I posted two pictures I took with this product to this website (customer pictures).Also, when you hit the "SNAP" button to take a picture, it takes a second or two before you here the sound indicating that the picture was taken. Because of this, you're never really sure when the picutre was actually taken ... is it when you hit the SNAP button or when you hear the sound ... or between those two times. The bottom line here is that while this sounds like a great idea I'm not sure that the technology is to the point to satisfy my expectations.
The Item doesn't work properly. The video quality is okay. There is a loud background static type of noise both on the TV and on the computer video card when I attempted to record a show. The background noise makes the product useless.
This item is clearly malfunctioning. I did not read all the comments, and should have. My 1 star is because this seller should know this is a faulty item. Black & Decker have openly admitted that this item is faulty and they no longer support it. I am currently in talks with Amazon to have this item pulled from the site. Buyer beware!
My only complaint with the Philips unit that I bought was that it has become faulty after one year (just after my guarantee ran out). The picture & sound is 'sticky' which seems to indicate a hardrive problem. I was advised by Tivo to buy a new unit as it would cost a lot to repair this :(On a more positive note I would strongly recommend buying some kind of personal tv recorder. They are fantastic and I cannot live without one now. I seldom watch live TV (except for the news). I have told Tivo exactly what I want to watch and it records it.I would recommend a buy BUT make sure you get some kind of service plan with these units. A friend bought a Sony and his became faulty after 3 months (same problem). Maybe it is a bit of a design flaw to have these units contantly recording 24 hrs per day!The other thing to check is the privacy policy of the service provider (Tivo/Ultimate TV). My Tivo box sends details of everything I have watched, when I have changed channel and other viewing habits. This greatly concerns me. Tivo did assure me that no customer identifier is sent with this but I still feel like this is a move towards Orwell's 1984.I would have given these units a 5 were it not for mine breaking!Have fun and get one!
I bought this DVD player about a year ago and after only light usage the player will not work the text message reads "no dvd in player". Audiovox wants 97.00 plus shipping to look at it. Don't waste your money on this player.
As a caveat to prospective shoppers of what is one of the high end and costlier brands. Denon had me on a merry chase to get a remote control for an audio product. They have outsourced the parts department to Hermann's in Florida."Sorry sir,your item is discontinued,you would need to buy the whole receiver to get the compatible remote for your deck." Huh? This has a baloney flavor to me that I really do not like. Their HQ didnt seem to know much,frankly. My suggestion is to check out the high end models from Pioneer, Sony and JVC. They make accessories and parts avaiable directly and easily from the company. And no baloney. This is a competitive market and there are goodies aplenty such as inputs and outputs and circuitry goodies to shop for. (Unless the cachet factor is vital to you. In which event, good luck and don't forget the B and W speakers from UK.) Good luck and aloha. Gerry
The description for this product, both on the Amex website who subcontracted amazon to send these in exchange for rewards points, and on amazon is inaccurate. These headphones are meant for *specific boss hardware (car stereos)* and are not adaptable to any *other* piece of equipment. The wireless transmitter requires a power supply, not included and not availableEven the print on the product's boxes is misleading, leading one to believe the headphones compatible with video game consoles. The above review was right on the money. Buyer beware. I'm appalled that this product is listed as an amazon prime product. And unless I can figure out how to get a points reimbursement to amex, I can't even return them. Worse, I now have two sets of them.
These cartridges must be factory rejects. The 3 colors in this cartridge are supposed to be red, blue, and yellow. Mine had orange instead of yellow. No wonders they are cheaper here. DON'T BUY!!!
have spent over 2 hours trying to get labels to align properly. I would not recommend this to anyone. Total waste of money.
I used the FR114P for a couple of days before returning it. I had to reboot the router every day to re-gain connectivity to the internet. Additionally, if I disconnected my ethernet cable on any of my PCs, the print server app would continually try to connected/search for the printer server causing the pc to bog down and be really slow. Do not buy one of these - the D-Link DI-707P is far superior.
I tried to redeem the code from xbox live and first an error occured, then a message appeared confirming the transaction, but when I tried to use the points, my current microsoft points balance was still at 0. Now if I try to redeem the code again, it says that the code is already redeemed.As usual, Microsoft makes everything harder than it should be. DO NOT BUY AN XBOX 360 IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT IT!
This printer continues to randomly crease the paper down the center. Have not figured out why or what causes this.
I purchased this soft case for my Canon S5 IS. It was for the S5 but when I received, it was obvious that the case was not meant for the S5. Too small. As a matter of fact, the packaging for the case lists the S3, S2 S1 and G6 as being compatible. It does not mention the S5.
The reviewers who rave about this product had a different experience. If you want to drive your car over it, buy it. But if you want to use it as it was intended, there are problems: my flash drive loaded something the moment I plugged it in. There was no input from me. Then, I tried to erase the U3 nonsense (a mess, as many Amazon reviews state), and I couldn't do so.The company tells you to use their uninstaller. The uninstaller kept telling me that I had to close an open program on the drive. There wasn't any open program, so we couldn't proceed with this option.An alternative method was to delete the icon on the system tray. Since there wasn't any icon on the tray, we couldn't do this either.We stopped reading the third method (to do something before you install the item) as the item had already installed itself.An email for support produced a further complication: an 'EBOX' had been created for me which I had to access with a password - which we had to write down in a secure place. Big deal! We go to the ebox, click on something, and lo and behold! - a message appears from a support person, tellling me to use the 3 methods listed above. My email call for help had already stated that the three methods didn't work.In all fairness, we hadn't registered the item at the time of the email (because the serial number was too small for any of us to see without a magnifying glass and it is printed in Grey text on a Grey surface.Right now, we are involved in a lottery which will determine which of us will have the great pleasure of being allowed to throw the item under the wheels of the next large truck which passes by our office.
1. difficult to carry around.2. the hinges will give in in some time due to heavy screen.
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.
This seemingly simple device was absolutely useless. I bought an identical looking one (different brand though) from a brick and mortar shop that worked perfectly. This piece of junk just failed to operate. It wasn't even assembled correctly and once I took it apart to rearrange the pieces I found that it still wouldn't actually activate my flash unit. It's not the design, as I said the identical product in a different package worked fine, it's the manufacturing that was f-ed up.If you need to connect a cable to a hot shoe get a similar device, just not this exact one. These people are clueless.
Threads on the umbrella knob stripped on mine too. 6 months total ownership, but I use my Manfrotto 026 most the time (maybe got a dozen uses out of this trash). Additionally, this one does not hold weight near as well as my Manfrotto 026; it sags with a 580ex and an umbrella if you lean it more than 45 degrees.There's absolutely no point in buying these when you can get a name brand metal adapter for a few bucks more (at the moment the 026 is $5 more). The metal ones lock and loosen smoother, sag less, and will last much longer. Don't waste your money on this crap.
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'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.
When I first hooked them up they sounded great, however after a period of a month or two the couldn't handle the juice, the heated up and the voice coiles fried, I went on and went with some rockford fostgate p3's and these are worth the extra money, I found them online for about $118 a piece.
I have programmed and reprogrammed this device to watch TV, DVR, DVD with a stereo for sound. I choose the radio signal option instead of the infrared and it DOES NOT WORK with any consistency. My family no longer uses it. I have been on the phone with support at Monster. They are nice but the problems do not get fixed. It works for awhile for some things and then other times it just doesn't turn the volume up, turn the TV off, etc.After about 12 hours of time spent on it over a few days, I have come to hate the thing.
MAKE SURE YOU download rsdpv.exe or the pictures you load into it will not work! radio shack should have thought of this. "youve got questions they got no answers"
I need a GPS this new year for my driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco vacation. I first bought a Tomtom XL-W. The box inludes only a quick set up. The quick setup neglects to mention that the TTS is not on by default (it is advertised prominently on the box though), it took me a few days just to find out how to set up the correct TTS (change the speech to computer voice). On the box, there is a bluetooth symbol, but I found out, again after a few frustating days trying to connect my phone, that the XL-W bluetooth is only for traffic report not handfree phone. The last straw is that it refused to connect to my computer. Calling tech support did not sems to help, they recommended that I returned it for another one. I decided to return it for a different one, a TomTom 720 because it has handfree bluetooth. Since I already have experience with the XL-W, I know how to change the default speech (no TTS) to TTS. But the TTS has a problem of correctly pronouncing the many spanish street name in California. If you did not read the name on the GPS before hand, you would not know what in the world it was saying. The 720 however, connected to my phone just fine. My trip to SF from LA through Santa Barbara was uneventful with the 720. It worked fine most of the time but with a annoying flaw: it always announced that I have reached my destination about 50-100 ft away from the Hotel or at my home. Some of the tall buildings in downtown SF caused the 720 to lose the satelite tracking for a few minutes. It was unerving to drive in downtown SF in the rain trying to find your way in bad traffic & had the map screen suddenly rotated around when the car was iddling or was going straight. It directed me to turn left on some streets with no left-turn. The battery only last 3 hours, may be four with the power-saving on. After, I got home from the trip, I tried to update the 720 using the latest TomTom Home which I download from the TomTom website. The software update downloaded and installed fine as report on the TomTom home screen but after I tried to turn on the updated 720, it gave me the TomTom version of the blue screen of death and refused to work again even after I pushing the reset button. I have to return this one too.
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)
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 am not an audiophile, but I thought that these earbuds performed well. Where they fall behind is that the removable rubber ear buds easily fall off. There are three sizes that come with the earbuds, but generally only one set fit well. I called Sony and asked for another set.... $15!!! This is my second and last pair (once again the rubber ear buds have fallen off and are no where to be found). Not worth the price if you ask me.
Almost the worst junk I have ever dealt with in my life. The worst junk was another HP printer that I made the mistake of buying at the same time that I got this one. If you want a printer, that jams, is hard to use ( you basically have to reprogram you computer over and over every time you want to switch from legal to 8.5" x 11 " paper. Also, if you have to cancel a print, it just gets stuck, and you have to close everything that you are working on and re-start your computer every time over and over and over.................), uses tons of expensive ink because it prints badly over and over and over............., then this is the printer for you. Also, if you call Tech support, they don't even speak English, so its impossible to get any help. Total junk in a nutshell.
I bought it for midland weather radio last year. When we had the weather alert, either tornado watch or warning, the strobe light did flash, but it is not bright enuf to wake me up when I was taking nap during the day. I'm deaf.
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!
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.
I bought the Olevia 30" through Amazon back in March 2005 (at a cost of $1150 plus delivery at the time) ... a few days ago - Saturday July 29 2006, the screen suddenly went black and the TV died - the sound still worked but no vision. I had a TV expert friend look at it yesterday - and he said that it has gone for good ...Lasted less than 18 months --- so much for the 12 month warranty.My recommendation - stay away from Ovelia ... majorly disappointed - and have to falk out $800 for a replacement ....
It says Xerox but it's not, its from some other country. Sent it back, haven't gotten credit yet & it's been over 3 weeks, Will be emailing them.
I ordered the first Elite 92&#34; Screen. There was a defect in the product. The nail holes did not line up and the frame was warped on the right side causing the picture not to be clearReturned it and ordered a replacement: This one was slightly bend on the top part of the frame. I've learned to live with it but so dissatisfied with the product.I would not recommend this
As several other reviewers have stated, this isnt the greatest player. Ive owned mine for less than a year and im shopping for a new one. First off, start-up time. ive got about 32GB of music on this and with the ID3 tags enabled, it takes almost 8 minutes to start!!! I dont care who you are, thats COMPLETELY unreasonable. FM tuner and voice recorder are nice if you need to use them, can record about 2.5 hours non-stop. About 5300 files can be put in one folder, anything more than that wont get read. I use it every day, but in under a year the battery life has gone from about 13-14 hours to half that; not even a full day at work. :( Why couldnt the other companies learn from the originals, RIO. the UI on the iRiver is poor. If you have alot of artists on the player, you have to scroll through them all... slowly... Also cannot create playlists, they have to be made and imported from your computer. Stay away.
im guessing its the cables, i get a bad receptions from them "spots on the screen" paid next to nothing for them soo
I got this unit about two months ago. As other users have indicated with their units, my scanner has begun making a shrieking sound which is quite unbearable. The unit never scanned very well, and now it barely scans at all. This HP product is very attractive and well priced, but what does that mean if a piece of hardware is poor? It took me a while to figure out that the scanner was making the shrieking sound. I thought my computer was dying. I've had many scanners and never encountered anything like this before. Reading reviews here and elsewere has actually confirmed my suspicions that this is some type of design defect. I used an Agfa SnapScan 1212u for almost 8 years without a problem. I "upgraded" because I wanted a faster (USB-2 as opposed to USB-1) scanner, and a unit that had slide and film transfer capabilites. This scanner was never much faster than my Agfa and the quality is on much, much lower. Terrible. I would advise anyone reading this to buy another product.
This is my first review... and it's for an item I bought a year ago. I was immediately unsatisfied because of how slow to respond this unit is after you turn it on. After a year of regret I'm finally writing my review to express this.It does look nice... But you have to wait 7 seconds for it to even turn on. Doesn't sound like long??--well imagine pushing the power button and counting to 7 before you can hit the eject button because it won't respond to anything. Believe it or not, this is a huge annoyance. Especially weird since the unit looks so hi-tech and nice.
Picked one of these up from J&R last week...I'm pretty tech savvy and have set up several routers before, but this one took me about 7 hours over 2 days. When I entered the password for network security in the only possible box for it, it still would not recognize the pass when I would try to connect. Eventually it started working although I have no idea what I did, but it would only connect at 11 Mbps rather than 54, even if my computer was directly next to the router. The net was far too sluggish going through the router, so I sent it back for a linksys, which I had up and running perfectly in 15 min. Technically it did transmit data so I gave it better than a 1, but don't waste your time on this p.o.s.
1.) run out of battery too fast2.) only worked for 1 month.
I have been using Visioneer strobe scanners for nearly 10 years. This is one of their worst models ever. Problems include:(1) The paper wiggles around during scanning (causing warped images).(2) The entry slot is narrower than the previous model (XP 200).(3) The "guide" adjuster is difficult to align to the paper width (previous versions were automatic).(4) The driver fails intermittantly on Windows XP.(5) The single-side scanning is upside down (you can't see the paper as it is scanning, unlike previous versions).I highly recommend avoiding this product and instead buying a used XP 200 somewhere.The Visioneer design team is clearly ignoring the feedback of their customers.
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.
Lasted about a week. I did pull it out and change connections a couple of times. It couldn't take it.
The ends that I ordered were for CAT6 cabling. I needed these to complete a project in my home. The first one I tried did not work becuase the small plastic pice that keeps the pairs separated did not work as it should. I replaced the small piece and I was able to get it to work, but when the pairs were placed in the end pice and crimped, the brass pins that are supposed to penetrate the wire kept missing the wire. Good price, but poor product. I had to go elsewhere to replace the order.
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.
This printer has always been a pain in the neck to use, since you needed to have sony memory sticks to make it work. Since I graduated several years ago to flash memory, I have to download the pictures to disc, then transfer them to the stick. Bad enough, but now the machine refuses to recognise the 4 - 6" prints. It will print the little 3 - 5", but when I put in the larger paper and cartridge, the same pictures come out blank. I am sooooo thrilled. Like I said, junk.
I ordered it all the way from Nicaragua, paid custom taxes for it, and the thing doesn't work.
Actually, the hardware is fine. I'm disappointed in Amazon.com. . .I bought the WET54G Wireless Bridge from Amazon.com to use with a WRTG54G Router in a small business network I support. I picked the WET54G after reviewing it on the Linksys site and noting that I could enable WPA security since both devices support WPA and WEP.UNFORTUNATELY, the WET54G I received from Amazon.com was NOT the hardware version 2 device but, instead, version 1.1 which shipped with firmware 2.05 (upgradeable to 2.06). . . BUT I need to have a vers 2.0 hardware with firmware 2.08 or higher in order to have WPA security capability!Watch out. Make sure that the product you buy is the current version!
This polarizer just darkens - barely polarizes. I tried using it with a blue ocean and cloudy sky and it did not enhance like other polarizers i have bought. Save your money and buy a better one.
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.
I have had this lap top for a year now. The biggest problem I encountered was almost exactly a year after I got the laptop and the warentee expired. The battery just decided to die. Luckily after numerous calls to Sony they sent me a new battery, but it took three calls. I hope that a new battery isnt needed every year, because that would be just ridiculous. Also i use the laptop a lot, and the left clicker under the touch pad got scratched. The paint is coming off. It looks awful, but thats just a cosmetic problem. Other then those problems this laptop has done its job.
Go ahead and buy one of these. Then, you can sit there and try to connect to the wireless router for about three hours. Then, once it finally connects, you have approximately five minutes to get yourself online to write a bad review for it before it conks out on you. I have to constantly disconnect it from the computer and then reconnect it, disable and re-enable it with Device Manager, and a whole slew of other things just to get it to work for a few minutes. In addition, you will sometimes have to reinstall the drivers even if you replug it in to the exact same USB port. I've never had this problem with other wireless adapters. In short, avoid this adapter.
I ordered this quite a while ago, it does not work, never has worked. I haven't been able to return it and probably will just have to throw it out. Useless and a waste of money.
I purchased this product for my 2nd generation 4G iPOD nano, and it simply didn't fit. The seller was unresponsive when I tried to contact them for a return or exchange. Don't select this product if your nano is a 2nd generation nano!
While I'm sure this MCE Keyboard is awesome, Its a damn paperweight if you do not already own an IR Reciever as it does not come with one. Essentially I bought a cool looking showpiece because Amazon neglects to even mention this fact. It is still my fault for not checking reviews.Buyer Beware.
The case is too small for the camera it was purchased for. It would probably work great for a smaller more compact camera.
Often doesn't read disk. In "Random" mode, often stops after a few songs. Sometimes will play for a while, then stop reading disk. Even when it plays, it often continues to make the "chirping" noise it makes while attempting to read disk prior to playing.I spent full retail on one of these, along with a receiver, and neither works properly (or often). $800.00 wasted. I would never buy a Harman Kardon product again.One tip: If you have problems, unplug the unit for a few minutes, then plug it back in. It sometimes resets itself--at least enough to get your disk(s) out.
I loved this computer for the first 14 months. At 15 months, the wireless card stopped working. After many calls with HP, they determined the wireless connectors on the mother board were failing and said it would cost over $400 to get it fixed. After reading many forums, I'm finding this is a very common problem. Warning - search on wireless, HP Pavilion XT1000, problems and be advised before you buy this product.
Any high school student knows that an adapter is nothing more than... well, an adapter. As long as the voltage and current matches your device, any brand should be ok.Don't understand why it is rated 4 stars. Should value be considered when we rate products?
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.
It din't work the way it whould. Actually the built in speaker on the iphone sounds louder than this adaptor
This Wireless bridge completely sucked. The firmware was buggy never saved my information. It said it supported WPA which it did not have any fields for it. If i did get it to connect to my access point it would immediately disconnect. D-Link had always cool looking devices. This was a square plastic cheap box with a giant D on the front of it and a big annoying light on the front. This product could use a lot of redesign. Specially the firmware. I would not recommend for a wireless bridge.
I'm still waiting for this item to get to my hands. And the seller do not answer my mails.
I purchased this router in May. It's now the end of July and I still do not have a working router. Bountiful has my defective one and seems incapable of either telling the truth or sending me a new router.I was told I would have one cross shipped to me by bountiful after Amazon refused to honor the warranty. That didn't happen.I was told by bountiful then that they had my router ready to ship to me immediately. after 4 days, I called and asked where my router was and was told that a supervisor at bountiful had cancelled my router and sent the unit to some other customer.I have now been told that bountiful is overnighting a router to me. We'll see.Do yourself a favor and never buy anything from this company unless you want to throw money away.
I ordered this same paper from B&H Photo. Same thing as others report: Tears in three places along the shaft at least 6 feet deep. You can see my images in the images section.
This is the second Epson all-in-one printer I purchased in the last year that has just stopped printing. I didn't even make it through the first set of ink cartridges before this one just stopped printing. I had the CX 5400 before that did the exact same thing. I will never buy another Epson printer again.
Does not fit a 1994 geo tracker/suzuki sidekick. The stock connector for the radio is one piece, this product has three small connectors
Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System for iPod (White) (Purchased on 12/05/2007)This product was great but it was a bait and switch. We ordered the product and printed the invoice for a total of $86.97 from elitdeals. I do have a hard copy of that invoice. Then when the item was invoiced it was from another source and the invoice was for $149.97 from 6thavenue. I got on the phone and spent over 2 hours getting the runaround and what the final answer was that the one we purchased was out of stock so Amazon went to another vendor and his cost more. All Amazon would say was it is up to the vendor and the first vendor did not even get the order and the second one said he got the order for the $149.97. Great bait and switch. This really should be reported to the Better Business Bureau but for the 63.00 it is not worth it, my time is more valuable than that. I have already spent a total of more than three house trying to solve the problem with no success. I am sure that is why you did it. You knew it was Christmas time and time was of the essence to get the product and the customer would just finally give in and take what you gave us and pay for it. That is what we did but very unsatisfied with the service and deceitfulness.
I bought one of these little jewels new and after recording maybe 3 hours total, I couldn't eject the disk because it was "blocked". I sent the whole thing back to Philips for repairs and waited. ... and waited ... and waited. Finally, after 2 1/2 months of waiting and several phone calls (answered in India by people I couldn't understand well) and at least three people telling me to call back in one week I finally made a big enough stink to get transfered to a supervisor. The supervisor and every other operator I had spoken with to that point had verified all of my information including name, address, zip, etc. Then the supervisor told me that they hadn't sent the repaired or in my case remanufactured DVR out because they didn't have my address! Well I finally got the remanufactured one back and it lasted for get this, 95 days. That's five days more than the "renewed 90 day warranty" that came with it. Now it won't come on at all and won't eject again. OH, I have to give Magnavox credit though, this one did record for twice as long as the new one... 6 WHOLE HOURS! Save your money and save yourself a headache. This thing is a piece. I'll never buy Magnavox again.
I bought this partly on the reputation of the Harmon/Kardon name. I was very disappointed. Very soon after installation, the unit would hang and stop playing disks. When it did play the disks, there was a lot of mechanical noise that could be heard when standing close to the unit. It also frequently would fail to play disks that were fine on other players. I sent my unit in for a warranty replacement. The new unit displayed the very same problems within 5 minutes of turning it on. From reading other reviews and from my experience, it is obvious that the FL8385 is a defective product and should be avoided.
Unquestionably one of the worst purchases I have ever made! I travel the country as a Sales Mgr. and have utilized mapquest as my guide. Recently purchased a Tom Tom 700 after all of the glowing reviews. On my most recent trip to Cleveland, Minneapolis and Chicago I found it to be the most inaccurate tool I have ever come across. It is missing addresses, it offers incorrect directions and it is not user friendly.To be quite simple about it, don't buy one!
I have not yet received this product - i have waited 4 weeks with very little support from ANTonline
I bought this mouse for my little sister. She starts to complain about left click problem. I realized it has the problem. This mouse just looks good not inside. It sucks. I will not buy any MS mouse. Never!!!
The advertising for the RCA RC926 is deceptive. While it is described as a wireless modem jack, only after one opens the package and looks at the documentation does one discover that the modem speed is limited to 14,400 baud and more usually 9600 baud. That was slow even 5 years ago; now it is virtually useless when most modems operate at 33600 or 56000 baud
Battery cover was broken and would not fasten. Chronic problem with this design. Logitech should redesign the battery cover with more robust fasteners.
For controlling many items together with one macro button, this remote does what it says. But here is a list of my gripes that might help you decide to buy it or not:1. The buttons are annoying to push. They are hard and need to be pressed hard. Plus they delay, which is seriously annoying. When fast forwarding via Tivo, click the button (wait a second) then it reacts. I often mis-click because of this.2. The screen graphics should be able to be customized. They currently are weak.3. The web/usb updating software has good intentions but is honestly poorly built. It's a weak interface that has way too many steps. I am a developer myself and there are a ton of things that need to be corrected here. The updating process can take way too long and it really shouldn't.4. Some buttons don't work - the skip button for Tivo just stopped working. And going through the steps to correct it not only don't work, but it takes a good 10 minutes every time. Really annoying.Overall, I like the remote, but I find myself generally dissapointed in the simple things that bog down what would otherwise be a good experience.
The advertisements for the Audiovox volume control do no state that it is only to be used with a DVD, VCR,etc. You can not use it for a T.V. Co-axial input. If you plan to use it to lower the volume from your T.V. antenna co-axial wire, there is no co-axial input on the back of the Audiovox unit. It cost me a restocking fee plus shipping. Beware!
Six weeks after I ordered this Plantronics headset from Ritz Camera on Amazon, I wrote to ask what happened to the order. Only then was I told that Ritz would not ship APO. Only then was my purchase refunded to me. Poor service and I've yet to receive Ritz's promised refund of postage I pre-paid. Poor service and poor coordination with Amazon which said that Ritz would ship APO mail.
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.
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.
Even if it was for free It's not worth your time or moneyBattery life is horendous that you will never have a pleasant day taking pictures with this camara. Plus it has some flaky problem that it does not always turn on even if it has battery life left.
I bought this item for my trip to China. It did not work. Luckily the hotels that we stayed in had an adapter we could use. I called Kensington about my adapter, and they said I could return it and would refund my money since they have a 90 day return policy. I bought the adapter in September and sent it certified mail within their time frame. This is currently January and have not heard from them. My advise to those thinking of using it for China. Don't waste your money on this item.
This machine is nice on paper, and nice for the first few weeks, but mine died (won't power up at all) on the first day of the third week. While it was working, the screen would flicker if the brightness was turned below halfway. Disassembling the unit to wipe the hard drive, I find the design is abysmal. There is no reinforcement inside the case; any time you pick up the machine, you're flexing the motherboard.Now I'm out an extra $40 to ship this piece of junk to Averatec for repair and - IF I'M LUCKY - I will be without a laptop for 7 business days. Other reports I've been reading say it could be months.Buy a machine that was designed by experts and has actual product support, i.e. NOT THIS ONE!
i caanceled my order due to untimely delivery.
I got this speaker as a gift a couple of years ago and it was very rarely used, but worked fine when I did use it. Recently I started using it often and it's been making this horrible static sound - very jarring and unpleasant. So I bought a new one to replace it and the new one just doesn't work at all. It worked for one day, then the next day it just wouldn't recognize the ipod. It's going back and I'm replacing it with something else. Also, it has tiny but very bright blue light that glows when it's on, which is really annoying in a dark room. The light is in a spot that makes it hard to cover too. I really don't recommend this speaker.
Perhaps I got a bad one but I found this teleconverter completely useless. My equipment consisted of a Canon 60D and the latest Tamron 70-300mm telephoto lens with VC. I'm aware of the limitations as well as the probable need for manual focus. Unfortunately, no matter what settings I used, tripod or handheld with image stablization, or how well I focused the lens, this teleconverter could not produce a sharp picture. I went as far as taking a photo with just the lens and then taking the same exact photo with the teleconverter. NOTE: I took several photos to account for human error and took the best photo from each series. I then took each photo into Photoshop. I enlarged the lens-only image by 185% (2x is more like 1.85%) so that the subject was the same exact size. Even enlarged, the lens-only image was easily sharper than the teleconverter's image. So, in essence, this makes the teleconverter completely useless. Like I said, maybe I got a bad one but I can't recommend this item to anyone.
I spent about 6 hours trying to get this bridge to work and still was not successful.The installation CD assumes that you have a Linksys default network, which my DSL router is not. So, the setup program cannot "find" the Bridge. I had to reconfigure my home network to access the IP address of the Bridge just to configure it. The online help at the Linksys website gave the typical useless information if the setup program could not find the Bridge; e.g., "disable firewalls".After gaining access to the configuration page, I programmed in the wireless security configuration. The Bridge was never able to make a wireless connection to my DSL router. (My laptop has no problem.)I disabled all security and the device locked up my router. All activity lights on the router lit up and connected computers gave warning messages that another device on the network had the same IP address. This lockup was repeatable.I wanted to use this device to connect my satellite receiver wirelessly to the internet via my DSL router. I'll opt for a HomePlug solution and one NOT from Linksys.
Did not receice this order until a few hours after i purchased even though it's a digital order so it should have been instant.
Do not buy this product! It is faulty from set-up to use. And nothing works without major doses of help from other users (as you've read here).And when it's set-up, it doesn't do a very good job.So spend you money on a new wireless router with extended capabilities.You are warned.
This thing doesn't work with Windows XP (works fine in win2k)....
Mine failed within 1 month of use (200 shots).Don't buy it.
Like many others I bought this printer because I wanted to make good A3 prints for display. For the first 6 months it worked without a hitch (Dell PC). After that it started misfeeding paper - especially shiny photo paper - which is exactly what I bought it to print!!Now it will only grab the cheapest quality paper - anything with even a slight shine just will not go through. I have tried cleaning the rollers and all the 'fluffed up' areas inside the machine, but all to no avail.This was not a cheap printer, and I have to say I would think long and hard before buying any printer from HP again.It rates 2 stars, because it was OK in the beginning, and it will still print 'ordinary' paper, but nothing more because I now have to buy another printer to do my A3 photos!
high quality sound. worked well for about 6 months then started to come apart at each end which causes it to lose pwer and cut out in the middle of songs. very annoyed. would not buy again.
Boxing day! Rushed to Electronic store to get this one regardless of how poorly it rated. I just can't believe that Samsung will ever release a bad product and that I need to prove it myself. Well, "bad" is understatement... this is the worst piece of crap I ever bought. Even my cheap Daytek dvd player surpasses its performance. It can't even play the beautiful dvd set of Planet Earth. So, believe me, save your time and don't even try getting this one. This player lasted only minutes before I decided to return it, in a hurry!!! It's noisy, very slow to load and read(read just once), and it can't even hold its video signal properly. What a shame. Samsung made a mistake by releasing this and worse, by letting this still in circulation. I won't even gonna get this if its free!!!
All I needed was a way to send a streaming video from my wireless security camera to the computer. I don't care about the software package or editing videos.But this USB capture device did nothing but bog down my capture software. Heck, it wouldn't even work with its own software that came in the box.The computer recognized the hardware just fine. Even my software recognized the name of the capture device. But it couldn't grab even one frame. It just basically froze after a few seconds of trying, giving me a blank screen instead of an image.I tried re-installing it a couple of times. I even went online and updated the driver. Nothing helped.All I can say is the people who rated this product with 4 or 5 stars were lucky. They accidentally bought a good one.My advice is that if you decide to buy this, keep your receipt. There's an excellent chance you'll be returning it, as I did.
This was my first crack at HDTV, and I thought what the heck, a cable is a cable. Boy, I could not have been more wrong! I was about to send my new TV and AV amp back because of all of the set-up problems I encountered, but before I did I went to Radio Shack and bought some $35 HDMI 1.3 cables to replace these cheap ones and all of my problems went away.
I, like other reviewers, have had problems with these printers. They work fine at first, but eventually stop printing certain colours. I bought two, both developed identical problems, one will not print magenta at all and only prints a partial nozzle pattern in yellow. The other will not print magenta or yellow at all and gives a partial nozzle check pattern in cyan. In both cases black is fine. You can perform head cleans as much as you like to no effect. Epson technical help is no use, they refer you to the maintenance cleaning proceedure which achieves nothing. Another review site suggests cleaning with ethanol, then with ammonia, and also to check that the vacuum pipe to the print head is not blocked or disconnected. None of these things help. I think there is a serious problem with these machines and Epson are not acknowledging the fact. I had a stylus colour 850 for years with no trouble, but will not buy epson again until their quality gets back to what it once was.
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.
After trying this product and being completly unsatisfied with it after finding all the faults listed in past reviews I decided to try a little experiment.First I measured the LCD screen on my Canon Digital Rebel XTi with a ruler and mapped them out on a piece of paper. Then (on the same piece of paper) I drew the dimensions of the LCD screen so I had a drawn out square the exact size of my screen.Next I took a piece of Glad Cling Wrap and laid it down over the square on the piece of paper. After taping it down so it couldn't move, I used a picture (rotary) trimmer to cut out the saran wrap laid over the paper square.I then had a perfectly sized protective sheet for my LCD. I simply laid the saran wrap over the screen and had a better protector then the Digital Concepts product. And it was free.
Both the Sony W200 and Sony T100 cost about the same money.From Cnet.com (on the Sony W200) ...>>> Requires far more light for low ISO shots than most competitors; exceptionally long flash-recycle time and disappointing shot-to-shot performance; image-processing artifacts; LCD has poor off-angle viewing; proprietary USB cable. &lt;&lt;&lt;Cnet.com professional rating for Sony W200: 6.4Cnet.com Professional rating for Sony T100: EDITOR'S CHOICE 2007 !!!!!!!
Don't waste your time or money. I also learned my lesson the hard way buying non-Epson Cartridges. They are not the same and they waste paper and ink during cartridge changes. Don't do it, you've been warned again.
I needed cheap speakers for an old, rarely used system - that's what I got. They serve their purpose, but only because they aren't used that often. If you use these everyday the constant buzz will make you crazy.
Paid for 3. Only one still works after 1 week of use.Other 2 were junk.
My first mp3 player, a little 1GB FM-tuner off-brand, lasted eighteen months of daily usage before I broke the headphone jack. Seeking a similarly-priced substitute, I bought this one. I regret it.The concept of this device is attractive - a 2GB player with a space for another 1GB card, plus an FM tuner and some strange My DJ feature that a podcaster like me never used, but the actual player failed in three key ways.The first failure came right out of the box: The FM reception is extremely poor. In my area, there are six 100,000W stations, and only three come in, some with heavy static when a roof is overhead. The auto-search feature will sometimes find one or all six, but also includes stations without an actual signal, necessitating the time to delete and replace most of the presets.That is the second failure: Random preset deletion. Every few weeks, I'll turn on the player to find the volume all the way up and all my presets gone, not to mention the full reversal of my audio file listings (e.g. the first song in the folder is #16 on the album, the last is #1). There is no pattern to this that I can tell, though sometimes it will occur if I leave a dead battery in the player for a few days.The third, and catastrophic, failure is a fault in the software preventing me from loading, well, anything at all. One morning, I connected the USB to load the day's podcasts and it came back with an obscure disconnection error. After some testing, I found I could load a single (4MB) file at a time, then manually disconnect, reconnect, and do another. Larger files or multiple files trigger a disconnection, preventing any practical mp3 functionality.The device failed completely when I threw it against the wall.If you want a good MP3 player with a radio tuner, this is not it. An IPod Mini, even with its flaws, is by far preferrable.
It's such a shame this camera is so infuriating to use.There's nothing optically wrong with it. The lens is fantastic. The sensor is incredibly good. When the camera is working, it's a pleasure to use and delivers lovely photos. I find program mode works the best. Black and whites are beautiful. ISO 400 works perfectly for action photos in bright daylight. Battery life is fantastic.List of severe problems:Preview histogram is completely useless. Photos are always much brighter than histogram. The photographer has to guess how much underexposure is needed to compensate for the misleading histogram feature. I hate having to correct the camera 2 or 3 times because a histogram with nothing on the right 1/3d still winds up being badly overexposed. Didn't Kodak take their product out into the field to test whether the histogram gave accurate information? It would have taken 5 minutes of parking lot photography to reveal this inexcusable shortcoming.Highlight clipping warning system behaves the same way as the histogram. Seemingly small, well controlled highlights become massive areas of blown out overexposure when the photo is taken. It's awkward and aggravating to have to correct the camera 3 or 4 times thanks to this half baked feature. I want to expose to the right for a strong, bright signal, but can never trust the P880's weird, uncalibrated metering approach.Power switch is completely useless. Camera shuts down right when I'm ready to take the picture. I'm constantly fighting to keep the stupid camera on and missing shot after shot after shot after shot after shot. Power switches should not cause rage and disappointment. They are well known electronic components. Why Kodak decided to use a rotating switch directly in contact with the shutter button and put a "favorites" setting I have no use for on the same ring is a mystery. I hate this camera's completely unreliable power switch design. I want it to stay on, not turn off over and over and over when I'm trying to enjoy photography. This is the only consumer electronics device in my life that is incapable of staying on. It's a fatal flaw that makes me feel nothing but regret that I opted for a "prosumer, high end" camera that totally fails to work 3 years in. I mistakenly presumed spending more on a camera would mean better quality. Wrong.Time lapse is completely useless at night or in low light. It does not allow exposures longer than 0.5 seconds in MANUAL MODE. I can understand it objecting if I'm trying to do 11 second exposures every 10 seconds, but why can't it give me at least 4 seconds? What is the reason? Kodak needs to let the user have full manual control of all settings and allow full functionality at all times. Even if I wanted a series of 16 second exposures, the camera's firmware should be bright enough to just wait 10 seconds after processing each photo. The 0.5 second limit still applies with a 30 second delay. It's this kind of poor interface that ruins photography and makes me want to give up. Sometimes I want to use f/8, ISO 50, and more than 0.5 seconds, but the camera won't let me.Aperture priority and shutter priority are completely useless, unless the goal is getting bad exposures. I bought this model for those features, but never use them. I can't use them because I have absolutely zero faith they will work at all.Video is completely useless, unless the goal is 640x240 video blown up to 640x480. My Canon point and shoot from 3 years earlier was able to deliver crystal clear 640x480 video using all the pixels. Kodak apparently believes blocky, interpolated video is good enough. Why put in the video feature if it doesn't live up to the product's advertised claims? I bought the camera to ENJOY having video functionality with its nice lens. Now all I feel is cheated and disappointed.Infinity focus is completely useless. The vast majority of infinity focus photos are completely blurry. It's so annoying to have to find something else to prefocus on when the subject you want won't lock in. Seems Kodak didn't bother to test this feature in real life situations. Why does the lens motor try to focus when the camera has been informed to simply focus at infinity? I don't understand why infinity focus is so difficult and elusive. Why put the feature in if it fails to work over and over and over? Terrible engineering! Pathetic. Ridiculous! Why, when infinity focus fails to work, does it default to focusing as close as possible to the camera, then taking the shot? Shouldn't it go the other way?Super macro mode is bad. It offers no white balance choice. I don't mind setting white balance. I wouldn't mind if it defaulted to Auto. But why take away user control for a pretty important aspect of digital photography? There's no exposure compensation option either! All super macros in daylight become bluish, overexposed, and mediocre.The scroll wheel behaves oddly. Moving it one click often activates it 3 clicks in the opposite direction. I have to repeatedly correct the camera's poor interface. The lack of fine, intuitive control is very frustrating.Raw format offers nothing compelling, except revealing how pathetic the camera truly is deep down. It's shocking to see how much noise and blurriness unprocessed files have.By the way, I'm writing this in anger after quitting a seemingly simple photo session I mistakenly thought the P880 could handle. I was wrong. I was wrong to buy this awful product. I wish I never did. I hate it!If Kodak had told me the truth, I would not have chosen to buy this camera. Here's some honest ad copy they should have used:"Switches itself off at the touch of a feather!""You want Aperture and Shutter priority? You got it! But they don't work. Just try it and you'll understand.""Auto white balance always errs on the side of sickly yellow!""USB 2.0 was standardized in 2001, but we're sticking with USB 1.1!""Miss more shots than ever with the powerlessness of Kodak.""Feel the bitterness.""You'll eventually want to smash it."It's hard to believe how many problems this camera has. I bought it specifically because it looked simpler than others. I wanted the manually operated zoom lens to avoid lens mechanism errors plaguing other brands. I wanted aperture priority to set it as desired and simply go out and take nice pictures. The camera failed to live up to my reasonable expectations.I remember my early weeks with the camera, getting mad at how it consistently made wrong photographic choices. Exposures were regularly blown out or massively underexposed. Colors looked wrong. Things I thought were so easy in the world of Canon point and shoot photography were beyond Kodak's abilities. I never use full Auto mode. It is completely useless in all lighting situations.Eventually Program mode solved my problems, but I wasted so much time trying and trying to get the camera to simply make decent exposures of well lit subjects that the bitterness, loathing, frustration, and disappointment linger on 3 years later.The P880 is a tragic product. It's 95% of the way to greatness, but that missing 5% is a constant source of vexation. At least I didn't buy it early at full price.I intend to destroy the camera eventually. I cannot in good conscience sell it or even give it away to others. That would violate the golden rule, something Kodak would do well to reflect upon.
I love my 4350 imageclass, just like I loved the 4100. I am a very high-volume printer for my law office, where we have 2 of these. It seems like the Canon 104 Toner cartridges used to last a lot, lot longer. Is it my imagination or in the past several months do they print less and less? What a racket. We are going to have to ditch both of these printers. We've had them for years, and if anything the volume we put out of them has gone down, yet we are changing the cartridges every couple of weeks where it used to be every couple of months - I truly believe something has changed with the 104's. Am I off base?
I was expecting maybe too much from this DVD.It allowed me to tweak one or two settings....The rest is very basic stuff for which you don't need the DVD.However the host and the overall production value of the DVD might be worth the $$!!!It is so cheesy it is hilarious!!! 80's music video meets spanish soap opera meets home made video
I thought I'd found a deal on this printer, as it is cheaper than a comparable HP model, the ink costs less, and the scanner resolution is higher. I was seduced by the built-in flatbed scanner, color fax capability, and color copying.Now I know why this multi-function big-foot is cheaper. First, the footprint is gigantic, and second, it may have some great features (not all of which I got around to testing out), but it can't handle the basics: color and b&amp;w printing. Three of the four test print page colors were fuzzy, even after five print-head cleanings. The print quality on normal resolution was not quite as good as my old HP OfficeJet 500 set on draft quality. To get a halfway decent color printout, I had to print at the absolute highest resolution (Very Fine), which took approximately 9 minutes to print one color page with some clip-art on it (no photos).Also, I could not find anything on the box that stated that the scanning and document management software was not supported in Windows XP. I had to open the CD-ROM to find that out. The scanning capability isn't worth much to me if I can't do anything with the documents.Needless to say, I don't find any of this acceptable and will be returning it just as soon as I pack the whole thing back up again! I'll be going back to good ol' HP.
I bought these headphones largely on the strength of the reviews offered here. Unfortunately, the clips that hold these phones to your ears are not adjustable. One size does not fit all. I wore these for less than half an hour, and my ears are still sore 20 minutes after removing them. On the other hand, my wife wore them and found them quite comfortable.The sound quality is over-rated here, even when you consider the relatively low cost. The sound is thin and scratchy. They would be adequate for audio books and similar material, but I wouldn't enjoy listening to music with them.
is not good the battery is going down very fast ,life battery maximo 65 minutes
I bought the camera three weeks ago and it was fine, i know have a problem with it, it comes on but will not do anything.it acts like a computer that has locked up, after 9 calls later someone finally called me back from vivitar and explained to me that they could fix it for $80.?.? i asked about the warranty and they continued with the plastic case was under warranty...Help
I just got my iPod nano today. Having read reviews on the internet claiming this particular make scratches easily, I purchased the DLO Jam Jacket-the only clear protective case the store sold. I got in the car, opened the iPod and then the jam jacket case. I looked at it stymied.In my hand I held a piece of rubber with little holes-and no apparent place in which to take out the display model and put in my nano. I had to finally had to stretch the case open where the recharger goes and hold the end with my knees when putting the nano in. It took me the whole car ride home (20 minutes) to get it in there (don't worry, I wasn't driving) I finally got home and set it on my desk. When I went back a few minutes later, I could barely see the screen! This jacket is a dust magnet, and that stuff isn't very removable on a rubber surface. Not to mention the enourmous air bubbles forming on the protective layer over the screen- making it impossible to read.As for the jacket's claim to be clear, just barely. When attempting to register my purchase, I couldn't even see the serial number on the back. I literally ahd to pry the ridiculous case off.Giving it 1 star, because it does do what it promises, protects my nano. It just made me want to punch a hole through the wall in process.I am definitely going back tomorrow to see if I can return it.
I really liked this product. But unfortunately after just over a year, we plugged it into the car outlet and a terrible odor was emitted. And it no longer would work. We were on a trip and actually had to throw it out to get the smell out of the car. It was terrible! I have no idea what happened. It literally worked an hour before this happened. And we did not drop it or damage it in any way.
I bought this product and then had to send it back. It would "eat' the tapes. I was really sad because two children's books on tape got ruined and can not be replaced. I hope it was just the one I got and everyone else's will work great!
Apparently this is listed as a game. 1600 Xbox points are 1600 Xbox points. Worked just as expected. Good value. Paid extra for faster shipping, took longer than regular shipping usually takes. Couldn't post this until I rated it as a game. Since its not a game, I gave it the lowest game rating.
This unit is *NOT COMPATIBLE* with Windows Mobile 5!Don't buy if you own one of the new iPAQ's.
The cradle didn't work for my E2 the price is cheap because it won't work with your E2. I had to returned and lost shipping/handle/ & 25% re-stocking fees. Next time I'm going to Best Buy and pay for something it will work.
This product seems like it would be a wonderful product if it actually worked. The item arrived with more than half of the keys completely non-functional, even with firm pressure applied directly to the center of the keys. Entire rows of keys were nonfunctional, hinting at some sort of electrical/wiring issue. The keys that do work seem to work fairly well and without too much effort. If you manage to get a keyboard that actually works, it might actually be worth it. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it.
I bought this cable to connect my new Samsung LN32B550 to a cable box. I actually had read in other reviews that this cable was a Category 1, but I figured since 1080i was the most I was going to be using it for, that it wouldn't be a problem. WRONG! Like several other reviewers, I too experienced an annoying flicker of the picture. It wasn't a constant problem, but it was just often enough to annoy me. I tried everything from jiggling cables to trying the other 3 HDMI ports on the tv. Nothing worked.I ordered theMediabridge - 6ft Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 - 1080p - PS3 - Blu-Rayfor less than $10, and the annoying flicker magically disappeared. There is absolutely no reason you need to pay $50 or $100 on some overpriced cable, but you should definitely make sure the cable you get is a Category 2.
Wish I had held out for a camera with a flash. Used it for scuba at 25 feet in very clear water. I was not at all happy with the results.
Microsoft has made quite a few changes since the Explorer 3.0, and what was already a difficult mouse to use has now become an even more frustrating experience for the user.The combination of a heavy, stiff cord and a lightweight mouse means that the mouse tends to keep pulling away from you or orienting itself in the wrong direction. The mouse itself is also shorter from front to back, and my fingertips now extend beyond the two main buttons, so I'm clicking with my fingers instead of the fingertips. I may get used to that in time, but it's disconcerting.Since I never used the thumb buttons on the 3.0, I can't say whether these are more or less awkward, but they're a full inch above where the ball of the thumb rests and it's hard to imagine them being useful for much of anything. I did however, use the scroll wheel a lot, and absolutely hate this new implementation. I'd read that the click is stiffer than the 3.0, but nothing could have prepared me for how stiff it actually is. I found it almost impossible to depress the wheel button and will have to start getting used to double-clicking again (which will probably hasten the onset of the bogus double-clicks that caused me to scrap my 3.0). The change to smooth scrolling doesn't bother me - although I kind of miss the 3.0's "notched" line-by-line scrolling - but the tilt wheel feels junky, is awkward to operate with your hand in the rest position, and you probably won't like the jerky horizontal scrolling it produces anyway.If you're looking for an expensive two-button mouse, this may be for you (if you don't mind constantly fighting the cord for control of the lightweight mouse). The scroll wheel and thumb buttons seem to me to be worthless.Note: As expected, after four months of using the Explorer 4.0, it started generating bogus double-clicks. Having to do double-clicks in the "normal" way (since I can't use the wheel for this purpose) apparently wore out the left button even more quickly.Microsoft said they'd replace the mouse with the same model, but when I checked my order status, they'd substituted the cheaper Comfort Optical 3000. I've notice that several other reviewers mentioned getting this in exchange. This is the way Microsoft warranties work?
I bought this polarizer for my new Canon 5D Mark III with a 24-105mm EF lens. I took some outside shots and realized upon editing them that there is marginal--but very discernible--vignetting on all four corners. This might be okay for some who want to take casual shots or shoot at greater focal lengths. I intend to take a lot of landscapes (hence the polarizer), which often means the widest angle I can get. I returned this product. I hope to get a slim filter in its place, and hope this fixes the problem. (Note: I attached the polarizer directly to the lens... no UV, no other filter stacking.)
I'm very computer literate and never had problems with my previous router. I purchased this product today and it is going back. Connecting the router was straight forward and easy to do using the DVD provided. Although the internet continued to work on the computer the router was directly connected, it would not allow wireless use on my laptop. After a an hour on the phone with tech support, the problem was not resolved. Additionally, the tech support person was polite in the beginning, but as the conversation continued he became very rude and impatient over a miscommunication. The miscommunication was over a misunderstanding in the pronounciation of the English language. English was not the tech's first language. After the misunderstanding, he became very degrading (and I'm assuming the biggest reason was the fact that I was a female). When trying to get the laptop to connect, he got mad, refused to let me speak to his supervisor, and HUNG UP on me - it was not an accident. I will not purchase this brand again.
A Backup drive should be as dependable as the computer it's backing up. But LaCie has other thoughts. Put some cheap hardware together and sell it. I have been using computers since the Radio Shack Model 1 days. And in that time I have never ever had a hard drive fail. Even so I thought a back up would be a good idea. My system using the LaCie would back up once a week at 6am. After three months the drive fails, turns into a door stop. Now I know I can send it back for warranty repair but all they are going to do is put the same undependable hardware back into it. So, whats the point. Look for another product and read the reviews which I didn't do.
I honestly didn't notice any difference. You can select to bypass the device with a switch, and I was flipping it on and off and it didn't seem to effect the volume at all. Loud commercials still woke me up, quiet TV shows remained quiet, loud channels remained loud.I only use my TV really low when I'm going to bed and it doesn't help at all. Blah.
I really wanted to like this book but just couldn't. All the incredients were there for a wonderful story, but it fell far short of the mark. I hung in there and read the entire thing (thinking it had to get better) but I was overly optimistic.I LOVE Vermont and have spent time in the geographic locations described. The descriptions of the area were the one redeeming feature. Having been there, it was easy to picture the locale and was fairly well described. My main complaint was the stilted language used in the book when describing how the characters interact. Conversations between them were stiff or overly sugary and painful to read. I think had this been turned into a college comp class the best grade it would have received would have been a "C".Any comparisons to Nicholas Sparks's work does Mr. Sparks a great disservice. While Mr. Sparks doesn't write great literature that will last through the ages, his books are enjoyable. This one was not.
I have owned this remote for slightly more than one year. The first unit failed within a few months and after a lot of aggravation I received a replacement. After using this replacement for approximately 8 months it's failed too. The remote worked well initially but the quality control and product durabilty are questionable at best. This remote has not seen any hard use nor has it ever been dropped yet it has failed again just outside of the warranty period. If you must have this item buy an extended warranty as you're going to need it.
The battery door broke the first time we attempted to use the thing... sent it back for a refund. Seems cheaply constructed.
This splurged is a waste of money. It does not fit securely into the headphone jack of my iPhone, my iPod Touch, or my iPad! Do not buy this useless item.
I have tried two different Nikon Coolpix products---neither were as easy to use or took as good of pictures as the Casio. Shame on me for changing from a product I knew works great to one that someone else liked better...
I bought this tripod several years ago but have only used it a FEW times for special circumstances. I was planning to snap photos of a lunar eclipse last night only to have 3 of the leg clamps break off tiny pieces at the hinges rendering it useless. I was utterly shocked. I had really been pleased with this tripod up until that happened. Upon reading other reviews, I discovered that this is a common occurrence. I bought it on a whim while in a photo supply store. Next time I will be researching first. I warn other potential buyers to do the same.
uses up battery way too fast.. but great idea..just needs long term use changes
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.
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 second the negative reviews of this crappy product First of all, it isn't 2.0TB. Somehow when you use it as a RAID 5, it is only 1.36TB. You would think it would be 1.6 if you lose one drive as a hot spare. I am not an expert in RAIDs, but you can't find information anywhere about size.Second, my unit failed very soon after I got it also. I had the same experience with tech support telling me I might not get my data back. What use is a RAID if they have so little confidence in it? I could have purchased a large hard drive, but I wanted redundancy.Third, it is so SLOW that I can't use it. It is slow to start, slow to restart, slow to access data.I would never purchase anything made by Buffalo ever again. For the money that I spent, I could have easily purchased a small PC and used it as a server, for not much more I could put a RAID in the server or purchase a backup drive. This product was a huge disappointment.
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!
I bought this setup to connect my sirius satellite radio at work. I have a north facing window at my industrial workstation that I put the antenna in. Before I go on I'm not sure if the kit I have is made by Audiovox. Nowhere on the packaging does it say Audiovox, just sirius and the packaging is in a box rather than a blister pack. First of all the Home antenna MUST be facing directly at the satellite to recieve a signal strong enough to recieve uninterupted reception. In my situation I can recieve the satellite signal only from about 9:00am till about 2:15pm. What I did recieve though was a strong terrestrial (repeater) signal that lasted all day...untill suddenly about a month ago sirius turned off the terrestrial signal in my area. Ok since the home antenna supplied with this kit is so directional I decided to use a the magnetic car antenna which is "omnidiretional". Unfortunately the plug for the home antenna was a very tight fit into the dock and when I attempted to unplug the home antenna it pulled the recepticle in the back of the dock that the antenna plugs into right out of the dock rendering the dock unoperative. Not only that but when I removed the recepticle from the plug end of the antenna a piece of the antenna plug came off with the broken recepticle now rendering the antenna useless. What a mess! Ok, since the docking kit is still under warranty I contacted sirius for a replacement kit under the provisions of the warranty. After over an hour and being shuttled from one "Customer Care" (sic) representitive after another I finally got to talk to a representitive only to be informed that I would have to email the details of the problem along with a copy of the invoice. Ok, I did that a week ago and never heard back and probably never will. At one point during one of my conversations with one of the many customer care reps that I talked to I mentioned that 90% of my listening is at work and if I couldn't get it setup at work I would probably cancel my subscription. Her response was "I can help you with that right now" I asked "Help me with the warranty service?" she said "No, I can cancel your service right now if you like" The customer care rep was more interested in cancelling my subscription than helping me get warranty service on a defective home docking kit.What I ended up doing was use one of the docks from the auto docking kit along with an extra sirius auto antenna that I attached outside on the steel frame of the window at my workstation. Now I get 10 bars all day on the signal meter, nothanks to sirius customer care. The bottom line I guess on the Sirius Home docking kit is that it will work in the right situation and if the home antenna is pointed right at the satellite or is able to pick up a repeater signal but if you have a problem as I did then you are most likely on your own and you just lost the price + shipping. BUYER BEWARE!! (none of the negative aspects of this review/experience are a reflection on Amazon.com)
Where is the zero star???? Every HP product I have ever own sucked. We used to buy HP inkjet printers and after one would break, we would buy another one to replace it. Talk about stupid. Finally replaced it with a Canon i950. Absolutely no problem. So I see this HP scanner for sale and I decide to give HP another try and I buy it. All the scans have a freaking vertical blue line intersecting every scan. Piece of sh*t scanner. I returned it the next day and vowed to never ever buy another HP product.
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 put this cover on immediately after I opened my iPod after reading how easy they are to scratch. I've never had my iPod without the cover on it and have had it 3 weeks. I now have an iPod covered with distracting scratches on the screen. SAVE YOUR MONEY. THIS CASE IS JUNK.
I purchased this HDMI cord for my Sony Bravia 32inch 1080i Tv, and i was totally disappointed. 1. It made my TV show horribly(even in HD) 2. It kept jumping everything i would try and watch something and 3. I could usually watch my TV on 2 different outputs, with the HDMI cord in i could only view it on 1 channel. It was basically a big waste of time. I dont know how there are all these "Good Reviews" on here, because i missed how "GREAT" this HDMI cord works. Keep your money PLEAASE!
I bought this thing at a department store than focuses on clothing, and that should have been my first clue.As several others have written. WHEN this thing works, it works ok. HOWEVER, all too often it refuses to read the DVD. It will display "Wrong Disk", "Data Error", or as is most often the case, it will just whirl and clunk, tick like a time-bomb, and than whirl and clunk some more. Sometimes, it will read parts of a multi-section DVD, and not others.And the operations: The remote AND the buttons of the machine itself are all very confusing, and difficult to operate. The main part on the unit being this small circular disk that you have to press the correct part of, juuuust right, and sometimes hold down, other times press repeatedly (and rapidly), or it ends up doing the wrong thing.Now, I'm not a no0b. I am in fact a television production specialist with 10 years in the business. In my opinion this thing is a piece of junk.
I loved The Secret History, so when I heard that Donna Tartt had a new book out I decided to check it out.I liked the beginning of the novel. About 200 pages in it was a struggle to force myself to read more of it...the end gets a little better but offers little in the way of resolution. I just expected more. The parts of the book about the Ratliff family are especially mindnumbing.I will say that Tartt is an excellent writer, and the only reason that I gave the book even 2 stars. She creates such beautiful sentences and paragraphs, but fails to make much of a story. By the time I finished the book I didn't even like Harriet, let alone any of the other characters in the novel.Also, I REALLY wanted to find out what happened to Robin but his murder is barely talked about past the prologue.
I was very excited to purchase this wire at such a low price for my new TV. But unfortunately I only got one use out of it before it stopped working. Thought it might have been the TV at first but I tried my brother's cable in my TV and it worked just fine. (I also tried the broken wire on two other TVs just to be sure...still no luck) I'm not sure if I just got a bad wire or if they're all this bad. But oh well! I guess you get what you pay for, right? But if the same thing happens to you...you can't say you haven't been warned.
I was not happy with the MP3 player when I recieved it because the slider was broken. I had to send it back for a new one. The second one that I recieved was in excellent condition when I recieved it. My next step...download songs. However, I then realized that you have to use SonicStage 4.0 to move songs from the internet or personal computer onto the player. I was not able to install this program on our main computer and when I called Sony they were no help! I then put the installation disk into an older computer at our house and it worked. Needless to say it is a hassle to have to go through all this work. Finally I got a few songs onto the player, but then I had trouble getting the USB to pop out when I moved the slider. I think that Sony needs to make the player more friendly with other computer programs and work on the slider!
Does not always work with IPHONE 5 so beware! Plugged it in a few times to make sure the cable works. It finally worked after the 5th or 6th time. I guess you get what you pay for!
I purchased this camera last summer. After about 2 weeks, the lens door started to make a clicking sound and stopped opening. I returned it to Casio for warranty repair. Called 8 weeks later, and learned that they had sent me a letter, which I never received. After two requests, they FAXed me a copy. It said that the camera had "corrosion," which was not covered by the warranty. Repairs would be $135 (cost was $200).I had the camera returned unrepaired, and carefully opened it. There was no sign of corrosion anywhere inside (examined it with a 10X lighted magnifier). I then exchanged E-mails with Casio Customer Service (an admittedly nice lady). She said that all I could do was to send it back for another exam by the same techs as before! I guess "the customer is always right" doesn't apply to Casio. Would not recommend this camera, or any other Casio product, based on this experience.
After the first week of using it, it no longer stays extended. I always retracts. I bought this one because I had bought a similar cable and had the same problem with it. I don't think I will buy another retractable cable.
This is my LAAAAATE review of my harmony 880 universal remote. I believe I had this remote for couple of years now and throughout the years, I've been overall, pretty disappointed with the remote due to the operation of the remote.When I first purchased this expensive remote, I didn't know a lot about the remote other than the fact that it made things easier if you have a lot of remote such as I did. the first remote I purchased from the store, the battery would never charge unless I messed with the connection for a while and even then, it would charge for couple of minutes and stop charging, making the remote pretty much useless. After contacting logitech, which has an awesome C/S, I received a replacement with better charging capability.Even though the first remote had battery charging issues, that is not the main reason why I rate this remote so poorly. The biggest reason for my poor rating comes from the fact that this remote is very difficult to use! After configuring all the devices to the remote via the computer, it has VERY difficult time executing the macro commands. Easily put, when I press "watch TV" I want my PVR and TV to power ON and set my TV to INPUT 2, which it has hard time doing. Most of the time, the PVR would power on fine but TV will NOT turn on. I have to manually press "HELP" and go through the questions till I find "IS YOUR TV ON" which I press NO, and then, it would turn on.What's the point of having the command "watch TV" when it doesn't turn my TV on? Yes, I can go in every time and manually turn my TV on but that's the whole point of having the Harmony 880 remote. Overall, I am pretty disappointed with the remote and though I've been using it for couple of years now, I will probably change it to a different one. If you just want a UNIVERSAL remote that will do most of the functions manually, this remote is nice but if you're looking for a remote that will macro one touch functions, you'll probably be disappointed like I am.
Within a couple of months of buying this product, it started giving trouble in respect of sensing the battery. A couple of shots after inserting a set of brand new batteries, the camera starts indicating that the battery is exhausted/low and one cannot shoot any more photos (or do anything else). The problem is intermittent - it works sometimes. It has been a really frustrating experience and I am still trying to sort this out.
Bought this unit on clearance at Target. The radio reception was always poor. CDs played OK, but sound quality was low. After 8 months of use the system died while playing a CD. Now it cannot be turned on and the CD is stuck inside. Neither Target nor the manufacturer are willing to offer anything beyond the original 90 day warrantee. DON'T BUY IT!
For some reason, Linksys decided not to include IP printing support for this device. What a big disappointment. That means Windows ONLY. And where do thay state that??
My mother is in a nursing home and was looking forward to being able to hear the TV. She and I where both disapointed it did not work on her TV or 2 others I tried. It will be returned and I found out they don't refund the shipping and handing charges plus they charge a 15% restocking fee plus I pay return shipping. The bottom line its going to cost me over $25 to reutrn a product that does not work.
The video as stated in other reviews is great. The best I have seen in KVMs. The fact that it is all USB is fantastic as well. The delay in detecting the keyboard is tolerable. The reason for the low rating for me is that there is no quick key combination that allows the user to change from one computer to another via a keyboard key stroke. What was Startech thinking making a KVM that doesn't allow the user to hit a key combination to change from one computer to another. I have never heard of that from any other KVM. That is so worthless to me. I have to add one more large object to my desktop so that I can switch between computers or I have to get up from my workstation and press the button to go from one machine to the next. That is the worst mistake I could ever imagine. Startech is lucky I work on a government site that took 3 months just to get all the red tape to order, ship, and recieve the switches I wanted or else I would send them back!!! That is the lamest thing I have ever seen. If you don't mind button pushing then go ahead and buy this switch, otherwise you'll be highly disappointed.
A long-time user of The Sony SRFM78, I lost it again, so went in search of new alternatives, and ended up buying this when the Sony was out of stock.It's light, with a nice velcro arm-strap. On the downside, the headset kept slipping forward off my head as the ear pieces allow it to easily pivot forward when in your ears. Also--the battery quickly is drained, even when used without XBS [extra base option] on moderate volume. The preset buttons are a shiny plastic some grooves, but harder to swat at when running that the rubbery Sony ones.Something I hadn't seen before is that the radio can only be tuned in .2 increments, e.g. 101.1, .3, .5 etc. which doesn't always correspond to what you need when TV's are programmed at my gym for stations that don't end in an odd number.Reception on the Sony isn't great--but it was significantly better on a number of stations than this Panasonic.Overall--I don't recommend it, unless none of my objections matter to you, and you just want a small radio to walk around with.
I purchased this product on the recommendation of Amazon.com and have regretted it ever since. It's the worst consumer electronic item I have ever purchased. No wonder the price has dropped 50% since my purchase. They probably can't give them away. After about 90 days, the product goes completely dead. After contacting customer service, I was told to reset the product. Two weeks later it went dead again. The last time I went to the manufacturer's website, I couldn't even find any contact information for customer service. They must have so many complaints that they can't handle them. Not to mention product returns. Save yourself some money and a lot of grief. Buy a Garmin system. The graphics aren't as good. But at least it's reliable.
I did not look at them in a store first. If I would have I would have not purchased this item, I DO NOT like the way the shuffle fits on to it.
Check the quality control of this lens when you buy. Mine had severe front focus problems. Even when i selected the auto focus sensor the lens still had focusing issues . The lens was soft to F4. At F2.8 the images were incredibly poor. In my 20+ years of photography i have never seen a lens this bad. To make sure, i borrowed a friends 18-55VR. This $200.00 lens had better color saturation, contrast and accurate auto focus. Not only that, but it was sharper. To get the 17-35 as sharp, i had to stop down to F8. I tried to get another sample but they were out of stock, so i just returned it. I know a lot of people rate this lens 5 stars, and i understand that ever now and then you get a bad sample, but this lens had multiple problems. On the positive side, it is not as big and heavy as some people claim. It balances well on my D200, and the autofocus is fast. I will be looking into the 24-70 2.8.
Have had nothing but issues with this machine. LG and MS Media never made the break into the TIVO marketshare they expected resulting in termination of support for the device. Even die hard users have switched for a lack of fundamental FAQs being left unanswered. Hate to sound like a Lemming, but, I'd follow the pack to TIVO if you expect user support. :-)
Studio quality Blu-ray cases and dvd cases can be found for only pennies more per case, when buying in volumes of 100, so at roughly 23 cent per case, which is what I paid, these seem very overpriced for their quality. Ten bucks might be reasonable, but, all things considered, I can't imagine why BK Media even makes such a fragile product that seemingly risks doing more damage to their reputation than not.More or less disposable, these are fine for using for a short duration or protecting your discs in shipping, but don't expect them to hold up to regular usage: being opened and closed with any frequency, especially if you've got kids; some care should be taken when opening. To put into perspective that these cases break easily: they don't shatter or split in half as some posters might make you think, but small, hairline fractures do quickly form at the locking tabs due to the thinness of the plastic. You also need to be somewhat gentle when inserting cover-art: the outer plastic cover is thinker than food wrap, but still pretty flimsy. They don't look like much, but the spindles seem to hold discs well enough, at least initially, they snap in crisply, implying a secure hold.Be careful of return policies with this item! Though the box arrived a little beat-up, amazon had double-boxed it before sending it on to me, after the marketplace seller had shipped it to their warehouse. Fortunately, none of the cases appeared damage, but I think I may have just been lucky, considering the condition of the inner box. That said, after reading all of the complaints about these cases arriving damaged, and considering it's questionable manufacturing and high percentage of buyer dissatisfaction, I would not recommend buying from any marketplace sellers that do not ship through amazon. Amazon has a clear return policy for anything they ship: full refund and they pay return shipping. Even the more reputable sellers selling this product seem to be aware of its cheap nature. All that I checked into had return policies that made the purchase too much of a gamble: most said they would not pay for return shipping of even damaged items, which a box this size would cost at least $10 to ship. Some offered only exchanges for the same item, which isn't of much use if the products quality is found unsatisfactory for your needs. Some even charged restocking fees (a deceptive way of making sure they make a buck whether the buyer is satisfied or not, taking no responsibility for carrying poor quality products).Bottom line: This product leaves you with no confidence in BK Media as a producer of viable replacement dvd cases. Having bought these, I will be EXTREMELY leary of investing in anything this company produces in the future. As quality dvd and Blu-ray cases can be found for only pennies more when buying in this volume, I personally don't think these cases are worth the risk.
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 agree with the other reviews. the have a bad smell that hasnt went away and it has been about two weeks now. there isnt much filling to give very much support and the material is very itchy and annoying. i reccomend teh fellowes mouse and wrist pads. they have much more of teh gel filling and teh surface is smooth and cool. not itchy. and they dont have a smell! not even when you first open it. they seem like much better quality for ur money.
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.
Loved this mouse until today when after TWO separate battery changes (and I had put in a new one just a few days ago) the mouse completely stopped working. Surprising, since most of the other reviews were positive, but I've tried everything.
This seemed an interesting speaker system for on the go. I agree that the control buttons are temperamental however the sound completely sucks. There is NO BASS to speak of and it sounds like an old transistor radio and not a good one at that. This baby is going back first thing in the morning. If you buy it, I urge you to save the receipt as this is a for sure round trip ticket item.
This optical splitter does not work and I was hoping it would. I have it hooked up to my one receiver with my tv and computer in the other two; it didn't work, no sound came forth at all. This should work just like an HDMI splitter but it doesn't. Costs more just to send it back.
I recently got a new Mac and e-mailed Palm to ask if their PalmConnect USB kit would allow me to connect my old Palm m100 + my old PalmConnect Serial kit to the new computer. I was a bit concerned because I had heard that the USB connect-kit that Belkin makes does not actually work. But Palm said sure, our kit works, buy it. I bought it through Amazon, and, sadly, it doesn't work--it won't HotSync. I re-contacted Palm and they said that their Palm Desktop software doesn't work with MacOS 10.2.8. Grumble.If I come up with a work-around I'll post it, but for now I'm stuck.
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.
We have two PC's and one Macbook Pro with wireless connections to this router. The Windows computers work fine with it, (usually) without a hitch but my Mac mostly has problems with it. Web pages usually do not load the first time. I have to reload the page 2-3 times to finally get it to work, but even then images have a hard time loading. Really a pain to work with on a Mac.
I have been a big Tripp Lite fan in the past. I decided to buy this to replace an old APC which lasted 3+ dependable years on the original battery.In the last 19 months, I have walked in to my computer room to see my computer completely shut off and would not power on.I had to crawl under my computer desk to press and hold the on button. I thought UPS units are for preventing power failures, NOT providing it's own power failure. My battery has now failed in less than 2 years and still under warranty. After reading other reviews...I would NEVER get it replaced. Computers are too expensive to be killed by a UPS shutting down all the time. Do yourself a favor...read other reviews on this unit. Sorry Tripp Lite.I just bought an APC. I feel a big weight lifted off my shoulders.
this product was supposed to be for a apple macbook 13" but instead they sent me something else not satisfied and not doing business with them and neither should you.
When I got the Sandisk memory stick it did not work and I returned it. The replacement worked for a few days and then it stopped as well. Secondly, the cover was lost in 2 days because it is so easy to pull off. I was most disappointed in this.The best thing about it is it's size but the size cannot compensate for its non-functionality. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
after being quoted $250 for a 25ft. HDMI cable from Best Buy, I was cautiously optimistic to find one for $13 here on Amazon. Of course it was too good to be true....no audio signal sent between my cable box and TV and the picture quality was spotty at best. Return to sender.
I've had these headphones for little less than one year, so I suppose I'm able to write a review based on long term use.The soundquality is excellent and especially bass-lovers (when you took out some time finding the proper fit) will appreciate the bass response.However, for this kind of price I think one can expect a decent thicker and more isolated wire because here the build quality is very poor.Earphones are products for on the move, but especially in this department the product fails on durability. There is no decent dedicated carrying case supplied, so wrapping the wire around the MP3-player will be the most used solution: it will kill the thin wire in no time.Overprized.
300 bucks I paid for this and it lasted me only 2 years and then died. Is it worth it? What's a new bulb worth should the power go out and the bulb wear out faster than usual? Not as much as buying two of these units! I won't buy Monster again.
I purchased this remote from Amazon.com 4 months ago and although happy with the look and functionality of it, I too was disappointed with the tilt function lighting up the remote every time I breathed too heavily. (I know this sounds like an exaggeration, but believe me, it is not...) I read the many reviews here and attempted to disable the remote with the "9-8-5" code that some reviews mentioned, but it did not work with mine. The manual I have made no mention of the ability to turn off the tilt/vibration function or of a way to change the illumination timer in the set-up. I contacted All-in-One via their website and asked for help. They emailed me back that there is NO WAY to disable or alter the motion sensor on my particular model and suggested I place the remote on a cushion or pillow to help reduce vibration. (Still didn't do much to stop the sensor from turning the device on every few seconds. Thus resulting in a need to change the 4AAA batteries on average of once a week...) In addition, there is no tactile feel to the surface pad, so you have to look at the remote every time you use it. A major drawback...Today, I noticed that an amazon.com user has posted pictures of his remote on this product page and the last one shows the back of his box which states "Latest Features Include : Ability to deactivate the tilt switch (motion sensor)" Obviously, this function was not included in some older models (or non Radio Shack models) The bottom line is there is no way of telling which model you may get shipped from Amazon.com if they don't update their product page with new info stating that the new model is the one they're selling. They may have older models in stock and you may get one that lacks the motion option like I did. (The PDF product manual on this page does not mention the ability to turn off or alter the sensor.)Otherwise, this is a cool little remote and I almost feel it's worth buying 16 AAA batteries a month just to be able to use it, but the fact you can't "feel" the buttons would keep me from purchasing again. The cost savings on batteries with the optional motion feature makes the newer version the only way to go.
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
Well today my regular headphones broke (Seinheiser HD-457) so I had to go out and get a new pair. I have heard many good things and stellar reviews about the Koss Portapro and Sportapro headphones. In the store I had trouble finding anything that I could afford (...) and finally came across the Koss Sporta Pro. For [the price], and all the good reviews I have heard, and the fact they are lighter and fold up, I decided to buy them.First I tried them with my minidisc player and they sounded pretty decent. They also sounded fairly decent with my cassette player as well. But when I listened later this evening on the noisy bus I could barely hear my music over the groan of the engine. To make matters worse, with the increased volume there was terrible distortion. The bass was excessive and the high frequences made this awful "fluttering" effect.Nonetheless they are back in their package and will be returned to the store tomorrow.
I bought the DVP642 because I wanted to be able to play Divx movies as well as having good progressive output. While the system works as advertised with Divx files, other flaws hurt this device. There is a noticable clicking noise whenever a disc is playing. This comes from the drive tray itself, not the audio output. The remote lacks discrete on/off buttons which makes it harder to integrate into a home theatre environment. To switch from progressive mode to regular output, you have to go through a series of menus. Finally, the picture from the system is not very good, comparable to $30-40 units. In all, unless you MUST have Divx, give the Philips DVP642 a pass.
I am not satisfied with the Sony product. I am unable to have an FM or AM station stay tuned in for more that 2 minutes. All I get is a strong signal that fades away. I am only 30 miles distance from a 1,000 wt AM and FM station. Very disappointed with the name Sony.
I can't say much about the mouse, since I was stuck in Step 1 of the User's Manual--battery installation. No kidding! "Remove the battery compartment cover located on top of your mouse by pressing the release button..." I looked at every square inch of the mouse and I can testify under oath that there is NO RELEASE BUTTON. I am probably going to have to use screwdrivers and hammers to open it.
I got this drive today, and it's going back tomorrow. After spending hours transfering my data, I shut down the computer for a while. When I come back, Windows XP CAN NOT FIND THE DRIVE. Then when it does find it, I'm told that it needs to be formatted. I'm luckier than some of the other reviewers, because it looks like I can get my data back using Restorer 2000 and another of my LACIE drives (I own 3 of them, and never had a problem until now).Oh and I forgot to mention that the Firewire connection never worked. I dont know if it's that particular drive, but I'm not taking any chances. I bought this drive to store personal videos because they take so much space. If I need to also have backup copies on other drives, then what's the use of spending $500 on this ?!
I bought this device specifically to allow me to use two external hard drives to give me instant NAS--and according to the product information available, this looked like just what I needed. (I looked at the Linksys NSLU2 also, but the ext3 reformatting of any attached drive--and associated destruction of all existing data--ruled it out quickly).As others have noted, the DNS-120 allows you *read* access to NTFS drives--but you can't write to them, making them fairly useless from a practical standpoint. They just posted this fundamental limitation on their product support page today or yesterday. If one is inclined to believe their support people, lack of NTFS support was a surprising corner case to them. Personally, I find that hard to believe given the prevalence of NTFS drives in the field.The statement on the tech support page for the DNS-120 reads:
Totally disappointed with this purchase!! It sucks! I thought I could get away with it until I could get the fisheye I wanted, waste if money!!
I got this on a suggestion for a DVD player that supports many formats and includes USB support to play my digital media. I found that the usb support is slow crap and it stutters on active scenes. The same avi file recorded on a DVD would play fine but je je je jerk from the usb drive. Pretty much regret the purchase.
I never appreciated USM focusing until I bought one without it. Actually, my 50mm F/1.8 from Canon is not USM but it is not as loud as this one, not even close. So, very loud.But that's fine, really, if the rest of the lens lived up to its reputation. I found the lens to be soft and dark. I first noticed the softness when close up pictures of my daughter showed her freckles as very soft. Then I took some indoor pictures with a flash and they came out dark. It's hard to say how much darker than my original lens, but it's noticeable. The point is, It doesn't appear to be properly exposed.So I did a shot for shot comparison with my current general purpose lens: Canon 28-105mm MACRO USM. I took shots in doors with the flash and for each shot, my original (half the price) Canon lens was brighter and sharper than the Tamron. I made sure the camera and lens settings were exactly the same for each shot.Is it possible I got a defective lens? Seems hard to believe. Anyway, I was very disappointed because the ratings on this lens are basically Excellent except for mine.Camera: Rebel Xt.
does not hold charges like the original dell batteries, need to continue to plug in for it to work, should never buy an aftermarket item
Recently purchased the Koss earbuds to use in noisy areas. Two things I do not like: tinny sound compared to other lower cost earbuds and unequal length wires to each ear. I can't imagine a situation where having one wire twice as long as the other makes the earbuds more comfortable. With small ear canals, the smallest silicone adapters fit comfortably.
While Garmin makes some of the worlds best GPS hardware, I can't say the same for their software. I read a number of reviews cautioning that their maps were out of date before purchasing this product. I then called Garmin directly and was told that all of the maps had been updated in 8/2001. I don't know what they updated, but it wasn't their maps. I have never seen maps so out of date or a search engine that was so worthless. The only advantage that Garmin's software has over MS Streets and Trips or DeLorme's Street Atlas Deluxe is the ability to upload maps into the GPS, but what good is that if the maps aren't current? If you need to get to an address, don't expect Garmin's software to get you there. Ask a cop first. It's cheaper and more reliable.
I'm giving this product 1 star simply because the seller did send me the product. BUT I ordered this product to keep in our camper durring our summer camping season. Because of a busy schedule we only got to go twice. The first time camping I used this product 1 time & it worked. We went camping againover Laborday weekend & the product didn't work @ all. I contacted the seller to let them know the product only worked for 1 weekend & the seller said there was nothing they could do about it. THIS SELLER DOESN'T STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCTS!
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.
As the title, I received broken one. Therefore, I could never use this TV. I want to say to the seller of this TV that sell normal TVs!!
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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not reviewing how this works b/c i am sure it works as well as all other ipods but......i am shocked how expensive it is for a 4gb player. I know its an ipod so it will be expensive but you can get a 20gb player (non-ipod) for about the same price, maybe a little more. It is clear that you are not paying for gbs here but style. I understand that but it still seems like a high price to pay for fashion. I just want to listen to music!!!!!
if anyboby has hooked up the lynksys extender with a d-link 524 please let me know because ive been working on it for three weekscid207@yahoo.com
Ok, so it looks good. However, the buttons are small and hard to see in the dark and you can't adjust the backlight level. Also, the cradle is very picky and doesn't charge without tilting.On the plus side, it's fairly easy to set up. However, for the price, it left me wanting more.
I'm a fan of Xantrex products because their quality and performance. But this inverter doesn't deserve to have the Xantrex logo. I just conected it to my battery, turned on and to my surprise and deception it failed inmediately with no load at all, and just left a fried electronic components odor...Before energizing the system I always check for correct polarity so everything was OK (no inverted cables, no short cuts, correct grounding)Later I decided to buy a Xantrex SW2000 pure sine and thats a different happy story, it has worked perfectly so far.
I ordered the Philips HS500 headphones and instead got the SHS5200 headphones. I did not want the SHS5200 because they are significantly worse headphones from my experience (the sound sucks compared to the HS500 and the reflective coating on the neckband melted and rubbed all over my clothes and my neck).Target did not notify me that they were sending A DIFFERENT ITEM that I DID NOT WANT.
As an IT consultant, I have always loved Linksys equipment for my small and medium business customers, they always seem to work out of the box, but yet have enough advanced configurations to make a tech geek happy.Well time comes to purchase a Wireless Router for my home, so I can setup a VPN tunnel, when we install the VPN end point at the office later next month.I open the box and setup the router, take a few minutes to configure it, clone MAC address, setup DDNS (wish it would support updating AD DDNS), and other settings. At first the DDNS wouldn't update, no big deal everything else is working.36 hours later... turn on my Xbox to play a game of Mechassualt, DHCP isn't providing an IP, decide to wait until the next morning when I bring one of my laptops home. Sure enough couldn't ping the thing from work, it isn't assigning IPs, nor could I pull up the setup page. I hit the reset button, the modem reboots and starts working.I then goto the setup page, lucky it kept all my settings, I then did the firmware update. Works fine for another 24 hours. I am getting really disappointed, tonight I am going to do a 30 second reset on the modem and will find out in 24 hours whether or not I will have to do an RMA.
Nice while it lasted. Good scanner, nice prints. Special printer head allows you to replace just the ink to save money. Unfortunately, the ink is wicked from some sort of absorbent material inside, like a magic marker, so there's not much of it as compared to a liquid ink well used on other printers. Works right after you replace it, then a few weeks later when you go to print - empty, dried out. Then after a few years - bam, the printer head goes bad and costs $50 to replace, bye bye savings. I don't recommend. Either go with an ink jet with the expensive liquid ink cartridges (like HP), or go with a color laserjet (expensive, but a lot of printing from a single set of cartridges). I switched to a Samsung laserjet (awesome) and never looked back :)
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.
I received my Archos 605 WiFi two weeks ago. I find it a wonderful product for picture quality but durability is not there. The pathetic sleeve they send with it is useless with no strap it secure unit or for fastening to a belt loop.My "first" call to customer service for my free plug-ins, took calling three times waiting 12 to 15 minutes each time. The first two calls I waited 12 to 15 minutes then the call was dropped. The third time was a charm, however, I still waited about 15 minutes before a customer service representative answered. She put me on hold for another 20 minutes figuring out and emailing the codes which I did not receive all seven. After downloading one would not work but ok, it was only a game pack.Today, the unit slipped out of the ridiculous sleeve and the touch screen broke. I called customer service, another 20 minute wait, explaining that it was my fault (sort of - secure sleeve would not have allowed this) and ask what could be done. The CSR (customer service representative) was nice and explained the glass would need to be replaced by them. I asked how much it would cost. I was told it would be 155.00 plus shipping. I explained I bought the unit for $154.99 two weeks ago and just used it today because I did a partial charge. She said sorry and that was all she could do, warranty did not cover a broken screen.THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING THIS UNIT. IF YOU EVER NEED CUSTOMER SERVICE, YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY. THIS IS NOT WORTH THE AGGRAVATION!
Speakers work fine despite having a stripped terminal on one. Sound is O.K. but I expected better with the size of these monsters. As far as the seller goes, these were offered as new in box. What arrived was a pair of speakers that were at minimum open box, most likely returned. Finger prints / smudges all over. Stripped terminal on one speaker. Fairly disappointed. They work though so not worth the trouble to return.
The chord arrived very quickly. My only complaint is the fact that when connecting my laptop to the TV I get a lot of feedback. I'm not sure if this is the fault of the cable or machines, however the feedback is still there regardless.
This product is not even worth buying. It works *sometimes*, I'd say the iPOD player works about 75% of the time, and the CD player works about 25% of the time. The sound quality is awful, you need to turn it WAAAAY up, and there's a LOT of background noise. Honestly, I'd rather have nothing that be continually frustrated by this boombox.
This author can write words, but words do not a good book make. Too many bits and pieces with only occasional good writing and plot development. Too many errors. The biggest one being that few meth labs were found east of the Mississippi River until 1980s! (First one found in Mississippi was in 1985.) Now if I can find that one fact, why couldn't this author--or at least her editor? The dead brother with red hair is supposed to look like his grandmother, then by the end of the book, Harriet, with black hair, is the image of the same grandmother. I could go on. I think Ms. Tartt is living the good life on the success of her first book and never got around to putting this story together until time ran out. Wish I had read these reviews first!
Long waiting period and can not find a way to get in touch with the seller. I tried to cancel with no luck.
The features of this remote are great. I will definitely buy a Logitech harmony remote in the future. However, this remote in particular is poorly designed.1) The remote is almost symmetrical from top to bottom, so if you grab the remote upside-down, you can't really tell until you start pressing buttons and they're doing things you don't expect. The buttons all feel so similar, and the layout does not lend itself to being memorized (even after 7 months of ownership.) I find myself often having to press the "glow" button so I can see the buttons, and I even have to search for the glow button for a few seconds.2) the directional pad on this remote is not good at all. You often have to press very deep, past the 'click' sound for the press to register. This gets very annoying VERY fast. it completely ruins any chances of navigating menus quickly.I got this remote while it was on sale for around $70, and even at that relatively lower price, I'm not happy with the remote. I've used it for about 7 months now.This remote has proven to me that Logitech Harmony remotes are a worthy investment. But it's also shown me that this model is not a good one.
I rate this case as barely adequate because it just barely protects the camera. The camera can't be completely enclosed in the case since the camera's carrying strap hangs out and any shock protection it provides is minimal. It doesn't fit well. From the side, it seems to have a triangular design, though how that fits a roughly rectangular camera body is beyond me. The camera has to be manuvered around to get it inside. If the case was built for this set of cameras, they should fit right in. It is hard to get the camera inside without knocking off the lens cap. There isn't enough space provided even for an extra set of batteries, although there is enough room for an extra memory card (woopie). A couple of extra side compartments would have been useful. I'm sure I can find a generic bag that will be more useful, but I shouldn't need to after buying Canon's custom bag especially designed for this set of cameras.
I liked this printer - while it worked. Its lightweight and easy to use. The one complaint I had with it was that the ink gauge was always off significantly. It would suggest I replace the print cartridge several weeks before it actually ran out of ink.My main complaint with the printer was that shortly after the warranty ran out the scanner malfunctioned. This prevented using it for scans, copies, and outbound faxes - the only thing I could do was to receive faxes and print. I only use the printer a couple of times per month, so was very disappointed with the short shelf life.
This is not a good accesory for your IS camera. It's too small, there is not strap, no extra pockets for your batteries or cards. I'm really dissapointed with this product.
My palm m 125 was a birthday present bought from the compuserve store in fairfax va. A few days after my birthday I returned home, Istanbul, Turkey and found that my palm was not working properly. I also discovered that the guys at the compuserve store had managed to sell a charging unit for about 30 dollars for a product that runs on batteries. I found out that my old computer running on windows 95 and having no proper ports had to be extensively modified. An older computer needs another type of cradle which you can buy but they do not stock it Istanbul.(Do they stock it in USA-probably not) After all the modification work was completed on my computer, the touch screen which was giving me trouble refused to work anymore. I contacted Palm England and after pages of e mails I had to sent it to them. They claimed it was fixed but it was not. Finally last March I went back to States and wanted to return the palm, the keyboard, the useless charger to compuserve. I was sick and tired of the whole process and would have been happy to exchange it for a working model. They refused.When my daughter bought the unit she refused to buy insurance to cover such an eventuality so they were able to wash their hands of the whole affair. They also informed me that Palm was a very tough company to deal with when it came to exchanging non functioning units. I went through the whole process of contacting palm usa this time. They preferred phones rather than e mails. I had to send my unit to them, wait for ages before the unit was returned to me, spend quite a few dollars sending packages and I am living with the comstant terror of another malfunction. The first opportunity I get I will switch to another make and probably find that I will have to buy all the accessories again.when buying a Palm product from compuserve stores please buy the insurance/do not let them talk you into buying useless accessories and do not buy them until you make sure that you find the unit functions in a way that is useful to you. always hot synch otherwise you data will be lost.dundar
I got this case along with A630 since the product description mentioned that it is compatible with the A630. However, this case is just too small and the camera does not fit into the case. This product is not compatible with the A630.
Wow this cord is a monster and not in a good way! At least for me. If you are looking for a heavy duty hdmi cable that you can suspend your honda from buy this one. If you are looking for an hdmi cable to link your dvd player to your tv with a little discretion get something else.The cable diameter is twice as thick as a regular hdmi cable, the connections themselves are about 2 inches long or about twice as long as a normal hdmi cable.The picture is a lie!Disclaimer: Some people might find the beefyness of this cable to be a positive.
Unfortunately the item advertised was not the one I received. It was a Kensington bag, but not the one in the picture nor the one on the tag that came attached to the item. Will be returning and filing a complaint with Amazon.com.
I needed a micro cassette recorder that I could use it with headphones and with this one you cannot. When you plug in the headphones automatically the sound goes off and you can't hear anything you recorded quietly with headphones, without disturbing anybody.
i chose to upgrade my old netgear to this after seeing it listed at $29. the install was easy and speeds were great. after 2 days the unit started having connection problems and my laptop would constantly disconnect every 2-3 mins. there is no way i can get any work done from home with my vpn. returned item to amazon. now considering a netgear 3500L.
Wrong Item was shipped and it took too long to receive credit. Too many phone calls and E-Mails. Utitimately resolved almost two weeks later. Too much of my time required for a simple transaction which was the suppliers fault.
Dont waste your money. After several hours, I was unable to connect it to the network. The PDF manual and the instructions offer no subtantial help except for most basic issues. Waitng times for phone help in excess of an hour, still did not get it to work. From others review, it seems if it goes well is easy, but any dificulty and you are on your own.
This was the wrong network adapter for our site. We were lucky to be able to return to the vendor and exchange for the right ones.
I have had this router for a few years now. Where should I start? Well, let talk about the web-based interface. It is so buggy that it does not work with Firefox. It only seems to work for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, because it seems to tolerate broken Javascript. I would use IE if I had it, but I am a Linux user, so none of the standards-based browsers that I have will not work at all.I actually found were the bug was, but I can't do anything about. This leads to the second issue of support. I sent the issue to Belkin support, but there was never a response. Checking their support site, there is no firmware updates for this. None at all.So, here's the scoop on what I cannot do. I cannot set any WEP keys, because buttons you need to use to apply the settings silently fail. Therefore, I cannot have a secure wireless, which makes this router useless to me.I am sure that the newer products have better support, but I think I will spend my money on a Linksys WRT54G.
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 have had this remote for 2+ years.I will keep it simple.+ This is a very powerful tool able to do a lot.- The button layout is poor. We still have to look at the remote.- Using a computer interface to set-up is nice but not well implemented. There should be a novice and advanced mode. Using all the wizards all the time is a pain. The software doesn't work that well either. I can go through and program pages of extra buttons and hit DONE and it will not remember all the commands.I want a new remote to replace it but I'm afraid to go with another Harmony.
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!
I consider myself to be fairly electronically inclined. I can read directions with the best of them. But this? The iPod mini? Man it gave me the blues. I bought it on Sunday at 1PM, by 3PM I was still goofin around with it, by 4PM I decided to take it back to the store, at 7PM I let my husband take a stab at it he finally figured it out after about an hour+, but by then I was through. I returned it to the store on Monday afternoon.So what's the problem? The instructions are not very clear. The icons that are supposed to show up on your computer screen once you have downloaded the iTunes software, may not always show up, and you can't figure out why. I have about 1500 songs on my computer, at this time I only wanted to download about let's say 200 of them. But the iTunes program took in all 1000+ songs and put a check mark next to each of them as if I wanted to download them all onto the iPod. I had to individually "un-check" over 1000 song titles in order to deliniate between those that I wanted and those that I did not want. There needs to be a "check-all" button and an easy way to undo it.Also, I was not real thrilled with the actual buttons on the iPod, I suppose with time I could have gotten used to them, but they were just too touchy, although there is a hold button so you cannot inadvertantly push the buttons.I think that for the money they could have also put in an FM tuner.Bottom line is I needed something more rugged that is quick and easy to download, light for when I am running and working out. I had a Rio Sport a few years ago, it got stolen, I'll be buying a new one. The iPod is not for me.
I just received this item yesterday, and already found it does not work. The sound is poor, and when I tried to record a cd from a vinyl album, I found it did not work AT ALL! It records the first few seconds of the song, then skips all over the place. Very expensive piece of junk which will cost you an arm and a leg to return to whomever you buy it from!!!!!!!! (If they even take it back)I bought it because I have a lot of vinyl that I want to put onto cd and into iTunes, but it's worthless for that. A BIG WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!!!!Does not even deserve one star.
I bought this battery charger and upon opening it, it did not work. The vendor who sold the charger said they would not replace it and now I am in a position to seek out the manufacturer for replacement. Great disappointment.
No Postscript support! So no printing under OSX or Linux without jumping through some serious hoops.Colors are REALLY funky. Images are not even close to being accurate.Other than that. It's a great printer for someone just looking to replace a monochrome printer and who only print under Windows. If you have the space for this monster. BTW the support Lexmark claims for OSX and Linux is a straight up lie. They support OSX 10.2, will not work with 10.3-10.5+ and no Linux support at all.
... I read the reviews submitted before my own, I thought that I'd be makin a good decision to purchase these headphones over the scores of others I considered. First thing I noticed when I got these headphones was; THEY ARE HUGE!!! I have big ears and my entire ear ended up sitting INSIDE the headphones ear-cup, as opposed to having the outer rim press against my ears, having the inner ear cup aligned with my inner ear. Next thing I realized was, the headphones felt flimsy, and weak, and had exposed screws above the ear-cup, I thought I could overlook these factors if they actually SOUNDED GOOD, so I hooked them up to my computer. The sound was low and distant - the bass was virtually non-existent, the treble was thin, and I swear those volume controls on each side did nothing less than annoyed me. I thought it may have been my computer, so I tried it with a couple other portable devices, it sounded the same. I tried my $13 computer headphone/microphone set with my devices, and they sounded ALOT better! In conclusion, buy these headphones if you like walking around with bass-less, thin sounding headphones that look like grapefruit halves on either side of your head!!
I bought this for my car so that I could connect my phone to my car and hear my conversations and listen to music but the music sounds like it was a cheap recording and it makes a whistling sound. Very bad sound. Not a good buy at all.
ok.... dont buy this camera... for real... unless you only want to use at home and with the care most of us are not able to give it.... come on, what can you say about a camera wich usb port breaks after 2WEEKS OF USE? and that means downloading pictures 2 or 3 times to the pc... and I`ll tell you what... i`m some thousands of miles away from where i bought it and warranty doesnt cover it. I`ve read what people say about elph line and i agree when talking about picture quality but I`m not gonna buy canon anymore.... NEVER, EVER , EVER, EVER AGAIN.... I was able to use 3 digital elphs.... 1 was my friends sd10 wich colapsed after 3 months of use, the second was my sisters s410 wich gave us problems on accessing the movie mode and manual mode after 6 months of use and finally the sd550 wich didn`t resist 2 WEEKS of use. And I`m not a camera breaker, my nice CASIO EXILIM is with me for 2 years now and i have really few complaints about it even though the image is not as good as canon`s.... when i used to read these reviews i thought the guys complaining were exeptions but its to comon for me the frequency canon give problems so im really not going for it anymore.... really... go for something more reliable even if you compromise a LITTLE on image quality
Bought this 6 months ago. Not very reliable performer. If you want to play VCDs and other region DVDs, then this player will work for you. If you are looking for high quality picture look somewhere else.The DVD/CD tray stopped working for me after 3 months. It opens and closes so fast you will not have time to remove the DVD or load a new DVD. It also gives "Tray Error". I have used it for 3 months and thrown it in junk. Will have to buy a quality DVD player for long term use.
I won't repeat the complaints by the other reviewers but I will agree with them. I have a new Garmin eTrex Vista C GPS, which is a good product. But, Garmin wants you to buy their poor quality MapSource software. Poor quality because of the scale. National Geographic TOPO software is somewhat clumsy to use, but it will produce a fine map and does a good job for large scale use, as in hiking, etc. The problem is that Nat. Geo. deliberately misleads in its cover blurb by implying that TOPO will work with "most popular handheld receivers." It won't. So, if you want to produce a topographic map, with a route marked on it, and measure distances, develop elevation profiles, etc., then NatGeo TOPO is useful. If you want to upload waypoints from TOPO to your handheld GPS, be careful!
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...
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 :-(
I have had this mouse for a year now and it has broken twice. The first time was within 1 month. It just stopped working, no power lights or anything. I called support and they told me there was nothing that could be done, it was user error and the warranty was expired. I troubleshot the mouse myself (through disassembly) and found that the power cable had disconnected from the battery. I soldered it back together again and was back in business, but only for a couple more months. It broke again recently and I'm not sure I'm going to fix it again (if it is the same problem). I have seen others complain about this mouse breaking when they drop it and I can believe it. Logitech, if you are listening a laptop mouse must be DURABLE!, we do travel with them.
I purchased this device to use as a ebook reader. The screen glares so badly I cannot read it. The fonts are not really adjustable. It is difficult and slow to try to turn a page. All the other features are really great, audible book player is is good and address book etc. The display was a big dissapointment.
You know I just want to save anyone reading this review the headache of expecting this speaker to do any satisfactory job of providing you with any musical excellence. Let me first start by saying I am a shopper of amazon for many many MANY years.(at least 7 years) I did not make this purchase from Amazon, but at another online vendor. What I can tell you as fact!!! THIS SPEAKER IS WORTH ABOUT AS MUCH AS THE CARDBOARD THAT HOUSES THE BOX FOR SHIPMENT! This speaker barely lasted a 1/2 hour in my car. I have a pioneer 760W 2-channel amp. Let me first say each channel is about 280W MAX per channel at 4 ohms. This speaker could not even withstand the power of 280W. The speaker is rated at 400W. Not even close. My house receiver could play this speaker box and it barely outputs 100W. To make a long story short. If you purchase this speaker thinking seriously that it can compete with the likes of a TRUE brand name like PIONEER, you should probably get your teeth kicked in. I know you will feel like kicking the manufacturer in the teeth once it get blown in your car. Right now I replaced the blown speaker with an SSL 250W woofer and it is running 375 Watts bridged, and guess what....it is still going. Maybe SSL should purchase the company from PYLE and then store they're trash in their warehouse.
I bought this router last September and after multiple resets it totally died on me less than 6 months later. I know some reviews have indicated that the fault may lie with the firmware, not so. I downloaded the latest firmware and the stupid thing still crashed and died. I will never buy a D-Link product again. Bottom line...DO NOT BUY!
We bought this unit for a Directv DVR. It took a lot of tweeking to get it to work in the first place. And now a few months later, still plugged in to the same spot we had it, it stopped working. If you plug the unit in side by side with the base unit it works. If you move it 8 feet, it doesn't work. It has actually been a pain. I feel it's been a huge waste of time and money.
I was considering purchasing this RAM but I wanted to first confirm it would work with my machine. I contacted amazon.com for more information and they were able to provide me with a retail part number and PNY's 800 number. (I'm always impressed by amazon.com's customer service - they're both helpful and friendly, that seems rather uncommon these days! I usually seem to get 'somewhat friendly and ditzy', or 'rude and unhelpful' most places, but I digress...)So I decided to contact PNY to see what they'd say.The results from the PNY website were inconclusive. Amazon.com had provided me with the retail part number of this RAM via email, but I couldn't successfully track it down via PNY's site. (PNY doesn't seem to have a search engine, and their memory configurator only provided a retail number for the 128MB stick of RAM for my machine).Forget about trying to get in touch with PNY. I tried calling their 800 number (which also provides tech support I might add), and I got stuck in automation hell.I also contacted them via email and received a canned response (it was long-winded and completely unhelpful). I replied and am waiting to hear back from them.Frankly this doesn't bode well. I wouldn't recommend purchasing this RAM as I'm afraid that if there's a problem, you'd be stuck with it.
I wouldn't buy this again, it's such a waste of money. One of the batteries I was sent was a used one; the sticker in the back was slightly peeled. This one wouldn't take a charge after a month but was promptly replaced. The 2nd battery quit charging after being left in the charger overnight. I guess these batteries can't be left too long in the charger but how long is too long? I shouldn't have to watch the clock to watch the time needed to fully charge these batteries. I've left the OEM battery in the charger alot longer than overnight and still works without any problems. Buy something better.
I purchased the EasyShare Bundle a few years ago. It was my first digital camera and last EasyShare as I just placed an order for a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. I probably printed 5 pictures from the dock that was jamming or just not functioning, EasyShare it was not. NO batteries will work in the camera- from Lithium to Rechargeable, the camera blinks red. Its also 5 megapixel which nowadays is super low. Granted the bundle price was low but not low enough to not work after two years...
When I first came to college I ended up helping a number of people connect to the residential network. Of everyone I know only three people weren't able to get online, and all three had bought a Linksys LNE100TX. The model seems to be prone to failure, and behaves sporadically even at the best of times. I've spent hours installing and reinstalling drivers for this card. Even if it does work, it's just not worth the bother of installing it. If you're looking for a good, cheap ethernet NIC, go with D-Link.
Plugged it from my car to my iPod and as soon as I hit play I got music with no lyrics. I then preceded to fiddle with the cord and got a scratching sounds from the horrible connection.
Look out: I recently purchased a Lumix ZS3, and Amazon suggested this battery to go with it. IT IS THE WRONG ONE! The correct one is DMW-BCG10. Too bad I bought two.
As is apparent through previous reviews, many people are displeased with the quality of this item. I am one of those people. While I was certainly not expecting an elaborate, handcrafted, bulletproof Palm fortress, I was expecting a little more than a cheap plastic coat that feels like it came out of a vending machine. This would make a great $7.95 item. It makes a terrible $30-40 item.The plastic (the primary material of construction, supplemented by a thin layer of aluminum) probably feels more delicate than it really is. But at the same time, who wants to spend that much money on something just to test and see if it really is stronger than it feels? For me, the case never closed properly, and if there is some kind of ingenious spring mechanism, it certainly doesn't work on the case I bought.All in all, I found this case to be of uncharacteristically low quality for Palm, and feel the money was completely wasted. I do see very limited use for this case, such as people who really do like to take their Palm into hazardous environments where it's likely to get banged around by heavy objects, or something of that sort. But for the average Palm user, this gadget is really more trouble than it's worth, and in the end, will only serve to diminish the convenience of the Palm.
Wish I'd read the reviews before I added this to my cart. Without a strap, it's just another thing to hold, so I'm using my older generic case which I can sling over my shoulder. The belt loop doesn't help if I'm wearing a dress!Shipping it back would cost almost as much as the case itself, so I'll just let it sit here on the junk pile. Blech.
As with most camera straps, the ends are doubled over and sewn together to prevent fraying. The only trouble is that with this strap the ends are too thick to fit through the lugs on my Canon 30D. I tried using a screw driver to push them through and needle-nose pliers to pull them through, but they are just too thick. The lugs on my 30D are pretty standard, so I'm guessing that my strap came from a bad batch. If I were more ambitious, I could cut the stitching, unfold the ends, push them through the camera lugs and sew them back up. But I'm not, so I'll just buy a different strap.
I read the other reviews and thought that the music-lovers were being overly picky when they complained about the hiss, so I went ahead and ordered this anyway. I cannot believe how loud and awful the hiss is . . . incredibly distracting. I thought I could deal with it, because I only intended to use the unit in my office, but it also turns out that every time you turn the darned thing off, it resets to an insanely loud volume when you turn it back on. I am now hiding in my office completely mortified. I'm going to have to return this item, which is a shame, since I was really excited about a unit that allowed ipod docking and also plays my CDs. This thing really stinks!
So many problems:1) If you plug in a 10Mbps downstream device, the router will crash on the first packet collision. This is true even if the 10Mbps device is another Linksys router's upstream connection!2) With only 100Mbps downstream devices, using an IPSec tunnel causes the router to crash intermittently. I've seen it stay up as long as six hours and as little as two minutes. This seems to correlate with how busy the upstream network is. I'm on a cable modem to a shared segment; when my neighbors start big downloads and the activity light goes nuts, the Linksys crashes quickly.&quot;Crash&quot; here means that the router goes through its power-up sequence: light the red DIAG LED, wait a few seconds, turn off the red LED, wait a few seconds, and repeat. It won't stabilize until I unplug all devices so it won't see a packet collision during init.I upgraded to latest firmware. Didn't help. I sent back the unit and got a &quot;factory reconditioned&quot; exchange. Didn't help.3) Linksys phone support is useless. Toll-free and worth every penny. They operate off a few scripts, don't understand what they're saying, don't speak clear English.4) Linksys email support is even more so. In addition to being of no help, they are obstinate and insulting.Such a shame, every other Linksys product I've owned has worked flawlessly.
Worst driver support I've seen. they force you to buy the software updates for new operating systems to make this stupid thing work. Should be free after you buy the device!Buy one from microsoft, they will atleast support their device
Everything about this screen is great except that it does not retract! 3 people tried with no luck.
This was my first bad purchase on Amazon. I'm by no means blaming Amazon. The cartridge leaked toner and streaked every page printed. I will probably never buy refilled toner cartridges again from anywhere.
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.
Overall I don't like it. When the screen is black between scenes and what not, their is a lot of mixed in red and other colors from interference. Buy a different one, this one is just not up to the task.
I was not very pleased with this product. It does offer a large list of stations to choose from, but none of them were clear at all. I'm not talking a little static (that's to be expected) I mean, you couldn't hear the music over the static noise.
Let's be honest: this is the cheapest DVD recorder for sale in most places. Clearly, you are not a serious technology buff, but you want a DVD recorder because you feel like the times are leaving you behind. I'm the same way, so I bought this thing.The good news: it will, in fact, record DVDs, even directly off your TV when you aren't at home. However, the on-screen font is nearly unreadable and you have to hit enter and then a navigation button between every element that needs to be programmed. It takes a good 20 minutes to format the disc and program the timer.Then after it's done recording, plan for at least 30 minutes to edit, check and finalize the disc. This is worse than Pong.And all the while it groans, squeaks, barks and sizzles as it spins the disc inside. It sounds like the disc is jammed, or possibly on fire, but in fact the noises are how you know it's working.The only reason I'm still sane is because I cleverly kept my DVD player hooked up to my TV as well; I can record on the CyberHome and then play back on my GOOD machine. Enterprising home users might think of other advantages to this setup, but the truth is this recorder simply cannot replace whatever you're using now. This loads and reads discs too slowly to ever use as a playback machine.In conclusion: It works, but it's awful to operate. Wait for a good one to go on sale; or better yet, just keep your VCR for another year and wait for prices to drop again. This is just too painful to spend money on.
It worked fine for a couple of days, then suddenly just stopped sending any signal. It's a really nice looking cord and did the job, I just wish It would have worked longer. You get what you pay for.
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.
I had heard this was a reliable product, but in less than 2 months my drive was fried. Technical support was fine, but they couldn't fix the problem. Luckily the drive has a two year warranty. However, its a big process sending in your old drive, you have to wait a week to get a shipping label... and then wait another month or so to get a new drive... I'm still in that waiting period. Overall, the support was good, but the drive broke in 7 weeks!
Ordered Maxtor 300 GB Sata-1 hard drive! Received Maxtor 300 GB Sata-2 hard drive. Very disturbed that your distributors can't send correct product as per order. The invoice included with the product shows the product was ordered as a Sata-1, 300 Gb Drive, But the actual drve is a Sata-2 drive. Not something difficult to see, just pure carelessness/poor quality on your part. You have lost my business as a customer. Can't afford wasted time returning bad/incorrect parts.Tom Bolden
The earphones SUCK. They are NOT the iLuv headphones in the picture. The rubber piece that fits behind your ear is much thinner and too long for my ear. I have to wear sunglasses when I run and keep the headphones "pinned" to my ears or they'll fall off. I LOVED the headphones in the photo and can't find them in any stores. I was exited to order them and incredibly disappointed with what arrived. I would DEFINITELY not recommend to potential buyers.
Picture does not match product. Not 90 degree plug and not gold plated. The build quality is substandard and it dropped out without barely moving. I'm pretty sure that the 5 start ratings on this product are for a different product. Returned as DOA. One star because there is no zero.
This tiffen UV filter is one of the worst made ones on the market. The glass is not set inside the plastic frame because it spins when you clean it which leaves glass dust on the top of your lens. Don't buy this filter as you will need to spend more money to replace it!!!
I purchased a TomTom Go and have had problems with the touch screen ever since. It malfunctioned within 6 months of purchase and I had to send it in to be repaired, they said they were unable to repair it and sent me a brand new one. The new one began malfunctioning in exactly the same way within another 6 months. After the subsequent 6 months, I sent it back again for the same problem and they told me it was out of warranty and they no longer repair the TomTom Go but they would send me a newer model for an additional $300-400. Ridiculous, I have been trying to get some sort of satisfaction to no avail. I paid nearly $1000 for this unit when it came on the market and it never worked more than 6 months at a time. It would be best if this company went out of business in my opinion especially after reading the other reviews listed here. I am now having to "trash" my unit and buy a different, more reliable, brand.
How am I supposed to buy this without any knowledge of how much memory it stores??
I got this USB 2.0 card and tried with my card reader and mp3 player. It sees the drives but as soon as you want to copy file to the drive it gives write delay error and corrupt your storage device. I had to format my mp3 player and lost my data. It does not matter whether you do it with powered or not, the result is same. I would say stay away from this junk
This toner did not last more than a few hundred pages. All other toner earlier lasted more than 3000 pages.
This particular product has a bios error on the board which causes the connection to reset. The product is also past End Of Life with D-Link, so they provide no support to remedy this problem. Purchase at your own risk.
This worked fine in windows XP, as long as you didn't try to register more than one login or more than one finger. After that it would go out of control and not let you login except randomly with the first finger registered. No drivers for win7-don't waste your time.
I purchased this for a 19" I just mounted with a 'space saver' slim mount from home depot. This is the slimmest mount I have found and gets the TV about .75" from the wall. This product did not work with this mount; it still sticks too far from the television (19" Vizio). However, a right angle power cord just barely fits.The other downside to this product is its cost. $15 ... really? I get it your the only game in town, but come on ... that's just ridiculous. If you are in need of a product like this, just replace the entire power cable and save the headache.
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 :-(
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 claimed so many features that I knew I had to have it. Unfortunately it never lived up to the expectations. When compalining to Linksys tech support about the DNS services not working I was told to return the device and purchase another, as the device was obviously defective. The second device had the same problem. The issue is that the so-called DNS server is not opperational on the WRV54g.One wonders if this device ever passed through a QA department - or if the quality assurance staff are as technically challenged as the tech support staff...I would not expect this low quality from any company in the Cisco group.The last contact that Linksys had with me was to use a different device (a device other than the WRV54g).
I received a pair of Koss KSC75 earphones as a holiday gift (from my wish list!). I soon realized I need a case to protect the earpieces from snapping off and to keep the cord from getting tangled with all the other cords I have to carry. I must thank all of you who reviewed this case, since I learned from most of you that it's rather large. I don't want it taking up too much space in my bag since I travel a lot and try to keep the bulk to a minimum. I looked at the smaller Koss case (size "D") and a reviewer there said he had tried them for his KSC75s and that case is too small for them. Then I researched on Amazon and via Google for more than an hour, trying to find a case these would fit into but would not be unnecessarily large. So hard to tell; often no dimensions are given. I found people posting picks of soap cases (! seriously! a soap case by Mary Kay!) in which they were carrying their KSC75s, because *they* couldn't find a good case either. Then I just took a look around my house and found a Burberry sunglass case that fits these headphones perfectly. Done. So once again, thank you to all those who noted that this case is a bit too roomy for a pair of KSC75 earphones.
Only one of the 3 stylus fits the ZIre 71. The other two only work with ZIew 72. So if you get this 3 pack for ZIre 71, you will be playing the full amount for only stylus.
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.
If I find a solution for this I will amend my review.The mouse is designed for portable use. Pop the USB transceiver into the bottom of the mouse and it turns off the battery. WONDERFUL. Only needs one small AAA battery. Rechargeables work great for this.It's small for a full size mans hand but I can deal with it as it is also small in my laptop bag.Response is great for a laptop but gets rough on a desktop with a desk between you and the mouse. But folks it is a PORTABLE MOUSE. Use it on a laptop and performance is fantastic.THE BIG FLAWIt won't let my laptop screen turn off. (Toshiba Satellite - Vista) Will burn forever as long as the mouse transceiver is plugged into the USB port. This only disqualifies this product for it's intended purpose.If I find a solution to the problem I will amend my review.
I have a little red Eton (not sure about the model; it's not on the machine), and it is inadequate: 1. aaa batteries don't last long at all. 2. the solar charger, after being in the sun all day, powered the radio for about 15 minutes. 3. hand-cranking the thing powers it for only a few minutes. My previous Eton, which suffered some of the same flaws, played on aa batteries for weeks; I rue the day I gave it away.
These speakers are terrible. I assumed -- unwisely -- that given the Bose brand and high price tag, that the sound quality would be wonderful, or at least average. As the other reviewers have noted, the midrange on these speakers are terrible -- a full 1/3 of the sound is missing: e.g., background vocals are frequently inaudible.The industrial design is beautiful, and the interface is friendly, but not worth the extra cost. For audio purists and anyone who wants value for their money, you'd be better off with another speaker system.
I could not get this wireless mouse to work very well and changing its functions and sensitivity was too cumbersome.
I will not order these again. I was hoping they would be good but the colored one is so faded, not bright , very faded.
Despite Apple advertising this monitor as working with PCs - "This DVI connection also removes all barriers to using an Apple display with a PC. If your graphics card supports DVI with DDC technology for widescreen viewing, you should be able to use these two displays with a PC." - it does not do so reliably. I tried three different cards and all exhibited insurmountable problems. Even if someone has declared a particular graphics card model to work with their display, don't count on yours working with your display. Apple tech support admitted that compatibility is an issue, and could not even suggest a card that is known to work. Mine is going back.
Do not even think about buying this router. I have had nothing but trouble. Dlink support ( the Indian office) required 5 seperate calls (5 hours) to finally acquire an RMA. This router is not worth the trouble to send back.
I've spent all Christmas morning trying to setup the remote by connecting to their website. I can not create a new user account and tech support twice says its a problem with my internet provider! I don't buy that!(though I was gullible enough to buy the 880 Harmony!)I'm returning this very expensive paper weight!
Could not get compatibility to work with newest iPOD.Onkyo customer Service was no help and said not their issue to insure compatibility. Using a new Onkyo surround sound system.
I purchased 2 of these. after owning a wowpad four years. Within the 1st month both of them started to bubble up in the middle making my mouse not work so well.In the 2nd month it curled up so bad I tried double sided tape which worked for about 10 minutes as the mouse pad has a no slip layer on the bottom that comes offVERY easy so there went that. My significant other taped hers down on the edges and the tape came up. thats how powerful the curl is.Just whatever you do stay away from these things. they are cheep and seriously live up to the name. pure junk.they are good at 1st. micro thin and all. but fails bad after a month. pay a couple more dollars for a better product.wow!
Picked up one of these and set it on a card table to play a 12 year old game (Age of Empires II) with some friends from college. The switch was disconnected from the modem.Ping times were between 0 and 1 ms, which was excellent. Everything went smoothly for about 2 hours. After that point, the link lights on individual ports just died suddenly. New cables, new laptops (one literally out of the box yesterday morning), everything pointed to the switch.This switch simply cannot handle moderate-to-heavy packet flow. After repeated crashing, the switch worked after power cycling for 30 seconds. All indications are that this product is okay for very light use. The three of us needed it to do one job and one job only. Bottom line is that it failed to perform.
The Nike PSA Play (both 60 and 120) are inferior MP3 players.I dont know how a credible name like RIO could produce such a lemon.I loved mine for a month. And recommended it to 2 friends. They both purchased the player. I had to exchange mine within 2 months of owning it... for a new one. Both of my friends had defects in their units within 3 months of owning them. One of them was never able to use it properly since the day he opened it.Its support for additional memory is a joke. I have blown 2 MMC cards using this unit. Thanks to the memory companies warranty, this hasn't costed me directly.I would strongly DISCOURAGE anyone who is considering this product. Its not worth the hassle. It looks great, but it doesn't perform and doesn't last.
Make sure you don't order this unless you have the right router:"Linksys' WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander [reviewed here] is a WDS-based 802.11b / g repeater that Linksys says works only with its WAP54G access point and WRT54G and WRT54GS wireless routers."
I was on hold 50 minutes, 52 seconds before anybody answered. I heard "your call is important to us" at least 100 times, which wasn't very convincing.
My desktop computer and my wife's laptop have fully up-to-date Win XP Home OS's. The software drivers installed on my system OK but would not install on my wife's system. Olympus tried to say it was Win XP's fault. Claimed they knew how to fix the problem but couldn't tell me!? I said tell me or I return the device. They said return it. I did.
DO NOT BUY THIS REMOTE IT DOES NOT WORK.I HAVE 3 RCA COMPONETS IT DOES NOT EVEN WORK WITH RCA`s TV,DVD OR VCR.AND RCA`s CUSTOMER SUPPORT IS THE WORST I`VE EVER DEALT WITH!!BUYER BEWARE REPEAT DO NOT BUY THIS.
I purchased this unit because I wanted a car audio unit that would do both CDs and cassettes. The quality is poor and features are also poor. My unit became unusable after 14 months, as the "increase volume" button stopped working. I could not get any response from Pyle on repair options by email or phone. As to features for this radio, the CD always restarts at the beginning of the track you were listening to when the unit was turned off. If you are listening to music, this may not be bad, but I usually listen to books or sermons, so this is a pretty undesirable feature. Another feature is that the unit always starts at a low volume after being turned off rather than resuming at the volume level when the unit was turned off. So when the "increase volume" button quit working, the unit because unusable. I will avoid Pyle Electronics in the future.PYLE PLCDCS90M AM/FM-CD/MP3/WMA/CDRW- Cassette Radio With Detachable Face
Problems : The range on this mouse is very limited, the battery life is short (The mouse seems to always be on. The only time the light goes off is when the dongle is plugged into the base), and best for last... all you have to do is look at the dongle the wrong way and it disconnects from the mouse.Pro : It doesn't cost much.
Take a look at the reviews for other Lacie external hard drive before buying. They are notorious for poor quality and short lives - not desirable characteristics in a drive. My first firewire Lacie looked good, but was defective straight out of the box. The unit woulld not mount. Lacie "fixed" it under warranty, but the "repaired" drive worked for only about 2 hours before itself failing.The unit now won't even show/mount as a drive on my Mac so that I can attempt to repair it and it is out of warranty. This unit was powered up no more than 30 times and had fewer than 2 hours in run lifetime.Two units, two failures. That is a 100% failure rate. One immediate. One after two hours of use. Check out the reviews for all the Lacie external hard drives - this is not an uncommon occurrence and many reviewers indicate that Lacie will not repair units out of warranty - Lacie obliges you to buy a new one. I, like many others, will never buy Lacie again.
I've had 4 returned 3 on warranty. All 4 had problems right from new, and 2 of them have totally broken down. I have talked to many other people who have had problems too. Usually worse problems than mine.
The retractor spring on this cable is covered with plastic, but the first time I unwound the cable, the plastic broke. Now it is impossible to retract the cable.
I got this for mother's day and from the moment I plugged it in my computer didn't recognize it. Tried to take it back because it was defective (I spent each night for 2 weeks installing, uninstalling, restarting and resetting the computer and the MP3 Player) and Walmart wouldn't take it. RCA's customer service is only open until 5:30 and not on Saturday's so the normal working person can't make it home in time to talk to anyone. I e-mailed and (Surprise!) no one e-mailed back. I finally spoke to them today and, even though the product is DEFECTIVE, without the original receipt they also wont take it back. I have been in the customer service field my entire life and I have never experienced such shoddy and inadequate customer service policies. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM! Now I am stuck with a 60 dollar piece of garbage. Great.
BUYER BEWARE! I HAVE HAD TWO OF THESE OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. BOTH WORKED FINE FOR 10 MONTHS AND THEN WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLLED MODE OF CHANGING FROM ONE DISC TO THE NEXT CONTINUOUSLY. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE TO TURN OFF THE UNIT RESULTING IN YOUR ENTIRE DVD COLLECTION BEING DESTROYED. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS POLICY NOR SONY AS I CHECKED INTO THIS. THANKFULLY A MEMBER OF MY FAMILY WAS THERE BOTH TIMES TO UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE THE DVD'S WERE SCRATCHED BEYOND REPAIR.DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!!!
Add poor quality of the manufacture of this keyboard to the cons:The Delete key started loosening after a few days, almost at the same time as the rather nifty touch-control for sound started living its own life, leaving music hovering from the meek to the deafening within seconds.This in addition to the other pros (good design, good key touch) and cons (no numeric keyboard, uncommon key layout).Definitively not the best product Logitech ever produced and well below what one might expect.
I bought these because I wanted a volume controller on the headset so I wouldn't have to bother fooling around with the controls on my ipod touch, which can be a real pain. Well, the volume controls on this this unit are useless. They have a really short range. So you can't turn the volume all the way down (in case you need to speak with someone or listen to what's going on around you) So you need to pull the damn ear pieces out of your ear or use the controls on your ipod or whatever mp3 player you're using - so why bother having a volume control.
This scanner for me has been nothing but problems. A seemingly good idea (making the scanner like a fax machine so it can scan multiple pages) is muddled by bad software and shoddy construction. The scanner constantly jams, cannot handle anything on paper thicker than printer paper (i.e. photos), and the scanner software frequently looses contact with the scanner. Do you self a favor and don't buy this product.
I unpacked my brand new boombox, excitedly plugged it in, powered it on, and got an annoying hissssssss. The hissing persists regardless of what's playing... iPOD, radio, etc. I quickly repacked my brand new boombox, sadly placed it back in the box, and took it back to the store.
What they don't tell you is that you cannot use the main selling point--fast charge high current mode-- with an apple computer. Same with Linux. it only supports windows computers for that mode, On windows computers you have to install a driver that looks for ipads and only then activates high power mode. Thus effectively it is worthless except for ipads (not iphones) on widows computers. The only way you can use the high power mode is to detach it from the computer so that it's not a USB hub anymore, then the hogh power mode turns on. That is it's just an expensive wall charger not a USB hub, All this is documented in the instructions that come with it, but not in the marketing literature. They get 1 star for being deceptive.Update: there is now fine print at the bottom of the ad that says you have to turn off the computer to use fast charging mode. why is this big deal shoved into the fine print???
Frustration has driven me to write another review, this time based solely on the &quot;special&quot; features of this printer.As I said before, it still works fine on the regular stuff - letters, e-mail, documents, even envelopes, other than the problem with having to press the &quot;resume&quot; button to print them. That's what the 2 star rating is about. If you look beyond the mundane - it's a ZERO star rating or less.Printing anything out of the ordinary has become a major pain, which seems to be getting worse as the printer gets older.Any paper that is even slightly glossy is now slipping on the rollers - not all the time, but enough to drive you mad, especially when you need to print something in a hurry. The printer also gets quite upset when you try to cancel the print, even when you use the button designed for this purpose.The paper wastage is tremendous after a job is spoilt due to the slippage, because not only do you lose the special paper you put in, but also a ton of regular paper, as the machine continues to spew out reams of gibberish in protest. Having to reboot the machine to solve a print error is totally ridiculous. This is a recurring problem with HP printers in my experience.If you do most of your printing on cardboard, glossy paper, transparencies or other special paper, think twice before buying this printer, as it can send you stark staring crazy in a very short time.
The cable did not fit my Kindle. I returned the cable and requested another one that would fit. I never got the replacement cable.
I bought this and installed it on my 2001 BM& 740il...but it didn't work. Dice service was very good, they sent me a replacement even though I did not buy from them, Got it working finally.... but every couple weeks it stops working and I have to work to get the unit to see my ipod. This, combined with "ok" but not great sound quality (this may be because I had a digital equalizer that we had to change to analog (another Dice product) made this a lot of work... would have been easier to have burned cd's and changed them occasionally...... just my two cents.
Buyer beware! The print life of the cartridge is unacceptable. I've been running through 1 cartridge/month in my small business office! In 3 months, the price on the ink will have passed the price of the printer.
I received the lens, couldn't wait to use it in action. The lens has NO AUTOFOCUS with the D60!!! What an incredible disappointment! How could a Nikon lens not have AF on a camera that was just released? This makes no sense but it works fine on a d300...no fair! Shots are sharp but it stinks to go back in time and have to manually focus.
When I bought this device I was in 7th heaven with all the lovely functions, add-ons and clarity of picture,connectivity etc. and the list is immpressively long.So eventually after I got all my add-ons and docking station and plug-ins, I got down to the business of enjoying the massive financial investment I made (lets face it back in 2008 this was definitely NOT cheap and neither were all the necessary add-ons)Pretty soon though I discovered that, now and then it would do something quirky like switch itself off for no reason other than to annoy me mid movie/song/looking for a photo.Then disaster struck, the battery started going dead within 1 minute after being fully charged. I was gutted because I travel a lot and this is a life saver on a 14 hour flight if the in-flight movie is undesirable or non-existant.I discovered that I was not allone and there are or were hundreds of forums of people with exactly the same issue.Archos themself according to the forums are no help unfortunately. Everybody that bought this product I presume is experiencing this problem and can only use it while it's on the docking station or plugged into their laptops/pc's. or have to change the battery themselves or have it changed add another $100 to $150 to the money you spent already. That to me is unacceptable and quite like the time I saw this wonderfull sports car for dirt cheap but upon closer inspection it was a kit car with a non-descript motor which could not beat a cyclist in a race.My advice is to admire the functions on this device but dont buy it because it has seriously dented my admiration for both the product and the company that sells it,after investing nearly $800 in this product I am naturally not happy with it since I can only let it play on its charging dock. If I were to take the dock with me wherever I go this would have the same effect as unplugging your ps3/360 and lugging it with you.I am not allone on this.Ask anybody that bought this and experiences the battery issue whether they are happy to look at it collecting dust on the charger. I was sort of blinded by all the functions but please dont let all the lovely functions fool you, look at it this way, take the money and give it away to somebody who wont appreciate the gesture- thats how you will feel as soon as the battery problems kick in.
I had bought this gift for my brother and his family for the holiday's of 2000. I had to buy another one to replace this one. The dvd skips on brand new dvd's, freeze's up and eject's when playing. It started just as they pluged it in. Problem's from the beginning. I would never buy a konika product ever again for if their products are like this who would ever want a problem. Plus no one in the metro New York area has ever heard of this company. Not any of the electronic appliance store's and mega electronic stores.
My daughter bought her Dad a 40GB IPOD for Christmas in 2004. Unaware that she had purchased an HP/Apple IPOD, everything seemed rosy until about a year later when it needed a new battery.I brought it to an Apple Store and after waiting 45 minutes for an "appointment," the geek took one look at the HP logo on the back and simply said, "Can't do, it's HP, not Apple." After arguing back and forth, I was told to contact HP.It seems that HP and Apple had entered into a short-lasting partnership around 2004 in which Apple would design the IPOD, HP would stick its name on it and sell it, and in return, HP would configure their computers with ITUNES. The deal was terminated in less than a year.Getting back to the story, after much prodding with HP, I was able to reset my IPOD using the AC charger, but was told that I would need to contact a 3rd party for the battery.I searched on the internet and found a battery for approx $59 that included two plastic pryers to open the hermedically sealed IPOD. They should use Apple to design the tiles for the Space Shuttle, they'll never come off! After hours of trying, and only minimal damage to the case, I was finally able to replace the battery.Skip to Feb 2007. Upon connecting IPOD to computer to download songs from ITUNES, I get the cute little Apple sad face :( with an exclamation point ! which means...YOU'RE SCREWED AGAIN, SUCKER! I am now back in the same dumpster I was in when I bought the $59 battery. I will not buy another one. I will dump my IPOD, burn all the tunes in ITUNES to a cd, copy to hard drive and transfer to a new mp3 player.Here's why the title of this post is what it is: Both HP and Apple have shirked their responsibility to their customers so that they could make a quick buck. Sell the product, get the money, and leave the customer hanging. HP entered into an agreement with Apple, it didn't work out, and now their customers pay the price.Any company who designs an electronic product that takes a surgeon to remove a battery and charges $89 for the privilege is basically saying to their customers, "You are a SUCKER!" How much can that battery possibly cost them? A few bucks at most? It's easier to take the battery out of my computer's motherboard!And the arrogance of Apple with their smirky little "we don't repair HP products" even though it clearly says on the back of the case: Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China....& copyright 2004 Apple Computers, Inc. All rights reserved." Apparently, that means nothing to them.There is only one thing left for me to do: I myself will never buy or recommend any device made by Hewlitt Packard or APPLE. This applies to any kind of product HP makes, Printers, Cameras, etc. There are many other choices to make for mp3 players. If you unfortunately happen to join the Apple ITUNE family, I'm sure that when your battery runs out, your service contract expires, they leave you in the lurch, and you are forced to pay as much as you would for an automobile battery that lasts 3-5 times longer, you will probably be of the same opinion.
I bought the Gmini400 because i did not want to follow the whole Ipod Trend and because it seemed to have a lot of great features. First few weeks of owning the device I was thoroughly impressed. However, these feelings soon began to fade. The Gmini's joypad style controls are very inconvient for browsing through 20 GB of music. It would tkae a few minutes sometimes jut to get to the artist I wanted. I also noticed a significant lag time when switching from song to song. These were just some of the minor inconviences. About a month into owning the device It stopped taking music off my computer. It would get to the point where i could not transfer more than one song at a time because it would say there was an error. Also, i began to notice problems with the playback. I would be listening to a song and it would cut out in the middle and then start playing another song for a few seconds and then switch back. On top of all this the headphone jack began to give out. I'd have to jiggle the headphones around just so i could hear any sound. I tried all different types of headphones on it too se eif they worked (including my bose quiet comfor 2's) and they all didnt work. I called archos and was on hold for a real long time to find out there was an internal problem with the hardrive and the headphone jack. They said they were going to write up the maintenance order form thing and email to me but it never came. I called again and they confirmed again they needed to send it however it never came even though i gave them another email. After finally being pushed over the edge i gave up on the gmini and bought an Ipod video. I am thoroughly pleased with the Ipod and would never go back to an Archos mp3 player. save you rmoney on this and any of the Gmini series and buy an ipod video.
I was thoroughly disappointed after receiving this product. Sound quality was very poor. The speakers rumbled and whined at very low volumes. It is easy to use and portable, but that doesn't make up for the poor sound. Was this a lemon? I don't know, but I had to return it and I am looking at some other options. The volume reduction switch was also sticky and difficult to work with.
These I-pod cords have some issue with the wall connector assembly. The cords work just fine with my other wall connectors, but do not work with the wall connector that came with them. So if you are trying to purchase this to use in a 110V wall socket I would look for something else. If you just need the cable portion and think the price is right then they are fine.
I was looking for a cost-effective, easy to use scanner for home use and naturally came upon the Epson 1260. The scanner was certainly cost-effective, but far from easy-to-use. I was able to install the scanner pretty easily, but that is where the problems started. I was initally unable to scan, and the lightly worded instructions that came with the scanner were unhelpful and confusing. After consulting the Epson website, I was finally able to scan roughly an hour after I began the install. The scanner is not exactly XP friendly.Now that I was able to scan, I went to explore the other functions and found that I was unable to use the Copy Utility. Again, the included instructions were of no help, so back to the website I went. I found that this utility would not work with some non-Epson printers, including my HP 5500. To fix this problem, I would have to install a &quot;ghost&quot; printer (&quot;If one model doesn't work the use another&quot;), and reopen the utility with this &quot;ghost&quot; printer as your default printer.I found this all to be not so &quot;easy-to-use&quot;, and decided to call technical support to hopefully find an intuitive answer. The help group was wholly unsympathetic and unfriendly. Not the kind treatment you would expect as a customer. The workaround my &quot;only option&quot; in using the Copy Utility.The product recieves two stars because it is inexpensive, however there are other products in this price range that work as advertised. Otherwise, this product has been a big disappointment and on its way back to the store.
Got this product yesterday. Had to fully charge the battery before operating. Spent two hours trying to buy the Opera web browser so I could surf the internet. The thing froze up on me several times. I think I finally got my credit card info in it but no web browser was downloaded. I think I need to register it for that to happen maybe. That requires going to a separate menu item and writing down the 14 digit product code plus the serial number on the back of the device. I did that and input it several times. No luck, no registration and no web browser. It's 1:30 am and no luck with this thing. Things better get better tomorrow or it's going back. Oh, also, I dragged a movie clip on it and it wouldn't play, needed a $19.95 plug in for the format.
This product didn't make a difference in the volume control on my television!
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.
Mine was just fine until it broke... AF quit working. Get ready for that blinking dot in your viewfinder, it's the only thing that will be in focus. The MF quit working too, so now I have a fast prime stuck in one focus length forever.Buy the sigma 50mm and think about the 3yr warranty, or get the 1.8 canon and realize that the plastic housing is the only cheap part, not the AF!The only positive is that I bought with amex who briskly refunded the purchase price just shy of 2 years after the purchase.Another negative: this is now $70 more expensive than when I bought it 2 years ago. Looks like canon is happy to take our money and not update their product in the meantime.Seriously, do some research and consider that a pretty high percentage of these lenses will fail. Is it worth $350 anymore?EDIT: This sat around at my house for a very long time, then I got a bit ambitious; search on youtube for this lens and you can find a few video walk-throughs on how to fix it yourself. It took me a couple hours (going slowly and correcting a stupid mistake I made) but I was able to fix it myself--it works great again. I sold it and bought a sigma 50/1.4, which has its own set of front-focus problems despite 2 returns to sigma with my camera for recalibration. Hard to find a great 50mm 1.4!
I'm pretty sure the original ad by vendor said that it has a SD/MMC slot, since I googled search it. Now it's not there anymore, and I'm stuck with D2010 instead of D2016. I will not buy another product from this vendor.
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 :)
It may trickle charge (very slowly), but it does not charge iPad as claimed. 1.2a is not enough to charge the iPad. Supposedly there is a software from D-link that makes this possible, but only for PC users. I don't know how software can change 1.2a to the necessary 2.0a. That sounds wrong.False advertising not appreciated.
I didn't get much out of this DVD. After going completely through the instructions on the video and making the recommended adjustments, I didn't notice any improvement. To give Monster the benefit of the doubt, maybe I had it pretty close when I started. I feel like I wasted my money.
I was looking for a new MP3 player to replace my Sony NWZ-A816 which got stolen at a Filter concert. I saw this selling for $99 at Fred Myer and decided to try it out (I made sure to keep my receipt of course, incase I didn't like it). It looked like a nice player, it had a huge screen and 8gigs of storage. When I got home I uploaded some music to it and tried it out. The sound was so drab and dull compared to the Sony I had. I fiddled with the Customizable EQ to see if that'd help, no go. I heard it had something called "FullSound" technology, but I could not locate this function in any of the menus. (I also couldn't find the Radio function either). Even my 80 dollar Senheizer headphones sounded like crap with this thing, I have taken it back and now I am waiting for my local Best Buy to get more of the NWZA-728PNKBB. A big screen means nothing to me if the sound is no good.
It also somehow corrupted the system restore database. Installation is two part, the wireless part UI does not even start right. I have to configure that on XP system. Using the method on the Linksys system to configure the wireless found out the WEP method it support using different key length than our wireless AP -- which is not made by Linksys. By the WEP standard, the WEP-64 key length is 13, and WEP-128 key length is 26. This Linksys printer server using WEP-64 max key length 10! We already have the access point programed with max WEP64 key length 13, so this device will not work, unless we re-program the access point and all the devices and notebook communicate with the AP. Why Linksys does not allow the max length the standard specified?Second part installation is the printer server driver installation, which hang at 99% compeletion on Vista. After reboot the system, it shows the driver installed, but it does not work with a failure sign on the driver on Vista.Try to remove the partial install by run Vista System Restore to get rid of the Linksys driver to the OS change. However, the system restore can not run successfully, this Linksys installation corrupted the system restore database!Can not believe After a year Vista release, Linksys still making device that is not Vista compatible!
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 received this MP3 player less than 24 hours ago, and within the first hour of operation the unit froze up while I was fast forwarding through some text. The unit remained locked up until the battery got low enough for the unit to turn off automatically. I am returning it for a refund.
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.
I am so relieved to see other bad reviews about this camera. This camera was given to me as a gift, but I have never liked it. The picture quality is awful and it is bulky and hard to handle. There are a few ways to get around some of the problems, but they too time consuming when you just want a camera to take a few great candid shots. Life is too short to use a poorly designed camera.It has nothing to do with knowing how to use a camera.All previous reviewers have said everything else that needs to be said.
I bought this with high hopes of having a cool mp3 player with lots of cool extras. What a dissapointment. You have to rig this player to play videos by finding and downloading a certain software which I could never locate. It did load my pictures. It would not play all the songs I loaded. They would show up like the others but only silence could be heard. Never could figure that one out. It kept locking up on Napster and totally stopped working altogether. I sent iRiver about 15 different emails begging and pleading for help but you can forget those people. They NEVER responded. I tried to return it once with all the emails I had sent only to have them send it back to me. I finally just got rid of it. It is the same size as the 60GB iPod only the iPod is about half the thickness. This player is bulky. The headphones that came with it were defective. I thought the file system would be cool but it kept ignoring where I placed my music and would store it some place else. So I absolutely do not recommend this product. I read reviews before I bought this that iRiver's customer support is not good. What I didn't realize then is that it is nonexistent!
I bought this because my existing wireless network was very weak and slow on lower level of my duplex apartment. Before installing this, I had about a 10% signal at any given time, and it would take about 2 minutes to download 10 megs or so, which is REALLY slow given my cable connection.After the incredibly difficult (I have set up quite a few wireless networks before, and I do IT consulting for a living, so I can only imagine how difficult this must be for someone without networking knowledge to install) setup process, my signal downstairs did improve dramatically, to 95%, but the speed seemed to be reduced even further, to the point where it was near unusable.Overall - If you can get it working, it WILL expand the range of your network. The sacrifice, however, is that any connection from this extended ranged will be slower than normal.
This speaker worked just fine when we first opened it. 6 weeks later it only sporadically plays music, and no longer charges the iPod. Of course, it also broke right after the window closed for returns. I recommend spending a little more and getting a speaker that is reliable.
Seems that the product is aimed at retarded user. Does not offer much help in the calabration and ends with a worthless video. Did not buy the dvd to be subject to general statement with not much substance. Most quotes are subjective and will not improve the quality of setting even if followed to the letter. Very annoying product. Wish there was a zero star rating. I should have believed the other negative reviews and wish I could get my money back.
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.
Appears sturdy, and makes a nice click sound when cables are inserted. However the click is meaningless. The cable had to be stuck so far into the connector to make stereo contact it would not hold. I ended up with mono audio on my recording. If I ever use this again, I will wait for the clicks, then strongly tape the cables to the connector. I'm debating a return, but it's not amazon's fault and don't want them to incur the expense.
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.
I just looked up my order for these and I can't believe I bought these in September of 2005. Why? Well Even though its april of 2006 I retired these in March of 2006 because the wire casing dissolvd exposing the copper wire and such...I mean it looks so ghetto...what a rip. Don't get me wrong the sound quality is pretty good and they do a good job of blocking out noise, but I only used these when I commuted not even outdoors and such so for the wires to be exposed after six months is quite ridiculous! Good luck!
i got this card because my game sounds were lacking. the computer somehow fixed the problem by itself, but the card was on its way so when it came, i put it in anyway. the game sound was pretty much the same, but every time i listen to a song, regardless of how many patches and updates i pump into this stupid thing, the song skips, not only once but many times, and for prolonged amounts of time. this really gets on your nerves if you like hearing sound out of your computer. im pulling this thing out of my computer and going back to the onboard sound chip. this thing was junk.
When this product works, it's great: convenient, portable, runs on one battery, and the audio quality is quite good. However, I'm no techno-idiot but this device makes me feel like one. It indicates that it is on and recording and then I go home to find that, in fact, it has NOT been recording. I also have a very hard time deleting files. Sometimes it's a snap and sometimes I need to fiddle with it for long, frustrating minutes to get it to do what I want it to. Maybe it's just me, but I'm a fan of Olympus and have never had any trouble understanding their interfaces before. I'd like to crush this under my heel sometimes, but it has made some good recordings of meetings, rehearsals and public speaking engagements for me.
When I first got this camera, I was excited. A few months after I got it, I started to feel as if this camera was not worth the money. Why? Well, I wanted a cheap camera for video recording and some photo shooting. The pictures it take are fine, but the video... When I upload them to YouTube, they come out as 240p... And the sound? What, is there like a mini-fan near the microphone in the camera? All I can hear is a bunch of weird blowing noises... Here's an example video: [...]
This cord does not fit my kinle as I want a cable for an exact fit. I went to amazon purchased this cable only to find it bto large.Now wHat?
When the time came to replace the drum in my fax machine I went to an office supply store... 3 of them to be exact, including the one I purchased the fax machine from only to find out that these drums now are a special order item and you pay shipping on them. I ordered one had it shipped to my home , installed it and within a month started getting "white" columns running vertical down my received fax pages.. not good because now I am missing critical info. Called the help line and was told I had a defective drum. Cannot return or exchange it because It was a special order so now Panosonic is getting anothewr $100 plus shipping from me. This makes 2 drum purchases in less than 6 mo.
It didn't control the volume on my TV. It's a pain to disconnect the coax and reconnect using RCA cables especially when it was a waste of time.
You can only hear mono audio from one earbud when using this don't get it. I tried it on my iPod touch I swear
I wish I would have seen the amazon.com reviews for this before buying it. It got some really good reviews from other computer internet sites (editors choice???).Installation is easy enough, but after that, it was all down hill.My experience is similar to others. The video comes in fine, but the audio doesn't seem to work, except for a single step during the set up. The software for television viewing has serious bugs, such that the solution/workaround is to reinstall the software EVERY time the system is rebooted. Combine that with a propensity to crash the system, and you have major, major inconvenience in the useability department.I currently have a P-III 700Mhz system with a Matrox G400 Max video card. ATI should keep a list showing cards that are INCOMPATIBLE with theirs as well.The video-editing tool is very primitive, and can only be used for cutting sections from a single video file. There seem to be a wide variety of options for different formats for recording, but the max resolution sometimes stops at 320x240, which makes it less than TV viewing, and results in very small video sizes.Overall, this type of product is aimed in the right direction, but fails to provide adequately.The alternative for me would be to spring for the ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 32MB, but after this experience, I am very wary of ATI's driver and software quality.
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.
Purchased this item to power an 8" MTX Blue Thunder sub. Hooked everything up, powered on the car, walked back to the trunk to admire my work, aaannnnnnnd POOOOF. She smoked and blew out. Good thing it only cost me $30. You get what you pay for, although i waaaaas hoping that it would work for more than 10 seconds.
Here are the issues:sound quality is awful.if you're device has wireless, there will be interference. If you enter the room with any device that has wireless, the dock will emit a horrible static and beeping sound. If your mobile device is in the hall, same will happen.The operation lights are blue and red. Which is on and which is off? I have to keep checking the manual.Most of the time, you have to jiggle your ipod in the dock to make the connection so that the device plays.We've had this dock for 8 months before it broke.Bad technology! I'm sure there's better out there.
I ordered Navman GPS for Palm m130. I received it but the manual doesn't say anything about the compatibility with m130. I opened the item to see whether it works with my m130. It doesn't work. I am in San Jose and have put this in my car and I travel from San Jose to SFO on daily basis but this unit didn't take the signal a single day. I presume either it is not compatible with m130 or it was a faulty unit. I am a techie so I am good enough to figure out the technicalities of any product but this doesn't even seem to start. I am returning this product. The program on the Palm OS side is not easy to use. The other part which I didn't like about the product is that I have to download the map beforehand and then hunt for the place. I expect the product to be friendly enough to take the destination co-ordinates on the fly.
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.
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 guess it's my turn,And I thought there was a &quot;possibility&quot; that the 5160's being a bit later (than the 5040's) were not going to RFH - guess i'm wrong again. Here I sit, listening to the &quot;Thank you for calling, your call is very important to us, all of our representatives are currently assisting other customers, please hold on for the line for the next available representative&quot; message. I called 800-993-5899 and it's my turn to wait and ponder. Geee - I was really enjoying watching that show, probably now gone forever. Now I get to spend hours on the line - to repack and ship (eventually after getting an RMA) - and to fight to get credit for the &quot;lifetime&quot; activation as it's been under a month. What a bummer. Well, I am getting off the merry-go-round. Cash back is the goal. I will &quot;play again&quot; after reading in this forum of joy and happiness in units with 6 months+ under their belt. Even then I would get a 2 year support contract. Anybody who wants a show sent from EDELSKE has my apologies - cant stop the reboot from hell. FAIRWELL WORLD OF REPLAY - BYE BYE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE. When you grow up I'll be back, but for now - it's just too much hassle and not worth the effort, grief, time on the phone, shipping bother, and worry about what the next one will bring. Others may choose to &quot;swap&quot; but for me, this is a TOY not an important item. I will miss it, but the VCR is reliable and &quot;fast forward&quot; will see me thru. BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK? (Hmmmm, that should not be needed with a half a grand+ device) and may your units work forever...........
I bet I spent 50 to 60 hours fooling around with this product and never could get it to work worth a darn. Uninstalling, reinstalling, and editing the register. Finally I gave up on the hardware and borrowed a different capture device. I figured I could at least use the software. I captured two hours of home movies and then tried to use the studio 9 software. After about 45 mins it would just stop working. No freeze, just decided to stop rendering. I have a high end system and Pinnacle did try to help but the product is just to buggy. It is now on its way to a landfill. If this product was free it would not be worth it. Your time is far to valuable to waste on this garbage.
When I replaced two other functioning cables between a satellite box and Samsung TV with this one, I lost the signal.
I bought this unit due to its size and the listed features on the box. I've played a number of DVDs in this player and only about half play without issue. A number of the disks won't play at all. I wish I had done more research before buying this. As it is, the player goes back to the store and I'll be looking for another small DVD player.
This unit has locked up my computer every time it is plugged in. I have to unplug from the 120v and remove the battery. Of course I have discarded the packaging so I an out the return. It started locking up on a game and the last time it locked up when trying to access the net. Seems that no matter what is used it does not like it. I have tried not using the Linksys connection but that does not work either.
I gave the Classic MP6400 a chance, I bought it at [a local store], I came to find out that they are the only store who offered it.* It worked fine with my Windows 98 machine, but never got it to work with Windows XP, (I Even tried compatability shell on it.)(Thumbs Down)* Locating additional software for it was impossible. (Thumbs down)* The Sound was not too bad, clean at lower volumes.(Thumbs up)* The casing was very cheaply made! (Thumbs Down)..., I think they could have put better materials into it.I am going to return it to [my local store] tommarow...Disappointed.
This is a very bad product don't order it. It never finish to charge. Only has about 90% of the specified capacity. After a discharge refuses to charge again. When discharging jumps from 30% to 0% and the Notebook turns off whit out any warning...Don't buy this thing
I went through all of the trouble to register to Amazon.com just to write this short review as i cant in all good conciousness allow anyone to get the wrong idea about this camera.The camera is terrible. At least for anyone expecting to get a good point &amp; shoot camera. The autofocus is just woefully inadequate. I could sit here and echo the same complaint that others had but its just not worth the time. Basically, i had the same complaints that Kaushik_ghosh, Jorge L. Troncoso, and Jo Andrew Senske had. I had the Sony DSC-85 at one point which was a 4 MP camera and yet it consistently gave me A LOT BETTER QUALITY pictures than this camera could ever muster. I think they discontinued the DSC-85. Anyway, i decided to write this review because i am now looking for another camera and am hoping to find good advice in Amazon as this camera just sucks. Out of curiosity i came to check out reviews on this camera and to my amazement i see everyone ranting and raving about it! Personally i wonder if most of these people are with the manufacturer.
I received this item a few days ago. Firstly let me address the good things: The sound quality seemed fair. The mic was very sensitive and seemed to produce a high quality recording. The recorder was easy to operate and small enough to fit in a pocket unnoticed. However... this product felt sooo incredible cheap! I could instantly tell that with one drop, this thing would be out of commission. I drop my phone and IPod ALL the time so this was not very comforting to me. The plastic was garbage (like the type of product you buy at a dollar store), and it felt waaay lighter than a gadget like that should. The second issue that I had was with the on/off switch. The switch itself seemed cheap, like it would only be a matter of time before it was rendered completely useless. Also, if I turned it off, and realized I had done so prematurely (i.e., I forgot about something I wanted to record), I could not turn it on again right away. I would have to wait about two minutes before it would turn on again. This was simply too annoying! As for me, I'm shipping this baby back and going for the Sony UX512. The review for that product is forthcoming...
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.
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.
I bought the Kensington headphone ten months ago; with usage of one or two days a week they are now unusable. I think that the line at the plug end failed inside. In any event, the cheaper Coby headphone I bought at the same time still works as expected; the Kensington pair is now in the garbage.
purchased this GPS and had to return it just one week later because it would freeze up and would also just start to reset itself over and over.received a new one and a just over a month later after doing the magellan update for this system i lost all audio functions. called customer support (which is a joke in itself) and was told that my issue was being sent up to another tier af service and i would receive a call within an hour. no call and it is now going on 7 hours....something tells me i wont be geting a call back.plan on calling corporate to complain becasue i do not want this unit and would not recommend it to anyone.
This camera is horabile you have to be in bright areas it takes like five minutes to take the pictureBUYER'S SHOULDN'T BUY
Like half the other reviews I've read here...my Viking 256MD card died after only using it for 2 days. It gives me errors and I'm unable to retrieve pictures off of it. I've also reformatted it and it still won't let me retrieve pictures. I tried reformatting it in another camera and took a few test pictures and it still can not get the pictures off the card.Sounds like Viking is having a serious defect with this card.
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.
What is it with Linksys? I am told they are the best on the market, but none of their software works as advertised... you always have to patch firmware!Here I am day two trying to get a Mac and Windows Vista 64 to talk to this thing. "Connect Fail" and other meaningless messages abound.I understand that this works with Vista 32 or XP, but do not expect this thing to work out of the box.
On one hand, I really like the protection the Otterbox affords. I'm not a swimmer, but am a disgustingly profuse sweater when I work out and the case has served my iPod well. However, the headphone connection on the Otterbox seems to wear out over time producing poor sound quality (e.g. static, loss of sound on one side). I'm on my second case in about 14 months and am again experiencing the problem. The company was nice enough to replace my first Otterbox at no charge, but at this point I'm ready to look for a waterproof alternative.
No issue with the product or the seller. Shipped on time. If you have a 2008 or newer vehicle and want one-touch-up power windows w/o an alarm, then this is not the right module. When I talked to a professional installer, they could not guarantee the one-touch at the switch would work (even with an alarm).
When plugged in the television shows black and white images with horizontal and vertical streaks all over the display. Unable to see a proper constant image. Bought this to send a/v content from my pc to the television for the kids. Oh well, it was a good idea now i'm turned off from it.
This battery will not work in the DCM-ZS1. The correct battery is Lumix DMW-BCG10PP.
The first one that I purchased didn't work from day one. Philips sent me a replacement and after 5 months it stopped working. It doesn't turn on and won't charge.
A few years ago I bought a used Creative Labs FPS 2000. Recently I accidentally knocked one of the connections lose, and thought I'd broken the speaker system. I plunged into researching speaker systems, and after reading a number of reviews I settled upon the Z640. When I got the speakers, I excitedly connected everything together and started perusing my playlist. Much to my dismay, none of the music seemed as clear or powerful as with my old system. I tried fiddling with my equalizer settings or using different Winamp plugins or using the Matrix mode for the speakers, but nothing made them sound better. I may not be a hardcore audiophile, but I can differentiate between broad levels of audio fidelity. These speakers simply aren't up to par. Thankfully, my FPS2000 system was still working, but I regret buying this set of speakers. If you want your speakers to give you a real musical experience, look elsewhere.
I have had the misfortune of owning two of these DVD players -- both had problems.The first one became defective after using it for about 45 days. The disk cover would pop open during play, which, of course stopped the DVD and caused you to have to restart. The latch was defective and the sound quality was poor ... I had the Mintek replaced under warranty only to have the second DVD player go out on me after 30 days of use. The screen would glow then go dark, darker, darkest until you could see nada.Do yourself a favor and avoid this shoddy manufacturer. Spend a few more dollars and get a proven name.
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.
The sound is good but the fit is very funky. I cannot figure out the twist to fit system. There is no illustartion in the package or at the Sennheiser website. I passed these around my office and asked a bunch of tech geeks if they could figure out how to fit them properly into my ears and no one could. My ears are pretty average looking too. Also - the cord is about 7 feet long. This is absurd! I have had to gerry-rig it up with twist ties so it doesn't hang down between my feet and trip me when I am running.Also - that green color is super ugly.
After a few short weeks of bliss-filled computing my Toshiba decided that it was going on strike. I was unable to even power my new laptop up... OK, so began my first forray into repair HELL. I dropped it off at a local Toshiba service partner. After 3 Weeks of "waiting for a part" I finally had my "new" new laptop back... It worked great and I wrote the entire incident off as a fluke. How VERY wrong I was!...EVEN AS I TYPE THIS THE KEYBOARD IS Tweeking! Going on.... 1 MONTH AFTER I got this piece of garbage back from repair the DVD CRAPPED OUT!, I called Toshiba hoping for a quick fix...NO SUCH LUCK... Their ANSWER? you guessed it..."TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL SERVICE CENTER"..For as long as I live I will NEVER buy another Toshiba ANYTHING!!Do yourself a BIG favor... buy something ELSE!!
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
This keyboard is not for the touch typist. You have to pound on the keys to get them to make contact. Expect many, many mistakes. Plus the spacebar is tiny. The only good thing I can say about it is that the number pad on the right works very well. I'd return the thing, but it was so cheap, it would cost me almost as much to return it in shipping than it did to purchase it. My recommendation: keep looking.
And look for another wireless speaker, because unless you are overwhelmed and enraptured by the audio quality delivered by a "Close and Play" or an eight track, you will be disappointed. And this is shocking, because usually ADVENT MAKES GREAT SPEAKERS.To give you a sense of perspective, realize that I do not demand or own ultra-high end components. My entire set-up cost less than 1500 dollars (includes: amp, 6 cd changer, dvd player and 2 boston acoustic floor speakers).I purchased the AW810 unit to play light jazz or rock (I'm over 30 -- ouch!), out on my deck. I thought it would help take the edge off the day (the music, along with an extra dry martini). Instead of being smoothed by the hip-cat sounds of Miles Davis or The Dead, I found myself constantly running to the speaker to retune it (oftentimes causing me to spill my drink -- ouch again!).Net/net:1) Sound is thinner than a razor blade2) Range is abysmal -- and you actually have to "tune" the speaker to get reception3) My unit turned orange after being exposed to sunlight for a week (I'm not kidding!)4) The volume of this unit can be drowned out by a snoring cricket5) This speaker simply does not meet the high standards that Advent has set for their other speakers
This switch can be accessed via web interface but individual ports cannot be managed such as enable/disable -misrepresented. Only one port is rated at 1000GB. Buy the HP "unmanaged" switch that does have 1000GB ports.
The retractable cord does not lock in place. It never has. I can still use it, but it's a pain.
As the last reviewer wrote, we also ordered the adapter to go along with the keyboard we ordered and held both items until Christmas. The adapter was not the proper adapter for the keyboard as pictured.
Worked okay at first, although the sound wasn't great, it was a nice little dock and speaker. Whenever a cell phone was placed within 3 feet of it it would produce a lot of static. Then, it would play through the speaker, but not charge the ipod. Now it does neither. Disappointing, I'll stay away from this brand in the future.
What a BAD purchase.The bolt that you screw into your flip camera is BIGGER than all the other devices.Once you start using this worthless piece of garbage, you CANNOT SWITCH to any other hand held device because your flip camera has been bored out to only work with this device.Wish I had known that before I bought it.
- If you have extremely large ears, it will probably fit right.- Totally no bass.- Sound Quality of the standard ipod ear phones are better.To summarize, this item is total crap.
How awful this remote was brefore I purchased it. Philips dosen't even carry any support at their website!
I bought the printer a year and a half ago and it has never worked for printing. It scans fine though. So in short its a pretty expensive scanner. I haven't tried to fax yet, i'm too scared. It absolutely will not print in black ink, and I will not pay more money to buy the entire ink cartridge. I think i will just buy a new printer instead. I am very unhappy with this printer, and have no way of getting it fixed properly. I have reinstalled the software more than 10 times, and my computer still fails to recognize it on occasion, leaving me to uninstall reinstall all over again. I absolutely do not recommend buying this printer.
I bought the converter since I wanted to use it for landscape photography. I took some test shots and discovered that the converter has an unacceptable amount of barrel distorion. If you are thinking about buying this product just be aware that you will have to correct your images through software after you take them.
the printer worked for less than a year, when calling tech support they wanted to charge me. search the internet, there are a lot of copmplaints against epson. it is an ink waster and the print heads clog easily, i just installed new cart and the printer started printing blank pages. this seems to be epson's biggest complaint, when i used up all the ink trying to clean heads, printer softwaresays out of ink buit there is still ink in the carts. get an hp, the print head is in the cart not the machine itself. i also had an epson c82, sae thing happened after less than a year from purchase. i will never use epson ever again!!!!
I bought my Targus mini retractable mouse a few months ago.The first few months it was working really great. I would have given it 5 stars. It was very nifty and handy, plus it went nicely with my small laptop. It doesn't clutter your bag or desktop. I got really nice comments about this cute mouse.After a few months the mouse just stopped functioning properly. I had to click several times for it to really 'click', the pointer is very erratic at times, the scroll does not work anymore and I can't seem to retract the cord. In short, it's busted.It's not worth worth it. Nice mouse, but it has a really short lifespan. I would have bought a more expensive mouse rather than this one.
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.
The other reviews about the feeder issues are correct. Other than that its an ok printer if you are not doing big jobs. The ink in CONSTANTLY running out..seems like I have to put in a new ink cartridge every week. I do print everyday but I dont print HUGE amounts everyday. Also, there is no generic ink for it on the market so you are stuck buying the expensive stuff.
Mine stopped working after about 9 months, and I didn't use it all that much. The labor charge to repair it would be as much as a new player. I have read the reviews, and this seems to be a frequent problem.
Glass is loose in frame and rattles a little. Quality could be better. Fast shipment.
I bought my first LaCie drive 4 years ago. Within 1 year it was doing the dreaded click - "Sorry, I am in a coma now, my memory is gone, and I am as good as dead..." - thing. I asked LaCie, and they said, "We'll send you another..". Which they did. And it promptly died. And it decided very helpfully to do this 1 month after the warranty expired..Apart from all this, I had various software conflicts and 'failure to read' issues which were sorted in the end, but after much research and fixing. Not good.Now, you'd think I would have learned from this wouldn't you? Hmm. I guess I was in 'idiot' mode at the time because, yeah, you guessed it, I ordered another. And you can guess what happened a year later, can't you?No help from the support desk, either. They just said (rather unbelievably) "Oh.. you ought to buy 2 drives in future, in case this happens again, then you'll have another back-up.."Yeah, right. Thanks then.On a lighter note.. I just ought to mention that I have now bought my 5th Western Dig. drive and after nearly 3 years they all work a treat. No conflicts, no problems, no dead drives. Plugged 'em in - and they worked.LaCie? Useless, don't waste your money.WD - So far, lovely. I would recommend.Read all the reviews of both and it tells the whole story.
Purchased them so that I would not disturb the wife. They worked perfectly for about 6 months. They are not very comfortable and its rough having a device hanging from your face for an hour's worth of TV time. Then after six months, the battery cant hold a charge and you owe another 20-30 bucks to replace the battery. Mine are going in the trash can....
First off I want to say that this product does everything it's supposed to no problem. Everything is easy to use and understand and a lot of people think I paid a fortune for it. Unfortunately things started to go downhill. There are two buttons that stopped working after about 2 weeks. They still work but you have to press down as hard as you can to press them and sometimes that doesn't even work. Also the music only comes out of one side of the headphones now. Overall I think this would be a great MP3 player...if it didn't just break for no reason.
You may want to find a better HDMI cable for serious use. My computer to an HD LCD TV would not even recognize this cable. My PS3 to an HD LCD TV would only recognize this cable up to 720P. I do have a Blu-ray player to an HD LCD TV, and this cable seems to work fine for this setup, so that is where this cable will stay. I've bought other HDMI cables for around ten dollars that have great quality and will work on all my devices. This one for under three dollars my have been just a little too cheap. I recommend paying a little more and getting a better cable.
It is a bad hardrive, on some XP systems it works on others it doesn't! Mine didn't work on my XP system, my fiance's or my cousins but did on my brothers. Unreliable. Also when it finally does work, it tends to "disappear" with no traces to be recognized again. Definately NOT plug-in-play, checked Maxtor's website, now that they are bought out by Sea-Gate, no drivers for this exist on their website to download and install to try and correct this problem. The Drivers are on my computer when you plug it in, BUT the unit is not recognized. I'm not the only one either, I've checked the review for this drive on about 5 different websites and about 80% of the reviews said the same thing I am, unreliable and doesn't like to be recognized. Cheap, but you get what you pay for, GARBAGE.
this item creates so much static in my music. If you keep it about 4 inches away from the player, it plays "ok". If it is 2 feet or more away, the static really is unbelievable. I would not recommend. do not throw your money away.
poor signal and unstable connection. Don't bother to get one even it is free.
If you have an original Microsoft Force Feed back Sidewinder joy stick you have probably been in the dumps since XP came out with out support and Video cards stopped supporting joysticks. I was shocked when Microsoft stopped providing software for these great joysticks in the XP and Vista operating systems. Unlike newer joysticks, the Sidewinder was not Plug and Play and needed it's own software to be able to configure it. You can use this item to change it to plug into a usb but it will not work in XP or Vista on the Flight Simulator. Save your money and buy a new joystick. It will not not last as long as the rugged Sidewinder but it will work out of the box. ( For only a year or less with regular use.) They do not make joysticks like they use too.
We really loved our Harmony 880 when we bought it just over 2 yrs ago. It was not cheap (about $160) but we thought it was worthwhile because it seemed like a real nice interface and seemed very easy to use. And ours worked great. For a while...After about a year, it didn't seem to charge as well as it used to. But I found that resting a small weight on top of it seemed to help the connectors make better contact. It looked funny sitting in the cradle that way but it worked. For a while...Near the end of our 2nd year, even the weight didn't help. And I don't think you can use any kind of standard batteries in this remote - you have to use their rechargeable batteries and cradle. (They have a USB connector for loading software and programming the remote but, unfortunately, I believe you can't charge the remote through the USB.)After doing a lot of research online, it seems to me that our experience with the 880 was not unique to us. There were some suggested workarounds for components that maybe don't quite fit very well together - like the remote in the cradle and the battery in the battery compartment of the remote - but none of those worked for us.Our 880 is now a $160 paperweight.I understand that I am out of warranty so I'm just out of luck here, but, when I spend $160 on an electronic device, I expect more than 2 years out of it before it's time to throw it out and buy another one. There was no wear-and-tear issue here. We didn't abuse it. It just stopped working.My recommendation to anyone that buys this remote is to contact the manufacturer at the first sign of a problem (rather than trying to fix it yourself) if it's still under warranty. And, before I bought this one, I'd evaluate other models and/or manufacturers to see if any of their remotes offer replaceable battery packs, a more flexible, USB-based charger and/or longer warranties.
Buyer error, but I got an armband for the wrong generation of the shuffle, so it is no good to me. A total waste of money. Goodwill will probably enjoy it though! :)
I purchased this DVD player in Dec of 2006. The machine sets up easily and the picture is great, when it plays the DVD. I have come across 2 new releases that this machine would not play. I contacted Phillips and all they could say was that the machine would not play the new "dual-layer" discs and no firmware upgrade would be offered. My asceessment seems to be that this machine was manufactured a couple of years ago and they are no longer offering any supports or updates.
I wish I had returned this, but it's been awhile, so I guess I'm stuck with it. I bought this walkman to use on my commuter bus to block out "loud talkers." Okay, it does accomplish that just fine. However, it is not very loud and the extra bass is either not enough or too much, thereby causing distortion. Like other reviewers have written, the headphone jack is just bizarre. If you move the headphone jack, it makes a fuzzy, static noise, and on my particular walkman, if I touch the headphone jack, the walkman beeps at me and skips to the next song!! SO ANNOYING!! Save your blood pressure, don't buy this!
I had this one for a almost a year and it was working fine. I occassionally had problems but figured it was due to some compatibility issue with the other components (i.e. twice I turned it on and the sound was not going to the tuner, but was fixed with a shut down and restart.) My confidence was dashed when it suddenly went crazy and I tried to remotely turn it off and then had to unplug it. When I replugged it, the machine would not start back up. The problem with RCA is its customer service was so lazy in its job that I thought I was dealing with some kind of scam artist. They took forever to receive the item at their warehouse, did not call me back to tell me this model was not available for exchange (I just decided to call to check on my case and found out they had been waiting for me to use my psychic powers to figure out the problem.) They are now sending me a DRC 8335 (which they say is an upgrade of this model, but I use to have a HD DVD-R)and I have now been waiting over two weeks for an item that should have arrived in one week. Next time it is better to go with the Japanese model.
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 was concerned with how difficult it was to get the plug to go completely in. Too snug of a fit. Feels cheap in your hand.
I bought this machine to replace an old HP deskJet and was sorry I did. It advertises "designed for Windows XP" on the box, but the software bundled with it is not compatible with XP at all. What are they thinking at Brother?? I called Brother Technical Support to sort out exactly what "designed for Windows XP" means to them. I quickly discovered their tech support does not know the difference between a driver and a utility. Where do they find these ...??The tech support person promised to call me back the next day and let me know what software I would need to give this unit full capability under Windows XP (I was mainly concerned with OCR software and was willing to buy it at my expense). Their technical support never called me back. I guess they either can't operate a phone or maybe they just wanted to avoid the un-answerable question. I returned it and bought an HP 6110 instead. It is a much more solid machine and does not need to have support right out of the box. I guess you get exactly what you pay for.
Don't waste your money on this remote. Instructions are not detailed enough and very difficult to follow. Gave up because I didn't want to waste my time and then have problems later. Took too much time to set up. Nothing about the operation or features is explained in the manual or setup process.
You can add yet another name to those who bought this piece of junk and got hit with the H07 error. The customer service is entirely unhelpful and a waste of time, the unit (when working) was so-so at best to begin with, first you could visibly see the chapter breaks, secondly, it was not so great with VCD play, third the loading was slow as sin at times. This unit lasted about a year and as I am now seeing from reading about the experiences of others, simply drops dead around that time. In all likelihood, based on the lack of help from Panasonic, the overall shoddy performance of this machine, and their horrendous customer service, I will NOT be buying another product from them. Almost as bad as Toshiba. Do yourself a favor, don't bother with this machine, when that message comes up that the machine is simply dead, it's going to really piss you off. It's also amazing how this error seems to affect everyone around the same time, 14-15 months of use.Keep this in mind when purchasing,At best you are getting a mediocre DVD player performance wise, you are getting poor customer service, and it will simply drop dead on you in less than 18 months.Spend elsewhere, Panasonic doesn't deserve your hard earned money.
Absolutely no change in signal strength or speed. When I called the Linksys line I was told that I "obvously had a defective one and should exchange it." Then I read the amazon reviews. Next time I will look first!
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.
I purchased this DVD player to keep my toddler entertained during a long car trip. It was quirky right from the beginning. A few (brand new) DVDs would not play at all on this device. Some other DVDs would play but would cut in and out during playback. I also found it difficult to get back to the main menu at times. I had to pull the car over repeatedly so that I could climb into the back seat to troubleshoot this player. This made our long car trip take much longer!
I purchased this Vaio [...] in December 2007 for, near as I can remember, around $1000. In January 2009, one month out of warranty the screen developed vertical lines. Between January and early April there came to be a total of 23 such lines. I investigated an after market screen replacement [...]. Just great. It came with Vista Ultimate which worked ok but I like XP better, even so. The OS had some glitches and would rearrange email sorts very often so I had to go in and reset them. But by and large, aside from the screen, no major issues except for two days ago. I returned from a 5 day trip and turned on the computer and it is now dead. I checked the power supply and it's fine so it's a problem with something inside the computer. I'm hoping it's not a major $ event but as a Vaio I fear it will be. In addition to the foregoing my major complaint with the computer is that it's too big. Technically, it's barely a laptop and has a huge screen footprint and in addition, it's heavy. That's not a complaint, per se, more like a negative against preference - I knew it was going to be big when I bought it. If it were not for the hardware problems noted herein, which surely are show-stoppers, I would be torn between a 3-star rating and a 4, but as it is, I would rate it a zero given the problems, if I could. I'm in the process of removing the primary hard-drive for installation into an external inclosure, hoping to regain access to my important data since this machine is busted - but I resent having to mess with all of this - I resent it alot. If it's too expensive to fix I'm gonna junk it - but one thing for sure, I won't buy a Vaio ever again. Hope this commentary helps someone. Regards to all.
Didn't work when I got it. Turns out the plug was bad. It wouldn't come on unless I held it in. So, I sent it back to them and got it back 3 months later (supposedly fixed but I threw it away anyway). I already had another charger (Energizer).
Stay away from this one. While it did control my Aiwa shelf system, Sony DVD, RCA VCR, and Philips TV, it only supported some features of each and not others. On my TV menu, it would scroll through menu items one way, but not the other. When controlling the stereo, I also had to press the volume button about 100 times in rapid succession to get the volume knob to inch up just a bit. It also would &quot;forget&quot; which mode it was on, meaning I had to press the button for another component and then go back to the one I wanted.Also - REAL bad design. The channel buttons are on the bottom, meaning that many times I had to channel surf using 2 hands because there wasn't enough room to hold the entire remote and press the buttons at the same time.
This card reader did not work at all. I tried it on two different computers and with 2 different 4 gigabyte microSDHC cards. I bought another card reader at the same time, and it worked. It came free with my order, but they charged me $6.00 for shipping. It is fair to say that I am not pleased with the whole transaction.
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!!!
I own 3 digital cameras and this is by far the worst. Every photo i take with this camera is blurry. Photos i take with my Canon 1.3 megapixel camera are far superior. The sliding lens cover has also broken and requires me to fidget with the device to close the lens. While i love the lightweight aspect of this olympus, i think its a total waste. go for the new casio (with optical zoom) instead!
I purchased this over a year ago. After constant frustration with lock-ups and reboots, I went and bought the MS access point (which worked flawlessly right out of the box) and threw this one to the IT guys at work. They couldn't get it to work for more than 15 minutes at a stretch either. Then I found a posting about a firmware upgrade on dslreports.com. It was produced, presumably, by the OEM (Gemtek) for the device (see their website). I flashed and it works now, its been up for three days! Shame on D-Link for not providing working firmware; I can't begin to calculate all of the time I wasted with that thing thinking it was something with my network. Though it appears to finally be working, I will never do business with D-Link again.
I have a Panasonic RV31 which is supposed to be very good. Well all of the sudden it starts giving me a no disc error or can't read this type of disc when I know the disc inserted is correct. I am very happy you reported this problem with the Sony and Panasonic models before I broke down and bought a replacement. This is the third DVD player I've had to buy. Why can't they just make products that work and last for a change? Thanks for the info. Other than the sudden not working problem that started with the Panasonic (bought it August 2001 -- no more warranty) it has done a good job.
I tried 2 of these and neither will learn more that 5 or 6 keys under one function. If you plan on teaching it up/down channel and the number keys . for example, it can't do it. It has a limit on the number of keys it can learn. I bought it to use on a comcast DTA, note their is no code for comcast equipment. It could learn a few keys, up down, so it is better than nothing but barely. Other than that Mrs Lincoln how did you like the play!
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.
It looks and feels nice but due to the excessive power drain of the mouse on startup, the mouse would more often than not, fail to be detected. (The mouse requires high inrush current to start and it would be current limited by the USB port)I returned it to Amazon and purchased a Logitech MX510 instead and it works flawlessly.
I still have this DVD/VCR recorder combo collecting dust for it failed after about six months when I purchased it late 2006/2007. $330.00 at that time. At the time when it failed, nobody really knew what the problem was. Understand people, LG could care less. I will never purchase or allow someone I know (even my enemies) purchase a LG product again. Now that the unit has been out for some years, the main problem has come to light. The most common failure is the DVD deck..which can be replaced at a cost around $40-$120, depending on whether you do it yourself or not.
I don't get it...I've tried every single ear attachment and there is literally ZERO bass. It's laughable that I paid a bill for these and the stock ear buds sound so much deeper than these. I must be doing something wrong...seriously, NO bass at all. I am not being sarcastic or exaggerating.
the shipping time from order to arriving was very good, but it failed less then a month later.I have ordered any more, will spend a little more money the item.
Garbage. Well, unless you like the wonderful sound of a power saw starting up and running every five minutes for 5 minutes. The fan is bad in this drive. That's why it's so inexpensive. You get what you pay for. I'd give it 0 stars if I could.
If you can get this working in front of a linksys router you have more patience than me. Silly me, I was hoping for plug&play & got plug&agony. It might depend on your ISP but I really have no clue. Philippine-based customer service is awful of course. Life's too short...it goes back.
There's not a whole lot to say. At first it worked fine. But then, and for no apparent reason, the mouse wheel's scrolling function stopped. I opened it up and nothing is broken; it just doesn't work. I value above all RELIABILITY in hardware. A mouse isn't something I should have to buy every year.
I have had multiple failures with this drive. I use two of them to store research data at work on a Linux box that is always on. I have had to send one back twice already. And, sometime over the past two weeks they both died on me. I will be sending them both back... if I could I would get a money refund and put together my own RAID5 array using Seagate Barracudas (I find them very reliable). I believe the LaCie 2 TB drive is made up of 4 500 GB drives in a RAID0 arrangement... such that if any one drive goes, you lose all your data.Stay very far away from these if you value your data, and if you do get one, make sure you back everything up to another place!Update: I had more failures, but these past two times it was the power supply. I've had the power supplies replaced twice now. One time I could hear the innards of the power supply sizzling! So if the drive fails, you might be OK in that if it's the power supply, you can just replace it and your data should still be there.I currently have two of the drives running on a software RAID1 configuration on a Mac in order to minimize the possibility of losing data. However, nothing I put on these drives is only on these drives - because they are simply not to be trusted.
This looked wonderful when I first saw it, I happen to like the sleek looking modern design (much more in tune with our decorating then theClear Solutions Jumbo Cookbook Holdercookbook holder I've been using. Yes I said cookbook holder, granted I realize this product is far from being advertised as a cookbook holder but I was hoping for something multipurpose. Cookbook holder, sheet music holder for practice times for my daughter and husband, document holder for my husband or myself, and reference book/sheet holder for our homeschooled daughter as we don't need to use it for all those things at once I hoped this would function well for each as needed.Upon opening the box I was dumbfounded, I'm a college educated adult who has fixed her own dryer and dishwasher along with assembling lots of furniture in our home and yet I stared at this lost, the directions... well they just aren't. I had to go off of the images here online to get it together and I must still be doing something wrong since I've almost put out my eye, my childs eye, and the dogs eye with the darn elastic strap part... it keeps flying off the device and across the room.Also I realized this would be big, but you just don't realize how big until it's set up, and heavy. Great for holding down big books but not making it very moving friendly and between the band and weight not something I'd consider using for my original idea of letting our little girl use it for reference books unless we set it up for her. I also find the band annoying, how it could be a line marker is beyond me as it's not quick nor easy to move and it just ends up being in the way of text, leading to trying to pull it out of the way and ZOOOMMM off it goes across the room again ::sighs::I think I'm going to retire this to our desk for adult use only, making the retail and even amazon price crazy for what it will actually do for us. On a side note the before mentioned cookbook holder that I have is wonderful, lightweight but holds the biggest books with ease, nothing to fling off or put an eye out, and it folds up in seconds to store flat... I highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for something to hold books open (being that it has no real back it wouldn't work well for documents only). I love 3M (could you imagine life w/o sticky notes?) but I think they missed the bar on this one.
This digital recorder proved to be a complete waist of money. It has a constant background noise even when recording is in a completely silent environment. It is hard to operate while recording, stop and play buttons are on the side while other buttons are on the face, so I have to move it all the time and while recording I have to be careful not to block the mic. Need I say more?
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.
The online description states &quot;Ideal for introductory university modules&quot;, but the preface of the book (which is not included in the pages that are provided for online viewing) states &quot;This book is not a basic signal processing textbook... it is assumed you have a good knowledge of sampling, difference equations, z-transforms, FIR and IIR filters, FFT, etc.&quot; I was looking for something more basic so I sent it back.
These Kodak Cameras only produce The quick time videos, which is an Apple Product and does not work with Windows Movie Maker. So I can not download to Youtube. Very dissappointing!!
The filter is good working. But the packaging is so big! The shipper claim for 1.36 kg ( volumetric weight)Its not necessary to put in big box.
The unit is probably fine. BUT getting it to work with a laptop is no picnic. AND if you get a connection after an hour of experimenting, it's hard to keep the connection. AND difficult to get on the internet. BUT other than that it's perfect!?!
Well this product is very affordable, it lasted 2 weeks before it didn't work anymore. I feel that my $6 went for nothing. not a very good product, I did not contacted the seller with this issue because I just don't feel that it is worth my time. I am generous with the two stars one for each week that the product work for me.
I implore you to be very careful about your turntable purchase decision. This Sony table will not make the most out of your listening experience. It has very low quality playback (the stylus picks up more scratches than it does music), the included preamp is mediocre at best, and the belt drive is slightly off pitch. This was my first turtable purchase, and a much regretted one. After only a few years, the motor broke and played only at 45 rpm, necesitating another purchase. I understand what it is to be on a budget, and $60 is very tempting, but if you have to spend that every few years, it adds up fast. You will really be doing yourself a favour in the long run if you spend the extra money on a nicer one and eat raman noodles for a while. The Audio-Technica AT-PL120 direct drive turntable featured on this page is a far superior system, and will give you many more years of faithful service in addition to a much better listening experience. However, if $200 is far out of your reach, then this won't be a horrible table to whet your appetite for a while, and the average listener won't mind the difference in playback quality.
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.
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.
The belt hook does not have a good catch, it would be easy to loose the GPS without noticing it happened. A slight change to the design could fix this issue (add a bit of a hook to the belt clip to snag on a belt or fabric). Secondly, the velcro flap is awkward. It would be easier to use if it went from the back, over the top, and attached to the front. This goes from the front, over the top, and hooks to the velcro on the back. Third, the button access is somewhat restricted. If a little more cut out for the buttons was there it would help a lot. Probably returning it. I have ordered something else that I think will work better. I like the quality of the construction over all. Final thought, I would rather not have the plastic window. If I were keeping it I think I would cut it out. It's too glossy and restricts the view of the screen.
i have called sony and was given no help i will never buy sony agian
Bose makes great audio products. The Lifestyle 28 produces an incredible sound with high volume and no distortion at all. These speakers are only different from the old ones in that they are smaller and have bigger decibals for volume. But the price is simply ridiculous. For half the price you could get a Klipsch Synergy system, true power with perfect fidelity. The price you are paying for the Bose speakers are just for the fact that they are small and easily conceilable, not because they have the best sound (because they don't) or because they look great (because they don't).
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 purchased a camera from Canon and 2 months later mirror locks up, nothing works, my daughter is in Hong Kong on a once in a life time trip. There is a Canon Center in Hong Kong but this is a US warranty, they can not even talk to each other. Canon is not Worldwide as it claims on their web site. I will never buy another canon.
Item buzzes after just a few months of use...I never turned it up loud due to the fact that I use it at work...after all the good reviews I thought I had made a good purchase..I guess not...
I was so happy with our Cyberhome that I wrote a glowing positive review of it...two weeks later it kicked its little legs in the air and died a repugnant little death. I've since deleted the review. I was stoked, because the Cyberhome is compact, versatile, and inoffensive--BUT, no matter, it's an unreliable product with some serious power source problems. Before buying it, we researched thoroughly. Our player would have to be able to accept PAL format/codes, because my husband has a craving for the British comedy he grew up on. No dvd player will make me appreciate The Young Ones, but c'est la vie... Just don't buy Cyberhome. Really. Even though it's cheap and ours lasted for almost a year, it's still a pile of dung. It's very difficult to get ahold of customer service, and if you are able to, then the cost of sending in the machine for replacement often exceeds the purchase price. The particular problem? If your home experiences power surges, then it could blow the Cyberhome's little capacitor guts. If you do decide to buy one, take care to turn it off after use (this might sound obvious, but many of us tend to leave these things on).For those who are looking for region-free players, I would skip this particular brand. From what I understand, only the small companies make region-free, as the larger companies have to comply or are forced into making players that won't read foreign the foreign coding. And little companies can be less reliable or less stable, so just be careful in your purchase of region-free players. Also, many are retrofitted and not guaranteed. Personally, I'm keeping my eye on the JVC XV-NP 10S Multi Region Code Free player, but won't commit to buying until it gets more reviews.
I've owned earbuds previously that wrap around your ears. I like that type of earbud. I was very disappointed in these Sony MDR-EX81LPs. The sound was good, but no matter what I did, the earbuds would not stay in my ear, nor would they wrap around my ear. They were very annoying.I will admit that although I am an adult, I do have rather small ears. But there is no way to adjust the part that wraps around your ears (unlike other similar ones I've owned in the past). I did everything I could think of to get these to fit properly to no avail. If I wrapped it around my ear, the bud didn't fit inside properly. And if I put the bud in my ear properly, the "wrap around" part was just flopping beside my ear. I really wanted to make these work, but I just couldn't.I sent them back to Amazon because they were more than $30 and I didn't want to waste my money.If you have average to large ears, perhaps these earbuds will work properly for you. I was disappointed that there was no way to adjust them. The way they're designed is very unforgiving -- if your ears don't conform exactly to the way these are made, they will not work for you.I also bought the V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds (which don't have a wrap-around feature) and I am much happier with those. They're realy comfortable and deliver incredible sound.Additionally I bought some iLuv i301s. The sound they deliver is rather tinny but since they are inexpensive I will keep them as a "backup" pair.So far, in my quest for decent iPod earphones, I highly recommend the V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds.
I was very pleased when I bought this vcr player/recorder a little over 3.5 yrs ago. I wanted a good more updated player for my bedroom. It played dvds well. I never used the recorder, so I can't speak on its quality. I watch tv 99% of the time in the living room and use my older vcr/dvd player when looking @ dvd movies. So this player hasn't been used over 20 times in 4 yrs, yet one day it just wont work. DIED!!!!! It acts like it is stuck in the on position with the 'hello' showing all the time and making a rejection mode. No functions on the remote works and buttons on the player is not responding either. To avoid the annoying noise I have to remove the plug from the outlet. Called RCA and the rep and after his troubleshooting tips failed, he told me that the player is OLD-not used up, just old and I should replace it with another RCA dvd player, he stated. I told him I bought it NEW and used it very little, therefore, it should last longer than this since it is suppose to be a quality dvd player. I am very disappointed in the life this RCA DVD PLAYER/REC. Would not recommend to anyone who want something that will last.
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 card came with my computer.. I didn't keep it long. It struggles to handle any 3d video game. It gives horrible 3d performance and makes it virtually impossible to play games like Quake 3, Half-Life, or Unreal Tournament. If you are looking for a card you probably already have a better card than this in your computer. Try to avoid this....
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.
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.
Purchased this in April 2007 and it broke down in June 2008. The picture is fuzzy and shaking all over. When I called Support, answer was "We have no troubleshooting tips, you are out of warranty, look in yellow pages and get it fixed. No service centers as well". Even their toll-free support has been discontinued. Are they wrapping up? I was stupid enough to think I do not need extended warranty for a $600 TV.Now, about when it was working - compared to picture on some of the latest HDTV (I have Samsung and Panasonic), it was only average. Integrated DVD is convenient for sure.I regret having purchased this TV.
This unit works OK as a DVD burner. I use it as a DVR to watch shows as they are recorded so I can skip the commercials or record using the timer and watch them later. I wish it had a second tuner so I could record one show and watch another. But, the main reason I bought this unit was for the ATSC/QAM tuner. I have it connected to my projector so it was intended to be my main tuner. It is awful. Analog channels seem to work OK. It takes about 20 minutes to scan the extended cable channels. That would be OK if it the digital channels worked the next time I accessed them. After I scan the channels, I can use the up/down arrows to scroll through them. Several channels it finds are unused or encrypted so I see a blue screen. Digital channel changing is slow but acceptable. The problem is that the next time I scroll through the digital channels or enter the channel by number, they are gone. Blue screen on every channel I enter and it takes about 10 seconds to switch to the blue screen if the channel is missing. If I use the up/down arrows, it scrolls through the 3 aux inputs only. I can not recommend this unit at over $200.7-24-07 I sent my unit in for repair and was told that it would be fixed in 3 days and sent back overnight. After the 3 day repair time was up they called and told me it could not be fixed so they will be sending me a new unit. Of course, it is going to take 7 to 10 business days to process the paperwork before they will even ship the new unit back to me. What a piece of junk. This will be the last Toshiba product I purchase.8-15-07 They sent a new unit to me. Same problem. I called for more support and they told me the problem is the signal strength of my cable. They could not explain why I could rescan and the channel would be back. They also could not explain why I have other ATSC tuners that do not have problems finding and keeping the same channels. The person I talked to told me that they have sold over 10,000 of these and I am the only person complaining about it loosing channels. The funny thing is that my first unit had S/N 26 and the new one I just got had S/N 3037. Not sure haw you can reach 10,000 sold if they are only in the 3000's for S/N's! Piece of JUNK!
It worked for 15 minutes. Let it cool -worked 10 minutes. Let it cool several days-ran for a few minutes.Called ViewSonic May 5. It has been an ongoing mess since them. It is now August 28th. Without my approval they sent me twice the wrong model. Once they sent the right model, but it worked for 15 minutes. All the products are refurbished units. They have promised me this and that. I have been escalated. "It's in the mail" to death...I have been told they take inventory for the whole month of July. (Note: I have seen a complaint where the customer was told they do inventory for the whole month of December)They want me to pay the $20 shipping expense for a different model than I purchased. They have my money, my asset (Pj458D)...my money spent sending units back and I have ZERO, ZILCH, NADA. Any suggestions??????????
Cannot seem to get it to work. Perhaps it is because I live on high floor of concrete and metal building. I suspect that I will have to rearrange my furniture to get antenna in place where it would receive FM signals. It is now on window sill of window construct of metal. Wires are not long enough to accommodate it elsewhere. Strikes me as strange that a &#62; 50 year old table radio with no visible antenna (perhaps it is in power cord) picks up signals virtually anyplace. I'll keep trying, as I would appreciate gettng the AF9330 working. Owing to recent death in my immediate family, I did not have the energy to return it to Amazon, so it is probably too late to do so now.
This product does not work in any acceptable way with an Apple notebook. Had to return it. Only saw a very blurry image - not even recognizable.I had read a review saying it worked with Apple notebooks. Very disappointed.
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.
I deleted my original, 5-star review. I know this particular model is no longer available, but if my experience is any indication, you should think hard before buying a Toshiba laptop, especially a lower-end model. I had the Satellite 1415-S173 for three years -- during the first year I had it, it blew a hard drive (thankfully under warranty). I had it fixed and less than a week later, it blew another hard drive. This time it went back to Toshiba to be fixed. All was more or less well for the next two years, when a Windows problem shut the thing down completely. I took my data out of it and switched back to a Mac. I am sick of Windows' unreliability, susceptibility to viruses and other problems, and the masking-tape-and-chewing-gum nature of patching together Windows machines just in order to make them function. BUT -- more to the point, the computer had inherent problems, first and foremost being the cheap desktop processor Toshiba uses (or used) in their lower-end laptops. This machine got incredibly hot and I was told this is probably what killed my first 2 hard drives. If you have one of these machines, I highly recommend a cooling platform which is probably the only thing that kept my laptop running for an additional 2 years. It's a shame, because aside from being very heavy and having a weak battery charge (1.5 hours at best), this laptop was attractive and easy to use with a nice bright display. But ultimately -- not a good value -- at $1,200 I don't consider it a "cheap" machine by any means, and certainly not when compared to my (less expensive) iBook.
I had the MPD820 for almost a year when it quit working. I was living in Baton Rouge and my family was in Shreveport. I had recently had a baby and was making the 10 hour round trip more than once a month.So to be honest, I wasn't much surprised when the screen of my unit developed a short in it from all of the bumps in the road (the screen shifts in the sling as you drive). At first, I just had to readjust the screen so that it would come on. Eventually the entire screen went out.I say that I wasn't surprised by the fact that it went out - mainly b/c I have little faith in anyone's quality of work anymore. So few people take pride in what they build. It is actually cheaper for Magnavox to replace those units which turn up defective within the first 90 days than it is to (a) build the unit correctly or (b) hire someone to fix those that have problems.I will definatly think twice before buying another Magnavox. I'm now in the market for a new DVD player. I'm taking suggestions as I obviously am not good at picking one out myself. ;) [...]
My wife and I bought this camera for our recent trip to Mexico. We were very disapointed on how this camera worked and the quality of pictures it took. We were not able to zoom in at all when using the camera and it was nearly impossible to see what you were taking pictures of. We went snorkling and paid our guide $25 to take pictures for us with his digital camera. We ended up with 125 great pictures from that trip. We developed our camera and had no pictures that didn't just look blue. What a waste of money.
The Palm m125 is my first PDA and I've had it for about a month.I spent the first week or so learning to use the features and software that came with the product so I could take full advantage of it's capabilities.After this period of time I put it into actual use and find that it has both pluses and minuses.On the plus side the inbuilt features and software bundle that came with the Palm work well and as designed. There also seems to be a great deal of software available to suit most anyones needs. The support that I've needed from Palm has been professional, timely and helpful whether it be via email or over the phone.On the minus side the screen is very small and somewhat hard to read as compared others PDA's that I've looked at more recently. The stylus is also not as sturdy or as large as some others and in my opinion not as easy to use. What troubles me most about the m125 is that I constantly have to re-sync it with my laptop as it looses all data at least once a day. It seems to be very sensative to the position of the batteries in the unit. While holding the unit in my right hand, three fingers across the back of the unit (where the batteries are) and my thumb on the front, the slightest pressure to the unit with my thumb over the to-do-list button causes the unit to turn off and either perform a soft boot, hard boot in which case all data is lost or just a complete refuseal to turn back on until I open the battery panel on the back and re-position the batteries. Because of this problem I find I'm better of using the scraps of paper and my laptop as I have in the past for my organizational and information needs.
Beware; this camera eats batteries. You would not want to take this camera on a backpacking trip. Within a week (and about a dozen photos) I had to replace the batteries 3 times. The camera was warm to the touch even when off. HP technical support said that the batteries should be removed after every use and that they can only be expected to last 1 day (alkaline) to 2 or 3 days (rechargeables) with the camera off (although the manual didn't mention this limitation). I've had several other digital cameras (Kodak DC 240 Zoom, Olympus C2100 UltraZoom, Olympus C-740), and none of them have had this problem. I'd recommend the C-740 instead of this camera.
I just spent 3 hours with tech support and was finally informed that this unit is not supported by XP SP3.They are working on compatibility problems with another product, thus this is not on the current queue for upgrade.EXTREMELY disappointing support from a company such as cisco.
The description of this item indicates that it is a genuine Konica-Minolta toner cartridge. However, IT IS NOT. It is a refilled item. At least most of the other vendors selling refills indicate that they are "compatible" and not the genuine item.
3 hours trying to install. Two calls to Linksys' 800 number. Finally, gave up. Interesting additional annoyance. When I run setup, my laptop never sees the Expander, but to really stick it to me, it prevents my laptop from using the wireless router at all - even after I disconnect the Expander. Doesn't work by wireless or cable connect. Recycled power, played around with settings, nothing seemed to work. Finally, hit the right combination and now at least I can use the router again.
this case is too small for S3 IS camera, and I did not find it convinient either.
Product shipped quickly, ordering was easy but cable was defective. Installed cable and would get intermittent video. Returned and purchased cable elsewhere.
This is our first digital camera and, if the lighting is good, the pictures come out beautiful. Unfortunately with children, we do not always have the opportunity to adjust the lighting to get a great picture. When this happens, the pics ALWAYS turn out grainy or blurry (and the flaw isn't noticable on the LCD screen. Only after you download or print is when you see it). It really is disappointing because we have taken many pictures that would have turned out great if not for this problem. My parents have a Canon Powershot (not positive on the model) and they never have this problem--always beautiful pictures. I would definitely suggest that anyone in the market for a digital camera look at a different brand, or at least a more recent model.
The twist to fit concept intrigued me. Thought it was the answer to my problems in a decent fitting headphone for my ears. I thought wrong. If you have ears of size you feel is a little different don't buy these. Couldn't tell you about the sound quality. Since they didn't fit properly I sent them right back.
I purchased these hdmi cables from amazon based on a PC mag review saying "hey, don't waste your money. Cables are cables are cables." That's true. These work(ed) just GREATuntil my house got cold. I live in a cabin, actually, with only wood heat. and the night of the election, when I was GLUED to the TV, I lost video/audio at every crucial point. I thought it was weather interference with my dish, but then I discovered that if I changed inputs from hdmi to rca cables, everything was fine. There seems to be a correlation between the temperature of my house and the connection in the cable (my house gets really cold where the TV is, near a window and on an exterior wall).So if you're in SoCal or Florida or Texas or somewhere that doesn't go below 50, buy the cables! If it's colder, HEAT YOUR HOUSE.
sony premium CD-RW CRX 160E-A1 12x/8x/32x is my first experience with re-write. This re-write has never worked and when installed literally stalled my computor. My technitian removed everything and reinstalled from scratch the drivers and programs. As soon as the re-write was plugged in again, problems with the mouse and everything fell apart again. Do not buy this garbage.....Looks like all sony products are defected according to others, even the most updated re-writes are full of flaws...
Yes I have one of these I bought in 2007 and sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. Right now there are eight print jobs locked in the thing that will not cancel out. The computer based printer user interface and software is very hard to use. It does print out nice, if you can get it to print. So right now it is stuck and wants to print eight pages I don't need before I can print one I do need. So I take out both ink cartridage and let it print eight times. Don't expect any help from the sofware or the user interface help page.The software is the weak point they just can't seem to fix no matter how many updates you get. Sometimes you have to reboot the computer before the computer will see the printer. You hit print and it might work or might not work, you never know. If you are thinking of buying one of these, don't waste your money.Also don't expect any help from HP. They tell you the things you already tried, reboot the computer, unplug the printer and wait 15 seconds is a all time favorite of HP, like five times before you called HP for help. I am looking for another brand of all in one printer.
Do not buy:With three different devices on two different displays, and two sets of cables there was interference on the screen and intermittent cut-out of video or audio.If they weren't so cheap I would return them, instead I'll throw them in the trash and buy something of normal quality.
The designers must have been heading out for the weekend when they approved this one!The gizmo that holds the case upright fits loosely -- not so badly that you'll lose it when you lift it, but it slides right off when pushing/pulling the case into place. I would magic-glue it to the case, but what if I want to lay the case flat next week?The power switch is located on the back (normal), but it is 2/3rds of the way down the plate and you have to reach down/passed the USB connection to get at it. The power switch is also a pop-out, which it will if you don't tuck the interior wiring smartly to the side.Then there's the power light. Guess where that is -- on the back! -- where you can't see it! Yeeuch!
In my tamron 70-200 creates a very unpleasant effect on the grass slightly out of focus. View this picture: [...]
It works fine, but I have to mention that this one is SELL AS IS but they didn't highlight this point when I bought it. The mouse came with a plastic bag only, no warranty information, no instructions. it just looks like I bought that from some second-hand seller from ebay, which annoyed me because they said it is NEW.
I bought this camera last summer when I was really wanting to upgrade to a DSLR and settled for an upgrade point and shoot. I was really excited with the zoom, which is an awesome feature, and all of the other in camera options. My biggest problem with this camera is the poor image quality in low lighting. The picture will seem to be okay on the LCD but once it's on the computer it's grainy and most of the time slightly blurred. As long as I'm outside, the shots turn out pretty good. Still not as clear and bright as I'd prefer, but not as bad as inside shooting.Also another annoyance is when you are in low lighting situations and you zoom in close, the camera won't allow you to take a picture. I was recently at a concert taking photos from about 25 feet back and it kept just focusing and not snapping any shots (which would've been great at the moment I wanted to capture them!) instead I got the sides of heads or eyes half closed. Frustrating!A great feature with this camera is the options for sepia & black and white. Especially because you can change this setting while filming also. At the concert I attended the lighting was this awful red and I was able to switch to black and white and have a really good video.In all, if you take pictures outside in great lighting situations- you'll love the options this camera has to offer! If you're looking to take pictures indoors, at sporting or other events- I would definitely skip it because you'll find yourself frustrated like I still am.
Yes, it technically works; however, the design is so poor that you have to reseat the batteries about a dozen times to get them to line up and work.Also, the little snaps that hold the AA into the casing don't fit well and some have already broken off. Friction is the only thing really keeping these together and working and that sometimes just isn't enough.I will try another brand next time. Perhaps they're all like this though, I have no idea.Bottom line: They are cheap and they do work. I honestly hope there are better options out there though.
I bought this cable to connect an HDMI monitor to my computer. A higher quality HDMI- DVI cable works just fine with this monitor. When I use this cable the monitor doesn't even detect the cable as plugged in. Very thin cable, hard plastic around the connector, feels very cheap, and of course it was very inexpensive, but it just doesn't work.
Don't even waste your time. The sound was so quiet, it was unbelievable. And if you boost up the sound, nothing but noise. It looks great, I tried to unscrew it to see if something was going on, it just basically fell a part. Lesson to all reviews, tell the truth because if you purchase something and need a true assessment of the product, what comes around goes around.I'm taking the loss on this. I don't want to go through the entire hassle of returning it, all the mumbo jumbo required to get my money back, I just lost.
My fiance bought this item and it did not work! It just made the tv fuzzy and it was just cheap I guess. What a waste of money.
I ordered the items on the 11th Nov and had an indiaction online that delivery would be made by the 1st DecWhen I tried to make a review on the 1st Dec the online info indicated that I should expect delivery only between the 1st - 16th DecThis was the first I had heard of this. I wrote an email to the seller and to date have NOT had a replyNot a very happy customer
I purchased this machine in August along with an overnight replacement warranty (thank goodness). Since August I have had 3 different machines. Each one malfunctioned. (1) The automatic feeder did not work properly and the paper jammed. HP replaced the machine. (2) The print head connection was not making contact and the machine would not detect the print cartridges. HP replaced that machine. (3) It would only print in red and blue because the print cartridges were improperly distribting the ink. In addition, each time I replaced the machine I had to uninstall and reinstall the software, which should not have been necessary. Not to mention the hours spent on the phone with HP service and my IT person trying to get the machines to function properly. In one week I had two replacements. It is also noisy and slow. I begged my salesperson to take it back, which he did and I was happy to see it go.
I didn't get to try to item out. It was listed under the search for Samsung Mesmerize accessories but it wouldn't open wide enough to fit the phone. Had to send 2 e-mails to get my money back. The first response was that the device was adjustable. I sent back "Well Duh". After that I got my money back. It may work great for any phone smaller than mine. Good luck!
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.
there is one HUGE problem.... When putting in the navigation info, you had best know the city... I often know a street address in the suburb of a major city but not the town name.. gee whiz, the people that live in those suburbs themselves don't know the obscure town name.... but the 720 won't let you get past the city query to put in the street address until you say what the city it... well... I know it is baltimore...but who knows if it is owings mills, glyndon, lutherville or cockysville.this is a HORRIBLE design problem.. I will have to send my unit back. too bad..I like everything else about it.....
This product was either defective or was severely not compatible with my computer. From the moment it was installed my operating system started with error messages. I had a message that my version of windows was not genuine and it tried to shut down every time I tried to open a program. I took the module out and everyting was normal again. I think I am going to replace it with a different brand.
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 wasn't expecting much for such a low price. When you're offering such low prices, I can only assume that quality control isn't high. For the two I got, the audio is a crap shoot. (Tested with known working cable and had no issues for a couple of days.)
I paid an extra $5 over a generic brand because I thought it would have better quality. Normally, I believe you get what you pay for, but clearly not the case here. Although the audio works well with my iPod, the tape mechanism is very loud and annoying. I need to turn the volume up unnecessarily to drown out the clicking noise it makes. Will buy generic adapter when this one breaks.
Have had the HR20 for about 6 months. Issues with DirecTV aside, this receiver does not hold a candle to the (non HD) Phillips Tivo unit. I kept the Tivo and have it on another TV in the house - it never drops a program, always advises of any !ANY! conflict in programming, menus so simple a child could navigate easily. I now use the Tivo to prove to DirecTV the inadequacy of their HR20 HD DVR receiver. I agree with previous reviewers - menus are not easy to navigate, needed information is buried many levels down; there is a program history function that for no apparent reason, shows current and future scheduled programs as cancelled. Recorded programs either start fine, give you six minutes of program, then ask if you want to delete or keep; or just give you a blank screen instead of the supposedly recorded program. When you check history, it says 'cancelled.' Software updates require complete reset and reprogramming of the unit, to incorporate the new 'patches.' I could go on and on about this unit. Never have had something this unreliable. The only compliment I can find it in my heart to give DTV for this unit is its remote control, and then only because it does give you a ratio change button, it programs easily, and has skip buttons for the guide. Other than that, the Tivo remote still stands tall with easy FFW buttons and recording controls.As for DirecTV, some of the tech support people do an awesome job - considering they're apologising most of the time. Local subcontractors are abysmally ignorant and most of them incompetent. It takes three or four calls to get a job done correctly. They've left huge bundles of cable on my roof; they've disconnected the HD and left without checking it. The final straw was yesterday, when they said a supervisor was coming between 1 and 5. At 4:11 I called, only to be told that the sub had rescheduled for Monday! No phone call, nothing. Again, I could go on and on; Monday will not be pleasant for the supervisor and/or quality control people. The only reason I'm still with DirecTV is their tech support, and I'm stubborn.
I echo all of the comments below. I've burned more time with customer support than this thing is worth.
Warranty is only for 90 days. Mine lasted 16 months and then one side stopped working. Sony will charge you more to reapir them than the cost to buy again. So if you want a set of headphones for 90 days them go ahead and purchase these. Sennheiser has a two year warranty. These headphones only have a 90 day limited warranty. Just hope you don't get a bad set.
This pen keeps falling apart. Also, it is difficult to use the recording part because you have to almost shout to record anything. I am sorry I bought it.
Beautiful, breathtaking even, picture. Easy to use remote. Clean, non-glitzy exterior.On day 8, set began to emit an irritating squawk in sync with low tones (voices/sounds). We're not hard of hearing and volume is never above 7-11 range.Our first new TV in 15 years. Sick-to-my-stomach with disappointment!Bought at walk-in store. Wanted to exchange as it's probably a unit speaker issue, but it can't be done due to lack of stock.Glad we didn't buy on-line.
I'm on my second one and both of them out of the box have had sound issues. When I play a dvd the player cannot pick up voices. It will play music and background noise but no voices. Sorry, I can't read lips.Some movies the background/music noise is decent but with other dvd's its so low you can't hear it but then it will get louder after a while and then lower.The thing has major sound issues.It does have a good picture. I think the player is made fairly well because i've beat both of them pretty good while playing a movie (because I knew I was sending them back) and they didn't skip, just froze up once or twice momentarily.The games are ok. They claim 300 games but there might be 100 different games because each game is repeated over and over.The player is not as nice looking as other players. It looks kinda cheap.Battery life is good.The t.v. is worthless. Radio is good.Most of the functions work only with the remote so don't lose it or your screwed.If it wasn't for the sound issue's I would give it a 5 star rating but shipping them back and forth to the Ebay seller is getting expensive.I've found a few other reviews on the smaller aeso dvd players and the concensus is AESO has quality control issues that need to be resolved.
Well, here's the thing. I liked this mouse when I first got it. After all, its optical, it feels nice on my hand, and controls well.But later on down the road...The track ball has gotten stuck. Don't know how, don't know why, but when scrolling, it gets to a point and STICKS. This is extremely frustrating when playing online video games where speed is essential.This, in itself, wouldn't be much of a problem if there was a way to open it and clean it. But... there's none. No screws, nothing that pops off... its just one solid unit.So, if you're looking for a temporary mouse, then this might be for you. But if you want one that will last more than 3 months... look elsewhere.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER! It will die in 3 years. I called Canon tech support and we went through a series of checks. Turns out it is an internal problem with the only one option which is to take it to a repair center and pay $100.00 or more dollars for the repair. The stupid printer cost $100.00.Three years of use is not enough!
First, there is a major problem with the batteries on these things. It took over 12 hours to fully charge the first time, after that no amount of time charging was enough to fully charge the batteries.Forget all the features they advertise, almost none of them are supported out of the box. You wanna play a movie? you need a $40 plugin, ya wanna go on the internet another plugin, ya wanna record anything? $100 more for the dock etc... etc...Forget about their online store for movies, unless you are into PORN.The interface is clunky and VERY slow, movies stopped and started, the volume was so week I had to buy amplified headphones to hear it if there was ANY kind of background noise, the hardrive failed two weeks after I started using it and their customer service department at first refused to honor the warrantee, was rude, inept, and would tell me one thing one day then something else the next day.If you buy one of these, my conscience is clear - I WARNED YOU.
surprisingly, they sound too quiet, and also, the headband is a little too tight and was squashing my head. and also, the mix wasn't accurate when played on speakers. I say, they enhance sound too much, like add bass and less midsjust edited my rating from 4 to 1 stars because they are overpriced for the no value they bring to me and the hustle for me to have to return them now
This worked great for the first two weeks. Then it started to take longer and longer to load a DVD, and eventually it would only report 'no disc'. I was confused as it continued to play CDs flawlessly. Research on the Internet indicates that this is a common problem, with the DVD laser burning out while CDs continue to play with a separate laser. Who knew?I returned it and exchanged it for a JVC, which has now passed the two week mark!
I purchased two of these Andis 30975/HD-10L 1600W Quiet Hangup Hair Dryer with Night Light. The product is difficult to install as the back plate is hard to align, and comes with the tiniest screws. Also, the manufacturer ships the product with the cheapest wall anchors. I had to purchase expandable Mollys to properly anchor the dryer to the drywall. Once installed I discovered that the night light does not work on one of the dryers, and the night light is not replaceable. It's too much trouble to take it down, repackage the product and take it to the post office, so we'll keep it.Andis 30975/HD-10L 1600W Quiet Hangup Hair Dryer with Night Light
Like the other reviewer said the left click is near death after about a year of regular use... which is why I'm looking around for a new one. :-(
I found that my head was to big for the headset, which caused the ear buds to &#34;dig&#34; into my ears. After a couple hours I would have to put them away. May work better for others.
This mic was great, for the short time it worked. I only had it for about 2 weeks or so before it quit working. I was glad I had only paid about $4 for it.
I purchased two of these monitors, one for my PC and one for my G5, and love the way they look. About two years after I got them, the one I use most just went black. If I turned it off and repowered it it would come on for a while, but then go blank again. Power lite stays on. I swiched the two monitors and the problem followed the monitor. It was not my computer, not teh power supply, but it was the monitor.I contacted NEC no luck, out of warrenty. Last NEC monitor I'll every purchase.
First of all, I got this product 2 weeks later than supposed to, and it is definetly nt what i expected. it doesnt work well, the sound is never clear. I would not recommend this product.
My girlfriend just ordered this for my birthday, and although it looks like a nice entry level player and the price was right, it went right back to Amazon... twice! The first one had no sound coming out of the right channel and the second one i received for the exchange must have had a screwed up motor because the speed was waaaaaay to fast, no matter what it was set on. Big disappointment... don't even bother. On a positive note, Amazon's return process was super speedy!!!
I bought this last month and hooked this with the Acer PH530 projector. The component line works fine but having problem with the HDMI. It gives a black screen with flashes of sounds every few seconds. I upgraded the firmware but the problem wasn't fixed. Discussed this in the AVS forum and find out that some people had the same issue with DVP5982. This was due to the "handshake" issue between the two devices' HDCP. I don't have the same issue with all other devices that hooked with the projector. So I called Philips and see if they could help. Unfortunately, the customer service rep didn't have a clue and couldn't help with it. I think I will return this and try another brand.
The system was easy to install. i purchased 2 additional cameras. The so called &quot;infare red&quot; for low light viewing was terrible even in a room with natural daylight you still need light on to view. i am returning all 3 cameras and receiver. I expected better from First Alert. JW
Maybe I got a bad one but when I attempted to use this cable for the first time it did not work. I had to wriggle the cord or hold my MP3 player in an awkward position in order to get the sound to come out of the speakers. And when the sound finally came out, the quality was very poor. I do like the fact that it is retractable which will keep my car a little neater but I am ordering a different one today.
One worked, so far the other did not work at all. Very frustrated.I came pretty quick in a nice packaging, but very annoyed to try one and to fail.
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!"
I bought the diNovo Edge expecting a great keyboard that would certainly last the warranty period. The keyboard itself looks great, but the keys are more like a notebook computer keyboard and are NOT designed for use for long periods of time. In other words, this keyboard is not designed for typing. It has other features that for a light user save time and are convenient. What was not convenient was the batteries dying at 7 months. Although I registered the DeNovo Keyboard with Logitech when I bought it, Logitech wanted the original receipt and the keyboard shipped back to them before they would replace it under warranty. I wound up having to buy a new keyboard (or stop using my computer while Logitech did their evaluation). I learned my lesson. The problem of non-replaceable rechargeable batteries in an expensive unit without a "Spare in the Air" replacement policy is a problem waiting to happen. Logitech's warranty policy for servicing this keyboard insured that I would not drink that koolaid again.
If you get a year of use out of this camera, you will be lucky. Sony is notorious for faulty camcorders, specifically the faulty ccd board. You can do a search and find a recurring theme about the horrible quality and poor customer service from Sony. There are plenty of other companies that make a qualitiy camcorder, but Sony isnt one of them. If you MUST get a Sony, make sure to factor in the 3 year extended warranty in the price, since you WILL need it.
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 was about to switch from Brother to Dymo labelmaker, because I thought I'd get twice better deal with this tape, since it costs about the same price for two tapes as for one tape for my brother labelmaker. I then noticed that each tape is exactly twice as short as my brother's So in the end I just end up replacing the tape at twice the rate ! And who enjoys running out of tape in the middle of an word ? So why create the illusion that customers get a deal with this tape ! They don't. They just get more hassle. So while I hate paying so much for Brother's tape, I'd stick with them, since at least they don't unnecessarily waste tape packaging for marketing reasons !
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 got this router and have had tons of trouble. The DHCP feature loses its mind periodically (requiring a reboot of the router) and even my static-IP'ed desktop can't stay connected. The log is full of "disconnected reason 8" messages and I have no idea why. I've upgraded to the latest firmware and searched the internet for solutions with not much luck. Save yourself some heartache and buy a different model.To be fair, when it does work, it is plenty fast, Etc... just sick of having to fiddle with it. My years-old DI-614+ was far more reliable.
Bought the DVP642 as a Christmas gift after reading the reviews. Worked flawlessly for 6 months; now it is inoperable with the dreaded flashing stand-by light. Buyer be aware of potential for unit failure. Would not buy a product from Philips again.
Have to agree with people on this, it appears that the function of the power adapter is the light the leds on the unit. My iphone does not charge, my blue tooth ear piece does not flash and my WD portable drive all report errors, even as the only device plugged in.Feel a bit ripped off, and I may of been better off going with a no name brand if this is dlink's job one work.
I was very excited about this product but after I received it I noticed it was used when I sent it back for a new one I ended up with the same product. Crosley is not customer friendly. I thought crosley was a reputable company. If I wanted a used product I would have tried eBay.
When these work they are really great. They sound tinny above water, but really great underwater. But, they leak on me a lot, and I cannot figure out why. Some days I can swim for 30 minutes with few problems, other times I cannot keep the water out. The problem is that if water gets in, you cannot hear anything at all. You have to stop swimming, take the out of your ears and shake out the water, then put them back in. Over all I find them very frustrating. Another guy at my pool has a pair and loves them, but I have really given up on them.
ok not a bad speaker system for $50...however if you didn't know JVC was always knownto us from back to the 70's as Junk Very Cheapyou get what you pay for here...
I ordered and paid for a new cannon ink cartridge. I was sent a refilled viking ink cartridge. Not new! Not Cannon! I got less than I paid for. Sent it back and have not recieved credit yet and it's been over 2 weeks.
Canon PSC-75 Deluxe Soft Case for PowerShot S1 IS, S2 IS, and G6 is too small for the S5. It may work well for the other cameras, but it is a poor choice for the S5. I sent it back and asked for a refund. Would not recommend this case for the S5.
the small increase of angle is not worth carrying this heavy and cumbersome lens on a small point and shoot camera.I returned it.
The Basic router functions and VPN setup are easy to perform and work well.My problem is with the DHCP WAN connection. I havetwo of these units on RoadRunner and neither will renew theDHCP connection when it expires. Using the DHCP renew button onthe status page does not work either.As a result, we have to cycle the power on the BEFVP41 severaltimes per day to re-establish the DHCP connection.- a realpain! Of course many times this results in a new IP address,so I must change the security settings on the VPN to allowthe new client IP addresses to connect. This router takesfar more maintenance than it is worth - I could easily affordto spend 10 times the money on the hardware if the maintenanceissues went away.
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.
As others have noted, this item has the wrong connector for the XBox 360 and will not plug in. Even though the connector looks the same it is "male" whereas the 360 is "female".
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.
This is an amazing player..with the opera plugin you tube vids look amazing.. my only grip is the included accessories..there is only a usb cord to connect to the computer..and this takers HOURS.. to charge the battery! why a company would supply only this power source in the box is unbelievable to me..it makes the device virtually unusable without an accessory.. i can see charging exrea for plug ins but not basic power supply! i would give it 5 stars without the power issue
I don't know if its the camera or the software but after taking two sets of pictures and uploading them to my computer something decided to call it quits. When I connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable the software states that the memory card is not present or that there are no images on the memory card. Tried using a flash card reader but that doesn't work either. Have tried using different flashcards, including the one that came with the camera but none of them work. Theres no point in buying this camera if you can't transfer your photos. HP support is essentially useless.
I like it - it's simple and easy to use - but the memory is actually only 230,000 kilobyes, not 1 gigabyte as advertised. I can't imagine that the software that runs it takes up 75% of the available memory so basically this is false advertising. I'm going to take mine back and get one that can actually fit the amount of information it says it can.
I was very disappointed with the Slingbox and wireless connectors. I was on the phone with Slingmedia off and on for two weeks trying to get the system to work which it never did. I was finally told the wireless Sling connectors were not compatitable with the wiring in my house and the system would not work. I wasted 7 or 8 hours on the phone.
This mouse barely functions on my desk without placing it on a book or something. It also doesn't have a good range. The range must be 1 metre which is no good if you are trying to use it for your PC to control info going through the HDMI cable to the TV.The battery gets used even when the mouse is not moving so if you leave the USB plugged in the battery is running down.Microsoft you can do better. Why make something like this that is not useful?
These are the worst CD case that I have ever seen. Basically they are made of really bad plastic and they are very hard to open. You cannot figure out from which side you would open it so you have to try a from all the sides until it opens. And sometimes you have force it which causes it pop the CD and then it could potentially fall.
If I could give this camera 0 stars I would, it stinks. My story on this camera is a way too long one to explain. All I have to say is that I am very mad that I wasted (...)on a piece of crap. If you listen to me you will be better off!
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.
The picture quality of this webcam is best described as one you might expect from a low-end webcam you bought 2-3 years ago! Very disappointing and the extra features as a digital camera/video clip camera are only frills to hide this fact. With picture quality so bad, none of the extra features matter anyway.I absolutely would recommend buyers to look at other alternatives. If you receive this as a gift, see if you can return it to the store!!
I got the cartridge fast but I have no inkput from the cartridge. I will order from another company and then say whether it is the cartridge or the printer. If it is the cartridge that was dry then I would not order from this company again.
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.
You would think that after you had spent a couple hundred dollars for a Wi-Fi enabled video player that had a browser pre-installed, that you would be ready-to-go upon unwrapping.With this device YOU WOULD BE WRONG!You then have to pay Archos another $30.00 to "Unlock" the built-in browser!!!!!Also, with NO USB port, you are FORCED to use Windows Media Player to interact with the hard drive. You can't even add a Directory, or Individual File using Windows Explorer.STAY AWAY FROM THIS DEVICE, there are better devices.I'm thinking of smashing the thing open to harvest the storage drive for use in a hard-drive caddy.Now, That would be useful.
I have a really hard time believing that this is really USB 2.0 compatible. I have tried it on multiple machines that I know support USB 2.0 and all of them recognize this on a Universal USB port (as opposed to the Enhanced USB port that it should be). I question the veracity of the manufacturer's Hi-Speed USB claim.
This keyboard has been one of the most frustrating devices I have ever owned. It often repeats keys multiple times when typing if I am using the keyboard from more than six feet away. I have already spent 5 times as long typing this review as I should due to this problem. Here's an example: This is an unedited sennnnnnnnntece ttttttyping from moreee than six feeeeeeeet awaay wiith the keybboarrd. I initially bought this keyboard to use with a htpc setup. I spend most of the time watching videos, movies, editing pictures and surfing the net. So I tolerate it(although I know one day it's going to end up in a million pieces on the floor)It is very frustration to use this keyboard and I can't recommend it to anyone.
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 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.
I can't use my amazon money... It want a credit card but i dont have one to give. wow.
OLYMPUS, What a piece of crap. Bought this recorder for class lectures and it worked fine for 3 classes. After that it refuse to work, and all of my recordings are stuck on the recorder. Thanks, OLYMPUS for making me fail this class. Son of a $%^%$.
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
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.
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.
Had the same problem others have reported -- the LED readout on the front of the player starts saying gibberish (looks like the album cover for Ghost In The Machine by The Police); which I could live with, but the player starts doing funny things such as constantly resetting to factory settings, or worse yet, not reading the DVD's at all. Its performance has been intermittent since almost day one, and now seems to have crapped out completely. I'm gonna try the firmware update but don't have too much hope that'll fix things. Either way, I will never buy another Samsuck DVD player again.UPDATE: The firmware update didn't do a thing. This player ended up in the dumpster after a year of spotty performance.
I am so disappointed with the salad shooter. After reading the glowing reviews I decided to order it as I love eating vetetables, but hate cutting them. It was great cutting the carrots, but the celery got stuck even though I peeled it first. I tried red pepper and the shooter sliced a few pieces and then the red pepper kept spinning in the blade instead of being cut nicely into the salad bowl. It is even worse with an onion. I am returning it for a refund.
I purchase this product to replace an an older, now broken radio/CD player. I found it to be fairly flimsy, and it does not have digital tuning, which was not made clear in the product description.
Unfortunately, this camera case was marked as the recommended accessory for the Canon SX100IS camera, that I recently bought from Amazon. I was very disappointed when I received the camera case and found that is was significantly larger than the Canon camera. In addition, the is no carrying strap included, so you are more or less forced to attach the large case to your belt.The only plus is that the camera case is definitely high quality materials and construction.
I purchased a 32' LCD flatscreen Polaroid T.V.. This tv wouldn't turn on after 6 months of use. The tv broke on 09/16/2007. We called Polaroid for warranty service. They stated 2 to 4 weeks to receive the part, and then a service tech would call to schedule the repair. Well several phone calls, and a lot of my time wasted. Today is 11/2/2007, and I received the part after 6 weeks of waiting. I received the part on 10/29/2007, and had to call Polaroid to set up the service tech to come repair this. Like I said today is 11/2/2007 and I have not received a call from any service tech, and polaroid states it would be another 7 days before I could receive my call. So in all I have waited 7 weeks for my tv to be fixed and it is still not fixed. Polaroid will not divulge the name of a certified company that can repair my tv. I suggest no one buy a polaroid after reading these other complaints.I suggest we some how put together a class action law suit for this to force them to do a recall of LCD televisions.Some of the excuses I heard from Polaroid 'You know with what is going on in China that is the reason your part is on back order' 'We are having problems with licensing our service techs'
I was hoping for a speaker unit I could use in a bus without a radio. It wasn't what I wanted, but their next generation Logitech mm50 has a rechargable battery, which doesn't need the adaptor plug to plug into the cigarette lighter and to avoid changing AA batteries every day.
I purchased this computer in June 2005. It has been in the shop five weeks out of the five months that it's been in my possession. Each time I've taken it in for repairs, it has been for the same reason- faulty logic board. The first occurrence was a week after it's arrival from Amazon.I've checked on the web and have found that I am not the only person experiencing this problem. Also, the school I attend has a Mac lab with four iMac G5's, and two are broken due to logic boards.I have tried several times to get Apple to replace my computer, but all they want to do is replace the logic board. At the time of this review I'm in the middle of midterms and I don't have access to my crucial files.This is not a well-designed computer and you are taking a risk purchasing it. You may find yourself stuck with an $1500 boat anchor.
This information is all available from the US Govt. The trick is to have software that will display it easily and with no hassles. First some background before I get started. I became a programmer in 1970. My first computer was an Epson QX10, an 8 bit CP/M machine from the early 80's. The reason for giving you a peek at my background is what I have to say about this software. It is, without a doubt, the worst example ofprogramming I have encountered since owning my first PC. I could list the problems and their lack of attention to detail and their seemingly complete unconcern for bringing to market a product with all the loose ends tied and that has the primary purpose of making the program that is easy to set up and use but I have neither the time nor desire to present you with a multi-page review that would waste your time reading the details of bad programming practice. My advice is this; consider this your last choice when shopping for GPS compatible software. Let the buyer beware. Note: I was going to give it one star but decided to give it 2 since it does work. We have to save one star things that absolutely do not work.
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.
We have a Panasonic LCD TV (different model). It has a beautiful picture, that is, when it is working. The lamp burns out every 13 months or so. We have had 3 lamps go out and have had to replace each one at $300 per lamp. An obvious defect with the design, however Panasonic refuses to provide the replacement part. Turns out to be an expensive TV when you have to pay $300 a year just to keep it running!
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).
This just arrived today. Unfortunately I bought this subwoofer without doing enough research on whether or not the "farting" sound (when it enters standby mode) is a real problem. I'm using the subwoofer in my surround sound TV setup, and for me, I'm getting it about every 20 minutes. This during constant TV watching, when you would think it would be getting a signal and wouldn't go into standby mode. It irritates the heck out of me. Now I have to decide whether or not to send it back (and pay the shipping myself).
These earbuds have a great sound, but hurt my ear big time. The part that goes into your ear is hard plastic, and unless you were the model for the mold on these things... they're not going to fit your particular ear shape. There's only one size/shape, so your chances of a good, comfortable fit are slim. I ended up returning them and buying earbuds that have a soft rubber end that comes in 3 sizes.
I bought this to use with my USA lap top - which has a 3 prong plug- something pretty standard and it only takes a US plug with two prongs. So I'm currently traveling outside the USA and cannot charge my lap top using this. Have to buy another over here. This travel adapter is completely useless. Nothing in the product description makes it clear that you are unlikely to be able to use this for a lap top. Misleading- only useable with my cell phone cable! A complete waste of money!
Bought this at Best Buy so I didn't get the message that is clear in the Amazon description - Linksys doesn't care that the product doesn't work well with access points other than the two Linksys products that they support. The box says "Works with Most Wireless Routers* ... * Works Great with most Standards-Based Wireless-G and Wireless-B Routers". That is a lie. I talked with their support and they were nice enough to walk me through the workaround - setting a static IP address on every system - but agreed that it would not work well with other access points. They apologized for the false advertising on the box.If the box clearly stated the compatibility issue, I would have no problem and probably would not have bought it. Even though it works, I give it one star for putting acknowledged misinformation on the box that cost me time and money.That said, the device does an excellent job of extending the range of wireless coverage once you configure static IP addresses. Some of these reviews (e.g. that it expands the range only 10 feet) must reflect people trying to expand their range by keeping the expander close to their router. That is not the way you are supposed to use it. The expander should be placed close to the edge of the range of your existing access point to create a new zone of coverage.The cheaper Belkin F5D7132 is likely more compatible and a better buy, but I haven't tried it as the store didn't carry other products.
Sp65 is difficult to program. Detailed instructions are not included with purchased item, and send you to a web page that is unavailable (www.sonicblue.com/support). I think this is a piece of junk!
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 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.
This is the second mp3 player that I've had from philips. The first one never worked and this one died after 5 months of use. When you get the "flickering of death" nothing in the manual works. My last philips product EVER!!!!
We thought we got a real good deal on this MP3 player. It has locked up twice on us with no way to restart it or shut it off. It just started working again, but not until 12 hours later. The "bonus" FM transmitter is a piece of junk. It barely works and you have to turn the volume way up on the stereo to even hear it, even then there is a lot of static. Once you turn it off, beware of the volume on the stereo because it is turned up so high from the transmitter, it will blast your eardrums. I would appreciate a replacement player that does not lock up. I can do without the transmitter.
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!
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 camera takes decent pictures in bright light, but it's useless in any sort of dim light. The flash is weak (probably because it has to run on AAs), so only close subjects are well-lit; and there's no autofocus lamp, so it can't focus unless you've got bright light. I returned it and got a Canon SD500 instead.
Unfortunately, I was looking at the price when I bought this and didn't read the reviews here at amazon. Big mistake! My experience with this product has been what many others here are reporting: It breaks quickly (mine broke the 2nd day!) and starts skipping or stops playing music altogether (sometimes, if I don't turn it off when it does this, it will resume playing later, at some random time). Basically, it doesn't work. This ended up being a waste of money for me!
The scanner software does not allow direct installation. Files have to be located by hand and opened but the software doesn't stipulate which files or where they are. After 30 minutes on hold Canon Tech Support spent ONE HOUR on the phone with me because the support person had to search for the information necessary to complete the installation. Once the scanner was installed I made a test print of a photo. The Scanner preview showed a clear, well defined image, but printed out something hideous. This is the same Canon printer that, two days before, had been printing beautiful pictures.If it ever becomes necessary to reinstall the scanner software it will not be possible for me to do it again without tech support.
After the second card was returned to Viking for the same 'corrupted files' errors I was about to give up. However Viking tech support suggested requesting two 128 mb cards vs another 256. Well, we haven't had any problems with these two cards. One we almost filled on a trip this weekend.Again, maybe there is a problem with Viking and Cannon with these 256mb cards.
I cannot say much more. This just demonstrates the reason why this is so cheap. It is CHEAP! I do not know what materials were used in the construction of this HDMI cable, but they must not have been of very high quality. Audio will not transmit at 1080p screen resolutions, and after a few moments of use, the cable heats up and starts clipping the picture. After two attempts to use this cable, it found its rightful place----the garbage can. Please do not tax your sanity with this infernal device.Ryan RobledoAuthor of the Aelnathan:
I have only had this modem for a month. Now i have to unplug it and connot use the fax. It decided to start answering my phone without the receive fax option turned on. When plugged in i can't use my phone.
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.
1) Battery does not work (can't be charged), Therefore, it is useless for portable device2) Can't play song or other mp3 files in subdiretory3) too big
I purchased these earbuds about two months ago, thinking that the Bose name would carry with it quality and durability. I was wrong. First, the sound quality, for the price, is nothing special (not very good bass response, and an almost 'tinny' sound). I own a pair of Sony in-ear buds that have better sound quality (they produce a much richer and life-like sound) and bass reflex and were only about 40 dollars. Secondly, after only two months of light use, one earphone just stopped working all together. Now I am stuck with a broken pair of expensive earbuds. Not recommended. Take some time to find a better pair than this for the price.
received the keyboard, looks good but will not work with the aspire 5000 series or higher it has the wrong pigtail. the description is false. now im out 35 bucks and i have a pissed doff customer who has to wait another 3-4 days.. thanks. 1 star due to shabby listings.
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 really liked this and need an external drive to download embroidery designs but it stopped working after over a month. Terrible product.
I purchased this machine for use in a small business, and though less than a year has passed since purchasing it, we have been forced to requst replacement units twice already.It suffers from constant paper jams, apparently both because of proximity of the paper feed to the output tray, and (more frequently) in the feed mechanism at the back. Even after the paper is removed, the printer generally dos not recognize the jam is cleared and must be power cycled to reset it (and before cycling, to wait several minutes for the print head to reset itself into idle mode).The print head also jammed several times, these jams necesitating the replacement of the unit. Customer service at Brother replaced our unit both times, but only after a process considerably more laborious than my experiences with other printer manufacturers (ie Epson and HP).When working, the printer was a great buy for the price, with easy-to-use controls and out-of-the-box functionality. However, its various problems disabled it such a large amount of the time that these benefits were overshadowed.If you're looking for a low-end all-in-one machine that you'll be using fairly heavily, look elsewhere. We've had better luck with sheet-fed HPs, which seem to jam considerably less.
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.
this is my 3rd gps unit. I've had 2 others - both Garmin. Frankly, for the price of the TomTom I expected better performance. they claim it has a super bright screen that can be seen in bright light. whoever made that determination was not wearning sunglasses in bright light. the only way to see the screen in these conditions is to take your hands off the handlebars and cup them around the screen. Not real safe. I don't wear a helmet, so I rely totally on the screen for directions. You can forget about it in full sunlight - even at maximum brightness.The data base of addresses seems extremely limited. it can only locate about 60% of the addresses I try to find. In fact, I used it in my car along side a garmin for about a week. the garmin located every destination I entered. the Ryder could not find several of them. Ocassionally, the Ryder will instruct you to take a turn only to tell you immediately to make a U turn and get back on the original route! this has happened to my several times on interstates. one time it told me to take an exit on an interstate through a major city. it then took me through a couple side streets and eventually put me back on the same interstate i exited from. all this took about 45 extra minutes and lots of city traffic.The screens (maps) have limited usability. for example, if you want to zoom in or out on a route or map, you can only do so for about 15 seconds before the unit zooms back to a predetermined level. you can't determine your own zoom level. at times, i like to see the route on a larger scale, especially when travelling on interstates.The voice prompts don't tell you when you've gone off route or when it is recalculating the route. there is some screen activity during recalculation, but not real noticeableThere is no screen warning about an upcoming turn. on the garmin, the screen flashes to a very close view of the intersection and turn, the ryder slightly zooms in but nothing that is attention getting.I ride a Harley, so with the wind noise and the loud pipes, you can forget about using the headset - totally useless.One of the things that attracted me to the unit initially was their claim to have scenic routes for the unit. The website says they are "coming soon." so much for that selling point.On the plus side, it does appear to be waterproof.All in all, I think this is a very poor unit even for cars, not to mention motorcycles. If i had it to do over again, i wouldn't even consider this unit and I'm probably going to be selling mine and buying a Garmin again. VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!
We've had the unit for about 8 months, and it's flakey as anything. Starting from the very beginning, it was a nightmare to set up and get online. The Wizard thing that came with it did not work at all. It still doesn't. After googling and finding the default details of the thing, I was able to log in directly and figure out how to set it up, but someone with less technical savvy wouldn't stand a chance. Even once it was set up, it has never worked reliably. When it does work at all, it's slow. In the end, we gave up and just got a powerline networking thing which has worked perfectly.
The battery dosen't fit in camera properly..camera switches off when flash opens....the case of the battery is the wrong size...and has two less gold leads than the the Panasonic battery. This is a complete waste of money. It works until you move your camera..even the slightest bump disconnects the battery, which can mess up the LCD and the internal memory. How much would you pay for something that could destroy your camera? Be warned.
I always thought that Classic was cheep garbage. Well, they have proven my point. My sister got one, and what happened, it crashed my computer! I had to do a complete system recovery and lost all my files. DO NOT USE WITH WINDOWS XP.
There is a well known hardware failure problem with these printers called the "carriage jam" issue. The print cartridge carrier gets stuck to the right due to what HP calls a defective gear assembly. HP has been replacing these units outside the standard warranty, though not recalling them.Our company has a few hundred of these and the number of units failing at 13 months is astounding. If you own one and are having this problem you may be able to get HP to replace it outside the warranty period.
My wife and I received a Konka DVD player through Amazon for our wedding and it has been a complete nightmare. The first player we received had real trouble tracking CDs and DVD playback was heavily distorted. As a new vendor from China, Konka has no established service outlets in the United States so there is nowhere you can take it for warranty service. I wrote a letter to Amazon to see if they could be any help given their historic focus on the customer experience. Amazon then sent me a series of cryptic responses (e.g. &quot;We received your e-mail and appreciate your comments. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.&quot;) which were obviously generated by a computer. No help.Then one day we mysteriously received another Konka from Amazon (without having asked for one) and upon installing it discovered that it was completely defective and incapable of any playback.Unless you're a glutton for punishment I suggest you avoid the Konka DVD player and consider buying from a vendor with a legitimate service network. By Murphy's law, if there are no easy ways to service the player, it will break.
I'm going to be brief. For the cost, they're okay headphones at first. The "headband" is a little irritating at first, but you can grow to ignore it. The volume control is a nice feature for quickly turning down the music when a coworker complains. However, the problem lies in it's durability. After approximately 3 months, the volume control casing split in two, exposing the small board and wires inside. Promptly giving it a quick fix (super glue), it worked fine again. Another month or so after that, the wires on the inside of the cable started to split, causing nasty scratches in the music that continued to get worse, and worse, and worse. Now, this was in an office environment, not getting bumped around while jogging, flung around by kids, or getting eaten by the dog. Normal wear and tear.I would buy these again if my other option was sticking my arm in a woodchipper, but that's about it.
The seller advertises this as the original replacement part from HP, its no such thing, when you get yours id suggest you test it with a multimeter to make sure it provides the right Voltage for your laptop so as not to fry it with this cheap chinesse PoC. It will get hot, very hot within a couple hours of use so beware of placing it over rugs or clothes. If you smell it from a close distance it resembles of burnt electronics. I'd stay away from this adapter and seller in the future.
My computer shut down and i never got my code. I am intensely upset and I wish for my code please
This might be an OK keyboard for home media use, where you use it very little... granted I don't know how you would use a mouse in a situation like that though.But as a daily keyboard, this just doesn't cut it. It has a very awkward feel to it. The slight curve on the keyboard isn't ergonomic at all and there is no elevation change as you would expect from an ergonomic keyboard... so what you get is the worst of both worlds... people who want ergonomics won't get it and people who can't stand ergonomic keyboards won't like it either.I really have no clue who Microsoft's target audience was for this product.
I purchased this remote in approximately 2008.Problem 1: The charging cradle this remote comes with is worthless because the connections do not meet properly. About once a week you will have to go through a painstaking process of angling the cradle and remote just perfectly to get the connections to meet, and then hope a bump or gust of wind does not mess it all up.Problem 2: The buttons are cheap. After about a year, several of the number buttons stopped working. Since I mostly use the on-screen menu, I could live with this. After 3 years, the volume buttons stopped working completely. Customer support sends you to India, tells you all you need to know about their ability to help.Problem 3: There are really no other manufacturers of universal remotes other than Logitech. Every remote has problems, but it appears they are only designed to last about 3 years based on other reviews. I will probably try the Harmony One next due to no other feasible choices.
Dekcell Digital Camera Battery Charger for Canon BP-3LCL, DC3779, DDNB-5H, ER-D130, NB-3LThis charger is cheap and not as shown in the picture. The plug in does not fold in as shown. The charger comes apart when the battery is placed in the holder, and SF Planet has been very hard to deal with for replacement.
This waterproof case keeps the camera dry and you can submurse it. You just need to be prepared to not have a clue what you are shooting a picture of. You have to aim it in the general direction of the object you want a picture of and hope for the best. I am glad I have it and I am going to try to make something useful out of the shots I took.
I bought the Kodak Digital Camera Battery Charger K8500 -C+1 and extra KLIC-8000 battery. The battery pack I purchased separately does not fit the rapid charger! It just falls out, I have to tape it down to hold it in place! I do not know yet how long these batteries will hold a charge. My experience in the past is at first they work great and then with age (6 months or so) they will no longer hold a charge. I wish Kodak and other manufacturers could fix this problem.
I have been gradually upgrading my home network to full-on Gigabit, and this little piece of junk was the last thing standing in my way. No more.I have the GS105v2 (from a while ago), and while I believed it was the first step to gigabit nirvana, it proved itself to be the last step preventing me from reaching nirvana. When I removed it from the network, I finally enjoyed all the speed I'd been paying for.My now-working network consists of anASUS RT-N16 Wireless-N Gigabit Router, a pair ofTRENDnet 8-Port Gigabit GREENnet Switch (8 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet Ports) TEG-S80G, and anHP ProCurve Switch 1810G-8 - Switch - managed - 8 ports - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T - 1U - external, and now I've got Gigabit actually working. When I insert the Netgear into the mix, it lies by telling me that it's made a gigabit connection, and proceeds to throttle traffic such that a 2GB file transfer would take over an hour (instead of under a minute). Bad!
I had some initial setup problems - which turned out to be my fault. I'm still trying to upgrade my rating from one to five stars. So if it's still one star, kindly disregard that.
I decided to buy this Navman product despite reading many negative reviews about the product, because of two reasons. Firstly, this was the only product, I could use with my HP IPAQ and secondly because of the rebate that was promised while purchasing the product. I feel really cheated because I bought the product in March and the rebate form I printed after buying the product said it was good for February purchases only. The product itself is really average too, but I am more disappointed about not getting the rebate I thought I deserved.
It works intermittenly, but mostly just auto-reverses and pops out of the cassette deck when I want to listen to my music. I called Philips for help and they had the worst CS I've ever had to deal with. I have worked CS so I know how to be a good customer calling with a problem and how the person on the other end of the phone has to put information into their terminal to get it to spit out an answer on the other end. Well, three times I had to give the man on the other end of the line the product number, which he kept repeating back wrong and I corrected. finally, he seemed to give up on even finding the product and listened to me explain the problem. He automatically blamed my cassette deck and told me to take it up with the manufacturer on that end. Then he stated it was probably due to too much drag. Well, then Philips, your product is defective in that it is creating too much drag and does not operate as one would expect.
Great unit - great sound and easy to use. Too bad IT DOESN'T WORK!! This unit has the same problems reported in other reviews. I will return it for a refund.
I bought this player because of all the good reviews and it had a built in FM radio, line in recording and it had a drag and drop feature for copying files.When I got the player I was immediately disappointed because the player though very light was made of very cheap plastic. Also, the buttons does not seem very sturdy.The MP3 sound quality is good but the FM radio reception is very poor. I previously had a Nomad II, which had a much better reception.The line in recording is very useful but it is of very poor quality and so it is not really worth it. It is much better to use a computer to encode the MP3 songs.I am definitely returning mine and my hunt for another player continues.
Saw a good deal the other day on a QPS Que! external drive and bought it which was factory-sealed. But it quit working after just 2 weeks, and there was *no* one answering in tech support! Poor product and service. Just not acceptable. (Does anyone know if QPS is based in India??)
Will go dead and then you can spend 5 hours to reset. Manual no help at all. Units will not find the wireless channel, can't manually set wireless channel either.If you like to get pissed off... by all means get this camera. Makes me sour on Panasonic.I plan on taking all four of these out for some target practice with the shotgun. At least I will get some use out of them.
We bought this camera for my mother because it was supposed to be so easy to use. HAFirst, sometimes it turns on and sometimes it doesn't. When it does turn on, you can maybe get a single picture before it shuts off.Second, the USB cable doesn't work.When customer service was called, they told me that they only recommend using the rechargable batteries. Funny that in their users manuals they say you can use any AA batteries.Now we have to send it in for repair. Who knows if it will ever work.They have outsourced all their customer service and it is difficult to understand the very nice and trying to be helpful customer service people.
I moved from a PC to a Mac running OS X. I'm now running the Palm Desktop 4.0 beta with 10.1.3 using the Palmconnect USB adaptor. I needed to edit my original review because I carelessly assumed that everything was fine after the first successful hotsync. I actually have the same problems as others. It rarely works. After doing a re-install I was able to get it to hotsync again, but not two days later when I tried once more. Frustrating. Perhaps it's the beta Desktop software from Palm running on the newer Mac OS X, but others reported problems with different operating systems so I'm not sure.
Didn't need it for what I am doing. I now have another cable to put with all those phone cords. You know whenever someone buys a new phone you get new phone cords, that are 6 feet long and your phone is 10 feet from the plug, I will put this in that shoe box of un-needed cords. But thanks anyway.
The bargain GPS I got seemed to work fine on the trip home from town, except the build in maps only list major roads.I spent the money on the interface cables, power cable and mapping CD roms only to discover that the 500 will not allow map detail information like roads to be uploaded! What then is the point? I wanted to be able to download the routes and use them with maps. The software is horrible compared to Microsoft or Delorme.Save your money.By a GPS package for your laptop or get a middle priced Garmin or Magellan! I understand why I got it so cheap. I got what I paid for. Just wish I hadn't spend money on the accessories!
While I am pretty sure that this is going to provide the protection that I need, they completely lost track of the end user in the design of this module. I was almost shocked to open the package and see that the cat5 lies where permanently hard-wired in and both of them are 5 foot. Not I am ataching this to a Panamax PM8-GAV which has a 6 foot power cord and my power comes out of a wall outlet as well as my cat5. So now I am down to being able to move the entertainment center 5 foot from the wall due the shorter permanent cat5 cable in the adapter. And then there is the component end where I am desperately trying to downsize th wiring, I only need about 24 inches but instead, I have to tie up this overly large cable and have all of that hanging in my way. Last but certainly not least. I have to deal with those cables thru-out the mouning process. Whey oh why did you not just wire in a cat5 jack????????????????????? I suppose I will end un dismantling the device, removing the cat5 cables and replacing them with the proper lengths for my application. All because Panamx over-engineerd this piece.
Just got off the phone with Thompson(RCA) customer service. Unit failed after three weeks. Now boots to "File System Corrupt". Computer doesn't recognize it. It's useless.Warranty says 90 days parts and labor - 1 year parts. So when I call CSR, they tell me it's going to cost $50 labor to send me the replacement unit! Even though the PARTS are covered, apparently the labor to pack a replacement and put a computer label on a box and call UPS will equate to $50.Not in my book! Besides - on the internet there are several sites which discuss that this unit is known to fail and be un-repairable.What a gimmick to get extra money out of consumers!
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.
Tried to use it with a Moshi Minidisplay port to HDMI adapter, in order to connect my Macbook to my Sony TV, with sound. It did not work at all, and at first I thought it was the adapter, but the adapter worked with a different cable. So yeah, it just didn't do it for me.
The plastic box is very clumsy. The crew is hardly fitted on my Canon and Sigma lenses. Don't waste your money on this.
Ok, it hooks up easily, thats about the best I can say about it, there is no real instruction manual, its just a hodge podge of what to do, totally disconnected, If you want to spend the time on it, I am sure it will work well, I have neither the time nor the patience to mess around with this, trying to contact Seagate is a waste of time, I really could use this drive, somehow, I did get things downloaded, how, I don't know.I really cannot in all honesty say this is a bad product, what is bad is the lack of a logical instruction booklet.Mine is going back, its of no use to me.
The product falls far short of the hype. I have used it with the tiny, 12 inch screen Averatec, and it only delivers one additional hour of computer time. I have to turn the screen brightness as dim as possible, and shut down a few background programs, too. The extra hour is nice, however, as it shifts over to the laptop battery when depleted, without having to shut down to change the laptop battery. This is the only reason the system receives one star. I am going to keep on waiting and watching for an external system that really lasts.
Player started shutting itself off just after the actual 90 day warranty period. Good sounding player for the money, but very demanding with the proprietary software. The only way to get it to work now, until my new purchase arrives, is to bang it on a table top. Then after some undetermined period, it will shut itself off again.
Bought one, and when hooked up to my Epson Powerlite 765c the camera would show for 5 seconds or so, and then black out. Could reproduce that every time powering up the Toshiba - a few seconds on, then off. Figured it was defective - sent that one back - replacement does the exact same thing. Was reading through the sparse manual and found a little blurb that mentioned that it would only work with a Toshiba projector. No clue why - these things are just webcams on an arm with adjustments... but returning the replacement as well.
I have bought several things from amazon and have never been so disappointed. I have to this day not received the memory card. I will never order another thin.g from your site
Bought this for around $80 on amazon, new. It is just that, an $80 camera. Has a hard time focusing and blurs a lot. I get an error message saying picture is blurry even when it is not. Small, compact, yes. Worth $80, maybe. Frustrating...
Bought this camera in Walmart. Used it MAYBE three times and the sound went out after 2 months. By that time, the store warranty had lapsed so they wouldn't exchange it and told me to call JVC. JVC wanted $65 just to look at it!!!!Luckily, my mother in law worked at another location and had her friends at the store exchange it for another one.
Product not as represented--filters had been used and some of the black finish on the metal ring was scratched off. Should have been described as used.
i bought this after not looking at some of the reviews on it. i really messed up doing that !! the player plays ok but i can't get it to turn off !! the only way is to unplug it !! the other thing is you have to use the remote to open the disc tray!! i hate to have to pack it up and send it back but i may have to !! i would say what happened was i recieved one that J & R had sent back to them and was never fixed and i got it instead !! these are the only 2 problems i have so far but it's only been mine a couple of days.
The DLink seemed to work great for the first 18 months, then one morning I woke up and it was dead. Just one light comes on. Meanwhile my Netgear WGR614 Wireless Router has outlasted this switch, 2 internet providers and at least 2 computers.
We got this for christmas in 2003, and it worked great. The picture was fine and there was no noise. We didn't use it too much, a max of one or two movies a week, if even that. It never gave us any problems until June of 2004 when it stopped working. It wouldn't read any discs and it would go from being color to black and white on the loading screen anytime we opened or closed the CD compartment. We opened it up with a screw driver and found a section of it appeared to have been burnt. Our guess is that it over heated and got fried. Other customers appear to have the same problem so it doesn't seem to be just ours. Save your money and buy a better dvd player that will last longer.
I listened to a rep at a local computer store and purchased the UMAX e5470. After using it for just under 2 years, I am amazed that UMAX is still in business. The software in marginal at best. The scanner is SLOWWWWWW. Look at the UMAX web site as to what it takes to install the scanner under XP. 3 pages of instructions on how to update device drivers. Finally, the main light source burnt out. UMAX now wants $127 + to fix it. Now I have the needed reason to dump this in the trash can and get a real scanner, maybe HP or Cannon.
beware, the cable on this is only 3 feet. your printer must be right next to your PC/laptop and on the appropriate side in order to connect to your preferred USB port. There is a reason the price is so low.
Logitech should be embarrassed about their quality control. I've been through three of these. The first broke after 2 months, the second broke after a few weeks, and now, the third is broken right out of the box.Why don't I switch to another brand? Because the scroll wheel is awesome. So if you like the freewheeling scroll, and can put up with a broken mouse every few months, by all means purchase the Logitech Revolution!
I replaced my compact Midland CB with the Uniden PRO538W because I wanted a front-firing speaker. But all I can get from this CB is engine noise. In fact, the electrical interference is so bad, I have to turn my squelch all the way to the right to block it out, rendering my CB completely useless. The noise is electrical interference coming through the air -- not just from my own engine, but from every car that I pass on the road.I installed a high-quality antenna cable and an RFI filter, but that didn't help at all. So the cause of the problem is either my antenna, or the radio itself. I didn't notice the problem with my Midland CB, so the PRO538W seems to have lousy internal shielding. Other people have also mentioned in their reviews that the radio picks up a lot of engine noise, so please consider your purchase of this CB very carefully.
I have a Dell Precision 650. Its an ok machine with 2 Pentium Xeon CPUs with 4Gigs of memory. This is all on Intel E7505 chipset motherboard.Once I put this graphics card in. The screen went blank. And the beep code from them chipset told me that card is not compatible. This can be expected from newer AMD chipsets.I returned it back to Amazon. If you are running Intel chipsets and buying Radeon GPUs, make sure that AMD lists your chipset as compatible.
I bought my cartridge for the first time on the net, at Amazon.com rather then best buy to save a whopping 10 dollars! I purchased the same ink ribbon I ususally do. Shoul last 50 8 X 10 sheets. I printed 14 sheets and THE INK RAN OUT! incuding shipping I paid over 42 dollars!!!! THis website is selling a defective product!
Laptop worked one day then stopped working. I sent it back and got it back just too find out it still didn't work so instead I jus went out and bought a new toshiba laptop that doesn't dissapoint me
I normally read 2 books a week, and it took me three wks to get through this one. And it was not because I was savoring every page. This could have been a good read at about 175 pages. Loved Harriet (an old soul) and some of her eccentric aunts. Isn't this what editors are supposed to do?
I am completely disappointed in this product, the finish is very bad inside as it does not even ensure the laptop, the material is very ugly.
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.
Nothing but problems,,,ing gobbler,,,the cartridge has a chip that shuts the cartridge down when its near empty ..the print head is part of the printer and when it cleans itself it uses lots of ink,,,this printer is going in the garbage
I had an iLO DVD DVDR04 recorder that stopped recording past the warranty period. While walking through WalMart, we realized it would be nice to have one that worked and figured that surely the bugs would be worked out by now, so we bought a DVDR05/MU1, manufactured in September, 2005. It worked well for several months and, last month, I put a regular movie DVD in it and it would spin up for 30 seconds or so and display "no disc." Hmmph. Must be bad. I wanted to record a TV show and placed a blank DVD+R disc in it to record. Spun up, had a bar graph go from left to right and as it was supposed to finish formatting, it said, "bad disc." After six different "bad disc" readings, I got the message. It no longer recorded, formatted or played. I unplugged the device and tried to reset it and nothing. Consistently would not play, format or record.I will no longer buy an iLO product.
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!
Being in the software business I have to rate this product very low. Instructions are poor at best. Training is a disaster.For training - the software does not start you out by going thru training exercise. You have to hunt thru the drop down menus to find it. Training instructions start with some suggested samples - later you find out that these are not samples but what you are actually supposed to input to train the software. Punctuation is included - all punctuation.I have yet to achieve enough samples to get the rating required to get it to recognize my hand printing. Actually the OCR did pretty good w/o training and I am using it in that fashion until I get a better OCR package.The included extras are worthless. The design-it-lite that is supposed to work requires a key that needs to be purchased. What's the point?
Well, today I purchased this &quot;wonder.&quot; I took it out of its package, read over the directions VERY carefully, then grabbed my kids favorite (read destroyed) DVD. It played but had large sections of skips. I followed the directions to the letter. When I was done, I slapped the &quot;new and refinished&quot; disk into my player and BAM...nothing! Now the disk won't even play. I re did the resurfacing JUST to make sure I didn't screw it up. Next try...same thing... Player will not read the disk. I even went a step further and tryed my DVDROM seeing as it will play damn near anything that reflects light. Nothing. 1 disk dead, 2 unhappy kids and 30 dollars later I'm sitting here with a piece of junk. SO, as to make sure it was not user error, I grabbed a VERY beat up but not so watched disk, same thing. My advice is to be VERY cautious with this product. I have wasted over 60 dollars now (30 for the SKIPDR and 15ish each per DVD). I wish I would have known better, I would have saved the $$ and just bought the disks again.
Note to any possible buyers, I was told this product is no longer being manufactured. Their customer service representative advised me that these TV tuners are no longer sold by them and only left over items are being sold through third parties so they are no longer providing technical support. THERE IS NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE. This was not good news since it's not working for me. I kept getting "loss of signal" messages with no video on My Media Center 2005 Edition. The installation was complete (I double checked on my system) and the cable worked (I double checked by attaching a regular TV and it worked just fine), I rebooted my computer - nothing worked. Also note that there is no manual included just the installation CD which contains a brief online manual with no real help in trouble shooting provided. I decided it was time to send an e-mail to them. No response. I decided to call and was advised that there was no technical support for this particular system anymore but there was telephone support available at $9.95. I'm not sure how this would help me if there is no technical support? The customer rep offered an exchange. She would e-mail me information on how to return my item with a shipping address and authorization code (shipped at my own expense) within five minutes. Upon receipt, they would mail me a new TV Tuner (so they must have some left after all?). Waited a while for that darned e-mail with the golden information only to discover that it did not have the information promised; instead, it is telling me to copy files and send them back for review. I gather to check if I meet system requirement (I do). Sent what was asked of me and have yet to hear back from them. I will not hold my breath as blue is not a good color for me.....I'm sure glad I didn't have to pay $9.95 for the service I received (?), but I'm still out $100+ for the product. I knew I should have gone for theSling Media Slingbox Tuner ( SB220-100 )!
I bought this machine to replace a VCR that died. I thought this would be easier than using tapes, but I have to say I'm gravely disappointed. Pausing live TV is really cool, and skipping commercials is great! But the unit itself does not seem to be very stable. I've had it for only 24 hours now, and have already had to unplug it twice to reset due to it either locking up, or a loss of some basic functionality that was only restored with a restart. Maybe this was just a fluke - time will tell.But here's the real kicker; you can't use this thing like a VCR unless you sign up for the TiVo service. I'm really not interested in downloading program guides, advanced searching, season pass recording and all that. I just want to be able to record shows, and watch them later. But the record function is completely disabled unless you sign up for the whole service. So on top of the price of the unit, I have to pay $16 a month just to be able to push the record button! That's ridiculous! Who would do that? The TiVo service is not needed in any way for me to simply record the show I'm currently watching. That would be like buying a DVD player, and being required to pay a monthly fee just to be able to push play. I can understand if your life revolves around television and you want all the bells and whistles the TiVo service offers. But if you just want to record shows once in a while, you're much better off with a $30 VCR. I had no idea this is how these things worked. Guess I should have done some research first.
The keyboard in this set lives up to the hipe. I would have paid more and still been happy with it. It feels as though it was modified for my hands. The keys are almost silent. The only complaint I had was that the right shift key is much smaller that on most keyboards making it easy to miss.The Logitech MX 600 laser mouse is a different story. It boarders on unusable. Actually the only way I could get it to work was to use it on top of one of my O'Reilly books. The angle that creates made my wrist hurt after a while. If this mouse is so sensitive as to require a special surface then Logitech should include a mouse pad that has a surface it can work with.I tried several mouse pads, and no mouse pad at all. On any surface but my O'Reilly books it is extremely jerky, or just does not respond at all.Compare all of that to the $10 LED mouse I was using before. It worked on every surface I used, and did not require any mouse pad at all.The mouse turned out to be such a problem I eventually had to return the set as I could not take it any more.
I just bought the 880 and altough it seems like a promising device I can't get it to connect with my computer. The install instructions are not clear and give you no idea of what to expect. When I called customer support (within the posted hours) I get put on hold and then after about 10 min or so the recording asks you to leave a message and hangs up on you. I should have expected problems when the "test drive" on the web did not work properly and when others on the net had expressed problems with install and customer support. For the price I think they should at least answer the phone and have usefull and easy to understand prompts to guide the install. One of the automated recommendations is to click on a link and re-install the software. When you click on the link you get "file not found". I would look for a different product - this one is not worth the frustration.
I purchased mine in April 2011 and it is now no longer working. I am going to take a look at DataColor's Spyder 4.
I purchased this product to listen to music / watch videos while on my bicycle trainer. My setup requires me to plug it at the back of my computerThe sound is great and the retention mechanism works as advertised.The length of the cable is a little on the short side, but that may depend a lot on the use you plan for your product. More importantly, after working a good sweat I am sorry to report I got shocked. The headphones started buzzing and I felt a minor, but very clear, electric shock. Needless to say, the headphones went flying and have not been used since. People might point out that the likely culprit is my computer, not the headphones. All I can tell you is that the experience was a little scary.
Have to WAIT. Up to 4 hours before u can download. NOWHERE does it say that. Will not buy here again
First of all this is made of such cheap plastic it's ridiculous. Second it says on the box it works with Windows 98 but the driver files don't show up on 98 SE. Then their customer service is terrible. I've e-mailed 6 times in the past 3 days and haven't recieved any usefull help. They just ask me over and over what version of Windows I'm running.I had this rush shipped so I would have it for vacation. Well, I leave tomorrow and the darn thing still doesn't work.
I have used this product a couple of times in my car now & can't figure out why it isn't charging the shuffle...perhaps I got a bad one? Still out of/low battery when I disconnect, even after a couple of hours on the road. Not using anymore.
I bought this Sharp LC-37DB5U and have enjoyed it for over a year. However, recently it started blacking out and locking up. The TV will not respond to the remote or the set-top buttons. It must be unplugged and plugged in again to get the set to respond. Sharp has been absolutely no help with the problem. After doing research I have found much information on the web that this appears to be a widespread problem with Sharp LCD TVs. According to several threads on the web, Sharp put bad components in as many as 5,000 units, the Aquos D4/5/6/7u models, a mismarked capacitor. The defect described in those models, locking up and failing to respond to remote or set-top buttons, is exactly what I am now experiencing as well with the DB5U.
It is a piece of crap. I have not been able to take one photo on it yet. The only thing that has worked on it is the lcd screen. Stay away.
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 must have a bad mount after reading all of the reviews. I'm using this to hold a small LCD monitor on my DSLR and I could not get the Ball tight enough. The Set screw in the bottom is useless in keeping it from spinning.
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 drive four months ago strictly to do backups. It worked during very occasional use until today when it died completely with no warning. When I first used it I noticed substantial heat buildup and so made it a point to turn the drive off except when I was actually doing a backup. Over the course of four months I filled the drive to roughly 70% of its actual capacity and was doing a backup today when it froze up. I let it cool off for an hour then powered it back on but its functionality is now limited to producing a clicking sound. I recently retired from 32+ years in the computer field and this isn't the fastest disk failure I've seen but it was one of the fastest. I would not recommend using this drive on a daily basis and not for anything but backup where you don't intend to delete the original files. IF LaCie replaces this I'll give the replacement to someone I don't like very much and shell out a bit more for a drive I can trust.Their backup software wasn't nearly as good as the freeware backup I normally use. It starts a background process which serves no apparent purpose except to display their logo on the screen every time you log in. Running their backup creates a log which can only be read from a miniature box that displays when the backup is finished. There's no option to save the log or even look at it in a full sized window. I'd be embarrassed to distribute the program even as freeware.
I own this mouse for two years now and I don't like it for bunch of reasons:* Logitech SetPoint is a bloatware (mildly said), the software looks nice, but it is annoying (obtrusive battery warnings, keeps resetting programs list with all button assignments - I don't want separate settings for most of the programs (Outlook, IE), but those come back with every restart. Of course without the software you can only use one side button - the other one doesn't even get registered in Windows.* If you can deal with the bloat, install SetPoint but definitely get UberOptions, because SetPoint won't allow you to set up many options to your liking - they call it market segmentation, but in fact Logitech driver is crippling your quite expensive mouse.* Laser tracking is a misunderstanding in this model. It looses track even on fairly good surface like computer desk. This is very disappointing, since my old Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 had much better tracking even though it had half less DPI and less "advanced" sensor.* MicroGear is nice, but underdeveloped feature - if you turn off scrollwheel "clicking" the mousewheel will slightly turn every once and then when you move your mouse - there could have been some inertial break or something to solve that issue.* Zoom slider is too hard to zoom in (but okay for zoom out)Now couple good things:Mouse feels very well in hand. Rubber sides are much more durable than silicone.Extremely energy efficient. Runs for months on single AA battery.Side button placement and tactile feedback is excellent
It took over two weeks to be delivered. I probably paid to much for the used printer. It came with No ink cartriges. Not satisfied.
The Colorado Map series does not display the same detail as a real 1/24000 official USGS map. I wonder which Colorado maps that National Geographic scanned? Hopefully I might be able to use the GPS and way points with my Garmin GPS 72, however the software setup does not list the Garmin GPS 72. I must have received last years version.
The software has never been updated for Snow Leopard. I will not buy a Pantone Huey product again. They have a perfectly substantial sized Mac user base in the graphics arts community and to not update this took which is still in production is unprofessional. The results when I used in on Tiger were ok.
Alfred A. Knopf publishers really deserve to put a warning label on the jacket of this deathly dull dud of a novel: CAUTION MAY INDUCE SLEEP! They also should be held liable for their outright misrepresentation of this book as a thriller/mystery. It is neither. But I guess they need to lie in order to make back their money. Tartt seems to have gotten carried away with the sound of her own pen - she writes in longhand apparently, though it doesn't make this book any better - but too much of a &quot;good&quot; thing is truly bad. Tartt can't make up her mind whether she's a commercial authoress or an academic. I hope she goes for the former and not the latter! Yuck.
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.
I purchased mine about a month ago to use in the office or hotels. Sadly, it simply is not loud enough. With my ipod at maximum volume, this speaker produces only faint sound.
I tried using this Modulator on a Direct TV application. I have 2 TV's in a Theater/Bar room so I wanted to send the same TV signal from the HD receiver(RCA jacks-output) to Coax cable to the second TV.It works but the picture is very poor, it has a wavy shimmer to it and when you bring up the Direct TV guide it is all shaky and very hard to read. I thought maybe it was my application so I tried a different Modulator and it works perfect.
This printer worked great within the first year. The photos were good quality, the scanner produced good images, basically, I was very pleased. Recently, I replaced the ink cartridges and nothing. I went through the "cleaning" process about 15 times, still nothing. I did some research on the web and it seems this printer has problems with the print heads clogging/drying up. I've ordered a 3rd party cleaning kit to try to unclog the heads, but I could damage them in the process, but the printer doesn't print right now anyway, so what's the difference? The bottom line here is that I do not recommend this printer....stay away from this printer like the plague.
I'm sorry but this review is going to be quick so I'm going to get right to the point. This computer is worthless. I've owned this computer since October and although the pen-tablet-writing seems fun at first it becomes boring and useless after a few months. Of the 80 GB HD I lost roughly 15-20 GB of useless junks which cannot be deleted. The screen is smaller than one thinks(only about a foot long) and the battery life is a joke. I need to plug in a charge the computer at least once a day. The biggest problem of all is the motherboards. This entire line of computers had and has a full recall of these things if they have extreme freezing problems. My computer was freezing everytime I got up from the sofa to my desk. I sent it in and got it back four weeks later. I open the box and the things frozen. I've stopped using it. I upgraded to Mac, spent some extra money (which is really worth it) and got a computer that has had no problems since I got it in February. The battery on the Toshiba lasted about 1.5 hours while my Mac's goes up into the high 3 hour low 4 hour range. I has three times the RAM, twice the size HD, plays HD movies and DOESN'T FREEZE! Don't wait around buy a Mac. Worth every penny.
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.
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!!
The iPod Mini's are quite stylish, but in person, the color plastic they use feels cheap. I was really surprised by this "discovery" when I check them out in an Apple store a few months ago. And on some of the display units, the pain had already started coming off. Not a good sign of Apple's "high-end" pretense.My biggest issue, though, is the limited storage. 4GB, which is even less if you use the binary count method (where 1GB = 1024MB), doesn't really hold that many songs. Since MP3 (and Dolby's AAC) is a compression encoding method, you *do* lose audio quality when you rip your CDs (unless your have crappy CDs to begin with). 128kbps is not really that good for ripping music unless you are a teenager not concerned with "good-quality" music. I use at least 196kbps, but at that rate, the iPod Mini can hold only 650 regular-length songs, or about 50 CDs. That's not really helluva lot of music. Even at the more customary 128kbps bitrate, you can only cram about 75 CDs worth of music on the iPod Mini, which means when you run out of space, you'll have to delete songs and re-transfer songs, a task not easily done in the iTunes software, on PC or Mac.So for this much money, the iPod Mini is a poor value. On the other hand, I must say that the other alternatives are not as nicely designed or easy to use as the iPod Mini.
Drive does not read floppy disks. The drive wanted to format every disk but the formatting was not successful. It wanted to format disks that worked on other pc's. This is the second one of these drives that I have tried from this China manufacture; the first one lasted a week before it failed. Do not buy this brand, you will be disappointed.
The disc does not give a driver for Win XP. The booklet indicates that Windows XP will automatically load a driver. The driver does not work. Do not waste your money.
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.
Firstly - WOW, the price is now $99 listed here - that is INCREDIBLE! And totally ridiculous. I can't remember how much I paid for it in November last year, it was about $25 or $30 or thereabouts I think - and it's now March and it has stopped working and it's now listed at $99. I nearly fell off my chair when I saw that. How has it stopped working? well - that's not entirely accurate - it works, but the speed has slowed down, like the batteries have run down - but it's not the batteries because I have put three sets of new batteries in and that didn't help. It's not the speed settings either - I tried two different cassette tapes too, in case one had stretched, but it's the same - the speed has slowed so that it sounds like someone talking in slow motion. So for $25 or $30 I still wouldn't buy it and DEFINITELY DEFINITELY not for $99. It must be a typo. It can't be $99!!!! I must say that Amazon was amazing about refunding me - I mean, it's one thing if it stops working after a year, but it's only been used for about 2 months, and not very often - so I think they know this isn't right. I'm going to get a different model next time.
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 2TB drive about 6 months ago. Since then, I have had nothing but trouble. We have had to flash the OS 2 times and this weekend the unit went completely down. Now in order to get a replacement unit, I have to pay an additional $1900 for them to send me a replacement and then when they get the unit back, they will refund the money. This drive is a nightmare and I will never buy a Buffalo product again.
when you buy this item does it come with the straps. Also is this product a good item to purchase
I'm having a lot of trouble with this product. It seems that it will only play my DVDs for about 4min before loading the DVD over again, and starting all over again. I've talked to Philips Customer Service, who are "looking into it". I would recommend buying a more expensive and better DVD player, and not to trust Philips Customer Service.
This is the most disreputable company I have had the misfortune to deal with in my life. I own four electronic products from this company. Only one is still working (32" LCD). If you return a non working product they will never return it or respond to you in any meaningful way. Please research before buying anything from this company. The previous review is completely accurate.
The order did not arrive and no refund was returned. Please be careful when ordering.
The features are great: emailing, pan and tilt, wireless, zooming, etc.However, the image quality is probably one of the poorest image qualities i have ever seen with a camera that cost well over $400. Luckily, this was bought with company money and not my own. If i bought it personally, i would be pissed off.
I had to get TWO of these because I thought the first one was just faulty. NOPE! They simply DONT WORK! What a waste of time and money. I went ahead and found the GRIFFIN version that has always worked and sure enough...it works. THIS PRODUCT IS HORRIBLE!!!!!
This does NOT work with the new 5.8 GHz phones contrary to the advertising.
I think this book was too long; should have ended way before it did. Not the worst book I ever read, but certainly not the best. I would not recommend it.
I knew when I was buying this cable that it was a cheapo. But, I figured it would at least work to some extent. Although my VOM tests it with good continuity... it will not work when plugged into an iPod and a Bose Wave radio. All I could get was a little bit of static.I ordered out a Monster cable and not only does it work but, it works very well. I'll just mark this up to my own stupidity for ordering out a POS cable. I got what I deserved for that mistake and I will chalk it up as tuition in my learning experience.Instead of buying crap and then having to by the good stuff anyway. Why waste the money... buy the good stuff first.
The pages fall out like crazy its a waist of your money u should spend a couple extra bucks to get a better one.
The stylus for this pen has been great. However the ink on the black and red pens often skips/gets stuck while writing. Probably won't buy this product again.
This product only operates with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Windows 7 has been the offering for nearly a year, and the product does not support it. Please be warned!!
When docked the iPod, just started to make a funny noise... or scrolling through a title, the radio makes funky noises out of the speakers that are really annoying. That's unnaceptable!!!I returned next day... Then I got the iHome 5 .... works great!
I used one in my camera. It corrupted and I lost all my vacation pictures.
I thought I was getting a good deal on this machine from Tigerdirect with a rebate and all. Turns out that this think sucks ink like there's now tomorrow. I don't print much but it still seems to cost a fortune to use this thing. I've had it for 6 months now and am on my 3rd set of ink cartridges. I just installed 4 new ones (at a cost of 35$) and now it only prints yellow...apparently it has a problem with clogging. I have used the utilities to try to clean the heads (which wastes a huge amount of ink) and it still doesn't work. I'm waiting for tech support. I would not recommend this printer at all. SAve yourself some money and buy something else!
This mouse feels and works great. However, the buttons break very easily. My right button stopped working within 3months, I called Microsoft and they sent me a new one. After 2months, that right button stopped working again. The buttons still work, but they only work once in a while. For ex, to get the right button to work, I have to click on it at least 3-4 times. I now have 2 broken mice. Do a search on Google for MS Intellimouse explorer 4.0 and you will find other customers complaining about the same problem. STAY AWAY FROM THIS MOUSE!
Swann Mobile Viewer SW-G-MVIEW 2.4GHz 2.5 LCD Color Screen 4 Channel Security Camera LCD ReceiverSeller never sent product and referred me to Amazon AtoZ
I tried 4 different computers under both Mac OS X and WIndows XP and never could get this piece of junk to program. Logitech tech support is non-existent.(and yes the other buyer's note about being put on hold for 10 minutes telling you that the next available rep blah blah blah and then hanging up on you is absoultely true, but heh, that is OK because they don't answer their emails either! Not only am I returning this junk, I will think two ( or three or ten) times before I ever buy another logitech thing again.
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.
I ordered this product thinking I could clean up some DVDs that have gained a couple of scratches over the past few months. I was instantly displeased - this is a rather awkward, large product that has more than one part, and it's not terribly easy to use......or does it actually work. The wheel that carries the DVD doesn't actually spin anymore - it only worked a couple of times. The times it did work, the cleaning solution seems to have ruined the DVDs I used them on. I absolutely DO NOT recommend this product.
In just a little more than a month this DVD player quit working. Even from the beginning it took forever to open to put a new DVD in. The remote control is not very user friendly either.
I am disappointed with the service. The filter came to me with amount of dust on both sides.
These antennas actually are worse than the smaller stock antennas that came with my Linksys Wireless router. I know these antennas do not extend the range but are suppose to boost the signal. Well they actually decreased the signal strength. The signal strength went from 84% down to 71%. I would not recommend these antennas to anyone. I didn't believe the reviews myself but found them to be true. I felt maybe some people were interpreting these antennas to increase the range and thus were giving poor reviews for that reason. When in fact of course as I said before these antennas were suppose to increased the signal strength.I think these antennas are being discontinued anyway probably because of the poor performance, I am unhappy with Linksys for putting out junk.
I bought this router over a year ago, and after spending about a week setting it up, I succeeded despite the Quick Guide and Manual written in goobledygook.In December last year, 2005, Asus released a firmware update of about 400 Gb compressed (about 1 Gb after decompressing), but until now, May 2, 2006, I have not been able to install it following the Guide and Manual.
I just wanted to warn everyone about this scanner. Now it does scan regular items like documents and large pics well, its 35mm slide and negative scans are very poor. I cleaned off the the plate and the film and still got a cloudy image. I know the image is not off because I view it with a slide viewer and the image is crystal clear. Every setting I've changed does not improve the image. Also startup sounds like a construction site. If you're looking for a simple scanner for a cheap price then by all means, but if you're a serious hobbyist then really look elsewhere.
How did this thing end up with 4 stars? First of all I can never find anything to clip this onto. It does not clip to any part of my standard Dell laptop without putting stress on the pastic and it is not worth breaking my laptop for. Oh and good luck finding something else in your house that fits it perfectly and can stabilize it. Secondly the cord is so short it is not even funny. I suspect it is about about 3 feet tops. So if you want to move it around to get something a little out of range forget about it. Third of all it does not focus well at all especially when the subject is any real distance away. Lastly, the drivers on Vista actually cause the blue screen of death randomly and fairly regularly. Which is of course super fun when you are trying to talk to someone online. At this point the only thing to like is the right light feature which does seem to do an o.k. job of handling low light conditions. However, if it is all blurry, immobile, and crashes your computer, it doesn't really matter does it?
Sound Quality Very Bad and Not able to Hear AnythingNot Worth for Money
This product "in theory" is awesome.It promised to make my job of restaurant supervision much easier.The product that I purchased may be faulty.. but I cannot download or compress any video.My computer locks up and I cannot even "safely eject" or turn off the FLIP without a FIGHT.There is no support available... so I will return my FLIP this afternoon.
If you're planning on using this switch with a Mac keyboard: Beware. Although is says "For PCs and Macs" on the box, this switch will NOT work out-of-the-box with a keyboard that has extra USB ports (which all modern Mac keyboards have). It needs the AC adapter, which is not included.Forget about finding a generic adapter at Radio Shack. The SV431USB requires an output of 5V DC at 2 Amps, which is next to impossible to find (except on the StarView website of course).This switch looked impressive, but I'm going to have to give it 1 star since I wasn't even able to get the keyboard going. If you have a regular keyboard and don't plan on connecting a USB hub or laptop to it, it might be worth a try.
This cable is not capable of correctly transmitting 1080p signals. The output contains pixel errors and red lines that don't belong in the picture, especially when playing video.
if you're buying this for the same reason i did (which is obvious) it just lacks in quality. buy something else. i should have read reviews before i bought this.
I got this free when I bought an mp3 player at staples. It killed batteries so I ordered the car power adapter for it and after I tuned in, it SUCKED! sounded like am radio with slight static in the background. why did belkin release this to the market?
The product requires an aditional cable, which should bought appart. Amazon is not offering this cables actually.
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.
Do not waste your time on this item, it is crap. When hooked up the tv looked to have snow, picture was very bad. I went out and purchased higher quality cable and worked fine. You definetly get what you pay for with this item. I instantly tossed it in the trash...I should have spent my $2 on $0.50 beer night instead.
I was dissatisfied with the both the sound quality and the comfort of these earphones. As other reviewers, both positive and negative, stated, I followed Shure's instructions for selecting the right sleeve. Many rubber, plastic and foam sleeves of varying sizes are included. The soft rubber one produced the snug seal needed to generate low frequencies, but at the expense of comfort. As others note, you feel like you're under water. Also, none of the sleeves kept the earphones comfortably in my ear.These are not worth the money.
I would like to start by saying 2 stars is indeed better than one; I have had mine for four years and have been able to enjoy my records for that long. However I should have paid about half what I did (125) considering the quality issues of design in this player.1) The first model I bought didn't work AT ALL and had to be returned for the one I owned for 4 years.2) Within the first year that I owned the 250, the 45 speed adj button bit the dust, not surprising how poorly made it felt.3) After comparing LPs to CD, I found the machine was playing records slightly too fast. Which brings me to...4) NO pitch adjustment?5) Sometimes the automatic mechanism would drop the needle, then immediately lift it and put it back on the rest. Very frustrating. The START/UP-DOWN/STOP buttons are ALL very unreliable and malfunction from time to time.6) Installing a new stylus was like pulling a tooth without proper tools, than trying to hammer a new one in with your thumb. Not intuitive or simple OR easy, to say the least.All that being said, I could listen to 33 rpm records for four years and was able to upload a lot of those to CD with this thing. By the way- YOU DON'T HAVE TO FALL FOR RECORD PLAYERS THAT ADVERTISE TO BE AN ALL IN ONE CD/MP3 CONVERTER. All you need is a 4 dollar chord from RadioShack (or Amazon) your computer (assuming you will use the one you are right now,) and a freeware recording software. There are a few you can download, such as Reaper. Look it up online, it's so easy. (I Just have to redo mine all now that I realize they were playing too fast)I don't recommend this turntable to anyone, not unless they cut the price in half. It's simply too much of your hard earned money for an inferior piece of machinery largely made of plastic in China. There are other record players for about 100 dollars that are very reliable, play well and are just great stand-by-me machines. Mine just bit the dust FINALLY, started playing records at 1.5 times the normal speed. Then the cartridge broke when I was removing the stylus (and I do know what I'm doing with uninstalling it). Save your money, buy a nice used Technics, Audio-Technica or give one of the newer brands a shot. I hear Stanton makes a good one.
Broke in the first day used it! I would not recommended this H D M I for any body .
Sitting on my desk will not install even when I downloaded Windows 7 driver. Monitor turns off and only solution was to remove modem
I bought 2 mintek dvd players because I got such a "great" deal at kohl's department store. I ended up getting each one for about $150, which was a great price compared to the original price. Within the first 3 months I had the same spinning of the disk and "no disk" message come up when there was a disk in it. I immediately returned the one to Kohl's. I kept the other one, to my dismay. I had a hunch I should of returned it. Sure enough, after the 90 day warranty, it began having the EXACT same problems, definitely a MINTEK problem. I have emailed, made phone calls..several times with absolutely no human contact or response. This company needs to be reported because they sell JUNK and back it up with absolutely NOTHING. I figured I was already out a bunch of money, I just wanted to get it fixed so it was usuable...Can't reach anyone to do that. There is a reason you can't find anyone...they know their products are WORTHLESS!!!. DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM MINTEK ..WORST MISTAKE YOU WILL EVER MAKE..AND TAKE A LOT OF YOUR MONEY WITH IT....
These do stay put when you move and they are not that hard to figure out once you look at the picture on the website. However, the cord is horrible- it is way too long and it kinks. These also look very big and awkward. I returned mine and bought BudFits. I love them. I could not keep earbuds in for more than a minute or two when I was running, but the Budfits attach to the original ipod earbuds, are adjustable, keep them in place perfectly, and are less than $10. I think they would fit on most other earbuds besides just the original ipod earbuds.Innovelis BudFits - Vanilla WhiteInnovelis BudFits - Stealth Black
We received this product quickly after ordering. However, the item was shipped in a padded envelope with the original product box inside. The envelope appeared to have been "smushed" at some point, flattening the original product box (which is clearly not intended as a shipping box.) This didn't appear to have damaged the filter at all, but is a bit disappointing in comparison to other Amazon orders we have made in the past. The dessicant pack included in the package had leaked, resulting in small dessicant flecks being spread about everywhere within the package. Unfortunately, these flecks really liked to stick to the filter, so the first thing we needed to do after opening the package was clean the filter with lens paper! Not a huge hassle, but definitely not what one expects when purchasing a brand new filter! Lastly, there is a minor flaw on the filter which looks like a tiny speck or defect in the glass. The flaw has not seemed to be evident on our photos, but is not up to the quality standard we expected. Normally we would have returned a product with such a quality flaw, but we really wanted to have the filter ASAP in order to protect our camera's lens!
I own the 320GB and two 500GB versions. Bought the 320GB december 2006 and the two 500GB's last summer. From the start I noticed the 320Gb reached temperatures which made it almost too hot to handle. It failed on me 3 months ago when it 'vanished' from explorer and i couldn't contact it in any way. Nothing worked...it was dead. It respawned the next day when firing up my pc but failed again within an hour during the proces of copying and trying to backup my data. It was so hot i could fry an egg on it. I realized that the two 500GB's where also running extremely hot. Thinking it might be the cause of the failure i placed cooling pads from my freezer wrapped in cloth all around the device and sure enough when i booted it up after an hour of cooling down it reappeared and i was able to back up all of my data. Rigth now i use it with the covers removed, placed on cooling pads and only for short times to make extra backups. I don't trust it. Neither did i trust the two 500GB's any longer since they too run way too hot. They too have become extra backup devices... Recently i took one of my 500GB disks to a friend so we could watch a movie that i cpied to the device. Within an hour it ran very hot and started to make loud clicking noises...you guessed it; i placed it on a plastic bag with ice in it and it ran smoothly again.To cut a long story a bit shorter; they run too hot. it's a bargain but it ain't worth it. They just don't deliver.
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.
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.
This came and I plugged it it. They never had good sound and they had lots of static. Look for something else.
Bought this about about a year ago, and then it sat in a drawer for six months, so really only used the thing for about six months. After that the left button went. It felt fine, but sometimes the click would not register at all, and sometimes a drag registered as a double click.I called the support number mentioned in other reviews (800-360-7561) and it was still under warranty and they offered to replace it with a Comfort 6000, until they realized that mouse is also no longer produced. So instead I had to fax my receipt to them and they say they're going to send me a refund check in 4-6 weeks. Sigh.For what it's worth, I have 2 Intellimouse Explorer 3.0's that have worked great for years. It seems the 4.0 series is just major step backward.
The Logitech MX620 purchased from Tech-for-Less that we received was found to be improperly assembled and irreparable. Obviously, quality control was inadequate at both Logitech and Tech-for-Less.We also had difficulty establishing communications with Tech-for-Less, either by phone or email. Phone messages were ignored and email messages were deleted. Only after emailing Tech-for-Less through techforless@amazon.com was there an immediate and frantic response to remedy the situation to our satisfaction but only after much time and effort on our part.One piece of advice for customers of other vendors through Amazon.com; if you have a problem with the product you receive from a vendor, I suggest you communicate with them through vendor_name@amazon.com if possible. That should get their attention quickly.
The first machine that arrived was visibly used and I purchased a new one. The main reason I purchased the machine was to record to CD from my collection of vinyl records. The first attempt to record - it failed! I tried again and the same thing. I called the company and they told me to try again and if it failed to contact where I purchased it and return it. In the whole process, at least six cd were ruined and I ended up returning it. The replacement I got has not malfunctioned as of yet, but needless to say, I don't know how long it will continue to work.
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.
Do not buy it if you don't like going to get ink once a month. And guess what if you do not have ink you can't fax or scan either.
Have have been with the HP Tech Support for the last 4 hours. After trying everything, the only thing they said is "Go buy a HP media disc and see if it works." So lets see, not only have I spent ...bucks for this piece of junk, another...dollars for CD-Rs and then ...for some Memorex CD-R (one of the reviews said that might help), now I have buy more CD-Rs? I haven't even tryed DVD burning yet. I should have looked at the reviews more carefully. I will NEVER buy another HP product again. You have been warned!4 days later....In fairness to the Company, they sent me another writer in 4 days. It worked fine, and I have been buring ever since.
I bought this pretty much because of the Monster name. It had static everywhere on every station. I live in an area with plenty of free stations. Refund!
Our DV-HR300U broke down within the first month of use as the event timer went out on us and the recording function basically stopped. Sharp's Customer Service suggested resetting the machine, and when that failed had us send it in. Well, that set off a six-month ordeal of first being told the machine would be repaired, then being promised a refund, only to have the machine show up at the front door. Unfortunately, the repaired machine now would not only not record, it wouldn't even play back commercial DVDs. So back to Sharp it went, and finally, after numerous unanswered messages, a veiled accusation that we'd never paid for the unit in the first place, eliciting a veiled hint that perhaps small claims court would be a solution, we received a refund. This was the last Sharp product I'll ever buy.
I bought this model for a customer with a eMac running MacOSX 10.4.11 (Tiger). They weren't getting decent connectivity with their onboard modem.The internet chatter is that you can drag a Modem Script for MacOSX off the CD into the Modem library on the Mac. And you could, if there were any Modem Scripts for the Mac (or for Windows, for that matter) on the CD.There are not. There are only Windows .exe installer files. There is no Mac folder. There are no Mac scripts. There are no Mac scripts available for download, either.There is another model of this Modem which is probably identical hardware to this one, which was advertised (on the box) as being Mac compatible. It costs more, and perhaps the CD included with this Modem would have the Modem scripts that folks talk about. This one, however, does not. And you can't download scripts for either version from Best Data.I was able to get basic functionality out of the modem by substituting the built-in modem script for the Supra Smart Modem. The Best Data connects reliably and appear to have decent download speed. However, it does not report actual connection speed, so that is just an off-the-cuff observation.The customer was satisfied, however, since simply getting a reliable connection at a reasonable speed was enough of an improvement over the weak built-in eMac modem.However, if you want full Modem functionality on your Mac OSX computer, this is not the modem for you. If you buy the Mac branded one from another site, contact their tech support to make sure the Mac scripts are included on the installer CD.And post them online somewhere!
I never realized how something you take for granted like cords on headphones could be a problem. I had a previous pair of durable, good sounding, Sony headphones that finally gave out after several years and many workouts. They were clever in that the cord was just long enough to go from your armband to your ears and the jack was straight instead of at a 90 degree angle.I bought these as a replacement and am now dealing with a super long cord that needs to be wrapped up somehow. Why is the cord so long? Likewise, the "y" split between the left and right ear buds is unmovable and at about chin level, and there is way too much cable for the right earbud. I guess if my head was 2 ft wide, I would need that much distance between the left and right...The jack on these is also at a right angle. I can't imagine they are going to last long as it's just going to get bent, but we'll see.I'd keep looking for different athletic style earbuds or a different model from Sony - they sound good and stay put, but the cord is annoying.
I orderd this product to later be told I needed version 2. There is no way to order a version of this product so I sent it back. This is not Amazon's fault, this is Linksys not correctly telling the consumer the right configuration.
This is my first laptop so I don't have a comparison point. I didn't have a laptop before because I thought they weight too much and I knew I would be carrying them around... I bought it because is small and it has everything included (bluetooth, webcam, dvd writer with ligthscribe, etc) so the size is a big factor for me. Also the price is just right. It is a deal for what you get.Pluses: The webcam is amazing. My family said that the image looks like TV. The sound is very good it gets really loud. It comes with remote control for the media part. And it looks very good. The screen is just beautiful. Top of the lineCons: It gets way too hot. I have had the laptop on for less than 10 minutes and I can't stand it anymore in my lap. I don't know about the other laptops but for me the idea was to go to coffee shops or livingroom and have it on my lap. I use one of those laptop tables and it's not enough after half an hour. I plan to look for a solution or I will have to return it. I can't use it as a laptop if it is too hot. If I have to put it on a table I rather use my desktop!!!The mouse pad has incorporated a wheel that you can NOT deactivate. You need to deactivate the whole mouse and wheel which is very inconvenient.Conclusion: Excellent features, prices and aesthetics but awful usability.TIP: If you buy the laptop the first thing you must do is delete the HP software (that is suppose to help you). It crashes the vista, it didn't detect my wireless network, we spent 2 hours trying to figure it out. When we delete it, everything worked and I could "put it my lap" ;-)
My wife, who normally does not use a camera, loves miniature things. For that reason, we bought the Leica Minox box camera a few years ago. It soon ceased functioning. I sent the camera to Leica Germany for repair. It, too, soon ceased functioning. Now it sits at the bottom of the drawer somewhere, a $600 failure.My wife still loves these miniature things and asked me to buy another one like it. The technical specifications of this camera looked good. But I read the user manual and fooled with it a couple of hours, and I still cannot find out how to get the battery into the camera. The battery is a CR2, a cylinder about twice the size as the battery opening. At least one reviewer has ruined the camera just trying to insert or remove the SD card. No one has said how to get this big barrel of a battery into that thin little slot. If anybody knows how, please comment on this post. Otherwise, I think I will package this piece of junk up and send it back to the retailer before my wife sees it falls in love with its look.
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.
there was no ink in the cartridge, unable to use it. I was not satisfied, this is not the first time this has happen to me. The product was hp premium comoatible 27 black ink cartridge C8727AN.
When the product arrived the package was torn. I didn't think any more of it because the battery worked instantly in the remote controller I installed it in. The battery was useless by the next time I went to use it.
This cable is shown to be a component part used with the MW1 remote. This is untrue and basically misleading so do your research first. I opened the package upon delivery to discover it is not compatible with the MW1. Now it is a waste of $$ and not returnable, so be careful not to order the M101RXCRET associated with the MW1 as advertised.
I'm not sure if this was a refurbished item or not but it worked for a few weeks then it stopped recharging the camera. The company who sent the product, Antononline, is extremely difficult to contact. Initially, I received a double order of the product by accident and I have yet to receive a credit for the returned item. It is impossible to contact them about the faulty item as well. (Maybe I SHOULD have kept them both!)
THIS IS SOME TIME WORK , SOME TIME NO WORK ,VERY WEAK SINGNAL FOR INTERFACE UNIX
THIS IS THE WRONG BATTERY FOR THE LUMIX DCE ZS1, which I just bought on Amazon. It should NOT be offered by Amazon as it does not fit the camera or the charger. i do not know why Amazon has mislead it's customers who trust Amazon for truthful and good customer service. Perhaps it is just an unintentional mistake. I bought 2 of these unusable batteries. Amazon, please remove these from the website for this item before other trusting customers are mislead into purchasing them. I understand that the sub contractor who sells the batteries charges S&H to return them. Amazon does not. I wonder if Amazon has any suggestions to remedy this unfortunate situation.
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 was so very disappointed in this camera. never could get it to work. it was a surprise for my eleven year-old son
Tired of switching my ethernet cable from one computer to the other in a room remote from the router, this item seemed to be the perfect solution: Utilize the extra wires in the existing cable to connect the second computer, without the necessity of pulling a second wire, which, in my case, would be a major project.Unfortunately, the first two I purchased would not connect the second computer, but, optimist that I am, I chose to believe that one of these gadgets was bad, and the chances of another bad one were slender, so I ordered a third. The result was no better than the first.Still optimistic, I considered that having two out of three bad practically eliminated the chance that a fourth would also be useless, so I ordered yet another, with the exact same success rate, which is to say, none at all.Now stuck with four of these blasted things, one of which at least with some possibility of being operable, and with the price too low to warrant returns, I became the pessimist I would have been safer being to begin with. These things may well work for those lucky individuals who happen across a properly made pair, but in my estimation that will be a minority of those who buy the aggravating things.Be assured, I know full well how to use them, and what their purpose is. Also be assured I substituted patch cables to eliminate any chance that I had a bad one of those, and checked the router ports to assure they were working properly. They simply did not work, and show, im my opinion, a complete lack of quality control. I was surprised by this, as I've used Cables to Go items in the past with complete satisfaction.REVISION: Within the last week, I noticed this item for sale in a catalog mailed out by an amazon competitor. The ad was identical to the ad current at the time of my purchase, with the addition that "This item will not work for gigabyte connections". I dug out these things, set the computer to limit the connection to 10/100, and Voila! they worked just fine. This simple setting was something that never occurred to me, and neither the seller or the manufactorer saw fit to include the info in their descriptions. So, now I have to revise my assessment of the product to very good, indeed, but to also point out that leaving this crucial information out of the description bordered on irresponsibility, leading to my bad review of a single star, a low grade which should have been reserved for lack of information. I don't apologize for my mistaken impression of the worthlessness of the splitter/combiner but rather feel it was deserved by Cables to Go for not being more upfront about its limitation.
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.
This is the worst wireless product I've seen and worked with.Being a Microsoft Certified Network Engineer, I consider myself an expert in setting up wireless networking devices like this. At first, I thought it would be a piece of cake. Ha, wrong! Because the manual said, run the CD first, so I followed the on-screen instructions. Guess what, when the setup wizard ran, it disabled my "Wireless Zero Configuration" service. So window won't able to control the wireless selection. That was not the worst part! It also changed my Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) by putting my computer's wireless IP into the IP field, and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask field, and leave the Default gateway blank! Also, it check the radio button "Use the following DNS server address" without filling in the actual DNS servers. So even my wireless computer was still able to talk to router, it just couldn't get on the internet!!! I was literary pulling my hair out to find why my computer suddenly couldn't connect to the internet.After I changed all those settings back, and disabled my wireless router's encryption, used the Auto Config to make the repeater both lights blue (signaling ok to connected to my wireless router). But I still have to use the CD to change the IP address of the repeater (I didn't use the default 192.168.1.x). It just always failed in the last step!!!Finally I changed my router's internal IP to 192.168.1.x, so I was able to connect to this repeater's default IP: 192.168.1.240!You know what, it didn't booster the signal strength much. In one corner of my house, my computer was able to pick up the router's signal, but this repeater couldn't!!!To save you some troubles down the road, find another product!!!
After a few weeks of happily resting seated in it's plug, the spring loaded sides that keep it firmly in place gave out. Now it just pops out of the cigarette lighter hole. Spend a little extra and buy brand name with warranty.
Buyers beware! My Bose wave radio just quit after two years of occasional service. Bose wants me to ship it to them at my expense and send $[...] for the flat rate repair! They'll let me know if I need a new radio which they will pleased to sell me! Hardly the kind of service one would expect for expensive electronic equipment.
Bought this after careful review to put my Mom's older computer on our wireless network. Install, uninstall, install, uninstall, this went on for four days trying at different times of the day and night. I was able to get on the internet, connecting through an unsecured server housed in the next block over! would not access mine no matter what I did. Called in my son-in-law who is computer savvy and he tried for over an hour and finally gave up. Amazon was again exceptional in their response for my request to return this faulty antenna. I am frustrated because I added McAfee to the computer using an ethernet cable and now I am out that expense because the program is useless seeing as how I won't be accessing the internet with this computer. Please consider carefully your options when choosing a wireless antenna, considering the program and the computer you will be using. This is not "plug and play" you have to jump through too many hoops and then I'm not sure it will ever work the way you want it to.
How can I buy a HDMI cable for three bucks when they cost over thirty at Wal-mart. By buying a piece of junk. The connectors have to be jiggled to get a connection and even then the slightest vibration causes a complete signal loss. It is so cheap that it is not even worth sending back.
It may be that I simply did not understand the product when I made the purchase. This item does not provide the support for my camcorder that I thought it would. It requires holding on to the camera and I thought it would allow me to record myself painting and doing other arts and crafts as demonstrations. There is NO hands free use of the camera with this support device. If you let go of the camera it will fall over and dangle at the end of the 'stick' from your waste. It is more like a belt with a stick attached to the belt that you screw your camera onto the other end. I guess it provides some stability if you don't move your waste and are not walking, talking or doing anything else but holding very still. And if you should need to move your camera you will have to first detach it from the end of this 'stick' that is attached to the 'belt' that is fastened around your waste and this takes time and effort and could leave you with a messed up shot or opportunity for a shot. I'm still trying to find a good use for it. I thought I may try rigging up a neck band to attach to the camera on this 'stick' that is attached to my waste and see if this will allow me to have 'hands free' use of my camcorder. I only paid $20.00 for it and if I can find a way to use it hands free it may all work out in the end. I'm sorry I made the purchase but will try to make the best of it. It would have been helpful to see pictures of this item actually being used.
We purchased the Philips Ambilight model number 47PFL7432D/37 in August of 2007 from Best Buy, and yesterday, September 10th 2010, it simply stopped working (the set no longer powers on -- it "clicks" like it is on, but there's no picture). So, we got 3 years of use out of a $2,000 television. The awesome folks at Philips, after confirming that, yes, our set had suffered from an "internal malfunction," told us our options were to either buy a "refurbished" set from them or to call a repairman (they did not offer to pay for said repairman, it should be noted).My hope is that this review stops at least one of you from making the mistake of buying a Philips product.
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR THIS. I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT SET UP AND CONTACTED CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND IT IS STILL NOT IN USE. WE CANNOT USE IT AT ALL. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE BUYING THIS..UNLESS THEY HAVE A COMPUTER TECH LIVING NEXT DOOR BECAUSE D LINK OFFERS NO SUPPORT AT ALL.
I ordered four of these, and none of them were authentic Apple products. 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 says this: Designed by Apple California Assembled in China *The 'in' printed on the fake cable is missing.Don't buy. Not "100% genuine Apple item" as advertised.
DO NOT purchase this product if shoplet.com is the supplier. They ship out in the thin box intended for store display and you will receive a damaged product. Sure, you'll call and they'll give you an RA for return, but will never schedule the UPS pickup, so in frustration you end up paying to ship it back to them. Then they will refuse to receive the return because, get this, the package is damaged when it arrives at their site.The parts of this riser that weren't damaged appeared to be nice. The riser is adjustable so you can determine where you want it. Too bad the damage to mine was so visible, otherwise I might have kept it.
The design and features are great. You can customize it via your computer. Aside from that the control buttons are hard to distinguish and non responsive for the most part, the numeric pad is equally undistinguishable and the remote has to be recharged almost daily. And if that happens you have to go back to your standby remote. So keep it handy.
I bought these headphones from someone on Craigslist, she was offering me the headphones from her iPod, but she realized that the cord was stripped. These had come with the studio headphones she purchased, so she offered these to me instead rather than wasting my trip into the city. I paid the same $7 for them, and they are awful. The four-foot cord is a perfect length; it's too short to reach from my jeans, and too long that it gets hung up on everything. By the second day I had lost one of the protectors on the earbuds, the day after that I'd lost the other one. They don't fit in my ear anymore, and I spend most of my day grabbing them and sticking them back in. The day after that, one of the channels got a short and I cannot hear anymore. I don't know if it's the left ear or the right because the ears aren't marked- they only have them color coded with red and blue.
I don't care about bells and whistles when it comes to technology - I just wanted a basic, very reliable player and I didn't want to pay a lot of money. This one was definitely cheap, but it died at just under 3 months (fortunately, within the 90 day warranty). It won't even turn on now - no flashing lights, nothing. I hope prospective buyers of this model will look past the cumulative 4-star rating and read all the 1-star reviews, because you may end up with one of these lemons.Naturally, there was a disc stuck inside the player when it stopped working. After searching awhile on the internet (good places to look for help are the forums on www.videohelp.com, and there is a Yahoo Group specifically for this Philips model) I found out that there is a slot on the underside of the player, and inside it you can see a plastic lever. If you push this lever over to the side with a small knife blade or flat screwdriver (unplug your unit first!), you can then pull open the tray manually and retrieve the disc. (Thank goodness I was able to do this, because my disc was on loan from the library with a $2 daily late fee.) Sadly for me, I had the player upright on my lap and as I pried the tray open I heard the disc clatter to the back, far out of reach. I had to unscrew the case to get it out. I was tempted to leave a dead mouse inside, but I was afraid that might invalidate my warranty.So I am going to ship the player back to Philips, hopefully they will send a replacement, and hopefully it will not be a total piece of crap like the first one was.
This Cd wallet wont even close when its half full. So in reality you're getting maybe a 20cd wallet instead of a 48. They did give me a full refund for the product and shipping with no hassles, and it seems from other reviews that its not the same wallet each time so maybe other ones they send out will work.
As plainly listed in Amazon.com's main heading for this DVD player, it is not "Top Loading." It has a front-loading door, which is vulnerable to accidental breakage, especially with kids.Also, even at full volume, the sound is very weak. Our previous Venturer/Durabrand player's sound was much better.The picture is hard to see if the screen is not pointing directly at one's eyes. This is even a problem for shorter or taller passengers seated directly in front of it in a car. The only way to adjust it up or down is to adjust the front car seat to which it's mounted. Fortunately, we can still output the signal to our old DVD player for another passenger.
The drive felt cheap and poorly made. It worked fine for 40 days and then on insertion for the big presentation it could not be read by any computer and was completely unusable. We could not get the proprietary info off the drive and so could not return it. What a pices of junk!
I purchased this book as soon as it was published, and couldn't wait to read it. I have finally read it, and I can't believe how disappointed I am. I absolutely loved "The Secret History", it is one of my all time favorite books that I have ever read. This book, as is her style, was fabulous when it comes character developement, scene descriptions, dark and gloomy mystery. But why couldn't she wrap up the loose ends and give the reader some sort of answer to the question of what happened to Robin? That was the only thing that kept me reading to the end.
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.
I bought this as an upgrade from my D-Link DI-524.This was the first mistake. The software requires you to disconnect (2 computers and 3 gaming systems) from your current router and be directly connected to the modem. So I had to now manually add a connection to Verizon. Why you ask? So it could connect to the internet to check my connection and for me to install their software to properly configure the router. Why would I disconnect from a perfectly working connection?So I did all that, and started to install. It took 3 restarts of my modem before the CD/SOFTWARE found a connection, not IE or firefox. When that was done, the software then asked you to hook up the new router. So I plug that in and then proceed with the software to "configure" the router. That did not work either. It took 4 reboots of the cable modem and 7 of the new router. So far, this new DIR-516 is off to a terrible start.After an hour I finally got it to work. Did I mention that I work in IT for a living? It would have been easier to just swap out the router, put in the IP address and configure. That would have taken less than 3 minutes.Anyway, back to this setup saga. The internet worked for 3 minutes. Then no pages would load, dropped connections, etc. The only good thing I've found with this router is that the wireless signal is strong.Do not buy this product. It is not worth the headache. I have great luck in the past but D-Link dropped the ball with this one. Definitely returning this awful product.
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.
IF YOU ARE PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT AND EXPECT TO BE SENT THE ITEM SHOWN IN THE PICTURE DON"T BE FOOLED, THEY WILL SEND YOU AN HR21 WHICH IS BLACK AND WHILE IT IS A NEWER UNIT DOES NOT HAVE OFF AIR ANTENNA INPUT ANYMORE!! I ORDERED THIS THINKING IT WAS GOING TO BE AN HR20...
Heard this cable would give me better HD... but this particular cable turned out to be unreliable and flaky.Live and Learn
If you are looking for a USB Switch DO NOT BUY THIS ONE! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER. They sell "as is", but if you really want to return it, there is a 25% restocking fee! Buyer be ware!
I've purchased this hair dryer twice. I like the dryer so when the first one burned out after very little use I thought it was a fluke and purchased another one. The second one also quit working after very little use. I'll never buy another Andis product again.
Apparently a replacement for the terrific 932c printer, this "upgraded" model is a bomb. Jams, can't print straight, picks up multiple sheets, and horrible service all add up to a misfire. I went through the hassle of getting two replacement units shipped to me, and both replacements had more problems than the original! I've written off my 940c. I don't think anyone should waste their time (and certainly not their money) on this one.
I recently went to my niece's wedding and was anxious to take many digital photographs. I charged the battery all night long and it died at the wedding after taking 30 pictures. I was very disappointed since I had no backup camera with me. When I returned home, I found most of the pictures to be out of focus. I called Sony to check the status on my rebate and complain about the poor battery performance. Sony claimed that the rebate information I sent was never received and they were not helpful in assisting me with my battery issue. I was transferred many times to find status on the rebate and finally I was told that I am no longer eligible to receive the rebate since it is not logged into their database. With this example of poor performance and poor customer service, I will no longer seek Sony for my photography needs.
I bought one and sent it to my kid at summer camp, it lasted 3 days! This product is pure garbage!
The Logitech Harmony 880Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control (Black)has great software that controls all aspects of my entertainment system. But the buttons are small and frequently located around the edges putting the remote out of balance to operate with one hand. My wife can't read the small print and my daughter is ready to go back to the old multiple remote system.
After doing some extensive research and comparison, I thought I had found a device that would help me eliminate multiple remotes without excess manual programming and the occasional reaching for each devices individual remote. when it came down to programming the Harmony remote via the web database of devices including a Westinghouse LCD, Yamaha YSP 1000 Sound Projecter, a Dishnetwork HD settop box and two DVD players, it didn't do what it was supposed to and after multiple attempts to get it to work comprehensively with any of them without manual programming, I gave up and returned it. I've been told that they work, my experience says otherwise unless you're willing to do the manual programming of commands from the original remote.
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!
On delivery, the scanner simply didn't work. The transportation lock is a (cheap) piece of plastic that was not connected to anything inside the scanner, so turning on the power only resulted in a grinding noise and flashing error lights.Customer support from Epson is terrible; the only option I was given was to take the faulty product to a service center nearly an hour away, which Epson could not even give me the name of. I pressed instead for a factory replacement, and was repeatedly told that because I bought from a third party, having the scanner repaired was my responsibility, whether the service center was accessible or not. I wasted a week now with this large piece of plastic in my studio, trying to schedule time out of my work week to attend to Epson's shoddy workmanship and poor engineering. I would not recommend this product to an enemy.That having been said, Amazon.com's customer service has been exemplary, and when I was unable to get Epson to meet me halfway, I've been able to follow up with Amazon in securing a replacement. I'm holding out hope that it works, but regardless will be ill at ease having to entrust it with my professional reputation and productivity.
I bought the 700 and installed it. When I plugged it in, the light on the plug-in device didn't come on. Tried it in my car and one other....I then started to drive out on the road during a sunny day and couldn't see the screen. I had to pull under an interstate highway overpass to read the screen in the shade. This may work well in clouds or the dark, but not well at all in the sun. Sent it back next day.
I researched amazon's reviews for a small mp3 player that I could use for running and working out with. My girlfriend owns a Ipod mini that she has had for three months and has had no problems, but I wanted a flash player, because (from what I have heard)they are more durable and will not break when dropped, unlike stories I have heard of the Ipod. Also I wanted a relatively inexpensive mp3 player. Something under $100. After reading the positive reviews, I thought I had found the answer with the iRiver.Upon receiving the iRiver, the first thing I noticed was how flimsy it is. It looks and feels like a child's toy made of cheap plastic. But, for $80.00 and a $20.00 rebate, I figured you get what you pay for. As long as it works well and plays my music, I don't care how it looks. I received the item Thursday 02/24/05, and by Saturday evening 02/26/05, the mp3 player was broken. The control knob that allows you to skip/fast forward/ and rewind to a desired song was broken. I could maybe understand if it broke while working out or at the gym, but the player broke while in a soft, bulky jackets side pocket. No strenuous exercise or rough movements in any way caused the player to break. I can not stress enough how much the knobs and controls, shheeesh, the whole player itself, resembled a old cheap plastic toy bought at a local flee market as a kid. I have ordered a lot of products from Amazon, and this by far is the cheapest and most fragile product I have received. Do you want a mp3 player that breaks after three days? I don't. In fact, I do not want a new iRiver sent to me. I am simply sending it back and getting my money back.
It's ok. It works, but not to my liking. It does work better than another much more expensive one I tried, but still to much static. Probably not going to use it.
ordered item to use on my car's electronic system, but it does not get recognized and is of no use. for the amount of money and amount of GB I find it to be a big disappointment. a smaller drive from Lexar would have been better.
This unit was 19 days in transit from Amazon (who was surprisingly uncaring about it) arrived nearly non-functional. The remote would turn it on, and illuminate the OPEN and CLOSE words on the display. No other functions worked. The DVD tray never moved. And the on-cabinet controlls did nothing. No open/close, not even on/off. It may be cheap, but it is also cheaply made.
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!
We have a small bathroom and the hair dryer never got put away so it was always in the way. So... I did a lot of research and settled on this product. I figured, OK, they make commercial products so this should be decent.My first one began to make a noise like the fan was loose and got to the point where it was unusable. It was under warranty, so I sent it back. They replaced it no problem. Occasionally you get a lemon, that is why we have warranties.Well.. It has been less than a year and the replacement hairdryer is now making the same noise. It is going to die. I will try to send it back again, but it is hardly worth the effort. I promise there is nothing unusual going on here. Too bad it is not made better, we really liked it.
I wanted this to work so bad & it did but for only a few days then the tape broke. I wouldn't recommend it, you will only be disappointed.
It looks nice, but when I went to [...] I couldn't find anything in the manual to get this thing to work! There is supposed to be a radio station that pops up on your screen. Nope, nothing. I can use it to charge my iPod. Which is funny because in the trouble shooting it said that you might not be able to do this with your computer, which I was, but that's not what I got it for.
This din (wiring not included) didn't fit my 1985 Toyota Celica Supra. The only place I found the correct size was at Crutchfield.
I've bought these earphones for my Ipod, but was very disappointed with the way they fit. They actually didn't fit me at all. The big loop that goes above my ear, would just hang there without even touching my ear. I was hoping that I could go running with them, and they would be much better than the regular earphones, since these supposedly would stay on my ears without falling out and release the pressure off of my ear canal by hanging over my ears, but that wasn't the case. I wouldn't say that I have small ears, but these are definitely not for every user.Other than that, they seem to be of a very high quality and sound pretty good. I wish they were adjustable!
This product only pushes dust further into grooves of vinyl records. Im glad I tested it on my serato records before using it on any of my precious vinyl. No offense to the seller, this is just a terrible product produced by Stanton. I don't recommend this product to anyone.
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.
I found the mount loose on the camera end. . It holds ok but the lock does not. Has the potential of falling off of the camera. attempted to adjust the lens and the mount rotated in the camera. Tried other lenses, they held fine.
Unless you live next to a nuclear power plant your not gonna get any interference with ANY HDMI cable. Every cable is the same
Save your money. Batteries dead after 3 mos. I only gave it one star because amazon does not allow 0 for amount of stars
Seriously guys. DON'T buy this Tv unless you want to replace it in two years! This model of TV has a huge KNOWN problem to lose its audio after 18-24 months. We bought this TV 2 years ago and it was amazing until one day the sound decided to shut off and never work again. Sharp has terrible customer service and if you were to get the sound problem fixed it would cost you $300 and upwards, its not worth your money.If this tv didnt become a complete peice of trash after 2 years then maybe I would give it a better score.
Had to epoxy a couple pieces together because they wouldnt stay... Liitle too much cheap plastic, but its doing the job now
I own a General Electric MP3 Tape adapter that is over 6 years old, however it has a wiring issue that causes crackling. So I decided to replace it with this one by Philips. I was VERY disappointed in the sound quality. Even turning my speakers up all the way, the sound was much quieter and muffled. I put my GE adapter back in just to see if I was imaging things and found that it did indeed return a crisper and louder sound. I am now on the hunt for another GE!!
I was looking for a webcam, mostly to capture still images to inject into email, and at the suggestion of a couple of friends, I invested...in a Logitech Quickcam Express. It looks kinda stupid, with it's eyeball shape, but this didn't matter. I excitedly unpacked it, installed the software without a hitch, and plugged the 'eyeball' contraption into a USB port. The rest of the experience was VERY disappointing even at the very low price. First, even with VERY CAREFULL adjustment of the difficult to turn, (camera rolled out of the base 5 times, as there is NOTHING to hold it) focus wheel, the images were only marginally viewable. Also, at about the size of a postage stamp, they are so TINY you would have to be within about a FOOT to even see them! Trying to go to maximum resolution, (still very small) the images got so GRAINY, as to be unviewable. Needless to say, I packed the piece of crap up, and took it back to the retailer where I purchased a slightly more expensive cam, and had MUCH better results. If you are looking for a 'TOY', go ahead and buy a Quick Cam Express...If you need DECENT images, still OR video, leave this crap at the store, and by one with 640X480 resolution...
We had a Olympus 35mm camera, liked it, thought it would be good to get a digital one, went on a trip to Black Hills with it, found these DISPPOINTING facts with this D560:1. BATTERIES: It drains up battery like sponge soaking up water! I put in a brand new 2 AA Energizer batteries, 5 pictures later, it started beeping, indicating low batteries, each shot after that I had to wait till it recovers with full power!2. Picture Qualities: We took pictures of grassland and buffalos, they all turned out mooshy! You can't tell it's grass other than a big patch of fuzzy green stuff, the buffalos turned out to be a fuzzy dark buffalo shadow! (By the way, I tried all different modes) - What a joke!3. Lens sliding door - it's so flumzy, yet you have to really slide hard to shut it, some time you'd be worried it's broken!
It definitely works and was easy to set up but my major problem was that the voice coming out was very tinny and it also was difficult to get it loud enough to properly hear over any background noise (including quite typing). So unless you want to sit in complete silence while using this, I would recommend against.
First, the screen on the camera is a "status" screen, not a viewing screen--so you have no idea if the pictures you take come out or not. It's also very cheap and plasticy--no way this ever sold for $99--don't be fooled by the "marked down" price. I am very disappointed.
This wireless speaker had a usable range of about 5 to 10 feet. Not 300 feet like the description says. I even called tech support and they were no help.
This unit is ok to use as an ebook reader maybe but not as an PIM device. The screen is larger and the backlight is much better than the Palms.There is no shipping software or manual. The Mp3 music is really hard to hear using the build in speaker. The voice recorder software is not out yet.Worst yet once you remove/replace the batteries, the operating system is gone. You have to resync it with your pc cradle. The pc cradle is not well designed. You need to use both hands to operate it.The software is very buggy. Mine freezed up quite a few times. May be they can fix this in the near future. But I returned mine and continue to use my Palm IIIxe.
Simply did not work! I wasted my time assempling the darned thing only to find out that it does not work ...
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.
I guess there is something that is not a surprise when you only pay $5 for a 25 foot HDMI cable, but I expected it to work somewhat. It totally didn't work at all. And a different HDMI cable worked with the same setup so there were no configuration errors. Just low quality. Buyer beware!
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!
The unit I received was awful. It had bad sound quality, and then broke within a 2 month time frame. I don't recommend it.
As mentioned in another review, the lamp has a limited life, I got more than the other reviewer, 5yr, but its still $200 and some inconvienence to replace, not the replacment itself but getting the part to the TV.Another problem I've noticed is that the audio quality is very poor. Either too muffled or female news comentator voices too tinny. I always though Sony audio would be outstanding but this is not. I have to run the audio through the stereo to get acceptable sound.It's very unlikely that this TV is available anymore as Sony dropped it ASAP.
I was very dissapointed to find out that I could not print Microsoft Word 98 documents or any other files in Mac's OS X classic mode. The only way to do it is to completely restart in OS 9. I was also frustrated with the lines in the pictures. I tried everything in the manual to fix this, but nothing works. I gave up and returned it.
I purchased this product and it worked great until I tried to use my company's VPN. It says it supports VPN which it does as far as allowing access to the required ports for VPN use. BUT!!! I does not support any type of header packet (encrypted or encapsulated)and I am not aware of a VPN that does not need this support. I spoke with USR Level 2 hardware support and they do not intend to allow these headers so if you are going to need access to a VPN do not buy this Router. I suggest the Siemens SMC Barricade SMC2804WBR. Truly Plug-N-Play device.
I have no issue with Amazon - great service and prices. I have an issue with Ricoh. This product DOES NOT last the life cycle that Ricoh claims (not even close), which is why I gave it one star.
I purchased the Vista CX after wanting to upgrade from my Legend. The first out caching, the unit was very eradic and took me 400' feet from the cache. After calibrating the compass, I got within 80' feet. Second cache it got within 90' of it. Garmin CS said they never heard of this but the Vista I purchased two years did the same thing. They both were returned, needless to say. If you want a great no frills GPS, stick with the Legend. Most cachers with higher end Garmins fuss about the cords being off from lower end units. Garmin just can't see to make the expensive units with many features be accurate. The Vista line keeps building on a poor platform. I am waiting on my new Magellan Explorist 500 from Amazon.
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. [...]
I did not expcet much from this DVD player because we only spent $30. BUT it played about 5 DVDs and died! Spend the extra money and get a better player!
This showed up in the same package as the generic (I bought two to have a backup) and they are EXACTLY the same, except for the price difference.Save your $3 and get this one -ePhoto Adjustable Swivel Hot Shoe Mount with 1/4-Inch Thread for Mounting Video Camcorder Monitors FT9712H
Can you go below a one-star review?I should have paid attention to the negative reviews. I have had this "professional" product for -- yes, you guessed it -- four months, just outside the weak warranty period (way to stand behind your products, Olympus), of course. I am a professional journalist and rely on voice recorders, so I did a ton of research before I went with trusty Olympus, spending $134 (I see it's down to $99 now... no surprise considering the unreliability; they're probably trying to unload them). I'm very careful with my professional equipment, which I depend upon. I've been a longtime Olympus fan (digital video and still cameras) but this thing is the worst.Olympus WS-700M Digital Voice Recorder 142625 (Blue)It simply died. Nothing. No screen. Won't recharge. Nothing. I thought maybe it was a dead rechargeable battery (how, after four months?) so I figured I could switch over from the rechargeable battery to alkaline but guess what? Unless the thing turns on, you CANNOT SWITCH from one to the other. Design FAIL. Ah, but even after buying a set of new rechargeable batteries and giving them a shot, it was clear this piece of junk was DOA (thanks, Target, for having a no-questons-asked policy about returning batteries).Anyway, I received no support on the phone from Olympus. I flat out blindly shipped the thing to "customer repair" (10 bucks shipping, thanks again, Olympus). We'll see what happens. I'm sure I'll get a call saying, "Hey, we can replace it for 50 bucks...")It's also made me rethink buying electronics from Amazon.com. I'm sure Best Buy would have switched this out in a second (I had that wonderful customer service experience with a Canon digital camera recently; I should have learned).Sometimes price and online convenience don't do the trick, I'm thinking.Olympus? More like NOlympus.Do not buy. Even in the pretty blue color.
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.
The player works great, and the price is right. But the remote and interface are the most awful I've ever seen - it takes 4 button presses just to see how much time is left in a movie. Then, almost more unbelievably, it takes 3-4 more presses to CLEAR that from the display. There is no "return" button or anything like that. The fast and slow forward/reverse functions work great, but the buttons are laid out on the remote in a very unnatural way, the track skip buttons are where the FF and REW buttons should be, and during fast forward or rewind, you can't pause - you have to hit PLAY first, then you can pause. Small things I know, but they can be irritating, and this is only a couple examples. I'm not bothering to return this because it works for the money, but I wouldn't buy it again, that's for sure.
I was on the phone with Linksys for 4 hours to set this thing up with my Brand New laptop that just so happens to be on their website to be capatible with Vista. Nope, right out of the rep's mouth and me spending 4 hours wasting my time and effort. Annoyed.
The jack on Midland radios (such as WR-100) are the normal standard into which several external so called "ambient weather" warning devices can be plugged.AAA batts, AA batts, AC mains, 2 million candle power police type, multiple flashing LED's, built in 25 foot long connecting wires with proper plugjack, etc.The advantage of this one is the lower price.And a myriad "ambient weather" antennas all work with these radios. The RCA jack is standard many of these. One of the more ambitious stands 20 feet high.The NOAA website has do it yourself antennas for which you buy parts and build. A very short length of 300 Ohm twinlead for the element, cable TV coax to feed element to radio, and a 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm balun (e.g. cheap old fashioned TV type) between the element and feedline, a solder or solderless RCA plug to put on the coax. I've seen premade commercial editions of the same thing.I live in a no tornado/avalanche zone where nothing dangerous is headed my way. But I might be heading into a nearby Sierra storm over the weekend. Lots of time in advance to monitor advisories from over there. No sirens required.
Over three months, this DVD player's performance has slowly eroded to the point that rental DVD's will almost never play. It is beginning to develop problems with new DVD's also. An earlier review noted these same issues. After contacting Toshiba and waiting on hold for thirty minutes, Toshiba referred me to a mom and pop repair shop. The repair shop would not look at it for a month and recommended throwing the DVD player away. $... down the drain! Yuck!!!
I agree with everyone...1) The IPOD has the BEST user interface I have ever seen (and I researched about half a dozen leading MP3 players)2) There is zero learning curve. If you can double click a mouse, push a button, and spin a wheel, you're an immediate expert with the IPOD3) Sound quality is nothing short of awesome4) HP version supports every conceivable audio format5) For abt 300 bucks, you can back-up your entire music collection6) Lots of very cool add-on gadgetsBut why the two stars instead if five...1) Arguabley one of the most grotesque applications of planned obsolesence: when the battery goes, the thing immediatey becomes a $300.00 paper weight (and I have friends who have said their battery deteriorated QUICKLY after six months of use). Yes, you can ship it in to Apple (with insurance about 15 bucks) and then have them install a new one (about 100 bucks) and then four to six weeks later you have your music back (ouch!). Folks, the net/net here is that they expect laziness to prevail, and Apple is hoping you'll just buy a new one. Whoever was the product manager making the decision to not provide a user serviceable battery should be shot.2) At $300.00, about 40% more than it's closest rival. Steep premium even given the positives listed above (note: most of the cost is advertising)3) The I-Tunes store has no live reps -- this means that you can only e-mail complaints. Even billing complaints. So, if you have a problem downloading a song or album (and this happens FREQUENTLY -- even on highly reliable broadband connections), you are forced to work issues thru e-mail. I've been thru this process twice now, and I can tell you it is an EXTREMELY time consuming and FRUSTRATING process.4) A full charge on the battery does not deliver anything near what is advertised (I get about 3 and half hours)5) Compared to the Real Music Downloads, relatively limited song selection (for non teeny boppers)Net/net: It feels like Steve Jobs is taking cues from Bill Gates as Apple's general sloppiness, poor decision making, and greed has turned what could have been the product of the year, into a reason to search elsewhere for a mobile music library/player.
I have typically regretted few electronic purchases I've made, but this is one. This was one of the few I didn't research before I bought it, and I've learned my lesson. Within the first week the remote stopped working (not that it worked well to begin with). A battery change did nothing. It occasionally will not recognize a DVD I load. If I try to play burned DVDs, it always skips for a while and then freezes towards the end. Spend a little more money and buy a real DVD player.
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.
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.
I never even got a chance to listen to music through these headphones. I couldn't get them to stay in/on my ears. The loops that go around your ear are huge and just make them more cumbersome. These may fit men with bigger ears better but I wouldn't recommend them for females.
I think most of the the reviewers have already covered everything faulty about this drive. DO NOT BUY IT!!! I bought two over a year ago, and withing 6 months of being purchased BOTH failed on me at the same time - they kept on clicking and would not mount, and when I did manage to mount both [after a good 30 tries], 90% of my data was missing.I sent them to Lacie to be repaired, but instead of repairing them they just sent me new ones. And as predicted, they BOTH have failed on me again with the EXACT same problem within 6 months of being sent back to me. Now they won't repair them as they are out of warranty. They even had the nerve to tell me that I should buy new Lacie drives.Trust me on this one, Lacie is a horrible company when it comes to quality external hard drives. Save yourself the money and invest in another brand.
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.
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.
There is no question why printers are so cheap - it's ink, they make the money on. Number 36 did 6 prints at best and cost about $20.00.
I bought this for my sister-in law. My nephew threw the CD and packaging away after I set it up. It worked fine for a few weeks and now it doesn't work anymore.
It is not readily apparent when reading the product description but this product is NOT 802.3af PoE compliant. This will cause compatibility problems with some POE cameras such as the Panasonic line of products. The only thing this product is guaranteed to work with is Dlink products. For me, having separate transmit & receive modules defeats the purpose of having POE device. The DC out cable will only work with a limited number of products. Recommend you look elsewhere if you want to power a non-Dlink camera or POE device.
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.
I bought this remote as part of a system that I bought at Circuit City. I also had bought the installation service and they programmed the remote. It worked well at first but after a few months something happened and I found myself reprogramming it. The software is NOT user friendly and it is difficult to navigate. Anyway, once you get everything set-up and say you want to watch TV, sometimes not all of your equipment will turn on. You then have to press HELP and cycle through which equipment didn't turn on. Plugging it to your computer to reprogram it doesn't work either. I also have a 3 year old and the remote breaks easily. God forbids you drop it on the ground. If you bought it in less than a year, the manufacturer replaces it but you have to make sure you bought it at one of their authorized reseller otherwise you are out of luck. So I received the new remote with no problem and reprogrammed it. Again, same thing happened where it worked for another month and my equipment won't all activate based on the activity I want to do. I can't honestly recommend this remote to anyone who's not familiar with programming systems or even someone who's not adept at using a computer. If you decide to buy this remote...it's pretty much buyer beware. This time around, the remote is no longer functioning. I'm not sure what happened and I'm not aware if its been dropped at all. But I've decided to replace it. I was also told the the Monster Illuminescence dimmer switch for the lights will only work with this remote. So I will have that replaced also. Overall, this remote is too fragile and they need to make their software user friendly. You will just get frustrated overtime with this remote.
Does either Amazon or Kodak read these review? There are a number of other reviews stating that the dock kit comes with the wrong battery for the easyshare camera. I just received the dock this week, and the battery was not the correct one for my camera. Nice way to do business, Kodak!
I bought this print server back in December 2005. I used it with my All-in-One Brother printer MFC-4800. The installation was easy. It worked great......for 4 months. Then...then... it just stoped working after 4 months. I tried to disconnect and reconnect the power, Ethernet cable etc...nothing helped.May be I just got a bad product.
I was dissapointed with this product. I hardly noticed a difference.
A mouse button broke on this machine after only a couple months of extremely light use. That wouldn't have been so bad -- things break -- but then the company refused to ship a replacement part to Hawaii, where I live. The response I got from tech support is that "We aren't able to ship parts to Hawaii." Honest -- they agreed only to send it to my mother, on the Mainland, who then forwarded it to me. So evidently HP engineers aren't quite equal to the task of picking up a phone and calling UPS. Maybe they should hire my mom.
This unit has great, clear sound, especially with HDCD discs. But it will often choose not to play them, and absolutely will NOT play CDr's. Also, I found I had to leave the power on at all times, or else it would have to &quot;warm up&quot; for twenty minutes or so to play the CDs it did happen to like without skipping. I got sucked in by the name. After suffering through 3 different crappy Sony Cd changers one would think I would have learned that lesson.A friend just gave me a free, dusty, abused CD jukebox changer, and while the sound quality is not as clear, at least it works! It hasn't missed a track yet, even with the home-made CDr's. Off to the trash with the Harman Kardon!
Do not buy this cableNot working at allHad to buy the original cableDo not waste your money
Pros:- The blue-lighted display is attractive- Easy to setup- CheapCons:- The thumb screws break easily during assembly (I broke 2 of them)- The power supply plugin to the circuit board broke- Overall cheap componentryI owned this unit for about 6 months before the power cord attachment to the circuit board would short out, and I'd have to twist the plug in order to get it to make contact and power the unit. Now it does not work at all and I'll try to get a refund and find something better.
I bought these cameras to use on a snorkeling trip. We took 3 of them in the water, and 2 started leaking, completely ruining the cameras and all the pictures I had taken. Only one camera actually worked and I am afraid to use the last one.
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.
This has to be the worst fm transmitter in the whole world.First off it is a pain in the but and goes through batteries up the wazoo.Second off the cord that goes from the fm transmitter to the Ipod or mp3 device breaks very easily after not much use. I had to go buy a new cord at radio shack for it then come to find out it took a different jack than a reg headphone jack so I had to buy an addapter so that the cord would work.Third and finally I bought the cord for nothing because not even a week later the part on the transmitter where you put the cord into fell into the device making it impossable to use it ever again!Again I must say THIS IS THE CRAPPIEST PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE EVER BOUGHT.
Length:: 0:17 MinsBought on Sept 30, 2010. First photo shoot Dec 30,2010 it stopped working. The thumb grip button for the ball, you press it and a second later it pops up by itself. Using with Canon Rebel T2i and kit lens. Will try warranty repair if possible.Hi again, I am going to give it a second chance. This time I will press very much harder on the lock button. I did this just now and my slr is tilted foward and hasn't come loose. So I will do some shooting tomorrow and see if pressing really hard fixes the problem.The factory sent me a new one and suggested I only use it with Point and Shoot cameras. So far it has worked with these. Suggested weight is less than maximum weight limit.
The speakers look good and very compact. But there is a lot of static in the sound.Also the worst part is that the speakers can be charged only through USB or battery. We can't use direct power supply.These speakers act only as amplifiers and are not much useful.On serious notes, don't waste ur time and bucks!!
The camera is great but it's not working well with MAC.The worst thing about it is the package.It's not possible to open it to a point that a hurt my self really bad trying to open the product..Good camera but for a PC users.I hope Steve Jobs will come up with something simular that will fully work with MAC b/c we all know PC is s..t.
I too have fallen victim to this "printer." It would be perfect if I were publishing a conceptual art novel which consisted solely of 500 blank pages; for any other purpose, the CX5400 is worthless by the time you've replaced the ink cartridges a time or two.A previous review described this problem as annoying but fixable, which strikes me as misleading. It is possible, in principle, to fix this problem yourself, but it requires opening up the machine and messing with its guts (manually cleaning out tubes, etc.), and EVEN THEN it still might not work.Save your money and buy another brand. Epson ought to be ashamed of themselves.
The only good thing I can say about this product is that it is the perfect parental filter because your children will never be able to access the internet with it.I bought this product because it was relatively cheap and I mistakenly somewhere connected in my brain Belkin with good products.I took this thing home and spent a couple hours attempting to connecting it to a wireless network that I have had no trouble connecting any other wireless card to (several different brands). After finally get it connected, it would not stay connected for more than 15 minutes at a time without dropping and then not being able to find the network.I took it back and bought a no-name wireless adapter off the internet that I have NEVER had connection issues with.I have rarely found a product that was absolutely a complete waste of time and money, and had zero redeeming qualities. Buy anything other than this device. Every hateful thing that all of the reviews have stated are absolutely true.
The only thing worse than the construction on this unit is customer support. I purchased my first remote, loved using it. The remote is easy to set up and easy to use. I recommend it to everyone. Then the volume button stops working.Out of warranty, and in love with the product, I purchased a second identical Harmony 880 remote. This time, after the warranty out the E button fell off.The I called product service at the company... and the best they can offer is 50% off a replacement product. I told them I am into this product for almost $500 and I am not spending anymore and there is no follow through.I own 2 Harmony 880 remotes that have button FAIL issues.
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.
I purchased this thing and I could get it to work! So I will be trying to get my money back or another one that hopefully works.
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 purchased and attempted to install three of these adapters. One of them was on an older Dell laptop,installed without any problems at all and connected seamlessly to a Linksys WRT54G router with WAP encryption.The problems really started showing when I tried to install the second and third adapters, both on desktop computers running Windows XP SP2. The software installation was a breeze, but when I plugged in the adapter - nothing happened. Connect to network...which network? Scan..who? What?It looks like this adapter has a very, very short range and doesn't work very well a wall or two in between the routers. It would see the router and connect - to drop the connection and not find one. But then it would find it again, and on and off.Never really worked as expected on the desktops, so I've given up. I've had to disconnect them and reconnect them multiple times. Downloaded the updated software from Belkin's site, and still have connection issues with the desktops. The laptop works fine as long as I don't take it one room away from the router.Avoid at all costs please. I've used other wireless devices with the same router that I'm trying to connect and they work fine - a few rooms away and all.Spend a few more dollars and get something worth the money spent. Spend less time troubleshooting and more time surfing.Good luck.
I received the Bjc-85 portable printer. I have plugged it into many electrical outletts in my home and office. The item will not turn on . I was sold a broken printer. I am very unhappy with this product.
I was very disappointed with this mic. I wanted to be able to do interviews at a construction site. Even though we were several 100 yards away and there was little machinery running at the time, the audio was poor. I had a constant hiss in the audio. The mic is very light weight and feels cheap, almost like a "toy" mic. Since SONY makes sure you can use only their mics, you don't have much choice. I am thinking about getting their wireless mic, but after seeing the quaility of this one, I'm a little hesitant to buy another SONY mic.
I have had this unit for a few months. I should have returned it. First the positive: It is durable, I have dropped it once, and it has flown off my bike twice and still works. The trip manager is very nice. You can choose many different types of information to view and the "big numbers" feature is great for cycling.Now the negs. I have found the "track back" feature worthless. If you are counting on this to lead you back to camp after getting lost, forget it.If you use the belt clip, you will likely lose the satellite connection, and you won't get it back unless you reboot (I had to figure this out on my own). Therefore, while hiking, you must carry the unit in your hand or attach it to the top of your backpack (very inconvenient). I agree with the review that states the manual should explain more on how the features could be used. Very poor documentation. The very expensive topo map does not have good trail information at all. It tells you the elevation of the surrounding mountains and shows major waterways but for the money it cost, it should have all established hiking/biking trails. The optional bike adapter is cheaply made and broke under the weight of this unit. I should have just purchased a cycling GPS instead.
This system fried my Ipod shuffle and my replacement shuffle. I am now on my 3rd shuffle in 3 days and can definately say this unit is what broke them.
About four months after buying this product, it quit working. I still get sound, but no picture. Toshiba basically says its out of warranty, call a repair place. The repair place wants a minimum of $125 with no guarantee they can fix it, they actually advised me to toss it and buy a better one! So, my Amazon purchase of $219 got me viewings of about 10 dvds and now its a - rather crummy - cd player. I thought that the speakers were actually pretty poor quality, but figured they would do for movies, I certainly wouldn't listen to quality music on them. These systems seem to be failing about 20% of the time so, if you feel lucky, go ahead and buy, but remember that if you are in the 20% you are basically out your entire purchase price. I will never buy another Toshiba product, or any other manufacturer that only carries a lousy 90 day warranty.
The mouse button is not very easy to use and my keyboard stopped working after 2 years(yes, i check the batteries)
What no rating for zero stars? I ordered this item and waited roughly a month before being told that it was unavailable. I E-mailed the vendor 2x but they never responded. Finally Amazon canceled the order. This was my first bad expierence with Amazon (many good ones) and I don't think it was their falt, rather the vendor, ReStockIt. It doesn't seem that it should take them a month to figure out that they couldn't fill the order. I'd recommend not buying anything that is supplied by ReStockIt.
The D-link 713-p came in defective and Dlink has had a very big problem with this unit.Think twice about buying this you've got a 50/50 chance of getting it to work.
The title of my review says it all, does it not?So far I have tried 6 DVD's. 2 worked well (althought it took a strangely long time to load them) and 4 did not load. That actually is more than half. "No Disc", it says.Is there a problem with my DVD's? I do not think so. I tried them later with another player and had no problems. So what is the story? I think it is in the packaging. The way Philips packages it, the player is directly in contact with the box. The Toshiba I got to replace this one had styrofoam supports inside the box, and so there was a safety gap between the cardboard box and the actual player. I suspect the box was mishandled. Therefore, if you buy online, take a good look at the box before you accept delivery.I have returned this player, and I have not gotten any refund yet. But I am not surprised: I have been unimpressed with quality of philips customer service (I have already had a less than stellar exeperience when the LCD TV I bought was temporarily lost by the courier).All in all, I bought from Philips because of a special discount, but I am not going to make that mistake again.And neither should you.
Word to the wise, be extra careful when trimming your eyebrows. The head is so long that I accidentally trimmed my eyelashes! Not the look I was going for.(The mini head broke, which is why I was attempting this with the big head).
The HP ink cartridge I received, on the label it's expiration date is from 2001. No where in the product discription when I purchased it did it explain that the product was beyond the usable date by 8 years. Yes 8 years, what kind of business is Amazon.com running.
I've owned and used Sennheiser headphones since the 70s. These are by far the worst Sennheisers I've owned. Put simply: they are way too bass heavy. And it's not even punchy bass, it's real boomy and muddy. You'll need to EQ the bass down just about as low as you can to get accurate musical reproduction. If you like unnatural, overemphasized, boomy bass these are the headphones for you. If not, stay away.
I'll have to dispose it soon. It is completely unsuitable for my Linux desktop and I've given up to find its drivers. The manufacturer neither provides a driver nor disclose tech spec to let others to write it. In short words: don't buy it for whatever OS except Windoze. (Well, 1 star can be earned for at least working under MS-OSes).
I've had these for about 6 months and the left earphone just gave out. Maybe I was just unlucky, but that is unacceptably short life-span for earphones like this.The phones are also a little too big for my ears; actually they are a bit larger than the standard iPod phones so if you think those are too big, stay away from these.Besides, the sounds on these is really quite mediocre. It's not terrible, but there's very little bass and poor mid-range definition. Again, the only other earphones I've owned recently are the standard iPod phones, and those have a much better sound that this one.I'm looking to replace these now that they've given out, and I'm certainly going to buy something different this time.
I add my voice to the chorus of woes. This is my second Epson printer to die in 3 years due to fatal head clogs. I only had the CX-5400 for a little over a year and suddenly it won't print from the yellow head. No amount of cleaning or patience would rescue it. I don't think this technology is ready for primetime.
Amazing short range results in poor usability - with careful arrangement of the USB receiver I got about 2 ft max range... as soon as you step outside of the bubble your mouse will not respond. Nothing like Microsoft's Arc mouse which can rock and roll at many times that range. While usable immediately adjacent to your computer, this mouse is nearly unusable for large desk use.
The description clearly states:-Brass plated finish-Ivory plastic shadeyet both of these statements are untrue. The lamps I received are black with white plastic shades edged in gold.For the price, I wasn't expecting high quality, but they should, at the very least, match the given product description.So, unless you are looking for a black lamp with a gold edged white plastic "shade" (not a bronze & ivory lamp) this is NOT the product you want to buy.
I own this unit and it does not function properly. If I am not unplugging it in order to reset it so that it will turn off or on, I am banging my head against the wall while attempting to get it to play factory DVDs and CDs. The unit also tends to skip ahead a chapter when the fast-forward button is pushed. This piece of equipment is frustrating to try to use. After 5 years, I have developed a better touch for this finicky machine. I would avoid it if I had it to do all over.
This is so sad, beacause when I got it, I was so excited that I finally had a sleek envy-worthy computer. I paid a lot of money, and as a student Im making do because I cant afford another one."Turning On the Grill"The laptop worked perfectly for 1 year, then it started heating up, then the heat became uncomfortable to the touch, then it just heated up and 30 minutes later it would turn itself off. So now when I use it, I run it on low power and low screen light. Right off the bat, my headphone jack got busted and now two of the USBs don't work. Im down to one USB, when it breaks Im screwd.
My 1st grade daughter watched the horrible videos for about 5 minutes before becoming bored and wanting to do something, anything, else. The videos are like something I would have seen in the 70's. Definitely not up to the kids of todays standards.I would not recommend this program.
Product works great when it's not broken. Have gone through two in the last two years. First one had an electronic issue. The second broke in half. Product needs to be improved before I buy another one.
I bought this inexpensive cable in hopes that I could have one of my Bose speakers on either side of my bed. The cable that came with the two Bose speakers was not long enough. Bought this, and immediately noticed that one speaker was louder than the other. I removed this cable and used the original one and it was perfect again. It's more hassle for me to send this back for a refund than it's worth, or else I would.I find it peculiar that there are so many good reviews of this cable.
As soon as I plugged this speaker in, it started buzzing. I didn't even attach an iPod to it yet. The buzzing is loud and annoying and gets more high pitched when you do plug the iPod in. Sending this back to Amazon for a refund. I can only imagine that if some units do this right away out of the box then the construction of these things is flimsy and I wouldn't trust a replacement to last long even if it worked at first! Frustrating, as I really like the size and look of these speakers and the sound minus the whining/buzzing sound seemed pretty decent for my purposes.
Update: I wanted to be fair to the D-link HUB and say it is really a great little device. It deserves at least a 4 and maybe even a 5? I spoke in anger and should have been more patient. ANTonline did a fair job and is not responsible once the item leaves their warehouses. The item is really a simple plug and play with a no brain`r to operate.Forgive my anger and buy one of these if you need it because it works great. . . P.CassidyI ordered this on the 18th from a seller less than 600miles from my home. This should have arrived on Monday the 21st it is now the 23rd and it still has not arrived. If one pays for a timely delivery it should be provided. I honestly think the hub will be a fine item and just wanted to warn everyone to avoid purchasing from "Slow as Ants online" if you expect a timely delivery to your household.
Just bought this casing yesterday, and I already have a bad attitude towards it. I also own a Griffin FM transmitter. After placing the Ipod in the case, I tried to plug in the transmitter...........no such luck!! The case is too bulky on the bottom, and does not allow the transmitter to be plugged into the Ipod. Poor design by this company, considering they designed both items!!! Try another company.
I am going to burn this thing! I have spent 5 hours messing with this stupid thing and nothing works! I have downloaded every driver update etc. HP just sucks...
It seemed legit, but I ended up not needing it. I was unable to return it so now I'm out $10. Thanks.
Using a Canon S45 and GE Card reader/writer.I bought two of these cards. They worked fine for a year or more, but both have failed within the last month and I've lost some pictures that I'd rather not have. I'm not buying this brand again even it if is a lot of memory for the money.
I purchased this cable thinking I could link 2 computers together, but it does not work. The seller sent me a replacement and let me keep both. Unfortunately neither works. I wonder what this cable is for!
this dealer took over two weeks to send my cables I just purchased a new flat ldc tv and wanted to get it set up he advertised best deals on Amazon he should have stated slowest deals on Amazon. He promised me a refund after I complained about the delay If I would remove the negative review I removed the review and I have not recieved my refund despite numerous emails to him.
I bought this for use in my office cubicle, so the volume would have to be low. I first tried it out at home at louder levels and it seems to work fine. But when I brought it to work I noticed a ton of speaker feedback. "Bubba-dub, bubba-dub" even when the ipod was turned off. I moved it everywhere and it didn't help. I guess it doesn't like to be used at lower volumes. I ended up returning this dock. If you want something inexpensive to play at medium to loud levels, this is a good choice.
I saw this router recently at a local computer store and was excited to find a device that would enable VPN connections. So, I bought the Linksys BEFVP41 EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router w/4 port Switchrouters and brought it home in anticipation of a faster connection and establish a VPN connection to my office. Disappointment followed, after four hours of struggling with the installation, which included loading the latest software within the router, I called the help desk. I was informed by the help desk that the reason I was unable to make configuration changes to the router was due to a software defect within the device. I exchanged the device for another one. This one had the exact same issue. I exchanged the router for a flat screen and more basic router that I am pleased with.
I got this camera for a good price and it came with a free case so I thought I got a good deal until I tried to install the software. After crashing my up-to-date, always backed-up, clean installed Win XP machine several times, it managed to get through what seemed like 10 minutes of installing about 9 different programs and drivers. It suggested a restart and I complied. When the computer came back on, it had corrupted ALL of my USB drivers so my mouse, USB keyboard, external hard drive and Bluetooth adapter could not function! It also managed to remap my laptop keyboard so that all I could type was gibberish. It took about an hour of fiddling with the touchpad until I did a system restore and uninstalled and reinstalled all USB drivers.THANKS FOR THE CRAPWARE, CANON. MAYBE NEXT TIME YOU CAN PRE-FORMAT MY HARD DRIVE FOR ME?The camera itself is great. It's small, takes nice photos and has an elegant form factor and the MyColor feature is nice. However, it can ONLY be charged through the dock (it has an AC adapter for this) and I can't get the USB dock to communicate with my computer. Another big negative is the choppiness of the movie modes. The max resolution 640x480 movies are only 10fps! The MyColor mode is 20fps at 320x240...that isn't good for anything. Compare this to Sony cameras, most of which can take 640x480 movies with sound at 24 or 30fps and this video can be edited in a program like Ulead and then burned to DVD and seen perfectly on a TV screen.There are MUCH cheaper cameras out there than this. You're basically paying a premium for style. The camera IS nice, but I was expecting more from the software than corrupting drivers and forcing me to spend time to fix problems it made. I'm returning this for something else.
This is a reman from Tonerize. It's the second one I've gotten, and both have a high pitched squeal. They replaced the first one, and the replacement was ok. This second one has the same problem, but not as loud, so I haven't pursued it, but it is annoying. The first one didn't seem to last too long either, but that may have been the type of copying I was doing. On the plus side, the price is attractive, and they were pretty good about replacing the first one.
I bought this product and it didn't even last a year! I had hundreds of dollars worth of lectures on it all gone. I didn't even get reimbursed. Think Twice
i bought this at the end of 2004, and started to use in Jan 2005. it worked fine at first, but sometimes it has rewinding or forwarding problems. it's a little bit annoying, but i was ok with that. sometimes it freezes, then i had to stop it and restart. but,anyway, it still worked. however, in early aug, the "standby/on" button kept blinking, and all the buttons on the panel or remote do not work. my cd was still in the tray, but it cannot be opened. i called philips, and was told it's not in the "90-day warrenty" any more, they would charge me for 15$ for technical surpport. but, what they told me is just to unplug/plug, press the buttons. none of that worked. they also suggested reduced price exchange, which would cost me 41+ plus shipping, and further cost for removing the cd. i wouldn't waste more money on that!! now, i read the reviews, some people had the same problem as mine. i think philips really knows the problem! anyway, i won't trust this model any more.
If all you need is filter to protect your lens and you primarily shoot in the shade without any light sources, then this is the filter for you. I personally will be returning this filter and have already invested in a B+W coated filter which is significantly better. The Tiffen lens produced way too much ghosting and flaring with even the slightest hint of sunlight. The B+W lens worked perfectly, and all of my images came out beautifully. So the moral of the story is if you've got a decent lens and want to produce the best possible images, invest your money in a better filter. It really does make a big difference!
Writing this in May 2010. We had this sharpener about 3-5 years ago. We liked this because it sharpens the large primary school pencils. But it gave out before the school year was over. Upon opening it up to see inside revealed a broken spring which engages and disengages the on / off switch. It broke while still under warranty and Xacto had no replacement parts. The option is to get a new sharpener replacement. In fairness they did replace the entire unit as it is not repairable.Fast forward a few years. Another elementary teacher with a different Xacto electric model sharpener had her's fail within the first months of use and Staples, where it was bought, had her get in touch with the Xacto company. Xacto referred her to another vender. Too bad a useful idea that fills the needs of an elementary school classroom but it doesn't last long enough to be worth the money spent on it.We are currently using a mechanical pencil sharpener Xacto Boston Ranger 55 Wall Mount Pencil Sharpener. It is difficult to wall mount, requiring some disassembly and sharpening pencils tires and hurts the fingers gripping the cranking handle. Adults and especially eight year old classroom monitors are especially vulnerable to hurting fingers when sharpening a classroom of pencils.
I am beginning to think that I got a used product that was not good to begin with. I have had nothing but trouble from the start. We have many other just like this and have never had a problem. This has been very frustrating.
it worked beautifully for like 5 months, then one day it suddenly broke. So I turned it on, got past the samsung logo and how much free space i had, then it just shut off and kept repeating that process. anyone know what's wrong with it? I purchased it overseas, so there was no point in trying to get it reparied or returned. Very upset and i don't recommend this player to anyone.
I have NO IDEA how this trimmer has ANY good reviews. The only thing that is fine with it, is how cute it is. But seriously, it doesnt shave, and is totally flimsy!!! If you try it, you will see what I mean! A disposable eyebrow razor (the ones sold at Beauty supply stores) work 100 times better than this! Seems like the blade is not sharp at all smh... I wish I didnt go thru with my purchase!
I have given it two stars only because of the Cyberhome customer service. Actually, there is no customer service. Here is their message on 888 customer service number:"Thank you for calling the Cyberhome Entertainment service center. If you have any questions regarding the operation of your product, we have an extensinve knowlegde base to support you at www dot cyberhome dot com slash service. Our phone and e-mail support is currently not available."No comments!I did not find the answer to my question at this WEB site.There is no way you can post your questions on this WEB site.There is no way you can get an RMA at this WEB site.Otherwise almost all functions worked properly for me, except for playing back the recorded DVDs on the computer. There was no sound. I can perfectly watch any other DVDs on the same PC, but not the ones recorded with Cyberhome DVR 1600 MU1. I am going to return this DVR back to the store.Good luck!
I ordered two of these cables. Both had poor connectors and were loose when connected to my stereo. I had to throw both of them away as they would not hold contact.
Rarely do I write reviews for products, but I wanted to make sure that all the other teachers out there steer clear of this sharpener. I am on X-acto School Pro Sharpener #3 in three years, and it is the same story every year. Works great out of the box but after a few months(really...months!?!) of everyday use it's production starts to decline rapidly. The sharpener sharpens off-center and will often break the lead. This is not a good product and not worth the noise and headache it will cause in a classroom.
who ever is selling this item needs to learn about cars because this UNIVERSAL wiring harness does not fit my 2002 import car stereo.
I bought this lens more as an experiment to see what the image quality would be for such basic Nikon optics. The price was extremely attractive, however I soon discovered that you obviously get what you pay for. The images I took with it were soft at most focal lengths and the colors were a bit washed out (color balance set to normal). I had to over process the images in Photoshop just to get something decent out of them. I will say that the depth of field was decent and matched my expectations, but I was still left wanting more.Maybe part of the problem was that I was using this lens on my D300. More camera than the lens was meant for? Perhaps. I also shoot professionally and tend to prefer a larger, better built lens and was shocked at how tiny this one was (felt like a toy). When everything was said and done I returned the Nikon lens and picked up a 30mm Sigma 1.4 that is much faster, and produces beautiful images closer to what I am used to.This is probably a decent lens for students or armatures (price) but don't expect typical Nikon lens results.
The first CD in this pack was damaged even before writing :(. Well, I was able to write the second one without issues. Hope the rest of them would be fine too.
I loved my ARCHOS for 6 months. It worked great. The web browser wasn't lightening fast but good enough. The image is great, the sound is good. Easy to use. Movies can be purchased online using the wifi, which is handy. Now the unit is totally dead. I kept up with their updates and treated it very gently as I loved it.I turned it on one day and it would not moved beyond the welcome screen. I sent it in to be repaired, which is covered under warranty if it dies within the first year, I had to pay for shipping. Now I am forever on hold to fix an address confusion.
I was attempting to upgrade from a Linksys WRT54GS (with current firmware) to obtain "n" wireless and perhaps better wireless range. I never dreamed I'd be stopped dead in my tracks hooking up my VOIP phone. I opened all ports per the phone manufacturer's instructions, and even put the phone's IP in the DMZ: no joy. Next, I called D-Link customer no-service: the agent was difficult to understand and could offer no assistance to correct the issue. This dog won't hunt so is going back for refund. Too bad, because wireless on this router is excellent.
I'll admit, I'm a TIVO enthusiast....I've been lured by some of the features that ReplayTV boasts (program sharing, commercial skip). However, look closely at the day-to-day features and the user interface and you'll soon see that Tivo comes out on top of Replay, UltimateTV(bankrupt) and other knock-offs.Look for features like &quot;Season Passes&quot; (finds your shows, regardless of time, and records all of them, or first run only). Look to see if your box can prioritize your season passes (what if shows conflict, which one do you really want to record?). Look to see if your box allows you to save recorded shows for certain amounts of time, or save until you chose to delete (a feature distinctly lacking on UltimateTV, it just woul FIFO delete items). Commercial skip? Forget it....triple speed forward gets you through a commercial break in about 10 seconds. It's the &quot;7 second back&quot; button (found only on TIVO) that is ultimately cool. Miss a joke, or a mumbled line, or wanna see a quick replay...hit the 7-second back button once or twice and see it over and over.Oh...Tivo actually does have a commercial skip, they just don't brag bout it (30-second forward button can be set on the remote).Last, but not least, Replay has always been flirting with bankruptcy. I live in Mt View (home of Replay) and have watched their building gradually go towards empty. UltimateTV has already &quot;pulled the plug&quot; and moved the group back up to Redmond. Tivo is backed by Phillips, Sony, Panasonic, and others.Think twice...look closely at the user interface and the day to day features and you'll probably pick the cheaper, more useful Tivo box.
Works OK once you get it configured...The product does work once you get it configured, but to get it configured watch out for not only what is documented by Linksys (WEP must be disabled at the access point) but also know that if you are using MAC address authentication at your access point, adding this range expander totally ignores that and will allow anyone to connect to your network, even the access point that had MAC address filtering turned on. Also, if you have disabled the SSID broadcast at your access point, the range finder auto-configure will not work nor will you be able to get into the firmware to set it up manually. Set your access point's SSID to enable broadcasts before you try to configure this range expander. I have reported the MAC address security issue to Linksys and I hope they are working it (Case ID: 3711695). It really is a bad security issue. I would rate this product high if it were not for this MAC security issue.
Why is it that Cisco/Linksys has taken this long to support Windows 7 customers, given that Windows 7 has been on the market for more than a year. Tech support can give no guidance to when the driver will be ready. Totally unacceptable in my view.
I ordered and received the AD5MR power adapter quickly, and was sent the item which I had ordered. It was for my for my CTK-510 Casio keyboard, which this particular adapter is SUPPOSED to be intended for!!! According to the description given by both the seller AND the wording on the package, which CLEARLY claims that this adapter will work for the CTK-510 keyboard.HOWEVER...This adapter does NOT work for the CTK-510 Casio keyboard!!!!! As a matter of fact, when I brought the keyboard back to the people who I purchased it from, the adapter that they used worked fine, but NOT this one!!!!! (Although THIS one allegedly is FOR the Casio CTK-510 keyboard!!!!!)All I have to say is, WTF??????!!!??!!???!!!!!!!???????????????
It took me forever to set this up with my satellite dish only to find out after making two phone calls, and being on the phone for 45 minutes, that this won't work with it!! DON'T get this if you have Dish Network satellite!!!! I was very disappointed as this was a birthday gift for my daughter. By the end of the night, we were all ready to throw this out the window!! If you have any other kind of dish, make sure it works with your system. I have since ordered a DVR through my dish company, and had it installed in less than 5 minutes.
Only one station on the unit works with my stereo. its big and bulky. It works but comes in rather staticky. oh well, at least i can kinda hear my music. you get what you pay for.
I bought the Clix 2 because of Consumer's Report's recommendation of it. After attempting to use it and windows media player, I am not sure if Consumer's Report really tried using it. Media player is fine for playing cds and mp3s on the computer, but it did not sync easliy with the clix 2. It would NOT download audio files. The help from WMP was not helpful. It simply walked me through the steps of downloading that the clix 2 demonstrated in its materials. The iRiver customer support is terrible. You will not speak to a live person. When calling the 800 number on the iRiver site, it is a recording that loops the suggestion of using the online help. I used the online help and it walked me reduntantly through the repetitive steps I had already performed. I does offer a feed back email, and an iRiver rep did correspond with me three days after the initial complaint. His help consisted of explaining the same redudant steps I had already performed. He did provide follow up emails, but it never really answered my questions- just the same redundant steps. I am not sure if the previous emails regarding the problem were reviewed although it was the same customer service rep.I returned the clix 2 last week and bought an ipod nano 4G. The ipod works perfectly. It downloads audio files. It is simple to use iTunes. Its only draw back is that it has no FM tuner which is the only feature that was better in the clix2.
I've owned 4 sets of these Sennheiser wireless phones. Not only over priced, they are not compatible with most audio equipment in the sense that they have their own volume control which only works when the input volume is cranked to a disturbing level. These are represented as personal listening devices but when everyone within a 900 foot radius of the input device must tolerate the sound, I'd call these a complete FLOP. IF you seek wireless personal listening device, please locate a seller of TV Ears. They cost less and work flawlessly. Some ENT physicians actually sell them.
Although QPS does seem to have drivers for for Mac OS 10.1 and 10.2, they will not create one for 10.3. In the few years in which this drive actually worked with my computer, its performance was mediocre -- certainly not worth sticking with an outdated OS.
This product constantly connects and disconnects every two seconds. I have an HP and the connector plates don't line up either. Every two seconds the included program refreshes the network list and connects and disconnects. It does not work.
Read the description for this splitter very closely and you notice it mentions nothing about audio or audio quality. Very deceptive advertising, as it doesn't outright mention the fact that it provides no audio pass through whatsoever! Buyer Beware.
After my media collection on my home media server (HP Media Vault) grew past about 5000 songs, this device would fail to recognize songs in albums. I would add a new album, browse to it, and see only some of the songs in the album. All other software (iTunes, Rhythmbox, etc) saw all the songs correctly. It seemed to me that the device was incapable of receiving the full song listing from the media server.I tried to get help from Roku, but they were unresponsive in their forums and customer service channels.I sold the Soundbridge on eBay; it was too hard to use anyway. Now I have a Blu-Ray player that also supports streaming media servers, and I can point it at the Media Vault and play my music through it instead.
Unlike other reviewers, this earphones fit my ears perfectly. I used it for indoor exercising 3 times a week. It sounded great too.Unfortunately, after 4 months, one of the earphone stopped working, and of course it's just out of the warranty time. I didn't expect such a poor quality from Sony. So, I rate it 2 stars.
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 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.
Kodak screwed us. They don't make cartridges for the EasyShare G600 printer dock anymore. Unable to find if the G610 is compatible.
I bought 8 of these pedal coupler cables from Sam Ash a few weeks back, but I'm kinda wishing I didn't. The cable seems durable enough and I've noticed no change in my guitar's tone, but being only 6" long they are extremely inflexible. They're meant to be used as shown in the product pic; the way they're packaged. Even straightening the cable is difficult. Should be priced under $5 each.
The unit works pretty well, but only supporting WMA (rather than MP3 or Ogg or some other non-Windows media format) would be nice. No point in buying it when there are other units that don't lock you in.
I purchased this in the hope that I would be able to record verbal messages to myself, creative thoughts and ideas, etc. It does an adequate job of that. I had also hoped I could use it as a simple player, to download affirmations and such to listen to throughout the day. This it won't do, and it was not clear to me from the information here and on the Olympus site that it would not function this way.First, even though it records wav files, it does not let you handle them well at all. To transfer recordings to your computer, you have to install special software (included), but you cannot transfer wav files back to the recorder (according to the software guide). If you want a recorder/player to function easily like that, you should go for the more expensive ones that allow you to use them as a USB flash drive (like the Creative Zen series). I did not install the software, as it offered nothing other than the simple transfer of a recording to my computer. I can record directly to the PC with much higher quality, so why bother? Noise recorded in a high quality format is still noise. It makes more sense to simply repeat anything I record on the Olympus and record it directly to the PC.Second, the sound quality is not great. Given that wav files are what are used on CDs, one would expect more than what this device delivers. It is noisy on either of the mic settings, and I would have to describe the sound quality as medium. Don't expect high fidelity. This is a voice recorder for recording quick notes and not much else. Even analog tape would be better for most things. I may be fussier than most about this, having some professional background in audio, so the sound quality may be okay for most people. People have gotten used to lower standards in just about everything.Finally, playback was very disappointing to me. It has only the simplest playback features. It plays, pauses, fast forwards, and reverses, period. You cannot repeat either a single recording or portion of one, and you cannot create any kind of list to specify only certain files to play. It plays (manually) one recording at a time and that is it. You cannot set markers to fast forward or reverse to (like chapters on a DVD), and searching through a recording of any length is a major pain. In fact, this recorder is defined more by what it cannot do than what it can do. It is well built physically, although it is definitely designed for small hands, and can be a bit uncomfortable to use if your hands aren't small.If all you want is to record medium quality voice, this will work fine. Don't expect it to record music or anything like that - you will be disappointed. Think of it as the audio version of a $20 digital camera. Cheap, quick, grabs the image, but no frills at all. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.I am usually very happy with Olympus gear, but this is definitely below their usual standard. Unless your needs are very spartan and smple, I would recommend looking at more capable devices.
Died after one day. From then on, any DVD would spin up then give an error msg of "NO DVD". This has been happening so much with players across the board, that it must be a cheap DVD unit source that the big names are purchasing from a developing country.Didn't enjoy the user-interface either. I use the fwd/rev slow motion type features to watch windsurfing videos. I found the user interface for these features on my old VCR to be much better than on this DVD player.
Have used two of these adapters on XP computers and they work great - good range and steady connections; however, the included Belkin software utility MUST NOT be used. It's that simple: the hardware and it's driver work fine on XP; the source of most of the problems in the reviews is the included software utility which loads by default from the installation CD.To load the driver (necessary for the adapter to work) and NOT the software utility (NOT necessary), do the following: a) DO NOT plug in the adapter, b) insert the Belkin installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, c) CANCEL the installation, d) plug in the adapter, e) when Windows offers to look for drivers, choose the manual install and direct it to look at the CD-ROM drive; you may need to browse to the "drivers" folder on the CD, f) the drivers only will be installed, g) re-boot, if directed.The Belkin adapter will be recognized by Windows and the Windows wireless configuration utility can be used to configure the adapter to connect to your wireless network.
Simply put, Maxell shouldn't have made this. But now that they've made this junk, they shouldn't sell it to innocent folks -- not even at $2.99.The very first time I tried to use it, the eject button got stuck and wouldn't release!! In other words, I've never even had a chance to rewind my tape. I consider myself fortunate, though, since the garbage didn't even had a chance to eat up my tape!!Just what was Maxell thinking? Incredible...
I wish I had bought something else. I have had my micro for about a year and a half. I got it because I was going overseas for the year and wanted something with a lot of memory but still physically small. About eight months after I bought it, the headphone jack came loose. Sound came in and out. It slowly got worse, to the point where now to listen to music I have to put my thumb against the base of the headphone connecter to push the pin against the metal contact inside the player or otherwise I get no sound. When I came home I read that it was a fairly common problem and so I wrote creative to see how to send it back and get it fixed. They wrote back to tell me that since it had been more than a year I no longer received complimentary email support and would have to find my answer online.If not for those two things - the headphone jack and the customer service - I would give it 4 stars. It has nice features. I really like that it has fm radio. I still wouldn't give it five stars though because the touch pad format is annoying. It's too easy to accidentally change songs. Putting it in your pocket without locking it means that every time you move your body the song will skip ahead or start over.There is an adapter you can buy to deal with the touchpad problem. It's a headphone cord extender with its own volume control and track ahead/backward buttons. I recommend that if you do buy the micro.But overall I would recommend buying something else. The headphone problem is such an annoyance that I don't take the player with me anymore when I leave the house. I wish I had spent my money on something that would have lasted more than eight months.
I bought this unit even though there were warnings that the remote control features were slow. They were very slow and if you push two buttons back to back the machine would crap out and you would need to turn it off and back on to get it to work again. Now the machine has died all together and it has only been three months. I am trying to get my money back now.
I bought this mouse by going for the hype of this wireless device. This was my second wireless mouse because the first one gave away due to tons of issues like battery life, flickering pointer motion etc. I thought Microsoft would be good but to my disappointment this was the same as the previous device. The cons are listed below1.) Battery makes the mouse heavier compared to USB based optical mouse.2.) The pointer motion is not smooth. Depends greatly where you position the mouse compared to the wireless reception in your computer.3.) The mouse freezes quite often. You need to reset the mouse each time this happens.Pros1.) Its portable. Other than this I cannot think of any advt of this device.A mouse is too small a device to have portable issues. After couple of failures using a wireless mouse I went back to USB based optical mouse and boy I am loving it. I bought a retractable cord mouse which is great. So for those tech crazy but ignorant folks who go for the hype wireless mouse is no good. For now this wired device is a lot better than its wireless predecessor.
This product is not very good, in fact I had to throw it away and buy a new one from a different mfg.After a month of use I tried to resize the secure partion using the recommened methods and it failed. After several lengthy calls to tech support I realized the unit was not fixable so I hucked it in the trash can.Dont use their secure junk software and you'll probably be fine.
As the title says, if you're surfing Amazon while having had tossed back several cold ones, turn off your one-click. No, not because you won't buy stupid stuff, but because you'll pay too much. I totally KNEW I was buying an awesome stereo audio cable, and I was thrilled at what I thought was a steal of a price: $400.00, which is totally worth is for vortexs and full optimizations and nice finishes on the copper.Well, I need to figure out how to sell my wife's champion show horse without her knowing, Maybe I could substitute a cheaper one?
Plugged USB side of KVM cable into PC and PS2 side into existing KVM and neither the mouse nor the keyboard would work...rebooted computer and KVM...didn't help. Called IOGear, they said this cable would only work with an IOGear KVM...??...never heard of such, and it doesn't say this on Amazon or IOGear's website. Will try to return to Amazon.
Why spend an extra hundred dollars to get the palm Vx, which is half the size of palm III, and then add a case which makes it about the same size as the palm III again.This unit looks very protective because of the aluminum finish. However, it is only hardened plastic ... not a great shock protector. In addition, I had trouble getting the catch to stay closed.I got this as a gift, tried it and do not use it because it adds too much additional bulk.
The first time I bought this it lasted about six months. Then I purchased the same item again as a replacement it lasted six DAYS....
Bought this card and could not get to install on Windows 2000. Called tech support and they emailed me an updated driver but it did not correct the problem. The computer recognizes the card but there is the dreaded yellow exclamation point by the device with a Code 31 error. After spending a few hours, I threw in the towel. I think I'll try a DLink or Orinoco.
I really like this pda, but due to some irritating design flaws, I can't recommend it. The buttons can be too easily pressed accidentally. You need to be really careful how you grasp it when you remove it from it's cradle or you will activate things that you don't wish to. I've had Palm pda's for years and never had this issue. Also, Dell (apparently) wants a monopoly on all it's parts, so you can't even purchase an extra stylus in an office supply store. Switching the battery seems to result in a soft reset.
Avoid this one. I read the poor reviews about the unit's short lifespan, overheating, etc. But, I decided to take a chance on it based on its low price and many features. Well, it would not play ANY of the many commercial DVDs I tried, not to mention burned ones. It always displayed BAD DISC. I decided that the lifespan of zero days was indeed short, too short, so I returned it. Kudos to Amazon for paying shipping both ways. Hopefully I will be refunded without incident.Lastly, Amazon has increased the price on this since my purchase, so buyer beware.
It only worked a few times (3). Each like 20 minute sessions. At first it was good, but when it stopped there was only enough light coming out from the LED for one key
The WL-520GU does not work with all printers or with windows 7. No where on the product description does it state it is a limited print server.
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.
I bought these as a replacement for the earbuds that came with my iPod, because the ones that came with my iPod hurt my ears, and these looked like they would be more comfortable. However, I quickly found out that these hurt my ears EVEN MORE. The part that extends into your ear is made of soft rubber, but the flat disc part that actually sits on your ear is very hard and is what caused me pain.When wearing these, the inside of my ear would tend to get wet, which is something that hasn't happened with any other earbuds I've used. Also the cord seems to be made of rubber or something, and the slightest movement will send sounds travelling through the cord into your ears. If you move around, it can get very annoying because you constantly hear the cord moving around, and it sounds very loud.One good thing about them is they don't fall out of your ear easily. I'd imagine they would only come out if you accidently yank them out.As far as the sound quality, it was decent. They have a little bit of bass, which made them sound slightly better than my iPod earbuds, but the sound didn't impress me.Bottom line, if standard (flat) earbuds hurt your ears, you can probably expect that these will hurt too. I feel like these were just a waste of my money. I'm going to go purchase some KOSS earbuds now.
YAMAHA(it's a japanese company) makes many products, for example, ICs, pianos, keyboards, audio products.The YAMAHA's best audio product is NS-1000M, a book-shelf speaker.NS-1000M is the best speaker made in Japan in the history.Unfortunately, NS-1000M is not sold now.And more unfortunately, YAMAHA now has become a trivial maker.NS-333 is only one of low cost speakers. orz
TomTom melted in car after 11 months of use. Went on TomTom website and read the following under care of TomTom: Do not expose your TomTom to high or low temperatures, which can cause permanent damage. For example, don't leave it in the car on hot summer days or during cold winter nights.What do they expect me to do? Remove the TomTom from the car everytime I stop at a store, etc? Should have a warning: Do not use in Hawaii or summer and winter in other states!
I could not get this product to work. I think it needs some sofware to work. Don't buy if you don't know if it will work.
Having ordered the First Alert FAW-725 wireless camera and receiver to expand the system I already purchased some time ago; I was quite dismayed to find that your company substituted my order and I was sent a Security First wireless camera system which although it works fine, It,s not compatible with the system I had already. Now I need to purchase additional components for this system- costing me even more money. Thanks, Tim Murphy.
First one that sent would not even power up. I sent it back and the second one they sent also would not power up. It's possible that it really isn't compatible with my Intel-Mac the way it says it is-- but I'm sticking to Lacie in the future.
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.
Similar to other consumers, I found out too late that this does NOT support electronics (i.e. your beloved computer) that have 3 prongs. Found out when I was already abroad - such a shame and waste of money. I had more success using the $7.99 adapter I purchased in the Target travel section under the "Target Home" brand.
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
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.
i dont know much about cable but this stuff suck really bad DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK PEOPLE WHO SAY GOOD STUFF ABOUT THIS ARE THE MAKER wARNIGN wARNING WARNING DO NOT BUY NO PAGAS N' ACHETES PAS
Subtitles dont go away. In the middle of the movie the screen shoots to video 1. Slow loading ...........overall this is a piece of [bull]!! Buy a Sony you get what you pay for.
Don't waste your money on this product. Spend a bit more and buy the Lenmar battery, it works just like the factory Cannon battery.
I was led to believe by Viking's web site that this product would work with Windows 2000 and at their webpage they say that Windows 2000 WILL work with this product. It does not. I spoke to Viking's tech support and they indicated that this product might not actually be ready for Windows 2000. In other words, they lied about their product on their website and their tech support is clueless. They may be planning to make this Win2K compliant one of these days, but in the meantime, save your money...
Not see polarization with LCD screen or polarized sun glasses. (Other brand and other size can definitely see when rotate ring) which means there is no meaning to rotate the ring. Can only use as protect glass or maybe a step down
all you have to do is search the web for error 41 brother does not help. i would not buy another brother product if they were the last company. i rather hand write every thing. customer service sucks, the product sucks. they want you to bring you big MFC to an authorized dealer sometimes 50+ miles away, for them to keep it for weeks then ship it back to you for it not work again Error 41. Brother knows about this problem. i think we should get a class action lawsuit. loss business, time, and fraud. they knew these machines were crap and should have recalled them.
I purchased the sb platinum 5.1 and have had nothing but problems! I have had problems with IRQs and DMA settings. This card is a pci card but DOES NOT LIKE NOR WANT TO SHARE IRQs. I have tried everything from maually setting irqs, to making the irqs legacy based, but always have conflicts and stablity problems. If you have a motherboard with a via chipset I recomend you do reserch on wheather there are other who have problems, there are some known issues this card has with those chipsets.....
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?
We needed a powered USB hub to hook up scanner, webcam, and digital camera to our G4 iMac. The first two on the list needed to be plugged in directly to the iMac, or to a powered hub, so we were always shuffling plugs between these items.We bought this D-Link. Scanner, webcam both generated "Low Power" warnings on our screen and were unusuable. We had plugged in the power supply, done everything as per instructions.Finally just returned this to Amazon, and bought an IBM hub for about $10 less at local computer store. It works fine.So...either the D-Link design is poor, or we got a dud item.
I bought this to keep my cords out of the way. I got it on Saturday and went back to using the wired USB keyboard on Wednesday. The wireless keyboard just stopped working. Changed batteries and no change. It just completely died.The mouse works still, at least for now.
Not clean print. smudges. doesn't get better after running for awhile. Don'tknow if this is a defective cartridge or just doesn't do the job
Terrible, product tanked after 3 months! Wont playback! very pixelated and distorted if it does, otherwise blue screen. You get what you pay for here!Sharp is of no help, send to a service center for nothing! Wont record or playback!
Don't put this anyhere near your thousand dollar TV or you will be sorry. You'll figure out it doesn't work first, then you'll cry when you realize you may have overloaded and damaged your 50 inch Samsung plasma. I tried to run the DVD player and the cable box into the same source slot and nearly fried my TV. Whatever you are thinking with this chord, DON'T DO IT unless you have years of knowledge and experience. If you bought it, send it back for a refund and consider yourself lucky you didn't fry your thousand dollar television.
Ordered 2 of these cables to play with a matrix switch and my new Blu Ray and they cannot detect the signal or the image is like a codified signal and you cannot see anything. My BluRay player on its display shows a HDCP error (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) when is hooked up to this lousy cable. On the go I change it to a medium quality HDMI cable like the ones DirecTv provides when they first install an HD receiver and it works fine.I wasn't even using the switch when I was testing the cables, this was a direct connection from the TV to the BluRay player.Very dissapointed with these cables but due to the cost, not even worth it to return them.I have a 720p LCD TV so I can use the cables with this TV and my previous DVD Player with UpConvert.Will never buy cheap again, at least not that cheap...
This is, in and of itself, a good printer/scanner/copier. It makes good prints (when you use the right media), and scans accurately. I'm not too worried about print speed, because I'm an amateur home user. Where I take issue with the CX6600 is in changing ink. The cartridges have a chip on them which tells the printer when they think they're out of ink (whether or not they actually are); and once that happens, all you have is a (rather ugly) desk ornament. If, for example, you're out of cyan ink, you can't print in black only; you can't even scan. I discovered this recently when I needed to scan something for my job; that cost me some time running out to get some (obscenely overpriced) ink. I'm lucky with my CX6600 in that mine hasn't suffered the 'death by clogging' to which so many other owners seem to have fallen victim. To sum up: I would discourage anyone from buying this - or any other - Epson printer.
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.
Adaptec USED to offer an AC adapter for this unit and the very similar AUA-1411 (2 USB2, 1 6-pin FireWire ports). It was item 2069800, the ACK-1411 kit. [UPDATED: it's definitely no longer available, they no longer make or sell it.]The online User Guide for this item says it should have a "12V, *2.1A*" (my emphasis) adapter. This comes out to 25.2 watts available. 2 USB2 connections only consume 2x (5V x 500mA) = 5 watts, so no problem. However, the 1394 specs say that devices may call for 8-30V, 1.5A - a range of from 12-45 watts, far exceeding the Adaptec adapter's output at the high end!The Radio Shack adapter can only produce 12V x 1.1A = 13.2 watts, which just barely reaches the low end of the 1394 wattage range. Check the power requirements of any device you connect to the 6-pin 1394 port VERY carefully when using the RS adapter, or you're risking an overheat, meltdown, or fire!The really sad thing is, if they had included the adapter, this could easily have been a 4-star review - Adaptec products have always been reliable, efficient, and stable for me in the past. How this oversight got into this product, I really can't imagine - it doesn't fit with my idea of Adaptec at all.ANOTHER UPDATE: there are now appropriate 12V adapters made by 3rd parties with the correct-sized 3.5mm/1.3mm jack (or adapters) available. Google for Powerstream - I power USB and FireWire items through mine with one of their adapters with good results.
the battery that came with it does not workthis could just that I'm plain out of luck, but it won't charge and needs to be replaced. Since I am in Brazil, this involves going to reseller that's out of my city and waiting for a few weeks before I can start using it.Bleh!
There is an insert that sits between the camera and the dock. The insert does not exist for our camera- per kodak- but we only found this out AFTER we purchased this dock kit.FYI, if you own a Kodak Z710, do not buy this dock. We were lead to believe otherwise.
My wife won one of these at a meeting a few months ago - good thing because I would really be po'd if I'd had to put out some hard-earned cash to pay for it! It looks decent enough - although one of the grills had a small ding in it straight out of the box. It has no adapter for 3rd generation Nano's - but you can call(a non-toll-free number)and they will send you a couple of tiny foam squares to help 'secure' the current generation Nano (good luck making THAT work!). Most of these quirks I could have lived with - but what I can't tolerate is the truly awful audio quality - absolutely hideous. It won't take an high-end audiophile to recognize it either - even the worst ears out there will know this is REALLY bad. The thin and muddy sound oozing out of the speakers has absolutely no separation, depth, or character - it's just all "out there" in your face. The equalizer presets are laughable and the bass response is a whimpering after-thought at best. No way, no how would I ever buy this. It is good for me that it was a freebie - but it is bad that I can't return it. Don't waste your money here - unless you want to buy mine and I'll give you a better deal than Amazon ever dreamed of!!!
While this keyboard looks fancy next to my flat screen and is fairly compact for HTPC use, it is so poorly made. First of all, I'm already on my second one since the first one made a whining noise that was obnoxious by the end of week 3. I've had the replacement for 3 months and now the whining noise is obnoxious on this one too. It only whines when it's being charged, but it can be heard across the room enough that at age 35 (less sensitive ears), I still can't stand to be in the same room while it's charging. In addition, this keyboard (as well as the prior) loses the keyboard functionality even though the mousepad still works at least once every couple hours of consistent use. I end up having to walk across the room to re-sync the device in order for it to work again. Also, I've used better designed mouse pads on laptops back in the 90's. The mouse pad is fairly finicky and a bit too small to be practical. For $150, this thing is crud. From the sounds of prior reviews, the whining issue has been around for quite a while and still in 2010, Logitech has not fixed it. After buying multiple Logitech products, I've come to the conclusion that they often have interesting designs with concepts that are often ahead of their competitors, but poor follow-through on developing a quality product behind the design and innovation. I'm done with them.
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE SIZE BEFORE YOU BUY. I APPARENTLY DIDN'T. THIS IS PROBABLY A GREAT FILTER!
I read the "professional" reviews of this book andcouldn't wait to get my hands on it. Too bad Ididn't wait for READERS to review this book. Mycomments echo the majority of reviews. AlthoughHarriet was quite appealing, spending a paragraphon the white trash Ratcliff family was too much.Much of the story was contrived and not verylikely to have happened artist's license or not. Thescene where Harriet and Hely manage to drop a poisonoussnake from an overpass and somehow have the snakelatch onto "Gum" Ratcliff as she drives below wasthe last straw. I tried to skip through to see ifRobin's death was ever explained but gave up. I'll haveto live without the knowledge. How sad to havesuch an eagerly anticipated book be such a downer.
I bought two Kingston DataTraveler II 1GB flash drives from Amazon last week based on favorable reviews here. They have a serious design flaw that would have led me to select another brand if I could have tried the drives before buying them. Kingston designed the USB plug with a detachable plastic cap. The cap has a very smooth curved surfaces that are difficult to grasp. Documentation in the package included a four paragraph "installation guide" but no diagrams or instructions about handling the drive itself. I couldn't pull the cap off the first drive with any reasonable amount of force. I finally used a small screwdriver to pry it off (gouging its soft plastic edge in the process). Inspection of the parts revealed an important discovery. The inner edge of the cap has a small ridge which mates with a groove in body of the drive, holding the cap in place. To remove the cap, grasp it by its narrow sides, not by the top and bottom. Squeezing the top and bottom of the cap just seats the ridge more firmly in its groove preventing removal of the cap. Even knowing this trick was not enough to get the cap off easily every time I tried. To get a proper graspable surface I cut two small (5 x 12 mm) strips of anti-skid tape (sold for bathtubs and stairs) and glued them along the edges of the cap. This was an effective kludge for the flaw in Kingston's design, but the time and effort needed to fix the problem was more than the drive was worth to me.
I don't recommend this product to any one. This item sounds great, but don't let the discription fool you. Yeah, it will expand your network, but only if you don't have AT&T as your network provider. It doesn't connect well with the 2WIRE, always loses signal, and I found its better to use the internet with out plugging in that useless junk. Call the 800 number, they didn't fix a thing. I though it would be best for them to set it up,via remote connection to my computer, so they offered to do so. It cost 9.99 and you would think they know what they are doing...NOPE. The guy ended up messing up my home network and since the linksys was displaying it works he called it good. They din't refund my money because the guy had said it was working when I got off the phone with him. Point of the stoy, DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF CRAP UNLESS YOU HAVE A LINKSYS ROUTER.
DON'T ORDER THIS KEYBOARD!! Oh, I should have read the previous reviews more carefully... The Enter key is in the wrong place -- the backslash key is where the Enter key is on ALL other keyboards!As a result, it is impossible to get used to typing on this keyboard.
This bag is 7" by 4-1/2" at the base and 3-1/2" high. The dimensions given in the item description (8x10x6) are the package size. I can barely fit the StreetPilot in it; there is no way it can hold anything additional. If this was a toy bag for a little girl, I would not buy it for 1/5 the price. I am going to return this and look for an option that will also hold my friction mount. What was Garmin thinking?
Dont buy this dog. Remote buttons too close together, illogically placed with no range renders it almost useless, it will make you mad. Manual is abysmal, mine was missing pages, and even stapled incorrectly with two cover sheets- it doesnt matter though as it is useless. Support dont even go there they dont have a clue and any question resolves itself to we will replace the unit (you pay shipping) even if it is obviously a firmware or knowledge issue. Phillips sells the identical unit (sampo) with a decent manual and available firmware upgrades, with a better looking remote. If you can get it for a comparable price, buy it instead.
This was a marvelous voice recorder... until I changed from XP to Vista. The patches issued by Olympus won't work (as you can read on endless web-forums). So think twice before you buy it if you are a Vista user.
It's like Logitech built in a design flaw so that the remote would break forcing you to buy a new one. After three years of using this remote the copper contacts on the back of the remote wore out and the battery also started to have poor contact with the internal connectors. Because of this the remote stopped charging on the cradle and with no other way to charge the battery it's as good as dead. But because it was out of warranty customer service could only offer me a discount for 50% off a new remote. I say if you want something longer lasting look to another model.
The item came fast, but when I opened the box and tried to putt it in the printer it asked me to pull out two tapes from the sides and when I did a lot of black ink powder poured out from it. I finally got to put it in the printer but I think I lost a lot of ink.
*****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!
It actually still works. The only issue I am having, and its not a big one, just a small pet peve is that when the screen is black, there is a red tint to it. I have only had it for a day or so and only used it for a few hours. It was fine at first. I am sure its the cable as I tried other cables and none of them had the same results. You get what you pay for.
i've had a beastly experience from trying to buy an ipod from circuit city. when i got the ipod, i slid the box out of its sheath and the whole thing tumbled out! simply put somebody had already opened the box earlier! the packing inside was in tatters. i didnt touch the product.i called circuit city and complained that they had sent me an already opened box. they initially told me that i would have to ship it back to them on my own cost. then when i argued with them they told me that they would pick it up. a week passed but it was never picked up. the when i called they said they werent responsible for open packages because they couldnt verify it being open when i received it (why else would i want to return it if not for this? if the product was defective i would have complained so) and that if i returned it i would have to pay a 15% restocking fee!i'm at my wits end with this company. buyers BEWARE!
One month in the wall and sounds like a expresso machine. My car's engine sounds better. Don't waste your money. I called Sharp and they say is the fan. Great, maybe I should remove it and use ice cubes.
I like the size, the speed is slow but I can just zip up my files first as the drive has a slow time dealing with lots of small files.The one thing that irks me is that it draws too much power and DOES NOT WORK on the USB port of my Mac ( standard mac keyboard ) or PC ( MS Natural ) I have to plug it into the machine itself. I bought this to move files to and from clients computers and am a little concerned that when I get to the clients office I will not be able to move the files.A friend has a cruzer micro 256, It works on both of my computers keyboard hubs.
I bought this adapter and returned it four days later. Initially it worked well (as it should have, since the access point was only on the other side of the wall). But the adapter would disconnect from the network at random, sometimes after a few hours, other times after a few minutes. Each time it disconnected, the only way to reconnect was to uninstall the software and hardware, and then reinstall them again. On the rare occasion the adapter did work, the software would forget its WEP settings after a reboot, and the key would have to be manually re-entered (so many times that I have it memorized now). This adapter failed so many times that I had to reinstall it everytime I sat down to use my computer.Belkin's website support for this device is a joke. It lists three versions of the device, but doesn't tell you how to distinguish between the one you have and the other two. This leads to trying all three drivers, none of which will fix any of the problems with this horrible piece of hardware.If my only options were using this adapter and running cable down my hallway, I'd be breaking out the wire crimpers. The D-Link WUA-1340, with which I replaced the Belkin, costs the same amount of cash and works much better so far.Bottom line: Do not buy the Belkin F5D7050. It'll just leave you with spotty operation and quite a bit of wasted time.
Did a good job until the power light started to blink and it ate my disk. If your happy to pay $60 for a DVD that may last 1 year if you're lucky then go ahead
I got this CD player 2 months ago. Two days into the 3rd week, it broke. The paint also started to wear off of the buttons. I would not recomend this item. DON"T BUY IT!
My new motherboard on-board audio did not have enough oomph to drive my desktop speakers to a useable volume. The 1121's solved the problem - full volume and tone controls, good sound (I'm not an audiophile), and nice styling. The convenient aux input is very handy for playing my wife's MP3 player when we're not using the computer.
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
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...
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.
I wanted just a basic DVD player, but this is a little too basic for me ... even at that does not work really well at several critical junctures. It takes a long time to load and read a new DVD or CD and does not always respond to commands. I have even had to unplug it and turn it on again to get it to eject a DVD it did not want to play. Its' lack of a component output is a real bummer, too! Slow motion is jerky and sometimes does not work at all. I plan to give it away and get a (hopefully) much better player soon.
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.
I'll make this really short...I had no idea going into this venture that processes such as 'encoding' and 'ripping' would need to be familiar to me. Nothing on the package, nothing from the salesstaff. Got it home, software manual lacking in a BIG way. Loaded the player up with songs and couldn't play one of them!! Neither the software nor the manual are for beginners. I am returning the item for another brand!!
I opened the device up and discovered that one of the electrolytic caps had leaked. After cleaning the board, I looked at the chip that powered the amp. It was a STA450 which powers two channels each at just under 40W.
There is no way to install the software without registering your name, email, and product serial number. Need to reinstall the software at any time in the future...you will need to find the serial number on the machine...again.Once this software is installed, it doesn't work. It will send you in an endless loop of error messages saying to change setting X, but will not allow you to edit setting X...and so on.After installing Windows 7, my computer will not even connect to this scanner any longer. There is no email address on Visioneer's web site and they list convenient 900 numbers to contact the company. I'm not paying for their junk scanner and again for their junk phone support (assuming they even offer that).
Needle put out a tinny, hollow sound with flat bassFailed completely within a week of use. Previous needle of same type lasted ten years.
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!
This is a nice Palm Organizer. Leather is nice, yes, it's also really professional looking. The only problem for me is that it didn't fit my philips nino. But for the other palm pliot users, it should be fine. The price is very resonable too.
Sure my Canon sd-30 is super cute and I get lots of compliments on how small and sexy it is, but heaven forbid you want to take pictures with it!!This camera cannot take pictures in low light AT ALL! Every picture I've taken at parties has been out of focus, which adds up to a lot of hazy photos of great memories. I took it back to the camera shop and the guy said I had the setting right but "yeah, they don't work well in low light." Well if I needed a bright sunny day for every shot I could make a pinhole camera out of a cardboard box!The pictures it takes in daylight are nice. But anyone who wants a tiny little camera like this is planning on putting it in their pocket and taking it to parties!I got the Sony Cybershot 10.1 and it takes GREAT pictures in low light. Later, Canon.
I tried out a number of 5 mp digital cameras and this was the worst by far. I couldn't get a decent picture whether it was scenery, portrait or whatever, every picture was blurry. I really thought Sony would have better quality control than this.
I have this brush and wasn't satisfied. It just pushes around the debris and does nothing. Then I bought the Hunt brush which actually works! Buy that product cuz it is really superior. Sorry Audioquest. Your cables are great though.
I received this case with my new etrex Venture. If came in a bundle with the Mapsource software, a USB cable and a lanyard. However, on my unit at least, the belt clip slides into a pouch on the back of the unit. The first time down the trail, the case slipped off the belt clip and dropped softly to the ground. Not acceptable! It will provide protection for your unit and the screen, the buttons are accessible, but not being able to clip it *securely* to clothing or a pack limits it's usability.Update: I just received the Micropak case from GPS Outfitters (on Amazon but currently not being sold). It's a big improvement--a belt clip and a belt loop, pockets for accessories, a carry strap, attachment loop--and the Garmin etrex *with* the supplied case fits in it snug as a bug.
Editorial ReviewsThe HP ScanJet 4200Cse offers fast plug-and-play installation through the USB port, and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.FAQWhat kind of warranty does Hewlett-Packard offer on the HP ScanJet 4200Cse?HP offers a 90-day limited warranty on the HP ScanJet 4200Cse.
Very good sound, but the dvd player is so erratic that it drives one crazy! It freezes in the middle of movies, fails to recognize dvd's, and/or sits there loading forever. No one has a fix, which is too bad; this could have been the 2.1 system of choice.
This is my second Visioneer scanner in three months. Bought the Road Warrior, installed it, worked fine. (I agree with the warnings about difficulty in aligning pages to scan.) Then it stopped working. Scans totally black. Uninstalled, reinstalled, etc. Still dead.So I bought this one (XP100), because I was leaving for a one year overseas trip, and needed it immediately. Yes, I must be a glutton for punishment.Same deal. Installed, worked fine. I must print, sign and scan docs twice a week. First time I tried to use it on the road, it was totally dead. Got a nice tech guy at a college where my kids are training to help, he got it working once. Next time I booted, dead again.I will never, never buy Visioneer again. I'm now looking on Amazon for a robust portable scanner to have Fedexed to me overseas by my U. S. office, from another vendor.
after few months it just stopped working.also, it is not rechargable, and need to replace batery every 1-2 weeks
I bought this product based on the excellent reviews it had gotten here on Amazon, but I admit that I am sorely disappointed. I bought this knowing that there was no handle as depicted on the case, so I will not count this against the product in the review.My main complaint is with the CD sleeves. Both the cloth and the plastic parts do not meet expectations. The cloth is extremely thin and light, and feels like I could poke my finger through it if I tried. It is almost translucent when held up to a light. Secondly, the clear plastic part of the sleeves feel low quality, like they would tear or stretch after extended use.If this is being used for its intended purpose of carrying CDs on the go, the hard shell exterior provides adequate protection. However, since the sleeves are of such low quality, my CDs fall out if the case gets shaken a bit. And, just to reiterate, there is no handle as shown in the product image.Pros:-Cheap-Hard shell-ZipperCons:-Flimsy CD sleeves-CDs tend to come out of sleeves-No handleI instead recommendBankers Box 64-CD Capacity Wallet with Built-In Cleaning Cloth, Faux Leather, Black 85129 / FEL85129, which I also own, as it is much higher quality and is still suitable for on the go CD carrying.
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
I purchased the Audio Research ARH450 "Professional Closed-back Studio Headphones" to replace a 10 year-old Aiwa X815 headphone set. The pads were begining to come apart. Functionally, they were in perfect operating condition. So, I turned up the ARH450 headphones. The search criteria included 50 or 60mm rare earth (neodymium) magnets, studio grade, single point entry, a long cord & a mini-plug. The ARH450 has 50mm magnets (NOT 60mm 'rare earth' Neodymium magnets), a long cord with a 1/8" plug adapter for the RCA Phone-jack style plug; it should be the other way around. "Studio Grade? NOT hardly. "Professioinal?" Pretend. Closed-back... well, that's right. On the first listen to one of my music CDs, I found the "highs" to be scratchy, and the (enhanced) bass to be weak on the AR 'phones, and the AR ear cups to be much smaller. Side-by-side comparison with the Aiwa X815 'phones proved the sound differences between the two phones. The makers of the AR 'phones (Thomson) "claim" them to be something that they are, in fact, NOT. IF you just need cheap headphones, and you've never heard better, these will suffice. I was disappointed in the sound quality, and returned them. The shortcomings were NOT Amazon's fault.
Card showed fatal error after taking only 3 pictures, tried reformatting and still it does not work.
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.
The included IR Blaster does not work with the Motorola QIP-2500 STB.You can only record from the channel you are watching.This seems to be just fine and dandy with Hauppauge.Apparantly Hauppauge does not consider FIOS customers worthy of support and don't really want to hear from them.Haupauge support states that there is no working code.They also state that any resulting inconvenience is the fault of the customer for failing to verify that this" state of the art" device works with current technology.How foolish of me to assume it worked with a small,rinky dink, bit player like Verizon.Hauppauge does not have any support at all on their USA webpage.There is a UK page that has a good forum, but nobody over their has FIOS so there is really no support.Hauppage phone support consists of them arguing with you.Email support is non- existant.They just deny any problems or blame the customer.You cannot get past the stonewalling.Even leaving messages for the USA distribution companies owner doesn't work- they just don't call back.This is definitely a company you want to avoid.
I used this player 7 times in 8 months the manufacture date is April 2004 and every time I play a dvd on it, it plays for 15 to 20 minutes then freezes.I called Magnavox for support and they told me to clean the laser. I cleaned the laser and it still does the same thing, and I was told it is no longer warranteed. I spent nearly $400 for a player that I used less than 10 times and the company wouldn't repair or replace it. BEWARE!!!!
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.
I bought this due to the ratings of other Amazon[.com] readers. After reading it, I am very unclear about what most readers love about this book. I like all types of books (aside from trashy romance novels) which may be why I found the story line to be predictable, flat and unfulfilling. The Author takes great time to paint pictures, but there is very little depth. If you like romance novels, perhaps you may enjoy this one because it has plenty of romance and charm, but very little substance. I'd say spend your time diving deeper into a book that has more layers of significance and meaning.
Bought this as a replacement for my original battery in my Canon S200 digital camera. Worked once for approx 3/4 the time that the OEM battery held charge. Now it wont hold a charge for more than 10 pictures. Waste of money and time.
Hello ,I have ordered 2 HDMI 25' cables and they received on time. They were packed in cover and I opened it when I was connection to my media room and found one of the cable HDMI port is broken and removed completely from the connection. I didnot see it till yesterday and would like to return the product now. Suggest me how to contact the seller and send this item or will I get the new item, let me knowLink Depot HDMI to HDMI Cable (25 feet)
I liked the case for the first few months. In combination with the stylus pen, it was a nice package. Six months later, I'm not so pleased. It is not very good at protecting the palm from inadvertent power-on. It also pins down the up arrow, so alarms barely sound before they're silenced. Worse than that, the rail that holds it to the case is attached with a strip of rubber that is ripping off. This is probably because the rail fit is pretty tight and the edges around where the rail inserts into the Palm are a little sharp. Taking the palm in and out of the case daily (which you need to do to sync or charge) has worn down the rubber. I'm thinking of asking for a refund.
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....
I'm reasonably tech-savvy, and have a simple network with a Linksys router, so I took a chance despite the bad reviews. I followed the install instructions religiously but the install CD failed from step 1. I tried the workarounds kindly offered by some Amazon reviewers and searched other web forums, but as soon as one workaround clicked, another issue presented. I drew the line at paying Linksys for tech support to fix their installation software. Then I wasted another hour restoring the original network configuration that was trashed by the install process. Cisco, we're not all MIT network engineers -- it shouldn't be this difficult. Thanks, Amazon, for making it so easy to return this paperweight.
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.
This book suffers from a writer enamored with her own writing ability. Donna Tartt puts together some lovely turns of phrase, but lacks the ability to come up with a plot.I kept reading diligently waiting for everything to come together, and that just never seemed to happen.
We were given this as a gift by our child's aunt and uncle for use when travelling. They had the same model which they had used for a while.The player worked OK. It had very poor balance for use in a car with poor shocks. It would cause the DVDs to skip a lot. It was also difficult to adjust the carrier to fit in various cars we travelled in and almost impossible to hook onto an airplane seat.We lost the remote shortly after getting it so we could not skip any pre-menu ads or navigate the DVD menu options with just the player. Not good at all. At that point we might as well just use our laptop.
When I first bought this in summer 2007, I was very happy with this little camera. But soon after, I started to struggle with uploading the videos onto my computer. Nine tries out of ten, the PC just didn't seem to "see" the device, so the Flip software failed to initiate. It took me multiple attempts to save my video files onto my PC. Finally today, after spending a maddening two hours trying to retrieve updated firmware from the Flip webside and trying every USB port on my PC without being able to save my videos, I called customer support. A very nice and patient man spent 3 hours on the phone with me and we still couldn't figure it out. After all else failed, he finally suggested I take it to a nearby CVS Pharmacy that happens to have a Pure Digital machine that could make a DVD from the videos on the Flip recorder. It didn't work. The CVS machine didn't "see" my Flip either. So, six hours later, my videos are still trapped on my Flip and I am no closer to a solution. The nice young man in customer support said he would escalate my case to higher level technical support and I should expect a call back in a few days. I'm so sorry I bought this product. What a sad waste of time and money!
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
Bought this printer hoping it would give clear wonderful pictures. WRONG! What a dissappointment! The pictures come out dark! Had to get Adobe 7.0 to print pictures, still dark, went on Epson web site and downloaded the improved program because of dark pictures, Still DARK. I have to lighten all my pictures by 45% just to get a decent picture. NEVER AGAIN! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRINTER!
If you do a lot of printing on cd labels, business cards, etc. this is not the printer for you. The printer has an annoying habit of forgetting settings when the paper is changed resulting in a lot of wasted ink. The printer would either ignore margin settings (printing to the edge of the page, which would be fine if that is what I had wanted) or printing in such a way that the ink smeared (this is on card stock designed to be used with ink jet printers) even after several minutes exposed to air. As you can imagine this gets old after 10 wasted sheets of specialty paper and ink cartridges that go from full to empty.This is a problem with every all-in-one I've purchased from HP (like the F335) so it is definitely a problem with HPs internal workings. Customer support didn't seem too surprised with my problems and suggested that I take it to a tech center for "tweaking". Um...sure. Just what I expect to do with a brand new printer.Again, printing on normal paper isn't a problem, so if that is all you do or just need a home fax machine with occasional printing needs this printer is fine. Just beware of using anything else!
I bought this case almost a year ago. I love the case itself. It is strong and easy to use and fits my Palm TX almost perfectly (the place for headphones is not quite aligned properly).But I have one very serious complaint against this case: the belt clip is unreliable. Because it uses a screw that you can screw into the back of the case if you want to use the belt clip, there is no permanent lock to prevent the screw from coming un-screwed. And it does!When I received the case, I read the documentation and it mentioned this problem. They said to tighten it really tight. So I did. Fine. I even checked it periodically. But one day it fell off and my Palm went skidding across the parking lot with the case open, face down.There wasn't actually much cosmetic damage, but the screen alignment went wacky on the bottom area. And it didn't fall due to a loose screw. It fell because the screw stripped out.Now, when I want to tap on the line of functions at the bottom of the screen, I have to tap 2-3mm below the control I want. And typing on the virtual keypad is not aligned either. The top of the screen seems ok, but the bottom is messed up from the shock.My reccommendation is that if you choose to buy this case, fine if you don't want to use the belt clip. If you want a belt clip, buy something else. Your palm, and your pocket $$$, will appreciate it.I have sent Rhinoskin a message to their customer service. I will see what they say.
Bought this unit 7 months ago. Long story short: TV fails to power on. Sony says its broken and requires service. They will cover parts but not labor. We get to pay a premium for in house labor or somehow transport the 150+ pound unit into the shop. Don't do this to yourself. Spend the money on something else.A follow up: After 3 weeks in the shop and $200 in labor costs, the power problem was fixed. Now, three short weeks after getting it back we see a strange, disctinct area of discoloration in the lower right corner of the screen. The support solutions offered were not of help - it needs a repair person to asess the problem once again. So, we are now 8.5 months into this purchase, and we are looking at another $200 to keep it working. Sony claimed maybe they would consider reimbursing us for the labor costs as even they admit these kinds of problems should not be happening with a unit less than a year old, but then they canceled the review of the case for unknown reasons without notifying us. Oh how I rue the day we bought this tv!
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.
I've had this printer for a bit over a year. It worked just great and I was really happy with it, but then... it stopped printing colors and then stopped printing black. After some research I found there is a known problem where a tube at the bottom of the printer clogs with ink. The tube pops off. I followed the directions to fix it (which involved taking the printer apart and several hours of work) and I'm printing again, but not great. Print quality is terrible. I would not recommend buying this unit because the fix is not something an average user would want to do.
I was hoping to do a lot with such a product. however, it didn't work either with small devices such as cellphones and cameras nor big ones. It seems great product but unfortunately it deserves this star because there is no zero star.
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 purchased this unit less than two months ago and it has never worked right. It turns off after one disk plays and the menu display will not come up. Forget the GE 800 number - they route you to a long distance number and keep you on the phone forever. They would not take it back, but told me to buy a disk cleaner. My local repair shop said that would do nothing. Why should I buy more stuff to try to fix their problem? By the time I make the long distance calls, buy the &quot;fixes&quot; and pay to ship it back, I will have spent good money on a piece of junk. I've decided to dump the unit and buy a new one of better quality.GE...thanks a whole bunch...
I bought this unit in August 2004, and had been using it with both TiVo Basic and TiVo Plus, until it conked out in February 2006. Eighteen months is not an acceptable product life for any video component in my book, and now I have a friend trying to hack a repair by swapping out what is apparently a dead HDD with a $40 Seagate 160GB HDD. If he succeeds, the unit will go to 160 hours of available recording time. That will make up for the downtime.In short, however, I must warn any prospective buyers that these kind of hard disks are not really meant to run non-stop for years on end. Perhaps the best plan is periodically to have a tech friend create a mirror/backup of your season passes/preferences/etc, and to use "TiVo to Go" regularly to send your favourite recordings to your home PC. The system inside is Linux, not Windows, so that's why a techie is needed for the hack.Finally, if you don't care to do more than use this as a modern VCR with time-shifting, stick with the free TiVo Basic. In retrospect, paying for the lifetime service doesn't make sense when not six months later the unit dies...
Should have read the reviews first - saw it on sale at Office Depot for $20. I wanted it for the ability to convert DVD to different formats such as mp4 or wmv. Does not work at all - error message pops up every time I tried to convert and the program shuts down. Do not waste your time on this piece of carp!
Product took very long to receive, I have purchased a lot from online over the years and never had such a long shiping time. Product came intact and well packaged. After installing new HDMI cord I could not get the cable box to work. After having a tech from the cable company come and replace the box he found that it was the cord that did not work. I do not recommend purchasing this item.
Same problem as many others. The month after warranty expired it wouldn't open and said "BLOCKED". I called and was told to unplug it and press "ON" when replugging. "BLOCKED" again came up. It does not even have screws you can unscrew yourself without special tool. I lost hours of recordings when it would shut itself off during record or play modes! Over priced even if it did work for more than a few months.I'll NEVER buy Magnavox again because of bad product and run around service guy who said "It is probably past warranty, they all should be" It shouldn't have been on the market.
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 very expensive paperweights after 3 months of trying everything short of magic to get them to work on various computers in the office.
product shipped fast and no issues with seller. The cable i received was defective. Since it was only a few bucks I didn't attempt to contact the seller for a replacement.
LCD viewer failed on first day of use. As instructed by Kodak, I mailed the camera to Texas for repair. It has been more than three weeks now and I haven't heard a thing.
Sharp Electronics AL-1642CS Digital Laser Copier/Printer with 2nd Paper Tray.This product arrived with a broken toner cartridge, although sharp replaced it free of charge. That is the only nice thing that I could say about Sharp. A big problem I had with this machine was its frequent paper jamming issue that resulted in wasting at least 20% of the paer fed to the machine. By the time I managed to call the customer service, I narrowly missed the warranty period and the associate told me I have to ship this huge thing at my own cost and then pay all repair bills my self. I know lot of reputed companies like SONY repairs their products free of charge, if the warranty period is narrowly missed.I somehow managed to use it with one paper tray that worked fairly well. However, things became worse when I bought a new Vista Laptop. I was able to make my Lexmark multi function deskjet printer and my Brother multifunction laser printer at the office to work smoothly with the vista machine by using updated drivers that could be downloaded easily from the respective company web sites. However, after spending a lot of time at the Sharp support site, I realized that sharp doesn't consider the AL-1642CS Digital Laser Copier/Printer as a printer. I was able to locate the driver under copiers and download the driver. However after installation, there was only the following printer models available for selection to add.AL-1651CS, AL-1661CS, AL-1556, AL-1566, AL-1655CS.That is AL-1642CS was not listed. Subsequently, after spending close to an hour with a customer service representative reinstalling the software, we couldn't make it to work. Even though that representative told me he will give me a call after figuring out how to make it work, I never received that call. After about six months I once again tried the Sharp site today, hoping that they might have rectified the situation by now. I downloaded the drivers from http://www.sharpusa.com/products/TypeSoftware/0,1086,20,00.html. The site gives the following information.Print Driver and Scanner Drivers for select AL modelsModels: AL-1530CS, AL-1540CS, AL-1551CS, AL-1641CS, AL-1642CS, AL-1651CS, AL-1655CS and AL-1661CS.However, after installing the driver, I still do not have AL-1642CS listed as a printer for adding to the printers collection. I located the folder where the files are updated and found sc1bjenu, which is listed as a setup information file. In that file only the following models are listed, which is why the other files are not available for selection.Model1="SHARP AL-1661CS"Model2="SHARP AL-1651CS"Model3="SHARP AL-1556"Model4="SHARP AL-1566"Model5="SHARP AL-1655CS"Sharp do not provide any information for the installation of these files. If the driver above doesn't work for AL-1642CS, why are they listing it under this driver and why they are not providing a suitable driver for this printer. This is a very irresponsible behaviour that is not expected from a multinational company like Sharp. I would think twice before buying any Sharp prducts.
Monster Cable is best known for its high-end stereo and video cables, with equally high-end prices. There are those who say that these expensive cables can make all the difference to a high-end audio/video system; there are others who say that they make no difference whatsoever.But when it comes to telephone cable, there is simply no room for that sort of debate. Spending $20 for a ten-foot length of telephone cable is simply ludicrous, and Monster Cable loses a great deal of credibility in my eyes for even offering the product.The telephone signal going to your modem has in all likelihood travelled down thousands of feet of cables, and a maze of telephone company switching equipment, before it reaches that jack in your wall. That journey has caused signal loss and distortion. Unless your current modem cable is physically damaged in some way, there is simply no way that those ten feet of modem cable will make a significant difference.And if you're still inclined to disagree, consider this: What about the cable running through your house's walls, connecting the phone company's junction box to your wall jack? It's almost certainly not made out of any special high-tech materials; it's probably whatever brand the contractor could find on sale when he or she wired your house. And it's almost certainly much longer than your modem cable, meaning that its capability to cause distortion and signal loss is much greater. If you're not going to rip that cable out of your wall--and you wouldn't, because that would be foolish and silly--then why on Earth would you spend so much money on the last ten feet of cable that happens to stick outside the wall?If the quality of your phone connections is bad, then you may need a better modem; or you may need to call the phone company in to inspect the lines and make any needed repairs. But replacing a working modem cable with a SuperCable simply isn't going to make a difference.If you do need a new phone cable, then go down to your local Target or similar store, and buy a basic cable there; use the money you'll save for high-end stereo cables if you feel so inclined, since there's at least a chance that money spent there will actually have an impact.
I bought this to test a PSU that I suspected as having problems. Sadly, it told me that the PSU was working fine. I swapped Power Supplies, and the motherboard fires up, with the suspected bad PSU, I get lights (on the motherboard) and the fans spin, but it won't POST or even fire for that matter.I bust out the multimeter, and lo and behold, the 12V 4 pin rail is only pushing about 8.8 - 9.0 Volts. I check the known good PSU, and it reads 12V exactly. I check the suspected PSU on the molex 4 pins, and same thing, 8.8 - 9.0 Volts, the 5V portion comes up perfectly. The "tester" reads the 4 pin molex plug as working as well.My best conclusion is that the "tester" from Ultra merely tests for continuity, but does not actually check voltage/amps. Sadly, this product looks pretty, and may very well detect some bad PSU's, but should not be relied on, as there is a LOT more than just an incomplete circuit that can go wrong with a PSU.I've seen a few other PSU testers that claim they test for high/low voltage as well, and I'm going to check them out and see how they perform compared to this product.
This item could be a good one, but not if you buy it from Amamax. The adapter shipped by this seller is NOT the same brand listed on Amazon (Syba). It is a cheap imitation which does not work properly (at least for me it didn't). When connecting two devices (a keyboard and a mouse) to the adapter, one is not being recognized. I have similar adapters of other brands (e.g. amazon product B00008ZPED), and they work flawlessly with the same devices. So the problem is obviously with with the adapter.Amamax is not only a dishonest seller, but was difficult to deal with when I wanted to return the item. I had to send multiple emails, and then they wanted me to call(!) to have the refund processed. I finally had to file a claim with Amazon. Stay away from this seller!
DHCP over the wireless though the expander is sluggish to say the least, at least in the case of mixed-mode Ethernet. I ran Wireshark on my wireless laptop while attempting to connect with my PSP to the wireless and noticed 2 second response times... perhaps this is the mixed mode environment which is required for my PSP to work: My solution for this - manually configure all subnet parameters on my home network - at least the 802.1b devices. You may want to consider manually configuring all IP address parameters for all wireless devices to ensure they connect quickly to the network - although the more devices you have the more you'll need to keep track of.Additionally if you have network security be prepared to manually configure everything. I use WPA-SK security and the auto configuration utility failed to work. Simply turn off MAC addrress filters (if you enable them) plug the ethernet cable into a wired hub on your network, and connect to 192.168.1.240 (default password is admin). The wireless parameters are on a sub-page in the configuration utility, so change those first to match your existing wireless network's parameters. When you click submit the expander will reboot. Then change the SSID and make sure you match the channel number to your existing network's channel or you'll have problems. Manually configure the router IP address as 192.168.1.1 and you should be good to go - but don't forget to disconnect the LAN cable from the expander or all of a sudden all your Windows machines will be reporting a duplicate IP address on your network.Re-enable MAC address filtering after putting the MAC address of the expander in the table and you should be good to go.Another thing I noticed is sluggish learning of Windows NetBIOS names as well - again sometimes up to 2 seconds or so before a response comes back, well longer than the 750 millisecond windows default (which you can increase with a registry setting).Overall, it does expand my network and gives me higher signal quality, especially when I run my microwave and washing machines which usually interfere with the wireless to some degree.UPDATE: Fed up with the inconsistent functionality of this expander, I've since returned it and paid the 15% restocking fee. I'm back to only one wireless access point and deal with the microwave / clothes washer when it is switched on. This product was not a solution for me.
This cable worked fine for a few months, but lately it has been suffering from constant dropouts. I can't get through pretty much any session on the computer without the video going out over and over again.
I wanted something that would allow my husband and I to be on our DSL at the same time. This did not allow us to do so. I was disappointed. Perhaps I did not understand it's use. Everything connected properly but it only allowed one internet line to be used so it was not what I expected or thought I bought.
My first comment is that if you are going to purchase this or any other HP Media Center, you'd better hope it arrives in perfect operating condition or you may experience the worst customer support imaginable. Other than their ignorance, arrogance and absolute unwillingness to listen or document any conversation, there is no method of resolving issues, no matter how far they escalate the case. Secondly, if you use any type of real-time digital music workstation hardware or software, it probably will not work. Windows XP Media Center is not compatible with nearly all music production and editing hardware or software. Altough this is the only operating system that has this flaw, HP did not feel it necessary to point this out on advertising or in any informational material.
You get what you pay for and this was cheap - lesson learned
I ordered a stylus from them. It says "hurry only 20 left in stock" right below the items image. I get an email saying they are out and my order has been cancelled . I sell things on AMazon. I know how easy it is to keep your inventory up to date. DO IT!
I bought this headphone because its hight review rating on amazon. However, when I first plug this in. The sound quality is worse than my ipod earbuds. The finish looks like they were made in the 90s. This might be a big hit back then. But technology has evolved. Bose and Beats have way better quality than this so-called "industry standard". This is the headphone you will find in a college computer lab. If you want to "hear" music, or "feel" the bass, look some where else. It does not worth $90.
The mouse was defective & has not worked at all.Product needs to be returned for a refund.
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 bought this product be cause of the reviews, but I found they weren't correct, this vaccum is a pile of junk, it is noisey, it is hard to push, and it dumps the things it picks up back on the carpet or floor, the only thing good about this machine is the cord at least they were smart enough to put a decent cord on it, The next time I will buy at a local store, at least I can tell them in person what a bad product they have
I bought 3 of these. All of them do not work at 1080p. I've a Samsung LCD TV, Samsung home theatre system and a Comcast HD box. Even at 1080i, the TV drops signal every 10 seconds or so. I do not recommend this product at all.
IF there have a 0 star, I will choose it!Bad qunlity bad shipping speed, u can not hear any thing when plug ur headhone in this product.
Visioneer did an excellent job taking my money and giving me nothing in return. The software is extreamly unflexable(proprietary format, automation is faulty, very few useful settings). The scanner itself never worked properly. It cuts of pages too soon, no mater how many times it was calibrated, the pages twist as they go through sometimes, the switch to make it scan doesnt always work, it doesnt grab the paper evenly, etc.On top of all this, they have NO customer support. They dont even exist beyond their website. I have tried to email and call any number i can with no luck.Avoid all Visioneer products!
Unfortunately these cables did not work Christmas morning on our new PS3. Our TV said no HDMI signal detected. We had to wait until the 26th to go out a buy a much more expensive HDMI cable (I decided to go ahead and get Sony's)and it worked immediately. I know there isn't supposed to be a difference - but I probably will not risk it again - esp for Christmas morning. I was very disappointed.(the seller as offered to replace - so we'll see if these work).Jan 1, 2008 - the seller did replace these cables and the new cables worked on the first try just as well as my more expensive cable. But I would be cautious buying these again because judging from the reviews, the quality of these cables are not consistent.
This product is a piece of junk. The thing freezes almost every time I turn it on. The only thing I can do when that happens is take the battery out and put it back in. Even then, the thing just keeps on freezing when I try to play a song. Also, there are way too many unnecessary features, which makes this very confusing to use when you just want to play music. It is not at all user-friendly and the control stick hurts my fingers and is too difficult to use.If you just want a basic, intuitive MP3 player that WORKS, look elsewhere (like iPod, Sandisk, or Creative). The other reviewers are spot on. This thing belongs in a garbage can.
Nowhere other than the instructions that come inside the box is this mentioned. Very disappointed as I had fully researched to make sure this would work with my boys' christmas present.
They last only about 30 days. Only using about 15 mins a day. this is the second one. I will not buy again.
This system is a good radio/cd player but unfortunately that's it.I bought it for Sirius sat. radio and navigation.The navigation is very inaccurate, the cheap portable units at Target can run circles around it though you'll be the one going in circles if you rely on this navigation. It never takes you the same way twice, even on a round trip. And the routes it chooses are never the optimal. It loses me or shows me 100 yards to the side of the road on a clear day. Finally it will often not tell me I need to turn until I am on top of the turn. If you don't watch it the voice warning will come too late and you're past your turn.With Sirius you get an awful display. You can see the channel, the artist, the album, OR the song. It has a huge display but can't show the same information as my cheap plug in unit that I got for free years ago. Since Sirius can transmit all of that info it is ridiculous that Pioneer couldn't do the little programming it'd take to be a good sat. radio.I couldn't be much more disappointed with this. I wouldn't buy it knowing what I know now for half of what I paid. Look at a Kenwood with Garmin navigation and avoid this unit at all costs.
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 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.
Bought this unit for the big screen size and some other reviews that I had read. What a mistake. The unit operated for a few weeks OK with the turn by turn directions a major plus. However, after the initial break in period the unit lost all inputed memory which wouldn't have been a problem for me, but my wife was on business trip and she can't read a map from a Victoria's Secret catalog. Anyway, she lost the home memory function and manually inputed our address. After traveling 3 hours she was directed to the middle of the state, about 2 hours from our house where she called me and I was able to help her get home although she was 4 hours and 300 extra miles late!Went to the Cobra website for FAQ's about the problem or maybe a software patch, which there was one for this unit from 2 years ago, later than what I had installed, downloaded it, installed it and next time we stared the car there was a loss of internal memory and the unit stated in the welcome screen that there is possibly an update to the system memory. Called Cobra tech support, they told me to send it back and they updated the BIOS and installed the same update which I had done previously. This worked for 2 days with the same result after that with all loss of inputed memory.In summary if you want to buy this product you should be pretty sure of the warranty and possibly what the return restrictions are as some stores won't accept returns of used GPS units.If all the inputs you made to the memory drop off and you can't retrieve it don't even hesitate and call Cobra support at 773-889-3087 to ask how to return this model as it seams they can't even fix it.So don't waste your time and hard earned money, buy another brand.
I have a... Sony DVD player. Sony claims a 1 year part/90 day labor warranty. First, the machine simply stopped working after 5 months. Second, to send it in for warranty repair, Sony wants $92.00 for labor, upfront, plus I have to pay for the cost to ship the item. They don't assess the problem and then give you an estimate, permitting you to decide whether or not you want to go through with a repair. Third, when I noted that the cost to repair closely approaches the cost of a new machine, their customer service representative told me I should have purchased the extended warranty.My suggestion is, buy a more reliable product, not a Sony. Check out what the warranty, when you purchase. Select a product with 1 year parts and labor. Otherwise, find out what the manufacturer charges for warranty service.Watch out for deceptive warranty policies.
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'm really disspointed with this keyboard.When i try to charge this product there was a blinking red ligth in the keyboard showing that cannot be charged the product.I was revieming in internet sites and this is a common problem with this product and no solutions. In the logitech support site there is no info about this problem.I apologized not read before this information.I really not recommend this product.
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.
I purchased an LG RC199H to go with a new Samsung 2641 LCD TV. I could get the LG to communicate with the TV via component video cables or via coaxial cable, but not via HDMI. I spent many, many hours over 5 days, trying everything I could think of the get the HDMI connection to work. I called Samsung many times, had the HDMI cable and the LG tested at the store where I purchased them, even exchanged the TV, thinking it was the problem. I called Samsung technical service many times and, when I finally called LG, I found that Samsung TVs and HG recorders often cannot communicate via HDMI. The Samsung and LG technicians tried very hard to help me get my system set up for HDMI but nothing worked. I finally took the LG back where I purchased it and got a refund.
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!!!
The size is about right, for a small monitor or tv, but, the legs just lay in, they don't screw in, so if you have to pick it up to move it, the legs fall out.
It was an excellent docking speaker. After a month, it started to add some static and then quit. Cheap but unreliable.
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.
standard STD-CAT460 Replacement Antenna For Most Handheld Radios . this antenna does not come even close to fitting my radio. I have to have an antenna with 7/16" male threads or same diameter female threads according to drill gauge I measured with. It is completely useless to me. I would have sent it back if I had not forgotten to take it with me when I passed the ups store.It definately will not fit a hummingbird brand handheld marine radio.I have purchased any other items from amazon that I remember.I can only give this product a zero rating because I cannot use it.
Bought it and thought that I'd be able to put it to use. Cheap in price and the quality is just the same. Kinda tricky to use, but you can get used to it. Had to return it because it's not a practical lens, even just for [...] bucks.
I bought this "cordless" mouse as it was available for $12 from another online store. When I received it, to my surprise, i found out that this is not truly cordless. Ofcourse the mouse does not have a cord, but the receiver that is to be connected to USB port comes with cord - Compared to my other sleek and compact Logitech cordless mouse (silver), that comes with a thumb-sized cordless receiver, the Microsoft mouse is obsolete.The receiver is almost the size of the mouse and both mouse and receiver are bulky, making it difficult to carry around. Also, Microsoft does not provide any case for carrying the mouse. This means that it is definitely NOT a mouse for use with the laptop.My biggest concern with the mouse is that it does not have a on/off switch, which means mouse remains ON always and battery power is consumed even while it is not in use. As per the instruction manual, the receiver can be snapped to a slot at the bottom of the mouse when not in use, to automatically turn off the mouse. From my experience, I see that even after doing this, the mouse still remains on.Unlike other reviewers here, I did not have any problem connecting the mouse. I just plugged the receiver in to the USB port and it worked. I did not have to install any drivers or do any configuration to install the mouse.I was able to use the mouse with good reception only as far as 2-3 feet from the receiver. If mouse is moved farther than this, the response to the mouse movement and clicks becomes slow.I would not recommend buying this product. Not worth the money.
What a waste of time this turned out to be. I was connecting to an existing network, through a brand new linksys router (WRT54G). This expander never linked, though it (the expander) was being located by my laptop, identified the network name, etc. but just wouldn't link. I returned it for a refund.First, you should know that this range expander halves your connection speed to any device that connects through it. That's right. If you have a 54 mbps router/access point this device bounces that signal but only at 22 mbps. Perhaps helpful in specific situations but since it's broadcasting broadly you may inadvertently downgrade your wireless connections.Second, the documentation is a joke. Extremely unhelpful.Third, the linksys website is also very unhelpful. Nothing specific to assist. No troubleshooting tips, no better guides.Don't waste your time too.
i got this router twice it works great but both the times there is a hardware failure. i need to ship it back to dlink to get a replacement. Hope i get one that lasts for a while.
I BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE I READ A HOW-TO ARTICLE ON TV CALIBRATION.IT RECOMENDED THIS EXACT PRODUCT.IT DOESNT TELL YOU ANYTHING YOU DONT ALREADY KNOW IF YOUR SMART ENOUGH TO OWN A HDTV.ITS A ADVERTISMENT FOR A MUSIC VIDEO FROM SOME SKANK IVE NEVER HEARD OF.IM SO MAD I DONT WANT TO EVEN BOTHER TO DO THE WORK TO RETURN IT.BEWARE.ITS THE BIGEST JOKE IVE SEEN FOR A LONG TIME.IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.............IF YOU CAN TURN YOUR TV ON AND OFF,YOU DONT NEED THIS.I WAS ALL PUMPED UP,THINKING MY NEW TV WOULD LOOK EVEN BETTER...NOT
All I can say is "Buyer Beware". The system requirements list Windows XP, however the driver and paperport software do not run under Windows XP Service Pack 2. New computers now come with SP2 and anyone using Microsoft's automatic updates has probably been updated to SP2. Visioneer makes no mention of this in their product information and you really have to dig through their knowledge base to find out the scanner will not work with your system, once you've already bought it and the software fails to install. What a disappointment. Visioneer recommends that you uninstall Service Pack 2 and completely uninstall the paperport software. After you do that and if you still have a viable operating system, the scanner software will install and work.
I've owned two of these players within the past two years. Both of them stopped working completely within days of the lapse of warranty. The one that died most recently was manufactured in May 2005 and in my possession for less than 11 months.The Philips Customer Service Dept is very polite, if useless and less than accommodating, and their admission that my unit was defective and subsequent suggestion that I pack the unit up and mail it back so that they can send me a refurbished one would have resulted in my spending more than I would have had I purchased a new unit. Also, there was no warranty on my replacement unit, which I did not know, and of which they did not inform me when they replaced the first defective unit.In my experience, I found that the player seemed to run hot, took quite a while to load a disk, and it did not work for longer than 10-11 months before it died. However, it's true. It did play everything I threw at it, until it played nothing at all. So, if you don't mind replacing this product every 10-12 months, it's great. I, for one, will never buy another one.
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....
I thought these would be a great addition to those of us whose ear buds keep falling out. They don't quite work. The tip fits in the ear just fine but the rubber around the ear bud itself slips off rather simply. Although the price is not high, it isn't worth it.
Earlier, the IOMAGIC used to be rebagged Benq dw1620. Now BTC. Horrible quality. It's worth spending $10 more and buy either NEC, BENQ, PLEXTOR 740a or atleast you know what you are buying. This is just not worth even spending $20.
I know a lot of people have reviewed and liked this product. Perhaps it works for them, but I hate it. This set of headphones is already in the garbage. Why? The sound quality is not nearly as good as the reviews led me to believe it would be. I have other headphones with much better sound, but that is not the primary reason that I dumped them. The wire placement for the headphones is in an uncomfortable place - in front of the ear-coverings, so the wires are over my cheeks as they drop down to my ipod. I would rather have the wires toward the back and out of the way. Also, I like to drop the wires down the back of my shirt to get them out of the way and hook my ipod onto my belt. The wires on these headphones are too short for this, and with the wire-placement, the wires cut across my neck when I tried wearing them this way. I have purchased two Koss products. I've been disappointed with both. There will not be a third.
This product broke about two weeks after I got it. The Crank for the top of the camera stopped working, and the plastic easilly chipped, so now it's broken. Do not get it, it's not even worth the $25
I love my SP-350 as well as the FL-20 flash however on two subsequent dive trips the fitting on the PFL-01 housing has broken where the cable attaches. Both times I noticed it before leaving the surface and was able to save the FL-20. The first time Olympus covered it although not without some amount of hassle. I have not even bothered to contact them the second time. The problem is that the fitting and cable attach to the outside (left side) of the housing where it can come in contact with any number of things to include the boat as the crew hands the camera to the diver in the water. If they had mounted it on the right it would be somewhat protected. The second time it failed I was being extremely careful because of my first experience. Not sure what it touched but it was certainly not hard contact with anything. Other than that, the housing and flash work great.
I have had my Archos 605 WiFi 160G model for almost a year now. It's kept in pristine condition, never dropped, no blems, etc. When it works, I love it. When it doesn't, I hate everything the company stands for.The pros: The display is great... touch screen interface... great... user interface... great... movie quality... great... all in all technology of the software is wonderful. I purchased the docking station and the playback on the big screen is amazing. Records with ease with the remote.However... with the good, comes the bad...The cons: hard disk life is disappointing. This unit has been sent back twice for 2 disk drive replacements (or repairs) now but has had 3 HD failures (first one covered where I bought it online). All in all, I purchased the unit 11 months ago, and have been without it for 2.5+ of those months (it's still in repair after 6 weeks so I have no idea what my total time will be). I was quite disappointed at the first failure (failed within first 3 months). That was covered by the seller (I believe it was just swapped out as all my media was gone. Two months later, another disk failure again but this time it allowed me to "reformat it" to fix it using the repair menu... of course again losing GIGs of music/tv recordings/etc in the process. The latest failure was a complete failure of the disk. Obtained a new RMA (still under the same 1st year warranty). The device is still at Archos (over 6 weeks now with no status or feedback) from them other then "we are processing your RMA" on the website. They have not provided any update and their customer service AVR number (1-877-300-8879) keeps you on music-hold for 15 minutes before disconnecting you and making you call back in and the cycle repeats. Their customer service is as poor as the quality of hard disks they use in this model. No one to answer the phone for either RMA confirmation nor technical support.Summary: spend your $400 dollars on a device with a good history or with a company with more reputable customer support. It's amazing to see a product that costs so much have such poor backing by the manufacturer. I thought spending that kind of money that I was getting a top of the line model, but unfortunately I just received a high-dollar lemon.
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.
CANNOT USE PORTS SIMULTANEOUSLY. ONLY REASON WHY I BOUGHT IT. WHY ELSE DO THEY MAKE THESE SEPARATE PORTS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE SIMULTANEOUSLY? DOES MY INTERNET SPEED HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT? THANK YOU!
i have never owned a printer that jammed so much in my life.photo quality is good, but S L O W and you MUST babysit the paper feed.brother really lost credibility with this one ....
I bought this scanner from Bestbuy, It's issssssslow. Spend few more bucks and get good one.
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.
I wasted $200 by purchasing the router. Wireless connection keep dropping every two days and you need to reset the router, wireless range is very less when compared to WRT54. Stay away from the router. I really don't understand how linksys can release such a worst product.
Wouldn't function correctly.Getting service out of Motorola is like pulling teeth, your teeth, by yourself, without novacaine.
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 bought this just over three months ago, and I wish I hadn't. The wire often pops out of my iPhone, so I need to fiddle with it while driving to get proper sound (not the safest thing in the world). Far worse, though, is the squeaking noise that's developed. I can't listen to quiet music anymore because the noise is just too loud. I guess it's time to order a new cassette adapter, and you can bet it won't be this one.
Its cheap for a reason!! This cable produced a barely viewable picture, with interference lines across the screen, and was a waste of money. Spend the extra, and get something worthwhile. Its a pointless purchase.
I purchased the battery despite some bad reviews. I should have known better. The battery does not fit my garmin gpsmap 478 very well. It keeps popping out. However, that is not the only problem. The battery would not charge completely. It would only charge to about a third of its potential.
The mechanics of this mouse was ok, the exterior sides, however became sticky almost like it had a gooey melting rubbery material flaw.
Don't be fooled by the product image and think the drive is covered in brush aluminum. The entire case is made out of plastic. There are great reviews and praises on how reliable the drive is, but based it's design it does not seem to be able to dissipate heat very well. The drive actually heats up hotter and faster than my other ext & int hd. I'm no engineer, but having the fan located at the bottom with minimal ground clearance seem to recycle more hot air than it can blow out. And since the case is made out of plastic there is no way the case can act as a heat sink.The size is the most compact external 500gb hd I've seen but I am hesitating in putting any important files on it due to the heat issue. Oh, as for the much talked about fan noise...the vibration of the hd + fan adds to the noise. Its not lawn mower loud, but it is noticeable on top of the noise my desktop makes. It also depends on your personal noise tolerance, but i prefer to keep the drive off when i am not using it and as far away from my work area as possible.(which is quite hard if you plan on using the 8 inch long USB cable that it came with.)
I'm a low voltage cable installer and this is one of the lower quality cables i have used. I have bought CAT5E cables from cables to go before and they were great. But this time the jacket is a lot thinner than before and kinks very easily, although the wires are easier to work. But i would still prefer a thicker jacket and higher quality cable.
This adapter was recommended on the Amazon website as a companion purchase with the Magellan RoadMate 2200T. This recommendation must be in error. First, the RoadMate 2200T comes with an AC Adapter. Second, this adapter is for another RoadMate and does not work with the RoadMate 2200T.
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.
Dimensions specified are incorrect: the bag I received (and returned) is 17" x 12", not 18" x 13" as listed. The 17" Dell Vostro will not fit, unless you like the idea of forcing the zippers closed around the corners of the laptop: that means there's zero cushioning at the corners, NOT why you (or I, at least) want a cushioned laptop sleeve. And that's with nothing "extra" poking out of the laptop shadow, no additional battery space, no dongle, nothing but the laptop itself, not a fit. Dimensions are NOT as advertised.Looks like it would be a good choice for a 16" laptop, though.[Update: there's a tag attached to the Microsoft bag that describes the internal fit of the sleeve: I didn't make a note of the dimensions, but they were considerably smaller than the dimensions Amazon quotes. Other sites, such as Wal-Mart, list conflicting and inaccurate dimensions, too.]
As stated, I got about 20 pages out of the first cartridge, and about 5 out of the second. The colors seems to be holding up decent, but I mostly print documents and not much color. Guess I'll go back to the canon brand. Bummer.
I bought a pair for use at work and I loved them, so I ordered another pair for at home. Too bad they had changed them so that they were too big for my head. It was a big disappointment. I hate when things get "updated" in a bad way. Fortunately they paid the return postage...
I have been a fan of Western Digital hard drives for many years, but that ended with this product. I purchased an Essential Edition 250GB drive for my daughter as a Christmas gift, by New Years it was DOA. Giving WD the benefit of the doubt, I exchanged it for an identical replacement. This one made it until early March. Three clicks and it turns off. WD says there is nothing I can do but return it under a RMA. They can do nothing about the lost data. So much for using this drive for backing up important files. I've have had at least a dozen WD drives over the years and never had a failure, they just became obsolete because of their size. This produce however....STAY AWAY!
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.
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.
this is a good printer, with good print quality for letters and pictures. the flaw it has is that the little piece that holds the ink cartridges on to the drive belt breaks off. i have had two of these printers and both had the same problem.
I took a chance and ordered a refurbished unit and it did not work. It corrupted the settings on my wireless router that took me two hours to correct. I can't complain about the service I got from the company as they gave me an MRA and refunded my money in a timely manner.
This is a great idea for all of us with vinyl and tape to convert to CD. It worked great for about 6 cds then became very inconsistant. Only half of the display was visible. Shortly it stopped playing any cd. Can't recommend it.
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.
Difficult to open DVd player, subwoofer useless. Save your money. You truly get what you pay for
I purchased this or rather say got it FREE with Nikon d40 promotion and I was really upset with the picture quality I was getting from Nikon d40 with this filter on, one day I decided to remove this filter and try..O man what a difference...this filter add lot of whiteness in photos and you can easily see reflections...dont waste money and buy Hoya...I am going to do the same
I had this unit for about a week before it died. It was plugged into a surge protector.
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.
This hub provides full USB 2.0 speeds to all connected devices. However, the rapid charge feature (Fast charging ports) only work when the unit is NOT connected to your computer. An iPad, for example, needs a lot of power to charge. WARNING: It will fail to charge if the hub is connected to your computer. Again, the USB cable that connects the D-Link hub to your computer must be disconnected for iPad charging to occur. This makes the usefulness of the two "Fast charging ports" practically worthless because disconnecting the D-Link from your computer obviously means all connected devices would no longer be connected. Attached drives, keyboards, etc., would all go "dead" while you're charging your iPad. This is NOT practical, at all.There is one minor exception: IF you are a Windows user AND you want your iPad to charge WHILE the hub is connected to your Windows computer, there is a special piece of software you can install that will allow this to happen. Again, this works only for iPads and is available only to Windows users. Mac users, you're out of luck and will be stuck with the the disconnect "feature" to charge your iPad.Nowhere in the marketing material online or on the packaging itself is this "feature" disclosed. You must open the package and read the small print to determine this. Fail. Big-time fail.
For an inexpensive filter (free with the lens I bought) it is fine. lots of ghosting as you might expect for an uncoated filter. I have removed it and do not plan on using it again.On my bigger glass I tend to use 77mm multi-coated filters which run in the ~$100+ range. I may purchase a 58mm coasted version of this filter for ~$40 (or about 10% of the cost of the lens I would be putting it on).However, with the 50mm f1.4 I tend to shoot in low light with light sources in the frame. No filter will generally be my choice for these situations.
This product is not serviceable after one year warranty! Am informed by Buffalo tech support that the root operating system is not accessible by Buffalo or anyone except the Japanese firm they appear to only be resellers for and who do not offer support. I bought two of these Terastations and one of them failed to boot after only three months. If this happens to you after the warranty, you are out the considerable purchase price (as much as $1000!) as no one can service it. I found Buffalo tech support extremely difficult to reach and not adequately knowledgeable of their own product. Buffalo's system for RMAs is also a hassle. I strongly advise to avoid buying this product that Buffalo is maintaining an obviously deceptive support position on.
Plugged it in to my NAS drive setup for a RAID 1 configuration. It started working then quickly died.
While this product has a nice package and is very easy to install, overall output is far below what I expected for the size and wattage.
The first item I received was defective and I was unable to use it. I returned it to the manufacturer at my expense plus a $19.95 return charge and they sent me a new one. I tried to record from 33-1/3rd records to a CD. The sound quality semed distorted as if the music was being playedslightly slower than it should be. I contacted the mfg. again and they paid the freight to return the second item to their factory. I asked to receive a credit for the purchase amount--they refused because they want to send me another unit I don't want. I have contacted Montana Consumer Affairs in the meantime. Also, Focus Camera, that shipped the original item refused to credit me as well.
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...
I got the items and to my dismay, two of the items broke as they were taken from the box, Not worth the money!
I guess you get what you pay for but Lexmark used to be so much better quality than their printers of late are. This is the second Lexmark printer(2 different models) that I have purchased only to have to replace them within a year of only light to moderate home use for paper feed problems. I contacted Lexmark on it and their answer was to open up the printer, clean out the paper feed roller and that I really should be doing this on a regular basis! What a crock!! We have several HP printers at work and have used them for years without having to something like this. Lexmark is getting a reputation in the consumer reports of having paper feed problems. OK is you want to spend $30 or so and use it for a year and then replace it again. It prints nice before the paper feed messes up but then it's a totally worthless printer as it won't even let you manually feed the paper in...just won't pick it up no matter what you do. For $30 I don't think I should have to clean off the print roller with rubbing alcohol every couple weeks like Lexmark tech support recommended. Will not buy Lexmark ever again after having this happen 2 times on 2 different models now.
I bought this DVD in November and used it for about 4 months. In March, it started giving problems. It freezes while trying to play any DVD or VCD while the same DVD/VCD works fine in another player. I plan to throw this player and DON'T RECOMMEND this to anyone who wants to buy it. You will only get about 3-4 months to get you out of the warranty period. Warranty is valid for 3 months labor and upto 1 year with a $[...]service fee (I bought this for $[...])!!
I have had nothing but problems with several of these modems. When the Comcast tech came to install it, he went through 3 of these before he found one that worked! This piece of junk has frustrated me for the last time.The only thing this modem is good for is dropping your connection. Every time it gets a half decent download speed, it will lose the connection, every single time. Like to watch steaming video? Don't even bother with this thing- videos stutter, freeze, and crash the browser.For the entire time I've had to put up with this thing (5 months), I have never gotten any higher than 1/3 of the speed that I am paying Comcast for, and that was only burst speeds. This modem WILL choke your bandwidth- don't get it, unless you want to pay for bandwidth you can't use. I am returning it to Comcast the moment that my new Motorola arrives. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.
I baught another one this one had a hard time staying in tune.
I had to return this product twice because during shipping the product had opened somehow and spilled all over the contents in the box. I will still order from amazon just not this product.
I bought this step up ring from this seller as it was listed as a Tiffen brand ring. What I received was a generic ring I could have purchased for 1/3 the price. I have several Tiffen rings and they all say "Tiffen" on them. This one has a different finish and only has the filter ring sizes printed on it. It appears to work but I have had mixed luck with cheap rings in the past so buy Tiffen rings which are always good. Please be aware that you will probably get a generic ring if you buy from this seller and that you can likely buy the same thing cheaper, elsewhere.
I've gone through 2 of these in 1 month. On the first, the right headphone stopped working after about 2 weeks. The second pair -- same problem, but only after 1 week. I don't know if they're just from a bad batch or what...The sound is ok, but they're not that comfortable. They're rough on the ears, and the way they curve around your neck almost inhibits your movement.For retail of 29.95, they're a major letdown.
I got a great price for this internal Blu-ray drive, however it has caused me much work. I initially installed it in a brand new Vista PC. Although Vista recognized it, it wouldn't even play an audio CD. OK, I reinstalled it into another PC with Win XP. Guess what? Windows recognized it, but it would not play any CD, DVD or Blu-ray. I called the manufacturer's tech support and they said to send it back to Amazon. They highly discouraged me from returning it to them. I got my money back and bought an LG Blu-ray drive from another vendor and have been pleased with its performance. I rated this with two stars because of its low price when I purchased it. The price is considerably higher now because it is being sold by a third party vendor instead of Amazon.
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.
I am a serious business, management audiobooks listener. Over last two years, I must have heard around 70 books. Keeping track of cassettes, CDs was a big hasstle until I discovered that audible.com offers a lot of MP3 format. So through their online promotion, I purchased I-POD mini gold from Amazon. I run Windows XP on my computer. I quickly subscribed to Audible.com's Wall Street Journal and started using i-pod on my way to office. and here starts my misery:The software of I-Pod from the day one gives a lot of problem. System hangs or I-tunes responds with a lag of 30 seconds. It just tests your patience. Sometimes i-tunes doesn't kick off automatically or sometimes it opens yet does not recognizes I-Pod. So every day at 7A.M. I spend 10 minutes to half an hour struggling to download my WSJ News capsule. Great promist but very poor delivery!!And the worst was when I called support number of I-Pod, the lady in India said that I will have to pay $50 for the support. She said only first call is free and all subsequent calls will be charged??? What kind of service is this.I spend $180 on audible subscriptions and $250 on I-pod only to get nothing..Very bad experienceMy recommendation: Don't fall into the hype. Let Apple and Microsoft resolve their issues. Buy some smaller 128/256MB MP3 player and don't make your life complicated in the name of listening I-POD.Rajit Parashar
If you have a few weeks, and patience to strip all 8 leads of each Ethernet wire if you screw these all in, then these are PERFECT for your task! These are also perfect if you don't own, have a friend that owns, or can't afford to purchase a punch down tool.Took about 45 minutes to do the first one... of 16. Oh, and no connection. Waste. Unfortunately, I own a punchdown tool. These are a hassle at best.In addition, there's a random color scheme (or at least one that doesn't match that of Ethernet) of 8 solid colors, so you need to make sure you've memorized the WG/G/WO/B/WB/O/WBr/Br wiring pattern an put the wires in the correct order.I'm looking into how to return the others. Hopefully it won't be a hassle.
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.
bought a pair of Image Dynamics Ctx 6.5 speaker and they dont fit AT ALL. They may fit a 5.5 but there is NO WAY these will fit a 6.5 component set without ALOT of cutting.
Roku seems to basically have abandoned their Soundbridge customers to focus exclusively on their Netflix/Video business. For close to two months now I have been unable to access the RadioRoku website, any saved station other than the factory loaded presets and have received NO response to any emails or forum posts. This lack of attention to paying customers is deplorable.I actually enjoy using this product....which is why not having it function is so frustrating. I was an early-adopter and have recommended it highly to dozens of people.Until now.Don't do it.
I ordered this for my Garmin 2720 - it does not fit....what a piece of junk and it's not worth more than $5!
This did not work as advertised. It really did not keep the volume constant and had loud annoying clicks during its attempts to lower the volume.
The case is great, but that 's about it since I couldn't get any sound to come out. Not sure if this is a Mac OSX issue but I've read of other users having the same issue.
I have a lacie 2TB network drive. It is very slow. and after 12 months, it die for no reason. This is the second drive like this. It is very bad.
I've been in the repair business since 1975 and I have never seen a bigger piece of trash in my life than Polaroid. This also includes all LCD's made in China. If your consumers would stop buying TV's on price and do the math, you'd see your being ripped off. Come on , SMARTIN' UP..... Dan@DBS
I just wished I had looked at the Amazon reviews before buying this stupid thing. I paid for it little; it was on clearance at Target, but now wouldn't want it for free. I wonder how such a bad product could leave a factory. And Samsung is supposed to be a reputable company.Long story short, it does something when "recording" to a DVD but you can't do anything with the DVD - other players can't play it, computers can't play it; it's useless.Stay far away from it. Fortunately, it's an obsolete model by now.
This filter shows up as a recommended accessory for the Panasonic DMC-FZ50. However, it does not fit this particular camera.The diameter is right, 55mm. But the threads are not right. At first, I suspected that the threads-per-inch is different. But I went to a local camera store and purchased another filter, and this Tiffen filter screws in to the new filter OK. So I suspect that it's not the threads-per-inch, but maybe the threads are too tall (they have a slightly large diameter which binds against the camera).The man at my local camera store said that Tiffen changed their packaging a long while back, and the filter that I had was in the older packaging. So perhaps this filter was made for older film cameras and not for newer digital cameras (that's him talking, not me).Either way, this filter only screws in about 1/3 of a turn and then starts to bind. Don't buy this filter to fit a Panasonic DMC-FZ50.
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.
I purchased two of these H7 hubs - one is connected to a new HP Pavilion laptop running Windows 7 and the other is connected to an iMac. The unit connected to the iMac works great - everything you plug into it connects perfectly. But the unit hooked up to the HP doesn't work as well. I can't plug usb memory drives into it - half the time they aren't recognized. My scanner doesn't work either when connected through this hub. All these devices work fine when they are plugged directly into the HP's usb ports and they even work when connected to a cheap $5 self-powered mini usb hub. I don't know if the problem lies in the H7 hub itself or Windows 7. I have other gripes about Windows 7, but those are for another review.
Being that this is indeed a genuine HP AC Adapter that fit perfectly with my dv6000 and looked like a quality, sturdy product, imagine my surprise when less than a year later the product no longer works. Since I have a variety of spare parts, I know the AC Adapter is the culprit. I would have been better off buying a cheap knock off than spending money on this product. Very disappointed!
What a disappointment! I usually have great luck with Sony products, but not this one. This unit functions so poorly in humid environments that they've actually printed it up in the &quot;troubleshooting&quot; section of the manual! I live in the midwest and would come home in the summer and have to turn on the player 30 minutes before use so that the heat of the machine could &quot;burn&quot; the condensation off the laser lens. This is how Sony suggests dealing with this flaw! Even then, I could only get it to work 30% of the time. I took it back after a week and got the panasonic equivalent (only w/ 5 dvd changer!) and have been thrilled with it. Unless you live in a low humidity environment DO NOT BUY THIS!
You get less than what you pay for with this cable. I knew when I bought it not to expect something of high quality, but I've had it for less than a month and it's already stopped working.There were immediate problems with the audio, but they were ignorable. However, after owning and using the cable for only 3 weeks, I plug it in to my computer and the visual component was out, too. All I got was a green screen on my television.This product is crap. Don't waste your time with it.
Very poor quality. It died on me twice, each time on an exotic trip - horribly disappointing! Both auto and manual focus stopped functioning. Canon fixed it for free the first time, the second time it was no longer covered by warranty. I probably took just 300-400 shots with it total! It appears that a lot of Canon products - unless you buy the most expensive ones - are having quality problems. (My lens was made in Japan, BTW). The Toyota syndrome? Would like to buy it again, hoping that I may be be lucky this time - but do I want to risk spending over $300 just to see it die somewhere in Burma or Borneo while getting ready for one of those on-my-god shots, which is exactly what happened to me TWICE?
You get what you pay for ????? Does not stay secure in the USB Port! Wobbles like humpty dumpty, I do not want to wreck my laptop's USB for this. Great idea but it does not stay secure. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one!Wasn't even worth the cost to ship it to me. VERY disappointed!$$$ DO NOT WASTE YOUR CASH $$$$$$$ $$ $$$$N O S T A R S ! Wouldn't let me enter no stars required to enter one it's really a negative LOL
I could not get a single station to play acceptably. Returned this item after trying to go through every station without any positive results.
Unit work beautifully for the first 6 months (hence the ONE star). The unit started to freeze up occasionally and unexpectedly and would have difficulties locating the GPS satellites. Updated the software online to see if that would solve this problem. Unit deteriorated rapidly after the update and within a month not only would it freeze up on every session, fail to locate ANY satellite but it also would lose all recently and previously stored addresses and locations.After obtaining an RA number, sent unit to Magellan for repairs. Called 4 weeks later and they gave me a repair number and assurance it was being repaired. Called 4 weeks later and they said it was fixed and in test and would be sent back soon. After 2 weeks I called back and they now claim that they never have received the unit and want proof of me sending it! Total time without unit to date: 10 weeks and counting.I strongly recommend to avoid buying ANY Magellan product because of the risk of getting it repaired. Garmin sure looks good now.
This printer was a gift(and I am grateful for the thoughtfulness), but darn it, if you're looking for a great deal, this one isn't it.1. every time it prints, it cleans the printer heads, wasting ink.2. it goes through ink quickly and you can't just keep on printing if one it out. Nope, it has to be replaced.3. You can't op NOT to print in color on the printers menu.4. Replacing 6 cartridges costs more that the printer did.I wasn't very impressed with the quality of the images it produced. I still love my Deskjet, and we've been using that instead.The one thing I do like about it, is that it feeds small items better.
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.
I just purchased Canon's 50mm 1.4 lens and this came free with it. I said to myself, well heck, maybe I don't need to get my go-to Hoya Multicoated UV filter this time. It's Tiffen, the name is synonymous with filters - how bad can it be? Well folks, it's bad. I only really experimented with it on indoor shots, but the reflections and ghosted light blurs are just ridiculous. It's almost comical how bad this filter is.Maybe it is ok for some conditions, but once a shot is ruined because of a UV filter, that's it in my book. Tossed it in my pile of retired photo gear and just pressed "order" on a multicoated filter. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one. See my images for examples of the reflections.
Bought this item. It appears that WIN XP won't recognize it and there doesn't appear to be any drivers of any sort for it.Belkin does not have the product p/n listed on their website any longer and does not even appear under the "discontinued" listings.Always like Belkin Products but this one is a big Fiyasco!!!Total Loss
The female part of the cord is not working well. I have to pull out the male part of my earphones a little to get a sound. If they are fully connected, the sound is noisy. I would not return it, because I have to pay for the postage.
When I got this product it did not meet my expectations. The one I got may have been defective but it did not fit or close over the Ipod correctly. Part of the screen wasn't visible and the case would be better designed if it came with a built in screen protector because using the one supplied made it even more difficult to make the case fit.
I was pleased teacher at the beginning of the year it sharpened the pencils neatly and work hard.However the months passed by and the sharpener begin to malfunction; first it didn't sharpen as before and then it became slower and slower until it just did not do the work anymore.If you are a teacher and you are planning to buy this sharpener, have in mind that it would just last some months and the next year you would have to replace it
There are quite a few problems with this unit:1. it is extremely heavy and bulky, so forget about any portalbe or travel use.2. As noted by other reviewers, the fans are very poorly placed, much to far back on the computer underside. The cooling is needed where your hands are!3. There are models with 2 and 3 fans, and in silver as well as black.. I mention this because I did not find out until after I received mine and looked at the pictures on the box.4. On a mac, the CD drive is completely covered up... could be quite inconvenient if you use it frquently...Again, not mentioned by the manufacturer as a caveat.5. It is NOT noiseless. The fan may be so, but the fan motors are actually fairly irritating in their whine, in a quiet room. Others I have used have whisper quiet motors.6. The aluminum against aluminum can definitely mark or even scratch or scuff your laptop..has to be used carefully.Not really recommended.
Ok so I read the reviews before I bought it but I figured Id give it a try. What a mistake. This thing is unbelievably ridiculous to set up. I have a WRT54G version 2 router and I bought the WRE54G version 2 of the expander.I contacted linksys twice and the first time everything was fine it was working, no problem. They said take it back to your wireless computer and it should work fine. I did. It didnt. Before I even called customer support I had 2 blue lights and a full signal on my wireless comp but I couldnt access the internet. After I spoke with someone I couldnt access the internet at all and I had a red and a blue light. The second time I called (which was only 3 hours later) they tell me that something is wrong with the firmware inside the product and that I would need to replace it and send it back because they aren't getting a response from the product. Now can someone tell me how something is supposedly working fine and responding and 3 hours later it is a faulty product? I just dont understand that. This thing is just over the top ridiculous. Dont buy it. Its way too expensive for it to be so hard to set up.
We bought this bulb from Mwave. Both bulbs we received did not work. The first one went out in the first 20 mins. It blinked on and off, then went to a blue screen. We disconnected everything, and reinstalled the bulb. It worked for another 20 mins then shut off. The projector read bad bulb. We took it back to Mwave and they replaced it for us. The second bulb would last no more than an hour at a time. We had to put the projector on "high altitude" mode to get it to work, and have the fan blowing directly on it so it wouldn't over heat. After trying every mode to get it to work we decided it was better to take it back and buy directly from the manufacturer.Some of the wires are exposed on the item vs. the original Optoma bulb that came with the projector. The cover shield on the bulb is also very poor. It covers less than half of the bulb which I feel contributes to the overheating.Mwave is in Walnut, CA so don't spend money to ship it if you're local. They have a will-call which was not a shipping option when you check out online. Would've helped to know that ahead of time.
I hate this drive because its pathetically slow. Read speeds are &lt; 10MBps and Write speeds are between 1-5 MBps even though other competitors to this drive have over two to three times the data transfer speed of this one.I like it because it is a very safe drive - the rubber cover protects it a lot and even though I use it pretty roughly, it stays safe from vibration, dropping, water etc.I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It is a portable drive for sure but Corsair really screwed up the speed on this drive making it probably the slowest USB drive I have ever used. Even memory cards run faster than this. And don't bother trying to get it replaced from Corsairbecause from all the forum posts I read on their support website, everyone mentioned that the replacement drive is even slower.Please don't buy this drive. I would give it away for a couple of bucks (heck, even free) if someone is in real need of a thumbdrive cos I can't stand the speed on this one.
I have a Nikon D300, 16-85 for my glass, and an SB-600 flash. This bag cannot hold all three of these items without the bag bulging out into my spine. It is also very difficult to get my gear out of the bag, which makes me want to take less pictures, which is a VERY bad thing. That is the ultimate reason why I gave it two stars, and why I was thinking of only giving it one star. What is the reason for schlepping a camera and accessories around if you are never going to take them out of the bag? I was disappointed, since I have only ever purchased Lowepro camera bags. If you are a serious dSLR user, I would pass. If you have one of those not-quite-a dSLR but bigger than a Canon PowerShot ELPH cameras, then maybe perhaps possibly this bag could potentially work for you. I wish I could ship mine back.
The item Amazon shipped to me was version 1.1--this version does NOT support WPA (and can't be upgraded to support WPA with a simple firmware upgrade, either). The current version is version 3.
Purchased for use with my HP Jornada 568. Because of a raised bevel on the front of the card - it will not fit in the CF type II slot on the Jornada 568.
The SonicStage is really a disaster. I have been using MZ-RH910 for a year, and I use it for recording music lessons. When I upload my files to computer to back them up, I alway have some recordings (about 15%)unreadable by SonicStage, even though I can listen to them with the MiniDV. What can I do with those recordings? I can only leave them in the MD walkman. If my MZ-RH910 is broken, I have to buy another one in order to listen to those recordings. Obviously I will never buy Sony's recorder again.
My initial oppinion was good but as I used the camera I realized that it did not funciton well, as it it takes a long time to become ready for use (warm up???). Also the order did not come woth A/V cable (merchant sent a memory card instead). However, now I have a battery charger that doesn't work. should have known...price too good to be true...you get what you pay for!!!
I read the same reviews previous to my purchase... for the money it was worth a try, and the results are... blew the speaker after the second song, long story short the speaker is not up to the specs listed and notice you will not find rms info. note that after you pay for shipping and the restocking fee assiciated with return policy at pyle its not worth my time to bother even calling pyle for a rma number. stay way under specs or you'll have a cool tube to put a nice kicker in
I bought this modem a week ago, and it has yet to maintain a connection to my ISP for longer than half an hour, and after dropping the connection, it cannot be re-established until the system is restarted. It's been three days since I submitted a request for technical support, and according to the support site, it's not yet been reviewed.In the meantime, I've tried all I know to resolve the issue myself: I've uninstalled and reinstalled the modem, uninstalled and reinstalled the latest modem drivers, deleted and recreated the dial-up networking connection to my ISP, and changed most of modem settings. Most recently, I've forced the modem to connect at 28 kbps. This seems to solve the problem of dropped connections, but as I bought the modem with the expectation of 56 kbps, it's not good enough.Although it's not mentioned on the box, this is a software-based modem, and this is the larger part of the problem, I think. It relies on the system processor, and I've found that no matter how high-performing the system, it's not sufficient for a software-based modem. (For reference, my system: Pentium III, 768 MB RAM, Windows XP).For these reasons, I'm returning (or scrapping, if that's not an option) this modem and buying a different modem from a different manufacturer. Unless you want to risk the same, I advise not purchasing this modem in the first place.
Returned mine. Tried it for 1-1/2 hours & got aches where I had none. Was hoping to find a regular computer keyboard layout, but without the numeric keypad. This one has no numeric keypad, but manufacturer shortened size of regular keyboard as well, causing keys to be shifted. It's "too" small. I'd prefer just a normal keyboard design, but with no numeric keypad, that way my arm would be in closer to my body, relieving muscle tension in shoulder.
i used the item for less than one year, now it doesn't work.I have to reset it for more than 10 times per day.
I really enjoyed this battery pack when I first bought it, enough to buy a 2nd one. A year later, neither one holds a charge. Very disappointing.
Mine arrived with the ball head broken off. The packing was awful, but that even wasn't the mail reason - the inner Sunpak box was barely deformed. I truly understand that I shouldn't have expected much for 29 bucks, but I expected it at least not to fall apart. The overall quality was very bad as well, the whole thing wobbled too much. And this model does not come with the carrying case. Shortly after I returned it I accidentally came across a similar quality level no-name tripod in Ross, but there were three key differences. First, it costed $5.99 (that is - six bucks) - a fair price for this. Second, it was WAY more stable and sturdy and did not break down so far (couple weeks since I bought it). And third - it came with a nylon case. It is still a very cheap and low quality tripod, but unlike this one, it works, and it costs 1/5th of its price. Hope this helps to make a decision.
This was the worst camera! The installation was easy, but most are. THE PICTURE QUALITY IS [bad]! PLEASE dont waste your money on this, I am going to try the 4000 model tomorrow, so I will come back and give a review on that as well. I'm hoping the CCD on the 4000 will improve the quality.
I've had my Suunto Advizor for 16 months. I am now in Iraq and the bezel is broken-off, like the other reviewer. I dont have my receipt. You can go to the Suunto website, but one thing you won't find there is an address with a note that says:"send your broken expensive plastic watch here and we will fix it."My G-shock, by comparison,lasted longer than I wanted it to and cost one-quarter of what the Suunto cost.So I give the Suunto one star, for being adventure-cool for a while. A lot of other Infantrymen own these, so I jumped on the bandwagon. I wish I had stuck with a regular watch and a GPS (with lensatic compass backup).
and almost took my feature film down with it. The customer service was unfriendly, unhelpful and led me up a wrong path to data recovery: believing that I could replace the shell and save the drives inside, I bought another one of those ($180) on eBay and took it to a local service who charged me $40 to look at it and told me it was RAIDed and they could not be put into a new shell. I will never buy a LaCie drive again.
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.
This is my second review. My OS is Win98 SE. After finally getting my computer working(see my initial review). Also the Iomega installation s.ware alters autoexec and config files. I now find out that the Sonic CinePlayer software will NOT recognize the Iomega as an external drive. It only sees the internal cdrom d:\ drive. The software insists on using the cdrom drive and upon CinePlayer startup crashes because of DMA access on D:\ drive. It will NOT allow you to change/select the Iomega external drive to use. The Iomega tech support is not good and the Sonic is worse!Iomega does not support the Sonic software. Sonic cannot find the problem to date.
I have tried repeatedly to get the 2000u to work to no avail. More calls to Customer Support than I can afford. After asking for a manager I was told my problems were common, if I wanted them to check out the scanner (since phone support could not figure it out) I had to send back the scanner at my expense and they would determine whether or not to repair, refurbish or replace the scanner. The final gotcha was that I had tried for over three months to solve the problems by phone and was now out of warranty and they refused to even look at it if I did send it back. Buy ANYthing else.
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.
Quality is poor. Audio is very substandard. Quality starts OK, but after a few minutes degrades. This is the first time I have used o a cassette in my car. I will try another brand. If same thing happens, it may be my cassette player.
Look elsewhere for dvd cases. I'm not sure why the one's I got are so bad and the one's other people review differ. Can it be that there are fake reviews? Or some boxes have bad cases and work?As we opened the case, the plastic broke rather than the case opening. Simple fault. They break. I tried 4; 3 broke. The wife tried one, it broke.I know the defect is caused by contaminated plastic or a bad plastic mix (I'm an engineer). Of four I tried, three broke immediately. I did note that the shell is thin but if the plastic was molded correctly, if the plastic was not contaminated, these should work. At least for a couple years. The plastic is so thin I do not think it would split as you open the case to get a dvd. I've seen similar looking cases at Walmart but those were thicker, stronger, and did not not break.Already printed a return label.
Had the same problem as others....Rewind button got stuck down, 2 tapes have been chewed up. I will never use it again. It's not worth it having to worry if I will ever again be able to watch a miniDV tape once I put it in this machine.VERY disappointing.
I bought the HGA7S for use with my Linksys WMP54GS, and at the same time bought the HGA7T antenna pair for use with my Linksys WRT54G. No improvement at all in signal quality, and if anything quality has dropped. PC is in room on second floor, WRT54G is across the hall behind two normal wooden interior doors. Prior to new antennas signal was in the mid 60s, now with the new ones I'm in the mid 50s - low 60s. I was hoping for a rise into the 70s.These antennas might work for someone else, but so far for my layout they've been a waste of money. I also bought the WRE54G range extender, which isn't here yet, so hopefully once that arrives my signal quality will improve.
Because HDMI cables are digital you either get the 0 and 1 feed or not, so there should not be much difference between cables. Yet there is a lot of anecdotal evidence that some cables are better than others.I was curious: Are there differences that the home user can detect? I bought an inexpensive DVI Gear cable (well, many sellers do add hefty shipping and handling charges), and a slightly more expensive Cables To Go - 40315 Velocity HDMI cable directly from Amazon. I set up a test that I invite others to replicate and expand.BACKGROUNDBoth cables are made in China. The DVI Gear cable is thinner than the Velocity. Its connectors' gold plating is noticeably thinner than the 24 Karat gold plating on the Velocity (some folks contend that thicker and higher quality plating will maintain a cable's performance over time). The Velocity is advertised as having "100% aluminum foil and braided OFC shield" which "protects against noise and interference." No similar claim for the DVI Gear cable. The Velocity is lifetime warranted; according to a vendor, the DVI Gear has a one-year warranty.SET UPRiders of Rohan scene from LOTR, vol. 2 upconverted to 1080p using a Sony DVP NS77H connected to a Toshiba 40XF550U 40" LCD with 120 Hz frame rate in "natural" picture mode. All gear in a cabinet with numerous cables and electrical cords bunched together. Potential for electrical interference high.TESTThe same scene was run several times using the DVI Gear cable and the Velocity cable. Cables were switched to two different ports on the television to ensure that one port wasn't skewing the test. Two people subjectively judged picture quality, one person (not me) got the test "blind" (not knowing which cable was connected). Audio was not tested.RESULTSWe were in agreement that the DVI Gear cable appeared to produce a slightly less sharp picture, possibly with slightly less color saturation than the Velocity. No artifacts detected, though.A BETTER TESTA better test would be to have exactly the same set-up with two TVs side-by-side, running different kinds of scenes or calibration disks. But our pocketbook isn't that deep!CONCLUSIONThe Velocity might cost roughly twice as much as the DVI Gear, but offers better performance (hence value) - at least on our gear.
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.
The wireless optical mouse blue worked great initially--for a full two weeks. All the prior reviews on how great the mouse is seem to come from the first two week period. After two weeks, however, the mouse began to move erraticly and jumped on the screen. The quality seemed to degrade as the batteries lost power. After a month the batteries completely died. After replacing them, the mouse continued to respond poorly. I tried to change channels and the mouse would not connect to the receiver. The pointer stopped moving completely and now the mouse is unusable. Don't buy this mouse.
Seemed like a nice quality product when I received it - gave it as a gift to my son. It ripped inside rather quickly. Don't recommend it.
My Tv is HD, and the maximum resolution is 1080p. However, when I plugged it in, the highest resolution I got was 480p. I tried changing the Display settings both on my ps3 and the Tv, but nothing worked.
I received this clock radio as a Christmas gift, and I was happy with the design. The sound quality is not very good, but maybe that's true for all clock radio CD players other than Bose. The reason for giving the product 1 star instead of 2 or 3 is the overall quality: By the first week of January I had taken it back to the store already for a replacement because the clock did not keep time correctly (it kept losing time). Now, in early February, I have to return the REPLACEMENT because the clock is the only thing working! It will not play the radio or CD. I'm suspecting it might be that the speakers have quit working, because the display still works. What a hassle -- I spent the majority of an afternoon installing the thing, and now most of that time is wasted, since any replacement product I might find will probably not fit the same way under the cabinet. Needless to say, I will never buy another Memorex product again (that's the manufacturer behind the product - Michael Graves is just the design).
I received this Sony headphone wireless headphone system for Christmas. Tried for two days to get it to operate on any system - t.v., computer, stereo. Couldn't get it to operate at all. After reading the other reviews on this page I decided that it wasn't likely worth the effort to keep trying to get it to work and returned it.
Like a few of the other reviewers, I also put the book down yesterday and thought to myself - was that a waste of my time? It sure feels like it was ... I still want to know who killed Robin and why? The ending felt more like Tartt got tired of writing and sort of gave up. I wish I had given up 300 pages before...
After a month and a half after buying this TV, it is ticking.It ticks when it warms up (for about a half a hour), very annoying! And it ticks when it cools off! Also It throws off a decent amount of heat, it will heat up a room. The picture is decent, but the corners of the screen are lighter than the center, I think it has backlight leakage. Color wise some of the reds tend to look blotchy, I dont think that is typical of LCD screens, my smaller LCDs dont seem to have that problem. Also the sound quality from the speakers is terrible, and very tinny. It is a must to hook it to some exterior amp and speakers to alleviate that problem. I can still hear it ticking over the speakers, it sounds like someone flicking their finger against the back of the TVs cabinet for about a half hour until I guess it gets warm enough. One HDMI input, that makes this unit very difficult to use as a computer monitor, when I bought the proper wire (not cheap either), the edges were cut off of the computer screen, and I could not see the start menu. I have owned alot of Philips products and this is not the quality I would expect from them. On the bright side, the cabinet is nice and shiny, it loves fingerprints, so make sure you have a soft cloth to wipe it with.I dont think I would recommend this TV to anyone, there are way better choices out there, with the same kind of cabinet.Update: Philips, after going back and forth for a week with customer service finally sent a service center tech, to check it out. I will post the outcome when it is solved or fixed. The bad news is they might have to take it for a week (or two) the service guy said, hes never heard a TV tick like that and he rarely looks at LCDs as much as plasma televisions...maybe i just got a lemon (who knows?)
You cant find the double sided lamination cartridge for it anymore its been discontinued. That really upset me because I bought this machine just to laminate stuff!
EOS Wireless can't handle anything above low volume. It actually sounds very good at a low to moderate volume but the sound very quickly becomes distorted at a moderate to loud volume.
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.
Bought this to take on a trip. It worked right at the beginning, but never seemed to work correctly later. Doubt if I'd buy it again, although I could have just gotten a lemon...
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.
i received this telescope in what appeared to be in pretty condition. little did i know, the eyepiece i was supposed to view the sky with was damaged and i am unable to get repair parts for it. thanks for nothing.
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.
Read reviews of the A70. The E18 error is alive and well still in the A75!What this means is that the gears that move the zoom lens are exposed to the elements by means of the gap between the lens and the body. All it takes is a piece of dust or sand to blow in there and the lens will freeze up and you will get an E18 error. Then you have to mail your camera to Illinois and wait several weeks. If it happens after a year has passed and the warranty is void, your camera is a paperweight. If you have scuffs on your camera, Canon might even choose to void the warrenty due to neglect.This happens to alot of people, google "Canon" and "E18".I had my A75 for only 4 days before the E18 error happened.If you get this camera, keep it in an airtight dust free case at all times!
We bought a 42&quot; Toshiba plasma tv. It worked for one month. Toshiba has sent a repair crew to our home three times and they can't fix it. we're out $5000. Toshiba promised to fix it or replace it, but, three months later, it's still broken and we're still waiting for our new tv. Since Amazon has a no-return policy for big-screen tv's, we're at the mercy of Toshiba and their terrible customer service. Before shelling out this much money for a plasma, I strongly recommend doing research on the web about manufacturer's customer service. If I had done so, I would have never bought a plasma from Toshiba.
I purchased this item because my BlueAnt Supertooth Light Bluetooth broke down after less than 4 months use and instead of fighting with the manufacturer I decided to replace the unit entirely. The item shipped on time and I received it a few days earlier than anticipated. However, when I tried to use it the next day, I discovered that finding a clear/quiet frequency in Los Angeles County was not an easy task. Between major broadcaster and smaller local stations, there are barely any clear stations to use with a unit such as this. I have had to switch frequencies about 5 times during a 45-minute drive.Another problem stems from the fact that the unit does not have a memory recall function. After finding a couple of relative quite frequencies, and storing them in preset stations in my radio, the unit falls short in its intended use to keep drivers hands on the steering wheel. When switching between the frequencies you have to hold down the up or down buttons, and keep an eye on the display as to not miss it. Channel recall function would have been very useful in those situations and would have provided a safer unitAs to the audio quality, although I can hear the my caller quite loud, thanks to my speakers, I have been told that the I sound too far away from the microphone and at times I have to speak very loud to be heard clearly. Also, I am told that there is a background noise (correlating with the static/noise I pick up from other FM Broadcasters).Finally, when I purchased this unit, with anticipation of using its mp3 player function in my car. After a couple of days try, I have given up. Again, the interference from radio stations in and around LA County destroys the signal quality (a lot of hissing noise as well as audio bleeds from those stations). Right now this unit is only to keep me compliant with CA laws. I won't recommend this for anything else.
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 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...
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.
Yes, a AA battery will fit inside this thing.No, a AA battery doesn't last very long compared to a D cell battery.I bought one of these for a baby bouncy seat. AA batteries don't last a day, when Ever-ready rechargable D cell batteries lasted a week or more.Not a product problem by any means, but the whole idea ends up being not so great.If you've got something that takes D cell batteries, probably whoever designed it figured out the smaller, lighter, cheaper AA batteries wouldn't do the job. Don't second guess the designer. Use real D cells.
This TV is not very sensitive and does not pick up stations very well. The unit does not work with an external power source and must be repaired which is an additional shipping cost. The bottom line: Another expensive useless piece of junk!
It broke in only two weeks. It didn't work well from the start and half the time didn't recognize my iPod. Waste of 40 dollars..
The concept is great, use one USB port on the back to connect to the Targus USB Hub, and then from there you can plug in four additional USB devices.The problem I had with my Win98 SE machine, was when the Targus USB Hub was attached at bootup, my PC would not boot at all. Unplug the connection (either from hub itself or back of PC) and the computer boots fine. Once up, I can reconnect the USB cable to the Hub and use all connected devices, but then I have to unplug before shutdown or right before start-up which is a pain in the arse.Hey, if you have a solution, then email me at wilkc@yahoo.com.
Bought this cartridge in a combo pack with the CL-41 and some photo paper. Apparently, the cartridges are only filled with enough ink to print out as many photos that are in the pack, which I didn't care about, I just wanted a good deal on printer ink!Printed out about 100 pages of double lined text and it was already nearly completely empty, ridiculous.Supposedly the 50 & 51 high capacity are the way to go. I'll have to try and see.
Took a disk that was skipping and turned it into one that can no longer be read. Do not buy!
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.
got this as it looked good in the photos, was a total waste of money as it is very uncomfortable to wear and kinda too small. Dont buy this you have better option for the same price
The redesign of this bag is a huge step back and I can not recommend this bag for purchase:I purchased this backpack several years ago and it held up pretty well. The mixture of ballistic nylon, custom zipper pulls, and other high quality materials made this bag really stand out.Over the years the zipper pulls started to shear off so I took Kensington up on their lifetime replacement guarantee this year. Their replacement process was painless, they shipped me out a new bag and told me to keep the old one.The replacement bag I received looks nothing like the old bag (the image Amazon displays on this product page is the old bag.) The zipper pulls are cheap stamped metal, the ballistic nylon and leather-like material is the considerably cheaper looking now, the waist-strap has been removed, and overall the bag is much smaller. The bag is very uncomfortable to wear as it sits higher on the back, the straps are too thin, and the width of the bag has been shrunk.Very disappointing to see the direction this bag took with the redesign.
Same problem the other guy had -- it fried my daughters shuffle and its replacement. Do not buy this product.
I was very disappointed when this product arrived. I could have saved money if I ordered a regular size cd. Not only is this overpriced but it has a low writing speed. Don't buy it- it's not worth the money.
Does not work. Tried several functional cables, both directions, all orientations. Not even close to functional. Absolute garbage. Looking at a functional cable I see 1 red dot. Legit right? Looking into either end of this thing, with a functional cable with signal plugged into the opposite end, I see two red dots. Shocking that doesn't work. Selling something this overtly function-less is either malicious or moronic. Take your pick.
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 imagine the dock itself is alright but you have to get the right battery for it to work. It came with one but would not fit my 1012. Nothing said about this in the advertisement. Wouldn even charge kodak batteries, just that certian pack.So no would not recommend this without a lot of checking
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 was very dissapointed with the mount that was stated for use on a motorcycle/bike/atv. My explorist 200 was lost during a ride due to the fact that the mount is totally unsuitable for any type of bike mounting because it does not hold the unit well . Had it a velcrow or other type fastener to securely hold the unit to the mount then maybe I may have still had my navigator to enjoy. The only thing my mount is good for now is to remind me not to purchase another Magellan product. I cant even use the mount as a cup or can holder.
Purchased this in desperation because I can't find the Air Cell shoulder pad Amazon used to carry. If you're looking for padding to make a strap more comfortable, this might work for you. But if you're looking for something that will grip your shoulder and prevent (or at least discourage) the strap from sliding off, this fails totally. Otherwise, I've always liked Timbuk2's messenger bags. Was I foolish to expect that a product called "Griptex" would stick to my shoulder? For my needs it was a waste of money.
I purchased this photo conductor unit due to printer quality issues which I attributed to a worn out photo conductor unit. The replacement unit did not resolve the issues. After multiple attempts to troubleshoot the issue with the printer, I decided to buy a new printer - the exact same model. When the new printer came, I installed this photo conductor unit instead of opening the new one that came with the printer since I had paid $125 for the replacement unit and had not even used it. Once installed in the new printer, I had the same issues. I replaced it with the unit that came with the new printer and the issues were immediately resolved. So this defective unit cost me $125 + $500 for a new printer .. quite an expensive defect.
This made in China mp3 player looks very cheap from day one. Bought it in March, 2005 and used it for 2 month and it's broke. The customer service put me on hold for a long time as well. Save yourself the trouble and get something else.
...it has been decided that the practical outweighs the cool factor. Everyone who saw this remote would "ooh" and "ahh" at it ... it IS pretty cool when it lights up. It worked great, learned all of the other remotes I had very well, was able to control everything. It just turned on too easily ... like when a train went by, or someone walked in the room, or it was looked at, or someone breathed nearby. Normal batteries had to be replaced every couple of weeks, and rechargeable batteries had to be recharged every week. At first it wasn't annoying, but after a long time it was. I would recommend the Home Theater Master Learning Remote Control MX-500. It does everything the Kameleon does and more, with less battery usage. It's not **AS** cool, but it's on all the time like the Kameleon can be, and the batteries only need to be replaced every 5-6 months. MUCH better.
I bought this after a friend recommended it when I complained about my earbuds hurting my ears. The price was nice however I watched the entire 1st season of Gossip Girl on my Ipod and after 2 hours of wearing these my ear was in more pain than my earbuds caused me!! The do no fit well since I also wear glasses :( My ears hurt for a few days afterwards. The sound was just OK not great at all for music, they did well with watching something or listening to podcast or audiobook. I would not recommend these to anyone who wants to hear music.
I was excited to have the extra capacity but frustrated at the lack of an on/off switch. I really think that is a problem they need to address.... The drive seemed to work fine for a few days, then made a series of loud grinding noises and died. I don't know for a fact but I suspect the lack of an on / off switch had a part in the ultimate failure of the drive. Also, it would have been helpful if the CD that came with it had some software to reformat or otherwise try to diagnose and repair.
I wish I had researched this before I purchased this printer on Aug.4, 2004. Just out ofwarranty after two months this printer is defective. Does the company care? Absolutelynot! My advice to anyone wanting to purchase a printer for their computer is to stay awayfrom HP Printers. Their service is also inferior and they have gone to hell in a basket. Dothey care about satisfying a customer? NO they do not, but then again we the people makeor break a company and in numbers we have power. It is high time that consumers startrealizing that just because HP had a good reputation in the past doesn't mean their qualityor service, holds true today.Sylvia GubermanConnecticut
It is alright, you dont use the extra keys much, so it is kinda a waste
These speakers were easy to setup, but not the best. the sub-woofer is extremely underpowered, and the bass/matrix adjustments are useless. it works well for a small room, and even for a video game console. the sound separation and quality is very good, except when you adjust the bass too high it gets static-ey. at about 25-40% of its peak is a good spot.the cords for the front two speakers are too short. if you place the subwoofer on the ground, it will barely go under a desk and reach above your head when sitting down. the center and rear two speakers have a good length of cord that can probably go about 7.5 feet high if you need them to. the way they hang on the wall isn't the best, but it works. the base of the speakers twist to allow you to hang them or place them on the desk (3 of the 4 of mine are mounted crooked because the base/speaker do not line up). the only bad thing is that the balancing of the weight is very poor. it looks like this is a common design for all of the Logitech speakers. the nail is placed at the bottom of the speaker, while all of the weight is above the nail. as for the monitor mount in this set, it works extremely well with my LCD screen. it hasn't moved at all and is in an extremely good spot.overall they are worth the 50 bucks i got them for, but if you really are looking for something that is a good quality and has the overall movie experience, i would look at getting the 5300 or if you want top of line 5500 from Logitech (they are THX certified and the subwoofer is over 200 and 500 watts respectively vs. the 70 watts on this system)i am overall satisfied with the product, and i enjoy the quality and ease of use with the remote. i just wish the front 2 speaker cords were a few feet longer.-nabokovfan87note: the speaker for the subwoofer is on the base of the speaker. meaning you will need some wood or something to set it on if you have carpet.
I ordered bases with each having an included satellite phone. Each and every satellite phone lost all the pixel in the viewing screen. I noticed there are some on ebay for sale all noting loss of display pixels. The price asked here for the base is more than I paid for 4 bases with a satellite each. It has to be a typo.
This item does not work. The 3.5mm jack atop the the Ipod does not produce a video signal. Therefore you will only get sound through this cord. I tried this cable on 2 diferent tvs, even called Belkin, they were cluless. Kept saying that it was my Ipod or my TV that was not working correctly.
I had this unit for fifteen months and it stopped working giving the H07 error message. Googling revealed that this seems to happen to them all after a few months of ownership as the result of a weak spindle motor design. This product is clearly not fit for the purpose for which it was sold and Panasonic should either recall these or provide a no quibble refund / replacement (with a different working model). That Panasonic appear to be washing their hands of this problem for those whose machine dies out of warranty is scandalous.
I have a Dell with front USB ports that are recessed. I can't plug it in all the way. Need to unplug a port in the back and the micromate covers up the port below it. Wish I would have know this before I bought the device.
Before I purchased the units I called ttsystems the distributor to make sure there would be no compatability issues using more than 1 unit. I needed 5 but chose to buy just 3 in case there was a problem and there was. They do not display Call Waiting ID because all 3 are trying to send the siganls back to the switching station at the phone company at the same time, a problem that I was afraid of but was told by ttsystems did not exist. My phone service is provided by Verizon and is about as industry standard as you can get. The Call Back feature also does not work with multiple units. If you need Call Waiting Caller ID Displays and you need more than one this is DEFINITELY NOT the unit for you.
I don't think I've ever been as disappointed with any electronics component as I have been with the Pinnacle TV tuner card.Here's what you're SUPPOSED to get: the Pinnacle TV tuner card accepts incoming video signals through an included S-video in, composite in, or conventional cable/Antenna input. Software supplied allows you to switch between those three inputs; in the case of the cable/antenna input, a built in tuner allows tuning in VHF/UHF channels 2 to 83, or cable channels from 2 to 160 (or therabouts). The video signal is displayed on a resizable screen, which operates much like a conventional window; or as a full screen display. Audio handling is sparse at best; the card has an audio out jack (no audio in) and you are supplied with a small external jumper cable, which you are expected to run from the audio out jack to the external input jack on your sound card. (Lets hope you're not already using it for something else.) The card also has an internal audio out jack, but no cord is supplied; and the unconventional plug is difficult to find.The card offers you the opportunity to watch TV in a variable sized screen; to record TV; and to pause live broadcasts, giving you the rough equivalent of a Tivo or Personal Video Recorder. When you hit pause, the screen freezes, and the video signal is diverted to your hard drive as a digital datastream. Hit pause again, and the data comes off your hard drive and is displayed on your screen, while new data continues to be recorded to your hard drive. In this fashion you can jump forward and back through the program, playing the same section over again, skipping past commercials, and generally having a merry old time.At least, that's the sales pitch.The difference between the Pinnacle PCTV and the Pinnacle PCTV Pro, is that the pro includes a stereo TV decoder (the non-pro version is mono only). If you read the enclosed advertisng material, you will be told that the Pro also includes a stereo FM tuner; and indeed, the Pinnacle PCTV Pro website states, &quot;Watch TV or listen to the radio on your PC.&quot; However, when you purchase the Pinnacle Pro card, you will find that there is NO radio tuner, there is NO FM antenna input (even though one is clearly illustrated in the enclosed advertising), and indeed there is virtually no hardware difference between the two cards.But the lies and deceit don't stop there. Let's go back to the claims made for the card on the Pinnacle website. &quot;Create your own movies from video captured from TV, VCR or Camcorder with the easy to use Studio software.&quot; Well, true enough... but they fail to mention that the Studio software supplied is a 30 DAY TRIAL. After that point, the software locks up, and you are expected to purchase it, at great additional cost. Without this software, you can still record TV shows; but you cannot edit out commercials, string multiple shows into one presentation, or any other commonly done VCR-type tasks. You can start recording, stop recording, and that's it. No pause, no nothing.Let's talk about the hardware for a moment... or lack thereof. You see, there's not much hardware here, and that's a problem. That conventional NTSC or PAL TV signal is analog, and it needs to be converted to a digital format FAST. The digital conversion takes a lot of processing power, and the conversion from raw digital video to MPEG format takes an awful lot more. Most TV cards that permit recording and PVR functionality - such as the Hauppage 350, available through Amazon - accomplish this with built in hardware MPEG encoders/decorders. Not so the Pinnacle card; it makes use of your computer horsepower, substituting a software program for a hardware chip. This is fine, at least in theory; but to make it work, you need to have well written software, and enough computing horsepower to dim the lights in the neighborhood whenever you boot up the machine. I was using an Athlon XP 1800+ with 768 megs of 333 Mhz RAM, two 40 GB Maxtor Diamondmax 7200 RPM Hard drives in a RAID 0 configuration, and Windows XP home... and it wasn't enough. Even with all nonessential programs and services shut down, the performance was still unsatisfactory. A minimum 2.5 GHz processor and 1 GB of FAST RAM - and a state of the art video card, like a high end Geforce FX or equivalent Radeon - would be a minimum requirement. But even then, the software is so glitchy, buggy, unreliable and undependable as to make the whole procedure an exercise in frustration.Oh, I could go on. I could talk about the audio drifting out of sync with the video every time you change channels, making it impossible to channel surf. I could talk about the included remote that turns the software off, but won't start it again. I could tell you about the amazingly unhelpful technical support, the fiendishly confusing driver downloads section, the dozens of bugs... but you must get the picture by now.This is a lousy product. It was implemented by a rank amateur with no concept of quality, and a keen desire to save money on manufacturing. The software was written by an individual or group without the faintest concept of the procedures necessary to write quality software - and it shows, all over the place. There's a lot of amateur freeware that is better written than is the software packaged with this product. This software has more bugs than a cheap, inner city flophouse. The lack of ethics in marketing, production, and execution all speak volumes in describing Pinnacle Corporation as a company desperate to sell a fundamentally defective product in any way possible, including lies, treachery and deceit. However, all the glitzy packaging, the loud promises and enthralling hype can do nothing to change this product from what it really is: a sad little electronics disaster.If, after all I've said, you're still contemplating buying this card, let me offer you one last word of advice: buy the card from a retailer with a very generous returns policy.Because you're going to be taking advantage of it.
You can use this as a teaching tool. You can take a few pictures, lerne how to down load, and learn a lot about the including software.It would be a valuable and relatively inexpensive tool, befor you spend a lot of money on a better camera.
This player is AWEFUL. Mine stopped playind DVDs today...everything. I got it on the cheap cheap cheap...and that's what it is. Aside from the noise while playind discs, the remote interface is FAR FROM intuitive and the remote runs on a watch battery.Do yourself a favor and buy a Toshiba.
I owned this flash drive for just about 7 months... it worked perfectly well, and then all of a sudden, the drive completely failed on me -- no computer will recognize it. Blah! =(
Not a very good product. The mouse is okay. The wireless keyboard needs the batteries changed about every 3 or 4 weeks. Contacted Logitech and sent me a new one. The new one did the same thing. I was sent a third one and still no difference. I gave up at that point. They send the same replacement series as the old one. They are supposed to send a different series. I now go out of my way to avoid Logitech products. I consider their products and customer service, very undesirable. Just a piece of junk.
I bought the Nextar P7. but aside from its large screen it had so many serious drawbacks, I returned it and got a Plenio VXA-3000 which also has a 7" display but is far superior in just about every way!Some of the P7's problems:It takes about a minute to start up. It takes another minute or so to lock into a 3D signal. In contrast, the Plenio starts in under 10 seconds, and is locked into a 3D signal in about another 10 seconds.Once started, a woman's voice keeps repeating "Acquiring GPS Signal" even though lots of satellites are already being tracked.The unit may have two million points of interest, such as gas stations and hotels, but I could only access them in alphabetical order, instead of distance order. I wanted to know where the nearest gas station was, not that there's an Arco station on Atlantic Ave (when I was about 12 miles from Atlantic Ave)!On my next trip with it, I couldn't get it to re-adjust the given route (i.e., forcing it to re-route me to my destination). The route it wanted me to take was imposible due to road-work!There were many other problems with this unit, but to 'cut to the chase', look elsewhere! If you want a 7" display, checkout the far superior Plenio VXA-3000. Btw, while you can order the Plenio VXA-3000 on Amazon, unfortunately it's shipped from TigerDirect which adds about $20 shipping!
I was disappointed in this bag. First, I will say that I liked how it looks, and I like that you can take out the modular inserts and move them around. Other than that, this is not a practical bag for me. The bag comes with an insert for lenses and flash, but the camera body itself is supposed to sit next to the insert (unless you purchase an additional insert for the camera body). I don't like this because the bag itself is not padded. There isn't a lot of protection for the camera body. Also the top of the bag isn't padded. This isn't a tough bag in that aspect - you have to be careful that nothing bumps you or gets set on top of the bag or that the bag doesn't tip over (which is a concern for people who are loading it in a car). This bag is just for carrying, and you have to be careful when transporting. It's not waterproof, which wasn't too big of a deal to me, but I thought I'd mention it. The clips are heavy-duty and strong, but this actually makes it tough to quickly access your gear. I usually have to set the bag down and use both hands to open it, which is not very convenient. This bag is made of canvas (which picks up tons of pet hair and fuzz if you care about that at all), and doesn't have a lot of bells or whistles. I did like how plain it was, and it doesn't advertise the fact that you're carrying camera gear around like some other bags do. However if you take out the modular insert and the bottom padding of this bag, it doesn't have much structure at all. You know how hiking backpacks have a lot of structure and built-in support? It makes it easier to carry heavy loads without strain. Since this bag doesn't have any structure, it's pretty uncomfortable and heavy to carry when it's loaded with gear. I took this on a photo walk, and the strap (also unpadded) really dug into my shoulder. I hate to complain about such things, but as a petite female, it gets really uncomfortable when hiking to location. I don't think the Domke bag is terrible, but it really doesn't have any practical benefits in my opinion. I wish I could return it, but it's too late now that I've used it on a few trips. I have since purchased a Thinktank backpack that is much better designed for my needs. Now I can carry a lot of gear in comfort and with peace of mind since my gear is protected with lots of padding. Also when comparing the Thinktank bag with the Domke bag, I think the build quality and design on the Thinktank is much better even though the bags were about the same price.
These feel really awkward in my ears. I don't like them at all, the sound is completely flat aka NO bass. You can't turn the volume up very loud at all unless you want everyone around you to hear what you are listening to. On the plus side they uh.. look nice?
Apparently I am at least the second person who had their order cancelled by Endless Variety without any explanation. I can't speak for the product since I never received it.
I returned this modulator after trying several different methods to improve picture quality. No matter what I tried I ended up with a picture that struggled to sync and, at best, had a 2-inch strip across the top of the picture that was distorted.
I purchased a 1220P less than a year ago and from the very start it was noisy,slow, and finiky about sending images to the printer. A week ago it finally gave up the and started displaying mult-colored lines through the image. Tried a number of times to get through to Umax to no avail. Scraped it and bought another brand.
I bought this back in FEB (7 months ago) and liked it since it was a spacesaver/combo. I mostly used it for the DVD player since I have been burning my own, but do believe that it is a good VCR also. It has worked great until recently when it started having a problem reading the DVDs. It starts reading a DVD normally but within a minute starts to hesitate and after about another minute 'jumps' to a new area a minute or so further into the DVD. I can rewind back to almost the point where it jumped, to see what was missed but this happens somewhat frequently and is not a solution. I cleaned the DVD player but this didn't change anything. I haven't had much cooperation from Daewoo support either... even though I only had 3 months labor on the combo there is a 1 year warrentee on parts, and after speaking to someone about this I understand that Daewoo will replace the unit if they can't fix it. Only problem is I have been unable to speak with a tech except for the 1st call - I've called back 3 times to the support center and they say someone will call me within 48 hours... but don't. Good luck.
Ok, so it fits as advertised. I did not appreciate the fact, that to make it work safely, I had to wrap a bare wire with electrician tape. That is really below expectations.
This product did not fit in the socket provided in my Compaq Presario computer SP1120NX. Before you buy this product you should make sure it is compatible with your computer
Was quite happy with this modem for the first 15 months I had it - easy to set up, no problems. Until it died at a most inconvenient time. Wouldn't recommend!
Bought this device to use on my cable TV, but returned it because the RCA-type connectors are not compatible with my F-type (coaxial) cable TV configuration.In theory, this device hits the nail on the head, as I am tired of playing with the volume control on the remote just because some advertising mucky-muck thinks they can sell more toothpaste if the volume of their commercial is unmistakably LOUD.I would purchase a similar product if it would connect to my coax cable TV line.
I have a pretty complex setup on my remote: many devices, activities, many pages with device-specific commands. Everything works well, except,THERE IS NO WAY TO BACKUP REMOTE/SOFTWARE SETTINGS.Every few months, there is a new version of the remote software, and every time the software loses some of the settings. It is really annoying that Logitech cannot create any backup functionality.
This camera has three issues. The camera has to open and close the lens before it can open. This will jam after a multiple uses and the will not open. Then the camera will not work. Also the battery holding area has a clip that is sharp and it cuts the battery that is placed in the camera. Then when the acid leaks out, it leaves the containment area and stays on the outside. You will need to replace the batteries often. I have talked with HP they know of these issues, and have stopped making this item. I would not buy this item.
I've had compatability issues with this printer/fax/copier/scanner from the first time I tried to install it. I've tried using it with Windows 98, 2000, NT and now XP. NEVER EVER EVER has anything worked the way Canon says it will. The scanner software creates errors in Excel and Access when it's installed. The fax sending software never worked - I ended up printing every fax I needed to send. The faxes sent manually mis-feed if there's more than 1 page. The print quality is spotty at best. Half the time, there's just splotches of ink instead of text. Forget about printing photos of any kind. Print speed is terrible - the cartridge runs back and forth and churns about 6 times before it starts feeding paper in, if it even does this. Making copies works o.k., but mostly it seems to work, the ink cartridge moves back and forth for about 1 min., then a "CHECK DOCUMENT" error flashes up and you have to start the whole process again.I have been working with computers, printers, networks, etc. very heavily since 1992. No piece of hardware has ever been so frustrating.So of the 4 'functions' on this machine, none work as expected. And Canon's tech support for this product is slow, and hasn't solved any of these problems.
My advice is not to waste time and money investing in one of these DVD players. If you buy three of these DVD players, perhaps two will work for you. I bought one as a 2001 Christmas present for my son to go with his Pioneer A/V receiver. It play fine for two months and stopped working in March 2002. We tried all of the trouble shooting fixes, used a DVD disc cleaner and installed new A/V cables. The pioneer representative said that it was a laser pick up problem. Nothing (DVD, CD, etc.) will play on it. So off to the repair shop it goes. Hardly, what you would expect from a quality Pioneer product. It is fortunate that there is a one year warranty on parts and labor, otherwise it would be a large paper weight.
That almost fit well, but there is a bit too play between the plug and the mini. I tried to charge for two hours,Without any luck. When i hooked it up to the cord which came from Apple,the mini was completelycharged in under 2 hours. They are being returned and I will be at the Apple store in the morning.
I bough these two 4GB SanDisk extreme III SD cards from Rino Tech as listed new. When they arrived the cards were shipped in flimsy card cases for SD cards not in a SanDisk original box packaging. As a consumer buying something on line the seller should have stated these won't come in original packaging so I the customer won't buy anything thinking this prouduct is "new". One of the cards had some sign of use and didn't work properly!! Rino Tech offer to give me a full refund but I figured I can use at lest the the good one as a spare and it wouldn't be a total lost of online buying.**Rino Tech** 2 stars Beware!
It is a waste of money. Very slow turning on. It takes 30 seconds for the flash to charge with NEW batteries. You have to redue the camera options every time you turn it on or will be taking low qualtiy shots. The flash is too bright for close up shots. Everything must be still during the shot because of the slow shutter speed. It does not have a wrist band so it can be dropped easily. Overall it is a $30 camera not a $70 camera.
If you are in the market for fish-eye and don't have a lot of money, PASS on it. Find something else. Terrible pin-hole pictures, NOT FULL FRAME. Adapter rings are hit and miss. Well I guess you get what you paid for.
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!!
i am an avid amateur photographer for 20+ years. i used this purchase as a test of "economical" filters. i have B&W on all of my other lenses, but for 7.99 i decided to jump in the boat with all those who say the filter is for mainly protection and does little to help your pics. i used this on the new s 17-50 tamron, which i like for what it does. i now have B&W on this lens, and in my opinion it lifts a veil. even if not, the pleasure of screwing that german filter (so well machined) onto your lens, and realizing that you will probably NEVER have to clean that lens is very reassuring, and worth the price. i have returned the tiffen to Amazon, my fav online. associated equipment: 30d, 2.8 70-200 IS (phenomenal), 24-105 IS, 1.4 50, 1.8 85, 580II. all of this equipment seems to work well, but the L lenses are magical, and the others serve their purposes nicely, but aren't as consistent in giving great fast shots.
I know the price on this one is attractive, but DON'T BUY IT. I had the 40gb version which is the same as this one. I figured Polaroid was a good name and they would stand behind their product. Wrong! Not only is it not made by Polaroid, but they leased their name to a company that doesn't exist anymore who was buying these from a lousy manufacturer in Taiwan. When mine failed to read the HD - and wouldn't reset with the reset button - I called the missing company ("Digital Media Group") who still had a voice mail box. I never got a call back or a response to my e-mails, so I finally called Polaroid - and I was told they could not support it, that I HAD to contact the company. A friend was able to find out for me that Digital Media Group was bought by another company, and that they were refusing to support this device.If you think you'll never need tech support/service for this, you STILL should not get it. The software is lousy (the version of MusicMatch Jukebox that came with mine didn't even work with it) as other reviewers have described. If you use iTunes you can just drag and drop music to it as a removable drive, BUT the onscreen interface is impossible to navigate. You can't even use the "random sequence for all songs" feature - it will only play songs from the first few letters of the alphabet!To summarize: do NOT buy this player. It is NOT a Polaroid product, and they did themselves a disservice by associating with this product. PLEASE don't make the same mistake I did!
Infrared beam does not work well viewing through window glass. Could not get a good answer from anyone as to whether or not there was a filter available.
I originally rated this as a good lens, but it just stopped focusing on auto after a year of using it. Really disappointed. It served me well until now but will never buy it again because it is obviously poorly made. I've had my 24-70mm for several years without any problems.
I have owned a number of Visioneer scanners over the years and have always loved their capabilities for the price. I was a loyal customer and used, sold or recommended nearly a thousand of these scanners. Some of the features I liked best were:- the top of the scanner opens on the vertical, 11&quot; side, making it much easier to scan boxes.- the driver remembered the last scan and would retain the settings. So if you were scanning multiple similar items, there was no need to keep adjusting the scanner settings.- the scanner's reliability. I have had great luck with these scanners lasting longer than the computers they worked on.And so I expected to see this trend continue with th 9220. I believe the hardware is up to the usual standards, but the driver isn't. Unfortunately, I can't even use this scanner.I have tested it on 3 different computers (Windows 98 and 2000) with:- Microsoft Photo Editor- Microsoft Digital Image Pro 9and it doesn't work! The Visioneer driver crashed both of these programs! So I called Visioneer. After being hung up on twice (I was asking very politely about this problem. Once I got hung up on by the voice mail system, and once by a tech support individual who told me he was going to research the question); I was told the Visioneer doesn't support any third-party software other than PaperPort!I have always liked Visioneer scanners, but I can't possibly recommend the 9220 unless you are a fan of the PaperPort software, and understand that PaperPort may be the only software you will ever be able to use with this scanner.
I purchased these after my Bose TriPort ones went out on me (after 3 days) and the sound quality was ok but there was absolutely ZERO bass. I have the sony $40 headphones and those are much better than these or the Bose headphones. I would not tell anyone to get these. I almost bought the E3c's but I could not see myself buying headphones for $180 when the Sony ones work perfect. The have noise reduction and they have earbuds as well as awesome bass/sound quality .. for $40!I fly a lot so I needed something that would take away the sound of a plane and the only reason I was looking for something else was becuase after two years of owning the Sony ones, the cord broke. I will be re-buying the Sony ones. Do yourself a favor and buy Sony or look into E4c's if you're really into sound. If you're on a budget, do not go for these or the Bose as they're both way overpriced for such under-performance.
This review refers to Canon digital cameras at large. My experience is with the G5 not the S50. Both are more or less the same camera only the G5 has better zoom and flash shoe.I got my G5 in August through Amazon. In December the LCD has stopped working, and a few days later the Camera completely stopped functioning.At the time I was travelling with my wife to Europe and Canon refused to service the Camera. Apparently you can only get US local service to it (they even don't allow shipping back to the States) and get this - I took this to Amazon customer service which warned me that by taking this Camera outside the United States, &quot;you void the manufacturer's warranty on this item. This could make any future servicing of the item difficult and costly.&quot;Since we are due to get back to the States only in 3 months, and I need a WORKING camera to shoot while on vacation, not when I am home, I had to pay today $350 to fix it and replace the &quot;Optical Unit&quot;.I will never buy a Canon product again.Sony gives you worldwide walk-in warranty, no matter where you are you in the world you go or call a local Sony service center and get your Camera fixed.Now, that Sony offers CF and not just MemoryStick and with the excellent reviews it gets from the user community, there is really no reason to take the risk with Canon. Their Cameras ship with defects and the service is the worst I came across so far.
Scratches galore, and all of the pages keep falling out, and they are difficult to put back in. Buy something else.
This item is horrible. It took a very long time to get shipped, and when i recieved it, it was in bad condition. This item wasn't working at all. Don't make the same mistake that i made buy not caring what the other reviews was saying. Trust me if you buy this you'll be wasting your money.
Add me to the list of frustrated LG customers. We bought the speel at Best Buy about the great quality of this player. (by the way it is no longer being made)It is not great quality the DVD quit after minimal use it spins and spins and can not read the DVDs. After trying to find someone to work on it is a joke the merced best buy operator told me the folks that fix those things have been run out of town whatever that means. When I reached an LG service place they said it would cost me $75 just to come look at it and then to find out to try and get it fixed is a joke. Oh wait no it will require one arm and one leg. Anyway my advise to myself as well as others is check the product reviews before buying it will save you a lot of headaches.
I bought this item for Chrismas and by march it stopped working, after a change of batteries. Because it was more than 30 days after purchase, the item is not returnable, so now I have a $100 electronic paper weight.
This is my 2nd Microsoft Mouse. Both died within 1 year. I have no idea why...never dropped them and they still died. Even the batteries outlasted the mice. MS needs to tighten their quality control...its sad.
Well, it worked very well and I was pleased with the speakers until about a month later, when first it stopped playing music on the nano, and then it stopped charging my old school ipod. Now I have to put a small bottle behind the ipod in order to get the wires/electronics to work so that it'll play. So, for 40 bucks, Im pretty disappointed, but *shrug* c'est la vie. Buy at your own risk!
After reading all the glowing reviews about this cable for cheap, I figured I'd give it a shot since I was only risking $2 anyways. After hooking it up for the first time, I must say, I was impressed. Unfortunately, I got what I paid for and the cable stopped working after the first use.So yes, for me at least, the price was in fact too good to be true.
I bought this product last year and I really like it. However, their service and support are so horrible. My Cruzer died couple weeks ago and I tried to email their customer support, after several email back and forth, they asked me to call their customer support to get the RMA service. I don't know why they can not do that by email but I won't bother to email them anymore, just call them because you have to do that anyway. Besies, I requested the RMA on March 6th, I shipped it on March 8th (after 2 days Authorization) and they havn't ship the replacement out till today (March 20). Maybe they are in the Spring vacation? I think that's not a good service for such a big company at all.
I have a mild to moderate hearing loss in the speech range and have tried Sennheiser's, Williams Sound's, and Radio Shack's assisted hearing systems over the past 10 years. My Sennheiser had broken and I thought I would try an under-the-chin system for a change. Well, was that a mistake! The TV ears is a cheap piece of electronics. No stereo and you have to jam it in your ears in order to avoid hearing the lag of the TV speakers (my wife listens to the TV while I wear the headset). The TV Ears is uncomfortable, awkward (just try eating something while watching TV), over-priced, but yes, you can hear what is being said on the TV but the other systems also provided clear speech sound WITH STEREO so why hassle with the TV Ears? So, I taped up my broken Sennheiser just to remember what it should be like and there is no question that the Sennheiser offers a superior auditory experience. Ordered another Sennheiser through them yesterday - refurbished for under $100. Buyer beware.
I bought this camera about 5 years back. I'm really surprised they are still selling something this antiquated. With only 0.3 megapixles it is not a good camera if you intend to print out the images. I purchased it for web work and it does a decent job but even with the 72dpi resolution you get from your monitor shows to many flaws in the image. It comes out to grainy and the colors of people are often to orange/red. The software often locks up and tells you it can't complete the action and you have to hit the retry button on every image to get the pictures off the camera. It does that on Win98 and my W2K boxes. All in all I would suggest spending the money on another camera. Polaroid does make some good cameras but this one is really past it's time.
I wanted to like this mouse, and have used a similar one from Kensington with great success for years, but for some reason it just doesn't work very well and is a great disappointment. Now I have to go out and buy another brand of the same thing just to get work done! It's way way too jumpy, on any number of surfaces I tried. It keeps releasing the item I've selected too soon so the amount of clicking and dragging I have to do just to get one thing done has been increased tenfold. It jumps the cursor all over the screen when my hand is just sitting still not moving. Very frustrating to use. Can't wait to get rid of it.
I purchased a touch pad from Amazon. I got the wrong model. Neither Amazon nor the the third party vendor have cooperated with me in any way to rectify the error. I recommend not buying any computer hardware from Amazon at any time.Alexander G. van Broek(510) 446-1922
Like the guy said above.. "But then my Print Server would stop working every two to three weeks" exactlly the same thing here, and we bought three of these. The ps110 and two of these, ALL the netgear print servers would work ok.. for about 2-3 weeks then I would have to 'reboot' the device. Sometimes this worked others it didnt. This is not a good product. Also like another guy said above we have had an HP print server, the Hewlett-Packard HP JetDirect 175X, for years and has worked flawlessly.
If you've upgraded your ROM or purchased an iPAQ recently (within the last 2 months) this modem will not work! Neither Xircom nor Compaq have posted a fix yet. Very frustrating. I purchased due to the form factor, but will return shortly if no fix is found.
I bought these headphones because they are bigger than the ones I have and thought the sound would be clearer. Well, it was, until the tiny wire snapped and there go the headphones. The wires that lead into the headphones are too small to accomodate the heavy headset. Look for another if you want long lasting headphones.
I started my quest for better wireless coverage looking at the HGA7T antenna, and read a report there suggesting the Linksys WRE54G range expander device was a better solution. Based on that recommendation, I purchased this WRE54G range expander.I'll be returning that device for a refund where I bought it...Everything you read here is true, and very helpful information on the WRE54G. It's extremely difficult to set up if you have any kind of encryption or access restrictions (e.g., MAC address filtering). I did eventually figure out how to get it set up properly; however, with or without encryption turned on, the thing causes unreliable DHCP address assignment on my network; i.e., when WRE54G is on my network, it provides great signal in the room where it's installed, and it works at first, but after a time it fails to allow Windows to pull a valid IP address, resulting in no Internet access.I wasted hours trying everything. I did not call Linksys Support, as I'm a very experienced network and PC user, and had tried everthing reasonable. The concept of the WRE54G is a good one - the ability to extend the wireless coverage.Linksys has a lot more work to do to make this device usable by mere mortals, and reliable enough to actually deploy on my network. Also, I hope you realize that once the WRE54G is installed, it cuts your effective wireless throughput in half (which may or may not matter, given that most people's broadband bandwidth is still slower).I'm moving on to try the HGA7T instead - a fraction of the price of the WRE54G, much simpler solution that should be "good enough" and provide a stronger wireless signal that has better coverage than a single room (oh yeah, the WRE54G supposedly only boosts the signal significantly in the room in which it's installed, and the antenna should increase the signal broadly around the house).By the way, my router is upstairs and I'm trying to boost the signal downstairs about 50 feet away.
In case you don't believe the rest of the reviewers, this printer is HORRENDOUS!!!! Brother has done a great job at creating a scam with their ink cartridges. Hopefully, people have caught on and have decided to ditch this piece of JUNK! My ink cartridges were still semi full when the printer prompted me to change cartridges...like an idiot and because I needed to print, I went to the store and bought cartridges for $50! Way overpriced for the print quality you get from Brother. Shame on Brother for scamming consumers and making such a lousy printer. They may have scammed us once but Brother has shot themselves in the foot by losing many customers. I will never buy any other Brother brand product. Brother has no idea what relationship marketing is, it seems obvious they are just after making the one transaction and not about keeping their customers happy. I bought this because it had a pretty good rebate...a year ago I only paid about $80, still way too much money for this piece of CRAP! So to all looking to purchasing a printer, stick to HP, at least they don't scam you as much with their ink cartridges!
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 bought this card to be used with a Panasonic DMC-FZ50 10.1MP Digital Camera. DO NOT BUY THIS CARD if you want to store high megapixel Photos. Well, you can go out for a cup of coffee with a friend while downloading the contents of this card into the computer. IT TAKES FOR EVER!!!Moreover, my Toshiba Satellite laptop does not recognize the device; I cannot view my pictures there.There has to be an easier way! I feel I lost my money.
Plugged the light into the USB port and it shorted out my laptop.
I bought it to connect mt lg800g to computer with the usb micro connector.Needless to say it doesn't work. I tried the adapter on a known good mini cord and it didn't work either. They are sending me a new replacement Multicable but i am not sure it will be any different after reading the reviews here.
Just a week ago I read a polarized reviews of this monitor asking myself which opinion to believe. At the end I was stupid enough to make a decision based on the professional look and average high marks. It was a mistake. The screen is realy bad.I used to order computer hardware for the company I worked in and saw lots of good and bad CRTs. This one looks like a cheep &quot;Business&quot; series of other brands. Terrible moire on the left curable only by 100% h-moire correction, which on the other hand makes it a bit blurry. It looks like you can actualy see the crt mask. Every line is comletely separate. Every black dot has a colored side shades.Don't beleave your eyes. This screen looks very professional but it's not.
I bought this for its no-frills cheap price about 9 months ago and it gave me about 30 hours of pleasant, satisfying viewing time. Then it whimsically refused to recognize any instructions from the remote. (Replacing the battery made no difference.) Most important, it refuses to turn on, and the power button on the front doesn't change anything. Worse, there is a DVD inside and I can't open the tray, so I'll have to destroy the little bugger to retrieve my disk. Don't bother with it. Pay more and get something reliable.
I ordered from techNGnet the combo iskin case and headphones at a "fair" price but found i had been "fleeced" because i received no headphones...while quantities last!!! SO bottom line.... i paid 19.95 plus 7.45 shipping and handling for a TOTAL $27.40 for a 4G iskin ipod case!I suggest you consider another resource at a fair price...I AM not HAPPY but you now can be informed to make your choice. For my part, i will not be patronizing the techNGnet company again!good ipodding &lt;>&lt;
This T.V automatically shuts down after 5 "errors"..I got it from J&R Music and Computer (N.Y).. According to the service tech,this $3,600.00 T.V arrived broken. It has been in the repair shop longer than in my own home..........
Ordered this item advertised as a Type "M" xD card.Received type "M+". Returned the "M+" card and reordered.Received the same type "M+" xD card on the second order which is not compatible withe my camera.
The picture is very misleading. The actual case is just large enough for the camera and nothing else. It is a well made case but I needed something that I could use for the camera, spare batteries, spare SD cards, etc....This is unfortunately one of the problems with buying online as opposed to buying at a brick & mortar where you can actually see and touch the product and weigh its ability to serve your needs.
I am taking mine back too. I find the audio output has a "buzz" sound that is very distracting. This is during recording and playback from the tuner. Too bad I liked it other wise....Yes, you get what you pay for.....
After about a day of use from this product photographing waterfalls, the unit quit working. I have owned a Canon version and another brand like this and the Canon was by far the best. I had it for 9 years before I lost it. The other brand lasted for 6 months and I thought this would be a better option, but alas I am wrong.
I bought this Olympus recorder at a local electronics store (circuit city) and had to return the first one, since the record/playback head had a problem staying in physical contact with the tape. The playback volume would drop down in volume since the head was not snug against the tape during playback conditions.The second one worked okay for about six months, then guess what happened? You've got it - the same tape contact problem that occurred with the first sample occurred with the second. This time the problem was even worse - the recorder failed to record adequately, so that nothing but noise was on the tape. I see that both items were made in China - where quality control is much poorer than either Japan or Korea, at least that's my personal experience.While it worked, it was just "okay", nothing to brag about.
I got two of these cameras because according to the reviews I'd read on Amazon; this seemed the most likely. It is BLUE. I know that the water is blue, but even the few pictures I took ABOVE water were blue.There were only a few that didn't come out at all. I used them for snorkeling. The distance isn't really accurate. Taking something 20 feet away is basically just a big blue picture where it is hard to distinguish the fish/people.Some came out better than others, but that was because of the closeness/contrast. Also, you have to remember to wind it before you take another picture. This can be hard when snorkeling. It did come with a rubber band to keep around your wrist, and while I didn't test it out long-term, it did appear to float for the short amount of time I let go of it.One of my friends said that you could help the 'blue' of the pictures with a picture program called 'gimp' (Seriously, that is what it is called) downloaded to your computer. I might try that to get some of the blue out.
I got zeikos filters for two of my lenses, and I'm very disappointed. I get a green ghosting whenever there is bright sun, or if I'm shooting into a light. Indoors it's okay, and it will protect my lens, but I'm going to have to take it off any time I'm shooting outside, which is a hassle and a pain, and not worth the money. If you're looking for high quality images, do not get this filter. I'm going to buy the Hoya UV filter as soon as I get the chance, it's worth the extra money, and I regret cheaping out on this one.
This device is one of several USB network servers that have come out recently, and although you might get it to work with your system, it is more likely that you won't.The problem is that USB printers and other devices all have different drivers some of which are relatively generic (i.e. are on your system already and allow plug and play for things lilke thumb drives) but others are proprietary like the software that you install when you add a multifunction printer. That software gets installed when you run the installation disk that comes with your printer, and it sets up your computer to print (and scan and fax) to the device thru your USB port. It works and everyone is happy.But when you take that multifunction printer and hook it to this Synology USBStation or other USB server, your drivers don't go with it. They are set up on the USB ports. The print/scan/fax commands are going out of your ethernet port, and the best you are going to get is a generic driver trying to drive your printer, and the results will not be good.What I am describing here is true for both Mac OSX as well as Windows. Can you get it to work? Yes, but that will require some moderate hacking abilities to get your drivers to the right place as well as some other software modifications. In my case, I have not been able to do it.If you check [...] and read the fine print about the USB Station, you will see that there is only a select list of printers that they say will work. If you have one of these printers, you could take the chance because at least you can make them accountable and help you make it work. But also notice that they "don't recommend using multifunction devices"
I understand I was lucky to have text on my radio I have an August 2005 Mini Cooper S. The vendor was very accommodating we sent the iBMWt and the iBMWt Silver back and forth a couple times and he nver said boo. First I have the factory navigation(GPS) with the factory Harmon CD/radio/Spkr/aux input package. The i-BMW-T locked me out of iPod control so I could only navigate the iPod from the radio. I did get text on the radio, but it also took over my GPS to display text. It only reverts back to the GPS display when you get instructions . You get song/album/and artist info in the next trk mode. In the play list mode it reads "playlist". The info is useless. It starts reading playlist from where you jumped in as track one. The controls did work on the steering wheel I could change tracks, play list, albums. If you want full iPod control and want good sound you can get a mini to iPod doc conector from Amazon for under $20.00. Works great. The Silver was worse, no text on the radio. Text on the GPS display.If every thing worked the way it was supposed to you still have to select what you want to do on the radio and then use the steering wheel to execute it. I would not recommend this device. Its to limited.
The item was as pictured. I bought it to lay inside of a clay seashell for my Ursula costume at halloween. There were actually two, which I didn't expect, so that was a nice surprise. It was a bit too big for my purpose, but it's an odd purpose so I don't fault the product at all. Only problem is he sound quality was so poor, the voice of Ariel singing was crackly and unrecognizable. Should have at least not had all the crackles.
I bought five of these cables and one stopped working after 2 weeks. It works intermittently if you wiggle the cable. Considering the price, a 20% failure rate might not be all that bad. You just need to purchase extra cables to account for the failure rate, then when it does fail, you will not be so disappointed.
I own a MFC 5200C. I replaced the print heads in the 5200C last months (2006) after approx 3 months and now today my 5200C has the dreaded ERROR 41 message. I called Brother, their advice, you need new print heads again. I realize that the print heads on Brother MFC's are only built to last two years of moderate use. In my opinion dont purchase this printer and save your money making another purchase.
I have never written a review before but I felt the need.The end of this book just infuriated me. Every critic that proclaimed this book to be &quot;amazing&quot; must have been high. I didn't mind the 600+ pages or the endless descriptions of sights, sounds, and smells. I actually enjoy a long book with attention to detail. However, I did mind the many hints that pervaded the book that never seemed to go anywhere. I felt that Tartt was tired of her own book towards the end and,instead of investing more time and energy into it, through it by the wayside. I just wish I had.
Hi. I'm just like any person in the world. This was my first scanner which would go along with my first printer and PC. My printer,Hewlett-Packard's Deskjet 882c, is terrific, but this scanner is so bad. Not only is the image quality poor but also you can't manually correct some things, the scanner automatically &quot;adjusts&quot; everything, which is very inconvenient. I only bought this scanner because of the cheaper price, but believe me , this is not worth even $50 of your money. So don't make the same mistake I made and waste your money on this bad scanner.
this is totally confusing, the picture looks like its a combo but in fact is only just one piece, besides the name is Laslollite LL Lr3007 30-inch Collapsible reflector with translucent Diffuser. but I only received the Translucent Diffuser... what about the Collapsible reflector??? i returned it and they send me back the same thing. In my own opinion this is a tricky item considering the price. don't buy it.
I don't want to jinx a product that has a great reputation so far, because I know there are defects during production, but when I received this product it had a connector on it that was not attached properly. It was allowing the audio signal to travel through the cable, but not the video. If I moved the cable around it acted like it had a short in it allowing me to see the video when I held it in one place.I had to go to the store and purchase another HDMI cable, and the new one worked fine letting me know the problem was the cable.I am not going to give it 1 star due to the fact that I have not returned the cable for another one, but be aware there is a possibility for a defect, as is the case with any product. :)Great deal however as far as cost goes.
I usually like Olympus products, but this camera falls short of all marks. The pix are blurred, no matter how high you set the resolution. The macro is fussy and quickly blurs under 7 inches. The macro is also blurred. None of the pix could withstand magnification. True, they didn't pixellate until over 200%, but even at 75% they were just plain not in focus. Olympus blew it on this one. Don't buy it, it's a waste of money, even for casual photos. The only good thing is the software, which is fantastic, but even it can't fix the poor quality of the photos.
After charging the 1st battery, I took 2 pictures and the battery was dead. I notified the company and they said I have to charge it a few times before the life will increase. I charged the battery about 10 times and it now can't take a single picture. The camera won't even turn on. So, you get what you pay for. These are junk.
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 am a printer repair tech. I just stumbled across this reveiw on a search for brother printheads. Brother's work fine untill the printheads clog up. Then it will cost more than the value of the printer to replace. My suggestion is to buy an HP product. Like every printer manufacturer HP makes some cheap printers, but at least they also make some good ones unlike Brother. When shopping for a printer just remember, what you pay for is what you get
Update, the speakers started to get a loud buzz when the phone was in the docking station. At first, wiggling it would cure the buzz, then later, the buzz was constant. Used the patch cord and it worked, for a week, and started to buzz. Became unusable. It's a shame, the sound was so good. It's in the trash. Too bad it can't be rated zero.Look for something else, don't waste your money like I did.Recieved the player a few days ago and was suprised by how good it sounds for a compact player. I've seen the bad reviews about it breaking down. It will be traveling with me on a regular basis, so it's not going to have an easy life. If it breaks down, I will update the review. But so far, it's a great player, easy to use, (even my wife can run it).
the 75 ohm connector for the FM antenna on the back is specific to teac and will not take a regular coaxial cable. Also the tuner developed problems in the display, it goes dark and the audio cuts in and out. To top it off it has very poor reception. In other words, a piece of garbage.
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 video tutorials are great. The program is average compared to others out there.My biggest peave is that, after trying a number of programs, I found one I liked better. Dan Oaks refunded only my purchase price--NOT THE 200% HE CLAIMS HE WILL DO. He continues to ignore my emails.Downside, they charge for modules and recipe book add-ons.
A total waste of money. My 7110 suddenly indicated a technical problem just one week after the warranty ran out. The manual doesn't tell you what the indicated fault codes mean, so you have to call their tech service and PAY for an answer. In my case it was "buy new print heads." Even though I was using official HP products (ink, print heads) the little micro chips on the print heads erroneously indicated that they weren't official HP products and must be replaced (they don't want you to be able to avoid their over-priced parts with cheaper, and probably better, off-brand items). With a little research, I found that this fault is common to these machines. You might buy several sets of expensive print heads before you find a full set that work, for awhile...until it starts all over again.
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.
I was very disappointed with this router. It constantly disconnected my wireless clients and required a reboot to get things going again. The connection would appear to be still connected with high signal quality, but no actual connectivity. I upgraded all firmware releases and these never corrected the issues. These problems occurred even on a PC that was using the same series USB Wireless Adaptor (DWA 130) Forget about streaming any video from anywhere online, it always froze, even on wired connections.I even upgraded to DD-WRT firmware, which seemed to work a bit better, but never completely solved the issues. I ended up buying a low end CISCO Wireless N router for $20 used and it works much better. None of the mentioned problems ever occur.
I bought one from another site.. for about 11 dollars (it was on sale specials.. not anymore) And I bought it for my teacher so that he might be able to lecture easier with wireless... (his laptop is only 10 feet ish away from his laptop..... And it didn't work. It was embarassing when I sent a present for a teacher and doesn't work! So the second day, I gave him my own Logitech M305. which is also a brand new mouse I just had over december...bought a little later... less than a month used. And the Logitech works terrifically for my teacher. It has triple distance with a way smaller receive. Everybody let's screw microsoft until they make something better, competitive in the market...If you don't need long distance... it may be okay. I don't mean to be totally biased. But know that I don't like this mouse. And I'm a budget saver. but my logitech was only $5 cheaper and delivers awesome work! son of a microsoft..
I bought this DVD for my car I was impressed by the features (DVD & TV), my comments:Over all interface is poorDVD: good quality picturesRadio very poor reception the auto-scan always escape good reception channels received by virtually low prices and low quality car radio.TV: what a joke, nearly non a clear picture I had received by this unit.Screen sensitivity: poor and lack the quick and accurate response, and always the unit needed to be rested by removing the battery cable.After careful use for one year it stopped from playing DVDs, ?? I had changed the DVD laser lens (as I was told by a professional) with a new one I bought from BOSS Nothing, it is not working anymore.So my advice it is a bad product, does not deserve the high price, go for the new Pioneer AVH series, less price with more good reputation. I will never buy BOSS product again
I have bought a lot of goods from Amazon, and have generally been pleased. The advertisement of this SanDisc drive for .51 cents with a shipping charge of almost 6 dollars on EACH one of them is disingenuous and borders on hucksterism. I would not want to see Amazon head down that road. FYI, I initially ordered 10 of these drives, the charge would have been $5.10 plus reasonable shipping. However, with shipping it was over $65. Where is the honesty in this?
I got this unit at Target after my old DVD player conked out. I was just looking for a replacement DVD player, and then this unit caught my eye. My VCR was also getting old, and I thought it would be a good idea to replace both in one shot. After all, it would be cheaper than getting seperate units, and there would be way less wiring involved, one less remote, etc.Well, the VCR worked great, and I was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality (I have a pretty good sound system). However, the DVD section had a distinct high pitched whining noise that came through my speakers, like a motor running, which was noticeable even at moderate volume levels when playing DVD's. No good! I picked up a good DVD player and set the Daewoo aside. I never got around to returning it, and ended up giving it to a friend who needed a VCR and only played DVD's through her TV set's small speakers. Everybody is happy now, right? Wrong! One week later, DVD's started to freeze, at first for a split second, then longer and longer until they are now unwatchable. What a dud this thing is!
Donna Tartt's style drew me in quickly and I had high hopes for The Little Friend. Having now ploughed through its 500-some pages I'm certain 300 of them could have been edited.Is Ms Tartt unable to leave any detail undescribed? Must everything be "like" something else? I cringed at certain synonyms (a rolled-up carpet like a log... an Aunt helps Harriet and Hely over it like a scout leader helping them across... surprise, a log). And why "shrubbery (privet, holly)"? In case readers ignore what shrubbery is? Towards the end I glossed over certain sections, confident they had no bearing on plot or characterization.Stereotypes abound too, in particular the black maids and housekeepers. It would not have surprised me to hear one of them utter "Mam'zelle Edith".Suffice to say that as I dutifully read the closing pages, I couldn't have cared less what became of Harriet or Danny and only the urge to be done with the story took me through to its end.
Box arrived without tape. Opened to reveal the hard drive in ESD bag loosely jammed into a small cardboard box. I can only imagine how well this thing traveled, the ESD shows visible signs of impact from the logic board.I've never received a HDD in this kind poor packaging. Usually a layer of something shock absorbent is standard, like bubble wrap or urethane, styrofoam... This is unacceptable.I plan on doing some diagnostics on the disk and won't be surprised if anything appears dysfunctional.The most disturbing thing was that it was shipped and placed in my mail completely unsecured and it's contents could have been pilfered by anyone along it's way.
I inherited one of these by finding it in an office I took over. I found some instructions via Google about how to crack it, however I found that rotating each tumbler in turn until a noticeable slip was felt gave me an open lock at the first attempt. I am NOT an expert at picking locks. Now, this may be an older version (it matches the second picture), but I think the only thing I am going to use it for now is party tricks...
My wife and I bought this camera two years ago, before our first child was born. We've been very happy with its performance, and found the picture quality much better than other cameras. In the last few months, however, the camera no longer accepts new rolls of APS film. Instead, it changes the cartridge from "new roll" to "exposed," without taking any pictures. We brought this camera to the camera shop, and they told us that it was a common problem with this model, and that it would cost [a lot] to have it repaired. We then called Canon, and they did not admit or deny the history of this problem. They just told us that the new Z3 did not seem to have the same issues.Overall, we really like this camera. We're probably going to try the Z3, however, for our next camera. ...
We are having trouble getting it to download to computer. Not as easy as the instructions say. The first day she used it it froze several times. We had to replace the batteries, which was not a big deal. But it froze again and we had to take batteries out and reinsert them. When it is working she really enjoys it. We are unable to save any of the videos as it is not working with our new computer.
Pick another company. This one does not respond to any e-mails even if it involves a simple question.
This is only the 2nd item I have returned in 6-8 yrs of buying on Amazon. It just doesn't work well enough to keep.You can make an outgoing call on it, but it will not ring for an incoming call. No Caller ID, no ring, no nothing. Outgoing call sound quality is terrible--static and clicking noises. I tried several different jacks, outlets and locations. I wanted to make sure the units weren't too close, nor too far from each other. Tried different jacks, plugs, etc. Made sure it was plugged directly into an outlet.Nothing made any difference. Outgoing call quality was poor, incoming would NEVER work nor ring. Returned item.
I HAVE JUST MADE ARANGEMENTS FOR MY 4TH m125 SINCE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!I AM NOT NEW TO PALM. I BOUGHT A m125 FOR MY WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS & IT HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH "WEAK" SPOTS ON THE SCREEN. TRYING TO RESET THE DIGITIZER TAKES 6-18 TAPS. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS OUT OF THE BOX, WITH OR WITHOUT ANY 3RD PARTY APPS.CHECK OUT &lt;...>OUR FRIENDS AT PALM OBVIOUSLY DON'T EVEN READ THE FORUMS LINKED DIRECTLY FROM THEIR SITE, THEY ALL ACT AS IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY'VE HEARD OF THIS. OBVIOUSLY MY EXPERIENCE IS NOT UNIQUE!!!!!!!!!I HAVE SPENT WAY WAY WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON THE PHONE TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS. m125 #1 BOUGHT FROM BEST BUY, #2 EXCHANGED AT BEST BUY (HAD TROUBLE GETTING ONE IN STOCK), #3 SCHEDULED BY PALM CUSTOMER SERVICE BUT NEVER CAME!!! AFTER A WEEK & 3-4 CALLS SOMEONE THERE DECITED THEY LOST THE REPLACEMENT REQUEST AND SCHEDULED AN ADVANCE RETURN. >>>CAUTION&lt;&lt;&lt; I WAS ASSURED IT WOULD BE A NEW UNIT. GUESS WHAT-THEY SENT A REFERB WITH THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!!!~!BUYER BEWARE!IF YOU HAVE A UNIT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, CALL PALM IMMEDIATELY!...THERE IS NO EXCAUSE FOR THIS! I FEEL FOR ANYBODY WHO BUYS THIS AS THERE FIRST PALM (WHO THEY HAVE CLEARLY TARGETED) AND HAS THIS PROBLEM AND THINKS MAYBE THIS IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE! OR MAYBE IT IS SOMETHING THEY ARE DOING OR SOMETHING THEY INSTALLED. AND THE OH SO HELPFUL TIPS LIKE USING A POINTER STYLUS AND "TRY RECALIBRATING THE DIGITIZER", PLEASE, THIS IS NOT HOW THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK. I HAVE ONLY SEEN THIS BEHAVIOR IN THE m125. 3 OF THEM.PISSED.
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.
First of all, there are NO instructions anywhere on how to use this product. No matter how hard you try, with any DVD, copied from any other source, you will constantly hit a wall that says there is an error and you will not be able to duplicate a DVD. This is an absolute nightmare of incompetence and an out and out con. Look at the ratings for this product and DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
After moving to a new house, I was excited to buy a new router. We had an old Netgear A wireless router. I bought this product from newegg, due to what I thought was a good deal. It was not. After initially installing it, there were many issues that came up.1) Not very good for A/B/G/N capabilities. We had an A adapter, a G laptop, an N laptop and a B computer. I was excited that this router would be able to allegedly 'handle' this. It did not. If the N laptop was connected to the internet then the internet would be spotty for everyone else. This was beyond ridiculous. Even after moving it into a G/N household, we are still experiencing issues with the system.2) Resetting too much. Seriously, I am well versed in the 10 second unplug and plug back in. This router has made me a pro at it. In the past year and a half that I've had this router, I've had to reset it at least three times a month. This is a number which I think is too much, considering I only had to reset my Netgear router about 3 times in the past 7 years we've had it. That's right 7 years.3) Even when wireless is not involved, it's an awful ethernet router. Using it for a main computer it had to be reset often, and the same goes with our Xbox 360 we had connected to it.Save your money. I spent $40 and it wasn't worth it. Unfortunately, I'm lazy and still dealing with this frustrating piece of crap.
I have the misfortune of owning one of these and I'd like to spare everyone else from making the same mistake I did.The product works, but only for about 5 minutes before it starts skipping parts of the song it happens to be playing. If it weren't for the skipping, this would be a decent product.The other problem is that there is absolutely no support from the manufacturer. All of the emails I have sent regarding the skipping have gone unanswered.Don't bother buying this product. Donate the money to charity instead. At least it will be used for a good cause that way.
I purchased a ReplayTV 4508 as a replacement for my Replay 3060. The ability to move shows to and from my PC and share shows with friends was a huge draw for me. I'm very happy with the 4500 series, it does everything as advertised. I've found that I can store shows on my PC to get extra space.Replay is a great product, but one you should research before you purchase, not after.
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 purchased this several weeks ago and it works great but...I wanted to buy the external antenna. Tried to contact customer service but after many phone menu selections, I was informed by the system that no one was available to take the call. This happened several times over several days. I filled out a service request form via the web site asking for the correct part number, after 5 -6 days I received a response, but rather than giving me the part number, I was told to call a customer service number. Be vary wary of purchasing anything from any company that makes it so difficult to purchase extras.Their web site is so slow that I can not download the user manual. I tried to add POI's using Magellan's supplied software but the GPS unit will not connect. I dread the thought of trying to call for help. If I can't get it working in the next few days, I'll just return it.In summary, Customer service is nearly nonexistent. Speed of web site is so slow it's useless. Unit will not connect to PC but works great in car!
I found that with my dvd player, almost every disk from netflix needed to be cleaned. i thought this device would speed up and standardize that process.Window cleaner and a tissue work.... This device DID NOT WORK for me. Every disk I cleaned with this device would not play until i cleaned it again with the windex and tissue routine. I even tried taking a disk that was playing ok and then "cleaning" it with the skipDr and it wouldn't play until i cleaned it again with windex. Save your money!
After wasting 15 DVD's, I still did not succeed to end a writing session without a blue screen and a reboot. For each attempt I tried to do something like installing a patch, downloading the latest version of HotBurnPro, uninstalling Roxio, defragmenting my HD, performing a scandisk ... No success yet. Is DVD writing not mature? or was Iomega a bad choice? Next time I borrow from a friend before I buy.
I purchased this thru Sirius.com and got the receiver along with the home kit, car kit & boombox in a package for $120, before the rebate.The sound and Sirius service are first rate. I can't speak so highly of the hardware.The good things. The display is crisp and large. The FM transmitter is powerful & clear compared to others I've used for the iPod.Now the bad. My biggest problem is with the receiver itself. The buttons have the feel of a $10 CD player. They have a very cheap feel, mushy to the touch, will often stick and look like they will break off very easily. The unit probably will not last long, especially if it's moved around alot.The only place the unit docks is on the (optional) boombox. (That works great, btw.) The home kit and auto kit require you to carry a seperate piece and plug all the cords into that. they only give you one of these adapters so you have to transport it with the receiver between home & auto. If they gave you two of these adapters (probably at a cost of &lt;$1 to them), it would make the unit much more functional and therefore a much better value. It was a poorly thought out idea not to include two of those adapters.In summary, this is not a good product. I would recommend everyone out there look for something else or wait till Sirius gets the hardware in order. The service is great - Stern fan or not - but the hardware is way behind.
I bought this printer last year and was excited in the begining because of the network feature. My excitement faded away when I started using this printer. Printer quality is ok even if you use the best quality option.
The item is well made and arrived quickly but it's way oversize. I could wrap this around my bicep with no problem and I'm a big person. Wrapping around the wrist covers the iPod. The biggest problem is that the clip the iPod goes on to is too small for the newest iPod shuffles. It doesn't begin to fit and now I have something I can't use and nowhere to put the iPod. The pkg had to be destroyed to get it out so it can't be returned. I'm very disdappointed.
I have tried to set this controller up using the computer as suggested. Very simple instructions, but it would not turn on any of my audio equipment, including the cable box. I repeated instructions again, and went thru the trouble shooting process. No luck. I emailed customer service, initially with no response. After the second email they said call customer service. Customer service has extremely limited hours, only during the week and only during the middle of the day, Eastern Standard Time..I am Mountain Standard Time. They have called my home once, but only during the daytime, when my email clearly stated, that I would not be available during the daytime. Unfortunately, those of us with daytime jobs are not at home during those hours. They do not plan on extending hours, nor did they actually seem concerned about the content of my email. It may be a good product, but I will never know because it will be returned.
Sorry.I wanted to find that heavy duty SDHC reader for carrying in a pants pocket everywhere and anywhere without breaking open as the cheaper ones do. Some of the cheaper ones seem to be made of the same plastic they used on small toys hidden deep within boxes of breakfast cereal.I remember over twenty years ago in the early days of personal computing when PC's were built to last much longer than the usefulness of their electronic design (remember 16k total?). You could run a tank over the IBM 8088 PC or the Apple IIe and not even phase it.Now we find our electronics built on the cheap and with disposable plastic cases you wouldn't make a bic razor out of. Only Corsair seems to care anymore about life in the real world. It is a jungle out here. See especially their32GB Flash Survivor Flash Drive USB 2.0 Highspeed Ultra Plug & Play.I need an SDHC reader that can go anywhere in a back pocket without breaking. Okay, front pocket. It must survive under rugged conditions.This is definitely not it.For one thing it is designed to have a cap on the reader end, as you can see in the picture, yet none came with mine in the unopenable retail package. Here in the desert, the dust would quickly plug it up.The other end has a cap, covering the USB connector, with a tiny hole for your lanyard. As others mention here in their reviews, this is asking for trouble. The unit can slip right off the cap and lanyard and you would never know it.In any case, the tiny key ring type wire spring which goes into the lanyard hole (and which comes taped to the package next to the store security device) requires the magical skill and power of tiny bionic elf fingers and eyes to install; I cannot.For this I paid the professional price? Maybe I should go with the Transcend Multi-Card Reader M5 - Card reader ( CF I, CF II, MS, MS PRO, Microdrive, MMC, SD, MS Duo, xD, MS PRO Duo, miniSD, RS-MMC, TransFlash, MMCmobile, microSD, MMCplus, SDHC, miniSDHC, MS Micro, microSDHC ) - Hi-Speed USB instead but I just want an SDHC reader that will last. Any ideas?
I didn't like like this product because it was what I expected. I didn't realize that cannot upload the message to PC, so I think is not helpful for me since I don't understand the idea to have a voice recorded without store the information in somewhere.
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.
I've purchased this charger kit to use with my digital camera. As far as that goes, it was absolutely futile. The batteries simply drain too quickly. I made sure there was enough time to charge (at least 2 hours) and one time I had it charging for 2 days straight. The thing is, as soon as you take the batteries out of the charger, they start to drain. I've read a lot of positive reviews on this thing, that is why I bought it, but I must say my personal experience coincides more with the reviewers who gave this product a 1 star: in other words, a complete waste of money.
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.
The battery charger and batteries are functional. The camera case, however, is practically useless. The camera barely fits in it, especially with the neck strap. There is no room for extra batteries and the case does not have its own neck strap, only a belt loop. Definitely a disappointment and not recommended for the Canon S2IS.
It did not come with any carrying case, in spite of the claim that it does. So now I have all the little pieces (combs, extra blade, cleaning brush) to find a home for. I don't see that it does any better a job than a regular razor, and the brow combs are a waste of time. TO be honest, I would never order one again.
If you live in the US first of all, there is NO support for this. The first problem I had was inability to link with my bluetooth phone. I emailed customer support with this question. No response. The next problem, I couldn't get the website to accept my registration. Another email, no answer. Next problem, I couldn't download John Cleese's voice, which is one of the main reasons I wanted the TomTom anyway. Another email, no answer. Also the TomTom Plus service is not in place in the US yet, which I didn't know until I got it home.The last straw was the first trip I used it for, out of town, it got me lost and stuck on a dead-end road in the middle of nowhere. I had to call my girlfriend and have her do a mapquest, and guide me to my destination. AND AS IF THAT WASN'T BAD ENOUGH - I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND THE UNIT WAS AS DEAD AS A BRICK! Even though it was fully powered and the power light was on, IT WOULD NOT TURN THE SCREEN ON!So there I was, having followed an impossibly circuitous route to the middle of nowhere, and NO GPS to guide me home. Back to phone and mapquest. On the final email, I described this experience. I finally got an answer which was directed to the entirety of my set of problems. The answer was 'are you sure it was plugged in?'.If I could give minus-stars I would.
I purchased two of these as Christmas gifts for my children. The plastic close clasp is the worst: it broke the first day during normal use on one player, and on the other player, it broke the first time it was dropped. Definitely not worth the money!
Southern Gothic fiction is ordinarily my favorite, and I really wanted to like this book. However, after 150 pages of ABSOLUTELY NOTHING happening, and all the reviews I've read that say nothing ever does happen, I'm giving up on it. Call me one of the masses that don't understand great literature, but I just don't have the attention span or patience (same as with Faulkner... I tried and just couldn't stay with it.) I may pick it back up later and give it another try, as the language and characterizations are wonderful (the aunts all remind me a lot of my own family.) But I have a stack of other books begging to be read, and life is too short!
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.
I tried burning 5 of these DVDs with my 2008 Macbook pro superdrive. At first I thought the drive was failing. But, after making a DMG I successfully burned a Sony blank DVD with the first try.I ended up returning to Amazon as a defective product. Thanks, Amazon!
Bought this less than a year ago and it broke down. Used it at home for my two kids who used it for doing their homework. Disappointing. Definitely not heavy duty.
Without warning the lamp went. We were nowhere near the 8,000 hours of use that SONY predicts the lamp will serve us before it burns out.Went to the store where I bought it and spoke to the same salesman who sold it to us. He didn't say a word. Took my paperwork walked over to three different computers and typed in a bunch of numbers and letters in each one. He wrote a phone number down and handed my paperwork back to me. He would not have said a word except I inquired if this was common for the lamp to go so soon. He told me that the lamp on his TV was five years old and he had heard of others lasting a year or less. Not very comforting.Called the number and spoke to a woamn who didn't want to hear about complaints she only took orders. So for $285.49 I get a new lamp in two working days. Not happy at all. Will not buy another SONY or go to Bernies again.
I purchased the base plate for more support on the Heath 18 Room House. It will not attach to the house without buildig something special! Don't waist your money!
We bought this router when we moved to our new house and we bought it because we thought it was a good deal. We also liked D Link products back in the wired router days. However, this router took us hours to set up. The set up process directed us to the default way, which we tried 5 times and did not work. We then used the manual set up, and still couldn't get it to work. We then had to call customer services - it seemed that the issue was quite common, as the customer service representative was apparently reading a script and directed us through a fairly unintuitive installation process. They could have added the script in the set up manual. The router then worked for a few days without any problem, until one day it decided to disconnect for no apparent reason. We pretty much had to reboot the router 2 - 3 times every night. It was quite annoying. The speed was so-so. We were definitely not getting what we paid our IPS for (we later switched to a different router and the speed more than doubled), but it was enough for internet surfing. The reason we decided to finally return this was because our iPhones didn't connect to wireless via this router, and the customer service asked us to call Apple (we didn't have to because our phones connected via the new router we got).
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.
Put simply... it doesnt work. If you plug everything in, in a specific order both TV's worked fine for a few minutes but if either TV was turned off the other would stop working and the sound on both TV's only worked some of the time. Good price but still a waste of money
THIS product barely worksthe Cable bow does not have enough juice to push thru and provide a clear signalthe DVD and Sony PS3 work v good!I say do not buy as there are other ways to split the signal -- You can have mine just send me the postage money!
Purchased one of these and after it didn't work, I returned it to Amazon, which promptly sent me a new one. It also did not work. I tried both on a brand new PC, latest Sony Vegas and Cyberlink's Power Director, Sony blu ray player and a Panasonic DVD player - nothing recognized it.
The hub I got requires me to re-plug my usb cords in to a different position every time I turn the computer on or my devices won't work. D-Link customer service is an even worse joke. After waiting on hold for over 30 minutes (twice) I was disconnected. As I didn't use this right away it was too late to return. Money totally wasted. A piece of garbage.
You'd think that a Palm screen protector from Palm would be best in class. However, these Palm "premium" screen protectors have a lifespan of about 3-4 days at best. I'm very careful with my new Palm TX, yet under normal use the stylus easily scratches the screen protector to such an extent that the device no longer accurately recognizes stylus input. I also dislike having to cut the screen protectors to size. I've tried an Invisible Shield screen protector, and it was tough as nails; the problem was that installation was difficult, and the tacky surface also produced input errors. Next I'm trying a Boxwave ClearTouch. I never had this sort of problem with the old Fellowes WriteRight protector, which lasted a year or more on my old Palm m130.
I connected a phone on the extension. Connection is stable (i.e., didn't lose connection during a phone call), but the sound quality is not good. For whatever reason, I HEAR MY OWN VOICE SO LOUD (I tried with several phone sets that work perfectly at ordinary outlets) that I can't carry on a conversation more than a few mins. I just answer there and quickly switch to another phone. I would not recommend it if you plan to use it for a serious cause.
Like the guy below, my camera just stopped working one day, and its now past warranty. The liveview just shows a white or blue screen and it won't take pictures. I never used it very often, never dropped it, and never got it wet. Yet, despite all that, it still doesn't work. When it did still work, I have to admit that the quality of the pictures was wanting... I was dissatisfied with most of the pictures I took with it. It made photogenic people look shiny and unattractive. I would not recommend a kodak digital camera to anyone else, nor will I be buying another one, ever.
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.
Several attempts failed to get this ADSL2/2+ Modem/Wireless router operational. Consolidated Communication was able to reset and ping this router successfully. After two calls to D-link, it was determined that there were compatibility issues between the D-Link router and the ISP. The device was returned.
Sorry, Canon, this is the worst product you ever made.First, the head does not tilt at all so you are unable to bounce the light for a softer effect. The amount of light it gives is not controllable at all. It has only one setting, which is "flashlight bright."Those two factors mixed together, it gives the same look as a deer in the headlights. It drowns out all natural colors and makes any shot you use it for look like a bad documentary.I've owned this flash for over 3 years and my advice to my videographer is to use it, "only when you absolutely have to". Literally, you may as well attach a flashlight to your camcorder. You'll get the same results.
Ok so I bought this remote in January and retuned it after 2 days of use. Not only was the programing tedious (and notice I said tedious and not hard) but the unit lost the codes after some time. NOT a battery problem or a defective unit. Buy a romote thats USB programable, it might cost you a $100 or so but I guaraantee its worth it
This is axactly what it says it is a toslink splitter. If you need a combiner don't get this thinking it will 100% work. I though I would give it a try and it failed misserably. My ps3 must not put out a strong optical signal because it would not transmit a working signal through the spliter but my Xbox 360 would. I tried everything even swapping cables and taking the splitter apart and holding the end directly together and it still wouldn't work 100% it would only come on for a slight amount of the time. But the Xbox would work in either socket and with either cable.Basically this thing takes 2 optic filiments and just sticks them side by side in the single inlet/outlet. This causes some issues with the light not hitting the outlet cable dead on center and looses alot of the signal and will dim the light coming out of the end.()() Like this.()I knew from the begining that I would not be able to run both devices at the same time and would have no issues with using this but the item would just not work with both devices.It would most likely work the other way to split one signal to 2 devices but I don't see that happening either. For those that have got this to work congrats your reciever or stereo must be super sensitive to the optical input and will work.By the way I have a Sony Dream system DAV-FX500. So if you have this system this item will most likely not wok for you. I would get the item that actually worked that I describe later.I finally dropped the idea and got an toslink to digital coax adapter and it works beautifully. Now I have to configure my remote to just switch the input so that the PS3 will out put from the coax. I get awesome quality from this connection and have had no issues with the new device.Toslink Optical to Coax/Coaxial Digital Audio ConverterDon't buy this toslink spliter if you think it will work 100%. I did and was dissapointed but it cost so little that I didn't consider sending it back and spend all that money on shipping. I just got something that would actually work, so if you have a digital coax input free I would use the toslink to coax adapter instead.Thanks,Jeremy
The Panasonic transcribers are good machines, about the best, but this one in particular leaves a lot to be desired. But all in all we've had the best luck with the Panasonic.
Don't spend your hard earned money on this junk, I cannot trust another Microsoft mouse ever again. I just returned this newly bought wireless mouse to Fry's for another one (should have saved the box! I would have gotten a refund). And guess what? Same problem! The left and right buttons only work when they want to!
I was wanting a data cable to transfer music to my Zen. This is purely a power cable. You cannot transfer data with this.
Bad shipping agent. Ordered several items at the time this TV was purchased. This being the most expensive happened to be the only item that mysteriouly disappered. The TV was lost in transit for a week. When it was finally found the shipper -Eagle - told us that it would be delivered the very next day. After a another few days of listening - and waiting - to this story the shipper told us the TV was still on their dock. We refused delivery. We'll find it elsewhere. Good luck Amazon.
The pictures are washed out, the focus offcenter, and the zoom mechanism is very sensitive to breakage. My camera has been seent back to Olympus twice for warranty repair and both times come back just as bad. The whole point of a point and shoot is to get good pictures without too much work. This camera badly misses the mark.
The scanner was easy to use when you could get the software to operate properly. More often than not it would not bring up the program...and then it died. I would not purchase this product or any other HP scanner again. Although I love my HP printer.
I bought this case only because my local CompUSA had no other cases. First of all, the price is way too high for a single piece of rubber. Second of all, it's very difficult to get on and off, since it's made out of rubber and iPods are made out of metal (a lot of friction). Thirdly, it gets dirty very easily. The screen to protect the iPod's screen isn't made of plastic, but instead rubber (like the rest of the case). It picks up dust and lint very easily and sticks to the iPod's screen. I think that's supposed to be a plus (sticking to the screen), but not all of the air bubbles go away, which creates very annoying shadows on the screen of the iPod. The dust and lint also create more annoying shadows.This case is very bad. Soon, I'm getting a Contour Showcase iPod case. It looks very promising and actually worth the money, unlike this one.
This product is very cheaply made. The design is good and the size fits the sansa e200 adequately. However, mine broke during it's first use. It broke on the plastic ring where the velcro loops through. Now it is unusable. I will never buy a product from this company again.
This MAY be a good product for the occasional user. However, if your small business depends on this, you are dead. This baby will crash, crash, crash on you...even with the latest firmware. Nice idea to build a wireless router that supports VPN tunnels, but in reality, it just does not work. Look at the other reviews and think. Why does everybody say stay away? There must be something wrong if this many people complain. I live in Japan, and the Japanese retailers have already pulled it from the shelves due to the number of complaints. This is the SECOND time mine has locked up today. It WILL be replaced.
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.
I am a new to photography. My first tiffen uv filter came with a lens I bought. I was getting spot in my pictures. I later noticed the coating was coming of the filter. The second tiffen uv filter I bought with new lens. I was taking pictures of my christmas tree and getting red flares in my pictures when I did not have any red lights. I took of the filter and that got rid of the flare. Now I just spend more and buy B&W filters.
What a terrible accessory!- The strap that latches the case keeps getting on the way when trying to write.- The Palm V can't fit on the hotsynch craddle without removing the case. What a pain!- It adds quite a bit of builkiness to the Palm V, making it harder to carry it on a shirt or jacket pocket.I need to find an alternative somehow...I wish my original standard cover hadn't broken...
Mp3s took a while to load, and there was no way to use the remote without staring at it for five minutes, but otherwise, everything was fine... until it broke JUST after 3 months of use -- no power would come into the unit all of a sudden. I called customer service and found out that it would cost more than the price of the unit just for labor.HERE'S WHAT'S IMPORTANT:After reading tons of customer reviews of all different DVD players, the conclusion I've come to is that if you spend under $200, you pretty much either get lucky and get a working unit, or you don't. Therefore, now that I'm shopping for my new one, I am ONLY looking at units with a one-year parts AND labor warranty. That way, I'm guaranteed to get at least a year out of the unit, which is better that it dying after 3 months. Then if it lasts longer, it's gravy.
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
installed this one instead of a generic one that ran out of ink, my printer still show that I'm out of toner, probably will never order this brand again.
I bought this camera a while ago, at first I was very happy. After owning this camera for a little while I wish I had never bought it. The camera sucks through batteries like nothing. It can be very frusturating missing all those pics. If you didn't have to buy batteries every other day I would recomm this camera. I know someone else who bought this same camera and returned it due to the battery life.
After just a few weeks, the plastic gears in this jammed and I had to throw it away. Money wasted.
Overall value: 2/5I haven't found the hype others have in the Grado SR225i headphones. The sound is somewhat detailed and it is very clear, but design flaws in this product do not warrant the $200 price tag. Between the plastic, vinyl headband, cups, wires, and the sound quality, Grado has left me with a lot to be desired.Comfort: 1/5It's hard to get lost in the music when my ears are rubbed raw. The bowl pads soften with use, but my ear touches the driver and after a short half hour to forty-five minutes wearing these headphones becomes too uncomfortable for continued use. When I'm listening to headphones at home I expect reasonable comfort. Open headphones aren't designed for public use. Unfortunately, because of the intense level of discomfort after a short period of use, these Grado headphones aren't suited for listening at home either. This one issue is the main reason I'm looking to sell them after 2 months.Build Quality: 2/5Grado built the headband by taking a metal band and sliding a vinyl sleeve over top. That not only makes the headband look cheap, but also uncomfortable. Each cup has a metal grill, but the rest feels and looks like budget lightweight plastic. The jack and wire are actually pleasantly thick and durable in appearance, but their weight throws the pair of headphones off-balance and pulls them down on your head, only adding to the discomfort level.Sound Quality: 3.9/5Grado did a good job by making the SR225i clear and punchy. Fast-paced music excels on these headphones, and the overall quality improves with burn-in. Bass, however accurate and fast, has no impact. I don't get to feel the music with Grado. I only get to hear it. I'd be OK with that too, if the discomfort wasn't so distracting. Treble and highs are fatiguing too. Turning up the volume to get more bass, even with tube amplification, only makes the treble more piercing. The sound stage is also small; I've experienced a wider sound stage on closed headphones, which only further deconstructed the idea that I could get lost in the music. I offer props to Grado for the sharp clarity of the sound, but nothing else.Concluding thoughts:The sharpness and clarity are very enjoyable and beat out Sennheiser models in the same price range in this one area. Comfort, build quality, and issues in the high and low end of these headphones detracts from the enjoyment. If these headphones were $100, they would be a much better value. I do not recommend them for $200 and instead would move you toward an orthodynamic pair of headphones: orthodynamic headphones come with excellent clarity, balanced highs, and accurate, full bass. I enjoy the Sennheiser 598 headphones infinitely more than the Grado SR225i model too, and for $50 more, also recommend them.
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.
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 purchased this product after tons of research. In concept the product seemed to be just what I wanted. Nice looking, bluetooth phone capability, works on a battery, has excellent sound and many great features and was reasonably priced.In reality the product is very flawed. Here are some of the problems that I found with the unit after only two days of use...1. You CAN NOT SEE the unit in direct sunlight, period. Outdoors in the shade is not much better. This is totally not acceptable to me.2. The maps are not very accurate. It says you have reached your destination a 1/2 block before you actually do and once when the expressway split, it never said to stay right or left!3. I was driving down the street toward a destination and it continuously said to make a "U-Turn" for no reason at all. This happened several times4. It tells you when to turn at 500 yards, 300 yards, 100 yards and then when you are right at the intersection it says turn now...as you are virtually in the intersection.5. POI's are very weak. It says it has millions, but the main categories did not include any stores, banks, ATM's or many other useful categories.6. It had problems finding a satellite several times and took up to 5 minutes find a signal, in suburban Chicago.7. The included manual is about 10 pages and is designed to be a "quick start" guide. It does includes a manual on the cd but when I tried to load it, the CD did not work on my PC (confirmed by customer support that the CD does not work)8. The keyboard is way too small when entering addresses, (and I don't have a large hand).A few good points:1. They have excellent technical support. I called and spoke to a very pleasant customer service rep who then handed me over the the Customer Service Manager who conferenced in the Product Manager who addressed my problems. However, they did not admit that the screen totally washes out but rather said "all touch screens will wash out in the sunlight, ours just happens to be the best of the lot". I challenged them by telling them that their web site states in the features section that the unit has an "Anti-glare screen: Always an optimal view, even in direct sunlight" and that was not an accurate statement. They were pleasant but could not fix design problems over the phone.2. Very good sound quality, if you don't mind not seeing the screen, you might like this unit for that reason.3. Very attractive unit.4. Great windshield mountThe Final Decision on keeping the unit was made for my by TomTom as the the unit broke on my third day and would not power up so I returned it to Best Buy and my problems with this unit are over.Bottom line, the product sounds great on their web site and with a different screen, better maps, and the bugs worked out it would be great. My advise, make sure you can return it without a restocking fee because the product is really disappointing.
In theory, this gizmo sounds pretty awesome and great, right? Wrong! Granted, it does what it says it does, and is pretty user-friendly, but that's where the bargain ends. The sound is very tinny and 'Mickey-Mouse' and, on the one we ordered, one of the CD channels didn't play at all. When we tried to patch this thing into our higher quality stereo system, we still got an awful sound quality because it records based on the sound quality the component itself produces. I guess there are no quick fixes where this is concerned; if you want to make quality CD's from your old tapes and albums, go to an electronics store and get the components the store recommends. It may be considerably more complicated, but the quality will be well worth it. The Crosley CD Songwriter is nothing more than an expensive piece of garbage in an attractive cabinet.
My 4 year old loved the camera - but it died after about a year of relatively light use. Overall pretty poor build quality but I shouldn't have expected much more for the price.
The universal remote is supplied with an electric plug 110 Volt, which makes it useless in Europe. Should be supplied with an electric plug 220 Volt 50 Hz to Europe. There is no link to communicate easily with the supplier and no answer.
This DVD player had one major issue.When up-scalling to 720p or 1080i, which should be the reason why you are purchasing a DVD player with HDMI, you will notice a vertical shift. The image actually gets pushed down, from the top. On the top of your TV you will have a 1/2-inch to a 1-inch black line, depending on which resolution you are up-scalling to. This means that the bottom is getting pushed down, so you are missing part of the picture.People have tried to contact Sony support to no avail. Sony refuses to acknowladge the problem, and turns people away.If this issue did not exist, this could be the best DVD player on the market. The picture quality is outstanding over HDMI with upscalling, and it's also very good at 480p.Unfortunately, since Sony is likely to keep ignoring people, mine will be returned, and I will have to settle for a lesser unit.Hope that this has helled, and maybe even saved you a headache.
This reader is too slow to be of any use. Upon reading the fine print on the back of the insert, it states "Transfers speeds up to 900kbps". Yes, that's right, 900 Kilo (not Mega) bits per second. Now, I don't expect speeds of of up to 900 Mbps, but less than 1 Mbps? That's not even up to USB 1.0 specifications!This one is going in the trash.
Lamp went out a month after warranty. panasonic has had a class action law suit settled regarding a handful of tv's with this lamp (this model not included). but if you search the internet enough you'll find the lamp is the problem. i have a 67" samsung a year longer and no lamp issue. i expect my tv's lamp to last more than 18 months. if you do too, do not pursue Panasonic LCDs
Do NOT buy this worthless junk. I thought I could use it to record TV shows.. First time I tried to play the recorded show back, I immediately noticed the audio volume is at least 10X LOWER than the TV source or any of my other VCR's also connected to my TV. So, to barely hear the dialog from the Aspire DVD, I have to crank the TV audio up to maximum... which allows to me to hear a lot of hiss and hum, and will knock me over if I accidentally switch back to the TV. I called the Aspire "tech support" and finally got through after many hours and learned the "problem" was that I was using the Aspire internal tuner to tape TV programs from (excuse me?)... seriously, he said to get proper audio I would have to use a second external tuner and feed it into the Aspire.I taped three programs and learned pretty quick the unit was unreliable for turning on and taping at a specified time. I learned that the reason is it may not be "recognizing" the DVD-RW disc when it spins up and then it just shuts off and records nothing. Silly me, I bought ten brand new top quality DVD-RW discs thinking they would work in a machine specifed to record on DVD-RW. Well, they do sometimes.....The last salt in the wound was that when I tried to watch the three programs I had recorded, I immediately noticed something was wrong. One of the "thumbnail" images for each recorded program was changed and was the same image as the previous one.... and when I clicked on the one that had been corrupted, it refused to play and just made lots of whirring and clicking noises. Program destroyed and lost forever.So, in summary: unreliable for recording, may destroy a program you did manage to record, audio is defective by design. Other than that.... no problems to report.I have no idea how this dog ever got out of the kennel.
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.
I had this unit for two months and ended up selling it on ebay. I tried it in three different states (MO, WI, TN) and it failed to get me to the correct address every time. Oh, it would get me in the general area OK, but the last turn or two were never right, usually sending me in the wrong direction and requiring me to get my bearings the old fashioned way (call, ask, or follow street numbers). I've been in cars with Garmin units that work flawlessly, but I thought I would try this brand based on a pretty neat design. I guess looks aren't everything.
This unit does not have an optical output as claimed! I had such high regards for the Sony brand that I'm shocked that they would even consider removing the optical output.
These lights produce nice daylight balanced light. However, they are VERY dim even with all five bulbs on. This means that even with an ISO of 400, F4.0 and 1/30, you will still get somewhat underexposed, blurry images if you are photographing people. Additionally, the stem for the stand is not balanced on the head. This means that they are very unwieldy and hard to tip up and down. You can get strobes for much less money and they will give you much more versatility. I really wanted to like these lights and am very disappointed in their performance. I really don't understand why they are more expensive than strobes. One would think that the lack of mechanics needed for such a light would keep the cost down.
After two years sound went out to the TV speakers. Seems main fix is to get a new TV or spend more than the TV is worth. Only cheap fix is to get a home sound system and plug it in to TV. Poor fix if you ask me.
Well apple's marketing toads are at it again, this time to put another picture of it's precious ipod on Amazon's front page, the only problem is, its the same ol' ipod.The only difference is that the HP company has smeared its logo on the back. Thats all. If apple really wants to get the PC market, they need to add WMA support. I have 5,000 songs in WMA and theres no way I am going to degrade sound quality by converting to apples proprietary AAC.If apple were willing to allow WMA files on this player, perhaps I wouldn't have returned it.
Trust me when I tell you that this POS will break within a year (broken buttons, battery not charging, etc.) Just google the numerous user complaints. After your warranty is up, the only "fix" Logitech will offer you is to buy a REPLACEMENT remote, which only carries a 30-day warranty, at 50% discount. It's not a coincidence that the warranty period is so short. So don't think you're buying this remote to own and use for more than a year. You're merely RENTING it, because it WILL break in a year, I guarantee it.
I ordered this and waited a while before receiving a box with only the manual and the lanyard in and not the flash drive. I called PCUniverse and was told they would look into it 4 weeks later I have heard nothing from them. I place a hold on the payment through American Express and they are investigating. I could not reach Amazon directly to issue a complaint against the company they were doing business with. I am very leary about doing business with Amazon in the future.
For history please refer to my previous review.So far, Amazon has performed admireably. iRiver, on the other hand, has not.Amazon has done everything they said they would do, they have been very kind, responsive and efficient. iRiver has just, this day, responded to my concern. I e-mailed iRiver a week ago.I told Amazon that I wanted to return the replacement MP3 player they quickly sent me because I didn't want anything to do with iRiver. The length of time that passed before iRiver customer service responded to my concern tells me they don't care about the consumer. I won't reward that attitude.Amazon has responded to my concerns within 24 hours of submitting them. I submitted several. iRiver, apparently, couldn't find the time to help me.
It's easy to program, just won't stay and every time you have to clean out the computer cache or reboot the computer you have to re-program the remote control again. Just a waste of $30, may as well keep your money and continue doing as you've done before in the past before having another remote control to throw in the pile with the others.
I bought these for $30 at the same time I bought some Koss Sport Clip 'phones (KSC75) for around $13, and the Koss sound MUCH better than these! I can't even listen to music with the Sony Earphones, it is so tinny. They can only be used for talk radio, and then...they are marginal. So...beware.
THIS IS THE WORST LAMP!!! It also states it's in a brass finish and the one I received was black. It was also so poorly put together that instead of opting to go through the return hassle for the $10.00, I decided to place this lamp where it really needed to be....in the trash!!!! This lamp is no deal and I would not feel safe having it anywhere in my home!!!
ThePower Winder Roll-up Modulewould not interface with a Viper 5701 system onto a 7th generation Honda Accord. In order to operate the moon roof a pulsed signal is needed in addition to the open/close voltage. Directed Electronics did not answer e-mails that were sent through their website "contact" link, if this is a dealer link it should be stated as such. Fortunately the professional installer integrated the close function with "arm" of the alarm without use of an add-on module.Rating is NEGATIVE 5 stars (not currently a choice offered above) system now requires at least one in order to post a review, not correct in this case.
Great sound, but after 2 months, the CD Player dies on you(I'm not the only one). Spend a few extra bucks and get different boombox.
It is very good price buthere is warning for old motherboard user !This is one sided high density memory.It doesn't work for some old motherboard even same MHz and DDR2, PC5300.It shows only half of capacity (514MB) and constantly reboot or your BIOS maybe not recognize it at all.I have same Kingston DDR2, PC5300 which is double sided low density and it's working but not this one.It may or may not work for your motherboard.Check if your motherboard take High density single sided before buy it.if your current DIMM is "Double sided", tips are on both side, this may may not work.if your current DIMM is "Single sided", tips are on only one-side, this is good deal.
This drive has very few pros and cons. For a positive aspect, it is small and light. For a negative aspect... it doesn't work. At least not for me. It was able to read four or five CDs, but nothing since. I've tried at least another dozen, and there's always an error message saying Windows can't read from the disc, or that there IS no CD in the drive. Same with DVDs many times. It's unreliable and usually doesn't work at all. I could probably return it, but I've already ordered another model that will (hopefully) actually do what it's supposed to.
I would love to review it, but having SanDisk insist they sent it when they did not, is a warning to all.
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.
The mouse is not working after 1 month of ownership. Open it up, found that it uses quad-coil IF method for the the wireless receiver, which is susceptible to shock or vibration. Don't buy it.
It came in the mail today it took almost a month to get to me but it came from hong kong and i live in the U.S.A so i understand I put it in my computer and it worked perfectly fine for about a hour then the light cut off i unplugged it and put it in another usb port on my computer and still nothing i even plugged my computer up because i thought the low battery was causing it not to work properly but still nothing im not sending back because it would take way too long plus i only paid $1 for it i guess u get what u pay for
Apparently this unit has an issue with the V-Chip blocking sports games even when all blocks are set to off. I recently purchased this from Walmart and got a great price, but one of the only things I have tried to watch are the NBA playoffs...which get blocked. After searching the forums, it appears that others are complaining about the same issues for other sports games, and there seems to be no fix.
I ordered a transmitter, they sent me a charger. Now they want me to send it back. I dont have time for that. They should have sent me the right item to start. if they know whats good for them, they will just send the right item now!!Too bad.SAM
WWW.amazom.com shown in Product Description (4.7 GB- 2 hours - 10,000 read/write cycles - Supports 1x-24x write speeds - Quick formatting - Sequential & random access recording - Full playback compatibility - 50-year archival life- Includes jewel cases- 15-pk spindle). But I can only write in maximum (4x) speed.Somethings wrong with amazon or Maxell?
I own this remote. It is a great idea, but it doesn't work. I'm using it with an Airport Express to stream music from a Dell PC to my home stereo system. First, it's operation is very slow and glitchy (this on an otherwise flawlessly fast N wireless network system.) Push a button on the remote and maybe something will happen with your music, maybe not. If iTunes does respond, it is with a delay that is so long that you've probably already moved on to do something else. With no integrated remote display, such glitches make it near impossible to figure out what you're doing with the remote.Second, to make clear: This remote only allows you to (in theory) control playback of music files on your computer. It DOES NOT allow you to control playback of internet radio/any other sources streaming from the web. Which is odd. If it communicates with iTunes, then it should be able to at least execute simple commands like "Play" or "Stop" for a given streaming source.If you're looking to spend $20 on something to huck at annoying house guests then buy this. Otherwise, don't waste your money.
Ok...first of all this comes with real audio...real jukebox...with no support for Windows Media Player...Now you'd figure that Real Audio would make the thing work with Real One...Yepp? NO...Heres the thing just download the mp3 software that communicates directly with the Yepp player from Samsung ...which is better anyway...Yepp? Yep..Other downers...the unit does not time out...so if you leave the battery on it will be very dead!! Yepp? YEPP!! Also if you have it in you pocket and lean against something...dead battery..and dead yepp..It needs a smartmedia card...otherwise it's total useless...but it only takes 64mb...so unless you are listening to the &quot;best of asia&quot;...this going to be frustrating..not enough songs!! Yepp!!So if you are looking for something cheap...then this is ok...but it burns batteries like crazy...so keep extra batteries with you!!! YEPP!!
The screen when first pulled out did not pull out smoothly, but in a sort irregular pattern. Immediately afterwards upoun inspection, dents could be seen all along the entire case. Also, the entire case had been twisted and bent. Then to send it back, no matter with how many people or how hard or differently we pulled on it, the screen would not retract.
The SmartSt v2 that comes with the 4100 has good interface and design, but it LOCKS UP A LOT(the lockup frequency is worse than win3.1 10 years ago!) !!! and the routing is definitely horrible. I do'nt see how following its route would be the "quickest" way.. also, entering address is very bad.. it won't look up street name such as "s. el camino", or "n. chessnut street".also, i sent them email regarding bluetooth problem. Here's the question and "solution":***********question:I have:gps4410 bluetoothsmartst ver 2.00.0036 SP2 (latest)Dell Axim x30 624Mhz w/ bluetooththe following steps works the 1st time after installation, but lock up thesecond time starting SmartST. What will lock up the axim:1)on the axim, connect bluetooth device ''Navman gps one''. successful2)start SmartST v2, finished loading maps3)agreement page. click ''I agree''. AXIM LOCKS UP. Have to reset the ppc.the reason i mentioned ''2nd time will lock up'', it's because SmartSTspecify using GPS the first time. So the second time starting SmartST,bluetooth will lock up SmartST.I have to do the following to avoid this problem. Which is VERY VERcumblesome using Navman products1)Disable bluetooth2)load SmartST v2, maps3)got into the main screen(map) of smartst4)switch out of smarST, enable bluetooth, connect to ''navman gps'' device5)switch back into SmartST. Go to ''menu'' and enable GPS.6)THEN gps will work for smartST.this is too much steps. I installed the latest service pack, and it cannot fix the lockup problem. Tried menu time. Hard reset AXIM, resinstallthe SmartST software, still the same problem.I am returning Navman and going for TOMTOM soon, unless i find a way toavoid lock up.*****"solution":Sorry for the problems ... apparent issue with the bluetooth for the Axim. Product exchange may be the best course. Our regrets. Regards, NAVMAN
I, too, raved about this printer's performance. And unlike other reviewers, I thought the ink cost very reasonable. (Much, much less than my HP). But less than a month BEFORE the warranty period was up, my redline documents were "yellow-lined" or complete gaps in them. I ran the recommended diagnostic sequence several times on my own, and then I e-mailed Epson through their technical support page -- TWICE. The second time I stated that I considered a warranty claim as filed. They responded with try this diagnostic (clean, clean, clean, nozzle check), and gave me a phone number and directions to tell the support team that I was not to be charged for the call. With the tech on the phone, I went through another another couple iterations of cleaning and nozzle checks. No improvement. The tech advised me that they would ship me a replacement unit, with directions for the (free) return ship.If the next unit lasts as long as this one did, than I figure 2 years of service for under $150.00 is about as good a value as I can find. (I have consistently used EPSON cartridges, as they can be found on the amazon and elsewhere for very reasonable, especially if you order three or more cartridges at a time.)I am embarrassed for Epson, though. The number of reviewers referencing the clogged nozzles as a problem and that merely changing cartridges will cause a problem seems is really no recommendation at all. Let us know if you find a feature comparable, but better performing printer.
This router works fine with some devices, but others (specifically Apple devices) have major problems connecting and staying connected. The router usually has to be reset several times per day.
I've had this for about a year with no problems but suddenly this morning, I discovered that the scroll had gotten "smooth" and doesn't work as well. Needless to say, I need to get a new one. I wouldn't say it's a good-quality mouse, but it's nice and compact and good for someone who travels a lot from place to place. Nevertheless, if you want a sturdier mouse, get a wired one.
once again I thought cheap would win and it didnt - ate the very first CD and never spit it out - fm reception not good - if it didnt have the aux in and the usb in, it would be on display up on hiway 280
I thought i could have some basic functions without TIVO subscription, unfortunatelly nothing works unless you purchase a subscription!Hence there is no tangible value if you already have a DVR from your cable or satelite TV provider.I returned this equipment and purchased the ROKU box.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT, Tons of background noise when using. Took for ever to arrive! Unexceptabe product, requested to return it within a week. Took forever to get a return email from seller "WEST COAST MALL" The whole return process took almost a month! after they had finally recieved it, it took another week just to refund my money! They also wanted to charge me a restocking fee of 20.00 and no return shipping OMG! I will never buy from "WEST COAST MALL" AGAIN! I suggest you dont either NITEMERE!!!!!!! 5-31-12
This microsoft point is fakement,redem code is wrong,not posible to activate mrvosfot point on usa acount.i live in czech republick,400 poins its not available to buy,but 1000poins cost 113dolars,this for czech peple 115dolars,kurs 16kc for one dolar.new game cost 115dolars,1800-2000kc.but gold membership is perferkt.and very good price.
I should have read the other reviews better before buying the bag. Kodak has a nice idea, but the bag just isn't big enough.
It prints a vertical stripe down the right edge of every page. It is supposed to print up to 3000 pages but ran out of ink after printing less than 500. Very low quality product.
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!
We tried 2 of these and could not get the cable input to work properly. Just to be certain we connected the cable to one of our VCR's and did an autoscan and the it found every channel and the picture was excellent. We connected back to this DVD recorder and all we got were fuzzy and black and white channels. Same problem with replacement recorder. We called the service number and ended up with someone in Manila, Philippines who did not have a clue and didn't seem to care either. Final suggestion was to unplug the recorder, wait an hour and then try again. After this, we will not buy another RCA video player or recorder. We are going to try Panasonic.
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.
The sound quality is horrendous, with the inability to correctly split up the different sound channels.Don't buy this.It's a generally miserable product.For example, I used the headphones once, then stashed them away.After looking for a piece of string for a few minutes, I realized I could use these cords as string to hang something up. I cut the headphone cord to use as string.That's how bad they are.So, basically, if you want expensive, cheap string, you probably should go with these. Otherwise, steer clear.
Although the lens is fast and built well enough I got two copies with the "front focus" problem. I returned both without hassle from Amazon and am going to buy the 18-200mm Canon lens instead, along with the 50mm f1.4. I found that most of my "portrait" type shooting was done at the 50mm end of the 17-50 anyway so the 50mm prime lens from Canon will fill that niche. Too bad the Tamron had the Front Focus problem b/c I did like the lens. Some, very few, of the autofocus pics were sharp but most were too soft to be acceptable. I found myself sitting in Manual Focus mode almost all the time (any time that an in-focus picture was important, which is "always"). MF was very sharp though.If Tamron fixes the AF problem then this would be a great lens. Too bad.
We got it up and running with some hassles (we were forewarned by the reviews) but have been surprised at how often it drops the connection and we have to reboot it. If this keeps up, we'll have to get rid of it. Would not buy this product, we should have paid the $25 more to get another brand.
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.
First of all, the product came in a stapled plastic bag. This looked like someone found it in the old college stuff, packaged it and shipped on hte way. i did not think too much of it at the time.Second. The lable on this talk about hooking up your portible CD player. How 1990's is that?Third, and most important, it just plain did not work. when plugged in the sound would go in and out when you wiggled the cord near the jack. I tried my i-pod and i-phone. Both gave the same result.I would send it back, but the cost of doing so would be about what i paid.
I bought this Plasma on 11-09-05 and it is now 11-19-06 .... has a one year factory warranty! So when i call tomorrow plan on being SOL!!! Was watching it and then nothing but sound ...picture is black and have noticed some small disorted spots lately but thought it was just directv picture...but guess not....Do not buy if going to not last longer than year !!!! Seeing the other post this ooks to be not good news....any idea how much that power supply part is going to cost??? Thanks for help!!!
big mistake i just ordered some koss r80s go with those they are 10 bux more and have 2 times as much bass..im listening to metallica right now and cant even eher any bass....treble is ok recommended if you want to waste your money..dont buyyou get what u pay for
I do not recommend this product , it is pretty bad, the reception is poor and quality is regular.La calidad de esta television es muy mala , no recomiendo este producto , ya que ni siquiera conectado directamente a TV cable tiene una aceptable sintonizacion, ademas que los vendedores no se hacen responsables de la caliad.
I have purchased serveral "ear-bud" style headphones since I crushed my original Apple-supplied phones. By far, this was the most sonically inferior product of the lot.As soon as I plugged in the phones and began listening, I realized something was missing. These earphones have tremendously weak bass output. For someone who listens to mostly rock/alt./progressive music, this was a problem. (Even the Apple phones sounded much better.)Since I could not stand the sonic output, I did not spend much time with the product to truly evaluate the aesthetics. One thing that did annoy me though was the different cable lengths from the split to each ear. I'm not sure what the intended benefit of this is, but I found that the cable hung in an awkward way while I had my iPod clipped to my waistline.I will stick with Sennheiser or Sony products from now (in this price range). Fortunately, Beach Audio did refund my purchase price after some delay and minor prodding, but I was still out the shipping costs each way.
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.
I bought it because the reviews were pretty good. I received mine and the subtitles do not go away after I shut them off repeatedly. It also takes about 10 times before it actually loads a DVD. You get what you pay for here!
Ok what a great idea hard drives you can stack and not have to add more plugs to each hard drive, a great feature considering i'm almost out of USB ports and i already have 2 surge protectors pretty much filled. So i bought one of these and it worked great for about 3 weeks and then the fan started making a horrible screaming noise, i figured it was a once in a blue moon problem, so i exchanged it for another one and also bought another one at the same time because i needed more space. Well about a month went by and one of them crashed and cost me about 45gbs worth of data, then about a week after that the remaining acomdata hard drive started making the same fan noise as the 1st one i returned so i went out and bought a 200gb maxtor, which is wonderful, and started transferring everything off of the acomdata with the fan problem before that crashed like the other one, and it had about 109gbs worth of data on it and it would only transfer like 2gbs before my computer just quit reckognizing it as a drive, so i had to shut it off and try again, took me about 3 days to do a 3 hour job. Never ever buy this product, i took one apart and found out the hd was made by samsung. So now im trying to get my money back from acomdata, i can understand a faulty product here and there but when you purchase 3 of the same product and they all go bad, that is just rediculous. Now i have $400 worth of completely usless hds just collecting dust.
First of all, this is the second pair of sony earbuds that I have owned in 6 months. I owned a smiilar pair that didn't have the over the ear clip. The clip is pretty much useless anyway since it doesn't adjust to fit your ear. It is really more of an annoyance.I used these headphones about 4-5 days per week to work out and listen to music in the office. After only 2 months the left earbud doesn't work at all. I had the same problem with the other pair after only 3 months. I bought the second pair because I figured that the first failed due to some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm not particularly rough on them, I just work out at the gym and then wrap them around my MP3 player and sitck them in my gym bag. But after the second pair went bad it is clear that they are poorly made. There is no reason that they should be failing to work after such a short amount of time. Granted they are pretty cheap and sound great, but the quality just isn't there. I gave my girlfriend a pair as a present and she loves them, but she only uses them in the office.The sound quality is good, a bit bass heavy but that is better for exercising. As far as comfort goes, they are top notch. You can wear them for several hours on a flight and they stay comfortable.Overall I have to give them only two stars because any use of them outside an office setting essentially amounts to throwing money away since you will have to replace them within 3 months.
I read a lot of reviews and bought this based on those.The camcorder is small and very easy to use. However, viewing the video on my computer shows how poor the image stability is. Every little movement of the camera shows as a very distracting gray screen long enough to make the recordings worthless. I am now looking for a better product.Don't waste your money.
I have owned the same computer and Antec Nine Hundred case for quite some time.******WARNING****** The top mounted fan blew a ball bearing straight out of the computer while it was not even in use. The ball bearing shot through two panes of glass and a window blind. I am so thankful nobody or nothing was there when it went off. I am unsure of what caused this to happen, and I have only used the case through normal wear and tear. THIS could have caused permanent damage, if not a fatality. I plan to contact Antec and let them know of this problem.Other than that, the case straight up attracts dust, dirt, small animals, plankton, you name it; the fans will intake everything that falls anywhere near the PC - making an interior/exterior cleanup weekly a must. This get's worse as time passes on, and you will find that your usual methods of an air duster and/or solvent will not do the job. The huge portal on top could also prove to be a hazard, as gravity will bring any and everything imaginable down into your inner workings of your pc.Last thoughts: Get a case that does not have a huge fan posted up on the top of it with an easy entry for anything falling to destroy your precious PC.
The unit I received can't seem to hold on to a HDMI connection or even establish one.According to Pioneer's documentation; HDMI input is not available until you manually configure it but after many attempts I could only manage to watch a few minutes of HD-DVD or a few seconds from my HD cable connection before a complete blackout.I didn't find this receiver to be user friendly and I suspect the unit I received was defective so I'm returning it and plan to buy a different model or brand.
I was in the market for a new computer bag and I also needed a bag for school and work. My current bag was putting a major strain on my shoulders and I wanted to get a rolling bag that didn't look too business. When I first found the JanSport bag I was thrilled, it was sporty, had wheels, and looked well built. After 4 monthes of normal use, the retractable handle is BROKEN! I plan on writing a letter to the company to let them know of my disappointment with this product. Buyer beware!
I had to return the trackball mouse to the store.All of the DirectLaunch buttons simultenaously activated on their own every couple of minutes.
I tried these cables with the PS3, and it will not run 1080p resolution.So I removed the old HDMI cable I had on my xbox 360 and connected myHDTV to the PS3 with those(old cable) and 1080p worked.I wouldn't waste money on BrilliantStore's cables.
Was easy to install using wizard on CD. Has stand so it can be set vertically. Includes screws for wall mounting.Using D-Link DWA-130 USB adapter, it connected at 150 Mbps in N only mode. Using DWA-130 (N type adapter) in mixed N and G mode, it connected at 54 Mbps.If you run in mixed mode the N devices default to G speeds. Spent an hour on phone with D-Link support to find that out.I wasted my money. I should have just kept my old G Trendnet router.For all I know all N routers default to G speeds with N devices when in mixed mode.Update 06/08/2011: I had 2 of these fail within 1 year's time. I have started using NetGear. I hope they last better.
This product is terrible. More specifically , it does work, it fits into a standard car tape player and plays music, but the sound is just terrible! I am not a music fanatic, and was trying to play normal pop/rock, nothing fancy, but the quality is so bad that it fails to meet my criteria for bearable even when driving.It might be inherent to this type of conversion (digital-audio) with such an interface, so I don't know how competing products out there fare.
so i bought this router without warranty. regret it bad. waste 40 dollars. i disconnect so much it happens as often as every minute to hour. i cant download or upload any big files without being disconnected, bad router.
There is very little information on Amazon about this crazy-cheap cable and I am not quite A/V savvy enough to completely explain why this cable sucks but I can tell you that it will not work with most video games. It produces a 1080p signal from my PS3 with some only slightly annoying image flicker. But when I load up any major game it produces a pink fuzz over the image. I know that all of these games display in 720p, but it seems weird that the cable could handle 1080p and not 720p. So I'm guessing this is any issue of frame rate or something. At any rate, there are different version numbers of the HDMI standard (kind of defeats the purpose of a STANDARD doesn't it), but it seems very clear that this cable is not the current version and not even of the type required for a five year old game console.So if you have any doubts, just fork out another five bucks for something a little more reliable, or you might end up like me, driving down to the nearest Best Buy and shelling out 30 extra bucks for the same thing just so you can make sure your new TV isn't causing the problem before you can no longer return it to the seller for a refund!
I had high expectations for this item. The reviews I had read made it sound great. I plugged my Zen Vision M into the wall charger the moment it arrived and everything looked like it was going well. I came back from a nap to find my screen flashing in different spots.My Zen Vision will no longer start up. I feared the worst.Only to realize the wall charger simply was not working. When I plug my Zen into my computer with the supplied charger it connects and charges fine. It does not sync it for access but that may be worked out later hopefully.Considering the price and that this has not fried my Zen yet, I would say it is an OK deal. However I really wish my Wall Charger would work.
I own a Netgear wireless router, and Linksys happily informed me that it the range expander could not work as a repeater with that access point. I would have loved this product otherwise: easy to setup and useful. Call Linksys first and ask them if it will be compatible with your router.
I just returned from China. While there I had to request an adapter from about 1/2 of the hotels because this one didn't fit. Also, while you can force a 3 prong plug into it, it is too difficult to do and then remove for this to be considered usuable for a 3 prong plug. I wouldn't buy again and depending on the cost and trouble may return this one.
I HAVE A 50IN HD PLASMA WITH TIME WARNER CABLE (HD)I HAVE A PERFECT PICTURE BUT NO SOUND.............I SHOULDVE KNOW BETTER. LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE. DO NOT BUY THIS. BUY SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE.
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??
This product is horrendous! The software constantly freezes up, forcing me to reboot and the scanning head gets stuck on the glass. I had to pry open the top half of the scanner and rest it on the bottom to get it to scan at all. Do not buy this product!
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.
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.
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 .
It printed well for (believe it or not) a year and a week. Demanded more ink, which I dutifully bought at usurious prices . . . and never printed again.I couldn't believe how much ink the thing used. Colour-printed pages would actually come out wet from the amount of ink on the paper.Epson have kitted their printers out with technology that detects when you're not using Epson ink or Epson cartridges, and I already knew that, so bought the right cartridges at sky-high prices, but to no avail.A friend also owns a much more expensive Epson printer (but in the same series). His also failed . . . after a year and a day. He could never find out what was wrong. Something to do with ink.The Epson driver-disk is very cleverly designed to make you believe you must install their software to use the driver. You don't, but I defy the average user to find out how to avoid this. The software is invasive and useless. The bloody icon is winking at me from the bottom right of my screen as I write.Epson make fine printers that are obviously designed to fail within weeks of going out of warranty. I will never buy Epson again.
Too bad I cannot give d-link 0 stars. Several hours on my own, then 3 hrs with customer's support - level one - from India, then level 2 from US, then supervisors of level 2 - doesn't work. Just bought linksys - setup in 5 minutes, works great. Conclusion - I will never buy d-link again, and wouldn't recommend you either.
The product worked out of the box, but they upgraded the software about 2 weeks later, and that produced problems. The electronic programming guide stopped working, and it has been about 2 months and it still has not been fixed. Elgato says the problem is with TitanTV, and TitanTV will not respond to a customer inquiry. Elgato claims to be working with TitanTV on it, but many people have this problem and it is just not getting resolved. Without the programming guide this product is not worth much more than viewing TV real-time. Also, forget HDTV if using this device.
I had this working fine on my old PC, with no complaints about range or driver issues. I upgraded to a new PC and can't get the drivers to work at all. It simply shows up with the yellow warning in Device manager saying it cannot load the driver and I have downloaded the correct (ver 2) drivers and tried installing several times to no avail. Beware before buying this!
These worthless cables don't work. Plain and simple; they're trash. Tried them on two tvs, two separate blu-rays and a PS3. They are garbage and simply lead to a blank screen. Save you're two bucks and spend the 10$ to buy the much better (actually work when you plug them in) mediabridge ones... still cheep and actually something that functions.[...]
Most people looking at this item probably have the dreaded "alternator whine" that changes pitch with engine RPM. The good news is that this is the KIND of product you need to fix it, but this particular unit doesn't work very well. I installed 3 of them in series and it reduced the whine by about 30%. Then I installed a fourth unit by another manufacturer and it reduced the whine by another 50%. I took one of these units apart and the filter core just isn't big enough, and it's only wrapped with about 10 loops of wire. That's nowhere near enough to make a significant difference.Other tips: Despite confident pronouncements to the contrary, the closer the ground and +12V power wires connect to the car's battery, the better. That way, more constant and clean power from the battery will be drawn instead of the noisy power from the alternator. It might not be as "good" a connection from an electrical standpoint, but it will be far cleaner, and that's what matters with audio systems. Trust me on this, it's what top end car stereo specialists do.
the printer stopped printing after a year and used a lot of ink. even when there is ink in the cartridges it will print missing colors. the scanner and memory card reader work. do not buy these printers even if they are on sale. they will stop working in a year.
Did not work at all. Does not fit into my AC port on Compaq. Not worth returning but doesn't fit model I have.
To the people out there who intended to spend there money on something that they thought finally, that finally it's here... Whatever it was, being tempted 100% to buy it immediately because you had already been waiting for the real thing to finally come along to come out and then to receive INFINITY PROMISED SATISFACTION from it after you would finally come to have gotten it..But, it actually RUINED my only CD I tried first (Thank GOD it was only one !)!! [SMART Move]But anyway.. There wasn't no WARNING on the Box or in the Online Description to leave residue for life after you do it; meaning that once you do it, it will reduce the reflectivity and shininess (the shinning surface playing side of the CD) to where it wouldn't look Brand New like it did before with the visible eyes. I found that out later after I wasn't WARNED at all from the beginning. But, to find out later in the INSIDE of the Box after reading the first pages of the Instruction Book, toward the very end that there could possibly be WARNING's. Not even exactly like that though. Buffing with felt is a patent pending process, which RESTORES a disc's reflectivity TO OR NEARLY to it's original condition - well above where it needs to be for perfect playability. After buffering, the resurfacing pattern will be invisible to the disc player (which reads the disc from straight on), even though it may still be somewhat VISIBLE to the eye, especially when viewed at an angelSo, I did do EVERYTHING that it said, on trying to get my CD back like it was before. It was even better even before I used this. I just had like 2 little tiny, tinsy, winsy scratches on it before that I was just excited and relieved thinking, "They have FINALLY come out with something to end it with ease." I just couldn't even believe it when that alone happened, something else had to happen, too.Well, the Buffer Cloth that comes with it. After doing what they had said. It being Brand New.. After the 1st time. It started entering itself in putting yet along residue left on there from the SKIPDOCTOR, but some more scratches on there and it being Brand New, just coming out of the box !!Then I read back on it one more time for the Buffering Cloth, "Buff as hard as you want, it WON'T HARM the disc. Dust or debris on the felt can cause the felt to put somewhat heavier scratches on the disc." I just could not freakin' believe that because it being Brand New, it shouldn't have debris on it. But, it marked some scratches on there. It marked some rotation of scratches right after the resurfacing of residue that's still is somewhat left on there and it just won't come offI just really can't believe this because the way the setting and plot was for this SKIPDOCTOR, I would have NOT had even gotten it if it wasn't what I was persuaded it was to be all about.My CD.. It is damaged, was damaged from a product that was FALSELY ADVERTISED. But, I am not upset now because I talked with the seller of whom I bought it from and with no problem, since I originally did buy, was supposed to get in the condition of everything I buy... I buy to be Brand New or an exception around it (something like have never been touched).So, from me to you.. I wanted to post this because I know dang well, the more people to help other people out there of us being done wrong... That we will eventually get somewhere. with ourselves with this, but not only that.. But, to WARN those who are thinking about getting what we already have controlled; tried. To know from someone else's experience before you experience to go through a complicated problem or there is a BIG POSSIBILITY that it can turn out to be complicated problems instead of a complicated problem. It WILL HELP SOOO MUCH to research before you click or grab to buy..I: DISAPPOINTED about that SKIPDOCTOR !!!!!
These are only TDK branded, made by Daxon. Media code Daxon AZ3. Those expecting TDK quality, prepare to be let down. I've had better luck with HP and CompUSA branded media.
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.
I was so disappointed when I received this bag. The material is stiff and cheap looking and the plastic roller that attaches to the bag is clunky and ugly. The plastic roller broke in my first week of using it. I used it one week and threw it away. It's a waste of money.
i received a box with a completely empty package inside. ripped off. now i won't have the product for the event i was preparing for. do not order from these people.
After spending hours on the phone with both D-Link and my internet provider, we concluded that the device was defective. It did not work at all, and I ended up returning it. I have no idea if this is common with this product or if it was just a fluke. Also, the D-Link customer support was not helpful -- they assumed that any problems were because of my internet provider and did not work hard to help me solve the problem. I did get a prompt refund, though.
The cable didn+t worked as good as expected, it really busted the image quality on my xbox, but has some kind of interference that is showed as purple lines wavering on the screen. I tested with xbox's and two LCD and the result was the same, so I can only blame the bad quality of the cable.
I print out maybe 10 pages a month and in the year or so that I've owned this printer, I've already changed the printer cartridge twice. Since cartridges are expensive it's not worth my while to continue using this printer. It also has this awful habit of printing out every other line when the ink cartridge is running low. It's so frustrating because the print quality is quite good when it does work. But such a high-maintenance printer causes nothing but headaches in the long run.
i lost two tapes, but i won't use it again. also, the radio stations all come in with extreme static, definatly one of the worst cassete players ever created, staining the sony tradions from back in the day when they made GOOD products.
I've been a Sony fan as long as I remember, but this product is the worst Sony ever made.Picture qulity is bad, it won't take a high capacity memory stick, it's big and heavy.I'm looking for a diffrent camara now and this one is going to be my little girl toy.
This worked for a while, but not well eventually it just stopped working entirely and when I got a smartphone with Pandora capabilities I bought an headphone link cable to plug into my head unit for my stereo in my truck and now that's really all I listen to. Meanwhile this product got to meet this bottom of my trash can, where it really belonged.
Part of my displeasure is my own fault, but I'm still using 3 remotes on a regular basis. This thing won't work with the PS3, which is what we use to play our DVD's, so that's 1. And, since it doesn't work with the PS3, we can't use the new one to switch back and forth from the PS3 screen to the TV, so we're still using the receiver remote to do that. Also, the volume control buttons on the new one SUCK! We've had it less than a month, spent almost 160 bucks on this thing and I've almost retired it already. The receiver remote works just fine. I'm kicking myself for buying this thing.....
I used this device only a few times during the first 6 months of its life. It worked fine. The rest of the time, it was in a drawer, safe and dry. Now out of the blue it has quit working. It says it is write protected, which is wrong (it doesn't support write protection). I can't read it, write to it, or format it. Low level formatting tools don't work on it. Win 7 disk manager can't access it. Nothing works. It's junk. Research on the web indicates that this is a common problem with this product: if it works at all, it doesn't work for long.
I read reviews and looked into this product before buying it. I was surprised this headset was so expensive as it has no features other then a volume switch. Because I am on a Mac, my selection is limited. I found the "Plantronics" products work but are so poorly crafted they break within a year. I think the construction of this product may be better but for the price (3x as much) isn't warranted for the lack of comfort (the ear pads are to small to fully cover the ear), And there is nothing in this to explain the price. I got the G-35 form Logitech and they were amazing in construction and bells and whistles but none of the cool stuff works on a Mac. They just become headphones. I would not suggest paying this price for this product! It's better then two tin cans on a string but it's overrated. I would give this one star, when comparing the hype to the product.
Well, I just assembled this drive about ten minutes ago. I then plugged it up, and Vista recognized it immediately. Before I knew it, I was browsing all those files that I thought I had lost. I was elated! I thought to myself, "For only $18.99, I have recovered my data..." That thought was short-lived, since the drive came to a crashing halt just moments later. I don't know if I'll ever forget that "pop" and power down. I'm imagining that the data is all gone now, and, considering that it is five years' worth of data, I'll be beside myself if it is. I'm going to buy another 3.5" IDE to USB conversion kit to find out--you better believe that it will not be one from Sabrent!
I have had Klipsch speakers for years so when this came on the market 5 or 6 years ago, I rushed out and bought it. It sounded great but one day one of the speakers flopped over and would not stay upright, and then one day it just died. This model went out of production very quickly, newer iPods don't charge while they are playing, so I would say don't buy one of these, look for something newer in the market.
I normally do extensive research before I purchase anything. I guess I didn't research enough before I bought these discs. Half of them have failed. Some worked for a while and then failed, others never got out of the starting gate. I have one of the best DVD players made so the machine was not the problem. To be fair, further research suggested that I should have used DVD-R instead of +R. After wasting 20 bucks I did some more digging and discovered a brand called 'Taiyo Yuden' as most recommended. I saw that Amazon does sell these and I'm glad because I'd never heard of them. I also read that when burning a disc no other programs should be running. The TDK discs are continuing to fail little by little. I will try the other brand next time and be more careful when burning.
i never received the rebate from this company. i sent in 2 inquiries on their website - there's no listed number, 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.
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.
Lots of good reviews for this mower, sadly, this isn't one of them. It was easy to put together out of the box, as advertised, no complaints there. However, from the first time I used it, it cut unevenly. The left side cut lower than the right side and after using it for four months the mower began to squeek with the unmistakable sound of metal rubbing on metal. Shortly thereafter it became almost impossible to push, even over concrete. So sick of this thing I just threw it in the trash.
I bought these speakers, foolishly expecting them to be at least a little better than my tinny laptop speakers. Unfortunately, that was not the case; they were so quiet that even with my computer's sound turned up all the way I at first could not tell if they were even working. I suppose if you just need speakers for some incredibly basic reason then these do function, but if you want them for any kind of enjoyment, seek elsewhere. I literally threw them into the recycling--must be environmentally friendly, you know--within a half hour of opening the box.
&quot;The Little Friend&quot; is a 250 page story in a 550 page book andthe publishers should be sued for leading us to believe that this is a mystery, which is not. Look, I loved &quot;The Secret History&quot; and a lot of Tartt's shorter work. Her ode to Willie Morris is one of the most touching things that I've ever read.But, this latest thing is horrible.About the only thing that I can appreciate about the book is herdead on sense of Southern dialect and dialogue. Other than that, nothing. I hate the characters and I suspect that she's not really crazy about them herself, ambivalent at best.Sorry. Maybe in a another ten years she'll come with something that will be worthy of her time and ours because &quot;The Little Friend&quot; is certainly not.
This item was advertised as "90 times faster". Of course it didn't say faster than what, but it is not faster than any other flash drive made and sold by Verbatim and it is priced MUCH higher than the red Store N Go series. The packaging is a cheap brittle blue plastic rather than the rugged metal construction used on the red Store N Go series. It does have one redeeming feature if you are a techie doing troubleshooting. When the unit is plugged into a USB 1 connection the LED flashes red and when it is plugged into a USB 2 connection the LED flashes blue thereby providing a transfer rate measuring tool.
At first glance, this camcorder looks fantastic: it records in HD, it has a massive 3.5" LCD display, a focus wheel, a microphone jack, good still image recording, and a sizeable hard drive. Unfortunately I cannot recommend it because Sony has decided to use AVCHD, a new recording format that is, so far, compatible with nothing other than Sony's rudimentary included software.The "most useful" review of this product said that this January, many programs (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Premiere, etc) would begin to support AVCHD. It is now March and nothing has happened, and it may not happen for a very long time (if at all) because AVCHD is intended largely for consumers who do not plan on editing their video. If this includes you, then go ahead and buy the camera. You can burn your raw footage to a DVD easily.But if you plan on editing then don't buy this camera. For good HD-quality video, look at some of Sony's HDV cameras (like the HDR-HC3) or Canon's HV10. They are all cheaper than this and you can start editing high definition footage right away. For more serious filmmakers this camera is a joke. It will just frustrate you.
I bought these because I thought they were the answer to loose hanging headphones while running. The problem with these is that it doesn't hug you head as in the pictures, specially during long runs (12 miles). A solution I found was withArriva cordless iPod Shuffle 2G headphones with in-ear earbud, regular blackinstead.That headset by Arriva has a tighter fit. So, I bought it and instead of putting an iPod Shuffle 2G, I simply put aCables To Go 13787 3.5 mm Male/Female Stereo Audio Extension Cable (6 Feet, Black)to the headset, and plugged it to my iPod nano (or whichever you own) and presto!
I bought this camera as a gift for my 14-year-old sister, with the reasoning that she'd enjoy taking pictures of her friends with it; it's cute, it's small, and it would eliminate the process of buying disposables time after time. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to the reviews of it here on Amazon, because they're right. The picture quality is horrible. Discolored and blurry pictures are the only results gotten out of this thing. Do not--do NOT waste your money on this camera. It's not geared towards younger people as a first-digital-camera, it's just garbage.
I tried for two hours to transfer VHS tapes to my computer and gave up.Hopeless.
The screen does not illuminate but operationally it is good, I think it's better that way because the battery lasts longer, USB wine wireless.
The subject header says it all. No amount of work with the software helped. I'm confident it was just a bad piece of hardware. I should've taken it back, but I'd thrown away the package.
Having used both the Audiotron and the SLIMP3 I can say (like others who have upgraded to the SliMP3) that the SLIMP3 is a vastly superior product. The Audiotron was very hard to setup, the SLIMP3 was just plug and play.What else does the SLIMP3 have going for it?- It's user interface is much easier to learn and quicker to use.- It has a powerful web-based interface and a terrific remote control.- The tiny display on the AudioTron makes it hard to navigate and find music, in contrast the SLIMP3 display is large and bright and easily readable.- A single computer can serve many SLIMP3 players easily, and multiple SLIMP3 players scattered around your house can be synchronized to play the same music together.- If your music collection continues to grow, you'll reach a hard limit on the AudioTron, not so with the SLIMP3.- The SLIMP3 imports all of your genre/artist/album/title information from the ID3 tags.- The SLIMP3 integrates beautifully with Mac OS X, Linux and Windows. The MacOS X integration with iTunes is particularly sweet.- The SLIMP3 software is open source, so bug fixes and new features come fast.- The SLIMP3 starts playing music much more quickly than the AudioTron, songs start in 1/8 of a second.- The SLIMP3 technical support is outstanding.- The analog audio quality of the SLIMP3 output is great.What does the AudioTron have going for it that the SLIMP3 doesn't?- WMA support (If your music is in MP3 format, this doesn't matter.)- Digital outFinally, the SLIMP3 is about 70 dollars LESS than the AudioTron. An easy choice.
Bought 4 of these, none of them worked in my ML-2571 even though the description and box says it does. When I put the cartridge in the printer just whines and it sounds likle the cartridge is locked up. Sent back for refund
Be warned, if you have a computer with a slot dvd drive, you simply cannot transfer your video files to your computer for editing, sharing, whatever. Can't be done without a series of possibly mythical workarounds and loss of quality with each step. I was even willing to consider buying an external dvd drive with a firewire connection and a loading tray that supported the 8 cm disks, but couldn't find one. I searched all over, asked in several places on the apple web boards, talked to the 'geniuses' at the Apple store - this camera is simply not usable with a macintosh that has a slot drive. Talk about crazy!
Sorry for my short English if you see some mistake. I`m writting from venezuela. The sellers of this Motherboard was ok, but the product itself was a very big mistake. When the mother board came here, some friends saw it... and they told me: "This motherboard presents a lot of problems with the chipset and with USB ports". I just wanted it works, and didn`t want to have more problems with my computer. I cant`t return this item now, by the politics of importation in my country. Never worked well. I just bought a Gygabyte, waiting for it in one month at least.Don`t buy it. Buy Asus or gigabyte if you have amd proccesors. They (msi people) must to know that this motherboard have problems, if all my friends know it, and they do not design nor produce it. The price reflects that fact. This motherboard is not cheaper just for the size, or perform. Is cheaper because it has a lot of problems.DOn`t Buy it.
I had been using this hub for about 9 months without problems and then one day I started getting an error on port 7. Unfortunately, it smoked my flash drive (goodbye data). Then, a few days later, the whole D-Link unit got really hot so I assume the voltage regulator has now completely failed. At this point I do not dare fate by plugging anything else into the unit so ... into the trash it goes... :(
Shame on Sony for trying to sell a ATRAC3 player as mp3 player. I believe there's no mp3 decoder on this or if it is then its pathetic.192kbps and 256kbps mp3's sound like radio quality. The hardware is definitely not designed for mp3's but for Sony's copyright protected format.Save your time and get something which is a real mp3 player (iRiver, MPIO, Creative etc).
The remote I received had a defect with the charging station. Not all of the pins were the same height so contact wasn't being made with the remote and therefore it wouldn't charge. I have had 3 phone calls with logitech and now 3 weeks have gone by and I still do not have a replacement remote.Second, this remote claims to help with complicated DVR setups, but the buttons for play, pause, and fastforward are just mixed in with the others and difficult to find if not looking at the remote. I wish that the buttons were laid out more like the TiVo remote.
When I saw this I thought it might be good to place on my sliding glass door for when we are out. So I installed it and set it overnight the first night. I was wakened at 1am by the blaring alarm, too groggy to realize if there was an intruder or not. I dashed to the door, a sitting duck if there had actually been an intruder. Gladly, not. I reset it and was awakened again at 3am by another false alarm! I can only imagine the 45 degree temperature had something to do with it. It has a little magnet fob that goes next to it, and when the alarm is separated from the fob, the alarm turns on. But two false alarms in one night? I don't care to try it another night.I can't leave a device like this in my home unattended, it could false alarm while I'm away, and actually announce to the neighbors that I'm NOT at home. Into the junk pile, or to the returns desk.
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.
I bought this Manfrotto affer reading raved reviews here but much to my disappointment. My Manfrotto 785B showed its flaws just after a few months usage. The clamps that tighten the extend legs show plastic fatigue and a few of these clamps develop cracks showing the bronze yellow pin inside it. These clamps no longer clamp properly as the bronz pin jugged out. I had used it carefully and yet this happened. I don't know if others had noticed this too. Or I am the only one that got a lemon. Perhaps you would be kind enough to checked yours and tell me if I am the only one that has such problem. I think Manfrotto should not use plastic clamps here. Metal clamps should be used instead. I feel this is a design flaw. I had sent it in for a warranty repair since it is under a 3 years warranty. I hope they can do something. At such I wouldn't recommend this tripod. If my expensive camera falls- Manfrotto will have to be responsible due to thjs manufacturing over sight.
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.
Stupid Clock Shuts Off, What is the Clock For? Needs a Firmware update to keep the clock on. I actually had to buy a clock and put it on top, so I can tell what time it is.Poor Design.
As mentioned by everyone else, this item is virtually worthless for its intended purpose. I had 2 uses in mind for it. A) split ps3 output for delivering video to 2 hdmi ports on the television so I could have different video tunings. The video would not work if both cables were connected. B) split the audio to my receiver and video directly to my television. Video still would not work.The one device at a time caveat is not mentioned anywhere. This item is grossly misrepresented.
I was surprised that a NEW battery was not in the original package and i had 2 charge it to give it power.
This item is a disappointment to me. The plugs need to fit perfectly or else they will fall out of your ear. The manufacturer suggests you wrap the wire around your ear. This is very uncomfortable and if the cord gets caught on something it will pull my ear off. They sound good but not great. I wish I bought these in a retail store so I could return them easier, but I guess I'm stuck with them now. I suggest you pass on these.
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!
My review after using this all-in-one (AIO) printer for 8 months (April-December 2006).PRO's:1) The color printing was superb and surprisingly the black & white text is almost laser quality. I printed some beautiful job resumes' & once the ink dries, there is little or no ink smudging (this was a major problem with my previous HP printers). I used Kodak, HP, Staples & Costco brand photo paper and still had beautiful prints. Print speed was also faster than my HP AIO printer.2) The quality of the scans is great, outshining even my Epson Perfection 4490 photo scanner.3) Duplexer works great also, allowing significant savings on paper purchases. I have printed several different size envelopes with no problems, and this printer is fairly quiet too (my previous HP AIO was very noisy). I have not had any paper jams or clogs, leading me to believe that the previous reviewers may have had a "lemon" printer right out of the box.4) I have a Canon digital camera and it is very easy to upload and print photos using the card slots on the printer. When card slot is not in use, there is a little door to cover the slots to keep out dust. The software is very easy to use.CON's:1) Though you get beautiful color prints and superb text, this printer uses up the ink cartridges fairly quickly, and currently the Canon cartridges are just too expensive to purchase on a frequent basis. Because this is a relatively "new" printer in Canon's line, there are no good & reasonably priced "generic" ink cartridges to use. The current "generic" ink cartridge for this printer ships without the chip. I tried gluing a chip from an empty Canon cartridge to a new "generic" cartridge and it worked fine, but the process was a little too messy for my taste; and Canon makes it difficult to try and use a "refill kit" on its cartridges. But take heart, I read that sometime in the middle of 2007 the "generic" ink cartridges will ship with the chip installed allowing you significant savings on ink cartridges.2) There was no option to save the printer settings. Since this printer uses a lot of ink, I would like the option to be able to set and save the print type to grayscale Black & White only, but at each printing I have to go through all of the print options or it will always print in color. I wasted a fair amount of ink before I found this out.In addition, after each printing, a little information picture pops up showing the ink level of each cartridge and when I elect to print in "black text" only, the pop-up info shows that the "color" cartridges are slowly but continuously depleting. How and why this is happening is very strange...Now For The Really Bad News:3) As the previous reviewers stated, there is a "SERIOUS" flaw using the ink cartridges even when they are Canon's brand. I'm not exactly certain if the problem is with the cartridge or the print head, but once you replace an empty cartridge, you sometimes will get a flashing error message that "cartridge is not installed correctly" and you have to continuously install & re-install the cartridge or the machine will not print! This was extremely frustrating and eventually I had to return the printer because the error message never stopped flashing and after 8 months the printer stopped working completely. I have notified Canon of this flaw & hopefully they will do something about it. If you plan to purchase this printer and would like to keep it a few years, I would strongly suggest purchasing an extended warranty apart from the free first year warranty. Though Canon does not advertise it or tell you in their manuals, for an additional charge you can obtain an extended 2-3 year warranty directly from Canon. You can even obtain an extended warranty 11 months after your original purchase.Because of the above "SERIOUS" flaw and the very expensive ink, my rating of this printer is downgraded from five to two and a half stars.
I can't recommend this product. I've fiddled with tuning it hours after hours and keep it only 60 yds from my indoor receiver. Yes the signal is traveling through a glass baCK DOOR AND WALLS OF THE HOUSE - BUT GIVE ME A BREAK. The consistent,annoying, crackling interference that transmits lessen the overall experience. - Technology isn't quite there yet.
I bought the 160 GB version of this hard drive in order to back up my pictures, music, etc. Worked great while I had it, but it died not even a year after I bought it. I'll never buy this brand again.
I have encountered the blank page problems, which are annoying but fixable. The thing that sent me over the edge was the fact that the paper feed stopped working. Understand, this printer has had extremely light use, so there's no good reason for a hardware failure at this early stage of ownership. I wish I'd read these reviews before I bought it, but now I know. Epson, say goodbye to another customer.
The fan is too noisy. Also, I was unable to connect it to the motherboard because the supplied wiring was too short. I had to use the 4 pin extension cable that had to be connected to a cable from the power supply. Thus, my motherboard is not able to control the fan speed. I have subsequently ordered an extension cable that can connect to the motherboard. I will then decide whether I need to replace this fan.
I used this lens with the panasonic AF100 so my review may not be relevant for DSLR users, but I hated this lens. Everything about it really, the construction is really crappy plastic, the image is bad and if you plan on manually focusing this lens think again! beware!
I bought this tool kit in March, hoping to have a small kit to make minor repairs. Was I ever fooled! The minature vacuum is only good until you need to empty it as there is no way to get it open. The combo wire cutter and strippers only close to 1/16th of an inch of the arms touching thereby preventing both functions. The open end wrenches still have flashing attached which is secondary to the sloppy fit of them. Actually the only thing that comes close to being right is the screw driver with the multiple tips. Of course do not plan on using the ratchet action of the screw driver. When it comes down to it, the only thing getting screwed is the sucker like me whopurchase this item. Get a Rubbermaid box and fill it up yourself.
Don't buy this. I wish I could return it and get another product, from a different company. Their support is terrible. They haven't updated the product for Snow Leopard on the Mac, even though 10.6 was released well over a year ago. You have to restart System Preferences in 32 bit, and then the results don't always stay - often times they go away when running your system in 64 bit. And most graphics people are running 64 bit. Their website is terrible and offers no help on this issue and no way to contact them. The product is OUTDATED as of Nov. 2009, and here we are a year later and still no updates. ... 2 years later and not only is there no Snow Leopard update, but no Lion update either.Pantone's customer service is practically non-existent. I cannot stress enough: do not buy Pantone products if you use modern computers.
I bought this because I wanted something simple, and this seemed like that fit the description. When I bought it and started to install it, the wizard told me that it had detected another router and asked if I wanted to replace it. I didn't have a router on it, but said yes just to move the process along.I got to a certain point in installation, and was told that I couldn't finish the job so I'd have to reboot and start over. I did, but nothing was different.So, I moved to the instruction manual, which had different directions than the wizard. That at least got a Wi-Fi signal up and running, even if going through the configuration process was very complicated. Never did figure out how to change the name of the network.A day later, error messages started popping up. The message said the main computer probably would do something terrible if I kept the new addition around. See ya.Off I went to the store, and exchanged it for a Linksys router. The installation couldn't have been smoother or easier to understand. It took about 15 minutes to do everything.Best 10 bucks I've spent in a long time.
Useable but barely adequate for an occasional use. Not good enough to delivery a really enjoyable listening to any 'serious' music lover.
I own a Canon ES50 8mm Video Camcorder which is a monaural not a stereo setup. I looked in the instruction manual for the camera and on pages 6-21-50 it states that this camera takes a C-250 AV Cable. When I saw this cable advertised at Amazon as C-250 AV Cable I thought that's it. I read the reviews and it seemed to me that there was a problem with the picture so I ordered it. When I recieved the Cable it had tree RCA plugs instead of two. I know this is confusing but I wish someone will make a few changes to thier adv. [...]
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).
I purchased this, and used the crank steadily for 5 days, about 8 hours a day up at my cabin. On the 5th day, I had to crank for 2.5 minutes to get 45 minutes of playing. It's been getting less and less as I go along. I am really not happy w/ this product, since I bought it exclusively for the crank. If you're buying it for that reason, don't buy it.
This item simply did NOT work with my printer. Title says it all: "My Computer Did Not Recognize the USB Cable".
Even though you purchased a receiver for DirecTv, they (Directv) still own them and will charge you a monthly rental fee
I returned my SMC2804WBRP-G to SMC. Good riddance! It was flakey in the extreme. Nothing but trouble for the months I had it. I had read the negative user reviews here on Amazon.com describing similar problems, but since I'm technically well-versed in IP networking and held a positive view of SMC products, I ignored those reports and ordered it. Big mistake...There's a major problem here that appears to be deep in the WiFi radio components. After numerous attempts at trying different versions of firmware at the request of SMC tech support folks, I gave up and asked for an exchange to the older design of the SMC2804WBR (I had owned the original product in this line previously).I received the SMC2804WBR, plugged it in, configured my desired security settings, and haven't had to touch it since! My two laptops connect to it instantly and stay connected. "Set it and forget it" is what I expect of this type of device and is finally what I got.SMC's customer service is fine - too bad they have to deal with the SMC2804WBRP-G.Summary: Avoid the SMC2804WBRP-G! If it had been the first SMC product I had ever bought, it would definitely have been the last.
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.
When I first purchased the Panasonic DMR-E20, its performance was excellent. Picture quality was outstanding. The only negative comment at this time was the &quot;way over complicated switch actions required&quot; for different functions and the silly joy stick on the remote control. But soon, the switch actions became second nature and all was well. For awhile. When the unit was three months old, I discovered it would no longer play RAM discs I recorded on this unit. When I questioned Panasonic tech support on this, I never received a reply. Thinking it was a flaw with RAM discs, I switched to DVD-R discs. At five months, the unit would no longer record on those either. The unit just shuts off with no error code. Still have not receive a reply from Panasonic tech support. Last night, I ran a complaint report on this unit and discovered this is a common read failure with the DMR-E20. The unit is still under warranty and I'm sending it back for repair/replacement. I understand that DVD recorders are new and I expected some bugs with the new machines. What I didn't expect was the lack of support or answers from Panasonic. Due to this, I can not recommend the Panasonic DMR-E20 as a good buy. 2 stars, buy at your own risk.
The Panasonic Lumix FZ35 has a really nice Leica super-zoom lens that opens to very wide angle - great feature, very useful. When this filter is mounted on the lens (it screws onto the end) the four corners of the frame show the edges of the filter. All four corners are black. Once you zoom in a bit this goes away, but it's annoying. I don't know if this is a problem with the filter or the lens but I'm disappointed.
I'm not exactly sure why the "Spotlight" reviews for this printer are so positive. Take everyone else's word for it - This printer sucks. I made the mistake of buying 5440 and the 5840 for my business. I can deal with all the paper jams just fine. But the one thing that makes these printers terrible is how alarmingly often you will have to buy printer cartridges for this machine. Make no mistake - this is a money pit.Don't fall for that nonsense about "saving money because you can buy each color individually." This printer uses the color cartridges even when you're printing in B&W;! AND all the cartridges slowly deplete over time even when you haven't printed anything at all (they call it "self-cleaning").And how does Brother add insult to injury? If ANY of the cartridges runs out of ink, it is absolutely impossible to perform any functions until you have purchased a new cartridge and replaced it. Want to send a fax? Too bad, because you're out of Yellow ink! Want to print a single sheet in B&W;? Don't even try it until you've bought another Magenta!My 5840 died on me after about 5 months. The paper feeder just stopped working, and despite the fact that it was well within the warranty period, I didn't even bother getting it fixed. I didn't WANT it to be working. It was costing me that much money. Do not buy this printer.
This is a very unreliable piece of equipment. The Windows drivers are not Microsoft certified and it shows. I have tried this on a Sony VAIO using Windows 98 and XP (both of which Palm says they support), but the two actions I get are None or Crash. Palm support is a joke. Ultimately they suggested that I send it back to the vendor (but would not provide me with problem documentation to avoid a 20% restocking fee) and buy a Belkin unit.
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.
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!!!
The only advantage this camcorder has it size/media. That is it.While it has a 30gb HDD, which is certainly very convienent, the highest quality setting uses half of the bitrate of what a minidv would use. In addition, the artifacting is multiplied in lowlight conditions.You can use a USB cable to transfer the videos to your computer, to edit them.. but you have to use their software, or you will lose the audio. (What is wrong with just using MPG files?)Bottom line is:It's quite obvious that a HDD in a Camcorder is the way to go. But not until the video quality is comparable to what is out there now.
I ordered this cartridge in March 2012 for my HP Printer so I would have a spare cartridge on hand. I just placed the cartridge in the printer and received an error message, "This Cartridge has Expired". The printer will not print anything when it has an expired cartridge installed. I looked at the expiration date of the "new cartridge" -- the expiration date on the cartridge reads February 2008. There is No Expiration date on the foil the cartridge is packaged in.I purchased the cartridge in March 2012 and the expiration date on the cartridge I received was February 2008. This merchant is shipping cartridges that are expired by over Four Years! I exchanged a couple of emails with the seller -- quality is not one of his goals! Beware!!
Despite what the little "Will This Work with Your Printer?" program says, this drum will NOT fit in an HL5250DN and the TN580 toner cartridge will not fit in the drum assembly!
I plugged it in and it appeared to be functioning just fine. I was then putting it away and found out how cheap the construction was in that while straightening it to place it into a drawer, the light end popped off. From what I can tell the plastic end with the light was not glued or screwed into place, it was just held there by friction on the end of the flexible tubing. The 2 tiny wires didn't have a chance and I had severed their solder joints from inside before I even knew what happened.Anyone that has one of these that lasts more than a few months should count themselves lucky.
i dont understand how it can take so long to process an order, amazon sucks.
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.
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.
this item worked for all of 20 minutes. it lost its charge and never charged up again... couldn't even turn it on long enough to delete the pictures i had put on it. worthless.
This enclosure is poorly made, drives don't fit well so they slide around, the connections are poor, the cables are too short, the top doesn't fit properly and has to be taped down, and before long, it won't even turn on. Pure garbage. I have to imagine that pretty much any other enclosure would be better but from now on, I'm sticking with externals for my back-ups.
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 bought one of these about a year ago. Note that there were two versions of the DUB-C2 made, and the revision A1 was more or less abandoned by D-Link with horrible drivers and very poor compatibility. The revision A2, however, is still supported with drivers as recent as May 2005. Make sure of what you're getting.I have an A1 model. I've had several corrupted hard drives from trying to use it with a USB2-IDE adapter cable under XP, and on OS X 'Tiger' on my G3 Powerbook, it causes the machine to lock up if it tries to go to sleep while the card is inserted. In other words, this card is junk.
Received only a warning to not touch anything when when things went dead. Be certain there is an ONKYO service center next door,
Don't be mislead by the pictures. This case is made of cheap-looking black plastic, and part of the outside has a thin layer of grainy (not smooth) aluminum. If you're looking for class look elsewhere. The cover that comes with the Palm V looks better.The biggest problem I have with it has been mentioned but not emphasized:YOU CAN'T HOTSYNC with the case on.If your Palm use is very Palm-oriented this might be ok, but mine is very desktop-oriented, and that means I have to repeatedly take the case on and off.Another minor annoyance: the case itself is just slightly larger than the Palm V. But there's a largish (cheap black plastic) hinge outside the case. In addition, the pin slowly slides out the top of the hinge as you open and close the case (at least mine does).
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.
If you want to take pictures, this definitely isn't what you want. Most of what has already been said is correct. What redeems this camera is that it makes a decent USB webcam. So if that's what you need, go for it.
Disgned for professional use? Cheap, breakage of battery clips. May be OK for the ocassional shooter (but why would they need this unit?); but not for pro work. Heavy (hand a finger cramping after 100 shots) and has a CHEAP feel. Easier to just carry 2 extra ENEL3e in your pocket.
I purchased this item at a very special reduced price and it was supposed to be brand new in the box. However, after I tried to use it for the first time, I couldn't even get it to power up into the "Welcome" screen. All I got was a blank display. I tried this several times with the same result. Needles to say, I couldn't get it to play any of my DVD's. Also, the remote control didn't work (I checked the battery and it was OK). There was a "Best Buy" sticker on the battery pack that came with the unit, so I assume it was rejected once before for the same problem. So, I returned the unit back to Amazon.com for a credit to my account. I was disappointed that this supposedly new unit was defective just out of the box.
After going through a cheap Coby FM transmitter that didn't last long enough, I decided to go with this one after reading its reviews. I purchased this one in December, and it's already broken. Here are the pros and cons:Pros:1. You can save preset radio stations on it. You get three presets, which is kind of nice.2. You can set it to almost any frequency. It doesn't have only certain stations that you can use.But here, folks, are the outweighing cons:1. You can't set the frequency below 88.7 FM. I live in Charlotte, NC, so that does not leave many options above that frequency for use. I used to set my old one at 87.7 and got good reception almost everywhere.2. The first time I used it for 11 hours, it started to overheat and get static-y. At first I could use it short bits of time, but now it's static-y all the time. It cuts in and out of broadcasting now.3. My Coby was the half the price and lasted almost two years. This one didn't even last six months.4. If the station you had it on wasn't on a preset station, the lightest touches to any of the buttons changed the station to a preset and you had to hold down a button then adjust the frequency up and down to get back to it. This is a little challenging while you're driving.5. Not durable for temperature changes.So, if I had to do it again, I'd pick the Coby again. At least the Coby was cheaper and I wasn't surprised when it stopped working.
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.
Another Fuji suprise. Most new cameras do not have a limit on videos other than the amount of storage on the xD chip. Nice camera other than that BAD limitation.
Why waste the money? I bought two of these - one for a 10G IPod and one for a 15G IPod - it charges neither. The box even states that it will not charge these models but you don't see that in the advertisements now do you?
I bought the Tuncast II for use in my car with an iPod. Like a lot of the other negative reviewers, I live in an area with very few free frequencies. I was never able to find a frequency that was without static and it didn't matter how I adjusted the volume.It did work well in my house using the reciever on my entertainment system but I could just plug it in there with the cables that came with the iPod so wasting the money on this just for that purpose doesn't make much sense.There is another hidden cost. This transmitter eats batteries like there's no tomorrow. I only used it for about a week and went through 3 sets of batteries.I loved the idea of the transmitter and wished it had worked but I ended up just going back to the store and buying the cassette adapter. I'd highly suggest just skipping this one.
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.
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.
This drive seemed AWESOME. Most reviews were good here on Amazon and the price was right. So I ignored the 1-star reviews that said the drive became a brick after a few months. I bought the drive. It wasa great drive for 2 1/2 months. Then it stopped working. Now when I plug it in the light turns on to show it has power. Then it smells like something's burning. Pressing the power button does nothing. My computer can't see the drive. Lacie will replace it under warranty, but what use is that? If the replace it I can't trust this drive at all now. I wouldn't even want to temporarily store things on it. I won't buy from Lacie again.
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.
This is the second unit we have tried, with same problem. During setup, when setting TV Tuner to CABLE and performing Autosearch, only channels 5 and 6 are recognized. COMCAST Tier 3 engineeers have come out to the house, and it is apparently because this unit does not recognize the HRC transmission protocol which is used in the Northeast US. MINTEK customer service is very poor. With the first unit, we were allowed to open a ticket, but it took over a week before anyone called us back, and they were not able to help. With this unit, no one even answers the Mintek Cusotmer Service number anymore.
they are cables. they work. thats it. they function well and did not set my house on fire. they also did not require a password or a laser.
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.
1. after only three weeks print pause the print-head was blocked2. Its only wasting the time to clean a printing-head3. Its expensive and worst Service I ever saw4. After all nervous breakdown I learn something: NO MORE EPSON!!!
I used this for lap swimming and was very careful to close it exactly how they tell you to, but it only worked for about 2 weeks before water leaked in and the mp3 player wouldn't turn on anymore. While it did work, I loved it, but for the money, I would have liked to use my new mp3 player for more than a few weeks.
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.
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.
Anyone considering a purchase of a Toshiba Satellite series computer such as the M45 should run a search on the terms Toshiba satellite overheating. My experience has been that Toshiba does not stand by its products, cannot repair the chronic problems with this series and will not extend warranties or offer replacement to customers who have endured numerous "repairs." The problem cited below with air circulation is well known to Toshiba sat series sufferers and to Toshiba, which has been taken to court over related issues on the 5005, do a Google. Customer service is horrid, out of the Nixon White House. The satellite series computers work well when they work. But Toshiba should be in the lemon-aide biz, not the computer biz. They do make good TVs, though.
I'm not impressed with Boss's stuff at all. The audio cable has the cheap plastic very thinly gold plated tip and wears out super fast even though it just sits there. The ends, don't even mess with them they are a waste of time and money and VERY cheaply made. This kit is cheaper than what you will probably find at your local stores but in this case you probably aren't even gettting what you paid for. The power/hot wire seems to be alright but with my other Boss equipment ( i bought an amp and this kit together) I'm not sure I'd trust the ratings. I'd look else where and took the time to write this review in hopes that you do.
We've had this product for less than ten months. Although it worked well and met our needs (iPhone/iPod docking in the kitchen) for six or seven months, it now doesn't work at all. For a while we had to wedge a piece of folded paper between device and docking station, close to the pins, to get a connection but that only worked briefly. Now it won't connect at all. The sound quality wasn't great but was fine for a small room. Its a shame that the pins just wore out. I suppose this is the age of disposable electronics but I expect a fifty dollar item to last longer than ten months....
I bought these DVD-R at $4.99 each pack, tried to write 3 disks, all of them have the same problem: skipping. Actually I should not feel so bad if I only bought one pack, but the problem is I bought 6 packs, totally 150 disks,so you could imagine my lost.
I too own a 40GB ipod from HP that I purchased in Dec 2004. The whole kit cost me close to $500. It seems from the other reviews I read that the time frame that these ipods were made they are all defective. This is my third one since I purchased it. The first two did not work due to know fault of my own. I just got a file on the screen both times and after hours of tech support they still could not tell me anything other then it was corrupt software. After loading everything on my new one it happened again only a couple of weeks later. Again they sent me a new one. Now I'm aggraviated because I have to redo the ipod again. I decide to purchase the extended warranty only to be told when I needed tech support and it was a warranty for the Apple not the HP Apple. Well needless to say, I am left out to dry. Apple will not support this product and HP decided they no longer would be doing Ipods so if I needed repair I would have to take it to a service center and pay for it myself. Even though the product is not reliable they still would not let me upgrade to an Apple ipod. So tell me how a consumer who purchases a $500 piece of equipment is left to fix a defective product. I will never buy another HP product again and I will be taking further action against HP. They can't just leave their customers stranded like this.
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.
I've been searching high and low for some good (not great) headphones that will stay put when I run, and wouldn't break the bank. After purchasing and returning about a dozen different kinds, I saw an article on the Arriva, and figured I would give them a try.The sound quality is horrible. Very tinny sounding, and they don't stay in very well (I tried the different sized ear fittings to no avail). I would say that this is definitely a 1.0 product.I really wanted these things to solve my problem, but I'm out of luck, and out 30 bucks. I guess I'll have to spend $50+ in order to get something that I like.
I purchased this through Amazon. It did not work when I installed it. I tried everything on my printer - cleaning the heads, etc. Finally decided it was defective and bought another one at Target and it worked fine. I sent this one back and Amazon gave me a full refund. It was a very easy process to return it.
I am another victim of Epson, for 13 months it worked fine and then I changed the ink cartridge. Now nothing but white paper!
I bought this product because it was a cheap HDMI cable. Everything was working great as usual until one day my Xbox wouldn't even recognize the cable. So either my HDMI port is broken, or the cable stopped working.
My old D-Link router was giving out after several years, so I bought this one as a replacement. What a disaster! The set up program kept crashing during set up, so it took me almost 6 hours to finally get the darn thing working. It worked fine for a week or so. Then I kept having problems with all of my connections (notebook, netbook, wireless printer, PS3, and Wii). It got to the point where I had to reboot the router every time I wanted to get online, play a game, or print anything. Buyer beware!
I had bought this item due to good review before I went to a trip to Bulgaria. However, it plugs in but doesn't work. Why? I don't know. how should I deal with it now? Is it a defect one? I have no idea, to me I just lost 17 dollars for an experience. (don't buy electronic items from a book store, even it's cheaper) Fortunate I also bought Targus travel adaptor set that save me.
I have had nothing but problems with this tower. Tech support is garbage. After wrestling with the preinstalled OS I finaly blew the drive and installed Windows XP (non media) addition. At present time the PC has no sound the eitheret port that came with the PC does not work. I instaled an after market PCI eithernet card and can at least surf the net. i will never buy another HP tower. I have wasted hours with thier coutomer "service". Another company that bases tech support somewhere in asia. Steer clear of HP. Build your own tower or go with Dell or gateway.
i initally bought this player for the size and price, and i was very pleased for about 5 months, but suddenly my computer would not recognize it. apparently, from reading a few blogs, its a common prob., and when i tried calling mobiblu's toll free number for cust. service, the inbox was full. sure, the 1 year warranty is good on paper, but good luck trying to claim it. BUYER BEWARE~!!!
In a word, these suck. The sound is not much louder than spillover from a really loud set of headphones. Not worth the money. Utter crap if you've got a Nano.
this cd player is no good. It skips constantly,the batteries don't last long,and mine broke after 4 months. Also, the head phones it comes with are horrible.
i dont know about anyone else who has this thing, but stay away from it. i got one not too long ago, and i was really impressed by the sound quality. i will admit, it sounds really good. the only problem with this thing is that it only sounds good for about a month. after that, it doesnt sound at all. when i put a cd into any of the 5 drives, it just makes some strange whirring noises for about a minute and then tells me that theres no cd. once in a blue moon, it'll acutally read the cd, and then you get to sit and pray that it actually plays the read cd. if you want a good sounding stereo, get this one. if you want a good sounding stereo that you can actually use for more than a month, look for something else.
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.
This remote works reasonably well, however, when placed in it's cradle, which is also it's charger the slightest of movement will set it a beeping, constantly.....Annoying is not the word for this irritating quirk, indeed I have slammed it many times in the cradle to stop it from beeping.It is so sensitive that walking across the room will induce a symphony of beeps, you have been warned !
I bought my DVDR80 in August of 2003. About six months ago, it just quit reading DVD+R. It still read DVD+RW. Now it doesn't read them either. Whether the disk is made on the PHillips unit or on my PC with NERO, the disks will not read. IT still reads and plays commercial DVD. I have a $500 DVD player. {Looks snazzy though!} I made ONE recording I kept with this unit. That makes this a $500 recording. I could have bought a lot of DVDs for that. I am going to replace this with a standard DVD player. This was a bad and an expensive idea.Think about it long and hard before you buy this. Wal-mart has a DVD Recorder for about $250. It hurts less to throw one of those away.
Got this for my husband for his birthday. Took it out of the box and it looked great! Plugged in the iPod and it sounded even better!! I noticed the remote wasn't working and then, it made an electronic gurgle noise and died. NOT EVEN THREE SONGS PLAYED!!!! Upon reading some reviews, I realized that this thing is not well-manufactured. You may be tempted, but I'd say go for the Bose.We called Speck products re: warranty issues and got the run-around and shuffled into someone's voicemail.Stuck with a brick! :(
I was very frustrated with our player. The chords were not long enough, so they got in the way (connecting the two screens) from front to back seat. When you want to change DVDs, you have to take the player out of the holder. The sound is way too low, so while driving, you can't hear it unless you use headphones. I was very dissapointed, and am choosing to get a different player for the road. One positive - the games option & controller for the extra screen was really enjoyed by our child - however, was disappointed that you could not add games.
Received today as replacement for my Samsung 2010 series toner. I did change it several times in a past with off brand toner - never any problems. I'm not a complaining costumer and do recall returning any product. This one - almost horror story ! After opening from plastic cover , ink dust spill all over my desk, papers, printer, pant and even before recommended shaking ! Tried to install . Smudge all over. Finally with rubber gloves i was able to remove it from a printer( again dust all over) and put it back to pack for return. No more order from this company. I do have a feeling, that it was a very old cartridge or defective from the beginning
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.
Too bad Amazon makes me rate at least a one because this player is a zero. We purchased it in July 06 but used it very little. I would guess we've used it less than 10 times. After about the 3rd use, it quit reading commercial discs. I tried disabling the auto-play feature to see if that would help and it did not. I can eject and reload the disc 20 times and it might evenutally play. These are the same problems that everyone else is complaining about. I only wish I was within my American Express warranty period or had purchased the extended warranty. I have no other problems with it...records OK, plays mini dvd's from my camcorder, VCR works, reads camera card but don't try to play a danged movie!
This bag is excellent and I purchased it, in large part, because of the lifetime warranty. I am a law student and carry several large books in addition to my laptop, water, and other miscellaneous items. For about two years the bag has performed amazingly.When the lining on the notebook compartment began to wear away I contacted Targus for a replacement. They informed me that, while my bag was eligible for warranty replacement, their web site no longer stocked this particular model. They advised me to search their web site for another item of equal or lesser value. A search of their web site revealed they did still have stock of the bag. In fact, the bag is still sold at the local retailer where I purchased the original, in addition to innumerable online retailers. I was told that stock on the Targus web site reflected the inventory of an "independent distributor" and they were unwilling to work toward any satisfactory compromise.Electronic and telephonic interactions with Targus were poor, to say the least. Electronic communication was sporadic on their part, and each telephone call easily ate up ten minutes of hold time before even speaking to a CSR. And their CSR's, while they sound American, are utterly brain dead. They were not rude, they literally could barely speak. From getting my name wrong in every way imaginable, to mispronouncing the name of the company!Do yourself a favor: Buy another bag, there are others out there with superior lifetime replacement warranties and better support personnel!
My wife and I have had the Magellan 3000T for over a year now. At first, we loved this device and it saved us a lot of trouble with poor directions. Since "upgrading" to the latest version of software, the device has been much less consistent. There are times when the device will not update the miles to the next action (turn, etc) for long periods of time. It is not a poor GPS signal or anything else as the map still updates. We just missed a turn when not paying close attension as it went from 10 miles to "turn right". This cost us 20 minutes in rerouting. Additionally, we had expected to receive a map update in August. The date was pushed back multiple times, then published and quickly removed due to "technical issues with several customers". Now they have posted the map at a cost of $80. I think I'm going to spend an extra $50 and get a new device instead.
Ok receiver, for the money. Sounds fine and plays all my CDs without any problem. However after a year all the buttons except the eject and the on/off button fail to work. Apparently its a common problem. Other than that its a decent stereo for the money.
This phone system is a disaster. There is no range to the handsets. Many times they can't answer and when they do the reception is so bad that phones are unusable. PS- if you call Motorola they are no help; they want you to go through an inane process of relocating all the phnes away from any household appliances before they will honor their warranty. DO NOT BUY THIS!
I will never buy a brand new product release from Linksys again. Their Q.C. stinks. I am on the third WRT54GX4 router and it is the first that was not defective. I got it set up and tried my new WPC54GX4 network card(SRX400) and got a weak signal, but I had my second laptop with a WPC54GX card(SRX200) on the desk getting 100% signal strength. I switched cards in the two computers, and the old SRX200 card was better in either computer(both XP Pro). After hours with semi-English speaking techs, they came to the same conclusion I came to in five minutes...a bad antenna in the new WPC54GX4. So once again Amazon will replace a defective Linksys product for me. I had been a Linksys fan in the past, but not any more. Here's a link to a picture of the first router I got and its defect.http://vowe.net/archives/006639.html
really hard to set up and the company is no help at all!
Do not even bother buying this thing the software that comes with it is totally unreliable!This thing is a total waste of time and money!A one star rating for this thing is generous.
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).
Although these people advertise their product as a "Canon" cable, show an actual "Canon" cable photo, complete with the "Canon" part number; what they send to you is some generic junk cable. I wish I had read these reviews before purchasing this cable. I complained to Amazon about this vendor running a deceptive ad, but to date nothing has been done and their "Canon" ad is still running. So if you are looking for an actual "Canon" cable you had better shop with a different vendor, because you will not be getting one here.Andrew
I have been trying to locate extensions for my OLD RC930, no luck. So I purchased this "new" system. Never considered that it would not support caller ID. Found this out after opening the package and reading some "important information, please read first". The package says it supports "Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three Way Calling, Conference Calling, Speed Calling And Other Phone Services". BUT NO CALLER IDNow I have to pack it all up and ship it back.
The unit works ok, if your watching a show and hit record. If you try to do a Repeat timer recording, the unit turns itself on everyday. example: I want to record a show EVERY friday from 10 to 11. If you set it up as a repeat recording, it will turn on the unit every DAY at 10:00 and never turn it off. so every morning I find the unit on.I have been able to record shows I am watching with little trouble. I downloaded the firmware update too.
I am a little disappointed that the item viewed on this site is NOT the item you recieve. I purchased this item because I like the design, and also the name. I have a linksys cable modem, and a linksys wireless access point of the same design. I purchused this item so that all three devices would be stackable. Well, the item recieved today is the "new" design which does me no good. I am sure the device works fine, but I really needed the old design.
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.
I bought this for my mother about 2 weeks ago and its still not set up. You call the 800 number and have to leave a message. No one has called back. The one time I got a human to answer the phone, she just said to leave a name, number and a message. I explained that I had and I would like to speak to someone. She hung up on me :(Support is only Monday - Friday 8-5 Pacific time.
Don't buy this CX5400. It worked great at first then the yellow clogged which was an ORIGINAL EPSON CARTRIDGE!. I wish I had seen these reviews before buying. I wouldn't have bought it! I'll stick with CANON which I also have - which has been printing excellent for over a year now. No problems with the CANON at all.
I suffered through 624 pages of this book. Honestly, it was torcherous. I was just hoping for a great ending the entire time and didn't get it. If you're into very,very detailed books with not much happening you will love it.
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.
Originally I would rate these a 3-4 star product. They sound was an incredible step up from the default Ipod headphones. The fit wasn't perfect, but they needed less adjusting while I was working out than most other earbuds. About 3 months after I bought them the left earbud stopped working. No sound at all. The warranty process was painless as Sony sent me a new, not refurbished, pair. After 6 months the 2nd pair had the same problem happen. The left earbud went out. I'll be looking elsewhere for a new pair of headphones.
For 1/2 the price of what Canon charges, it's definitely a good buy. Just don't get a bad one.The most common problem is Opteka drops the voltage of a fully charged battery. So the battery indicator shows 1/2 empty even though the battery is not. If the same battery is inserted directly into the camera, it'll show fully charged.Mine happened to be one of the bad ones.The reason I rate 1 star is because Opteka's service. They do not respond to my email request even though I still have 8 more months of warranty.To be fair to Opteka, I also heard of similar problem with Canon's. But I am sure their after-sales is more responsive.
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.
Bought this as a replacement for my sons iPod touch. The PC I used it on doesn't even recognize it. I used the same PC I had with his original cord. It's a Windows 7 PC so it has nothing to do with the operating system.Also tried using it with the wall outlet adapter. The iPod wouldn't even take a charge!The cord itself is very thin (thinner than the original that came with the iPod). The plug that goes into the iPod also doesn't connect securely. It tends to wiggle around in the port. Even trying to hold it tight for a connection didn't work.Unfortunately, it is just an inferior imitation and of poor quality. I don't expect much for the price, but I would at least expect it to do what it is supposed to do.
i tried to write using my new DVD writer 2 times and error message was showing unspecofied reason & failed to write...so my 2 blank DVD got damaged...i didn't try after that...
Like many other reviews here, my cable worked fine until I unpluged it. I felt something "pop". The metal shield has one solder spot, and when you slighly bend when unplugging, you break the solder connection.I didn't know until I took it apart so far that I couldn't easily get back together.If I would have known I might could have repaired the broken solder point. Don't pull the metal housing off or like me, you may never get it back on.Watch out too, some of the "better" HDMI cables are for computer, not TV/DVD.
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
I ordered the Monster RadioPlay 300 from CrazyOnDigital. They shipped to me a Monster RadioPlay 250. When I attempted to contact CrazyOnDigital, they failed to answer my inquiries. This product requires you to constantly change the station to play your IPOD anywhere while driving. This creates a driving hazard and is very inconvenient. Stated simply it does not work. Save yourself some money and a great deal of frustration. Do not purchase this inferior product and do not buyany merchandise from CrazyOnDigital! They do not provide any customer service and they do not fulfill their orders with the correct merchandise originally ordered.
This drive is a true noise maker. If you prefer drive noise,vibrations and whines while watching DVD's or playing anyother media than this is the one for you.I did not detect problems with dual layered DVD's but therewere some problems with playing the outer tracks of someAudio CD's.The drive color is a light off grey and not beige as one wouldthink. The drive tray was slightly misaligned and gave theimpression that all would break after a few months use as itmade clickity clackity noises while opening and closing.I found no value in its pricing and would recommend that anyoneconsidering a new DVD drive purchase one from the media giantssuch a Sony or Samsung whose quality and attention to detail willnever be matched by Pacific Digital...
I saved my money up for this Philips mp3 player. When I got it I loved it. I got it in June 2005, it just recently stopped working in January 2007. It only worked for a year and a half. I was very disappointed with this mp3. I will never get this very mp3 again.
Had a terrible experience with this item. Very flimsy buttons, poor build quality and make. Stopped working in a few days. There are better choices out there.
You can just fit the camera. Its very hard to fit even 2 batteries with it.
then bam forget about itimpressed so much purchased one for a friend toothen thought SHE was technically challenged when printer no longer printed after changing cartridgeNOWjust like everyone other reviewer hereI say this should have never progressed thru the beta stageas soon as you have to change the cartridgethen you might as well throw it awayJUNK
After just a few months and very few uses as a CD only, it has died completely and cannot read any discs, including ones it used to play.Expensive Garbage. No More Sony's. Do NOT buy this one.
I have a HP Pavilion tx1000 which i bought a year ago. The registration and the internet service pop up kept on appearing even though i already completed registering and already answered "never remind me again". The WIFI also kept on disconnecting and have to restart over and over to get it started. As of now, the computer is totally dead. I followed the instructions in the HP website but has no luck. There is power going thru the battery but it does not respond to any FUNCTION keys. Avoid this laptop.
Before you buy any Garmin maps for your GPS unit on Amazon, I suggest that you check the Garmin site for the latest version. Amazon has many outdated versions of Garmin software for sale, including this one, which was discontinued by Garmin over 2 years ago.
When you spend $160 on a keyboard you have high expectations. Logitech has delivered on those expectations for a half dozen other expensive sets I've bought in the past. However, Logitech is failing miserably with this product. The first one I received, I wasted a lot of time trying to activate the TouchDisc/Touchpad only to discover it was outright faulty. Having read Amazon/NewEgg reviews after the fact, this is a recurring theme with this product. The second one I received, the TouchDisc works as it should. Yet it has a different defect....The left click button doesn't spring back up like it should. It only registers 3/4 presses. The THIRD one I received both the left and the right click buttons were recessed in the keyboard housing. They wouldn't spring back up either! I squeezed the keyboard housing surrounding the buttons very hard and they rose up and remained up! What the heck? I'm just going to use it as is, but have some serious doubts about the durability/integrity of the click buttons. I have an inexpensive Logitech MediaBoard (keyboard/touchpad combo) and it has no such problems. Logitech undoubtedly has some serious quality issues with this product. Logitech customer service via email leaves much to be desired as well and I wound up emailing the VP, david_henry@logitech.com, about my plight. The astoundingly bright spot in all of this is that Amazon's return process! Amazon's 30 day returns process allows customers to just initiate delivery of replacement (cross-shipment) on their own. +1 Amazon shipped the replacement via overnight shipping. +1 Amazon's process even provides the selection of a person paying return postage themselves instead of just receiving a prepaid UPS return label. Doing so the person is reimbursed a very reasonable sum to cover the postage...$7-$8 in this instance. Why would someone even care about that??? UPS pickup isn't an option for me and handing off to UPS is 20 minutes out of my way. I have FedEx at my building at work : ) Having read many other people's reviews, the only other thing I have to worry about is the battery :( In parting I'd like to say keyboard/touchpad combos like this are functionally awesome for use with HTPC! I'm sure I'll continue buying Logitech mice and Logitech keyboards in the future, however I strongly urge anyone getting a combo device to get it off Amazon. Godspeed everyone!
This is my 3rd Archos product (had the wonderful Gmini 400 & equally good 504) & while it has many great features and lots of potential, it suffers from some unforgivable flaws. The 605 is truly a powerful multimedia device, able to record audio & video via an optional dock. This is its greatest feature for me. I record movies and tv shows all the time, I've ripped old LPs, recorded audio from the web, & just love the recording abilities. The audio quality is great, the video quality via the unit's screen is also great (not reflective at all, doesn't scratch easily or pick up finger prints), the touch screen works really well, it is a very serviceable photo viewer, and the wifi functionality opens up lots of doors like streaming media and surfing the web.With all this good stuff, why only 2 stars? First the biggie: the 605 suffers from a periodic crippling slowdown. About 25% of the time when I'm listening to music on the 605 & then try to control the unit (change songs, adjust the volume, turn it off) it takes about 30 seconds to respond. I've seen numerous reports of this on the web and it is totally unacceptable! Imagine the frustration of having a device that can do so much but won't respond! I wonder if this could be fixed with a firmware upgrade, but Archos hasn't. In fact, Archos has increasingly shortened the life cycle of support for their products. Don't expect more than 2 or 3 firmware upgrades early on and then the company is on to the development of the next generation model and owners of the older ones are out of luck if any lingering problems exist.Another annoyance is Archos' removal of a great feature from previous generations of their players. My Gmini 400 & 504 could both output AUDIO AND VIDEO via the unit's headphone jack. To watch movies from my Archos onto a TV I could use a standard camcorder a/v cable from the headphone jack into the TV. That functionality has been removed from the 605, so no more video output to the tv without a cumbersome docking cradle. Having used this feature often on earlier Archos products, I see this as a big let-down. It was unnecessary for Archos to remove this feature & is simply a way for them to charge for additional accessories by intentionally placing limitations on the unit. I even own a docking cradle, but I don't want to go through the headache of disassembling my home theater setup whenever I feel like watching my 605's videos on a tv outside of my home (think vacationing, traveling, at a friend's, etc).A final frustration is Archos' sneaky use of an ID process on the hard drive that prohibits buyers from ever replacing or upgrading the player's hard drive. Archos purposefully encodes an ID number on the hard drive that the 605 unit must see in order to function - try to put in a new hard drive and it simply won't work. If you drop your player or if the drive goes bad after your warranty then you are screwed, because only Archos can replace your hard drive...and expect to pay a big premium for them to do it. I dropped my 504 and the cost of replacing the 80gb drive (which only Archos can do) was nearly as much as buying a new unit. Once again, Archos is intentionally putting unnecessary limitations on their products in order to get more of my money.I've been a big Archos fan for years, owning 3 of their players. I prided myself on having devices that were really cool & did way more than everyone else's Ipod. Sadly my days of Archos love are over. The occasionally crippling slowdown that plagues the 605 is reason enough to say no more, but the company's cannibalistic design & service practices are just the straw that broke the camel's back for me.
I tried this router out for a weeks period of time with dismal results. The router would frequently reboot on it's own. Over a 5 hour period of time the router rebooted 32 times. During a reboot all internet sessions that are active get dropped. So this means all files I had downloading would get interruption, I would get kicked out of instant messengers, and I'd be disconnected from xbox live. I contacted dlink tech support who acknowledge my problem and that they had heard other reports of this problem. However, they were not able to suggest a course of resolution.
I purchased this when the web site recommended it for use with the Minolta S304. Well, it doesn't work with the Minolta S304. If you have an Olympus get it. If you have a Minolta you will need something else.
It worked fine for just 2 weeks. After that it doesn't even switch on, leave about transmission.This stuff doesn't have an on/off switch. So each time you need to pull it out before you turn your ignition. The material is cheap plastic construction. It recognizes the last played track and starts from there when you play it again.The sound quality was more than expected for just $10. The quality of sound would come 75-80% when compared to an audio CD. Thats pretty good.Dont buy this stuff. Spend another $10 and get something for more than $20 which would last more. It just worked for 2 weeks/maybe 20 hrs or less. I am planning for getting a better one.
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 am just one of many burned C86 owners. I have used Epson printers for 20 years. This is my last one. Like everyone else reviewing here, it just-stopped-printing when I changed cartridges one day. Out of warranty by 2 months, so Epson says I'm out of luck, would I like to buy a new printer?!!!!. So now I am down one printer AND the price of an entire set of ink cartridges. GOODBYE EPSON!
I purchased this laptop in FEB 2007 because I thought my first Vaio was awesome. It died one week later just shy of being two years old. Now here I am nearly two years later and this model has stopped working as well. Considering the price one would expect it to last longer than two years or at least make it to the two year mark. There is a lawsuit against sony involving their laptops. Buyers be wary, and if you do buy make sure you buy the extended warranty with it as well. Taken Twice, Sony Loses customer!
The included software is amateurish, poorly documented and buggy. Installation is difficult. The most common function, TV viewing, is barely supported and has poor channel controls and no preview pane. Other TV tuner cards include a remote control. Buy one of these for just a few dollars more.
I've had the same problems with this monitor. This first year is was fine and then it started to go. I called SONY and they send me a rebuilt and that one did the same this after a week. I am now on to my third monitor and just today it started to go bad. So it looks like I'll be calling SONY again. I very disappointed I've got a SONY TV that is 30 years old. I guess they just don't built things like they used to.
This D-Link DUB-C2 cardbus adapter for USB2 but caused so many problems I gave up on it. Hours with D-Link support but card never produced USB2 speeds.I bought an ADS Tech Dual-Link cardbus adapter DLX-181 that arrived today. Nice card: two USB2 ports (one powered via adapter, one unpowered), one firewire 6-pin and one firewire 4-pin ports.Most support and forum gurus say not to install the proprietary drivers but to let W2K with SP4 find and install its own drivers. I did this but to no avail. I suspect all my enhanced USB2 drivers were mucked-up up due to the stupid D-link/OWC drivers.So I installed the drivers that came on the CD (ALi drivers) and card delivers USB2 speeds. 9g of data transfered to my external HD in 20 minutes (vs. 2.5 hours previously). ADS Tech card and drivers are just dandy. USB2 speeds and Firewire when needed.
Junk, Trash, Garbage, ETC.It works perfectly fine if you are WIRED to this router. WIRELESS is terrible. I blamed my service provider for several months until I replaced it with a Linksys WRT54GL. Got approximately ~3 mbps on wireless with this as the norm, even when sitting directly in front of the router for tests. After a reset, it will get ~14 - 16 mbps for a limited time until it drops back down to ~3 mbps. The range is also terrible on this router. 1 wall or floor will significantly reduce speeds.Comparatively, my new router gets ~21 mpbs while sitting in front of it. Through 1 wall or floor, the speeds do drop, but not as much as the D-LINK.
Gave one to my son for his laptop when he went into A school for Marines. This is not a field use situation more like what a collage student would experience. six months of use and it fell apart. He bought a briefcase style at the BX and it is holding up much better.
I purchased two sets of these speakers for the Kid's Room at my company. Each set worked as a receiver rather than speakers, picking up AM radio waves. The reception was GREAT! But I believe the children would rather hear what is playing on the computer instead of the Mexican music coming through the speakers.
Rip off. I would not buy again. What you get with the points is downloadable crap. Do not buy. To expensive.
In reading the other reviews I took a gamble and gave this unit a try. I have used smaller 5 port gigabit Zyxel switches in the past and loved them but this unit disappointed and it was defective on day one. Out of the box the unit kept dropping connections at random on different ports. Ping test showed the connection would drop and them come back with no corrective action from me. Some users would work and others would be down and then they come back up and then others went down. Never even got to try the management features as I had to remove from network ASAP as business operations were severly affected. Replaced with a spare older Dlink unit that was in service for years and all the problems instantly went away. Will have to look at the other brands that have a longer track record of reliability for my managed switch needs.
I was excited to get and try this product but was somewhat disappointed in trying to get it to do what i wanted to - so i just plugged the computer directly to the tv-hd-monitor - set the appearance settings and it was marvelous as is without the inbetween netgear box - save your money - plug in directly to your tv and it'll be better!
I have had no picture problems... but a buggy, buggy, incomplete piece of equipment so far:- freezing with the FWD/RWD/Pause while switching back and forth from the 2nd tuner to a recording program on the first tuner- Unit needs regular reboots (weekly, I'm thinking) to function at its best (which is still flaky)- I am definitely experiencing a "cutting in-and-out" of digital sound on (some) recorded HD programs (like the Orange Bowl recorded earlier tonight)- I've come back to my 'List' to watch an HD recording of an NFL game that NEVER would display to the screen... 3.5 hours of HD recording... all black screen (used 9% of the drive, so was using HD-type disk space)"Pluses":- setup menu and product manual encourages me to think that connection to the unit from home network possible/easy- the Disk Space bar with '% full' didn't exist on my prior Series 2 TiVo (also through DirecTV) - but I would have rated that (non-HD) box manufactured by Hughes at least 4 starsMaybe firmware upgrades will make this non-BETA in the not-to-distant future and provide (promised) support for recording off-air local HD programming, not from the satellite, to the DVR... but I won't be holding my breath (this hope for firmware upgrades is the only reason for 2 stars over 1 stars).NOTE: This is not TiVo like some of the older/prior non-DirecTV brand units available in past years (Series 2 TiVos)... losing TiVo ratings/suggestions/functionality does suck.Frustrated and stuck with the only provider of the NFL Sunday Ticket... there is NO other reason I'm still with DirecTV (even though I have little/no complaints with customer service I've received from them).2007-01-02Update #1 (definitely upgraded to (at least) 3 stars):There are a number of firmware upgrades that have been showing up on this DVR Plus in the past month... most importantly to me are stability enhancements and the ATSC tuners were activated (ability to record over-the-air HD programming via an HD antennae). The over-the-air channels (i.e., 3-1, 3-2) integrate right into to the Guide very nicely... HD PBS DVR recordings! Woo-hoo!!To track these firmware upgrades I'd like to point out a great forum which discusses each update and when they have been made available to the techie geeks (forcible downloading firmware updates) as well as to the everyman via nation-wide, automatic downloading and installation of these updates. Amazon discourages links... but there is an incredibly helpful dot-com forum called dbstalk, with a forum specifically about the HR20 (#112):DirecTV(tm) HR20 Q&A;And another about DirecTV software updates (#110) that is currently HEAVY with information about HR20 software updates:DirecTV(tm) Software Release Notes Forum2007-01-12
yes it looks cool but this thing suxxxxxxxxx on battery life and by sux i mean 24 hours tops with *****NO USE**** I HAVE OWNED 2 . neither one held a charge .I even switched battery brands .this thing just flat out suxx.dont waste your money
I bought this from Million Accessories (via Amazon). Received quickly and it did work on a Vista PC (both KB and mouse), but not on 2 different Win 7 PCs, which was my main need.Million later confirmed in an email "Support Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA, not Window7".
I bought these one day. When I used them, after playing the cd once, maybe twice, the cd would skip...pretty badly. My friend said that all blank media are the same, quality wise, he was horribly wrong. If I even try to use them for MP3-CDs, they don't even work the first time. Please don't waste your money.*I searched around, and after some looking, I found that Sony CD-R 700mb discs work really well, from experience, I found out that they are much more scratch-resistant, and have a MUCH longer life.I hope that this review helped you... :)
Abysmal bit of engineering. I returned the first one because I thought it must be defective. No camera at this price could have bad focusing and snail-like write times and lag, right? Wrong! This camera has a sharp lens, but do your homework. It's a VERY slow chunk of glass and the contrast based AF module ruins shot after shot. Lag and write times mean you can't catch a special moment unless everyone agrees on a time and place for it. It's almost funny, unless you can't get your money back. You could make all kinds of excuses for this dog if it cost 279.00, but it's current price of close to 700 dollars just buy a DSLR. Cameras are about being able to shoot focused shots when you hit the shutter button, without DELAY. The 8800 is incapable of that by a long mile.
CX4800 is excellent! The 4600 had an ink problem, so Epson sent me the 4800 instead for free.
I bought this turntable and got a couple years use out of it, and while it worked, it worked. If you're buying something to use once in a blue moon, this one might do. But if you actually play your records, sooner or later, you'll need to replace the stylus. Or the cartridge. Either way, if you buy this one, you're out of luck. The diamond fell of the stylus on mine, and there doesn't seem to be anything that's replaceable. There's no removable cartridge like you'd find on any decent quality turntable manufactured in the 1980s. Now there doesn't seem to be anything to do with mine other than throw it in the trash. It wasn't terribly expensive--the whole turntable can be had for not a whole lot more than a good quality cartridge--so it's disposability isn't that big a deal from a strictly economic standpoint. But darn it, it just rubs me the wrong way. I'd rather pay a bit more to have something that I can still use ten years down the line than to save a few bucks on something that's going to end up in a landfill in a couple years.
I purchased this television from my local Sam's Club for $900, it worked fine for six months and had a most beautiful picture. One evening I went to power it up and nothing would happen....it was dead. I could not believe it!! I tried new batteries for the remote, a new power cord, new remote control and kaput. This TV was a bedroom set and received very little use, maybe 300 actual hours over a six month period of time. I did not buy the extended warranty from Sam's Club because Westinghouse offered a one year warranty. I figured if anything was to happen with the set it would be in the first year and Westinghouse would honor their warranty.....well. I called Westinghouse to inform them of my situation and they offered me three choices: send them the television, drive to my "local" approved dealer or have a tech come to my home. I live in Seattle, to have the 80lb television sent to Armadillo, Texas it would cost over 100 dollars and they do not reimburse for shipping, my approved Westinghouse dealer is in Vancouver, Washington nearly on the Oregon boarder, a 2 1/2 hour drive. I decided the best choice would be for the tech to come to my home. I was informed there would be a non refundable 75 dollar fee and they would not guarantee reimbursement for the repair however I would need to pay the tech at the time of service. I asked the representative what kind of warranty Westinghouse considers this to be? He simply replied that this is their policy and these were my choices. I found this to be unacceptable and contacted my local Sam's Club. I told them about my ordeal and the manager told me to bring the television back and they would offer me a full credit for the product. Thank you for your great customer service Sam's Club, in the future I will buy an extended warranty from the place of purchase.
I am very disappointed in this hub. It worked just fine with my laptop for a whole 6 weeks, and then quit. An analysis of the problem revealed that the last time I used it, when I plugged in a flash drive, it caused the hub to malfunction and I lost all my drivers for the hub as well as for all my USB peripherals. I can fix the problem, but I shouldn't have to. What a terrible waste of time!
Purchased July 23, it's now Aug 5th and the thing is dead. No Power. Dunno what the warranty is, am going to try and contact them, but honestly, that amount of time indicates the thing sucks.
After having to return two M125's due to a defective digitizer I would advise any potention M125 purchaser to steer clear. I should have read the reviews prior to my initial purchase. After returning unit #2 I decided to give Palm one more shot w/the M130 and love it!. Do yourself a huge favor and stay far away from the M125.
Out of the pack of 20 dvd's, roughly 30% of them are faulty. The discs do not finalize and therefore, all of the video on them is lost. Be careful when using these discs, especially if you are trying to record something that is meaningful.
The unit was received defective.My system was set up 60 days after receiving all the components.The Monster Cable HTUPS 500 was defective and had to be returned to the mfg, at my expense($30.00), since the shipper refused to replace.
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!
I purchased it about one nad half month ago.From the first day, the tray does not work smoothly.Jamming, error, and .......... happens almost every time I use it. I went to a eceltronic dealer to check out the same model. The demo unit has similar problem.Whilw this player does produce good sound quality, the loading and reading units are just not reliable.Don't buy!!
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.
I am an audio engineer. I am here to tell you this product is not any good at all. It may work for someone with a tin ear and very poor quality sound equipment. If you can hear your wife talking to you from across the room then your ears are good enough to know that this is very poor equipment.Hook it up turn it on. first thing you will notice is a really quite loud hiss.Then when it is functioning it really distorts the sound to the point where you have to turn the volume up to overcome it.I think this might work OK for a person who wants to watch TV with someone sleeping next to them.. It can work for that.ButIf you had hoped (as I did) that you will be able to watch movies without the painfully loud volume levels which are required to be able to understand the speech and yet still keep some kind of sound quality.... You will be really dasappointed
First hard drive was dead, too many bad sectors, but the were in the middle of the disk, so I didn't know until I tried to copy files to the drive. Returned it to WD and got a replacement, that one was dead. Returned it, next one was dead. I call WD to complain, they upgraded it to a 640 HD and paid for the return shipping. New drive came and it was dead also. Called and complained again. Now they are sending me a 750Gb HD, but the shippment is delayed. So I got my first HD at the beginning of Dec. and now it's into Jan. and I still don't have a working one. I've bought WD hard drives before and they worked fine, but I'm not going to buy another one for a while. These have all been their blue models, maybe their black models are better.
I was thrilled at first, as the size was right and the sound was good. I left my Nano 3 generation (yes in the correct insert) on it for about an hour. When I removed my ipod it was frozen. I went to itunes and restored the original settings-----still frozen. I think this thing has killed my 5 month old ipod. I am just disgusted. Read all the reviews before I made my purchase, and thought this would be perfect for travel. Now I have to purchase a new ipod.BE AWARE OF THIS POSSIBILITY!!!!!
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 SOME INDIAN SOUNDING GUY TOLD ME I COULDN'T GET SUPPORT BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT FROM AN &quot;UNAUTHORIZED SELLER&quot;!!THAT IS UNCONSCIONABLE!!! THIS COMPANY WILL BE OUT OF BUSINESS SOON BECAUSE THEY DO NOT STAND BY WHAT THEY SELL.
It took 2 phone calls, 2 emails to Amazon, 2 emails to the warranty company (and two more from them in follow up) before I FINALLY received the hard copy of the warranty. And when I did receive the hard copies, one of them described my HDTV as DIRECT TV!Therefore, if their warranty is anything like their customer service, it will be pathetic. Plus, the exceptions to the warranty coverage are voluminous. So, I have extreme doubts to the veracity of this warranty service.
I purchased this for my son, it won't take a charge, can't locate maps. So we called customer service on 12/25, they said someone would call us back, we have called back 3 times and keep getting the same answer. My son is in the military and was home over Christmas now he is back on base and we are still trying to get someone to take care of this right now it is a piece of junk it doesn't work. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
The Antenna was no better than my stock antenna. Did not perform that great. Would return but for price of return it was not worth the price.
I recieved the product broken. It is of very poor quality. I request a return and a refund. Amazon was quick to comply.
Unless I missed it there was no mention of operating system compatability, so I wrongly assumed that it would work with 64 bit Windows Vista. The product would have done exactly what I wanted but I ordered it, it arrived, and after scratching my head as to why my PC couldn't find the print server even after following the setup instructions to the letter, I finally got onto Cisco's live chat and spoke to a rep. As soon as I told him I was running 64 bit Vista, he immediately said that none of their products were supported by 64 bit Vista. UGH! Would have been nice to know that before buying this!Amazon, please update this advertisement to add the operating systems this product is compatable with. I have been pleased with every purchase I've made from Amazon until now.
Used this cable to connect laptop to my HDTV. Unfortunately the video connection went in and out and the audio connection didn't work at all. Tested the connection with a different cable and it worked fine. This is a low quality, defective product.
I bought this laptop and using for 2 years. The major problem 1 is Fans installed at bottom of the laptop which makes system power off when u place on bed or any cushion surface. The overheating problem was never fixed even though after I sent to Toshiba repair.Major problem 2 is laptop screen messes up most of the times and screen will be with colors and lines dancing which was never fixed even though after I sent to Toshiba repair.TOSHIBA SERVICE AND SUPPORT STINKSSo if you buy this and if you have any problems take the laptop personally to the local service center and get it fixed.The other problem that I have is this fan makes a very loud noice all of a sudden and then its back to normal...I think it is so annoying.IT IS BETTER NOT TO BUY ANY TOSHIBA PRODUCTS.
Quality is satisfactory, but it is too "snug" for an S3-1S making it a stretch to get the cover closed onto the velcro. The lack of an integral handle and/or strap is a negative. Considering the ready availability of cases with better fit and features than this for half the cost, this is grossly overpriced. Regrettably that seems to be the general rule for manufacturers brand name accessories.
I purchased the 2GB one. I've tried a few times loading pictures to this drive. The most I could load was ~800MB. Is it just a defected drive I received, or it's in bad quality?
I bought the DVD 727 last year. Little did I know that it had only a 90 day warranty. Now the tray won't open. Customer support said to remove the power cord and it will reset. It didn't. But a google search suggested light taps on the machine. That works, but is a terrible solution, for what happens when it no longer opens with a DVD inside? Poor workmanship on the unit. Always check the warranty before buying.
I bought this on Amazon only to return it shortly thereafter. I wouldn't recommend this product, even at half the price.Weaknesses:-Long setup; took me two hours to find directions online and setup device-Too difficult to setup if you have WPA enabled-Doesn't support WPA2 or AES-Not very effective at truly extending your WiFi range beyond walls, upstairs, etc.-Poor administration and setup tools-Range extender doesn't show signal strength to AccessPoint (major design flaw)-A good connection b/w computer and range extender doesn't mean a good connection to your AccessPoint/network-No printed documentation for setup when security (i.e. WEP, WPA) is enabled-Inconsistent connection strength - laptop kept roaming to AccessPoint b/c signal was stronger than range extender, despite being closer to the range extender-"Auto" setup doesn't support WEP WPA (not well documented either)-At this price, setup, performance, and security support is very poorStrengths:-Solid, compact construction-Versatile power options (attach to wall plate or sit on surface)-Intuitive blue indicator light on box to show AccessPoint connectivity-Web-based admin tools (although somewhat lacking in functionality)-Looks great (only reason I gave it 2 stars)
I have had this since end of November 2007. It's Feb 2008 and the thing won't work anymore. I have to "bend" the end to make it connect. Seems like it has a short in it. I believe it is caused by being enclosed in a rubber sleeve instead of a hard plastic sleeve that is covered by rubber. The internals just don't seem to be well protected.Amazon return policy was up at the end of January so I'm stuck with this junk.
Never had a problem with a hdmi cable until now.After connecting the tv to my dish receiver, using the purchased hdmi cable, my picture And sometimes the sound goes away for a splitt second. That happens a lot.I'm not pleased at all.That tv was hooked up before via hdmi, but it was a shorter cable.
I purchased this for the same reason the other reviewer did - middle of the road price. Big mistake!Despite their advertising drivers for Windows 64 bit, they don't support Vista-64 at all. They also don't support Windows XP Professional 64 bit with Intel! When tech support is contacted, the basic response is tough luck - you have choosen the wrong processor, we only support AMD!Avoid this product if you need future-proofing. And it calls into question Promise Technology in general.Customer orientation seems seriously lacking.
good things:its lightweight, ------ thin,---------- capable of recording many short or long messages.-------- volume control has good range of levels.-------- read-out has large numbers and handy information-------- easy to use and understand -------- external mic can be added-------- plug for device to hook up to phone and record telephone conversations.---- -------------------------------- negative things: sound quality is awful. Long messages sound worse than short ones-----buttons are too small for big fingers, or for others who have long finger nails.------ Does not come with a case of any kind, in my opinion requires a thin, fabric, or anything type case to avoid small scratches and scuff marks that appear so easily, I got an edge scuffed just getting it out of the package!----
I needed this to split the video signal from a FIOS DVR to a Samsung LN52A850 and a Viewsonic VT2430. The output varied from audio on both TVs but no picture, picture and sound on one TV and audio only on the other, or audio and video on both TVs but with an unwatchable amount of video noise. I only really need one or the other on at a time and I tried it this way as well, with no difference.
The zipper at the end always hangs out instead of wrapping in when you close it. The other book I have hides the zipper well, but this one sticks out and looks tacky.
I am now experiencing the same problem as other reviewers of having to wait hours to receive my game code due to buggy process. Very disappointed and will definitely stick with getting my points from Microsoft directly.
The main reason I got this radio was because it was a Windup Radio. One minute of winding got me about 10 minutes of Radio time. Now, the battery won't even hold five minutes of Radio time. For $50's I would have expected a whole lot more. Everything else works fine, except for the fact that you can't rely on it in an emergency unless you get someone to constantly wind it for you - but that's not very realistic.Pro: Radio receptionRadio fine tune dialPreset Weather ChannelsCon: No battery lifeLED light is too weak to do anything realistic withYou must 'send in' for your cell phone charger - which I haven't gotten still one month later.
disappointed. i bought it in december 2007, now its may 2008 and its not working and the return window expired after 30 days.
There are many nice things about this computer - weight, size and decent speed. BUT - normal use can still cause the LCD to crack and it is NOT covered by warranty. Sony considers all LCD cracking to be accidental. When you press the top of the computer, behind the screen, the screen flexes and is not strong.Sony did not offer an accidental extension to the warranty when I registered the purchase online. (CompUSA, for example, offers one for an additional $350)The cost of repair is about $750, even if it occurs in the first couple of months.I do NOT recommend this product.
DISNEY PRINCESS DVD/VCR PRINCESS DVD/VCR COMBO PLAYER I and a knowledgeable relative were unable to make this device work properly and consistently.
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.
Do not buy this "Ultra DivX-certified" player if you want to play DivX files!! They stutter terribly! I had to replace this unit with a Pioneer 400V to get DivX files to play good.
These cartridges don't last. There just to small and the printer is not very efficient. The best thing I could do was dump the printer. The money you save on ink will pay for be new printer in 2 years. I bought a newer Canon, it's cartridges last almost 2 years!
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
When I plugged it in and turned on my xbox, my TV didn't get a signal from it at all. After a few restarts it started working. After 5 minutes of using it however, the signal starts to flicker annoyingly on and off. Don't waste the money on this, spend your money on something with quality.
I bought two of these routers. I have a D-link DWL-650 laptop 802.11b card, which is one of the most widely used cards on the market. THE ROUTERS DO NOT WORK WITH THESE CARDS. I can establish a connection, and see that the router is there and broadcasting signal, but I cannot get an IP address wirelessly. If I plug in via a wired connection, I immediately get an IP, so I know DHCP is on. I also know my DWL-650 card works b/c I tried it on two other router brands (Linksys and Netgear) with no problem at all. Bottom line: This router is a piece of junk. Save your money and buy something that works.
I too experienced a great start with the printer dock,great clear prints with a fabulous coating... but soon, it started misfeeding... this Kodak printing dock is a very frustrating device. Then it only started printing part of the picture...Kodak tech says it needs to be sent in... the fee for repair, plus shipping is $90.95. Reading the reviews of others shows me that this is not a good design... perhaps it is too humid here in Hawaii, but I wasted a lot of paper trying to get it to print. I will be using the dock as a charging device for the camera, and will have to print using my regular printer. I was going to purchase another dock, but I believe I will experience the same problems before long.
...because I would definitely give it a 0. Please, please, do NOT buy this printer. It has been way more trouble than it is worth and after reading all of the other testimonies I'm even more frustrated. I too have had my Epson CX 5400 for a year and started having problems with it when I changed 3 of the ink cartridges. I've tried countless head cleanings and nozzle checks and have been repeatedly left with essentially blank pages (the little black dots that do appear are such a tease). I guess I'm another victim of clogged nozzle heads. Not even going to bother with the technical support...everyone else's reviews have me convinced that it is a complete waste of time and money. Curse you Epson!
I bought the USR 8054 Wireless Router on a Sunday afternoon. After following the instructions, I was left with my lan connected computer able to reach the router, but unable to locate my modem. The instructions never mention when to insert the CDs, so I tried to do so at this point. The only software on the CD was for Norton antivirus.I called the help desk phone number only to discover that the line only operates from 9-5 M-F Central time. (I am in Hawaii, but I imagine that these hours are pretty inconvenient for anyone with a job that does not involve installing U.S. Robotic devices.) I followed up with an email to their website's technical help section. I got a response Wednesday morning simply telling me how to reset my modem (which oddly is not anywhere in the pictograph instructions.) While this was good information to have, it didn't really answer my question. I returned the router and have ordered one from LinkSys. I gave the USROBOTICS a two-star rating, because I couldn't get past setup. For all I know, it may be the finest router in the world, if you can get it working.
Total piece of crap. Returned it after a week of use. Better products out there. Crappy support from Archos.
I wish I had read the negative reviews of this product before I bought and used it. It's touted as being extremely fast and simple. Yes, it took a few minutes to unpack it and hook it up to my brand new Titanium G4 Powerbook, Mac OS 9.1. It was simple to plug in my Compact Flash Cards. And it simply ERASED 100 MB of pictures I took in a month's time all of which are irreplaceable memories in a blink of an eye! I'm not bothering to contact the Viking people. I don't want to risk anymore of my pictures. I hope Amazon accepts my return.
The image resolution is awful. Since the second day that I got it there is a black shadow on the left side of the image. In addition, the customer service is HORRIBLE, I called them because I was thinking about returning it and they never answered my phone calls.DON'T BUY IT, you will waste your money
I bought the Harmony 670 in late December. By mid January the display occasionally would freeze partially drawn, but we thought nothing of it since any function that could change the display still worked. Less than two weeks later the display stopped working altogether while all other functions still seemed fine. The batteries were still going strong, and the device had been handled well.Logitech tech support sent instructions to update the firmware but this did not help. They requested my contact information in that message, but my response--twice sent--received no reply [Update: beyond the initial reply, Logitech's responses were dated FIVE DAYS LATER!].Since the device failed within Amazon's return window, I'm washing my hands of it. Overall, had the Harmony 670 continued to function properly, I would easily have rated it four stars.
Sharp's warranty stinks. They have 90 days on labor, 1 year on parts. But if you need parts after the 90 days, be prepared to fork over a [amount] labor fee! Plus, they only have one service center, in New York, so you have shipping fees, insurance fees for shipping it, and the [amount] return shipping fee that Sharp tacks on. Do it right the first time and spend the extra money to get a quality camera so you don't have to deal with this.
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.
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.
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.
Against my better judgment, I bought this D-Link product. I spent nearly 5 hours of my day on the phone with D-Link customer service and AT&T customer service, trying in vain to make this truly awful device function. I gave up on D-Link, and went to the local computer store, where I purchased a Netgear modem/router. It took me all of 7 minutes total to install and configure my complete wireless network on the Netgear device. This is the last time I make the mistake of thinking D-Link has changed their incompetent ways.
Went through two of these routers in 14 months. Now out of warranty and out of luck. Don't buy this product if you want a reliable router!
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 have two of these cables, both same problem, they died quickly. I don't want a replacement I want my money back.One died right in the middle of a public well paid performance of Godspell with a horrible buzzing noise, embarrassing as hell, I was in a panic, it was in a quiet section, it took me a few seconds to reach over and kill the amp. The cable was a recent purchase, ironically I paid the high price to make sure that I was absolutely free of problems during my performance.Made in China, BTW.Do not buy this.
Initially, I really liked this mouse. It felt comfortable, it was easy to use and I didn't experience any problems. Well, only after about 1 and 1/2 years, the left mouse suddenly stopped working. I use my computer almost everyday for about 2 or 3 hours per day.I'm not an active computer gamer and I don't pound or abuse my mouse buttons either. So it's hard to explain why the left mouse button would only last a year and a half.In addiition, after taking the mouse apart, I realized that the buttons cannot be replaced without using some soldering tools. I don't have any such tools and I felt it was time to throw it out and purchase a new mouse- preferrably one NOT made by Microsoft.It seems like all the hardware I purchase from Microsoft has some defect in it- such as my XBox 360 Controller- (digital pad is very insensitive especially when hitting left), my XBox 360 battery recharger won't work when plugged into my controller unless I hold the cord at a specific angle (red light won't light up if I don't do this), and now my Microsoft mouse.Does Microsoft purposely make defective products so that you'll have to purchase more products over a shorter period of time?I will definitely avoid purchasing any more Microsoft hardware products in the future and I recommend everyone do the same.
Had these headphones a little over four months and the left ear piece went out. Called Bose to ask if it was covered under warranty and was told that they are counterfit. There is a number under the left silicon earpiece and that number corresponds with all black cables. When they switched to the black and whit cables, they changed numbers. Do not purchase these headphones on amazon, unless you buy directly from amazon.
takes to long sometime going to store is so much faster .. work on your coustmer service this sucks.. need five moer words to post
For iPhone 5. Sometimes is charges. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it starts and then stops. Don't waste your time on this one.
Purchased this product one month ago and the right channel has already stopped working. This cable does nothing but sit on my desk and extend my headphones to my computer, so it's not like I'm doing anything strenuous with it.Spend an extra $5 and get yourself a cable that will last longer than 30 days. Don't buy this junk.
CONS: The product description says that it will remember the last track played. On my 4G memory this is important because if not then I would have to press the advance button through hundreds of songs to get to the one I want. The unit worked when I received it but did not remember the track! I was very disappointed and what's worse is I was on day 12 of a 7 day return policy!PROS: The price is good. The unit plays well. The sound is clear however on my truck sound system there was an underlying hiss present on all songs and on all stations. This hiss is not normally present on CD's played through the sound system. I did not notice this hiss present on my Lexus sound system. The overall fidelity was good but not great.I cannot use this because of the memory issue. I would not recommend this unit to anyone because of this.
Bought this item for my home theater to hook up my computers to my projector for netflix movies. My new laptop has only HDMI outputs. This cable worked fine for 3-months, then on the fourth monthly promptly died. I have tried this cable with 3 different computers and 2 different projectors all with the same result - no signal detected. Contacted importer520 for a replacement and below was their response. Not unreasonable but now I will leave my negative review: Look elsewhere for a better quality product!"Dear Customer,Thank you for contacting us regarding your inquiry.Our return/refund policy states that the request needs to be made within 30 days of receiving the merchandise. Unfortunately, your order has exceeded the 30 days. We sincerely apologize for the situation. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. If you have other questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.Best Regards,Lisa M.Customer Service"
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!
Mine lasted a little over a year without any problems. Then one day, it just gave up the mp3 ghost.
Don't waste your money if you expect full functioning line. Does not transfer caller-ID data. Probably OK for a basic extension.
Hi,Can you do me a favour and put this feedback on the order below, just to prevent others from buying the item. If I had read the reviews I wouldn't have bought the item as the reviews were bad, but I was taken in by the picture. ThanksPicture used to advertise the adapter is deceptive as picture looks like the original HP adapter, but bears no resemblance to the replacement adapter. The adapter sold by Techno Earth is defective as it does not charge the battery of my laptop. The refund policy of the seller Techno Earth is designed not to encourage return on items see policy on defective goods below. I am surprised Amazon allows such sellers to use their site.Defective Item:If an item is DOA (Dead On Arrival) or a fault becomes apparent in the first 15 days of delivery, then the buyer may request for a refund (money-back) or a reship.The buyer must inform us within the first 30 days of delivery.We reserve the right to request for proof that the item is faulty. Depending on the type of item, we may request for photographic proof or we may request for the item to be returned for inspection. The buyer is responsible for the return shipping fee. We will not reimburse the return shipping fee. If the inspection result indicates that the item is not faulty, then the buyer is not eligible for a refund or reships.After verification and if the buyer has requested for a refund, then we will refund the price of the item only. We will not refund the initial shipping fee. We will not reimburse the return shipping fee.After verification and if the buyer has requested for a reship, then we will send out a replacement item as soon as possible. We are responsible for the reshipping fee. We will not reimburse the return shipping fee. However, if a replacement item is not available, then we will issue a refund instead.
Quick release is a poor design. The plate is difficult to tighten, and even at that, slight camera movement loosens it off. The interface between plate and tripod is poor too, made of plastic, the tolerances to fit are sloppy and there is a little snap mechanism to hold the securing latch that loses tension over time, rendering it useless. As a tripod, it is very unsteady with center mast extended and lowest legs extended. If used with just the legs splayed and the camera bag looped over the legs for weight/ballast, it does a fine job, and in that respect, better than nothing. All locks work well with the exception of the plate latch/lock which is the most important one. This tripod is relegated to holding a flash for me.Save your money and buy something more substantial.
This system to me is a waste of money. I payed a lot more for mysystem but for a hundred more dollars I could get a dedicated home theater. The only good thing about this system are the dual woofers and the five disc dvd player. But the player probably doesn't have component video output or progessive scan for improved picture on HDTV. Anyone who knows anything about home theater would agree with me this system isn't the best around.
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.
look more than cheap.. not focusing well and besides seeing double.. do not buy this item.. if you want want a cheap pair of binos buy tasco
I bought this camera a little while ago. It works great as a webcam and the mic picks up sound very nicely.Unfortunately, Logitech has decided to drop TWAIN and WIA support in their drivers in their latest QuickCam 11.x software. If you need this type of support, take a look at Creative Labs. I recently had a need for this feature for integrating image capture with other software. I can't do it with this webcam.
I would have to buy more parts in order for the headphones to work! waste of time!! They were the best priced on here, i can see why!
The paperort software has errors. The tech support does not seem to know how to fix. They gave me steps to do assuring me this will correct. After several hours on the long distance call and following their steps it still has the same error message&quot;cannot creaete link beacause link already used&quot;. I was promised a call from a higher lever tech-A week after the promise date and time I get an email. I did call on the date to see what was going on. This tech gave me the same steps as the first agent did. I have not received a reply to that email yet-3 days.
I bought a battery for my cordless phone about a couple of month ago. The battery is dead already. The battery I had before last 2 years. I would never buy anything from thses guys anymore.
I got an ADS DVD Express rev 2 and the CapWiz freezes a lot. It is not temperature related problem but seems to be related to image quality. When your tape has a noisy clip changes it gets hosed at the same transition points. The only way to recover is manually delete the task. The file that was storing the video has to be deleted by a console window because win2000 gets also hosed by the bad file (not closed properly by CapWiz.I have the latest drivers as well as a huge fan over the DVD Express with its PCB exposed.Those guys should never release a product having such a poor quality.
Only a few weeks ago from today 02-07-09 I paid $118.68 for this Remote which the price immediately after dropped over fluctating over...and now the price is only $131.32.Be certain you know that this Remote needs to stay on a Charger....AND BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PAY...ESPECIALLY IF YOU ASK FOR HELP FROM THE AMAZON HDTV STORE!.
The Little Friend was one of the least pleasurable reading experiences I've had in years. Tartt did a terrific job on her first book, The Secret History. That book was magical AND suspenseful. With this new one, Tartt strains to achieve an even higher level of magic, but that is NOT a quality that can be forced onto the page. Instead, she offers up is page after page of over-heated, meaningless description and contrived character development that simply does not achieve significance. It is almost as if she, in her inflated self-belief, has tried to trick readers into thinking that The Little Friend is some sort of literary masterpiece. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Little Friend is a desperate work of artifice that falls short of mystery and poetry. Her first book had both qualities, effortlessly. This time she has tried too hard, and the result is hard to get through.
A circular polarizer has three mechanical components. One is the set of threads for mounting to the camera. The second is the mechanism that mounts the rotating polarizing glass to the camera base mount to the camera. The third is the set of threads that allows an additional filter or a lens cap. Only the last is functional. The first two are loose. The problem with loose mounting between the filter and the camera can intermittently (one time it works, the next time it doesn't) cause the filter to require a plumber's wrench (hyperbole) to remove the filter; other times it comes off as one would expect. With the rotating glass, it is too loose. Set it and bump the outer ring and the setting is off. Don't think that it can't happen between shots. Other manufacturers' circular filters, have more resistance. Both the filter section and the lens-mount section jiggle in their settings. I only use the outer filter threads for the lens cap. I haven't had any problems losing a lens cap because of the threads. I have had no flare problem with the optics. The unit reviewed is used with a Nikkor lens, 18-200mm. The problems haven't occurred with other brands of filters on the same lens. After a frustrating 3+ years with this Tiffen filter, I'm replacing it with a B+W.
My older Sony equipments still work after 14 years. This one had been replaced in its first month, then a bit over a year later the same issue occurred. Anyone have instruction to replace the carousel and disk loader motors?
Product shipped and receievd very quickly, however it only sort of works. Must toggle system on/ off to work at times.
Bought this right after it came out. Unfortunately, my Satellite Pro M15-s405 broke down shortly afterwards, followed shortly by horrible and bewildering customer service experiences. I would not have bought this had that occurred. And just like the Satellite Pro, (I bought both directly from Toshiba btw, but this doesn't grant you anything), the motherboard/Hard drive had significant problems, only with this one it occurred only a week after I purchased it. As I didn't want to deal with the headache of it breaking down again, which I'm sure would've happened just like with my Satellite Pro, I simply sent it in to have fixed (btw, the 1 year warranty expires immediately after they fix the first problem and their customer service department is horrible) and just gave it to my computer illiterate uncle, who rarely if ever uses it. As for the performance, it was hard to judge, as I only had it for a week, but it seemed okay for those 7 days. Should've bought a Dell or IBM
This item is a piece of junk and should never have been sold. It was old, out-of-date and did not work as advertised. I returned it for a replacement and another was sent that didn't work either. I received my money back. Computer Geeks were happy to refund.
The bean is small, battery efficient, and has a nice overall look to it. Thats probably the only few good things that can be said about this product. This is NOT an mp3 player, it is a TRAC player. You have to convert all your mp3's into TRAC format before the player is able to play them. You also have to install their software which for most of us is an intrusive program trying to list every music file on your HD....this can ussually result in other people knowing what music you own especially if the software regularly communicates online. Another horror youll deal with is the slow transfer speed this device has. Just to load a single 3 meg file took an avg of 35 seconds, imagine how long 60 5 meg files would take. If your looking for an mp3 player that lets you just drag and drop your fav mp3s into the device so you can hear them hassel free this in not the player for you. This device is the Stalin of mp3 player requiring strict uncomfortable conformity play your fav songs.
I bought this keyboard for use with my laptop, which I use while sitting on the sofa. Putting the laptop on my lap was hurting my back because it make me hunch over to look down at the monitor. So I bought a laptop stand, thinking that would solve my problem. But the laptop stand was too unsteady to type on, so I raised the height of the laptop stand to eye level, bought a lap board for a keyboard and bought a different Logitech wireless keyboard. This way, I could type with the keyboard on my lap, which is great as far as ergonomics go. That worked well but the wireless mouse that came with the keyboard kept falling onto the floor when I would put the board down. So I bought the Dinovo Edge because it has a trackpad and I wouldn't have to worry about a mouse.THE GOOD1. Stylish design. The best looking keyboard I've ever seen.2. Great feel.3. Connectivity great.4. Using the trackpad wasn't a problem.THE BAD1. The touchpad scrolling feature doesn't work well and isn't worth using.2, Too expensive.THE UGLYAfter using this keyboad for a couple of months, I noticed that the charge was lasting for progressively shorter lengths of time. I've had this keyboard for 6 months. When I went to use it this morning, there was no charge left, even though I charged it overnight two nights ago. I called Logitech and they're going to replace it (although they're making me pay for shipping it back, which is probably going to cost me about $8 through FedEx). Oh yeah, and they say it's going to take two weeks after I send the old one back before I'll get the replacement.********************NEW ADDED INFORMATIONIt's now just under two years since I received the replacement keyboard. The left mouse button has become really difficult to click--I have to apply a lot of pressure. I've taken to tapping the pad instead.In effect, this is a disposable keyboard that will only last a couple of years. I would replace it with another one but I can't afford to.
this product took 2 weeks about to come in and it doesnt work and ik its not my tv because i tryd like 3 or 4 other peoples hdmi cables and they work fine this one doesnt
This speaker system is terrible. Once the product was properly set up, I hooked up the appropriate wires and turned it on. To describe the sound that came from that device... It was beyond bad.To start, the sound was only coming fully from ONE of the TWO speakers. This resulted in sounding like something you would hear from a cell phone- not a stereo speaker system.Next, I went to change the currently playing song. As I touched the iPod, the sound suddenly became horribly distorted. It was so unpleasant I wanted to immediately shut it off. And this is supposed to be portable as well? Right.Also, the product comes packaged with a few inserts to fit the various generations of iPods available. These are a joke. They don't "fit" into the product at all- they "rest" on top of the product.Finally, the construction of the system is poor. The material of the system and its components feels as though it was originally intended for a child's toy. A consumer would be better off buying a second dock from Apple and a set of computer speakers- which would probably cost about the same if not less.
Poor quality, the headset is VERY uncombfortable and in looks like it's going to tear into pieces just by looking at it.
I purchased the DCM425 in January, 2012 and in July, 2012 it stopped working. Tried to get warranty information, but the phone number for the mfg (Thompson) is not in service. Don't recommend this modem.
The lightning connector is stamped, making the quality of the cable lower than that of the Apple cable. Given that I need to rely on my cable to charge my iPhone, I keep this one in the car where it will be used the least.
This camera has a beautiful and comfortable form factor but it takes terrible pictures. First off, the barrel distortion at the top of the screen is so pronounced that you can see it easily of the 2.5" LCD. Then, even with the high ISO settings, indoor pictures without flash leave a lot to be desired. Pictures were blurry without the image stabilization on, and the images lacked a lot of detail if the image stabilization is on. Honestly, my 2.5 year old Kodak DX4530 takes better indoor pictures without flash.Outside pictures are good, but still suffer from the lens distortion.After 3 days, 400 pictures, and a call to Casio, I am returning this camera. The tech support knew little more than megapixels about the camers and did not have any remedies. I plan to try the Sony W50 and hope for better indoor and optical performance.
I bought this Photo Printer in order to print photos from my Canon digital camera PowerShot S20. But unfortunately I cannot use it with this older Canon model. So now I am stuck with this Photo printer without ever having tried it.
This may be the most frustrating piece of electronic equipment ever encountered. I read the reviews and tips but was convinced I could overcome the lack of customer insight from Linksys product managers. Unfortunately, I ran into the same type of problems as everyone else - firmware problems, speed reduction, complete loss of internet capability from my wireless computer - you name it. I eventually got a signal, but the speed was actuallly slower. I'll now invest in wiring my home with ethernet cable or paying for another DSL or cable broadband access point. This range expander is really just a frustration expander, and it went back to Amazon. Bottom line - this product doesn't do what it is supposed to do. Don't waste your money, but more importantly your time.
The ending left me sadly disappointed. Maybe I was missing the whole point. But at the very least I expected the situation at Harriet's house to be resolved. That some children are expected to live in such a situation is despicable. That Harriet managed to be such an amazing person coming from such an unloving, uncaring family is astonishing.I enjoyed parts of the book but the main the reason I kept reading until the end of the book was to find out what happened. So its understandable that I was disappointed.I read this book as it was recommened by Anne Rice but I have to say I wish I had liked it more but I just did not enjoy it. Harriet's grandmother for example comes across initially as such a strong woman, who gets things done. However she does nothing to help Harriet and Allison and does not even try to understand what Harriet's illness really is at the end.If you like a slow moving book which shows how people interact with one another perhaps you will like this one. But for me I won't be recommending it to any of my friends.
This SmartMedia reader worked fine a couple times. Then, after sitting unused for a month or so, did not work at all. Clearly, Lexar has no faith in the product, since they've discontinued it and offer no technical support for it. After this experience, I would be very reluctant to buy any other Lexar product.
I bought this mouse towards the end of the summer and have had it now for about 3 and a half monthe. The scroll wheel no longer works and it has a tendency to double click on its own. The self winding chord is more trouble than its worth, and I found myself struggling to keep the chord from jamming when winding up the chord. Also, the buttons push a little too easily, and I often press them accidentally. My last problem with this mouse is that the chord is very short and can't reach around my monitor.
Delivered quickly. Item does NOT scan as described on any DEI system (Avital/Clifford/Viper) - it just flashes 1 LED. Very disappointed. Too much work to return it. Lesson learned.
If the product worked correctly consistantly and if thier support line and email support were of any help at all, this would be a very impressive product, easily worthy of all 5 stars. But it doesnt, and they're not, so it's not. My unit randomly resets itself when i try to watch movies or play music. It often corrupts data or needs me to erase all user settings to respond to my commands. The help on the phone often sounds like they're too busy surfing to help me, other times they just are of no help. The email support ducks questions and when i began asking about exchanging my item for a new one that works (26 days after purchase) they stopped answering me. I would never suggest buying anything from archos in the future. poor.
Limited range and seems to be sensitive to interference, like from home wi-fi plus microwave. Picture quality pretty good for the price but figure on having the receiver close to the cameras.
was told you needed this item and all it was . was an extension ,waste of $ 30
I began this novel with high expectations. It was on the best-seller list and I had heard lots of buzz about it being the new Southern gothic. The beginning was intriguing- a little boy is found hung and no one knows who did it or why. Now, when a book begins with an unsolved murder, call me crazy but I expect that that murder will be solved by the book's end.While the murder is never solved, the story is actually a cat and mouse game between the murdered child's sister, Harriet, and the alleged killer. Never mind the fact that a child is not a match for a grown man. The rest of the book can be summed up in a few words: drugs, racism, and snakes. The murder is never solved. The reader never finds out what happened or why.After the end of the book, I thought that perhaps someone had torn some pages out of the book because there was no real conclusion; it just ended.I can count the number of times I've finished reading a book and felt my time had been wasted on one hand. This, unfortunately, was one of those times.
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.
If you wish to use this to like, say, a game console like the Wii, do not buy this item. I spent lots of time troubleshooting to get this to work with my wii but to no avail.
Altough these are advertised as 4 MIL laminating sheets, they are NOT! More like 2 or 3 ML. Very disappointing!
My Sony LCD large screen TV is just over one year old. It has yellow splotch about mid upper screen. A close inspection of the screen reveals a circuit board trace like pattern that is yellow. The set has not been abused or exposed to temperature extremes. A UPS should be used with these units to keep the lamp cooling fan powered in case of a power failure. The lamps are at least $250.00 I would definitely recomend the extended warranty. Is the technology not proven on these large screens? Is the screen going to fail after 3 years when the extended warranty is expired? Sony will not stand behind their product after the warrany is expired. (mine is two weeks out) Other than the display problem the unit has performed flawless. It's a lot of money for a TV that doesn't last more than a year!!!!
I had this camera over a year and i hate it. You have to hold it exactly still for 3-4 seconds and if you move it, it will mess the picture up. you can't take any decent pictures inside and when you take them outside.If your taking pictures of nature or art or anything that don't have motion and isn't a person then buy it. others wise save your money.one thing I loved about this camera is that it doesn't take batteries and you can charge it up by putting the usb port into your pc.
Would not fit into HDMI port I bought it for - was able to swap with another HDMI cable on my blue ray player but would not work on my HD TV or the PS3 I bought it for as I could not insert it into the port due to non conforming shape.
I recently received this cable, it shipped amazingly quick (Delivery between the 14th and 19th, and it arrived the 14th), BUT, this cable does not work with my High Definition Cablevision box. When i plug it into my cable box the picture has black static all over and no audio, it also flickers on and off at times. But when i plug it into my Xbox360 (the reason i bought this cable in the first place) it works PERFECTLY. I compared it against an HDMI cable that i already had that is about 2x thicker and feels like MUCH better quality, and it works exactly the same! However, its a bit tough to plug the cable in, it requires a bit of force (compared against my previous HDMI cable which slides in seamlessly)
I'm sure that this is a great monitor but unless your computer is set-up for wide screen to support the 1440 x 900 format, look elsewhere. I wish that I had read the previous review, dated 9/6 before ordering this monitorCOMMENT: In editing this review, let me say that I was impressed with the initial quality of this 1st Viewsonic Wide Screen Product product which is why I ordered another Viewsonic 19" monitor that matches the 1280 x 1024 resolution of my laptop.
DO NOT BUY. It did not work with my Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro. It was never recognized by Windows XP. Even though I tried every suggestion by other users, it proved useless.
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.
I bought this unit at a CompUSA store. I set it up using my XP OS. About half way through capture, the picture color became completely saturated producing a negative image. I called ADS tech support and they said that I would have to send the unit in for a firmware upgrade. The upgrade could not be installed any other way. OK, so I am supposed to buy a product and then immediately send it away for a firmware upgrade?!! No thanks. I am taking this bad boy back. ADS should recall all of their Pyro products that have outdated firmware (mine was from 2004). In addition, for $199 I was expecting a sturdier housing - it was made of plastic (not metal) which made the unit look cheap and not very durable. I would look elsewhere for a DV capture device.
This mouse has two huge quality issues which makes it useless. The first issue is in its tracking. This mouse will only track at all on certain surface types. It's totally dead on my original mousepad and various other surfaces I tried at first. I have a cheap dell mouse for comparison, and it has never had this problem in 3 years.Even after finding a mousepad it would actually work on, it still stutters by dropping out intermittently. This is not a signal issue but the fact that optical mice need to track the texture of the mousepad and Microsoft clearly put a very low quality low resolution laser into this device to cut costs. As an engineer the easiest way to demonstrate this is to have a piece of paper with both words and white space - running the mouse over the paper you'll see the on-screen cursor move whenever you glide over words but immediately stop when you glide across white space. Well, the problem with this mouse is it won't work at all on a lot of surfaces, that even the cheapest free Dell mouse will happily register.I finally found a textured mousepad it would even work on, and thought I fixed the problem. But as I said, periodically it would drop a signal. This was most noticeable because of the second serious flaw in design. When the mouse loses a signal, it essentially stops sending any signal - and that includes mouse clicks! Again, this can be demonstrated with a piece of paper with words and white space - any mouse click during white space will not register because of this bizarre engineering flaw. So if it happens to be unhappy and stutter because of the mousepad texture, it will also ignore the mouseclick I just issued. So I end up having to repeatedly issue mouse clicks just to get one to register.The problem is I ended up finding textured surfaces that this mousepad would work on, but they can't be used as mousepads (ex. a colorful DVD case, fine wood grained furnature, my jeans, etc..). So I'm sure this mouse will work for somebody who lucks out, but frankly I have 3 mousepads and none of them will work correctly with this.Bottom line, I pretty much have to return this product because it's useless on any surface I have. The free Dell optical mouse works perfectly, but I wanted to switch to wireless.
I love the design and color of this device, but the range is very short. My computer is under my desk, and the mouse works if it is right above the tower, but if I move it to the right of the keyboard then it is out of range. Another 8 feet or so of range would do wonders for this device!
We know what they are and what they are for. I wish it was dollar for dollar instead of mind games with points. If you get burned buying content you are told to contact the company the released the content. When you contact the company they tell you to contact Microsoft for a credit because you paid them... It's all a trick!But we sure do love our XBOX to take those chances. Enjoy!
have just had the most ridiculous experience in my life. I tried to order a ...monitor through you and I just found out today (on my own) that it was back ordered through tech depot and It would be 2 weeks to get my credit on my credit card. I had to call Office Depot, Amazon . Com, Office Depot,and Tech Depot an average of 2 times each to get to the bottom of this mess. You have terrible systems in place when you are selling something outside of books. I will definately let my clients know the trouble you are having with your internal systems. I have requested my order be cancelled and I will order from Dell. I am sure one person will not affect your business but you will not see me again. Bob
Please do not buy this item. I am really surprised to see that there are actually some good reviews for this thing. It is so cheaply made and will not stay open. The little latch that is supposed to hold the umbrella open will not keep it open. Try using it on a shoot and you will be really embarrassed. I won't even attempt to re-sell this on Craigslist because I know whoever buys it will be disappointed. At first I thought maybe I got a bad one but then I had another photographer friend that bought one and she had the exact same problem. Suck it up and buy the Lastolite ezybox instead.
Barely fits my Cannon A550 in. It is too tide. Do not buy it.
People who are looking for a MP3 player of this size BUY SOMETHING ELSE! this POS did not work . It had to stay plugged in all of the time fir it to even turn on and if you unplug it , it will not work
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.
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
The nice thing about this product is that it is small and portable. There's even a tuning wheel on the side to further adjust the reception. However, that's about all that's good with Dynex Portable FM transmitter. There is constantly some sort of static, no matter how far or close you move the thing to the receiver. Even adjusting the wire does not help. I've tried using it in the house with the stereo system, but that's even worse than using it in the car. It appears that the only time it had crystal clear quality was when it was placed in my lap with one end hanging on one side of my thigh and the other end hanging on the other side, and even then, this position does not guarantee static-free reception. You definitely get what you pay for in this case. A cheaply made product for a cheap price. I don't recommend getting it.
If you get this memory, be warned: your computer will crash more often. This is not top quality memory, and if you run a lot of memory intensive apps you will probably run into trouble. I would recommend this only for people who want more memory for games or other unimportant things, and who don't mind restarting every now and then.
It is a snap to install the hard drive in the case, but to make the usb work require proper re-formatting of the hard drive. Since it does not come with fan, it can get pretty hot if used for a long time.
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.
Look at all of the reviews below - Error 41 - I have had 2 in the last 9 months - each time the units are replaced by brother with units that have been refurbished (Probably error 41).Unless you have more time on your hands then you need and reliability is not an issue, get something else. For all of us that have already been ripped off - someday a class action suit must be in the cards !
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.
I usually don't write reviews on non-functioning gear but this camera wasn't any good when it did work. Look elsewhere. For a similar price point look at the Olympus Stylus 410D.I bought the Vivitar because I had one of their film cameras and liked it, big mistake. Stick with name brands when it comes to cameras like Olympus, Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, and Sony. If you can't find one of those brands for the same price as this you aren't looking hard enough.Also think about a camera that doesn't run on AA batteries but on its own Lithium battery as they hold a charge better.
All you need to know about this device is that its manufacturer, Sony, is a music publisher.So they created this device to protect themselves and lock us out of having unfettered access to OUR music that we purchased in CD form.Their software and memory stick technology use the term &quot;open&quot; to describe the accessibility of your music, but it's really closed, or at least limited.It works like this: you copy your CDs onto your harddrive. Then, you &quot;check out&quot; songs from the harddrive to your memory stick, much like you check a book out of a library. At that point you can only listen to the song from the stick, or your CD. It will be unavailable on your harddrive until you check it back in -- just like at the library. There are also limits to the number of times/or amount of time you can &quot;check out&quot; music (I can't remember which -- that's when I gave up and returned the thing.)
I bought this after seeing someone else with it. It's very difficult to take clear photos due to the size of the camera - the only way is with the tiny tripod (which is pretty impractical). I saw that people were recommending this for kids - I wouldn't bother - go with something a bit more substantial that they can steady for a real photo.
I purchased this headset thinking I would get crystal clear sound since it's a Sony brand. However, after using this product for almost 6 months I am highly dissatisfied. I purchased a pair of wireless headsets from Radio Shack back in 2004 and they lasted 6 years with perfect crystal clear sound. This headset does not compare to the Radio Shack quality. Three channels of pure distortion. Do not buy
The interface is great. The clickable unit face is great. The battery life ruins the product. The battery loses charge even when the unit is not in use, and loses it quickly. This player is dead within a week without even being turned on. If it is on it lasts about six hours. Horrid battery life. Good little player besides that. Deal breaker though, in my opinion.
I agree with the other bad reviews above.One faviourable reviewer uses it for pool areobics which I assume dosnt involve submurging your head. The other faviourable reviewer who lane swims with it dosnt state his/her sex but I can only assume this reviewer is a woman who swims with her head above water (as many women do to protect their hair).I can only agree with the other reviewers who swim with it. The sound is already muffled and those things you stick in your ear (can be painful as you have to really shove them in)let the water in no matter how hard you try to plug them in your ear so after a few metres the sound is almost completely blocked rendering them useless.I also had the problem with the headphones though when I got a replacement pair with the lubricant there was no mention that I needed to use the lubricant to rectify that particular problem.Another review elsewhere mentioned you could try cutting back the plugs to suit your ears but I really cant see that this would help much.If someone out there does have this product and is using it sucessfully while submurged please write a review here and tell us what the rest of us are doing wrong but until then my advice to anyone wanting this for swimming with your head in the water is ...dont bother.
This filter cost about two to three times as much as other filters so I expected a product made in Japan. Instead the seller probably made a few extra dollars selling a Philippine product instead. The ring is flat black and doesn't match the shinny black color of my Japanese camera. The filter itself doesn't seem to make any difference in my photo's, I've shot the same phot with and without the filter. The whole experience was a waste of time and money. I'll probably throw the filter away and order something else since it is too much of a hassle to get what I wanted. This was my first bad buying experience on Amazon.
I read the reviews but I didn't listen. This cable did not work with connecting a laptop to a TV. I guess 25ft is just too long. I have a different 15ft HDMI cable that works just fine. oh well.
I purchased this item to connect my HP Deskjet 1120C to my computer running Windows XP SP 3. I followed the instructions to the letter, installing the Windows driver for my printer to port LPT1 then connecting the printer using the cable and changing the port to the USB port. Unfortunately every time I tried to print a document there was an error. Since they don't tell you what error occurred and there are no diagnostics to find and possible fix something I finally had to give up and return the product to Amazon.I spent most of an afternoon searching for information on the HP Website, on the Cables To Go website, and using Google on the internet. There are apparently no other drivers available for my printer that would solve the problem or other information that I could use to make it work.This product may work very well with some printers but it doesn't work with my HP. I can't say if it will work for you but I would make sure and check return policies before you buy this product so you don't get burned if it doesn't work.
I don't personally have these but when purchasing my speakers, I listened to many different models before deciding on the Logitech Z-680s.I saw the price tag on these and thought they must be good. So I turned them on, and what do I hear? sound no better than from a $20 boombox. Not the slightest hint of bass, and forget clarity. All you get is muffled sound. And it wan't just a broke set from being on display (though it sounded like one) since I listened to them at four different stores.These speakers I would have to say are even worse than that Bose 2.1 system they are trying to get $200 for.If you really want to buy a speaker system, buy anything from Logitech, best being the Z-680s. They have amazing bass output and are very clear and crisp sounding. Plus they are only $250-$300 where you buy it.And look at the review by someone else, if an Aiwa sub is better sounding than this, its not saying too much for klipsch.Like I said, don't buy them, buy the z680s and save money and get a much better system.
The display went out in the first alarm clock I bought and they replaced it. Not six months went by and the display went out again. Philips said they would replace it at a discount of only $30. I told them to keep their alarm clocks and I would keep my money. Don't bother.
My Philips dvd player never worked consistently and after one year stopped working completely. Mine "died" with a blinking power light problem and would not eject the disc. You can search for this online and see that it is a common problem. It is outside its warranty period and the manufacturer said I can purchase the same model for a reduced price, but considering its problems I would rather not do that. Overall it never consistently played my home-made dvd's and I would definitely not recommend it. I also own a Sony which I have had for 5 years and never had a problem, I think that brand is more reliable.
Okay, but didn't work out for my computer. The picture shown was not what I rec'd in the mail.
unfortunately, does not work when I tried it emits sound and error 18, is the lens out and unresponsive.that bad product.
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?
Clearly the quality control on this product is terrible, since some people report a good experience with it. Mine worked fine for about 2 months, since then it's erratic, which of course means unusable in practice.Also, I found that I heartily disliked the fussy design of the key storage -- if you don't get it in exactly right it doesn't turn off the switch.
While I had no problems with this device at first, it did not take long for the line-in wire to fray and get loose, eventually losing the connection and rendering the device useless.Time and again, I have problems with Belkin build quality. They make nice products but seem to use the cheapest parts when they mass-produce them. If they aren't resetting or switching off (my USB hub and router) they're just falling apart in the course of normal, even careful use.Don't let the Belkin name sell you on this. In fact, the Chinese knock-offs available elsewhere on this site are probably just as reliable, and won't cost you as much.
I purchased these about a year ago. Yes they are RF but the signal, when I finally did get both in sync, didn't communicate sound. I was able to get sound and pic on my television but with strong interference. I do not recommend. I never did find another product comparable to wireless pc to tv converters.
I received this flower hood and adapter for Christmas after I specifically requested it. I thought it would be a good way to protect the lense from my fingers and other peoples. It does protect the lense (if you buy a clear filter to go on the front of it) but a Pringles can taped on the end would be just as effective. It blocks the flash and leaves a dark spot on your pictures and the flower hood has to be perfectly aligned or it will partly obscure the image. It also blocks the night vision and hologram feature, but to take it off to use either of these or the flash is a pain.Pro..protects lense (if you buy a seperate clear lense filter, but will cause focusing issues) and somewhat protects from the sun.Cons..Obscures the flash, infrared, and hologram. Pain to take off and put back on. Flower hood partially obscures image if not exactly aligned.Save your money.
i hated it. i even returned it and bought a Toshiba DVD recorder. with one of theirs, you can make discs that play anywhere. This one, i never found a way. so that's why i say, don't buy this recorder, Toshiba is a good way to go.and later, when i went o emerson's website to look at it there(maybe i missed something) i couldn't find ANY dvd recorders. so i'm not sure if they'll help you there.
I purchased this antenna and installed it on the satellite dish as directed. It only picked up the local station that transmits from the town where I live. There are about five other stations within 30 miles. It doesn't pick up any of them good enough to watch. I did as good with bunny ears. In my case, it was a waste of money.
This book is awful. I'm glad I borrowed it from the library. I finished it and was disgusted with how weak the ending was.
Upon inserting this into the deck, of a 99 Ford Taurus, the cassette player plays side 1, switches to side two and ejects it with a TDE error and switches back to the radio. I can only delay the ejection by pressing the side button, but the tape will come out after another cycle of the same thing. So this has proved to be pretty useless and I regret to say that this product is a waste of money.
try as i might..everything i or anyone else ..could think of. just couldn't get this usb powered zip 100 to appear on my G-5 desk top. just need to look at some old data. had to return the item to Amazon. still have not recieved a refund. things happen.
I found, much to my disappointment, that this unit does not support all bluetooth systems. It is compatible with my phone but not my cell phone service provider. This info should be warned to the buyer before a purchase is made.
It is hard to find much good to say about this one. I don't know if I got a lemon or if they are just making, how you say, crap.As others point out, there is zero help from the 'manual' - and the various problems that arose with mine all had the same suggestions in the manual - they want you to go online and research it. Well - if the problem is that you can't bloody well GET online, then telling you to go online for a solution is worse than stupid.For the three weeks that it worked, the coverage was decent throughout the house. But when it stopped working and I continually tried to find a fix, it was just a big steaming pile of frustration. I will try to return it for at least a partial credit and will avoid taking another chance with this "D Link" company. If you wish to try them I wish you good luck; apparently some people managed OK. I just didn't happen to be one of the lucky ones, so it IS a - pardon the expression - crapshoot.
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 $$$
I have to disagree with all the rave reviews for this product. I am completely dissatisfied with the keyboard. The mouse is very hard to position correctly, the scroll feature works sometimes sometimes not. The biggest problem is the signal drops frequently usually when you are in the middle of something. Distance is not the problem, bringing the keyboard next to the receiver does not restore function. Restoring connection is quite a problem. Sometimes pushing the connect button on the receiver and keyboard will do it, sometimes the computer must be rebooted to restore the connection. Customer support at Logitech said my computer was the problem. I now have a keyboard from Microsoft that works fine.
This remote worked for only a week or two on my Canon 20D and 40D DSLR's, It's been non-functional since.
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.
I was so excited to get this product! Thankfully, I didnt spend full price on this mp3 player. I didnt get to use it right away when I got it because I didnt have time to set it all up. I used this product for aproximately 2 months before it would not work anymore. The mp3 player got stuck on building library and would not do anything else after that. I turned it off and then I took the battery out. I hooked it up to my computer to see if I could just wipe it clean and start over, but nothing would happen. I am so disappointed in this product and I am very happy that I only spent $100 on it. I had a phillips mp3 player before I had ordered this one and I love it and will be using that one from now on. I was going to give the phillips one to my husband because it doesnt have as much storage. I guess that I will have to keep searching for a different mp3 player that has more storage and actually works right. I also didnt care for the whole set up of the menu on this mp3 player, alot more difficult to figure out than the phillip player! The really bad part is that it has been past the warranty so I cant do anything about it. If you are going to buy this product I would recommend an extended warranty with it!
used it for 3 weeks and the bass doesnt work anymore and after trying to get a refund for it or send it back for a defect they tell me i bought it a year ago and i had just bought it in june 2012 hasnt even been a year yet.......so yea i wouldnt buy these again
The camera may be fine, it seems to be. But I interact with the camera through the software, and that's pathetic. All I want to do is transfer video to the computer for editing and creating DVDs. I've done this simply and elegantly for a few years with Hi8 tape and a digital converter (see my review of the ADS converter...I don't have many reviews up). But the software with this thing won't allow more than 10-minute segments of AVI's. Sony Customer Support finally sent me to the software manufacturer, who said "that's normal". I honestly don't understand who would want, say, a 45-minute school play chopped up into 10-minute segments.I guess I'll use Movie Maker. But this is more trouble than using my 10-year-old analog camera was to make DVDs. For the price, I did expect full functionality, not Mickey-Mouse software that even the company can't support. I was warned about Sonys, now I know why.Oh yeah...they also said it supports "firewire" connection, but failed to say it was only a 4-pin, not 6-pin. Seems that the Sony computers have 4-pin, many of the standard motherboards use 6-pin. I learned a computer lesson.[EDIT]: Some folks have commented that my 10-minute issue may have to do with how my harddrive is formatted. Fair enough - - and thank you for the info - - it's more than I got after 2+ hours on the phone with Sony and the software manufacturer, both of whom eventually told me it was a limit of the software. While I know it's not technically the "fault" of the camcorder, I had expected to receive a whole "camcorder experience", with functional software, for my several hundreds of dollars. Perhaps I was expecting too much, and was being naive when believing the description that was written. I have since purchased 3rd party video software and a (2nd) cable so I could use the camcorder, and it seems to work fine (which makes me wonder about the harddrive format thing). I would add 1 star mainly because I've cooled down since then, but to me "camcorder" includes more than the piece of metal and plastic - - it's the "out of box" experience, the ability to actually use the object in a reasonable amount of time and in a reasonably understandable way - - and Sony let me down.Frankly....all of the camcorders technically "work" these days, at least at this price point. They all film videos with essentially indistinguishable quality. It doesn't really matter where what buttons are where...you'll adapt and get used to the physical camera interface. What matters is how easily one can use it to make videos that can be watched on something other than the 2" screen of the camera. In my case, I had to spend another several hours and another $100 before I could use this camcorder as effectively as I had used a 10-year old analog camera and digital converter before. And that's after having shelled out about $600. I therefore was, and remain, dissapointed in my digital upgrade. And I don't think that was supposed to be the case.
I placed my order for an iPod mini here on Amazon on March 14th. Original expectation for delivery was end of April which then became mid-May, end of May and now -- October 6th!?!? I know these are hot items, but 7 months lead time is absurd. If they don't have them (and aren't getting them) it would seem that they should stop taking orders. It is now July 8th so who knows, as we get closer to October they may push the date back yet again to December or January - so much for planning ahead to have one for my wife's birthday which was mid-May, who would have guessed that eight weeks wouldn't have been enough back then. Note that I HAVE NOT made any changes to my order which would impact a change in expected delivery date. A few weeks ago they did make the minor consolation of upgrading me to 2-day shipping (from super saver) but to be honest, if I'm waiting 6-8 months, do I care about another 2-3 days of delivery time?Hopefully I can update this review when (or should I say if) I get the iPod mini.------Update: I received the iPod mini on July 21st - only four months from order to delivery, definitely the slowest experience I've ever had with Amazon. The iPod itself is great, good OS, clear screen - battery life is a bit weak - around 3-4 hours - but I suppose what else do you expect in such a small package. The included iTunes software is horrific, nowhere near as intuitive as musicmatch jukebox which came with our first generation iPod. All in all, a great device - just watch out for Amazon taking orders that they may not be able to fulfill!
This screen protector was impossible to apply and no matter what I did I could not get all the bubbles out or get the corners to stick. I even tried the trick with the tape that they suggsted and it did nothing. I ended up having to take it off and throw it out. This time around I guess I got what I paid for I bought cheap so I got cheap.
I was looking to upgrade my headphones from the standard pre-packaged CD-Walkman headphones and based on all the positive reviews I read about this product, I immediately ordered these headphones. I was very disappointed from the get-go. At first glance I actually thought they looked pretty nice after reading all the reviews describing them as ugly. But, once I put them on, it was all over! First, these things are tight, very tight on my ears. I tried the behind the neck position and it didn't help. I tried to stretch them a little, no good. After 1 minute, I felt pressure on my ears! I could just imagine wearing them for an hour.Also, TOO MUCH bass! Now, bass is VERY important to me and is something I look for, but I had to turn off my bass boost on my CD Walkman and it didn't help. I mean, I just do not hear any treble at all and many songs are just too &quot;bass heavy&quot;.The next day I &quot;returned to sender&quot;. Sorry about the negativity, but it's my opinion and I'm sticking too it.
I got a large timbuk2 classic messenger, thought it would be great the get the pad as well. When i used it, it hurt my shoulder! rather carry my bag without the strap pad.
For this price I would rather buy Radeon 9800, Radeon 9800 will Over clock at Pro, And the diffrence with ATI and Nvidia is huge especially with AA enabled.
Hard to give this more than 1 star since it would not work with either my 3rd or 4th generation iPod Nano. Easy to install, but with the 3rd Generation iPod installed in the dock, could not control the iPod with the Denon AVR-588 Remote. It would, however, start playing on its own for a few seconds and then stop. The front of the receiver did display Remote iPod, but couldn't control it. The 4th Generation didn't work either. Plan to return this and get the ASD-11R instead.
Like other reviewers, I have used several of the older Visioneer scanners, and really liked the monochrome MX model. Unfortunately, Visioneer would not upgrade the software to support it on Windows 2000 and XP operating systems. My last (and I really mean the last) Visioneer procuct was the Strobe Pro, which worked for a time on my Windows 2000 machine, but eventually stopped when operating system upgrades were installed. Product support is nearly nonexistent. Moreover, the Strobe scanners are not TWAIN compliant, so if it doesn't work with the supplied software, it won't work with anything. If you're lucky, the XP 100 will work for you, at least for a while. But if it doesn't and you need support, you'll find you're out of luck.
I'd been looking at DVD recorders for about 3 years before I finally bought this one last summer at Best Buy. It looked good, it was supposed to use every kind of disks available, and you could play a recording from the beginning while still recording it, which was my favorite feature. It was bad from the beginning and just got worse. It would take on average about 2 minutes to boot up and recognize the disk that was in it if it did. It wouldn't play some commercial disks or Scene It? game disks and recordings would skip, the antenna (RF) input stopped working and the fan was loud.I am so disappointed, this should have been an awesome product. Even the VCR had problems. Upconversion on my 42" LCD wasn't even noticeable. Thank god I bought the warranty. Took it back after 6 months, Best Buy had it for a month and couldn't fix it and let me exchange it for a Samsung VR330.The Samsung is going back this weekend. (That will be another review). I'm getting really tired of researching and reading reviews on recorders. Does anybody make a quality product anymore?
I'm in medical school and wanted this recorder to be able to record all of my lectures for each day and then store them at night.This product said that it would record 27 hours of audio, but it never even came close. I could not even record a full days worth of lectures (8 hours). Several times it would just stop for no reason and I would lose half of a lecture----all of this wa extremely annoying and unless you want to upload the audio recording every 2 hours DON'T GET ONE.
After reading the reviews, I was hoping for a product that wasn't defective in any way. But, as is the case when taking advantage of deals like this, I apparently got a bad apple.The toner went in the printer and began working immediately, producing clear and dark print. But it was also printing a vertical stripe down the right edge of the page that when touched turns your fingers black. I thought it might eventually fade away, but so far it has not.Looks like I'll have to find a better deal on one of these, disappointing considering the money spent on the toner + shipping.
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$.
picture quality fuzzy, jerky and didn't sync with audio. support lacking and had me spending 10 hours messing around trying to get it to work instead of just taking care of it while i was on the line the first time. had to leep calling backand going thru their computer phone maze. then there is shipping and 15% restocking! it also messed up my computer. xp, p4
The Koss, I10 stereo phone is an inexpensive product you can purchase. However, the item is made out of plastic, which could break easily and has a poor fitting comfort ability. The fit is not too comfortable because I10 does not fit the shape of your head too well (at least it doesn&iexcl;t fit mine too well). The product comes with 0.25-inch and 0.125-inch jacks for your Home-Stereo and also for your CD/Cassette. The 0.25-in. jack fits into the top of 0.125-in jack with easy changing capability. The sound quality is decent and I think it&iexcl;s worth the purchase within its price range because I10 stereo phone was the cheapest item I found among all other stereo phones. One more thing, the color is greenish-blue and it&iexcl;s transparent. The design of the item is pretty poor, but it&iexcl;s still unique.
Purchased on 7/31/12 and the cord closest to the headphone jack broke on 12/19/12. Obviously the quality is questionable. Amazon's return policy won't let me return them either. Pretty poor experience.The one positive thing is that the sound was great for the price while the headphones lasted.
I've been using this remote for about a year and a half now. It has some great features that I can't live without, however the craftsmanship and ergonomics of this thing really ruin it for me.First, the good... I love how this Harmony switches on and off multiple devices with the press of a single button. That feature is the bread and butter of this remote and it's great. Instead of wading through the inputs menu of multiple devices on multiple remotes, I press one button and the remote takes care of it all. If a command is missed by a device, for whatever reason, the "help" button almost always fixes the problem with one press. I would rate this remote a 3 or 4 because of these features if not for the shabby build quality.The first remote I had for about year before it needed to be replaced. The charging dock stopped charging the remote. I contacted Logitech's technical support and without any hassle, they sent me a brand new remote. I'd rate Logitech's tech support A+, but I am not reviewing their service, I'm reviewing this remote.I've been using the second remote for 6 months now. I press the volume up button and it turns the volume down. It's broken... 0 for 2As these remotes broke on me I became more critical of the design. I realized I disliked the screen. I bought the remote because of the screen and now I hated it. It is a novel idea but it takes up way too much button pushing real-estate. Besides hitting it once to turn things on I rarely use it, and because of it, buttons that I use often are all tiny and scrunched at the bottom.Besides the size of the buttons the design and layout of them also leaves a lot to be desired. All of the function buttons are almost exactly the same size and there is not any tactile differences between them. This leads to lots of miss-presses. Also, the number pad is extremely low on the remote which makes using it without two hands very unbalanced and uncomfortable.I was hoping this remote would be the end-all, be-all remote. Unfortunately, it was not for me. My next remote needs to have the single-button-for-multiple- devices feature, like this one, but it also needs big and chunky buttons, and a more ergonomic design.
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.
I bought this book on recommendation from Amazon readers, and was very disappointed. I wonder if those people have actually READ any other books. As others have stated, the characters are very one-dimensional. They don't have idiosyncrasies. They don't have problems.Also, the language Martin uses is very distracting. Here's an excerpt:"Evan Forrester grew up an only child in the picturesque Vermont town of Quechee. Quechee was settled in 1764 by pioneers who established mills along the Ottauquechee River. Evan's great, great grandparents settled in the latter part of the 19th century. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees had donned uniforms made from the mills' quality fabric."If this is the type of writing you find interesting, you'll love this book, because there's PLENTY of it. It's a very predictable story and boring reading.
The hub itself works great.The problem arises from specifically picking the hub pictured because it matched where I needed to put it, but instead receiving the other hub listed on Amazon as the Dlink H4. It's hard to tell if the black one that looks like Apple TV is an older model with the same sku or a completely different model but either way the one pictured on my order is not the one that arrived. So buyer beware if you are looking for the black hub, you may receive the grey rectangle unit with 4 ports lined in the front.
I used this cable to connect my WDTV to my Optoma HD20 projector. While I'm watching movies, the screen goes black as if I had unplugged the HDMI cable. I though it was a problem with the projector. However, I did a quick Google search and found out that long HDMI cables have to be of good quality in order to perform well. Later on, I decided to get my WDTV as close as 1 meter away from the projector and used a $1.50 HDMI cable that is 3 ft. long. It worked very well. My conclusion is if you want to get a lengthy HDMI cable, get an expensive one or keep trying cheap ones until you find one that works well.
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The cord is extremely short--2' tops--so you can't use them unless you're clipping your mp3 player on your arm or right at your waist. And I've only been using them about 2 weeks, and the rubber has already broken where the wire connects to the earclip, leaving the wire exposed. And when you use the in-line volume control, it can make half of the stereo sound drop out. I've seen other headphones with in-line volume control do that, but usually only after months, not right out of the box.On the plus side, it doesn't have that irritating "cord management" thing, where one of the ears has a much longer cord than the other, forcing you to either leave your mp3 player on your left side (which makes SO much sense, since so many of us are left-handed) or have the cord cross in front of you. This one lets you pick which side to wear your ipod on.
I tested these units at a group shoot and had multiple problems with the unit inconsistently maintaining contact with the camera's hotshoe. I tried 3 different models of Canon bodies. Another photographer tried them on his Nikon bodies and had the same problem. The owner of the units said he has the same problem and used gaffer's tape to reduce the problem. Even with the gaffer tape, failure was about 25% of the time. By adjusting how I held my camera and placing my thumb on the unit providing preasure to maintain the contact, the unit functioned normally about 85% of the time. We had ten different photographers use the unit and all had the same problem.
within a week of using this piece of shiznit, the dvd door opened and then jammed and wouldn't close. Pick a different product. this one sucks.
I purchased both the matching Channel Master STEALTHtenna 3010 antenna and the Channel Master 3038 preamplifier and carefully installed them on my roof in a temporary configuration to find the ideal mounting location for the mast. Note that the antenna comes with a passive circuit board which is replaced when you add the preamplifier. Both the passive circuit board and preamplifier lack any mechanical strength for the coax threaded barrel connector. While my experience was directly related to a design flaw of the preamplifier, this scenario would have played out the same had I left the original passive circuit board in the antenna. My experience, and why I recommend you do NOT purchase this antenna: When it was time to transfer to antenna to the permanent mast I attempted to release the coax cable downlead (hex nut on threaded barrel) which snapped off the connector. I examined the circuit board of this antenna to see if it could be repaired, and discovered that the threaded barrel connector was simply a few solder joints on the circuit board - there is no mechanical strength to this design at all! BEWARE. First, if you haven't purchased this product, then DO NOT. If you have purchased it, you will need to attach your coax connector VERY CAREFULLY and NEVER attempt to remove it in the future. You must ASSUME that if you have need to change out the coax cable for any reason the connector will NOT come off the antenna. Therefore, you will have to CUT the cable and reterminate (thus adding a signal loss by splicing). If I hadn't already discarded the shipping package, receipt, etc., I would attempt to return this product.
If you are a Mac user, you are likely to be very disappointed with this product. The ONLY functionality that the Eikon Digital Privacy Manager provides is eliminating the need to type in your password during log in at system startup or if you have your Mac set to require log in when a screen saver starts, etc.For me, typing the few characters required does not warrant the expense of this item.All other password protection for web sites and other locations are managed already, natively, by OSX's Keychain.Additionally, if you have certain other USB peripherals attached to your Mac (notably an Apple USB Modem), it will cause the peripheral to "time out" when the privacy manager is activated.I purchased this product with the intent of not having to memorize a lot of different passwords or login items. If that is your intent, you will be sadly disappointed.
I read some reviews and thought...there are always some defective product in any batch and it is quite common that reviews seem to attract those who have experienced some of them. Well let me tell you after having bought T H R E E of these cameras (2 failed) one still working thank GOD and that I can only conclude that this was a M A J O R defect in manufacturing/design and that you would certainly be a gambling person to now pay more than $100.00 for one of these delightfull camcorders. The performance and abilities of this camera are awesome for the price of around $300.00 and nothing can compare. Problem is you c a n n o t depend on the camera working from one day to the nect because of the lens cap defect.What a pitty and a shame on JVC's part in how they refused to correct there known defect. Shame on outlets thjat are still trying to get rid of these cameras at a premium price... Even a 90 day return policy will not save you on this one.. better pay for a 2 year replacement/repair .BOB
Do not rely on Amazon recommending items to go along with previouly purchased items. I purchased a camera and Amazon recommended an entirely wrong Dock to go with it. The mistake was bad enough but when they were informed of thier mistake one would think they would have bent over backwards to correct it. To my knowledge, my credit care was never credited. I never received an apology and they tried to make it seem like their mistake was mine.
I was extremely pleased with this camera when I first got it. It was a great bargain and I got a rebate, too! The features on it were amazing for the price and the video was quality was every bit as good as I expected, if not better. Then, after about a year of being exceedingly pleased with my purchase, my favorite toy started eating tapes. I get the famous EJECT CASSETTE message nearly every time I attempt to rewind now. About half of those times, the machine ends up messing up a part of the tape by getting it stuck in the mechanism. Then I have to carefully extract it myself and rewind manually. Even doing this causes some wear and tear on the tapes now because they just weren't made for winding and unwinding by hand and they sometimes end up getting stretched out a little too far in the process. If you've got the expendable cash and just need a full-featured camera to last you a little while, go for a Sharp. If you need something durable and want some actual bang for your buck, pay more for another brand. I'm waiting for the days when camcorders record onto hard drives... In the meantime, my next camcorder purchase for personal use will likely be a DVD-RAM model. Forget about tapes. But most of all, forget about Sharp.
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.
The Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case is listed as being 4.7 x 3.0 x 1.9However the actual measured dimesnions are 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.6While it will probably fit the following cameras which all use 2 AA cellsA550 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 inA560 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 inA570IS 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 inA700 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 inA710IS 3.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 inIt will absolutly not fit the following which use 4 AA cellsA630 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.9 inA640 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.9 inWith the A630 in the case the velcro on the flap will only engage 0.2inches of the mating velcro on the mesh pocket and then only if thereis nothing in the pocket. If even one AA battery is in the mesh pocketthe velcro will not engage at all.If the case would have fit, I could have given it a 4 or 5.
The headphones are comfortable enough, and other newer Sennheiser models are probably fine, but the RS 140 model uses analog RF technology. In this day and age, unless you are using them inside a faraday cage, analog RF is not going to be very listenable -- nowhere near as good as a wired connection.I have several pairs of wireless digital speakers in my home, plus two sets of speakers attached to Apple AirTunes receivers, and all of them work flawlessly if you stay within range. That is the experience I expected for a $150 pair of wireless headphones purchased in 2009. I did not realize that these used simple analog RF transmission; I thought that the RF description was meant to indicate that they did not use infrared technology like some other headphones used to.Put simply, these are not the headphones you want. Sennheiser makes several other models that do use digital tech. Try one of those.
This "Product" is just plastic I don't know why I bought it. It makes your Zune unusable but protected by 2 inches of Plastic on all sides.
The webcam was delivered with it's programing on a generic disc. (no company logo, ser. # etc...). The programing on the disc would not load properly and I was forced to go to Logitechch's website and download software that worked. When using the cam with Microsoft's Live Messenger both my system and the other ends computer crashed. This did not result in any major damage and was probably caused by the Microsoft program but I mention it because Microsoft's Live Messenger is a popular program and folks should know that Logitech's webcam software and Microsoft's Live Messenger are evidently not compatible. Overall,I'm disappointed with this product.
This is the worst decision I've made in purchasing consumer electronics. It is not worth the money. The quality is quite ppor and the hype about persormance is just that - HYPE. I should have returned it but for the moment it is in my garage under an inch of dust.
I love the print qulity from this printer, it is really great. It has a nice scanner too. However, one week of basic printouts from a home office uses up the cartridge. I am on my third set in less than a month, with genuine epson cartridges.
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
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.
The printer doesn't work when one of the inks is empty. This is ridiculous considering that for an average user this situation could happen every month. The product is practically unusable. Do not recommend for home or small office use.
If you leave this machine unattended for a few days, you might come back to find that the memory is loaded with unwanted, junk FAXes that can ONLY be deleted by printing them. Hitting the stop button or even unplugging the machine will NOT erase the memory. In the day and age when junk FAXes are so prolific, one would think HP would have the foresight to offer a solution. (Keeping the machine connected to a computer and previewing every FAX is not a reasonable solution.)
When i bought the range expander, i could not get it to work. I called the tech support people and no one could help me. They even transfered me to a senior tech person and she could not get it to work. So I returned the product, and I went to the linksys website and learned that the WAP54G could be used as a repeater. Not only is it cheaper but easy to set up. in less than 30 minutes i was able to set up all the computer in that part of the house and It works fine. What's good, also is you could use multiple WAP54G to work as multiple repeaters so if the area you want to cover is big you won't have a problem.Plus it is very easy to set up WEP encryption.
In concept, having a single remote is a great idea. In reality, you need to know every make of your electronics or will be sitting there for an hour clicking away trying to find the codes, may need to go on-line to input each electronic system, plus you need to know the settings for your tv and cable box and the order in which they turn on. In short, set-up is not easy. I can't recommend any home product that requires so much techno savvy to set up.
Not only did these cables cause jumpy video but they also killed the networking on the devices I used them on. I tried them on multiple devices, Xbox, Roku, Google TV, and each one had odd things go wrong with them until I replaced these cables.Spend the extra few dollars to get a Mediabridge cable or any other HDMI cable, but steer clear of these. These will be returned.
Save your money and instead buy hdmi box because this unit is useless, first of all you cant have this hooked up to two tv's if you would like to splitt the signal from xbox360 for example its not going to work. secondly it distorts the signal big time, hdmi is for high quality viewing and this product does not provide this. i tried hooking up xbox360 to one input and ps3 to the other, the splitter was hooked up to my tv. xbox would be very veryyy distorted and the picture was flashing at the same time. too bad i have to give this product one star because it desereves 0!
These headphones are pretty much useless unless the line of sight is just about perfect. Don't waste your money on them.
This player is worse than an MP# player that I bought from Checker Auto Parts for [...]. Its software is not easy to use, so you need to buy other software to down load your songs. It does not work for more than a few days before total crash occors. RCA customer service(oxy moron) was extremely rood and said that they had no problems with this player. If you go to there sight it will not even aknoledge that this player model exists. [...]. So stay as far away from this un player as you can.
Drive does not read floppy disks. The drive wanted to format every disk I tried, but the formatting was not successful. I tried the drive on two different computers, with the same results. I do not know if the drive arrived damaged, or if it is just a bad design.
ok performance, but the protective layer is not put on completely centered leaving exposed metal (I have recieved 2). I got a number of scratches on my trunk. I believe that I will order a k30 or k40. I am using some electrical tape to provide protection in the interim, hopefully the adhesive doesn't run in the sun.
Was sent Dell battery rather than Lenmar and fitted perfectly. However, after two and a half months, the battery was dead and wouldn't hold any charge at all.
I started having problems with this player within two months after purchasing. First, the turntable belt came off. After re-setting this, I have had the tone arm jump back and forth on occasion without ever playing the record. I finally got fed up today, and am ordering the Pioneer PL-990 and hoping that I have better luck.
I used films on two different types of Palm PDA before. Those were custom fit type. This one needs to be cut to size and very difficult to apply. The film is thinner than the ones I use for Palm. It is easier to tear and difficult to get rid of air bubbles. I use this on the LCD screen of a digital camera.
The CD changer behaved erratically. Sometimes it would scroll through the stack, playing none. Sometimes pressing the track change button would send it to the next disc. Possibly a simple fix, but I had no option but to return it. Too bad, otherwise I think a fine product.
I bought Nikon NiMH Rechargeable Batteries with the charger [...]. The first and second recharge lasted long time. However, after 3rd recharge, one of the two batteries went dead - unable to recharge any more. Bad quality.
Poor connection, no signal. I do not advise buying this product. I am going to spend a little more money to ensure a better cable.
But the whole design of the top leaves much to be desired. You can get to the four way hat switch, but I'd have rather just had a hole in it instead of this sleeveless approach that leaves a lot of it exposed without adding more functionality. The top still gets in the way of the hat switch, which is the whole reason to have a hole there in the first place. Other than that the item quality is good and it's holding up. People that design this stuff should have to use it or use a prototype, this should have been caught at the design stage.
Normally I dont care to write reviews, however this one is a must.My Lacie 500GIG HD contained 100% of my music, pictures, movies, personal files and so on. (Copied all my cd's to it and threw away the cd's afterwards) I also have a second Lacie 500GIG HD that I planned on backing all of that up.Click .. bzzzzz .. click .. bzzzzz. The first time that I dont keep two copies of my files and they're gone for good, but thats my fault.I've only owned it for 4 months. It will get a simular treatment as the printer in "Office Space".Don't buy this thing.
I don't want to waste any more time than I have messing around with the USB Print Server capabilities. I have a Lexmark Z65n printer which works great EXCEPT when hooked up to this router's USB port. I spent 2 hours with 2 different SMC support reps on 5/21, they had me download two different Runtime Code Versions, multiple reboots, and had me try numerous settings that were completely different then what they publish in their manual etc... Then they said they would escalate the problem and I waited one week. Finally on 5/29 I called them back, they had me upload a third Runtime Code Version and IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. Yes, the router works for wireless but that isn't why I bought this product. As mentioned in other reviews, every time you update the firmware or runtime code you have to reset the defaults back to the factory settings and start all over. If I added up all the hours I wasted on this SMC product and could bill SMC for MY normal billable hours they should be writing me a check for over $700 dollars. Don't companies feel a responsibility to make sure their products work before sending them out to the public? Maybe they should spend more money on Quality Assurance than they do on their marketing. Also, with no harm intended, it is VERY, VERY difficult to understand the support representatives because the SMC support is outsourced in India.
I only carry a radio for emergencies while sea kayaking. That is to say other then periodically testing it, it was never even used. A few years after purchase, it stopped working (yes a few years--past the guarantee for sure but there's no reason that an unused piece of electrical equipment shouldn't last for a decade under those conditions) Anyway I sent it in to see if it would be practical to have it repaired or just throw it away. They contacted me to say it would be around 100.00 (it's been a while, I don't remember the exact figures) and I said "no, too expensive, just throw it away". Then they said that it would cost 40.00 for the evaluation that they just did to determine what was wrong with it, but that the cost would be applied to the repair cost if I went ahead with the repair. So I told them to repair it (they said contacts in the unit needed cleaning). Anyway, I got the radio back from them and put it on my dresser until the next time I needed it---probably 6 months later. The unit didn't work. I put it on the Charger and the indicator light didn't come on. I guess I'll have to buy a new radio but it darn sure won't be from ICOM!Robert Warren
Never have I owned a pair of headphones that were both poorly designed and constructed.On the plus side, for the first day (yes day) they were ok an the sound was good. Unfortunatly they began to fall apart shortly afterwards and sound never came through well after that.Construction:Week 1: small rubber surrounds fell ofWeek 4: large rubber surrounds, earbud grills fell ofWeek 5: socket connect protector broke off exposing the wire.Design:- Extra little ear piece does very little to hold in your ear better, it does however make for a challenging 5 minutes to untangle them EVERY time you want to use because it keeps getting caught in the wire,- Nice that these are so lightweight but that only makes them get tangled even easier- distance between the left/right cord length (once the cord separates) is too much.. is made for someone with their ears 3 feet apart.- Overall cord is too long only making them more prone to tangle- Though green was a novelty, turns out just plain uglyWord of advise.. steer clear. I would not even take them if they were free.
Product did not fully meet my expectations but it did arrive in a timely fashion. Very happy with both shipment and service, just not the product. I do not recommend this product as it was not very comfortable to wear for any length of time.
I bought this mouse a few months ago and have had annoying problems with it. You click on things and it doesn't always register -- so you don't know if you really clicked or not, end up double clicking, etc. Not having a wire is not enough of a benefit for this hassle. Also, having a wheel which doesn't &quot;click&quot; is bad if you use Access forms. The old, clicking style wheel takes you through subforms at one click per page -- this new one is arbitrary. Plus if you spin the wheel fast it can lock up, forcing you to sit there and watch while it scrolls and scrolls. I cannot recommend this product.
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'm returning this item. If the mp3 player gets bumped slightly, it shuts off... this is fairly bad news if you plan to jog with it.
I looked forward to getting this so that I might transfer all my LPS to CDs. I did, fairly easily, but the quality of the finished product was horrible. I could listen to my LPS fairly painlessly, kept meaning to hook up another speaker, but I have now discovered that the CD drawer no longer opens, nor does the turntable turn. So, I guess I'll throw it out. This was way too expensive to end up like this.
I like the fact that the drive is password protected and was very easy to setup a new password.But this is the slowest flash drive I have ever used. A write operation of 300 MB that on my cruiser or HP flash drive completes usually within 5 to 10 minutes takes close to 4 hours on this one.Will not buy again.
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.
I bought this adapter 4 months ago. It took me almost an hour to pair it with my SE T68i, and I was naively suspecting that it was because of the phone. I was using it rarely, so I could afford 30 min struggle of establishing the connection. But recently I got a 3Com adapter from a friend, and it worked flawlessly. In fact you just need to pair the devices for the first time, and you can reconnect any time after that. I called tech support and told them my story, they said that I have a defective unit. I got a replacement unit, and apparently this one is defective too, because I can not pair it with my other devices AT ALL. Stay away from this adapter, apparently all units are defective.
I bought the Rocket Pod to help store work data on. It was working great for awhile. The greatest thing since sliced bread. And then one day i come into work and it has stopped working. So I go to their website to try and get some technical support. To be able to get to technical support first you have to register the product. Okay not a big deal. Twenty minutes later, i'm still filling you a survey of my computer type and usage type and am no closer to technical support. Finally i get through all that, fill out my request for help and am told that i will get a response in three buisness days. I don't have time for them to take three days to get back to me, so i go looking for a phone number to call. The phone number is no longer in service. So before you buy this product, you might look for a company that has a little better customer service.
Although the motor noise is insignificant during recording, whatever little that's produced propagates fairly well to the recording media. In quiet to moderate settings at home, you WILL hear the motor noise grinding in the background. This was a show stopper for me. The JVC technical support staff were not helpful at all. And therefore, this unit is going back.
This case is too small for Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP Digital Camera.Canon PSC-75 Deluxe Soft Case for S1 IS, S2 IS, and G6 Cameras.
We had the Logitech 670 for about 2 weeks and then the light up screen lost most of its pixels. We had to contact Logitech directly because when we tried to re-download, the pixels still did not return. Logitech was very accomodating and tried a few different corrections from the computer to the remote but the pixels would not return. They sent a new remote within 10 days. The new remote was just received and we are hoping the pixels stay put and do not disappear in 2 weeks.
i bought this and it takes reeely long to get this and instruction didnt work so it takes 30 min to use this wireless mouse well works ok but this seller is lazy I really need this but when i got this i already had one and box was ripped little bit and there name tag was ripped so we had little awkward conversation with mail man. so I perfer not buy this item
THIS REVIEW IS NEGATIVE (ADD TO THE LIST) Read on for details.I've heard rave reviews about Linksys products. This product is not one that will receive such a review. I've had such a bad time with this product that I have renamed it to "Linksucks."At least five times a day the driver file WUSB...exe gives me an EFOpenError, crashing my link. In addition, at least 7 times a day I get "instructions" giving me "memory writing" errors through windows.Every time I reboot, I have to repair the connection to get it to work. So much for "leave it plugged in and play," eh Linksucks?I've run perpetual pings with the ping www.google.com -t command, letting the ping be checked for periods of over 2+ hours, and over that time, my Packet Loss has ranged from a low of 2% to a high of 7%.Linksys Wireless G USB Adapter cards are, in my opinion, a clearly inferior and very unreliable product. I'm sure that you've read the positive reviews here, as well as the negative reviews. I think that approximately ONE-THIRD of the reviews so far are negative, would you trust a product that seems to have a 33% failure rate?I would not. I cannot and DO NOT recommend this product to you.If you're a masochist, or if you're looking for something to drive you to drink, then by all means, waste your money on a Linksys Wireless G USB Adapter. You'd be better off donating the money to a local charity such as the Humane Society or a Homeless shelter than pissing your money away on this product. I'd have rather invested in Enron than have spent my money on this worthless piece of defecation.
If you want to print only 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper, you're fine with this printer. But if you want to print ANY OTHER paper size or thickness, stick to an Epson. The rollers on this printer are horrible. Plus, you can only print from the sizes listed in the drop-down - unless I just got a total dud. I tried to do custom paper sizing and it would not work at all. It crinkles envelopes left and right. I do a lot of specialty printing (invitations, etc.) so I need to be able to print on all types of paper and paper sizes. This printer is useless as was HP's customer service when I wrote in about my problem. Basically, HP banked on people only wanting to print photos or text papers on full size paper in the colors on the screen. They never tested their additional features that come with the printer like custom paper sizes and printing in grayscale (which crashed my computer).And personally, I don't think the picture print quality is even that good. I can see lines in my pictures and I have my digital camera set to the highest setting and I'm printing with HP's photo settings. It didn't do that in the store. Hmmm. The only thing I like is the auto-double siding but I'll turn over a stack of papers to print the backs on an Epson any day.
I bought these a while ago thinking that they would be a great sustainable option for my LED headlamp. How wrong I was. The first use was fine, albeit short. After that they recharged halfway twice, and now they won't charge at all. Not worth the time or money.
I received a Magellan Roadmate 2 years ago, the unit suggested I update the maps, the maps are now seriously out of date. Tech support said they have no updated maps for such an "OLD" unit. They offered a discount on buying a new unit which would have been more expensive than a competitor's new unit. I WILL NEVER BUY MAGELLAN AGAIN
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,
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.
One thing stands out about this remote: IT IS COMPLETELY UN-USABLE WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION.You absolutely must have an internet connection, the first and all subsequent times you attempt to configure the remote control. You literally cannot do anything with the remote until you connect to the internet and register with Logitech. The remote just keeps going into an infinite "tutorial" loop. There is only one single possible purpose behind this requirement: data mining.Besides the data-mining internet requirement, the remote is extremely customizable. It's basically a little PDA with seperate IR receiver and transmitter (2 bulb wide-angle transmitter on the front, receiver on the back). It has 2MB (now, is that metric "mega" or binary "mega" [mibi]??) of nand memory, which you can also use to store pictures for backgrounds or a slideshow. There is an incredibly complete list of "components" in the Logitech database, so you are assured of finding your component if it was manufactured after 2000.The remote screen is mainly dedicated to "activites", which amounts to a macro setting followed by a configuration profile for all the buttons. Activities such as "watch tv", "watch dvd", "listen to radio", "listen to cd", "listen to radio while sleeping", "listen to cd while sleeping" are examples. When you click one of the 8 buttons on the side of the screens, the remote sends it's series of commands to all the components, turning everything on and to the right inputs. At this point, the remote button correspond to the associated "activity" profile. You can press the "device" button to be able to reconfigure the remote to control individual components, then exit out of the "device" menu to return to the "activity" profile.The remote has a fairly standard type lithium ion battery, which are available at Radio Shack or Amazon. Lion's crystalize over time, so after 18 months it's only going to output 60% of it's original charge.My cradle works fine. I think most people aren't cramming the power cable into the grooves (on the bottom of the cradle) very well. Use a fingernail to jam them in there, flush.I have a quirky television (Envision) which requires two attempts at turning the power on. The remote cannot be setup (on an "activity") to send the power command twice, so this was alleviated by making a "power toggle TV" button on the screen, and then making the "+" key a power toggle button as well.The remote comes with a CD-ROM, which has a 48MB program on it. It's basically a little web-browser and daemon designed solely for Logitech's website. Probably also has most of binary codes for the devices, and even if it doesn't there's still 500MB of space left on the CDROM, so there is simply no valid reason to require an internet connection.Overall, I'm disgusted with the remote. I wouldn't recommend it, and I wouldn't have bought it if I'd known it required an internet connection for data-mining and marketing purposes. It's an excellent engineering design, poor decision by the Logitech marketing division.
I thought I'd try to save some money and buy a used keyboard... Parts are missing. My bad luck... Be smart BUY NEW
I bought this web camera and it works great send email video's sound and picture were great had fun using it, then I went to use my printer and it would not work said it did not reconize my computer so took the camera off and printer worked so then loaded the camera again and still the same thing so cannot use this camera with my printer unless I do not want my printer to work, Could someone who maybe had the same problem help me out.Thanks so much PAT
Got mine in Dec. 2004. Worked until April, when it started skipping, randomly shutting off, not starting up, etc. So they sent me a replacement. Damaged in shipping. Send me another replacement that continually gave me (-64)errors ... that one last for 2 months before it stopped working ... the next replacement IPod worked from September through late January when it died ... the iPod would freeze after a song was selected and no matter what, you couldn't free it ... I had to let the power drain, then recharge, only to have it to it again.So I call customer service at HP YET AGAIN and am told it's 74 days out of warranty and that there's nothing that they can do. Ya know, that might be, but I paid nearly $600 for the first one, and have not had one last for more than a few months. Is this good product reliability? No. Good service on HP? Maybe, though I understand they have thresholds for repairs, this is idiotic. They should stand by a $600 product. It's not like I had one that lasted me even this long ... this product is terrible and I wouldn't reccomend it to anybody.
TLF is really a let down. I didn't enjoy it a bit - and I was determined to finish it. And believe me, it wasn't easy. Tiresome passages, annoying characters, threads left hanging. I do not understand why the author thinks that she doesn't have to explain what happened to Harriet's brother or pick up on any other interesting potential story lines she introduces? Oh, is it because it's an in-tell-eck-chew-al book? The murder is not the point of the book? Is the murder just a "vehicle" for Harriet to discover something about herself (she doesn't)? And I didn't discover anything about MYSELF by reading it either, except how quickly I can fall alseep when I am bored. Or is the murder, God forbid, a metaphor for something else? Oh, that must be it. According to a writer in Book magazine, Donna Tartt is the smartest person in the room, so maybe Donna Tartt can explain to us dumb readers what the heck she's trying to prove with this turgid, tiresome tome. I think TLF is pretentious litter-a-chore. Emphasis on "chore". And by the way, I have been in the same room with Donna Tartt, and I don't think she was the smartest person there...maybe in some other room, but not the one I was in. But anyone who feels that way about themselves should look for a profession other than writing, because writing requires you to have some respect for your audience.
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.
So I received these headphones for Christmas and loved the styling and new idea of twist-to-fit. Oh was I wrong. To begin, the cord on these is a spun cord that keeps a circular shape, so it can expand when needed and contract when less length is needed. The problem is that it gets snagged and tangled up on anything around you. One bud is shorter from the split than the other to so you can place the left, and run the line behind your neck to the other ear. Again, it gets snagged on my shirt and the right one is constantly getting tugged on, never allowing them to both stay in the right spot for an even sound. AHHH!!To continue, the extra rubber pieces that fit behind the fold in your ear (Twist-To-Fit) makes your ears sore after a half hour of usage. For people who survive a hard workout with their ipod, these will cause more discomfort than you need. To top all this off, and complete this review, the tangling of the "spun" cord on the extra rubber pieces and the rest of it is unbearable. Taking an extra 2 minutes out of my busy day to untangle some headphones is foolish. They DO have decent sound, but are such a hassle that it ruins the entire experience. Listen to the 5-star reviews from Sennheiser employees if you want, but you will probably end up smashing these on the wall in frustration. Sorry Sennheiser, your new idea on these turned out awful.
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.
This toner appeared to be a good deal because of the low price. However, I have never had a cartridge run out of toner so fast. The indicator on my computer still said I had more than half left when it stopped printing. Even after shaking the cartridge it refused to print more than a few pages. Perhaps my cartridge was defective but if this is indicative of all the products, it is hardly a good deal. I guess you only get what you pay for!Dave
This is a bad product. Spend the money on a better camera. After a while you have to turn it on and off several times to even turn it on. Put in new batteries in the camera then went to take a picture, and the camera turned off. When you zoom in sometimes the camera shuts off. Save the money and buy a Nikon.
I just got my Hipshot and I have the following observations:--My Diana camera won't fit into it, full stop. If I ever get one of the ActionSamplers it'll go in here.--If their 120 format cameras don't fit in the bag, then WHY do the film-holsters ONLY take 120 film well (no "lip" on 35mm to hold it)--Almost none of Lomo's 35mm cameras take an external flash. So WHY did they design one pocket just for a Colorsplash or Diana F+ flash?It's not worth returning and it may be worth using if I can figure out how to cram my Diana into it, but otherwise this item is all hip and no functionality.
I bought this s-video and very disappointed with the video quality.I end up spent more money buying a little bit more expensive cable.
It's junk. Almost every movie hangs up. My last Toshiba was excellent but don't bother with this one.
I purchased the 880 Logitech Harmony about 3 years ago. The first couple of years, this remote is fantastic. Setup is easy and the remote is very sleek and appealing to the eye. The remote is light and really easy to use. Operationally, the remote never failed.The only issue is that the remote is not very durable. The buttons (especially the ones you use often) begin to fail after a while. The buttons simply stop working or you have to press really hard to the button to function. After a while, you will notice more and more of the buttons start to fail.You can program different buttons on the remote to function in place of the malfunctioning button but this becomes a hassle after a while.On the positive side, Logitech realizes that this is a major issue with the 880 and will give you a 50% off coupon for the purchase of another unit. It's not the greatest customer support but it's something.Overall good but does not last.
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
Please don't waste your money on this cracker jack box toy! An idiot must have designed this so called radio. Put out a little more money and buy a Sony Walkman or a Sangean.1. The earphone jack is not even a standard size jack so your stuck with those cheap awful sounding earbuds.2. There is no on- off switch!!!! Can you believe this? You have to take your batteries out or they will run down.3. You can't tune in to a station manually by using an up-down button. You only have a little scan button and it stops on whatever station it wants to. You have no say so in the matter!4. The sound is awful- tinny with no bass at all. I don't think it is even in stereo because I could not distinquish any channel separation at all.I made a mistake purchasing this little piece of garbage but maybe I can warn the rest of you --- keep shopping!
100% junk. This machine is a piece of junk. I wish there was a choice of ZERO stars. This sat in a spare room and was very rarely used for several years and now that my daughter wants to use it in her room, it displays LOAD and then NO DISC -that's it. What a waste of money. I will never buy another RCA product.
Elite Screens R120WH1 ezFrame Fixed Projection Screen ( 120-Inch 16:9 AR)(CineWhite)I didn't order it on Amazon as they were out of stock for a short period of time. Got it from another authorized online retailer. Got the projector, screen and A/V wires installed by a professional. 2 days into the glory of 120 inches, I noticed 2 parallel bars (see uploaded images) on the picture that are distinctly visible on a white or light colored scene/background image. What was hardly noticeable for the first 2 days became an ordeal later on because all my attention was grabbed by those black bars. Called up the CC and they sent a new screen (not the frame etc) immediately. Now I have to go through the painful task of putting the replacement screen myself or shell out money for a professional job. I don't mind getting replacement for stuff but Projector Screen? Disappointing.
I purchased this because it was a good price, but, as many of you know, you get what you pay for.As soon as I got it, I tried to use it.Every USB port I put it in, it said that there was a problem with the device. I looked on-line to see if there were any drivers (the disc it came with was only good for Win 98) - nothing worked.It might have been a bad one, but, it was a brand I never heard of and that should have been it for me.Only gave it the one star because it looked nice and very lightweight, but, it didn't work, so - that really means nothing.
Garmin language guide was a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! It comes with zero installation instructions. Inserted the chip into a Nuvi 660 and nothing happened. Technical support email link does not work. Tried calling and the recording said there was a 32 minute wait. Not wanting to use up cell phone minutes, I hung up. Then I returned the product for a refund. Will revert to my Franklin Spanish/English translator. Although not a particularly sophisticated device, it does work!
It is not very comfortabel while swimming. I do not like the headband anyway and it was not working/fitting. Without the headband it is working but I have to correct the fitting to the ears very often and it is not closing off the ear from water. With water getting in and out of the ear the sound/volume change significant.
I am an amateur photographer, normally shooting with a Canon EOS A2 35mm SLR (remember film?) with a Canon EF 28-200 US lens. I develop my own C-41 negatives and print the photos using a Berkley Omega C760 color enlarger.I recently borrowed a Nikon D50 from a friend for shooting pics of my brand new baby, as I do not have sufficient flash equipment to shoot low-light indoors. The Nikon I borrowed has the two kit lenses, 28-80 & 50-200. The receipt still in my buddy's camera bag shows the retail paid was $1200 for the kit.What I like:- Standard DSLR features.- Nicely sized camera.- Plenty of standard connectors.What I dislike:- AF is finicky and has difficulty about half the time with finding what I am pointing at, under all metering modes, and it is very noisy. Typical Nikon focus issues, from what I understand.- The viewfinder is tiny! I mean, what is this? I've had better point and shoot viewfinders than this little thing.- In full manual mode, the shutter speed is adjusted by depressing the trigger button to the first stop (for auto focusing), and using the click wheel. This is great, but who designed this feature? There is a learning curve here to avoid shooting the photo before you have the SS adjusted. Horrible idea, Nikon.- The viewing screen is small, essentially only allowing for a framing check. The screen is too small to check subtle nuances in lighting, color, contrast, etc. The purpose of shooting digital is to be able to assess the photo immediately after it is shot; this camera fails that fundamental criterion.- The menu is difficult to navigate through. The screens are not very intuitive, it takes searching to figure out how to adjust basic settings like type of lighting.- The focus ring on the kit lenses are not smooth at all. Exact focus is difficult because it takes relatively considerable effort to move the ring. I understand this is just a kit lens, but why bother having a manual focus ring if it works like complete crap?- The battery pack is charged with an external charger. This is a pain, and it requires me to have more clutter laying around my house.Overall impression:I understand that better models are now available from Nikon, possibly with fixes to many of my listed complaints, but I am comparing the D50 to my Canon film SLR from the 90s. When I shoot with both during photo outings, I am very impressed by the Canon, and consequently very unimpressed with the D50. I would pay maybe $50 for a used body if I were in the market. I wouldn't touch the kit lenses for free. My Canon is snappy, quite, ergonomic, and knows 9/10 of the time exactly why I am focusing on, even when using the focus range setting. The D50 is sluggish, noisy, comes with crap kit lenses, uses way too much power, has non-intuitive menu prompts, and is currently left behind by current point and shoot digitals. Basically it's a sorry excuse for even an entry level DSLR, but makes an outstanding paper weight for my immunology homework.
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.
FUD - Fear, uncertainty, doubt.According to Wikipedia, "the term originated to describe disinformation tactics in the computer hardware industry and has since been used more broadly. FUD is a manifestation of the appeal to fear."Still Wikipedia, quoting Eric S. Raymond: "The idea, of course, was to persuade buyers to go with safe [...] gear rather than with competitors' equipment. This implicit coercion was traditionally accomplished by promising that Good Things would happen to people who stuck with [...], but Dark Shadows loomed over the future of competitors' equipment [...]".Why would someone prefer a branded wire an not a more generic product that sells for a fraction of the price? I am sure that the marketing geniuses have the answer. In this specific case I am happy to see that this brand's pricing structure is coming closer to what most of the competition charges which is in the single-digits. The brand should make absolutely no difference on such short cable lengths if the cable actually works. This specific product is still selling at an unjustified (in my view) premium but I can understand that some would prefer a branded product even if it goes at the back of the box, never to be seen by anyone.HDMI is all-digital for both sound and picture. As such, it either works or it doesn't and, when it doesn't work, you will know immediately. There's really nothing in-between. If a claim is made that the Monster is 'more reliable' or that it 'lasts longer', I can't see how such claim can be backed - does the hundred-dollar cable last 20 times longer than than the five-dollar cable? And, if it does, do we REALLY care that a cable supporting a standard that may be obsolete in 5 years COULD last for 100 years?By the way, I do not challenge the claim of high quality for this cable. It appears to be well built. However, it is quality not needed and, in my view, not worth paying for. The way most of us use cables is: we plug them at the back of our electronic boxes and, if they work on 'day one' they are likely to work in the exact same fashion on day 1000 because they are not going to be subjected to any physical or thermal stress and the materials used to build them are not easily degradable. While 'quality' was important for analog cables where good quality made all the difference in the world, the digital wires either transmit the digits or they don't. If they do, they all work the same, the $1 HDMI cable gives you the exact same 'performance' the $100, gold-plated cable does.The claims that seem to suggest that these expensive wires allow more Gigabytes of data to pass through and the implied suggestion that you would get a less bright image or a less crisp sound if you used a two-dollar cable are NOT true. The HDMI is a published standard and there is a minimum data throughput that must be supported. If it is, then the device is HDMI compliant and you will get everything that HDMI promises to deliver. If some cable exceeds the specified throughput, it's nice but it's irrelevant because no electronic component that's HDMI compliant would attempt to push more bytes through the wire than the standard specifies. If they did, they'd violate the specs and would not sell very well. If your electronic component had an HDMI port that called for an HDMI cable that exceeded the HDMI published standards, then it would no longer be called an HDMI port but a proprietary, non-standard solution.The following are the HDMI 1.3 specs and ALL certified HDMI 1.3 cables (including the five-dollar wires and the Monster) are going to support them. Whatever 'extra' the M Series offers is useless because no HDMI-connected hardware component is going to ask for more.Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 25601600p75Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 25601600p60Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 19201200p60sRGBYCbCr8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capabilityBlu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolutionConsumer Electronic Control (CEC)DVD-Audio supportSuper Audio CD (DSD) supportDeep ColorxvYCCAuto lip-syncDolby TrueHD bitstream capableDTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capableUpdated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)My suggestion: search Amazon for "hdmi cable 1.3" and make an informed price/quality decision before you buy.
The ad was deceptive. It is a dim faulty piece of equipment that was hardly worth the time and effort. OMG I can't even give it away.
Update 11-26-11: BoxWave notified that they were aware of the sizing issue and they would be sending me replacements. Assuming it fits correctly and is otherwise the same quality materials, I'd be inclined to revise this to a 5 star rating based on product quality and customer service.If I could give this 0 stars I would. While the screen protector material itself seems to be exactly what you would want in an anti-glare screen protector, the cut of the protector leaves much to desire. While the width is cut perfectly, the height unfortunately is cut just a hair too long and does not exactly fit - resulting in both ends overlapping with the bezel. I don't know why they wouldn't just shave 0.5mm off of the dimensions to ensure proper fit.I would like to believe that I just received a faulty product - however, I bought TWO (2!) of these and they both had the same issue. I guess there is the possibility that both of the screen protectors came from the same [bad] batch, but I'm not about to spend money on more. If Boxwave cares to send me 2 replacements, I'll be happy to give them another chance (and adjust this review accordingly if they are properly sized).On the plus side, at least I know I'm still good at applying these suckers without getting any lint trapped between the protector and screen.
The cable seem fine but send shotty video at best and no audio at all. Do not purchase!!!! Sending mine back today.
One channel only. I moved it outside just to see if it would get more and it still got one only.
The router has many configurible features and is rather easy to setup. During the two months of ownership, it had to be rebooted a couple of times. It failed completely after two months of runing on my network UPS
Zaurus users, there is an &quot;old&quot; and a &quot;new&quot; version of this card. This is the new version, which is less expensive, but DOES NOT work out of the box with the current Zaurus Spectrum drivers available on myzaurus.com (or on socketcom.com). The old version is the WL6000 (B00005RZP3) which does have Zaurus driver support as of 3/6/2004.Don't buy this cheaper, newer card unless you're convinced the drivers are available at the time you read this.
Donna Tartt. Oh, how we love thee. Let us count the ways. I have been enjoying my wife's reading of this literary venture for the past couple of weeks now, on edge at every tediously heinous bend that the plot, such as it was, took. I heard about the snake and the water tower and the gun and about who framed Roger Rabbit and every other long-suffered detail. Though she was hooked and anticipating an ending, a resolution of you will, hoping for the bombastic finale blaring with Tchaikovsky and the cannon fire, heralding the close of yet another well-earned read.&quot;The End.&quot;WHAT? You've got to be flipping kidding me. Judy Blume's Super Fudge had more entertaining value and more finality than &quot;The Little Friend&quot;. Now, I have read many a thome over the years. Even a 1886 biography on John Adams and a 1856 bio on George Washington. I experienced much more satisfaction in the culmination of these less heralded volumes than this lack-luster tripe. I would suggest no-doze, five pounds of Juan Valdez in a single espresso cup and sharp tacks driven under the fingernails to keep those of you who are bored enough with this reality to throw yourselves from the edge of sanity to read this book. One half star for the sheer audacity of the effort. The other half star for fooling the masses into funding Ms. Tartt's deluded authorship and for entrancing such a strong soul as that of my wife. We need a shrink.
This product has been discontinued by Black and Decker for years and the items Amazon is offering do not work. The batteries are too old and will not hold a charge. Mine was DOA and returned but still no refund.
The audio on my AKAI tv stopped working after one year. I have tried to contact AKAI customer service to resolve the problem, still waiting for a reply. IT has been over 2 months. I will NEVER buy from AKAI again. DO NOT BUY!!!!
I spent over 2 1/2 hrs. (after 1 hr. myself) on the phone with HP trying to install this printer. It never would work right. The HP tech said there is a problem in the software program of this printer. This HP DESKJET 940C is everyone's worst installation nightmare!
The camera just fits in without leaving much room for the extra batteries or the cable. These are usually the things you want to keep with the camera. Moreover it isnt even water proof. In the image it looks as if it has a zip running all along the opening but it is not so and the top is protected just by a flap. Also I do not like wearing it with my belt so every time I take the camera out, it hangs from the camera strap with a small tight loop that is fastened by a button. If I unfasten it I have to carry it along, and if I keep it on, it really is a hindrance.I think they could do a better job with the design.
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 tried to use the COBRA and was disapointed. We tried to look for restaurants and the three places we tried were not in the system. When we tried to enter a restaurant we knew was at a certain location, the COBRA did not recognize the place we were looking for. Also, the unit told us to go to the "highlighted street" after entering a selected restaurant but did not direct us (as a gps should) to the street. One street we were directed to was not an actual street and had rocks across the road so we could not drive down the street and had to redirect ourselves another way.
This product is made by Audiovox, a company which is notorious for their cheap/poor quality components and devices. Terk is a lie - the box says Audiovox.That being said, I gave it a chance. It is poor. You hear a loud pop when it switches on. You hear a loud pop when it adjusts to a new volume input (when the music or something gets louder). It pops just about every scene change, and sometimes multiple times within the same scene. It's just a piece of garbage.Also, when watching a recorded lecture, (poor quality recording), I could not make out some of the details/words when running through this thing. Had to unplug, and go straight into the tv to be able to understand the lecture (which had bad sound quality to begin with). Basically, it made bad into worse. It does regulate the volume, but it does it in a way that is unacceptable. Better but similar products MUST be available. DO NOT BUY.
DO NOT buy this RAM. If you're currently using any RAM that is somewhat descent you're better off sticking with it. The latency on this RAM is horrible and the 1 GB I have runs faster than the 2 GB I ordered from TigerDirect. Now I have to deal with returning it; if they'll even accept a return.
Recording on the RQ-L31 precludes playback on other equipment. Quality transcribers don't have three-times playback, so you are relegated to using this recording device for playback and transcribing.
I've either received a faulty modem or it has major compatibility issues with the VIA Apollo 133A chipset. I'm A+ certified &amp; have never had so much hassle with a modem. Once I was able to track down the tech support number (not an 800#) that is hidden in the .pdf files on the install CD, I called &amp; received the most condescending &amp; rude *help* of any tech support I've dealt with.I also have a Creative Modem Blaster USB &amp; most definitely recommend it over the Zoom 3090. At least with Creative, if you run into install problems, you have great tech support. Zoom isn't worth the hassle. It hurts to give it 1 star.
You have to buy their special handle to be able to use this. Better look elsewhere...to find something more user-friendly.
We live in the country back a lane. When the wind blows, the power flickers.I bought 2 HTUPS 500s and an HTS 3500 filter. The HTS 3500 was plugged into a 1K UPS, then the HTUPS 500s were plugged into the HTS 3500 filter. THe first died after 42 days, the second 10 days later.On the phone, Monster told me that the HTUPS 500 isn't covered because it was plugged into another UPS. I pointed out their HTS 3500 line filter was between and if it was any good, should more than clean any interference from the 1K UPS.The last Monster products I'll ever buy.
Do NOT buy this product. I have used several wired print servers before, ALL without problem, THIS is the only one I have ever come across that doesn't work well. The print driver repeatedly goes to "sleep" and may or may not wake to print. FORGET about Netgears customer service, unless you like wasting your time. Netgear's policy is, the first THREE responses will be canned ones that have NOTHING to do with your issue, then they bump it to "level 2" who then proceed to waste AT LEAST another week providing more canned responses that indicate they have no idea what they are doing and no training. Well, at least Netgear employs people in 3rd world toilets so they won't have to starve. Buy a different product, this is junk.
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.
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.
if you want a decent headset one that works with a helmet for get it because this has a single pin connection and helmet headsets all that i found were two pin connections the radio itself works greats but not much in the line of helmet headsets
I purchased this item to save time entering business cards by hand, but never was able to get it to work. The software for this is very basic and I was not impressed. Immediately downloaded with glitches. I would not reccomend this item and will be looking for a different solution. I found this instead: [...]
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..
I owned a Kodak DC3400 before and the Canon Powershot A75 seemed so much better when I started using it. It took great pictures, no complains there, great saturation and focus. About 11 months later it started to have glitches. At first it would auto switch from capture mode to playback mode, making it impossible to take pictures. Eventually the capture mode would kick in and after a few shots...bang!..all by itself the camera would switch to playback mode again. This was very annoying and it continued for awhile until recently.Now my camera only previews images that are stored in the memory card but CAN'T take pictures. The lens does not open no matter what I try.I have searched the internet intensively and discovered that I'm not alone; many people are experiencing similar situations. I don't think that the Canon Powershot series was built to last.Take my advice: Avoid this camera!
UPDATE: DVD doesn't fit in box, product is officially shit.yes, SLIM is the key word. These things are supper skinny, and there walls are paper thin. I will not be getting these again, in fact I am a little bit embarrassed to hand these to my clients. However I have 100 of these to use and no time to send them back.BOTTOM LINE: VERY CHEAP, 100 CASES, SUPPER THIN, LOW QUALITY.It depends what your expectations are; it might not bother some people.
Just received this BoxWave USB Lightning cable. As others have mentioned the Lightning plug is slightly larger than the Apple OEM and requires some effort to insert into the Iphone 5. I am hesitant to use it until I hear more reports, particularly regarding any damage to the iPhone as a result of forcing a plug into the slot. It says GUARANTEED to charge and sync, but no guarantee as to any damage it might do to the iPhone.
So i ordered this dash kit for my 2006 Kia spectra, which i would strongly recommend against. The fitment was terrible and barely fit a head unit to begin with, not to mention when sitting in the dash there was about a 2mm gap all around the kit. The kit was labeled correctly but clearly was not the correct kit for a 2006 Kia Spectra.
About 30 minutes after I bought this player it gave the message "OOPS" while playing back an mp3 file. After much searching, it turns out that this is the error message when the player has a buffer problem. Unfortunately, you can't turn the buffer off, and if you move around through your music a lot, you'll be seeing OOPS a lot.I've had this player for a shade under a year now, and when it's not giving me the standard OOPS message, it works fairly. The seek time between mp3s isn't TOO bad, and if you just let it play through it's passable. The sound quality isn't too bad, either. It's a bit of a warmer sound compared to a similarly priced Sony model. The sound was the main reason I stuck with this model after trying Sony, Virgin, and RCA models.Unfortunately, I keep seeing OOPS more and more often these days - and it's a pervasive problem. It's pretty common, and I've tried 2 of these players with the same effect. Unfortunately, now the player is getting to the point where it will not even play normal CDs. It has started crackling and skipping, unable to play, on even brand new CDs.If you can find this player really cheap, it may not be a bad purchase. If, however, you are looking for something that will last a while with few problems, you may wish to look elsewhere.
Description title says that they are mylar framers corners but they are not, instead I was sent polyester framers corners.
I thought long and hard over this purchase, read all the reviews, etc, and finally took the plunge.I was very disappointed.I went through the setup, which was painless, and started trying it out. I found myself going back to my pile of remotes that 'felt' like remotes, rather than dealing with the 880's small buttons. I found it impossible to operate by touch, which is a big minus for a remote. I know many say that it takes some patience and configuration to get just right. While this may be true, it takes almost 20 minutes -each time- to update your changes. This is ridiculous.In terms of general operation, it does work as expected, most of the time. I programmed some specialized activities, like "Listen to 80's". It did set all the correct inputs (including discrete inputs on my Sony 40V2500, which even the native remote doesn't have).. But about 25% of the time, it would misfire on one of the actions. I found it annoying to have to keep the remote pointed while it went through all the commands.. I'd almost rather do everything myself.Many have said that the tactile response just isn't there. I couldn't agree more. The lower buttons are ok, but I think the customizable ones up top are awful.On top of everything else, although it knew about my Denon 2106 receiver, some of the codes didn't work right (the inputs). While I know Logitech has a reputation for readily correcting these issues (or I could probably have learned the commands from the original remote), this pushed me over the edge. I ended up sending it back. My search for the perfect remote continues..
The item I received was neither a 5 pack, nor Memorex as the photo and the title indicate. Instead it was 2 single Fuji Mini Discs. When I contacted the dealer I was told I should have read the fine print (sellers comments)which clearly stated what I was purchasing. Although the packing slip, email confirmation and origninal listing all matched the photo at Amazon, the items did not. I was told It would cost considerably more to purchase a five pack, which is simply not true. Buyers beware, check the Sellers comments. I don't fault Amazon, but think the sellers comments should not be allowed to contradict both the title and photo of the item up for sale.
This item was recieved with a defective connection to the electrical adapter.At first I thought it was the radio but discovered that the radio worked fine.Amazon is amazing at handling returned and I ordered a different home kit.
This thing provides less light when aimed directly at the keyboard than the laptop screen does with the screen pointed slightly upward. It's very, very bad. Yes, it's only a few bucks, but it's not even worth that. Seriously. I'll be returning my simply for the principle of the thing.EDIT: It fell apart a few days after I wrote this review and I just threw it away. It's a real piece of junk.
Being spoiled by previosly purchased protective covers for Palm PDAs and other cameras, I expected a reasonably close match to my Canon 550.Not the case with this item. You must trim it to size on both sides and then carefully place it over the screen without air bubbles to distort the display. Both tasks both daunting and unsuccessful in my two attempts. Had I not used two of the protectors in making these attempts, I would have returned the item for a refund.Instead, I simply added the cost to "education" and went on about my life.
The product did what it was supposed to however one of the terminals broke when I tried to tighten it on first install with minimal pressure. It's pretty much good for a paper weight now.
Cheaply made in materials and looks, but worked fine for approximately 2 months. Now both fans sound like they're in agony. Tried using compressed air to clean--didn't work. Need to jamb something under metal plate so the hurtful sound of the rackety fans doesn't travel through the wood of my desk. Do not purchase. You are warned!
I purchased the above product and have found out the hard way that this brand is PURE JUNK! This was a second time that I purchased a product under this brand name of Coby but I can tell you this is the LAST time. The first was so bad I returned it for a full refund but told myself it was that particular product. Not the whole product line of the company. I was very wrong.Coby products are overall substandard and at best perform poorly. If you are a savy consumer at all do yourself the biggest favor of your life and run from anything they offer. Even for free it is not worth it.My opinion: Coby is code for Crap.There are plenty of other brands out there in the marketplace that go to the trouble to earn your business.Coby just makes believe and sells the very worst crap out there.I don't always buy the very best. Sometimes, I am looking for a real economy model of something. I can make excuses for lack of options and unresponsive performance but I can not turn away from any product that just can't perform the duties of the basic machine. Coby is one brand that doesn't seem to care what they produce.BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY, BUY ANY OTHER BRAND BUT AVOID COBY. IT JUST ISN'T WORTH YOUR MONEY OR YOUR TIME.
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!
These earphones provide excellent sound for the money. Rich bass, sharp treble and tight sound isolation with the comfortable and adjustable rubber earpieces.However I experienced painful electric shocks in both ears if I put pressure on my eardrums, such as getting up from a chair. And that was before I stood in the puddle of water. Just kididng. Shocks occured in first and Sony-provided replacement pair. They eventually replaced with an on-the-ear model.I have no problems with other Sony headphones or earphones, I think the speaker membrane was positioned too close to my eardrums. Since there are on other comments about this issue, I'll assume its isolated, but beware of shocks on perhaps a smaller scale.
The sound on this is terrible! You could get better sound from a transistor radio! Save your money.
Never got the product, must have been delivered to an incorrect address. Got a full refund.
I would be very cautious about buying anything from TimeZone123. The Invicta watch they shipped to me lost 30 minutes per day right out of the box, but when I complained, they refused to take it back.
They have already quit working. I had them resting on my knee and they fell to the floor less than two feet. They have not worked since. I could understand if they had been dropped repeatedly, but I would have expected more from Sony.
I gave it 2 stars because the pictures are misleading, i bought it intended for my Coby kyros Tablet and it was a complete waste of money, Its not an Mini USB to USB adapter. For those that dont know what 5pin means, its the old type of square type of por that old keyboards used before...
Well, I got scammed. These cables do not work. My Roku image was covered with static. Swapped cables with one I purchased a while back somewhere else (for about the same price) and it worked great. Do not buy these cables...
Terrible terrible terrible.Very easy to install. That is when the trouble starts. After I restarted my computer, network settings were erased. Tech support doesnt speak english, and doesnt help.The very low price lures you in, but after fooling with the thing for hours you will realize you should have just gone with Linksys to begin with. Save yourself the trouble.
This is not the first remote control I've ever owned but by far has been the most frustrating to try and set up. I just got a new 50" plasma and high def cable. Even the most basic cable functions like channel up and down don't work on this remote. Tech support's solution: "Go through the pages." In other words, if I want to change channels, I have to scroll through pages to where the "Channel + and - are. Are you kidding me?!!!!I just spent an hour trying to set up a macro. I called tech support who offered solutions that should've been included in the instruction manual, which, by the way, is very confusing. When I tried to use the macro for the DVD set up, the TV was still on the cable input. The tech support rep I called on the first go 'round said that I would have to select "Input" during the set up. Not wanting to use any more cell phone minutes, I tried that. It did nothing to correct the problem. Since I really wanted to be able to use this thing, I bit the bullet and called again the next day. I got a different tech who told me that you had to select the input with the TV remote during step three. Would have been nice if the first tech had told me this. The whole thing was so messed up, I reset it and started over. Now, it won't recognize the cable box at all! Tech support's answer: "There's no reason it shouldn't recognize it now if it did before." Thanks a bunch Einstein! I could've told you that!I bought this unit a few months ago so I would have it when I finally took the plunge and bought the new TV, so there's no sending it back. I feel as though I took my hard earned $85 and threw it out the window. I had to stop myself from enjoying the meager satisfaction of smashing this piece of _____ on the tile floor.
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..
It won't cover the whole ear. It is good for kids with small ears. It hurts my ears after one hour. The sound is OK.
Initially, I noticed a significant reduction in the "volume blasting" of TV commercials and background music. I have a hearing problem that makes loud noises painful. Set-up was accomplished in less than three minutes. Although not perfect, not quite as effective with high frequency sounds, it worked well at first. One month later, it stopped working altogether.My money would have been just as well spent had I flushed it down the toilet. Some lessons are learned for free, others cost a few bucks.Substandard components? Caveat emptor!NOT RECOMMENDED!
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.
After a year of using it, it shuddenly stops retracting the lens, 'focus error'. I still don't know if it can be repaired (I took it to service yesterday), or how much will it cost...My advise is this: the camera is great, good pictures, easy of use. Think of it as a funny one-year toy.I was so happy with this camera that I even would consider buying Fujifilm again! At the same time, I feel very dissapointed because I never think that the camera would last so few time!
Same functionality without the pretty colors: 100 ties for under $10.Velcro Reusable Self-Gripping Cable Ties, 0.5 Inches x 8 Inches Long, Black, 100 Ties per Pack (91140)
This was the worst electronics puchase I've ever made. When I first got the mini it was great, looked nice and sounded great. Within about 6 months battery life started to go way down, after a year it was down to nothing, didn't work properly, would show a full charge and not last more than 20 minutes. If you're going to take a chance on an iPod, definitely get a newer different model that may be of better quality than this one.
Somewhere in the some six hundred overwritten, ponderous pages of Donna Tartt's disappointing &quot;The Little Friend,&quot; a captivating coming-of-age novel exists. But to find it, readers must wade through page-long descriptive paragraphs, narrative detours so lengthy that one is left wondering what the central plot is and characters so predictably unidemensional they set one's teeth on edge. What makes Tartt's second novel so bad is that she is a good writer, a talented observer of the human condition and an interesting commentator on existential dilemmas. Her novel betrays her abilities.Presumably, endearing Harriet Dufresnes intends to solve a decade-long hushed mystery as to why her older brother Robin was discovered hanging from a tree in her yard. Instead, the author leads readers into a mystery as to why they continue to read. Interesting characters wither or disappear; minor characters receive excessive examination. Stereotypes abound, and not in subtle manners. The African-American maids who hover in the households of Harriet's aunts' homes speak as if living in antebellum period instead of the 1970s; Tartt acts as if the civil rights movement never occurred in the South and that older African-Americans are comfortable with Stepin Fetchit roles. Harriet's evil antagonists are poster boys for white trash in-breeding. Their descent into drug-saturated paranoia wears thin quickly, and their mendacity assumes a surreal, cartoon-like quality.Tartt does display talent when, during the rare occasions she permits Harriet to explore her own potential for danger and insight, the author allows the narrative to absorb the reader. However, those moments are rare. Instead, her novel predictably reverts into languid, esoteric, infatuated descriptive passages. These overwritten sections may well cause the reader to wonder if the author was paid by the word. And what words. Many times, Tartt prefers vocabulary designed to confuse rather than enlighten; in this sense, what ought be a humble, child-focused book becomes an exercise in pretentious, author-centered verbiage.Other reviewers have lauded &quot;The Little Friend&quot; for its atmosphere and psychological insights. The &quot;New York Times&quot; even selected it as a &quot;Notable Book;&quot; its reviewer predicted it would become &quot;a special kind of classic.&quot; Donna Tartt may have indeed written a classic, but not in the way she had intended. Readers seeking a young, honorable, conflicted female protagonist ought reread &quot;To Kill a Mockingbird,&quot; and Donna Tartt should consider remembering that in many great works of fiction, &quot;less is more.&quot;
this is a piece of crap, don't waste your money on it. It keep resetting itself with no reason, and it take 5-6 minute to reset every time, very annoying.
Your statement it's NOT true at all. You are lucky my son places an order otherwise you have never had my money. Please take a look at other seller AGAIN and you will see that your price is robbery! I demand for you to return the difference of $9.35 that you took from my kids this Christmas! You paid .64 cents for shipping and that is the truth!
These cables are low priced for a reason: they do not work on most applications! They are "improper format" for PS3, XBox, HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and most other High Definition applications. They will work fine in low-grade DVD to flat screen applications and they actually prove valuable when you want the convenience of a single-cable setup in a basic setup, but you're better off spending more money on better cables for more serious home theaters. They are compatible w/ DirecTV digital DVR to TV setups if this is what you're looking for. I can't speak for cable, U-Verse or Dish Network. Overall, I'm sorry I bought these.
I just ran across these customer reviews on the Kodak G600 printer dock and found so many similarities with my experience -- bought the camera first, then the printer in March 2007. Worked great at first -- produces bright, good quality pictures; fairly easy setup between camera directly or computer; no messy ink or toner; BUT.... when it shoots craps, forget it!I had the same trouble with paper rollers... researched the troubleshooting and did the cleaning with some alcohol and Q-tips, fixed that problem.Then I was in the process of printing several photos and the color cartridge indicator light came on. After I had taken out the old one and inserted the new one, as I had done numerous times, the printer started up again briefly but then stopped with the red cartridge icon light blinking. When I tried to remove the cartridge, it wouldn't come out. I tried numerous ways for quite a while, even temporarily taking off the top and side panels - we were finally able to remove the cartridge by breaking it (the cartridge) and extracting it in pieces. However, I still could not insert a new cartridge.Since luckily it was still barely under warranty, I had to get a duplicate sales receipt from the store I purchased it from and ship it to a service center. I think they sent me back a different "refurbished" printer and it has never worked properly... pictures come out very fuzzy or grainy, seems like something's not lined up right.I guess I'm glad to see I'm not alone with this. I too hope Kodak can do whatever to improve the reliability and longevity of what could be a cool little printer.
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 learned my lesson the hard way with this software. From now on I will read the reviews before I purchase any software of this nature. I spent $50 on 123 Copy DVD old 2010 to create backup for my DVD's and then spent all day trying to figure the software out. No directions, nothing to help out whatsoever. Tried going to 123 website and that didn't work either. The tutorial wouldn't work, the online tech support would not submit, there is no number to call..... nothing. Save yourself the headache and find something better.
I thought this might be a low cost alternative to adding a new stereo to my car in order to listen to my Ipod while driving. I wasn't expecting the world but the quality and performance of this unit are unsatisfactory. Not only is it diffibult to get a signal but the sound quality is poor. THe manufacturing of the unit itself is low, within five minutes of opening the package the front label started buckling. Save your money and get a pair of headphones instead.
It does not last nearly as long as the rated Ah implies. I guess you get what you pay for.
As other reviewers have also noted, the latch did not engage in my Garmin GPSmap 396. Gently pulling on the latch caused it to engage for now, but I'm concerned about this fix not being permanent and the battery falling out in flight.After a full charge (charged for over a day to make sure the charge was truly complete), the unit's battery monitor shows approximately 20% charged, and the battery lasts about half an hour.
I bought this computer for my son in March. For a week it worked fine, then it hung. Apple support is totally unable to fix it. Beware Apple hype about their products and, particularly, their ridiculous support.Apple MacBook Pro MB133LL/A 15.4-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
I've had these for a few hours now. I've played with the equalizer on my laptop, and tried to get a satisfying sound out of them, but I've just not been able to!The bass is weak, and the mids seem to be too loud. The "bass booster" appears to be a rubber shroud placed over the speaker element in an attempt to "drive" more sound to your ear. It doesn't work all that well; I'd recommend Koss's "The Plug" or "The SparkPlug" ear phones. They deliver a MUCH more satifying bass, and reproduce a more even sound. I like the Koss models because the ear cushions they provide are for a MUCH more snug fit, and deliver more of the sound directly to your ear.These earphones also provide a very poor isolation from the outside environment (my primary reason for purchasing them). I can't drown out office noise with them.These will be returned immediately.
Pictures can be great -- but this camera EATS BATTERIES. I've taken several thousand photos with it over the past year, and it consumes batteries! You must factor battery usage into the overall cost of ownership for this camera. Don't ever leave home without a spare set. (I've also tried rechargable AA energizers -- but get less than 20 photos per charged set.)
EPSON PERFECTION V700 SCANNER - FAR FROM PERFECTIONI have owned, loved and recommended Epson products since the 1980's. The quality was always great, as was their technical support, customer service and customer satisfaction. Because of this, I have owned ONLY Epson photo printers and scanners. I do own another brand laser printer, a Brother, I love it.I have actually intervened in a sale at Best Buy where the salesperson was pushing an HP photo printer on a customer and told them to buy Epson, as there was no comparison in the quality of the print, the product and the support. The customer ended up walking out of the store with the Epson printer.My satisfaction with Epson came to a halt the other day when I experienced a problem with my still under warranty Epson V700 scanner. I scanned approximately25 photos and the carriage stopped moving, red light flashed and it was dead.I called tech support, they kept asking me the same stupid questions over and over, and finally decided I had a hardware failure and the unit needed to be serviced. They referred me to an authorized Epson repair service in my state, and told me to contact them to have the unit repaired. I asked about shipping, they said that Epson would take care of it.The next morning I called the authorized repair service, no answer, left messages, no calls back. Called about 50 times, only got voice mail. Finally I got someone on the phone who told me that I must ship the unit to them by FedEx or UPS for repair.I called Epson's tech support again, and they told me they will not pay the frieght, that would be on me, even though the unit was still under warranty. I checked the cost to ship with insurance, about $50.00 each way.Needless to say, I am not a happy camper, either with the performance of the scanner or the fact that I have to shell out another $100.00 for a scanner that was obviously defective out of the box.I will not purchase an Epson product again, nor will I ever recommend their products to friends, colleagues, family or strangers at Best Buy.Too bad Epson hasn't maintained the high standards of quality, customer service and satisfaction it did in the past.
The Super DVD burner has excellent build quality. A quite and smooth CD and DVD player. That said, do not buy or install until you have checked with iomega to see if CDW/RW DVD drive in your computer will not conflict with the iomega's burn programs. If their is a conflict and you attempt to install, you will not only discover that the burner will not work but you will spend hours patching the Windows XP burner program and reinstalling your present burner program. The DVDIT! and Hot Burn programs are loaded conflicts. Some vidio editing programs you may own (or plan to buy) will just not work. Iomega's support is fast but take their advice with caution. Some conflicts are &quot;fatal&quot; and you may end up with a burner that will sit on the shelf until you buy a new computer. A card that is packed with the burner states: &quot;STOP! DO NOT return this product to the store! If you hit a snag, we can help you.&quot; If you are not 'up and running' and their techinical staff has not solved the snag in 48 hours, DO RETURN the product to the store. Five stars for build quality, three stars for technical help, one star for compatability of their burning programs.
I bought this very cheaply to use to collect data files from my students in class to my own thumb drive. Out of the box I checked it out to see how fast it worked. Luckily I backed up my test drives. After attempting a transfer between two devices, my 512 MB IBM Thumb Drive was completely destroyed (data gone AND unable to hold a reformat. Maybe I have a unique case, but I am taking this thing back immediately.
hey looked cool but this player is is not compatable with windows xp, great value but for everyone that just upgraded, or soon will upgrade to windows xp, you will want to smash the stupid thing against the wall. it is very frustrating and i keep banging my head against the computer screen. there are no drives to be found online and no help in the manual. it doesn't even say "not compatable with windows xp" on the box. what a mistake this product is, i just wasted two hours of my life trying to get it to work, don't buy it!
Purchased product. Installed it and could not get it working. Spent 6 weeks trading phone and e-mail messages with Pinnacle support team. Finally after all that time they assigned someone from level two support to assist who informed me that it would not work in my environment.
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!
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.
I own one of these. It stopped working on the 94th day I bought it. Customer support is practically non-existent. The only &quot;human&quot; I could talk to was the receptionist (extremely rude!!!) at the corporate office who told me everyone was &quot;busy&quot; and that she could only take my name and number. After many long distance calls, calls to their toll-fee number (which is always busy), letters, and emails (all which have gone unanswered), I'm stuck with a defective DVD player. I even posted my complaint on their website (which promised an answer within 24 hours). That was over a month ago, and still nothing. After doing some research on the net, it seems this is a defective machine. I will never, ever buy anything with the name &quot;APEX&quot; affixed to it!
Same problem as everybody else - it stops recognizing any DVD. Mine manifested the problem one week after the warranty expired.
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.
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.
The scanner itself gave me good scans of my documents and pictures and did so promptly. So I was very satistfied with the hardware and with the transfer speed from the scanner to my PC.But the software was a nightmare - a problem that after 3 days, 4 reinstalls, 2 repairs, and 2 calls to HP Support led me to return the scanner.Here's what happened with the software. The HP Director showed up with red X's instead of icons, and it had text that was in courier or some other format that stuck out the right side of the window. The preview screen showed up the same way, plus the preview area was about as big as my thumbnail and not enlargable in any way that I could find.I went online with HP Support, and the result was a recommendation for an uninstall and reinstall. I did this, being careful to unplug the USB from the PC and power from the scanner, but the results were the same. Back online with HP Support, who contended that there was a "software conflict", even though I had shut down everything possible with task manager and no applications were running when I did the install or when I tried the HP Director and Preview again.I wound up doing a total of 4 reinstalls and 2 "repairs". None of them did any good. In fact, things even got worse. My Ulead Photoimpact and Microsoft Imaging now somehow no longer could find the TWAIN.DLL (which they at least could do after the first install), even though TWAIN.DLL was definitely there in the Windows directory and I copied it off the install disk again just to be certain it was not corrupted somehow.After 3 days and nights of trying mightily to make it work, I had enough and took it back.I was not at all impressed with the HP support quality. It was great that they were there and very responsive, but their "help" was totally useless. Unfortunately, this was what I experienced when my otherwise excellent HP 6200C scanner just would not work most of the time. HP support's answer to everything is reinstall the software and if that does not work then it is a "software conflict".So I am shopping again for a scanner.UPDATE August 15, 2004: After the bad experience with the HP 3979, I gave up hope of finding a good scanner. But a month ago I bought a Canon LiDE 80, and it is wonderful.
This cable does not "fit" into my Canon camera. It would seem that it is designed for a different type of output. On close inspection there is a slight difference in the plug that inserts into the camera! It is totally worthless.
I bought this detector after I got a speeding ticket from a Sheriff which I was sure I would have avoided if I had had a detector in hand. I &quot;tested&quot; it on several occassions and I have to say that it did save me from a few tickets. My next ticket came in spite of my cherished detector from a well hidden trooper. The only sign from the detector was a short bleep, which I didn't think anything off until it was too late. The bottom line is that this detector does not have good long range detection, and if you do hear something chances are you've already been clocked! It is a nice detector if you want to be aware of emergency vehicles, some construction signs, and some cops with old equipment. The compas is also nice to have if you need to know quickly which way you're heading. But be cautious if you speed, because this baby won't tell you until its too late.
Bought this lens cleaner for my DVD Player, but as I found out after receiving it, it's for CD/DVD-ROM computer drives, as well as game units. Won't work on a DVD player. Need computer operating system to make it work.More stars if was more accurately described. Can't comment as to the actual product effectiveness.
Almost a year to the day after the camera was bought, i turn it on and it greets me with SYSTEM ERROR and a LOUD clicking noise coming from the lens side of the camera. lovely. haven't taken it in yet to see how much this is going to cost me.and this is with me ONLY taking approx 40 pictures.
I purchased a Toshiba M45-S331 on Feb. 2 at Office Depot for $1299.99 after rebates. I got it home, and fell in love with it instantly...until I decided to try out the wireless. I had my power features set so that when I was on battery it switched to the maximum life mode and when I was on AC it was the Maximum performance mode. I was walking around the house wireless surfing the internet - no problem....until I plugged my AC back in. The machine locked up hard. No ctrl+alt+del...no nothing....it was froze. I called it a glitch and cut it off and back on. I was working on battery, and plugged it up again while surfing the net and it hard locked again. I assumed I had a bad laptop, so I returned it to Office Depot on Feb 3. I took another one home thinking surely that it wouldn't do this....but it did. I was also able to duplicate the problem on the one on display at Office Depot. It seems as long as you don't have your wireless turned on...it will do fine going from battery to AC. As long as you don't plan on wirelessly surfing the net and plugging up to AC at the same time, it should be a great laptop. One side note - this was the only toshiba model that had this problem that Office Depot had on display. But...I decided to try my luck with Sony so I ordered one today.
The sound that comes from this unit is not very good, in my opinion - kinda like a factory car stereo with factory speakers. The sound is only 5 watts per channel. For the same money you can get 50 watts per channel. The difference isn't just a lack of power, but you don't get a clean signal that includes highs and lows.
These binoculars are horrible. First off, the software is way too complex (and I am a software engineer so I know it doesn't need to be that way). My dad, who is good with computers, couldn't even get the pictures off the camera. And of course the ONLY way to get the pictures of the camera is through the Roxio software (i.e no way of browising to the pictures). But the worst thing is the picture quality. The picture my dad took of deer were all dark and blurry. I thought maybe it was him taking pictures wrong, so I took some pictures at my well-lit workplace. COMPLETE GARBAGE! So,If you buy this after reading this review then I think that you and these binoculars are a perfect match. BTW, I have the camera binoculars from Simmons, which are not that great, but at least they are functional, which is light years ahead of these Bushnell ones.
If you're doing an install that requires at least 4 gauge, then this is not the kit for you. The insulation on the wire is pretty thick, but the copper is very limited and looks more like 8 gauge. Before buying this I called Boss Audio to get the fuse rating and they said it was 100A. It looks more like 80A based on the thickness of the metal. I bought a 4 gauge kit in walmart which was clearly a 4 gauge and much bigger than what I received with this and came with a true 100A fuse as clearly indicated by it's size.
Heavy perspiration a logical result of intense exercise goes through the neoprene and wets the Ipod.I've tried to put the armband on top of the t-shirt sleeve to no avail.Furthermore any type of weight lifting even moderate or arm movement loosens the band , sliding it down the arm. Do NOT use it to row, weight lifting, elyptical bike, or in any situation associated with arm motion. It is acceptable for stationary bike riding and leisurely walking. Sweat permeatiion is still an issue.Otherwise the Ipod can be well operated with the cable out of the way.Not worth the money since it doesn't fulfill basic claims
I bought the Archos 605 mainly for the hard drive capacity. I didn't want to be locked into the iTunes format and it seemed like the Archos was a good choice.My complaints are the following:They make a lot of claims about what it can do, then they nickel and dime you for those features. It's like 30 bucks if you want to get on the internet, and more if you want to play other types of video format. Before you know it you are paying more than you anticipated.The battery life is very short.It freezes up on me when I try to play certain audio files (I don't know why).The website is not user friendly.User interface on the device is not as smooth as the iTouch or iPhone.Finally there are not many manufacturers building accessories for it. For the iPod you can buy various protective cases and speakers that you can plug it into. There is like nothing for the Archos.It is not worth the money. Buy something else like an iPod.
We bought 3 of these a few years ago, so this review is for those who are still considering this model.The good: We broke the sheet feeder on top and called Sharp to purchase a replacement (unit is well out of warranty). The salesman could not find the item on his price sheet, so he sent a replacement for free! Very nice.The bad: We got these in 2005. All functions work fine (in XP), quality is ok. But I am always disappointed when a manufacturer does not provide updated drivers for a newer OS. We upgraded all our systems to Vista in 2007 and started to look for drivers on Sharp's web site for Vista. No luck. Sharp said they do not intend to support Vista and we needed to buy a newer model. Not acceptable solution. We did manage to get a driver to work the printer function in VIsta 32, but the other machines all use Vista 64 and would never recognize printer. Scanner and fax do not work under any version of Vista. So now, these are mainly slow copy machines and nothing more. And as other reviews mentioned, toner is well over $100! Compared to $60-$70 for our "newer" printers that DID upgrade to Vista64 drivers.
I purchased the PNY DDR2 PC2-5300 memory for my aging E-machines T-5062 computer. The total memory before the upgrade was only 1GB, hardly enough for any Windows Vista computer. So I upgraded using the PNY PC Memory Kit to 2GB. Immediately, there was a noticeable improvement.For 30 days, things were great! Yet, on day 31, my computer booted up with a Blue Screen. After spending 3 hours of multiple Blue Screens, I tracked down the problem to the RAM. When I replaced the RAM back to the original 1GB memory that came with the computer, the problem went away.DO NOT purchase this brand -- it's not worth it! To make matters worse, Amazon's 30-day return policy ended yesterday! What a piece of junk!
I finally closed my eBay account because I was so sick of crooks who listed items for 99 cents and then made their money on exorbitant shipping and handling charges. (one guy listed a USB flash drive for 99 cents and wanted EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS in shipping/handling)This seller is almost as bad. I added five of these $1.99 SD cards to my cart for a total of $9.95, then cancelled the order because the shipping would have been almost thirty bucks.Needless to say, this is ridiculous. I can ship five SD cards anywhere in the country for less than ten bucks. Why is Blue Proton charging thirty?This is just another way for unethical sellers to try to rip people off and make them think they're getting a good deal when they're really not.
I would not recommend buying this bag.I like the looks of the bag, and the space inside is adequate. You do have to place your items in just right for everything to fit properly. I've had compliments on it, even had a friend order one. The main complaint I've had which has had me several times ready to toss it is that it won't stay open. I'm constantly fighting it to keep it open long enough to place my items in the bag or take them out. I was hoping that with use it would eventually stay open. Not so. It's very frustrating trying to get items in and out of the bag and the bag keeps closing like it's trying to bite my hand off.I regret ever buying this bag, but for what it cost, unfortunately I'm stuck with it for a while.
For all of those who have had trouble getting this to HotSync under WinXP, a Palm support person finally got it fixed for me with a very simple solution. Make sure of the following:1) Make sure you are using Palm Desktop 4.0.1, NOT anything later. If you need to uninstall 4.1, and download the older Desktop 4.0.1, it is hard to find but can be found here: http://www.palmone.com/us/support/downloads/visor/win_desktop_401.html2) From there, basically follow Palm's instructions, except:3) Make sure both Local Serial and Local USB are checked in the HotSync menu,4) Check under Hotsync Setup that the Hotsync (virtual) Com Port used matches the PalmConnect Com port under Hardware...Device Manager..Ports (COM & LPT), and5) SET THE SPEED TO THE SLOWEST SPEED (9600). This is the key to all our problems!Then, after successfully performing a HotSync at the slow speed, you can bump the speed back up to "As fast as possible".With this I'll bump my rating up to 3 stars because it works but has poor manual and web site explanations for installing the drivers.Below is my original one-star review from yesterday, for reference:The box says it's compatible with Win98, Me and 2000. Palm supposedly has upgraded the drivers for XP- I downloaded these from the Palm web site. When installing this (on a new laptop with WinXP with no serial port) according to the instructions, everything seems to install fairly smoothly except that afterwards Hotsync can't find the "serial port" it's looking for. Which of course is the whole point of the device. I tried the suggestion of another user who said you need to use version 4.0.1 of Palm Desktop. I tried that and it gets a little farther along- recognizing "USB serial adaptor" as the installation device- but still doesn't work. Very frustrating.
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'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.
After 3 hours of trying to set this up, it was good at turning on and off the systems that were programmed in along with the main subject (like DVD player so on) but to do anything else it took many steps to do any normal adjustments, and if you are in any other area, besides the first menu you can't adjust the sound and I had a hard time trying to get back to the first menu, without turning off everything and starting over. I would be more than willing to pay this much for a device that I could control all of my systems, but it would have to be easy to use. I have like the other product that I have had from Logitech, but I don't think that this is a winner.
Could not have been more disappointed. It has color display and lighted buttons. Otherwise the universal remote that came with the TV is much better and easier to use and easier to quickly access the features you want. Even with the computer programming, the 880 was awkward with important features buried under multiple keystrokes...and did not offer all the features. It does not for example control the Motorola DVR recording and playback features.
Warning! This print server is not compatible with Windows 7 and LinkSys has not said when a driver will be made available.
I have owned this printer for about 2.5 years- and it is a bitter sweet relationship. When it works well, it is great. However, it is very temperamental and can really make you want to pull your hair out:1. ethernet port never worked- ended up using USB port2. Doesn't work on every USB port on my computers- had to play around and remember which one it works on3. while printing powerpoint slides or documents, for no reason at all it will set off an error page and then I get about 50 pages of ASCII error messages...wasting my ink and paper!4. locks up a lot and the fan is loud enough to wake up the house. won't turn off until you rebootI bought this to avoid spending $$$ at print shops for business docs...but the amount of babysitting I have to do to print docs is a real time drain. I have struggled so much that I have been late on proposals and lost business because it went into error mode.Aside from problems, the print quality is great. It is easy to operate. It's just unpredictable and temperamental.
I will change my review if the company's support comes through with a solution to my problem but, until then, I just lost my money on this product. While transferring over data from a clunky external hard drive, some nice family member closed my laptop (to save electricity, I suppose). Turns out, this is a death-blow for the Centon DataStick. It is now completely write protected. This must happen often because there are several online forums on how to fix this problem. Trouble is...none have worked. I've even downloaded two other programs that are supposed to fix this problem but they can't. Why? Because the disk is write-protected.Remember when you could write-protect a disk by clicking that little plastic thing? Was that such a bad system?
If you ever plan or intend to play older games DO NOT EVER buy this monitor... The company doesn't support low resolution modes such as 320x200 which are pretty common even today. Basically the monitor stretches the image too much vertically when using 320x200 and 640x400. Otherwise this monitor is nice but don't expect any sympathy from their support staff when you go boo-hoo. In fact, don't ever contact their support staff. Anyone who uses all caps in their emails anywhere makes me wonder how they will sound over the phone.
I can see no reason that Canon charges so much for the replacement toner cartridges and drum. I paid $600 for a printer 18 months ago and since then have spent that much replacing the drum and the toner cartridges. Also, Canon has some 'chip' in the cartridge that when it is low throws out an 'alarm' and will not let you print in color-is that cheesy or what?
Ordered the wrong docking station. But plan on getting a new radio so we kept it. Product was well made.
I purchased an EF 50mm 1:1.4 for my new EOS Rebel XTi about 6 wks ago. It worked great for about 70 shots, then the autofocus abruptly quit working and has not worked since.My other two lenses, the standard EFS 18-55,and an EFS 70-300mm, both work fine in AF mode.The EF 50mm lens takes very good pictures in MF mode,but I am very disappointed that this lens failed so soon. I would otherwise rate it a 5 as far as quality is concerned.
1. I am a Mac user, I can't uninstall the U3 software without a PC2. My PC at work, an XP sp2 machine can not even recognize the data storage partition. It only sees the U3 disk mounting.3. My HP multifunction printer (L7780) cannot recognize the data storage partition because of the U3 disk mounting.4. I can't even evaluate if this is a good USB device because the U3 software renders it useless every single instance I want to use it.5. There are plenty of third party applications out there that do exactly the same thing that the "smartdisk" software purports to do WITHOUT destroying all functionality of the device.6. SanDisk is a decent company. I understand why they want to include "value added" to their device, but this software significantly DECREASES the value of the device. People want things that work. This clearly doesn't.
Do not buy this product. I received it and attempted to install it according to their instructions. My computer didn't recognize it. I then attempted to use it as a replacement to my currect CD-ROM drive and that majorly messed up my computer. After I got that worked out I attempted to again set it up and found that although I was using a power cord that I know works, the drive didn't power up. I sent it back as defective.
not much more then a toy...very small....runs only on battries and they lasy only 45 mins or less!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING AT ALL..
This product only worked on 1 CD not 50. It did acually work but the wheel that fixes the CD started to come apart after only 1 CD. They said you could order replacement wheels but thats not exceptable. I would stay clear of this product, its a waste of time and money
I didn't have high expectations for this item.... I just wanted something simple that would display a few pics of my neice for my mom to show off to her friends. It was going to be a gift, but after receiving it, I realized that it was a piece of junk. Sure, the software is easy to use, but after resizing the pics to the manufacturer's specifications, I realized that nothing would help this thing work the way it should. After uploading about a dozen different pictures, there was not one that would allow the viewer to comprehend what the picture was of. The display was fuzzy, and just a general disappointment. Save your fifty bucks and go develop your photos on snapfish dot com into a hardcover photo album, and enjoy! That's what I did, and I only regret that I wasted so much time on this crappy product.
I bought this as a gift on 19 June and was given on 8 JUly.Within 2 weeks the device developed a fault, using the web help service did not cure the problem despite 3 attempts.Finally the device failed totally and is not of merchantable quality. Both Amazon and the' third party vendor declined to accept any responsibility for it.So we contacted Archos, who after much correspondence issued an RMA. The device was sent immediately, but it took a week to arrive in France. It has been sitting on a shelf for daysThe whole procedure clumsy and ineffecient.I have e-mailed the CEO bringing this to his attention but no reply after some days.
I purchased a Travel Doc 900 speaker and have had nothing but trouble with the product. When I turn the unit off it stays on and burns thru batteries. I probably have wasted 16 batteries until I discovered the problem. Creative Labs refuses to take it back or give me a credit-I bought an Ipod speaker from another company that works much better. I will never buy another Creative Labs product. By comparison, Logitech (for mouses) treats their customers much better!
My printer was great for 14 months, then I ran out of black ink, replaced it and got nothing but blank pages. I called Epson and they sent me to a website that will give me about $20 off a new Epson printer. You've got to be kidding! After my experience, and reading about the other disgruntled folks on this site I'll not be buying an Epson printer again. This one should have been recalled for defects. Shame on Epson for not taking care of it's customers. This is my second Epson printer and it will be my last.
This DVD has almost nothing to do with calibrating you tv, and focuses more on some unknown egoistic blonde singer named Jenna Drey. You are promised after calibrating you tv to be treated to her brand new cutting edge High Definition dorky music video (although the disc is a standard DVD).Useless calibration includes:1. How Black are your blacks (brightness). It leaves you hanging halfway not sure if the adjustment was adiquite.2. How bright are your whites (contrast). Same problem as brightness calibration3. Are your pictures colorful enough or way too colorfully? (color). Useless and weird!4. Are your tv sharp? Not explained correctly5. Am I too fat? Aspect ratio setting that a child can adjust.There is a cheesy dialogue thought the instructions read by Jenna, my favorite: "blacks are really screwed up", and my favorite" just relax for second, if you relaxed it's time to get back to work,"Color adjustment scene is really weird, 3 girls making weird gestures.Wait till you see the music video, oh my God it's BAD!! I kept the DVD just to show it to friends and get a good laugh...Here is the link to the video www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bXNDTaprMI
If you use a wireless router, this is NOT the product for you. The security feature built into the phone allows it to automatically adjust channels. Invariably, the phone will switch to a channel that will interefere with your wireless signal.
I have had several sticks of Kingston ram over the last ten years. Although some of my older computers just died and got outdated, my Kingston ram continues to work time and time again. Low price, reliable outstanding value, and it just never quits. Truly, the energizer of desktop and notebook memory.November 10.2010: The memory module just died. I am extremely disappointed since I have never had one go bad on me. I am told that although the Kingston warranty is for lifetime, I need to pay the shipping charges both to and from their RMA department. I ordered a replacement module made by Corsair which seems to be working well. I just sent back the defective one to Kingston and just pray I won't have to pay for the shipping back to me. I will think twice about buying another Kingston product since paying for shipping both ways is quite ridiculous.
I bought one of these a few months ago, and promptly returned it. There were just too many bugs. Plus I have to admit I was probably a little impatient as far as working with it to get it work. I'm one of those people that expects things to work perfectly right out of the box.Anyway, with the latest firmware release, the product seems to work well on both wireless G and RJ45 connections. I get fast and solid 54 mb connections with no problems.I did encounter trouble setting up the wireless at first. I was using the software that came with my wireless card to configure and connect. And that just would not let me connect with WPA security. So then I switched and used the stripped down interface that Windows provides, and that resolved the problem. WPA connections work just fine now.The user interface in the router is very nice. Most everything can be configured, which is nice for advanced users like me. I do not like that the unit has to reboot after most any change you make. I've never had another router that has to reboot so much after changes.The only other glaring omission is that the user interface does not seem to have a logoff button. Makes me worry about other people being able to get in as administrator.All in all a nice unit. Maybe after the next firmware release it will get 5 stars.
I purchased this radio mainly because of the built in speaker and that part of the stereo works great. the sound of it is amazing for the small size. BUT when i plug in my headphones(my own, not the ones they supplied) it sounded so flat and hollow. Also sangean products have a reputation for getting good reception but this radio does not. My CHEAPER sony walkman gets better reception with a lot less hiss. I am going to return this radio and either try a different brand or give a higher quality sangean a try.
I bought and installed this card with (relatively) little hassle. I'd never even opened up my computer before, but the card plugged in easily and I was feeling pretty cocky. When I started up my machine, I had to walk through the &quot;new hardware&quot; installation wizard *three* times before the card was properly recognized (probably not the card's fault... ). Then the real problems began. I chatted with no fewer than five tech support people at my ISP because although my DSL was up and running, neither Netscape nor IE5 was able to find the network. Finally, one guy thought to ask which brand of ethernet card I had. When I said Linksys, he said, &quot;Oh, no.&quot; Turns out they've had at least three other people who couldn't get these cards to function properly with Win98. I don't know who to hate more--Linksys or Microsoft.By the way, my ISP guy recommended Netgear or 3Comm as the best ethernet cards to buy.
I am 14 years old, and this was my 4th digital camera. It was a sleek camera with an interesting touch display for a good price. I bought it and loved it. I loved editing the pictures in-camera. I got so many comments on the easy to use touch screen user interface and everyone always crowded around it. The lens, however, would sometimes stall when powering down, causing it to automatically power-down and forcing me to push the lens casing manually back into the device. Eventually, one day, I powered on, and the lens completely fell off! I was horrified. I sent it in, and Pentax wanted $278.00 to fix the camera. Which was more than I paid for it in the first place! Needless to say, I did not pay for the camera repairs, and I'm now looking for a new digital camera. It also seems I am not the only one to have experienced such problems. Almost every single review for the next generation, the Pentax Optio T20, mentions the faulty lens. Also, the screen washes out COMPLETELY in bright light. The battery also lasts approximately two hours on each charge. All said, I will never buy another Pentax item.
I purchased this printer with high expectations. But was very disappointed. Right off, I had problems with paper jamming and printer errors. I even think it jammed so much that a small piece broke off. When it prints the quality is great but I have had a lot of trouble with it when trying to print on card stock. It doesn't appear to be very sturdy and makes me very nervous every time I try to print more than a few sheets at a time. Even regular bond paper has a tendency to jam if printing more than a couple sheets at a time. I've always thought HP printers were the way to go, but after this one, I don't know if I'll buy another HP.
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.
I received this last Christmas from a generous friend. As I began unwrapping the gift and almost immediately began to feel that I may have really received what I'd wished for. It was then exclaimed to me, after I had removed enough wrapping to see just what I'd wanted, &quot;It's guaranteed to be totally USB compatible!&quot; After I found NOTHING that looked even remotely like a USB connector in the box, it &quot;rained&quot; the rest of the morning with broken showers ALL EVENING LONG. My initial anticipation was appreciated but by the time everyone was absolutely impossible to HotSync the m100, my generous friend was angry to have made such a high ticket purchase (for a friend I think you'd agree). Palm, you ruined my Christmas 2000 with your short sitedness and the untrained sales reps in places selling your product. The thing completely shut down a few months later, just when my scripting ability had become nearly second nature. I'd give it ZERO stars if the option were available.
I knew it was too good to be true, but for $5 with shipping, why not try it? Well I had all kinds of video artifacting and degraded sound using this cable. So I shelled out another $10 and purchased one by Cables to GoCables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue). Now my video artifacting is limited to two or three channels and is intermittent. With the cheapo cable I was having issues with about 50% of the channels. Sure my home wiring probably has a lot to do with it, but unless you have flawless signal strength do yourself a favor and get a decent cable!
Yeah, just like everyone else, I'm getting the pixelated playback problems on my FIRST tape. If it weren't for that, this camera would be awesome. The nightvision recording is fantastic. I'm using TDK tapes. I'm going to return this camera like everyone else has. It's COMPLETELY USELESS without being able to use the playback!
This DVD player is fine, but I do not see much difference between my "regular" DVD player and this "upscaling" DVD player. I don't personally think the "upscaling" is worth the additional cost.
I, like the other customers. ordered this adaptor based on the recommendation from the site, and was disappointed when, on Christmas Eve, I realized this was not right for the keyboard we had ordered. This situation was particularly misleading since the adaptor was practically "bundled" for sale with a product for which it is not compatible.
I LOVED this tripod right when I got it. It's lightweight, comes with a case and a level and was pretty stable. Then one day while i was tightening one of the screws it stripped the plastic and now won't tighten anymore. I could deal with it because it was one i didn't tighten often. But then today, the main long handle that you use to change the angle of the camera stripped too!! I don't tighten it really tight, but i tighten it pretty often because i change the angle I shoot at a lot. This is an important screw. To just strip so easily... I was really disappointed. I'm going to send my tripod back with the ten year warranty and see what happens.I'm not sure if other people have had this problem or if it's just my use. Besides this incident, the tripod has been wonderful.
Nothing on this thing works. The driver disc is useless. BAFO's website support is useless. The cord is also so small as to be ridiculous.DO NOT BUY THIS WORTHLESS CABLE.
When will these companies learn to include charging adapters with their devices? The Archos 605 and others in its class all come with only USB charging and nothing you can plug into a wall. The battery life is not great and the battery non-replacable, meaning that the device is only about as good as the battery is, and when it dies, expect service $$$.The 30 gig unit is better on the battery life than the higher-caps, but get a charger with it (again, it should be included). I expect the price on these to fall, but the Archos has complicated my life except for the times I use the Wi-Fi function. Still, I wouldn't buy it again unless it sold for around a hundred bucks.The volume also is not loud, so unless you're taking it to a serene area, forget about hearing. You also lose the rich sound with movies, but the thing is tiny, so what do you expect.As the current depression deepens, I expect these to drop drastically in price and many products will go out of business, so let the buyer beware.
I got this cable late, the shipper didn't pay enough for the shipping, and to make matters worse, my monitor blacks out when using the cable. I know its the cable because I am currently using my friend's hdmi cable and my screen has not blacked out yet and I've been using it for over 2 hours. While gaming it blacks out constantly.
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 received this clock for Christmas and want to return it. The green display is so bad that you cannot read the time unless you look down at the clock.It is terrible.
Great cartridge - cheap price. I use it in my classroom printer. Will buy from them again.UPDATE April 2012: I've bought this cartridge 4 times, and the last one was a dud. Light printing, streaky, almost as bad as the empty toner cartridge I replaced. Unfortunately I waited over a month to test it out, so I'm past the return window. I may not buy this cartridge again.
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 purchased these cameras for a "swim with the sharks" excursion for my 12 yr old granddaughter. Not one picture turned out. Great disappoinment.
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.
Got this filter for about $5 so can not complain. The outter ring of the filter seems to have some type of paint on it, and the paint is alrdeay chipping when I took it out of the box. The quality of this filter is very bad.
it crashed my brand new sony vaio laptop twice.... i dont recommend it to anybody....
The dock works great, but to buy this as a whole kit is not a good deal for your money. The set of rechargeable batteries does not fit the camera that I bought (Z712 IS) and the camera bag is so small that you cannot carry extra batteries or memory cards in it. It is about the size of your palm, and only has a tight strap to wrap your fingers through. If I would have known all of this, I would have only bought the dock, not the entire kit!
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!
The product description says it works on "almost any surface," but I have yet to find a surface where it works other than a white counter top. Switching back to the Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000, which actually does work on any surface, and returning this useless mouse.
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!
I administer around 40 1300n printers and most of them are doing okay after 15 months worth of use but I have noticed several starting to have problems with the fuser film sleeve coming apart inside. At first you start hearing a noise as the sleeve revolves around with the part that is flaking off making noise with every spin. And from what I understand, this is not something very easy to replace by yourself.
Does not work with any 2012 Macbook Pros because the apple removed the audio input port. Not products fault but should not be billing itself as the iStudio if it does not work with apple products.
I got the Archos 605 because its features fit what I needed, which was for portable entertainment and watching training videos. The only downsides to the device in my opinion are its flimsy buttons, proprietary USB cable, and choppy slow wifi.Now for the real downside... their marketing folks probably thought it'd be a good idea to leave out stuff, so customers can pay for it later. For instance, I ended up paying an extra $70 to get the H.264 Video Podcast, MPEG Cinema, and Opera Browser plugins. If I know how bad the wifi was, I wouldn't have shelled out the $29 for the browser plugin.But that's not the worse part. The hoops you have go through to get the plugins are a pain. They make you go through a four step order process, which includes getting your 605 serial number and product key. But that's not all, I had to grind over the order process four times -- filling out all the forms each time -- to run my perfectly valid credit card through.In all, I'm not impressed... no... I'm not happy with the experience. The Archos 605 would have been a four star if it weren't for the poorly thought out end-to-end product offering. With all things considered, I give it a 1 star piece of **** rating.
bought 2 of this kind one of another none of the 3 worked but on one side , tried to re-route wires but to no avail, I just wanta a splitter to work on both sides, Greywolfesc
I bought this printer based on the reputation of HP--not again. I have had it for 5 months and it just stopped working. I went to the web site to get troubleshooting info about the error codes. I have spent an easy 6 hrs working on it and nothing worked. It suggests calling phone support "if you are still having trouble." I called phone support but, because I had bought the printer more than 90 days ago, they wanted [money]per phone call--forget that. I email for support and it sent me a computer generated response redirecting me to the same web page I first started with. I am taking the [money] I would have wasted on the phone call just to get someone to read me the same damn web page and then ask me to phone back later and going to try a new brand of printer. HP no longer means quality!!!
The keyboard was much better when it cost a million dollars
Okay, at firstI thought maybe it was me. Nope, i am close enough (8 ft). Yes, thjs does say it is accurate to 30ft. So, no, it isn't me. At first, I had problems with both the keyboard and the mouse, so I figured hey, it's probably the receiver, so I went to the place I got it from, and it they just exchanged the receiver. Great, the mouse works awesome. BUt the keyboard SUCKS. Maybe its the batteries........nope, thats not it either. Maybe I need to change the channel on the keyboard...nope thats not it either. All in all, the kb just sucks. Here is a short demo of me typing at a normal pace, about 40 words per minute:is is adem of the keyboard tying a senteene.Now, with my Logitech cordless keyboard, &quot;accurate to 5 ft,&quot; but sitting 10 feet away:This is a demo of the keyboard typing a sentence.Bottom line, DON'T buy the package, buy the mouse only. The mouse works amazing, maybe even more than 30ft and I love using it in the air.
I had to send the first one back and get a second one. The first one I received was broken...the on and off switch did not work. I had to remove the battery and put it back in for the unit to turn on. When it was on the electronics on it were all wrong. The calendar was in the wrong spot along with the moon phases...Unit was a total disaster. The second one I received seems to be working so far. Will have to wait and see.
It is not expensive. Supposed to last up to 3000 pages? I've counted, and around 250, starts image defects, ghosting, like it's running out of toner. After a shake, it works for another 10 or so pages. Not worth the trouble
Only used about one month and it was broken. I had to back up data, reinstall OS and exchange the item with WD.
I have had this printer for many years and have been very disappointed with the print quality. Very difficult to get it to print to what I see on the monitor. Printer also sucks the ink and becomes very expensive to operate. Customer service on my last call June 2011, was terrible - then never resolved my printer problems. Threw the printer in the trash can a bought a Canon Pro 9000 Mark II and love it.... I should not have waited so long.
Once installed on a Windows XP computer, it would not connect most of the time, but worse of all it caused interference with my PCI video card. After installation of the modem I received scrambled color output to my monitor that resulted in a green streak down both sides and a red streak across the top. If it did connect, the modem on hold feature could not be disabled (my ISP does not support this feature). All incoming calls would drop all ISP connections. I would not recommend this product to anyone even if you paid me $50.00.
I read several reviews about this item. After a long search for a wheeled case with inside dimensions for a 17" laptop, I made my purchase. It has sections for all your office needs including removable zip pouches, but after the first use the telescoping handle jammed and would not release. I manually pushed the clamp buttons to no avail, the inconvenience and awkwardness makes the case unmanageable. Quality control is absolutely lacking in this product.
Purchased this with my new Vizio HD TV. Everything was fine until I moved my equipment around and I had to unplug the cable. When I unplugged it, the gold tip stayed in the TV and the wires pulled out. It's not like I yanked it by the cable, I grabbed it by the big black end and pulled. I then proceeded to pull the other end out of the satellite receiver and the same thing happened on the other end. This is very poor quality. I guess you get what you pay for.
Was disappointed in this product. Speakers are extremely small and did not fit the nano. We were unable to try out the sound.
This lens takes beautiful photos. BUT I have had this lens for two years and the autofocus has needed repair twice: once for free by Canon, and once for $90 by Canon. The build quality is LOW. For the price, I suggest the 50mm f1.8 lens available for less than a hundred dollars. This is not my first repair of a Canon item; in my experience, Canon products work great when they are working, but they are not very durable and require frequent, expensive repairs.
I have had nothing but problems trying to use this scanner. The software constantly locks up. A message is then displayed stating that the scanner cannot be found. The light stays on. There is a patch on the HP site. It however, did not correct the problem. When and if you can get it to work, it does a fantastic job. Very good resolution and accurate colors. Sometimes you can remove the software and then reload it to get the scanner to work. If you are lucky and it starts you had better do all your scanning as it may not work once you have gone to a different application and try again to use it. I am very disappointed with HP's customer support. If the product is over 90 days old, it costs an arm and leg to talk with anyone. I plan to replace it with an Epson 1200.
I have to return this boom boom box, It does not work at all, and by this time I have no answer from the seller "Amazon". I can't believe Amazon can sell this. Please don't buy it.
This battery comes up on searches for the Lumix DMC-ZS3 (and probably other models). BE CAREFUL! According to the Panasonic web site, the battery works with these cameras:DMC-FX500DMC-FX55DMC-FX35DMC-FX33DMC-FX30DMC-FS20DMC-FS5DMC-FS3The Lumix DMC-ZS3 battery is different: DMW-BCG10 (note G vs. E)
Like all compatible cartridges I have tried these are another disappointment. Canon is notorious for the short life span of their inkjet cartridges, but their cartridges do not mess up your printer, leak ink, or disappoint when you want to print a color photo.
In all the reviews or specs it does not tell clearly if it is compatible with Nikon D50. i bought and could not use it, so i returned it.
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.
Reading over other reviews I have the same insight. Fine for a year - beautiful, stunning prints - then one day, I installed a new ink cartridge, did the diagnostics and nothing but crappy, streaky prints. Bought all new ink cartridges (very expensive!) and of course, I am getting the same streaky, crappy prints.If you are looking for something for the long haul don't - I repeat don't invest in the Epson 5400. Save your money!
I have to agree with Beneluxboy. The vibration setting is so sensitive that it inhales batteries. After two years, my remote has started to act flakey, coming on when I don't want it to and barely coming on when I do want it to. This is a sign of low-battery usage, but I have replaced the batteries twice in 4 weeks. I have a battery tester and in each case, "full" batteries were sucked to "empty" within two weeks. While rechargable batteries would reduce the cost of replacing the batteries, I shouldn't have to recharge them so frequently.On the plus side, the display was very bright and easy to read. But once I got over the "ooo" and "ahhh" factor (animated pictographs, blue color, bright lights), I thought it was less user-friendly than the older models.I have since puchased a less glitzy One For All and am much happier with it.
I've had the ibook for a little less than 5 months, and it has been alright. Until recently, my most pressing problem was that Netscape would crash the computer at least once a day, but that was managable. Unfortunately, 2 days ago it stopped working completely. While the gentleman on the Apple Support line was very friendly, in order for the warranty to kick in for any repairs we had to take it to an authorized Apple dealer in order to diagnose the problem before anything else could be done. That took a day and a half. Of course the Authorized Apple dealer can't make the repairs, and it has to be shipped to Apple itself to be looked at further. I could get the computer back a week from now, or it could be two months from now. Who knows? This is just been a very disappointing experience for me. I'm not familiar with other notebook brands to steer people to, but I can tell you to not waste your time and money with the ibook. It's not worth it!
I went to a local camera shop (SAMY'S) to try out some of the hand grips they had. Unfortunately, their selection wasn't grand, and they recommended this one as "the best."I tried it in the store, using my Canon 40D. It was next to impossible to set up, and once we did manage to get it on my camera, it felt flimsy, and I felt no security in how it would steady my camera. Thankfully I was able to try it before I bought it. I did not buy it.
There's no real way to tell if this thing will grab a weak signal or not. The installation directions are simple if you don't put a security lock on the device, but I've been in situations with it when it grabs and amplifies the signal, and some when it does nothing. And I can't figure out the variables.So it's a crap shoot.
At least the other user got the cartridge to leak...ours did absolutely nothing. Would not print even one character. Total waste of money.
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.
OK, before you think I'm crazy for giving this player a 2, read the article at the link below. This player has definate artifact problems, especially with dark reds (candelight, campfire scenes, etc). These artifacts don't occur when I watch HDTV through my tuner. Jagged edges and pixlization occur in all of the movies I've watched so far. Although this particular player has not been reviewed at the site below, several other Sony models have, and almost all of them have severe problems with their progressive scanning (you'll also find this in reviews of other Sony DVD players). I guess Sony is still having problems with this.The sound through the player is great though - comes through my Sony receiver great. Other gripes are that the AC chord is not detachable and the player doesn't come with an HDMI cable. I would recommend looking at other players before buying this questionable model.http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/dvd-benchmark-part-5-progressive-10-2000.html
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 was trying to hook up my "old" laptop to my HDTV so I could view my laptop on my TV. I picked this because, visually, I had the proper slots for it. The red/blue/green fit into "Component One" on my TV and other side fit into the "monitor" slot on my laptop. I switched my TV to Component One and I switched my laptop to view the "monitor" but I could not get this to work. Obviously, I'm not very high-tech but this seemed to be exactly what I needed but I cannot figure out how to get it to work. I tried a different cable with a newer laptop and it worked fine. Unfortunatley, neither of those items belong to me.Other than that, I received it very fast, it was well packaged, and it was exactly what I ordered.
I bought this unit, however it did not work. I called the helpline number (800) 409-5111 and got no help. All I got was a recorded message telling me how to troubleshoot the device, with no real person to talk to.I wasted 25 minutes trying to figure out how to make it work, and finally I packed the device and returned it to the seller. I ended up paying the shipping cost.
First unit shipped had a problem withoverheating and failing with a "No Signal"error when using the digital tuner. Tech supportis completely overloaded and is not helpful unlessyou specify exactly what the problem is.Symptoms to distinguish from antenna problem:1. Signal does not return no matter how long you wait.2. Signal returns immediately after restarting softwareor replugging USB3. "No signal" failure rate increases with time if you havenot let the unit cool in between restarts.4. Problem is mitigated or goes away if cooled with fanand ice pack.Specify these symptoms and tech support is more responsive.I revise my initial "1 star" rating to "2.5 stars".
CAUTION! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - SlateI initially purchased this mouse because up to the time of my purchase, wireless mice required a wired receiver which you had to place on your work surface, not too far away from the mouse. This setup was a bit unreliable, because the mouse would not function properly when something came physically between the mouse and the receiver. (Why would anyone expect that to happen on a cluttered desk?). I loved the features of this device. The receiver is no bigger than a flash drive and plugs directly into a USB port. The mouse itself is smaller than many others, and fits nicely into the hand. (Although it is intended for a notebook computer, I use it for my desktop - for me it is the perfect size). It operates smoothly.Initially, this mouse looked good and seemed to work well and be well made. It is not well made. As experienced and reported by other reviewers, it soon starts to function erratically. Often, it seems slow, requiring me to move it closer to the receiver. Sometimes, that improves the signal capture. Often, it does not.There is nothing more frustrating than a sporadically-functioning device, particularly one needed constantly in the operation of a computer. Microsoft knows how to make a better product than this, and should be ashamed of itself.BUY THIS PRODUCT AT YOUR PERIL!
I purchased this because it was recommended ... when I purchased my new digital camera (smart media cards). Half the time my computer won't recognize it and the other half of the time it gives me blue screen errors. I used sandisk for my old camera with compact flash cards and never had a problem. This is a terrible product and cost twice as much as my old compact flash reader.Don't buy it.
I have a multitude of accessories for my computer including a scanner, printer, memory card reader and an ipod. The hub only works with accessories that have their own power sources. If I plug in any of the accessories without their own power sources (like the ipod or keyboard) I get a low USB power notice and cannot communicate with the attatched accessory. Even though this hub has its own power supply, it only alots a certain amount of power to each port, thereby decreasing the amount of power each accessory can use. I would not recommend this product and would return it if I could.
I bought 3 of these (none of them worked frome the start) I had to go to good will to get used ones to replace these. Signed: not a happy camper!!!
I have always bought Epson products. The first printer was dead after the ink ran out the first time. Since I bought Epson twin pack ink cartridge refills I bought another Epson Stylus CX4600 and before the second set of refills were used it too died. I will not buy another epson printer.
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 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 bought the c-740 and decided to add the wide angle lens WCON-07. So after it arrives, I learn I cannot use it because it also requires an adapter ring. Great!So the adapter ring arrives and I connect the two to the camera. Well, the lens is so big it blocks the flash. I got the wide angle in the first place for indoor/portrait type photos, which often require a flash. It is just absolutely unbelievable that a major camera manufacturer is putting out garbage like this.
I wish I had went with my gut instinct and taken the advise of the other reviewers that had less than two thumbs up for this product and Viking Tech Support. 3 sets of modules later my system still does not find the modules compatiable and Viking support states that there is nothing more they can do "Our information says that they should work". So much for their information. And so far I have had no response from Viking about returning the product and receiving credit. By the way you will have to deal directly with Viking for returns, Amazon does not assist in this area expect to provide you with an e-mail address and 1-800 #. So my advise to you is to contact your system's maker and find out from them if your system will take Viking's products.
Bought a STR-DE885 brand new 4 years ago. Connected it to three Mirage Omnisat speakers (left and right surround and center channel), as well as a Sony 150W powered subwoofer. I learned very quickly that the receiver cannot handle high volume for sustained periods of time...at 75% volume, it will go into "Protector" mode after 20 - 30 minutes of sound output. Took it into an authorized Sony Service Center and was informed by their technician that this receiver is highly vulnerable to overheating and easily jumps into Protector mode. So, instead of using it as my home entertainment center receiver, I had to move it into the master bedroom and go buy a Denon receiver that can handle the volume I want. I'll never buy another Sony receiver.
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.
Left earbud went out after 2 months. Really disappointed, because they were a very good fit for my ears. Koss has a lifetime warranty, but you have to pay shipping +$6 check for the replacement, so, not worth it.
I bought this thinking it would go nicely with the other lightweight strobist gear I was buying, but I was sorely disappointed. As others have noted, the umbrella screw strips the plastic threads so easily it's practically a disposable product. Do a search on Amazon for a metal umbrella bracket, and you'll find several options, any of which would be better than this. I have one from Impact and two from Westcott that are a bit heavier, but actually still hold an umbrella after a bit of shooting.
Up until the last couple of months this TV has performed beautifully, vivid picture, no streaking and amazing details (especially with DVD).We've had this model for just over two years and we are now having daily shutdown problems with it. The TV will randomly shut down and will not turn back on for several hours. We've talked to Sharp's customer service and tried basic trouble shooting to no avail. I will say the wait time and their staff are courteous but I dislike being in the position to have to call them. Sharpe's final response to this is to bring it to a service center and pay for the repair. Fair enough since it's no longer under warranty but considering it's cost and the extra money paid expecting quality I'm left very dissatisfied with the ownership experience. Funny how things change, this will be the first (and by far most expensive) TV which only lasted two years before needing repair. The next closest TV Set (A Panasonic) to require repair was over 18 years old before it started losing picture quality. I know which brand I won't be buying or recommending in the future.AN
I have a Sony HDR-SR11 which I am in love with for the price point and quality. I edit in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5, its a great camera, but his mic is horrible, I paid retail for it through sonystyle.com, I threw it in the trash and went out and got an extra mount for like $30 and bought the portable "RODE MIC", its around $179 but worth its weight in gold!Don't buy this, you will be sorry!
I was hopeful but greatly disappointed. Couldn't even communicate with family less than 1/2 mile aways with cracking, hissing and cutting out. No hills, electrical or other interferring objects. Greatly dissatisfied. Even more dissatisfied that I have to pay shipping to return something that doesn't work to begin with. This has been an all around discouraging transaction that makes me leery of internet purchases.
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.
Very fast service. Item is poorly made and broke 2 weeks after I started using it. Real junk.
Bought this on a whim but read on how it a waste of $12.00+ The led lights are very cheap and very dim, you are better off buyingUSB LED Light for Laptop and PC Computer, Electronics & Computerswhich is cheaper and more effective. The body is very plasticky. The worst of it is the seller charged me $18.00 to ship a $12.00 item. Normally an item this size and weight should only cost about $4-$5 at most to ship to my location. So yes, definitely feel ripped off. About the only good thing I can say is the fan blades are made of soft material, so you don't have to worry about cutting your fingers by mistake. Save your money and get something else of better value.For everyone avoid this item, for me I'm avoiding this seller.
One of the eyepiece relief rings stripped its threads almost immediately, very annoying, and fiddly to put back. Even new, I had to hold the eyepieces just so, or else I'd lose the edges of the image. So after a year I gave these away, and am back to using another brand of 7x50mm binoculars.
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.
The fit and threading is okay. However, when you place this on a D5100 (or 5000) you are likely to get a "lens not attached" message. You can use the camera in "manual" mode, but them you will have to set aperture, iso, etc. manually. If you want to be able to use this with a lens, but have the camera automatically set aperture, iso, etc., it won't work - since the camera does not recognize that a lens is attached and there is no way I know of to bypass that.
I purchased this product and installed it. The Installation directions were lacking in detail, but a computer-savy person should have little problems. The modem worked fine for around five weeks, at which time I stopped receiving phone calls on my home phone line. I traced the problem to my computer modem. It was blocking all phone calls when the computer was on or off. After calling Trendnet Support, there was no answer for this problem. I tried switching phone lines, and went through all the diagnostics. It always came back as "working properly." To get the final satisfaction, I purchased another modem from a different company and guess what!! It works great and does not block any calls. I have only one conclusion---the Trendnet modem was defective.
BEWARE Broadway Photo and 1 Way Photo!!!! The reason why their prices are no is because the camera either does not include a battery or the battery the sell it with does not last long. The price spikes when you add a battery. Stick with the websites you are familiar with. Also it is very hard to get a hold them. Wait times are rediculous!
The Sony Bean is junk; the access door is weak and breaks easily. Mine broke after using for 2 months, the warranty is 3 months but since this was a Christmas present, the warranty had expired. Sony offered to do a exchange for the unit at a price that exceed the purchase price by $30. I would never purchase a Sony Bean again. Additionally I am very disappointed is Sony's proposed resolution to the issue.I now have an Ipod - it works great
Watch out for this switch when it is over 1 year old. It will quit. I bought 2 at different time and shortly after the 1 year warranty each died. Get an extended warranty or don't get one. Other than that they worked great for the year they worked.
Since I installed the software for the mouse and keyboard, my computer won't shutdown properly. It won't let me uninstall and the media buttons don't work at all. The mouse is very ergonomically comfortable, but the pointer skips around. This kensington pilotboard sucks. I will never buy kensington again.
The rubber came off pretty quickly (just like for the original release platform this one replaced). I can't recommend this.
I consider myself to be fairly computer literate -- I chase storms with a laptop hooked up to a GPS unit attached to a virtual COM splitter feeding into several mapping and radar programs, all while sucking data down via EVDO on my mobile phone. I've been using computers since before there were graphical user interfaces. That said, figuring out how to even change the channel on this radio was like learning how to defuse a bomb built by a dyslexic, colorblind spidermonkey. Doing anything requires pressing a recursive set of buttons in a specific order, and each button press is accompanied by a loud, shrill beep that will kill mosquitos and make everyone within 20 feet of you begin stabbing each other in senseless anger. I swear to god whoever designed the user interface to this radio was angry with the world and was misanthropically looking for ways get back at the universe that created him. The feeling you get once you manage to actually figure out how to set the time, station, and SAME code on this radio would be akin to the feeling one gets after summiting K-2 without oxygen, sherpas, or legs, if only for the fact that deep down inside you will realize that you are not cool and you will never see K-2 and that the sum total accomplishment of your life is getting the cheap, plastic piece of junk you hold in your hands to turn on. The AA batteries run down after about a week even if you never turn the actual radio on, and the settings all go away when you replace the batteries, so you are sure to have hours of fun several times a month rexplaining your radio with six digit random Navajo code numbers exactly where you live.The plus side to this radio is that the cheap speaker hides the hiss of static fairly well, which you will hear often due to the extremely poor reception. The stylish "eyerape" yellow will go great with your Mexican Hornet wrestling costume, and handy belt clip-on will be sure to attact muggers who will beat you for your expensive radio and then come back and beat you again after they spend three fruitless hours trying to program in the SAME code for their cardboard box under the bridge.In summary, I suggest that nobody ever buy this radio. The only useful purpose I can devise for these units are to mark land-mines, since surely a field full of these radios would be enough to deter people of any nationality from approaching.
Bought this through a Mac store package... I always assumed it had a fan since one always seemed to be humming (though the "fan" obviously did not work, since the HD was always very hot).I used to keep all my multimedia files on here, and fortunately moved all my music back to my laptop a month ago. Today, just after our six-month anniversary together, I lost all my movie/video files, amongst others. Never had much notice (besides the heating/humming that I had experienced since day 1), until I heard loud clicking when I turned the drive on this afternoon.I do not recommend this drive. The price is not right, unless you enjoy paying to for the time and effort to re-back up a couple hundred gigs of data onto an additional HD that you will eventually have to buy again.
This product worked great, however the touch screen began getting dead spots after about three years of seldom use. I would guess that continuous use it would be even less. Replacing the screen is the only solution and that costs as much as the product itself. I recommend keeping the warranty up to date or not buying this product at all. I don't think that three years is worth the money I spent on the product.
I paid $10 for them to provide audio to a mobile projector and they do the job. The sound quality is very poor but if you need something for their utility and low price, these will work. I would not pay $20 (Current Amazon price).
The ink tank for the 4800/7800/9800 is a simple plastic box filled with paper absorbent. Thirty five bucks is way too much to pay for such a simple device. You can "refurbish" the tank with a roll of toilet paper. Remove the lid from the tank, remove the cardboard tube in the center of the roll and cut the toilet tissue in half with a bread knife. The two halves will just about fill the box to recreate the absorbent. Here's the kicker. The printer reads a chip on the tank and remembers the last two tanks, and maybe more. It will not let you reinsert and reuse a recently used tank even if it has been "refurbished". If you have a buddy with the same printer you can switch refurbished tanks to fool the printer.
We've had the MobiBlu for 6 months. Its a real neat product, however the battery life will progressively get worse. There is no way to replace battery at this time although the company says they'll have that information posted on their website soon and they've been saying that for months...and the tech support is NON EXISTENT. NO ONE REPLIES. So if you dont mind terrible support..then its a cool product.
I bought two of these toner cartridges and while they both work, both of them leave black streaks down the pages. If you care about how your print-outs look, you should probably look elsewhere.
I bought this remote to use with my Ipod 20G with Clickwheel and, despite installing as instructed, I could not get this to operate. It fit the Ipod very well, so I figured I would not have a problem. I have also used Maxell products in the past and also haven't had any problems. The remote lit up, but it would not operate any of the functions when I pointed it at my Ipod. Maybe this is a great product and I did something wrong, but it is easy to install and mine would not work. I returned the remote to Amazon as defective and received a refund for it. Again, this might be a great product, but I wanted to write a review to warn other customers that I had problems with it.
The product is priced cheap and is small.But you get what you pay for...I had no problem with no flash, bad indoor pictures, losing pictures if you do not change the battery etc.I bought it for my daughter.But the camera often will not download the pictures.I contacted tech support and they told me to delete all the pictures, take out the battery and wait awhile.This does not help since you lose ALL your pictures everytime this happens.Why have a camera if you cannot get the pictures?This little issue alone makes the camera useless.
This was not so impressive. I got it last year for christmas and i am 10. It looses batteries quickly. It is also very boring and not enjoyable. the only good thing is the word prossing. And for example i lost the cd that comes for synchronizing and now i cant print or anything it comes with too many plugs and ....i deffenataly do NOT recomend this
Recently ordered a laptop ac power adapter charger. As usual with my orders, it came promptly and in great 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.
There is some static noise with this system and if you have wireless telephone it will interfere if used at the same time.
low price, fast shipping, working excellent, my car has only one cigarette lighter and now I can use it as double, I really recommend this adapter
I purchased this Ipod to go into my car which has an integrated Ipod feature, and it works well. It has more than enough memory to hold my favorite playlists, and I still have the ability to take it out when I want to hit the gym, go for a run, etc.
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.
Got them working. Sound is OK, but there is some intermittent static. the signal sometimes fades (which leads to losing sound and gaining static). Bad part is the &quot;tuner.&quot; You essentially turn a rotary dial on the transmitter to transmit to a certain channel (although you never know which one, just turn til something works). After tuning the transmitter you have to tune the receiving speakers as well which has a similar rotary knob. If you can't get a good, steady signal you just play with the knobs until something works. Can be very time consuming and may not work for everybody depending on the electronics in your house and what your house is made from (might interfere with the signal). Also, what works for one speaker (knob location wise) might not work with the other speaker. I got the first speaker to tune in almost perfectly about 5 seconds after turning it on. 10 minutes later i'm still working on getting the second speaker to get as good of a signal.It would have been MUCH better if you could just select something like chanel 1 through 11 via something that &quot;clicks&quot; so you know you are exactly on the right channel and dont have to mess with 3 different knobs to get all 3 pieces of hardware to work together.I gave the product 2 stars instead of more because of the difficulties in getting a good, strong, steady signal that didn't break up. If the signal had been steady I would have given the product a good 4 stars because the sound is quite acceptable (if you can get it tuned in well).
As so many others have already said, these are really good headsets at really good price, so a GREAT VALUE.But no one's mentioned how nicely they self-adjust to your ears. The ear 'pieces' tilt and twist a bit, so they go nicely right against your ears, which I'm sure helps them sound better.
I live in a major city and got this for a small (10" screen) quality, new portable HDTV. I was barely able to get two of the 8-9 stations I can get with a $20. RCA basic "rabbit ears" set! I am so disappointed in this fancy looking sleek antenna. I also wasn't impressed by the flimsy and lightweight plastic base and lightweight metal "fins." Next time, I'll stick to the old tried and true rabbit ears, which I have already ordered to replace this piece of junk.
CLEAR MUSIC,JUST WISH THAT IT HAD MORE SPACE ON IT.BUT VERY PORTABLE,AND HAS MANY ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR IT.
A perfect power strip for my entertainment center. The plugs are oriented parallel to the strip, meaning that the largest of ac adapter plugs will cover more than one outlet, BUT, the majority of them do not (for example, cell phone adapters).
This is a great adapter - allowing the connection of an DVI-D plug onto an HDMI connection. I have a number of HDMI cables, HDMI projector, and now that most flat panel screens, DVD and satellite boxes come equipped with HDMI connections, this adapter came in very handy. It works well, connects positively and firmly and provides a good signal. Highly recommended.However - be sure you select the correct combination of plug gender.
I absolutely LOVE the Zune! I had originally asked for an IPOD and my husband chose to get me a ZUNE; and I am so happy he knew what he was looking for! I love the fact that it has Radio and Video! I LOVE it!I have it on 24/7! I am not a techy, but the ZUNE is easy to use and program! I would highly recommend this product!!
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.
$30 for this thing? You've got to be kidding me...DVI and HDMI are digital technologies, not analog, which means that they either work or they don't. If the signal gets degraded, there simply won't be any picture. If you have a digital cable box, you'll know what I'm talking about: one second the picture is there, the next it's not; no static, no fuzz, no nothing... just gone.The same thing applies here: if you get a picture, that's as good a picture as you're going to get from any other cable/adapter; if it was degraded, you wouldn't get any picture at all. Anyone that says otherwise has simply succumbed to the placebo effect. So go on, save yourself some money and buy something else that goes for 1/5 the price of this.
I bought these at the flea market for 10 dollars. I have loved them ever since. Sounds great and has great range (about 200-300 feet like it says in the manual). The batteries still hold a charge. Great for what I payed for them.
I don't easily give 1-star ratings, and I'm surprising myself by doing this for a Sony product...I bought this combo for our excellent Canon SX-10IS camera at work, thinking at that price and with the Sony name you probably can't go wrong...On the upside, for roughly 30 bucks usually you don't get a set of brand-name batteries, and a charger with single-slot control (all the cheaper chargers only charge 2 cells at a time, so they'll overcharge or undercharge if you give them mismatched batteries), and microcontroller (the cheap chargers will only shut off with a timer boiling your batteries if they're full before the timer runs out).Anyway, the batteries stink in that two of them give me only about half their nominal capacity.And the charger stinks in that inevitably, if you just leave the batteries in, after a while one of the slots' LCD starts flashing fast indicating a defective cell. This happens with both the lousy Sony cells and my (good) Energizer cells.The charger I have at home is a La Crosse Technology BC-700, a fantastic little unit that has served me well for 5 years now, with much better features and the ability to test cells for capacity (this is why I know that two of the Sony cells are bad...)
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.
I bought this for my husband so he could listen to tunes while mowing lawns. It doesn't hold a lot, but enough for what he does. It was easy to use. He is pleased with it, and so am I.
I already owned a Logitech Optical Ball / Wheel mouse but it was the other type of mouse that had the roller ball sitting in the middle on the top of the mouse. This mouse is great but I am still trying to get used to the right side function button. I really like the position of the roller ball on this mouse and I was able to get used to just using my thumb on the Optical Ball. I do some CAD Drafting so it takes some time getting used to this design. Excellent product.
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRODUCT I BOUGHT AND THE QUICKNESS THAT AMAZON GOT IT SHIPPED OUT. WOULD I USE AMAZON AGAIN? YES, THEY PROVIDE A GOOD SERVICE. BREEZY
I purchase this product on line though Amazon. Com, they advertise this product to be NEW, so I could not beat the price they sold it for, we'll when I got the product, it was used, it did not have the remote controller in it, and it did not work. Of course I am sending it back to Tiger Products, they told me that it was used, I think that is false advertizing, people should really check out the company before they buy product from them on line.Ben D. San Diego, Ca
This product has saved my wrist and arm from the continual damage caused from traditional mouse use, I took to it right away. It is comfortable, and durable. Wish I had one of these 10 years ago
I like them alot! The tuning dial on the base allows for a slight changing of the frequency just in case you need to alter them. Then you just tune the headphone dial to sync them up, simple! Tuning the input is easy also if you read the directions thoroughly. I'm surprised at how well they sound, much better than I expected. The only thing I don't care for is the headband. They should have a soft headband of some sort. I also think that they squeeze a little too tight. I do like the hear through design too, so that your able to hear sounds around you while listening, so you don't miss the phone or the door being knocked on. Overall, I think they're worthy. Oh yeah, battery life in mine seems really good. Fell asleep with them on last night. Started using the H-phones about 3pm yesterday, used all last night, and am using them today for 3 or 4 hours so far, all on the same charge. I have a 900mhz security cam system, a 2.4 DSS phone, am frequently next to a PC w/2 monitors, and have no interference. Check your frequencies to see if their different before purchasing if you have other wireless stuff.
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
This wireless setup works very nicely for my indy shooting projects. I would not hesitate to buy another Azden product in the future, depending on the environment and demands of the client. Perfect for a first-time shooter.
So small, yet so nice. And Ken Rockwell recommended.Well worth the money in my opinion, and a great price at Amazon.
I cant even count the hours I've spent on my knees on the floor under my desk, as somone from India, whom I could barely hear or understand, talked me through opening up my Dell Dimension tower and trying to fix it.I've had it. It has crashed for the third time in six weeks and I refuse to get on the floor and open it up this time.The first time I did it, it used up an hour-and-a-half of my afternoon but, with the help of a lovely young woman, we fixed it. A month later, it crashed again; again I compliantly got on the floor, dragged over lamps, squinted at tiny knobs and "boards" and that time it couldn't be fixed and Dell sent someone a week later to fix it.Now it's crashed again and I'm boycotting. I am not getting under my desk again.I've just angrily hung up on a perfectly nice young man somewhere in India who said that someone will call me back in 24 hours to "troubleshoot."I'm going to buy a new computer.It's not going to be a Dell.If I'd have wanted to fix computers, I'd have pursued that line of work.
When I purchased my DVD player almost a year ago, I had many choices to choose from. From Phillips to JVC, I had the pick of the litter. However, I wanted an economic, yet reliable player that would provide me countless hours of entertainment.I found all of this in the Sony S330 DVD Player. The unit, which is easy to install is one of Son'y best models. It's design and functions overwhemingly convinced me that this was the DVD player for me. I had no problems with any reported sound difficulties, and the the Remote Control is similar to most modern Sony remote control units in that it a control pad at the bottom that allows for greater accesbility to your DVD's features.Sony has provided households with reliable entertainment units for many decades. As one of the first in their line of DVD players, the S330 is an excellent choice if you wish to own a player that won't break the bank. Sony has done it again! Great brand name reputation never fails when it comes to the minds at Sony's technological labs!
Product came as described and works very well! It's perfect for the winter months, it keeps drinks hot for hours.
Product received was of good quality, Price was competitive and it arrived surprisingly quickly. It is exactlly what I needed to get my system set up correctly
A perfect switch for my home network. I've been using it for months. It is cascaded off my 4 port router when my network expanded. Works flawlessly. You just plug into your network and your up and running. My network consists of a Netgear router feeding this switch which in turn feeds a wireless access point. My only complaint is that I should have bought the 16 port unit as this one is full.Network novices should remember that an 8 port switch is really only a 7 port switch as the 8th port is shared with the WAN uplink. At least this switch has the separate uplink port.
These speakers perform very well for the price sold for. They are quite clear and have a fairly flat response. Low end would require a sub-woofer, but that is a given from the speaker size they are. The output is quite strong and will be buying more of them in the future. I actually need 12 sets of them for installation on a church organ. They fit the bill as well as a set of Bose one's I tried, and for a whole lot LESS in cost. Great price on Amazon!!
I have been using this keyboard for several years and I am back to buy another one. I am a legal secretary and years ago, I had a terrible problem with my wrists. Luckily, it was not carpal tunnel, but it was severe tendonitis. I was prescribed an ergonomic keyboard and I haven't looked back since. The touch of this keyboard and the natural curve is perfect. I have tried many, many other brands and this one is the best, after the PC Concepts keyboard, which is no longer made in the model that I loved. This one is just as good though and as I said, I am coming back for another. I also used this model keyboard when I worked at a job in a law firm. Without this keyboard, I could not have continued to be a legal secretary as my hands cannot take a regular keyboard.I do not find the space bar to be stiff or soft or anything other than just right. Since using this keyboard my wrists have been just fine and I no longer have the horrible, horrible pain. Using a regular keyboard keeps your hands at a very unnatural position and with the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard, your hands fall in a more natural position. It took me about 30 minutes to get used to the split keyboard and I just cannot live without. I find it hard to type on the regular keyboards now and have a terrible time on my laptop! I am actually thinking about purchasing a wireless keyboard so that when I undock my laptop and move to another room, I want to be able to take my keyboard with me.The wrist pad on this keyboard is very comfortable and is a textured faux leather material with a tiny bit of padding, just perfect for my needs. I don't really rest my hands on the wrist pad too much anyway, but when I do, I am glad it is there.The keyboard is definitely not flimsy and feels solidly built. If you are reading this, then you are probably in the market for a keyboard and I strongly recommend this keyboard. I spend the majority of my day using the keyboard so it has to be just right or I would have problems doing my work. As I said, I am a legal secretary, so I have to be proficient with typing and this keyboard makes my job easier. Do yourself a favor and at least try this out for a month.Update - 01/27/2012 - I've used the new keyboard for two days now and the touch is a little different than the keyboard I bought here last year. It is a bit softer, although I'm really not sure how to explain it. it is definitely a little nicer and I love my new keyboard and I think I will order another one to use downstairs with my laptop. I think this is the best tweaking of this keyboard thus far.Update - 3/14/2012 - The keyboard has gone berserk. Any key I push, three letters appear and the keyboard is totally unusable. Since I am just past the return policy, I am not sure if I have any options.
I'd say this is a "must-have" if you have an iPod. I have this at my desk at work and it is small enough to have in a limited space. The volume is VERY adjustable. You can hear it clearly at low volumes, and it sounds okay at higher volumes. My formula:iPod + cubicle/office + love of music = need for this product!
I've never owned one of these, it's so cool! I love this ipod! I'm not an expert, but I think it sounds great, it looks good (I got silver), holds a lot of music and it's small but substantial. The only problem is those earbuds, they really hurt my ears....
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.
I really enjoy my m:robe. I have tons of pictures that I have on slideshow while I listen to my music. 20 gig is more then enough size for my music and photo collection. I would recommend getting the software updates ASAP for both the m:robe and the m:trip interface software. Great inovative product by a great company.
We hooked the Polk Audio Atrium 45's up in the house first. They were ok, but when they made it outdoor's by the pool it was awsome to say the least. Cant wait until summer
When I first got this thing I was exited, the sound was great, it rocked! THEN... After a few months of use (about once a week) the charge would not hold, the sound got bad, and now it's just a big paper weight. I kept good care of it, the times I used it were always closed doors and away from the sun, water, and heat. So I don't get why it got so degraded so fast.I can still use it if I keep it plugged, but the sound is actually better when it is unplugged! weird but true, when it is plugged it sounds like a busted speaker.I will now go through the pain of contacting the vendor and sending this huge thing back to them for repair or replacement, the shipping will cost me more than what this thing is truly worth.Long story short: I give it two stars because it did work at the beginning, technically still works when plugged to an outlet. But sound quality is below par for something that costs more than $250
I RECEIVED THESE AS A GIFT, THEY ARE AWESOME, BEST QUALITY, BEST SOUND, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I have enjoyed the strap but my only complaint is that the fabric used around the neck area is not as comfortable as I thought it would be.
Needed a short cable and this one fit the bill. The construction appears to be of good quality and the sound it excellent. Highly recommend.
This is a solid keyboard, one of the few ergonomic keyboards on the market, great for the price. There are others out there over $100 (I haven't tried them). The keys are solid and quiet, except the space bar, which is a little louder. It makes a noticeable difference in my wrist pain, which is much worse with a normal keyboard or laptop keyboard. I had a problem with the last one I bought, some of the keys stopped working after about 6 months. I called Microsoft support, they replaced it with no questions asked, I just had to pay to ship it to them and they sent me a brand new one to replace it.
Bought this so I could listen to videos on my laptop without disturbing others around me. They're not the ones to use to listen to music on the stereo, but they're great for convenience. Good sound response and comfortable. Combined to get free shipping, so it was cheaper than driving to the store. Got here in 2 days.
It stopped working within two weeks. Turns out, the fuse had blown on the cord. I waited over a year before I put it in my next car. It picked up a cop going the other direction on the freeway between AZ and CA fairly well... but I saw the photo radar van about a block and a half away and had already slowed before the detector picked it up. It was on highway mode in the city, and it never went above one bar while picking up the van. Not the greatest detector out there.
I had bought the Radio Shack version of these the Pro 35A'a years ago and was glad to locate these on Amazon. Great sound, lightweight, easy on the pocketbook. What's there not to love about the KTXPro 1s
After building my little speaker system with an amplifier, I just realized that a good sound system does need a amplifier/receiver to power them. If you want great sound but less money to invest, just buy this one. I compared this to s***ty product like Bose C2 and C3, sony just sound a lot better.
It is absolutely lovely to be able to go on line anywhere on our property. Well worth the money.
I am using this antenna with a pair of Linksys WAP54G wireless APs, one acting as a repeater. The main unit has a 1 watt amplifier hooked to this antenna, the repeater had nothing. I had to locate the repeater in a favorable location within my home .25 miles from the base unit. This worked for 6 months until I redecorated and had to move the repeater. I added a 1 watt amplifier to it with the standard antenna and it has been working for the past 6 months in that configuration. I have been broadcasting for more than a year without issues except for power outages, this sometimes forces a reset of the equipment, but nothing too serious. Rain and snow have not effected the performance.
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.
Terk Technologies Leapfrog LF-30S Wireless 2.4 GHz A/V Distribution SystemI ordered this product in hopes of bringing TV to my sewing room. I ended up returning it (Thanks, Amazon, for making the returns process such a breeze!)Although the Leapfrog was two floors away, (within 3 minutes of plugging it in) it completely killed my wireless computer network. I worked on various channel settings, getting the frequencies as far apart as possible. Alas, there was no solution.The product itself worked wonderfully, and if I never wanted to use my home network again, I would have been very happy with it. Buyer beware -- but on the flip side, if you not have any other 2.4 GHz products this may just be for you.
I bought these for the control units for my RC Planes and Cars. Each control takes 8 AAs. They work great. They last as long or maybe a little longer than the non-recharagable kind. Will save me a lot of money in the long run.
It is an exacellent product; easy to use and understand; great price from Amazon..............
This radio is a very good weather radio to use. It's &quot;Statement&quot;, &quot;Watch&quot;, and &quot;Warning&quot; lights are very useful when trying to find out how important the alert is. The clock is a nice thing to have and it will automatically interupt any of the other functions to bring you severe weather. It has a very nice range; I received a weather transmitter from over 75 miles away on it. I like the control that changes the siren volume as it doesn't have to be too loud. The programming is a little difficult, but after you get the hang of it, it isn't that complicated. A very good radio to own for the price. It is also up to date. Per next year, all weather radios are required to have the text display, and this one does. Just a word of warning: The alert siren WILL wake you up; it can be very loud even with the volume turned down.
I have several batteries for my Kodak P850 camera and had one charger, with the U.S. adaptor only. My 14 year old grandson will be travling Europe this comming spring with the People to People Student Ambasador Program and asked if he could use my camera on his study trip. Therefore I needed to obtain a charger that would accomodate his travels, because Kodak will not sell the aditional adaptors for the charger, for this purpose I had to purchase another of the same charger that I already had, but with all the additional adaptors. Amazon.com provided me with the lowest price for what I needed. I have used it several times recently and it works just like the one that comes with the camera.
Pros:FastBurns DVDs GreatSonyConsDoesnt Read some cd's on first insert, have to reinsert cd's then it works. Reads all DVDs perfectly doh.
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.
I have version 2 of this device which is improved with up to 70 Reject-list entries and up to7 wildcard digits (which will cover almost all ranges you need to cover). I bought it because I gotsick and tired of my land-line being clogged with nuisance voice mails and I kept gettingcalls from collection agencies for a person with a quasi-similar name but whom I didn't know.Many of these were left by robo-dialers and when I called the 888/866 number to try to tellthem the person didn't live here I was typically put on hold for 30 minutes and then dropped.Now I just put such callers in the Reject list and set it up (you have several options forsetup) so that when they call the phone doesn't even ring and they can't leave any messages.But, the device is also useful to catalog your callers. Put friends in List-A (unrestricted) andput business associates in List-B (you can regulate calling times). When the phone ringsthe LED will light red for List-A, green for List-B, and orange for Reject-list. You canjust look across the room to see what type of call you are getting. The manual might be alittle cryptic but just read it carefully and you will see that everything works ok.
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.
Got this power supply for an old desktop and wanted to keep all the components in its stock form. Found this used one and works just fine out the box. PC is still running just fine. Good delivery too!
Our company has purchased this item numerous times and have been very satisfied with the results as well as the price. Love the fun bright colors.
This lens is a full-frame lens, it works on any Sony-Alpha A-mount camera. It does have 8 pins for ADI-compatible flashes.If you do some research about this lens, you will see that this lens is identically the same asKonica Minolta AF Zoom 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SLR Lens Maxxum SLR Cameras. So you may save some $$$ for buying thisKonica Minolta AF Zoom 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SLR Lens Maxxum SLR Cameras.The image stabilization inside Sony Alpha body does made a good use for this lens. You do not need to spend some extra money for IS/VR lenses like Canon/Nikon.This lens is light weight and compact, it's good for travel/hiking or just taking pictures in the zoo.
I bought this MK-4 tripod when it's about 60% off. I throw away my old tripod I bought 5 years ago right after this one came out of the box. It's very well made. It has all the position I need for the studio. The quick release shoe is well designed too.I decided to buy this MK-4 instead of VANGUARD's another nice product MK-3 because this one is several inches higher. I really need something higher.
This is a kitchen MUST HAVE! It grates, slices and it also slices a crinkle cut! It is very sturdy and has handled everything I've put in it. (That's what she said!) I had the little one you can get from Walmart but it broke pretty quick. I definitely recommend the professional one.
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.
For many years I bought sony headphones, MDR-8, MDR-9, MDR-10, MD-15, and so forth. And the price kept going up and up, $8, $12, $15, $19. Finally I started buying replacement pads at a wholesale telecom headset supplier online for $0.75 per pad, i could refurbish those headphones. But now, the sliding portions of the headbands are breaking.After reading the reviews, I decided to buy 3x sets, one for a car DVD player, one for my backpack (use it with laptop, occasionally), and one for a spare. They just arrived this morning and I could not be more delighted.These produce excellent bass and excellent high-frequency sound. If there is any error in the frequency response, the midrange might be low by 1 dB or something, but that's just my first impression. They are comfortable to wear and I am still trying them out, I can't believe my great luck. For only $12, I got not just one headphone this time, but 3x headphones, with free shipping (I ordered other goods at the same time.) I couldn't be happier for these headphones, at this price.
I bought the double pack for the camera I bought for my Grandson's graduation. I really appreciate getting two quality memory cards at such a reasonable price. They came quickly and it was nice to give him two so he can take all the pictures he wants and not worry about having enough memory.
I just got this and I love it. It prints out my pictures in no time and it's barely takes up any room. The pictures are good quality...just as good as paying Walgreen's to do it. I would recommend this to anyone!
My first try with the Cruzer Flash Drive was easy and worked like a charm with Windows XP. Plug and go is what was advertised and it did just that. When I need more room I will get the 512 MB. SanDisk is a good product at a good price.
I purchased this media player over a year ago for the purpose of replacing cable tv.I purchased this particular player for the following attributes:1) multiple out connections - I do not have HD, but I hope to in the future. Therefore, I wanted a box with both HD and S-video outs. Further, this is one of the ONLY boxes with digital audio outs!!! Seriously, most have an HD out, but then have analog audio??? This box has coaxial and optical outs, which is perfect for the audiofile in me. The sound is incredible and works seemlessly with my receiver.2) Wi-fi connectivity - my computer is on the 2nd floor, and my tv is on the first. I wasn't about to wire throughout my house. Wi-fi works well, although occasional re-boots are necessary (approx once every 3 months). I have found that turning the unit on and off sometimes requires resetting the system and re-entering my router information. However, by "unplugging" or cutting power (and leaving the unit on otherwise), this is avoided. I have a remote for turning off the outlet for all my audio/video components at night. I leave the DSM-520 unit on, and then turn everything off via the outlet. When I turn the outlet back on (and then manually turn on the unit), I no longer have issues with Wi-fi.3) for the "ActiveTV" - this was an initial disappointment. After purchasing the unit, I discovered that the software no longer works, and the people who wrote the software are no longer supporting it. HOWEVER, that is when I discovered PlayOn. MediaMall (the people who designed ActiveTV) developed a program called PlayOn. It is designed for PS3 and Xbox. However, it works great with my DSM-520. Now I can watch Hulu, Netflix, and other channels from the computer directly on my tv.I now live happily without paying a cable bill for over a year. In fact, for any of you who didn't like and don't want your DSM-520, I will purchase yours to have a second one in my house.It is the most inexpensive way to watch computer-tv on your tv. It's too bad that the company is no longer making them.
Throw away all your other cameras. This does it all and fits in your pocket
Stay away from the new powerVR drivers - they crash the XP and it's hard to recover. Even the original Hercules driver is not so great, but better. It still restarts itself when pushed to work too hard, like watching a DVD or something. Otherwise it's okay. Use ATI or Gforce.
Purchased this just before taking extended trip where I was going to take a lot of pics. It served me well and picture quality is excellent. It even seemed to me that it was faster than other disk that I had.
My wife and I received this camera for an early Christmas present. We have been looking for a camera for a few months now, and unexpectedly, her uncle bought this for us. This camera is more than anything I have ever expected in a camera. The features are incredible and easy to use. I have not even opened the manual yet, it is that user friendly. The pictures are of the most excellent quality. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a camera.
I travel just over 40 miles to work and just plugging my Clie in with this adapter keeps it well charges all the time. This is a must if you have a Clie and at the price, it is also a really good deal.
In the beginning, I wanted to use this pair speakers with a power amplifier and a CD player. However, I did not use that configuration because the audio output was not loud enough. A few months later, I connected them to a laptop through a 2-channel 40W power amplifier. This time, I am pleased with the sound from them - clear and loud.
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.
If can't say enough about this keyboard. It is my first ergonomic keyboard and it is exactly what i needed. It took all of the strain out of typing. It took some getting used to because it was my first split keyboard but I got used to it quickly and now type even faster without feeling the strain in my wrist. LOVE THIS KEYBOARD!!
We bought this camera based on reviews found on Amazon, and for the most part, have not been disappointed. You've probably read the other long reviews, so I'll just summarize what we found to be positives and negatives with this camera:POSITIVES:* the ease of point and shoot is amazing.* the ability to drop out of "point and shoot" mode to other more detailed methods is extensive. Most likely, you'll find a mode that works for you.* the 9MP granularity makes zooming in w/ photo software a snap. Unless you go crazy with post-processing software zooming, you'll be fine.NEGATIVES:* a little bit too much delay between taking photos when using the flash (sometimes slow between photos without flash, too). Dropping the resultion down from 9MP helps, but then you lose some picture quality.* no AC adapter is provided - you have to buy one separately. This may cause you headaches if you intend to download photos via USB, which drains power from the transmitting device. (Note that many of the larger cpacity memory cards cannot be read by most existing card reading hardware, so you may need to use the USB cable.)* Eats AA alkaline batteries like crazy. Yes, you can use disposable batteries, but don't expect more than 6-8 pictures per pair of AA's that you use. The supplied rechargables, on the other hand, are amazing - we got at least 100 photos off of their first charge!All in all, a camera that has proven to be well worth the money.
I really would like to upgrade my computer but this motherboard just won't stop working.I even tried overclocking and setting the bios to its highest rating to try and burn out the board but it just won't give up.It has to be the most stable board ever!!!
This shelf system rocks! With 200 watts of audio power, amazing sound, and lots of features, it is a great system. The comtemporary look is amazing. MiniDisc and Gamesync inputs let you expand with the system. Although the system has a slow CD changer ( that is, when loading CD's in), this system is amazing. I'd recommend it over the new GX-40. This system is awesome, and the sound might blow your ears out! I recommend it for anyone wanting a shelf system (if you can find it anywhere).
I have one of this about 8 months ago, is a great printer, fast and high definition the only think is that the ink do not last much...
This item will NOT work with the LG Env3. You get sound through one speaker. Do NOT buy this for that phone. I've looked all over for one that does, and turns out, the one I bought at The Shack works. Cost a bit more, but it's the one you want for this phone. Of course, the sellers sell this for a penny, and higher shipping, so you won't return it. Guess I'm stuck with a paper weight.
I've had this printer for about two months now, and it works fine. The ink levels are still full. Once it gets going, it prints quickly and well. I use a "quiet mode" setting option on the printer, which causes it to sometimes take a few (between 5 and 10) seconds before it starts printing the first page. There is no delay for subsequent pages, and this delay does not always occur. The printer isn't overly noisy, but it makes even less noise with "quiet mode" set.I don't use the printer heavily, and have only used it for one photo. I got it because my older all-in-one printer seemed to always need ink when I wanted to use it. This printer is a lot more stingy on ink usage and the owner's manual gives tips on what to do when you don't use the printer much. (Turn it off when not in use, but print SOMETHING every now and then anyway, even if you really don't need to.)This printer is well made, and has worked reliably and well. It has two paper sources. It can be used for office printing just as well as photo printing. It has a quiet mode setting (which I use) that lets the printer run a bit quieter at the expense of some printer speed. The front door of the printer (where the paper comes out) pops open if you print or copy and forgot to open it yourself.I've had no problems with this printer, but did have a couple of usage questions. I e-mailed these question to Canon and they responded with answers that make sense.I recommend this product for small office use, not just for photo printing. It's well built and works well. Ink is available locally, and you only need to buy the color you need. The product comes with standard ink cartridges, not those half-full ones you sometimes see. (One large black, three colors and a black color cartridge.)Product link:Canon PIXMA MP600 All-in-One Photo Printer with Easy Scroll Wheel (1451B002)
This is a good product, but it was shipped about a week late, and I was really disappointed.
This is a great alternative to the other mp3/cd players out there. First of all, this supports id3 tags which show song title and author info ect. I burned a cd yesterday with over 115 songs on it and it picked up every signle one! It plays beautifully and is a complete package. It includes ac adapter and car kit which is very helpful. One of the only drawbacks to this player is that it does not support multi-session burning. Even with that said this is still an awesome player. When esp is on (all the time in mp3 mode), I cannot even force it to skip! With esp off with a regular cd I can make it skip but only if I'm rattling it around. Great cd player and well worth the money!
This may be difficult or awkward at first but once mastered you can move faster around the desktop with much less stress on your wrist. No more mouse wrist!!!
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I have used this digital card at my daughters wedding[over 150 picture were available] I was the photographer for her. I taught photography for many years at the high school level. It was so nice to have a card that kept high grade images and I did have to change out to another card during the entire time. I will be purchasing another card when I go on vacation in June to England...another wedding to photograph there also. Cannot beat the price either!L.C. Craven
I've been using Amazon for years to buy pretty much everything and this is the first time I've like a product enough to leave feedback.I can't stand how printer ink is almost the cost of a printer. I love how this ink is incredibly cheap, works just like ink from the manufacturer, and I can't stress enough how much money I've saved by purchasing this product. My wife is in Grad School and I'm finishing up college and every little bit of money saved counts. Needless to say we print a lot and couldn't be happier with this.
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Be very careful about installing the mount on the windshield. Mine fell off, the screen impacted the gear shift and cracked. Mio is denying warranty repair. They tell me I installed it incorrectly. They are willing to spend $133 to send the suction cup mount to Germany for testing, but they are unwilling to make a customer happy.I guess you get what you pay for.
doesn't support windows 2000 at all. Too bad, it could be a great camera/capture board but 3com refuses to support it.
While this player is a little pricey, sometimes you do get what you pay for, and the AIWA XP-ZV71 CD/MP3 player definitely lives up to this adage. Also, it was like pulling teeth to find a CD/MP3 player of this quality. Most that I looked at were more on the level of "tinker toys." The sound quality is almost like "being there." The headphones, nearly comfortable enough to fall asleep with it on your ears.Fast shipping!
I actually have two of these antennas. I use them on my HD radios, which are very sensitive to reception. What I've found with them is that they work very well if you get them in the right position. Mine actually worked better hanging close to the ground, then I had to twist and turn them until reception was at it's best (four to five bars) and the HD signal didn't drop out when walking past the radio. It took me fifteen to twenty minutes to get it right but I haven't had to touch them since then. I'm very happy with this antenna and would recommend it to anyone with an HD radio. As far as the bad reviews, I think they just didn't get them set in the right position. When I first tried mine, I hung them as high and as stretched out as possible and I had some of the same problems as some others did. Anyway, I'm glad I bought mine and I think they are worth the extra cost.
Horrible product, very poor video quality. Constantly stops working. D-link has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Don't buy from this company under any circumstances or you will regret it as I have. If I could give them -5 stars I would!
I had a mini that I loved and replaced it with the first Nano. I sold that one to buy the new one and I'm pleased with my trade up. The unit's new case gives me the security I didn't have with the first gen. And the sound does appear to be improved - possibly due to the better design of the new earbuds. REVISION - I've since upgraded to Sony MDR90 earbuds and that makes me realize that the included earbuds are close to worthless. They are better than the previous generation but judged on their own merits, they are lacking.I don't bemoan the lack of Fm radio, voice recording etc. since I bought this to listen to music, books and podcasts. I try to avoid the radio and if I want those other features, I'd buy something specifically for that.All told - elegant design, simple function control and durability. Oh and the battery life is greatly improved.
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.
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.
This lens is great. I use this lens to photograph latent prints and the results are wonderful! I have also used this lens to photograph tiny wildflowers and insects. Love this lens!
Right wrist got really bad. I am a graphic designer who like so many others is glued to their desk at the computer every day. Regular keyboard was no longer an option.I use the reverse elevation(which is the way it comes packaged). Let me tell you that if i hadn't bought this I would not be typing this review right now. Yes, the space bar is weak but it's $40 as opposed to $260 for a Kinesis...ps: don't forget to ice and to wear a brace (which is my next review...)What a life...
I got this projector about a month ago in NY and traveled with it back to argentna where I live. First time I turn it on the thing burns out even though it said it supported multiple voltages and I read the manual thoroughly before plugging it. I mailed optoma for the guarantee but they only cover it in the US. There are no official services outside USA and maybe Canada, not in Argentina anyways. I wrote them several emails and got few replys. More than once I had to forward them the same mail so that they would give me any dice. I finally took the projector to a spacialized service and they told me the power supply blew and that they could not get the parts for it. I am still waiting for Optoma to give me an answer and see if they can ship the parts over. The thing is that the lamp has a 90 day guararntee so they are probably waiting for my time to run out. If you get a projector be sure to buy from the well known brands like epson or hp. Their parts are much easier to get and they have worldwide support and services.
I had already purchased this double pack for myself several years ago and decided to purchase one for a home bound friend.
Unit started ejecting tapes. Sent it away for warranty service. Four weeks later got it back -- still broken. Took a week to get a response from JVC. Sending it back again. I wonder how long it will take this time. I wonder if they'll fix it.When it worked, it was great. Now it's a doorstop, four months after purchasing it -- 5 weeks of which has been down time. Thanks, JVC.
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.
This is the best photo printer i have ever seen for under $150.00. The print quality is amazing, the scanner quality is great, and the ink usage is unbelievable. I have printed about 30 8 1/2 X 11 photos and about 75 4x6 before i had to change 2 of the colors. I printed about 25 more 4x6 before i had to change the third color. The black is still about half full after all that. It is very quiet even without the noise reduction feature. It prints a full color 8x10 in high quality in about 15-20 seconds. This is by far the best printer i have ever used.
As a court reporter I have been using this mic for years. Quality is great.
These CDs are a waste of time and money. I bought a 50 pack and out of the first 20 burns, at least 8 of them came up error burning to the disc. I called Sony about the problem and they basically said "too bad for you". I could keep all the bad discs and mail them in AT MY EXPENSE and they would send me some more crap cds to replace them. No thanks! Never buy this product!
I bought this because I wanted to move my Canon BJC 4400 off a specific machine and make it accessible to my whole home network without having to turn on a specific machine.The reason I picked this device is because the 4400 is a parralel port printer.... but I have been THINKING of upgrading to a USB printer once I have the spare change. I didn't want to invest in a parallel server only to have to replace it down the line. This looked like the perfect solution!I ordered it, and right out of the box I was pleased with its compact size, as well as the fact that all of the inputs are on one side to make wires neater.Configuration was pretty straightforward, though it took some flipping back and forth through the manual to find the instructions for XP. They should group all of the instructions by OS, not by step like they have. Would make instalation much faster if you can flip right to your OS and have it all right there. The only problem I had in setup was that it decided to switch from port .101 to .102 which threw me for a small loop, but I was able to figure it out. I was printing less than 30 minutes after opening the box.I'd say this is a great little server if you have some basic networking skills. Highly recommended.
have had these speakers for years, and they are outstanding. have surpassed my expectations, and just read that Consumer Reports gave this model a best buy rating, for sound, value, and their 10 year warranty. I've had mine for 12 years, and they play as well as the day I ordered them. thank you henry kloss- you make a great speaker. and now I can spend my saved money on other things. like my fishing trips!
Product is sturdy, large enough, is decent looking and highly adjustable, for my 24 inch LCD monitor - . Great value for the money.
This product met all my expectations and more. The fireware reader is necessary though. The reader increases read speed by at least 5 times. Amazing speed with this card.
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.
I was excited to get these batteries, because I had a set of old sony batteries that lasted me 5 years with consistent power.I got these batteries in the mail and immediately charged them and went outside and took a couple of pictures. I then put my camera away, and a week later I went to take some shots, and the camera wouldn't turn on. I thought maybe my camera drained them, but when I put in the replacements, they were dead too.This happened multiple times, with the length the batteries worked lasting between 3 and 5 days. That is completely unacceptable in my opinion.I would highly recommend getting "Pre-charged" Rechargeable batteries, because their shelf life while not being used is much longer.
We purchased this surround sound receiver new many years ago and have been pleased with its performance and it has provided many years of trouble free enjoyment. A few months ago however our STR-DE845 developed an issue where after it had been turned on for 10-15 minutes we would hear a relay click and the audio would cut out. At first it was a mystery but it didn't take us long to figure out that if we rapped on the unit the sound would come back on and most of the time stay on for the duration of our usage. As time progressed we found that we had to rap it harder and more often to get the audio to stay on so a few evenings ago I started googling for a solution based on our symptoms and found many articles indicating that the Sony receivers suffer from various loose solder joint issues including the excellent review found here written by X. Wang that details their issue with the NEC pre-amp chips that had become unsoldered. Our symptoms were so close to their description that I fully expected that I would find the same issue when I took our receiver apart for maintenance.DISCLAIMER: Let me state that I am a degreed Electronic Technician and that I do not suggest that anyone *ever* attempt to repair electronic equipment unless they are trained to do so. I am writing this review in hopes that it may assist some other electronically inclined Sony receiver owner to repair their own unit.I took the cover off and with the unit operating I wiggled the 3 NEC op-amps on the main circuit board and I did indeed find them *extremely* hot and the circuit board browning around them but manipulating them did not cause the sound to cut out. I then carefully poked around the unit applying slight pressure to various components and areas of the circuit boards. It became apparent that the source of the issue was isolated to the circuit boards that are attached vertically behind the front display as even the slightest touch of them would cause the relay to click and the audio to cut in and out. There are 3 boards, the main one in the center that spans almost the width of the unit behind the plasma display and 2 smaller boards, one behind the power button and speaker select knob and the other at the opposite end of the unit behind the buttons that control tuning, mute, etc. After removing the front display panel and giving it a close inspection I found that the 2 small boards connect to the main board each with a row of 6 header pins. With a magnifying glass it was obvious that the solder joints that connect the pins to the circuit boards were almost all cracked around the pins. After carefully repairing these solder joints and reassembling the unit it is again rock solid.As a side note the button set at the right side of the unit that control radio tuning had stopped working several years ago and I have been unable listen to any radio stations except those that were previously preset and have been unable to set any new preset stations because the remote that comes with this unit does not allow radio frequency tuning, only selection of preset stations. After the solder joint repair the buttons are working perfectly.Another side note: After disconnecting the front display from the main unit I had to reset every single setting such as radio presets, equalizer settings, display names, etc.
I gave this camera to my daughter-in-law for Christmas. She has a 9 month old baby and is having a wonderful time with the camera. It's small enough to take anywhere and pictures can be put on the computer or on disks. She loves it.
Other reviewers have commented on the price of this product (which was $2500 US back in April of 2008.) Some thought that the price was excessive since you could buy 10 drives of half the capacity for the same $2500, or that someone with "more dollars than sense" could buy it to impress a girl (Huh?). But really, some folks do either have a need for a whole (gasp) 60,000 Megs on one (very) portable drive and/or they have enough money that they don't care about getting the best capacity-to-price ratio. One thing to consider is that lots of people totally waste otherwise good money on products (or capacity) that they'll never even use anyway. Or they get capacity that they'll never need for a cost-effective purpose like storing an easily accessible & transferrable 40GB business presentation in one place. And yes, while a $2000 difference is a lot of money to most of us (for most purposes - like saving old MP3 files) in terms of the percentage of a customer's net worth that's spent on the convenience of having all of it in one unit - lots of people buy stuff for lower dollar amounts but create negative worth (like unpaid credit-card balances) out of impulse of "cuz it's a good deal."This product is obviously "worth it" to some people, some of which have good reasons, and I'm glad it's available. Heck, I wish I could have bought a crate of them for $100,000 each back in 1995 when RAM was $100 a MB (they would have been worth $3,000,000 each.) Or even in 2001 when the San Francisco Chronicle reported on 27th of September: "RAM is now at record low prices, with many vendors offering 256-megabyte modules for US $50..." they'd still be $6000 or so.So for all you reading this in 2012 when these are $5 apiece: you could have bought gold back in 2007 when it was less than $1000 an ounce!
My wife uses this product whenever she leaves the house. It works great in this area. Check the area for the traffic network before buying.
This has just made it through the one month infant mortality period and is still working fine. It is quiet. It is fast. It's a good price for what it offers. I'm very happy that I purchased this.
This product just cleaned up a 300+ count of DVD nightmares. No more shelves, boxes, packaging, etc. Loaded 300 DVD in 2 hours. Fast response, just pick from your printed list or via software and out pops your selection fast. I will purchase another one today.
We got this remote to replace a dead remote for a TV in our bedroom, not even for the purpose of hooking multiple devices together. We decided on this remote by the highly scientific process of going to the store, and selecting the cheapest universal remote they had available. The remote worked with the very minimal effort of finding the TV's code in the manual (which has a large selection of device codes (though in my experience, the first code for any given product usually works). Recently, we have switched tvs around and added various components to our setups and it has worked with almost every device (including a 13 year old AIWA stereo system and the Cable tuner from some company I've never heard of). It only has had some trouble with this DVD/VCR combo from Philips that we just got (which surprises me to no end). I would give it only four stars for that small caveat if it wasn't so darn cheap. For the price, the general multipurpose-ness of this device deserves the full 5 stars.
I bought this router to increase the range and speed at my office. The Linksys wireless G router I had was always very low in terms of signal strenth. The Gigabit router is about 6x (as advertised) better in my particular circumstances. That means I get a low signal instead of a very low. On the downside, it's about $40 more than the Linksys. Moreover, the setup required a call to tech support to configure the wireless properly, which the tech rep said was common. The tech support was very good, very fast. The Linksys setup was a snap (as advertised) and worked perfectly out of the box. It's just that the range and speed weren't as good.
I loved this TV! It kept me company in the kitchen all day while I cooked, cleaned, and folded clothes. Unfortunately, my house is very quiet lately because my favorite kitchen gadget broke! I went to turn it on the other day, and it worked for about 10 seconds, then went black -- and I can't get it to turn back on. It's a great value, but "you get what you pay for!"
I had a hard time figuring out how to use it since it comes with no instructions. Had to call my daughter to instruct me. Once I got the hang of it, its the greatest! I use it to help motivate me to run. It totally pumps you up!!
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.
I really liked the iPod nano a lot. Sure it's a bit pricey, given that you can get more storage for about the same money. However, the small size, beautiful large display, quiet operation and intuitive user interface makes it an overall winner, especially as a gift.I originally was considering the larger unit with more storage, but when I received this and saw how small, light and convenient it was... I knew I made the right choice for me. With that said, if storage is your main concern, this sleek modern model might not be the way to go. However, it's very cool technology and flash memory is fundamentally different than a drive... so it cost more. It's also more rugged.If you're not sure which one to get, why not get them both and return one or give the one you don't like away. Who wouldn't want to receive either one that enjoys music?Also, the headphones had a much better sound that I ever expected. I was totally pleased.It's a drawback that you have to buy from the iTunes store. However, I think Apple has the comparable models beat by a mile for the time being.
Bought this for use in my office of 30+ people. It gets used every day. The first one started to not fit in the port anymore after about 5 months, but it wasn't a name brand. Sometimes buying name brand is the only way to go. So I'm hoping that this Belkin cord will last longer. And it was the right price, too.
I have gone back to Comcast and they have our telephone too. For the internet I needed a router so I could get on with other users in the family.It works great and I've had no problems. I bought this as I read that you don't need one that cost's a lot of money just one that will do what you need it to do.. So far it has worked great..
Obviously this is no SLR - but you're not paying for an SLR. I bought this camera after using a Panasonic Lumix FZ15. I loved that camera but it was bulky like an SLR. I wanted a smaller camera that gave me similar results and the A710 is what the doctor ordered. Granted it doesn't have the zoom capability as the Lumix (12x) but I seldom used that much zoom anyway. (6X is just fine most of the time). I also wanted a camera that allowed me to take quality video. For not being an actual video camera it does a great job - except for the other night when I accidentally took all my video at 15fps intead of 30. I had to junk that. I'm still learning the in's and out's of the camera. The reviews are correct though - video taken with zoom in dark conditions are so noisy they are really not fit to share. But again it's not a video camera - it's a camera that shoots video! The other problem with the camera is a problem mentioned by just about everybody. When you take out the SD memory card you have to be careful because the batteries want to pop out also.You want a better camera? Be preapared to spend a lot more bucks!
It works great. I use it for recording and phone. The microphone is great and the sound is amazing.
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.
I had the problem with the cursor jumping around or not moving along one axis intermittently. Driver upgrade helped but did not eliminate the problem. I exchanged it and the new mouse works perfectly! So if you have these problems, it's not you or your PC. Just exchange it for a new one.
To me the seller misrepresented the product. I could not get it to work. Simple connection but nothing happened. Amazon gave me a full refund. I thank Amazon for backing up the consumer. I would not buy from the seller or recommend them.
I bought this keyboard for work because I was having a lot of problem with sore wrists and elbows with a traditional keyboard. This product has alleviated almost all of my pain and made typing a comfortable experience. It is easy to use, I love the programmable "hot keys", and looks nice. I highly recommend this keyboard.
After checking out many models at various retail outlets, we decided on the 40" Sony. Amazon's price was WAY less than anyone else's. Delivery was much sooner than quoted. The TV is superb and setup was easy.I called the company that administers Amazon's extended warranty and was very disappointed; they were vague about what was covered, and weren't quite sure who might be doing the warranty work. I took another reviewer's advice and called Sony direct and bought the extended warranty from them - they are very clear about what's covered (100% of pixels) and they only use Sony-qualified technicians for repairs. And the Sony warranty was significantly cheaper than Amazon's...!It's hard to beat Amazon's price and service on this product...combined with the Sony warranty, we saved about 30% over retail.
I just got these right now to replace my 25 dollar headphones I bought andb roke from walmart. The quality of these and particularly the bass is way better than the heaphones they are replacing and for 1/5 of the price. These are definitely the second best pair of headphones I have ever had and they are only surpassed by the SR80i's I have owned that cost 100 dollars.
With this camera I was able to making high quality pictures only outside. Inside of any house or room pictures are ugly. They are in very bad red-light or orange-red color. I do not use this camera as I expected and I can't return because package was opened. Of course, I opened to see how this camera work. But requirements for returns by mail does not aloud to return this useless camera back to their place :-(
Bought one of these desktop sets recently.Software installation wanted to do a bluetooth firmware update but it couldn't find the update.It tried to do the update on every restart and the only way to get the keyboard and mouse to work was to unplug/replug the bluetooth dongle.Eventually fond the firmware update and it's installer hiding in Program Files | local files | logitech and installed it manually.The keyboard and mouse now work on restart without replugging the bluetooth dongle.The setpoint software is the only problem now as it crashes about three times a day or so requiring a manual restart of the software.Not impressed given the high price of this set.Logitech - get your act together and sort out this appalling software.
Excellent design. The case fits very well and is quite durable. It has all the accessibility to the drives, ports and provides sufficient amount of cooling vents for the processor and power circuitry. I highly recommend this product for the 15" Macbook.
OK, the deal is that I was looking for earbud headphones that I could wear while riding my motorcycle long distance on the highway. Most earbuds are useless because at high speed the wind noise drowns out everything. In fact, wind noise is so bad that I normally have to wear earplugs.Enter the Koss earbuds.First, the sound. *Great* sound, very accurate with excellent range. Headphones aren't worth it if the sound does not satisfy.These *more than* satisfy.Second, the applicability to the task.The earplugs supplied with the earbuds are darn good and will work for most applications. I decided that I wanted something even more custom, so I cut up some of my normal motorcycle-riding foam plugs and fitted them over the earphones. The result is excellent. Even at 80 mph I get good sound with comfort and acceptable windnoise reduction.If you want absolute noise isolation plus sound, I recommend you get large-size soft foam earplugs. Drill out a hollow shaft through the center. To do this, heat up a 3/32&quot; drill bit, force it through one end and then twist repeatedly to cut out a shaft. Press the earplugs over the small tube on the earphone, then apply the earplugs according to the instructions on the earplug package.*Purchasing Note*I was suspicious of the Circuit City pickup option, but tried it anyway. I was *very* pleased. Circuit City confirmed the purchase within 20 minutes, and I picked up the headphones the same evening.
No hassles if changing / charging separate batteries - this is a very good alternative - just charge one controller when playing with the other - even if the controller loses charge, you can directly connect it to the console and play - highly recommended
This is a great product, small, lightweight and most of all quiet. I have tried many of these lap coolers and this is by far the quietest unit I have ever owned. However, after a year or so of daily use the fans start to hum and get louder and louder as time goes buy. But, this item is so quiet compared to everything else I've tried, I am a repeat buyer anyway. At present I'm on my third unit over a 5 year period.
This product does a nice job and integrates well with my Mac iPhoto app. Have used for both photos and slides with ease of use.
I bought a Tungsten E about 8 months ago...the unit started not being able to hold a charge for very long at 5 months. The battery went completely dead 2 months later. You cannot replace the battery yourself without soldering it and Palm will only replace the battery if you pay 125 dollars plus shipping!! I will never buy a palm ever again.....
I have used a Telrad ever since the first time learned how to use a telescope more than 15 years ago and couldn't get by without one. I'm amazed that they don't just come standard with all new telescopes. If you don't have one, you are missing out on hours of astronomical enjoyment. I refer to mine as the TelRadical.... Happy (star) Trails!
Pyramid RSW18500.Is as described. Serves it purpose well. Flexible yet durable insulation and high quality copper wire @ a good price.
I bought this drive as a replacement for a smaller drive that I lost. The 4GB is plenty of space for images, documents and pdfs. I use it at home and at work on mac and pc computers.
fits the USB connector on the garmin and connects it to the computer with no problems. It's a great replacement, since we lost the original one
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!
These speakers are great with clear sound and plenty of power. I was concerned when the box arrived with a dent in one side. The damage was very minor with only one very tiny dent in one of the speaker grills which is easily repairable. No harm to the speaker itself. I installed them under the eves of my patio horizontally rather than vertically to be able to aim the music for the desired coverage. The mounting instructions said to mount the speakers down a little from the underside of the eves to reduce the bass effect so that's what I did and got a good balanced sound. The speakers are connected to a TEAC AG-790 amp using 16/4 speaker wire so I can choose which set I want to use (or both). My music source right now is only from a Delphi SkyFi2 XM satellite radio using a stereo docking adaptor. Good speakers, good sound.Teac AG-790 AM/FM Stereo ReceiverDelphi SA10101 SKYFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Remote ControlDelphi SA10103 SKYFi2 Home Adapter Kit
This works fine. It's a pretty standard cable, but even so I was a little nervous to get the cheapest one ... but it works!
This is the first time that I myself have been involved in an on line product ordering. I was sure it was a hassle not worth the time and or savings. However, my experience with Amazon was a pleasent experience. If I ever do choose to order products on line ( I doubt I will) I would not hesitate to use Amazon if possible and would recommend Amazon to friends. There were pictures of various types of the cassette/radio player I was interested in with good written description and that gave me the opportunity toselect the proper product for my use and I am very pleased with the product, the ordering experience and the overall service.Thanks,James Neal
my special needs son loves this and it holds all his cds.ill definatly order again if needed,very pleased. thank you
In my search for a high quality clock radio, I narrowed my choice down to the Sangean WR-2 and the Boston Acoustics Receptor. I initially tried the Sangean and was impressed by its sound and appearance, but the overly complicated setting procedure made it so-so as a clock radio.The Boston Acoustics, by contrast, has sound every bit as good (and maybe better) than the Sangean, and although its appearance is perhaps not as "classy" as the Sangean, it is attractive on my bedside table, with a smaller footprint.More important, though, is its absolute simplicity in terms of setting up times and alarms. A single button turns on/off the alarm, for example. Since this frequently occurring action typically happens right before going to sleep - in a tired state of mind - the fact that it is a simple procedure sold me on this radio. The ability to set two separate wake-up times is also a plus! And, I like the twenty possible presets.Some wishes - an output jack so that sound could be listened to with headphones might be nice (saves a lot of negotiation with the wife when the ball game runs late...) A remote is an idea, but not crucial. AM reception is pretty awful (as it was with the Sangean, too). And although the radio retains the settings and time during power outages (the documentation does not say how long), it would be useful in this power-loss prone area if the clock display still showed when power was out.But, overall, a very high quality product that will be much appreciated by the bed!
I've had thewe speakers for a bit over a year now and they have been most impressive the whole time. I live in a situation in which I can't make anywhere nearly the full use of the system's power, but in brief experiments I've become convinced that their output potential is stunning. I use an optical connection from my Creative Titanium FAtality Pro sound card and a coax cable from my comcast HD channel box and get very good 5.1 sound from both. The speakers do offer such options as Steroo x 2 when the input is in 2 channnel format and that expansion is very effective. Even at rather low volumes the subwoofer's effect can be rather stunning, and it definitely produces output that is more felt than heard - IE subaudible frequencies. I can reccomend these speakers without reservation.
This product is only for 4 pieces of one side of the velcro. It's not very useful unless you have things already with the hook velcro part attached.
First impression was very good. Nice looking unit. Quiet. Small footprint. Easy setup (if it worked..).I was going to use this nas to store my media library. I have a large library and quite a few files are in russian, polish, hungarian, german.. you know - all those strange looking characters. Guess what? SOME of them do not transfer correctly - filenames got truncated after a character the 323 didn't like. Upgraded to the newest firmware (out today Dec 18) - it changed things but didn't fix. OTHER files started to give me problems. For example - it removes the capital Ja (in russian) but regular ja goes through ok. Luckily for me Amazon pays return postage - it goes back to Amazon tomorrow.
Product only worked once, used it for 30min and it was dead. Waste of my money.
This unit is very easy to use and it helps with a better understanding of how much electricity is being used by such high users like a refrigerator in the garage or a flat screen TV.
This is a great lightweight product that does everything it says it does. I like to travel compact when I go out shooting. This thing is only a little fatter and larger than a CF card and is virtually hollow so it carries like a little chunk of plastic. All you need is the simple USB to mini USB cable to connect it to either mac or pc. Simple, but great product.
I bought one for my dad to use occasionally and tested it for a couple songs and had no issues like others have had, maybe I'm not using it as long. It is cheaper feeling than my more expensive ones. I will update this if things change.
This is an excellent SLR for a very affordable price. If you are a Mac user, you will love the extended support for the Rebel's RAW files in Aperture.My only real concern is which EF-S wide-angle lens to choose. I've still got to make up my mind. If you don't need a wide-angle lens, don't bother to think twice. It's worth it.
I've had my Rio for two years now, and two months after I got it I dropped it about three feet onto the cement. It pushed the volume button up inside the unit, and I thought it was all over, but I pulled it out with a pair of tweezers, and the player still works, including the volume button. I did have some problems with it going to a certain song and restarting spontaneously and also the clicking hard drive. I reformatted the hard drive and reloaded the songs and discovered it was the songs, not the hard drive that was making it shut off. On most of them, I was able to recopy them from the CD and that seemed to solve the problem, whatever it was. The ones I couldn't recopy or that still caused the unit to restart, I just left off the song list. It holds so much music, I haven't missed them.It is a little annoying that it doesn't have a carrying case, seems it would be easy enough to make a little leather pouch that would clip to your belt, but the unit is so small it fits easily in a shirt or pants pocket. I just make sure I take everything else out, so it doesn't get scratched up. I have had a problem with lint getting under the plastic over the digital readout, but it hasn't affected the performance, so no big deal.I did have a problem with a short in the earbuds and had to replace them, but I was happier with a better set of earphones anyway. The tone quality of the unit is excellent, and the volume goes loud enough that it's uncomfortable at the highest level.As for the battery life, sixteen hours is probably about right. I used to play it while I was a work, and I never had to charge it while I was there. I even had a chance to test the low battery warning. I turned it on one day, and the readout was flashing. I locked the unit and put it in my pocket, figuring I'd be out of tunes in about thirty minutes. Three and a half hours later, it finally shut itself off. Pretty amazing.I was so happy with the unit, that I bought another Nitrus for a friend, and then when I was ready to upgrade, bought myself a Carbon. I would think twice before I went with anything else. Excellent and inexpensive product.
Upon scanning but a few pages of this supposed masterpiece, I found an incorrect explanation of MBR viruses; a complete misunderstanding of how a &quot;statement,&quot; a &quot;command,&quot; and an &quot;instruction&quot; differ; a bold assertion that a PATH environment variable definition in UNIX is a &quot;PATH statement&quot;; an arrogant profession that a certain trivial shell script quoted in the text was indicative of &quot;so-so&quot; programming, as if the author knew the difference; evidence that the author completely misunderstands the UNIX process model, synchronous versus asynchronous processes, quotas, and sleeps; and the completely incorrect statement that all viruses can be detected by variations in file size. I refuse to continue reading this nonsense, and I brutally decry the publishers for not having located a college sophomore to review the book before publishing it. Perhaps the author has learned how to parrot a few system penetration techniques, but so what? I can cook a competent meal by following the Julia Child cookbook, but that does not make me a French chef! What is even more frustrating is that teenaged wannabes cite the book as if it were the Gospel and that good money has been spent on it.
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.
LENS & FILTER KIT SPECIAL FOR Nikon Coolpix 5700 8700 $In order to use these lenses and filters on the Nikon Coolpix 8700 you must attach the adapter tube wich is about 7cm in lenght. The problem is that when you attach the tube and then the Wide Angle Lens, you can see the interior of the tube at the shortest focal lenght. In order to 'clear' the tube from the viewing area in the corners you have to zoom in (extend the lenses) so the wide angle doesn't pick the tube, and you end up at almost the same field width as you were before attaching the adapter and the wide angle lens, which defeats the purpose of buying and using a wide angle in the first place. To be honest it's useless and you have to be careful not to extend the zoom too much or it will hit the attached wide angle.http://www.amazon.com/LENS-FILTER-SPECIAL-Nikon-Coolpix/dp/B000PQSHV8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_iIt's a shame that you have to use the adapter tube because it makes your camera very cumbersome even if you only want to attach any of the filters. The problem is that the lenses are 52mm and not 40mm as is the interior ring of the camera lenses. The telephoto works well in this camera.
batteries were old ...I could take about 3 pictures before the camera started showing it was dying and battery failure within 5 minutes
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.
Bought this 2 years ago - and it works perfectly for converting US devices to Europe devices.You have to be careful though with the 50w and 1600w option. The device fuse will break if you do this wrong setting - so be sure to have additional fuses in your travel bag.
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.
How could I give you my opinion on the product that I have not received?
Just bought this a product a few days back. Setup was easy with 2 PC's running Windos 7. However, this hangs ang systems freez while i switch between the systems. Keybowad and mouse stop to respond. Even after 20 secnods of wait mouse / keyboard don't respond. I have been having a hard time with this. In last 10 days i have seen the system hang 20 times to the least. I have to either take out keyboard/ mouse and put them back again ; or switch off/ on systems back to make it work again. Can anybody help. My email id is jjaiswal@sbical.com. Could you please give me the email of supplier.
An excellent product. I have used these mice for years and am completely satisfied with the quality and performance of the Expert Mouse.
My family got this mouse just a bit before I went off to college. At home, I used it for gaming, but it was a bit too big and bulky to take with me to school (though I like the size when I don't have space restrictions). Still, it served faithfully at home when I was there and catching up on games, or when I wasn't and my family was just doing standard computing.I've gone through a slew of mice over my college career, and very few even seemed to survive more than a year in my hands. This is the exception, a mouse that has survived all of this time and continues to be a stellar mouse even to this day, a number of years later. This mouse is a trust-maker for Logitech; I have a vast graveyard of mice in a box somewhere, and then this one still working great after all this time. I'm sold on Logitech for all of my future mouse needs, and recommend them to my family and friends whenever they tell me about their 80-some dollar mouse dying after only a year or two of use.
I've been using this model headphone in its various incarnation for almost 15 years. The fact that I keep coming back for the same set of headphones every time a pair breaks down speaks for itself.I first found these at as a RadioShack branded headphone for $20 back in the mid 1990's, and was amazed by the sound quality given the price point. I use these headphones as my workout headphones, so they get a good beating, causing me to need to replace them every couple of years, and I always seemed to return to RadioShack to buy the exact same pair.At some point in the mid 2000's the RadioShack branded model disappeared from the shelves and was replaced by the Koss branded model (exact same headphones, just a different name) for $40. Even at $40 I thought they were worth it and continued to replace them as they wore out.Most recently I returned again to RadioShack to pick up yet a replacement pair and found RadioShack no longer carried them under any name, so I turned to the internet and found them here on Amazon. At $15!! How psyched was I?!?I share all this just to point out that, year after year, I have yet to find a better pair of over-the-head earphones, even when they were priced as high as $40. They sound great - fantastic, balanced bass response - they're comfortable as over-the-head earphones get.My only critique is that the inline volume control wears out over time and you lost audio in one ear. My solution has been to just tape the inline control in place to keep the volume control from moving, and adjust the volume from my iPod.
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.
I got this tv for christmas and it works great. The DVD looks like component video and the speakers are powerful. It has alot of inputs and coaxial digital out to hook to a 5.1 to 7.1 system. The manual though i would give the title of the worst manual ever written by humans. I am very tech savy so it was no problem for me to set up. But for some people the poor manual may require them to call tech support.
For several years Sony has been moving away from the Shortwave marketplace that they once dominated. One feature that Sony included on many of their more expensive radios was the Synchronous Detector circuit, which can make a big difference in the reception of signals that are suffering from selective fading and/or adjacent channel interference. Sony seemed to "get this right" more often than other other producers of SW sets (few even offered it).But alas, the famous 2010 (one of my all time favorite SW radios) is gone, the SW-77 is gone, the SW-100 is gone and this year the highly innovative SW-07 has been deleted.The 7600GR is the only remaining Sony with this feature... I would not wait too long, or it may be deleted as well!Ok, but one feature does not define the radio. I must add that the 7600GR does very well when compared to more modern designs. On AM and Shortwave, reception is quite sensitive, and with the sync detector, the fact that only one bandwith is provided is not a large handicap (many sets have two bandwidths available).FM reception is good but not up to the level provided by the Eton E-5, Kaito 1103 or even the Kaito 1102. LW reception on the 7600 is very sensitive, and it has better "image rejection" (fewer false signals) than the E-5 or Kaito 1103. The 7600 does not have a tuning knob, so "bandscanning" is not as convenient as on the E-5 0r 1103. Note: the Kaito 1102 does not have LW or tuning knob.In Summary, this is a well-built high quality (still made in Japan) radio that stacks up well against its competition.
I'm an old computer professional but this is my first wireless router. This router explained the basics so I could properly set it up with the wizard without having to learn everything there is to know about wireless technology. I haven't had to restart it once since I first brought it online. There are lots of features, most of which I will never use, but they are there if I ever need them. This is my third D-Link product and I haven't had one issue with any of them. In contrast, the Netgear wired router I had was unreliable. I'm buying D-Link from now on.
I bought these to replace some Cat5E cables which wouldn't reliably carry gigabit. These carry gigabit without issue, and have sturdy, easy to use no-snap clips.
Was so happy to find this for my old but wonderful Olympus. Sure beats inventing in a new camera. It's perfect.
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 Already dropped this sucker on solid street pavement and it still works like new. Great pics, easy to learn!!
Thought some rehabbed item would do something to my printer but I was mistaken. Product came in a very professional package and clean. Will purchase again when needed.
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...
Neither USB adapter has ever worked on this unit. My firewire adapter has worked fine, but unfortunately most of the connections I need the card for are USB. I would recommend going with a more reliable brand. Hope this helps!
This is a good product. I now own two of them. Easy to set up and use.
I just read a review by someone who had a Palm Vx and lost everything because their system &quot;crashed.&quot; Maybe we should call a waaaambulance for this whiner. If he or she had just read the owner's manual or asked someone else who owns any PDA, they would have learned that you are supposed to synchronize the palm with your computer. If they had just followed the directions, they would have learned that ALL their data was backed up on their PC. Maybe we should cut this poor person some slack; they could be from Flori-duh. I love my Palm IIIXe, and loved the Palm Vx that I was using before I bought the IIIXe. Now I can't live without it. It sure beats the heck out of using sticky notes. I have my To Do list, all my contacts phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and my memos of notes taken at meetings. Plus, I have the calendar to schedule events and meetings, and the handy calculator. All this in one convenient place. And the beauty of it all is that you can easily edit the info on your PC, then synch up with your PDA and voila! You have all the new edited data on your PDA. Have a happy holiday season friends. Ciao.
Received item when expected. It works as expected. I needed to the ability to use my MP3 player in a car not equipped to play it, this adapter did the job.
This is a great mouse. It is very ergonomic and comfortable to use for extended periods of time.
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.
Using it for at least one year and it's in perfect condition. Fits exactly on my black macbook 13"
needed a new patch cable and this one was a good buy and works like a charm. No problems with this order.
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.
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.
We bought our TiVo last year and we love it!! We are no longer slaves to TV programming, we never miss a show and it's really easy to use. You can't imagine how often I rewind a segment and watch it over again in case I miss a word or caption. You will never hassle with taping via a VCR again, no more hunting for a blank tape. I can't praise this product enough!! We're buying a TiVo for my husband's parents who can't handle a VCR, so that should tell you the skill level - it's easy. TiVo really comes in handy when there's nothing on to watch - you just check your list of shows saved and go from there. We like the &quot;season pass&quot; option to tape our regular shows we never want to miss. This is one electronic item you will never have buyer's remorse about. Go ahead, buy the unlimited service contract. It's worth it. And 60 hours is plenty - we're good about cleaning out the space once we've watched something. If you get a Sony machine, you can ONLY download to a Sony VCR if you want to save something on tape. That was an unpleasant surprise for us.
It is realy fine. Where ever I go I have my iPod with me and it carries all my music. I can enjoy it whatever I am doing. And without having to cary around so many CDs or other stuff.The downside of the iPod though is that you need an extra harddisk in your computer to store all the CDs and it takes, time much time to upload all of my CDs to the iPod. But hey, it's worth ever minute I spent on it.
I purchased this system and have used them on evey small component I have. They do sound great hooked into my laptop but also found great sound quality when hooked to my IPOD. I use them in my garage and eveyone that hears how they sound have nothing but surprise looks when they see how compact that they really are. Great system for the dollar and would not compromise for anything else. PROS: Small and easy to use, Excellent sound quality, Price is right, Easy to set up, Very durable design. CONS: Need longer speaker cords. This is not the only Bose product I own or have purchased. But is one of my favs.
Suffered for years with only getting marginal use of my Bose surround sound system with my combination of Tivo and Samsung TV. This box allowed me to input the optical cables from the Tivo and BluRay player and have a single output to my Bose system. Easy to install, easy to operate and so far flawless.
I had a lexmart from walmart and it broke within a year. This cannon was rated high on line on cosumer reviews. I like it for the easy ink cartriges they are more solid and have more ink in them . Also printer seems to use less ink by printing out documents a little lighter (which saves ink). I trust a name like cannon for a printer. And I must say the price was remarkably low.
I bought these in the store for about $60 and returned them as soon as I could. I tried them on and found that the metal slider extender piece got caught very easily in my hair (taking them on and off). For that reason alone, I returned them to the store. I felt it was a poor design flaw.
The initial release of this router was very unreliable. Recently, Linksys released a new firmware - version 1.67. I have loaded it and have had better luck with this firmware than when I first got it.The initial firmware would not connect to my ISP. It also had to be rebooted daily to allow the wireless network card on my laptop to connect to it.This could be a 3, possibly 4, star review. However, I have not had version 1.67 firmware long enough to see if Linksys / Cisco got the major issues fixed. Proceed with caution.
I bought a new computer because the old computer stopped making the monitor work. Bought the transfer cable to get some files I didn't want to lose transfered to the new computer. Fortunately, my most important files were saved on a flash drive. The only way to make the transfer cable work is to load the files from the disc onto the old computer. Since there is no monitor, I cannot control the download. Emailed the transfer cable company to ask for help. They replied that I bought the wrong cable. Right cable costs another $35.00. Not ready as yet to spend more on files I don't really need.Ron Clasky
Initial charge took about 3 hours. Batteries and charger got quite warm, maybe normal first time around.Looks nice and easy to use. Thumbs up.After using the unit and batteries for a while now I finally trashed it. Had to recharge everytime before using and batteries would run down in less than a week without use. Gave a full charge, checked voltage and set out on desk for 7 days and they died without even using. Wouldn't buy Sony batteries again, cheap $ store batteries last a lot longer. Wasted money . . .
I am using them as external speakers for my PC. One speaker in the bath room, the other speaker in my shop. Set up in less than 5 minutes, worked great. The shop speaker is about 90 ft away from the transmitter passing through several walls, sounds great, no problems. THANK YOU
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
Sandisk has always made the best flash drives (used a previous model for 3 years before this one) but they need to take more care with their driver compatibilities for the U3 functionality, which Vista promptly recognized as an unsafe and unsigned driver and refused to let it run. Better luck with the next release, Sandisk!Other than that, an excellent, solid drive with a hefty weight in its metal frame. If you have XP, you shouldn't have any problems. (I've used it with XP as well; no issues).
Want to save time? Forget the CD players and get a flash memory unit. Stay away from moving parts! Anyway, here are the gory details...OK, I liked it at first. It did everything I wanted it to do... -- play MP3s in the car. I fact, I loved it.But after a couple of months, I found the problems to be so annoying that I have retired it for good.I just don't think it's a quality machine. I would not recommend it because I have to believe that, with this unit, "if it's not one thing, it's another." The particular problem I had may not occur with all of them, but it's an indication that it's not built well.#1 problem: My unit constantly stopped playing for no apparent reason. After weeks of frustration, I found that if I squeezed it or smacked it, it would play. I finally figured out that it thinks it has opened up and, therefore, stops playing.I dismantled the unit (what did I have to lose?) and figured out that the tiny switch -- the one that gets depressed by the protruding thing on the "lid" -- is either not working as a switch or does not get correctly depressed by the lid's switch-pokerizer. I have tried to improve the poking by gluing stuff to the poker to widen and extend it, but it hasn't worked. I think it's the switch that doesn't work...The point is, it is unfortunate that one stupid part ruins the device. I don't have confidence that this is a well tested, well designed, well built player. Moving parts with low quality equals problems. You definitely get what you pay for.As I said, if it played without stopping all the time, it would be just fine despite the little annoyances in its design.Other problems...#2 annoying problem: Audio CDs play, but none of the functions work with audio CDs. E.G., no 'stop', 'forward', 'back'. Nothing. You have to play the CD all the way through. Period.#3 ridiculous software: What a pain naming the files. Once you spend many hours doing it, I guess it's handy.#4 eats batteries. Get the car kit or forget it.
I followed the instructions and inserted the battery in to charge. At first the feedback message was "Battery charging". After a few hours the message became "Battery cannot be charged, please replace."Frustrating. Glad I kept the packaging so I could return it. :(
My boss ordered first and we were very pleased. This is the second order. Shipping could be better but products are great. As of date no problems with any that we ordered. Thank you
I used a dual prosser Abit VP6 Board and had to move my four hard drives up to the the lower four Ext. bays because the hard drives when installed in the lower 4 Int. bays pushed against the ram. That left me two usable Ext. bays and my ATA100 hard drives were more than 15 inches of cable away. Also there are no side access panels. Ext. bay covers fit loose and buzzed a little.
I have been using this product for about a week now and so far it is working out great. The folks I am talking to have given great reviews and have told me that I am coming in crystal clear. The headset is comfortable on my head (I have a big head). For the cost I am very impressed. I wish it had a volume control on the headset as it is not too loud but other than that I am very pleased.
We went to Seattle, Vancouver, BC and then Yakima Valley. We enjoyed the Garmin. It was our first experiencer owning a GPS and it made driving around easier. My wife navigates and the Garmin allowed her to relax. The only down side was the free MNS service was never able to update or give useful information. It was worth what we paid for the service.
The Zune is a good start towards applying new concepts toward the portable music industry. Wireless sharing is an awesome concept, but it's ridiculous in application for 2 reasons:1. The songs you share to other Zunes expire after 3 days or 3 plays. The Zune then remembers what song it was, and will not allow it to be retransferred. It doesn't matter if the files are not DRM protected. IT DOESN'T MATTER. Ridiculous.2. With Apple holding a 72.5% market share as opposed to Microsoft's measly 13%.... how likely is it that you're even going to run into anyone who HAS a Zune that you can share with? Not very likely.I'm not even going to get into the fiasco with the digital rights management that renders the Zune incompatible with Microsoft's OWN technology - PlaysForSure - or the fact that pretty much alone amidst drive-based players, the Zune cannot be used as a portable hard drive.Learn about this product and its many shortcomings before deciding to purchase one. There is plenty of potential in the product, which may be rectified in further revisions, but as of now it's a very poor music player with limited real advantages and a sad multitude of "might-have-beens".
I ordered this hoping that it would work with my Tripp Lite KVM switch and it did flawlessly. Was happy to find a compatible power adapter so cheap since they are virtually impossible to find from Tripp Lite.
My wife used this for a week in Paris to dry and curl her hair without problems. The high wattage setting doesn't quite get up to the 1800 or 1875 watts that some curlers and hair dryers pull, but it wasn't much of a problem. She did note that the curling iron didn't get as hot as it usually did, but I guess that's the point. Better safe than sorry. She's come home with melted curling irons on two occasions before this, so we were happier this time.It's not the lightest converter in the world, but the box is fairly small overall, and much of the space is taken up by country-specific adapters, most of which you won't need unless you're traveling across continents. So, what you end up bringing on a trip is minimal: the converter itself and one adapter (if you need it; in Europe, with its recessed outlets, you will).
Pros - Comes with everything you need to install; omnimount customer service is great if you have any questions; is attractive, durable and high quality; works exactly as manufacturer statesCons - screw sizes are metric so we didn't have the exact size drill bit needed. We opted to just use the closest smaller size and wiggle it around to make the hole slightly larger; labels on parts did not match the parts list but we were able to figure out what was what fairly easilyOverall - I love this mount! Was very easy to install (does require two people) and it looks great. I recommend calling Omnimount prior to purchasing to confirm your mount choice. They can also let you know if any adapters are needed in advance based on the TV you'll be mounting(very nice to know!). Their website is also very informative. We installed this with a 32 -inch samsung flat panel in my office/den and we're very happy with it.
This cable simply didn't work at all. I had to buy another VGA cable from Fry's. Since it is less than $5 I didn't bother returning it to the seller.
I just tested in my car and I'm very excited. Quality of sound is really amazing! Very useful thing if your audio player supports cassettes.
Other than that, it's been a couple hours and it works great. Will update this review if my opinion changes, but for what I paid for it ($11.99), I thought it was a new item
Reasonable price, prompt shipping. These either work or they don't. Not much else to say about the battery. The last one lasted for a few years.
This charger works fine with my 80GB iPod. After checking the specs on this one and the other one by MacAlly which they sell specifically for the iPod, I'm convinced they're exactly the same. This charger is also ~$12 cheaper than Apple's charger.
I bought our unit in June and it only lasted two months, used few times and now it does not emit sounds at all, tried all our iPods and iPhone and still no sounds, very disappointed with this product.
This item is soo great! First I used my next door neighbors, and I liked it so much i went out and got one!
i orgerinally bought this for my jailbroken ipad 2 wifi, i had a ton of trouble installing roqybt on it. then, one day, i got a new laptop, with built in bluetooth, so i got the idea of using the laptop as a gps, i connected the pc and tomtom reciver, and started google earth(it was the only program with a map since the pc was brand new) i dug around google earth until i found the gps, i went to real time, nmea, and volla, google earth actually displayed my current postion, however, for some reason, if the track point import limit isn't high enough, it showed i was near afarica, in the ocean, so one of the followin gwas glitchy: bluetooth, gps reciver, google earth, or simply the track point import limit(most likely since GE was more accurate when it was higher (i set it to 30, 3 times the default)how to use Google Earth GPS1. connect the gps to your pc via bluetooth2. open google earth3. go to tools4. go to gps5. go to realtime in the pop up6. select NMEA7. set your track point import limit (I reccomend 20-40)8. wait for google earth to start tracking.
I was originally planning to build a recessed component shelf in my wall where an old built-in bookcase was, but after discovering that heat ducts behind the wall would prevent me from doing that, I started looking for something like this. I was quite pleased to find this unit, as it's pretty close to what I was looking for. It's easy to find entertainment centers that sit on the ground, but not so easy to find a good-looking wall-mounted component shelf system. One warning though: the bottom shelf is MUCH bigger than the top one. I didn't realize this when I ordered it, and the bottom shelf is a bit much for the small space I have the unit in. I'll be trying to contact Omnimount to see if I can order a shelf that's the same size as the top one. Other than that, no complaints.
Excellent Camera.I can't think of one thing wrong with this camera.I have had the 710 for nearly 1 year.The digi 11 chip is still the best.5 stars.
Nothing you haven't already seen in these reviews but I thought I would throw in my experience too. I bought this TV at Nebraska Furniture Mart thinking I was getting a really good deal about 18 months ago. The TV sits in our rec room that hardly ever gets used unless someone is on the treadmill. I figure 5 hours a week is generous. So after 18 months of use, the bulb blows. This TV should have lasted 15 years according to their figures. I have learned a very expensive lesson here.
Worked great for about 3 weeks then nothing. I reset it, reconfigured it and nothing. Worked great when it worked.
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.
Excellent product !!! excellent package !!! I have no complaints with the product or with your dealer !!! !!! !!!
I have had this laptop (an older model really with the 2600+ processor but no wireless card, only 20 GB & 256 MB, 64 MB of which is shared to support the video) for just over a year and the warranty just expired. I use the machine mainly as a desktop replacement but I have taken it overseas on a few occasions. The benchmarks put the floating point & integer operations to be faster than a P4 2.8 machine!I started having problems (fortunately) just before the warranty expired & HP has stepped up to the plate. What differentiates good businesses from bad ones is in how readily they try to fix problems on their part.In my case, after spending an hour or so with me on the phone, HP tech support adviced me to send them the machine. They could have tried to put it off as one of the other reviewers has complained, and my warranty was to expire in a week or so any way. But they didn't. They couldn't reproduce the problem. I have had to call them twice since then and all I had to do was mention that this was a continuing problem even though my warranty has expired. HP has been very cool with that and have tried helping me spending a few hours with me on the phone trying to diagnose the problem. One of the calls was to their India support center and I was surprised as to how professional they all were. So far the problem appears to be fixed. But it is an intermittant problem and I should give it a few more weeks before being absolutely sure. Because of my pleasant experience with them so far, I have gone ahead and bought an extended warranty from them.Why only 4 stars? The machine does get quite warm. May be it's the AMD chip. Also USB 2 would have been nice. I didn't get the s-video cable even though there's a TV output. The USB connectors are way too close to the power input. I have another laptop where the power plug is to a side which I find more convenient.I also bought an aftermarket wireless card which works quite well.
I did not really know what to expect when I bought the 550. I had never spent so much on a remote control so I did not know how amazing this remote can be. I opened it up and it looked real snazzy. I liked how they made the remote box easy to open. Because the usual items they put in those plastic holders are impossible to get out. I was looking for the instruction booklet so I could input all the various numbers for my various devices, but I could not find one.It turns out it is all done through the computer. You put in the CD and install some software. Then when you want to add a device, you just need the model number and after you hook up your remote to your computer it downloads the stuff to the remote. Its pretty cool all in all. Right now I have it controlling 5 different devices and I have had no problems with the remote at all.Its a good buy for your money.
Great little speakers to use with your I-Pod or other MP3. Good shound for a reasonable price.
I'm on the road alot --- business and personal. I've already loaded on a currency converter, some language phrase books (Lingua Franca), an itinerary organizer, and information about the places to which I am going. Plus I've put on books for downtime waiting in airports. I'm looking forward to adding GPS. It's a wonderful little tool. Now if I could only search the internet with it. . .
when I bought this camera about 3 years ago, it was more like $300 and a year after I bought it, the bottom part of it, the latch that holds the batteries in broke!I tried bringing it back to the store and they could not do a thing------I see that it has been discontinued and I think that is for a very good reason!don't waste your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
...This headset has everything the more [$$$] version has but a whole lot cheaper. I will state the pros and cons.PROS:1: Great Sound2: Mic is better than average3. Light WeightCONS:1. Might hurt ears if worn for a long time.2. The end of the wire, are two wires that are joined (will explain)Here is where the Slight Flaw comes from, the end of the wire has two leads, mic and sound. It is both connected and cannot be separated. The problem is for people who has speakers and an earphone out. It cannot be possible to plug the ear connector to the speakers and connect mic to the back of the comp. Its a slight prob but if you have a front panel with both sound and mic then you'll be fine.
I love the ease of use for this item, very nice fit and very easy to use and u never forget to use surge protector
I have the DYMO Letra Tag Label maker and I love it. I have one at work and one at home. Excellent purchase for being the organized person that I am.
Everything is great on this keyboart, apart 3 crucial point:1. "SLEEP" button has removed been from this model by Microsoft. In a "Green" world fashion, this decsion of Microsoft is more then wierd. They saved $0.5 and lost me.2. The characters are rub off the keys fast. The Plastic is two soft, so your fingers are just erasing the prints by a regular use. It never happened to me with no other keyboards, even very cheap ones. Prepair to lost some of the prints, especialy the A, C and &lt; characters- where you fingers are resting the most.3. The space bar has to be pressed near the center in order to work smoothly. The inside mechanizem just can't handle well pressing on the side of the space bar.Without these three isuues, this keyboard could be a superb top product.Btw, it was very nice if it had a USB hub, but it's not so critic.
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 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.
In interests of full disclosure, I was only interested in using the scanner to scan family slides, and I returned the scanner after one week.On the positive side, installation was a breeze in Windows XP. Epson includes a high-speed USB 2.0 cable, which was a nice extra, as most companies skimp here. I was also intrigued by the "touch up old faded photos" software. I have had great experiences with Epson scanners before: in the past I have found Epson scanners to be among the fastest and most accurate, and they have, in the past, included the best OCR software free. I was disappointed that this scanner included ABBYY's OCR software, which is inferior to the OCR software Epson included with last year's scanners. (See CNET's reviews of OCR software.)After hooking up, I scanned a photo using the included software and automatic settings. The scan went well. I was a little surprised that the automatic settings default to 300 dpi scanning (whether for photos or slides), but higher settings produce images so large in (initially uncompressed) megabytes as to slow down my relatively new Dell computer with 128 meg RAM. Scanning the photo went quickly.Things did not go as well with the slide scanning. While the software is quite easy to manage, whether in automatic or manual settings, a few annoyances interfere with what could otherwise be quite a successful suite. First off, the scanning software uses overlapping windows for such (simultaneous) windows as the preview window, the scanned pictures window, and the manual settings window, but none of these have separate tabs or "buttons" in the Windows XP taskbar, so it is difficult to move each out of the way to find the other ones. I'm unsure how they even accomplished this, as I've never used a program in XP that didn't produce a button on the taskbar corresponding to an open window. At first this was an annoyance, but after three days, it was crazy infuriating, as it makes it difficult not only to deal with the scanner windows themselves which keep hiding each other, but it also makes very cumbersome to multitask with any other programs. When the scanner is scanning, its software window sometimes will not hide, and then when you do hide it, you can't bring it to the fore again without minimizing the other programs' windows, or it will bring to the fore the wrong window. How Epson can commission an expertly performing software application, but have it without corresponding window-tabs, is typical of today's rush-to-the-market user-unfriendly software. I suppose it doesn't matter when scanning the occasional piece, but it certainly ain't fun when you're scanning the family photo album.But the final straw was that after hours of scanning various slides at different resolutions, I could not produce a scan that was not SLIGHTLY blurry. Since some of my slides were taken by professional photographers and look crystal clear on the wall, I scuttled my project and returned the scanner. Why spend a week converting the family slides for permanent sharing and archiving, and getting a blurry scan? I have read that this is a common problem with inexpensive scanners: I suspect that if you take the slide out of its white cardboard frame, so it can lay perfectly flat, they might be in focus, but I don't want to ruin my slides. Seems to me that if they can put an autofocus mechanism in extremely cheap cameras, they could have figured out a way to autofocus the slides in this slide-scanning scanner.
i really don't write reviews for the fact that i don't like to write negative feed back......i'm not getting payed for writing this review but the sound quality of this speakers are amazing.....my uncle heard the sound quality @ my party that he had me order him a pair for his home theater system. not really much to say but great speakers for the price........
The Zune Home A/V Pack is nice! The small remote control that comes with is handy and functions well. It's also magnetic which I just discovered by accident. It's a nice way to charge your Zune if you don't want to synchronize your player each time with your computer. The only thing that I didn't care for is each time you turn your system off and bring it back on again, you have to reset the display setting to TV out. It's a small annoyance though. If you like to view photos with it, it's great for sharing them on your TV.
...You will love these speakers! As soon as I plugged them in, the sound brought a smile to my face. When you spend more money on your equipment, you expect to get better results. This system keeps that promise. The six speakers in each unit produce a clear crisp sound. The mid range is clear without the muddy sound I hear in less precise speakers. Musical instruments sound separate and distinct, voices have a good presence that is not drowned out by the background tracks.This system is plugged into my Sony television. It improves the audio on cable and satellite programs but it really shines when we play DVD movies. The enhanced sound tracks come alive and we get more of a movie theater experience. The control head on this speaker system has an input jack so you can plug in an iPod or MP3 player and listen to the player without unplugging the television (or computer) - very handy and thoughtful of Altec.Compared to the JBL Creature II speakers or the Harman/Kardon Soundsticks, this set from Altec Lansing is superior. The speakers play louder, the placement is not so critical and the sound is more pleasant to listen to over time.
I use them at work regularly and I am very pleased. The IS feature is nice. I have several Canon products and they have all been good. The only negative is that they are a bit pricey.
Logitech G5 Laser Mouse is pretty cool. I'm using it right now. made for gamers. tired of getting shot at and can't seem to turn around to save yourself. well with this mouse you can. it has adjustable speed. also really good for sniping your opponent. also customize the weight on the mouse is pretty neat.
I have had this camera for a bit now and have used it for both video and standard pictures. The quality of the pictures is far greater then any camera I have ever owned. I took a picture of one of my computer case fans (spinning at about 3000rpm) and the picture came out with the fan looking as though it was off! No blur or anything. I was rather amazed. It has a nice zoom and goes up to 16x digital zoom for those far shots. I've had a couple of far ones get some blur but for the most part everything comes out looking great. The only issue I have is that it eats up it's power source. This thing drained the batteries that came with it in just a couple hours of use (maybe 20 photo's and 2 minutes of video time+reviewing the photo's and option setting) And the next pair I put in died just as fast. Though these are standard batteries. All in all though it's a great camera.
I had bought this camera as a replacement for my "old" 2MP Olympus, and I must say that Olympus have done a great job. The pre-set dial on the back makes selecting shooting modes much easier, with choices of Auto-shoot, programmed auto-shoot (where you can create your settings)Manual,movie mode (Quick Time movies with sound)self-portrait, landscape/portrait, sport, night scene,and landscape. The viewfinder (an rarity with point and shoot digital cameras these days), is a little small, but does the job. The screen is incredibly sharp and gives you a real sense of how the shot will turn out. It is very nice in the hand, and very stable to use (no more camera shake!) In short, a crisp, clean, sweet camera, and well-recommended.
Solid line protection. Had a double outage and all my TV and computers came through fine.This unit is HEAVY DUTY and just heavy.
The bag is ok, but the telescoping handle failed on the 2nd business trip. It is very difficult (impossible) to put a bag with an extended handle into the overhead storage of an airplane. I would like to simply disable the locking mechanism entirely, but the construction is riveted and cannot be disassembled. Service life of this bag was less than one month, 1.5 business trips.
The product was advertised as Powerbuilder Desktop 8.0. Instead it was merely an update disk to upgrade your existing version of Powerbuilder from 7.0 to 8.0. Not remotely the same thing!
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.
The first drum sent had a fault and Sophia replaced it immediately and very courteously. The replacement was easily installed and works perfectly.
This router works very well. I have heard that this router is the best on the market and I believe it. As for it being expensive, it is worth every penny.
This adapter works very well. It is well contructed and saves the GPS batteries.
The operating manual is very poorly written. Once you work through that you can get good recordings but mine totally died after a year and a half of pretty light use.
This is an excellent product which performs as advertised in every way. It was easy to install. I am a very satisfied customer
Like it or not, I've used Windows/PC for the past 12 years. Macintosh occasionally appealed to me, but I didn't get it partly because it's expensive, partly because of compatibility. At work and at home, I owned: Dell Inspiron, Thinkpad, Dell/HP Desktops, running Windows 98/2000/XP. Also I tinkered with Sun workstations running UNIX (I'm an EE guy and have a respect for UNIX).After 12 years of Microsoft (and blue screens), I made a bold switch to Apple Powerbook 15&quot; with 1.5GHz/512RAM/80Gb, and I'm so happy with this system that even 5 stars are not high enough.- The sleek aluminum chassis and the wide screen generate Wow! effect.- This 15&quot; machine is lighter than my old Dell laptop.- It's very quiet during operation, but the bottom side may occasionally become hot.- The keyboard has a good depth and touch, and the backlit keyboard is simply cool.- Using the built-in microphone, you can play the bundled 3-D chess game via OS X's voice-recognition. Isn't that futuristic?About software compatibility (from EE guy's viewpoint):- MS Office 2004 for Mac became my favorite patch of programs. Even better than the XP version - a very important factor in my decision to switch.- Math tools, especially Mathematica 5 and Matlab, run well on Mac.- Favorite design tools, Adobe Photoshop and Carrara 3, work well. After all, Mac was built for them.- There are tons of open source programs you can use: GIMP, A/G BLAST, ...- Some layout and CAD tools are not compatible. I have to use old PC. For those number-crunching jobs, however, I don't use laptop anyhow.As much as I enjoy steering this elegant silver machine, I love to navigate through the Mac OS X. As Sun's Bill Joy said during an interview, &quot;Mac OS X is rock solid&quot;. I like the idea of using UNIX commands on my Mac, although I can do everything with the user-friendly Mac interface.Yes, Powerbook is more expensive compared with Dell and other PCs, but you get what you pay for: top-quality components, futuristic functionality, eye-catching design, and the enormous joy of owning a rock-solid elegant machine (like BMW!). You'll definitely like this one!
After 16 man-hours of trying to back up three different computers with Veritas Backup Exec Pro v4.5 and Exec v4.2 on Pentium IV 1.7gig Windows 2000 Plexwriter 16/10/40A CDRW and Pentium III 700mhz Windows 98 Sony 10/4/32 CDRW and after uninstalling/installing software I found that the problem was with the Memorex disks. Pop in Sony 1x-16x 700mb disk and the backup works just fine. I purchased 150 of these Memorex disks from Amazon (not your fault) that I now can not use. Bad product Memorex!
I have a mini fridge that makes an electronic click every 30 minutes or so when it switches power modes. This "click" is both audible and causes my led/lcd monitor to turn black out for a second or two before it powers on again. I found the situation to be particularly worrying as both my computer, monitor and mini fridge share the same surge protector. I was worried that eventually this issue may cause power problems to my other devices shared by the same surge protector.So I decided to buy this Belkin SurgeCube surge protector in an attempt to isolate the power draw of the mini fridge from the other devices. After a day of using the device, I am happy to say that it does indeed prevent the click from occurring and now my monitor does not black out like it once did. As a result of this little experiment, I am recommending this device for users who have high draw appliances or electronics to prevent and stabilize power draws. It does the job well and is cost effective! Highly recommended!
Don't get this printer. Yes, the printer is inexpensive. But the toner cartridges are expensive and you'll pay for it in the long run. The Lexmark website says the toner cartridge is good for 2000 sheets at 5% page coverage (at $100/cartridge, that's 5 cents/sheet). Don't believe it.My wife gets maybe five hundred pages printed (just double-spaced typing) before parts of the page starts fading (so we're paying 20 cents/sheet). As per the Lexmark website, we've updated the driver, we've updated the firmware, we've printed cleaning pages, nothing works. Sure, we shake the toner cartridge too, but who wants to be doing that every 5 pages, especially when they advertise 2000 pages and ours starts fading at 500.I have an old HP 4L. It's probably getting close to 10 years old now. I think I've bought just one cartridge since the original, and I've printed a lot. My wife also had an HP that the Lexmark replaced. She wishes she had her old HP back. Now there is an endorsement. I will not get a Lexmark printer ever again.
I loved everything about this keyboard, until it just stopped working. It had not been misused, it just all of a sudden quit working. I tried a couple of new sets of batteries, and I see the little red light for the trackball, but it just doesn't register. All in all, it is an excellent keyboard for what it does, but the price, and the fact that it just stops working after 4-5 months, is unacceptable.Try and find a warranty anywhere on Amazon or Ergoguys, you get nothing!
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?
Even though this keyboard looks exactly like the wireless keyboard I needed to replace, and it is listed second when I searched for "wireless ergonomic keyboard", this keyboard is NOT WIRELESS! I really liked the keyboard I had, but had a tragic coffee accident when trying to change the batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a usb transmitter, so when I saw usb, I, non tech dummy that I am, assumed it was the same. It was not. It doesn't use the standard keyboard plug,which would have been acceptable, but needs a precious dedicated usb connection. It went back immediately, now it looks like I'll have to buy the keyboard and mouse package if I want to replace the one I ruined.
I bought this logitech headset from Amazon and i must say it was a wonderful experience shopping on this site. Right from delivery to the product quality, everything was good.I am more than satisfied with the performance of this headset.
it has cool features...but good luck getting your disc into the tray to utilize them...I received a GE dvd player (DGE100n) as a gift and had to take it back for exchange because the tray was failing to open/close for me, no matter if the remote or the button on the unit face were used.Was able to &quot;trick&quot; it to open by holding down power and open buttons simultaneously as soon as it powered up, and finally were able to play a DVD for the first time!Well...in the middle of the movie, the phone rang and we pushed pause. When we came back to it 5 minutes later, it was frozen. We could not get it to resume, stop, or even eject the disc! So we ended up having to unplug the unit from the wall and tinkering to &quot;trick&quot; it again to open so I could just get my DVD back out!We exchanged it last night at Wally mart for another DGE100N, brought it home, plugged it in and guess what: Similar problems! Except that in order to get the tray to open on THIS different unit...pressing the play/rewind simultaneously with the open button works after powering it on/off every 3rd or 4th try.I've tried it in different sockets around the house and ruled that out as a potential cause as all my other electronics have all worked just fine over the years.Wally mart will not let me exchange it toward another unit...so looks like I'm stuck with exchanging it for the same model...again and again in hopes I'll finally find one that works right out of the box!?Gee, do YOU think this quality GE unit will last me for years and years??
the company sent me a great product, at a great price. im glad there is an ebay to shop around for great deals.
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
Got these in the mail. The colored one was the wrong # (my fault). And the black one was the right #, but never worked. When I took it out to throw it away I saw ink leaking from the side. You have been warned.
This printer is VERY nice. It's quality is amazing. A little loud when starting up but that's all.
I bought a Garmin c340 and it worked immediately after a short setup. I took it for a drive around my neighbourhood. It started up really quick. I deliberately missed turns. It would recalcuate a route to take me back in about 5 seconds. The recalculation time was quite consistent. I am really pleased with it. It would be a great help driving at night and in bad weather.
well to start off this is my 4th mp3 player. my first ipod was the 4gb mini. it was nice but didnt have enough space. so i whent to the toshiba gigabeat (horrible). i finnaly got sick of my gigabeat and upgraded to the ipod video. on durability, the player feels sturdy enough. but the screen scratches really easy, even with the velvet case that comes with it. trust me you will never feel totally safe with a uncased ipod in your pocket. the black ipod does show scratches way more than the white. but if you have a case that wouldnt really matter. anyway the storage, i got the 30gb. and really thats all i need. i think that its a waste of money to get the 60gig. even with 10 episodes of south park i have 20gb left. the video quality is excelent considering the size of the screen. i compared the screen sizes of the creative zen vision M against the ipod, the ipod is much much bigger. yeah u may have read that the ipod is really complicated to convert to a version that it will see. yeah its true. but i dont really need a video player. its quite nice to have a few episodes of your favorite show with you. which u can buy on itunes. its awsome to have strong bad email as a podcast. ok to the music, the sound quality is just unbeatable. yes with the ablum art available its nice to give your music "life" pluse its nice to have a complete universe of accesories. so really the only problem to this player is the scratch prone screen. and remember this is a mp3 player first, the video is just a nice feature. and i highly recomend a case. i got the black iskin from the online apple store. the ipod is totally encased in this case so i really recomend this case.
Something about the Cruzer Titanium just feels like quality. It works well and easily installs to the computers in which I have used it. The U3 functionality is one of the primary reasons for purchase, however, and it doesn't work on a Vista machine. More than that, if one uses the security feature with a password, a vista computer will not recognize it at all. Research indicates that this particular model, nice as it is, will not be upgradable to Vista as it's version is listed in the 'not upgradeable'list. Perhaps that is why the price seems to have dropped significantly lately. If one uses it on windows 98 or XP, it has full functionality. If one plans on use between several computers, one of which is a Vista computer and U3 is important, pass on this one.
Don't and I repeat don't buy on of these Panasonic wide screen lemons. The bulbs are $350 each and you'll need 3 a year to just watch it. Panasonic knows it has a real lemon on its hands and can't wait to bail out on you. Just try to get service from Panny. You'll die trying. The product reviews first seen here are a set up by Panasonic to sucker you in to buying a $3000 TV and then spending $1000+ a year just to watch it. Don't do it!!!! Don't buy Panasonic.Panny states clearly in there product info that the bulbs will last 10,000 hours...... they last less then 500 hrs in most cases.
I really can't live without my Letra-Tag; I use it for absolutely everything: labeling boxes of every sort,shape and surface, identifying shelves in all my closets (helpful with 4 kids!), labeling file folders, whether hanging or flat, identifying items in a school project, i.e. a map, chart or table. and just about anything with a name! As you can tell, I'm an organization freak and the Letra-Tag was the best discovery I've ever made.In addition, it is much less expensive than many of its competitors. I know of only one other label maker on the market that costs less than Letra-Tag and there is no comparison between the quality of the two products.My only objection, and this is VERY small, is that it took alittle time at first to learn where the label tape is sold. While it is not sold at every stationary store, it is certainly available at all the big office supply stores, both on andoff-line. It is also very easy to price compare on the internet, as well, enabling me to get the best price and buy in bulk.If you like organization and don't like to waste money, it's the greatest!
Hey does this card work fo rthe Nokia N-Gage? If any one knows, say yes to this review if it does, and no if it don't.
Compared to other Antennas I tried this was far superior. I can get a signal in a lot of places. It even got a signal in a basement with no windows.
I found this a very useful tool. It is easy to use, has good sensitivity, has an internal speaker that has plenty of volume, and is small enough to easily fit in a jacket pocket. The pause button that allows momentarily stopping playback is also useful. Someone in a previous review said it was difficult to load cassettes. I conclude that they just didn't know how to do it. You just drop the cassette into the door with the proper orientation and close the door. One thing I would prefer is to have the view window in the door show the takeup reel of the cassette. At the beginning that reel moves at a faster rate and it is thus easier to confirm that the tape transport is running. Speech is recorded with good consonants making it easier to understand (My hearing is severely impaired). I can't make any judgement as to the quality of music because I have to use fully programable digital hearing aids that alter the spectrum. As a result, what I hear is not what others would hear.
I have used MANY headsets over the years, and keep coming back to this one! I use one at the office, and keep one in my car. The sound quality is better than most of the fancier, pricier headsets out there. I appreciate the lack of a volume control on the cord - in my opinion, the only thing a "volume control" accomplishes is to decrease the sound output on the headset. Most phones have a volume control anyway, so this is one "feature" I do not need or want.OK, the downside to this headset is that it breaks after a year or two. The plastic snaps at it's weakest point, along the height adjustment section, on the earpiece side. Fortunately, the price is low enough to replace it every two years, but I really wish I didn't need to do this! Updated - - another one broke, and I'm really do NOT like buying a new one every two years, so this is what I did this time, with my NEW one - I wrapped a small piece of inconspicuous black electrical tape around the weak point, to keep it from snapping. I can't even tell it's there - hopefully it will help. All in all, I still love this headset.
Like any good geek, I pored over the reviews here and at VisorCentral and other online PDA resources before springing for the eyemodule. (I nabbed [a] rebate, which helped sway me.) Though it's constantly backordered -- hopefully a testament to its popularity -- I got it when promised.And I love it. Sure, the Amazon.Com review's &quot;Images tend to be grainy&quot; is a bit of an understatement. I certainly wouldn't defame Polaroid with comparisons, or suggest anyone go out of their way to try and get prints out of this thing.But it's a digital camera in a PDA. It goes places and gets reactions that a regular digital camera won't. I have a 3.1 megapixel pro digicam, but there's a special kind of fun you get with the eyemodule - whether it's surreptitious photos of people on the corner or in a meeting, or the astonished, smiling faces of your friends as you show it off.(That overall &quot;show-off the great gadget&quot; factor can't be ignored, either. In fact, it's almost my favorite part!)The eyemodule does require lots of light - daytime, outdoors look the best. I find also I like the black-and-white over the color - lending perhaps an artsy feel. I think of the output like those little postage-stamp photo stickers you see sometimes. They're not high-art, but they've got a certain charm nonetheless.They look good enough on the web (the files are refreshingly small), to be sure, and I could easily document random parts of my day for an online journal. I've also built a web gallery ... for pictures I've taken as well as pictures submitted by others.The eyemodule is more toy than tool. But it's one of the best and first examples of why the Visor's slot makes the device tops. And you'll grow to appreciate the quirky pictures it takes.
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.
I bought this unit about 2 months ago and it worked 'OK' for about 3 or 4 weeks. It is extemely low powered and in most cases I had to keep it in the cup holder so it was close enough to the radio. The audio quality is pretty bad as well, this may be due to the limited power but basically I had to turn your radio up to full volume for most songs encoded at 192.In addition, I had to plug it into the bottom of the ipod repeatedly to get it to work at all. This got worse over time. I believe the jack (male) part of the itrip was not designed to the correct tolerance and over time the connection to the ipod jack continued to fail.One last item, the only reason I went with this unit was because my car has the lighter mounted behind the steering wheel, so the cradle unit does not fit. I will be staying away from griffin though, hopefully there is an alternative.
I am a broadcast engineer and I frequently need a device to check electrical loads as part of system planning. I found the P4460 does exactly what it says it does, it is simple to use and accurate. Very handy where an Amp probe can't be used. I give it a high rating.However, there are some things I would like to see changed. The plug on the rear of the unit does not rotate and I found a number of power outlets that are horizontal, which means the device mounts sideways and is difficult to read in that position - especailly since the meter rests flat against the wall. A rotable plug would make it much easier to use.Better yet, put a recessed female plug on the back. As it is now, the plug on the back sticks out and makes it difficult to store.In either case, a VERY short power cord should be included. That way the unit can be viewed properly -- not sideways or in a difficult to use position.Al Antlitz
This radio is everything I hoped it would be. It is a GMRS radio base station that will operate on AC power, DC power, battery, and dynamo crank. In addition to the GMRS two-way capability it receives AM/FM and weather with severe weather alert.It's compact size allows it to be easily carried.
The model I received does not represent the picture that is shown for this product it is a different company. It had less than an hour of battery life on it when received and my power cord did not recognize it for it to charge up. There was no invoice inside the box when I received it so I do not even have any idea of where to send it back too. Highly dissappointed with Amazon for letting this item to be placed on their site.
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.
This isn't a high-end preamp, but it is superior to most of those on DJ mixers and consumer receivers. The bass is less boomy and more audiophile in its ephemeral air-impact. The frequency response is flatter. And the highs are better controlled, if perhaps lacking in delicacy. Unlike higher-end preamps, though, it lacks the openness or resolution that you can get by spending in excess of $100 more each. The middle and upper mids, while flat or borderline recessed, have a slightly slappy quality compared to the other three phonos I've tried. I'm also not sure the volume control is really necessary, though a balance control would have been nice. The output is a perfect match for something like the Xone 62's, but on the Numark mixers it was clearly not putting out as much as the built-in pre's. I suppose with high output cartridges it matches the gains of the line-ins better, but I don't see many instances where you'd need to adjust the volume in any situation other than going into a computer soundcard. For that purpose, the LC is ideal for the price. Otherwise the standard 750 will do fine and get rid of a pot in the path.
This is a very nice, well constructed, and lightweight laptop case. It has lots of room for everything you need to carry with you with your laptop. Very fast shipper too! Thank you TARGUS!
I like these headphones, they can get very loud. I use them as a drum mon powered by a behringer ha400 I think and it works great. I would recomend the headphones to anyone.And this one good thing to know: it dose have a 3.5 mm headphone jack (standard headphone jack you would find on a iPod, iPad or computer) and it dose come with a 1 4 to 3.5 mm adapter if you are using it in a pro application with a mixer or something like that (sometimes on a home stereo)
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!
My area recently suffered a 2-week heavy storm. When the storm came to a short break, I found our La Crosse outdoor clock hanging on our patio wall had fallen to the concrete block floor. The glass was not broken but water had penetrated and the minute hand had come off, and it was no longer working.Transferring the poor clock to our garage workbench, I carefully disassembled the clock and removed moisture, then restored the minute hand. I replaced the battery with a fresh one, and then, believe or not, the clock reset itself to the starting position (12:00) and later started ticking correct time. Although the outer metal frame had a few minor dents, the clock was absolutely ready to be used again.Bottom line is, the front glass is installed with a rubber seal, but it did not work well. On the other hand, the screw-in battery/movement compartment cover did its job greatly. Anyway, I love my clock!
Performance is acceptable, but not as good as OEM. Manual exposure needed to get good results. Don't know yet how long it will last.
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.
These are by far the worst headphones I've ever had. Indeed, I promptly shipped them back to amazon. What I find most surprising is the lack of quality coming from Philips, which is generally a quality brand. The sound quality is anything but. Weak and devoid of timbre, it's a shame they're on the market. As for the noise canceling feature, it's non-existence. If presenting the listener with a faint but consistent low-pitched squeal in attempt to mask outside sound is Philips' idea of noise-canceling, then I suppose it's effective. Although I may be an audiophile and demand high quality from companies who deem themselves serious contenders in the world of sound, I've had cheap WalMart phones better than these.
This is a solid 6 prong surge protector. It does the job great. I have three of these around my house and they all work great. I like the fact that there is no light on the switch.
The product arrived in perfect condition. It was exactly as I thought I was ordering.
The Maxtor DiamondMaxx 40 Gigabyte hard-drive is, quite simply, one of the best hard-drives I have ever seen in my life. While I've seen faster and better drives, none are as affordable dollar-for-gigabyte, and all have some inherent flaw(s) which make them unsuitable for data backup and recovery. The DiamondMaxx is a very stable hard-drive, able to survive all kinds of temperature extremes (though it is not recommended that you test this theory). I have purchased them for many different clients, and all agree that this drive is the workhorse of their companies. I, myself, am using one of these drives in the computer I am writing this review from.Bottom line: if you want dependablility and overall good performance in your hard-drive(s), than look no further than the DiamondMaxx 40 GB hard drive.
This is our second printer of this model we use in our small business. We print about 50 pages a day of medical transcription.I like this printer because of the low initial cost and low cost for toner replacement. Very economical and great print quality.It has a little trouble with thicker papers which may have to be hand-loaded.
I've owned this keyboard for almost a year and I'm very happy with it. I was excited to see that Microsoft came out with an ergonomic keyboard where the Insert/Home/Page Up/Delete/End/Page Down block is oriented in a 3x2 group rather than a 2x3 group. I'm a programmer, so I use these keys all the time and I wanted the standard layout. The keyboard has a nice feel and I love the extra keys along the top. Another annoyance with my previous MS ergonomic keyboard was that the F-Lock key was always off on a reboot. As a programmer, I use the F keys all the time, so I'm happy to say that this keyboard remembers the setting.One gripe about this keyboard is that the zoom slider doesn't seem intuitive for scrolling. You push it up to scroll down a page. That just seems wrong to me, so I don't use it.My only other issue is that both of the back feet finally broke, so I can no longer tilt the keyboard up. I wish I could buy replacement feet.
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.
Yeh, this is a great printer for the price. Fast, quality good & easy to get up and running.The only thing I would warn about is that when buying refurbished, remember to factor in the price of a new toner cartridge as the one that comes with it may be already used. I orderd the Samsung ML-1710 (refurbished) and got about 10 pages out the toner cart before buying a new one ($80 for a new OEM toner cart)
I love the Slash Series amps! With the proper gauge wiring and a good battery this amp rocks! I have mine pushing a 12W6v2 in ported box built to JL spec and it puts out some CLEAN solid bass! I have to re-seal my rear window! Can't go wrong with this amp! Oh and a little sound deadening goes a looong way!
I really like this film. It is the fastest 35mm B&amp;W film on the market at the moment (tied with Ilford's Delta 3200). I just like it.Some characteristics. It's fast, and I do mean really fast. I took some hand-held, no flash shots out of the front of a moving PATH (a subway line connecting Jersey City, NJ with New York City) train pulling into a station. I was able to get shutter speeds in the range of 1/15 at F3.5, despite the lousy light. This film has loads of grain. I think that adds that old &quot;film noir&quot; character to the pictures, but some people might not like that.The film can be pushed as far as 6400, it is claimed, but I have yet to try this. A side effect of all of this pushability is that the film has alot of exposure latitude. You can over/under expose the film (witness my PATH train shots!) without doing too much evil. There's already so much grain, who will notice a little more?The appeal of this film is quite subjective. If like to take existing light pictures in public places where a tripod would be inconvenient, and you don't mind/like grainy pictures, go for it!
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
I've owned one for many years and it still plays great. The AM, FM and SW sensitivity is excellent. The FM sometimes can be overloaded by strong local stations. I also like the SSB on this radio and enjoy listening to ham radio operators communicating to other ham radio operators around the world and also commercial aircraft pilots communicating at 30,000 feet above you in the sky. In my opinion this radio is much better then most of the newer radios presently being manufactured in China and will not require and mods or any larger loopstick antennas to be added or installed. I recommend this radio, you definitely won't be disappointed.
This very inexpensive device works way better than I thought it would. I already own an iTrip which is very poor compared to this transmitter. I just plugged it in and tuned my radio to 87.9 an voila the sound was clear with no static. I live in LA and the FM band is JAMMED with stations. In fact there is a station at 87.7 and 88.1. The iTrip I owned never got used because it just couldn't take over the station like this plug can. Lots of static on the I-405. And how can you beat the price? I'm probably going to buy another one to stick in my other car so I won't have to go back and forth.It's true that you can't charge your ipod and listen at the same time, so take that for what you will. But you'll most likely be using this for a daily commute and you can charge your ipod at night or every couple of days as needed. Also, your car may have more than one place to plug in devices so you may be able to charge it anyway.I'm very happy with this extremely inexpensive transmitter.
Pros:Iriver has come out with another amazing cd player. The Imp 400 has great features such as a 8 minute ESP, a wide 4 line backlit LCD remote, and much more. The slim design and the cover is wonderful. The color options are nice also. It also comes with Sennheiser MX300 earphones, which are much better than stock earphones. The rechargable NiMH are an added bonus, no more buying expensive batteries. The discharge and the overcharge features are good also.Cons:But the Imp 400 needs to work on the price. ... the price of the player is a bit expensive. For [a little] less you can get the Imp 350, It has the same features as the Imp 400 but the style is a bit worse. The weird rectangular battery shape is a downside. Not many stores in the USA sell these types of batteries.Summary:You should buy the Imp 400 if you want the latest style and features and dont care how much it costs. But if u want more bang for the buck buy the imp 350
Muddy image, dull and lifeless was my first impression. For example, I then tried a pair of Nikon Monarch 10x42's, and was stunned by the comparative brightness and liveliness. If you can afford to spend more now, or wait and spend more, your eyes will be rewarded for many many years to come.
This was our first foray into a digital camera. I am an experienced amature photographer with 35mm slr's, but my wife always had problems with even a simple point-and-shoot film camera. The short story is that we are both very pleased with this camera.My wife has really learned how to take decent pictures because of the instant feedback of a digital camera. Some of her still-life's are quite good.I have been enjoying the 10x optical zoom--a range I never had on an SLR. One caveat for inexperienced or impatient photographers--you had better really practice holding the camera still if you plan to use higher zoom ratios anywhere but outdoors in bright light. If you really need the higher zoom in lower light, pick situations where the flash will be effective. Yes, there are some much higher priced digital cameras with a 10x zoom and built in image-stabilization, but as I said, they are much higher priced.Pictures are "sharp as a cat's whisker" -- and I have a closeup of our cat's face that proves that. color is good.My biggest complaint is the viewfinder. It uses an LCD like the preview screen, which is fine in low light, but can totally wash out when you're outdoors in bright light. One use we had planned for the camera is pictures while snow-skiing, but the viewfinder makes this very difficult because of the wash-out effect in bright light.If you buy this camera, invest a few dollars in a couple of sets of rechargable batteries and a recharger.
OK, so I got my Zalman CNPS9500 AT in today and hooked this baby up and must say I'm impressed with the results. Since I'd already had a Zalman CPU cooler before (CNPS7700-AICu) installation was a breeze since I didn't have to remove the MB again.It's not as big as the CNPS9700 (good), but it does its job well. The copper base came machined flat, very smooth and shinny. The fan is black in color and has no LED's.As far as fan noise...quiet, quiet, quiet...even at load. Did I say quiet?And speaking of the fan, one of the selling points for me was the fact that the cooler comes with a 4-pin Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan which allows the motherboard to automatically control the fan's speed. The fan draws power from a 4-pin fan header installed on many of the newer motherboards. This helps to keeps fan noise to a minimum as it will only ramp up when needed. As such, there is no fan mate is included with this CPU cooler. However, 4 pin PWM fans are backwards compatible with 3 pin fan headers...but, you would lose the ability to control the fan speed by plugging a 4 pin PWM into a 3 pin fan header. This is something to consider, especially if your MB does not have a PWM header. In that case, you'll need a cooler with a fan mate/controller to control the fan's speed; otherwise the fan will run at full throttle.So does it work??? Well, it dropped my CPU temps at least 13C, if not more. No kidding. I have a Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) B3 stepping which I had running at 2.66GHz with idle temps of around 59C in an Antec P182 case with stock fans. With 9500 AT installed, I'm now at 2.9gigs with idle temps of 46C, 75C load with prime 95 running. Some will say this is hot, others will say it's about right. Such is the CPU I have! And yes, this cooler IS rated for Quad Core Processors! Check Zalman's website!!!If you're not into mega overclocking, don't want fan mates, or huge coolers, this is definitely worth looking into.Positive: PWM fan, no fan mate, Quiet, sturdy (none of those dumb locking pins), and not too big.Negative: None found, unless you want to count having to remove the MB for installation.Overall: 100% satisfied.
We are sending back our 2nd D80 now. The lens keeps coming 'detached' and won't take pictures. You have to take it off and put it back on again. It works for awhile and then indicates that it is detached. Nikon indicated they never have had this problem before (despite this being the 2nd incident with us). For a very expensive camera - this is quite frustrating.
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.
This is my 20 th pair of earphones already, i use theme mostly to ride my bikes (harley & ktm enduro), so far these are by far the best i've ever owned, they are the only one's you can actually hear something riding over 60 mph with a small helmet in a very loud harley. the down side (and this is why i dindn't gave them 5 stars) is the big noise cancelling device, so i just place it in a pocket and problem solved. i'm very happy good for me that i bought two pairs, you know, just in case.
Bought this when it was a lighting deal for $30!! Great deal, i really haven't seen or can hear any improvement to either the audio or the video, but you can never be too careful when all of these eletronics that we buy are 1,000's of dollars. With the monster connect warranty, i think i will be okay :)
no instructions and most keys don't work.seemed to be used also. some stains on the keys. i will be returning right away.
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!
I have the same unit and found a Windows 7 driver. Go to Staples site for their unit that is Windows 7 compatible. Use the support link to the Staples support page and install the Windows 7 driver. Worked the first time!
I bought this to use for Wii controllers and son's toys. It works well, charges fast and is discrete. I love when a product actually does what it's supposed to.
I recently bought the TomTom 510 after somehow misplacing my TomTom 300 during a huge move - it may show up. Anyway, I was really pleased with the 300 and NEEDED another GPS system. I didn't want to go with another brand as TomTom is so easy to use. I decided on the 510 and this one is even better. The 300 used to not be able to find certain places and direct me occasionally into a neighbouring town, but now the 510 gets me to my destination without a problem. The only problem I had was that the mount would droop but after speaking to the support team, I had to twist the mount one more time ot secure it - now it works a treat!
sometimes you are not sure if that kind of bag will fit your camcorder. i took a chance and got it right. this bag is perfect for a hd camcorder plus the charger and space for 2 spare batteries.
Perfect replacement. Brought new life to my old camera. Shipment was fast and accurate, price seemed reasonable. Would definitely purchase again.
This was my first purchase of a major electronic product from Amazon. The experience was positive. I did my homework in researching product characteristics and competition prices and found Amazon to offer the best deal on this HD TV. Delivery was prompt, although initially it was difficult to track the item due to misinformation about which carrier was actually shipping the television. Now that I've installed the set and have watched it for a couple of weeks the "wow" factor has kind of worn off, but the clarity, resolution and overall operation of the Samsung LCD continues to be great.
I found that this filter causes flare and sometimes there are reflections of light as streaks or spots on my pictures because of the filter. Though it is true that it provides great protection i would suggest another filter if you don't want that chance of flare.Id go for multi resistance coating like B+W 77mm MRC(010)or to save some money maybe a tiffen
The Presto Salad Shooter saves time and makes hard shredding jobs easy! Especially when shredding things like a whole block of cheese.
I just got this 1 week ago and am very pleased with its capabilities for printing, faxing, scanning and copying. I've tried all 4 features. The printing is clear and crisp -- close to laser printing results. The faxing is great cuz you can just use the feeder tray and let it do its job. The scanning has been good for regular text documents -- i haven't tried a photo yet. The copying is typical. The speed on all features is standard. If you're looking for a product that can do it all and are looking for something standard, this would be a great choice. The size is a little big, but it's boxy so it's easy to store.
Got it for my new computer, along with an amd athlon x2 6000+ processor.Plugge it all in, no response. Tried everything to trubleshoot it, nothin. Could be a bad board or ios problem, because there is no post. Thats amd for you.my advice, by an intel board.
Product arrived in factory packaging with documentation. Installed on an older Emachine, along side a 128MB PC2100 stick with no conflicts - flawless operation.
These disks work great with a Pioneer DVR-112D burner (installed in an Apple PowerMac G5 2.7 Dual). Now that 8x writing to REWRITEABLE disks is a reality, one can finally utilize RW disks without the performance penalty of 2x/4x media.Per other reviewers, make sure that a) your burners's firmware is up-to-date, and b) your burner supports a MINIMUM of 4x write speed to DVD+RW disks. I can confirm that the latter requirement -- stated on the packaging -- is a must. (My 1st-generation MacBook Pro 17" laptop, which has a burner that only supports 2x rewriting, refuses to burn these disks. That said, once they have been written to, my MacBook Pro reads them just fine.)
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I had a Garmin 2610 for several years and mounted it in my cars, my Goldwing, my Suzuki, etc. The 2610 is NOT an ideal motorcycle GPS but is great for a car because of its remote.On the other hand, the Zumo is really convenient for both types of vehicles. The Zumo is my first experience with a 3-D, what-you're-pointing-at-is-up display; after a couple thousand miles I've grown to like it. I'm not sure that the Zumo has auto-zoom, but whatever it is doing is far superior to the auto-zoom on the 2610 (which frequently showed me a quarter of the continental United States...like I need that on a motorcycle!)All of the features of the Zumo have a design center of a bike rider with 3 season gloves on. I like that!Compared to the 2610, you lose some options, some extra data, etc., but overall I do not miss that stuff a bit.Yes, the 450 compared to the 550 requires some extra purchases (automobile components) but it is $200 less expensive at this point.I just got back from a 1300 mile drive (in a car) to California from Portland. On the return, I plugged my portable XM radio into my car's AUX input instead of the Zumo (which I had done on the outbound) with the 2GB SD car I had loaded up with tunes. Well, at 5:15 am, I just about drove up the sidewalk when the Zumo spoke to me without the benefit of an audio input to the car's system. Garmin does not do a very good job of marketing the fact that the car mount INCLUDES a speaker on it, so no audio connection is needed to the car (although the output is provided!).NOW, my complaint...on this return car trip from the north Bay area, the Zumo went belly up somewhere just south of Shasta City. Why??? Dunno. Fortunately, it had already directed me through a fairly tortuous route through Napa & Sonoma counties (in the dark, with fog, yuck). On the road, I tried every CPR technique (even reading the manual on my laptop during the lunch break) but to no avail. Once home, where the tools are, I got out my metric allen wrenches, removed the battery, counted to 30, put the battery back in, and all was swell. Guess what little tool is going into the Zumo's carrying case???Except for this lapse in firmware which seems unrecoverable without a hard repowering/rebooting, I like the Zumo 450 a lot. Would I go for the 550? Well maybe...maybe not. The Bluetooth thingy is OK, but using it means you spend mega bucks rather than $4 for an audio cord. Fit a BT earpiece into my helmet?? RUNUTS?Indeed, the internal memory holds the entire USA and every 2-bit Denny's along the way!!! You put in an optional SD car for the ability to play music.OH YEAH - ONLY .MP3 files area supported. Bummer for other formats.
This product didn't work for me. I kept forgetting to put the mouse in the charging stand and the mouse would run out of juice almost on a daily basis.As an experiment, I replaced the rechargable batteries in the mouse with two regular AA batteries. The mouse only worked for about 3 days before the batteries were used up. As a point of comparision, an older-model wireless Logitech mouse will run 6 to 12 months on two AAA batteries.The external charger is also pretty klunky. I thought that Bluetooth was suppose to eliminate wires. The MX900 product actually adds new wires to my desktop, not takes them away.I switched back to a nice and simple wired mouse.
I finally bought the zoom lens I've been looking at for years...the bag helps keep it safe, nice and compact!
Ordered 4 of the 1 GB DIMM memory modules to upgrade my computer which had 3 of the 512 MB DIMMs. After installation, the computer booted and showed 3.6 GB instead of 4 GB, indicating some faulty memory in at least one of the memory modules. It is a minor issue since the computer performs much better and faster with the 3.6 GB available. This is the first issue I have ever had with Kingston memory, so I woud still recommend the product.
Works really good for the price! Charges my iPad, iPhone, and anything with USB and a recharchable battery inside. It's made in china because that's where it came from when I ordered it.
I've had two of these and they work VERY GOOD for the price. I had one on a van. You have to READ the setup and set the sensitivity to motion. YES it is configurable. Pretty good for a cheap alarm to protect your Ferrari? I have one now I am setting up on an electric (2 wheel) scooter. I have to mount a small 12v battery to power it because the scooter is 48v.Great little alarm for a very cheap price and a little READING. It won't drain your battery if you set it up properly.
Seems like it's OK built, but the problem is that it's not configured very well and it's not reliable. Figuring out how to use the unit is confusing and the instructions are very poor. Also, I left a message with the company to call me back. The message on the answering machine came off like it was a machine left on a number that never attended to. Sure enough I never got a call back after 2 weeks of waiting. The unit sometimes transmits the temp. and other times it shows you the old temp. that has not changed for hours, but when you look at the transmitter you see that it's way off. I was not further than 20 feet from the transmitter ever. It just not designed well and the company offers zero customer service.
The flash still works flawlessly (I'm a hobbyist, not a professional) after four years of use. I have no complaints.
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.
The MacBook is totally delicious in design, and every aspect of its performance that I have explored is working perfectly. I bought a wireless mouse (from Amazon -- works great) because I found the trackpad to be difficult, but Mac friends tell me that was true for them, too, at the first trials, and then they got used to it. I'll keep using both, to work up my trackpad skills while I'm working quickly with the mouse.
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.
I've had this desktop since X-Mas Eve of 2003 and I love it! The computer arrived on time by Fed EX,in a big brown box and well packaged.It can be a little slow running Windows,but a quick load of any Linux OS and you're good to go!There is no CD burner or DVD drive in this system,nor is there a modem or floppy. You'll need to buy a good moniter as well.I bought a Dell 15 inch flat panel moniter,80 gig harddisk, CDRW,Wifi card,and Linspire 4.5 to add to this machine. It's been running great here. But after buying all the extras I should've just bought a higher-end model.
Features that prompted me to buy and use this player almost every day: 30 GB of storage space, a good sized viewing screen for photos, and an FM radio. The Zune media player has now replaced two portable devices (radio, CD player), and a laptop computer on which I used to play my music files.Retrieval of songs is logical and efficient. It would be good to have more than a single quick list (to which songs can be added without connecting the unit to a computer). Sound quality is excellent, but some of my mp3 files don't sound as good as when played on my laptop computer.Photographs need to be edited (sized) for optimum viewing on the rectangular viewing screen, and are displayed in the landscape mode. The level of saturation in my photos is often noticeably less on the Zune player than on my 2005 Toshiba Satellite laptop. These are minor drawbacks, however.I threw away the ear buds that were in the Zune package and always listen to music or FM radio with a set of over-the-ear headphones.The Zune software was loaded uneventfully to a laptop computer which uses a Windows XP operating system. However, it has taken me too long to acquire the experience necessary to operate the Zune software, and even after 12 weeks of frequent use I am still confronted by surprises and challenges. The Help menu is of some value, but generally leaves me with more questions than answers, so most learning takes place by trial and error. Examples of problems, some of which have eventually been solved:1. Songs are sometimes skipped during synchronization, the process in which songs that have been linked to the Zune software library are loaded onto the Zune player.2. Some songs are loaded onto the player in duplicate, even though the Zune library display pane of the contents (albums or artists) does not show this.3. Track files which are clearly identified with a particular album in the Windows XP Explorer are occasionally not listed where they belong in the library or on the player.4. There are too many errors in display of album covers, and sometimes the cover displayed for a particular album in the Zune library differs from that displayed when this same album is viewed on the Zune player.Overall, I rate the Zune media player as "excellent: A minus", and the Zune software as "needs improvement: C minus".
I really love it, It does everything I needed to do, being the my first Ipod died I needed a new one and wanted to go all out for a nice one... I love the pics. I have on my Ipod it's a must have.....The battery life is the only knock I have but other than that really good
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 used to have one of the original Archos 20GB recorder models from 3 years back (the LCD screen exploded when left in freezing temperatures in a car over Christmas - so be careful!). I decided my replacement should be an upgrade. I always liked Archos - their customer support was fine and I never had a problem with the player.The AV420 is very good - it is much easier to navigate compared to the old Jukebox player I had, I like the way you can sort music by genre, by album, artist etc. Photos upload very quickly and easily. Putting videos on it is also very interesting. There are a number of ways you can do this:a) Using your DVR (eg Tivo) - this is very useful, just hook up the cables and play the Tivo recorded program and press record on the Archos.b) Via video recorder - same way as Tivoc) Via DVD player - same way as aboved) Ripping DVD's via the computer. I tried one of the recommendations by a previous reviewer using the DVD to AVI - I never had any success - the program saw the DVD in the drive but always crashed after 40 seconds or so, or it said it couldn't read the file. I deduced that you probably have to get a program to rip the DVD onto your hardrive first and then use this software. I downloaded Magic DVD Ripper from [...] , you can have 5 trials before you pay and burned the DVD onto my hardrive whilst converting it to .avi format. Its compression meant that I could have about 7MB per 1 minute of video and the file, when copied to the Archos played perfectly and was crystal clear. It's a good bit of software and so easy to use, you can set it to burn the DVD and then turn the computer off afterwards, eg if you run it overnight (takes 1.5-2 hrs for a typical movie)You can also edit your recordings on the Archos by cropping or cutting out unwanted scenes - eg adverts, very useful.I think this device is a great tool to store / back up some of your favourite videos, whether home made or bought.Mine came with a FM receiver which you can record songs from, there is a feature which records 30 secs of every song in its buffer memory, so if you are half way through the song and decide to record it it will record it from the beginning - very nifty. You can also record music from your Satelite radio receiver - if you have the new XM MiFi (which can record 5 hours of music) you can thus copy those songs off of that onto the Archos...The 20GB model also has a replacable battery which is useful.All in all I am very pleased with it.
This is a great ling lens for the price, $120.As an amateur photographer, I wanted to get closer to the action w/o having to do it physically. I own an Olympus E-500.* It is awesome for shooting tall building and close-ups of nature.* Not ideal for close range shooting. The auto focus has a hard time focusing even when set to 40mm for regular/indoor shooting.Nothing wrong w/the lens itself, but I wish I had bought a macro lens instead as I see the need for it now that I want to shoot portraits.
Battery-Biz Inc. 12 Volt 7.5 Ah SLA UPS batteryI had searched for replacement batteries for my UPS for over a year and could never find batteries cheaper than new UPS. Battery Biz's price was very affordable and the product fit exactly as the originals battery had. I have used them for over 30 days and they have performed perfectly. I will be a repeat customer in the future.thanks
This is one of the best gadgets! It makes grocery shopping/errand running fun and organized; it is easy to use and worth the price.
I got this a few days ago, it is very good. I have used it at least 20 times in the time that I have had it. I was under the impression that it used batteries, it does not. I would recomend it for anyone who has any kind of camera
Widely advertised as the firste PocketPC PDA with integrated 802.11b wireless, the e740 looked like a great opportunity to synch with my PC over my company's pervasive wireless net. Unfortunately, our IS department hasn't been able to figure it out, and Toshiba technical support won't (&quot;We don't provide support for active synchronization over a wireless network...&quot;) or can't help. The e740 may just have a problem handling VPN, which provides security for the corporate network, but Toshiba support doesn't want to talk about it.Additionally, great expandability in a very thin package is offset by a dim (compared to iPAQ) display and an awkward-to-hold rectangular design. There are also some hiccups with ActiveSynch...still, if I could get a wireless connection at work, I'd consider it a good investment. Maybe it works for surfing the web at Starbucks, but if you need it to work at the office, make sure that somebody else already has one that works with your wireless network.
These are not 4x speed discs. These are 2x speed discs. I'll be returning my order.
Very happy with this little box. Even better, I only paid around $30 for it, so it was a great value. You do start to lose sound quality at high volumes, but I expected that. I do like that the volume control is an analog dial. I have another ipod dock at work with ditigal up and down volume buttons, and for my relatively quiet office environment, level 2 is too soft, and level 3 is too loud, and there is nothing in between. I don't have that problem with this unit.My only minor complaint is that I have to take my nano out of it's case for it to fit in to the unit because the case has a belt clip, which is slightly inconvenient. Now, I just keep my full sized ipod in this dock so I don't have to deal with the nano case removal issue.Overall, very happy with the product.
This camera was a dog from the first day I got it. Jittery picture and audio drop outs. STAY AWAY.
This adapter does not work with Windows 7 64 bit. Disregard the compatibility list, it is worthless. So far I have purchased and returned 3 adapters and none of them have worked with windows 7 64 bit. Linksys AE1000, Belkin n300 micro, and this Trendnet, none of which have worked. I even tried to use drivers made by the chipset manufacturers with no luck.
Works well with my laptop computer for travel to Europe. The cord is long but works well with the European outlets.
I bought the 30GB ipod for my son. It's sleek and I felt it was a great buy. I saved over 70.00 buying this ipod online then what I would have paid with Walmart and other competitors. The ipod works wonderfully and so far we have had no problems with this product. I would strongly recomment this product. I would sugguest buying a ipod case because the face and ipod shell can become scratched easily and once you have a scratch its there and lets face it if you are going to put alot of money into something you want it to be protected as much as possible. Note: I also bought my son's ipod case from amazon also and it works wonderful and friend of his wants one just like it.
Strong, durable and well lit, this Coby wireless transmitter does exactly what i want it to do with no broadcast static, even on stations that normally come in somewhat.
I wanted to back-up the other reviewer's comments. My company unfortunately bought about 50 of these units. Every single one suffers from the same stuck key issue. We use at least four different brands (not to mention models) of computers and even more types of keyboards. It also affects both Windows XP & Vista. Their tech support has no fixes at this time and no firmware upgrades are available either. DO NOT BUY this model until Avocent releases new firmware, unless of course you like having random keys get stuck at the worst moments possible.
I love my Visor, and find myself complete unprepared for conducting business without it. One minor complaint was that it began acting funky (unexpected resets) about three weeks ago, but Handspring rush out a replacement to me Next Day Air and all seems better.
As I first tried to use the "pen" side to clean, I noticed that the felt was not attached to the pen itself. I thought about glueing it back on and using it but noticed that the black tip was creating very dirty black smudges which would obviously cause more trouble for whatever you try to clean.Would NOT receommend this product to anyone. The manufacturer or seller appears to have terrible quality control to let something like this out to the market.
Plenty of cord with flush plug, four wall-wart outlets, four more, good price. Requires grounded (3-prong) outlet, of course. We bought 3.
After reading all the reviews, ordered one for myself from Aiwa for running and gym. First, the swoop was a little too long with no way to adjust the length, which lead to an uncomfortable feeling with headphones sort of hanging down and touching the back of neck (not the lightest of headphones too). I have tried a dozen other headphones and never had something that was so out of proportions. I guess they are desinged to be worn with some sort of head gear.Second, headphones rendered useless on day two of my workout with the right ear speaker giving up because of sweat, definitely not water resistant.The In-Line Volume control feature is pretty good (though the slider is a little hard to move esp. if you are running), only if the headphones had lasted a bit more.So far I have had better luck with Koss Spotclip and Sony MDR Vertical headphones for running/gym use. One thing I don't understand is why do all these sport headphones come with such long cords. For the two popular wearing configurations of around the neck or on the arm, the cord is just too long and gets in your way.
This model rocks, there is a bug with the remote (slow response) but it is fixed via firmware update. Works with DIVX 3-6 and I love the USB direct function which plays DIVX video files using the USB port, I havent tested using FAT Usb external drives but with Pen drives works like a charm.So far, I am pretty satisfied with this. I am from Venezuel, I think its the firs model in the country.
Yeah, so I bought this in, I think, May of last year when I graduated from High School. Then it cost two hundred dollars, which is very reasonable for a complete Home Theater System with 1000 watts of total, peak power. The speakers have hardwired plastic ends and cheap 20 gauge wires, but it's simple to splice the wires, most people are just really lazy and don't want to do it; of course, not that it'd help sound quality. The wires it includes are quite long and can accommodate all but a mansion-sized living room. (not that you should even have the rear speakers on your rear wall, rather directly behind the prime viewing area.) and the iPod dock is quite handy, though, as mentioned by others, is cheaply constructed. The dock also has a problems with changing the volume, so when you wish to turn up your tunes, you must get up and turn the volume manually on the theater system. Over all, I highly recommend this, it's a good starter home theater in a box system and can impress with its high sound quality. It has up sampling for your CDs and is compatible with DTS cds.Pros:-HDMI, S-Video, composite, and audio out outputs.-Coaxial Digital Audio input-iPod Dock-100 Watts of total Power-DTS enabled (standard these days)-USB enabled inputs, along with headphone jack in.-Divx compatible-DVD playback region can be changed with the remoteCons:-plastic Hardwired speaker wires-iPod music can't be turned up with the remote-Disc Tray seems flimsy, but it's current style.
The Deskstar 75GXP I bought failed with a head crash after three months. Apparently, these drives have an abnormally high failure rate. There's plenty of other inexpensive 80G hard drives around. Avoid this one.
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.
I purchased the Pure Digital video cam and gotta say I LOVE this little thing. So easy to just grab it and start shooting. And connecting to your PC and downloading is a snap.As a matter of fact I love the camera so much I also ordered the 60 minute version,, so I will have two of them.The only person that is not happy with the video camera is my girlfriend,,, when she is in the shower,,, but then again, I think she really does like it,,,, she always asks me to play it back for her when she dries off,,, this camera just aint for filming the kids or the pets, if ya get my drift.Love this camera,, and the video quality is not bad at all, as a matter of fact its pretty good.Davyo
my son loves it I just help him uploaded some music he wanted today he always have it with him always
Read This FirstDON'T BUYDON'T BUYPlease don't buy this. It breaks between 4-6 months (hard drive) and its only refundable before 90 days! It is crap. Waste of money! If the hard drive didn't break this would be a best buy, but no there are always defects to CHEAP crap!DON'T BUYDON'T BUY
I got this as a gift, but I don't use it to speed mainly as a guideline. Anyhow works good to me.
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.
Estos cables son muy buenos, en construccion y entrega de sonido, e cambiado los cables de mis componentes y se siente mejor el sonido de mis discos, como asi tambien disfruto de las peliculas, muy satisfecho con la compra y llegaron en perfecto estado a santiago, chile
I'm actually quite surprised that the NSLU2 device currently has an average of 3.5 stars. Unfortunately, for such a simple device, I have found it to be a dismal waste of my time. It has been unreliable and performance has been inconsistent. I bought this device to give to my sister, as a means of allowing her to store music and movie files on her network. She has very little technical understanding, so a device that is easy-to-setup and use is a requirement. The NSLU2 is not that device!First off, I want to point out that I am a Linux Systems Administrator with 10 years of experience. I know about networking and computers and obviously Linux. This device is running Linux internally, with Samba being the internal application that provides access to the attached USB disk (i.e. via Microsoft Networking). That said, I hope no one takes my comments as Linux-bashing. On the contrary, I'm a big supporter of Linux. Linux is a great operating system. Unfortunately, the NSLU2 is a poor implementation of Linux as an embedded device.If Linksys is taking notes on how to improve this product, here are some suggestions. Begin shipping these devices with a serial console port, an SSH server automatically enabled, a faster CPU, and more memory. Having all those items should improve the performance of the device, as well as allow knowledgeable system administrators to fix the "quirks" when they develop.Regarding the slow transfer speeds, which many others have complained about, I confirm this. First, the NSLU2 gets about a 25 Mbits/second transfer speed, while a real computer which exports a shared directory through Microsoft Network can achieve about 75 Mbits/second. While 25 Mbits/second is slow, it's tolerable. (Of course, this assumes that it is attached to a 100 Mbits/second network.) Second, others have complained about the NSLU2 being slow in comparison to the transfer speed they achieve when the USB drive is attached to their computer directly. Well, that's expected. When directly attached to a computer, USB 2.0 is capable of up to 480 Megabits/second. But the NSLU2 has a 100 Megabits/second network port. By putting a network between your computer and the USB2 drive, you're limiting the throughput to only 100 Megabits/second, 20% of what USB2 is actually capable of. Incidentally, if you're thinking of buying a similar device with a 1 Gigabit/second (i.e. 1000 Megabit/second) network port, do your research, as many will never achieve anything beyond 100 Megabit/second speeds anyway.In the first few days of owning the NSLU2, here's a sampling of the problems I have had. (1) If I deleted a directory on the NSLU2, it would reappear again instantly. This is most likely a problem with Samba within the NSLU2. Having seen this problem in the past with real Linux servers, it's caused by an incompatibility between how Windows saves files (i.e. attributes and permissions) and how Linux does so. Samba "maps" the Windows attributes and permissions to similar attributes in Linux. Because it's not an exact mapping, quirks will sometimes develop. Also, some filenames that are valid on Windows end up causing problems for Samba. To solve this problem, I had to copy all the files off the USB drive attached to the NSLU2, then reformat the drive. (2) The DHCP client on the NSLU2 is incompatible with the DHCP server on my network. I had to configure the NSLU2 with a static IP address to overcome this. (3) The USB drive attached to the NSLU2 just disappears from time-to-time for no reason. The NSLU2 is available on the network, but it doesn't see the attached drive. (4) Transferring very large files (e.g. 3 Gigabytes) to or from the NSLU2 will cause the device to freeze up, and it will no longer appear as available on the network. I have read that this is probably being caused by attaching only NTFS or FAT32 drives to the NSLU2. Others have suggested that using the NSLU2 to reformat the USB drive will improve reliability and performance. After using the NSLU2 to format a new USB drive, I see that it created 3 partitions: one big EXT3 partition for my data, one small EXT3 partition for user/group authentication information, and finally one Linux Swap partition for improved memory management within the NSLU2. (By the way, EXT3 is the default filesystem used by most Linux distributions.)Besides reliability issues, the NSLU2 has usability problems. (a) You won't be able to take advantage of the user/group permissions of the device unless the attached USB drive is formatted by the NSLU2, as the user/group permissions need to be stored on a special partition the NSLU2 creates on the USB drive. (b) The NSLU2 is only capable of formatting attached drives in EXT3 format. If you need to format a drive as NTFS or FAT32, you'll need to attach the drive to your Windows computer to do that. (However, the NSLU2 does support attached NTFS/FAT32 drives.) (c) Being a systems administrator, I understand how to configure this device, but I believe the user-interface will not be intuitive to many people. The unit's functionality is spread over too many different screens, and the clickable buttons are sometimes not in an appropriate place. You'll understand what I mean when you actually use it.Because of the extreme inconsistency and unreliability of this device, I will not be storing any data that I deem "important". At best, I will store only backup copies of files on this device, or files that I don't care about losing. I will probably use the device as a network drive share, where my Windows computers can save their nightly backups. That way, if the NSLU2 dies or gets really horked, I don't lose any data (the originals are on the Windows machines already). Additionally, I will also use it to store the very large ISO images of Linux distributions I download off the Internet. (I can always re-download the ISO images, if the NSLU2 dies.)Lastly, because we live in a "mostly" Windows operating-system world, here's a tip for those of you who find that the NSLU2 has failed you, as well as your precious data along with it. This is for those of you who find that your NSLU2 stops working. If you initially used the NSLU2 to format an attached USB drive, you should know that it will be formatted in EXT3 format, which Windows is not natively capable of reading. If you attach the USB drive to a Windows computer, it will not be able to read it automatically. However, there are a couple of freeware EXT3 drivers which allow Windows to read the EXT3 partitions on your drive. An easier solution for most people will be a freeware software tool called Linux Reader, created by a company named DiskInternals. (I do not work for that company and I do not know anyone who does, so it's not a shameless plug.) I don't like losing personal data, and unfortunately many people will get the wrong impression that their data is lost when the NSLU2 dies. Not necessarily so.Well that's all I have to say for now.
I've only usd the Nano for recording classes at a music camp. I used the Micro Memo from Xtreme Mac with it. It seemed to work fine for my purposes. The recordings are certainly clearer than most of the tape recorders I heard but not as clear as an Edirol. What I liked was the recording time and not needing other memory sources. With better mics the recording might have been clearer. There is a hum that was present but it didn't affect my use. The buttons are a little sensitive but I got used to them and only accidentally deleted one file. At the end of camp I had it in my pocket. Maybe I was continually pressing a button by mistake but the Nano froze. I solved the problem by letting the battery drain and recharging it, which took some time. I look forward to using it like a regular Nano.
I couldn't find this product in any store but amazon came through. The quality of this paper is great nice and thick. Also its hard to find a better price on these trust me I've looked. Amazon gets 5 *'s for this.
Some would shy away from the antiquated fax machine, but when that's all you need it for is sending and receiving faxes, this is a tiny piece of powerful equipment (that can also copy). So for the small amount of money I paid for it, and its space-saver size, and the quality of production, I'd say it was an excellent choice, and comes highly recommended.
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.
Charger came with both size batteries and car adaptor. "Rapid" charge is an exaggeration, but great value overall.
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.
First of all, this product is NOT worth the $15. I had it for only a few months and it ripped (even though I was gentle with it). Also, it doesn't have a clear screen cover. In my opinion, that's the most important thing to be protected!! I only bought it because I couldnt find ANY comment about if there was a screen cover, and there isn't. And last...you have to take the cover off completely to access the battery and memory card. It's just a total pain in the neck for $15...don't buy it.
I had purchased a 10ft Gold Series monitor extension cable but it had ghosting issues when plugged into a 19" Monitor and a KVM switch.Belkin support sent me this cable as a replacement and it immediately worked great. Graphics quality is excellent now at 1280x1024.
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.
These speakers sound way better than they ought to considering their price and size. We set these up in my wife's studio and were amazed by the sound quality. Compared to the studio monitor speakers they are replacing (Yamaha NS4's) they are much clearer and more distinct, have tighter bass, and have plenty of volume. We're driving them with a Sony 125 RMS watts/channel receiver.For under $50 a pair delivered, these are an outstanding value. Highly recommended!
Decent item. Directions are a bit vague but fairly easy to figure out. Shipped very quickly and I am overall very happy.
I was so impressed with this emergency flashlight, window breaker, radio and siren that I bought one for each of my vehicles. Could be an invaluable source in case of emergency! Well Done!
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 system is highly effective for CRT Television's and I can imagin what it would be like for a Projection. I have tryed it on a newer Philips LCD "2007" and it will not work. Please read my entire post so I can tell you how real this 3D is. It's realy GOOD! Revive and stir new imagination with your old Television! Thats the idea.Follow the instructions, make sure the Television is at it's proper brightness to compinsate for the glass's, and that the stereo scopic system is adjusted for the proper eye phase. For 3D effects that jump out of the screen make sure you sit as close to the television as you can to view them perfectly hiting your face. Reccommended first time and all time 3D DVD's is the Encounters of the third dimension "has the stuff that comes to your face" and Apartment 51 for the clear and understandable 3D that is long lasting and will show Depth from the Television and not so much panning and stuff flying out of the screen. I liked both of these DVD's. I have had the Alien Adventures and only noticed about 4 things that had things coming at your face but the rest is a basic simulator with good shadows. I have IMAX DVD's and even though they are 3D in the Theater they are not IMAX 3D DVD's. One dvd says to goto IMAX theater to see the film in IMAX 3D. So stick to the tryed and proven 3D films to start your great collection. Ounce again, the Encounters of the third dimension felt like things where touching my eye. It's that real. (Virtual FX 3D with True 3D Movies, $100) This realy kicked off my collection since there is no violence or drama. A+++ Please read my comment for the other 3-D alternatives availabe. Did you know that you can have a realy similar theater compared to IMAX?
Not even a little bit. I have tried Bose noise canceling and they completely canceled out noise without being hooked up with any music. These Philips "noise canceling" headphones don't cancel any noise at all. Even once I plugged them in and put on music I could still hear background noise. I don't know what the first reviewer is talking about. There is no comparison between these and the Bose. You get what you pay for I guess.
Really useful for carrying several USB flash drives around and not losing them. One thing: it could be either made more compact or fit 8 drives. However, if your drives are sleek two will fit in one compartment. It is quality made like all Case Logic product I ever owned.
Muy buen estuche y protege muy bien las memorias lo recomiendo y es muy elegante, compacto y seguro para la protecci&oacute;n de las tarjetas.
The features and picture quality of this VCR are great. Commercial advance is lovely, but sometimes it gets confused and zaps through regular programming by mistake--but it's accurate 90% of the time. After all the recording is done, the VCR will re-wind and then re-play the shows you just taped, marking where commercials started and stopped. This is annoying if you want to use the machine, because you CAN'T while this is going on. VCR-plus made life easier too.Unfortunately this unit died after only 18 months. I think that the commercial advance system put so much strain on the motor that it just wore out. We tape about 5 hours of network programming a week (Raymond, Frasier, West Wing, Friends, ER, The Practice) and then on the weekends we catch up on our favorite shows. I guess that was enough to kill it. Poor little thing. (I paid close to $180 for it--look how cheap it is now!)
Fast delivery and works great! The only downside to the 320mb version is that it is getting phased out and replaced by 512mb...Bummer.
I received this DVD player, with carrying case, cables, headphones, and remote at the end of 2005. It has served me well on trips, and at home for almost three years.The only things I dislike about it are that the DVD lid sometimes reads 'open' when I know it's latched closed. This probably because the sensor switch is worn or out of position. The other is that the player sometimes freezes on scene-select menus, or manual advance to the next scene.Both of these things have only shown up in the last few months.On a plane, on the road, or at home, this little unit has worked well for me.I wouldn't hesitate to buy another of these D1812's.
If you want a solid and secure case for IPOD,this is the right choice.
Just as the title says...I love these MoFo's, so much I own 3 pair, the first pair I bought at Radio Shack rebranded for RS 10 years ago and they are still working like new and sounding bitchin' thru many hours of snowboarding and daily use at a full time cleaning job for over 8 years, so I would say I have had some time to test them!! I do like the RS version better because it came with a case, 4 sets of 'plugs', and the little sound tube was removable making changing of the plugs much easier but was also 20 bucks. I do like that these 'plugs' here do not have an inline mute control, which is a huge PIA and the direct entry plug is very nice as well, better than the old style bigger L-plug. The bass response is so sweet, you should hear an 808 on these! Overall sound quality is quite hella amazing and for such a low price, how can you go wrong??!! I think these 'plugs' blow away many hundred buck earphones that I have heard! Koss has been around for over 40 years and they know their stuff!! Quality for a great price!! ~REEDSBUD~4.11~
It seems new computers are dropping the COM port, so this was the only why to add one. Lucklely I had the longer PCI slot open, because it will not install in the smaller ones. Once installed it had no promlem being being recognize by Window 7. The only thing is the RS232 device (ArtZ graphic Tablet) I have has not updated their driver for Window 7. So just make sure the devices you connect have updated drivers.
Not being very up on mp3 players the question is - can you copy cd's to it from your computer? Thanx.
Great little travel sized outlet multiplier. Hotels rarely have enough free outlets for me to power up everything I have at one time. Now I just need to find one free outlet and then I can charge up to 4 devices... usually a laptop, mobile phone and a camera battery or two. Couple this with an international plug adapter and you're ready to go just about anywhere.It has also come in handy at the airport. Outlet being used? No problem, just ask the person if you can plug this in and you can share the outlet... make a new friend or two or three.
These cables are very well built, and sound great. I'm using these to bi-amp a pair of vandersteen 2ce Sig 2's to a set of adcom Gfa-555 se's. The sound is very neutral, which is exactly what I was looking for to compliment the soft sound of the adcom and vandersteen's, a perfect match! I would recommend to anyone!
Great sounding speakers, THX certified at that. The headphone jack on the control base was a big plus for me, as my pc is in the bedroom, so I can use headphones when the wife is asleep.These speakers get real loud real quick, so dont worry about not having enough volume.
This was a replacemet for an UPS I purchased in 2000, fit right in and peforms as it should. Shipment was fast. I was very pleased that I could find a replacement and the price was so reasonable, needless to say that I am very pleased overall.
We were only 45 days past the 90 day warranty when the screen went blank. Called customer service and he actually tried to look up an electronics repair shop with in 25 miles where I could take it on my dime. The last time I tried to get an electronic device repaired was $75 per hour (minimum 2 hours) plus parts. He was serious and this on a device that sold new for $228. I asked about the "91 days-One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange" that was mentioned in the really "limited warranty". Regretfully, he almost injured himself in trying to keep from laughing out loud. In the straightest voice he could muster, he said "send us $250 and we will send you a new product, the same product, at a higher price, but new...plus shipping. I forgot to ask if I had to send in the defective DVD player. If you must buy this product, get the extended warranty. This from a guy who hates extended warranties I filed a complaint with the BBB.
I love the fact that it is large enough for a memory card and batteries yet small enough where it is not bulky! So far so good
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.
For the most users, having a wireless router is ok, but in my small apartment where guests can see everything I wanted to get something that I could put in the table, everyone would see can ask me "what is this?".Yes, if the beauty counts, this is for you. Having just one network port, you can only connect one computer with cable but the rest (wireless part), and set it up, works easy and perfect, with the Mac touch of design.
I've used some good amps and other equipment for miking my voice and amping my iPod, but none of the others come close to the versatility and power of sound of this bad boy.I landed one for my birthday, and it has replaced the unit I used previously for my iPod. I can also mix in my voice, harps and keyboards. One thing this amp has is great audio range, high treble and deep bass. Another thing is the kind of microphone used with it. I really like the XLR mike. I use it with a Samson BL3 mike stand coupled with a Samson Tourtec mike cable and line transformer. I plan to add a Nady SP-33 mike alongside the original mike.If you want an amp that will go anywhere and grow with you over time, this is the boss hog you need.
I purchase this item for myself for Christmas. I will admit - I boutght this gadget because of commercial on TV with the guy walking around the apartment computing distances and travel times to various locations. A GPS unit is an absolute must for &quot;data geeks&quot;. I love being able to utilize all of the useful (useless) information that this little unit provides. I would like to see improved battery life, but outside of that - I am a happy and informed camper.
I got this mouse recently because navigating my Mac's touch pad was giving me a lot of pain in the tendons in my hand and lower arm. It has gone down considerably. I knew about the mouse because an ex boyfriend had it and I really liked using it as his house.
I used the Amazon information to go by, and one thing that I was specifically looking for was a serial port, as many of the applications I run require a serial port connection. I got the device and was very well pleased with it, however, it had no serial port! I like the device well enough to give it to my son, but I am disappointed with the product presentation by Amazon. If you have no need for a serial port, it is a lot of machine in a small package, and I liked it a lot other than the one area. I should have done more research on the device at other sources of info.
It's not too long and it's not too short. It's just another cable in the cable jungle behind my computers.
Other than the lid coming off, and I left it off during charging as it generated a lot of heat, it's pretty good! I've only charged 8 batteries but so far, so good!
I was very impressed with this shelf. I Would highly recomend it.. easy to assemble and mount and has plenty of room to hide all your cables.
The Y connector lets me connect two computer power supplies, in my case, in one computer, to one AC power cord.It worked fine, as advertised.
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.
Very pleased with this recorder. Sound is great and it's easy to use. Would recommend it to anyone!
Does this product do what it's suppose to, maybe; but I feel as if a quick touch of a grounded object would suffice. After hooking this product up to work on internal components of my computers, I found it in the way and what seemed like overkill. As little as I used the item, I found it to be a waste of money. When later working on my computer and walking across carpet, I just touched something metal and didn't have any issues with static.... In fact, just drop me a line and I'll send you mine. It's in the original package and seemingly brand new :)
This is the first digital camera I ever got, and man, did I not regret purchasing it. There is so much that I can say about this camera, but I want to keep it down too a minimum.Pros:*Design - Slick and portable: Pretty much the height and length of a credit card, and the width of two CD Cases. So compact, I easily lose it in my pocket sometimes!*Picture Quality - 3x Optical Zoom with 3.4 Megapixels and a Carl Zeiss lensframe. Don't understand what I'm saying? Neither do I, but damn if these pictures aren't good looking.*Weight - Remember the really old cameras where you had to put them on a tripod, put your hand up holding a huge bulb, and hide your head under a cloth to take a picture? Well yeah, this isn't anything like it :-P*Video - Not really something to point out here, but I just love filming video on my camera with friends (I've made over 100 videos, and I have a 1 GB Stick, allowing to film up to 46 minutes per video!)Cons:*Microphone - Filming takes a little used to, considering the microphone is on top of the camera where I usually put my index finger to rest*Scroll button - Looking through the menus and previews of pictures/videos can be tough, being that the scroll is just a tiny knob that you have to push to the left/right/up/down.In my opinion, a great first buy for me. I worship this thing for what it can do, even if it does not do as much compared to other types of cameras. If you want to start out small and relatively cheap, this product can be a great thing to buy.
The perfect birthday gift for my sister who is in between moving and did not have her packed away stereo to use. She was thrilled with the product.
I'm using this amplifier in my house to boost the cable TV signal. My house has some long coax cable runs with multiple splits. I installed the amplifier after the first split (to a cable modem), so it is only used to amplify the CATV signal, not the signal to the cable modem. I have not had any problems with the amp, and it improved the signal quality at the end of a 150 ft. cable run. Without the amplifier, the signal quality was marginal and the TV picture was often grainy and had dropouts; with the amplifier, the TV picture is pristine on all channels, including HD.The power supply connection to the amplifier uses a coax cable connection, so I was able to install the amp in my attic with the power supply located elsewhere.
I needed some extra space on a flash and this really made my traveling a lot easier.Great product if your moving up needing more space to travel with.
Works fine, like they should. It's unfortunate that changing the volume has to be done on each speaker at a time, but that's the way it goes. The box should include a quarter-inch jack splitter.
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.
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.
Since I've received this camera, I have had a great time shooting pictures. The camera is very capable, yet small unit. I just ordered a Canon telephoto lense for it today, can't wait to see how well it works. The reason I purchased this camera was due to the price point and all the great reviews it has. This camera was good for me as an amatuer getting back into photography. I'm sure even the pro's could use this as a backup camera (especially since its so small for a dslr)The kit lens EFS18-55 is actually quite useful as a walkabout lens. It is like having two lenses in one. (Macro + Telezoom)The reason for 4 stars was due to the fact that you can't give 1/2 stars. The only thing you can ding this package for is that it doesn't come with any compact flash, Even a starter 256MB card would've been nice, without jacking up the price so far.Overall, I am completely satisfied with the camera. I will likely upgrade to a better Canon model in the future, whats even more nice is that you only need to buy the good expensive lenses once!
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?
Great product, great service. Performs nicely and does everything it says it would for a great price.
When it comes to changing media, everyone is getting their hands on a DVD recorder for their home, or if you have a computer. It is now standard, when it comes to recording. But when it comes to high quality storage, Maxell is one of those brand names that people can trust. Their DVD-RW discs are easy to store phots, media files, music, or your favorite television shows and movies on your home DVD recorder. They work great and last a very long time. While there are others that might be only be worth just the hype, Maxell is a quality name you can trust for all today for all your electronic needs.Price: B+Quality: BOverall: B 1/2+
Product was delivered on-time and I have great reception. My only disapointment involved the connectors supplied with the antenna. Three different connectors were supplied with the antenna but the 'push-on to screw-on' coaxial connector, which was required to connect the antenna to my stereo receiver, was not one of them. So.... after an unplanned trip to Radio Shack, I was able to install the antenna.
I love my iPod Nano! Just love it! Easy to use. The wheel is not complicated at all. Fits everywhere and anywhere. I can't stop downloading music!!! I highly recommended.
This print server was EXTREMELY difficult to configure, but I could live with that if it actually worked reliably. Printing from my Mac G5, I was unable to print any document longer than 1 or 2 pages. The 3rd page would always print about 1/2 way, and the printer would then go haywire. Each time this happened, the printer would spit-out 5 or 10 pages of garbage.Configuring the printer on a secure WiFi network is tough. The GUI install tool doesn't allow you to enter an ASCII WEP key, but the Web interface to the print server does allow an ASCII WEP key. To get it working, I had to configure it using the GUI config tool provided while wired to a port on my router, then configure the WiFi unsecured in the GUI, then use the web interface to the print server to configure it for secure WiFI. Of course this means taking the WiFi in and out of WEP mode, so I'm talking true pain in the rear to configure.Once I got it configured, the Appletalk protocol needed additional configuration to get that working properly. When all was said and done, it would reliably print only ONE PAGE at a time. Printing anything 2 pages or longer would cause major screwup in the printer communication.I noticed that the print server had VERY poor WiFi reception, only getting 10% signal strength in a location where my Dell laptop showed 90-100% signal strength. I even tried running the Linksys print server in a wired configuration, but it still was not reliable.I finally bagged the whole thing (returned it and got a full refund), then went back to using a Windows box as my print server. Very poor product.
Everything about this purchase was excellent! The item arrived very fast and was exactly as listed! I would definitely buy from this company again!
This thing works great! I have a 2004 impala and this thing made it sound like I got a whole new sound system. Much better sound quality, quiter operation, and a lot louder output then my previous tape adapter that broke (the plug ripped off after a year. Thanks radio shack!) There are a lot of tape adapters to chose from, and it sounds like tape decks can be choosy, but, this one gets my seal of approval!
Have used the Linksys WRTG54S and several Linksys expanders to cover my 2 story home. The whole linksys security deal with the expanders is a nightmare.I plugged the D-Link in and it absoulutely covered all the area that the Linksys did and then some - straight out of the box. The speed is amazing. In my market Charter offers 20 meg down and 2 meg up - the DLink handles it effortlessly. I have run Skype/Messenger/NetFlix movies simultaneously.I can't imagine using any other product again.
I've used Logitech items for years particularly this mouse works great with all versions of the SetPoint software as long as you get it from Logitech's web site. I also have other mice and Keyboards from Logitech and Cameras and I've never had any issues with their products. I bought a second MediaMouse to replace the one I have it seams after 5 years of use the left-click button is going out on it (seems to double click when I hold it in) but other then that it's been a GREAT mouse...
Following the initial battery charge the phones were immediately functional without tuning and with good volumn and sound and with excellent range. But upon further attempted usage the tunning had apparently drifted as tunning became very critical and somewhat difficult. I suspect that the difficulty was simply the result of a "learning curve." Overall I am pleased with the earphones.
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.
I purchased this because it got a good write-up in Consumers Reports. It was inexpensive for a laser and the print and copy quality is excellent. I have not used it to scan yet, but it did come with OCS software. It also has an automatic paper feed if you want to copy a multi-page document and it will re-size copies. Relatively small footprint on the desk.The only downside I've experienced so far is the fact that the envelope feeder will not accept multiple envelopes.
I bought this for my Nikon D5100, as I was unhappy with the results of the built in flash. This unit works really well. It is compact, charges very quickly, with the simplest of controls. As you can swivel the lamp, you can get some great bounce-flash lighting, which makes a VAST difference to pictures.Really great value. If you want something simple to use, without too many bells and whistles, this is a great choice.
This is a decent, roomy camera bag. There are 2 separate compartments. The main compartment holds an SLR camera with a fairly large lens attached, and smaller sub-compartments for as many as 7 more lenses. These sub-compartments are achieved with padded divisions attached by Velcro to the sides and are infinitely adjustable. There is a special pocket on opening of the main compartment for spare memory disks. The smaller compartment at the top of the bag is big enough to hold (one of) a video camera, binoculars, lunch, a field guide, a travel guide, etc. The strap system is both comfortable and easy to use. The waterproof cover, stored in a pocket in the outside bottom of the bag, is handy and easy to deploy.I've used this bag for about a year and have had 2 problems with it so far. First, the zipper pulls, although they look heavy duty, fall apart if you apply any force to them (if, say, you're trying to zip a full compartment shut) and can't be repaired. I've had to replace them with twist ties or key chains. I used this bag as my only luggage for a 10-day trip, packing all clothing and necessities for the trip as well as my camera and gear into the bag. The bag thus packed was full but manageable. After the trip, however, I found that the structure of the bag had been stretched by the packing, and lenses no longer stay in the sub-compartments; no matter how snugly I fit the dividers, there is enough give in the bag now that the lenses come out the front of the dividers and jiggle around loose in the main compartment. Thus, while this bag is fine for camera gear, it isn't very heavy-duty and must not be packed tight.
Some generic (non-Apple) USB car chargers won't charge the newer iPods or iPhones. This one does. And the extra port can charge something else like a headset at the same time. Just what I needed.
I am a stickler for accessories and this one is great. I can carry my Zune and all the little things I need for it in this stylish little case. Wish it was just a tad bit bigger, but it's just fine. :)
I used these brackets to hold up a home theator projector shelf and then fold out of site when not in use. They work great!
I'm new to the world of iPod, so maybe I'm not the best source on information, but I just got a new iPod 30GB for Christmas, and I was told it was a 5th Generation, and that any 5th Generation accessories would fit.This case, and the other 5 that I've tried to purchase in stores, do not fit the 30GB Black iPod (supposedly G5).The case itself looks great, and very durable, and all the jacks have appropriate holes for the plugs. The touch wheel cover works great.I think that this may have been meant for a thicker iPod though, because there is about a 1/2 a centimeter gap on the back side that is preventing the iPod from fitting snug in the case.Otherwise, the case looks and feels awesome.Rated 1 star because the product description does not indicate clearly (to me) that it will not fit my size of iPod.
This card is an asset when taking photos of hundreds of cemetery headstones which I publish online.
Stoped working after 2 months. I only used the radio and liked the presets. However it now has a demon and when you plug in the head phones it turns off or does weird scanning. But it doesn't work. It also used a Battery every four hours or so I bought rechargables but it was to much of a hassle.
The play and charge kit, is and excellent choice when you want to play way you are charging the battery also you can play just using the cable. the cable is long enough to allow you play without any inconvenience
I got this product since Linksys finally released a print server supporting WPA. Despite spending over an hour on the phone with their tech support we could only get it working if I reset my router to match the factory defaults (including broadcasted SSID and no encryption at all). 30 minutes wait, one hour of struggle with offshore support, and still no action is enough trouble for me to look for competing products. Hopefully the first firmware upgrade will make it work as advertised since it runs my printer just fine when connected over Ethernet.
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.
We sail our boat on the Great Lakes in the summer and have been overwhelmed by the watches, warnings and alerts coming over the WX channels on our typical VHF marine radio. These messages don't necessarily reflect the weather in our area. Therefore we decided to get a portable S.A.M.E. radio for the cockpit. The WR102 was an easy choice several years ago as it was the only unit I found claiming to be weather resistant.The unit worked well for several seasons and provided what I was looking for: immediate alert of approaching weather for the specific area we were sailing in. (Hint: when on the Great Lakes keep track of the Canadian as well as the Yank broadcasts. The Canadians have given us warning WELL in advance of the U.S. alert!)Then, one day, I knocked the radio off it's perch in a binnacle cup holder. The unit hit the cockpit sole after a drop of 2.5 feet and was never the same! Battery life of several weeks dropped to several minutes and the battery door would no longer latch.A call to Oregon Scientific's customer service number resulted in a response that can be best summed-up as, "It's out of warranty, so buy another." Oregon Scientific had no interest in improving the product through examination of the unit and no interest in keeping this customer via exchange, replacement, credit, etc.So, I'm replacing it with a Midland 74-250C and keeping that unit lashed to the binnacle to prevent another fall to ruin.Regards,Gary
I thought it was gonna work because of the Brand Name (Sony), so I bought one from Sear just a few days ago. But, It just couldn't find any FM Stations to tune to. When it did, the sound was extremely terrible! I returned it and got my money back. I don't think you should bother buying it.
This was my first camera and I got it 2 years ago for my birthday and still have it. I've started to become more of a photographer than I was then and appreciate good quality. I'm asking for a new one this coming birthday because the pictures just don't have the quality that I want. This isn't because of how long I have had it though. I rarely use it because the battery life is so short and a lot of photos turn out blurry. The photos have a sort of yellowish look when the lighting isn't perfect, which is always for me! Also, when making a video, if you're zooming it stops recording the sound and then starts again when you stop zooming. How ever there are things I did like about it. Such as the color (mine is pink)! The screen is big and shows the pictures well. Also there are so many settings! Landscape, Fireworks, snow, text, food, building, kids, night scene, sunset, and theres more! Over all though, DON'T buy it! Even if it does have a great price you'll probably just end up disappointed you didn't spend the extra $20 for a better camera.P.S. If you do buy it you'll be spending almost all of your money on batteries if you don't buy rechargeable batteries. And if you buy those get four not two..it helps a LOT!
I ordered what was advertised as an open-box product from Amazon Warehouse (around $20 less than the regular discounted price). It arrived promptly and in perfect condition, with no sign that it wasn't brand new.The included CD has Network Magic, which makes the setup very easy. The router quickly found all my wired and wireless connections, although it did not find an Internet connection. I called D-Link technical service and the rep walked me though the manual setup menu, which is accessed by typing the router's IP address in the browser window. It was easy enough that I probably should have figured it out myself, but the call took only around 10-15 minutes, including a hold time of only a minute or two.Performance has been terrific. I get a strong signal all though the house and on my back patio, through three walls, even though the router is located under my desk, on top of the CPU. (The manual suggests placing it away from the computer, above furniture). I also have cordless 2.4 GHz telephones in the house, and there have been no problems with interference.
I bought this to use with an iPod and my phone, but now this has evolved mostly to charge an iPhone and an Android at the same time. It works great and charges both fine.Pros:-two chargers!-Red indicator light so you know if it has current or notCons:-A bit wide, so I have to keep mine in the center console charger (can't put it in the instrument stack part near the gear shifter because it's too wide for the cubby hole)Cheap, effective, can't complain.
Nothing needs saying beyond the title. The transaction was trouble-free & it was exactly what I was after.
The Sony Nex-5N fits into this case with all accessories including a long focal length zoom lens. The case is well built, weather resistant, light weight, and good looking. You might also put a Canon SLR in it, but it works better for the smaller Sony. Good case - good price.
I've gotta say, this makes a huge difference. And it definitely helps that it's nice to look at! Two more.
I received my ICF-SW07 from Amazon.com just in time to assist with hurricane Katrina recovery in Louisiana in September 2005. I took it with me, and it performed very well. My ICF-SW07 came with an external amplified antenna along with the manual, earphones and a carry bag.I often assist with disaster relief with my company, and I needed a small radio to get news & listen to local amateur radio stations. With storm damage, power is always out and we don't get any information except what's on the radio. I also record local news and digitize for playback at headquarters for later analysis.To listen to amateur radio in the high frequency (HF, or 150-30,000 KHz) spectrum the radio requires single sideband (SSB) capability, a feature most shortwave radios lack. Better radios insert a carrier in the RF signal, re-creating the double sideband format before stripping the audio information. Cheaper radios insert a tone into the audio signal, usually resulting in poorer audio quality (like the earlier DX-394's).The ICF-SW07's strong points are good reception, small size (obviously), decent audio and very wide tuning range (150-29999 KHz + FM broadcast). It's still on its first set of AA batteries, so it isn't a power hog.The amplified antenna is very effective, and works very well in hotel rooms. It has a clip for temporary attachment to curtains and a suction cup for direct window attachment. The antenna connects to a controller, and the controller connects to the ICF-SW07 through a short, non-detachable -short- pigtail lead. While it *does* work, it's a little unwieldy for someone sitting in a car trying to balance both the radio and the controller on one leg. I would like to see Sony make some provision that allows the controller to snap onto the bottom of the radio, even if the pigtail lead design stays.There are a few points I'd like Sony to improve:-First, the single sideband (SSB) fine tuning point isn't "remembered" in the memory, it recalls the approximate area. This means it requires fine tuning every time you recall an SSB station from memory. I have an 80's era Ten Tec radio that doesn't have this issue, so it isn't rocket science. I suspect this is caused by Sony's technique-they may be converting the SSB to normal audio in the audio output stage rather than at the RF level, distancing the SSB conversion from the memory.-Second, the Sony ICF-SW07 doesn't have any signal strength meter, so there isn't any way to distinguish between a weak signal and an overloaded front end.-Third, the record out jack appears to have a higher than normal output signal, because it overloads the front end of my tape recorder. I haven't had time to investigate the cause of this yet. An attenuator or pad will likely be the best solution.-Fourth, there is no tuning knob or wheel. Tuning is done with a rocker switch control, and fine tuning is done with a smaller rocker switch. It -does- work, but I'd like to see a rotary tuning control even if it's another thumbwheel.-Fifth, the display is crude by Sony standards. It's a simple LCD alpha-numeric display, the top half of which is a world time zone map. I would like to see the world map replaced with a selectable meter function, like a band scope/signal strength /carrier center meter.-Sixth, the scan stop points aren't programmable. The ICF-SW07 will scan the entire band (factory preset), period. Also, in SSB mode it will scan the entire HF spectrum (150-29999 KHz) nonstop! This is the only HF receiver with scanning capability that lacks this obvious control. Again, I have many HF radios that have programmable scan stops.I've given this radio 5 stars, although I'd grade it more like 4 1/2. Sony should have included programmable scan stops and integrated the SSB setting with the memory, both items well within their grasp.Summary: I'm very satisfied with my ICF-SW07, it does the basic function I wanted (small, broadband received with SSB). It makes a nice, portable HF listening post. Despite the points (above), I wasn't able to find anything better at any cost. The cost prevented me from buying one sooner, but I finally got one. Given how slow Sony upgrades, I doubt anything better is coming anytime soon. So, for now it's the top-of-the-line pocket HF radio.-------Three Years Later-------February 13, 2009:Batteries-the antenna amplifier batteries are really old, I think I might have changed them maybe once. It uses very little power, it could probably do just fine with AAA batteries. The radio batteries have been changed several times, but battery life is very acceptable.It's still going strong, but I discovered a weak point in the radio case design. The telescoping rod antenna anchors inside the case, and is captured by a single screw. About a year ago, this screw loosened, causing the antenna to "wobble" a bit. Tightening the screw solved this. A few days ago, the antenna was wobbling again, but this time I found the screw boss area torn off. In other words, the screw had torn off the entire area in the plastic case where it once bore, leaving a hole the same size as the screw head. I was able to recover all the pieces and glue them back, approximating the original screw hole. However, I know it will break off again. I looked into replacing the lower case half, Sony wants _$68_ for a piece of gray plastic. No way, Sony. When I have more time, I plan to cut out the hole oversize and put a small metal plate in to reinforce the antenna base. Stay tuned.TRICKS AND MODSAlso, I discovered a neat trick. I bought a cheap auto FM converter cable, intended for MP3 players. One end goes in the cigar lighter, the other end into the headphone jack of the MP3 player. The car's FM radio then plays your favorite MP3 songs. The Sony ICF-SW07 has this same headphone jack, so I can use my car's audio system to listen to shortwave. This makes reception *much* easier, since the audio quality is much better, louder and better distributed. I use this while waiting for one of my kids after school or at a lesson somewhere. If you want to try this, make sure the engine's off. Automobile engines make a *lot* of radio frequency interference up close, so don't be surprised if you can't hear much with the engine running.The active loop antenna screen annoyed me just a little too much. It acts like a sail, catching the lightest zephyr and carrying the loop antenna off the pole, car antenna or what-have-you onto the ground. Plus, it really stands out, not a good thing if you have an expensive radio and you wish to keep it. I removed the loop antenna case halves, unsoldered one side of the loop antenna. I pulled the Sony "Sail" off entirely. Good riddance. The next problem was wire management. The actual antenna is a length of wire captured inside the Sony Sail, and a flat spring steel fish spring (like the kind inexpensive imported pop-up hut toys use) acts as a former. I grabbed a section of used military parachute cord, cut it to the same length as the antenna hoop and pulled the core strands out. Next, seared the parachute cord ends and pulled the antenna wire plus fish spring through the 'chute cord cover. Soldered the antenna connection back and reassembled the case. Perfect fit, and a lot less obtrusive. It doesn't sway in the breeze, nor serve as a gaudy advertisement for Sony. Sorry, Sony...you can afford to pay for your advertising like everyone else.
I like my new skin alot. Black is the best color to have. However the plastic protective cover over the face gets marked up very easily. Its getting harder to read through it. But all in all the actually mp3 player screen is untouched. And that is all that matters...
I am really satisfied with your product and I hope you will continue to sell the products which will satisfy all the customers.
These are probably great earphones for many different people. Ignore the product description, though! It says the earphones have a wide head-band, extra jack for your home stereo, and a mute button on the cord. None of these things are true.
I already review this product...it was just what I wanted but way too much packaging.
Exactly the charger I needed for my camera - and Amazon was the least expensive!
With a proper soundcard this equipment does more than what you expect. I enjoy excellent quality music even at high levels of volume with very little distortion. If your soundcard offers speaker calibration features, then you are good to go. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck. It comes with a 6-channel direct output, 1 coaxial and 1 digital. I have all three being used.
I think as far as bluetooth it does its job It will work with my Iphone 4 the only thing it has very limited control I think because they what you to use ipod cable were then alot more features are allowed but it sound clear when in a call it streams music well I like it.
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.
Cable is just the right length and works fine. Price is very reasonable, especially compared to what you would pay in a store.
The item arrived must faster than I expected and I was thrilled with it. It was in perfect condition and works perfectly. Since I am technically challanged it was a little difficult for me to catch on to the operation of some of the functions but after careful reading of the instruction I managed too. I would recommend this seller.
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.
This charger seems to be good. It can charge 4 AA NiMH batteries together. It takes 4-6 hrs to charge compare to more than 8hrs in Normal chargers.
Pros-cheap-good quality-user friendlyCons-HORRIBLE BATTERY LIFE-A pain-Few optionsOverall: Don't get it unless you won't use it a lot
Due to our bathroom layout, a dryer with a retractable cors and folding handle works best. I bought one of these three years ago. It was used almost daily by my husband. Due to his current hair "style" (short on the sides, missing on the top), each use was for less than a minute.When it stopped working (just wouldn't turn on), I looked for another model, but this was the only one with both the handle and cord features. Easy decision. I ordered another and put it in his cabinet. The next day he tried it (he forgot his old one had broken and said that it only went on for a few seconds before it would turn off. It turned back on without any resets, but repeatedly stayed on for only a few seconds.So, I dug out the box from the recycling and returned it to Amazon. Two days later, the third one was in his cabinet. Three weeks later, Dryer #3 is working fine.Basically it is a decent, no frills dryer that does exactly what it is supposed to.
The power strip is as described. The cord is long enough (4') and has six plugs. The price is great, better than you can find anywhere else.
Belkin products are famous for their functionality and their lifetime guarantee, and this USB cable is no exception. Amazon prices are at least 75% lower on this item than the typical computer stores. Highly recommended.
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.
apparently doesn't work with windows xp program, my usb port is not detected when i plug the mp3 player into it..
After reading several favorable reviews, I purchased this to provide music for a small dance class via my ipod touch. Super portable (although you need AC outlet) and much better sound quality and volume than I expected from such a small unit. Extremely quick delivery from Vanns (as always) and terrific bang for buck. Highly recommended.
We had 14 trays of slides to view and this little viewer was THE most economical way for us to cull through all the slides. There were other options available to us but they were all more expensive. Believe me. this is what you want.
Bose is well-known for its superior sound quality. These headphones deliver in that regard. And they even drown out quite a bit of outside noise. I always wear them with the back side on top of my ears. It gets very uncomfortable if you wear them completely around your ears for too long. They have "on the ear" headphones now. But you can still wear these headphones on top of the back side of your ears with good results and comfort for extended periods.My only problem with these headphones was the durability. They broke in only two years of use. When you pay over $100 for headphones, you expect that they will be around for many, MANY years. The plastic on the part that connects the ear pieces to the frame cracked. I tried to repair it, but I could never get that ear piece to set correctly on my ear after that damage.If they improve the design by getting rid of that cheap plastic down by the ear pieces, these headphones will be perfect for the price.
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.
I used this on a thinkpad 600 e works better then advertised . No problem setting up, it does have a better range
I am not the most mechanical person in the world, however i was able to install this MYSELF (which is a huge accomplishment for me) in a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer with a Pioneer AVIC D3 already installed.Basically, all you really need to do is follow ALL the instructions. Some phones will not sync the address book like my iPhone, or maybe i just didnt follow the instructions that well. Pairing the phone was semi weird, but just read the instructions word for word. It will save you a headache.The sound is excellent on both ends. No one can tell if i'm using the device or not. The cords are long enough to place the mic and unit just about anywhere you want.The only think i DON'T like is you don't have the option to use the dial pad while on a call, you have to use the phone itself. Safety first right?Overall, this is the best thing i could have added to my vehicle since i never take my ear piece BT off the charger. This was the a very easy decision for me to make.
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.
I bought this for my wife who is technology challenged. She was able to use it without reading the instruction manual and love it as she cannot read a map. Great item and very intuitive.
I haven't had any problems with this battery. It fits in my CANON SD-850 camera and the charger that came with the camera. I don't think it lasts as long as the original CANON battery, maybe half to 3/4 as long, but then it's also about 1/5 the price, so technically it's a better deal. It's definitely handy to have as a backup battery, I'm very glad that I bought it.
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 like this design for a laptop stand much better than others I've seen on the market. It is very sturdy and works well with my Mac. It won't be high enough for taller people. I'm 5'6" and wish it was a little higher.
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!
This was one of the easiest dash kits I have used. I put this in a friend's 2001 Chrysler Sebring. There were no confusing tabs that needed to be broken off, or any pieces that needed to be added for this vehicle. Other cars/ trucks may require the other 3 pieces included in the kit, but they are a breeze to snap on if needed. This kit fit the shape of the dash perfectly, and the small pocket at the bottom fits her iPod perfectly. There was just enough room to cut a hole in the back of the pocket to run the iPod cable from the stereo into the pocket.
This harness can make it possible to hear some sort of sound to be played out of an aftermarket receiver. I have a C5 Audi 2.7T with Bose (just like their cars, Germans over engineer their sound systems as well) The Bose sound system has an amplifier for each speaker and built in crossovers for all the tweeters and a separate amp with crossover for the sub woofer . Each speaker is some kind of weird Ohm frequency that only works with the stock amps. What this harness does is use the amplified current from the head unit for the tweeters (no crossover to protect tweeters from blowing) and does not have a crossover for the sub woofer (stock sub is emitting mid range frequencies). Because it was not a sure fit it ended up blowing one of the stock amps. If you have Bose Audi Symphony and wish to aftermarket stereo system of any kind your going to have to do the WHOLE system over. Each stock amp costs $600.00 which you can purchase an entire system for.
Works great to split toslink to my sound bar. Works with logitech universal remote. Handy interface with individual buttons for each input. don't bother with some lame manual switch, spend the couple extra dollars and integrate your system
I have had this unit for about 5 years, I bought it for $500 at the time. It has a proven track record of great quality with this particular model. It is superbly built, lots of metal and substance. It has reduce hum on my amp that I could hear and cleared up some wavy lines on the coaxial line to the TV from the antenna. I don't think that it was worth $500 in retrospect however at $250 it is a really great price for a great looking unit that does seem to do something (maybe not as much as Monster would have us believe).
I bought the 20" model after looking at many other options for a long time. When Apple finally dropped the price from $1299 to $999 It became a no-brainer.It is hard to find the monitor that matches the image quality and ease of setup (especially on a mac). I love the built in firewire and USB hub and the pure aluminum case is beautifully designed. It literally melts into the wall in my studio with its understated design and I feel like the images just hover in mid air.As I said I looked at other monitors, but they were all a bit too clunky and unrefined in both picture quality and design for not much less or even more money sometimes.
I ordered a lamp for my Sony projector and it was defective whenI received it. It would only flicker three times and then shut down.
This is freaking SWEET. I love it. The excel and word programs are one of the main reasons I ordered this.It got online right away and the SD and CF storage is nice cause I can just take it out and put into my computer. I am very pleased. Thanks for keeping the items that are discontinued still available.
I purchased this speaker for around $17 and I got more than what I expected from this speaker system. I have the subwoofer placed right under my desk and that has made listening to music a lot more enjoyable. The only down side to this speaker is the lack of a headphone jack.
Great investment. So easy to use and the advance notice of when to turn and what lane to be in allows you relax instead of searching for street signs and route numbers. The choice of voices is a fun touch, and I don't travel without 'Mandy' anymore.
When the cable company added a whole bunch of new digital channels recently I was only able to tune about half of them. The rest either didnt tune at all, or had so many artifacts it wasnt worth trying to watch.When I had a service tech come out, I was told my signal was too weak because I live on the top floor and was too far from the router box. The only way to fix this was to replace the 20 year old wiring throughout the entire building, something that obviously wasnt gonna happen. So I did some searching online and thought Id try this Booster.This thing took me less than 10 minutes to hook up and immediately all of my digital channels were there. No more artifacts or blank screens. I was a little apprehensive about buying this because I wasnt sure if it would work in an apartment building, but all you have to do is hook it up at the main outlet and it works beautiful! Whats more, my VoIP has less dropouts and my broadband has picked-up a few kilobits too, something I didnt think would happen since I already had a pretty good connection.I dont know anything about dB loss or any of the tech-stuff. But I do know this thing does what it says it does. If youre having any problems at all with your cable signal, even in an apartment building, you gotta get this little box. Its money VERY well spent!!
Very happy with the sound quality but was disappointed the remote does not control menu functions on my Ipod
I have been using the 128 jump drive for about 2 months now. Just plug it into the usb port and it shows up as a drive. (I'm using windows xp). Drag and drop the files to the drive or use folders. I carry 14 years of accounting info in 32 megs of storage. I haven't used my zip drive since getting the jump drive. You can zip your files and carry an incredible amount of data on this little thing. I highly recomend it. Fits nicely on my key chain.
Linksys makes a version of this unit ( WAPPOE12 ) - that is designed for 12 volt systems.
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.
This item never worked!What more can you say! The company did'nt even know how to get it to work.
The Pro. Salad Shooter is so much better then the original one...glad I spent the extra $$ and it doesn't even cost that much more.
Powerful and light and slim. I recommend it highly because of its expandability and extraordinary resources.I had an e310. There is no need to upgrade to the e740 unless you want more internal memory or a CF reader. Just buy a 256 SD card instead (I had done this, as well). I upgraded because I wanted to be able to plug in socket cf cards, etc.If you have the extra cash -- I would, therefore, start with this. I used to own electronic organizers and learned to hate them. I refused to buy a palm.Nevertheless -- when I saw that I could run my identical calendar programs, email, word processor, etc. -- that has made all the difference. I can set my calendar remotely, work on documents (limitedly . . . but) remotely, and I rarely get bored because of the games when stuck somewhere and do not have something pressing to do.Compaq and ther models seems too bulky for me. The built-in LAN system is a BIG edge for this model.CAVEATS: 1) battery cannot last long. It is a trade off for power and lightness. You can upgrade to a bigger battery, but I have not done this because I prefer to keep my ephimeral work horse in a coat or pants pocket while I forget about it until needed. 2) Even though CF and SD slots are a huge advantage, the market makes more stuff for Palm and Compaq. It's not a significant problem because you can find what you need. You will just have to look for it instead of having pop up adds constantly showing what you can add to a Palm, etc.In sum, it has made my life easier and taken stress off of me. I have NEVER regretted my decision to buy the 310 or the 740.
Awesome, I have other HD televisions in the past but this one by far is the best! No problems what so ever.
I have very long, thick blonde hair. Usually I don't have the patience to blow-dry my hair. I have been using the same hot pink Conair blow-dryer for about 3 years and it takes at least 20 mins to get my hair completely dry. I used this Andis product at a hotel I stayed in in NYC and loved it! It dried my hair in less than 10 minutes. I wrote down the brand name of the blow-dryer and bought it on amazon.com the day I got home from my trip.I have already recommended it to all of my girlfriends!
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.
I live about 25 miles from my broadcast towers, but this antenna picks up all of my UHF digital signals. If some of your local stations broadcast on a VHF freqency, then you will be out of luck. It is very directional and will only pick up UHF digital signals. I run it it thru a 30db amplifier and am very pleased with the results.
Belkin's support for this product is nil. Not Windows 7 compatible and even XP has troubles uninstalling the drivers. Avoid this product!
So what if the resolution is spectacular or the battery life is decent if the M515 turns on at the slightly touch or bump and inevitably drains the battery, rendering the M515 nothing but dead weight in my purse or briefcase? My M515 is &quot;protectected&quot; by a leather case from none other than Palm. There are two little bars across the bottom of the case that are supposed to prevent the front half of the case from pressing on the buttons across the bottom of the M515. BUT THEY DON'T WORK. If you put the slightest amount of pressure on the case, the M515 turns on and eventually drains the battery. I just carry around (never toss or drop) my purse or briefcase. Maybe the problem is solved by having a hard case but I'm sickened and angered by how Palm can market the M515 without being honest and upfront about the ridiculous feather-touch turn on feature or the requirement for a hard case.I used to be a Palm loyal. Now I hate Palm. I wish I had realized the problem within the return period. Otherwise, I would not be left with a useless piece of junk.If I'm missing something, like some trick to lock the keys, someone PLEASE let me know. The M515 is driving me nuts.
I got a used(secondhand) Audiovox D1812 a year ago. It works perfectly everytime, never a problem. And I've used it alot!It even plays homemade DVD's that my Panasonic(NOT portable) DVD player (hooked up to my TV) refuses to play. I would recommend this item to anyone. The tiny remote control that came with it works real well too.
I like the way the Kenwood radio feels, it is a good weight, and the ergonomics are good. They have good range and a lot of nice features, like the out of range indicator. The only drawback to the Kenwood is that not many places sell accessories for it. The Motorola radios have many accessories and you can buy them almost anywhere.
This thing is a real monster! What can I say that all of the other reviewers haven't said? I would have like a three-prong plug so it was grounded but you can ground it fairly easily. After installing a couple NICs in our computers and the RoadRunner guy came and dropped the cable modem in, it took me a couple minutes to set it up and plug everything in then I hit a hitch that was fixed with a quick trip to Netgear's website which showed me which little setting I was missing. Their site has a list of dozens of cable ISPs and tells you the settings you may need to check. Very nice.The box isn't flashy; but, who cares? It should be installed in a closet anyway... The hardware firewall has dropped the pings on my main computer immensely. It has a great web-browser-based control panel so no special managing software is required.If you have a cable modem and more than one computer, GET THIS IMMEDIATELY. It is pure joy!
So I was looking for earbuds with noise cancelling for all the plane trips for work AND for mowing the lawn, jogging, etc. Always want to be able to hear what going on around me. Fully enclosed headphones make sense for the plane but not much else so these seemed to be the perfect match and all purpose.I read user reviews and decided to go with these. Yes, they block out background noise, and the 70% figure advertised is just about right. The highs are crisp, the lows are nice, could be a little better but at this price point, fantastic. The medium sized rubber plugs fit me fine and stay in quite well, but when very active, occassionally need adjustment (rare).So, if you want full noise cancelling earbuds, these are not for you. IF you want very good noise cancelling and very good dynamic range with out paying as much or more than the device you plug them into, then these are for you.
This is a comfortable headset with good sound quality. Nothing is extraordinary, but in the same token nothing leaves me begging for something missing.Sound qualityMic qualityComfortDesignall are "good"
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!
This low-frills camera delivers arty photos at the press of a button. No need to focus. Just turn on the flash and shoot away. Keep in mind that what you see through the viewfinder is a smaller portion of the image you are capturing.I have not been disappointed with this fun camera. Not for serious photos or photogs, it nevertheless provides fun and fun pictures. Be sure to warn the developer that your plain 35mm film has been run through a 9 lens camera. I haven't had the slightest trouble in devloping from the corner drug store, just so long as I let them know what they're getting.
This is a great little device. Very easy to figure out and the OS is intuitive and easy. I bought it a couple weeks ago after 2 months of researching and reviewing. So far, I am impressed. I wanted to take video with me when I travel and wanted a convenient way to store photos when I take a camera and leave the laptop home.Took a look at the MSI Mega View 566, but it does not support Memory Stick Pro or provide such an adapter. They will have one this summer for that but I didn't want to wait.The build quality seems excellent. I have mostly copied DVD's from my collection off my DVD player with absolutely no problems with either the video or audio part; no problems with dialogue matching the video. I can only assume that the "learning curve" and problems others here refer to with video is for downloaded movies from the internet which may need converting. I have put the entire series "Band of Brothers" and a couple surfing movies on this with still about 9-10 Gig left. Have not loaded any music yet.The only reason I did not give 5 stars was due to the fact I use a Memory Stick Pro for my camera and the firmware (I have the latest as of today) apparently does not support that yet. I purchased a 4-in-1 compact flash adapter (not thiers) and with MS Pro I get an "Invalid Card" message. The technical help at Archos told me that they were having issues with Memory Stick even with their own CF adapter that they sell, and that the firmware would be updated (didn't know when, hopefully soon). He said regular Memory Stick should work, but I got the "Invalid Card" message with that too. Alas! I'm leaving for Europe next week and was hoping to use this to store photos; guess I'll have to find a place to burn CD's. But I'll still be able to watch movies on the plane!I'll give it 5 stars when they update the firmware. Otherwise, I highly recommend this device. You won't regret it!
This camera is in great shape. Received everything mentioned in description with a added bonus, well worth what I paid for it. I currently use a Minolta Maxxum 7000 looking forward to exploring the different options of this camera.
Good price, great product. Fits most notebook sizes, esentially does the job just was well as a $100 bag.
My husband wanted this for Christmas. I didn't know what it was. Now I do and I love it. I have no complaints.
what is there to review about it. It is metal. it blocks objects from the fan,it fits, and the price is ok
I have not used it much yet, about 500 photos, but it is great. Unfortunately I am a novice photographer and I have a lot to learn in order to get the most out of the camera. With that being said it is a relatively easy camera to use, even for a novice. Very happy with the purchase.
I like it! And I use it to connect my http://www.amazon.com/Mackie-MR5mk2-Powered-Reference-Monitor/dp/B004H7SO46/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358805788&sr=8-1&keywords=mackie+mk5 and http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PHA40-4-Channel-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003M8NVFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358806215&sr=8-1&keywords=pyle+pro+pha40 and it survived my electronics already 2 times whet it was some troubles of electric.
This product has done well for me. Bought 2 Memory Chips and both have been under consistant work for over a month. So far, no probs.
The first thing I did was install the 1.03 firmware.Then did a RAID 1 format on a couple 500GB Seagate drives.Immediately after, I mapped the DNS323 as a network drive on a Vista and XP machine, very easy.I then commenced to copy around 50GB of backup files from those two different computers to the DNS323 simultaneously over Gbit network. No problem.The overall speed speed seems very close to the speed of a standard PC with Gb Network interface.OBTW, I did not need to install a single piece of software, nor did I need to do the search for the DNS's IP address with the "search cd"The DNS323's IP address showed up instantly in my router's lan device table.
This phone is very very cool in its functionality. It does a lot of nice things, and by the features, the best phone I've ever owned.But it just is not solid. After a year of owning it, we are starting to periodically lose phone service, and it is definitely the phone, because an old analog phone works jsut fine. This phone just keeps getting into a state where it thinks one of the phones if off the hook, and nothing we can do except unplug it for a week seems to bring it back. Also, about 15% of the time the sound quality is quite poor and is subject to echoes, although normally it is fine.
Bought this about a month ago. So far so good. Great product for the price. Nice styling. Nice picture, good color. I do not have cable and the tuner is pretty good; pictures come in clear. NOTE: Although it is advertised as "HDTV ready" it DOES NOT have a HDTV tuner.It is my first LCD TV (and only TV). One "con" would be the instruction manual. My toaster has more information included with it and for a tech novice like me, it took a while to configure/operate. Tech support is overseas and was not much help. Note: If you want to watch widescreen movies from your DVD player and it's connected via the "Y,Pb,Pr" ports (which creates a clearer picture - this took me a while to learn) you need to configure your DVD player (in menu) to play in that mode. Otherwise you end up with a frustrating 15" image rather than a 20".
Fits 2002 Honda Accord 4dr. Color coded. Matches exact colors on a JVC KD-X50BT that I replaced my stock head unit with.
This order was part of a major scam. I never received it and the "seller" emailed me to send him cash to a particular account so that he could ship the item. I blew up his email and contacted amazon to wipe the order. No money exchanged. Surprised this item showed up (6 years later) as an item I had purchased. Learned to be careful of the too good to be true offers on Amazon.
I am very pleased with the quality of brightness and clarity with the Panasonic mini-dv videocassettes I recently purchased from Amazon.com. The cost of the cassettes is extremely reasonably and well worth me to continue shopping on Amazon.com.
I bought this camera for my grandson.I am very dissapointed in how this camera works. When you turn the camera on the flash is automatically off. You then have to select the flash on each time the camera is turned on.Also you can not review the pictures taken in the camera lcd screen.You have to upload them to the computer.This is suppose to be a point and shot camera.I would not buy this camera again.
I've had several over-the-ear headphones before and none of them have sounded as good or been as comfortable as these. I have glasses and these don't push against them. They fit my ears very well and are adjustable so they can fit any one. They have very good sound for the average person, however if you want to use them profesionally* I would suggest Bose. Overall I find them to be fantastic.
I've used similar recorders in the past, and had to study the instruction manual. This one is intuitive. Nice to have two settings on microphone, one for close up, one for recording all the ambient sound. I've only had it a couple of weeks, but so far, everything works well.
I've used this cable for a few days and it has performed well with my external hard drive. Transfer speeds are greater than twice as fast as they are with the USB 2 connection to the drive. Since I've had it for only a few days I cannot comment on its durability, but it seems to be very well made. The connectors on the cable fit the connections on the computer and disk drive quite snugly (loose connections seem to be complaint associated with some eSATA cables). In fact the connections are so snug that one must use some force to get the connector on the cable fully inserted into the connections on the hardware. (At first I thought one of the cables I received was defective because it was not completely inserted into the computer connection.) I would say that these cables are a good value.
I bought this camera for around a year. This camera gives me much trouble from the first second I used it. It consumes one expensive battery (around $6.20) per two 24 picture rolls of film. I believe Fujifilm should make better cameras than this one.
The first thing my dad said when he saw the box was "Logitech, well then they must be nice speakers". I've been wanting new speakers for awhile and my JBL creatures with little over 70 watts of power werent doing it for me. A guy that lives above me has these speakers and when he plays his rap songs as loud as he can stand it, the bass rattles my room through a cement ceiling. Needless to say there is quite enough power to satisfy most bass enthusiasts and these babies will get LOUD. I enjoy the feeling you get when you turn the speakers up past halfway, yet if you went any higher pictures might fall off the wall and these things can still get louder. Carrying these down the stairs to my room was definately a chore, they weigh a ton! Like 60lbs. I believe.I've read about a few, and I note a few, people have complained about the speakers just stop working after a little while. I've only had them for two days so we'll see how that goes and plus they still need to break in.I wouldn't recommend turning these up past halfway for about the first few weeks of owning them just to let the cones break in and not take the risk of a blown woofer or speaker. I don't really see the need of the boost feature, because im sure at that volume you might as well set up a whole stage set if you want it that loud, plus im sure anything above boost 4 (it goes to 10) will damage the system. But features are a selling point. The sub is huge with magnets to match, so watch the distance from computers, tv's and such. The digital encoding outranks whatever other systems at this price have to offer, such as the klipsch pro5.1 and buying a larger gauge wire is recommended for better quality although it doesnt have to be fancy monster cable or anything.The bottom line here is that these things are hard to dissapoint. Prices are constantly fluctuating due to the popularity and buying seasons so keep and eye out. I watched these go from $250 during fall 06 and rise to about the retail during the christmas season. The prices have changed alot since then too and eventually they will get down to about $260-250 if you watch, plus sometimes free shipping at amazon!
Don't be fooled by the 600 x 600 resolution listed. The printer outputs fantastic quality photo prints and (obviously) great text. If you are considering this instead of an inkjet for photos, be warned that a laser printer will only output as good as the source material. Pics from my 5MP Kodak EasyShare camera look beter than on my (also HQ) HP inkjet. But older lower res (3mp) photos exhibit color inaccuracies. In short, if your photo has a flaw, the 2600n will show it (Laser Printers don't hide flaws by "bleeding" like inkjets do). Laser printers also aren't for novices, you *will* have to play around with the driver menus to get optimal quality and speed- but when you do, you should be quite satisfied.
Does what it needs to do, use it for in the car listening through my stereo from my phone.
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.
These were a great deal. The quality is fine. Shipping was fast.
This Sony table radio- a throw back to the good ole days gone past- is one great radio. Great reception and the incredible quality sound just fills the room to no end. One suggestion: keep the radio at some distance from other electronics for AM reception. I had planned for this radio to be on my desk, but the computer/monitor interfere with the AM reception. This is a small sacrifice that is well worth it. This radio looks like it is built to last, and I bet it will do just that.
This charger works as advertised. The batteries died after 1 month. I used this charger for a year. The batteries sometimes becomes hot, so you need to place the charger in a cool place.Recently I bought La Crosse charger BC-700 for $32. It is has 4 different charging channels and you can set the charging current. It can also try to refresh the batteries by slow discharge and charging. This way I was able to revive the sony rechargables which I thought died long ago (now they hold 2180mah instead of the rated 2500mah). No two batteries are same. If the difference is slightly larger then it gets amplified with a charger like sony's. You do need 4 independent charging channels to keep the batteries in top shape. Sony product is not bad. But for $12 more you get a much better deal. You will utilize the full capacity and the rated life of the nimh rechargables. Otherwise one bad battery/different battery can destroy your complete set of batteries. I heard the maha charger is even better but I did not try it.I would strongly recommend to buy any charger which charges all batteries separately and allows you to set charging current. I would not have bought this charger if I knew it was so important to charge the batteries separately.This review is against this kind of chargers and not against SONY.
Ok I admit that I wasn't sure about this product at first glance. I took time to read all of the reviews regarding this product. I was still 50/50 on the purchase. Thing is I need a shoe mounted lapel system. So I decided to take the gamble and order this product. I was amazed at the quality and the easy set up for this system. It has taken my production to another level. I just want to say keep up the good work Azden. In the future I will be purchasing more products i'm sure. I give this system 5 stars.
It took me only ten minutes to get my network of 3 PCs up and running. Works beautifully with my @Home cable service. I'm not an expert on network or anthing like that, but this is so easy even I can do it in such short time. I absolutely love it! (Great price too)
It's a bummer as initially it worked amazingly well. Started to short out and ultimately failed quickly. Looking for a replacement and am not sure what that will be.
I ordered 3 of these switches about 2 years ago. Two were put into production and a third was kept as a backup. A little less than 6 months later, one died, so I put the backup into production. About a week later, the second one installed died, leaving me without a backup. I put a different Cisco switch in to replace the second dead one. About 4 months later the 3rd one I installed that was the original backup died. I sent all 3 back to TrendNet and received replacements. One went back into production (my mistake), and a second one was put into the rack and powered on, but I didn't plug any phones into it. Almost exactly 6 months later, both died *AGAIN*, and now today the 6th one (installed in a secondary location) just died with the exact same problem.I can't imagine I received 6 faulty switches with the exact same symptoms, and the problem is obviously not caused by the phones, since I had the same trouble on a switch with no equipment attached to it. When these die, all the lights light up on the front and network traffic is no longer processed. The power portion still works, as the phones still light up, but no data is transferred. No matter how many times I cycle power or reset the device, I can't get it to work anymore. My recommendation would be to spend a little extra money and get a Linksys or Netgear switch.
For such a small mp3 player this thing is great. I got it for Christmas of '06. I love it love it love it!!!!!! I would definetly recomend this mp3 player to anybody. It's light-weight,has great sound, and it's cheap!
I am very impressed with these tiny JBL's. For under $50 (including shipping) I now have a great portable sound system for everyone to enjoy. I purchased mine specifically for a trip, knowing that there is no TV or radio where we are headed. I can only wear headphones for so long! The size is great too, it's not very heavy, it will easily slip into my carryon and it even has it's own little drawstring carrying case. Plus, it's very sleek. But really, the star here is the sound... this baby cranks!
I paid $125 for this camera. It was malfunctioning when I recieved it. The zoom lens would not open, thereby rendering the camera useless. I returned the camera to buyjfgoods@aol.com. That was 17 days ago and have not received a refund. So now buyjfgoods has my money and the camera. Be extremely leary with purchasing anything from this company. It is so unfortunate because I had an Olympus Stylus 400 for years and it was a very good point and shoot. Unfortunately Olympus no longer sells this model. I have many accessories from my first camera and was hoping to find a replacemnt. This experience, unlike any of my previous purchases from Amazon was extremely disappointing! I will never again buy from BUYJFGOODS and would discourage anyone else from doing so. VERY DISAPPOINTED! Glenn Smith
This camera is great and worth the money spent on it. It is compact and fits in any bag/pocket.....the manual is very daunting and I cannot see that anyone would actually read it...once you start playing with the camera the features are easy to figure out. The only feature it lacks is image stabilization which I need as I am very shaky
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.
getting the software to upload was a little work,but after that everything was alright.have not used it,its a xmas present
I've used this product in my home office heavily for 6 months. It has worked perfectly and has opened a new avenue for me to send info to my customers. It scans my documents and turns them into a pdf quickly and I then email those attachments to my cusomers. I've always had to use a fax in the past and fax machines really degrade small print, so the scanned image I send is perfect and can be read by my customers. Everything on theis machine is great. Couldn't want anything better, and especially for the price I paid for it. As usual, HP has the best printers around.
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
It's exactly like the picture. It matches my other desktop items and perfect for my small collection of CD's. I love it! Thank you!
Mouse works fine as does all the Macally products I've purchased in the past. My only comment, and it's not really a complaint, is that their products usually look too toy'ish.
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.
Purchased this to connect a retro handset to my older cell phone with a 2.5mm port. It fits, but only transmits sound through the earpiece - I can hear my caller but he can't hear me. At least it wasn't an expensive experiment.
Have used for about a month and a half. It keeps my coffee at a drinkable temperature for 12 hours or so. But to acheive this performance it MUST be preheated with near boiling water, which can sometimes be more of a PITA than its worth. Fortunantly I always have access to near boiling temp water from my Bunn coffeemaker. Quite disappointed that the price has dropped $9 in the 45 days since I purchased mine. I wish Amazon's pricing was more consistant. I am now a lot more carefull when ordering from Amazon.
Made the installation a breeze on my 2001 mustang, matched color to color and it works flawlessly. about 15 bucks cheaper than buying the part at a store.
For a couple of years I have been suffering with the lower channels of my service being fuzzy or a little snowy. I hate it when the games are on the networks because it is distracting. I thought I had leaks in the connections and thought I was goning to have to re-run all new catv wire and hoping that would do it. Well I heard about these things and figured I'd give it a try. I told my wife to watch something on channel 4 and tell me if it got better when I hook this thing up. I went to where the cable comes into the house, I also have a required electrical outlet right there and not 4 minutes later I hooked it up and she yelled "HOLY CRAP"! She said you can't belive the difference. Well I ran upstais and it looked like hi-def. I dont have hi-def cable. --- Bottom Line --- I wish I got this years ago. If you have fuzzy lower channels buy this product, it is great.
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.
This device is incredible! It's so easy to use.
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She really likes it. The only thing is she wishes it had an alarm clock on it.
Obviously this is an older product, and newer products have more and better features, nicer picture, and are cheaper. That being said, props to Samsung for delivering a product that has gotten used every day in my kitchen since I bought it 4 years ago, and is still working like the day I bought it. The newer TV's will outshine this old girl, but she runs strong and really has a great picture. We watch this TV more than any other in the house, and the picture is bright even in the sunniest room!
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!!
Sometimes an item comes around that is so simple in design and great in function you want to have been the inventor. This is one of those things. Compact, easy to carry and does a great job of cleaning your camera. While it could have been made with sturdier materials at this price get several. Despite being made by Nikon it works perfectly on my Olympus camera..
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 love it! It's easy to put together and take apart, goes into the dishwasher for easy cleaning. About the only drawback I can say from my use is cucumbers slice better if you leave the skin on them. It saved me so much time slicing potatoes for a big scalloped potato dish I made recently. We use it all the time for grating cheese. Great value for the price.
This is my first review on Amazon so I'm practically a noobi at writing reivews. But I'm building a home theater so I thought I'd share my experience with this product so other users like me can benefit from it.First off, like few others have mentioned this is NOT a ceiling mounting kit instead its for mounting speakers on wall. It works great and as advertised. The product is complex (unlike other speaker mounts#, so installation is a pain, it took me several hours to install my speakers, but on the plus side the instructions are very detailed and I recommend reading them carefully to install it right. I installed Onix Rocket MKII250 speakers which weight ~20-25 lbs and the Omnimount 30 could easily handle this weight. Also, you definitely need a helper to hold the speaker on the mounting plate #get a strong guy &lt;g>) while the 2nd person finishes the install from underneath. Once installed it looks great and professional. I give it a 4 star only because of the painful install but the product is worth every penny.And finally, the buying experience on Amazon has beeng great, they shipped on time with no shipping damage.
I recently bought this monitor for use with my 12 inch Powerbook G4. What an incredible combination! The Cinema Display offers unbelievable clarity, brightness, and "crispness." The Powerbook drives it with no difficulty. The Display slides around very smoothly on the desk, so I can move it out of the way when I'm not using it. Expensive, yes, but if you are using your Mac for making money, it is well worth it in improved productivity!
this is the best camera!!!!!! it is SO cool. The pics aren't very big but their SO clear!!!!! it is so great to just be able to develop it right on the spot! also, with the new sticky film and fortune film it makes the already incredibly fun camera into the MAXIMUM fun camera!!!!!! I RECCOMEND THIS ITEM TO ANYBODY!
I ordered this for my mom & she loves it, its great quality & in my opinion it spruced up her outdated ipod (lol) .
I've had this scanner for about 3 months now and i've scanned close to 600 negatives with it. I've yet to have any kind of a problem. If you take the time and actually read the manual you shouldn't have any problems. I've been using the batch scanning to scan rolls from our wedding. There are a few specs and some color issues but nothing that can't be fixed in photoshop.for this price, it's the best negative scanner you'll find. If i had more money i would have bought one with digital ice, but since i didn't have close to a grand to drop on a scanner i went with this and couldn't be happier.Read the manual- it really does help.
Storage is my business, this little NAS is a great piece when used with drives that are of very high quality (spend the money on enterprise level drives) like the Seagate ST31000340NS Seagate NS(tm) Series 1TB, I believe that is why some of the others on this post have lost data (files). I have had it for 3 months and it works very well, and I will trust my data to the DNS-323.Take that to the bank!
Pocket sized AM/FM radios with TV audio are not very easy to find and are often quite expensive, so it was a delight to find this little gem and at this price too. It proves that inexpensive doesn't always mean poor performance or quality. The sound is great and it is able to pick up distant stations that our other pocket sized radios can't. The quality of construction is as good as radios costing a good bit more. I highly recommended this Radio.
After purchasing several different types of thermos' that promised to keep the beverage hot this is the first product that lived up to it's name well worth the extra $$ to get a hot beverage!
I, too, find the reception and the sound of the E10 to be good. The tiny power button, though, drives me to distraction. Press -nothing happens - press again - nothing happens - press a third time and it may or may not come on. Additionally, the radio, even with the standing prop in place, falls over very easily. The metal prop leaves marks on wooden tabletops if one is not careful. This radio has many nice features. I'm surprised some of the flaws weren't fixed right off the bat.
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!
Great item. works perfectly connecting my Intel mac mini to my 5.1 surround sound Yamaha receiver.
Okay, after reading the reviews I decided that a refurbished unit should have the power supply problem addressed and the all other functions checked/fixed. Right out of the box the VCR semi worked for about 10 minutes although the manual tracking could not get it perfect, then it stopped rewinding all the way, would rewind a little then stop. After hitting rewind several times could get it mostly rewound, then the record function started recording spastically like the speed was varying and when played back it was noisy, jerky, and the audio sounded like Donald Duck talk. Same when played on a different VCR. This was with 3 different tapes, one an old one and 2 brandnew ones. Called the Refurbished center and the recording wanted you to leave model and serial # and they would call back. Asked about return shipping and they would not cover that under any circumstance and I am not going to pay $15-$20 dollars to ship back a $100 unit! So far the DVD portion is recording okay and the tuner works so I will go with that until it quits. Afraid I need to join the majority and wish they had a 0 or even negative ratings. :)
No he tenido mucho tiempo de ver la calidad del filtro, solo por eso dejo 4 estrellas.
I bought the Westinghouse 32" sk-32h240s in April of 2008 at Best Buy and enjoyed it problem free until December of 2009. One day without warning the screen went black and never came back. I tried all of the trouble shooting suggested by Westinghouse and nothing worked. Buyer beware!
This is the second ripflash in our family and the first ripflash plus. The plus has everything that I found missing in the original ripflash. The built-in microphone has near recording studio quality and transfering files is easy. I installed the software on two different Win XP computers without a hitch, first time around. If you are listening to a long lecture and turn off the player, it can go back to where you left off. I get about nine hours of recording per 128M, and it uses rechargeable batteries very well. Having mp3 files ready right after a lecture is great for distributing it on CDs or over the Web. It is small and light. Customer support has been good. I use it almost every day and really haven't had any headaches.
Does this have a Macintosh pre-amp? No. Does it have superb sound ala Klipsch speakers? No again. Does it have the heft and quality of a B&O; unit? You kidding?So what does it have? An inexpensive way of hearing satellite radio that will please anyone who knows what a $100 or so will buy in today's market. Sure, it's built mostly in China, but delivers good to better-than-average sound in a 150-200 sq.ft. room;; well-thought-out details, like built-in,self-storing antenna; a place to sorta clip your antenna nodule; HD 1500 mamp transformer. Plus a poor excuse for a carrying handle.Someone out there can make a little bit of change by offering an insert for the present handle hole, whose surround simply tortures your fingers, rather than caressing them. I doubt it will improve the poor balance, though.If you plan on permanently installing receiver, read no further. If you will be removing receiver occasionally, insert 8 or so cuetips behind cradle plate - otherwise it's the devil's business removing it once it's installed.
These headphones are very comfortable. They sound great and the volume control really adds to the flexibility of the product.
I travel frequently and I needed a portable and small device to store and retrieve my critical data. It does the job really well. Easy to connect with any PC and can transfer large files without any hassle. It is light and small and fits in a small space (pocket) for easy transportation.A must for any travellor who needs to carry around large amounts of data.
I owned a pair of bookshelf JBL's for 10 years and was very happy with their performance. I'm not an audiophile but I did notice that these have a good range, nice lows and clean highs. Better sound than I expected. They're not fabulous, but they're good for small spaces.
This isn't anything fancy and probably wouldn't be great if you were to use it for anything else but with poster art, but for my needs, this is perfect. I like that it is real glass and doesn't take away from the art. I love it.
My wife got this at work for her 5 year anniversary as well. I regret asking her to get it. I've used dozens of telescopes and could never get this one to work at all and I do mean at all. I put it in the closet for a few years. My child is asking for one so I pulled it out. One knob was broken off. Still couldn't get anything to work and in less than 5 minutes another knob fell off. I'm never buying any Bushnell product again.
Smaller than expected but I suppose that's a good thing. The only surprise was reading in the manual that you need a license to use the CB portion. That shouldn't matter in an emergency (my opinion)... but buyers should be informed before buying this.
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.
I have 4 copies of this little mini-mouse now, The latest came this week and is different "ultra-portable"; slightly larger, more substantial looking. Time will tell about this one.My discussion is about the 3 original slim "mini" mice I have bought over the past three years. They all worked great, traveled easily, but in about a year, the left-click button quit working properly - more of a hit-or-miss. I finally found the problem, I think. Guessing that the left-click button was infrequently transferring my push to the switch inside, I took each mouse apart (two screws) and added a drop of J-B WELD cement to the tip of the left-click post inside the cover - it doesn't take much, applied with a toothpick, to add sufficient length to the post so that, after overnight to set, the built-up post will click that switch again. They all work now!Get J-B WELD at Home Depot - It fixes most everything!
My daughter chose this based on the color, but after readings some reviews and checking it out at a local store, it looked good enough to try. It sounds great with good bass at low volume levels and the remote is intuitive and works well. Nice pop-up handle to carry it around, and your expensive and fragile iPod slips into a well protected socket (not sticking up like many models).You can use batteries and take it along, or AC of course. It has some weight, like a comparable sized boom box, because it takes some decent sized speakers and magnets with an adequate power supply to give good bass at a reasoable price.No probelms so far, after two weeks of use.
I purchased this camera for my daughter who is mentally challenged. She picked up how to use it in no time, and has taken some very nice pictures. We have used it to take pictures in-doors, outside daytime and outside night-time (christmas lights). All have turned out beautifully.The printer, while a bit slow, prints great. The colors are right on the money and I don't think you could tell they were not printed out at the photo-lab.For the money spent, this was a very good buy.
This headset is not comfortable to wear for a long time..and the microphone is crappy, it stopped working ater 6 months
this keyboard and mouse works perfectly with my computer...only after i bought the thing i realized id be upgrading to vista soon but i read a rewiew that says that the keyboard is compatible w/ new drivers...that was my only issue and it seems to be solved, the fingerprint reader is a dream and works within seconds. my hands are small so the keys are placed perfectly (although my boyfriend who of course has bigger hands had a slight discomfort)even the programable and shortcut keys worked just fine...i was disappoineted when i recieved a wired keyboard beung that its titled wireless but i have gotten over it, for the price i probably should be happy...all in all good product, great price for $21.90, easy as a breeze would definitely reccomend to others!!!
Received case in timely manner. Everything I expected & more as far as quality of a case goes. Highly recommend this product for 17" mobile workstation.
please don't buy this piece of junk. it never worked new, right out of the box. it is the cheapest piece of plastic garbage i have ever bought. don't be lured in by this low price like i did....sometimes you do get what you pay for. what a piece of CRAP!!! amazon should pull this product off their site.
I've had my TMC300 for over three months now. After reading other reviews, I decided to defend this tablet. Although I've had one key that sticks (the right mouse button) and my screen went to black, I use this Tablet all day every day. I was upset I had to send it back to Acer, but they had it picked up the next day, and returned in five working days, one day before they promised.The inking abilities with Microsoft Office 2003 are ok, but even though there are many things lacking, I've been able to produce document instruction manuals twice as fast with the pen than drawing elements in Word. Creating notes with Windows Journal is great. The dictation abilities with XP Tablet are also ok, but the text recognition of XP Tablet SP2 is much improved. The battery seams to last forever. I've had the computer on for the past 6 hours. With the hibernated mode, there is still 50% battery power. I've been able to play 2 DVD movies on a plane with one charge. My only complaint to this tablet is the low speaker volume and the lock that keeps the screen closed sometimes sticks.
This laptop stand is totally worth the price and quality. It's so heavy and durable and love the rubbery stopper that holds the laptop in place. It matches my apple laptop color too!
I was thinking of putting in a iPod connector for the car but went cheap instead. This is decent sound quality, but not great.
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!
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.
I've had two of these remotes for 2 years and have had no problems, until now. They have been dropped, sat upon, stepped on, used and abused. One now has a problem with the power button; still works but requires wiggling to turn products on and off. Considering the price and usage, they have been great remotes. I use them with a Philips Magnavox TV, VCR-TV combo, and DVD players and have had excellent results. I've had to replace the batteries in one of them once, the other is still using the original batteries. I think the dog was sleeping on the one that has the button problem. Overall, great value and great functionality.
Don't buy this or any other cheap sets like this. Repair parts for this particular set are no longer available.
Bought this camera before we went overseas. Without reading the manuals was able to get great photos and came back with a large amount of Great Shots! Would recommend this camera to anyone getting started in SLR's. I previously had a manual Pentax. This camera between the amount of photos and the ease of use is a Great Camera.
I want to add my support to the many reviews already praising this gadget. It's a video camera that is meant for online, rather than TV monitor, viewing. I did try it out using the television, and it was not great, but on the computer it's just fine. In conjunction with Windows Movie Maker, I've been able to put together some nice little movies. The batteries that came with it were just about DOA, but I've recorded about 90 minutes with the new ones I put in, and they haven't died yet. So I have no complaints on that score. I've downloaded videos onto several Windows computers, with no problems at all. I agree with those who've said that a USB extension cord is useful, but it can generally be done without one--but you'll want to hold it in place as you transfer the clips, so as not to damage the connector or the port. But since this transfer process only takes a minute or so, it's no big deal.The main thing is the combination of simplicity, portability, and inexpensiveness, all of which make it more likely that you'll have this camera with you when there's something to record. And that's what it's all about.
I bought these to use on my treadmill in the basement while watching TV at night (and not have to blast the TV and wake up my kids). Unfortunately, I am going to have to find another solution. There is a tuning dial on the headset that you adjust to pick up the frequency of the base transmitter. It never sounds great - always a background hissing noise. I can live with that but I get maybe 35 minutes of use before the sound goes to complete static. Once I set it in the base charger overnight, it seems to work again the next day. The battery doesn't seem to charge properly. The manual claims about 18 hours of use with a full charge. I am certainly not getting that. When I am using the product it is never more than 5 feet away from the base.Like a dope, I threw the box away right after I opened it, so its mine to keep. I will try to change the battery to see if that helps (accessing the battery is a pain, but does not require a factory return, as stated in a previous post. Anyone can do this in under 5 minutes).
All my SanDisk memeory cards have been excellent cards. Always fast and I've never had one fail. I currently only use SanDisk.
I went shoping for a new printer a few months ago, originally shopping for a color injet (NOT All-In-One) for my start-up business. I wanted to be able to be able to give my cliets color prints of simple things like invoices, diagrams, or product photos.When I got to the store, I came accross the MFC-5840CN by Brother and was amazed by the number of features for under $200. I had a Lexmark X85 I was replacing and that thing was a pile of junk, and made me cautious of All-In-Ones. After a few days of online research I decided to buy the Brother (my first Brother product) printer and let me say this think is awesome!For a printer it does a good job, with good B&W; as well as color prints. Now I have not tried photo paper, but it prints better then I expected and seems good (I'm not a photographer- I just want some color in my documents!). I REALLY like the fact that it has built-in 10/100Tx networking as well because I do have a few computers as well as a wireless laptop I use it from (BOTH PC and Mac).As a Fax machine the MFC once again does a good job. I was suprised that the machine supports the "Distinctive Ring" feature and has not failed once to pick up my distinctive ring number I use as a fax line. It also has not once picked up my regular voice ringer. I can tell the fax machine as well as copier which paper tray to use as well, which is cool. I very much like the auto-feeder it makes everything that is more then one page that much easier to copy and fax.I have used the fax-from-pc and that works great too. From wired and wireless computers around my house I can send faxes, print, and access the memory card slots!In conclusion I must say that this is a excelent printer, especially considering the price. I have also bought two for some clients who like it very much with no problems so far. I hope this helps you!
The charger is great. What I really like is the meter dislay that shows status of each battery in the charger. If you have a bad battery - the display for that battery flashes rapidly so you know to toss that particular one. The refresh feature is also nice to have available. Other reviews mention flimsy cover and it's true that you could easily break it off but as far as I can tell, it is mostly cosmetic. I leave it open when charging to prevent heat buid-up anyway. I have no real opinion on the 4 batteries that come with the charger - they seem as good if not better than any other brand. I wanted a good charger and consider the 4 batts to be an extra freebie.
I have a Toshiba Satellite Laptop with S-Video output, and I wanted to watch downloaded DivX videos on my big screen TV set, this adapter does the job, the Windows interface and small text presentations look blurred, but full screen movies look just fine and that's what I needed. No complaints.
this battery is awful! the amount of charge wears out too fast. I can't even view my pictures at an event, because the battery wears out so quickly. between pictures i have to turn off the camera. on top of all this, you can't find this battery anywhere! (unless you order it online) it is too expensive for how it performs. i bought a very cute digital camera at target. the guy didnt tell me about the battery until i agreed to purchase the camera. when i asked for a spare battery, he told me they dont sell them there! STUPID. the only place i have found this battery is at wolf camera. ONE TIME! i have ordered many online now. it sucks. not a good battery to need. i wish i hadn't bought the camera for 300 bucks! one battery is between $11 & $14..ordering online gees..$15 to $20. horrible rating for a horrible battery. duracell, you can do better!
I have three of these, each with a pair of 1.5TB SATA hard drives running a mirror raid and they run great.Setup was a snap. Installed drives in less than a minute. After setup including formatting of drives they were immediately useable over our 1gb network. Drives power down after non-use to save power but restart if addressed with little delay.
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
Here are four good reasons to buy this wall mount.1) Excellent construction. If a 9.0 quake strikes, your tv will be safe (maybe not your house).2) Includes a small level (that completely agreed with my 3 foot level) for quick installation.3) Includes latches for two padlocks (not included). Positioned well (meaning bolt cutters can't access), so if you use them, any burglar will give up on your tv.4) Overall easy installation. My tv was up in five minutes. Might take 10 if you are mechanically challenged.
This IPod is great! Good amount of storage - can't get over how skinny it is! Comes with everything you need to get started. Highly recommended!! BUY ONE!!!!!!
I honestly was not really that impressed with this. It will only charge your battery if you actually have the xbox on. Go with the quick charger instead and keep your controller wireless.
I've only had the camera for about a month, and so far I love it! It's easier to use than I thought it'd be, since I am nowhere near a professional photographer. It doesn't come with a case, which surprised me. But no biggie. I would definitely recommend this camera.
If you own one of those powerful and bulky gaming laptop with heat generating problem, this is a perfect cooler for you. It is big, sturdy and works great for my DELL XPS 1710 laptop. It has more than adequate room to accommodate a 17 inch laptop, and the 3 huge 120mm fans are powerful and quiet.My laptop has heat problems while running the newest games, sometimes even cause automatic shut down. This cooler solves all the heat problems for me. It is quieter than I expected, even with the most powerful settings. Plus it has 4 USB port attach to it (actually 2 net gain because it needs 2 USB ports).One thing should be noted is that if you would like carry it around with your laptop, you may find it is not built for mobility. Though can be folded in half, it is heavy compare those plastic coolers. But anyways, those laptops need such a cooler are always 'desktop replacements' that will mostly be sitting on your desk.PROs:powerful adjustable fans;sturdy aluminum made;fits perfectly for 17' laptops;worth the money;CONs:sharp edges (be careful with those);not for mobility;
I HAVE HAD THE RADEON PRO 9700 NOW FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS,THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO CARD OUT THERE! I HAVE BEEN THROUGH 4 CARDS! TRUST ME YOU WILL LOVE THIS GRAPHICS CARD MY COMPUTER RUNS FLAWLESS...LOOK NO FARTHER THAN THE RADEON 9700 PRO!!!!!!ATI#1
First... I know you want to know the problem before reading my complaint.Bad Controller CPU Board. Which is going to cost me $800-1,000 to fix at the closest service center if I choose to get it fixed. I paid $2,800 for this t.v. and 1 year and 5 months later I'm expected to pay an additional $800 minimum to fix it. B.S.!!!!I am extremely dissappointed with this Sony product and their customer service. After I had done tons of research and read hundreds of reviews on how good this t.v. was I finally felt comfortable spending this much money on a t.v. I was in love with this product at first. It was everything the reviews had said except it had slight clouding. Well, 1 year and 5 months after purchase the dang thing messed up.I come home from work to watch some t.v....turn it on...and there was no picture. After a few seconds I heard sound from the speakers, so I automatically thought it was the satellite. A few seconds later the screen turned BRIGHT GREEN!!!! I unplugged the satellite reciever and tested it on the dvd player...same thing bright green screen. Unplugged everything and was just going to use the t.v.'s menu, but the same thing. I actually couldn't pull up the menu, so I knew something bad was probably wrong.I called Sony customer service and went through a couple of trouble shooting tips, but they ended up ruling it unrepairable over the phone and said I had to take it to a service center. The service center tech called and said it was the CPU board and it would be $800-1,000 to fix. I called another service center and they said the same thing.It was manufactured in Mexico, so if you are thinking about buying this model I suggest two things:1. Don't buy it if it says "Manufactured in Mexico" with a manufactured date between August '06 - December '062. Get the extended warranty. Because lately I've seen reviews of the backlight going out or some minor problems that are happening shortly after the 1 year manufacturers warranty.
Not much to say other than these rule. Took a little bit to set up and get aimed at each other, once that was done, it got rid of the crackle in the audio. They are going through 60 feet and 3 walls of my home, transmitting from the satellite receiver. MUCH better than paying for an extra receiver each month.
Thin, light, high performance, reliable (up to now), good configuration, very good connectivity, great screen.
I purchased this to replace the standard Nikon strap that came with my D80. The original Nikon strap hurt my neck after any extended use. The Lowpro strap is very comfortable and the length is more than enough and can easily be adjusted.
I was trying to justify using a Pilot and finally decided to get one, thinking if I did not use it or like I could sell it. Well I have had it for several weeks now and I have to tell you it is great. It has simplified my hectic schedule and given me information I needed when I need it.I work as a consultant and have to balance client schedules with my family schedule. By having my calendar in my pocket it is a great convience. I also have business and client phone numbers in my pilot which also helps.No more looking in this book or that book it is all in one place.I also use the Pilot to sync with my Loptop calendar software. Now no matter where I am at least my calendar and phone book are in order.
Why do people drool over the ipod. It is a horrible design, IMO. :)I have had my Zen since 2004 and it is still working just as nicely as the first day I bought it. Back then it was only about $100 too :)I keep the cover that came with it on it and listen to my music both actively as well as, sitting in one place. It freezes once in a while, but I keep a needle stuck inside the case to hit the reset button with; very convenient!I Love my Zen and would not even consider buying an overpriced, overly advertised iPod, as long as Creative makes such awesome MP3 players. Unfortunately, Creative is designing some of their new MP3 players after the iPod. I hope Creative keep making players in their own design also, for the customers who love it.I can't believe I spent about $100 for this player and can sell it for about $100, 4 1/2 years later! :) But I wouldn't.
This mp3 player is the first I've had. I've listened to other peoples mp3's, and iPods, and whatnot... This is an excellent thing to have for music. The memory is large for its size, and i have around 100 songs on it at the moment, and a little less then half of the total memory is taken. The USB connection cord is great, and the mp3 player charges quickly. The silicon protection cube works great! I have messed around with the user equalizer settings, and now the music is great. The only problem[s] I have found is the ability of it to contain fingerprints on the screen [speaking of which is VERY bright, but not easily seeable in bright sunlight, though I'm sure this is an issue present in many mp3 players]. Also, the necklace headphones are a GREAT idea, but they hurt my ears, so I purchased a pair of clip over-the-ear headphones for it at my nearby Circuit City for the fair price of $9.99. Not straying from the point, I had no problem with the CD that came with it, but some people might due to its small not-normal size. The method of transferring music is somewhat crude, but very fast. The computer sees it as an external drive [on mine drive E:\], and you can simply drag-and-drop your music. The only other bad thing I can think of is its battery life. It is fair, around 8ish hours, but less if you have the volume up high, or the screen on for a long time. This is an excellent product, and I guarantee it to anyone reading this.
The SW installation went find. Need to reboot after driver installed and then device is recognized.I use several computers in my family room with my wireless hub upstairs. All get full strength except this one. This one gives me one bar low quality all the time and disconnects for 10-20 seconds once every fifteen minutes or so.
Great product to have 1 or 2 pen drives safely at hand. Can be hanged from the belt when needed. Greatly recommended.
Takes the hassle out of making and viewing digital picture albums. Sets up easily and works as advertised.
I wired my old truck speakers using this wire and I use it again on my new car.Perfect product for my speakers
What can I say? The USB cable transfers data from one device to another device.
This product is great if you have a cassette deck available in your car but no AUX port. There is some fine tuning required on the users part to minimize hissing sound that comes from using any cassette adapter and attaining the best sound quality. I use my phone as my music source and I turn the sound down to the point where there is no hissing and the sound quality sounds decent. This product is cheap and delivers as promised. I am happy with my purchase.
These little earphones have nice sound and are comfortable to wear, but they last one year at the most. If you buy them for their good price, go ahead and buy the replacements now.
I got this camcorder last week to take with us on vacation. Last year we had used a VHS-C camcorder that we borrowed. We enjoyed using it, but we had to get this adapter to play those little tapes in the VCR.I got this camcorder mostly because it has streaming USB. It is incredible!! Technology sure has changed. The software and driver were easily installed (even on Windows XP!!) and then there was the movie, on my computer!! I could capture stills and then either edit them with the packaged software or export them to Photoshop Elements. It is very easy to use with a ton of features and it even films in the dark!! We went into our bathroom and turned out the lights, turned on "night-shot" and lo and behold we could see in the dark and record!! Also the camcorder just hooks to the VCR so you can play your movies on the TV. It's like have a digital camera and camcorder in one... I am really impressed with this product and am very glad that I got it!!
Did the job and was very inexpensive. It has a fairly small profile and got easily attached to the ceiling. It would be nice to have some cable management, but for the money, I wouldn't expect anything else.
Good surround sound effects, and flat picture view is excellent
I spent several days going through reviews, home audio sites, looking at the huge back and forth swing regarding the quality of these things. All the Bose bashers, and the people who liked them. I'm not a Bose basher, and having heard some other bose systems in the past that did decent sound, I was really wanting to like these. I mean, I *really* wanted to like them. I'm using this for my media center PC, and having just replaced a larger pc unit with the tiny Dell Hybrid, I wanted to also get some smaller form factor speakers. I really liked the small size, so unobtrusive, and these would've worked so well where the LCD TV is across the room from the couch.I was looking to replace an older Logitech 5.1 system, which currently only has the front left and right plugged in due to not having a good layout in the great room at my new house for rear channels. They worked well and had good sound, but I was looking for a little more punch across the board with a little better clarity for highs and mids than they could do since I listen to a lot of music on this system.I opened the Bose and unpacked, laid everything out right as my current system was, and had both systems plugged in and running, so I could just unplug the 1/8" jack from the rear of the media center PC and swap between the two of them at will to hear the difference.Since the 80's I have used the same two songs as my "reference" sound checks. "Take Me Home" from the Phil Collins 12 inchers album since it has a good variety of percussion, highs and lows, good bass punches, and cymbals and such. It gets very good high and low frequencies right in the intro. I also use a german recording of Mozart's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 23 in A Major.I heard the immediate difference in both. As so many others have reported, there's an unmistakable tinny, hollow sound from the Bose. And I half expected it just from the small speakers, because they just can't move as much air as something with more area. But the startling difference between my lobotomized 5.1 system only running 2 channels, and these Bose, was hugely disappointing.And I did go through my HD audio card and worked with presets, but the fact that the other speakers worked so well with the settings I had, and other ones I tried worked well, it just seemed like too much work to have to go through to force a "slightly more expensive than comparable" set of speakers to sound as good as "inferior" ones.And no matter what tweaking or sound settings I did, there was no mistaking the fact that they just did not sound good.So I returned them and replaced them with the Logitech Z-2300 set since that had good reviews. And I did the same thing with my old logitech set and the new one that I did with the Bose. Set both up identically, in the same locations, and swapped the plug between them as I played the same songs. And I heard an immediate difference between the old and new ones that was even more startling than the difference between the old ones I had been using and the Bose. I really wish I had the Bose and the Z-2300's both plugged in to do side by side comparisons because it would have made the new ones sound even MORE incredible.I live in a house with some space around me so I don't have a fear of neighbors complaining to me, but I still don't pound out the volume. Sometimes I will turn it up and enjoy something, but for the most part I'm listening to low to mid level sounds, whether TV, DVD, or music. And these 2300's perform incredibly well for all of them, where the Bose just did not compare at all.I tried, I really did, I ignored most of the posts on the audio video forums that told me not to get these, because I really wanted them to work for me due to the form factor. But I wish I had followed the advice all these audiophiles were offering and saved myself a few days of wasted research and the purchase of two different speaker sets.
Definitely a great speaker for the price. Wish it had been made of wood like the matching Stadium speakers but is definitely nicer looking than the Venue Balcony speakers and smaller/lighter than the Venue Monitors. They also bolted to my Sanus Euro Adjustable speaker stands. I am also very happy with them as a surround speaker. Would definitely recommend.
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.
I use this cd player as often as I can ... but recently, I'm forced not to. It skips, actually it jumps from song one to song five playing 2 minutes and 3 seconds into the song. It always jumps, and I may not be moving the car at all. It plays regular cds somewhat ok, and mp3 cds are pretty much based on luck. It was good for the first five to ten minutes of its use with me. Now, it just screws up, gives me 'error' when I listen to cds, and jumps from song to song. I advise you to NOT buy this cd or from this brand, it's hard to trust them when they manufactor a cd player that doesn't do what the advertisements says it should.
it sounds great and I really wanted to use it. we all should do as much as we can to save energy. The product promises to tell you how much energy diferent appliances etc. use, and you get the impression you can zoom around the house easily getting readings and decide what are the energy hogs. Instead it is very hard to set up or figure out so you can get started and once you know how to use it it is difficult to plug in and use. The instructions are confusing. In short unless you are willing to spend hours figuring it out and then trying to plug it in to corners where it doesn't fit, it is a waste of time and money.
Used with my CX7530, pictures are absolutely amazing, even without editing, sharp and vivid, and operation has been totally trouble free. Highly recommended.
i ordered this for my ipod and was very happy to see how good it makes the thing look, i am very pleased with my order, and i was also happy with how quickly it arrived thank you so much, and i will make sure to order from you again
I bought this lens over the canon 75-300mm lens because this model was much cheaper and has macro capability. I took it on vacation and took many outdoor and indoor photos with my Canon Rebel 2000 and I was very pleased. The pictures were brilliant and crisp at even full telephoto. You will not be dissapointed with this lens.
It's a great product. Just a little note..it makes a very slight humming noise when it is on. Nothing that you would hear normally. We noticed the noise when it was super quiet in the house. But does not disturb us. We will buy it again in the future.
This product manages to be worse than rabbit-ears. I could barely pull any signal off this thing, even when I tried, as an experiment, putting it outside on my roof.If you are looking for a great digital antenna, buy an old-school aerial antenna and put it in your attic. That was the best solution for me.
i think the customer service is good, although something defective exist in the products. i will shop again if they could some more reliable goods.
Actually, I bought 2 of these USB cards, one for my son's PC. Since the USB chip on his motherboard had somehow "fried," I had one of his 2 network cards removed & replaced with the IOGear USB card. A friend who knows a lot more about computers than I do said he "fooled" the motherboard into recognizing this USB card, & it worked like a charm. Now my son can run multiple USB devices off this card, including a USB wireless device; he also has a 7-port USB hub which works equally well off this card. We're very pleased with this purchase, since, thanks to this card, my son now has USB ports that actually work.
Good Product. Expands the use of your camera, especially in areas you may visit that would not have the original batter available. I have a Kodak 812 and it charges fine in the docking station.
I used this model as a scanner. Mechanically, it was fine and delivered image quality consistent with resolution specs. There is no reason to believe that it would not have worked equally well as a fax machine.But the driver used to force my OS to crash (XP Professional) and perform a defensive memory dump about once every week or 10 days. I understand that no one is perfect, and tried a couple of times to locate driver updates but there were none available. Unacceptable. If you buy this machine, throw the the driver disk out so it can't interact with your operating system. I really shouldn't have waited this long. Buy one used, at best, obviously.I switched to an HP Officejet J4550 for feeder-scanner purposes, and have experienced no problems with the driver.
Works well, wish it was the Hd dock but what can I say I got the worng dock, but it works fine just have to get the hd dock later
The original power cord had a screw length just adequate to attach the cord to the SkyCaddie. Time took its toll and eventually it would not attach to the SkyCaddie because the screw was too short. This replacement has a little longer screw and works better than the original did when new. It is a good fix.
I had these headphones for a couple of years before I finally gave up on them, or I suppose they gave up on me. The sound is noticeably better than the standard iPod headphones, but the iPod volume had to get turned up. The looks are a bit odd at first but pretty soon you don't care. I found they fit well but after extended use their shape would hurt my hear. They're slightly adjustable vertically for different ear shapes. In general, the shape suits its purpose: these headphones don't fall out easily. I used them happily during aggressive workouts.As others have found, the wiring is not durable. After about 18 months it started fraying. Electrical tape only delayed the inevitable, but then they only looked more ridiculous. Because of the wrap-around shape, the wires are constantly getting tangled, a problem that the neat-looking case does not solve. This tangling is much worse than for "regular" headphones. Finally, the green "gaskets" that wrap around the speakers can fall off. They give you a differently shaped spare set, but eventually those get lost, too, and the speakers are uncomfortable in your ear without these gaskets. I bought a replacement set from Sennheiser but I had to hold my nose: more than $10 for 3 pairs of small flimsy plastic rings! It wasn't worth it.
There is only one thing I will note about this bag. It does not have a place holder for the charger... So the bag is a bit bulky with charger.
I had a cobra navone 3000, compared to this one, it was so big, bulky and no touch screen. I bought this one for my dad who speaks only chinese and loves driving. He loves it! It has English too!! I can use it also! great direction and many navagation preference choices. I recommend to even non asian users!! for asian users, it is hell of a deal!!
I have this hooked up to my cable modem with a VOIP box (Linksys SPA-2102) and three routers behind it (DGL-4100 gaming router, 2 Airlink Mimo XR AR-525ws). It seems reliable and the VOIP box worked well behind it for both incoming and outgoing calls. It handles P2P traffic well, unlike the Linksys SPA-2102, which rebooted itself frequently under Azureus traffic when I had it in front of the DIR-655 as the primary cable router.Wirelessly it works well with my old 802.11g Airlink Mimo XR USB adapter at 54mbps, using WPA2-PSK, AES, without SSID broadcast. I don't have a wireless N adapter to try with it yet though.The management UI looks like an improved version of the DGL-4100; thankfully they dropped the useless Flash header. It's as simple or as powerful as you want it to be. I was able to set up static DHCP leases and put the DGL-4100 in the DMZ without any difficulty.Cosmetically, the white casing is a change; would go well for people with Ipods or Macs, it sort of clashes with my other black and grey gear though. The blue lights on this are an improvement over the ones on the DGL-4100, which would blind you if the were pointed at you; these have plastic over them so they're a little better. I prefer the blue to the usual dull green LEDs though.There's USB port on this, I think it's for some sort of automatic wireless setup but I haven't used it or looked in the manual to see what it's really for.All in all, a good product. I was thinking about waiting for the DIR-855, which will be dual band (2.4 and 5.8ghz), but on reflection decided to use the 2.4ghz for networking and the 5.8ghz for phones as I do now.
This thing is GREAT I just can't figure out who to work the fortune teller or the games. You can get a password to unlock your phone numbers. The odometer and the stopwatch are really cool. You can also see the times in different places! The only thing this is missing is a schedule.
I have been using headphones that go over the top of your head for many years and then began using the kind that hang off your ear. But these kept shorting out either due to sweat getting in my ears or the wire connection at the ear bud kept coming loose. After going through 3 of them in about 1 1/2 years, I decided to get the kind that you insert into your ear.I was concerned that these would fall out when I ran, but so far, they don't. I have to put the cord going to my Ipod in front of me, because if I run it up my back it tends to pull the ear bud out of my one ear.Sweat does not seem to get in my ears and short out the ear bud like the ones that hang off your ear. Also, because they fit so tightly in my ear, I am able to turn the volume down considerably more. The sponge that fits over the ear bud does a good job of isolating outside noise as well as helping to hold it in you ear.I have been using headphones for running for 15 years, and so far, these seem to be the best headphones I've had. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because I've only had them for a couple of months. If they last a year, I'd give them 5 stars.
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 purchased 4 of these CD players for my kids for Christmas. Only 2 actually worked. As far as returning them the freight would have been more than the items. I dont think that I will ever look at anything COBY again.
Good quality. Good clearity. Little to no distortion.Installed in an 86 Chevy K10 Pickup and looks wonderful. Would recommend for early model trucks. Has a retro look.
I had high hopes for this MP3 player, given the overall good reviews, but once my music was synced and I had a chance to listen to it, the sound was just awful. It was all crackles and fuzz. I tried listening with high quality ear phones and that didn't change a thing. I ended up returning it and bought a refurbed ipod for the same price.
Purchased these to download voice recordings for storage. Works really well. After researching prices on the net at other stores, this was by far the best deal, even with the shipping added. Re recordable helps a lot. Top quality product, will buy again, thanks
I have been using this printer for about half a year, and absolutely love it. I have it plugged into a wireless router, so all of the computers (Mac and PCs) in my house can use it. Installing the drivers was an easy process, as was getting it networked. I don't do a whole lot of printing, mainly school documents, so I haven't even replaced the toner cartridge yet. Unlike ink jet printers, you don't have to worry about the toner in laser printers drying up over time, or clogging the ink heads. Toner is a very fine powder, not liquid ink, so it never dries up. I have found this printer very reliable, it has never jammed or let me down. Printing in envelopes is surprisingly easy, just insert it in the manual feed slot on the printer and it comes out perfect.I haven't had any big problems with paper curling after coming out of the printer. Sometimes (depending on the humidity level I am told) the sheets are a little curled, but they generally flatten out once cooled and do not present an issue.
this camera case was the perfect fit for my camera, enough said...and if you thought the magnetic closing of it is not secure, it actually is. it's pretty strong from what i imagined it to be before i bought it. i'm glad i did!
First off, if you are buying this printer to use with a Vista computer, STOP. It quite simply is not vista compatible as of yet. They say it is, and they release drivers on their website. Go read their forums... they are on their 3rd or 4th revision of the Vista software (in 10 months), and typically the software gets posted for a week, then pulled. The software they have up there now was pulled, but they put it back because people complained there were no vista drivers... so now there are vista drivers they just don't work. Its embarassing reading the forums all the problems people have had with Vista and HP's lack of support. Its not like Vista came as a surprise and came out yesterday.Its pretty sad, I bought this along with an HP laptop I got for my wife, which came with Vista installed. Many months after Vista is out, they still do not have working software. Why would a major company like HP continuously release software which just flat out doesn't work... they should be ashamed of themselves. So for now, my wife has to borrow my laptop if she wants to scan or print to our laser printer.On my XP machine, things work fairly well. The software is still bloated and slow, but fairly reliable. As mentioned above, it takes a LONG time to install. Keep your disk, because it takes a long time to download as well. If someone could tell me why a print/scan driver is so huge, that would be nice. For an "all in one", its very good... good print quality, good speed, nice scanner, nice fax. Wish it had duplex. Wish the paper feed tray had larger capacity.One other note, I recently bought an HP D7460 to go along with my 2840 (To use for photo printing). When I installed the D7460 software, it completely took down my 2840 drivers... I could no longer scan or print to it, and the web interface also hung.
Here is the shutter specs right from sony:Maximum shutter speed: .001 secondsMinimum shutter speed: 2 secondsSo why are people complaining about the shutte speed? Isn't it something that you can adjust?
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...
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.
I've never owned a PDA before. I never saw much use for something that required I learn freaky handwriting (grafitti) and took too long to enter data. That's why I was impressed by and subsequently purchased the Compaq iPAQ PDA. The processor is fast, and the Windows CE OS is pretty easy to learn for those of us who have a backgroud in Windows.After playing around with this machine for a good 24 hours now, I have several observations that should be of interest to those who are looking at getting this machine. If anyone has any comments/questions/suggestions about any of this, contact me at mikew@airmail.net.Plusses -------TFT color screen is clearer and slightly larger than the HP. Processor is a bit over 200MHz, so it's pretty snappy. 32MB RAM for programs and internal storage, plus 16MB RAM ROM for Windows CE, give this thing a lot of room to grow. I like the recorder feature, just click and hold a button on the side and you have a digital recorder. Media player looks interesting, though if you want to use this for MPGs much, plan on buying the upgrade so you can install a 32MB or 64MB CF card. Stock handwriting recognition is acceptable, much better than MARS and Pen Services 2.0 (that's notebook pen computers for those who don't know, a technology that never realized its place, and is sorely missed).Drawbacks ---------I own 3 Pen-based notebooks, a DTR-1, Compaq convertible, and my favorite, a IBM 360PE convertible. I've owned a few others...One of the things &quot;we&quot; realized years ago is that pen based computer screens needs to have a little friction so as to prevent the pen from scating all over the place. If the screen is too slick, it's difficult to control and handwriting recognition will suffer. The iPAQ has a very slick screen.Probably the most dumbfounding factor about this is something I've since found a lot of posts about: lack of accessories! I have two Win95 machines at home and run WinNT at work (not Win2000). None of my desktop machines support USB, and the retail package only comes with USB. Serial isn't available yet, or you're hard pressed to find it at least (I haven't). Compaq tech support hasn't helped.I am disappointed with the fact that you have to buy a special attachment that will EXTEND THE LENGTH of the unit, just to use flash memory (CF) cards. I don't know what the addition to the cabinet's length will be. My guess is up to another 2&quot;, which will make this the longest of the Pocket PCs (the HP, which is slower, but established, doesn't require anything for a CF card). Moreover, these aren't available either. So there's no way to sync it up at work, which was my #1 reason to get it. Compaq tells me they should be caught up by DECEMBER 2000. The way I've managed to get around this so far is to use my wife's notebook and upload software via infrared. It's a slow, painful process, but it'll get me communicating with it for the time being.My model, just purchased yesterday, is a 3630. Compaq has already released information about the new 3650. I couldn't see much of a difference spec wise, though it might be worth holding off another month if it's sigificant.The mapping software on the ROM is old and current map format (downloadable from microsoft.com) is incompatible. The CD did not come with a Dallas map, so it appears I'll have to chew up some of my 32MB and install the new mapping software to actually use it.There is very little in the way of software out there at this time for the StrongARM processor. I've spent 2 days looking around and choices are greatly limited.Lastly, the rounded bottom proves a little cumbersome, since you cannot rest your wrist anywhere while writing. A square base would be preferrable, although the rounded one looks cool at first glance.That sounds like a lot of griping, but they're all issues for me. At this point I'm tempted to take it back for the HP, which again had a slightly smaller, duller screen (though it's not slick like the iPAQ), and mainly, slower processor. Not having to grow the base just to insert a tiny CF card is a major consideration for me.Oh, battery life surprised me. If you leave the backlight on low, expect 6-8 hours of average use.One last note. I spent some time with TScribe (Transcriber, Microsoft's improved handwriting recognition software, available for free from their site). After about an hour of tweaking, I can honestly report that it is the best cursive handwriting recognition I've seen, and a good tie with the Newton. Newton held the record on that for several years.I'm interested in any comments, so email me above if you want.Mike W Programmer Dallas
I just picked up the WAP11 from Amazon the other day. It works beautifully, but only after mucking with the settings for a while. I have a Cisco Aironet350 card hooking up to the AP, and it worked perfectly once I disabled WEP on the Cisco card. Once I got a link, I then went and reconfigured WEP on both the AP and the card, and it works lke a snap! Lose 1 star for requiring USB to configure and update (it should ship with the newest firmware IMHO). Once the update is installed, 128-bit WEP works fine.For what it is worth, I am a networking engineer, so I already knew what needed to be done to make this work. I agree that the instructions are crap. I suggest that those of you who are having issues to do the following: 1. Ensure that you have a good card in your laptop (Cisco or Lucent seem to be the best right now). I have seen the horror of the Linksys card! 2.Begin with disabling all WEP,and making the SSID/ESSID the same on both cards. Once that works, you can probably get the WEP to work!All in all a very agressively priced access point. I recommend it to those who don't mind putting a little time into configuring it up.Good Luck!
i wish logitech would sell the keyboard separately from the mouse, but it's a great product. i just need to stop spilling liquids on it!
Installed this into my 2001 Cherokee and it holds my head unit well. I put a hole in the back of the CD tray to run an auxiliary cord through.
this was the greatest purchase ever. every store i went to wanted between $25 and $35... c r a z y. those people can bite me. i got mine for $3, brand new. yeah, i know. works great. no complaints. amazon is my new best friend. i love you amazon. lol.
My receiver outputs RCA sources as RCA and S-VHS sources as S-VHS. (no cross converting) So I was constantly switching the TV source back and forth between S-VHS and RCA depending on whether I was watching cable or watching a movie. This little adapter simplified it so that all my components are S-VHS now. So the TV stays on S-VHS.
I was skeptical about this cooler's ability to bring my Q6600's temperature down from the too-hot 75-80C that it was running using the stock Intel fan, but it really did the trick. Idling temperature now runs in the 38-43C range with a max of about 60C under 100% load. Given its small size and reasonable price, I am delighted with the result. Installation was a piece of cake, though it did require removing the motherboard to attach the cooler's bracket to the underside, but if you take reasonable care during the process I can't see how you could get into any real trouble.
Got it as a gift to my wife, as she drives around a lot. Wanted it to be easy to use (she is not comfortable with technology), portable, and not too expensive in case she did not use it. Success on all counts. She uses it for everything and can set up most routes within seconds,...seconds. My wife? Wow.
These are great for the money, and will not be too small for your humongous head. There are enough good reviews here that I agree with. No volume control on the cord, but not a big deal. I was surprised by the bass performance also. Should of bought more.
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.
Purchased this to protect my Garmin 60CSx and it works great. A snug fit and it is a nice second skin to an already rugged device.I do have to make notice to some minor flaws. It is a little difficult to get the cover off for USB and battery access. I have also noticed that the stitching around the lanyard and belt clip knob is beginning to come loose. These are the areas that always get caught up when you have to take off the case to access the USB or battery compartments.I went the extra step for protection and bought an Invisible Shield for the screen. In order to hook the GPS unit up to my bike I have to remove it from the Garmin case. I was wishing that Garmin would develop a carrier that would hold with the case still on the unit.For the price you can't beat it. Any stitching problems I'll fix up myself.
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.
I bought mine for 79.99 at Target, kept it 3 weeks, and returned it. The fact that it is limited to only 200 songs is a major drawback, since I can fit three times that amount on a CD. There was no limit listed anywhere on the package, manual, or online. That was bad enough, but there was a disturbing glith in the audio every 30 seconds or so, on both MP3's and CDs (even store bought). I don't know if it was just a problem with that individual unit, or if all are prone to such. Ultimately, I would rather pay more and get more.
Not only did this item come quickly, but it came just before a scheduled trip that I was about to take, so I was able to take my computer in this bag and lighten my load. It's a great item, it fits my large screen laptop perfectly, and has room for other things that go along with my laptop. the straps are great and very strong, I highly reccomend this item; and the waterproof neoprene is a big plus.
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.
Doesnt overheatCommunication range - 65ft @ 54Mbps / 1870ft @ 1Mbpssupports multiple encryption standards from WEP64 to WPA-AESCompatible with other Buffalo AOSS productspigtail connection for external antenna in fringe areasWardriver friendly, works with netstumbler and PGPComes with AirStation Client Manager and JIwire HotSpot Locator software (system resource friendly programs)I use the card solely with my IBM Thinkpad T20 running Win2k on 512MB of RAM. It has been running nonstop with absolutely no dropped connections for 25 hours now. Im very happy with this card and highly recommend it to others.
I received my Ipod that works perfect and i received it far sooner than the expected date. A trustworthy seller!
These discs were my first attempt at burning LightScribe covers. They worked exactly as they should.The discs I burned reached the advertised burning speeds, and I had no issues with the data on them.Next, I flipped the discs over and burned covers that I designed. I was amazed at how the covers looked when they were done burning.I would definitely buy these again!
Good sound for the money spent, though it does feel as if it is a bit on the fragile side regarding wiring. Ear cushions are a plus, act as earplugs and ear buds at the same time, while improving sound quality. Bass is a bit on the lose end but nothing an equalizer can't fix. Trebs sound clear and alive. A must purchase if you are looking for a good deal. Rated rather well on some electronic sites, and they are on the money when it come to the KOSS "THE PLUG". Beats spending $30 dollars on a Sony!?!?! That might or might not fit your ear canal/might or might not cause discomfort. If you like to sleep while listening to music (airplane/traveling) this is the ear bud for you. Exactly like earplugs but with sound',',
I bought this speaker with a cab that has 1.63 cubic feet .... I quickly realized I was limiting the usefulness of the speaker is a cab that could not compliment the colossal sound of the speaker. So I bought another cab and it has 2.0 cu ft. Now it is earth shaking. In my Jeep, I worry that my Jeep is going to fall apart driving down the road!! It is freaking insane.Here is the cab I used that worked for me.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013MWT12/ref=oss_productThere are many websites that talk about this speaker and how to build the proper cab.... I can not go that route.... but if you can it would be the best option for sure. Nothing better at any price (within reason).
Sennheiser HD 650 HeadphonesAfter having owned the HD 555 for 2 years, I decided it was time to upgrade. I settled on the HD 650,I was a little worried at first wondering if there could be that much of an improvement over my HD 555, well I didn't have to worry the difference was huge. The sound of the HD 650's right,from the box is fantastic.Bass is punchy and tight, Mids and highs are buttery and smooth. They sound great all around. the fit and finish on these headphones is wonderful. I bought mine refurbished for $310 and they were definitly worth the price, even at full retail I could easily recommend these for anyone who enjoys music, For me at least, I have found my headphone Nirvana. So buy with confindance . You cant go wrong. if the high price of these should scare u off,I can also recommend the HD 558's,as I was never dissatisfied with the sound of my old headphones.
There are two different types of people. Some people like to carry a lot of stuff with them wherever they go, you know, just in case. Others, they like to travel light and make do with what they have.If you are the latter, then this case is for you. What I like about it is the nice snug fit and the high quality feel. It's the prefect size for the camera, a spare battery, and a spare memory card or two. You won't be able to squeeze anything inside the case after you put the camera in there (maybe a memory card), but there are two mesh side pockets that are just the right size for batteries and spare memory. They're kinda tight at first, so you have to "force" the battery in, but it's all for good reason since I'm sure you wouldn't want to lose a rather pricey battery anyways.The strap is a nice size (not too wide, not too thin) and it's highly adjustable from a snug, right under your arm fit to a loose, over the shoulder fit. There's also a button latched strap to place it on your belt.Overall, an excellent product...depending on your needs and expectations.
Over the years I've found the product reviews here on Amazon to be invaluable and now I am returning the favor with a brief review of my own. In the Fall of 2003 I bought my first digital camera, the Canon Digital Rebel EOS. That camera continues to serve my wife and I well and was enough to make me a believer in Canon's digital camera products. Neither my wife or I are serious camera buffs and thus neither of us have ever come close to utilizing all the Digital Rebel's features or abilities. Don't get me wrong, we love the pictures it takes and there's nothing like traveling with our laptop and sharing our daily adventures with friends and family via e-mail. Unlike me however, my wife has never felt comfortable using the Digital Rebel and due to it's bulk and complexity she is unwilling to carry it with her when she and her friends get together.So, for her birthday in the Fall of 2006 I bought her a Canon PowerShot SD600 Digital Elph. The picture quality of the SD600 is outstanding. Although I did not buy the SD600 because of it's video recording ability, I am amazed at how well this feature works. Great for simple low-res video (including sound) of friends/family and pets etc. Yes I would say the SD600 is another high-quality, feature-packed Canon digital camera. However. It was our experience with the SD600 that one does not simply start using it "out of the box". The SD600 has a serious learning curve. Our camera included two rather imposing users manuals, one of which wasthe "Quick Start Guide". This has diminished my wife's enthusiasm of the SD600 significantly.Enter the PowerShot A710 IS. My seventy year old mother visited us thismonth (May 2007). With her she brought my folks new Canon PowerShot A710 IS. My wife and I both tried it and we were both delighted. It's larger than the SD600 but only slightly. It has the rounded grip like that found on the Digital Rebel which gives it a really solid yet comfortable feel. We found it's control layout to be comfortable. My wife and motherpreferred to use the LCD when taking pictures whereas I preferred the optical view finder. It's nice to have a choice. But most of all I have to agree with previous poster Patti from CT "Great Camera to use straight out of the box. ...has all the bells and whistles a point and shoot camera needs". Indeed, and well said.
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.
I have to admit I was surpised by these. They were super inexpensive, so I wasn't expecting much. I actually ordered these with a Panasonic cordless phone. We got rid of our home phone a few years ago because we didn't need it. I'm taking classes online, and need a phone for the conference call lectures (hello MagicJack!!). I added this headset almost as an afterthought, and now it's my favorite purchase. You don't have to do anything but plug it in. Since I got this with a compatible phone (thank you amazon for posting that information), I just plugged it right in and was able to listen and participate in my call while doing the math problems. Hearing is good--no tunnel hearing or anything. I mean for a corded headset, you can't beat the price. At work I use a cordless set that costs several hundred dollars, and I can easily say that the hearing and speaking isn't much different. Obviously the cordless set feels more substantial, but that's not a complaint, just an observation.
Like some of the other reviews I also have had the problem of the loud POP sounds and loss of audio after 2 years of ownership. I have been told that it is the capacitors going bad on the board inside the bass module. Because all of the components run from this board- if the board goes bad your sunk. I am currently trying to get it fixed. The system sounded great for 2 years and I was very happy with it, but in the long run you get what you pay for. Cheap system, short lifespan.
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.
Pros:Solid construction, Thin profile front to back (Sits nice aginst the wall), good crossover, easy to remove and install grill, great speaker jacks, great ports, Metal grills cover smaller speakers, and Full spectrum sound.Cons:Sometimes they are difficult to move due to their size, no Bi-Amp option (I don't need it, but some people like it), and nothing else.Summary:I love these speakers I've owned them since 2005 and I power them with a simple Kenwood 7.1 Receiver with about 170 per channel output. I have clipped out the amp turning them up to loud, so I would recomend a larger amp if you can get it. I have used them for Record playback, theater, and computer sound (iTunes, Movies, TV) I enjoy them and I would recomend them to others.
i got this product in black and it slipped right on my macbook with no problemos. it keeps my machine fingerprint-free and I appreciate the thin plastic extra layer of protection it offers my machine (even though I know its not going to protect it from a fall or anything)cute product!
I personally like my music in flac which I rip myself just how I like it and this is how I play it on my computer. To get it to play on my Zune I need to transcode it all overnight into mp3 which isn't even the best lossy format around (maybe it was 10 years ago) and copy it over using the proprietary software provided by Microsoft. The software is TERRIBLE, it's hard to use slow, crashes, and it's made by Microsoft (this is a bad thing in itself). After that I thought I could safely delete the mp3's from my computer as there is no need for them as I use flac on computer. BIG MISTAKE. Next time I go to add a new album I click "Start Sync" and all the music I had on the mp3 player disappeared!One last bad note: NO GAPLESS PLAYBACK AS YET.Although it does have its bad points there are a few good things as well for example the radio I use every day which is the main reason I didn't get an ipod. The user interface is well laid out and easy to use (surprisingly).Overall I rate the Zune >= Ipod. Creative probably would have been a very close second. I urge everyone interested in buying an mp3 player to look at Creative's mp3 players before making their decision.
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.
The Olympus Conversion Lens Adapter Tube fits my C2020 andOlympus C-3000 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoomcameras perfectly. This adapter screws on the camera, allowing the lens to expand through it when the camera is on and it is threaded for 43mm filters.One side benefit is that tube acts as lens armor when it is attached.Recommended!
PYLE PLCM7200 7-Inch TFT Mirror Monitor with Rear-View Night Vision CameraThis product has a flimsy design. Mounted on the rearview mirror in a car or pickup truck, the daytime glare is so much that you cannot see anything while in reverse unless you have a night control on your mirror, which means you have to reach up and flip the control whenever your vehicle is placed in reverse. Also the license plate lamps distort your view at night.After installing this product, my vehicle was parked for a week. When I went to start the vehicle my battery didn't have enough energy to start it. Investigating further I found that the unit pulls .35 to .4 DC amps from the battery when the power is turned off. This constant drain on the battery will run it down if the vehicle sits for an extended time. The only way around this would be to connect it to a battery source that works through an ignition switch. I performed this test on two seperate units and the result was the same.
looks big in the picture, but it actually really tiny and hardly accommodates a professional DSLR.overpriced. you can buy the average professional camera bag for less.
It is a great combo set. It does what I wanted and more. I would recommend it to anyone.
There are few things I would consider a tragedy in computing, but one would be were this ever to be discontinued by Logitech. Having spent more than a decade with the Trackman (and having used both the wired and wireless versions) I can easily say that there's no other input device I would rather be using on a daily basis. It is far more comfortable for long-term use than a mouse, and considering the hours I put in on the computer there's no way I'd still be RSI-free without it.
I was always a big fan of the Griffin iCurve, which held my laptops up high and in style. Unfortunately, after about five years, both of my iCurves had given out (understandably). They just couldn't hold onto the computer anymore, and no matter how well I cleaned them, my computer would always slowly slide off.With my good experience with Griffin products, naturally I wanted to replace my iCurves with Griffin. Griffin didn't sell the iCurve anymore, but instead had a replacement called the "Elevator Laptop Stand." I (foolishly) didn't read the reviews and assumed it would be just as good as the old iCurves, and so bought two of them. Boy was I wrong.When I got my Elevators, I opened up the first one, set it down on my desk and set my MacBook Pro 15" on top of it. That computer slid off the stand and onto the floor so quickly you'd think it had been greased up in preparation. Thankfully, no damage to the computer. I tried cleaning the Elevator with no change in functionality. So I immediately packaged them back up and sent them back to Amazon.After much looking around and reading of reviews, I cautiously purchased the (more expensive) mStand by rain Design. I got just one of them this time, to try it out and make sure it would work well. It holds my computer very securely thanks to the small, unobtrusive lip on the bottom. This lip has a very convenient and well-designed hole in the middle through which you can reach to press the release button and open your notebook. There is also a nice cable-organizing hole in the back of the stand to help keep your desk in order.As if the functionality wasn't already perfect, the brushed aluminum finish matches my computer perfectly, and still looks good beside other Apple computers such as the MacBook and iBook.If you need to keep your screen at a healthy height and don't want to risk if falling on the floor, this is the laptop stand for you. I will certainly be looking into other rain products soon (and purchasing a second mStand).
Only had this router for a week...easy to setup, speed is great, and it's been much more reliable than our other two year old router. Shipping was fast and price was good.
Excelent camera for the price. I was inpressed with the many advanced features for being the bottom of the line dslr.
I'm a screenwriter and film maker who has a great appreciation for sound and visual quality. I spent more than a year researching High Def televisions before I finally bought one, knowing that I would probably have it for a long time. I waited until the true High Def sets were available, meaning the 1920 X 1080P sets. Samsung is the absolute champion: the picture on the 61" DLP is so crisp, so deep, the blacks are so flawless that everything looks three dimesional. The colors and clarity are just breathtaking: people cannot stop commenting about the quality. It's not television, it's truly a home movie theater, and has changed the experience of watching films at home. I added a progressive upload DVD player, which doubles the lines of resolution from DVD discs, and will buy a Blu Ray system to go with it when they iron out a few more bugs. One of the problems with some High Def sets is that rapid movement, like basketball games, causes the picture to pixelate. That doesn't happen with Samsung: those microscopic mirrors they use to project the picture are so fast it eliminates the last nagging problem of High Def. And this set has two HDMI cables, so I can run my Comcast cable and its High Def channels, and my DVD player without having to use a switcher to coordinate different elements. And the LG DVD player is fantastic, you get amazing sound from CD's and DVD's, and the whole surround sound system, including the DVD player, is about $300. The Samsung has a flawless picture from anywhere in the room, including the extreme sides, and the picture is better than most movie theaters: I have been going through my whole DVD collection, and seeing things that I have never seen before in my favorite films. An amazing piece of technology: I really don't know how much better they can make these things. Bravo Samsung, they are head and shoulders above the rest. ONE IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION -- be sure to get the extended warranty on any set you buy: things burn out and break on any set this advanced, and replacing them is expensive. I negotiated a 4 year extended warranty for $100, so I know I'm good for a long time. James Dalessandro
no extra credit needed, the sales volume speaks for itself. only concern is the price, they definitely could reduce it and incorprate an fm player in the ipod, rather than as an accessory.
I have been using canon digital cameras since 2002, and this is my 6th camera. I started with A40 (2MP), A60 (2MP), A70(3MP), A95 (5MP), A610 (5MP), and finally this one, usualy a new one each year. I have never been able to switch to another brand other than canon. They unbeatable features that I could not find anywhere else.About this camera, the pictures are really sharp, and the IS works real fine, I'll attach some pics to show the IS effect.battery life, is not bad, although I regret upgrading from A610 which was a better performer with batteries, due to having 4 instead of 2 batt, which also contributes a great deal to the flash recharging time. And by the way, I took really great and sharp pics with the A610 even though it has no IS, so I thought that IS doesn't mean much to me. This is the most frustrating issue with this camera. You turn it on just to catch a moment with your kid, for instance, it jsut kills it by having to wait for 6-8 secs for that extremely slow flash to charge. not to mention after taking a photo, the LCD goes completely black, you see nothing on the screen, why? because, again, the flash is recharging. so frustrating.But honestly, other than that everything works well in this cameara. Thus if you are using it mainly outdoors, you will not face this problem that much, in fact, outdoor pics are stunning.Lastly, I wish canon people can read this, which I believe many canon users will share the following complains/wishes with me.(1) why cann't we have a battery check appears on the camera screen, instead of the "Surprise, I'm dying" signal you get when the battery is about to die? I don't think it is impossible for canon to do that, while in fact all of the panasonic and probably sony cameras do have this feature.(2) For God sake, why cannot we have the date imprint feature to be optional with all resolutions, instead if being ONLY restricted to the 1600x1200 (2MP) mode? again, it just doesn't make sense to me.(3) why cannot canon have a separate playback soft-touch botton (like the one in the SD750 and G7), NOT a switch which takes few seconds to change from the playback to the record mode. Again, Panasonic and Sony do have a soft botton for play back in all of their cameras, so if you are play or reviewing the recorded photos, and suddenly you need to take the picture, all you have to do is to softly press the shutter release botton, and it switches itself to the record mode, it is that simple, just like with the big SLR cameras. That's all for now.
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.
I just bought this drive last weekend and I have to say I am impressed. It seems to write faster than most of my other flash drives and was very affordable to boot. It is very thin and light which makes it nice to carry around in my pocket. On the downside it is made of very light plastic and does not seem very durable. Overall I recommend this nice and affordable jump drive. This is the first Lexar product I have ever bought and I will consider them in the future for my flash needs.P.S. If I have any issues with durability I will definately update my review.
This is a wonderful product. I have been using a trackball for years but always had to contend with the wire even though my keyboard was wireless. The wireless trackball was easy to install and works like a charm. I can even hold the trackball in my lap and it responds on the screen. May purchase a second device for another computer.
These books will always have a place in my heart. I grew up soaking up every one of the Ramona books and would still be able to get lost in them at the age of 24. The Quimby family is so down-to-earth and the stories are always warming, funny and make you want to curl up and read the whole series in one sitting.
This was a great purchase. Price was good, excellent directions for use, sound quality is good. Perfect for personal use.
Really good fitting and good sound. Bought for husband and he is really enjoying them. Using mainly at health club.
I just got this monitor and love it. Setup was simple and the brightness and colours are amazing. Text is sharp and no flicker (as in CRT monitors) means less eye fatigue.
Apple has done it again! The iPod was already cool enough- the ability to play and store many MP3, WAV, and AIFF format files. Also, address book contacts and calendars, almost making it comparable to PDA's! And now it has the ability to hold even more MP3s at an even lower price, the addition of the AAC format, two new games, a text viewer, a better backlight, and even controls that are completely touch sensitive- no moving parts! And the dock, too- really sweet. Apple just manages to keep making things better. And it makes you wonder- if this iPod is this cool now, how much cooler will it become in future releases? Keep it up, Apple!
We bought this TV recently. It absolutely cannot be beat. There is no ghosting effect, the viewable angle is amazing - I am so happy with this purchase. The colors are so vivid. My husband, who was leery of the purchase initially - said something to the effect of "Uh, you just watch the History channel" is now relishing seeing every detail of a football or hockey game. Don't hesitate. Just click "Add to cart"
This is so simple to use and yet very effective at cleaning up delicate lenses. One side has a soft brush for whisking away big debris harmlessly and the other side has what looks like a leather pad and some kind of cleaning compound. Going in a slow, circular motion cleans up lenses without harming them and re-capping and twisting the cap applies more cleaning compound to the leather pad, when needed. Simple. Easy. Effective.
Husband is pleased with this battery charger. He needed to replace his old charger that had broke. He has no complaints with this one....it is doing the job.
Yes, it does provide a bit more eye relief, and can make it easier to see the whole frame (by making it smaller), BUT there is a major problem with this. The eyepiece lens surface will not be as deeply couched in the rubber trim when you use this, and the result is a lot more reflections flashing around in the eyepiece when you have light behind you. This is especially a problem when you are wearing glasses.
I have been using earbuds for some time on my walks and it has bothered me that whatever earbuds I use seem to produce a high pitched sound from my walking movement. I suspect it is the rubber material rubbing against my eardrum. Whatever that is it bothers me. So, I thought for a change I would try a headphone set as I don't have any extra noises affecting my computer headphone set when I move around.This set is very inexpensive and I was concerned the quality would be low at best. To my surprise I find these headphones excellent with one caveat. I wish they could be a bit louder - maybe 20% or so. Could be the function of my Sansa but the earbuds get plenty loud.Otherwise I'm pleased as punch and enjoy my walks ever so much more with great sounds without squeeking noises thrown in.
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 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.
These have been my main "working out" headphones for almost a year now, and even after being repeatedly drenched in sweat, they still sound great!
Very poor customer service, my correspondent was essentially impossible to understand. I wanted to configure this item as a wireless-n access point, but they were unable even to grasp my question. I eventually succeeded by myself: it worked fine with a 802.11g USB adapter but I couldn't get it to work reliably with D-Link's own 802.11n USB adapter so I'm returning everything. However, I sent them an email query and they answered within 24 hrs with the correct suggestions, after I had returned the stuff.
Allow me to preface this review with the fact that I've been using another antenna that was just a regular old RCA antenna before "upgrading" to this.Compared to this:RCA ANT 145 - TV / radio antenna ( ANT145 )the Philips doesn't come close.Mind you, the RCA isn't powered either. The difference is major. Regardless of the direction it's pointed in.Yeah, OK, there's more to adjusting the RCA, but it's worth the time finding the switch setting and position you need...and if you live in Northern Quebec or in a town of 50 people, neither antenna is going to do you any good. Get a satellite dish.
This is my third printer and my first Epson and I bought it based on the reviews on Amazon. My other two printers were HP's and I still have my Deskjet 952C but I do considerable printing and I wanted the Epson for the increased flexibility the second printer brings. The Epson was very easy to set up but remember it only uses USB cable to connect to the PC. The printer is a little bulky compared to some of the newer printers on the market today so be sure and check your available space for the printer. Photo quality is very good and is better than the HP 952C with the colors deeper and prints photos with surprising speed. You can print from the PC or from a compact card from your digital camera. The printer comes with a PCMCIA adapter and Epson offers to exchange the adapter for a SmartMedia adapter or a Memory Stick adapter. Printing envelopes is a snap but you do have to take the paper out but I think it's a minor inconvenience. You can print up to 52 borderless snapshots at a time on roll paper and the printer comes with a roll paper adapter. I've not had an opportunity to try out the roll paper yet but I think the concept of roll paper adds increased flexibility to the printer. Black and white document printing speed is acceptable and is about as fast as the HP 952C. The only downside to the printer is the noise the printer makes while loading paper and printing or, perhaps, I didn't realize how quite the 952 is. At any rate, the noise was not such a problem that it caused me to deduct a star on the rating. I've not had the printer long enough to develop an opinion on ink usage. Inkjet cartridges for color and black ink are reasonably priced on the Epson website and are less expensive than HP products but I'm still unsure of overall ink usage. I've had no problems with the printer since sitting it up and feel it's a very good all round printer and would recommend it for the home/office user.
using this on a 1000 watt kicker amp and it really helps out with the power. Has a digital read out screen in it so you know its doing its job. If your Amp is 1000 watt or less then this is perfect. And if you have a head/dome/gauge light dimming problem this is a great fix unless its your alternator or old battery. when I upgrade my amp and subs I will be getting a bigger power acoustik brand cap.
I love the way this enables me to turn my laptop into a 46" screen.
Fits perfectly on the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II kit Lens that comes with the T3i. same quality as other caps that come with lenses from Canon. No complaints.
I purchased this after using a similar piece that was corded for a while and wanted the freedom of not being on a leash and forgetting I had it on and getting pulled back to my phone. This bluetooth set is great. I had my doubts, but I'm very impressed. The setup was very easy and even though my small ears prefent me from using the earpiece without the headband attachment, it's quite comfortable and just what I was looking for. I only heard a complaint from the sound quality once, but I didn't have it charged all the way.
If you own a Zune, then this A/V Pack is essential, especially if you purchase it here on Amazon! It gives you lots of options for listening to your music on your Zune in other ways, and the prices here on Amazon can't be beat.
Was installing a stereo for my wife in her 02 Mountaineer. Looked up all the adapters and ordered this one. Worked great for me.
Ordered 4/11/12 unfortunately didn't need to replace till 6/1/12. When it was time to replace message came up as "cartridge does not match printer". Went to website to find out how to get a refund. I only had till 5/22/12 to return for full refund so it is not worth it to return for partial refund because I will be paying more than the product itself. I will not order ink from Speedy Inks again.
In short, as has been said, this is the best printer we have ever owned. Over 18 years we have gone from Epson dot-matrix to HP and Epson inkjets. My wife, a teacher, uses the printer every night. When our Epson gave up (too soon), and their help people advised me to just buy a new one, I started shopping. This Canon seemed worth a try, but it has turned out to be much better than that. It is great! Everything is simple, from the set up to printing to copying. We didn't even read the manual, just tried punching buttons, and it worked! It is far quieter than the Epson, prints faster and with sharper text. We don't have any interest in printing photos, so don't know how that does. We can honestly say that every time we do a print job, as I just did with multiple pages for the IRS, we are thrilled that we bought this printer.
This is a truly plug and play solution. No drivers, no software, no special media players, nothing. Plugged them in - one to my laptop via USB and one to my old Bose 501 system via 3.5mm stereo jack. Boom - everything works, everything sounds OK. Played my Yahoo Launchcast, played my Windows Media Player, no problems. My only complaint is why aren't the remotes RF? Why would you use IR remotes on something that you should be able to tuck away and never see again? That said, the RF remote on my Bose stereo is all we really need. After playing with it a while, I broke out the instructions to make sure I wasn't missing anything cool. Nope, nothing to miss, the whole process took me about 5 minutes and 4.5 of them were to unpack the thing. I use this system for the Muzak in our showroom, and to rock out when we are closed. I'd highly recommend this system to anyone wanting to broadcast your computer music to your stereo remotely.
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.
This product was ordered on Amazon. This product was shipped quickly and made my husband very happy as it fit in the computer and worked well.Thank you
I own a 5th generation iPod and bought a black 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.
We use this headset in for our staff members - it's excellent with Mitel System, it's a bit heavy but comes with multiple choices on how to wear - which makes it an great choice.
The SlingShot 300 easily held a D-SLR with battery grip and large telephoto lens attached along with 2 other lenses and flash. Once you sling it over your shoulder it is easy to swing around to access the camera through a zippered side panel without removing the pack. It was also secure enough to ski with it while wearing the waist belt. Best bag of this type that I have found for photo gear!
I bought this to replace my Boss crossover on my subwoofers and ended up re-installing the Boss. It seems to leave out certain frequencies. I haven't tried it on my highs yet
I bought a MacBook Pro (2.2 GHz, 15.4 inch screen) in late June to replace my iBook. I was very hesitant to order a glossy screen, especially after my niece's husband tried to steer me away from the glossy screen. But he's a PC user, and several reviewers said that a PC glossy screen is different than a Mac glossy screen.I would say that must be true, because I'm not merely satisfied with the glossy screen, I'm very GLAD that I got it. The picture is so much better than my iBook that every time I have to use the iBook (while I was transferring all my files, and while I was wiping it clean and setting it up for my husband), I can't wait to get back to my MBP.I have used it throughout my home in different lighting conditions, and at Panera, and it has been fine - better than the iBook. What other reviewers have said is true - if there is any glare at all, you just tilt the screen a quarter-inch one way or the other and there's no more glare. This is true even while I'm sitting with our bright living room windows behind me. When I was at Panera with windows surrounding me on three sides and overhead lights, there was a little more glare than at home - but MUCH BETTER visibility than I ever got there with my iBook.I haven't used it in an office environment, but I have used it at home with overhead lighting, and tilting the screen a quarter-inch has solved any glare problem. Plus, the screen can be made so much brighter than my iBook, that makes a huge difference in visibility in a high-light environment.I love everything else about my MBP - the better screen resolution, the backlit keyboard, the speakers, the speed of the processor (even though it's only a 2.2 GHz), and everything else. I can't believe how much more screen space I have with a 15.4 inch screen (I had a 14-inch iBook) - it really does make a significant difference.The only thing I don't like is the position of the USB port and the firewire port on the right side. I use my computer on a lapdesk with a mouse, and the position of this port makes that impossible while I have something plugged into it.
I just bought these at Sam's Club for $40 (in white to match my mac)! I went online to read the reviews. I bought them because i saw they were on sale and for the price, they were exactly what I needed. They have great sound and amazing volume for the size of the speakers. I can't complain about the subwoofer since it's perfect for my needs. However, my only complaint is the positioning of the input jacks and bass control. with all the wires where they are supposed to go, it is very difficult to adjust the bass. Also, the way it's set up, the control is right next the rest of the jacks in the BACK... or the jacks are in the FRONT depending on how you look at it. All in all... not a bad buy for $40, but I'm glad I didn't pay Amazon's price.
This CD holder/case is the best I've seen yet. And I've done my homework.Pros- Has 2 seperate pockets for sotrage of whateverCan hold 2 CD players, or just hold more CD'sHolds plenty of CD'sPlenty of padding to protect your PlayerCons- A bit expencive, but worth itOverall you shold buy this if your are a Walker,Runner,Riding your Bike, or Hiking.
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!
This is a great way to distrivute power the the oversized wall warts that some many devices come with. It works very well and thus far seems very sturdy.
This is a good basic player. It's strengths are in it's simplicity, it's price, and the fact that it uses a single "AAA" battery.I have some strange requirements. I wanted to use this for work, and it can't have a voice-recorder and it can't take so long to download songs that I have to spend more than a minute to try figure out what songs I want to listen to. With this thing, you don't have a voice recorder. Also, the 128 MB of memory ensures a fast and speedy decision-making process of which songs you want to listen to. The other benefit of 128MB is that the download is super-fast. Finally, I wanted one without a display so that it wouldn't distract me. How good can a display be in a $20 mp3 player? Keeping in line with the simple-is-beautiful concept, I opted not for a display.I find the controls fairly easy to use. You have to press the fast-forward control for a second to increase the volume and the fast-reverse control for a second to decrease the volume. The player sounds good to me. Of course, I am using Sony headphones and admittedly I am not the best at distinguishing sound quality. However, I did notice that when I change the volume, an artifact is introduced into the song.If I were really particular, I wouldn't waste my time and go with the iPod Shuffle - it is much prettier. The only thing that really held me back from getting the Shuffle was the fact that it took such a weird, proprietary battery and also the fact that the Shuffle can hold 512 MB of memory. As far as style though, the Shuffle beats the Coby hands down.Whatever player you decide on, make sure to keep the volume at a low-enough volume... you can't feel hearing loss and once it is gone, it is gone forever.
Low Cost, Great Quality!I'm using Elite Screens EZ Cinea 100inch with HD(1080) LCOS home projector. Easy to set up, compact case with storage bag. I'm enjoying home theater every weekend with my family. MAx White screen material is sufficient quality for HD home theater purpose. It's better than conventional business projector screen. Value for money product!
It is great tool but the cap keeps falling off. It has nevertheless given great images for the last year.
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 the Audio Technica AT-LP60 and that didn't do what it should of. Than I tried this and it works wonders. No problem at all yet an its been almost 2 months. I haven't seen or heard any problem at all. Good solid piece of equipment.
This is a very reliable network card with good range and supports all the latest and most secure encryption methods. I am using the WPA2-PSK and installation was a breeze. I installed this on a old laptop (Insipiron 1100, 2003 model), which has both Windows XP and uBuntu 9.0.4 and it was quick and easy to install on both the operating systems.Its priced very fair. Im glad I made this purchase.
Identical to my old one. Cord broke after 5 yrs of use. Great price,aftermarket replacement @ Wally-World about $5 more.
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 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.
after MR.MURFEY messes you up; READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!it will work great,i know there are others that works good also.but not as handy.
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.
The Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones are light and comfortable. Their sound range is really pretty good, especially at this price. Solid bass and crisp treble. A Very Good Bargain
The mouse works perfectly. Running XP SP2 on Sony Vaio SZ. Didn't install the Logitech software, as my computer has built in Widcomm bluetooth s/w stack, and detected the mouse immediately. Since then the mouse has been working flawlessly. Highly recommended, and I won't ever miss the USB dongle again :-)If I could give it 4.5 stars, I would. There is definitely a half second lag between when you put your hand on the mouse and when the cursor moves. This slight annoyance is not enough to detract from the mouse's many other virtues. Once you have been using the mouse for a while, the marginal lag grows on you, if you will. You become accustomed to it. Once the mouse is "in motion", there is 0 lag.NOTE: Vaio SZ built-in BT stack is incompatible w/V270 setpoint s/w; so there is no need to install setpoint. (BTW, I tried to install setpoint and it does not allow you to do so.)My decision to buy this mouse was based on this mouse having the most/highest ratings on amazon. Thank you amazon and its readers!
I have had my 2GB SanDisk Cruzer Titanium for over 3 years and I have never had a problem with it. I am a senior in high school, and this flash drive has lived a very rough lift. Its been dropped, stepped on, left in the car in the middle of summer, and its even been pulled out of the computer while files were being written onto it. Through all this, I have never had a single problem with any of the features, U3 included. I would recommend this over the Cruzer Micro simply due to the construction and the read/write speed. On my Titanium, the "SanDisk" and "2.0GB" labels are clearly readable; my friend has had his Micro for less than a month and already the words, logo, and capacity labels have all been rubbed off, merely from everyday use.In short, I highly recommend this flash drive. With proper use (or even not so proper), you should never have a problem.
Go to radio shack (or amazon of course)buy a cable which plugs into your headphone jack (and then into the t.v. like an S-Cable /the three plugs, yellow,white,red.)This will play video and music through your t.v.Forget the remote. You can turn sound up and down with your regular t.v. remote and other reviewers have commented on the limitations of apple's remote. As for charging, you are going to have to bring the ipod back to your computer for upadates anyway and I'm betting if you are buying this kit you already have a car charger. The ipod doesn't run down that quickly. I doubt it is good for the battery anyway to charge every time you put it down (my old cell phone battery had problems because I never let it run low.)Cost $10-30 depending on how snazzy a cable you buy. I spent about $15.Also - I can take the cable and ipod to any stereo or tv in the house conveniently.Sorry - no sleek pakaging included or snazzy apple attitude included. Just a cable in a baggie. You still have the remaining $85 burning a hole in your pocket? Buy a docking alarm clock stereo for the ipod in the bedroom. You still might have a couple of bucks left over.
Picked this up for Refrigerator and Washing Machine after an appliance repair man suggested I get something. If you live in a Lightning prone area, I recommend you consider this. It is cheaper to spend money on this than a new appliance. Fits great and does the job with the lighted indicators.
The cable was easy to connect (as expected) and the sound quality is great. For the system I was setting up, this cable offered great sound quality for a reasonable price.
Bought this for my wife. DOn't worry ladies she asked for it. Anyway she loves it, so all is good. We both feel the thing is loud and should come with some ear plugs. Kidding, but the thing could use a bit more insulation or something around the motor.
I have recently purchased this Canon Deluxe 100 EG bag to replace my generic camera bag that holds my Canon T1i with kit lens and Canon 50mm lens. I have lately added Canon Speedlite 430 Exii to my existing gadgets.When I read previous reviews, some reviewers have complained that this is too tiny for any Digital SLRs and I was skeptical when I ordered this as I was expecting the delivery of my Canon Telephoto lens 55-250mm at the same time. I was not looking to buy something too bulky to carry around.When it arrived, I was very impressed that this bag has an awesome build quality for a price under $30. Canon used strong metal hardware (clips and zippers) that always secure your costly gear inside the bag. It has a front pouch with a zipper that securely holds all the connecting cables, Canon camera battery charger for T1i, all the memory cards, lens cover, camera connector and the stuff like that. The main section has a zipper with flexible velcro sectional dividers. The bottom of the bag has a removable foam cushion that provides your camera with shock resistance when dropped. This bag also comes with a waist belt that is concealed at the rear of the bag although I have not tried it yet.When it arrived, I spent sometime figuring out how to accommodate T1i body, 50mm Lens, 18-55mm kit lens, Speedlite 430 Exii and the newly arrived 55-250mm telephoto. I tried different possible options and finally I am amazed how this tiny (as others claim) bag could accommodate everything I mentioned above in the main section. I first logically divided the bag's main area into lower and upper chambers. Using the 2 sectional dividers, I created a left section to hold the T1i body with kit lens attached and a right section to hold the 55-250 telephoto lens on the lower chamber. On the upper chamber, I placed the 50mm lens on one side (right above the telephoto lens that's inside a padded sectional divider) and the Speedlite 430 Exii placing it across.This is ideal for anyone who wants to carry T1i body with a 50mm lens, kit lens, zoom lens and an external flash all in a compact and sturdy bag. I highly recommend this bag to anyone.
I love these headphones, the bass in these headphones are booming. I like the built FM radio.....awesome. It's good to have if you already have a stereo and it's loud.....the music and the bass could of course bother others...but with these headphones you could be in your own little world relaxing without disturbing others. Great product!!!!!! I recommend people of all ages to get these. The only downside in my opinion would be that when listening to the radio it could be a bit hard to get a clear reception, but overall it's really 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.
I bought these hard to find cassettes for my old analog video recorder I got for a song at a garage sale.
Bought this to use with a printer and printer switch--seems to works well--no problems yet.
First, let me point out that up until this product, I was a loyal D-Link customer with excellent past results. This device, for whatever reason, would not hold it's configuration from day to day. Every time I rebooted the laptop, the device seemed to reboot as well, and returned to the default settings. Calls to D-Link support had long waits, and then no explanation. They reviewed my settings and confirmed that they were correct. In addition, I have a wireless voice system (AT&T) that started dropping calls. Again, D-Link support advised to change channel setting to 0, which I tried with the same results. I spent over two weeks trying to resolve problems and had no success. I returned the D-Link router and replaced it with a Cisco/Linksys, and it was connected, configured, and has been operational now for two weeks with absolutely no issues.
I bought this with my V35 system to avoid running wires through by living room for the rear speakers and I was not disappointed. Talk about standard and quality, this is the best solution for a wireless rear speaker. Needless to say that I have been very impressed. I have a large living room/dining area and the rear speakers had to be setup at a significant distance from the transmitter. No need for line of sight, no reduction in the sound quality. These ensured my v35 system produces the surround sound, the way its meant to be heard. I had Sony BD IS 1000 system before this with a wireless receiver, in the same setup, but they would can intermittent signals from the Sony transmiter and the receiver had to be kept in a relatively close distance, still the noise would fade in an out. I guess that's why you pay the high price for an engineering marvel.
Out of the box the V-90 is easy to use. Though the manual does give insight as to some of the more exotic features, the basic record and play functions are a snap.I carried the V-90 with me for a month, testing working ability and ministry application. On ability, the V-90 is a champ. At no time did I have any difficulty operating the recorder, and it always did a good job recording. The hold function is especially useful, as it locks the keys to avoid unintentional record or playback when the unit is in a pocket or purse. The visual display is easy to read, and the folders are easy to navigate. The only folder that was at all dificult to navigate was the S-Folder, which is used to record alarms for later playback.On ministry application, the V-90 confirmed my suspicions that a digital recorder would be a great tool for ministry. I found it handy when talking with people to record short notes to myself with prayer requests, phone numbers, and action items. No more fumbling for pen and paper (or napkin, or back of business card, or palm of hand!).The ergonomic design is stylish and makes for good conversation, but probably unnecessary. With the small size and light weight, it probably would not matter if it were rectangular. In fact, it might be easier for a guy with large hands (like me) to hold a rectangular recorder (check out the VN-90!).
This is a very nice retro style and very cost effective (relatively small) table top radio that delivers excellent reception in both AM & FM - picking all 20 or so stations (AM / day). I paid $ 9.99 - a steal (hello Amazon: Please don't increase the price now!). It arrived perfectly packed. AC cable neatly tucked inside the housing. Although the radio is built to a budget, it is looking quite nice in beige & silver, with a dial that is easy to read. Highly recommended.
I am surprised no one has mentioned the other use for this monitor, your car...Samsung does not make a car adapter, and does not seem to promote it, but the DC input for this monitor is indeed 12 Volts. We go on trips and do not use the computer while we are gone, so this is a natural. The screen is MUCH larger than those flip down LCD screens for the car. I got a Blaupunkt ME1 car DVD player (AC/DC, I bring that into the hotel room for movies in there too.) I mount this on an upside down milk crate in our van in the center behind the front seats. I strap it down, but you can also spend money for an ergotron swivel mount to the VESA mount on back...The DC power plug is not a common one, I searched for 2 weeks until I found them at Radio Shack. This is a type "T" adapter plug. To make the power adapter, use Radio Shack parts 273-1723 and 270-1558. This is a right angle connection which I find cumbersome, but it is easy. A better straight adapter I built requires soldering. Use part 274-1535 plug with a 270-1590 or 270-031 cord. Everything works fine as long as you get the polarity correct (the tip polarity is indicated on the Samsung 12V supply that comes with your monitor. If you contact me, I could build one for you. On the road, this is a godsend, no more arguing kids. The only thing they argue about is what to watch. You can also connect the audio to your car stereo system, or a headphone system. The only cons: when bright sunlight hits the screen, the picture is washed out (use a blanket for shading)and the TV tuner is not great. This monitor uses much less battery power (52 watts-use at least a 5 amp fuse) than a regular AC/DC TV (9" or 13"). Samsung should thank me for helping to sell their product, as they don't seem to think this application is important. This would be great for camping. Some people might already use a 120 volt AC power inverter and the supplied power supply, but that is a waste of energy as you have to convert 12VDC to 120VAC and back to 12VDC again. This solution gives you the lowest power drain on your auto. We are very satisfied with this monitor and get maximum use out of it.
I received a nook as a gift and I wanted a cover for it without spending the outrageous prices charged by Barnes and Noble for a 'designer' cover. I just wanted to protect my nook, not impress anyone who might see me reading.After looking at available covers and reading numerous reviews I decided on the BoxWave Nero. The nook fits very snugly, everything is accessible, and it looks pretty stylish for a reasonably priced case. It is well constructed and I quickly got used to the fact that the magnetic closure was on the back rather than the front. When you think about it, if it were on the right side it would be in the way when trying to turn the page.I read one review that the inner pocket scratched the screen. I don't know if this is true, but I'm not willing to take the chance. I also don't want to pay for a screen film what I paid for this cover. I keep a clean eyeglass cloth over the screen inside the case. Works perfectly.One final comment, my case does not 'smell awful' at all!
After owning 3 other universal remotes from 3 different companies, it is amazing how much easier this one (and others from Logitech) is to program and use.I have read other reviews here where people complain about the software/programming. I just don't get it. The software walks you through the whole process step by step. If you have any problems, just call the 800 number and they will walk you through it or do it for you if you would prefer that.The remote itself works great and the button layout is excellent for people that are using a DVR. You can program just about every function from the original remote control.I've had mine for almost 2 years and it has worked flawlessly for me ever since. I bought one for my parents last Christmas and they too really enjoy controlling all their equipment from this easy to use remote.
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.
I had tried many other fm transmitters before buying this one, and it was BY FAR the best. The other one's I tried used batteries, so they were always underpowered. This one draws current from the car so it transmits nicely. The only issue I had is that it's not shielded well, so it ran into a bunch of interference from my iphone. My solution was to use an extension cable between the transmitter and the iphone, and this got rid of the majority of the interference.
I have been very pleased with the SIRIUS SCH1 CONNECT TUNER. Has worked fine for me. Installion was very simple. Would highly recommend.
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.
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 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 still do not have the cable. Six weeks seems a bit long. I am not sure what the problem is
Once again, Amazon came to the rescue. I needed a remote for a older tv,"mitsubishi"and could not find any universal remote that would control the tv. Searching, I come to Amazon, and be #@%$ if they had the best @#!% remote for my tv. The "miracle remote" is the best thing that could settle the arguements my wife and I had over thebedroom tv. This remote does every thing it promise to do. Put batteries in, point,press and watch tv. Thank you Amazon, for being one of my favorite online shopping.
Simple but quite useful product.I have a UPS and a few powerstrips in the house. They are great by providing more outlets. But with all the power adapters that runs most of the gadgets today, even one of those power adapters can cover 2 to 3 outlets which defeats the purpose of having a powerstrip. The liberator solves that problem.Also, some power adapters can be huge and heavy that its weight alone tends to loosen it from the wall, the liberator serves as a little extension to prevent it from loosening up. Loose connections are dangerous, it can produce sparks that not only can ruin your equipments but can even starts a fire. Countertop receptacles can also be problematic where they are awkwardly situated sideways.
Bought this to help eliminate the need for switching A/V wires everytime I needed to flip from DVD/VCR to TV. Works great! Of note, you do need to manual press the selector button everytime to want to switch. A remote control option would've been ideal. For the price I'm happy with the product. Hopes the mechanical parts inside are reliable...Good luck
Like many of you, over the years I've bought many electronic products. But not one of them broke down within 6 months of use except this palm Tungsten E. When I originally made my decision to buy this model, I liked the look, design and expected a lot from this little handheld computer. But little did I pay any attention to the warranty. IT IS THE ONLY TUNGSTEN THAT HAS 90 DAYS WARRANTY. Other models all have 1 year. Pretty smart Palm! Obviously they figured out this one can't last long.Ok, about the problem. It won't turn on any more, no matter what you do, soft reset, hard reset, etc. I figure it's either the power switch or the screen. But would you pay more than half the price to get it fixed and patentially have the same problem happen again?
I've had my camera a bit over a year now, and I have come to know its good points and idiosyncrasies as well. I chose it because of the 4 megapixel quality and my prior use of its film cousin. I rate it four stars because it isn't a professional level camera- though it is very good for casual shooting and &quot;memory&quot; photos.What I like: I love the compactness of this camera! This camera alives in a small carry-case with three spare batteries and a flat holder with three spare 1 MB xD cards, and some lens paper. (The TV and PC connecting cables, small charger and cord, with appropriate adapters, go in my carry-on stuff.)I also love the dust- and water-resistance of this camera. In typical Stylus build, it has protective gaskets for every opening - and I have used this camera in gear-jamming dusty locations as well as very moist ones (Iguaz&uacute; Falls, salt water small boat cruising.) It's taken very good scenics (including really nice sunsets) and people photos. It is fairly quick as long as I have pre-focused, and I am only taking one or two photos (always at high quality.) The software allows you to &quot;stitch&quot; several photos together for a panoramic view, and its convenient compactness feels good when I am visiting where tourists with flashy cameras are targets for thievery and muggery. When it is closed in its self-contained &quot;clamshell&quot;, it fits discreetly in my pocket.What don't I like? The menu system, if you want to use it to its maximum capability, can be exasperatingly counter-intuitive and arcane. The extensible lens, when extended to its maximum length, can be subject to distortion if you press against it.This camera is NOT for anyone who needs telephoto (sports or wildlife? get a digicam with 10x OPTICAL zoom - NEVER use the &quot;digital zoom&quot; feature on any digital camera, disable it!) The screen can be difficult to see in bright conditions - use the viewfinder, disable the screen (which will also save battery energy,) realizing the photo will show a bit more than the finder will and leaving you a little cropping room.It also can get expensive when you buy extra batteries and large-capacity proprietary xD cards, but then when I compare it with many rolls of film, processing and knowing what I have only when I'm back from the trip, not to mention reusinig the batteries and cards, you will save lots of money if you take lots of photos like I do.Remember that even without a telephoto, camera motion is your enemy - practice breath control and squ-e-e-ze the shutter release, brace the camera - carry a folding table tripod, use a table, wall or chair as a base in low light conditions. I've got some unforgettable (and sharp!) sunsets, Eiffel Tower at night, etc. with my plastic folding angle-leg table tripod or pressing the camera against a lamppost, using this camera.I scuba dive, and have even taken this camera to 125 - 130 feet in its Lexan housing and taken some reasonable underwater photos (you will want an aftermarket accessory strobe for decent color rendition if you go deeper than, say, thirty feet.)For someone who travels and subjects cameras to varied environmental conditions, but wants a nice, compact, easy to use digital camera that will give you a decent 11 x 14 or under photo of people and scenics, I heartily recommend this camera.
Hopefully I won't jinx myself by saying I've never burned a coaster with Verbatim. I use them exclusively and have no reason to change.
I received this phone and the Receiver/Handset was not working and I was unable to get a replacement for it. The customer service is terrible, as I believe Panasonic does not support this model anymore.I received this phone and the mouthpiece on the handset has never worked.I decided to try and replace the handset but nobody sells the part, so I was essentially stuck with a "paperweight".As stated the mouthpiece of the handset has never worked. The user can hear the person on the other end but the person on the other end cannot hear the user. The phone has never worked and I could not find a replacement part.
after placing equiptment in case,closing,noticed later back panel poped out.I epoxided and is holding.I had purchased from 47th street before,different model,it was much better.I noticed also the model just recieved is not the same as I thought I purchsed.The joining edges are much more narrow compared to the case shown.
This VCR was bought as a gift for my sister and she sings it praises! I bought it because of the reputation that Panasonic product name carries. I highly recommend this VCR and it's definite value for money.
I have bought this dvd player because of the price. I was looking for a less-500US dvd since a long time and when I finally find this dvd I bought it. I have not find any problem but a littlle stopped in some scenes, but this is not problem for me, because pressing the play button again I solved the problem. In one word, I like this dvd plaver.
Fits my mac book pro 15 in. snug as-a-bug. Changes ugly metal grey to bright red.
The other reviewer with the dish receiver is exactly right - a Tivo box fits exactly underneath this stand so that my DVD player isn't sitting on top of it. It's perfect.
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.
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.
What can I say? It's a dual charger and it works. Plus the price is fantastic. This is a perfect purchase for multiple iPhone households who needs to charge more than one phone in the car. You really can't go wrong at this price.
I have three of these. No, it wasn't hard to figure out how to use these. I'm looking at buying a fourth one. They aren't slow, and noisy? Come on, the device is turning for your selection- big deal! The only complaint is the price. I advise printing out a selection of your movies, and label each one DVD/CD1 (or 2,3).
I bought the LiDE 70 to replace an older scanner that would not work with the new Vista operating system. When I opened the box there was a confusingly written Vista instruction sheet that directed me to Cannon's website to determine if the scanner was compatible. The LiDE 70 was NOT listed in Cannon's list of scanners for which it had Vista drivers and it stated that they might develop one in the future. I decided to run the installation disc anyway. The install went fine and the scanner works as advertised. The noise that one reviewer commented on is there, but not nearly as loud as the reviewer would have you believe. Good Buy!!
HP Ink cartridge for my printer, which is excellent. Installs cleanly, removes clean and is worth saving the cartridge. My empty cartridges go to church for credit.
This is just a badly designed product, does not function fully, returned to Amazon next day:Setup is very hard, and made so complicated, not user friendly at all. The setup doc is not correct. For this kind of product, there should not be any setup needed for connecting to a cable Internet modem. Should just work as soon as powered up. Linksys and Netgear all work straight up without any setup needed. However, this product requires you go through its badly designed device setup procedure for nothing, and user manual suggested incorrect procedure. For example, it says that it requires Internet to set it up. Well, I need it to be set up to have the Internet to begin with, right? What a Chicken and Egg procedure is that? For masses of novice users, it is all trouble. After I took a lot of time to set it up, it still does not work with one of my computer on the wireline port connection, and it also does not work with my wireline connected network printer. This rounter just can not sense this network printer on the network. Both of these 2 devices were working with my old Linksys rounter before I installed this router. All the WiFi functions seemed working. Without hesitation, I returned this product to Amazon the next day. This product wasted me a lot of time, not worthy of the money saved from its cheap price. D-link needs to seriously improve its product quality, design, and user friendliness. I remember now I had a similar problem 10 years ago when I bought a simple D-link router for really cheap sale price and returned it next day for it was not fully functional either.
Approximately 365 days ago, I had found an Aireo 1.5 GB mp3 player waiting for me under my tree. For a while, the two of us were inseperable. Of course, it did have some flaws in design. For a 1.5 GB player, it was pretty thick, almost triple the thickness of the 20 GB iPod. I didn't really care about the design at the time. I was happy with it, although it didn't hold much. Then all of the sudden, about 2 months ago, it started to 'malfunction', as the customer support group had put it, and they said that I had to pay 35 dollars to get the thing replaced! I thought about it, declined and hoped I got an iPod for Christmas, particularly a Video iPod.Thank god I did.The new '30 GB iPod video' actually holds 28.8 Gigabytes, but who cares? The picture is probably better than my PC! I downloaded some of the episodes of a show called 'X-Play', and they looked better than on my LCD! The only downside was that there was no wall adapter in the box...so sad. Oh well, I already have a compatible adapter, so I'm not upset! The sound quality is perfect, right now I'm listening to Blur's Leisure and I've never heard it better! Plus, the design is downright flawless. I've heard that the iPod Video is 45 percent slimmer than the iPod 20 GB. I've used a 20 GB model, and I never had problems with the thickness...but this is so thin, it's like a supermodel...only I can't marry an iPod.Overall, this would be a great buy for any music lover, not just the hardcore indie rockers like many I know. The price may be a bit steep, but if you care about your music collection then an iPod is just what you need!END COMMERCIAL
This is a very good DSRL camera for the price. I have a Canon 20D which only produces the same picture quality. Amazon.com has great service which allows you to return the product within 30 days without any restocking fee. This is one of the reasons why I love shopping from Amazon.com
it took me a long time to get and ipod nano. and now that i do, i don't ever want to part with it.It's fantastic. it's so incredibly small, i couldn't believe when i first saw. it fits on my hand, on any pocket, sometimes i even forget it's there.i was scared of breaking it but it's very resistent and it has impressed me.i love all the space it offers. i made the transition from a 128mb pendrive to a 2gb ipod.there's no comparison. at first, i didn't had enough music to fill it so i had to ask friends for music reccomendations. i also used amazon's recomendations system.i love all it's functions. i can read books or fics or even classwork. i can have all the lyrics to the songs. i can put thousands of photos. especially icons, who show all their color and majesty on the ipod screen.i can make a million playlist for all diferent moods and whatever. i can order by album,artist,genre,composer, whatever i want.if suddenly i want to listen to only a couple of songs, i can make playlists on the go.i can listen to audiobooks and put them all there. not just a few chapters at a time.i can listen to my whole library or just one playlist. put it in random or normal.shuffle all my playlist. or the artist. or the songs.i can play when i'm bored.use it as a hard-drive to transport things.keep my calendar.there's three things i always need. my cell phone, my camera and my ipod.
I've had the monitor for over two years now and it is still performing quite well. The picture is clear and bright and has not deteriorated with time. I did see one or two errant pixels (they would be bright green all the time), but this was temporary and they went away. I recall one reviewer saying the monitor looked flimsy; I suppose that isn't entirely wrong but it has performed well for a while now so I find it to be a quality product.
Inexpensive LCDs have Twisted Nematic (TN) panels, which change brightness and color tint with viewing angle and are not very fast. MVA and PVA try to fix those problems with TN. IPS (in plane switching) panels are the most color accurate but also not fast ... and they're expensive. I really wanted a VP930b which has an IPS panel, because I do photo editing, but went with the VP920b, which I've read has a TN panel, due to price. It's quite bright, crystal clear, and when set to the sRGB preset color accuracy is surprisingly good! The last couple of bright white shades are difficult to distinguish; dark grays down to "black" (actually, just very dark grey - TN panels don't really get to black - keep the room lights on and you won't notice) are nicely distinguishable and are a good neutral grey - not tinted. Color/brightness variation with viewing angle is there but is substantially less than I expected, less than I've seen in some other LCD monitors - still, you will want to sit directly in front of it. All in all, it's a keeper; I am pleasantly surprised with what I got for this price.
These films fill the bill, so to speak. I need to have a film on hand when I go on trips so this purchase was good.
This router throttles my 20 megabit per second (Mb/S) cable modem connection significantly, and it gets worse over time until it is unusable.Initially the speed drops from 20Mb/S down to about 16Mb/S. As time goes on it gets slower and slower, eventually ratcheting down to dial-up speeds (~50Kb/S).Bypass the router completely (i.e. plug directly into the cable modem) and the 20Mb/S throughput is still there. The problem is definitely the router.A reboot of the router will get you back to reasonable performance for a while (although never what it should be). But it does not last for long.Firmware updates haven't helped.Avoid this router!
This is exactly what we needed and it was shipped to us in record time. Would definitely purchase from them again.
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!
I purchased a Zune for 1 major reason: I have had two iPods that both died on me shortly after 1 year of ownership. I tried all the routes for disc recovery... to no avail. So the Zune....I figured since it was a Zune, it would be more compatible with my PC than other devices... wrong! Let me say, first and foremost,that I have a decent PC running Windows Media Center 2002 edition. I try the Zune at work, the first day I get it, and it is sweet. I like the software, it runs faster that iTunes, and I like how it categories its songs, etc. It is not the most intuitive interface, though. But I am pleased. I play a video on the Zune, and sweet! Now that is an idea, play the video wide angle as it should be. Just takes a second to get used to the altered controls. The sound is terrrific also. I highly recommend the traveling case for the Zune, the earbud headphones in it are great.When I take the Zune, home, however, I learn that Zune software will ONLY OPERATE on windows OS products, 2005 or greater. Determined not to return it and get an iPod, I go buy Windows Vista...... after installing Vista, I learn that my computer needs a better video card in order to run Vista better. And to better run the new video cards, I should upgrade my power supply... lolSO.. I upgrade my power supply to 650 watts...wow! And I get an ATI Radeon 1950 pro series.... all this $$ spent, but I will say it is pretty sweet.I am saying all this just to let you know, that the Zune, like all other investments from Microsoft, may require some upgrades on your machine. BE aware. If you are like me, and like tweaking your PC all the time, then it should be fun for you.I am greatly satisfied with the Zune's performance, overall. It plays fast, and I like the click wheel more than the scroll wheel. It responds quicker. The video quality on this device is fantastic... now if it will just last a couple years...Also, don't leave this Zune charging unattended, overnight. The battery can overcharge and it will expand. As a result your screen will crack. And Microsoft wont exchange the item.
compact and lightweight - powerful and clear! The field of view is smaller than normally desired for hunting but these are a greaat compromise of power and size.
While this case may protect well, in order to do any navigation with your zen vision m, you will have to:1. Take your zen out of this case every time you want to navigate2. Do what I did and cut a huge hole in the middle of the case where the buttons are so you can actually navigate.Don't be cheap like I was, put your money into a case that actually works.
I purchased 2 of these for my children's bedrooms. BOth of them went out after about 6-8 weeks. No wonder they were so cheap.
I have gone through four of these units. Several were defective out of the box. Sirius has the best customer service and replaced defective units without a problem. Buy at your own risk. However, you know it is backed up if there are problems.
The cable came in a very short time and I was able to use it immediately and it worked fine.
I have had this recorder changer for 5 years and have used it heavily. I have just completed archiving almost four thousand LP and cassette albums (approximately 6000 individual LPs and cassettes), as well as making fair use copies of CDs for my car player. It has been an excellent unit and is still going strong. I have not had many of the problems that some others have complained. It has many virtues and relatively few flaws.I live in a high dust area and with just regular simple cleaning, it has continued to perform well, while I have gone through two DVD players in the same time. It plays CD-Rs and CD-RWs with no problem, even non-audio CD-Rs copied on my computer. HOWEVER it will only record on the more expensive Audio or Music CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Although the manual says it will only use Phillips media, this is not true. I have had no problems with Sony or Maxell (about a 1% failure rate) and few problems with Memorex and the Walmart off brand (about a 4% failure rate) CD-R audio discs. These usually are failures to initialize or "disc error". Texting is possible but for me is too much trouble for the benefit. Sound quality of the copy is excellent, both in the first generation (digital) and second generation (analog) recordings.The machine does have some quirks. It is fairly sensitive to voltage fluxuations when in the record mode, especially in the first ten minutes of deck operation. This results in a skip recorded to the end of the disc, ruining the disc if it is a CD-R, and requiring an erase and re-record of the material when using a CD-RW. I have solved this by playing a CD prior to beginning a record session. The unit will occasionally "freeze up". This is remedied by unplugging the unit for about a minute. This has only happened to me about a dozen times in five years. You can not finalize or erase from the remote. Recording from analog sources require you to manually add the tract markers from the remote. This cannot be done without the remote. The changer operation, while quieter than some contemporary machines, is noisier than the new Sony changer (not a recorder) in my daughter's system. There is no changer noise recorded on the target disc when recording a program from the changer side, though. And the CD to CD copying is only at 2X. Also, if you want to do any electronic cleanup of the cassette or LP, you will have to use a CD-RW or use 2 CD-Rs and use the program on your computer to re-record the "cleaned" files. What you get from the recorder itself is a 100% exact copy of what is on the tape or LP surface, "pops", "ticks" and all.All in all, this machine has been a workhorse and an excellent purchase. It is a shame that Phillips has discontinued it.
The system is not a bad product. A little light weight for my taste. (feels cheap) It does work very well, and no problems at all so far. Good sound quality for what you pay for. However, I feel it can break easily if not taken good care of. But as a starter wireless microphone system, I feel I made the right choice. For anyone wanting to buy their first system, this is a good place to start.
first time I had one. Excellent,fun and easy to use and very effective. Very accurte driving direction,gives the time of arrival and distance. If you make a mistake, it will make the needed corrections.Going on a trip in sept,flying and renting a car, will take the unit with me. No complaints yet.
Very impressed with the intricate cuts this cover had for the hold button, SD slots, power button. I had bought another cover prior to this one and it did not have slot openings to access the hold button, which I tend to use a lot. It also comes with a semi-durable plastic belt clip, which i probably won't use regularly as it looks like it can snap after a few uses. this item came with an armband and protective screen also. The screen was easy to apply but make sure you are not around too much lint or dust to maintain a smooth application surface. Overall, a good buy. I would order from them again in the future if needed.
This is the 2nd Nikon Coolpix I've owned; the 1st needed to be replaced after a years use when the plastic cover for the battery compartment broke. I love the size of this S9 - easy to pack into a purse or pocket and I found it to be fairly intuitive to use. I love these smaller point and shoot digital cameras since I like to carry one around at all times in case some interesting photo op comes along. I was able to take some absolutely beautiful close up photos of flowers, etc. with bright color and a sharp image. However, I found the flash to be very weak and any picture of a moving object that required a flash turned out blurry and dark. I also found this type of zoom lens to be somewhat limiting. But I have to say the thing that has really turned me off the Coolpix line is that after a little over a year of use, this camera just died. A pop/snap sound, black screen, and that was it. I have since replaced it with a Canon which I am very happy with so far - the photos are beautiful, the camera feels solid, and there are terrific features. I am hoping that the Canon digital camera will be more durable since I don't enjoy replacing cameras every year.
I got the iTrip to enjoy my iPod in my car, because my new car doesn't have a cassette. (In the old car I had the cassette player adapter.) I love the ability to listen to my iPod in the car without the wires. Especially nice is the fact that with the iTrip, I can put my iPod inside the armrest, out of site of thieves, and it will still transmit just fine. The sound is certainly not Hi Fidelity, but it is quite better than the incessant fading in and out of regular radio stations.Also, I recommend the Belkin TuneBase for iPod mini! It keeps my iPod charged!
Rec'd the Samsung Smart Media card 128MB. Was just exactly what I needed. Arrived very quickly after I ordered and was in perfect condition. Thank you so much for your efficiency. I always get good results from Amazon.com everytime I order. Would recommend this product and Amazon.com to everyone. Judith Propes
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!
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!
The headset feels pretty good, I can hear clearly but the only complain that I've got from the other people on the phone is that my voice is muted and can not be clearly heard. As a result I mostly use this set on those meetings where I have to mostly listen, but when I have to speak I switch to the handset.
I purchased this stand when I had to give my MacBook Pro back and shift over to a PC. Going from a Hengedocks for MBP to this was easy (for the stand...giving back my Mac, that was harder).The 3M stand does not take up much real estate on my desk, which is why I purchased this over any other. I have precious little depth on my desk, so getting my PC up and out of the way is a great thing. I was able to adjust the stand to put my ultra portable screen side-by-side my larger monitor (already on a monitor riser), so I can easily work across the two screens. It is also easy to adjust for when I place my iPad on it, or my larger PC.Overall, very pleased. Will continue to use this with all my hardware.The only reason not a 5-star is I would love for there to be some port-replication or USB hub capabilities included. Having to plug and unplug mouse, keyboard, external webcam, monitor, audio is a bit of a pain. Overall, still a great riser.
Three years ago I bought a Kodak EasyShare C533 camera with the series 3 printer dock. After much use the dock stopped printing. Looking around for a replacement, I was shocked at the prices, $399.99 just for a printer dock. Got one from E-bay for about $80.00 and so far it works fine. Had a problem with lines in the picture with one cartridge but apparently it was just that one defective cartridge. Initially I changed cartridges when told to by the printer and have had some extra paper ever since, now I change cartridges when it just won't print any more and my reserve is not growing. Cartridge/paper bundles have also gotten pretty expensive but I take my SD card to the store for processing for big batches of pictures and use the printer for a few pictures at a time and so for the convenience, no big complaint. The printer does need to be unplugged for reset due to various minor problems but I've gotten pretty much used to that. Kodak does not do a good job labeling the paper/cartridge bundles (there is one for the G series printers - not compatible with series 3). In the last few months local stores have stopped stocking the paper/cartridge bundles so it was Amazon.com to the rescue and at a cheaper price that the last store price for the 160 count bundle - and every time I went to buy a bundle, it cost more than previously. This unit prints pictures that have a greater three dimensional quality than what comes from the store/lab but takes a bit of attention to take care of paper feed and various other little problems that crop up. Overall, I have had good luck and enjoy having this printer/dock.
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.
I bought this printer for SOHO use. The unit is well made and well designed. The output is very good, and the print speed is wicked fast, including the time to print the first page. The big seller for me was the built-in 100-base T ethernet port, which allows all network computers to share the device without needing a dedicated print server on the LAN. The setup is pretty easy, althought not exactly straighforward. To use as a network printer, first install the SyncThru software, which will install and configure the IP connectivity for the unit. Then install the print driver, and manually change the port from LPT1 (default) to the newly created Samsung network printer port created by SyncThru. That's it -- I was up and running within 15 minutes and never needed to look at the manual. Installing as a local printer will take half of that time. I would recommend setting a static IP address instead of DHCP, although this may not be necessary if your LANs IP allocation pool doesn't change often. Did I forget to mention it also handles duplex printing?I am very pleased with this unit and would reccomend it to anyone looking for a commercial-grade laser at a consumer-grade price.
I've read the reviews on this product and I have to say that even though is somewhat slow the Linkstation work as advertised.The setup was easy but slow. I hooked it up on my Dlink wireless router and now I'm able access it from anywhere. Sure it's not as fast as I would want to, but works great!
When I ordered this I had a MacBook Pro laptop c. 2007. This lock fit fine. Then I upgraded my laptop to the current MacBook Pro (2010), which has the unibody construction. The width of the metal around the lock slot in the unibody Mac is wider than the distance between the locking bar and the shaft on this lock, meaning you can not turn it the 90 degrees necessary to lock.
I purchased 2 packages of these and tried burning 4 disks from one package and 1 disk from the other--each with different content. My burner showed the burns as being successful, but, when played, each disk faltered at about 70% through. The disks would then intermittenly run and pause for about five minutes before normally playing again until reaching about 95% of the recording before freezing completely.As it's a real bummer to watch 95% of a recording and then not be able to watch the ending; don't buy Matrix disks.
well here it is a month after christmas and the cd player is only output the sound from the left channel, radio is fine so i will send it in for repairs, first philips product ever had that failed..
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
This player is one of the first of its kind that I could find. Forget buying a memory only MP3 player for $300 and only get the capability to play 12 songs! I now have the capability to play around 200 songs! The car adapter was the deciding factor for me as I travel frequently. Like many previous reviews have mentioned, the only drawback is the lack of ID3 technology. But come on, if you cannot figure out what songs you have on your own CD then maybe you should not be operating electronic devices. The sound quality is great and the shuffle logic is good too. I would recommend not creating any sub directories though, just put a straight list of MP3's on the CD. Thumbs UP in my opinion!
The 1st Generation Ipod Nano was an incredible device but of course Apple would improve on it later. The 2nd Generation could go as high as 8GB compared to 4GB Max on Gen 1. The design was sleeker and sturdier. While Gen 1 was boxy and 2-toned Generation 2 was like a metal bar, truly a thing of beauty. It has a longer battery charge and is superior in every way. One could not be blamed for thinking that Generation 3 could only get better. Well - yes and no. The obvious upgrade is that you can watch video on Gen 3; you can download movies, TV shows, and music videos direct from itunes very easily. The coolness factor here should not be underestimated; it is amazing. If you are a frequent Plane / Train traveler this is a great device. Now the drawbacks: The screen is very small for video. If you're trapped somewhere this is great but how many of us are going to watch this tiny screen when we have TV's in every room. I have to believe that most people using the Nano are using it for music. Generation 3 is wider and bulkier than Gen 2. It fits awkwardly in an armband if you're walking or exercising. Also the control wheel is smaller. If you're working the controls without looking at it you'll find that it's not as easy as Gen 2 and you'll make more mistakes. Bottom line is that Generation 2 is the best of the 3. Unfortunately Apple only makes Gen 3 now. But you can buy a refurbished one directly from Apple for 150 dollars. It's like new and comes with a 1 year warranty.
Overall, I think the camera is a great purchase. It is very easy to use or learn to use. My mom, whom barely even knows how to turn on a computer, learned how to use the camera quite quickly. The only problem I see is that the camera does not come with any type of memory card. Therefore, when we were using it Christmas morning (I gave it to mom for Christmas) we were unable to take but only 8 pictures. That was a little annoying.Amber :-)
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 just very nice and well made add on for my MacBook Pro. I have the new version of the MacBook Pro with the LED backlight screen. I've had the skin now for about 2 months and no real scratches on it. It clipped on with no problems. Heat hasn't been an issue even when I'm booted into Windows and running a game on it. My remote still works with it. All the ports work with everything I have.And I've had some compliments on how well my laptop looks. I mean it just makes the MacBook Pro look even better.
I have not had to use the service plan, but I received the plan via email almost immediately, and then I received a hard-copy of the plan via US Postal Service shortly thereafter.
When we bought our new bigscreen TV, we shot our budget on the TV itself, and then were disappointed in the sound it produced. I checked at Best Buy, at Circuit City, and at Target, but found Amazon to offer the best value for this product, which seemed to suit my needs very well.It arrived on two days, a nice surprise. Out of the box, the only thing it did not include was the special Y Pr Pb cable needed for my HD-ready TV, but that was easily found at the local Radio Shack. If you are buying this at Amazon, however, you might want to buy the cable at the same time.The set up instructions were well-written and easy to follow, even for a non-techie like me. Within 15 minutes, I had Monty Python and the Holy Grail blasting in my rec room. Piece of cake!The combination DVD/VCR saves space and offers both formats with only one hook up. This makes for fewer cables and connections. In fact, I still have plenty of connections to add a video game system and my old BetaMax (which is still in like new condition) and have a complete video system. The picture quality of both DVD & VCR is very good.The sound quality is better than I expected for the price. Aesthetically, the unit is pleasing, and the speakers small and inobtrusive. I feel like I got a lot for my money, and if you are just looking for something to pump up the volume a little, this might be a good purchase for you, too. I am certain that a true audiophile would find fault with this, but to my untrained ear, my movies and CDs sound great!The remote seems a bit hard to learn, but I am certain I will get used to it. All functions are menu driven, and the menu seems easy enough. It is just getting used to what button does what that I need to practice.Overall, I can't believe that I got this much sound and function for under $200 including shipping! Looking for a home theater system that won't break the bank? You found it!
I cannot recommend HP to anybody anymore. The company introduced regional coding, which means printer cartridges from one region cannot be used in another. For most this is probably not an issue, for those busily traveling around it is. Also, it is an issue of principle, its bad enough for DVD, but printer cartridges? HP has introduced this rather secretely and if you don't read the box cover etc very carefully, you may not notice. The main issue is in Europe. I got caught out. I bought a 3 catridges overseas - I could not use them on my HP printer. I asked for a refund, HP Email Support (US) was nice but ineffective. HP Customer Support (Europe) was snotty and very rude. I think HP does not care about its customers and this cost me over US$75, almost 50% of my printer (my sixth and last HP). Don't buy HP.
I purchased this unit a year ago and use it about once a week. It is very fast, depending on your CF card. I've offloaded images at 30 MB/second, which is about all USB 2.0 can do. I use it with Lexar 133X/300X cards and SanDisk Extreme III cards - they all perform impressively. The SD/MMC slot works equally well. I've used it with SanDisk, Sony, and Lexar cards.The unit has only two limitations, but they weren't limitations when I purchased it. It doesn't do SD/HD and it doesn't do CF UDMA, but it never was represented as such. Maybe SanDisk will do an upgrade in the near future.I purchased this unit for $25, so I don't understand the current high price. But, if it drops in the future to a more reasonable, affordable price don't hesitate to buy one. Given the current economic climate, SanDisk could modernize the unit or they could stop manufacturing it and you'd be left to purchase one of the many cheaper pieces of junk that are out there. My opinon.
I absolutely love these cables. Super dependable. I travel all the time and so I needed a snagless cable that is CAT 6 andat the same time that can be inserted well, be snug, be dependable every time and also that can be removed from a wall or floor socket with ease. This is the cable !
If your main concern is not getting lost and getting quality directions to where you need to go, this is your unit. I don't need mine to play mp3's, etc etc. I bought one used for $185 and couldn't be happier. One thing to watch out for if you really care is that if you buy it used, you probably won't be able to update the map to the most recent map on the Garmin website for free. I didn't do this, and it hasn't been a problem at all using the last map version.This is the first Streetpilot model that will say the actual street name to you instead of must flashing it up on the screen ("Turn Left on Maple Street" rather than "Turn Left 300 feet ahead" and flashing maple street on the screen. The streetpilot 330 doesn't do this. If you get a Nuvi, you'll have to pay 350 or so to get the same feature. This feature is essential.On satellite reception:The GPS seems to look straight up at the sky. It loses reception when you're driving underneath a highway (where the highway is above you for a while, not just driving under a bridge). This hasn't been an issue though. Its gotten me everywhere I need to go. Other than driving under a highway for long periods of time, or going through tunnels, the GPS doesn't lose signal, even in storms.
I BOUGHT MY CANNON MP 600 AS REFURBISHED, ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO.( VERY CHEAP) I HAVE PRINTED OFF AT LEAST 500 PHOTOS. I KEEP ALL THE FAMILY UP ON WHAT ALL THE RELATIVES LOOK LIKE IN OUR OLD AGE.. I ALSO BOUGHT IT BECAUSE OF THE SEPERATE COLOR INK CARTRIGES.. WHICH I HAVE FOUND USING THE ONLINE CHEAP INK COLORS, WORK AS WELL AS THE EXPENSIVE ONES. I SET IT UP ALL BY MYSELF.. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH IT UNTIL ABOUT A WEEK AGO. AND I TURNED IT ON AND IT STAYED ON A FEW SECONDS AND SHUT OFF. IT IS ELECTRICAL.(I AM SURE) I HAVE SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY THAT CAN PROBABLY FIX IT. "IF NOT" I WILL BE LOOKING ONLINE TO GET ME ANOTHER ONE JUST LIKE IT.. AS A MATTER OF FACT THAT IS WHAT I WAS DOING TONITE..I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER BRANDS OF PRINTERS,,BUT, MY CANNON MP 600 IS MUCH BETTER THEN ANY OTHER BRAND OUT THERE, "AS FAR AS PHOTOS ARE CONCERNED." YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED WITH THIS PRINTER... ALSO I LOVE DOING BUSSINESS WITH AMAZON! THEY HAVE NOT DISAPOINTED ME EITHER.
Have only used this product a couple of times - yet quality is very good and no complaints about them. Plus you cannot beat the price!!!
I purchased these headphones recently in preparation a long plane trip to California this summer. I've used noise-canceling headphones in the past and know what's expected of them, however keep in mind I'm not an audiophile.Pros:* Headphones come in a nice faux-leather bag.* Included in this bag are two adapters for stereo input and airplanes (the two pronged one).Cons:* Audio is extremely quiet. On my iPhone, even with the EQ calibrated on "loudest" and the volume all the way up, I could barely hear my music.* When you CAN actually hear the music, it's not very impressive at all. The audio is extremely "tinny" and deep bass becomes distorted.* The headphones themselves are held together by two very thin plastic bands that go over your head. I was afraid they were going to fall apart in my hand, not to mention in my suitcase in the airport.* Very uncomfortable! The plastic is not padded well at all and get's uncomfortable very quickly, especially around the ears. I don't have particularly large ears however it did not fully cover them.* Here's my favorite: The sound canceling doesn't do anything! I've used $300 Bose SC headsets and $100 Sony SC headsets and both absolutely blew this one away. Now I understand it's $30 however to be perfectly honest I couldn't tell the difference between on or off! (and yes, I did insert batteries).After reading all these reviews, there's a chance I received a faulty product however I don't believe so. Due to the horrible audio, abysmal sound canceling, and uncomfortable fit, I have to say I wouldn't recommend this product to my cat, much less another Amazon user.STAY AWAY FROM THESE HEADPHONES!
This product has a great set of features and a great UI but it does not work. I am using the 1.012 firmware and it is constantly rebooting. I just logged in remotely to it and lost my connection and can't regain it. I setup 5 IPSEC VPN connections and that made it even more unstable plus it constantly disconnects the VPN connections. At this point all I have to do is ping the other VPN routers and it crashes. It replaced a Linksys VP41 and an old Microsoft wireless router (setup in WAP mode). That environment was extremely stable. I partially bought this Wireless router because it claims to have extended wireless range. Funny thing is the range is worse then the old Microsoft wireless router. How can that be when the Microsoft router has only one small antenna. I have used tons of routers in the past and is by far the most unstable one I have ever used. I hope this message gets to Linksys management and they overhaul the product and release a firware update asap. If the firmware release fixes all of the above problems I will make sure to update my post until then please take my advice and not buy this product. Help this review helps others.
My camera arrived in Great shape. This camera is so fool proof! Having a great time using it and showing it off. Looking to purchase a larger zoom lens now. It's very user friendly. Thanks Amazon for guiding me to this EOS XT!
Works will in the greater NY/NJ metro area. Experience minimal signal interference and very easy to use. Handy to not lose the car adapter.Would be better if it was able to charge the device at the same time
I own one of these, and also one of the successor product, the 7600GR. Both are great radios, and ideal for travel. However, both have similar weaknesses. The fist is that telescopic antenna is fragile and prone to breakage. The second is a very flimsy power socket that is soldered directly to the circuit board. Movement of the plug in the socket can cause the solder joints to weaken, effectively depriving the unit of external power.Having said that, the radio gives better performance on NiMH batteries and fully charged batteries will last quite a long time. For the size and the price, you can't beat it, particularly for sync-AM reception. Only the Sangean 909 comes close.
I was pleasantly surpised. Booster was in the mailbox about 18-hours after I ordered it. Much improved reception. Everyone should have one of these!
I shopped all the eletronic stores qithin 50 miles of my home. Best Buy, Circuit City and even Sears. Amazon had the very best price and free shipping. The set arrived just one day after the estamated time and was set up in my home with out a problem. The picture on this televison is the best i have seen at any price. Granted it may not be as viewable from the side as an LCD or Plasma but for me it works well. Oh by the way the price had dropped silghtly after I ordered the set and Amazon gave me a credit on my credit card for the full amopunt of the drop. I am very pleased and will alsways check Amazon befor buying elese where.
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.
After the reading the reviews, both positive and negative, I went ahead and purchased the Zune 30. Big mistake! My initial load of music and pics went smoothly but it all went downhill from there. The device kept freezing or timing out each time I tried to add new music or pictures. I re-installed software, did both hard and soft resets and neither worked. After repeated attempts I am now only able to use 5Gb of the 30 Gb I paid for. I am unable to add anything. Support has been totally useless. They keep repeating the same instructions never mind the fact that you have repeatedly tried these same suggestions. Before purchasing, I suggest you check out the forums out there to get a feel of other owners' experiences. Believe me, there is a reason that, for all its great features and good pricing, Microsoft has not been able to gain a larger share of the market. This device was a big disappointment!!
I bought this almost a year a go, and i have no regrets, its the best choice i made.This mouse is reaaaaally confortable, easy to store and really fast!i recomend it. I use it with my laptop, and i specially love the fact that it is retractable and i dont have to deal with bateries.
1. They sound great without an amp.2. they sound much better with an amp.3. they feel like wearing a "pillow" on your head4. Soundstage is excellent, a bit laid back5. There is less volume in the treble region, this allows the music to last longer without wearing out your ears.6. If you remove the foam over the drivers the sound becomes a bit clearer and brighter, however the soundstage changes and for me it sounded a bit out of balence when i did that.7. there are after market cables that cost the same as the headphone itself, i cannot say if the cable actually make it sound better.8. Other great headphones: KGS K 701, Grado RS-1, Beyer DT 880. however, it is worth noting that the Sennheiser cost less than all of these.
Exactly what I needed and at the right price. Was shipped and arrived much sooner than I anticipated.
Sound only comes out of one side and the quality is really bad, can hardly hear it at all.
easy to use, good sound quality, good price, works w/Rhapsody, even has an FM tuner that works fine. It's too small though - I lost it. I'll probably buy another one and put it on my key ring.
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 like the KX-TCA430 better, as my head size smaller and it fits good on me. I ordered the extra one KX-TCA60 as the price good for spare one. The TCA60 is much light weighted but the TCA430 is more durable to me.
I live in the country where two-second power outages are common, making it essential for me to have a battery backup so I don't lose valuable work-in-progress. After my last UPS power back-up failed, I bought two of these APC back-ups, one for a Mac running OS X and one for a brand new Window XP machine. I installed, without incident on both systems, the included CD-ROM software for automatic saving and shutdown. (The box says the software is also compatible with Mac OS 9.0.4 and higher; and Windows 98/ME/2000.) Although this UPS is not as powerful as many (it provides up to 16 minutes of back-up power depending on monitor, CPU power requirements, and whatever else you connect to it - in my case, only five minutes or so), it is adequate for the average home consumer.This product is extremely well-priced. You should protect your electronics with a surge protector anyway, so why not pay a little more and get both surge protection and battery back-up? Even in areas where power glitches are not common, this is well worth buying. It only takes one frustrating incident to make one regret not having it.
I bought this charger last year after a recommendation from someone on my car forum. My battery had gotten down to 10.8 volts and nearly froze. Death to a battery will occur if it freezes.It saved my battery, and many of my friends have already replaced their batteries. Now my car is on it's second Winter hibernation. When it tops off, I'll move it to our daily drivers that sit out in the cold to maintain those batteries.For the price, this is one of the "best bang for your bucks" that I have encountered.After you get your CTEK 3300 look up the comfort indicator, less than $10 USD. This will allow you to check the state of your battery all year round.
My husband and step-son both received one of these for Christmas. I poo-poohed the whole Ipod hoopla. How could this be so much better than any other brand? I have an old Rio MP3 player that is really good, but has only 56mb internal and expandable to 320 with MMC. Why do you need 30GB? Well, after playing around with my husband's Ipod (get your minds out of the gutter), I came to one conclusion: these Ipods are great!We could literally put every CD we own on this Ipod. The sound quality is excellent. You can choose to listen to many variations of the music:by genre, artist, shuffle, playlists. It's also neat that you can load the album art along with the songs.There are a couple negatives:1. Ear-buds (don't like them)2. The battery life seems short to me. My step-son is constantly charging his.3. To charge it, you have to do it through the USB port on the computer. You can buy a home charger, but they are not cheap.All in all, I was very impressed with the 30GB Ipod. I want one now!
Very easy to use and can be used for numerous customized projects: cards, photos, wall clings, etc. The paper is sturdy enough that you can layer them for effect, embellish, punch and cut designs. A great product!Unlike some brands where you have to hunt for the perforation to peel the backing off, the diagonal backing makes it easy to do this.
Once I figured out how to get the unit to work..trial & error, despite handbook, it was a breeze.Unfortunately the support tel# & the iternet address is no longer in service. I'm not sure of the company.
BEWARE - I bought this with the Sony Walkman D-JF041 because it was included in Amazon's suggested bundle of items frequently bought together.But it doesn't fit that Walkman. The case itself seems well made, and can be adjusted to fit my waist easily enough. However, the case is about 5 inches across, does not stretch, and though the Walkman I bought (the D-JF041) it for is only slightly wider than 5 inches, I can only use it by unzipping it all the way and jamming the Walkman partway in so that it sticks over the top. At least I could push it down securely enough so that I could use it at the gym while waiting for the larger replacement I ordered, theTune Belt Deluxe Plus Cd Player Carrier, which is wide enough for the Walkman and also has room for extra CDs (or my driver's license and some cash for the grocery store) and an outside zipped pocket for my car keys - all features this Sony carrying case lacks.This belt is clearly made for another device - the open window in it doesn't relate to anything on my Walkman - and while it's well made, the open window limits its use as a small belt pack too. Should you happen to have whatever it was made to fit, it's no doubt a great purchase. Otherwise not.Now that I have my Tune Belt carrier, my Sony belt is going in the trash.
These lasted a whole two months. The wiring is awful. Started crackling 4 weeks or so after purchased. They may be cheap and the sound is not bad but you get what you pay for. Little money, little use! Good Bye Koss!
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...
I know people love to hate Microsoft -- but they do sell good hardware. When I finally had to abandon my ancient Trust ergonomic keyboard because my new laptop wouldn't support an AT connector even through an adaptor, I went straight for a Microsoft keyboard -- the Microsoft Natural 4000. I've had it just over a year, so it's time to report.The 4000 is a split-and-angled layout designed to reduce RSI. Even though I'd been using such a layout for the last ten years, it did take me a few days to get used to this one, as the exact slope and dishing of the keypads is slightly different to my old one. And I can remember how long it took me to get used to an ergonomic keyboard the first time. If you've never used one before it will take a while to adapt, especially if you're like me and have a fast but totally untrained typing method that wanders all over the keyboard.It's well worth taking the time, as for most people a good split keyboard such as this will reduce the risk of RSI and help people who already have problems. This model is very comfortable to use -- the keys generally give good feedback without feeling spongy or requiring a lot of force, although the space bar needs something of a heavy hand. There's an integrated padded wrist rest, which is very comfortable and used properly reduces arm strain. There are foldaway feet to raise the back of the keyboard if desired, but there is also a clip-on platform for the front of the keyboard which gives a slight reverse slope, which is actually more comfortable for many people. (Note that it may not a good idea to rest your wrists/palms on the rest while actually hitting keys -- what it's good for is dropping your hands into a supported rest position for a second while you think about what to type next.) I have RSI that will flare up with very little provocation, and this is one of the two most comfortable keyboards I've ever used. One word of warning -- I use a left-handed mouse, and you'll have to stretch for the mouse if you place it on the right.There's a collection of extra buttons, some programmable -- most of which I personally don't use, but which are likely to be useful to some people. The two that I do find I use regularly are the zoom lever, which is a godsend when trying to read webpages with tiny fonts, and the mute key, which lets me switch off the sound *fast* when I hit a webpage with annoying embedded sound.The shape means that it takes up quite a bit more desk space than a standard keyboard. One word of warning -- I use a left-handed mouse, and you'll have to stretch for the mouse if you place it on the right.It's relatively pricy by the standards of ordinary consumer keyboards, but if you have problems with RSI and this one works for you, it's worth the extra money, and it's a *lot* cheaper than some specialist keyboards.
This is the first lens i have purchased for my Canon Rebel Xs. It works great and is super easy to use. I love that it comes with a hood. Often the hood isn't included and a flimsy piece of plastic from canon can cost upwards to $20. The only thing i don't like is that the hood can't be on for the lens cap to fit on the lens. you have to unscrew the hood to replace the cap. Not the end of the world though. I have a Sigma 35mm camera and it has rock solid construction. This lens matches that same quality.
Up until the last couple of months this TV has performed beautifully, vivid picture, no streaking and amazing details (especially with DVD).We've had this model for just over two years and we are now having daily shutdown problems with it. The TV will randomly shut down and will not turn back on for several hours. We've talked to Sharp's customer service and tried basic trouble shooting to no avail. I will say the wait time and their staff are courteous but I dislike being in the position to have to call them. Sharpe's final response to this is to bring it to a service center and pay for the repair. Fair enough since it's no longer under warranty but considering it's cost and the extra money paid expecting quality I'm left very dissatisfied with the ownership experience. Funny how things change, this will be the first (and by far most expensive) TV which only lasted two years before needing repair. The next closest TV Set (A Panasonic) to require repair was over 18 years old before it started losing picture quality. I know which brand I won't be buying or recommending in the future.AN
This is one of the few maybe the only mp3 player running with one AA battery.Not any mp3 player could be such effective. with a single alkaline AA battery it can run more than 45 hours. So you dont need to worry to carry a charger , or have to find a computer with usb port for charging it.It runs almost all popular audio formats without any problem. its instant , extremely responsive for any command. loading mp3 s is only drag and drop.it lacks only unuseful preferences.Sound quality is in the top.User interface is pretty easy and intuitive.Unfortunatelly its out dated. i dont know why but they have to create a brother of it again.8gb version of it may lead the market !
I have had the pci card for 2 months. Obvisouly, It hasn't been long enough to test any type of durability, however it was easier than easy to install. That was awesome! Besides that, you can't beat the price!
I owned one of the early split keyboards for years (theMicrosoft Natural Keyboard Elite). This one is a *huge* improvement on that early model! The soft palm rests and reverse angle make for an extremely comfortable experience. Most keys are almost silent, except for the space bar. The space bar would be my only complaint - it makes a slapping noise that is noticeable mostly because the other keys are so quiet. They keyboard overall has a solid feel to its construction. I'm very happy with this keyboard and wish I would have upgraded years ago.
Although I would really like to give this stand three stars, I can't give it any more than two. The stand is beautiful, sturdy and does a good job of holding your laptop. Great. It contains a cable routing hole in the rear to keep cables neat. Smart. That said, this product suffers from a single major design flaw that just can't be overlooked: The cable routing hole is too small to accommodate the DVI plug from an apple Cinema display, despite the fact that the stand is shown *right next to* an apple cinema display in the product's retail packaging.FAIL.Fail. Fail. Fail.Did rain design not try to plug this into a single laptop accompanied by a Cinema Display before taking the design to the manufacturing step? Incredible. Sure, you can bypass the hole for the cinema display plug, but then what's the point in having the cable routing in the first place???
so far this keyboard has been great and for the current price, i think it was well worth it. the thing i dont like about the product is the corded keyboard, and the limited range that the mouse has, and also it would be nice if the mouse came with more buttons and not the standard two button optical mouse. but besides that everything is great! and the fingerprint reader is incredibly useful! i will comment again if i have any prblems.
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.
While the ipod is attached to this unit there is constant static which makes listening to my music terrible. As a previous review stated the sound, at its lowest volume, is way to loud for being in the sleep mode. Contacting the company representative was a giant waste of time. The two suggestions they made did nothing to resolve this problem. They should have just advised to buy a different product from a rebutable company - as they are not!
Recently my cordless ergonomic keyboard died and I replaced it with this model. What an improvement! This keyboard is incredibly comfortable and really reduces fatigue and strain to the wrists. The only very minor issue is the space bar that is a bit noisy and stiff. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the construction and features of this keyboard and think it's an excellent value for the money!
This camera is amazing. It, however, as all digital SLRs have, has a steep learning curve. If you just want to take pictures of the family, you won't be impressed. However if you are interested in other realms of photography, such as macro, nature, landscape, artistic, this is the perfect camera.
Was probably quick five years ago. You can now get a 15 minute charger for around the same price. One of my few bad buys at amazon.
I have a IBM Thinkpad T400. I used to use a tilted-angel laptop stand, which would raise the laptop approximately 20 degrees. This worked for awhile, but after extended use I noticed neck problems from having my head tilted down all the time. I also noticed that I would regularly "lean in" to my monitor, since it would be so far from my keyboard.I searched the web for laptop stands and man, is there a lot of junk out there. But the 3M Vertical Notebook riser is the *perfect* stand for my office and my notebook.Why? First, it supports an adjustable angle, but the angles are all WAY higher than what you find in typical stands. I have mine at nearly 80 degrees. This makes the monitor height exactly what it is supposed to be -- the top of my monitor is at eye level. And, it brings the monitor quite a few inches closer, to exactly its desired distance -- arm's length.So now, my setup includes a split keyboard (goldtouch), a comfortable mouse, and the vertical riser. Finally, an ergonomic home desktop office that is powered by my notebook computer!
For the size and price of these speakers the sound is incredible!I cannot believe the bass response coming out of a 5 1/8" bass speaker - wow! And the tweeter response is no slouch either. If you're on a budget and want a decent sounding bookshelf speaker Sony delivers!
Works great. A must have for any one who seriously uses their kitchen, and cut lots of veggies.Four stars only because of the quality of the plastic. It gets stained easily by the food, and color is almost impossible to wash off. So from first use it already looked old.
No big surprises - this works as you'd expect it to. It has a replaceble fuse and is an "official" Garmin product.You need one of these if you are navigating at night so you can keep your backlight on the whole time.
I have a tungsten T5 and bought this wifi card instead of the original Palm Wifi Card to have wireless Internet access from Hotspots. Unfortunately this Lan Card has been not recognized by the Palm OS. There is even no driver for this operational system at the manufacter 's home page. So if you intend to buy a lan card for your palm I suggest to check the compatibility of your Operational System before you make the mistake I've done. Regards...
Amazing what can be packaged in such a small case. This camera takes incredible pictures. I had a Cannon digital camera before, and I was very happy with it, this one surpasses my expectations. The movies are very crisp, and look almost as good as if they were filmed with a camcorder. The only minus for the price it costs is you can't zoom in the movie mode once you start recording. I have a friend with an Olympis which does zoom in this mode but no sound, and the movies look like they are filmed on an old super8 movie; fun but I'll be keeping my Cannon. If you want to film in different perspectives just stop filming change the zoom, and shoot some more. Then make your movie with the easy to use software. Editing the movies with transitions is actually a lot of fun. If you set the price aside this camera is a very good value. You're not going to buy a camera every few months so spend the money, and get what you will really be happy with.
I'm happy to say this product has increased signal strength from a rooftop antenna so that all three of our TV's now have beautiful digital reception. Prior to installing the signal booster two of the TV's were unable to receive our local Public TV stations. Now all stations come in prefect. Money well spent. Also very easy to install.
great product. I have used GPS's in the past and this is by far one of the nicest ones I have ever used. I would not recommend as a first GPS however.
Product was received in a timely fashion; am very pleased with this Targus Mouse thus far. Works perfectly with my Studio 1745. Product arrived in good order.
This is the third Escort 8500 I have tried. The previous, after a month of usage, would give me random readings at any time of the day, even on the open road. And when I say random readings, I'm talking about K-band, Ka-Band, and X-Band fluctuating wildly between the three bands even when I'm the only car within a 10 mile radius.It was especially bad in the morning before the sun came up. The afternoons were a bit calmer, but I was still receiving wild signals. If a cop were to ever approach me, there's no way I'd know if it were a real signal or a false alarm.My 3rd Escort (normally) works fine. I can get a 1-2 mile warning on the highway and it works just fine in town. However, I still have issues in the morning on my way to work. Ka-band fluctuates wildly for around 10 minutes until the unit decides to calm down. I don't understand this. I know I won't be buying another Passport when this unit finally takes a dump.To make a long story short, the detector works amazingly when it WANTS TO WORK. Detection is strong and accurate from a long distance, however, for some reason these things are not built to last. Buy at your own risk, or get a Valentine.
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.
Well, you should be able to figure this out on your own if you're still reading reviews. Just want to throw in my 2 cents, but these are hands down, the best headphones i've ever had.PROS:RIDICULOUSLY CheapSound Quality = FantasticBass is pretty damn good. just put on some bass booster & it's fantastic.CONS:Not the most sturdy headphones, but lasting me a few months already.Literally, cheapest headphones you will find. Sound Quality is FANTASTIC. I've spent over 50$ on headphones before, worst decision ever. I could buy a few of these, and it would last me forever.Seriously, stop looking for headphones, just buy these. you will not regret it whatsoever.Final Note: If you listen to dubstep, techno, etc, the bass isnt the heaviest, so some songs you won't feel the bass as heavy cause you need some subwoofers. Anywho, it suffices, for the most part. Goes pretty damn well with Flux Pavilion, etc (:
I'm no audiophile, but I definitely have an ear for quality in my music. So, after moving out on my own I decided to invest in a stereo system for my own entertainment, and for entertaining guests. I picked to get a pair of the JBL E100 units.I'm not into movies, or TV; I don't even own a TV. But, I love listening to radio and recorded music.The build quality of these speakers is very good, metal spikes are strong, and the speakers are all individually hex-bolted into the tower frame. The rigidity of the cone, and the thickness of the surround really show off how well built and long-lasting these speakers are. And at about 70lbs each, they definitely hold themselves to the floor; and aren't terribly top heavy.Now, I was aiming at these speakers for a 2.0 system (just left and right, no subwoofer) because I live in an apartment, and my music of choice isn't very bass heavy. But, regardless of that, the bass is VERY aparent and quite clear all the way down low. Manufacturer's specifications say they are still within 3db of signal at 33hz. I have to turn the bass on my equalizer down a few decibals (I vary from -2 in music and -6 in talk radio) to keep it from overpowering the rest of the sound.As far as performance of mid and highs, this speaker sounds fantastic. VERY clear and clean.But, I'd rather not comment on that much further. Really, this is a high end speaker, for a good value, that is probably more than most people will ever need; whether it be for home theater, classical music, or party music.The key, for me, in picking a speaker is finding a speaker cabinet that matches my expectations, and fits the bill for what I listen to. For me, this sounded like the best speaker set for a 2.0 music system, for a decent budget, and a big sound that would fill my room.
The sound quality is great, The price is reasonable too. I've had 1 for a couple months, then bought a second one to complete my 5.1 they sound great.
I made the mistake of buying 2 archios products, and both turned out bad. I lost all data on the first try, so I was luckily able to return it and get a new one. Not to mention it erased files on my computer due to it freezing up. It'll get over-heated, the screen can go black on you. In time the player seams will start to seperate. The jack for the earphone/speakers will shortout. I'm very disappointed with the product and make sure I and everyone stays away from future purchases.
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?
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.
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.
Needed a cable for my Dell Dimension E510 to add a second hard drive. Looked around at my local stores that would sell such an item, but could not find a "right angle" connector cable. Found this cable and it fit perfectly and it works great! My only complaint would be the shipping cost on this item. It came via US Mail in a padded envelope which shouldn't have cost more than a couple of dollars to send, yet the shipping charges are more than $8.00. Doesn't seem right, but if you need this kind of cable, they may be the only place to get one.
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.
I bought this fan to install in my sonatta III quiet system to help cool the three HD's I had installed. Sounded like a small aircraft in my case. Drives were very cool but I had to take the fan out and get a fan that would go to the mother board fan plug. This fan only had straight 12v in and full speed. If you can get this far enough away from you or in a better location it might be ok.. Just very anoyingly loud
if you are looking for a compact ,,one rack space amp ,,,you can not find a better quality little amp anywhere,, you wont be disapointed
Wanted basic, but decent sounding headphones for running (can't stand earbuds or anything that has to hang on my ears, since they all eventually fall out or off). These work well and have good highs and lows. Not the best, but you'd have to pay a lot more $$$ to get better sound, in my opinion.Downsides: Puts enough pressure on my ears, that after an hour, earlobes start to hurt. Max volume (inline volume control) seems low.Would recommend.
I recently purchased a PS3 which is capable of putting out 1080P resolution with both PS3 games and Bluray movies. So my search for the perfect TV started. The Sony XBR2 is the perfect combonation for the PS3 and with its multiple (3) HDMI inputs its ready for multiple hi-def sources like a PS3, HD-DVD player, HD Cable and Satelite receivers. It also has a great feature where it lets you customize the upconverter feature to get the best picture from non 1080p sources. If you want the best 40" LCD you can get, the Sony XBR2 is it and Amazon.com has the best price with excellent free shipping.
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.
When compared to other 1st generation iPod Shuffle armbands, this one is just as good, if not better, and you can't beat the price. Definitely worth every penny.
Okay, maybe that title goes a little too far. I am the person responsible for purchasing items such as this for my organization. And while we have several different brands of monitor stands floating around, this model is the most popular with users. This particular model is plenty wide, which a lot of folks appreciate. Easy to put together and has a neutral appearance. Recommended.
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.
These head phones broke after a week. Also the noise cancelling box has a cheap switch and is fairly large. Look at something else.
This is the second Garmin that I have owned. I like this one better that the first. I've checked out other brands, but I like this one the best.
I ordered these for my neighbor. The seller was Valleybuy. The blue ink from the tricolor had leaked all over the inside of the package, so I had blue hands for a few days. They did apologize and offer an exchange, but I declined. The cartridges work just fine for "everyday" printing. They do have a little more bleed and the black seems a bit lighter than the OEM, but since the printer they're in will mainly be printing coupons and such and not photos, it's really not a big deal. Very good for the price!
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 $0.50 or so. I am very disappointed in the quality of the product. I bought it because it was offered at Target. Beware, buyer!
Bought these to replace the drivers in my powered behringers.The fit was perfect,and sound better then O.E.M. drivers.Very satified!
The TV turntable works perfectly. It seems well made and does exactly what we need it to. Since it's fairly thin and black, it blends into the furniture fairly well so that you barely notice it.
Pros:- It does not look cheap like most budget adapters are. It looks more decent than my other cassette adapters that cost 20$- Sounds good with my iPods.Cons:- It makes noticeable clicking sound while in the cassette player. (But not bad compared to the others).- I prefer a coiled cord. I had to cut the cord of my XM cassette adapter when it accidentally got stuck under the driver seat. The end served as a hook and I could not pull it out. A coiled cord retracts and hence much shorter, and less clutter. The one I am using now isCoby CA-747 Dual Position CD/MD/MP3 Cassette Adapter
I just recently made my jump to the DSLR camera after around five years being a pocket digicam user. My first digital camera was a very compact one megapixel, and then I changed it to the more megapixel count digicam which was Fuji 3.2 megs. Getting interested in using manual exposure made me ditch that and bought the Pentax Optio 550. It's my last pocket digicam before I bought this K100D Super.What I can share about this great DSLR is this K100D Super is loaded with lots of features, such as Shake Reduction (a very useful features that allows me to take pictures indoor without having to fire the flash so I could take advantage of those sun rays sneaking thru' the branches of tree outside my room's window), 11 autofocus point, AA battery (ever run out of juice when you're in the middle of your fun day ?), a display on top of the cam, digital filter and dust removal capability. You can have all of these features at a price that won't break your piggy bank.In Indonesia where I live, a shop offered me a very good deal where this DSLR can be had for as low as around USD 540.The picture quality is top-notch, very crisp and clear. I cranked the sharpness setting one step higher, and the sharpness of pictures I've taken never let me down, even in high ISO and low speed.Combination of those three factors (features, price and pic-quality) made this cam the most suitable DSLR for amateur like me.If you're looking for a DSLR that could bolster your career as a fine photographer, this cam might not be right choice, as more advanced DSLR like K10D (also from Pentax), Nikon D200, or Canon 40D carry more features, perform better and provide better picture quality, but come with higher price tags.This K100D is not without its downside. For action and/or sport photographer, this cam perform too slow when you use the continous mode. Very large print is somewhat not recommended as this cam only provides 6 megs.Ask yourself what is your need in using the DSLR for you. After you already have the clear answer to the question, then you can match your need to the feature of the cameras.Sorry if my English is bad, as it's not my native lang.
This is a great first digital camcorder. I bought it to upgrade from a Hi8 camcorder, and to use it to convert my Hi8 film to digital. I have had no problems using this camcorder to convert my Hi8 film to digital, and burning it onto DVDs. Send in for the Showbiz software for exceptionally easy movie making.Con: The motor noise is there, but is easily overcome with a camcorder microphone. There are many inexpensive microphones out there to choose from.
Stand works great along with the Linksys high gain antenna,lenght of cable to computer only 6 feet and I needed more, Linksys couldn't help with this problem, order a Hawking HAC7SScable extention gives you another 7 feet.
I had one of these where I worked and it's now great to have one for play. I love the size of the body and the quality of the images. I recommend this to any amateur looking to step it up.
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.
I bought a Memorex E-Gear DVD player model MVD2030 at Target about 1 year ago. This is the best player I've seen. It can play virtually any format. CD audio, DVD, CDR MP3 disks, CDR MPG disks (for those of you into music videos), DVD MP3 disks both DVD+R and DVD-R. Yea, and it can play cdr's full of jpgs too. It can't play avi files but I haven't found anything else that can do this either. Need built in avi decoders as well as mp3 and mpg decoders. I've yet to see any other dvd player do all that. As far as reliability, I've had no problems and I even bought another one. I've bought 3 other dvd players, Sony DVP NS325, Apex AD703, and a Philips Vertical DVD590M. The only one of the others dvd players that comes close to comparing to the Memorex is the Philips. The Philips can play a wider range of bitrates when it comes to mp3s but doesn't do as well at rendering mpgs on the large screen of a television. I was suprised at how will some of the mpgs look on the tv.Do yourself a big favor and buy one of these cheap but great dvd players! Ignore the Bozo that reviewed this player and gave it a one star! I give the Memorex, 4 stars because it could play a wider range of bitrates when it comes to mp3s. Bitrates as high as 320 would be nice. Bitrates of 128-192kbps should cause no problem with the Memorex. Above 192 kbps I hear some distortion (e.g. 224 kpbs). The memorex can also handle variable bitrates. Also a built in avi decoder would have been nice. Being able to see more characters in the names of mp3s when viewing them on the television would also be nice. The Memorex remote control works very well. Buy one!
I'm extremely disappointed by this camera case - since there aren't any measurements listed here on Amazon, I took a chance on buying this based on the description for my Fuji 1400 digicam. The case I received is only big enough to hold a Canon Elph (the credit-card sized cameras) - anything larger won't fit. It looks like it's built well (hence the two stars), but it is far too small to be of any use for anything larger than an Elph.
This is a great lens and well priced for what you get. The reviews for this lens are very good, but it seems to be neglected by the masses in favor of the 18-200 VR. This one is available for less money and gives you more zoom; especially on a D50 with the smaller sensor (105-450mm! equivalent) The VR is great. I can hand hold this lens, despite its weight, even under poor light conditions.
There's no need to repeat the other comments on the display quality; this TV is stunningly good, especially with a high-quality over-the-air HD signal (such as some of PBS's content).There is, however, one major disappointment with the Samsung's optical audio output--the audio portion of the HDMI signal's (cable box, DVD player, etc.) input is not sent through the TV's optical audio output. This means that you will need to run a separate digital audio cable from the HDMI source into your home theater receiver to get Dolby Digital 5.1 or above; plus, you'll need to manually switch your receiver for the corresponding audio source. (By the way, the lack of optical audio output from HDMI is confirmed in a chart on page 37 of the Samsung manual.)Perhaps (I just don't know) the more expensive HL-T6189S, which advertises HDMI 1.3 (unlike the HL-T6187S) would solve this problem.
The speakers come up when you browse for wireless speakers. We bought them thinking they were wireless and they are not. We plan to return them. The info regarding these needs to be much clearer.
My HP 1320 laser printer has functioned with no problems for eight years, using only HP toner cartriges. I once tried a less costly off-brand with the former printer. It never printed properly again. The price I paid on Amazon.com was excellent, and delivery was prompt.
Yes, it can control all of my equipments. But there is one little thing that seems a bit of annoy. There are no buttons for next track or previous track. I have to rely on the soft buttons, and sometimes the limited displayed char. makes me wonder what these buttons are for. Overall, this is a very good one for $36 . I like it.
I got these to make t-shirts for an event. It's a good thing a friend had backup, because, even after following directions, mine didn't work. I printed and gave one to another friend and his t-shirt came out very "so-so."
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 came to amazon.com to find some in ear headphones and that is exactly what i found. I read some reviews from the customer, the ones that really know what is going on as they are the ones who use the products most and they recomended this product. And now that i have purchased and tried out these headphones i implore you to give them a try. For a relatively cheep set of earphones the bass response is great. Also you hear everything as they are plug style and you hear very little outside noise.
This is an EXCELLENT battery. Any Energizer product is worth the $$$$. I have purchased many batteries and I'm never disappointed with any of the Energizer batteries. Many of the other brands are crap, but I'm very happy with this battery... Highly recommend this battery...
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
These older Sony earbuds have a curved colored plastic piece attached to the &#34;bud&#34; that is shaped specifically for the right or the left ear. These earbuds are the only ones that will stay in my ears -- regular round ones fall out moments after I put them in. I think that Sony uses the same model number for ones that don't have the curved colored piece -- I do not know if they have the different shaped buds.
I won't try to sound like an audiophile with this review, other than to say that I found the Senns as wonderful as advertised, and well worth the persistently high price. I am comparing them to Beyer 990 Pros, and pair them with a FIIO E17 which seems to power them OK.The Senns are cleaner and more refined throughout the spectrum over the Beyers, but never boring. I've found some of the monitor type headphones a little bland for me, with a bit more emphasis on treble. The Senns are brilliant without being harsh, and out of the box, the bass is plenty adequate for me, and more polished in the mid bass.So enough of that. I have one major and one minor problem with this set - the former may be a deal breaker: I honestly can't wear these comfortably while wearing glasses. The high set pads combined with the heavy clamping pressure (that's the minor problem as I suspect this will improve over time) prevents me from wearing both. It would seem silly to wear contacts just to listen to music. Grumpy face.I'll keep experimenting with this, but it is the first time I've bumped into this issue while trying different headphones. I would keep this in mind if you wear glasses, but other than that, these headphones have been a revelation.UPDATE: as expected, the clamping force improves over time, so the effect on eyeglasses changes also. Now the pads squeak on the frames with even minimal head movement. So if I hold my head still, it's all good. This may be the trade off that I make as I continue to enjoy these more and more. The clarity is outstanding. The seem neither too warm or cool (the Beyers in comparison seem warmly muddy). I have had "studio" or "reference" headphones that seem sterile to me. These invigorate the music and despite the detail, I find them forgiving enough to enjoy music of different bitrates and codecs without being over analytical. I guess.
First chief feature of HP z7010us is the extreme graphics it produces. With 64MB shared video memory in collaboration with Nvidia GeForce Graphics Card, you can play the toughest games easily such as "Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2" or "Max Payne 2" or "Medal of Honor". All in 17" Fullscren. So for boys and girls who like playing heavy-duty games this computer is desirable.Second main feature, as I see it, is the computers Physique. Even though it is a dense computer, the way it is constructed, makes it look sleek and slim. It really looks very smooth, and the silver & shiny color makes it look majestic. For people who give a heck to the shapes of laptop's this computer looks good.As to speed of this computer, "Intel Pentium 4 2.66 Ghz" AND "512MB-RAM" will never fail fail you. Run one task and you will get lightning-fast performance. Run two tasks at a time, and still get a good performance. Of course we have A DVD-ROM and CD-RW for watching movies and burning CD's.One thing that I didn't like about this computer is the time it takes to load fully. When I log in to Windows XP, it takes 1 minute for the computer to load completely. And the more programs you install the more time it will take to load. Previous computer I owned, much slower then this one, took at most 30 seconds to load fully.One last feature of this computer is it's keyboard. The Hp zd7010us has a numeric keypad to the right of the normal keyboard, so it is easy to enter numbers. People who are interested in a 17" Widescreen laptop's must give this computer a try. You can always exchange!
The Belkin 2.0 USB Cable works great.It was easy to hook up to my computer and printer.I would recommend this product to anyone.
I went through a second copy to find a good performer, but for the result I'm getting on my k10d, it was well worth the trouble. My first copy was bit soft at longer end and it wasn't what was expected from the review I was going by on the canon mount provided below. The exchange process was painless via amazon, as usual.BTW, I've also tried Simga 18-50 f/2.8 EX DG and I've returned it in favor of Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 EX DG.Once I got the second copy, it has been pleasure using the lens. I'll just point out the highlights:Pros:1) Excellent optical quality, no issues with CA or distortions at all focal length.2) Image Quality at f/2.8 is very good and outstanding at stop down and peaks at f/5.6 in all focal length. If you're into sharp images this lens will deliver.3) AF is relatively fast and not too loud.4) 24-70 is still a great range for indoor use even with 1.5x crop factor.Cons:1) it's big and heavy.2) related to size, better to use external flash due to shadow with built-in flash with lens fully extended/at the widest end.All in all, this is the lens I use for indoors most of the time, however it performs even better with full sunlight at outdoors. If you don't mind the bulky size or the extra weight, this lens will be one of the best glass you can buy in the range of 24-70mm on a pentax mount. If I ever make a switch/or add canon/nikon body, then this is the lens I'll buy again for the other body.[...]
It smells kind of funny when you first get it. But that goes away.lolGreat bag, plenty of room!!!In my bag, with room to spare, i have the following.Nikon D90 DSLR with GripNikkor 55-200 AFS lensNikkor 35mm 1.8 AFS lensNikkor 50mm 1.8D AF lensNikkor 105mm 2.8d AF lensTokina 12-24mm f/4 wide angle lens.SU-800 Remote commander unit in soft caseTwo SB600 flashes in the soft casesAA Charger, Nikon EN-EL3a charger, spare batteries, cables for computer, lens pen, filters, Gel samples, small LED Flashlight, Greycard, and other small odds and ends.The shoulder strap has the Domke Gripper woven into it, i have a Domke Gripper strap for my DSLR and really like how well it will hold on. There is nothing zipping anything shut here, the top flap just sort of flops down and two clips hold it in place. It doesent scream out "HEY IM A CAMERA BAG" either which is nice.i highly reccommend this!
Panasonic DMR-ES10 DVD RecorderPros: Great low price. Excellent recordings ,even in the LP (4Hr) speed.Cons: PIP & Commercial Skip wont work on Finalized DVDs.Full Review :Unlike all previous Panasonic DVD recorders. Besides being able to record on DVD-R and DVD-RAM. This new model will also record on , DVD+R , DVD-RW. This is a much needed and smart move by Panasonic.But a word of caution. Due to strict new copy protection laws. Some broadcasts now contain Copy Control signals. They may have one of three signal types: Copy-Free, Copy-Once, or Copy-Never. The recorder limits the recording according to the copy protection signal. Copy-Free encoded signals can be recorded at any time with any compatible blank disk type.Copy-Never encoded signals can not be recorded on this unit. Many of your premium cable stations(HBO,SHO)are Copy-Once programs. This means you may record the program to a disk. But you are not able to take that disk and then make a copy of it. According to the manual copy once programs may only be recorded using DVD-RAM. However I did not have any problems recording HBO using all types of DVD disks.Being that this is only a $200 unit. It is not made as sturdily as some of the previous models. But the many important new features and low price make up for that.Panasonic made alot of bold claims about this unit.I was hesitant about them , especially since this is only a $200 unit. While other DVD recorders like the SONY sell for nearly $400.00. But I am happy to report that all the claims are true. The unit works great. Panasonic really backs up all thier claims about this DVD recorder.All the DVDs I made recorded played back with very high quality. I also found no problems with compatibility when playing those DVDs back on other DVD players. Recordings made in the four (4) hour (LP) speed looked identical to those made using the (2) Hour(SP)speed.The VCR Plus feature is fairly useless if you have it connected to a CABLE box. But if you have it connected to a standard antenna then VCR Plus is a useful feature.The remote control also controls your TV. It can also be adjusted so that it wont control any other Panasonic equipment you may own. Among the important new features is that all the new Panasonic models for 2005 now have improved horizontal resolution. In the LP (4 Hours) mode, this DVD recorder has images twice as sharp as last year's models. It gives up to 500 lines resolution. This is double the horizontal resolution compared to the 250 lines of conventional LP mode recording. Thanks to this, you now have high quality four hour recordings as sharp as the Two Hour (SP )speed.Another new feature is what Panasonic calls "VHS Refresh". This feature offers improved quality when Dubbing VHS to DVD. When connecting a VCR and the DVD recorder to record VHS videotape images onto a DVD disk. Something similar to a "Time Base Corrector", helps reduce jitter and also performs signal conversion to create a stable signal.The unit also has 3D Digital Noise Reduction which detects and virtually eliminates randomly generated noise and color errors to help minimize flicker. This 3D DNR works on any video input source. Thanks to these two technologies, the video input signal is automatically detected and optimum processing is performed to provide an easy way to even more beautiful digital pictures. There is also a Digital Noise Reduction for playback. This helps clear up recordings made in the EP 6 hour speed. This unit has an option to allow up to Eight (8) hours of recording time. Although I really don't recommend recording with the 8 hour speed due to quality issues.One of the most important new features is the nearly instantaneous response time in start-up and recording. It is as quick as five seconds from the DVD-RAM insertion to Play or Record. The unit has nearly as fast times for other blank DVD media. Disk finalizing takes about four minutes which is a bit slow.But that's a minor trade-off for the very quick disk recognition. The Panasonic DMR-ES10 DVD Recorder also has a "One Touch Record" button. Each press gives 30 Minutes recording time up to 4 hours. The unit then powers itself off after the recording time has finished.All Panasonic DVD recorders offer all the benefits of the DVD-RAM format. Which include " Chasing Playback". -- This feature lets you view a program that you're currently recording from any point that's already been recorded, while continuing to record the live program in progress. So you no longer have to wait for the entire program to be recorded before watching it from the beginning to the end. Simultaneous Recording & Playback are also possible using DVD RAM. This way you can record a live TV program while watching any other program that's been previously recorded on the same disk. Time Slip Button -- Just press the Time Slip button once during recording on a DVD RAM, to start playing back the scene recorded 30 seconds earlier. You can also use the cursor keys to return to any point from 1 to 360 minutes earlier.The Panasonic DMR-ES10 DVD Recorder offers a PIP(Picture-in-Picture function) and commercial skip during playback.Please note : These two features will NOT work after the DVD +/-R/W disks are finalized. These features also wont work on pre-recorded (store bought) DVD movies. They do work on on DVD RAM disks. Since those disks do not need to be finalized.The unit has a new layout with finalize and disk setup which makes it alot easier to use. Also new is that it goes into record mode and loaded blank and pre-recorded DVDs so much faster. Both are major improvements over earlier units. I also liked the smaller size, and large easy to read numerical readout. Total ease of use is also much improved. But novices will still need to read the manual thoroughly. I like the new sleek look. This model seems very user friendly and priced low enough. So if you haven't already purchased a DVD Recorder. Then this is the unit that may make you put away your VCR. For those who like their components to match. This unit also comes in Black. I have only one minor complaint. There is no disk time remaining display during a DVD movie playback. The time remaining display is viewable during all recording modes to view the recording time left on disk.Connections - 1 RF(TV) Input/1 RF(TV)Output, 1-Front Panel Audio/Video(S-Video)3-Rear Panel Audio/Video(S-Video),1 Rear Panel component video input. 1- Audio/Video (S-Video)Outputs,1- Digital Audio Optical Output.If you need even more features than the DMR-ES10 offers. There is the DMR-EH50 model ($500) which features a 100GB hard disk drive. This gives up to 177 hours of recording time using the hard drive.The Bottom Line :Low Price with great Quality LP speed video ,new user friendly features. All adds up to an excellent DVD Recorder
I bought this to replace my Microsoft trackball mouse. Had it for years and it needed replacement. I have the Logitech DiNovo keyboard so I thought this would be a nice compliment.Pros:Auto scroll button is a great feature. Its very effective at moving you across a page.Scroll lock is very nice to use.It is cordless.You can train the mouse x and y axis' so you can hold the mouse how you want and still get left/right up/down correct.Great price point for a trackball.Cons: Going to be very picky hereBack of the mouse curves down very sharply. Large hands tend to slip off onto the surface.Back plain colors don't match with the DiNovo keyboard. Keyboard is orange. Mouse back is red.Its not Bluetooth.The IR receiver is really susceptible to interference and objects (Bluetooth would rid this problem)Overall I think the product shines. My cons are excessively picky I think. I would recommend this product to someone. This trackball is not for the faint of heart though. If you don't like new concepts in a mouse, this isn't for you, nor is it the trackball to learn on from a button layout perspective. People in my office continually complain about it when attempting to use it.
What a great little alarm clock. Very feature rich. Would recommend. Might be a little difficult understand at first.
I just got this player a few days ago, and I think its reaally good and cool. The size is increible small, its very light, and the sound is really cool, it even has its own equalizer you can control the bass and the treble. the belt clip is really usefull. It has prenty of memory I have being able to fit 16 songs sometimes even more you can even upgrade it to 120 mb for 50 bucks. The idea of changing the cover of the player and even making your own is a really cool idea, it really looks nice. The software its really easy to use, its very simple and fast to use.For the price I really think its the best player on its class. The only things I don't like its that the screen does not have a light and that the buttons on the player are a little unconfortable to use.I really recommend this player!!!!
I'm surprised that these are so cheap for the amount of bass you get with them. These sound the same as some that cost $40-$50. The life expectancy is about 3-4 months but for the cost they are worth it. I buy 3-4 at a time just to make sure I have them on hand when I need them.
Product works with Windows 7, interfacing with a AVR programming board (STK500). Length is a plus, as well as the fact it's a male header all the way through.
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 use the card in my blackberry pearl. It works great and allows me to fully use the phone. The phone storage is rather low considering all the things the phone can do. I'm glad I made this purchase.
The positive reviews on this headset led me to make this purchase. I was aware that there were a fair amount of negative reviews as well, but that is typical of most products. When the headset arrived, I was impressed with the thickness of the wire leading from the molded plug to the headset. The headset was a comfortable fit. Audio from the cushioned headset was loud and clear. I actually had to use the volume control on my AT&T telephone base to reduce the volume. I made a few phone calls with this headset and asked people how I sounded. Some said I was ok while others said I was very faint. I tried repositioning the mouthpiece closer to my mouth and that seemed to help a little. But most people complained that they could not hear me. Try as I could, I was not able to find a position that would provide good sound quality for the other person. This left me wondering if the headset had a short, was not compatible with my AT&T phone, or was not a good design. Based on all of the positive reviews, I am inclined to think that there is something wrong with my specific unit. This was one of the lower priced units, so my expectations were not all that high to start with. The headset is now in the trash can, I just don't have time to deal with making returns. I have moved on to a Jabra headset at about 3 X the price and am very happy with my new purchase.
most people who buy the Trackman already know the comfort and accuracy of the wheel versus a traditional mouse, so, usually the debate is should I get the wireless or the corded? I've used the wireless for maybe 4 or 5 years now, and although it works, I finally got sick of connection issues and the impending feeling of when is the battery going to die?? whenever the mouse movement got jittery, it was always, "o.k., is it the computer, do I have to reconnect? is it the battery??"...and it becomes this cycle of checking the connection, inserting and re-inserting the battery, connecting and reconnection, putting a new battery in and reconnecting, and after years and years, it will drive you crazy!and the bottom line...how often are you truly that far away from your computer? how good is your long distance vision? whether you're using a laptop or desktop, you're usually never that far away from the actual USB connection to the computer and definitely not that far if you're using it on a laptop. the cord on this is plenty long for most people's computer setup, and really, how many people have a monitor cord that will exceed the length of a typical mouse cord? save yourself the hassle, quit polluting the planet with dead batteries, and buy the corded mouse.
The photo of this particular unit is a bit out of proportion, but this is a single usb drive carrying case. These are great to have if you back up photos, music, etc. to flash drives and need to carry them around. You can hook several together with the key clips. These cases are sturdy and travel well.
I have been using the LensPEN lens cleaning system for a few years now and love it. With liquid cleaners I always had filming and streaking. This eliminates that problem completely. Just be sure to blow and/or brush loosed dirt away first. Carefully rub the tip of the pen over the lens to make it shine. I sometimes have to brush away a little carbon powder when I am done, but that is minor. Unfortunately, I never received the last pen I ordered. It was lost in the mail somewhere. Cameta Camera credited my money back, but what I really wanted was a new LensPEN. It was lost in the mail somewhere.
Could be bettter looking and sophisticated, but this does everythin you need, its realy a 5 star product.
Bought this item as a gift. Installation is needlessly confusing and even worse; the sound is absolutely horrible. You have to keep your iPOD right next to the reciever for it to detect the signal at all, and even then it is static filled and distorted. It looks really cool, and it integrates beautifully with the lines of the mini, but its performance in no way matches its looks. My cheap Belkin with only four frequencies delivers infinitely better sound quality, it will see much more use than this piece of junk.
Seems to me to get exceptionally good reception for such a small portable XM radio.
Seems like very good construction and was a very good price.I have yet to take any real photos with it, but even just messing around I can see that it definitely works well.
I purchased this after a disappointing trial of the seagate nas-220 piece of junk.I am completely satisfied with this product. It works like it is supposed to, it's fast, quiet and easy to set up and use. I could not be happier with the product.I highly recommend it!
I bought this router to replace an old router that didn't have the coverage needed for my house. This one works perfectly, covering my 6100 sq ft (on 3 levels so about 2000 sq ft per level). My son has a game system which uses internet in the basement and said he has had no problems with this router slowing down or losing connection. And after researching, this was the best price available from anywhere, fast shipping which was nice, easy to set up and get running.
I have setup many dual monitors in our offices and have tried several USB external video cards, however the IOGear has the best performance. Where some draw too much memory and leave the system starved hence slower performance.I always buy these now when I have a new setup.
The device is simple to operate and does exactly what the manufacturer says it will do. I found the device useful for answering two basic questions:1. How much power is my space heater consuming right now? The device can show you the current voltage, watts and amps currently used.2. How much has it cost me to run my space heater over the last couple of days? By presetting your local electricity rate (in cents per kilowatt/hour) the device will tell you how much the electricity has cost you.The only feature I would like to see is a battery-backed memory, so that you do not have to re-enter your current electricity rates each time you plug it in. It would also allow you to traverse the menus and enter values while holding the device in your hand - it can be awkward to configure the values while it is plugged into a hard-to-reach electrical outlet.I now know that my space heater costs me about $0.25/day to operate at my preferred temperature. Not bad.
There's an old saying, "Be careful what you wish for." My purchase of the Panasonic hands-free headset along with a new Panasonic cordless phone with message recorder might not exactly fit the saying, but you'll get the idea. I knew if I asked my wife if I should buy the headset, she'd say it was unnecessary, but I found the free shipping too tempting and knew our daughter used her headset all the time. Well, my wife now loves hers too, but instead of cutting a conversation short because she had wash to hang up, she can keep right on chatting while she does anything short of vacuuming. The point is that the headset works exactly as it should and enables my wife to talk on the phone just as proficiently as before and yet has her hands free to do other things as well.
I am happy how fast I received the battery;I am using it now in my computer which is slowly turning into junk. I cannot for the life me believe that a battery goes dead within two years;that is what exactly what has happened to me. What is worse is that Sony charging $200 to replace that identical battery that I received from this company FOR UNDER $50 AND THAT INCLUDES SHIPPING!!! Another nail in the Sony coffin,that I will certainly bring out in my court case against Sony in White Plains,NY. If I have to,I certainly get another battery from this company,just as backup. I am a very satisfied customer;no small feat,since I am being screwed over big time;first Sony,now BOFA. And it really is a Sony battery!!
ok mimo is becomming popular ....i dont give a darn.my home net work relies on a cable modem(moto4200)+wlanRoutermy house is 2 story high and it's made of steelbar re-enforcedconcrete... with brick wall here and there...since the internet performenc is lower then 9mbits max...all i wanted was penatration through the concrete floor..i 'v used pen type? usb adapters and so on ...but they werealways short in range ...but g120 was another demention ...allover the house allrange !when i put this close to the walladjacent to the negihbor's house, i was able to update myneighbor's router firmware (i've done it twice already)speed is not the main concern in my case .but you guys should know about it's response speed . its alittle slower then pcmcia types even if i use usb2.0 connectionbut i think thats because my lap top is running xp-pro onceleron 800/256mbram. as long as you have a good pc(faster then mine~!)you wont have any problems. it's not that hot dont worry!i wont give this product 5stars because it's not small enough.who needs mimo. !ps: use the zero config not the stupid utility.
Does exactally what I wanted it to do. I turned it into an ftp server for an external hard drive. Easy to setup and configure.
Great radio, lots of features. The only thing negative to me is the heavy antenna. Place the radio on a table and the antenna must be stright up. Holding the radio while using at an angle, and you notice the weight of the antenna. Other than that, am not sorry I purchased the radio, I like it very much.
I have now owned 2 sets of these. I LOVE the sound I get from them. I love the way they feel. I tend to use them for music, gaming and voice chat for extended periods of time and basically forget I have them on. That is unusual for me! Normally a set will get uncomfortable or need to be adjusted as the night wears on. I get excellent sound with both the mic and the speakers. BUT... they tend to break after approximately 6 months. Out of nowhere, for no apparent reason... pfffft... one of the earpieces will simply stop functioning. I thought it was a fluke the first go around, but when the 2nd set did it, well...Altho I hate having to replace my headset every 6 months, at the low cost and the excellent sound quality (while they are working), I will probably go ahead and get the 3rd pair.
I've am so impressed with this dvd organizer. I ordered 2 of them thinking that just in case one day they won't be available. I can't believe it but I am using it for all kinds of things. All my movies go in one, the other has my picture dvds along with my computer installation dvd, all my music mp3 on dvd. Now I am going to get my kids organized with their playstation games. How cool is that? A very nifty feature is that you can customize your title sheet by accessing their webpage. I love that feature. If you decide to order it, rest assured it is well worth the price. 38.00.
We highly recommend the Brother MFC-8840D. We bought it to run off Karaoke song books (2 sided) and training documents, send and receive Faxes, make copies of single and multi-page documents, print correspondance and other computer files, and scan on occasion. It replaced an old HP IV Laserjet printer, an HP scanner and a Panasonic laser Fax machine. This beats them all by a mile. (Note: All color scans and color files are sent to a 2-sided inkjet printer.) We have not once been disappointed with the 8840D's performance in the past 6 months and expect it to provide us with many years of quality copies and reliabile performance.Tom Alizio, PresidentSwan Point Associates, Inc.A Management Development, Training,Group Facilitation and EntertainmentConsulting services company04 DEC 2009 - Machine continues to work exceptionally well - never had a problem. We are not in the market for one, but hopefully, the latest Brother multi-function printers are equally as good. We'll buy one when the time comes. Our motto is, "If it ain't broke, don't replace it."
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!)
Bought this power supply to replace a faulty one in a Dell PowerEdge 400SC. However, the PS is backwards and the switch and plug outlet do not match the 400SC's case. The power supply's configuration is actually *opposite* from what is depicted in the product photo above. Fortunately, Amazon is great about returns. Unfortunately, I now have to deal with a faulty power supply for another week while I track down a new one.
MARCH 2012 UPDATE:My first machine finally bit the dust after five years of faithful service. The scanning, printing, copying etc. wwere just fine. For some reason, the paper handling went awry. I know of no product that cost $125, worked flawlessly for over five years.......So, of course, I just went and replaced it with another identical machine. In electronics, with all the advances and new models every few months, this has to be the best endorsement possible.Did I mention the Paperport SE software that comes bundled with this printer? If there weren't myriad other reasons, I would buy this printer just for this software that I have been using, in previous versions, for nearly fifteen years. Everything you scan stored beautifully in folders etc. I have important documents, photos, tax returns, everything stored here. Plus the OCR etc. works great._______________________________________________________Works exactly as advertised. Have been using it for about two months and it has performed flawlessly.The print quality is great. Prints quite fast. A little noisy when it is printing, but otherwise totally silent in the standby mode.Easy to use as a copier. Just feed the originals in the feeder, select the number of copies on the keypad and hit the green print button.Easy to feed envelopes for printing too, unlike what some other reviewers found.The scanner works great also, except for one problem I found but there is a workaround solution to this too. If you scan using the buttons on the machine, the scan quality is poor despite my playing with the various settings. But if you scan using the Paperport document handling program that comes with the printer, the scan quality is just fine and it also has many more settings for fine tuning the scan quality.Although this lacks fax capability, most people will not need it. Windows XP has a built in fax program. All you need to do to send a fax is scan the fax, which places the image on the Paperport desktop; drag and drop the image from Paperport on the fax icon and it launches the fax wizard where you enter in the number you are faxing to and send the fax.Overall, very pleased with this unit and would recommend it highly.
I have placed multiple orders for this product and can say that I always receive all 200 in perfect condition. I'm not quite sure if the problem may be an angry delivery person but for whatever reason I have not come across such an issue of skimpy packaging or manufacturing errors that would cause other unexpected issues.I especially love the black tray because it means I can still produce a mini-booklet or keep my covers to a simple front and back design, without having to worry about creating a back tray design, which inevitably is more costly to have prepared, printed and installed; it is also quite time consuming, seeing as how I complete the packages myself.Point being, it is well made and offers the most convenient yet still professional quality product!
The case is great to keep the camera safe when traveling with it, and the extra battery is very convenient to have as well.
Works great for residential applications! This works great. high quality connectors and cable! I wired my entire house with this cable (of varying lengths). Been using for about 4 months, and everything is aces!
I bought a used Palm from Amazon Marketplace for school, and I am just pleased with it in every single way. The functions were incredible for this little machine. When everyone else had a backpack full of textbooks and PowerPoint slides, I just carried my Palm in my pocket. I had my textbook in PDF and my PowerPoint slides all stored in my Palm. When people are busy writing down notes in class, I just typed away with my Palm and wireless keyboard. When presentations were given, most presenters had a stack full of note card and printouts of their PPT, I had them again in my palm. The Palm also allowed me to play videos and music from my SD disk. And with all these functions, this PDA has a great battery life. It had certainly made college life much easier. I had my Palm for about three years now. It is still running strong. I rarely, I mean rarely die on me. What else could you ask for?
This product is perfect for the family. I bought two for my car. One for the kids to use and one from my wife and I on long trips. It keeps everybody charged and happy.
This is quite possibly the best alternative for users without AGP slots. I was impressed with it's compatibility with every application I own that runs either OpenGL or DirectX. The built in processor unit is also impressive.A must have for anyone without AGP.
This works in my car very well, I almost forget that it is not part of my car's sound system. I went on a trip recently and only had to search for another blank station one time.
These stretch covers are very nice. They fit MP3 players, cell phones, and cameras. Received these items very quickly. Thanks for selling these products!!!
Against my better judgement, I went with this model -- despite its scathing reviews. As soon as I opened it, I knew I was in for it. I could hear a ball bearing rolling around loose in the internal canister of the spool. I held it up, and the screen rolled right out with absolutely no tension whatsoever. Needless to say, it did not roll back up. I took off the end cap, and noticed right away that the plastic clutch drive was broken in half. I put the cap back on and called amazon. Fortunately, I ordered through Amazon -- as the gave no hassle whatsoever. I just packed it back up, and put it on my porch for UPS. They're sending me one more. If it works, cool. If not, I'm being refunded, and going with a different company. Buyer beware. If you're going to buy this one. Buy it through the Amazon warehouse. They are hassle free.
Does a great job for my intended use which is to keep a hub running while the protecting my router and hub through brownouts. Has a 2 year warranty when registered. If they go bad APC overnights a replacement!
Our construction jobsite office is in a trailer with limited space. My boss wanted a stand to hold the laptop up for her ergonomic keyboard. Within hours of the stand's arrival, I had to order two more. I ordered another one yesterday. We all have 17" PC laptops, not Macs. Simply, elegant design that works.
The screen itself was a bit difficult to put together even when using the directions. Once the screen was together it mounted on the wall easy and looks great. The picture from my HD projector looks great as well. Great product for the price.
LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! No more looking around for a pen or pencil to write down things on a list. And then...no more searching for the LIST! Makes everything easy. It is magnetized so have it attached to my refridgerator. When I need something from the store I just walk up to it, push a button and say the product. If I have a coupon for that product I just press the button again and press coupon. It puts a star next to the item with a coupon. Then when ready to go shopping I just push the print button and there is my list. Love it so much I bought another one for my future daughter-in-law. This is one product that EVERYONE should own!
I bought mine the day after thanksgiving, 2006. Mine too went through dead monitor as few other did....got it fixed for free as it qualified for the free extended warranty and HP sent it back really fast. I am running windows 7 Pro 32-bit without any problems.Some modifications i did to my laptop:1) increased ram to 2GB ....i had to....1 GB is useless2) replaced orig HDD with Seagate 320GB 7200RPM free fall sensor HDD3) replaced orig battery with 12 cell batterythis same laptop still works great for all my purpose till date...of course do not dream about playing games on this one :))I use it for daily browsing...sometimes for programming on visual studio too with this laptop without any problems.
I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical purchasing these speakers. Trying to get any quality from speakers that are less than $400 is unheard of. Well, I received them within 2 days of shipment and in perfect condition. I immediately hooked them up not expecting much but OMG what a joy to listen to CD's I haven't listened to in over 2 decades. I stopped listening because I thought my receiver was just bad until I realized my other speakers were just not enough and I paid a ton of money for them years and years ago. My receiver does not go into overload when I blast the volume as with my older speakers which were supposedly stronger than these. So now I am for the first time happy with my surround sound system and I can't wait to watch all my movies again listening to them with quality sound. My Pink Floyd, Elton John, and many other cd's sound unbelievable. You can't go wrong with these guys. Thank you Fluance and thank you Amazon for a perfect transaction.
I am glad I read the reviews. I would have been surprised at the small size otherwise. I went to the Tamrac site and they recommended this bag for my Panasonic Digital Camera. It fits perfectly. It is NOT a carry-all bag-just room for the camera, extra battery and extra memory card. It is what I wanted.
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.
My 2008 Mazda3 has a audio jack in the center console with a 12v cigarette lighter for charging. I wanted something with one cable that would charge my iPod and carry the audio to my stereo so I could easily place the iPod back in the center console when parked.I did notice a slight buzzing noise at first... but then I turned the volume all the way up on the Belkin auto kit and the buzzing was far less noticeable (only when there was no music, like when switching tracks).Want to fix the buzzing? Turn volume on the Belkin device all the way UP and use your car stereo's volume to control how loud the music is.Doesn't matter where the volume is set on the iPod it doesn't affect the sound level.One last feature is that it will automatically shut off the iPod when the car is turned off (assuming the 12V cigarette lighter loses power when the car is turned off).
I needed this for school for my students to turn in work. It will do great, just wish it was less expensive.
My 14 year old daughter got one of these for Xmas and we are incredibly happy with it.Essentially this is the throwaway video camera repackaged to make it re-usable. Not perfect for everyone and every situation but just the thing given the size and price.First, out of the box you have everything you need. The built in USB jack and the software on the camera for both Windopws and the Mac. On a Mac the installer also puts a codec for the file type into Quicktime so iMovie will edit and title your movies if you want.Second, it is incredibly easy to use. Both taking movies and shifting them to your computer is a trivial task.Third, I discovered that a pair of rechargable AA batteries are more than enough to power the camera for the 30 minutes of video shooting and a lot of in camera previewing.Finally, nothing to lose. The USB jack is built in. It doesn't recharge so no AC cable to lose. Batteries are standard AA so easily found (and running out of power while on a trip is not a huge hassle - if you can't find two AA batteries in a few minutes you must be somewhere truly remote).OK, the videos are not high resolution and sometimes (but not often) suffer from compression noise - fast moving parts of the image make this more likely. If you want quality video then this is not for you, spend another $100 (or more) and buy a better camera. If, on the other hand, you want something to take a bit of video with while on holidays or at a party to share with friends and family over YouTube or Google Video then this is just the thing. It's also the perfect camera to throw in the glovebox or briefcase next to your point and click still camera.I'm so happy with the one my daughter has that I'm buying another for myself.
Samsung tech support struggled with this player for a week and they even agreed that I should just return it. Everything was working EXCEPT they couldn't get it to connect to the internet.I downloaded the latest firmware update onto a jump drive and it updated flawlessly. No help.I got conflicting statements from Samsung techs. Strangely, you have to enable this device for the internet through Samsung's own server. Most of the techs would give up and state that their server was down. Now and then, one would say that the server was OK and then a higher level would say it was down. That went on for a week.It appeared that they have some kind of a software issue that they couldn't resolve but they wouldn't admit it. I have a different brand on order.
Got this a few months ago,and have not had a single problem with it.Effortless installation of software,and transfers are so simple to do.I immediately trashed the supplied earbuds,as I have never found them to be anything but painful.Bought myself a pair of &quot;real&quot; headphones,and the sound I get from them and the player is so sweet.And,even though some here have found the personalized faceplate to be cheesy or silly,I have had a lot of fun fooling around with it.At least I can be assured that I am the only owner of this mp3 player who has a picture of a parrot named Desmond on it!That's what makes it special. That and the fact that the little thing performs exceptionally well for me. Couldn't be happier.
I hate wearing earphones or headphones for music or other listening pleasure purposes for a long time. Especially if you're just in the office doing a bunch of paper works. This is a nifty device. Easy to use. No messy wires dangling or sprawled. The sound is sharp and crisp. Proportionate to big speakers. Of course you have to set the volume at a desired level that it will not be bothering other people. (People has different taste in music or what they listen to). I would also say that the price is reasonable.It is a must have for people who enjoys listening to music while working in the office (of course it can be used in other places too). Especially if the office has no centralized sound system or pipe-in music. Anyway I always bring and use it at work. This device is small and handy but giant on the way on how my kind of music (your kind of music too) emanates through it. Makes me relax in doing my work thus less stress.By the way, assuming that you are using fresh batteries, in both mp3 player and this portable speaker (JVC), it lasts for more than 4 hours of continous play. NOT BAD. The battery life in the speaker and the mp3 player are not the same. Usually, the battery in the mp3 player goes out first. But c'mon, more than 4 hours!!!
I just bought this with a Boss Chaos 1100 watt mono block amp and it far exceeded my expectations. The bass is loud and clear. This thing pounds and my ears hurt. Great buy
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.
we really enjoy having the s-video cable to watch movies through our laptop to a tv!! awesome and convenient! thank you amazon.com. great service and delivery!! ~dedicated amazon.com shopper
This MP3 is very easy to use and handy to have. Easy to read instructions. I use mine to download and listen to the free audio books that are featured at our library. A tiny wonder!
Added this to my boat sound system trying to increase clarity and volume to my tower speakers and sub. All I can say is wow and this thing is worth every cent. Made a dramatic difference in clarity. Probably due to the increase in volt increase it sends out to the amp. The additional control to the sub made mine more controlable and a huge increase in punch. Oh...and it was a breeze to install. I highly reccomend this product!
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.
This great little disc doesn't appear to be able to hold anything. Don't let it fool you! It has been holding, and easily so, a relatively heavy older 15" tv for me for several months now. And it turns VERY easily and quietly.
would have given 5 stars except that the player makes a lot of noise while the disc is spinning. Other than that, this in an excellent machine
This is a great camera and camcorder. The daytime pictures and mp4 clips come out good and is comparable to the more expensive Sony. Nighttime/indoor pictures are okay. The MP4 clips indoor and at night is good enough for TV viewing unless you are looking for high def stuff which will run your at least a thousand bucks at this time.If you want a camcorder that captures to a memory card instead of DVD or tapes, then this is the one with an affordable price and quality. The size is small enough to slip into your pocket so you don't need to carry a camcorder bag around with you all the time.
I recently bought two of these for my children (7 and 5) as they finished the school year. I loaded up about 80 songs into them and got familiar with the menus, features and functionality. Sound quality is pretty good, the screen is useful and easy to see in the daylight. I was surprised just how easy they were to use. They are inexpensive enough that it won't be a major problem to replace them if they get lost or broken. While there are many players with far more features and space for music, this player was simple enough for my children to use, and the price was right. It's been extremely quiet around my house lately now that they are plugged in!
This telescope is very easy to use and the clarity is great. I have observed the moon and its craters and Jupiter and its moons so far. Love it!
The but is that the buttons are closer together than on the older models, and that makes them less convenient for people with larger hands like my son who this was bought for.
I own a Zen Vision: M player and was looking for affordable portable external speakers. Needless to say, almost none of the systems available on the market are made for anything else but iPods. While I liked the design and portability of some of those speakers, it bugged me that they all featured docks for the various iPod models. Some offered connectivity via audio cable for other players, but why spend good money on something that would always look weirdly "empty" when used with a different MP3 player?So I finally ended up buying the JBL OnTour at a local chain store (regrettably for much more than the prices offered here!). And I must say I feel I got great speakers. The bass is very rich, yet clear and not flat or overpowering. Given the very compact size, one also might expect tin-y sound but not so. Instead, it is very pleasing to the ear - balanced, warm sound reminiscent of much bigger systems.The volume capacity is of course a bit limited, i.e. you cannot turn it up until your ears hurt, but it is simply perfect for keeping it on the desk while working, or for travel.To anyone unsure of whether to get these nifty little speakers: Don't hesitate! This is a great product with quality sound and feel!
This comes in handy when alot of our electronics are charged with a usb cable. Me and the wife can charge our phones in the car.
Flawless!! Was using the Rev A, Ordered a new one and got Rev B with the linux chip and OS and now I dont have to reboot after setting a port forward or something! Menu navigation is faster. Love this router
This is a great little item. The old lens cleaning solution and tissue just don't work for me with new multi-coated filters and lenses. The lens pen used gently works like a charm. It lasts a long time; eventually the cleaning disk gets gray and frayed around the edges when it's time to replace. The new micro-fiber cloths for eyeglasses work great as well. For really cruddy filters, I have even used soap and water with my fingers, then the micro-fiber cloth. Allow a couple of days to dry out the filter channel.
Iam into bird watching and my family gave me these binocular for my birthdate and it was a perfect gift. I have some other binoculars and I see this one will be my choise for every day watching.
I purchased this camera in mid 2004 for around $450 plus an extended warranty (about $40 extra) What a mistake this purchase was. Problems started within about a month or so, but not to the point where I felt it needed to be returned--yet.I wanted to document our move from Texas to Colorado. Not so much. At first it began chopping the recordings ie, pause or freeze, would skip a few seconds at a time, go blank, pixelate, etc. It only did it occasionally, so, again, I dismissed it. Not good. I should have stopped at the first Circuit City on our way out of town and replaced it.It basically never captured much of what I shot. But, because it only did it intermittently, I thought it was all good. When I went to review the tapes in full, that's when I realized what a piece of junk the thing was. I was so pissed! So much beautiful Colorado scenery and moments never even captured.So I consulted JVC. They told me to use a head cleaner. What a joke. I also had the "auto" zoom problem, but not til later. The ability to record onto the memory card also took a crap. That actually happened early on, like the same week. But since it recorded at such an abysmally low resolution, I couldn't care less.So, the end result is that the camera stopped working altogether and I used the extended warranty. JVC actually honored it and sent me a check for $375. I sent the piece of crap to them in exchange with the thought that I will never buy another JVC camcorder again.Although tape technology for these personal type systems is virtually dead, I still don't think I'd ever reconsider.
This would have been EXACTLY what I needed - right voltage out, right mAmps, right kind of plug - except the polarity is exactly the opposite of what I needed. This Belkin adapter is + Positive Tip, with a Negative sleeve (an Important bit of information NOT mentioned at all in the description of the item).Other than that - I'm sure its just fine...
I have a sports radio station that is difficult for my Onkyo receiver to pull in so I thought I would try this antenna. I ran coax through the wall and up into the attic where I mounted the antenna with screws to the attic cross members in every possible orientation. I used all of the recommendations in the instructions but I could only get a signal of 7 on a rating of 0 to 10. By placing my hand on the antenna, the reception was perfect but every time I quit touching it, the signal would go back to crap.I finally just thought that I might as well just put in down in the insulation and try it instead of hanging it. To my surprise, my wife yelled down from below...10! 10! Sure enough, perfect signal from just spreading this antenna out on top of the blown attic insulation. What ever works, and this antenna does work...just do some experimenting with the orientation!!
Read these. Uncomfortable, may work 70% of time until totally give out, RCA reputation is bad, but these make it worse.Just basically the worst excuse for electronics that I have ever [urchased.And shame on Amazon for carrying these. Amazon....... protect your customers.
I bought this item to replace an old "beer can" 7 to 200 Minolta Zoom that I was using for my Sony Alpha. I was leaving on a trip to India where I wanted the have the capability of getting close-in on individual images with a lighter weight lens. And it was on sale!!!The initial results are great. I was able to get real close to 3 Bengal Tigers on a game preserve that were at least 100 yards away. I got faces, and colors and exciting things that would not have been as good as as on my old Minolta Lens.
Awesome! Running XP, a true plug and play unit. From box to scan in 10 minutes including all sw setup, connecting and first scan. Compared to an older unit i had prior, the scan quality is superior, easy of operation all around terrific. No need of manuals, process is easy step by step. No glitches, a winner.
I've been using the product for over a month now. I've tested extensively most of its features.The good - easy to use, preloaded maps, etc.The bad - as soon as you enter downtown of any city with hi rise buildings it is almost guaranteed to loose satellite signal. You can work around it by pressing lower right corner on the screen that displays when to turn next. It will tell you where is the next turn. Well, that is only helpful if you previously had satellite signal. In case if you turn GPS on while between high building it will not be able to locate satellites.I tested it by driving to Quebec, Canada. Anyone trying to find a location in Canada need to know this tip - GPS may not be able to find the Canadian address by City. Make sure to use Canadian zip code instead. This way it's guaranteed to find the direction.While being in Quebec and Montreal I tried to use the system in walk mode. It would not have the signal in most places where it has while driving in a car. I guess that can be attributed to the fact that there is a better clearance for the satellite signal in the middle of the road then in the sidewalk.Speaking of the accuracy of the directions it is pretty accurate, although don't expect it to find an optimal path. If you know local roads well you may be disappointed by the routs GPS provides. Of coarse it will recalculate the route once you miss the turn. But I guess there is no GPS system that will always provide you with your favorite route.Well, occasionally it will stop a few hundred yards to few miles off the destination. Again, this problem is rather map issue then the navigation unit. I've seen other navigation of different brands and map-sets coming to wrong destination as well.Oh, the street pronunciation feature really worth spending a little extra money comparing to c330 model.Overall it's a good navigation system and I recommend buying it. Just don't expect to rely on it 100% and always use your common sense.
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.
Well if you're an amateur like me the first thing you'll need to get used to is the focus distance. You need to be at least 3 ft away to focus. But once you are three feet away you can still zoom in on the subject and get a practical macro shot. I know everybody else has reported about weight and shot speed and such so I'll report something I found with it.Today for some reason no matter what I did I couldn't get a distant tree to focus at 150mm (the tree was about 30 yds away). All the shots came out really soft. I had a circular polarizer on so that darkened it up a bit. The aperture was 4.5 and about 1/125 on shutter speed.I'm just throwing it up that this thing's prime focus point at 150mm isn't at maximum aperture. But hey it's a cheap lens and it's absolutely wonderful for the price. I love it. :)
The lens worked well for me for about 30 days and then it went dark. The warranty repair shop tells me that it has a crack and so the manufacturer's VERY limited warranty doesn't apply. I didn't drop the lens and in 20+ years of photography, I have never had a problem with any lens.Be aware that the warranty doesn't cover very much and be prepared to return the lens or dispute your charge if you have a problem.Very disappointing.
the two gig was too small, I returned the 2 gig. The 4 gig works great.
One question:How can the reviewer from Michigan say that he has had this drive for a yr. when 8x burners have not been out that long ?
Great quality product from 3M. Solid design and build. Plus, the feet are rubberized so nothing will move around. I like that you can stack them in order to adjust it however you want.Only concern I had - the top shelf (where the monitor sits) is like that matte, slick plastic and my monitor doesn't have rubber feet, only felt. That means my monitor was sliding around. However, I just grabbed some extra two-sided gummy tape (also from 3M) and stuck it to the bottom of the monitor. Done, fixed, looks great and my neck feels way better.Buy this, there isn't a better deal.BTW - shipped very quickly!
When applying changes to the port forwarding and other types of settings like that, it forces you to go through a 30 second reboot. Quite annoying when working with it.The latest firmware I applied failed, and bricked my router. Dlink support told me to go buy a new one since I was out of warranty. I could understand if it just died one day, but it was the firware's fault that it bricked, and I get stuck with the bill.When it did work, it was great. Good performance, good wireless signals etc.I will be buying an Asus instead for the replacement.
I returned the first one I ordered because the lights were not multi-colored as stated in the description--the second one was the same still no multi-colored lights ONLY blue--I did keep it because I was tired of running to the Post Office or UPS to return it!! Please update your description of this item!!
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.
This was a great purchase and we love the price and quality of the monitor!
These speakers are a great value. The sound is excellent, especially for the price. I already had a CD player in my office, but I now play all my CDs through my computer. While they lack tone control, they have plenty of volume, and the small footprint is nice for the desktop as well. These speakers easily exceeded my expectations.
This little case is sturdy and a good value. I recommend it and would buy it again.
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!
My wife has severe back problems & started going to school again so she needed ergonomic office equipment to be as comfortable as possible. One of the things needed was a laptop stand. I went through & searched a bunch, reading all the reviews; I settled on this one because of them.It is a great laptop stand for it's simplicity & design. It's very minimal (it's comes in a very small package in two parts) & takes up little room. I did worry about it holding larger laptops but this exceeded my expectations with holding my 17''.If you need something that doesn't take up much space & does the job, this is perfect.
The dfl-300 set up quickly, has ok logging and filtering features, and allows for vpn. You can assign its IP address, so it will work with any network you already have set up, unlike some of the other routers, which require the router to be 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. I'm getting DSL set up at a second location an plan to use the VPN capability to make for a much cheaper connection that the phone company is charging for our WAN.
I've dropped it a few times and it still works great and takes great pictures. Perfect for the price and easy for others to use.
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 is actually my third iTrip that I have purchased (each for different iPods). I have always been very impressed with the two previous iTrips that I've used. The biggest surprise for this time was that I had expected the iTrip Nano to be a small, tube shaped devise that attached to the bottom of my Nano. To my surprise (and in contrast to the photos shown) the iTrip Nano actually is about the same size as my 2G Nano iPod and slides in up behind the device. At first I was a bit annoyed with the much larger than expected size, but after reading some reviews on the smaller FM transmitters, I changed my mind on the iTrip Nano,. Despite it's larger than expected size (which means I have to take my iPod out of its case every time I want to use the iTrip), the FM tuning strength is excellent. Ultimately, it is the sound quality that is the most important factor, not the overall size.
ok, so let me get this straight... the Cevia web site is a critical component of this frame functioning, even after paying $$$ for it? Without a guarantee that the Cevia site will be alive in 12 months? And every picture I send, Polaroid gets world-wide rights to without asking my permission?Tell ya what.. you pay me $5K for the frame and ($price)for each picture, and the requirement that you ask me prior to use of an image and I'll *reconsider* this product. The marketing bozo who whipped this one up should practice this phrase.. "would you like paper or plastic?".
Works as advertised--charges my Sandisk MP3 player just fine. This is a real convenience when I'm not near a computer with a USB port to use to charge the player.
Great set of speakers for the money. Received them in a timely manner and they were packed well. Easy instructions for set-up and they work/sound great!
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.
worked great fast deliery and charges my controller and can use with out batteries for a more lighter controller. buy
I love my Canon PowerShot. I needed something easy to use. This is very easy, plus it has plenty of options that aren't complicated. The instruction manual is really easy to follow. My only problem was getting into the battery area. I needed to replace the batteries with rechargeable ones, however I had difficulty opening the battery area.
This is a company that stands behind their products. Their customer service department is great, they will help resolve any product issue.
This tool is nice to have around to hel keep my controllers charged so that I don't have to run and find batteries.
Once you go Hi-Def you can never go back.We have a toddler so it seems our entertainment world revolves around our TV. This was the perfect purchase for us. We needed a TV that could fit into our existing custom entertainment center since it was a coner unit. I looked around to find the largest screen I could find in HDTV format. At 43" wide I had a half inch to spare on either side and it was so light I could easily lift it into to place by myself.Connect a few cables and adjust the HDTV 720p setting on my HDTV box and sway you go. At first I thought I needed one of those HDMI connections ($50) but changed my mind after using the Cable company's cables. The cable didn't seem to work properly anyway with the box. SOund no picture.On the picky side I do wish the PIP was oriented a bit more to the corner of the screen instead of appearing where the screen edge would typically be with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Plus I wish the speaker grid beaneath the screen was black instead of silver so it would stick out so much.
The clear background is nice -- it doesn't look like an eyesore & bring attention to the label like colored backgrounds. It also peels off fairly easily when you want to remove it.
I think the Zune is a fantastic mp3 player. It feels like it's not going to break every time that I hold it. The headphones that it comes with are good, and it even comes with a little cloth case for it. when I put my pictures onto this, the picture quality is beatuiful.The radio works great, and its a nice bouns.I kinda got confused on how to put my music on it, but I got around to it, and it has the album art when you are playing the song, a nice touch.I like the navagation tool, it's not that spin wheel like the I-pod has, I think the I-pod wheel is to sensitive.The marketplace is okay, I tryed to look up some artist, but they didn't have any of them, it's new, so hopefully it'll change in time.The screen is very nice and big, great for pictures. And there is no annoying thumb prints and the screen is barely getting scratched.You should buy this. =]I was going to buy an I-pod, but it was more expensive than this, and I'm happy that I choose a Zune.
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.
I read all the reviews before I ordered. Many of the comments were right on. I love the intricate designs and thought that went into this product. It's very light and stylish. The "contour" part is great. It makes it easy to hand carry if need to. It has compartments for everything. It was designed with neat-freaks in mind. For example, I love the individual pouches for power supply and mice. It keeps different items in their places. It's a marriage of a computer bag and The Container Store.
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!
The Linea32 synchronizes easily with both my desktop and laptop PC's using the software included with the product. Its much easier typing info into a PC, and then downloading to the PDA than entering on the PDA alone. Also, includes cover to protect the screen.The writing recognition is a little tricky, but very helpful once you get the hang of it.
Excellent product. Long enough to connect the hard drive in the desktop. Good quality. Would recommend it for upgrading your computer
I have been using this machine for over 8 months now and I am not disappointed. On the plus side, all the ink tanks, with the exception of the #5 black, lasted for almost 8 months! I think that is awesome!! I have never had ink last that long with any of my other printers! It prints beautiful photos, of photo shop quality! When the tanks were practically empty, it still printed excellent photos. Text printing is amazingly fast! I like the overall design of the machine and the fact that everything is enclosed and dust-free. On the minus side, the machine is larger than I had hoped it would be, and as another reviewer noted, nothing is labeled on it. One has to search for everything and that is time consuming! Also, I have yet to use the hidden paper tray, so I am unsure how useful it is to have it. It would be useful to store Photo paper in it to keep it clean and dust-free, but the user is instructed to use the other tray for photos. Instructions, on the start-up sheet, and in the booklet, are not very clear-cut or easy to make out. When I first got the machine, I was using Windows XP, and was never able to make the drivers work, even with product support. I was becoming very disillusioned, until my computer crashed and I replaced it with one using Windows Vista. After a download from the Canon website, I never had a problem. It worked beautifully. All in all, I am happy with this product. I am actually disappointed that I had to include the minus's.
I really like this product. I got it for use in my office. I have it sitting on my desk and I can hook up my MP3 player. It works great. It could use a bit better bass sound but for the price it works really well. It is also really cute and makes a good conversion piece on my desk. I have several co-workers who now want one.
Bottom-Line: Overall, I would state the Microsoft has designed a good, solid, useful, ergonomic keyboard with a lot to recommend it in the "Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000."Let's face it there is nothing sexy or even new about keyboard design, expect for the rise of backlit units. But the keyboard is one of the most essential parts of the computer; after all, without one the computer is close to useless.I loved, loved, loved the feel and sound of the old IBM keyboards, but those old white units are hard to come by these days. The white and black squares clicked and related a fair amount of feedback through the keys. They keyboard on my HP Pavilion dv9000 approximates the feel and of the old IBM's but not the sound, but I like the keyboard nonetheless.The keyboard that ship with most dell desktop computers, like to one I use at work, are nice units, but they are almost too small for prolonged typing. There is nowhere to rest the wrists while typing and that promotes fatigue with prolonged use, at least for me. And over time, my left wrist will start to hurt.So the search has been on for quite some time for the perfect ergonomic keyboard; one that feels good underneath the fingers (provides feedback), provides adequate space for the wrists, while also preventing the dreaded wrist ailment c-tunnel syndrome.I've tried quite a few keyboards over the years so it was time to give Microsoft a try. The "Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000" almost delivers.The 411Microsoft says of the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 "has been expertly crafted to allow you to work in a more natural position. The new Gull Wing design features a 14-degree gable, a natural arc and a curved key bed - bringing the keys closer to your fingers to reduce reach and unnecessary motion, while encouraging a more natural typing position. It also comes equipped with an optional palm lift for a seven-degree reverse slope and a cushioned wrist rest that encourages better arm and wrist alignment."There are a myriad of silver special function keys throughout they keyboard face including a Zoom Slider that allows for the magnification of digital pictures, maps, etc. There are also forward and back buttons designed for use with the Internet, as well as (5) customizable My Favorites Hot Keys that can be programmed to "instantly open the programs, files, and Web pages you use the most."Situated on the upper left hand side of the keyboard are three shortcut keys (Web/Home, Search, and Mail), while next to the My Favorites Hot Keys you'll find the typical multi-media controls. Like most modern keyboards the function keys pull double duty depending on whether or not the F-Lock key is activated.With the F-Lock on, they perform their standard functions, however with the F-Lock off, the black keys execute a number of useful shortcuts, including save, print, undo/redo, and reply/forward/send for e-mail programs. An added bonus: the function keys are all labeled with their secondary functions.InstallationI installed the "Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000" on a Dell DX4300 running Windows 7 Enterprise Edition. The USB keyboard was recognized right away and all of the function keys worked without installing the included software.First ImpressionsThe first thing I noticed--and I am sure any user would--about the "Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000" ($24.95 at Amazon.com) is that it's big! But that is not necessarily a bad thing because the matt black keyboard had amble room for the wrists to rest while typing. And the wrist rest are not made of hard plastic like most keyboards in this class; indeed the rests are cover in rubber giving the wrist a cushioned and comfortable place to rest.I immediately removed the palm lift; talk about awkward! The palm lift made typing on the "Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000" a very difficult prospect. Luckily it is easily removed.It is quite evident that Microsoft did not take a page from IBM's keyboard design book when placing they keys on this keyboard; they are hard to push for the most part and give little to no feedback. Needless to say I do not care for them. And because of the "gull-wing" design of the keyboard typing on the unit can take some getting used to. After a few hours of typing on the "Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000" I got used to the unique placement of the keys and I am happy to report that production is up!ConclusionThough the Microsoft "Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000" is certainly bigger than some of it contemporaries, that added space is well used. I like the padded wrist rest, as well as the innumerable special function/programmable keys included in the design.I do not, however, like the feel of the keys, and the gullwing design took some getting used to. Overall, I would state the Microsoft has designed a good, solid, useful, ergonomic keyboard with a lot to recommend it in the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000.
Great little connection. It worked to convert the Xbox 360 wired headset into a PC headset. Well worth the money!
This PDA has been very stable and works as expected. It's been used for WIFI connecting to my WPA network, and used extensively as a GPS. I'm not using the supplied GPS software because I already had a copy of iGuidance that I loaded on it.Nice unit.
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.
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.
This is a great tool for recording important info on the run. As a Builder I have gotten very use to the convenience of recording important notes and thoughts as I go for playback and placing them in my day planner for latter retrevial and action! If you are looking for high tech voice recognition this is not for you! If you want a basic tool to handle large amounts of information fast this is for you! The only bad thing is the recorder likes to turn on by itself in your pocket which can mean problems!
This disk is exactly as described. It is very hard to find an SD only disk...Fast delivery good quality. I was very pleased with the entire purchase.
GREAT TV FOR THE MONEY - EXCELLENT SD & DVD & HD PERFORMANCEDONT WASTE MONEY ON SONY - SAMSUNG JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER!!!!!
More than I expected. Our gazebo is about 15 to 20 feet away from our tv and it makes it so much nicer to hear the tv without having the tv screaming at us.
This new Ipod nano is great. Only problem is it uses the newest upgrade of itunes and if you have a older computer you may not be able to upgrade to the newest itunes.
Great little bit. Super inexpensive. Worked like a charm as part of a "backdoor" set up to keep my old ipod functional after the headphone jack went kaputt on me.
I bought this because I used a friend's and loved it. The sound quality is great, it sounds exactly like your voice. Playing music or listening to anything it sounds pretty darn good for 24 dollars worth. Low cost, great product, quality results. Totally recommend getting a pair to anyone on a budget or who just needs a reliable headset for Skype or any other voice chat program.
-The card brings its own software including a DVD player, plus audio and video applications for all versions of Windows including 2000 and XP. While the bundled software is not top-notch, it sure brings an immediate way to test your hardware.Performance-wise, this card passed all tests with flying colors. I tested it successfully with Lucas Arts'StarWars Star Fighter, Microsoft's Dungeon Siege, and some emulation applications that required 3d accelerators.MPEG playback improved notably using Windows Media player. Also, overall Windows navigation is now much smoother and with fewer delays, especially when using my clogged Start Menu. DVD playback works beautifully and with ATI's integrated decoder I am in no need to have my old Creative decoder card.In my case, due to technical issues, I had to perform some degree of tweaking and updating. The included user guide is a plain generic installation manual that is not specific to your card model, so if you happen to have a problem, you will not find the answer there; the manual assumes that everything goes fine and dandy from the get go. On the other hand, their web site was very helpful, and I was able to download the latest software and resolve all my issues.Overall, I'm very impressed with this video card. It has given my two-year "old" PC a nice "face-lift" and maybe an additional couple of years of 3d gaming.I recommend it to anyone who owns an older motherboard without an AGP slot. It gives a low-end system a high-end performance increase without investing big bucks.Good purchase.
This pack is NOT for the portable &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/Epson-PictureMate-Compact-Inkjet-Printer/dp/tech-data/B000UMRWCC/ref=de_a_smtd">PM-260 "PictureMate Dash" unit&lt;/a>. The paper is compatible, but the ink cartridges are the wrong size.Make sure you're buying the right package and before you open the plastic bag with the ink cartridge, make sure it's going to fit into your printer.
I have the Microsoft Laser Desktop 6000 v2 keyboard at work and I loved it. It's soft, quiet, and not a split keyboard which I've been avoiding with a level of stubborn righteous determination that only a self taught typist, who never learned the "correct hand positioning", can bring to bear. But alas after having a job for 10 years which 95% of depends on typing my hands and arms started bothering me and I knew it was time to cross over to the Dark Side. I knew if I wanted a decent split keyboard for work I'd have to buy my own so I began my quest. I came across the Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 and was on the fence about it because of the mixed reviews. I took a field trip to the local electronics store to actually see some of these keyboards in person to get a feel for what they're really like and I instantly chose this one. It's much softer than the Logitech Wave Pro and every bit as soft and possibly quieter than my old Microsoft 6000 v2. As someone who typically types 95 WPM I am slower as I learn the split keyboard layout but it's not as much of a study in frustration as I thought it would be. My hands and forearms don't hurt anymore when I'm typing for 8-10 hours a day 40-50 hours a week so I highly recommend this keyboard to anyone who has hand and wrist problems. The other great thing I appreciate about this keyboard is that it's a plug-in-go keyboard so all you have to do is plug it into the USB port and it's ready to go. Since I bought this for work I needed something that wouldn't require software installation. This keyboard has not only met my requirements but also exceeded all of my expectations.
Philips just doesn't know what they're doing, plain and simple. I went through 3 different units and they all had the same problems! Read some of the other reviews for the list of problems; I've encountered most of them. I can't stress how bad their burners are! What a headache having to send it out just to come back with the same problems...on 3 different units none the less! I finally demanded my money back from Circuit City (who I wouldn't recommend either) and went with the Pioneer 839 from Tweeter (who are light years better than CC) and have been very happy with it.
This is a great little hub. Compact and really sturdy. It comes with a power supply, but I never really needed it. It powers my portable hard drive, my mouse and other peripherals with no problems.The cord is short, but I believe it was meant for laptop use anyway, so it works out perfectly for me.
I bought this as an attempt to solve fuzzy TV and cable modem signal loss problems. Initially it didn't solve the problem completely, but then a cable company tech found that the problem was external. I put the Motorola unit back in even though things were fixed, and my modem's downstream power still went from -9 dBmV to +5 dBmV. This won't increase internet SPEED, but it is definitely a stronger signal.
The Tom Tom Navigation System is a great GPS tool. It is portable, easy to use and very accurate. It has navigated us around a few construction sites and prevented us from getting stuck in traffic.
The seller did a fine job of getting this to me in a timely manner. It works just like it should and I really needed it to keep my GPS charged. I have absolutely NO sense of direction. Without my GPS I would end up in South America somewhere.
I already have and use this mouse. This purchase is a spare as Logitech has discontinued the production of this model. I like the size of the mouse and placement of the buttons. Many of the buttons are programmable so I use some of them to facilitate navigation on webpages. All in all, this is a great mouse!
It is a pretty good camera. But I am just wondering, it did not have &quot;time stamp&quot; option which will allow customer to put date on picture automatically. It will be very important when you try to have family photos.
I bought this on-line after so many attempts to find in the stores the perfect bag. My son needed a rolling case into which he could place books side-by-side because he carries so many books (seforim). The telescope handle is extra long. When he runs with the bag his heels are not hitting the bag behind him. The wheels are another positive feature. It is very well constructed with many interior dividers and pockets. It definitely has a partition for a 15&#34; laptop, but my son used this section for more books and used the padded pocket for small electronics to hold his small laptop. It stands well on its own, even when unzipped due to removable flaps that secure the bag open like a book bag rather than fully opened as a suitcase. The handles used to carry the bag are well cushioned. The only feature missing - no external place for a water bottle. Since my son is rough on such items, only time will tell how durable it is. In addition, my teenage grandson used it first on an international flight as his carry-on. (It weighs only 7 lbs.) He used one zippered section as a suitcase, another for gift items and another section for a book and other personal items. I'd recommend this item to anyone, especially to those who need to carry a lot of weight and need a rolling travel case that looks smart and compact and rolls smooth and easily.
I am totally stunned that this could be sold as iPOD compatible. Nothing, absolutely nothing, works as you would intuitively think it would. Pause does not pause, forward arrow does not forward to the next track (just starts the same track over and over again), and heaven help you if you actually want to find a specific song or artist. There is no way to actually speed through a menu - you have to advance one artist at a time. This is fine if you love Aaron Neville but chances are you will be in a limb severing accident if you are trying to get to ZZ Top. I am taking this back tomorrow and demanding something that will allow me to control my iPod again from my iPod.
This camera is a great choice for a first digital camera. The picture quality is great, and with the museum mode, will allow great indoor pictures using existing light. You can take great shots, day and night, as long as you utilize the proper scene modes that are built into the camera.The problems others seem to have are likely due to wrong battery choice. Make sure you purchase the correct nimh rechargeables as recommended by the manufacturer. With mine, I can take 150+ pictures on a single charge; turning the camera off when not in use.The low price makes this camera a great deal; it's a good first camera or makes a great gift. I've had mine for over a year and have taken roughly 1800 pictures. Definitely recommended!
We bought this LG dvd recorder because of it's great features for my brother in law who just got married. After 3 months, the picture started pixelating when playing back disk that they recorded. Later, all their dvd's started pixelating. They called customer service where they were told about the $69 labor cost to repair. They chose not to pay it and deal with the pixelated picture. One year later, the unit will not recognize any dvd's. It keeps telling them "No Disk Loaded".I own a Panasonic DVD Recorder that I've had for 5 years and have had no problems. Next time I'll know to stick with Panasonic.
THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING THIS MP3. I purchased in it april from amazon, it seemed to work fine, then 3 months into I tried to turn the volume up (which is something I don't regularly use) and nothing happen. Now I can't hear it at all. Contacted creative they recommed troubleshooting, which I did still nothing. I then asked them for a rma, they sent the form along with a charge for 25.00 to get it fixed. Was told anything over 3 months old gets this charge. I don't think I should be charged for a poor workmanship. So I will be looking for a new mp3 and it will not be creative.
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
This product is presented as a case for the Shure E5c headphones. It is not. It is too small. The picture of the item gives the impression that it is oval in shape. It is not. It is round and small. Shure does/did have an oval shaped nylon zippered case for the E5c but this is not it. I ordered this case but was greatly disappointed with what I received. Amazon should replace the picture and correct the description so that it is accurate. I had to expend the time and money to return this item to the vendor since it was not what Amazon led me to belive I would be recieving.
I bought this product to run video from my PC to my TV. It is in excellent condition. I use it everyday. Quality cable.
Contrary to other reviewers I didn't notice any smell upon using this case - perhaps I was lucky or am not sensitive to it.The case functions as advertised. It's soft and even though it's thin (it is a sleeve), I feel like it provides the proper protection for carrying it around purely in the case or in my backpack with other odd-shaped objects. The little blue pocket in the front is indeed tiny and I use it to hold the cloth to keep my mbp's screen clean.The case does feel tight slipping my mbp into it past the zippers resting at the sides but I haven't noticed any damage. Once it is inside it has a small zipper cover that slips over the mbp's edge and stays securely in place and I can't imagine zipper damage occurring through it.Wonderful case and I'm happy I decided to buy it to protect my new laptop. Highly recommended.
I got these to replace some old creative 5.1 speakers that were slowly going out on me. The creative had a good run, but this system really caught my eye for the price and power. It was easy to set up, though I was a bit surprised to see RCA connections for everything rather than ye old speaker wire. My only complaint is the front speaker wires are short, but in my mind that's not enough to take away a star over. The sound is crisp, powerful, handles a good range, and they system can get pretty loud. I can only bear it at about 50-60% power depending on what I'm listening to. The bass IS very strong, the sub is a behemoth... but it is adjustable via the controller. And if you're an audiophile you will have EQ software on your computer anyway. More is better than not enough if you're a sound freak like me and tweak the EQ constantly. I'm very happy with it. I plan to use it for a long time, it even looks cool too :)
The printer does a good job. The only issue I had is it is called an " all In One" and it is not in fact a 4 in one. Other brands also have a tendency to claim "all in one" when they should say 3 in one! I ended up returning the 600 and bought a canon 530 (a true all in one).
I expected this drive to be much larger but that fact doesn't hinder the fact that it works fast and can store almost any file you could want to load onto it!
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 used this to add a tailgate lock to my 13' F150. It fit right inside the tailgate, easily mounted with the screws and works solid.
HiI bought this for my husband. Its just simply great once u upload what ever u want to. But uploading it is a little complex. like once uploaded from a location if you change its library to some other location and you dont have all those songs (that are present in your iPod) in your library then all the songs are going to for a six.But other than that the sound quality is great, clarity on the video is great...On the whole my husband loves it...
Arrived on-time and in advertised condition. A bit pricey but hey... Its got the Canon logo!
Purchased this for use with my Tracks HD and as others have stated above the sound quality was greatly lowered for me and my left speakers sound is off with this product. Glad I didn't waste more than I did on this.
When I first got it, I was like "meh... so what? A dinky little bag with a Dell logo on it. All looks and probably no function." In fact, I have had this backpack for almost two years before I ever used it! But I'll gladly take my lumps.On a recent weekend trip, it carried:Dell 6000DAC adapterWireless Mouse1 pair khakis2 polo shirts2 sets underwear2 pairs socksA small bag of toiletriesA set of Sony NC headphones in their semi-rigid caseA BlackBerry, cell phone and related chargers for eachCompact digital camera in caseA book & magazineSpare USB cablesA couple of memo sized note booksPens, pencils, etc.Sunglasses in hard case.I kid you not; this bag swallowed all that and wasn't even bulging. I'll take a small amount of credit for being a savvy packer on a continuing quest to travel light, but the bag is impressive. It was extremely well-balanced with good handles, and had no problem carrying it onto the plane or storing it under the seat. Mostly, I carry it by the top handle, but for long stretches of walking through terminals, I find the straps when worn on my back surprisingly comfortable.I'm not really a backpack person as a rule, but I'm very pleased with it. It looks great, and carries a lot.I do not use it daily, so I can't speak to its durability. It doesn't have the "overbuilt" look of some pricier bags, so I'm not sure how more frequent use would wear on it.
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!
TiVo friendly and easy to install.My friends TiVo fan started making a lot of loud noise one day. She thought the TiVo was dying but I told her it was most likely the fan. We opened it up and found the fan to be the issue. The fan literally died in front of us and stopped working. I searched all over Google for a cheap replacement fan. This fan was about the cheapest I could find that I knew would work in the TiVo.The fan is very easy to take out the old one and install the new one. No need to use an expensive shop to do the repair. You will need the correct screw driver/star driver set. This fan is a little bit louder than the original TiVo fan but it does move more air making it cooler. For those confused on the 3 pin plug (female) and the 2 pin TiVo plug(male).... use the same two color wires you see on the TiVo plug and the third pin/wire will just hang over not in use. Can't remember the color scheme but match the wire colors (example: red/black fan to red/black TiVo). If I didn't have cognitive problems from my illness I could specify sorry.
My son recently bought a used turntable and needed a pre-amp to hook up to his computer. In lieu of cheaper models, I decided to check out the TC-750 based on the better tech specs for this model. We've been very pleased. We had the turntable hooked up to my receiver with integrated phono pre-amp before this arrived, and we think this sounds better. My son's not a high end audiophile, but he thinks he can tell the difference with this pre-amp, which is all that matters. Simple to set up and came with the cable needed to hook to the computer line-in. Looks good and has the ground connection for the turntable as well. I give it 5 stars not because its probably as good as some $1500 tube pre-amp (I'll never know) but for the performance and features at the price. My son is likely to upgrade the turntable some day but will make sure he can bypass any integrated pre-amp it may come with since this one may be hard to beat.
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.
I bought this remote when Amazon had the $50 price. It works as advertised. It replaced 4 remotes and is a must when you have a complicated setup with an AV receiver. I tried the Harmony 880 and liked the remote but had a lot of issues with the charging base. Other than that both the remotes use the same software and support the same devices. The only disadvantage is that the button on the 550 are on the smaller side and some of important buttons such as the volume and channel are a little harder to operate. But after using it for a few days, it is getting better.Definitely a great value for the money. It made my non-techie wife's life a lot easier. She does not have to worry about all the different setting on my AVR.
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.
The TX75 sound quality, design and apearance deserve 5 stars. However there are problems with HDMI connectivity and playback of certain multimedia formats, so I lover the rating to 4 stars until these problems are fixed by Samsung in the next firmware (below applies to firmware v. 0.86K from 2007-05-18).Pros: speakers/receiver appearance (system looks way much better in real life than pictures shown on all websites, including Amazon), sound quality, slim profile DVD changer (fits on glass shelf of TV stand), USB in front (vs. back), good remote, many more one would expect in a system of this class.Cons (listed in the order of inconvenience they cause):- Does not play LPCM audio from HD DVD Toshiba A2 player through HDMI connection (avs forum states that other receivers like Onkyo play LPCM from A2 fine through HDMI). I have to connect A2 to TX75 using optical cable, and since optical input is used now I cannot get Dolby Digital on TX75 from my satellite box. I spent many hours trying different connection options, cables and A2 player settings, and still cannot get surround sound from A2 over HDMI. This is also A2's fault for not allowing an option to send DTS over HDMI like it can over optical cable.- Does not play mpeg transport stream video files recorded from my satellite DVR, although many other divx/mpeg files play fine.- Does not play any VCD/SVCD.- When unit is turned on, it shows scrolling message "Welcome to Samsung Digital" for couple seconds. Until this message is finished displaying, the unit does not respond to remote control or front panel buttons, so I cannot switch input source or adjust volume and have to stay with my back bent like id*%&ot; waiting for unit to initialize. Old Panasonic HT900 allowed switching sources immediately after turning unit on.Update: this unit played ALL recorded DVD-Rs I tried, including brands Playo 16x DVD-R/DVD+R (from Staples), RIDATA 4x RVD+RW, Memorex 4x DVD+RW. I recorded them in Nero using lower recording speed 4x-8x. I also applied "region free" fix described in another review, so may be this improved DVD-R readablity. Only discs it did not play are VCDs.
Took the SanDisk 512Mb to Europe with my most important directories on it. Used it to respond to clients and government requests; the files I needed were all there.Who needs to lug around a laptop when a tiny SanDisk will do just fine. The only thing you need is an internet cafe or hotel lobby and a USB connection. And those are ubiquitous these days!
This cable is total and absolute crap. Doesn't even have the surge protector on it that makes USB cables hot swappable. Furthermore it doesn't work... if it cost more than $3 I would send it back on principal, as it is I tossed the junk in the trash. Word to the wise avoid like the plague.
I was surprised at all the reviews here mentioning static. I get absolutely no static interference with these, even with my cell phone, a few monitors, and a microwave nearby. The sound is absolutely crisp and clear - you could hear a pin drop with these. The midrange is rich. The bass is surprisingly deep and powerful. I was impressed with what such small speakers at such low price can output in terms of bass and sound clarity. I use these as my desktop speakers. They respond noticeably well to the Equalizers in XMMS/Winamp when you play MP3's. The SFX (sound field Xpander) effect is adds to really good surround-sound quality. All in all, this is 50 bucks very well spent. The speakers also take up very little space and have simple flat tilted design that's pleasing (or at least not irritating or distracting) to the eyes.There's a bunch of people complaining of cell phone interferences with these speakers. I believe this is a cell phone issue rather than the speaker issue. If you get a lot of interference from your cell phones on these speakers, imagine what kind of interferences your brain is having to deal with when you use your cell phone daily, especially since it's not even shielded unlike your speakers!! Change the phone or the provider or both.
Awesome product, perfect for a home entertainment system without having to spend the big bucks!
GARMIN C 580 STREET PILOT-THE MSN SUBSCRIPTION IS AWFUL- DO NOT DO 1 YR FREE TRAIL THAT IT COMES WITH!! IT CONSTANTLY TRIES TO UPDATE SOFTWARE BUT NEVER DOES AND THE MSN UPDATING SCREEN BLOCKS OUT THE WHOLE VIEW OF THE SCREEN SO YOUR LEFT WITH VOICE ONLY!! I LIVE IN WESTERN LONG ISLAND NY WHERE THE COVERAGE AREA SUPPOSED TO BE GREAT- WHAT A JOKE. THE UNIT ITSELF IS OK BUT SHOP AROUND THERE HAS TO BE BETTER..
Not a fan of this purse. It looks really cute online, but when I got it, it didn't look good at all. It looks like something I would buy for my 4 year old to play with (and I sure as heck wouldn't pay over $10 for it!)The color on the straps and borders are leather (or pleather) and do not match the color pink on the suede.I am returning this item.
This extremely cheap tape adapter works great with my iphone - The sound is what you may expect from a cassette adapter, not perfect, but it is still great.
what happened to inputting intersections? Unlike the c330 (which has this) this feature has been omitted (why? this is a standard feature in gps units) in the event that you have an address that is just not in your maps at least a person can give you the cross streets. Text to speach is cute but not at the expense of leaving out the intersection feature!
Love Zoom , quality of pictures in various conditionslove amount of controllove size and shape of cameralove costnegative slow processing of shots( even with fast chips)negative poor batery lifenegative too easy to accidently change some parameter and not know itOverall very good camera
The quality is great! I just wish it had more room to store DVDs. Currently I'm only able to fit some cords and the DVD player.
I was somewhat satisfied with this device until I needed a driver and didn't have the CD. As someone else commented, they do not have the drivers available online. I would advise anyone needed a bluetooth device of any kinda to look elsewhere.NOTE: I have only written maybe one or two product complaints in my whole life. Lack of software support with a device that is new on the market is a huge error in my book.
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 Aluminum Case is a high quality product especially for the price. It looks great and the fit is perfect. Closure and locks etc all aligned correctly. The foam system is great and is easy to fit to any equipment. The padded dividers are good also but I just use the foam. I was able to easily make custom areas to hold one 35mm slr camera with 28 to 200 lens, one Pentax K10D digital slr with the kit lens and a digital camcorder plus extra batteries for each. Perfect size for my needs and the case sure does a good job of protection. Looks really sharp too.
Would definately purchase from this seller again. Memory cards arrived well packaged and in just a few days of ordering them. Using these for game cameras, swapping memory cards when I take one out, I put the other one in, so we don't miss any of the action. Reasonable pricing and shipping.
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.
These are terrific speakers for the money. They aren't the answer to all of your audio needs across every spectrum of audible bandwidth; but they are wireless, they are portable and they are attractive.You may not get the same reception at 150 feet you get at 50 feet, but as Einstein said, "you can't bribe God." Physics matters, so maybe move the transmitter.You shouldn't expect the moon for $80.00, but you'll get well into acoustic orbit with these speakers.
I used this to make character T's for my son. I found I had to adjust my ink settings on my printer to get the best finished product. The actual paper was great to work with--no need to mirror-image text. Hard to remove the protective overlay by bending back the graphic and peeling. Instructions say you can also gently "tear" the overlay and the transfer paper with the graphic will withstand it. This worked MUCH better and saved me a LOT of time! The graphics have held up to the 2-year old and the wash so far--MULTIPLE (10?) washings.
ProsGot them for freeGood, even sound (including bass)In-line volume controlCan get quite loudConsNot isolating at allLong, tangly cordCompared to my other pair of headphones (JVC noise canceling), these aren't quite as good. But they cost less than half (and I got them for free). They even have more bass than the JVCs. At this price, unless you need sound isolation, just get them.
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I do like this unit. My plastic ones get beat-up and look terrible from the change and keys in my pocket. This drive is very fast and resiliant. It also has a rubber gasket at the cap so if it accidentally takes a trip through the washing-machine it has a much better chance of survival!I would recommend this product.
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.
Very poor quality but what do you expect for a cheap item like this? Spend the extra money for a good one.
Great phone for a small business. No complaints at all. Works, perfectly, the ease of use is better than any phone I've used for my business.If you're looking for a quality phone for home or office business this should be your first choice.
A great tool for monitoring energy usage of individual appliances, tools, lamps, computers, etc.Within days, I was able to determine that our two old refrigerators were costing us about $130.00 per year each. Since it is just my wife and I we decided we didn't each need our own fridge and moved the milk, beer, and other items from the basement fridge to our main kitchen fridge and freezer and unplugged the 2nd one. Its' a little more crowded now, but we are saving money and are looking to purchase a larger more energy efficient new fridge.I also found that our TV, stereo, DVD player, etc only is costing us about $40.00 per year. However, our desktop PC, printer, modem is running about $135.00 per year, much more that I thought. I did replace the 75w light bulb at the desk with a 13w cfl so we are saving some money there.I agree with most of the others in that the Kill-a-watt display is a little hard to read and would benefit from being backlit. Be aware that this unit only measures what you can plug into it with a standard 3-prong, 120v plug. It will not do 220v so I can't do my well or electric range.
Griffin Technology makes a business out of introducing ingenious accessories for MacIntosh computers - in my case, a 15&quot; Titanium Powerbook. As with al companies who do so, some ideas are winners and others are easy to underappreciate. The iCurve, a simple. Elegant computer stand designed for portables is one of their most outstanding products. Although, at first it seems somewhat unassuming.If you are mostly a road user, then the iCurve will not seem all that useful. But if you are like me and use your portable primarily as a desktop that can be moved around, the iCurve is a lifesaver. I originally bought it because I wanted to use the Powerbook with a standard Apple keyboard and a special mouse. With everything flat on my desk it was getting crowded. The iCurve resolved that problem right away.What I did not consider was the the ergonomic improvement the iCurve would work. With the screen at eyelevel, pressure on my back and eyes simply vanished. It is far easier to sit back. think, and type - an unexpected productivity gain as well. The shame is that this gadget is primarily marketed to Mac's, even though it will work with any portable, with the same benefits.I did discover one flaw. If you use the supplied footpads to keep the iCurve from slipping around (I have a glass table top) make sure you place the front feet far enough forward. If you don't, the base becomes a bit unstable. Being a klutz, I wound up getting one extra footpad and placing it square in the front middle. That being done, the iCurve is as solid as a rock.
As was stated earlier, the recorder only works with the included software because it records in a proprietary format. After upgrading our network and having to create new user accounts, the software no longer worked and said it needed to be reinstalled and I have since lost the CD. Again, as stated earlier, there is nothing on the panasonic site that helps. I call and they want $25 for the CD, plus $8 shipping on a device that costs $70. Terrible, terrible customer service.
Ok. I don't know how you guys are doing it.I assembled the telescope ok with the supplied directions. I attempted to align the sighting scope with the mirror. It was way off and very difficult to adjust. It is so unhelpful that the spotting scope shows a world upside down and backwards. It constantly makes you move the telescope the wrong way to find what you are looking for.I also had difficulty with the up-down (latitude) adjustment. Why are there two locks for that? If one is locked up you can't move the other one. Not user friendly for fine tuning. Not intuitive to me.I had no success finding a single object in the main viewer. I wasn't trying to use the magnifying eyepiece.If the spotting scope is no good and the eyepieces are no good, why have this thing?OK, I am frustrated at the moment and will try again tomorrow. Other people have had better results so I will assume I just need more practice. I will change and delete this post if I figure it out.BTW, I have no telescope experience but have read scores of books on astronomy and I know, sort of, where good stuff is and what it is. I found the Andromeda galaxy easily in binoculars, but couldn't even get the scope on the Orion nebula, seeing all the stars around it with the naked eye easily.Later: Well, I have managed to find the moon and the Orion nebula. The spotting scope keeps getting bumped out of position so it is necessary to aim the whole telescope. With total manual controls, it is most difficult to find an object even if you are very close to it. But practice is helping. I don't have especially dark skies, so the potential of my viewing is unknown. The moon looked pretty good. With the Orion nebula, I could resolve only 2 of the 4 central Trapezium stars, but some nebulosity was visable. It looks nothing like long exposures from a big mirror under dark skies, but better than my big binoculars and much harder to find.
So I have had this for over a year without a problem. It works like a dream! It has minor flaws, like the earphones that come with it are crap and the shuffle is a little shaky, but thats hardly worth crying over. Its a really good price and works SO well. The amazing part about this review is that I put it through the washing machine, it was filled with water and wouldn't start. So I mourned my loss and put it away for awhile. Right before I was going to throw it away I decided to plug it in just in case it might work. IT did. This baby came back from the dead, its a seriously awesome player, way better than any old Ipod.
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.
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.
This battery is really amazing for digital cameras. I have noticed that transfer rates are faster too. BUY this battery for any digital camera
Nice pen, got one for my wife and I several months apart and from two entirely different stores. Both came with non-functioning roller tips, but plenty of ink... Decent pen after you call manufacutrers, wait a couple of days, and install new ink cartridge.
What a GREAT deal! I am really happy with the fax & no surprises.Brother FAX-575 Personal Fax, Phone, and Copier
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.
Be aware their are two types of TDK MOJO'S the old one simply "MOJO" and the new very much improved model "MOJO 620"I read a lot of reviews and did major research which including buying a few models. It came down to a few models and believe me this is the best. I promise you won't be disappointed in this unit. Their are none of the issues of the other players no pause between song. No improper display of ID3 information. No problems with skipping. No missing backlight display. The buttons are placed excellently. The unit is so easy to operate its ridiculous.This has got to be the best unit made. This is the Unit you have been searching for. It has a remote and the firmware can be upgraded. Which means if TDK comes out with new software for it you can simple upgrade the unit by Recording the file to disc and playing the upgrade firmware. Included: MOJO 620 CD-MP3 Digital Jukebox, Software Utility Disc, Headphones, AC Adapter, Remote Control, User's Manual & 2 (AA) batteries.Anti-Shock Buffer is 8 minutes (MP3); 45 seconds (CD Audio) Displays ID3 tag information V1 (1.0, 1.1) and V2 (2.2, 2.3, 2.4)Remembers last 10 CDs and is Compatible with packet writing supported bit rates for MP3 are 8-320 kbps This unit does not read WMA which is fine by me since WMA is owned by Microsoft will be incorporating Digital Rights Media into WMA soon preventing casual copying....
Plugged my 2.5mm headset into one end and the pink into my laptop's mic in and green into laptop's headphones input. DID NOT WORK EITHER FOR MIC OR HEADPHONES. After reviewing laptop settings, etc. finally happened to plug the green (which is headphones) into the mic input and the mic now worked! Only problem is that the pink into headphones did not give me sound. So, it's miss-wired or just screwed up. I am returning it today.Also note that compared to the new one I bought (here on Amazon, see my other review), the wires in this adapter are very thin and the connectors small.
I would have given them 5 stars if it wasn't for the comfort issue. The way the ear pieces mount to the headband puts some uncomfortable offset pressure on my ears. If the headband was more centered I think they would be great. Sound quality is pretty damn good. They aren't BOSE but for $5 you really can't complain! The bass was noticeably better than the Maxell EC150 set that I had been using. I had to decrease the lows and mids in the EQ of my Sansa e270 mp3 player! Best thing is that they fit perfectly in my motorcycle helmet ear covers so I won't be buying more expensive helmet specific speakers :-)Yes, I would highly recommend these cheap headphones. As for durability ... I'll find out but I must say that if you're jamming out at full volume for long lengths of time and they die quickly ..... what do you expect for 5 bucks.
I had been using this camera for a few years. Easy to use, clear pictures, a variety of settings. Then all of the sudden the light metering just went out and I began having a lot of problems with washout due to the brightness of the photos. We tried to work on getting it fixed because I enjoyed using it so much and had so many lenses and accessories for it but it was going to be very difficult and expensive (not to mention being without a camera for months) to get it fixed. So we finally just gave it up. I miss the grip of the camera, very nicely contoured and felt very secure in my hands, though a little heavier than some of the others, yes I did feel the difference. One of the nicer features was that some of the most important features were controlled by dedicated external buttons rather than being buried in the menu system. Nice to be able to just move those around with a finger or a thumb instead of looking through a menu to locate something. Perhaps I was just really used to this camera, but it really seemed quite user friendly in the controls and operations efficency area. If you see one out there at a decent price, it might be a good one to grab.
Enough said. Company must be trying to "dump" their stock of A320s. Will send back if possible, if not try to find someone with a w95 system.
I purchased this case for a nine inch Philips portable DVD player. The fit is very good with enough room on the side to plug-in the AC adapter. I suspect with a 10 inch DVD player, the fit would be tight. Installation was easy. There was one reviewer who commented that too many straps were required. I find this to be untrue. The number of straps is appropriate for stability and using the straps was extremely easy. The case has a separate compartment with plenty of room for additional AC adapters, DVDs, remote control, manuals, unused straps. Since security is a concern for some people and you may not wish to leave your DVD player in the vehicle unnecessarily, this carrying case is very convenient because you simply need to release the Velcro belt loop from the main horizontal strap, unsnap the two straps at the bottom, and your DVD player and case will be free in a matter of seconds. I would highly recommend this carrying case and if I ever need to get another DVD player, I would definitely purchase this item again.
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.
The four 2700mA batteries (Sony label) that came with this charger are TOTALLY WORTHLESS. They hold a charge for a few days and then are dead ... not weak ..DEAD. Sony should be replacing these free of charge to all who have them.
Hp Ipod what can I say. I got it as a christmas present in 2004 and it broke down in 2005. Hp sent me a new one no problem but then the new one was worse than my old one. The new one was only 6 months old. I emailed Hp and they were not very nice about my situation as they were the first time. They took me through ever troubleshooting that I have already done. Then they told me that I would have to get a new one. I thought this was ridculous because they sent me one just 6 months ago. I said they sent me a faulty product and I should not have to get a new one. They told me it was just like a computer and the hard drive can stop at anytime. Please! I have had many PC and the only time they mess up was when I did something wrong. My hard drive never messes up in the computer. I never dropped my ipod i always update it and I think it is pretty ridiculous that a product 400 dollars has a shelf life of 6months to a year. BEWARE WHEN YOU BUY.
Belkin is very easy to setup. It comes with a installation wizard CD and make the job easy. I have it installed for almost over a monthand it never needed to be reset. I used it mainly for WPA encription for wireless G device and it works faultlessly. I do not have wireless N device for my laptop yet so I can't comment on theperformance on N setup.
I needed to purchase a wireless microphone for business conference recordings and this product did the job the product overview said it would. The battery life on the receiver and microphone unit is great (although it takes 9 V batteries, would prefer it take rechargeable AAs) and the sound quality was clearly audible and did not pick up any of the background noises the videocamera normally would have. I'd recommend this to any professional looking to capture a speaker's voice or any one subject for a project (e.g., wedding vows, lecture, etc.).
The vendor sent a separate package to make sure all contents were received.
This filter takes the glare off the moon, enabling me to look for as long as I like with comfort and without the temporary loss of vision in that eye when I look away from the eyepiece. I consider this a must for anyone who wants to study the moon in detail. I hadn't intended to use it on the planets but one night I went from the moon to mars without removing it and I was surprised that it actually allowed me to see more details, such as the polar caps. Well worth the 16.00.
Used this hair dryer at a hotel and loved it -- had to order -- great price -- great travel hair dryer folds nice.
I just love the looks of this La Crosse Technology WT-3181P Atomic Wall Clock. However, I don't think anyone should install this outdoors. I purchased mine for my home office so I have never tried it outdoors. However, I can tell you that there is nothing watertight about this product. It is plasic, and there are gaps that would surely let water into the clock mechanism and battery compartment. I can also tell you that the automatic setting of the clock can be a bit unreliable. My home office is located in the downstairs of our house. At each time change the clock remains at the same time if I leave it in my downstairs office. I have to bring it upstairs and leave it sitting on the counter for several hours before it finally changes the time on its own. I would just do it manually but it would be very time consuming given the fact that there is no way to manually move the time backward. The only time adjustment control is a button that you push, which uses a motorized method of moving the minute hand ahead minute by minute. It takes roughly 20 seconds just to advanced the thing by one hour. If you wanted to set the clock back by an hour, you would have to advance the time by 11 hours. That would take about 3 and a half minutes! That may not seem like much time but it is an eternity when you are just standing there holding in a little plastic button. I paid extra money for an Atomic clock that would adjust its own time automatically. It will do this but I always have to bring it upstairs and leave it sit for a good portion of the day.Overall I am very happy with this clock. The downfall of the weak radio receiver is outweighed by the stylish and professional looking design of the clock face itself. I have no major complaints about this device and therefore I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I would give it a perfect 5 if it would set itself without needing to be moved to a different part of my house. Oh yeah, and this clock is plenty big. It is very easy to see from across the room. It is definately an impressive clock for your home or office. I just don't think it would be wise for anyone to mount it outside in the elements.
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)
This is a very very very cheap product . I do not recommend it to anyone. Please shop around you will find something much better and better $ value.
This item works perfectly. I am using gentoo Linux and It works just great. Just compile bluetooth support into your kernel and everything just works. I have added hidd --connect command to my boot script, so I just pres a button from button of the mice and mouse will start working.
I am very pleased with my purchase of the replacement car starter. In NY winters are cold so I like having the warm car when I go out the door. The only down side is that you really can't program it yourself. We had to go to Best Buy and pay additional money for them to program it for us. There is a computer needed to do it.Love the warm car though so it is worth it!
I have no real problems with the clock itself and its functionality but the light is much too bright. Makes me not want to sleep facing it and this is on the low setting!
I looked at other switches before I found this one. Once I saw that Linksys made an affordable KVM switch I ordered it. As with other Linksys products that I have, I plugged everything in, and it worked. No hassles, no configuration, it just works! Linksys makes products that are affordable, and above all else, they do what they're supposed to do.Just for informational purposes, the two computers I hooked up are running different operating systems. One an old Win98 that my wife likes, and one a Lycoris Desktop/LX (that I love!), This didn't even cause any problems. Buy Linksys with confidence (and try Lycoris Desktop/LX (Linux desktop looks like win XP, and behaves very well ...) if you haven't seen it yet, you'll be amazed.
I purchased the Phillips Digital TV antenna for use with a portable digital tv set. It worked great. I then connected it to my Samsung 59" set and that worked great as well. I have Direct TV and when a heavy rain storm is overhead, I lose my signal. I merely change to the TV input using the Phillips antenna and I can still receive local channels.
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 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.
The 50mm f/1.4's front element is already deeply recessed which is most likely why the lens is more flare resistant than other 50mm lenses. This O.E.M. hood is the only well-fitting accessory necessary to 'complete' this lens. Since I don't like to reverse the hood during storage, removing the 58mm lens cap is tricky with my large thumb and index finger.Canon provides the hood for all of their L lenses. It only makes sense to buy a hood for all non-L lenses you own. It is as vital a protective accessory as a wide brim hat on a sunny day.
It is THE perfect addition to your metallic Macbook Pro.Design Fit- Fits perfectly and in full harmony with the metallic and minimalistic design. Looks great on my desk- Complement it with an Apple Keyboard and an Apple Mouse to have a fully functional and good looking macbook desktop solutionQuality- Supports any macbook pro beautifully thanks to its large base and well designed and flush support- Lower support doesn't hide the old macbook's infra red dot or the cd loading slot, or the push/open buttonPractical- Has a discrete hole on the back for cable management- The base is a perfect place to put my LaCie external hard drive, discretely hidden under my macbook proMore- I complemented the whole solution with modern designed Creative speakers + subwoofer, and the whole thing looks like a desktop from the future
I wish I had read the reviews here before buying my Sony car stereo with this adapter, which I am having uninstalled and returned tomorrow.One aspect of the "ignition reset" not mentioned by other writers is that the iPod interface mode changes when the ignition is turned off. What this means is that there are three ways to navigate through your iPod songs: Album, Artist, and Playlist. Like many people, I prefer to navigate by Playlist. Well, every time the ignition is turned off (basically, as soon as the warning beeps sound, telling you to take off the face plate if you don't want your radio stolen), the unit reverts to Album navigation.That wouldn't be as much of a pain, except for another funky glitch: switching from Album->Artist->Playlist will cause the iPod to restart at the first playlist on your iPod! So, if you go to the trouble of disconnecting your iPod when you shut off your vehicle, you'll still end up resetting to the beginning the second you want to navigate by anything other than album.Oh, and that warning tone I mentioned? It's just annoying. Really, now -- how many people remove the face plate of their system every time? I'm sure there are some, but why not provide the ability to disable the warning chimes?All in all this interface unit is barely adequate. The only reason I would use it over the AUX jack would be to have my iPod charge while playing. The navigation and usability are about as anti-iPod as you can get.
This item can no longer be found in stores and this order arrived in good condition and is just what was needed.
I gave this two stars instead of one because it was sturdy and came with a glass shade. It is painted not plated. Not metalic. The paint was very very poor quality. Spots were missing paint. There was a scratch. Paint had rubbed off on the packing materials. Looks like a $10 used lamp rather than $100 new. Came packed in crumbly styro so ended up with mess in Living room and no practical way to return it.
Don't know how I did without the perfect sized road mouse. Linked up flawlessly with my laptop and no lag. Nice travel case.. Recommended!!!
The router so far is working good. We had some trouble with the set up,had to call for tech advice. But once that hurdle was passed it works fine. Just wish it wasn't white.
I purchased this VCR as a primary unit in a home theater setup. Setup was smooth, especially the auto clock and auto channel setup.I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Moview Advance feature actually worked. It's designed to skip the movie previews that are at the beginning of most commerical tapes. I tested this feature on a variety of tapes, and it worked as advertised. A great feature for those of us who's kids are exposed to enough advertising as it is.However, extras aside, I found the playback quality extremely poor. There were visible lines and &quot;waves&quot; that appeared on commerical tapes as well as tapes that the unit recorded itself. Adjusting the tracking did not help.I really wanted to like this VCR but it's going back.
I have spent the last hour trying to set up my parents' new 2210; it has already jammed seven times just trying to align the print cartridges! Don't waste your money on this thing; there must be a better printer out there.
I bought 2 of these chargers, one for me and one for my brother-in-law. His stopped working 2 weeks later, mine 2 month later (yes, it "just" stopped working one day). Based on my own experience I'll say that this charger will stop working 2-8 weeks after your purchase. You'll decide if that's acceptable and if you're willing to take the chance. I believe Apple's charger it's too expensive, and this cheap one just doesn't work (at least for me). I guess the best thing I can do is just keep charging my iPod through the USB port. Thanks!
i chose to buy the 8GB nano instead of a 30GB video because I use my iPod strictly for music and have no need for video capability but even more than that was because my previous iPod stopped working due to hard drive failure and the nano uses flash memory. considering that i run and work out i think i made the right choice. no 5 star simply because i haven't owned it long enough and i would have liked to have paid less or get a little more memory since my music collection is larger that the available space.
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!!!!
At first this seemed like a decent CD player. The headphones that come with it are pretty lame but fortunately I had another pair of my own. It's somewhat ugly and bulky but not unbearable. The search feature is very handy, especially when you've got MP3 CDs with 100+ tracks; it was very easy to find the song I wanted.However the skip protection was disappointing from the beginning. Walking caused several skips per song and it would sometimes skip in the car. Don't even think about doing anything more than that with this player; it'll skip like crazy and drive you crazy. The worst thing, though, was that a few months after I started listening to it frequently it broke to the point where it now skips every few seconds when it's just sitting on my desk (with both regular and mp3 CDs). This happened after I had taken it on a few plane rides, so maybe that had something to do with it, although I'm not really sure how. Whatever happened, it's too annoying to listen to now.Despite the nifty search function, I wouldn't recommend this CD player. It's got a lot of flaws and you can probably find something much better.
I have taken this with me to London, Ireland, Paris, S. Africa & Thailand. It has worked everywhere and all I needed was an adapter for the socket.Well...there was that one time in S. Africa where I plugged in an item that was made for use in the US only. Oops. Needless to say, this is not a power CONVERTER. But I hit the reset button and it still works 2 years later. So anything you plug into it needs to be able to handle the voltage of the country you're in. If it's says it will work on 110/220, you should be fine.Most electronics will be fine. Curling irons...probably not. :)
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.
this lock functions great, but the cable may be a little short for some people. the cable is a little less than 3 feet. Shipping was 15 days earlier than expected so that's a plus. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend
This stand is absolutely perfect in form, fit, and workmanship. Really, it's an outstanding product.I am using it with an 11" MacBook Air and could not be happier. The stand is stable and cushioned in exactly the right places for my Air, with well thought out openings for cords.
I would give it zero stars if that was allowerd. Piece of junk. The first time water hit the speaker the volume became so low it was inaudible. Hours later that night the volume was back, but again a simple handful of water to the speaker rendered it useless for the next hour or so.
Absolutely the most comfortable, ergonomic, and easy to use trackball available today.
I have owned this cassette deck for over 4 years now, and it hasn't screwed up or let me down once. The recordings are phenomenal, as I have a whole Denon system and it works out beautifully. The only star detraction comes from the lack of conviences on the remote control.
As I learned from another reviewer this battery works in more than Motorola walkie talkies than ones listed by Amazon. This was important info to help me find the right battery. Works great.
I purchased this unit because it had an MP3 connection. The FM reception was so bad, I pulled the unit out to check if the antenna was connected. Unfortunately it was.
Being this was a Logitech, (and I have always liked the name), I decided to try it out. For a month or so, I thought they were great but now the right ear peice is dead. So I am in the market now for a new headset, but if you were deciding on these, I would try to steer clear and look for something else.
Buy this if you want an extremely portable speaker system that sounds good at most ranges and loud volumes.
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.
I bought this cd player because the color went perfect in my sons bedroom...after 2 days it stopped working. It would no longer play cd's. I would not reccommend this product.
I wanted to get the digital sound from my cable box music stations into my bedroom so I bought this amplifier, a pair of SONY SS-B1000 5 1/8-Inch Bookshelf Speakers, and a 20' RCA cord (red/white).Sounds great and all for under $100.The amp is barely cranked, and I mean barely, but I have more than enough sound.The SONY's sound great and for the price represent a real value.
I have owned this TV now for more than six weeks and have tried all the inputs. The satellite HD channels are great on it and the same are DVD's by upconverting DVD player through HDMI input. I have also used it a lot as my desktop monitor and it is great. The only deficiency I think it has is that PIP mode is not available. Overall it is a great TV but comes with a huge price.
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.
I took over 1000 pictures on vacation this year. More than enough memory but the chip became slower the more memory was used.
As stated in my purchase of the 880, the 550 is just as good. "Simply Awesome!"
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.
Better sound than others. Keep in mind dosnt charge device as u use it. Best product for the $. Would buy again. Great packageing fast shipping
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.
Man, i was stoked when i got my Radeon 9000 Professional... but holy crud in a biscuit... this card blows it AWAY! i didnt think it was possible! This thing is fantastic, optimized settings on Halo, and it runs great! Tiny, tiny bit of lag in heavily occupied areas with all the light effects lol... but nothing noticeable... Morrowind, man that game runs like a dream now, and Final Fantasy XI, can you say BUMP MAPPING?? WITH NO LAG? AND WEATHER EFFECTS??? JEBUS!Anyhow, buy this card, it is truly a steal
The sound is absolutely amazing. I have it set up as a home theater system in my room and it sounds nearly as good as my bose. The base is much more powerful than bose yet just as tight sounding. The speakers arent as good as bose cube speakers but they are extremely close. For the money I would defintily stick with these. The fact that a digital optical cable can be directly connected to the control unit was a big plus. I also like that the speakers are connected with red/black wires so its very easy to lenghten the cords but they are quite long at 25' and 15'. The control unit is a little big but if you compare it to a reciever which other systems would need to produce the sound of this one, its not a problem. I've looked on many computer review sites and found this to be top rated on almost all of them. This system works perfect for a home theater system.
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.
This is a very good Cannon camera bag and was purchased with a new Canon EOS T3. Camera fits well with 300mm zoom.
This thing really cleaned up the awful analog signal for me. I am very happy. It saved me about $20/month which would be Digital Cable & box rentals.I connected the box to the 2nd output of the splitter for my cable modem, in other words I left the cable modem connected without the amplifier.Looks like Comcast lowered the signal strength of the analog feeds, probably to get people to switch to digital cable.I don't want digital cable because it would make my Panasonic Hard Disk/DVD recorder useless. Since it is the most widely used entertainment device in the house, I just don't want to replace it until it dies! And, I refuse to pay for DVR services that monitor your watching habits.Technically, I laughed at the AC adaptor, because it uses the same coax, that is used for the signal, to power the box, it looks funny, but those connectors extremely reliable.The product is very well built and feels sturdy.
The biggest problem is that the space bar has way too much resistance--far more than the other keys-- although I think all the keys offer a bit more resistance than I'm used to. NOT exactly helpful when trying to reduce finger strain.If you have small hands, this keyboard is not for you. I felt like I had to reach excessively for some keys, like "y," "control," and "enter". Also, the space/angle separating right and left halves seemed too big.Too big and bulky in general- though it is pretty light for its size.Ended up returning the product. Have yet to find my ideal ergonomic keyboard.
I bought this because I am on the phone all the time.. it has a really good clear sound... very happy with this purchase... also loved the price....
Great Camera, touch screen option is great to navigate while taking pictures using different featurs.
I added this PCI card to a 12 year old PC. The PC is loaded with Windows XP that already had the drivers the card needed so it was really plug & play!Why not go with USB 3.0? The motherboard wouldn't handle it - too old.
For my first black and white laser printer works very well. Gives good quality printed jobs. Fast when printing several pages. Paper is curled at ends when exits the printer,but set down for few minutes and paper flattens out. Very good product for the price.
I used the configuration CD to set up a router/admin password. I kept the SSID name as dlink. I also kept the random WAP password it assigned.When I tried to wirelessly connect a laptop, it showed the WAP was not secure. I called tech support, who had me shut that laptop down.On the PC connected by cable to the router, she had me enter 192.168.0.1 in the IE address bar for the PC hardwired to the router.Once the page comes up, the password for the router/admin set up is entered.Click on Setup/wireless settings/Manual Wireless Network Setup.On the network name, she had me change it to a name that unique to me but did not broadcast that it was my router.She then had me change the preshared-key (WAP key) to something else.Then save changes.Then, booted a wireless laptop. It found the newly named secure network and was able to connect. I connected 5 more wireless computers and a Wii.There is something about changing the NETWORK NAME that makes it work.
I purchased this logitech trackman to replace a microsoft trackball explorer that finally died on me after five years of excellent service and I must say, this device has failed to meet my expectations at every turn. I use my computer for both work and gaming and this trackman falls far short in both areas.To repeat some of the deficiencies that have been brought up by other reviewers:Initial orientation is mind boggling, easily fixed once you know where to look, but would it have been that difficult for Logitech to set the orientation so that us normal humans could use it out of the box?The lack of ergonomics on this trackman makes me truly doubt that even ONE of the designers EVER laid a hand on the thing, the buttons are in suck akward positions it seems you'd need two extra fingers to use them all in conjunction.The scroll wheel is so far off as to make it and the three buttons near it completely useless and on the rare occasion that one does use the wheel, it is far from a smooth ride. I believe another reviewer used the term "pepper grinder" and that seems to describe it very well.The left buttons, all three of them, require far too much pressure to activate, especially when attempting to double click.I find the only decent button on the thing is the right button, but even that it placed akwardly close the the trackball.As for the pointer motion, most of the time it seems fine, but sparadically it will get all wonky on me, like it had one too many "last calls".Now my desk is somewhat of a warzone, so I don't notice much, but I can see how the reciever could be an issue for someone whose desk space is at a premium. The thing is half the size of the trackmall itself and on a 2-3 foot usb cord, this, much like the rest of the device, could have been deigned much better had anyone involved had even an inkling of common sense...Bottom line, this is a fifty dollar piece of trash, I've been using trackballs for as long as I've been using computers, never liked mice, but I find I'd rather use the three dollar mouse that came with my keyboard than this thing.
I purchased this item as part of an upgrade to my home wireless system. With my old router, tethered to one end of my house by a cable port, I could barely receive a wireless signal on my laptop while seated at the other end of my medium-sized house. Not only did I want to improve upon the range, my plans included installing a wireless HD Roku device to stream movies. I bought a new router (Motorola SB6120 SURFboard) to replace my rented Comcast modem and connected it to the D-Link DIR-655. Installation took maybe an hour altogether, including 25 minutes on the phone with Comcast as they reset my modem. Now my wireless signal is much stronger and more reliable. I have the Roku device installed on side of my home opposite from the router and it streams HD-quality movies with no problem.Besides the Roku, I run a Dell laptop with Windows XP, two iPhones and an Ooma VOIP phone system - all of which have transitioned to the new router seamlessly and with improved coverage.I don't understand what the other reviewer is talking about with the unit getting hot. I've been running mine for about two weeks now, and it's cool to the touch all day long. Perhaps he failed to remove the thin, clear plastic wrap that cover the vents?
This is my first digital camera. I did a lot of research before deciding on the c-700. I have absolutly no complaints. Its easy to operate and downloading the pictures went flawlessly too.... I dont think you can find more camera for the money!
This works very well, I love it!!! The DVD picture/sound quality is out of sight, but the VCR quality could be a little better.
It was not Active Enough and did not work with a KVM switch. I can use it on other computers, just not my newest one.
ecellent product, i dont have to worry any more about dead battery, with this i can keep playing, but it should come oem with the console.
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!
The master bedroom cable digital box was the farthest from the cable feed so I simply needed a signal boost...I purchased this product and yes..it worked!!!!
Panasonic has really put out a surprising system that amazes you left and right as well as behind and right in front of you too. This system offers a Dolby Pro Logic Decoder so that you can listen to your favorite cds in Dolby Surround Sound, as well as watch your favorite dvds in Dolby Surround Sound as well. The AK66 offer 5.1 surround, and has an audio input that you can plug you dvd player/playstation/nintendo/whatever into so that you can enjoy your video games in surround sound as well. There is also a 5.1 audio input cluster on the back that can be used for dvd players with the 5.1 audio out option. As an added bonus there is also an av output for a subwoofer (not included) for even more bass. Anyway this system puts out an extremely clear sound as well as loud that can fill a large room easily . Distortion in the sound is extremely rare, and very minimal if you ever encounter any. The speakers are detachable (of course), and the speaker wire that they are attached to is extremely long for a mini system (especially the rear speakers). The player has the capability of holding 5 cds, but it is extremely slow at switching between cds (thus the 4 star rating); However despite the slow swithing between cds this system is definately a great buy, and a good starter sytem. Heck this system is in my bedroom running a small home theater, and I'm completely thrilled with it (I'm very picky when it comes to sound quality and other things such as bass, loudness, and the like). There isn't a mini system better than this one that is in the same price category.
OK, I own many Belkin products. Up until now, they have not let me down. I would recommend just about anything made by Belkin. Anything but a KVM switch, that is.Does it work? Yes, but it has some MAJOR drawbacks:1) Not compatible with all USB keyboards2) Locks up occasionally, requiring you to disconnect it from all computers3) Periodically switches your monitor off (standby) for no apparent reason4) Causes degradation of video signalFor one, the only way you will know is to try it with your USB keyboard. But at about fifty bucks a pop for this KVM, that's an expensive experiment.For two, this is supposed to be a KVM switch. If you need to disconnect it and reconnect it periodically, what's the point of even having a KVM switch?For three . . . don't know what to say on this one except that it's very annoying.Also, the picture displayed on my NEC LCD1760V 17" LCD monitor is distorted when using this KVM. It's not terribly distorted (so I know all the hardware is working AS DESIGNED), but it is noticeably distorted. Basically, if you pass video through this Belkin KVM switch, the video is darker and blurry. Bright white colors take on a slightly gray tinge and text is harder to read than it should be. It's almost like this KVM causes your monitor to lose some contrast. Yes, all cables are properly and FIRMLY connected. This isn't a hardware problem or a connection problem, it is a design problem. I suspect the cables used on this KVM are inferior quality, which is possibly what is causing the video degradation.I think this one is a waste of money. Normally, Belkin makes great products, so I was REALLY disappointed with this KVM.
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.
I bought this for Panasonic FZ20 as per the documents on the Tamrac site and this bag fits great. I keep my camera holstered with the lens down and the divider thing is on the bottom of the case. The camera fits even if you keep it of he side but it bothers me as it looks weird. Anyway there is plenty of space and the camera fits in even with a permaraal adapter on ( you have to remove the divider in that case ). There are plenty of pockets and I can even carry the battery charger with an extra battery in the front pocket. The velcro + clip closing mechanism is great. You can put the camera in the case and close the lid using just the velcro because you need your hands free for just a minute. The vecro does good enough job of keeping the lid closed.The protection that this case offers is amazing. I carried my camera in my check in luggage on a recent trip to Europe and it was perfectly fine. There aren't many other cases that I would trust to do that.The only complain that I have is that the strap could have been made more comfortable.All things considered, this is a great buy for around $20.
This looked good in the store so I bought one to replace my Logitech Marble FX which had a broken button switch. Nuts. I ended up with a Microsoft TrackBall Explorer. The ball is still not comfortably large like the FX, but the FX can't be fixed, so....
These were very reasonably priced but I should have ordered the 3 ft instead of the 6 foot. Thanks you
This Zune has been a nightmare. First, we could not load the software on our computer, we have a VIO,worked with Microsoft, Zune(Microsoft) and Sony. Second, we never could turn it on after we unpluged it from the USB port, it's returned to Zune repair, we have not been able to use it at all yet.
The battery life for ipod is astoundingly poor and the nano is full of bugs. Mine keeps freezing and drains very quickly. Fed up with the problems, I have concluded to return it tomorrow and buy something else. I suggest you do the same. You will want something worth your money, the apple ipod clearly isn't. Buy something else.
works well so far, will let you know after first lightning strike if it failed or not.
Despite the less-than-stellar ratings, this Kensington 4-Port hub actually works very well for my purposes.Non-Powered USB Port--------------------First off, this USB hub is NON-powered! -- i.e. it's not powered by an external power source other than the bus to which it's connected (non-powered hubs are also called bus-powered hubs).With a non-powered USB hub, you will not be able to connect devices that draw excessive power from it. This includes most external USB harddrives, USB scanners without an external power supply, and other devices that demand a lot of power from a USB port.You can, however, use it for mice, keyboards, Bluetooth or RF dongles, IR Receivers, Pocket PC's, MP3 Players, and a vast array of other devices that draw a only miniscule amount of power OR for devices that get their power from an external power source (e.g. printers).If you're unsure whether your device is a power hog, a sure bet would be to just get a *powered* USB hub. However, powered hubs are typically significantly larger - and more expensive - than their non-powered counterparts.Kensington,Cables To Go, andCP Technologiesall make powered USB hubs.I've had it for 2 years and I've had absolutely no problems with it - no trouble getting Windows (XP) to recognize it, no lost connections or trouble connecting, no faulty ports, etc.Specifications/Features------------------------ Non-Powered USB Hub- Supports USB 2.0 (also called Fast USB)The hub supports USB 2.0, which is capable of transfer rates up to 480 Mbit/s (vs. the dismal 12 Mbit/s of USB 1.1).- Small and LightweightThe hub is lightweight and small, which makes it very portable. It measures exactly 3.25" x 1.5" x 0.50".---The Kensington will work flawlessly for devices that do not draw an excessive amount of power from it. If you need a USB hub for devices that demand a lot of power from a USB port, you will need a powered USB hub.
Fast service easy hook up works great thank you for reminding me that I needed the cord when I purchased my printer.
loved these speakers. fast shipping and worked out-of-the-box sounding great. punchy bass and crisp highs and mids!! recommend to anyone who enjoys quality music or movies
Pretty good charger for your phone or kindle, little bulky and cheap feeling to it but no biggy.
My favorite friend and trusty back up. When attched too a high speed 2.0 USB port this product flies with ease along with being extremely quiet.I recommend this Product to all music lovers that want the best of both Worlds.
My audio output was located on the back of my computer. Every time I wanted to switch between my speakers and my headphones, I had to move my computer and fiddle around with a large mess of wires in the back.Now, to switch between my headphones and speakers, I just push one button, that is very easy to reach.The sound quality is still perfect. I'm very happy with this switch.The only bad thing is my headphones will make a slight buzzing noise if the are "turned off". You can't hear it though, unless you are wearing the headphones, but why would you wear headphones, when the speakers were on? So it's not really bad at all.
This worked great the first few times then it started making a loud clicking noise. It didn't cost much and wasn't work the time or money to return it so I just trashed it.
This is a cheaply made and poor quality product which failed 4 months after purchase just outside of the warranty. I would not recommend it at all
This is my second ipod - and found it to be everything I was expecting, and more.
I have really enjoyed using this set. Now I can sit in the house or do other things to get ready for guests and not worry about the BBQ.
So I was looking for a quick and easy install option. I didn't want to have to take a network cable and make connectors and all that stuff. I wanted to take a cable that I ran behind the wall, and then attach it to a wall plate and make it look professional. Well this product and the wall plate that I bought accomplished that. It just snapped in, the cable plugged in and VOLIA! A RJ45 wall outlet. Couldn't be happier!
This cable worked perfectly and was exactly as described.The extra length makes it especially useful when connecting my rather large printer as it enables me to keep my printer on a separate surface without straining the cable.All in all, an excellent purchase at a reasonable price.
I've always wanted a Network drive. I haven't been seriously looking for one, but I picked up the Maxtor 320GB Shared Storage II since it was on sale at Fry's. I saw it when I was there to pick up one of those bullet blenders to make smoothies. It was a spur of the moment purchase. I was looking at network drive enclosures, but they start out at $55 and go past $100. I saw the Maxtor in the aisle and thought it was a decent deal since it included a 7200 rpm drive that can hold 320GB unformatted AND it included the network-capable enclosure (which was all I was looking for initially). I already picked up a 500 GB Hitachi HD half a year ago and really didn't need this, but I really wanted a networkable storage device at home for convenience. When I got it home, I was debating whether or not to keep it. I decided to keep it since it was one of the few network drives that support a gigabit interface, looked nice, and it was on sale.Install:The unit was easy to install. I knew how to hook it up and to verify, I checked with the quick start manual. It only takes two connections: AC and ethernet connection. Hook the network cable between the wireless router and new drive and plug it into the AC. That was it. Turned it on.Oh, it also has a connection for two USB devices. You can hook up a printer to it or another HD to back up this network drive. Pretty cool.Software:I installed the software. It first detected my network drive, then it disappeared on me. I found out I don't even need the software. Just use the SW for maintenance. You can acccess the drive with explorer and typing \\nameofdrive or \\nameofdrive\public. You can also search for computer and search the name of the drive. No need to install software unless you want to manage it.I copied two movies to the drive. It was faster than my usb 1.1 drive which I was surprised since I have a slow network. Imagine how fast it would be if I upgrade to a gigabit network. But don't expect speeds of USB2.0 drives because network is the bottle neck, not the drive. And at least this drive will work on a gigabit network.I would give this a 5, but I only have owned it for less than 24 hrs and the software could not lock onto the shared drive. You can always find it using explorer or searching for it, but the maxtor software can't even find it's own drive even after it already seen it earlier. And yes, I did turn off my firewall.. Made no difference.This is a keeper for me.Now I'm trying to figure out how to get my network capable fax/scanner to scan directly to this Maxtor shared storage II drive. I can send pics to my computer, but my computer has software for that. I just want my fax machine to place the images on the HD.One more thing, the pic on amazon is a picture of the wrong enclosure. Mine is half the size. The one in the photo looks like it could be from the terabyte server which holds two 500GB drive.GaryPs. I've had the drive for almost two weeks now. The reason why I can't connect to the maxtor drive ya EasyManage is because my Cisco VPN client somehow keeps it from working. If I disconnect VPN it works great and I can use the backup feature and the drag and sort feature of drive.UPDATE 1/22/08:I have left this drive on 24/7. Once I turn it off and the drive has cooled down, it makes a loud racket, like the bearings are going. After it warms up, it goes away. Not sure what to do about it at the moment since the drive is now over 50% full. I'll call Maxtor and see what they can do about it.
Does not hold the Nano IPod as I thought , consequently it did not work for me.Nyko Universal Car Mount for all iPods
This mouse is the best, It's a laser mouse so no cleaning is necessary, the programable buttons are great for gaming and the scroll button isn't gust cool is is great!
A good replacement for my old trackball. No cleaning required like on the old one. It also fits in my hand better and is easily customized for each user from the software shortcut on the desktop, no more need to use mouse properties on XP.
I GOT THIS ON SALE FOR A GREAT PRICE, WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS IS ITS THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK AND WILL GIVE YOU THE MOST PROTECTION. ALSO THE LABELS ARE GREAT AND EASY TO READ. WONDERFUL PRODUCT. I SIMPLY BUY MONSTER PRODUCTS ALL THE TIME, THEY HAVE THE BEST WARRANTY AND ALWAYS BACK THEIR PRODUCTS.
I bought this for an iPod I no longer have, but kept it for other uses.It's a perfect companion for light notebooks such as the Air.Small 2.5-in hard drives fit easily, along with other accessories, in my case the MacBook Air power brick, USB cable, all the Apple "dongles" (Ethernet, Modem, VGA), and sometimes a Bluetooth headset. Note that although there are 4 pockets, only 2 "bulky" items fit. I added a picture to the description of this item.The best thing about this case is that it is not specifically designed for any device in particular, thus it is so versatile. Highly recommended.
Good price and item got shipped right away. My previous battery lasted almost 10 years. Hopefully this replacement battery will last just as long.
I charged up all my 4 vehicles easily in the garage. Particularly the accessory battery in the trunk for the Mercedes SL which was shown weak to begin with. It is compact, easy to use and comes with a porch for storage. Good investment.
Excellent purchase! Used this in the UK with a cheap plug adapter to charge iPhone, iPad, Nook, and electric shaver, all at the same time. Worked great! I also intend to use this in the states when traveling, as power outlets can be few and far between in airports and hotels. Strongly recommend!!
I brought the Seagate 5 Gig. on line from Amazon 3 weeks ago.I moved files from one PC to another and then left it on my desk at home. Two weeks later plugged it in and received error message No Seagate Device Found. Unable to contact Seagate technical Support and nothing on their Support sites helped. Also unable to contact Amazon.com to return it. Last time I will buy a Seagate product or buy from Amazon.com
I was looking for a portable speaker to drive my iPod loud enough to be heard in an open hangar.I read a review of the iPA03 in the 9/15/07 Seattle Times and it looked like this would work. I searched on line and found it listed at Best Buy. I was hoping to try it, and pick it up and go. But it had been listed out of stock for some time with no idea when they could get it.I tried Amazon and immediately found it in stock and ordered. It arrived within 2 days and also delivered more then I expected.* It was cheaper then at Best Buy.* It provides a rich full sound for the iPod. I also tried a portable CD played in the RCA plugs and it sounds great.* It also charges the iPod when it powered by AC. (it also runs on a self container battery.)* The karaoke function is and added bonus that's a lot of fun to play with. Just que up the song and back down the volume on the iPod input crank up your volume and you are singing with the stars.* It's fairly solid, over 40 lbs on wheels with an airport styled wheelies toater pop up handle.* It also has a plug in to use as a guitar amp.* The mike could be used as a PA for meetings, playing harmonica with the music or an anywhere speaker system.On the needs improvement side the white case is almost too nice looking.I don't know how long I can keep it looking that way in our hangar. I wish it also came in black. It wouldn't show the dirt.The directions/instructions are worthless.I saved the review from the Seattle Times 9/15/07 and it was more helpful exploring all the things this unit does.Overall, I highly recommend this item. It does so many things, and does them well.
I received my stand a few days ago, and I have to say, im in love. Not only does it perform well, but it also matches my MacBook pro's aluminum color impeccably. The only quip i have with this stand is that its a little wobbly (on the computer side, not the base). I dont type on it, but when i do gestures for my computer, there is a noticeable wobble. Other than that, it keeps my computer cool, and enhances its style factor.
I bought this printer about a month ago for my wife, and I am very happy with it. I bought it when it was on sale so I got a pretty good deal. The setup was simple. You need to have your own USB cable.I never had a photo printer before, so I really don't have anything to compare this printer to. For my purposes, this printer is excellent. We were amazed after we printed our first photo. The photo editing is very basic and simple to use. We haven't used any of the features on the printer really. I'm sure that it could do a lot more then we are aware of.I am very happy with this printer.I meant to give this 5 stars.
This is my 2nd PNY Technologies Video Card. The first card was a Quadro 4 980 XGL. It performed absolutely fine and was at a great price point up until 2 1/2 years into the card. At this time one of the dual DVI outputs died. So I moved over to using the (2) VGA outputs. This held for 5 months where upon one of these died. Finally the other died a month later. So this year for Xmass I thought I'd go full bore and purchase the PNY Nvidia FX3000. I'm using a CAD program called ArchiCAD and it's not designed for this therefore it's NOT WORTH the extra $800. Nor is this card INTENDED for GAMERS like the review before so this is absolutely a waste of money as far as that's concerned. There are plenty of other cards DEDICATED to gaming at a much better price point. But I expect that if you think you spent the most you'll get the most. NOT SO!! Anyway, back to the point and that is that this new cards dual DVI failed right out of the box. A very reputable computer company in Silicon Valley tested the card on my machine and on their machines and in fact one of the DVI outputs was DEAD. I went to VGA and within a week I lost one of these also. I've tried to call PNY but NO ANSWER. I went to their website however there is ABSOLUTELY NO EMAIL ADDRESS. They are virtually uncontactable. This is deplorable support. I trust that Nvidia makes the finest cards however I caution anybuyer that uses PNY as the producer of this graphics card.
Linksys offers no support for vista, nor do they plan to offer support in the future. Seems even they have given up on this product.
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 this card to give wireless access to my desktop which is downstairs. It often lost connection, and at its most effective level gained 1 bar of signal. Even when the computer was within 30 feet of the router it still registered a lousy 3 bars. I've just upgraded to a cheaper edimax pci card which has 5 bars of signal through 3 interior walls and a ceiling. I expected more from netgear...
I loved the flash. It had great performance in low light places. Also, i think it is a great beginners flash.
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.
There are plenty of great reviews on the TT1, so I don't need to add to that, but there is a new version out there. This is the TT1 Second Edition, but the Third Edition is out now and you should buy that one. The TT1 2nd edition will soon have all the software features of the 3rd (Map Share, etc.), BUT, the preloaded map in the 2nd edition is NOT compatible with Map Share and TomTom will NOT give a free upgrade, even if you bought the 2nd edition today.My father-in-law bought a 2nd edition days before the 3rd edition came out and TT customer service refuses to give him a free copy of the new maps. They are actually being pretty rude about the whole situation. New maps aren't cheap either - 100 euros for the US/Canada map.
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 recently purchased this new Panasonic LCD TV after doing some research. I've been very happy with the performance of the TV but the only thing Panasonic left out was an addition to make it easier to attach this as a secondary monitor for a computer. I am an American Service member serving a remote tour overseas and have a small monitor attached to my computer. I thought and this was an oversight on my part that it would be easy to adapt this TV as a larger or second monitor for my computer. To make it nicer to see my family via my video cam attached to my computer. Alas, I have not found a way to view my computer on this TV. Other than that, it was a solid purchase and panasonic has made me impressed.
This is a nice table radio with an old time look. It is the only one that I found that had a cd player included. The bonus was that it also has the capability of hooking my satalite radio reciever up to it...listening to "old time radio station" on our "old time radio" is pretty cool.
Smaller and easier to handle than my previous briefcase and with the hard bottom, stands on it's own very well. I have a 10" notebook that fits perfectly in the padded compartment. It carries a few files, a couple of magazines, CD/DVD's and a paperback nicely. The compartment for supplies like pens, flash drives and business cards is small, but sufficient, unless you like to carry your entire office with you. Fits well over the handle of my luggage and is built tough. The one downside is that there really isn't enough room for the power supply if I carry a book and a couple magazines.
I bought this antenna because Amazon bundled it with the Sleek Booster. Only when I tried to connect them did I find that they can't connect unless you have a barrel adapter. I called the Wilson company and they're sending me one free.I wish Amazon would let it's customers know about needing the adapter...Otherwise, I'm very happy with the purchase.Right now I'm using the small antenna that came with the Sleek Booster. I've gone from 1 bar to 5 bars on my cell phone!
The DLO Folio case affords an attractive cover to your Zune media device. I personally have found to it be very attractive, sufficient for the job of protecting my ever-vulnerable screen, and well-priced in comparison to other similar products.
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.
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.
this camcorder is pretty long in the tooth & I doubt many are still buying it, but in case you are thinking about becoming a new owner -- add my experience to the last few who posted reviews prior to mine. This machine was great on paper, and worked pretty well the first year or so (during which I wasn't using it that often -- maybe once or twice a month). But after a year it got to the point where it wouldn't load a new cassette right away, then only after trying repeatedly, and then, finally ... it wouldn't load a cassette at all.Great product on paper that I thought I got for a good price here at amazon, but ended up costing me a lot when you figure how little use I got out of it.
Absolute crap - far and away the worst review I've given a 'product' on Amazon. Sony should realize just how damaging to their entire product line things like this are. Is it worth it to trash whatever reputation you have on throwaway products? Wise up. Since CD-Rs are really not very expensive do yourself a big favor and pay a little more for a good one.
I like the 4gb chip as it lets my camera keep taking pictures without stopping to transfer to my computer to free up room. I would have given this a 5 except for the fact that this is SD HC. The HC makes a world of difference. This chip cannot plug directly into my printer or my laptop as it requires the included reader. I just don't like to have to keep up with that reader when it could have easily plugged into my laptop or printer. No drivers seem to be available yet to update my laptop to read SD HC directly.
1. Bought at a deep discount.2. No upgrades of the firmware.(None since introduction in 2006seems a bit suspicious.)3. A simple change in the default IPaddress would eliminate a lot ofheadaches.4. There are plenty of warnings (thissite in particular)andinstructions to address the problems(May the Web be blessed!).5. Once setup, it works quit nicely. Soundquality is just fine these ol' ears.
I have a Vivitar 283 (a great flash unit), was looking for a low cost, throw around flash unit. This one fit the bill.Low cost, adjustable tilt head, 200 flashes per set of 4 AA batteries, thyristor circuitry, 2 automatic settings plus manual setting, all with a 10 year warranty! Can't beat that for [the money]!
I tried to use these last weekend while I was gardening. The moment I looked down they fell off. I adjusted them often, but they just would not stay on my ears forlong. They were not expensive and I guess you get what you pay for.
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.
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.
This was a 2 pack, used them on our vacation. Had absolutely no problems, excellent buy, great price, highly recommended.
Fit in the camera and charger no problem. No issues with it charging/use. I got the camera as a hand me down, so I couldn't compare it to the OEM battery.
this unit does not record well with a mic under loud live recording situations. mini discs are better. instructions are completely useless. you can hear the hard drive on live recording play back even when file is down loaded onto pc and played back. good concept but needs improvement. built in mic does not provide good quality. you here the drive zipping away. back to the drawing board and listening room frenchy. if you build and sell the unit make sure it is supposed to do what you say it does. i am dissapointed!!!
I was finding myself using my work laptop at home more and more. I was researching trackballs and was thinking a wireless one was the way to go but I decided against it for the following reasons: 1) It has a long cord on the receiver that inserts into the USB port - but it's still wireless because the cord isn't actually attached to trackball, but then there still is this long cord to deal with. 2)On the wireless trackball itself, I read that the connection was inconsistent for some people and that it ate up batteries. The last thing I wanted was to be using it just to have the connection frustrate me or to have the battery die at a critical moment. Then I'd have to use my touchpad again -- so I thought, why do I want to bother to go wireless until they perfect the technology. (FYI -I am a previous mouse, optical mouse, and touchpad user.) We have the original white corded trackman on our desktop on home and it works flawlessly. I bought two of these "new" trackmans (I'm old school and feel that new generations of technology doesn't always equate with better or as reliable.) I told my husband about my purchase - I got one for work as I dock my laptop there, and one for "home" or traveling with my laptop. He didn't think it was that big of deal until he had quite a bit of work to do on his laptop and plugged it in. That did it....now, he wants one for his desktop at work and we manage to share the one at home. Another great accessory for my laptop is the USB wired portable 10 key by Targus model PAUK10. If you work with alot of numbers on your laptop it saves so much time especially if you are doing alot of work at a client's office or at home. Once again, my husband borrowed it to work on some financials and it was like an extra hand to work with. I didn't research the USB 10 key as it I just needed something in a hurry. I decided to go with one that was the size and similar "blind touch" as the one on my full size keyboard. It turned out to work perfectly as the smaller, more compact 10key would probably just frustrate me because the blind touch would be so different. Back to this review on the "new" trackman, BOTTOM LINE: It works great so far after a month daily use! I have small hands and my husbands are much larger and we both are thrilled with it. I hope this has been helpful - I know I have benefited a great deal from Amazon reviewers that have shared real life scenarios.
This is an excellent digital camera. It's pretty much the thinnest one on the market right now. I took it to Hawaii and many other places and have had hundreds of perfect shots so far. Not a single technical problem with it, the battery lasts all through the day of turning it off and on and it's very easy to use. The screen is huge; it does not have a viewfinder if you're into having one. Takes nice video clips as well and I love the red color of mine.
So we buy this product in 2005, around Xmas time for our new kitchen. We open and check contents and make sure TV functions properly. All is fine. We can't use the TV until the kitchen is done 6 months later and decide to use it elsewhere. After it is set up we use it for the second time, the first was when we bought the product, and the picture craps out the THIRD time the TV is turned on. And we find out that the product has an abysmal 3 month warranty that we had to find online. We call company and they hold us to the warranty because it is now a 6 month period we had the TV. So they are telling me that using a product twice in a six month period is what consumers should expect from their products before they stop working. It's no wonder Polaroid is on the verge of dying. Oh. They did offer us a rebuilt TV for $110 if we send the defective one back. Thanks but small claims court sounds a better alternative.Follow-up 12/22/06 I am stunned at all the 2005 products that went black after a few months of using this piece of crap product. We are going through small claims court. I will update.
This is a cheap, plastic, horrible product. I tried it out right after it came in the mail and, WOW did it sound bad. It creates a loud static noise soo that I can barely even hear the song. The only positive thing is that the company is sending me a new one for free. Bad product, but good customer service.
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.
This isn't worth the money. The ad files are impressive in the first place. You can change text and pictures but not the colors. Being able to change the color would have been a major glitch. Also, couldn't get it to play right when I embedded it with Serif's Webplus X2. Maybe I was doing something wrong. Anyway, I won't be using this product.
Great bag. Fits my Nikon D40 with 18-200 lens attached, Tokina 24-12 lens, SS400 flash, cleaning kit pouch. In front pocket-spare batteries, lens filters & caps etc, lens pen. Back has slip in pocket handy for quick reference card.Zipped pocket inside on lid.Front zipped handy for remote, spare card. Shoulder strap only, ergonomically shaped. Well padded. Top lid clicks in securely for quick shut providing quick access without having to do the main zip. Great bag for taking small kit to events.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UPDATE 4/23/08: My camera started to zoom out recently all by itself. The zoom control would take over and do whatever it wanted without me touching it! It would zoom out constantly, rendering the camera useless.I was about to buy a new camera, but figured I would try to fix this one first, since I really wasn't in the mood to drop $300 dollars.Here's what I did, I took out my trusty can of WD40 with straw attached. I encircled the zoom switch with some kleenex to contain any overspray. Then I gave the zoom switch, the smallest blast of WD40 I could muster. I cleaned up the overspray with the kleenex and worked the switch back and forth for a while. Lo and behold the problem is fixed.One warning, you may ruin the camera, however, if your zoom doesn't work, the camera is not much use other than a miniDVD player for your tv.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm really pleased with this little guy. It's so tiny and easy to use. I take it everywhere and get much more video of my kids than I ever did with my old 8mm.When reading camcorder reviews you'll find a lot of hand wringing about quality video in low-light. You need not worry about that with this camera. At my son's football practice last night, the sun had set and it was almost dark except for the lights from a far off soccer field. Yet, the video was very bright if not a little grainy and colorless. It was easy to capture my son drilling the quarterback, which is the whole purpose anyway. I also captured the beautiful sky as the sun set over the trees. The color was as vivid as the naked eye when I played the tape back on my tv.For the most part, if the room is very dark, your video will be very dark. The camera does a great job of duplicating what the naked eye sees. I'm very pleased.The only thing is the battery life. With the lcd open while your filming, your only going to get about 45 minutes of video before the meter drops close to zero. I'm in the process now of buying some more batteries.I haven't hooked it to my PC yet or tried the still photos so I can't comment on that. All I can say is that if your looking to film the kids in the pool or at a birthday party, you can't go wrong. And the small size is going to allow me to videotape events discretely without looking like a goof.Also, don't worry about handling it, once you adjust the strap it works just fine. The zoom and record buttons are easy to find in the dark.
I have this printer for about 3 months and it just never stop giving problems. It was noisey and always saying no paper, called the technician and they replaced it. same problem. the technician said that was a problem with these printers. So I upgraded to a wirelessMFC-8870DW. that did not solve the problem.If you look at it, its the same printer with a wireless card.They took it back for repairs and gave me a refurbished 8460 as a loaner, and guess what same problem.SO TAKE MY ADVICE, DO NOT PURCHASE BROTHER PRINTERS.
I agonized over this purchase for months. I checked LCD, Plasma and DLP. I watched prices at Sam's Club, Best Buy, Circuit City. In my den, I had a bookcase built so I did not need it to be flat. This Samsung is the best picture you can buy for the money if you don't need a flat set. I have been watching Discovery HD constantly just so that I can see the beauty of this TV. The Amazon price and delivery was unbelievable. I cannot say enough about my satisfaction. If you are a sports junkie or a movie freak, this is the TV for you!
I bought two more of these speakers to complete my 7.1 Home Theater System. I really enjoy these speakers the sound is great for a small size speaker. I would recommend this to any person looking small book shelf speakers with great sound.
Completely satisfied in all aspects of this product to include prompt delivery and product quality.
The camera is definetly good. The price is good, the design is gorgeous and the picture quality is amazing. I took many pictures of my dog in movement and they turned out to be better than I expected!
Excellent reception on my end, and the folks on the other end always say I sound loud and clear. What more could you want? Oh yeah, it's very comfortable too! Believe me, I've tried lots of headsets, and the quality on this Panny set blows away every other one I've tried -- and the price/value ratio is just off the charts.I just ordered my sixth set. I use them on my home cordless phones and on my cellphones. I've given a couple away to friends, like the gideons give away bibles -- because I'm a true believer! I keep two in the house (one for each cordless phone -- makes for some awesome conference calls) and one in the car for the cellphone, and one for a spare just in case, because I don't want to live without them!Honestly, I'd gladly pay $40 for a set this quality. To get it at this price makes me believe that all may be right in the universe after all.
I got this camera as a Christmas gift for my daughter. It was used once and downloaded (25) pictures OK. Afterwards, the original batteries (4x AA's) were toast. I went out and purchased rechargeable batteries and a charger. I implanted the 4 newly charged batteries, but the camera would not come to life. The only signs of life was the ready indicator light was on and, every 30 seconds, the LCD display would flash on and fade off. I performed CPR by swapping memory cards and batteries, to no avail. I pronounced it dead. An e-mail to tech support confirmed my diagnosis.Unfortunate, because the pictures were nice quality and the camera seemed to have all the bells and whistles that many of the &quot;brand name&quot; models boasted in the 2 megapixel range ... and at almost 1/2 the price. This company's website is loaded with helpful tips and FAQ's and the tech support replied within 24 hrs which surprised me because it was New Years Day. The company seems to be doing all the right things, but the product failed.
This little boom box isnt half bad. RCA jacks in front are great for a psp home theater kit for tourself instead of something more expensive. I also live out in the middle of no where, The radio picks up stuff that my huge stereo wont.Only draw bock to this produt is the cd player. The tray has a push button and it comes out like it would with an automated try. But then to put the cd to play , very carefully you have to push the rack back until it clicks. But i still didnt buy it for the cd player. I give this product 4 out of 5 stars.
Great bass! Rather uncomfortable on ears after 30 minutes. Right ear sometimes loses sound, but that may be my MP3 player.
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.
It's great product and quietest power supply you can have . Thermaltake ToughPower offer fair price ,given the stability and features .
Two people in my office just got this monitor. The picture is incredible. If you like to keep many applications open, the extra viewing space is handy. I just wish I convince my boss that I &quot;need&quot; one. I am also pleased that Apple finally makes laptops that you can connect to their wonderful monitors.
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.
I finally upgraded my wireless network with the Belkin Pre-N router and notebook card. I had been making due with a Netgear WGR614 router that worked, but just barely. I would often find it necessary to shift my position a few feet in this direction or that in order to get a reliable signal while I was in the house. Unless I was in the same room, I was pretty much limited to 6Mb/sec.Now to the Belkin, I bought the unit about a week ago. Setup was a breeze. I didn't have any problems setting up the Netgear, but the Belkin setup is a near to idiot proof as you can get. Now instead of limping along at 1 - 6 Mb/sec I now can get 108mb/sec anywhere in my home!Time will tell if the unit is reliable, but I couldn't be happier with it in the first week.Update Sept 12, 2005: I did have one strange issue with the router. Periodically the network connection would completely drop. The signal strength stayed consistently high, it would just disconnect. After a few minutes it would come back. After fiddling with various security settings I finally called support. The wait wasn't exactly short, but it wasn't horrible either, and the tech was able to resolve the problem within just a couple of minutes. The problem was that the channel was set to automatic and periodically it would sense a bit of interference and switch channels on me. Specifying a channel has completely eliminated the problem.I still have awesome range and bandwidth and now it's been rock-solid for a month.
This is a nice bag that offers good protection for your gear. That said, be aware that its somewhat cubical shape makes it an awkward carry and sometimes it is a chore to fit into overhead bins in airliners. I find myself wishing that there were more and larger external pockets for small items. The existing pockets are not gussseted very deeply. Again, a nice bag but not something you will want to carry around except for getting to your "basecamp" where you can move the gear into smaller, more portable bags.
This is my third digital camera, and it's by far the best. Great set of features with aperture and shutter priority, full manual, 6X optical zoom, 7 MP, and image stabilization. There just isn't another camera out there with the same features. Feels good in the hand too. I'm particularly impressed with the speed of operation, especially when using a high-speed SD card, and with the image stabilization feature. I've been able to take good quality shots without a tripod at the 6X optical zoom setting and the shutter speed as slow as 1/30 of a second. That would be impossible without stabilization. All in all, I think it's a great camera for anyone who doesn't need a SLR.
For the most part if the cable is made right has a decent covering than it is a good cable. This cable meets all my requirements. Most cables are designed for the most part to be hooked up and left hooked up. These wires are more than cable of that use and are even well suited if you do disconnect and reconnect without abusing them.
I bought these earbuds a year ago, and I have used them A LOT. I use them almost every day on my way to school, on my way home from school and when I go to sleep at night.First what I like about them. They do an excellent job of cutting outside noise. When I have them in and the music is playing, I can literally not hear anything but my music, even at a middle of the range volume. Because they block out so much noise, you don't need to have your music as loud to hear it well, so that is a big plus for me. I dont have any trouble getting them to stick in my ears like some other people. It took a little bit to figure out how to get them in comfortably, but its no problem now.There are of course some things I don't like about them. When I wear them for long periods of time, (2 or more continuous hours), they start to get a bit uncomfortable in my ears. Just recently, I have had the problem of the foam buds falling off. This problem could easily be fixed with a tiny bit of glue to help hold them on, but I am nervous about permanently gluing them on because the foam is starting to fall apart a bit on the tip. Once again, this is because of how much I have used them (I misplaced the extra foam buds shortly after I got them).I have tried using over the ear type of headphones since I got these, but they just don't off the same level of passive noise cancelling that these do.Overall, these are great headphone, in my opinion. Even though there are a few annoying issues that arise after a year of very regular use, i still think they deserve 5 stars, especially considering how much they cost.
Upgraded my cell battery to this extended Lithium-ion because my phone would constantly need charging at the end of the day. Now I can go two days before I need to charge. Great price (wayyyyy below what the cell phone companies want).
Sure, the customer support(Business hours only) is weak, documentation is poor, and the One sometimes takes several tries to start. I could live with that. But the one I received as a Christmas gift just stopped working, a month later. It won't progress past the startup screen even after being reset, and I'm taking a trip tomorrow. Thanks, TomTom. If I can get hold of the receipt, I'll be exchanging it for a Garmin.
I have a older cd player that stopped playing cd's. Some it would play, others it would not. I worked it out that new disks are 80 min. long and the older disks were 74 min. long. Record a 74 min. and it plays fine. It can't read 80 min. disks. These solve my problem but were rather hard to find. Have recorded five to date with no problems.
My Archos xs 100 stopped working - it had a small harddrive that crashed (again). The Archos 105 is solid state. I use this mp3 player primarily for listening to recorded books from the library. The player needed to have bookmark capability, which this does. The short story is that this player works like I need it to, the price was right and has features (video player) that I haven't even gotten to yet.
I would still buy this keyboard and mouse again, but want you to know about two issues: 1) keyboard is slightly larger than my previous one due to the handy scroll button on the left side. So it doesn't fit well in the slide out tray on my desk. 2) make sure you push the connect button on all three devices. The red button on the mouse is extremely small so its easy to miss. Wasted a few hours reading tech support FAQ to find out why my mouse doesn't work when all I needed to do was push the button.My brother-in-law has the Microsoft wireless optical mouse which I compared to this. The Logitech mouse just fells better and with a lower price, I recommend it over the Microsoft one.
This is a great music player. It work well. It is also easy to use. I have news for you. When the iPod says do not diconnect you have to go to iTunes and eject the iPod. Read the Adobe iPod features guide to learn more about that stuff.(It comes on the installation CD.) I recently had the Creative Zen Portable Media Center. I didn't even have it for a year and it broke. It might have been defective. Though this iPod is smaller and lighter. They pretty much do the same thing. If you want a small music player, a photo viewer, and a video player get the iPod Video 60GB. It is the 5th generation of the iPod.
I have read all these reviews and I purchased this product based on these reviews. My On Tour speakers arrived 1 weeks ago and once I pluged it in It blew me away. I have not only used it on my Ipod Photo but have also used it on many numerous products like a PSP, CD Player, and Laptop. I truely believe these speakers are the best JBL speakers for your Ipod and here is why.Sound Quality:The JBL OnTour speakers have one of the best sound quality I have ever heard on any small portable speakers. On HIGH these speakers show no signs of distortion. When the sound level is HIGH or LOW the sound quality still 100% crisp and clear.AUTO OFF (Battery Saver):The JBL OnTour Speakers has an Indicator so once there is no sound it will turn off within 3-5 minutes so It is a PERFECT BATTERY SAVER.BASS:The BASS is just perfect for the size of these portable speakers. It is not too loud of a base and is not too low it is just right.Looks:The looks on these speakers are just amazing. It has a sleek look as you can tell and is very compact. It comes with a case so that is very handy for traveling. they weigh at about a pound which you can still carry in your pocket because its not bulky and heavy like other portable speakers.All in all I highely reccomend these speakers to any one. It is one of the best for its price. [...]Thank You.
A co-worker bought this computer then I bought the same model the next day. He started having the problem with the screen going blank at random times, requiring hard reboots, on the first day he used it. This continued over the next few days, it happened 10 times total. He then returned it to Circuit City. When the sceen goes blank, you can see that there is still power to the sceen, but its not displaying any signal.I am now having the same problem, but less frequently than he was. Toshiba tech support had me do a couple driver updates but that didn't solve the problem. I've been running the laptop with the battery removed and the AC adapter plugged in and haven't had the problem return in the past 24 hours, I don't know if this will continue however. Has anyone else tried running the laptop on AC power alone and the battery removed - and still have the blank screen problem?Update: Well it just crashed again. So far I've done the BIOS update, graphics driver update, and ran with the battery removed....still get the blank screen
My wife does medical transcription and we needed an extra Xd card to swap out in an Olympus ds2300 digital recorder. That recorder works great for medical dictation. It is the cheapest recorder we could find that allows you to back up and listen to the last few lines of dictaion without having to get out of record mode. This card has worked fine so far for that purpose.
If you are a hardcore movie lover and have to have the best televison available at an affordable price then this is the TV for you! This is my second Samsung DLP HDTV that I have owned. The picture on this set is unbelieveable. If you want to get the most out of this HDTV it is advisable to purchase an HD-DVD player or a Blue-Ray player and connect it using HDMI cables. I personally own a PS3. I've watched POTC: Dead Man's Chest, Casino Royal, and House of Flying Daggers all on Blue-Ray and it was probably one of the greated sights i've ever seen. My setup at home was better than the setup at Best Buy. The picture was bright, beautiful, and crystal clear. This is the ideal TV for those who love to watch and experience movies.
I purchased this hoping to just have something to stop my purse from slipping. (Am I the only one who has this problem? There isn't much on the market for this.) Item is about 5" long and a few inches wide. It is just way too much overkill for a purse. I highly recommend it if you are carry heavy loads, but not for a purse.
A ridiculous amount of props to Microsoft for continually updating these first generation Zunes. New firmware and software updates make this device better and better as time goes on. New features are being added constantly. New Zune 3.0 software is infinitely better than iTunes. I couldn't be happier with my decision to get a Zune over an iPod.
I would not recommend this Panasonic headset. The microphone stopped working after six months. The headset was only used a handful of times during that period.
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).
Short and simple, throw away all of your other remotes, just have the model numbers of your components when you hook up with usb to computer and this remote does the rest, AWESOME.
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.
i recently purchased these, and they are amazing. great sound quality. (although i do not believe the drivers are actually 40mmm)they sound like a pair of 25mm drivers to me. the headphones are lightweight and comfy, and very large. speaking of large, the cable is 10 feet long. i wrap it up in my pocket when i walk, because it drags on the ground behind me. this leads me to believe these are STUDIO headphones, not your regular ones you can use on the go. beware of this before you buy.
Some people have found this Linksys printer works fine, others think it's junk and that Linksys support is poor. I have a complete Linksys wireless home network linked to wireless broadband (the best option here in rural New Zealand) and it works extremeley well - including this little print server that handles the printing from a desktop PC and two laptops that print from anywhere in the relatively large house. So why do so many people report frustrations? The problem with the whole Linksys wireless range is that the instructions don't cover Windows network setup features that may be needed to complete an installation. If you've installed this print server using the Linksys CD and get a 'failed connection' message fron Windows, you probably need to do these additional Windows-specific steps.Go to Start - Programs - Print Server Utility - Print Driver Setup. Ensure printer and Linksys print server box are connected and powered up.The Printer Port Setup box should appear, showing the name of the Linksys print server device and the port number and name of your connected printer. It's useful to note these down accurately for a further step below.Go to Start - Control Panel - Printers and Faxes - File menuIf your printer icon is there right-click the icon and delete the printer. Then force Windows to get it fully connected again by going to the Control Panel's File menu and selecting Add Printer.On the Wizard, select 'A network printer', then 'Browse for a printer'. If the Linksys print server with connected printer aren't found, select 'Connect to this printer' instead. Enter for example \\LK90B8AF\EPSON Stylus Photo R900 where the first entry is the default print server name printed on the back of the Linksys device (unless you changed the name during its installation from the Linksys CD) and the second entry is your printer's name. (These are the details from the Printer Port Setup stage above. You don't include the port number from the Printer Port Setup stage.) You may then be asked to allow the driver to be installed, which Windows XP should be able to do automatically for any modern plug & play printer.Your printer should then appear in the Printers and Faxes Control Panel with Windows' little 'pipe' icon attached, indicating its a network printer. Right-click the printer icon and under Properties - Advanced check 'Print directly to the printer' (instead of spooling), as not doing this often causes a connection failure.I've found Linksys support to be excellent for product-specific issues but (not surprisingly really) they're not so good at carrying this through to Windows-specific tweaking that may be needed if a basic installation hasn't worked.
I read these reviews and was scared that this product would be problematic. My experience was a good one. Setup was a breeze. Just followed the setup wizard and it was running within about 2 or 3 minutes. Now it is easy to pipe sound from any application on my notebook PC to anywhere I want my amplified speakers.I'd give it a 5-star except for a few minor complaints.1. It is not a super-slick package. There is a long attenna sticking out. The box is not really tight like the Linksys compact router (WRT54GC or WRT54GS) or the Apple AirPort Express. It is not bad, just not as pretty as some other products. Seems like it could be 2/3 the size.2. The power adaptor block is only for 120VDC. If you want to take it to Asia or Europe, it is not easy to adapt.3. The sound twice dropped out for a split second but it is generally totally steady.4. You cannot switch between your PC speaker sound and the wireless sound without closing and reopening your Windows Media Player after switching with the Linksys utility.5. When using the wirelss sound, the volume and mute buttons on my IBM T-42 are disabled. You must use their utility or the functions directly on the speakers/stereo you have it connected to. If I use a wire from my PC, these buttons work just fine.
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.
I search from Amazon and get the best price. I don't care about the color. Over all it is a wonderful product.
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
This product worked well with my Compaq Presario SR2150NX. It improved my PC's performance but unfortunately, I have Vista on my PC which made it a drawback for a good product I purchased. My PC has a 2-gig capacity for RAM and if it had at least a maximum of 4-gig, I would have purchased an additional upgrade of the same product.
While this camera functions well, the body chassis is built out of plastic. The switches and toggles seem sturdy enough to last a couple of years, but may come loose after prolonged use. The LCD screen's images look grainy.The AA batteries are both a plus and minus. While the batteries are available everywhere, I would prefer regular NiCd rechargable ones. It would be easier for me to just bring a charger, rather than go outside to find a shop that carries batteries.All in all, it is a good product, but I would rather pay more next time and get a sturdier camera.
Doesn't work, biggest waste of 4 dollars ever. Lucky that I'm too lazy to return it. Don't buy this item.
Well, I'm all for seeking out a good product and I applaud the efforts of the reviewers that will not accept an MP3 player that is less than the epitome of perfection in its purest form. That being said, for those of us who just want a classy little player that looks and sounds great with better than average battery life, the SV-SD85 is ideal. Now, if you have read the other reviews you are probably wondering if the software issues are as bad as people claim. I would say that there is definitely a slight learning curve, especially for someone who is not very comfortable using a computer. However- it's really not as bad as they say. Once again, it's not the epitome of perfection, but it's definitely useable. I have transferred hundreds of songs to the player during the time that I have owned it using SD Jukebox 4, and it has not crashed once. (Which makes me wonder if the people who have complained about it have bigger computer problems than just the Jukebox software.) It's a little slower to convert the files first and then transfer them to the SD card through USB 1, but even transferring enough songs to fill a gigabyte card is not as bad as people claim. Be calm, try some feng shui and take a little walk. When you return, you'll have a full SD card and you can go do your thing. Owning this player has been anything but a painful experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
These speakers sound great and they barely fit in my 02 Chevy S10 pickup truck.
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 CD/DVD case was exactly what I was looking for, the outside of the case looks really nice and is very durable. The pages are really easy to flip and there are even extra spaces in the front cover for easy access. It's great!
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.
plugged right in much cheaper than in box stores would buy again a must have when replacing old GM radios
i bought it to use in a sony camcorder. wasn't sure it was compatable, but worked fine. Glad I bought them.
The space bar on this new model is TERRIBLE. Old version much better, lighter, more streamlined...and the space bar (that indispensable key) actually works.
This product is no longer worth the trouble. When it was first manufactured, the music industry was trying to guard against unauthorized duplication of CDs. Therefore, the CD-200 (like many other products) was programmed at manufacture to only record on "MUSIC" CDs. Music CDs are those for which the manufacturer has paid a royalty to the music industry (probably through RIAA, ASCAP, or BMI), and are specially marked as such. The only place I could find such disks was at Best Buy. In most stores, the pencil-necked teens who staff the music and computer departments have no idea what you are talking about and think, erroneously, that any CD will work. It will NOT. YOU CANNOT USE "REGULAR" CD-R DISKS TO RECORD IN THIS MACHINE. So, the best way to make or copy CDs is with a computer with a burning drive --- as most have these days. In most cases, a computer is less expensive. And it is certainly more flexible.
After a school trip to the oregon coast, i saw a kid that had an "Ihome." I fell in love with it when i saw it, and it charged the ipod as it was playing. The sound was very good, so i thought i'd buy one of my own.I did some research on the internet, and saw that this one had quite a few 5 stars, and was within my budget. (my mom would only let me spend $30)I bought this for my bedroom, and for school trips. As soon as it arrived, i put my ipod in it. I was SO impressed by how cute it was, and how well the radio, sound, and clocked worked. I was worried the sound wasnt' going to be very loud, but its quite loud! And clear. The only thing that some music snobs may have a problem with, is that the bass isn't the best. But for the price, it can't be beat.Another thing that impressed me is that it charged the ipod so quickly! it's just as good as plugging your ipod onto the computer and letting it charge.I STRONGLY suggest this. It is an amazing product! I am so glad i bought it!
I found that this system is one of the best and highly recomend to any sony fan. One tip don't turn it up to loud because the speakers might start to smoke.
These speakers live up to previous favorable reviews. The quality and clarity of the sound they produce is astonishing. Crisp highs and deep bass tones. Delivery was fantastic as usual from Amazon and its vendors. Using them to enhance my backyard listening pleasure. I give it my highest recommendation.
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.
purchased this to boost my total to $25 for free shipping, but it has been useful for both networking as well as connecting my bass guitar amp to my pedalboard (line 6 uses standard ethernet cables to help musicians lower costs)
I'd say the most basic feature in an alarm clock should be that it will still sound an alarm even if the power is out. That battery back-up feature is why I bought this clock. It says it has such a feature on the box, in the Amazon description, and in the customer reviews. HOWEVER - Read the battery door cover, the instructions, and you'll find the battery is for the clock memory only. I tested the unit to be sure. NO ALARM AT ALL WITH POWER FAILURE. Sure the alarm will sound as soon as the power is restored but who knows when that will be. Too me, that renders the clock worthless.
Very Simple, Product didn't work and the tech support people from Targus were no help. They said they would send out a replacement componant but they never did. I will never purchase another product from them again.
I bought this as a refurb several years ago, and this printer is still going strong.The HP brand toner lasts forever. This printer has paid for itself many times over in the money I have saved. I printed all of our wedding invitations, programs, and thank-you letters with it using kits, with quality that came out better than most of the "professional" stuff I have seen, at a HUGE cost savings.The speed is plenty fine for home use, and likely for many small businesses. The toner is super easy to replace. Speaking of toner, be careful of what you buy. The HP stuff costs more for a reason. I've tried a cheap-o unit (didn't work at all), a re-filled unit (maybe 50 pages out of it). I am now on a toner from a very popular store (monoprice) that has worked well for 100+ pages. If the HP toner wasn't so expensive, I would just go with that.I am very pleased with this printer. Windows 7 compatiable as well with a simple driver download from HP.
I do not have 802.11G but I do have 802.11B I liked how this card could be used for both. Took me no longer then 10 minutes to get it up and running. It shouldn't at all if you know what your doing. Overall for the $50.00 I spend. It is well worth it.
I have this rec/trsm hooked up to a XM SkiFi2. It transmits a signal to a Tivoli radio in my bedroom and I leave the FM transmitter on in the XM so it can also work with my stereo receiver in the the sitting room. Works great/great signal.Tip: take the fm antennae off the home receiver to get a clear signal from the XM and2.4 ghz cordless phones really make a terrible noise to the leapfrog.Terk equipment is really the best. Their antennae system for satellite radio and cable are really good and will work with Sirius or delphi.
I have had these batteries and used them for my digital camera since Dec, I have only had to charge them once...I use my camera every other day. It is a great purchase to save $ on batteries!!
I purchased this same headset when the product line was new about 5-6 years ago, it lasted me almost 2 years until I tried to fix it when it wasn't broke. Found it out there again (for significantly cheaper now) and I had to jump. It's a good headset. Clear mic and good sound. The pads fit around your ears, stays comfortable for hours. I use it for gaming and telephone.
I bought a Buslink Mp3 player in a Datavision Store in NY (Datavision is a big reseller, listed in Buslink page).The unit sound volume is weak, but this is not the problem. After just 3 months of use the unit wont play mp3 anymore, the screen went crazy every time I start it, and then froze. I contacted Buslink to got a replacement but I got THE WORST SUPPORT, INDIFERENCE AND BAD ATTENTION from they, particulary from Ivan Smith, customer support. Walk away from Buslink. They cannot replace the unit without the invoice from Datavision, they do not honor your waste , confidence nor preference. Stay away from Buslink, a unit that lasted only 3 months and they wont replace. I REPEAT, THE WORST QUALITY AND SUPPORT I GOT IN TONS OF PURCHASES. DONT BUY ANYTHING FROM BUSLINK.
First I tried an amplified HD antenna from the same manufacturer and I noticed that every so often my picture would freeze and get pixellated. When checking the signal strength meter I noticed that it was getting a good signal and suddenly it would drop and then come back up again. After reading good reviews of the "silver sensor" antenna, I decided to try to find one. It took a little research to determine that this was the actual "silver sensor" antenna. After hooking this thing up, I must say that is a great improvement over the other antenna I tried. Now it is a digital signal, so you can't say the picture is any better when it is working, but with this antenna the signal remained much more constant with less freezing.
Yes, that is what I paid for this piece of Junk...Came with Spanish instructions, guess what? we don't read or speak Spanish, 4G does not work on it. If I could find the person that sold this, not sure what I would do!
I could not find this card anywhere for my camera and thought I would need to get a new camera! It works better then the one that came with the camera! thanks!
The Backstory: I wanted a 30" LCD and headed to my local Best Buy. The 3 models they had on display had picture quality that matched the price difference. The $2000 TV looked best; the Westinghouse, at $1100, looked horrible- colors were extreme, etc. I figured I would fiddle with the settings on the set, and sure enough the contrast was jacked up. A salesman quickly approached as I was tuning the contrast down, and quickly informed me that "they just plug the TV in straight out of the box, I shouldn't need to do that". After successfully completing my mission, I stepped back for another comparison, and voila, the Westinghouse was absolutely on par with the Sony. Conspiracy? You be the judge. I got lucky enough to score a flawless open box, bringing my price under $980.The review: The TV comes with a set of 3' component and RCA cables, so if your receiver is going to be close enough to your TV, don't splurge on the monster cable.This unit fits stably on my mantle above the fireplace. It looks spectacular, and the colors are brilliant and vibrant. Glare in my bright apartment is not a problem.The speakers seem adequate, but of course you'll be hooking up your own. The menus on the set are extremely intuitive, and easy to figure out without having to read the instructions. The 3 aspect modes were not well documented; in order to see the difference I paused a DVD on a scenic shot, and then flipped between the modes, noting the image boundaries and cut-off or distortion.The tv in-box was awkward for me to move up 3 flights of stairs on my own. The set itself is relatively light, and was easy enough for me to lift to the height of my mantle.The best value in LCD TV's to date. Highly recommended.
I've been using Sandisk brand CF cards for a few years now and for the most part the cards have worked well for me. I decided to upgrade to this new edition since the price was great and I like to try new products. The only downside to this product is the recovery software that comes with it. I can't say I've had much luck with it. It recovered images one time and one time only. I've lost over 400 RAW image files b/c this software failed to work properly. I've even written to sandisk customer service and received no reply which I find to be very unprofessional. It's a shame.
This is a wonderful CD player I can take it anywhere. It has good bass so I can here it clearly and the head phones block out any other noises I don't want to hear. It never goes on and off when it has full power because I tap the cover. It is also so easy to figure out. It's the best CD player I've ever had!
This keyboard was so much cheaper than surgery. It took some getting used to, but it has totally relieved the numbing and pain in my wrists.
I have purchased this product after checking no. of other makes and models like jvc,sony etc etc.Features I like the most are1) 16x powerful optical zoom Sony has only 10x even in top models2) 1/4 inch ccd, excellent indoor video quality.3) Rock solid image stabilisation, no shaky videos.4) Excellent point and shoot.5) 1.33 megapixel still photos.Features I do'nt like are1) Little bigger and heavy, but good for stable video.2) Motor noise is heard in recordings.2) Video conferencing available only on windows xp.
It takes great pictures. But controls & menus can be confusing/difficult, they are not intuitive.Auto focus issues sometimes especially on Macro. Only digital SLR I've used. so nothing to compare it to.Despite these issues, it's a great camera & package. I love it.
I have had to problem using theses rewrittable DVDs. I record on EP (8 hours) using the timer, and then delete the program after I have watched it. The picture is good and I have had no problem reusing these DVDs.
Bought this as a replacement for one that I broke through constant use. I kicked the last one around for the better part of a year of constant, three-to-six hours a day of use. The plug finally died. It does exactly what you expect it to, and does so at a reasonable price. What more do you want?
I wanted something that would transmit more than ten feet - which was the limit of the Microsoft keyboard I had, but I can't get this Belkin to work under Windows XP due to driver issues. I have over ten years experience in Windows and Macintosh environments, and this device simply won't work with my system. Ultimately I bought a Logitech keyboard that gives me about fifteen feet in a direct line of sight with new batteries.
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.
The $100.00 dollar Audio Source Amp 100 took its place in my music room and was integrated into my $ 20,000 McIntosh system to provide some center channel sweetness by driving a pair of Focal SIB .5's. So far, it is performing in a most satisfactory manner and is doing exactly what I purchased it to do. I also use it alone with the Focals when recording albums and cassettes to CD, when I do not need to use my McIntosh amp and Phase Technology 10.5 Phase Coherent speakers. It does not run hot even when being pushed, and has shown no signs of clipping at moderately high volume levels. If it is hooked up correctly and manufacturer reccomendations are followed, I see no reason for problems some other reviewers encountered.
My phaser 6250 screamed for months before the alert appeared saying it need a new fuser. Now it's quiet. I couldn't figure how to install but a friend helped. It works great.
The Nikon 7072 Lens Pen Cleaning System arrived A LOT sooner than expected and it's very nice! My little cousin came over and decided to touch my lens, I whipped this out and it was back to clean!
You name a PDA or gadget and I've owned it! So I feel my opinion comes from experience and I can happily say, "My iPAQ with a 1-gig IBM micro-hard drive and 56K modem replaced my laptop, Palm Pilot, MP3 player and portable DVD player". And I'm looking forward to it replacing my cell phone. I keep seeing people write the Palm Pilot is better/easier to use for scheduling, contacts and email. I'm not sure what PDAs they were using, but unless you're buying on price alone, there is NO comparison. The iPAQ looks up schedules, contacts and email faster, has better text input, has a MUCH easier to read screen and does many little things like auto formatting phone numbers, word (and area code) completion to save you time writing and supports all of the fields of information from Outlook. Bottom line... I bet you're not driving a Hugo, so why carry the equivalent in a PDA. The iPAQ is sexy, fast and simple to use and with accessories, cost 30% of the items it replaced for me.
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....
One side connects perfectly, the other not so much. I used electrical tape to hold it in place; but hey, I paid less than $1 for it so.... Also, I am not using Toslink cables to marry up and that may make a difference but the product worked and the optical signal is bridged.
I waited a long time to order the salad shooter because finances were tight and the time didn't seem right. Finally, I ordered it and now all my slicing and shredding dreams are coming true before my very eyes.It used to take me forever to cut up veggies for soups, so I often didn't get around to it as much as I would have liked. With the salad shooter, I now pop in whole onions, potatoes, carrots, parsnip, celery, squash, cabbage, and whatever else I can think of, and just shoot it right into my slow cooker. I top it with chicken or beef, herbs and other seasonings and just walk away for several hours. Before you know it, I have beautiful soup to eat and share with my friends. (I'm becoming very popular these days since I got my salad shooter, I kid you not.)I hate slicing onions and now I no longer have to. The only two complaints I have about this product is that it only slices and shreds, but doesn't chop foods. However, if you don't mind things in a sliced shape, then this probably won't affect you. The other thing is that I wish it could slice a little bit thicker slices. The directions indicate that it takes practice and that each time you use it will be easier. This is true and my results continue to be better each time.I LOVE this product and believe that every household should have one. You won't regret it!
I've had my palm 4 months now, &amp; I love it, but there are some missing elements. I Use 'Listmaker' for projects, agendas, and general lists. That works wonderfully but it doesn't have a desktop application, so it's complicated to print. It has to be copied into 'memo' first. I've gone to the Franklin system for Palm for 2 reasons. One, it gives me a DAILY to-do list in addition to my MASTER task list. The second is that I can list my tasks A1, A2, A3... and B1, B2... to at least 50. That helps me know the next action item at any given moment throughout the day and it's easy to reprioritize the list quickly. I'm interested to know if anyone else is using Franklin on their Palm and whether or not they like it or have had problems with it.
Excellent product, has good quality in sound transmission, also is well built and very nice Cobra HG S500 Highgear CB Speaker.
I had a Fuji Fine Pix that was turning up more and more blurry memories. I ordered this camera because of the stabilization aspect. I am very happy with the results. The camera is easy to use and so far so good!
I am technically challanged but this was easy to load music onto. I know I will never use all of the features it has to offer but playing my music is super simple.
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 know I wanted a second battery for my camera, so I would never have to be without power. This works great, holds the same amount of charge as far as I can tell, and costs less than the official version.
I have been having this casing (the Black Wavemaster) for about a year now, I think it is one of the best looking PC cases available. The aluminum construction allows for better heat transfer and weight reduction. The black casing comes with the side panels painted with high gloss auto paint, looks very nice. The front air intake has two 80mm fans attached and the air inlet on the outside is hidden with the use of a very stylish piece of aluminum placed in front of it, which also reflects the blue LED light cast from behind it onto the case. The casing comes with a sturdy aluminum door used to cover the drive bays. I have found that opening and closing the door to be a bit of a hassle so I leave it open most of the time. But the door does look nice when it is closed hiding all the drives and giving the unit a nice clean look.My only problem with this casing is the internal design. It still uses screws and an `old school' way of mounting the drives. Where as some newer cases notably the Antec cases which use drive rails and some even mount the drives facing the side to allow better unrestricted air flow by having the data cables on the side without obstructing the air flow. But with today's SATA hard disk cabling the air flow restriction due to cabling is minimal, not what it used to be with standard IDE cabling.The removable motherboard tray is very well designed, with the rear plate thats fits on to the connectors on the motherboard also being on the motherboard plate. This allows you to fix and line up the motherboard to the ports on the back easier outside of the case. Some other designs on have a removable motherboard tray but need you to line up the motherboard with the back face place correctly to fix it porperly. Sometimes this can take up some time as you need to do all this inside the casing and can't really see what your doing. With this design Coolermaster scores well by allowing you to fix the motherboard to the back faceplate outside the casing as the faceplate is also on the removable motherboard tray.As with any high end casing, the unit does not come with a power supply. Giving the user the choice of using his or her own power supply with the appropriate power rating. I have noticed some users complain about the fact about not having a power supply provided, but this would only add to the cost and it would be a shame if some users had to ditch the provided power supply if their demands were much higher than the supplied power supply could handle.Thumb screws are everywhere and are a welcome change from having to find your screwdriver to remove the cover and add in an expansion card. If only the 5.25" drives also came with drive rails as I mentioned earlier it would be a great design.There are a total of three 80mm case fans provided with an option of adding a 4th by replacing the USB, Firewire bay and door on the top of the casing with a 80mm fan. The unit comes with a nice fan grill with filter. I have not required this and have not yet tried to fix this on. If like me, you prefer to have access to USB and firewire / audio on the top mounted ports, simply depress the door concealing them to have access to it. It would have been better to see the use of 120mm case fans to allow better air flow and reduce noise, not that I hear any noise with the standard case fans though, just that it would have provided better air flow. I have noticed some newer casings coming with 120mm case fans.The power and reset buttions are styled very nicely with a little silver trim on the black buttons (on the black Wavemaster). I am not quite sure if the Silver or the Black version looks best, but one of the reasons for me to go with black was because there are black CD/DVD drives I can fix on to the unit and make it all blend with the same colour. For the silver version I am unsure of any drives that have a similar colour, though recently I have seen some manufacturers of optical drives offering different coloured face plates for their drives. Speaking about colours I have noticed Coolermaster releasing a blue ve rsion and another yellow version of this amazing design.With all the hassle of using standard screws to mount the drives I would still go ahead and buy another of these cases when I need another PC for my business as after everything is setup you rarely need to remove any drives or mess around with the screws. All in all the external design is hard to beat and I have not seen any other casing that looks better than this.
Unfortinately this product did not work when I received it. It would not charge at all. I'm not sure if mine was an isolated defect, but I just know mine doesnt work..... Disappointed...
We had a Canon mini DV camcorder. Some family members used it to record at our wedding and reception. A few months later my wife and I wanted to look back at the video, but when we played back the tape, their where black bars across the video. We were initially afraid that the tape was bad and all the video from our wedding would have been lost. We tried the tapes in another camera and it worked fine. I read online that the black lines or audio not syncing with the video can be because of a dirty head in the camcorder. We wanted to back our video up on to DVDs, but our camcorder was getting a bit dated so I didn't want to invest a lot in fixing it. I bought this head cleaner as a last resort before just chucking the camera. It worked! I just ran it through camera like it said and within a few minutes the camera was back to working like new! Well worth the $5!!!
I wanted this model primarily for the scanning feature-I live and travel in areas with minimal CB activity, and I like to monitor the active channels. It works just as advertised, and I'm happy. The dual channel monitor is also a nice touch, especially as you can select the channels to monitor.
I have a Keytronic (white one) with similar key layout that I have used reliably for I would estimate over 10 years and at least 6 computer systems! It is crazy....the thing is/was a tank(actually heavier than this one). It still worked perfectly - although it was kinda grimy and dirty now (you can only get these things so clean). I am very picky with keyboards, and hate the cheap, flimsy/mushy keys on most modern systems.I wanted to improve on the tactile response, feel, and possibly reduce the sound of the clicking/keys. With my fingers sometimes getting stiff, typing was causing increasing fatigue. Also, when on conference calls my typing was too obvious :) Decided to give this one a shot.This keyboard met all my expectations. If it is great! I can type faster, it is slightly less noisy....clean as new, and best of all -- the keys feel much better to my fingers :)Definitely brand allegiance for this class of keyboard with Keytronic. I suspect I will not need another for a long time.UPDATE 9/15/11: Well after only a couple weeks...the spacebar key started to stick......wow didn't expect this quality issue.... I am hoping it will clear up after a few more cycles on it.....maybe this is a defective unit... Maybe this issue is basic to the keyboard build-quality and durability in general. Bouncing the stars down to 3, as this type of quality control and/or reliability is not good.UPDATE 6/5/12: The problem with the spacebar had cleared up very quickly. Keyboard has been perfect .....must have been a glitch that worked itself out. Very happy...back to 5 Stars
Voltage input can be either 110VAC or 220VAC, which is very important in other countries. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are better than old fashioned rechargables because they do not necessarily have to be totally discharged before recharging. Charging units are compact and light.
It last 5 times longer than non-chargeable batteries. Now I can continue use my compact WaterPik without buying a big new electric WaterPik.
this device needs open space on the FM dial. It flat out did not work in Los Angeles and will no doubt be problematic in any major urban area.
This is my first wireless N router. I bought it to go behind my Uverse router. I'm connecting Lan to Lan to the Uverse 2-wire gateway - so the D-link connects to the internet through the 2-wire. It is working well.
For this price, how can you go wrong? They work, the sound is decent and they fold up perfectly. I am amazed! If you're looking for a way to listen to your ipod at work or in the kitchen, say... they're perfect.
I bought the iVoice as a Christmas present for my boyfriend whom I live with and when he picked up the mail his Christmas surprise was spoiled. it came boxed in the manufacturers box! As in, "Hey! Look what this lady is getting shipped to her house! An iVoice!" In other words, I was surprised that it made it to my house without "falling off the back of th truck" But I guess that's the retailer's fault. Because of their packaging (or lack of) I thought that I had made a mistake and that because the retailer was so cheap then the product must be cheap as well. But I was SOOOOO wrong! I can't help patting myself on the back for purchasing this system! And for under $[...]!I too had resigned myself to the fact that I wouldn't be able to find a reasonably priced sound system. Then I came upon the Athena and read all of the great reviews I took a chance. I'm so glad that I did. My boyfriend is more learned when it comes to electronics and all of the different frequencies and what-not that music snobs notice when listening to sound systems and he too is really impressed. This was a GREAT find!
I have 4 of these cards being used for paper weights. Having shot a football game for the paper I came back with with no pictures and an upset editor, then discovered the warning on the Lexar website. Lexar will give me 4 new ones " What A Deal"
You can't beat this printer. The price was just right. Setup was a breeze on both a PC and a MAC. Print quality is good. Print speed is good. The paper curling issue that others have mentioned isn't really an issue at all.I really can't say much more...the other reviews do a great job.
This unit quit working less than a year in service. It was returned for warranty repair and then quit working less than six months in service. It was returned for repair and once again it quit working after less than six months. At that point the company claimed the unit was out of warranty and refused to service it. The unit was difficult to use and was not worth the purchase price. The customer service was pretty good until the last request to have the unit repaired. The frame spent almost as much time in the shop as it did on the mantle.
Bought this to upgrade from my DI-604 wired unit. I'm old school and like wired connections so have not turned on the wireless yet. My newer PC has the gigabit port already. Not really interested in super speed, just reliability. Whenever Comcast upgrades to DOCSIS 3 I'm ready. No regrets on this purchase.
After being on the waiting list at Amazon for 2 months and also shopping elsewhere for the 3Com Palm IIIe, I was plain old fed up! I wasn't willing to spend the extravagant prices for the higher end Palm Pilots (which seem to be the only ones 3Com will produce in abundance!). I ran across the Handspring Visor at Amazon and decided to take a chance. I LOVE IT! After comparing it to a friends Palm III, I don't see a difference worth mentioning here. It is fully compatible with the Palm so why wait! The only small pieve I have is you have to shop at Amazon or Handspring for accessories and/or replacement parts!
I bought this cord to charge my Snap On car battery jump box and it does this well. It's very tough and has a rugged construction, not what I was expecting for the price! Recommended.
This unit was a lackluster performer on our network and refused to forward the proper ports for our live webcams on the internet. The firware is average and hasn't been updated in a very long time. D-Link is no longer supporting this product with firmware updates, so based on the above mentioned issues and the lack of future firmware updates to fix some obvious bugs, I can't recommend this product.It did perform better than some of the other losers in our quest to find a quality N router, but that isn't saying much! ;o)We finally found the router we had been searching for in theNetgear N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4500). I should mention that the live webcams that this device refused to properly forward ports for, work perfectly with the 4500 using the identical port forwarding settings, so when I say that there is a BUG in this devices firmware regarding port forwarding, I know what I am talking about.The NetGear 4500 is seriously worth your consideration. I know it is nearly triple the price of this D-Link model, but you do get what you pay for, and the 4500 is worth every penny if you value your personal time and your sanity! It also puts out such a strong signal that you might not even need a repeater for your current dead spots!Don't waste your time and money on the DIR-655. Its days are numbered and you can do better!I see that a few people didn't find this review helpful? Huh? Can't handle an honest review from someone that managed networks professionally? Whatever.You've been warned, so I guess you can say that you deserve the subpar performance you will get from this thing, and forget about forwarding any ports to the internet, cause the firmware is definitely bugged in that regard. ;o)
It arrived promptly and at a fair price. It was just what I was looking for. I have it working on an ATA 100 controller card.
APC Desktop Notebook StandThis notebook stand was a very reasonable price and just the right height. I have it set up on a small desk and this stand swivels and is just the perfect position. No more aching back I can just turn it and start typing without hand and back pain. I recommend this product.
Set up a Bose Wave Radio System for my folks, to include their turntable and cassette player. The Bose salesman suggested I may need a pre-amp between the turntable and the Wave System. He could not recommend a certain make or model. I'm really glad I did not let this discourage me in deciding to purchase the system. All it took was gong to Amazon and very easily ording the TC-400G/L Phono Pre-amp. This was very easy to set up, you just plug in the pre-amp between the turntable and the system using the included RCA jacks. Grounding is important but I did not have a ground connection on my turntable. I simply connected the ground wire (not included, so I bought a spool of ground wire) from the pre-amp to a screw underneath the turntable. My back up plan would have been to attach the ground wire to the ground inside of the outlet on the wall. There was no humming noise or any other interference as described in some other reviews. Don't let the $29.00 price fool you, this amp works well.
I work on a MAC and I was hesitant buying this keyboard but am pleasantly suprized. Came from a Logitech ergonomic keyboard that I really loved but is on longer available. All hot key work great. Good software. The actual keyboard key took some getting use to but now I feel much better after several weeks. I would recommend this keyboard for MAC users.
DisappointingThese walkie-talkies disappointed in these two areas:1. Living in an area that only has buildings 2-floors in height, I could not getthese Walkie-talkies to transmit any further then only ONE MILE.I truly didn't expect to get the manufacturers claim of a 10-mile range,but I expected at least 7 miles, or 5 miles... not ONE MILE.2. The sound quality on these units is rather poor. The person on the other end sounds muffled.A serious 2-way radio? Not this unit.Buy it as a toy instead.
This piece of crap lasted about two weeks. Then it shorted out and temporarily shut down the keyboard and usb connections. It took about an hour before the keyboard came back. New batteries did not help; the usb connector stopped working.A compaint to Tagus brought no help. And by the way, they denied receiving my mail in rebate. So I sent copies. No word. Another rebate scam from an electronics company, joining San Disk and eMachines. I am thoroughly disgusted with ordering anything over the internet.A bad product from a bad company.
I am happy with this product. Initially my computer was not able to detect the mouse. But win Xp was able to detect after i rebooted my computer. I did not even have to press the connect button on the keyboard or mouse to make it start working. I have not tested the battery life of the product though.The Keys are soft to touch and i like the fact that the keyboard has extra keys for volume control, DVD playback, internet etc. I would recommend it if you are not willing to spend too much money on a wireless desktop
Ordered HP-XL color cartridges, they were new, had an extended expiration date, worked great, would buy again, shipped promptly, good price
For the price I do not think I could have done better. I got this as a up grade from a 300D and man what a deal, The 20D is everything I expected and more. The EF-S 17-85 mm is a great lens for a walk around lens,and the IS I love you can get some tough shots with out a tripod. If you are looking to up grade and don't need all the bells and whistles of the 30D this could be what your looking for, same camera different price
I was concerned at first about the claims that all the manufacturers were making about their LCD TVs, but after a little research I can say I am impressed & I would recommend Samsung LCD TVs. The price was right.
This thing is awesome. I think I like it a little better than the Bose.
The Olympus C-700 is an absolutely amazing camera. First off, it has a 10x zoom lens that's equal to 38-380 mm (in 35mm) -- or an even more phenomenal 38-1,026 mm(!) if one counts the 2.7x digital zoom. So if you're looking for "telephoto," this camera has it in spades!The camera is even fantastic indoors and in low light (inside or at night). The camera adjusts the exposure to the equivalent of 800-speed film, but I'd swear the sensitivity is even higher. I've gone to indoor theatrical events and shot - with no flash, hand-held and with telephoto -- and the photos have come out great!Nighttime images are also a piece-of-cake. Long exposures are rendered perfectly (and not washed out)! And even when the scene is too dark to see on the display before the shot is taken, the actual photo is viewable immediately afterwards in all of its splendor. The camera's "exposure lock" is also handy for locking-in the proper exposure indoors (which is useful when the lighting changes dramatically during a stage show, or when the performers are only in the spotlights). Simply press the exposure lock, verify the exposure in the viewfinder's LCD display -- and repeat the procedure until you achieve the level of brightness desired. (Using the exposure lock -- and adjusting the brightness using the digital viewfinder -- takes the guesswork out of overcoming previously difficult indoor lighting situations).My favorite use for the C-700, though, is taking photos of my kids playing basketball indoors. The camera's dimunitive size (being much smaller than a normal SLR) makes the unit easy to hand-hold and maneuver under all photographic situations. And although the camera's normal focus is slow (like most digital cameras), the shutter will fire almost instantaneously -- if you pre-focus ahead of time (so catching the action is not a problem). (The C-700 will also take a few seconds, in addition, to recover for the next shot; so its important to plan accordingly.) Digital photos of my kids playing basketball are now scattered liberally throughout their rooms. My kids love 'em!The camera has two LCD displays; one on the camera's back -- and one in the viewfinder; the latter providing an SLR-like view of the actual photo -- both before and after its taken. The LCD viewfinder is ideal for accurate composition, especially when the zoom range is so broad. But both displays will tend to wash-out when shooting in bright sun; so I'll normally end up cupping my hand over the eyepiece when I shoot outdoors. (If most of your photography will be outside -- and if you don't need the ultra long zoom lens offered by the C-700 -- then I would urge you to consider purchasing, as an alternative, a digital camera with a traditional glass viewfinder. Viewing the image in the see-through viewfinder will be much easier -- and much more satisfying.)Even though printing photos from my PC isn't a problem, my favorite way of outputting shots from my Olympus C-700 is actually -- to bypass the computer entirely -- and use HP's new PhotoSmart PS 100 printer, which reads from the camera's Smart Media card directly. Since both the Olympus and HP save and read, respectively, in what's called DPOF (digital print order format) -- I can crop (and select) the photos I want to print on the camera's rear LCD screen -- pop the Smart Media card into the printer -- and then print borderless 4" x 6" photos by hitting just the "Print" button (since the PS 100 will always call-up the DPOF pictures first). What could be easier?With its 2.1 megapixel capability, the camera also makes great 8 x 10's, which I output in the more traditional manner from my computer to my HP Photosmart 1315 or HP 990 Cse printers.All in all, the Olympus C-700 is a great digital camera -- which I use to supplment (but not replace) my 35 mm Nikon SLR, Canon underwater, and Olympus point-and-shoot cameras.If you're looking for a telephoto digital camera, you won't find a longer, more usable range -- in such a small size -- anywhere else! And if you want to shoot indoors or in low light -- you'll be truly amazed by the (previously unobtainable) shots you'll now be able to take. This digital camera has easily expanded my photographic horizons -- in ways I never anticipated. For the above situations (and a whole bunch more) -- the Olympus C-700 is now my camera of choice!
I must say ditto to all of the positive things said about this TV from the 5-star reviews.I also compared and debated with the sony bravia 46" XBR2...well XBR3 actually due to its black trim, but the extra $200 really put it out of reach compared with the Samsung! Same conclusion as others here; for the jump in price to sony, the picture just isn't that much better. At times the Samsung looks better due to those wonderfully "inky" blacks and rich color, but other times the sony pic looks a tad better...but not $700-$1000 better. And no PIP? Well there you go!One thing I noticed about most reviews here, nobody mentions the stand they mated with the tv, either mounted and accompanying stand or the stand it sits on. Well, if you want the sweetest stand to mate this beauty...Z-Line Phantom50 (avail at Circuit City...bought mine from Oxnard store...Manager Melida, the best there is!!!) Let me elaborate...As I was walking towards the register somewhat reluctant and hesitant to fork over the over 3 grand for TV, tabletop stand and hi-def sat receiver, I noticed sony 40" bravia with blue ray display on an endcap with quite a nice stand the set was mounted to. Salesman informed me stand would support up to 50" lcd/plasma and that it was exact width of Samsung 4695 (+/- 1/2"). Once decision was made to go with this stand, my reluctance and hesitation quickly turned to cheese-eating grins of impatience and excitement. Aesthetically, this stand is the perfect compliment to a beautiful tv...it mounts on a long metal frame that stands mounted behind the 3 high gloss black shelves that match the piano black finish of the tv. The 3 shelves provide plenty of space for your components and center channel speaker. Also, as narrow as the tv's 44", very space saving. Just beautiful!
I already have a Bose ipod player at home but bought this athena iVoice player for my office based on these reviews and I couldn't agree more ... It goes without saying that the music I play in my office has to be at a lower volume but this model plays my music in a clear undistorted manner and I'd highly recommend it.
it is simply perfect, light speed transfer, shock proof, ease to use.the best of the best !
This drive does not work as advertised. It comes formated as FAT32 for DOS and cannot be reformated for Macintosh unless using OS X - the box says it will work with Mac OS 8.6 and above. This is straight from IO Gear's technical support!
I've been using a Canon Elura 2 for several years now, and have been amazed that it has taken so long to produce a better camcorder in the same small package. For a long time, the smallest camcorders have been bigger than the Elura 2. Finally, the Optura 600 is a worthwhile upgrade. Better video quality, better lens, better semi-pro features (exposure, etc.), full anamorphic 16:9, external mic input, and a great still camera mode.I've always liked the smallest camcorder available on the theory that if you don't have it with you, you can't take the videos. The Optura 600 is small, and really packs in the features.I did some extensive still photo comparisons with the Optura 600 still camera and my Canon Elph 500 (5 megapixels). Other than a slightly different color balance, it was nearly impossible to tell any significant difference. I also compared Super Fine vs. Fine mode, and actually thought the Fine mode had slightly better image quality. Just because the file size is bigger doesn't mean that the resultant photo is any better. I'd recommend you try the comparison yourself, but my choice is to keep it in Fine mode and not use the full SuperFine mode. This is a really great feature of the Optura 600 because you can really leave your digital still camera behind (which usually only have 3x or 4x optical zoom) and use the very nice 10x optical zoom.For anyone who has any intent of editing, miniDV tape is much better than miniDVD. The quality (and bitrate) is far better, and most editing software works much better with this format. And shoot your videos in 16:9. Even if you don't have a widescreen TV now, you will before you know it, and you'll appreciate the fact your videos are in the modern format. The Optura 600 uses the whole image sensor for 16:9, so you aren't losing any image quality.My main complaint is the lack of an external battery charger, but this seems to be the trend these days. It is amazing that they can fit the battery charging logic into the camcorder body, but I really like to have an external charger to charge one battery while I use a second. You can get one for under $30, but they really ought to give you one in the package.(All the comments about it being uncomfortable to hold seem to fail to take into account that this is a small camera. The hand hold design is the same as the old Elura 2 - you hold it at an angle with your thumb on the record button, and your index or middle finger on the zoom. Your ring and little finger wrap around the front. With the great new still camera mode, I find it better to use the middle finger for zoom and the index finger for the shutter release. But the design works as well as you could hope for in such a small camera. Left handed folks may have a bit more trouble, but that is true for most camcorders.)If you've been waiting to upgrade your camcorder, this is a good choice. You'll get great MiniDV quality (suitable for editing to high quality DVD) and a really great still camera in one package. The video will look good on HD widescreen TVs. Maybe in a few years high def camcorders will be small, cheap, and easy to edit and produce to HD-DVD, but for now, this is much more practical, and will give you very good quality video. And it is so small, you might actually take it with you.Update: I just took this camera on vacation, and I love it even more. I carried only this camera most of the time, and could take both video and photos as needed. While the still camera takes great pictures, it is a bit slow on startup and between picture cycle time. Also, there is a noticible lag between pushing the button and taking the photo, so it is critical to use the "push the button down half-way" feature to pre-focus. If you do this, then there is no delay. But it was just fantastic to have the 10x lens, and a great photo and video camera in one small unit.
Why don't new Macs have a disk drive? I don't know. But since they don't, this is an essential buy. I have it hooked up to an iMac and it has worked without fail for me. However, I have only used floppies and flashcards with it. So I don't know if it has trouble with smartmedia cards.Anyway, this drive's design is great. It takes up very little space and matches perfectly with graphite iMacs/Macs. And it's USB powered, so there's no worry of an extra plug. The only negative is its somewhat high price.
The device needs to be facing a window, and not too far from a window, and it will work. I didn't have any antenna and was looking for an antenna, and in my opinion this is a little bit better than your average antenna. Good crisp sound. AM kind of stinks, but FM is good.
The Garmin Streetpilot 340c will take to the location you enter with ease. Try the different voices as they seem to give you variation in timing to upcoming turns and amount that they say. If all you want is a GPS for going from point A to point B this is the unit. Buy one....
Th produt it's excelent, some problems but it was attemping inmidiatly.
WE GOT TIRED OF FEEDING EXPENSIVE, EPSON ONLY, INK TO OUR INK JET PRINTER.AFTER REVIEWING ALL THE DATA AND CUSTOMER REVIEWS, SETTLED ON A CANNON PRODUCT. PRINT QUALITY IS EXCELLENT. DOES ALL THE FEATURES EASILY. THIS IS USED IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT AND NOT HIGH VOLUME AT ALL. GAVE ME A ESPECIALLY WARM FEELING TO DISPOSE OF THE EPSON, VERY UN-CEREMONIOUSLY, I MIGHT ADD.
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 LOVE this camera. I've had it for about three years now and I have yet to take a bad picture. They are all clear, crisp and beautiful. My brother has even asked me to take photos at his wedding next year because he loves my portfolio. This truly is a terrific camera. I won't go digital because I love this camera so much.
Ordered for my elderly mother who can't see well and is not techno-savvy. Was able to project and navigate (thanks to the remote) onto her 21" TV for better viewing from across the room . 2 "Hot Spots" there (as referenced in other review), but NOT a concern...I get them, TOO (thank goodness no one has sent ME back!) Likewise on the acrylic (SMALL) crack in plastic. Big deal.A GREAT value for the $$ that I've not found in any other model. Sleek, lightweight, easily transported, and simple to use. Echo concerns re: SR card, but I also have older CFs which seem to work better. Fantastic gift idea.
I own two bags and a back pack from LowePro and I can't say in hindsite that I'd buy them again. They are sturdy, but don't make efficient use of space. However, I've been using the Lowepro Transporter Camera Strap with a Nikon D700 for a year and have not experienced problems with the security of the quick release buckles. I use the feature quite a bit, yet the snap buckles hold firm for me. In fact, I have found the strap to be to be very comfortable and durable. The small CF card pouch is very handy and I have no concerns about it falling off.
Worked without problems right out of the box on my Windows 2000 laptop, and paired up without a hitch with my Sony Ericsson T610 and HP ipaq 2215. Great value for the money (...).
This headset exceeded my expectations. Thanks to others who recommended it. It is totally loud enough, heck I have to turn down the volume. People on the other end advise that I am clear as a bell. Great product and great value.
I really like this product as when I'm in the office I use a keyboard and mouse rather than using the laptops keyboard and trackpad. I'm able to tuck the keyboard away under the laptop when I need more desk space to write. It is just so functional and looks like it's part of the computer.
The inks work just as well as the Canon brand inks. I will continue to purchase.
recordings look really good. I use this on my dvd/vcr recorder. I'm able to format it then view it on other dvd players. when you're done watching the recordings, just erase it and use it again. saves money on using a regular dvd which I wouldn't be able to reuse once I finished watching the t.v. shows I recorded.
The Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman is great, very well built, and loaded with buttons (I'd give it 4 and a half stars if that were possible with this review system). BUT the Mac driver is broken and it doesn't track equal distances when rolling left vs rolling right. There is a great solution to this problem though. Just download the shareware USB Overdrive and uninstall the Logitch Control Center software. With USB Overdrive you can program all the buttons and the scroll wheel and it's even more flexible in the adjustment of cursor tracking and acceleration.The button layout is very good but I'd make one small change if I were designing it. I'd move the scroll wheel and the three buttons right by it to the right so they were nearer the ball. I wonder if Logitech thinks the user should control the ball with the middle finger and keep the index finger on or over the scroll wheel. I can't. I use my index finger to control the ball and to operate the scroll wheel. Which means there's a bit more movement that is ideal.So, I definitely recommend this trackball but not the Logitech Control Cdenter software driver that comes with it - don't even install it.
Do not purchase this product! I just received mine and right out of the box it does not work. It not only won't rewind the tapes, but it also eats the tape.Save your money. I spoke to JVC, manufacturer of my camcorder and they told me that the rewinding mechanism in the camcorders last a long time. No need to purchase an external rewinding device. There's a reason that the major camcorder companies don't make these items. They're not necessary!
I use this and a headphone jack tape adaptor to make my Clie T665C into an mp3 player for my car. Now, I can just pull my PDA out of my pocket and plug it in, rather than lugging around a CD player and multiple CDs. Having had three discmans stolen from my car over the past two years, this is a welcome change. Furthemore, after a drive to work while listening to my mp3s the entire way, I frequently find my PDA's battery has been fully charged!
I bought this kit to replace my old Dollar Tree mini screw driver kit that finally broke. I used it to disassemble my HP laptop to clean it out with an air duster. The tools in this kit are very durable and the case it comes with is nice too. So far, I've used the small Phillips, tweezers, and screw removal/inserter tool. Both are very useful to have and made my job a lot easier.The only downside is that this is missing a plastic pry tool. I know that those are mainly used for taking about phones and MP3 players, but some laptops need them as well. I used an old plastic gift card to pry it open, but a pry tool would have been much more convenient and efficient. The lack of a pry tool is the only reason I do not give this kit 5 stars. Besides this, the kit is a great starter kit for someone who is new to working with computers.
****REVISED 6 MONTHS AFTER USING THIS PRINTER!*****I was currently in the market looking to replace my Lexmark X83. I didn't like that printer because it was very slow, and used too much ink.I wound up purchasing the HP 5510. First of all, the printer is very compact. This is good for tight spaces.Next, the printer is very fast. There is a couple of different draft modes and settings so you can conserve on the ink by printing "drafts." I've been using the printer for 6 months and I am finally getting a low cartridge warning.There are other good features. One that I like in particular is the document feeder that works best if you need to fax multiple pages. You can also fax one page straight from the glass. There are speed dial features also. This allows for easy faxing.I am very happy that I've purchased this printer!HP also frequently updates their drivers for this printer.After 6 months, this printer still gets 4 stars.
Can't recommend this product highly enough. Set up with my home PC was simple and straight forward. I use Google's Picassa and the quality of the prints is outstanding. Loading the ink was straight forward and the printer screen and menu easy to see and use.
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.
Bought this to replace a Wenger laptop bag (one of the oversized ones). I grew tired of always having to carry it and the wheeled solution appealed to me. If you are looking for a versatile and well-made bag, consider this one.That said, a couple of "wishes": I wish it had more pockets (or better designed) to carry all the cords and accessories we all have to deal with for various electronics. I wish it had a fastener of some kind so you could secure it to a wheeled carry-on (piggyback style) for moving through the airport, etc. It sort of sits on top but there is nothing to secure it from falling off.Have not yet detached the bag from the wheeled base and frame, but it's nice to have that option. Very good value in my opinion and very smart-looking case.
This router is a piece of garbage. I've known several people who have these (or the 4 port version) and they all have problems with it locking up, and there is no way to fix it besides pulling the plug. There ought to be a class action lawsuit against Linksys for making a product this poor - there is simply no excuse. Didn't they do any testing at all before releasing it to the public???Their ethernet cards are total garbage too - they cause your computer to spontaneously reboot under heavy network traffic. Do yourself a favour, and don't buy Linksys.
Prints great pictures, very easy to use, I would highly recommend this printer.
Specs did not disclose that this floppy drive is not recognized by Mac OS 10.5.X. When plugged in, the drive will appear in Desktop and Finder as an "untitled" drive. However, it is not specifically recognized as a "floppy drive." The manufacturer's support department failed to respond to emailed request for assistance (driver available?) to fix the problem. Buyer beware.
After reading the on-line reviews I was cautiously optimistinc about this product. When the very first one failed I was disappointed, but I soon realized that the center ring was broken and when I utilized the second one and thereafter they performed admirably. The music was clear and the light scribe performed admirably.
These little speakers really aren't that bad, especially given the price. But the seller tells us almost nothing about them to let us make an informed buying decision. There were two major flaws (to me) that would have prevented my purchasing these speakers if they had been adequately described in the listing:1) The connection cable to the iPod is only 7 inches long. If you plan to have it anywhere other than in the semi-dock the speakers provide, this cable is worthless.2) The description says that the speakers come with an AC adapter. This is only partially true. They come with an adapter that will let you get power from a USB input. So to get actually get AC power, you need more than just this unit. You will either need your computer or another adapter that changes a USB input into a wall input plug.As I said, these speakers are likely perfect for many people. But they fail for my intended use. I'd hoped to keep them in the bathroom so I could use them in the shower. I could connect them to my iPod, which would remain safely *outside* of the bathroom. I may be able to work around the various cable failings, but it bothers me that the merchant failed to describe his product properly. Hence the two star review.
the JBL 10" is a great sub for great bass, especially at two Ohm!!! be carefull though these are easily blown with too much wattage.
This is my first VR lens. I have been very happy with it. The Active Mode is interesting. It lets me take fairly good shots from a moving vehicle. My only problem so far is that I forget to shut off VR when using a tripod. This lens is well worth the money.
Product has great features, but the quality of the unit is poor. If jolted, the unit will lock up and need to be returned. I've gone through 3 units in the past two months. Also, there are some minor problems with the firmware, which causes the unit to skip songs on occation. I suspect these will be fixed in future firmware releases which are on the company's web site. I found updating the firmware very easy. Other negatives--directions are poor and it is tough to create playlists.
This TV rocks. Great Eye Candy! I got it at a fantastic price for viewing in my living room when company comes over. I love the picture quality. I also got a fantastic price on the TV I purchased. OFC, Amazon.com always rocks. I order more thru amazon than any other online store. I love the product reviews. They have the greatest influence on me before I buy any item online. If most ppl are happy, chances are I will be happy also. I decided on this TV after reading what others had to say and I can now concur. The sound and remote control for the TV are average but the TV itself and the picture are fantastic looking. I I purchased this sharp to replace my Samsung 61" DLP I purchased from circuit city many years ago before they went belly up. I had nothing but trouble with the DLP and it was costing me a fortune in trying to repair it. I finally said to hell with it and threw in the towel on the samsung. I will personally never buy another Samsung TV ever again, esp. their DLP's units. My sharp LCD rocks and I don't have to worry about replacing those lamps after a couple thousand lamp hours. The bulbs can cost between $100-$250 dollars which can add up if you play these TV's a lot. I had a different problem with my Samsung tho and was looking at a 700-800 dollar repair bill. No thanks Samsung>>>>I just purchased myself a better product called Sharp. I can tell this is a lot better quality TV and will last me many years w/o any trouble. You will not be disappointed if you go with this TV. It has a ton of stuff in the back that you can connect but I mainly use my TV for cable TV viewing. I am a simple guy. I just wanted a good, durable TV that is going to last me for awhile and I found it in the Sharp. Both Sharp and Sony make excellent TV's.
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.
Works just as good as the more expensive ones. I am very happy with this product and I would buy it again.
I used this for a project at church and was delighted with the results. I have since bought two more packages
A second after installing the Motorola Signal Booster, I finally got to see all of the stations I had been missing. My digital cable works 100% instead of 35%. It was truly worth the money I spent.
The remote serves it's purpose. Like the other readers, it has some shortcomings, but it is a good almost great remote. The software and the activities button are a little slow to react, but it definitely works. You will have to run an update to get the latest software. The program will automatically tell you. It found my westinghouse 42" lcd and all my other components including the Xbox 360. That was very impressive as the westinghouse lcd is very new. The software is functional and makes programming the remote very easy.
I got this as a gift for someone. I first brought one for my sister when they first came out and she had no problems with it but this time around the one I purchased off of Amazon seemed to shut off on its on while playing. I sent in for a replacement and the replacement wouldn't even turn on so instead of returning the first one with "auto shut-off" I had to send in the replacement. Now my friend is stuck with a zune that works sometimes when it wants to.-Thanks Amazon
I got the BD-5500C model from Costco. That model comes with an HDMI cable. That's the only difference. (and it was much cheaper at least vs. today's amazon price. Sorry)I connected the unit to an older Olevia Syntax 768P LCD with only 1 HDMI port so I needed to dig out my old Monoprice HDX-201E 2x1 powered HDMI switch since my DirecTV HD DVR was already using the HDMI port. There are no handshaking issues with this setup. It works perfectly.I connected the unit to my gigabit LAN network via ethernet. I did the auto setup and it connected, passing all the tests.It plays Blu-Rays beautifully. Even with the 768P display it's obviously better than DVDs. A couple Blu-Rays did not let me skip the preview so I had to search through them quickly. It did not let me go to the menu either. I had another Blu-Ray movie (from Blockbuster) that started freezing. After we removed it and wiped it a little it played well in the spots where it had been freezing. If you're going to stop the movie, take a note of your 'time in' because with Blu-Rays, there's no resume function. Find your way back to the movie and enter in the time with the Tools function.I did try 1 DVD for a few minutes and it played fine. I'm probably never going to put in another DVD except for some home DVDs I have made.The rest of the review is about the Extras:Youtube has a clunky interface to use and it was disappointing. You do NOT get HD from HD available videos so what's the point?Pandora is a lot of fun. It's the first time I tried that service and it's very cool. It's great with wireless phones connected too!Netflix: I signed up for a trial (I've been a Blockbuster Online sub for a while) and HD videos stream flawlessly. However, at no fault to this unit, the streaming selection that they offer is limited and my wife and I were disappointed that most of those movies don't include closed captions. She has a mild-moderate hearing loss so the wireless headphones are crucial in that application. I don't know if we'll keep the Netflix subscription.Blockbuster: On the other hand, I'm disappointed that their subscription service does NOT entitle you to their streaming content. I have not purchased any of their content.Vudu: I haven't purchased any content so no comment.Rovi TV Listings: This is a waste of time. The GUI is horrible. If you want to check your guide do yourself a favor and switch to the DVR.The other "Internet @ TV" apps are mostly fluff. There's accuweather, google maps and USA Today. Believe it or not, there are some games like Memory, Quizz Master game, Sodoku, Mahjong.DLNA: I tried the Samsung PC Manager software, TVersity, Mezzmo and Serviio. I found Serviio to do the best job of streaming pictures (from 2 PC profiles sources), music and videos. Formats I've streamed include .avi, .mp4 and .wmv. Unfortunately, you can not truly search forward and back but you can jump forward about 20 seconds using the right arrow button and you can jump back as well. You can also use the Tools button to enter the minute where you want to go to. This is not perfect yet. There are some files that don't play but it has been generally reliable and I would expect it improve with the development of Serviio which is free!! Lastly regarding DLNA it has worked better than I anticipated.Since this player plays Blu-Rays smoothly, does Netflix and Pandora so well and is an adequate DLNA server, I do highly recommend it.Since you don't have more precise control over trick play (fast forward/rewind) via DLNA, I am deducting a star to give it 4 stars.
I bought a Starview 2-Port KVM Switch Kit with Cables (PC/Mac) and everything works great. When switching to the imac mini there is about a 0.5 second delay and when switching to windows there is a 2 second delay, can't complain. Also all 5 buttons and the scrollwheel work on the Starview. I would recommend anyone if you don't mind pressing a button on the unit to switch.I originally had a IOGEAR GCS632U and had nothing but problems. Couldn't get it to work with my Windows XP. See the GCS632U page for my review on it.I wish I would have bought the Starview to begin with. 5/5!
It is hard to find inexpensive carrying cases for 17" notebooks. All I was looking for was a simple case to get me from point A to point B on an occasional basis. This case fits the bill. It has plenty of room to fit my computer easily with all of the accessories. There is sufficient protection for minor bumps and dings that you might expect. And best of all, I didn't have to spend $75 or more to buy it.
A good little cd/radio. I use this in my daughter's room to play music overnight.
****This review is mainly for those who has iPhone 3G or similar gadgets that have a battery capacity of 1,200mAh or more. If you have a device with less, this review may still be suitable for you but you can also consider other external battery chargers.****I did tons of research trying to find the best external battery charger for my new iPhone 3G. I got say this, I love the Macally JBox. Seriously! I believe it is the best external battery charger on the market right now for it's size, weight, design, output, capacity and ability to check battery status.I'm a power user because I spend most of my day browsing safari, listening to music and watching movies but 75~85% of the time making phone calls. Since voice call drains the most amount of juice, extra battery(ies) is a must for a business person like me. I had a Samsung Blackjack i607 before the iPhone 3G and I had 4 extra batteries in order to keep the phone running by the end of the day. Now the battery in the iPhone cannot be replaced easily so that's where external battery charger comes in handy.Now which battery should I buy? I was wondering. Definitely not big or heavy ones that might give me a burden. I need something small and light so I can carry it in my pocket and charge my iPhone 3G at the same time on the go. Anything 2.5"x4"x0.6" and 10 oz or less would be perfect. How about let's try eBay since most stuff are cheap? *BUZZ* That's a big NO NO!! Most of eBay external battery chargers that have 9,600~20,000mAh are fake due to their small size and light weight. I did a little research by contacting at least 25+ people who purchased those products on eBay and most of their answers are the same. Those batteries are fake and have at most 1,200mAh. Cheap quality for cheap product.Now how about [...]? The TY460 has an impressive 4,600mAh capacity, which is 1,200mAh more than Macally JBox. However, I don't trust the capacity of the iMaxPower due to it's identical size and weight as the JBox. Does eBay chargers ring a bell? Their small size and light weight yet mislabeled capacity? Now, let's just assume the capacity is 4,600mAh since I don't have one so I can't confirm it but take look at the output, 600mA. 600mA? That will take more than double the time to charge a cellphone/PDA than JBox. The phone controls the current delivery to the battery. If the battery can take the current the phone will allow what ever the charger can deliver. Anything lower and the phone will limit the supply to the battery. If the charger can't deliver the battery requirements then the worst that can happen is that it takes longer to charge! This is only valid for Li-Ion batteries. Because the current delivery is variable depending on the battery's state so a 600mAh charger won't take 2 hours to charge a 1200mAh battery. It WILL take approximately 3 hours!! My iPhone 3G has 1400mAh battery. iMaxPower TY460 will take more than 2 hours to charge the phone while JBox will take a little over an hour. The TY460 has identity size and weight as JBox but the design, color and quality did not catch my eye. In another word it's ugly and cheap. Also the "To Device" port is on the side as oppose to from the top of JBox. For those people like me who charges the phone on the go(I'm not talking about sitting on an airplane or train but walking around mostly) The "To Device" port has to be on top of the charger or your pants pocket will be tight and bulky unless you have a big pocket. Don't even think about the TY250, it's 350mA will take 4 hours to charge my iPhone 3G and probably will not even be able to sustain the phone if I make a long phone call.Now how about [...]? Let's take look at the model 33396. Not the one that sticks into bottom of the iPhone but the one that's identical to the JBox. It has the same slick design as JBox. The output of 1.50A or 1,500mAh is impressive. It will fully charge my iPhone 3G in less than an hour. However, the unimpressive capacity of only 1800mAh really turned me down. A little over an hour charging the iPhone 3G it will be dead. Not to mention the price is $69.99 as oppose to $39.99 for the JBox.Now, finally, here comes the biggest competitor(s), JAVOedge/Lenmar. I'm not sure which one is the original manufacture and which one is the reseller since they both have the exact same design, weight, size, capacity and output except the logo. Anyway, JAVOedge/Lenmar and JBox has the identical size(3.9"x2.4"x0.6" for JAVOedge/Lenmar and 4"x2.4"x0.6" for JBox), weight(4.2oz. for both) and capacity(3,400mAh for both) but outputs are different. JAVOedge/Lenmar has 700mA while JBox has 1,000mA. I bought the JAVOedge before I saw JBox. Everything worked fine on JAVOedge, the output and capacity were tested and showed satisfying result. Though it does not have battery status light but as least it shows green light when fully charged as oppose to the non-existence status of fully charge on JBox. Then I found out the biggest flaw on JAVOedge! It IS UNABLE TO CHARGE MY DEAD iPhone 3G!! When I say dead I mean the phone is completely out of juice. I sent an email to the company to report this problem and they have taken the product off their iPhone 3G category ever since and offered me a full refund including original shipping and return shipping if I were to return the product. Macally JBox, on the other hand, has no problem to charge my dead iPhone 3G. That's my biggest concern since I cannot afford to have a dead phone in the middle of the day and many times I find myself too busy to keep tracking the battery status. I do hope the JBox can have a little more capacity tho. Additional 400~600mAh would be perfect since I came home with a 10% battery on iPhone 3G and a dead JBox last night. Maybe I'll considering getting a JBoxmini but I dislike the idea to carry too much stuff in my pocket. I guess I'll have to find a space in my already packed suitcase for it.All the good talks are done. Now let's move onto some imperfections JBox has. The battery status of JBox showed full 3 bars after only 30 minutes of charge from empty juice. However, if I stop charging the JBox after 30 minutes and use it to charge my iPhone the battery status immediately changed from 3 lights to 1 light. So I conclude the battery status does not show the right level while the JBox is being charged unless you calibrate it by charging it with something else. Another imperfection is the lack of ability to show whether if it's fully charged or not. Unlike JAVOedge which will show steady green light when the battery is fully charged and red when it's low, JBox however will always show green light as soon as it's been charged. The only time it will show red is when the battery is low. This creates a problem because we can't tell when the battery is fully charged or not. After several email to tech support Tom from Macally, he explained the green light will flash for 2 seconds once fully charged but how can one tell unless he keeps staring at the light for hours? Once you miss it it won't flash again. Then he explained further saying that after 2 seconds of flashing green the light will be turned off. I find that's not the case for my JBox. Either my JBox is defective on that small part or that information is simply not true.Some additional information and misc. I collected from Tech Support Tom. The JBox will take 2.5 hours to be fully charged from empty and it has a protection circuitry inside to prevent overcharge. Some information on the box or specification sheet in the package is incorrect. The correct specification is listed below:Macally Jbox IP-A481Capacity: 3400mAh ([...] does not show the capacity but the package does)Output Current: 1000mA max. (1200mA max. in the package label is wrong) Unit Weight: 4.2oz (JBox weights 4.2oz, entire package weights 5.0oz, the 11.3oz on the [...] product info page is wrong, maybe they calculated the shipping box in?)
Bought this camera as a gift for my 13 yr old grandson at Christmas.With-in 36 hrs it had required replacement of batteries 4times.(these were all new batteries)Amazon accepted the return and replaced it with another identical camera. Same result with the replaced camera,ate batteries like a slot machine. Returned this camera for a refund (still waiting for a credit to my credit card) Since grandson was returning to his home in Costa Rica took him to Best Buy for new and different brand.
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?
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.
quality paper and construction with a view window of clear plastic and the multi-color sleeves may be useful for filing by category.
This is the second WD external drive I purchased (the first was a 400 GB My Book). I use it to back up my computer data.Good points:- large capacity- worked out of the box, no problems after 6 months of use (so far, so good!)- accepts 100-240V input, so I could use it (in India) without an adaptorBad points:- noisy, especially on startup- does not turn off when the computer is switched off, waste of electricityAll in all, a good product. I would definitely buy WD again.
Purchased this a couple of days ago to manage my two servers. Have it attached to Logitech mouse and MS Natural keyboard w/15&quot; Flat Panel LCD. Small foot print and inexpensive. I have seen complaints about the CTRL button being used to switch between systems, but since I don't use that button, I have no problem. This product works great so far. Will definetly purchase the four port.
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.
I just bought this LCD and set it up today. I think for the money it is a great set. The picture is pretty good and the sound is too. I'm happy.One added plus (for me anyway); it is made in Mexico instead of China....and I even like the remote.
My husband and I ordered this TV as our Christmas present to each other... let's just say that he was way more excited about it than I was. However, I must admit that once we got it, I loved it! I would definitely recommend this TV to anyone who is thinking about getting a 32" LCD tv!On a side note... I was VERY sceptical about ordering this TV (or any TV)online. I was afraid that something was going to be wrong with it b/c it was almost $300 cheaper than any of the local stores... obviously it was just fine and I will definitely order from AMAZON again.
I bought this unit elsewhere. I needed to add inputs to a tube amp that had only one input. Not good for multiple input sources(DVD,CD,TUNER)etc. This is the only RCA audio cabled switch that I have found that all sources are completely isolated. That means there wasn't any crosstalk nor what I call bleed off,or RF interference. Good sturdy construction and to me looks good in my set up. Definitely worth the money if you want Quality.
this system is absolutely amazing. each speaker has a removable cover for a new look. it has optical, coax, and either (one) 5.1 input, or (three) individual inputs in the back. also has an output for headphone, and an input for mp3 use on the side. easy to use buttons, nice blue lcd screen. this thing goes so loud w/ bass that IT SHAKES THE ALUMINUM SIDING ON MY HOUSE FROM INSIDE MY BASEMENT!!!!!!! it's unbelievable! for less than $200 you cant go wrong and you won't be disappointed. also the speakers just have simple wire, so you can replace the speaker wire to move and stretch the speakers and mount them where ever you want.
I found that the quality of this headphone to be worse than the set that came with my ipod. In order to get quality bass it had to be inserted far into the ear, and during physical activity (working out at the gym) it constantly became dislodged, causing the sound to be very tinny.
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.
An excellent recorder with a few weaknesses in documentation and ergonomics. E.g., setting Progressive Scan is documented under Menu options whereas there is a dedicated button for that function, not a menu option. I also wish it would handle the SACD format.
I have had this printer for quite some time now and I can't find any major flaws. It prints quickly and quietly. The photo quality is excellent. I have scanned over 1000 photos and have been very happy with the scans. The ink is somewhat expensive, but there are generic alternatives out there. I don't think anyone can beat Canon quality. Best multifunction printer I have ever purchased.
I was a little hesitant to buy this replacement tweeter for my Roland 350 because of the low price (usually you get what you pay for) but I've played a months worth of shows on it and sounds great!
I just received this little printer this afternoon. Took it out of the box, set it up, hooked it up to my laptop and Canon powershot SD800IS and printed a photo in a short amount of time. Printed the first photo on Kodak paper, then printed the same photo on Canon paper. Both turned out great, the Canon was a bit sharper. I can't believe how easy this was to set up, and what great photos it turned out.I am wowed by the ease. No more photos living on SD cards forever and ever!
It does exactly what it should it replaced the lens cape I lost for my Canon it fits well and stays on with no problem.
I am very pleased with this product. The sound is exceptional. I highly recommend this product.
I just checked my order n eagle gl tracking system, I found my order had been moved around 100 miles for 10 days. Average 10 miles a day.
This eyepiece adapter has made it possible for me to use my schmidt-cass for terrestrial mountain viewing. The quality is decent, fine for daytime viewing of things like birds and the hills.
I am amazed how great these headphones sound, considering how cheap they are. I bought a $10 pair of Sony headphones before these and they don't sound nearly as good. I think my Phillips SHS5200 sound slightly better, but I can't stand to wear them for more than five minutes because the around-the-ear design pinches my ears. These Panasonics sound nearly as good and are way more comfortable, though.
I thought it would be helpful to make another review 8 months after using my Vx instead of a few days just to give a more objective perspective on the utility of the device once the novelty and the excitement of a new toy has passed away.Hardware: After 6 months, i would have figured that Palm or Handspring or even Sony would have come out with a PDA that could rival the Vx's elegance and style. Unfortunately (or Fortunately, depending on where you're standing) none has come close. Another pleasant surprise is the durability of my Vx. Although i can't speak for all Vx's out there, mine has survived quite horrific spills.There are few hardware hitches with the Vx but nothing that i would take away anything from its obvious beauty and durability. There is one other issue that i must address. Initially i thought having a built in rechargeable lithium battery instead of the AAA batteries would be a clear advantage. However i have discovered that its not the case. For the Vx to be that thin it had to adopt rechargeable lithium batteries. Although one might think that a rechargeable battery is better than AAA, you better be prepared to charge your palm at least every three days.Software: No matter what the PocketPC boasts of its capabilities, if it lacks third party application support, then how useful can it really be? Similar to Windows CE or even the other PDA operating systems, the Pocket PC could die a slow and painful death because of this lack of support.This is the real strength of the Palm OS. 8 months ago there were thousands of third party applications with hundreds more being added monthly.Unfortunately because of this flood of applications, some applications may have unknown effects on our units. Although many result to a soft resets, there are instances when a hard reset (complete data loss) is required to fix the problem. Sometimes there are instances when certain applications won't work with the presence of others. Again these are unusual circumstances and it certainly wouldn't deter me from getting a PALM OS unit again.Overall I guess by know you've guessed that im still in love with my Vx. I have many applications on my Palm but my personal favorites are; for regular applications there are Fireviewer and AvantGo and Documents to Go, for Games there are Dope Wars v 2.3, IRBattleship, PacMan, SpaceTrader, and Yahdice and for Utility programs there is Atools, Benchmark, Hackmaster and Cruise.In terms of accessories I recommend getting the Palm hardcase. Check out my review on this product. There are hardier cases out there like Rhinoskins and Concept Kitchens, but this one is my favoriteSpeaking of Concept Kitchen, i also recommend using their WriteRight product. Its a protective film that goes over the screen. Not only does it protect your palm screen from scratches and reduces glare, it has a pen to paper feel when using a stylus. Speaking of stylus, you can just forget about the stock stylus of the Palm. Its [...]! If you want to get carpal tunnel in 5 minutes go for it. Otherwise i recommend using another instrument. I recommend using those multi-pens that have a stylus, pen and pencil in one. There are many great pens out there that have already incorporated styli in their line. Cross makes one the is pen on one side and a stylus on the other. Pilot makes some nice ones, Lamy and Rotring makes them too. I personally use the Rotring matte black trio-pen. Its a converted pen so i had to buy a stylus refill and replaced the red pen option with the stylus.Unfortunately it hasn't been a completely smooth 6 months. Just recently i had a strange experience of my address book being completely wiped out! It existed on my desktop but it wouldnt sync to my palm. After a little reinstallation of the desktop application and consultation with the palm technical support, i was able to fix the problem. Which brings me to the point of hotsyncing. It is CRITICAL that you hotsync. I must say that although it is not necessary to running your palm, a computer is essential to back up files and to install programs. Get backup buddy as well. that works really well. HOTSYNC, HOTSYNC, HOTSYNC!!The Vx is a good investment. With the m500 and m505 soon to come out, that should decrease its price considerably. Although I'd be inclined to recommend the m505, the [VX's price] is a steal!Last thing, before you go and buy your PDA i strongly recommend you do your research. I cant stress it enough. Read what people have to say about their experiences and thoughts about their units. Consumers are the best sources of objective reviews.Good Luck people and more power to PALM.
I've had this product for nearly two years, and my printer displayed one of the same errors mentioned on this site (the printer said that the ink tank needed to be reinstalled, but it was over 1/2 full of ink still). However, I emailed Canon's customer service to let them know the problem, and they mailed me a new ink cartridge at NO COST with NO QUESTIONS. I didn't even have to provide a serial number! Needless to say, I was impressed.In addition to Canon's excellent customer service, the features of this all-in-one printer are top notch. I've scanned documents and photographs, and the printer has captured every detail. From envelopes to photographs, the print quality is suberb, and it's very easy to use. I would definitely recommend this product to others.
You get what you pay for. And what you're getting here is a super high quality stand that looks and works great with a 13" MacBook pro.
I bought my 60CS shortly after they arrived on the market, and I have used it on the road in the U.S., Europe (multiple times) and South America. I have used it a little for hiking, but I have not used it for hunting or fishing. It was my first GPS, and I was swayed by the few reviews that raved about its improvement over other available units. First off, I was amazed at how primitive it is compared with other electronic gadgets. While 56MB was apparently a big step forward, it is a small memory that is limiting - especially on a long trip without carrying your PC with you. There is no possibility of a fast connection: instead of an IEEE 1394 connection, you get a Serial Communications Port (for those with ancient PCs). For those of us who struggle against a Microsoft-dominated world, it would be nice to be able to run the requisite computer software with unix (linux) or on a Macintosh. Alas, Windows is required.Even with time, I have found that the software on the gps is not intuitive. You can relearn what you really need, of course, but it can be frustrating when first turned on if you haven't used it for months.The base map is only for rough orientation. One must purchase maps to download. Don't bother to purchase Garmin's Worldmap, as I did. It just does not have enough detail to be useful. The US and Europe maps from Garmin are OK. There are occasional mistakes and new roads or trails not marked, so don't blindly believe the GPS, but it generally will pinpoint your location. In this regard, it is often useful to have a hardcopy map in hand as well. Tracking and routing works well, but ideally should be done on the computer and then downloaded, since it's slow to do on the GPS unit.This ruggedly built, power-efficient (I said there were some pros - not just cons) unit is most useful for hiking. I have found that downloading waypoints for certain trails (e.g., in Torres del Paine in Patagonia) gave me useful info. Please remember to calibrate the altimeter before a hike, as it doesn't maintain its calibration well.If you thought about getting this unit so you could take it when you are driving in unfamiliar territory in a rental vehicle, then I suggest you forget it and spring for the small amount more to rent a vehicle with built-in navigation. It will take lots of rental hires to overcome the price of the GPS plus maps. Besides, the in-car navigation systems I've used in rental cars are much better (satellite reception never lost compared with the 60CS constantly losing signal) and safer (big screen and voice compared with little screen and beeps).The basic idea of using a GPS unit is terrific - thank the US govt for that. I've sometimes thought how wonderful it would have been if Apple or Sony had decided to do GPS instead of Magellan and Garmin. Well, maybe someday a bright young engineer will start a company that will blow the current inferior products out of the water - I assume the other products are inferior, because many people have said the 60CS is so much better, and I find it to be disappointing.
If you like purchasing batteries then this is the camera for you. You cant even download all your pics onto the computer before the batteries die. The camera does not even come with a wall plug in so you have to spend more $$. I have had this camera since Christmas and I dont like using it because of the battery issues. Save your $$ on this product. The pics dont even look good the quality is worse then my old 2 Mega pixel camera
The charger comes with a straight cord, and plenty of it. There is no stress on the connectors to cause intermittent connections from wire breakage that I have seen on two previously bought coil corded adapters. Two types of mini-adapters are included. It works great and it came overnight, even though I ordered it expecting a two day delivery. This guy must be driving the truck, too! Excellent service and the product is the best replacement adapter that I have bought so far. Third time was a charm.
THIS DEVICE IS QUITE USEFUL AND KIND OF STURDY. COMES IN HANDY AS ONE CAN SEE. I WAS IN NEED AND THIS FULFILLED EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED.. I RECOMMEND IT.
The documentation says to download the Vista driver from Linksys. Their website says the driver is "coming soon". I contacted Tech Support and they admitted there was no driver available. Do not buy this product!
It took a few days to get used to, previously used a microsoft ergo mouse.
Great fan. It's really quiet!! Unlike my built-in fan within my laptop. If the fan runs for a while, my computer will rarely turn on its own fan which is nice since that one is noisy and worthless after 2 years of owning my laptop.Lightweight, super easy to use (just plug it in), perfect size for my ~15" screen laptop. Even has soft pegs on the top of the board so the laptop is lifted a cm above the fans.I recommend it if your laptop overheats - my pc never gets hot now and before it would overheat and crash if I ran too many programs/movies/games.
I own a 3G iPod and was getting old of the 3 hour battery life, so I decided to get the new video iPod. I purchased it (30gb black one) and enjoy the wider screen as well as the color display. I especially enjoy the album artwork being showed on the display. However I do have some issues with it in.First of all, as I have been reading these posts I can see that I am not the only one that has complaints about the battery life. I listen to music on the train to work (45min to 1 hour), listen to music at work (2 hours to 3 hours), and then listen to music on the train ride back home (1 hour) and usually on that train ride home the battery icon is showing red. I am just listening to music with the iPod hold button as well as my backlight on for 2 seconds so that the battery is not drained more. The 14 hour battery life they are claiming? I have yet to see it.Second, the lag that one post commented on. It happens most of the time even scrolling between albums, artists. Sometimes the "center button" works when you click it, sometimes it basically double clicks and your selection starts playing music and you do not want it to. This is really aggravating. I hope Apple releases a new iPod update with something that fixes this bug. Compared to the battery issue, this issue is a lot more aggravating to me.In response to all of the scratching posts. I have owned the iPod for at least 3 weeks now and still see no signs of scratching and it is used daily. The case that comes with it is very soft and does a great job to protect it.I definitely enjoy the new video iPod. It is a great deal with all of the technology involved. I paid $399 for my 3G 20gb when it first came out. I hope Apple is able to fix the two main issues I have with these units, when they do I believe those iPods will be the best ones Apple has ever issued.
Overall i enjoy this MP3 player. It looks good and is much cheaper then an Ipod. The prosGreat design20 GigsGreat displaydecent batteryConssoftware: It is not as bad as everyone is saying it is. The only problem that i find is i have the put the soungs on in reverse order(14-1) Other then that the software is self explanitory.The head phones are O.K (But who uses the headphones that come in the package anyway.)I would recomend this product if you do not want to shell out the 300 bucks for an ipod but still want a 20 gig player.
The system is OK... BUT with great potential. Comparable to the Sonos system but at way less cost. The whole system is quite simple with it having just 3 pieces of hardware - wireless transmitter for the PC, nice remote, and the docking station you hook up to the receiver. All pretty well done. Sound quality really depends on how you have your music encoded and your A/V system. My sound is actually quite good.The problem is with the software that is really not ready for primetime. I got this system in Sept. and the Streampoint software was not liking the 7.0 iTunes that I had. A new BETA version called 1.1 fixed some problems, but also caused new ones. If you are not PC savy I strongly urge you to wait until most kinks are out of the Streampoint software. I have not used the system with Windows Media or Musicmatch but those are available music players as well.All in all, I give this a 2 because it just is not ready for the masses and perhaps 3 stars for those that are somewhat savy with A/V and PC stuff. Once the software is more dependable (also when iTunes is more dependable for the PC) this will be one great piece of equipment.Check out the Logitech user forum for the device to see what is working and what problems people are having. Logitech support for this is either very basic or clueless so be aware that the main source of support is through the user forums.PS. for those that have large music catalogues be aware that the remote currently is very slow when scrolling through - album, artist, playlist - libraries. I have well over 120GB of music and getting from Aaliyah to Xzibit takes a little bit of time. This SHOULD be fixed with a new software release. Also, if you are using Itunes it would be optimal to NOT be using iTunes 7.0 or above.
Bought this case for the wife along with the nook for her birthday she loves them both its one of the best birthday gifts she says I have bought her the case fits it nice and tight and holds it firmly in placeThanks
it does not fit into camera do not bother buy the sony one instead and do your self a favor
We bought two of these memory cards for our digital camera. They have enough memory for pretty much all of our photography purposes (and we have 3 cute kids, so...) Overall, a very good purchase.
I would say for 200$ this is the best camera available in the market,Make sure to go through the Advanced User Manual before start testing this product. It has hell lot of features which will help you a lot. The color details and shadows are great, Good In house Photos. I have used a Sony DSC 60 and my friends Sony W55 earlier this camera is a lot better than those. Get it and start exploring the manual controls you will know the power of this toy.
I successfully used the Targus PAPWR005U power inverter on a 400+ mile trip to power my Mac PowerBook G4 (to watch DVDs) with the kids. Unfortunately it only made the one trip. The next week, on another 400+ mi car ride, the inverter started beeping constantly and then went into shutdown mode, I'm assuming because it was drawing too much power and was overheating. At 90 Watts, the power output matched the power draw from the Mac PowerBook, but didn't have enough umph to spare. I'd caution everyone to check the power rating on their laptop power bricks first before using it with a power inverter. Get an inverter that is at least 1.5-2x the power rating of the device you want to use.
Like the product a lot, but after a year or so of use there is a audible hum from the main speaker. It is still there even when the unit is turned off (power button light is red)
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.
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
The 2.0GB Sandisk memory card allows me to put many, many pictures of family on my digital photo frame. I can also use it in my digital camera, as well as field cameras.
I purchased this 80gb Zune for 89.99 free shipping in November of 2007 from Amazon. It is now January of 2011 and this electronic device is simply the best purchased I have made ever in regards to electronics. Why? I used this device at least 5 times a day. How long? About 5 to 8 per day? At first I would just listen to music. But once podcasts became available that was a game changer. I have about 40 podcasts on my zune along with 1000's of songs and still have gigs to spare. Also when I go on road trips...there is my zune along for the ride. The battery is amazing even after 3 years. I can listen for at least 8 hours before the battery dies. I have literally operated my zune from the morning until dusk. Through the years it has had it falls, has been misplaced, sat on, as well as other adventures but it still operations as it did the the day it arrived. Yes my wife has the new ipod touch but she got it because her old ipod touch of a year or so died. Apple store quoted her $75.00 or so for a new battery or $149.00 if it was another problem! She hardly ever used it compared to how I have used my zune. It was only an 8 gig device look it up that an investment of over $200.00.When she called asking me if I thought she should get I told her no. See what happens when you don't listen to your husband ladies??? I would not trade my zune for an ipod touch. This device has exceeded all my expectations. Hopefully I can review this a year from now with a postive update!
Ok so when you first put them on it sounds like your in a tunnel. When you go underwater the bass kicks in and it actually sounds GREAT. HOWEVER you can't (at least I couldn't) go to deep cause my ears plugged up. if your swimming on the surface and under water they are great. If you don't mind your ears plugging up then by all means don;t pass it up due to that fact. To bad this product doesn't come with a air tank cause once your underwater your going to want to stay there. so in closing totally buy!
I am a Network Engineer by profession and decided to test the Linksys WPS54G at home because there were so many conflicting reviews. The setup was fairly easy, but for the average home user I believe it could present some challenges. Follow some of these tips to make the setup easier. If your wireless network is setup with MAC filters or encryption, disable both of these prior to setup. You can reactivate them later after you have added it to your network. Configure the device from a machine that is hard wired to the network. Do not attempt to configure the device from a computer connected via wireless connection or it could cause problems. Make sure that whatever printer you want to use with the device is setup on your computer prior to installing the print server. Later in the setup, the printer configuration looks for the printer driver to be already installed on your computer. The printer configuration automatically installs a new TCP/IP printer port, so there is no need to manually configure one. There were also some questions in other reviews whether this device will work with multifunction machines. It will work fine if you only want to print. But the other functions will not work, i.e. scanning. It says right on the box that it is not recommended with multifunction devices. I have an Epson CX5400 and the scanning function would not work with it. Epson recommends using their wireless print server with their multifunction machines (part number: C12C824221 $179.99). Ouch! There were also some comments that the print server gets hot. The specifications say it will operate up to 104 degrees F under normal conditions. So I don't really see this as a concern. Overall this is a good wireless print server, but not for multifunction printers.
This DVD player Rocks! I have no trouble with it so I do not know what all the fuss is about. The video is outstanding and the sound is great too. I do not even have surround sound, just a JVC stereo and it sounds great! I would definately recommend this player to anyone. And who cares about the chapter display. No one stares at that during the movie anyway. This player is a great value!
Totally disapointed. The connector will not fit the older Creative Zen Mico as pictured which is why I ordered it. Wasted my money.
Excellent product at a great price. Shipping was quick. Never had a problem with Amazon vendors.
I had mine for 30 days now there seems to be a issue with the wire near the jack side seems to have some kind of short when I move the wire sound drops out and turns into mono.It had a year warrenty spoke to coby and they will exchange it for another one for a fee of return postage of $6.00.Coby needs to make a change to the jack side of the unit so kinks wont create a short.
this is my second review . video transfering from pc to the jukebox is ridiculous anything over 1gb takes 30-45 min . hell it can be watched in half of that time and also a 3.77gb video that lasts 22mins takes 10mins to open up and im still counting as i write this
I am only using this product for my fax machine and it works fine. Looked great and worked right away out of the box. Can't guarantee that it will work for your TIVO or modem because it transmits over the wires in your house and there MIGHT be too much static. BUT, there are no other wireless options that are this cheap and this simple, so it's worth a shot.
Not much to say. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, just a little hole in the back to keep your cords from cluttering up everything. It looks beautiful and is super sturdy. Makes me wish I could afford a new aluminum MacBook to make the whole thing look perfect. The metal works as a heat sink and keeps my computer much cooler than before. I bought one for my girlfriend's MacBook. She loves it.
This battery tender is small, lightweight, and easy to tell what it's doing (charging versus maintenance, etc). Great product for a seldomly used play vehicle with an Optima Red Top.
It is an Apple iPod, What is to not like about it!!Delivery and packing were perfect. It worked flawlessly.This was an old gift I gave a daughter a while back. She has carried it on many trips and to work daily and is happy.
I have been wanting a GPS for about 2 years now. I finally got the C340 last week. So far its been amazing. I was introduced to Garmin by my friend who owns a 2610, uptil now thats what I wanted but when I did a search for Garmins and saw all the features in this thing I didnt mind spending an extra $250.What I liked..1)I missed UPS at my house so I had to go pick it up from their service center. I took it out of the box, plugged the cable into my car and to the GPS and it turned on. Put my home adress in and in seconds it was guiding me home. Amazingly easy to use..2)The text to voice Jill character is very accurate and helpful. In one week and alot of driving it only got one name wrong for a grocery store (Meijer's pronounced Mai-ers, "Jill" pronouned it "Meee-jers").3)It comes with an internal battery, I am not really using the power chord that comes with it for the car. The charge lasts pretty long. A few days even depending on how much driving you do. When its out of charge I plug it in to my car it get charged back up and the wire is back off. It looks sleek without a wire plus you can take it inside or whatever to play around with it. This is a great feature.4)POI's or point of interests. I discovered a new resturant 3 miles from my place I had never known existed. Also you can type in something that you don't see listed and it will find it for you. For example "Subway" or "Western Michigan University" or "Meijers" and it ll give you the phone number and address and all you do is hit Go and it ll take you there.5)Very user friendly and intuitive. Its like it knows what you want. The menu options are easy to use and buttons are nice and big so you don't have to struggle to put info in while driving. Although I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing this.What I was dissapointed about..1) And only one complaint. When you put in a destination, it will only give you information regarding that destination. Especially on the freeways it wont show you and streets etc in detail. The top bar will tell you whats next and thats it. You can go into "browse map" and get a very very detailed map but that map doesnt move with the car and its defaulted zoomed out so you gotta zoom into your location then keep pressing arrows to follow your car. Very annoying.Other then that I am very happy with this GPS. I think the simplicity and other benefits completly outweigh the one issue I have with this thing. All in all I am glad I got it.
Bought these together to have a matching pair in the car. But they are different eventhough they have the same model number. First, the setup, one says color then the other one doesn't. One has satueation the other one doesn't. Second, one is in normal viewing mode the other one is zoomed and there is no option to unzoom. 3rd, tech connected it to controlled acc but everytime I turn on the car one is on too evenif I left them both off. And last, whatever I do they can't have the same color one is bright abd the other one seems to be ok. Probably one or both is/ are refurbished!
This speaker system works splendidly with the IPOD Shuffle. Great sound quality, easy to use and incredibly portable. I received this product within 2 days from ordering!
This product that SanDisk markets is not compatible with Mac computers. The manufactor does not disclose the fact it is not compatible with a Mac computer, until you call for tech support at SanDisk. When asked how to resolve the problem is to return it or sell it to someone else. SanDisk is not accountable for the error and dismisses the customer to resolve their error. I give this product a ZERO because of the lack of integrity by the company.
I love this mouse. It is very precise and comfortable to use. The adjustable weight system is awsome.
I'm probably the only person where this cable didn't work. Was trying to avoid buying the more expensive one from Garmin. The cable fit so I have no clue. I was swayed by all the other reviews saying the cable did work.
I'm not going to dive into the deep philosophical reason why this is different from the iPod...let's be honest...if you're considered buying it...you already know or have read some of the differences. The screen seems to be a big hit with Zune users already, not to mention the FM tuner...but hey let's face it...if you already have your library on the Zune...why in the heck would you want to listen to the radio? But hey it's your life. I find it really easy to upload music on it...and contrary to popular belief...YES you can put iTunes music on it...it just takes a couple of steps...such as converting your iTune library into unprotected MP3's. The songs that you have purchased from the iTune store can be placed on the Zune after you burn them all to a cd...once that's done...then rip it back onto your computer in MP3 format...and you should be good to go. The interface is excellent. There you have it...a simple concise review of the product...after all who wants to read a ten page review by a person...on Amazon?
The unit works well. The clock synchronized up with NIST time signal with no problem. I love that the alarm time can be set with a keypad. The scanner works well but directions are complicated and documentation is somewhat lacking.
This thing Rocks! If you are thinking of buying a MP3 player with solid state memory, STOP! Imagine getting 640 Mbytes of MP3 music on a single CDR...It's an awesome convergence on technology. Easy to use, works as promised, sound quality good. In my opinion, this is the most under-rated product of 2000. Get one!
It was hard to find an HDMI cable this long, and then when I saw the price I couldn't believe it. It was at least 75% less than an in-store price. I have had no problems with it. Works great.
Doesn't work right... It takes forever to get it to connect to the receiver, then when it finally connects, half the keys don't work. I'm not talking about the extra function keys, half the alphabetical keys don't work. S, B, T most of them don't work. Waste of money.
It provides mediocre sound when signal is provided to it, as may be expected. But, when I connect it to the computer and I am not playing any music, I can hear faint radio signals it picks up - annoying!
Video and Audio seem to work pretty good except that occasionally I get a bit of static. I wish the cord was longer but that is probably since it is for a notebook. I should have considered the length of the cord before I bought it.
I went to Africa for a month and having a backup battery was a necessity. Battery performed well and was indistinguishable from the one that came with camera. Very fast delivery so buy with confidence
I used many kinds of camcorder before: Video 8, Hi8, Mini DV. I find this one is the most practical one: no rendering, no transferring. Just shoot, finalize (2 minutes only, with a touch of a button) and ready to watch and distribute among family and friends. The picture's quality is excellent and the most impressing of all is the sound. I never bring my mini DV camcorder again, goodbye to all the mini DV cassettes that pilling up in the drawer.If you are looking for easy to use, practical and good quality camcorder, this camcorder is the answer.
Do not buy this TV if you have any seating that is at an angle. The TV is best for viewing straight on at eye level. We bought this TV and put in on a mantel that is at eye level standing up. The picture is amazing when we are standing up or if we watch it from our kitchen, which is 12 feet away. But from our Sofas which are at an angle ( 45 from the center), the screen dims significantly. Also if we sit down on chairs in front of the TV, the screen dims. We are going to return this TV and get an LCD TV which is smaller than this but is better from all viewing angles.Update: We bought this TV from Best Buy and returned it to get Samsung 52 LCD HDTV from Amazon. The Samsung 52" LNT5271F LCD tv from Amazon. The LCD TV now has vertical bar or dead pixels and I am trying to get Amazon to exchange the LCD. Amazon wants me to contact Samsung to get the issue fixed. In best buy we returned it with no questions asked. I wish Amazon provided me with a similar service.
Bought this to replace Neutrik to 1/4" adapter that had about a foot of cable running to the 1/4" adapter. Like this product much better. It is more durable and should last much longer.
Nice product, but it did not work with my DSL line and a DSL gateway. Works great for dial up and phones, though.
Yes, the prints do look like photographs, they don't look like the sheet fed or web press piece you are attemping to comp or proof. The inks and paper cost a fortune. Figure on spending lots of time and money calibrating the colors. Then it has 7 inks, if one of them runs out -- it won't print. A set of inks runs costs over $80 and will print about 20 large sheets with heavy coverage. Even with all its warts the Epson 3000 was a much better printer for comps and press checking graphics.
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.
Not much to say.....works as advertised. Way better than buying an overpriced version. Silly not to buy. I bought several and all great.
I bought this product a little under 2 years ago. I used it infrequently for the first year and frequently after that. A couple days ago it just would not work (the screen would not come down). I contacted Optoma for assistance. They explained that the product only has a 1 year warranty (information I could not find anywhere on my own) and said it would cost more to ship and repair the screen than it would to simply buy a new one. I asked if I could get parts to fix it myself and they said they do not sell replacement parts. So after two years, I am just out. It was a good product while it lasted, but in my opinion it should have lasted a whole lot longer.
It's a great camera. I've got it refurbished from Amazon for 50% of the price. Mine came silver, no "MACE" logo. You need a video/power cable, so it's extra 15-20$, but the picture is great. When my $50 CMOS camera switches to infrared BW mode, this is one keeps working in color and showing good picture. If you have a little bit of light around your house, this one is the way to go, you don't need these IR light at all and still get better picture. No red glow from IR, good angle - doesn't attract attention.
Called the trucking co. when TV arrived locally and was given the truckdriver's cell number to set up delivery . Arranged for delivery directly with him--it couldn't have been easier. Also did much research--couldn't be happier with purchase--great right out of the box!!!
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?
It is great to have an extra couple of discs for pictures when we are out. To many times the camera was full. Then I needed to delete some photos before I could take the pictures I wanted to update.
I bought this DVD player because it has an HDMI connection. On a 55-inch flat panel HDTV, the picture exceeded my expectations. I watched the movie "Hero" on it and the picture was crisp and the colors were both true and breathtaking. The player, however, cut off midway through the film. Fortunately, it relented in its malfunction just long enough to allow me to finish watching the movie. Afterwards, no matter what disc I put in the player, it erroneously recognized it a "multitrack," churlishly refused to play and obstinately locked up. I did as I recommend all people do who have had the misfortune to adopt children who are churlish, obstinate or should be locked up - I sent it back.I have replaced this player with the Denon 2910. Even though this player costs more than twice as much as the Sony, the picture on the Sony was just as good, while it was there . . .
We got 2 of these to use with our Panasonic Dect 6.0 Metallic Gray Cordless/Corded Phone with Answering Machine (KX-TG1062M) from Amazon a year ago. Absolutely love them! Was worried about quality because of the low price - but the quality couldn't be better. In fact, I can hear better using the headset, than using the actual phone! They've held up great for a year. I can work around the house - even out in the yard, and on the computer, while talking on the phone. If you have a cordless phone system, you've got to get a couple of these headsets! They make life much easier!
So I installed the Boss 612 UA head unit in my 97 Jeep tonight. This was my first ever stereo installation, so I really have nothing to compare it to, here are my thoughts:Given that this is a "universal" kit, I expected that some things would not line up directly with my vehicle. I was not expecting to have to use a utility knife to cut out little plastic pieces that I didn't need. Am I being picky? Maybe, but it was a pain to get those little tabs cut off with the knife, you really should use a mini saw or something. I almost cut myself a few times.Other than that, it fit in my vehicle very well. The tabs it tells you to leave line up perfectly with the stock mounting area, and it just screws right in.It fit the head unit nicely as well, however there is some wiggle room in the head unit. I don't know if that is the fault of this installation kit, or if it is the fault of thehead unit metal cage thingy (yes, that's a technical term).All in all, I am very pleased with the installation, but can I say I love this product? No, so I gave it four stars.
I bought this product and it worked great for the first hour or so of use. After that it started skipping on a song and then it cut out the singers' voices all together. DON'T BUY THIS, ITS A PIECE OF JUNK!
Ok, I regret purchasing this camera and really wish I would have gotten one with more megapix capability. As it stands it is very easy to use. The size is perfect for me when I travel. I like that it takes AA batteries instead of being rechargeable. Also the SD chip is great, I wish everyone would use that standard memory device. The pictures turn out ok if you us the highest resolution settings. My 4x6 turn out great. I have only had one set larger than that and they looked ok but just a touch grainy.
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.
The product shipped quickly. I am considering purchasing more for my other controllers. Handy accessory to have if you prefer sitting a distance from your television set.
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!!!!!!!!
Just received this product and plugged it in. Used the setting at 87.9 on the unit and my truck stereo, the sound was a little hissing at first; but when i increased the volume on my iPhone, the sound was flat amazing. The full bass and treble came through the speakers that rivaled the stereo on its' own. Definitely would recommend this product for anyone that can set their vehicle stereo to the lower frequencies. Drove all the way through town without a hitch.
What can I say? While ink is ink, name brand ink is certainly much more expensive. Saving money only has so much value, so I don't wish to test the waters of savings on such an expensive printer (DesignJet 500 42"), so use ONLY HP inks. At a 37% savings and free 2nd day shipping (with Prime), it's a great deal.
For the record, this review is been submitted on August 20 2009, so I hope the review date is not changed!I bought this little flash and since the first day I fell in love with it.Pros: Very practical, much faster recharge time than the built-in camera flasha and covers more surface area. Uses only two AA batteries that last a long time.It has bounce flash, although it does not seem like it, the front light bulb swivels up to 90 degrees on a smooth even rotation.The flash is very well built, it does not seem cheap plastic at all, very solid.Works very well on Nikon D40, 50, 60,70, 80 and many others, but not older systems.Cons: It will not work on a Nikon D1H, D2H.Watch out for grey market, the flash I have is not authentic USA brand.How do I know the flash is not authentic USA Nikon?Well, when I bought it right away I filled out the warranty card, everything seems legit,but notice there was no numbers anywhere on the box or on the warranty card. It was filled out and sent to Nikon, after that I did not hear from them and they care less for such a discrepancy, nowadays quality control is not the same.So, anyway back to the subject, I decide to call because there was one lens I had a question with, Nikon 85mm 1.8, that I bought recently and on the meantime decided to personally check with the Nikon representative about all my Nikon products, turned out the flash is grey market. Unfortunately when I did this more than a month passed by and Amazon could not help me. Contact the company who sold me the flash thru Amazon and they hang the phone on me.Just word of advice, grab the phone and call Nikon USA and check the serial number on your flash. I found out the hard way the flash serial number came back with results of a Nikon D40 kit. Nikon USA clearly stated they will not repair the flash if it breaks, so far is working fine, but I paid the extra money for USA warranty products, if I would have known I might as well bought it on EBAY international brand which are much cheaper.I got burned on this one, this is what really happened, I hope Amazon posts this review and does not look the other way, others must be warned to prevent incidents like this and protect the customer.It would have been five stars, but the warranty issue was a major dissapointment.Thank youIF Amazon has any questions please feel free to contact me as I got proof of all I have said above.
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!!!
The best thing about the KX-TCA60 hands-free headset is the boom microphone. You can place it close to your mouth in noisy environments so your listener can hear you easily over the noise. You can place it farther from your mouth to mute your breathing when you're in a less noisy environment. You can place it over your head or beneath your chin to get it out of your way when you're not using it. No one has told me that they were having trouble hearing me when I've used it.
This camera has a beautiful and comfortable form factor but it takes terrible pictures. First off, the barrel distortion at the top of the screen is so pronounced that you can see it easily of the 2.5" LCD. Then, even with the high ISO settings, indoor pictures without flash leave a lot to be desired. Pictures were blurry without the image stabilization on, and the images lacked a lot of detail if the image stabilization is on. Honestly, my 2.5 year old Kodak DX4530 takes better indoor pictures without flash.Outside pictures are good, but still suffer from the lens distortion.After 3 days, 400 pictures, and a call to Casio, I am returning this camera. The tech support knew little more than megapixels about the camers and did not have any remedies. I plan to try the Sony W50 and hope for better indoor and optical performance.
This lens is way bigger than I thought is was going to be but, it is everything I was hoping it would be. Great zooming capabilities, fantastic picture quality. In one word, WOW. Sony has never let me down, I will continue to buy their products, they're worth every penny you spend for them. The camera I bought this lens for (Alpha 350 ) is teriffic also. Put the two together and I've got a great setup. Through Amazon, I got the lens quickly, packed well, and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg.Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR CamerasSony Alpha DSLRA350K 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
I bought this to use with my Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. It works great, but is a little "clunky" with the huge adapter for the serial cable port. What I found, though, is my phone charger cord for my Motorola phone is the same adapter for the usb data cable for this device. So - I already had a power cord for this GPS. Didn't need this adapter. Either one will power the unit in the car.
Even though this is a bigger Mp3 player and not the new slim ones, I still love it!! It works great and it holds all my music. I like the fact that its a bigger player because I have lost some feeling in my fingers so picking up little things that dont weigh much I end up dropping and not knowing it at first so this player is just right for me! Shipping was fast as well. Plus what i spent on it wasn't bad either!
this the old fashioned cassette type machine. works fine, less expensive than a digital one.
This gadget does, what it was desined for,besides this Hub last around a year...pretty fair for me
My daughter loved this 2 in one watch. First of all she loves anything that has to do with cinderella and second of all this was perfect being that she's very in to my workout walkman I use, now she has her own. It's very convenient because it's a watch and they can attach the earphones and listened to their favorite kind of music.
Everything about this video camera is great, safe of one thing. (I'll get to that later) The picture is good enough for most applications although it isn't HD quality or anything. The audio quality is fine for most. (Although I wouldn't record the Philadelphia Orchestra with it) The ease of use is great! My "older" office mate figured out how record and playback movies in less than a minute!The software onboard isn't the greatest stuff for making movies and such but there is enough other movie making software in the world to make up for it. On my Mac, I found that the drag and drop file system is amazingly easy to use. (And Fast!) And yes, there is built in conversion software. The camera shoots native .AVI files but the free, included, onboard software will convert it to .MOV for quicktime, iMovie, oDVD, etc... On the PC I tried it on, it too was great. (Although I just don't like PC's to begin with... sorry for the aside)My Only complaint is that there isn't an AC power adapter option for it. BUT I did find that my 2 rechargeable AA batteries last several hours during playback and recording.Buy this camera, you will love its ease of use and affordability!Cheers,
I once recommended this dryer and should have changed my review years ago. The retractable cord feature on the one I bought initially very soon failed. I contacted Andis and they sent me another one, but it failed in the same way. I could not get excited about going to the trouble of fooling with it again. I no longer possess this product and could not recommend it.
I bought the JVC GRD93 Dec 21, 2004. After a day of charging the battery, I opened the camera and replaced the tape in it with a new one and headed off to the soccer match. When I got there it would not come on. I returned home, tried another battery, plugged it back into the charger and nothing. No power, tape will not eject. Similar to problem reported elsewhere by others. Pretty pathetic to have a $500 camera not even last two years.
Like most of the other have said these are a pleasant suprise. Very good quality and great sound. They even fill my large family room.I will recommend them to anyone needing small speakers with good sound at a very cheap price.
cheapest on amazon. found the same at officemax locallay for $30. what a joke.Amazon is simply the best in price &amp; service. returining has been been easier in my life.
The computer was in good condition, a little rough around the edges but not bad at all. Did not come with a Boot Disk though or any other sofware CD's that it may have originally come with. If the computer crashes in the future i will not have any way to boot the original program. But The computer was what it said it was, no more and no less.
We've had no problems with this cable. Works great connecting our Brother Printer to our computer. You can't be the price.
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?
I have had this player for a year and a half now. I have to say, it's more long lasting (and tougher) than I thought it would be.Size: This thing is pretty big. I have not had a problem carrying it around- I mostly use it around the house (I recently boxed up all my CD's and only use MP3s), in the car, and at work when I'm not moving around much. I have recently orgered a small 1 gig flash memory player to use when I am more active, and I think this is a nice compromise.Interface: The buttons are on the sides, and I love this. When it's in a pocket or bag, I can reach in and control the volume or skip a track without looking at the player. This is also nice in the car- I put it in the storage slot with the skip buttons facing out, so it's easy to control without taking my eyes off the road. There is no lock switch (you can access a lock feature through the player) but the buttons aren't that sensitive so I have not had a problem. The jog dial on the side is pretty small, but since I have small hands, this has not been a problem. The downside to this method of control is that it can take forever to cycle through a large numbers of albums.You can download an update to the firmware that lets you use Windows Media instead of the software that comes with the player. I did this because I found the software that came with the player was having trouble with my 20 gigs of MP3's.Durability: I have dropped my player, sat on it, and generally beat it up, and it's fine. I thought it would be flimsier- the entire front comes off to replace the battery, but it has not been a problem.Battery power: When I first got the player, the battery lasted as long as the rating. Now that I've had it for a while, it's down to 6-10 hours.Sound: I don't really have much to compare the sound to, but it sounds good to me. The sound presets are great, and it's plenty loud enough to play through my home stereo. I can't comment on the earbuds that came with the player, as they were too big for my ears- this is a problem with almost all earbuds for me, though. I ended up buying Sony's Fontopia in the ear earbuds,and those work quite well.In the end, this has been a good player. There are better players out there now, but if you can get a good deal on this one, I would reccomend it.
After seeing some of the mixed reviews online, I was a bit nervous about buying this SmartMedia reader. But, all my fears were for nothing. Opened the box, read the instructions. Installed the software, rebooted and plugged it in. Voila! It appeared as a new &quot;drive&quot;. No problems whatsoever. It's cute, too!
PREDELIVERYI leaned about LEDs as a light source for a rear projection TV by accident. I sure am glad that I did. I purchased my Samsung HLT6187S 61 throught Amazon.com. The process of purchasing was easy. In a reasonable period of time I received an email with the delivery date. The tracking info indicated my set made in from Reno NV to Sacramento, CA and never was updated with more recent information. Two days before the expected delivery date I received a call from the shipper asking if I would be home the next day.DELIVERYThe driver from Eagle Trucking showed up on time. He had no help. If I had not been able to help, he wouldn't have been able to get into the proper room. I had to help him get the TV out of the box and onto the stand that was in position and ready to go. The driver wanted me to immediately sign the paper work and leave. I let him know that I was not going to sign anything until I read what I was to sign. Any way I was victorious and had the TV up and running with a signal before signing his paper work.DIALING IN THE PICTURE AND SOUNDAs with most TVs the factory settings were way too much! Over the next three days I worked on getting the colors set for each of the three inputs.The HD Dish Network receiver was HDMI to HDMI. I originally had my home theater signal feeding off the Dish system. This resulted in a lip sync problem. I moved the home theater input to the Samsung out and that cured the sync issue.My HDPC was also HDMI TO HDMI. Fantastic! The first time ever I have been able to see my digital photos on the TV and been amazed by the image quality. In fact I can read the fine print from web sites on the TV without any problem.The older high end progressive output DVD player is connected via component to component. I have tried viewing 480P and don't see much difference between the images up converted to 1080P. The image quality is good in both cases. I am sure Blue Ray or HD DVD would be fantastic.Sound quality from the Samsung is OK but my previous TV had much better sound quality. However, I never used it nor will I use this TV's sound system. I am spoiled by my separate Stereo and Surround Systems. Just remember it you are using a digital signal source feed your external sound system via the Samsung to avoid the lip sync issue. If you are using an older analog image and sound source, feed your TV and external sound system from that source.IN SUMMARYThe Samsung HLT6187S 61inch TV has a fantastic picture once adjusted properly. Once in a while I do see some high speed digital artifacts in didn't see on my 65" CRT Mitsubishi. This is likely because of the difference between 480P and 1080P. In other words I may not have seen this before because of the less detail in my old TV.I can't wait to see my next electric bill. This is a win/win. A fantastic picture quality at a lower cost. Less electricity, higher image quality, and expected less maintenance. I am very, very satisfied with this TV and highly recommend it if you use an external sound system.Enjoy, I hope you have plenty of sic leave/vacation time becaue you will want to stay home and be spoiled by the fantastic picture quality.
As I have a problem with my wrist, arm and shoulder, I was hoping this would solve my mouse problem. However, because of the awkward placement of the various controls, this did not work for me - it caused more problems than it solved. The height and the shape are comfortable, but I would like to see buttons placed to be used by the index finger rather than my thumb. I found myself trying to turn it to a more comfortable position, but that resulted in wrist and arm strain.
The tablet is great, even at the size that some people said is too small. I think that it is great. You can hover over the tablet, and see onscreen where the cursor is, and where you are abou to paint. The mouse has felt on the bottom and is somewhat hard to use, there is alot of friction. I think that I will get used to it though.
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.
This could be a great product, but it is a piece of junk. I bought one and returned it because the earphone jack caused the sound to come on and off. I bought another one from a different vendor, thinking it was unlikely I would get the defect a second time. WRONG. Same exact problem -- the ear phone jack is bad. Now all of a sudden the thing is turning itself off and then on again. And forget about getting ANY help from TrekStor at all. I plan to use this one until it dies, which will likely be next week, because it is too much of an aggravation to return it, but I won't be buying any more TrekStor products.
i had callvantage for about 10 months and it was always spotty. set up was a cinch, and the website they provide is excellent. however, from the moment i plugged the telephone adapter in, i had problems. i can't recall the model number of the TA, off-hand. but it was one of their earlier linksys models. the installation instructions stressed that the TA needed to sit between my cable modem and wireless router.my first issue became apparent immediately after installation. my phone worked just fine and i made a number of calls. my wireless router, unfortunately, was totally neutralized. i could connect to it directly. dhcp still worked. i could log in and play with my administrator settings (to no avail). i just couldn't access the internet. as best i could tell, the Telephone Adapter was totally and completely blocking traffic that was coming from the wireless router.this problem was eventually resolved by their tech support. i believe what they did was open up the TA to all traffic coming from my router's IP. i didn't question the safety of this solution... i was just happy to have my internet working. it was at this time that i was made aware of an interesting feature of this (and perhaps other) telephone adapters. the TA tests and maintains a minimum amount of bandwidth with the outside world. if the TA detects too much non-VOIP traffic passing through it from the internet to devices inside its network (or vice versa), it resets itself and/or blocks the traffic.that bears repeating. if the TA determines its not getting enough bandwidth, it claims it all for itself... this has nothing to do with whether or not you're using the phone at the time -- an incoming call could come at any moment. but when the TA does this, and i never figured out how to adjust that cutoff threshold, you've got no internet.at times, it took 10 or 15 minutes before i could connect to the outside world again. for someone who works in IT from his home, this is unacceptable. worse, for those 10 or 15 minutes, all the cost advantages of using this service evaporate. i'm paying $40/month for broadband internet access that i can't use. in my mind, callvantage just got $40/month more expensive... because that's all i can use my cable modem for.other issues abounded, but they all seemed to trace back to the fact that my TA was bunk and seriously hogging my connection. i had a desktop computer connected directly to the TA and it exhibited every symptom of this problem you could imagine. slow downloads. pages not loading. strange browser errors about not being able to access a domain (blocking traffic to/from my DNS servers?) and web pages that would only load if i typed "http://" before the "google.com".i called callvantage customer service at least a dozen times, but not with great regularity. regardless of what the other reviewers have said about customer service, with the myriad problems i had with callvantage, not once did their customer service line keep me on hold for less than 10 minutes. these customer service representatives are trained to guide you through exactly two procedures: 1) resetting all of your hardware by powering down, then powering it all back up in order and 2) testing the speed of your internet connection using speakeasy.net's online tool. most of the problems i had with the service required multiple calls to reach resolution (or reach kludge, depending on your POV). however, these first line customer service reps ALWAYS insist on you doing these two things first... carefully and calmly explaining that you called an hour prior and 1) reset everything and 2) tested your speed is useless.... say it to the wall before you call them... that might ease the frustration.there were a couple times where it appeared that resetting everything solved the problem... but the solution was never permanent. and not once while doing the speedtest did a customer service rep tell me that i did not have a fast enough connection to continue using (and paying for) their services.the final straws for me came when i suggested that perhaps they should send me a new telephone adapter, perhaps a more sophisticated model. the customer service rep explained, without a hint of irony in her voice, that it was company policy not to replace hardware until the customer had called 5 times about the same problem. the catch there is that, even if you call up every tuesday and friday to complain about the same problem, if you wait more than 24 hours between calls, they kick you out of the ticketing system and the next time you call it's a "new problem".i explained that this was my 6th or 7th time calling in the course of a month about web pages not loading on my computer connected to the TA and she told me that i would be bumped up to the "next tier" of technical support. that pretty much did it... who the hell had i been talking to all along? the "next tier" conferenced into my call and there was some jabber about whether or not i reset the cable modem and TA properly (hilarious)... then they told me someone would get in touch with soon. two days later, at around 10pm, i received a call on my cell phone from a technical support person. i explained that i was miles away from my computer, and that it was friday night. he asked me to call him back at a certain 800 number which, now, i wish i could share with the world. unfortunately the piece of paper it was written on was torn to shreds when i called the number that saturday and was told that my "problem ticket" had been "resolved". i would have to go back to "first tier" customer support, reset my adapter and test my speed a half-dozen times, and then maybe someone technical would be willing to hear my case.that was when i gave up.... problems with loading web pages in my browser were clearly not going to be resolved by these people. what's more, the phone itself started cutting out in the middle of calls. i'd pick it up and hear no dial tone. i'd call someone and get an operator explaining the number was not in service. simply deplorable.when i called to cancel, the fellow i spoke to asked if he could entice me to stay by offering me a free month's worth of service. i explained that my service had been near-useless for the last month and pretty damned spotty for the 9 that preceeded that. i'm rolling it back to a regular land-line. there isn't enough "UNLIMITED CALLING!!!" advertising in the world that's going to make me consider using this again.
My TV viewing has been permanently altered by purchasing my first TIVO almost two years ago from Amazon. I cannot imagine life without rewind and pause, and frequently when I'm at friends or family member's houses that don't have a TIVO, I find navigating the channels almost unbearable.TIVO is so well designed in almost every screen, from upcoming programs, ratings, reviews, their interactive guide and even the cool remote. If mine broke, I'd purchase a new one immediately. Get it.
In a former life (18 years ago) I did some professional photography (portraits & architectural) and I used professional equipment daily.I haven't been in the photography business for many years but I still know good photos when I see them and this little gem can even make up for some of my bad habits and poor subject matter as well. I'm not going to get into the technical side of what make this a good camera other than to say on automatic or controling each aspect of your shot it works well. At 8 Mega Pixels the photos blow up very nicely and I am even proud to show them on my 13 foot projection screen. (as long as you're not too close they look very crisp)If you are use to (and like) the menus from older Olympus cameras you will instinctively know how to use this camera with a few exceptions. The menus have been simplified and are easily navigated. My only complaint is that I have large hands and fingers and I can sometimes activate the menus and controls by accident while shooting.In addition to the camera, is the camcorder - very nice! It doesn't shoot anywhere near the resolution I would like, but the easy of use and the fact that it is right there with a dial of a knob has made it so easy to get a few little movies in-between still shots that even my technically challenged wife is taking video now. (and believe me that is a big deal - she loves this little camera) So the functionality and accessibility of shooting video more than make up for the resolution (resolution isn't that bad when you consider you might not have shot the video footage in the first place if you didn't have the camera handy)For the small price you pay for this camera you would have spent well over $1,500 in 1987 dollars. I really like this little camera and if I had smaller hands I'd give it 6 stars.
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 chose this camera specifically because of the advertised in-camera red-eye reduction fix. I have a new baby and like any proud parent, take loads of photos of him. It is a pain to have to fix the red-eye manually in Photoshop, but at the same time I don't want to lug around (or learn how to use) an SLR type camera. I thought the Coolpix S9 would be the solution to my problems. While the photos are very crisp and clear, the red-eye is worse than in my old Casio digital camera and the flash really washes out indoor photos taken at night. In fact the flash is so bright it makes my son turn away from the camera, so the pictures that didn't have red-eye were all of the back of his head! I returned this camera and am renewing my search for something that will meet my needs.
I loved these speakers. They were loud and the bass really boomed. It was because of these speakers that we quit using a separate stereo system all together. Hooked to our computer we had a much larger selection of music to chose from. I would be using these to this day if the volume control didn't quit working. Unfortunately without that piece the whole system is useless. They did last almost seven years though so it was money well spent.
i bought the speakers for my computer they are amazing i recommend buying a monster cable opitical cable it would help your speakers sound a whole lot better. don't believe the bad reviews because these speakers are worth every penny.
Buying a 500mm is always a commitment, weather you are a professional or not. You really got to need the extra 100mm for deciding to go for the 500mm instead of a considerably cheaper 100-400. However, once you get it, you realized why prime telephotos are so unique.1) Image quality: You will be amazed by the difference between a 500mm and a 100-400 or even a 400f/4 + extender.2) Depth of field: f/4 at 500mm produces a very shallow depth of field, it enables you to reveal your subject on a complete blurry background.3) IS: I've been able to use it handheld in quite a few situations where something happened and I wasn't quite ready (tripod) and it worked flawlessly.4) Weight: The reason why I went for the 500mm instead of the 600mm is clearly weight. The 500mm is (at least for me) clearly manageable for a hike on my shoulder (or backpack) but the 600mm is not. Even if the difference between those two lenses is not that huge, it DOES makes a difference.5) Weather sealing: rain ? who cares ? just focus on the subject, the lens is taking care of the rest.6) Good with TC: I'm using it 80% of the time with a X1.4 II and it works very well. We do loose a bit of sharpness (despite some people are saying), it is noticeable but the result is still really clean.I use this lens with a GITZO 3540 tripod, a Markins M20 ballhead and a Wimberley Sidekick, only for wildlife phography.A picture worth a million words ? check my website for samples: [...]
This so called booster blocks the signal, not boosting. I had it hooked up for a month and my signal was terrible, faded in and out etc. Decided to move antenna one day and that didn't help much either so just for the heck of it I removed the booster and signal strength went from 15/17 to 56/72, depending on what channel I was on. I tried this booster where the cable went into the house and within 6 feet of antenna, made no difference. Total waste of money, I had waited to long to return it so it is setting on shelve, I'll sell it for 1/2 price, ha, don't think I will get any takers. Buy a good antenna and be done with it.
this product is really good. arrived much before the anticipated date... thsi GPS has a huge POI database. I am new to thsi town and it has helped me find my way...
i am a first time owner of an iPod and I got in when the week they announced the newest model. I had long been looking for a digital music player that was extremely compact with no moving parts.Since most of my music is on vinyl and I continue to buy new and used records, I needed a device that had a line in so I could go quickly from my mixer to the portable. Like a dummy, I bought a Sony MD player. It sucked so bad. The audio was poor and had no more play time than a CD. I sat out of the game for 2 years and jumped into the 30gig iPod w/video. I decided to get in because of the cheap recording/editing software Final Vinyl that allows for recording from analogue sources into the computer as an AIFF file. Brand new vinyl or well kept older records sound pristine in the iPod. I'm using a Technics 1200 turntable w/an M44 needle so that adds value as well.As a music player it meets all of my needs. The design and interface are modest and unpretentious for a machine with its features.For a man of 35yrs old though, I don't have time to mess with the video as much as I would like to.I'll never have time to compress or watch a full length movie.But what I have been testing with much success is compressing music videos I tivo'd and tranferred them to the iPod just for the novelty.I compressed 93 'til Infinity by Souls of Mischief.If you know this vid, it has great composition, movement, color and perfomances. I looked extremely good on the screen. Minimal artifacts and the colors and motion held up flawlessly.I would say to those considering to buy, if you're a tech head, video and audiophile-GET IT.ps-When capturing video from a DV tape via firewire into quicktime pro, after you are done capturing the video(use native video capture to get 30fps) watch clip in full because if the computer drops a frame-which happened to me after I captured a long clips that took all day to compress-it will throw the clip out of sync and it will be off never to return to sync.enjoy its a well made machine
Purchased computer back in Feb 2007 From the first day computer malfunctionedcalled H.P. customer support service. For the last 2.5 months this notebook has been in HP service center waiting for parts. Standard response from service center parts are not available and there is no ETA on when they will become available. You can draw your own conclusions of what I think of HP worldwide warranty. I realize that this is not a review of the product but does have a bearing on the after market support of this item.
I love how most people find reviews helpful just because they are positive, even though they might be erroneous or misleading. The Sony DSC-W100 has MARKEDLY worse picture quality than my one-year old Sony DSC-W5 which has just 5 MP. Cost cutting is rampant now. You have been warned. Get a Canon instead.
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.
For the prices, these headphones are great. They sound wonderful, and are the perfect size. Both an adult and child can wear them comfortably. The headphones are also very easy to use.
I go through about 1 of these a month. The problem is, I play a game that I need to press the right mouse button down a lot of the time. If you look how this mouse is constructed, the only thing springing up the mice buttons from engaging is the memory of cheap plastic. After a month, there is no spring in the right button and my right button commands "stick". At $30 minimum, this is a horrible value for me. Yet it's the best trackball I can find. A tad more build quality and it would be great, now it's just frustrating.
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.
There have been many bad things said about the original Zune, and I'll easily say that they were some massive problems. However, I am writing this review after the new firmware and software has been released, so many of the other reviews and criticisms(Such as the most helpful reviews) are somewhat out of date.First off, with the Zune 30, do not install the software given to you in the box. Simply forget that disk even exists, because that cheesy Windows Media Player remix that comes with it is a thing of the past.Instead, go to Zune.net to download the new software, which is just excellent. It has been built from scratch, easy to use, intuitive, just stunningly perfect overall. I personally believe it way better than the iTunes software. The only better thing iTunes has is more available items from the iTunes store. I rate the NEW Zune software with a 10/10.Second, the firmware you get on the Zune 30 is also a thing of the past. The new version (Which comes already loaded on the newer Zunes, but has to be downloaded for the 30) is much better. Faster, better organization. It has the new Zune "Social" option, for sending and receiving songs, pictures, etc. It still wastes battery, so my suggestion would only to be when you know somebody else with a Zune is near you, or if you're in a crowded coffee shop, and simply want to check if anybody has one out of sheer curiosity.Also, a new feature, that many people were angry the Zune didn't have, is Podcast support. You can now subscribe from podcasts from the Zune Marketplace free, just as you'd expect, and put those on your Zune.There's another feature that many were desperate for. Now their wishes have come true, with the new Wireless Syncing. You can now connect your Zune to your home network, so it can sync wirelessly with your computer. This way, you can have it sync overnight (or whenever), and have all your latest music and podcasts updated on your Zune.And the overall design of the NEW firmware is near perfect. In the main Zune Menu, the text is much larger and easier to see, so the only limit as to how far away you can operate it is limited to how far you can reach. It takes less time to load, transition graphics are better (A small, stylish flash), and looks better. When navigating a long list of songs, a big letter still appears on the side of the screen to see what section you're in. Another large plus is the album art while playing songs doesn't look pixelated anymore.Now onto the hardware itself. The Zune is bigger than the iPod. Even the new ones are. There's no escaping that. Many people say the 30 isn't pocketable. It is. Fits just fine into your pocket, unless you happen to have extremely small pockets.Now the looks.The Zune has what Microsoft calls the "Doubleshot" effect. It's got a nice rubbery feel to it, and from the doubleshot effect, it gives off a different color glow around the edges. I own the Brown Zune (Which is way better looking in person than it is on the internet, take my word for it), which gives off a green glow around the edges. Very nice look. Also, a little bonus is that the casing, because it isn't iPod style chrome (Which scratches and picks up fingerprints the moment you touch it), being rubber it repels fingerprints and scratches. If it gets any fingerprints, they simply wipe off.The little navigational pad. No, it isn't an apple click wheel, but I prefer it to one. It's simply a 4 way directional pad in the shape of a circle with a button in the center (used in the same way as the center button of an iPod). You use it to navigate menus, change pictures you're viewing, etc. While listening to music, you press up or down to raise or lower the volume, or press left or right to fast forward/backtrack in the song. Besides the directional pad, there is also a Play/Pause button, and a Back button. (And a hold switch on top if you want to count that.The screen is what really makes the Zune. 3 inches diagonally, It's big. It's beautiful. The background can be changed to whatever picture you want. Great resolution, great for watching videos. Which happens to be what I'm about to talk about. Videos and pictures are handled differently. You turn the Zune sideways (horizontally) to watch videos in widescreen, or view pictures in widescreen. When in horizontal mode, the button commands on the d-pad change respectively, so that up and down in horizontal view is still volume, and left/right is still tracking.And finally, the extra things that come with the Zune. The earbuds are fine. I'm not rough on earbuds, so they're lasting fine for me, and sound just as good as the apple earbuds. The magnetic backs are also a nice little feature. The 2 earbuds stick together, so they don't get as tangled in your pocket. And the sync/charge cable... well, it's fine. Nothing wrong with it, it's just a cable.So, overall, the new software/firmware for the 30 make it infinitely better than with the old stuff. Here are my ratings on the Zune and software, based on the NEW SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE.Zune Software- 10/10 (perfect in all ways.)Zune (new firmware)- 9/10 (Only thing keeping it from a 10 is that it still can't be used as an external hard drive.)Well then. This Zune, though older, can be as good as the new ones, and as of now, is worth every bit of what it costs. Microsoft really did a great job making it into an entirely new system.
I needed a way to connect my i-phone to my 2000 GMC and this worked perfect. With the addition of a 1/8" female connector and a little soldering it all looks factory.
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.
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.
This bag is great for my Canon DSLR camera. The price is great, too. I tried buying this bag at another discount store, and the cost was nearly twice as much!!
All of the TVs on the 2nd floor of my house were experiencing static on various cable channels. Additionally the digital cable in my basement was experiencing breakups in the signal.It didn't take me long at all to hook up the signal booster in line which I found out disables all cable if the power is out. I had to drill through the wall to run an additional coax cable from inside to the installation box outside of the house. As soon as it was powered the cable came back on. I went to check the TVs on the 2nd floor and the product did exactly what I had hoped. All of the channels were coming through perfectly clearly at this point. Needless to say I was very happy with my purchase.
Nice for the price. Goes on easy. Good sound quality on both ends.
I had an iPod for about a year, and had a lot of problems with it, having to get it replaced twice before my warranty expired. After the third time, I sold it to a friend and invested in the iAudio instead. This is a great product, as it can record sound, play movies, radio, and play tons of file formats.I highly reccomend this product, especially over the iPod...they are crap compared to this. The only minor downside is that you will have to download a program that converts m4p files (songs from iTunes if you purchase music from them) as the iAudio can't read m4a or m4p. It's easy enough to get a converter, just might cost you a little more money.Outstanding use of my money though....thumbs up!
Extremely pleased with the performanceof these speakers. They work great outdoors and indoors and were reasonably priced. We are considering purchasing a second pair.
I've had several of this on all my PCs now for over a year. They work as advertised. The software is a bit cheesy but works ok. The main thing is they are inexpensive and work fine.
This is the first mp3 player I have ever bought. I really like it, sounds great, easy to use and fits right in my pocket while I am walking. I really like it and will probably use this particular one for a long time. It works great!
I purchased the Zune for my husband (a non techie) because of it's FM radio feature in addition to the Music player. The radio reception was extremely poor, the Zune does NOT support Audio Books (a big disappointment!) and the software that came with it was buggy and NOT user friendly. I sent the Zune back and purchased an IPOD Video Classic. My non-techie husband installed I-Tunes by himself and was downloading podcasts within minutes (no need for the radio!).
I am a mathematics/computer science student planning on studying abroad this year. After shopping around for notebooks, I settled on the HP ZE1230 as the best priced machine satisfying my needs. So far, I am not disappointed!For the serious computer user, the machine is powerful and fast (I upgraded the RAM to 512 MB, but for most uses 256 MB should be sufficient). For the movie watcher, the DVD/CD-RW and 15" monitor should be sufficient to satisfy your needs. For the traveler, the machine is light and portable (approx 7 lbs). The battery life is decent but not great...I got about 3 hours of continuous usage before having to plug it in.All in all, this is a great machine for the home, office, or student. Serious gamers might want to consider a machine with a better graphics card.
I just wanted to let everyone know that this product is not compatible with a computer that is running Hummingbird NFS Maestro Client to map NFS drives. If you don't know what I'm talking about, don't worry. I was able to isolate the issue using some debugging tools - and if I turned off Hummingbird Mapping, the bluetooth adapter worked fine.When I say "incompatible" - I mean it. The computer will keep randomly crashing with the "explorer.exe has to terminate now" error, and other winlogin.exe errors.I'm using Windows XP Pro SP2 with all the latest fixes. I contacted support from Trendware - and they basically told me it's not their problem. Just letting everyone know - I hope this saves at least 1 person the headaches I've had trying to get this adapter installed and working.
got these to replace the x-530 speakers I currently had. Not much to say that already hasn't been said. Great for games better then average for movies but not so much for music. mainly for the focus on the bass that this system give. not saying it gives too much bass like some, in fact 100watts for a sub isn't really that much if it's to be used for music, but the highs and mids aren't too great by default. this is easy to fix. no need to even buy an expensive card like some have said any decent, even onboard, 5.1 card will be fine. just use the equalizer built into your favorite media player and it's easy to fix if need be for the style of music you're currently listening to. If you're media player doesn't have an equalizer it's much cheaper to start using one that does instead of buying a new card. lastly don't listen to people who are saying that this gets loud. If you think this gets too loud on the highest setting you must not like loud music. while i'm not saying it doesn't get loud enough for me, I am saying I was disappointed with the max volume based on what I was expecting based on some of these other reviews. Now with all that said I will say that I am very pleased with this system and would definitly recommenced it to anybody not wanted to spend a lot of money for computer speakers.
Ordered this same speaker set previously and the control center was defective. Ordered a fresh set and everything works great this time!I have my computer, PS3, and Cable (all digital connections) going into the unit. It rocks all three! A must have if you want digital for all your devices! :)
Great tool for re-purposing an old hard drive or gaining access to info stored on an old drive. Not quite as small and sleek as many external hard drive units you can buy, but if you already have a drive, this is a very cheap way to make your own.
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!
This bag is just the right size for myCanon Powershot S2 IS 5MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoomand the accessories I need. Roomy but not bulky, with separators to make three main compartments and enough zippered pockets to keep small items like memory cards secure. Love it!
a570is,good camera,bad price.590is has replaced it 1 year ago,plus price is way lower.hard to trust a seller that sells old stuff for more than the new version would cost
Nice product. it will hold 6 usb devices. Well made like all case logic products. I can put my very large patriot xporter in. Only one small issue, rubber exterior cases are difficult to slide in and out of. So xporter and my corsair will take more effort. Good buy for me.
IOGEAR USB external video card works far better than expected! My company provided Lenovo X61s laptop only supported 1 external monitor when docked. After installing this external Video card, I now have dual monitors on my desk. It's totally seamless with no speed degradation or loss of video quality. However, under Vista, the Aero Glass and Windows Flip 3D is not supported, or at least not yet. That's a small price to pay for having an additional monitor. You do need Admin rights to install the drivers. I do recommend always pulling the lasted drivers from the website before installing.Bottom line...works great, easy to install, and is a true value.
I have this MP3 player for just over a week now and I absolutely love this thing. Great sound lightweight and durable. The software that comes with it is decent but not really needed. If you are looking for a MP3 player without a lot of bells and whistles go with this. You won't be dissapointed.
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.
This is the best player that I have owned. I especially enjoy thecrystal clear vedio. I am extremely pleased with this player. I ownthe zen vision m 60gb. This was some of this best money that I haveever invested.
Great price, great original product and got in the time wanted.I recommend it.
Buyer Beware.Recall on internal battery issue. Issue NOT resolved after recall. Unit "thinks" battery is dead, and completely loses all configured data as well as installed programs (or configured program startup icons if installed to storage card). No problem, use the backup software right? Wrong! The backup software is so buggy that it will only back up so much stuff before it bombs stating that the "storage card has been removed." So, if you don't install a lot of software on it, the backup software MIGHT work. In other words, if you the need for a backup is low (device not configured much beyond defaults) the backup software will work. Toshiba sales said they would NOT marked a direct connect keyboard so I purchased a wireless keyboard. Six months later, they release a direct connect keyboard. Tech support is poor (look for reviews on the internet if you don't believe me). I am pretty disgusted with this device, but I paid so much money for it, I can't replace it. ... If you do very little, you MIGHT be all right. But if you do very little with it, you could buy a cheaper PDA to server your purposes. And spend the extra money on peripherals, or a lot of lunches....In summary, if you want a cool looking device, with buggy software, spotty peripherals, and lousy tech support that has been abandoned by its manufacturer, this is the PDA for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
This is the best battery charger I have ever used. I tested it on an old atv battery which had been discarded 2 years ago which would not take a charge. Charged overnight and like magic I have a battery which works like new. Don't know how they do it but these chargers work so well I have ordered the larger model for use on tractor batteries as well.!!!!
Bought the flash based upon the 100's of reviews saying I needed it:) I am a newbie to DSLR and own a Nikon D3100 which I'm loving. Indoor pictures with the built in flash were nice but certainly left a lot to be desired. I just got the flash a couple of days ago and when I opened the box I though "that's it!" I guess I had imagined something with a little more substance and weight. No big deal though. It is almost unnoticeable on the camera and does it's job well. I took several pics with it compared to the built in flash. Big difference! Aiming it at the ceiling made my pics look like they were taken in a window filled room in the middle of the day rather than in a dark room with a flash... I'm excited about the impact this flash will have on my pictures!!!
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!
The Targus 17 inch laptop case is perfect for my 17 inch Dell Laptop. It's lightweight, but still offers protection. It's soft to the touch and not stiff like some other bags. I really love it!
Purchased 2 for home laptops. They allow air to be circulated beneath them and avoid overheating. They can be folded and carried in our cases when we are traveling. We like them because of ease in transporting as well as purpose. Purchased through Amazon.com.
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
First of all I didn't buy the camera on Amazon because they wouldn't ship it overseas while I was on military deployment. It cost about the same on B&H; from which I had no problems as a previous reviewer commented on. Another reviewer was dissapointed becuase of the Fully Auto settings?! Come on...if you pay this much for a camera why would you want to only use it for the auto settings? That person must have really had money to burn and thought that the more expensive the camera, the better pictures they'll get. I had to laugh. This camera gives really great pictures at the auto settings, but I bought it to get into the seriousness of photography, and because I owned a Canon Rebel II about ten years ago that was stolen. Since the beginning of digital photography I couldn't wait until D-SLRs with interchangeable lenses were available and I knew that they wouldn't be cheap either considering! I've taken some really good pictures with my point/shoot Sony cybershot camera, but I finally extended the possibilities of shots I was able to achieve with it, like throwing a background out of focus without getting extremly close to my subject, or lack of aperture settings or telephoto zooms. I loved my Canon Rebel II at the time, but was really a beginner when I had it and didn't understand photography as much until after it was stolen, this was the main factor for me choosing Canon instead of Nikon. The settings felt the same and remember I haven't used that camera in years and it just felt natural. Needless to say I'm getting better at photography and this camera gives me great pictures without me wasting a roll of film to see how my photos came out. Gotta love digital technology right?! If you have the dough get the camera with the 17-85mm package. Unless you're looking for super telephoto or superwide this lense will sastify you for a while on all types of photos.One other thing I hear about is the 1.6x crop factor? Maybe it's just me but the 50mm looks like 50mms to me. I don't have a 35mm film camera to compare it with, but oh well. I gave it four stars only because of my history with Amazon and I couldn't buy it from them.
I bought this for Christmas as a present for my wife, we live in a very rural area and thought this would be great to keep tabs on the emergencies in the area. We also own a restaurant with delivery and thought it might help us avoid traffic jams for our delivery drivers. It has done both.Some of the reviews have concerns with the ease of programing, pretty simple and straight forward...if you can work basic electronics you should have no problem using this scanner...very imformative and eye opening if you have never used one! All sorts of things going on around you that you are probably not aware of! We live in a hollow in a very rural area and have no problem with reception. We had the weather radio on last night during a severe thunder storm and heard a tornado was spotted less than 6 miles from us! Very useful indeed!I would suggest asking a local law enforcement officer if they use a 10-code system and look on the internet for the breakdown of those codes. Also check out this website for all of your local emergency frequencies![...]
I'm a retired radio engineer, and the design looked pretty good to me from the pictures. I ordered two, for two different TVs, expecting them to work better than ordinary rabbit ears on the HDTV bands. It turned out that they work worse. I expected greater directionality (true), but even when pointed straight at the transmitting tower, the signal strength as measured by my HDTV converter boxes is below that for the rabbit ears!
I love this headphone as the sound is crystal clear. It is confortable on the head and ear. I have worked long hours and did not have neck cramp by using this headphone headset.
It provides good sound quality, and i have to experience any audio issues with its use. I use it in conjuction with my Volvo S80, and a Pandigital Tablet i use for music, 2 months later...still no problems! (4 stars)
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.
Having a need for portable DTV 8VSB reception I looked around for reasonably priced UHF only set top antennas. I read a few reviews and Blogs claiming the Philips Silver Sensor antenna was highly recommended. I bought two from Amazon dot com, best choice I could have made.I coupled the Philips Silver Sensor to my Zenith DTT900 ATSC converter box and was amazed at the reception. It does a better job than most set tops at rejecting off axis signals, in other words it is MORE DIRECTIONAL than the run of the mill UHF LOOP type set top antennas.The antenna is not built heavy duty but is reasonable for most applications. It is a log-periodic directional wide band Yagi.Being light and easy to assemble and disassemble it is great for trips such as vacations. It comes boxed as three pieces, the antenna, the base and mounting strut. There is a 75 ohm coaxial cable fitted with F connectors included for connection to your set.A real plus to this antenna is the fact that the antenna itself has an F connector on the back end of the antenna and not a permanently connected cable. You can use the cable that came with it or choose a low loss longer cable for portable DXing.I recommend this antenna to anyone needing UHF only local DTV reception, it does a great job.
I bought two of these, both coming at the same time but they were 2 different looking cables(both the correct cables) I received one of the white flimsy type where the screw doesn't reach all the way and I received what seemed like a higher quality black one that I had no problem with the screws. It's not like I take my computer and monitors anywhere and so the appearance of the cables didn't matter to me!Both work wonderfully though, I've had and been using them for 3 months now! Can't beat the price! Works great for 2 24" 1080p monitors!
Ordered for my sons walkie talkies and these were an off brand battery where I was able to get 2 for ten dollars. Instead of about 13 dollars each. Great price, and work great.
This HP laptop case was a birthday present from my wife, I purchased a new HP Pavilion dv7 laptop and it is much larger than my old one. So she ordered this one. I am very pleased with the case, well made and a custom fit for the laptop. I would recommend this case to anyone.
These speakers were reccomended by a co-worker. He was not wrong. Great sound at a reasonable price. Make sure there is room. They will not work on shelves.
I've bought Microsoft ergonomic keyboards for years. My previous one lasted two years before keys mysteriously died -- not great longevity, but acceptable. But my newest one has become useless in just over 5 months. Today multiple keys on the right side just died on me, seemingly out of nowhere. Reading these other reviews, I guess they have a quality control problem with this board now; buyer beware.
I had another Cyber Acoustics unit, a higher end one, for my home computer. I wanted an inexpensive one for my office, so I bought this one (free Prime shipping sealed the deal) with high expectations. I was shocked, and a little nervous when I saw the small packaging, and the tiny speakers and sub that resided inside that little box! Partially expecting to have to return, I plugged in the unit and gave it a crank. Wow, was I impressed and pleasantly surprised. For my needs, it is perfect. At the lower volume level I must keep my system set at, the sound and bass are amazing. Highs are crisp, and the bass is more than acceptable, and better than I have heard from bigger boxes. The only thing I haven't done is crank it, but I have no need to do so, as explained above. At a normal volume level, this system rocks.The CA folks really know how to build a product and generate repeat customers. 2 for 2 with exceptional products!
The player includes a spring box inside that is causing friction against my CDs and as a result they skip a lot or just completely halt. The anti-skip does not live up to the 45 second expectations. Not recomended, I wish I could return it.
This is not an official metra cable, but rather a clone. Real metra cables have a light blue connector or reference MetraOnline.comAlthough it fit in Honda Accord 2007, cable was missing antenna power wire. If you get no AM and terrible FM reception, check the power wire. Although you can splice it yourself, doesn't that defeat the purpose. Official cable had the right wire.
This stand is exactly what I was looking for - clean design, metal, a great height. The whole in the back is perfect for running cables and keeping a tidy work area. I highly recommend this stand!
I purchased an AC adaptor 6 volt 1300ma to use on a new ICF-SW7600GR and it produces noise. Does anyone use an AC adaptor which does not produce noise? Manufacturer etc... I'd appreciate the info.Thanks
I had these in the back of my sisters car which i drove for a year, they were great speakers but not outstanding. Since I knew I wasnt keeping the car this is why I put in these speakers. They do sound great for basicly all music, strong mid and bass tones. I do recomend them but i now that i have my own car I am getting the Type-R 6 1/2 upfront and a Type-R 10inch sub.Over all a great speaker. Very nice sound clean and crisp. I did have the ones with the 1 inch tweeter and im sure it made a small differance but nothing noticeable.Hope this helps.
I got this in the mail today and I am very pleased. I thought it might be too small for my notebook (which has a 15&quot; screen) like so many other cases were, but it fits very nicely with room to spare. I also like all the compartments. Its great for a student like myself with room for ID, cell phone, books, pens, etc. It it also very light and not too bad to look at. Great choice.
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.
I've had this printer for over three years, and just now it's died. While there have been a few minor issues with it over the years (unfortunately I can't tell you what, my tech-savvy boyfriend took care of everything) for the great majority of the time everything has been peachy. The scanner was simple to use, I loved the copy feature built into it, and pages printed reasonably fast - for the cheap price we paid (and after reading all of these other reviews, haha) I count myself lucky.
Considering how inexpensive they are, they sound very nice and are surprisingly comfortable. Not the most amazing quality, but that's to be expected for $30. I'd definitely recommend these to someone looking for a decent pair of headphones, without paying a lot.
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.
I have never hooked up speakers to a main port before. I found it easy to do and they stayed put once in place. The whole unit worked beautifully and has great sound. I set it on my desk at work and it does not take up too much room.
Purchased this carrying case under the impression that it can handle a 15.4" laptop. But my Inspiron 6000 with 15.4" seems a little tight trying to slide into the laptop slot and the zipper is too close to the laptop area that it may scratch the surface. Other than that it is a very nice case with the rebate.
I upgraded from Creative's Z-5300 series after the center channel died. Crisp, clean and powerful sound from these. Whether you're listening to music, playing games or watching movies, this can handle it. The soft blue that the control center gives off makes a nice addition to any computer desk. This product was well worth the $250 price tag.
Right out of the box the wire near the jack was faulty. Not sure how that happens, but a product that cheap is bound to break and quick.
I dont know what everyone is talking about. This TV has been great for me. I've had it for almost 24 months and it still runs great! Today, it is very reasonably priced. When I am ready for a new TV, I plan to stick with Zenith!!
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.
Excellent printer, the design is elegant and ease that gives the user is excellent, allowing a good performance when printing high quality in large quantities.
I've used other TomTom products in the past and have really enjoyed them. So, I was excited when they came out with the new x10 series. The 510 is a great option for those on a budget who want a high powered GPS device with loads of features. It's so easy to use and accurate that it's a great option for many people. I want to get my father one too b/c his sense of direction may be worse than mine...which is pretty hard to believe. Overall though, it's a great product that anyone looking into GPS will definitely enjoy and appreciate.
I have been using these keyboards for several years now. I had the old white/gray natural-pro keyboards for years until they upgraded the line to the 4000's.I am an avid gamer (mostly wow) and i do alot of typing for work as well. I need a keyboard that's COMFORTABLE for hours of use on end. I also need PROGRAMMABLE MACRO keys, easily accessible MEDIA keys. I would prefer backlighting and mechanical as well, but so far that doesnt exist with natural keyboards.All the quick access keys and favorites are fully programmable to open file locations, goto webwistes, added media controls, repeating macros (including mouse clicks) and/or much more. The repeating mouse clicks are very important to me for posting 100's of auctions at a time in World of Warcraft which requires a confirmation click between each posting. I program "left-click" to the "HOME" key with "toggle repeat" checked, click "batch post" with auctioneer, then move mouse pointer to confirmation button, press macro and sit back.As far as the wear on the keys etc. while this keyboard feels and performs awesome, think of it like a shiny new Hyundai... its disposable. I have never gotten more than 18 months of use out of these keyboards and majority die in 10-12 months. The keys do fade sooner, but personall I know where all the keys are so when a couple of them show wear, I dont get lost and throw a fit about it. The space-bar typically is first key to stop working altogether, backspace/= 2nd most common to go out first. When the first key stops working, its time to toss it in the garbage and buy a new one.After my last one died 3 months ago, I decided to "upgrade" to a so-called "gaming keyboard". Started with a Merc-Stealth... looked cool, the dedicated gaming pad looked awesome, but rest of keyboard was awkward and the programmable functions were laughable compared to Microsoft 4000. Returned it and got a Logitech G710+ mechanical gaming board... Enjoyed the mechanical keys, much much much better macro interface altho still now as easy to use as the microsoft, It was definately my 2nd favortite but for the price, it didnt deliver a vast improvement over the microsoft other than the backlit/mechanical that i really wanted... returned it and got a Razer Anansi which razer claims works well with the Razer Epic mouse that I am already using... typing on that now and its... well.. it doesnt meet the awesome claims the manufacture says about it. so now I am returning this as well (macro function is also superb like logitech but not as good as microsoft) and just placed an order to get my 4000 back. Will hope I get a good 12 months out of it before I replace it.. but for the price.. $35 compared to $150 for the logitech or $89 for the Razer Anansi, I still get all the functionality I need INCLUDING comfort.. for a fraction of the price.SteelSeries Merc Stealth Gaming KeyboardLogitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Tactile High-Speed Keys - Black (920-003887)Razer Anansi MMO Gaming KeyboardMicrosoft.. please please make an upgrade for this keyboard.. just add backlighting and cherry brown switches.. and build it to last 3 years instead of 1.. would make me very happy....SummaryPros: Fully programmable quick access buttons - including repeating macros and mouseclicksEasy accessible Media controlsCalculator shortcut key - every needs the calculator at some pointUltra-Comfort including ability to change from flat to incline to decline with included accessories (I use decline with high end in front)Natural Design makes it very easy to separate and find actionbar keys in-gameExcellent value for options provided VS all competitionCons: No backlighting optionNo Mechanical optionDisposable - Dont expect this keyboard to function for more than 1 year.I give this product 5 stars even tho it has a low durability factor. It is properly priced at under $40 per year of excellent use.If you decide to pass on this board in favor of backlit/mechanical, would definately reccomend the logitech G710+.
Without question the TomTom ONE is a brilliant device for the price. While some require (or just want) the GO 720 or GO 920T, the reality is that the ONE provides the same great directions at less than half the price (note that the ONE 3rd Edition is $50 more expensive and you get the newer maps + a more advanced NavCore 7 system).The best part? TomTom devices are extremely easy to use, even for folks that aren't technical. You never (or nearly never) even need to plug it into anything (i.e. a computer) for any reason other than to charge it.
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.
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.
Works very well. I upgraded from a linksys WRT-54G and all my issues went away. Now my PS3 doesn't disconnect my laptop when I turn it on. Setting it up was a breeze. I especially like the guest network that you can setup and leave open. I am now a Dlink fan!
I've been running the V995 for about two years now, and it is still going strong. This was my first radar detector, so I don't have anything else to compare it to, but I have been pleased with its performance. Unlike some of my friend's cheaper radar detectors, the V995 is pretty diligent about not picking up total false positives (it's not going off while driving out in the middle of nowhere like my buddy's does).The range on the V995 is very good. In highway driving conditions, I've had the V995 pick up radar hits easily several miles in advance. In city driving, it's picked up radar hits in time for me to take corrective action on multiple occasions.Regarding false-positives; yes, in city driving, there are some stores that will constantly and consistently set this thing off. If I had the money, I'd buy a higher end radar detector with a built-in GPS that can permanently tune these frequencies and locations out. As it is, I've learned to just accept and ignore these false-positives. The auto-mute feature is very handy to have in these cases. The only other time I've gotten false positives is when the sun is very low in the horizon and I'm driving directly into the sun. That has set up a laser warning a few times. I'm not aware of any law enforcement actually running laser in this area, so I could probably turn it off all together, but it's a pretty rare occurrence and I can live with it.For the money, the V995 provides very good performance, and has proven to be very reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this unit to anyone looking for a reasonably priced high performance radar detector.
I was able to turn my regular usb printer into a wireless printer. Has fast speed but has a mind of its own.
I am very pleased with the product and especially with the quick shipping. Great service - THANKS!
I purchased 2 of these batteries and initially experienced much less battery life than the original batteries around 1 hr talk and after a few months 30 min then 10min and now nothing phone will not even answer a call after sitting on the charger overnight.
This is a good price for these SD cards so I don't know why people are complaining about shipping cost.They have to make some type of profit.I bought 1 card & in all (including shipping) it came to $5.00.That's way cheaper than what you would get it for at Walmart,Best Buy,Target,Walgreens or any other store for that matter.If I were to buy 5 from this company it would be about $25 & that with shipping.At almost every other store they're like $15.00.So If I were to get 5 from Walmart it would be $75.I say it's a bargain to get them from here.They hold a lot of pics too.I have a Photosmart E327 & If take my pics in high quality mode the card holds about 1900 pics.
this 2 probe system works as advertised. the alarm works on the way up and on the way down. a great cooking / smokeing tool.
I get an amazing number of cycles on a set of batteries. This is great value for a quality flash unit.
I use this bag as a slipcase for my computer, which i then put in my backpack. it was hard finding a case for my 17" hp pavilion, but this one fits nicely with a little extra room.the clips that are used to attach the strap are brittle-looking black plastic, and I wouldn't trust two dinky little plastic clasps to take care of my laptop. the bag itself is sturdy and well padded. when carrying it around the house, classroom, the handles work well. they are sturdy and reliable.so if you want a really good slipcase with nice handles, get this. if you want a sturdy carrying case to tote around at work, school, trips, get a different case (targus makes nice, higher priced ones.)
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!
The iPaq H3650 has just about everything you want. It has a sufficient amount of built-in storage; it records voice at the touch of a button; it plays voice and MP3s through a built-in speaker, which does not sound bad (or you can use headphones); it syncs with your Outlook and other Office documents; and it also includes IE and MS Reader.The screen is VERY easy to read and the color very good (although 12 bit not 16 bit). Word documents look great, even tables are readable (although large tables are tough because of the small screen size). Same goes for Web pages, save pages for offline viewing and you can read them on the iPaq (screen size annoyance depends on the particular Web page design).The only bad things I can say is that the auto-light sensor does not work well for me. It usually picks a setting too dark for my tastes. Syncing Outlook Tasks is a bit annoying as it sticks them all as documents in your sync folder. Syncing on my Win98SE system with USB is erratic but works flawlessly on Windows 2000 Pro. Closing porgrams is annoying, even with the Compaq button. Why they left out the close button on each app is beyond me.Overall this is the best PDA yet. All the advantages of a Palm plus it works with your regular Office documents and has a useful Web browser. Getting used to it takes about an hour. It suffers from the obvious limits of its size but this is its advantage as well. The screen makes reading easy and I've read 40 page Word documents on it with ease.With some more memory, a modem card, and perhaps a travel keyboard like they have for the Palm, you really can leave your laptop at home.Now if only the expansions would get off backorder so I could get some more memory...
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.
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 a best product for a Aplle ProSpeakers play. Is a Beautiful sound in my ipod, iphone or macbook. Amazing.
I bought this AIO printer as a replacement for an Epson Stylus Scan 2500 AIO that I had for 6 years. The printer is small, looks great and has excellent print quality. Its fast and quiet. Scan quality could be a little better but its good enough considering all the other excellent features / performance. Scan quality is the only reason I do not give it a 5 star rating.
This iPod case will let you keep control of the click wheel and all ports will still be usable so you slip on the case and there's no reason to take it off (unless you want to stare at it for some reason) and it has Star Wars villian Darth vader on the cover (i don't know what's on the back i have only read about it and seen a front picture) i've ordered one from www.starwars.com already.over all if you love star wars and have a video iPod this is the case for you.
Very comfortable.The extra band at the top keeps the headphones from shifting around or falling off. My head is small, and I was able to adjust them just right.Does a great job of cancelling out engine noise. I used them on a 9 hr. flight. Didn't help much with the fussy baby behind me, though.Fold up compactly.If you turn on the noise cancelling feature and just listen, you hear very little hiss (unlike some other brands.)I really like the volume adjuster so you don't have to mess with your input source.
I've enjoyed learning to use the Sony HDD camcorder. The controls are very intuitive. The video and still image quality is excellent.
The SU-800 serves a great purpose when shooting into a light box using flashes.When taking these shots I use several SBR-200's placed for the best lighting. Because the SU-800 does not emit any visible light, it is very easy to get a great light set-up without see any on camera flash residue.
An excellent walking GPS, with all needing features. Good price comparing my home country.
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 think these are great speakers for the price. The speakers are optimal for a smaller amp.
I got one question, for those who have bought these earphones, does these specific earphones break? Or at least are about to? I have tried 7 different eaphones and headphones. Some of those earphones' cable broke right off. For the behind the neck headphones, i got one that broke at 3 points (superglued them, but gave up on the 3rd when it broke at the neck), and 3 of them couldn't be heard in 1 of the sides (L), i think because the L like thing that connects the plug and cable broke connection...so are these headphnes about to break, or did break???
I used this as a stocking stuffer for Christmas and surprised my photographer. She couldn't wait to put it to use.
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.
Great picture, awesome digital sound and 7DVD at once. It even lets you switch them when one is playing. I read some of these reviews and getting annoyed with some of the bitching:Too LoudDon't like the buttonsBetter remoteWhy doesn't it make me coffeeI love the one I have. I paid 190+shipping on UBID and am very happy with it.
Chief website says "Chief products are designed and manufactured at the corporate headquarters, located in Savage, Minnesota." I went with Chief because of this statement. I got it today and box clearly says "made in China" I try to buy made in USA things whenever possible and am very disappointed that this isn't. I feel deceived. I'm returning to find one that is made in America. I got an offer from beamupusa to drill holes to fit my projector and their products say they are so I'll probably go that route.It would be nice if Amazon put in country of origin for every product. It should say where assembled and where manufactured.
Good basic, transportable storage that has done everything I've asked. It is even small enough to be plugged into parallel USB ports beside other USB devices, including a second USB drive. When the maximum storage on flash memory gets to 10 G or greater, I can see these displacing hard drives as the major storage medium for all computers.The Lexar may have a slightly more primitive "operating system" than some competing USB memory, because it sometimes seems to fill with tens of MB space left, but no more space in its directory for file and folder names. However, you'll not even notice this if you don't put more than 250 files on your 128 MB JumpDrive.On the other hand, the layout and design are great: it is TINY and looks like a beautiful prop escaped from a sci-fi movie. The Lexar is very pleasing to use physically, because it will fit directly into the USB ports of almost any computer, being both thin and narrow at the plug. It is light and so inconspicuous in your pocket that you have to pat yourself down to find it. At its price (and with a rebate), you just can't lose if transportable storage works for you.*****OK, I've now received the rebate and am still as happy as before with the function of my JumpDrive. Best computer accessory in years!
This is my second unit. Using one to connection entertainment center components. The other used in the office for printers and PC's.Netgear GS605NA Giga Switch 5Port
I purchased this for my husband as a Christmas gift..and now we fight over who's car it will be kept in!We just love it...and recently took it on a trip with us to Florida.Being in unknown territory, it worked like a charm! Getting us to and from the airport with ease, plus all the little side trips and restaurants during our stay were a breeze.The only thing we didn't get was the leather case for carrying, which I found out from a friend, was available for this unit. I would recommend getting that if available.
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.
This cable seems to work as it should and It is pretty long. I haven't used it to much though.
The notebook lock works with my Apple Powerbook G4 and my MacBook just fine. The iPod lock surprisingly worked perfectly with my 1st Gen iPhone, but I had a little trouble hooking it into my 4th Gen iPod Photo. I kept playing with it and I got it to work.
I have purchased this item on more than one occasion, and have done well with it. I use it to monitor my cars at night, and my fish pool. Works very well.
This product has not worked on a mac for the past 18-24 months and perhaps never since OS 10.3! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS IF YOU INTEND TO USE IT ON A MAC. The company does not support anyone's complaints and directs them to Apple for a solution.The product is still marketed for cross platform use and the company knows it does not work - do not support this company!
These speakers are definitly worth the money, nice, clean, clear, non-distorted sound with the perfect level of bass to suit any use. I love these things to death. Very nice, I reccommend completely to everyone.
This is just so cool and so practical to use. No software to install, no need to burn a CD_RW to take data from computer to computer. Small and easy to use, I just can't stop showing everyone my new "toy" that allows me to keep my whole custom software program and all the data right at my fingertips. I can easily make a copy to take home or off-site and can plug it into any computer to access the data. Much better than a CD, because I can make changes on the fly. I'm going to get more than one, so I can have one for each project.
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.
First off, I bought this book because everyone on amazon.com was so mad over it. I had searched for days for a good book o buy, and thought I had found it. I will tell you, though, the first two hundred pages left me rather upset. I had thought the amazon reviewers had let me down...Like I said, the first two hundred pages moved slow and some events seemed rather pointless. There was little action or suspence. The only thing that kept me reading was my pride in the fact that I ALWAYS finish a book.It took a murder, sadly, to get me hooked. As soon as the first 'good guy' fell, I became enthralled. I have a ranking system on which I give stars to books. This book got two out of three major things.One: I thought about it (after the two hundred page mark) and couldn't wait to read it.Two: it kept me up all night, even when my eyes dropped in exhaustion. I finished it last night at three, I believe.It did fail to make me cry, however, though it wasn't a boohoo story.....(that was the third thing)This book is written slightly informally, and it is the informality that first drove me away. Thisbook is worth a buy by any fantasy fan. Just remember to hang in there. The creativity and ingenius of the story over powers the slow beginning and intitial confusion.I look forward to the next book.......
It freezes. Couldn't even turn it off. I let the power run out then charged it and it started to work again.
This works great in my fiancees truck! We both can plug in our ipods;even my phone and listen to music downloaded.
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.
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.
Before I got the Vantec LapCool 3 Notebook cooler my laptop used to get overheated and shut down quite a lot. Since using this laptop cooler I have not seen my laptop shutdown even once. Have to agree with other reviewers that this laptop cooler is super quiet. Well worth the money.
Second CS55 Plantronics Wireless headset we purchase; the product has excellent quality, very good price and works great!!
If you're looking to refill your Picturemate printer with high quality ink and great paper, then thisEpson PictureMate Print Pack (2 Ink Cartridges/270 sheets of Glossy Photo Paper) - T5570-270is for you. At a cost less than or comparable to what you pay at the drug store or photo store, you get a product which is, in my opinion, far superior in quality. If you have ink left over, you can buy bulk Epson paper to use up your ink. My only complaint is that the ink cartridges aren't sold separately.
Works as advertised. No issues for our tv over the fireplace. It is a little large like others have indicated, but no one will see it behind the tv!
This cable works perfectly. Installed in just seconds in between my blue ray player and audio amplifier. Bought a mediabridge cable and it does not fit.
We got this printer 1 year ago, drivers for vista took forever to be available.Drivers are big and bulky and take 40 - 50min to install per machine.Network scanning feature doesn't work in neither Windows XP or Vista clients. (We have 20+computers and tried turning on/off firewalls etc)Print quality is very good both in BW and color, but slow. The printer wastes a lot of toner and drum. The supplies count pages and when the count is up you have no printer. Even a single character counts as 1 page.HP support only shipped a CD with drivers and after not being able to solve the problems, ignored any other request. We replaced the printer with a Brother MFC series and all users are happy.Buyer beware, this printer is no good.
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.
I purchased this reading hoping to make it easier to copy my pictures. I have a HP Printer/copier/scanner (3 in 1) and this reader is not compatible to my printer.
A good unit with features, but for $159.00 in Dec. 2007 dollars!?I had a Panasonic Shockwave type walkman that ran and lasted years. The rubber peeled off from age-but it kept on ticking! Played great, until it was finally stolen!So yes, Panasonic-you make great portables that can take abuse and still run fine-but is it worth over $150? Not in a million years.
There isn't really much to review. It's a 3.5mm Female to Female Stereo coupler. Works like it should...and it's built like I would imagine most stereo couplers to be like.
This MP3 player is great. The ear buds have some of the best sound I have heard with amazing sound imaging. Super easy to use, and the size is perfect.
I am afraid of bying this product. I am &quot;needing&quot; a bluetooth adapter to connect my Nokia 3650 with my Pentium.Reading the reviews of other adapters I realize I can't buy any type of this advice. Many people are having trouble trying to connect their mobile phones with computers. I've read only 2 reviews about this Trendware adapter, and even though they rate it good, the computer system used is a MAC OS X (mine is a PC Win200), and the cell phone is a Sony Ericsson.And more, the price is too good to trust so quick.
I have owned my Samsung HL-S4666W 46" almost 1 year as of today (9-15-2007) I have been already thru the Bulb and 2 other repairs within my 1st 3 months of ownership. After being informed from the repair company that This TV needs lots of rear venting to keep bulb and components from over heating, Imoved it away at least a foot. It now all will last at least 7 months instead of 2!?Trust me when I say there are better choices out there! And those that purchased need to inform Samsung of a potential problem with this TV!!I am one of the fortunate ones that have 12 days left on the TV WARRANTY!The TV has a great picture directly in front of it when working! Sitting on the side blurs, and Bulb reliability is BAD!
Wow... this little guy is amazing! Stores tons of music and very quick and easy to download all of your music from your computer and CDs onto. It took me about 4 hours to load all of my music onto it. (that include about 40 CDs) I don't get why everyone says the manual is poor. As a whole, its pretty good. the only problem is it doesnt explain how you load the software onto it... but honestly folks, it doesnt take a genuis to figure it out. WHat doesnt the manuel tell you? or for that matter the website??? I've had mine for about a month and no problems yet. I'm still a little leary but i decided to go with the 2 year warranty just in case. 2 suggestions: 1. Download rockbox or other firmware. make all of your playlists there before you transfer your music onto the machine, WAY EASIER!! 2. Throw away the headphones they give you... either use your own or buy some, they're cheap and definetly worht it!! I would recommend this product to anyone!!!
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.
I am not a computer expert. Perhaps I have more knowledge than most, but basically a typical person.I have over 1700 music titles on my computer and 700+ movies on a USB Hard Drive connected to my PS3. 1700 music title are mostly i Tunes files. It would not take long to recover the files if they were lost, just a lot of money to recover them. The Big Problem is with the movies. Over 400 gigs of information, and it takes a some time to tip them from dvd to the usb drive.I have this product for about 2 months, use the item to stream home videos to television and for back up my computer files. This little gym has not had a single problem yet.As you can I guess, I purchased the NAS to save me time and money. I did think of going the on line back up system, but with the gigs if information that I have, I am considered a business client and it is not 5 to 10 dollars per month.I have been looking to purchase this NAS for sometime. I want a NAS that will talk with my PS3 and allow to me stream movies. The new firmware update looks very promising for use with the PS3.I purchased the NAS with 2 1tb westerb Digital hard drives. Took with front cover off, installed the hard drive, with out the use of tool or even the instruction manual, grabbed the CD plugged in the NAS to my nerwork (that is not a D-Link product) ran the software, (had to read some of the instruction manual) set the driver for mirrored raid, waited a couple of minutes, restarted the NAS, Set a network drive storage number via the included software (very easy to do). Opened the net drive on &lt;My Computer>, opened the USB drive where I keep my movies and moved the whole video file, and it took a little over 11 hours.Went to the IP address for the NAS, clicked &lt;ADVANCED> click (UpNP) browsed to find my movies, set the refresh to 12 hours, and now I have movies streaming over wireless to my PS3. Movies will shudder if other people in my family are using the internet. I purchased the D-Link wireless N gateway w 4 10/100/1000 ports and that is where the NAS will sit with both the PS3 and NAS communicating over the wired network.How did it go for me? no problems. Set up was simple and completed in less than 30 minutes. PS3 had no problems so far communicating with the NASHaving some problem woth the Bit torrent software. I had to reinstall the firmware update, I can no longer copy and paste the url, but have to save the file to desk top and then open it, but still the bit torrent software is better than taking the resources from my comuter for hours at a time. Some bugs for the torrent software, but nothing that is a deal breaker.UPDATE: 12/26/2009Stil using the NAS and no problems at all.Update 4/30/2010NAS still working fine. Every once in a while, the router drops from the home network and I have to reboot the NAS by removing the power cord, waiting 10 seconds and the plugging in back in.Another little problem is that the NAS will not show MKV file extensions.I am going to be replacing this NAS with a more robust system like the Windows media server made by HP.The the price, this is a great NAS, but it does have it's limitations.
I bought these for my new iMac G5 which has underpowered speakers. Its a perfect computer but really lacks good high fidelity speakers. This set of speakers sounds so good you will not belive its not a full rack audio set up. Really! They fill the room wioth pure and clean sound that has teh highest crispiest highs and the bassiest lows that thump the walls. I truly have never heard audio like this come from a computer.Easy plug and play Mac set up. Take it out of the box plug it in and the speakers plug into the headphone port on the computer. Even has a very useful remote with the ability to change not only the volume, but the treble, bass and power from across the room!!!This kind of sound doesnt come shea unfortunately. But these speakers arent for the average user. This audiophiles dream set up is for someone with discriminating audio taste and really for the higher end music lover. this set uses "In-Concert" technology which is Altec's proprietary sound filter system that clearly seperates teh music instruments for deep and layered music listening.I honestly heard notes and instruments in tracks I hadnt noticed before. It brings teh music alive and is worth every penny.Hope you enjoy them as much as I have so far. They even give you batteries for teh remote! ( Its a small watch battery that is supposed to last six months as there is no lights or battery wasting gadets on the remote.)
This is the first mp3 player I own. It is wonderful so far. The software is easy to download, and easy to manage. The player is small, light, and has tons of space. I have loaded about 200 songs, and it's not even half full. I haven't done anything with the playlist yet. It looks like you'll have to create the playlist on the computer instead of on the player itself. But it looks pretty straight forward. Sound quality is very good. I was a little skeptical about the tiny joy stick. But it has proven very handy and easy to use. I really enjoy this little player. Too bad no holder comes with it.
Recientemente adquiri esta Laptop en New York en Circuit City y ha sido de gran satisfaccion ya que es muy practica y de ligero peso para ser trasportada .Contiene lo esencial que requiero para los trabajos que ejecuto , tiene capacidad para ser expandida la memoria Ram algo muy imp. , el sitema de wireless es bueno y las baterias duran bastante . Les recomiendo esta maquina para todo aquel que busque de una laptop .Paque menos de $ 650.00 .La pantalla de 14.1 " diagonal es muy buena y tiene una buena nitidez . El sistema de cd y dvd es multi recorder lo cual es muy importante .
I was a little hesitant before purchasing it because previous experiences with universal remote controls. I never got one that could totally replace my other remotes.I friend at work told me about this remote and that Amazon had it at discount price, so I decided to give it a shot. I couldn't have made a better purchase. I've been using it for about a month now, and I love it.Setting it up was a wonderful experience, and everything worked just right the first time around.It is a great product for the price (if they still have the same price here at Amazon).
This cd-r provides the best quality recordings I can produce with my PC, in conjunction with J River's rip/burn program.
We had to replace our battery charger because we lost it on a recent trip. This charger kit comes complete with all of the pieces one needs for travel and home use. I prefer to have the brand name versus a less costly version.
Didn't expect that much but it turns out they work very wellI've used the Bose before, and they are amazing. However, given the price of these, I am more than happy with the quality. It is 1/5 the price of the next best noise canceling in-ear phones. They reduce the noise level quite good, they're ok to play along with your favorite music, well spent money!!
The price and overall design of the official Apple brand armband for the Ipod Mini MP3 player I found a bit off-putting. So, I went shopping for a different make of armband and came upon the Speck Mini Ipod Armband with Ipod skin. The design appealed to me because it looked like the type of armband that I could have confidence in when using my Ipod while working out, especially while running. Thus far, the Speck has certainly met my expectations. While it took some getting used to having a device strapped to my arm that was a little heavier than what I was used to, I soon developed a confidence that the Speck armband was keeping my Ipod Mini firmly in place. Despite and extended range of motion and lots of sweat, the rubberized material didn't even budge from the position I strapped it on in.There are just a few minor qualms I have with product, but not enough to undo my satisfaction with the product. The first is that the Velcro material that comprises the strap is ridiculously strong and can cause ripping of the Velcro if the user is not careful about how they try to un-strap it. The second is that the strap only works if you put the Ipod mini in the skin it comes with. It's a bit of a hassle to put the Ipod in the skin and take it out again.However, the skin is quite durable and gives one an extra sense of confidence knowing that the Ipod is protected from a variety of mishaps. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the functionality of the Speck Ipod Mini Armband and highly recommend it to anyone.
I got this product from amazon about a month ago.What I was looking for was a portable speaker that is LOUD and easy to set up and play music wherever. I have used the Block Rocker at the beach, during sporting events, at parties, and more - it's just that versatile!The selling point for me was you can hook up literally ANYTHING to it! I've hooked up my iPod, computer, guitar, keyboard, TV, xbox, and more to it. It has inputs for literally any wire, and it's sound quality is crisp and clear.That's another thing, the block rocker is LOUD. First opening it I plugged in my iPod on the top deck, and turned the volume to 3 (out of 11). It was comfortable and filled my room completely. At 11 it was so loud it was almost unbearable. Outside the block rocker functions great around levels 6-8, if you're throwing a party you want it at 9-10, if you're completely crazy you'll turn it to 11!Hmm so what else? Its charge holds very well, in this month I've only had to charge it fully 3 times, and I've used it for probably over 50 hours already. Its handle is a little shaky, but it works fine (i usually just end up carrying it) and that's about it!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!
Amplifier is well-matched to my bookshelf speakers and produces a clear, clean, highly-detailed sound.
I bought(2)of this unit within one month. Because the 1st one was using Ver 1.0 Software, it was great, so easy to managed & transfer files....So I decide to get a 2nd one that when Microsoft "UPGRADE!!!" the software to Ver.2.0 , Now I have (2) unit & stuck with their "STUPID UPGRAGE!!!" .So don't buy this until they fix the software problems or smart enough to repost Ver. 1.0 .*PS: "UPGRADE Ver. 2.0 NOT WORKING WITH WINDOWS VISTA EITHER!!!"
I never expect anything to be easy, so imagine my surprise when I purchased this battery charger, inserted 4 batteries, and plugged it into the wall. A few hours later, the light went out (signifying they were all charged), and I removed it from the wall. It was that easy. I have 4 sets of batteries for my digital camera, and my camera is always charged up and ready to go, thanks to this wonderful little piece of equipment. And to make it even better, I understand that with a set of adapters, I can plug it in anywhere in the world.
I've used various Viewsonic monitors for years, and always found them to be good quality. The VA902b has a sharp clear image, and I love how easy it is to adjust! It saves room on my desk, and saves strain on my eyes and neck.
After I installed the ram the comutper's graphis would fail. I bought a new stick from an other vvendor with out any issues.
I haven't use this product yet, but it seens to be helpfull for point the fix i need at sea. I'll coment again, when a first use this.
If you are a photographer, i know you have done the same, grab your shirt and start wiping, then you realize that is a $2000 lens you are wiping with your shirt. Better to get the pen.
I purchased one of this company's products and I have NEVER encountered worse customer service. The 800 number rings and rings and when it finally answers you are on hold forever. When you finally get through to the tech support department, there is an operator who takes a message under the guise that someone will actually return the call. When someone finally called me back (after I repeatedly called them to check the status of the callback), the person could not have been in a bigger hurry to get me off the line. When I followed his instructions, my computer locked up and then he said he could'nt wait for me to fix my computer so he hung up. He actually hung up on me! I could'nt believe it. When I called this company to find out the name of the President, the person answering the phone was reluctant to provide it. When I asked for the President's e-mail address and address so that I could send a letter, this person refused to provide it and also hung up on me. If you are stupid enough to purchase this product after my experiences, all I can say is that you better know what the hell you are doing because Linksys certainly will not help you.
...and looks rather nice in the process!I like the cable organizer slot, and generally the clean simple design. Having two of the USB ports vertical while the other two were horizontal was also a smart move.My Win7 laptop recognized it immediately, no problems at all. Painless setup. I have the power adapter plugged in but it runs just fine without that extra power. Of course, I have my external hard drive directly plugged into my computer...have never heard of an external USB hub being able to power or handle an external HDD whether it's powered or not, so didn't bother trying.Would buy again, maybe a 7-port option.UPDATE, 12/29/2011: Still going strong, and I currently have two powered USB External Hard Drives connected to this hub with zero problems. Am very happy with it, though sometimes wonder if I should've bought the 7-port version instead. But 4 ports does = more compact/portable, after all.
I've used them off and on for 2 years, they worked well although the interface was sometimes annoying: it has an on-off switch that you need to remember to turn off or else it won't charge, and there's no indication that you've accidentally left it on. Meanwhile it has a "check the charge" button that only works if it's on. Etc. Nothing major but frustrating given how simple it *should* be.Now the real problem is that neither of mine will charge any more. They were both bought in 2008 and have been "abused" since then, charging multiple phones and occasionally overdrawing the USB power (at which point it shuts down until you plug it back into a wall) but this seems much too short of a lifetime.
I have been a Mac person for over 15 years now, and have owned a succession of Mac laptops. For the past 5 years I used a G3 which I loved, but software requirements being what they are these days I decided to move on. I purchased this machine 4 months ago after glowing reviews from many sources. And certainly it has some very fine features. It looks wonderful, is small and light and has pretty much every port and peripheral you'd need. Yet I am finding it increasingly difficult to live with. There are some minor irrating details such as battery life being considerably shorter than in the previous model. Heat is another problem - this machine not only gets way too hot to comfortably hold on your lap for any length of time, but I find that the heat seeps through the keyboard and at the end of the day I end up with numb fingers. The solution of course is to use an external keyboard, but that somewhat defeats the purpose. What really gets me though is that to my eye the screen on these machines is not sharp. The anti aliasing software gives every letter a blurry edge which you simply cannot get rid of. This is true regardless of the program you're using. Changing the settings on the main computer system has little effect. I've taken it to two different Mac shops and they told me that all of the screens are like that (true - I looked at plenty in the shops) and you just get used to it. Except I haven't been able to get used to it. Even more irritating is the fact that the only way I have found to get a relatively sharp picture is to use Virtual PC which must not use the anti-aliasing software. Much as it irks me I am now considering swapping to a PC so I can get a crisp picture. My suggestion is that before considering buying a G4 powerbook, go and spend some time in the shop typing a letter on one and see if the font looks sharp to your eyes. If not then don't buy it, because it does not improve.
This item was priced alot cheaper than the local computer stores and shipped on time. I would recommend this to others.
With a case full of CDs that I fumbled with while driving on trips, or just never listened to any more, my wife prodded me into getting an iPod like my son's. I love it. I'm not one to use the small earphones much, so I had to invest in docking speakers, a transpod, and headphones. But I can now conveniently listen to all my music throughout the work day, in the car, riding the exercise bike. Finding and buying on iTunes is very nice too. Glad I got the 30g as I'm already over 4g on music and still loading, and haven't done any pictures or videos yet. Wish it cost less, and came with more than just the little earphones, but it's been a great investment.
We bought this TV about 4 years ago as a grande finale when we found out we were having a baby. We had to replace the lamp about a year in and it was kind of a pain, but it was covered under warranty. It just sucked not having TV for a week or so.. But- we still have it. It's a great quality picture. I still walk through BB comparing, and only the SUPER expensive HD TVs compare.
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 bought these for my husband since he has sensitive ears. He loves them!
Before purchasing this lens, I had the Nikon 55 - 200mm zoom lens for my Nikon D50. It is a high quality and versatile lens, but there were times where I would have liked to have had greater magnification. When I looked at the 70- 300mm zoom, I thought, this is it... I've had the 70 -300 mm lens for two weeks and it is a great lens. It has taken me awhile to get used to its quirks. It isn't completely automatic like the 55 - 200 mm zoom. There is a manual focus ring that even in M/A mode needs to be set, so you need to compose a shot very carefully if the image isn't at infinity, but once mastered, the image quality is superb.
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.
HP LaserJet 49A Black Print Cartridge was an original HP cartridge. Arrived quickly. Installation was easy. I sent back the used cartridge for recycling using the same package and box and enclosed UPS label. The printer prints sharp text so far for several days now.
This one of the best companies that makes blanks cds. NOw you can get all those cds for just $2.00.You will never find this kind of a deal ever a agian.
These are the simply the best speakers that you can buy for your PC for the price hands down! Someone on here said that the knob on the control module did not work well, but I have had no issues with that. I put these speakers in an custom built arcade/jukebox machine and they are phenomenal! These speakers are simply awesome! They even have a digital coax input as well as an optical input for devices like a DVD player.
First off, why does it say 59-inch when it's a 120" screen?.. anways, to my review..Picked this up to compliment my Acer H7531D and I couldn't be happier(except the price dropped $30 2/days after I purchased it), on top of Prime 2/Day shipping for free, awesome.This thing is HUGE!! First movie I watched on this was Transformers... and my family members were in awe.. can't wait for the superbowl!! Colors pop on the screen!!The smell people mentioned about the new screens, well, this had it, but we pulled it down and went out for a couple hours, and the smell was gone by the time we got back.There was one thing that bothered me about the screen and that was the left/right edge of the screen curling just a little when I first pulled it down, couldn't really tell when the movie started, but it is slowly straightening itself out, I'm thinking this will completely go away as the screen stays down more...so 4/stars for now..I also like the fact that when pulled all the way down, there really isn't that big of a black border at the top, which I was hoping for. The locking mechanism works well.. and retraction is pretty easy, just give it a little pull down and it will start to retract back up...This was a good purchase...
The antenna looks good, but unfortunately is extremely fragile. The coaxial connector essentially fell off the unit during initial assembly. Never got a chance to evaluate the reception.
This thermos was just what my husband needed to carry his coffee to work in when he has to work nights. He has enough coffee to last him all night in this thermos.
This charger is a replacement for one that was lost and it performs as well as can be expected. It lives up to every expectation I had upon its purchase.
UPDATE, 25 May 2012: Still working great.Original Review:Have had this for several years now, and am still very happy with it. Small foot print, good quality laser printing, inexpensive. If your printing needs are small to moderate, I highly recommend this model. High usage = more $$$$ for your needs. It is fairly noisy and the lights go slightly dimmer when it starts to print; but no big deal to me. It works and at a great price. I will never go back to an ink-jet.
Just as described. Just what I needed. Used on our cruise to Alaska!Thank you.
This product works great in my Olympus compound microscope camera equipment and has ample memory.
I got this today and was very worried I'd have to return it as previous reviews claimed that it would not work with Media Player 11. It worked easily & instinctively especially if you've had other Samsung products. No problems whatsoever syncing it with Media Player 11. My XP OS recognized it immediately. Not sure why others had a rough time. Now lets hope it doesn't suddenly stop working as it did with others.
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.
I tried several types of headsets that didn't work and I assumed that was the case for all under the price of $20.00. Fortunately, word of mouth introduced me to the Panasonic KX-TCA60 before I went out to spend big bucks. As a faithful Amazon customer, I checked here first to price the item, read the reviews and bought one to try it out. I could hear better with it then without and the person on the other end could hear me as well. Some may not like the headphone style, but for me it's perfect. I have small ears (the only thing that's small) and the ear-clips always fell off. I love this headset so much, I bought two more as gifts!
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!
This is the worst consumer product I have ever purchased. I feared the worst when I opened the box and found out it does not come with a manual. The "quick start" guide is inaccurate and useless. There is no way to connect this very pretty paperweight to a computer in order to download music, since the installation program did not work on either of the two computers I own--dell laptop and dell desktop. (perhaps this is a way to get you to buy an apple computer.) The online manual does not answer any questions relating to installation problems. The telephone backup number is neither on the support website nor on any of the written material which comes with the nano and required a seperate websearch. After finding the number, getting through to a tech person is quite difficult. (when you say Ipod nano to the phone tree it asks you what type of macintosh you own) After a 15 minute wait, the telephone backup person was unable to solve the problem. She then claimed that she would send me an article about how to solve the problem by email but didnt do so.It is possible that someone with a great deal of computer experience could make this work but I have only been using a pc for 15 years and have never taken a computing course.
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.
Really nice surge protector. I swear when I hooked everything up to it, it improved the picture quality on my TV. I'd say the improvement was marginal, but noticeable. On the down side, it is REALLY difficult to connect coax connectors on this strip. That seems to be more a function of the threading on the connectors than the tight space to screw them on.Nonetheless, this is a great value product and I would highly recommend it.Update: Due to powerful lightning surge, I lost many electronic devices in my house including 3 connected to to this product. Those were a 6 month old 46" Samsung LED TV, a three month old Yamaha Aventage home theater receiver, and an 8 month old Dish 722 HD receiver that Dish Network is replacing. I discovered just today in going over my receipts that I didn't actually purchase this item from amazon, but rather from "factory depot". This isn't amazon's fault or anything but my product has no warranty of any type because it wasn't actually sold by amazon. Beware.
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.
We're all trying to figure out how to make our budgets go further but sometimes we must buy the genuine replacements. This is the case. Not saying all the off brands are bad but you can't go wrong with APC replacement batteries. While with no name, one bad experience is all that is necessary to set you on course for using APC replacements. I've had two bad experiences and will not try off brand batteries again, at least at my Main job!
I like bluetooth mice, because there's always something wrong with the wire of the mouse after several months for me. I like this one. The only problem is that it is a little weigher than expected because of the battery
Perfect protection for on the go. I travel for a living and this is so convenient.
We really like this TV. We had the sound problem like other people but Samsung sent us a patch in our e-mail that we put on a thumb drive and fixed it in minutes. The only thing we haven't figured out is how to control the volume when commercials come on (so loud compared to shows). We're very happy with our purchase, it was easy to interface with our cable DVR. Would recommend this TV (especially to those with tv cabinets, this one fits).
Was looking for cheap headphones. this fit the bill. not bad for the price. the build quality can use some work but hey, for the price you can't really complain.
After about a year of use, ZR 40 started eating tapes. Do a google search on the topic, there are hundreds of people with the same problem. 'Remove Cassette' and 'Eject' (use those as keywords combined with 'Canon ZR' to view message boards postings) will appear on the screen, and that's the end of the toy.
I am impressed with the bang you get for this buck! Nice sound processing, light weight, and cheap!
If you didn't know already from my previous reviews, I've been having troubkle finding suitable haeadphones for my iPod for the past two weeks. First the Philips SBC3200, which sounded good but the fit was terrible. Then the Panasonic RHPS34, which had good sound and fit well but leaked too much sound. Then I was given a free set of Koss P3 earbuds, which is a good set, but of course keep falling out during active use since they don't have a hook. I spotted these on Amazon and thought they were a good deal. They were on sale for under ten bucks, and judging by the features and JVC brand name they seemed like a great value. Yep.I didn't quite expect good sound out of these. They were only ten bucks and I'd think since they come with all these extra features that they'd put in cheap quality earbuds inside. Not a chance. These completely blow away the Sony MDRE828LP, the Koss P3, and the Sony MDRJ10, and practically any other earbud headphone out there at this price that I've tried. I plugged these into my stereo and thought they sounded good but when I put these on my iPod or my CD player with bass boost, these sound excellent for the price. The bass is very solid on these. Although they don't provide a strong 'boom', they do have great bass otherwise. The mids are great, and these provide a very clear, detailed sound. If you're looking for great sound while working out or you just want a good home set, these are it.In other aspects, these are very comfortable, even if the hooks are plastic. The earbuds are actually "moveable", so you can easily adjust it to fit your ear. The cord is asymmetrical, so if someone is speaking to you the earbud won't fall all the way and instead will rest on your shoulder. If you don't like it, see my review for the Panasonic clip headphones. For other features, as shown in the picture, these come with a volume control. It's only at stomach level so you can easily change the headphone's volume. It doesn't go completely mute or go all the way to the player's full volume, but it does go from very loud so soft. The cord is also a long five feet which gives you plenty of room from your portable player and you won't feel like you're on a chain to your pocket. These also have an L plug so the sound won't cut out if you bang it a little.There are many versions of this JVC clip headphone. One is black, this one is blue. There is also a version without the volume control (come in both two colors mentioned).Amazon lists these at fourteen bucks (unless they're on sale). For that price these aren't a bad deal, actually a great one; you are going to get a pair of clip headphones that will last a good six months, sound great, are comfortable, and have a little volume control.Overall, these were a good investment and I'm glad I chose them over some others. These have really good sound and are comfortable to wear, and for the price they can't really be beat. They might feel weird to those new to this style of headphones but they really are one of the best pairs out there. 5 stars.
I bought a trackball to give myself a more space-efficient alternative to a mouse. After deciding against most of Kensington's trackballs because of cost and against a Microsft trackball because of my smaller hand size, I settled on the Logitech Trackman.I had never used a trackball for even a short amount of time, so adjusting to the feel of the Trackman took several days but was definitely worth it.-Ball movement. The ball glides smoothly on several mini ball bearings and is a comfortable size for me to operate with my thumb. Plus, it is also optical and thus has less parts to clean.-Familiar mouse-like shape. The Logitech Trackman is more mouse-shaped than many trackballs, and the buttons/scroll wheel can be used with the usual fingers. Unlike a mouse, of course, you don't have to worry much about desktop space and don't need to move the entire device around.-Simple buttons. If you don't like mice/trackballs that are loaded with buttons, this is for you. This trackball only has the standard left/right buttons, plus a clickable scroll wheel. The main buttons aren't too stiff, and the wheel moves easily and has a muted click when you scroll (pretty much the same as a Logitech optical mouse).-Curves. The entire device is curved to fit the right hand. There are grooves on the two "mouse" buttons to give your fingers a place to rest, and there are additional grooves for your ring and little fingers to rest on. There's also a bit of rubber along the right edge, presumably for comfort reasons.-Size. One of the reasons I've bought Logitech mice instead of the equivalent Microsoft products is that the MS mice feel large, chunky and unwieldy in my hand. This trackball is no exception; my palm, thumb, and fingers rest exactly where they should be. If you like the size of Logitech's optical scroll mice, you will probably like this trackball as well; if you have larger hands or generally prefer the larger size of Microsoft's mice, it would be a good idea to try this out in a store before buying.-Long cord. If your only free USB ports are several feet away, under a desk, etc., hooking the Trackman up shouldn't be a problem. It's a bit more cumbersome if you have it plugged directly into your keyboard and have lots of extra cord left over, but it's nothing a simple twist tie can't fix.-Construction. The Trackman is available for less than $30, but it has the usual Logitech quality. Three rubber feet keep the Trackman from slipping around. The bottom is held together with four screws and can easily be opened using a Philips head screwdriver if necessary; the ball can be popped out from above by grabbing it between your thumb/forefinger and giving it a good tug. All in all, much easier to open up and clean than, for instance, an Apple peripheral, but at the same time it won't come apart by accident during regular use.-OS X compatibility. The two mouse buttons and scroll wheel work fine without any Logitech drivers installed, though the trackball is a bit slow. Installing the Logitech Control Center allows you to bump the tracking speed up further and program the middle (scroll wheel) button, among other things. If you already have installed it (for use with a Logitech keyboard or mouse, for example), the Control Center should detect the Trackman and allow you to program it without installing any trackball-specific software (you can even leave your mouse connected without any real problems).**If you use OS 10.3, download the latest drivers! Earlier Logitech drivers (such as the one included in the box) caused several kernel panics on my Mac when used under recent versions of OS 10.3.**
I was looking for a good set of headphones for a reasonable price, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of what I was able to get for less than a third of what I'd pay at the store down the street from me. I haven't had to use all of the features of this LifeChat headset, but the sound quality is a big step up from what I've been used to. Delivery was four business days for standard shipping.
I, like many, loved my Nitrus. I got it as a X-mas present and it worked fine. Thankfully I didn't experience the dreaded &quot;Upgrader&quot; (yet)5 DAYS AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP the volume decrease button loosened up inside (or something); I considered this a miniscule problem.BUT The (unhelpful)Indian lady at support informed me that Rio DOESN'T a repair center but I could pay them another $125 to get a refurbished Nitrus OR save the money just buy another Rio.Given another chance I would've asked for an Ipod!
I needed an XD card that is NOT M or H type, because my camera unfortunately does not accept the newer cards. I found this and ordered, but was sent an M type, even though the picture and description are not M type. The vendor refunded my purchase price but not the return shipping as promised.
I've got this mouse for my Macbook, and this is a great mouse with style. I only have one complaint on this product. My laptop loses signal about once a day. Good news is the system recovers the signal in several seconds, but really happens occasionally. Other than that, it's a great one comes with a nice pouch for a very good price.
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 !!!!
This is a really good player! Transferinng songs is quick andeasy! (if your a new person to computers....I don't know wat to tell ya) It is easy to transport when traveling like I didwhen i went on a 5 hour trip...It is about the size of a crayon but a little bit smaller...The sound is very good andcan go from 0 to 100. But i leave it around 30. mine was about 86$ The mp3 player is very durable and i luv the controls thereeasy to understand. I suggest you get this mp3 player!
We purchased this as an extra TV for a home office. It has a fine picture and the A/V inputs we need for a VCR and a DVD player.
I bought this keyboard because I have pain in my hands from being a long-time computer nerd. I'm a professional software developer, and this keyboard has made my job so much easier. I have one at home and one at work. And one non-functioning one on the shelf that was the victim of a water spill (unfortunately, no keyboard seems to be immune from liquid damage). I'll keep using one of these as long as they are around for me to use.The layout is great. It takes an hour or so to get used to it, but once you do, you'll find your typing speed and accuracy both increase. If you have pain in your hands, you'll find that this doesn't exacerbate it like other keyboards might. It's as easy as any keyboard to install, and I haven't had any problem with it working outside of the one I ruined by spilling water on it. Keys responds well, they don't need you to hammer on them, in fact you can type pretty gingerly on it.The "candy" on the keyboard isn't very functional to me, beyond the back-forward buttons near the space bar...I actually set those to skip through my music playlist. Love that feature! The zoom toggle in the middle...I reprogrammed that to be a scroll. I still don't use it all that often. I use the music controls at the top, and the calculator...but I don't really care about the shortcut keys. I suppose some people would find some functionality to them, I personally use Launchy to accomplish all that those things could do though.I love that this has the "classic" layout for the insert-delete-home key group, instead of turning all of those on their side.One thing that doesn't bother me, but might bother others: It isn't the quietest keyboard. It absolutely isn't loud, per se...but I've noticed that it gets louder with use. When I first get one, I'm impressed with the quietness, but it doesn't take more than a couple of weeks for that to wear down and things to get about as loud as any other keyboard of the same generation.One other thing I could do without, but is not at all unique to this keyboard: F-Lock. I actually found a script that disables the F-Lock key though...so it isn't so bothersome now, but the default functionality is annoying as all hell.
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.
It's just what I needed! I keep losing them and can't find them at Palm. Seems all they do is sell phones now.
I have used ionic hairdryers for the last couple of years. Ionic dryers do dryer faster, and with less heat so they are easier on your hair. This was the first one I have seen with a retractable cord, which is what first attracted me. Be careful not to pull the cord out to far or it doesn't retract well.Over all this is a great little dryer, at a great price. I say two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
THE PRINTER INK CAME BEFORE THE EXPECTED RECIEVING DATE,IN EXCELENT CONDITION AND THE COST WAS MUCH LOWER THAN BUYING AT THE STORE IN TOWN. THIS IS THE 4TH INK I HAVE PURCHASED FROM THE INTERNET AND I WILL CONTINUE BUYING THIS ITEM THIS WAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE IN MAILING THE INK CARTRIDGES.
I only used my Tgunsten E about 20 times before the battery stopped holding a charge. Now it only works if it's plugged into the wall. Palm Support was no help -- and for a mere $125, I could send it in for a new battery, which is hardly worth it. This PDA is a rip-off, a worthless piece of junk that anyone looking for a useful PDA should avoid.
I love this USB hub, it fits perfectly under my Airport Extreme and is exactly what I was looking for. One downside is that the ports are lined up for use with a Mac Mini, and so the short USB cord that is included could not be used to connect to my Airport Exreme, but any USB cord will do.I also can't understand is why there aren't MORE USB ports. There is so much empty space on each side, that this could easily handle more ports, seems like a waste of space. Nonetheless, this was a great buy.
I did a lot of research on a GPS prior to selecting the Garmin. All the GPS products had problem with reception in some areas. I selected the Garmin because I liked the street voice prompt option. We have taken several trips and am really satisfied with the product. It provides three ways to follow your route: printed strip on top, the map with highlighted direction, and voice prompts at exits or turns. When we have changed or missed our exit, the recalculation is very quick. 'Mrs Garmin' is right there with a new route for you.
I am surprised that Sony would let their brand name be used on this product. It is either a Chinese counterfeit or Sony has sunk to a new depth to make an extra dollar. In the past I owned two fine small Sony recorders of excellant quality in the $100+ range (tcm-59v and tcm-500dv) but have not been able to find them for sale now. I am tempted to order your tcm-929 Pressman but don't want to invest that much money without some legitimate review of its quality. My wife can not use the new digital recorders for her lessons because of visual impairment. I am not returning the tcm-210dv because she has to use it while her old Superscope c105 professional is being repaired (The Superscope is a great, versitile machine but too heavy and large for her to carry. Was purchased in the 1970's).Thank you, Harlo Hunter
This is the first wireless remote control that has worked as a "wireless" remote control from any distance. Out of all the IR and Wireless devices that I have tried this is definitely the best.
Great product. Does precisely what I need it to do. Excellent price. Good value.---Archaic Torso of ApolloWe cannot know his legendary headwith eyes like ripening fruit. And yet his torsois still suffused with brilliance from inside,like a lamp, in which his gaze, now turned to low,gleams in all its power. Otherwisethe curved breast could not dazzle you so, nor coulda smile run through the placid hips and thighsto that dark center where procreation flared.Otherwise this stone would seem defacedbeneath the translucent cascade of the shouldersand would not glisten like a wild beast's fur:would not, from all the borders of itself,burst like a star: for here there is no placethat does not see you. You must change your life.- Rainer Maria Rilke
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.
This item was received safely and works perfectly as a replacement bulb / lamp for our projector. Our Amazon Prime membership really came in handy because when our projector lamp burned out, we wanted a replacement as soon as possible. A replacement was delivered in only 2 days because of our prime membership and delivery was free!
Very Very disappointed when this arrived. Crappy quality, poor workmanship.Will probably last about a month if I don't send it back tomorrow.
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.
Just a small plastic bubble. 2 pieces. Pricey for what it is.
Setup was straight forward and for three days it worked fine. On the third day, I heard a loud clattering noise as though something came loose inside. The drive could not be recognized after that.Based on some other reviews (one person had worked through 3 drives before success) I decided to get refund rather than replacement. I then purchased a LaCie drive and have been very impressed with performance.
After trying approximately 4 different brands of earbuds, I finally found a pair that fit my small ears perfectly! The sound quality is great and the ability to adjust the cord length with that little v-adapter makes wearing them that much more comfortable as the cords don't get caught on anything. My adapter was included with my earbuds, thank heaven, because purchased separately that little gem costs around $15. As far as the color goes, it matches my hot pink iPod case perfectly. The only better price I found was at my local military Base Exchange, but that was a while after I had already ordered & received mine. Besides, purchasing by internet means being able to shop 24/7 w/o having to expend a lot of physical effort and wasting gas. Even if I get a new iPod, these earbuds will accompany it. I refuse to pass them on to my granddaughter, so there!
i tryed the fd-73 with sheer disappointment..go the extra mile and buy the fd-88..it's even has better resolution then big-brother fd-91 but lack's the 14x optical zoom..but it's worth it...ps pick up a np-f550 battery for the spare power..it whip's
I live in an area with marginal reception, and have a hefty distribution network within my home, and thus needed an amp. I orinially purchased a 'Winegard ANWI8700 Winegard AP Signal Amplifier' and had major problems with it (see my review of it there). I eventually went to the Motorola unit and it's rock solid. When I hooked this up, it was no muss & no fuss -- it just worked. The output of this is feeding into an 8-way splitter & the amplification moved a couple of stations (both UHF & VHF) from marginal to solid reception. Great unit!
This is an excellent IPod for the audiophile in your life. I received mine last year, and I am still loading songs onto it. I have an expansive CD collection, and this is the first IPod that had enough memory for me to consider buying it.
The case is very well padded, but the inside pocket will hold the earbuds but not the remote for my DVD player. I really like the duel headphone jacks.The player slides around on the inside, its a 10". The external pockets; one holds the dvds the other will hold the carcharger the 2nd set of earbuds and you can cram the wall charger in it. The problem with this is now its bulky on the bottom so the bag does not set flat. I will be revamping this bag to make it work for me.(Was a xmas present from the children, otherwise would just buy a new bag.)For looks; greatFor use; yuk
Good, works well, but really expensive for what it is. You can buy a painting brush and a real nice cloth for less than half that price.
This cartridge works well in my Brother HL-5140 B&W laser printer, and has a higher capacity (prints more pages before running out of toner) than the one that came with the printer; it costs a bit more but prints many more, so a lower cost per page. This is a much cheaper way of printing B&W pages than with an ink jet, and it yields good, clean printing.
I have more expensive earphones for long plane trips or sitting quietly on the bed reading but none of those earphones/headphones which cost much more work at all when I am active. The sound quality of these headphones are 85% of my most expensive earphones/headphones, and they stay on when I am out walking, doing yoga, or working on my bikes in the garage. The price is right too!
WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH OUR PURCHASE. I FIRST DID MY RESEARCH ON CONSUMER REPORTS TO FIND THE BEST MODEL. THEN I LOOKED FOR THE PURCHASE ON AMAZON.COM. THIS WAS OUR VERY FIRST PURCHASE ON THE INTERNET AND AM COMPLETELY SATISFIED.THANK YOU.
What a steal this camera was! Just got it in the mail this week, and it's proven itself to be well worth buying. I love pretty much everything about it. Pictures, even in auto mode, are crisp and detailed. If you like the photography side, aperture, shutter, and focus settings are VERY comprehensive.I have never had a "real" camera before other than a cheap 35mm one, and haven't taken any photography classes or learned anything about photography. I only read a little bit online about the basics, and within 2 days I was adjusting the settings for the scene's needs and WOW the pictures turned out great. If you are interested in photography, this is DEFINITELY the camera for you.One thing to mention, however, is that the SD cards are really fast while in the camera, but once you connect the camera to a PC via USB, the pictures take a while to load in order to edit (with Photoshop). I highly recommend a fast SD card, like the SanDisk SD Extreme III.Battery life is pretty good, even when doing video. Videos look and sound great, and you can take pictures while you record video. I had been looking at this camera for 2 months and finally bought it, and it's well worth it. If you're on the fence about this or a more expensive Canon or Nikon, I'd go with this unless you're super hardcore.5/5 Stars for an excellent product at an incredible price.
After installing and uploading new 64 bit drivers and software the board still wouldn't display my cameras. Support calls to Lorex were anything but helpful. Took two weeks for a level two tech to return my call. The support personel, both level one and level two tech's were completly unaware that Lorex released new 32 and 64 bit drivers along with updated documentation and software. Trouble shooting the issue came to an un-satisfactory conclusion when the level two tech when I was ask to install the board into a different computer in my house which is configured with different video and processor.
I purchased this for a good chunk of money and expected to get something half decent. I was driving right towards a Police car with the radar gun pointed my car more then one occasion and it never made a sound. Although!! It goes off every single time I go past the grocery store and the golf course! That is so helpful! NOT!. Worthless product!
Well its pretty simple, i was looking for some cheap headphones to use with my metal detector and they had to have volume control, i have no idea about using this with music but i imagine they would give decent sound,There is a volume control switch on both ear cuffs (or whatever you call them) both controlling a single ear cuffwhich was a okay feature,There are quite comfortably, its just i have a rather large head but i use them for very long 2-7 hour metal detecting sessions so they are quite nice.Overall for the price you can't beat them.
I don't get it - these things are fancy alarm clocks. At least that is what I assume most people buy them for - notwithstanding the few that buy them as stereos and complain about the sound quality.As an alarm clock, they need to have several key features to be usable in the USA. I guess in Holland, where they must design these things, they don't know what live in America is like. For you engineers: in the USA the power goes off every once in a while. When it does, it is almost ALWAYS for more than 3 minutes. Sometimes 20 sometimes an hour, sometimes 3 hours. An alarm clock without a proper BATTERY backup that will keep the time and settings for 7 hours or so AND use that batter to WAKE you when the alarm time comes (with a default buzzer is enough) is just a stupid design, and fails as an alarm clock. Two- it needs to be DIM in a dark room (as others have said - go back to LED- give up on the LCD with the bright backlight and odd viewing angle restriction). If those two things existed here, I'd buy it, but as it is, I need to find the predicessor, the 3940, which has batter backup.
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.
I was an early adopter of Tivo. I have a 30 hour by Philips, and an 80 hour by Tivo. I love my Tivos . . . and I hate them. In short, the software is great, the hardware is awful.My first 30 hour, I got from Amazon. It died within a few days, and Amazon rapidly sent me another one (thanks, Amazon!). That one died within a month, and Tivo sent me another one. When that one died a few months later, I had to pay a substantial amount of money to get a refurbished unit from Tivo. That one's still alive, knock wood. I did figure out after the first one died that the Tivo cannot be put into a component cabinet - it overheats.Undeterred, I got the Series 2 80 hour. This time, I went to a local retailer, anticipating problems. 9 months later, I'm still on my first unit, BUT . . . .In February, the fan became noisy (like jet-about-to-take-off noisy), so I took it in for repairs. A month or so later, I got it back. It was DOA!!! How do they fix a fan, and kill the thing, without noticing? I took it back the next day. A month or so later (yesterday), got it back again. STILL DOA!!!! My retailer is in the process of asking Tivo to swap it out for another unit.I'm astonished at Tivo's repeated display of incompetence and its flagrant disregard for quality control. Can't they even plug the thing in and see if the little light and fan come on before they ship it back to the customer??I'm done spending money on Tivo. I have heard that my cable company is coming out with its own PVR product. Can't happen soon enough for me.
I purchased this to take on vacation. It has a folding handle and retractable cord. It's such a good dryer I retired my old one and this is now my full-time dryer. Powerful, but gentle. A+++
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.
i've had this for about a year and a half and now the cd player doesn't play reliably. the rest is okay though. display is fine, sound quality is fine, etc.
I really am satisfied with my new Canon. I love it, the size, the options it has, the lens, the great pictures.I recomend.Moreover, the price is good.
I was really excited about this bundle because of the large card capacity, professional performance, and the super-high speed reader bundled with it, all for a reasonable price.However, I had to return the product. Why?Because the Firewire reader requires a *powered* connector (the reader draws its power from the computer, it does not have an independent power supply). The device will connect to either a FireWire 800 9-pin connector or to a FireWire 400 6-pin connector, but NOT to a FireWire 400 4-pin *unpowered* connector, which is what most laptops have (Apple MacBooks excepted).That in itself is not the reason for the poor rating I gave this product. The reason for the poor rating is that nowhere is this mentioned on Amazon's product description page.
This system for the price cannot BE BEAT!The THX Sound that comes out of the speaker Envelopes the entire room!So Crystal Clear that I Am Hearing Highs and Lows of Music I Didn't know exsisted in the Classics I have listened too For Years.
Set up is a little tricker that D-Link routers of the past but over all it went well and works great.
Just wanted to say I ordered this screen by accident instead of the accuscreens 120" pulldown which has less negative things said about it and around the same price bracket.I was half asleep when I ordered it but was not about to send it back unless I was unhappy with its physical condition upon arrival or the dreaded crinkles/waves upon installation.needless to say I was pretty surprised. I opened my screen and looked for damage and none could be found.I then mounted my screen using not ceiling hooks but the ones that have a solid loop/circle on the end, then I also used some heavy duty spring clips once again a solid loop but one side retracts inward allowing one to then hook the screens metal loop on it and it closes locking it all together securely. from there I just had to do the minor adjustments by placing a level atop the screens case and then unhook one side and either tighten or loosen my loop hooks until I got the screen perfectly level.after that I pulled the screen down and experienced the strong plastic/paint smell I read about, I then proceeded to examine the scrren in full detail, I did notice that my black border is not perfect and the left sides edge seems to come down lower then the rights which makes it so I cant have a perfectly fit 120" image. also I noticed some small stiff ripples in the bottom of the screen near the left sides bottom I examined and realised the material holding the screen inside the bottom tube was jammed in the tube slit when it should be inside the tube and no other part of the screen was like that so I proceeded to use a credit card and push the material into the tube and viola the wrinkles dissaperaed.I examined some more and noticed the minor curving in of the side everyone seems so fond of lol . it didnt bother me too much because it curves in about 1" tops and its a 2" border also I cant go all the way to the black because of the uneven top black border.I made my screensize to where there is about 2" from the black border all the way around and nothing bad can be said about the quality images im getting from this screen no waves ,wrinkles or anything else to complain about especially considering the price of such a huge screen, this is so much better then lcd tv's are and the viewing angle is perfect no matter where I view from, no hot spots were present, and colors really pop on this screen, if you are using lcd then blacks may appear kinda light at times due to being a white screen and all. if you are considering a grey/silver screen just remember that those will make your blacks darker but everything else will get darker as well.overall I love the new screen and if ya want a good heavy duty pull down and willing to possibly inspect and sacrifice a few inches of the 120" screen you then this screen is for you. I have read many bad things about this screen many of which I encountered myself, however the making an install plan was the only real work involved after that it was a little inspection and some minor workings and viola movie perfection.Highly recommended to get the 2 day shipping mine came out to $216.00 shipped. this way the screen doesnt go on a long round and about trip to your home its picked up taken to the facility for a short period of time and arrives at your home. the super saver its gonna be riding conveyor after converor and probably ride on three or more trucks which is just asking for damage to occur.
This unit is a piece of crap. Philips neglects to tell you one small, important thing: there are *many* brand name CDRs that simply *WILL NOT WORK* with this model. That's right, you can buy a spindle full of DA CDRs from TDK or DigitalMedia and not a *SINGLE ONE* will work on this device!Of course Philips never bothers to mention this. They act like all you need to make sure of is that you're buying DA CDRs. Don't believe it!I have not gotten a single 80 minute CDR to work on this piece of crap. Not a one.Philips 74s work, and, so far, 2 out of 3 Maxell 74s have worked, but don't for a moment think this is going to be like a tape recorder. You can't just go out and buy any brand of DA CDR! The wrong brands will get &quot;OPC ERRORs&quot; and the unit will refuse to record them.Calling the company doesn't help, either. The operator I first spoke to had never heard of the 785! He works at PHILIPS and he's never heard of one of their products! Twice the company told me I would get a call from a technician &quot;within 24 hours&quot;. Twice the technician failed to call.My advice: do not buy from Philips. They do not deliver what they promise. I got royally screwed by this company and bought a spindle full of the type of DA CDRs they told me would work. Not ONE DOES!
Best photo printer I ever have owned. Easy set-up. Quick printing, great colors, love the little LCD screen that shows the picture as it prints. Reads directly from compact flash card; no computer needed. Ink and paper are expensive, but I'm worth it.Downside: paper path a little convoluted but no problems. Perfect companion for my Nikon CoolPix 5400 digital camera.
I bought this tv a few months ago after a lot of debate. Sony always seemed to be the more expensive product, then it went on sale. 13,999 was the sale. after having to buy the necessary stand for 200, the sale price kind of vanished. Keep in mind that you will need some sort of stand for this unit as it sits too low for good viewing angle without it. The picture is great. As most people say, unless you have a good cable signal, the flaws will be very evident. But I bought this for movies. DVD's look awesome!! I only wish it was widescreen as most all dvd's come in 16:9 format. I know, why did I buy a 4:6 aspect then? Well, I don't like how if you are watching normal tv and the picture is cut down. I would definitely recommend this tv to others, but I would warn people to weigh their priorities.
The quality of this product was horrible. When you held it, you could feel how cheaply made it was. I was very dissatisfied.
Got this for a steal at $120. Well constructed and gives sharp and clear images. It's easy to focus and the relatively heavy weight makes it more stable.
***Update - This Problem is even recognized by the manufacturerI was impressed at the NavPix technology on reading the description so wanted to give this unit a try even though there is not much review around. When I got the unit everything looked fine and it got the GPS Fix in about 2-3 minutes and even properly located my house. Then tried few POIs and other setting and even drove to an address and it did what it should. Just when I thought this is good buy, problems started.The next day it just won't Turn On using the Power Switch. Had to every time Switch off the battery and turn on the battery, then it will go through all the initial set up taking 10-20 minutes to Load the maps, get the GPS Fix etc etc. Immediately I asked for a replacement and it came and that Unit was even WORSE, it won't Turn ON AT ALL, even using the Battery Switch. I don't know if it is something with me alone or it happens in most of the units. Customer support won't even answer the phone!I had to return the second unit and get the Money Back!! Planning to with the Nuvi.I would suggest not to plan on purchasing one and steer way clear of this. But have to agree it was good when it worked, but that is something which did not happen for me all the time!
I have owned two iPods before, but after using my new Zune for a few days I'm liking it so much, is it perfect? no, were my iPods perfect? no.Plus I really like the interface, much nicer than the iPod's white screen.Also the spanish music selection is way larger than the iTunes has and I have acces to all of them with my subscription.
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.
I've had the camera for several weeks and it takes great pictures. Even large bow-ups are great. It's also simple to use, yet has manual controls for the pros. What it lacks is manual focus and a hi-res video mode like the z740 model. whyonly put low-res video in such a fine camera? With the epson r800 printer, the pictures have fine detail and great color saturation. This is onee camera I would recommend, but with caveats.
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.
The MacBook Pro has many issues which is why I am rating it at 2 stars. There are much better laptops available. Be aware the price offered here at Amazon by third party dealers is not the cheapest available. Apple sells it for less than the current price shown. The strongest thing going for the system is it's operating system which gives a brief breath of fresh air from the coldness found in Windows. There is also a strong community of users who will help you out and a friendly customer service team.The main issues are a screen which is horrific. Apple can no longer be known for graphics. The maximum resolution found on the screen is less than other models sold by their competitors. This is how this system was designed. Investigate.The MacBook Pro screens have a defect affecting most of the production currently. The lower 1/3 of the screen will have a yellowish/golden hue. The very top of the monitor has a 1mm bright white line. The tones from top to bottom are inconsistent. The screens background helps to mask the problem but you will see it if you ever do any work with the system.The viewing angle is very narrow. If your head leaves a 4 inch box the screen is almost unreadible and will be golden in color. This is due to the "LED" backlighting system. Investigate.If you are still intent on an Macbook look at the 17 inch model. You will notice the 17" is the most commonly reviewed model because the other ones will be horribly received. It does not use the LED backlighting and the maximum resolution is higher.The second main issue is something Mac users are referring to as "Kernel panic". It is the same thing as Microsoft's notorius "blue screen of death"except the cause is the hardware. Should your system have "kernel panic" you will have a locked up, unusable system. The work will have gone unsaved and you will be out of the notebook for 3 weeks as they repair the brand new system. Investigate this further.Yes, stick a fork in it. This model is a turkey.
Here's a product that actually does what it says it will. I think of all the years I have spent endless hours slicing cucumbers for homemade pickles when I could have had one of these!
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.
This product seems like a great idea but I ended up returning it. I bought it so my girlfriend can get to her schoolwork on my computer or her laptop and also use the printer without mine being on. The web access seems neat too, but the problem with this product is in the interface. I could see her eyes glaze over when I showed her what she needed to do to use this. I know not everyone wants this, but give me a program she (or someone's parents or children) can open up and understand how to use and I'll buy it. Also had a fan error and was unable to connect to the drive after first day of use, did firmware and software updates for Vista and got my data back from it...scary! This is supposed to be my backup? Not reliable in my opinion.
I needed a waterproof camera for snorkeling and other water activities on a trip to Hawaii. I bought this camera since there were very few choices for product offerings in the waterproof & digital catagories. I am really impressed with this camera as this was my first time snorkeling and I had great pictures (see customer gallery). The camera does require good light, so it is better in shallow water and clear days. I also own a Sony DSC 5MP camera which works better on large scenic pictures for me, but as far as underwater, light, compact, and worry-free this camera totally exceeded my expectations. I normally do not write reviews, but for the first time I felt compelled to let people know that this camera works wonders for use around water.
This bose 321GSii is great for its simplicity and beauty. The media player is good. I have tried alot of dvd types. As long as your computer (real player in PC or laptop) can read the dvd, this bose can will read it just fine.About the true surround sound, I feel it projects sounds around my small room very well. Don't be fool with the comercial demo disc from bestbuy or circuit city. You will be dissapointed for the first few days because the sound you get from your regular movies will not be that good.It does an excellent job on music and nice job on movies. I connect Sony HD receiver to this bose, I got a nice TV sound filling the room and dont want to listen to the speaker from my TV anymore :)I think the base is not quite strong, but after increase the base up to 5 to 8 points. I feel it is good.If you have a small room, and dont want wire everywhere. This system is perfect. I have to admit that this system does not produce good sound effect like having a GOOD 5 speaker system. and this small bose speakers can't beat tower speakers obviously. But when talking about the sound in term of speaker size and beauty, it is just amazing.
Great radio. I take it to work and listen to it all day. Programs and runs the same as all uniden radios. You do need to read the instructions. For an experienced radio hound it is no trouble. For the beginner it has preprogrammed searches to get them started quickly. Great size and is well built. I currently own an 898T also and the sensitivity to signals are the same for both. This is the fifth Bearcat I have owned and it has not let me down!!!
Delivery was fast. All the different attachments will be great for lots of different food items. Being professional grade it should last for years.All in all we are pleased with this item.
I'm a woman and love to take everything with me. It holds my binocular- mid size, my Rebil XTI, 70 x 300 OD long lense, accessories, (I have alot) and how holds my Canon HV20 Camcordor along with a lense for it. It also holds my travel papers, cards, and is easy to move to reach my camera, and above all it fits.In other words it is great!
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.
Many reviews here have complained about fading in an out pictures and horrible image quality. I will assume they have hooked the composite video out to the input of their VCR and got bitten by the MacroVision Copy Protection bug and decided to blame the DVD player. If you don't know what you are doing, ask someone that does before u give an opinion that's based on user error. The Player is fine!!! Buy a TV with S-Video in or better yet Component Input. If not just stay with your 2 head Mono VCR. My only complaint is that some functions on the remote require 2 hands to activate. It would be nice to be able to zoom into a scene without having to move my hand from around my date after all the work that went into getting it there in the first place!!!
Cable came packaged very well, on time. Quality of the cable is great. I'll be going to "Cables to Go" for future needs without a doubt.
These cards are great for the price. I am running 2 of these and may get a 3rd. I am using Windows 7 64Bit, but the trick is to download the NV5000 drivers from Avermedia's website. Once the card is detected everything else is just plug n play. There are more options than I can use at this point, but my favorite is the ability to view my cameras on my iOS devices using Avermedia's free apps and also being able to view the cameras using Internet explorer on any pc on my network. The only bad part of easily adding cameras is I have become a little addicted.
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.
This "Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse" passes all tests for any gaming requirements that you might have. I put my G7(wireless)in storage, no longer have any interrupts during a game.
This television mount is a great buy. It's durable and the price just can't be beat. The only downside was that the display didn't include parts for mounting to steel beams. Other than that, everything was great.
This worked perfectly to improve the picture and audio on my Comcast (non-HD) cable, which was fuzzy before. It's still not perfect, but then, it's cheaper than the monthly premium for HD.The package comes with two 6' coax cables (one of which is for the AC adapter), so it should be all that you need. Note that you'll have to keep this booster plugged in at all times in order for your cable setup to work.
I've kept this in my pocket for four months now with no problems. It solves all my &quot;sneakernet&quot; needs. I've carried stuff from work to home, mac to pc. I threw away six 100meg zip drives from my office because the jumpdrive made them obsolete. Sorry Iomega!
I bought this software because I am a grad student and I had to survey alpine sites around the state of Colorado. I thought it would be great. It was not. The biggest problem is that the maps are out of date. For example several hiking trails are missing. I drove up at least ten roads that had locked gates that were not on the map. Many roads are not labeled or not labeled correctly. It was good for putting waypoints in my GPS, but that is all it was good for.
I bought this to connect my cable to my cable modem and DVR box. I am getting excellent speed on my broadband and HD picture on my TV. No hassles. The splitter is heavier than it looks, as some others have commented. But fixes to the wall without any problems, with the pre-inserted screws.
Got it in the mail, plugged it into the car lighter and it did not work. The red light on the side of it did not go on. I was dupped. I can see why it was so inexpensive. This is junk.
This is one of the most successful models. Once DLink updated their firmware about a year ago, I've never had any problems since. I haven't switched it off for almost a year. It keeps going no problem. I'm heavy user, have a couple web servers, sling box, 2 VOIP phone lines(wired), 3 laptops(WiFi), 1 desktop, 2 iphones (WiFi) using this router. It was easy to setup, security, firewall rules, ip forwarding - piece of cake.I had 2 Linksys before. I cannot even compare. With Linksys , I had to keep power-cycling it at least once a month when performance was degrading. I had to replace two routers before I got to this one. I've never had to look back since.The coverage area is very good. I can access it from basement, without significant loss of signal (the unit is installed on the second floor). I can still access my WiFi from about 100 feet off my house.I got full 300 MBps with the N-type. The worst speed within the house was about 150MBps.Don't buy extended antenna, which D-Link tries to sell you, waste of money, the unit works perfectly without it.Workhorse, look no further.
As this was listed in the category of Photo Scanner and having the ADF option I was amazed at the poor quality of the scans it produced, and forget puttzing around the feeble software provided, it is a mere hodgepodge of optional settings that are more or less useless. This poor excuse for a plain scanner is functionally just a example of third-world country technology getting it's foot in the door with this piece of garbage. I mean the scanner lid backing doesn't even have a white matte background, just the back of the lid of the document feeder which is black, not white, no white balance right!!, so it right off the bat is manufactured with no bearing on image quality..so right there tells you the whole scan is going to be off balance due to the unven background.The document feeder is pure EVIL....BEWARE, chews up your favorite photos, not all, only your FAVORITES!! And documents, huh huh...oh geez. It will make you waste hours trying to figure out why it works so bad, there is no solution other than RETURN IT!!....I think this plastic monstrosity is Christine incarnate come back to screw us over big time....A JOke AVOID>>>>>BEWARE RUN BACK TO THE STORE NOW AND RETURN>>>>>Thank you and have a better 3 days than I have had
The review below does a great job of extolling the virtues of this excellent tripod. I would like to emphasize that the 3001 may be the best non-carbon tripod out there for backcountry travel, whether day trips or extended excursions. I have used it extensively in the Alaskan wilderness with absolutely no problems - it packs light and small, bears sufficient weight for my backcountry rig, and is very durable. One drawback is on chilly evenings and mornings, the aluminum legs get cold! This can easily be fixed, though, with foam pipe insulation.
Very comfortable to wear, after a while you forget it's even on. Very good sound quality for the price. Plastic feels a bit on the cheap side but still looks great. I would recommend it totally...
I use this for work. It work wonderful because sometimes ppl do not want to hear that hold music. Thanks!
I have been using Creative OEM type earbuds since my 1st mp3 player (Creative). I have tried many newer types of earbuds from many companies, including earbuds that came with my Apple products. I am unable to use any type of earbuds other than the Creative. I am hearing impaired and just can not get the sound volume and quality with "premium" earbuds. Here's hoping that the Creative earbuds will always be available!!!
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.
I was really disappointed that product does not work with the latest version of iPod firmware, I'm using iPod version 1.2.3, it will still play sound and video through your TV, but the OSD says "No iPod Connected" so you cannot use the OSD menu features to browse your iPod on the TV which was this products biggest selling point. I even upgraded to the latest HomeDock firmware version from DLO's site but that still did not fix the problem.You can still use the iPods regular menu to select songs and videos directly on your iPod though, but that is definitely not worth the money.So if you have an older version of the iPod software, version 1.2.1 or older, and don't plan on upgrading your iPod ever. Then this is the product might be worth it. Otherwise, wait until they come out with a version that is compatible with the latest iPod versions.
This is my first go at a GPS system and there is nothing negative I can say about this product. I researched a lot of systems and chose Garmin because of their range of products in this category. I recently took a vacation to NH and MA and the traffic is horrendous. Just hitting the detour feature saved me from sitting in a long lines of rush hour traffic. It worked without fail.
Well, this unit was great until it died. Now, like a majority of people who have reviewed this, I am having the exact same problem. I turn it on, it's good for a few moments, (usually less than a minute), and then I hear some thumping from the Sub and deadsies. My guess is it's the power supply or maybe the cooling system, either way, there is a common theme among these units, whatever is defective in mine, is most likely defective in everyone elses.
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.
Very disappointed to receive film with only 41/2 months use by date. ( to be developed by 06/30/13) four rolls are morethan I use in time given. Use be date should be at least a year in future.
great product... arrived in a timely manner. I have had no problems with this bluray player. It has exceeded my expectations greatly! I love it!
Locked up and overheated. The Apple store had great difficulty trying to reset my Ipod - after many tries - it finally reset. They charged me a 10% restocking fee to return it- since they were able to reset the ipod. I could tell it was defective. I have always stayed away from Apple as a PC owner. They have always abused their customers dating back to the earliest Macs with the motherboard scandals. If one owns a Apple computer - they 'got you' like in th old days of the PC. It is like owning an exotic car - it just has to look good - whether or not it works is not really important. It is the style that matters!
I thought that the sound quality was great, also they are most definetly comfortable. There was one thing i didnt liek though, and thta is thw weight, they do weight a little, but compared the other wireless headphones its about average.Bottom line - great sound quality, battery life, and comfort, but could weigh a little less.
I bought this as a birthday present for my husband to take to his office. I set it up at home to see how it sounded, and well, it is staying home now. It's set up in a bedroom, and I think the sound is great. There are four settings to choose from on how you can listen to the music, bass, soft, vocals, and clear. When I have regular rock/top 40 CD's in it, the bass setting is the only one to go with. Classical or jazz music might sound better on a different setting. There is also an equalizer on or off choice, which slightly changes the way it sounds. Their book says that the equalizer on makes music sound more live, although I couldn't really tell. True, those selections are available only with the remote, so you don't want to lose it.I don't mind how the CD player opens upward, that allows the system to be thinner and more attractive in my opinion. I was worried that when I pushed the buttons on the front of it, that the whole unit would slide backwards from the finger pressure, but it is heavy enough to stay put. It is kind of a bummer you can't read the clock when it is dark, but I bought it for music, not to tell time. It has the ability to work as an alarm clock also and can wake you up to your music setting choice. I like that, as I have set it to play music for 5 minutes as a wake up and then it automatically resets itself to do the same thing the following day. You can also set a sleep timer.As for playing CD-R's, mine plays one I made on my computer using a standard Memorex CD-R and the Veritas computer program. I'm not thrilled with the antenna sticking up there, as someone else said, but I was able to easily find 12 stations to program. Reception will undoubtably be different for everyone. Overall, I think it is a sweet machine, it made the old AWAI boombox we were using sound like a cheap radio. I might just buy another one to put in the kitchen.........
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.
Plugs in easier and allows me to upload/download again. Longer screw than original and easier to to attach to the unit.
I purchased this head and Bogen - Manfrotto Pro MagFiber Tripod for backpacking trips. The head moves smoothly and is easily adjustable, weighing a little over a pound. It has a nice, wide camera platform wich really holds my Mamiya medium format camera well and is more than adequate for my 35mm film camera. I love the adjustable levers that swing out of the way of the camera after making adjustments. The levers are plastic, although they feel like the high strength variety. I'm hoping that they will take the abuse that is possible on the outside of my backpack. Many photographers prefer ball type heads but I have always liked the 3-D types for making seperate, minute adjustments in composition for hoizontal and verticle. After shoping for tripod heads at Amazon and cheking out the info on the manufacturers sites, I decided to purchase this one, considering that it is very light weight for how solid it is and what it does.
No complaints! I've had it a month and I totally love it!
Great price and just what I needed for my work. This item has saved us a lot of money because of how it works...
I'm in the city, so I already get a lot of stations - I wanted them even cleaner and more potent through my Sangean hd1 radio tuner. By adding replacing the antenna that came with the unit with the Crane, I got more oomph in the bass (and it was still tight, without spreading out) and more fullness and musicality in the treble. Sounds like a lot of flowery talk, but it did improve the sound. Was it a night and day change? No - with the exception of small chamber ensembles played on our classical station - WOW, better than a cd and about as good as nice vinyl. Did I expect to improve my 8 grand system phenominally or to a point that I couldn't live without it with a 30$ atenna, no - but there was an improvement.In the end, it works, no huge change, and I guess that some people could see similar or better improvements for relatively cheap by upgrading their interconnect wires. It did make a better sound and I'm keeping them.
I bought my Lexar 128mb JumpDrive when the cost was much higher, and I still consider it a bargain. Large enough for most storage requirements, small enough to carry around in my pocket -- it's a perfect solution to so many computer needs!I have to switch files among several computers: my Mac at home, my PC at work, a Mac laptop and a PC laptop. I don't know how I did it before I had my Lexar!
Ordered and received within a week regular mail. Thanks great service. First time purchaser
The purpose of this review is to inform customers of the poor service provided by I/O Magic. I had bought a problematic DVD drive. A technician suggested I acquire an RMA but subsequent attempts to do so were unsuccessful. After a couple of months of no replies, I decided to simply buy a new drive from another manufacturer which got rave reviews.
When I got this for my iphone 4 it worked very well for first couple of weeks and then i started hearing a lot of noise, one day i wasnt able to use it at all because the only thing that i use hearing was the noise but then next day it got better. So overall now a good product, if someone knows of a better auto cassette adapter then this let me know. I am ok to spend money but would like to have a nice adapter.
The macBook Pro it's just great for photogrephers becase it have an extraodinary wide screen and incredible image quality.
Bought this to replace my Targus universal adapter which I bought for $80 and which gave out after 3 months. Immediately on opening this felt like a more sturdy product with tighter connections and less individual parts. Overall a good buy with the option to get it overnight.
I have owned this really neat player for 2 years. I am very happy with the sound, the controls and the the directory structure. Battery life is acceptable. Even with all that, I need to buy something else.The reason? The "subpack" that plugs into the bottom of the player, which allows the device to charge, is so poorly designed that I have resorted to a team of rubber bands to keep the charger attached. That worked for a couple of months until the weird "subpack" cracked in half. No more ability to charge the device until I find a new adapter. Here is a link to the currently non-in-stock replacement part on Amazon. [...]Bottom line? Don't buy this player.
This unit is not straight forward to install and undoubtedly Linksys Technical Support is deficient in its ability to support it. That said, once installed, the print server is a beauty. I print large documents several hundred pages long from time to time and whereas two other wireless units I tried fall over badly, this one just eats them up.The key thing is to to get the most up to date firmware: 6047. This does not yet appear to be available from the Linksys site but can be obtained from www.linksysinfo.org. Once that is installed, everything becomes much easier.Connect the unit up by cable to your router and install it, including setting the security. The new firmware supports WPA-PSK. Once everything is working, power it down and remove the cable connection. After a moment power it back up and the wireless connection will kick in. It is sensible to do all of the above in stages and check how you are doing but it is necessary to power the unit down and back up when changing from cable to wireless and vice versa.I hope this helps.
The price was good. The quality of material is durable. Small enough to take along on a vacation. Too large to keep in the car for everyday use.
It certainly gets the electrons from my video card to my monitor. What will they think of next ???
This is the closest area I could write about the Netgear FA311. You CAN'T use it. On a simple network with 3 computers and a SMC hub, it either locked my computer or made my computer reboot consistently. I thought it was conflicting with my modem - took that out and did no good. I thought maybe it was the hub.Just added Earthlink to the house with a Netgear RP614 Router (THAT ROUTER DEFINITELY ROCKS:)), the cable modem and the other 2 pcs and the card STILL locked up my pc. I replaced the card with an old 3COM Soho card - no problems. I had all 3 computers (2 win98 and 1xp home all with 3com network cards with a motorola cable modem) running with smooth sailing. If you need a good network card, try 3COM.
I got my Zen 2 months ago and I just love it. I like the fact that it's so small. I can put it in my pocket and listen to tunes any time and anywhere I want. The only time it froze up on me was when I was trying to hook it up to play on my car radio with an adapator I bought at a store. The adapater sucked all the juice out of the battery on my Zen. Once I hooked it up to my computer and recharged the battery it worked just fine, and I haven't tried hooking it up to my car again. I also haven't had any other problems with it freezing up. Could be because I've never used the software that it came with since I use Napster. Bought a cover to protect it and a small digital camera case to keep it in as well. Like everyone else, I absolutely hated the ear buds that came with it, so I bought different ones. This product has been everything I wanted and more, and the price was perfect for me. I could not be happier.
When it worked, it did what I wanted it to do which was to calculate my electricity usage on appliances, stereos, TV's, etc., whether they're on or off. However, when checking my stereo outlet overnight, the next morning it was beeping and flashing. I contacted tech support which said "The Kill-a-watt is designed to operate at up to 15 Amps continuous. Above 15 Amps, the display will flash and a warning tone will sound immediately. The unit can withstand a maximum surge current of 29.0 A, for a short period (one second). The unit is equipped with a non-user-serviceable fuse. This warning tone can not be disabled and should not be. It is a safety feature we have built into the unit." There is no way my wall circuit exceeded 29 Amps. Even if it did, they could have incorporated a reset button into the design. Warranty is ONLY 6 months. Apparently they don't have much confidence in their product. I gave it 2 stars, only because it did work within their warranty period.
this travel case looks good. I haven't used it now, so I hope it can endure the long journey and keep good working!
I love these headphones! The best thing is the volume control in the line. The sound quality is terrific! I don' t care for the ones that go in your ears, so this one is great for me.
This monitor is simply excellent. We bought two for our small company, and plan to buy more. It enhances everything you do, and is great for graphic design, schematic capture, board layout, etc.Our two monitors do not have the power button issue that the other user mentioned. Perhaps he is confused by the fact that it's a capacitance push-button. You don't press it, you simply place your finger over it.Be sure that your graphics card can support this monitor at native resolution. The card needs to have enough umph, and a DVI-D dual link connector.
received on time and in good condition. My PC is flying well.Thank you
I had a Cheap Argus, Bought this for a friend, NOW I am going to buy me a real Camera. So easy to use, my 10yr. old p/u in sec. I would rec. it to everyone. Great Camera for money. Get extra mem card. &amp; batt. charger. Check around for better prices. Also, Software is really good too. So easy to delete and view on TV, good color and adj. easy. show slides.. Awesome Job. Indoors and outdoors. I also am going to get Printer. What-a-set-up! Truly a Blessing...
I purchased the Powerduo to charge a variety of electronics during travel. While it comes with iPod cables, you can use your own USB cable to charge just about anything. On a recent trip, I used it to charge my GPS, Palm, MP3 player and PVP. Even though I didn't really need the extra iPod cable, the 9756 offered the best value compared to other options.
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 used to have to reboot the router once a week to get a stable connectivity to the internet. Now with the firmware 1.0.32.2, the problem is gone. I have 2 laptops connected to the router via wireless, and a D-Link VoIP adapter (provided by Vonage) connected via Ethernet port, everything is working great. I don't see any issue with FTP - I have been using Limewire client and Windows FTP client regularly.
Great product, worked exactly as I had hoped. The stickers lasted for about 18 months before the 'ba' key came off. But 18 months for this price is well worth it. I just ordered another pack to replace as they fall off.
The black cartidge had leaked in a air tight bag upon arrival, the color cartridge was fine. Had to return them as a set, received credit. Return was no problem.
Bought the router las week to replace a Linksys that constantly dropped the signal. Installation was easy and I get full bars in my 4500 sqft house. Very satisfactory performance. I did not use the wizard to install. Just got the dsl PPPoE info and configured the router setting via a direct cable. It took only about 10 minutes. Highly recommend.
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!
Do not waste your money on this. It is not worth my time to even return it. Does not work on my HP laptop running Windows XP SP2 nor on my Vista (as a test).
Pro: Good design, cute bagCons: Only suitable for one body and one lien!!
I have now owned this ethernet cable for almost a year. It has worked perfectly, I haven't had any part of it malfunction. I've learned over the years not to mess with the clips that hold the cable in too much, or they break. So I have paid attention to those and made sure not to break them off. Otherwise, cables on Amazon are an amazing value, and I will never pay the inflated prices at an electronics store again.
First CL-P0075 I received did not provide sufficient fan speed so I returned it for a replacement. The replacement cooler is working as advertised and keeping the CPU at least 10 degrees cooler than the previous cooler I was using. It was easy to install.
Best for my purpose.Recommend for everybody who doesn't like to move mouseround pad.
Excellent picture, easy setup. Just one problem when rebooting computer cam won't work until unplugging the cam and replugging it in again. Once that's down works perfect again
some others say it's loose but mine fits snug on both ends plus it works perfect for an anolog output out of a laptop to a tv.
This item new did not work. The Memorex customer support advised its return and had no suggestions to get it to work. It is no longer produced. I would advise against purchasing this DVD non-player.
I'm no microsoft or apple fanboy. I used to have an ipod (just like nearly everybody else on the planet), but now, I've changed to the Zune, and I couldn't be happier.Also, just for random tidbit, the Zune software has vastly been improved since the Zune was first released. It's a lot more stable, and runs very smoothly on my XP Pro machine.Pros:Large clear screenFeels great in handSuperior sound quality to ANY iPod on the market.Great UINo more irritating click wheel. The d-pad buttons work great along with the interface.Custom wallpapersCons:Very limited video format playback (wmv)Meta Tag support on Zune software is very janky. Sometimes the Meta Tags won't even be edited to what you want.No gapless/lossless at the moment (Might be in later with a firmware update?)
I had a small version of salad shooter, it was great, used it for so many years, but now the blade was dull, and I kind have to push the veggy into the machine to be cut them. I decided the next salad shooter I buy should be slightly larger. So I bought this salad shooter professional series, which is great, having some features that are so important in a kitchen where cooking takes place almost every day: multiple cones to change, large feeding place for the veggy, fast, light, eassy to clean including in the dishwasher,still small enough to store in small spaces,efortless to cut and shread your veggy, no need for knife and cutting board.What I like the most about this product is the fact that when I put veggy in it to be cut, shread..., the machine almost vaccum them in to be cut, so I do not have to push it in, probable du to sharp blades an fast speed of rotation of the blades. This way your work is done in no time.In my oppinion it is a tool you must have in the kitchen.
I never write reviews for products but this one was just so bad that I had to write one. I bought this transmitter, used in gleefully for a week. And then it stopped working completely. Waste of money.
GOOD: The mStand raises my 15" MacBook Pro to the same eye level as my 22" LCD external monitor, has good aesthetics with or without the laptop present, acts as a heat sink, and gives me space underneath for laptop accessories such as USB hub, charger, card reader, etc. It is perfect for a solitary laptop with no external monitor. Cheaper via Amazon than Rain's own webpage or anywhere else.BAD: The cut-out for the laptop lid release needs to be a little deeper and wider (but its still entirely functional), although the stand can be set adjacent to an external monitor, plugging in the charging/speaker/USB cables into the laptop obscures the lower part of the external monitor somewhat, but is minimal if you position the cords so they route underneath the stand.CONCLUSION: Best looking, functional stand for my MacBook available!
This headset is the opposite of a Dr Dree's headset: not to bassy, just the real flat sound your ears deserve. I'm a music composer and producer. I needed a headset for mixing down tracks on my laptop when I'm traveling. This headset was highly recommended by a fellow music composer. I'm glad I bought it.
This is the first inexpensive external USB sound card that produces good sound, doesn't stutter, and doesn't tax CPU much. I use the device to play music via 5.1 system that includes 5.1 A/V receiver and floor speakers. I am not audiophile, but I can tell the diff between cheap and solid. This sound card is not state of the art, but it is solid. It has beaten my expectations regarding sound quality. It's designed very well and has very easy to use software. Use QSizzle effect for best equalizer settings. People who claim to be audiophiles and complain about $29 device need to get some perspective. This card is well worth the money.
If you like to play for long times you probably know how short a battery life can be... This product works great because you dont have to stop the fun .. you can charge your batteries even while you are playing... Enjoy it !
I was hesitant to purchase a camera without actually seeing it in a store or trying it out. I was very pleased with how easy it was to use immediately out of the box. I haven't tried all the bells and whistles on it - just basic pictures and video (I haven't had time to read the manual) but I'm very happy with the basic camera. The clarity is excellent and the sound is very good. I am disappointed that it is difficult to find a power cord (so far, I've only found it though Fujifilm on-line) for the camera, so that it saves the batteries when downloading pictures or video.
Few month ago I asked a fellow motorcycle rider about a bag he was carrying - he said timbuk2. He liked it a lot, however, he said, his was too big and the laptop was kinda all over the place.So I paid a little extra and got the one that was made to carry a laptop.Since I work in downtown, I ethier ride my motorcycle or Bart (train). This bag is great for either - it's easy on/off and stays with you at 80 MPH+.The space is adequate for your laptop, gym gear and a water bottle, however I wouldn't call this bag large -it's just the right size.If you are on the go and want something that looks good within a $100 budget - Get It - that's my verdict.
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.
I really like using this charger as you have two slots to use, one can be for your phone, other for itouch, or both for phones. Shipping was also really fast.
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.
This is the worse filter I have ever used. It is not coated with the light reflects and refracts so easily. Not suitalbe for use as anything except as a coaster.
Here's a review from an average guy...maybe below average in regard to photography. I have owned a Nikon D50 for about a year. I primarily shoot in Auto, but make small jumps into manual-land. My problem is that I do not have time to experiment with family, work, etc.At any rate, I just got the SB400. After reading Ken Rockwell rave about bouncing the old flash, I had to give it a try. Needless to say, he was spot on. Bounced flash gets rid of the shine and glare that direct flash can give you. It allows for a natural, evenly distributed amount of light in the picture--which hugely reduces shadows.Even a total novice like me (but an enthusiastic novice!) can appreciate this added dimension to my pics. I think, if I am reading the specs correctly, I am getting double the range of my D50's pop-up. You can also realize the potential of your fps...it is a "speedlight" and this flash can keep up with my camera.All in all, a superb purchase for the price. BUT...read all the specs on this little guy before buying. Make sure it does what you are looking for. I won't be "commanding" a bunch of these flashes, or rotating it to the side, or shooting from 150 feet away, so this was all I needed.
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)
When I checked on the apple site, this was not available. The other products that were available had decent ratings, but almost all had a similar complaint - the computer slips (sometimes, all the time, after some time). This one is great because it has the little lip in the front that holds it securely - but (at least for my computer) doesn't cover your dvd drive or the remote control sensor. It is also very sturdy and looks like a work of art - it is made out of one piece of metal. I'm considering buying another for another room where I often move my computer to watch movies.
I like this charger & the batteries. The batteries hold a charge a long time, and the charger works well (especially if you leave them in overnight). The downside to it is that the charger doesn't work as well with other rechargeable battery types, even other Ni-MH rechargeables. Haven't figured out why ...
So here's the deal: This stand is epic except that whatever glue they use for the friction pads will eventually break down when exposed to higher temperatures. If your laptop has hotspots where the friction pads would end up (remember the dimensions are 10 x 9.3), then over time they will slip out of place and your laptop will slip out of place with it. In my experience, it's been a very gradual thing so I've never felt my laptop to be in any risk from it - just more of a minor annoyance. When I get around to it, I'll find an appropriate glue to reattach the pads more permanently.Other than that, this stand is perfect for a faux dual monitor setup with my desktop using Synergy.
had to return to store does not support nt
Was exactly how it should even though I haven't gotten around to using it fully yet swing as I just got a new D3000 I will get to using it again very soon.
Immediately after inserting this new stylus into my Palm Tungsten e2, I felt it was not the same as the original. It does not fall naturally into its slot, but needs a helping push into it home position.But, the main problem is the threads on the black top immediately started stripping. Withing a week, it fell off. I solved the problem by super-gluing it back into place, since I don't need that pin-point tip to reset the Palm and I don't plan on using my Tungsten e2 much longer; I just upgraded to a smart phone.Metal Stylus for Palm (PalmOne) Tungsten E, E2 w/Black Tip-=- Craig A. Lance
The product failed after only 8 months of operation.Called Cisco. They refuse to support the product and will not even talk to the customer because it was purchased through Amazon.Called Amazon. They are currently giving me the run around.Very unhappy customer!For all the satisfaction this product will bring you, you may as well flush your $300+ down the toilet!
Item arrive quick and was what was stated on sale. Would buy in future from this seller.
This is simple the best product for your PENTAX! Protect your camera, easy to open and close with its magnetic piece. You can also attache it to your belt.You will not be dissapointed!
I got this for my PC games. Truthfully, you can't fit much in it. Not even all of my games fit, so I may buy another. It came fully put together, which is nice. It's a bit light weight and flimsy, but it's good for what it's intended.
This item works great and came with the appropriate adapter to hook up to the computer. The software was easy to intall and quick to set-up and sync. I am very proud of my Logitech product.
I bought this for my Son for Christmas. When he hooked it up for his lap top ,it didn;t work. I already talked to some one there about it and I sent it back to you already.
This bag is just the right size to carry my SLR with lense attached, plus my zoom lens and my speedlight. The pocket in the front can hold additional small items like your battery or some cards. I'll be using this bag on hikes, rather than my laarger bag which tends to be too much for hiking. Very sturdy construction!
If and when your computer dies, it doesn't have to be the end of your data files. If the harddrive is still functional, one of these little gadgets will allow you to retrieve the data files on your new computer. Or if you just happen to have an extra harddrive around, or find a really good sale on one, these are great for external storage in case your computer dies again. Definitely worth the price.
This thing is worthless. I bought it for road trips, but it barely works in the car. Tons of static.
I now have 2 TVs, my phones, a jacuzzi tub, and my Tivo DVR protected by Belkin Surge Protectors. This particular one is excellent where you have limited room and only need to protect one device. I also have a similar cube with phone line connectors in the bottom. Before I bought them, I lost 2 TVs, my jacuzzi tub controls, and my cordless phones to lightning strike. Since installing them, I haven't lost a single appliance.
I am using the visor in my 2008 Toyota Corolla and, after some minor adjusting, it fits perfectly. I don't use the vanity mirror all that much but it is accessible as promised.
Sound is very comparable to the more expensiveBose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black)but this a far better value. The buttons on the unit could use some work, the remote feels cheap and sometimes takes some waving around to get it to work. Can't beat the sound for the price!
At first it works good. I've owned mine for about 2 weeks and the sound quality is terrible, I need to go buy a new one already. Save yourself some time and just get one that doesn't cost $.01
Bought this Camera for Christmas for myself. I looked at alot of cameras and read alot of reviews,this camera has a great zoom,and you can add lens for wide angle and more zoom. Canon has a good computer program,very easy to use.You can't go wrong with this camera,very easy to use for the first timer.
Easily the best finger-operated trackball I have ever used. For right-handers only, but that's not a problem for me. The design and button placement are perfect.The only drawback is that it still uses the old Logitech plug-in receiver. This would be a perfect device if it upgraded to Bluetooth, or even just to Logitech's USB dongle.
this camera rocks, if you want something to just take to a party or a bbq, or just a night out on the town, this camera does the trick, i love it!
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.
This works very nicely with my 2011 13" MacBook Air. Height adjustment would be nice but is not terribly necessary.Rain Design mStand - Notebook stand
I was given my first salad-shooter 20 years ago. It took a lot of use - grated mostly cheese because there is nothing as good as fresh-grated cheese. The motor was sounding really loud and stressed so I upgraded to the professional model. I love it! I use it mainly for grating zuchinni, cheese and slicing cucumbers.
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
First off: These headphones sound fantastic. Since their debut a decade ago, they've become one of the standards against which all other headphones are compared. Audiophiles describe the HD 650s as "euphonic" (as opposed to the more neutral HD 600s). I particularly love the warm, rich vocals these headphones produce.Comfort-wise, these are good but not great. At 9.1 ounces, they're lighter than most audiophile headphones. But I still feel some strain on my neck and a slight pinch on my ears after extended wear, as is the case with nearly all headphones I've tried. The most comfortable headphones I've tried? TheBose QuietComfort 15s, which are slightly lighter (7.4 ounces) and distribute that weight evenly around my ears. The QC15s also have modernity on their side: A single thin cable with iPhone controls and in-line microphone, rather than a thick split cable with a 1/8" plug; a nice carrying case you can fit in your backpack rather than the shoebox the HD 650s come in; low impedance so that you can get plenty of volume out of an iPhone.Of course, comparing the HD 650s with the QuietComfort 15s is apples to oranges. These are audiophile headphones intended for use at home with an amp; the QC 15s are travel headphones, best-suited to wearing on planes and trains (where their active noise cancellation shines). But my ideal headphones would combine the lightness, comfort, and portability of the QC 15s with the rich sound of the HD 650s. As far as I can tell, those perfect headphones don't exist yet.
I am writing this review in order to let the public know, That you too can have practically brand new items for half the cost. The product I ordered was a Apple Ipod (2Nd Generation) when I recieved it, I was very impressed. my Ipod is like New & plays perfect. I Highly recommend this sit to anyone. Patricia
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 have been using one of these on a daily basis for about a year now. I play online games and skype with my son who is away at college. I love that I can just unplug the end and take it with me to use as a portable laptop mic.I also like using the desktop feature as opposed to a headset - so I can get up and move around without being attached to my computer.Sound quality is just fine - and can't beat the price. I bought a few for my son's friends who always seem to forget or break their headsets when they come over to game. Highly recommended.Just an aside - the photo shown is actually the stand without the little microphone tip. The microphone plugs into that end - and actually has a swivel tip to provide directional use - both on the stand or on your laptop.
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.
I am furious.A year and a half ago I got the dew detection error after a winter weekend ski trip and figured that perhaps some snow had gotten into the camera when I was changing tapes.I called Panasonic's customer service and since it was still under warranty, I shipped the camera to someplace in Indiana and after about 5 weeks it was returned and I thought okay. All is hunky dory now. So I had to pay $25 out of pocket to ship this defective DV camera to be repaired. But now it seem to work just fine.Then a few months later, out of curiousity I logged onto Amazon to read the reviews of my camera. That was when I found out that this 'dew detection error' appears to be a common problem with this particular model (and perhaps even other Panasonic models as well.If this is indeed the case, why then hasn't Panasonic issued a recall on this model?Flash forward to ....THIS MORNING just about 3 hours ago...I get the old 'dew detection error' again when I was trying to film my twin boys in our backyard. Family friendly camera? Huh? Dew detection in the middle of a draught? It hasn't rained here in WEEKS!!! The camera is as DRY as a BONE. And the error message won't stop! I could probably aim a hairdryer at this camera for several hours and still get this error message. And there is nothing you can do. It shuts the camera off after 10 seconds and tells you to eject the tape.I am so angry right now and I KNOW that by now my warranty has run out so now i am stuck with--as another customer wrote--a very expensive paperweight. UNBELIEVABLE. I plan to phone Panasonic today and find out if there's any recourse. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA PEOPLE. I usually trust the Panasonic brand, but in this case I would advise going with another brand at least for a digital camera.--Bill
I bought a cheap one and it broke. This one didn't. I'm satisfied with its performance.
After did a lot of research, I bought a Garmin Streetpilot C340 from here at amazon. but when I was downloading the updates from Garmin website, the c340 was dead, it said that "system software missing", I have to return it back to amazon.
I used to have a regular (non-bluetooth) wireless mouse and keyboard with my computer, and it would kill me that the range wasn't more than 3-feet. The signal from the bluetooth mouse and keyboard works great from anywhere in my apartment. The signal never seems to degrade even while playing FPS or RTS games. The mouse charger is handy and the battery life in the mouse and keyboard is plenty.
awesome Photo studio, stands perfectly, arrived on time, nice cam stand, lights weren't bright enough for me though.
I'm very pleased with the print quality and the ease of use. I also like that you can close the front and the back when not in use to keep dust from getting into the machine. The Easy Photo Print software is truly easy to use. This is a really good buy for the quality. I definitly recommend this printer.
I have been very satisfied with this product. It has provided more protected outlets needed for all my electronic equipment. I recommend this product.
As an original product,it is exactly what I bought. I am sure it will last as long as the first one which came with the camera. I like to buy original products to be sure it will fit the camera.
This device works very well. Bad weather here in Texas all week. Voltage all over the place but kept voltage at 120 volts and shut down unit twice during storms when voltage overload occurred. Highly Recommended!!
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.
After struggling with all the abberations(chromatic & flare) from using a cheap set of closeup filters,i investigated & found the Canon 250D 4X closeup diopter. Although relatively pricey, i swallowed hard & ordered the Canon 250D from Amazon. When it arrived i put it on my Sony DSC-H2's lens adapter & discovered a revelation; the quality of the Canon 250D's 2 lens elements eliminated all the chromatic abberations & flare artifacts that were present when using cheap closeup filters. Now instead of fighting my composition for a closeup & spending time trying to edit out all the abberations i was getting great closeup images. This closeup lens can be used with any 58mm threaded lens. I have even used it on other larger thread lens with a step down adapter, you just need to be aware of possible vignetting.
I ordered this item - it was delivered as promised - the price was reasonable - and the OEM unit works perfectly - I will buy here again
I bought this drive about a month ago and it works great. It was easy to set up and it works very much like a large USB flash drive. I mainly use the My Book for backup purposes and leave it turned off a majority of the time.
Started with Replay TV almost 4 years ago. Its "commercial skip" feature misfired often enough that I didn't use it. Used my friend's Time Warner set-top box while house sitting for 2 weeks and if you think that has anywhere near the functionality of a Tivo you will be sorely disappointed. Upgraded to the 80 hour Tivo and found it as easy to set up as a VCR and I even have both cable *and* satellite inputs (it accepts both at the same time). When using the cable, there's a trick so that you can record one show while watching another live show -- see Tivo FAQ's (you can always do that if the show you're watching is one you've already recorded). One minor glitch I had was cleared up by Tivo's tech people which I found very friendly. Tivo has the most advanced and easy-to-use software (in contrast to Replay and cable or satellite set-top boxes). With set-top boxes it's said that they will not be permitting you to record their Video On Demand features. With Tivo, you record anything you want and transfer what you want to VHS tape or DVD (if you have a DVD burner). Just buy the "lifetime" Tivo subscription -- that $299 will amortize itself in no time -- better than paying a monthly fee to Tivo or to your satellite or cable provider which could be raised at any time. If you're new to DVR, you won't believe how many times you will start using simple functions like pausing live TV to get something from the fridge or replaying a 30 second clip because you missed what they said or because something hilarious happened that you want to see again a couple of times. You'll purposely start watching a news show 15 minutes after it begins so you can start it from the beginning and skip thru either commercials or segments you're bored with. As you skip forward, you're catching up with live TV, thus a 30 minute sitcom is watched in 20 minutes, a 60 minute drama is watch in 40 minutes. If you don't want to watch a news segment that's been already over-played, just skip past it. When you come home, it's nothing at all like a VCR. All your recorded programs show up on the TV (like files on a computer terminal). Just choose the one you want to watch first. If you discover it's a rerun that you've seen, just delete it like you delete a file on the computer -- blip, it's gone -- no fast forwarding to the next show like with a VCR. Now that's efficiency! If, in your opinion, there's only about 4 hours of good programming on in a 2-week period, that's the best reason to get Tivo. You look at the programs coming up over the next 2 weeks and choose those programs that may interest you. If a few turn out to be duds, blip, just delete them when you play the first minute and are disappointed. Just move on to another item on your "Now Playing" list. People with Tivo don't channel surf, they have enough in programming already stored on their hard-drive that they can always pick something of interest. Personally, I find the larger capacity storage (80hr. vs. 40hr) worth it for only a $100 difference in price, but either way, get one of the Tivo's.
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.
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.
Works well and sounds real good. Easy to use and set up the preset buttons for the different stations. Good buy.
320x240 is about the quality of the instant Polaroid cameras - not great, but more than adequate for quick snaps. The eyemodule is so small you can take it with you everywhere and take some photos you would otherwise miss. My 2-1/2 year old daughter loves it because she can see the pictures right away on the Visor screen. I print them out 6 or 8 to an 8.5x11 page and they look fine at that size. It's really a fun challenge to try to create a good photograph with that few pixels. I'm planning to create an online gallery of images soon. The time-lapse feature is a lot of fun - set it up and the camera will capture images at intervals you have set. Snapped into the Visor, it doesn't look like a camera, so you can take candid shots and no one even knows you are taking photos. Color images are about 190 KBytes each, so you will want the 8 MB version of the Visor. I can imagine real estate agents, insurance adjusters, salespeople, househunters, and anyone with kids will enjoy this cool little camera. My other digital camera is a Kodak DC260 with 1536x1024 resolution. The eyemodule is clearly no competition for it, but they both have a place and a purpose. The eyemodule is a fraction of the price, much smaller in size, and can grab a shot within a second of turning it on. Think of the eyemodule as a very small, more flexible digital alternative to Polaroids and you won't be disappointed. At over $1 a shot for Polaroids, the eyemodule will quickly pay for itself too.
I just received a pack of these. Already tried to burn 5 discs. Capacity is supposed to be 4.7 GB. The Photodex show I tried to burn is 52 minutes (capacity supposedly 120 Minutes) All of them stopped after 47-48 minutes.Could not even get the full show on it. Very disappointed.
This router was easy to set up. I am by no means good with electronics and I managed to hook it up entirely by myself. I have it on the second floor and by husbands computer picks it up just fine in the basement. Able to stream movies via Netflix wirelessly to our xBox with no problems. Price here was cheaper than in any stores.
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!
I purchased this model new in 2005 and used it rarely. One year after I bought it,the left tray began sticking. A little prying would free it up but the instances became more frequent. Two years after I bought it, the right tray began sticking.Eventually both trays were stuck and no amount of prying would open them. I removed the cover to locate the jam and found that the mechanisms that drive the trays in and out had ceased to function. This is pretty poor coming from a company that is supposedly top of the line. I contacted Harman Kardon and was given the option to send it out for repairs. I sent it alright, out to the garbage can and ordered a Tascam.Very disappointed. My advise: don't waste your money on this one.
I did lot of research before buying this keyboard, and yes some of the things that are mentioned in all of the previous reviews are true ( hard space bar key ). But, I have still rated this keyboard with 5 stars as it's simply the most awesome keyboard out there. My fingers feel like they are at home, and they love me for me that :)Give it some time to get used to if you are like me and haven't used ergonimic keyboards before. But once you do, you will love it.
We need a connection from the old computer to my eval board, and it works fine with it. It's ok.
First thing's first, when I was researching this keyboard many users were complaining about the spacebar being too stiff. I've been using it now for two weeks and have determined that the problem is due to the curvature of the keyboard. The farther away from the center of the spacebar you that you tap it, the stiffer it is and is thus less responsive. If you happen to tap it closer to the middle, then it's fine.I'm a programmer and I type all day long and use the entire keyboard (function keys and all the puntuation that comes with writing code). After I had a chance to use an ergonomic keyboard for a couple months w/o any pain, I finally purchased the Ergo 4000. I love it.As for a couple specifics, the last ergonomic keyboard I used had an enlarged delete key. The home, end and page keys were normal size. I never got completely used to it and was glad when the Ergo 4000 came with a normal cluster as I use those keys alot.Also, as is typical, this keyboard has a function lock key that can toggle between the standard function keys and special programmed shortcuts. I use the function keys alot and never use the special functions, so I was also pleasently surprised to discover that function lock is turned on by default. So when I first boot up and login, I don't have to remember to turn the function lock on.The only con I can come up with is that there is only a single "Windows" shortcut key located on the left side. I also use this key a lot and my last keyboard that came with my Gateway had the shortcut key on both sides and I tend to prefer to have the key on the right side. But I can live with it. I hope this helps others.
The cable was the exact item offered at a national retailer for over 4X as much! Really happy. My printe is off the top of the computer tower
I was looking for a middle of the road radar detector. I found one in the 995. Sure I could get more bells and whistles with a more higher end detector, but that wasn't my price range. I was quite impressed in how it lowered the amount of false detections compared to my previous Whistler detector. It's got a great look, wish it had a compass display. Other than that, it has worked out fine for me.
I bought this for my fiance's birthday, and already it has saved him from getting a ticket 3 times in the last couple of weeks since he's had it. He hasn't had any problems seeing the display, it is very visible even in the daytime, that's why I got the blue display was to make sure that wouldn't be a problem, it looks cooler too, lol. Still, I would recommend that people drive defensively and carefully to avoid getting tickets and to ensure the safety of others. Another thing I would like to say, is this does include the kit to mount it to the windshield and to plug it in. It was a bit confusing when I was thinking of buying it, because they offered the direct wire kits separately so I wasn't sure if I would have to buy one of not, but if you're ok with the kind that plugs in to the cigarette lighter port then you're good to go!!
The wired portion works great. The wireless drops out at least a couple times a day. The wireless doesn't even show up on the "Available Wireless Networks". If I unplug it and plug it in again it works fine. I have been all over the internet looking for "The Answer". What I see is "It could be this or could be that" It would be nice if D-Link had "The Answer".
I've had this unit for just over two years now and although I only use it on the highway, I have to say it works pretty well. Detects Ka band well in advance, even on small hills and around curves. Only problem I've had with the unit is the speaker broke. Since it's out of warranty Beltronics wants $80 to fix it. A bit much for such a minor repair.
It wasn't obvious at first that the power cable plugged into the back of the GPS stand, but after I figured it out, the traffic receiver worked right away. It notifies of traffic areas & alerts you if the traffic is in your current path. I have tried the "AVOID" traffic option and it has worked fairly well so far. At least I know what is ahead & what to expect. I haven't tested the "AVOID" feature completely though...once it almost sent me over the Bay Bridge during rush hour & that would have been horrible...but I was able to exit before crossing.
The Palm m515, in my words, was the saviour for Palm's goof: m505.Compared to the m505, the m515 came with 8MB more memory (a total of 16MB), and a brightness control, which help made it the best of all Palms. It has the look of the old V series, 16MB, hi-res colour, and expandability (uses Multimedia and Secure Digital cards), this Palm is the best idea since the first one.(My wife uses my old m515, which replaced her m130. My parents also still uses their m515.)The rechargeable battery, which isn't replaceable, stays charge for about two weeks. I suggest you get a cigarette charger if you're on the road a lot.There are many third-party software, hardware, and accessories still available for the m515--more than what's available for it's replacement model the Tungsten E.If you want a professional, slick, and/or versatile PDA that is inexpensive and fairly new, then I would suggest the m515.Don't waste you money on the m505. And, I wouldn't suggest the m500--why spend the money for all the technology and get no colour screen?If you want a new model and want hardware attachments (utilizing the universal connector), I suggest getting a Tungsten T2/T3 or the Zire 71.
My husband has been dropping hints that he wants a scanner for months, so I thought Valentine's Day would be the perfect excuse to suprise him with one. What better way to say I love you than with a gift only a wife would know her husband wants! Everyone I told gave me a confused look when I told them what his gift was, but I knew it would be a winner. And it was perfect, he loves the scanner and uses it all the time - exactly what he was looking for. Thanks for a great product :)
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.
This was an example of "you get what you pay for". I could barely hear the speakers when I had the volume turned all the way up in a very quiet room. I do NOT recommend these speakers at all---it was a complete waste of money.
This laptop case is also a suitcase for an overnight. Although it is spacious and seems well made, for me, it's WAY too big. I don't need an overnight bag in the majority of situations. And when not using this for that purpose, it's just too big.
Who knew raising the laptop 6&#34; would make such a difference in ergonomics?Attractive and perfectly functional. Nothing tricky about it.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. NOT A REAL THING. DOES NOT SAY ANYWHERE BELKIN. SEND IN YELLOW ENVELOPE . AND TAPE IS IN PLASTIC BAG. NO BELKIN BOX AT ALL. CAUTION. NOT HONEST RETAILER.
Spot light operators in the entertainment industry will wonder how they ever worked without this great invention. Though not its intended purpose, the Telrad makes for a great spot light sight. Works very well on shows that don't allow lasers and shows that require you to hit those immediate bumps without ghosting. Great for concerts, ice shows, and other productions that require spots. Before the show just spot a wall irised as small as possible, set the sight, and you're ready for the show. The small ring is usually the smallest iris possible and the large ring is usually the largest iris possible. Try it. You won't regret it.
This product was cheap and worked just fine. I plan on buying a second one right now for my wife's car.
First off, this mp3 player is great. The top of my christmas list was a mp3 player. I wanted a sleek looking one, but the ipod was way too expensive. My older brother found this one, it had rebates as well, and got himself one as well as one for a present for me.I am very pleased with this item. The software is easy to use. If you can use any player such as music match, this software is a snap. Loading songs was a breeze, the one complaint is that you should make sure all your songs have their artists and song names correct before transfer. I didn't do this and it took me a about an hour to fix, but it was very easy to fix. Once I fixed it, it automatically uploaded the correct information onto the player since it was plugged in. Once the songs are on the player you can suffle songs (amongst other play options), it has different EAX properties you can mess with. You can choose your songs by genre, artist, etc, just like most players on a computer. The controls are very very easy to use. A good thing is that you can use it easily with one hand.It also comes with a case with is nice since most other mp3 players, you have to shell out at least another 20 bucks for a case. The headphones that came with it sound great. This player almost sounds better than my expensive computer speakers! I had to get a different pair of headphones because these wouldn't stay in my ear. I have that problem with all ear buds. So if earbuds work on you, then these headphones are very good. Charging doesn't take long at all. The first time I used it, I charged it and transfered at the same time. I have had it since Dec 2004 and it hasn't frozen or any problems what so ever with it. in short:Pros:-looks sleek-has a removable battery-comes with case-huge storage space-very easy controls-sounds superbCons:-a little bit bulkier than ipod-just a scroll control instead of touch sensitive(like ipod has)I would recommend this player to someone who doesn't want to shell out a ton of money for an ipod, but still wants a very good player.
Need an anti-static mat for under a PC case which is oriented in the VERTICAL position? This should do the job nicely. I'm very pleased. The picture shows to include an anti-static wrist strap, I didn't see one of these in the box, so either I got jipped or it says it isn't included somewhere or? Anyway, I'm happy with 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.
I bought this camera as a backup to my 8MP Olympus C8080. Many of the pictures I've taken with this camera are indistinguishable from the ones I've taken with my 8MP camera in terms of quality. It's simply fantastic. I recomend this camera for anybody who's looking 5MP digital. As for the reviewer who had missing serial number for the software, forget about the included software. It is not good anyways. As for the customer support being outside US, that is the reason why the camera is sold for only $200. If this camera was to be manufactured in US and had customer support by good old americans, it would be so expensive that most of us would be still stuck with the old kodak film camera.
this is a full-featured camera that you use as a point-and-shoot and still have the flexibility to be more creative when you want. this fills the niche between the excellent canon s50 5MP digicam and the d-SLRs.pros:- excellent resolution from a small lens - 5MP power!- 4x optical zoom- good metering and good tonal balance - maintains shadow detail- good natural light white balance, strong and balanced colours- allows control over cameras internal processing algorithms - saturation, tone, sharpness- fast lens (F2.0 - F3.0)- low noise at ISO 50 (keep in mind that ISO 50 for this camera is actually ISO 100 for everyone else; likewise, ISO 100 is in reality closer to ISO 200, etc)- shooting priority play mode - simply half-press the shutter during playback and you're ready to shoot- impressive range of manual controls- very good shot-to-shot times, considering the larger files due to the higher resolution- nice metallic black finish - i definitely prefer this to the silver finish of other compact cameras- great fold-out LCD: nice and bright PLUS it folds away when not in use (less likely it'll get scratched)- fairly good startup time, especially for an extending lens camera- the manual focus has magnified loupe and ruler readout- flexible continuous shooting modes (buffer after processing)- RAW file format maintains 12-bits of data- ability to turn JPEG shot into RAW during record review- Compact Flash Type I/II and official Microdrive support- voice annotation feature- has a hot-shoe that allows the use of an external flash- invervalometer (time lapse capability)- AF assist lamp works well- has an included IR remote control- nice optional accessory portfolio to choose from- excellent battery life- USB connectivitycons:- where's the nine-point AiAF that's standard in Canon's own S50?- you'll need to remove from tripod to open the battery/CF compartment- AF Assist lamp doesn't have enough power at telephoto zoom- viewfinder partially obstructed by lens barrel- zoom controller does not have enough steps / multiple zoom speedyou would choose the G5 over over the s50 if you value flexibility over compactness (and you don't want to go all the way to the d-SLR range).you would choose this over the G3 because of the higher resolution, which more than makes up for the higher noise levels of the G5.this is a fantastic camera - highly recommended. enjoy!
I bought this in 2004 and it was the newest model, so i thought that it would be relatively better than my old (cheaper) HP scanner. It is not. Like other reviewers, I also had to spend hours on the phone with tech support, who were, by the way, very friendly people. We managed to get it working.There is a ton of software, using up much hard drive, with this model and its software. This hasn't been a major problem for me, but it may be for some people.If one wants to put several photos on the scanner and scan one at a time, then one must...1) put photos in a press "Scan Picture" (wait for lamp to warm up)2) a quick scan of the whole scanning bed appears and you need to select one of them by dragging the crop marks to the right dimensions3) make any changes to size, resolution, colour, brightness, etc.4) press "Accept"5) when scanning of the selected picture is done and the scanning bulb has returned to its original size, a "Save As" window appears where you must (a) give the picture a name, (b) designate a location on the computer to store the picture, (c) choose a format (e.g., jpeg, bitmap, gif) and (d) click "Save."Then the HP window showing the entire scanning bed closes and you are left with the "HP Director" for which you have to start all over from # 1 again. All previous settings and adjustments are forgotten by the program and one must do EVERYTHING again.Yes, there is an option one can select in the scanner "Preferences" or "Additional items" where you can select "Prompt for additional scan from glass/TMA" but by selecting this you forfeit the ability to name, locate, and format each scanned picture individually. The "Save As" window (from #5 above) appears only after you have scanned ALL your pictures. This is a flawed procedure: one should not have to use the same name (e.g., "Fred in boat") for every picture one wants to scan.Someone at tech support told me that yes, this is how the software works. Too bad.As for the TMA, which gives one the ability to scan negatives, well, I have found the colour is not as vibrant as scanning a print. There is no improvement in quality that I can see.The OCR: the ability to scan type, works fine. Not perfect, but reasonably good. No complaints.Oh, and if you scan photos from the photo slot, the edges are cut off by the picture holder, so that doesn't work for me.
I bought the Young Micro 5-in-1 Universal iPod player multifunction, so that I could listed to my iPod nano, over my car's speakers. It has a charger, from the cigarette lighter, and an FM radio transmitter, for transmitting to the radio, which then plays the iPod music, to the speakers. Unfortunately, the radio static, from the 5-in-1 transmitter, is so bad, that, even over road noise, the music quality is unacceptable. My advice: don't buy this product!
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.
Great sounds from a cheap headphones. Bought one from Fry's and when I went back to buy more for my 2 children they were out of stock already so I decided to buy it from amazon.com. I highly recommend this nice and cheap headphones to everyone who loves music.
Installed without any problems. It replaced my Linksys Wireless G network and it's extra range is very good.
Controls are readily accessible, and the armband remains snug yet comfortable even when I'm working out vigorously.
The only thing I didn't like was the odd plastic stand, I'm sure it's there for maximal ergonomic design but it was annoying so I removed it. The wrist rest is soft and comfortable a big improvement from the older white natural keyboard. All of the specialized buttons etc. seem unnecessary but are mostly harmless.
Just got this remote in an effort to make life simpler for my wife and kids and it really delivers! Here is what sets this remote apart from others that I've used:1) the whole remote responds to one-button macros, i.e., pressing the "watch tv" button on the remote not only turns on the appropriate components and puts them in the appropriate modes but makes the buttons on the remote control the appropriate component...for instance, in my situation, pressing the channel up/down or numeric buttons will then affect the tv while pressing volume will affect the receiver (no switching the remote to control different components when it is in this mode of operation)...the downside is that not all functions are accessible (as far as I can tell) from this mode of operations, so you can:2) press the device button and select from the list of devices you told it you have and the remote actually becomes a SUPERSET of what you could do on the OEM remote that shipped with your component! I have a Sony 400 disk DVD changer and THIS remote allows me more control than the Sony RM-DX500 remote...the downside is poor documentation on HOW you access everything but you can figure it out from the website and once you know, there is nothing that you have to refer back to (it's just part of your learning curve on how the remote operates)3) all the programming is stored in flash memory so you never have to beat the clock when changing batteries4) it is easy to clone the remote into other Logitech remotes if you wish to have more of them (you might miss seeing all those remotes laying around)This is really a well-thought-out, impressive remote.
This is an excellent piece as long as u have a pretty smaller living room. The speakers are just 30W and are not all that powerful enough to deliver through out the hall though the clarity of the sound is great.Leaving the power of the speakers aside it has got all the positive points - MP3 plays with zero defect. The looks are lovely and relatively occupies lesser space and easy to connect and handle. I would suggest this piece for guys who do not love loud sound or with a smaller place to set.
This external drive is a real lifesaver in permitting me to access 3-1/2" disks. My new computer did not have a floppy drive but now I can maintain or transfer all of my old files.
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.
This is a decent radio made by GE. After reading the other reviews from other manufacturers, I was worried about buying a cheaper model that would fall apart. This model does have a real LCD screen and digital tuner. This model is well made, the buttons, screen and remote feel solid. It was worth spending a little extra money to get something better quality.
Highly recommend. Huge difference in pictures. I was quite amazed and cannot live without it anymore.
I was looking for a case for my FZ50 to keep off the dirt when carting it around in the car and other places where grime is present. It serves the purpose just fine. The camera fits in the case without a without a problem. While this item might not provide enough protection in severely adverse situations, it works for me. I'm glad I got it.
We've only used this GPS a few times, but it is so easy to use and very accurate. The screen is clear and easy to see and hear. Plugs into cigarette lighter, wall or runs off battery. You can even find restaurants and stores. My husband wasn't sure he would need it (typical guy thing), but it is truly a time and aggravation saver. I would highly recommend the Garmin Streetpilot.
The black cartridges are fine, but the color ones seem to have been made for another printer. Essentially, only 50-percent of my order was filled.
This product takes a little getting used to after utilizing the tradional mouse; but it's worth it. It is ergonomically correct for the hand position as well as the shoulders and the neck. You do not move the mouse around, that is what the track ball is for. I bought one for my S.O. and he loves it as it relieves the stress (that one does not realize) a reular mouse put on his neck and shoulders. It took a little while for him to get used to; but he would prefer nothing else.
We are completely thrilled with how well the SanDisk M230 player works. Our two kids, ages 7 and 10, love listening to music and books on tape (I replaced the ear buds with over-the-ear headphones), and we've been impressed with how much abuse the little things can take. So great for the price!
This is just great!Everything worked as was promised. I do not know why other people are having complaints. I have Windows 2000 SP4.Before installing the software, left-click, right-click, scroll-wheel, and internet back and next buttons worked.I installed the software manually (just cancel the installer that comes when you insert the CD, or press and hold shift key when inserting the CD):1. Installed Setpoint 2.22 (latest) (Logitech.com)2. MediaLife software from the Logitech CD (\Programs\3-MediaLife\Setup.exe)Did not install any other thing that was on the CD. It has a load of stuff that looked scary.Everything worked fine. Media buttons all worked fine. Internet Back/Forward buttons still work (one review complaints that it did not after intalling the software).One review complaint that "Mute" button is missing from the mouse. Well, "Pause" button does exist and works. Besides, volume buttons exist and work fine, you can just lower the volume!Pros:- Great shape and size.- Functionality is unbeatable. Mediaplay functions are great.- Controls several media players, I tested Winamp 5, MediaLife.- USB receiver to be plugged behind the computer is small.- Comes with all stuff you may need to use the mouse:---- USB-to-PS/2 convertor plug---- USB extension cable to be used if not enough signal.- Installation instructions are trivial. So was the installation!- Mouse looks great. Has lighted media keys which look great.Cons:- Boy, there is really none!- One minor thing, all logitech drivers are somehow 50MB stuff. Webcam driver was also like that. So is the mouse driver. But nevertheless, the software did NOT slow the computer down.- MediaLife software "looks" good and works fine. Bad thing is that you cannot specify your own music directories, it will only "search" your hard-disk for music. They don't understand that hard-disks are delicate!! Anyway, I'll just use my Winamp.Other good features which not advertized clearly:- It's optical. Word "optical" was not clearly mentioned.- There is an on/off button to save batteries.- Forward/Back buttons can be interchanged via software so that you can choose the setting that is easier on your thumb. I use only back and not forward!I am impressed.One complaint (not about this mouse). They do not sell cordless keyboard without a mouse, and do not sell mediaplay mouse with a cordless keyboard!
I did a lot of researching about the iPod Nano before I put it on my Christmas list. Though the black one definitely looked cooler, I read that they showed scratches and fingerprints more than the plain colorless model--so I decided to go for the white. It is an ingenious design, sexy and sleek, but it lacks true durability. The LCD screen is as easily scratched as Jessica Simpson is easily notorious for saying something blonde--a downfall for the overall superb Nano. (So far) the iPod Nano has proven its worth save for the too high-price for a 2GB model, scratchable screen and outrageous prices for separate accessories (please, do lanyard headphones really cost $40??). Now Apple just needs to fix those things and the iPod Nano could be THE perfect MP3 player!
Great product, and fits my Compaq perfectly. I like the color and style, very sleek.
I bought the card and when I moved my laptop to another room 50 feets away it stopped connecting. Even 900 MHz phone works there.
I have had several lexmarks over the years. This is one of the worst. The problems seem to be in the overpriced 10N0026 and 10N0016 print cartridges. They dry out prematurely. 3 months is all you can expect out of the carts whether you use them or not.I contacted lexmark about it and all I get is a form response about how to clean them, which by the way might get you by for a day but the very next day you try to print alas they are dried out again. The eastern india customer support only reacts on certain keywords in the emails and use a form response. I asked three different questions concerning the cartridges and each time got the same identicle response, one from Abu, one from Hassan, and one from Solomon. As far as the software and functionality other than the cartridges I had no problems. But what good is it when you cant print. The Lexmark Z23 I previously owned used the same cartridges and had the same problems. The lexmark Z11 I wish I still had because other than the low print resolution had none of the aforementioned problems. Due to my experiences with this current Lexmark product I would not waste my money on anything else they have to offer.
This is the 2nd Sunnto yachtsman i have owned (lost the 1st one after several years). For sailboat racing you cannot beat the race timers as well as the compass which allows you to give a heading to a mark rather than pointing or using clock face postions. The barameter lets you know when things are building or lightening up at a glance.
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.
I bought this player back in August, and it has served me well since buying it, but it has it's cons.+ durability- I often go jogging, and at first I was a little apprehensive about bringing it with me, especially after hearing the horror stories from other buyers. There were no problems with it at all, even when I tripped.- Battery- When I purchased the player, I would routinely get around 16 hours to a charge, now, six months later, i'm lucky to get 10 hours. The problem is mitigated by the choice of buyingan additional battery, but that would be another $40 bucks, not something I look for in a value player.+ Features- While the random feature is hidden in a menu, the speed up/down function, environment simulator, and customizable equalizer settings are very well-made and fun to play around with.- Buttons- After six months of essentially living in my pocket, the buttons are starting to lose their sensitivity. The scroll wheel on the side especially feels like it's losing it's springiness, and the fast-forward button is losing it's shine. However, I don't need them much anymore, as I just set it on random and leave it alone.All things considered, I would most certainly encourage you to buy one of these, and if (not when)I need to replace it, I'll buy from Creative Labs again.
I bought this lens to help me capture bird photos as I walked around birding. I found that it does a great job as long as you are reasonably close. With a 10MP SLR judicious cropping can produce good portraits of birds doing their thing. However, it does not have the reach to isolate a small bird in a tree full of branches and leaves. You are just as likely to get a great shot of the twig right next to your fuzzy subject. Likewise a heron across the pond will also be a challenge if there are many other things close by. The lens is indeed wonderfully portable though, and you can have it with you when those rare fearless birds do come close enough to let you fill the frame with them. I also find that putting the camera on a monopod works wonderfully.
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.
I bought these earbuds for running. The sound isn't exceptional but better than cheaper earbuds. For the price I would recommed these, they're cheap enough to replace (if you're going to kill them while out running).
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 ordered this Nano for a present, shipping was quick though I didn't pay for the expedited shipping, received it in time.
In an internet full of audiophile posing and pontificating, ridiculous rants and raves, and silly snake oil, the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones are the real deal.Like most people considering dropping this much money on headphones, I read and researched until my head was spinning.Unable to find a local dealer who stocked this model and would let me try a pair out before purchasing, I decided to take a risk and order them sight unseen (a practice I do my best to avoid and which I would not recommend).Fortunately, I have rarely been happier with an audio purchase.Comfortable and capable, the Senns are a constant joy to use.I find myself trying to sneak in a quick listening session on my lunch break or whenever I have a few spare moments... they are that good.With them, I hear things in recordings that I never knew were present, and I never tire of the slightly warm, mellifluous sound signature of these cans. Bass is profound without being annoying or artificially exaggerated. I would call them perfectly natural and utterly entrancing. I had no idea headphones could sound this good or be this comfortable. (Be aware that they will probably seem quite tight at first, but this clamping effect lessens with use.)If all the talk of needing to spend thousands of dollars on a dedicated headphone amp for these cans -- or the hooey some reviewers parrot, in a misguided attempt to sound more knowledgeable or discerning than they really are, about a "Sennheiser veil" -- has you spooked, don't be. They aren't as hard to drive as some would have you believe, and there is no "veil."They WILL definitely benefit from good amplification, though (and you will not realize their full potential if you try to use them directly from an iPod). I have found they sound marvelous with vintage Marantz or Sansui receivers that can be obtained inexpensively, as well as from modern dedicated headphone amps. (I am using a Cayin HA-1A with them with great results). If you are using an iPod as a source with your headphone amp, you will want to make your files lossless to get the most enjoyment out of these cans, as they will definitely reveal the flaws in poor recordings or low bit-rate files.While these cans might seem expensive at first blush, they are actually a rare audiophile bargain: they will not only give you years of enjoyment, but they will also hold their value.Shop around: they can be found for significantly below retail price. If you can find them for a great price, you can use them for years and still get most of your money back should you ever decide to sell them. (Just be sure to buy from an authorized dealer or your warranty will not be valid.)I wish I'd taken the plunge on these cans years ago: all that time spent listening to mediocre $100 headphones that never really satisfied seems like a waste in retrospect.If you love music, get these headphones. You will have no regrets.
This camera has an extremely good quality, and it's so easy to use, that it's so much fun to "play" with.
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
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.
I bought NSLU2 a year ago at amazon for $49.99, now the price is $109.99. What is going on ? I'd better find another product that can be hacked and cheaper than this.
i am a security analyst with a dot com company.what this book can do is to tell you what the hackers have done in the past.i feel that is quite enough for the beginners.Please don't give 'em any more ideas.that would be nightmare for people like me.
I purchased two of these in April, 2009. The first failed in the second month, the second just failed today. In both cases, I received the message "memory card error" in two different cameras (neither would read them). Nothing like losing hundreds of pictures to make you really happy about a product. The low price isn't worth losing photos.
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.
The main reason for this purchase was for the guest network/ access. This allows me to set it up as a Hot Spot. The devices connected to the guest network are on VLANs, allowing them to see only the internet. This guest network is in addition to the main network that works normally. This router also allows for schedules to be setup. The main network can be up at all times while the guest network is only on during business hours. You can also setup different security settings on the two wireless networks.
I have a Kenwood Sirius setup in my car, but the antenna connection became loose so I tried this one out as a replacement and surprisingly it fits much better than the Kenwood one - even though all my gear is Kenwood branded. The snug fit and larger antenna size contribute to a more reliable signal with noticeably less dropouts than before.
This little cube will save your phone, answering machine and modem. Worth it's weight in gold during a thunderstorm, especially if you aren't at home to unplug things.
Avoid any HP discs like the plague. I bought 3 spindles of these disc thinking I was getting a good deal. I'm not exaggerating - nearly 1/3 of the discs fail as the data approaches the outer track. There are visible flaws in the recordable media around the outside edge that indicate some kind of process flaw during the disc pressing. I've seen several discs freshly lifted off of the spindle that have circular etching marks inside the transparent coating that follow portions of an outside track. When you try to record these - they fail precisely where these etch marks occur. I've had similar result in ALL three of the spindles that I purchased. HP used to be synonymous with quality; but those days are long gone. You'll have much better results with the much cheaper and much more reliable "Amazon Basic" DVD+R and DVD-R discs.AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R - 100 Pack Spindle
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.
There's no support for 64bit systems. And off course, there's no info on the website about it or if they're ever going to make it.
The ipod nano is exactly what I wanted.Great product. Prompt service.
I installed this product and it helped with my HD Cable tremendously. I would recommend this product for the price.
The driver comes on a mini CD which none of my apple computers can load.Their support website no longer seems to exist so I can't download it.You'll be happier with one that mounts as an ordinary USB HDD.
The item arrived as described. The quality and condition of the product are excellent. The item arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I recommend this seller!
Great Watch, this is my third one, the last case broke at the pin hole after several years of hard knocks. Best watch I have ever owned.
This item shipped pretty quickly and was inexpensive compared to any retail stores. Works as expected when I installed it. However, gave this particular product 4 stars because it appears and feels very cheaply made. As of now, item is still working with my entertainment setup.
Furnished adapter was a Polaroid Aluminum (black finish) tube. A perfect match for the S3 IS. Puzzled awhile over how to install it, then saw the Canon S3 IS Advanced User Guide, pp 141-142. The recommended procedure results in a simple, firm fit with the adapter tube locked in place. Be sure to keep the ring release button pressed while you twist the adapter into position; when the button pops back up, the adapter will be firmly locked in place.The durable black aluminum adapter looks like it was original equipment with the Canon S3 IS; it's NOT a cheap looking add-on. A splendid upgrade for those wanting to add screw-in 58mm filters and accessories, including aftermarket 58mm snap-in lens cover to replace that pesky slip-on cover provided by Canon with the S3 IS.
I have owned my Ex-Z60 for about one year . It has proven to be a very nice Camera ! In every mode I have chosen the results have been excellent ! Well designed and quite easy to use ! I have a small Leica D - Lux 3 MP Camera , and sometimes I have to search the Properties mode to determine Casio usage ! I own several other Camera Models , and find I use my Casio Ex-Z60 , quite often . I think some reviewers are lint- picking in some respects ! R E Keay
This camera takes really fantastic pictures....if you just look in the pictures that people have taken with it you'll see a few of mine. They always turn out really well, I like all the features it has too. The only thing I wish is that it would've had at least 3x optical zoom. Other than that I don't have any complaints. This has been a great camera for me & I think most people would like it!
He HT700 is not your $7 power bar from Walmart, it's a power conditioner intended to filter out fluctuations and feedback on the line from things like a blender in the kitchen, or a power saw, to provide you with a clear picture. It is also a surge protector, hence it has a set load 1665 Joules or about 1600watts (1 Joule for 1 Second = 1 Watt). A typical 50 inch plasma tv draws around 400 watts alone, and a typical $25 space heater would draw around 1000 watts on low, 1500watts on high. Through in a couple peripherals like a DVD player, even a Lamp, and you're pushing the limit of this device. This is like towing a boat behind your Hyundai Accent, it might do it, but it won't for long.My advice, plug your space heater into the wall.
The monopod was ordered in antcipation of an overseas trip and arrived in a timely fashion and exactly as ordered. I took it on a couple of short hikes through wooded areas (1 to 2 miles each)and when I next looked at it the paint had worn where the monopod rubbed against my Lowpro flipside 300 pack and the underlying aluminum was showing through. While this does not effect function of the monopod and a coating of auto wax on the top section seems to have prevented further scratches it does seem to indicate a failure in the quality control system tha Manfrotto uses.
I have Boston Acoustic Receptor.If you really want to have easy operating radio and alarm clock than it is provably something what you will like.My primary attention is a sound and reception.I just love it.AM almost each turn new station!!!FM superb. Sound definition is outstanding.Of course you don't have to compare with units of separate component, hi-class that cost is few zero , but for money and quality is brilliant.One thing is bass, sometimes is to much, but like speaker, if it relocate in appropriate location, like small kitchen or just table little far from wall, or plug bass reflector with some paper than it will be just perfect.
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.
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
Very happy with this product, no more playing with the radio to find a clear station. Due your research though I installed mine in under 30 min in my 2007 nissan frontier, no xtra adapter needed, plug and play. I bought one for my buddy and he spent 2hrs going to radio installers looking for antenna adapters for his Tahoe, not sure if this is specific to GM.
For it's price the Tungstan E has great basic set of features for business use. It was attractive to me because I am starting a new business and preserving cash. Did I pay attention to the warranty - well no. Let the buyer beware. There are reasons things come with only 90 day warranties.Literally on the 91st day the unit would not turn on after it sat on a shelf for a week. No combination of actions suggested by Palm, soft resets, hard resets, holding buttons, charger in, charger out, etc. could make the thing come to life. At $125 for hardware repair it just wasn't worth it to send it in.Further, was surprised that on the PalmOne support website, when someone complained (rather vehemently)about the same problem I experienced, their response was "Looks like its index cards 4 U :>)"So, I don't think I will buy another Palm. I got 90 days of use out of it. The Sony Clie I had previously performed well for over a year before it had it's unfortunate accident.
Great package. Everything works great with my Zune. A/V items come in handy on the road traveling.
This is the best ipod ever watching video on this thing is the greatest experince even better than tv. this in no way compares to any of the pervious verisons of the ipod its in a legaue all by its self. can't wait for apple to release feature films.
If you want an excellent camcorder at a great price, that is easy to use, records great quality images, & also records in total darkness this is the one to get! The USB streaming is a great addition too. Nice size 3" lcd screen makes it easy to see what you're recording... And it is so easy to use, I was recording within minutes right out of the box. I bought this used. and absolutely love this camcorder. For the price, you just can't go wrong here. Great Camcorder!
I purchased this printer as I wanted a laser printer that I could use over the network with both my Mac and Windows computers. I'm happy to say this is one of the best purchases I've made - especially from a Mac standpoint. Brother's driver support is great and works flawlessly with both OS X Tiger and Leopard. The print quality is great for printing professional documents such as resumes and invoices. The other thing that is nice about this printer is that the replacement toner cartridges are quite reasonable (at least at the time of this writing). Keep in mind that this is a lighter duty laser meant for home and home office environments. If you are looking for something to print hundreds of pages a day this is likely not the printer for you, but for light duty typical home and home office use it is great. Personally, as I have alluded to above, the network feature of this printer is key to me. It's great to be able to sit in the living room working on a document and then just fire off a print job over to the printer without having to worry about running back to the office and hooking up a USB printer every time I want to print something.As I mentioned before, Brother's driver support for the product is really decent. One of my favorite things about Brother's drivers is that they package both driver only and driver and applications downloads from their website. This is great if you just need the driver as you only have to download a 5 MB file as opposed to a 100+ MB file as you do from some other manufacturers that only provide a unified driver/shovel-ware download package.In summary, this is probably one of the only technology purchases I have made where I have no buyer's remorse afterwards. I think the key is calibrating your expectations - If you are looking for a laser-precision printer with network capability for light duty printing, then this is a great device.
Length:: 1:04 MinsMy kdl-40xbr2 developed a vertical line down the middle of the screen 2DAYS after the warranty expired. Sony will not repair it. Their explanation? Watching too much tv will cause the television to malfunction and they can't do anything since it's out of warranty. I explained that I only watched it three hours every other day on the average. Their explanation? Not watching enough tv would cause the television to malfunction. Are they serious??? Both watching too much and not enough tv will cause it to break?? The image quality was great, but only for one year and two days. Customer service is bad. Don't waste your money on Sony!!!!
First of all i want to say that just for be Philips this MP3-CD player is one of the best in the market because this is a very good brand for all kind of electronics and I always preffer to buy a well known brand product than a brand that i have never known. The cd player is perfect if you want to play any kind of mp3 cd you can roll the Expanium and its still playing, the esp control is awesome, i've got a mp3 cd with 170 songs the Expanium read it in about 35 second and then it rockssss!!! also the program mode, scan and other features are very well developed and the sound quality is perfect ! If you want to buy a MP3-CD player this is your best option !!
Am on my third one of this model...each one with the same problem. After a few viewings, it began to get choosy about which DVDs it would read. Sometimes it would not even acknowledge that a DVD had been inserted! I finally figured out how to fix it, since RCA could not. When it does this, you have to unplug the machine from the outlet for about a half hour. Apparently this resets something and allows it to read again. Now, until I can replace it with a better machine, I unplug it each time I turn it off. So far, this works. It's a shame...I have always liked RCA until this machine. It performs GREAT when it works, but I will think twice before I buy an RCA product again.
It's label tape, it fit my machine, it's black on clear like the package said it would be. It's all good!
keeps shuffle dry and stays on arm well. easy access to controls.
My Microsoft Trackball Optical is pretty much worn out, and I needed a thumb action device again. I tried the Apple mouse with my new Mac and started having arm trouble again. I found that it this point the Trackman Wheel is actually the only thumbball you can still buy. I also remeber now why I did not buy one years ago when I bought the Microsoft one, the Logitech is smaller physically. My hand has since made the adjustment, but I wish there was a thumbball that was larger than this one.
I WEAR GLASS'S AND THIS MAKES IT EASY TO SEE IN THE CAMERA. PLUS IT LOOKS GOOD....
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
I purchased this tv back in August from Wal Mart because I needed a little LCD for my bedroom. It's sole purpose is to watch the tube while in bed before I crash out for the evening. Since the time I have purchased it up until now, I have had absolutely no problems with the set. My 360 has gone through the trials the same amount of time as this tv and I had the honor of the "red ring of death" to be sent in to repair and this little tv is still trucking.I guess some people have bad luck with products as those who give this puppy a fairly to good rating lucked out.
It works as it said it would, and works on LED lights like it said it would, for a five-wire system, and using the "extra" cable, you can make a long connector to make it really easy to hook up to a to a too-short pigtail on a trailer tongue. Smart. It is cheaper than a similar model in the stores and you can't get this combo with the spare pigtail, in stores, I looked and looked. Must be a factory to dealer option only. I probably will wind up wiring my land rover with another as it too has the five wire "European" lighting setup. If you only need the four wire setup, try Walmart. If you need the five wire setup, this is perfect. I am going to buy one for my motorcycle, which of course is five-wire by nature of the signal lights being out on stems.You might opt to get small sized wire nuts, although the supplied connectors will work but I think they are a little "iffy" if the wire gets tugged hard. Or solder and cover with electrical tape to be extra sure....buy it, it's a gem.
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.
Works great, easy to operate, great picture. Excellent value.
These headphones are OK but I have 2 main problems - the fit is poor and I have a hard time keeping them on my ears. Also, they cut out constantly. I think if you plan to sit still and use them it might be OK but I find them constantly cutting out when I am moving around trying to do yardwork, walk, ski, etc. Seem to have a conflict when they come near anything else electrical. Great idea, poor execution and quality.
We love this printer. It's not perfect, but it's very very nice. I used a stop watch and timed the print speed on a 20 page print job. Not quite the advertised print speed of 20 per min, more like 20 per min and 7 seconds, but still, it's very fast. Print quality is superior to our old HP 2100 and the networking ability is awesome. The only thing that is a drag (bad) is that there is no "straight-through" option for the paper. So it really curls up the paper. Oh, and it get HOT. When I print my CD labels (stomper), sometimes I re-print on one of the left over labels and it melts the glossy underside of the sticky labels. the labels come out fine and I don't think it's hurting anything, but it just shows how HOT this thing gets. Oh, and it's slightly louder than the old HP2100.Other than those minor gripes, the thing is a feakin' workhorse!
Bought 3 for employees/family. Everyone reported that it worked great right out of the box. First trip was from NJ to SC with no problem. Good value for the money. Would suggest that the mfgr include a cloth bag for storage when you want to take it off of the windshield in a bad neighborhood. Would recommend.
This is the best remote. A truly universal remote. My wife wants one for her entertainment center so I will probably get the upgrade to this for me.
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 bought this iPod right before having shoulder surgery (I'm typing one-handed as we speak). I got it for the following uses while in the hospital:1) Listen to music (can be done while awake or zonked on painkillers)2) Watch comedy videos (laughter is the best medicine) and other video material purchased from the iTunes music storeSong playback is great, as one would expect. I've used in my car (via cassette adapter), at work, and in the hospital/at home (all via Sennheiser headphones). Music reproduction sounds equally good for songs bought on the iTMS (128 kbps AAC encoding) and songs I ripped from CD's I own (192 kbps AAC).Video playback is quite good, but not perfect. I downloaded the free pilot episode of "Conviction", and the darker scenes were hard to make out clearly when viewed in a brightly lit room. Not impossible, and not bad quality, it's just hard to make out that kind of contrast on a small screen under those conditions. NOTE: This may be due to my having installed an invisibleSHIELD screen protector, as the plastic laminate is somewhat glossy and could exaggerate these kinds of problems.I also noticed that all of the Comedy Central standup shows I purchased had noticeable audio dropouts after each of the commercial break marks, and these would last for several seconds. I had not noticed the same problem with the "Conviction" pilot, so this may have been more of a failing in the encoding of those videos than a problem with the iPod.Overall, I am very happy with this purchase!
Great case lots of room, rolls well and easy to handle it'll be the last case I'll have to be
When this card arrived I was disappointed to find that my desk top didn't have a slot for it. I felt so stupid. Anyway, I wanted a new computer that ran MS Vista. The one I got came with the right slot and a slower memory card. So I can now review the card.It is significantly faster than the card that came with the computer. Of course, it is not the fastest card on the block. It is just faster than anything I have previously owned. It might even satisfy most gamers. I don't know. I do know that I am happy with it.
It is good to get the case and strap for the price that other places sell the battery only. Unfortunately, a spare battery is pretty much a necessity for the camera. This case is pretty nice for carrying it around. It fits the camera tight, so is not a "travel" case. It isn't made to fit a spare battery or charger. But, I've found you can jam a spare battery in there with the camera. You do have to completely remove the camera to take a picture though and the battery will fall out while you're at it. The strap is pretty nice, but the camera gets heavy around your neck after just a short time.
This carrying case is really big and can take any size of cameras. I am so happy to have this case
I over paid for this item! Cheap plastic! fans do not put out much air my lap top slides around on it.This is a do not buy item!!
I've been using the Legend CX for about a week, and am very happy with it. I bought it as an upgrade to the original eTrex Legend, which I've had for a couple of years, because it has a colour screen and expandable memory (and a USB connection instead of the slow serial one). Although it doesn't have the new SiRF chip, as originally advertised on Amazon by mistake, the receiver is much more sensitive (and faster) than on my original Legend: I was able to get a signal lock inside adobe houses and canyons on a recent trip to New Mexico.
I must say, I am severely disappointed with the D80. I "upgraded" from the Kodak 14n, sacrificing megapixels for speed, shadow detail, and ease of use. Yes, the D80 is better in these capacities, but it lacks in one area that is critical- focusing. I have tried this camera with four lenses, both pro and amateur, including the new 18-200 VR, and still have yet to produce consistently sharp images. I have tried these lenses on two different D80s, and still run into the same problem. It's not motion blur, as the images are frozen, but still have an unacceptable soft-focus to them, almost as if the focal plane is out of alignment. My wife uses the D40 with kit lenses, and doesn't run into this. Now, maybe I'm doing something wrong, and I'm willing to listen, but when a subject is out of focus, shooting in daylight at f16, there's something wrong. I got better focus from my original D1.
This little case does everything I needed it to do...it carries my laptop safely, and has enough room for my LCD projector and a change of clothes. PLUS it fits in the overhead compartment on even the smallest planes. Great!
The car charger does not work. I tried it many times and on different cars. I did not return it cause it cost more to return than what I paid for. Perhaps that is what this seller was hoping for. He sold a useless product and knew people would not return it due to postage.
I bought these with the intent of using them outdoors in Seattle. When I phoned the Mfr, they said that "yes, the description for use is vague" but do not place them in the elements." They sounded ok, but distorted when getting to higher volumes. If you were to use them under a cover or indoors strictly as a wireless accy (like in kids room, kitchen,etc,) they would do the job. ut, for my intended use, they didnt work out and I ended buying wired Polk Atrium 45's. The Velo's take 6 "C" size batteries each for true wireless listening. You can hook it directly to your Ipod. The blue power light is quite bright & annoying at night to say the least.
This camcorder is really easy to use, makes great 30 minutes videos which can be downloaded onto your computer and copied on a CD. It's compact fits in a purse and is very lightweight.
I needed a fast mouse for gaming and found this is exactly what I wanted.. It doesn't take up much space, doesn't move around when using and fulfills all expectations for gaming.
It's a grave yard smash,so easy to hook up all your components, it's made for the not so gifted like my self who can't figure out how to set up your home stereo/ theater system.On the back of the Power Center it tells you exactly what to hook up, you just have to get the right power cord- a no brainer.The power Center looks great and is high quality and the guarantee for not frying your TV is great. I just bought a 52 inch Sony XBR5 and and can't afford a melt down during a power spike, this just gives a little more peace of mind.Aloha
For this camera there is no way to change manually the default settings of the camera in order to have the camera starting with your customized settings every time you turn it on.
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.
Similar problem to what Dr. Leslie describes. I replaced a Samsung USB laser printer with this one. The Samsung was working flawlessly with my system but the drum got some scratches. After installing the Laserjet 1018 I could not see the card reader or any memory stick I plugged into any USB port or syncronize my PDA. Installed the latest driver from their website, same problem. Uninstalled the printer, rebooted, and everything was back to normal. Contacted support, they tried to help but there is no workaround. They suggested buying an USB hub "because our printer takes more USB power compared to Samsung". HA!! They have to upgrade the driver and warn about this problem on their website or they are losing credibility.Otherwise the printer works well, the text is average and there is no banding on images. But it's going back.
I owned the 400 AW but outgrew it.The 550AW is perfect for my 7D and lenses from the Canon 70 - 200 f/2.8 IS to my 8mm superwide. All in all I have six lenses and some small stuff.The design is near perfect and the spacer supplied to seperate lenses when two are stacked in one pocket is wonderful.The bag, as is the norm for Lowepro, is built of the best material and well sewn. It will protect my gear and yet is not too large to carry. The laptop pocket is so well padded my iPad fits and I do not worry about stress fractures of the face.
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 use this card reader with my embroidery machine. I download an embroidery design and then write the design to the card for my machine. This worked great with one drawback, it sticks out too far when plugged into the front of the computer. My daughter borrowed my machine and was writing a design to it, she got up to do something and bumped it and broke it. I see in the picture it comes with a cord but mine didn't.
The photos are nice (that is the only reason I give it two stars), but it uses ink like its going out of style and the cartrdiges are very expensive. If you replace both ink cartridges it is less expensive to buy a new printer. That's exactly what I did. This product is not recommended (if you can afford the ink you should be able to afford a printer with more features).
This camera works great for me. The onboard microphone picks up my voice up to 10 feet away, and I didn't have to shout so my friend could here me talking. He did notice that I was moving away from the mic so he understood why my voice was getting softer.The head set works great too... and no it's not a right sided ear peice like the other review says. You can rotate the ear peice so you can use it for your left ear as well. The mic in that head picks up my voice like a telephone would.Video seems ok. I wasn't really expecting super clear video capture, it does an ok job for video converence. The problem I had for this camera between using Skype, MSN, and YM is that YM can't detect the webcam. I've tried a dozen ways to get it to detect the webcam, even using an upgraded PC, YM just can't detect the webcam. It only detected the Mic in the webcam. With that in mind if I have to do a video conference I switch to MSN or Skype.All in all I like the webcam. Just wish YM can detect the camera.
This little thing can do almost everything you would want it to do.It takes all type's of dvd disc as well as cd disc you can watch your movies ,tv shows,etc(all on dvd of crouse).You can also listen to music, record your movies and put in hundreds of mp3's in it too.But remember you may record your dvd movies but some may not be recorded due to CSS protection (Copy Protection)so don't get to happy and installation may be tricky because in the back of the software there is a little piece that can be remove to be put in another place just to put it on.I had trouble with my so read the instructions carefully and once your done you would be happy with all the hell you went through.
I purchased this Zune Gear Bag for my 11 yr. old daughter. As we all know, kids now a days get so much toys/electronics and a lot more things that we (parents) give them. The reason I got this for her is so that she can put some of her favorite things all together in one place. She has her DS lite/PSP on the other side, a small digital camera, and her iPod touch in a clear case fits perfectly where the Zune mp3 space is intended. Now when she goes on sleepover, she has all her things in one place. After getting the first one I purchased...I end up getting another one for myself. For me the size of this bag is not big at all. I can put my mp3, digital camera, iPhone, and other things securely in this bag. Of course you can't fit the zune gear bag in a small purse/shoulder bag. If you have your carry on luggage or if you're like me, I carry a bigger purse/bag when I travel... this is absolutely perfect. For the value, convenience and appearance, I highly recommend this item!!
An excellent value in a very high quality camera bag! The Stealth provides sufficient flexible storage for a DSLR body, several lenses, and a large asst of accessories. I presently have mine set up to carry a pro DSLR body, two lenses, a couple of strobes, plus many accessories that neatly pack into the many storage compartments. The bag is extremely well made, and even provides excellent protection for your gear in wet weather. I really like the storm-proof zipper at the top that allows for quick access to your gear when there isn't time to open the locking flap and do the full un-zip.
The price is right. You can't beat the price for this much storage. It installed with no problems and has been running great for several months now.
What a great value this product is. I was somewhat worried when I first purchased the Colby player because of how inexpensive it was, but it has proven to be very reliable.I haven't had any problems with skipping and it plays all my different kinds of media. The manufacturing quality is superb, much better than what I have seen from the other players currently on the market. The picture quality and viewing angle are also excellent. It handles 110-240 Volts and I was also able to unlock the region encoding (look online) so that it plays all regions - which was a concern because of travel.It comes with lots of extras too. The remote control is well designed and easy to use. In addition to the remote control, it comes with the car charger, two sets of headphones, power adaptor, car case for hanging it on the back of a seat, and the kitchen sink.Okay, now for the negatives: I can see what the other reviewers mean by how easy it is to scratch, but you never see the scratches when it is playing. It also would have been nice if the front buttons offered more control of the unit... maybe I just need to read the manual. Well, that's about it as far as negative comments go... it's just a great product.
I've owned this drive for more than one year and have burned more than 50 discs (4x DVD+R). The sucessful rate is 100% for me as there has been no failure at all. I'm very satisfied with its quality. Although I didn't have a chance to know how their customer service does (since I did not have any problem with the drive at all), I would like to give it a 5-star for its outstanding quality.
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.
I had a 5$ discount from my kindle and these are worth twice the price. I replaced a really old pair on my bedroom receiver and can't believe how good these sound. They are the quality I expect from Sony. Wish I could same the same for their terrible wireless headphones.
I'm an reader of many thoughts from others. I've often not bought something because of what others thought on the product. One thing I do is read Consumer Reports write-ups to understand what the top model is with anything. Here is my thoughts on the air case.....It's been perfect for me. I've dropped the case a few times already and nothing went wrong with the PDA. It's nested perfectly in the case and while I'm not using it, I'm not worried at all about the thing getting hurt. I've not dropped water on it but I can honestly say that I'm not worried about it. I'm not going to go dipping it into water but honestly, the unit is worth every penny.
My title says it all. After 20 years my first one decided to retire. We used it for everything, vegetables, cheeses, crackers, etc. Immediately purchased one from Amazon--just couldn't imagine shredding cheese the old fashioned way!!
There is not anything realy special about this product aside from easy operation, good sound and I like the portability. (Wish they had spellcheck.) I would have bought one that played multiple cd's but that was not in my budget. Nice to listen to music when I am getting ready in the morning or going to sleep at night.
This answering machine is easy to set up and use.I hardly had to read the instructions.Great when you don't want to pay ridiculous phone company ratesfor answering service.
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 purchased these a number of years ago - they are great little units.Much smaller than the Quantum and less susceptible to interference from other transmitters.A great alternative to the Pocket Wizard; sit flatter and have more choice of combination's than the latter - extremely handy when shooting overseas where interference can be greater due to your location.
I've used this several times since I bought it and it is excellent. I'm usually about 40 feet away from the receiver on my computer and it works with no problem, It flips through slides seemlessly. The features on it are underrated as well. I can setup the presentation ahead of time and blank the screen with the remote then just bring it on when I'm ready. The laser pointer also comes in handy. It's everything I needed
only problem is with apple earplugs. They are round and hard, Diffcult to fit in ear. Had to buy soft ones made by Sony (about $45). Surely not Amazon's fault.
I purchsed the product and one should be able to load the software and have the unit discovered automatically. It would not auto detect on my network. When I checked help I was told the help files are not compatable with the language installed on my PC. So I went to my Win98 machine and had the same problem. I spent 30 minutes on hold with technical support before I gave up. They had NO help on ther web site and when I tried to contact support via e-mail I receved two automatic responses, saying go to the web site, but again no help or drivers for this new model. Through trial and error I did add manually and I got it working but, from my experience I will not buy another D-Link product. Cisco is to have a unit out in a matter of weeks and they do have a good support structure.
I'm happy with the Garmin C340. The only thing I find it is sometimes hard to read in the sun. ( That could be because of the locate on the window.) Was in Utah, needed to find a store, looked it up on the Garmin, it came up, and was able to drive to the Store. Great investment. Yes I would buy another one.The biggest problem I had was I ordered it on line, and didn't see that last time I ordered something I had it sent to another address. UPS was not helpfull at all. I think I will ask to have thing sent by Fed XRay L.Fernley, Nv
I purchased these headphones to replace my ailing JVC headphones.I didn't expect much for the price, but these headphones have exceeded my expectations. They actually sound better than my old and expensive JVC headphones. They are quite comfortable, not heavy or overly warm.The sound quality is impressive, as is the volume. I find that I have to turn the volume DOWN with the built in control, all my other headphones ( Coby, Panasonic ) seem to be lacking in the volume dept., not these.The bass response is impressive, mid-range is more than acceptable, high range is also more than acceptable. The volume is exceptional!For the low price,these headphones can not be beat!
Just installed these in the front door of my 2002 Maxima. They sound great! They are being powered by an aftermarket Pioneer receiver. The highs are very crisp and clear. I like this component system so much that I wish I would have ordered another pair for my rear doors instead of my coaxils.
Well made but poorly desingned. There is no anti slip so the strap keeps sliding off your shoulder. Don't buy it!
I bought this AM/FM antenna to use with my old, Sony STR-DE315 stereo receiver. The unit works well, has a small footprint (it's sitting discreetly on one of the shelves of my bookshelf) and definitely improved the clarity of both AM and FM reception. I'd buy this unit again, without reservation.
A terrible camera, gave me nothing but trouble since day 1 - and, of course, the warranty only applies in the US. Too many problems to list but most annoying is the unreliability. I lost several photo shoots due to it.
Sound: When buying these headphones, I was 'upgrading' from a $20 pair of Jensen full ear headphones because on ear stopped working... after 3 years of use. When I first put HN100's over my ears, I was a bit displeased. The sound is good, but the bass leaves something to be desired. They aren't bad, but you can certainly tell the difference on many songs.Noise Canceling: The HN100's are my first pair of noise canceling headphones, so I cannot compare them to others. However, I can say I really enjoy the noise canceling. At work, were I use these headphones 100% of the time, I sit 5 feet away from an IKON CPP 8050 color copier. When it is running, it makes a very irritating sound at a relatively high dB. Turning on the noise canceling feature, with music at a low level works very well. I can still here the printer, however, it's now a background noise. It also works well to drown out co-workers conversations.Durability: I've owned these headphones for about 5 months now. Every night I put them in my file cabinet at my desk. They've never seen the inside of any laptop bag, or even the bag they came with. I would say I have been VERY gentle with these headphones. Within the first month, part of the adjuster band broke. I had to tape them together to still use them. Not a big deal, but I would expect $75 headphones to stay in once piece. Then today, I took them off as I normally do, and set them down. When I picked them up 5 min later to put them on, I realized one of the bars at the folding hinge broke. This is unacceptable. Tonight I have to take them home for the first time ever, to apply some super glue.Lets hope they can withstand the car ride across town. I may need to call my wife to bring me a pillow to carry them on.Uhg
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.
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
this antenna is amazing! Before I got this antenna (and the little adaptor) I had a very unreliable cell phone. I have a blackjack 2 and AT&T.; Out here in the sticks, my phone would drop most calls, or half the conversations. I'd have to walk outside half a block up a small hill to get static filled service near my house. I mounted this antenna on the house roof and ran the wire down into the window in my computer room. Now I have 3 steady bars and perfect cell service.To use this antenna, you have to have a cell phone with a plug for an external antenna. On my blackjack2, this means I have to pull off the battery cover to reveal the external antenna plug. I have to hold the battery in with tape (the cover is off), plug in my adaptor, and plug the adaptor wire into the antenna.I prefer to buy locally and found both the antenna and the adaptor at a large truck stop on the interstate.
This product is wonderful. It took harsh shadow lines out of my pop up flash. Its a great stepping stone, both functionally and learning-wise, to a hot shoe flash and very reasonably priced.I would have given it a 5 if I hadn't had to cut some of the plastic tab that fits into the shoe to get it to fit into my Canon Rebel XT. There is an included instruction sheet describing where and how much to cut, but if you want 5 stars its gotta be perfect out of the packaging ;)
I'm sure this product like most everything Logitech produces is a good fit for alot of people. It just didn't work for me. I found it awkard to use and I didn't like it.
Great printer - if you run XP (which I do). If you are looking for a black and white printer/fax/scanner that is cheap, fast, and reliable this is the one.
I ordered this for a customer who had a defective reader. It was installed in about 15 minutes and worked like a champ.
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.
This product is fast and works great. I gave it to my dad and little bro as a xmas present and they love it. My bro can play clean xbox halo online and my dad can surf the net quickly without disruption.
very good product. I have it controlling a 500 watt solar array. First one failed after about a month, amazon replaced it, no problems since.
Good quality 6-32 screws,they don't feel like they would strip easily. They appear to be 5mm long which is the normal length for case panels, HDD and anything that needs a 6-32 screw. Counted 50 as promised which means good QC by manufacturer. Overall a good product every builder should purchase, can never have too many screws. Provided pictures of packaging and length.
Love this bag!!! Camera fits perfectly and charger and extra lense. It's very light and easy to carry on a shoulder. I am very happy w this purchase!
Good sound and price, might be more comfortable, satisfied with the product. I recommend it for moderate use at home or walk.
Nowhere does the description say that you MUST wear these over the head. My old headset, which looks very similar, could be worn from the back of the head/neck. This means that when I go out walking or anywhere else where I want to wear a hat, I cannot use this headset.As for the "increased bass" -- I did an A-B comparison with my old headset and they sounded very similar in quality overall. If the RP-HT21 has more bass, my impression is that they simply attenuated the high frequencies (making the bass more predominant), as the maximum overall volume from the RP-HT21 is not as high as with my old headset. This means that in a noisy environment, you may not be able to be able to hear it.Bottom line: for indoor use (no hats) in not overly noisy environments, this is a good headset, especially for the price.
They worked well as this item was the size required by outdoor camera from Bushnell. Fit well and pictures have come through quite well. LN
This thing was a PIECE OF CAKE to set up, even with Windows Vista. It took me 10 minutes from opening the box to using the wireless network. The installation CD walks you through everything. I highly recommend this router.
I was very disappointed with the quality. The worst quality of goods I have ever purchase. basically, it makes images very unclear. It sat at my home now.
Very nice and useful device.Install custom firmware, and you are good to go..and play with it.If you like playing with devices (and Linux), go .get it.
This screen was easy to wall mount and work as expected. No issues so far. I use it outside, mounted under patio cover so not exposed to weather. Have to be careful of bugs and moths on the screen when rolling up as they get smashed. So far I have been able to clean off without stain residue.
I had a battery that wouldn't hold a charge which led me to look for a new one. After purchasing these through Amazon, because of the great price I was skeptical of the lentgh of the charge they would hold. So far they have done awesome. I am so pleased with these batteries and have three of them now :)
I haven't had time to learn all the intricacies of my camera and printer, but from all indications, it will be a great purchase which I will enjoy on vacations and occasions in the future years.
I love this GPS unit! The size, features, display, etc. are exactly what I wanted for my bike or hiking. However, I have had to return the unit for replacement 3 times. Garmin has more than stood by the product thus far; the 4th replacement is on the way, so lets hope there are no problems this time. I think they could have offered a some free maps (software) after all the problems, but otherwise I would buy the unit again. My final verdict will not be in until the fourth replacement arrives and actually works with no problems.
Does exactly what it is supposed to do but the price was amazing!
I like this product and I would highly recommend it to anyone inquiring about a 2.5 mm - 3.5 mm adaptor.
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 ordered this and love it. It's sturdy, angles the monitor well, and offers enough real estate to securely store things beneath it. My desk is much tidier than before.
A good light product. Versatile. Clear. Down fall: The head set does not adjust to an exact comfort for me (almost a little big).
If you follow the instructions and make sure you squish up the foam cushion on the earphone before inserting it will expand to form a perfect fit to your ear canal. And since they fit into the ear canal itself you get dynamite bass from them as well. Without a doubt the most comforable and best sounding earbuds on the market.
Bought because our kitchen TV built in sound was anemic. This improved it immensely!
A great little gizmo even though I was initially a bit hesitant based on some of the negative product reviews on this site. I read the instructions first to see what I could expect and what info I would need. With exception of disconnecting the ethernet cable, I followed the instructions EXACTLY as explained and was printing wired and wirelessly from 3 locations within 40 minutes on a HP P1100 color printer. SSID and WEP configured easily based on collective info from the printserver and gateway.
good cooling unit fits well in my case but one MAJOR problem when you install this make sure all your seals are tight on the little block that holds the water mine started a slow drip a day after i installed it i was lucky i keept my system open and look everthing over i would recomaned taking some apoxi from a hardware store and seal there and on the pump it self othere then that keeps my system nice and cool dose it job well
I've used these headphones for many months and like them a lot. I have an MP3 player that needs a boost, as well as my laptop. These headphones provide that volume increase so I can leave my boostaroo headphone amplifier at home. Noise reduction works when on a plane, near a forced-air fireplace, operating machinery, etc. Battery lasts a long time, headphones work when battery is dead (just no boost/canceling). Comfortable, foldable, has a plane adaptor, carrying bag.
I read all the reviews on the D-Link DWL-G120 and there is somethat love the product and some hate it.I have two of these products and the work fine.We did have a problem one time though, when pruchased a wirelessphone on 2.4GHz and had the same experience. So it was returned and that was the end of the problem.May-be some of these problem, occur for the same reason orsomeone next door.Maybe this may help someone?
I have to admit that Sony, one of my favorite eletronics brand, really had a great idea to launch this model. It's small, quick and it has a Carl Zeiss lens, but I really think Sony will change this model.I bougth two of those, and both are broken within less than a month of very small and carefull use. The first broke the small command lever located on the back of the camera, and the second the lens got stuck into the camera when I was going the take the 29th picture with the camera !!?! Impressive!Those were my third Sony digicam model, having owned previewisly a F717 and a P9, never had problems, but this model may have been launched in a hurry for the 2004 Xmas sales and might have not been kept for testing for the necessary period of time.I hope I can save some of you from having trouble.
I'm using this 35 ft cable to connect my Dell laptop to my LCD TV, in order to show photos, websites, etc to the family. I have absolutely no problem with a clear picture and good sound. I work with electronics and professional audio and it's my opinion that the construction is good quality also.
Pro. It's great sound. Awesome Design, Good Deal.Con. Have to get used with finger touch instead of pressing
Hi,First I was amazed at the price of the cartridges. I ordered.The service was excellent and shipping was quick and prompt. I installed the cartridges and have been more than pleased.If you want a good price, good quality and prompt service I would suggest this one.
First:Spend the extra money for the larger (80 hours) recorder. It's worth the extra investment.Second:The recording time indicated is the maximum available using the lowest (of three) quality settings. Max quality is about 25% of this.Third: Service plans are monthly or "lifetime". Lifetime refers to the lifetime of the recorder. (...)Fourth: Tivo's main method of phoning home to the Tivo mothership (for programming information from your satellite/cable provider and for software updates) is via phone (modem). But: if you are running a wireless or wired broadband network, you can request an additional download that will then enable all future updates to take place via TCP/IP.Fifth: Setup is pretty easy, the documentation is excellent. THe biggest challenge will probably be navigating through your exisiting mess of A/V cables! After install, the ease of use is simply amazing!Sixth: If you are a sports fan...you are now in control of when to take another look. Very cool and fun.Finally: If you buy the lower capacity set, there is a brisk aftermaket in (unauthorized) upgrades. This is because the hard drive is a standard IDE unit (like in your PC), and Tivo runs Linux. (...) If you're a real geek, and are confident with booting into Linux on an external PC, you can do it yourself!How did we ever watch TV without Tivo?
I'm using this with a Panasonic Plasma TV. The picture is terrific, and it's nice to have the convenience of a single controller.
When I tried to connect my Xbox 360 to my newly acquired mp3 speaker, I found that they both ended in 3.5-mm male mini-plugs. I was scratching my head at my dilemma until I found and ordered this 3.5-mm Female/Female coupler. It worked well and my problem solved. It proves that the world will grind to a halt without females.Update: After close to 2 years, this 3.5mm Stero Coupler still works, folks.
I use this to pipe classical music from my computer into my shop. The lack of controls is really a plus because Windows Media Player provides all the control I need. Sound quality is excellant and power is more than adequate.
I use my X50 mostly when I travel. After about 6 months of owning my X50 I started up my truck and got a "Self Cal". I contacted the manufacture and was told that this is a known problem when the unit is left on and the vehicle is started. Okay why didn't they say that in the manual. The service tech walked me through a "reboot" and seemed to take care of the problem. After a couple of months I experienced the same issue this time after the unit was turned on for about 15min. I called the manufacture again and was told that I needed to contact Amazon to see about sending the unit back (Great customer service). After working through those channels for a couple of weeks I finally called the manufacture back to ask them for assistance. They informed me that my unit was now out of warranty and that if I wanted I could send my unit back with a check for $85.00 and they would refurbish my unit and return it. This will be my last Escort product. I have owned several Whistler and Beltronics in the past and have never had to have them "Refurbished" after 8 months. I thought I was buying a top of the line unit, not an over priced maintenance toy. Thanks for reading.
I absolutely love this PodDock for my home stereo. It controls all aspects of listening to music... volume, skip track, picking playlists, and everything! Using RF allows me to be in any room of the house and still be able to do all that.I highly recommend this product for us Pod-Users!
I recently bought this product and set it up and it was working great for 24 hours when the whole unit just stopped broadcasting the wireless signal completely, so i restarted it and the signal came back. I didn't think too much of it and the next day the same thing happened, and the next day too. So I looked online and this is a known problem with the DIR-655 model. Just Google "dir-655 stops broadcasting". This problem is extremely annoying and requires a restart averaging every 24 hours making continuous usage impossible. There are many posts on DLinks forums about this problems and no one has yet to provide a solution to the problem. I would Avoid this unit if possible.
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.
My camera is a Canon Powershot A650 IS, and is compatible with this Kingston 4GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Card (SD6/4GB) card.I've never gotten a memory card this big before, or needed one this big, but since my camera can take it, I decided to go with the 4GB. I read some reviews on the different types of flash drives and made sure that this one was compatible with my camera, and it was. I also looked up how to judge "class" numbers (like this one is a class 6) to see what the difference was. Basically (if your device can take it) the higher the class, the faster it is :DI'm very pleased with my purchase. The picture capturing and loading is very quick, so much quicker than my previous SD cards, which is convenient for me, because I'm the family photographer, and with children - you know how that goes... if you miss the moment waiting for the camera to finish loading, then you miss it completely. I also take pictures of things in nature, and use this same camera when going to concerts, so processing speed is very important to me. Erasing processing time is also very speedy, which I like.I hope that was helpful! ^^
It is a unit about the size of a 1/2 pack of gum. It actually measures 2 &amp; 3/4 inches long, and 3/4 inches wide and 1/8 of an inch thick (measurements for you Americans). But hold on, it holds 176 floppy disks.We first bought the Lexar jump drive, and loved it. However, on our laptop, because the USB ports were so close together, I had to remove my wireless keyboard. Not with the scandisk drive, it slim design fit with all my equipmentThe ScanDisk also installed automatically, but did not put itself on my SEND TO menu like the Lexar jump drive. I had to put it on the SEND TO menu myself. It did give me a message about using an older type USB port on one of my older laptops. However, the unit still worked flawlessly on all my machines. I'm selling my zip drives on eBay this month. I now use the ScanDisk drive on all my client's machines too. Remember, no driver installation on Windows XP.The ScanDisk drive worked better for a road warrior like me due to its ability to squeeze into smaller areas than the Lexar jump drive.It appears like another hard drive (E drive). So I just open "My Documents" folder, hold down the ctrl key, select the files I want, click right mouse, go to SEND TO, then send to E drive. Instant backup! One of my favorite units to date, and absolutely no problems.Gina NovelleExclusive Markets
Used this TeloConversion lens this year for deer season and was extremely please with its performance. At 500plus yards I could bring the deer in close enough to tell his horn size. Got some really great videos!
It's a decent BluRay player so I gave it two stars, but the reason I bought this unit was for the Internet apps, which are a real disappointment. They are worse than worthless. I say worse than worthless because not only are they so clunky and slow no one would use them, Samsung forces you to wait to use the device until even more new worthless apps are pushed to you! It pushes new worthless applications until the memory is maxed out. When you connect if often installs an "update" (with no way to opt out) which can take 15 minutes or more installing things you don't want during which the system is inaccessible. If you delete apps, next time you connect it reloads them again.The exceptions are Vudu, Blockbuster, and Pandora. These at least work as you would expect. Youtube would be nice if it was full featured like the Web site, which it is definitely not. You can't even access your playlists, in fact more than half the time I can't log in to my YouTube account at all on this BluRay player.Samsung support is a joke. But you already knew that ...
After reading many reviews for this product, I decided to buy not only one, but 3 of them (for 2 of my friends). For the most part, I am quite satisfied with the performance. I do have trouble whenever I try to type in the name of a location (not the address, but the actual name). It seems to freeze without finding it even though I input the city & state it's located in. This could be quite frustrating when you don't know the exact street address.The map is very clear and easy to read and the voice commands are clear and loud. I would recommend this model over the C330 (the C330 doesn't speak street names) because you don't need to glance at the map as often when you're trying to keep those eyes on the road. Just listen to the voice prompts and you'll be fine. A good buy for the money!
The lens is a perfect compliment to my D80 with kit lens. VR is a great feature. I can take excellent pics at 1/8 sec with perfect sharpness. The distance scale is an added plus for determining depth of field calculations.
The HP 9900CI is a great CD Burner and DVD Player Combined. This internal drive is easy to install (HP provides a large poster to help with installation along with the manual.) it is also very easy to use after installation thanks to the great software included. HP My CD is a great way to quickly copy a CD or burn some files off your hard drive. Roxio CD allows the CD to be used like any other drive by dragging and dropping files onto the CD. This drive also comes with music generating software (ACID) and a photo, video editing package, and I'm likely leaving something else out as well. The Burner performs great, completing a full 700MB CD in under 7 minutes (when copying from the hard drive). And the DVD drive is complimented by a very nice software DVD Player. All in all this is two great products put into one. Highly Recommended.
Installed GCS1732 switch with one new HP pavillion p7-1010 usb mouse/keyboard windows 7 home premium and an older computer with XP service pack 3, MSI mainboard and intel 2.4 ghz processor and ps2 keyboard/mouse. The result is a mouse that works very irratic with both systems. I have had to unplug the usb mouse from the switch and plug a mouse seperatly into each computer. Iogear Technical support seems to be non existant.
I have had a 35mm camera that requires the APS film for 10 years. The camera is great and this film really captures the subject you are taking pictures of. This camera has been to Alaska and Mexico when my daughter and I went on each cruise.
The key board is small which I like. The mouse works great, I use it on the arm of my leather chair. I only gave four stars because the right side has a media button that I keep using as a handle and it starts windows media player - I would rather have a smaller keyboard. It comes with an extender for the usb receiver that is great if you have a desktop computer under the desk.
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.
Product delivered promptly and as advertised.
The cameras were purchased to take candid pictures of my son and daughter in law's wedding. It was nice to have actual photos very quickly. However, it was expensive to develop the cameras and only a small percentage were usable. Some were too dark, others were overexposed. I would probably stick with the digital camera in the future and just pick from there the pictures I want developed. These cameras were a disappointment.
Not too many of these cameras left out there for sale. It was the digital version of the Maxxum 7 film camera.I'm very happy with the pictures it takes, particularly in low light. This is a benefit of the 6mp sensor, which nowadays seems like a low figure, but unless you want to go much larger than 8 by 10 prints, shouldn't be an issue.What I want to warn people about are a couple of problems with the electronics. The 7d has a known problem of first frame black, the shutter doesn't fire the first time it is used, then you turn it off and back on again and it will work.Eventually though it will stop working.The other problem is with the anti-shake mechanism. The camera will refuse to take a picture while the anti-shake lights go off in the view finder, accompanied by a whirring noise.Both these problems can be fixed, normally by Precision Camera. It will cost you though. I was lucky enough to get one that had been fixed, and was still under the warranty from Precision. Ask the seller about these problems.
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've had this unit for a couple of months now, and it has worked flawlessly. The batteries that came with the unit are still working (and it's been on more or less continuously, because I'm too lazy to open up the back of the sending unit to turn it off). The alarms work and aren't difficult to set once you grasp the concept that you can only increase the setting. If you overshoot you have to go all the way back around. I'm used to that since I have the world's cheapest alarm clock.You also have to make sure you turn the units on in the correct order to get them to synch. Turn the receiving unit on first, then the sending unit. The range is about 45 feet through an exterior house wall. All in all, an excellent addition to my egg, and one that will save me some body heat in the middle of winter.
I have v1 of the WG311. I had previously installed it in an older system running WinME in which it worked great. After recently installing in new system (WinXPSP2), with the supplied Netgear driver& utility (both installed together from the CD), I could not get a CONNECT using a WEP key, but can connect with security disabled (WGR614v4 router-Comcast BB). I still have not resolved this issue, but will try bypassing the NETGEAR driver and utility using the steps outlined in other reviews. (When connected, the WG311 works beautifully and is faster than my previous network). Thanks to all who have addressed these issues.
For someone who is just looking to get into alternative energy, this product is a great start.
Bought the Belkin switch to connect 4 computers to one printer but some of thesystems would not recognize the device as valid let alone connect to the printer.It would work on some models of laptops (Dell) but not on Sony or HP models. Triedupdated drivers, shorter USB cables, two different makes of printers but nothing would work.Fiddled with the thing for 2 weeks and finally ordered a different unit from IOgear.Got the unit, connected the machines all were recognized with no issues.In the beginning contacted Belkin and they offered solutions to the problem butnone solved it.In retrospect, the IOGear device is a better solution since you canswitch the device with from the computer (with the included software) or push abutton on the switch. The Belkin device only switches from the software.
After deciding that the PocketPC platform is the best PDA device that integrates with my Win desktop platform, I had to choose between 3 different vendors models. An in-store test of performance showed iPAQ far and away faster than its PocketPC competitors. It also had speaker volume that was able to get my attention. This was important since my Palm Pilot was basically useless to notify me of meetings since I seldom could hear its alarm. Things to note about the iPAQ are it's fixed battery. If you need something to go many hours between charges, it may not be for you. It's display is the best for reading outdoors and in bright light but may not be quite as brilliant indoors. But still outstanding compared to my Palm.I highly recommend iPAQ if you can find one.
As a Realtor, I'm always going to different places with my clients. The Streetpilot makes this MUCH easier! It announces the names of streets when telling you to turn. It's also helped me make short cuts through neighborhoods that I didn't know about. GPS allows me to spend more time talking to the people in my car versus trying to figure out where to turn. This is especially true at night when it's so difficult to read street signs. The GPS isn't perfect yet, and you'll have to pay attention to turning points...sometimes you'll only have 100 feet before making that turn...so make sure you're in the proper lane. There's a notation on the screen in the lower right-hand corner that tracks when to turn and that helps but requires one to take their eyes off the road. You'll also find that the system may not know about all the new roads being built in your area...and "she" has been quite adamant that I make a U-turn in the middle of the evolving Springfield "Mixing Bowl" here in Northern Virginia.
I have 2 computersI lost all my music from my Ipod for Good.Let me Teach u why.Hooking your Ipod up to a nother computer may cause Ipod to erase all music because,,,,, u have to start over on a new library computer ,,,,, why because that computer dosen have eny saved music. Hook your Ipod up to that other computer its updates everthing and u looooooooose all your music,,,,,,,,FOR Good,,,,,,,,,,, if your computer Crashes and loose every thing, Im sarry theres not eny way to get it back, and it gone FOr good........ u might get a virus on you pc and wipe your whole PC out and, U have to start allllll over again,,,,,, Ipods still arent perfect yettttt
Which is how I'm using it. Its so thin that the whole thing can be wound up in a large cable turtle. I wouldn't use it under carpets or anywhere it was getting constant brushing contact with things. It will almost certainly abrade through the insulation within a year or less I would think.The connectors seemed solid enough, though the boot on them could be a little bigger to resist warping. Flat Cat5/6 cables tend to start getting flaky fast once they've been twisted a few times, it causes the wires inside to get untwisted which ruins signal integrity, so its critical to keep them straight. I can connect with gigabit devices at top speeds without any problems and connection quality continues to be as good as new after a month of near daily unplugging, replugging, and winding up.
First off, I want everyone to know that I am idiot. When I was bringing my monitor home for Xmas break I managed to bend/break a couple of the pins in the cable that I had that originally came with my monitor. This cable works just as good as the one that can with my monitor when I bought it and at the time that I bought it it was the cheapest cable the I could find.
Good product but the directions were too smallfor me to read. Ended up searching on internetand found easy to follow directions.
This is my first GPS unit so I don't have much to which to compare it. However, it served me well in the United Kingdom, Italy and in northern California. I am not the most technically gifted person, so it took a couple of readings of the manual and some hands-on experience to become comfortable. I found that downloading maps onto the SD card was the best, and perhaps only, way to have a sufficient number of maps available. Also, I mistakenly expected it to work more like my navigation unit in my car. My mistake. I am still happy with it though and don't regret the expense. It definitely made travelling in Italy easier than previous European trips.
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35mm film still delivers a great picture. A good shot is worth many,many pixels of resolutions. A fair number of places still process the film; some as 1 hour.
I have used this cartridge and have found no difference between it and the more expensive Epson brand. Dataproducts is a reputable company who has been making good products for many years. Why pay more?
I purchased the 550 for my parents as they had multiple remotes and a couple of them were starting to malfunction. Set up was straight forward and pretty easy even with a 15+ year old TV and 6 year old receiver. If you are technically challenged set up may take longer, but there are tutorials available to help with the process.The function of the remote is very straight forward. Most of the control button names are similar to the old remotes so it was easy to explain how to use the new remote.I recommend this remote for someone looking for a simple design, yet powerful enough to handle a variety of components of various types and ages.
I purchased this so my wife could have a hdtv in the kitchen. I didn't want to run wires to the kitchen and I figured the picture may not be so great but she would be able to watch it. I was shocked at the great video and audio quality so much that I just got another one. (I just needed a receiver but I found the price was the same to just buy the whole kit again).I have side by side sets in my home office and I can use her DVR (when she is not watching) to play HD quality picture to my second TV so I can watch a movie and a game or two different games at the same time. It has an antenna that allows me to use her remote controll from the different room. The red,white,yellow av jacks are the only hook-up option.
Compact but still I can put everything I need for to go in the mountains take some nice pictures (I'm able to put my Canon Rebel XT plus 3 lens,...)well finished.
Tried a few of these, including the Monster version that is 3 X's the cost, and this one works the best by far. It's silent and sound quality is good.
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.
I first used this type of mouse about 2 years ago and fell in love with it. I had recently moved and when I went to set my computer up it was no where to be found. So I went on here and ordered one. Just as before, excellent product, smooth, easy to clean, no having to bang the mouse to get it to roll.. lol...argh.But anyway couldnt ask for a better mouse, at first it took a little getting used to but after that I could never go back to a regular mouse and I mean never.The price may seem a bit high, but like I said well worth the money especally sine this will out last about 3 - 4 normal mice. Its a no brainer, defiantely pick one up you will not be dissapointed....!!!!
I tried to use these on a black t-shirt, and it worked.... sort of.The colors were significantly less bright after ironing them on.The image was there, it was just... very dull. Not what I expected.
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.
I bought this camera last year after I used my friends and I love it. Everytime I pull it from my purse I have people asking me about it. It is so easy to use and perfect to carry everywhere especially small purses.
My parents garden is in overdrive ... lot's of fresh produce ... works great on shredding zucchini for zucchini chocolate cake or zucchini bread.
This is my third digital camera and the best to date. This camera has the latest technology to diminish or reduce altogether camera shake and produces clear pictures. I particularly like the function button which allows you to instantly change various settings such as the Autofocus and metering mode, ISO sensititivy and picture size. Tests done with the zoom magnification were impressive as well with good clarity even at 21.4x. The features of this camera will be thoroughly utilized in an upcoming trip involving wildlife shots and was purchased just for this adventure.It took awhile to get comfortable with the setup of the camera's manual but perserverance is eventually rewarded.
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!
dont want to even give it a star but maybe i should given that my $1000 flat screen polaroid 40" lcd lasted a grand total of 23 months before going kaput. i must have gotten a "good" one judging from all the reviews ive read from multiple sites. shame on polaroid! i gave them a chance and now I am paying for their faulty design and virtually nonexistent customer service. everyone who is demanding a recall on these products is absolutely right. RECALL!-RECALL!-RECALL! jd
With the proper lens this camera can do everything that the big boys like Nikon and Canon can do! It has so many features sometimes I have to get the manual out to remember how to use them! Its fast, sturdy, waterproof and takes great shots! I've printed out some photos so far up to 8x10 size and they are as crisp as you can get and that is using the stock 18-55mm lens that came with the camera. I have yet to purchase a quality prime lens to test but if the stock lens does this good, I have no worries. Since I already owned a previous Pentax SLR some of the lenses I already had worked with this camera so that is a bonus feature and part of the reason I went with this camera. This camera will function as a point and shoot but I would not recommend this to a complete amateur.
I did a lot of research before I purchased this unit. I was afraid of the off brand models after reading some reviews and decided to stick with a name I recognized. The Panansonic LS50 had good reviews from experts and end users so I went with it and was not dissapointed. The picture is good, controls are fairly easy to use and with medium screen brightness you can get about 2.5 hrs of video before the battery runs down. Right now Circuit City has an $80 rebate and Panasonic has a rebate for a free airline adapter and travel case. Hurry if your in the market!
Awesome mouse, never had any issues with it. Liked it so much I bought a second one.
Rather than photographic equipment, I'm transporting / protecting microphones and other recording equipment. Some tips: use a sharp knife to cut the insert whenever possible. Much neater than ripping (can't do the bottom of a hole that way, but who sees it?). Keep the silica dry packs & toss in the case to keep interior (& equipment) at low humidity. The solid divider panels that come with it were very handy for creating large spaces & bracing the foam in position. The shoulder strap is a good bonus. Latches have extra tab so they stay latched. Will it survive a drop down a stairwell? I doubt it, but the equipment probably will if tight in the foam. That's what I was looking for & much better price here than at local shops.
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!
This is a great radio but for us older folks the digital clock is small and hard to see even in the dark. This is all right if the radio is next to the bed but beware if you must keep it across the bedroom any distance away from your bed or night table. I have to put my glasses on in the middle of the night to see the digital clock clearly.
I bought this a few days ago. The first impressions are quite positive. Slick and slim. It feels like a good player.Good stuff is written on the box, so I will focus on what is missing:the remote cannot pausethe headphone cable is way too short, it is hard to find a place to attach the remote, it just hangs loose in the air, hence it is not comfortable since the earbuds tend to drop out when you move a lotno word if the firmware is upgradable, support for other media types in time would be goodcomes with no software for managing your music files, an mp3 ripper would be nice along with this productoverall:I liked the product... If you do not mind the remote swinging back and forth, or buying a new pair of headphones, this is a good gadget
I bought this router for my 3000 sq ft 2 story house to replace a netgear N router. Setup should have been easy but for some reason it kept saying I had it hooked up incorrectly. I had to call tech support and they got me through the rest of the setup. Customer support was very helpful once he understood what was going on. So far it works great!
This radio delivers exactly what is promised. Before purchasing I was curious about the low cost for a 300 channel scanner. I'm guessing, in retrospect, that all radios are slowly moving into the digital age...which this scanner is NOT. While it performs well, especially with an external antenna mounted in the attic, I'm missing a lot of communication simply because it is analog. I'll be purchasing a good digital scanner within a month or two. Even tho they are 100s more. I've currently saved 60 frequencies in the Mishiana area.
It works fine in my own laptop but got stuck in more than five other machine I use in other places. In the beginning I had thought it was because of the poor design of USB port in some computer, but I asked my friend to try his memory drive and everything works fine in his (a different brand). So I don't recommend it to you because the main function of a flash drive is help you to work on different machine. If it only works in some machine and you will never know whether the machine you are working is good to it or not, I think it has no use.
After purchasing these Denon earbuds I returned them to the store they came from within 30 minutes.Here is why:- Like many other earbuds these come with the awkward, lopsided headphone wires that leave you with one side having roughly 12 inches of extra slack while the other side is way too short. Apparently this is supposed to be designed for people who carry their MP3 players on the side of their body. In theory this extra length of wire is easier to maneuver when turning your head, but considering how many people I hear complaining about this problematic design it might be smarter to even out these wires...and no, they can NOT be adjusted.- Immediately after opening these earbuds it was obvious they were shamelessly overpriced. Instead of the sleek, rugged metal design I'm used to with the V-Moda brand of earbuds, I instead found that these Denon headphones were made of cheap plastic. Not unlike the throw-away kind of shoddy Apple earbuds that come free with iPods.- The box claims to have superior acoustic sound. This is just a flat-out lie. Compared to the sound quality of other ear buds I've tried (and I've tried alot) these were one of the worst. They actually sound like your listening to music through two mini tin cans.- These in-ear headphones also use a very thin gauge of wire and don't seem durable at all. It would be much more reasonable to simply purchase a cheaper brand of earbuds. Again, this gauge of wire is comparable to the cheap Apple earbuds that come free with every iPod.- Speaking of the wire used with this product, people should be informed that these earbuds come in two pieces. The earbuds have a very short (and frankly, completely useless) stretch of wire roughly 12 inches long. At the end of the wire is a a straight jack connector that has to be plugged into the included female adaptor which is attached to the other half of wire needed to make a reasonable length. Why was this necessary?- It should also be noted that the jack that actually plugs into your media device is NOT a straight jack as shown from the box or in the online pictures. The jack on the second piece of wire is curved (like the old Walkman headphones) so it just adds to the annoyance factor of this inferior product. Anyone using an iPod or any other small media player should take this into consideration.Anyone looking for a quality pair of earbuds should avoid this product at all costs. I highly recommend the V-Moda line of earbuds, you will see, feel, and most importantly, hear a huge difference in quality.
I was very disappointed with these discs. Only about 1 in 5 would work at all in my one burner. Although most of them will work to some extent in my newer burner, many of the discs have visible flaws near the edge and will fail if written to their capacity. I've learned that it is worth it to purchase only blanks made in the US or Japan.
Despite their claims, I could hear no audible difference with alternative, reasonably priced cables."You don't have to spend thousands of dollars upgrading your components to achieve high quality audio reproduction. You simply need to upgrade your systems connections with high quality Monster Standard Interlink 200 audio interconnect cables."No, you may not have to spend thousands to upgrade your component sounds, but investing in good quality components and speakers will make a difference. Spending extra on the ad agency copy that Monster Cables specializes in will only improve your mental image of your stereo.Then again, satisfaction is all in your head.If you don't immediately sense how patronizing AND incorrect the above quote is, you probably should follow their advice.
i've got one jack in my apartment and i need 8 cable line feeds (3 tv's, 3 vcr's, 1 tivo and cable internet) and the lines needed to be split 6 ways to sunday. landlord wouldn't allow a new jack to be installed so i had to figure something else out. the signal in some rooms were totally unwatchable so i had to disconnect a few things just to strenghten the signal. it improved a bit but not by much.then i heard about this booster. decided to check it out and made the purchase at circuit city. i didn't expect the $80 price tag but figured if it didnt give me what i wanted i could always return it and get a refund. i found it in the internet area and at the time i wasnt aware that it could also boost cable modem speeds as well. so i get it home and connect everything.wow... perfect signals thru out my home. then i reconnect all of my signals the way i originally planned and there was no degrading of the perfect signal at all. the completely unwatchable channels on my girlfriends tv (the ones that she records her soaps on) are now as clear and vivid as they can possibly be. even boosted my internet speed from an average of 3200 down to an average of about 4300 down.i picked this up saturday the 20th. sunday i had a couple friends over who have similar issues with their cable. after seeing my improvements they went out that day and bought signal boosters.for me this was an excellent purchase. did exactly what i wanted it to do and even more considering i didnt buy it because of its capabilities with boosting cable internet... which it seems to do very well. i highly recommend this product.
This DVD player as really big problem or should I call it defect. Let me explain:For all the great reviews all the plus accessories all the hype this DVD as been getting, for all that it can get any worse that to have a DVD player that scratches the DVDs, after a day of viewing a movie it left a ring on the outer surface of the DVD, yes!! A well-rounded symmetrical ring. I returned it to Amazon and replace it and the second unit did the exact same thing. What's next you guess it... Refund.So for all of you who have purchase this Coby DVD player look very closely at the DVD you are playing and look very closely again before you put it back you might be surprise, although not pleasantly with what you find.
After moving into a new, larger home, I found that my wireless G router no longer covered rooms remotely located from my router, and decided to give the Pre-N router a try.Installation was very simple--not sure what all the fuss was there. I recommend skipping the CD and using the so-called advanced approach.After that, however, things went downhill. I was unable to get a signal any further away than my G router, so was already disappointed.I moved my wireless laptop back into a room in which I could get a signal, and attempted to log in to my work VPN. No luck. A call to Belkin provided me with no help. They suggested I open the particular ports my VPN needs (had already done that). They told me I was wrong, and that I did not have all the ports. I pointed out that even if I turned the firewall off, my VPN could not connect. They told me I was wrong.I am packing this up and shipping it back to Amazon. I may give the Linksys Pre-N router a chance--I have consistently had better luck with them than with Belkin.
Installed this device about a week ago and had it up and running in about 20 minutes. Easy to configure and has a large number of features. I especially like that you can configure a wireless Guest Zone for some of the very old devices I have around the house.The one downside, and its minor, is that there is no client tool to allow you to easily map the network. Linksys has a very nice support tool that comes free.
- Battery life is excellent - I hav used camera for two weeks with flash photos and battery is only at 1/2.- Flash photos are very good color and image.- Flash adjusts very well to almost all photo situations.- Zoom is very powerful. I am able to get close-up shots from far away.- The wide angle is wide enough for almost every wide shot needed.- I have the camera set to 10.2 m and fine. I can still take over 500 photos with 4GB HCSD memory.- The color seems to always be true.- Flash recovery is fast.-Automatic flash pop up when needed.- The camera set-up on most defaults make taking photos easy and very sharp.I recommend this to everyone.
Well i thought i might get my son a new laptop for christmas, bought this from amazon and have had nothing but grief since. No follow up to my e-mails asking for an explanation as to why, when sold as "new" i checked the serial number for warranty only to find a "refurbished" sticker on the bottom of the unit and "3 months" warranty. The wireless has never worked and i have had to reload the system 5 times.Never again. and BE AWARE OF THE SUPPLIER
I wanted a cheap, reliable tape recorder I could use to record some basic ideas for songs. The microphone that comes attached picks up a lot and with good clarity. I haven't tried a few of the advanced options yet but its is durable, records tape without almost any hissing from the mic, and is perfect for what I needed it for. Great value if you just need to record some basic sounds.
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.
Protects the lens. No color changes on pictures. What else would you need from the UV filter?
Clarification. This is not a transmitter. It is an IR receiver. Your Sony camcorder (check the manual for compatibility) transmits the playback video using infrared signals. (The IR window is on the front of the camcorder and also receives signals from a remote control.) This device, connected to your TV, converts the IR signal back into a standard video signal. Obviously, direct line-of-sight is required between the camcorder and the laserlink. That said, the resulting image is just as good as connecting the camcorder directly to the TV.
Caveat emptor. Know what you are buying. Make certain you read the return policy prior to ordering anything from this seller. ALL SALES FINAL.I do not recommend this seller.
Great functionality, no problems doing everything I wanted to. I recommend BlueSoleil for the software side of projects (specifically Wii hacks). If that is what you are trying to accomplish then this Dongle with that software on a Vista OS will function properly. Just remember to hold down the 1 & 2 buttons until your device is fully connected as an HID.
I have 3 remotes and 3 other electronic devices that constatntly need AA batteries. It didn't occur to me that rechargeable batteries are the way to go until I had to use my camera's batteries in a pinch, which are rechargeable.For $35 I got a charger and 8 batteries ($25 for this charger and $10 for 4 extra batts), and now I don't have to spend more money on batteries for a while. I'm happy.As far as its performance, it takes 4 hours to fully charge the batteries, and they last me as long as those $10 batteries I used to buy.
Im not very crafty, but was able to mount my moms 32&#34;tv on the wall all by myself. Easy to install,, and great tilt and side to side movement. Very happy.
I have had my Palm Vx since late 2001. I am still using it today, February 2008. I would love to now upgrade to a color Palm. However, I am very fearful that I will not find another PDA which offers the durability and longevity I've received from my current Palm. I will continue to use my Palm Vx until it dies - permanently. There were times when I thought it had died, but discovered there was a button that was depressed and I didn't know it. That caused the battery to die and be unchargeable. Once I figured out the problem, I depressed the button, recharged the unit, and went back to business as usual. I love my Palm Vx!! Is there anything comparable? If so, please email me at delecia1@cox.net
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.
Nice leather case, it fit's my HP Photosmart R927 perfectly and 2 SD cards. I still wonder if the magnet that uses to close affects the memory cards at long term but I don't think it does. The looks of the case is great and if you take good care of it, it will last as much as any good quality leather will.
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.
I've been using this drive for almost three years now, and I have yet to have a problem with it. I haven't found a system it isn't compatible with, the rubber cap hasn't broken or even fatigued, and it is overall very fast. The storage isn't impressive anymore, of course, but using it for files and documents I have rarely filled it. I don't know that I'd really want a smaller drive (size-wise) for fear of losing it, and the wraparound cap on this one has made sure I never have.
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.
It works like it's supposed to.It works like it's supposed to.It works like it's supposed to.so there.
At my office we have gone through 2 other switches in the past 6 months. This was a plug and play situation, and I liked that. The switch is older and not sold by the manufacturer anymore, but that did not affect its ability to perform. It does a great job switching out faxes and phone calls. We have been using it for a few months now and have not had any issues.
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.
My priorities are for a speakerphone, caller-id, and two line. I tried several models before landing on this one. I've had it 3+ years now and use it 2000+ minutes/month from home-office. I like having one corded phone in the house. I never have to worry about batteries for my office. I set the ringer off on line one (personal) and soft for my office line. The speakerphone quality is great. Callers occasionally can tell that I'm on speaker but they don't complain. The quality is good. Other convenient buttons are expected but work fine--Hold, Mute, Redial, Flash, volume, etc.I do wish that the display was angled as I set the phone on my desk so it's tough to see who's calling at a glance without taking my hands off the keyboard. My only other con is that the speakerphone mic died on me. I guess I talk too much. I'm gladly buying another.
Like most people these days, I have many many digital music files that I use (legally of course) around the house or on the go. I recently bought a laptop and wanted to move all my music and personal files from my old desktop to an external drive to be used with the laptop. Transferring data from the desktop to the HD was an easy plug and play procedure even with an over-the-hill-about-to-crap-the-bed computer. The hard drive worked seamlessly with both the desktop and the laptop. If your like me and you need to have Dethklok blaring while playing multiplayer Halo 3, then you probably have your mp3's shared over your house's LAN for access with your XBOX 360. (It's legal, look it up). While sharing files from the HD was easy using Windows Media Player, the sound does randomly stop. The music continues to play, but you can no longer hear the music. I'm usually too drunk to care so I haven't done any trouble shooting to see if it's a problem with the HD or my laptop's power saving settings, but I do know my roommate doesn't have the same problem when he shares music directly from his computer's HD. Oh, he has the same model and loves it too so stop reading and start buying! WD has a bunch of other fab products too. Kinda kicking myself for not waiting to get one of the smaller units. If you have any specific questions feel free to email me at uhoops44@hotmail.com though I only check it like once a week so don't expect any quick responses.
I had a pair of Genius GHP-04 NC Advanced Noise-Canceling Headphone and gave it to my sister because she loved the function of this pair of headphone. So, I got Philips HN 110, which was much more expensive than Genius one. I expected Philips would be better than Genius since Philips is a big name. However, the noise canceling function is not as good as Genius one. Feel disappointed for this purchase. If you are looking for a cheap NC headphone, Genius is the one.
I loved this notebook and used it almost exclusively for making dvd's of my trips and other events but now I find out that you can't purchase 2x blank discs from most places and HP does not have a solution to use the new 4x discs. So based on that my notebook is not so great anymore.
No review or terrible review - because I am not sure how this sysytem of extended service plan works with this seller.Was this supposed to be an email document or something more solid that I am supposed to get in the mail? I am unsure because I have not received anything in the mail so please clarify asap.
I guess I should prefix this review with the caveat that I haven't had a lot of experience with photo or film scanners. However, I have to say I've been really happy with the quality of the scans I've gotten out of the CoolScan 5000. I've been using it to digitize family slides dating from the late 50's through to the mid 70's. I'm a bit of a neophyte, so I don't have much insight into how I should use the more advanced settings, but in general I've found that the scans seem to look better with digital ICE on. Digital ICE removes specks and spots with very little degradation that I can notice (that doesn't mean there isn't any, I'm sure there is, but I just haven't noticed it). You can't do ICE with post processing because it requires an infrared scan (there's a separate bulb for this in the scanner). I've also had a chance to scan a few relatively recent color negatives (from the 90's) and those look a bit better than the prints I have. So over all I've been very happy with this scanner, though I have to admit I haven't had experience with similar (and certainly cheaper) devices.
Nice kit for reflection. It has everything I need. But the clips are plastics, that works very nice in other, but in mine, came broken. I don't have made contact with the manufacture yet.
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?
I did my fair share of research before purchasing this television and I must say, there were not many 'negatives' with this model at all. The main complaint I heard was that there was not an HDMI-out for audio. But, personally I believe this is not a big deal at all because digital audio runs on a single cable anyway (optical, coaxial). Not to mention, my Denon AVR3807 does not have HDMI inputs anyway. Yes, you have to run opticals from your BRD/DVD and STB to your receiver, but if you have a decent receiver with plenty of inputs you're fine. And there is no way you can tell any difference in the sound quality...no way!The other negative I read had to do with delivery, but that's no fault of Samsung. My experience with the delivery was wonderful. I had my set delivered in 5 days via Eagle by two gentlemen that carried it in, set it up, confirmed everything was working fine and took the box/packaging with them. Great service, but from past reviews YMMV.Now, for the positives. The picture is astounding when watching HD (1080i)and even better watching Blue Ray discs (1080p)...absolutely amazing! I've been told to watch HD in 720p for a better picture but I really don't see a difference. Analog television is a bit lacking, but again, it's no fault of Samsung. It's the signal quality. The picture is very bright, the blacks are BLACK, colors are vibrant, etc. And, with all of the fine tuning options, you're sure to find a picture that suits your likes. You can even decide if you want the LED display light on/off/on when set is on/on all the time, etc...crazy! The kicker is the LED tube that never needs replacing! Sold! Samsung really thought everything out when they created this model. I am VERY happy with this product. If you have the room for a 61" screen and 15" of depth jump on this item!The price even went down a week after I bought it, so I called Amazon and they credited my acount for the difference...very nice and easy!All in all, a great experience!
It's been about a month since I got my Palm IIIx. Since then, I'm more organized than I've ever been. I decided to get myself a palm pilot for two reasons. I hated having to manually update my monthly planner whenever a new year rolled in (things like birthdays, anniversaries, etc.). Another reason was because I wanted all my contact information to be in one single place. I had these info spread out all around me like a wild fire (some at home, at work, in the bathroom, ah... just kidding on the bathroom, but you get the point, right?). With this Palm I can have upto 12,000 people in my address book (I have 100 so far and I've been telling people that the 10,000th person to go into my palm address book gets free dinner from me, ha.Now, then the reason I bought Palm IIIx over visor and other Palm products was due to various reasons. I did a intense research to find out which product would best fill my needs. Visor had the cool design going and maybe cool features like modules that can be added to turn your visor into mp3 players, etc. But from what I found out, these feature were not being fully utilized just yet (maybe in one more year someone said). The reason I went w/ IIIx over other versions (e.g., V, VII) was because it had 4 megs of memory plus the price was right.I've downloaded a lot of programs and installed them into my palm w/ ease.I've only had a problem once and that was when my palm was HotSync(ing) w/ my computer and something happened and it kind of froze. However, I was able to &quot;soft reset&quot; easily by pressing that little button in the back.Overall, this is an excellent all around product even for a first time user, like me.-bingolian
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!
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 just had to unpack it and plug in the cables, then set it for a cable connection and that is it. Beautiful picture.
there is not much to say this is just a usb cable and either works or not this one works just fine
my boyfriend loves this pen to clean his lens ;)nice product and worth it for what we paid for
I bought this as a house warming gift to myself because I had always wanted one. I love it, I mounted it on my wall so i could save space. The picture is fantastic and the sound is good even with additional speakers. You really can't go wrong with this TV.
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.
This product works exactly as described. The ease of use is amazing. We used it on a trip to southern West Virginia and were able to find all of the locations entered. I would definitely recommend this model.
Save your money.Upon receipt, I installed the batteries as instructed. Result: nothing (except to make the unit heavier). That Chinese production reputation for nonexistant quality is again proven.I would recommend that anyone in need of a hazard radio look elsewhere. Too bad I cannot rate this item with -0- stars. I'll never purchase another Oregon Scientific product.
I originally bought this camera because it was only the only one on the market that has all these qualities--compact size, 5M pixels, and user reviews. But now, I am in love with it. Though as small as my first digicam, the Olympus nonetheless can be carried around with ease. Its sturdy frame invites confidence for the wear-and-tear of daily jean-pocket abuse (my girlfriend, playing with the camera, somehow managed to jammed the head, upon which I actually had to physically nudged it for it to retract).But since she is capable of breaking anything, such incident should not be held against the quality of the camera. And what quality! Whatever I shot turned out wonderously. Especially still-lifes. The out-puts, from an Epson 1280,are simply life like and vivid.Granted, the Canon S-40 and G-2 took even better pictures and would probably have also created great print-outs at 13X19. But since that I rarely take pictures in dark-settings nor do I need the superior response of the G-2, the differences between the quality of Olympus C-50 and the Canons are indiscernable. Size, thus the real chance of regular usage makes all the difference. The C-50 is the total package.P.S. The battery-life is good enough to last through the 128MB card, just remember to turn the camera off between use. The horror of saving in the TIFF mode has been greatly exaggerated. It can take over 10 to 15 seconds at the optimal mode especially when the battery is low. But considering that a typical TIFF picture takes up 15MB, you wouldn't be taking picture in this mode except for those special moments, which should make the wait a none issue.I ranked Support at 6 because that has yet to be an issue.
I tried to go "cheap" to replace a lost charger. It did not work- at all. It is too little money to fight sending back etc but this goes to show you often get what you pay for.
This is a very good product - the price is great and you can plug it in and out as needed!
Very nice, worth buying. I tried some non-sony rechargeable battery, but it was awful. This is working great. The batteries last for about 2 - 2.5 years after which they stop maintaining charged enough
I am a Palm user for the last 3 years. I just got the Visor for my wife, and it's a VERY good alternartive to Palm. It's cheaper, it has much more options and functionality, the interface is the same, so it's being compatible with all your friends' Palms.There are many features that Visor has, that I always wished Palm would have. Like USB syncing, nice week view of your appointments, or the fact that I can just buy more memory when I need it.It comes with 2MB, which is absolutely enough if you are not going to install a lot of software, if you will, in the future you can always buy the 8MB extra memory module.There are tons of apps and games on the internet that you can download too.Overall if you need a good, light, cheap PDA - it's definetly for you.
radio is very small, can only be used with ear buds, tiny buttons (it appears) did not even take it out of package. Returned it. I should have read description more clearly before ordering. Sangean pocket radio
As far as cost-benefit, this product is the best in the market, especially if you are into the wireless technology. It recognized my wireless network at home (which did not have much security feature turned on :-) as soon as I turned it on the first time.The dual SD/CF expansion slots really give you more freedom for more storage space and any expansion device. I am pretty much satisfied with the extra 128MB space on my CompactFlash card at this point. It also allows me to do a quicker and more reliable backup/restore on the CF than from ActiveSync.The battery life is not as bad as some people say. I use it surf the web on my deck for, definitely, longer than 'one hour'. The device drops the wireless connection for you when you don't use it for a while, so that you don't drain out the power with the idle connection.I use a Belkin leather case for e310/e740, which alleviates problems some people complain about the sensitivity of the recorder button and the battery latch. In fact, these problems never bother me at all.The replaceable battery feature is great while you travel.
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.
I recieved my first ipod for my birthday about two weeks ago. It's really fun and cute. But the first day I brought it around to everyone, i had many people tell me that they would lose it really quickly. I brushed them off, thinking that if they had one, they would be careful like me.I lost my ipod last friday and you couldn't believe the kind of terror I felt when I had no idea where it was and i had to leave to go on vacation. I tore through my house when i got back, and even cleaned my room, something I hadn't done in a long time. You could not imagine the relief i felt when my friend found it yesterday at her house.The point is, it's cute, music is great, everyone loves color. But its small. This is not really accepted until the box arrives and you take it out of its box. BE CAREFUL! Your Ipod Nano is like a baby. Babies are cute too, but you wouldn't leave them around just anywhere. You might not be able to find them.
We have owned several of these over the years. We like the commercial sized one better because we have nine children and it makes meal preparation very easy.
Works very well. My concern over it being a refurbished unit was unfounded. Couldn't be happier with this. Great price, arrived when it was supposed to.
I have needed cables to connect some unusual items to my computer such as a sewing machine. I have found that Belkin cables are the least troublesome to use and are good value! So I wasn't surprised at the quality of this cable and that I did not have any compatibility issues with my printer!
I recieved the package earlier than I had expected and I am very pleased with the sound quality. Thanks man.
I have gone through 4 Stinger 1-acre zappers in 2-1/2 years. I have found that the bulbs have to be replaced about every three months and that the units burn out in less than a year--even though I keep them cleaned out.While the company offered to replace one of the units, I determined that the time to package it up carefully and pay a substantial shipping fee makes it not worthwhile. I suspect that this, like so much schlock coming in from China, is very cheaply made. I've gotten better longevity with their smaller, 1/2-acre units--but those aren't so effective. When the big units work, they're great. It's just that they die early. I will try another brand. I have a large place with some turtle ponds, so mosquitos are a problem. I use dunks, monquito fish and zappers to keep the situation manageable. I live in California, where mosquito-borne West Nile Virus is a problem; hence I need good protection.
This watch is very easy and fun to use!Some features not listed in specs or previous reviews: water resistant to 30 meters, calendar, stopwatch, one daily alarm, an hourly time signal. The package mine came in claims a 10-year battery life. [Update: it needed a new battery after 2 1/2 years.]I'm a plus-sized lady (2X), and sometimes regular ladies watch bands don't fit my wrist. I was wondering if I'd be able to wear this, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very comfortable even using the 3rd hole in.I tend to lose track of time, and was looking forward to trying the hourly time signal. It's useful, but it's very high-pitched and quick, so if you're in a noisy store or restaurant, or driving in loud traffic, you may miss hearing it. I'm not sure if the countdown timer and alarm are louder, but the sound definitely lasts longer, so I've heard them every time.[Update to my update: I'm finally replacing this watch after 4 years because of a problem with the strap. The little rectangular keeper broke, that prevents the end of the watchband from flapping around loose. I couldn't find just a keeper thingie, and the bands cost more than the complete watches do--so I've ordered another one. I can't complain because it ended up costing me about $4 per year of use.]
this camera is perfect especcially if you are not going to use it alot. It has date, zoom, and everything a basic camera should have and more. If you are looking for a basic camera and you pass this one up then you will not be satisfied with the one you buy. This camera even has a great price. All of these things put together equill the best camera for you.
I bought this battery charger for the flash on my scuba diving camera. I have used this charger in roughly 6 different Caribbean countries over the past 3 years and haven't had a problem yet. During the charge process the batteries do become a bit hot, but most battery chargers have this affect on rechargeables. I quite enjoy the slim nature of the charger too, as it fits nicely in my camera bag. There is no extra cords or adapters to worry about. I usually charge the batteries overnight, and the charger turns itself off when it has completed the charge. I would definitely recommend this product.
I bought this notebook cooling unit for my 15 inch MacBook Pro. It does a good job of keeping my system cool while I'm running intensive music editing software with several periferals attached. The fans are relatively quiet - at least now while it's new. It's made of light plastic, kinda cheaply made, so I'll have to see how well it holds up. It's true that it has a lip on the front which would interfere with some front loading disk drives and such, and it does also have a very short usb cord coming from the back of the unit. For a MacBook, tho, there's no problem. The front lip holds the computer well and the disk slot and release button for the screen are easily clear of interference. The usb cord easily reaches the side port. For a MacBook, it works great - especially for such a low price.
The Palm 515 was the 3rd Palm in the 500 series I've owned that have been had within the 90-day warranty period.The first 2 were 505s that were bad and Palm did work on getting them replaced. Finally, I obtained a 515 - hoping to avoid the sync problems the 505s had - and the added memory was a plus.Within 60 days - the new 515 wouldn't sync either. Palm customer service advised that for only $...they could do an advance exchange and that was the best way to expedite the repair. They said the charge was required, even though the Palm was still under warranty. I paid the $... thinking I would receive my replacement within a couple of days. Wrong - I then waited two weeks before they even mailed the replacement (refurbished) unit out.Being without the PDA for two weeks was not an option - so in the interim period while waiting for the replacement Palm to be shipped, I've bought a Sony Clie. I love the Sony -I am getting rid of the replacement Palm - and will never buy another Palm again - not for me, or for any one else in my department.
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.
I've been lugging various laptops around for the last ten years. Recently an opportunity arose which required I purchase a second laptop. I already had a big backpack bag large enough to hold my laptop, power cords for all my devices, files, medicines, business cards, an MP3 player, 2 sets of headphones (cell and MP3)... well you get the idea. What I wanted for my new Dell 810 was a bag big enough to accommodate a 15" wide computer, the extra power cord I purchased with it and not much more. (I enthusiastically recommend getting a spare power cord for your laptop. You will thank me later).I'd nearly given up. All I could find were those neoprene sleeves with no room for the power supply or units much too bulky or units costing way more than I wanted to spend. Then this bag showed up in Amazon's Daily Deals feed. It looked pretty good at a price that cannot be beat, so I ordered it.I am so glad I did! It arrived last night on my doorstep. I opened it up and explored the bag. It has leather looking visible panels, high quality zippers, and lots of padding on the back and straps. There is a handle to make carrying it easy while you have your other bag on your shoulders. There are 3 pouches. The outer one under the Velcro flap houses your quick grab items. The center compartment has several pockets and flaps for pens, media, electronics and such. The largest compartment has a removable cables bag and a neoprene flapped laptop cradle that tucks my 810 in snug as a bug in a rug. The hidden water bottle net is neat and I use cell phone pockets for everything but cell phones. (They are a great place to hide your Skittles!)Although the bag is compact in size it can hold a lot. Great bag at a great price.
Works as expected. Available in store for less! Had to search online for documentation on how best to use.
Shipping came on time. The unit so easy and clear. I am so happy with it. It took me door to door to a friends new home. Only thing I have found is it does not know some one ways but if you loop around it finds its way and figures exactly what your intentions are. I will never have it out of my car. The other options like restaurant and gas search is right on the money and ones I never figured would be there. I am buying 2 more for gifts today
My wife and I were searching for a camcorder for the birth of our first child, and this one fit every requirement we had. Image stabilization, low-light capabilities, and digital still photos onto Memory Stick made this versatile enough to cover the whole hospital stay and everything since, without needing a whole arsenal of gadgets. And it only took a little of bit light reading of the manual to figure out everything I cared about using.
I bought this machine for occasional fax use, to keep me from driving to my office as often. I also already had a print/copy/scan combo so I didn't need the extras.I purchased this machine from a local retailer and after rebates paid only $15.00. Incredible value. Faxes are clear and trouble free.I use the "TAD" setting where the call goes through my home answering machine and have had no problems whatsoever.I have received about 30-40 pages in faxes and no fading from ink so far.[...].
The 714p+ print server works fine with my Canon i850 !!!
I bought this item, because the xbox 360 wireless unit was terrible. Even with the extremely limited media I could stream, the 360 wireless unit would buffer every few seconds. I finaly decided to dump it when it all of a sudden didn't recognize my entire music library.From the opening of the box it only took 15-20 minutes to get the network hooked up. It recognizes every video and music file I have, and plays them without hesitation. The only negative it has is the interface can be slugish, and a couple times I had to turn off the unit.Anyone who would give this one or two stars has no experience in dealing with wireless media. The fact is that Wi-Fi is an extremly unreliable connection. If you are streaming media, you are going to occasionally have problems.DSM-520 may not be perfect, but it meets all my needs.
I purchased this product today at lunch. I replaced a Netgear Wireless-G router and what a fantastic improvement this was. Great range and speed. It was very easy to install and set up as well. I had it up and running with all the software installed and security enabled in no more than 10 minutes.A fantastic product that I would highly recommend.
I got this bluetooth mouse because it had the convenience of working with the built in blue tooth in my lap top. The mouse is very accurate and takes 2AA batteries. Like one of the other reviewers I just use one battery in it to make it a little lighter weight and it's a nice weight then for use. My only complaint is that it looses the connection to my computer sometimes, especially on resuming from standby. I've found turning my laptop's blue tooth off then on restores the connection fine, so perhaps it is my lap top's fault. A friend has a different brand of cordless mouse and experiences the same problem. For that reason I wouldn't reccommend this for someone with a desktop since you'll probably do better with either a corded mouse or one with a special receiving station.
I've owned many cases in my lifetime, but this is the most roomy case I've ever purchased. I carry two laptop computers in it and there is still room for at least one more. The case is sturdy and seems well made. The zippers work perfectly and don't snag like many other zippers on lower quality cases. There's even a zipper to tuck the handle away. Additionally, this case comes with a carrying handle and a shoulder strap, allowing you to carry it however you desire; on your shoulder, in your hand, or rolling behind you. The larger compartment is reinforced with some unspecified material that helps protect your laptop. The interior includes numerous pockets for holding pens, notepads, and various other sundry items. There's even a business card slot included. Also included are two straps to hold your laptops in place. The larger compartment contains a clip-together strap, and the smaller compartment contains a velcro strap.I expected this laptop case to be heavy considering its size - and the fact that it is a rolling case - but I was pleasantly surprised how little it weighs for such a large size with so many features. If you travel frequently, or tend to pack-rat your case as I do, then this case may be for you.
I guess you can't give a product zero stars or i would of - I should of paid attention to the negative reviews about connectivity. I'm a IT Professional with a CCNE and STILL couldn't get the darn thing to connect to Cox Communications - I spent the better part of a weekend playing around - my old NetGear works fine - just wanted some new security features - do you self a favor and pass on this model.
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.
Do you like to make labels? Then you will love this. Essentially it is a sheet of label paper that allows one to make a label of any size. What is especially great about this is it is on acid free paper, so it can be used on card stock and scrapbooking. A wonderful product for the crafting.
The c340 is everthing anyone could need. I am a road warrior and travel about 40K per year east of mississippi. I started with han held GPS, tried a laptop with "Streets" and a GPS (but had to hitcontrol/alt/delete too many times while driveing.There is nothing better. Be sure to pick the language that gives you street names vocalized. (Jill).
The battery fit just fine in my Nomad Juke Box. The battery that came with the Juke Box would no longer hold a charge. This replacement has charged up nicly and holds a good charge. I am buying a second to have avalble. Its a hell of a lot chepper then buying a new MP# player.
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
This headset is inexpensive and easily hooked up. We have 5 people using it in our office. Recommend it.Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband
Purchasing the 340 was a bad choice. Without a map I would have been lost. When I typed in Broadmoor Ave. it would override this and go to Broad St. The 340 would shut itself off after a few minutes so it was useless. The 340 doesn't give the option of shortest route vs most interstate. At times it would give directions that were 60/70 miles out of the way. It doesn't recognize major highways in some areas and takes a lot of time to recalculate. At one point we were actually parked in the driveway of our destination and because we had taken a shorter route it was still trying to direct us onto a different route. The next morning it did recognize that we had in fact reached our destination. I used a Magellan unit in a rental car, it had many features that the Garmin lacks. Best Buy or Radio Shack have a thirty day no hassle return policy. I hope I can return the 340, it has been a major dissapointment.
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!
This is an incredible pair of headphone for the price. I will definitely buy another for my mom. It's really easy on my ears so I no longer have to put on the uncomfortable earphones while using my computer. The sound quality is way superior to the other headphones which are much more expensive than this one. I'm not the kind of stereo blasting music listener, so I never turn the volume more than half way and the headphone fits my interest perfectly. I have the feeling that the foam is very durable since it's very similar to another panasonic headphone that I owned before. As long as this unit is still manufactured, I won't waste my time and money choosing a different pair of headphone again.
We recently acquired the c340 Street Pilot and have never used any GPS before. This week we had to go from the tip of Cape Cod into a Boston innercity hospital. If it hadn't been for "Jill" telling us each step of the way, we never would have found it. Due to Boston not marking streets very well, even with voice instructions, we made several wrong turns and each time Jill would redirect us and got us there on time!My only objection to the product is I wish it came with a much more comprehensive manual. I have been trying to figure out how to program a three day trip from Massachusetts to Florida, and it tries to take me the most direct route I-95 - we always go thru the mountains of W. Virgina and then down thru the scenic route. Haven't figured out how to tell it to make it go that way! I've tried programming it, but it doesn't "take" and then redirects us back to I-95. I think a manual showing some of the features on how to do various types of programming would be beneficial especially to new users of GPS.The mount on the window mid-dash works just fine, the screen is readily visible and in our vehicle there is no sun-washout, and the unit is very easy to remove for theft protection.
When I first ordered this product, I was only able to use it with batteries, and it was just fine. It sounded fine, but I wanted to be able to use it with an a/c adapter, as the brochure said, and I went out and got one especially for it.When I tried it out,it didn't work, and no longer worked with the batteries either.I complained about what happened, and the company who makes the product sent me a replacement without even asking!The new one works just fine, with batteries and the a/c adapter.
I got this case from Vanns at $14.88 can't complain, fits theDMC-FZ50 perfectly, no room for nothing else. I also have a Leica V-Lux (same camera as the DMC-FZ50) with the Leica case and I like the Panasonic better! I will recommend it..but not if you are looking for atrue camera bag that you can put all the accesories inside.
Dead on arrival. No support. Exchanged it for another, still didn't work. Bought a D-Link and I'm now networked.
i;ve tested it with a seperate 2 connections, an dit is working fine, I'm an electrical engineer, and I like it, however, there are other products to with the same funtions.
This is a great camera bag. We use it for our Canon Rebel XS, point and shoot, chargers, and extra SD cards. The bag is of superior quality and works perfectly. HIGHLY recommended!
I experienced the following problems with this radio:* I used the radio infrequently and the batteries always went dead after a few weeks even if I didn't use the radio at all!* The buttons sometimes functioned in error, changing to the wrong preset.* The silver knob is almost sharp and will irritate you as it's difficult to use.* It does not have a belt clip but instead has a ridiculously oversized arm band that is made for a gorilla. As a result you can't just clip it on your waist and walk around with it. You either have to use the arm band or put it in your pocket, neither of which is ideal.* Reception was tolerable but every other radio I have has better reception.
My son did some research and asked me to get this for him to use in his car. It works great. He is very happy with it. I'm glad my money is well spent.
It took all of 5 minutes to set up this great tool. Within 10 minutes I had retrieved my compactflash card from my digital camera and had used the card reader to import the images to adobe for manipulation and storage. A great product! (I purchased the item because my laptops USB port had failed and i needed an alternate means of getting the images from my compact flash card into my imaging programs; this product worked great!)
I've purchased a few different cheap headsets over the years from Amazon and on eBay. Some have worked better than others.You'll likley not be disappointed buying this one, unless you need to spend a lot more money for something &#34;better&#34;.
Item as promissed. Fast e-mail & shipping. Well Packed. Honest seller. Will recommend. A+ Thanks!
I bought this GPS after researching what I wanted in a GPS. This has everything I wanted, plus more. The MSN Direct is a great feature that is only on a limited number of GPSs. I has live traffic conditions that show even the smallest construction sites and tells you the approximate time of the delay. MSN Direct also has movie times, gas prices, and weather. The bluetooth works good with multiple phones. The directions are extremely accurate, the screen size is perfect, the custom points of interest is handy, and updates are free from the Garmin website.
Rarely do you see a product from Microsoft that isn't subject to a barrage of heavily (and I do mean _heavily_) biased reviews, comparing it to other products and services that typically doing whatever Microsoft's products do, only better. Look at the so-called "credible" reviewers working for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Whatever happened to journalist standard of forming and supporting a credible and unbiased opinion? Perhaps if you set the competition aside (or look at it on less subjective and comparative scale) you will be able to grasp a fair review of a product. But may I say that even the Zune does not require this formality, for it is a capable, stable, and solid product in nearly every regard.Having been looking forward to the November 14th release date for a while now, it was safe to say that I was overjoyed when the day finally came. After getting up in the morning, eating a quick breakfast, showering, and heading off to my single class for the day, it finally hit me that today would be the day that I would experience the Zune first-hand. Certainly the harsh words put out by the big-league review columnists couldn't be completely true, right?Come 10 AM, and there I was standing at the local Circuit City, eager to finally get my hands on the product. After corralling a service rep to fetch one from the display case, making the choice of Black for color, checking out, getting back in the car, driving home, and getting upstairs to my computer, the time that I had longed for finally came to fruition.The first thing you'll get with Zune is the brown package. The box itself is fairly small, and is opened by pulling the top off from the bottom. Once open, you will be greeted with the phrase "Welcome to the Social," on the side of the inner box. Open a the flip-out side panel, and you will see your Zune for the first time, nestled in an indentation in the packaging. A brown cord allows you to dislodge the Zune from the packaging, and two more flip-out panels to the left and right of the Zune house the magnetic black ear buds, and the sync USB cable. Another opening at the top houses a small instructional guide, software, and other papers, along with a carrying pouch. Overall, the packaging is nice, and allows you to get to your product fairly quickly. The instructions are very simple, and you won't have much of a problem figuring them out. The carrying pouch, however, is too small and tight-fitting, and seems to be provided to prevent damage from scratches, rather than impacts.Installing the software doesn't take too long, and after a restart, you are prompted to plug in the device. You will be given the opportunity to name the device, and you will then be guided to setting up a Zunetag account. I haven't yet set up any online service with the device yet, so I cannot comment on how well the Zune store functions. The device will automatically synchronize your music the first time out, with the option of synchronizing your pictures and videos as well. The process went fairly fast, and any additional syncs after the initial load are quick. The Zune software itself seems to be derived heavily from Windows Media Player 11, as the album-based libraries and options dialog will suggest, and everything fits well and is laid out in a practical manner. While some may be turned off by the fact that you can't just use Windows Media Player for adding music, it should be noted that you would require a new piece of software anyway if you want to upgrade your devices software when it is updated.Once all of your media is loaded, it's on to the Zune itself. Physically, the device is tall, as to accommodate its 3-inch QVGA display, and is semi-thick; no thicker than the size of a small-medium cell phone. The device is finished in a rubbery matte finish that feels very sturdy and lays true on a flat surface. The button layout and functionality is well designed, and the only problem you will have navigating the exceptionally streamlined and intuitive menu system is accidentally pressing the center button instead of up on the directional circle, as they are both finished smooth and shiny. The portrait-based display is very efficient for displaying lists of albums, songs, or play lists, and the album-art centric Now Playing screen also features an thoughtful layout, showing you the pertinent information to your current song. Video and picture playback forces the device into landscape mode, rotating the screen 90 degrees counter-clockwise. This allows you to take full advantage of the large screen when viewing said media.While the Wifi's state in the device is virtually crippled, it is reassuring to know that it may very well be taken advantage of in a more practical fashion through future software updates. The sharing feature is nice in theory, but the limitations that are imposed even on non-copy protected music seems a bit excessive, especially for elusive tracks that won't be easily found on online music stores.The FM Radio feature is a very nice addition, and the display of track and station information is incredibly nice and useful. Reception won't be without occasional static, but overall it is very consistent and distortion-free. While you cannot record live radio as you can with other players, the ability to view track information is a near-exclusive feature and is very valuable.Overall, playback is smooth and uninterrupted by jostles and bumps, and the menu system is responsive and polished. Audio quality is top-notch, with all levels of audio - bass, midrange, and treble - reproduced accurately and crisply. The unit allows for several equalizer presets, and each one has a unique sound to it. The absence of a bass-boost feature may seem like a loss, but you'll be surprised by the amount of kick you receive by the default settings that you'll learn to not miss such a feature. Video playback is also smooth, but while I haven't encountered a problem yet, you may be prone to skipping or momentary pauses due to excessive bumping or movement, since the device is not solid-state.The device, while larger than other players on the market, holds a presentable, professional and refined look. The physical integrity (yet curiously lightweight construction) of the case only bolsters the units longevity and standout power. The semi-transparent case with a "double-shot" of color looks very cool in person, and the unit definitely stands out among the sea of white-colored devices. It is also a magnet for popularity at the office, as one person tells another person, who tells two other people about your new Zune...and they all try to use the directional-pad as a touch pad for some reason...My only gripes about the device come from the people who brush it aside under the veil of being a Microsoft product. Microsoft isn't printed on the device for a good reason: it's unlike any other Microsoft product you will have ever used. The intuitive interface is easy and fun to use, the synchronization is fast and seamless, and the product's longevity through software updates gives you reassurance that even though it is a first-generation product, you won't be sorry when they announce a software breakthrough.I personally recommend the device for those seeking a competent, well-rounded media player. The combination of easy-to-use software and superb playback is a major strong point of the device, and the Wifi feature, while limited now, will most definitely come into play in more useful ways in the near future. The only shortcomings of the device are limited format support, and the need for separate software and drivers to make the unit work on a computer. In the end, the product is a positive mark for Microsoft's Zune initiative, and if the goals of the product are anything like that of the Xbox, then we may have a product with some serious competitive power in a very short time.
Its great when you can get a good price on a name brand camera accessory. Does what it needs to and fits snug, not much more can be said for a lens adaptor.
I have used a lot of bluetooth mice, and this one has the best tracking of ony of them. Be aware that bluetooth has some limitations, though. Almost any high quality wired mouse will perform better, and many RF mice will too. If you are a tricking maniac, or a gamer, don't use bluetooth, period. If you want bluetooth, either because you don't want an extra dongle, you need all your USB ports, or you need the long wireless range (for controlling presentations in a big lecture hall), this is one of the best mice you can buy.The new wireless Mighty Mouse from Apple acquires a bluetooth link faster than this mouse (at least to a mac), but this mouse tracks better, clicks better, and costs less. It has the second-fastest acquisition time of mice I've used, and works well with both my Toshiba (Windows XP tablet) and my MacBook.Battery life is good, and the physical "off" switch is great (why is that such a hard feature to find?).I tend to like big mice, but the design of this small mouse makes it nearly as good as a bigger one (and more portable). The ergonomics are indifferent, but end up being better than many "ergonomically designed" mice anyway, especially if you mouse left handed or switch hands. I switch, and this symmetric cordless mouse is really good for that.Controls are basic 2 button and 1D wheel (which is a third button), without the special buttons common on top end mice, but that works for me. The switches are high quality and the mouse is very durable. I've used nicer scroll wheels than this one, but this one does its job.
The Macally charger worked fine the first couple of times I used it.Most recently--when I plugged it in--I got a message on my Sansa e280's screen, something about the battery being incapable of being charged.I don't have any problems charging my Sansa with SanDisk or Griffin brand AC chargers, nor with my SanDisk base station. No error messages; all of these work fine.Would no longer dare plugging in the Macally charger...if it "thinks" my battery is defective (when these other products don't complain), I don't trust what effect it might have on the player.I've had the same issue (others have mentioned) with the cable falling out. Not that it matters, for a charger I'll never again be using.
Great headphones for the money. Purchased these for my daughter for Christmas. She sent me links of many headphone choices - too expensive. Found these and purchased them and she LOVES them. She is a grad student and shares an office with two other people and has to concentrate and these headphone definitely cancel out noise and are very comfortable. Then my other daughter wanted one too. She also loves them for her music listening. Glad I purchased them for the girls. They also love the way they fold up for traveling convenience. I'm now going to purchase a pair for my husband and a pair for me!!
I picked this lens because I wanted a "general/all-around" lens. It does have some slight limitations when zoomed all the way in and using auto focus. But for the price payed and the ease of not having to lug around a bag full of lenses to do what this does, I am very pleased.
Very frustrating experience and I am returning to Amazon (their return policy is the good news). After a lengthy set up process I thought I had the thing running, BUT 1) to switch from linksys to computer speakers (or my hardwired system) you always have to exit out of Media Player and restart it (despite the lynksys software telling you you're disconnected), 2)to get back to the Linksys I find you always have to restart Lynksys as well as Media Player, and then it only works a quarter of the time, 3)Rebooting the computer works sometimes to get it hooked up and other times after multiple reboots of everything I just give up and listen to the note book speakers. This might seem OK if I could just leave it connected but it's wouldn't be because 5) the thing starts acting up and dropping out the music whenever I leave it running for more than an hour or so, I have no idea why.In short a great idea, but until it works it's useless, I suspect most problems are software related. I am running a Centrino computer with Windows XP SP 2 on a Wireless G network where internet and print server work just fine. Note that the Lynksis does not support Mac at all.
Ah! This is a remarkeble piece of equipment. Very stylish if I do say so myself.I am currently listening to one of Lord of the Rings tapes I have made, and it sounds beautiful. I am sure pre-recorded tapes will sound even better.The radio works very well. Preset stations is easy to use and very convenient.TV reception is alirght, though I will not be using it much, and Weather band sucks. Again, I will not be using it.I recommend this item for its quality. Some people say the other models aren't as good as the older one's, this one is probably better than the others.
I use it in my lab at work where I have no computer access. I had no idea how rich the sound would be, the bass is full, and treble is clear without being tinny. Of course, I am not comparing it to the more expensive models, but for the price I reccommend it. It comes with cables so you can play a cd player,any type of mp3 player, or even your laptop through the connection in back, or just set your ipod right on top, it has little plastic adapters for lots of ipod sizes.
Great quality. Small in size allows for easy travel. Easy setup and very user friendly.
I bought this refurbished off a respectable dealer off of eBay,but I didn't realize that his guarantee was only for 7 days until it was too late. The USB port on the printer was dead on arrival, and I could not establish a connection to my computer. It was about 1 month after receiving the item that I attempted to install this on my computer, so I could not return this to the eBay dealer. Tried 2 different USB cables, 2 PC's and multiple USB ports, but still no connection. I'm sure this is a great printer for light to medium usuage, but my advice is to buy one of these new.
Being an ex-iPod owner, this item definitely is better than the hype of Apple products makes iPod's out to be. I am very pleased with my Creative. I'm amazed with how much more the user can do on the player itself, unlike the iPod where functions and settings were barely customizable from the player. Love the radio and microphone features which iPod also lacks. I use these features quite a bit! I've convinced several friends to buy this product because I've been so pleased. And besides all these features, 8 gb is the perfect amount of space for most "normal" people... and can be purchased for the same price as an apple nano 4 gb, which I must say is too small anyway. This player fits right into my hand. The volume is also great in the headphones. If a friend is listening with me, I no longer (like w/my iPod) have to turn the volume all the way up and ruin my headphones to have lound enough music. Works great in the car with my iRiver FM Transmitter. Couldn't be happier with this item! Thank you Creative Labs. Way to go with this product.
Once you use this trackball, you will NEVER go back to using mice, ever again!No more lifting up the mouse, placing it down, then going up with it again to get to the top of the screen, just keep moving the ball and the unit and your hand STAY on your desk, no more lifting!Do NOT use the software that comes with this for assigning features and such to the buttons, it causes programs and computer to crash all the time. Just install the DRIVER, if needed, but use the mouse adjustements in the CONTROL PANEL of windows for fine tuning, you don't NEED the software that comes with this, and not only do you not NEED it, it will CAUSE problems!Several recording studios tried to use this great trackball with the Steinberg AUDIO CUBE, and said it did not work. I said hogwash, and installed and used this trackball on an AUDIO CUBE without problem, because I did NOT use the included software!When I explained this to the other studios, they found they were able to use this trackball just fine without the software too, the software CAUSED the problems that would not let it work with that program or computer.And the last thing you need is another program running in the background using up your computer's resources! Windows ALREADY HAS software for a mouse included on your computer NOW, so you are already set!I have used this trackball at work, and have the same one at home, and used them for over 10 years and would never use anything else.The BALL inside this is the exact size of a Pool (Billiards) Ball, so you can just lift the ball out with your hands, and drop in an 8-ball if you want.You can draw, and trace out objects in photoshop with this that you can NOT do as well with a mouse.For Digital Audio Workstations, or Photoshop / Graphics design, you MUST have this trackball, nothing else is acceptable.The 4 switches are quality MICROSWITCHES that never wear out and give you that perfect tactile feel so you KNOW you are activating the switch. The same type of quality microswitches in arcade video games.There really is NO trackball or mouse on the planet that even comes close to this one. This one IS THE best.
If you're like me and you like to drive faster than average, you might want to think about this radar detector. I previously owned a Cobra. Though it had some nice features, and would talk, it seemed to hesitate sometimes with picking up radar signals. The Passport 8500 has paid for itself over and over again. I like the blue display, it's easier to see at night, and catches your attention when you pick up a radar signal. This detector will pick up a signal quite a distance away, so I have plenty of time to slow down long before the cop even has sight of me. It will pick up radar to the front, the sides, and behind you. If you're on a flat stretch, it will pick up radar sometimes up to several miles away, which gives you enough time to slow down without looking too obvious. You still have to be careful, but it's nice to have a warning with ample time to slow down.PROS: -Blue display is easy to read at night-Several display options, including vehicle voltage!-Nice carrying case-Strong suction cups-Locks into mount, and easily disconnects with push of a button.-Additional light and mute button on Power plug-Able to be hardwired into powerCONS: -Expensive-Cord hangs down in the way of dash, unless hardwiredOVERALL: I have had radar detectors in the past, but the Passport 8500 is hands down the best. You pay for what you get, and you get the best radar detector on the market. I've had it for about 3 months, and I do alot of driving. Works great everytime!
I was sceptical about ordering such a high priced item off of the internet but after receiving the item I had no regrets. The Sony TV is great, the picture is amazing and set-up was a snap. The TV is a real value!
The ipod was totally scratched at the metal part of the back and hit in the front. This product was used by someone and sell as ref. Do NOT included CD and manualI WONT RECOMMEND IT!!!
A camera like this - was my first digital camera.I gave it to my daughter - how LOVED it.When it wore out - she couldn't find one like it any where.I found this one & she LOVES it.It doesn't have all the fancy settings of some cameras.But it takes really excellent pictures - is a nice size and runs on AA batteries.She has literally taken thousands of pictures with it and it's still going strong.
Does what it's supposed to do and is the perfect length for my dorm room.
This computer has been back to HP 3 times for a broken wireless card and a messed up screen that blacks in and out. Luckily it was still under warranty, however the headache I went through spending hours on the phone with customer service in a another country, and waiting days on end for a manager to call back was not worth it. It was "fixed" and worked for another 6 months, but now the wireless card is not working again, and what do you know, the screen turns itself off and will not come back on until I do a hard reset and shut it down by the power button. I hate this computer, and HP.
I lost my lens cap, and ordered this as a replacement. Its not oem, but is pretty much the same. Its also overpriced for a piece of plastic, especially since its not oem. Otherwise it works great.
Great price with good enough sound for use in an office. Love the fact that it charges.
I purchased the Canon 20D package with the stock 18-55mm zoom lens about three weeks ago. Since then, I have taken several hundred pictures and am very happy with the camera - highly recommended if you can justify the price. I've broken this review up into sections due to its length.1. Lensa. 18-55 mm stock lensThe lens isn't great, but on the other hand, it's not bad. On the pro side, it's lightweight, cheap, small, and seems to focus fairly quickly. The only bad thing about the lens is that it produces slightly soft pictures, but if you won't be blowing the pictures up too large, you probably won't notice.b. 17-85 mm USM IS lensBeing obsessed with quality, after having the camera for about a week, I purchased (also on Amazon) the Canon 17-85 mm USM IS (Image Stabilized) zoom lens. I've been very happy with this lens and would recommend it if you can afford it. The IS is quite impressive - it really works. This lens isn't perfect either, but it seems noticeably better than the 18-55 (and only six times as expensive!!).2. Compact FlashI'd recommend that you purchase a SanDisk Ultra II 1 GB compact flash card with it - these are sold here on Amazon. This card provides about 5 MB per second write speed which is significantly better than many of the cheaper cards - there are some websites on the net which review cards (and even one which has tested them all in a Canon 20D) - it's worth looking into.3. BatteryThe battery life has been very good for me so far - the specs say that you can take about 1000 pictures with flash on half of them, and I don't doubt that (although I haven't pushed it that far yet). The charger is also nice and compact (easy to travel with) and charges the batteries in about an hour and a half (fast!).4. DesignThis camera is fun to take pictures with! Through the lens composing allows precise control of depth of field, focus, and cropping - it's also much easier to use in full sunlight as compared to a point and shoot digicam. It operates much like a film SLR in that you set most of the settings on the top LCD panel, compose through the viewfinder, etc., but it also adds the color LCD screen to view the pictures you've just taken. The other thing I really like about this over a film SLR is the ability to set the ISO and white balance on the fly. With film, you'd have to load a different roll of film for different lighting conditions or ISO - now it's the simple twist of a dial. While these features are available on most consumer point and shoot digital cameras, they're generally much harder to get to through the menu system. One great advantage of this camera is that it has so *many* buttons and dials - it's very easy to get to most frequently used functions without wading through extensive menus. They're also very ergonomically placed so I can switch most settings I care about while looking through the viewfinder just by feel.Another nice pro is the backlit top LCD panel which makes night shooting easy.5. Bad PointsHmm.. Not much I can think of that I don't like about it. My camera came with a 'starter quantity of dust' (quoted from some other website) on the imaging chip - but I was able to blast it off with a rubber bulb. Be aware that digital SLR's tend to gather dust on the chip - especially if you change lenses a lot - but this is nothing against Canon - it happens on them all.It's a shame that it doesn't show you the current ISO setting in the viewfinder (or on the top panel unless you hit a button). Several times I've left it at ISO 1600 by accident when I didn't really need that speed.It's a little heavy, but I find that I actually like the weight - makes it feel more solid.I wish it had an IR receiver so you could use an infra-red remote with it - but alas - it doesn't (even though the Digital Rebel does!). I had to buy the Canon RS-80N3 wired remote (which works well).7. ConclusionAn awesome camera overall - definitely go for it if you can afford it! I still kept my old compact digicam as a backup for cases when I don't want to carry an SLR, but in general, I'll use it 95% of the time. Much more enjoyable to take pictures with than a standard digicam - try it - you'll like it.
I agree with all the reviews posted. But, one this has me perplexed about this system. Could someone that has purchased it or will purchase it respond to this question so that I may know if it is normal operation or do I need to return it. Whenever I move the unit to a different outlet and plug it into the wall, the blue power light slowly flashes without my having to press the button to turn the power on. The unit was in the power off mode before I plugged it in. Has anyone else experienced this?, is this normal for an ipod dock? Never owened one before.
We bought this product specifically for hooking our DVD player to, so we could have the movie sound coming through the rear speakers of our van. We figured this would be preferable to having the kids hassling with the wires of headphones and the worry of whether they would have the volume too loud. NOT using anything wasn't an option, since the DVD player is mounted to the ceiling right between the driver and passenger, and to have it loud enough for the kids to hear it was driving my hubby and I crazy! We had a different FM transmitter but there was too much artifact noise and that bothered us a lot. The Coby transmitter is perfect; great because it piggybacks the DVD plug and there is such a minor amount of artifact noise it's canceled out by the engine and road noise. I can't say enough about how satisfied we are with this product, especially since it was among the least expensive transmitters. Thanks, Coby!!
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 :-)
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 use this item in my car with my ipod and the auxilary input in my car stereo. I enjoy the fact that the wire is very lengthy, giving the option to allow passengers in the back of my car to change the music. I have encountered small moments when there was noise when I would move the wire around at the input jack. However, for the most part, the product is reliable and I haven't had too many problems with the item.
USB works as expected. My (factory) desk cutout was exactly 3" but the Belkin unit was too big by about 1/8 inch. Had to break out the dremel and do some major sanding.
Reading the few reviews here you would think this is a piece of junk. However, I purchased this unit for my wife based on over 100 reviews at another site that rated the unit very high for the price(4 out of 5 average rating).This unit has a good size screen. The quality is comparable to all of the other units I checked including RCA &amp; Panasonic. Apex throws in a lot of accessories too. AC adapter/cigarette lighter adapter/headphones/audio cables/etc. It is also NTSC/PAL switchable and the AC adapter internally switches 110/220.The sound is adequate through the external speakers and was excellent through the headphones. My wife listened to two movies in the car today with no problems with auto/road noise. I also tried my LOTR DVD and was very pleased with the sound quality.My main complaint is that the battery pack is large, but this is true of nearly every portable dvd player. Note: they only show you the unit in the pictures...the battery pack nearly always clips on the bottom. As for the &quot;problem&quot; with the widescreen not filling the entire screen on some movies...I believe this is a problem for every portable dvd player, not just APEX.Overall, I am very happy with the quality for the price.
I was looking for an inexpensive way to play my iPhone 4 (iPod app), through my car stereo, and I hate the static of FM transmitters, especially if you're out on a long trip. I remembered that I had a cassette player that came with my car (never use), this XM auto cassette adapter works great. I've only had it a few weeks, so I can't comment on long-term durability, but used it at least 10 times with no noise from the tape deck, as I had heard in other reviews. Great price, great product, highly recommend.
I have now purchased 3 of these for use in our industrial manufacturig facility to estimate and quantify energy savings on small plug in items.
2/28/2010Positive - This thermos works well. My coffee stays hot throughout the day.Negative - The top of the stopper is narrow and hard to get a grip on and the stainless steel surface of the cap/cup feels loose on the plastic. I wish I could have found that the product was made in China before I bought it.Edited - 2/18/2012It has been almost two years that I have used the thermos, every weekday. I must say that it has held up very well to the construction site work environment and continues to keep my coffee hot through lunchtime and warm enough to drink on the way home. I have been very pleased with the performance of this product.
Opened the box and was a little disappointed with the skimpy instructions but was quickly remedied by a trip to the web. Set-up was simple. I was able to stream audio wirelessly in the Dance Studio's 2nd floor to the first floor with no interference or dropped signal. By far, in my opinion, this is a very good product compared to others that cost several hundred to thousand's more. Also this is a very good addition to a mobile DJ's equipment. I am planning on buying another unit I can use at home.
I used to use a pair of 22&#34; Dell Monitors with my PC but decided to replace the PC with a 15&#34; Retina MacBook Pro. Since I prefer a regular keyboard and mouse when I'm working in one spot, I decided to try this notebook arm mount tray. I took one of my 22&#34; monitors off my dual-monitor desk mount and attached the Notebook Arm Mount Tray. Once I got everything adjusted, I can drop the laptop, open, into the tray, and use the laptop display plus the other 22&#34; monitor. Packing up in the morning is a breeze too.Hint: I have a similar setup at work and duplicate cables at each location. That way I can just disconnect the cables, close the laptop, slip it in my bag and run out the door!
Very unsatisfied with this product - the Sportline Walking Advantage Mini Ear Radio - it has no volume control and it does not stay tuned to any station. It drifts off to static. Replaced battery - still does the same thing.
The product as mentioned is very good and its really a steal for the price it is offered and the quality of the same.
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 am very pleased with the ipod itself and it's very sleek design. Do yourself a favor and do not use ipod w/ musicmatch. Do yourself a favor and download ephpod from ephpod.com and then you will enevr regret it.
Nikon LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap 67mmThe lens cap fits my Nikon D90 perfectly. I received it quickly and had absolutely no problems.
This is a simple VGA cable. Comes with screws to attach to the occasional threaded VGA port. Screws are also removable. It even came with caps to protect VGA pins. Works just fine.
Works well, sometimes drops signal from Bluetooth when right next to my iBook. Don't know why but other than that, very useable and the off-on switch is a big plus for me
THIS IS THE GREATEST HEADPHONES IT FOLDS IN TO SMALL SIZE GREAT FOR THE ROAD
After using a Handspring, but going through batteries too quickly, I decided to upgrade to this timeless PDA. I have no complaints with it other than the serial sync is a lot slower than the USB sync. I love the built-in battery, metal case, and slim size. I fit this in my pocket and it is a lot lighter than my wallet ;) Now that the m500 discounts have hit, the Vx is coming down to very attractive prices....
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.
I paid about 50% of the retail price by purchasing through Amazon as compared to Frys Electronics Store.
I'm a big fan of Sharp electronics but this one has nothing to do with the rest of their products. Looks good and the features are awesome, but the quality is extremely poor. I personaly have problems with the disc loader: it only plays audio CDs. Most DVDs and all of CDRs result in "NO DISC" message. Unlike other people I have not experienced freezing picture or stuterring, but I could only play a few DVDs.
Large, Great quality, but doesn't pick up as well as I though it would here in the appalachian mountains.
I took the few good reviews and convinced myself that I could make this work. I was a fool. Even if a few people have gotten them to work, they're still a crummy product.
In my 2 years of usage of this printer, I did not face any significant issue. The only thing is that sometimes you have to insert paper carefully and the cartridges are costly as with any other printer.
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.
I have had this product since 2000! I have never had a problem with this dvd player. I never used any of the many other functionalities that it has, but I've never needed to. I clean it once a month and use it A LOT!Best electronic item I've ever bought :)GREAT BUY!!!
This is an excellent device.It has a user-replacable battery, a nice, colorful LED screen (unless you are standing in direct sunlight), good battery life, an FM tuner, audio recorder, and the ability to delete songs, albums, or artists from the device and make playlists directly on the device.The only software you need is Windows Media Player 10. You can use the included software for organizing and playing music--but I already have Windows Media for that so I use the Creative software to make playlists on the device. (Again, this is optional, you can make playlists directly on the MicroPhoto.)Also, some people seem to have some problem with the size/weight/form factor. I think this is the best thing about the MicroPhoto. The added "bulk" is Magnesium, a very durable metal. The strength of this, along with a general sturdy construction, makes this device very durable. You could probably drop this on concrete (and have it still work), but I'm not guaranteeing anything.This device is stil small enough to hold in your handle, and definitely lightweight enough to carry around, so why does it matter if it is twice as thick as an iPod Nano? Even though it is hard-drive based, when you drop it, I think the differences between it and an iPod Nano will be noticeable. (Hint: the MicroPhoto will the one in one piece still functioning.)
Although it doesn't say it will, it also doesn't explicitly say that it won't work as a transfer cable between two XP machines. For most software and options XP and Vista are interchangeable and if it says it can transfer between XP and Vista, I think it is logical to assume that between two XP machines would also be possible.. Having bought this item, I then find on the documentation, that NO it will only work between XP and vista.I just think it should have been written as an explicit point in the description. Even better.. publish the documentation as part of the product description.I have now found two cables that should work between two XP machines. The Tornado and Targus ACC96US High-Speed File Transfer Cable. I am waiting on the Targus.
This camera is excellent on those who are on budget and film mostly outside. Why do I say mostly outside? Because the video quality under low indoor light conditions is very bad. There is lots of noise on shadowy indoor areas. And since most amateurs and home videos are shot without really having a single though on how the light will be, the results will not be good. You'll need tons of light indoor to eliminate the grainyness. Whats even worse is that even in medium indoor lighting conditions look grainy. This grainyness, or color noise, probably has to do with the camera having 1 CCD (Which most consumer cameras have) and the insensitivity of the CCD. So it usually uses electronic gain when shotting with low light, and getting a camera to use electronic gain depends on its CCD signal to noise ratio. This camera has a bit of problems with tapes. I once used Panasonic DVC tapes, and 40 minutes into recording it said tape end! This was unbelieveable. Then once I used Fuji film, and believe it or not it said tape end within 2 minutes of recording and I was surprised. I played it back and stopped where the footage stopped and it recorded normally again. This is probably not the tape's fault but the cameras. The only tape I did not have any problems with is TDK, so USE TDK for this camera. The sound quality is good, and high fidelity sound. Uses standard PCM/48khz/16 bit. The picture quality outside is great, although sometimes it exposes too much and manual exposure needs to be used but generally it does a good job at auto. The features the camcorder has are great especially A/V/S-video IN to capture from other source. Night vision is cool, although short distance. I wouldn't rely on still pix they are low resolution. The LCD is nice although the DPI is low. Another great thing is that it works with my Power MAC and there is stereo microphone input which makes audio sound even better. Nonetheless this camcorder is really good considering the features it has. Simply a little thought in indoor lighting will go a long way. You can buy a cheap 625 watt sun gun on ebay, although inversatile still a good start.
Looks beautifull......works about 40% of the time. Be ready to reinstall the software weekly.Very expensive for something that dosent work all the time
This computer was described very accurately. I am happy with my purchase! Thank you for the fast shipping. I would recommend this seller!
This was the best optimum solution. Between the (18hr) trickle chargers and 15 min super chargers. And being a world traveller, I cannot be more pleased with the worldwide voltage support.
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 tried to order this online from Office Depot but it said they were out of stock. I called their Customer Service number and they said there were some available to pick up at the local store. I got the printer for the 79.23 169.23- 20 coupon - 70 rebate. So i picked up the printer after work and installed it in less than 2 minutes. It works great and was impressed by the ease and quality of the product. If anyone out there is looking for an inexpensive laser printer.. this is the one to get!
This is the exact LensPen I expected. I works great and I have had no problems with it.
After wasted 8 hours on Linksys WRT610N router, I boughts this with PCMCIA card for one of my laptop. What a difference it made. Laptop is running at full speed with excellent signal. You won't go worng with this but here are some tips- Do peel off the platic film which protech the router but covered the venting holes. Otherwise, the router might get overheated and reset- MAC filter not only block wireless device like most other routers, but it also filter device connected to the ethernet port. I wasted some times here and eventually figure it out. Be careful here!- Do update the firmware first thing you login to the router. Otherwise, do backup configuration before you do the firmware upgrade, Most of the configuration will lost and you would have to reconfigure it again.- Use the web interface is much straight forward, insetad of the software that come with it- Be aware of the default ip is 192.168.0.1, rather than 192.168.1.1 on most other routers.-Do pick up Dlink 5 or 8 ports GB switch at the bargain price with $10 rebates. I ran a cat6 cable for my PS3 and many other device ( like NAS), speed is so incredible.Love it.............. and you will
I bought this amp to work with the Bose outdoor planter style speakers. It works perfect. Have it hooked to a Sonos system and I use the auto on feature. Great purchase for the money
Nice size...great sound...very sensitive remote. I ONLY wish that it allowed you to pop in batteries for better portability. It has a MASSIVE AC adapter, by-the-way!
It's an excellent product for the price. It serves all my needs, the 4 foot cord with 6 outlets is just what I was looking for. I've noticed other reviews complaining about the lack of space between outlets and the positiioning of the on/off swith. However, I've run into no problems. If you're looking for a quality yet inexpensive power strip, I'd highly recommend this Belkin.
I went through the reviews of almost all the notebook coolers Amazon had to offer. After carefully weighing the pros and cons, I choose this cooler. I have to say that so far I'm rather impressed.I own a older 17" HP notebook. The darn thing just will not dissipate heat. The cooler is a bit small for the 17" model, but it works better than anything else I have yet to try. The fans are in a perfect placement for where the most heat is generated.The elevated platform is convenient for releasing more heat as well as allowing for a more ergonomically correct typing surface.It's very quiet (well compared with the internal fan of my notebook it's quiet). I took the cooler with me on a recent trip and it traveled very well.All in all, I would recommend this cooler pad to other. I only give it four out five stars because it's just a little physically small for my system but handles the job nonetheless.
I really like this little flash. I bought it for my Nikon D40. It is small and comes with a padded pouch. It slides off or on quickly and locks in place. I like that the flash is adjustable and can tilt in four steps - Horizontal, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, & 90 degrees. This is a great little flash at a good price.
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.
I purchased these knowing I was getting cheaper headphones than I normally get, but the reviews encouraged me to give them a shot and I didn't want to blow a lot of money. The sound quality itself is perfectly fine. I'm not super picky about the "perfect sound" all I care about is being able to enjoy my music without noticable flaws. To be honest though I avoid wearing these at all costs and this is where the BIG problem lies. They are extremely flimsy. I understand they are supposed to be portable, but you take them off your head and they fold up in your hands into a mess. They drive me absolutely insane, and I try to use the previous pair with the tearing wire over these. I don't know if mine were just extra loose, but if they are all like this DON'T BUY THEM. I don't know how anyone can use these without feeling constantly annoyed at them folding up all the time/falling off their head.
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.
Besides no bass at all which makes you to have max volume, after half an hour of use, my ears turn really hot and becomes extremely annoying
This is a great boom box!! The remote works facing the oppisite direction, the detachable speakers are great. Everything comes in crystal clear as well. The sleep is feature is great too, so you can fall asleep to whatever it's playing, and then it will turn off at your set time. I LOVE THIS STEREO!!!!!!!!!!!
I searched far and wide and read every review and bought $ [money] worth of MP3 players from Amazon for side by side testing. This was the winner for these reasons: Great sound; easy to use; good battery life; lightweight; can add memory simply for other listeners or for your different moods; dependable operation and excellent free support by Intel for 90 days; comes with Musicmatch and lets you rip CD's onto your player easily; adjustable bass and treble; comfortable shape and ergonomics for controlling while in use. I ran with this on the beach and use it daily in the gym. Volume is adequate to compensate for gym noise and quality is soothing to the ears for finer selections. It was a huge hit on my vacation. I recorded several chips for my mom and wife and mother in law and simply swapped them out each time a different user took the player. Everyone loved it!
It is cheap and does its job. No idea of the longevity of the item yet, but happy with it so far.
No earbud I've ever tried is particularly durable. These are no exception, and in my experience they're equal when compared to earbuds costing 5 times the price. The sound quality is good and they really block outside noise. I've tried at least a dozen different types of earbud over the last 10 years. I find these to be the best value.
I got this Belkin wireless card at a very low price and works well in my Sony VAIO laptop.
Convenient package, excellent price. remarkable color photo definition. Great for indoor and outdour shots. No need to buy higher ASA grades unless shooting fast moving objects or unusual light conditions
TIVO is one of the few discretionary electronic purchases in our home that we would absolutely replace immediately if necessary. They are expensive to purchase and if you purchase a lifetime support option, even more so. However, I would recommend this option if you can afford to purchase it since we have more than offset what monthly payments would have cost us over the years.There are many things we like about our TIVOs. A few are the ease with which you can record (and delete) programming. Also, the many recording options that allow you to record only new programming or new and repeated programming; the ability to record programs with a specific actor, singer, producer or topic without ongoing manual intervention; and the number of programs that can be stored on the TIVO. We feel that the TIVO saves us money in the long run. Before we had TIVO, we would rent many movies during a month and now we rarely rent movies since we have a continual backlog of programming to watch on TIVO. Our daughter has a TIVO and `prerecords' entire series of programming that she considers acceptable for the children.TIVOs are not all created equal. You can purchase independent TIVOs from TIVO itself or purchase your DVR via cable or satellite providers. Keep in mind that the ones you purchase from TIVO are full featured and will work with either cable or satellite systems. Ones purchased via third parties such as cable and satellite providers have tailored sets of features and will work only with their system. (If you move and go from one cable system to another or to satellite your DVR may have to be replaced.)Independent TIVOs can be LAN connected and we have done so. We have one in our living room and one in our recreation room. LAN connecting of TIVOs adds a whole new dimension to their abilities. We can watch recorded programs on either TIVO while recording one program in the living room and one in the recreation room concurrently. We can transfer programs from one TIVO to another if we decide to watch the program in a different room. Since the TIVOs are on the LAN, they can access the photo libraries on our PC. As photos are downloaded to the PC they are immediately available for slide shows on the TV.We have had several occasions to use TIVO's customer support. We feel that their support has been excellent. In most cases, our problem was resolved on the first call and their support people have been very helpful.
I bought this thermometer to use for "smoking" my meats. I am very pleased with it and I like the feature that gives you the temp of the smoker and the temp of the meat. I look forward to using it many times during the summer!
This is a great cd player. not only is it thin and light weight but it is tough, i have dropped mine numerous times and it still works perfectly. the ability to use AA or AAA batteries is great and so is the amount of playing time u get from them. Another other great thing about it were the controls on the headphone wire.the bad things... it doesn't tell u when you're battery is getting low, only when it is dead and i ended up losing the extra part needed to play AAA batteries. other than that this cd player is well worth the money and will not dissapoint you.
It's getting more and more difficult to find personal cassette players today, but more and more people are listening to audiobook cassettes. Well this is the personal cassette player you need. It has every thing you'd want. I especially like the auto-reverse component. The only thing I'd change is the headset. I changed mine out for ear-buds.
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.
This is an excellent headset. I bought it because I seemed to always be borrowing my husbands headset, now he's abandoned his and always borrows mine! The ear phones are big and comfortable and have excellent sound quality, and the microphone picks up sound really well. I use mine for VOIP phone calls, and I haven't had a single complaint from the other end. The cables are really long, so it's great for me because I like to move around while talking on the phone or listening to music.My only gripe is that the microphone can't be hidden, which would have been a very handy extra. It can be stowed by pushing it upwards so it sits next to the headband. Otherwise, an excellent headset - I'd gladly recommend
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 have an Elura 100 for shooting home movies. Although the built-in microphone is pretty good, as far as such things go, it still picks up a little bit of motor noise, and is only really good at close range. With that in mind, I thought that an external, directional, microphone would be useful. On a whim, I purchased the Sima MZM1 at my local large electronics store, which, believe it or not, stocked it as its only external microphone on the shelves. I hadn't heard of Sima, but figured that even an inexpensive (actually, I paid more than the Amazon price), directional microphone would be better than the built-in microphone. Boy was I wrong.I set the camera up in a quiet room with no wind noise and ran a sound check first with the built-in microphone, and then with the Sima in both normal and "zoom" mode. The built-in microphone sounded as good as ever, clear with a slight trace of motor noise. Then, as soon as I plugged in the Sima microphone, the noise level increased dramatically. In normal mode, I not only picked up the motor whir substantially louder, I also picked up a substantial amount of buzz and other hissing/buzzing noise. In zoom mode, the motor whir was gone, but that was possibly because it was drowned out by even louder hissing/buzzing noise.At first I thought that perhaps it was the fact that the Elura's electronic wind screen is deactivated for external microphones, so I turned it off for the built-in microphone and repeated the test with the same results. At this point I began to think that my mic-in jack was defective, so I eventually secured a real microphone to test with, and discovered that the camera was working just fine, and that all the noise was being generated by the Sima MZM-1.In short, I spent around $40 to buy a microphone that was far inferior to the camera's built-in microphone, and wasted hours trying to troubleshoot the problem. If you buy this microphone after reading all of the reviews, you have no one to blame but yourself for the misery this product will bring to you.As a final observation, the microphone's rubber mounting system does not seem to actually dampen any noise, and in fact appears to increase the noise from movement since it allows the microphone to flap around a bit (not that you'd hear it over all of the other noise this microphone introduces).
I Have to agree. I have used this camera many times for Wakeboarding photography and all i wished for was for abigger zoom range. But i lived with it and the picturesthis camera takes in well-lit invoirments is great!The quality is mostly well enough to be edited.The only thing i don't like about this camera is whenyou take pictures in places with low-light activity, andon the pictures you can see some red graininess, especiallyon skin surfaces. Second is the memory. Unfortunately hereit's impossible to buy memory (128 Mb = $255), soi had to stick with the 16 MB. It doesn't hurt, and it'snot really a downside, because of the fact that anyone couldspend a few more $$$ on some extra memory, that isn'tvery expencive.What i enjoy of using this camera is the rechargeables. Enough said. Thank you Sony!I think light photographers would make good use of this camera,but alot of light is needed for perfect shots. That's my lessonwell learned.A few months ago, the LCD started melting, then the whole screen whent poofy.So now i'm planning it's funeral, because it spent a good 1 1/2 year taking great pictures.I don't expect more than that.And you people shouldn't complain about it breaking and stuff cos probably you let it fall off yourtable and it suddenly broke infront of your eyes. It's your fault. deal with it.
For a mere thirty bucks this nifty little thing lets you hook up a VCR, DVD player, video game, etc. to that ancient-yet-still-going TV you've grown very attached to but which doesn't have any RCA input plugs.And don't worry, you can still keep your external antenna---it plugs right into the back of this box!Phillips also makes RF modulators, I got mine from Walmart for the same price, it's got prettier Channel3/Channel4 lighs. : )I'm sure all those slimy TV salespeople at Best Buy or Circuit City don't want you to find out about this device, though!
I got this stereo for free after it was given to me. For over 8 years, it sat in a basement, unused and unloved. When I finally cracked the box open, I set it up-easily. It was awesome! Great sound quality, although without Harman/Kardon speakers, it doesn't perform as well. Can handle many additions such as CD players, iPods, cassette decks, and more. I use it on a daily basis just about every day. It was made in 1998, and it still is one of the best receivers out there. The power transformer only buzzes when it is hooked up to an extension cord, or non 120V outlet. It may be old, but it still is one of my favorite possessions. If you are looking for a good receiver with a lot of life left, this one is a better option, as opposed to a mini-system, or third party company.
Remarkably good balance, impressive bass response at a ridiculously low price. I have several pair and my kids &#34;steal&#34; them to listen to music in lieu of their iPod ear buds. I use these when I run because they remain comfortable over a long route and I don't worry about having a sweaty pair at this price.
I've gone thru other binoculars in the past, and these are the best I've found, particularly for the price! Very nice and compact... I use them frequently for nature watching. Very clear and with very good magnification! Recommended!
Though configuring (particularly the PC-Card) took more time than I expected, when finished I realized the excellent performance and ease of use of the pack. I got really happy for the value of my purchase.
works. the battery lasts forever. charger recharges. price is right. half the price of the quick charge kit, only a few dollars more than 1 battery. includes a battery and allows you to play in case the battery runs dead.
I purchased this product because it seemed like it would be very useful to have around - and it is! It works well and is very easy to use. I am a bit addicted to it right now, I am plugging everything into it to see what things pull. It gives you all the basic information you need, V, A, W, ect. A handy tool, and I highly recommend it.
I've been around speakers for many years, both as a recording musician and a hi-fi nut. This product really surprised me. It's not near as flabby as I would have expected from the price. Bass is very nice, tight and complements my JBL's very well. It works equally well with all types of program material, CD's, DVD,s, VHS, MP3, FM, LP, etc. I would have easily paid 3 times as much to get sound this good. I'd read reviews on other websites and took the plunge. I highly recommend this sub for those on a budget, or even those willing to spend more. The box is pretty generic, just a black ash covering over acoustic plywood, but it fits everywhere. That's the only downside and I don't think of that as much of an issue. Check it out!
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.
D-link has the worst technical support team ever. It seems like they have high school students working for them. I take it back. Most high school students probably know more. I returned the product because of their tech support! Not sure if I will buy D-link again. There are many other great network company.
What a selle!! Product never arrived and seller never answered after saying "UPS lost all our packages over the 4th of July". All further calls ans e mails were ignored.
I wanted to like it. The amp sounds good but it popped horribly every time it was turned on. It would also pop anytime anything else on the same circuit was powered on. Ended up returning it before it had the chance to blow my speakers.
i never recieved the product and i am currently requesting an answer as to why. ive ordered several things from you this past year and had no problems till now.
I purchased the Sima Lens Pen based on another Amazon review before departing on a month-long tour of Europe. I carried this product throughout Italy, France, Spain and Greece and I was amazed at its simple, effective and compact design. Not only did I constantly use it on my own camera, but this product was the hit of my tour group and I was constantly called upon to use it in order to clean other people's lenses as well. (Apparently, no one else on the tour realized that along with a camera and film, a lens cleaner is not optional.)Given that a clean lens is an absolute prerequisite to a sharp photo, don't trust your memories to anything less than the Sima Lens Pen. This product is superb!
good camera strap, sturdy, film holders EXTREMELY handy, does not break under pressure. good find.
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.
Yes, the design IS flawed, but not on a usability or conceptual level. The problem is, Rio picked a very bad hard drive to stick in this very sleek unit. Mine never worked. It never got past the Upgrader message, and I wasted time with Rio tech support (not an 800 number and outsourced to India -- so much for an American company) and finally demanded a refund. The FAQ about the Nitrus suggest hitting the unit to get it to work. Ask yourself if you want to pay about $200 for a MP3 player that you have to smack around to get it to work. If you really think you do, I strongly suggest you get a service plan along with the danged thing.
When i got it, i couldn't wait and open it. It was awesome and it's very useful. I love it.
While I didn't buy the Brother Fax-575 from Amazon, I did use the reviews in deciding if I should purchase this fax. While I don't consider myself a tech geek, I do consider myself a due diligence shopper. I read reviews about the quality of the faxes both receiving and sending and was concerend. But at the price, I decided to take a chance. If you are expecting crystal clear, sharp faxes, this is not the machine for you. If you intend to use this fax for minimal use and don't want to run to the local Kinko's, this is perfect. I did test send and receive faxes and am more than satisfied. Hope this helps.
I've used my Canon PIXMA for about a month. So far it is easy to use and works great! I like its compact size for a multi-function machine. It is very attractive and looks a lot better than the Epson multi-function unit I did have. It also prints faster and better than the Epson. I paid about the same for each unit, but the Canon so far wins by many furlongs!
All ports began running slow after just 6 months of use. Followed LinkSys RMA process and they sent me a hub in return by mistake. I followed yet another LinkSys RMA process and had to wait TWO MONTHS for the replacement switch covering their mistake. The replacement switch died after 1 week of use. The latest RMA unit ran excessively Hot until the smell of burning plastic left the air and then it would not power up. This is what I have learned about Linksys: #1) This should be a simple network pass-through device and it should not fail unless manufactured poorly - Linksys apparently cannot make a good one. #2) Do not even think about turning a broken unit into Linksys under their RMA process, they will simply send you a refurbished unit and it cannot be trusted. If these cheap switches fail they cannot be fixed and the original manufacture was flawed in the first place. #3) Choose a competitors product - I have had other brand switches running for years with no issues.
Since I have bought this product I have not gotten a single ticket.. It is not as advance as the V1 or escort passport in picking up lasers, but it is also less than a third of the price.Overall a great product for the money.
I purchased this item about 2 weeks ago. It was originally intended to back up my computer. But fortunately, I started using it for transferring data first. Am I glad I did as now I either get an error message "USB Device Not Recognized, that the device has malfunctioned" or the computer just doesn't see it. I can't open it at all...so needless to say I can't get anything off the disk.I am now researching USB drives. Hopefully, my next one will last longer. I don't need anything fancy. I just need to one to back up my computer.
I feel that this is a very good product, the only issue I have found with it is that when Im around static electricity, the Zune tends to turn off. Im sure it just gets overloaded, but it still works when you turn it back on.
The 655 worked great for over a year until one day I clicked on the "update your firmware" button on the user interface. Big mistake. It installed 1.21 and it slowed down to molasses and would no longer stream netflix on my LG BD-370 player. I spent hours that I can never get back to find out that it is a common problem with this router. The Dlink forums are full of complaints. Since the router wont let you ever "go back" to a previous firmware version...I was stuck. There is an application on line by a Russian developer that hacks the 655 and lets you down grad the firmware backwards...call me crazy but I dont think it's a good idea to download uncertifed Russian software hacks to fix what is supposed to work from the get go.I've updated to 1.33 but it still only connects 33% of the time. The wireless connection speed is now only 65mb/s on N. Web searches show that sometimes you can be successful....apparently there are some extensive ports and stuff you can do, but it's far over my expertise.I either have to replace my blu ray player or the wireless router. It's easy choice. Bye bye Dlink.
Works exactly as you would expect. Snapped into place perfectly in the back of my blu-ray player to do updates and BR-Live. Three feet is the perfect length to attach components that are side by side or one on top of the other. Don't expect a 3' cable to stretch very far.
The product was third party vs Cisco when I recieved it. The facet it was third party was not clearly depicted when I purchased it. I did not return it since it did work and was only for home use.
Very easy to set up (5 minutes). I recommend updating the desktop software to the latest version as it has some improvements. This thing is flat out easy to use and works flawlessly. When the price drops back down to what I bought it for, I will be buying another one for another TV. Streams music and plays movies without one single hiccup over my wireless G network.
We thought we'd try these remanufactured cartridges because they cost so much less than the originals. We found out why they were so cheap. They lasted for about 20 pages and then the printer quick working because of a "cartridge error." We had to go to Office Depot and get new ones.
The power cord is everything I hoped for: Small and compact and yet providing a way to power several items in a hotel or airport I recommend it.
Excellent camera but I would like to say more is how satisfied I am with Amazon and Camera Stocker Inc. both are first class to buy from. I would not hesitate a moment to buy from again and again. Thank you very much.
I don't even need to install the logitech software that came with the mouse, my build in Bluetooth device detects the mouse automatically like magic, love it, so easy.......
I purchased this TV after serious comparative analysis. I Have it connected to my Comcast HD DVR recorder, cable box through HDMI ports and a single cable. I also have a DVD-CD (720p 1080i) player attached with an HDMI cable through the second HDMI port. Using HDMI ports and cables is the best connection option and produces outstanding pictures. I have no clouding and the pictures are also great on the non HD single and double digit channels which is a bonus with an LCD TV.I recorded several college football games during December and viewed them at more convenient times. This is a super TV for sports and movie fans. I'm currently evaluating HDMI home theatre systems and wish it had a third HDMI port.Great choice.
I have not found a more reliable method of destroying data than to store it on a Maxtor external hard drive. After buying a brand new one of these and "backing up" my data on it, I connected it one day (less than two months after purchase), clicked the drive letter and got a message indicating there's a problem with it. I lost everything I had on the disk. Every recovery attempt I attempted was met with failure. It just wiped itself perfectly clean.I threw the damn thing away but not before it placed a nice little (apparently irremovable) "Maxtor Locked Drives" icon in "My Computer" to laugh at my loss every time I open it.
I have generally been a PC user but didn't like the hardware offerings that are available. Previously, I owned a IBM Netwista X40 which is now an old computer but analagous to the iMac on the PC side. As the only current options were a very overpriced Sony or Gateway, I decided to give an iMac a try.The iMac is a very elegent machine. I would recommend it strongly. Learning OS-X and other application was not that big a deal although it is helpful to know someone that answer questions as necessary.My only complaint, which can be a deal breaker, is that Macs don't have the univeral compatibilty to accessories that PCs have. In my case, the two items that jump out are Garmin GPS' and PDAs. Garmin does not support Mac's and only Palm's are compatible with Macs. At that, iSync is a lousy synchronization application which is long due for an upgrade. There is nothing comparable to basic synchrnization of PDAs with Outlook on the PC.Actually, I have one other complaint. The 1GB or RAM consists of two 512KB cards and there are only two memory slots. So to upgrade memory, you need to replace existing memory which makes upgrading expensive.All that said, I am happy with my purchase and you do get a lot for your money.
Better than described. Excellent in every respect. Made in Japan quality. Very easy to use. A real investment for the future.
Not much to say. The cable is well made and works without issues. Will probably by another one for another room.
This is one of those cases where you have to compare them together before making a final decision. Yes this is a good responsive center channel speaker entended for average use that is well suited for movies and music.As much as I enjoy the Infinity Beta 250 I have to crown its big brotherfor all out performance. There is no equal to the Infinity TSS 4000 series center channel speaker. This speaker is worth every dime that you will have to shell out for its overall performance. Either way Infinity has once again captured the music lovers attention.
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 just needed a cheap pair of headphones for work. The sound quality doesn't need to be geat (although it's not bad at all) they just need to work and be moderately durable and easily replacable. These fit the bill perfectly. Audio snobs will probably compalain that it lets in tons of noise but you just need to crank the volume of a few. They do let quite a bit of noise out, which isn't the best for an office setting but it's managible. I will definitely buy another pair if these break after the next few months.
This is a good product for the price. Easy to install, however the software could be a little better for photos.
Good quality, holds in the heat for a long time. Mouth is small for filling.
This is the coolest gadget I have purchased in years. I have centralized stereo with speakers throughout my house. I was able to get this hooked up and working literally within 15 minutes. I have 4 stories to my house and the remote works everywhere in the house. The only issues with it losses the signal for a second once in awhile but rarely. Also it interferes with my wireless internet but I think I can fix it by just changing the channel it is using. Awesome product
Product is good and matching with my requirement, handed over to me as expected and without any issueSound quality is very fine
The cable was exactly as described. It came really fast considering I am deployed to Kuwait. Great item. I use it for connection between my projector and my laptop and PS3. Both provide accurate reporduction. I recommend this cable if you are looking for a cable at the right price. IT WORKS!
I never used it the camera I bought it for was sent back before I used it. This again is an inexpensive item that cost more due to shipping costs.
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 recieved this strap with my camera for free when I purchased my D-SLR from amazon.com. The only reason I purchased this was that it was refunded at check out. After using the camera and strap for about a month, It is safe to say that had I not recieved this strap for free I would gladly pay for it now. The strap has a quick release on both sides that connect to your camera. The quick release comes in handy when using the lowepro mini zoom camera case, which does not have enough room for the camera with the strap in place. Because the straps are too hard to remove from cameras, It is nice to just have to unsnap the strap for a quick removal. Very nice product that just works, and it also has a memory card holder attached.
This case is excellent, but beware that it is a very thick case. I only paid attention to the length and width and did not notice how thick it was until it came. However, it was big enough for all my camera equipment. Highly recommend it.
Good product, easy to install and very util when you don't have a crossover cable ;)
It was hard to install the card into my pci slot. A couple Driver Installation problems which made me call tech support. It achieved a fast connection speed of 48,000bps and quick download speed.Great Product, few Installation problems
I am new to dSLR world, but I have expected a little better lenses. Otherwise, great setup and great experience with this product. I plan to buy better lenses very soon.
Great product for storage. Small enough for placing in my back back and brief case. durable and not bulky. Good for those which carry multi usb for work and business. The products gives space for USB in all sizes and shape
I am using the itrip mini in our Grand Prix. The real bonuses of the itrip are that its portable and requires no external power source....in other words, its simple. It also allows you to choose a wide variety of frequencies, which was important to us since we live in a metropolitan area.Does the itrip work...yes. Does it work well...that depends. I find the sound quality to be acceptable, but you may get some static in the background. Setting the volume on the ipod is critical, because if you set it too high, sound quality will suffer. Follow the instructions and set the ipod volume to no more than 70%. I did not find that I needed to turn up the volume on my car's stereo much higher than usual doing this. And despite what others have said, I have found bass response to be very good.....even on rap and techno. The sound is a bit thin, but there are no severe defecits.....in general, it sounds jsut as good as any radio station. One last note, The transmitter on the itrip does not appear to be very powerful, so it is benefitted by close placement to the antenna.If you are looking for perfect, crystal clear audio reproduction, don't bother looking into an FM transmitter (of any brand.) However, if you are looking for a low cost, simple, convenient way to take your ipod into the car, the itrip is a great solution.If the itrip had a more powerful transmitter, it would be darn near perfect. Given its flaws...it deserves about 3.5-4 stars. For the money, its a good solution.
This is a great cable hookup program thingamijer. To download off the internet is very complicated but if you just ask someone who knows computers they will be able to tell you what to do. The software you get with it is really cool. Anyway, a good product.
I am not sure how well this product, the drum, works. It came in a generic box with no instructions. I saw one tab that said remove. I did not see the second one. I put the drum in my machine and Voila the whole MFC Printer went boom and subsequently damaged the gears on my HP 2840 toner cartridge carrier. The toner cartridges no longer connect with the machine (I have adjusted the carrier but the gears are stripped and so the carrier keeps popping out of place). This was an expensive lesson as I am now looking to use the drum in a replacement. Really dumb is doing the same thing twice and expecting a different result.
When first installed it worked fine. With time it would quit working after 15 minutes or so. Time that it would work got shorter and shorter. Each time the device would only work after complete cool down, not reboot. Multiple calls to D-Link support. They had me down load and install the same driver over again, several times. Then format my hard disk and re-install windows, then do a low level hard disk format (SCSI) and reformat and install. Hours on hold, sent to level two support. At last they told me to find someone willing to have it installed thier computer. D-Link has assigned blame to every possible source except their device. All other USB devices work. All other computers work with the wireless router, Mac and windows. (I cannot install this device on my work windows computer as I do not have admin rights). D-Link will keep you on hold for hours, talk to you for hours, have you waste dozens of hours reloading software, but won't replace a defective $30 device. If you get a D-Link, and it works great. If it does not, throw it away and get something else. Don't waste you time with their "support".
the only downside is it's thicker then shorter cables, which it probably has to be, and is harder to bend/move around tight areas
Bought the DIR-655 in March 2007 and have never had a problem with it. It runs 24/7 and I use 2 wireless laptops and a desktop, have home VoIP, and do some online gaming. I added a wireless printer (Lexmark) and also never had any issues. The Firmware was always easy to upgrade, and the same to save and restore your settings. I would highly recommend the DLink 11n devices since several other views comparing Linksys to DLink shares my impressions. Linksys got lazy, and D-Link has made up big time for previous issues.
Poor reliability. Poor interface and menu design. Poor button action. Poor documentation. VERY poor support.I don't normally write reviews on any product, but this one has disappointed me so terribly (not even in comparison to my Creative Lab Jukebox or my Apple iPod), that I wanted all to know to avoid this &quot;player&quot; like the plague.
This card fit well behind the battery of my razr phone. It allowed me to transfer pictures and files between my computer an my razr. The adapter worked fine in the sd card slot.
Best dry cleaning method there is. These days, with all the coatings, you want to use dry as often as possible. I take it everywhere I go.
We have several of these little communicators, and we love them. When my husband is outside or in the hangar, I can talk to him when I'm inside the house. We also use them when we're both inside. It beats yelling when we're on separate floors. We have additional sets at our weekend cabin where we sometimes have quite a distance between us. I have no idea if they actually reach 2 miles, because we don't use them in that capacity. We have owned several other communicators, and this is our favorite for our particular use. They don't eat up batteries like some of the others did either. I would definitely recommend these to someone whose needs are similar to ours. They're excellent for that use.
I installed a Metra Turbokit on my cousin's 2005 Honda Accord, this harness allowed me to solder it to the new stereo and plug it into his Honda wiring harness. Great Product!!
Hard to believe these only cost me $39.00. The are a nice little set of speakers for my shelf. I have them hooked up to a Apple Airport Express base station and they work perfect. Nice clear sound and plenty of power to fill the room.
I brought this item when my cable company went all digital and they gave me a digital cable box. My TV was at the end of a long cable run that was split multiply times. When i first got the box i was unable to get digital and On Demand channels. I was using a cheap signal amp that i picked up years earlier from Radio Shack, that worked fine with non-digital TV. I searched around and found several units with features that i was looking, all around the same price range. What stood out on this model was the built in duplexer, i didn't this feature at the time but it gave me the option to re-purpose it at a later time. Hooking it was very simple and by the time i got back to my TV the cable box has received the channel listings. The picture was perfect. The only feature this unit doesn't have and would be nice if it did was adjustable gain but beside that this unit work as exactly as it said it would. If your TV is at the end of a long cable run with multiple splits, this is the item you need
(...). The first Z-680 I received was DOA--the right-front channel was dead right out of the box. I didn't know this until I had drilled holes in my walls, ran the wire and set up the whole system. But, Amazon.com, true to its excellent ways with customers, had a second Z-680 on my doorstep in about 4 days. I was thrilled! So I set up this second system, turned it on and was so happy to hear the wonderful sound out of all the speakers. This happiness turned to rage about 20 minutes later when a buzzing sound started up, getting louder as the system heated up. The next day I tried again and after a few minutes I heard a pop and several of the channels went dead. So this system went back too.(...). Being an electrical engineer and having worked with PCs since the early 80's, I pretty well know what I'm doing when it comes to connecting components to PCs. I know my sound card, a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2, is functioning properly. I have excellent surge supprssion in my power supply. This leaves only the Z-680 to blame. I can only suspect that what Logitech is sending to Amazon to offload on its customers is not the same quality or tested units that have won Logitech such positive reviews. Not willing to go through the hours of hard work involved in the unpacking, installation, uninstalling, repacking and reshipping again, I decided to go with my second choice the Creative MegaWorks 5.1 550 system. This system worked right out of the box and has continued to give me much that I expected to get from the Z-680.I'm not happy not to have gotten the Z-680 system. It has features that I would prefer over the Creative system. Having worked so closely to both, the Z-680 is much more robust and has the digital output and a true remote control. The 15-20 minutes of sound that I had from the second Z-680 system was superb. I truly wish I was now listening to the Z-680 system, not because I have any complaints about the Creative MegaWorks THX 5.1 550, but because of what the Z-680 has that the MegaWorks does not. (...)
The instructions were clear and it slipped right in. Drivers installed and then updated themselves.
I have compared this camera to several other cameras. I already have taken over 300 pictures and found the camer versital and easy to use.Great buy.
Okay, I goot this thing in 2009. The VCR kinda erks me. The tracking doesn't adjust on some tapes. On some tapes the tracking does adjust. The audio is clear. I had to take of the VCR tape cover, because it wouldn't eject right and eat the tape. The DVD side. It is good. It reads DVDs fast. Finalizes them quickly. Picture is clear and the audio. So I give a DVD/VCR 4stars
Never had a printer quite like it!!!! This thing does EVERYTHING!!!
They are actually cat6 cable not cat5 or some fake. They are long enough for my project and the shipping was GREAT!! They arrived a day early which is always a plus. Ordered a pair of them and they both were there.
THE SANGEAN ats-606AP waas generally a well built item. The FM reception was good. But the AM reception was poor, it could not pull in stations from only 10 miles away. I would not buy this radio again.
I have not bought yet, but this is my primary consideration for this little beauty!
Excellent value at this price. Gives you all the benefits of gigabit and N speeds and the added bonus of a USB for for a printer or HDD.The sharing software for the USB port is not perfect but still very useful.Overall a great choice.
If you dont sale this product with this caracteristics dont do it! Dont waste the time of others.
I did not expect much from any headphone at this price, but this one sounds surprisingly good. The only complains is that it's not very comfortable if you use it for a long period of time. Also, the sounds seems to be lower than another headphone (also from Panasonic) that I own, but this is not a big deal.Overall, I'd definitely recommend this headphones. It's a good buy.
This adapter does not let me use a PS2 keyboard on a USB port. It does not work. It is NOT a PS2 Keyboard to USB converter.
I have had my iPAQ for almost a year and bought it because of positive reviews and the high quality of its screen. I was just told by an "HP repair status specialist" that the motherboard must be replaced and there is no power to the motherboard. I only ever used it to read e-books, run a program called ePocrates - a medication database, play solitaire, and keep up with addresses and phone numbers. I could never get the wireless capability to work. It was reliable for my limited use for about six months and then began it's slow decline. I have updated it, kept "patches" current, and spent about 5 hours of my time with various online and telephone support personnel. I really miss my old Clie. My Dell Axim is also better than the HP.
This keyboard works very well for folks having ergonomic problems with their keyboard. The resting point for the palms of your hands is natural, soft and the normal keys are in easy reach.The top row of "special function" keys, (silver ones in the pictures) are useless. They are so far from the reach of your fingers as to be of no value.I did worry about the sturdiness of the front support feet, but the keyboard seems stable and there is no creaking like the keyboard feet are going to break.Given the low numbers of reasonably priced ergonomic keyboards available right now, I bought one for work and one for home and would by another if needed.
I liked this air brush enough. It worked well for me. It's worth for the price you pay. I recommend it.
Really Good Quality Photos! Extremely easy to setup! Reads photos from disk, directly from camera (yeah you don't have to upload them, and then print pictures) or you could use your laptop. This was a really great buy!
This optical cable works really well, plugged it in and it started working immediately. It provides a noticeably better sound compared to standard A/V cables. I always have had great experiences with Monster products and this continues that trend.
My wife and I have owned the Casio Exilim for over a year. I am writing this review now to give an impression of our normal usage and how the Exilim has performed.I have been extremely pleased. The big pluses are:* FAST! Camera turns on and is ready to take pictures almost instantly! - one of the criteria I looked at closely when purchasing was the "boot" time. We tested the display models at a store before purchasing. This model was the fastest by far.* SD card easy to access - I strongly recommend purchasing a large SD card and a card reader for your desktop or laptop. It makes transferring and managing your images fast and simple.* Comes with excellent dock - I have come to love a good docking station for electronic products. The Exilim comes with a dock that is well designed and works great for recharging.* Is very slim - this is truly a pocket camera. The best camera is the one you have with you. Period.* Large screen size - nearly the entire back of the camera is screen!*Takes great pictures - we have taken some pretty spectacular outdoor images. As is typical of digital cameras, indoor images are fairly grainy and not nearly as lovable. However, it performs as well or better than other small digitals I have used indoors.*Battery - we have never had problems with the battery life during normal vacations. The occasional recharge at home is all we need. The battery has also survived a year of normal use without showing signs of age. If it does become a problem, Casio has made it extremely simple to swap out batteries - it's a matter of seconds.Summary: if you're looking for a small camera that can be kept on hand and trusted for special occasions like vacations, I highly recommend the Exilim EX-S770.
I purchased these to replace my tried and true Klipsch 4.1 speakers (blown woofer) and so far I'm very impressed with them. Bass is tight and not overly boomy and the controls over a wide range of options. Gaming in 5.1 Dolby Surround is awesome with these. Midrange and highs are also great, but I recommend you tune it with an equalizer (X-Fi in my case) for your room size.
Great Camera, Easy to use without a confusing array of buttons. If you are familiar with a manual focus or zoom SLR's you will find this camera easy to use and to like. The focus and exposure setting can be manually changed by twisting the rings on the lens barrel. I found this much easier to do quickly as opposed to using push buttons as found on other non DSLR cameras.The flash was much better than expected and produces very acceptable pictures under average household lighting. I was also surprised with the quality of the nonflash pictures I took indoor at a family gathering and at a no flash allowed volleyball game.The surface texture ,shape and balance of this camera gave it a surehanded feel or natural grip. Unlike other ( smoothed and rounded) cameras I never felt the need to worry about keeping a secure handhold.
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.
This is the 2nd Garmin c340 we have purchased. We obviously must like it. For the money, it is simple to install, use, and store. It works great.
I have used this unit for wedding photography for around 20 years and I believe this is the best and most powerful portable flash on the market. Operation is simple, it has a tremendous amount of power and is very dependable. I absolutly love the Nicad Dryfit battery as it does not develop a memory problem like so many rechargables. I've used many rechargable flash units over the years and nothing is a dependable and longlasting as this flash and the dryfit battery. It is expensive but well worth the investment. I've shot over 1,500 weddings and countless other photo jobs with this flash and it has never failed me. If this one needed to be replace, I would gladly pay $700 for another one. I do take exception with one bit of information posted about this unit, I believe the guide number is much higher than 60. My memory is that the Guide number is about 190. This is a very very powerful unit on full power and the electic eye on it is very consistant and accurate.Larry LeMastersChesapeake, Va757-724-3831
I love my Zune. I got it earlier this year and Im always using it...The only thing that sucks is when I got it they only had 3 colors...White, Black, and Brown...Now they have pink and red...and I wish I could've gotten the red one..They now also have a 80GB Zune with a touch screen for the same price that I payed for my 30GB Zune...Kinda sucks because I wish I could have bought the touch screen versionOther than all of that I love my Zune!
I am not new to the world of DXing. Within the last few years I've owned both a Yachtboy 400 receiver and a Realistic DX receiver and have found the shortwave experience to be very pleasurable.I chose the Sony 7600GR based on reviews I read on the web and must say I am not disappointed. In particular, I read a review comparing the Yachtboy and a comparable Sangean receiver with the Sony. The point that swayed me to the Sony is its low power consumption. I use it exclusively on rechargable AA batteries (I have two sets of 4 batteries each) and am extremely satisfied with the duration of their before-recharging life. Though I've not recorded the actual time I can play before recharging becomes necessary, my sense is that it's around 20 hours.From my backyard on Long Island, New York, using the the radio's whip antenna, unaided, I have received stations from halfway around the world (New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam) as well as the Middle East (Egypt, UAR) and Europe. The Caribbean and South America are also fertile SW environments. I was particularly interested in getting Russia, which is a snap. My 13-year-old niece, who is totally immersed in new technology (computer, i-Pod, etc.), often joins me outside (we use a splitter to listen on separate headphones) and has become my 'navigator'. She will suggest a country and we will use the SW guide included with the radio and go hunting!If I have a complaint, and this is a minor one, it is that in scanning mode the program will stop for only three seconds on a captured signal before it moves on. That doesn't give you much time to decide if you want to listen or not. I have found that if you hit the 'direct' button on the display pad this pauses the scanning cycle and then you'll have all the time you need to make a decision. A more serious complaint is that when you replace the batteries, you have just 60 seconds to install them before all the presets are erased. I can replace the batteries in 30 seconds, so this is not an issue with me, but for others it might be a hassle.The reviews stated the audio quality of the speaker is not as good as it could be. I have found that using headphones remedies this. Actually, I think this 'problem' is way overstated. I use the radio to listen late at night on both AM and FM, before I go to sleep, and have no complaints about the sound.I bought this radio knowing you can spend as much as you want on desktops and various antenna arrays and computer-integrated control and obviously get better performance. But for the money (less than $150) and convenience, it is hard to see how you could do better than the Sony 7600GR. It affords the average person a simple, straightforward and easy introduction to world-wide radio, which I find to be vital, intriguing and not-at-all replaceable by the World Wide Web.Tim BaralisCommack, NY, USA
Worked great for me. I received it quick, and am very pleased with it.
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.
Normally I would say something is better than nothing but the RCA WSP155 wireless speakers aren't even that good. I am quite surprised at just how bad these speakers are. Depending on where you stand, you can affect sound quality - usually for the worse as it causes loud spitting and popping. With 900 MHz I was prepared for the need to have line of sight and hoped I could go through one wall but this doesn't even come close. Even with the transmitter sitting right next to the speaker, I get a lot of hissing and popping with frequent drops where it completely loses sound.I have tried these with 3 different receivers on a variety of music sources (radio, CD, mp3, etc.) all with the same results. I tried changing the channel and autoscanned the thing to death. No help there. I tried it at different times during the day to see if maybe there was some kind of local interference, still exceedingly poor quality. They just don't work very well if they work at all. I got these as a gift so I can't even take them back ... I guess they go in the trash.
It's been a workhorse ever since I bought it. The ink heads sometimes get clogged/dirty whenever not in use for a long period (weeks/months) of time. That's nothing major issue as a self cleaning easily resolves the problem.
If you are looking for the best camcorder in the market, stop looking this little toy has it all. The quality of the picture and sound are so great the you will feel and see every thing that you filmed as if you where there LIVE again. If you have a home theatre system with Adobe Digital 5.1 you will really see what I mean. The only down side is you will need a battery that lasts longer and make sure you get more tape.
Nice antenna and can get out pretty far, I have just a few issue with it. The cord has a big end on it so it requires a good size hole but comes with a rubber cork that is on the wire to plug up the hole preety good. The other issue I have is how it locks or tightens and loosens. The handle can go past the fulltighten spot to fully loosen again if over tightened. It doesn't cause an issue if you over thighten but just makes you retighten it again. The other thing I would have liked to see come with this would be some kind of tie down for the tip of the antenna so it would keep from bouncing in the down posistion while underway. All in all it is a good antenna and very strong.
I bought the T10 about a month ago. For 1 GB, it is just about perfect for me. I have heard others say that the buttons could've been different, but after using it for a month, I am very comfortable with it. The sound quality is excellent. The size is just right. One of the con's I have is the clip. It is kind of hard to use with one hand without hitting the on button. The other con I have with it is with an hour long program and you want to get to a particular place , it is a little slow with the fast forward.Otherwise I don't have any problems with it.
I bought this camera, my first digital, with the rationale that it would pay for itself with pictures of items to sell on eBay. That may still happen, but, despite the low resolution, I find myself leaving the Nikons at home and using this for all my snapshots. It has all the minimal essential features, including the LCD display, flash and CompactFlash storage. When I upgraded to Windows XP the camera driver was no longer compatible so I bought a USB card reader ... . This has been much more convenient than uploading directly from the camera. I just plugged it in, XP recognized it and installed the driver almost immediately, and now it's like I have another hard drive whenever I plug it in. I just drag and drop the files, and delete them from the card. I'm sure there are better cameras out there but for the price this will be all I need for some time. It's easy to use and intuitive.
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.
This really improved the life of my pc; having the dual core and the speed made everything better by a long shot. This is another eaqson why I like pc's; I can upgrade them, and all the parts I need are right here on amazon.
I have owned a black 1st gen 2GB iPod for about a year, and I'm not happy. I had very few problems with it until recently, the buttons on it stopped working and doing apples recommended "5 r's" did not help. I called apples technical service line and guess what...THEY WOULD NOT EVEN TALK TO ME...unless your ipod is still under the 1 year warranty, they will not give any help, at all, none. They did however refer me to their online forums...what a joy...here I find 20 other people with he same problem I'm having, with still no answers. I found no "authorized ipod technician" on these forums, just a bunch of frustrated customers with unanswered questions. Apple refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem and don't seem too keen on fixing it.If you do still plan on buying this product (and I don't recommend it) at least buy an extended service plan like I did. When I got mine Bestbuy offered a 2 year "Product Replacement Plan" basically you can send your ipod in any time within 2 years for any problem and they will send you a voucher which is in-store credit for the cost of the ipod when you bought it + any tax, A great deal in my opinion, I think it only cost an extra $30
great little machine. word of advice...allow 2 months for delivery through Amazon around Christmas time
this is a great wireless card with the best range/speed performance i have seen for a card without an external antenna. the only problem i have encountered so far is it will not operate on batteries in my fujitsu p series lifebook. it looks like the card simply pulls too much power and will lock up the notebook when i switch to batteries. combined with the pre n router this is a great combination for situations where it is difficult to get a good wireless signal. i live in a concrete house and was using a linksys with a repeater to get to the dead spots. the belkin pre n has allowed me to eliminate the repeater and actually get better throughput.
The ipod I received was as described. I had unfortunately ordered 2 by error. Zack returned my money promptly. I would order again!
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 actually bought two of these for myself, one for my digital camera and the other for my Nintendo Wii for backing up my virtual console games. Now I can take more pictures than ever before and download more games on the wii shop. Great price, great product, if I had any more devices that required SD, i'd gladly buy more of these.
SO YOUR THINKING OF BUYING ONE OF THESE?I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO GET AN MP3 FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS,BUT I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO GET STUCK WITH SOMETHING THAT WAS, TOO HARD TO FIGURE OUT (SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE),AND WOULD BE STUCK.I HAD ORIGINALLY PURCHESED THE MUVO WITH NO LCD SCREEN NOT KNOWING THERE WAS ONE OUT THERE WITH ONE.I BOUGHT IT AT WAL-MART SINCE THEY HAD A 3 MONTH RETURN POLICY EVEN IF IT WAS USED.I TRIED IT OUT HAD TO CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH WAS VERY HELPFUL,ONLY DRAW BACK WITH THAT IS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE AN 800 HUNDRED NUMBER.SERVICE MADE UP FOR IT.TURNS OUT THE MUVO I BOUGHT WAS DEFECTIVE.RETURNED TO WAL-MART,NO PROBLEM.WHILE I WAS TALKNING TO THE REP,HE DIRECTED ME ON TO THE WEBSITE AND I NOTICED ONE HAD AN LCD SCREEN,ORDERED IT ONLINE FROM WAL-MART,'CAUSE THEY ALSO HAD A RETURN POLICY EVEN IT WAS USED.I TRIED IT OUT AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT A MONTH I LOVE IT. NEVER EVEN TRIED THE EARBUDS,THOUGH,I JUST DON'T LIKE THOSE THINGS, BOUGHT SOME OTHER HEADPHONES, IT CAME WITH AN EXTRA CASING FOR BACKUP POWER AND ARM BAND WHICH IS REALLY GREAT, YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTIONS TO USE THE BELT CLIP WITHOUT THE BAND.IT'S GREAT DRAG AND DROP FILES.BELIEVE I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF THESE REVIEWS,HOPE IT WAS HELPFUL YOU REALLY SHOULD GIVE THIS ONE A TRY.ALSO, ON PERSON WROTE THE SONG ONLY PLAY IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, NOT TRUE.
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 have never set up a wireless network and was a little apprehensive about doing so. It was so easy a child could do it! The startup DVD was not compatible with my Mac so I used the quick 1,2,3 steps on the back of the box and it literally took me five minutes. It has not lost connectivity, it is relatively quick, and it looks nice to boot. I would strongly recommend this router.
I checked the dimensions of the product versus that of my camera. After comparing the two I went ahead and bought the case...it didn't fit. The material is stretchy and it's way too hard to get my camera in there. Didn't like the product. If I had to get my camera out and put it back in it would take way too long, and would drive me crazy! It was way too snug. And I would prefer a different material, not a fan of the stretchy case. Too bad because it's a cute design.
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 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.
I recently starting buying a lot of pink Cook for the Cure (breast cancer research) products, and that led to my decorating in pink --something that had never occurred to me before. Well, now I love it! I was searching for a pink mouse and this one came up. I had no particular interest in Hello Kitty but I bought the mouse for the color.I have to say I absolutely love it. I've gone through dozens of mice in my computer years (I'm a "mature adult"), and this is my favorite. I love the feel of it. The size and comfort are unbeatable. The response is excellent. And the look of it is just plain fun.So now I am buying a Hello Kitty keyboard, flash drive, card reader and keyboard vacuum. Who knows how many Kittys I will wind up with! I also intend to buy another mouse just like this as a backup since, as much as I use mine, they seldom last more than a year or two.
It's not the prettiest case for my iPod, but who cares? It's going to keep it from scratching/breaking when I eventually drop it! The main selling point for me was that there's also a protective plastic layer over the screen that will protect the screen during collisions as well. Not many (if any) other cases had that. Plus, you can see the colors through the silicone. I thought the pink/blue/green iPods were way too bright for my taste, but this case could easily blunt those colors.
The Finepix S9100 at first appears to be quite daunting, especially to a person who remembers using a Kodak Brownie. But, the owners manual is a masterpiece of clarity and filled with all I needed to become proficient in a short period of time. The included software makes editing, selecting and finishing a piece of cake. Now, I find that I'm rarely without the Finepix S9100.
I detest this printer. I've bought quite a few printers in my day: Lexmark, Canon, and have been quite happy with most HP's, but this was the pits. The first one I brought home worked fine the first time but when I tried to turn it on the next day, it wouldn't cut on. It just died on me. I unplugged it, plugged it back it...then it worked for a little while before dying again. This time for good. I returned it, got another one...same problem. Except this time it keeps going. All I have to do is unplug it before each and every time I turn it on. Nice, huh?Now I'm browsing online again and I've learned my lesson for sure. No more el cheapo models. I'm at least going to shell out for a midline price with some heft to it that will last me a year or two.
the only one i have ever used that actually works. cannot be linked though.
This is the worst product!!! It cuts out every other second. I can't believe I wasted my money on this, although it was cheap. I guess you get what you pay for.
I got two of these for my husband, but I installed the software, units, and loaded the CDs myself, and I'm somewhat technophobic. You go to the company website and download the instruction manual and software. You plug in one power cord (ten units can share one power cord), use one USB cord (again, ten units can share), and to add more units, you simply stack them (up to ten high and somehow you can link up to 127 of these together), as there is a daisy chain embedded in each unit top and bottom and they lock together when you stack. Open the program you downloaded, then attach the USB to the unit and then the computer, and you are off and running. I added 200 CDs in about three hours. It is mind numbing, but once it is done the results are magic! Everything is organized and easy to find. Who knew we had so many duplicates? The units are loud and slow (up to 7 seconds to eject), but I'm in no hurry and the noise isn't horrendous. They look nifty, seem sturdy, and we're buying more, as I ran out of room. I told my husband I knew we were staying married forever now because our music collections are inseperable in our ProjectLab Century CD organizers.Edited to add: the daisy chain on one of them was broken and we had to send it back. We had a terrible time working with the vendor, computergeeks, who would not answer our emails, calls, or return messages. They sell this unit on Amazon. We finally were able to get the RMA and return it and got our money back. We have four units now, two completely filled, two waiting to be filled, and are very happy with them.
I have never owned a camera in my life (hubby always took all the pics) and this has been perfect for a beginning photographer mom. It fits in my pocket (guess that's the elph part), and we have taken it on two summer trips so far. I can't believe the photos are so crisp and colorful, and print up as well as the ones we always had developed at the drugstore.I have to admit that my two young children have helped me with the batteries, memory cards, and understanding how to get the photos off and printed. But if they can do it, I can certainly learn. Great camera and I am capturing memories I might have lost otherwise.
I haven't actually used the item as it was a gift. However,this was a great online buying experience. This buy went very smooth and even made it like they promised in time for Christmas. It was a late addition to the Christmas list, but my sister definitely appreciated it with her digital camera. Thanks for the prompt delivery.
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.
Bought this for my fireman brother. I warned him it might be a pain to program from reviews listed here. The firmware allowed him to pick our county and away it went. He is very happy with the scanner.
Although I am kind of disappointed that Altec did not include a bass volume control with these speakers I am satisfied with their performance. If your primary application for using these speakers has an equalizer you should be able to tone down the bass to an acceptable level. If you are not using an equalizer buy the Altec AVS300LA 3PC 10W 220V SPEAKER ( AVS300LA ) which has a bass volume control and sounds good for half the price. The AVS300 satellite design is not as nice and they don't sound quite as crisp, but for inexpensive speakers they are great. (I own both the AVS300 and 221 series). See the cnet review on the 300's for more information. The 221 satellites sound excellent and once you have the bass under control they are perfect if you don't want to spend a lot of money for good quality sound. As for those who say they are unable to get these to sound good with an equalizer they may not be using an application with a good quality equalizer. I have not tried Media Player yet, but Musicmatch works great with these speakers. Also where you place the sub woofer makes a big difference. If you place it in an inclosed area or in a corner of a room you are going to get a lot more bass, if you place it out in an open space it will not be as overpowering. After you figure out the best place to put it you can make the adjustments with your equalizer. One other con is that the sub is unshielded so keep it away from any monitors, hard drives, etc.
This is just what I needed and expected it to do for me.Tom
This camera is small, light and easy to take along anywhere. The 4m pixel resolution is plenty for your average amateur photographer to take snapshots on vacation or when out with friends. I've printed out many photos taken with this camera and they come out sharp. It may just be the printing process, but the prints come out with better colors from this camera than they did with my film camera.
There are tons of reviews here and by the time you get to mine you will have read the same garbage.i'll make it quick:pro's30gb is more space than you realizethe screen and picture resolution is decentsleek design, yadda yadda yaddaportabilityetccon'sthe battery life is not 20 hours. I would reccomend purchasing an external battery charger or something of that nature because you can't carry a computer with you when your ipod dies.itunes has the potential to be a good program, but if you like to do things manually, it is going to give you a problem.and heaven forbid if you want to delete a song from a "smart" playlist.yes, a 5 year old can operate it, but it leaves a lot to be desired...especially when uploading songs from cd's. if you have a compilation or anything that is not an original album be prepared to manually name the tracks.the only feasible way to upload video is to convert it using quicktime pro...and who wants to pay for that after spending $300+ ???
The mouse is EXACTLY what I needed. It's comfortable and it works perfectly!! I couldn't have asked for a better mouse! Shipping was very fast and the mouse was in perfect condition when it arrived!! Thanks!!
Quickly - it works as stated - unfortunately for my application - connecting multiple hd's to my airport extreme - the included usb patch cable is too short. All this means is that I had to use a spare one lying around, so no big deal.
I don't think my USB port on my laptop can do this... Very handy.
Some reviewers have indicated inability to get the hiss out. The instructions need read before using. There is a tuning adjustment not common to other headphones that needs adjusting. I was frustrated at first, but getting the adjustment correct took the hiss out. This adjustment is a good feature as fine tuned the range is better than my Sony. The quality is not as good as my Sony wireless headphones but is quite good for the price. Now my wife can listen wireless to her TV programming while I listen to my XMradio. Quality for her TV listening is not needed so she gets the ARs. I like the quality of the Sony but the feel of the ARs. Always trade-offs. I would have given a 5-star rating if the quality was as good as the Sony, but for the price it probably deserves a 5.
This was my first digital camera and let me tell you, it's a great beginner's camera. I had it for 3-4 years now and still works great! Lighting could be a problem in some cases, but other than that, it works perfectly fine especially since it doesn't have as many megapixels as other camera. It's easy to use, and I would def. recommended it.
I have never been adept at curling my hair under with a round brush and blow drier. This is the magical answer! I dry my hair most of the way with my dryer, then use the hot air brush to do the finishing touches. Brilliant!
This is the greatest little camera I have ever owned. Zooming is a great feature and the clarity of the pictures is amazing. Definitely recommend this item!
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.
Not only did this product live up to my expectations... but the price right here at Amazon is the absolute BEST!!! The product produces clear sound. I'm very happy with it.
I inadvertently ordered the wrong lens cap for my husband's camera. CowboyStudio went way beyond customer service in finding the lens cap to fit our camera. They were so helpful and courteous. If I need anything further related to our camera I'm going straight to CowboyStudio!!!
I bought the kenwood top of the line 7" double din... I've been looking for the digital box for a while now... Don't ever support a company who don't stand by their product, ever!!! let it die. I will never buy a kenwood product again.
B000AM8SJS 10" To 42" Universal Flat Wall MountThis mount is very secure and easy to install, Hefty and well machined - no rough edges or burrs. I would recommend it to anyone who desires this type of mount.
This TV was great when we first got it. Unfortunately, that was very short-lived. The sound is still okay, but the picture is completely shot. Colours are faded and there are permanent dark shadows on the screen. We have not caused any damage to the TV ourselves. Really disappointed in how this TV has deteriorated.I would not recommend a Polaroid TV to anyone. They are not well-made at all. Polaroid should stick to cameras, which they seem to know much better.
Ive had 3 ipods and this one is the best ever!! its ease of use and incredible capacity makes it a great choice!! i would reccomend you replace the factory ear buds with some good after- market ones(I personally dont like the factory ones)and, the face sctratches VERY easy.......try lo leave the plastic skin on. I am very happy with this device, also, you can go to apple.com and download the manual, I highly reccomend it! you'll get a wealth of information and you will learn to enjoy some features of your ipod you didnt know exsisted!!
This product works great! I would definitely recommend it. I looked at Walmart first and a very similar cord cost $50.
There are enough ipod charges and wall outlets that I have never been in desperate need for a quick charge. I don't like carrying an extra battery that will get thrown away when I could just bring my power cord that I can reuse as many times as I want for no extra cost.
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 edit my D40 photos on Photoshop Elements software and have found that little or no light correction is required since upgrading to this flash. I have added STO-FEN omni bounce diffuser ($13) with almost no increase in bulk.
Just exactly what I needed. Shipping is via turtle. It took forever to get here.
The only improvement I can think of is to make them ear buds instead of the regular type. They work just great the sound is very good!
This is a great set! Not only does it look good (black keyboards and mice rocks!), but it is also comfortable and practical. No more cord clutters!I used to have the Logitech Cordless Desktop Pro and it served me well. The new keyboard in this set has quieter keys and the mouse is optical. Talk about an upgrade for the same price! I love it!I would recommend this set to anyone who wants it all: functionality, practicality, and beauty.
Found out from Logitech that item was previously bought from Amazon then resold by Amazon shortly afterward. Logitech only honors warrenty to original owners. Item was represented as NEW. BUYER BEWARE.
After about 2 months of searching for the perfect all around camcorder, I limited down my choiced to three competitors; The Canon Elura 2 MC, the Sony dcr-trv 730, and the Sony dcr-trv 17. Canon has always had a great reputation for delivering top of the line technology and optics in their camcorders, but I was never fond of the lengthy and slim shape of the Elura 2 models. The sony dcr-trv 730 looked like an ideal choice until I actually had the opportunity to use one, I found the shape to be too big for my hand and the picture quality wasn't enough for the ammount of money you had to pay. Some other turn downs on this model were its black and white view finder and its lack of a Carl Zeiss lense (megapixel technology), let me tell you that these let downs alone turned me away from this model. The sony dcr-trv 17 however included the Carl Zeiss lense, as well as a color view finder and 3.5 inch lcd screen. The shape fits perfectly into my hands and is worth the extra two hundred dollars from the price of the 730 model. Some add-ons I would suggest are a uv filter to protect the lense, some mini dv tapes (model does not come with tapes), a carrying case and an extra battery. Please keep in mind that this camera is a proffesional-consumer level camera, and I would suggest a sony dcr-trv 330 for beginners.
I love my 2GB SanDisk Cruzer! It's attractive and rugged. You just can't break it. Plug it in, and after a few seconds, the U3 software loads. You enter a password (a great feature), and a small box appears in the lower right of the desktop for special apps, including the ability to synch your desktop to another computer and leave no trace behind when you pull out the drive. This drive is speedy and reliable. It works flawlessly on my Win XP system...no problems installing the built-in software. I highly recommend this quality flash drive, and the price is right on Amazon. A perfect choice.
I tried HDMI (for DVR/cable box) and component connections (games and DVD player). They both produce very good images, which is what I expected from this purchase. Operation of the unit is intuitive, and there are more than enough inputs on the television for my needs. The variability of image quality with the viewing angle, especially from top to bottom, is the only negative comparison to plasma or LCD monitors.I am happy with my purchase. This is a good alternative to panel televisions for those who do not need to mount the unit on a wall, as this product has a slimmer profile and lighter in weight than one would expect.Prompt delivery with excellent service.
I moved my home office to the furthest point from the cable entry into my house, and that's when my internet connection started acting up. After a couple of days of research and talking to the cable company, it became almost 100% apparent that distance was the issue. I bought this, installed it (very easy installation) betwen the wall and my modem and it has been working flawlessly.BTW, isn't it a shame that your cable company says "yep, you are having a problem because of distance" and then they tell you that you're on your own. Don't you think they would want to do everything in their power to keep their customers happy in this competitive market?!
This Is The Best InventionI had been looking forSomething Like This ForA Long Time.... ThanksFor This....Great HelperFor Someone Who Was AlwayHaving To Use Sticky Notes..#1 Recommended... &Uuml;
This unit solves several problems for me. It is NOT Bluetooth so it does not interfere with my other Bluetooth devices or with others around me. It fits comfortably over the head so I can use it with my glasses instead of some awkward thing that "fits" over my ear. Its has over ear pads instead of some dumb plug in my ear. The microphone is in front of my mouth so the other person can hear me clearly. It may not be as "cool" as a Bluetooth that makes you look like a robot but its much more comfortable and usable. The only drawback is the dangling plug in cord but I can live with that considering all the other features I want and need.
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.
After searching around at stores and other internet sites I was shocked at the price of this little device. Not only does it hold mp3's but movies, and photos. Being able to record conversations, or right off the TV or dvd player is definately awesome. Watching movies while on a trip or when in the car is great. Updates can be downloaded with the click of a button. I purchased this little entertainment system before the USB 2.0 was incuded, which is a needed for sure. Other than that this thing is better and cheaper than any other like product out there. Can't believe it exists for the price.
This was the most awesome christmas present I ever got.wow, there are so many things you can do with a zune! Download music, jokes, videos...even talk to other "zuners"!The wide veiwing screen is also a plus!
I purchased this after connecting a new printer and seeing a message that I was connecting a hi-speed device with a standard connection (also purchased a USB2 printer cable). Installing it into my Dell Dimension with Windows XP SP2 was a snap. I now have both the new printer and an older one connected to it so it is backwards compatible as claimed. Basically, install it and forget about it. Couldn't be easier.
Works well to clean up dust on my scope. Burris Fullfield II.
(...) I used to have an I-Mac That I had upgraded with Jaguar, It was so slow. My Parents bought me my powerbook with superdrive. Its so much faster than my imac, plus a DVD Burner, This is Definitley a Must buy. I haved used macs for a few years now and I am very impressed with the powerbook. The twelve inch is great if you like to travel and still keep up with buisness. The transition from PC to mac is really easy. Dont let the price get you down, It is totaly worth it.-ryan
it's great to have all the cords and stuff in one spot. It was a great deal I would recommend it to any one.
I could not find these tapes in stores. You had what i was looking for. thanks for carrying them. They are exactly what i was looking for.
The cable I received does NOT flash. However, my gripe is not about the cable. I emailed the seller (Catalogstuff) and they would NOT respond so I could return the item.
Purchased this router to replace an older B router which was giving me problems both with my wired PC and wireless laptop connections. The unit exceeded my expectations. It was easy to setup and its operation was and still is extreemely stable. Some reviewers complained about the unit running hot ... not mine. It is not any hotter than the other routers I had before. Perhaps even somewhat cooler. The range: great. I can work out of my sunroom, which is relatively far from it without problems. I highly recommend it.
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.
Product has been working fine for a month, so I have no complaints about it. Friend set up, so can't comment on ease of set up.
This headset works excellent in my Panasonic 5.8G phone. People I am talking with say that the sound quality is very good. I have tried other brand headsets and this is the best by far.
This did fit the camera, however it didn't last very long. It lasted for about 100 pictures and 2 20-30 second videos.
This speaker system is great! I'm always amazed at the quality of the sound coming out from these portable speakers...incredible sound for a great price, really!...it was a present for my husband and he absolutely raves about it to all of his friends...and we love the fact that it is portable, we take it everywhere.
Just to set things strait about hp 8200 series external cd writer. I previously wrote a very bad review about this product and i want everyone to know that it was unjustified.upon further experimenting i found that it was the software i was using. roxio 5.0 I am now using CLICK AND BURN PRO and i have not made one coaster in over 50 burns.again my apologies to hp. its a great writer.
Have ordered twice off of here and no problems both times. And a heck of lot cheaper than buying these in the store.
es sorprende la forma en como mejora la calidad de la senal sin importar la cantidad de equipos conectados a la red de television, los colores son mas nitidos ! estoy muy complacido con el producto ! cumple con todas las eexigencia
I got this to hook my satelite receiver up to the internet. Setup was a pain and I wound up resetting my router's wireless security to get it to work. Setup on a security enabled network involves plugging the unit into a computer and manually configuring the computer's TCP/IP settings before you can get to the configuration screen to input your security key.Hooking it up to an Xbox or on an unsecured network would probably have been much easier.After that I just plugged it into my receiver's ethernet port and it was immediately recognized. The unit is very compact and isn't much bigger than a deck of cards. Overall I'm very pleased with the way it works. It's an excellent low-cost way of getting any ethernet equiped device hooked up to a wireless network.
It's a very nice mouse pad for the price. I have one con and that is, when you first use it and rest your wrist on the mouse pad, it feels awkward and a little itchy because of the texture of it. After about 3 days, you will get used to it though! Totally recommended it!!
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.
I bought this because the company i work for uses the same brand and rarely has any problems with their products. Actiontec is aweful i got bad tech support from them, they say this product is outdated, they had no manuals or updated drivers for this product. Very Snooty and Upity Tech support, Last / final time i do business with them!!!! If it was up to me I wouldn't even give them a star, 0 stars!!!
This sleeve fits my 15" macbook pro perfect just like reviews had said. I love the flap that protects the computer from the zipper and the outer pocket is great to keep my ipod from floating around in my laptop bag. The construction of the sleeve seems to be high quality and hopefully will last for some time.
The modem works great, and was no hassle at all. The MAC address is printed clearly on it, so I had no problem setting it up with my ISP. I haven't had to do any other configuration on it at all, and haven't noticed any speed problems, so I've had zero issues with it.
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.
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.
Bought these Ridata discs a couple months back. The cheap price was attractive, but that's all I have to say about these disks. I probably get a good 25% of the discs burn correctly, while the remaining have piled up to an impressive coaster collection. Kinda frustrating whenever you're 10 minutes into burning, you get an error and the disc is ejected. I'd recommend a name brand like Memorex instead. Hardly had issues with them.
I got this television for Christmas and like clockwork, a few months after the warranty had ended, it wouldn't turn on anymore. It went completely dead. The TV had been treated very well and nothing else could have caused the problem.I called Polaroid and of course they had nothing to say to me. DO NOT buy televisions or cameras from them, they are trying to exploit people who need the cheaper option.
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.
So i have now had these in my Cobalt and my Grand Cherokee. You do need a after market head unit to help push these babies. But damn do they sound amazing. The tweakers sound AMAZING. Most ive heard either cut out or about slice your ear drums they are so sharp but not these... even turned up really loud they remain at a level that sounds great. I can not say enough about these speakers. I LOVE polk audio, There CS is great too. For my cobalt i did need to use the crossovers because they would cut out with out them. But with my jeep i didnt need to. Anyways love the product will continue to buy over and over.
So when I received this item in the mail, the packaging said it required Windows (there was nothing on there that said Mac. So I got nervous. And wanted to assure everyone it works just as well on an Apple, (at least on my PowerBook anyway...) It's a great, small mouse with a really nice black pouch to put it in. It works well for on the go. For long periods of time when you're doing intensive mouse-only activities, the extremely small size can start to hurt your hand, so for those times you'd want a larger mouse for more comfort. But this looks so cool, is designed so well, and even comes with a little pouch so I must say I love my new mini-mouse. :-)
Sent a Sony NP FP 50 battery instead of the NP FH 50 battery.The H series batteries can be used on P series camcorder but not the other way round.Emailed them but recieved no reply.Nice Sony camcorder softsided case with three blank disk included.Did not want to spend any more money to get what I bought already.
This was used in a Saturn Ion 2003 car. The harness plugged in perfectly to the car's factory multi-wire radio plug.As the other reviewer stated, the 3 red wires on the harness should all be twisted together with the red power wire coming from your new radio.The harness does not include wires for a power antenna (blue) or dashboard dimmer controls.Just line up all the remaining colors to the wires coming from your new radio and you're set (after of course twisting and insulating them with high quality electrical tape).
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.
I am struggling to type this review because the space bar is so bad. I am going back to my old keyboard now.
I'm embarrassed to say how many ink-jet printers I have been through over the years. I even bought a Tektronics (Xerox) Phaser laser color printer since I was so disappointed with my purchases.Browsing through printer depts., I happened to hit the demo button on the PCS 2110 and was very impressed by what I saw. I then placed a glossy brochure on the scan bed of a series of printers and the 2210 was by far the most realistic in reproduction. Then I looked at the price and dropped my jaw.A truly great and inexpensive printer. Glossy photos look like they came from a photo lab. Even small envelops feed without trouble. Insert a memory card and print a proof sheet and you can check what you want printed and the printer reads your choices back in through the scan bed. Clever!A printer that automatically aligns itself? Brilliant!I don't work for HP or own their stock. Simply an honest review of the last printer you'll need to buy. No regrets!
The item will not work with any of the 3 remotes that I have purchased- I contacted the mfr. of the item and they no longer produce this particular remote. I wrote to the person who sent the item and he has not responded! I am really disappointed.
Bought this one as a replacement for a Logitech Trackball that I used for about 10 years. Used constantly, it finally became a little 'rough'. It still works fine so I kept it as a backup.The present Trackball is optical so should give me many, many more years of service.Highly recommended as a replacement for your mouse. The trackball is *much* easier on the wrist.I'm a big fan of Logitech. Prefer Logitech over other brands in Trackball and Keyboard.
pc of junk threw it outjust install wireless router and buy logitech duet or boombox, have both and work great.
So I am a huge fan of Kenwood car audio head units, I have had them in just about every one of my automobiles. However I have not yet had a touch screen double din TV. I have had a flip out TV in my last car though which I was extremely happy with. I have just purchased a new Ford F-150 and it has an in dash six disk CD changer (double din) so I am looking for a double din TV to replace it with. Seeing that I have always had a Kenwood radio I figured I shouldn't break the trend and put one in my new truck. Out of the entire double din TV's I have looked at I seem to like how this particular TV looks the best. However we all know that looks aren't everything when it comes to car audio.A few important questions I have; what is the screen resolution like? I know it says in the radio specs but I would like to have a personal opinion as well. Also how many AV inputs/outputs are there? I am planning to run a few more TV's in my truck (a flip down, and head rests) so I would like to make sure there are enough inputs/outputs to go to all of them. I would rather not split the video signal if I don't have to because I don't want to lose picture quality. Also I have herd that Alpine has had a problem with the motor in the TV when you try and eject a CD when it flips down. Has anyone heard of this being a problem with this specific Kenwood radio? Last but not least the touch screen feature, does it work well? Or do you have to press hard to get it to work? I don't want to mess up the screen by pressing it to hard constantly so I think this is important aspect to look at.I plan on installing this system myself. Does anyone have any pointers? Or are there any special tools I will need? I think I have everything but I hate to have to run to the store when I have my whole dashboard pulled apart, even though I am sure everyone has had to do it once or twice before its still a pain in the butt.I look forward to getting some good advice!Thanks-Fletcher
I have had the camera for three months...works great.I dropped it twice on tile, now after a picture is taken, the screen goes blank and my go ahead green light never comes back on. Maybe if I drop it again...it will fix itself. Anyway, treat this dainty camera will TLC and don't let kids touch it!
Unlike the picture shows.1. There is no short little cord included. It blocks both receptacles of a standard outlet.2. The display is difficult to read because it is dim (no backlight) and the display fonts are super tiny. You'll need a flashlight and magnifying glass.3. When plugged in, the device defaults to $, not watts. You have to play with the menu buttons to get there.A local hardware store had an easier to use unit for $20.
I use this to listen to ear buds at work but the computers are hidden under the desk so this allows me to have access to the jack. i can move around my cubicle with ease with these.
My wife wanted something smaller for her Nikon D70 and an extra 70-300 lens. This worked well with room for extra cards and filters. Fit the bill.
I've used a "wired" Terk product of the same kind for many years to watch Tivo which is attached to one TV in a completely different room. It's a lot cheaper than buying two Tivos and the technology works great for standard TV (Not HD). This new product is being used with satellite to avoid an extra receiver lease. The wireless product works great, but you need to make sure you don't have a wireless network or phone on the same frequency (2.4 GHZ). This is the standard wireless network frequency. Also, you should keep the devices a little bit away from the actual TVs as they can cause interference as well.
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;.
The microphone is great and has decent noise cancelling, but no mute switch as advertised.I bought this with the intention of creating a boom mic for a pair of headphones, and for that, they're great. I will miss the mute functionality, but I can't really complain considering they knocked the price back down to something reasonable ($9.99) instead of 50 bucks. Decent mic for the price, amazing mic if you're looking to velcro it to headphones.
I received this as a gift and was really excited about the promise of being able to play CDRs full of MP3 files, since I've been archiving my MP3s onto CDRs for about a year now and I've got close to 200 albums stored in this manner.Well after trying about ten of those CDRs, I got fed up. This player uses some ISO2 standard to identify the track names, and I've already created many CDs using the &quot;artist name/album name/track number-track name&quot; taxonomy. Well this product wouldn 't recognize 75% of files on a disc comprised only of MP3 files. I find that fact completely unacceptable. If I insert a CDR that contains MP3 files, this player should access and play them. Period. It simply DOES NOT and is being returned as soon as the store opens tomorrow.In addition to the filename frustrations, I second what others have opined in terms of this unit's feel. It's lightweight and generally has a very cheap, plastic feel to it. I never really even got to use it practically because of the above issue, so I'll leave it at that. I hope Sony comes out with something like this soon, because Philips continues to disappoint.
Thank you so much, just what I was looking for. I have too many dvd cases that are just taking up space, this is great!! Now I have them all in one place!!
This lens pen does the job it's supposed to - works great! Way better than smearing everything around with a cleaning cloth.
I haven't used this yet because the instructions are so poor that I can't figure out how to work it.
I purchased these as surround speakers in my home theatre. Before installing in wall, I used as main speakers while finishing room construction and excellent sound quality. Very quality built, great sound, easy installation, complete instructions, and great customer support.
I bought these from Amazon because they were in my GoldBox, and the price was right. I'd been thinking of buiding a surround system... and when these were offered to me - I figured I'd dish out the cash for these and a recevier /amplifier, use these as my main speakers for a while, then buy tower speakers. This idea worked out amazingly well. I was quite suprised by how small these speakers were when I unpacked them. Sure, they're much larger than standard rear speakers - but they *aren't* meant to be rear speakers. I was worried, however, that they wouldn't put out enough sound to be used as my main speakers for very long. Boy was I wrong! These little speakers don't only sound amazing, they can handle loads of power. This is one product where the marketing hype is really backed up by the real-world performance. I've now added the tower speakers, and made these little guys my rear spearks, for which they seem to be well suited. Either way you choose to use them, I'm sure you'll be suitably impressed!
I purchased this to replace a Kenneth Cole that busted at the shoulder strap connection after 4 years. This was probably $50 less and is a much nicer bad in my opinion. It doesn't look like it would suffer from the same issue. Nice leather and styling. Very happy.
Same symptoms as posted in another review here. After 10 months, it suddenly shut down. High-pitched sound comes from it. It is extremely hot near the on-off switch and cannot be reset.I did not add anything to it and I am certain it was not overloaded.
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.
We upgraded our printer when we bought the new CPU from HP - the only thing it won't do is faxes (we kept the HP T45 for that purpose) - haven't explored all of its capabilites yet but am impressed at the print quality of what we have done - for the money it was a bargin.Love the tanks - simple and neat - unsure how many copies I'll get but like the idea of a separate black tank for that purpose.
This is a great general flash for any newer Nikon. I used to be on a Canon system and had a huge assortment of accesories. I switched to Nikon when the D50 came out. So I had to start from scratch to get everything I needed. Well, I had a top of the line hot shoe flash for my Canon but hardly used any of the features. So I spent a huge chunk of money for a piece of unused technology.So when I finally got back into doing some photography I quickly found that I needed a new flash. I have been on a tight budget recently and found the SB400 in my price range. I bought it based on some of the reviews out on the net. Reviews elsewhere show that people may have a SB 600 or 800, but for a lot of their work, they use the SB 400 most frequently due to its size.I bought the SB 400 and used it for the first time for a job last weekend. I used it on a small senior portrait session. It works very well! I modified a Lumimax Proquest flash bounce to fit on the SB 400 because I didnt want to spend another $15 at the time when I knew I had this to at least to try to mod to work. You can tell a very huge difference in fill with this flash compared to no flash.**Biggie for me at least..does not work with the SC-29 focus assitancePros: Small size; flash head only moves; uses only AA batteries (easy to find, cheap); fits perfectly in the included bag and fits into small compartments in your camera bagCons: Flash head only moves, not whole flash body (some flash accesories need modified or dont work); no PC connections or battery pack connections; cannot control other flashes wirelessly; does not work with SC-29 focus assitant
I bought this for a Dell XPS 12.1" with the 9 cell battery. It fits perfect. Good little case. It has a strong odor of synthetic chemicals (rubber) when I first removed it from the packaging though. Other than that, I am pleased.
I've owned this router for several years. At first, I was just doing some light surfing and e-mail, and it almost seemed to be working. Every now and then, I'd encounter a lock-up, and I'd just reset everything (modem, computer & the router) to get it working again. I initially figured it was the cable company, the modem or something with my computer. But those initial assumptions were wrong.After deeper investigation, I tracked down the problem to the router. With a heavier traffic load (such as downloading large files, online gaming, etc), the router will lock up. When this occurs, there is no way to clear it besides powering it off (such as by pulling the cord). Allow it to stay off for about 10 seconds, and then power it back up. After this it usually begins working again...at least until the next time it locks up...minutes, hours or days later depending on how much internet traffic you're producing. Eventually, I bought a DLink router and it works flawlessly. The horror story of the BEFSR11 could end there, but sadly it does not...Recently, I moved to a new house and my new cable company has a much higher download speed (7.5 M vs. the 1.5M I had). My trusty D-Link router is still back at the other house where my wife is living and working until we complete the final move to our new house. In the meantime, I tried using this Linksys router again, (hoping for a miracle I guess), but with the heavier traffic volume I'm able to produce with the 5x speed improvement, the router now locks up almost immediately. This lock-up failure is easily repeated and reproduced.I've tried all versions of the firmware, and none of them fix the problem. In fact some of the versions are worse, causing the unit to lock up during even light internet activity like e-mail. Other people I've met with this series of router have had the exact same problems, and all the evidence points to a severe design flaw with the BEFSR11 itself.Even if you can get one for free, avoid this router. It's simply not worth the frustration.
You can't plug two of these in side-by-side, the plastic surrounding the business ends are too fat.
I bought these to use with my kindle fire. They work great. They are very lightweight and comfortable.I'm pleased with this purchase.
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.
The cost was just right and it is doing the job it is suppose to do.Would recommend
What to say, I wanted 14 feet of Cat5 cable and I got it. No issues after many uses including coil and uncoil.
After a year or two the pairing code on the bottom of the mouse has rubbed off, making it impossible to pair to my machine and therefore more or less useless. This is obsolescence designed in, environmentally abhorrent, and not good value for money. Avoid.
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.
My netgear VPN wired router recently died and I decided to go wireless. I decided on this router because of the good price and features. I have to say I'm very impressed so far. I use this router to connect multiple computers to my works VPN from home and it works great. The wireless reception is excellent! Within 10 minutes I had setup all my computers and everything was working good. I'm looking forward to experimenting with the other features of this router and will update my comments if I run into any issues down the road but so far I'm very happy with this purchase.
it is great as far as i know it does what its suppose too have a large system and owned it for about 6 months and does a great job
I've had mine for about a month now, and it's just amazing.The 5-band custom EQ really lets you controll exactly how you hear your music, suited to your taste. With movies, excellent stores to download from, pictures, custom wallpaper, alarm clock, radio, voice recorder, radio recorder, etc... this thing just rocks.[...]Get one, you'll love it.
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.
This is certainly a stylish, sturdy stand. It can also be an effective heat sink if the four rubber bumpers are peeled-off the four corners of the top. Then the MacBook contacts the large aluminum surface closely enough for it to "carry away heat". My fans haven't been above 2000 RPM since. Cool and quiet. What's not to like?PS- Stick those discarded bumpers on the stand's front bracket so the laptop sits about 5mm away from it, keeping the laptop from riding-up on the bracket's curve, and losing close contact with the top plate.A little basic heat-transfer engineering, if you will: Heat always moves from what is hot to what is cooler. The goal is to facilitate the transfer. As modified by removing the rubber bumpers, the laptop heat moves away from the hot laptop into the cooler stand by what is called "conduction", because the two are in close contact ("touching") over a relatively large surface area. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor (one reason it is used in pots and pans). The heat in the stand then dissipates into the cooler surrounding air by "convection". The stand acts like the cooling fins you see on processor heat sinks or your refrigerator heat coil (the one you should dust once-in-a-while). The stand's big aluminum surface provides lots of area for the heat to escape into the air. So, your laptop runs cooler, and its fans run slower.
The product description needs a lot more information about what it can do. I had a digital signal that was so poor that it was pixelizing and locking up. I assumed that the amplifier would improve it so that it would stop that. It didn't, the picture went away entirely. My satellite service repairman tells me that it couldn't work because it "overdrove" the signal out of the tuner range.
Don't buy this camera. It's good at first. However after having it for some years, I discovered other owners are having this same problem -- The camera shuts itself off even if it has brand new AA batteries installed. It says low battery. So I can't take any pictures. There's a problem with either the software or the battery contacts becoming bent, which I can't fix. Screw you cannon, I am out $150.
well for the price i got them for they work great, a low budget noise canceling head phones not like bose but will do the job .
So far the system works great. It did take a while to figure out why I could not see it on the IP address. The network cable connection is very badly built. Customer service was efficient and very attentive trying to help me figure out what was happening. I have had the system about a month and I am very happy
I am currently a student in NJ, and I just wanted to let everyone know how great this camera is. This camera has all of the professional items you would expect in a camera of this calibur. This is a lot of camera. Did you know that most documentaries, and some T.V. shows are acctually filmed with this high quality camera? I am very entusiastic about film, and hope to some day be creating movies in hollywood(I will be making movies), and I am currently shooting small for my school. Now, here's the gripper... I don't acctually have this camera! (I know, I know). But I study it, and know every facite of its workings... this is a great camera, and it can do some amazing things. If I had the money for it, I would be doing some amazing things with it. I just want everyone to know what a great camera it is. If you are teeter tottering between this and cannon, go sony! Good luck with it.
This is my first multi-card unit. I've always found it unnecessary to purchase a computer with it built in because I don't like to remove the flash memory from the product that it is installed in under the completely uneducated and unsubstantiated theory that constant removal and insertion will wear out the connecting pins (bending etc) so I am fine with connecting a USB cable to my camera etc to transfer things over.I ended up buying this unit on a combo deal after buying some flash memory and I have it hooked up. I've used it a few times, mostly just CF and it's a pretty huge pain in the butt to get the card in properly though that could be because this is my first one and I don't use it all that often. Other than that, does what it says, connects up properly, I can move it to a lap top or another computer which is nice if you don't want to have different types of USB cables or those silly little proprietary camera stands to transfer pictures (I think that is so obnoxious).Four stars because the product is good (don't ask about transfer speeds, it doesn't take me long enough to notice) and if a multi-card reader is something you want and will use, get this one.
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 am SO disappointed with this printer! I review as many reviews as I could find on this printer before purchasing it. I had previously owned a Canon printer that I liked so I hoped this would be even better. I was searching for a good printer for printing photos. The Pixma MP500 worked great for the first 18 months, then it developed a HEAVY black line on the BOTTOM of each page printed! I tried all the cleaning options offered by Canon on their website - none worked. I even emailed Canon's customer support and was told I could either take it in for repair (at my own expense since it was out of warranty) or they offered me 10% off a new printer - from their website. I think I'll be looking at Epson for my future printer needs. :(
I bought this to wirelessly connect to my Apple TV unit. Works perfectly and set up was easy.
It works ok it does not have great quality sound but it is a 5 star for its price... but it works fine
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.
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've been looking for this camera for some time. I enjoy skating and its just what I need for filming. This store was quick with answers for any questions I had. I would use them again for sure. Looking forward to doing business with them again
I purchased thia a few weeks ago and I'am truly amazed with this unit. I researched many models and for the money the C340 is the leader of the pack. You are truly up and running right out of the box. A little more bulky than I would like, but less expensive than the smaller nuvi's. You won't be disappointed in this GPS. Amazon a little slow on the free shipping, but can you complain when they are paying the freight.
I've had the Smamsung s5087w for about 6 weeks and my wife and I love the tv. Great picture and I couldn't be more pleased with our choice.We were afraid the viewing angle would annoy us, but it has not been an issue at all.It did take a little while for us to get everything configured to work properly with Dish Network, but nothing out of the ordinary and it was mainly configuration on the Dish side, but be prepared to spend an hour or two playing w/the settings.
These are made from pressed, waffle-punched, steel. Pretty rigid and reasonably protective. They come with a soft/stretchy vinyl-rubber ring around the mounting ring edge, which you can easily remove. But, this leaves a sharp waffle-shaped irregular edge. I would think this grill is pretty difficult to mount on anything from the front. Even mounted through an 7" hole from the back, the irregular waffling at the edge did not give me an easy 4 equidistant points to put screws through.However, I made it work for me, and it is far, far cheaper than other grills.
Many people complain about having two wires to charge and dock. Why can't a company make a piece of plastic what would hold the USB and charge plugs and have a dock station or cradle for the TE??????
When I received the Samsung it looked like exactly what I was looking for. But I could not connect the USB Connections with the either the Napster or Windows Media.When I called Samsung, they were helpful but only in telling me that there is a problem whentrying to connect when you have MS Windows XP and service pack 2.They were working on it, but did not know when they would have a patch ready.I now have to return it, they should of known about this before putting it on the market
Received my Garmin within a week after I ordered. Just in time to take a nice long trip the first of Oct. Streetpiolet C340 worked flawlessly. Was going to get the C330 but after reading review here found out for just a few bucks more Jill would speek the names of the streets. Found out that was a great help.Then a couple of weeks ago (Nov. 11) everything was working great when the voice (Jill)just went to being very distorted. Called Garmin Tech Service and after holding 10 minutes got a techinician who informed me I had the wrong Tech. so back on hold for about 15 more minutes and this time got a hold of the right person. They gave me a work order # and I took it in. One week to the day received my Garmin 340 back but upon closer inspection found out this one had a different serial #. After reading the report about them replacing the unit (I hope it was a new one and not a refurburshed one)I deceided to give it a try. It didn't work right, only had two states showing (Alabama and Arkansas) everything else blank.So now back to Tech Services for this time only about a 10 minute.Tech was very helpful and had me reprogrammed in just a couple of minutes.Now it works great. Just hope I don't have any more trouble. It defiently knows how to get around.Still am very pleased with the unit and tech support has been fantastic. Would highly recommend it.
This is your best bet for a affordable cassette adapter, especially since it runs for $20 in stores. However, if you don't like hearing the sound of the cassette spinning, you may not like it. Otherwise, just raise the music to full volume and you'll be fine. =)
Im very picky about sound. To me this stereo has very little bass I hate ports and the speakers are very light and start clipping at 10 on the volume knob. I have some old aiwa speakers that dont look as fancy and output more bass.
The 3M monitor stand is a great product, durable , about 5 minutes installation and its adjustable for various heights. I purchased one for me and one for my sister who has back and neck problems. This product was her solution for no more pain while on the computer, and for me a additional height to prevent that problem. I highly recommend this stand.3M Adjustable Monitor Stand (MS80B)
This adapter does not work on the Toshiba A65-S126 AC Adapter. I consider it a piece of junk when they match a product and the item isn't what it is said to be.
I got these for the bedroom and can't believe the sound. Fills the room and rivals my 5.1 setup. Best BUy!
These reflectors are VERY large and GREAT quality. They are worth the money...HOWEVER, the weight of the reflectors, when on the stand, make it top heavy. You'll have to anchor it with sand bags. Other than that, I am happy with my purchase. In my opinion, the reflectors alone are worth the money. the stand is okay... the "boom" is the issue. Additionally, the clips that hold the reflector on can be a REAL pain to get on. A diagram of how to put them on would have made life a LOT easier the first time. I am giving the 4 rating based on the size and quality of the reflectors.
Sony Cybershot DSCW80 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot (Black)\I loved this camera soooo much and I am very disappoint that it only lasted 2yrs. I called sony and they wanted to charge me $99 to correct it.
I have no clue about professional sound, so to me these are very good. They're comfortable, they don't make my ears sweat, and they came in perfect condition. The sound is very good too, and the cord is so long that I can watch a movie on my desktop pc from my bed. Now, it's only been a couple of weeks. So good so far.
Finally, you can order a Belkin USB cable and be assured you won't get a look alike. The Belkin packaging and Belkin insignia on the cable is REALLY BELKIN. Belkin is Belkin - and worth the extra change. Thank you.
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.
This is a great cleaning device. I am very pleased. It's small and can fit easily in my camera bag. It wipes the lens clean.
This is the 3rd 2070N I've installed. I have one at the office, and the other two were at a small business and home business. They are great printers. Very reliable and flexible. The only negative I can think of is the paper path is a little tight so pages (and envelopes) come out a little curved but settles with time. Great printer for the buck.
They work perfectly and do not look cheap. Good budget sound. I'm using these at lower volumes in the office and have no problems with them.
-I'd rate this unit zero (0) stars if it was allowed!!I got this unit as gift for XMAS and have little experience with DVDs. Since XMAS almost all DVD titles exhibit some abnormality in playing about an one to 1.5 hours into the movie -- either stuttering, freezing or lock-ups. With some DVDs the playback artifacts are minor and short-lived -- with other DVDs once the player hiccups it keeps it up for the entire movie. And once the player locked-up and had to be powered off/on. Because of my inexperience I thought it was me, or the DVDs; after reading these reviews and an analysis of the problem on anther website I'm sure it's the 740U unit (which is really a .... 611 clone.)It's been very frustrating!! ...Thanks to all the people who entered their reviews into this forum, this has been a very frustrating and maddening experience. (And, to Amazon.com for providing this forum.)In closing, I know one electronics manufacturer who's lost a customer. Most likely I'll order my new DVD player from Amazon!PS: I still haven't heard from ...., but I talked to the manager of the retailer I bought the Sharp unit from. I explained the problem, showed him the web info I had collected, and he took the 740U back for a store credit. I purchased one of the top rated units shown on Amazon.
Works as advertised. I use this adaptor for two different USB charged devices at the same time. It is made better than what I expected for the price. It is build solid and I can't think of a better product that I needed to do the job I was looking for it to do. I use this for my iPod Nano and also to run my DeLorme PN-40 GPS. Can't say much more except it does the job.
The router is okay - nothing special about it.God help you if it's broken or you have trouble however. D-Link might list their support contact #s everywhere but it's a nightmare. Expect the following:1) Annoyed overworked underpaid condescending Indian Tech support - they can help you if and only if their checklist tells them what to do. You don't get true english speaking techs who know anything about networking until "tier 2". Expect to give out your name, phone number, router number, router serial at least twice before reaching one of them.2) "Lost connections" during the long holding times. Plenty of connections before you end up anywhere halfway productive.
It has the large solar cell surface and works longer time than other devices.Even after the dark, it works.It is great for us to have this device in our both front and back yards.No more problem by moles.
It's easy to use but I wasn't aware that it wouldn't run on WinME until I tried. Also haven't been able to run the videos on any TV I have. I have taken the camera to CVS Pharmacy, the only place that burns them to DVD and they don't know how to do it without help from me. The cost is $12.99 plus tax for one video. Also the video doesn't match the audio. Compact size, ease of use and clear pictures are the positives.
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I purchased this all-in-one in early 2004 and was very pleased with it - simple install, high-quality printing, OK functionality. Then at 14 months, it just stopped working. Called HP and they said that it was out of warranty, but that I could send it in to them for repair. However, that would take 6-8 weeks, and it likely couldn't be fixed, so I would be better off just buying a new one. At 150 bucks, it's practically disposable, right?So, I ordered a new one, and have had nothing but trouble. Stops printing for no reason. Fax simply won't work - I've tried every fix they recommend (yes, I know about the "special" phone cords). Now I'm facing buying a third printer in less than two years. This is quality product? Hardly! At this point, I am thoroughly frustrated with HP, but don't see many options that won't leave me still out several hundred bucks.Beware the all-in-one! They say that any machine that performs more than one core function is bound to do all poorly. This is a case study.
It seems good. The only problem was its very short cable, which meant I had to spend more money to get a USB extension cable. It wouldn't necessarily be a problem for a laptop, but for a desktop it raised the cost of the hub.
I've just purchased this product and love it. It's easy to wrap the hair around. The pins are the old-fashioned kind and are perfect. My hair is thin and fine so the curlers may get too hot for my scalp. But, as with my previous set, I just turn them off and then start curling. The residual heat lasts long enough to set the entire head. The secret to long lasting curls is to leave them in the hair until your head is completely cool. When you take the curlers out you will have shiny, bouncy locks. Really!!
I have and still use the Linksys 4 port router/switch. I works great on my cable modem but when I tried to use it with my DSL connection it couldn't keep the connection alive. I tried all versions of the Linksys Firmware by upgrading and downgrading it and always after a couple hours the device seemed to become so busy the performance went in the toilet.So I broke down and bought the Netgear version and just like the Linksys it is super easy to use and has worked perfectly with my DSL for weeks now with no problem whatsoever.The only thing I don't like about the Netgear is that in their latest firmware they have removed the advanced tab (it is there but unclickable) from the web interface, so to do any advanced fatures like RIP etc. you have to telnet into the box. Not that big a deal, I guess they did it to stop idiots from goofy up a really easy product to use.Overall both the Linksys and Netgear are great but if you have DSL (mine is Verzion) get the Netgear.Also CompUSA and BestBuy both have this device for but Amazon is by FAR the best deal I have found!!Happy Surfing
Had the Zumo for 2 weeks now. Took a trip in the car ( I spliced a cigarette lighter adapter to end of power cord), everything worked for 2 days, 3rd nite Zumo told me to drive a 2 mile loop to head back to where I started before actually getting me on my way to a hotel it found. After that, no weird stuff for another day......then it runs me down 3 miles of gravel backroads to get to a winery that is less than 1/4 mile from an Interstate off-ramp (Interstate was part of route, too!). Get home, Zumo sits for a week, then it won't power up. Plug in pc cable to charge it (didn't think it should need it), nothing. Nothing in the owners manual about removing battery to "reset" device, found that on Garmin tech site. It worked, wish I had that handy tip a little sooner. 2 days later, all ok. This is my first GPS, don't know if the nav quirks are typical. POI's are pretty handy, found food and motels along the way. Curious what will happpen when I go for a cycle trip and don't have laptop w/ wifi for back-up.
I love this wireless fm transmitter so much that I came up with a nickname for it: Lil' Rascal. Thanks Coby! Now I can listen to the rappings of Tupac and Ice-T with greater frequency such as when I am driving or riding my snowmobile.
It is easy to handle, very user friendly if you are used to work with windows. I love it.
Exact duplicate and works just as original. I'm sure I'll lose this one too, since I tend to set them down, but this works just as designed. I'd sure like these to be half the price of what they are . . .
This little guy is great. Slides in and out easily. The thumb slide requires a little bit of pressure which keeps the plug from accidentally coming out or slipping when you try to plug it in. Like everything else these days, it lights up blue when plugged in.Just be aware that the optional clip is almost impossible to take off once it has been attached. No big deal if you plan on carrying it with you clipped to your pocket all the time though.
this product is really good if you are doing something away from your computer. make sure you adjust the settings for almost every different task you do though. you'll have to decrease or increase the volume on the transmitter and make sure the red light is blinking maybe 50% of the time. then you can adjust the headphones volume settings. sometimes the reception becomes bad though... kinda weird cuz it happens rarely but i don't know what's causing it...
I purchased the unit in Omaha, NE during a cross country trip. I have since used it on two other cross county trips and have not had any problems with reception. I am extremely sastisfied with the service. The only problem I find is that when travelling in large cities, e.g. Chicago, Washington D.C., etc... there is some interference from radio stations on the same frequency. Herein lies the problem, there are only four FM settings, so it can be a bit tricky to find a station with good reception. That is my only complaint. I recommend the service and this unit, I have enjoyed eight months of quality service.
I'm using this cable between two gigabit switches in two different floors. It allow full bandwidth when copying big files from one pc to another. Good choice at unexpensive price!
I needed something to replace our 10-year old Sanyo unit which served us faithfully. The new unit was hooked up in about five minutes to play through our Kenwood Dolby Pro Logic receiver and Advent speakers into our Panasonic 27&quot; TV. The sound is (as expected) awesome and the picture is very, very good (not equal to a DVD, of course, but as good as a VCR can produce.) We went (again) with Panasonic's excellent repair history; everything we have bought in Panasonic products still function perfectly. One important feature is the good-sized Universal Remote that came with it that gives commands at wide angles to the VCR, as opposed to other Remotes that must be pointed point-blank at VCRs. There'll come a time when we'll add a DVD player, but for the time being this high quality Panasonic VCR is everything a person would want. An excellent choice.
excellent, it is very important to me. I liked the product, it's just as I wanted. and of excellent quality, and precise specifications thanks.
So far this NAS has been a great value for the money. It's very easy to setup and performs just as advertised.My only complaints so far--and they are minor--are: the lack of support for external USB drives (which could easily be addressed with a future firmware revision); and the ftp is a little finicky. I haven't had a chance to play with the UPnP or iTunes servers.My biggest complaint: I emailed d-Link tech support a question and never got any type of response--VERY disappointing.I was a little concern before my purchase about the negative comments that some people have posted. Those comments are completely bogus in my opinion. Many of the issues people complained about are well documented in the manual. Just read it. Most of the other complaints that people had seemed to be the result of them hacking into the Linux OS. Hack it if you want, but then don't complain if you have problems.Overall, a great value for the money.
Absolutely beautiful bag. I get SO many compliments from students and friends when I use my Milano bag. It looks professional, stylish and sleek. I am able to carry my laptop along with a couple of folders and few textbooks along with my little knickknacks (cell phone, Ipod, pens, pencils...). Has lots of little pockets on inside. My ONLY complaint is that the bag doesn't open really wide, but really doesn't bother me. The bag looks well made and sturdy and doesn't look like a department store knock-off. Friends assume I paid good money for my bag and are very shocked when I tell them my actual purchase price.I was worried about the color when I read a few reviews stating it was an "ugly" blue. Totally untrue. It is a very beautiful blue w/a sheen of metallic. I am a professional photographer and designer, so I will go ahead and use some computer jargon for the shade of blue. (But, obviously, it is possible not every bag is exactly the same color.)HTML Code# 83a7ddR:131 G:167 B:221C:48 Y:27 M:00 K:00
I have been using a Logitech roller mouse for many years and I am spoiled to their use. This wireless version works great and very easy to use or setup. Only problem we have had was after the batteries died, had trouble figuring out have to get it to work again with new batteries. There is a little button on the bottom of the mouse you have to push to reset it.As this mouse was purchased for my wifes laptop, she loves it and would use nothing else. I think the mouse needs to be smaller as I have not used it enough to get comfortable with it and still used to the wired version. Also, the receiver is quite large and it also might be made smaller. Other than this, I highly recommend this product or any other Logitech mouse. Logitech makes a very durable and long lasting product.
This drive is a piece of junk and is even too big for a good paper weight. I have had issues from the beginning such as bad sectors etc. I reformatted the drive to NTFS and it worked just ok for a few months. Sometimes the drive is recognized and sometimes not. Sometimes I can access the files and other times not. It had a lot of issues with folders that contained other folders. Eventually I no longer trusted this machine as a *backup* drive as I repeatedly got I/O errors. I purchased a West.Dig. hard drive and it is night and day. It actually has a power button and shuts down automatically when not in use and is very fast.
Quality product, well made and has plenty of outlets. Like the side outlets, very convenant. Has not been tested as yet with a storm or power surge.
This card is excellant! Got 1 for my enVue and is just the right size of storage capasity for it. Will be ordering more to keep more albums without filling up my computer memory. I rate this as A-1
Limpador de lentes bem produzido, com material bem acabado! f&aacute;cil de carregar, cabe em qualquer canto da mochila. limpa com facilidade.
I bought this camera at Thanksgiving and am on the 4th set of batteries. I can hardly take more than 10 shots before the camera tells me the batteries are running low. Interestingly, if I open and re-shut the battery door, often times, but not always, this makes the battery warning sign turn off. Maybe a bad connection? But what do you do? Can't take the chance that the batteries really are low and then miss the shot you're after.... I'm going to contact Canon and see what's up.
I is one of the best radio I have ever used! very long range and the power consumption is top notch! very durable because I have dropped mine four times on concrete from the chest without a dent.Please be fair! water resistant does not equal submerging it!!!
I bought 4 of these junky devices and they didn't work in Windows 2000 at all. They did work with WinXp, but without the connection to 2000, why would someone want to purchase one. Lexar support blamed my computers, but my other USB Drives work just fine, without disconnecting all of my other USB devices. Apparently the problem is with the junkdrive, so buyer beware if you need to support a Win2K desktop. I purchased these devices for 19.99 each at Staples and then returned them after Christmas for a full refund. Any questions, send email. We need to show junk for what it is!
This is the second JVC VCR I have purchased in the last two years. I am extremely satisfied with the picture quality on playback for this particular model, even in EP mode. The only reaon I gave four stars instead of five is because there is some background noise that can be distracting. If you use the simple tracking method though, I found it could be corrrected in most cases. I have two DVD players which of course are wonderful, but I still have those VHS tapes &amp; of course I like to be able to record programs. I can't quite afford a DVD recorder yet &amp; if you can't either, for the price, I think this VCR is a good bargain--easy setup, remote easy to use, programmed recording easy to learn. It's a good deal. Whatever you do, stay away from Panasonic VCR's. They were great years ago but definitely not the same quality they once were. I had to return one after one week because it ate a brand new tape. Good Luck &amp; happy shopping.
This does exactly what it said it would do, it powers my Q1UP when in the car. It works just fine.
ive had no problems, besides the cable placement on the piece makes it difficult to set up the harddrives...insted of getting new harddrive cables i just have them sitting loose and works fine...not the best though
I had never heard of Averatec, and had originally decided to go with a 12.1" Apple ibook for build quality and portability(and feeling hesitant about learning a new OS), but after stopping at Circuit City on the way I saw the Averatec 3250. It sat side-by-side with a Gateway that had all of the same features except for a 15.4" sxga screen and 4+lbs of weight. It also had a $350 higher price sticker.After comparing the Averatec with the stats for the apple and the Gateway I was sold on the 3250. DVD burner, CD-RW; built in 802.11 'G' and only 4.5lbs. Most features you will find in the sub-$1000 category.Despite some reviews the keyboard is tactile and solid. The battery performance wasn't quite up to spec, but with the wireless feature turned on and the screen at a nominal brightness level the battery lasted for approx 1 hour 55 min. before placing the computer in stand-by mode. Without the wireless turned on I'm sure this would be signifigantly increased. The included software is minimal, but it does have cyberlink DVD/CD burning software and itunes. It comes with a 3 mo. subscription to Norton Anti-virus 2004 and SP2 pre-installed.The Only problem I experienced was with the touchpad freezing sometimes. The vertical scroll area on the right side would stop functioning. I downloaded a driver update and it fixed the problem. Also, the 3 usb ports on the side are close together, so either get a hub or get a skinny usb jump drive like the cruzer mini. Most others will take up 2 ports worth of space.Overall I am very pleased with this product and would upgrade to an Averatec laptop again in the future.
I bought these for my teenage niece for Christmas for her Ipod. My sister was tired of hearing her music from outside her headphones. Shortly after Christmas, my sister called thanking me profusely because she can't hear a thing now. So, I guess they work great. Not sure about the sound quality for the user, but for a teenager, they are fine.
I've used this printer for 5 years on all kinds of paper and have never encountered these feeding errors so many people talk about. I do keep the printer rather clean though, as I realize that a roller coated with paper dust is probably not going to work as well as a clean one. The only time I have trouble with feeding is when using the manual loading slot and thicker paper. Since I prefer to load the paper before the printer needs it, if the paper doesn't load correctly I can just reload it. If there is a problem, it just fails to grab the paper and pull it in. This can be fixed simply by putting slight pressure on the top of the sheet when the printer first grabs it.I've only had problems with the head clogging on one occasion, which turned out to be a bad black print cartridge (brand new and didn't even print a full page). I've abused the printer by using media much thicker than what it is supposed to accept (using manual loading), yet this is the most troublefree inkjet I've ever used. In the same time I've used this printer, my parents have gone through 2 HP's and encountered all kinds of intermittent behavior on both units with two different computers.I think it's more a &quot;windows&quot; factor that causes these &quot;driver&quot; problems, I've not had any problems using it with Linux and gimp-print (which, BTW will work with MacOS X).Don't expect such an old model to rival the photo output of the newer printers, but if you ever get the chance to compare a 1520 with on of the newer Epson models, the durability of the 1520 is quite evident. Overall, even today, this printer is a bargain if you wish to print out large graphics.
I purchased this laptop, and it's all well and good. The issue I have with this laptop is the way the hard drive is partitioned, and the poor recovery disk setup. The recovery disk does not have the bundled software that the laptop comes with, so, if anything happens to the hard drive, and you have to do a full restore, you would most likely lose the programs. In addition, a full restore would NOT restore the device drivers, unfortunately, as I have painfully experienced. I bought two of these, and have had cause to contact gateway for a CD that would be more helpful. Performance-wise though, it is a good system. This is my third Gateway laptop using the same form factor, and the monitor hinge is rather weak, and I have experienced serious cracking with my first one.
I bought my Palm Vx almost a month ago. In that time, I've come to depend on it to manage my day to day life. I've always had problems remembering appointments, and now my Palm Vx reminds me of everything that I used to forget.The Palm Vx itself is very light and very small (it fits easily in my hand, but I have big hands). The screen is crystal clear and crisp. It is really easy to see the screen even in less than optimal lighting. The backlight is also easy to read in very little light or in no light at all. In all other conditions, if the screen is too hard to read normally, I've found that holding the screen at a slightly different angle helped, depending on the lighting.Battery life is stated at about a month. I think that is battery life if you don't use it at all. I usually end up using my Palm about an hour or two a day, and at that rate, a full charge will last for about 7-8 days before the battery needs to recharge. For most people, this won't be a problem, since putting the Palm into the sync cradle charges the battery. If you charge it everyday, it will only take 5-10 minutes, but if you charge once a week like I do, it will take an hour or two.Overall, I am very happy with my Palm Vx and wouldn't trade it in for a Windows CE device even if someone paid me. It only took an hour or two to become proficient in Graffitti, and all of the included applications are extremely easy and intuitive. I would have to give this three thumbs up.
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.
The extension works great!I use it for extending my headphones to reach the tv and I've had no problems with it so far.Great Product!
Using it on an E-330 after about eight months with what might have been a below average copy of the 14-45 kit lens. Obviously better build here. Heavier but not a lot bigger. Balances well on the camera. Focus is quieter and much, much faster. Sharper throughout the range. Extra 2/3 stop at the wide end makes a difference, especially indoors. Barrel distortion is minimal. Added speed and reach on the long end make it viable for portraits. Throw in "almost macro" close focus and it's a good general purpose lens that will spend a lot more time on the camera than the 14-45 did.
It worked fine at first, but it stopped working after an hour, mysteriously. I tried everything and could not get it to work again. Disappointed.
There's only one other card currently on the market that can beat this card in speed and graphics quality, and it happens to be made by ATi as well. Given that this card was released months before nVidia's top of the line (GeForce FX), it is simply stunning to know that when all high-end features are active, this card simply outpaces the GeForce FX, which costs more! Face it, if you're spending [dollar amount] for a video card, you bought it for the ability to enable FSAA and Anisotropic filtering and not for 500 fps in Quake 3.There are only two downfalls to this card. One being that it does require a direct connection to your power supply, as the AGP slot does not provide enough power for it, but this is no biggie considering the top 3 (Radeon 9800, 9700, GeForce FX) all have a power plug. The other being that it doesn't come with it's own memory cooling, no big problem really.All crashes that people have been stating have mostly been the fault of the game and not the card or the drivers. So that's a non-issue.
The concept is great, but once the shirt is washed (& instructions were followed) it was ruined.
Be careful. I bought this battery without realizing it is NOT compatible with the Tablet. Then AntOnline wouldn't accept the return since I opened the package. The product probably works great, but I don't get a warm and fuzzy feeling from the AntOnline customer service.
Just received them from Amazon. Normally, I like to hear speakers before buying, but I figured for this price it was worth the risk. Not disappointed. Good tone separation on the tweeter, midrange and subwoofer. I can't believe the price. One comment said that they broke down easily -- can't comment on that since I just received them. But construction looks pretty solid. Just make sure you have a decent sound-card on your PC, and you'll be very satisfied with these speakers. Good luck!
Got this for my son for Christmas and he absolutely loves it! This is not a play toy. Very sturdy and reliable alarm clock
I have been using my SANdisk 512MB for about 3 months now. It is a classic solid MP3 player. I use it for exercising with the armband that came with it and a 3d party "sports" headphones. The display works well. The battery life is good to excellent. I just have no complaints. I would have given it a 5 star rating if the user interface was a little better but it is minor drawback. This player fits my specific requirements : LCD display, a single AAA battery, 512MB, plays MP3 & WMA files, and was less than $90. (I did not want to worry about being near a computer or have an adapter to "recharge" my portable device)I purchased mine for less than $90 and have had no regrets. In fact, I will probably give this one to one of my kids and purchase the 1GB version for myself.I do not regularly use the FM radio feature thus no comments...but I have once or twice tried the FM radio with no problem.In my opinion, as an "exercise/on-the-go" portable MP3 player, the SANDisk MP3 player is a good value and worth considering.
This mount has a major flaw in its design, you have to use the Nuvi cradle that came with your GPS, but the problem is the cradle does not fit correctly into the mount with the power cable attached to the back of the cradle. My work around is to make sure the Nuvi is fully charged when I need it and use the side USB connector when the battery gets low. The side USB connector works if you're navigating to a destination, but otherwise, the Nuvi thinks you're trying to connect to a computer. Also, this vent mount easily moves from center to left or right when you turn the car, it's too loose and there's no way to tighten to minimize this swivel action. The two stars for me is the mount fits well in either center vents of a 2008 BMW 328i.
I am a dentist who uses these monitors as tv's for my patients to view while having dental procedure done. I have been very happy with them. There is a headphone jack, which I use for patients who don't want to hear the drilling. I've only had them for about a month, but so far they have been great.
This hair dryer is powerful and quick drying for my long hair, and is petite. i'm use to those bulky big dryers but this is perfect. Only one complaint, it's not as hot as most dryers for my round brush but it definately draws out the moisture out of my hair when i need a quck blow dry. I love this little blow dryer.
Another hard to find product that I could only find from the manufacturer or Amazon.com This AC Adapter works well with the Nikon Cool Pick and anyone who owns a Cool Pick knows how it goes through the batters. You can use the AC Adapter and save batteries when downloading from the camera to your computer are when taking pictures indoors. Works great!
Did research on digitals before purchasing. I'm only an average user that didn't need too many bells and whistles, mainly wanted one to take pictures at my beach wedding, etc. This camera got good reviews every site I went to. So I went out and purchased the camera, got it home, and was up and running with it instantly. The software was easy to setup and gave me no prob's on a 200mhz celeron with 64mb, and with just the USB cable-the transfer from camera to computer was still easy. I was totally impressed. I've also read about short battery life. I did buy NiMH batteries and a quick charger, but haven't had to use them yet.....the one-time Nicad's that came with the camera have been going strong for the last 5 days...and believe me, i'm putting the camera thru it's paces...this is a new toy to me, and I've taken well over 400 pic's of everything and anything to test the quality. The picture quality is excellent, the camera is easy to use as well as the accompanying software. This camera is a total deal and I am very happy with this purchase.
I've used and even owned a variety of Belkin products in the past, and whether it's just been dumb luck or what I can't say, but the only issue I've ever had with any of them was their MSRP. For example there isn't a single store in my immediate area selling this cable for less than $20, and many are much closer to the list price of $35 than I care for. So when I realized I somehow didn't have a USB A to B cable in order to troubleshoot my suddenly unresponsive Wi-fi printer Belkin was the last name that came to mind, but for whatever reason Amazon is selling this for less than $5 right now and at that price I've got nothing to complain about...I'm a little curious what synthetic benchmark Belkin was running in their lab that got all the way up to 480MBPS through one of these, and I also wonder why this is listed as a "hi-speed USB 2.0 cable" instead of a "~ A-to-B (or however you like to write that) cable," but if all you're looking for is a "USB printer cable" for your home, maybe even your home office, this should do the trick for you.
UPDATE 7/3/2012: When I wrote my initial review these headphones were selling for about $60. As of July 2012 they're now selling for $195. That's absurdly high for these headphones - they're not worth that much. I have no clue what has driven the change in price but unless the price resets to something a lot more reasonable then I suggest looking at other options. These are still good headphones; they're just not $195 headphone quality.My original review follows.---In the lab where I work there are literally hundreds of computers running constantly so there is need for ANC headphones, especially if one wants to listen to music. The gear of choice in said lab is Bose but not everyone is willing to spend $300 for a set of good headphones. Philips offers these headphones which cost a fraction of most other ANC phones and work well enough to make them worthwhile.Because Bose is considered the standard when it comes to ANC phones, I will use them as a reference point.These headphones are a bit smaller than the Bose QC15's, and the way they lay on the ear can be mildly uncomfortable over time when one is used to larger headphones that completely cover the ear. Not everyone will have this problem, though. Some people find these phones to be perfectly acceptable and are content with the soft pads.Sound quality is fine. I have a pair of Sennheisers that have better sound, but Sennheiser is known for their sound quality and are hard to beat. Then again, they tend to be expensive too. When considering the price differential, the quality of sound coming out of the Philips is very satisfying. Unlike Bose, the Philips phones do not overdrive the bass and they provide a more realistic sound.These are noise canceling phones, and with a battery in them they do indeed actively cancel noise. It is not in the same league as Bose, but that is relative - the Bose cost nearly 10 times as much but the ANC is not 10 times better. Overall, Philips does an adequate job of canceling low-frequency noise, to the point that one can listen to music at lower volumes in a noisy environment like a plane. They don't completely knock out all the sound but they kill enough noise to make an appreciable difference.I have only one complaint with these headphones - the cord is not detachable. It would be nice to use them strictly as ANC phones in the lab like the Bose, but unfortunately this is not an option.For those on a more conservative budget or those that refuse to spend a premium for ANC headphones, Philips offers this set for a reasonable price that perform very well for their class. This is one of those weird cases when you actually get more than you pay for.
Don't waste your money or your time. This simply doesn't work worth a d**n. I only pull in a few stations with the internal antenna on my otherwise (CD etc) excellent Tivoli Audio. I bought this because it was one of the few external antennas that offered both AM and FM reception. Unfortunately it doesn't improve reception AT ALL.
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 didn't even want the play and charge cord but it's cheaper than purchasing the battery by itself. You can always throw out the cord, a little wasteful but I guess that's how microsoft prefers to operate.
Love the new nano, fantastic improvement over first-generation counterpart.Only caveat: When I purchased it, every time I turned it on it emitted a high-pitched whine (the iPod itself, not the music or anything) that was REALLY grating on the ears, even when listening with the headphones on. I brought it to Apple and they replaced it, no questions asked... the new unit works just fine.I've heard this is not a common problem, but just so you know, listen for that whine.
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!
So I have Verizon FiOS, which means if my router goes out, then my phone is dead, and my internet is dead, and possibly also my TV. I thought I should have a backup supply. So I bought this thing just really to supply the router in the event of an outage.Anyway, I let it charge around 24 hours, plugged my router in, and simulated a catastrophic failure by shutting off the house power. I was on the laptop, connected to internet, with absolutely no problem for 25 minutes, and I am sure MUCH MUCH longer if I would have continued the test. But I thought 25 minutes was surely enough to convince the product was what I wanted.So I recommend it. Note: When you get this item new, it is actually YOUR responsibility to connect the battery terminals before you plug it in. This can be a little harder than it looks. Just for the record.By the way: I haven't even installed the software. If I read the reviews correct, it stinks anyway, and you don't really need it if you're going to use it as a light backup for like a cordless phone or a router.
I previously kept all of my music on Minidisc because I wanted something small that could change music quickly. Now the iPod is small enough and holds ALL of my music, plus it's very easy to use. I'm using mine on a mac with the new iTunes music store which really makes purchasing music quick and easy. Finally, the mac version supports the new mp4(AAC) format for small, high-quality music.
the printer prints perfect...very fast and is definitely worth the price...i give it 4 cause nuttin get 5...but all in all this printer is brilliant....i got it as a present for my mom and she loved it...fax,print,copy,scan....good buy for good price
Another reviewer here with his facts mixed up about this cam's preformance , said the Blair Witch was shot with the VX1000(almost same ability as vx2000)and that it has edge bleeding problems. Blair Witch was shot with a Hi-8 camcorder (with some 16mm shots). Not with the Sony vx1000 or with any DV camera.Some claim the VX2000 is dated (like sales people and others inexperienced types). While that may be partially truefor videographers, this is far from the truth for filmmakers. I own the newer Sony PDX10, the best widescreen resolution than any other cam under 10 grand. But the VX2000 is Fantastic for low-light shooting(2lux!)while the new trv950 and pdx10 have over 1 megapixel per chip (3 times more than the VX), VX2000's color performandce is virtually the same.The PDX10 and TRV950 are great for outdoor and well-lit shots. But neither come even close to the VX2000 for &quot;low-light performance&quot;, which is the most important feature for moody, cinematography-style lighting. It get's down to VX's larger 1/3 chips.For serious indoor filmmaking and if you're set on using a 3ccd cam, then only consider a Canon XL1 or a VX2000 and nothing else. And forget the dvx100 in my opinion. It doesnt shoot widescreen at all. The DVX shoots in 24p for going out to film but with 25% less resolution than xl1 or vx2k because it does not pick up any extra pixels in widescreen mode.If you need an interchangeable lens unit, go with the XL1. But if not, you'll save $$$ with the vx2000. The VX2000 is still the best DV filmmaking prosumer machine out of the box.
Were the best, but these are last year's model, no longer available. I loved these until the puppy got a hpold of them, and Shure is replacing them with SE-535s.
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 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
The conversion lens adapter allows the use of screw-in filters. It also protects the the lens assembly from bumps and impacts. It also provides for a more secure and stable area with which to hold the camera. And finally, it allows the use of a regular Canon Lens Cap, that stays on. I understand that the the original lens cap is intentionally made to come off easily so as not to damage the lens assembly if the camera is turned on accidentally with the lens cap on.In short, it is a great low-cost addition to the S5IS.
These speakers sound very bad. Easy to install but not worth a penny, I will be junking these and buying something else.
I shopped around for quite some time for a name brand 42" Plasma. I looked at the Panasonics, Samsungs, Toshibas and Sonys. This pioneer was the best overall value from a "get the most for your money" perspective. I would say the Panasonic may have slightly better picture quality but you get a ton more features (PIP, HDMI, more inputs) with this Pioneer. This pioneer is not as nice as the ELITE line but definitely a contendor in its class. I recommend purchasing this unit with a credit card that doubles the warranty which is (1 YR Parts & Labor)Pros:- Great Picture quality- Good amount of inputs and features for the price compared to other brand name models in the same price range.- Nice Sound qualityConsiderations:- Wish it had a swivel stand and is quite heavy for a plasma.- Annoyed by the way the inputs are vertical so it makes hooking up components a bit awkward.- I do notice some burn-in but this is common with plasmas in general and there are steps that you can do to prevent/minimize the effect. You just need to do some searching on the internet for the proper way to break-in a plasma TV.
I've had this for months now. Not only is it a huge step up if you've been on a CRT, but having come from using dual CRTs for years, it is great to get out of having to drag things off of straddling the space between the monitors.I was on a quest for years to find a setup where I had enough screen real estate for diagramming. Dual CRTs were good, but 1900x1200 on this display is beautiful, especially when combined with the excellent fonts that make it possible to zoom out and still read things perfectly. If you have a Powerbook, of course you can hook that up and have dual displays and drag things between them.Definitely worth the extra dough. This is actually a bargain vs. other displays that support comparable resolution.
This camera would be perfect if it had an automatic lens closing device...the lens cap that is attached with a little cord is always falling off! It is a real pain to keep checking it and putting it back on again...I feel it is only a matter of time before I damage the lens...wish I knew of some way to protect it.
So first off I'll explain as much as i can from the experience.I order it from Amazon.com takes abuot 2 1/2 weeks to arrive from the time i order it. A third party delivers my TV with 3 Guys. the BOX IS HUGE!!! They help carry it downstairs, unpack, setup, and take away all my boxes etc. Overall a Good Experience. But i hate waiting for the 2 1/2 Weeks~!!After plugging in my cable directly into the TV ( NO HD YET). I start to surf around and the picture quality is TERRIBLE. Regular channels MTV, CBS, NBC etc are all pixelated and grainy looking. I play around with the Wide Screen features but it just makes it worst as you stretch out an already Pixelated Picture. Overall for regular channels, my regular Sony CRT 32 inch is MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER( i've had it for 10+ years)~!!!! 1 StarAfter that, I decide to play a DVD. Put in my Progressive scanner and pop in the Matrix. Picture quality was Ehhh. I was expecting something SPECTACULAR. Overall I felt that wasn't much of a difference from my regular TV, just the fact that you can watch it in Widescreen. 3 StarsThen the Cable guy comes in and Installs my HDTV. You don't need a box for this since it already has a Cable Card Slot. Its great sinc e you don't have to 'rent' the box from your cable provider. This was much cheaper (about $1.50 per month for the cable card VS Cable box $6.00). However the only downside is that you can't have on-demand and the TV Guide Features. But for saving about $5 bucks a month ( which will add up) I'll suffer with out those features. So after installing my HDTV (takes abuot 30 Minutes) i turn on ESPN HD. 1 word WOW~!!!!!!. It was truly amazing. i saw everything~!!. The picture quality was truly jaw dropping, super clear! You can even see the Mesh on the Jerseys. I basically felt like i was in the Game. I start to surf around more in the HD channels, and they were just gorgeous to watch~! The only draw back is that there are about only 15 HDTV channels, and out of those channels ONLY certain shows are in HD( most Prime time Shows. 24, Lost, Prison break, ETC). Also to note the sports games are in HD but NOT ALLWAYS. So you can be watching a football game from an ariel view in HD, but once they change camera angles, it might not be HD. Also REALLY fast movement ( like nascar) at times will be pixelated, i guess since its soo fast. But overall for the HDTV i give it 4 Stars. I would give it 1 more if there were more channels~!So my overall conclusion is that this TV is basically JUST for HDTV nothing else. If you plan on using this for regular TV WITH OUT HD DON"T BOTHER, get a regular tv.Just to Sum UPOverall experience with Amazon = 5 StarsRegular TV Channels = 1 starDVD = 3 StarsHDTV = 4 Stars
I'm pleased to report that this wireless adapter, when coupled with the same product line (DGL-4300) wireless router, works great and has a good range for a strong signal. I was a little hesitent on the price of this adapter since I just bought a somewhat pricy, but well worth it, gaming router (DGL-4300) from D-Link, but after setting it all up, I was pleasently surprised. I was surprised at how easy this adapter was to setup, and how I can configure everything from within the xbox itself. No PC needed.Our Xbox is in a completely different part of the house than the wireless router, but we still get a strong enough signal to get zero lag when playing online. Well, as zero lag as we were getting when we were wired to the router anyways.Bottom Line: Highly recommended to all Xbox Live players that have wireless capabilities.
I purchased this item to use at night so I don't disturb my wife...It is a great product and has worked great, (although I had to replace the rechargable batteries as they were dead, and wouldn't hold any charge). The reception is good up to 100 feet with line of sight, but only about half of that through a wall. The earpieces are comfortable and provide good sound quality. My only complaint is that after using the set for any length of time the ear pada can become uncomfortable as they are very tight against the ears.
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.
Overall a good player for 99$, especially with the latest firmware update. But it doesn't play well with Linux, unless you have a virtual machine installed [VirtualBox on Linux with USB enabled]. Another lock-in is the MS Zune Player software.Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Brown)
This keyboard is the best I've worked with in a long time and its what I suggest to all my family and clients especially if they are always on the computer. its style is very good and its funtionality is great, I've been useing this keyboard for more than 6 months and even though I have put in 72 hours straite behind the system in one go it kept my hands from getting tired as they usually do when doing extra long times at the computer. all in all its a good product and one that should be considered seriously.
Very quiet. No noise or hum at all. Sturdy and heavy-duty feel. Monster did a phenomenal job putting this cable together. I got mine relatively recently, but it feels like a piece of equipment I'll be using for years to come. Highly recommended.
The memory module for the Dell Inspiron 6000 is essentially out of manufacturer and difficult to find. This vendor provided quick shipment of the correct memory and very good instructions and tips for installation. My laptop recognized the memory immediately (I did have to re-seat it in the slot for a second try) and after a brief trip to the CMOS setup, the computer boots up and runs a bit faster now with a full 2GB on board rather than just the 1.2 GB I used to have.
I bought this for the price. You get what you pay for. The mouse is not smooth moving at all and the battery life is real bad. Also loses connection. Spend the extra money for something better.
I used it on cheese it was soft cheese (cheddar). The block was less then have the thickness of the entry hole and this one may be defective but it locks up and screams with almost no pressure on it trying to get it to grate. If you don't go very slowly it will lock up entirely and you have to turn it off. It is extremely loud and makes the most awful shrieks.
Hi! I bought one last May, and it worked fine for the first 2 weeks. Then, it started freezing when playing songs, no reason at all, it just hanged.. So I tried different things, and seems to work for a while..But one day after I had used it, put it in my nightstand (not charging) , when I went to use it the screen was cracked. There was a crack in the middle of the screen, but the screen cover was intact. There was a blob of black right in the middle of the screen. Of course, I couldn't see anything. So I called Microsoft, and they say it's not covered by warranty.. I was astounded, it's not like I dropped it or anything, I am very meticulous. After going a round with the customer service rep, I did some research on the internet. Seems I was not the only one with the problem and it is apparently common...I guess Microsoft just sent me back to Apple, never had a problem with the ipods..
I don't understand why most keyboard manufacturers don't buy a clue and realize that keyboards like this one (with a negative tilt), (negative tilt is when a keyboard has lifts in front to tilt the keyboard forward, so your fingers are lower than your palm) are what typists need to have correct ergonomic position.After some careful research, I decided to purchase this keyboard, and I'm not disappointed. This keyboard is extremely comfortable, the keys are very 'soft' the wrist wrest comfortable and the position of all the keys quite natural. It shipped from Amazon's partner in 2 days and I got it quite quickly. It is easy to install with a drivers CD, and I thoroughly recommend it. One of the few keyboards on the market with Negative tilt.5 Stars.
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.
After much research and asking around, I finally decided to pick up this beast of a system instead of one of the other leading systems.Pros: Sounds excellent for the price ~$200, doesn't "hum" like other systems I have heard, reasonably high quality construction, control pod with controller is excellent (simple and easy to use but good looking), straight forward to install unless your going to mount the speakers on the wall.Cons: Doesn't come with screws or mounting brackets (are holes in speaker base), can't remove base of speakers to make mounting easier, hard to get a screw driver in at the proper angle.Overall: Awesome system with a few minor inconveniences.
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 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.
Although the item clearly had a "used" look, it works great and arrived quickly. I'm pleased!
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.
Router worked wonderfully for the warranty period then started randomly dropping Wireless Support. Not worth the money...will stick with a Netgear or Linksys next time.
This unit has been a lifesaver as we moved across the country. It gets us to our destination so easily, we feel like we are natives here. I suggest the dashboard mount as the included suction cup does not hold well in the heat.
it's light, handy and just have enough space not only for the size of my camera but also other accessories.
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.
Thank remotes work perfectly, are good and I recommend you buy it. no problem with it. it was what i looking for.
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.
The Minox CD 140 is probably in the top 5 of all point-and-shoot cameras with a long zoom.It's easy for a complete beginner to use, but has light controls for the more advanced photographer (macro, panorama, flash cancel, etc.). There is no manual aperture setting or other controls like this, but do you really want/need that in a point and shoot camera?I own the date back version of this casera and am very happy with its overall performance. I *really* wanted to get a Leica C1, but am glad I did not - no point. The Leica versions at this end of the point and shoots are overpriced for the same or lower quality as this Minox with its Minoctar lens. Sharp and crisp photos.Another very important part of this camera that peopel overlook is that it is NOT a step zoom. This means that the zoom does not move in preset settings. E.g., on the Leica C1 you can only zoom to 38, 50, 75, 90, etc. With this Minox you can zoom to ANY distance between 38 and 140.The camera also ha an excellent &quot;feel&quot; to it. Some point and shoot cameras feel so cheap (plastic doodads) and others are so &quot;slick&quot; that they feel tinny. Not this one. It is made of high quality material and there is a part made of grip rubber that helps you get a great grip on the camera (visible on left side of the camera picture - looks like a black half-moon).The other features: Active infrared autofocus, Maximum zoom range, Automatic flash, Preflash for red-eye reduction, Quality lens, etc. are all excellent.There is ONLY one weakness I can think of: Small viewfinder (to look at what you are shooting). This takes a little getting used to, but is simple enough. This is the ONLY drawback.I also own a higher-end Nikon SLR and Minolta SLR, but this is my back-up point and shoot &quot;fun&quot; camera. I *strongly* recommend this camera. I did a LOT fo research on point and shoots before buying this one. Again, I am very glad I bought this one. You will be too.
I usually do not write reviews, but I was looking at another SyncMaster model and stumbled across these reviews. I was scratching my head over some of the negative reviews I read. Granted I can't comment on others' experiences, but I have owned the SyncMaster 170mp for 3 to 4 years now... I use it for my monitor for a computer cabinet I have in my bedroom. It also doubles as a second TV. The picture quality of my cable through my SyncMaster is very good, almost as good as my promary HD LCD TV, and we never have a problem viewing the picture. Our viewing distance from the monitor in the bedroom is about 9-10 feet.Also, living in an older house, we have be subjected to a number of blackouts and power surges. I have my SyncMaster hooked up to a surge protector and never experienced any problems with my monitor after an electrical event occurs.
I bought these headphones to use with my 100 year old compact disc player after the old headphones gave out. I bought these on the strength of all the positive reviews and I couldn't be happier. The audio quality is fantastic and I love the volume control. I use them when I exercise and they stay put on my head. Fantastic value.
i love this device you can store100 cd's and also if you have more than one you can stack them. the software that comes with it is pretty good but it could be better or updated. other than that it is great i love it.
This camera is perfect for a casual camera user and a beginner. The quality is very good and everything is VERY simple to use. This camera is especially great with Mac OS X. All you have to do is hook it up to your Mac, and iPhoto opens up with all your photos there. It's brilliant!The size of the camera is also perfect and very light to carry around with ease.The battery life is very good as well.No complaints from me.
Simply put, it just works. If you do Powerpoint or Keynote presos, buy one, you will not be sorry.Price is excellent. Much simpler to use than the other Keyspan remotes I own. It has very clear forward and back arrow keys. The laser pointer does not require remembering key sequences to invoke, just push the button and it's on, let go and it's off. The addition of volume control (including mute) is nice.Once exceptional feature is a physical on/off slide switch on the back side. This prevents battery drain from keys being pushed when it is in my backpack.I have swapped it between Mac OSX and Windows computers with no major issues (plug and play). Only annoyance, sometimes Mac OSX thinks it is a wireless keyboard/mouse and launches a setup utility. I just quit the utility and all is well.
I purchased this headset because I have weekly conference calls and needed something that I could use on my laptop and or my phone. It works and I am told the people can hear me pretty clearly... I do wish it was a bit louder on my end but it works and if I hold it to my ear it is a good volume.. so I think if the fit was a bit better that would actually automatically improve the sound quality...
Not sure why the reviews on these seem to be all over the map. These were a great deal for the money and they work very well. They don't sound like Bose or anything but they don't sound like a tin can either. I found the sound and bass response to be very good and pleasant. I don't think you can beat this for the price and the fact that you can expand to MORE speakers on the fly, later. Thumbs up from me.
I use this to connect my laptop to my tv and stream online video. It works just fine. I did wind up purchasing another one that's longer. But that's just my bad for not buying a longer one in the first place.
Very good speakers at the price range. The front towers are really amazing. The center is a little soft but I up the gain via my AVR to compensate for that. The audio quality is very good and makes you feel immersed in the middle of the scene being watched. Of course, the quality of the audio depends on the source too, and Blu-rays provide best fidelity. I paired these with a Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer and loved how Kung-Fu Panda, Tron, U-571, The Incredible Hulk and many other movies sounded. Acion scenes in Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan made me feel like I was in the middle of the action scenes, and the epic battle scene in Master and Commander just makes me watch out for flying pieces of wood every time I watch it.And the quality of construction is what makes these speakers really shine. They look really elegant and sturdy. The wooden finish is much better than the plasticky look IMO.I've had these for about two years now and am really glad with my purchase.
Very good keyboard, easy to us, sleek look, and reasonable price. I highly recommend it.
Great software, great idea, but the hardware wears out too fast, in less then a year of normal use, this PDA is useless, ohh, one more Made in China product!! crap!!!I wont buy again thats for sure!Do your self a favor, dont buy this S$#t, unless you get to know it was made in America, Europe or Mexico, some nation that makes products employing people with real salaries.
The Hero 3 is a very basic camera solution for outdoor, active photography.Pros:-- It is small and easy to carry-- the wrist strap worked well and left the camera securely on my armCons:-- as mentioned in another review, the quality of photos from the Hero 3 is extremely suspect; any "brightish" background will reduce the foreground subject of your photo to an almost unrecognizable blob-- the lack of real-time feedback and the above mentioned picture quality issues leave you less than confident of what you will see when back in front of a computer or TVIf this was a $50 item I could imagine it would come across much better as a fun, "I'll take what I get" novelty camera. At $150 it's not a trustworthy enough device to be worth the investment.
When you want to split your screen and have two monitors but your computer only has a single video card, this is the way to go. Works great. no setup problems at all.
We bought this DVD player to use in our car for our 18 month old daughter. It fits nicely over the front seat headrest, which was a big plus for us. (Most of the others would not hang neatly from the headrest.) It never skips, and even has a remote that I can use from the front seat. We originally had a more expensive Sony model, but this one is so much better. Plus, if we need to take it somewhere, it has the ability to stand up on a table like a TV. I highly recommend it for anyone, especially for parents looking for something easy for their kids on car trips!
This prodeuct is an excelent buy! Great clear sound, especially with the smart sound. I turned it up all the way and absolutely no distortion!! I love that it has an optional background. You can put pictures in it and set them as your background. Everything is perfect about except that after about 3 weeks my fm radio stopped working!! also every now and then it will skip a little bit. It will be playing a song and it will be almost at the end and then will start playing something in the begining of the song. But that is very rare. I also dont like that you need both the USB and the addaptor cords to charge it. But It has amazing battery life! All and all I deffinately reccomend this product.
I am really satisfied with this purchase. The headphones are clear and can even pick up the signal from great distances as promised. The only problem is the large size of the head phones but they are still worth it. Also, it was able to tune in to FM radio stations, so when I get tired of listening to music from my laptop I can just tune into a radio station for more great music. Well done JVC!!
The Tom Tom One is very easy to use. Gets you to your destination turn by turn.
Bought this from Circuit city for the same price. Works very well. Transmits picture and sound quite clearly. Only gripe - I am not able to find additional receivers sold seperately.Using the menu function you can fine tune the picture and once you have saved the setting you are good to go. I use this along with Ultimate XP pro scan converter to transmit streaming content from my computer to one of my TVs.
This is a very comfortable camera (with 18-135 lens). The 11 focus areas are a great help to accurately focus, color is excellent. Progaming is intuitive and has very good features. A great camera for starters in the SLR world!
I recently had a negative experience with another product; so I did some research, and the DLink DIR-655 Wireless Router had generally good reviews. The basic install wizard is simple and straight forward, and gets you up and running quickly. The router has a broad array of advanced features. However, getting to these advanced features is more difficult than it should be due to the poorly designed configuration interface. The poor interface is a shame, I suspect many of the negative reviews are due to the difficulty in configuring this feature rich product. The user interface is why I did not give this product 5 stars. I would recommend this product, but with the reservation that novice computer users should be aware of the difficulty in configuring advanced features.UPDATE: It has been almost a year and the router is still chugging along. I recently got a new laptop with 802.11N technology and am happy to report the router performed flawlessly with the new wireless device. I am now downloading files and watching TV on [...] without a hint of the dreaded, "Buffering", message. I still would highly recommend this product!
i like this anti glare filter though i dont love it. i think it is overpriced. the new one is $70 and the used one is $30 and something. i bought the used one which is like new. but i think that maybe using cellophane wrap 3 fold would give me good results.
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
I bought this monitor 3 years ago for my home pc. It has a fantastic picture for the money. The only problem I have is that it just died on me the other day. Apparently I am not the only one that has had this issue with Viewsonic monitors. I have read a few reviews that state after two to three years their monitor started giving them problems. I don't know if these incidents are isolated or not, but I think I will steer clear of the Viewsonic name.
Used this to install a wired FM Modulator (SCOSCHE FMMOD2)in a Dodge truck and it worked just fine. Sounds fine and no problems with fit.
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.
the Belkin G adapter with MIMO is a powerful client card for locations with interference issues and signal strength. I used this adapter with the complementary Belkin Pre-N MIMO router for full feature compliance (MAC address filtering, 128bit WEP or PSK, and 54MBPS throughput). All was great, wiwth the exception of the client sofware utility and Windoz XP. After 4 hours, I caved anc called Tech support. The issue was with MS "approved" software conflicts, Dell's implementation of the network (port aggregator) and XP fighting with the Belkin client over turf.....surprise, surprise.... Once identified, sha-zam! I have "excellent" signal clear on the otherside of my house...even oout side! Great card and value!
Well-made, sturdy and funcional, this case is a delight. The belt clip works well, the stand has proven handy (who knew?), and the functions all are accessible and it keeps fingerprints off. While I wish the stand/belt clip were removable, it does what it says. My only complint is the case makes an already large device (I used to have a Zen Micro) quite bulky.
I have been a happy user of a Palm Vx for 3 years, but could not resist upgrading any longer. Let's see:Screen: everybody says it's impressive, I won't argue. Let's just say that it can double as a weak flashlight.Speed: plenty fast for most applications, the only problem is that quite often, when I tap on a vertical scroll bar, it scrolls twice.Battery: I used to charge my Vx just once a week, but this baby (its screen, actually) needs to be fed about twice that often. I never play games, but would guess they're probably battery hogs. The charger is quite small, multi-voltage and multi-plug.Memory: what can I say ? 32 MB is 4 times what I had, I don't see how I'm going to use it up.Software: very good bundle, with Docs to Go and a good calculator.MP3 player: I bought a 128 Mb Kingston SD card, and I find very handy to always have about 5 CDs on my Palm, at 64 Kbps encoding. Sound is plenty loud, but could be better musically, and you can hear a clic every 5 seconds or so when you'r listening at a very low volume. The included Real One player kind of sucks. Things improve if you shell out a few bucks (12.95) on Pocket Tunes. Just beware you will not be able to fully use its equalizer because of processor speed, only enough to get some bass and treble boost. If you set the player to turn off the screen after 30 seconds it won't drain much battery, I guess you can get about 7 hours of music per charge. Another caveat: the equalizer does not work on ogg files, and transferring them to the Palm is MUCH more slow than MP3s, somehow the Real Audio application that runs in your PC manages to transfer them fairly quickly, with the option to lower the Kbits to fit more songs.Construction: looks very much like the Vx, same kind of cover (leather flip, which I like) just a tad heavier. The "down" button works fine but does not give you feedback. Goes easy on the eyes.Cradle: some people complain about the lack of it, buy I don't really miss it. One less thing to lug around. Also, I like to keep my synch cable at the office, but the charger at home, in case my baby cries for food during the weekend. I seldom use the charger anyway, since the USB cable does a trickle charge.Grafitti 2: I don't agree with those who bark at it.Finally, the Tungsten E does not have the universal Palm connector, which means you won't be able to connect to some devices, unless you get a Bluetooth card, which I am not sure it works here.Overall, I you are, like me, an old Vx user looking for some improvement, you won't be disappointed. Or so I hope.
Used for six months, microphone quit in a couple months, right side of headphones quit recently.Headphones should last longer than that! A disgrace to the Sennheiser name.Volume control was nice while they worked and they had a rather compressed but standard sound. Good for watching movies, not quite up to standard for studio audio work.
Though I have not learned how to use all the amazing features this camera has to offer, I am very pleased with the results so far! It is a GREAT camera!! So far I have taken some amazing professional like photos even though I am only an amature. I have two small children and with my previous digital (point and shoot) camera, most of the 'action' photos came out blurry and it was very frustrating. With this camera I have caught my children doing all kinds of things in action without the blurriness. I could not be any happier with this camera!
This unit worked perfectly for me and it does have S-Video inputs for each of the 4 inputs... despite what the other reviews have said. At least the one Amazon sent me does, maybe the previous reviewer bought it from a 3rd party vendor thru Amazon. As of 5/26/07 the picture currently shown is wrong because it does not show the S-Video inputs.
Great Price, Great Product, and Great Quality. Received it quickly and it is exactly what I was wanting!!!!! I would recommend this to anyone
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.
I am very happy with this product and the ease to use itI was happy to get such a good price and wish I would have purchased more.
I wanted a good quality camera without spending a ton of money that I could easily learn to use without having to call someone. I fly for a living, therefore, I travel everywhere and this camera has never failed even on a bad day. I've learned the basics with the use of the manual and now I'm learning to do more with the advance manual. So far so good! I bought it based on the high reviews and the name because I am not a professional photographer. Do it, buy it, and use it! Thanks Amazon.com.
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.
Can't beat Amazon's price, along with the free shipping it makes it the best deal I can find. Great service
These PRO POWER speakers feature their own volume control so you can double the noise between your audio device and the output. I recently got a set which had no working battery compartment but at least I was able to get a refund without any shipping hassles. Aside from that, this product is loud and it ROCKS!!
Scanning currency is not illegal; printing it is. There are many legitimate/legal reasons to scan currency - just go check Ebay under the "Paper Money" category.This scanner has a built-in "defeat" to prevent the scanning of the latest issue of US paper money.The biggest problem with this is that Canon hides this fact. It is not advertised or documented in any way, so folks who have a legimate need to scan currency can avoid buying this product!
I received this lens cap as a replacement for a T2i cap that was lost. I mainly wanted to write this review to let potential customers it fits the T2i perfectly. The cap is an Original Canon Product and fits great. The price took the sting off of the original loss.
It does what is needed to soften strobe shots. It takes the white glare away and skin tones are much much better.An essential for portraits with flash
With the mixed reviews here, I figured I'd give these the benefit of the doubt and try 'em. I hooked them up directly to my soundcard(listening to mp3s around the house) and adjusted accordingly. The sound was ok(no frills corded headphones) if I was sitting at the computer. But try turning your head or -god forbid- walking around and leaving the room, and you're quickly blasted with static and hissing. I should have listened to another reviewer, who recommended waiting for the 2.4 ghz models. Guess I'll give the Amphony model a looksee next.
The battery worked great for the first few months I had it. Last week I noticed when I put the battery into the charger, the charge indicator light was red, but after a few minutes, the charge light was green. However, when I put the battery into the camera, the camera indicated that the battery needed to be changed. It looks like a couple other people have had similar problems. There's a 3 year warranty on this battery, so I emailed Lenmar to ask if I could get a replacement. Lenmar responded quickly, providing me with a return authorization number and detailed information on their warranty policy. However, since my battery was purchased more than 90 days ago, there's a $7.50 shipping and handling charge for the new battery. Since I only paid $12 for the battery itself, I didn't think it was worth the trouble to get a replacement, especially since I could run into the same problem with the replacement. Anyway, I think it'd be wise to spend the extra bucks for the Canon battery.
You'll see people reference in the reviews whether they have small ears or big ears and whether an ear plug style headphone works for them. Now try the reference of "shallow ears".I have tried now several brands of an ear plug headphone and I just can't get one to stay in my ears.The foamy material is great and does mold easily. But eventually the foam tries to expand back to its original shape and thus pops out of my ears.So no fault of the product, my ears must be too shallow for the ear plug's foam to really fill in the holes on the side of my head.So it's back to an over-the-ear clip headphones.
When I try to tell my friends how great TiVo is they usually say something like "I have a VCR already" or "I don't watch that much TV". These people are just not familiar with TiVo and how it works. I've got a VCR too (unplugged, collecting dust). I don't watch much TV either.This is one of those rare things in life that you didn't know you needed, but once you have it, you couldn't live without it. It will change the way you watch TV. TV guides and live TV will be a thing of the past. You'll never care what channel a show is on or what time. If my favorite shows are on at 4AM or 4PM I couldn't care less. I'll watch it when *I* want. And commercial free meaning a 30 minute sitcom takes only about 22 minutes to watch!If you think that you'd have trouble "programming" it, forget that. There is no programming. If you could click on one or two buttons, you can do all you want.If you have DirecTV, get the TiVo with the DirecTV receiver built-in. The image quality will be excellent, and the subscription fee is waived or significantly reduced (based on plans) by DirecTV.
after five years of being thrown and tripped over and crushed, my plantronics are finally kaput. i fell asleep wearing them, i wore them for hours - no discomfort. swivel ear cups, comfy wide flexible headband, breathable cushioning. mic swivel was always stiff, but after i got over the novelty of internet telephony, i hardly had use for it. sound quality was entirely fine for music and dvd's on the computer. in short: they were excellent headphones. i miss them.
Curlers get hot very quickly and are fairly easy to put into hair. Curls quick and stays curled. Good product for the price
This product works extremely well and gives off no glare. The fact that you can wash and re-use the screen protector is an additional bonus feature. Although this is an excellent product, I give it a four because it is a very time consuming process to get the protector to line up with the screen and then attached without any air bubbles.
Product gives ample room to get to all the buttons as well as protects the unit well. I bought it to protect the ipod from scratches. It has done a good job in the 5 weeks that I have had it. I wish that it fit into my Itrips with the skin on though. That is my only complaint.
I found this router in a PC magazine write up, priced at close to $200. Lucky for me, I found it on Amazon for way less.As for the unit itself...it is a home network, connecting 1 PC, 2 Laptops, 1 PS3, iPad, TVand never skips a beat!
I really love this product. The body is sturdy and has magnets so you can hang it on the fridge. I love this idea as I often think of things I need while I'm cooking or cleaning and it'll be great to record them on the fly.The paper is the size of a register receipt, but reads very clearly. The machine sorts your list into categories to make it easier on you at the grocery store. You can even tag an item to remind you that you have a coupon.I would recommend this product. Half the battle of grocery shopping is putting a list together, so this is extremely helpful.
Leica makes great cameras, butnot great tripods.This is a small stand for your camera, but you could easily use somethign else. It's also very unwieldy to carry around due to its shape. It's just not functional enough as a mini tripod.Skip it.
I've had 1 of these at work for almost 4 years without any problem. I've just ordered a second one for home and it's working great so far. It eases the stress on my wrist and lasts for a long time.
After reading other peoples reviews of GPS Cases, I decided on this one as it allows you to view your GPS screen with the cover on. It has already paid for itself in protecting my GPS unit from major damage as I took a fall with it in my hand. It fits perfectly. I would buy this one again.
After a six months of relatively light use (printing a paper every now and then), the ink cartridge doesn't move anymore. It's better to go ahead and buy a more expensive printer instead of having to replace the cheap ones every few months or so.
At first after reading all the below reviews about this product and noticing all the negative reviews, I was a bit hesitant to buy the SanDisk 256MB flash drive. []I figured hey, at that price, what do I have to lose? So needless to say, I bought it.Upon receiving the unit, one of the first things I noticed was how incredibly small the unit was. They wern't kidding when they said this unit's about the size of a pack of gum. And its even lighter than one too! After using this thing for about a little over a month, these are my thoughts about this product:Sturdyness: There were many complaints that this unit is rather flimsy. And I must admit, its not the strongest of cases in the world, but unless your throwing this thing around everywhere or stepping on it, its more than sturdy enough for regular wear and tear. Someone even complained that over time, the cap tended to fall off by itself. But losing the cap shouldn't be too much of a problem as the unit came with 2 more replacement caps for a total of 3 straight out of the box.Price: Shopping around, you'll find that SanDisk is DEFINATELY THE cheapest flash drive around.Size: As I stated about, this unit really is the size of a pack of gum! In fact, i'd go as far to say that this unit is SMALLER than a pack of gum! Weight wise, this thing is definately lighter than a pack of gum. It's so thin that I can have the SanDisk drive plugged into my USB port and have another USB device plugged into the port right next to it. Thats something that most (if not all) other flash drives out there CAN'T do without a USB cable extension.Reliability: This is what it all basically boils down to. And despite numerous complaints from other individuals about their units failing, I've never had that problem with mine. I use my SanDisk to transfer large amounts of data between my desktop PC to my laptop and I've found the process to be both painless and easy. I merely plug the drive into my USB port, copy over the files I want onto the drive, then remove it and stick it into my laptop. And I've DEFINATELY NEVER had this drive get stuck in my USB port. In fact, I can't even see HOW it could possibly get stuck. ITS NOT THAT TIGHT OF A FIT! Not loose enough to fall out, but not tight enough that you'd have to force it into the USB port. After using it for a little over a month, I've yet to have the device fail on me.Conclusion: All in all, this is an excellent product for a very low price. Fantastic price, excellent design, and great reliability, what more could you ask for?!?! My only real complaint is that it dosen't come with a keychain ring. Instead it comes with a strap to wear the drive around your neck. I mean, com'on! Who the heck would wear this thing around their neck?!?!
This was my first purchase on Amazon.com and I was glad everything went so smoothly. . . the product was as advertised and it came in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to purchase from this provider again. Thank you.
Ok i bought this off ebay about a year or 2 ago and havent had any problems since. The program to put music on it is easy to use, and if you cant handle that you can use windows media, and if that doesnt work you can just drag and drop when it shows up on my computer, even though one idiot on here said you cant. My second complait with the abundance of dumbness here is that they say the scroll wheel is useless. B.S! This is the only thing i ever use. you can scroll through artists and select songs with it i only use the song for play/stop ff/rw. Lastly battery is great. Accidently left it running for 8 hours yesterday, didnt die on me. Also, apparently dont update as it causes problems ive never updated, never had a problem. Go to ebay and get a new one yourself for 65$ like i did.
I have bought 3 different HP printers as the others have broken down (stupid me). Yah, I keep expecting that the printer leader would be the leader for making a quality printer. All 3 have never been good at loading photo paper in it. Consequently, all of the fancy photos features become unimportant when you cant even print on the paper that makes a photo a photo. you've crossed me 3 times, but you wont get me again. Consider other printers before you buy a Heap (HP)!
This card reader is really amazing. It sucks 600MB of images out of my Extreme III in less than 3 minutes. Of course, there are many variables (you computer, what kind of disk drive, how much memory..). But in my set up, the same 600MB took 25 minutes before with another cheapo reader. My laptop has a SD reader built-in, and this reader even beat that. Reading 120MB of jpegs was reduced to 5 seconds from 2 minutes. Buy it. You will wonder why you didn't.
I bought this mp3 player pretty much on a impulse. my old rca lyra RD1070 had finally died on me.this mp3 player has a built in equalizer, fm tuner, and a nice, compact lcd screen so you can view what song is playing, etc. even includes an armband for all you joggers out there.i have windows XP home and i didn't have to install anything! just plugged in the supplied usb cable, and i dragged and dropped my tunes directly to this player. i suggest that you convert all your Mp3's to wma's because wma's are smaller and take up less space than mp3's. (i didn't know about this until i read the reviews) battery life is excellent, and if u don't use the backlight, your battery will last alot longer.i have no complaints with this player other than that the battery door is a little hard to open and the menus do take some getting used to, but that is true with any new compact device nowadays. also you can create folders on this player and store your music according to genre. (which is really cool).and, if you wanna delete a song, simply plug the usb cable to your pc, attach cable to player, and simply navigate to the folder/song and delete it! it's that simple! way to go sandisk! i really wish all devices were this user friendly.
This cable has embarrased me and my team in front of important audiences. First off, you can't switch the input to the projector back to the first laptop until 30 seconds after you switched to the second. This is a painfully long wait if you happen to switch to the wrong laptop by accident.In another presentation this piece of junk began to aoutomatically switch back to the previous laptop about 15 seconds into presenting from the second.I strongly discourage the purchase of this switch.
Initially my thought was that all Bose Headphones, especially these, had noise-cancelling built in. Unfortunately, these don't. But, save yourself another 200 bucks and get these. If you have music playing you won't hear white noise anyway. These headphones by themselves cancel A LOT of noise by themselves compared to generic or other brand headphones. Which will probably be the first noticeable aspect about them.You won't hear the difference in sound (in my honest opinion) when you put them on. Yet, once you wear them after about a week or more and you put on your old pear you'll definitely notice a difference in comfort, noise, and quality of sound- pretty much guaranteed. I can't even really go back to another pear of headphones that aren't Bose after this.One thing that would be nice is if the headphones had a volume control for those of us using them on our PC or playing video games. Also, the hardware can be a little flimsy, so be careful on where or how you place them. They come with a pouch to put them in, which is a better way of keeping them secure.Overall, great headphones. I recommend them to anyone. Considering I've used them in almost all purposes necessary- cell phone music, computer music, and video gaming.
this may not be the best for moving and recording at the same time, it could use a slower/smoother movement, but what can you expect for the price? its a lot cheaper than the thousands other ones go for. at church we have several cameras around the sanctuary but no one to run them, with this you can move them around from one location and use the video switcher to be feeding a stationary shot while changing the view of another. we have a splitter to view what the camera sees along with a remote for zooming, recording and power. its a great product, and the variable speed with 360 degree movement makes it so you can quickly move around to capture different things and then slow it back down for finer adjustments.
I reluctantly purchased the dv9005us two weeks ago after a bad experience with an older HP desktop. So far I can't turn it off. I love the 17" screen, it's hard to imagine going back to a 15". And it's not heavy either. I use this mostly for personal home entertainment. I got rid of my desktop with no regrets. The memory, processors, wide screen and capabilities far exceed what I had on my desktop. The built in web cam and Movie Maker software helped me make a very cool video for a friend complete with title, transition effects, downloaded music in the background and 8 different clips of varying lengths. I put it all together and burned it to a cd in a few simple steps. I also use it to play The Sims 2 and the graphics are great! No skipping because there's not enough memory either. The built-in wireless card makes getting on the internet easy. Visually, this laptop is very stylish. The touchpad has a built in scroll bar so you don't have to scroll, scroll, scroll to the right just to move down the page. Just slide your finger down the side of the touch pad. The 100GB hard drive is also nice because I have lots of games and music and don't have to worry about running low on space. Honestly, there's more software on this computer than I've had time to test but bottom line, I'm loving it so far.
High quality and features for pros!By Skylinenet from Santa Rosa, CA on 9/22/2006Pros:Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Great Resolution, Intuitive menus, Accurate Colors, Easy to learn featuresBest Uses:Special Events, Action Shots, Travel, PortraitsOh yeah! This is one sweet SLR. As a long-time SLR user switched to digital about 6 years ago I have owned 6 previous digital cameras and find number 7 to be the best in many ways. Ten point two megapixels at high speed with instant startup, Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged Case, Intuitive menus, and Easy to learn features make this a photog-addict's dream. Oh, did I mention affordable? Sure we have seen some pretty awesome DSLRs out there but cost has been prohibitive, until now.
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
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.
Within 20 minutes of delivery I had the tv connected and had halo 3 on my xbox running in glorious 1080p. WOW is the only thing that I can say to accurately describe what playing a game like halo 3 on this tv. I am getting a hi-def movie player as soon as possible. I love this tv!!
I have been using this style of Microsoft keyboard for many years. Suddenly they no longer make it in a wireless format. Now I can no longer move my keyboard back while conferencing with students since I am now tethered by a cord. The quality of the product has gone down too. The keys are now much louder and the letters have come off of half of the keys after only two weeks! My last keyboard lasted me about five years and all of the keys are still readable. Good thing I don't need to know what letter each key is!I really wish someone else made a good ergonomic keyboard. I am very dissatisfied with this one!
I was originally attracted to this camera since it's so highly recomended. I like that it has some nice features and is easy to use. But at times, I use it indoors in low light situation to take pics of Ebay Merchandise. Sometimes, the only time available is at night after the kids are in bed. The A570IS leaves a yellow hue and requires an extra step on my part to fix it and brighten up the image. I used to have a Fujifilm, which I really like but was lost. I could take pics any time of day with the flash and never had to doctor it up with the software.It's been 3 months since I bought it and now the focus is doing weird things and I can't get it to focus on anything. Not sure why. Of couse, Cannon Customer Service won't do anything about since it was dropped 2 days after I got it and the battery compartment has a gap - still works but it's obvious that it was dropped. I noticed this same gap on friends Powershots. I don't know if it's a common issue or not.So now, 3 months after I got it, I'm out $239 and my ebay picture taking is ground to a halt and I need to find something else soon. All I know is it won't be another Cannon - my 1st and last one.
I was impressed with the sturdy case and it's durability. Plenty of room for my Zune and additional items such as my charger and earphones. It would be nice if it had some type of handle for carrying. I would recommend the Gear Bag for protection for your Zune and the convenience of carrying everything in one case.
Belkin Pro Series USB 2.0 Device Cable (USB A/USB B, 10 Feet)My printer manufacturer wanted 3 times as much as this for only a 6' cable, and the big box chain store didn't have it. This is an outstanding product and excellent buy. Shipping was 2 days.
I am a medical transcriptionist and was having a hard time hearing one doctor in particular. She not only had a soft voice, she would shuffle papers around, etc. when dictating. My boss told me about this headset and I immediately ordered it. AMAZING! Not only can I hear this doctor now, but everyone else sounds so much clearer as well. The volume control is great! If you're an MT, give these a try. I am ordering another set so when this one wears out, I'll have a backup.
The enclosed template made installation a snap. You cut the hole, place it in the ceiling and the speaker secures with three screws connected to plastic wings that hold it tightly in place. The sound quality is quite good for its size. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an small inexpensive ceiling speaker.
Overall, a good product, but...Keyboard: has no LEDs to show status of caps lock, scroll lock, and num lock. Instead, you must rely on a system tray application, which doesn't function when you are typing into a DOS box. The keyboard itself has a nice shape, but it's no better than your average $30 keyboard. IBM is still the king in keyboard quality.Mouse: thumb tends to click the button on the left, but you get used to it after a while. I noticed the mouse cursor is prone to jump around, unlike my old non-wireless mouse. Could be a software glitch.Overall, it's a good product, but the lack of keyboard status LEDs is a pain.
I bought the GPS315 for mountainbiking. It really is the best GPS unit for people that don't want to be GPS professionals but want to use it as a tool to not get lost in the outback. First tests approve to be very positive. There's one little thing that concerns me: it seems to eat batteries. That problem is easy to solve when you buy rechargeable NiMH batts. It saves you even more money! Two thumbs up for the Magellan company.
I have been purchasing Casio watches for many years. It is sometimes very difficult to find the older models. This was a great deal and my purchase arrived in good condition and on time. Would definitely purchase from this vendor again if the need arises.
I wish I had gotten this for less at Amazon, however I purchased this antennae for my sister as her entry into the world of HDTV with her RCA DTA800B Converter box hooked up to a twenty year old RCA Console TV. My sister said she wanted something simple she didn't have to monkey with and this little baby fit the bill. In her walk out basement apartment she has a window that is aimed at the Twin Cities, MN antennae farm . Once I set this antennae on the window side of her dresser (still 8 feet from the window) she gets perfect reception all channels (2-1&2,4-1,5-1&2,9-1&2,11-1&2, 17-1-5, 23-1&2,29-1&2,and 45-1 (zip code 55436). Works great and great reception. Everyone looking at digital TV needs to remember brick, steel, conduits, and house ducts are the enemy of any digital TV reception. Outdoors is best, a window is second.
I have been unhappy with this camera ever since the first week I've had it. The salesman was standing next to me the first night I used it at a church reception, when I was trying to make a photo for the newspaper. The salesman (Joe) was also using a Minolta Maxx 7D. The shutter stuck and wouldn't budge. He told me to take out the card and put it in his camera. Then I made the shot I needed with HIS camera and took the new one home. Never could figure out why the shutter stuck that night. Then I took the camera to Charleston last weekend for a conference. Several shots were ruined due to the shutter sticking and refusing to go down. Twice I managed to force the shutter down and two pictures were so blurred the people are unrecognizable. I tried to change the lens on it by placing a Minolta telephoto zoom lens on, one from my Minolta system 9 35 mm. Got the message in the window, "No lens attached." It was perfectly attached and in place! Then I tried to use the larger flash that came with the 35 mm on the shoe. Flash would not work. Many, many shots were lost due to poor timing by this camera. The salesman refuses to give me my money back. I will have to sell it for whatever KEH in Atlanta offers and it is not much. I paid $1,400 for this plus tax out of my social security check. I feel robbed. I am a former Nikon user and never again will I get a Minolta.
LN-T4053H 40inch LCD HDTV w/Integrated ATSC TunerPros: Great hdtv. Had to adjust factory installed color setup. Much too bright. Installed cable antenna and power cord. All went well until I tried to set up the Comcast cable box. It came in a bag with no instructions. Got it working after an hour of trial and error and all worked well. Now I have to get an hdmi cable and audio cable to set up my dvd/tape combo.No Cons at this time with the TV. All my beefs are toward Comcast. Hope the dvd setup comes with no problems.
This is a great battery charger. I used it to charge my bike all winter.
I have bought 2 of these printers, one for my home office and one for my small workgroup at work. Both hang off of a server via a USB cable and are shared with multiple users. Fast, clear output, and no jams. Only problem we have had is that the copier function sometimes stops on the upgraded office model and we need to unplug the machine to reset it. Other than that, we are extremely pleased.
I bought these in-ear headphones to replace the underwhelming ear pods that came with my RCA Lyra. The philips are comfortable to take on and off, and can be worn with the head piece at different levels on your head. While the bass is nothing spectacular, it does the job for my needs and the treble is not the tinfoil variety I got from some ear buds I've tried. Well worth the price I paid.
By all previous reviews I exspected some difficult project in setting up this Telescope out of the box, set-up.Upon opening the box, all I had to do was install the Batteries and attach the spotting scope and the telescope itself to the attach point on the tripod. That was it. Simple.Great product.
This is just what I need to take with me during my workout. It holds just enough music to get me going. When you want to change your songs its easy to do.
The price I paid for this product was worth every penny. Every thing is labeled clearly and comes out the side making it easier to organize and keep neat. The mounting plate comes in handy so everything stays put. Can't say I've noticed a difference with the power cleaning, but I'm sure its helping. The connectors for the coaxial terminals is a little tight but nothing too perplexing
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
My friends always complaining of not having enough money for ink so I wanted to get a laser printer. This one is so good because it prints fast and it's small so it doesn't take up much room on my desk. It doesn't really matter that it only holds 150 pages, just put more in. This is a college kids best friend when it comes to 10 page papers. USB cables are cheap although it is kind of a bummer when you want to set it up and start using it right away. Other than that, it's amazing and a good money-saver.
This is my second Zen Plus. The first one I used for over a year and still works. I bought a second with more memory but the backlight burned out within 3 weeks and it is nearly unusable.
Great product for a good price tag. Got all the options and rear connections more than I need. Great sound. Sweet remote with LCD panel. I am satisfied with this product. The HDMI function included for this price earn the *****
I'm unable to receive one major network (NBC) and only receive PBS 1 & 2 intermittently. I live near the center of a major metropolitan area and I've spent much time adjusting the direction of the antennae trying to receive better reception to no avail. I've ordered an Antennas Direct DB2 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna today and expect much better performance.
This camera failed on the very first test I gave it - fish tank. Once submerged it started letting air bubles out from the microphone holes and in 20 seconds the LCD screen was filled with water.Pentax replaced my purchase for free.Second camera worked in the fresh water, but failed in the sea.Pentax replaced the second camera as well, but with $20 shipping fee.The third Optio W30 works fine, but I really hesitate now to give it underwater experience beyond "splish and splash" near the fountain type of thing.Other cons:Sound - very dull (compared with similar model from Sony - Cybershot)Movies - Quick Time format - I hate QT because it is impossible to edit in main stream free video editing software, unless you own Mac. Movies are huge! (another one in favor of Olympus - they have DiVX format, nice and small)Autofocus - if you turn on autofocus in Movie Settings which is very neat option speaking of the concept, you are going to have a constant noise from focusing lenses while recording. You will find out about it only during preview of your material. Very annoying and, pretty much, makes this option useless.So, if I was in the market for underwater cameras, I would go for Olympus underwater model.
I'm using this in a metal sided pole barn in the middle of no where. Reception was almost nothing before. I mounted it outside, to the side of the barn about 12 feet up and spaced it out about 3 inches. Now I get tons of stations in very clear. I would suggest it to anyone.
I recently purchased the M515. As advertised, the screen is far brighter and better than the M505. The great thing is that PALM managed to keep the battery life as long as the M505. So far, I think it's a great upgrade from my Palm Vx. The same compact and slim design. You can actually carry this one around in your pocket opposed to some other PDAs. Lastly, the software that is out there is amazing, and the expandability and reliablity makes the PALM better than Pocket PCs and even Sony Clie, despite the lower resolution.Great buy, in my opinion
I own 3 GPS, one garmin, one tomtom 910 and since yesterday a 510. I use the garmin on the trail and the jeep, and my 910 has been with me for a couple of month cruising Europe and North America. I bought the 510, because it was cheap and also based on my experience with the 910. My wife wanted a GPS in her car so I ordered it, in 5 min at work... Then, a couple of days later, while waiting for the item, I started reading the reviews and was stun by some of the negatives comment; 2 possibilities, either I bought a lemon, or some people have NO IDEA of what they are buying or how to operate a basic electronic device (Like having the 12.00 flashing on their VCR).....After owning the 510 for 10 days, I now believe that some people should stick to paper map!PROS:Setup: 20 min, including downloading the updates, and setting up the bracket on the windshield of my wife car. Navigating the menu is a breeze.Reliability: perfect. Not one Reboot....The 510 will even navigate through some forest trail in the mountains.POI: Plentiful enough...Bluetooth: synch it with my blackberry pearl THE FIRST TIME!!!CONS:None so far....
I've bought Belkin products before and I have to say they are in the top ten list of companys to do business with in my opinion. I needed a longer cable to move my printer to a different location on our computer hutch here in the bedroom office. Ten feet turned out to be exactly the distance I needed with some slack left over. I now have a shorter spare cable to use for whatever else comes up in the future. Not much else to say. Either a cable works or it doesn't. It's 50/50 but more so these days things are good right out of the box. Belkin works for me. I hope you give them a place in your computer life too.
This product allowed me to connect my old turntable to a new amplifier - as you know if you are reading this, they don't make the 'phono' inputs on amps any more. Just plug it into AUX you say! Sorry - you need a device to amplify the turntable output to line level as well as to process it to the correct standard. This device does this - it is powered (requires an AC outlet) so no worries about batteries. It is light and unobtrusive - once you get it connected you never need think of it again. You might get a hum, if you do not have a ground terminal to connect to the thin wire coming out of your turntable. They don't put those on the amplifiers any more either. I found that if I connected the ground wire to the red audio input jack on this pre-amp that the hum completely disappeared. I just slipped it inside the red RCA cable when I pushed it onto the preamp, and it's a very snug pressure fit. It's not going to fall out.
The product works very well. I have had it for a few weeks and no problems yet. Also it shipped quickly.
I love this GPS unit. It is the first one I have owned and I am most impressed with how easy Garmin made everything about it.I installed it on my bike in 20 minutes using only the tools included in my bikes tool kit. After that it was guiding me to my destination, never having read the manual.You can use it without having to take your gloves off while riding if you need to find fuel, food, etc. (Although, for safety and liability reasons, the manual recommends you don't.) I haven't had a problem with it in the rain and the screen is easily viewed even in bright sunlight.The included RAM mount holds it securely and can even be locked for those time you want to walk away from your bike and not completely disassemble it.It is easy to navigate and find points of interest. The included software is out of date but the update is available for free by logging onto the Garmin website.I would recommend the 450 to all my biker friends.
Absolutely super case and looks great! Lots of complements and attempts by my daughters to snatch!
This unit sounds very good, better than several similarly-priced Kenwood units I've had over the years (KDC 1xx,2xx). I'd always assumed that all these similarly-priced ($90-$130) units sound the same (and I'm an audiophile, by the way): not true. And there's the ability to customize the sound ad infinitum using the parametric equalizer. You also get a full-featured remote control. The radio reception is also better than what I heard from the Kenwood units (to which I'll never go back). The volume control also has a nice reassuring (solid) feel to it.A minor complaint is the absence of a carrying case for the detachable face plate.Highly recommended!
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.
I was extremely happy when I received the iPod in the mail today. The item matched the description and has exceeded my expectations! The quality of the iPod was in mint condition and in a nice rubber/gel case. Also included was a usb cable and headphones all in mint condition and nicely wrapped. I HIGHLY recommended purchasing/doing business with this person. I know I will in the future. Thanks!
J U S T A W E S O M E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The first time I bought The Plug, I thought the sound was tiny and weak, and I immediately returned it. Then I saw someone mentioned the purple v.s. blue (earlier version), and I purchased it again, making sure it was purple. Sure enough, the purple ones are great! Like other Koss headphones, you not only hear the bass, but you also feel it. It's amazing that such big bass can come out of these tiny earplugs. I replaced the included foam plugs with regular plugs from a drugstore and they make an even better seal.I also have the Etymotic ER6i, which costs at least 7 times more than this one. When it comes to sound, of course the ER6i have a much higher fidelity (but much less bass), but considering the price difference, I think these Koss earplugs have a greater value. Overall, the sound quality is just average, but if you mostly listen to pop while on the road, you probably won't mind or care that some notes are a little imbalanced and muddy. As far as sound isolation go, after replacing the included foam plugs with the ones from the drugstore, they are as good as the etymotics.Be sure to get the purple ones!
Tivo degrades the picture quality slightly on the &quot;best&quot; (highest resolution) option for recording and at this resolution you will get about 11 hours of recorded material. Lesser quality (lower resolution) settings will record more material but, in my opinion, are unacceptable. If you want to transfer Tivo recordings to videotape, &quot;best&quot; quality is a must. Even if you're only a moderate TV watcher, you may want to consider the upgrade or you may find that 3 hour football game you intended to watch, deleted to make room for other programs.Unless you're a hacker, the monthly subscription is a requirement but it's worth the money. The ability to scan program titles up to a week ahead or let Tivo search for your favorite movie, actor, or show by title, name or keyword is a great feature - especially for shows that occasionally run at odd times.Also - three cheers for Tivo tech support. During the set up process, Tivo didn't match some channel numbers to the correct programs. The Tivo instruction manuals and online guides provided no clues, so with great reluctance I called tech support. After less than 30 seconds on hold, a cheerful rep lead me down a series of menus to &quot;rebuild&quot; the extended basic cable listings. Problem solved.
Works great, I wish it would also charge my mp3 while connected, otherwise it's a great product.
Even in a budget mp3 player category, the Sandisk Sansa M230 lacks in so many ways. The FM player is glitchy and can't seem to get a strong signal. The screen is always on(you can turn backlight off, but it always has scrolling text of whats playing, eating away at your battery).The most annoying part about this Mp3 Player is the lack of the ability to make playlists and folders. Forget about having multiple directories for different genre's of music, they all get arranged by the Mp3 player and stuffed in one list... you can't even pick the order they play. And for someone like me, who listens to Rock and Electronica, thats annoying... They are both great genres... but after hearing Pete Tong lay down a great beat, I don't want it to go into A guitar rhythm by Angus Young of AC/DC.If you not picky and just want random music, why bother with the Sansa M230? Save yourself some cash and get an Mp3 player without a screen, cause if u don't listen to FM or care about EQ... you get nothing else worthwhile with the M230.This thing simply looks basic, even when compared to entry level budget mp3 players...
I lost my salad shooter in Hurricane Katrina . I missed it so much. I looked around the different store to see if I could replace it with out any success. Finally I ordered it on line. It is not what I had before ,this is much larger and not as easy to handle but it does do a great job.
We wanted a small, moderately priced, high-quality, flat panel, widescreen TV for our bedroom. Not only does the Audiovox D1020 meet those requirements exceptionally well (with great picture quality, marvelous color balance and saturation; extra-wide viewing angles; excellent sound; easy-to-use, intuitive controls) but it includes features we'd not imagined we'd get: a built-in DVD player, CD and MP3 capability, TWO wireless headsets...AND it's the niftiest little travel video device, complete with a sturdy, well-designed carry-case and a wireless FM modulator to channel the sound through a vehicle stereo system. OK, to avoid static you DO have to look directly at the unit when wearing either of the headsets but that's a tiny flaw in an otherwise superior product.
This cable didn't work at all for my LG TV or LG Monitor, I tried every way to connect it, but simply did not work
To those who speak ill of this portable, all I can say is...get a mini-system instead, because if THIS doesn't satisfy you, then NO portable will. I have only seen THREE portables with a subwoofer...this, the GT30 (has no remote) and it's higher-model relation; and they do not just have a subwoofer; it's a POWER-DRIVEN woofer with it's own amplifier. The result? The thing sounds almost as good as a bookshelf system! You get rich bass and a clarity of sound that goes above and beyond what you expect from a portable
The iCurve is an elegant solution, to a rather mundane problem, lifting a laptop screen to a less neck-pain inflicting height or height of your attached monitor. If you have a front loading DVD/CD-ROM laptop the iCurve is the right stand, most others only accommodate side loading drives.To some the iCurve may not be as high design as the Knoll Jellyfish, but it is a good deal cheaper and it has its own design ellegance. Before it arrived I was concerned it would look like piece of lucite sculpture on my desk. Quite the contrary it basically vanishes when the laptop is in place and it is more practical than other stands as the area below the laptop serves as an excellent place to store your keyboard (or what ever) when you need to use your desk for pen and paper tasks. I also do not have the fear that a clumsy visitor might knock the laptop out of the cradle as I do with the Jellyfish.
I bought this a few weeks back for my 7 mo. old. All I can say is it does great! We have been on 4 3-hour trips and I didn't have to stop once. (Before, it was 5 to 9 times) She loves watching the Baby E videos. Sound volume is not a problem. Although I wish there was a volume control on the remote. It doesn't skip, even on our 1.5 mile gravel driveway. I love the tablet style for hanging off the rear head rest for the rear-facing car seat. I don't have to worry about her seeing over it or getting at it. So far, so good. I bought the 2-yr protection plan just in case.
Unless the quality of the contact points for the m and i keys is just abysmal, I have to stab both hard to get them to work, even with the keyboard new. :(Add to that the keyboard wasn't in a MICROSOFT box, but in an aftermarket one full of bubblewrap, and I think it might be refurbished. :p
you cannot go wrong with this unless you don't know how to take pictures. Definitely not for starters. Great camera for a great price.
I was somewhat skeptical at the price of these headphones for all they brag about; however, I have been thoroughly impressed with the sound and comfort. I would highly recommend these headphones to anyone looking for great sound at a decent price.
I love the Canon 50 mm f/1.4 Lens. It performs wonderfully and lives on my camera much of the time.Reasons to buy any hood:1. Protects the glass from your oily fingers when you reach for the camera. (I prefer not to use a UV filter - ghosting/degradation/etc)2. Sacrifices itself rather than the front element if you drop the lens3. Prevents lens flare (disclaimer: hasn't been an issue for me)Reasons to buy THIS hood:1. Black Matte interior on the inside of the hood that Canon applies is not found on 3rd party hoods2. Fits lens appropriately, can be installed forward or backward3. Holds value when combined with this exceptionally popular lens
We have the 1022 at work in a few places -- that has a couple of buttons, this one is even more stripped down, but for $64, it's a great home printer. I was so fed up with inkjet printers, since we don't print that much, and they are always getting clogged, etc, not to mention eating up ink (which dries out and you have to waste more of it cleaning the heads). Two different "photo printers" left us feeling like it was cheaper and easier to print photos with online services, and most of what's left is printing regular text -- web pages, homework for the kids, etc. If you need a printer that does clear B&W, for standard household stuff, this is the one to get. Simple USB connection, it works, and no fuss.
These Portable Speakers are a surprisingly good value for decent quality portable speakers! There are many sellers rebranding these. We own two sets (black) and I am very pleased with the performance of the these compact speakers, especially at the low price these sell for here on Amazon. Here are my observations:Pros:+ Folding; these have a very clever design that allows them to fold in to a small cube for easy transporting+ Good Sound; produces fairly good sound at all but the highest volume levels (see "Cons", below), at least to my untrained ear+ Universal Connector; the unit uses a standard mini connector, so this can be used with all of MP3 players+ Power Options; comes with a USB power cable or it can use 4 x AAA batteries. You can also use a 6v DC power supply (not included)Cons:- Bad Instructions; like many products of this type the instructions manual is lacking and, in this case, erroneously lists the power requirements as AC when it should be DC.- Distortion; at maximum audio levels this sounds pretty badMisc:* iTouch and larger MP3 Plays might not fit as well as others in this (see my picture in "Customer Images"), but they will still work if they have a mini audio jack* On the iTouch, I found the best sound quality by setting the iTouch volume to about 3/4 max and then making adjustments on the unit's volume wheelOverall, these are a fantastic value for a set of good quality speakers that have the advantage of being able to fold up for easy carrying!Recommended!CFH
This is hands-down the best GPS unit I've ever seen! It's absolutely amazing, and it's fast. No complaints about the hardware at all, and that was the end of the story I'd give this a 5 star rating. Unfortunately, I have to deduct one major point since Garmin units still are not compatible with the Mac / Mac OS X. There's no way to interface with the GPS units and upload maps on a Mac. You can try to use VirtualPC, but it's very flakey, and it only works if you can boot your old Mac into OS 9. On OS X, the connection doesn't work for more than a few seconds. Using a serial to USB converter cable with VirtualPC on OS 9 will work most of the time, however, the transfer speeds are horribly low. It can take 3-10 *hours* to upload map data to your unit, and half of the time it'll get an error a few hours into it, causing you to have to start over. If Garmin would have support for the Mac, this would be a hands-down 5 star product.
Very good little camera for the cost. The effects features are a lot of fun and the Low Light boost works very well. Overall you can't beat the price.
Have been looking for a Sony Bravia for a while and read all the reviews from the Bravia series,for the money you save,the 40v2500 is great,I am so happy with this tv,I only wish all the channels were in HD.I look forward to programs that are in 1080p.I strongly recommend this tv.
it looks so cool and it makes the macbook look very sharp is perfect for tables and to use in any part of the house
I bought these speakers to go in the front doors of a Hummer H2 and had them professionally installed.. These speakers are so clear I was shocked. They were expensive speakers so I wasnt expecting alot from them but was really happy with the sound. The tweeters are extremly clear and crisp. You may have to turn them down some.The speakers came to my front door within 4 to 5 days after putting in the order and that is cali to Louisiana.I would recommend these speakers and would purcahse again..I am pushing with a rockford fosgate amp and they really kick.. good luck
Bought this for my daughter. She like to file in piles, so this works well for her organizing style. Very easy to put the paper/bills/etc. into the correct slots.
I've now ordered 2 sets from Amazon and returned both.The first was cracked across the screen, OK, maybe a shipping issue, stuff happens.The second arrived and had immediately noticable horizontal bands in two parts of the screen, even on the service menu. The bands are there regardless of input source (air or cable) but are not as visible in certain scenes. As soon as the picture moves back to a uniform color and from light to dark you can make out the bands, about an inch thick, where the pixels are simply darker, no matter what color is on the screen.The most disappointing thing is that Sharp's customer service and tech support said this was the first they'd heard about it (really, in mid-january 2007, even after this has been all over the internet for months? who are they trying to kid?). I didn't want to take the chance that they would eventually get around to replacing the set so I sent it back.As it is Amazon has had my money for nearly a month and I'm still out of a TV. They only ship replacements or issue refunds AFTER eagle delivers the old one and Eagle is SLOW, especially when it's not their money in limbo.It's a real pity because the set was great in other respects. I'm debating whether to buy a Sony or to wait for the new D92 models supposedly out in January.
The space bar is so rigid you will soon be pain. I took the space bar off and discovered it had so many pegs holding it in place that that thing isn't moving anywhere! Add to that the fit of the pegs in the holes is quite tight, causing the bar to be difficult to push even if you hit the bar right in the middle. The space bar will not loosen up over time.
Finally a mouse that doesn't require any extra's to get you connected. Setting up the mouse to work with bluetooth was fast and easy. Its also an almost full size mouse, so you don't get cramps (like with the very small travel ones), but you don't need to bring cords or other connectors. Especially when you use it on day to day basis, this a geat value for price.
Hmm...why is this thing classified as a toy? I bought it at Target in the CD/audio section with all the other CD players. Adults like me will love this CD player just as much as kids will (and maybe more!).Well, the reason I picked this particular CD player is because I love Hello Kitty and I thought the design of this product was very cute. The quality of the CD player is also very good. I've been able to play regular CDs and burned CDs without a problem, and the skip protection feature on this thing actually WORKS, unlike many other models.The CD player is easy to operate. It has your typical play/stop/pause/rewind/fast-forward buttons as well as a repeat track or entire disc feature and a special jogging mode for when you exercise. The headphones that come with the player are pretty decent, too, which is shocking.Overall, this is a great CD player that Hello Kitty fans of all ages will enjoy. It's easy to use, the sound quality is fantastic, and it's Hello Kitty, for god's sake! What more could you ask for?
This camera was find for outdoor shots and works well for group shots. But after I tried a friends camera I could tell it is not nearly as good for zoom as her camera is. I beleive I need more zoom power and more mega pixels
the design is clever.. but really doesn't work well... you must extend both the headphones AND the audio jack at the SAME TIME or else the cords get tangled up(the instructions on the box state this).. but that's a pain.the metal aligator clip is in a terribly unuseful place - 2.5 inches from the audio jack.the worst thing about this product is that the length of the headphones is way too short. Fully extended it's only about 3 ft long. The sony headphones I currently have are almost 6 ft long.the extra length is absolutely necessary.this pair will be going back to Amazon.
Bought to extend the memory in my HP 50g Graphing Calculator (which I also think is great). I am a mechanical engineer so I wanted to make sure not to run out of memory; I am sure it way more than enough.
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.
This is the second HP CD-Writer I purchased from HP and I expected the same great performance. I was disappointed. The product installed quickly, but I had the first sign of trouble reading a Rewriteable CD that contained data from my first HP drive. After erasing some directories, the CD became unreadable and hung the system. After powering down, all the data was gone and I couldn't read it on the other drive.I call HP and they walked me through the installation process in safe mode, but this did not fix the problem and it happened again with a second disk. I installed the drive on a second computer and it happened again. HP told me that it might be the Memorex media and I should use 'higher quality' media.I believe this, but then tried burning an ISO file and after 3 disks failed to finish, I gave up. In the end, I probable spent 8 hours trying to get this drive to work and HP's techical support wasn't much help.Drive was sent back and I'll either go for an internal drive or one from another manufacturer. I never did figure out what the root cause was, but either its HP's hardware, their drivers, or both of my computers have non-standard USB ports. Since I have Dell Laptops, I would expect they had 'standard' USB ports. Frustrated.
I've had nothing but good experiences with my mp3 player. It has good sound to it and for the most part is pretty simple to use. I would suggest this mp3 player to anyone who is looking.
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 is a piece of junk please do not waste your money it definitely is not worth it. The only thing I can use it for is a charger. I wish I had never purchased it. However I did and it is my mistake. One I hope, I can prevent somebody else from doing. I just don't want somebody else making the same stupid mistake I made.
This is a very good lens. Sharp as a razor images, great. The only thing that kept me from giving five stars is the lens hood. It does not fit well. When compared to my two kit lenses this lens hood which cost $35 to replace is not in the same class.*May 30, 2009 Update: The lens hood snaps into place with a little extra twist. This is a five star lens.
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.
Ever since the iPod made it's appearance on the scene, I've resisted buying one, for various reasons. Well, I finally decided to try the iPod Nano recently. I was delighted to find the sound amazingly clear, the capacity for so many songs on such a small instrument staggering (I have the 4GB)and the task of transferring songs very easy! Only one complaint; you don't receive detailed instructions with the purchase and there are important instructions missing from the help site on iTunes and in the instruction manual (found available on the Apple website).I've already transferred almost 400 songs to the iPod. I'll never have to carry around tons of CD's again!
Most of the reviewers are spot on. These phones are phenomenal for the price - A Mere $14 bucks. I recently lost my $300 pair of Etymotic ER-4P's and at home I use Sennheiser HD-600's with Cardas Cable. These headphones, while they are not quite at the level of refinement and clarity of those phones, are not embarrassed by comparison to them. First of all, KOSS ensures that these phones accentuate the BASS - consequently, they seem to be more rhythmic, and toe-tapping than most other phones, they are solid and have great mid-bass slam and clarity. They actually seem to also have a little low-bass extension as well, much more so than other "ear-buds" and other fare in this price category. To some extent, the frequency response is tilted downward (towards the bass); but actually the KTXPRO1 handles the midrange and highs quite well and are generally smooth and pleasing - although not as detailed as my more expensive phones. Very good midrange interpretation of voice - and the equalization abilities of your portable gear can make them even more rewarding (I like the "Trance" setting on my Rio Karma, really opens the phones up). Way better than the about 10 other cheaper phones I have tried so far, and VERY COMFORTABLE on ear (supra-aural).
When I was in highschool I used imovie on a G3 and I loved it. It had lots of options without sacrificing user-friendliness, it did effects and transitions in realtime and with less the 2 gigabytes I had enough space to make a four minute music video. When I captured video it was effecient and used minimal space. The first thing I cut on it turned out okay but by the second project I had made something really great. I say all this because pinnacle is nothing like this at all. But because I have a PC instead of a Mac iMovie and Final Cut Pro are not available to me. I don't think pinnacle 8 is the devil I just think it takes a lot of hits in a lot of places it could've avoided if it was simply made better. And by that I mean if the user was taken care of in the interface department rather than slapping a lot of features that aren't done well at all. The video capture often drops frames and for about 4 min. of captured footage it takes nearly a Gigabyte of HD space. The effects/transitions can be previewed in realtime but you take a performence hit and specific control of transitions are few. In iMovie it had tons of very specific controls in the effects allowing for way more freedom in the creation of the specific project in mind. I believe that movies, good movies, can be made on video and edited on computers(see 28 days later) and when I using a hardware software combo and all I really use consistantly are dissolves and fades something is wrong. The output to a video tape(on iMovie its in realtime) it has to render a huge video file over a very long time. Don't bother with the Hollywood FX installation disk because it's filled to the brim with completely cheesy and useless if you want your movie or short film to look like a cheap slapped together birthday party video. Take my advice and don't install it in the first place. Like I said I don't HATE pinnacle but I spent 200 bucks on it because I want to make movies, it was an investment and if your reading this because you own it you made an investment to. People don't make investments of 200 dollars to make birthday videos, they make movies. If you haven't bought it yet don't. Save your money and buy a used G3 and get iMovie any version will be superior to this ... pinnacle pulled. That's all, keep your stick on the ice we're all pullin' for ya.
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.
I bought model GSA-4166B several months back. I got it mostly for the small size (needed a small size DVD burner to fit in a micro case)and the lightscribe feature. The burner that I have has trouble recognizing lightscribe media. I bought a 25 pack of HP brand lightscribe CD-R's for the burner, at it only recoginized a couple of the CD-R's. I assumed it was the media so I switch to Verbatim lightscribe CDs. For about the first 5 discs, the writer worked fine, but now, it doesn't recognize the media anymore. As I write, I'm burning a lightscribe disc on the old HP lightscribe media that I thougt was bad, on a Light-On DVD burner with lightscribe and it works fine. Researching the web, it looks like that is a common problem with this burner -- not just one lemon. So, in summary about the LG GSA4166B, if all you care about is creating data CD/DVDs, then it is okay. But if you wish to create lightscribe labeled discs, it's better to look for another brand or model.
This is a an excellent UV filter. The price is good, and the quality is very good. I highly recommend this product.
Arrived promptly in good condition. Helps me add levels and space to my desk. Very useful for the office space
I received my Handspring Visor Delux just a week ago and it is teriffic. I have heard nothing but good about Handspring products, I was specificly told to avoid the Palm Pilots due to not being able to upgrade, etc. This was told to me by a employee at a Best Buy and another at Office Depot. This is a must for college students, and professionals. I work full time and attend college full time, and design web sites, my Handspring Deluxe has helped me keep my hectic life organized, look at a Palm, then buy a Handspring Deluxe
Nice product. Works well. Plugging in and taking out is a hassle. If you are not careful, you can rip the plug underneath. A short cable should be provided with the manufacturer. Also, need a light source such as flash light to see display in small spaces such as under the computer desk.
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.
This product was purchased to power a 12V DC air compressor. It provides more than enough power for the purpose. In fact, it ran the air compressor much faster than from the DC outlet (cigarette lighter) in a vehicle.
I bought this before a trip to California. We drove about 1600 miles. During that time I had this plugged in charging my phone and ipod at the same time. It puts out a good little bit of energy because both charged quickly. It doesn't fall out of the socket (like another brand I'd gotten before). It's a good deal for the price and a travel must!
STOP!!! Don't buy this! It will only end up in the trash. I have struggled at least four or five hours trying to install the Bluetooth Stack for the A320S on both Windows XP and Windows 7. It is not compatible! Long ago when it was my first Bluetooth device, it went right in with no problem on Windows XP using the drivers that came on the disk with the device. Later I switched over to a Logitech Bluetooth device which came with a keyboard mouse combo. After that, I could never get the A320S drivers properly loaded again, despite uninstalling everything I could find, cleaning out all the registry keys I could find, and reinstalling from the original disk. Somewhere along the way, Microsoft or Logitech updated something in XP and it won't go in any more. Recently I got a new Windows 7 machine and tried to install it. The native support in 7 recognized it but wouldn't install the drivers properly. Neither did the drivers from the original disk work. And guess what! It's not even supported on the Jabra support website any more. It's not there at all! You can also Google yourself silly and never find a driver for this thing. After wasting two more hours with it on Windows 7, I gave up and bought the IOGEAR BT USB adapter for $19.99 and boom, done.
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 had recently purchased a new Nordic Track treadmill only to find out that it trips every circuit (AFCI) in the basement. The company helpline suggested moving it to the garage but that wasn't where i wanted it. I decided to search the internet after trying many surge suppressors and extension cords to other receptacles in the house with no luck. The Tripp Lite Isobar seemed to be the answer. Ordered it with two day shipping, received it on time and it works perfectly. I am able to run my treadmill and TV in my workout room with no issues. A great sturdy built product that performs as promised.
For less than $150, this telescope is a great buy, considering you get such a large aperature. The equatorial mount is more difficult to use compared to the altazimuth mount, but is much more useful if you want to track objects as the move through the sky.I would definitely recommend this telescope to someone wanting to dabble in amateur astronomy, without having to spend a lot of money. But this telescope probably isn't the best for a child, because of the complexity of the mount. The reflector will also require more maintenance (cleaning and collimation.)If you spend more time with it, you probably should get the Celestron lense kit, and also get the clock drive.
I originally purchased this Model Garmin Street Pilot in 2006 from Amazon. At the time the purchase price was over $350.00. Unfortunately it was stolen out of our vehicle a few weeks before I sought to replace it, again, on Amazon. This model now went for a much better price of under $200.00. With all the very expensive navigation systems out there this model is by far the best value for the price. It gives turn by turn instructions. It stores locations for you and travels well in a soft pouch carrying case when not being used in your vehicle. I strongly suggest from experience not to leave it in the vehicle when not in use!! The only draw back I noticed was unless I haven't discovered it yet there doesn't seem to be a way to back up your locations on your computer in the event that it is stolen or misplaced. Overall I was pleased with this purchase.
Good quality materials and fast shipping. Plenty of space inside. it's almost as big as a small luggage. It's a little bit too big for my 14" laptop.
This worked OK for a couple of trips. The lengths was good. It was about 60 hours of usage and was in my car before it broke. I had to keep pushing the sockets back in (it was almost like they were being pushed out by the device). It then broke. I just bought the following:[...]It does not seem to have the same problem pushing the sockets out. I am waiting to write a review until I'm sure it will last.
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.
got it for my sister. she is very happy with it me too.it works like they said.
The charger arrived quickly & worked fine. I was quite pleased.
Keep in mind that if you work on a secure domain AND on your wide open home computer, you'll have issues with U3.I lock down our domain users, and when U3 tries to install itself, we get some funky and inconsistent problems. It's gotten to the point where I've asked people to either have U3 removed or just use a different drive for data transfers.Keep in mind that when you're buying it, you're getting U3 (which may or may not suck; I withhold my opinion), but you might not be able to use it in an environment such as mine.As far as the physical drive goes...I have had a 1GB version of this drive fail, but it was promptly replaced. I've used these since the 512MB model, and the durability is unquestionable.The only problem I've ever had (Beyond u3) is when you push it into a tight fitting USB slot and end up causing the physical interface to not lock tight any more. That's kind of a bummer.Overall, I don't think I'd buy anything else, right now.
A great hard drive-based MP3 player. The USB 2.0 connection is fast - copying files from my PC-based music library (currently about 3000 songs total) is a breeze. Windows XP installation is a snap - the accompanying CD is not needed for driver install (tho you'll need the CD for older Windows versions).I was concerned about sound quality - comparable units from Creative Labs are rated at 98db signal-to-noise ratio, and the Archos is rated at 'greater than' 90db...but it sounds great, both in the car (with a cassette adapter) or with a decent pair of headphones (the 'phones supplied with the Archos are cheap, as usually is the case - I didn't even bother trying them).The software on the Archos is pretty good, but even better is the Rockbox replacement (freeware available on the Internet). Rockbox has tons of nifty, configurable options to customize your player.I highly recommend the Archos to anyone who wants to make a large music library extremely
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.
This is a 2 GB drive with fancy compression software. Don't waste your money.Once the (Windows) compression program is deleted, it will only hold files as large as 2 Gigabytes, even though it still reports that it can hold 4 GBs, even after being reformatted. I discovered this by attempting to copy a 3 GB file--it consistently failed after copying 2 GBs.What a waste! I returned mine.
I haven't tried this version of Image Tech's 3D camera, but I had their disposable version which was not much cheaper. I mailed the camera/film back in the handy pre-addressed envelope they provided for developing and it came back to me two weeks later from the post office with the &quot;reject message&quot; that Image Tech had moved and the forwarding order had expired. Of course the film had to be developed by them. I got a &quot;new&quot; address from the camera store that sold me the camera and re-mailed the camera/film in at the beginning of August 2000. It is 11/07/2000 and I still haven't seen it. I &quot;assume&quot; it is lost. Developing for the 16 pictures on the roll of film was very expensive. Before purchase, I would check the out your developing costs and options. As for the camera, it was hard to find pictures to take with the camera that had subjects spaced in the foreground, middle and background to make the most of the 3D imaging even though I love taking pictures.
Crucial has a good reputation so I went with them even though there were lower cost DIMM modules available from other manufacturers. Blister pack packaging was a bit of a disappointment--was hoping for anti-static sleeve for maximum protection but it did not come with that. The DIMM module continues to work as expected after 2.5 weeks of use and because it's made by Crucial, I expect at least 450 more weeks of error free use. At 350 weeks I would rate it 4.5 stars--450 weeks would rate 5 stars.
I was a bit nervous about buying this printer because there were no reviews yet on Amazon and my wife has had all kinds of software problems with an HP Photosmart printer that she bought last year (against the advice of dozens of Amazon reviewers). But after looking around a bit, I decided that the HP LJ3050 looked like the best all-in-one laser machine for the money. And I really loved my previous all-in-one, the HP LJ3100, which had served me well for 8 years.I just received the product and installed it today, and the installation went smoothly (although it did take a while). The print quality is fine and the speed is an improvement over my old 3100. My only complaint about the print function so far is that the machine is kind of loud. The scan software doesn't seem quite as straightforward as the software for my 3100, but it does work just fine. I probably just need to get used to it. Copying is nice and quick. I haven't plugged the machine into a phone jack yet, so I won't comment on the fax features.The machine is not quite as solidly built as my old 3100, but it is actually a little better than I expected. I would have to say that, overall, I am pleased with this product so far. My only complaint is that the box does not include the USB cable needed to connect the machine to your PC. I had to make a special trip out to the store to buy one, and it cost over $20. I went back and checked the outside of the box and could not find anything that clearly said "USB cable not included", so I feel like I have a right to be angry about it.
Came in great shape. This allows us to stop buying all those double A batteries and save some money with the charger.
I bought a new car and need something stylish to hold cd's. I bought this and I am thrilled. I actually get compliments on it.
After reviewing many options (including Apple iPod) I got the Archos 605 and it was a great decision. It's been more than a year of usage and I'm really happy with this little device still. The speakers are a simply a great add-on and a must for any Archos owner. The sound out of the speakers is great and really laud with a great depth bass. It still amazes me the volume I get from these portable speakers. Remember, this is not your big home theater stereo, this is just a portable set of speakers. However, you get enough volume to fill a big room. As an extra there is a USB port to transfer data and the Archos player also gets charged while attached to the speakers. Again, this is a must for any Archos owner. My only dislike is with the slot where you plug the player. It has a plastic part that fits every Archos model that is prompt to get out of place every time I un-plug the player and that's why I give 4 starts instead, but not a biggy. Very portable, holds 4xAA batteries, comes with a case and built with quality.
I purchased and used the ez watt until it burned out in about three months. I tried to contact the company with no luck. I may have had a lemon. But in the end, I lost more money than I saved. I threw it out. I'm glad to see that others have had a better experience.
This is NOT a review for this seemingly excellent camera YET..I hope Amazon doesn't mind and actually should appreciate the following:I've been in the market for this Camcorder for over a month now and haven't quite decided between the DVC30 or DVC60 - also have been looking at the Canon GL2, but all the reviews warning about the cassette problems keep me away from it.. Both (Panasonics) have almost the same features except for size of the Camera and LCD screen. I am a ret. camera man and would like to have the "shoulder"-version, but then the more compact DVC30 is also tempting.HOWEVER: I have also researched prices of different bidders on the Web.BE AWARE: I have contacted (and actually placed orders) with at least three "Super Deal" CAMERA shops, all of them on the US-East-Coast and CLOSED on "SATURDAY's"..!? (I don't want to get in trouble, so I avoid names) Some of them offer the DVC60 f.i., for under $1,600.- and when you call to confirm the order (they require that..!), you talk to a "hasty" guy - and some are really RUDE! - He'll tell you this price is only for the BODY (???) with "SILCH" (his words) - or for a "Japanese" version (go figure) - or just not in stock ... and when you get to the point where you say: "I just want the Camcorder with the BASIC ("What's in the Box")accessories and a lens (which IS FIXED) on it", they have the weirdest explanations (some then call it a "RETAIL" version) and ask for anywhere from $2,200. to $,2400. !!!, which is much more then from a reputable organisation like Amazon with fair prices and a courteous, reliable return policy (just in case).I must add though, all of these "hudlums" accepted imediate cancellations and have not placed any charges to my already provided CreditCard information ... which WAS a concern..!!!Hope this helps someone - (just trying to be a "concerned citizen" )P.K.H.
now that i'm working out of my house, i was hoping to use a full-size keyboard and mouse with my ibook. just plugging the keyboard into the ibook proved a tad cumbersome, so i tried the icurve and i love it. it's like having a desktop, albeit one with a small monitor, but with the ease of a laptop. granted, the icurve doesn't have a built-in port to plug all sorts of things. it's just a well-constructed piece of plastic that lifts your computer up. is it worth $30, maybe not. but, it sure is convenient and nice. my ibook sits comfortably on it (i've got the 12" ibook), and is very secure. it's tilted forward, but the rubber stoppers keep it in place perfectly
I found these binoculars to have great clarity with nice twist up multi-postion eyecups. They handle very well in the field. Excellent for birding.They are slightly heavy but very well built. Also they are waterproof and nitrogen purged.Trying to thread the carrying strap thru the binocular eyelets takes patience because it is a tight fit but taking a butter knife to work the strap thru works. All in all with its Razor sharp optics and close focusing distance of 5 feet I like it very much and highly recommend it.The diopter correction ring was very tight upon arrival but gave it a twist with a cloth wrapped around the ring and freed it up with a slight twist with channel lock pliers so now everything turns smoothly. Everything now works smooth and precise. Just a real beautiful, extremely sharp pair of binoculars that handle extremely well and are a joy to use.Love them.
I was concerned about purchasing this product, mainly because I wasn't sure it would work for the price. I was pleasantly surprised. It charges both my Blackberry and my iPhone 3G. What else could I want?
I've only used the product once and it worked exactly as described. Time will tell if it holds up to more use.
Good deal here at Amazon for this home theater system. I haven't tried the DVD upscaler since it's hooked up to a standard def TV but the video quality is very good compared to our last DVD player. I really haven't had any issues with it so far and I've been having one for almost two onths already. The audio is great but could use some tweaking to bring up the voice a bit. I really love the feature of just adding AVI files into a jump drive and playing them on TV without having to burn and waste VCD's. Set up was very easy sice you just had to plug the same colored wire with the port. I'd say anyone could have this system up and running in less than 30 for those who haven't worked with with electonics. For me it has enough connection in the back but I'm not sure about some other people thinking of hooking up everything to their system. It really only has one RCA video out with audio including and HDMI port and two other RCA audio innlets. I think I'm going to be having this product for a few years to come.
I use this little guy with my sony TX laptop. Big enough to use effectiently and small enough to store with me easily. Any smaller and I don't think I would enjoy it. Only take 2-3 seconds to pair up with my laptop. I can still use my touch pad and the mouse together if needed...no toggling.I've had the mouse for over 2 months now and have never had to replace the batteries yet. I do not use it every day but maybe 4 days out of the week and I us it for several hours each day. So battery life is not even an issue with one. Scroll wheel is easy to use and the scroll wheel click is easy.I would recommend this mouse to anyone. If you have the Toshiba bluetooth stack do not attempt to install the software drivers/misc stuff from the CD. The software is not compatible with the Toshiba BT stack. Just turn it on and it pairs up with no software and you'll be rolling in just a few seconds.
My husband complaint a little bit about the red light but I think is because he didn't find the 3 stars correctly. I saw a few planets and is really very nice
This old printer just keeps going and going and going and prints and prints and prints!I used to buy those little ink cartridges from the local store and they would run out of ink fast!!!! I dont know if there are newer printers that print even more pages at a lower cost, but this one here is just great so far!
After ordering not one, but two of these from Amazon, I read a review on another Amazon product page for a different Panasonic model, which said that the TGA 60, according the package, could only be used with 2.4 GHz and 900 MH phones - not the 5.8 GHz that I have.I found this information out too late, as my two headsets were already in the mail. I had ordered them late at night and they were shipped early the next morning. I immediately called Panasonic and they said to ignore what the package said and that this unit is indeed compatible with my Panasonic 5.8 GHz phone.So Panasonic... why not put this very important information on the package????This unit works well with both our 5.8 GHz (WHEW..) and 2.4 GHz wireless phones (but not our Nokia 6010 cell). I have a problem hearing on the phone, and the sound with the headset is excellent. I've been told by the people that I've talked to while wearing the headset, that my voice is very clear - as is their's.I can't stand having anything on my head, so this feels a little tight, even after adjusting it, but hopefully I'll get used to it. My husband's set is very comfortable for him. I didn't give it five stars because I can't wear my glasses with it ... it smooshed the ear piece on my glasses and I had to have them professionally re-adjusted. Since I don't need my glasses to hear - this shouldn't be a problem!I feel like a Time-Life operator when I'm wearing it.
PROS:-simple to useCONS:-cable thick and not very pliableWould I BUY IT AGAIN:-yes, but only if it were &lt;$5
This is a really good untill a pixel went bad,that is dissapointing becouse it has a great picture.I cannot recomend this product,buy a Sony XBR Bravia instead,you may pay a little more but its worth it.
I bought this remote for $50 from Amazon. At my first attempt it did not work with 2 of my devices. After some researching on the internet, I was able to fix my problem. Although, it still cannot control the Video2 Input properly on my Aiwa mini-sytem. I have stopped using that input because of that reason now. That is why i am giving it 4 stars instead of 5.
I have bought other things in attempt to play my ipod in my car. This has been the best so far. Previous ones that i have owned i would have to tune the radio to a certain station and then play the ipod. This is much easier though, you just plug it in to the tape player and your good to go. It doesn't take up a cigarette spot which is another good thing about it, since i only have one,and many other things require this space to function. I do wish that it could charge my ipod at the same time though, oh well.
This unit was purchased as a present for me and hasn't worked since I received it. All I get are error messages. It won't play or record ANYTHING. I called apex several times regarding their 90 manufacturer's warranty only to be told it was invalid because "amazon.com is not an authorized dealer." An amazon.com rep had to call them directly to persuade them to honor their own 90 day warranty and conferenced me in. About four people at apex said no and were quite rude about it, like I was trying to ripe them off or something. Finally, the amazon.com rep and me got through to a supervisor who said the warranty was now valid that they thought it was a used unit which is not true. I had to repeat over and over how it was new, purchased as a gift for me and never worked from day one. Allegedly, they are going to be calling me with a "written authorization number" and an address to return it to. By the way, everyone I've talked to at apex has an Indian accent and never fully understood what I was saying. I've had to give the same information over and over again because of the communication breakdown. Total and complete nightmare.
I am very pleased with this unit. It worked just fine right out of the box. As someone who has worked in IT all my life, I expected at least some problems connecting to the streaming features. I was pleasantly surprised when the Netflix and Pandora interfaces worked without any setup problems whatsoever. And, by the way, the quality of the video and audio are stunning. Can't find a reason not to give this unit five stars.
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.
I bought the c340 for my wife for Christmas, as she is always getting lost when going places that she is unfamiliar with. I had a factory installed system in my Chrysler Pacifica, and liked it. Well, when we mounted the c340 in her car and turned it on, wow, what a difference. Technology wise, the c340 wins hands down. There is no comparison. The features are outstanding compared to factory installed units. The recalculating time when making a wrong turn is incredible. The c340 does recalculating almost instantly, where my factory installed unit would take maybe 30 seconds or longer. The POI feature is far superior to the factory installed unit. There is only one negative that I can think of. When turning on the unit, sometimes it takes a minute or two to locate the satellite. Once it's on, it's great. If it turned on instantly, I would have given the unit a 5 star instead of 4 stars. Well, I just got a new car, another Pacifica, and this time without a GPS. I'm buying the c340 for my new car. That's how much I like the unit.
I've gone through at least a dozen of these cassette adapters for my 1999 toyota 4 runner in the past couple years - this one has been working the best for me for the longest time so far. very happy with it.it's now 9-27-11 and it's still working like a charm; I can't figure out why the reviews are so varied....works wonderfully for me - several months from purchases and hours and hours of use.
I absolutely love this headset. With being on a fixed income, expensive headsets aren't in the budget. However the KS-TCA60 is reasonably priced and super comfortable. The sound quality is good on my end and the receiver's end. Two thumbs up to Panasonic on this one!
Best bang for your buck as far as writing speed and memory are concerned,especially while the rebates last.
The dual wattage converter worked well until I blew it. I forgot to change to the high wattage before plugging in a coffee pot and the converter blew in a puff of smoke. At least the coffee pot was saved from the operator error. I recommend two converters, one for battery and other low wattage needs and one for high wattage needs like blow dryers and coffee pots.
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.
With the growth of decent, entertaining web content, more people are gonna be bypassing cable for whatever's online. That's exactly my intent with this cable. True the quality of iptv has a ways to go, but this is great way to free up those movies sitting on your computer (or watch TV/movies on hulu.com!) No need to spend $40 on a comparable cable from a big-box, buy online!
This Hospital Grade Multiple Outlet is not your everyday "extension cord thing."It is quality made in the United States of a die-stamped/formed housing with mounting tabs on either side ,making it desirable for mounting to a cabinet or rolling cart.This particular one came with a 6'cord(white) but is also availablein lengths up to 15'.The receptacles are rated at 15 amperes @ 120 volts a.c and are recognizable by the green dot on the lower right hand corner,signifying hospital grade.Why hospital grade?Because it is a requirement in surgical and operational clinics nationally.I have purchased these before from other sources but Amazon offered the best price with shipping considerations over a certain dollar amount.I have been using Amazon.com and will continue to do so due to their prompt shipping and ease of billing and tracking system.Thank You Amazon.com and keep up the Great job you have been providing to us all!Tony De Falco
I purchased this camera as an identical replacement for one my daughter had lost in a state park in Calif. She was very happy with the camera so when I saw that the price had dropped significantly, I decided to purchase it for her again since she already knew how to use it and was pleased with the photo results.
i was wondering if anyone else who has purchased this amp is having the same problem as me. i am using an old advent 300 as the pre-amp. the souce is either a laptop or mp3 player. at the beginning of a song or when the music is slightly muted the amp kicks off, the music stops. it's very irritating because it give the music a halting quality. when it's picking up the music it sounds great....but i can't listen to it when it's doing this. i am not an audiphile so it maybe something in the setup but it seemed pretty straight forward. thanks for any input.
I just purchased my Zumo and it works great. I recently took it on a trip in which I was in Orlando, Boston and Denver on successive days. Mr. Garmin got me where I needed to go. The thing I like the best is if you take a "wrong" turn, the GPS just says "recalculating" and then comes up with a new route.So, why only 4 stars? A few minor points:1) GPS resolution isn't perfect so it is sometimes easy to take a wrong turn if you are dealing with a tangle of roads, overpasses and things all very close together. I ran into one of those in Boston. The GPS re-routed me after I missed the turn, so it only cost me a minute or so.2) Garmin has one kind of power cord plug for recharging the unit from an outlet, another for running from the motorcycle mount and yet another kind of plug for the automobile mount. Why not have just one kind of plug? Is Garmin trying to please their shareholders by being able to sell 4 kinds of rechargers for the same unit? Same with the car mount. If they took the same kind of power cord, then I could just use the motorcycle mount in the car by purchasing a suction cup from RAM mount. Different plugs require different mounts, so they got me for another $100 bucks for a car mount and adaptors.3) Unit itself doesn't have audio output. Must put into either the motorcycle or car mount for audio output.4) Pictures on company website are too small to be able to tell what you need to buy in the way of plugs and cords. Descriptions are terse and vague. On the plus side, they responded within a day to my email asking for clarification.5) Two ways of purchasing additional maps. On DVD or on SD cards. Not clear from website what this means or why you would choose one over the other. Had to ask via email. Explanation is that DVD requires you to delete the US map to make room for the Europe map while SD card just plugs in. Bottom line is that you need to be aggressive and ask via email what all the vague stuff on the Garmin website means. Otherwise prepare for disappointment.These things are just minor quirks. Overall, awesome way to travel. My anxiety level over travel in unfamiliar cities just went waaaaaaay down.
This NAS is completely 100% plug and play. Installation and setup was less than five minutes. If you are in the market for a NAS, look no further this is the best Network Attached Storage out there. Best of all the print server works great without sweating the configurations. No complains at all except that there is no backup software which I don't really want. It doesn't required a fan but sometimes it get hot. But the manual states that this condition is ok. I have completely eliminated my network file sharing system as this network drive can be access with all the computer sleeping and printing is superb...I have test drive it for more than 2 weeks now and I have every reasons to believe that this product deserves unlimited stars... Nice Job SimpleTech
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.
This is the easiest fax machine ever to work. I haven't had a bit of trouble with it at all. Great product and great price too
This product meets all of my needs without spending money for the new brand items
Been looking for a player for a long time in the right price range for myself to carry some tunes around with me. Saw this player one day so decided to buy one and check it out. This is a no frills mp3 player so if you are looking for extras you probably don't want this one.Good: very sturdy ruggedized buttons (good for people who will use this for sports and such), expandable via MMC memory cards (if you do some looking you can find for around a $1 a Mb), 64Mb of internal memory which is good for about an hour of Mp3 (I use 160kb, you could get 2 hours of WMA if you converted), the changable cover is a nice little extra. feels pretty solid as far as construction goes, and is rather small (slightly larger than a alpha-pager)Bad: No radio (but I heard the radios on others arent that great anyway), no titles only track #'s, no backlight (since there are no titles who needs one?)Overall: Great value for a 64Mb player with expandability and for those simply looking for a MP3 player nothing more nothing less. Oh yea the software interface and USB is simple and fast. (about 15-20 seconds transfer per song)
I have last years model on my computer at home. I suggest spending the extra money on this new model - you won't be disappointed. The sound quality is amazing. When my stepson opened it he was so excited - he was blown away that we'd bought it for him. He has been using our computer because he's a gamer and loves the quality - now he can play his games on HIS computer, and we can reclaim ours.Again, the sound quality is amazing - the unit ships quickly, and once you hear the difference between this and your "other" speakers, you won't go back. Now when I listen to music on my computer at work, or at friends houses who have plain old left and right speakers (or even built ins), I can't believe the difference. If I could rate this product 10 stars, I would - its that good.
I bought this to take on Spring Break and it was great! It was very humid in Cancun and it dried my hair very fast. I have shoulder length hair and it dried it in about 3 minutes. It is great that it folds up, it makes it nice and small to fit in my tiny bathroom drawer. The cord retracts correctly MOST of the time, but can be pushed in manually. I keep this dryer in my bathroom and my gigantic, expensive one in my bedroom, I much prefer this one!
These speakers have great sound, easy to install and use. Only bad thing is everytime you cut them on you have to adjust the sound wish it would stay where I left it last. This is a great product to not have wires all around the house.
Its feels spectacular in the ears, have some audio isolation that make the audio really great and very comfort that you forget you have them on.
I just bought this charger and am pleased. It has an auto shut-off feature. Not sure I would call 4 hours a quick charger unless you are comparing it to a 24 hour one. I would recommend this charger to anyone who needs AA batteries on a regular basis. Well worth it!
I purchased these speakers a few weeks ago for my main TV. I have a 120" projector with a HP z565 Digital Enter Center PC. The speakers work and sound great. They have plenty of power and the sub works well. They have no problem filling my room with sound.The only problem is the wall mounting the speakers. They are not designed to be mounted on the wall or ceiling and even have hard glue over the screws holding on the brackets. This makes it a real pain to remove the existing brackets. They also use a free floating nut on the inside of the speaker so when you do get the bracket screw loose it just falls off inside the speaker.After pulling the cover off (painful but not impossible) and re-mounting the factory bracket I got the speakers mounted. I had a combination of wall and ceiling mounting to make it work.For such a great system, I would think they would put a little thought in wall mounting this system.I still gave it 4 stars for the sound quality and volume.
A 16GB USB drive is exactly what I wanted.However, the performance is horrendous. It took 4 minutes to write 100 1MB files. That's 375 KB/second, not even 1 MB/second."Drive E: 265.774902 seconds for 100 iterations (0.376258 iterations per second)"
These charge kits are great. Not only do you ween off AA's, but you can play while it charges. You know, like the name of the product implies.
How ironic that about a month ago, I eagerly awaited my G5 in the mail. It is not a bad mouse at all, there are somethings about that have searching for other options.The mouse has the signature obtuse logitech ergonomic shape for right handers, which I can only describe as perfect, an almost custom fit (keep in mind i have tried the MSE mice and the overexpensive razer mice are probably gonnna be like the dell mouse im using atm). There is even a groove for where your thumb rests so it doesn't drag when you swipe. The second thing probably most notable about the device is the design. It is black with blue reptilesque scales, all of which screams out "nerd", however I gobble it up anyway. It still looks cool 8^*B. There are about 7 buttons in total: left click and right click, a dpi increaser and a dpi decreaser, and on the left of the mouse are 1 mouse4 button and 1mouse5 button. There is also the scrollwheel itself.There is an adjustable weight system included in the g5. it comes with custom weights of up to I think 8, 1.7grams and 8, 4.5grams. That's certainly a cool feature for a person into customization and/or gaming edges. I also thought it would be useful for a person switching over from an old mouse to make the switch as seamless as possible. I tried them once, and took out both the weights and the weight cartridge, simply not for me. however they go right on the buttom of your mouse, so it's very inconspicious.Now to holding it. it turns out the blue and black nerdy design is actually textured to feel as "scaley" as it looks. however, it came off as more stucco than scaley. i don't think i've ever slipped on my mouse, but i probably won't now. very neat, I thought to myself. I found myself just stroking it for at least five minutes O.O (im lonely) uh, what else is neat? the mousewheel can be tilted to the sides for horizontal scrolling (if you look closely at it, the mousewheel seems to be broken because it is slightly off center, but that's just logitech's ergonomic design which does prove itself). wow this thing just keeps getting better an better. However the scrollwheel itself is very hard to press. In addition there is a really neat dpi indicator with showed what dpi your mouse was at (the defaults are 400, 800, 2000?) I remember just spamming the - dpi button with my 518, even when i didn't need to.On Fragging: my expectations were admitedly high. just coming off the 518 which insists on breaking on me (probably my fault) and knowing what a demon of a mouse that was, i was expecting alot out of this fancy schmancy new laser engine and updated mouse period, after all this is the NEW g5. i dunno, more headshots right? yeh, well not really. my ingame sens definetly felt higher than normal, but after finding my right sens all seemed well. It performed just as well, if not better than my 518 and that is saying alot. so i was very happy except for a couple nagging details. first of all, if i moved the mouse too fast for those sinister 180 randeags, it would freeze up and in the worst cases look up at the sky. very very annoying because I play free for all deathmatches and you need to turn for that stuff gong on. at first i thought it was because I actually lift my mouse off my pad at times when i turn, so i stopped that habit. yet, it still continued. So I actually had to adjust and learn to turn as fast I could without no breaking that threshold. so i was turning slower than normal. Not a deal breaker, yet... According to Logitech, it is because i didn't have a laser mouse pad, i was using a dark, dirty qck heavy. Laser mice usually do this on dark and/or reflective surfaces (which are good for optical mice, i believe) and the best surface for laser mice are light, non-reflective surfaces with a non uniform design. off the top of my head, i think of the steelpad 5L (as if my mouse track through the 1st layer :/). bullspit, The real answer is that laser mice can't track when moved too quickly, about 1.3 m/s on the g5 according to http://www.esreality.com/?a=longpost&id;=1265679&page;=17. I should mention that i use 1.2 ingame sens., 6/11 windows, and 400 dpi.In addition, I was noticing that i had a little bit of mouse accel, as I was aiming. it's not a problem related to the mouse; it is just because I use windows vista and mousefix doesn't work. it's not a huge problem, but after i've used it for so long, i can definetly notice it affecting my aiming. at times im either overaiming or underaiming in an effort not to overaim, a bit. how happy was i to realize that the new setpoint drivers could remove it (i never used drivers with my 518). so used the drivers and started owning bitches, but whenever my drivers are on my mouse4 button would not work and i use it to talk in vent. this apperantly is another common problem. none of the fixes i have seen thus far seem promising... Aside from that, setpoint is a preety amazing software if you're not already using secondary registry editors. for instance, i can set my mouse usb polling rate and it actually stays @ 500 hz constant which didn't happen with my previous mouse. I think using 1000 hz was what kept killing my 518 though.the final verdict:- the laser tracker isn't all the hype it carries, optical is just as good, unless you actually use 2000 dpi...- im going back to the logitech mx518, probably the best mouse on the market. definetly the most of your money's worth.4/5 on the G5 from mebut the mx518 gets a 4.5/5
I can now charge my ipod on the go and keep my little mp3 player alive while I drive. Beautiful little adapter. Thus far, prompt and reliable service from Amazon. I'm really glad I found you !!! Makes online shopping hassle free ! Virtual mall in my living room !!
Do not buy this product!!! It only works great for a day and dries up so that you cannot use it. Complete waste of money!
Hi All,I have recently switched all of our backups in my office from Tape to Hard Drive based backups using ESATA Docks and Hard Drives. (ESATA DOCK:Thermaltake BlacX eSATA Hard Drive USB Docking Station)The docks usually include ESATA m/m cables. However, in our case we are trying to get the DOCKS a bit further away from servers and thus needed longer cables. 6ft to be specific. That is where this cable comes in.I bought about 6 of these so far and installed them in docks that connect to HP Proliant servers running SAS hard drives...which are very fast to say the least. I have read reviews indicating that performance can be degraded by the wrong cable and thus I was a bit worried. However, my worries were quickly laid to rest.Example: We backup 180gb on one server every night....the backup ran at 1.8mb per minute with the cable included with the dock and a SATA II drive....the speed is actually the same if not better with the new cables. WE did see it jump to 1.9mb per minute for a few minutes....All in all it is a great product that works well. 5/5
Haven't tested all of the discs in this pack, but so far the ones I have used have worked well. I am using them in a Magnavox 515 HDD recorder and playing the discs back on the same unit and a Sony Blu-ray/DVD player in another room. No problems so far. I will update the review at a later date once I use more of the discs.
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.
Saw a deal for 48 batteries so I wanted to give it a try and the price is same as 48 Kirland AA battery.I was very skeptical about this battery but I am not so disappointed. I borrowed a battery tester from kid's science project: consist of 1kohm load and 4 small light bulbs (will uploaded picture). I tested this battery vs Kirland and the result is shocking:- Sony Stemina, exp 2017: lasted 20 mins- Kirkland , exp 2016: lasted 2 hours.
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.
...but that's really the only problem i've had with my Zen. the people docking it multiple stars for that reason alone are ridiculous.first of all, those who are saying you have to use Creative's proprietary software are idiots. I'm not sure about Macs, but you can definitely transfer files through Windows Explorer just by dragging and dropping. It's not exactly ideal, but it does work.secondly, if you really find the software that cumbersome and don't want to transfer through Windows, Red Chair Software has an excellent product called Notmad Explorer that is available for fairly cheap (it was only $20 when i purchased it about a year ago) from their website. much more intuitive and solid than Creative's program.
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.
Carto de mem&oacute;ria super r&aacute;pido e com um preo bem access&iacute;vel! O produto realiza muito bem a sua funo. Vale muito a pena a compra! Estou muito satisfeito!
It's advertised as a XM Radio adapter, but it also is great for playing an Ipod in the car. It works great and it was very inexpensive.
I am very pleased with this device, especially with it's postage capabilities.
If you want an Ipod that downloads venues other than music, then this is the Ipod for you.Plenty of space for books, and yep movies as well!Listening to books makes my daily 5 mile run a breeze, and oh yeah, did I mention the great sound? BB King never sounded better!One caveat, you will need to upgrade the earphones.Allin all, great product!
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.
I use this as one of my backup drives on a Mac OSX machine. I actually have 2 backups one being redundant. When adding external drives to any Mac they should always be reformatted with disk utility. After I formatted them and started to use them, they would crash my machine when they were both on. After talking to the Maxtor support it was determined that all I needed was a different type of driver that I accessed from their website. There is no such thing as a perfect brand of hard drive they all suffer from the same problems. I have known people who have had maxtors for over 10 years with no problems. sometimes you get a lemon and they crap out after 3 weeks. It happens to all of the manufacturers. The point of all this rambling is be vigilant! Do multiple backups of the things that are truly irreplaceable. Pictures should be archived to CD or DVD at least 2 times a year. All it takes is to lose the first 3 years of you children's life to pound this concept home. As for the hard drive you can choose any reputable brand and be reasonably certain that it will be OK. Just don't get USB 1.0 like I did with my first drive. It took 2 days to backup 150gig. It will be tempting to just go with the lowest priced drive if they are the same capacity, but the lower priced drives are USB 1.0. You should buy the largest capacity that you can afford and go with Firewire or USB 2.0Personally I don't use the backup button or the retrospect software. I use Backup from apple, but I have heard it works just fine.
I've had the Creative Zen MicroPhoto for several months now, and I really enjoy it. The color screen is great, and I like the options to put your own photos on it. It's really easy to use, and I like it a lot more than any iPod. The touch pad may be kinda tricky to get the hang of at first, but I found it best to just lower the scroll speed settings. My only real complaint is that the software sometimes crashes on my computer. I don't know if this is my computer's fault, but it still works about 85% of the time.
pros: The pictures are very sharp and operation of the camera is cool. Software is also good, especially the PhotoStich utility, works without any problems on my Win 98.Cons: Need to handle the lens cover with care, looks sturdy though. The multicontroller is a bit of a pain sometimes, mine has a slight problem when erasing images.
Amazon cancelled my order and I never received it from Amazon, I had to purchase it from Calumet on my own. So my first experience w/ Amazon was bad.
EXTRA UNADVERTISED INFO regarding the Olympus VN-1000: You can play/feed your digital voice files to your computer by separately purchasing an inexpensive generic 1/4" male to 1/4" male audio cable: Plug one end of the cable into the voice recorder's ear phone port and plug the other end to your PC's microphone port. Similarly, you can play your digital voice files through your stereo system if your equipment has an auxillary port.
My steps to success:- Cut out of plastic.- Run driver from included CD on my Windows XP desktop.- Plug adapter into USB hub.That was it. Worked right away.My router's two floors down and the signal strength's excellent.Gotta love it.
The product does not work well. It loses connection frequently even when 2 feet from the router. Would not recommend it.
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.
It looks great, it sounds great, it has go-anywhere-but-in-the-water practicality. But there is no longer any excuse for Apple to make iPods that scratch as soon as you get them out of the box. There are now clear, scratch-proof coatings, such as the DURABIS polymer TDK has invented for blank DVDs, and Apple should be using them. iPods would keep their cool factor for a lot longer if they didn't get scratched up so quickly. Early reports suggest that the battery life meets the product specs, but it is important to keep an eye on this since Apple is not famous for being forthcoming about battery performance. iPod battery life has never been impressive at its best.
This is the standard kit lens that comes with the Rebel and 20D. This lens is most definitely built to a budget. And does it ever show! Completely inexcusable is the lack of numbering of ANY kind on the focusing ring. This is VERY frustrating when it comes to taking pictures of distant objects, since you cannot simply set it to infinity. Also, because it goes into macro mode beyond infinity, you cannot simply crank it all the way to one side! Of course, you can always use the autofocus if you wish. But this doesn't work for night photography. In fact, you might as well forget about doing ANY night photography with this lens due to the inability to focus it based on estimation of distance (and the fact that the autofocus doesn't work in the dark).Besides this nagging problem, the lens just is not very sharp. When I first got my Rebel, I was VERY impressed with the pictures it took, since all I had to compare it to were pictures taken by point-and-shoots. But after taking several hundred pictures with it, I find that in most cases, the pictures are VERY much on the soft side. This is a particular problem with distant objects. Even when focused on those distant objects, they never appear really sharp, although objects of intermediate distance (~100ft) seem to be okay. Let's face it. This lens just doesn't have it. Unless you are REALLY hard up for cash, steer clear.
Just what I was looking for. I need a number pad for my job and the full size keyboard works great.
Tried a couple other devices, but this one was the only one that worked with my Mac on Keynote as advertised. The device is compact, comes with a carrying case and is very simple to use. Just plug and play. The remote itself is a bit chinzy; the on/off switch is a bit balky and the whole thing doesn't feel particularly solid in your hand. The built in laser pointer is nice albiet not the brightest thing in the world. My remote worked easily from 50 feet away. If you plan to use a remote frequently, consider a more durable (and expensive) remote, but for occasional use, this one will fit the bill nicely!
Had problems with cd player after just a couple of months. The cd's would work in my other cd player.
This has terrible reception, and every time you move the cord it crackles so loud that you can't hear the other person. We can't use it.
Printer OK. Do NOT order the TN 460 cartridge STILL listed as an accessory above. It does NOT fit the machine and then you will hassle with Amazon and they will charge you a return fee AND return shipping. I have repeatedly talked with Amazon. My final e-mail to Amazon follows:I did not "accidentally order the wrong item." Your site STILL lists TN460 cartridge as a recommended accessory for the Brother 2070N laseer printer but it does NOT work! All I did was follow your suggestion. This is idiotic to penalize me for your mistake that is STILL on the site. How many other good customers have you ticked off with this dumb mistake?StevePS I love Amazon. Look at how much money I have spent with you over the last year or two. But I simply don't have time to bicker with you over fifteen bucks. Sad to have a bad taste in my mouth. Up till now our long relationship has been great.
I bought a pair for some "B" speakers off of my stereo for the back porch. They sound great. They definitely cannot be beat for the money. I've got neighbors with the Bose speakers of similar dimensions and I can't hear the difference. Overall a good purchase- no negatives.
This is a great CD player! It works really well, good sound, cute small size.
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!
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 got this bag for my 15" laptop. I wanted something that would be big enough to carry my power cord and mouse. I have my laptop in a neoprene sleeve and then I put that plus my accessories in the 17" bag and everything fits with room to spare.This fits my purposes perfectly because I want to carry something as lightweight as possible.
I bought this electronic device because I just want it. I was so excited when I got this i-Pod. Before, I always carry my cd player and bunch of compact disc on my backpack but now I'm so glad that I had this i-Pod. Now, I could take all my favorite songs with me in just one device. Also all my favorite movies, and music videos. Yeah! I really love the this Apple 30 GB i-Pod w/ video playback. Each of my four friends bought one also after trying to listen to my musics and watching my videos and movies in it. I enjoy playing games with also. It's just amazing!
I think my eyemodule is fantastic. I always carry my visor with me, and since the eyemodule is so small, I always have a camera around too. Perfect for pictures at a moment's notice! The pictures are good for such a small camera.(BTW, there is Mac software available on their webpage.) It's lots of fun, but I also use it at work to take pictures of parts and to remember new faces. Overall, I think the eyemodule is a very cool product.
This is a good thing. I really like it because it not only protects my zune but has plenty of room to store other stuff. I fly all over and this hard case works sweet when I have my stuff in my back pack running through airports and just throw it on the seat and have eveything I need to sit and fly.
My wife and I each got new point and shoot camaras in the last 6-8 months.No comparison - her Canon Elph (I think SD600) has yet to take a bad picture... my Sony on the other hand will only take a halfway decent picture in FULL daylight but is still blurry and absolutely forget taking an indoor picture. I'm now carrying the Sony fishing with me, and actually HOPING to drop it in the water so I can justify the second Canon Elph I just ordered...Hope this little comparison helps someone else avoid the Sony letdown.
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 work as an application analyst and type all day, and then come home to write as an independant author. My left wrist began to pain me after all this typing! I considered a two part keyboard split in the middle but went with the MS. It takes a bit to get used to as the keys are slightly curved across the board, but that is the point. The pad works well and though I do not use them, there are extra keys for favorites, internet access, and media. I would recommend this to anyone how types a great deal.
Working fine for my APC Back-UPS 800 XS. The package included paperwork for using the APC battery recycle return program. My original battery worked for 3 years, I didn't stress it much.
I was initially happy with this printer. I paid a few more dollars expecting the payback in the cheaper ink tanks vs the ink cartridges found in a lot of the cheaper printers. It had all of the features I was looking for in a home use printer and I had high hopes that I would get my hard earned moneys worth out of it. It put out pretty decent print quality and the scanner did it's job. The included software was very easy to use and works very well. Now for the not so good part:Well, to make a log story short, one minor paper jam rendered the print head useless. The printer gives an error of "The wrong print head is installed, please install the correct print head". (This is the original print head that came with the unit). Of course I went through all of the usual steps of removing the ink tanks and pulling out the print head to check for contamination or damage. The print head looks perfect and clean yet still gives an error that it is the wrong print head. The paper jam cleared itself out after cycling power and it could hardly be called a serious jam as only the corner of the page was bent up and there wasn't even a hint of a tear. Oh yes, before any smart comments are made I have never refilled or used after market ink. It has never been run out of ink either. I learned that lesson a couple of printers ago. It has always been genuine Canon ink. Did it's internal timer run out Canon? This printer hasn't seen a lot of use yet the print head is dead already with less than 1000 sheets? I've heard stories about these kind of tactics. I have always thought it was the usual disgruntled customer trying to find a reason to give a bad review and stretching for a reason to dislike or badmouth a company. Now I'm believing that there may be something to this as this is the 2nd Canon printer that has failed with very little use. Both printers have lasted just over 2 years before the print heads failed with very little printing. Is this just a coincidence? It's funny that the print head is priced so high for the MP600 yet it does exactly the same thing that almost all inkjet printer cartridges do in the higher priced inks since the print head is built into those cartridges. Was it worth paying the extra for the printer so I could by cheaper ink tanks and replace them individually? NO!Now here's the kicker, you can't even use the scanner when this happens. That's right kiddies, this thing is rendered completely useless and I can't even scan a document and send it to another "working" printer. After reading similar complaints it turns out that the MP600 is rendered useless when one of the ink tanks runs out too. Now what does Ink have to do with scanning Canon? Shame on you. Multifunction inkjet manufacturers are literally raping the public with these tactics and Canon isn't the only manufacturer playing these kind of games.So here I am with a decision to make. Do I spend another $75 + shipping on a print head just so I can use the spare Canon Ink tanks I have sitting in my desk. Do I chuck this thing in the driveway and see what 35" tires will do to it? Or do I just bite the bullet and buy a laser printer so I won't have to deal with these issues any longer. (One toner lasts 2500 sheets and costs $70) Laser printers are built much better and last a very long time although the upfront cost is a bit more. After putting all of the figures together with the original purchase price, ink used, and a new print head this wonderful piece of technology "MP600" would have cost upwards of $650 total invested. I have put less than 1000 sheets through it so this thing has basically cost me almost $.07 for each page I have printed. Most of which have just been black and white text documents. I have only printed maybe 20 pictures total with this printer during it's short life span. I can have photographs printed professionally for about $.07 each at the local wholesale club so what does this say about this money pit of a printer.To make a long story short, stay away from this printer and if you do your homework you'll find that inkjet printers in general are total money pits that will end up costing a fortune in the long run!If you do find one with cheap ink chances are that the printer will break down before you ever get your dollars worth from it. There is one manufacturer that claims cheap ink (I'll let you figure out which one but they are known for photo paper) but it turns out that you have to print over 5000 pages before you'll ever see a break even point. Good luck getting an inkjet printer to last that long and if it does it will most likely break down just as soon as you fill it up with new ink or buy spare cartridges.The days of throwing/giving away your cheap inkjet printer and just buying another one rather than buying ink are over too. The new printers come with barely enough ink to get you by and force you to buy their expensive ink almost immediately. Granted even new laser jet printers will come with a "low yield" toner but you'll definitely be better off in the long run.Bottom line: Stay away from these printers unless you feel the absolute need to print in color!
It's a really good product. I bought a couple of them. Buy it. I mean, seriously, for the price you can't go wrong.
The harmony remote connects to a computer using a USB cable. You then install some software on the computer and then navigate to a web site (harmonyremote.com) to configure the remote control. All of the configuration is dependent on this web site. On one hand, this is good in that this web site should always have the latest device commands in its database. However, the drawback is that you have to contend with a web/HTML interface and the wait times associated with a web-based application. Personally I think it would have been better to have a normal installed Windows application that can receive updates on new supported devices over the internet.Configuring the remote was not that easy but was possible. Basically if you have fairly "well-behaved" and well supported devices with no special characteristics or requirements, their wizards should get the remote configured quickly. But...if you have certain tweaks you want to make then navigating through their configuration pages can be frustrating. For example, if you want to add certain device commands to the list of commands sent when an activity button is pressed (activity = "Watch a Movie"), then you have to navigate through their setup wizard for the activity and then, at the end, choose from one of the 3 responses which dumps you to a configuration page that finally allows you to add commands. This page should be accessible directly - but isn't.Ultimately, though, despite the poor configuration UI and web site, I was able to get this remote configured the way that I want. The end result was great. It is a very easy to use remote once its configured. One of the things I hate about many remotes is that you have to give guests a tutorial on how to use them so they can operate your entertainment system. With this remote, its pretty obvious what to do to watch a DVD or watch TV, etc.I did get my remote as a Christmas present and, yes, as the other reviewers stated, Logitech's site was overwhelmed which resulted in some frustration. I got frequent "High Traffic" error messages when first trying to configure the remote. However, ultimately, I waited for times where the web site was not so overloaded and did manage to get the remote configured.Overall, I'm pleased with the remote. The end result was good despite some hassle in getting it configured. Once you have found your way around their configuration web site, you can get the remote tweaked they way you want it. I've never had a universal remote that didn't require a lot of time to get it completely setup and tweaked to work they way I want. So all in all, I wasn't too disappointed in that.Pros:* The remote is phsyically designed well. It can be operated easily with one hand. When back-lit, is bright and clear. The buttons are all easily pressed.* It uses "Activity" buttons that represent what you want to do..."Watch TV", "Watch a movie", "Listen to music". additionally, you can create your own custom activities and name them what you want. So a guest can pick up your remote and fairly easily figure out what button to press to do what they want.* The LCD screen has 6 positions with buttons for each position so that you can create custom commands associated with each activity or device. There is a "Next" button below this so that you can have multiple pages of these custom commands.* It supports "discrete" commands such as Power On and Power Off and "Go to Video 6", etc. This is really important for the remote to be able to function without making assumptions about what the current state of the devices are (e.g. If a device is already on and it needs to have a device on for a given activity, it won't send a "Power toggle" and inadvertantly turn the device off.)* You can control whether switching from one activity to another turns off the other unused devices.* You can specify if some devices should always be left on (i.e. a cable box)* You can add additional commands for any devices* It can learn any commands that it doesn't already know fairly easily.Cons* It relies on a web site and applications that are launched via the site to configure the remote. This means that you have a combination of web pages and downloaded applets that run when you need to update the remote. The result is a clunky interface that is inferior to a normal Windows app. For example, in a normal windows app, a wizard would let you simply press "ENTER" to next through the wizard but the HTML based web site requires you reposition your mouse every time over the next button to get through them. Generally I think web based apps are inferior to Windows apps. Even still, they could still make their web site easier to use. Its too indirect and too wizard - based. Wizards are ok for initial setup just to get things mostly configured, but when I need to go in and make tweaks and refine the configuration, I don't want wizards. I want something more straightforward.* One of my devices is a Sony Receiver. Its a model that is only about 3 years old but it didn't seem to be in their database. I had to learn the commands I needed with the original remote and head to head learning. Its a Sony - not some cheap off brand no one has heard of!* Yes their web site was overwhelmed during the holidays - very frustrating* When you first take out their CD, you're prompted to install their software. But as soon as you go to the web site to start configuring, it tells you there is updated software and you have to manually uninstall what you just installed! It doesn't even do it for you or simply update what you have.
did not work at allcost more to return and get refund than to throw awayterrible product tried on several phones
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.
works great. no problems yet. a 60 lb. TV set put a bit of a strain on it but it still rotated. can't beat the price.
At first I was frustrated...it didn't come in the expected package and I received a zune "bag" with it. But whatever, it came with what I was really wanting (dock, remote, cables).At first it was really frustrating, the zune 80gb wouldn't fit inside the dock. I took off the top cover on the dock (which was a little frustrating to figure out, I had to take a pair of scissors or something to push the button in or something, which is behind the remote I think, I don't remember). After that worked, I had to really work with the zune to figure out the angle at which it has to stand to fit in, but rest assured, the 80gb will fit. Then I hooked it up to my TV, couldn't figure out how to hook it up to my computer speakers :( and turned it on. Cool, the remote didn't work. I went out, bought a new battery and thus the remote began to work.Sound quality, whether it be from the zune, the cables or my older TV is not so great, but it's definitely liveable. All in all, I'm happy with the buy. The dock also doubles as a charging station and when hooked up to the TV, you can have the TV as the output. You can play music, put your pictures on a slideshow on the TV or a movie you have on your zune, or just have the music screen.
Like how the wire is tough and seem like it would be hard for it to get damaged. Best RCA cable out there
Wow!!! Sound that truly comes close to that of high end equiptment that costs three to four times as much as this. Totally impressed with the quality of this product in every way. I actually purchased based on the glowing reviews on Amazon by other customers. They were right on target with this one. Highly recommend.
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!
My friends kid is always throwing the controllers around and it makes me cringe(I am A semi-avid gamer) so I bought 2 of these for her! She loves them.I have them for my x box 360 and like the protection against the occasional dropsies and I enjoy the grip.
"This card is well worth the price. This card is where the gaming industry had always intended gaming to be and in the near future this will be the standard. Things don't just look real; they act real and feel real. Massively destructible buildings and landscapes; explosions that cause collateral damage; lifelike characters with spectacular new weapons; realistic smoke, fog and oozing fluids are all now possible with the AGEIA PhysX processor! You truly feel like you're in the game. Example shooting a concrete wall you see the small pieces of debris fly off and the details are crisp. Another is when pieces of debris flys off and it come in contact with some other physical object it will react as it would in real life. The lush foliage that sways naturally when brushed against by you or others. This game is only available certain games now... but others will come..."That's What I've Been Saying!"
I was skeptical when I read the reviews of it since half of then are bad and half are good, but I bought it anyways because my friend had the old version. This product works fine for my car, is plenty loud, and even transmits on a station that has signal coming in from another station. My only issue with this iTrip is that it is supposed to turn on and send the signal as soon as I hit the play button, but sometimes I have to disconnect the itrip and then plug it back in before it will turn on. Other than that I think this is a great product.
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.
Great amp for a great price. Clean, didtortion free sound at all volume levels. i just ordered another one because i was so pleased
Despite the "less than stellar" reviews, I bought this to help with webcam (Neximage) imaging using a small 4" SCT. I found that my telescope magnification at prime focus with the NexImage webcam was too high to photograph the full moon. I had hoped this reducer would allow more or all of the moon to fit into the field of view. I received it and everything was in order - intact and no problems threading it onto my NexImage. Unfortunately, I found that the moon and jupiter showed no noticable decrease in size on my monitor but the image quality suffered greatly to the point of being unusable for Jupiter and not so good for the moon. Without the reducer I can obtain decent images of jupiter including belts and some minor cloud bands. With the reducer, I got only a whitish blob with pronounced chromatic aberation. Image stacking and color balancing was not able to remedy this. Using the reducer for visual observation seemed to be better but I had no reason to use it for visual observation.In the end I ended up returning this and forfeited shipping costs since I can't say it was broken (just disappointing).
Nice looking cable.The snagless construction looks and works great. Achieves gigabit speeds as it is supposed to, measures approx. 14 feet with solid construction.
We've gotten 'cheap' RJ45s off of Amazon before, and thought we'd try these this time. They're cheap, they are a pain in the ass to get crimped correctly, and you have to pull the prongs up half the time to make it work. Don't bother. We've been making cable for 10 years, we know what we're doing. This is a waste of money for a product.
Had been using the reman cartridges, a little cheaper, but my reman cartridge just wouldn't work despite my efforts to clean it inside and out. I presume reman's have a certain life expectancy. Like you can refill it so many times before it kicks the bucket so to speak. I have had good results with refilling the remans, except this last one.I couldn't get the reman color to work, so I spent a few more bucks for the OEM Canon CL-41 cartridge. Works like it should, colors are good. See how many times I can refill it before I have to purchase another new one?.......Bon Appetito.
MUST have for any Nikon D Series camera. I'm still learning a lot with regards to using this but I have no complaints at all.
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.
Excellent product. Great recording quality, very user friendly intuitive recording and playback features, easy to download and burn with Roxio, Jukebox etc. Stereo mike was a plus for recordings in a conference or speaking from lecture stand environment. Over all a great little high tech device that is reliable and gets the job done with ease.
5 stars for great batteries charger. Faster charger.2700 AA batteries Rules!Cya
Purchased three during last year (2010) and they have worked flawlessly. I own three vehicles and have one in each to power a GPS, satellite radio receiver and radar detector.Can't think of one negative comment and recommend this product to anybody needing additional 12v power outlets.
Every single tape rewinder I've bought has died prematurely. This Kinyo worked fine for about a year, which is why it got 2 stars. But it's the last one I'm ever buying. From now on we'll use old VCR machines to do our rewinding!
This camera is great, I have used a Cannon AE1 for over 25 years now. Have tried several digital cameras with out satisfaction. Always using the AE1 for quality pictures. This camera performs neck and neck with my AE1. The extended zoom is awesome, the high sensitivity mode is great for low lighting. Often indoors I do not use the flash. I recomend a second battery for taking a lot of pictures or for using camera all day. If you want a great camera and do not want a SLR I recomend this camera highly.
I have to tell you that I have configured 5 of these in the last 2 months. One was dead on arrival, one had very weak signal strength, and a third had compatibility issues with it's own pre-N NIC security settings. In my opinion, this system is much on hype, but little on delivery. It carries all the flaws that have follwed Belkin's G series routers, like only the default network address will work with DHCP, and brings some new ones into play. It sure sounds like a good product if you haven't seen any work though. More information can be found at http://www.advotechllc.com/Tips/WirelessSecurity.htm
Well, I don't think there is much to say about this little cable, but I do want to let you know that the one I got is working fine and it looks like a good quality cable :)
I have basic cable and recently purchased a LCD HDTV. I wanted to watch HDTV but did not want to pay the additional cost to upgrade my cable plan to receive HDTV channels.I tried the Philips Antenna based on reviews I read on AMAZON.I first went to antennaweb.org and entered my address to find out the channels I might be able to receive. The web site indicated there are 7 HDTV channels in my area. I am picking up 9 HDTV channels. I pick up 6 of the 7 HDTV channels listed by the web site, plus a weather channel and 2 public TV stations that are "subsets" of their primary station. I do not receive the major NBC station because it is on VHF, but I can pick it up with this antenna as analog.I have the antenna indoors on top of my entertainment center, not near a window, about 20 miles from the TV towers. There are no buildings in my immediate area that are taller than 4 stories (webantenna asks this question when you query the available channels). I located a direction that allows me to pick up ALL of these channels without moving the antenna.The only item you should really be concerned with before you buy this is whether not having access to VHF channels are critical to your decision. I only have one HDTV channel that is on VHF and I can live with that.To pick up the other channels my cable company offers that are not available through the antenna, I plan to pick up an A-B switch that allows me to plug in the Cable on the A and the antenna on the B. There is a third connection that connects to the TV. You then click the A switch for cable, and B for HDTV. I will also have to use the TV controller to switch between "air" (for HDTV) and "cable" (for cable).A great way to receive HDTV for free and still have access to your other cable channels...with only minimal work on your part!!!
I did a little research online before buying this cam as my first digicam. I was looking for something VERY inexpensive, that was going to be EASY. Well the cam is definately easy to use, and definately very inexpensive, and the USB connection makes downloading images to the PC very fast....but...If you aren't going to use a tripod, or put the camera on an imobile surface, you're going to have a problem getting pictures of any worthwhile quality. Every picture i've taken without a tripod has been blurry and poor quality. I'm not a novice when it comes to taking pictures...this cam just doesn't do a good job.I tried many different exposure methods, many different quality settings in combo with exposure methods, and the pictures always came out too light, too dark, fuzzy, or just plain crappy.If you are planning to make photo quality prints, this is the wrong cam for you. If you want nice clear pics to put on your web pages, this is the wrong cam for you. Frankly, I can't think of a situation you'd want to use this cam.I, instead, decided to fork over a bit more money, and bought the olympus 460Z, and couldn't be happier. Check it out by searching electronics for olympus 460....that and the new 490 are EXCELLENT cameras with wonderful features and crystal clear images.Even for a beginner, there are much better cams than this one.
Your Thinkpad will always *completely* drain the Ultrabay battery before going to the primary battery. This will dramatically reduce the lifespan of the battery. My Ultrabay battery dropped to 30% capacity within 4 months, replaced it on warranty, and now is at 50% capacity.
Got the Garmin C340 for Christmas,tried it out and it works great.Screen is big enough.The only thing that I would like to buy is the dash mount.The windshield glass on my truck is too deep,but it did bring an adaptor that has a stick on back.I will try to set this up somewhere in the truck so the unit will be close to reach.The unit is easy to set up,also it does not bring a users manual.You have to go to their website to down load a copy.
I purchased this device for my security cameras system.I do not using the device to change channels or for audio.It's always aimed to one channel and it's do the work .
This is the first camcorder I've purchased and I intentionally held off until a good DVD camcorder was available. The dcr-dvd403 is worth the wait.Video quality is outstanding; I'm recording everything in 16:9 with the highest quality possible (the camcorder records in low, medium and high quality yielding 1 hour, 30 minutes or 20 minutes of recording time per dvd) and surround sound. The camera picture quality is good but not exceptional.I've heard of horrible startup times in previous DVD camcorders and am happy to say that after you turn this on you only have to wait a few seconds to start recording. With DVD media, you do need to format the disc one time, which takes about 20 seconds, but that is a one time cost. You also need to finalize DVD-R or DVD-RW media (you don't need to finalize DVD+RW). The cool thing with DVD-RW is that you can unfinalize it and keep recording.There are a few things on this camcorder that really stand out:- Super quick startup- When you take pictures they are stored on the DVD instead of a memory stick. You can record video and pictures on the same DVD.- The night shot mode is really cool, let's you see in the dark- The touch screen is really cool, much better than having a million buttons on the camcorder.- 16:9 support and 5.1 surround sound is really cool.
Awesome, clear, solid sound. Especially for the small size and price. Very smooth and realistic sound with lots of loud, clean bass. And of course the coolest looking speakers.
So much has already been written about the iPod that I need not mention about its sound quality and other functions. I will just suggest anyone who wants to buy an iPod to go to Apple's website and checkout the 'refurbished' iPods too. They go at a real low price but are still backed by Apple's 1 year warranty. Although I haven't bought one for myself, but consider this, 2 gigs nano for 199 $, and a 30 gig 'refurbished' iPod with video playback and Apple's warranty, 199$. And since they are refurbished by Apple itself, one shouldn't worry about the quality. Give it a thougth guys.
I bought three of them last year-all different models. One for home, one for the office and one for a co-worker. We have hardly ever used any of them, but now all of them suffer the same problem: "Unlock the scanner error". They are unlocked!!!
I just about ordered a different SVGA cable when I started noticing shipping weights. This cable weighed almost double of what the other one I was looking at weighed! I figured twice the weight -- twice the quality. After recieving I was impressed. It is a much better cable than what came with my monitor. I have no ghosting or other problems that I have read in other reviews of other cables.
I bought 5 spools of Pyramid RSW16100 16 gauge from All Audio Expo Inc.Speaker wire does not at all look like the high quality wires as pictured - they are purple. And these are not 16 gauge as advertised, they're a much cheaper 18 gauge.I also bought 5 spools of Pyramid RSW14100 14 gauge. Same thing... the wires are purple. And RSW14100 is not 14 gauge, but is a thinner 16 gauge.So be careful because Pyramid Power is mislabeling these speaker wires.
Got it for my sister, she seems to really like it. Said it works well in the shower and the batteries last fiarly long.
I don't have a lot of space, so i was looking for something small. This wasn't it....(it does measure 30 inches from side to side) I wanted to get one of those nice slim flat panel TVs, but those are way too much. You get your bang for the buck with this, a big huge flat sreen with 3 picture modes, a very easy to use input toggle (you can toggle between DVD, VCR, Video game system), most importantly it blows my 13 inch miles away! This is a great step foward for people who want a new 'modern' TV but can't really part with too much cash for a flat panel.
I've owned a number of SLR and point-and-shoot cameras over the years but this little guy gives me sharp, clear photos wherever I am and downloads them via USB in a few seconds so I can edit them or send them to friends via Ofoto. At a dinner for 25 people at home recently, the movie mode allowed me to capture the real feeling of the evening along with the stills - neat! I also bought a 128mb chip and a spare battery to make sure I don't run out of storage or power on sightseeing trips and a leather case to fit on my belt which keeps it with me when I want it. All in all, I'm really happy with this camera.
For such a small item, there is much debate over whether or not it is useful. After using it for a year on a Digital Rebel, I can confidently say that this extender does three things:1. This makes the eyecup more convenient by spacing it away from the camera. You'll still rub your nose on the screen, but you won't have to jam your face up against the camera so hard anymore. Maybe people with small faces don't have this problem, but I do.2. This reduces the size of the view. If you have trouble seeing all the corners of the view in addition to green info display at the bottom of the view, this makes it much easier to do so.3. The reduced size of the view can aid composition. By seeing a smaller view, it gives the photographer a increased grasp over the "big picture", so while details will be harder to make out, larger aspects like lines and shapes became easier to frame.This was great for me, but what I found when switching to a newer camera is that the extender no longer helped me. So now it's back on the Rebel, where it continues to make that camera easier to use.The upshot of all this is, if you believe this extender might be useful for you, it is cheap enough to be worth the shot. It's hard to say whether or not each person will end up using it with each camera, but sometimes I find it provides benefits that I would miss without it.
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.
Before I purchased the Belkin pre-N, I bought one D-Link 802.11g which could not work with my old DWL-122 wireless network USB key (also a D-Link product). Well, I guess D-Link didn't fully test the backward compatibility. I returned that D-Link router and bought the Belkin instead. Now I am happy and surprised, it works with my DWL-122 and the connection is very reliable even if I bring my laptop outdoor.
I bought this camera for my daughter and I to play with. She is really into photography, so I wanted something that would let her play but didn't require me to understand all those photography terms to take a picture. This camera hits the mark perfectly! The auto setting takes a great picture, but the manual settings which are really easy to set, allow you to be creative. The display and readout on the back are great and easy to use. We are really happy with this camera!
Very comfortable to use. It took me a week or two to get used to the split keyboard - I've always had this weird typing style I worked out on my own, so I've never been able to type properly. Now that I'm getting the hang of it though, I really like it.I also really appreciate all the extra buttons: the favorites and volume control in particular. I never understood why anyone would want all that extra crap, until I actually tried it out.
words cannot express my hatred for the samsung helix. here's why...i received it in febuary. i had it on my desk at work hooked into it's little home cradle and antenna getup (which in itself is a pain to deal with) it worked for 6 hours then said "no signal." it never got a signal back so i called xm. they said it was samsung so i called them. long story short...it's been in for repair 3 times now and it's may. first it came back saying they replaced the antenna and a board. still said "no signal." so i sent it back. it came back saying that "it worked fine in New Jersey." i live in a large city and tried in KC even. still, no signal. so i sent it back. this time it came back saying it was dead and completely inoperable and they had to replace electrical parts. i turned it on and it worked. so i called xm and had them resend the signal. helix never got the signal so i called xm. they had me look at the actual radio to get the id number. samsung had sent me a refurbished radio but neglected to tell me that.this is the important part though samsung "customer service" is HORRIBLE. i will never ever buy anything from them again. i've spent countless hours on hold for nothing basically. once i was cut off 4 times in the half hour i was on the phone with them. they denied cutting me off saying that i must have hung up on them! this thing is a piece of junk and is anything but portable. as long as you're standing perfectly still with its worthless little antenna pointed directly at the sky then it works decent. if you want xm, get an internet account. xm gave me 2 months free service for my "problems." after that i am giving up un Helix and only using xm online. Helix will make an adorable doorstop though...i wish someone would have told me this before i got it. i cannot believe that some people have paid 300 bucks for this thing.
I've used both H-P and Office Depot transfers, & been happy with both. Both went on easily & did not peel off in washing, although there was some fading after a number of months. This may have been avoided with more careful laundering. I liked the Office Depot somewhat better--but both were satisfactory. I have to say that the Avery dark t-shirt transfers are ones I would never use again because not only did the black ink in my Epson printer bleed with the Avery transfers, but the two times I attempted to used them, my printer stopped printing in black and caused me no end of trouble. I would be wary of the Avery. I plan to stick to the two brands I've had luck with.
I bought this product after I had added another TV to my house and my cable modem stopped working. It took me a while to realize that I was splitting the signal too much and looked for a solution. I installed the signal booster and my cable modem started working again and the picture got clearer on my TVs. If you are having a problem with signal, I highly recommend it. (I did read that you can OVER power your signal and cause problems too, so only get it if you need it...no Tim Taylor'ing, "more power" isn't always better).
Espero que les sirva a quienes no leen en ingles.El producto es recomendable. Toda la seccion wireless es increible, se conecta con increible velocidad de transmision. El Windows Mobile permite manejar Word, Excel y Office como si estuvieras en la PC. Inclusive el messenger funciona a la perfeccion.Es indispensable agregar una tarjeta SD porque la capacidad interna es bastante limitada, con una tarjeta de 2Gb se soluciona todo.La funcion de sincronizacion es muy simple, se conecta al USB y en pocos segundos esta todo actualizado. Hay funciones como la del clima que tambien se actualiza a traves de wifi.El GPS es excelente, pero lamentablemente TOMTOM no posee mapas de sudamerica por ejemplo, tuve que instalar varios programas para poder cargar mapas de Argentina. Actualmente el Tomtom esta siempre apagado y en su lugar uso el Garmin QUE. Para poder usarlo hay que instalar un programita llamado GPSgate.En sintesis, es un excelente producto. Lastima que tiene poca capacidad interna y que Tomtom no posee mapas de todo el mundo.
I have been looking for a sturdy, heavy duty surge protector for my home theater. Here is what I wanted to protect:Sony STR-DN1020 3D Blu-ray Disc A/V Receiver (Black),Samsung PN64D8000 64-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Plasma TV [2011 MODEL],Samsung BD-D6500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player (Black) [2011 MODEL],Pioneer VSX-519V-K 5-Channel A/V Receiver (Black), SA 8300HD cable box, andWD My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive. I didn't want to just use a power strip, I wanted something stronger. I began searching, and I came across the Monster HTS 3600, and theMonster MP HTS 1600 8-Outlet Power Center with Stage 2 Clean Power. They both had very good Amazon reviews, 4 stars and above, but I went with the HTS 3600 because it had more outlets. I was definitely worried about the size of it. I had room in my media cabinet, so that wasn't a big deal. But if you are strapped for space, this unit will eat up precious room. It is bigger than a normal cable or satellite box, so make sure you have room for it before buying it. You can also try putting it on the floor behind your cabinet, but again, you have to have space. It has a bright display which shows the voltage, but it has a dimmer knob that you can turn that brightness down all the way to off if you are bothered by the display. Other than that, this is an awesome product. It has different colored outlets for different devices and their power needs. Amps, and AV receives have their own, TVs and monitors have their own, Blu-ray and DVD players have their own, etc. After Hurricane Sandy hit our area, by Samsung TV would flicker while watching anything, live TV, netflix, blu-ray/DVD. I thought it was my Sony receiver, and did all kinds of troubleshooting with no avail. After hooking all my devices to the power center, the problem disappeared. I don't think it was a coincidence, I am pretty sure it was a power thing, and the Monster HTS was able to somehow filter it and fix the problem.
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 purchased my 30gb iPod a little under a month ago and have used it extensively ever since. Over the short, but generous time I've interacted with my iPod, I've come to notice things I love about it, and some things that irk me, but in the long run, don't take away the value that this iPod holds.Pros:-Navigation is very easy. Menus are available with a flick of the finger and there's a place for everything and everything is in it's place.-Storage. With 30gb, I can hold about 7,500 songs. Imagine, hundreds of compact discs stored -all- in one, small machine.-When I ordered my 30gb video iPod, I was worried about the size. For some reason, I remember it being fairly large [which it never was, just my imagination], so when I actually received it, I was stunned. It's large enough that photos and videos are good for viewing, but it's slim and portable enough to slip into your pocket.-Someway, somehow Apple created brilliance in the sync relationship these iPods holds with iTunes. I can't explain, it just does. It does. Upload a CD, a couple songs, whatever and plug your iPod in, and it's on it.-On topic with iTunes, I love how simple it is to create playlists, several for that matter.-There are many singular features that I take pleasure from my iPod with.* The quality of pictures is surprisingly clear for such a small device. Don't let the size fool you now. It's slim but does it's job and a good one at that.* The backlight on the screen is nice and bright and can be set to turn of after various increments of time.* I found the chrome back of the iPod to be an easy, on the run mirror. I'm sure we females would enjoy that more so.* The look itself is well known throughout the world. Slim, sleek and classy.* I love the fact that I can play games, most times while listening to my music. And being able to purchase other games via iTunes is great. Those games entertain me greatly.Of course, there's always two sides to most things. And, lo and behold, there are some cons to such a product.Cons:-I found the battery life to be my main one. After reading it can last up to 14 hours and only getting about 4 hours max out of mine, I was a bit dejected but after reading into it more, I realized that is because I do active things on my player such as games and photos. Basically, I guess that's to be expected.-While this isn't necessarily a 'con' as much as it is wishful thinking, I really hoped there would be a sleep timer as I find those especially useful.-I dislike the fact that the only way to charge it is through a computer, unless you pay for an adapter, which I haven't just yet and the fact that one isn't included.-Speaking of connecting to the computer, it doesn't recognize my iPod half the time. When I go to disconnect it, my iTunes freezes and my computer won't eject it. I'm not sure if this is my computer, the player, or both.-On a similar note, my player sometimes gets a mind of it's own. While it's pretty much always cooperative, if it's on a low battery, it takes a while to turn on and when connecting to my computer, it shows various screens and takes about 10 minutes to actually return to normal.-As for scratches, I've really had none, so far. I would still advise you to invest in a case, as the one included is nothing more than a default one. One thing my iPod is prone to is fingerprints. Those little devils like to stick. Seeing as that's not anything major and can be corrected with a case, I let it pass.As many cons as it may look like I've written, I still enjoy my iPod very much and think I made a wise investment. The mechanical glitches I've encountered don't take away from my iPod, just make it, well, a little more interesting at times. I wouldn't trade it for the world. An iPod essentially is for music. It's got that and beyond, and that is why I have found it to be wonderful.
This all-in-one printer/scan/fax etc.. was great in the beginning. However, just after the 90 day warranty expired, the print quality began to fall, especially with the black ink. The customer service people only tell you what you can read in the manual and their service center for D/FW is over 20 miles away. The print head has failed, costing 150.00 plus labor. So...here I am searching for a new machine. Buyer Beware!
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.
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 DUO MG/HS, 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.
No complaints. I purchased 2 cases and both were exactly what I needed, ordered and expected to get. No surprises
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.
The item I received looked exactly like the picture. It took about two weeks to received. And then it did not work. Not sure why it didn't work but when connected to the phone headset, it did not connect the microphone as it should have. A total waste of my time and money. So far as I know, it was a brand new adapter.eForCity Universal Headphone Adapter 2.5mm to 3.5mm
I have an older IBM computer running XP. I plugged the card in to an available IDE slot, restarted the computer twice (for some reason it took two reboots for the card to come fully to life) and it works. No sweat.
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
This is... the best extension cord I've ever used. Sound is crisp, clear and it even improves video quality! And I don't even own a TV!
I picked up a pair of these for my daughter. She complained of a buzing sound. I tried them out and noticed the following. No or very little low frequency response (Base). With the volume up there is a hissing in the background. Since the frequency response of these earbuds is mostly high end, that hiss could quickly get annoying. By lowering the volume on the inline volume control and turning up the volume on the device it was plugged into, I was able to reduce the background hiss.I have another set Plane quiet noise canceling headphones which are substantially better than the Coby earbuds. However the Plane Quiet headphones sell for about $70.00 so there is a significant difference in the price.These are OK but I think you might consider spending a little more money getting something better. If, on the otherhand, you are looking for a cheap pair of disposable noise canceling earbuds and have low expectations then you might consider the Coby eabuds.
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.
Simply my mac book pro and my pioneer cdjs will not read these discs. bad product
I have a canon 30 D and I needed these batteries for a wedding. These are great. They will give you enough to shoot 500+ photos with flash and 800+ without. This is a great accessory to have in your arsenal if you are out on long shoots.
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.
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.
I was very excited to order this keyboard. I have used Ergo keyboards exclusively for over 10 years now but this one I just could not adjust to. It was hard for me to reach all the keys that required my pinkies (it actually hurt and gave me finger cramps!). Although the key layout didn't *look* all that different from what I was used to, it *felt* really different. I had a hard time doing any shortcuts with the CTRL key too. And the way the keys pushed felt weird, like I couldn't really feel if I had struck the key, I had to look at my screen to see what I'd typed.
Received the item in 3 days. Installed it and has been working fine every since. Would highly recommend this product for cost and service.
I travel alot and one of the worst parts is that there are never enough outlets for all of my electronics --- computer, phone, blue tooth, kindle --- you get the picture. Usually there is one outlet which holds two products. With this power strip, I can charge everything on one plug. I actually use one in my bedroom as the main outlet is behind the bed. I can plug in my kindle and phone and still have a separate outlet for the lamp. I bought one of these years ago from Sharper Image for ALOT more money. Excellent purchase!
These sound great. But there are two major issues that were deal breakers for me. First, the cord is way too thick and stiff. The stiffness causes the ear buds to easily lift out of your ears during normal use. Second, although four different sizes of ear bud are included, none of them fit my average ears well. Also, the ear bud material is somewhat rigid and becomes uncomfortable after a while.
Having your music library on hand at gigs & practice gives you the edge. Time scaling slows the music (not the tone) so you can easily learn new cover tunes. You can also add bookmarks for fast access to specific spots within a song.Bones Verticalsmileband McKay
I normally don't write reviews, in fact this is the first one ive ever written on Amazon, but i felt obliged(sp?) to write one on this product because these are by far the best headphones i have owned and for the price. The Bass is ridiculous, every one that i has used them says they are amazing. I recently broke my first pair, and have to buy another one. After over a years and a half use and abuse, one ear west dead, alas it was a very sad sad day...regaurdless, buy this, its amazing, I only have come somewhat negative comment and taht is on the new version of the skullcandy skullcrushers. They are sturdier and feel of a higher quality, but the one ones ones(the ones pictured here w/ no padding under the head strap), are looser fitting and dont excert pressure on ones skull like the new ones. I plan to buy an extra pair of the ones because i know they will stop making them, and want to have on on reserve in the event God forbid this new(used) pair breaks againYou will not regret this purcahse i garantee
I purchased these to replace my last two speakers from an old surround sound in a box setup and have been pleasantly impressed. They are much smaller than I expected but thankfully the sound isn't small.I'm currently using them as rear surrounds in my living room with a Denon receiver for 5.1 surround sound.I have purchased multiple Polk Audio speakers and while I am not an audiophile they have produced great sound for my purposes.NOTE: If you want speaker stands there is a hole on the back of the speaker for mounting with a screw.
I returned this product immediatly because 2 things:1) there is no backup software came with the drive, which means I have to pay extra$$$ to get one or I have to manually drag and drop2)No tech support, I emailed Western Digital and request for help, no reply at all.
The xm2go is a sweet product. The only draw back is the battery life and the recieption. The batttery can be correct with the new firmware download, but the recieption is terrible unless you are in a open field pointed south. Get the car kit to get the most out of your radio.
It took only a couple days for me to notice horizontal bands about a quarter of the way down from the top of the screen. They were most pronounced on solid-color backgrounds, but most severe on gray/black backgrounds. At first I thought I could deal with it, but when I watched HD channels my eyes were constantly drawn to it and it got really annoying. So I took it back to the store (luckily the appliance store has a generous return policy) and exchanged it for another one, hoping that this one wouldn't be afflicted. Unfortunately, same story, distracting horizontal bands, except this time they were closer to the middle of the screen and even worse. I think I'm going to take this one back as well and get a different TV altogether. The HD picture is great if you can ignore the bands, but it's just too much for me.
This camera is very easy to use, and the software is simple but the picture quality is poor. The picture are over exposed and you can't set the ISO. Everything is automatic. The color tend to be on the pink side therefore making the picture inaccurate. I now have a Pentax Optio 30 and am very happy about it......
Not sure what happened - worked great for 32 days. Now, no matter what I plug into it ... does not work. You get what you pay for I guess. $11 bucks to the trash can.
I use V270 ith my Thinkpad 60p @ home. It always connects and works fine. I had to add in the list under Accessibility tab in BT Configuration.I use MX500-Kbd/Mouse Combo, which is BT enabled at work with the same LT and both work fine..
Very sturdy all metal case. Works great. Minor Point: The red (power) LEDs tend to swamp out the current selected system (green) LED. The "scroll-lock,scroll-lock, number" sequnce is very easy to get used to. Note KVM supports the monitor ID protocol required by some systems. My former KVM lacked this ability.
Very nicely made leather case, however it is very bulky and does protrude from the belt. I went back to using the low profile belt clip supplied by my HP iPAQ.
Product update 8-25 2009.. Image of video is great and sound is excellent. The capacity is unreal. Two years of medium use and no problems yet. I think it is a great item. By the way I did put a Speck Dragon Toughskin Rubberized Case with a real glass screen cover on mine. Im pretty sure this has helped a lot in the durabality of my Zune.
Someone once said, that a definition of beauty will be Bare contained Fury, and this just is, is it's simplicity that caught my eye, to colors, beautiful finish and of course the great sound. I know you can get the same sound from any mp3 player that comes in a cereal box, but you look forward to play it in this, and to watch videos so you can look at it, a play with it, this is the thing about an ipod, if it's not a special edition then it's not worth it, that's the downside, but if you got the money, you won't regret it.
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.
I LOVE IT! After researching TV's for many months I finally decided to get this one over a comparable LG model. Everything about the purchase and product was great. TV came in 3 days, in perfect condition. It was beautiful out of the box and setup took less than 5 minutes (after I finished rebuilding my entertainment center). I decided on LCD because I have a lot of light coming into my family room, and there is never any glare with this tv. I still only have a standard satellite signal, but it looks great. The picture is clear and colors look amazing. My decent DVD player looks great, as does my Wii. Hooking my laptop up to the PC input allows me to watch anything online on a 40" beautiful screen. For the price, there is no better TV. I would recommend this model to anyone.
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.
The item arrived well packaged and as represented. It was ready to operate as it came out of the box. In the car and operational without any technical knowledge needed.
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
Got an X73 with a Dell System. Dead on arrival right out of the box. After days of getting the run around from both Dell and Lexmark, it was finally replaced free of charge. After 2 years and paying more for the ink cartriges than the price of a new All in One, The thing finally crapped out. Thank God. Poor print quality over time, blurry scanning, and an insatiable appetite for ink, I finally replaced it with a real All in One from HP. I'll never own another Lexmark as long as I live. Save you money. Stay away from Lexmark and go with HP. If you must own a Lexmark, throw it out when it runs out of ink and buy another. It's about the same price as their cartridges by themselves. It's truly a disposable printer.
I was "the wife" who said, "We don't need that. It's expensive!" But my husband commutes and he thought this might help him find some secret route home, so I went along with it.We ended up using it a lot more than I ever thought, and rarely for just commuting. This device is like having a business directory and mapquest all in one. You decide last minute you want to go to a restaurant someone told you about, type in the name, choose the restaurant from a list, and off you go! Even our mechanic (whose shop is in the middle of nowhere) was in this thing.You can choose "shortest time" to your destination or to "avoid highways." If you live in a hurricane or disaster-prone area, this feature would be a nice bit of insurance in case you need to evacuate and don't want to wait 12 hours on the highway out of town.The directions are easy to follow, and the map gives you both an overhead view and a street level view so you know how sharp the turn is ahead. I never bother with mapquest when going to a new place--I just hop in the car, type the business/school name or address, and go. It's really liberating.Guests can use it to get around when they visit, and we plan to take it on vacation with us when we stay with family, allowing us to get out of the house and drive around without the endless discussion of the "best way" to get anywhere. It's made me a believer.
When I received my PDM-1040 it would not load a DVD in the upright position. I called Polaroid customer service and was told that they would send a new power cord that might solve the problem. Of course it did not, later I found that the unit would skip badly in the horizontal position. It took Polariod a month to finally send a replacment unit. Their customer service group has been out of the model and can't get any more, they replaced it with a DPA-10040K after many calls. The new unit works fine but does not have a back of the seat case or headphone. I am still negotiating that.
I had a little trouble at the beginning with the installation but was because I didn't have the Harness Kit for the Car. Right now it's 100% finish the installation and the sound and functions are great.
In case you wonder, the HP 56 is 19ml compared to the HP 27 which has 10ml. This seems to be the better deal of the two.
I have had this camera for one year and what waste of money and time.The camera is slow to focus, will not focus in low light, and when it is 'focused', it isn't. Also, the auto focus mode tends to focus on the background and I am waving the thing around just to try to get it to focus on my subject. My wife and I have dozens and dozens of lost shots of our daughters (literally) because of this. If it is any consolation, many of the ruined photos were not good because . . . .The shutter lag is terrible. I know that this is a problem with digitals, but this camera is definitely worse. Even when it is pre-focused (which is difficult to do because of what I said above), there is a lag. Oh yeah, it is not as light sensitive as other cameras, meaing that you will also get to wait for the flash to recharge for most indoor shots. And yes, I know how to set the flash to go 'as needed'.The flash whites out faces indoors particularly badly.Anyway, this should do. These are show-stoppers. This camera is terrible. I finally wrote this review after just using a family members Sony DCS-P9 (4MP) camera. I do not know if this camera is the only one that blows the Dimage F100 out of the water, but man, is sure makes this one look like the stinker it is.
I wanted some speakers for my pool deck without running wires. I researched many different brands and modelsof wireless speakers. Many didnt seem like they would have the range I needed. I took a chance on these and got what I was looking for. I have the receiver located in my basement and the signal comes in loud and clear by my pool a good 100ft. With great sound and awsome looks I am glad I chose these speakers.
Must confess that I bought this for myself. I was having trouble taking macro pictures of my wife's jewelry and this puppy does the trick.
I have been using a GPS receiver with a laptop for a couple of years. Therefore I am a little picky on my first handheld GPS. I did a lot of research and almost decided to buy Garmin Nuvi 350 which has great reviews from hundreds of users, when I went to a local Fry's and saw Mio C520. I was overjoyed by my finding because Mio C520 delivered all functions and more I considered missing on Nuvi 350 at about the same price (online). A 4" LCD is also a big plus. Now I have been using it for about two weeks and my experience is mostly positive. Below is my review, plus some tips on how to use this great gadget. I will not repeat common features such as voice instruction, 3D map view, night display mode, etc.The good:1. Tons of convenient functions - almost everything you can ask for from a car GPS. This is the biggest advantage over the easy-but-over-simple Nuvi. To name a few,- Mio C520 allows virtually unlimited user points of interests (POI) which can be organized in user defined folders.- It supports virtually unlimited vias (comparing to only 1 for Nuvi).- It tells you your coordinates (longitude, latitude, altitude) together with a nice satellite chart showing each satellite's signal strength; you can also enter your destination or POI location using coordinates without a street number. This truly blows Garmin Nuvi away! Many GPS beginners may think such coordinates have no use. I'll just give two examples: One application is for emergency - either roadside on a lonely highway not close to any exit or on a mountain trail, as long as your cell phone still has signal, you can call for help with your exact location. The other is for difficult POIs such as the McWay Fall near Big Sur - try finding its street address! My approach: find the tag on google earth (thanks to google community), read its coordinates, input them into your Mio, and you are set! In fact google earth + Mio can be a very powerful travel planning tool as you can see the surrounding of your destination, read reviews, or even watch guide videos, and input any interesting spots you find as a POI into Mio without worrying about the street address at all! In this way, I "discovered" Hollywood Bowl for my southern CA trip (hey, what's that funny round architecture?).- The history function is great - if you lose track of your POI in the process of zooming/panning, just find it back in history. If you find on Mio some place you want to visit tomorrow but do not want to bother saving it as a custom POI, no problem. Just find it back tomorrow in the history.- The POI database is great! I can even find my company name (a small start-up). The ability to change the "reference point" while searching a name is fabulous - you can search near your GPS location, near the cursor, near an address, near a history point, near a coordinate, etc. One tip for searching: computer prefers exact spelling. I once tried finding the closest Walmart and got shocked that none had been listed. It turned out that the correct spelling is Wal-mart. Mio does not allow you to input "-", but you can simply use a space as substitute.- It can record your trips in track logs and replay - i.e. the popular "bread crumb". This would have been perfect for a casual hiker if the battery life was longer. In reality, you cannot afford having your Mio on all the time, but I imagine with the custom POI function you can still plan your trail ahead of time by storing waypoints or track your location by occasionally turning on Mio and saving the current GPS location as a POI. However, serious hikers should buy GPS designed for hiking and outdoor.- Worried about losing your whole custom POI data in an accident? With one button you can backup your precious data onto an SD card, or restore it after such an accident.2. A slim nice build with amazing visual presentation. The map looks very nice, even better than Nuvi. Details are just right. Want to see the big picture before following the GPS? There's an easy overview mode. The large 4" LCD provides enough space to display extra info if you like - either your current status (speed, time to arrive, etc.), or the list of turns ahead, or nearby gas and food, etc. I found these very helpful, but with one click you can also hide them and use the whole screen to show map.3. Extra value by integrating bluetooth, media player, and expansion card slot. I didn't use bluetooth, but I can imagine if you have a compatible cell phone it'll be very convenient to find a restaurant and tap one button to call them directly from your Mio. Picture viewer is great with 4" LCD - I already used it to describe hard to find items to the assistant in an office store. A picture is more than a thousand words! If you have a digital camera with SD card, Mio would be a great photo preview tool so you don't have to take your laptop out. Your SD card shows as an external drive when you plug Mio into your computer, so you can even save a card reader. Not advertised, but you can play music while voice guidance is on, and when Mio wants to tell you an instruction it will mute the music temporarily just like Nuvi.4. GPS receiver sensitivity is good - if initially locked ouside, I can still get signal indoor, sometimes even far away from any window. Re-locking satellites when resuming from stand-by mode is super fast, as long as you have not travelled far from the location where Mio has entered stand-by, and it is the same day when you turn Mio back on. Mio support says some programs are still running in stand-by, but my experience shows almost no power consumption in stand-by. So, you do not have to shut it completely down unless you are done for the day. The only disadvantage about stand-by is that the power button can easily be accidentally touched turning the unit on and wasting power.5. GPS antenna is beautifully built in. In contrast, Nuvi users must flip the antenna out to enable the GPS, which is neither convenient nor robust.6. The price is very good. Much much better value comparing to Nuvi 350/360/650/660.The bad:1. Battery life is tooooo short. With GPS initial locking + GPS guidance on + LCD backlight always on + full volume, a 30-min trip consumed about 40% of a fully charged battery. The advertised time is longer, but that may require you allow it to dim the LCD when no turn is coming up soon, etc. This is the main reason I don't give it a 5 star. Luckily Mio can be charged by cigarette lighter in the car, by 110V wall plug, or by a computer (cannot use it when plugged into a computer). So for a prepared trip it won't be a big problem. Just it's a pity it cannot be conveniently used for casual hiking.2. Mio's instruction simply says "arrive at your destination" without saying if it's on the left or right. Other uses have pointed this out before. It's very inconvenient if you have to look left and right and either change lanes in the last minute or miss it. Luckily, most of the time you can see which side your destination is on by zooming into the map. Sometimes Mio will also guide you to make a U-turn to access a POI on your left. So it's not too bad.3. Picture viewer and video player do not have very good resizing algorithm. So if your photo or video do not fit the LCD pixel size exactly, they will appear somewhat grainy. Don't misread - the LCD resolution is good; just there's not enough computing to make the resized photo or video still look nice. It's merely a little annoying, but OK for the price. If I have to pay $500 or more I would have expected iPhone experience. J4. Audio output phone jack is smaller than 3.5mm, so normal stero headset does not plug in! This is bad design.5. The unit does not come with a carrying case (Mio C520 sold in Europe includes one, but not in the US). I bought a very nice leather case on eBay for $25. It's a little annoying but OK.6. No way to mute the master volume in one click.7. The operation is a little complicated, and you need some learning time to master all the wonderful functions. Not for grandma/grandpa or technically-challenged users.The wishlist:1. Wish the European maps can be available to the US users soon. Hope by a reasonable price I can purchase future updates to US map, as well.2. Wish the live traffic service can be available in the US soon.3. Nuvi has a nice feature which can trigger corresponding audio playing when you move very close to a preset location. This has been used in creating audio tours. Nuvi also has other travel kits that're nice, such as dictionaries, travel guide, etc. Mio should add these as well - they are purely softwares and by adding these this wonderful gadget will be more attractive.All-in-all, Mio C520 is the best value I found in handheld car GPS. Enjoy!!
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.
For those that have lived in Switzerland you know the thoughts of disturbing your neighbors with a loud TV is unthinkable. Well it got to be habit and so I was very happy to find these on Amazon.And let me say thank goodness they did not disturb me with their TVs or Stereos.
This Kodak camera and printer dock exceeded my expectations. The units installed without a problem as per the easy-to-follow instructions.
I purchased the IPOD Round Speaker with docking for my son. First of all, the price was fabulous - only around $26.00 compared to over $100.00 for every other IPOD docking system that I looked at. The sound is not the best you've ever heard - comparable to the speaker system on our computer, but it's so nice being able to listen to the IPOD without speakers, somewhere other than the computer room. Fortunately, I enjoy the same music as my son! Great buy!
The information listed with this product stated that it was compatible for a Sony Cybershot DSC- H3 camera. I have spend nearly a month trying to find a way to attach the lens. According to Sony it will not work.I have wasted a ton of time and money.
This device allows one to multi task and is easy on the ear, it's so awesome and has made life so much easier. For another $50, you can buy a lifter which will make you the coolest chick in town. Lifter is definitely worth it.
When it works it is a decent scanner, it just does not work to often. Stops in the middle of the batch scan and the entire system must be rebooted. Tried installing on another computer with the similar results. If you buy it, check the return policy of the retailer, you'll probably want to send it back.
worked just right in my 98 Ram. Four stars because the finish isn't quite the same as my truck (it's more shiny), but it fit just fine.
My boyfriend has a set that is just one model number under this one (his is the BA635, this one is the BA735). I was so impressed by his speakers everytime he used them that I knew I had to get my own. I came online specifically to purchase them, willing to pay about $80 for them. When I found them on the Boston Acoustics site, they were $50+ shipping, but I never dreamed of finding them for under $30. I've paid twice as much in the past for speakers that promised to deliver, and looked a lot more stylish than these, and were just a complete disappointment. After shipping I paid only $36 for these, and it was worth every penny. I emphasize that I was ready to pay over twice that, and I still would. The speakers have so much power that I'm not afraid to turn them all the way up - they sound just as good loud as they do on lower volume settings. I actually had to go turn off some of the little alert sounds that my computer makes because they sound so much like something next to me is actually making raw sound - I jumped everytime it happened.
This is a great little battery backup for a home PC or small television (LCD, DLP, or Plasma for best performance). The surge protection is great, the battery life does quite well depending upon load, and the plugs are spaced out to give you room for those crazy DC adapters.
This little stand is good in bed, good in an arm chair and good on another stand. It came missing some rubbers, but they sent me some more rubber bumpers, so it's all good. Very useful in general. Buy it and see.
Inexpensive and worked perfectly in Ukraine on my laptop. Eliminates the need to have plug adapters for laptop and plugs in much more securely.
As someone who owns a couple of vintage ELECTRA Bearcat scanners (The ones made in US, not China as they are today) I was looking for a scanner that was also a clock radio. As a scanner, it does everything it should for analog scanning and has SAME weather alert which works well. I would not recommend this radio for long term AM/FM listening as the sound is a little tinny.(On the other side of my bed, I have a GE Superadio for that) I love laying in bed on Friday nights and listening to the cops nail the drunks for DWI in my area !
Not a bad printer; I like the quality of print... but as said elsewhere, very expensive to maintain... Ink cartridges don't last long and are, as far as I can tell, more expensive.
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.
These are my favorite of the Pro Duo series.With more than adequate capacity and a very quick load time, they are really the best value.The 4GB version obviously offers better storage but, currently, the high-speed version of that size is much more expensive and, the standard version is a bit slow to load.For good storage, a quick load and a low price this is the way to go.
After reading these reviews, I find Ted's to be unreliable. His experience with the RCA plug connection is could easily be the result of either a defective cable, or simply a loose RCA connector end that causes the classic "popping" noise, as it makes contact and loses it. Since there is an active amplifier contained in this sub-woofer, intermittent contact with the signal source responds differently than with normal passive speakers. Also, his comparison with the Sony and other sub-woofers isn't even in the same ball-park as with this Klipsch Reference RSW-10.Starting as a recording technician many years ago, I evolved into a life long audiophile. When I decided to set up a home theater, I decided not to use my classic Crown and AR system, but to purchase an updated one. After much investigation and careful listening in a variety of sound showrooms around the Chicago area, I found the Klipsch Reference line of speakers to be the best one suited for a complete home theater experience. This was I'm sure in large part due to their extensive experience in the movie theater business, and reflects in the ability to provide the most realistic home theater listening environment. Depending on the size of the room, any of the Klipsch reference sub-woofers will provide an excellent bass experience with wall shaking ability. The key to the high quality sound though is the lack of distortion and clean/tight response curve of these speakers. I found the RSW-10 to be the perfect size for my room, even as it opens into a kitchen area. It provides substantially more accurate and listenable sound than others I've tried. I highly recommend this sub-woofer and the entire Klipsch Reference Speaker line.
Easy to use, great versatility for card reading. Sits nicely in a cradle, taking up less space but I would like to be able to remove it from the cradle without losing wire contact.
Most reviews about this printer are on the mark: nice color printing (it saved us a lot of money and time running to Kinko's), Windows drivers are bloated (Mac OS auto detects it -- no drivers necessary), noisy, etc. Scanning quality is IMO very good for office and home, but not for the graphic artist.My main gripe with this gizmo is the firmware, i.e. the software that's resident inside it. On three occasions, we'd arrive at the office in the morning to find a message displayed on its LCD screen "Receiving fax page 3", or something like that. It would stay like that forever. Pressing the Cancel button gets you nowhere, and finally you have to turn it off and back on and pray really hard that your life and business were not dependent on the fax that you just lost!So we contacted HP. The rep wasn't surprised and told us to download and install a firmware update for the printer. So we did and things went fine for about three months, until... this morning. We lost at least another fax.In other words, if your business depends even remotely on receiving faxes reliably, DO NOT BUY this printer. Run.
I purchased this HV probe for use with discharging CRT monitors after reading that this was the "safest" way to go. Since it was my first time and after reading all of the warnings of electrocution I was paranoid about building my own tool using a screwdriver, wire and alligator clip. The price of admission was a little high for something that I am not going to use on a regular basis, but it beats ending up on the Darwin Awards list.When it came time to discharge 2 CRT monitors in arcade cabinets I was so paranoid I had my wife watch from a safe distance with phone in hand ready to dial 911.With one hand in my pocket, the HV probe connected to my multimeter and the clip on the monitor frame I shoved the probe behind the anode cap and... nothing! No pop. No reading on the multimeter. Nothing! While my wife is looking at me like I'm an idiot I probably spent 30 minutes triple-checking that I had done everything correctly and that the multimeter was set properly. It appears that these monitors self discharge, but it's always better to be safe than sorry!I have not attempted to measure anything with power supplied to it yet and I don't think I will. At the end of the day owning this thing only makes it appear that I know what I'm doing.
Roommate bought this to solve our torrenting problems after my several years old WRT54G, which worked flawlessly, died. My main gripe about this router is that the QoS feature is absolutely horrible. Both my roommate and I have spent hours trying to configure it to work. We tried ticking and unticking boxes, playing with upload levels, trying different priority settings, but nothing works. My old router flashed with DD-WRT, you could upload and download at max speed, browse the internet and play L4D2 with perfect ping. The DIR655 is just one giant headache and a hassle. I would return it if it were my router. Luckily I'm getting a new router tomorrow which I will flash with DDWRT and tell my roommate to take this piece of junk back.
I was apprehensive ordering a MMC, but I did a lot of research and even chatted online with someone at SimpleTech who told me that the card would work with my RioS10 MP3/WMA player and it does! All I did was put the card in my player and it showed up in my music manager as a 123mb MMC (5mb less) and I downloaded music on it that sounds great. I've used it for a couple months now and would highly recommend it. :-)
After locating and downloading the Vista drivers for the Canon CanoScan LiDE70 it works flawlessly. It is very easy to use and makes great scans. Other reviewers complained about the noise it makes while scanning but I don't find it bad at all. I like it very much.
This unit came fitted with a US 2-pin plug. Normally domestic appliances exported to the UK have dual 120/240 voltage and you just need to flick a switch and then plug them into the UK's 240v supply via a converter. If I had done this then it would probably have exploded. Why? Because the appliance can only be used with a 120 volt supply, so in order to use it in the UK you also need to buy a step-down transformer. Does it tell you this on the Amazon.com website? No.So now I have got to buy a transformer, but which one? There are dozens of them.You would think that a company that calls itself "Amazon EXPORT Sales" would be aware that countries outside the US use different voltages, and would make sure that overseas customers have all the information they need in order to complete a satisfactory purchase. Aparently not.To-date my dealings with Amazon have always been excellent, but on this occasion I feel badly let down. I was looking forward to using the Presto Professional Salad Shooter, but until I find the right transformer then I cannot do so.As for Presto... if they sell through Amazon then inevitably they are going to get export sales, so they need to make their product export-friendly - otherwise they are going to be up to their ears in returned products with burnt-out electric motors.
Although not too happy about a white unit, the 655 has exceeded my expectations. I did a manual install because I like to control all the settings. Went very smooth indeed! I have the unit setup behind a DSL-2540B modem/router and basically have it functioning as an access point for wireless use. Now I have two switch ports free on the 2540B(port 1 for the 655 and port 2 for my full tower) and all four ports free on the 655. Thinking I should have gone with the dual band unit but I have not had any problems with the 655 and my home phone system running at the same frequency! Would recommend this unit and the price is very good for what you get!
I made the investment in this recorder and have been very pleased. I use the Olympus 2300 for witness and subject interviews in closed enviroments (interview rooms, offices, etc). The sound quality is great. The ability to add memory sold me. I installed a 256 MB chip and on standard play I now have over 42 hours of recording time! No more worry about fliping tapes. And no more booking tapes. My interviews could go all day and the logistics involved in standard tapes is not a consideration anymore. I upload everything to my agency's server and skip the evidence room. I like the folders option that allows for the division of recodings by file...A to E. On road trips, each letter is a day. Each interview is a number. On my paper notes and just note A1, B3, E5 for quick reference. After the recordings are uploaded to my server (or laptop) I then re-name the files to the names of the persons who were interviewed. The larger screen is easy to see and the recording time counts down so I know how long the recoding has been going. I can then make notes on paper with a reference to time into the recording allowing for quick play back later. The only problem I had are batteries. I carry extra AAA batteries and repalce them if the battery level falls below half. I recently got 20 plus hours of record time on a set of two batteries...but always be ready to switch them out if things could go long. Overall, great tool and easy to learn and use.
only weaknesses include a small enter button and the fact it is very large because of excessive waste of use of key space (especially the F1-12 buttons)Otherwise, this keyboard does help with your wrists. Get use to the B button on the left side and a stiffer space button.
I used one of these dryers at a Marriott and thought it would be a great idea for my tiny bathroom that has little sink space or storage. For a small dryer it has great output and dries my hair quickly. Because of where my closet door frame is, I was pleased that you can actually put the cord hanger on either the right or left, because the left side worked far better for me.
I've been using the SV1 for two weeks now. I setup the unit in the upper left corner of my windshield. The unit is installed in a minivan. Running the antenna wasn't too hard. Setup was easy and I'm using the audio output going to a tape adapter.A few thoughts. If you can use a tape adapter. Tuning to the radio doesn't get the volume one likes when a good song comes on. The decibels are definitely quite less.The Sirius service setup was easy. Once you tune to 184 and get the channel running on the car you call the 800 number, answer a few questions, and then they download to the unit.The display brightness/contrast can be adjusted but still can be difficult to see with the sun in your eyes. I have polarized sunglasses so it's even more difficult to see. That's just me though. I flipped the display so the unit is upside down but the display is right side up.I had a few presets and lost them. Don't know why. My remote didn't work at first but then I replaced the cheap Chinese battery with one made in Japan (Energizer). Remore works fine now.Program choices are great. I printed a list from the Sirius website so I can refer to it. There's almost 200 channels!Sound quality is ok. I have to turn up the treble and bass for the music to sound good. The tape adapter makes a big difference.Overall, for ~$25 with shipping, this is a good first step.
I finally decided to buy this product since it wasn't a 3rd party product. I thought it would last me more than a year. When i first received it I charged it and it worked great for a few weeks.I didnt charge the battery for a few months since I did not need to use it but when I tried to charge it with the cable that was provided it didn't work so I tried to charge it in the quick charge kit and that didn't work either. I called microsoft and they were of no help. Batteries have only a 90 day warranty. If you are buy this product for the battery then DO NOT DO IT. I'm sure there are other options out there. I now have a dead battery and am using AA batteries again. :(
From premier avionics to mobile mapping Im impressed with Garmin. Ive had my c340 for over two years now. It has saved me several times esp when interstates get tied up due to accidents etc...I get to keep moving. It takes a while to trust them, but eventually you rely on them. It's not always perfect but it gets you there. It has areas for improvement. My vision isnt great and the glare makes it tough to see at times. The window mount will fall off, so be careful about mounting it high. Protect the expensive battery by keeping it out of the sun when not in use..also understand the reset button underneath the frame. I almost paid for an expensive repair needlessly. It must stay plugged in to keep the battery charged. I had it fail on a backroad one time due to low battery..yikes.You have to pay for remapping $75 every other year, but this amazing device is worth it.
This cartridge runs out really quickly. But so do most inkjet cartridges. You would do well to buy multiples of this item.
I bought this on hearty recommendations, but I'm lost. It lead me to a gas station that doesn't exist (I ran out of gas thanks to this unit) and suggests left hand turns off of divided highways. It usually suggests routes that work out, but how can I trust something that has betrayed me before? I don't know what else to say except that if I could return it, I would. This is my first gps, so unreliability may just be the thorn on the rose for all of them, or not.
UPDATE: I had trouble with this D-Link DVM 1120 Box and ATT sent me a Centillium which is also crappy. Unless you want to commit a year of cheap yet not so reliable service, stay away from VOIP. Yeah, I was ga-ga about it but now I've burnt my hands and have wisened up :-)One word of caution before I begin, if you are using a wireless cable modem or one that has a firewall/assigns internal IP addresses, you'll have to use it in either Bridge mode or chuck it to get a vanilla cable modem. Having said that, I followed the instructions and disconnected the incoming landline from the distributor box (in an apartment it might be in the kitchen) look for ATT's online documentation. That eliminated any voltage in the line, activated the TA and then plugged the output to the wall socket, checked in another room whether i got a signal and voila! it worked. calls are clear, even when i am on the net. yeah, no big downloads coz they become slow. the QoS thingy works! long live VoIP.One word of caution from a friend, i came to know: the Ethernet connections on the back of the TA box are plastic, so if by accident your ethernet cable gets yanked and the device is unable to travel with it, chances are that the weak, flimsy cheapo plastic that holds your cable to the TA box will give way and then you'll have to make sure that when you plug the network cable back in, it stays in there some way. can't these morons at DLink use metal ones? ain't there enough plastic in that box already?
Did not fit my 2003 Saturn Ion 3. Spent an entire evening getting everything ready to install, soldiered all the wires and then the connector was wrong. Now I have to go buy a $15.00 harness that is guaranteed from Crutchfield and do it all over again.
I bought this unit used, and received no owner's manual with it. I thought this would be a potential problem, but so far I've been proven wrong. It's very easy to figure out just by trial and error and some guesswork. Also a very inexpensive product in comparison with the others out there. It also does well with hours of extended use. It also reproduced a severely scratched cd onto a CDR with no problem.On the downside, it has a low I.Q. as far as machines are concerned; i.e. it has a tendency to get &quot;confused&quot; and freeze up to where all you can do is turn off the unit, unplug it, and try again. However, 90% of the time, I've had no problem with cd burning. The best you can do is be patient, enter commands very slowly, and it should work fine. Also problematic is the fact that it rejects perfectly good CDR's for no apparent reason. Out of a pack of 50 Memorex CDR's, it rejected about 15. All you can do when this happens is put in a new CDR and it'll work fine.Overall, this is a decent unit for the price.
i used this product with software from "digital scout" to keep statistics for my softball team last season. it worked wonderfully. sometimes dugouts get dusty, and crowded and things get dropped on cement floors, and the tungsten-e worked perfectly. with the software i was able to easily keep bating averages,pitching stats, fielding errors, and even where the oppossing players hit the ball not only in this game, but in other games earlier in the year, at the touch of a button. it also made after game interviews much easier and more credible, when the local paper covers your games. the color was great, i could see it both in the dugout and in the coaching box in bright sunlight. i was really glad i sprung for the extra 50 or 60 bucks to get this model over some of the non-color products that would have run the software.
After having the cable guy come out twice and telling me I could not get a better signal because I had too much equipment hooked up to the cable. I went down to the main office of the cable company and they said I needed a booster so I had another guy come out, but he came out without one and again telling me I had too many things on the cable line. Most of my high def channels were not coming in and I was getting a lot of artifacts on my digital channels, and my RoadRunner speed was only 500 bps and I was upset to say the least. I checked Circut City for a Cable Booster and they had this model for $50, then I for the heck of it checked Amazon and they had it for $38 with free shipping, well a no Brainer! I hooked it up right where my cable came into the house then to the first splitter and Whamo, all my high def channels came in, no more artifacts and my RoadRunner speed went from 500 bps to 4.5 mbps WOW! I am one happy camper! Boy if you have low signal strength this is the answer. I think if I had complained enough the cable company would've put one on, but instead of horsing around any longer with them I got the Motorola Signal Booster and my problems were over. I want to add that you must have high quality splitters and cable. The first thing I did was replace all my store bought splitters and cable with the cable company's equipment and that made a small improvement just doing that. I have 3 TV's, one a high def, two DVR's, two VCR's and RoadRunner hooked up for a total of 8 connections with two 4-way splitters and they are all getting a strong signal now.
This unit did not work and I returned it to Coby for a refund. Their customer service department told me I needed to send them another $6.00 for them to send it back to me so that I could send it to Amazon. This was after I paid $10.00 to ship it to Coby in the first place! I found Coby's customer service department to be very rude and unaccommodating. They also didn't list in their product description all the things that I would consider standard that this unit does not come with and they told me I could just buy the adaptor and other accessories that should come with a unit like this. Amazon.com stepped in with great customer service and gave me a full refund. This will be the last time I buy from COBY.
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.
Well, I have been looking for a good navigator. This is a something you can have on road when you need road assistance. It is also affordable.
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
For a set of speakers that only use the USB cable for power (what I wanted), these perform very well, indeed. No complaints. I'd recommend them to anyone. Excellent value and very compact.
I've had my iPod for just over two months now and I LOVE it. Being able to carry around all my music in one easy to handle device is devine! And now with the updated iPod software you can can shoose between 20 EQ presets and store addresses in the iPod as well! Talk about an all in one device!But I think my favorite feature (aside from it's slim, gorgeous design) is the FireWire connection. 987 songs took about 10 minutes to transfer from my mac to the iPod. I've also transferred Quick Time and share ware files from my computer to another using just the iPod. That 5 GB drive comes in quite handy when wanting to share big files!Tip: The iPod comes out of the box wrapped in a plastic film. Don't throw it away! Carefully take the iPod out and put it back into the case so that the words "Don't steal music" are over the jog dial. Now, with a pair of scissors, carefully score the plactic around the jog dial, headphone jack and hold button and remove the pieces. Now you've got a free case that keeps your iPod free from scratches but doesn't hide it's beautiful design!
The pair of wireless speakers took more time to unpack from the shipping container than it did to get them to working! Sound is great even in remote locations. Highly reommended.
We needed a powerful converter for a cooking machine we brought from Europe. This one works perfectly, is reasonably priced and quite. It's bulky, yes, but less than others I saw for the amount of watts it needs to be able to convert. I'm satisfied with this product and would recommend it without hesitation!
I bought this camera over two years ago and it still works as good as when I first bought it. Great picture quality and easy to use. Some features can be pretty hard to understand but those features you only need to mess with if your a pro. Just charge it and go. Great Product!!!!
The Cobra 76XTR is a Fair to Good radio got this for road trips and does the job but would tell everyone to buy an external speaker.
- Worth the money- Easy setup and operation- Long lasting.- After using my first one for 2years, I forgot mine in my uncle minivan and he's happy to use it. The 2nd one I ordered is working great.- The audio cable feeding into the FM transmitter came off few months back(for my old on), but it I guess it happened because the phone fell off the seat a few times while turning the car.
Five months after I got this thing, it fails to boot up. It just shows the Rio startup screen forever. I've worked at big electronics companies, they put only a 90 day warranty on this thing for a reason, because they knew that was all it was good for. Don't expect it to last any longer.
well,everybody says that when you charge it for a while,it loses power.when u first charge,u can use it for a while on anything,but after a while,the products you use it on will not last that long.But for me,as long as it charges,thats the important thing,but I guess you have to look at how much power it will have.It's cheap,so it really doesn't matter if you buy it or not,but at least you won't have to go to the store over and over!
I bought this from another vendor for $30 less than amazon, but would probably have been better off not buying anything at all. I could not get WinXP to recognize the drive on an IBM T41 laptop. This laptop has a USB 1.0 connection, but it should still work, just slowly.It works perfectly on my Win2K desktop, but the purpose of buying this was to allow me to back up my laptop... I haven't been able to get in touch with customer support, so I'm not really a very satisfied customer.
I searched far and wide and listened to several other radios before purchasing this one. There are many radios which are less expensive but they seem to all have a "tinny" sound. The Sangean Sonido has a really good sound and is very easy to use. I was in the market for a battery powered radio to use during power outages and this one fills the bill. For the price, I am very satisfied. Recommended. Good value.
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.
APC specsifications for surges exceed everyone elses I researched. You can buy cheaper, but you probably won't buy better protection at only a slightly higher cost.
I was happy with the unit for the first 3 days I had it. On the 4th day, I was in the middle of watching a TV program and the screen went black. Like the other reviewers said, you could barely see movement/picture if you pressed your eyeballs to the screen, but that was it. The LCD was essentially black. Thank goodness it happened before 90 days, but it would have been nice to have for more than 3 days and 4 holes in my brand new kitchen cabinets! I wish I knew of this site before I purchased that hunk of junk.
I am Very content with this purchase. I have 3 amps connected to his Equalizer; 1 for the Front, 1 for the Rear, and 1 as a Sub. I had all of them connected to my Head unit; and the sound was good, but not great. As soon as I installed this Equalizer It blew me away. The sound quality that comes from this is just outstanding. I would Recommend this Equalizer to Anyone and Everyone!!!(2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe)
Got just what I was looking for! Works great, many features.... half I'll probably never use, but what I needed is all there. Finally found a reasonable price for a good machine!I would recommend this to anyone needing to send/recieve faxes from home... (not high volume...)
I can't contain my enthusiasm for this nifty new gadget that we bought our daughter for her birthday. It's the Pure Digital Point-and-Shoot Video Camcorder. It's the size of an iPod and every bit as simple and ingenious. You just point and shoot. It's that easy. There's nothing to learn. There's a record button, a play button, and a delete button. And a little rocker button that doubles as a zoom and volume control. You can watch videos instantly on the tiny color screen. The Point-and-Shoot runs on two AA batteries, holds 30 minutes of video, and plugs into your computer with it's built-in USB cable (and, if you like, automatically loads easy-to-use video playback, management, and emailing software on your hard-drive). Within seconds, and I mean seconds, you can email your videos all over the planet. It's amazing. One minute after she unwrapped the present, my daughter became the next Sofia Coppola, directing epics all over the house. I don't understand why this wonderful product hasn't become the Next Big Thing...or am I so out-of-touch that it already has and I missed it?
I wish I had come to Amazon and read the reviews FIRST before wasting my gas buying this zapper. I bought it at our local Lowe's. Of course they raved about the black light being the best thing ever. I had never owned a zapper with a black light before. I brought it home, within min. the bulb lit up, I thought great, it was so pretty. After 3 days, it stopped. I went out to make sure there was still power to the outlet, that wasn't it. This was the "all the time" mode I kept it on. I went to take it off the hanger I had it on, and the light came on. I found out it worked very well upside down. Took it back, get a replacement, same thing. This time it wouldn't even come on unless you put it upside down. Called the 800 number and they say, oh, it must be a light sensor problem. Duh, do you think so? Something is sure wrong. Actually it acted more like the bulb itself wasn't seated properly. If you pushed it up and held it, the light would come on, as soon as you let go, it went off. But anyway, I took it back and have now ordered a Flowtron which I should have from the beginning. I should know by now if the unit you had you liked and it worked great, get it again. The only problem with my old Flowtron was, it got old.By the way, had to give it one star because Amazon won't let you not give an item nothing.
I needed a dual usb charger for a trip I went on. I ordered this because of the price and reviews. So far it has worked great. It does feel a little cheap so I am worried about the long term use, hence the 4 stars.Pros: Works and is cheaper than most of the competitors.Cons: Cheap feel.Is somewhat long so if you have a gear shift close to your dc outlet as I do, then it is a tightfit in park. I had to keep unplugging my ipod when I put the car in park.EDIT:I have now taken it on 3 separate trips and it works great. It has yet to fail anytime I plug in my phone and ipod. I keep it in my backpack and it hasnt broken yet so I think it is worth the money.
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!
The drive lasted three uses before dying. It now will only light up upon connection, but will quickly stop working after a few seconds - on both OS X and XP. These drives are very unreliable and really should not be used if you plan on storing important data on them (is there really any other kind?).I have had a solid state usb key from Lexar for over 4 years - never had a problem. I'm pretty disappointed that this thing couldn't even last 4 uses.I would steer clear of these things.
Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomI PURCHASED THIS CAMERA FROM AMAZON AND WAS GREATLY SURPRISED ABOUT THE GREAT SERVICE AMAZON HAS WHEN IT COMES TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. ITS NICE TO DO BUSINESS WITH A COMPANY AND GET THIS RESPECT. I'M A NEW CUSTOMER & AND THE CANON A570IS IS REMARKABLE IN ALL THINGS ONE COULD EXPECT FROM A DIGITAL CAMERA. THIS CAMERA WAS MY VERY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA AND I CAN'T LEAVE IT ALONE, EVERY DAY I TRY SOMETHING NEW AND I'M AMAZED WHAT QUALITY PICTURES THIS LITTLE "BABY" PRODUCES.....I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING A TRIPOD AND OTHER ACCESSORIES TO GO ALONG WITH THIS CAMERA. I'LL STICK WITH AMAZON NOT ONLY FOR GOOD SERVICE, BUT THE LOWEST AND FAIR PRICES ANY WHERE. THANKS AMAZON YOUR "TOP NOTCH" bAR NONE. ROGER IN ROSWELL,N.M.
What else can I say? It's a memory card, and it works like it's supposed to work. I'll buy another one when I need more memory.
It's a great set a an even greater price. And with a horizontal resolution of 850 lines, you can't beat the picture at that price! Try anything under that resolution and you'll be sorry unless you're sitting 20 feet away!I also recommend you buy the Toshiba SD2109 DVD player with Color Stream (R) technology. Since this set also has Color Stream (R), both used in combination produce an even more true-to-life picture.
I mean it's just a sleeve for a USB, right? Actually, it can hold 2 of them. And it pads them well. And it's hard to lose. What's not to like?!
I love it. Small, lightweight, easy to use.The headphones are terrible!
I purchased this for myCanon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver), and together they operate flawlessly. Worked right from the package. The overall delivery was sooner than expected. It got here on the 2nd day after the order date. It came with a little plastic case, roomy for the memory card itself. Seems like an oem since it doesnt have original packaging.5 stars nonetheless.
Nice sound, I am using this amp to drive a couple of small bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer with the signal coming from an android tablet for streaming music. I am mounting all of this inside an old Philco cabinet for a retro looking living room stereo. This unit does everything I need it to for a reasonable price.
It's black, electronic, belongs to my wife, and it works. When my wife cranks up her crappy music on it, she smiles. What else could I ask?
...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.
This works well with my Mackie MR8 MK2s at home. Nice design, firm, and can hold just about anything. lolOne major plus is that is has a locking pin that will hold a lot of weight....a monitor is nothing compared to what it can hold up.Highly recommend it...*I even use this on carpeted floors and it doesn't wobble.
Bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she loves it. She took it back to college with her and she has become the music person at the dorm parties. She shows up with her Zune, they hook it up to some speakers and rock the house. My son has an Ipod and he thinks the Zune is cooler. Great big screen, bigger than the Ipod. I think once this thing starts to catch on a little more, Apple with have a real competitor.
Very nice product and service and the price was right!Thank you.
The radio is compact and appears to be very well made. Gave it as a gift and now wish I would have purchased two of them especially since the one I ordered was $49.99. No one else sold it for that price!
The IPAQ 5915 is fantastic -- easy to use, light weight, and very powerful. The Tom-Tom nav system has been wonderful for business travel. You can plug in the destination and trust it to get you there. It is remarkable the way it even allows you to deviate from the planned route and reroute you from where you are.
After doing lots of homework before buying my component speakers I decided to go with Polk for the front speakers in my Impala. First off, I own a center channel from polk for my home theater system and was won over by this company. I also read the technology that was put into creating these speakers and tweeters. I could not be happier.I do highly recommend using a powerful amplifier for these speakers because they desire the wattage. I would also not put the tweeters on the +3 db setting. The neutral is where I have it. At first it was too much but these speakers require a break in period of a couple weeks. Then they sound oh so sweet.As for the price, anything lower just didn't cut it for me. Anything higher just seemed like a waste, especially for what these speakers have to offer.Hope this review helps! enjoy them if you buy them!
I got this unit after doing lot of research, reading reviews, tech specs, etc on various websites including Amazon, C-Net, etc and was very excited when I got it. My expectation was to boost the Wi-Fi connectivity in my apartment to be able to stream HD media through web and storage device (shared folders/external hard drive etc). Feeling very confident about my purchase based on the great feedback and reviews, I named my wireless connection as "Blazing Bytes". But, unfortunately it came out to be anything but "blazing". Rather I should have named it "Crawling Connectivity".Installation and set-up was very easy as I followed the supplied instructions. However, the connectivity was very poor...even slower than my current Belkin router from 2005. To validate the connectivity issues, I checked the network speed using the internet provider's speed test link and also using speedtest.org. The so-called 802.11 N effect was nowhere applicable. (I wondered whether N stands for negligible in this new standard)My laptops are not 802.11 N equipped but I should be able to get as much speed as I was getting through 802.11 a/b/g router. Moreover, there should not be any drop in the connection speed if I connect the LAN cable to laptop using the new router vs. directly from modem.Frustrated, I called the tech support and the things they asked me to do (reboot, reset, check some options in the router settings etc), I had already done in my own troubleshooting capacity. Then they asked me guided me to upgrade the firmware. And afetr the upgrade, re-installation, re-setup the network (a painful process)..........behold................none of my PC/laptops could even connect to the wi-fi. Tech support was equally helpless...and couldn't guide me any more.Frustrated, I hung up and decided to return the router to Amazon.
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.
It's the fastest and most realiable SD card I ever used. I heard SanDisk has released a newer one that's even faster, but this one is all I need. I bought two 512MB cards to be used with a digital camera (Nikon D50) and never lost anything.
It turns out my camera will not recognize that big of a card, but i find somebody that can use it
i am very happy with this camera. i gotten some frizzy picture once or twice but mostly every picture looks shape and clear.Update 10-2012: As of last year this camera blacked out and never turned on again. Sony did not have a answer since it was a older model and pointed me to a newer model!
Besides the akward key placemnets that other reviews pointed out I would add that the existing encryption for the keyboard is 64 bit. This static 64 bit key can be broken in minutes. There is even security advisory about this. Once key is broken everybody can see what you are typing in.At the bottom of the keyboard there are butterfly flaps that let you raise the keyboard. These flaps open to the right and left ( / \ ). This one is no brainer. Everytime you move keyboard left or right one of these flaps closes and the keyboard colapses(yes, there is no way to lock the flaps).- No cap clock indicator on the keyboard.I did get it working in Unix (just for fun) with USB and PS2. However there is NO encryption support for Unix so I'm not sure why would you want to use it.I would NOT recomend that you get this keyboard. Its basic hardware design flaws, odd keyboard layout, and lack of security deserves only one star.
I bought this for my daughter's digital camera. I searched all over for this type of memory stick (without a great deal of luck)and this was the best buy. My daughter was thrilled to have a camera that holds MANY pictures rather than the 20 some the camera alone holds. If I am in the market for another memory stick, I will use this site again!
I've been waiting months to get my hands on this item and what a disappointment. The menu does not fill the screen on a regular 4:6 TV; there's a bar on the left and the words get cut off on the bottom - and it doesn't even look square. The menu navigation is slow and I couldn't even change any settings. Like I said, very disappointing.
I bought the same mouse with a Keyboard combo years ago and I use the mouse at work. My home mouse died and I had to have this one. It works great. The browser foward and back buttons, zoom in/out and a reset zoom, and side to side scroller is great.Would buy it again in a second.
I purchased the Kodak 1400 printer (dye sub). I was not disappointed. I am a photographer and I am partial to chemical prints. This printer and paper is the closest you can get to that. The output is outstanding. I plan to purchase another printer. The paper I purchased was the glossy 8.5x14. I can do packages in Photoshop. I once again have control over my output, the same as I had with a chemical darkroom but without the chemicals. Read the instructions on how to calibrate the printer. Pop the paper into the tray and watch the print with amazement. I love you Kodak. The package comes with a ribbon and paper so you use what comes in the box together. There are no ink cartridges to have to buy. Also it prints very fast. The colors are rich. There is not enough that I can say about this. I wish Kodak would make a printer that does larger prints. I would get that too. I can do 4-4x6, 2-5x7, 1-8x10 with this paper. No hit or misses like ink jet.
Digital interconnects either work or they don't, this one works. The picture on my HD projector looks great and you can't beat the price. The quality of the cable and connectors is decent as well, no doubts it will hold up over the years. I don't know why you would pay more for an HDMI cable.
I bought this item to put into a test computer: Compaq Presario 5423us. This system only has usb 1.0 ports. With Windows 7 installed, the drivers loaded automatically. There is a slight lag in performance compared to my other system with built in usb 2.0 support. I cannot say that knowing this, the lag, would keep me from making this purchase.
The 40GB click wheel iPod I bought for my husband for Christmas last year died (hard drive fried) 360 days after he opened the box but one year and 3 weeks past when I bought it. Appeals to an Apple Store and the "Apple Cares" (how's that for an oxymoron?) phone line fell on deaf ears. They were unwilling to make any exception or provide discounts on a replacement, "...our warranty clearly states...from the date of purchase...". So, in all caps, if you must buy an iPod, BUYER BEWARE! Think of this as a disposable purchase that will only last as long as the warranty.
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!
The battery is a perfect fit, and though smaller than I thought, seems to have enough power for my needs. We used it for about 30 minutes of highly active recording over the holiday weekend, and the battery meter never moved from full. Very pleased with it.
my advice to you is to never buy from belkin, get linksys instead.This wireless card is a total pain. While my other wireless devices work fine with my linksys router, this belkin wireless card fails. I have to manually connect the device every single time I start my computer; sometimes the connection randomly drops on me; and for whatever reason, the wireless device malfunctions when I plug in other USB devices. What the heck? I've never seen such a crappy wireless device. DO NOT BUY! spend the extra bucks on a decent wireless G adapter.
Simple and easy to use, I wish I had bought one sooner. Save the batteries in your camera and use this Simpletech Reader. Just plug the Compact Flash Card into the Reader and then plug the Reader into the USB port on your PC. With Windows 2000/XP that's ALL you need to do, when finished downloading the pictures just pull out the Reader and remove the Compact Flash Card. I highly recommend this product, I think it's great.
What drew me to this receiver was actually the power requirements - about a third of my present Sony receiver. Set it up in my office and one by one hauled my speakers upstairs to try it out...gave the old guy quite a workout :-)I was really surprised how good it is. There's an ocean of different sound options and it takes a while to wade through them. Result: really clean sound, but don't even think about using it without a sub-woofer in multi-channel modes. The bass and treble controls only work in 2 channel stereo mode. I found this mode useful for FM radio when I didn't really want the woofer pounding away.OK.. the bottom line here is lots of clean sound but a little bright -- choose your speakers carefully (Paradigms sound great). The sound has a hint of &quot;digital&quot; -- not as &quot;warm&quot; as a good conventional receiver. You will need to play with it for a few days before you realize the sound you want.... but there seems like dozens of different options -- good thing your settings are remembered. I do miss the equalizers on my big Sony.Great Sound! Almost enough volume to make your ears bleed -- gets a little compressed at very high volume, but no distortion (I didn't drive it high enough to see if it would start clipping). I won't miss the massive heat produced by my old receiver... and my electric bill will surely be a lot less. No doubt you'll see a lot more digital receivers in the future.
I bought two of these from Amazon with free shipping and they were delivered reasonably quickly. These surge protectors work fine so far, seem to be of good quality for the price and are nicely designed. I suppose having a "name brand" like Belkin makes it a bit more likely that one could successfully enforce the "lifetime" warranty and "connected equipment warranty" in the unlikely event that should ever become necessary.I would probably buy these again if I needed more switched outlets unless I could find cheaper ones of similar quality in stock at someplace like Walmart, which is possible but I've noticed that the Walmart near me is frequently out of stock on the well priced models. Also it's nice to save on sales tax and have the items delivered to my door.
A friend had these speakers and I had to have them too! I'm using them with the Dell mp3 player. They are perfect for the backyard, pool, hotel room, etc.Great sound for th compact speakers. The AC adapter is a bit bulky, but I mostly use batteries (4 AAA). I also wish the case would slide shut while still plugged into my mp3.
Hi This is excellent . I recived in time.i am very happy.It's very low price ,i am suggesting very one.
Can't believe it ... accidentally dropped this into my washer ... picked it up after the regular cycle was done and it still works!Now if only my cell phone, digital camera etc. is as durable ...
Bought this screen to use with my projector. The idea was to use it the first time on a family party so I paid rush delivery. The screen finally arrived, 3 days after the commited date. When I called customer care, they said they will return to my credit card the amount of the shipping, this never happened. Do not pay rush delivery for this product, I understand it's not the first time this happens.
I travel in Africa and have had a dozen or so SW radio's over the years. I recently bought the Sony ICF-SW7600GR radio and am amazed at the clear reception and high quality speaker in this little package. It is a bit larger (4.6" x 7.25" x 1.3") than some SW radios I've had, but is still small and very portable. I carry it in my backpack with my computer. I did not buy the electrical adapter which is an option, but I carry rechargable batteries and a charger in my travels and am able to maintain the portability of the unit. I should add that it comes with a great book on SW stations world wide. The exceptional quality and clear reception translates into a super buy for your money. Jim Miller. Chattanooga
I am all about sound quality. Whether it's the TV, iPod, or Computer. In the past, I have only used 2.1 speakers as I never had a computer that supported 5.1 or 7.1. Last fall I bought a new multimedia computer but have yet to give it much multimedia use -- until now!My older speakers were starting to lose quality and receiving too much interference from my blackberry. When shopping, I considered the 2.1 THX Logitech speakers and similar Bose speakers. I decided for the Amazon price compared to store price, these were going to be my best value for the quality. I mean if you are going to spend $200 for 2.1 speakers why not drop the extra $100 for 5.1?My experience so far has been great. I ordered these speakers early on a Friday morning. I was completely shocked when the FedEx truck pulled up on Saturday afternoon with the delivery! Amazing Amazon! The boxed arrived and it was quite heavy and large. The FedEx guy was annoyed he had to walk to the back door. The woofer is huge and amounted for all the weight and size. (Be sure to read the instructions on placement.) The 5 speakers are light weight and average computer side. Everything was easy to setup. Although I did make an error by plugging the L&R; front speakers into the 7.1 L&R; side speaker computer port. Once I had my speakers placed, everything works great.Understand that all speakers are hard wired. They are not wireless. That was my first impression looking at the picture. What you see are the legs. They swivel around so you can put the speakers on a flat top or mount them to a wall. Logitech provide plenty of high quality cable, too. And if you are new to the 5.1 or 7.1 world, you need a sound card that will support these speakers. By that, I mean you need more than a single speaker port on standard computers. While you can still use that connection using a male to male stereo jack in the Aux port, you will not get true surround sound. 5.1 speakers will have three ports (front center, L&R; front, L&R; rear) while 7.1 will have four ports (the same three as 5.1 with an additional L&R; side). Be sure you have the right sound card before buying these speakers. Your computer should also have driver/software for the speaker (different than the windows mixer). My computer uses Realtec HD Audio Manager. Use your program to setup corrections (volume changes and distance).I highly recommend these speakers. However, they are so good that I am just now realizing the major difference between 96 and 256 bit rates for MP3s!
The booster was easy to install and fixed my cable signal problems. Well woth the money.
when I was shopping I used Amazons vehicle fit guide to find the proper parts. This along with three other products I ordered at the time did not fit my vehicle. Very disappointed with Amazons fit guide.
This is a neat little device and i would rate it highly, except I purchased a charger for it and it will not charge except through the USB connection. This is a fatal flaw for me.
This computer replaced an old Compaq Presario and has the speed I was lacking. Windows Vista seems similar enough to Windows 2000 and XP to present no problems. For the price, it has the features I need and so consider it a great value.
I love these head phones the sound is great. and very comfortable , the price was wonderful Under 20. dollars Wow
I bought the antenna at Circuit City, just to give it a shot.The antenna was so good that I cancelled my basic cable service and returned the HDTV descrambler or whatever they call it,the same day.I couldn't believe all this time I paid $35 a month for something that is available free.Antenna didn't need any pointing or directing,It picked up all the HD channels available in the area.The signal remained the same wonderful quality irrespective of the position or the angle.I guess my location being in close proximity(6 -10 miles) to broadcast stations also helped.Great antenna.
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...
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 have had no problem with this product. I'm a beginner, and not too knowledgeable. But, I found that it does work on changing reflections and filtering them. Affordable, and goes well with my Nikon 35mm f1.8 lens.
I purchased both the DVD+R and the DVD-R types of the Ridata DVDs. In both cases, I have experienced about a 33%+ defective rate. My prior batch of Ritek and Memorex was closed to 3% to 5%.The first set of 100 - the coating material for the writing surface caused the discs to stick to one another. I wonder if the coating caused the high defect rate.I then opened up the second batch and found the discs to not stick to one another. The defect rate is lower at about 1 out of every 5.I bought these discs based on the price to value. I would not recommend this brand to you.
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 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.
Recently took a trip to New Mexico and Colorado and the Garmin c340 was spot on with clear concise directions, When I deviated from planned route it calibrated a new route and got me on track. The only negative comment is the screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight but I guess when you are driving you better be looking at the road and not the screen.
I received these as a gift several months ago and have been very pleased. I can walk anywhere in our home (1700 sft) with no static or breaks in audio.
I love it! Bought the Garmin Street Pilot for my husband for his birthday, we have both used it and it works great! Two friends were in the car when I used it and now they HAVE to have one too. So happy we made the purchase.
This is my first experience with a GPS nav. system. I was also concerned with the small size and small screen. My wife and I travel in our RV during the summer and this unit was purchased to help reduce the amount of time printing out computer maps. I have been using it around where we live and I know the roads to see how well it would do. I'm also checking reliability. I've found the screen is plenty big enough to see the route and the voice prompts are very useful. The unit is amazingly accurate whether I'm going 20 miles or 100 miles and is usually only a few tens of feet from where I'm trying to go. This is only true if I input the destination address; so far I've not had such good accuracy when I try using the included map. The only difficulty I've had so far is getting the unit to understand what kind of route I want to use. This is important with a large RV. For instance I've tryed to command the quickest route from point A to point B. The firmware trys to follow that request by taking interstates, expressways and "city" streets! Somehow I've got to get rid of the city streets. All in all this is an excellent navigation system for the money. We love using it. Did I memtion that it speaks at least 6 languages.
I really like this lens, it is sharp, has good contrast, and produces good color. The autofocus is quick and accurate and the vibration reduction is effective. The bokeh is very good. Could it be sharper at 300mm? Yes. Are the images it produces at 300mm usable? Yes, even at 100%. This is not a fast lens, so when shooting in low light this lens will not perform as well. For me, the bottom line is, I have taken some great pictures with this lens that I would not have gotten otherwise. I am very happy with it and I consider this money well spent.
Simply put, this bag completed my collection of lomography cameras and there is nothing like it out there. It's thick canvas is perfect for toting outside and the smaller bags in front as well as smaller compartments throughout protect the cameras from the elements as well as provide lovely places for film and such.A necessary addition for any just-for-fun photographer.
I have enjoyed using. Instructions are easy to follow and accurate. Product works to my satisfaction.
Despite all the current hoopla surrounding MP3 players -- don't get me wrong, MP3 players such as the Rio Karma and the Apple iPod are great portable audio devices -- if you want the best-sounding music, nothing beats a high-quality CD player like this one. Compressed music *is* compressed music, and you lose a lot of subtle but significant audio qualities when you compress, whether into MP3, AAC or WMA.So that's the big picture. Micro-wise, this is one of the best portable CD players. Sony also makes some good players, but not all of them can play MP3 files. (Sony likes to promote its own proprietary technology, ATRAC). This stylish and super-thin Panasonic CT710 has a superior DAC (digital analog converter) that gives crisp, clean, rich, high-quality sound output when you put on a pair of good headphones. Speaking of which, the included digital earphones are pretty good, and one cord is longer than the other so you can hang it around your neck. But, of course, you can use your own favorite headphones, and you can plug them into either the wired remote control, or into the main unit itself. The volume output could be a little higher when playing back MP3 files, but that's not a problem for me since I rarely use this for MP3. (Plus, MP3 support on the CT710 is minimal. For example, you can't search forward or backward within an MP3 track. This is one stupid design decision Panasonic should do away with.)The inline remote is nice and has an information LCD that can show ID3 tags for MP3 files. When you press a button on the remote, the LCD backlight comes on for about 5 seconds. It's a bit short for reading MP3 ID tags in the dark, but beats not having backlight at all. Although the remote lack a pause button, because the player remember the exact point where you pressed the stop button, when you press play again, it picks up exactly where you stopped. Of course, you can pause by pressing the play/pause button on the main unit. The difference is when you pause, the disc keeps on spinning and you can resume quickly, whereas after you stop, the disc stops spinning, and when you press play, it takes a few seconds for the player to spin up the disc and find the resume point. Oh, the remote has its own hold button separate from the main unit's hold button, so it's cool that you can control the player any way you like.Battery life has always been a strong point on Panasonic's portable audio products, and this one is no exception. With the rectangular NiCd rechargeable batteries, I get about 10 hours of real-world usage on each charge. The battery lasts longer when playing MP3 files vs. audio CDs. The package comes with a battery tube that can hold two AA batteries and extend the play time tremendously. BTW, you can use either the NiCD batteries, the external AA batteries, or both. Panasonic claims up to 120 hours of MP3 play (encoded at 128kbps) when using both battery sources.The player has some simple equalizer settings: S-XBS (super bass), S-XBS Plus, Train (which reduces sound leaks during train rides), and Live. The buttons on the main unit are semi-clear plastic and lights up when the player is playing or charging, which looks kinda cool in the dark. So far, all my CD-Rs and CD-RWs play without any problems, which is not the case with my DVD players that claim to fully support CD-RW.Bottom line: this is a truly thin and compact CD player that lets you enjoy the ultimate quality in CD music. It's definitely my top pick for a portable CD player. When you carry it with you, people will think you have a high-end CD discman. And remember, mp3's are for amateurs, not audiophiles.
This is a great memory card for the psp. Faster than other larger capacity sticks such as the 4GB, so if speed is a concern than this is the card to get.
I bought this bag for my boyfriend because he just purchased a new Mac laptop which is 15.4 inches and it fits perfectly in the case and has some extra room for papers/files or anything else you would take with you. The bag it's self sits nicely on the shoulder and is very comfortable. He also purchased a Targus zip up sleeve for his laptop which is another great product.
I love this handy product that works in a pinch when a smudge or lint gets on my lenses. Very compact and lightweight.
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 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.
I purchased my first Samsung camera about 6 years ago. It was an auto-zoom 35mm and it had so many features I couldn't even use them all. Everyone raved about the pictures I took. I am convinced it is the Schneider lenses Samsung uses. I wore that camera out and replaced it with the same model with a greater zoom ratio.When I decided it was time to invest in a digital, there was no question of the brand, only the model. I chose the V50 (it had just been introduced) and I am still getting raves about my photos. Again, I am convinced it is the Schneider lens, but the camera is easy to use. My son loves taking "movies."I will never purchase another brand--my camcorder is also Samsung.
I was highly disappointed in this CD player. Hoping to get something for my five year old. It wouldn't play his CD's he received in Kids Meals, wouldn't play a CD someone burned for him or CD's we bought at the store. All of these played in numerous other CD players we have. The tape deck and radio worked fine. I was forced to buy another player for him and I will be contacting the manufacturer to see what we can do with this one. I would not suggest buying this one if you are looking for a decent CD player.
I love these headsets! Warm, crisp sound, with beautiful bass response. They take a little getting used to as far as wearability, but actually, for their size, they are quite light and comfortable. Overall a great bang for your buck!
This worked for me. I have an xbox and a tv that was made before 1992 and all it has is a coaxial input. This modulator is portable and simple to set up I just plugged in my svideo and audio visual cords added the power cord, connect the coaxial cable to the TV and cable connection and the hardest part was to decide what channel I want to override 3 or 4. After that, when the source input comes on, the little red light immediately comes on and theres my movie or video game. No fuss or confusion and it shuts itself off when there is no source signal. This really works for me although why I gave it a four star is that my s-video signal was a little blurry to my TV set. The Audio-visual connection worked well. I cant tell where the problem is at but I think the TV set is a good culprit I had it repaired after a lightning strike shorted some circuits. Oh well this item is well worth the $12 spent.
A little too tight on me. But it works well on my Windows 7 computer and Ventrilo.
I purchased this camera right before Christmas from Ritz Camera. The delivery was timely and it arrived surprisingly with a camera bag and two videos not mentioned in the package price. This camera is amazing and simple to use. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in delving into the art of photography.
Shipping was fast. Product was decent in compare to its cheap price. I have to turn my Ipod and car volume up a lot to be able to hear the music. Sound quality is decent.
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.
fast service, its hard to find 2GB memory cards in the store. so was pleased to find this on the net.
I Have a good 6-8 hours of effort into getting my brand new 15gb windows ipod to just have a playlsit work. The included MusicMatch software for PC is basically totally broken (and this is confirmed by numerous posts on sites like ipodlounge.com). The standard advice is to go buy another program like xplay since the included software from Apple doesn't work. The problem with the third party programs is that most haven't been updated to work with the latest crop of ipods. ANyway its a joke to pay $400 for an mp3 player and have to then shell out another $30 for software just to put songs on it. Not sure if this is apple's way of suggesting that everyone buy a mac or just their incompetence with the platform, but if you are a PC users I suggest looking elsewhere. I am very disappointed and am returning mine.-H
service excellant product was a excellany price toshiba brand charged and i was on my way will reorder and tell others about the quality And excellant service and prompt delievery
Worked perfectly for 3 months but now has a humming sound that makes the headphones completely useless. Tried to return but am apparently outside of the return window.
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.
Bought 2 of them 4 months ago from this site. Both are dead as door nails.First would not stay closed then make ugly noise then nothing. Help? Not a bit of it from the manufacturer.
My gut feeling was telling me something wasn't right when my package arrived because I didn't see the Infocus logo anywhere. The only reason I purchased from this seller is because they posted the bulb is Infocus brand.After only 586 hours, 4 months of usage and $250 later the bulb is dead. Never again will I waste money buying from this seller. I emailed the seller and got no response. Buyer BEWARE!!
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.
I love its text to speech feature but I think that the device is too bulky and missing other simple features that were found in older versions. I still think that I got a great buy.
This docking station for the XM SkyFi radio fits perfectly in the cup holder of the car. It positions the radio so I can easily change station without having to mount it onto my vehicle. It is movable from car to car. Good product, performs as advertised.
The unit's functionality is great. Aside from the annoyance of where the on/off switch is on the transmitter, I would be singing praises. However after just one use, it is not measuring the temp properly so it will be returned.
I had researched HDTV systems for a long time prior to purchasing this one. I had even scoped out a friend's 3rd gen samsung DLP. This model is amazingly higher in quality than the 3rd gen and is a steal at this price. I have owned this model for about 5 months now and have yet to find any real issue with it. The images are crisp an clear (making folks who have seen HD before say "WOW" still) and the huge selection of inputs and such make for a great and versatile TV.The replacement lamps were 250 when I first ordered this TV but are now down to 200 and hopefully will continue to drop to the 150 range as most other older Samsung DLP model's lamps have.I'd still order this TV if I had it to do over again. Highly recommended!It's no secret that Samsung is the leader in DLP technology and this TV is a good choice among those who don't want to shell out double that for a plasma that MAY or MAY NOT have better quality. The DLP "pixel free" look is a great thing as well compared to the black pixels you can see when up close on a plasma or LCD. I guess the only bad thing I can say is that when I first got this TV I was a bit concerned about the screen not being glass (it's a plastic of some sort as all DLPs are) and it will show a VERY SLIGHT texture when pure white is displayed. At first I was like "wow... that's odd." but I don't notice it now and as I said above, I'd do it again if given the choice. And as a Multimedia Director by profession, that says a lot.Do yourself a favor... save your money... pick up this TV and you won't regret it.
Just bought 2 of these drives and right out of the box one was dead. Doesn't inspire much confidence in the longevity of the other.
First I am not a photography wizard...I was looking for a printer that was easy to set up and printed pictures as my digital camera seen them and the 785exp did just that. This is as easy to set up as any printer or easier (maybe took 30 minutes)...within 10 minutes of set up it was printing pictures from my compacflash card and the prints were fantastic. The instructions were very easy to read and follow.I had been using an Epson stylus color 900 for my prints but had to keep messing with the color trying to get it right which never seemed to happen.I went through my files and used different photos just to see what would happen...all printed out in true color....I didn't notice any distorted coloring.I checked some of the discount ink supply sites before buying this machine and they all carry the ink cartridges for the 785epx at prices 50% or less than retail making this machine very economical to use.
Nov 2001. This watch seems much more sturdy than Suunto's Vector series. Stainless steel case, and buttons that give you confidence that they will work for the long haul. Button labels are now actually legible. Smaller case still gives more than adequate visibility. The display is a gem! Vast improvement over Vector! Strangely, the altitude resolution of 1 m (3 ft) is now 10 times more accurate than the pressure resolution, 1 hPa (= +/-10m). Suunto should have added another digit to the pressure dispay! Software is easy to use. My faithful Vector seems so inadequate now.I have one criticism of the watch. The alarm is simply too soft! Bring back the Vector alarm! Addendum.March 2002. No change in opinion. My Observer is still a more accurate baramometer than the local met bureau! Still gives heights accurate to +/- 6ft when correct sea level pressure is known and atmospheric temp profile is accounted for. No drift in calibration yet. Elastomer strap is very nearly as it was when purchased 5 months ago. Skip the all stainless version. The stainless strap is still largely elastomer. Elastomer strap will not suit people with wrists larger than 8 inches in circumference.Jan 2003. Update: remembers max altitude and log books etc, when batteries replaced. Excellent! Battery life is obviously slightly better than advertised! Still works as new. Buttons as new!Jan 2004 Update: the plastic strap is going to need replacement very soon. All else is as new.
One of the wires wasn't soldered to the battery. Unfortunately, even after soldering it the battery wasn't charging.
Bought this to help me clean my Nikon lens...works as promised...its small compact and simple to use. Nice price too.
I've used Kodak digital cameras before (a DC-260 at work) and this one was a surprise. I bought it sight unseen, based on some excellent reviews. Even though the DX3500 has been out for a few months, the optical zoom and movie capability was enough to make me wait for the DX3600.My first reaction was that the DX3600 was too light to be a serious camera. My first hi-res 8x10 print was enough to change my mind. The outdoor color saturation was very good. Indoor with the builtin flash is suitable for snapshots only.The 8MB builtin memory will hold 10 hi-res or 40 low res photos. You'll want to pick up a 48MB or larger CF card. The internal memory is not cumulative with the flash card, but there is a way to copy photos from one to the other.Buy the docking station. Yes, it's way overpriced. You get a rechargable battery set which is much better than the expensive lithium AAs that come with the camera. (The docs say that alkalines won't work well). Even more important is how easy the docking station makes transfering photos. Very similar to a Palm hotsync.
Whatever you do, don't buy this waste of money product. The strap broke which holds it too the backrest within 2weeks. It is completely uncomfortable and provides no relief whatsoever. What a gyp.
this product is not what it advertises. could not connect to internet, when i rearranged ALL my pc settings, it finally connected. only to find out Zoom doesn't recognize my ISP. this is a piece of junk that i ended selling on ebay.
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.
I do a lot of work with video conferencing and found the Creative Webcam Instant to be an excellent choice for the price (under $20). I presume the low price is a result of this being a discontinued item, but this webcam performs on par with other webcams costing as much as $75 or more. My 4-star rating is based purely on performance, not on price. It gave me 22-26 frames per second (FPS) during a FaceToFaceMeeting video call, so the video was nearly full motion, fluid and very comfortable. The auto white balance worked well and didn't zap the performance (like some do). Video image quality is good, better than average at 320x240 (CIF) resolution. At full screen the image gets rather noisy, but still usable. There is no built-in microphone, but that's a good thing as built-in microphones tend to produce a lot of echo. This webcam comes bundled with a headset, single over the ear type, may take some getting used to. The field of vision is more narrow than my other favorite webcam, so this is better suited to personal use (one person at a time in front of the camera). I don't know how well it performs in low light conditions, I only tested in a well-lighted office environment. For any webcam though, proper lighting is essential for good image quality. Overall, I am pleased with this product.
I bought this as a gift for my 10 yr old son, since he wanted a docking station/speakers for his nano. I figured for $30, it was a steal. I guess you get what you pay for. When it was 1st hooked up the sound came out ok for like a minute or so. So we figured everything was fine. He unplugged and put it in his room. Sound was so distorted & garbled it was like scratching your nails against a blackboard. I tried my Ipod(30gb) same thing. My son was totally bummed out. Needless to say I sent it back on the 1st thing smoking to Amazon for a refund.
This is a beautiful looking camera. It is a very comfortable camera and fits easily into the palm of your hand. It slips into a pocket for easy carry and you can drop it and it still works. I've dropped mine several times. It's also water resistant.If you want a rugged camera that takes good pictures and don't need manual settings this is a bargain for today's prices. I bought onewhen they first came out and paid a lot more.I also have the telephoto and wide angle lenses which are held on with magnet rings.Don't care much for the CamedaMaster software and don't even use it.You have to pay extra to activate some features. Also would prefer the entire manual in print and not on disk. The menu takes awhile to learn. Use the no reset feature to save your settings.Hope that helps. For today's prices this is a good deal for a camera that you canjust take with you anywhere.Update: 3/7/11 It's 3.5 years since I wrote the review and I'll just say that this was my first digital camera and I've had many cameras since but I'll always keep this one.Michelle Ress
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.
There's not a whole lot to say. It is made by a known company and it works. I have it in a Cannon camera and it does a great job.
I highly recommend this item. The only thing wrong with it is you need a small, grounded, high amperage (15A) extension cord as the P4460 plugs directly into the wall. Otherwise, this is a very useful piece of equipment that worked right out of the package. Being able to calculate daily, weekly, and monthly electrical costs of a particular appliance is extremely informative as well.
I was debating how many stars to give this product. It is a DC adapter that I use for my Garmin GPSmap 60CSx. It works perfectly. I mean, what else would you expect? But since it is 100% functional, I think it deserves 100%. Please feel free to disagree!
My friend lent this clock to me while she was studying abroad and I loved it so much I refused to give it back until I'd bought one for myself. I'm a very heavy sleeper and the alarm is the loudest I've ever heard and sounds like a truck backing up. Upsetting? Yes. But without it nothing would get me out of bed. The numbers are huge and the clock is bulky. I think they've made an updated version of this clock by now, but I haven't checked it out. It is true that the controls are slightly difficult. When I'm super tired I have slid the clock/radio/alarm set to the wrong position and made the alarm go off incorrectly. There is a radio alarm too that I don't use that often and the volume controls how loud the alarms are. Also, you are supposed to be able to put in a 9V for backup, but that doesn't work on my clock.If you need simple large buttons this clock is not for you. But if the only thing that's going to get you up is a truck driving through your room, buy this clock.
I have a 500gig Essential that died after 15 months. I had no idea when I bought it that this only has a one year warranty. I've never heard of ANY harddrive with less than three years. With only one year, this is absolutely not worth the money. I've bought a number of Western Digital drives and have found them to be less and less reliable. As it turns out, this will be my last!!
This thermometer is very difficult to use. The directions are very complicated and when you set the temperature to the degree you want it starts at 176 so you have to scroll all the way to the end and back up which is a long way.I would not recommend it at all. I hope the next generation is easier to use.
I just purchased my first digital camera. At first I was a little hesitant because I had no knowledge about a digital camera. This camera is so easy to use. I really like the fact there is nothing to download into the computer. Purchase alot of floppy disks because you are going to have FUN with this camera.
If you are a photographer or user of binoculars, a great method of cleaning your valuable optics. The specially treated circular object [not the brush end] is perfect for cleaning the eyepieces of binoculars. This cleaning brush is available, if I recall, at lower price without the Nikon logo. If you like to spend money and want something bizarre for cleaning your optics, get a 1 inch Staticmaster brush. At least for about six months the polonium radioactive strip will blast any static helping attract dust to your optics. The Russians bought ten of them, ground up the radioactive elements and put the substance in the food of a spy who had defected to the West. He died a miserable death. No end to what strange uses an optics cleaning device can be used.
Pros: it keeps things inside its self the same temperature for a startlingly long time.Cons: Its a pain to clean inside as the thermos is deep and the neck is narrow.Overall great investment. If you put ice in the bottom and prechill int the freezer and add a cold beverage the bottle keeps it cold for days. Without ice it still keeps thing very cold for around 24 hours as advertised. I don't use it for anything hot but I assume its heat retention is similar.
These headphones do a decent job for the money. They're ok at canceling out some noise. The sound is good from them. I don't get all the reviews about them being too small for your head or too tight. Those must be some gigantic-headed reviewers. I have an average head and they're almost too big. They fit comfortably around my ears, and stay in place during jogging. Because of the loose fit, they don't really block out all wind noises, which is what I mainly wanted them for. But, they're better than non-noise cancelling headphones. Overall, good deal for the money.
Save money compared to any local retail outlets and buy these cables! They are exactly what you want and at a great price. Plus finding 3ft cables can be hard to find.
When shopping for external storage, I wanted something that not only provided a lot of GB's for my dollar, but would also provide redundancy. After all, an external hard drive is no more reliable than the internal drive in your computer, and I've had far too many hard drive crashes and lost data to have it happen again.This device is a perfect combination. In RAID 1 configuration, each of the unit's two disk drives contains an exact copy of the data, so that if one fails you need only replace one drive and rest easy, because the data is safely stored on the secondary disk. I also read that Western Digital will send out a replacement drive so you can replace it yourself, eliminating the need to send your precious remaining drive to some factory somewhere. Just keep in mind that with this configuration, you have only 500 GB of storage since both of the disks contain the same data.I also wanted the triple interface. I have a couple of Macs with Firewire 400 ports, and I have a PC with USB 2.0. Someday if I buy a newer Mac it may have Firewire 800, and this external drive is ready for them all.It took only a minute to install the software on my Mac Book Pro, and most of that time was spent doing a reboot (an unfortunate drawback, and the first time that I've ever had to reboot after installing new software).ABOUT THE NOISE: There are a lot of negative comments about the noise, but considering all of the benefits I went ahead and took the plunge. And boy am I PLEASED with that decision! There is a brief power-up fan noise when the device is first connected to power, but after that it is whisper quiet. As I type this review, I'm in the middle of moving 20 GB of old files to the drive and there is no noise whatsoever.There are a few drawbacks too. The marketing literature promotes the unit's capacity meter built into the from LED indicator. You must have the drive connected to a computer with the driver installed for this feature to work, making it mostly worthless in my case (where I connect to multiple computers, some with no drivers installed). Sometimes the drive goes to sleep upon long period of inactivity, and takes 5-10 seconds to wake again. This is a minor annoyance, but nowhere near a deal breaker.Here are my positives and negatives:PROS- Great amount of storage for the price- RAID 1 means no more lost data- WD offers advance replacement of failed disks- Triple interface offers excellent flexibility- Whisper quiet, aside from brief power-on fan noiseCONS- Capacity meter is mostly useless- Drive sleeps on long inactivity and wakes slowlyCONCLUSIONOverall I would highly recommend this drive to anyone looking for external storage with built in redundancy at a great price. I feel 100% confident in knowing that my data is properly mirrored and the digital content (in which I have invested money) is also safe for years to come.
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!
My husband and I bought two of these and after using them for a little over a year (i.e. when they were no longer under warranty) they both developed the same problem of shutting off unexpectedly. Once they had shut off like this, we would have to let them "rest" for a few hours before they would turn on again. Eventually mine never turned on again.Viewsonic did nothing for us and we are stuck with 2 broken monitors. If you do a little research online, you will see otheres with similar complaints.Buyer beware...
been using it for years, it finally went, couldnt find one in any store, thank goodness for amazon, cheaper than conair online or any other sources. great way to style
I had the hard drive 30 MB go south on an old machine my daughter was using for High School work. Wanted a small drive because the old processor didn't merit much of an upgrade. I never had attempted this before and after research on the WEB and talking with some friends decided to take the plunge. This MAXTOR was one of the smallest at the best price I could find. I was surprized by the CLEAR, STRAIGHTFORWARD instructions included in the box. I'll recommend all Maxtor HDs. This one works super. Now I'm considering more memory...
I have had this machine for about a month and have thought about returning it several times. If you have had trouble seting up a VCR,forget about this one. Much to complex for most.Who needs all these features? Seventy or so buttons on the remote. Only fair documentation. Get an electronics degree before you buy one. I will say the quality is good but I preffer my simple VCR.
I really like this lens. It's lighter than most other 400mm lenses, it has wonderful clarity, and it's easy to use. The one thing I don't like is that there is no lens lock like I have on my much smaller 18-200mm Tamron, so when I have to let go of the camera when it's around my neck the weight pulls the lens down and fully extends itself. I'd like to be able to lock it in place until I'm ready to use it.Otherwise, it's a fabulous lens.
I have four flat-panel TVs in my garage/shop. All get their signal from one high-def satellite box. The signal strength diminishes in this application with each additional TV. The function of this device is to keep the signal strength to each TV at normal strength. It works great, runs cool, and installation is very easy. Most installers will split two or three TVs off of one box. I did this, and thought I had good picture quality. But when the acqusitiion of a fourth TV required the powered splitter, I was amazed at how much the picture quality improved for all the TVS. Excellent product!!
Although it does play my mp3s though the cassette deck in my car , it also creates a loud humming noise over the music when the car is running, making this product completely useless.
I bought three of these for my brother, husband and dad for Christmas and all three of them love it.
I like this as I can use it while on my mac, AND when I boot up Parallels it also works on the windows, running Quick books. great for the new numberless keyboards
The product is easy to use, appears to keep my battery fully changed, and is smarter than your average charger.
I've been using this machine (AT&T; 1738) since late January with excellent results. I have had more expensive systems with call and message forwarding, multiple "Mailboxes" etc and every time the power "Hicuped," you had to go in and redo the messages then make sure the system was in the proper Mode to receive calls. The problem was, there was no indicator that the system had lost power. Learned that if it went several days with no messages, check the machine.This little machine only needs the time reset if it looses power and even if it looses power, when the power comes back it picks right up, answering the phone and taking messages. The call display also flashes so you know when power has been lost.It also has one nice feature that cuts down on telemarketing calls. If you have Caller ID and someone calls who has blocked their number, you can set the answering machine to play a message stating Blocked calls are not accepted and hang up.All in all, a nice little machine for the money.
The speakers squeals loud noise that is not in my music when the ipod is hooked up to it randomly.
These are wonderful (rear surround) speakers for the price. They've got a nice, balanced sound, and the dual top ports allow for reasonable bass for their size.The Venue series is JBL's replacement for the Northridge E Series, but they tend to look a little cheesier. There's a reason that the promo shots for these speakers never have the silver, cloth covers on them. All the same, good bang for your buck.
Unless I can give a "star" rating without having to write a review I'm not going to give any more reviews.
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.
I bought this lens for my EOS 20D. Before this lens, I was using EOS 28-135mm lens. After the upgrade, I found that 28-300mm lens give me almost distortion free image even at 300mm range. When I used 28-135mm lens, the distortion on the image is very visible when I am at 135mm range. Even at the wide angle range, I noticed that 28-300mm lens gives me much sharper image while 28-135mm lens gives me much softer image. The focus is very fast for 28-300mm L lens. On the down side, this 28-300mm lens is really heavy. Holding it will really wear you out. The auto/manual focus switch is arranged in a very awkard position. It is very easy to change your auto foucs setting to manual setting. The lens also will be pulled all the way down due to its weight when you carry it around. I have to carry it with my hand and not make it extend itself all the way down. If picture quality is what you are after, go for this lens. I am very pleased with the sharpness and the fast focusing.
This little little little camera is so fun and gorgeous and s'wonderful. VERY easy to use, VERY fun to use, and VERY portable. in fact, I keep it in my backpack, purse, pocket everywhere I go. The fact that it's only 2.11MP doesn't mean that it doesn't get beautiful photos. I keep it at 640x480, and the pix all come out beautifully-people marvel at the quality. Another thing that is important to some people is that can be fairly manual too: white balance, flash, etc can be controlled.Also, I keep my camera in an empty box of playing cards. This will give you an idea of how small and gorgeous this camera is, as well as a storing idea! Reviews talk about how people will be fascinated with yer camera and how everybody will want to try it out, etc. This was something I didn't want to have to face, but the camera is so small that most people don't even notice!ps, I'm a first time digital camera owner, and I know nothing about digital cameras or 35mm's either, but I know when a product is quality, and this one is!my only complaint is that the camera is [ more than I would have liked it to be]. My luck, the price will drop in one month and one day from the day I bought it!
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.
He loves this and uses it all of the time. Good value for the price and has held up pretty well.
My router shipped on Jun 13 2008 with the 1.10 firmware. The DHCP client didn't work work with my Comcast cable modem, and I had to upgrade to 1.11 from the support website:http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DIR-655#Even then I still had to manually enter the MAC address of the cable modem (see the bottom of your cable modem) into the D-Link settings page in order for the connection to work.
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.
Well this is a very good ipod! I love it!!!!! I was going to get the sandisk 1gb but for 90 dollers more I would rather get an ipod!Downloading took almost a minute for 7 songs! Awsome! Itunes is easy! And even naming your songs is as easy as counting to 10! I got it as a early Christmas present! I am so lucky! The headphones are nice if you put the protecters on! Lightly place them in your ear! I am listing to my nano right now! If you really think about it Apple is not thay expensive! I mean I got a 2 bg wich holds 500 songs and 25,000 photos witch doesn't even take up a gb! If you are on vacatoin and run out of space on your digital camara, just load them on the ipod!Pros:excellent sound!gorgeous coloreasy usequick chargenice quick wheelcons:nothing except Apple has everything seprate!Overall it is a die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If I did not like it why would i wste my time??????????
Matthews has been selling C stands and other grip equipment for years in Hollywood, CA. It you know anything about the film industry or are in the film industry, you have used them many time and over. This is a quality product and I highly recommend it.
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.
The first review of this item below, in addition to the mistake about the firewire standard, mentions a Flash Card. This camera uses neither a flash card or memory stick. Perhaps that review was for a different camera.That said, this is a great little camera, works flawlessly with Final Cut Pro for video editing. Takes great video for the size. The camera is of couse no longer available as it was replaced by the TRV11. But if you come across one for the right price, go for it -- it's still very much up to date.
This is a horrible product that you should avoid at all costs! I have wasted a great deal of time trying to get it to work properly. Its drivers run in the Windows 16bit emulator (they didnt even bother to write 32 bit drivers for it for w2k or XP)So when it crashes (which is frequent) the 16 bit emulator takes all of the cpu time! Then the stuff wont un-install, so you have to figure out where it is running in the registry and remove it by hand! One of the WORST products that we have ever bought here!
These batteries were exactly as described. These OEM batteries are the ones you would find at local retailers for twice the price!I revived my favorite phone system with four of these batteries and now the family is also happy.
Great product from a great seller. Like new condition, it came with everything I needed, and shipped FAST. I am pretty new to using SLRs, but this was extremely easy to use-- haven't had to look at the manual yet. Fits well in my hands, and takes great photographs.
Pros:1. Clear all round sound.2. Good treble and bass sound.3. Great price.4. The inline volume works fine. I have a high quality digital SW/FM/AM portable radio which has a small speaker and no separate treble or bass control, plus the radio has a volume control in steps (either too low or too loud). These headphones correct both problems in my digital radio (allows the bass sound to come through and allows for more precision in volume control).Cons:1. Out of the box the headphone fit too tight on your head (this problem is solved by storing the head phones stretched out over a small box - this relieves the pressure of plastic headpiece).2. It is reported in other review comments that the wires going into the ear pieces, the volume control, and the plug, break after prolonged use (before using these headphones this problem can be solved by putting a little ShoeGoo on the wire at these connection point - this reinforces the wire at these locations).
$25 for a high-speed 1GB card, there goes the argument about how expensive xD media is. This is a great value. Works perfectly with my Fuji V10. The card/memory is almost too big. Easy to get lazy about transferring pix to my PC. Oh well, such are the joys of lots of memory :)
THIS BATTERY ARRIVED AND IT DID NOT WORK. I CANT SEND IT BACK COZ I LIVE OVERSEAS. WHEN I PUT IT IN THE LAP TOP THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHES FAST AND IT NEVER PICKS UP A CHARGE EVEN AFTER AN OVERNIGHT CHARGE
The device works very well when you are in an area that supports traffic information. Like on major highways and interstates near major cities. If your not then it doesn't notify you. However, it may still get you around traffic if you see it ahead and can detour to an exit. This does not always work if your not somewhat familiar with the area. Other than that it's pretty cool. I think the yearly subscription fee is a little high.
THis thing is incredible and amazing best thing in the wolrd my PS3 and laptop aree now online i would buy over agian!!
I have been using the E-125 for quite some time now. There are a huge amount of programs available today for PocketPC and more are available everyday! I am very pleased and have converted many people to PocketPC from Palm after showing them its' capabilities. &quot;Hey Casio, How about some commission checks?&quot; The best reason I like it? You can customise it to your very own style and way of life. As for its' size? It's not like many cell phones that are getting too small to use comfortably. The E-125 is a great size and easy to use. Mine gets used and abused quite a bit for work and play. It has been dropped accidentally about 10 times (not recommended), but it still works fine. The screen clarity and size are great too. I do recommend buying a large compact flash card (256mb min.) to hold a lot of music, video, games, maps, programs, etc! Get the hint of capabilities? If you use it, you will love it! Take my word for it!
really nice tv, worth the money. I thought it would be smaller.. but I'm not complaining :)
I think that this is a excellent Weather Alert radio because it serves it purpose and is easy to operate. My last Weather Alert radio was just to complicated, even in just using the clock radio features. It was a Reecom and even gave child alerts but programming was a major job. This one gives you just local weather alerts and that is what is needed in an emergency. The AM receiver is very good because it is the first radio that I get numerous stations at my location. I live in a low area about 200 feet below hills on both sides of my house. It does very well. The FM band is excellent. The quality of the sound is between very good and great. The clock radio function is excellent. The only downside is no handle and what I feel is less than satisfactory instructions. Otherwise, if you need a NOAA Weather Alert Radio this is an excellent choice.
Satisfied with product & vendor's processing of order. Super job!Satisfied with product & vendor's processing of order. Super job!
Needed a new one. Came brand new in packaging. Works great. Great buy for the money, great product, still use it today
They're less than $5 and have free shipping (without minimum purchase). They freaking rock. They don't push on my ears too much, which is really important or I get my ears really hurting from being pushed against my glasses. The sound quality is pretty good too, but I imagine it's not the best, but I don't listen to music at a high enough bitrate to have it matter anyway.
Not CD quality. Not even standard FM radio quality. Fuzzy, weak signal, and volume dips when bass kicks in.Do not recommend.
This is a great 'point & shoot' camera. It's small, with a nice size viewing screen, and the price is a bargain. The 3x zoom feature is more limited than I thought it would be. Otherwise, I love the camera!
I'm glad I bought this product last year July. So far, i've had no problems at all with it... Actually, once i had to use the "reset" feature because it froze up while trying to play a video file. I guess its cause this thing has a hard drive in it? Other than that i use it to watch full length movies during Southwest flights which i go on a weekly basis.I've had no issues with battery life... I charge it about once a week. But if I ever do have an issue with the battery, I hope i get the excellent customer service that Cowon is known for.The sound quality on this player is awesome. However I did replace the earphones with the Bose ones a few months ago... they fit better and sound better in my ears.I took a small gamble purchasing this brand over the better known ones.. and it's paid off so far. I figure, if i get one or two years of good use out of any new technology product, its worth it. So far it's been worth every penny.
I OWNED ANOTHER VERY SIMILAR TO THIS HEADSET BUT IT FELL APART AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PORTABLE PHONE. THIS NEW ONE IS CONSTRUCTED SO THIS WON'T HAPPEN. IT'S JUST GREAT HAVING MY HANDS FREE TO EITHER DO HOUSE WORK OR GARDEN PLUS, I OFTEN FIND I MUST WORK ON THE COMPUTER AND TALK ON THE PHONE. THIS WOULD MAKE A TERRIFIC CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR SOMEONE!
Its a very nice remote, esp for $50 shipped. Like other have said about harmony remote software which is one unifided program; it sucks. Have to have an internet connection to program your remote? Crappy web interface, slow, clunky, no real customization. In my case an older tv which is in the database doesnt work that well. Power button on remote doesnt work, there is a power toggle in the lcd scroll area, not very convienent. I also read somewhere else the remote is haunted, the backlight will come on sometimes when I walk in kinda cool. All in all I like it, but the software for programming and lack of fully being able to program it sucks.
I have owned 2 Pentax W30 and I regret purchasing both. In the sun the LCD disappears. Your can't tell if your close up or tele. Whoever thought doing away with the viewfinder in a camera of this type is serving profits not the public. As of now, and I have done the research unless you want to use a camera housing and they don't work much better, there is not a digital camera on the market which will give good to great results under wet conditions. Incidentially, I caved in on this one but regret it. I need a "wet" camera I can store in a pocket in my life jacket to access quickly while sea kayaking. "Water animals and birds" to not wait for you to focus or mess around with digital junk. A DSLR which is water resistant/proof would be ideal. But the mfg. are more interested in profits than serving their customers. I suspect if one did, and it was reliable and produced quality pics without problem, like our current DSLR do, it would be an immediate hit. I tlooks like the new Pentax W?? is not much better. And, I have heard similar complaints from other camera owners (different mfg.) whose camera has only an LCD
Warning: Never, ever, ever buy this item or recommend it to a client. If you do buy it, don't buy it from Amazon, it will be harder to return it.I am an IT consultant and I want to start off by saying that I really like the Sonicwall products that I have worked with before (wired firewall/routers). This is the reason, in fact, that I recommended this product to a client when they said that they wanted a secure Wi-Fi solution for the Tablet PC's they were buying for their office.From the first day working with the product I regretted my recommendation.Setup was easy, even not using the built-in wizards. But after setting things up for a bit I realized that the router was bound and determined to put the wired and wireless computers onto different subnets and that there was no way to change this behavior. That would not have been a problem, except that there is no way to allow those two subnets to communicate with each other (not on a workgroup anyway) unless you use Sonicwall's VPN software to create a VPN from the wireless client to the router and then to the wired network. In fact, the built-in firewall blocks communications between the subnets by default, but even after disabling this (and checking the box that said to "allow Windows networking") the two subnets still couldn't see each other.I looked on Sonicwall's forum's (which you only have access to after purchasing and registering a product) and found that this is a common problem with no real answers except to use Sonicwalls VPN client (there were other answers given, but none of them worked). The best I could figure the problem was with name resolution, the firewall could be set to "allow" NetBios packets through from one subnet to another, but there was no evidence that the router was actually forwarding those packets. I assume that the subnets could communicate using another name-resolution system, but DNS wasn't available on my client's workgroup :). My clients pretty much needed the Wi-Fi network for Internet access, and didn't use it much anyway, so this didn't bother them and we just left things as they were.My clients only used the Tablet PC's occasionally for the first couple of months and had connection problems off and on, it was usually a matter of resetting the router, and everything was fixed. Then, in about the third month of owning the router, they began using the Tablet PC's more often and had constant connection problems. I went in to diagnose the problem, thinking that the problem might be the tablets as they were identifying the router as an unsecure connection (it was WPA/TKIP). I made sure that Windows and all drivers were updated. I tried to connect to the router when standing right next to it, but was unable. I discovered that my PDA also identified the connection as unsecured. I made sure that the router had the latest updates and then I checked its logs and discovered that it had been reporting several errors:1. It would say that it couldn't create an association with the client trying to connect, but then, immediately afterward, would say that the client had been authenticated. (The client wasn't connected)2. It would say that the clients were using a kind of encryption that it didn't understand (or somesuch).3. It said, at least once, that too many clients were connected to the router (even though there were only five computers in the office and the thing is licensed for ten), so it couldn't accept any more connections. It said this when reporting elsewhere that there were only three computers connected (one of which was not actually connected at the time).I unplugged the router and plugged it back in and the tablets connected immediatley. I went to the Sonicwall forums and found that problems like this were quite common (as were stories of consultants with clients angry about this). It seems that the thing "freaks out" on a fairly regular basis and then just drops connections and doesn't let them re-connect.I had already spent several hours confirming that it was the router that was at fault and so, at this time, I recommended to my client that they get rid of this and buy a D-Link for $50. They did, it worked without a hitch.I've already done several hours of free work for them trying to get my recommendation to work and now I'm trying to return the router for my client, so they aren't out $450 (or I'm not out $450, since I recommended the thing). I called Sonicwall and was forwarded to sales and then to the "account manager for my territory" who basically told me that there isn't a darn thing that Sonicwall will do for me and kept trying to get me to talk to tech support (even after I told him that my client had purchased a new router that was working just fine), but I already spent so many hours pinning the problem on the router and wasting my client's time, and my clients were already so frustrated with the thing (and, by proxy, me) that I don't want to spend a couple of more hours trying to fix this very badly put-together product (it was noted a few times in the forums that this appears to be just a normal Sonicwall firewall/router with Wi-Fi slapped on as an afterthought) and frustrating my clients any further (and shutting down their network again). He said that there was nothing that Sonicwall could do about it and that I have to return the product to Amazon who, I think he said, will then try to pass it back to their Sonicwall reseller and they will, I think, consult Sonicwall support, so my client may or may not get any money back. I wasn't sure on those last two bits.One way or another, this guy was wayyyy more concerned about getting me to keep the router than satisfying a consultant who has been responsible for the sale of several of his company's products. A mistake that I won't make again.
I haven't used this yet, I am merely posting to alert people that the set I bought 11/07 does not have the CARCINOGEN OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICANT label on the headphones. I am guessing they revamped them. I am giving it 5 stars because I can't say otherwise. Sorry
I followed the install instructions to the letter, but the install program started giving me an error that I couldn't get past. I downloaded the latest install from the Linksys web site and got past the point where I had been getting the error, but I couldn't get the print server to connect to my wireless network. When I had the print server connected to my network via an Ethernet cable, it detected the attached printer but couldn't even print a test page successfully. This product was a complete waste of time.
I upgraded from a Palm m130 when the m515 price dropped recently. The m515 has a larger screen. The amount of text you see on the screen is the same, but all the letters are larger making it much easier to read. I find this a big plus.The m515 is nearly 50% thinner (0.5 vs. 0.9 inch) and is lighter (4.9 vs. 5.4 oz) which makes a world of difference if you want to carry it around in your pocket. I found I was always leaving my m130 somewhere due to the bulk, then the annoying task of hunting around to find it - and eventually likely to lose it that way.I compared m515 vs. Sony PEG SJ33, to my mind its closest competitor and priced the same. Palm wins on the form factor, although the Sony has higher resolution, faster processor and more features. But Sony is thicker (0.9 inch) and heavier (6.1 oz). Caution on this comparison, though: Sony data may include its flip cover, whereas Palm data excludes its leather cover.By the way, Palm doesnt say much about that cover - it comes with the product - no need to buy a special cover, in my view. This one works fine. Easy on-off if you don't need it and want ultra-slim for the shirt pocket.The m515 is a very pleasing product to have and to hold (literally). But I would suggest anyone do a close comparison with the SJ33 and see which one fits your own comfort level better.
Love the Milano Small laptop carry bag....very sturdy handles and just right for my small Macbook...
I bought these headphones in 2008 after reading some guy's website about great sounding headphones. I thought that I would give them a try since they were priced for under 20 bucks, and my JBL noise cancellation headphones had just died.All I can say is, "Wow!"These headphonse reproduced the same sound and had better highs than the JBL's that just died. They made all of my music on my iPod come alive and I was hearing all of the reverbs and additional background tracks mixed into the music that I never heard before. The bass was good and the sound reproduction is excellent for the price.You will be hard pressed to find another pair of headphones that produce the same sound quality for the same price. Every person that I let hear these headphones instantly buy a pair.They also come with a hassle free lifetime warranty, which I did use. Simply send them to Milwaukee with a return address and you will receive another pair of headphones in less than two weeks with no questions asked. Sweet!Sennheiser nor Grado does that for less than 20 bucks!
This radio is horrible! The CD player stopped working after 4 months of use and the speakers were constantly fading on it's own!!
I owned a Photosmart 612 for about a year before the motor on the camera went and none of the pictures would not focus. That made what was a mediocre camera turn into a paperweight. Since the 612 isn't sold anymore, my service plan replaced it with an 812. Three weeks into ownership it too has turned into a paperweight, the flash no longer works.My advice to buy a digital camera from an actual camera manufacturer.
I tried all 3 computer but never work for me .my opinion no rate for this product bottom line product .In short skip this product
I bought an ipod 40GB for last christmas. By May of last year the screen died and the ipod was replaced with a refurbished model even though I had paid five months before for a NEW one. Now it's february one year and one month later and I brought my non-functioning ipod to the apple store and was told the harddrive was dead and all the could do is sell me a new one. The person told me it was obviously well cared for but the hard drives don't always last and that's all he could do for me after a year.Now I know why apple does so well with the ipod product line. It's because consumers have to replace them with new models every year!I'm very disappointed with this product and if you want one either accept that after a year it may die suddenly or make sure you purchase apple care and expect to be sending it in every six months and receiving refurbished models to replace your new one.
Nice to see a US quality made player. I actually took this player apart and it is put together with quality craftsmanship. I was impressed. The user manual was not very helpful, I didn't care because i usually don't look at them anyway. After I loaded the software into my PC and connected the USB cable everything made sense. Nice video converter program, easy to use.Drag & drop uploading just like moving files around in Windows. You can drag files from any PC in the network.
I am very glad I bought this case for my Garmin. Not only have I dropped the GPS on numerous occasions but it keeps the rain and dirt off of it too. The screen on my GPS is like new and I've had it for two years with the carrying case. I do have to clean the clear window from time to time on the inside and outside but that's to be expected. This is well worth the money spent.
When I was first considering TIVO, I wondered if it was just a glorified VCR. I mean, after all, its basic function is to record television shows so you can watch them when you want. But that's really just scratching the surface...First of all, you can watch a pre-recorded program while recording something else. Try doing that with a VCR...However, where TIVO shines is its menu-driven programming. TIVO does what every cable programming guide should do -- you can sort programs by date, channel, title, time, actor, director, sports team, and so on. The season pass can be set to catch programs you know you want, but also programs you didn't even realize were playing. (For example, I'm a Nebraska football fan, and TIVO has caught replays of previous games on sports channels in the middle of the night -- I would've never known about these unless I spent my day reading TV Guide.) Brilliant!For those of you terrified by the blinking 12:00 on your VCR, be warned -- TIVO definitely isn't &quot;Plug and Play&quot;, particularly if you have a cable box. Likewise, you won't be able to watch other live programming while recording unless you have multiple inputs in your TV (preferably a coaxial and a component input) and you split your cable or antenna signal. TIVO does offer a directed setup, but be prepared -- the first update takes several hours, so you technophiles can't just &quot;play&quot; with the equipment immediately.You also can't record two programs at the same time, which you can do with Scientific Atlanta's new cable boxes. I've tried the SA boxes, though, and while you can record two shows at once, you don't get the intuitive menus like you do in TIVO.You'll need a telephone jack near the TIVO for programming updates, and you'll shell out for a monthly (or lifetime) programming fee in addition to the cost of the box. When all is said and done, though, I'm absolutely hooked. If you watch at least a modest amount of television, this is a &quot;must have&quot; piece of equipment.This is highly recommended, despite the difficult setup and modest shortcomings.
Well I got this earlier this year after my one year old macbook broke down. I pretty much got this exact model just minus the blu-ray. I really like this computer it handles Vista nicely with all that memory and such a fast processor. Its specs are better than the new macbook and yet it is cheaper. Also the graphics card is surprisingly good. I could play medieval 2 total war on high settings fine. The only problem I have is with the trackpad. It can sometimes get annoying and jump around also it isn't as slick and easy to glide over as it. I recommend this computer as substitute for the macbook because of its great price and specs.Charlie
I read the reviews prior to purchasing this hard drive, which is my first one. Jaguar immediately opened a prompt to format the MiniMax 500 GB ext. drive. I clicked okay. The formating took place immediately and my files are working perfectly. I was concerned about the review that stated that the drive was noisy. I heard a humming sound the first few days that it was running. But the humming was not constant. After a few days the drive is totally quiet. I mean quiet. The humming sound is no more. The only time I hear it is when Jaguar performs a back-up onto the drive. I am very happy with the performance of this drive.The reason why I did not give it 5 stars is because the three 2.0 ports do not function properly. If I plug in a printer or a jump drive, the port does not operate it. Perhaps it was not designed to do so. To be honest I really did not investigate this but usually Jaguar does pic up the signal when an external device is available for use. I have a four socketed 2.0 external port that is plugged into the back of my Imac, but it does not have enough power to operate my printer, scanner or even my Ipod, thus I have to plug these devices as needed. I was hoping that the three ports in back of the Iomega would remedy this problem for me.Over all I am not disappointed with its performance, but I will be contacting Iomega concerning the usefulness of the three ports on the back of the hard drive.Bobbi
Raynox makes fine optics for attachment to fixed lenses. This adapter is needed for Raynox lenses added to the Nikon Coolpix 5700. The adapter tube is made of excellent quality and works well with both the Nikon camera and the Raynox wide angle lens. A good value.
I was going to buy this from Apple, but found a lighting deal for it. I think the stand is great, and I spend endless hours on my computer as I am a software engineer.
These speakers work ok, and handle lots of power, but the sound reproduction is not very good. They are supposed to be three-way speakers, but the higher notes like cymbals aren't there, and compared to my $50 Jensens in the basement, these speakers sound like a very cheap boombox.I realize that these are very low-price speakers, but I bought them because the rave reviews made me think I was going to get something as good as my relatively cheap Jensens.Usually with a 2-way or a 3-way speaker, you can put your ear in front of the tweeter and hear all the highs, but I'm not sure the tweeters are even functional.That said, the cases are reasonable quality and it comes with nice mounting brackets and I will keep them. But they were not the bargain I was hoping for.
Great picture! Can't go back to watching non HDTVs. Spoiled. Great service! Delivered right to the door of the apartment. Easy setup. Delivered before projected date just in time to watch the Master's golf tornament.
I got this for my APS-C camera so it gives 1.5x the zoom of 70-300. The images are sharp, much sharper than my 18-200. It's only at 300mm that they fall off, but not dramatically.The VR works like a champ, it clicks once and hums while you have the focus activated and silent otherwise.The lens is fairly heavy but great quality.
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.
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.
ive had a clarion eq in every system ive had i started to build a new system so when it was time to get the eq i said i cant go wrong with a clarion found it it was a great price so i got the eq746 i was happy when i got it for the first time i have to say this thing is junk so i asked around and alot of people said these things r like a xbox360 some of this style eather work great or junk from the start i really hope the next one i get will b one of the good ones plus when i got it the fuse was blown and i jus took it out of the box i should have known i was going to have problems its a shame i really like clarion eqs thay never let me down till now
I love my Multi Card Reader, we got new phones for Christmas that take pictures and we just take the chip from our phone and place it into the Disk Reader and copy our pictures to the computer! It is simple to use and Great!
I've been looking at satellite radios for quite some time, debating on which model would suit me best as my first satellite radio receiver. When I saw this model and its price, it got my attention. Compared to other more expensive models, I just couldn't see spending a hundred dollars or so for features I don't really need. I just want sometime to listen to on the road or at home.I've had this radio for a couple of days now and I'll have to say that I'm quite surprised. The single line display scrolls titles like on Winamp. It can be flipped when mounted on the visor. The antenna is pretty good; I used it both indoors in my upper story apartment and was amazed that I was able to get a signal. In the car, I put the antenna on my dash and it worked well enough on the road. The FM transmitter seemed capable enough to get a strong signal to my FM antenna. In fact, when I turned off the receiver, I noticed that there was a radio station playing on the same frequency. I don't live in a big city with powerful kilowatt FM transmitters, so your mileage may vary (so to speak). If needed, an FM modulator relay could be bought to ensure a strong signal gets to your car's radio. This radio has an audio line out plug, which provides good quality audio. I'm having a blast tuning through all the Sirius channels!Oh, and the interface takes some getting used to. There is a "Menu" key that exists only on the remote (but holding down the Select button on the reciever will achieve the same function). The remote is a decent size (compared to some of the more expensive models). Once you get used to the interface, though, it becomes much easier to get what you want done. I love the blue LED screen, it makes the unit seem more upscale than it is. The unit does get quite warm to the touch, but the visor clip gives about 1/2" separation between the radio and the visor so ventilation shouldn't be a problem if the packaged mounting parts are used.
I bought this at Office Depot with a rebate so I paid about 30.00. Since the beginning, the paper jams all the time and it hasn't even fed into the machine. It takes about 10 trys to finally get a copy. Faxing worked better, but sometimes that shows jamming also. I want to take it back and smash it to death on the sidewalk outside the store. I am shopping for a new copy/fax.
Ever since I got my first plasma TV, I have been looking for extra cleaning cloths that match the kind that came with the TV.This appears to be it :)
This lens is very good, and very powerful. The VR is really efficient: with good light, you can take picture without tripod at 300mm without any trouble.The only cons I have is when the light is not strong enough: this lens needs a lot of light.. or a tripod. Otherwise your pictures will be blurry.But for this price and this great quality, I don't really care and I am enjoying it!!
i don't get tired with this product to do my music or better say record it. thanks so much. thanks.
I owned an old MX and it did the job very well. Unfortunately it broke and I needed a new mouse. The G5 is pretty much identical to the MX. The weights are nice I suppose, but I think one you load them all in, you won't ever change it. I put all the heavy weights in, and I can't really feel that it's any heavier than the heavier mice I've used in the past. I was expecting some mass after loading it all, but it felt a little heavier than a light mouse.I haven't seen a major performance difference yet in games. I may not be at the caliber where a mouse would make a difference though. Still, it's a good mouse, works like it should and is a good replacement for my old mouse - has all the same buttons, which I am very happy with.Oh, it glides a lot better than my old mouse though. Like ice! But that may also be because the G5 is new. After some time, I can imagine that the pads become a little rough. My old mouse (MX) was more than 5 years old, so I guess one could expect a difference in gliding performance.
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.
i've looking for this item fro a long time ago finally i got. it it is so cool from the color to every thing else
I have found these earphones to be really comfortable, and the audio quality is good. Yes the foam covering has come off eventually but that took some time, and wear and tear. Good value for money.
I purchased this product in 7/2007 as a backup storage device for my mac mini (duo core). It worked as expected until 11/2007, at which time it nearly ruined my computer by causing it to over heat. I verified this cause at the apple store, using their diagnostic devices. I have purchased since then two different WD My Books (professional model) and am very pleased with them. I RECOMMEND NOT GETTING THIS PRODUCT!
I bought this item because of good reviews. However, the one I got had no sound when you plugged the microphone which should be plug and play. I returned and got another one but I had the same problem. I called the manufacturer and it was verified there was technical issues. I do not know if it is just a fluke but both of items I got were defective. Needless to say I do not have one now.
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.
I have had this product for a couple of months now and loved it, until it stopped working randomly. I have tried it in a number of computers and I get nothing. Just from reading reviews in various places, the drive seems to stop working for a lot of people after 2 - 5 months. Its very annoying since Lexar is advertising its &quot;durability&quot;. It seems to be hit or miss. Some say they have used it a ton and never had a problem and many seem to have it suddenly break down as it did to me. It was cheap though and for the price it was a nice little toy, but it clearly isn't really much more then a toy. If you get one, be sure to backup your files to a computer often as you risk losing all your saved data someday. All in all, I would not recommend it. Price is good, but remember, you get what you pay for.
I was looking around for a good while for a keyboard. I work at a computer more than 8 hours a day, and I spend a good amount of my free time using stumble upon when I could be doing other things...After years of sitting at a computer, my left wrist began to go numb. I felt a tingling in my fingers.I went out a purchased a glove and that helped immensely. My desk I think also contributed...but the most immediate change I could make was the keyboard. I wasnt sure which one was right, there were some that looked nice and had a cheaper price...but I wasnt to sure.This one actually seemed a little pricier and the picture looked a little funny. I went with the reviews and I'm happy I did.The keyboard is a bit gigantic and I use the 'F' keys alot for work so it took a day or 2 to get back to my regular speed, but its well worth it. I can type again without the glove and the numbing sensation went away. If you have doubts about price or the clunky look of the keyboard, stop doubting. Its an excellent product. These were the concerns I had while looking for something and if you have gotten here, you're probably in the same boat. Your hours of keyboard shopping are over, go ahead get and place your order.
When you're dealing with small speakers, somethings gotta give. You can't have full bass, great tone, tight construction, and a decent price. These speakers offer very little bass, but very good midrange and high end. There are never any rattles. This alone is a miracle for small speakers. The price is a little high, but very good when compared to other speakers of this quality.I have used these speakers for music and podcasts in my house, in a meeting room and in the middle of a park. Since I'm not trying to blow out the windows, they pack more than enough power. With a set of rechargable batteries they make a take anywhere alternative. I have packed them in the inside pocket of my jeans jacket, but they're really a little to heavy for that. A backpack is a far better method.All of these comments show a balancing act, that was done very well. There are however a couple things that could be changed without having any effect on quality OR manufactoring price. My biggest pet peave and it is not only on this product but on every product with an auto-off feature. When you have an auto-off it does not mean there doesn't need to be an off button. The only way to definately turn off these speakers is to close the case. This means dissconnecting the wires. The auto-off doesn't always work. I come back the next day and the batteries are dead because it was on all night when my iPod shut off after forty seconds. It should be made so that when you turn the volume down all the way it shuts off.
I bought this print server to use with my macintosh system. The box said it was compatible with OSX. Well--many hours and several calls to tech support and a visit to CompUSA's Apple Store later, the thing still doesn't work. The documentation is in a word, scanty. The instructions for Mac users presume a knowledge base which is not common in the average Mac user. I spent two hours at the CompUSA Apple store working with the Apple professional trying to get the thing to work. The setup requires typing into the Unix terminal--not something most Mac users feel comfortable with. Even the Hawking tech support guy said my unit must be broken--but another unit we opened at CompUSA didn't work either. So...I will probably return this item, although I really don't want to--there isn't anything else like it on the market. That's why I give it two stars instead of one--because apparently some people have gotten it to work, and it is a nicely priced, unique bit of hardware. Sigh.
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 have not had my Canon MP600 long but I can tell you I like it above all others I have had.It is of course an all in one and does all its jobs very nicely.I would buy another Canon in a heart-beat, though I hope to have this one a long time.I love it.PSWashington State
I love my Ipod, holds an amazing amount of music, photos and videos.
This charger looks like a box but delivers a full charge for your SanDisk Sansa MP3 player in a few hours. The charger has a LED ligth that let's you know it's charging. The 4 ft power cord is durable and the snap in works great and releases easily from the Sansa-some after market adapters don't release easliy. This is one charger you won't be dissapointed you bought and it lasts.A long term satisfied Amazon customer
I purchased this cartridge because Amazon said it would replace the cartridge in my HP LaserJet 1320. The HP cartridge is a Q5949A. This cartridge replaces the "Q2613X" ONLY. It might work flawlessly in the right machine, but don't use it on a 1320 series.
I was quite happy with how easy it was to setup this router. Got it up and running with my PowerBook and WPA2 quickly with no hitches. One minor annoyance was that many of the settings changes force a reboot of the router. Not a big deal since changes are infrequent after initial setup, but most other routers don't need to do it.My enthusiasm diminished after a few days of use when the internet connection just went away. The router wasn't locked up - I could still login to its web interface, and all status indications were normal - but I couldn't get to anything beyond the router. Reseting the router fixed the problem - no need to restart the cable modem or the computer. Same thing happened a few days later, so I updated the firmware. That reduced the frequency of the problem, but it stills needs to be reset about once a week. That's not acceptable performance.Update May 2007:I would now lower my rating to 1 star. The need for resets has become more frequent, and on several occasions it was necessary to reset the router to defaults and reload the network configuration. A recent firmware update not only failed to correct the lock-up problem, but also caused performance problems where loading web sites would stall out for minutes at a time. Reverting to the previous firmware returned performance to normal. I know it's consumer-grade electronics, but that's no excuse for not working properly. This product is not worth the hassle at any price.
i think this cable is amazing! it improved picture quality by about 10 folds its an amazing piece of technology. all my life i have searched for such a cable, and now i have founded. i am so pleased. i highly recommend this
Don't waste your money on this product. It only has a 90 day warranty and I had one fail in the first 90 days and the second one only lasted long enough to finish the warranty. Save you money look elsewhere for a better product.
Have owned for 2 months and working great, well worth $200. Also purchased 2 year extended warranty. As long as you don't need the flatbed scanner portion on the 3055 for an additional $100, this is a great fax/printer/copier. I use in a small office where we get 50 faxes per day. I do not have it hooked up to a PC as it is not network friendly. 12A Toner is inexpensive at $60 and quick and easy to change. Says good for 2000 copies. Only negative is you cannot add to a network, wired or wireless. The 3050 costs about the same as the old brother toner & drum replacements. The Brother is now in the trashcan and lovin the HP 3050.
So basically, I have a 400+ dollar paperweight. As has been mentioned several times, the OS X compatibility issue is a major problem. Furthermore, as another reviewer cited, Epson DOESN'T CARE! I cannot get it to work with my Firewire connection (despite my Ipod, scanner and digital camera all working fine on firewire). Epson said to "call Apple", that it was "their problem" and they have never heard of anyone having a problem with firewire, and that "obviously the firewire port doesn't work!" HAH! There are complaints all over the internet about this!Please, please don't waste your money on this. I am sure it works fine with Windows, but doesn't Epson understand that a lot of the digital imaging people out there are Mac users!?!? I am currently awating a call back from an "escalator" - a person who deals with people like me that won't accept that I have to buy a new PC to use this. If it says OS 10.2.5 compatible on the box, I am not letting them off the hook till it works.Oh, by the way, the tech support number they give you is fully automated and you can't talk to a "real" person, no matter what numbers you hit. I had to call a bunch of different departments, but the number to talk to a live tech support person is 562-276-7296 (in California). Maybe I can save someone a few frustrating phone calls. That will get you a live person, not that they even help.I'm sorry HP - I am coming back!!! I learned my lesson!!!!
This is my second dig camera. This a570is does eveything I would ever want to do, and some things I'll never do. Pictures are great, my hobby is saltwater aquariums, and it takes beautiful pics of my tank. I'm sure my friends and family are getting tired of getting all my pics! Lots of fun!
I had high hopes for this drive. First it was noisy due to a cheap fan. Then today only 6 months after I ordered it - it failed - I lost 400GB of data most of which I had backed up because the drive wasn't acting right before. I'd stay away from this line. Get a seagate or maxtor or something that works.
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 the cables today and they work great. The cables are much heavier duty and higher quality than I expected for this very low price. Highly recommended. excellent seller and arrived quickly.
I'm extremely impressed how with well this TCC phono preamp sounds. I also use a more expensive Music Fidelity V-LPS and found the TCC is be almost as good. The Music Fidelity V-LPS costs x4 times a TCC! One downside, however, is that this TCC phono preamp is only for moving magnet (MM) cartridges or for *high-output* moving coil (HO-MC) cartridges. It is not well suited for standard (low-output) moving coil cartridges. When you spend more money for a higher end phono preamp like the V-LPS, you usually get inputs for both the MM and MC cartridge types.Some reviewers have criticized the cheap "switch-mode" wall wart included with older TCC units. The unit I received had a traditional linear (non-switch-mode) power supply and made no digital hash-type noise common with many switch-mode power supplies. It appears that TCC is listening to their customers on this issue. Good job, TCC!I'm currently using my TC-750LC with a Denon DL-160 cartridge and the sound is extremely nice. This TCC phono preamp is a very good value and will suit the needs of all but the most demanding Hi-Fi listeners. If you are using a modern turntable with an integrated phono preamp built into the turntable, you'll likely find that switching to an external phono preamp like this TCC unit will give you improved sound from your LPs. Even the integrated phono preamps built into the higher cost turntables like the Stanton ST150 can't match the quality of sound you'll get from one of these beautifully designed TCC units.
If you are looking for an excellent 1080p big screen but don't want to shell out close to 3 grand, then this is the TV for you. I did EXTENSIVE research before finally settling on this model. I compared it to the Sony SXRD's, the mitsubishi 1080p's, and many others. None could compete with the total package that Samsung offers.The picture on this TV is amazing and if you are new to HD, then I guarantee it will blow you away. Right now I think that DLP's like this one get you by far the best picture for your money. LCD's and Plasma's can certainly compete, but only if you are willing to put up between 3 and 5 grand for your set. If you try to pick up an LCD or Plasma in this price range, you're probably going to see inaccurate colors, washed out blacks, and you'll never see full 1080p resolution.Settling on this particular set wasn't really that difficult once I'd thoroughly examined the competition. The Sony SXRD's have an equally fantastic picture, and plenty of inputs and features, but they run you about 400 to 500 more for the same screen size. They even lack an important feature in that although they also display a native 1080p resolution, they can't accept a 1080p signal through HDMI, which means your Bluray/HDDVD/PS3 will have to send a 1080i signal to get upconverted (2005 SXRD's only, the 2k6 SXRD's have this feature but will cost you an additional 300-500 bucks).The outward design of this model also shames the competition. It has by far the smallest cabinet of any 50" DLP that I've seen, taking up the absolute minimum in space. Although it isn't totally flat like an LCD or Plasma, you will be amazed at how slim this TV really is (barely a foot deep). My 1998 Sony VVega 27" CRT is at least twice this deep, not to mention about twice as heavy and almost as wide! This is because Samsung designed the set with hidden speakers underneath the screen and a glossy 3/4 inch framing on the outside and top edges. This is a cleverly designed and darn slick looking set, believe me.The only reason to pass up on this TV is if you are absolutely set on having the completely flat cabinet that you can hang on the wall and whatnot. If this is the case then DLP technology is not for you, and I would recommend the Sony Bravia line(much more expensive). But if you are a real videophile like me and want the absolute best picture for your money, then stop searching, you have found your set.As a sidenote, the service from Amazon was superb. They shipped it for free and had it delivered even sooner than I expected. The price was also about $0.00 cheaper than at Circuit City, so this was a no brainer purchase from Amazon.
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 was originally looking at the SD2800, but then noticed that the 1800 has the same features for less money. The picture quality is top notch on my &quot;regular&quot; TV. I don't plan to by HD anytime soon so I did not go for the progressive scan. The MP3 playback is good as long as your recordings are of high quality but there are a few restrictions -- names can only be 8 charaters (DOS format) with the .mp3 extension and it can only handle 254 songs (I think that's the number) per disc even though you can usually put more songs than that on a CD. The remote is very easy to use the only drawback being that it has no controls for your TV (volume) like others I've seen. Overall a great budget player!
Had a hard time finding these in stores (everything is HD now, which my camera doesn't support). My old one, which lasted at least 6 years, bit the dust just before halloween, and I had to have pictures of the kids in costume for the grandparents. This arrived in just two days, worked fine, and saved the day.
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.
But it does not come with real instructions. no description of the process. No feedback from the PYLE website/Customer contact feedback.
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.
I needed to clean my camera lens but I am completely new to owning a DSLR. I looked on amazon and came across this and I am so glad that I did. My lens looks better than new now. I have been using it for a couple of months now and it is still as good as new. I like that it is retractable it makes it great for carrying around in my bag for on the go cleaning. Also, It prevents the brush bristles from bending and getting ruined. This was the first product I used and I will not be switching anytime soon.
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.
Loved it. I can play games with the whole family now on the itouch and everyone can hear and be involved. So compact and loud for it's size. Love it. Buy it...
If you are looking to protect your computer and add a little color into your life, this is your product!!! I always get compliments on my computer. But I am more concerned with how thick the plastic is to protect my hard earned investment... Sleek, strong, stylish. BUY IT!!
I bought this lens to replace the kit lens that came with the Pentax K-x. I wanted something with a bit more range and was willing to give up a wider angle.The lens is bigger than I expected, about 1.5x the size of the standard 18-55mm kit lens on the k-x. Despite the size, it's still very light weight, roughly the same weight as the kit lens. The body is all plastic, with grippy zoom and focus rings.In terms of performance, it's on par with the kit lens in terms of Picture quality and focus speed. It does make for a better portrait lens though with the added range. But all in all, it's a great "do it all" lens for casual shooting (especially considering the price)... Just can't expect that "wow!" factor.Recommended for casual photographers who want a little more zoom range vs the kit lens or as a replacement for the kit lens.3.5 Stars for the lens build and performance4.5 Stars for the price.
We love our shiny new iPod in the Gargan House of Love.What I love about my little iPod is that it does everything that it says it's going to do. It plays music (rock on dude), it stores photos (is she really wearing that?) and it plays solitaire (no - the black 10 on the red jack!).It's also easy to use, the battery life is about what they say it is and it has a monster hard drive.A couple of minor quibbles. Why no dock thrown in? For all that money you would think a guy could get a docking system! Why no case thrown in? Why no power adaptor thrown in so you can charge the thing out of a power outlet? All of this stuff costs more money and adds the best part of another $75 to the purchase price.But it does have a 60 gig hard drive.Oh yeah - and it looks cool too.
My Lexar 256 MB JumpDrive 2.0 Pro has never failed since I purchased it 2 years ago. It has behaved perfectly, with no files ever lost or corrupted. This morning I unwittingly threw it into the washing machine (it was hidden in the pocket of some trousers) and didn't find it until the entire wash cycle had been completed. It came out slightly damp; once it dried off, I gingerly inserted it into the USB drive, expecting complete malfunction with all my files gone. But, no! It was as if nothing had happened: everything was intact and still working! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
I purchased my Tungsten E Handheld in January and yesterday,March 23,the handheld would not turn on. I tried to work through Palm Customer support since it is covered for 90 days from date of purchase and WHAT A NIGHTMARE. If you speak Indian or Pakistani you may be ok but, it was like talking to a machine with no clue of what you are attempting to describe to them. Everything was like scripted... so... I contacted Amazon and EUREKA!!! in spite of their 30 day return policy, they are sending me a replacement unit. Let's see how long this one will function; after reading some of the other reviews, probably not to long. I bought this based on positive reviews and now it seems I have purchased an expensive piece of junk. DO NOT BUY PALM PRODUCTS BUT, DO TRUST THAT AMAZON WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT.
I would have given the iPod a 0 but it won't let me. I bought my iPod a little over a year ago and it has broken twice(bad hard drive both times). If you buy an iPod I suggest you get it with an extended warranty. I would however recommend not buying an iPod at all, find another brand mp3 player it will be less expensive and probably not break as often. Oh yeah, to top it off, all of the accesories for the iPod are a rip off.UPDATE...Well it finally happened. My third and final ipod broke two weeks ago. That's 3 broken ipods in 2 years. Keep in mind that I was very careful with all three of them. So they didn't break from abuse. I have recently purchased a 30gig Zune. I will never buy another apple product after the horrible experience I've had with the ipod.
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.
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.
I've rocked out anApple 2 GB iPod Nano Whitefor a while and loved the mobility and such but figured since I'm heading off to an out of state college next year I'm gonna want more then 2GB storage space...which brought me to this iPod video. The upgrade in space is amazing and you dont lose too much of the great mobility the nano affords you. Costs a bit more then then nano but if you search out for one you can find one at a decent price. I got mine for $120 through an Amazon registered seller and it's been perfect.I highly reccomend for college kids since you and your room mate may differ on what to watch and you might have some down time between classes but not enough to go back to the dorm or lug out and get all set up with a laptop.Also highly reccomend for somebody whose nano just doesnt hold enough.
We purchased a new TV but my hubby's old headset would not work with the new one. What to do?? Hubby is very hearing impared and in able for him to enjoy the TV I needed to get him something to accomodate his weakness. I purchased the new Sony MDR-DS3000 infrared Wireless Digital Surround Headphones from Amazon. Thanks to Amazon he now can enjoy all of the programs on TV.
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.
I am very impressed with this lens. It is wonderfully sharp. The auto focus can hunt slightly in dimmer conditions but you would probably expect this with a 4.5 lense. Don't let this stop you at all. I would by it all over again for sure. By the way, I bought mine from ritz camera (.com) on Sunday and delivered on Thurs. (I paid $504 due to the $25 off for using paypal plus free shipping and no tax). Many photos are better than my 18-200mm VR lens. I'm so glad I bought this as the extra reach is going to help me out on the softball field where my 200mm was just short. One other thing I noticed was it is slightly noisier than my 18-200mm VR (but not terribly much more). It is enough to notice, but no show stopper. Your going to love the photos you get from this. I'm thrilled to have it and now be in the 300mm range. What a keeper. I plan to keep both my 18-200 and my 70-300. Mine comes with a 5 year warranty directly from Nikon.
nice and big, clear display. I was a little worried that I would pay the price of buying a less expensive monitor, but it works great, has crystal clear image and easy to use and hook up. Highly recomenended. no problems yet, had it for a months.
I bought this fan for my husband as a Christmas gift this year - aside from the fact that appliances are usually boring gifts he loves it! We both do. Its quiet enough to not keep us awake at night, and the remote makes it even handier to keep in the bedroom. I paid around [$$] for it, and its worth every penny in my book.
Live in Philadelphia about 6 miles from the TV stations. Was getting good OTA signal strength before digital switch for my local NBC station. After the digital switch the signal strength dropped. tried moving my antenna, didn't work. Bought this piece of JUNK over Amazon.Installed today to get better OTA digital signal. No change in strength of signal. Total waste of my hard earned [...]Gave it one star because there is no way to give negative stars.Don't Waste your money.
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You're better off going to CVS to get a refill before buying this refill. I purchased it and my printer would not pick it up. Went and purchased one from the store, had no problem with it.
I've been using this type of tissue for the past three years and always have a little booklet in my camera bag. It doesn't scratch the glass (though the dust in the paper might) and I feel more comfortable using a few new sheets than relying on a microfiber cloth which may have collected much more dust over the course of a week-long hike.
It's great for a family that needs versatility. If you have children entering high school, it's perfect for student projects because of its flexibility. Pictures look beautiful, but it is still cheaper to mail out digital files for printing in the long run. Can be a little slow when it warms up but I'll wait fine knowing that the printer will produce just what I need.
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
I had to play a bit with the installation wizard and, while the installation instructions say that you can disconnect the ethernet cable between the router and the server after installation, I have to leave them connected. Otherwise, it works fine using WPA and the parallel connection. Good range throughout my house. Got a good buy on it--under $50.
The product works perfectly as advertised and was shipped quickly and without hassle. A+ highly recommended.
Just got my Rebel XT, and I can put into words how much fun it is to take pictures. I have used film SLRs for over 20 years. Then a couple of years ago I bought a Nikon point and shoot. But I still preferred my film slr, except for that fact that I had to buy film, take the pictures, then wait for the results. I used the point and shoot more and more, for the instant results. But my wife and I got frustrated with the lag time, and the fact that most of the pictures with the point and shoot had to be posed. When I used my old Minolta (x700) and Nikon(N6006) slrs, all the pictures were spontaneous and captured the moments as they occurred. We were never able to do that with the Point and Shoot. So we decided to bite the bullet and buy into the DSLR world. I looked and compared for months on the best camera. "What brand should I buy?, How many MP? What price range??????What sold me on the Canon was the cost and the quality of pictures it takes. I could have bought a more expensive camera, but then that would have left me with little money to add on. I took one piece of advice from the message boards and that was to not worry about the camera body, invest your money in glass. And coming from the film slr world that makes perfect sense. So we bought the Rebel XT.I have had it for two days and can only say how great it is. I love being able to compose pictures like I use to do with my film slrs, but being able to see the results instantly. I love being able to make adjustments and reshoot it instantly, not a week later when I got the film back. Yesterday I fired off 150 shots, which I never would have done with the film SLR, because of cost, and I probably would be waiting for the shutter on my point and shoot.I know the Rebel isn't the perfect camera. I wish I had a bigger LCD and the grip was a little more comfortable, but that is superficial. It is what is on the inside that counts. I compare it to owning a Toyota; it isn't the most luxurious car, but it gets the job done. I would love to have the BMW, but I can do most of the same things with the Toyota.
I bought this television based on it being the highest rated by Consumer Reports and I am pleased. Great picture and sound. I really think the review would be better if I could tell you what it was like 3 years from now. Still, the 1080 is impressive. Also, I bought this through Amazon via Tiger Direct. The shipping was less than 5 days, a very nice extra.
Battery charger works great, cheaper than store bought charger. I don't think my battery works though.
I have owned several cameras but this was my first (and last)Minolta and the worst camera in my experience. I really thought that the Minolta name implied a certain degree of high quality - I was wrong. What good are 4 Megapixels if the camera can't be used in normal circumstances. (Stick with Canon, Nikon, Olympus and even Kodak)Pros--Excellent clarity and true colors at close range (outdoors in good lighting only)--Almost always excellent photo quality outdoors in daylight--True flesh tones and colorsConsBattery life is horrible - Even with the expensive enclosed battery I operated the camera for about 30 pictures before wiping it out.I wound up buying 8 rechargable AA batteries (2100ma) and constantly had to change them out--digital display had to be kept off in order to save battery life--impossible to use in low light for subjects beyond 6 feet--camera took over 10-15 seconds to adjust itself for dim indoor use - you will miss a lot of shots (People posing for these shots always wound up with a look of irritation that the shots were taking so long to take.)--terrible photo quality (clarity and color) results indoors or outdoors in dim light. Camera can't focus and adjust beyond 6'--The lens takes forever to telescope in and out when turning it on or shutting it down.--Terrible preset adjustments don't improve performance - almost always make it worse--Manual settings are very difficult to set due to the maze or menus you have to navigate through--Anything above a 100 ISO setting produced so much noise thatthe pictures were rendered usless-- very long refractory time between shots - takes forever for it to recharge itself between pics-- takes a very long time to save each pic
Positive aspects: Does stay in your ears, affordableNegative aspects: *MUDDY* bass, unbalanced soundOVERALL: Not recommended.
It is amazing how much better my low light pics turn out using this SB-400 over the 'pop-up' flash on my cameras (D40x & D90). This is a no brainer. Buy this flash and get the most out of you Nikon camera. The pics that impress me most are the ones when i bounce the flash off the ceiling (by rotating the built in adjustment) and fill the whole room and subjects with an even light - not the flash in the face and fade to black background.
Of all the CDR's that I've tried, I've never yet had HP CD media fail. I had about a 20% success rate with other brands. Since I have an external HP CD writer, I even contacted HP's support site, thinking there was something wrong with my hardware. But they said to go with HP media, since they're processed with the strictest quality controls in the industry. I thought, yeah, of course they're going to say that. But I've found HP CDRs and CDRWs to be extremely dependable (even though it took me a while to stop holding my breath while the recording time ticked down towards zero!) You can't go wrong with HP CD media.
A friend of mine has this model and I just love it. My next electronic purchase will be this one. Did you know that you can update your online journal with your palm pilot? WOW!
It is good idea to buy used but in case of batteries one should at least know how many hours it has been used,If one can get hardly used battery used once or twice,It will be a big saving.I have bougt a new Camcorder DCR-TRV720E with a NP-F330 battery,with 4 inches screen I need more power of battery if i use my Camcorder throgh screen It can last only one hour, With NP-F550 it will work for two and half hours, if I use with view finder it can last for five hours, but i need more than that which I think will be NP-F960 if I get one with a special price it will be big saving.TanksWaseem
Just recently purchased this item. The sound is great, extremely loud and clear for both DVDs and CDs. It is not the most user friendly piece of equipment ever, it was easy to set up and get working with DVDs, but some other things that you'd think would be simple, like putting CDs on random was suprisingly difficult. The instructions are all but useless.The other thing that is obviously my fault for not realizing it, is it doesn't include digital inputs so you can't listen to cable shows that are broadcast in surround or video games that support surround in true surround. I didn't understand that requirement when I bought it and was disappointed when I figured it out. Seems like a system that nice should have the ability to generate surround sound from an outside source.Also got the wireless rear speaker kit and it has worked really well so far. It will occasionally fight with my wireless laptop if I sit between the unit and back speakers, but it switches channels by itself and works perfectly after a few seconds.
This was my first digital camera and also the worst I can't belive it's still offered on AmazonIt's only 1.3 MP that should be your first tip, it's slow to turn on, slow to take a photo.It eats AA batteries and it takes some of the worst photos I have ever seen.At least it never broke on me.My advice save up for a little more money and buy a real camera.
I bought this Ipod for my husband and he loves it. I tinkered wit getting him a 60GB but he seems really happy that I got this one because it is lighter. He is especially excited about the podcasts from itunes. And e always has pictures to show his friends and co-workeers (he hated carrying pics in his wallet). All in all I really want to trrade my old one in for this one!
I had an Olympus 3040, which my wife took over, but I saw that she didn't always bring it places, because it's odd shape meant getting an medium sized camera bag. We got our nephew an Olympus C-40 when he and his wife had a baby, and they loved it. So, for her birthday this year, I went to get my wife one, only to find out the C-40 Zoom was no longer made, but the C-50 was even better (the new lithium-ion battery has longer life, and the XD Picture Cards are smaller and faster). She brings this camera everywhere, and besides the travel / family picts, she's now starting to take some artistic pictures, as the camera is always with her. If you can afford it, it's a great camera. Only drawback we've seen so far is the 3x optical zoom, and no ability to add an extender - but, I basically knew that going in, so I shouldn't complain!
This works great, I used while on vacation and it always recharged within minutes. I could also listen to my Ipod while having it plugged in, it was really cool.
Arrived earlier than expected. Works wonderfully and at a great price. Won't need to find a replacement for a while.
This is one of the better lens. The only thing that I want more is f2.8 on this baby. It will be a dream come true if Nikon ever build one with a constant f.28 with VR throughout the whole zoom length.
I bought this hair dryer after using one at a Marriott hotel. Ordering online was great and I received the hair dryer within one week which was perfect since I was going on vacation and wanted to take it with me. I love the retractable cord and that the dryer folds in half.Unfortunately, within two weeks of receiving it, and the night before I went away, the switch on the dryer stopped working properly. It only works in the low position. Needless to say, I couldn't bring it on vacation and have been so busy since returning, haven't had a chance to follow up on it. Great idea, just wish it worked out 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!
About 2nd hand Ink Installation: I can tell you that installing those 2nd hand inks causes me a fair share of headaches. The inkjet cartridges for this printer uses a chip, without that chip the printer can't detect the inks. When you buy 2nd hand inks they don't include the chip, so you have to bring the chip over from the original cartridge. THE SECRET is that each chip has it's own code for what color it belongs to. So, for example, only bring over the chip from the "black photo" cartridge to the "2nd hand black photo" cartridge, not to a different color cartridge. Otherwise you'll get all kind errors. The quality is not as good, but you can save lots of money.Disc Printing: I followed an online instructions to enable the printer to allow disc printing, and bought a "CD-tray" to insert the discs. It takes a little time to get everything working though, but it works exceptionally well, the disc looks good and is one of the most useful thing about this printer it seem.Cons: Will not let you print or do anything if any of an ink cartridge is not detected or out of ink. One time it can't detect the "ink level" of a cartridge I just installed, but I held the stop button for a few seconds and the printer accepts the ink.
I've bought a new Mac every three years or so since 1984 and each one has been better than the last.This Intel iMac replaced a G5 iMac. The G5 was a great machine except that the mid-plane assembly had problems twice -- both times when I was in the throes of completing a publishing project. The first time I was able to finish the job on my 14" G3 iBook. But in September the G5 got jittery and wouldn't wake up correctly. I decided that since it was three years old and out of warranty, I might as well get a new one.The new one is just like the old one, only a bit better. It runs Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign all at one time, and it just works.By the way, after Apple opened a store here in Albuquerque, I decided to take the broken-down G5 over to see what was wrong and what it would cost to repair. As I suspected, it had died a slow and painful death from swollen capacitors. The Genius at the bar said, "Sure, we can fix that.""What'll it cost me," I asked."Nothing," he said. It was covered under an extended repair program.Ain't Apple great? (Anyone want to by a wonderful used G5 iMac?)
I bought this for a vacation I just took to Asia and it did the job fine. The first hotel I stayed at, the Holiday Inn in Manila, happened to have two 110 outlets in the bathroom, so I was thinking I bought it for nothing. Anyway, despite not needing to, I did test it out on the room's 220 volt outlets and it worked fine powering my camera and iPod chargers. I actually needed this at my next place, in Hong Kong, and it worked perfectly again, this time with a different plug. So, after my experience in two different countries, I'm pretty confident this thing will work about anywhere. Seems like a good deal.
I WAS TAKEN BY THE LOW PRICE. DOES NOT WORK WELL WITH SONY DVD PLAYERS.LUCKLY I HAVE SONY DVD RECORDER WHICH IT WORKS BETTER. THE PLAYER SHOWS A ERROR MESSAGE. WHICH SAYS "CAN'T PLAY THIS DISC". THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 60% OF THIS TIME.
We purchased this for additional needs we had for fiber patch cables. The product worked just fine and we would recommend the vendor and the product.
Great product, one flaw however, the position of the hand has caused a problem not unlike carpal tunnel
I needed this cable after buying a second computer and a router. I only needed a short cable and this 3-footer worked perfectly.
Holds and tilts my MacBook at just the right angle and high enough to type and scroll on. The design and construction is uber modern. You won't be dissapointed.
After reading other reviews, I purchased the mStand by Rain for a 15 inch MacBook Pro (early 2008). Perfect fit (even when it's in a Speck hard case), height and angle. Easy access to all ports, display release button and slot loading super drive. The stand also holds an older model 15 inch Dell Inspiron 1501 with no problems. So I'm ordering a second one for my husband's PC. Amazon.com has the best price! Thanks.
I can't use any other keyboard. The &#34;straight&#34; type just doesn't cut it after I got used to the curved type. I had to let myself get used to it first. It took maybe a week or so. It's mostly mental. Look at how you type on a normal keyboard: Your left hand only hits certain keys on the left. Same with your right. There's an invisible dividing line between the two &#34;sides&#34; that I had never noticed before. Once I realized this, I was able to &#34;separate&#34; the hands. Now it shouldn't matter where each &#34;side&#34; is physically located. Your left and right hands learn what to do (assuming you know &#34;touch-typing&#34;, that is). The curve of your wrist is not more &#34;natural&#34; (hence the &#34;Natural&#34; part of the name). You don't have to bend them like you do on a normal keyboard.The feel of the keys is super-smooth and easy, with a nice soft sound that lets you know you typed something.The only negative I have is that there are way too many specialized keys that I never use, and I'm a power user. I can't image a normal user learning how to use all those special keys. But the labels on the keys are great. They have two labels on most keys (like F1 and Help on one key) to help beginners.
We got this so we can play movies on our tv and it works pretty well. The picture isn't that great, but that's probably something to do with the conversion process, not the cables. For some reason based on the main picture, I thought it would plug in to the bottom of the zune, but it plugs in to the headphone part (like it shows in the rest of the pictures). Obviously I didn't look at this very closely before buying it, but it works just fine.
We've owned the Sharp LC40D40U for going on three years now and have been happy every day since purchase that we bought it. I'd been hesitant to pull the trigger on a big flat screen and we found this one for an unbelievable deal out of box at a CC store. With an active shelf life of 80,000 hours, buying a floor model was only a slight concern and 3 years later we haven't been proven wrong on that front.We run an Xbox 360 through component, an upscaling DVD (Phillips DVP5960/37), analog cable, and over the air HD through an amplified RCA antenna. The 1080i HD programming over the air is astounding, and the availability has only increased as the DTV transition nears. The upscaling 1080i from the DVD player is amazing too and has reinvigorated our DVD collection and renting habits. The most surprising thing about this TV is its ability to comb out imperfections in a 480i analog signal. When we first plugged it in and connected all our devices and cable it automatically set up and memorized our cable service. We thought sure that the analog cable would look like dog crap on such a large screen, but it actually looked near perfect (no artifacting, no weird jaggies, no dots or dot crawl). Sharp has been manufacturing large scale LCD televisions longer than any other manufacturer and it shows in their product. We wouldn't hesitate to buy this again, even at a higher price than what we paid.Pros - Excellent comb filtering and in-TV upscaling of 480i, fantastic 1080i picture, box design actually looks better to us than a lot of the ones newly availableCons - HDMI inputs are at top of TV (about 2' longer away from bottom), changing channels is *slow* (but this is a side effect of the pro of having AMAZING post signal processing in the TV), remote is a little iffy, but I use a Harmony and so that's not an issueAll in all, pull the trigger if you're even looking at this one. Our next will be a Sharp without a doubt. We couldn't be happier and have been for nearly three years.
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!
It is unfortunate that Canon charges so much for such a simple device. The remote does what it was designed to do, but it should be at half the cost. I had expected a more robust build quality, however it is just a plastic shutter release. One other item that bothers me is the short cable, it would be a better remote switch if the cable were longer. It is too easy to bump the camera with such a short cable.
Unlike what some people are complaining about, I got the item that was pictured. It also works as advertised for my LG Cosmos. There's only one problem I have with this adapter: the connection is finicky. Sometimes if I twist the plug on my phones jack, I can hear the sound go rather quiet. So, either the jack on my phone is bad or the wiring in the adapter isn't the greatest. Regardless, it was only a little over a dollar and still works pretty well so I'm not really complaining.
Unit was non-functional when it arrived. LEDs worked but could not adjust anything with the dials. Opened case and found one of the large connectors was unplugged. The unit now works just fine but is a bit touchy as I have seen others mention. The instructions are somewhat confusing, but not long enough to confuse one for long.It's not that the unit is defective now, it just feels a bit cheap.
I bought this for my one year old to use in her bed room. I wanted something that would simply play CDs - nothing more, nothing less. And for that - it is perfect! It was inexpensive, so if it gets ruined - I won't care. I have not tried to use the radio on it, so I can not comment on how well the radio works.
I bought this for a gift and was so disappointed when I heard how terrible of quality it was. It kept cutting out and was fuzzy. Stay away from this useless rip off. It is a waste of your money!
I have owned my TRV310 for approx. 9 months now. For the money this is a fantastic camera that completely blows away similarly priced analog cameras. The main reason? It's digital! No more tape dropouts! I videotaped an entire season of High School football on the same 2 tapes (9 games) and even after 9 re-cycles, there was not a single dropout or tape error. Amazing! The image is equivalent to mini-DV (the main varaible being the type of lenses that the cameras may use) and it has been totally reliable under many different conditions. On the downside, there is no manual white balance and no manual volume control for the audio. If Sony had included these 2 features I would have given this camera a 5 star rating. Also, the LCD screen is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to use outdoors in bright sunlight. (This is a problem with all camcorder LCD screens and not just this one). All in all I would say that for the money, this camcorder is a spectacular value. Now if Sony will only come out with a Digi-8 record/playback deck so I don't have to use my camcorder as a VCR.
I have just bought this case for my new camera Sony W690.This case is so comfortable and its material is good.
This is a great remote, very nicely built, and has great protential, but unfortunately it is crippled somewhat by the software. It took me more than 4 days to program it the way I wanted, but once that was done, it is as good as any remote you could get. It can learn almost any command and do anything, if it weren't for some restrictions by the online software, but fortunately there are ways to get around some of the problems.Pro : Huge database of devices, and for those that are not in the database, you can easily learn it if you have the original remote. One of the best part about the database is that you may find some features that weren't available from original remote. For me it was discrete input buttons, so I don't have to scroll through 6 video modes to get to a particular device. This alone was worth the price.Con : very complicate to program the remote perfectly. Software is very restrictive, and some options that you may want to use is hidden in layers and layers of options (like repeat timing). They enforce this "activity" scheme, which is great when watching DVD or other things which require multiple devices, but for me, I watch tv most of the time and only use my tv and nothing else. So I would rather stay with just the old fashion universal remote functionality when watching only tv. Fortunately there is a way to get around this, by setting one of the buttons as a power toggle, and setting the power option of the TV as "always leave on". Also it does not allow programming of macros. I was able to get around this with another old universal remote. I create the macro I wanted on the old remote and have the logitech learn the macro in "raw" mode, which works great.
This is a very good product. An enterprise class firewall. But beware, some Cisco IOS or Cisco ASDM is required. I work with Cisco products in a daily basis and I bought one of this from Amazon and now my Internet speed is as advertise by my ISP (10Mbps). The two POE ports are very handy. SSL VPN is very stable also. Only drawback is that does not have DDNS.
I am a letter carrier for the post-office and my pocket radio was my constant companion. In this age of MP3 players andI-pods, it would seem that the AM /FM pocket radio had become extinct. No electronics store, even in New York City could offer a reasonable replacement for my worn out AIWA CR-LD100. I thought my radio days on the route were over. In desperation I searched the web and came upon the SANGEAN DT-120. If you are looking for a pocket sized, lite-weight radio that offers outstanding reception when you are on the move, then this is it. Only slightly bigger than the AIWA but not bulky at all. The reception is outstanding and there is plenty of volumn. With 5 preset buttons for 2 FM bands and 1 AM, you get 15 presets. The controls are not complicated at all. The on/off button is at the top, on the edge, and the volume toggle is directly below it(maybe a little too close to the on/off). On the front face, 4 buttons control the band selector, x-tra bass, and manual tuning. The digital display is plenty big and highly visible. Across the top edge are the TINY and close set, preset buttons. You can easily cover two of them with one finger tip, so you need a light touch. Its the only feature that is problematic for me, but in no way is it a deal breaker. The AM receiver is quite sensitive and easily pulls in distant stations, especially at night. Which is perfect if you like to search for sporting events from local stations in far away cities. The FM stereo is superb, loud ,clear, with lots of seperation. The sound quality of the ear buds is excellent, but because I walk all day I needed to replace them with the type that hook around my ears. I use this radio all day sometimes 10 hours a day, and the battery lasts about a week and a half. I never thought I would find a radio as good as my AIWA, but the Sangean DT-120 does the job for me.
I have used a downloaded mapping GPS since 1998 and use it extensively.The pluses on the Meridian Color are: SD memory cards - I can finally carry the maps I need, uses only 2 AA batteries, well built and waterproof, searchable addresses, extensive points of interest, maps of Canada and parts of Europe, programmable navigation menus. I use a USB 2.0 SD card reader and a 256MB SD card and can quickly download 64 MB maps. Multiple maps can be stored on the SD card up to your storage limit. Using a card reader the map creation and storage process is done in a couple of minutes.The misses: the color screen is not a helpful as I expected, in daytime use the screen is very dark and hard to see even with the backlight on draining the batteries quickly, still needs better waypoint management, the Topo maps are not a useful as I expected.Good unit, but I would probably have been better off with the Meridian Gold due to the Color unit's hard to see screen.
This was a gift for my daughter, I was very impressed by the compact build, versatilty and sound quality. great all rounder for ipod docking station.
This T.V. is a great buy for those who have a limited amount of cash for purchase of a big screen hdtv. It is light enough to be easily moved. The picture is comparable to my crt based hdtv. I had been looking at lcd and plasma but couldn't bring myself to spend the extra bucks. As far as lamp replacement goes, it is owner replacable so when it needs a new one you don't have to have hire a tech to do it for you.
I have the Palm Vx and have had it for over a year. It is extremely compatible with Top Producer which is an exhaustive Real Estate program. I don't know what I would do without my Palm. It contains absolutely everything that I have done in Real Estate for the past 4 years. (I had an earlier version of the Palm). It has every single address, phone number, appointment, dates of conversations with Customer/Clients plus the transcripts of those conversations, financial information, reminds me of appointments and meetings. Extremely easy to use the graffiti. I can't understand why anyone would want to lug around a fold up keyboard. If you get stuck there is already a keyboard that is part of the unit. I was surprised that people lost all their information. No electronic gadget is perfect, that's why you have to back-up with your computer. I synchronize every day. Sometimes twice. Just depends on how busy my day is. When I go on vacation I take my palm with me instead of my laptop. It has every bit of information, personal and business that I could ever want. My main piece of advice to a new PDA owner is to throw away your paper agenda, learn the graffiti and get moving. It's fantastic! The only thing that I find detrimental is the glare of the screen. I purchased the film that goes over the screen and the glare is now gone. I do want a color palm but have no reason replace my Palm Vx other than I would just like color!
This cord will not say pluged into the GPS. It requires regular pushing the plug back in to make contact. It is a total aggravation and waste of money.
Had this for 6 months and it works great. Bought mine at Walmart in case I wanted an "ez" return. But didn't need it. Note that Walmart still has it on their shelves as of April 20, 2007. Especially love the quick burn buttons on the top. Makes it very easy to burn a disc (CD, DVD+/-, or DVD DL). Although I've had no problems whatsoever, I'm running Windows XP SP2. Some people seem to be having problems, but fail to mention their operating system. Anyways, if you're still concerned, Memorex also has a nice external dual layer burner (model 32023288) that's very inexpensive, and that people seem to like. Walmart also has it, but you might need to have it delivered to your store.
OCZ stands behind their products, so purchasing anything manufactured by them is a no-brainer. The memory works great and I highly recommend OCZ products.
lots of my frds using such coupler n i heard they have some issues with voice quality when the connect the other wire....they have noise issues....but thhis product i have no such issues or any other problm
XM radio is a must in our rural area. If you don't like country western music, there just isn't much to choose from. My husband takes his boombox everywhere with him and rocks on all day. This unit has stood up to the abuse dished out on his construction sites and he can get about a year's use out of one, despite the dust, dampness, and getting banged around with the rest of his tools. Worth every penny.
Very nice little case, fits my w290 very well with a little extra space for storage.Pros:----- Two zipper pulls on the main compartment...this is very handy since itallows you to let the camera's lanyard (wrist strap) stick out while thecase is zipped up for easy retrieval of the camera and less chance ofdropping it.- Front storage pocket fits extra memory sticks and my portable memorystick reader.Cons:----- Flap over front pocket is a little bulky and sticks out. It's really notneeded anyway since the pocket itself has elastic at the top to keep stufffrom falling out. I fixed this by cutting the flap off with an exacto knife.Overall I'm very happy with this case!
I have had two FM transmitters in the last year, both costing $60+ and both have broken, or cut out on me. The wires even split and stopped working on one after 6 months of use. Also, on trips if was very difficult to find a station in a large city and they were always full of static. I decided to go back and try the tape adapter. It works like a charm and the price is right. Even if it breaks, I only paid $4 and won't feel bad replacing it. Great product and just as described on the website!
I used to own the Rio MP3 player by Sonic until it broke. After reading all the positive reviews on this page and all the hype, I expected a similar and even better designed user interface and trouble free connection to PC. I was quite disappointed:1. My PC (XP with no SP2) freezes after I plugged the USB in. It freezes for several seconds whenever I try to view IPOD drive using explorer.After I managed to copy some mp3 files to the IPOD drive and unplugging the IPOD, I cannot see or play any! It was not until then I realized I had to download and install the 37MB iTune software to be able to transfer mp3 files to ipod.2. The Apple click touch pad wheel drives me nuts. When you are playing a mp3 file, and go back to the menu, I don't think I am the only one who gets frustrated when mistakenly clicks on the &lt;&lt; or >> key while using the trouch scroll wheel. What a disasterous user-interface design to put two totally un-related functions on one button, and requiring user to fine control his finger pressure!3. It's also inconvenient that you cannot change volume when browsing other files. It would have been much better if there were some volume control buttons on the side like Rio.4. Again the touch wheel volume control is totally a disaster and you will find yourself constantly having to switch on the key lock on the top to prevent the volume fluctuates when you want to hold it in hand without having to worry about not touching the wheel, or when you want to put it into your pocket.I will give it one star for the much larger capacity than my old Rio and another star for the adorable shape and color.P.S.The "newly designed" earbuds initially hung well to my ears but they soon got greasy and started to fall off. I found that I need to clean them using detergent so the thin rubber ring regain traction. I never had to do this for any other earbuds I owned before.P.S.I am getting used to the click wheel and now can better control my finger pressure. The click wheel comes in handy when you use the search function, but is not better than normal buttons for other uses in my opinion.Despite the above shortcomings, ipod nano 2nd gen is still the only mp3 player with metal case and flash drive, which makes it light, quiet and feel good in your hands. The green one which I have is very beautiful with the green goes so well with the white color cord. Nobody really needs tens of GB for only mp3s, so it is a better choice than the aluminum case creative zen with 20GB hard drive.
This cleaning brush/pen fits in your pocket (has clip) and works as expected. The brush is retractable, and there is a small circular cleaning pad under a cap at the oposite end. My only complaint is that there should have been a cap on the brush end as well. Though the brush is retractable, the open end is upward in your pocket letting dust settle in.
Am pleased with this bag. I didn't want a large, bulky, heavy bag and this one is great for being compact. Only problem IS the size. I have Canon T1i with the standard 18-55mm lens. Also bought a 70-300mm IS USM lens and bag is too small. Oh, I get it all in. Thank goodness for the separators that keep one lens from creaming the other one. I put the 18-55mm lens sideways and have the 70-300mm lens attached to camera and it barely fits on top of the other lens. The bag has room for the manual in top slot (although it sticks out and won't close with the zipper), and the front baglet has room for battery, charger, all the cables, SD card, and extra lens cap. This bag is not too bulky to carry around, everything DOES fit snugly, and I am happy I bought it. In the future, I might go for the next size if not too bulky. All the bags in the stores and online seems to be huge (and heavy) backpacks. I have the shoulder strap attached and have never even thought of using the waist strap as it seems ridiculous.
I needed an amp and a pa so this was an obvious choice, i already had everything else wired and ready to go so installing the amp super simple, i mounted it under the dash console on my bayliner that way the microphone would be next to the operator and easily accessible.The amp is awesome, totally enough power to get the attention of passer bys. The mic is super responsive and a must on the water. I'm so happy i got the combo it cost almost the same as the amp alone.
This is the best tape for ADAT (in my opinion) ... but this is not the best price ...GMB
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.
I started out with a Palm V three years ago, but 2mb wasn't enough. The Palm VX is adequate for me. I don't really need color or the expansion capabilities.
Device does what it says and is easy to use. Minor glitches include difficulty reading it if the outlet is low or behind furniture (use extension cord) and the low end resolution of 0.1W. This is OK for most things, but some nightlights read 0 power while the light is on. Overall very useful!
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).
The item was sent very quickly, quicker than I expected, and it came just as advertised. Could not ask for anything more.
Just received my DVB-318 from Amazon yesterday (9/3/04). Build date of December, 2003...sealed box. Old firmware. Gorgeous upconversion to 1080i on the component outs. Best "bang for buck" I've experienced in home theatre...If you go to any HD forum, you'll see that people have been receiving units with build dates of March, '04 with the old firmware, and that the only distribution of the newer firmware has been by CD, through customer requests to LG (the actual manufacturer).Does Sukhareva believe that Amazon or the distributor has a staff opening 6-9 month old units, reflashing them, and repacking them as a favor to LG? Or are these all shipped back to the manufacturer for reflashing, and redistributed, completely negating any of the meager profit margin on a $150 DVD player?If you do an Amazon search on Sukie's product, you'll see it has a whole set of 'sponsored links' here...I don't know if he's a SHILL - but if I were Amazon (hint, hint), I'd check into it.Maybe Amazon should require having actually SEEN an item before reviewing it.
This is the same as the more expensive Escort Passport 8500 X50 Black! Same company makes both!Well designed and excellent performance.The BEL Vector 995 is the Rodney Dangerfield of radar detectors. Although one of the perennial top-rated detectors in our tests, it languishes in the shadow of its corporate sibling, the top-selling Escort Passport 8500 X50. A pity that the BEL gets no respect: what many don't realize is that both use the same Escort M4 platform and under the skin, the two are identical. [...][...]
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.
Perfect for my application. A remote printer without wires accessible from three computers located on three different floors in my house. It has worked flawlessly.I have several Linksys products. Their telephone help, or chat help are effective and responsive at any time of day/night. That is probably the single safety valve for getting into trouble.I am computer literate but no longer technology current.
THERE IS REALLY NOT MUCH TO BE SAID ABOUT THIS TV THAN HAS ALREADYBEEN SAID HERE. But i still do want to add a few lines.For those of you who had the bitter experience with the delivery, I will say I am really sorry for your pain. I did not have exceptional experience with the Eagle delivery guys except to say it was delivered on time unpacked and placed where I wanted it and they left.The real sweetness of this whole experience is the unbelievable price you get from Amazon, No taxes, NO shipping fees.Circuit City and BEST BUYprices are almost $1000+++ more and they do not even have it in stock.For those of you saying you are getting HD channels without a cable box and do not plan to add a sit top box, I will say don't short change yourself, because the real beauty of this TV is hooking it up with a cable box through HDMI inputs. Enjoy the fullness of what this TV has to offer.Go the whole nine by adding a basic Home theater system to it, and you have a movie theater in your home. SWEET!! Summary:This is the TV of all Tvs. Can't say more.
It has more power than the one expected. You can feel the quality on this product.
I used the Nikon version of this for about 2 years, and finally wore it out. It's been through some of the worst conditions imaginable, and kept my glass perfect. There are less expensive products out there, but I'm not afraid to pay for quality if it keeps my kit in running order.
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.
if you want a digital camera which enables you take excellent pictures and record video with many interesting features YOU have to buy this camera. It has an excellent functionalities/price relationship
Got the merchandise no problem from the vendor and price is unbeatable. HOWEVER, it doesn't work for my iPod Touch (it said "unauthorized" or something like that).
This monitor is great. However, I had to return the original one because it wouldn't work properly. Amazon handled this replacement very nicely, with no cost to me and minimal delay (I got a new one before I had to return the faulty one). The replacement has worked flawlessly, and I really like it's features.
My Airport Extreme is in a different room from my iMac and thought I could improve the signal strength by using the antenna. It actually made the situation worse. My MacBook could still get a signal, so I assume the antenna was at least transmitting, but the iMac didn't get any signal at all. For me, a complete waste of money.
Product worked okay, but the letters on the keyboard are so tiny, I replaced it with a standard Microsoft board. If you need to see the keys, don't buy this product.
The vendor who sold this is excellent, and the review is not a reflection on them...they are 5 star.In selling this cable, Garmin has provided an aftermarket product that really has a one time use for most people. You buy the GPS, and you need this cable to download the latest maps to your Nuvi (or other). Once you have done the download, this cable is effectively useless, as you wont have any need, (at least that I can see), to ever use the cable again.Shame on you Garmin! This should have been part of the original purchase, and not an aftermarket part to make the company a few more dollars.
Not too, too, lengthy here. But folks, please be advised that this awesome system is/was designed for use with a computer versus as a home theater system with a TV, etc. Even so, it functions wonderfully as a general home theater system in my experience. I've owned half a dozen HTX's and haven't been nuts about any of them and all of them had bugs or flaws, true story, except this one. Simply said, IMO, it just the best made and best on the market. Yeah, you'll get reviewers who say that the mid-range, the balance, the this and that, etc........are not as good as this system or that syatem........but I don't know what University they got their engineering degrees from and what they are using for ears.......because IMV, they are looking for something fully 99% of the people can't hear anyway.Now for the con - but it's really not a con, per se. You see, like most other people I am using the system as a home theater set-up with my Plasma TV system, etc. I had a couple of issues sorting out the wiring but got it done without much trouble soon enough and, more specifically, I have wanted the control module to be much closer to me........like on end table or coffee table in front of me when I'm watching a movie or a video, but the cord to the control module is only about six feet long (attaches the control module to the rear of the sub) and it won't reach that far. I tried to use VGA cables and even tried to have a cable made to splice in, noting that to do so, that is, use such a modification voids the warranty and may cause damage to the innerds of the sub so they say, but I couldn't get it done - I couldn't find an extension cable. I even called Logitech and spoke to their CSR's who told me not to modify it that it wasn't designed to be modified....... In any case I am using the remote control for all the functions I need from across the room and, frankly speaking, just let me conclude by saying that if someone , anyone really, IMV, is not satisfied with this incredible system (build, fit, finish, features, performance and price) I haven't a clue as to what they would be looking for because this system, I firmly believe second to none. I'm a Logitech fan and have been for a long time and I never been stung by any of their products, but just the same, this system is a winner.
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
I just got this in the mail a couple of days ago, so maybe I'm wrong here...but let me just say this anyway. I think it needs hearing.This is the greatest device to come along in a while. Not the SanDisk Cruzer specifically, but thumbdrives in general. If you're a techie at all, you need to carry one or relinquish the title.I was very queasy about all the 1-star reviews which mostly said "I just lost everything on the drive and it's broken and in the garbage can as I write this." Not those words exactly, but you get the idea.I bought it anyway. I know there are computer users, and then there are computer lusers. Those 1-star reviews are, honestly, written by people who have no business using a computer. They are the kind of ignoramus that does not understand what C: means and still using AOL dialup at $20/month.Listen up! I'm not saying you have to be smart to use this, but you can't treat the thing like it's a toaster! There's a big green light on the end of this drive. No! The end WITHOUT the plug on it. The light is very bright so I know you see it! You cannot remove the thing when that light is on! It will turn off after you do a "safely remove drive". Until then, it will probably remain lit. If you remove the thing when that light is on you deserve to lose your data.Buy this thing. You will love it. Or even better, get the 1GB model. You can never have enough hard drive in your pocket.UPDATE: It's been about a month now I believe and what I said turns out to be right so far. The negative reviews you're seeing here are pretty much user-error. We in the computer business call that an ID-10-T error. A little computer programmer humor for you there. Haha!
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.
I find that this bag is great for not only carrying my laptop but my textbooks as well. Regardless of what I carry in it, it never feels cumbersome. And contrary to what it says, it does hold a 15.4" laptop. Anything bigger, good luck!
The television worked well when it worked. Unfortunately, only fourteen months after purchase, the television broke and now we're faced with no TV or a $500 repair bill. Toshiba only warranties this set for a year, and we are two months outside of that. The set is far too expensive to break down so quickly, and is very expensive to repair.Purchase with caution!
todo OK se instal&oacute; y esta funcionando perfectamente, no necesita configuraci&oacute;n, en mi caso la tarjeta madre de mi PC cuenta con dos ranuras para memoria, sustitui la que ten&iacute;a por una de estas y coloqu&eacute; otra igual para la ranura desocupada, la instalaci&oacute;n es muy sencilla, solo entra de una solo forma debido a una mueca que tiene en la parte inferior lo que evita una posible confusi&oacute;n, la tarjeta madre tiene unos ganchos de seguridad que con solo colocarla y empujarla se cierran, no deber&iacute;a, pagar para su instalaci&oacute;n.PNY OPTIMA 1GB DDR 333 MHz PC2700 Desktop DIMM Memory Module MD1024SD1-333
This is a product that I am very comfortable and happy using, and the value was excellent.
I bought the battery as a second for my canon 890is, and it's worked beautifully - at 1/3 the price of the "official" battery.
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.
In the Truck Stop Ministry that God has been so gracious to use me to help our nation's drivers, I was looking for a slim jewel case for cd's that was of good quality, professional looking, and at the same time economical. This product far exceeds my needs and expectations. Packaging was outstanding and it seemed that I received my shipment the day "before" I ordered it because it arrived so quickly.
Simply plugged it in to my old Blue/White G4 Mac running 10.4.X and the Bluetooth icon immediately showed up in the menu bar (no drivers to install or any other installation of software). Then used the Bluetooth setup assistant to pair it with my new Mac Bluetooth keyboard (that came w/ my new iMac). Brilliant. Would have given it 5-stars if it was a little more aesthetic.
I cant fully review this product yet but so far its working fine, with my 40 inch tv,ps3,logitech speakers and subwoofer.....ill probably leave another review after a month or so but good so far
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!
This was my first time using these, very simple just as long as you have the Drive with Lightscribe, and the software required, and the colors aren't all that bad, but looks great and doesn't come off.
The idea of buying cable connectors is not and exciting prospect. However, it is much easier when they give you lots of colors to choose from and every lengthunder the Amazon sun.I think this is terrific!
This radio is smartly designed, aesthetically pleasing, and super-functional. Crystal-clear reception (even AM), even in areas of my apartment where cell-phone reception is spotty. The manual is well written and edited, it takes 10 minutes to go through the whole thing and figure out how to use every function of the radio with confidence.I work at a design museum, and am sort of programmed to see and evaluate form and function in all things around me. This radio is one of the nicest-looking and best-designed objects I've come across in a long time. Very highly recommended.
I've been using this remote for at least 6 months now and I must say this thing is awesome. Despite what other reviewers would have you believe, the ability to have every button from all your remotes is what I think makes this remote so great. Any "soft button" logitech doesn't include in the initial programing of your device can be learned through the IR port.Also, my remote never misses a beat when switching between viewing modes. If I go from "watch TV" to "watch DVD", it gets all of the inputs right every time. This may be another issue of knowing how to program it properly.I just had to give my 2 cents after seeing people giving this bad reviews based on improper use or not reading directions. I would buy this remote again in a heartbeat!
My Husband &amp; me both bought one of these &amp; we both think they sound great, especially for the money....
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.
I had a trackball for many years and just as we take many thing for granted, I did with my trackball. Then one day it would not track,so I cleaned it. Thought everything was "ok", but after a few day of using it my thumb was in pain. So I decide I got my money worth and ordered a new one. While I waited(by the way a very shor time) I used a mouse I got when I purchase a new computer. I don't think I had worse computer experience. Then my new trackball came and I was back in high clover. Never again to be taken for granated.
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.
I thought I'd try Zune because I didn't feeling wasting money on Ipod...Maybe this line of technology isn't where it needs to be yet...The Zune, and it's associated software has potential, but doesn't live up to expectations. The Zune software/marketplace will drive you crazy with its consistency. Your ability to download and burn music is entirely dependent on the whims of the software at that particular moment...I'm terribly disappointed. Another crappy product care of the corporate Nazis at Microsoft.
It feels like a high quality piece of gear. It performs well. It is compact and works great. I have a couple of adaptors for Europe that I plug this into and it is perfect. It is also nice to use when you want to share a plug at the airport.
Dual bass = awesome sound and quality, illumination is great, nothing but praise, 5 stars!
Card works great on my Olympus C-4000 AFTER I formatted the card on a Dazzle reader (the Olympus would not perform this task). So far I've taken many dozens of pictures with great success !
I just purchased a pair of Koss &quot;The Plug&quot; Portable Stereophones and they are wonderful! Picked them up at K-Mart for $14.99. Opposed to other reviews, I had no problem getting them in my ears. Perhaps I just have big ears. Unlike ear bud headphones, these cause your ears no pain during long listening sessions. Since the cusions on the headphones expand to fit your entire ear canal, most outside noices are muffled out. I'm using them as I type this review and can't even hear myself type. Also, they provide great sound quality and you definatly don't need to crank the volume up while listening (unless you want to be deaf). As I said, these are comfortable headphones, great for long listening sessions, at a great price. If you're in the market for in-ear headphones, I would definately pick up a pair of Koss &quot;The Plug&quot; Portable Stereophones.
The Griffin TuneJuice 2 Battery Backup for iPod is deemed by most reviewers as pretty lame as a battery extender and charger. But there is an alternative, and it is quite good in terms of performance and value.It is called Music Power 0900-72 Encore Dual Port USB AC Charger with Rechargeable Extended Battery.It is not a one-piece design like the Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger, but because of that, it is more flexible (It's a general purpose portable/AC 2-port USB charger) and will allow me to continue my Skype session without interruption. In other words, I can CHARGE my iPod Touch and USE my headphone/microphone at the same time. Not only that, there is no issue with having to remove iPod Touch's protective case if you have one, or having to maintain a certain angled contact between the battery and the iPod for positive charging to take place. For me, this is a much better and more practical solution to extending the use of my iPod Touch. And it is also cheaper than the Kensington, plus you will most likely be able to use this battery on future versions of iPod and things that rely on USB power. I highly recommend it (Music Power 0900-72 Encore).
This is my second Zen player...wanted one with more GB so went with the 4 GB Zen V and I've had it now over 4 months. The controls are easy to work, especially if you like tactile feedback. The joystick is not too small and I have typical male-sized thumbs. I've dropped it several times accidentally and the screen held up, no problems at all. Battery life is really near 15 hours. I just got back from a very long extended vacation with drives of over 700 miles on several days and it was a lifesaver. Not a single problem ever with either Zen I own. I'm just waiting on the 8 GB to go down in price :)Update: After 8 months, still great. It's only locked up on me twice...once I reset it easily, the other time I had to let the battery run down. Still, only 2 locks in 8 months. My next MP3 player will be a Creative product.
I love my camcorder, I havenot found this model in the store. Everyone that has meet me on my vacation loves my camcorder. I is little light weight easy to travel with. It takes nice pictures.
this device is great. i too had one, same specs and brand. i paid $25 back in 2003 right before i went to iraq! you want over $300???? WOW! it's only 128MB! get in with todays pricing for something this small! i believe walmart has the 2GB version for under $50! do yourself a favor and go to your local walmart!
I READ ALL THE REVIEWS GOOD AND BAD ON THIS ITEM AND I WENT AHEAD AND BOUGHT IT AND YES I DID EXPERINCE READING ERRORS ON IT AFTER VIEWING A FEW PICS THE THE DRIVE WOULD SHUT DOWN THIS BECAME ANNOYING I HAVE 3 SMARTMEDIA DISK TO OF WHICH CAME BRAND NEW THE SAME DAY AS THE DRIVE WHAT I NOTICED WAS MY OLD DISK WAS ALL SCRATCHED ON THE BOTTOM I THOUGHT HOW IS THIS SO TO TEST I PUT A NEW DISK IN MY CAMERA PULLED IT IN AN OUT AN NO SCRATCH NEXT I PUT A NEW DISK IN THE SANDISK READER PULLED IT OUT AND TO NEW GROVES SCRATCHED IN IT AFTER PULLING MY OLD DISK IN AN OUT AFEW TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 DAYS IT HAD VERY VISIBLE GROVES AND WAS NOW UNREADABLE BY CAM OR SANDISK SO AVOID THIS PRODUCT NOT FOR READ ERROR BUT FOR DAMAGE IT DOES TO YOUR SMARTMEDIA CARDS
I just received it and it is not accepted by my camera. Trying to sort the problem with the manufacturer but it is not good at all....
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.
Simple, well-conceived, solid components, just avg.for. A low-end device. No complaints, I rec'd.value for the $$$, didn't expect a NASA product.
My computer used to get overheated and shut down without warning. I have sent it in to be fixed multiple times and they always just fix the fan, and the same problem comes back in a few months. I have been so impressed with this cooling pad. My computer has not shut off since I purchased it. It has made a huge difference in the heat of my laptop. I can take it anywhere with me and it doesn't get hot anymore. I highly recommend this product!
Nice headphones, good sound. a little bulky though with the inline control box. I've put them in the drawer for "white noise" environments (like flying). the noise filter is not useful for what I had hoped, and the battery box makes it bulky to pack in my iSnug case.
Of the 20 DVD's I rented or borrowed from friends, only 2 of them played properly. The other 18 had a wierd problem where the brightness of the picture would fade in and out. It did it while playing movies, while paused, and in the menus. I called JVC customer support to troubleshoot the problem and they informed me that it was a disk specific problem. Since 2 of the disks worked fine, it's not their fault and there's nothing they can do. These are DVDs that worked fine in other players. Any machine that can't play 90% of the DVD's I try is worthless...
I bought this model from Circuit City, when they were still around. Within four months had to have numerous service calls while it was still under warranty. Replaced the lamp, after out of warranty. But the worst, of the worst I got the white dot problem on this TV. It starts with one dot on the screen and then multiplies to thousands of white dots on your screen. Samsung has horrible, horrible customer service. They will not help you. I battled for many months with Samsung and they were horrid to work with. I will never, ever buy anong Samsung product. Avoid this model, like the plague !
I have one of my own and I love it! Mine has a total of 15 gigs with the 2 harddrives in it. Very light an skinny and extremely portable. Awesome graphics and great sound is an upper. the screen is large enough to see almost everything on a page. A rechargeable lithiom ion battery lasts along time. The games I play run perfectly on it.Good graphics and sound,large screen and hdd with even 1,outstanding portability good speed and ram and awesome OS(mine is Windows ME),variety of connecting ports,and most of all wonderful tech support. This is a must!!
I had to sound off about these products. I have had less than satisfactory experience with SONY products as of late. I have tried a host of Car Audio, Home Audio, and Personal Audio products from Sony. I thought they had completely lost the market. Enter this little competitor. I consider myself an audiophile; albeit budget minded, but still I know my stuff. I have owned polk, infinity, jbl, theil, koss, and mcintosh speakers just to name a few. I was thoroughly impressed with these little guys. I mean you aren't going to get a theil for [...]. What you will get is a solid performer with in my opinion incredible bass output. I hooked these up to an older kenwood integrated amp (back when that name meant something). I also attached a technics sl-bd 22 turntable, a pioneer progressive scan DVD player, Ipod dock, and a samsung 23" 1080P LCD. This is all in my wife's treadmill room. This is the fourth audio setup in the house. I was floored after I assmembled it all. They seriously give my Polk Audio speakers in the garage a run for their money. Considering the Polk's substantially higher price I was amazed. The fact they seem to deal with high power better than the polks also amazed me. For 50 dollars you just can't beat these. Pair them with a budget onkyo receiver or something similar and give them to your kids. They will drive you insane. What a bargain. Guess it could be because these are made in malaysia and are not chinese junk.
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.
For some reason, the base will not recharge the batteries. It seems that it will only charge if the computer is turned on, and yes, the power cord is plugged in. Since this is on our laptop, it stays off most of the time.Another problem, or concern, is that the bluetooth loading window takes a while to load and sometimes will not load, or lock.In short, this is a crummy wireless mouse. When it actually charges the batteries and loads into windows, it works great and has a good feel.If you want a wireless mouse, get the standard RF mouse.If you need bluetooth, then buy a bluetooth transmiter.
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.
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
I bought this to replace a Belkin Pre-N router. The Belkin generally worked well and had excellent range, but suffered from some random lockups requiring a reboot now and then, and its firmware didn't have a some of the site blocking and port forwarding features I wanted.The D-Link DIR-655 has been rock-solid and the firmware options are vastly more comprehensive than the Belkin Pre-N. Range is very slightly less than the Belkin, but still very good; the furthest machine is about 150ft away and downstairs, but even through several walls and the floor it still gets an acceptable signal.
I bought this camera to take pictures of my family and friends. I have had if for more than one year, and it has performed above expectations under all conditions. The 1 minute video feature is great, and was an unexpected bonus (since I didn't know about it when I bought it off Amazon).The camera works great with iPhoto and MacOS X. I bought a 512 MB card for it and so far it has been great. Both my father and my father in law have the previous Powershot S400 and they have had no problems with it. I figure at some point I'll have to change the battery, because Lithium-Ions lose 20% capacity per year, but so far it has worked flawlessly.
I wanted something to carry multiple USB drives so that I would not lose them or send them through the washer and dryer. This has solved both problems.The case holds two normal sized USB drives just fine. Although it is not built of combat grade material it is well built and sturdy enough for every day use.I would highly recommend this product.
I really like these headphones for what i payed for them they're operating very nicely. I do recommend them. This was a very smart purchase,
I bought this walkman and I was totally amazed at its clarity and its ruggidity compacted into one sweet looking CD Walkman.Takes getting used to running with it..but its aight..no skipping for me so far.This is the second time I bought a CD Player and I also have a Sanyo MP3 Player from Japan...but so far now..this SONY Sports Walkman rocks my world..
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.
I use this converter continuously for a week or so when I travel to the UK about once a month. It does the job well and without issues. I have used it to power up mobile phone chargers, laptops, and battery chargers. I haven't used it to power a hair dryer but I have tested it with a small coffee maker. Note: make sure you select the right wattage or the converter will get really hot. It does its job and is simple. It costs half as much as the competitor's models. It looks like this converter is made by one company and branded different makes.
I was looking for a device for cleaning my DSLR camera lenses and I found this one. I think LensPEN is a good cleaning device for this purpose.
Don't waste your money on these things! You can get a far better pair of headphones for comparable or less money spent. These things are nothing more than a marketing scheme to sell a look and fashion accessory. These headphones sound terrible and are very uncomfortable. TOTAL P.O.S.!!!
Came in the package brand new. Plugs right in and there's no setup involved. Just plug it into your car lighter, set the frequency, and change your car radio to that station to hear all your own music. There is some slight background static at certain volumes, but it's nothing that takes away from the experience.
This thing has turned out to be really handy.It's small enough that you can slip it in to any camera case and is the quickest/easiest way of getting little bits of dust or smudges off a camera lens in the field. It is very quick to use, only requires one hand and takes up no space almost.Based on its usefulness-to-size ratio, its way up there on the list of things to always bring with you.
These are easy to install speakers. They sound great for reproducing sports sounds from a TV through a Sony amp. A paging system was also hooked up for these speakers and the sound is clear and not distorted. Great for background music or business paging.
My work area consists of a desk with a file cabinet next to it. They are at different heights and because the legs on this monitor stand are individually adjustable I set it up with one side on my desk and the other on the file cabinet. That gives me a rock-solid place to put my 23" LED monitor and get some extra storage below. Best of all, it does this using a space where other monitor stands would not work.I didn't have the problem mentioned by others of the leg sections falling off. They nested into each other quite snugly. I suppose if they did start to come loose I could fix it with a few small pieces of duct tape.Bottom line: This is a nice looking, sturdy, reasonably priced stand that works where many others could not.
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.
The USB Docking Station w/Lan (Model #USB940D) is not worth buying. This product is not driver supported by Microsoft so you are limited to using the drivers that came on the included cd-rom, at your own risk. Once installed and plugged into my computer, there were problems with Windows recognizing anything that was connected to the Docking Station. (including the two USB ports). The only thing that worked (part of the time) was the &quot;upstream &amp; transfer&quot; function to swap files between two computers. The software interface program &quot;PC-Linq&quot; seems old, outdated, and would freeze up constantly during transfers.There was limited documentation and the installation instructions were a joke, it looks like it had been translated from a different language into very bad English. Micro Innovation's website is not any better, very limited customer &amp; product support. Highly advise doing a little research on a product before impulse buying, like I did.
Not only did my package arrive exactly on time but this cleaner works great for cleaning negatives and removing unwanted dust to have a nice clean print.
need to practice to make work like you want, and for what it is i believe its pretty expensive...
I'm not sure if anyone else experiences this with this particular headset, but the volume seems to change high to low while it's in use.I play Counter-Strike with them, and notice that gunshots and footsteps would sound lower then higher in unusual situations where the volume shouldn't be changing. Maybe it's just me?Maybe this headset is a waste of money?Mic does work fine though. Just the listening part is the prob.
Before I decided on buying my first mP3 player, I did a bunch of research on which ones were best rated. I decided on a 30gb video iPod. Let me just say, I'm very happy with the choice I made.Most reviews complained about scratching and poor battery life. About the scratching, I have NONE. I've kept the plastic cover that came on it in the package on the front screen and wheel. ABSOLUTLY NO SCRATCHES. You can't even tell the plastic is on it! Just wipe it clean if it gets smudges, and you're good to go! The chrome back is prone to fingerprints, but if you get a case, like I did, you don't have to worry about that!The battery life, I'll admit isn't as good as I have thought. I haven't completely drained my battery yet, so I'm not sure of the actual hours of battery life. One way to use less battery is to change the option to have the screen light on for 5 seconds instead of the 15 it's preset with. I haven't used video, but after just seeing cover art pictures on it, I think the video quality is pretty good.Pros:-Tons of storage. I've uploaded every cd and mp3 I have at my house on my ipod, and I have over half the space left!-Easy to work with. iTunes is a great music program. Uploading is a cinch. It organizes playlists and artists for you. Searching through songs is very simple.-It looks so awesome! If you're looking for a fashionable case and are willing to a little spend money, the gold kate spade broome street ipod case looks amazing with the black ipod.-Free engraving on apple.com. Why wouldn't you want it personalized?-Good sound quality. Being in the music business, I know a thing or two about sound quality. It sounds better than cds!Cons-Battery life isn't 15 hours like apple claims. Real battery life is probably between 5 and 8 hours. Longer if you don't keep the back light on.-It doesn't come with a wall charger. That was really my only complaint about this product. Apple.com over charges for them and you have to buy the cord seperately. You can find cheaper/better deals on ebay or at target.-The ear buds kind of suck. I have really small ears though, so maybe that's why. You can plug pretty much any headphones into an ipod as long as the jack size isn't too big.So if you're looking for an mp3 player with lots of storage, and cost isn't as important as quality, an ipod would probably be a good choice.
I've had an infrared thermometer for years and have enjoyed it's ease of use and accuracy. When someone on my Christmas List asked for one I thought it would be a great gift. I was sorely disappointed with my selection in this one. Look for something better.
I love this PDA because it has the ease of the Palm V with enough memory to store 5,000 appointments, 100s of emails, etc., while being able to run some of the 1 or 2 mb apps. These apps including GolfKeeper (1.88mb), allows you the ability to take your Palm even farther
This product simply does not work with 3G iPods. Once docked the iPod does not respond to any controls and freezes up. This should be stated in the product description and on the manufacturers web site. There are plenty of other buyers who have seen the same results - search Google.
The alarm clock has the functions needed to wake you up. The sound quality is marginal and tuner is rather sensitve. However, it is reasonable for the price. It is not high end, but it is functional.
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 nano is easily the best MP3 player out there. The lightness keeps the player from being too bulky when carrying it on a walk or while working out. The sound quality is fantastic, the colors are brilliant, seeing the album covers is a great touch, and since it is flash based there are no moving parts inside to get broken unlike the larger, more fragile video ipods. Prices are such that it's probably a better deal than the 1 GB shuffle, considering what you're getting for that extra cash. Then again, by using some search sites like Blingo (http://www.blingo.com/friends?ref=9KDZjMGhAFMnE4lxCmpSxaygFPs) you could end up with one for free just for using their search engine. The only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars is that the nano scratches so easily. But maybe that's just the price you pay for getting such a gorgeous and buffed player for your audio files.
I think it is working since we don't have any new mounds, but (sh) my both of neighbors have new ones. So, I guess the moles have been tunneling elsewhere.
Ive found the batteries to be a good deal and would recommend them to anyone!
I bought this micro-SD card to use in my Garmin handheld GPS. This kit comes with mini-SD and standard SD card adaptors too so you can use the Micro-SD card in any devices that support those cards. Handy! The price is great for the product and it has worked without any problem in my GPS holding all my mapping data.
I do not know what other people are complaining about as far as the space bar goes. But then again I am a heavy typist. I love this keyboard over any normal keyboard. As far as slowing down typing I have not noticed that but I do not type that fast as others. Then again after only a few hours typing on it I have noticed that the spacebar is a little stiff. But I'll live with it.
At first when I bought this cute little mp3 player, I really thought I'd have it no longer than a few months. However, the quality is great and the battery life is outstanding. The ear buds are amazing and can compete with any other headphones I have in my collection. I tried out the iRiver H10 with 40GB and it was too huge and although it could hold alot of songs, it was too time consuming going through all of them. This play now (the Sansa) is just right. I put all of my favs on it and just go. It syncs effortlessly and comes with a nice little case so your screen wont be scratched and you can run with it. I honestly toss it in my purse everyday and it still works fine. I would seriously suggest buying this if you're looking for a cost efficient device with more features than the oh-so-famous iPod. Oh yeah and the bass is great too and the volume is serious on this tiny little gadget.
It was easy to hook up and works as described. I am very happy with my purchase. I will purchase in the future
This is a good printer, regardless of the other posts. If you buy something with moving parts and assum it will work for you WITHOUT DOING ANY LEG WORK, the joke is on you! And now eWho looks like an ass. It sure isn't the person that gets up and finds one of these things so they can see it, read about it, hear it work.And it sure is not Amazon or Hewlett packard. Now this is the most helpful advice on the page.
It worked well with laptops and desktops. It also worked with a wireless signal booster from another network hardware vendor.
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.
I WISH I HAD READ THE REVIEWS.. 48 PEOLE GIVE IT 1 STAR...THEY ARE THE ONES THAT WAITED MORE THAN A DAY TO WRITE THE REVIEW .... AFTER 1 MONTH IT WILL NOT READ ANY DVDS. YOU PAY THE $18 S&H AND THEY SEND A REFURB OF A CHEAPER MODEL, WHICH HAS NO WARRANTY AND BREAKS AS WELL SO YOU ARE OUT $130 AND HAVE WASTED TIME TRYING TO DEAL WITH THE IDIOTS AT COBY CUSTOMER SERVICE. READ THE OTHER REVIEWS....
This is probably one of the best lenses I have owned. It is light weight and the optics are excellent. I was very surprised about that when I bought it many years ago. I have used it many, many times on a Minolta Maxxum 9000, Maxxum 9, and Maxxum 7 and, recently, on the Sony Alpha A100 digital SLR.I have a very heavy Maxxum 80-210 F2.8 lens and while it's optics are excellent, there is nothing bad I can say about the 70-210 which is far lighter in weight (and certainly cost).I have probably shot a couple of thousand rolls of film using this lens and I have never been disappointed. Keep the lens CLEAN and scratch free and I think you will be surpised how good this lens is (especially if you are a nit-picker like I am).Testing this lens using print film isn't the best way to go (unless you are using a commercial lab as I have and I still wouldn't recommend print film for testing purposes). Nearly all the film I shot was on slide film which will positively show you how sharp the lens can be (slide filmm is far less forgiving than print film when it comes to sharpness and color...so if something goes wrong with the image it is very likely the photographer's fault, not the camera or the lens).I strongly recommend this lens to both beginners and professionals as well. Don't let the low price (considering it's a lens for an SLR) fool you --- it is well worth the money.
I bought a Bionaire BT40RC Tower Fan with Remote Control through Amazon.com on April 16, 2002. I wanted to have a reliable fan in our bedroom. This device, shoddily constructed in China, has made all kinds of unusual and disturbing noises that began within two months of purchase. It is a bulky, unwieldy device and last night the fan blades just stopped working even though the noisy motor was grinding away and rotating the device. I called the manufacturer and the so-called 5 year warranty is a joke--one has to send at one's own expense the bulky device back to them along with a check for $10. Since they don't repair these devices, it is junked and a new one is sent out. By the time I waste my time, repackage this device and get it to the post office and send it to a place plus paying for the postage of a replacement unit, I will have wasted more time and money than it is worth doing. Had I know that this device was shoddily made, noisy, unreliable and the company itself has so little confidence in the workmanship that they no longer even try to repair them when they break, I would never have bought one of these things. I urge future buyers to LOOK ELSEWHERE for a remote control fan!
these speakers are awesome, i dont own the best receiver out there but these speakers are still as crisp as ever. great bookshelfs.
The average speaker wire sizes are 12, 14 and 16 gauge. 16 gauge is the cheapest and the thinnest, less efficient. 12 gauge is the best, the thickest and the priciest. But it is for a reason. The performance from your speakers will be incredibly different with each gauge and the 12 gauge will blow you away. I just purchased new equipment for my home theater system and 12 gauge is a must for any home theater system whether its a large area taking up a whole room or a small central viewing area. The 12 gauge provides, crisper, amazing audio and splits all the range in the audio perfectly.I purchased this METRA to redo my speakers with my new system and it is of the highest quality. You don't need to worry about remembering which side of the wire is + or - for the wire has one side silver and one side gold. So simple. I already had 12 gauge with these speakers so the sound was still of the best quality. But then I used it to rewire the speakers to my receiver that handles my 5 disc cd player. My speakers provide amazing sound but it was not 12 gauge wire. It was either 14 or 16. I rewired them with this 12 gauge wire and it is as if I have new speakers. The sound and clarity is amazing. It is as if the performers are in my room now.Bottom line - when setting up a home theater system or any audio system you don't scrimp and settle. 12 gauge really is the best. Don't settle. Allow yourself to have the best system possible. And the price here for 50 feet is great. You can find 12 gauge more expensive but it will not work any better than this. Some people get fooled and think the price dictates the quality. Don't be fooled. This METRA speaker wire is of the best quality and at a very reasonable price. If you don't have 12 gauge, splurge and you will be amazed by the difference.
KILL A WATT EZ This devise is simple to use and does a great job if you are trying to get a handle on electric consumption and operating cost for various appliances, heaters, light sources etc.Only one minor critism I have is, when plugging the devise into an outlet since it is a 3 prong plug, the position of the wall receptical creates a problem reading the KILL A WATT digital meter because it could be in an upside down, horizontal, or vertical position making it hard to view the readings. My suggestion is to purchase a short pig tail extention which will allow you to read the meter with ease.
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.
Loved the look of this case. Color is very pretty. Cutouts in the right places. But I had one major problem with it, it was so tight that I really couldn't snap the cover closed. If I tugged and pulled and finally did close it, I had a lot of difficulty getting it back out! I ended up not using the case.
they were great when first purchased, but have recently quit working...I have never owned headphones that went out in less than 2 months of owning.. wouldnt buy them again.
Great little camera. By now though (2009) the LX3 is available and is very much better (if a bit bigger). If, however, you just want a 16:9 wide angle and don't shoot in low light much and can get a great price (you should by now) it's worth a shot. I gave it four stars subjectively based on what it meant to me. My real opinion, however, is to pool your money and get the LX3 (get a silver at great price. It's pictures are no different and you aren't Henri Bresson). But again, value for the money means getting an LX1 at a really good price and enjoying it versus saving up for the LX3 and waiting a bit longer, which is what I recommend.
An mp3 player that is inexpensive, and easy to use. I also bought the protective case that has a belt clip so that I don't have to hold it all the time. A little bulky for aerobic activities such as running, but the sizable navigation buttons are great! Battery cover seems to slip around a little when it's not in the case. Battery life is pretty good. I would highly recommend this product to someone as an entry level player or for anyone who has problems with the small navigation buttons on most other mp3 players.
I had bought these headphones before. Time wore them out. Went to the same store to get a new one and was told they were obsolete. Went on the internet and found them. Bought two of them. They are absolutely great. I feed my TV through my stereo system. The sound of these headphones is astounding. I highly recommend them. And the price is just perfect.Uve Laufenberg
I saw some mixed reviews on the router but overall they were positive. There may have been a problem with some firmware updates in the past. As soon as I set it up I upgraded to the latest firmware and it has worked without a hitch. I have not needed to reboot since the firmware update. It has been up since the day it arrived. I don't know about the USB port since I don't use it.I run a web server and a domain server the firewall only allows the ports I want open. The static IP feature comes in handy as you can prevent dhcp from switching your I.P. address. Very happy with the router.
This lens is simply to die for. Yes, it's big, heavy and expensive, but it does the job incredibly well. If you've never shot with a super-tele the heft and reach take some getting used to at first but once you are comfortable with it be prepared for stunning images.Hand holding isn't exactly a lot of fun. It's possible if you're not a 97lb. weakling, but not the best way to get quality shots. For sports shooters a monopod is almost manditory, and if you're a bird or nature photographer a good tripod at bare minumum and even a gimbal head are wise investments.Buy it, use it, love it.
This DVD recorder seems to use cheap parts that result in a large % of disc-burnin failures. Even though DVD-R is cheap these days (but not so with DVD-RAM), you'll be much better off and happier with DVD recorders from Panasonic. (The Panasonic DVD recorder/VCR combo is also $200 cheaper!)
A great product delivered in a timely manner at a good price. What's not to like?
ok its a B+W lense filter what more do you want? They are simply the best filter out there. A little more than others but the quality is exceptional. I would rather spend a few more bucks and get something worth it than just waist money.
I'm sorry, but I bought one directly from Logitech exactly like this for way less than $100.00, no way I'm paying over $200.00 for one.
XP needs a firewire update. Do that & use this product. this will work just perfect. I got this from Simpletech customer service.
I have been looking around for a MP3 player with a radio and a decent amount of memory for around []; so when I saw this I was naturally happy that I could have an infinate amount of cards with different groups of songs etc on them.When I bought my player towards the end of January 2004 Frontier labs had brought out a new version of the Nex Ia the Nex Ia+. Before I had bought my player I had read some of the reviews and had heard about the minoour flaws of this player; however on revieving my Nex Ia+ none of the flaws which Ihad read about seemed to be in evidence. Infact Ifound the flash/microdrive door hard to open, I don't know if these are improvement made apon the Ia+ but I would certainly recomend splashing out the extra [] for it. I bought my player off ... living in the UK I couldnt order off here ;-(I decided to buy the player with no memory and have a shop around for memory to see if it would be cheaper buying it speratly, which it was by a full []. I ordered mine off ...I was very pleased with the two above sites both delivering my order within 24 hours!!Just a quick note on connecting this player to your P.C. : For the removable drive to be found I have to be in the actual player mode. You must also plug in the USB cable after the layer mode is innialated (sorry if i spelt it wrong). (I have win XP Prof so it may be different on your systems)SummaryA very good player to go for with excerlent sound quality. Try shopping around for the memory as you can save yourself some of your preasous money. Also you may want to get some new headphones as the ones suppilied I did not like (well they cant please everyone).
I bought a JVC GR-DVM70 when they were hot, shiny, and new. Paid a ton for it too. Camera works good and is small enough to fit in loose pockets. I really enjoy the physical camera. Turns out however, that JVC makes the WORST software in the world. I don't know who their software engineers are, but they wrote (...) software and included it with the camera. Also, my camera is not USB and that is a huge part of the problem. You really should only buy a USB based camera because serial based is extemely slow in transferring images and I can never connect the camera to the computer for downloading stills without having endless problems. Just DON'T buy it (or if you must, buy the one I own).
This works great. I downloaded the map update with no problem using this cable. A great price and a great item.
I was a little weary of getting this keyboard especially that I never used one split down the middle. I wanted something easy to use and high in quality because I just bought my new computer and I wanted it to look good. I find this keyboard easier to use and much more comfortable. I like typing fast and my wrists ache when I typed on the traditional kind of keyboards. The extra keys are great to I can instantly go to my documents or save or send email by clicking the button. This keyboard has made it a lot easier on my wrists and now find it easier to learn how to type. The Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard is the way to go. The comfort is there as well as the simplicity to learning it quickly.
Just like my title, I bought these for running because there were so many positive reviews but as soon as I started running with them in, they fell out. I kept on having to push them harder into my ears in a attempt for them to stay in for more than a few seconds. No such luck.
Purchased product from a company on the East Coast. Packaged arrived within five days and was as advertised. Installed into Canon iP-90v portable printer in a 15 seconds. Was up and running wireless printing within five minutes. Great product, easy install and quick bluetooth connect. I highly recommend.
This is a great little player. Has plenty of functions, most are redundant on both the remote and the player itself, which I like (my family has a history of destroying remotes). So far I haven't had too many problems. I do wish it had come with hookups though, i had to buy those separately.
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. :-)
Great mike for our restraunt p.a. system. Constantly working for 12 hour days, seven days a week for 14 years. Now is the time to buy a new one for another 14 years but can't decide on this one or the next one up for $100. I will probably upgrade.
I sure have enjoyed my laptop fan. It nice and light and quite.The price was great. I saved over $4.00. Walmart didn't even havea cheaper one.
I went through two phases of decision making before I chose this camera:1. The choice between Mini-DV format and DVD media cameras: I decided on the latter, since I have an old 8mm camcorder, and one of the primary reasons I dont take footage anymore is the hassle I had to go through each time to transfer onto videocassettes or DVDs. Supposedly, this was a much faster process if I would be able to write directly to the 1.4GB DVDs, and then all I'd have to do would be to compose them onto bigger ones. Hence, I decided against mini-DV camcorders.2. Once I decided on this type of format, then the rest of my choice was easy. At the time I bought my camcorder (~ Oct 2005), this was still by far the best DVD format camcorder available. Great quality video, 5.1 surround sound, exceptional in low light and took great stills. I was tempted by the Canon DC20, in that it was so much smaller and neater. However, since it was so new on the market, there were hardly any reviews and I was worried that it would just be a slightly better version of their DC10 (which seems to have significant picture quality issues).Having gone with the DCR-DVD403, I have one big complaint: With the Sony software, there is no simple way to transfer over to a full size DVD. You can edit your files to some extent, but can only burn them back to another mini DVD in your camcorder, not to your DVD burner. Sure your DVD burner comes with software, but this only allows you to do Disc copies, i.e. put the entire contents of your 1.4GB Camcorder DVD onto a regular 4.7GB one... A waste of space. Even though I knew upfront that these camcorders were not very good for editing, I for sure thought there'd be a real easy way to put the contents of three mini-DVDs onto a regular DVD with a basic menu giving you a choice of which of the three you want to see at any point in time. Isn't this one of the big reasons why DVDs are better than videocassettes? As it turns out, I have to go buy Video editing software and any sort of file compilation (i.e.to compile ten 30 second clips into 1 large clip with/without editing, takes a very long time unless you have a super, super fast computer). Why again did I not go with a Mini-DV camcorder, I have to ask myself?? (see point 1).
A laser printer for less than $100? That should be all you need to decide to purchase this printer. As a consumer you should know that buying one of the cheapest products in any given market, will not get you all the high end features, and performance of the higher priced units. That being said this is a killer printer, that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to save money by not buying inkjet cartridges every week.First off the set up was a breeze. On my Mac, the printer basically installed itself on the network, and it took less than five minutes before I was printing from my Mac, over my wireless network. Setting it up on a PC, should have been just as easy, but the manual is not very clear on which option to use when printing from a PC. Once I chose the right option, the printer was installed in about 5 minutes on each PC notebook in my house.My only real complaint about the set up is the manual. The printer itself is very easy to install if you have some idea how to install hardware. If you are a total novice, it may not be as easy, since the manual doesn't fully explain certain things. In fact, it skips a few basic steps in the set up. It's not hard to figure out, but some people need all the help they can get.Printing is very fast, and the quality of the text is excellent. I haven't tried to print any pictures, but I didn't buy this to use a photo printer. Noise is about average for a laser printer, but it is quick to quiet down, and goes to sleep rather quickly. Initially I thought this would be a problem since it may require a longer warm up, but I haven't noticed any slow down. Overall the printer is very fast, and hasn't given me any trouble. I did notice a slight curl to the pages as they print, but it's not enough for me to be concerned about.In closing, this printer is an excellent choice for your home. It sets up very fast, works with Mac and PC's, and should save a lot of money on ink. While I'm sure this is not the best laser printer on the market, it is a $100 laser printer that does everything I want it to, and it does it very well.
It was actually looking at dozens of flat-panel sets that prompted me to choose this one, and I am entirely satisfied with my choice. The first DVD I watched was Lawrence of Arabia, and it was truly like sitting in the theater. The few HD channels we actually get (through Comcast in Howard County, MD), show the promise that all HD will eventually bring. That being said, there is a caveat with regard to the Cablecard feature, which I wanted to activate, and did, with disappointing results, though it seems to be largely a Comcast problem, who claimed, after four tries, that they couldn't guarantee compatibility. (They do have a powerful disincentive to provide this service, BTW). So I had to go with a cable box and all its attendant wiring; since this TV is mounted over a fireplace, it involved a fair amount of extra holes in the walls. Since I bought this, the price has even come down a bit more, which was to be expected, but overall, this set provided the best "bang for the (LCD) buck."Fast forward almost 4 years to the day. My gorgeous baby just died. The repairman was here and found a crack in the main board. Said it was a manufacturer defect and it would cost almost $500 to fix it. I have had other Samsung products and they have been wonderful, so maybe it was the luck of the draw, but I am disappointed. But I did not have it fixed. The prices have come down so much, I am going to get a bigger screen and LED technology for $1000 less than I originally paid for this one. And yes, I will get a Samsung, but maybe I will get an extended warranty.
They came in different, blue package, and for a moment I was afraid that someone mixed up an order. But they fit and work fine. So far had a chance to use some black ink, don`t know about color jet. Black print looks fine, no different than original Canon ink. Well, for less then $6 with shipping it looks like great deal, hope that all cartridges are as good, as the first one. Oh, and my printer is i250, kind of basic, few years old model. Hope it helps.
Actually, this little power supply does everything I need. The voltage knob is sensitive enough so that a fine voltage adjustment knob is not necessary. This is an excellent power supply for digital work where I only need 5 volts.
Well it works as it should. But the fuse was faulty - not blown, but faulty - so after replacing it the extension worked fine with my traffic camera and GPS plugged in.However, because it's plugged in permanently I would have preferred it to be a little shorter and for the cord to be 6&#34; longer.But it serves my purpose and that's what really matters to me.
I made the mistake of buying a second pair of these, when the first ones broke within 60 days. They sound really good for the price, so I thought it was worth the risk. Unfortunately the 2nd pair broke after about 30 days. There is no information on Skullcandy's website about warranty or repair policy. I tried to contact them via their online form and have gotten no response. I guess that I am a slow learner, but I have now learned not to buy from them.
I read other reviews on this product and decided that it has to be, at least, worth the price.My wife uses this headset, she does handle it gently, but has had no problem with it breaking. She periodically has trouble with people hearing her but that is a problem we have had forever with economy headsets.Overall, it was well worth the small price we paid for it.
Had my SureShot for a year, now I have an H on the screen. Does not work, once in a while I can get it off but the Zoom does not work. Garbage!
I bought this unit so that I could save stuff from my TiVo and copy some old VHS tapes to DVD. So far, so good! I have made about 20 DVD recordings. The only problem I ran into was when I was trying to copy a movie from VHS to DVD (this movie is not available on DVD yet) and it wouldn't let me copy it because it is copyrighted. I really wanted to make a DVD of it, since it is no longer available.Another nice thing is the DV input on the front. I have a Canon mini-DV camcorder and was able to easily transfer video directly from the camera to DVD. There is also a full set of AV inputs on the front. Very nice for temporarily hooking up an older camcorder or (gasp!) a Beta VCR! Yes, I have LOTS of Beta tapes that I plan on converting to DVD.The menus are a lot more user-friendly than the DVD recorder my parents have. I didn't really have to read the manual... but it is worth reading. There are some neat features: Pressing REC once starts recording, pressing it again starts a record timer... adding 30 minutes each time you press REC. That's a nice function for unattended recording. Also, most of the functions are easily accessable by remote without going into menus... including recording speed (quality) and one-touch dubbing from DVD-VHS or VHS-DVD. Another nuce touch is the clock. Most DVD players do not have a clock on the display, but this one does (it needs to know the time for timer recording).Also, my television is a Samsung. The remote will control the TV as well (and other brands). There is even a dedicated TV Power button. Very nice for reducing the number of remotes needed to power everything up/down.All of the DVD-Rs I use are Verbatim brand, and I have had no problems with them at all.
i dont remember the price but i bought these before and they work great and still do for mixed CDs
Don't even consider purchasing this printer. The software is the worst I've encountered in the last 5+ years. Total junk. I have considerable computer expertise and couldn't get this machine to operate fully under either Windows 98SE, ME or 2000. The printer might work, but not the scanner. The thing might scan, but not print. The OCR never worked on the rare occasion the scanner did. More often than not the software would cause errors during boot-up. I had to repreatedly restore from an older registry to get the machine back up and running. Maybe you'll get lucky if you are running XP, but I wouldn't count on it. Installation errors galore...missing files...incoherent and often outright incorrect instructions given by HP on-line help. And the software takes up close to 1 Gigabyte! The software for the Brother MFC-210C I replaced the HP with takes up less than 10 Megs! It has all the functionality of the HP...and it works!!!! And watch out if you have to uninstall the HP software...that function doesn't work either. Even if you download the special uninstall program from HP's web site. You're left with HP stuff scattered all over your system. Stay away! You've been warned!!! The Internet is filled with horror stories.
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This unit was fairly eay to install and set-up (I had a couple of difficulties with conflicting IPs on a pre-existing home network, but these were fairly easily resolved). Can't beat the price, and it has a pretty good feature set.
Just got this little wonder three days ago and already I love it! Although the supplied documentation is a little skimpy, between it and the help files that come with the Palm software, things worked out well.Overall the Palm m515 appears to be a solid unit. I would recommend purchasing screen protectors right off the bat. There cheap and do a great job protecting aginst scratches and abrasions. Replacement screens, on the other hand, are quite expensive. My unit will live its life in the harsh enviroment of South Louisiana construction and needs the added protectiom. I let you all know how it holds up to the humidity in a few months.Overall I,m very pleased with the unit, for now.
I bought one of these. In less than a year I am on my 3rd one. Amazon was good at replacing the first one. It may have been damaged durring shipping. The second one though worked alright for a few mo. than it crapped out. The technical service at Archos is lousy and I mean really, really, lousy. Its in the proccess of being repaired or replaced. It has been the most painfull purchase Ive made sense I bought the Pontiac Fiero or my stocks in Enron.
I purchased 2 hand-held slide viewers, one with batteries and a light and the Pana-vue #3 that used only natural light for viewing. Pana-vue #3 was 1/3 the price of the other viewer and worked as well without the added step of holding the light bar down to view. The Pana-vue #3 can go anywhere and never needs additional parts to make it function. The entire family agreed that this one was the best.
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.
This charger works fine,charges fast too.I recommend it for anyone! It is a fast charger also,I also like the dust cover also!!
It might be something wrong with the USB power and unit on at the same time. I needed to return for a refund.
If you are looking for a nice copier and scanner at a good price, then you may wish to consider this printer to purchase. If you print labels, such as: CDROM labels, packing labels, or anything else that must line up correctly... buy another printer. No matter how hard you try, the labels will not line up and you waste paper, money, and time trying to make it work. I have this printer and I am pleased with the scanner and the copier. As far as print quality, it does a good job of printing pictures and other images. Once again, it just does not print labels well!!! If you print many labels, DO NOT buy this printer. I just went out and purchased another printer (EPSON C86) to print labels and it does a fantastic job. Unfortunately, I wasted time and money with this hp printer. Hopefully, this review will save some people time and money. Look somewhere else if you wish to print labels!!!
I like the small size and weight of the product. Its simplicity makes it something that I am beginning to carry around with me to "see what happens". I am thinking abt making a short film using it. The only suggestions I have is that there should be a small bit of documentation in the package that explains that the software to export the files and play them on a PC or Mac are stored in the camera and that there is a special driver that needs to be installed to use with other software like Adobe Premier Pro. Other than that I have been satisified.Jack
So i got the adapter today and i put it into my car trying to see if it worked well. I was disappointed then nothing i did would make it work. My cassette player spat out the adapter every time no matter which way i put it in. Good thing it i only paid 3 bucks or i would have been alot more mad.
These speakers are by far the best i've ever used. Sound is crisp with zero distortions especially when coupled with a top of the line sound card such as any from the X-Fi series. The control panel is solid and easy to use, delivery the user with a myriad of options to provide the best playback experience.These speakers are a must have, whether u r a gamer, music or movie enthusiast..they deliver the best experience to all types of listeners across all spectrums
This is absolutely the best thing you can buy to protect your iPod. This case adds very little weight and bulk, but protects perfectly - I dropped this about 5 feet onto concrete when I was walking my dog and there was no damage done to the Pod at all, just a small scuff on the case. The iPod is secure, protected, and stays in perfect condition as long as this case is on. (A quick note, if you want to take the case off, rather than pull on the end, use a penny or a thin metal object pushed into the space on the sides of the iPod and turn is slightly. That will open the case without any possibility of breaking or doing damage to either the case or player.)Also, I agree with the other poster here who mentioned that this case looks great: I have a black 5.5G 30GB iPod and I wanted a case that would show off my player and still keep it safe. The iSkins look cheap and toy-ish, and the leather cases wear down the screen. This case offers a perfect view of your iPod of choice.Couldn't recommend this more highly! I bought mine at a Mac store and had pay 26, here it's less money, too.
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.
I previously owned Samsung 8.1 Mega pixel camera but I wasnt happy about it. Then I ve been seeing photos from my colleagues and the shots were impressive. They recommend me this camaera. So i sold my Samsing in Ebay and bought this from Amazon. I've never been so satisfied with what this camera had gererate clear crisp pictures. My previous Samsung camera was even more expensve.Just match any camera with the same price and you'll see what Im taking about. This camera, for performance and dollar value is 5 STAR!
=== I LOVE this player! =====================- Everything is simple and easy to use.- Feature packed and little time to learn- Small but not too small for adult sized hands.- simple and universal USB hi-speed connection- no software required- no expensive iTunes to pummel your bank account- Uses regular AAA battery that lasts forever!- No battery charger cord to lose or forget!- no built-in rechargable battery (iPod shuffle) that will die and make the product obsolete- 3 adults in the family own one of these and love it- rugged enough to handle multiple drops=== Dislikes =================- 1 Gig would be better for me when on a 7 day trip- The flexibilty of the AAA battery makes it about twice the thickness I would prefer.- The included plastic case is only good (because it is required) for using the wristband- Why no lanyard? It has a connection point for one. Then you could wear it like a necklace.===Battery Performance:======================~12 hours for Energizer. I just bought Panasonic brand AAA for a Mexico vacation last week and at ~15+ hours on my 1st Panasonic battery!===Headphones:===============================Of course you will have to buy some decent headphones. iPod earbuds sound good and can help justify the price for an iPod shuffle or even a iPod nano but I wanted in-ear type for better noise blocking on airplanes and ultimate sound quality. And I wasn't looking to spend $300+ on Shure brand. I bought white Sony in-ear for the bride (paid $39 Circuit City 9/2006) and black Senheisser in-ear for myself. (paid $69 Circuit City 9/2006). Both headphone replacements were major improvements in comfort and sound quality over the Sansa headphones I threw in the trash.=== To sum it up ======================But for about $[...] total ($[...] MP3 player,$[...] in-ear headphones) you have a great player you can use regular batteries with, is simple, blocks outside noise and has good sound. A great product because they keep it very simple and easy to use in a somewhat disposable package!Buy it now! or even better, get the 1 Gig version!
It used to be an ordeal to really clean the front lens of my favorite lenses especially after a jungle trip as the moisture is pervasive and dirt then sticks to it.With this tool it has become much, much easier.Still, be very careful for hard particles pasted to the glass.
This started off great. Very good printing, very good scanning, lots of promise and well worth $300. Then it started not recognizing Canon's own ink tanks, which are expensive by the way. The orange error light came on more and more. Now it won't even recognize brand new Canon original, genuine ink tanks. What do they want? Canon? I mean, come on! I've Googled the error codes that I keep getting, and it's clear that I'm not the only one. Despite this printer getting lots of very positive reviews, please be careful. I'm not one for ranting, and this printer did a great job early on. But 6 months later, 50% of the time it was a problem printing anything. It would be, press print in Word/Paint/Web browser, and I'd watch the printer to see if it just printed, or gave me the finger (the orange light!) and decided that - all of a sudden - the Canon ink tanks I purchased at a hefty price weren'y "recognized". Sometimes it would give me a different error code and would start up again in Japanese!! I am getting an HP printer/scanner, and vow NEVER to buy Canon again. I hate it, it drives me absolutely nuts. And now I'm at my wits' end, I realize I'm 3 days over the warranty period, I'm ready to smash this up with a hammer!!
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.
Over the last decade, I've owned 4 wireless routers (1 Dell, 2 Netgears and 1 DLink) and the DIR-655, which I've used for more than 2 years now, is by far the best one I've had. Very easy to setup, lots of features (I personally love its guest-zone feature, which I use by making invisible the main SSID that provides access to my NAS, and still provide a guest SSID with an access-key that I feel comfortable providing to people visiting my place and wanting to connect to the internet via my wireless router). I had problems in the past with its USB-share-port feature (to share a printer) in previous firmwares, but it has worked flawlessly since firmware 34. Wireless speed and connectivity are excellent too. Highly recommended.
First off, I'd like to comment on the outstanding number of people who apparently have no lack of stupidity and continue to post reviews on here. The technology that goes into this product is absolutely amazing, and the engineering is very good. I know this from tinkering/expanding/fixing my previous Jukebox. As far as aesthetically, yes the paint DOES peel off rather easily from the back, and the serial number fades away quickly, and player is rather heavy for its size. However, if treated correctly and used by people with brains and a little bit of intelligence, this machine will last for years.The hard drive: a 1mm thick extremely-highly polished metal disc. It is read by a head that moves over it only a FEW MICRONS above the surface....sometimes 50 TIMES PER SECOND if the drive is working fast. NOT a good idea to drop the thing, so keep it in the provied case, or buy a better one.The battery: Lithium-Ion speially designed battery. Apparently someone of lower intelligence tried to find the &quot;batteries&quot; in the player and replace it. It should last the life on the product and cant be replaced. Another note: KEEP THE PLAYER OUT OF COLD WEATHER!!! Li-Ion batteries lose their power very quickly in temperatures below 45F...its nothing wrong with the player. Yes, the battery meter has some flaws, but if you don't record like crazy it should last a few hours.(Recording video: Vertical Scan + Horizontal Scan, red green and blue, about 900 pixels total at 25 frames per second...the image on the screen and all the data &quot;changes&quot; 25 times in a second! It takes a LOT of power to do this and process all this info, no matter what product you have. That is why the battery life is shortened when you record....are we catching on here...?)The computer interface: If you love slow transfer programs that are loaded with graphics and take up extra space on your computer, do not buy this product. But an iPod or something else because with the Archos you just drag and drop your music/data/videos/documents/ whatever onto the hard drive for storage. Monkeys have been trained to do it. Seriously.The headphone jack: Please people, just be careful with this. The jack is about the size of a fingernail and is probably the most abused mechanical part on the player.THe menus, etc on the player: It is self explanantory! Thats why the thing is so graphic. And yes you can change the colors of the display (I agree...the yellow is gross). In the Settings menu, just choose....are ya ready....ya sure......? COLORS!!! You must be joking to tell me that you can not find that.In All: A GREAT product as long as you take care of it, and avoid dropping it. Also, try updating the firmware from www.archos.com every few months to get the latest updates which will solve all (well...some) of your problems.Well worth the money, just don't hope for tech support.
I installed with pioneer AVH-P4100DVD and work great, sound quality is excellent by bluetooth, music and phone.
Love this product. It makes it a snap to make homemade hash brown potatoes, as well as shredding carrots for carrot, raisin, and pineapple salad. Also grate for slicing vegetables for salad or just a raw veggie tray.
Have been very pleased with this camera in the month I've used it. Bought it for my wife who uses it as a point-and-shoot. Everything about it is easy - 2 AA bateries - simple controls - 9 MP - put a 2GB memory card in and taken many pictures and videos without any problem. Some problems - image stabilization - mode wheel moves too easily - power adapter not included.
I started with a D50 and have loved it from the very begining. I felt ready to step up to the next level, but didn't think I was ready for the d200. When I heard about the d80, I read everything I could. The biggest selling point was the fact that it was the same internal workings as the d200 in the more consumer friendly d50 body. I don't use all of the mode setting and find myself in Shutter and Aperture Priority most of the time, but it's nice to have the others there when I don't want to think about or have time to fiddle with settings.The in camera image enhancements are amazing--but a word of caution. Vivid +2 will definitely give you vivid shots--if not too much so.I've had this baby for about 2 weeks and imagine it will be my camera for the next couple years.Compared to the Canon 30d (which I was thinking about) or even the new 400d (I haven't actually held one yet), this is the Nikon to have.On batter life, I had a recent shoot where I took over 800 shots in a 3 hour period. The battery was at about half and that's with quite a bit of LCD viewing.At this level both Canon and Nikon offer great equipment--you can't go wrong with either. Just get one of each in your hands, snap a few shots, and go with the one that feels the best for you.
I have an Accura with the navigation system built in. I find the Garvin GPS system much more accurate that the one built in and easier to read and program.
I've had this for over 2 weeks now and so far I'm enjoying the product. I did reformat is as suggested in another review and it works well. Much handier than floppies, and more reliable.
I purchased a 2G Lexar Firefly to download music to use in the USB port on my car stereo. It will only let me download to 450 MG. A CD holds more than that.
The item is exactly as pictured. A black XM cassette, but works perfectly for an iPhone. It fits well into the audio port. The sound is great. The shipping is also very fast.
Takes great pics, easy to navigate, works as expected so far (with heavy use on 4 major trips), solid battery life, etc. Great value.
I recieved this product before christmas and have been using it since. It has great reception anywhere in the house. I haven'thad a chance to use them outside yet. They are not extremely high quality sound but not bad for the price. Overall a good product for the money.
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.
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.
makes a loud noise and you have to use a noise suppressor and has a very poor completion
I bought this to hook the Mac Mini up to our TV as a HTPC/server. Now, I'm glad that I did, since it allows our old TV to display any video that it has. Would recommend this to anyone that can use it. It's worth every penny.
Excelente tama&ntilde;o y peso, adem&aacute;s el material de Aluminio es menos delicado que los antiguos modelos en blanco.La bater&iacute;a dura much&iacute;simo mas que los modelos anteriores, y el color y brillo de la pantalla me sorprendieron. Me encanta que puedo leer las letras de las canciones que ehe bajado de Internet, para ir cantando mientras escucho m&uacute;sica en Transmilenio. Me sorprendi&oacute;. Espero pronto comprar uno de 8 GB... pero por su precio este de 2GB es perfecto.
I have had my RCA DRC 8335 DVR-VCR for about six months. This is my second machine and I am still having trouble with it. I thought a six head unit would give me better video from my tapes, but it has not. In both cases the machines got to a point where all they would say is HELLO-HELLO-HELLO over and over again. Would not take instructions from the remote nor would most of the front panels buttons work. Tried all the usual fixes, holding the off buttom until it shut off. Un-pluging the machine from all cables and letting it sit overnight with not cables or power to it. This thing is run by a computer and what I think happens is the boot up sequence fails. There needs to be a way to acess these machine from a laptop with a diagnostic program to get them up and running again. The motherboard needs a Cmos battery backup for the software and default reset so no matter what happens, it can do a fresh boot from memory if need be. I finally open my unit up and took a look inside, I would say the problem is that these units and there are many out there being manufactured by various companies are just not built as well as they could be. Every computer needs to be reloadable off a CD and these DVR-VCR machines need to be the same way.Ralph
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.
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.
Any comments on sound quality are eclipsed by the mini-plug easily pulling or popping out of my MacBook Pro's earphone jack. So, when shifting position on the couch or wherever, it can slide out, the laptop sound hangs for a second, and then the sound comes blasting out of the laptop speakers. This sounds like a laptop problem but I keep the finger pointed at these headphones - previous Philips and Sennheiser headphones did not have this problem with my laptop.Otherwise a good beater pair of cans if you have devices whose mini jacks are customized for these. Bass a little flat.
About a year ago, a black horizontal line showed up on the screen and never went away. Since then, more and more have shown up. Now I have 23 black lines going across the whole screen, each one pixel wide. The monitor has now begun to flicker randomly, so I've about had it with this thing. I emailed NEC and they basically said I could pay to have them try to fix it. There are a lot newer and better models out there, so don't bother with this piece of junk.
The bag is great but didn't realize it would be too small to add a lens to the Rebel SLR camera.
I came here to post my review for theKingston 8GB Class 6 SDHC Card. Then I realized that several products and reviews had been collected on this page. TheKingston 16 GB SDHC Class 4 Memory Cardis also now being sold here. I actually own and use almost all the products listed here except for the 4 GB SDHC card from Kingston. I do have other 4 GB SDHC cards, just not that one. I will try to list as much info as possible to help all those shopping for one of these Kingston memory cards.The 2 GB, 2 GB Elite Pro, and 2 GB Ultimate CardsThe 2 GB regular SD card from Kingston is pretty comparable to the Sandisk card, which I also own. It's a steady performer at a good price, still only around $10. Just for the sake of clarity, the technical details speed rating of 5 MB/sec read speed and 1.5 MB/sec write speed applies to the basic card. The Elite card is 50x, giving you up to 10 MBs read and 5 MBs write and the Ultimate card basically doubles those numbers.The only criticism I can list about the basic 2 GB card is that in my Nikon camera I definitely notice the lag after taking pictures. That was the original reason why I stepped up to the Elite Pro and Ultimate Cards. With the Elite Pro I experienced only a mild improvement in the performance, but the Ultimate really gave me a noticeable improvement.Is it worth it to buy a faster 2 GB card for twice or three times the price? I would actually say "NO" and here's the reason why. 2 GB used to be a lot of storage, but now 8 GB is the benchmark. 16 GB SDHC cards are soon to become common too. Most people who are buying 2 GB cards are doing so because they are basic users or have older devices that can't use larger SDHC cards. For that reason, few people will want to pay the extra cash at the 2 GB size. Get the basic card if you just need the largest compatible card.My SDHC specific review pointsAs long as your devices are compatible with the SDHC format, 8 GB is the way to go. Granted 4 GB is a nice size too, but most users who need cards that are SDHC compliant are probably using it for RAW image storage on high end cameras. To me 8 GB capacity on this guy makes it perfect for high capacity storage.The class 6 speed is the fastest speed available in mass market SDHC cards, meaning that you would have to step up to much more expensive professional rigs to improve upon the speed of this 8 GB card. Class 6 guarantees minimum transfer speeds of 6 MBs, but I've gotten speeds on the order of 20MBs writing and reading! Those are real world numbers I have been able to get. It should be noted that I buy a lot of external hard drives with USB 2.0 speed ratings of 480Mbs that have actual production speeds of less than this guy! That makes this card perfect for professional photographers storing pictures in RAW image formats.The 8 GB SDHC Class 6 is on par with the Sandisk Extreme III cards that are about $15 more per card on average. If you don't have an SDHC reader, you may opt to get the package with a reader included to download your pics.Sandisk SDSDRX38192 Extreme III SDHC 8GB Card with MicroMate ReaderGeneral SDHC and SD Card TipsThere are a few tips that I've learned the hard way through buying TOO MANY different memory cards.1. Make sure your device is compatible with the card! Even in regular SD cards, some older electronics aren't compatible with that large of a size (2 GB). In terms of SDHC cards, make sure your camera or other device is SDHC compatible. SDHC is different from regular SD and only newer devices tend to have built-in compatibility2. Once you install this in your camera or device, you will generally want to format the card with your compatible device's interface. That is because the standard formats for certain devices, particularly Canon, are different from the factory installed format3. Just like your devices, most computer SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC format. So use a card reader or download the pictures via USB connection to the camera with the card still installed.4. For some reason, placing the card in the locked position allows some older laptops to still read it. This is just to be used in a pinch however, and it won't apply to all systems5. If you did not properly format your card, you may be able to save things to it and then have them "disappear." If this happens to you, make sure you use the software recovery tools BEFORE you try to save anything else to your card. That way, you can retrieve your images without over-writing them.6. Make sure you know what you are going to use this card for. Once you have set up everything and ensured it's all compatible, you still have to decide on speed. If you are using this for storing RAW images instead of JPEGs or HD video, step up to the faster class 6 speed format if you can afford it.7. If you are going to pay more for a faster speed, make sure your device can benefit from it. I've read, for example, that Kodak cameras are set to a fixed voltage and cannot go faster than standard speed. So the extra cash spent on Class 4, 5, or 6 is basically wasted.ConclusionI've had good luck with all my Kingston memory cards. If you only can go up to 2 GB based on your device limits, save the cash and stick with the basic card. If you can use SDHC, the 8 GB SDHC card is awesome as long as your device is SDHC compatible. An SDHC card reader can be bought separately if your PC doesn't have a compatible slot. Make sure you review your needs; if you have a high capacity camera (10 Megapixels or more) and are storing videos or RAW images, the extra cash for the 8GB card is worth it.Enjoy!
super easy to use. loaded the software, plugged in the USB and I was up and running.
While the Skyfi3 is a very capable and useful XM receiver, this home kit may have an issue that causes the Skyfi3 to fail. It has occurred twice to me but unfortunately I did not see the possible connection until this second failure and more than 30 days after purchase. Amazon is not the place to purchase this from specifically because of the short warranty period.
These are wonderful glasses. Tried them out in S.F. and what a great buy.Thanks
I love the fact that you can still charge your phone while using it.. The only issues I have are a little static, and sometimes it's hard for Pandora to connect when you're driving and switching towers. Sometimes a long delay between songs. It's still a lot better than listening to the radio!
This has never worked correctly on my 1GHz (Mirrored Drive Door) PowerMac, no matter which version of Mac OS X I've used (10.3 - 10.4.9 and every revision between). The system has ongoing problems with sleep and deep sleep when this card is inserted. Despite the packaging claims and the instructions in the manual, the CD-ROM does not come with any drivers for Mac OS X. It's my understanding that these problems are limited to the MDD PowerMac.
This is a good recorder, and very easy to use. My son and I went through the instructions in about 10 minutes, setting the time, date, etc., and learning how to make and play back recordings. The sound quality is good.
This pair of headphones has the best sound I've heard from sport headphones (Which, I admit isn't much. The only other headphones I've had were ones that came with the CD players I bought.) I purchased these straight from Target, and the sound specs on them such as the frequency was considerably higher than some of the other more expensive headphones. I got home and tried them and I loved the sound they produced. One downside is that the green things that go behind your ears can be kind of a painful hassle. More than once the cord has gotten stuck on a desk cornder or doornob, pulling the headphones forward, the green thingys ramming up against the back of my ear, quite painfully. When I lay back against my pillow the flexable c bar on the back pushes up against my head and the green ear support things ram against my ears, again quite painful. I cant sleep on the side either, because there are these large reflective domes on the headphone that are actually quite useless, and they push the headphone up against my ear. The only way I can sleep with these on is with my face against the pillow, and thats not comfortable because I can't breath.Good sound, but not very comfortable. Right now I'm looking into the HP550 model headphones.
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. ...
Got this to replace the ipod classic when the hard drive went out. It has outlasted that model and I still use it almost everyday.
I installed 2 512 ram on my Dell Inspirion 5100 Laptop. It works well and I do not need to upgrade my BIOS version A06. It ran a lot faster. Glad that I spent very little $$$ to extend my laptop life and save tons of time to install software & transfer data to a new one.
Works great. Streams Great. Nice features Would be nice if it remembered your spot when watching a dvd.
I got these after a bunch of research and listening to several speakers in the stores. They're great. I wish they had a little more bass, but other than that I've never been happier with speakers. Way better than the standard Companion speakers. You can drown the world's noise and relax with your own music.
I have bought both Samsung and Liteon DVD recorders. There are huge wastes of money.Ninety percent of the time, my Samsung recorder can not even read the disc it has just recorded. This happens especially when it's a rewriteable disc. I exchanged it for another new one but I still got the same problem. All most all the discs recorded by Samsung and Liteon can't be played by other DVD players. Even my computer can't play them most of the time!After that, I bought a Pioneer DVD recorder. It has never failed me.Samsung, Sony, Liteon, Panasonic can't play many DVD discs I bought from the local China town even though they're labeled region 1. My Pioneer DVD player reads 99 percent of them. When my Pioneer player can't read a disc, then no other player or computer can.In short, Pioneer DVD recorders and players are more expensive but they're worth every penny.
I have connected to 4 fans 3 - 120mm and 1 92mm, I use it to reduce noise levels while i am not gaming or stressing. It actually works great. In the lowest level the Fan still maintains a decent airflow, with no noise.Cons: Cannot be next to a graphic card in the PCI slot it would contact, due to big heat sink.
This power surge strip works for my purposes. I use it in the kitchen for my TV, cable box and other appliances. Works.
THE GPS ANTENA WAS THE PERFECT ANSWER TO MY PROBLEM. NOW INSTEAD OF DRIVING THROUGH FEILDS A QUARTER MILE AWAY I AM ON THE HIGHWAY. FAST DELIVERY.
Taking a researched chance, I ordered this product through Amazon reading others' and the editorial review. Technically it appeared similar to the Canon S20 (competition at the time), but reviews made the difference.Five Stars from me. Seven months now...still amazing me.Deciding factors: -Technical adjustability -Metering system -Video mode (it's debatable whether I miss audio) -CF slot (compat with my other device and easy PC-Card adapter) -3M pixel -2CR5 battery (can purchase anywhere and same as my 35mm SLR) -Size, size, sizeStill happy with: -Finite control -CF memory -Size -Durability -Easy white-balance calibration (when auto won't do) -Image quality!Also purchased: -Lithium battery and recharger (a must!) -Slide adapter (not heavily used) -64MB CF (probably will go for 128MB and shoot with abandon) -Nikon's Case (works and fits, but I wish had shoulder strap)Aloha. .d.
product looks and acts as it should. Will work well with GPS reciver.
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.
I bought THREE of these things over the last two years ... at least two of them from Amazon. (The actual model number was different -- XVC20U in black -- but it's basically the same combo deck they've been selling for several years now. Now they've added progressive scan and DVD burner, other than that it looks like the exact same thing that I bought.)They worked fine at first, but after a while, DVDs started freezing up on them. Oddly, I have absolutely NO trouble playing music CDs in the very same drives.DVD freezing has happens on ALL THREE of them, but it is worse on the unit I have used most. It seems to do it less when the machine or the DVD has cooled down. It gets worse over time. Lens cleaning with a disc-brusher, lens cleaning via taking off the case for direct contact cleaning, and air-pressured dusting -- all do no good.Anyway, thanks to JVC I have several hundred dollars worth of DVD players that don't play DVDs ... other reviews (under various model numbers) suggest there's not a chance JVC will make good on them.I have had, in the past, good luck with JVC TVs and car stereo units, and I try to stay loyal to brands, suppliers and what not. But I seriously doubt I will be making any other JVC purchases due to these things. I suppose JVC doesn't place much value on their brand or image or they wouldn't have dumped this stuff into the marketplace.It seems to be getting harder and harder to find companies that bother to make products that are actually worth what you pay for them. I suppose companies that rip-off customers and laugh their way to the bank must be part of the "new economy" I keep hearing about.
product is ok but way over priced it will be interesting to see where the price goes in the next six months
I bought two of these, one with the headset and one without, for hunting coyotes at night. They are hard to use, not very clear, and the field of view is dreadful. This is a not a tool worth $400.
if you are looking for the older version (i.e. the one in this listing), know that the seller does not seem to have it and will most likely send you the later version (slightly different build, no raised corners on the top portion) with no explanation. hardly a big deal but i went out of my way to find the older version of the case and was disappointed when I received the V2 model. my email back and forth with the seller verged on the absurd. they refused to acknowledge the mistake and just sent me cut-and-paste responses re their return policy.
The product arrived in the time described and have had it in operation ever since. Works perfectly.
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 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.
Great product that works fine. Only issue is that you have to remember to "wake up" keypad after a period of inactivity. Other than that it's a great attachment for anyone needing a keypad.
Beautiful Picture! I had an 52" DLP, the LG 52SX4D for 3 years & had to replace the bulb once, with no problems other than that. My new 61" Samsung HLT6187S with the LED light engine arrived 1 week ago (I ordered this about 8:30 PM on Friday, 10/19/07 & received it Tuesday, 10/23/07...what great service...WOW!) & it is fantastic! The picture is far superior to the LG plus the blacks are actually black instead of dark gray; must be the 10,000-1 contrast ratio. Despite what some reviews had said about a bright spot in the center & some dead pixels, I took a chance. Were they ever wrong. It's an amazing picture, with no bright spot I can see & absolutely no dead pixels! Let's see.... 61" TV, great picture, no bulbs or color wheels to go bad and under $1900.00, including delivery & no tax? It's a no brainer---get the Samsung from Amazon!
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.
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!
The picture shows the cassette feature along with the car kit. The cassette did not come with the kit. Very disappointed!
I did my research before purchasing this wireless router from Amazon to use in conjunction with my Belkin Pre-N wireless desktop card. According to every net review I'd read, this combination of Belkin Pre-N desktop card and router had the best range and throughput at that range than any other card/router in its class, and as my workstation is out in the middle of a farm an almost impossible distance from the router, 'range' is what I needed above all.After some configuration and finding the best spot to put the computer itself, I now regularly have connection qualities in the 77-90% range a good 200-300 ft. from my router which is in another building entirely (and both have a lot of metal cladding and what-not I had expected to cause a great deal of interference if not outright unworkability.)The odd thing about this 'Pre-N' combination from Belkin is that apparently the later Belkin N equipment is grossly inferior, and manages to pull off only about half the range of this model.These cards and the Pre-N router are becoming harder to find as they've been superseded by the newer (inferior) models currently in the stores, so if you have to operate wireless at great distances, I doubt you'll beat these Belkin models for at least the immediate future.
Used this while travening overseas. Worked exceptionally well, and travels quite easily. Worked great with a plug adapter for foreign outlets. Has a nice blue light on the plug so you know it has power. Great outlet spacing so you can use bulky adapters. One of the only Monster products I'd actually buy.
I needed an A to D video converter to convert our old 8mm tapes to DVD. I took a risk buying this product since there were no reviews I could find as reference on the Internet. So far I am very happy with it. I cannot compare it with other similar products but as far as doing what I need it is perfect. Really time conversion to MPeg2 files is really smooth and problem free from any analog video source. I am not 100% sure about sound conversion accuracy. Price is really good comparing with the more popular brand.I have not used the TV feature but it should be as good.
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 bought this and it will not work wirelessly when password protected with my: PS3, I-Pod Touch, 4 yearD-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Routerold Toshiba laptop...all these devices worked with the previous router that I had. The mfgr tried to help on the phone (by reading from a script) for about 30 minutes then referred me to a website. The website just had FAQs so I am stuck with a router that only works with 40% of my devices.
I purchased a 17" MacBook Pro in May of 2007. At checkout, I added the AppleCare warranty because I have had positive experiences with the plan before. Total cost was approximately $3,000. I find that my experience with Apple has been worth every penny of this amount, if not more.My MacBook Pro worked great until July of 2009, when the bluetooth card stopped working. I sent the MacBook in for repair, and it was back at my door within two business days. To my dismay, the computer came back scratched and dented beyond belief (even the Apple Store employees were astonished by the extent of the damage). So they sent it back to the repair depot for a case replacement. Two days later, the MacBook was back in my hands with a new case. But the battery was still dented. I was starting to get impatient, but the Apple Store replaced the battery. Overall, a hassle of an experience, but I did get a new battery, so I was not terribly upset.A week later, the latch for the screen stops working. The MacBook had left my house precisely 0 times since the repairs, so I knew this was as a result of poor case installation. I opened a case online and noted that this was the fourth repair. I politely requested a replacement Mac. Not more than two minutes later, I received a call from a supervisor who completely agreed with my request. I was astonished as he explained they would be replacing my MacBook with a brand new (not refurbished) top-of-the-line one- as soon as I printed the FedEx label and dropped off my old MBP to FedEx, they would ship my brand new one out. Absolutely free. I even got a $100 refund for the AppleCare that was remaining on my old MacBook.Basically, I got upgraded to a brand new Mac after TWO YEARS of using the old one, for absolutely free. That's amazing, considering that most PC laptops are obsolete after two years. With Apple, the old adage "you get what you pay for" certainly rings true.
Just what we had hoped. Works great. Older version of same product is 20' away and this pulls them away from it.
This compact flash card works great with my Nikon D200. Though it is not listed in the camera's user guide, it does great. It is very quik both capturing pictures and uploading them to my PC. I am very pleased with the capacity of the card (over 625 pics in JPEG Fine), the speed, and the price.
This is the most difficult CD changer I've ever used!!!I'm the type of person who likes to pop in a CD and start listening. This simple act is nearly impossible with the PM-28's five cd loader. One cannot see what is in each tray unless you cycle through them all. Moreover, I have not yet been able to change a disc while listening to another. Another annoying feature is that too many functions are controlled from the remote. Cycling between CD's is way too time consuming. What's more, the random feature does not operate on MP3's so you HAVE to listen all 100 or so songs on your disc in order. Lastly, each time you unplug the machine, you HAVE to reset the clock, or a Panasonic ad scrolls constantly.All in all, one of the most disappointing purchases I have made in a long time.
AT&T has announced that they will be closing down this service in the next few months...
I had been eyeing the Keyspan Tuneview for months, but decided to hold out for another system. When DLO released this device I decided to pull the trigger. After purchasing it and getting everything hooked up (which was easy), I could not get the iPod to synch with HomeDock. After trying every trouble shooting tip in the manual and trying a few of my own, I decided to email DLO to find out if I just had a defective system. Turns out you can only synch upto 50 playlists and 200 artists. I exceeded the artists by about 3X. I do appreciate DLO getting back to me so I could return the system. Hopefully they will increase the memory very soon. I decided to write a review so others understand the limitations... and DLO decides to improve their product.
There are plenty of outlets and I really appreciate the way they are labeled. So far it works great. I live in a lightning prone area. In fact, I hear thunder right now. All my home theater electronics are still going strong.
These are the first step. Like anyone looking to make this kind of investment for headphones I did a lot of reading before buying. That is only going to get you so far. You need to hear these. Ten years ago I listened to a pair of HD600 straight off a disc-man with NO amp. I was completely blown away, I set out to find the perfect headphones for one hundred dollars, that was a mistake. I kept buying headphones in that range over the years and nothing came close. I was torn between these and the 600's, but decided that I loved the look of these and a few reviews pushed me to get the 650's. I highly suggest going to Guitar Center or some place that you can compare them, I believe the 600's maybe the superior sounding ones (it's always the ugly ones). It's been said that a good set up is the Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear amp/HD600 using a 650 headphone cable. But there is no way I'm paying that kind of money for an amp...I'm not an expert and I don't plan to collect anymore headphones (unless I end up with a pile of extra money). If you are just getting into quality sound, these will destroy what you thought was possible for home listening. Even without burn-in, and an expensive amp and listening to a 128kbps file in itunes, you will want to throw out your old headphones, you will look at them with disgust and you will start ripping everything you own at lossless. These only get better with everything you bring to them, they are hungry for better. More than likely I'll be getting a Schiit amp as my first amp. Currently running these from an Apogee One for digtial or a Technics SA-5170 for vinyl and happy with this setup. I'd love to understand why people think these should have a dedicated amp.Things that you will notice when you listen. The sound stage will be expanded, the clarity and richness will be improved, the separation: you will hear things you never noticed (one voice will clearly become 3 layered voices, one piano will become 4, fingers will slide on strings) everything will become a personal concert. If you are on the fence about these don't hesitate, it's like going from and old TV to a HUGE HD one with bluray. If you are an audio pro, you probably already own these. If you didn't like something about these and you think they need to be amped, you have more money than brains (or very good hearing). If you want to significantly improve your daily enjoyment of music, buy these now. Like everyone else says there are cons: The band is tight, they are open so you can hear everything in the room (ie keyboard clicks and talking) and people can hear the headphones. These are most likely for home use only. Good thing they look more comfortable than most of the furniture in my house. You should know by now what you are getting into with these.These come in a huge foam lined box, there was nothing to cut, no way to tell if it had ever been opened or not. The cord is kevlar (think bulletproof vests) and replaceable, one time I sucked them into the vacuum roller (not this pair), seemed bad but survived (HD 495). They are light and comfortable to wear for me (not as comfy as my HD 428). They look amazing, much better than the HD600's. I think there is a lot that could be improved about how they are built (comfort and usability), but I'm insane when it comes to small details.You will want a multi-disc player or good quality digital music (big hard drive). What I listened to so far: NIN, Tool, The Cinematic Orchestra, Sam Prekop, Zoe Keating, Underworld, Aphex Twin, Miles Davis, Amadeus Soundtrack, Kodo, Led Zeppelin, Billy McLaughlin, Doomtree, Yo-Yo Ma, Alice in Chains (unplugged), Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Nirvana and Jimi. And I'll go to bed after I listen to everything that exists...These shine with live and acoustic tracks.Don't wait 10 years like I did. Get them now and start hearing your music for the first time. So worth it.On a side note, I'd consider getting a second pair of these rather than spending the money for a nice surround sound system. I figure the audio is as good but much cheaper. If Schiit is reading consider making an amp for movie buffs and their girlfriends to share. Update: I'd suggest the wireless HDR 120 for TV and Movies.
we enjoy the finger print options and the mouse is great too.. the keyboard has tons of options..i would buy this again...
This printer constantly has paper jams, which are easy to clear but quite a nuisance. For every 10 page document I print, I have to get at least 3 of them out of a jam, and then go back and reprint those pages. Also, it's the slowest printer on earth! Even when I switch it to black ink only, low ink drying time, etc., it still is like molasses. I have had unbelievably bad luck with HP, so maybe it's just me.
i gave it to my husband for xmas he was very happy cause the one he had broke , now this is working great .....thanks
I have a Palm V and it worked great, but I wanted to upgrade to a color palm. At first this worked well too, but then I noticed the palm battery would drain after a couple of days and very little usage.Now, I'm out running errands and making appointments, I try to use my palm and it won't turn on. I think the battery is dead but when I put it in the charger it shows the battery is only 1/2 used.I like the color, but the inconsistency as to when it &quot;feels like working&quot; is too inconvenient.Very frustrating.....
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 been looking for a bag for my laptop for awhile. Most of them were too expensive for me. This one has a great price and looks very professional. I've had a lot of people compliment me on my cute bag since I started carrying it. It's perfect for taking my laptop back and forth from home to work every day. It is not too big, but has plenty of room for some papers and office supplies that I need to take with me. I highly recommend this bag!
I understood the af would be an issue but it doesn't produce clear pictures. used with d40x with a 70-300, d40x &18-55. no autofocus at all on these pictures fuzzy on tripod. used with d200x and 200-400 af worked fine but fuzzy pictures. used with d2x and 300mm 2.8 on tripod. af worked but pictures still fuzzy. not worth the 15% restock fee and shipping to return it.
I've used about 50 cd's out of my spindle. No problems, very smooth and clear. I use my CD-R to make back-up music CD's to play in my car and so far everything is perfect. I've used other brands this one is the best so far. I occasionally sell this product online; I wouldn't sell something that would cause more work, trying to sell, than the worth.
We are having fun with it, and have entered our friends' addresses it it.So far, pretty easy to use.
I bought this EDTV in December 06 (Christmas present to myself). I paid $699.97 (which was a GREAT price at the time, and still is!). I was bumping up from a 32" Analog TV! I knew this was not HDTV, but it was close, EDTV (a HUGE step for me!). It came to my door easy, the guy set it up and took the trash with him. I was VERY impressed! When I started using the PLASMA, I LOVED IT! It's a HUGE step up from what I had! If I had paid $1200 (the price most HDTV's cost), I would have been upset! But I KNEW it was an EDTV and I KNEW it cost ONLY $699.97!In life you get what you pay for! (I just hope it doesn't die in 12 months, like the other review says!)
This product is not multi-coated glass. Spend the extra money and get a good UV filter.
First received item Non-working the second replacement works as it should.
For starters, when I opened the box, the fan wasn't even attached to the base. Because I didn't feel like returning it and having to wait for Amazon to process a return or exchange, I decided to just glue it back on... Which worked for about 2 minutes, at which point it fell the hell back off. And on top of it falling apart, the fan is open on the bottom(not eclosed). Which means that if it is not sitting on a flat surface, the fan on the bottom can come in contact withm and get tangled in anything. I've realized I don't have the patience for this crap, soooo it well be returned promptly.
For a small speaker, at well under two hundred dollars (I'd say closer to one hundred dollars would be a fair price) these Polks outperforms larger speakers in the same price range. I would look on eBay for the best deals.Weirdly enough, the R20s which you'd think would be better given its higher model number, actually sound much worse than these---the R15 has a better tweeter which means better mids and highs.Of course you wouldn't ever want to use these are your two front mains unless you were using it mainly for home theatre and/or low and moderate volume listening, and also had a powered subwoofer to deliver the bass. They would probably do just fine as surround speakers, though.Now if you were looking for really good quality small speakers I'd recommend Ascend Acoustics CBM-170s or Paradigm Mini-Monitors, the Ascends are availabe only online direct and cost up to three times as much but if you read their reviews on audioreviews dot com you'll see why.
Purchased what was pictured as a fully Olympus friendly SmartMedia card. By this I mean it supports the slick Panorama feature in my Olympus camera. The picture of the product on the Amazon web screen where I made my purchase showed an Olympus SmartMedia package with bold printing "Supports Panorama Features". What I received was a Samsung SmartMedia card. I have no problem with the quality of this brand, but it does does not support the Panorama feature in the camera. It otherwise works fine. Very disappointed not to have the full capability I was looking for. In re-looking at the web site, the card is described as a Samsung SmartMedia card, but the picture of the product showed an Olympus brand SmartMedia package.
Very satisfied with the product and the price. Size fit perfectly into my builtin entertainment center.
CD-R Media is pretty much a commodity, the TDK brand is just as good as a generic, but the good thing about this is that instead of those spindles that all of us buy, that always seen to have one or two bad ones, these are all individually packed, not to mention they come with a jewel case. And at this price that's ... for 50 CD-R's with the Jewel Case! Not bad.
This printer has terrible color translation drivers and produces the aboslute worst grey scale renditions of any laser printer I have used. The text is inconsistent in darkness, and the outer edges of the right side of the page are clearly lighter in toner than the rest of the page.Beware of this mediocre unit.
Highly recommend this product. Worked perfectly right out of box. Great value at 161.00 free shipping. Can't beat it.
the card is very good, smaller than SD and very fast in my fuji camera. The price is not bad.
I had miltple problems with this one, almost from the day I bought it! The YES video quit working within the first week. I was not able to get any help from customer service so I decided to deal with that and just make dvd's without using the YES video feature. In addition to that after finalizing the dvd's I did make...there were compatability issues with other players as well as the Go-Video player itself. I can honestly say I have never owned any player or recorder that is as unreliable as this one. To top it off the last dvd I made is locked in the recorder and the record light is still on...even if you turn it off and back on again the record light does not go off and I am unable to retrieve my dvd.
Easy to use and hook up. I was concerned hooking this thing up would be difficult and time consuming but it's really easy. At first I couldn't get mine to work though. I had to read my Zune directions to figure out I had to go into settings on my Zune device to turn on the TV out function. It's easy to do but reading instructions are never a first step for me so it took me a few minutes to figure it out. Works good though.
I read the reviews above went to the store checked it out and said I got to have it. Playstation 1&amp;2 and DVD's sound awesome with it. The mixing is a great feature due to the fact you can play CD's while using it for PS2 without switching CD's. If your looking for a great sound, looking for a mini stereo system for your MP-3 music look no further. I hooked up my notebook to it and played music for hours. Great Buy!
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.
I've used NVidia cards before with no problems, and this is no exception. Installation was a snap, just a little angst with Vista when I disabled the integrated video that came with my new PC. I highly recommend installing in Safe Mode, and if you don't know how, ask someone. My card came with the Vista drivers already on the CD so I didn't need to worry about downloading them after the install. As for the fan noise --- yes, I can hear a little, but it's not even noticeable unless the room is very very quiet which never happens here. Graphic rendering is smooth, and Vista's Aero looks just great. Amazon had it here in less than a week and I saved about 30 bucks over my local store's price. What's not to like?
Easy installation and setup. Sound is great for such a samll unit and it keeps the counter area clear.
This is a pretty big load of fun for twenty bucks. You can see the disc spinning around while it plays. Neat. See-through headphones, too. Swell! The sound is like all digital media, too much treble, kinda thin, but they all sound like that to me, so I guess the sound is fine. One excellent feature that I wasn't expecting is the nickel-cadmium batter charger built in. That's excellent. While it lacks track clocks and a few bells and whistles, if you just want to listen to CDs, you can't go wrong with this one.
I have taken the Logitec cordless optical tracball mouse and attached to the extended arm of my office chair at work. Not only has the mouse worked flawlessly, but now it follows me in any place or position my chair is in as I do different tasks at my desk. This has worked so well that I now have one for home too.
once you have digested the flimzy How to use booklet which takes a few days you are on the road to easy recording and listening to the music that you want.Version 3 is nice but still of course designed mainly for Apple. I hav a PC, functions like call cards and calendars do not seem to work properly unless I have not understood the instructions.Whatever the problemns it remains easy for music and a very beautiful piece of computer technology
This is basically the only FM Transmitter on the market that has an SD card slot, so I bought it simply because of that, but it was a pleasant surprise...especially for the money. The choice of stations is large and it worked quite well in terms of producing a sound that isn't too fuzzy and feels basically like a regular radio station. The card reader is slow, however, and can take a couple minutes to load up if there is a lot of information on the card. Sometimes it will take minutes to go from one track to the next, and sometimes it will do it immediately. It's a good product that was perfect for my drive from San Diego to San Francisco with 445 songs on an SD card, but I am hoping for a newer version with a few more features and better sound. It's definitely worth the money, but if you have an iPod and not an SD card, you should probably go for one of the iPod ones instead of this.
Hello,Do not trust Consumer Electronics Warehouse, I suppose they do not care about Magellan reputation at all.I got my remanufactured Magellan Roadmate at about two months ago, but was extremely disappointed, as it did not work properly. I can't do the software upgrade or load the maps of my country. My PC did not indicate the unit as GPS Navigator, only as a flesh card. I would not have been a problem, but it did not work either as a flesh card, my PC hangs up connecting it. THE THING IS USELESS. When I turn the GPS, it works showing only speed and coordinates. When I wrote to the Seller to ask how to load the maps they answered there was really no need to even connect the device to a PC as the GPS works right out of the box and does not require any software updates. I believe when I buy a device it must work fully regardless do I need to connect to a PC or don't.Another interesting detail: if your country is USA or Canada, the GPS supposedly works right out of the box. If there is a problem with the USA or Canada maps, you are covered by warranty. If your country is not USA or Canada, any attempt to load additional maps will void the warranty. They say like selling an MP3 player with a couple of pre-loaded songs saying that one should listen only the songs without any attempt to load another music.If the GPS works ONLY on the territory of USA and Canada EXCLUSIVELY with the pre-loaded maps they should have been written this in the product description. The customer should know that any attempt to use it outside the territory of US or Canada will avoid the warranty.And the GPS has the hard drive of 10 GB not 20, as it is mentioned write in the product description.I suppose they are tricksters. They frankly deceive people meaning the incompetent average user. Being disappointed I demanded the full payment of the damage but without result. They say they are not responsible for it not working in my country.I thought Consumer Electronics Warehouse and their support and warranty for Remanufactured are intended to keep you from buying them.I also find their policy unethical.
sound is a little "boxy" and not a clear as a regular telephone.
So, I just bought my car charger, and it hasn't come in the mail yet.. but I didn't even check to make sure it could charge an iPod Touch? The reviews are great, and I have an older iPod I can use in the car instead, but I just wanted to ask if anyone has been using it for their "newer age" iPods?
I got the Red one and it snapped into my 15" Macbook Pro easily. I have just had it for 2 days now so I cannot say anything about dust getting in the case and scartching the notebook. But as far I can see, there is no way dust is going to get in coz it is snapped real close. It also looks real stylish. Now I can stick my Ferrari stickers on the case. Awesome
Very satisfied with purchase. However, I gave it away becuase I found that I like my mini wired mouse better. Made a good gift though.
I was very fortunate to have found the ew ipod this past Thursday, and the biggest changes are:1) the larger screen-you'll notice it immediately, the menus are much easier to read, much brighter.2)the size is still very good in one hand, audio is perfect. i love being able to see both my photos, calendars, contacts and now a stopwatch. Video playback is much beter than I expected, but it does drain the battery more than playing music files (naturally)One suggestion--get a carry case so you'll avoid any scratchs and dents for the iPod. You'l save yourself alot of trouble down the road. Now go and buy one!
The seller took almost 30 days of my time, without any reply, reimbursed the money in my credit card. and the sale never took place.
This speaker system was purchased specifically for home theater and NOT for a computer sound system. After a great deal of research comparing traditional surround receivers and speaker sets, "surround in a box" systems, and the directly comparable Creative computer speaker system (by spec would be equally at home as a home theater surround system) I settled on this one.Based on reviews, either this Logitech or the Creative decoder/THX speaker set would have worked very well and sounded great. What it finally came down to was price. The only thing that gave me pause was the Creative decoder had more available inputs. I could've used an additional optical input (one for the Blu Ray, one for the TV) but it was much less expensive to and easy to put a simple manual Toslink switchDigital Audio Optical Toslink Selector Switch for Fiber Optic Connections (Silver)in than the extra cost for the Creative system. Further, this Logitech system is a much neater and cleaner installation with a single cable to the sub woofer containing the amplifier and outputs to the other 5 speakers rather than the multi connector box arrangement of the Creative system.So.... for LESS than $300 DELIVERED, I got a neat, clean, kick-a** surround system.Installation:Couldn't be easier. How many of us have struggled in a small space or cabinet to get the speaker cables for 5 or more speakers, sub, etc hooked up and then still try to keep it looking neat when pushed to final spot? NOT an issue with this. The decoder/control head needs only the optical input routed to it and the control cable routed to the sub woofer containing the amplifier and speaker connections. In my case the sub is in a relatively open spot making the hookup of the 5 speakers far easier than any system I have put in previously. One note; the control cable with the HD-15 connector is perhaps a little short for the most flexible placement of the sub woofer. I have read reports that it cannot be easily extended with a monitor extension cable. I did not need to extend so no issue in my case. I suspect problems came from those using HD-15 extension cables that did not pass through all pins. The speakers are readily shelf or wall mounted and use standard spring terminal connectors on both the amp outputs and speaker inputs allowing longer or upgraded speaker wires. End result: A neat and unobtrusive wife-friendly (no exposed wires) installation with little space taken on my media shelf.Setup:Simple and straightforward. It perhaps does not have all the hi-tech gee-whiz type of balancing utilities of other systems but there are plenty of easy to affect adjustments and my setup by ear has resulted in a spacious surround experience.Operation:Couldn't be simpler. Turn it on, adjust volume as needed, listen. That's it. The remote is small (but not TOO small), comfortable to use, and very simple. Buttons needed most are right there. The best of the remote is the direct access to center, surround, and sub woofer volumes. Since I've not yet found any two movies or TV shows balanced the same, it is extremely nice to quickly and easily change any of these levels to preference. Example: The recent Discovery HD Theater presentation of "Planet Earth" was heavily center channel weighed and was quickly altered to preference. Also, one can change sub woofer levels easily so late-night viewing doesn't annoy the neighbors (at least not so much).Sound:Logitech claims THX certification on this system. Since the metrics of such certification are not published so it isn't really known what you are getting with certification, one can only assume that, at least, THX will only allow their logo on something that sounds pretty dang good. And it does. I've seen reviews that suggest that this system is not well suited to music playback. Perhaps. I couldn't say; this is for home theater and I am getting crisp, clean sound which, to my ear (and agreed to by my wife) is stunning. After tweaking, I have an spacious and immersing movie sound experience.Conclusion:I couldn't be happier with this system. It was easily installed and setup then quite simply does what it's supposed to do; deliver great surround sound. I've heard many systems over $1k (sometimes WAY over) in many surroundings and can't hear much, if any, more sound quality for the extra moolah. I could've afforded a lot more for surround but if not necessary, why? I'll use the >$700 I saved from buying a much more expensive to buy Blu Ray movies to enjoy on this one.
I needed a USB cable to hook up my wireless printer to my computer to configure the wireless settings. I wanted one long enough so I would not need to move the printer if the wireless settings changed. This cable fit the bill and was very reasonably priced when combined with other items.
I purchased this speaker set through Amazon and then bought an add-on speaker because I liked them so much. I'm considering buying a 4th one but I 'm not sure how many speakers the system can support. The sound from the speakers is good, even with the transmitter on the first floor and the speakers in the basement. I don't know if the sound is inferior to the more expensive sets out there-I'm not very knowledgeable about sound systems and their quality but they work just fine for me. They're so convenient and the price was very reasonable.
I bought this cable to use in conjunction with a new LG brand L1932TQ 19" flat panel monitor. I could not be happier with my purchase. The picture quality is vastly improved over the analog cable I had before. The cord is also very solidly constructed and is long enough to have quite a bit of extra length if I ever need to move my monitor for anything. I would buy this product again in a heartbeat, especially at the low price I paid on Amazon.
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.
This camera bag works ideally for the begainer or more advanced photograher. It houses a SLR camera and up to 5-6 additional lens. I am very happy with this purchase and would diffently tell others about this product.
For the price, this is a good headset with mic. I mainly use it for Skype.A very annoying problem is that the mic on/off is a button, rather than a switch. This means you can inadvertently turn it off when you bump on the in-line controller while moving around, although it has a red LED to indicate the off state. This happens more often than I like, so be forewarned if you plan to use the mic a lot.
The power of the tower is just colossal. Such superb design! An elegant product from an elegant company who deserves a ten with ten being the top rate. The designer of product is deserving of a just reward. I couldn't have chosen anything more magnificent. Thank you!!!!!!!!
I got these headphones for my son as a Christmas present after he asked for them. He previously owned a pair of Grado SR225i headphones which he had enjoyed. After getting the Sennheiser HD 650s he will most likely never pick up the Grados again. The build quality and comfort of the HD 650s is beyond superior. As for sound quality, he tested them with a headphone amp using flac files through Foobar2000 and heard sounds in Pink Floyd and The Beatles that were previously inaudible with his Grados. These headphones are completely worth the money, but are obviously harder to drive than cheaper headphones. Use these headphones with an amp!
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
I bought this key board at a Computer Show at first I didnt like the joy stick mouse connection. Now I cant live with out it having that feature on the key board makes it more mobile so I can sit any where in the room with out a desk or flat surface. I wish that more cordless key boards had mouse control on the key board.
I just bought it, have one week using it but till now everything is Excelent, and the service as well
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
This is a low cost and very versatile lens so long as one does not expect perfection. Not as sharp as lenses costing 3-4 times more (big surprise there), it is nonetheless good enough for most hobbyists. I bought it as a one lens choice for vacations and travel. I dislike carrying a bag and multiple lenses while traveling, but I wanted a wide zoom range at a low price. This fills the bill nicely. I am a bit disappointed in the telephoto end of this lens. My Tamron 75-300 brings things a good deal closer than does this lens's 300mm setting. I have tested them both at the maximum focal length on the same subjects, and the Tamron definitely renders subjects as substantially larger. I am not convinced we are getting the full 300mm focal length here. I think it's really somewhere around 250mm (either that or the Tamron is really more than 300mm). That being said, I am still happy with the lens over all. It's relatively light and compact and has a big zoom ratio even if its not quite as big as advertised. Macro works well. I have not been disappointed with image quality, although if I were shooting professionally I would want something a bit sharper.I would like to edit my review to add that the autofocus jammed during a recent trip to a zoo (early 2011) rendering the lens unusable. Since it was still under warranty I contacted Sigma. They instructed me where to send it for repairs. It is now as good as new. It's nice to see that Sigma stands behind their products.
Alesis TransActive Mobile & ION Block Rocker virtually identical @ an excellent price:In case you have done some research and also happened to stumble on the ION Block Rocker while contrasting with the Alesis TransActive Mobile, you need not do too much comparison if you have all information available for these two units before realizing that they are both built on virtually the same housing chassis and contain virtually all of the same internal electronics and feature capabilities. As a matter of fact, they are also built at the same manufacturing plant in Cumberland, RI. Whether or not ION is some sort of subsidiary of Alesis or shares some common denominators with them on a corporate level, or if, simply, some of their gear happens to be made at the same plant, I do not know, but I do have both of these units and can tell you that they are both excellent for their intended purposes, especially for the purchase price. The Alesis can be purchased at 200.00 including shipping, and the ION for 170.00, also including shipping...both through Amazon. Considering they are both pretty much the same unit, obviously the ION is a slightly better value.Both have a very good sound on the high and midrange levels for a PA of their size, and a somewhat limited bass due to the diaphragm size of the conventional push-pull woofer driver. Both are easy to use from a standpoint of feature accessibilities, with gain controls and line and mic inputs all on the front panel, as well as a 1/4" instrument jack and separate volume controls for each input.Minor differences: the Alesis has the on/off, power chord outlet, stereo quarter inch speaker output for accommodating a second passive speaker for stereo sound, IPod charge switch and battery level meters on a top rear panel while the ION has them on the right side. Aside from the color differences (Alesis is black while the ION is white), other minor differences are that the ION has recessed side handles while the Alesis has metal retracting handles which, given the weight of the unit, does feel like it is under some stress while lifting. The telescoping tote-handle and rubberized castors for rolling these units are both pretty much identical. Both are good features and well-manufactured in order to make transport on smooth surfaces more manageable.The microphones and mic chords are also identical, and are good quality considering they are included accessories. One last difference is that the Alesis also includes a quarter inch to XLR audio chord in addition to the AC power and mic chords, while the ION just includes the power and mic chords.Considering these units were priced out with an MSRP of 400.00 - 600.00 each, they are definitely worth every penny for a portable PA with power to size output, good sound, ease of use, and additional features, especially the IPod doc. I am speculating that after observing and utilizing both of these units first hand, the only reason the ION has a lower MSRP is that it was manufactured to be a more cost-effective line in comparison the well-known and long-established Alesis brand, even though it couldn't cost any less to manufacture the ION.
I have really enjoyed using my saladshooter, it is exactly what I needed, it is big enough to handle just about every veggie that we eat. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating was that it did not come with a smaller shredder attachment. It comes with the large shredder, the large slicer and a medium slicer, which are all nice, but not the smaller shredder. But for the money it is just perfect. I use it almost every day.
Purchased this card for my new Canon SD1100 IS. Card works fine and holds enough pictures for my satisfaction. The SD card that came with the camera was limited to a 32 MB capacity. Not many pictures. I noticed some customers reviewing this item were perturbed by the shipping charges. I paid $2.34 for the card and $5.95 for shipping. $8.29 ain't bad. My bottom line, still a decent deal. San Disk produces good quality memory cards.
Okay... there have been some reviews here about how this unit is sometimes quirky or whatever... and I'm not saying mine hasn't needed an occasional reset. BUT... here are some things to consider. Here's what this dock will do that many others won't.1) It is an IR remote. That means you don't have to be in the same room with your receiver to control your playlist. I have outdoor speakers, and can control the ipod from my patio easily.2) Because the unit displays information on its own screen instead of using your television screen, you don't have to have your TV on in order to see your playlist... Plus, if someone else is watching TV and your receiver handles two sources, as mine does, you can control your iPod from the patio while they watch TV uninterrupted.I'd recommend this unit over any other I've seen. I've had mine for about 6 months and I've had to reset it twice (very easy to do). Other than that, it's been problem-free. It's one of the best choices I've made in my home audio system.It seems pricey... but the unique features it offers set it apart.
My camera's age means that it will not take a memory card of more than 2 GB. In most stores, the smallest number of GB's you can buy is 4 so I was glad to find an internet source where I can purchase what I need. It seems foolish to discard a perfectly usable camera because of the size of the memory card.
I love these headphones! They cancel a ton of noise, fit easily in my ear( I normally hate earbuds!!) and are inexpensive.
Great case. It does what it's supposed to and it looks great. I put my Sony Cyber Shot it it and used it for a few other slightly bigger cameras.
My first time radar detecor purchase/user. Did a lot of research on theweb and the 8500 X50 was highly recomended above most others. Since I amnew to using detectors, I can not compare it to any others. The unit doesalert me of a radar in the area. The range of detection varies greatly.Sometimes it will warn me over a mile away and other times it goes offjust as soon as I spot them. I drive 80 miles one way to work and haveabout 3000 miles of testing with no tickets.
I needed a 6 outlet strip with surge protection for my iMac and printer and I found this quite useful. I am glad that the power button is not on the top.
I bought a used one from Amazon as I was not intending to buy a new one and wanted to buy a cheap Cable Modem. The only issue is this modem is not officially supported by my internet provider (COX Communication). Whenever would call them for any issue they would just say that the modem is outdated because of which I have to argue with them and then highlight the issue to them. As far as Connectivity is concerend had not faced any issues.
An outstanding device. Does lot of things i was unaware of such it take an alternate route than you planned it updates and replots directions for. The Bluetooth connection to my phone works great.I highly recommend it.
Many people have complaints about the plastic part near the metal sliders breaking, I've had these dropped and thrown around on a daily basis for about 2 years and they've never broken. The wires that lead into the jack have ripped apart at the end and the wires are slightly exposed, but nothing a little glue wont fix and a little extra care would ultimately prevent. The only part I would consider poorly constructed is the cloth material that covers the speakers. The cloth hasn't completely come off and probably never will, but it has fallen off enough to where hair and other debree can get underneath and reach the speaker.It would be nice if they where noise cancelling. In a car or on a walk the extra noise makes it diffucult to hear. You might have to turn up your volume to hear and i sometimes fear it might cause hearing damage.Other than that these headphones are excellent.
Product Randomly Disconnects from network. After 6 months of off and on tech support still no resolution. I've been using computers for almost 20 years and tried everything imaginable. Just bought a new product from linksys, install was faster, easier, better defined, working flawlessly now.
I bought this TV from Circuit City just under two years ago. About 5 months ago it popped for the first time. I did my internet research and discovered this common problem and contacted LG, who covered the parts expenses, I just had to cover the $350 for labor. They said they would only cover these parts once, which screams to me they expected it to happen again. Well, 5 months later it has popped again. I can't possibly afford the module that needs to be replaced...again. So now I have a $3000 piece of garbage. Learn from me, don't buy Zenith or LG, they don't stand behind their products. I defiantly learned the hard way. Always get a reputable brand and always get the extended warranty even if you will have to fight tooth and nail to get the product covered (which you always do with extended warranty, it's still much cheaper than having to buy a new set every couple of years. I'm now looking at Magnaovox and a few other brands...but never LG or Zenith again.
The bridge works perfect, we now have music from the computer throughout the house, no problems!
I've had this printer for a few years now and it is nothing but trouble. First, regardless of what version of Windows I use, the Canon software always has tons of troubles to find the printer. At random points Windows will try to reinstall the driver and fail. Then when inside the Canon programs, the printer stops working at random points. The cartriges will go dry inside a month if not printing on a regular basis, it's completely ridiculous. Stay away from multipass printers.
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.
Sony DSC-H55. I too had focus problems with this camera. ALL images looked soft and all images would lose optical focus (fuzzy edges) before the pixels were visible when zooming in on an image. I called Sony and they could not help. I'm returning the camera --- stay away from this one!
Could not find anything close to what I wanted locally, and this was exactly what I needed. Thanks for making it possible to get what I needed.
I bought several of these Pioneer microfiber cleaning cloths to put in my camera bags (I have several). They are excellent for cleaning camera lenses, and also good for eyeglasses and LCD screens. Their only problem is that they do not come with individual containers to keep them clean. I solved the problem by buying small brown envelopes in a stationary store for 25 cents each.
I owned a pair of Sennheiser 580 HD for over 10 years with nearly daily use. So when it came time to replace them, I had no concerns that Sennheiser would still provide an outstanding product.The overall build quality of these headphones is above my expectations. Not only do they feel sturdy, but they are emensly comfortable to wear for hours. I also love that so many of the parts are easily replaceable so they can be kept for years.In terms of sound quality, I've never used a better pair. The lows have a great punch, the highs sound perfect, and they are clear throughout the entire sound range.My only complaint? (not really a complaint) Any quality issues with my audio source is even more apparent.
I am impressed with this DVD player. The quality of the image & sound is impressive and it comes complete with all the accessories you will need to use the unit in your car. The player is sturdy, perfect for your children to handle. This is the best DVD player I have bought at such a low price.
Mid-range digicams are all over the place, and selecting one over another may be as much a question of personal taste as one of true competitive advantages. Having said that, I have always been an Olympus fan, and my satisfaction with them dates back many years. This model has 3+ meg resolution to allow for great enlargements, a capable a 3:1 optical zoom, very good optics and a nice flash. The battery arrangement is okay (AAs), and connectivity to your PC is through a nice USB (at least until you get a separate card reader). At this price point however, I might be more tempted to get the Minolta S304 and pick up a better zoom lens.
Amazing detail on maps. Live in Northern New Jersey outside NYC.Map detail and routing is astonishing. My local familiarity is no match for the routing, but I do not need unit for this. This is for those areas your NOT familiar with. I have no anxiety going into areas I am not familiar with. I am never lost! A must for any ``emergency`` planning involving travel.Dont leave home without it!Vehicle manufacturers should halt all in dash OEM GPS units and just slap one of these into every car.
This is an easy to use, quality printer. Photo printing is excellent and I especially like having two paper sources so I don't have to continually change paper to go from letter to photo paper. Only thing I don't like is having to transfer pictures to the Canon software printing program to make the pictures print correctly. Maybe I just haven't figured the software out yet, but it only takes a moment to do it anyway. I highly recommend this printer.
Easy to setup, hooks up with my iPaq HX4705 very easily. I am using Microsoft Pocket Streets and Trips 2005, iNav iGuidance 2.1, both works pretty well with it.Pro:Fast lock to GPS satellitesEasy to set upPretty long batteryCon:The sticky foot is not that stickyThe all-blue light is kind of annoying at night
The AV pack is essential for the zune. You get another sync cord which doubles as a charging cord to charge from the wall outlet.Don't buy the zune without this.
I was getting the carpal tunnel thing, sore thumb, sore elbow from a mouse. Tried the regular Logitech trackball with no wheel-returned them both. NOW...I have had two of these with the wheel and they are fabulous. Pain is gone and I can do all the editing and other functions just as well. A great trackball.
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!
These are as good as the CMC Magnetics! My favorite brand. They are fast, and when it comes to printing on the top of the CD, these look COOL! Buy these or the CMC Magnetics now. If you really need a great 100 pack, buy these. CMC only sells the 50 and 10 packs.
After using this camera for several months, I threw it out after it broke for the last time I wanted to deal with it. I thought this would be a decent camera due to the easy-to-use features and the pictures taken being adequate for the price. The computer interface was not as user-friendly as other digital cameras I've had or seen, but the battery consumption was a bigger problem. Taking about 15-20 pictures was average for me before having to reload another set of batteries. That can become expensive. Worse is finding the lens "freezes" when the batteries are low and one changes them. The lens on mine refused to open after the last battery change. After finding out this was a common problem, I got a more dependable camera.
I wasn't sure what I would really get, but this little gadget works well with my Droid Charge Android phone and the FM player in my older car. You will have to play with the volume on both devices to get it where you want it, and then you will need to turn your car radio down before you switch to another regular FM station or it will be too loud. On some channels, I do get some interference from the car, but this device lets you find a channel that has no or next to no interference. It works for me!
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!
I am surrounded by a forest and have a big problem with chipmunks tunneling under the cement floor of my garage and also into the footing drains of my house. Up until now we have used water traps very effectively but are a lot of work to keep up with and keep clean. Since using this product ( about a month ) we have seen a drop in activity with the chipmunks but they are still around. The directions say it takes a while to work most effectively so I am waiting and watching. Will update progress again in the near future.Update: 8/11/12I have changed my rating to a 1. These did not work on the chipmunks. At times I have seen them sitting on top of an operating pest repeller! I gave them away to a friend who has mole problems in her lawn and she is satisfied with them.
I bought the Acoustic Research MS252 Master Series subwoofer cable with Y-adapter to replace my broken Monster Cable subwoofer y-adapter. One-half of one of the gold plated prong connectors on the monster cable broke off inside of my subwoofer, but thankfully I was able to retrieve the broken piece without too much trouble. The Monster has a lifetime warranty, but I wanted something better to replace it since it broke so easily and this high performance AR subwoofer cable fit the bill perfectly and also carries a Lifetime Warranty. Monster may have replaced my y-adapter if I returned it by mail to them at my expense. :-(The AR cable (15') is over twice the length of the Monster (only 6') and the y-adapter adds another foot to the total length, even though I didn't really need it now, the extra 9'-10' may come handy someday if I move or rearrange my system. The y-adapter is a much better design with more flexibility and the same quality construction as the main cable. The AR cable is very thick/heavy with Teflon insulation and is shielded with overlapped Mylar foil for RFI (radio frequency interference) isolation and copper braid for EMI (electromagnetic) isolation for the loudest, highest quality sound that I have ever heard through my subwoofer. The sliver/gray colored cable is clearly marked with arrows for directional signal flow and the connectors are color coded as well, blue on the main cable and red/white on y-adaptor. AR uses oxygen-free copper conductors like monster as well, but is a nicer looking and much better constructed cable overall. I really like the locking gold plated RCA-type connectors for secure connections and the best sounding bass ever!The AR comes in a very handy, sturdy carrying case, but I doubt it will ever be needed unless I move again. Oh yeah, and the AR cost much less than the Monster cable. :-)
I am generally happy with my this unit. It was easy to configure and has good speed across my gigabit network. There are/were a couple of things which have been glitches for me, however.I need to restart this unit every seven to 10 days because it stops permitting access to the drives. Pressing the power button does not shut it down, I have to cut power to the box. Once it reboots, everything reconnects and all is well for another week or so.I had a hybrid network. Two PCs and the D-Link were connected to a netgear firewall/gigabit switch. No problems there. However, the wireless portion of my network was connected to the Netgear switch and I was never able to get those two PCs connected to the D-Link. They could ping it, but not connect to the drives. I've since gone to a Linksys WRT330N router and the wireless and gigabit networks are now running through one router/switch. The mapping problems are gone.I was unable to connect by HP Laserjet 1000 to the print server. Files would download to the D-Link and accumulate in the queue, but never print. Apparently, this older printer is not compatible. I tried using a Buffalo print server and got the same non-result, so I don't think the 323 is the problem on this.I get good file transfer speeds and setup was a snap. Hardware setup is simple and robust. Drive security/access is not completely intuitive, but is workable once you figure it out. All said, I had this guy up, on-line and formatting the 500 gb drive in about 15 minutes.
Great Idea... when you remember to use it... as it doesn't stick to Stainless Steel.
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.
This isn't just a brush with some glass cleaning liquid, it uses a ultra fine compound that is by far and away the best glass cleaning system you'll ever use. You'll still need a blower, but once you use one of these you will never go back to a regular cloth & liquid system.
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.
The purchase of the amplifier was superlative from start to finish. The description fully covered the item, the Amazon web page easily facilitated the purchase, and shipment was just plain fast. I received the item sooner than expected, the item was securely packaged, and works like a charm. I am very pleased with every part of this transaction
Awful product! Terrible ghosting effects on screen when connecting my laptop to the monitor with this cable (and with this cable only, my other 6ft VGA cable gives me perfect image when connecting the SAME laptop and monitor). Those good reviews posted here terribly misled me. But it could be the seller pc_small is actually selling another product! I did NOT try to contact them to solve this problem, because the catch 22 here is, even if they accept return, the refund wouldn't even justify the shipping charge! So, avoid this kind of garbage (particularly what pc_small is selling here) because you will actually get less than what you paid for. Spend a little more on a decent quality cable.
This headphone works really well! I should have bought two pairs. The service was great, fast shipping!*thumbs up*
Like a lot of other new PDA owners, I found myself desperate for an alternative to Graffiti within two days of picking up the stylus of my Visor Neo for the first time. I didn't mind the (slow, aggravating, inaccurate) handwriting system for quick functions like jotting down assignments or contacts, but when it came to typing notes in class, I simply couldn't keep up.That's when I started looking at the GoType and Stowaway keyboards. I liked the small storage and large full foldout size of the Stowaway, but ultimately decided on the GoType because of its lower cost and sturdier design. Many of my classes are held in lecture halls with those tiny, barely-adequate fold-away writing desks, and I also find myself wanting to type up documents on my lap when I'm travelling or not at a desk. In these situations, the one-piece construction of the GoType excels over the Stowaway. What's the point of getting the compact Stowaway if you have to carry a 14" sheet of plywood around with you to stabilize it?I toss this keyboard without any additional protection into a backpack stuffed with books, keys, and art supplies several times a day without any concern for its safety, and haven't noticed any wear and tear on it since I bought it 4 months ago. Since buying the GoType, I've completely replaced my laptop with my Visor at school and on the road. Using either the bundled text software or Documents to Go, I've typed reams of notes, completed homework assignments, answered long emails, and written entire papers on my Visor, things that would have taken me an eternity to do with Graffiti. This keyboard has made it possible for me to go pretty much paperless at college, with the added benefit of weighing at least 5 pounds less (Visor included) than the Toshiba Satellite laptop I used to lug to campus.Other features I like are the foldback panel that allows you to keep your bulky Springboard modules plugged in (very handy when I want to use my Visorphone for wireless Internet access), and the USB Hotsync cable.Only one negative: As others have mentioned, the keyboard *IS* rather small, especially for men, and may take some getting used to. The problem is not so much with the width of the keyboard, which is only a bit more narrow than the average laptop, but with the height of each key, which honestly appears to be only 2/3 the measurement of a normal key, making it very easy to accidentally type "3" instead of "e" or something similar. (Regular keys=square; GoType keys=rectangle with 3/8" height) If you are concerned about this, I recommend heading to a Best Buy or CompUSA nearby and testing out the GoType for typing comfort before ordering.
My SB-400 died after less than 500 shots. Unfortunately, this was long after the warranty was up. It's completely gone--no sounds, no lights.It was an excellent flash. The biggest downside was that it could only bounce the flash off of ceilings in landscape shots. Put your camera vertical, and you can only bounce off of side walls. It doesn't swivel.Unfortunately while looking for a replacement today, I've found that the SB-400 is out of stock at large retailers, and only available at about 50% more than what I got it for in 2008 (and close to what the SB-600 used to go for).
I bought this on the basis of the top review here, and am sorry I did. The unit pulls so hard it has torn several tapes right off the spools, and seldom opens by itself once the tape is rewound -- the motor keeps hauling away at a fully rewound tape. It often balks at loading cassettes and balks at releasing them; numerous time I've had to pry my tapes out of it with a screwdriver. Not once has the cleaning button stayed down, so this feature is as good as absent. I finally put the infernal thing in the garbage, where it belongs.
Jerry Lundegarde's post below matches my experience. These things get very hot even with display illumination turned all the way down.
I really like the fact that you can refresh the batteries before charging them ,,, that way you can make sure that your batteries are getting a full charge eb=very time.. And it is under 3 hours and they are all charged up . Also it charges both AAA and AA batteries.. I love this charger and I would buy it again....
The remote is easy to use and fairly straightforward to program. Unfortunately the programming interface is slow and cumbersome but fairly straightforward. Once you spend the time setting it up (which will take some programming, testing, reprogramming, more testing, etc.) it works like a champ. The buttons are well placed and the back-lighting works great.pros - Easy to use and easy to set up. Good button placement and nice back-lighting.cons - Setup is a slow process. It could use a macro language in addition to its setup program.
Excellent Value. Great sound. Cant't go wrong with these to compliment your system.
The lens arrived already opened and the lens was loose. Amazingly, there was no damage to the lens, but filters shouldn't arrive bouncing around.
I went ahead and decided on the sub and amp from INF. dont know much about them but i hope i am pleasantly surprised I gave it 5 for rt now.... lets see if these things perform cant wait to get them tomorrow and installed Sun. . will update my review after i get the sub and Inf amp in.UPDATE>>>>> yup this thing is nice have it up half way it pushes my 12 very nicely. would recommendLoading...
Bought the Rio Nitrus after reviewing them and seeing there were great reviews along with the bad ones. I guess you could add us to the list of the dreaded upgrader message. Downloaded a couple of books and songs and then wanted to test it with a fm transmitter and it wouldn't turn on. Just clicked away and got hot. Hate to tell the guy who said just use the reset button... must have tried that 10 times. Finally have given up and returning it. starting the search again!!!
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.
The Mic-Sense has high and low settings. It's very convenient to record without blank sound.
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.
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.
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.
Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator is good and worked but the charger I think not original, It's fine and accepted it.
First off, I've purchased in the past signal boosters which claim somehow to increase signal strength that don't plug into an electrical outlet, so although I was pretty sure this was powered, the three coax links in the photo, without the plug pictured, led me to wonder. But, I was pretty sure there this was what I was looking for, so I purchased it.So, here was my problem. My digital cable comes into the wall of my living-room, and although the television in there received the signal just fine, the line had to be run across the apartment, split at the bedroom, and run further to the office (all around the curves of the walls). At the office in the back, the signal, especially the HD ones, were incredibly weak - to the point where almost all of my HD channels were unwatchable.After connecting this booster, the difference was incredible. I connected this after the split from the wall to the living room, before the bedroom - and this wasn't just a small improvement, it was a total improvement. All problems completely solved - every channel now available in perfect clarity. I am fairly confidant that had I needed to run this cable three times the length I did, it wouldn't make a difference - this would keep the picture clear as day.For the price, this device cannot be beat. If you're experiencing loss of signal quality after a long run coax cable line, look no further.
Good product so far - I'm not sure how I missed the fact that you need to have an audio RCA cable, but it was clear as day when I got it out of the box. With that little fiasco figured out, I've been completely happy with it. Thanks!
I lost one of my RZ caps shooting on location the other day and this is the exact replacement. Sweet.
I would not recommend this hard drive, or any other Maxtor hard drive. After 1 1/2 years, it died inexplicably, along with all of the pictures, music and data that I stored on it. Customer support is through Seagate, and they said the only option is to pay $50 for them to analyze the problem, and then $500-$2500 to fix it. Thankfully I don't trust these hard drives and had backed up everything to another hard drive (not Maxtor) which still works.
This is the third mp3 radio transmitter I've purchased and used. First was a Radio Shack brand that worked well enough, but a friend stepped on it while getting into the front passenger seat because it had to lay about on the bench seat and sometimes would fall to the floor without me noticing. The second one was purchased at a big block store with the initials BB because it was wireless. It sucked up the battery charge on my iPod quite badly so that I could only use it for a day or two just around town for short trips before it had to be recharged. And, despite what the BB sales boy confidently claimed, the reception on that device was horrible. Always at least some static and often completely lost my own signal to one coming from a a nearby car or truck which was, to say the least, not ideal. It felt like the old days when I was a kid and all we had were radio stations in the car and there was always static and interfering station reception as we drove along through the countryside. But this is 2012. I tried this one after months of attempting to live with transmitter #2 and voila! This one is amazing! It's perfect! I could kiss it! There is zero - I mean completely zero - static under any circumstance. Not from driving around mountains or away from densely settled areas or from blinking traffic lights and most of all not ever, ever, ever from another passing vehicles radio/mp3 system. Hah! It IS actually possible to have such awesome mp3 sound from my iPod in my CAR while I'm DRIVING that I actually now FORGET that this thing is working on a radio signal and all the pitfalls such a set-up has proved to be in the past. No more. This baby's a keeper. Buy one and spread the word! I recommend using it with theMacally mCup Adjustable Cup Holder for All Portable Devices in Vehicle (Black)Used together or separately they both completely ROCK! I'm so pleased with these two truly helpful devices!
This thing smokes! I set it up in a couple of minutes, connecting 3 devices, an Xbox 360 and 2 laptops. I replaced a Linksys router. My Linksys products (2 routers and one print server) all seem to become unstable after 2-3 years, dropping connections, so I'm replacing them with D-Link products. Hopefully they'll last longer.
This is a great camera. It is very easy to use and includes great firmware and software. It is # 1 in my book, for the ease of use and great picture quality
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 bought this for my wife at Christmas. It looked pretty good and has decent features, although I've since learned of the limitations. First, the remote doesn't work from more than a few feet away, and needs to be pointed a certain way (although I'm not sure what that is yet!). The sound is pretty tinney, and of course, the antenna must be positioned to face the southern sky......so home application is limited. I haven't taken it out in our boat yet, but hope it will work better there.3-2012.... I have now taken this to two new homes, put the account "on vacation" twice, and now have reactivated it. I upped my rating because its easy to carry around and gets reception most anywhere. It sits in our back yard.
This is my second set --as I liked the first one so much based on my needs & price.
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.
The drive works very well and it's quite fast, though not really any faster than the DVD-ROM drive it replaced (which was the piece of junk that came with my Dell PC). Spinup is fast, and the drive is very responsive, though not as fast as I had expected once it gets up to speed.I would say I love it except it sounds like a vacuum cleaner when it runs. Compounding this is the fact that it has a longer than average spindown time. The Sony CD-RW drive in the bay below it is dead quiet and it's just as fast, so I'm not sure why the HP is so loud. If it were quieter, I would give it 5 stars....
I wanted something to charge my mp3 player without using the computer. This works great.
A great camera, small with lots of great features.
Considering that buying another two inches doubles the price, this is a great widescreen monitor that allows you to see two full size document pages adjacent to each other.
this product I guess, is ok with Bose products only. Not worth a darn for any other use
The product itself is ok but the firm needs to stop treating their customers like garbage.The product says it works with PDAs but they don't include the software, they rob you for another 39.95 for it. You don't learn this till after you have installed the software that comes with the GPS. Additional software titles are available but they charge way too much for them.Their own software is limited in coverage depth and you have to jump through hoops to use another company's software.They also like to advertise components as coming soon of the Earthmate and then never deliver them. Everything is always pushed back to the point you doubt the promised components are every going arrive.Lastly Staples has this product for less money if you really insist on the Delorme GPS unit.But save yourself some trouble and skip this item.
My P-touch labeling machine is easily 15 years old and I am elated that Amazon.com carries replacement label cartridges of the same high quality as when originally introduced many, many years ago. And at a very reasonable price.
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.
The product works according to specifications. No problems with port connection. The build seems sturdy as well, compared to your usual USB cables.
I was very iffy about buying this product. It was 20 bucks cheaper than the competition, and it had very few reviews to give me a good idea. But trust me, this little device is SO worth it!Pros: It's very easy to use, the screen is surprisingly easy to see in even the brightest of sunlight, the transmission from the device to my radio works fine about 95-98% of the time (it's just that whenever you touch the chord attached to the MP3 player, or whenever you go directly under a phone line, it gets a LITTLE staticy). Overall, not too bad of sound quality either. My car has a pretty bad sound system, so I can't really judge the quality, but it sounds almost as good as a CD, you just have to find a good mix between the MP3 player volume (4/5 high for me) and the car radio volume (up whatever I need to hear it...I keep the volume on the MP3 constant, then just mess witht he radio). Also, I just went for the lowest frequency possible, and have been using that setting since my first day of use, and never once have I gotten interference from another station. Then again, I live in the suburbs, so only take that bit with a grain of salt.Cons: No off button. It's really not that bad, but it IS slightly annoying that every time I know I'll be out of my car for 20 minutes I have to unplug that. On top of turning off my MP3 player and turning off my car (it's a stickshift, so you have to do more than just turn the key off), it's just another minor hassle, so really it's not that bad. Only other problem: THIS IS A CIRCUIT BLOWER!!! Meaning, when we tried it out in the Ford, if you don't put it in perfectly straight, it blows the circuit, and ya have to replace it (although we had plenty of extras - circuits are cheap, like 1 buck apiece) So we experimented for a few circuits, and it officially blew the circuit. But hey, we've been using this player in our Saturn for about a month, and nothing's been wrong with it so far.So go ahead, buy this product. Sure, it COULD blow circuits (which are REALLY easy to fix....I know nothing about cars, and I did it just by looking in the owner's manual), but it's SO much cheaper than the competition, that in my opinion it's worth the risk. If worst comes to worst, you can return this to Amazon for what it did, but most likely it will work fine...just don't get it if you have a FordHappy Listening!
I ordered these cables after some research. Overall, I couldn't be happier, especially for the price. They work perfectly, connecting my MP3 player (Sansa Fuze 8GB) to my my car stereo. Sound quality is excellent -- as good or better than CD. The cable is a good length (6 ft), allowing some options for placing the MP3 while it is playing. There has been some fuss in other reviews that without the 90-degree jack the cable would "pull out," or that the construction seems "cheap." Nonsense. I don't know what kind of monkeys these other people have dancing around their audio equipment, or how much stress you can really put on a wire cable(?) but so far (after about a month of regular use), the cables are still performing perfectly and stay plugged in the way they should. I have had no problems at all, and in fact am enjoying the freedom of playing my own music in the car (instead of listening to the radio, which is now woefully inferior).I am no audiophile, but like I said, I couldn't be happier. Great cables, great price, fast service. What more do you want? I ordered 4 at one time, just in case the other reviews were right and the construction gave out quickly. I paid less than $12, and, it looks like I will have these back ups for a long time!
One of the most comfortable shoulder straps ever, also the ugliest. It's like having a spider on your strap on your shoulder. A big, ugly spider.I could see using this for a lot of travel with a heavy bag, or a post person using it, but if you want any fashion cred whatsoever with an edc (everyday carry bag) you won't be caught dead with this.Let me repeat though: one of the most comfortable shoulder straps ever. Others promise, this one delivers.
The scanner works flawlessly. I didn't have to install any software. I just connected it to my PC and it worked automatically. Good product and gets the job done. I can't remember exactly how much I paid but it was one of the least expensive.
This may be a good radio. It should not be listed in the HD Radio section. It is not.
this stuff sucks! everything that has been said about the Ziploc bags, and the useless remote, and the fact that you can't get the video up on the LCD screen on the TV is 100% true.I just wish I had taken these people seriously!!! Buyer beware.
When I ordered this product, this page said it would work; now the page says that it wont. Do Not order this for the PictureMate Charm PM225. The ink cartridge is way too big to fit. I will try to upload a phot of the two, very different, ink cartridges.
Great camera for the money. My old camera always took blurry pictures. The IS feature works well.
I have use wire receiver before. I choose this blue tooth deck recently. It is realy good and easy to use.
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 really love this printer. No need to go into all the technical mumbo jumbo, it's all been said already. I have always had HP's but made the change and am pleased I did. I would have given it 5 stars but, I actually had to send the first one I received back to Amazon for replacement as it had internal communication problems. The Canon tech was very helpful and stated that mine was the first he had seen with that particular problem.Amazon was speedy with the replacement. I had it on my doorstep before I could even get the other one disconnected. Amazon is so great! Terrific prices and great customer service if you talk to the right customer service rep. If you don't, hang up and call until you do!
The only thing I found wrong with this unit is the ports do not line up perfectly with the front face plate, but what do you expect if you are paying under 15 bucks for the unit that is a 68 in 1. I do have quick swap drives in my puter, which do to the size of the unit I did have to use the included screws to lock it in place. As for how it works, I transfered 2 gigs of picture from my SDHD card in no time flat compared to other units I have had. Maybe from the post of another that said it was slow, was not due to the unit but their own computer. My system is custom and top end so that could be my advantage. I am very pleased with the unit, the transfer rate, the ease of installation. Also the fact that I had to do nothing with drivers or installation. Also it is compatible with Windows 7, which a couple other units I tried did not work correctly even though they said they were compatible.Its a great buy for the price, and if you are a prime member then its free shipping in 2 days. Thats less then I would spend going to the local computer store in gas alone.
What? I am sorry I can't hear you over the buzzing and crakeling of my speakers. This is the perfect example of you get what you pay for. What a waste of money. I had them for 6 months then couldn't take it anymore and bought nicer ones.
This product was very easy to install. I pluged in, entered secuity info, user id, and pw and the solution was up and running within min. I had the gamerlounge and was having issues with VoIP and connectioin issues. This router is the bomb!! Great job and good product!
I live in Connecticut where electricity is a full 18cents a killawatt. Coming from Virginia where the rates were half as expensive was a real eye opener and led me to look for a device like the Kill a Watt EZ. The product works just as it is described and really did help us to see that certain items were hogging more electricity than we assumed and some where actually using less. I truly wish there were a version of this device that would work for 220 volt items in the house. For example we have electric hot water and it is a big portion of our water bill (we think). As other testers have mentioned it would be nice if the device still displayed its statistics while unplugged. it would also be nice if the display was angled up so it was visible without getting down on the floor (many wall outlets are about 15" of the ground) and also some backlighting on the display. Outside of those nitpicky items which would likely drive up the cost, its a great tool. For the sake of cost and the environment I do wish it was a tool you could rent.
Exactly as described. I got authentic cables (2-3ft black). Dont forget to get one from your modem to your router to escape bottle-necking transmission speeds. I got it for my PS3 to speed up transmission rates to full capabillity.
Great Camera the only down side is buy a 2gb memory SD CARD. The one it comes with only lets you take 1 picture then it's full so buy the 2gig sd card. Other then that it's a great camera. No complaints.
I've had this keyboard at home for over a year now and it is still performing as it should. My original ego keyboard had bit the dust. When I started a different job last year, I requested and received the same model keyboard. This keyboard really cuts down on the fatigue when typing all day (as a tech writer). The only thing this keyboard is missing is a little track pad below the space bar.
It is exactly what was described. The sound is great, it connects easily and it came extremely quickly. Very satisfied
the 1200 series (MK2, M3D, and now the MK5) have been the industry standard in record players for over 30 years - not only for broadcast radio, but for every respectable club and DJ in the world. I have had these turntables for over two years and I expect them to perform flawlessly well after I get old and give up my DJing hobby. They are just a rock solid piece of art. Timelessly beautiful.
I just finished this book yesterday and decided to wait a day to write a review.I did like the story and the writing was pretty good. Enough detail to make it fun, but not so much that you get bored. And I liked the idea of the different worlds, the different characters from 'normal humans', to clones, to animals that can talk. I like a good fantasy book. This one did a good job of transporting me right along with its characters.The one thing that sometimes got in the way was the scrunching of words together that made you have to stop and figure out what the 'new' word was. But once you saw what had happened, you could get by that as the book progressed. But, seriously, it should be taken care of, there are a lot of people out there that will not read a book with this kind of problem. I am NOT one of those people, but sure would like to see it fixed.I would recommend this book. Have fun with it and don't take a 'fantasy' book seriously, you will ruin it!
I've had this media player for about a year now and at first I was very skeptical because I was new to this kind of technology. At first I mainly used it like an IPod. However, it's so much more. I've used it to hold thousands of pictures, movies, music and tv shows. Its great in that sense that i can carry everything I want with me and immediately hook it up to a television to show my family and friends pictures or movies. Almost in a sense, its eliminated my spending money on cd's, developing pictures and buying dvds. The internal hard-drive makes it wonderful for use of back-up files on your computer. I've used it to hold all the research papers I've done, so wherever there's a computer there's no longer an excuse for forgetting anything.It's very user-friendly with WMP 10. But with that there a few drawbacks, very minor in my opinon based on how much it does. The battery life when listening to music, with decent headphones, usually lasts only about 6-9 hours depending upon the volume. The battery is low after watching a 2 hour movie, understandably because the screen is always lit for viewing. I love how this device allows you to view the album art for your music, but I've noticed that it clashes with WMP 10 and either the album art won't transfer to the device or WMP cant give accurate album art. I suppose its a defect with Windows Media Player.Overall, I love the device and highly recommend purchasing it. It's at a more affordable price now than a year ago. I paid $450 so its a better use of your buck over a IPod.
The sound stopped functioning on this product very soon after we received it so it had to be returned.
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.
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...
The speakers sound excellent and are just the right size.It was easy to connect them. I make a &#34;like&#34; Rating because Idon'e &#34;love&#34; things.
I was looking for a power squid when I came across this. I had always wanted one without a switch and this fit the bill perfectly. It's a nice heavy gauge cable and looks like it could withstand a lot of wear and tear. I have purchased many Cables to Go Cat5/6 cables in the past and have been totally satisfied with their quality and I would say the same of this. We use this to power a set ofCowboyStudio New Photo Photography Video Studio Umbrella Continuous Lighting Light Kit Set- 2 7ft Stands, 1 Mini Stand and Carry Casewhich goes on location often and can't be accidentally turned off by kicking or stepping on a power toggle so it's even better than what we originally started out looking for since we don't need surge protection for this application.
Arrived fast and was as advertised. Only problem was one screw hole didn't line up so I just left it out. Could easily drill the hole in the case one size bigger to fix the problem but didn't really care enough to do it. Other than that the product powered up my sons old computer and is working great so far.
we got this charger & battery set for about half a year already & we love it! the charger is compact & light, the batteries have an extraordinary life, we can take about 150-200 pics on our digital camera w/ frequent use of the flash & the view functions.
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.
As usual, an outstanding product sold by an outstanding company.
This unit was bad in so many ways that I returned it after one try:-There is no way of knowing how long to wait before the curlers heat up--the booklet doesn't say and there is no way to tell on the unit itself.-The curlers are so short that it's almost impossible to only hold the cool end while manipulating your hair over the entire curler (there is a cool end and a very hot end to each curler)-The metal holders do not not hold hair on the curlers-The curlers burn the scalp-The cover won't stay on if the unit is shifted at all.Soooo-"one star". I would have given it "no stars" if that had been an option.
I got these in the mail. They are not in the original package as the ad claims. In fact, it's three used up cartridges in a plain cardboard box. To add insult, none of them work. One prints so lightly you'd need a decoder ring to read the text. The other two fail to align when placed in the machine.If you order this product, I recommend that you remove it from your mail box and place it directly in the trash. At least you won't be out the time and frustration of dealing with it.
Spares the wrist from awkward movements that we usually do with mouse, the device is somewhat larger than the regular ones but thats perfect as it allows the palm to fully rest on it. Tracker ball is also positioned well with respect to the thumb. Left and Right buttons are right under where the fingers rest. The sensitivity of the mouse can be customized using the Logitech software. Pointing accurately using tracker ball with the thumb could be a challenge initially particularly while selecting items from quick launch where the icons are tiny. It can be desensitized but that would mean more scrolling thumb action while moving across the monitor. If you find a balance it works like a charm.
This needle is all I need to be able to play my 78's, 45's and 33's. Just make sure you get the 2 pack so you have a spare.
I've used my Mini Cruzer since November completely trouble free. In fact, I almost never leave home without it. I've used it on Windows XP/ 98/2000, and Mac OS X without incident. I almost exclusively use it to transfer files from my PC to Macs, which works perfectly. One caveat is that you MUST leave the drive formatted in FAT (not FAT32) to do this. I would recommend it to anyone who frequently uses multiple computers (i.e. students) or needs to move files across operating systems. It's completely eliminated my reliance on irritating zip drives/disks or oversized e-mail attachments. From the other reviews it sounds like they might be pretty hit-or-miss so maybe I got lucky. Still I wouldn't hesitate to buy one again or recommend it.
There will always be agruments about whether Monster cables are worth the money, and I think a lot of it depends on your personal situation. I'd suggest going for the cheapo Radio Shack cables first, and only upgrade if the perfomance is not satisfactory. You'll save money more often than not.I bought this set to install in my car for a trunk mounted MP3 adapter, so I needed extra length and suspected that noise immunity would be needed as well. They work fine, and I have no complaints, but I do want to point out that they are very bulky. The molded base of the 3.5mm jack is almost as big as my MP3 player, and the cable is like a garden hose!
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 have wiped my Zune multiple times on purpose to test it. I have 5153 songs in one folder that I am syncing. I format the Zune then sync. Every folder has album art. I start the sync, and every time, the results of the sync are different. All the variables are the same, the results differ EVERY TIME. Here are my findings:If you have edited your music tags, the Zune will not find the album art the majority of the time, even when the artwork is in the folder of the music. Say you burned a Jimmy Buffett CD and the CDDB used found Jimmy as COUNTRY, so you change it to Caribbean or something else, since the Zune searches pretty much the same CDDB's as everyone else, it will not upload the information or Album art because it does not recognize Jimmy Buffett as Caribbean music under the genre tag. Many of my music is not tagged with the same genre as what it is found on the CDDB's of the world (Porcupine Tree is NOT metal, Miles Davis is NOT Smooth Jazz, etc...). For some reason, it will grab the album art from the directory, sometimes it won't, but I am pretty sure it is because of differences in the tags.Song totals are not very consistant. I have 5153 songs in one folder with artist and album sub folders. First sync after formating, 4123, second, 2841, third 4875, fourth 5153 (yeah!), fifth 4356. WHAT IS WITH THAT? Every time I get a different sync total. My iPod gets it, the Zune does not.Sync times are REDICULOUS IF you have files with over 192 bit rate. Every time I do a sync, I kill all running software to let it do it's thing with full processing power. I monitor some of the files that get converted. A certain Tool CD can take 1 minute to convert down from 320 to 192, or it could take over an hour. Conversion of songs is BRUTAL. I don't understand this concept. Most people that want a high capacity player are music nutcases and want quality, not quantity. I want to hear every nuance in Even Less by Porcupine Tree, including the talking in the background, but my ears can tell the difference between 320 and 192, and I don't want 192. Microsoft needs to understand this and change it so some people can stop the conversion.I think a little more testing and researching the marketplace would have helped Microsoft with the Zune. Hopefully a firmware/software update will fix all of the above, but I doubt Microsoft will be in much hurry. So for now, my Zune goes back on the shelf and my iPod becomes my go to player again. Sadly, I am afraid.
I used the Maverick ET-73 (4) times and on the 5th use the on/off button on the receiver broke.. The transmitter at the smoker still works but I lost the remote capability / function.. These need to be built with better quality but it's made in China so like everything made in China, it's cheap...
Great wire. As mentioned before, relatively flat. At $24, $6 cheaper than RadioShack. I installed laminate flooring and decided to run this across the room for surround sound. Worked perfectly, flat enough where it can't be felt. Perhaps a very high gauge, supercheap speakerwire would've work as well, but this is good quality wire.
Product is light-weight and has a great picture. The HD picture is incredible. The flat back makes mounting it a breeze. Overall, a great product.
2009: I should have read the reviews, the operating temp range is 41F to 131F. I was very upset, since I purchased this as an outdoor clock for use in Colorado.2011: 2.5 winters later this clock is still working great. The operating temp range here in Colorado has been at least -15F to 115F.
Nice product for my Sansa player. Slips right over and protects it well. The armband is a nice touch and a good value. Got a pink one for my wife.
I would have to say that after trying this product out in my car..it's amazing. The sound quality is pretty decent and I have no complaints so far.
I just received the S410 in the mail and I love it!...it is sleek, small and easily fits in a tiny purse. It does a good job capturing detail in all kinds of lighting. The 32mb card that comes with it is a waste since it only holds around 20 pics, so order at least a 256MB (holds around 120+ pics) card right off the bat with your new camera as I did.The only downside is that I haven't been able to figure out how to upload the pics to my laptop/pc. I downloaded the software that came with the camera, but somehow, I am still unable to make it work! I will try again and will eventually call customer service if I can't figure it out.02/11/05:UpdateI finally managed to download the software...I think my laptop was acting up before.I've been using my camera a lot...the pics turn out great...even at night time....I have been taking pics of my niece (9 months old)...as you may know that 9 month old babies don't stay put...even with the movement, the pics turn out awesome and the 4MP helps a lot. All the candid shots of my niece are going to be cherished by the family forever...as I keep them updated every week.I have uploaded all the pics I have taken onto my laptop without any problems. I am using a 256K MB card (Viking) and it does a great job thus far.That's it for now.
These speakers have made my home so pleasant -- instead of listening to the radio all the time, I am able to listen to my Pandora or LastFM. Sometimes they have some static, but overall the sound is great, and I'm very happy with them. Not able to turn them ON with the remote, but otherwise it works for volume control and turning off. Totally worth the money, especially when the other internet radios can be at least $100 more.
I am very happy with my Garmin GPS. I work in real estate and have spent too many embarassing moments looking for streets in unfamiliar neighborhoods with customers in the car. Mapquest and Google are substandard 'make do' options so I am happy and relieved to be a GPS owner now. Also, traveled last weekend to a city I'm unfamiliar with and got everywhere painlessly!
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.
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
It won't work. All of my video players in my computer were crashed. The included stupid software did not even recognize its hardware. The ADS website does not have this produce information because it has been discontinued. There was no single line of description of this ?hit.That is why it was so cheap. I am totally disappointed by AMAZON. I never ever buy from AMAZON, because returning procedure sucks.I am going to hit this product with my hammer, and going to frys.
I have had this mouse for 1-month and really like the Bluetooth feature in that I do not need to use a receiver. Before this mouse I one similar with a receiver that worked just as well. Now all I do is boot my computer and turn on my mouse. Sometimes there is a lag to get the mouse started when it has set for a while (sleep mode) but not much of an irritation. Battery life has been good. I recommend this product.
UPS drop off at my door on 12/19/12 @ 6:50 PM ! Bag is excellence size for what I wanted for my Canon Powershot SX 40hs , charger, flash and small stuff all fit nicely.padded bag. I have been looking for months for this . Was not sure at first about the size now I highly recommend for Canon Powershot cameras. Thank you for the speedy service
A basic but worthy purchase. Works well with the Panasonic base units, and does its job wonderfully. Comes with a clip and 5 ft of cord length. Definitely worth the price - will buy again.
This computer bag is very high quality. Just as described. Would buy again from this seller.
So I walk into Circuit City yesterday to buy a new MP3 player and see that they have the bridge on sale for a whopping 26 bucks (a $93 savings......hmmmmm). I decided to pick it up as I had made mental note of the device before when I was in a store but figured it was too costly. I can think of worse (or better) ways to spend 30 bucks, but figured it would be worth it.Let me just tell you that I spent about 2 hours last night while watching the All Star game in concert trying to get this to work, figuring it shouldn't be a big deal since I too have setup many a wireless network and supporting devices. I was wrong. Looks like I am going to have to spend a few more hours on the weekend (I don't have it up and running yet). So let my review only serve as a disclaimer since I have not even experienced what this little device has to offer yet.For those of you experienced with configuring Linksys wireless routers or have one in the home, it's probably a good idea to turn off any advanced wireless security. For example, I couldn't (and still CAN'T) get the bridge to see my wireless network. I always turn off SSID broadcasts in order to hide my network and I use the PSK feature along with static IP's instead of DHCP. I had to try RE-configuring my bridge with EACH ONE of these features turned off and it still didn't work.So techno geeks, beware. This little thing doesn't play nice at the outset...but I still plan on keeping it for that price (hint: shop around if you really want this thing cuz Amazon has it priced too high).
Stay away from Bose Triport (Over the Ear) headphones. I keep mine next to my computer desk and only use them with my computer. a very stable environment. within the first year the ear pads began to deteriorate. The fake leather began to flack off and sticks to my ears! Then the material started to come apart revealing the cheap foam underneath. They soon became unwearable! I know of others experiencing the same problem. I sent an e-mail to Bose complaining of their quality. Their only response is they will sell you the same defective replacement cushions for only $35 plus $7 shipping! What a deal!
The speakers are very good i don't use it so long but the sound it's better than my pavilion, i think that you can find a better way to amplifier your ipod sound, the sond quality it's good but no excellent lika the ipod hear bud or other sunod sistems.But hey!!! it's a very mini peaker sistem and sound better than the similar products (i try with the genius just exactly model, and the difference it's big), if you want to listen some music in your laptop o something portable to you mp3 player this it's the sistem, if you look for hi fidelity and can carry more weight look something bigger and powerful
Lets you charge your player in the kitchen, by your cell phone, instead of having to take it in by the computer.It works just fine for what it is, but too bad it isn't a fast charger.
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.
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 work in television and one of my video engineers was telling me about his new plasma. It's the 50 inch version of this Panasonic plasma. My tube tv was on its last legs and if it's good enough for one of the best video engineers, it's got to be good, so I bit the bullet and followed his advice. Boy was that the best decision I've ever made. The picture quality in HD is amazing and brodcasts in SD (i.e. 4:3 ratio) are very clean too. It is able to convert SD to the maximum 480i. In HD it's 1080i which is the best quality now available. I also am using the HDMI input for video and audio, which is the highest quality input available (cable from Target $39.95, G.E.). I was extremely satisfied with the Panasonic and Amazon, who had it shipped free in 4 days. I would strongly reccomend this item if you're in the plasma market.
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 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.
my computer is too old. My iMac simply does not have enough memory left to download anything at all, from iTunes to cds. Its system would be overtaxed and it would take way, way, way to long to put anything on the iPod. So I will have to get a new computer as soon as finances allow; then I'll re-order an iPod. The Amazon representative with whom we spoke was very helpful about making a return. For that I was grateful. Chances are, when I've upgraded, I will again place an order with Amazon.Elaine Pinkerton Colemanwww.readsouthwest.com/pinkerton
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.
I spend a lot of time photographing birds. They don't cooperate. You need a lot of lens and a lot of light to get a decent shot. This lens is simply terrific at both. The colors are excellent, the pictures are crisp across the entire image and there is no chromatic aberration anywhere.The four thirds system provides very quick auto focus, crisp and responsive manual focus and relatively light weight. I say "relatively" because this is a big lens. You'll need a tripod or monopod to use it in all but the brightest conditions.The lens is amazingly sturdy in the field. It was undamaged by a fall that cracked two of my ribs. It works consistently and reliably in very hot (90 degrees plus) and extremely cold (-45 F) conditions. I've carried it outdoors all day at temperatures below zero and never had a problem.Highly recommended.
I've been using this for about ten years.I am a financial planner/advisor. I use this EVERY DAY. I like that it allows you to use RPN (reverse polish notation). My only complaint is that the four registers it has could be increased a bit. This isn't often a problem for me, but how hard would it be to have ten, instead of four?This is just a fantastic product.
I have owned one of the orginal Harmony remotes for three years, and just upgraded to the new 550.Other reviewers describe the effectiveness of Harmony's "activities" based set up, and it truly is a great solution for the complicated "many remotes on the coffee table" problem. I'd like to address how easy it was to upgrade from an older model to the 550.I spent about 45 minutes perfecting my first Harmony using the online programming interface, and found it to be easy to use and comprehensive. When I unpacked my new 550, all I had to do was plug the remote into my computer's USB port, install the updated software (5 minutes), and download all of my existing programming (another 5 minutes). It worked perfectly!Great new features:The rubberized plastic back of the 550 makes it much less likely to slip off a table and fall to the floor.The backlit LCD display is much easier to read.Slimmer, more appealing styling.Keys, while a bit small, are indented which provides much better tactile feel and response than the older model.I am very pleased with this upgrade, and recommend it to anyone would like to easily control a variety of components with an intuitive, easy to use, single remote control. Well worth the investment!
Some of you may know about the 35mm Leica lens that was dubbed the "Bokeh King" for the wonderfully pleasant quality of bokeh that it created. This lens very much reminds me of it. Achieving bokeh is done with many lenses. Achieving that special "wow" bokeh is only achieved with an elite few. I believe this lens is a member of that elite few. It is professional looking and artistic looking at once. Easily controllable; automatically just the right amount and character in every shot. Just purely brilliant bokeh. I also own the 135mm f/2L which also receives high praise for its bokeh but in my opinion it is not as good as this lens. More bokeh doesn't necessarily mean best bokeh. It is the quality of the bokeh. This lens truly possesses that special quality. Alright, enough about the bokeh.Sharpness? Of course it is razor sharp. It better be for this price. I just expected that. If your's isn't then you need to return it for another one.Low-light performance? The best I have experienced from any Canon lens, and I have owned several professional and/or low-light Canon lenses.I sold my awesome 24-70mm lens to get this lens and I took a leap of faith in doing so. It looks as if I made a good decision. I do so because the 24-70 is too heavy and unwieldy and the f/2.8 of the lens is not good for indoors without a flash. Plus, 35mm was the focal length I was using most. Again I am very happy I did so. This lens was everything I hoped it would be and more. I don't see it coming off the 5D for a long while.This is one of the best kept secrets in Canon "L" lenses. I can't understand why this lens gets so little attention. I guess it is because everyone favors the convenience of Zoom lenses. This is bar none the best Canon lens I have ever owned. I can't wait for it's first wedding which is in a few weeks.
I'm going to try to be short (most of my reviews are too long!Pros: fantastic looking. It's pretty heavy and very durable (solid anodised aluminium). And it's very hard to scratch. Mine is several years old and looks like new, and it's been thrown around and stuffed into boxes quite a bit! ! It screams quality. Functionality of the ports and optical drive on the front loading pre-unibody 15 inch Macbook Pro, too! And there's a nice space to stow your keyboard. Cooling is good, too (it doesn't interfere with the internal cooling system like some stands). Perfect height to use next to a 23 inch Cinema Display. Matches well, too.Cons: The cable hole isn't large enough to fit a DVI cable through. Not even the svelte Apple Cinema display cable. I'm not entirely sure what they were thinking when they designed this. Fitting a full compliment of cables (ethernet, USBs, Firewires, and power) is tight and requires some creativity. Nothing impossible, though.Newer MacBooks with the Displayport capabilities shouldn't have any issues, though. Also note that there is an earlier version without the front lip. That one isn't quite as secure, but it isn't bad.Loses one star for the DVI cable issue. Other than that, it's the best stand I've used. No worries about it creaking or falling over.
The item was as described, shipping was quick and overall I would give an A+.
I've used this case with my Canon SD800IS ELPH for a couple of months now and it seems like a very good value for the money. It sits very snugly on my belt and is just the right size for the camera. I'd buy it again.
This pretty much sum up my experience. It is realy easy to set up but it is not helping me where I needed. The weak station remains weak. A powered antenna should help but my experience is that powered antenna also introduce much interference. Placing it close to windows should help - the location of my stereo is in the middle of my house.
for the price, it does a pretty good job of pumping the tunes from my Creative Zen Vision:M player. the bass is not too much (I would have wanted a deeper bass) but again the price is just right for this.
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.
this memory card is very convinient and i bought it for a very low price. i think i payed us5.99. i mainly use this with my mobile phone and my digital camera. i strongly recommend this product.
My player has been a little buggy since Day One. The design is clunky and the plastic wrist strap "contraption" is a nightmare; getting the player into it is like trying to fit a wet sock over a boot. Downloading a 5-minute song can take a quarter of an hour(!), so those juicy multi-song transfers are out of the question. Error messages come up all the time during transfer and tech support from SanDisk has involved complete re-formatting of the player several times. I shipped the player back to SanDisk for a replacement. Although the company is located practically in my backyard - the San Francisco Bay area - the player had to be shipped to North Carolina. SanDisk uses UPS, which is another nightmare. The replacement player has yet to arrive and the best SanDisk can do is tell me the player will arrive in 3-4 business days. They've been telling me this for several weeks and nothing has shown up. The Radio Shack I bought the thing at tells me they get a lot of returns and complaints with SanDisk MP3 players. Well, the price was great but now I know I need to get something more upscale and not the feeble toy this turned out to be.
Bought these for only $43 per pair and based upon reviews. Was only going to use until I can afford to replace the tweeters in my Paradigm speakers. So far, I see no need to repair Paradigms unless needing a standalone set of speakers somewhere else in the house. When paired with a Paradigm subwoofer, they sound remarkably solid, much better than I expected. Purchased another pair for the rear surrounds but haven't hook up yet. Little less impressed without the sub but will not be using in that configuration. More efficient than the Paradigms in that it takes less volume to get the same perceived level of sound. Not sure that is necessarily a good thing but it does appear I can get louder sound without distortion from these than the Paradigms. However, when the Paradigms (Atoms) were working, they would blow these out of the water when operating without the sub.
Excellent picture, great sound, slim and light weight. I especially like the 2 HDMI outlets, though I can't say as I see a whole lot of difference with the HDMI cables vs. the component cables. Note: I purchased 2 HDMI cables through amazon for 5 bucks each, and they work beautifully! Save yourself some money and bypass the box stores! As far as "Ghosting", the presence of pale images on a black screen, there IS some, but only if a signal is not detected, and it's not enough to bother me given the spectacular picture this unit otherwise delivers.
The seller did their job well. The ink came in a day earlier that the "Delivery Estimate Date".Today is April 23, I and had the color ink cartridge in the printer since April 4. The last color ink cartridge that I got from a regular store, didn't last this long. I spent a whole lot of money on the store one than this "on line re-manufactured ink cartridge".
I love this mp3 player! Its perfect, its quick and easy to put music on and small enough for my pocket!
I recently handed down my clunky 4 year old Dell Dimension desktop and heeded the advice of a computer geek I knew back in college, "If you're going to buy a PC laptop, get a Toshiba." So I did. And I'm very happy with the decision.First off, the cons.The touchpad is a little close to my thumbs, so I'm constantly jumping the cursor around as I'm typing. Easily fixed with a Microsoft wireless mouse and the touchpad turned off.The ability to scale up is pretty limited to the hard drive, and at 8O GB and a high spin rate, I don't think I'll be needing much more.The DVD-WR drive is a little noisy, but there is a system utilty that dampens the spin rate/noise when it cranks up. So it's not a big deal.I'm not a gamer, but my guess is, if you want a portable computer for gaming and video, you might want something a little more geared for that.The speakers are adequate, again, this isn't meant as an extensive multimedia machine.Now, the positives. The TruBrite screen is excellent, better than some flat panel monitors.I have had no system crashes since purchasing two weeks ago. I run Firefox for web browsing, Office XP, and Windows XP home. I am also a compulsively clutter free user, so everything is lean and mean on my machine, baby. Excellent in Excel (I'm in finance)and other big resource hogs.Nice, simple streamline design, looks very elegant next to some of those monstrosities you see people lugging around town. Relatively light, slim, and easily portable.Battery life is about three and a half to four hours if you really conserve, about 1.5 to 2 otherwise.The keyboard has excellent spring and feel, mulitiple options for keypad, media, etc.I'm no tech guru, but this is a great machine, zero complaints so far, and I'm hoping that the reliability factor for Toshiba holds up to the reputation. Very pleased, and for the price, should get 2-4 years of use before upgrading again. An excellent investment for an MBA student or entry to mid-level managers. Highly recommended.
I LOVE IT, I USE IT WHEN I SKATEBOARD AND NO SKIPS,OR ANYTHING HOLDS ABOUT 500 SONGS FOR ME! NO PROBLEMS MY FRIEND HAS AN IPOD AND HE WANTS THIS INSTEAD
Comes in handy. I can carry all my Zune gear and not worry about it beinng crushed. Thanks
After selecting this item, I can honestly say that I am very pleased with my purchase. I have purchased many items from Amazon and am highly pleased with each and every purchase. The items arrive in a timely fashion and I've never experienced any issues. I will continue to buy these items from Amazon.
A great camera that takes wonderful pictures with the aid of little or no need for a tutorial on the options it has. Many, many options to choose from. Pictures are really of a superior quality. Highly recommend this camera to anyone.
You've already read from several other reviewers that these headphones have good bass and sound, are extremely durable, and a good price. I completely agree with all these sentiments. Some reviewers have said that they are fragile, and it makes me wonder what they are doing to break them. Are they treating them like ear buds, which have no headband? The band is flexible plastic, but like any other plastic band, too much pressure will make it snap (same goes for the head phones, but I've been able to reattach them a couple of times by just snapping them back in).What I want to emphasize is the thing that most impresses me about these headphones, which is the reason that they are the only ones I use, and that is that they are EXTREMELY comfortable (for headphones with a band). I've tried several other types and styles: behind the neckBehind-The-Neck Headphones with Fashion Color Caps, extra padding on the headphone speakersSony MDR-V250V Monitor Series Headphones with In-line Volume Control, even headphones with the same design (wide headband and swiveling headphones so that they adjust to your head size):Coby CVH42 Slim Lightweight Stereo HP&Koss UR5 Stereo Headphones with Foam Ear Cushions.NONE of the other brands can even compare when it comes to comfort! I can use the Panasonic headphones to work on a project or while playing video games for several hours, or ALL DAY at work, and never have any of the issues I have had with the others. The complaints I find with the others are pinching my ears against my head or just pinching the ears in general, experiencing a squeezing feeling on the top of my head, numbing sensation on the ears, and an inability to stay on.These are headphones that were either comparable in price (at the time Panasonic went for $15) or design, but they really don't compare where I need them to excel the most. I don't use the other headphones unless I absolutely have to because my Panasonic headphones aren't with me.My only complaint about these headphones is that after a few years the extending part tends to get a little loose (but not so loose you can't wear them) and that the "foamies" (the material that goes over the headphones) eventually need replacing (which really isn't Panasonic's fault).
Memorex flash drives are durable? You can say that again. I was unloading the wash a few days ago, only to find my little flash drive pressed in between my shorts and a shirt. Doubtful that any device could survive an hour of detergent and water, I plugged it into the computer--only to find all of my files safe, sound and accessible.I'll have to give it a spin in the dryer next. ;-)
i m like to share the data of my own bussiness ,, i have 2 offices but the distance b/w 2 office is 5 kilo meter , so plz give me a suggestion what can i do for share the data b/w 2 offices.thanxi m waiting for ur responce
I debated between this lens and the some of Canon's macros. After testing several of the Canon lenses in store, I decided that their lower end macro lenses were not sharp enough for the pictures I wanted to take. Canon's 100 mm L-series macro was incredible, but I didn't have enough money to purchase it, so I decided to take a chance on this Sigma lens after reading the reviews and scrolling through the user-uploaded pictures about twenty times.I received the lens and was immediately impressed by two things:1. Fantastic color saturation2. SharpnessThis Lens in my opinion far outperformed the lower end canon macros and comes close to L-series quality (I own three non-macro L-series lenses and have shot with a half dozen others).In addition to the qualities mentioned above, I am also impressed with the sturdy build of the lens. Its autofocus seems to match the autofocus of other lenses in this price range, but to be honest, I really haven't used the autofocus since I've used the lens mainly for macro work.I highly recommend this lens.
As a beginner to car-based GPS, I found the c340 to be extremely easy to set up and use. All of the directions I've received so far have been reliable, and the wide variety of voices available are pleasant and easily intelligible. I like this unit so much that I've already bought two as gifts for family.
I am an avid runner, and for some reason ear buds don't stay in my ears. They fall out almost as soon as I stand up. So when running I use these over-the-head headphones. My old ones broke, so I looked online for a decent pair. I found these at a dirt-cheap price and was somewhat skeptical.Well, after training for two marathons and running hundreds of miles, these headphones held up very well and I have no complaints. They stay in position even while I'm running, and the sound is very good. I don't need any fancy bass or other audio features. I just want to listen to the music on my phone.Everything worked great! A very good value.
We Love it. Couldn't be better. Gets us exactly where we want to go.A+++++
This is a good set of speakers. It makes listening to music on my pc more entertaining. The subwoofer works really good and is putting out a very good sound.
On my gaming desktop the sound is great, clear, the bass is awesome, and the mic is too. On the other hand, when I use it with my old thinkpad the sound is very staticy and unpleasant. But Since I use it mainly for gaming I give it for starts, just really good
I got this mainly because I wanted a spare battery for my Digital Elph. The case and lanyard are definitely a great bonus. The lanyard is quite stylish in coated metal and the case is a nice snug fit. I do prefer the Coach case made for these models, but the one in this kit is a great backup!
To start with I had to buy a blu ray player because the movie we just "HAD" to see is only out in blu Ray. Thank you Sony Entertainment! Brought it home plugged it in and the disc player works fine. I selected this model as it connects to Netflix, Internet TV, and a music subscription service. For all of this the price of $110 seemed pretty reasonable as we already subscribe to Netflix anyway. We have a wireless router in the home office that connects everyone to the Internet. I also have a ROKU set up in the living room that connects to the big screen TV. Unfortunately the ROKU apparently drags down our broadband speed when some of us want to watch a movie and others want to play video games online. Therefore, the ROKU ends up "mysteriously" disconnected when the video games start to lag. It quickly became obvious that I had two choices for connecting the blu ray player to the Internet. I could string a cat five ethernet cable from the office to the television, a distance of 35 feet or so, or, I could run out and buy a Samsung wireless LAN adapter for another 60 bucks depending on where I buy it. I just wanted everyone to know that this unit is not Wi-Fi ready (and doesn't claim to be) nor user-friendly and that Samsung has successfully hidden another $60 charge to get their product to work as advertised. If your router is right next to your TV set you shouldn't have a problem with this, all you have to do is buy another cat five cable. But not all of us have a router conveniently located within 3 feet of our television. In which case be prepared to pony up another 60 bucks and/or a trip to Fry's electronics, or get online with Amazon.com to buy a wireless LAN adapter. They could have told you all this on the box but that wouldn't sell a lot of units now would it!!!??? I'm not impressed.
I use it on my radio bench for testing 12 volt equipment. The cigarette lighter adapter is handy for CB radio power when one is used, other wise you can use the POS/NEG screw down leads for wire ends...handy tool.
I bought this DVD player to replace the Toshiba SD-K860SU DVD player, which was giving me trouble mainly because it would pause every once in a while, apparently to "buffer" the program data. So far, after about a month's worth of use this machine does not exhibit that problem - the movies play fine from start to end.This Panasonic has a feature that I really like, and that the Toshiba and some other players I have had were lacking. It is that if you turn off the unit while you are watching a movie, it will remember the exact location you were at so you can resume at some later point (without removing the disk of course).Another feature I really like is that you can move captions down, out of the way. That won't matter to you if you don't use captions - but most people do for foreign films, and I use them for most movies because I'm hard-of-hearing. When the movie has a very widescreen aspect ratio, you will get a small black letter-box effect at the bottom and top of the screen (when using a 16:9 HDTV), so it's great to be able to move the captions down into that black area. The DVD player will not remember that setting from one movie to the next, so you have to set it each time you want it. No big deal. Note that if the movie has the 16:9 aspect ratio, it fills the screen all the way to the edges, as it is supposed to.It has various audio enhancing controls that I've played with but don't fully understand. One of them is supposed to enhance dialog, so the background music doesn't overwealm the dialog. I think it works pretty well, but I have not done exhaustive parallel testing. Also I do not have an audio system, just the speakers in my Visio HDTV, which I'm actually pretty happy with (someday we'll upgrade to home theatre audio...)You can set the various menus to be semi-transparent, so you can see the action behind the menus while the movie is going on. I like that.Of course this player is an "upconverting" model. I am no videophile, but I am extremely impressed with the pictures I get on my TV from this DVD player. They are brilliant, and quite satisfactory.Meanwhile speaking of pictures - this DVD player appears to be much more "intelligent" that the Toshiba in this way: A lot of the time the special features on DVDs are presented in 4:3 aspect ratio - maybe to save space on the DVD or save production costs. The movie itself is typically in 16:9 ratio or some such. The player is "smart" enough to show each in its correct ratio. With the Toshiba, I would have to manually switch to 4:3 when watching the features, and then switch back for the next DVD. (Unlike some people, I really prefer to watch the pictures in their original format - I don't get the notion of stretching the picture, which distorts all the images. I know using 4:3 on a 16:9 set "wastes" the space on the sides, but so what?).Now for the ONLY thing I've found that could be improved: On my old machine (the dreaded Toshiba), if I pressed the "info" button, it would tell me the elapsed time, the time remaining, the chapter number, and the number of chapters. The Panasonic will give all that information, EXCEPT for the total number of chapters. I would have liked that information, because the main on-board digital display just gives the current chapter number (no elapsed time, like on some DVD players), so you don't have a sense for how far into the movie you are, unless you are watching the clock. Of course this is completely irrelevant if you are watching a gripping movie, but when you're watching "My Dinner With Andre" you really want to know how close to the end you are.I read some other reviews indicating that the DVD tray was flimsy. It is not made of iron and I wouldn't use it as a sledge-hammer rest, but it seems sturdy enough to me.Delivery of this machine from Amazon's vendor was rapid and uneventful, and setup was quick and easy.I have not used the remote, since I use a universal remote (the Osiris MX-350). I used a pre-programmed Panasonic DVD code on the remote, but had to make numerous manual programming adjustments to get all the buttons to work. As every Osiris owner knows, making those adjustments are VERY fun and something to look forward to.I'm very happy with my purchase and expect to use this DVD player for a long time to come - at least until they settle on an HD-DVD standard and HD-DVD players become affordable.
Wow, this keyboard sports the best features, and it is so smooth. I love t, and I hope that someday all computers will come with a cordless keyboard and mouse.
I inherited this camera a few months ago. I outgrew a Canon S2 IS point and shoot, and this was a nice step upwards.First of all, if you're looking for an advanced point and shoot, you will not find it here. This camera practically demands that you understand how a camera works and what the different settings will and will not do. Without that knowledge base, you will probably find the camera overwhelming and be disappointed in the pictures that it takes. This seems consistent with many of the negative reviews. This camera WILL take some time and effort to learn.Now, having said all of that, if you know how to shoot a camera in manual mode and understand what the different settings do, then you will find a lot to like here, especially if you may not be ready to jump headlong into a full SLR. The range on the lens is fantastic, and distortion is remarkably low. It has a lot of cool features, and some good electronics operating inside of it. Manual zoom really speeds up getting your shots lined up. It will even shoot in RAW mode (although I would recommend a large capacity and FAST CF card if you're going to explore this mode). It takes some getting used to, but once you do then you can produce some very nice shots. Build quality is great, and it has a nice, solid feel in your hands. Also you can add a non-dedicated flash to it and REALLY make it come alive. I've never had battery life be an issue, then again I'm using high capacity rechargeables.Now for the demerits: Yes, you will see grain and noise in anything above ISO 400. If you can keep it at 200 or below, you'll be fine. Again, if you use a tripod and understand the settings, you can work around this issue and shoot in the low ISO modes. As for lack of image stabilization, personally I thought I would miss it but I've found I really don't. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, learn the settings and you will still make some fantastic shots. The reason it got 4 stars and not 5 is because of the noise issues.In short, if you're ready to move above the point and shoots and really want to learn about photography, and add some creativeness to your shooting, you'll find a lot to like here. It's a nice stepping stone before getting and having to learn to operate a full SLR camera.
These speakers rock. If you want the full output of these I would reccommend an amp though. These are power hungry.
This case was exactly what I expected and wanted. I can easily carry my USBs to class without worrying about losing them.
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.
Keeps almost completely whole ices cubes for 24 hours!! I must have a half dozen old thermos that are now going to Goodwill.
I refilled all the adapters that I lost and broke over time with these and they fit the bill. Just what I needed.
I am replacing five year old batteries that do not hold their charge for very long. So far the new batteries are lasting much longer.
Works very well and is very rugged. I would never buy a different kind of flash drive. The titanium not only looks good but is strong!!
I've had this mouse a few days now. I find the delay while it is waking up a bit annoying, but nothing I can't live with. (I'm not much of a gamer.)I've used it's look-a-like, the "Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks", for over a year with my work laptop. There is no noticeable delay with the older non-Bluetooth mouse. Of coure, the V270 just might have a significantly better battery life--only time will tell.I have not tried using Logitech's drivers with the V270 since it works well with the default driver on my Dell Inspiron 9300.The only real problem I had was that the Bluetooth interfered with my wireless internet connection. That turned out to be a problem with the wi-fi driver, and after updating that everything seems to be working fine.
I received this battery on or about November 7. My battery just died a few days ago, very long lasting...they have gotten better with these. When they first came out they would only last a few days now they are lasting a lot longer. Definately worth the money..
Having had "hot" rollers in the 1960's, I thought I would give these a try. They worked beautifully. My only problem was how hot they were to the touch. Heated quickly and did not get tangled in my hair which was a big plus for me. Great time saver.
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.
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.
Before purchasing this, my first camcorder, I did alot of pricing and feature comparison. I came down to this one because it offered me what I needed the most for the least amount of money and with quality assurance. I won't lie, I like Sony products and find them to be trusted. The feature I liked about this camera was its ability to work very nicely with my PC. The quality editing I have done as an amateur, I have been very impressed with. User friendliness is a plus. The only complaint is the design. I would move the menu wheel to a more prominent position for ease of accessibility during operation and I would definitely move the record/standby button or the handle hook, one or another, so they don't interfere with each other. Those I can work around..for the price of dependability and end product quality.
Good points:1. The price is magnificent...you can get it for about $244.00 for 6Megapixels!(as of Jul-11-2005);2. The quality of the pictures is excellent;3. Battery Life is fairly good (about 280 flash pictures);4. Takes BOTH SD and MemoryStick memory types;5. Optical Zoom at 3X is about normal and works fine;6. On-Off system is nice and simple;7. FAST shutter speed (time from moment you press button to picture actually being taken); Canon is awful at this.8. Very FAST Flash recovery time (picture-to-picture): about 1.5 seconds.The problems are few, but very real:1. Video is really limited to 30seconds - no matter how much memory you have or what resolution you choose;2. Doing anything other than taking pictures is a MESS...you have to go through the menus and the complicated button sequences...forget about my MOM using it for anything other than taking pictures;3. Even VIEWING the pictures you took is a mess...having to go through the menus. If you're a gadget freak or a techie, you'll be just fine...but if it's for your mom or dad and they can't program their VCR, then look for a user-friendly camera (not this one, sorry!); they WILL end up erasing pictures they're trying to see...4. The USB transfer cable is NOT standard...good luck if you travel and leave it at home (better have lots of memory and not lose the camera while traveling or you'll lose your memories before you get to transfer them!!);5. Zoom controls could be better located.Summary:If you are a techie and don't need videos longer than 30seconds, this camera is great.
Bought a new "shelf stereo system" which included an FM receiver which did not include an antenna. Looked at the reviews for the C Crane antenna and decided to purchase it. Initially, without the antenna, I picked up only one station; now I receive at dozens. The antenna is incredibly easy to install, easy to hide, and IT WORKS! Just manipulate it a bit until it picks up the stations best.
I spent quite a bit of time researching portable DVD players. I am concerned with quality; as well as price. This tablet style DVD player was a perfect traveling companion for my 4.5 and 1.5 year olds; as well as for myself. I turned it on about 2 hours into the trip; as the coloring and snacking ran its course. Our trip from central Maine to Delaware took approxiamtely 12-13 hours. We stopped for 2 short stretch breaks and one longer run around break. Once we got back in the van; I would have them do other things, then I would turn the DVD player back on. The girls were able to do the entire trip both ways without any major meltdowns!This Coby DVD player was a wise and worthy investment. The price is low campared to many others I researched, but had the quality I wanted. The only part I would improve is the volume control. It is not adjustable from the remote. This player only had a couple of freezeups. I wiped the DVD off, replaced it and the player resumed without any problems.This player came with many accessories! It has a car adapter cord, a regular power cord, an adequate internal rechargable battery, an over the seat hanging case, two sets of headphones and a few other adapters.I purchased a between the seat viewing case; as my two girls were sharing it. None of the cases/holders are made for tablet style DVD players; so I improvised. I added a strip of maximum strength strip velcro to the top of the player and attached it to the back of the case/holder. It was 3" long by 2" high. Let the adhesive cure overnight, and it will not come loose. I took it off and on many times. The volume control can be easily reached in this type of case/holder. You cannot change the volume when the player is in the case they provide. I would have used their case if I didn't have 2 children sharing it.Warranty: I did purchase the one year extended warranty; as many of the reveiwers suggested doing so.I would highly reccomend this portable dvd player. It is not perfect, but for the price; it is a quality player from Coby. One caution - the screen will scratch easily. I keep ours in a soft fleece bag; in the traveling case.
There are many color print/copy/scan/fax machines out there, but surprisingly few that are easily networkable. This one is. It's easy to set up the PC software on networked machines, easy to get the Brother working the network, and even easy to scan to networked computers. Easy easy easy. I was going to get an HP 7410, but CNET user reviews of the software scared me away from it. I'm happy I went with the Brother. I just wish it didn't look so much like a collection of leftover parts from Beige Plastics, Inc.
This keyboard is the cheapest feeling keyboard I've ever used. Only after a few days of typing the keys started to stick and requires a little more effort to press some keys. In general it feels more stiff when typing rather than a nice cushy feel. This never happened from the other 5 keyboards I've used. If you really want to get a Microsoft keyboard then try getting the Elite which I also own.As for the ergonomic layout, I've noticed that it's not completely neccesary. If I use a standard keyboard that doesn't try to save money by compacting the keys together then I don't get wrist problems. You have to find a keyboard that provides a good amount of space between each keys. Although you still need to use a wrist pad and the flatter the keyboard the better.But no matter what you do don't waste your money on this keyboard.
Does everything as advertised. I make a lot of PP presentations on many different machines in many locales. This product has worked every time. I am very pleased with this purchase
Running on on a D40 and it's been heavily used in direct, bounce, and with the clip-on diffuser. I do a lot of macro work with it with the flash off camera using the SC-28 cable and the diffuser. Works very well.For longer distances (say a school play it could use a little more power, but it is a great improvement over the built-in camera flash.
I am happy with the price of this product and the quick delivery. Thank you.
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. ...
Got one as a 60th birthday gift for my mom, who owns two camcorders, neither of which have seen the light of day since my own 16th birthday party. This one wound up in her purse after her party and hasn't left since. Now we have lots of clips from her daily walks with the dog to keep us (and the online video sharing world) entertained. Great little camcorder, and the video is surprisingly good, especially given the price.
I bought this based off my dad's recommendation...he installs Peerless brand mounts in many government buildings. I am please with how solid and sturdy the product is--I don't feel that my TV is going anywhere or falling off anywhere. I have a 52" television and I don't feel comfortable grabbing the sides and just pulling in and out on the tv to make it come from the wall. The pivot arms seem a little stiff so I sometimes grab behind the television and pull the arms in when putting the TV away---it seems to be easier. Not sure if any type of grease or anything would make it slide easier or if its because of the size of my TV. Definitely happy with the stand and will be another.
This meter gives you all technical information (voltage, current, frequncy, real power, reactive power, and power factor) about the electric power of your devices.Also, there is information about how much would cost for the electric bill for the devices you are using.It works great, and the price is great.
Product is working AWESOME!!! No complaints from me and the purchase price and shipping worked perfect for my budget. I highly recommend anyone who is needing a nice surge protector.
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.
I bought these bags thinking our lazy recycle guy would take my shredded paper but they dont. So I use the same bag multiple times and dump the shredded paper in my garden and let it decompose.Good buy but not if your local recyler won't take it.
I purchase the mp3 to have at the gym and when i got it the mp3 had a slew of loaded music on it. I can not get that dreadful music off the mp3 to enjoy. it only left enough space to put a few sounds on it that i like. the fact that the mp3 was coming with music on it was never communicated when i went on the website to purchase one. what can i do. LOST and not satisfied.
Insane is all i can constantly think of.These are fantastic speakers and LOUD..Crystal Clear...a must have for Gaming, DVD's and Music.So glad i upgraded for these
The tracking ball mouse has been extremely helpful to a pain I acquired from using the standard mouse
I bought this lense a year ago to go with my Nikon D50. I have been very happy with this lense. I researched quite a bit before I purchased this lense and had read many user reviews both good and bad. The negative reviews were mainly from Canon users related to an autofocus problem. I have not had any focus issues at all on my D50. Focus is fast and accurate providing incredibly sharp photos. I have my D50 set to focus on the center of the frame which is the way I typically use a camera.There is some audible auto focus noise since the Nikon version of this lense does not have an internal focus motor. The lense relies on the auto focus screw driven by an internal motor in the D50 body (or any Nikon DSLR body except the D40 which doesn't have one). The noise heard is not the lense but the stepper motor in the D50 body. The identical noise is heard when I use my Nikon 50mm f1.8 lense which also relies on the autofocus screw/motor in the D50 body. Other Nikon AFS lenses are super quiet since Nikon includes a very quiet Silent Wave focus motor inside the lense which disables the DSLR body stepper motor.[...][...]You will notice the barrel distortion at the 18mm setting with photos of linear objects (eg. buildings or anything with straight lines). Keep in mind that even the Nikon 18-200mm lense at more than twice the price also exhibits the same percentage of barrel distortion as the Sigma. When covering this wide of a zoom range a compromise is made by the design engineers.Another complaint I've read about, and is also an issue with the Nikon and Tamron, is that some people claim the 200mm zoom setting isn't true 200mm. Well this is correct when you're focusing on an object that the camera has not focused to infinity. In other words the closer the subject the less magnification is achieved. This is normal for any lense covering this zoom range. As an example I performed a test and focused on an object bout 50 feet away at full telephoto and achieved about a 9x magnification over the wide angle setting. When I performed the same test on an object that was a couple of hundred feet away I did achieve the full 11x magnification range. [...]The bottom line: This is a great lense for the money. Certainly the Nikon 18-200 VR is a better lense but costs more than twice as much [...]. If you're a Nikon DSLR owner (except the D40 which does not include a focus motor and screw) and if you don't want to spend [...] on the Nikon 18-200mm VR than this is your lense. It is compact and light and has a great quality look and feel. It provides super sharp photos and I'm very happy with it. [...] Also with such a zoom range you'll almost never take this lense off your Nikon which also will minimize dust getting into the camera body.My only other suggestion is to wait for the Sigma 18-200mm OS version of this lense which is not yet available. It will include an optical stabilization feature not included in the base Sigma 18-200mm [...] and most likely there will be a waiting line once it's released sometime in 2007. Assuming the OS version has equivalent optics the OS feature will be an added bonus making it similar in performance to the VR feature of the Nikon 18-200mm.
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 tried both the Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 and the Shure ES530 for an entire weekend, and came out impressed by both but chose the Shures.Both earphones are exceptional. I had the Super.fi 5 pros and loved them, then when I lost them I wanted to see if there was another level. There is. If you want an entry-level pair of amazing earphones, I would say you get the most bang for your buck with the Super.fi 5 pros. But if you want the best, it's going to be triple-driver.The Triple.fi earphones are impressive, until you try the Shure ES530s. Both have extremely good resolution. The Triple.fis just come up a bit short against the Shures in every respect. The Shures are more classy, more integrated, more like a good pair of speakers, and the Triple.fis come out more like a pair of monitors - you don't hear the sound as integrated and as finessed.To get the most out of these earphones, you MUST use the new Shure smooth foam tips, which you have to order separately. And if you're not getting enough bass, you have to pull your ear out with one hand and push the earphones in farther with your other hand. You don't get the full experience until they are DEEP in your ear canal.I would rate both the Triple.fis and the SE530s as 9.8/10, but the final deciding factor is the comfort. The SE530s are much smaller inside the ear and can stay in longer. They also have a great cable system, giving you more flexibility (for example, if you have an iphone, as I do, they have a special cable with a speaker for that). They are lower volume and stay in the ears better. The one thing I'd like to see on the Shures is a stiff "memory" cable near the earpieces, like Ultimate Ears uses - it's a great idea.For $200, get the Super.fi 5 pros. For the complete experience, get the Shure SE530s.
Nice looking, but was unaware that there is no option for making it cordless and battery powered for outdoor trips. That's my fault for not checking. It works great as an Ipod recharger too!
Look great. Got a decent price. These Klipsch speakers are top notch sound quality - much better than one normally would expect of &#34;outdoor&#34; speakers
It was one week from order to delivery. The gentlemen that delivered the TV unpacked it and placed it in my livingroom. Great transaction. I shopped for a while to get the best price, military exchange price was even higher. I have 5 different video systems hooked up and there is still 4 more inputs...LOVE this HDTV.
Easy to mount (running the wires through the wall and under the house to the stereo inside was the hard part), and now I have music outside without having to turn it up super-loud inside. They sound great!
this monitor is the closest thing to crawling inside the computer. It is great for working with programs that have a lot to look at like Flash or photoshop, it is even better for working with HiRes video, 720 - 1080. connects with DVI or apples ADC connection. Best monitor ever.
Actually, I give this POS zero stars. Bought this for a friend. Acted a little wonky at first, so I tried to do a firmware update in order to solve the problem. Right in the middle of the update, the SOFTWARE shut the player down and killed it. No response from their tech support. No surprise because this is a German company and I doubt they care about overseas sales. Save your money. Buy something else.
All I can say about APEX quality is: piss poor!I have now owned 3 DVd players/recorders, all of which have crapped out on me in less than a year. My first player started having problems in less than a year. The second two both broke on me in the same week. One is a combo machine, the other a recorder. When I called customer service about the recorder, which was purchased in December of 2004, all they could offer was $80 for labor and I pay shipping to California. What a joke! I can buy a new one for less than that. They make their products with either inferior parts, or inferior design schemes. After the 90 day full warranty is over, they will not last much longer. Avoid their products like the plague: I know I will.Bless,MJH
Snap up this model of Memorex flash drives while you can. I've owned HP, PNY and Memorex flash drives, and the Memorex is by far the best of the three. They transfer at lightning speeds, never fail, and quite frankly, the handy strap that comes with it makes them easy to find in a travel bag or wear around you neck as you go from meeting to meeting. I own four Memorex travel drives (this model, identified by the length and grey/silver color) for the four different areas of my life: work, home projects, finances, and volunteer work. They help keep me organized and never fail.
This thing has the clunkiest interface, and is the most troublesome to program, of any digital device I've ever encountered. What a royal pain to set up, by webpage wizards!!! Want to adjust something? First get online, then work your way through a bunch of circular wizard questions, none of which are appropriate, down load software updates repeatedly, keep at it for hours...Hate reading documentation? Don't worry, it doesn't come with any.After fighting this thing for 3 months, I did more careful research and bought a Universal Remote URC200--actually cost less...and what a difference!The URC200 is a very well-designed control. Both IR and RF functions are flawless. Easy to set up, easy to "learn" any command from any other remote (for example, it didn't come with a code for my Sanyo PLV-80 projector, but I was able to get it to learn ALL the Sanyo remote's commands -- like lens shift, input, focus, etc.-- in less than 3 minutes!) The optional base station works very well, but its antenna should not be too close (1 foot) to any component or DVI cables (otherwise it picks up spurious signals and blocks out the remote's RF transmissions). I use mine from 50 feet, through walls. What a refreshing change after the Logitech Harmony! I purchased mine as a set with the base station from B & H Photo online for 99.95.
I got a 2 gig sd card, no adapters. I needed the mini sd to use a card in my smart phone. Then I found I had one after all so I have collected another large sd card for my camera, not a card for my smart phone.
Well like all alarm clocks you have to read the instructions on how to set the clock, but once you learn how to set it you don't have to refer to the instructions time and time again, which I find helpful. I also like that there are several different sound settings I can have waking me up. The actual alarm buzzer is soft at first so you are gradually woken up instead of one of those heart pounding wake-ups you get from traditional alarm clocks. You can choose to have the radio wake you up or some other sounds. I love it I use it every morning. It was definately worth the investment.
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, 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.
i used this for my hp dv6000 laptop to connect to my standard grade tv, and connected easily. more words
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 am running a laptop w/Windows XP sp2. It came Bluetooth ready. I never could install the software that came with the mouse. Honestly I don't know what differance that makes because it works fine without it. Perhaps I don't have some of the available functionality, or maby I am saved from unnecessary software.For me the primary shortcoming is the lack of third button. I use a third button for an escape key. I sorely miss this feature.Otherwise it is a very smooth, comfortable mouse and it seems to have good battery life. It uses regular batteries which I prefer to rechargable. They last a lot longer and I get tired of messing with the cables and extra hardware. I always have extra AA batteries around so this works good for me.
I have been using Microsoft natural keyboards for a long while now. They are really comfortable to use, and reduce the strains that typing all day can place on your hands, wrists, and arms.They are built quite well and stand up to almost any abuse. However, they have one weak spot: water on the keyboard.
I assemble PCs and sell them. I was looking for some good ToolKit and this is the right one, Eventhough it has 10 piece I use only 3 pieces most often to complete my job.I am very good at PC assembling and I would never recommend those magnetic screw drivers and swivel hinge screw drivers. This one is very good. I recently assembled 2 PCs with this and sold them.
I have three computers: an office iMac, a home iMac and an iBook G4. I'm rather satisfied with the office iMac and the iBook, because I'm not particularly adept with electronic things. Not long ago, I need another pack of recordable CD discs. Not knowing any better, I bought the Sony CD-Rs listed here. I've always been impressed with the quality of Sony products and have never been disappointed with the brand. They may be a little more expensive, but I'd say they're worth it. Well, I've now been using the Sony CD-Rs on all three computers and they've performed flawlessly. I use them mainly for recording large PowerPoint presentations which I use for lectures. I feel fortunate in that I've had troubles with a couple of other brands. No problems here.I bought the Sony CD-Rs first and then read the reviews by other people. I was somewhat taken back by many of the negative reports. I double checked and, sure enough, it's the exact same same product. I've had no problems at all. Not even a trace. Did Sony have a flawed batch go through? Well, from my own experience, I could only give this product 5 stars. I'm very satisfied. If I start having problems, I'll be back to amend my opinion, but at this moment I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of purchasing discs.Gary Peterson
This is an awesome looking keyboard/mouse package but has its problems. Logitech has done a poor job of getting the software right.One of the problems is that often when the keyboard has been idle for a time and you then press a key you get a double keystroke. This seems like nothing to speak of but often results in an incorrect password or web address if you are not careful.Another problem, the mouse will sometimes lose directional control. You can use the scroll wheel but moving the mouse up or down/ left or right gives no movement on screen. You can either reboot the PC or press the Connect button to reestablish a proper connection. There seems no particular reason for the loss of connection.The final problem is with the mouse battery. The battery is rechargeable but you must recharge extremely often. I would recommend redocking the mouse every other day or you will have problems. This seems like no big deal but if you are not use to docking a mouse forgetfulness kicks in quickly.Logitech support is absolutely no help what so ever. When these problems are presented to them they only suggest moving the Bluetooth receiver to the front of your PC. Otherwise, the problems are categorized as "environmental" which seems the Logitech secret code for "we did little or no QA testing so you the customer must suffer".
August-2007Just got it yesterday. Works well with VISTA. Pretty fast. Comes in a retail package. Cannot yet say about its durability !!May-12-2008This product is being reviewed again after almost a year's use. I gifted it to my brother who needs to shift his files between home & office laptop frequently for working. So far, no complaintments. Infact, he complimented it for its features.1. Works well with Vista2. Pretty fast3. The retractable driver makes it safer4. The LED is useful
These speakers give you alot of flexibility...the adapters allow you to use with your cable or satellite box, MP3 player os stereo system. I have had no problem with transmission in my yard by the pool, in the garage...anywhere within about 75 feet of the transmitter and they work great. I also bring them on RV camping trips, etc. Would recommend them in a minute!
Got the Microphoto about 2 weeks ago and I am VERY happy with everything about the player itself!The sound quality is amazing.The new update to the firmware really solved many of the previously reported problems.It has everything you can expect of a player in this category and more.HOWEVER!!!Creative really wanted to make it cheaper so they caused their clients serious problems with the accessories of the device:a. there is no way to carry it around, other then a funny looking and very uneffective little bag- improvise!b. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL!!! there is NO AC power supply to go with it. It is sold seperately for over 40$! this is a MAJOR problem if you like traveling for longer then a day and want to have your music with you. I tried buying an off-the-shelf AC to USB adapter for under 5$ instead BUT(!!!) it doesn't work! After some research it turns out Creative has blocked this option somehow! if you want to be able to charge the player without using a computer, you absolutly MUST buy their wall plug power supply. if I had known about it before, I'd get the IRiver H10 instead. very disappointing.
I love these headphones. My whole family shares our 2 pair, so now I'm buying more, plus two for my elderly parents.By the way, people in our family have big ears AND wear glasses with our headphones. They are plenty comfortable. They only hurt if you wear them backward. There is a right and wrong way to use these. :)I use mine mainly for audiobooks, at home, in the garden, in my car, shopping, and on airplanes.
I'm a network engineer for a Fortune 500 company. I design, configure, and install 2.4 GHz wireless networks for a living. Since I can't bring the Cisco 2100's home with me, I thought I'd go with a Linksys (now a division of Cisco) WAP11. For me, this product was a breeze to set up and configure. The setup disk wouldn't run on my laptop running Win2k, but ran fine on my home PC running XP Pro. The product description told of a USB port for easy configuration. Perhaps that port is present on newer or different models, but mine has no USB port, which is a bummer because that's how I wanted to configure it. Also, when configuring it over HTTP, which was my only choice, the IP Address had to be static. I couldn't access it when it was set to DHCP. Overall, though, I was clipping right along wirelessly in my home within a half hour of opening the box. The WAP11 doesn't have all of the features I'm used to at work, but it's a great home product and I think, by following the inclosed step by step instructions, it shouldn't take a networking novice to have it up and running in no time.
I bought this unit to interface my Palm V's serial cradle to my new notebook that has only USB ports. Not a good choice. The unit &quot;features&quot; a MANUAL RESET BUTTON which must be pressed for 5 seconds every time the computer comes out of sleep mode to restart the ports. Its drivers are not smart enough to do this by themselves. (Forget about putting the hub out of sight to eliminate the clutter)Even with the reset button, I often had to exit and restart the Palm Hotsync manager to get it to talk to the Palm.Also, the unit requires its own power brick, adding to the clutter on the desk.Avoid this unit unless you really need all the ports
Received within a couple of days. Plugged in, found a static frequency and it works with CD-like quality. I am using a 3G i-phone with IOS 6 to listen to pandora. Commute to work and back in a very large city. No problems whatsoever. I had two options - buy a new car for $x with USB port or buy this transmitter for ~$18. I think I saved some money ;)
RCA dropped the ball with this one. I don't know how it's possible, but the reception actually got WORSE when I connected the ANT711. I snagged a 40" Boom Length, 17 Elements Outdoor Antenna for UHF-Only from Radio Shack for $25 and now I get every digital station in the area. It's not as pretty, but I'm more concerned with RECEPTION than AESTHETICS.
I would of liked very much to have given a video review, however this was impossible as the camcorder that i purchased did not note that the camcorder no longer had the capabilities of recording. This only came to my attention when I received the camcorder from the owner who supplied a letter stating that this was a good buy even though the recording capabilities no longer worked. I will show my displeasure by no longer purchasing anything through amazon.com........Respectfully, Mr. Collins
I don't want to get into any technical stuff on this camera. You can find it [...] website. This is a very nice camera to own, but make sure you buy a quality lens with it. I have had this camera for almost a year now, and I still love it.HN
Product was easy to install and worked great. I would highly recommend this product. Arrived in 2 days.
Easy to use or remove. Block out unwanted light on your LCD screen and helps protect it when closed. When and if I replace my current Digital SLR, I would buy this again for any new camera.
I love this little "back seat driver", for once I don't have to second guess or wonder if it really knows where it is going. My husband (a police officer) sometimes takes it with him to work, he got into a chase and was able to call out his location at every turn. Which is normally done by memory or drive fast and hope to see street names at the same time. Now he thinks it should be standard equipment for all cruiser.
This works great! I have four of them now. I would highly recommend it to anyone that needs two outlets in the car.
This was a nice surprise! The case held all my cd's and has room for plenty of future purchases. It was a nice quality and it arrived quickly!
I like this Solar Charge controller. The documentation that comes with it, however is terrible. The functions described of the LED indicators do not match the actual functions. And there is a reset button that is not even mention.The controller itself seems to be operating as I would expect.
not that much software included. so-so tech support from hp.nice size. bit heavy.
DVI male to male. Best price for a reliable almost 10ft cable. You cannot go wrong with these. They arrived with the quickness. Great product!
I've used this Airstation for 2 years now. Here's the best part: I used this both in Korea and in the US, and it always worked great! Setup was painless and easy (although you better make sure you have the right settings in your operating system). Eliminating wires and surfing the web on your bed is well worth the money. This unit is also a great deal given the price. Thumbs Way Up!
This totally amazes me...!Isn't the purpose of a digital camera to take a picture?And yet, when you take this camera out of the box you cannot take a single digital picture with it unless you've purchased a separate CF Card. You would think that for 600.00 they would throw one in for you?To make matters worse it's not clearly or obviously noted on Amazon or in the Canon description that a CF Card is or is not included with this camera. Let me tell you... it is NOT included! Surprise!!!!
Just resting my thumbs on the space bar causes repeated spaces to be typed. Seriously, I don't even have to press the space bar, just touch it, or breath on it. At first I thought my keyboard was possessed and I could barely type anything legible. I also have problems with letters and keys being repeated, even though my fingers are off the keyboard. The delete key has this behavior as well, which has caused me to inadvertently 5-10 emails until the delete button decides to unpress itself. I give up!
This device is one of the most useful items I have ever bought. I smoke a lot of meat and also grill several times each week. Last week was icing on the cake. I was frying 4 turkeys for a church event and had the original thermometer and a candy thermometer in the grease once it became hot. The original thermometer was 50 degrees high and the candy thermometer was 25 degrees low. The maverick was right on. I will not grill or cook without it. You want make sure the meat is correctly cooked and this item is perfect for it.
I had read in some other reviews that you may get a knock off product. I received the real thing at this great price.The LensPEN works great for cleaning my dSLR lenses as well as my filters. I haven't tried cleaning the internals of the camera with it, and won't because I'm pretty sure it's a definite "no-no" but for cleaning the lenses its definitely a great choice. The brush portion of the pen is soft so as to not scratch the lens and firm enough to get dust off, the cleaning pad works great to remove smudges from the lenses.The LensPEN is also small enough that you can take it with you in a standard SLR camera bag.All I can say is that it does what it claims and it does it for a great price.Hope this helped!
The greatest design of this product is the detachable inner folders. You can easily move it around, pull it out and plug it into the right place.The extra CD/DVD organizer is also helpful when you wanna carry several discs on a trip.
I have used the Garmin for a little over a year and always had to rig it when on the bike. The quick release mount makes it wasy to use on a run, unclip it from the wrist and clip it on the racing bike and off you go! The second bike mount was terrific for a second bike for commuting.
This is a nice CD player with AM/FM stereo radio - the problems are few, but worth noting. The reception of the radio is dependent on the headphone wire and is not always the best. The player will skip easily unless set to anti-skip, which in turn reduces quality of the sound the more protection you add. No MP3 playing ability. The pluses - sound is very good on both radio and CD - many presets for favorite stations, a multistage bass boost, battery life is very long and it plays your home-brewed CD-R's. All-in-all a very good value, I like it.
I have had this camera for 6 months, and have yet to be able to take a clear picture. Even on a small tri-pod, the images are still blurry. It appears the blurry quality is better, with the flash on, but I would suggest looking at another model, and Canon is hard to deal with when you do have a problem.
i brought a planet audio cd player with monitor on it and it had no major eq settings nothin but bass,treble, and that was it i and im use to mids highs and lows settings and this thang works in my car thank you clarion!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought one of these for my laptop because, since I frequently use my laptop ON MY LAP, I didn't have a place to roll a regular mouse around, and I HATE the laptop touchpad. This mouse works wonderfully! I live with way too many cats, so occassionally I have to pop out the marble and clean the cat hair out of the well, but that is the only problem I have ever had. I've had the first one for about 3 years (still works) and just bought a second one for my desk top. The first once has been squished into a laptop case for several long flights, dropped frequently, chewed on (not by me!), and has never had any problems that cleaning the cat hair out of hasn't fixed. If I could just figure out how to convince the purchasing people at work to by me one for my job, I would be happy.Oh, and it works very well if you play Diablo II.
i was alittle skeptical about the use of gps....but i used it on a recent trip and it took all the headaches out of maps and saved me a lot of time......
Good size pack for the 17" computer. Nice layout of pockets, but one is a bit too open and could allow extra hands to get in when you don't want them.Good size, comfortable straps, pretty good for 3 day trips as your only bag.
This is the best Mouse for music, has next , back songs and web buttons. Works with windows media player or Itunes. whatever you have open. the led lights look great and battery life is very good, just keep a spare pack of rechargeable batteries near by. and you are set to go
Yamaha RX-797 - AV receiverLots of power and very clean sound.This is 2 ch so dont compare this to HTR modelsI'm running Bose 301s and I cant ask for any more good clean sound, with lot of bass.THD is very low... this is important2 zone remoteBasic control that you dont need schooling for.price is right.......I paid $425.00
CD player died after 4 or 5 uses, this product is a waste of money!!
I bout this to charge my Captivate in the car, and when you plug it in it says that it is charging, but it does not charge at all.
I own a regular Bose radio and a cd Bose radio. I needed another radio but didn't want to go the $500 for another Bose with the cd. This little radio is an excellent buy. We do not have the best reception and this radio comes in great and the cd is fine. I am very pleased and will buy another one without hesitation.
I used Escort Passport 8500 X50 for like 5 month and to tell you the trued it does the job. i actually tested this device when i was going on long trips. it catch the cop signal for like 2 miles ahead. Its not so cheap but if u can afford to buy, buy Escort Passport 8500 X50
The black barely worked, the color didnt work at all. But i suppose thats what i get for buying generic.
My toddler daughter and I used to travel (while I drove) quite often.After purchasing this DVD player, our trips went muchsmoother, and she was happy to be occupied and not asrestless.
The Toshiba D-R2 would have been more appropriately named the Toshiba R2-D2 because it's just as quirky as the robot of Star Wars fame. While the interface isn't the most user-friendly, it shouldn't take very long for the average user to become familiar with it, though it did take a while to learn how to edit a title. While recorded picture quality is adequate, the main problem with this machine is its uncanny ability to record entirely through a disc without detecting &quot;disc errors&quot; and then during the finalizing process (DVD-R) discs, you commonly get the message &quot;DISC MAY NEED CLEANING OR IS DAMAGED PHYSICALLY&quot;.As I've been using DVD recorders for almost two years, I didn't think that brand new DVD-R discs required cleaning, but I cleaned a couple anyway. No cigar. After trying to record approximately 40 DVD-R discs FOR VIDEO on this machine, from both Fuji and Ri-Data, I've had to throw away almost 45% of the discs. If you like to spend much money on discs, this is the machine for you. It's highly doubtful that I was unfortunate enough to purchase two bad batches of discs, from two different companies no less. Rather than contacting Toshiba, I threw the D-R2 into the trash with the latest disc it couldn't finalize successfully. To provide company for the Toshiba D-R2, I also tossed the Philips DVDR-75 recorder, another nearly worthless machine that has caused many people much grief. Does anyone know of any DVD recorders manufactured to be relatively grief-free?
I enjoy using this product for it`s clarity, ease of operation, and the fair price I paid for it. It involved free shipping and arrived before the projected time. Very satisfied and would recomended to anyone interested in a good product from Uniden and sold and shipped from Amazon.Sincerly, Skokie.
Win XP PS2 made our Compaq A3000 obsolete, so as a simple solution our family sought out a new AIO..We settled on the Brother MFC-5840, easily installed the drivers, software without TechnoGeeks help. Print Quality is as good as I have seen on more expensive printers, color photo printing is adequate for our use, the color mode is a bit slow, but 15 ppm is more than some printers we researched. The card reader is a plus, and the Fax easily installed. For our use, this AIO suits our needs to a T...Thank you Brother..
Was impressed with the initial quality of the sound (when set to 96k hz/24 bit) and video but only got to enjoy it for a few movies. I purchased my first unit in Nov 04 but it tray locked within 30 days. I got a second unit and it tray locked after 45 days (a few hours of movies). I had to pay to send it in for repair. I was without the unit for several weeks. After it came back, the HDMI port stopped working (after a few hours). It's in the service center again. I've now been informed they want to charge me $321 for the repair. I have spent many hours on the phone with these guys (or on hold) and their attitude is robotic at best. "Customer Satisfaction" has never come up in the conversation. Sony's very open approach is to leave a dud with the customer (multiple repairs ok by them) or send you a second rate refurbished model, all without any consideration for the inconvenience, the hassle, or that your now inferior unit doesn't come with additional warranty. I'm not convinced this entire investment won't be lost through no fault of my own. It's not what I expected from Sony. They seem to have lost their way.
I just purchased a brand new Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman and what a piece of poor quality. I have used a rollerball mouse for years and my other one just died...so I read reviews and purchased the Trackman. Slower than molasses...the rollerball will not move up and down and it feels like it drags when I try to move it from side to side. Back it goes to Amazon and I will keep looking....I miss my rollerball mouse!!!
Product works very well and I bought a second one for a gift. Definitely easier to manipulate than a blow dryer and brush.
Great price. Excellent features for the money. Compatible with 3 different i-pods. Gave it to high school and college student both!
Despite the description listed with this product - these DO NOT include the clips mentioned.Without the clip, it is very difficult to keep these closed.They fall open very easily.
I found that unfortunately the eye-to-eye distance (Exit pupil) with this pair is not sufficient. Since I never had this problem with other binoculars, I believe it must be due to the design. Of course I returned the binoculars, but a simple warning or alert would have been preferable to the purchase and return hassle and cost.
I reported to Amazon that this was the wrong cable, Amazon preceded to send me the same product again. I notified them that I wanted a refund. As of now 12/19/09 Amazon has refunded my money & shipping expenses to ship it back.
I have yet to receive this order & I have not received a credit. I have filed an A-Z Claim. Still no info. DO NOT buy from this Company!
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.
The title says it all. I am recently a new proud owner of a B+W 58mm filter and can finally provide some comparison.I've bought several Hoya UV filters before without complaints; not much jazz with UV filters anyways. Looking at polarizers I was big on price while still owning something decent. I believe this filter does a great job despite the aluminum ring with its less than smooth operation when attaching to a lens. A B+W or Heliopan filter usually has a brass ring and I like it.Image performance with the Hoya filter was fine for me. I attached it to a Canon EF-S 10-22mm ultra-wide angle lens and barely saw any vignetting if any in the lower ranges. Most of my shots were 17-20mm with a small aperture when I used the lens. I grabbed several nice shots for the maiden voyage with this filter - I took it to Iceland. Shots with water came out really nice because I do not like the white light reflection when the sun is out. Plus, I could shot near water and obtain an image that can see into the water for a special effect. You can't do that in post processing!Bottom line, Hoya has its place in my heart for cost and good performance where if I want to splurge after purchasing an expensive lens I may be looking at B+W or Heliopan.
First things first, don't buy this thing. I had researched this all over the net reading reviews, etc and i finally decided to buy it after hearing all this good stuff about it. well I bought it and the first thing i did was throw out the headphones. they're very low quality and will damage your ears if you use them for too long.This performed nicely when I got it. I burned an MP3 CD (700 MB CD which held about 150 songs). put it in there and turned it on. The search option is pretty nice. You search by artists. however it's not that great.Anti skip- Worked ok for about a month. Then somehow it would start skipping randomly even when it was sitting still or on a desk!!! i figured it must be the disk so i burned a new one without scratches and it still skipped. It gets pretty annoying when you're listening to music and then it skips in the middle of it even when you're not moving. I would say you would have a 75 percent chance of it skipping on you.The battery life was good. I used 2 AA Duracell batts and they lasted about 8 hours. then when the low batt sign came on, it lasted about 1 hour after that.HOWEVER the biggest problem is to come. After about 4 months, the CD player screwed up bad. It was a routine day and I turned on my CD player ready to get on the bus, however, when I turned the volume to the lowest setting, it got stuck on a quite high volume. so then I tried turning it up to high and it got even louder. then back down to low and it was still that same high volume. so now my CD player's stuck on a high volume on the lowest volume setting. unless you want to blast out your eardrums, don't buy this. it's not worth the hassle.As of now, I'm about to buy a Creative MuVo TX FM 512MB. It's a way better deal than the CM544. It can hold about 160+ music files, uses only 1 AAA batt and the batt life lasts twice as much as this CD player. the best thing is, you can also put data files, documents and photos on it. it connects via USB so there's no software to use to load music and stuff on it. It's just like a USB data device. It's only about 110 dollars. Really good deal. it's also smaller than the ipod mini.So, bottom line, if you want a CD player that'll crap on you in a few months, buy this, but I would NOT recommend this.
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 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!
The sound of this speaker is wonderful... sublimate, however, the remote control is poor in funtionality, could to have menu mode buttom to improve it.Regardless, i love it, the sound is so clean, and so cheap.
Well the formula cheap=expensive works with this one, it says 16-17'' nevertheless it did not fit my 17'' monitor, on the other hand after 40 minutes it felt, the stickers just were a fake, just do not buy it.
I was very upset to find that this player would not play any cd. Radio plays and cassettes play, but no cd that i own will play at all. Just makes a small sound and 3 clicks. Than nothing. Also be warned that there is no cord included for ac/dc adapting. I found a cord, but still cannot play a cd. Don't wate you time and money on this item!
The nook cover is a good value for the money, providing adequate protection for the nook. It beats paying $30 for a similar cover at WalMart.
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!
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.
Very disappointed in this device...mainly because it degrades the signal quality significantly. It might be of use for Powerpoint displays on multiple small VGA monitors, but it's not suitable at all for HIGH DEF displays. IMO.
The picture quality is excellent, and I really like the features of being able to stream video through the device. I am happy with the product for the most part. My only complaint is that it does not always operate properly. Sometimes the DVDs will get hung up (won't play, FWD, REW, stop, or allow me to get to the main menu). The only way I have found to get past this is to open and close the DVD tray, then it usually works fine. It's a bit of an inconvenience, but other than that, it seems to be a good product.
This unit had a few quirks and switching between digital channels was infuriatingly slow, but overall I was pretty satisfied (for the whopping *one year* that it lasted, anyway). The VCR was decent, though the 6 heads didn't work any better than most lower-end 4-head VCRs I've used. I used the timer to record to a rewritable DVD almost every day, and I helped a friend copy some rare old VHS tapes to DVD. I had no problem reading various DVDs or using its recorded discs in other players.It did lock up on occasion (every 2 months or so). Unplugging it always solved the problem, until last week when it froze for good. Now the display just shows "HELLO", and it is completely unresponsive. I even left it unplugged overnight, with no luck. Judging by the reviews I've read, this is an extremely common problem.I also saw quite a few reviewers mention that they purchased this unit because of the RCA brand name. I think it's important to note that RCA is now owned by Audiovox, and it is nothing more than a label slapped on off-brand products. This one is actually made by some company named "Curtis". I knew this when I bought it, but since DVD recorders are not exactly exotic and unproven technology, I assumed it would work for a reasonably long time. I was wrong.
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 will be getting of of these guys early next week for bothbackup as well as media serving to my PS3; I will be reporting onthe success or failure of this endeavor in this space; several folkson the PS3 forums have had mixed success using the DNS-323 as amedia server but with the latest firmware advances I thought I'd give it a shot; I'll also be posting my endeavors on that forum(PS3-Media)Got the box and two Seagate 750's a couple of days ago; presently have a100mbit netowrk but will have a 1000 mbit router to test on shortly; theout-of-box experience went exceedingly well; couldn't have been easier..PS3 saw the UpnP server automatically and there was no special emaciations on my part to see content from the NAS; a caveate at the moment is that my PS3 is hard-wired to my router; in my future config the PS3 will need to get the content from the NAS wirelessly so that should be the real test..right now I'm testing the Memeo backup s/w; I give this guy a provisional 5 STARS but the Amazon edit preview won't let me make the rating change..oh, the performance..not bad for 100 mbit; see the most delays when I'm copying files to the NAS and attempting web surfs or other network chores..I have a pretty high end system with 4 GB RAM and 2.8 GHZ Dell dual-core processor so I'm not cpu or memory bound..best NAS box (RAID 1) for the money that I've encountered....so farrrr
I use this head with a gorilla pod and a Panasonic fz30. I holds steady even with tcon-17 added. Good stuff.
This little case does everything I needed it to do...it carries my laptop safely, and has enough room for my LCD projector and a change of clothes. PLUS it fits in the overhead compartment on even the smallest planes. Great!
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.
This equalizer is awesome for what they charge for it. Installation was a breeze (if you know what you're doing) I tried both the hi gain input and the low (RCA) inputs. I finally left the RCA connected to my stereo. The sound seems to be better as it does not &#34;clip&#34; at high input volume. I am cranking this thing to where the indicators in the front don't even &#34;blink&#34; anymore and does not &#34;cut&#34; the bass or sound. I love it. I'm going to order one for my other car.
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
This is probably a good item, but I needed a TV
I am a flight instructor CFII and understand the importance of having a reliable light. I have an original Skylite that I purchased many years ago and it still works flawlessly. This one is even better. What makes this light stand alone is the ability to adjust the brightness. I would highly recommend this flashlight.
This was a good quality part, and has worked as intended to bridge an antenna to RG-6. Well worth it.
I purchased this item based on the reviews of other purchasers. Maybe I am too fussy, but I think the sound is a little 'tinny'...still, it is capable of producing adequate sound in a small room and the price was reasonable. It didn't work when I first set it up, but the unit battery was absolutely flat....charged it up on my computer, tried again, and it worked just fine. And, I think I may be able to tweak the equalizer to generate better sound on future recordings.
We have a 2002 Monte Carlo and we didn't want to buy a whole new radio to get XM radio since we already had an XM radio so we gave this a try. It works great through the FM radio with the stock stereo and it was at a great price through Amazon. It was about $15 more at a local store!
I use this headset with my new blackberry and panasonic phones...yes I own 2 of these headsets. The quality is so good I tried it on my new blackberry and it is just awesome (I hate the bluetooth devices..you can't hear that well). The other callers (and wife) say I sound crystal clear and loud. I had to purchase an adapter for my blackberry since the size is bigger. It was like $5 on ebay. Just make sure you get an adapter that is good for voice out too. Some are not.
I've been enjoying these speakers for about a month now. They sound great and provide plenty of sound for my home office. I power them with myPyle PTAU34 Mini Amplifier.
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.
I bought this computer because it was so inexpensive, but when i opened that box and smelled the factory sealedness, I laid my eyes on the best machine i had ever bought. The graphics are such a visual experience it will blow your mind!The sound is presidential quality! You will think you are dreaming, to tell the truth the only bad thing is that you will think you are dreaming and jump out a 5 story window because you think it is a dream! The computer itself is what dreams are made of! This computer has the memory of an elephant and they say an elephant never forgets. For high quality at low cost, this beautiful machine is what should pop into your mind!
I purchased this for the Xbox360 in the hopes it would fix the frequent "dirty disk" error that I receive even with new games.Unfortunately, it requires you to also put it in fast forward, which xbox apparently doesnt do. It might with a remote control. Should be a note on here talking about it. At least it didn't cost a lot.
I spent a good bit of time researching and trying to figure out what I needed/wanted in a tripod. My previous experience was with one of those sunpack ones I picked up at a big box electronics retailer - what garbage. After finally giving up on the one I had I decided to invest in a good tripod. One I could strap onto my lowepro backpack and also use at home for lightbox type work. I needed to find a good balance for portability, cost, stability and reliability. Overall I am happy with this purchase. I wish it were a tiny bit less heavy but I realize that based on what equipment I have and plan to purchase it was pretty much what was needed for the stability aspect. It is compact enough for me and strap on my backpack without sticking out too much. It sets up quickly - I did not want the screw in type legs.If I were to make one complaint it would be the head. Granted I have to play with it a little more but vertical/portrait set up does not work as well as I would have liked as it does not seem like it really does a true 90 degree angle. that said, the heads can be swapped out and I do plan to add other heads down the road... this is not really a deal breaker feature and it is a tripod that will grow easily with my needsRight now my typical set up (heaviest) is a 20d, tamron 17-50mm or the sigma 10-20mm and have stuck a 430 speedlight on it as well.
I don't think Sony has figured out how to properly charge these batteries or their batteries are just cr*p.I purchased the MDR-DS3000 and an additional headphone (MDR-IF3000#. I charged both units separately until the CHG light turned off #ie: the batteries received a full charge#. I used one my headphones for about 1 hour and placed it back on the charger. 12 hours later it was still charging! I tried the same with the other and it stopped charging after a couple of hours. Swapping batteries between the headphones indicated that I had a bad set of batteries. I contacted Sony and I received a new set. I fully charged the new batteries, pulled the headphone off the charger for 1 minute, replaced the unit back on the charger and 8 hours later it was still charging!Be aware, these are Sony proprietary batteries and you can only charge them in the headphones.Another frustration with this system is that you cannot charge a headphone and use another headphone at the same time. Using the headphone should not be prevented because another headphone is being charged.As for the sound, it's OK. There is hiss and the bass is rather weak. I would not use them for watching movies or for gaming. They are OK for watching normal TV #ie: news, sports, etc.#I think Sony could #and should) do better. 2.5 stars at best.
Canon Digital Elph Accessory Kit 4 for Canon SD630, SD750, SD1000 and SD430 Digital CamerasVery well constructed. It protects the camera well and is easy to use.
&#2951; Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; Highly recommended with warm fuzzies!&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; Excellent 5-fuzzies feature ratings:&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; I bought this monitor to replace a 11 year old high quality 17-inch Trinitron CRT that is still working great. While my 17-inch CRT can still match the 225BW for clarity after 11 years of use (and has better color than any LCD can have), I mainly wanted the bigger screen space and far lower heat emission of the 225BW. I work entirely from home in e-commerce software development, so moving from a 17-inch CRT to a 22-inch LCD widescreen gives me MUCH more room to have more windows displayed (the next best thing would be *two* 22-inch LCDs) and I am looking forward to having this LCD heat up the home office FAR LESS than the 17-inch CRT would during the summer. I also like the far more adjustable stand on the 225BW, compared with their newer [[Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22-inch LCD Monitor]]. I do not understand why Samsung put an inferior non-height-adjustable stand on their newer 226BW, but that was the deciding factor in making me not purchase the 226BW because it was only slightly more expensive than the 225BW.&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; This is a great price for a great 22-inch LCD. I also had to upgrade my old Nvidia GeForce4 card to a Xfx GeForce 7600GS 512MB because the old graphics card did not support the monitor's native 1680x1050 resolution, which added $156 to the total purchase, but the cost was well worth it - this extends the lifespan of my 4 year old PC and I do not ogle as much the newer computers with even faster graphics cards. For best results, you need to have a graphics card and updated driver that supports the 225BW's native 1680x1050 resolution and run it using the DVI digital output. Even though the 225BW is called a "SyncMaster", it does not really have the same adaptability as the multi-sync CRT monitors for matching clarity at various resolutions.&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; And not a single bad/dead/stuck pixel to be found. Movies and DVDs play clearly, and with the upgraded graphics card, the 3D rendering on games is great and responsive without any shadowing effects. Overall, I am very impressed with the quality of the monitor. Kudos to Samsung's quality control.&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; Good 4-fuzzies feature ratings:&#1150;&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; In regards to the much-discussed backlighting, I only notice a slight bit of backlight along the bottom edge of the screen when I fully turn the brightness up to the maximum setting of '100'; no detectable backlight shows up on the top, left, or right edges of the screen, even if I adjust the brightness to the maximum '100'. And this is with a solid black background that I always use for my desktop, along with a plain black screensaver. I get the impression that how much backlight you have may depend somewhat on chance, as it seems to vary from monitor to monitor. When I first turned on the monitor, it was extremely bright. After I first tried out all of their preset brightness/contrast settings (the "Text" setting was my favorite preset, but it was still a bit too bright for my taste), I ended up setting my own custom settings to a very low Brightness of '7' (at night in a darkened room) or '10' to '15' (during the day with subdued natural lighting) with a Contrast setting of '70' - I adjusted my Brightness/Contrast mainly for text clarity and its appearance matched what I was used to on the previous CRT monitor. With these settings, the backlight along the bottom edge was only barely noticeable, and I would have to minimize all windows to just leave the solid black background of my desktop and purposely stare at the bottom edge for a few seconds before it was visible.&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; Average not-good not-bad 3-fuzzies feature ratings:&#1150;&#1150;&#1150; The viewing angle is quite narrow. It is totally sufficient for me sitting centered in front of the monitor, but anyone else sitting or standing next to me would see some degree of yellow and blue color bleeding into the far side of the screen.
I own a 94' Toyota Landcruiser and this works great with my I-phone or mp3. I must say that with my old speakers the sound quality is even better now.
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 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.
I bought a couple of these headphones so that the kids could each have their own pair while we were vacationing. When I placed the order, I had over 2 weeks before we left, so I used the Free Shipping option. Three days before we were to leave, Amazon had not even shipped the headphones even though they were in stock, and refused to cancel the order, with some lame excuse about their shipping methods.The headphones were delivered when we were halfway through vacation.I know this is a shakedown from Amazon to induce me to switch to their "Prime" membership which I will never do on principle. Since then, I have not bought a single item that is sold by Amazon, using their marketplace instead, and have had no shipping issues.The headphones work well enough for what they are worth, but if you want them delivered on time, do not buy them from Amazon.
I received this camera for my b-day. I am a scrapbooker and I like to take my camera with me when we go different places. Our big Cannon (10x optical zoom) is great, but too bulky for day-to-day use. I wanted something easy to slip in my purse, easy to carry when visiting family during the holidays, and basically something simple to grab when one of my "kids" does something cute! So far, this seems to fit the bill to a "T"! I just love the 6 mega pixil and can't wait to get my first set of photos back.
We sell digital images and compete regularly in juried shows. The DMC-FZ50 image stabilization is extremey effective. Hand holds at full telephoto at ridiculously slow shutter speeds. Single click to access exposure corrections. Saturated blue skies almost as good as my Kodak Z730. Commercial quality prints at 12x16". Macro is weak compared to my tiny 5 meg Pentax Optio S4 which takes superb closeups. The macro function only works at full wide angle and often you have to be physically so close that a small subject is shadowed by the lens or lens barrel. In actual use dark noise is quite low in spite of the reviews and Noise Ninja can sample the image and smooth it nicely with its default values. This works great on slightly blotchy intense blue skies here on Cape Cod. Buy a 3rd party high capacity battery if you plan to do much flash shooting. Camera is largish due to fixed lens barrel. This also contributes to its very fast time to first shot and easy use with a polarizer. Only reason it is not 5* for us is the macro issues.We will probably buy a second one.
Great product for the price! Highly recommended! Quick service and inexpensive! I looked at this cable at walmart and it was almost $11! I went straight home and ordered this one. I am pleased with my purchase and recommend it to others. This product save you time, money, and gas( which is also money!!! )
First I have to say I am writing this review using my Notebook computer in my bedroom with the just installed LinkSys Wireless Access Point and PC Card. Second, I normally do not write Reviews for a product, but this time I have to. Because I saw some bad comments in this column about this product, and I was almost pursvaded by some of the reviewers not to buy this product. But there are some good comments also, and since I bought a LinkSys DSL/Cable Modem Router(4 port) before,and it works very well. I would like to take the risk to give it a try. And the result is totally suprise. Almost no configuration needed to run this product. Plug in the card, install the driver, configure it, restart your computer(even if it did not let you restart. do it will help the Card work properly. LinkSys might want to put this in the manual). I also took the computer out to the patio and to a nearby fitness room(about 30~50 feet away). Everything works!!! What else I can say, it is the cheapest in the planet also. I don't need to stuff around the Router anymore. Go LinkSys!
I use this every month in direct sunlight without a problem. You can see the screen perfectly. One of the most important features is the ability to collapse it and stuff it into a bag. There are no hard sides so it will fit anywhere and the lack of hard siding doesn't impact the performance. A true "A" Product.
placed two of these in my 20'x 30' garden one month ago and the moles have stayed away from my vegetables. The moles, however are still around. If I didn't have the sunforce products, I am sure they would have ate everything.
Needed a new two line answering machine for the office that was easy to use because my boss has trouble finding his way out of the driveway. Anyway, this machine was easy to set up. Display is large so you don't have to put your glasses on to see how many messages you have. Voice quality of incoming messages is excellent. Deleting old calls was very fast. Great value for the price.
No issues. Delivery was quick and product works great.
The headphones do deliver a nice sound, and the noise cancelling quality is excellent. I also liked that they came with a range of adapters. All of this quickly became irrelevant after about six months however. After six months of light use, these headphones broke. The trouble is that the plastic joint that holds the headphones together where they fold away for convenient storage is too weak. Save your money and buy something more durable or you may end up regretting it.
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
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.
Nice headset for the price. Fairly comfortable, long cord, clear speakers, local mute/volume. For me these are perfect for regular random use. After an hour or two of constant use my ears will be aching slightly. If your on your headset more than an hour or two at a time each day, consider something nicer. Otherwise this unit seems top quality for its price.
I purchased this printer and have since returned it. I was really looking forward to seeing the great photo quality that Epson is known for. Instead I was very disappointed. To start, the printer left very small marks across all the pictures. In rows about a couple of inches apart. Very evident on darker colors. It apeared to be some product of the feeding mechanism. You might say this was a factory defect but when I returned it I checked the floor model and it did the exact same thing. The Epson rep couldn't explain it away.I have since purchased a HP PSC 750 all-in-one and I can now say that the photo print quality suffered as well. When I compare the pictures from the old Epson to those on my new HP it's remarkable. The Epson has much more pixelation than the HP. I was shocked. It's rare you can compare the exact photograph off two different printers but it sure tells a story. I'm very happy with the HP.
I am not sure why this is getting one star reviews. My unit is fantastic, no problems with it. Agile upper mid range, punchy lower mids, clear highs with ceiling to spare, fat mid lows, waffle-free subsonics and post-sub-sonics across all channels, plenty of "point" at 80K, crisp, startling ultrahighs, this little sweetheart has all of that for about a third less than the cost of others in this category. I suspect some of you guys that are complaining about it on here might not have given it optimal installation, testing and implementation. First of all if you don't know anything about the Fletcher-Munsen curves, you are not going to know how many Farads to push through the back end for optimal "thwob" starting around 55K. (Some people can hear this frequency and others can only feel it, but that's beside the point. If your unit can't push it at the proper gain, you aren't going to get the fat sound you want with certain styles of music.The reviewer who said he used a digital degauss digicoupler (I forget which brand he said, but it doesn't matter, a digicoupler is a digicoupler, they're all made in the same big factory in China, I think) on this thing for optimizing the amperage, with all due respect, doesn't know what he/she is talking about. I have an advanced degree in sound engineering, and I'm telling you guys, you are wasting your time on the digital gizmos that claim to tell you if you're optimized with a single red or green light. Those lights are all just "smoke and mirrors" as they say. And speaking of smoke, that's what will be rolling out the back of your punch box if you aren't good to go on the capacitance from front end to back.Go analog all the way for flux readings on the sub-sonic and semi-sonic frequency ranges. Otherwise you're just fiddling around with a little box that can only see 1's and Zeros. That's not how your ears work. Your eardrum is a human organ of exquisite sensitivity and nuances. That's why dB's are measured on a logarhythmic scale, and not a linear one. The range of audible sound is immense. Don't trust a little digital box to fine-tune your settings. If you go analog on the coupler side as well as on the back end of the gain chain, so to speak, then you have an organic curve from bottom to top.I'm not endorsing any particular product but I had good luck front-loading this baby with a Spector GateShield loaded with twin Gretszky Sonic Stabilizers and then doing my tweaking by eyeballing the old-school needle-type meter on my Spector. That way you're getting a dynamic reading from both ends and meeting in the middle. But ideally I suggest starting at 0 dB and using your eyes and ears together (eyes on the needle, ears on the low end) to get the smoothest curve. Always keep a steady hand on the master gain because you don't want to be unprepared for dynamic spikes caused by the odd bit of RF junk that's in the air near your installation site.What's beautiful about this Clarion unit here, is that the high end virtually settles itself. You can do all the crunch testing you like (I suggest using a "DDD" compact disc recording for this, though those are getting harder and harder to find... you're most likely to still be able to find full digital recordings in the classical music section, but don't buy a cheapie on the clearance rack, get a reputable name brand, and preferably a famous recording your ears will recognize... I chose a dynamically rich recording of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" for my crunch test, for example, and this EQS746 passed with flying colors, although I am not sure my ears did!) And just in case my ears were playing tricks on me, I hooked up my line output to a Butler-Brzezicki Accu-Crunch and it never left the "optimized" mark from the top of the program material to the decay of the very last note! Wicked cool!!I would also suggest investing in top-quality patch cables and outergear all the way, this is a good unit but it's only going to sound as good as the amount of real juice (not virtual digital readout juice! there's a big difference!) that your cables and wiring can deliver from power crux to central harness throughout the signal path during the most sonically dense program material pumping at the highest safe master-gain. That's why a properly gaussed hyper-oscillation rack with at least three layers of flutter filtration is a solid investment from the word "go", from stem to stern.The only thing keeping me from giving this Clarion five stars instead of four, is that i did pick up on just a touch of post-crossover diggling on the right channel, and not on the left. I have only theories as to why this occurs sometimes but I suspect it might be a slight asymmetry in the master board design, maybe a less than optimal capacitor on one channel but not the other. But unless you are an audiophile with years of study and listening under your belt, you most likely won't even notice it, and that's even in the event that your particular unit rolled off the factory floor with that slight flaw.Always practice good safety procedures ("he who stays grounded will not get pounded", etc) especially when you are tightening things up in the midrange and really pushing the watts. The new generation of compact discs are mastered HOT HOT HOT and way over-compressed, so make sure that gain is at zero before initiating even the quickest, simplest test of your crossover. I personally use an Axiom thermo-blocker on the pre-front-end when testing and tweaking an installation because that thing senses latent signal even when your eyes and ears and even the thermal dynamometer are showing everything to be quiet and cool up and down the line. Hey I pick up these little tricks where I can... and if a little audio testing trick is good enough for such giants as the Bob Clearmountains of this world, it is certainly good enough for his humble disciples such as yours truly.BTW I feel bad for the dude that came all the way back from fighting in Iraq to find he had a defective unit, but I am not sure I would give this sweet little box a 1-star rating because you happened to pull the one bad apple from the barrel. Also, with the right tools and know-how, that guy could probably have diagnosed, isolated and replaced a cold solder joint in minutes, but a lot of people these days just think that you can "plug and play" high-end stereo equipment without the proper training and experience. That would be like me trying to go over to the middle east and jump in that guy's tank or whatever and just turn the key and drive it like I would drive my little Subaru. It doesn't work like that.I also meant to say that I don't understand why Clarion didn't go ahead and put just a couple more bells and whistles on this thing, namely a real-time gain structure display of some kind, and a dedicated heat-sink to route to my secondary kill-switch (to split off to ground in one direction and route to the dash sensor on the other). That would have been SO sweet, but alas, I know Clarion was trying to keep this thing reasonably priced, and they're in business to make money, not lose it.Speaking of pricing, there's a competitor on here that has an identical-looking unit, but don't be fooled by imitators. I've gone with some others in the auto EQ arena and always ended up getting chapped raw. I stick with what I know, and with the right outboard gear and a little patience, this is top shelf material for the money.
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.
I have no complaints about the Presto Salad shooter, but the company that shipped it sent me a repackaged item that contained a part broken in three places. It almost looked like somebody ordered a new one just for the attachment ring (which was the part that broke on my old salad shooter) and just switched out the broken part for the new one and returned it. Poor quality assurance on the company's part. I was very disappointed. I have reordered a new one through WalMart. I love having a salad shooter during the holidays. It makes grating carrots and cheese a breeze.
Absolute garbage. I bought one pack to try and save some money. I won't buy anymore. You get what you pay for. Every single one of these are coasters. A complete waste of money. The problem seems to be right at the layer break with every one. Do yourself a favor and avoid these at ALL COSTS!!Want premium quality at an affordable price? Go with Amazon.com's "Amazon Basics" media. In my experience they're the next best thing to Taiyo Yuden and that's saying something. Taiyo Yuden is the top of the line in storage media.
I found this voice recorder to be very easy to use, and straight forward in terms of uploading files onto my computer. The recorder has some good features, but I used it just for basic recording, file management, and uploading. I would definitely recommend this one to anyone who asked.
I am very experienced with music and sound - in fact it's my profession.I was in the market for the best computer PC speakers for home, and something that looked good in our living room. (Otherwise I would hook up an AMP and some decent small speakers.) Our family was on vacation and I was in a Bose store and noticed them. It's hard to listen critically in that kind of environment, as they were using specially mastered music and nice soundproofing.The crappy sound they produced on my system was shocking. I have special audio processing software that's used for broadcast radio and even after spending days trying to tweak them to hide the imperfections, I was never able to fix the strange problems.What was wrong? Let me list the reasons:1) The midrange was terrible. As another poster commented, "it sounded like they were coming out of a tin can." There was some issue with these speakers in the upper mids which caused a really annoying tone. I couldn't get past this.2) The low end sounded initially good, but after many hours of critical listening I found that only 60-80k was being generated from the subwoofer. The important low-mid frequency range could not be produced by the subs and the satellites.3) I could get some good high end, but doing so also increased the problem mid highs which were terrible.Two weeks were spent with professional audio tweaking software to try to fix the problems in the speakers.I understand why the looks of these speakers have appeal. They do look modern and sleek and fit the mold of something you would expect in an Bose or Apple store. If you buy speakers for sound, these are not acceptable. Many cheaper speakers on the market including the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 have a much better flat frequency range across the entire spectrum and cost $100 less. The Klipsch produce accurate highs and deep bass. They sound like average "real" speakers.I returned these speakers to Circuit City and then turned around and went to Best Buy down the street to buy a pair of the Klipsch. I am very happy with these. The Best Buy computer "geek" spent some time with me listening to each system. The only speakers that Bose beat were the $25 Altec set.If you like them - that's great! I don't want to rain on anyone's parade if you're a Bose fan, but I was really disappointed.
This wallet has made it much easier to carry my favorite cd's in my card. I plan to buy more as I add to my cd collection.Thanks,
Great mp3 player.... And if you have problems with it the company is great at helping you out....
For the price, ease of use, compactness, and pics which for the most part are OK, I doubt you can beat this little camera. I was just a little disappointed in the quality of the pics generally, as I guess I had expected more with the 5 mp capability. My last camera, an HP 320, which cost about $80 and which had a 2.7 mp rating, seemed to produce pics just about as good. A feature that I really like is the video, which apparently will play for as long as you want, or at least until the batteries run out. Great fun.
I am not tech savy, but this allows for a lot of storage on my digital camera...hundreds of photos, mini movies, etc. I recomend it!
I own Sony Memory Stick and bought this one at amazon[.com] for it's very attractive price and mail in rebate offer. Other than the name of Lexar on the Stick, I see no difference in quality or performance when I use it with my Sony DSC-S85 Digital camera.Thanks Lexar for saving me [$$$] bucks compared with Sony's similar stick.Added on Sep 21, 2002: It's almost 10 month since I got this one and I use it almost every week and still is working great like a new one.
I use these mainly for riding the train in NYC and they work very well. All sounds in my favorite songs are clearly heard, you know how you know every instrument in your favorite song. Just make sure you squeeze them down and hold them in your ears until they expand. This is very important for getting the sound exactly right. For $10 they are a great bargain.
I bought this camera for my husband last December (2008) and only paid $718.00. I cannot believe the price NOW! Wow! Did I get a good deal or what???? It takes great pictures and blurs the background when they are processed. Pay some extra money to get your pics from a real photo lab (no, Walmart does not count). We had some professional pictures done two years ago and spent over $800. We did our own this year and they turned out just as good, if not better and we can order as many as we want and took over 1,000 pictures during our photo shoot. The camera has paid for itself and we plan on doing family pictures every spring and fall now that we have a good camera. It truly is a great camera. One thing to be aware of...you cannot VIEW subjects on the LCD screen when you take the picture. Something I wasn't aware of until I bought it, but you get used to it and professional photographers will tell you to NEVER use that view anyway. Just use the viewfinder.
This was easy to set up. I had no problems. It shipped quickly. I am very pleased so far. Great value for the price.
I am actually typing on it right now ;) stylish and comfortable I think i will keep this one, thanks.
Exactly what I needed to use the computer on my 42in. flat screen! No flicker or conflicts. Best web experience ever :)
A LENS HOOD IS A LENS HOOD BUT MANUFACTURER'S HOODS ARE USUALLY BETTER THAN 3RD PARTY MANUFACTURERS. THIS IS THE CASE HERE.I WOULD RATE THE ITEM 5 STARS EXCEPT FOR THE PRICE. IT IS A 5 STAR FOR WHAT IT IS INTENDED TO DO----CUT DOWN STRAY LIGHT.
After 6 weeks of use, our Tivo unit is DEAD. The hard drive crashed and cannot be repaired. After spending an hour on the phone (a call which I had to pay for, the toll free number is not for anyone with a Series 2 unit -- ridiculous!) with a very rude representative, we were told we have to send the unit back AT OUR EXPENSE and wait weeks for them to send us a new one. We asked if they could just send the new one right away since we just bought this 6 weeks ago and it shouldn't be broken, and the rep said, and I quote "You can do two things. You can keep a broken unit or do this my way."Okay, so to sum up: the unit is broken, unrepairable after 6 weeks. Their customer service has NO toll-free number. We were on hold for over a half an hour. Then we spoke to an extremely rude rep. Now we have to ship our useless unit AT OUR COST and wait for them to receive it before they'll send a new one.Terrible product and even worse customer service. BEWARE!!!
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!!!
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.
I just received my SAMSUNG DVD-L100 Portable DVD player. When playing a full-screen (3X4) movie, the picture is stretched to widescreen (16X9). There are three settings for display in the setup (Pan and Scan, Wide and Letterbox) One would assume that the Pan and Scan setting would fix this problem. It does not. I tried contacting Samsung through their Web page but have yet to recieve a response.The picture, while very sharp, is quite dark, even at the brightest setting. Even viewing the screen in a darkened room there is very little shadow detail.If a disc is paused for more than about 20 minutes the unit turns off and one's place on the disc is lost. There is a bookmark function but one does not always remember to use it.If all you watch is bright widescreen movies it is excellent product but if you like old movies or television shows or something filmed at night it is an iffy purchase at best.I was eventually able to get in touch with Samsung. They said that the format problem would have to be fixed by a service center. I would have to pay for shipping it to the service center but the warranty would cover the repair. I chose to return it for a refund.J&R; credited me for the cost of the player but not for the original shipping or the cost of shipping it back. These costs came to about $35.
It doesn't have much memory or a place to increase the memory but my niece is having a blast with this camera. She loves the special effects and it's very user friendly. I think she was able to navigate all features in under a day and she's 13. Not high quality but definitely a good price in comparison to the other brand name youth camera's out this year, ie Barbie, Video Now, etc.
I have this from my company. I installed it in my work DELL D830 laptop. It crashed my laptop almost everyday. After I remove it, my DELL works fine again.I also install the software to my personal X61. This time it does not crash, but the connection are not stable at all. Finally I removed it totally.Now the dangle lays inside my drawer.
After reading the reviews it was evident the people who were complaining didn't read their manual carefully. The dreaded 6 beeps they all mentioned didn't mean to replace the ink. It meant to replace the blue cartridges that hold the ink. Had they noted the numbers associated with each, it would have been crystal clear. The ink refills are referred to as ink tanks not cartridges.I have owned and used three of these wonderful printers with great results. I have never had problems with paper, unless I attempted to use cheap thin paper. They are accurate, versatile, and do a great job. The only draw back is that about once a year with regular use, the blue cartridges, which have the print heads on them need to be replaced.
I loaded it to my Fuji FinePix1400 Digital Camera.It works great. I doesn't require formatting.Now, my camera holds up to 1000 pictures..+64mb :)+good brand+cheap+comes with a safety box
This is the best trackball on the market. I had one that lasted about 5 years before the clicker started "double-clicking" for every single-click. So I bought a 2nd one and I love it. It is great because you don't have to move your wrist/shoulder around like with a mouse, you just roll the ball around, as easy as it gets.
The speakers were easy to install and the quality of sound is great. We have them in the kitchen, making it easier to hear what's on the TV without blaring the volume on the TV. It is also nice to be able to move the speakers around as the kithcen is rearranged.
This thing works as advertised, yes. However, if you have an HD signal fed into a monitor that does not correct the signal automatically, it is junk. That is, if you see an explosion or something bright on screen, the monitor will blink out for a second before coming back. Thats particularly bad if you are playing video games. At any rate, it does do what it is supposed to do, but not well, and not consistently.
Up until I got this lens I has only been using the kit lenses. I thought the kit lens was good, but it doesn't compare to this one. The pictures are sharp and clear, even in awkward light situations. I only wish I'd gotten it sooner!!
when I bougth this product I never thought that it was going to help me much, but now I can tell you that it has changed my life. I use it for all my salads. I reccommend using it with hash browns, cheese, carrots, radishes, cucumber, sliced potatoes, and so on. Since it has different slicers you can choose whichever you like the best. I reccommend it a lot!
thanks to this adapter i am not charging my battery anymore ,the most important part that once connected to the device the ligh turn on automaticaly and no need to worry about the batteries.i recomend this adapter it is a must if you use your device to navigate while driving.
I've been looking for a notebook power adapter like this for months. The plug is on a sturdy cord which places the power strip body several inches away from the wall. No more single unit power strips which can hide outlets because they have to be plugged into the wall sideways.There are 4 available 120v 3-prong outlets, no phone or co-ax outlets. And when stored, the power cord wraps around the length of the power strip and plugs into one of the outlets. It has a trip reset button.Small, neat, easy to carry and use. Anyone with a laptop would definitely love this!
I bought this vcr and after a few months, the picture output was gone. I could get a picture on the tv when the vcr was off, but not when it was on, even on videos. I tried changing cables, making sure the channel was set right, but nothing happened. It would occasionally give me a picture after flipping channels or turning the machine on and off a few times. Was a good machine when it worked.
The sound created by these speakers is almost ridiculous for a computer...not that I'm complaining. For just over $200, you're definitely getting your money's worth. The subwoofer is a monster and has to be kept about two feet away from any electronics that you don't want fried which makes it interesting in a dorm room (you might want to go with a smaller setup for a standard dorm room...trust me). The control center and remote control are great features as well, both being easy to use and operate. Setup of this system is incredibly easy as well.I bought the speakers mostly for movies since I watch most of my movies on my computer, and they don't disappoint - I would imagine that, being THX certified, they're specifically made to sound great with movies. I just watched Stealth with these speakers - they truly do recreate theater sound. However, the bass doesn't really sound as good with music - it's more of a deep rumble and less of the punch sound.If I can recommend a seller, I bought mine from TigerDirect, and I used standard shipping but still received the speakers in two days.
Is this really a five star lens?For the money it is.On lens perfomance alone I would give this a four star rating, but given the cost, and what you can do with it, I'll bump it up to five.The optics are quite good. Detail is excellent.However if you plan on shooting wildlife with this lens, I belive you will have to spend a great deal more money to get a lens with the reach you'll need. Say a 300mm prime with a teleconvertor. This lens has a distance limitation of about 80 feet (at 300mm) after that your subject will be "small". I've shot larger wildlife with this, great blue heron, at about 90-100 feet and had excellent results.As with most/all auto focus lens it will tend to "hunt" not a big deal though, just grab the manual focus ring (while still in AF mode)and pull your subject in manually.This lens rarely comes off my camera, it's great indoors and out, just be aware of it's distance limitations and you won't be disappointed.
Brought this one along with digital converter box,thoght it would improve signal but it was worst than the antenna that comes with TV I bought years ago.
I researched various scanners, and then concentrated on this particular product. It was purchases in December. We have a small office, 8; and, for our use this device is everything I read and expected, PLUS! Our technical consultant was so impressed with the speed and efficiency, and small size, that he purchased a couple for his clients. I researched, thoroughly, especially for my low-tech admin assistant - who now keeps creating new uses for the darn thing. My guess is Fujitsu ScanSnap concentrated on the mechanicals and drive parts, and maybe less on resolution which evoked the lower *** rating; but not for my money.This was our first experience with a true Scanner (versus an all-in-one). My requisites were modest; just wanted a document scanner that was: easy install, easy setup, no or low maintenance, hassle free, user friendly, jam free (or easy clear), auto PDF, with good (not perfect) resolution. Expensive? That's a matter of opinion, but I don't think so for the value. My research found scanners as high as $10k with expensive service contracts -- for that kind of money it had better ... hmmm, let's not go there. Like it so much, probably buy one for home.
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.
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.
Required 2 restarts on the computer at installation, then works just like you'd expect. USB2 is much faster than USB1.
Since I replaced all the RCA audio cables on my DJ system with these, I find that I don't have to turn up the volume on my power amp as much as I had to with the factory packed wires. The Sound is a lot more transparent. I hear stuff that I could not hear with previous crappy RCA's. Bass is tighter, High's and Mid's are clearer. If you're gonna spend good money on your audio equipment , do yourself a favor and buy Good Audio cables to get the most out of your system. Don't know why I did not do this sooner!Hope this Helps
It seems to be working well. Nothing negative to report.It basically does what it is supposed to do. Nothing else to say.
I have been researching Monster HTS Power Centers and wanting this unit for a long time, but i have been skeptical, a lot of reviews from multiple websites states that this unit is just a over price surge protector and saw no difference in picture or sound. Of course, there was a lot of reviews praising this unit, but there was enough review that talk down on it that made me thinking twice before getting it. The Monster HTS 3600 is a $500 unit, but after looking on Amazon, i saw it for under $300. After looking for so long, i said, now is the time.When it arrived, i cracked open the box and plug all my electronics devices into the power center. Very easy installation, as i was cleaning up, i turned on the radio. I was amazed how much clearer the sound was. The sound was a lot deeper and crispier (I use my system everyday, so it is not in my head). I dropped everything i was doing and put in a blu-ray dvd into my ps3. The picture was significantly sharper and clearer. All the back round snow has been reduced, the people faces look so much more vibrant. Especially when i watch hdtv on my cable box. (Regular channel is hard to tell since the resolution is so low). Video games on my Ps3 and Xbox 360 look a little smoother, but it is the sound that has greatly improved. There is so much i want to say, but you are going to have to find out for yourself.The bottom line is it does everything they advertised with the peace of mind of protecting your investment. I don't understand how some people said this unit is just for show. It probably depends on what you have. This is a must buy!!
While this router is actually connected to the internet, I get excellent speeds. I also get excellent speeds transferring files within my local network.Unfortunately, the router constantly drops its connection to the internet. I've never seen its "Connection Up Time" statistic in the status screen higher than three hours, and very rarely above 30 minutes. I've done firmware upgrades and all kinds of tinkering with the settings based on endless internet searching. The router remains totally unreliable.Update: the issue was not, as suggested by a commenter, with my modem. At the time I was troubleshooting the d-link, I could connect the modem to a computer directly and get reliable internet service. Today, I'm using a linksys router (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K1EZDS/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00) running DD-WRT and the very same modem with no problems. It is conceivable that I had misconfigured the d-link somehow, but I did a *lot* of tinkering and a *lot* of research and never made any headway with it.
Wish I would have waited till the 4 GBs went down in price, but it works great. Battery lasts a long time, and it has great sound! Would recomend to everyone.
Just got this today - it has great sound for a small speakers.The megabass was good considering it does not have any subwoofer.The bass port in the back helps.I don't know about the other reviewers, but I have experience with playing mp3 cds with different devices. This one works good. If it is skipping with MP3 songs, it is because it was burned at a faster speed. If you want good compatibility with other mp3 cd players, it is best to burn at 2x speed.I like the way you can stand it up. Perfect for the back seat of a truck or car. As for the person complaining about the brick power supply, it's because this will let you use a dc power adapter for the car and be able to plug it into the power port.
rechargable battery lasts for a while, handcrank works well. Usb charging port works grreat for emergengy purposes. Radio works well also
The set has surprizingly good sound for the size. The set folds into a convenient travel size, but when opened, the speakers cannot be separated from the base. Overall the sound quality is good but bass distorts when reaching full volume. The set comes with two adapters for convenient "standing" of your iPod Nano or iPod Video (for example 5thG iPod 30Gig or 80Gig--or equivalent same size). This adapter is merely a "cradle". sit the iPod in it and plug the 1/8" plug into the top. For the Nano, it has a plug built in to the cradle--a great feature if it worked. Unfortunately the downfall is that the Nano adapter does not fit an iPod 2G Nano as it states it will. The plug, built into the cradle, is mounted too far away from the edge of the cradle--preventing it from being plugged in, and essentially rendering it completely useless. The speakers can still be used but you end up with your Nano laying on the table next to the speakers instead of being able to use this otherwise very neat stand (as is illustrated in the sales promo pictures). I would recommend this unit to someone looking for inexpensive travel speakers with good sound--as long as you don't care about the uselessness of the Nano adapter, and as long as you plan to power them with an AC adapter (not included). If not, keep a good supply of AAA batteries on hand. It uses four of them, and they don't last as long as the iPod's charge, so you'll replace them often.
My car CD player had stopped working and when I would insert a CD and then take it out, my radio would also not work until I turned off the car and turned it back on. I took my car to the dealers service department and was advised to buy this product first before spending $50 for a diagnostics on the radio. As soon as I received this product, I inserted it into my CD player and it started working again. All it needed was a cleaning. It has been a couple days now and my CD player is still working. This product works!
the kingston 2gb flash drive is the best. it is a superior value at amazon when compared to retail prieces in stores. i rate it a 10!!
I'm not an overclocker and used this on a special build for my workplace. It performed just fine, never failed and due to the metal heat sink type heat dissipation I never had any overheating issues.
I ordered two of this item and cannot use either of them. They may have been packed in mothballs or some chemical dripped into them. Even after discarding the packaging, the cables smell so offensively that the odor can be detected all over the house. DO NOT BUY if you are sensitive to chemicals!
The ipod has great sound and volume quality compared to other mp3 players i have herd. Its color screen is wonderful and the backlight is plenty bright but when listening with the backlight on for a long time it drains your battery much quicker. The ipod has a great appearence but scratches very easy so i owuld advise getting a case.
This item shipped very quickly and was delivered with packing paper to ensure no damage. It was a little bit tricky to put together but the end result was exactly what I personally needed. I recommend this rack to anyone with a ton of CDs, DVDs, Bluray, games, etc. that need proper storage. Also for the price you're getting a fairly tall, sturdy stand. It easily fit all types on CDs for myself including larger boxed sets, CD singles, EPs, CDs with a paper case, etc.
I buy Lois McMaster Bujold's books as soon as they come out--hardback, paperback, whichever comes first. She is the only author I treat this way. I love Vorkosigan novels, and I think her later books are even better than her early books. This one is no exception. Others have summarized the plot. I would like to say that this book is much more believable-and applicable to real life-than most fantasy. It also has a much more serious (though funny at times) tone than the zany Miles Vorkosigan. I must disagree strongly with those readers who think it's too much like Miles in a different package. It's so different that I usually wasn't even aware I was reading Bujold--I just knew I couldn't put the book down. All I can say is Lois should be on the New York Times bestseller list --so don't you be one of the people who miss ANY of her books. You'll be glad you read them.
Does a great job of providing sound from my computer to my TV along with a VGA cable and a 32 ft mouse cable.
I like everything about this product except for the knobs. They make it a bit difficult to screw out if the cable is screwed in tight. Maybe I just have large fingers but they seem hard to grasp sometimes.
These cases are so handy and the price is right. Shipping was very fast. This is the third time I have ordered and have never been disappointed.
This lens was the best investment I've made in a long time. Focusing with it is smooth and steady, picture quality is great, and it is extremely versatile. My two main focuses are landscapes when I'm in the country, and macro photographs of human skin when I am here in NYC. This product is perfect when having two opposing interests, a love for film, or just experimenting. I would definitely recommend it!
I bought these earbuds for my husband a couple of years ago as part of a birthday present. He always loved them and insisted that they were the most comfortable earbuds he had ever used (and he had been through a number of pairs). I was happy that he was happy with them, but I was definetely a headphones person myself. I hated earbuds. Until my headphones died.My husband lent me his Sony Sport Earbuds to take to the gym with me in the morning. I was skeptical, but tried them out. I was immediately hooked! They were sooo comfortable! They fit well, never came out, and never made my ears hurt. They also provided plenty of good, clear sound. The carrying case was also a neat bonus that let me stick them easily into my pocket without dangling cords or knots. The case also helps to keep the internal wire from breaking, something common with headphones that have the wires wrapped around them. I started taking my husband's earbuds so often, that I had to get my own pair.We both own these earbuds now and are just thrilled with them. They have been great and very long wearing. In fact, my husband's are about three years old now. Get these earbuds, you won't regret it.
This device does exactly what I wanted it to do, which is record interviews and make them easy to transcribe. I'm a financial reporter in New York, and really noticed the DM-10 when I went to a press conference and four out of five reporters whipped them out. Now I know why: Back at the office, I can download a 45-minute recording to the computer in a minute, and review it at digital high speed or digital low speed as I choose. Indexing is easy. I can also convert to a .wav file so colleagues can review it. The software is the charm. Hardware's not bad either: it slips easily in the pocket. Anyone who's used an iPod will grok the "hold" switch, which is the "off" button if you're not recording or playing.This would not be a very useful device for my purposes if absent a computer. I've not tried to use it as an mp3 player.It uses regular AAA batteries, a more robust power solution than rechargables. Power consumption seems low.
It's small, great for when I go for walks, I can listen to music or audio books as I work out.
I really, really like the Sandisk 512MB MP3 player!I bought this a couple of days ago because I've started running on the treadmill. I was using the old yellow Sony sport armband model that was just a radio, and it was driving me crazy when commercials came on (or a slow song -- death during a workout!).The MP3 player allowed me to load much of my music (ripped to the WMA format to fit more) and the shuffle allows me to start the music and just go, never knowing what's coming next, but always knowing it will rock!The radio is also very nice on this unit. The reception is clear and there are more than enough preset slots to save my stations.Contrary to an earlier comment, I find the size of this unit is just fine for a workout. The unit is also VERY light; I barely noticed it was there.Also, echoing another earlier comment, when copying to the unit, I treated it like a hard drive and just set up folders with my music sorted into the approprate spot. That created playlists.The one issue I have with this MP3 player is in the area on controls, more specifically while I am running.The controls while setting up the unit are actually pretty good (if you have the manual handy...they are not intuitive, but the manual lays it out OK)! They crammed a lot of features into a little package and it has all I need.However, if I want to switch from radio to recorded music or back the other way WHILE running, it is very difficult. That's not usually a big problem though: I'll probably use one method or the other during a workout, so the switch is not a huge issue.Overall, I am very pleased with this player. It is more than worth the significantly lower price I paid for it (vs. say, the iPod). Go for it, you won't be disappointed!
I'm using this cable to connect my printer with my laptop and it works fine. It's also cheaper than the one I would have to pay for from HP.
Cool lens and i used it in my trips ,good to capture the landscapes and portraits
I have used other Hi8 tapes but from my expreience nothing beats the quality of a Sony. I am an active member of a muscial band and we perform about every week. I set my camera (Sony TRV340) on a tripod and let it record on all our venues. As a result I consume quite a number of tapes per month. Because of this I need a reliable, high-quality brand that I can trust; the Sony Hi8. Video quality is superior, even after several re-recordings (taping over footage). The same goes for the sound; crisp and clear (especially when you have an auxilary mic). I found the outer tape housing surprisingly strong. At one time I dropped a box of these tapes from a high shelf and on to a hard-tile floor - but they remained intact and safe. These tapes are pretty much versitle in any kind of filming situation, and for that I give Sony praise.Highlights:- Sharp, High quality video- Crisp and clear sound reproduction- Strong plastic tape housing- Unbeatable valueI highly recommend this product for all your recording needs! Now if you excuse me, I think I have another gig to film.
Works pretty good in gym. With an open headphone I had to keep the volume very high to drown out external noise. The covered ear headphones are too big for the gym. The noise cancelling headphones can only cancel noise such a airplane engine noise, not the complicated noise conditions in a gym.Depending on how well you plug the Koss headphones into your ear, you can eliminate a good portion of the noise. For talk radio the quality seems pretty good. Great price.
I chose this Lowepro Rezo 10 case for my new Nikon S620Nikon Coolpix S620 12.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Rich Pearl). Very happy with it. Pros are: wide belt loop, good size fit for the camera, pocket for extra battery, ez-open flap to get camera in and out. The case makes it very convenient to carry the camera with me on weekends ... exactly what I wanted. Not a waterproof or dustproof case but I chose to opt for small size and convenience over protection. The Lowepro website was helpful in deciding which Lowepro cases would fit my new camera ... was worth the time to get a good match. I'd definitely recommend this case.
This product works great. I have the cable fed through a conduit inside my wall from my computer to my LCD TV that is hanging on the wall. The cord is a high quality cord and is noticeably thicker than most of the other VGA cables I have seen or used (uses heavier gauge wire, which provides for less resistance in the transmission of data, resulting in a better picture without distortions or interference). I highly recommend this product.
Features are great including new keys introduced above keypad and soft handrest. However, the spacebar is difficult to press 30% of the time. The spacabar is the most used key on the keyboard. This occurs when you tend to press the spacebar near the top of the spacebar (closer to the next row of letters) vs on the lower half. The key is bigger too than normal keys which magnifies the problem. You just wouldn't expect hot spots on keys and the spacebar has hot spots and cold spots.
I have had this printer for about a month now and have been extremely pleased. As other reviewers have mentioned, the pages due tend to come out a bit curled; however, the curled pages haven't bothered me too much since I use the printer for small home/home office jobs.The quality is excellent for a very reasonably priced laser printer. It is quiet, warms up quickly and prints very quickly compared to my old Lexmark ink jet.I highly recommend this printer for home/home office jobs and as a replacement for an ink jet printer (where you constantly have to replace ink cartridges!).
Just received this flash today and I find it excellent for the price. Even if it was priced more it would be worth it. Having been a PROFESSIONAL photographer since 1969 I long ago learned to read all the instructions, and look at ll the mechanical things on a unit. That's why I didn't find this unit loose on my camera hot shoe at all. As far as being sturdy or not being sturdy I treat my equipment as if it all was very delicate and have no problem unless it's due to my own stupidity like thinking I have to rush or something like that. Works perfectly as advertised. I would buy another one if I needed to.
My existing surge protector had a very weak HD single for some reason, but it was 10 years old, and it's possible that this TV was on the last and longest cable run in the house. Purchased this unit over a $25 unit, and it works fine, weak single problem resolved, One item to note it did come with a high end RGB6 Coaxial cable, 3 feet, which runs around $8-10 if purchased, It may have come with a phone line too, but I can't remember. SO you factor in the cable and the fact that it might deliver 10% of what it promise, it's not a bad unit. I don't have the buzzing problem others have mention, and I have a number of items plugged into the unit, 52" TV, Receiver, DVD Player, playstation, and sub. I have a UPS pluged into another outlet on the same circuit, powering my Gigabyte switch, Homer server, wireless access point, and media player, all items are located in a built in. Oh, and the blue light is a bit annoying, I have the surger mounted to the back wall of my bult in, and had to arrnage my items to cover the light to the serge protector, its blinding.
You'll actually have to read the documentation to figure out the buttons, and that's not great, but it performs as advertised. A lot of effort goes into explaining how to use it to get average power readings on devices that cycle over time, and if that's your thing you'll find this useful -- if not, you'll find the documentation a bit in your way, actually.Note that the (3-prong) plug is built directly into the unit, making it like an ultra-large powerblock, so it will be VERY difficult to plug into power strips or other tight places. Still, I like having it available.
My wife gave me the Garmin Zumo 450 as a Christmas presnt in December 2008 (I won't get into the issue with Garmin discontinuing the unit in January 2009...let's just say the wife was taken...should have been on clearance)to use on my Kawasaki Concours. For all of 2009, it was a great GPS. Entering in addresses was a bit cumbersome but I got used to it. I ended up purchasing the auto accessories so I could use the Zumo in rental cars. They worked like a charm. Fast forward to 2010...my wife takes a business trip and takes the Zumo with her. On her last day, she calls me and says it won't power on. I figure operator error. I try to troubleshoot over the phone and nothing seems to work. Thank God she printed Google directions as a backup. When she gets home with the Zumo, sure enough, it won't power on. I end up trying the reset key sequence (power + the plus keys) and it powers up. So I've been using it for a few months since and have had no problems. Today, I head out on an 8 hour ride. Powered up the Zumo when I left home. Stopped for gas about 30 minutes later and I turned it off at the gas station. Went to turn it back on when we were ready to roll and nothing. It wouldn't power on. I've tried the reset sequence...no joy. When I got home, I tried plugging in the USB cable; nothing...the computer doesn't sense anything and no life on the unit. I tried it in the car cradle...nada. Needless to say, I'm a bit disappointed in the unit. It cost too much to have already bit the Big One. Won't recommend it to anyone. Pissed that I have all these accessories and will probably end up with a Tom Tom next.
The adapter did not work in the plug: it never turned on. The phone charger I plugged into it, also never worked. Returning this immediately.
Works as described. Great reception and selectivity and great sound. Great features. It is everything I wanted in a pocket receiver.
This is a simple item for a simple problem. I am mostly using this with the kill a watt unit I bought from Amazon. It works very well for that.
The ergonomics on this keyboard are supreme but it'll only work for you if you don't plan to game because from a gamer's point of view the keys are way to big and way to apart from each other. If you know how to type fast maybe this keyboard will have a high learning curve but the benefits will be more I can tell you that.Media keys and software work like a charm, of course since it's from Microsoft. But if you use older media software like Musicmatch then the media keys will not help you.Overall a great product to improve good typing habits.
I love this new gadget! Being able to keep a running list as I run out of things is great and then being able to print and take the lisy with me when I'm ready to shop has really simplified my life. My husband and kids can even add items they need as it recognizes anyone's voice. No more "Mom did you remember to get cereal? I told you last week!". I haven't used it long enough to comment on battery life. The magnet is super strong and stays securely on the fridge. I think the best feature is how the list is organzied into sections according to where you find things in the store. For those who are technology shy....don't be intimidated. The Smartshopper is super easy to learn to use, not complicated at all.
We use these at work for online meetings, and have had great success with this headset/microphone combination. I highly recommend them!
This product and it's vendor's support is a true example of "Let the buyer Beware." Amazon asks customers, Was it shipped on time, was it as described, was the vendor courteous? Yes, (they courteously pointed me to their 30 day policy and said that they were sad that I was out-of-luck) but let's ask the important question, was the product poorly made (unable to survive two months of light use) and did the seller choose to enforce their small print (30 days).Spend the additional money and go to Radio Shack. They would be embarrassed to sell a product that lasted a few weeks. If you contacted them, they would make an effort to remedy a shoddy product that they sold.Consider this a throw away device. If it breaks in thirty days, I'm sure there are shipping expenses.Don't waste your time on this product or don't expect the seller to stand behind its products more than a MONTH.Radio Shack, Best Buy, Costco, Sam's Club, Swap Meet are all better choices. BTW, I have purchased iPod accessories from Swap Meet and had the vendor swap out bad product after a few weeks.The big loser here is Amazon, I'll never do business with any marketplace vendor and will be hesitant to buy from them as well.Saddened, but not surprised.
I had used the RMR - C450 radar detector and jammer for about a year. That product was way over hyped and had very poor detection range. On the advise of a good friend I sold the RMR and bought the 8500 X50. I never realized how bad that RMR was until I started using this unit. I have picked up police radar close to two miles from me AND have picked up radar over a small hill well before I topped it. Another great thing is that the false alarms are few and far inbetween. The only issues I have with this unit are that POP detection is not turned on by default, the programming innerface is not real easy, and that POP false alarms do happen (maybe this is why it's turned off by default).
This thing is the most useless waste of money ever. Do yourself a favor and do not under any circumstances buy this item. The directions are useless, the onscreen help is not much better and the thing doesn't work, or it doesn't work in any way which would be useful to anyone. It writes whenever the pen touches the tablet and then your cursor flies back to center the moment you pick it up from the tablet. When you put it back down, it is always always off, very off. I can draw OK with a mouse, it is fatiguing on my hand after a while, but I can do pretty good work. With this disaster of a product I have seen better work hanging up in my childs preschool. The eraser does not work like they say either. Lines everyplace, the "pressure sensitive" line is a lie and the entire thing is just toally useless. Seriously if you are looking for a soloution to getting your own drawings onto your computer, this is not it. Totally NOT it.
I just can't get over the capacitor trend. I thought 1 F was enough - now they are making 50F caps that resemble car batteries. Do you need it - well, maybe if you are seriously into car audio competition, but this 1.0 (actually the product that shipped was 1.5 Farads) cap is rated for amps to 1000W.Why use a cap? A capacitor stores a tremendous amount of energy that can be delivered very quickly to your amplifier. Capacitors are also the opposite of inductors. A good example of inductors are LONG WIRES - like the one that carries power from your car battery to your amplifier (and if you are a good installer you have a second wire that returns back to the negative battery terminal and don't use the chassis ground where you pick up noise from turn signals, etc into your audio system)You see, when a loud "thump" comes down the audio signal cable to the amplifier, it may demand 100-200 amps of power from the battery + alternator for a fraction of a second and send that power into your subwoofer. If your power cable is inductive (a natural property of ALL cables, no matter how big or how fancy or how expensive), then it will resist a sudden change in current - that is the DEFINITION of inductance. By placing a capacitor across the positive and negative terminals of the amplifier in very close physical proximity, it negates the effects of that wire that feeds power to your amp and makes for a more constant voltage. As a result, your bass is cleaner and more defined, your amp does not distort and damage your speakers, and yes, it is louder. Do you need 5, 10, or 50 Farads? No. 1-1.5 Farads is more than enough unless you are going for more than 1000 watts.This unit also has a 3 digit LED display of the voltage (i.e. 13.8 ) in RED LEDs about 1/2 " tall and comes with some acrylic mounting brackets to hold it so you can read the voltage at your amplifier. If you see it bouncing around as your music plays, then you should use a larger capacitor.Be aware that you can not just "plug it in" - if you do so, the sudden inrush of power into the capacitor will damage it. Follow the instructions on the package to charge the capacitor with a light bulb in series for a few seconds until it reaches 13.8 VDC then remove the bulb. Also NEVER short circuit the capacitor as this can also damage the insides. Use a light bulb or the LED display to drain the power out of it. If you obey these rules, then sparks won't fly.Finally, the LED display draws 50 mA ALL THE TIME, so in one day it draws 1.2 Amp-Hours from your car's battery if left sitting (there is no "power on" terminal for the display - it is always on). In a month of sitting it will drain your car battery. You may wish to install a relay or battery switch to turn off your stereo (or just remove the fuse) when not using it at the airport parking lot so you can start your car when you get back.All together I am impressed with this 1.5 Farad cap I received which is not the one shown in the picture. I am using it with a power inverter to produce 120 VAC at 1000 Watts and it works fine, but I have also used them in car stereo installs before when the customer wanted louder, tighter bass from their subwoofer package or was getting distortion or having their amp cut out when the bass was cranked up. The cap will fix the problem for you.Enjoy in clean health and post some pictures of your install!
My partner and I videotaped a luncheon for one of our big clients last week. We had multiple cameras and multiple sound recording devices including my wireless Audio Technica Pro 88W/T, his Azden WMS-Pro, and my portable Tascam DR-07 and his Zoom H4N recorders. Well as funny as it sounds my Audio Technica transmitter fell down inside the podium and couldn't be recovered until after the event. So my partner loaned me his Azden WMS-Pro. I plugged my Azden shotgun mic into his transmitter and attached his receiver to my Canon 60D, (on a tripod 70 feet away from the podium). I did not have time to check the audio before the first speaker started.Several days later back in the studio I found that the audio provided by his Azden wireless system was so good that we didn't need to bother syncing either of the portable recorders that we'd hidden on the podium. The Azden audio is rich and practically noise-free. Honestly I wish I had bought this system instead of the Audio Technica Pro 88W/T.Sincerely -Robert Marcos, ownerRobert Marcos Studios
I purchased the KV-27FV16 27&quot; WEGA television for my family for Christmas. I could not be happier with my decision -- it is worth every penny. I recommend this set over any other 27&quot;. ... If you buy this TV, you won't regret it.
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.
Not very powerful - can't stand much volume. Reception is not very dependable, even within the stated range. Don't understand why the remote won't turn the power "on". Product does have a good measure of convenience, if you don't mind background type volume ranges.
This is like other HP products, decent hardware but junk driversoftware. If you buy this drive, you will need to spend anothersixty-dollars ... to get a decentCD writer software because the one comes with the drive doesn't run under NT/2000 Server, doesn't make VCD/mixed CD, has almost nothing you can config, can't copy CD to image file, and doesn't even save the CD layout. I'm lucky that I had NTI CD Maker 2000 and I'm happy about the combination, but I just don't think it is right that HP puts a higher price tag on their products while providing you a software with a lot less features than the average.
These are the best earphones available if you can afford them. Their sound is comparable to a high end headphone ala Sennheiser HD280Pro. If you really want to tune the world out and listen in hi fidelity, these are the ones for you!
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.
bought this item for my boyfriend. He loads trucks for hours straight and needed something that would move with him and stay out of his way. He also needed something that would not be damaged by sweat. These headphones work great for all his needs. In addition, the product came within less than a week. No complaints here.
Now if you're serious about what your music sounds like, then you have to get this product. You'll like the sweet bass that your subs will radiate. This crossover will do wonders for your mids and highs too.
I researched my receiver purchase for a 2X system with phono input and almost bought the Harmon Kardon, but got advice from friends that Onkyo was far more reliable. Although the lack of a subwoofer output necessitates more speaker cable, I am very happy the purchase. The overall sound quality and usability of this unit exceeds my expectations for the price. It is very heavy and solid and looks much better than the web photos indicate. Plenty of power and deserves speakers three times the price of the receiver.
It was too short but it's not their fault. Was so cheap that return this item would cost me more than it itself.
Works great.holds everything you need except for a boxcutter which we use alot.also could use a chain for a tape holder but I added that.I also Drilled a hole through the front slot to hold screwdriver securely.Simple field modification. ;) .Otherwise great product. I will use it for a long time.Its built to last.
Excellent...exactly what I needed...very sturdy and well made. The clips swivel and made it easy to attach.Would highly recommend.
I am using this for an older printer that I needed to pair with a newer computer. The computer only had USB and the printer only had the big printer port so I used this one to make them compatible and it worked great. It even comes with a cd with drivers on it, but I did not use it.
Good, solid product. It does what I want it to do. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and saved me a lot of money.
Excellent product. I have 8 different components hooked into it and the center operations great with all of it.
The batteries last quite long in my digital camera. Charger is easy to use and carry and comes with a handy light that turns off when charging is complete.
This works great. I have yet to have a problem with is and use it in every car I travel in.
I love the colors. It works with no problem. Everything is so hi-tech and compact these days. It reminds me of my teenage years.
This case looks great and is durable, but there is only one main compartment big enough for a point-and-shoot camera and one small pocket on the front that could hold one extra memory card OR one extra battery (probably not both). This case does not have enough room to hold any cables for connecting to a computer or TV, nor does it have enough room to carry extra hardware like a charging doc (most Sony point-and-shoots require a charging doc that plugs into the wall). This case will really only hold your point-and-shoot camera and an extra memory card or battery. If that's all you need to carry, then this is a good case.
I purchased this product basicaly for viewing movies converted from DVD to AVI. So far I have no complains at all. Even using wireless, its performance is very good. There are some minor issues that don't impact the utilization.
I would recomend this product to all star gazers. Set up wasnt to bad and the first view we got of the moon was amazing!
I LOVE my Timex XM Radio! It has pretty good sound for such a small radio, and the XM xhannels seem to load faster than my Father's Delphi. It has so many great features, like the AUX input and you can program 2 alarms, which can wake you with either an XM channel, FM, AM or a buzzer. The screen is very bright, which is great during the day, but at night it can be a little TOO bright. Even when you turn the brightness down, it's still a little brighter than I would like. You can also program about 30 Favorite Channels (which is probably too much to even remember). And the "TuneSelect" tells you when a song you have selected is currently playing. But for some reason, when you are listening to that song, it still tells you the song is playing. But all these little flaws are so insignificant, it doesn't even matter. It's a great radio and I would DEFINITELY reccommend it to ANY XM lover.Oh, and also, my radio came with an antenna, but I was pretty sure that it said it didn't, so I ordered one. The one I ordered is not compatible with my radio, so just make sure you're getting the right antenna. Enjoy!!
I used to use Canon Powershot S30. I liked it except that the autofocus has never been razor-sharp. This Kodak DX7630 solved this problem. Though in the beginning, various options indicated on a dial were a little bit confusing, once I became accustomed to it, the selection of any option became almost instinctive. The color it produces is brilliant, and one can take good pictures under almost any circumstances. I have not printed any pictures larger than 8X10, and therefore I can't tell the limit of resolution, but certainly it is good enough for 8X10 enlargement. The only disappointment is that one can not select ISO, shutter speed, or f-stop even in the manual, S-, or A-(aperture priority mode)mode. I don't think I missed these options in the instruction booklet. The instruction booklet, by the way, is not too detaild either. I bought optional macro lenses and an adaptor for the lenses. These lenses take extremely good pictures of a flower pedal, a bud etc. Overall, this is not a camera for professionals, but for everyday photography for recording your lives, it is one fine camera.
What else could you ask for... Throw it into a system, and bammo... extra space.
I spoke directly with Garmin today and they only make a 440S with internal antenna (the listing implies there is no antenna). The title in the Amazon page is referring to the external antenna which is only required if mounting the unit with no sky visibility.
This is an excellent mock home theater system. It is better used for a single room ie. a bedroom for optimal sound. The DVD functionality solidifies the deal that is truly being offered by JVC. My only complaint is that JVC classifies this system as a micro system...there is nothing micro about this system, atleast the speakers.
i have a notebook webcam from creative. i love it because it's so small that it fits on top of the screen and the resolution is very good. but this new product is better in terms of resolution. awesome quality with respect to a webcam. it has got the advantage that it can be used both with desktop and laptop (mine only fits with a laptop). if you have both types of computer, buy this one. creative deserves credit. i paid amazon $25.54 (which included S&H).
I was looking for good quality speakers, but did not want to spend a lot of money. These met my needs and I am glad I purchased them. Specially when they are used by children.
I own several of these Cruzer mini's (2 of the 256 and 1 of the 512 size). They work great and are really fast (even with my "old" 1.1 USB ports). My Win XP computers (one at home, one at work) immediately recognized & installed the Cruzer Mini as soon as I plugged it in the first time.I use them to back-up my important info on my computers. I also use one to transfer data from my work computer to my home computer every week.Each is the size of a pack of gum and weighs only 1/4 ounce. I just carry one in my pocket.No problem with the caps staying on.Just be sure to always click the "remove hardware" icon in the service tray in the bottom right-hand corner of your computer screen before you unplug the Mini. This will keep it from being corrupted.
I've used this charger to "top off" a batterys charge as well as to charge fairly discharged batteries. Used forboth Optima and regular lead and marine batteries. It works well but it runs HOT! Really HOT. HOT enough to whereyou think something is wrong with it. And when it's about 90 or more degrees outside, I frankly wonder if the unitcan take the heat long term. So far it has. But I'd rather have some cooling fins on the case for better heatdispersal. Is it any better than the battery tender? (I have both) How can you tell? I use a voltage meter to checkpre and post voltages and the ctek and tender seem to produce the same result. The ctek is more weatherproof for sure.If it did not run so HOT (notice my emphasis?) I'd give it five stars but it only gets four because of the HEAT.
At this price, what my husband and I now affectionately refer to as "the gizmo" seemed too good to be true. But I was wrong. This device does everything it advertised. I wish it had come with better instructions, but that's about the only complaint.The transmitter plugs straight into the computer's USB port, and we hooked the receiver end into our stereo receiver using the "tape" function (as mentioned by a previous commenter, the "phono" function distorts the sound). Because of the gizmo, we can finally listen to the Beatles remastered discs from the USB Apple (released last Christmas) in 24-bit sound. The music goes straight from the computer to the receiver/speakers. And with the booster enhancement, even regular MP3 files sound much richer.We have a NetGear wireless router, and it wasn't at all affected. The only difference that we noted was that we couldn't connect our iPod Touch wirelessly while the gizmo was on. But the laptop works fine. The sound quality is great, and there hasn't been any skipping. This will play from Pandora, Windows Media Player, iTunes and VLC Media Player.I would recommend this in a heartbeat.
This is a great alternative to purchasing a new flash. I was going to get another flash to be able to bounce light off the ceiling in order to cut down on that "flash face" that would happen to my subjects. This diffuser really does the trick for a lot less cost. Well worth it.
I love Apple products, but this thing has no range. We can not use a wireless laptop 5 feet form the station. We are thinking of dumping this for a linksys. If we could get someone at Linksys who knows how to use a Mac.
I was extremely disappointed when I recently lost my MDR NC11's that i had been using for the better part of 4 years. I thought that they really blocked out a large amount of outside noise, but the fit wasn't the greatest as they would fall out of my ears pretty often (I used the largest earpieces available). I searched in vain all over the 'net and finally ended my search by contacting Sony. The agent offered to sell me a refurbished pair of the NC22's for about the same price that Amazon was offering for a NEW pair. When I received the NC22's I really liked that the noise cancelling module had been updated into a more compact unit. The fit and style of earpieces has been tremendously improved. However, the NC22's are lacking the volume controls found on the NC11's. Which brings me to my only real gripe about the NC22's. While riding on the city bus, I could actually hear some of the conversations of the other passengers with the volume at the midpoint. That never happened with my NC11's!! I would recommend these headphones to anyone, but they must understand that the NC22's will not block out all noise.
modern and comfortable input station.Riliable... I am happy That I got it.the only thing is, it could have been smaller,It is too big for any person hand.but nothing is perfect. I do recommend it anyway.
It fit the CD player that I bought it for just fine. I didn't have any issues with it staying in or falling out. I plugged it into the CD player and plugged it into the wall and had music. Shipping as described. 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.
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.
The first time I ordered this product it worked a little while then shorted out for some reason. So I requested a new one, I sent the old one back and they sent me a new one for free. The new one works absolutely fine. It wasn't the company's fault the first one didn't work... technology just sometimes does that. Good product!
Toner is expensive...the reason we can all get printers for next to nothing. This is undoubtedly the best value anywhere, online or off, for Canon toner.This was the second time I purchased this product, and I bought several this time.
I just got the newest model which doubles the capacity to 10 Gb or about 2000 songs. Everything reflects excellent design and engineering. It took me just under 30 minutes to set it up and load over 1000 songs. The unit arrived partially charged and I was able to begin using it the moment it arrived. The interface with iTunes II is almost too easy. I should have ordered the case with it though. The chrome finish on the back, while very smart looking is impossible to keep clean. And it also does not have any type of clip, etc., so I'm very concerned about dropping it! Still, it is just a fantastic new toy.
I had a dirt devil about 10 years ago that worked awesome. Then I bought a bissell for $89. That lasted a year. Then I bought the reaction by dirt devil. After about 3 uses it loses suction. Like one of the previous customers I wanted a Dyson, couldn't afford one so, this seemed like a nice consolation prize. Please do NOT waste your money. If you have pets, it just does not suck up the hair. I have hair everywhere. If you have allergies as I do, please save your money. Everytime I vaccuum I go into a sneezing frenzy. I can't even dump the damn dust bin because if I do I can't breathe. So, I finally broke down and saved enough for a Dyson. It should be here within 2 weeks. I can't wait!
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.
Installed without problems, works fine. Performance of the laptop improved greatly and is enough for rather comfortable surfing. Nothing to add.
When I'm taking pictures I need a fully-charged battery available when the battery installed in the camera is depleted. To avoid re-charging the installed battery with the camera recharger, I switch to the separately charged battery and continue photographing while charging the depleted battery with this charger: A great idea from my neighbor who got me into photography.
Apparently, not all keyboards with PS2-type cables can be connected to a USB port with a simple adaptor like this. My keyboard was only 2-3 years old, so we weren't dealing with an ancient device, but it failed to work with this adaptor. I suggest that, if you want to attach a keyboard with a PS2 connector to a PC with a USB port, you do some investigating to see if just using an adaptor will work for it.
I purchased the ZEN725 which is advertised as being able to operate PIP and it does NOT even have a PIP button. When I attempted to call the helpline I could not get to a live person ,just push one ,push two ,etc. I then tried the Email address and got a can't find answer. I'm taking it back for a refund.
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!
Perfect case for me, great cooling, passages for water hoses if you want to use water cooling. The mainboard is on a skid that slides out the back for easy access and the top comes off exposing racks for the power supply and the drives that lift right out. Most thoughtfully designed case I've ever owend.
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.
Great fit, very happy. If yo enjoy gaming and don't like the control to become slippery from so much tension and excitement, this is the product that will get you a great grip.
I used the Sony charger during a 3-week photo vacation to recharge my camera AA batteries every evening. Worked well on both 110 and 240 circuits, and charging 2 or 4 batteries. No problems at all.
I was fortunate enough to grab this display on Black Friday. I got it for under $300 locally. Other than slight backlight bleed, it's awesome. The stand is great, better than ALL the other new 22 inch displays I tested. Colors are sharp, but you do need to adjust them. No dead pixels, and a three year warranty. Can't beat that. You can't go wrong with this display. Also, it looks great on all my games, including UT2004 and COD2.
I just bought a TX690, which I believe is the same as this model except with a blue cover and a half a gig more RAM.Light, thrifty with the juice, and just as powerful as some of its larger cousins, I am very happy with this purchase overall. I can see no reason to go back to a bigger notebook for any reason. It fits in a backpack with the rest of my gear; no need for a separate laptop bag.The connectivity is superb, and once you get the hang of it, the VAIO connections manager software makes it incredibly easy to switch from one internet connection to another.The Cingular EDGE feature is extraordinary. You can pluck broadband out of the sky across wide stretches of the USA--no more searching for Starbucks or other hotspots. And if the EDGE network doesn't reach where you are, the Bluetooth feature makes it easy to do dial up via your mobile phone.Just a couple of gripes that bust my rating from a 5 to a 4.Sony has integrated the EDGE system into the software, so you can't switch telcos. And with the most common plan at $80 a month, it's a bit pricy.The screen is exceptional for its size, and the keyboard works as well as can be expected in such a small space. But Sony could have improved the array of outside controls. There's a set of buttons above the keyboard which is supposed to let you operate the machine as a dumb-terminal personal DVD player without booting up the whole system, but it's never worked 100% properly for me. The touch-pad is, if you'll pardon the expression, touchy. And the volume and mute buttons are fiddly.The tight packing of so many components does cause a little interference in the built-in speaker--this disappears when connected to external speakers, but it kind of makes it useless as a personal DVD.That said, if you really want a full functioned office that you can operate from anywhere, you can't go past the new TX series.
While I agreed with much of what Mr. Woodruff said, I disagree with his software complaints. I don't use the Casio Menu program, or bTask. Closing programs is actually very simple. You merely click on 'Settings', then the 'System' tab, then 'Memory'. Once in there, you click the 'Running Programs' tab. You are then presented with a list of programs running (could you guess?!), and the option to close them all, or you can select a program and click 'Stop'. I know that seems like a lot in writing, but it is really not hard at all. However, I think you should be able to close programs while in them. I guess there was a non-apparent reason, though.I have found the USB cradle much faster. It doesn't take anywhere near 20 minutes for me to transfer 4 minute MP3s. Also, ActiveSync has worked great. I have used other forms of synchronization in the past, and this is definitely my favorite.Everything else Mr. Woodruff said is correct. The screen, size, and functionally makes this device great! I highly recommend you buy it and try it out.By the way, I am not aiming to discredit Mr. Woodruff. I mainly wanted to shed some light on his problems (or one of them, at least). I sincerely hope he does not take this offensively if he sees it.
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 assumed that because this product cost $1.02 + $2.95 shipping when I bought it, instead of the $3 to $'11 of other options, it might wear out faster, but that ultimately it would work the same. Unfortunately, I was vastly disappointed.Any monitor used with this cable has a horizontal "smear": all colors appear in lighter horizontal lines to the right. This isn't noticeable in fast-moving images such as movies or video games, but it's irritating for text editing and makes image editing impossible, since you don't know what you're seeing.While I was removing and re-attaching this cable to different monitors and ports, one of the screws on the cable came loose and fell out of the unit. This was just under normal use, with absolutely no unnecessary stress placed on it. A few reattachments later, another screw had fallen out.While not completely useless, I would never recommend this product to anyone who had another option.
I bought this Lexar 2GB drive so my wife could transfer photos and music to and from her desktop computer. Everything works as it should. This has inherently excellent quality, and I especially prefer this "styling" - this has a full cover with a loop for a lanyard or to attach to keychain. Also, another nice feature is the LED indicator light when in use. I would definitely buy another one of these.
I bought this knowing this was just what I wanted. And it was! It fits the camera perfectly and attaches to your belt. It does NOT fit the battery charger. But you do not usually carry the charger with you anyway. It has a Extra pocket to put small stuff in. And for $5 it is a SUPER good buy and it is nicely made. Good quality.
only get this if it's going to stay in one place, not bothered frequently. Easily damaged and rendered nonfunctional if tossed around too much or jerked in and out of ports too much.
I placed my order on Sunday and the box arrived Wednesday of the same week. The shipping order comments box said the shipper was to unpack and remove the trash, which they did not do, but since the shipping was free and amazingly early, I didn't mind.The TV is awesome and super easy to use. I plugged in the HDMI cable, set the input, and sat down on the couch. Great TV, great price, fast shipping...sweet.
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.
I have been wanting an all in one remote that can handle the many different brand electronics in my entertainment center. The software is easy to use and setup is a snap. With just one remote on my table now, I enjoy my entertainment center much more now that I do not have to find 6 different remotes and I no longer have to keep up with all those batteries. Excellent product for the price. Highly recommended.
This case is great for those who have a lot of different files for different projects to keep files organized.
This TV is a terrific value and has all of the features you might want. Make sure you use its HDMI capability, because you will see a definite improvement in the quality of picture with HD as well as normal digital channels. Don't be fooled, this is a great value and I would purchase it for any room in the house if it fits into your given layout. I have it wall mounted (I did it myself - make sure you have someone to help when putting it up on the brackets) and it was a fairly straight forward process. All of the correct hardware was included with the wall mount bracket that I purchased.So - to sum it up you cannot go wrong with this TV and the price is awesome at around $1299. With this TV at this price don't even bother with Vizio or other similar brands that are closely priced. The quality and value from this set is great!!! By the way, the delivery experience through Amazon was excellent and the delivery guys were extremely accommodating in setting up a delivery time that worked for me.If you want a terrific flat screen TV at an excellent price go for this one. Panasonic flat screens are about as good as they come. As an FYI this set has been the Consumer Reports top rated 42" flat screen Plasma for three years running based on value and quality.
This is a life saver if you have a Nintendo Wii. A must have for wireless controllers that need constant use. Buy this, and stack up on the AA batteries. You'll have the charger, and it doesn't take long at all to charge them, a swift four hours on average for me. If you're a big gamer then, or use PC hardware that needs AA use, this is an amazing machine. Some say that it gets too hot, but for me, it gets mildy warm, and the auto shut off is wonderful. It is human nature to consume, so...CONSUME THIS!
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!
Great product - especially considering the price, glad I didn't spring for the Bose headphones
I love this trackball. I have carpal tunnel and get pains up and down my arm if I use a mouse for any length of time. However, I've been using this trackball for years and have no problem with it whatever. The trackball fits nicely under my fingers - it's 2-1/4 inches across, and I can move the cursor by simply moving my open hand. My thumb is then positioned to easily left click.The Kensington service is great too. I once got some lint inside it, which caused the trackball to stick. The service people said clean it with alcohol - I used a quick-dry wipe, and it was fine. Since then I've been putting a folded washcloth over it at night to keep the dust out.It comes with software so that you can assign meanings or menus to each of the four large buttons. You can also fine-tune the way the cursor moves. However, I've been happy with the standard settings - left and right click are in the usual positions, and left top is double click. So I haven't needed the software.I should mention that this model (64217) is for Windows XP. There is an earlier model, which looks identical, for Windows 98.
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
Printer+Copy+Scanner Canon MF3240 is a simple machine to use. I bought it for home use, works perfectly with my laptop, I do not have to worry about how many pages the printing job is, since the printer is a monochrome cartridge laser which lower the cost of printing at home.I am satisfied with the multifuction futures, and its simplicity to use,I do not use all at the same time but I have it for any project afterthe office or weekends. The printer's size was a little bigger than I expected but overall it is a good value purchase.
I set up a home network with this, a Linksys 4-port router, a Linksys cable modem, and a Linksys wireless card, and I was pleasantly surprised at how quick and easy it was. As noted, I was using all Linksys equipment to ensure compatibility, so I can't say if it plays nice with other manufacturers, but Linksys has a good reputation, so I imagine it would.Most of the configuration is pre-defined, with the setup asking if you would like to change the defaults. Even though I have experience with networking, there were few I changed. Linksys equipment is designed to work together well right out of the box, and for the most part they accomplish this very well. The documentation isn't great, but for the most part it isn't needed.This is a pretty device, and all of Linksys' home networking equipment shares the same basic design. This isn't strictly necessary, but it looks nice together. More important is that all of their equipment is stackable, so my three devices sit very easily in a stack next to my main computer, blinking away.The signal strength is good- I can get a consistent connection from three floors away. My house has four floors, with the WAP in a utility room in the basement, and I can get a decent connection in our loft. The only time I didn't appeared to be due to interference- from our dishwasher, no less.The transfer speed is adequate for most home LAN's if you are using it for file transfer, printing, etc. However, the speed limitation is common to wireless networks, and not an issue with this particular device. A wireless network is not ideal for network gaming, but most wireless PC's are notebooks, which are not ideal for gaming anyway. For the fastest signal, be as close to the WAP as possible.Perhaps the best feature of this device (and other Linksys components) is the fact that it can be edited in HTML- just put its IP address into any browser, such as Internet Explorer, and it takes you to an online configuration page.This WAP makes it very easy to set up a home network. I recommend it to anyone that wants to set one up.
Purchased the Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote based upon review on this site and others. Must say that I am very pleased with the purchase!Set-up was simple, and the remote worked perfectly right away. All of my components (Plasma TV, Cable DVR, Audio receiver, etc..) now can be controlled by ONE remote -- love it !Only negative, and it's minor, is that the 'number' buttons on the remote are rather small and placed together compactly. But, it is minor, as I'm getting accustomed to it. (hence, the reason for 4 stars out of 5)Also, shopped several sites, and Amazon had the BEST price...saved @ $20 over Best Buy & Circuit City.Overall, I would highly recommend this product.
easy install color match and allows you to keep the factory amp in your saturn/gm products with factory amps no by-pass needed
Good quality sound,Good length for cord,fits comfortably,Has cord connecting to two side of the headphones.Very pleased with purchase and definately would reccomend this Headphones.
Perfect sound system for me. Great price, great sound, overall great quality. Would recommend to anyone one looking for high-end quality without the price.
way to clunky, and no where near rigid enough. Tore too easily etc.....wasnt terrible but would not buy again or recommend.
I purchased a Honeywell Enviracare Tower Fan on 9/2/05, and it operated very nicely at first. However, it stopped working completely within 5 days. There is no valuable customer support information on Honeywell's web site--only a form requesting information for inquiry. I would never purchase another of these products.
The Brother FAX-575 is perfect for home office and personal use. The machine transmits faxes quickly and the copies are clear and crisp. This is the 2nd Brother FAX-575 that I have purchased (the lst one lasted over 10 years). I am continually impressed with the quality at such an affordable price.
Amazion mistakenly indicated that the item was a 10 pack. The vendor shipped me 1 10 pack when I ordered 10 10 packs. After calling customer service for cyberguys they honored the mistake and shipped the remaining 90 disks, These disks burn great with no errors or coasters.
Detector is as good as pretty much any other unit I've had in the past (Cobras, Whistlers). GPS feature is cool...Picked up red light cameras I had no idea about and every one that I did. Installation and usage is pretty straight forward.Only downside for me is the battery life. To use the remote at full-display always on, the charge time is about equal to usage time...(8 hours to charge via USB and works in vehicle about the same 8 hours). If this mode is how you prefer to use it (and I do), plan on keeping the car charger (along with the dangling cord) close by.All in all, I'm keeping it.
I love my new 30 gb iPod video but I got it in black and every time you touch it you put another fingerprint on it. The shiny silver back scratches easily. Mine is scratched a little bit but not too bad. I ordered a case through Amazon the same day I ordered my iPod, one week and 4 days ago, and it is still not here so I have to keep it in the thin case the iPod came with. It has worked so far but the time my iPod gets scrathed is when I have to take it out of the case to get to the clickwheel and see the screen. The iPod has a beautiful screen that you can see pictures, videos, and album artwork on. Other features are contact book, notes, an alarm clock, and a world clock. The iPod works and looks great. I love all the features and the capability to watch videos and movies. The only bad thing is the battery life. It sucks! If I just play music the battery goes down a quarter let alone watching a video. Other than that it is great.
This camcorder is awesome!! I take it everywhere- the convenience of one 'tool' for video and photos. With the 1 Mega pixel, the photos are truly photo quality 4 x 6's. Plus, it has the 'Date stamp,' which you can disable, but I like it. I haven't tested larger photos yet but if you're looking for photo quality larger pics- 5x7 or more, get a digital camera with 2 or more pixels. While the size is ultra-small (fits in a fanny pack), you really need to hold the camera still for the best clarity- moreso than my Olympus 35mm camera. Pictures and video are very easy to download to the PC, too. All needed software and cables included. Another convenient feature about this camcorder is that you can take a still photo right in the middle of a video recording, and it transfers over to the memory card. Batteries are alittle high from JCV ($$$$) for 90min- 2 1/2 hour), but you can find them brand new on ... for as little as $$$. I bought 2 there and they work great. The Canon 45 has the most optical zoom (17x compared to this one's 10x), but otherwise it has far less than this one, including about 1/2 a megapixel versus JVC's Mega pixel. This camera has the most features for the money compared to others of this caliber, even Sony.
This TV is awesome. Watching movies on this TV is great, with the widescreen aspect and the dynamic picture view is phenomenal for all programs, except for sports. I love the game mode on it as well. I have yet to test it on the PS3 though. That is the main reason I bought this TV, b/c of the 1080p resolution, which I can wait to see in action soon.
This is a great product. Very well made, solid and compact. I have used several of these with Seagate 400GB Hard Drives and have had no problems in extended operation. They stack nicely too. The interface chipset used is INTIO and works well, without causing any of the delayed write failure issues that many other cheaper products (from CompUSA and others) do. Firmware updates are available from INITIO also if any problems do arise.
If you have glasses and are tired of smudging your display with your nose, here is the answer. This is an absolute must. I can't believe I went this long with out getting it sooner.
Amazing performance. Sleek design. Comfortable to handle. Convenient retractable cord and folding handle for storage. A perfect little dryer for a GREAT price.
I purchased the TomTom Go 510 for personal use, but wanted to see how it would perform for our Civil Air Patrol Squadron SAR (Search & Rescue) missions as well. We respond to calls from the AFRCC to look for EPIRBS and ELTs using Lat/Long coordinates, and time to the scene can be critical if it turns out to be an emergency. After owning and using the TomTom for a couple of weeks (and on one actual mission), the overall opinion is that this GPS is a beautiful piece of equipment to use. It's simple to operate and gets you where you want to be with great accuracy. There are a couple of glitches with street names, but it self-corrects and gets you to your destination with ease. All of the provided features worked well, and programming the unit is a piece of cake. We plan to add this to our Ground Team equipment very soon. For the price, I highly recommend this unit for anyone who needs to travel to unfamiliar areas on a regular basis.
I recently bought this DVD player for our 18-month old who was getting restless on car trips and with traffic in L.A. being the way it is, driving with him was becoming a headache. He now watches his DVD's in the car and we also take the DVD player with us into some of the more casual restaurants and place it right on the table so we can enjoy eating out more often. The picture is very clear and I have no complaints with the player. The player comes with its own car headrest holder and it has its own built-in speakers so the baby can watch without headphones. I would recommend it to other new parents who need some form of entertainment in the car.
All around a very good keyboard but the fact that the spacebar is so hard to press down compared to previous versions makes me think others are right. The spacebar really needs to be fixed. Splitting it into two would probably be the best route. I do hope the play on the key eases up with some use, or I can see getting some cramps in my thumbs.
The JVC head cleaner worked as advertised. Played around 10 seconds, and the camera worked fine. The price was unbeatable too. Recommended!
This is the best amplifier ever! It does speed up your internet. It doesn't make your 256k connection into a t1 connection but if you lose signal strength because your signal has been split too many times this is for you! I am on the other side of the house and the connection gets split about 8 times. With this thing installed it seems as if I am directly connected to the cable modem! WOW Great product definitely a buy!
I've seen some reviews from people that criticize how long the DiMAGE Dual IV takes to scan a negative on its highest resolution setting. Such people probably also cook all their meals in microwave ovens. The results are worth the wait -- which isn't THAT long! Paying hundreds more may save a few seconds, but not deliver any better digital rendition of your slides or negatives. I like the bright, clear, well-defined images, and prefer using none of the scanner's extra enhancement features. In Photoshop I'm able to remove the dust or scratches selectively and individually, which the microwave folks won't have the patience for either. It took very little time to learn the basic features and procedures of the Dual IV, which made me happy since I was anxious to get to work on years of old pictures. The owner's manual looks good, but I think the best product is one where you don't HAVE to read the owner's manual to start using it. Therefore, the manual becomes a reference or helper when you need it, not a crutch to help you start using the product. Having never used the high-priced scanners, I can't compare them to the Dual IV, but thus far, the Dual IV is adequate in every way for what I need, and for the money I don't know how you could beat it!
Just got back from a trip to Europe. I took this along and it worked fantastic! I used one adaptor to charge up to four devices at one time. Every thing we plugged in was rated for 110v-240v so I didn't need a convertor to go with it. I wrote to Monster customer service before ordering and they told me it would be fine to use without a converter and it was absolutely true. Used it in both France and England, no issues what so ever. I solved the problemm of most adaptors not accepting a 3 prong U.S. plug by buying a jump adaptor to plug into my international adaptor at the hardware store for less than $1. Ask the guy in the electrical department, he will point you to what you want. Good luck and don't worry, it works!
If your looking for a place to store all your HD video this is the pill for the ill. Of course the drive is formatted for Mac, so if your PC user I'm not sure what the compatability is. Witht the 6-pin to 6-pin firewire I plugged it in, turned it on and "Poof" 500 GIG. With no fan the drive is quiet and the exterior is stylish. Very Happy with my purchases.
I have an Explorist 210 and this bracket fits it like a glove. Good sturdy bracket, uni-directional, with strong suction cups - installed over a month ago and still has not come loose from windshield. Great product for the money (in my case $30.76 + free shipping). Purchased a second one for my other vehicle.
Difficult to use functions. Sequences are odd and not intuitive. Barometer and compass functions are imprecise. The last straw was the battery failure, and inability for a new battery to work reliably with this watch. It is now sitting dead on the shelf.Replaced it with a Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium Stars and Stripes -- well worth the difference. Now also using a Tissot Sailing Touch, really the ultimate for a luxury sailor's timepiece.
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.
bought this for use on my motorcycle and really like it. case is rugged and battery life is excellent. the display is reflective and VERY easy to read in all but dark conditions and the back lighting is bright.satellite acquisition is fast and readings are accurate.
The concept of simply outputting the sound on your computer to an external stereo is great, but this item falls short in several areas.Sound quality is really terrible for some reason, like a low quality mp3, it doesn't even sound as good on the stereo as on my laptop speakers and doesn't compare to headphones at all. There doesn't seem to be documentation or options related to sound quality.Wireless install is a pain. You might expect this device accepts a wireless signal direct from the computer playing the sound, but actually it seems to prefer (or require) joining your network. Maybe because I have a netgear router, the Linksys wouldn't cooporate with DHCP even though I have myriad other devices on the network that do. Additionally, I couldn't get the wireless to function at all, but it worked connected via a cable.There is not enough latency to compensate for network traffic. The device has a short 1/2 second latency from what I can hear. Because of that, if you have heavy network traffic for 1 second, the sound drops out. Note that sounds continue to play on your computer, but you can't hear them until an ample signal resumes.If sound quality and setup/compatibility of networking was improved this would be worth buying. As it is, its worth returning.
Though a little big for point and shot cameras of 2010-2011. but the quality of this product is really nice. I am carrying sony cybershot wx-9, its charger, usb cable and extra memory card in this case and still a little space is left.
My install of this system went fairly smoothly, but it is an amazingly lengthy process, with many stages involving updates and bluetooth reconnects and such. Still, it all worked out and it never left me wondering if I was doing the right thing or not, unlike many hardware/software installations.The keyboard, mouse and pad have all worked pretty well for me, and the media pad shows great promise as a home theater controller, but I have a couple of quibbles:1) the mouse charging station is a piece of junk relative to the rest of the system - it's tippy, you have to fiddle to feel that the mouse is making contact, and the power cable easily falls out2) the keyboard, on waking up, often repeats (many times) one of the characters you type in3) I _suspect_ the software of periodically bogging my PC down, though I don't know that for sure yet4) I can assign the keyboard media button to bring up iTunes (and other applications), but the media pad media buttong is not given the same choices for some reason.Overall I'm very impressed with this, but I AM COUNTING ON LOGITECH to improve the software such that it sees its full potential.
This is one of the most amazing products I have ever owned. I recently made the switch to an Apple iBook, and did not think things could get any better than that. The iPod has become an extension of my iBook and I never go anywhere without it. Not only is the music sound quality absolutely amazing, but the new details Apple has added make it even more worthwhile. The Contacts and Notes features are very convenient when on the go. Using the iPod along with the iTunes Music Store makes everything about music purchasing and listening easy and enjoyable.
It works, I ordered mine from CMPLE. not sure what else to say, I'm just glad i got the right part. Thanks Ziotek and CMPLE.
Received this boombox for Christmas 2007. The cd player works fine but the radio does not pick up ANY stations that are clear. There is nothing but static. Had to return it to the store. Don't buy this boombox. Search for another brand. Sony brand is not what it use to be.
I love this item. Bought one for myself 2 years ago and I was so impressed I have since bought many more for gifts - everyone loves them!You just keep adding items to your list and when you are ready to go to the store it's all there - no need to tax your brain trying to remember everything!Also, there are 2 lists that you can keep going - I do one for groceries, and the other for hardware/variety store items.
A Good choice if you must have a small portable speaker to travel with but note that the small speakers work with batteries ONLY and do not have an AC adaptor.
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.
I like the Nuvi 350 better b/c it is thinner but the price was higher than I would like to pay for. I bought the C340 for $470. Now Nuvi just drops to $540. Overall C340 is a very nice unit and it works quite well - took it on the soccer trips and found the field easily. Some limitation on new streets that are not yet updated on the map. It does not have a "remember this location" kind of feature. The unit is too heavy and keep drop down from the windshield. I may need to buy a sand bag to keep it on the deck instead. the software will remember your trip but it does not allow you to delete a specific one. Need more competition to lower the price
I'm not an audiophile and have no complaints about the audio quality. However, I found the active noise cancellation to be less effective than I hoped. These headphones knock out perhaps half the engine noise. That still leaves a lot of noise! Without these, the engine noise was quite fatiguing and left me with a headdache; with the headphones, the noise is merely unpleasant and I can still function. There is a noticeable difference in engine noise level with the active cancellation on and off. Other, higher frequency noises (voices, etc) are not quieted by the active cancellation. For these noises, the Jensen's are no better than reqular, passive headphones.I agree with other reviewers that the retracting switch is poor quality. Requires a lot of fiddling to push just right so the cord retracts. Battery life is no problem.
What a wonderful lens! Tack sharp even wide open, even across the frame. Fairly fast, at f/2. 1:2 macro. It's simply a wonderful piece of kit. The price looks high, but for a lens with this kind of quality it's actually a steal.One thing that I wanted to add is that this lens works fine on a PEN body, once you have the requisite Micro 4/3 to 4/3 adapter.That may seem like an odd thing to do, but unfortunately M4/3 has quite a few gaps in its lineup, none more glaring to me than the lack of a native, fast portrait prime. It's true that the system's sole macro lens (thePanasonic 45mm f/2.8) has the right focal length for the job, but the "Leica" branding makes it an obscenely expensive proposition. It's also a full stop slower than the Olympus 50mm; is it really worth twice the cost?I find it hard to justify. The Olympus 50mm here works great on my E-P2, albeit with slow autofocus that can hunt in low light. For "action" shots, you'd best use manual focus, but if your subject isn't moving too quickly the AF will probably be able to do the job.Of course, you also need an adapter (such as thePanasonic Mount Adapter) which adds to the sticker price a bit, but once you have it more 4/3 options open up to you as well.Is this an ideal solution? Not really. But given the options available and their prices, I think it's a darn good choice. Maybe some day the M4/3 lens lineup will fill out a bit and I can get a native equivalent to this lens at a sane price, but until then, I'm pretty satisfied.
HelloThis quick battery charger is so greati use it for charging xbox wireless control batteryit take 4 hour to charge 4 battery in (220V)and the battery is holding for about 40 hour of playing
I have owned this thing for over 3 months now and I have had no problems. I've heard a lot of bad things about this player and how it crashes/skipps/breaks after 90 days to 3 months. See theres a catch to it though. Some people are stupid and will write a review on how it broke but they never tell you how BADLY they treated it cause they think they treat it fair while others think they treat it like crap. You have to watch out for that in reviews. I learned it the hard way.Lets start out by listing the features on this thing. It starts out with the best feature of all, REPLACEABLE LI-Ion Battery! Thats right. You can buy one in your local electronics store for around $35-$50. (Prices range from what store/deal you get) The reason not to get an iPod is this. When the iPods battery dies, (which is in about 18 months they say) they make you send it in, pay $100 and wait for the replacement. I personally think thats horrible. With the Zen, you can just pop off the faceplate and replace the battery yourself. Easy as that.Another great feature on the software part of this player, is the EAX sound enhancemnts which allow you to make it sound different, speed up the song without wrecking the song or slow it down, and you have all your presets such as Rock, Pop, Jazz, Vocal and such.The menus on this are very easy. I got used to it very fast. I would say the learning curve is about 15 minutes for a average electronics person. On the side of the player there is a scroll wheel which moves up and down for picking and you can press it in for selection. Theres a play/pause/ |>> &lt;&lt;| and volume up and down buttons. There is also a Menu and Back button which I'll get into in a second. BUT...there is no pause button as people say on here. Luckily for all of you I have read a persons review telling you how to stop it and it really does act as a stop button sequence. Pause the song and then hit |>> or forward track. It stops! Hooray!The menu button is for going all the way back to the menus if you dont want to press the back button 50 times cause you've gone through too many menus.Lastly, there is a power button. You should know what that does. Hold it in to turn it on or off. Press it to button lock the buttons.Ive been to a few review sites (here and Epinions.com) and I've noticed that people were having trouble with the headphone jacks. They would fail or fall loose after a few days. I was never going to get this mp3 player if that was the case. WELL LISTEN UP BECAUSE IM GOING TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY THAT DOESNT HAPPEN ANYMORE.Creative re-released this version of the jukebox in a heatsealed package. When you open it up and it has a SEE THROUGH WINDOW in the case, (which the old models didn't which meant they had the old headphone jacks/faulty HDD's) then you have the new jukebox that has ALL the problems fixed: Hard Drive, Headphone Jack, and faulty hard drives. Trust me. I did so much research before i got one of these. I am a die hard music fan and i am a HUGE audiophile. Just make sure its a heatsealed package and a window in the case. Read around and you'll find the information I got from other reviews on other sites too.The sound on this thing sounds beautiful compared to the iPod. I'd say this one has the best sound out of the Iriver and ipod because it IS Creative Labs and they are all about sound cards, speakers, so you know they have the best sound around. (plus on the package it says up to 98DnB!!! Thats good!!!)The bass is not overpowered but everything blends together to make it sound great. There is bass yes....but not A LOT like some overpowered CD Players.The headphones included are actually pretty good but they are too big for my ears. They have a gold plated plug which enhances the sound greatly. Plus the cords are white ;)The USB 2.0 works great! It transfers very fast on my computer (a song every .60 seconds) I recommend purchasing Red Chairs Software: Notmad Explorer because the bundled software with the Zen is pretty bad. Its faulty, crashes (on my top of the line computer) and sometimes doesnt even transfer songs i told it to transfer. Red Chair software claims their Usb transfer rate is a good deal higher than creatives. Right now I just use Nomad Explorer that came with the Zen. Its the easiest, fastest, flawless software they give you. Use other programs to manage your music. I heard of my friend losing his whole collection on his computer because of Creative Media Source. (Hes sorta a computer noob though)The carrying case included is terrible and bulky but sturdy so i dont use it. Plus, the clear stuff over the screen is GLASS so it doesnt scratch barely at all. The Aluminum casing in the front and back feels solid and well built.All in all, you should by this mp3 player because of the replaceable battery and its 14 hours instead of 12 of playback. I only gave it a 4 out of 5 because it is a BIT bulky and a little heavier than the ipod but its 100 dollars less for 10 MORE, YES MORE GIGS OF STORAGE MORE BATTERY LIFE AND A REPLACEABLE BATTERY!! Good job Creative.
the tape adapter works, but, like most Coby products the power adapter does not work. If you wait too long to return it to Amazon, Coby will charge you 6 dollars for a replacement. No guarantee that the replacement will work.
I bought this product initially as a gift, and the first couple I bought were great... I think I've purchased 12 total... 3 of the units had some difficulty in holding a charge or turning on...BUT... when I called customer service, they were fantastic, and they sent replacement units that work fabulous. They are perfect for grandparents... etc..I even kept one for myself. Definitely worth the $$$!!!
I sought a binocular to suit a purpose of travel, ease of carriage, and above all a quality product.I feel that I got all of these attributes in the Pentax 8 x 25.
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.
I ordered the headphone extension (1 male end/1 female end) and got a 15 foot auxiliary plug (2 male ends). I decided that it would be cheaper to buy a stereo coupler of 2 female ends than it would be to ship it back.
We've had this camera for 3 years and it has been an ideal device. Some of its highlights:* Low price* Very solid* Takes decent shots* Uses standard AA batteries* Simple to useLow lights:* Resolution a bit low* Could be thinner to fit small pocketsAll in all, for the price, the great pictures it takes and the longevity, I couldn't be more pleased.
While I have always followed the age-old adage of "You Get What You Pay For," I have to say that I was hoping for more, even in this price range. While I am no stranger to assembling furniture such as this, my cabinet had several pieces that just didn't quite line up and, consequently, caused me to re-drill a few holes.Additionally, while the black veneer is of the quality that one would expect in this range, it was already separating from one of the corners after only a week of ownership. Nothing a little wood glue didn't fix, but it's still a disappointment.Lastly, the cabinet is very wide but has a very shallow depth, causing it to be fairly unbalanced if you aren't careful about where you place your media. I initially loaded the cabinet at the top and left the bottom empty. It tipped over forward, spilling the contents and creating quite a mess. I shudder to think of the consequences if it had fallen on a child or a pet...
I use the card in connection with a Olympus C 3000. I get 86 images in 2048 *1536 standard JPEG compression. The card worked right away, when I installed it in the camera.
I received this filter in a timely manner, it was in good condition, great price, and does exactly what it is suppose to do. I had never worked with a filter before. My photo program on the computer does a better job for the type of work that I want to do. I am glad to have had the experience of working with this filter so that I could make comparisons.
I am totally satisfied with the TV Photoviewer. It does everything as described, easy to hook up, fun and easy to set up my photo albums, and a joy for the family to view our photo's on TV so everyone can enjoy them.
A lot of money for a piece of glass in a threaded metal ring, but it does the job it's intended to do.
I love my camera but left the memory card in an in store photo developing kiosk. Now I can't find one for it anywhere. I'm very bummed but will continue looking. So if you buy this camera used make sure you get a memory card with it.
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 !!!.
I've wanted a Lifestyle system for several years, and finally found a system for less than...(it had been returned after one day and was heavily discounted). I brought the box home, connected the wires and boxes (very easy) and sat back to enjoy great bose sound. After several months of use, I can say that the system is OK, but not worth the cost (especially if you are paying retail). First, the quality of the materials is not that good. Cables and connectors are cheap and the music center is "brushed aluminum" - which is a nice way of saying painted plastic. Second, the system lacks features that are standard in other systems costing this much. DTS is a glaring omission. The system does not have enough jacks to accept all devices you may want to attach (VCR, DVD, cassette deck, turntable (a turntable requires an additional pre-amp). You also have to buy stands/mounting brackets (will cost another $120+). On the positive side, the CD player, radio and remote work great. Operation is a snap and the documentation good. The sound is OK. Not spectacular, but not as bad as some reviewers will have you believe. Bass is a bit muddy at times and highs are clipped. But the satellite speakers are clear and produce good sound in the mid ranges. I'm 46 and my hearing is good, but not as good as it was at 26. If you're younger or have 20/20 hearing, you may want to comparison shop before buying Bose. Sound distribution and crossover are a bit disappointing. Not the "big" movie sound I was expecting. Again, you may want to compare Bose with another system before buying.Bottom line: not a bad system, but has average sound and many little flaws and annoyances. The marketing of Bose products in stores often makes it difficult to compare with other brands. Before you spend ...plus for this system (or another Bose product), I highly recommend comparing features and sound to make sure it fits your needs and is the best buy for your money.
Got what was ordered and expected in timely fashion! word word word word word word word word word word word
These people that are complaining that they can't create half a dozen partitions on this drive, find it difficult to install three different operating systems, and are boo-hooing about its speed ought to be slapped around a little bit.... THIS IS A 5 GB UTILITY DRIVE for cripes sake!! For less than a hundred bucks, what do you expect?So ignore the momo's who are giving this device one star because they've got nothing better to do than to deliberately look for flaws, and decide for yourself. I've been using my drive for several weeks now with good results. As a professional desktop/network support technician for many years, I've used my Seagate drive as a network file server for backing up customer data just to see how it would perform, and it works well, even compared to our actual servers both on- and off-site. I've got a few GBs of music stored on it, and use it weekly to backup my work PCs, too.As the owner of countless portable drives in all shapes and sizes, this is my favorite by far. Buy a can of Altoids to use as storage housing for the drive and you're set. Seagate support isn't the best-- it never has been in my opinion-- but you take your chances with that. It's a good investment for the price.
Even though my HP printer manual says this should work with an iPad, it doesn't recognize the HP 6310 All-in-One Officejet printer. Therefore I feel like my money was wasted unless someone can tell me what went wrong.
The following review is copied from another review for another Belkin ethernet cable I also bought. This one is being used in the same manner as the other one, so my review is the same...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!
I have owned this kit for about 3 months. You get a cheap cassette adapter to connect your jukebox to a car with a cassette player. This is not different from any cheap car adapter you get at your local pharmacy. You also get a power adapter for the car - this is also a general voltage adapter which plugs into the cigarette lighter adapter. You get another cheap pair of headphones similar to the ones that shipped with your Jukebox. About the only useful thing is the remote control which is of moderate use if you place your jukebox in a place that is inconvenient to reach directly when driving. It seems like a useful collection but in the end I only find myself using the power and cassette adapter. Then again, its not that expensive. Just do not expect too much or good quality - this is cheap aftermarket stuff.
It's a shame to have to buy another battery after buying the camera, but you won't regret spending the money. This battery lasts significantly longer than the F330 that typically comes with the Sony digital cameras. Buying this will also allow you to have two batteries on hand, the new one and the one packaged with the camera, and should be plenty of battery power for even above average use of the camera.If you have a Mavica and don't have a camera bag already, I would recommend buying the ACC-MVC2 Starter Kit. It comes with the F550 battery, a carrying case, 3 floppies and a LCD cleaning cloth for around $80.
My DIR-655 finally died and I have to say I'm glad it did.I was initially attracted to this router based on features and earlier favorable reviews. I even recommended it to friends and some bought it as well. Of the few friends who bought it, they ended up with the Rev B hardware and had issues right out of the box and returned it.My DIR-655 ran great for about a year, then I'd have to unplug it often to get it to reset. My internal wired connections dropped while the wireless was still working so I know it wasn't my cable mode. It got to the point where I was constantly tweaking settings to get a more constant connection.Yesterday while unplugging it to reset the connections I noticed when I plugged it back in that I wasn't getting all the lights coming on. I jiggled the connection a bit and noticed them flicker off and on. It wasn't the adapter, but an internal connection. At this point I had it. I don't want to fight a piece of hardware constantly.I ran out and got a Netgear Wireless N router. I've only had it going for a day but I'll wait a month to review it. Yeah, its got less features but if it's more stable I'm FINE with it.Stay away from the DIR-655, honestly from my personal experience, that of my friends and the significant number of bad reviews for this product I can't recommend this router.
I had no problems with the shipping and receiving of these speakers, communication was great and they arrived a day before promised. They installed easily, although the wire connections needed some soldering to make them firm. These replaced some 35-year-old Bose woofers so they were filling big shoes, but when I first turned the system on and cranked it up...beautiful! No distortion from top to bottom! If you're using these as replacements, make sure you're replacing 8-ohm speakers, otherwise they'll sound distorted and could damage your amp.
Easy to use. Much better pics than our 1995 Pentax IQ120. We've put through 1 roll and are very satisfied. It is showing subject eye clarity that our old camera did not. Really is a decent camera and the price is reasonable... considering the market relatives.
We had this for about half a year. It repeatedly would quit working and I would have to unplug it and reboot the computer about weekly. Then a message started appearing about a fatal error unable to retrieve file about every other day. There was NO support available for this. Finally at the end of its life, it completely quit working and we had to tear apart the case - this is NOT easy. There were disc casualties and injured hands involved.Now we have a Discgear manual retriever - it is very easy to organize and you do not have to worry about the computer file going bad, or having discs stuck where you cannot retrieve them.
Great product- but u can save money by buying this on ebay.ebay also sells a reusable piece so the roll of paper is much cheaper..
After an easy firmware (1.6) upgarde.....this unit is even better.for one....its faster , eliminate the pause or slow start completely!
The product was a total disappointment. I did not notice any noise canceling at all.
I was very impressed with the GPS. It takes you exactly where you want to go. This is my first experience witha GPS and it is sooo neat. I got a 2009 map upgrade free with the purchase when I registered it, but had trouble downloading it. It is a file over 2 gig so you really need a fast broadband connection or you should select the option to pay for and get on a DVD. They provided a DVD with the upgrade on because of the problem. I now need to get a DVD player to complete the process.
I researched tons of color inkjet printers before deciding upon the Epson Stylus Photo 2200. I use it exclusively for my personalized prints business so both photo and text quality was must with no room for compromises. In the 4 months that I have owned this printer I have nothing but praise. No paper jams, high quality prints with little if any recognizable dithering/dots in photos, great value priced printer, also saved tons on inks with 7 seperate ink containers that can be replaced individually. This is a semi-pro printer instead of traditional consumer grade printers. Even so, I didn't really have to fiddle with anything, it worked and printed quality prints right out of the box. Yet it still has extensive setting controls to tweak prints and I had to only use it once or twice to reduce the Cyan level in advanced settings page to -10 to get as the printer rendered/printed portions of the white in the photo with a slightly greenish tint. Aside from that minor problem that was isolated and easily resolved, everything else about this printer is absolutely wonderful!
I love this HP scanjet -- It has never giving me a bit of trouble and I use it often...it is always there and ready to go when I need it. It does slides also.
Well... how do you review such a utilitarian device, when it's the only option available? It mounts Gold Mount Batteries to my JVC GY-HD100. That's about it. It has handy screw-holes for mounting another mount to it... for a light or a DTE recorder, or maybe a wireless mic receiver. It was made from aluminum and was painted a nice flat bumpy-finish black.
This screen is a high quality, manual projector screen. The price is very reasonable, actually much lower than many comparable models. This screen works very well with an 1800 lumen projector, even with higher than recommended light levels.
just don't buy this router, i bought it to work with my Xbox 360 because it is dual-band (A and G). Three months after buying it it stopped working for no reason, i trouble-shot the problem and nothing, i called the customer service line and they told me it was a problem with the modem, i had the modem reset and still nothing... linksys makes some good products but their customer support is terrible, just go with a NETGEAR product and save yourself the trouble.
I recently tried this product and found several problems with the result that I will be returning it under Delorme's 30 day Money Back Guarantee- It guides you by saying the name of the street or exit to take however it is sometimes difficult to understand what is said- It does not seem to be as accurate as the navigator which is built into my Toyota. It can be off by 100 feet. By this I mean it thinks the car is located at some location point but in reality that point is 100 feet away.- It guides you by saying something like "take a left turn at Main street that is 100 feet away" but if you are not good at judging distance and if there's no street sign or it is dark then you may miss the turn. In my Toyota, the nav makes a ping sound about 20 feet prior to the turn and before you get to that point, it will say take a left turn at sound so this makes it very easy to know when to turn- Putting the lap top on the passenger chair and running the wire from the GPS on the dashboard to the lap top is not idealOn the positive side, it does an ok job of routing but not as good as the built in unit.Therefore, too many problems so will be returning it
I wish I had read reviews on this item before ordering. I too have a DVD player that only plays 4x speed DVDs. Just received my item in the mail, didn't look at label, opened it, and eagerly tried to record! No luck. After looking on the label, we see that these DVDs are up to 8x speed. Have just contacted ANTOnline, who shipped these and filled out their online form, which has no selection for WRONG ITEM Shipped. We will see if they refund!
I bought this as my first MP3 player. I did the research and wanted one good for audiobooks. I'm not sure exactly how the bookmark works, but when I'm listening and turn it off, it saves where I was. I turn it back on and I'm at the same spot. I like that.Cons: it won't upload information. So, you can download to it, but you can't manage the info or change it through your computer. You can only add and delete. Say you have a list of songs and want to move one up higher in the list, you can't connect your Zen and do it that way. I've only found you have to make the changes to the playlist in the computer and re-upload the playlist to the Zen.It also doesn't have that much memory. If you want a lot of books or a few long books, you need more.But, other than that I've been happy with it.Oh, another thing. I bought some blue tooth headphones to have cordless. Well, it doesn't have an internal transmitter for that function so they don't work.
Works awesome with iPhone 4 and music sounds great, good clarity and easy to use! Great product for the price!
i received this item on time and it turns out very strong and stable in terms of signal strength. Have no problem at all as of writing.
If you own a portable GPS unit, such as the Garmin GPS Map 60CSx, you will quickly understand how much you need a power hook-up for your automobile, truck or SUV. These units can eat up ENORMOUS amounts of battery power, although the newer ones have MUCH more efficient use, and therefore get much longer time out of a set of batteries. BUT using a cigarette lighter adapter while IN your vehicle greatly extends a set of batteries. It also allows you to use the brightest level of illumination of the display screen without worry that you are drawing down the battery life too much. The only drawback, in my opinion, is the plug you plug into the back of your unit fits quite snugly, and is a little cumbersome to remove. It is much easier to do if you remove the unit from it's car mount first(which you are about to do anyway, to carry it with you). I highly recommend getting this product.UPDATE added 10-13-09: After using this for a year now(almost every day), I still hold with this review and my recommendation of it.
I bought the JVC HR-J692 VCR in March 2004 to replace an older model that had died after six years of faithful service. Four months later...my new VCR is dead. I just got off the phone with the warranty service center and learned that the labor cost to fix the VCR will be roughly $200. Now I know why JVC only offers a 90 day warranty on labor. I asked the service center to return the dead VCR to me so that I can use it for target practice.Based on the other ratings that I have read on this model, I would think carefully before buying this product.
purchased a skyfi3 last year. after a few months it stopped working. sent it back and they gave me a refurbed one. a bigger piece of junk. keeps saying " no signal". did everything the tech at delphi told told me to do and still doing the same thing. i would look at another brand of radio first
I recently purchased the docking station including the remote and I have to say that i also own a 200 disc cd player and it has yet to be turned on since this purchase. Movies are a little to be desired although i am attempting to view them on a 52 inch widescreen so if anyone has any suggestions i would love to hear them.
I've been using this mouse and its predecessors (all with the same form factor) since the mid nineties. I own one for every PC I use, including my work computer.I find keeping my wrist steady to be a boon for my arms since I use computers 10+ hours a day. I am happy that Logitech has not changed this mouse over the years, besides the essentials of moving to optical, adding a scroll wheel, and offering a wireless version. The form factor is just perfect and the price point is sweet, too. People talk about the Logitech software, but I don't even use it. This works perfectly as a standard pointing device on all operating systems I have used.I don't need any extra buttons, but the one thing I wish they would add is side-scrolling motion on the scroll wheel like some other mice have. Even without this, this mouse is a 5-star product.Kudos to Logitech for keeping this excellent product in their lineup for years and not overloading it with unnecessary features.
Fast delivery and product was as advertised. I give this dealer and A+ for service and product compatibility.
Works find, but would be better if there were a model for left hand use or center the ball so it is for either left or right.
Bought this VCR back in '04 when my '91 Sanyo, which I loved, died and I thought it wouldn't be worth fixing. Ended up repairing the Sanyo for $40 and it was still the better machine.Picture quality is OK with prerecorded tapes, but nothing to write home about. I'm probably one of the few people still using over-the-air broadcasts picked up on an indoor antenna, so maybe my picture quality complaints aren't valid for someone with cable or satellite, but everything I record myself plays back looking like it was badly airbrushed. Tried turning "Super Picture" off, and while it was different, it wasn't much of an improvement and may have been worse. My Sanyo does a much better job with the noisier input.Another annoying feature is the accelerated FF/REW. It's almost impossible to get within 10 minutes of the spot you want on the tape and you always have to go into play-mode with its slower FF/REW to find your spot. My Sanyo, with a slower, but constant speed FF/REW almost always gets me where I want to go faster.When you can find a VCR combined with a DVD recorder and ATSC digital tuner for under $300, why pay $300 for this relic?
This set of headphones provides a wide range of frequency response. The bass is really deep, especially for such an inexpensive set. Radio Shack is selling these under a different name for $40 regular price, so at Amazon it's a bargain. Thank You.
In terms of price for the feature-set included with this remote, I don't think you can find a better deal. I've had the Logitech 880 running my home theater for over a year now and couldn't be happier, but I needed another remote for my bedroom... the 550 was perfect for it, as I had only a few devices I wanted to control (including my fan!).For those who are tired of managing multiple remotes (TV, DVR, Cable Box, DVD Player, etc.) this line of remotes truly does the job. These are easily configured via an included application, taking only minutes to program your devices exactly how you want (just know beforehand the model number of your devices, and what devices are on which TV/receiver inputs and you won't even have to leave the computer).Basically, if my wife can work my complicated theater set-up with these remotes, anyone can (my mother really liked them too when she was house sitting).
I have bought three (3) of these TEW-624UB and two of TEW-637AP because they have me very happy with these products I can"t rate them high enough. A five star rating is way to low for what these products have done for my wireless home network. I give these 10 stars. Thomas T. Perry
I bought this product hoping to resolve the loss of signal strength due to 4 way splitting.Bad news is that this product make splitted signal/noise ratio worse! I got cable guys came to my house for outside work (cablevision's wire problem) and asked them to measure the signal before and after this splitter during their visit, they told me that this splitter makes signal noise ratio worse and actually I should be better off using normal splitter!
DOES NOT COME w/ scanning software for Mac and thus will not work unless you buy 3rd party software. This info is buried deep deep in users guide on the cd rom, which is almost unreadable. The cheapest sub $100 canon or hp scanner/printer--comes with mac software. What is brother's problem? Even with borrowed software, I could not get it to work on my G4, and I've been taking computers apart since they before they had hard drives.
After chasing this trackball all over my desk (3 tiny rubber pieces is supposed to keep it stationary)it stopped functioning on the 3rd day. I am returning it. I will be glad I no longer have to place the chasing game.
The VGA cable works well. The problem is PC Universe... probably the worst online seller that I have ever seen. Delivery was really, really late and the did not care at all when I asked for help. Don't buy from them!
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.
This telescope is like the transistor radios in the 60's, more numbers are better. Back then they would install totally nonfunctional transistors, and boast that they were 18 transistors (maybe 6 functional) and jack up the price.Celestron specifies 1000mm focal length, with a 700mm tube, this is impossible...magic? No.Add a lens at the bottom of the focuser, and voila ! But then you are only using the center 2/3 or less of the mirror, not the whole thing.Collumation (alignment)is impossible with this pig. Truly a POS
Arrived quickly, heavy alum. constructed frame. Easy to assemble and hang. Gives a great picture with my Mitz. HC5500. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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!
For some reason, the sound is muffled by the design of the headphone. I think it's the membrane that allows the sound to travel through and stops things from falling in the headphone. Not worth the money.
After the initial adjustment to using the trackman wheel without moving the mouse, I found this device to be quite pleasing. No more over extending my arm, or readjusting the mouse on the mouse pad. I can place the Trackman Wheel Optical Mouse in a comfortable position and work flawlessly without stressing out my shoulder. Its a great device that should have been made available sooner!
I bought this Blu-ray player about two months ago, I must say I am very disappointed with this product. Avoid it.When the screen is black there is what seems to be static(small white dots) jumping around the whole screen. At first I thought I could get over it but it's way too distracting and it just completly takes away from the movie experiance.Also, for some reason the player seems to mute my T.V and it's extreamly annoying the fact that I have to keep my finger on the volume button and press it every five minutes. This is by far the most annoying thing this player does. I thought it would go away after a couple of uses, but it does not. Now I'm stuck with it because its past the returned date. DON'T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU. THE PLAYERE DOES NOT IMPROVE!I used my PS3 to play all my movies and it worked perfect. This is my first stand alone Blu-ray player and I must say its the most annoying player I ever had to deal with. This completely degrades Samsung from being top of the line electronics.
Connection setup was a breeze. Range is outstanding - I can get a "very good" signal strength in my laptop at a distance of 200 ft. in my car, around the corner, and down a hill in my apt. complex. I have had absolutely no dropped connections since I connected it 6 weeks ago. Currently using a Zonet USB wireless adapter for my desktop and an Intel Pro 3945 internal wi-fi card in my laptop. I'd purchase it again.
This was a gift for my son's 13th birthday. We could not get it to work but when we contacted the vendor they sent us a replacement pronto. The second one has worked great! Happy with product, even happier with service.
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.
First impression of the 20Gb Jukebox Recorder is suprisingly positive. Okay, this unit definitely lacks in the looks department - it looks clunky, heavy, and the interface (hardware and software) is anything but intuitive. On the other hand, the USB 2.0 connectivity is BLAZING fast (clocked about 1Gb of transfer in under 20 min), and the rockbox UI add-on (rock on, guys, for your fine, fine work) gives the unit a lot of flexibility (and also a rotated version of Tetris!). I haven't messed around with creating playlists on this unit - I just created artist and album folders on the Jukebox and navigate the files from directory to directory. It's almost like having a AA battery-powered hard drive + WinAmp. Sound quality is on par with my Rio 500, and the output is loud enough to go thru a cassette adapter in the car. Okay, so this isn't as refined or as easy to use as an iPod, but for the use who is more challenged and entertained by the persnicketiness and shortcomings of technology, this may be a good value.
These inserts don't have any place to write the names of the tunes . All they are is a blank piece of paper that serves no function. They are worthless.
great center speaker, great sound, as always high jbl quality. I would recomend. bi amp capable. looks great with the cover off
We just bought the Garmin C340 and love its user-friendliness. However, it was not as user-friendly to set up since the manual is not included in the box. You must go to the Garmin site to download the manual. The manual is also quite sparse. It does not tell you how to add points of interest to the GPS or how to save them to an optional SD card. Can you just stick the SD card into the slot and download the POI to the SD card through the GPS or do you need to use an SD card reader?Also, the Quick Reference Guide doesn't do a good job of telling you step by step instructions on how to load the drivers, go to the company's site for updates (must download the updater first) or get the POI loader.I would have given the Garmin C340 5 stars had they better instructions. It's not a cheap product so it should not force the customer to find his/her way in installing and updating the GPS.
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.
good speakers. loud enough. portable. a few minor things dont detract from the quality of the package. you do have to use 4 C batteries per speaker if you want them to be wireless (aka without the power cord). And each speaker needs to be turned on and off and the volume adjusted manually and individually. They look great and are portable and you can use an mp3 player or other device with them. Took them to the beach house and used them around the pool with great success. Not the most amazing speakers I have ever bought but for wireless and small for a good price and good quality they are the best out there.
First of all, this is not a surge protector. So if you want some extra protection for your electronics, perhaps there can be better (and pricier) alternatives.I bought this power cord splitter mainly due to the fact that I am in Korea, where the standard electrical voltage is 220v, which requires an adapter for all my electronics back from home, which includes: my laptop, battery charger for my digital camera, my Nintendo DS Lite, and any other electronics I may use from back home. Currently this splitter is connected to my Kensington All-In-One Travel Plug Adapter, and is working beautifully. So far I did not experience any troubles that might arise from converting one mode of voltage to another, which is a proof that this is a device that works. The fact that this splitter provides ample room for different power plugs, specifically cell phone/mobile console chargers is an added plus. Finally, at this price point, it has to be one of the cheaper power cord splitters, yet it is sturdy and does not feel cheap.
Extremely noisy - warms-up every time the telephone rings in anticipation it might be a fax coming-in. Sounds like a clothes dryer with several boots bouncing around inside. Can't hear the other party on the phone call because of it.Can't print from MACs - What's my daughter supposed to do to print her Graphic Designer school work from her MAC. I was SHOCKED to find there are no drivers for MAC. I've had a number of color printers in the past (HP, Lexmark, and others - all of which had drivers / could be used from the MAC).Can't stop print jobs. It says you can, and accepts the input indicating print jobs are cancelled, but it just keeps spewing page after page anyway, and there is absolutely no way to stop it and move-on to another print job without allowing everything to print. My son accidentally sent a 100 pg+ document to it one day, and I sent 19 pages just today when I really just wanted to print page 1. There was no stopping it. I just pulled the paper tray out so it couldn't continue. You can unplug it... and it will still resume and finish printing the whole job. There is absolutely no way to ever again print something else without letting it print the entire cancelled job 1st. I think Canon is hoping it'll burn-up a lot of toner so they can sell you more. I should ship it back to Canon so it can resume printing there and keep them awake with all the noise.
Works just like the original battery in my APC BackUPS RS 800!The hardest part about installing this replacement battery was getting the battery cover off and on the bottom of the unit without disconnecting any cords. (It wasn't really that difficult.)I was able to hot-swap the battery without disconnecting anything (even left the UPS plugged into the wall outlet). Although, I did turn off my computer first - just in case. :)There was no return label to ship it back for recycling - they discontinued that process. But my local Staples store took the old battery without question.
Does the job. I still feel as though Canon should include these with lens purchases just like every other lens manufacturer, but I guess quality with canon lenses is just gonna be better in most cases, so they feel they can do what they want.Get in the habit of always using a lens hood, not only does it help with stray light, but it can really save your optics if you accidently let your camera bump into something. Replacing a 25 dollar hood is much easier than replacing a 300 dollar lens.
I did a ton of research on the best lightscribe media before placing my order and every review of Verbatim was positive. They were right ... I purchased several hundred of these disks for a large CD duplication project. (At the time, the 30 disc spindles had a lower cost per CD than the 50 disc). I use a ProDuplicator 6 drive tower and every single disc burned and printed flawlessly.Great product!
This product is good. it does the job and the price is right. Only draw back is if you press too hard it creates a frost on whatever you are spraying it on.
I got this unit and the hole for the headphone is in the center top of the iPod in stead of the right side top. The picture shows it but I did not notice it until I got the unit in. You can punch a hole in the right place but it compromises the water tightness of the armband which is part of the reason you would use it. I got it for my son and am not sure he has ever used it.
I could not get it to work at all !So i went to the shop "Five and below" and bought one for 5 bucks which works great
My order specifies 1 Olympus 16MB SmartMedia card.I got 1 16MB Smart Media card to use in an Olympus camera. There is a difference!The Olympus card has a panorama funtion. The other brands do not.I was not sent what I ordered.
When I first bought an SLR it came with a very uncomfortable strap that was emblazoned with CANON EOS on it. Now, I don't mind some advertisement for Canon but overall, I prefer a more nondescript camera strap.I quickly realized that there are tons of different camera straps out there but that there are very few options for the consumer. What I'm saying is that the straps available are significantly different from one another that you really can't compare easily between them: some are colorful, some are black, some are made of neoprene, some have quick release buckles, some have extra padding etc. I guess what I'm saying is that its hard to compare and contrast this strap to others.For me, I was looking for a black strap that was comfortable, with some padding, and a quick connect on at least one side. I found this strap fit the mold nicely.Here are some pros:- its comfortable- it has the quick release on both sides (they've never failed me)- quick release are easy to release but don't get triggered accidentally (my experience lugging my camera through Hawaii to Turkey to all over the world over a few years)- very easy to change the configuration from neck carry to shoulder carry- the memory card pouch is FANTASTIC - makes it very easy to store and reach for your memory cards when you need them- the strap has a slight pattern that helps make it grippy and prevent slippage from your shoulderHere are some cons:- After a while your neck can get sweaty (I imagine that's universal for all straps)- I do worry that the clips will release accidentally, there is no safety catch or double action mechanism (I have wired one of mine with a twisty so I only have to worry about one side (the one I use most often). I do find the clips very easy to operate but I've never had a latch trigger accidentally and I've had this strap for years.That's about it. I really like this strap but it could be made perfect if Lowepro put in a double action safety on the quick releases. Remember, if you're carrying two heavy cameras and are running somewhere regularly- it only takes one accidental unlatching to drop $5,000 in equipment (yikes!). I think that kind of an environment increases the likelihood of failure for this strap. On the other hand, if you're more of a scenery photographer like me strolling the jungles of Hawaii with a single camera and a compact telephoto, you might not be as at-risk from an accidental disconnect. If in doubt, twisty tie it but remember you're going to lose that aspect of versatility frorm the strap.
I like my speakers. It is the perfect size for my desk and I feel like it is a good quality product especially for the price. I wish the on/off button was in the front next to the volume buttons. Because the button is in the back, and there is no power light, I sometimes forget to turn it off. However, I do recieve a nice clear, sharp sound and the volume goes pretty loud so I could use it outside of the as well. This would be a nice gift for someone.
I bought the speakers for my husband and he loves them. I was impressed myself with the system. Very happy customer.
Excellent product for the price and compared with alternatives. Bright colors, great definition. I Strongly recommend it.
I love the zune...I found no downfalls with this zune except maybe the earphones are not exactly the best in the world but what earphones are wonderfull unless you pay the money for them...but as for players goes it is a great way to go...Although I dont have mine anymore because some idiot stole it out of my car and also the zune car kit i had gotten for it. Wasnt happy with the car kit anyways, if you are around a very populated area the radio waves are so jumpy that the sound isnt great and it can be touchy, so ill probably not get that again for my car because its not worth the money, but the zune itself is worth it and I will be buying another one
great for beginner or someone that does not have need for a professional camera
I've used quite a few dvd players in my day and none have matched the picture and sound quality as well as this. If you have the cables to connect all 5 sound channels, you will experience DTS like you never have before. I have a surround sound setup and this was as clear as I've ever heard it before. These are getting sold pretty cheap nowadays with the advent of Blu-Ray but you should pick one of these up if you have the chance, it'll provide you with crystal clear picture quality for a fraction of the cost of the Blu-Ray.
Excellent lens. Very pleased. Took it to the zoo last week and got some really crisp clear shots.
I am a grandmother and know nothing about Ipods. What I do know is that my niece wanted an Ipod for her high school graduation.I bought it and all she does is rave about it. My grandson is graduating from jr.high school this month and he wants the same Ipod. They rave about it, their friends all want one. What else can a grandmothr say? It was a successful gift purchase and I might just get one for myself.
If you are looking to bring the sound quality of your computer to a 7.1 system, this is not it. I was apprehensive when I had opened the box and found no wires for hook-up. Using my old connections, however, resulted in at least an 80% improvement over what I had before. Music is back!
good camera, very accurate, it is recommended that ultrasonic lenses and full frame cameras because with these the image is very good, as 28 -105
The Rigel Skylite is the 2nd one I have bought, as I liked the first one enough to buy a second as a backup!I've owned Skylites for several years now, and they are definitely long lasting and durable. I fly light planes occasionally, which I why I bought it...I wanted a dual mode, lightweight aviator light that was bright enough to do a preflight after sunset, and which allowed for night vision preservation with another mode. The Rigel does this in spades, as the output at maximum mode for the white LED's is very high, and illuminates an area of ~ 20x10 (200 square feet) very clearly, while the red LED's are great for spot reading of maps, charts, etc. Other key features are it's light weight, one handed rotary selector/dimming switch, long battery life of over 300 hours on low and 12 hours on the maximum setting, resistance to rain, spills, and dust, (it can probably survive a dunking in 3 feet of water for a short time, under a minute, but it is not waterproof)and the provided lanyard, very handy for when you need 3 hands for something! The battery typically lasts about 1 year for an alkaline or 2 years for a lithium one. This is definitely well designed for its purpose as an aviator light, with lots of utility as a camper, personal carry, or emergency flashlight as well.
I am an avid .mp3 listener and have a great demand for storage. The 1.5GB doesn't hold everything, but it holds enough for me to put together a quick playlist before going out on a run or bikeride. In fact, I haven't needed to change the music for several days/workouts and haven't repeated listening to anything yet.The size to storage ratio is the largest selling point. It is hard to believe (and many people doubt when I tell them) that this little guy can hold a massive 1.5GB. The sound is pretty good and the graphic equalizer works wonderfully.I have a couple of gripes.1) The volume buttons are horrible and feel very flimsy. I sometimes worry about using them... fearing that they might break if I press one too hard. And they are soooo small, which is unneeded. There is plenty of un-used "surface real-estate" and making them larger wouldn't have been a sacrifice.2) When you have locked the .mp3 device (so you don't accidently change tracks or turn it off) there is no way to get a backlight on so you can see the track information without turning the lock off. Very inconvenient, especially while riding a bicycle.3) An hour after the first charge (over 6 hours) it just kind of crashed and would not restart on me. I charged it again and it hasn't failed since. Crossing my fingers, but I wonder if I have a bad device.4) There is a scrolling wheel on the side of the device. What is this for??? Nothing scrolls, you use the little joystick in the middle to do that. When you push the wheel the information on the screen will change, but the scrolling does nothing. I'm trying to figure this one out.5) Putting together playlists don't work very well.6) Retailing at $300, this could include some type of case. However, this is small enough to stick into my jeans with no problem (best to turn the lock on first) but a case would have been nice.For a small, compact .mp3 player I highly suggest this one. I've really enjoyed it and you just can't beat the size with this much hard drive space.
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!
I don't know what was wrong with Hal's mouse, but I couldn't disagree more about the SI750m.After going through 3 other mice that died long before their time and were a pain in many other ways (see Sexless in Seattle's excellent review), I got this one at Amazon, mostly because it was fairly inexpensive. I've had it a year now and I LOVE it. I'm here looking for another SI750 for another laptop I bought for my wife. I passed over Logitech and Microsoft mice, though cheaper, because those are the ones that died on me before and were such pains. I'd rather pay a little more for this one, knowing it performs faultlessly and won't suddenly crap out.You won't go wrong with this mouse.
We got one of these in August of 2008. We loved it and used it a LOT until it was stolen from our car (last night.) We paid a whole lot less for this than it's listed for now, so I'm not sure what we will get for a replacement. If our insurance allows it, we will get another one of these. The c580 might be larger and bulkier than other models, but it had everything we could want in a GPS. Some of the maps were out of date, but that tended to be in rural areas. We would recommend this Garmin!
This item arrived on time and appears to work. I say this because I wont know until I get a surge that would destroy my equipment. I mostly bought it for protection from surges caused by lightening. The unit is quite small and seems well built.
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.
Useful case for transporting and storing 6 flash drives or similar devices. The case is slightly padded and the mesh compartments securely hold the drives in place.The individual compartments are wide enough to accommodate different models that vary in size, length and thickness - as a matter of fact I use my case to also store a card reader and a USB adapter, both fit in perfectly (see my uploaded image for that).It does get a bit bulky when fully loaded because the storage compartments are not staggered so that each device will be on top of the one stored in the other half of the case when closed, but all in all it is only just over an inch thick, even when filled with 6 devices. I find it great for traveling and recommend it.
I just replaced two of these at home with 5 port trendnet gigabit switches instead.When initially started I would see gs605v2 provide gigabit speeds but either pc copying files would only use 20% of the available gigabit speed as reported by windows 7 networking tab on task manager. Frequently one pc would drop to 100TX speed and the other pc would see 8% network activity when copying files to / from the other.Both gs605 switches would become hot to the touch when left on for long periods of time. Both were left in well ventilated areas.So I replaced these with the trendnet switches instead and now I see 47% network utilization. I use cat 5e cabling and now copy files at roughly 2gb/minute where before I would see ~ .5 gb/ minute.
If you want booming bass and perfect highs this is the set of speakers for you. Easy to install. I hooked them up with a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum card. I have three volume controlls and if you set them all at 70% it will blow you out of the room. If you want the best at a resonable price this is it.Tech High Owner for 2 Monthsdo'nt miss your chance.
While the charger is fine, these batteries are the worst I've ever used. You should not buy these batteries. After a full charge, they self-drain in less than a week. They are good for about two days in a digital camera (under 100 pictures).I had the batteries replaced under warranty; the new ones are just as bad. Sony AA rechargeable batteries are defective by design, apparently. In contrast, the Sanyo Eneloop batteries hold their charge for weeks. Even Kodak batteries are far superior to this Sony garbage.Fully charge the batteries in this charger. Put in camera case. Go on vacation. Four days later, pull out batteries to replace camera batteries. Batteries are completely dead, four days after complete charge. Camera won't even turn on.These batteries are a complete waste of money. Do not buy.EDIT:I contacted Sony for warranty replacement of the batteries, thinking they were defective. First, Sony Battery Service provides some of the worst customer service I've experienced. They respond to email inquiries with unhelpful sentence fragments. Their phone service always goes straight to an answering machine (message in broken English); messages are NEVER followed up with. I sent 3-4 emails and at least 5 voice messages after they'd had my charger and batteries for 3 weeks (with no feedback from Sony). I only received help, I believe, by called Sony Service and talking with people in other departments; in particular a helpful fellow in Digital Camera Service. While no other department can see the status of Battery service, much less help, he put in detailed notes of my conversation. Two days later I received a full replacement product from Sony Corporate out of New Jersey.Battery service? They eventually sent the wrong charger (a cheaper one) and the wrong batteries (lower capacity), failing to ever actually do anything for my problem.In the end, after many phone calls and voice messages and emails, I have a replacement set of batteries and second set of lower-capacity batteries. The replacement batteries are as bad as the "defective" set. After a complain charge, they drain in under a week. They'll power a digital camera for two or three days. They'll work in a travel alarm clock for a couple of days.I'll never buy Sony Rechargeable batteries again. Something is profoundly wrong with them.
I received a pair of these as a gift from amazon sent by my brother. They sound pretty good. Bass handling is great, sensitivity is good enough that on my iRiver the volume can be far from maximum and still sound loud enough to cause some damage. The frequency response is "overequalized" as is the case on most good sounding earbuds, with a midrange hole and a noticeable upper midrange presence peak. This is ussualy what most people like, but not me. I want my headphones to be as flat sounding as possible, as if they were reference monitors. But this can be compensated to some degree with EQ if available. And after all, these are meant to be used in worse than desirable conditions, so its not much to complain about.The noise reduction electronics do not create much distortion, compared to another pair that I have, made by "Plane Quiet". In fact, I can hear no THD at all with these headphones. The noise reduction effect is very good but it mostly relies on the blocking effect of the earbuds, and the electronics only have a moderate effect on the low end rumble experienced on public transportation. It's therefore important to really jam these earbuds into your ears, by pulling on your ears up a little bit. The fit is good and comfortable, contrary to my previous experience with earbuds.There is noticeable hiss (electronics noise) when the noise canceling circuit is on, but this becomes a non issue compared to the other noises you are trying to block with the headphones. The biggest negative for me, not being used to earbuds, is that if you are moving a lot, there can be signifficant noise transmited by the cables themselves, in other words, if the cables bump onto something, like your clothes, or body, you hear it, as the vibrations are conducted to the earbuds, which are jammed airtight into your ears. This is not too terrible but is worth mentioning if you plan on using these for jogging you would probably have to loop the wires around your ears to reduce this effect.
I was shocked as to how quickly this arrived. The condition was better than expected. This was a gift so timing was everything!
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 was not expecting alot because of the price. The setup was much easier than I dreamed it would be. Even when it makes a mistake it will walk you through corrections very easily. Well worth the money and more.
This cable is a very handy thing to have. It is extremely useful for calculator backups (a good thing to do every once in a while in case your TI crashes), and you can download a bunch of stuff off the Net to put on your calculator. ... /The software for different calculators (I have linked to the TI-83, the TI-85, and the TI-86) is more or less the same; the confusing thing is that every calculator has a different procedure for linking. With some (such as the 86), you must be at the home screen; with others (such as the 85), you must be in receive (or send) mode.One warning, however: This cable ONLY works with Windows. If you're a Mac user, you must buy the other (and more expensive) all-purpose cable. Amazon.com sells this cable as well.All in all, I would highly recommend buying a Graph Link. Make sure you have an available serial port, plug the cable in and go. Have fun playing Tetris. :-)
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
This bag holds just my Lumix FZ30 camera. I also bought an excellent gadget bag on amazon "Motion Systems Large Digital Camera Bag (DDT25-BLK)" for less than $10 to hold my filters, cords, manual and charger. This gives me two light weight bags to carry everything, instead of a bulky camera bag or case. The only reason the Lumix case gets 4 stars instead of 5 is that there is no strap. I took the strap off my old Sony leather case to use on this case as I won't be carrying the Sony around now that I have the Lumix.
I bought this as a gift for my husband, who already loved listening to XM Radio through his car stereo. He loves it. It has a clear sound and gets good reception. It is an excellent investment for the money.
I have tried many KVM switching systems in the past, most recently the Belkin SOHO series, and they all seem to have annoying quirks and bugs (mouse tracking gets messed up when switching sometimes, won't work with wireless input devices, etc.).Not the IOGear. Everything worked immediately and I haven't encountered any problems at all thus far. A great little feature is the ability to independently switch the audio and/or USB sources without switching the KVM source. So, for example, you can keep the tunes going on one machine and the sound doesn't get interrupted when switching.Also nice is the relatively small footprint of the unit. The integrated cabling system is very compact and reduces clutter, with all lines wrapped in one cord.
Im sure the walkman ( like many other on this site) work like a charm, bringing you all the memories of high school mix tapes. Indeed it is priceless. Buy why the hell would a walkman ever cost $119? I was appalled at the sight of a $45 walkman, but this... this just takes the cake. Unless its going to transport me to the past when i was pounds lighter and less troubled, paying this amount of money for an nostalgic piece of technology seems like highway robbery.
I'm not one to write reviews and post in forums, but, if can stop one other person from making the same mistake I did.I have an old Cyber-shot that I bought used on eBay. It's been a great camera, but mega-pixels change. So, I checked the reviews here and thought this camera looked pretty good. I was so wrong.We ended up buying 3 of these for Christmas gifts. Sad to say, all 3 took the same fuzzy, off color pictures. Even using a tripod you will get fuzzy pictures.My daughter traded up (we got stuck with this thing) to a DSC-W50 which looks the same but is amazing. It's ranked 2nd of SONY cameras on Flickr. I only wished I had checked that list first.[...]Really, I'm a SONY fan, so this is hard for me to write. But please think twice on this one.
I would not hesitate to buy more of these when I need them. They are great to use for power strips to fit more "oversized" plugs. They also work well if you want to plug 2 "oversized" plugs into a wall socket.
Hey Metra, thanks for making my life a bit easier and saving my sanity when it comes to wiring harnesses. As usual, you provided a great product.
I was dressing as a 90's grunge/alternative guy, and the finishing touch I needed for my costume was a T-Shirt from some long gone 90's band. I went to every thrift store I could find and not a single band shirt was to be found. Finally while driving home in defeat, I realized I might be able to just make my own T-Shirt. I stopped by the store on the way home to see what they had, and I grabbed a pack of these transfers and some new black T shirts. I had never made my own shirt in the past, but 20 easy minutes later, VOILA! I had a brand new Candlebox t-shirt! And it looks surprisingly good! I highly recommend this product.
Pros:Shuffling MS Word files among my school, laptop, and home computers is relatively straightforward via the Lexar 128MB JumpDrive. Synchronistic documentation of the MS Word documents for college classes is utterly effortless using the click, drag, and drop method. This type of ease for maintaining synchronistic evidence of MS Word documents on the Lexar JumpDrive is a vital function that enables me to produce a record of any developing documents I might have. I do this to bar the notion of plagiarism that may possibly be formed in my Professor&#65533;s mind.Cons:I don&#65533;t like the clear purple color case.
You don't find many of these new and still wrapped in plastic. I needed one with firewire, so this is what I bought. It was packaged just fine and I received it via UPS just in time. I'm just not fond of using UPS. As for the actual iPod, I love it. I had a 2nd generation for a long time, but after botching it up, I needed a new one. I would have gone with a video iPod, but both Macs I own do not have USB 2.0. Transfer rates would have been s l o w. I needed one with firewire and enough room to hold my music. I can't believe Apple abandoned firewire on the newer models. Mine even came with the dock. Apple has abandoned that notion as well in the new iPods. Having a dock really is nice. The price on this one might have been a bit much considering its age, but you can't beat finding a 4th gen 40GB iPod in new condition this far down the road. I'm protecting the screen after seeing scratches on my brother's 20GB 4G. I'm more careful with my stuff though, so even without the screen protector, I doubt I'll see much damage. I'm not taking any chances though.
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.
This unit was quite easy to install. The on-screen utilities told me where to point the dish, and the included installation directions werequite easy to follow. It took about 2 hours to get the mast bolted to my house, leveled, attach the dish, and point it. (Routing cables to the right spot took a bit longer...) As the manual says, if you've installed a garage door, you can install a satellite dish.I'm getting about 96% signal strength, picture quality is good, on-screen menus are easy to use and the rf remote is very nice. This unit has a nice feature called &quot;scout&quot; which will go out and locate programs that match a keyword that you enter. It's not TIVO, but it does come up with some relevant shows.The only bad thing I've had happen is that occasionally when I change channels, the digital fiber optic audio output looses integrity. I have been able to work around this by resetting my receiver. When I first started using the unit with a digital RCA jack, I did not have this problem.
My camera has also died. Yes, a black screen within the two year time frame...I shall be avoiding Sony products from now on! As an aside, if vendors are going to make "disposable" products (in this case it is cheaper to buy a new camera than repair this one), then I will only be paying "disposable" prices in future.
I purchased this product based on the recommentation of others in my office. I purchased this as a Christmas gift for a family member. It is amazingly easy to operate and provides instant gratification. It is so incredibly easy to use - too bad remote controls aren't this easy.
We received our Kinyo UV-230C 2-way VHS rewinder/cleaner yesterday and tried it out today. The very first tape that we rewound (a much-loved Disney video) slammed against the beginning of the tape so hard that when we pulled the tape out it was hanging out of the cassette housing, crinkled. I'm afraid that repeated rewindings of a given tape could break the tape.I had a blank T-120 tape so I put that in and fast-forwarded to the other end to see if it would happen in that direction. It did. I rewound that tape to the beginning and this time it ended properly, so this problem is not consistent.The tape that was rewound initially was not a full 120-minute tape (the movie is 77 minutes long). I suspect that the sensors on the unit are calibrated for 120-minute tapes and will not necessarily treat shorter tapes as gently. (More tape = more weight = slower overall motor speed?) But I'm not going to experiment with tapes we want to keep! This unit will be returned ASAP. I may exchange it for another in hopes that this particular unit is out of whack.
I don't understand people talking bad about this rangefinder who are using it for golf.Do you use a fork to eat soup?The difference between a hunting rangefinder and golfing rangefinder is a hunting is made to look for the farthest object instead of shrubs, trees, thicket that may be in the way of your target. (You are usually hunting in the woods and don't need the range for the closest tree)Golfing rangefinders are programmed to find the distance of the closest object since objects shouldn't be obtructing your view of the tee.This is a very simple to use rangefinder and great for hunting game.**************Only buttons are power/scan button and mode button.Hold mode while finder is on to change between yards or meters.Press the power button to turn on. Acquire your target and press again for reading or hold it to scan objects in the distance.Unit powers down in 8 seconds if no action is taken.*ProsSimpleAccurateWORKS*ConsEye relief could be larger for those who wear glasses (if you don't...not a problem)Conclusion: Great rangefinder at a great price (comes with nice belt carry bag too!) If you are looking for a golf rangefinder....look elsewhere because this is NOT one.
First off, I did give this some time to adapt to (around 1 week) and it is not the positioning that I have an issue with, it is the tactile feedback of the keys. I am not expecting mechanical keyboard feedback, but these keys are some of the hardest keys to press down for a membrane keyboard. Pressing down the space bar especially makes your thumb tired quickly. This defeats half the purpose of an ergonomic keyboard if you have to strain constantly just to press down the keys. Also, the size of the keyboard is just monstrous. I'm not sure where you would be able to put your mouse without having to adjust your space or reach really far out with your arm, again defeating the purpose of the ergonomic factor. I am returning the keyboard as we speak. I would rather type on a better feedback experience (mechanical classic layout) than an ergonomic with the stiffest keys of any keyboard I have ever used.
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).
Compact, lightweight, very good for keeping with a laptop. Durable too.It's cheap, but has very nice video quality (just remember to focus with the knob on the front -- this gave me a little trouble at first figuring out). It's a very good buy, though.
This is my 2nd SanDisk 512. It has a good headphone connector, where others got loose.Recording is excellent, especially if you get some free audio editing software to cut the clipping and amplify the person furthest from the mike.Only drawback is that one cannot select ALBUMS or other ways to find a file except by the toggle switch, which is tolerable, but a bit annoying when files do not load in sequence onto the player. Nicer to be able to play by album or somehow, in sequence, when they do not write to the device in sequence.Otherwise, it is a good player and why I got a second one instead of another brand or a bigger capacity.
These headphones offer a great sound quality for the price. I only have 2 issues with these headphones: 1. They are a little harsh on the ears (they squeeze your ears to your head pretty good). 2. The adjustable band is not quite small enough for my head (a small adult). They really do produce a good quality sound and the price- especially with free shipping (if you spend the qualifying amount)- can't be beat even at local shops.
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 really liked this card for many differant reasons.First, it is very easy to slide the photograph into the card. I have had other cards where I had to trim the photo to try and get them into the opening.The quality is very good on this card. I also liked the color. It compliments my photos very nicely.I would definately buy this again, and the price is reasonable!
Looks great! Was scared that my wife wouldn't like it, but she loves not having anything on the floor anymore. And, she likes not seeing cables anymore. See posted picture.
Handy stuff -- does its job well for $10. Also the design is good so you don't need to worry about clip springs getting loose, etc. Thumbs up!
I currently own this product and think it is a great buy. I have had the same one for three years and have never had a single issue with it. I definitely recommend this item because it gives you the best bang for your buck.
I have to say that as a fledgling photographer i was very unsure of what camera to buy, but after reading a lot of reviews and talking to a lot of pros i was directed to the Canon Rebel as a phenominal camer ato start with. Easy to use, simplistic design, sturdy, reliable, and still produces professional quality pictures. I must admit that the options and settings that are available are a bit much for me but the cameras auto selection takes excellent pics until you figure it all out.I HIGHLY recommend this camera to anyone that is looking to get started in photography.
These were my sole binoculars for a month in Africa. They are light weight enough to hold positioned for a prolonged timeand to hang around your neck for a day in the field. They have great optics. I dropped them a couple of times on the metal floor of the vehicle and on the ground and they were unaffected. The focus was not affected but the ever-present dust. I am very pleased with these binoculars.
After buying several radios to keep the shop connected we found that the battery life lasted less than a few transmissions. I contacted the company, Uniden, and was told by custy service to write a letter and fax it to there service dept. I was told that the batteries must be bad and should be warrenteed. I faxed the letter with proof of purchase and serial numbers and didn't receive any acknowledgement. So I did it again. I have waited and tried for six months. Although I have had confidence in Uniden (only because my very first cordless home phone was Uniden)in the past I will never buy their products again and advice you not to.
When I purchase this Router ,I did not expect that it would work, so good. did not know the router was one of the best out there at the time & still going strong
This product gets the job done although first impressions are that it appears to be cheaply made. I use it to charge my mp3 player and phone at the same time and so far it has performed well. It's all white with a red led between the two USB ports. It comes straight out of China which makes the shipping take longer than usual. It took approximately 2 weeks for mine to arrive which was actually fairly quickly. I do question the durability of this product simply because when you grip it to insert it into the cigarette lighter it feels like it might break in you hand. I probably wouldn't buy this again simply because it took so long to get here but I've had no problems with its as of yet...and who knows, it may last forever. If you're willing to wait to save money instead of buying one at an electronics store for 10-20 dollars and taking into consideration the other points, then this may be for you.
The item was shipped in a timely manner and met all my expectations. I would do business with this seller again without hesitation.
Same as you get in the store, just cheaper.Plus bring the empty cartridiges to Staples and get more money back.Nice!!
Good Price to buy on PC100. Good Price for 2 than 128mb. First time bought 128MB PC100 for 150 Dollars. Thanks to Amazon.com at lower price. It's very strong speed for ECC. I am very happy with high speed on my new system. I am making up to 768MB Ram in 3 sock chips. Very fast system now. Go head buy more and more memory Ram in ur system . It is good price.
&lt;i&gt;The Golden Queen&lt;/i&gt; is the beginning of the saga of Maggie Flynn, Gallen O'Day, and Orick the bear. Hired to guide an otherworlder, Everynne, to the gate to the Maze of Worlds, the three journey through the gate and help save Everynne's people from the Dronon.
We have had our block rockers for about 2 years now. LOVE THEM! First saw one in my hubby's musician catalog. Was intrigued by the concept. We often find ourselves at get togethers where there is no music or electricity. :( I found one at my local Sam's Club and purchased it since it was about ninety dollars cheaper than the catalog. My husband was quite upset with me for purchasing it. He said it would have crappy sound. (He is somewhat of an audiophile) BUT, after I pulled it out and charged it, he changed his tune. He LOVED it. He was able to play his guitar through it, playing along with the ipod. It definitely isn't audiophile sound, but very good, considering. He liked it so much he begged me to go buy another one, which I did. Its great to carry over to small gatherings so he play his guitar through it. He would NEVER want to take his expensive amps and speakers to our little parties that we attend. The only thing I don't like is the included microphone. It's great that they included one, but it isn't very nice. Also, you cannot use the mic cable with another microphone. The cable is wired backwards. But I picked up some extra mics and cables on amazon for a great price. The ability to link 2 or more block rockers is amazing. I was able to put the 2 block rockers on tripod style speaker stands, link the 2 together, and add about 5 microphones for a party we had for my brother. OMG!!! We had so much fun. I have turned about 10 other people onto these little things. They are just fantastic.As for the battery issue: you just have to take care of the batteries. DO NOT leave them drained. I am able to run ours for about 12 hours on about 3/4 volume on a full charge. When you get the battery low-CHARGE IT! I think a lot of the reviews haven't been taking proper care of their battery. The literature with the unit doesn't go into a lot of detail about the battery care, but most guys know from other rechargeable tools how to maintain a battery.Go ahead and get one. You will love it!
Creative products are absolutely non-durable. This one broke just after first month. The display turned dark with faint red letters. Many people have same problem (search google). The product should be recalled. This is my second creative. My Last one was Creative Zen Micro which broke too just after first year so no warentee. Its headphone pin came loose. That too is suffered by many people (Search Google here too). Creative has only 3 months of labor warantee and products break so you will have to shell lot of money even if your hardware warantee is 1 year, what a trap!
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
I bought this TV/DVD player for my husband for christmas. Being somewhat electronically challenged, especially where the abbreviations are concerned, I was hoping that I had bought what I presumed. He on the other hand, knows all about electronics and likes to have the best. He was extremely pleased with all of the features and picture quality. I bought it for our kitchen where we watch with our morning coffee. This is an excellent product.
It's just what I needed, and great customer service. I'd like it in black, but this works great. I'm pleased!
Just installed the Stiletto in my 05 Toyota Corolla. The built in FM Transmitter is very weak. So I installed the FM Relay. Its like night and day. Now I get great static free sound in my car.
I ordered these based on the few positive reviews here and was very disappointed. None of the ends would lock in place, and few would crimp down properly to make a good connection. Ended up picking some up at a local dealer for a few dollars more (which worked perfectly).Not recommended.
I was looking for the most storage I could find for the lowest price. I knew that this was an older model, but for the features and the storage you simply can't come close to this player for the price that amazon was selling it for. If you have a large collection of music and you want a good entry model into the world of mp3 players then don't hesitate to purchase the creative zen sleek. The good stuff: Sound quality, music tags, ease of navigation through all your music. I didn't really buy it for the photo option, but if you need it it's there. Stuff that I didn't expect: It's a little slow, but that may be because I have 15 out of 20 gigs used up. I have not had it skip once yet and I've bounced it around quite a bit on bike rides and such. One complaint I have is that transfers from coumputer to mp3 player are a little sketchy. I have had it lock up on me two or three times and I haven't transferred files too many more times than that, but you just hit the reset button and wait 5 minutes or so and it's back to where it was. I haven't used it for extended periods so I can't really comment on the battery life. In conclusion, the features and price (if you can get it for around $150) simply can not be beat, so if your looking for an entry model into the world of mp3 players go for it you won't be sorry.
It works well in a simple case - 1 card in 1 box. The Dell server boot up recognizes it and the drives without a hitch.However, don't expect to be able to expand with more cards on 1 server. There is a bios conflict and in the words of the Promise Tech support - "No 2 Promise Technology Inc. products work on 1 machine".So either get more ports to start with or stick with Adaptec.
Shipping and Handling costs almost as much as the item. In fact, they charge twice the cheapest UPS or FedEx rate. Suggest you look elsewhere for a lower cost item.
I found the sony charger and batteries best for my digital camera, a single charge takes you practically endless. You will never feel short of power for your digital camera if you have a pair set of sony batteries. I today ordered another 4AAA cells too.
burned at an avg. speed of 8.5x for 8 gigs of data ... pretty fast for such a cheap disc :P
I purchased this unit thinking the Creative name meant quality, well that might be the case but let me tell you My computer (which is a dell 8400 tricked out) could not pick up the player using the provided software, the player does not work with Windows Media Player, There is no excuse for any company to not have their player be compatible with Windows Media Player, If Creative wants to be a stand alone then merge with Apple, and the Tech support, Boy What a bunch of air heads, no help, all tech support would do was refer me to the problem section of the creative web site and tell me to call back if the issue was not corrected, after 5 times of of that insanity and going no where I returned the player and bought a Rio Karma,and with the Rio I am a happy camper again. The Creative Nomad is only a paper weight and the Tech Support should be fired.
A friend of mine suggested i get this device. I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised by the ease of operation and quick transfer capability. The music software is easy to use and it communicates well and easily with Windows Media without having to transfer all your music files like some other software. The FM feature is full of static but if you wanted a FM player you wouldn't spend $99.99. I use this MP3 in the gym 99% of the time and the arm strap is really handy to keep the device clear of being knocked around. The only think not great about the product is the headphones. I suggest replacing them with headphones of better quality. You will have a clearer sound and can listen to your music at higher levels without the distortion.
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
This a great Ipod. It plays music up to pretty load which is good for a 12 year old like me. The wheel is great. Seamless almost. It holds lots of songs and photos and podcasts. It has 4 games: Bricks, which is just that games where the ball is moving and you have the little bar and you have to destroy the bricks. Next is Music Quiz, which plays a segment from a song on your ipod and you have to guess which song it is out of 5 choices.Then there is parachutes which is you have a gun and have to shot down parachuting guys and the planes that drop then. Next you have classic solitaire. Solitaire needs no explaining. Over all it is great. But buy better ear buds because these are not very comfy. Also buy a case i dropped mine and the top broke and now i need to push the top down before turning it off. Over all a great Ipod.
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.
got it in the mail today and was pleased with it ith has an on/off switch I was not aware of
I like this media rack because it holds all my CD's and takes up very little space. It was very easy to assemble and that's saying something as I have no skill when it comes to putting things together. I recommend this product for anyone who has little space and not too many CD's.
Purchased two of these Kingston 8GB SDHC Class 6 flash memory cards recently - one for my Canon SX10IS, and one for my g/f's Canon SD770IS. Great card, reliable brand, high speed, and a huge amount of space. Can't fault it in any way, and at under $20 each, it's great value too.
Not bad but, could be better ..it doesn't meet with my expectation...Be careful about antenna,its very delicate.
This product has served the test of time for about 18 mos now.It is small compared to some (mice), but is very quick and easy to use,even for someone with large mits..The cord is about 3 feet(no more) and if the usb is on the side(even not on the side)it is more than enough length for just about any position you work or surf in.The product plugs in and is ready(no downloads)for use.No frills,a good basic reliable product.
I lost my Logitech Clear Chat Pro USB, and needed a replacement. After comparing Amazon reviews on both, I decided to go with this, because it was also cheaper.Here are the problems I'm having:1. The headset arrived with only the right side working. Yes, I could have sent it back, but I needed a headset urgently, so I decided to keep it.2. I need noise cancellation on the mike for my work, but unfortunately, this wasn't as good as the Logitech.3. The headset wasn't as comfortable to wear as the Logitech.4. The mute button on the controls can get pressed accidentally, and the cable is a little too stiff to use conveniently with a laptop.The sound quality is pretty good though - I'm just sad to be hearing only the left tracks :(
The ink toner I received was exactly as described and was delivered in a timely fashion.
I bought this product because it was on sale and it's been working great. I've had no problems with it. I don't use the U3 software because I find it unnecessary. I also like the look of this USB drive.
First I wanna state that i'm an audiophile, so about sound quality I have no bounds (More than my budget) searching to. This Device is the best, it do what it is supposed to and it do it flawlessly. I'm pretty sure that there should be better devices out there but I really doubt about that they cost the same...So, if you are looking for affordable quality, wireless music all in a plug and play device, buy this.
I am happy with this product - but even more impressed with the speed with which it arrived. Only a couple of days after purchasing, it was at my doorstep.
I have very small hands that type hard. The thing about this keyboard is that for some reasons, when you press the center of the space bar, it doesn't require much effort. However, since I have small hands I can't always extend my thumbs to the middle of the space bar, pressing the sides of the space bar now become painfully tough.The other keys felt tight as well. However, were it not for the space bar, it would have been acceptable. So I'm in total agreement with the other reviewers who said that the keyboard can be too tight for some users.On the plus side, this is almost a silent keyboard. For someone like me who can't stand listening to the typing sound of keyboard, this is a lifesaver.
I bought these for my boyfriend for x-mas. Someone else also bought him a pair. I was going to return them but... I have horses & found it was nice to be able to see what was going on without having to literally run to the barn. The neighbors are pleased too because they don't have to see me in whatever I am wearing (or not wearing) at the time of the insident....I love these binoculars!
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.
I bought this as a gift for my daughter & granddaughter and have been very happy with the quality of the picture and sound. My daughter was very happy with the ease of hook up.It was delivered promptly.
Like many others I was really enjoying this product until 2.5 months into its life I got the upgrader message, I did the firware upgrade and software upgrades but alas still wouldnt work and i got the upgrader message. This was an inconvenience but the BAD news was to follow, RIO had no interest in my problems. I got a if you did the upgrade and it doesnt work then return it message, no we will send you out a box to return it, or please bring it to X where it will be immediately replaced. I now have a defective product and not a easy route to replacement.
I purchased this for my child, but it was way too big. My child is in the 6th grade. don't waste your money.My child is the average weight and height of a 12 year old.
I had originally bought this to replace my other digital camera on the suggestion of a fellow blogger. I was not sure about how user friendly it would be, but after the first shot I knew I would love this camera! I will be ordering another for a family member because this is such an excellent camera!
This radio performs up to my expectations. For a small SW receiver it meets my needs beautifully. It is not designed to perform like its larger cousins, but does the job extremely well.
I can only say positive things about this memory card. It does a fabulous job for my 7.1 mega-pixel digital camera. Anyone who is in the market for a fast memory card with lots of storage this is the one I recommend.
I bought one of these along with a splitters from Monster because I needed two of them quickly, and only one (of each brand) was in stock. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the AudioQuest. It has big, beefy connectors that grip well without being hard to remove. It also has nice fabric sleeving over the wires.I was so surprised at the quality that I went back later and bought another one to replace the Monster version.
So far I haven't used this tool too much and it seems to operate as expected. The reason for including 4 stars is that the tool I received did not have the same "ideal" finish as known to me or shown in the image. The blue plastic is replaced with some random other colors and there are no signs of IDEAL brand on a tool. It seems to be an ideal replica. I don't think it has any shortcomings as compared to the original. I didn't bother fighting about it, but I was a bit disappointed with the non-original look.
This was my first router. I did a little research on the net and this router rated very high. Very simple install and performance has not disapointed me. Would purchase it again!
I agree with the other reviews - these headphones are TERRIBLE. Now the top band snapped and they dig into my head - I thought they were uncomfortable before, but now they are not even worth using. Sad waste of my money.
the previous comment is false. the company has recently become partners with other companies such as Toshiba, Samsung, and Universal pictures which has actually expanded the possibilities of the media. many music artists, such as Britney Spears and N'Sync, are actually coming out with albums on Dataplay disks in mp3 format(with more than just songs on the disks).
The battery died on my brothers laptop and he gave it to me to see if I could fix it. I found this battery and replaced the old one, then bought a 1g stick of memory for it. The laptop is wireless once again thanks to this battery holding a charge. The laptop is now good for about 5 hours before needing another charge. The install was easy and worked right away. Now we don't need to pay to get another laptop for a while.
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.
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!
This piece is a total waste of money.1. No hot keys2. USB mouse and USB Keyboard freeze more often than not !3. Monitor freeze occasionallyI am not sure why Belkin makes such products and puts its reputation at stake.
The first unit I got did not work and Cyberhome replaced it within their stated ten days. The points I would like to emphasize is the volume is not loud enough, either watching it on the screen or through the television and utilizing the volume in this manner. We had the volume at the highest level on the television and still it was not effective for movie viewing. The key is not to use the battery or keep it in the player unless you are viewing through the player.My children and I took an Amtrak train over spring break and used this DVD player to watch movies for both trips. I like the sleek look to this DVD player, but too many options to figure out with the remote.
This lens is everything I hoped it would be and everything the reviews promised it would be too. It is easy to use, flawless in results and great value. It is great for close up work, obviously, but it is also a great portrait lens. Get one, you won't be sorry!
I purchased this item for an upcoming trip and wanted to pack lite. I had purchased the Manfrotto 680B Monopod because of it's small travel size and because I wanted something for those shots when you needed some type of support. At least one review said that you had to fasten the legs together to keep them from rattling around inside the base of the monopod. I did not have this problem. They fit snug and do not make any noise when they are collasped and stored inside the monopod. I wouldn't use the folding base with the camera unattended in breezy or windy conditions but it does have the ability to support the camera on its own using the monopod. I would not use a long lens and I would make sure one of the legs is in the same direction as the lens to reduce the chance of tipping in that direction. If you are in a seated situation you can still use the folding base. You can even put your feet on the legs to give the monopod extras stability allowing you to use your hands for camera settings instead of holding the monopod. I am very pleased with this item.
I purchase this fan in April of 2003. In July of 2003 it suddenly stopped working. There are other reviews of this nature for this product, so I would not trust this manufacturer if you are in the market for a fan. I, personally, will not buy another product from this manufacturer.
This PDA is what I personally was looking for, but it's not for everyone. Here's why I chose it:- It's not tiny. Unlike most people, I really didn't want something I could slip in my pocket and barely notice it was there - because for me, that is a recipe for a lost PDA. Plus, when I tried out the Palms and Sony PDAs they were not very sturdy to hold by comparison.- It's Windows-driven. Again, a personal choice. I wanted something with a minimal learning curve, and being PC proficient this was the best choice.- It's got a nice, big, color screen. I certainly paid extra for this feature, and I'm glad I did, as I didn't want to squint at the screen at all to tell what I was looking at.- It has a huge memory. I was able to load entire MS Word and Excel files from work and then hot-sink them to my home PC when I had to bring work home with me.- The support online and on the phone was excellent. I'm a novice with this kind of technology, but never felt like I was asking a 'dumb' question when I had a problem.Granted, I only use a fraction of the features this item has, so I can't speak to some of the more fancy features like the wireless email. Plus, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend that wherever you buy your PDA, online or in a store, you go in person to a store to try out the different models. Without doing this I probably would have just bought a Palm - a great choice for some, but not for me - and because I made the effort to go and shop around in person I made a good choice for my needs and quirks.A couple of caveats:- Get a decent carrying case other than what they provide, it's pretty flimsy.- Get an extra back-up battery! They do run out, and quicker than you think.- It doesn't come with an extra hot-sink cradle and for the price, it really should. You'll need it if you are using it both at work and home.
I was very happy with what i received.It came in great condition.And was delivered promptly.So dont heist to try this product.
The unit itself was hard to set up for progressive scan, as it didn't output the menu on the progressive scan outputs until you used the menu to configure it to use progressive scan.My main problem is with GoVideo's support. My unit had trouble reading store-bought DVDs after 7 months. There was no response to an on-line service request after 8 days. When I called (after waiting on the phone for 40 minutes) I learned that it would cost more than the purchase price of the unit to repair, since the "labor" part of the "parts and labor" warranty had run out. That means the warranty is effectively worthless after 90 days.
I wasn't able due to schedule to install this immediately, I suggest you take off work if you don't want to take off then I suggest purchasing a refurbished unit to start with I am on my second one that squeals when you key the mike I cannot return it to Amazon, because of the excessively long time it took to get it from Amazon and Cobra to return any correspondense telling me it was a radio problem I cannot return for a replacement Amazon says I can't ,I have to send it in to Cobra to get it repaired so I have a pair of brand new repaired radio's I could have purchased a refurbished radio a lot cheaper and got as good warranty else where INSTALL THIS IMMEDIATELY I am using a Cobra antenna on channel 1 I have 1.25 swr and channel 40 swr 1.25 it changes so little the eye cannot see it the antenna works great just can't say anything to anyone because the tranmitter just squeals I just today got this back 10-10-07 from Cobra does the same thing and now they started the same ole procedure I started in the first warranty claim BEWARE I am going to can this and mark it up as never buy cobra product again
This memory in no way resembles the one I already have in my computer. Get your research right guys, this doesn't even look like the ones on the previous page for this computer.
Best camera I have ever owned. Easy to use even with all the features. Don't be afraid to buy this one.
I know this product doesn't have the best reviews, but I think it's great!I bought the S2 camera (on Amazon), and this bag works JUST fine with it.I can get the camera, my extra batteries, and the wall adaptor all in the bag just fine :) It's a very sturdy bag to! I wouldn't recommend it for a professional though, who has to carry around a lot of camera stuff. But for me, it worked great, and I recommend it :)
works just fine. got here on time and all that.i used an 80GB HD on it. i also use vista and the HD was in an XP computer is if that matters. if a friend ever needed to turn a harddrive into an external harddrive i'd point them to this item and this seller.one weird thing is that it kept asking for permission from the administrator. but eventually the folders and stuff opened and i got my files onto my new PC
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!
I'm not sure if it's a counterfeit or not, given how commonly Monster cables are copied. Regardless, it works perfectly!
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!!!
The problem with this little surge protector is that there is no reset switch. Once it dies, it is dead. Full stop. I plan on returning mine immediately.
Got these to use in my old Rio S10.Have 4 that I've used for years. Never a problemwith them.Got these today, and not a one would work. Ordered 10. Tried all of them. Kept getting "data block error" every time. Never had this occur w/any SD card before.Would NOT reccomend these.
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.
At 299.00, this is the absolute best value in the marketplace today. The picture quality is excellent. Very user friendly. Easy to use imaging software. I use this in my business. Everything about this camera is EXCELLENT!
I heard great things of Celestron products, and this was dissappointment. This thing does it all! Computerized movement, easy to use keypad. A really nice telescope.
This Keyboard is very comfortable. My other Natural Ergonomics Keyboard burnt out after 5 and 1/2 years of heavy use. Enjoyed it so much, I wanted the same one again. Great on time delivery service from Amazon and UPS.
Used it in installation of a new Blutooth radio JVC on my 1999 Honda Accord LX. No problems at all.
BEWARE!! This is NOT a 220V hair dryer! I searched this website for a 220V hair dryer and this was included in the results. I ordered it, shipped it overseas, paid duties, etc. only to find out that it is NOT a 220V hair dryer! Most disappointed since I can't even try it out....
Vivo en Colombia y compr&eacute; este prodcuto por que lo promocion&oacute; una revista de tecnologia de nuestro pais llamada ENTER. Fue muy facil de instalar, pero desde la primera vez que lo instale'en mi computador el la musica que reproduce en el equipo de sonido tiene caidas constantes. Escrib&iacute; a logitech y no me dieron respuestas satisfactorias. Este producto solo funciona si el emisor y el receptor se ven de lo contrario hay constantes caidas. De otra parte el sonido de reproducci&oacute;n es muy regular.
thay work good in the location i installed them and look nice.? do you have cover for them? so the sun will not fade them
We use these speakers in our home office. They do a great job. They do not pump out as much base as our old tower speakers, but they still sound great.
I ordered this case to replace one from HP that had hard plastic handles (one of which broke and could not be repaired). This case is sturdy, the leather is nice, and it has several compartments including a padded one for the laptop itself. My only complaint is that it doesn't include the multiple zipper mesh bags that were in my previous case, which were great for organizing power cords, cables, phone cords and other items that tend to get tangled. However, this one is much more comfortable to carry when you aren't using the shoulder strap - the leather handles are padded, fit your hand well and seem like they will last.
This product enables me to use my laptop as a desktop. It is well made, sturdy and holds my 17.3" laptop with no slipping. It is on solidly. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to use their laptop with another keyboard and monitor. Works very well.
I installed this system (using the install guide), and figured I would read the user's manual. I have never used any editing product before, and I am really low-tech. But, after the first couple pages, I got bored and figured I would just try it myself first. You know, I would read if I got into trouble.I did not need the manual. This product was really user friendly. I used it for a work project I was doing - I was having so much fun, I did not want to stop working!!I can't wait to find free time to make small movies of my kids - what great Birthday presents they will be for Grandma/Grandpa.
Volume needs to be louder and some background noise, however this may be true of all similar devices. Works much better than nothing!
I know the owners manual and website say this item is only good for outdoors if left dry and above 41 degrees, however I can honestly dispute that.I have had 2 of these clocks outside in my backyard since December 2005 (over 4+ years).. no issues at all. The 2 clocks outside are on a fence where it gets beat up by all the storms and hot sun... as well as this past winter, we got down to 8 degrees (yes, 8 degrees in Dallas).... the clocks are both still running great! absolutely no impact by the storms or deep cold. The other is mounted on the house where it gets beat up by the cold, sun and heavy steam from the Hot Tub... also no issues.So regardless of what the website or owners manaual says, I can vouch that these clocks work great over many years in deep cold, strong winds, heavy storms (and yes, getting totally soaked) and direct Texas Sun.I HIGHLY recommend these for all!
I use Windows 7 Home Edision 64 bit. After lots of effort, the connection is still on and off. Besides, the company technical support has little help.
You would think "wow" JVC, this must be awsome....NOT...I purchased one last month and it didnt even power on, until I was told by JVC that I had to upgrade the firmware, now it works but nothing but delays, delays delays, the touch screen sucks because i have to wait about 5+ seconds for it to respond, and sometimes freezes for about 5 min. the signal is always weak or none at all, poi are ok and navigation is pretty accurate but with its damn delays to resond I miss turns and exits from highways and then more delays to wait for reroute calculations.mp3 and video playback are cool but the main function (GPS) sucks, very bulky and heavy machine, I made a mistake and sold my NAVMAN for this piece of junk..do yourself a favor and stay clear away from this "Brick"..Jvc should stick to audio and visuals//////////\\\\\\\\\\\
I bought the Creative Zen first but it was not for the non-techo savvy crowd. But this Ipod was truly plug and play and I love itunes. My son will be teaching me how to use it more productively. But, for now, it plays great sounding music. I also got the FM radio/remote accessory and that is great. It picked up many channels even in the remote area that I live. So, it's a great product.
well, nobody said its nowhere said about that cooller which is actually for 14" lap-tops, its small LOUD feels like i've bought iT in a dollar tree store for $1. front metal thing doesn't hold lap-top, it slips. idea is good, not making it flat, but its my first cooling pad, and i'am not sutisfied. looks like in the image, but its not worth IT!
The bottle refill immediately every pad stamp without any leakage, without any drop of ink outsidethe pad. it is a very clever bottle.
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.
I bought this for my husband for fathers day because it had great reviews for the price. I thought it looked really cheap when I took it out of the package but overall he is very happy with it. He just started on his smoking adventure so I didn't want to invest in a super expensive one.
We just bought the Kodak CD 40 which appears to be the same as this one just different numbers for different stores. We got it from Wal-Mart for under $100. It is a great camera for kids to start out with. It is pretty much point and shoot, very few options. The biggest plus is the quick shutter time. To try it out I took pictures of my husband waving his hands - it came out clear. I even took a picture of my ceiling fan that was on and it came out as a blade with no blurriness. My last trial pic was an up close pic where I got within 8" of a slipper - once again it came out very clear. For the money you just can't beat the shutter speed and clear pics. We appreciate the lack of buttons/gadgets which will make this much easier for our daughter to use.
Have been using for HDTV for about two years with no problems. Picture quality is as expected with no interference. Would buy again.
Exactly as described!!!! As you read the product info, you always wonder if products like this are what they describe them as. This one is.
I bought a digital primarily because I hated developing film and not knowing if the shot I thought I got was actually what was captured. With children, who move so quickly, you never know what you're going to get. I hated paying for an entire roll of film only to find that 1/3 of the pictures were even close to what I had hoped for.I was a little intimidated by all the features, but this is truly a user-friendly camera. Even when switching from still photo mode to video mode, it's a pretty quick transition. If you're changing shooting options (like the lighting mode, flash power, etc.) it's still easy enough. After briefly glancing over the instructions, I found that it was very easy to learn how to use the features and make the most of my shots.I highly recommend buying the Canon batteries and charger. We used a different type of rechargeable camera battery and the battery life was definitely not as good. The Canon batteries made a huge difference in the lag between photos, too. The flash seemed to charge faster and the transition from "photo review" to "ready to take another picture" was shorter. Again, when you have kids, sometimes the next 2 seconds is when they do that thing you were waiting for!We also bought the case for this camera. The strap is a good length - I can loop it around the stroller handle and it's good to go - still protected in the bag and easily accessible.All in all, I loved this camera's versatility and ease of use. Even uploading the photos was quick and easy and the software it comes with is pretty self-explanatory. If you have Windows Vista, the computer will auto-detect the camera when plugged in with the included USB cable, so you don't HAVE to download the software.This is a great camera for parents!
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.
I have had my S-101 for about two months now. I am very please with the sound, it's great. The system continues to work without a problem even though I use it heavily (10-12 hours a day). I looked and listened to the Bose 321 and think the Denon is just as good at less than half the price of the Bose.My problem is I don't know enough about sound systems in general to use all of the bells and whistles, so other than giving it the info on speaker set up (location, distance, etc) I mostly use the factory defaults on all the other settings (of which there are plenty).The manual (about 60 pages) has everything in it but could be better organized. What ever you want to know about the operation of the system is in there - you just have to do a little looking.Over all if you are looking for a nice sound and you want a 2.1 system at a reasonable price, then this is it.
I receieved the Zune for Christmas as a replacement for my aging original iPod (pre-photo/color screen)I usually am an avid supporter of Microsoft products, but this does not quite hold up to what I would expect of the company. Overall I have some mixed feelings but feel satisfied. The hardware itself is very satisfactory, the software however is lacking.The device itself is excellent. Sound quality is superb even with the in-box ear pieces, and using more powerful headphones it sounds superb. The screen is large and extremely clear, and video plays seamlessly and is impressive. Battery life is not disappointing (provided that you disable the WiFi) and the player itself is very durable and made of a material that wont scratch and look worn like iPods tend to do. It is a little larger than I expected (proabaly due to the WiFi inclusion) but its size is exactly on par with all comporable media players. The FM transmitter works well and picks up most stations, and the WiFi feature is intriguing (althought I haven't used it yet). Using the interface and control are simple although require a little getting used to (switching from the iPod to this) but are not disappointing. Overall the player itself is nice and easy to use and I was very satisfied.My complaints and problems with the Zune come not with the unit itself but the PC side of things. Microsoft intentionally set the Zune team up entirely seperate from the rest of the company (exactly like the Xbox). This sounds like a good idea, it gave the team plenty of room to work free of beuaricratic restraints, but unfortunatly it was also free from all the good things Microsoft has developed.The Zune Software/Player is the only program which works to sync music to the Zune, this includes Windows Media Player 11! Also, the Zune Marketplace is the only music store which works with the Zune (the exception being eMusic or one of the very few stores with music that is not DMR protected). Suprisingly, the Zune is not PlayForSure compatible, meaning Zune will only allow non-DMR music to be put on it unless it came from the Zune Marketplace. If you have any popular music subscription(Napster, Rhapsody, iTunes, Urge, etc.), even if they are PlayForSure they will not work with Zune. Also if you have music from MSN Music (before it was discontinued), it apparently will not work with the Zune).Video syncing withe the Zune is possible but is a process. If you have video in MPEG, AVI, DivX, etc. you will have to convert it beforehand (and by convert i mean completely re-encode!). It takes some time, but is easily done using a converter (not included) like Windows Media Encoder 9, [...]So, is the Zune an iPod killer? Not yet, but the Zune has potential. Microsoft got the hard[ware] part right at least. Overall, if you are in need of a new music player and you are not hinged by a particular music store the Zune is a good option. Otherwise, wait. The player is still in its youth and the company is devoted to its success, things will improve. It may be a bit before the Zune is fully functional in the windows environment (i.e. unhinged from the Zune software a bit, and supported by other music stores), but it will undoubtadly happen as the Zune gains popularity and Microsoft continues to navigate the bumps in the road that Apple faced so long ago.
Being that this is a wireless and USB device it is extra easy to install. Just one cable to the USB port. Especially when your USB port is on the front of your computer, like mine.It recognized the Access Point right away and didn't even have to configure much. I just followed the quick install guide and everything was fine.I also thought since it is a USB device it wouldn't transfer data as quickly. I was wrong. Everything was just as fast as the rest of my wireless network. THANK YOU D-Link!
Even though the manual says "Yes, it is waterproof to a depth of 30 meters (100ft). Rain and other normal exposure to water will not effect its operation. You can swim wearing your wristop compouter. However, the wristop Computer is NOT a diving device." i dove to a depth of 50 ft (15meters) and my Suunto Yachstsman completely died !!here is what Suunto said:From: Suunto Help Desk &lt;...>Sent: Tuesday, april 10, 2012 19:19Dear Sir/Madam,thank you for contacting Suunto.The Suunto Yachtsman is not a dive product and you shouldn't take it deeper than 2 meters. The watch is water resistant but it's not water proof, this means that you can take a shower with it and swim, but it should never go deeper than 2 meters, also the buttons of the Yachtsman shouldn't be pressed under waterWith best regards,Suunto Help Desk
I'm very satisfied since I bought this monitor.The reviewer was correct when he pointed out that it does make it a little darker around the top and bottom edges; however I never noticed it until he said this! And I've never had any problems with the springs.Overall, it shows great, setup is a snap, and personally, I love the design. I think its very sophisticated and modern.
Purchased item for daughter for Christmas. Delivery on time, product worked as avertised. She is very pleased with her present.
Great adapter for the Palntronics Vista M22 amplifier. This will definitely pay for itself because you won't need to purchase batteries for the amplifier.
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 thing will not charge anything. It just kept my phone from fully dying. Also when I plugged in my iPod and my phone at the same time, it would shift power from one to another so my electronics kept beeping like I was unplugging the replugging them in. I bought it specifically before a long road trip and it was not helpful in the least as I was using my phone for the GPS and it kept dying.
I got this camera as a gift from my parents, and was delighted to find that for what it is, it worked quite well. It's not a $[...] SLR camera, mind you, but the pictures turned out nicely; very crisp. About a year after I had it, I too got the Flashing "H" of Doom. I followed the instructions in the owner's manual to no avail, fiddled with it, and finally resorted to the internet to find out if other people have had the same problem. From what I've read, it's not worth fixing due to the cost of repairs and the fact that it usually breaks again shortly afterwards. I'm going to save the [$$$] it would cost me to repair it and put it towards something nicer.I would recommend people avoid this camera and purchase something more reliable.
In the past 10 years of using numerous types of computer software this one has to be the worst. Even after reading the entire manual and troubleshooting tips from the website, I have spent hours trying to do things that are very simple in other software - such as simply saving a map that you have put an hour or two into creating. It is a very complicated and frustrating process. I'm sure I will finally figure it out, but I'll have to take detailed notes to be able to do it again!
This NAS device is excellent. It is inexpensive, easy to setup, easy to use and easily attaches to your network. It does everything the advertising says it does and more. It is excellent for backup and even better at storing commonly used files across the network. Worth every penny and more.
I upgraded from a Palm Pilot Pro about 5 years back to a Palm Vx and then again this year to a Tungsten C. The Vx was a very reliable and robust unit (I got the hard case for it which makes it fairly indestructible) and did everything I needed for a long time. The reasons I upgraded were:- colour screen so I could carry pictures and movies of my family with me, and watch DVD and MPEG movies (Tungsten C quality is fantastic for these). The colour also enhances all the applications, especially DateBk5- WiFi just in case I needed to get email whilst away - though so far I've not been anywhere without an internet cafe in range !- expansion slots so I could store and listen to audio MP3s and which alows me to make a complete compressed backup onto the expansion card (so I don't need a laptop with me nowadays as well)- enogh memory to store DocsToGo, Ultralingua (French dictionary), Handbase and a few other apps which I use heavilyUnless you need/want any of this, the Vx will do the basics very well indeed. However, the Tc is pretty good too so far (and I can sync via WiFi anywhere in my house so the cradle I only need for recharging now) and you will certainly find useful things to do with the extra features and memory.
I have had success in using this wireless microphone system, although it can pick up some static on occasion. I WILL note however, that I purchased a second wireless lav to record two individuals at once, and there was horrible interference thus rendering them useless. I have written a review for that product, but just something to keep in mind when purchasing the receiver with this product.
Works well for transferring video from Sony DCR-HC96 toDual layer DVD + R discs via 1394 cable. Excellent play backIn 4.3 and 16.9.
Just what I needed for a great price! This is just what I needed for my canon recorder, the discs work perfectly and it has two rewriteable discs that I can use over and over!
I've had a Garmin GPS for my boat and used it in the back country in the Florida Keys and never ran aground, so when I needed one for the road bought a Garmin. I paid a few dollars more for a better unit and it sure paid off. After I bought and used it in one car, had to sell the car and bought a SUV equipt with a navigation system. Believe it or not, I like the Garmin a whole lot better.
Works great, made with tough cable. heavily insulated to keep line safe from smashing and prevent interference. pinns are very sturdy too. Well worth the extra few bucks for quality.
I had a Canon sureshot for a year and a half before it broke after only a little use. The Pentax offers so much more. I have taken a few photos which have turned out nice. The video indoors - moderate lighting - have come out great. Extra features which the Canon did not have include showing the amount of memory remaining, amount of battery remaining, editing/splicing video, zoom features WHILE recording. And the fact that this camera is waterproof/dust proof is an added bonus. I mainly bought it for the dustproof feature - will probably never use it underwater but won't have to worry about rainy conditions.I've only used the camera one weekend - mainly for video shots but so far I love it. Quality of the video is much better/clearer than the video I took with the Canon in similar lighting conditions.
Like many of you, we have multiple electronic gizmos on the entertainment center (5). We have about as many universal remotes as well. Some work these, other will work those, none will work all.......and finding those codes!@#$. Yeesh. Read reviews on this one, liked what was said. Found good price. WOW! This is easy to use. Works with everything. And in combinations as well! Configure this is minutes, even seconds for new or additional combinations from your PC. No, its not perfect. Has a few minor drawbacks.....small buttons for instance. But is so far ahead of the others that these are not a major problem. Still have those old remotes just in case, but they have resided unused in a box in the corner for months. Bet they never come back out.
I bought the Pixma MP500 last October and was disappointed in it. I called Canon directly and explained the problems I was having. After putting the printer through all kinds of tests, the technician agreed that the printer was faulty and they immediately sent a brand new one. I have been very happy with the new one. It prints and scans perfectly and does a good job with pictures.
This is literally a plastic piece of crap. It cost 150 bucks. Not worth it at all. If you drop this thing by accident it will probably break on you. Feels like a toy micriphone.
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.
Product was received on time and in working condition. Customer service was great. I have complaints with the product or service at all.
"Super-Quick" might be construed a misnomer as the term "Super" would lead one to think "Ultra". It is not an ultra-rapid charger but it is a good product and certainly charges batteries within an acceptable time frame. The two very useful features are its versatility for use worldwide and light, compact build.
This DVD rack looks good, and is easy to put together. The build quality and packaging is pretty good. I've been using one of these for a little over a year, and I haven't had a problem so I decided to buy another one to match. The racks are a little unstable when fully loaded, especially on carpet, but if you use the included anchors and tie them into the wall they won't budge.
After years of using mice it took me a day to get use to the outer ball. The advantage of this is if you have corded trackman like this with a constricted space you don't have to worry about moving your mouse up and down like a madman or woman.I was seriously thinking about getting a wireless one but I hate how batteries would eventually run out. That is a real possibility because it constantly searches for a signal with the ir transceiver, so unless you use rechargeable batteries it would be a pain. Even if you do use rechargeable batteries what then after a certain period of uses it will run out and your forced to buy more thereby creating a bigger footprint of waste.I think you can easily clean the ball out never tried it though by removing the four screws in the bottom. The mouse is lightweight and feels natural. The buttons are slightly curved so it will take awhile to get use to the ball and pressing the buttons especially if you use a mouse for a set period of years.
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.
Many software problems that they could not solve---not for a professional-After months of work on using the program, all was wasted and had to return the software. Printing problems-file conversion problems-half blank screens-it converted and cancelled walls that were exterior converting from interior--Not suggested-lost programs in my computer that the program no longer recognized.
The speakers are very good. They can get very loud but still provide great sound quality. The sub is huge and provides good bass. The only drawback is that the wires that come with the system are not that long. If you have a decent size room you will probably need to by longer wire. But that is easy cause it works with any standard speaker wire and the quality is just as good.
We bought this to use with our Cannon Rebel and it has come in handy many many times.Would highly reccomend.
This is a great device to have if you have a laptop, tablet, ect. Only sugestion I have is to make the prongs retractible so it fits better in my tablet bag ?
I HAVE NO COMPLAIN SO FAR....I DO TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY RIO...STILL LOVING IT...VERY HELPFUL DURING MY EXERCISE.
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.
The description and user photo indicated this would be a two-pack of SD cards, and the photo showed they came with plastic cases. What I received was two individually wrapped SD cards, without cases. Slightly misleading, and I'll add a photo later that will show two separate cards, so people will know what they are getting.Shipping was quick and packing was good. These will be presents so I won't get to use the cards themselves to review.
This is the single worst cable I've ever seen. Severe streaking. Cheap materials. Screws bent on arrival. I honestly don't understand how anyone could even sell this product.
Hello, I purchased this mouse for my mom and it was at a great price. She has no trouble with it and said that it seems a little smaller than her last which is good because she has small hands. She plays online games and has not had the curser go across the screen like some reviewers claim. As soon as Amazon gets more in I will purchase another for my 8 year old. You will not find a better price with this kind of charger.
I'm pretty much a technology idiot but had no problem setting up this printer. The directions are clear and easy to follow. I haven't tried all the functions yet but so far everything I have done has worked well. I would recomend this printer to anyone looking for an all in one at a great price.
It is unfortunate that they do not produce this item anymore. I got one of the few that remain here on Amazon. I use it every day. It is durable and secured. I feel naked without it. If you can get your hands on one, do not let it go. They will become rare soon I am sure.
I like the M stand. I have a dell laptop and it works perfectly. It also gives me more space and helps my neck.
Wonderful addition to the high speed home network. Great speed, easy to configure with web page setup and great for the more advanced user with the telnet connection. Havent had a problem with the hardware. Runs 24/7 without ever having to powering off. As a network consultant its an easy and fast alternative for the SOHO (Small Office Home Office) low-end, all-in-one market. Dont really care for the form factor of the linksys hardware.
I purchased this tablet on April 16, 2007. I do not know what happened for the people who said the tablet does not work, or the drivers stink, because everything has worked perfectly for me.Installation was less than quick for me because I had old Wacom drivers I needed to manually uninstall prior to this installation, but that has nothing to do with this product.I recommend installing the drivers *before* connecting the tablet. The drivers install quickly and easily (right off the disk). I restarted the computer and connected my tablet. Windows notified me that I had to restart my computer again, so I did. After this restart everything was ready to go.The accuracy of the drawing pen is quite good, especially for the price. The software allows you to change the pressure sensitivity and drawing area, as well as setting special function buttons which are located at the top of the pad.If this product used to be bad, it isn't anymore. I have had a really good experience with this. I thought it was too good to be true, but it is true. A 12x9 drawing tablet that works as advertised, for 120$. Fantastic!
My husband bought a Creative Zen Nomad 30GB for Christmas. So far, it's been a blast. I have uploaded 10GB of music onto it so far and it has already made my drive to work so much better. I told my husband I wanted this player after reading about the battery issues of other mp3 players. This one has a huge capacity, good durability so far, great sound quality, and a replacable battery.I found the software to be pretty intuitive--after a few transfers I got the hang of it. It's pretty much drag and drop. The fact that it checks for duplicate files is really nice. The upload rate is really fast with USB 2.0--in a matter of a couple hours I organized and uploaded 2500 files.The player itself is nice and compact. It's a tad heavy given its size, but then again, it IS a portable hard drive. I am being very careful with it because of that--it's not a tape-based system, and I don't think anyone should treat a portable hard drive like this roughly. The case that comes with is helpful, but I'm still being careful.The buttons are laid out in such a way that it makes the player very intuitive to use. Track advance is on one side, while volume is on the other, and the buttons are shaped in such a way that you can find the button you want to press even when you're not looking. The select wheel button takes a bit of a light touch to get it right, but after a short while I got used to it. The screen size is great--it displays all the information I would like to know about a track while playing. It even gives you a count of how many songs are on your player. I think the earbuds that come with are pretty good. They might be a little big for someone with really small ears, but I think the sound quality is great. I have uploaded mp3s that I have downloaded as well as those that I have ripped from my own CDs and have had no problems getting the player to recognize them. It even plays .wav files. One of the things that has always attracted me to Creative is their attention to different styles of sound--you can adjust it so your music sounds like it's being played in a concert hall or live in the same room, so it's amazing how it sounds.I would recommend this player absolutely so far. I will repost another review in a few months just to put in my two cents about durability. All in all, it's a great buy so far for any music junkie!
It's good value for money.I just carry it in my camera bag and it proved to be helpfull in different situations.
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!
This is a splitter, which means one source to two outputsIf you want to do the reverse then you need a switchAmaozn has some toslink switches listed. Seems some people get confused between what a splitter does and what a switch does. They do the opposite.
This printer has been a disaster. I had high hopes and never did get the scanner to work after many hours, weeks and high phone bills w/hp customer support! Apparently the software is NOT compatible w/Windows XP so don't even bother to try it if that's what you have. Save yourself the time and trouble. I wish someone would have warned me!
If you want to take your music on the go, this box makes it easy to store and carry your player, earphones, car charger, and whatever else you need. Yes, I did just call it a box. It has a hard frame to protect your stuff. So it shouldn't be called a "gear bag", it should be called a gear box! Get it? It also has a soft compartmentalized interior.
Installed and connected to my network in no time, no problems at all and has better reception than my previous adapter (Netgear)
I'm very pleased with this product. Very easy setup and it works great. I would recommend this product to anyone needing to add an extra monitor.
We purchased the 1270 for its reproduction quality and have not been disappointed. Black and White and Color Glossy's, plus color mattes look wonderful. To get the most out of the printer you have to almost go through the preferences each time you print. For example making sure that grey-scale/black and white printing are both clicked in the printer preferences, or your B&amp;W stuff will have a tint to it. Photoshop LE is bundled but does not include a printed users guide (buy Photoshop 6 for Dummies, it makes sense of everything) and should be noted. Color ink cartridges do go quickly but when you're as heavy into scrapbooks as my wife and I are you expect that. If you're doing archival at home, this is the ticket. It'll soon be replaced by a model 1280.
I read the reviews here before buying. Music helps me power through my most intense workouts. In the past, I've used Cassette and CD Walkmen, but they have at times been cumbersome. This thing straps to my arm and hangs with me. (A bigger armband would be nice though.) The sound quality is excellent and it can get loud if you want it to. The fact that it only plays in alphabetical order is very easy to work around. I either number the tracks in the order I want to hear them, or just forward/reverse to he song I want to hear. You can also choose to loop a certain part of a track, repeat a track or play tracks at random. I like the rugged, water (sweat) resistant design too. If you're looking for something to listen to get you pumping, I have two words for you. GET ONE! This is the best thing that's happened to workouts since Gatorade!
i did alot research on hdtv before i bought my xbr 2.you see i had a stoke last july and was off for 7 months so i had alot of time.i talked to sony tecs so many times checing to make sure nothing new was coming out in near future.they asurred me it was not. you see i already had sony hdtv,and sony surround for less than 4yrs.and 2yrs.on surround sound.but after 3 months researching and price-watching.i just had to have 40xbr2.so i gave my 28yearold son all sony gear.my daughters were a little upset.well enough of this. i love my xbr with builtin hd tunner,a must for us off-air antenna people.i live in small town in ILLINOIS and get channels as far south as st.louis,mo.and as far north as champaign,il.with my 29.99 wineguard 4400 hdtv antenna i have hookedup from sony uhf/vhf on back of tv, not my directvHDreceiver,it dose not come near as good as sony HD TINNER hook up.oh did i tell ya I have 2 - 29.99 wineguard antennas upstairs on a spitter,1 pointed north and the other south using RG6 cable, not outside but facing a window inside my 2-story house.it works, why,I dont know. and dont buy an exspensieve dvd player unless you can afford it,[BUY A SONY HD BLUE RAY] get you a up-convert sony dvd player and hook up SONY HDMI cable from vidio 8 hdmi input on back of tv to your hdmi out on your up-convert dvd player,if you have everything hooked up like your sony support tec's tell ya,that blue light comes on and you wont beleive how good your dubbed dvds you make come in. make ya want to tell some one.the only thing i dont like about 40xbr2 is how and where they have[angle is bad] the 3 HDMI inputs back and side tv.i told sony tecs i could live with it. I LOVE MY XBR I bought from amazon.com 01/15/07 T-BONE VIRDEN,IL.
I bought this when it first became available, as it was one of the very few options available. I was using it to distribute my dish satellite receiver's hdmi output to 2 TV's. It never quite worked correctly; among other quirks, you had to turn it on *after* the receiver and TV's were on, and you sometimes had to power cycle it multiple times to get the TV's to "sync" up. I'd skip this and look for something else. I'm currently doing just that.
I originally purchased an ATI Radeon 9000 for my computer, but it completely wrecked Windows AND Linux, so I opted to return it to the store and purchase one of these instead. The install on this card was smooth as can be, I have had NO problems at all. The speed increase from my old GeForce2 MX is amazing. On games where I was getting 40fps, I now get 130fps. And the Linux support via the nvidia driver just rocks, crash-free on my X. Overall, an excellent card.
I bought this 2 weeks ago and the cable didnt work i tried to connect my led monitor and didnt give me video signal. and is more expensive to send the cable that buying one here in my country.
Easy to set up, easy to use, and accurate mouse and keyboard responses. I couldn't be happier. Buy without reservation.
I've had the nano for a while now and found a recurrent problem with it....it hangs and requires a reboot (or kick in the azz!)It happens the very first time I listen to anything after synching with iTunes on my computer. I haven't contact support or looked on any of the blogs referencing this issue...my software is updated so if there was a fix from apple it should have been there already...Other than that I love it.
this is one awesome product and the person selling the product was awesome also in sending it on time and in the box totally unopened.....good person to deal with....awesome product.
I just got a nice, big, laptop. Obviously, my smaller laptop bag won't work anymore. That bag held everything - the laptop, power supply, mouse, phone, wallet, a magazine, etc. I wanted something that would do the same for this much, much, MUCH larger laptop.This is the bag. Seriously, it's nice. REALLY nice. Holds my laptop, and not just as an afterthought. The laptop compartment is in the MIDDLE of the bag, not on the outside, and it's well protected. There's room for the power supply, a mouse, your phone, pens, and there's even a separate, removable, pouch that could serve to hold miscellaneous girl stuff (or computer cables). There's zippered compartments, outside compartments, room for lots of goodies.And it looks nice, has feet so it's stable, has handles that are a good length but not too long, and while it's not the lightest thing in the world, neither was my bag for my old laptop.If you need a bag to fit a big Dell laptop, this is the bag.
This is great for travel. It definitely beats the clunky Nikon battery charger complete with a bulky cord that came in the accessory pack to my Nikon Coolpix camera. I can charge the Nikon batteries in this (doesn't have to be Sony) - I like that I can charge four at a time and keep a 3rd set in my camera at the same time. The plug folds back into the unit for easy travel, and the indicator light lets you know when the batteries are charged. Well worth the money.
Not accustomed to products that I can use straight from the box, as I was unwrapping my Cassiopeia E-115 I was prepared for an ordeal, and lots of time consulting manuals &amp; maybe even the 800 number techies. Much to my delight I found that from the moment I hit the ON button, I was actually USING my new pocket-PC rather than playing with it while struggling with a steep learning curveIn fact, the controls &amp; menus of the E-115 are truly easy to use, making a book unnecessary. The Cassiopeia designers have put together an absolutely instinctive product, allowing me to quickly master what I had expected to be the intricacies of menus, not to mention handwriting recognition. Instead, within only a few minutes I was able to enter names into my contact list, add items to my &quot;to do&quot; list, and set appointments in my date book. Later, using auto-Sync to transfer documents and other material to &amp; from my PC &amp; laptop was effortless.Out of the box the audio is high quality, the display crystal clear and the colors vivid, and an easy on-screen adjustment let me fiddle with the contrast settings until they were absolutely right for me. Among my favorite features are that the E-115 turns itself off (after an interval that I can adjust) and again turns itself ON to remind me of an appointment or task with an audible alarm as well as a flashing light. Add the &quot;snooze&quot; button, adjustable to re-remind in intervals from 5 minutes to a week, &amp; the reminder function is an even more powerful feature, and one that is infinitely customizable!I'm an independent contractor who works out of my home, often on the road &amp; as such it's not unusual for me to be found doing paperwork at the table of a restaurant. Prior to this I was lugging around my Compaq Presario and struggling with how to best keep track of what data was on what disc. Now I'm walking around 10 lbs. lighter, &amp; routinely toss the E-115 &amp; its optional bi-fold case into my tote bag for ready access to absolutely EVERYTHING! I'm finding it infinitely easier to make notes, update my schedule &amp; access information on the go. Not that I'm immune to the call of a quick game of solitaire, or random 5 minutes with Pac-man, it remains that this gem is a TOOL, and a powerful one with quick responses.From recording an audio &quot;note to myself&quot; within the body of written a reminder to quickly updating notes on a current project, using the Cassiopeia continues to be the fulfillment of a fantasy. Don't wake me, folks; I'm exceptionally happy with this dream.
Contrary to others' "complaints," I had no difficulty installing my pictures onto the unit. For such a small screen, the quality of the image is surprisingly good.For such a small price - and I did get mine at a special department store/Christmas sail - this is a reasonable purchase...just don't have more than one key attached to the ring.
I used to own a Casio BOSS and loved it.I had a Palm and loved it.I had a Blackberry and loved it.I had a Jornada 565 and loved it.I bought the e740, and well... I hate it.It was reassuring to read these on-line reviews, because it appears that everyone has the same problems that I do.The sad thing is, at this point in time, there is no competition for the device. None.If you want built-in Wifi, 64 megs RAM, and room for extra memory (SD card) AND have a free CF slot for GPS, Modem, etc., this unit delivers.BUT what terrible design!It's akin to a prototype that is not ready to be manufactured.Some examples:Battery Life - One hour of wireless surfing! Terrible. This is a joke. It's so easy to run out of juice, even without wireless.Speaker - Worst of any Pocket PC I've seen.ActiveSync - Drops connections. Very disappointing. I've had more dropped connections in 1 week than in 2 years with my other PocketPCs.Built-in features - Severely lacking. Look at the Jornada.. you could program each button to do different things when they are held down for three seconds, and other such goodies. Not here.Fragility - Really bad. EVERY other PDA nowadays has some form of screen protector. Not this. It's only matter of time before something nasty happens.Ergonomics - Hard to hold. Not very comfortable. What a bizarre design. Awkward.Speed - VERY disappointing. Movies played FLAWLESSLY on my 565. They have TONS of dropped frames on the e740. So much for the 400MHz CPU!CF Card - Seems to be slower than the old Pocket PC's. Also a huge pain to insert. You actually need the stylus!! What's with that?Record button - BEWARE! As a volunteer ambulance tech, I keep this unit on my belt in a case, next to my cell phone. I went to use it midway through my 6 hour shift to write some patient info, and... the battery was DEAD! Reason? That darn record button kept getting hit on my belt. There is no way to disable it. I spoke to Toshiba today.Software stability - None. Seems like I'm always doing a hard reset for one reason or another.Screen - Not as bright as the others, and not uniform. Look closely at night. There is noticeable half-inch vertical striping.Did I mention the Record button draining the batteries?So, my bottom line advice to those people looking to buy a PocketPC.......:If you NEED one now, go for it. However, you WILL be annoyed. You WILL envy your friends who buy one 5 months from now. You WILL agree with me that this is a work-in progress. But, like I said, there is simply no competition when it comes to two card slots and Wi-Fi.If you already have a working device - Please wait!! Please! I HAD to buy this one because I sold my Jornada. So I am pretty much stuck with this annoying Toshiba. But if you have a trusty Palm or Ipaq or Jornada.. W A I T ! Don't run out and but this flawed unit! Wait for "version 2.0"!!I hope this review was helpful to you.
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. =[
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 have been a supporter of the "low end" of the DVD player market, so I tried out the Malata DVD player. Everything was fine for a few weeks, but today it died loading a disk. Nothing was jammed, it just stopped halfway during the loading. After that, it was Dead, Jim. I think that early life failure is an issue for low-end DVD players. Ho hum.
I too had difficulity setting up the product. The "quick start" CD did not work. After several attempts I got the unit to work using the manual configuration. When I tried to access other computers on the wireless I could not "see" any other computer. The Tech said "Call Microsoft" and hung up. Another call found a girl that finally helped me by pointing me to the networking feature of Windows 7. I finally got the system to "see" other computers by generating a Home network.I put my Brothers HL-5230 laser printer on the Dlink and it would not print correctly and only printed the 1st 5 lines. After several calls to tech support I upgraded the Share Port software, another call to tech support resulted in upgrading the firmware in the DIR-655 which of course reset all the previously input settings. Another call to tech support got that problem fixed but the printer still didn't work. The level 2 tech suggested I download the latest printer driver. I did and the Dlink printer still doesn't work. Another call and tech support said I needed a network version of the driver. When you connect a printer the Dlink loads a seperate driver onto your laptop so now you have 2 printer driver, neither of which work! I am taking the product back. If I can't trust the printer to work correctly how could I ever trust the Dlink working correctly with an external disc drive? I spent over 8 hours and 6 phone calls and it still doesn't work! No more Dlink products for me.
I am responding to the question from James TepperSharp LC-37HV4U, April 4, 2004Reviewer: James Tepper (Boonton Township, NJ United States)Those of you that have purchased a HDTV, regardless of whether a Plasma or a LCD should strongly consider using 2 cable boxes. The first, a regular definition cable box for low def signals (also known as NTSC - broadcast for 95% of all channels) and another HDTV box for the HDTV signals (A.K.A. ATSC).The difference is very very significant. The problem with viewing a regular definition signal through a HDTV cable box is that the HDTV cable box "up converts" the regular TV signal to a high definition signal. This up covert is being done by a very cheap $200 box, not a high end video processor (AKA "scaler" or Faroudja, etc. which costs at least $5,000).Low definition signals look very good on your HDTV set through a standard defination box (AKA NTSC). High Def looks extraordinary.I rented a second box through Cablevision for an extra $5 per month. It's well worth it. The Sony box is the best for low definition. For high def, they only offer the Scientific Atlanta 7200HD which works fine.
I bought the laptop a year ago. After two weeks the computer would crash at random times. I thought adding more Ram would help so I upgraded to 2 gigs.....still happened. I called tech support and they told me to reinstall vista. I did this and the problems still occured. I then sent the laptop back to Toshiba for service....problem not fixed. The warranty has now expired and this piece of junk is worse now than ever. The computer has crashed 28 times this month (Aug 08) I would give this laptop 0 stars if possible. Save your money!!!!!!
I have used this a couple of times with my batteries and have had no problem. I do wait until the batteries are completely exhausted before recharging. I've never used the charger just to "refresh" the batteries. My only suggestion is a better way to tell you the batteries are charged. There is a blinking light on the charger and I think it should stop blinking when they are fully charged similar to a cell phone.
This is a fantastic machine. We have been using it in our home office for several months now and have had zero problems. The only negative point that I can make is that it takes up a lot of desk space, but it more than makes up for itself.
Have been waiting for two years for price to come down on DV camcorders, and still wanted to do analog to digital encoding for old Hi8 and VHS tapes. This unit is the best I have found so far, and I have been using it on the road for the last 4 weeks without problems. Reliable hardware, intuitive on-screen menus, makes shooting, playback and dubbing a snap. And did I mention the weight, barely more than a digital camera? I also purchased Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD for capture and DVD burning: what used to take me 2 hours in encoding and editing takes me about 30 min, with a better end product.
'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!!!!!!!!!
Not sure what the other users are seeing. I have used the MPVR before from Aiptek and this product is even better. Takes great video and great pictures. Very pleased with the product. Possibly other users aren't using the auto focus properly? It did take a few tries to get used to but worked like a charm.
The product itself is very satisfying. The sound quality is great. The speakers are small and cute, but powerful. If I don't switch it off at night, the blue light gets really annoying, but other than that everything's great !!It's just that I bought this when Free shipping was offered and for some reason was still made to pay for shipping :(
Was mine a defective unit ?put fresh battery in .. read instructions, do use binoculars on a regular basis I know how to set eye piece. This unit had green screen . thats a period .Worked when IR was on. Which leaves a RED BEACON for anyone to see You.Used with cresent moon and starlight. green screen..without IR.I called Company bought through Amazon and will be returning this unit.Seems there will be no problem returning unit, though cost of return shipping.But I don't have a night vision device which I was looking forward to using.So back to reading alot of reviews again, or maybe ill just eat alot of carrotshope my eyesight improves...
IT IS JUST PERFECT. EVERYONE IN THE HOUSE IS HAPPY NOW. WE ALL HAVE INTERNET AT THE SAME TIME.
I received this item FAST...3 days. It is very durable and looks good too. I am very satisfied with it. Lots of room inside with heavy duty dividers and foam to cusion. The locking feature is nice. Very good product and great company to buy from.
The sound quality was poor to begin with but after several months of use I couldn't even understand my messages anymore. The machine also has a habit of erasing my outgoing message and replacing it with it's automated factory message
The RAM that I purchased was exactly what I needed and it worked perfectly and the price was reasonable. I am well pleased with everything with my purchase
The price is too good to be true. I barely began to use this ink cartridge before it ran out. I printed out maybe 25-30 sheets with it. Combined with the shipping costs this cheap alternative isn't worth it.
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.)
I love the folding handle and retractable cord. It drys your hair fast too. I wish the dryer itself was a little more portable for travel but it is still very nice!
Don't waste your money. This dual-mode mouse / trackball is a piece of junk. Following the instructions, the device does not properly switch to trackball mode.
After reviewing alot of other 2-way radios, I chose this one . I am very happy with its performance. The details that were given on it, were just as they said. While we were on a cruise, we were able to keep intouch with each other with no problems. Thank you
I just got this camera this month and I love it. I have another Minolta digital as well (good quality) and this one is small, you can fit it into a pocket, its lightweight, easy to use and navigate the menu, battery life seems to be good, and it has a quick start up so you don't miss opportunities waiting for it to be &quot;ready&quot;. You can also snap a few shots in a row without much delay at all. Takes great quality photos, the 30 second video is great for quick shots of the kids when they say &quot;Look at me!&quot;
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.
I've been using Koss "The Plug" headphones for 4 years now and have been through a couple of pairs, but after buying this newest one I am disappointed. It does'nt sound the same as the pairs i had before and the higher pitched sounds hurt my ears, I've tried lowering the treble but that does not help.Before I had always given excellent reviews for the plug but now i cant.I would say look elsewhere if you are used to the Koss Plugs manufactured in years past.
J&aacute; faz um ano que comprei o aparelho e ele continua funcionando como um novo.Aqui no Brasil por causa do sistema de cor &eacute; necess&aacute;rio fazer uma pequena manuteno para que o aparelho entenda o sistema PAL-M. Quando mandei meu Panasonic para a assistncia t&eacute;cnica, estava carregando-o na garupa da moto e sofri um pequeno acidente. O aparelho saiu voando e deslizou pelo asfalto, protegido apenas pelo pl&aacute;stico bolha.Ao chegar em casa, para minha surpresa, o aparelho funcionou normalmente, utilizo-o diariamente para gravao de alguns programas de TV que no consigo assistir e j&aacute; converti cerca de 100 filmes que tinha em VHS para DVD.A programao mostra-se extremamente f&aacute;cil, o &uacute;nico por&eacute;m fica por conta da temperatura do aparelho quando em funcionamento, que &eacute; bem alta.
I have been using my PAP3K virtually every day at the gym for the last 18 months and it has always worked reliably. The belt clip sucks, but I just took a lanyard from a trade show badge and clipped it to that. I can walk/jog/run, bike, row, use the nautilus equipment, and a whole variety of other equipment without fear of the thing getting damaged. Heck, it's even water resitant enough to take out to the local water park during the summer and float around the tube pool. I added an extra 64Meg when I bought mine and used it this past summer for a 15K walk-a-thon. Using WMAs at 96KBit, I loaded enough music to see me through the walk without any repeats.It is really ashamed that Intel decided to get out of the end-consumer products. If this is an example of what they could do the first time out, I'd really love to see what they could have done given time to improve upon it.
I bought this Walkman for the sole reason of owning one for the first time that came with TV tuner, and I was a little disappointed at what it had to offer. But first let me get to its high points. The first great thing about it is its 35 preset stations. That's amazing, with seven offered for TV, seven for AM, and 21 for FM. They're all very easy to set. Then it has for tape two different types of settings, normal setting and Cr02/Metal setting in case you have those kind of tapes. There's also a hold button that comes in very handy to keep yourself from accidently turning on the walkman and draining the battery. And there's the AVLS that lowers the volume instantly when you change from tape from tuner, and the MEGABASS, which greatly enhances the bass, provided you have a good headphone system. It even comes with a leather case in which you place the walkman inside. The leather case comes with a belt clip on it, which was kind of strange since it would have been better if the belt clip was on the Walkman instead. Now for the setbacks. The advertisement said the Walkman lasts around 25 hours playback, but it feels more like 14 to 15 hours playback before the batteries run dry. I guess it depends on the kind of battery you buy. Also the leather case is nice but it's an awful hassle if you decide to switch or changeover tapes while the leather case is on. You have to unstrap it, unplug the headphone, pull it out and put in or changeover the tape, then strap it and plug the headphone back in. A nice feature would have been a zipper where the cassette opener was so that way all you had to do was zip it open and zip it closed, but maybe they'll do it next time. And now for the TV tuner. It is nice to hear TV channels now on the Walkman, but only if you don't mind being able to hear one clearly, and the rest really grainy. I have tried every possible position, but for some reason my Walkman only picks up one channel very well, but the rest really bad or not at all. I don't know, but it sort of set me back because I bought the thing for the TV tuner in the first place. But overall it's still a nice Walkman, with four modes of entertainment that'll keep you entertained in the long run, for a mid-average price.
I have been using this product for 2 weeks now. I really like the keyboard , it works flawlessly , if you dont bother about the battery stuff. But the mouse is really bad. It consumes a lot of battery, the first pair lasted me 5 days as i am a programmer.The mouse hangs up , even though the key board works, so I have to shut down the computer and restart it. The keyboard so far seems to be out of problem.I would not recommend this product for intensive computer users. Unless they want to keep on changing batteries every alternate weeks. And secondly if you have a patience to reeboot when even the mouse stops working. ...Over All , the product is still in the infant stage of development. hopefully they may come out with some rechargable keboards and mouse in the future just like our cordless phones.This product really S U C K S
I got this model 3 weeks ago and so far its been fantastic. Itunes works very easily and its very user friendly. But like most things theres room for improvement. The screen scratches way too easy and its ridiculous how you have to get video files onto it. Spend the extra bucks on a case saves you alot of trouble later. Overall a good product...so far.
I bought this before a trip to Italy and it did not work at all. Many of my housemates had the same issue with other converters, it is probably better to buy one there (or use one that's probably been left behind where you'll be staying.)
They are cheap, and a heavier build than cheap generics. They may also contain better shielding, as these don't induce hum. A good buy.
I am having the same problem, and I just got mine 3 days ago now. It got a blank screen 3 times now, and the only way for me to repair it is pushing down on the power button and forcing it to shut down. After that, I can restart it again.I bought this notebook laptop to go to college with, but I don't think it's very reliable. I don't know what I'm going to do. I'm going to call Toshiba tech support, but I've read at many places that people are still getting the same "blank" screen problem even after updating and installing the BIOS and graphics card. If the tech and support are just going to tell me to update the BIOS or update the graphics card, then I'm not even going to try it and return it.I leave for college in just 3 days, so I seriously need a laptop that will last me for about 4-5 years, and longer than that.DON'T BUY this laptop, because as I have read through many websites and support forums, it seems that a lot of these laptops of Toshiba are having this problem. Either than the blank screen problem, the laptop works perfectly fine.But if I'm going to be writing a very important paper and then it goes to a blank screen, I will definitely be angry if that happened. I think I'm going to go for an HP, Sony, or buy a Dell laptop instead. The brands that are the most reliable. I thought Toshiba was a reliable and good brand to buy from, but I was wrongly informed. I really think they should have a recall on these products.
Now that the Zune line has pretty much died off these accessories are finally worth your money! At $80 it wasn't worth it, but for $7? Yeah it's perfect. It works with the Zune HD too, provided that the charger is plugged in. You may have to dock and redock the device several times before it finally catches. The remote works for volume and previous/next track purposes. You cannot scroll through menus and screens, though. The battery also must be replaced in the remote for it to work. SInce this prouct is 6 years old, so are the batteries.
This is actually a great little remote. Where it fails is in the documentation. On the package there is no mention of this but in the manual it says that it does not support remotes that use radio frequency, ultrasonic or are wired directly. The manual also seems to imply that the learning function is limited to just 4 keys (L1 to L4). But you can actually map the learning functions to just about all the keys on the remote. Add in a backlighted display, control of 8 devices with support for home theatre features all rolled up in a remote that's comfortable to hold and you've got a great deal that won't dent your wallet. My only real pet peeve about All 4 One remotes is that they require 4 AAA batteries. I'd love to see them go to AA batteries like almost every other remote uses but I'm sure someone is paying them to drive the demand for AAA batteries. ;)
I have owned this model for around 6 years and it is flawless. The picture quality is every bit as good as any plasma, as far as I am concerned. I didn't need to have it mounted, and I feel like I have a screening room right in my own apartment. I live in a small apartment, but it works great. You can move it around easily because it is not heavy. For the price, it really is outstanding.
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 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
Product look good for the picture. I recevied quickly in 3 days. When I order my product. the specification say audio/video input. when I open and test. I can only use one rca cable for video.. I can't not get sound out. but the screen and control have volume up and down... Need to description detain... wrong information about audio/video input.
The IPOD is the greatest MP3 player available. The old one was good (relativley small, lotsa space). The new one however is great. 15gb hardrive that small and light?!?! How amazing. Plus the sound quality is excellent. There are 2 major complains with this MP3 player. I feel the need to address them. The first one is that its expensive. COME ON FOLKS!!! You get what you pay for. The only other hard drive MP3 player that has these features is the nomad 2 and 3. However they are huge and weigh a lot. This is mean for portability. It still amazes me. The next closet thing too it is the zen, which is 100 dollars less, but does not have nearly as many features and is bigger. The second issue many peopel complain about is the fact that it is hard to use with windows. I have a windows computer as well as a Mac. I can use both. When you plug it into windows, it comes up as a harddrive. All you have to do is transfer the files. Same thing wiht Mac. Plus, it is an APPLE product. Made for APPLES. I guarantee you that if you look at half the other MP3 players out there, they have NO compatability with macs. This one does, and even goes a step further with providing compatability with PC. Thats the reason why its more friendly with macs as opposed to PC's. Sound qualilty is excellent through the ear buds. I thought that would be the first thing I would need to upgrade, but that isnt so. The only complaint I have with the product is that I wish it came with a removable battery. Tho it states there is no memory, within a couple of years, it WILL deplete. This makes me conscious. I recommend buying the apple care warranty wiht it, makes it much better. Will replace unit when the battery goes down. Other than that, its a great unit at an OK price. Nothing Less.
Just found one of these orphaned on the street.It works great. I dropped in a 24/172 DVD-Audio of Alan Parson's "I Robot" and it sounds like nothing I've ever heard before. This is a keeper.
This Door Intercom/Viewing System is great since it is easy to talk to people on the other side of the door, as well as see them. For security purposes, being able to talk to someone BEFORE opening the door is very important for safety. The buzzer also is great since it alerts you immediately that someone is at your door.
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.
This is so easy to set up and even easier to use! My wife can't seem to remember that the cable box controls the channel not the TV. Now we don't have to worry about that. All the functions are as simple as two button clicks away. The motion sensing light is pretty cool too.The only down sides to this are the primary button arrangement, screen size, and the lack of easy programing of deep menu functions. I think the activity selection buttons are to small for bottons that are used so often. I would also like to see a bigger screen. Some functions for the TV or stereo are more dificult to program. For instance to change the sound field effect fo the stereo or to change the screen aspect on the TV. These functions are simple on the TV or stereos' native remote and not so simple on the Harmony 550.Overall a great remote for a great price. We may get another for the bedroom in a couple of months.
I needed an amplifier for my Comcast cable which is split into eight junctions and it totally improved my signal especially the CW and Fox if you live in the Bay Area you will know what I mean and when you call Comcast those jackasses always say you have your own stuff wired up wrong. I tried an amplifier from Lowe's made by Philips but it just didn't have enought juice.I only gave 4 stars because my unit didn't come with instructions and the guy answering the phone told me how the unit works but was kind of leary like I was the Feds or something. The unit itself is tiny, slightly larger than a 4X6 picture but it does the job and stays cool because it is on 24/7. When you look at the picture on Amazon in the lower left hand corner at about 7 o'clock there is a shiny silver bolt but it is really an opening, that is where you insert your tiny, flat screw driver to make adjustments clockwise for more power and counter clockwise for less power. It will click at the end which means there is no more adjustment allowed and it also prevents you from damaging the unit.If you get buzzing when words are streaming across the screen then you need to back off the power otherwise no problems with this amplifier.Great little unit for the price especially when you look at what is available.
Although not in the same class as Dave Wolverton's best book, his other books are more serious and therefore far more thought provoking, this techno/fantasy adventure shows what a clearly superior creative imagination can do in the genre of this type. Easily mixing medieval settings (nobility, inns, highwaymen) with BUG eyed monsters of the (most horrible kind), amazing futuristic computer technology (a cape which enhances the protagonists fighting capability via neuromuscular control etc.), and the quest of the breathtakingly beautiful &amp; desirable Everyn (whose pheromones causes every male to fall in love with &amp; protect her) Wolverton takes the reader on an exhilarating journey. It's non stop escapist literature for the young person in all of us. If you like this book be sure to read &quot;Serpent Catch&quot;, &quot;Path of the Hero&quot;, and the magnificent &quot;On My Way to Paradise&quot;
I'm abusing my point-and-shoots a lot. Taking them to mountains, in a bad weather, occasionally dropping them - it's a miracle they still work. But a common problem with them - lenses got dirty. I tried everything: solutions, cloth, even napkins - nothing helped. LensPEN did the job.Just another little helper I wish I knew long ago it existed.
This is a great product, I like it much better than an IPOD and it is a lot less expensive.
The other review is correct. If you go to the Pioneer website they do not have it listed as a model they sell. They did, however, sell a model called the DV-393S, which looks amazingly similar. I bought this in Japan and it does a fair job of viewing multi-region, but not multi-format.
The mono pod that I picked up for my digital camera works great. It comes in hand for those slow speed shoots and the telephoto shots that need to be steadied. It is not a replacement for a tripod but works well in the range it was designed for.
If you are considering this lens for purchase, please read some reviews, check the MTF chart, and then borrow the lens from a rental shop for a trial because pictures taken with this lens will give you a better idea why everyone, or almost everyone, sings praises for this lens. This lens is considered as one of the best lenses Canon makes and its optics and build quality justify the claim. After you have scrutinized the pictures taken with the rented lens, think if you are ready to spend $1500 on a lens that might outlive you. Here are some pointers to help you make the decision.There are two principal reasons you should consider this lens for -1)Amazing sharpness: The images are razor sharp. It is so sharp at its best(lets say f/5.6) that even Photoshop cannot improve the sharpness.2)Photography without flash: Lets say you have a poorly lit or an almost dark subject which you want to shoot without flash. Do not worry! Put the aperture to f/1.4 and voila! You got yourself a photograph where the subject appears perfectly illuminated . If you cannot trust your eyes for focusing (oh wait! You cannot even see the subject clearly in the dark!) use "Auto focus". Auto focus of this lens is very smooth and the USM is terrific.In my view, there are two additional but less pressing reasons to own this lens -1)Focal length- I use a crop sensor, and the 35mm becomes equivalent to 56mm which is a very fitting focal length for general purpose photography. Ranging from close-up, portraits to landscape everything can be covered by it.2) The bokeh it produces is very smooth and buttery.I have not mentioned the contrast and the color saturation because the suffix "L" gives away that secret.Is there a reason for which you should think twice before purchasing it ?YES!1)This lens produces chromatic aberrations at higher apertures. In case of back-lit subjects it sometimes produces chromatic aberrations even at f/5.6. Initially I thought I got a bad copy but I later confirmed that chroma aberration is a problem with this lens.2)Also, check the focusing ability of the copy you are planning to get, preferably before purchase, by taking pictures of a stationary object using aperture f/1.4, from a distance (e.g. 5 - 8 ft). You can also use a focus chart to obtain better results from such tests. Among the two copies of this lens I tested, one always back-focused at f/1.4. However, some Canon cameras do have an in-built focus adjustment mechanism (micro-adjustment). If you own one of them (7D, 5D and 1D), you will just have to adjust the focus slightly.Having said all these, I think I will buy this lens again if I have to, because nothing else beats all of its pluses, whereas the close competitors share or even exceed its negatives. Please keep in mind that this lens or any other prime or zoom lens for that matter, is not perfect. It is extremely hard to design a great lens, and best lenses are often custom-manufactured by lens designers, and are priced well over $1500.Let me know if you need any information and I will be happy to share my experience of this lens.
It really works. The LensPen is simple, light weight, inexpensive, and it cleans photographic glass so well.The carbon fiber brush side sweeps away dust and other particulate on lenses. If there are smudges, fingerprints, water marks, or other marks on the glass; the flat side rubs those right off the lens. It's important to remove grit or dust before using the flat side. There is a chance trapped grit could scratch the lens.This is the most perfect lens cleaning device.
The batteries are the worst re-chargeable batteries ever! I don't recommend buying this product unless you are only buying the charger.The charger works on other re-chargeable batteries and I recommend buying the "Duracell" brand. They seem to last longer than any other ones I have tried.I only purchased this product because I bought the "GolfLogix" GPS device and it was recommended by Amazon as a great buy together.
I purchased this telescope for my son but he had such a hard time finding anything to focus on. Very hard to use
I installed this for the system in my car and it works as it should. Monster is great quality and I never have to worry about blowing this one.
Fly quite a bit, and don't like the airline free earphones. This was a great fix at a great price for that problem.
I love it. The best purchase (and the most expensive) I've ever made on Amazon.com. Search the web and you'll find thousands of great reviews on this TV so I'll only mention a few things. First the home deliver was fast, courteous, and on time. Second, most features have already been covered but I really like the USB port. It allows me to quickly download some music on a thumb drive/memory stick and instantly play it back through the on screen menu. I must also mention that I have invested a lot of money in my sound system so I don't use the mediocre TV speakers. I still can't this TV cheaper through a local merchant.
I am very impressed with the sound quality of the Ear buds. The bass response is suburb and the mids and highs are excellent. It took a little while to get used to the way they fit your ears. The most difficult part was finding the tip that fits your ear comfortably and issolates the sound. Try all the tips in the case before you judge these. If the tip is too large or too small, you will not get the seal and the bass response will suffer.Overall, these are excellent.
Bought this item for my son for xmas. He is very pleased with this item. It holds all of his things that he needs for his laptop.
It was smart of Apple to release this Beta version of the iPad under an assumed name. I was a little disappointed that there is no phone or camera functionality but the big-easy-to-see buttons makes it so much easier to use than an iPhone albeit much less convenient. I'm a grandmother of 27 kids so it's great that I can finally have something in common with my grand-kids and can test-message it up without having to put on my bi-focals, you dig?I can't wait for the next version to come out in a month so I can wait in line and buy that too. I'll buy anything Apple because I MUST have it cause it's MINE! I'd sell half of my grand-kids to buy an iCar if they ever made one (or stole the idea from someone else)."The New iPad; it's an iPhone your grandmother can use."
Soon I suspect that CD players, now becoming as obsolete as turntables, will be eliminated even from automobiles. So if yours is a CD-heavy collection, the Tivoli CD player is a solid value. I can guess that there are complaints about slow and erratic performance, but unlike personal portable CD players, this one has gone the distance. [Tip: When the going is dicy, unplug it for a few moments and replug.]Just a couple of alerts: Tivoli prices them between three and four hundred, depending upon finishes. I still fail to see any differences in the two Black/Silver models except the price--one is a hundred more.2nd major alert: Tivoli is scrambling to catch up with the enormous revolution in the way people now listen to music--a sea change that the average guy has yet to grasp. LPs, CDs, full-frequency sound sources such as that from clean and powerful FM transmitters--all of that is being replaced by internet sound (a mere ten years ago internet audio was tantamount to 2 Dixie cups and a string). Internet audio, in turn, has made it possible for listeners to store their entire collections in "Clouds" and, in effect, to carry it with them on their smart phone or other device. Wires are out--replaced by Bluetooth and a couple of other technologies like Apple's Airplay (wireless can still be erratic and undependable, except for the measurable inferior quality of the audio). Of course the audio of both internet transmissions and wireless connectivity is not as good, but few people seem to notice, especially in the guitar-driven vocal ensembles that most listen to.So Tivoli is being forced to compromise quality and become less traditional and conservative in order to survive. But you can be the winner. Ignore their plastic devices (the iPal was my first major disappointment from this company). Instead, go to their site and be on the look-out for steep discounts on the quality components. Consider, instead of this CD player, the one that's part of a complete stereo system with clock radio and inputs for iPods. Ignore the reviews that say nothing about classical music or mainstream jazz (where discernment of walking bass pitches and shimmering brilliant ride cymbal is paramount). Chances are the negative reviews are from younger writers who listen mainly to their favorite rock bands since the '60s. But good audio is about more than power in the mid-range and some thumping in the bass. It's about the "accurate" representations of the many orchestral colors in a many shaded palette that's true to the original audio source--that's being utterly faithful to the original sound, that's "High Fidelity.: The Tivoli traditional Hi Fi System is 2nd to none. The problem is deciding whether to put it on your nightstand (as clock radio on steroids) or in the living room, where it can convert your entire 2-story into a concert hall.As for internet sound, Bluetooth and Air Play, and Clouds all over the place--go for it, if you plan on living forever. Otherwise, take the little of it that is immediately useful (say, an iPod Nano for playing your downloaded music files on trips). Much of the rest, when you look into it closely, has not improved the quality of life for chronically plugged-in Americans. (Certainly, more people are not discovering the Berg Violin Concerto or the Bartok string quartets.)
This is a very good headset, small, good sound & very good price, I can't believe who pays hundreds of $$$ for headsets, because all Speakers lose sound quality overtime.
My kids are in competitive Tae Kwon Do. I have now used the camera my wife gave me one year ago at several tournaments. It is able to stop action and take great shots even in low lighting. Now, we tried it when we went skiing and it also worked great in the glare conditions of the snow. I bought a monopod that worked real well to stabalize and I use software called PhotoFinale to crop and share the photos.One year into the usage I am still looking forward to each chance I get to play with this "toy".Next options: battery grip, flash diffuser, extra remote flash...
Pleased with the value of this purchase. There's nothing flashy about this device, it works as advertised. I did notice that you need to keep the volume of your device at about half to avoid distortion. I do get some static, but live in a metropolitan area.
writing this review 2 years later. excellent product. has mounting holes that I was able to use to mount in my trunk. near the amp. Offered a good clean install. Trunk looks beautiful, professionallly done yet again. would highly recommend. 2nd time using soundgate products. pleased yet again
I have always wanted this flash, and it has worked as expected.Excellent as a fill-in or bounced flash operation.Recommend it to anyone that wants a flash for their E-1,E300,E500 or E510.It was at a great price too!
Memory was received with 2 day prime shipping. Installed and computer recognized immediately and has been working as expected. Would buy again.
I love my new ipod after my last one got stolen I was going insane without my portable music and now that I have a nano which is a great size I get to listen to my pimsleur courses on the move; something I can't sit down and do at home. I highly recommend it to everyone.
I debated wether or not to buy a small USB stick of 64gig or a new Ducati... this memory stick won over!
This Motorola signal booster did the trick. Analog pictures are richer and digital pictures are richer and stable. Good product, worth the money!
This mouse its great! Smooth movement, changeable weights for your preference, extra mouse button, & on the fly sensitivity buttons!! It also feels like a CORDLESS mouse!!! This mouse is perfect for gamers or anyone who wants a top of the line mouse!
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.
This is by far the best one I have ever purchased, I got mine right here on Amazon, everytime I have purchased any SMC product I have been very happy with the results, I recommend this 10/100 adaptor highly
Honda dashboard wasn't as cooperative, but this harness worked great to attach the aftermarket radio.This item requires butt connectors or soldering and heat shrink.
I think this is a great case. It's a hard case, so the product is very protected. There is additional padding inside which surrounds the camera. I bought it for a Panasonic TZ3 and it fits nicely. It's a snug fit, without much room for extras (there is a pocket for another card, but an extra battery probably won't fit.) Just what I was looking for, but if you need to carry accessories, this won't be the case for you.
This is a quality printer at a great price. I work from my home-office and use it mainly for presentations and printing photographs. It does a great job with my presentations and also prints near professional photos.Setup is quite simple as long as you follow the instructions provided.I like the fact that you can replace individual color cartridges rather than have to replace all the colors when one runs out. The cartridges are also not that expensive.The printer looks sleek and does a decent job of scanning.I own a Canon digital camera and love the fact that I can plug it right into the printer and view the images on the screen.I would highly recommend this printer and am very happy with my purchase!
They pick up the noise from electrical currents as soon as you turn them on. Most annoying sound, TRASH.
We use this for navigation whle fishing and boat camping in southeast Alaska. Even though it has a small screeen, it serves us very well, and we like how easy it is to take in and out of the boat, which would allow us to use it on the highways if we had any. User interface is fairly simple and installtion was a snap if you know anything about wiring diagrams and splicing wires into existing electrical or established fuse panels. Really not hard at all. Built-in Antenna makes it even easier but could limit reception in some vessels.While I give the unit a solid 4 stars for it's function, ease of use, portability, battery life and overall features, I do have a couple gripes. 1) The power cable is hard to insert when the unit is in the mounting device... very little clearance between the mount and the plug. and 2) while not a complaint about the product per se - I really don't like how the maker - Garmin - nickel and dimes you to actually get up and running. And nickel and dime is a gross understatement. After paying for the unit, you can expect to spend another $ 200 on software and storage for your desired application. Garmin Blue Charts and a proprietary storage device ended up bringing the total of this little package to almost $800, which I think is deliberately over-priced. The safety of my family is well worth the money but I think Garmin thinks much too much of its products.
This unit has everything I was looking for: alarm clock, sleep mode, USB/SD reader, MP3 player. The sound is better than expected at this price and type of device. I purchased this item approx. one year ago.HOWEVER, the unit keeps locking up at random times for no apparent reason. I purchased this for my kid's room and use it to play music all night. I did not have any problems with it at the beginning. After a few weeks of use, it started locking up but I could re-boot it and get back to business - annoying but could work around it. In later weeks, the frequency of the lock ups increased. I dealt with it as normal: shut off the main switch on the back of the unit, wait 20 - 30 seconds, then turn it back on and keep using it.Now, the unit locks up but turning it off and then on does not bring the unit back to life. I have to leave it off for some time, sometimes minutes, sometimes many hours before the unit is operational again.I looked in Coby's website for a firmware update but none is available. It's really unfortunate that this unit is not more dependable in operation because there was no similar product available back then. It has now become a frustrating experience to have to work around its lock-ups so often (in a daily basis).Needless to say, I cannot recommend this product...
I purchased this router a few days ago, and I'm stunned by how easy it was to set up. I use high-speed internet access, and I wanted to be able to share the line with another home computer. By reading the instructions that came with the router, I was able to install everything in about 15 minutes. This is pretty amazing, since the internet provider I use normally requires a software program to log into it. All I did was enter the login information into the web-based interface, connect the cables, and both computers had seamless high-speed internet access. The case is made of metal, and it operates silently. The lights on the front offer useful information, like informing me the LAN card in my older system offered only 10MBPS rather than 100MBPS, like the newer system, and telling me when the computers are turned on and accessing the internet. The built-in switch is great, too. It lets you create a home network without needing to purchase anything else. So now my computers have fast access to both the internet and each other. What really sold me on this product was reading about the problems people had with different routers in the high-speed newsgroup. Apparently Netgear has excellent and speedy customer service, while its main competitor in this product line has very slow and quite unhelpful customer service. (This last point should be taken with a grain of salt, since it is second-hand information, and I had no need to call Netgear's customer support.) Also, if it matters to anyone, Netgear is owned by Nortel, which is known for excellent products in its own right. I couldn't be happier! Highly recommended for small SOHO networks of four computers or less.
these are great dvd rw's worth the money i used them for vista 64 bit and unbuntu 64 bit and had no problems
This is the best illuminated keyboard out there. Only thing i don't like is the low height of the keys but i quickly got used to it and love it.
I bought a Panasonic TV in June. It has Internet access. I was never able to get it to connect to the Internet. I replaced one Cisco router with another. I called Cisco tech support. Awful. I bought the D Link router and had it up and running in ten minutes.I'll never buy another Cisco product.
I bought this CD player for 100 bucks, and it was the worst thing I ever did. First of all, if the CD has a tiny scratch on it, it won't play it at all. Seacond, it uses sooooo many batteries. I think i put in batteries every other day for this worthless thing. And thirdly, the damn ESP doesn't work. When i try to run it, it makes the CD that i'm listening to very choppy, so i have to turn the ESP off to make it sound normal. If i rotate the CD while it's playing, it will skip. That's how bad it plays. It is the worst player on the market, i don't know why they would ever sell such a thing like this.
I love the sound it has.. this is great! It is the a great added to my band. My friends couldnt believe the sound it has.
After using this blow dryer at a Renaissance Hotel, I was surprised at how soft it made my hair feel with absolutely no frizz. Another plus, it also dried my medium-textured straight hair very quickly. The retractable cord is very convenient as well as its ability to fold. The included concentrator does a great job of drying your roots fast. I loved this blow dryer so much, I bought my daughter one for her college dorm, and she loves it too. Thank you Andis!
I bought this unit about three weeks ago and it seems to work great. The only reason I gave it a four star is because I have not recorded on it yet, so I don't know how well it records, other then that I'm very happy with it.
This is as good product. The leather is excellent. If I were manufacturing this item,I would come up with a better closure than snaps. I'm afraid the snaps could damage the CDs.
Great product. Looks good, and doesn't take up much space. Can handle several laptops, a desktop at once along with an I pad. Delivers as expected. Would recommend this.
Dont buy these. They are extemely wonderful and will cause extreme joy. You may lose your social life due to constant obsession with these earphones. They are very unique and well designed for the price. I have the triple fi 10's and the UE-11 custom earphones (nothing can top these $1100). I have a pair of these top-of-the-line and you definitely dont want to buy these at all. The great thing about these EB earphones is that the cable is replaceable and I dont think there is any other earphone mfr that has detachable cables. They wear out eventually by twists and bends. Usually you end up a somewhat cable crossing sound where one earphone goes out. UE's are the very best. IF you f**k them up just return them and get a free pair. I have several freebies in a period of 6 months of heavy use. I have been using UE's for over ten years. I DJ alot and I use these as my reference monitors in my sets (particularly the UE-11's)and they are are wonderful. You can read the previous reviews on these but most of these people are plain casual listeners. If they complain and complain just ignore them. Better yet, DO NOT BUY THESE!
Bought it refurbished for about $20. The web-cam itself is "like new" and works exactly as expected. It includes a focus control and electronic zoom and pan that work fine. The picture quality is good. It even includes a face follower, which works, but it's to disorienting to actually use.It came without the original packaging, manuals or CD. No problem. I downloaded what I needed from Logitech.
I purchased this product for a Physiology lecture of about 150 students. I sit in the second row with the professor being only about 10 feet in front of me, and let me tell you this recorder is nothing but a piece of junk! Where should I start?! Well, first off I am going to comment on the sound quality. I had to put it on HQ (high quality) and it could barely pick up the professors voice. The whole recording sounded like a crumpling mess! The package advertises up to 8 hours of digital recording, but when you have to use the HQ setting, I could not even get three full lectures out of it, a total of 2.5 hours. I was a little set back by the inefficiency of this task. I could deal with it because it came with some handy software that I could use to easily transfer the lecture to my computer. Nope, not a slight chance that the software would work! I should have listened to the reviews before I made the purchase, but no one had specifically listed what the software would not work with, so I figured I would give it a try. Before I made the purchase I even made sure that I asked the manager at Staples if she had heard of any problems; she told me no. Well, the software did not work with Microsoft XP Home or Office edition! Panasonic website and customer service is lowsy, so I am happy to say that I returned the little sucker! I consider myself an educated consumer (although I did not make the best of judgements on this purchase) and I have since purchased the Olympus DM-10. It is FABULOUS! I have a classmate that has and Olympus and she swears by it. I have also heard that Sony is not very good either, and their customer care is very poor as well. Even for the money, the Panasonic is not worth it. If you can, I would suggest spending a little more money on an Olympus, that way you know what you are getting. I for one will probably not purchase a Panasonic again. They ruined it for themselves and do not stand behind their products! Good luck and I hope that my experiences have helped!
I have been seeking a trackball for a new desktop replacement laptop I purchased. The Logitech Trackman has not disappointed. It is smooth and well laid out though the placement of the scroll wheel took some time to become accustomed to. The buttons are a bit small but I am accustomed to a Microsoft product and I have gotten used to them over the past month. I would recommend the product. I am waiting to see how long the batteries last since I use the device 3-4 hours per day.
I've had the Lexar Sport 128 Meg on my key chain for about a year. Its been flawless. Its been through airport security a few times, no issues.
We took a 200 mile trip just to test it before going 4,000 miles. Worked like a charm!
I bought this product and I think Linksys should stop selling this product. It works Randomly. Is not reliable at all.Jose Q
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.
After I replaced my name brand HP cartridges with these non-HP refilled ones, my printer worked for about 2 print jobs then just stopped working. If I place my old cartridges in the printer works fine (except for the fact that I am low on ink). Would not recommend, not compatible!
I'm assuming most people that give this a good review haven't had extensive use of other cassette adapters.Basically my wire on my adapter has had enough so I looked into finding a new one online,purchased the XM considering it was a reputable company. When I got it hooked it up to my iPod the sound quality was below par. The cheap Phillips one at Wal-Mart is what I ended up getting again,(same as the old one)The sound quality was far more superior.There's possibly one out there with better sound quality. Though comparing the Phillips to this XM there's no contest. Sadly it went right in the trash it was not worth sending back as it was already very cheap,just a waste of time that I could've saved going to Wal-Mart.
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.
Frequently people will replace the entire cordless phone system instead of replacing the battery because they don't realize. This is all that's needed and a lot less expensive!
This is a very handy tool that works exactly as advertised. If you work with multiple digital storage/memory devices, this device can save you a lot of time transferring image or video files.
We love this unit and purchased two for our nephews for christmas. It is a great unit to take on vacation or camping as it runs on limited battery power or plugged in.
I have had the Netgear RT314 router for over 3 YEARS and have had NO PROBLEMS with it whatsoever. The router has been very stable through tons and tons of use. I was very unfamiliar with networking when I bought this router, and the installation was simple (just follow the instructions EXACTLY!). I highly recommend this product. Firewall, DHCP, and LAN all in one. Great item!!! I have used this router (internet-wise) for both cable internet access and wireless internet access.Note: Remember to tape your username and password to your router. I forgot to and it took me some time to find this info to get into my router.
Spent about 3 hours trying to get it to print the first time, and the company had to send new printer heads. Everything was fine for almost a year. Then it had it's 1st paper jam and wouldn't feed in paper after that. Luckily? it was still under warranty. The first replacement printer did not work. The second one worked for about 1-1/2 years and now is making the dreaded 6 beeps. Tried 3 extra "printer heads" - (not ink cartridges) by this time and they did not solve the 6 beep problem. Still have extra ink cartridges I will never use too!! After reading the other reviews for this printer, I am ready to toss it and get a [$$] Epson on sale for under [$$$].Canon charges you through the nose for technical support after the warrenty is up- so nobody will call (bother?) They usually keeps you on hold for 20 minutes before you get a tech... when you call when it is under warranty. Had one of them hang up on me because he was getting frustrated trying to help me.NOT AN 800 NUMBER. I feel better already!!!!!
This MP3 player is just terrific. I had another one in the same price range by Nextar and had to return it because it malfunctioned from the start. This SanDisk player is a great value with the included plastic case and armband. The earphones sound great and my music has never sounded better. Only issues: I wish it had more detailed instructions---I'm still trying to figure out how to use all of its features. I wish it had a clip on the back of the plastic case. The good thing is that the plastic case really protects it since it's small enough to tuck in a pocket or waist pack.
A wonderful unit. Versatile and very effective. Works beautifully with my Olylmpus E-300. If there is a drawback its that it eats up batteries real fast. Rechargeables are essential. Also, for an old codger like me, it's darn near as complicated as my camera itself. In fact the instruction manual is larger! Nevertheless I like them both.
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.
This is my first set of outdoor speakers to purchase and I love the atrium 45. They are smaller than most other speakers with the same power. Easy to install and the sound is great. I have a backyard with pool and have 2 of these installed. They have more than enough power to fill up the outside with music. Great buy in my opinion.
I just bought this tv mainly for HD and Xbox 360. I also bought an HD dvd player.PROS:The picture is great. The sound is fine. I read some reviews saying the sound is weak, however I've never raised it above 30% and it's as loud as you'd want in a normal environment. The colors and terrific and watching a HD DVD is incredible. Definetely the best bang for the buck. Wide viewing angles and bright regardless of room conditions (day / night). 1080 P for under 2K, are you kidding!!! ALso= comes wih the led light engine (lasts 20,000 hours, are you kidding!!!CONS:It's a bit deeper than I thought, but from almost all viewing angles you can't tell because of the way they created the black frameless look.If you're lying on the floor, (my tv is on a stand 18" high A.F.F) there's a touch of darker area toward the upper outer edges. However, if you sit up of course the picture is perfect.ALL IN ALL= just buy it. I'm happy I did.
We saw that the gophers moved away by 20 ft. the next day of installing these Sunforce Solar Pest Repellers. We have not seen any new holes in a yard a week later. We have a large acre and half yard. We are trying to chase them into the neighbors yard, and hopefully they wont read this review and buy some themselves.
Given that the amount of press that this device has received, what is there to say about it that hasn't been said a thousand times already? Well, here are some things that are worth knowing but that you might not already know:(1) When you untangle the headphones (and you will spend a lot of time untangling the headphones), untangle from the jack end first (pull that end through the knots). The buds act like little hooks on the cable and don't pull through well. What's more, there are two of them and it is easy to confuse the cables of one with the other. It will save you time and aggravation to untangle the jack first. Try it and see for yourself.(2) To put the little foam cushions on the earbuds, put the cushion against the bud with the hole facing you and roll it back onto the bud on so that it turns inside out as you put it on. You will want to use the cushions - the earbuds aren't very comfortable even with the cushions and can be downright painful without them.(3) Memorize how to reset the iPod (plug it into power, push the hold button on and off, then hold down the "menu" and "play/pause" buttons at the same time for 6 to 10 seconds - repeat as needed). iPods are real nice, but every model still locks up every once in a while (less than once a month in my experience). When I first had an iPod, I took it on a trip, and it locked up so I couldn't use it and I didn't know how to reset it. Very frustrating - don't let it happen to you.(4) Since you're looking at a 40 gig iPod, I assume you have LOTS of music (if you don't - save your money; you don't need this). Anyway, a great playlist for people with big collections is a "smart" playlist (a smart playlist is one constructed from rules rather than by hand) that consists of the songs you haven't played yet (or haven't played in a while) and which you then shuffle as needed. Once you play a song, it automatically drops off the list (neat, huh?) leaving you with just the music you haven't heard yet (or lately).(5) If you have a big collection, you may have more than will fit on a 40 gig iPod. If so, you should know that you can choose to have your iPod sync only particular playlists (like, say, your automatic list of unplayed songs mentioned above), and the size of an automatic playlist can itself be capped to a particular size limit. This method gives you a way to sync your iPod with only very slightly more effort than a fully automatic sync (which doesn't work if you have more music than will fit on the iPod) because once you set a playlist to be included, it stays that way until you change it.(6) If you're looking to save some dough, the ability to sync only some playlists makes the smaller iPods perfectly usable even if you have a large music collection . It's just a trade-off of management effort vs. space. Even the smallest iPods can hold enough music for any but the longest trips away from your computer.(7) For your CD's, you can change the bit rate at which they're compressed. The higher the bit rate, the better the sound, but the bigger the file (and the shorter the battery life - those big files take more juice to load off the hard disk). If you're getting an iPod this big, live a little - change from the default bit rate to something higher when loading your CD's.(8) Use the dock with your stereo. It has a line-out on the back and you can plug it right into your stereo (extra stereo cable required) and use the stereo remote to control the volume. You can also get a third-party IR remote from Ten Technology right here on Amazon to control pause, play, forward and back - and even program your universal remote. If you'd rather use the dock with your computer, think about getting Apple's stereo connection kit, which you can also get right here on Amazon: you get another dock, another power supply and cable, and a stereo cable.(9) Get a car adapter and use it with your car. There are dedicated ones that can also recharge it, but any generic cassette adapter will do - assuming of course your car has a cassette player. For those living high, Alpine is coming out with a really neat looking adapter in September that lets you control the iPod through your car stereo; for those living higher yet, get a BMW and get the special adaptor BMW makes available for controlling your iPod through your CD changer buttons.(10) To extend battery life, don't let it go completely dead. Your battery can last for years and years if you keep it topped off as much as possible.(11) Check your free hard disk space. If you want 40 gig of music on your iPod, you'll need 40 gig of free hard disk space on your computer. Also, think about whether you want another hard disk to back it up - forget about CD-R's or even DVD-R's for this much data.(12) Check the websites of your favorite artists - lots of them have free tracks you can download perfectly legally and then load onto your iPod.
I went to buy these at an office supply store and was shocked to find then here for half the price. Great deal and they work fine.
I have an HP printer, and also an HP FAX. I like HP products, but they're VERY fussy... will only work with HP printer cables, which cost $20+ from HP.com (had tried generic cables, with no luck... my PC was unable to recognize either HP machine, i.e., no communication between them unless I used HP brand cables). So, when I ordered 3 of these cables I held my breath when I plugged the cables into my HP machines. To my delight (and relief), my HP machines worked just fine with these cables!!! I will definitely order from this company again.
This is the best remote I've ever had in my life. I've always purchased these little cheap $19 remotes that work only half way. I was surprised how this thing works to power up multiple units.
This is an amazing product. It is so easy to setup. It knows the controls of 5 out of my 6 electronic components, and learns the 6th one easily. I just want to get few more of this.Just a small hickup; During the setup through the internet, in case of a remote control that is not in Logitech database, the personal firewall, on my computer, blocks the information that is sent to Logitech web site. Neither Logitech software nor the firewall warns the user about this. By guessing, I had it go through by disabling the firewall for a short period of time.
I bought my first HP a350n 3 weeks ago for $1,000. Decent package of hardware for the price and it worked fine for a week. Contacted HP's online tech support about a trivial problem and they had me perform a system recovery that blasted my downloaded programs to Saturn (after assuring me no programs would be lost). Their technical expert neglected to tell me to disconnect the printer before doing the system recovery which evidently damaged the system.I returned the PC and like either an idiot or masochist, I bought another a350n through Amazon.com/Home Depot due to what seemed like a great price, $796. That a350n ran OK for one day before seizing up and losing Internet connections. HP's telephone tech support had me perform 2 system recoveries, again sending my programs into deep space. Every day since then I have spent numerous hours online with HP's tech center in India which is apparently manned by untrained goat herders or with HP's telephone tech people. The a350n seizes up, loses Internet connections, loses settings, and generates a steady stream of serious error messages. HP's technical instructions are contradictory, nonsensical, bizarre, inaccurate and sometimes make problems worse. HP's technical wizards have not helped me resolve a single problem. I have spent night after night online with HP and it's like something out of the Twilight Zone. They give instructions that are impossible to comply with, contradict each other, fail to respond, and accomplish nothing (while telling you what a &quot;valuable customer&quot; you are).I bought an HP based on horror stories I read about Dell's tech support center in India, never imagining HP's online center was also manned by lackwits in India. HP's telephone tech support is no bettter. They castigated me for downloading Windows XP updates from Microsoft which both Microsoft and other HP tech reps said the a350n needed. They complained I am running too many programs while I ran as many on an old Emachines PC with only a 400 Mhz Celeron and 32 MB of RAM. The a350n has a 2.8 Ghz Pentium 4 with 512 MB of RAM yet I have had far more problems with it in 3 weeks than with my old Emachines relic in 3 years. If you get an a350n that works, great. But if you need competent technical help, forget HP. Now I understand why Home Depot was selling them for only $796.
You will find hundreds of reviews and articles on the EOS 20D, I can not add more tech specs. (Steves Digicams, Imaging Resource, etc).As a user I just can say that if you are a photo enthusiast this camera will cover all your needs, the picture quality is superb, it is super fast, accurate auto focus, solid, excellent grip.Extra advice: If it is in your budget go for USM lens instead of the plastic cheap lens offered with the kit.Remarks: Do not forget that more pixels doesn't mean better quality pictures just bigger prints.
I'm very disappointed in the quality of this filter. I recieved it scratched and it has a film on it that I cannot remove. This filter cost close to $40.00 and had I seen it before buying I won't have wasted my time or money on it.
The C340 is a great GPS system. I originally ordered a different GPS system, but the screen turned out to be way too small, and there wasn't touchscreen capabilities, only scrolling. Thank goodness I returned it. Not only does the C340 have a big screen and touchscreen capabilities, it also tells you the street to turn on (with enough time to spare) and the interface is very user-friendly.So why only 4.5 stars? The suction mount. I found out the hard way that it's not too dependable, unless you find the perfect place on the windshield to stick it to. After mounting it onto the windshield and giving it a slight tug, it seemed like it had a pretty solid grip. However, midway through the drive while I was turning, the suction mount along with the C340 just fell off. I understand that the system is pretty heavy, but I don't like expensive technology falling to the ground at random times, so I ended up paying extra for a dashboard mount.But other than that, the C340 is solid product.
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.
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 have a blue and white G3 & a G4 MDD, and I needed more USB powered connections.I tried several powered USB hubs but they didn't work right.So I tried the IOGear GIC25U.Advantages; 1. Each of the 5 USB ports is powered so I could connect all of myUSB stuff and not have power or conflict problems between USB devices.2. If a USB connector on the board is damaged you haven't hurt your motherboard,you can either continue to use the other 4 ports or replace the USB card for muchless money than a new motherboard would cost.3. Using OSX Tiger or Leopard it works as USB 2 for faster connections, and in OS9it works as a USB device.The only problem with this device it deep sleep in OSX, if it is important to you,you need to be careful which USB devices you connect to this card.I discovered that some devices used on this card prevent my Mac from wakingfrom deep sleep. Once I identified them I moved them to the original USB 1 ports onthe motherboard and no more problems with sleep.I like this product so much I bought a second one.
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.
The item did not work with my phone at all. Customer Service was great! But the product did not work and I had to get a refund. I think it was not compatible with my phone. Otherwise, good product if it's compatible!
Horrible product. Doesn't even barely function. Not worth wasting the money. Spend the extra bucks and get something worth a damn.
This DVD plays all martial art films, I love martial art films and seems to support all the DVD's I have put in, The sound is great, picture quality is awesome, just perfect, and the metal is cold so when you use the DVD for hours it doesn't get hot. The remote control is great has good range, and many options that are easy to use. It comes with A\C adapter, and Car Adapter, you can plug it into a TV or a DVD player , this is a Wonderful piece of equipment, it will fit in your backpack, and is very durable, I once dropped it and it was still in perfect condition, it doesn't come with earphones but I am sure everyone that reads this probably has a pair and if not you can listen to it without earphones and it sounds real good. this is TOP NOTCH and so far I have had it for over 16 months and will update after a year more of use, it works wonderfully and now in the year 2005 it works well, and I am still keeping it
Very difficult to configure to even work. Unreliable and would not maintain connection. downloading and installing new driver did not help.
Lowepro SlingShot 300 All-Weather Camera Bag (Black)I have many camera bags (as I imagine most photographers do) but none of them fit my need for a 'walking around' bag that would hold my D300 with a 24-70mm lens attached, a 70-200mm lens, an 11-18mm lens, an SB-900 speedlight, extra memory cards, batteries and more. The Lowepro SlingShot 300 is large enough to hold all that equipment yet small enough to carry around comfortably and the way it rotates from backpack to front access without having to take it off is genius. The SlingShot 300 has become my everyday bag and as the man said I 'don't leave home without it'.
The camera is very good designed, with plenty features, and very good picture's quality. I bought one for my daughter, and then additional one for my causine. Could be used for 10-yeras old, as well for adults.
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!
I bought this item because the resolution was 2400 dpi and I could scan multiple pictures at once, and the software would separate them into separate pictures. After I bought this the scanner would not separate the pictures at a resolution above 600 dpi. After several days of back and forth with HP tech support. They finally tell me that this scanner can't separate the picturesabove 600 DPI. Then they tell me that you can't tell the difference between an image scanned at 300 DPI and one at 2400 DPI.P.S. That business of "scanning a stack of Pictures" means you lift the lid put a stack of pictures in the holder close the lid, scan it, open the lid, remove first picture, close it, scan it etc.
Pretty good for 14.99 with free shipping. Way better than my old ones. I have the satellites a few inches over head hieght and the sub is on my desk a few feet from me. Sounds really good set up that way and with the equilizer preset i made. I ordered this on saturday night and picked free super saver and i got it tuesday, when it shipped money! Great deal. only reason i put 4 is it doesnt have a whole lot o power. but good enough for me
It works supper well better then the radio transmitter buy it. The sound is as good with no skips or anything
I bought this item in the hopes that it would do two simple things. 1. allow me to use the radio and 2. play a cd. I have had problems with both. It is almost impossible to find any fm channels and when I play a cd it starts clicking. The seller sent the item quite promptly which was the only good part of this transaction. For a bit more money, get something better.
Really sharp picture but breaks up if you stand in the signals way. It may not be the best antenna out there but works as well as the one i paid $40 for.
I bought this after hearing it at Target. I was blown away by the sound quality, especially being that it is a single speaker. It actually sounded better than the Bose Wave clock radio that I've had for years.It also did a better job getting radio reception. Here are pros and cons:Pros:Great sound, great reception, buttons on front and top, clock settings buttons are covered so you can't accidental change these settings, small, nice looking, alarm button is easy to toggle on/off, you can set 20 radio station presets, and the display is clear and easy to see.Cons:1. When the radio is on, you can only see the radio station and not the time. Sure you can hit the time button but after just a few short seconds, the time goes away and you can only see the radio station. Kind of a pain if you are trying to see what the time is while listening to the radio.2. The snooze button increases the time that it snoozes before it goes off again. In other words, most snooze buttons give you 5 - 10 minutes so that every 5 - 10 minutes, it goes off. Not this radio; each time you use the snooze button, more minutes are added each time.3. There are no radio station preset buttons. You turn a knob to go from station to station. Even the presets are changed with a knob. You have to hit a button first to get to that feature.4. Battery backup takes 3 AAA batteries.The inability to keep the time displayed while listening to the radio is the only complaint that I really have. I would buy it again in a heart beat.
The Logitech Cordless Desktop SE has many features most ppl can appreciate.Programmable keys for MEDIA, PLAY/PAUSE MUTE, VOLUME, FAVORITES E-MAIL(can be programed to you personal setting), WWW & SLEEP.Other keys for e-mail include NEW, REPLY FORWARD & SEND.Also features UNDO, REDO PRINT & SAVE.You can access your MY COMPUTER, MY DOCUMENTS MY PIC & MY MUSIC right from the keyboard.a total of 117 key in all.----------Mouse has a smooth operation as it glides over the mouse pad. -
I bought it at 2001, after 3 years, it still works great. There are never even slightly mistake it had ever made during the past 3 years. It was also with us when we travelled across US. If you are looking for a reliable and affordable boombox, this one is not a bad choice
Delivering high quality at a low price! This RCA Televisivion has all the bells and whistles and is worth every penny!
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!
Installed in vehicle with an amplifier, sounds phenomenal! Never tried without amp, so can tell you how that sounded. Great buy!
This reader works easily and quickly for all my camera cards on PC and Mac. Sandisk means quality to me.
I bought this to modify to hold a satellite dish for temporary locations. I added chains to keep the legs from spreading and modified the attachment bolt to hold an offset mount for satellite dishes. Even with a 50 pound ballast bucket hanging from it and a satellite dish on top it stays solid. The leg clamps hold up well even with the additional weight.
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.
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.
This is first class storage option for all my hard drives. The foam inside, that can be tailored to fit almost any equipment is an excellent system. Dust proof, water proof and robust enough to take on long transit flights with no damage. In fact it worked so well I have now bought other cases for all my computer equipment, first class.
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.
excellent product, would recomment to anyone who doesnt want to end up having to have surgery later on hands due to CTS or who have fine motor control difficulty, also very good for those with arthritis
I recently ahd bought this item. Came with company defect. I live overseas. Left possitive feedback for the item prior receiving, due to the fact of the fast service of shipping.When product arrived needed to buy so many atributes to hook up to receive sound and finally is defect. Shipping cost to high to send back.Please look for a other product leave this one just as it is.Bad product
Nice product but I never use the VCR and I don't record dvd's. Could have just gotten the dvd player without the extra's
It is a great mouse and the shipping was good! I ordered another one for my friend Thanks
I have an Inspirion 600m and the cable lock fits fine, however I'm not sure how well the lock will hold if I give it a good tug. The other reviewer is right, the arrow where you line up the numbers is facing down toward the table, pretty stupid, they should have painted a second arrow on the otherside of the lock. Not the best product in the world.
New to XM and wasn't sure if I had to sanc to get the thing to work as no directions. The radio came and it worked perfect.
The unit itself works well, however beaware that deet will melt your unit, both the screen and the case. Also after about one year of use my SportTrac had a catastrophic software failure in the field. Apparently, the unit must have a map loaded to work as a GPS unit and my map apparently suddenly became corrupted. Currently, I am unable to load any new maps or perform a software upgrade... making my unit a paper weight. I do not know if Garmin suffers similar issues, but frankly as a life safety equipment this is not acceptable. Lastly, I found Magellan's customer service to be totally crappy...for example the customer service rep saying essentially obviously putting a chemical like gasoline on your unit voids its warranty... my response was DEET is approved to put on ones skin... I did not put gasoline on the unit... Magellan pretty much said to bad... so I would not recommend this unit.
Works as advertised. Made a huge difference in the clarity of the signal at all TV locations. Will not go without one again.
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.
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.
I just bought one of these beauties and I wish I had read your reviews first! The unit seems to fixate on one machine after a short period of operation. After that, if you switch to the other machine, it just switches itself back to the first one, and it illuminates both the A and B select lights as well. No amount of cursing or button pushing will convince it to stay connected to the second machine. And even when it does feel like working, there is a long delay between the time it connects to a machine and the recognition of the mouse and keyboard. The whole point of a KVM vice a simple A/B mechanical switch is that a KVM is supposed to present each computer with a virtualized mouse and keyboard at all times. It is NOT supposed to trigger a Plug and Play or hotplug event when you switch over because the hardware is not supposed to change. The same virtual mouse and keyboard are supposed to be seen by each computer at all times. The designers of this piece of junk evidently did not quite grasp that concept. Avoid this turkey at all costs.
I have tried several inexpensive in-ear phones, and these are my favorite. They have good sound isolation and the flattest frequency response. I am puzzled by the reviewers that find them to be too bassy, as that is not my experience, though I would make that complaint about other phones I have tried.
I take a lot of high school soccer photos. Light is bad and the action fast. I think this lens is perfect. It is heavy and powerful. It gets the job done. There is almost no distortion and the it puts me on the field with action. It is not easy to use, a tripod is necessary, although if you have good upper body strength a monopod works. Nothing is like it.
I bought two and they work like a charm two months and counting. I am very happy. Don't be afraid to buy
I absolutely LOVE this product! It's so easy and FUN to use, right out of the box. It recognizes almost all of the products I speak into it. I can add custom items as well. Saves Time and Money....No more forgetting to get something at the store and having to go back over and over. You also have the option of putting in that you have a coupon for a particular item. I can go on and on about the good things. There are only 2 drawbacks as far as I can tell right now - the first (for some) is that you have to speak correct English to use it. The second is that it is Way Overpriced. If you love electronic gadgets then this product is for you.Lisa
This amp worked as it was descrided, have two buildings on the same lot about three hundred feet apart and the cable would not work well in the second building hooked up this amplifier and bingo had all the channels at both locations.
Amazing deal I saw on Amazon and could not pass this up. Had to buy 2 more to go with my other 3. All you have to do is turn down factory brightness to 30% or sow and you should not go blind. Very easy on the eyes and remids me of the old t.v. style monitors with glass fronts. Finally someone was listening to what a customer wants. Dont buy big just buy 2 or more and upgrade video card to work both on one computer. You get 20% more done instead of switching between windows. Do not buy if this price is over 250 thou. I just looked at it was 600 + - come on.
I inherited the Viewsonic MAC VM-ALL monitor adapter from my father who had used it with his beige G3. My old Apple Multisync monitor conked out and I recently needed to find a file on the old 7600 so I hooked it up to my Dell SE198WFP monitor using the Viewsonic adapter. The monitor worked well enough although there was some slight horizontal widening because the 7600/OS 8.6 Monitor control panel didn't support a widescreen aspect ratio. This problem might be solved with another control panel like SuperRes or by editing the monitor control panel with ResEdit. In any event, it worked. However, my main purpose in writing this review is to provide the settings for the DIP switches in the adapter. I was unable to find the settings on the web or on Viewsonic's website but it turned out that the settings used with the G3 worked with the 7600. Those settings are: 5,6,9,10 on and all others off.
Why not just get one of these?CORSAIR 64GB Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive
these are by far the most comfortable headsets ever tried ,i m very pleased with them i recomand this to all the sensitive ear problem - people :)!
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.
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. This 25 footer is of course great for making a farther across the room connection.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 bought this product because I have mild symptoms of RSI and read good reviews about its ergonomic design. But I decided to return it within one day of use because it severely worsened my symptoms despite the supposedly ergo design. Since the keys(especially spacebar) are pretty tight even compared to regular non-ergo keyboards, it increased the intensity and frequency of the pain I experienced earlier. I agree the shape of the keyboard, key arrangement and palm rest are very comfortable, but the basics went wrong here. If one has to exert thrice the effort to press a key than a normal keyboard and take its impact(trust me, its a huge factor to consider if you have any symptom of RSI like shoulder fatigue or pin prick pain randomly in the arm) none of the above ergo design can compensate it. Being a student, I didn't try to invest in other $200 ergo keyboards. Instead I went for good posture (keyboard-elbow-wrist alignment, relaxed shoulder etc.) and a few chiropractic sessions(go for it only if you know a good practician). Now I can use a $5 dell keyboard with reasonable comfort.
Cazaril, Our Hero, is going to ask to be a menial servant, in hopes of finding peace and quiet after a long, hard career as a soldier and now escaped galley slave. No Hero in Bujold's worlds ever manages to quite achieve peace, much less quiet ...Thrust into the role of royal tutor rather than scullery help, he is equally placed in the midst of treachery, plotting, conniving, and byzantine madness. Duty, an omnipresent theme in Bujold's work, is stretched: duty to personal honor, duty to employer, duty to the gods... who gets first dibs?Our Hero continues to swim the blind treacherous seas with almost non-stop action packed adventure. Good versus Evil: who wins, and is winning quite so obvious?Bujold manages to introduce with style, flair and tact what few manage in Fantasy (and most avoid in SF): theology and religion. They are not the forefront of the book, but they are a significant pillar upon which the plot is built. She manages the role of religion in society, and theology in religion without making it a cooky-cutter copy of something already existing or being pedantic.For die-hard Vorkosigan-saga fans, this is written with less evident humor, but equal style and panache.
I have used San Disk memory cards in the past and have had positive experiences with them. This one is no different. Does everything I expected and is very fast. I will continue to use them and would recommend them to anyone.
Nice bag, gives decent protection. A bit shorter then expected but with technology on the rise all our products are shrinking.
This camera rocks! after you take a picture, you can walk into any Wi-fi "hot zone" and send the shot wirelessly over the internet to friends/family. the e-mail addresses are stored in the camera itself.the screen is large enough to function as a postable picture album and you can even download shots you previously took from your free easyshare picture site to show friends. as wi-fi grows and whole parts of town are covered, you can see this Kodak's potential grow. i bet this feature will be on other cameras soon, but Kodak is the first.Kodak has proprietary software in their cameras that make the colors vibrant and rich--no need to post process the pictures on a computer. and they have neat printers that make 4x6 "dye sublimation" prints that have a clearcoat to prevent fading and smudging--amazon sells these for a great price.anyhow, Kodak is number one in digital sales for a good reason-excellent value for the money and wonderul prints.anjoy!
I purchased 2 of these PC Monitor cables and they are working just like an expensive cable. The cable is not blue they are black in color. This is a great deal.
This is a great replacement battery at a great price- I've had no problems with this battery and notice no difference between this and the Canon version.
I've used the same Logitech Trackman Wheel track ball for over 10 years. It has never given me a problem whatsoever--I'm finally replacing it, due to an operator headspace and timing error--While cleaning it, I used a the end of a mechanical pencil around one of the ball bearings and pushed too hard. It came out of the slot and I lost it.Some reviewers have said you need to clean it everyday. I haven't found this to be necessary--even though I often eat at my desk while working. I will go a month or two before it needs cleaned--generally when the ball movement starts feeling "gummy".Wipe the ball off with a slightly damp cloth with a little dishwashing detergent on it. Clean the pivots and the optical pickup with a clean, dry cloth. Takes a minute or two and you're done.That being said, I had a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE with the CORDLESS version of this trackball. My engineering office bought 18 of them at my recommendation (based on my experience with the corded version). What a difference! The trackballs often acted up and had to be reset, or the battery taken out and reinserted, etc. All of them died permanently within 6 months of purchase.
I like how the foam plugs conform to your ear, but if you want them in tight - like for running - and you don't get them wedged in just right, the foam will squeeze shut and block the sound.
The first time I tried to configure this remote, I almost gave up: I could not make it do what I wanted, the interface was confusing. After a few weeks, I tried to configure it again, and once I got a grip on the basic (the modes of operation, standard buttons vs. custom buttons, the Sound and Picture buttons), I was finally able to set it up to do exactly what I needed.I agree with commenters lamenting the software. The software could be more user-friendly. For example, my default menus contained dozens of pages for custom buttons, which I did not need, and important buttons (such as power toggle) buried somewhere on page 15, and there is no easy way to rearrange the buttons: you must click the up/down arrow going one step up/down at a time. Deleting buttons will cause blanks on the screens (I would rather have the buttons shift to take the freed space). The wizard-based configuration could be less confusing. A manual explaining the remote basics would be helpful.Once I spent a few hours and configured the remote to my taste (I changed most of the default settings for custom buttons), it turned out awesome. I like that all of my device and remote settings are stored online. I like the way the remote looks and feels (actually like the design better than the more expensive models). The remote seems more responsive than some of the native remotes it replaced (e.g. my Philips DVP5960/37 DVD remote, which takes up to 10 seconds to power on the DVD player).I would definitely recommend this remote, but warn potential users that it may take them a while to figure the basics of the remote operation, master the software, and configure the devices.UPDATE: After using the remote for a while, I have two major gripes. First, I wish it allowed controlling multiple devices in the device mode. For example, when I watch a DVD, I'm more likely to use the DVD device mode, but this mode does not let me control the volume of the TV (to change the volume, I need to either switch to the TV device mode or use the Watch DVD activity mode). Second, activity mode can be a pain to use. Say, I have the TV already turned on, but I want to watch a DVD. If I use the Watch DVD activity mode (so that I can control both the DVD and TV commands), the remote will turn on the DVD player, but turn off the TV (since the TV was already turned on). What I need to do is turn off the TV, and then use the Watch DVD activity mode to turn bot TV and DVD on.
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.
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.
The plastic breaks too easily, the piece that broke off holds it in the dash. The package was missing all of the screws listed on the inventory. It did not fit well, the mounts are slots and too narrowly spaced so the screws just barely hold it in and it sits into the dash about half an inch too deep. I will shop for a different one and replace it as soon as I can.
The particular film ordered was old and produced a poor quality finished product. The age of the film was not given. To have known the expiration date would have been helpful. The lack of transparency regarding this product is troubling.
I've gone through about four of these hubs at my office. Each and every one has had the exact same problem...after about 20 minutes, I lose my network connection. To fix it I have to unplug the Ethernet cord and re-plug it back in. An easy fix, but boy is it annoying to have to do this every 20 minutes, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.Plus, if you connect remotely to your work computer as I do, you rely on that always-on connection to do that. What a nasty surprise when you attempt to connect to that machine and find that it's offline due to the stupid Netgear hub!
This battery has performed well and at a much lower cost than an original battery I cannot complain. If it lasts a bit less I am OK with that, but so far so good. Seems well conditioned and has not dropped its charge yet.
After reading some of the reviews, I think some people were too harsh on these. Volume control is very nice. Noise reducer does its job and reduces noise. It doesn't block it out fully; but reduces it enough where you can enjoy what your listening too w/o a problem. Head-set fits fine on my head.They are a tad bit flimsy. I've had my for 8 months now. No breakage. Handle them well, don't toss them about or go skiing with them on and they will be just fine for everyday use or travel.
This was a gift for a beginner. It was easy to assemble and it has the advantage that you can add more items to it like a camera. It is a great product and I highly recommend it.
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.
I received my DVD last week, and I still cannot get it to work. I have tried setting it up on three different TV's, following the instructions given, and I get nothing. No picture, no menu, no setup, nothing. I have tried to contact JCV by phone and website, and I have gotten nowhere so far. I'm about ready to send it back and try another brand.
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
This dry cleaning system works very well. Much better than wet wipes. Make sure to blow it off with a Giottos Rocket Air Blaster after cleaning. Keep it in my camera bag all the time.
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.
It will cause a loss of focus that you can not get back. It does darken the image but all of the image in a way that seems more so for highlights than blacks.
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.
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.
On the initial inspection of the product I was very impressed with the build, however the design is faulty. If your desk top tower weights more than 5 to 10 pounds I would not purchase this product.The purpose for which I bought this product was to have a cleaner looking more organized office, with the computer tower up off the floor. After installing this product in my office and placing my desktop tower in the bracket the whole structure leans at an angle. After inspection of the product I found the design flaw lies in the bolt design... The lean is very noticeable and looks very unprofessional and shotty.This bracket has ONE purpose only, to hold you PC in an upright position and it FAILS miserably. If you are reading this and think, "This product will work fine for me, this other customer must have installed it incorrectly," then I suggest putting your tower on a standard scale and if it weighs more than 10 pounds I can guarantee it will not support your computer tower in an upright position./Best Regards
I've been using this trackball for about 3 years now, lately on my iBook G4. I originally bought it since it can double as a remote control: configure your video player and the logitech software together, and you can use the extra buttons to skip through a movie, play and pause. A standard mouse requires some kind of surface to be useful, but this one can be used on a cluttered desk, or even on your chair's armrest or in mid-air. The position of the ball is unique, and I like it; trying other trackballs usually hurts my thumb.The mouse has held up to three years of use. The white Logitech logo on the front of the trackball has long since worn off, but it still works just as well as when I bought it.I have had no problems with Logitech's OS X software on Tiger, and all buttons work great. One tip: configure the wheel button to launch Dashboard, then you can take the icon off the dock.The only (small) problem with it is that it's still the same basic wireless design as when I bought it three years ago. Logitech's wireless devices are quite reliable, but this is the kind of thing that should be BlueTooth by now! I suspect the trackball market is not large enough, so Logitech doesn't feel like updating the product. It's really too bad, because "cordless" in this case is somewhat of a misnomer--you still need a USB port for the corded receiver. Because of this it works better as a mouse for a desktop machine than a laptop, unless you have desk space for your laptop where you can also keep the receiver.I like to use my laptop on my bed, so the receiver is more of an inconvenience for me than it probably is for most people. Still, this product suits my needs better than anything else I've seen.One quirk I have seen (very) occasionally: sometimes the pointer will start traveling on the screen in a slow, straight line while the ball is not moving. My guess is dust on the sensor, but it quickly goes away with a roll of the ball. As for precision, it's just fine for 90% of computer use, but if I am doing any graphics work in PhotoShop or Illustrator I can't control the pointer precisely enough for some of the finer operations.If Logitech came out with a BlueTooth version of this I would gladly upgrade. I think I've gotten my money's worth on this one. Back in 2003 this mouse was a 5, but for 2006 I give it a 4.
This turned out to be a nice, compact bag. It fits 1 SLR adn 1 compact with chargers, cords, extra batteries and memory sticks well. Without the compact camera it may alternatively fit one SLR lens, but not much more.
These sleeves protect the DVD from scratches just fine, they don't offer much protection against breakage but for the price they work for me.
What a bag, I had the Slingshot 200...it was outstanding (at the time). When the new SlingShot 300 AW came out though, I had to get it since the 200 I felt like I needed more space at the time. So I traded up to the 300, of which now I plenty of space for my extra lenses. Although I do not have an extra body, I have plenty of accessories that take it's place - flash diffusers, extra lenses...etc.
These were a little finicky for my DVD recorder. Had one bad disc but the rest works fine. Recorder has some trouble reformatting discs for the initial time. Otherwise these worked perfectly for repeateadly recording tv programs. Can't beat the price. Overall pretty happy with this purchase.
Frequent mouse usage made me have RSI on the wrist.This keyboard fixed my RSI problem.There is a zoom button in the middle of the keyboard, as i seldom use zoom, i change it to become scroller.Google for instruction, there is a blog with file for u to download.I also bought logitech marble trackball, currently using two mouse, will switch to trackball only once i get used to it..
I got this recorder and it has been great. The inclusion of component inputs for high quality recording is practically unique as far as I can tell. Discs (DVD+r and DVD-r) have played flawlessly on even my ancient Toshiba SD 1600 that is not even supposed to support recorded discs!! YEs, the remote is a bit slow and sometimes requires a second button push before it responds, but the recording quality and options are very good. Very happy with this purchase.
I've used the Kensington Ci25m Notebook Optical Mouse for a couple weeks now and have found it to be very comfortable. It is not too small, yet small enough to be portable. My only complaint is the rubber feels a little slippery at times after I've been using it for a while.
I love my FZ 50! I loved my FZ30 also and it sold me on this one. For what you may spend on a lens for a digital SLR you can have this camera that suits 99% of my needs. A zoom range of 35-420mm (equivalent)tack sharp optics, hot shoe for external flash,rotateable electronic view finder,sturdy construction, and more features than most of us will ever use, this camera is a good value for the money. I was content with the FZ30 but when I saw the FZ50 megapixel lust overtook me! The only drawback I have encountered is when I use a pc sync to my studio lights the camera defaults to F/4.0 which is not enough depth of field/focus for me when I am shooting a group photo. (I know I could solve that problem if I bought the dedicated flash and made it sync to my lights.) It was delivered much faster than when I order from NY based camera stores. Happy hunting- Bill in AZ
I buyed the Reader because my Minolta Dimage S414 camera currently does not have Linux support. :-(I use the reader with Linux Fedora Core 1 and it is fast and very easy to connect. The USB cable included is good because allow to connect the reader in the vertical USB port of my notebook.
It does a very good job for the price, and comes with 3 attachment rings so you can use it with 3 different camera phones.Most fisheye lenses with any kind of clarity are extremely expensive.I actually bought it for my webcam, but unfortunately, it's too heavy to stay attached to a webcam at the position that a webcam sits. If the webcam had a flat surface (instead of curved like my logitech quickcam), it might stay.
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!
The lack of documentation and no Windows XP CD makes this computer too much of a risk for users who have critical information on their computers. The machine has almost no upgrade potential because the slots are filled and no extra bays.HP Instant Support does not work on my machine. The OEM version of Windows XP Home is not complete (installed by HP before the final version of XP was published) and therefore Microsoft will not support the software, saying that it is HP's responsibility. The telephone support personnel (I've spoken to at least 6) are not very knowledgeable. The mouse and driver included with the computer does not provide scrolling with the wheel in several programs.Recovery disks are said to become available after January 18, 2002 but only if you can prove certain circumstances.The machine is really designed only for playing games and home entertainment. If you need the computer for business and critical information call Dell.
Decent keyboard, didn't take long to adjust to as everyone said it would. I was skeptical on whether or not it would actually help my typing, I bought this because it was cheap, but I can really REALLY tell the difference. I don't use the add-on raise because of lack of room on my tiny desk at the moment.The keyboard itself is bigger than most, but obviously that's manageable. I'm assuming it's the normal size for an egro keyboard.There's lots of hate with the spacebar, but it isn't near as bad as everyone says. Unless those people have their thumb tilted to hit the very VERY corner of the spacebar, or they just have tiny hands, it's no problem making the spacebar respond.The keys are "stickered" on, it may or may not cause problems but fading keys have never bothered me, ESPECIALLY for a cheap keyboard. So far none have faded.Overall good keyboard, macro keys for various uses and many others. I use this for regular desk use and gaming, and it's a decent gaming keyboard but not as convenient as ones specifically made for gaming.
I tried shopping around locally for Epson printers and was told, that Hewlett Packard was the &quot;only way to go,&quot; and that I would be &quot;extremely disappointed in the 1440 x 720 resolution.&quot;Hogwash. My Epson 1270 gives me amazing photo-quality prints. I couldn't be happier with it. The ink cartridges seem to last a reasonable amount of time, and really aren't that expensive.As everyone has mentioned, you've got to use Epson paper to get the best results, but why wouldn't you? It's relatively inexpensive and gives magnificent results!Well worth the money... and it's even been marked down from what I paid!
It's a VGA cable, not much else can be said. I used it to connect my laptop to a VGA/HDMI switcher and everything seems great.
While most laptop computers cool themselves adequately, there are a couple in my household that get hot enough to shut themselves down on occasion, especially if they are left turned on for a long time.These small, inexpensive Kinemax cooling units have solved the problem nicely. They are also small and light enough to add to your notebook bag and take anywhere.
Wow the guy in the last review was an idiot to say the least. Rex stores are a dodgy company however. They have like a 2 week return policy and after that it is only store credit. But who cares now they are no longer in business in my area. The 2 stores that were here are closed. Anyway, Not that anybody will read this now that this tv is obsolete but this is a great tv with great sound and picture. It has served me well for over 14000 hrs now with no end in site. I HOPE!!! Buy one if you can still get one.
Very pleased with this item. Does exactly as it describes and is all in one. Perfect for motorcycles. Some initial issues with the software freezing, but latest updates seems to have fixed that.
I use this screen for my back yard movies. It is very well made. picture looks great used for 2 months now with no problems. I made a case from 6 inch pvc pipe to transport it. Would definitely recommend this screen for outside Theaters. I do not leave it out I put in tube every time im done using it.
The scan function is a train wreck. Get used to troubleshooting daily, with your network administator and with HP technical support. Even the support staff at HP will concede that the 2840 is garbage. You can't really "fix" the problems--you can just patch them for a few scans and then a new batch of difficulties will crop up. "I'm sorry, Dave. I can't do that."
This paper and dye-sublimation ink ribbon kit only work on Kodak's 1400 dye-sub printer - which to my mind is a great unit. Since Kodak has discontinued the printer, though, this review will only be useful to those who already own the 1400 printer (you know who you are!). And I presume that those people have already used this paper kit.If not, it's great because it allows for the full 8x12 inch printout (essentially the full 1.5 ratio of the 35MM film image or the typical DSLR image chip). Like Kodak's other dye subs (or any dye sub printers) there are no ink jets to dry out and clog - so if you don't use this printer for, say, 6 months (or years), the next print will come out as good as the first. But again, this is something that dye sub owners already know.
I have owned this for 4 months now and I could not be more satisfied with the quality of the picture or sound. I use DISH network hooked to the DVI input for regular TV viewing and a progressive scan DVD/VHS player/recorder on one of the Component Video inputs. VHS is disappointing on any HDTV, but when receiving HD signals the picture is as lifelike as you can get. Conventional TV signals have excellent color and look good, but you'll be spoiled forever once you start watching actual High Definition signals. Going back is tough. The DVD picture quality is as good as in a movie theater when viewing a new print of a film. This TV is Energy Star compliant, weighs only 99 pounds and has terrific sound. The remote control is lousy, the worst I've ever owned; but the on screen menus are easy to use. The owners manual is OK, but doesn't go into much detail on the various settings and there are a lot of adjustments possible, but they're not explained in the documentation. However, it looks great on the default settings from the factory.I researched HDTV's for over a year before making this selection and couldn't be more happy. After 5 weeks the picture failed. We called Samsung and it was repaired under warranty in 48 hours as good as new. They replaced the entire DLP processor unit, mirrors and lamps - it's all together in one unit. The repairs took under an hour. The tech said they send the defective DLP units back to Samsung so they can analyze the failure on the few that they've had trouble with. He said if they fail it's usually within the first 8-12 weeks. He's never repaired a Samsung DLP set more than once.You can't go wrong with this product!
I like the fact that it can read 3 different cards that I use. So far its working great for me.
I purchased this DVD player from a local retailer in 2001 and I have been very impressed with the picture quality it displays on my 36" Wega HDTV. The video has absolutely no scan lines that I can see within a reasonable distance from the HDTV.The audio outputs allow you to have either optical (my preference) or coax digital out. The player also offers a switch on the back to choose either Progressive, Interlaced, or Auto select video signal. The remote is very easy to use and has all the functions you would need to operate even the most feature rich DVD. The remote will also allow you to operate any Sony television but notably lacks some important more complicated functions (just enough to force you to have your HDTV remote on the coffee table 'just in case').All around great player and considering the price is currently less than half what I paid for it (but so is the HDTV--oh the price of cutting edge technology that becomes outdated in a year), it becomes economical as well.Oh, one last thing, it is also one of the few DVD Players that Sony made at the time offering MP3 playback (maybe Sony's softening up on their anti-MP3 stance) as well as VCD. Both of which I use on a regular basis.If you are looking for a multi-disk player I would recommend the Denon 5 disc carousel. I currently use that DVD player on my larger T.V. in the family room.
I always dislike that most cases only have one or two ports on them, so I bought this. It works great and it can fit right on the desk without cluttering anything up. Nice easy transfers and no problems so far.
I just received my ZR 40 and really liked its size and low weight. But once I tried it, the fun was quickly over. Low light recording (in my apartment with lights on) was horrible and even with low-light mode selected, it was unacceptable. And in night mode, everything moves in slow motion. Overall, the quality was not that great, even in day-time shooting.I have a regular Sony Hi8 cam, and its low light and night capabilities are 100 times better. I would seriously hold out for a better camera, even if it costs a bit more.The image stabilization also makes the picture look strangely un-lifelike.
I was able to get this for a few bucks instead for ordering from DISH!!!
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.
First of all, this system is reliable. It is very easy to use, plus it is very cool-looking. The sound is great.This is a good system
I have used this for a month and it is worth every penny! Those of you like who i was, who always map quest things and staring at stupid piece of paper during trips and getting lost.. buy this now! Plus, it really does help get out of traffic jams and can show you any store you want to go to! I also strongly recommend going to http://www.poi-factory.com/ and you can get all kind of way points for anything you can think of! BUY THIS NOW!
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!
I use this to hook up a PS/2 keyboard (Kinesis Ergo, in case you're wondering) to my PowerMac, by plugging it in to the extra USB port on the Mac's keyboard. Everything's working great so far. Both keyboards work at the same time (more a function of USB than this adapter, but it's nice to know that it doesn't mess anything up). It has LEDs for the mouse and keyboard to show you whether the connection to them is active, which can help troubleshoot any problems.
I bought this lens adapter for my Canon S2 IS and am quite happy with it. It works and my filters don't get stuck threaded onto it like they do on the more expensive metal Canon version which I bought first.
My husband has a severe hearing loss. He uses these earphones with his hearing aids to watch television. They make it possible for him to enjoy entertainment that would otherwise be useless to him. Distinguishing consonants is what makes speech so difficult for the hearing impaired. These earphones supply great clarity to overcome that problem. The adjustment for positioning over ears is not enough to raise them high enough to work with behind the ear hearing aids. Correcting that would make them more satisfactory for people with this problem
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 price on the phone battery, it worked great, and I got it very quickly.
I had the TomTom Go 510 for about 5 days before I decided to return it. Overall, the user interface is great, and very easy to understand and configure. The setup was easy, and I also thought that the windshield suction-cup mount worked well, which I know a lot of other people complained about. The items that led me to return the unit are as follows:1) Bluetooth hands free- the clarity on this wasn't bad on my end, but the anyone I talked to on the other end of the phone couldn't hear me well. I had the external mic on my visor, so it was probably no more than 2 feet from my mouth. Unless I was holding it in front of my mouth, the connection wasn't clear. I also had problems where my Motorola RAZR V3 would simply disconnect from the TomTom for no reason, or send a call straight to voicemail rather than letting it ring through the TomTom.2) The Point of Interest database is lacking. I had read this in other articles, but didn't believe it could be that bad. I was wrong! Basically, when it comes to restaurants, it only contains fast food, and aside from that, anything retail related is lacking.If you are just looking for navigation where you aren't relying on POIs and don't need hands free calling, this unit would work fine...but then again, without those features you could get something much cheaper that would get the job done! Overall, this product is not worth the money!
Money well-spent.Pros:Amazing eye candy! Adds a whole new level of realism. Looks great in GR:AW, but looks simply amazing in GR:AW 2! I have yet to try it in other games, but I am sure it will work well in those as well.Cons:Price.Not many games support the Ageia PPU.Uses PCI, wait until the PCI-e PhysX card comes out.'Some' of the added affects such as in GR:AW look a little cheesy, but that is not the fault of the card.Causes a somewhat lower frame rate, but not alot in my experience.Don't let the cons deter you, they are only minor complaints!Would I buy it again? Definately, although I would wait for the PCI-e version.
I'll make this short. The camera feels rock solid. This is not your beginner camera - unless you want to really LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY!I've owned other Pentax products alongside Nikon. I'm a big Nikon fan but thought I'd give this cam a chance - plus it accepts all Pentax lenses manufactured since the Middle Ages!If you intend to buy this camera with a zoom, I'd probably consider something else than the Pentax 'kit zoom' it's typically sold with. Spend the extra bucks on a Tamron 18-250 and you'll be covered. The kit lens is 'just ok' but somewhat limited in range and seems destined to collect dust once you've played with it a few weeks.Size-wise this fits big hands and is not a lightweight - just as 'serious cameras' are supposed to be.Again, 'rock solid' would be my description and this camera's biggest impression out of the box. Great job Pentax. Now all I've gotta do is go shoot!
I've had it for almost 2 years and now it just isn't working right 90% of the time. I'm ready to toss the S.O.B. but I am struggling to figure out a reasonable cost alternative for home-studio CD mastering and reproduction.Damn - thought it would last longer....
I ordered this product as a gift. Within the first hour of operation, it froze up. This should have indicated future trouble. By the end of 2 weeks the screen burned out and freeze ups were so common that the neoprene case we ordered to protect it broke from taking it off and on so many time to reset the player. Amazon took it back no questions asked and sent another within 2 days. This one has worked flawlessly - not a single freeze up. The player is a great size and is easily compatible with library audiobook downloads. I would give it 5 stars but I think Creative may be skimpy on quality control.
This adapter works just fine with my 60CSx GPS unit. Nothing flashy, comes just how you see it in the picture. For some reason the description doesn't show that it works with the 60 series, but I promise it does work with my model. It allows you to keep the backlight on all the time. Does what it promises to do!
Personally, I am satisfied with the performance of this little unit. In my local area, I had no problem in identifying frequencies in the lower range where clear signal transmission is consistent. However, on a trip across several states, interference was pretty common whenever I was traveling through more congested urban areas, requiring frequent seeks and searches for available frequencies minimally impacted by stronger broadcast signals from surrounding stations. However, separation is a function of the underlying audio system rather than the Transdock. If sensitivity was marginal to start with, this unit is not designed to improve it.I didn't perceive a significant level of harmonic distortion between the micro unit and the car radio, but the rather modest volume range will disappoint anyone who likes to rattle the car windows. Overall, I found the unit easy to use and quite convenient. The hinge for angular adaptation allowed me to place the unit in positions where other car console controls were fully accessible and the interface cord to the iPod is long enough to place the iPod nearly anywhere most users would prefer. If acquired in the 30-40 dollar range, it is certainly worth the price and it eliminates the need for a separate charging device while traveling.
Out of the box. Plugged in. Works beautifully. System settings allow you to customer things. I use my calculator quite a bit. and this has a calc hot-key so you don't have to go into your start menu or anything. The other hot keys are useful as well. The top left goes to your internet Home-Page, the second goes to your internet search bar. They started to think about internet users and the actions they most commonly take. Then put it on the keyboard to make it easier to accomplish. HOORAY microsoft. now just let me use your software without some massive bugs or viruses and i'll be happy.
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.
I have been using this monitor for about a week now. It does require a video card with driver that supports its max. resolution. Picture quality is very good and the back light breeding is not noticeable under regular conditions. Text is not as sharp as my Apple powerbook or Sony laptop but acceptable. The stand is really handy and it is not very big when it is placed on the desk. A very good buy.
This camera has been my travel buddy for three years now, and we've taken quite a few amazing photos. Its been especially good at giving me crisp black-and-white pictures despite the (now) low resolution. With some common sense (turning off the flash when it isn't needed, using a tripod for night scenes) and actual reading of the online instructions (using the macro setting for close-up texture), one can take great photos within the zoom and pixel limitations. Unfortunately, this lil' guy won't read a SD card larger than 128 megs, which are a bit pricey considering the cost of a new model camera. So, if you have some older SD cards to use, go for it! It'll be a great bargain for a camera to tote around in your backpack and bash about.
I bought a Buslink Mp3 player in a Datavision Store in NY (Datavision is a big reseller, listed in Buslink page).The unit sound volume is weak, but this is not the problem. After just 3 months of use the unit wont play mp3 anymore, the screen went crazy every time I start it, and then froze. I contacted Buslink to got a replacement but I got THE WORST SUPPORT, INDIFERENCE AND BAD ATTENTION from they, particulary from Ivan Smith, customer support. Walk away from Buslink. They cannot replace the unit without the invoice from Datavision, they do not honor your waste , confidence nor preference. Stay away from Buslink, a unit that lasted only 3 months and they wont replace. I REPEAT, THE WORST QUALITY AND SUPPORT I GOT IN TONS OF PURCHASES. DONT BUY ANYTHING FROM BUSLINK.
Fast shipping on this advanced N standard router. Better than the other brand i used for years
This is every bit as good as everyone says it is. Put the recorder in the cradle and it shows up as a drive on your PC. Copy and paste the file wherever you want it and listen to it without any added software: the HQ files are stored in Windows Media Audio format built in to every Windows machine.One reviewer complained about the lack of an on/off switch, but there it is, on the back, labeled "hold". Flip it and the unit goes off and accidentally pressing any button other than the hold slider switch won't turn it back on. The screen blanks out after about 1 second when you use the hold switch. Batteries seem to last a very long time when you use that switch.And speaking of batteries, it DOES recharge the batteries from the cradle, provided you use NiCad rechargeables. Two AAAs and you're set. Because it seems to barely sip power out of them, just the amount of time it takes me to transfer the files seems to be long enough to recharge the thing at least a good way into what I've used, so I rarely have to have to take the batteries out and recharge them, as long as I use the "hold" switch whenever I'm not recording into it.This product is worth every penny, though I've had it for awhile and so Olympus may have come out with a more recent model.
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.
I was able to pay about $150 for one of these in Used - Like New condition on Amazon Marketplace, and I am very satisfied with this monitor! It's very bright and vivid, with decent viewing angles and sharp contrast. It was in perfect condition, and it is also very stylish as an added bonus. The only drawback is that the built-in speakers aren't the greatest, but that's to be expected from just about any monitor with built-in speakers. However, I still use them along with my pre-existing speaker setup to add a little extra dimension, and so they can still be useful in that respect.The bottom line: if you can find as good a deal as I did (or if you can find it anywhere for under $200), then this monitor is a no-brainer that's sure to meet your expectations.
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.
Have been using it for three months now, and see nothing but great prints coming out of it. And the scanner works well too.
If there is one movie that you watch on this system - it was to be War of the Worlds. The sound is crisp and the bass really sucks you into the movie.Aesthetically, it's very pleasing. The towers site nicely, flanking my TV. I just have to find the time now to pull wire through my house so that I can mount the smaller satellite speakers to the back wall. I think it'll be worth the time though.There were a couple of other similar systems that I looked at (Sony and Panasonic) and this one really had the best bang for the buck.
I bought a refurbished Denon AVR3806 from (reseller name omitted), which is a Denon authorized reseller for their B-stock products. At the time some online retailers were selling new unit at roughly the same price as the refurbished Denon on this authorized e-tailer. I chose to buy refurbished with them just for the "peace of mind" that Denon will honor 90-day warranty. The unit arrived with a totally broken front panel, 3 buttons were missing and appeared to be pushed into the unit itself. Called the e-tailer asking for an exchange because this is not exactly a "refurbished" unit. The e-tailer refused to help but gave me a number 630-741-0300 to contact Denon. They said that they just take the boxes from Denon and ship to customers. Any problem would be with the Denon "refurbishing" process. In their words even if Denon puts bricks in the cardboard boxes they would never know and are not responsible.I then called denon and after much holding eventually got a rep. Explained my situation. Initially the rep wanted to send me those buttons so I can fix my newly purchased receiver by myself. After I explained that the buttons and the board that they attached to were pushed into the unit, and it is way beyond my ability to repair a Denon receiver, the rep eventually agreed to take the unit in for an exchange. The next day I received a FedEx EXPRESS envelope, inside there is a call tag for sending the unit to Denon's Itasca, IL service center. The receiver was shipped and FedEx tracking indicated it was delivered to Denon on June 26.During the past month I tried numerous times to call Denon for the status. Most of the time as soon as I dial option 2 for service, I got disconnected. Once or twice I was "lucky" to get through their first tier of auto-attendant, only to be put on hold for over an hour before I hung up.So I spent almost a thousand dollars and now I do not even know when or whether I will get my receiver back. The AVR3806 receiver itself might be good product, but Denon customer service is the worst that I have experienced. There are many equally good audio gears on the market. For my next purchase it will definitely not be a Denon.
Does not respond to my remote. Does not respond to on/off switch. Does not play music CD. Does not work!!!Mine fail within a year.
I have had my iJuke for 3 years now...and one day put an iphone 3G on it and it fried the phone and the dock. So, today, sadley I had to throw it away. :(Just beware that it could blow up your phone, literally. It was smokin.But I loved it and it had great sound. And now I am sad it's gone.
Do not purchase this product - you too could be out $800 for a defective unit! I purchased this back in May spending a small fortune for a small, compact, low profile computer to use at home. I use my laptop solely on the weekends for checking my email and surfing the net and store it on a table at home with its top down. Last week I opened the laptop and turned it on, only to discover a small crack in the side of my lcd screen. I immediately contacted Amazon customer service who directed me to contact Sony directly because Amazon did not protect against this type of situation. Sony had me overnight the laptop to them and today I received an estimate for $800 to replace the lcd screen. Turns out the lcd is NOT COVERED by the one year warranty...for any reason. I explained that nothing had happened to the laptop - it was not dropped, nothing was put on top of it, nothing was spilled on it - and that I had simply opened and closed the top as I do every time I use the laptop. In addition, I asked that the representative please inspect my computer and confirm that there was NO EXTERIOR damage to prove that it had not been dropped, spilled on, etc. Sony responded that while there was no sign of damage, ANY CRACK in the lcd screen constituted "misuse" and the screen was therefore not covered. So I am out $800 if I want to be able to read my screen..and if you read other reviews, turns out I'm not the only one who had this problem.
This listening devise works great! I couldn't be any happier with my purchase!
I've had these headphones for a couple of years. They have been used very sparingly (really only on flights) and stored in the Bose storage pouch in a drawer at normal temperatures in between uses.The first set I got quickly had issues with the jack. I had the issue you would only expect from cheap, poor quality headphones... the jack wasn't making good contact with the headphone port on my ipod, computer, everything. I would only get sound through one ear unless I twisted the jack to just the right place and held it there. Called Bose and they did replace the headphones BUT....The second pair they sent me quickly had issues with the earpads disintegrating. The 'high quality' ear cushions quickly began flaking off leaving black crap all over my ears making it look like I had a rare disease. Called Bose to tell them and their response was, "We sell replacements"... I'm sure you do, but I expect more for a $150 pair of headphones. Plus, as another reviewer mentioned, the replacement ear pads are $35 plus shipping! Oh, and it gets better, the ear pads will take almost 2 months to get to me! 2 months! Not available in any Bose store either.Called Bose again and was told that I got something on the ear pads that has caused the deterioration. Believe me, I haven't. These headphones are expensive and I take great care of them. Seriously, if they are not on my ears, they are in the bag and seeing as I live in San Diego, they haven't exactly been exposed to any extreme temperatures.Really disappointed with Bose customer service. This is not okay for a $150 pair of headphones. Plus, to be honest, they're good but not that good. They could be replaced with a different brand (which would have similar sound quality) for less than the cost of the replacement ear pads!!Last Bose product I buy...
This product has turned out to be a family favorite and has been so for some time now, great job Apple.
I received this product and only half of it worked. For some reason the cable would not work and would actually just drain the battery's instead of charge them, the battery however did work but the cable is what i really needed.
I have been using it a lot and i am amazed. Although it is not intended for beginners, it is a complete tool for fun and survival. The signal reception is good even indoors, what is a new thing for me. This is my third GPS device, and it is as tough as my early GPS12 and handful as my Ique 3600.
This drive was great for the three months it worked before it crashed. I will not trust WD with my data in the future.
This is my first HDTV and I can't imagine a picture on a huge screen that could be any more perfect!
I own a Dell Dimension 8300 PC. It has plenty of storage, and plenty of CPU juice to tackle the applications I run, but it's 512MB limited stock RAM has always been an impediment.I decided to upgrade the RAM myself. I had only once prior opened the case of this Dell PC, and that was to self-install a larger secondary SATA drive.Being a neophyte, the installation of RAM was mostly uneventful. Crucial makes it very hard to "screw up". I purchased an anti-static wrist strap at a local RadioShack, clipped myself to a grounded metal pipe and proceeded to lay the PC on it's side to raise the clam-shell case. Once that was done, I used the opportunity to use a anti-dust air spray to clean things up a bit and blow out most of the accumulated dust of five+ years of steady service.Once everything was installed, I booted up the PC and was greeted with a nice POST screen showing the additional RAM!So all in all, the surgery was a success and the patient is alive and well!If you're considering using Crucial ram for your Dell 8300 and aren't a tech-wiz, I hope my review shows you how simple it was to perform.
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!
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.
I got one of these because I thought the idea was great. I occasionally do pork shoulder over night and have to get up every couple of hours to make sure the temperature on the smoker is holding steady. This would allow me not to have to get up, but to have the thermometer tell me when the smoker temperature was out of range. Well, it turned out to be junk!! First, the switch on the receiver broke within a few uses. Second, transmitter/receiver was suppose to have approximately a 100 foot range, but it turned out to be less the 10 inches!! Don' waste your money!!
This drive really needs to STFU. I am sending it TF back to Western Digital immediately. It's louder than all the recent Anna Nicole Smith media attention!
While I own several camera bags, from theCanon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Green Accent)to the tiny ones, this oneCanon Deluxe Gadget Bag 100EGis just right for my every day use. It's not big and bulky or heavy and I can carry just the lenses I need. I can fit two lenses, one with the hood on backwards and the camera with an 85mm lens with the hood backwards. I fit the remote control on the inside pocket and cleaning cloths and on the outside zipper pocket I fit the external flash. I have a little bit of everything I may need on a quick trip to the park with my kids without it being big and heavy. The quality of this bag is the best! The zipper on top and on the front pocket makes is perfect at not worrying about my lenses falling out and the metal clip is perfect for a quick close between lens changes.Overall, I am very happy with this bag. The size, the quality and how it feels carrying it around. If you have lots of equipment to carry then you will need a bigger size but for two or three lenses on quick every day trips, this is the one to use. I love it and I know you will too. :)
This camera was sadly disappointing. It is powered by only two AA batteries, which last only one photo taking and sometimes less. In Gateway's defence, they do provide two rechargable batteries with the camera, but that doesn't make up for having to change the batteries daily.I have had the camera only a week and have already had trouble with it accepting the memory card. At times, it said that there were no images. . . I jiggled the memory card around a bit and my hundred+ images reappeared. Very annoying!As for quality. . . No, this is no 4.0 megapixel camera. My older 3.0 camera takes better quality photos than this one. They tend to be grainy and fuzzy, regardless of settings, and close-up shots simply are NOT possible--despite the macro settings.It does have some nice "bells and whistles" with lighting and color options, but that simply doesn't make up for poor quality photos. If you are taking photos for more than family snapshots, this is NOT the camera for you.
If you just want a cheap protective case for your Zune, this is a good buy. It is durable and feels as if it won't ever break under normal use. If you want to be able to drop it and not worry about breaking it, buy something more expensive. This is a good protective case against scratches and stuff. I like it.
Very good product for the price. We bought this twice after hearing our first pair. You wont be dissapointed. Yes
This is my first dslr camera. I purchased this because I have owned Nikon products for many years. Most of my lenses can be used with this camera in manual mode. The Nikon autofocus lenses I purchased work great and picture quality is wonderful. The is still a lot to learn about this camera as it does just about anything you could ask, 3 frames per second, bracketing of shots, multi weighted view finder and much more. Having switched from film to digital was the best thing I have done for myself. I can now take as many photos as I want and not have to worry about the expense of processing the film. If I like some digital photos all I have to do is send the images to my local store to make hard copies. The memory card will hold about 550 images at the finest and largest setting on a 2gb compact disk. I would recommend this camera and Nikon to anyone looking for a new camera.
Cable arrived on time, and it was easy to hook it up to the new Epson C88+ that I also got from Amazon. No problems with the cable. Aloha, Rudy
This product was a gift, but I also was able to use it. It is very comfortable around my ears and the adjustable headband makes the fit better since I have a small head. The headphones are easy to use and as the box and description say it is NOT noise canceling, so you can hear surrounding sounds if your volume is low enough. You kind of are just paying for the name, personally I would have went with a different brand but as I said it was a gift and the recipient was very happy with it :) When the product shipped it did come in a another box but there was a handle opening in the box or something and it would be possible to look into the hole and see what was inside since the earphone factory box wasn't concealed in any way. There also wasn't much protective wrapping or insulation surrounding the earphones which I would think it should have came with. The main use that we have used it for was for music, movies are next. Happy shopping~
I bought this card only because it was the same price as the Exteme III at the time of sale.Overall I am pleased with the performance but I do not think it is worth buying it over Extreme III unless it is the same price or very close.
designed for ipod hi-fi. fits right to my unit and it has side pockets for wires, remote, mini-ipod, remote control, etc. no complain. now my ipod hi-fi is secured. one more thing i like is i don't have to take out the hi-fi unit because you can open the bag with zipper and velcro.
This has been one of the most useful purchases of my life, I think. As such, I think it is well worth the price. If you are a music lover, and especially if you enjoy many different styles of music, you MUST buy this for yourself (or, even better, get someone to buy it for you)!I tried one other mp3 player previously (Rio "bad" Karma), with unhappy results (bad hardware), before caving in and springing for the higher rated, and more expensive, iPod (excellent hardware). Now I've upgraded to the newer video iPod. I am in my "happy place"! I even take it to work. And at home it hooks up seamlessly with my home theater system, using a docking station, which also charges it back up.I finally sprang for a better set of headphones, namely the Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphones. I HIGHLY recommend them. I really love the sound they give out; and since they come with several earbuds, you are bound to find one that fits your ear just right. Comfort and exquisite sound! Couldn't ask for more! For extra noise cancelling I like the triple flange ear buds you can get for the Shure earphones (useful in noisy surroundings, like on planes etc.).
The Canon S45 is basically a revision of the S40 with some newer software included. The S40 is itself a version of the Powershot G3 without the gimmicks like remote control, flash mounting, and a few other tricks. The sensor and optics are the same for all three cameras, the difference is in the software on the camera, the editing software for the PC that comes with it, and the gimmicks.The S45 is a nice camera. The user interface is much better than on the S40, and it still has the excellent color quality and image resolution of a 4MP camera. It is ruggedly designed, has high quality optics and CCD, and numerous buttons that are out of the way for normal use. It has full auto and full manual modes, so it's appropriate for beginners and experienced users.The downside of the camera is the slow startup time. The flash is also in a spot where your finger might cover it if you're not careful. There is some noise at low light levels, but this is true of all CCD cameras, and the S45 is about average in this respect. The images are excellent at high resolution/large file size, but the included 32MB flash card is a joke. Canon should know better, and ship all cameras with at least 256MB cards.The major downside of the package is the photo editing/printing software that comes bundled with the camera. It's user interface is an atrocity, buttons have icons rather than labels, there is no menu tab, etc. The camera is quickly recognized by USB port, and the downloads are quick. Just be sure to get Photoshop or another quality editing software package, rather than relying on the [stuff] that comes bundled with this camera.
TiVo has definitely changed the way I watched TV. I spend much less time "channel surfing" and more time watching what I like. Case in point -- last weekend my wife and I sat down in front of the TV without a plan. Instead of flipping channels until we found something interesting, we just looked at the list of shows the TiVo had recorded. The hardest part was picking which one to watch. Since we could fast-forward through commercials, we watch a 2-hour movie in less than 90 minutes. The "live-TV" options are just as cool. If the phone rings while you're watching a show, just hit pause. You can resume after you hang up, then catch up to real time during the commercial.There are two "negatives" that I want to mention (however, these don't change my rating...it's still a 5-star in my book):1. The service does not adjust recording time if a show gets delayed (say when a football game runs long).2. If you want to connect to a wireless network using a Linksys WUSB11 Wireless-B adapter version 2.8, you'll have to wait for the next software update (or sign up for the beta version). According to TiVo customer support (which was very helpful once I reached a real person), Linksys originally told them that version 2.6 and higher would work. However, when 2.8 came out, it didn't work with TiVo DVRs. They are working on a solution.
Item was DOA not worth the time to get a refund. You get what you pay for. I learned my lesson....again
I have had my Hitachi for over 2 years and I have not had any problems. The HD channels are awesome. PS3 shows up with a great picture. BR movies are a go. The only thing I regret about buying this TV is that it's not big enough...I should have purchased the larger ultravision TV. Well after 2 yrs...I think its time for a bigger TV anyway.Update: Today is 1/26/2010 I bought this TV September 2006 and it's still going strong. I'm thinking about buying a 55+ and using my current 42 in my newly acquired man cave.....
I have used the 5000 ED for the past week and my computer (running XP home edition) keeps freezing up after scanning 2 - 25 slides, forcing me to perform a cold reboot. I have sent a request to Nikon, but haven't heard a word. If only I could return this unreliable piece of hardware.
After reading all of the contradictions between customer reviews, reading countless online publications, and going to electronic stores I ended up buying the Canon S410. Sure people will complain about small things, but I find people complain about almost anything.The bottom line is when you are trying to get the best quality shots off quickly this is the camera. It's ability to calculate exposures and make rich, beautiful picures is just amazing. You can shoot in to the sun with this camera while standing in shade and still get beautifully exposed shots. I was worried that the camera was completely automatic. It actually is not. You can control exposure quite well (even take night photographs), use manual focus, and use as b/w. If you are an amateur photographer looking for something fun and light I highly recommend.
This stylus was part of another order. I reprint my review of the other part of the order because the entire order is explained in this review.I was surprised and disappointed when I received and opened my order. The items I received are materially different from what is depicted on the website; and I expected to receive the items as displayed on the Amazon website when I placed my order. At the time I ordered, I also ordered an additional Metal Stylus for Palm (PalmOne) Tungsten E, E2 w/Black Tip.Instead of receiving the 3-pack of stylus and the additional other stylus I ordered, I received four individually wrapped styluses, one of which was opened and taped shut, and one of which was broken. All items were advertised as "New." Each stylus was in clear wrapping with a label describing the content applied to the outside. There was quite a price difference between the 3-pack of styluses and the individual stylus, and as received, each one of the 4 styluses was EXACTLY the same. Both of the items, as ordered, had shipping and handling charges applied to the purchases.I made an attempt to work directly with the vendor about my concerns, however, I felt that there were voids in the email correspondences, so after seven days, I contacted Amazon and went through the A-z Guarantee claim service. I received an excellent and expedient response through Aazon to my complete satisfaction. The vendor knew that, at the least, I expected the broken stylus to be replaced immediately. I have yet to hear from the vendor.I feel that the vendor made an attempt to provide a product but further feel that the vendor needs to be more deligent in filling orders with the items, as they are advertised, to avoid having disappointed customers such as myself. I trust that the vendor will give this review attention and wish them luck and success in the future.
Bought this for my husband last year. He uses it everyday and it is a good quality cover. The only bad thing is it had a really strong plastic/chemical smell when we got it. The smell lasted quite a few weeks, otherwise its a good deal.
What can I say? It's a good quality extension cord from a good manufacturer of cables. It works as advertised!
I bought this adapter a few days ago only to find out that is is not compatible with my PC running on Windows 7. review the compatibility with your current operating system before buying it because it seems that only works correctly with windows xp. I even called belkin and they dont take responsibility for issues of compatibility. The worst of all, it does not say anywhere in their website that this device does not work with windows 7. Be alert before buying it!!!!!!!!
The board arrived in a timely manner. The BIOS chip was different .so we could not recover smoothly at all. It would not recognize the drives or the raid. We took the old BIOS chip out and put it in the new board and at least we can use the dual processors and drives although we will still have to data entry all licensing and other pertinent info that would have otherwise just loaded up.Very disappointed in this product.
I like this camera ,it id very cheap and takes pictures wonderful , only one thing the battery the seller provided can only shot for less than 20 photos is little bad . so i use Ni_Mh battery .it works well .
This was actually a pretty good printer while it worked. I use mostly black ink so after replacing it once, bought a double container of black ink (not cheap) and replaced it. Ever since then the light blinks and I get a user error with no way to fix it. I never had such problems with HP printers.
Optics and camera are just excellent. Images are clear and have excellent resolution. The software is very easy to use. This is good enough even for professional use. The scope came with top or bottom LED lighting that gives you excellent view of the subject to show various details. The focusing is so stable even when detached from the base. I am just happy to have one.
We bought this lock combo for my son to use with his laptop in college. He has an HP Pavilion dv6375us. However, the lock did not want to go into the lock slot on the computer. My husband finally got it to go in (with force), but then it didn't want to come out (brilliant, right.) It took a lot of muscle and unplugging the computer and turning it on its side to get good leverage before we were able to get the lock out. Since we did get it out I decided to do it again, and the second time it was a little easier than the first. After about 10 cycles it was still difficult to get out, but I could do it much easier. I don't know if we just ruined the lock slot for any other brand of lock and I don't know if the poor fit was due to the lock or the manufacturing of the computer. I thought the fit was supposed to be fairly standard, but it wasn't in our case. Had this not been mail order and had we tried it out before unpacking in the dorm I may have taken it back to the store and tried another lock before forcing the fit.As for the operation of the lock, once we were able to work out the fit issue, the instructions for setting and using the lock were very good, and I didn't think that it would be easy to accidentally change the combo like I have heard about from other lock reviews. It seems to be a very secure system, which was my main concern.
I'm an avid amateur photog and have always detested using lens paper and cleaning agents. This thing is fantastic. I little twist of the cap and some gentle rubbing on the lens and this cleans them faster and better than tissue ever has. It's ease of use, portability, and function are superb.
The spkrs are nice looking and seem well built, adequate for a PC system. Then after a couple of months, I get the buzz and clicks thru the volume control. A nice system becomes un-usable. Have seen same complaints about same problem w/ other Logitech spkrs, would not recommend these.
Once you get use to the ball it works well. It has alot of neat features.
Okay, I admit that this buy was motivated by my desire to have a kitchen TV to match my new all white appliances (the old tv was gun metal). And it looks beautiful! I uncrated it upside down, didn't realize it, didn't see the manual, but I put the stand on, plugged the cords in, put batteries in the remote, turned it on and wa-la! away it went, searched all channels, deleted the scrambled ones, I figured out how to set the time zone and time. I had it search for both air and cable channels and all the HD channels popped and come in without the benefit of rabbit ears!All this with only "basic" cable. Using the menu, I turned off the chimes and the light that is set in the bottom center of the panels. Applause and prompts to Samsung. I did not give it all stars as the viewing angle on the stand is not as wide as one would need for working in the kitchen (moving), and from the height of a tall refridgerator (sitting at the table).
Replaces the two batteries. Should come with the camera. This camera is a fast battery killer so I have to have this 110v adapter. Works!
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.
Awesome lens for 360 virtual tours or unique fisheye images. I recommend this lens if you are shooting 360 tours.
I chose this rating because I had a good experience placing my order with you guys. The item arrived on time as stated and I recommend everybody to do business with them.
The optics are good, but the software and the tech service are terrible. I ordered the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT based on glowing reviews I had read. It arrived promptly and was easy to assemble. I was easily able to align the view finder with the main optics, which seemed to be very good. But I was totally unable the align the computer. I made a dozen attempts after entering and re-entering the necessary information and entering the position of various triplets of widely spaced stars, but the computer kept telling me that alignment had failed. I attempted one call to tech service, but was on hold for half an hour before I gave up. I emailed tech service regarding my problem, and received an automatic acknowledgement, but absolutely no further contact over a two week period. Amazon allowed me to return the scope as defective, and even paid the return shipping. So Celestron was terrible, but Amazon was great.
I bought this for myself for christmas after the magnavox one I had (thankfully) gave out on me.I must admit, the price was an attractive feature of this unit, but I quickly liked many other features:- Digital or (pseudo)analog time display- Digital tuning, not a dial- Multi color display (my kids love this)and you can adjust the intensity - hi will light up the room at night,low might be tough to see in the day- Aux input for mp3 player- Wake to cd or radio if you want (choose your track on cd)- Batteries for backup were INCLUDED!- You hit any button on top to snooze - no searching for the right one, and they have weighted the unit so you can tip it over or move it easily.Medium - sound is better than the one I got rid of, but not high quality, buy hey, its a clock radio, not a home stereo.The only thing I cant give a positive review about are the controls. They are not intuitive, and in some case inconvenient. And sometimes if the radio dial is betwen 'bumps', it will turn the radio on unpredictably.Overall I am much happier with this unit than I am with the one it replaced (and this one cost 1/2 as much). And after shopping around for a while, I didnt see any that stood out above this one.
I have used a variety of MP3 players and used to be a die hard iRiver fan and owned a H140 for awhile, but after getting the iPod I quickly realized why they were the #1 selling player. Very intuitive interface, great sound, ect. The iRiver did everything, but this one plays MP3's better than it did. Accessories are another issue, as you can get them for iPod anywhere.
I'm a musician, and work at home - the Onstage II fits right on the desktop and provide ample volume and tone quality. I especially like the (volume) control - touch sensitive - when my phone rings I simply touch the volume control and immediately I have a lower volume for phone conversations.Love this -would highly recommend...
Product arrived on-time. I use the cables in my travels, especially in hotels, at client sites and in the homes of family members when I need to set up an office away from the office.
I travel for my business (I'm a consultant for a party plan company), so I drive all over the state. I struggled for almost 4 years with Mapquest printouts until I finally took the leap to buy a GPS. The C340 has been rather accurate and I love that while I'm nearing my Hostesses house it tells me exactly how close I am and on what side of the street to be looking! My only complaints would be that sometimes it prompts me to turn a little too late (not enough time to slow down and make the turn) and when I'm in a really wooded area and it loses satellite reception, I think it would be nice if it would continue the directions guestimating when you would near your next turn until it regains satellite reception.
Recently, myself and my sister purchased the Koss Titanium Headphones. They are excellent. We are completely satisfied with our purchase. We would strongly recommend for any one who is looking for good headsets.
My old Awia system that i purchased back in '96 was a better system. Features I didn't like on the Panasonic was the remote, which is small and the buttons are too close together. The signal is weak which require repeated pressing of buttons. The CD changer is noisy and to take out one CD you have to stop the playing CD. A carousel would have been better. Loading CD's is a task and retrieving is also difficult. And still very noisy. I don't recommed purchasing this model as there are better ones out there that can do the same job.
If i could i would return this item for a full refund, i am not satisfied with this camera, especially for the price. This item does not take the highest quality of pictures, my $150 HP R707 took better pictures and was easier to use.
No, it's not aspirin... it's the HP JetDirect Print Server we bought from Amazon.com!While looking for a duplex (that is, double-sided paper) network printer, we discovered that the ideal HP model, the LaserJet 3005dn, was not available. The 3005d? Sure. The 3005n? No problem. But not the 3005dn. Why? Don't ask me.The thing is, HP's networked laser printers are basically just their stand-alone models with a JetDirect unit pre-installed. Hence our solution: Buy the 3005d and add the JetDirect for instant networking. And I do mean instant. Installation could not be simpler. You unscrew one small backplate, slide the JetDirect in, power the printer on and you're good to go.(One small caution: There are different models and variants of JetDirect so make sure you're getting the right one for your HP printer.)
Great investment! It even fits over my gela skin which in turn protects my laptop even more! My 14 month old son knocked it off the coffee table and it didn't pop off. I'm very happy with my purchase!
I bought the Sony S360 for Christmas thru eBay, new in box, and in less than a month with little use or input, it quit working and would not restart, despite tech support via telephone, which they thought was battery-related. Because it was bought thru eBay, their warranty was not honored, so I am out the money paid for the unit. I doubt I will ever buy Sony product again. I have had Palm pda (x2) in past without any problems.
Last year, I bought a Harmony 880 for my entertainment system. It was perfect. My girlfriend had at her house a Sony Commander (aka "piece of junk") that I just couldn't stand to use anymore so I bought the Harmony 550 for her house. Once again, it took 10 minutes to set up. I like this remove almost as much as the 880. Actually, it is a draw. While the 880 has more screen-buttons, and a favorite channels list w/ channel icons, I have to say that the button layout on the 550 is far superior.I have only two minor complaints, but neither was enough for me to substract a rating star. First, the time of inactivity to go into power save mode is not configurable and is too long (2 hours). Second, it has a motion sensor that turns the LCD and button lights on when it wakes from power save mode. They should update the firmware so that these lights go on everytime you move the remote (like the 880).
I bought this speaker system to use with my iPod while on vacations and business trips. Believe it or not this system, speakers and subwoofer, can be packed in a medium sized travel bag with a shoulder strap and will fit into an airplane overhead baggage compartment. Suprisingly it is lightweight. Set up properly in a hotel room, the sound is incredible, more than one could ask for from an economical system as this. I used this system during a recent vacation in Vegas and it performed beyond my expectations. There is a problem with background hiss and radio crosstalk which can be greatly reduced by repositioning the cables connecting the speakers and subwoofer. Because of that, I can't rate this system 5 stars. But if you're looking for a cheap way to blast your tunes while on vacation or a business trip without headphones or being weighed down, you should consider the VS-2121's.
Then it died on me, Disappointing word word word word 1 2 3 4 5 more words to go blaa..
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.
Good affluent product with defined characteristics, but with a high consumption of battery. Also the salesman would have to improve the packing, because to receive the product opened in folder he gives bad impression
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
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!
Right off, the price. If I paid double or even triple and it performed as it does, I would have been satisfied. FM transmitters by definition are supposed to be the last resort for sending audio through car speakers from a portable device, given their many potential downfalls. But I've used the Coby CA-745 daily for over two months now and I couldn't be happier. I even made sure to wait this long before posting a review, in case it worked well but broke quickly.A few major points to consider regarding this model: first, this is not an iPod-charging device. For me, that was OK. Everything I plug my iPod into at home charges it, so I was purposely looking for a transmitter that would fit the iPod's 3.5mm headphone jack.Second, it allows for selection among the full FM frequency band including the almost-never-taken 87.9. I set it there on Day 1 and never changed it. But it's nice to know that I am not limited to four preset tunings if I need to change it.Third, it is designed thoughtfully. I didn't want a battery-powered transmitter, but my lighter jack is situated in a recessed part of my lower dashboard, so the tilting display helps. The coiled connection cable keeps things neat, as does the flip-off cover that exposes a piggyback lighter jack, so you can still plug in a cellphone charger or whatever. Funny that you don't see any of these options in the high-priced FM transmitters.But none of the above would matter if it didn't sound good. I am a critical listener, though aware that I cannot expect my car audio system to sound as good as my home system. Three aspects of this unit's audio quality stand out: its output level strength is terrific, there is actual discernable stereo separation, and no noticeable coloration in frequencies. I tried all the preset EQ settings on my iPod with this and found that it sounded best flat, no EQ at all. To me, that alone spoke volumes about the quality of its transmitted stereo signal.Background noise is virtually non-existent and I never get those bursts of static anymore. I can make out a very slight constant high-pitched whine, which I know is my car interfering with the signal (having the wipers on causes the whine to modulate some), but note - this is just one component of an overall VERY LOW LEVEL background noise floor. Unless you crank it up between songs or during very light musical passages, you're not going to hear any artifacts produced by this unit. And for you purists out there - try cranking up your built-in car CD player when a song is paused - with factory units especially, you may be surprised by how much low-level garbage is percolating back there that you'd never really notice.My Ford Taurus was tricky for getting an iPod to play through it. The factory audio system is configured in such a way that adding an audio input would have been expensive and complex to install. The in-dash cassette goes into auto-forward when trying to use a cassette adapter, so I'm really stuck with the FM transmitter method. My antenna is a standard fixed-pole antenna at the back of the car, and the cheap no-name FM transmitter I was using before this could only be placed in certain locations to work at all, and even then produced constant light static that was annoyingly audible, plus regular bursts of loud jarring static. Yet I put up with that for a long time since I knew from researching online that no matter what model or price, there was nothing that was consistently lauded as working great, and every unit seemed to have the ability to work as poorly as the piece of junk I already had.So again, the price. There are no guarantees, but a lot of people are having good luck with this unit. If your situation is like mine, the price alone should make it worth the gamble.
This disc drive is one of the best that i have ever used before. It is very &quot;high tech&quot;, and high quality, but for a very reasnoble price. It also looks better than the other plain old white drives. I am very pleased with it.
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[..]
Received the product very quickly. Would use this company again. Have not had any trouble with the recorders (bought 2 of them) at this time (about a month since purchased).
finder excellent well built and easy to use. works well in combination with red dot finder orion, place it in my telescope celestror Nextar is 8. The lens is very good.
Great packaging, quick shipping, Great company to do business with as always. Thanks, Jeff
The product is good, dealing with Amazon is Great but dealing withNet-gear rep is very bad what's even worst is that there service is out sourced to India and you can't understand a word they are saying trust me it's much easier to do it your self just carefully follow the instructions on the disc.
I needed to extend my wireless about 250 feet for a webcam. The antenna was in clear view of the camera. I kept losing packets so the camera was to choppy. I read that they recommended that I should get two antennas. That was not an option for me because of the location.Tech support was overseas and it was a joke. All they said was that this is a good product that usually doesn't have problems.There is no way to see if it is even working. No lights nothing...Maybe two antennas would work better. I was disappointed that it did not work because I still do not have a solution.
Installed this in an 03 Saturn Vue... no problems! Did the job just fine! I used it on a Pioneer DEH-1300 stereo deck.Anyone on here telling you otherwise is on the crackers... this thing worked and fit without an issue!
All I needed was a decent webcam for Skype and such. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to see how the VF0060 performs because the driver would not install at all. I had good past experience with Creative webcams using the less expensive models VF0040 and VF0050, and I was generally pleased with their performance. The VF0060 was on Black Friday sale for dirt-cheap so I decided to give it a try. Many reviewers across the net mentioned difficulties with installation of the VF0060 and that also has been my experience. I even tried a driver downloaded directly from Creative's support website, but that didn't work either. What a waste of time, and what a totally weird product!The VF0060 shall go back to its vendor and I'm using again my old trusty VF0050.To whom it may concern: the computer I tried to install the VF0060 runs on Athlon 64 3400+ with Windows XP SP2 plus all updates and lots of RAM.
seem to be holding up better than ipod headphones, i use them for running and they stay in my ears- i have pretty small ears too, so thats difficult
When my last router died after less than a year and after everything I went through to install it and its predecessors, I was not looking forward to having to install yet another wireless router. My last router was NOT a D-Link, but the one before this last one was, and they both were a nightmare to install. I'm no computer genius, but I'm not a computer idiot either. I consider myself somewhat above average when it comes to computer and networking knowledge, but still thanks to the experience of the previous two routers, I was not looking forward to having to install yet another one. I imagined hours and hours of cursing, screaming, throwing things, and even more cursing before I came anywhere close to my goal of a stable wireless network in my home. Imagine my surprise, then, when I sat down with my laptop and a cup of coffee in the office, popped in the installation disk, followed the instructions, and BAM! my new network was up and running before my coffee had even cooled enough to do more than sip it. It really was that simple. I think it took me longer to configure the two Windoze 7 computers to the new network than it did to install it (and that was only because it took me a few minutes to figure out that Windoze 7 does not treat hitting "enter" the same as clicking the "okay" button). The range and strength within that range is even better than my previous NetGear router, my DSi and Wii seem to play nicer with the D-Link than they did with the NetGear, and all 4 household computers, with OS's ranging from XP to Vista to Windoze 7, get along quite nicely with the D-Link and subsequently with each other. I can't comment on lifespan as I've only had it a few weeks, but in all other respects, I am very happy with the D-Link. If this one looks like its going to last longer than a year, I might just have to buy a spare to have on hand in case of emergency.
It dries my hair quickly, is small enough to pack in my suitcase, has a retractable cord, and makes my hair incredibly silky and smooth. And you can't beat the price either. I'm never buying another dryer brand/model as long as this one is in production.
I was very disappointed with this product. I had a hard time getting to work. When I called support, no real attempt was made to help me. Finally, I returned the product and purchased a Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router. I am glad I made that decision.Bob
I have use this product for a month and its very good. It comes with an ATSC Tuner so you doesn't have to buy a new TV for a few years. The recording is smooth, no noise, if you close the recording session it can be played in other dvd players. Better if you use the component cables for a nice picture quality.
Performs as advertised. Not using the "N" capabilities yet so can't comment on those.
My set up is a 75ft 22awg hdmi from a Scientific Atlanta cable box in my basement to a samsung led in the living room. The wire works fine by itself because how thick it is. I tried to put in an hdmi switch/combiner and it caused it to no longer work. I bought the Tripp lite extender to see if that would work, but it didnt work. At the most I got an hdcp error from my cable box which could have been the switch. I would suggest if you are having an issue with length, get a thicker hdmi wire, or use CatV to hdmi converters instead of this product. I ended up buying a manual push button hdmi switch and that works fine for me.
My wife and I reviewed the 40" and read it had problems. We decided get the 46" (1080p,lcd) samsung instead. We couldn't be happier. It is the perfect size, and looks amazing. Some people said it had the "screen door effect", we don't see any of that.(If you do, then adjust the color and contrast) The TV does get warm though, but that's the only complaint. We liked it so much we bought two of them. They were delivered in 10 days and with no problems. We save a ton of money compared to the department stores, even with the "monster cables". Thank you J.R., Electronic Expo, all those who wrote their opinions on the TV's, and Amazon.
I ordered this hair dryer after trying it at a hotel. I immediately noticed a difference in my hair not being as frizzie or "fly away." I had no idea that an ionic, ceramic hair dryer could make that much difference! It's a pretty large and heavy dryer, so I really like the retractable cord and the folding handle for travel and storage.
As with most Microsoft products, great hardware, poor software, but oh well.Now I'm using this thing right now, and I never noticed the spacebar thing, but it's true, if you don't press the spacebar correctly and press it on the upper area, it's hard to press down. I've always pressed spacebars as they were meant to be pressed so I had no issues adjusting.The largest challenge with this keyboard is using home row correctly, Microsoft puts out products based on the standard, and has done this with its' Natural line since the start. I use my left hand correctly, my right, on my Logitech Elite, went all over the place; I can only imagine how wrong my right hand usage was. This keyboard forces you to relearn typing, for typing classes, a Natural keyboard would be perfect, it makes you type correctly. I don't much like the N key, but I've learned to use it and the M key correctly, no more hitting my enter key while going for quotes either.The zoom function is novelty, not necessity, it's fun to use normally but mostly useless otherwise, really exclusively for the always-in-office user, what they need to do is make it a scroll button too, it's highly sensitive and easy to use, which would make scrolling silky smooth in a way only overpriced mice manage.Therein lies the problem, the software is inferior to my cheapie Logitech Elite(Which had more functions I might add as well as better software.), there is hardly any customization to be had. There is no taskbar icon; most of the remapping done is through an interface integrated into the already well-hidden Keyboard area under the control panel. Remapping options are less than fantastic, the favorites keys are useless, the back and forward buttons will work with either a browser or a media player, not both, zoom cannot be reconfigured, and Mail only allows one indicated program to be opened.This is what is wrong with the favorite's keys, they allow but five programs to be opened, you cannot indicate that you wish to open a menu of programs to select, merely one program per key, same with all of the other keys. The lack of "My" keys for the F# Buttons is annoying, but that's just a design decision for a non-media keyboard, and I don't mind much.This keyboard would've done better to have more configuration and just a couple more media keys, but I suppose it's my fault for asking that much of it, it's designed for the office, not a music listeners hands. I'll go into the aesthetics of this baby now to round it off.Some may notice the shift keys are smaller, and the enter key even smaller, the right of the keyboard is larger than the left in the way of keys, which seems fine, to me at least, I find reaching the Backspace key uncomfortable, placing your hands on this keyboard is like a match made in heaven, seems a shame to reach so far away and break off from paradise.That leads me to this palm rest, wow, sick of those cheap detachable plastic palm rests(Read: Wrist Destroyers)? This is your ticket, so soft, yet strong, it's the cashmere of palm wrests. The 2x3 layout is back to normal, which I very much enjoy, insert is back home and delete is too. The keys above the numpad offer more functions that I have yet to use, but are nice to have all the same, the curvature of the keys takes getting used to, particularly the aforementioned N key and it's sibling the M key. The Alt, Ctrl, Windows, Menu, and Start keys are all gigantic and hard to miss, they feel pretty great.The spacebar, apparently if struck correctly, is amazing, it's designed for this keyboard in a way that no spacebar has ever been, it's almost destructive of what you're typing looking down while you type, seeing it all functioning the way it does, it's almost like some kind of alien technology, which is why I don't look.The...crappy plastic attachment that comes attached(Oddly enough) to this masterpiece is best taken out(Easily) and forgotten, it's all personal preference of course, I didn't like it, the slope of the keys makes leaving your hands where they are painless and then very comfortable. The prop-ups on the back make it more conventional and I rather like them, but now the size.This keyboard is undeniably the largest keyboard I have ever laid eyes on, the sheer width and height is enough to make a laptop user gawk for moments at a time, it is critical you have a large amount of desk space to place this on, I didn't, and I had to move my entire PC over more to the left just to manage a nice cozy fit. When the legs on this baby are propped it also reaches monitor height, I.E., it will not fit very well under a monitor, which is why it is best used in a keyboard tray, though I'd worry about it's large scale hurting the tray after a long enough time.In conclusion, this is a masterful piece of hardware, and it has virtually no flaws, the software is pathetic at best and obviously designed for the dullard worker drone, it's a pity really, all the same, it deserves four stars, here's to hoping they manage to improve the boring, bland software.8/10 (Not an average)
great functions and excellent sound!!Creative Zen Vision:M 60 GB Portable Media Player Black
This was my first mini drive. Since I have 2.0 USB ports and WinXP, I went shopping for a USB 2.0 drive. I bought and returned 2 Lexar Jumpdrive Pro 2.0 and a SanDisk Cruzer Mini.Their performance was awful under WinXP Service Pack 1 (SP1). In all cases the Iomega performed my benchmark of receiving a 44MB directory in appx. 1 min. 30 secs, while the allegedly faster 2.0 models I tested required 3-5 mins.+. I am attributing this to a flaw in WinXP SP1 (and not my machine) since I repeated the benchmark on a Best Buy demo computer with the same level of WinXP and again the Mini Drive beat the Lexar hands down.I then downloaded the Win98 driver from Iomega's site for my 5 year old Dell (installed very very cleanly) and this time the 2.0 device timings improved dramatically to about 1 min. 30 secs., but the Iomega also improved to 1 min. 10 secs.Since I'm not yet sure what is causing the 2.0 drives to deteriorate under WinXP, I am sure that the Iomega USB 1.1 Mini Drive runs at very acceptable levels under WinXP with 2.0 ports and under Win98 with USB 1.1 ports.In other words, in today's Windows software environment, the Iomega Mini Drive runs acceptably fast, is consistent across Windows platforms, and is just ... well, a safe purchase if you want this type of device.Worthy of mention is that the physical construction of the Iomega was far and away the best. It's size is smaller than most others I've seen, and it is flat enough to fit in a USB port alongside a USB cable attached device, without encroaching.The case has good ergonomics designed into it, besides being a very professional looking, handsome, gray (like today's computer chasses). The end cap is large, bears a shirt pocket clip, and fits securely. The non business end of the drive has an attachment with a keyring which, if nothing else, will make it more difficult to lose, and it also lends to its appearance.Iomega is a good company with a useful web site and acceptable technical support. I can't come close to saying this about the pathetic SanDisk site and the slightly less anemic Lexar site. There are also some free downloads available for the device which I haven't explored yet, but do take a look and see if they interest you.So ... if you want this type of device, value performance, stylish looks, quality construction, and good vendor support, all at a reasonable price, consider this one. Can't vouch for the 256MB model since I didn't try it, but I do wish I had the extra capacity. You can basically leave it installed all the time and have the convenience of fairly adequate removeable storage for backing up frequently changing data, in my case a web site I'm actively maintaining, my Eudora mailboxes, and Excel spreadsheets.From sketchy information on the Internet, it appears that Iomega will be introducing 2.0 versions of this device. Several vendors like HP have been advertising them but are all out of stock. If I can iron out the nagging XP performance issue, I will be buying 2 of the 256KB 2.0 models. They will probably fly and I trust Iomega will ensure that happens.Good luck with your purchasing decision. You will likely find that this device is a "keeper", as I have.
Player slow booting up even with firmware update. Low price for player and integration with Samsung TV best part of player. Most Web apps need subscription for cost and need Wi-Fi adapter to work Samsung adapter overpriced. Other then Blu-ray start up time, picture is fine. Will upgrade this and TV at later date.Samsung BD-C5500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
This MP3 player/ Digital JukeBox is an incredible product. It holds twice as many songs as the I-POd 20 GB and is 100$ Less.It is very easy to set up and use. You can use any program to download music and ont need to use I-Tunes.I suggest getting this Player
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.
After seeing this camera at the store and with the price being so reasonable I couldn't wait to purchase it. Now I am contacting Polaroid requesting a refund. First of all, the software is not compatible with Windows XP. There is a way around this, but I find it ridiculous that Polaroid would produce a camera with software the isn't XP-friendly considering most newer systems operate on this OS. Anyway, after finally getting the software installed, I have continued to receive various error messages. I tried the camera's help site, photomaxhelp.com(which, by the way, apparently is non-existent) and finally ended up at Polaroid's site. There are myriad articles and questions pertaining to using the camera and software with Windows XP, which in a way made me feel better knowing I was far from the only one having these problems. To get to the point, after trying EVERY solution and suggestion on Polaroid's site, and searching the web for other suggestions, I have still been unable to download any pictures from this camera onto my PC. I guess it might be a good LOW END camera to use only for web and e-mail (not printing photos) if you have an older OS and never plan to upgrade. As for me, I'm waiting for my refund.
This is the second one that I have purchased for office use. It is worth every penny. I am on the phone every day, all day. It saves my neck and my nerves. Worth every penny. A must have if you spend a lot of time on the phone, computer or multi-tasking.
this lasted only about a week. I guess you get what you pay for on small stuff like this lol
Amizon offers the lowest price on top name brand products! Stop searching and buy with Amizon, I do!
I have an Ipod video that I got for graduation, didn't really use it for a while.The music organizational system is annoying because if your music isn't tagged correctly you will have a ton of &lt;unknowns> ...who wants to go through and tag their entire collection of music again?I plugged mine into a computer that just got it's itunes update and disconnected it when I was supposed to.It wouldn't stop "restarting" It was possessed.Mind you, the first time I use it, it dies, after a software update, after installing the software.It dies.And It got really scratched while i was putting it in the case.. :-(If you're going to get an I-pod get the Apple care, otherwise you spent money on something you'll just have for a year.Also, even though they replace it for you, you have to go into the Apple Store, and it's inconveniant to have to put all your music back on it and to wait in line at the store.Even though it's sleek, it really isn't that good of a product, I know some people swear by these, but I'm obsessed with quality.
Got this set in December to replace a twelve-year-old 35" Mitsubishi in our master bedroom. What an improvement in all categories of performance! NO BANDING OR ANY OF THE OTHER PROBLEMS OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED/IMAGINED. Ten additional digital channels received over basic Comcast cable. Both analog and digital broadcasts display seamlessly. Panasonic upsampling DVD/VHS and TIVO display beautifully. Major purchases should always go this well.
I purchased an AKAI CFTD2011 which would not work with my Tivo (Humax DVD) remote. I tried several universal remotes, including "learning" remotes and could get none of them to work with the AKAI TV. I purchased the Harmony 628 at a great price from Amazon. Initially, it would not work with the AKAI, but after spending a few minutes with Harmony's tech support, they should be how to get the Harmony to learn the AKAI's commands. With some more exploration of their web site, I have been able to set up the Harmony so that it works very well with both the AKAI and Tivo. The Harmony is very flexible and powerful (5 stars), but it requires some tweaking and experimentation to get it set up the way you want (3 stars). I plan to get a second one for my other system.
This Motorola Signal Booster is super. I am using the 484095-001-00 to combine/amplify two antenna signals. I live in a low area surrounded by hills and tall trees yet the booster allowed me to pick up 22 off-air channels with surprising clarity and minimum pixelation (only during high winds and when there is a low flying aircaft). I am approximately 20 miles away from the TV channel stations. Try it and you'll like it......
I love it. I was told don't get something with such a small memory. I have about 200 songs on there and I can hardly think of any other songs! Great small item its not as large as the others. Looks really sharp and Awesome!The only thing i suggest is to purchase a protective case with it. The back gets scratched up pretty easy
This DVD player is great. The upconverting to 1080i for DVD really makes your DVD picture quality approach HDTV levels. I use it connected to my HDTV over the component outputs, since the one DVI connection is used by my HD-Satellite connection. I got mine for VERY cheap on Amazon.com just last week, and it plays like hi-end expensive DVD players in the $500-1000 range. It has the same electronic upconvert chip as the expensive ones.Think about your great HDTV only getting 5-10 HD channels. The rest of the time your are watching SDTV or 480 line DVDs. What a waste of your investment.IMPORTANT- the new versions have a block to stop you upconverting copy-protected DVDs, so it is only 20% useful.BUT, do a search on LGROMOUT on the internet and get the firmware that allows you to upconvert ANY DVD to 1080i. It is well worth the trouble for the result. (Make your friends jealous!!)
This bag is the perfect go anywhere companion to the Nikon D40. Small enough to grab and go - I looked at the next size smaller, but based on reviews chose the Explorer 1. It is the perfect size to carry camera w/ 18-55 lens attached, a flash on one side (I use the SB 400), charger & cables or zoom lens on the other. Front pocket is perfect for extra batteries memory, etc. Excellent quality!
I forgot to add that I had a heck of a time understanding the flash business on the manual. My pictures came out pretty good. Pretty surprised for a Polaroid. The case is kind of cool-turns into a fanny pack which is perfect for a busy parent who needs both hands.
I canceled an order on a another leather case when I saw this one. The other case was generic, and made to fit any MP3 player. I would have had to take my Zen Vision out of the case to access the buttons. But I love this case! I thought that the vertical position of the (non-swiveling) belt clip would be annoying, but it was actually a great idea to make it that way. The buttons are closer when I want to change a song while I'm working out, and I can see which ones I'm pressing. The belt clip isn't flimsy either. Great Job Kroo!
Keeps my old walk around phones working. When I think my phone is too old, I just get another battery. About every 18-24 months. Handy to get online.
I got this player for a second TV and picked what I thought was a good brand so I wouldn't have any problems with it. After the first few times I used it, it started having trouble synchronizing the video signal. It behaved like the disk was damaged, even though the player was practically new and the same disk then played fine on another player. Toshiba claims there's a 1 year warranty, but after 90 days you're practically SOL, you have to pay shipping and a &quot;handling fee&quot; that together make replacing the player a more attractive choice. The replacement won't be a Toshiba...
This is a review of the FM18 head only. The head appears well-built - all-metal and it feels substantial. However, the head moves slightly in one direction when the pan lock knob is tightened, ruining the shot. Spend $100 more (for a Bogen or a Gitzo) and get a much better result.
The camera is very nice, the still images quality is very high.The software is not so good, it can not get a normal DVD for support the videos.I paid a two days service because I needed my camera, but after two days I did not receive the package, I contacted UPS office and I had to go to UPS offices three times, and in third I got my package, Terrible service.
This is the perfect card reader. You don't need any drivers, it reads just about any memory card you can find, and it's fast. Very, very fast.
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.
bought this a long time ago and i really enjoyed using it. i still have it but i seldom use a desktop these days.
This system is just what I needed. It replaces an older Altec Lansing system that finally breathed its last. The old system had nice tone but was essentially unadjustable except for an awkward digital volume control. This new one has a dial (not a push button) that controls both volume and bass/treble. With it I can make the kind of fine adjustments that I need for my audio and video editing. The controller is separate from the speaker units which means that I don't have to go where the speakers are to make a sound change. Equally important, there is an input for headphones. The series of tiny tweeters and midrange speakers in the right left stereo components give me the clear sound that I need (I am hard of hearing) and the woofer provides that all important response that says "quality." I would buy this product again with no hesitation.
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 !
Good item, locked the jacks securely in place without making too much of a hassle to remove them. Audio quality seems unaffected. Definitely suggest this product.
After the required 8 hour first time charge on the mouse, the set installed without complications.The Keyboard has a good, positive feel and responds well but not overly responsive to where it creates 'repeeeeeaters' which become annoying.The Optical Air Mouse is very responsive in the air or on the mouse pad. With its two options for use, I can give my wrist a break and change how I am working with it or easily change it to my other hand.The 30 foot range is ample for in home use or in a classroom situation. The RF Receiver connected very easily and so far does not exhibit any interference issues with anything else in range.My experience is that the GyroTools Software that comes with it is only needed if you wish to implement the special button commands and 'swipe' features that give you more options as well as presentation control.My biggest concern now is WHERE to obtain spare battery and charger and a battery clip for regular batteries like is offered prolifically for the Ultra Series.
was 1 piece out of a 3 piece gift for my niece by marriage and its been a month since i purchased it and she got it and have not got any complaints so i would recommend this card whenever you purchase a digital camera that does not come with a memory card
I needed something to be between all of my sources and my soundbar and this did the job.
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.
got this mp3 player for me but needed more room so I gave this one away and got one with more space but I loved this one the person I gave it to loves it also good mp3 buy it
I bought the Panasonic to record shows I wanted to keep from my TiVo. After reading some Amazon reviews and Consumer Reports, I decided Panasonic was a great DVD recorder brand and went with it.I've already recorded to DVD-R and DVD-RW and both were easy and turned out great. The 1-hr and 2-hr quality is excellent. It also has a "flexible" recording mode that maximizes the quality of a recording if it's just over a certain length, but just below the next recording mode. The unit itself doesn't feel like it's built very solid, but I'm not too concerned. The unit also seems to get pretty hot while recording, so make sure you have ample ventilation and don't put it right on top of your amplifier.My only usability complaint is that to finalize the disc, you have to go through a lot of menu options. I wish there was just a finalize button on the remote and then one confirmation option. I guess I also don't really like the random thumbnail images that it displays in the disc menu either. It'd be nice to pick a thumbnail that might better represent what the recording is, but this is a very minor complaint. ** edit 09/13/05- I just found out how to edit the thumbnails-- yay!I couldn't be happier with the performance and value of this unit. I'm going to transfer my wife's collection of exercise VHS tapes to DVD next and a couple of home videos then retire the VCR. BTW, pick up a Verbatim 100-pack spindle of DVD-R's from Amazon. They're a steal right now at under $35 (ASIN: B0002IQ1FS).
Well its so easy why write a review to say how good this cable is no shorts! or super Dent's as some sayIf you are looking for a cheap Dvi-Dual Link Cable This Seller & Specific Object is The One For The Money!
I bought 25 of these for my science classroom. Every one of them came out of the package working as described. Two had lose screens but that was easily remedied. They have worked well in a rough classroom setting for a month now, with students taking them home and coming back with interesting results.
Today, I decided to start write reviews for Items I've bought and used, because I want to thank the people that have helped me made the right buying decisions and would like to give back by writting reviews which I hope would benefit the next person.I got the this blow drywer for my wife. I've read some reviews saying how loud or not powerful or easily broken this is...They are only partly true...so here is my view.Loudness, Power, Weight: Before I got this unit, I bought one from Save-On with the exact same spec but a different brand. I returned it because my wife said it was too loud, heavy and does not dry her hair. So I got this one for her to try(Praise to Amazon return policy), and my wife loves it. It was alot quiter and dries her hair in half the time, and lighter.So here is what I think, you need to know that this is a 'small' dryer, and it will be louder and less powerful then a full sized dryer, but it is very useable for its "small" size. It fits our small bathroom perfectly and create a neat organized drawer with the retractable cord.Someone said its does not last long as the ones that cost $100+, well, if it did break, I'll just grab another one for $20. And I will conider the a large full sized dryer when I get a larger restroom.There is definetely room for improvement, but consider its price, I think this is excellent unit. However I do wish for a slimmer/lighter aluminum frame blower with ultra quite and powerful motor, and a smooth retractable frame mechanism, using variable heat/speed adjustment.
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.
I just ordered the 930c after extensive search over the internet. The mere fact that I once used this in my office convinced me that this is the printer I need for my personal use at home or even in an office setting. I already tested this for printing color photos and completely satisfied. No need for any disc to install. I only used the USB strtaight to my laptop and works instantly. I just don't know what year this was made.
Cable works like it is supposed to - using it on 802.11N and HDMI 1.3 / 1.4, so why spend more money.
Big fan of Sony - have a BlueRay/HD system in my home, and I use Sony Vegas Pro as my video editor. These disks are utter trash - MOST of them failed, and even the ones that DIDN'T fail were erroneously burned. I am VERY disappointed with this product.
It is small, fast, self-powered, and reads the 3 most common card formats: CompactFlash, SD and Memory Stick. Unless you need the speed of a format specific FireWire reader, you can't go wrong with this one.
These headphone worked great on a recent flight. Worth every penny, and it's much cheaper then similar products
The concept was exactly what I was looking for...a way to get the audio from my computer to my stereo system...wirelessly. I opened the box, plugged everything in, put the installation CD in the computer and let it run...and everything ran fine. I put my computer speakers into the speaker/headphone jack on the end of the USB transmitter. That allowed me to use both the computer speakers and the stereo at the same time. Perfect. The audio quality was fine. No buffering. No interference. Great solution, great price, couldn't be happier.
It is so small, so easy to use, stores 50 hrs of xm (can be partitioned with any % to accept mp3s and wavs), the dock and antenna are great. I can ger reception in my north facing room without a problem (3 bars at all times even with the shades closed. I hooked it up to a good pair of computer speakers. I recommend pluging all speaker setups in the headphone jack rather than the dock. Also xm has great programing esp if is like rap, comedy and news (baseball too but I'm a football fan). Its a great unit at this price its a steal.
I wasn't looking for earth shattering bass(have a sub for that), what i got was a good speaker that handled mids and high perfectly.I plan on getting the sony center channel to replace my aging sony center next. For the money, i don't see how anyone could possibly have a legitimate complaint unless the speaker are just plain broke out of the box.
HAVING BEEN A SATISFIED CUSTOMER OF CREATIVE PRODUCTS IN THE PAST THIS I ASSUMED THAT THEIR MP3 PLAYERS WOULD HAVE THE SAME QUALITY. NOT SO. THE ZEN NEEON 5/6 Gb PLAYER IS JUNK. I'M WAITING FOR MY POND TO UNFREEZE SO I CAN PRATICE MY STONE SKIPPING WITH 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..
I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before buying this because I probably would not have bought it.This is not a hard product to setup or to use.A setup problem may occur if you use a 192.168.0.x network but that's easily overcome by surfing to 192.168.1.210 and changing the IP to 102.168.0.x(replace x with a non-used address on your network, 210 would be good). If your network is a 192.168.1.x network then just pluging into your switch and running the utility will find the device and allow setup through the web GUI.The documentation, although lacking certain information, is adaquete to make this work. Of course don't rely on the printed documentation, as with any product use the documentation that comes on the CD and also ALWAYS use current drivers. Meaning DON'T use the drivers that come on the CD unless they are the latest. Check the website for latest drivers.Hooking it up to the stereo was even easier. Just plug in the RCA plugs to an open set on the back of the stereo and thats it.I had mine up and running in about 30 mins on the first computer then about 5 mins on my laptop. There really is nothing to it.Using the bridge is pretty much common sense. You select connect next to the name of the bridge it finds and switch your stereo to the input you have the bridge plugged into and your listening to streaming music.Because of this device I will now dedicate an old laptop to my suround sound system and use it to control all music.The seller came through on this too. It arrived in perfect condition on the day they said it would.This was a great buying experience, I would recommend the product and the seller.
Great price for a quality product. Couldn't find these in stores anywhere, so was very pleased at the convenience. Also the price was fantastic.
not impressed. woulden't buy another and don't like this one. If you have to get an alarm, save your money and get a good one the first time.
Bought this extra battery for my old PB G4 Titanium and it works just great!
Am very happy with the Andis hair dryer I purchased. Iordered two. Had tried it in a Marriott Hotel, & it isthe best dryer I have ever used.
The ad and reviews suggested this unit as a booster for RF Antennas capturing HD signals without Cable. It actually made the signal worse.
I have to say that this is the best keyboard I have ever used, the keys are solid and have a great bounce when keying. The wireless responsiveness is perfect, no lag what so ever. Great range too, my bed to my PC is about 5 feet. The only issue I have is that the number key bad does not attach to the keyboard, kinda weird but not a huge issue.
Been using these for just over two weeks now. They are working great, they sound better than I thought they would. Hi fidelity no, but sound as good or better than the AM/FM/CD player radio I have in my office.My purpose in getting these is for when I go on vacation at the beach. I've added a 6' extension so I can keep my ITOUCH safe and sound in my beach tent and put the speakers somewhere else(I looking for a way to suspend them or mount them to the top of the tent). And for $6.00 including shipping it doesn't matter if they only last the week at the ocean.The only flaw I can come up with is the ITOUCH audio jack is on the bottom (not the top like regular IPOD's) so its upside down in the cradle.
I was having some wrist pain typing on the keyboard provided by my employer, so I was looking for an ergonomic keyboard that was comfortable and found it with this product. I could feel a difference in my wrists after a few days of using it, the ergonomic design is really helpful for me. I have only had the keyboard for a few weeks now, but it has been working perfectly. I would recommend this keyboard to anyone. I received the keyboard in good shape and on time.
This has got to be the best portable player out there. It's style has no equal, it's sound and functionality are just awesome. I have used the I-Pod and believe me Sony MZ-RH10 Hi-MD Walkman has surpassed it in many ways for one battery life, sound quality, and the convenience of a remote control is just by far the best.
This product produces a hum all the time it is in use. I wrote the company and they said I could not eliminate the hum. I requested an upgrade to one of their products that would not hum. I ordered the suggested item with the understanding I could return the bad one. They refused to accept the return. They cited their FAQs which would have advised me of the hum. Their FAQs are NOT available on Amazon so I am stuck with an amp that hums constantly.
I have seen the product on a different site but I ordered it from Amazon, because it was cheaper. It was only after it was delivered that I have read the other reviews (lesson learned!).The unit came with a deffective lid for the battery, the display does not work and the quality of transmission is extremely low. My radio barely picked up the transmission, when my laptop was 10 inches away! It is small and it looks good, but it does not work!
Been in the ground for about three weeks and has seemingly scared away the moles. May need to get another one for the other side of the yard or keep moving this one to make sure they don't come back. So far, a good purchase.
Works great, looks great, no problems. 22" monitor for this price? More than I expected!
Don't get me wrong, this IS a spectacular camera. If you've read the reviews on this camera, you will notice that the most common quirks of the D80 is the matrix metering, the overexposure of highlights, and the tendency to underexpose shots when using the built-in flash and/or a speedlight. Other than that, the image quality is superb and is definitely a step up from the D50 and D70s. The LCD is nice and big while the status LCD has a green backlight for night viewing that the D50 lacked. The autofocus feature is definitely a step up. I am very satisfied with the D80. However, you may need to tinker with the EV settings (usually -0.7 or less) when shooting pics since the metering of the D80 tends to overexpose highlights.
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 am using this batteries in my Sony Cybershot Digital camera.it works really good.i like this product.
These ear buds are good quality for the price. The quality is not diminished too much when the noise cancelling feature is turned on. I can still hear some outside noise, but when I use the ear buds to listen to an audiobook I do not notice the outside noise very much and it still will lull me to sleep at night. Yes, it is not as good as Boise, but who can afford Boise?When I do not use the noise cancelling feature the quality of music is excellent. With the noise cancelling feature there is some ambient noise, but soon you do not notice it and the quality of sound is still very good.I also appreciate that Sony include several sizes of ear plugs for the buds. It seems that I use a different size in each ear! Also if more than one person uses the ear buds, then they can put on their own clean plugs.
I bought this drive, saved the included software to another computer, then deleted it from the WD Passport....then reformatted the Passport. It worked fine on both my desktop and my laptop even though my USB ports (on both desktop and laptop) only provide 500mA of power. This drive, like most of it's competitors, requires 1000mA through the USB port to power itself. Some users have reported all sorts of problems because of this, as you can tell by the negative reviews here.As i said, for some reason it works fine on my computers. My desktop did have some weird issues the first night i used this drive, but they stopped occurring since then.You can check how much power is going to your USB ports by (in XP) going to Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System. Then click on the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. At the botton of the next window will be the USB (universal serial bus)controllers. Double click on the "USB Root Hub"s and then click the Power Tab to see what the 'Total power available" is for your ports. If it says '500mA per port' then this WD Passport will not work properly on your computer without a special cable (available at WD's site, though it has been out of stock for several months).Even if it does work on a 500mA port, like my situation, you still really shouldn't use it on the lower amount of power. Electrically, the USB hub is being strained and may eventually have problems.And THAT is why i'm exchanging this unit for the Maxtor or the Samsung Zirex Pleomax, both of which COME WITH THE SPECIAL USB CABLE REQUIRED TO POWER THE UNIT OFF A 500mA PORT!Those units are also encased in metal, which dissipates heat better than the black plastic of the Passport.I really wish the Passport came with that USB Y-cable though. Other than this power issue, it is really nice. Western Digital really messed up by not providing the necessary cable for most users to operate the device safely.
I have not had any coasters yet with HP. The package I received is the black/green/yellow label, not the white and blue label. I took off a star because the cake box that the discs come in was damaged. They need to be better packaged because I like to use them for other projects.
I have had better luck with OEM batteries than aftermarket ones. Nice case, but no place for the spare battery.
received my gateway comp in april along with my epson 440 color printer. printer and comp is almost 7 mo.'s old and doesn't work like it use to. have to clean nozzle's and head cleaner, every time in order to get a half readable print. i do not recommend this product.
I can't seem to find a 6 stars rating on this site? Oh well, all those who bought this, know we did the best thing in buying here.
I can't tell you how many batteries I have gone through to keep my sons wireless controller running. This plugs into the USB port of teh XBox and charges the battery pack supplied. He loves it because he doesn't have to stop gaming to run and get batteries.
I bought these for my 9 year old daughter and they have held out quite well (several months so far)... especially when you consider that they are in the care of a forgetful and sometimes careless kid. The best part about these is that, if they do get stepped on and crushed, ordering another pair is noooooooooo problem. They don't mask sound very well, because I can hear what she's playing on her iTouch (some may find that annoying), but to me, it's that much easier to keep tabs on what she's viewing.
Ordered three days after Hurricane Sandy to have hot water since we had no power/heat. Would put boiling hot water in at night, and by the next morning...water was still piping hot!!! Amazing!
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 bought the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 on March 24, 2003 from Shopharmony.com. I received it via UPS on April 1st, 2003. My serial number begins with a "2".When I received the PDA, it appeared to be working fine for one day, so I sent in the rebate (big mistake). Right after I mailed it, guess what? The PDA is now officially [not working]. THe screen would start flashing all over the place when I charged the PDA overnight, and I constantly saw "low battery" messages all over the place. Turning off WiFi did not help. My BIOS version is "1.0604..."Now, if I remove my battery for any period of time, the data is lost. Completely. Hearing all the reports of faulty repairs by Toshiba, I would suppose that sending the PDA to the company would be a bad idea (I already talked to the Recall center representatives).Now, I can't use the PDA properly, let alone CHARGE it. I can't return it to Shopharmony.com, since I already sent in the UPC code for the rebate. Am I officially [out of luck]?Someone who is/knows a lawyer, please consider a small-case court against Toshiba, if this is feasible. The number of defective Toshiba e740s is staggering, all over the place. Toshiba will not honor a e750 exchange, neither will the place where I bought my PDA. According to the other posts, returning it to [the store] is useless, since they have to same exact problems.Is the Toshiba e740 model [out of luck]? (it probably is). Toshiba has removed the e740 from their website, and even the recall information.
Pros: Plays quite a few different video file formats from a USB flash drive, supports SRT and IDX subtitles, Region free DVD (I have issues every now and then from Asian and European discs), Internet capability, remote controls basic basic TV functions.Cons: slow remote response and startup, random aspect ratio issues, lower resolution videos seem jittery (but extremely clear) due to video upscaling, USB playback requires several steps, number pad on remote does not work for TV (only channel +/-, volume +/-, mute, and power)This is a pretty good player overall. I had an older Samsung DVD player that finally gave out after thousands of hours of use. I got this model because of its ability to play DivX files from a USB flash drive. It does what I want it to. I don't like the fact that it makes me go through a bunch of steps to play from USB even if there isn't a disc in it (My old player would automatically go to USB if there wasn't a disc in it). This one does play more of the file formats that the old one would not. I haven't used the Internet functionality of it, so I can't really comment on how that works.
The palm is great . it has games daily planners movie times and much more. if you have trouble remembering things just ut it on the palm and it will keep it.
I got this authentic Microsoft Xbox 360 controller charge kit for $15 on Amazon! Amazon is the best!The charge cord is about (or over) 9 feet long, so it's long enough to use even while your charging the battery pack. And the the battery pack lasts extremely long before a charge. I've played over 7 hours easy without needing a charge.
The other reviews are correct in that this is a heavy and large AC adapter. Another compliant if have, is that the power light on it is overly bright. I often leave my laptop plugged in over night. The blue LED in the charger is enough to bother me.Another issue, while not an issue with the charger itself but of iGo, is that I am finding it harder and harder to find the S-style tips. This adapter needs that type for the different laptops. This is more of the issue that is charger is almost 10 years old.I bought this adapter in 2004 when I forgot my AC adapter for my laptop on a buiness trip in NYC. I got reamed on the price at a Radio Shack in the city but I couldn't go with out it. The ICE 90 has been great for me ever since. I first used in on my now dead Compaq N600. I have used it on an number for Thinkpads.This is a mid-ranged Laptop adapter since it only support 90 watts. If you have a mobile workstation, Dell XPS, or Alienware laptop, this AC adapter my not be powerful enough for you. You should look for AC adapter that support 125+ watts.
I've had this player for over 3 years, and it's traveled with me to a number of locations. The quality is adequate comparable to today's portable players.It even plays DVD+R, but I couldn't get it to play DVD+RW media.I only get to watch one movie, as battery life averages 2:15 for me, and replacements are expensive, if available.
I have wanted this specific stereo for a long time, how ever I was really never able to find it for sale for a decent price. When I finally found it and purchased it I was a little disappointed. The picture on Amazon led me to believe that it would be a black unit, however it is gray. That is no real problem, just mildly annoying. However the problem is that the sound is not as clear as I was expecting. The gigatube bass creates tons of bass, but if you turn it down as to avoid knocking things off of shelve the sound gets very distorted. The only other problem is that the USB pc link will not allow you to use the controls on the stereo to control your music.
sound cuts in and out frequently and as close as 10 feet away from base. I recommend getting the Sharper Image Wireless headphones.
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.
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.
I am using this cable to transfer large files between devices. I find that we cannot even get 1 megabit through it.
Geek that I am, I was looking for a more customized thumbscrew but simply couldn't find anything reasonable priced online and amazons selection of thumbscrews wasn't impressive. This was the most reasonable priced ones with shipping.Ordered it on friday, received it USPS on monday, and was able to crack open my case on wednesday to change things out.Some thumbscrews have screwdriver groves on the top for some reason. These don't (but why would you need that?). Just gold plated and hollow on the inside.
The case is very flimsy and the elastic that holds the USBs in feels like it's going to rip after a few uses. This is NOT a hard case like other Case Logic items. The case didn't fit any of my USBs nicely with out me thinking the elastic was going to CRUSH the USB and destroy it. Also, since the case isn't a hard case, and the USBs aren't offset from each other on each side, if you were to bonk the case the USBs would crash together and get destroyed. There is no extra protection this case provides. Of course I returned the product, but somehow it's my fault that the website doesn't give the dimensions of the actual HOLDING part of the case or say that this case doesn't really protect anything, I had to pay shipping to return it.You're better off putting your USBs in a dollar change purse.
I got mine on Christmas Eve, and I love it. The sound is wonderful, the color is wonderful, and the organization of music is wonderful! I love it so much that I might even want to get the i pod mini later. If you have never had an ipod before, you should get the 2 gb nano, and then later get the mini, 4gb nano, shuffle, etc.I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS!500 is more than you think, I got all of my favorite songs and I still have about 320 songs left!
Easy set up. Works well with Windows Live One Care and has performed flawlessly so far. I'm satisfied with my purchase. As mentioned by other reviewers, you do have to purchase the back-up software after a 30 trial.
I have not had a problem with these disks. I find that they work great, and cost a lot less then the other brands I have looked at.
I would find it hard to believe that you could find a better 5.1 surround sound system in this price range. I'm using the analog inputs with onboard sound for music and occasional dvd watching and it sounds great. I can only imagine how good it would sound in digital mode. The satallite speakers are loud and crystal clear. The sub gives you more clean thumping bass than you could ever need. Plenty of adjustability from the control panel or the remote. And quite nice looking to boot !!! I'm very happy with my purchase !!!
I found this lens cleaning pen at a local supermarket for about $10 and decided to try it. Having dabbled in photography in my teens, I recalled that good lenses often had sensitive coatings on them that are easily damaged. So, I don't take lens cleaners lightly and would never use a cleaner advertised for use on all portable screens on a good-quality camera lens. Even using a tissue or cloth with a liquid cleaner designed for camera lenses makes me a little nervous because a crease, uneven pressure, or a dirt particle caught in the material can damage the lens coating.The LensPEN was like magic compared to the old cloth and liquid cleaner lens cleaning solutions. No more having half the cleaning solution roll off to the side of the lens where it's useless. I had a spot on my lens that I thought might even be damage to the coating but this pen made it disappear by my gradually applying just enough pressure in small circular motions, evenly, until the spot was gone. Plus, it's an all-in-one solution that is easy to take with you.
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
Although I cannot guarantee it's accuracy, I find the unit very handy and easy to use. My one complaint is that some of the LCD information near the edge is difficult to read. I would like to see the font size for that information increased. A back-lit LCD panel would be a big improvement.A hard-wired extension cable would make the unit easier to use especially when you have to get behind a refrigerator. I got around this by adding a six foot extension cable.
I have this couple connecting 2 15ft firewire cables. The coupler works fine. The cables never get disconnected and the signal always is great.
I have tested several different units. For medical dictations, this is the best. Very good voice activated recording; very good rewind with ability to listen while rewinding; very easy and effective file management; great cradle to doc and download files. Really an awesome product. Blows the competition out of the water.
Good: very low profile and sleek for capacity and protection, room for the everyday kit with room to spare, fits common form-factor DSLR or panorama, deep enough for slower tele-zooms, will fit a couple fat lenses or handfull of primes.Bad: buckles on lid make opening the zippers hard, no good place to attach filter pouch or other accessories, no tripod mount or provision to strap things on, no place for water bottle, not big enough for battery grip or square form-factor DSLR, waist strap only good for short term use, lens hoods hang up inside the case, could use more loop velcro inside case. The flag system is useless and does not fit batteries, I would prefer a few velcro straps to close the internal pockets and a more memory card specific holder.Inventory of bag: Pentax K7, 18-55WR zoom, 55-300 zoom, Optika EF-600 DG flash, spare battery, 2 lens pens, 3 SD cards, large sport glasses case, card reader, misc cleaning supplies, filter pouch attached to carrying handle.Updated kit 12/25/2010: Pentax K7, 18-55WR zoom, 55-300 zoom, 28mm, 50mm, 100mm macro, screw on rubber hood, right angle finder, spare battery, 2 lens pens, 3 SD cards, card reader, misc cleaning supplies, filter pouch attached to compression strap. Takes a little juggling to change lenses, and no padded separations between my primes, is heavy, but it all fits!How I wear it: chest mounted using binocular strap such as Think Tank Digital Holster Chest Harness or OP/TECH USA Bino/Cam Harness. I hate shoulder straps with a passion.How I use it: Mostly for walking and shooting missions where I have the camera in-hand most of the time. With the lid opening away, the gear inside seems secure for walking and crouching with the lid unzipped. Makes a perfect elbow rest on long shoots like parades. Makes it easy to change lenses and access gear. Doesn't scream "CAMERA". If I were traveling, there is room for charger, blower etc.
I bought this a couple of years ago after purchasing another brand. I could not hear the other person well enough with the other brand. Not a problem with this one and continues to work well.
This is a VERY, VERY, VERY slow machine for coping. The copy speed is 1.2 cpm for color and 2.5 cpm for b/w. I would rather pay more to get another brand of Print/Copy/Scan/Fax if I knew the speed performance before I bought it. If you don't need the fax function, there are some other cheaper machines that work faster than this one.
Yea, I'm one of those who still uses a non-Bluetooth cell phone, but I refuse to give up a phone that has served me well for so many years and withstood all sorts of punishment (accidentally dropped a number of times) but kept on ticking.I needed a headset for hands-free operation when driving my car, and I tried one of those earbud headsets. Audio quality was terrible for those, and I could barely hear a thing. So I said the heck with it and bought this Panasonic headset instead-- I knew Panasonic has always made good-quality headsets, and I wasn't disappointed. Audio is loud and clear, and the mic works great too.
Initially, this product worked. After an interruption of Comcast service about a week and a half into using it, the trouble began. It was up. Then it was down. Then the wireless networking worked but the wired networking failed. Then it worked... BOOM. Down again. After three hours of troubleshooting on my own, I contacted customer service. The rep patiently worked with me. We updated firmware. We got things mostly working.... BOOM. Down again. Two hours on the phone became three. We ran out the battery on my laptop, and plugged in to keep going.Finally, the rep concluded that there was a problem with the hardware. They sent me an RMA number. At my expense, I could send this busted unit back to them for a replacement... if I still had the packaging... and if I could use my (network) printer to generate the label they require... How cheap can you get??? They cost me and themselves all this time, did a great job working with me on the phone and then drop the ball at the stage where they could make it right? Disappointing.
This remote is not compatable with windows vista and no software upgrades avalable so if you are running windows vista dont waste your time and money.
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.
It works great on my Honda Accord 2002 LX, and make the installation easier with the JVC KDR530. Satisfied customer here!
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 am purchasing my second. The first one, died because I was lazy and left it out in the rain. It is a fantastic device. I love that I can put on the food and then go back to bed and monitor the temperature when I open my eyes. I highly recommend this for the serious smoker. I use it for ribs, pork, and chickens. Great for all.
I bought this mainly for my 18 month old son who loves to watch Elmo DVD movies. After doing an extensive research on brand, price, accessories and comments, I decided to go with this DVD Player. NO COMPLAINTS HERE...I always go for branded names - since these companies work hard to get to where they are right now. I am very hard to please but this DVD Player pleases my son and I BIG TIME...
I got this camera a while back . This is really a class on its on. Within this price &amp; such good features , I think its very hard to get a good deal like this one. It has a lot of memory enough for a occasion &amp; the resolution is also too good. I have never used a digital camera before &amp; I surely liked the easiness of this camera as well as it is very light &amp; handy. When I first showed the results of this camera my friends were surprised but i thought there is no need to as this comes from a very good company. infact even my previous camera was from Samsung . So go ahead everyone &amp; try this if you have never tried a digital camera before &amp; you wil be enjoy it.
Fast service, exactly what I needed, this transmitter worked perfectly, first time. This saved us from having to replace the expensive receiver.
Price, Shipping and need, had a lot to do with my purchase. It popped up in my search and I jumped on it. I have no complaints about the product.
This cable is sturdy, definitely wont cut easily or get damaged quickly. Very similar to a Monster cable.Originally got a Single-link cable but a quick e-mail to Customer service fixed that by sending me a the correct Dual-link cable.I will definitely be buying from them in the future.
speakers were purchased to just play music with a low power amp.it sounds really good, almost as good as my tower speakers that I have hooked up to my regular receiver.the goal for these speakers were to provide richer sound than the default old computer speakers I have.together with a sub and a low power amp i have thrown small scale parties in the most desperate of situations.As they say in the hood "these things came in clutch."Pros: quality is there, nice sound can take a lot of power. cheap and affordable speakerscons: the wimpy gauge speaker wire that comes with it.
I've been looking for a good price on brand name speakers for a couple of years. When I found these I was impressed by the reviews and the cost plus FREE shipping!!!!Even though I suspected they would be heavy I was caught by surprise when I received them-they are really heavy!As far as the sound goes I was surprised by the range (I played with them alot) and the crispness of the sound!!! I would definitely recommend these speakers to anyone.The only thing left to test is how they stand up to our 95 degree high humidity summers and -20 degree (-50 wind chill) winters in Minnesota.
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!!!
I got my Zen about 9 months ago. I figured I'd wait until I tested it thoroughly before writing a review. I've also had experience with IPods. Here's a list of things I liked about the Zen.-The controls. I like the cd player syle controls where everything is not controlled by one wheel. For me it makes everything easier if my play and skip, volume, and menu controls are not all connected to the same button.-Battery Life. I dont' know about the claimed battery life. They usually give you the max time under ideal conditions with any product. Mine has never died on me unless I used it for a week (not continuously, but frequently) with out charging. I don't know how many hours that is, but it lasted two 8 hour train rides.-Computer interface. Media source is great for downloading cd's onto your computer and transferring them is simple. Very Important: IPods can only interface with one computer so it can't transfer files from one computer to another. So if you load the programs onto your computer, you won't be able to connect it to your friends. My Zen can connect with all of my computers.-Battery access. Should something go wrong with your battery (A friend spilled coke on his IPod. it happens, I fixed it.) It's easily accessible unlike the ipod. hit one switch and the face plat pops up and there's the battery. Also, should you spill something on it, you can get it open to clean it with electrical cleaners with a screwdriver. The IPod Required hours of prying with a screwdriver to get in to clean it and replace the battery.-Freezing problem and headphone jack. I've heard complaints about both. Never had mine freeze, but every product line has a few that are bad. No one is perfect. As for the headphone jack. I broke mine once b/c I dropped it and the headphones were plugged in and broke the fall. Unfortunately they also snapped the headphone jack inside. It was my fault not theirs. A similar thing happened to my $1500 bass guitar amplifier.-WMA format. I've come to understand that IPods do not support WMA files. Nearly all of my files are WMA and it seems to be more common elsewhere. WMA's are also smaller files than MP3's.For my money, the zen is more comfortable to use and cheaper. You miss out on accessories, but I don't really need them. The zen is also heavier, but that doesn't matter unless you exercise with it. Even then I don't think it's that big of a difference. Check out Popular Science October 2004 for info on battery life on cell phones, mp3 players, etc.
I had an old version of the HP Jornado, it always crashed and the ActiveSync always exploded in my face! My Casio E115 Pocket PC doesn't have this problem. Its true MS really does get it right the 3rd time round! I'm extremely pleased with my Pocket PC, it provides all my trusted productivity tools as well as MP3, eBooks, Audio Books, Office capabilities and most awesome of all video. I love the thing, the only thing missing now is longer battery life and a GPRS version that is always on so I can access the Internet anywhere I go!I think the PDA will become main stream very, very soon. I started with the Apple Newton and now I'm at the Pocket PC era, the Casio is a marval with the exception of being slow for content rich video. Apart from that I can't really fault it !In terms of experience it is much better than PALM... Sorry .... Even people in the office who have been PALM loyalist are seriously considering switching as I'm always talking about it!PALM, watch out Microsoft has really SOLD me in term of richness and experience.
I dont care what anyone says this thing is the cooliest i love it so buy it its cute and compactable
Pictured item is not what you get in the mail. Item I received was a shiny black 12 in 1 reader with a flimsy magnet base to stabilize the reader on hard surfaces. It works great but didn't receive the exact item in the picture.
I can not tell that theese are the best headphones I ever had.But for this price, the sound is very good. As the foam inserts fit snugly into your ears, they block most of the outside noise.My favorite pick when it comes to travel by train or plane.
I just plugged it in to one of my usb2 ports, and hooked up my scanner and camera and printers... absolutely wonderful. No more 'this would work better with a usb 2 port' messages! Couldn't be easier.
A bit more than I wanted to pay, but the media drives in a 5.25 inch drive helped rationalize the cost.
When I got it I needed a car charger and pluged it in to my car and nothing happen the light dident turn on or nothing don't know if it was dropped by the mail man or just not a good piece for the iphone4s. DON'T BUY IT. IT'S A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY and time whating for it.
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.
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!
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 have worn this mp3 player out. I love the fm transmitter, so i can listen to it through my car fm radio. the only down side is the buttons on top have multiple functions and sometimes it does the wrong thing. or at least not what i wanted it to do. but this aint a big deal. would definately recommend. especially at the price.
This is a great great unit. I say unit because it is so much more than a camera. But make no mistake, this is also a great camera. This is my second digital camera and suits my needs perfectly. I was looking for a compact camera with true optical zoom to take on my bike rides. The addition of an MP3 player, personal media player (to play DVDs) , voice recorder and text viewer were nice pluses. Let me first talk about the many camera features since this was the most important to me.All the controls are logical and easy to use once you get past the initial learning curve. Point and shoot...no problem...turn the dial to the clearly marked green AUTO, press the shutter half way to focus and all the way to shoot....nice picture...rich in colors, clear, focused ...perfect. Need to zoom...press up on the zoom...it automatically stops before the digital zoom. The zoom setting shows on the screen with a slider. Need more zoom...push up again for another 5x digital zoom. I've found the digital zoom to work quite well...nice pictures...not too much noise. Focus is a breeze, there is a nice box in the middle of the screen which turns green and beeps when the camera is in focus. The camera turns on quickly and is ready for another shot shortly after the first....much faster than my other digital camera (HP-R717).So...you want more control...use the scene mode. Turn the dial to scene and press the OK button ...lots of scene types to choose from (sunset, portrait, landscape...etc. no panorama though). Oh and when you turn the dial, the wheel shows on screen clearly showing you which mode you are in....you don't need to look at the writing on the dial....nice...particularly if you need reading glasses like I do.Want to get really fancy, try the program mode. In this mode you can try the many "effects" programmed into the camera. These include...composite (select from 4 different types of composite pictures...I like this effect a lot), photo frame (a fanciful set of boarders that can frame your picture ...nice fun), color pallet (change the picture to black and white, sepia, red hue, blue hue, green hue or negative), highlight (sharpen the focus and blur the rest of pre-selected portions of the picture). Or perhaps you want to adjust the exposure...hit the +/- button and change at will. You can also change the RGB balance, ISO from 80 to 1000 or the white balance.In all camera modes you can select macro or super macro mode. These modes open a whole new world of photography for you, allowing you to get in very close to your subject. Want to take pictures of ants...no problem.Turn the dial to anti shake mode and take two pictures...one with flash and one without. Both pictures are displayed simultaneously along with a zoomed in view and you can select which one you want to keep. Alternately, you can just take the photo without the flash and see only one picture.Once your picture is taken it is simple to add a voice comment. You can also zoom in on the picture, crop it and even remove red eye if there is any. The red eye removal works very well most of the time and frankly I haven't seen that this camera generates much to begin with.So now you've got lots of pictures and want to see a slide show. You can select the interval (1sec, 3sec, 5 sec, 10 sec), transitions and play or repeat play....you can't select the starting photo...all are shown. You can even add music of your choice to the show...turn the dial to MP3 first and a push of the button or two and you are there. Unfortunately the camera doesn't rotate pictures for you automatically and though you can manually rotate them, they don't stay rotated. Not a big issue though.The flash is a marvel in that it can light up large areas...very powerful. I recently took many outdoor Christmas light pictures and was very pleased with the results. One thing I did notice is occasionally the presence of small white spheres in the picture as a result of the flash hitting dust particles in the air. I actually like the effect of this. It doesn't happen all the time so if you don't like it, you can just retake the picture.Want to take a movie, turn the magic dial to movie press the shutter once to start and once to stop. You can zoom in and out with ease and it doesn't corrupt the sound. I've only tried the low resolution movie mode but there are also higher resolution modes to choose from. The movies are not bad and the sound pick up is very sensitive.Uploading pictures is easy. Just plug in the USB cable (which also charges your camera....nice), press the shutter and connection is established. The included computer image manipulation software has many bells and whistles and serves me well. You will be very happy with the quality of the pictures. I've no doubt that other cameras take equally good pictures, but I doubt other cameras have all the features of this one.OK, now that we've established that this is a capable full featured digital camera lets talk about all the other features.I've got a 2 gig card loaded with my favorite music. The MP3 mode lets me listen to music either on headphones or through the built in stereo speakers. I have to admit I was skeptical about the speakers before I heard them. I was very pleasantly surprised to find how good and loud they sound. Many different sound stages are included so you can adjust the sound texture to your liking. You can select between random play or repeat play or single play or ...etc. You can organize your music into different folders but it won't traverse folders while in play. This means random play only works within a folder. Of course with enough memory you can combine all your music into one folder as well as keeping it in separate folders, then you can random play from the combined folder for a broad selection of random play.So there you are riding along on your bike, listening to your favorite music and you feel the urge to snap a quick picture....just push the shutter and snap it without missing a beat. You won't have all the features and options available for taking the picture but big deal. If you want it all just turn the dial to the picture mode of your choice and snap away....turn it back to MP3 and start listening to the same music selection...very easy. Pausing and skipping music are also easy, requiring only one button push.You're stuck in an airport or car and need entertainment....turn the dial to PMP and watch your favorite DVD movie. This requires a bit of preparation in that you first need to convert your DVD to and AVI file format (there are many software packages on the internet that do this). Then convert the AVI to a format the NV3 can play using the included Digimax converter. A full DVD shrinks to about 200meg or so...way cool. I've got several stored on my 2 gig card.So there you have it, a truly versatile camera/entertainment center. You will find new ways and opportunities to use this unit's many features. I love it and so will you.
The good: Camera was very impressive -- easy to use, great LCD resolution, good image stabilization, clear picture, fairly good in low-light situations, and generally very 'friendly' to the touch.The bad: Video editing choices are terrible; didn't realize that mini-dvd's have limited choices due to their format. I couldn't use any of the three editing software I had purchased, and was limited to some pretty lame software that came with the camera. After a week of fairly intense use, I'm returning this one, but was impressed enough to be purchasing Sony's HC90 in its place.Lastly, I didn't trust that the little plastic on-off/navigation switch would last a year.
Instead of mucking around with cleaning cloths and blowers, in the field this cleaning pen is fantastic.Not much to add, it should be in your arsenal of tools.
I got mine several days ago and, so far, it works like a champ. Applications like address book, calendar and email are so well designed that you never have to consult the directions for their use. I especially liked the one button link between the Palm and my PC that sychronized files. Palm's operating and character recognition systems work quickly and are easy to learn. It's remarkable how many applications it runs. The only negative is that you have to scrounge the WEB for downloadable application programs like text and image readers. 3Com should have included these in their package.
for the power size combo, this is a great price, and these are quality both in durability and experience. I wish they were a bit smaller, but they are pretty small still.
This holds like 110 songs and is LIGHT. Fits nicely in my pocket. I am too big to wear that silly strap. It holds a charge for a couple days (of fairly constant use - and I mean 12 hours a day) and delivers a nice loud sound with the headphones that are included. For the money, I dont think you can beat it. I just wish that it was a little beefier.
The USB cable fit perfectly for the connection I needed between my laptop and printer. It's not pretty, but a dull gray - then again for the excellent price the lack of pleasting aesthetics is worth it.
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
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 $ .
Dealing with Amazon was quick and easy and I got a very good price.
I had absolutely no reception for both analog and digital signals in my basement, but after hooking this up I get all of the local channels, except for one, without having to reposition it.
This was my first time using a universal remote, and the online software setup was a cinch to use. So easy in fact, that I was able to set it up from work, and then take it home, and able to use it on the first try with 3 different pieces of equipment (Plasma TV, Sony Dream Theater, and HD cable box). All I had to do was look up the models online, and that was it. The help function has been useful, and I can't imagine using more than one remote ever again!
We found an adapter that fit the earphone jack and it was a good thing. These come from some far far away place and even though they said they were sorry for the wait, it was still quite awhile before we got them.
This is an outstanding product!!! The sound is marvelous, the convenience and comfort great. The item didn't come with instructions and, after much e-mailing back and forth with the seller, finally connected with a techie at Sennheiser who led me thru the connection and set-up. The 'instructions' at the Sennheiser website are woefully inadequate but I just couldn't get that out of the seller -- was left to believe that there was more but, apparently, the seller wasn't aware that the website was lacking.After talking to the technical person (who admitted that he spent much of his day helping people set up these devices), everything worked out great!! You'd think Sennheiser would update their instructions and let the technical person do other things!!!!
the Harmony 550 is powerful and simple to set up. One would have to have very demanding needs in their AV system if this device could not provide to their satisfaction. Excellent software. Why spend more?
Recently I loaned a flashlight out to my neighbor. Upon its return one week later I could not get it to operate. After careful inspection I opened the casing and discovered Univeral Batteries leaking inside. My well intentioned neighbor informed me that he had purchased these batteries recently online and wanted to replace my Duracell batteries with fresh ones. We inspected his other battery powered tools and found multiple problems with the newly purchased leaking batteries. Without a doubt you indeed get what you pay for. My neighbor now owns a bad batch of Universal Brand batteries, several non functioning tools and a badly corroded Maglite flashlight.
No place to hold extra battery or memory cards. Like the slim line and padding but could include storage.
Love love love having this item. I live out in town in Misawa Japan, not on the base so my voltage is Japanese. I bought a slow cooker on base and went to try it out one weekend. I made a chicken and veggie thing. After cooking it for 10 hours on low, I thought the chicken was cooked, yeah no. That was with me plugging the slow cooker right into the wall. Not a good experience.Now I plug all my American appliances (George Foreman Grill, crock pot, etc) into the converter. I know everything will be cooked and will heat to temp. I can't believe I went over a year before buying one. If you live in Japan with American appliances, you NEED one of these.****UPDATE******4/13/12The silly thing up and died on me. I didn't use it often, it just stopped working one day. Since I now have to replace it, maybe I should try a different brand. Boo!
I really like this charger. First, it charges faster than most rechargeable battery chargers do. Secondly, it is so compact, I brought it with me backpacking in Europe and it was no big deal. Also, the batteries lasted so long in my camera compared to regular AAs. Instead of needing new batteries every day, I needed them every 5 or so. In the end, I think each set of 2 batteries was only charged twice on the month long trip, which to me is not bad at all. Plus, better for the environment. Lastly, it is highly recommended for travelers as well as I only needed a plug adapter and not a power converter. So simple. A great product.
Works great and is much faster than my old Linksys wireless G router. It was very easy to set up and I haven't had any connection issues.
The Dvi Cord That I get was exactly as described in fact it was even better then the description. The quality of the cord exceeded my expectations. I can't say enough on how much this helped me to hook my Computer up to my home theater Projector. The price was amazing and the quality was exceptional.
I've been using this for about a year probably. I have to say I love how this case protects the ipod and its' screen.The cover easily stays in place by some little magnets. The belt clip works great and is easily removable if you wanted to put it in your shirt pocket or some thing.I'd say the only downside is that if you're trying to watch video on your ipod you have to hold the cover open, but I think a lot of cases you'd have to do that or would have a more muddled view of the screen.
great product, fast shipping, highly recommend.
All functions work as if brand new. Good restoration of screen and case. Very satisfied.
I purchased this from an amazon seller and I was hesitant because the price I was so reasonable, I figured it may end up being a piece of junk. I was wrong. It works fine and for the casual user who wants something inexpensive for basic things like internet chat, etc., this works great. I purchased mine to use with Skype chat in order to answer questions I receive from my e-bay store customers. Voice chat makes it easy for e-bay shoppers to contact me and the Logitech headset has worked great since I got it a couple of months ago.
I would recommend this product to anyone with a dell laptop. Was exactly as advertised and it fit my system just like a new!
I wanted 4X DVD-R, I ordered 4X DVD-R, but what the sent were 8X, could not use them in my old machine, The company granted me a full refund. The company rep. told me they don't make 4X anymore., so I SOL
I bought this to replace a sony progressive scan player I bought about 4 years ago. Remember when 480p was the bomb resolution? After recently purchasing a 1080p HDTV I wanted a solid upconverter w/ an HDMI output. I am in no rush to consider (true 1080p sources) HD DVD/Blu-ray until their "war" is over (& price drops on movies & equipment). The HDMI is spec. 1.2a for those who are familiar. The unit itself is very slim (a big plus design wise) and lightweight (about 5 lbs.) The sole drawback is the remote's design w/ it's ugly bottom battery bulge. I strongly considered Sony's 75H player, but this model offers more features and a lower cost. In fact I was able to buy an HDMI cable & this player for less than the sony cost! It's nice to see the DVD audio is finally playable through a digital output (HDMI). Keep an eye on these kind of players I'm sure they will all be upconverting to 1080p soon, perhaps by next year? In closing, this Panasonic is an overall great value and I would highly recommend.
I've had this camera for almost 2 years and am generally pleased with it. I bought an 8 gig HC card for it so I could shoot longer videos, but the camera will not accept it. After trying several times, I tried to contact the Argus company to ask why the card would not format. Of course, I got no response.
I purchased the D-Link DIR 655 to replace a bad g router. I get better distance and signal on wi-fi. The set-up was as easy as it can be.
Easy to set-up and use. Very good quality picture and sound for a low price.
The case is lightweight but protects well. Since I have a computer with a 17" screen, there is not much room left to store accessories such as a mouse or cord.
This camera is excellent....bottom line. Even though the 30D is out I do not need to bother only due to the fact that Canon makes such dependable SLRs. I have impressed myself and my friends with the pictures the Canon 20D has allowed me to take.
I started my first new computer build in about six years, and wanted to keep things within my set budget of about $1k. I'd purchased a GeForce 6600 about two years ago, but it just wasn't keeping pace with World of Warcraft (WoW). Even with all the graphics settings turned down, I was getting an average of 27 fps, and "populated" areas such as Ironforge and Stormwind were starting to choke my machine; games such as Pirates of the Burning Seas or HalfLife 2 were virtually unplayable. So, for the new build, I needed a vid card that provided decent performance for a reasonable price. I settled on this card.The install was easy. Between the slim lines of the card, and the huge case I chose, there was plenty of room. And, because it's a single-slot card, I still have access to the next PCI expansion slot, and don't have to worry about having room when I decide to go to SLI. On boot-up, the card worked fine with the BIOS, and my Windows install had no issues with it.Performance-wise, it's not the greatest card on the planet -- but that's comparing it to the bigger brother: a GeForce 8800GTS. What you get for the money, however, is a stable budget card with great performance for the buck. I'm running WoW with all the graphics settings maxxed out, and getting around 60 fps. The level of detail is amazing; it's almost like playing a different game.The 8600GTS has also been a fairly consistent performer with my video and graphics programs. I can't speak to any issues with HD performance, however; it's not likely something I'll be attempting with this build. I *will* be curious to find out how it performs in SLI.Build Stats: XFX nVidia GeForce 780i motherboard; Conroe E6850 dual-core processor (3.0 gHz); 4GB OCZ SLI-ready PC6400 memory; Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB hard drive; OCZ GameXStream 700W power supply; ThermalTake VA8003BWS Armor case.
I love this player. Looks and works wonderfully. Holds more than an iPod nano and has FM radio. All of my friends who have nanos say they would much rather have a Zen. It is much more durable and holds pictures and videos. I love it! (great price)
Seller serviced the sale of the San Disk 2 GB Micro Card expeditiously and tha card has been functioning very well.
I replaced this unit because I had lots of problem with Cisco so far so good I love this product excellent reception very stable set up is so easy.
I'm very pleased with the sound quality this device produces.it even works well when I receive a phone call and I just speak to it like I have a wireless headset and I can hear my call to my speakers in my car. the sound quality is good, it's a little bulky, but it works perfectly.
At our summer overnight camp we were looking for an easy way to set up music and microphone for sound. We used to use a bulk fender system for every night time activity, but it was to difficult for many of our staff to move around and store all the parts. This purchase was a MUCH better option. Is it lightweight, easy to move, easy to store, and very easy to operate. I wished it would be a little bit louder as its not great for groups of 150 or more.
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!)
I have not used one of these radios before and I was delighted to find that it was easy to set the channels and subcodes and that it worked so well for our purposes. We live in a populous area (L.A.) and transmission broke up and cut out at about 1/2 mile from a city street to our apartment for some reason, but when I went to the large grocery store across the street, I was able to clearly communicate with someone in my apartment from everywhere inside the store, which is across a busy street with a big building, a parking lot and an alley in between. Also there were firemen shopping at the time while wearing their radios. It worked VERY well in a huge mall crowded with other people, many of them using FRS radios themselves. They seem to work better and have longer range indoors here. We have really enjoyed them so far, and they have been extremely useful. Bring extra batteries though - I don't know how long we were using them exactly, but somewhere between 3-6 hours appears to be the life expectancy of a load of batteries when the units are on.
I needed a lightweight travel tripod for those long exposures & sharp details & this one worked great & didn't take up much space. It comes with a pouch which I strapped to the side of my Kata rucksack & was easy to access. I didn't get the quick release, but spinning the tripod off my camera only took a few seconds. I looked at more expensive options, but the cost/benefit just didn't make sense. This tripod held up great with my Pentax K20D all the way to Machu Picchu!
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 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!
Its a memory card that performs well. I have not had the chance to see how it compares to other cards for speed. I have had issues with it being read by card readers. I tried to update my reader drivers but had a hard time finding any updates for the reader. I beleive that this is due to it being the new SDHC format? Sooo I just connect my camera through its mini usb which im guessing maybe slower than the card going into a reader alone. Other than that the card performs well and i couldnt imagine needing a much bigger card as I use it for a 10 megapixel camera and it can hold about 800 images which should be enough for even the longest vacation.
One reason I like the Logitech G5 Laser Mouse is because I have larger hands and it fits them well. People with smaller hands might not like it as much. I also appreciate being able to add heft with the weights.Having two buttons on the left side is a definite plus for gaming. For web browsing, I have the buttons set to page forward and back, which is very convenient.Some people may not like the blue crackle design, but it goes well with my computer system. The matte finish also provides grip when my hand gets sweaty. Overall, I think it's a cool looking mouse.I can't say that the G5 has made me better at first-person shooters, but it has made playing them a more enjoyable experience.If you're left-handed or want a wireless mouse, the G5 is not for you. Otherwise, if you're serious gamer or someone who wants a mouse with many programming options, the G5 is worth considering.
I opened the box, plugged things in logically (without reading instructions) and music came out. So easy.Oh, and I have a wireless network with a router that sits right next to the speaker without any interference. Note, I don't have any other gizmos though like cordless phones.
This is a great projectorI bought this projector used and for the price the specs are great and with a few adapters you can enjoy HDTVSo because I bought it used the lamp popped one day after watching a movieI only used the projector for about 100hrs or soBUT fortunatly I contacted the seller and they sent me a BRAND NEW lamp for FREE!!!!!!!!I would DEFINATLY recommend this projector to a friend
Yes,these computers are expensive,but how are you going to own the most elegant,most capable non-generic computer available!There's a reason why this laptop is used on most TV commercials and print ads-its not covered with stickers or redesigned every four months in a desperate attempt to find something that might catch on.Add the aluminum case,Ilife apps and the best operating system on the planet and the price shrinks some.
I have had this camera for 2 months now and I am very pleased with it. I first could not believe how Pentax put in a 4.0 mp in such a small size. It is unbelievably small! It is the smallest digital camera out there. Zoom is great. People who broke this camera simply did not handle it carefully enough. You get the best bang for the buck- cheaper than many of 4.0 mp digi cams out there on the top of Pentax rebate- I got the check in the mail in about 8 weeks. Picture quality is great. It also has amazingly many features such as sound/video recording, 3D photo, and multi-colored photos. If you want a small, compact, point and shoot camera, this is the choice.
Good:*When it's getting a signal it's fast*Has an external antenna connection (MC-style jack)Bad:*Didn't fair much better at finding signals than my built-in wireless adapter on my Compaq laptop which is more than a little disappointingOverall it's a good card. If you are close to the router or hub this card is really fast. However, I was expecting it's range to be much better than my laptop's built-in wireless adapter, which it wasn't. I was also having installation issues, but it had nothing to do w/ the Buffalo card -- I had to disable my built-in adapter in order to get the Buffalo card working.
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.
I'm an internal affairs investigator. The quality of sound on this is really quite incredible. I love that you can plug it into my computer and use it that way, without using any of the batteries, either. The only bad part is that it sounds like everyone has a slight lisp, but it is a minor annoyance. This is the only approved recorder for the state agency that I work for. I would recommend it.
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.
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"
This is the only headset I've used that doesn't cause people on the other end of the call to ask me to speak up. This places it ahead of various no-name headsets and a couple of plantronics models as well.
Else this thing is GREAT for the price. I have my little station set up for my computer when I am ready to rock out. Perfect for desktop. Put your speakers around your house and its great. No fuzz... Only gets interference if you leave the speaker on without a signal going to it. Great product!
I acquire a nice Mitsubishi HD Proj. TV from a roadside trashpile one day and after a little work on the power supply I decided it was a keeper. Had to have an original remote to operate everything but they were awful pricey so I found the Dynatron which claimed to do everything the original remote would do and it does, I was even able to get into the service menu with it. If you have a Mitsubishi TV you need a remote for this is the one to get.
This cartridge is quite easy to install. We've had our Brother HL-5140 printer for several years and just recently replaced the cartridge for the first time. The cartridge actually printed more sheets than the yield claimed it would. Even at the point I replaced the cartridge, print was very clear, dark, and quite easy to read.
Very good sound quality and design for an ipod dock system, also is great because it is compatible with other mp3 players
I picked up two of these because I had lost my original cover while shooting. Of course right after they showed up the original re-appeared. :-) These are original Canon and are exactly like the ones that came with the camera. Not much else you can say about them.
I like the product, but it doesn't seem to fit my computer as tightly as I'd like it to. Also, this product is easily scratched.
Olympus FL-50 Electronic Flash for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras. Excellent product. Made very good experience, and tend to using it. Very good.
It was my first time buying eletronics by internet and besides that, it was an used one... and it was totally worth it! The product arrived impecable! And it`s so cute...!
I read the reviews on both this and the 60bg case before buying and was nearly frightened off. Im glad I wasnt though for this is a lovely case.What I did do was to order a couple of adhesive plastic skins from bestskinsever.com to protect the face of the ipod in case it was scratched putting the ipod into the case.I put both skins on - front and back - only to find that it wouldnt go in to the rhinoskin case! So i trimmed the flaps that went up the side of the ipod and it slips out and in like a dream, adn I dont have to worry about the face being damaged.If I was doing it again I dont think I'd put the rear skin on.All that said - this is a great little case.
This LCD has a very stable stand/base. Nice pivot features with adjustments and good quality color display not to mention the USB hub. This seems to be a "Rugged" version for HP LCD's. I believe it would take someone picking this Monitor up and throwing it 15 feet into a wall before it would be damaged.
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.
Bought a d link. Cd does not provide guidance for support for mac or software to install for mac. Technical support rude and unhelpful.
I've owned this speaker set for about 4 and they still work great. Much more than I could say for some of the cheaper Logitech speaker sets I've owned. These are definitely in a different class.Three different inputs, 5 identical speakers, very nice control center with all the inputs, a big volume knob, and nice back lit LCD display. All digital control, no analog potentiometer that will develop noise over time. Decodes Dolby Digital over digital coax or optical which is great if you have on-board sound with digital out as analog is often more noisy.Bass is a bit boomy. I would suggest actually setting the subwoofer gain down from the default setting for a more balanced sound. Treble is a bit lacking without a true tweeter compared to a reference bookshelf speaker, and adjusting the level up doesn't really cure it. There is just a lack of detail. However, relative for a PC speaker sound quality is very good.Overall loudness is great. You can crank it without it breaking up or losing too much dynamic range. It has plenty of power.For the price as a complete self-contained, self-powered PC system I am still very impressed. While very expensive for a PC speaker set, I feel it is worth the investment as the build quality and long term reliability seem very good. It beats replacing a $50-150 set (that doesn't sound that great to begin) every 15 months because the volume knob develops noise or it pops loudly every time you flip a light switch.
The Xansa series of mp3 players from Sandisk looks really sleak and the music quality is just great. FM reception quality and voice recorder quality are good.Good buy...can also upgrade to 1GB version.
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.
I am a motivational speaker and speak in many different locations. I wanted a relatively light projector to take on the road with me. The ultra-small units seemed to have some quality control issues. I chose this unit because of simplicity of operation, ease of use, and a strong enough light to work in larger rooms with lights on. It has done everything that I needed. Interestingly I was presenting in a room where the main projector failed and after I swapped projectors and used this unit the audience remarked, "that is both brighter and much clearer". The bottom line for me is that it is compact, easy to use, bright, and comes in its own carrying case that in turn fits easily into my small carry on wheeled luggage bag.
I bought the pen scanner because I have an application that requires scanning a lot of plain text to my PC. I am a two-finger typist so my hope is to use the product to avoid the typing. So far, the product meets my simple expectations: Scan-and-store and scan-to-PC. I have not yet encountered errors in scanned text. Customer service has also been excellent. I placed two calls to Wizcom's tech support and someone got back to me in less than 20 minutes. In both cases, the errors were on my side: First, I thought the installation CD-ROM was defective but it turned out that I had to reboot my PC in order to read the enclosed CD-ROM. I have had this type of problem with other CD-ROM applications. Second, I was unable to scan text to my PC in a notepad file as instructed in the manual. I repeatedly got the message "Error sending data to PC" and panicked, thinking that the product was a scam. It turned out the plug to my Pen (not the USB plug to PC) was not fully inserted. Once corrected, it works just as expected. I feel a great relief that I don't have the hassle to return the pen. I am satisfied with the product.
I used these when I worked out in the corporate world, and they were bulletproof.Now, our church needed a good backup printer. For less than a office grade laser jet, we get flawless black and white with no paper jams from this &#34;older&#34; HP laserjet. And I already know how to use it!! :)
I bought this radio for the emergency weather band. With frequent power outages and tornadoes here, such a radio is a household necessity. However, I can hardly get a signal for the closest weather station - I have to hold the radio at some ridiculous angle to get even a faint signal. By contrast I also have an Eton wind up radio I bought from LLBean for less money and I can get two weather stations crystal clear.
Okay - I would perhaps not take this flash as the only flash for professional work trekking through the jungle and swinging from tree to tree, because the build quality, although perfectly okay (it isn't by any means flimsy), isn't quite bomb-proof pro level. Sigma uses plastic bits on the foot of the flash where metal might have been a good idea. But apart from that, this on one h*** of a flash. Got power to spare and far more functions than I or probably anyone will really want to use. Works perfectly with the Nikon D100 (supports D-TTL fine, with 3D Matrix metering no problem) and also i-TTL (D70, etc.) as advertised. Price here wasn't the only reason to go for this particular flash. I wanted a sturdy flash I could attach a Lumiquest soft box onto the front of without the head always wanting to droop, and this is perfect. Also narrow focusing of the flash beam was important, as I do a lot of corporate event photography and work with a 200mm zoom. This flash narrows the beam down to 105mm, which means you're basically fine at any sensible distance.A very nice flash. Just don't drop the camera down the mountainside with the flash on top, or you may be gluing bits together. I can definitely recommend it. For pro use also, but not as an only flash. I have a set of Nikon flashes which used to be my primaries but are now backups. Good piece of work and plenty of power. Go Sigma!
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.
The adapter I got was not the one illustrated on this website. It was a Philips brand with a sticker on the package saying Belkin. It works fine so I just kept it instead of all the hassle of return etc. That is probably what the shipper hoped. Dissappointed!
My wife's job requires her to drive to homes all over the county, and she was always getting lost. Her computer skills are pretty weak as well, so I was hesitant to spend this much money on something she might give up on and never use. But my fears were unfounded. She has no problem with its very intuitive interface, and now she goes everywhere with reckless abandon. I no longer receive those desperate calls, when she can't tell me where she is, but she wants directions to a part of the county where we've never been before.When the unit was about three weeks old, it would no longer power on. Garmin sent me a shipping label, I sent it back at no cost to me, and in about two weeks, we had a brand new unit, no problems. I didn't like having a bad unit, but the way Garmin handled the problem was commendable.
For quite a while I'd been looking for a widescreen monitor to go along with my Mac Pro, but trying to stay clear of the expensive Apple Cinema Displays. Recently it dawned on me that I could get as much (or more) screen real estate by putting two 17-inch monitors side by side. So I set out to look for another Envision monitor, since the other one I owned (the one I was using with the Mac Pro already) had worked out just fine for us.When I found this silver beauty I knew I was in front of the solution I had been looking for. The design is not unlike the Cinema Displays, with silver casing and a curved stand, but besides this and the impeccable image quality, most important is the price tag: for a fraction of the price of a comparable Apple monitor, you can get this one, which will look just as good next to an Apple computer.So, if you like me want to fit your Apple tower with a good looking monitor with good image quality, without spending an arm and a leg: seek no more. And if you still are lucky, you may be able to find it for even less (I paid $[...] for mine) at Costco.
This camera is wonderful. I bought it over the summer, so I am a little disappointed to see such a drastic drop in price; but other than that I have very few complaints.Pros:1. This camera is extremely intuitive if you have any experience with other digitals or technology in general.2. 'Steady Shot' feature really does keep images from becoming blurry.3. Captures images very quickly compared to what I have been accustomed to with digital cameras=no weird double images if people shift after you take the picture.4. The automatic settings make it easy for a novice to take decent pictures without a lot of skill.5. Face detection is AMAZING! It lets you do some really nice things with editing ON the camera.6. The camera is incredibly small and portable, but has great zoom capabilities for a point and shoot.7. My old camera had 2-AA batteries to power it, I have to admit, the lithium ion battery is a VAST improvement. I took 6 minutes of video, and about 150 images on a half charged battery.8. The video feature is great! The sound does not sound like a digital camera; it is right up there with a camcorder.Cons:1. The camera does not use a standard USB with the small end cord to download photos to the computer. If you lose your cable, you have to buy another one from Sony.2. The camera also does not take a standard SD card. This only bothered me because my laptop has a standard SD reader which would have been really handy when I misplaced my cord.
I finally got the doodie-brown Zune that I ordered from Amazon on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). Got a GREAT deal on it, but was unable to have it shipped until December 31.Yah! I get it, open it, load software, configure, attempt to load my massive music collection. However, at this point I notice that the memory hog Zune software leaves a lot to be desired.The only way to add music to the Zune it by selecting it from a list that displays cute little album covers. There is not a browse folder option, as ALL WINDOWS machines and even the iPod have... let me repeat, there is no way to go browse for a certain file to add to the Zune, you must painstakingly go through an entire collection of little pictures to add music. Really, Microsoft, did nobody think to add a Browse by.. folder view option that is SOOOOO prevalent in ALL Microsoft software, up until this point?I have an iPod, too... I really thought that iTunes was the worst software ever, until I got the Zune.
The amplifier and its linking binural headphones provide a loud clear sound that allow me to type telephone interviews as I conduct them. It is something I've been looking for for a couple years.My only problem has been contacting the company for the optional plug-in cord so that I don't have to use batteries all the time.S
After having this camera for more than a month, I must say I am quite pleased with the image quality. It is also cool to see the video mode, with sound, and the movie size depends on the size of the memory card. With a 32 mb card, i can take a 2 minute long movie. The camera is easy to use and figure out, granted I still find out new things every time I use it. I really enjoy having this camera, it is good for a beginner like me. My only complaint is the battery life, this thing drains batteries like mad. Overally, I would give this 4.5 stars, but since I cant, gave it 4 due to the battery life.
I really needed something like this to my room because I have my computer, hard drive, printer, table lamp, iphone charger and all other kinds of electronic equipment. I usually use my computer at my desk but when I'm gonna watch a movie I prefer my bed and its annoying to unplug the laptops charger and plug it somewhere near my bed. this 10Ft cord is long very convenient. It has a on-off switch that you can turn at night or when your not using it so save energy. I'm planing of buying more for the other rooms in my house.
I have only had this 2 months, but its charged my battery fine the 2-3 times I have used it. Much cheaper than buying a new OEM (which I lost somewhere..).Did not get hot or anything like that. Good deal!
Unit I received would not charge my iPhone -- got the "charging not permitted" alert depicted in the user photos on this product page. Also would not charge my wife's LG cellphone.Totally worthless. Have ordered &lt;http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TULUJ8> to replace it.Opened unit up, and got strong "burned electronics" smell. Several bad-looking solder joints inside, as well as a resistor lead pushed over and contacting the shield of one of the USB connectors, effectively shorting the power to ground. Also appeared to be components missing from the internal PCB, but that could just be a configuration option, as in "Oh, you want the configuration that actually WORKS?" NOTE in subsequent investigation, I have determined that as delivered, even without the shorted resistor problem, this unit would NEVER work with an iPod/iPhone, because it doesn't provide the right voltages on the D+ and D- lines in the USB connector. I committed some surgery on it that made the iPhone happy (no more "charging not permitted" alerts), but it still won't actually charge the phone.I suspect that the shorted resistor wire has fried the unit. The LED still comes on, but it has no useful charging capability at all.Sorry zero stars is not available for this one.
In the past I purchased an off brand of ink for my printer. It really never did work right...I had to over write the empty so I could print. It ran out much faster, so even though it seemed I was saving $ I did not. Sometimes it just pays to order the exact ink that is needed for your printer. This was a good buy, arrived in a very timely manner, and I am not having to over write the error message anymore. Getting the photo paper was just icing on the cake. The first place I look for items is Amazon, I have always had such wonderful service from them, and if there is an issue they are quick to fix it.
There wasn't anything wrong with my old one, butI bought a new one anyway. Worked 1st time out of the box.I use Netflix streaming through a wireless adapter on my Tivo box.Technically, it shouldn't make any difference, but now it worksso much better. Especially on rewind and fast forward.I have 2 Tivo boxes and 7 laptops running wireless off thisrouter and it is all good.
This is a preliminary review, just bought the thing, still learning about it, but here goes:I bought this for the car, but it makes a great little tv at home, too. The screen is much nicer than my friends OEM dvd player, much bigger.The speakers plug into the sides, not connected by wires. They snap (not too) easily on/off. The FM modulator is a widget on the lighter plug, and you can set it to a variety of stations to get it to come in. It works just fine. One drawback, the video/audio out (fm modulator) uses the same plugs as the IN, you just switch a switch. So this means you can't run the fm modulator and an input (gamecube) at the same time. But the speakers still work, so gamecube can use the ports as an "in" and the sound can then come out the speakers. Ok, I guess.The thing comes with straps that allow you to suspend it between two seats in the car. But if the seats are tilted, then the screen is tilted. Audiovox should have done some field testing on this. But it's not a huge deal, you can still see it OK. The IR transmitter for the headphones works pretty well, so long as you have a line of sight from the transmitter to the headphones. Headphones are nice, not chintzy (SP?) at all.The screen is beautiful, the dvd player seems to work really well. Can't comment on longevity, just bought it. The whole thing comes in a case that does not have room for the headphones, but everything else fits nicely. The unit has a prop stand integral on the back, which we can use in our kitchen. It also has a standard cable input, which made it really easy to hook to our home cable system, there's different "input" settings for cable v tv v auxiliary. Tv works really well, too. There's a standard plug for home use. Car use requires the cigarette lighter.There's a nice protective cover for it that doubles as the "sling" for the car seat thingy. The speakers can pop right onto this, you can do everything but use the integral prop. SO they give you another one that you can attach to this cover via velcro and it works pretty well. Nice touch.Oh, and the remote is acceptable as well, nothing SUPER fancy, but functional. You can control the tv and the dvd with it.Hope that helps!
but it is not as compact as it seems.I wanted to replace my huge hairdryer with somethingsmaller and this ended up being the same size as the one I had.Also, it's Ionic and supposed to not leave your hair frizzy butI did not notice any difference.
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.
Great compass set for the price! every thing I need and more! Haven't started using it yet, but can tell this is a quality instrument. Thanks!
Standard 15-Pin VGA Male to VGA Male Cable It is indeed what I wanted. It works perfectly and I received it quickly.
At first, I had reservations about buying this item. I own a Nikon D80 and planned on using it with my Nikon 180mm f2.8 D lens. Since Nikon doesn't make a teleconverter for the 180mm, I went ahead and bought it.First off, I'm thrilled with the results. This item really delivers. Not only does it work flawlessly with the lens and camera, but it also produces sharp images. I like it so much I sold my 300mm f4 Sigma lens on ebay. This teleconverter gives me the equivalent of a 360mm f5.6, at about half the weight.I can't stress enough how happy I am with this teleconverter. Bravo!
IF YOU NEED MORE PORTS because you filled them all up this is the perfect thing to buy for your computer...no power suply but who really needs one
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.
It's an alright CD player. I got it because I'd been palying my afternoon music, CDs in my DVD player and tray was getting wore out. So I bought this CD player but soon found out it didn't play burned CDs, CD-Rs and since it didn't I bought one that would and gave this one away.
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.
This works on both my Nikon D70 and P5100.I also have a SB800, which is great, but overkill sometimes.
LOVE it!! We have three in the family of four drivers - I have to borrow one!! - speaks street names. not as sleek as the Nuvi's but it does the job and costs a lot less. Worth it for a little extra bulk. Carrying case highly recommended.
I have been using these keyboards for a number of years, replacing them as they wear out. There are a number of pros, and only a couple of cons. I began using natural keyboards years ago when my hands started hurting from typing too often. Switching to natural keyboards greatly alleviated the situation, and I continue to work daily with no issues. This specific keyboard was on the lower price end of most of Microsoft's options, and was much cheaper than the competitors.The keyboard has a great rise, and extremely comfortable palm rests. It ships with a front stand, but I tend to use it without, or with the back feet down. It is a large keyboard, and may not fit in all keyboard drawers. It has extra buttons for many functions, including zoom/scroll, and launch buttons. Overall the tactile response is nice and quiet when new, but as the pads begin to wear out, will increase in volume. It definitely doesn't have the feel of a mechanical keyboard, but feels very smooth for fast typing.The keyboards are somewhat durable, and I've only had one stop working from about 2 1/2 years of use. One of the buttons randomly stopped, I can only assume that the circuit board wore out or there was a short (I took it apart to check, there was nothing in the way of the key). They are, however, sensitive to water. Just a few drops of water in the right place can short out the entire keyboard very easily. My last keyboard shorted out from a spilled contact case. However, due to the comfort, price, and otherwise solid durability I keep coming back to it, probably buying five over the course of the last 10 years or so (I use at least two at a time in various rooms or at work).Overall, I love these keyboards, and think it's one of Microsoft's best products. I use them with Linux and they work mostly fine, but require tweaking for some of the application keys. I never use the zoom, but I assume that it would take some tweaking as well. Works fine for basic usage for Macs as well.
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.
I moved my computer into the den and have very little space for things like printers, copiers, etc. The CanoScan LiDE70 is very compact, lets me scan to email and that's exactly what I want to do. I tried several others but this one beats them all.
I have had the 50" Zenith 1yr. 10months. Last night a loud pop and then no picture. Fortunately I bought extended warranty with Best Buy. Bad news, two weeks before they can come out.
I've used Verbatim's DVD/RW before so they were a brand I trust. The lightscribe cd's are no different. I've made several burned CD's with this package and no glitches or errors thus far. I use an HP External DVD/CD lightscribe burner and usually just run it at max speed. Verbatim hasn't let me down once, and the lightscribe labeling never fails to impress. A great value!
great 12v power supply!For those that are looking to run a small to mid range piece of equipment, this baby does the job. I have been using it to power a 50w ham rig, and it works like a champ.-There are plenty of more expensive ones out there, but whats the point? runs cool and quiet, and is a great price!-oh, and having both the cig jack as well as power poles(that can accept banana plugs or bare wire) is a great plus
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.
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.
This printer worked well for one year. Then the scanner went out. Next went the copy option. Hp support of course was no help. A month later...goodbye printing option! The paper jams and constantly tries to feed without even pressing print. The check print cartridge and check paper lights blink and nothing will print. Again, no help from HP other than the option to buy an "upgrade" that will surely be another piece of junk! Don't buy this unless you have extra cash to blow!
I purchased this product three weeks ago and absolutely love it. I had been doing research for about a year now on all the various laptop coolers, and I have to say that I like this one the most. Its a little pricey then a lot of the others out there, but I think its worth it.I read some of the other reviews on here before I bought it and I would like to set the record straight about a couple of things. First, this cooler comes with two USB cables. One of them powers the cooler while the other connects to the USB hub on the back of it. I have a MacBook Pro and did not have any problem powering the cooler with my wall charger plugged into the laptop. Once I removed that power cable from my laptop, I would get a message saying that I didnt have enough power to support the USB hub and it would turn it off. I contacted the manufacturer about this to see about getting an AC adapter. They were more then happy to send me one free of charge and I only had to provide them with my sales receipt or invoice. Now I can use this cooler all the time without having to worry about the power issue. One of the down sides to this adapter is that once you have the AC adapter plugged into the cooler, there is no on and off switch. In order to turn it off, you just have to unplug it from the back. That is why I gave it four out of 5 stars.All in all, I would recommend this to anyone that has a huge laptop. I have a 17" MacBook Pro and still have plenty of room on both side. Its very sturdy and keeps my laptop very cool when playing World of Warcraft. I think it brought my temp down about seven degrees Celsius compared to all the other coolers I have tried. I like this one the best. So if you are looking for something that going to get the job done, this is your cooler.
These are excellent small bookshelf speakers. I use these as anexternal hook-up with my Hi-Def TV. They are heavy on bass butgive a rich quality to the sound.
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
Another Product that I was able to purchase just in time.. Works perfect and makes things very convinient.. Thanks..
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.
Several years ago Verizon gave us an Actiontec DSL modem/router to use with their DSL service. Despite being the product Verizon recommended, it gave us no end of trouble, to the point where we wore out the switch on the back of it from having to restart it constantly. So I bought a Zoom X6, and have been using it ever since, with hardly a glitch ever. In several years, we have found it necessary to restart it only a few times. Right now, it handles a desktop computer, several laptops, an independent Skype phone, an Ooma phone, and a ROKU TV player all at once, with scarcely a glitch ever. The wireless range is good too; we often take our laptops a few rooms away from the desk where the router sits, with no problem -- even for streaming movies. It's a great little device, which I highly recommend.
Until recently I had no Thermaltake products. Since I needed some SATA cables fast, I purchased these from Amazon. The cable comes in a nice fancy package, it even has caps at the ends. The build quality seems excellent and they work as they should. The price + free shipping is pretty good too.Highly recommended...
Unit measures 3 cm wide and just under 4.5 cm long and 1.5 cm thick.Includes a button battery that is well secured into place with a strong snap lock case; no way will the battery slide out or the case fall open.Button is a soft rubber material that doesn't make a "click" sound.A reasonable line-of-sight is required for the remote to trigger the camera.I gave it 4 stars because I would have liked to feel or hear a snap when I push the button.
Had this DVD player for two years and used it very little, a couple of times on a plane and once in a while on the tread mill. It worked well during its use but I did not get my moneys worth for this product for as little as I used it. One day I was going to watch a movie and the picture kept going black and the sound would continue. You could push the small button switch in the upper right hand corner of the unit and the picture would come on for a short time and then go off again and do this for shorter durations then it would freeze up. Tried to contact their service department and all I get is a busy signal, so frustrating!! Got on the internet to see if anyone else had a problem, boy oh boy there were a few. Some with the same as mine. I am going to take it to the Geek Squad at Best Buy and see what they say and if it is the same answer that others that have placed their bad reviews on the internet I am going to take my Taurus Judge(HANDGUN)and blow that POS back to China!! That is some satisfied consumer. Don't waste your money unless you like target practice.
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.
Pros: 1) Big Screen is great(obviously) 2) Keyboard has nice clicky feel. 3) 4 USB 2.0 ports is never too many 4) Nice overall design and looks 5) Sound from Harmon/Kardon speakers is excellent and rich 6) Built-in WiFi reception is exceptional and very convenient 7) Easy to change/upgrade memory and hard drive with simple access doors(great design) 8) Scrolling feature on trackpad works very well 9) I don't use my desktop anymore.Cons: 1) Silver laptop finish scratches off easily 2) No Serial port 3) Screen can be brighter, more vivid and have better control 4) Requires 120w. Currently computer cannot be powered on airplanes which limits supply power to transformers to 75w. 5) Fragile because of size and weight. 6) Customer phone system support is poor and can be improved. 7) Security slot does not accept new style APC studs. 8) Off-center trackpad location questionable. 9) Does not accept Compact flash cards directly (Accepts a number of other memory cards) 10) Fans are noisy and you really notice how quite it gets when you shut down the machine. 11) Exhaust fans (2 fans) are located at the bottom of the machine and may be blocked if laptop is not placed on a rigid and flat surface when machine is on.
This is actually my second time purchasing this type of keyboard, and I still do not regret doing so. It is a bit on the bulky side, but that is a small price to pay compared to the pain and discomfort you will suffer from once you've developed carpal tunnel syndrome. Its layout is easy enough to understand to not warrant the use of the manual; everything is labeled for your convenience. From hotkeys to the most commonly-used functions e.g. calculator and internet, to hotkeys that add convenience such as a programmable "My Favorites" button, this keyboard has most of the things the average user could ever want. Pressure is evenly distributed along the spacebar so pressing anywhere along the key elicits a response. The only thing I have gripe with is that it does not have USB ports built into it, but for $30 I guess that is asking for too much. Overall, I would recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for an ergonomic alternative.
I just got a new 15 inch laptop (macbook pro). I thought about getting this stand, but decided instead to opt for the 20 inch apple cinema display. Well, the cinema display and my laptop didn't really like each other that much--the hassle of plugging into (and unplugging when I wanted to go mobile 3 connectors combined with dealing with different screen resolutions (with the cinema display losing that comparison) convinced me to return it before 5 days had passed. I turned around and purchased this mstand to bring my laptop to the proper ergonomic level, and plugged my keyboard into it. Wow. The experience is so much better than the display. If you have a laptop that you sometimes want to use in an office environment and other times want to take with you on the plane or to a meeting, this seems a great solution. Perhaps box the same height would work as well, but it wouldn't look as pretty.
Unit installs easily in a 3.5 inch bay and plugs into an internal USB header. Care is needed to insert cards to avoid misalignment, especially with CF cards to avoid bending of pins. When unit is initialized by insertion of a card, four removable drives appear in the computer directory tree. These can be disabled when not in use by closing down the USB connection from the task bar. Overall a simple and convenient unit for dealing with removable memory cards.
Could have not asked for a better universal remote at this price. Amazon makes things very easy and free shipping is always a plus.
I was recently given the task of selecting a flatbed scanner for public use in an academic setting. We didn't need anything fancy - just a good flatbed scanner with which patrons can scan photos and text documents. The main criteria I focused on were reliability, cost, OCR capabilities, and easy of use. Since I will be supporting any patrons with questions or problems using this scanner, I wanted a unit that would be as simple as possible to use. The designated PC has sufficient but not an extraordinary amount of memory, so I didn't want to go for extremely high resolution capabilities, either.After looking long and hard at a variety of choices from leading producers, I chose the HP Scanjet 4070 Photosmart Scanner. Truth be told, it really wasn't that hard of a decision in the end. The HP Scanjet 4070 seemed to have everything I was looking for as well as some additional capabilities we don't really need but which could possibly be of use in the future. This sassy little convertible features a Photo Door which allows for the rapid scanning of 4 x 6 photos as well as the scanning of 35 mm slides and negatives. More importantly, it seemed to offer some of the most impressive OCR capabilities among the flatbed scanner candidates I was evaluating. Happily, the unit has lived up to its promises so far, doing a wonderful job of scanning text into an editable format with its Integrated I.R.I.S. Readiris OCR software - errors have been few and far between in this regard. No OCR software is perfect, but this does seem to do one whale of a job.The optical resolution of this scanner is 2400 dpi, and the color is 48-bit; these settings meet our needs quite well. Our scanner's intended purpose does not involve high resolution scanning and advanced photo editing. The HP Image Zone software provides more than enough photo editing capabilities for us, such as the ability to remove red-eye problems automatically and easily breathe visual life into old, faded photographs. Unless you're doing some serious graphics design, Image Zone should have everything you need. The HP Scanjet 4070 also comes with ArcSoft Collage Creator software. We don't have any real need for this particular program, but it's a nice extra and can be fun to play with.This scanner is pretty darn simple to use, I'm happy to say. The HP Director software provides an easy-to-use interface to all scanning options, and the front button panel on the scanner itself allows for basically one-touch access to the most common functions. The only way this scanner could be simpler to use would be for those buttons to actually spell out Scan Photo, Scan Document, etc. As it is, though, the icons on the front button panel are essentially self-explanatory. I can't really comment on the scanning quality of slides and negatives, since that is a capability we have no use for at this time, but the HP Scanjet 4070 does a wonderful job scanning photos and, as I have mentioned, a very impressive job of scanning documents into editable text.Finally, this scanner could hardly be simpler to set up and install. USB makes everything easy. Install the software, hook up everything on the scanner, then plug the scanner into an available USB port on your PC, and you're ready to rock and roll. I personally had no trouble installing the included software, and I tested everything on my own Dell PC with Windows XP Pro before setting the scanner up at its permanent home connected to a HP PC running Windows 2000.If you're looking for a flatbed scanner to do basic scanning of photos and text, I think you would be wise to include this particular model in your list of candidates.
I live three walls from line of site to the TV broadcast towers and get very poor to no reception. Towers are 5 miles from me. Either this is defective or a very poor antenna.Got a new Sony LCD and this antenna works fine with it.I believe my old TV was at fault.
I agree with the guy whose TV quit during the football game. Mine has lasted longer than his before messing up. Luckily I won the TV. I was never impressed with the picture. And it does get HOT and makes a noise. Today I've had it almost 4 years and the bulb must have blown out b/c hubby said it made a loud sound (like his did). I will order a lamp, but if it tears up again, that's prolly gonna be it for me. My neighbor has a Panasonic plasma and the picture is unreal. So much better than mine.
I purchased another leading brand KVM and it did not do the trick (it didn't work). This one works, no problems, easy setup, and unlike other KVMs it comes with all of the cables you will need, or at least for the connections to your keyboard, mouse, monitor, and some USB peripherals. I don't use the sound, but that is integrated also.
Microsoft got their design right - finally, complete with negative tilt. I have used all of the previous versions of ergonomic keyboards by Microsoft and this is, by far, the best. My only complaint, and I realize I am being picky here, is that after using this keyboard daily for just about a month, there are definite wear marks on the portion where my wrists contact and the keys are already worn shiny. I am used to using ergonomic keyboards so I was able to sit right down and go to work with no need for a learning phase. Someone used to a standard keyboard might find this board hard to adjust to but I think they would find it was worth the effort.
I have a 500Mhz computer with 64 Megs of ram and it was still slow when i had multiple programs running. If you use several programs at once(word, works, games online, etc.) you really need to have at least 128 Megs of ram. The added ram allowed applications to start up quickly, and surfing the internet seemed twice as fast. The memory works really well with my HP and I would recommend it to anyone out there. In fact I already talked my mom into buying one for her computer.
Although a bit pricey, the iPod photo is worth the money. You'll never find yourself getting worried about how much space is left for songs. There is so much free space that you are able to listen to high quality music without fear of filling up the capacity. The player also acts as a mobile storage device carrying any type of media or files you wish.The only thing I don't like about the photo iPod is the ease of use in the photo settings. If you want to present a slideshow with music to someone on a tv, you are not able to skip thru songs while viewing photos; you must create a playlist of songs before starting the slideshow, otherwise the song restarts. Also, I wish the iPod was password protected so you can keep your files safe from being viewed if you misplace or lose the device.
This product is horrible! My 6 year old recieved this present for Xmas and we just opened it today. You can not see out the viewfinder...it is like watching a bad digital movie..the people and object do not come into focusYou literally can not see what you are taking a picture of!So we tried to download the pictures...such horrible quality!!This is going back today!
I use this in my job as I work from home. The mute switch is perfect because when I'm on the phone with customers and the kids walk in I can just flip the switch and my customers can't hear anything although I can stil hear them.
I bought this mainly due to the price. Yes, I can be cheap. The camera that goes with it is spendy, for me. (Beyond my computer, the most money I've ever spent on one thing!)The straps are a little weird, and I'm not really sure how to connect them, but it is a spacious little pack for your camera (almost too large for my W55) and whatever else you may need to carry.
This is a hard item to find. Just try searching outside this add. Glad someone had them in stock as I have a Spor Trak Topo and did not have the original green case they were sold with. Thanks for making them available again for collectors and purists who want the original items that came with the GPS.
I upgraded my computer and installed Vista Ultimate. I had been using ATI All-In-Wonder cards for video capture. The ATI cards will not work with Vista as of now. The Studio Moviebox Plus solved the problem. I have no problem capturing video using it.
I'm not sure why the Pinnacle Studio didn't work for the previos poster, but it works great for me. I purchased it specifically for its analog input/capturing capabilities and have been very impressed. I run a college language/media laboratory and my work there includes digitizing video and placing it on our server. Pinnacle studio allows you to save your output in many formats inclugin Real-Media format which produces very small files of more than acceptable quality. Editing on this system is a joy. My only concern is that creating your own titles is a slightly clunky process (on the 7.0 version of the software, at least).
I drive an older MDX. The dealer says there's no ACURA approved IPOD adapter.I was having to burn CD's off my IPOD before I found this COBY FM Car Transmitter.Like other reviewers have said - you have to turn the IPOD volume all the way up, but at least the CAR CONSOLE VOLUME does NOT need much adjusting.(Thus, I havent had to worry about inadvertently switching audio sources and potentially having inappropriately high volumes when not using my IPOD.)Like other reviewers have said - not digital quality, but that also maybe because my car radio doesn't pick up HD radio stations.***Definitely worth the price. Best alternative available to me. I love it!
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.
This product has saved me at least a dozen times since purchase. In my town, they hired a hundred cops just for writing tickets and speed traps all for back door taxes. I highly recommend this product.
I purchased this camera for a trip I was taking. Worked great on the trip and the few more times after that. Been about 13 months and now it won't even turn on. The software also is not user friendly. Of course the warranty is only good for a year. I'm a bit disappointed in Kodak. I won't buy a kodak camera again.
This little device does the job as advertised. It's a well designed little piece of plastic with some fans built in and and handy usb cable to power it. I'm pleased with it's operation and use it all the time. I can use the laptop for hours with this thing.
I bought this to replace a 10 year old Netgear wireless router that was failing. I have been impressed by the ease of the setup, and the range and power of the wireless signal. My old router did not cover the entire house, this router covers it all and extends into the back and front yards as well.From a performance standpoint, I see improved throughput passing packets through to the internet compared to my older router. This is not wireless performance, since 802.11N is faster than 802.11G by design... but is rather an indication of the packet switching performance of the router itself.Highly recommended.
Bought one of these because the cord on my apple adaptor broke. Thought this looked more sturdy. Boy was I wrong. After only 6 weeks the adaptor started hissing while plugged in, stopped powering my notebook, got dangerously hot, and the blue LED starting blinking on and off. Since I use this while traveling I had no backup and had to go out and immediately buy an (apple) replacement. Contacted their customer support but have yet to hear back. I am totally fed up with this product and this company. DO NOT BUY THIS ADAPTOR.
I bought this product to help get sound for our Xbox 360 being hooked up to a computer monitor. It does the job, is very inexpensive, and arrived quickly. A problem with postage was also quickly handled. It arrived with postage due. I notified the seller and was reimbursed the same day. Customer service is outstanding!
This battery works very well at a fraction of the price. I keep a reserve battery always ready and charged when I take pictures.
as usual the price was good and delivery quick and I saved about $ 15 bucks from local stores .I have a 20 " LG tv on it it fits great and swivels easy.Amazon has an amazing inventory of products its a very rare event they dont have what I want.
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.
You don't always get what you pay for. Sometimes you get more, like with this Canon Printer. I was in the market for a printer that was compatable with windows pro X64 edition. This rare version of windows systimatically rejected the 2 walmart 'lexmark' printers I purchaced one for 40$ and the next for 112$. A quick download, self installing file got me the driver I needed from the Canon site. Even the software included works with my 64bit OS and Internet explorer x64. The setup was longer than I'm used to due to the head and various ink tanks, but then again this is my first mid-high quality printer. The prints I get are vivid and clean. I notice a very slight bleed when blue is sharply contrasted against yellow but only under intense scrutiny. The LCD is nearly useless, but for me this wasent going to be used anyway I don't print from a camera or card, but from my computer. Shipping was fast but I wasnt home to receive the package, after a call to my UPS facility they put the package on hold so It wouldnt make rounds on the truck all week and I picked it up in the evening. I appreciate the fact that they didnt leave it on my doorstop or my lovely neighbors in the extremely low income area i reside would have sold it on ebay by now. The printer is light for its capability, well packaged, and has yet to jam. I print mostly black and white low quality prints and have scattered off over 500 without the ink meter moving yet, and on visiual inspection the ink looks about 2/3 in the clear black 'tank'. I have only cheaper printers to compare this to but its far better than bubblejet. 9.5 / 10 but probably not for professionals.
I place my laptop on it, and it's there. No adjustment, no tinkering with angles. It's a solid base that keeps the laptop cool and at a good height. After looking at dozens of stands, I can say I think I got "the one."
Got this for my PC in which the USB 2.0 has never worked, moral of the story, don't get discontinued and cheap motherboards. I got this as a replacement when my new iPod Touch wouldn't work with my PC or even charge. Shut the computer down, installed, hooked my USB hub and other USB 2.0 compliant gadgets to it, started the computer up, and what do you know, everything is fully recognized and works.Great price, easy install, and works!
This product is great for hooking up trailers and keeping an eye on your trailer while in motion.I have mine hooked up on a togger switch so I can turn it on at any given moment. very pleased with this item.
These speakers are easy to install and provide a clear detailed sound when used in a theater settings. Additionally I have used this unit in several rooms as a " whole house" speaker system. They have a decent amount of low end and clarity. I like the 6.5 better than the 8" 2-ways which I own also.
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.
I purchased two of these and after a few months of use, both microphones quit working so the caller could not hear my voice. Since this happened to both, I think the product is faulty! Don't purchase would be my advice.
I really like this product. I bought it for my sports camera and it works great. I needed some more memory and it worked perfect.
They fade in and out with reception. I got them to use for Halloween to put right outside the door no more than 15 feet from sending unit. No go had to go back to wired. They are hard to fine tone with reception and then they are not stable and fade in and out. Terrible buy on my part. Soon to be trash, cannot see even giving them away to anyone to have problems with them too.
Looking at it in the store, it's impressive. Using it every day can be irritating.Gripes include:The screen comes on exactly 9 seconds after hitting the power button.It makes a very loud series of chimes and beeps turning it on and off - it will wake someone sleeping next to you.Setup is a bit confusing, getting it to recognize all available channels is not easy, unless you use a cable box.It's a good tv for the bathroom or kitchen..
I purchased this combo tv for my son's third birthday. He is cars obsessed and LOVES it! It is easy for him to control on his own. The only issue is that the buttons hve a slight delay after you pres the button before the action begins. Not a big deal if you have any patience.I highly reccommend this product
This is a very good cooler for it's price. I'd have to admit the fan noise is a bit noticeable though not unbearable (a desktop fan makes more noise than it in my opinion). It is very efficient in keeping my laptop cool. The cooler is small and lightweight so I never found it a chore to carry it around when traveling (the only downside is that it's a stand-type cooler so you generally would need a flat surface to set it on). I've had this cooler now for 4 years and it's still doing great. Would consider getting another one if my current one decides to give up, that is if it ever does. Overall a great product!
I've tried few japanese brands before I ended up with the Harman Kardon's HK3270 Receiver. At first, I thought 35Watts/Channel was too little, but these are real 35 Watts RMS, not High power Watts like advertised by japanese brands. It is as much if not more powerful than any 100W Jap amplifier on the market. I've tried it with 4 Cerwin vega! speakers, and even at max volume, it is still precise with no distortion (Very noisy though!!). The sound is great, the interface is extremely simple (Volume, balance, Bass, Treble and source, That's all!) No gadgets to boost you bass or to alter your sound. It's just plain simple but very efficient with lots of output power. The only problem is the tuner (It doesn't work very well! you need a big antenna or a cable connection if you want to use it.). So, if you're not looking for gadgets but only for great sound , This receiver is for you!
I've only used this monitor to check line voltage and amperage/wattage for a juicer we have, that was fluctuating in power too much. I mainly wanted to be able to watch and check the changing line voltage and amperage draw, to see where the problem lay as I operated the juicer. It worked well for that.The monitor was highly recommended to me by my son, who is an electrical engineer. He has used it to calculate usage costs and says it works very well for that too. VW
I bought my player after perusing various reviews of MP3 players here on Amazon. Although I'm fairly computer savvy, I'm relatively new to the whole digital music deal. This seemed like the best, the most storage space for my money and the option of using it to store data.My player arrived in good condition. I transfered all of my CDs (including all 6 of my Harry potter audio book CD sets) to the player and was pleased that I still had a good deal of space left to store data files.The EAX audio is a wonderful feature, I love adjusting the sound configurations for the varied genres on my player. Transfering files was a snap, and creating playlists with the NomadExplorer program was a breeze.I became semi-addicted to my player over the course of one week. Then, after a month, the music stopped. For no reason, my player kept displaying a "Harddisk error" message. I was heartbroken, and a bit angry at first. I feared I had spent over $200 on something which I could not have repaired or replaced.But there's a very happy ending - I contacted Creative, and their customer service people could not have been nicer. In 24 hrs they issued a return merchandise agreement for me. I sent the player off, and within two days they diagnosed the problem, fixed it, and sent it back to me. The process was SO easy, and I could follow every step of their problem analysis on the web.For producing a wonderful product and providing stellar customer service to support it, I give this five stars.
This is a good deal. Universal voltage input is really helpful to use during travel across countries.
I can't say how impressed I am with this camera. I carry it everywhere. It takes the best digital photos and even at its lowest resolution settings, the photos are still great for printing. It's also really easy to use. Like the brochure says, point, zoom, click and shoot! The only problem is, I lost the USB connector cable that comes with the camera and being a special USB cable made only for this model I could not find a replacement anywhere, even in the Olympus site.
I have lost my hearing in one ear. Turning the volume up more on my tv was not an option as it would be too high for others. With regular stereo headphones I would loose part of the conversations, but with the switchable to mono I can hear everything well enough to once again enjoy my tv. I am 68yrs. old and have little else.
This cable works like a dream. I use it to watch movies that are on my laptop (HP ZV6000) and send them to my TV. I got a RCA coupler from radioshack so i could combine this cable with another one so i can have a longer cable. A++++
My existing battery aged and I started to look forward a replacement. After I read several reviews, I preferred to choose the original one, because of heating and performance problems. Therefore, I found a good bundle price If I'd selected the cord, battery and case for my sd100 camera. By the way, I did not have a good case as this new one. I rated 4 stars, because I preferred to stay with the original cord.
Needed 2nd Gen IPOD for Xmas...got it HERE! Love IPODS but didnt want the newer generation...YET! Thank You! Thank You!
I got this because one didn't come with my early 1970's Canon FTb. I've put it back in service for B&W film. It fits perfectly and adds a nice touch the camera never had. Although I don't need it for my Canon Digital Rebel, it fits that camera, too.
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 saw this little camera on Martha Stewart and could not believe what its capabilities were, so I ordered one for myself. It did everything she said and more! We took it on a summer trip and used it everywhere. We sent movies to friends and family and have enjoyed seeing them again, now that we are home. I am planning on giving one to my granddaughter for Christmas--she showed me how to use it!!
Didn't last circuit board quit working fixing to hard wire it but hunted around till i found another.word word word
If you are using these for an xbox 360 they are not good if you plan to chat and play. The game sound is awesome if all you need is game sound, but there is not a separate adjustment for game sound and chat. I went to skull website and did all of the the adjustmetns recommended on settings and it was just still impossible to hear chat over game (call of duty). Plus it plugs into your xbox (10 ft cord) and the remote. I recommend getting Turtle Beach Brand headset instead. The sound is close to the same quality and it has separate adjustments for game and chat so you can hear what you want to hear. In adition the Turtle Beach ear force X31 headset is wireless so it only has cord to remote like traditional headset. It runs about $15-20 more that Skullcandy that has all the cords. I got them at Best Buy. as i said the sound quality is great on GI skullcandy but not xbox user friendly.
Cable received is not the cable that is shown. One received is a 2 wire cable that looks like lamp cord. The one shown on Amazon website is like it should be FLAT ribbon type cable. One sent is just like a heavy duty lamp cord that is rounded with indentation in between the two cable wires.If I knew they would have not sent the one displayed, I would not have ordered. I have never seen any cable like this advertised anywhere. I am totally unhappy.Beware, If you order this you will not get what is shown......
I had this product for two weeks and it has quit working. Probably my fault because I wanted something to actually put on my lap and this product had an open back, which I did not notice when ordering. I tried putting it on a semi-hard surface like a magazine on my lap but...the little fans kept catching on my fingers whenever I tried to move it. So it may be great to put on a desk but not for laps, which is where I use my laptop.
I waited several years to finally make my flat panel TV purchase and I am so glad I waited for a 37" LCD over a 42" Plasma! As mentioned by others, the LCD generates less heat, uses less power, has a sharper picture, and is not susceptable to "burn-in" on the screen. 37" is perfect for the size of our living room.My only concern is that I notice that when switching from HDTV to normal TV, the picture on rare occasion goes very dark. (...)
I really don't understand why people are so attached to Ipods and Zunes when this is equally as great but at a much more affordable price! I bought this for my husband and we've both agreed that it was well worth its price and can't believe how great of a deal we got! Yeah, it doesn't hold a ton of music, but we convert to WMA, and 16 hours is good enough! Its easy to delete and put more on (especially with a 2.0 USB port)! I cannot stress enough how this is such a great buy!I did some research on FM transmitters (because many of them would not work with his car). I went on ebay and found eforcity.com had a generic digital transmitter listed to work with Sansa, and thought, "why not?" since it was only $4!!! It works great and I couldn't be happier! Oh, and just in case you're wondering, I added in about the transmitter for those with similar issues!
It is what it is - a headset to use with your phone. Fairly comfortable, good quality sound on both ends and good price.
Now I know I'm going against most of the reviews here, but I've felt this way about this set of speakers for a very long time now. I do consider myself an audiophile and this speaker set is not for everyone. I'll go over the plus points, the negatives, and then you can decide if it's for you or not.Positives:1. LOUD AS #$*@. Yes. 500watts is 500watts. I can make everyone on my street hear what I'm listening to on my Ipod, TV, or dvd player. This is the loudest set of speakers I've ever had and will be tough to beat.2. BASS. omfg bass. If this is what you're looking for, you can't go wrong.3. Features. It has a 5.1 decoder, a HUUUUUGE sub, a remote and lcd display. It's basically everything you need to get your dvd, xbox/ps3, and ipod going.4. Cheap. Yes the pricing is very attractive for all the features you're getting.Negatives:1. Sound Quality. this is the BIGGEST thing for me. From the first day I had it till today, I still am very disappointed with the sound quality. Some people love it, some beg to differ. I must say from other speakers I've heard, these sound very mediocre. The bass and mids are waay too high to emphasize any clarity and sound quality. Other brands are known for their quality (Klipsch comes to mind) while Logitech is known for its mice and keyboards.2. Wiring. Small issue, but when I moved to a bigger place, I couldn't just get simple speaker wires to expand, I had to get rca adapters with cables to extend.3. No optical input. I mean come on. Seriously? Coaxial only? EDIT: I'm sorry it does have optical, I forgot it was my DVD player that was missing optical so I had you use coaxial out for this unit.So in conclusion, if your in college and want to destroy your entire dorm floor, get these. They are loud as hell and will shake up everyone and everything. If you want to actually enjoy your music and listen to music how it should be heard, look elsewhere.
Just bought a custom-ordered HP machine with Vista. It only came with 4 USB 2.0 ports in the back, and I'm loaded with at least 6 USB 2.0 accessories full-time, so I ordered this Iogear card based on the positive reviews here. Popped the card in, plugged in all my accessories, turned on the PC, and viola! Everything works perfectly so far! No downloading of drivers necessary. Works great! Definitely recommend!
Just received the response shown below after me second email to Canon regarding my S400. It seems familiar - exact wording that I saw on another website claiming ignorance about a problem. I have now filed a complaint with the California and New York Attorney General's Office and the New York BBB. I strongly suggest all of you with this problem to do likewise so we can build a fire under Canon. If your camera has this problem and you haven't yet posted to this site let us hear from you. We should also start posting to other shopping websites (dealcatcher, epinions, etc) as well as the photography sites, including their Letters to the Editor. We need to make others aware of the way Canon has turned this problem into a profit center.------------Thank you for contacting Canon product support. We value you as a Canon customer and appreciate the opportunity to assist you.Please note, Canon USA does not monitor, confirm, endorse, or attest to the accuracy of any information posted on third party websites. It seems many customers are overwhelmed by the barrage of information (or misinformation) being posted on unregulated, non-Canon websites. Unfortunately, this is not something over which Canon has any control. We are able only to confirm the performance of the camera based on ourown testing.No service notifications have been released for the PowerShot S400.Unfortunately, we here at the Care Center do not have the opportunity or authority to extend the terms of your warranty or to offer you free repair service outside of the 1-year warranty period. I understand your disappointment in encountering this issue with your camera, but you will need to address your concerns with the Factory Service Center. They arethe only entity within Canon USA authorized to make warranty decisions.I suggest mailing your camera to them, along with a detailed letter explaining your situation, just as you have done in your correspondence with us here at the Care Center.The Factory Service Center personnel will assess your camera and read your letter. If they decide to complete your repairs free of charge, the camera will be repaired and returned to you at Canon's expense. If they determine that the repairs will not be covered, you will receive an estimate for the costs to repair your camera. At that point, you can determine if the cost of repairing the camera is of value to you. Ifnot, it will be returned at no cost to you.I apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.Thank you for choosing Canon.Sincerely,ChrisTechnical Support Representative
I bought this charger for my dad in Atlanta. He has a camper that had not been started for at least 5 years... of course the battery was completely discharged. I used his Schumacher charger, a "standard" battery charger that we have had for years, but even after some new battery fluid and a 24 hour charge, there was only enough charge to light some interior lights.Then I bought this charger, and left it on for about about 10 hours, impatient to wait for the full charge. When we tried it, the camper cranked right up.My neighbor here in Sweden has a 220V version of this product that I borrow every year to "condition" my car batteries. We have been using it for all our batteries (boats and cars) for the past 5 years at least.I have a sports car that doesn't see much action, and before using this charger, the battery almost always had to be jump started from another vehicle. It would hold a decent charge, but then after a weeks not driving it would need to be jumped again. Then I used the CTEK overnight, on the same battery... and I have not had any of these problems since. The car starts even after sitting a couple of months. All I do it charge it with the CTEK once a year before putting it in storage for the winter (disconnecting the battery during storage), and I have no problems for the coming year. That battery was installed in 1997 and is still good today.All my batteries, even in the cars that DO get driven regularly, seem to last longer so this charger is a great environment and money saver! Actually, since starting to use this charger, I haven't changed a battery yet.
Love this mouse. Had one of the same for 7 years and just now had to replace it. Love! Love! Love!
This camera is very cool, although I wish I had ordered the one that takes a series of photos instead. This one takes all the photos at one time so there is no movement, it is just blah. I got some really neat shots with it though so I can't really complain too much. Everyone always loves how cool the gold looks, I kind of wish I could get a regular camera with this much BLING!! I guess the only thing I don't like about the Lomography cameras is that they are not all that practical. I think it would be good if you could alternate between 9 lenses and 1 lens. Then you could have more options with the same roll of film. All in all this is pretty great, just uncomfortably basic for me.
The Adesso CyberTablet is a waste of money. It is no more than MS Paint, which I already have on my PC. The software is not user friendly, and does not come with a user manual. (I contacted Adesso, they really do not have a user manual for the product - only the useless installation guide) The box that the product came in has crappy graphics, this should have been my first clue. I am giving it to my daughter to play with, it is not for me.
Installed this RPC in my Backups XS-800. Very easy to install, just remove the old Battery and install and connect the new battery in its place. It works!!!!!
I have had this product for several months now and can't say that I have experienced any problems with it. It cools my laptop quickly and best of all, does not make any noise! It sits nicely under my laptop and has a pretty convenient on/off switch. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
I bought this camera because it is one of the few less expensive decent quality "one handed" cameras left on the market. It takes great pictures, but it takes 6-13 (I timed it) seconds for the flash to recharge. The view screen is also not true to color. The pictures generally come out good, but you just have to trust in the camera and not believe what you see on the screen.
I've owned several Sirius radios, and the PNP2 was by far the most rock-solid and trouble free unit. It's not the smallest Sirius radio, but if you want a trouble free tuner, this is the way to go.And if you like sports play by play, Sirius is the way to go. They have play-by-play from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and 26 college teams (including my KU Jayhawks). They even carry English soccer!
I love this little gizmo... I have everything I own on this... I only wish it could be embedded in my brain...
I recently purchased a Garmin 60CSx and really wanted to keep the whole unit protected. This was a great case which allows you to view and use all the buttons and the screen. Perfect if you like to go geocaching, hiking, etc... and want a little insurance in case the GPS is accidentally dropped.
I purchased this memory stick to use with my Sony digital camera. I can tell you that the lag time between pictures (the times when you lose the shot/picture that you REALLY wanted is lost) has been SIGNIFICANTLY reduced. It is ~1-1.5 seconds between each picture now. That is with a 6MP camera. Worth EVERY penny to us.
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've been using this mouse pad for about 1 month now. Here are my opinions.It's a nice plastic design. Very well made and it won't fall apart like a foam pad. It comes in pieces that allow you glue some feet onto the pad to give it some tilt. The issue is once it is glued, you don't really have any way to change the feet anymore.The wrist padding is plastic faux leather/vinyl that is pretty comfortable but could be a bit softer. It is supposedly antimicrobial but have no way of determining the veracity of this claim. The surface of the pad itself is a slightly textured plastic material that glides really well and provides good enough resistance to give at least some tactile feedback and doesn't feel like the mouse is on some slick surface. It supposedly decreases battery use but I've used it on a wireless mouse and haven't really noticed any difference.As mouse pads goes this is probably the Mercedes or BMW of the bunch. It is very well made and has some nice features, but would I spend this amount on a pad? Unless you have some wrist issues and work in front of a computer all day long, I'd say...maybe.
If you subscribe to premium channels cause you hate commercials, this product is for you. I don't know how they do it, but you can tape an hour show, and when you play it, it blasts by the annoying commercials.It's made me start to watch TV again.It also rewinds a full tape in less than a minute.The machine is not the quietest I've ever heard, but it is the most convenient.
I read through a lot of these reviews and I found it pretty comical to read some of these reviews which were clearly written by people that do not own the device, simply wish to bash the device to help their inner iPod love grow stronger and/or wanted to take a chance to take cheap shots at Microsoft, for no apparent reason other than Corporate loathe.Let me start off my clarifying that I own a 4th gen 20GB iPod and a Black Microsoft Zune. I wanted to move to a device that supported video, pics and music all at the same time, music and videos being the major selling points.I bought my iPod late last year and for the year I owned it, I had times where I loved the device and times I hated the device. From hanging, rebooting itself, ceasing to play any iTunes DRM content, or rendering itself useless and needing to be formatted by the iPod utility, the iPod is by no means without its flaws. The upside to the iPod was that you ould get a ton of acessories for it, the interface was pretty simple to navigate and it did play music pretty well. I had many parties where we used nothing more than my iPod and my home stereo to provide music to the guests.Currently, my iPod still cannot play DRM'd iTunes music due to an issue with the latest 4G iPod firmware and the new version of iTunes for the PC. I read a lot of reviews in here that bashed the Zune Marketplace and its flaws and I can honestly say the Zune MP is working far better for me at the moment than iTunes. Good luck getting Apple to fix a problem with their older devices that they released an update for and broke. Nice one Steve!On to the Zune.I dont buy MP3 players to rave about the packaging. I can care less what it looks like, as long as I have a device, sync cable and some ear buds. I'm not an audiophile, I dont buy $400 earphones, I just stick with what they give you. I love the feel of the Zune. Microsoft picked the perfect casing material to use its smooth yet rugged feeling, doesnt seem to scratch much, and fits nicely in my coat pocket. The sync cable is your basic synch + charge cable, no frills. The one thing missing is an AC adapter, but I didn't really use my iPod AC adapter a lot anyhow, so I dont miss that with the Zune much. YMMV.The interface on the Zune dwarfs the iPod. There is just NO comparison to how well the UI on the Zune was designed. Major thumbs up to Microsoft on this. Before I have shots fired at me by the iPod lovers, I am simply referring to the navigational capabilities of the Zune and more specifically how you navigate from album to album, song to song, etc. The Zune controls are more aligned with how I need to use a device. I didnt like the thumb wheel thing on the iPod, although I did like that you clicked the same thing you controlled it directionally with. The Zune is similar, since the button is located in the center of the D-style control pad.The Marketplace is nice, although it is easy to see it is V1 and needs some enhancements. The search capability isnt up to par with iTunes yet, but the all you can eat music for $15 a month will certainly ease the pain on people. I look forward to them offering TV shows, movies, etc via the Marketplace in the future, when they do that is when the real comparison between the two (iTunes and ZuneMP) can begin. For now, The ZuneMP wins for me because I can actually play my protected content on my Zune at the moment, unlike my busted iTunes content thanks to Apples brilliant software developers.Now here is where the Zune will kill the iPod:Integration with the XBox360: Currently the best selling V3 console on the market and the center of many peoples home entertainment units. This is by far the coolest feature to have on a MP3 player, toss in the Zune wireless remote and you have quite the home audio setup going on.Wireless: As of now, the wireless capablity is limited as it should be for a new device. The filesharing capability between Zunes is really cool. Not just for audio, but for pictures as well and hopefully someday soon you will be able to share video as well. Can you imagine seeing something on YouTube, tossing it on your Zune and sending it to your friend, rather than sending a link via email? The 3-Play/3-Day limitation on audio shouldnt upset anyone. If you are sending it to another Zune user, I would certainly hope he/she is smart enough to go with the Zune Pass. Then they can download the song themselves if they like it, or let it expire if they dont. Maybe its your own bands music? That's the one place where I see the need for the 3-day/3-play to be removable. Hopefully MS can figure this one out.Overall. I feel the Zune is a better product that has more potential and... has better developers backing it.
Love it, works great, kids have fun using it too. Worth the money. I has tons of categories and organizes everything for you.
This battery is not the real thing. It comes in a Sony package and with Sony logos, but it's fake. Did not work in my camera. I am sending it back & blocking the credit card purchase.
I bought this product for a trip to Europe. I was a bit concerned about what some of the feedback said about comfort for extended periods. I have to say that I didn't have a problem and I wore them for most of the 8 hour flight(s). I did have to take my earrings off, but with something sitting over your ears, that is to be expected. Regarding the product itself....now, I'm sure if I had wanted to spend $300 for the Bose noise cancelling headset I would have immediately noticed the difference, but I have to say.....for $30-ish, the Philips set is fabulous. The noise cancelling feature was obvious and helped to greatly reduce engine noise. I was able to comfortably listen to the onboard movie, audio on my iPod, or watch a movie on my iPad. If you are looking for a good price for a good product, I'd definitely recommend these. For you audiophiles out there....spend $300, as you'll never be happy with anything less.
I have been using it for about a month and was very happy with the sound and the compact design. Unfortunately, yesterday it started giving me problems by cutting in and out. Whether the power source was battery or USB, the power would go off after a few seconds and then, after some fiddling, come back on; only to go out again. It now has become a nice paperweight.
In A word the Passport 8500 is awesome. I picked it up for a road trip across the southern USA. I tested it out around Los Angeles and got a few false alarms but I also found a few motor cops hiding. We hit the road for 5 weeks and did not get a single ticket. The unit was easy to use and we quickly learned the signal types. We spotted police units approaching from behind; we were alerted to POP before it was too late. It even caught a frontal blast of Laser, I jammed on the brakes and saw the police car in the center divider, no ticket. The X band went off for every construction zone but that was to be expected. Overall it spotted all radar traps and saved us a lot of money. I would never drive across the country without this unit. Worth the price.
This product is great and easy to use. The one drawback is that it doesn't charge 4th generation ipods like it says that it does. It does however provide great remote access to your ipod; just no charging.
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.
Nicely made, good FM radio, but refused to work with two different laptops using XP. Tried all the recommended fixes, and 10 hours later, I still had an expensive, small FM radio. Creative posts a couple of pages of recommended fixes which is a bad sign. Any product that carries such technical coattails needs a real design makeover. Maybe Bill Gates provided the technical know-how? Mine is going back to Amazon.
I have a couple of these Coby CD players and I've given two or three away as gifts. They all work just fine. I rated it five stars because I've never had any trouble with mine or gotten any reports of failed units. If you buy a $25 CD player, you aren't going to get a Bose or a Denon! For what it is, it's a solid little unit.
The CD player has some problems. First, the sound quality is pretty bad in the headphones and on commerically avaliable ones from Panasonic and Sony. The bass is not good, and treble is somewhat screechy. Secondly, and most importantly, I hear cracks. Not skipping, like the music will stop, just cracks, and a lot! I went to check if it was the CD and it wasn't, it was this Coby CD player.If you're going to buy a good CD player, why not fork out $20 more for a Panasonic, Sony, Philips, or another good quality brand. If you're gonna get something, why not get something a little more expensive and not have to buy several (which will cost more in the long run) CD players. Why not get a CD player that is better than the rest? DFJ-200, SL-CT582V, the RP models, those are some good examples.
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!
I'd actually give this unit 5 stars, except that the promised upgraded maps were not made available in the US. When I bought the unit last year, I searched for my own home address, which is nearly 10 years old, and the subdivision road was not even on the map. Tech Support promised the maps first in October, then December, and now it's May and the maps are finally out there, but only on the UK site, and you must pay in Euros. There's no option for US$. Do the Europeans need our street maps more than we do? I was put off twice and now they won't even answer an email.I actually have no practical use for the NavPix, and am thinking that it would be cheaper to just buy a new F20.
I'd like to start off by saying this is the only Netgear product I ever had a problem with.I actually have the older WG311v2 edition of this product and it seemed to work for a while. The problem occured when I started getting constant dropping after a few minutes of being connected. I investigated and found that of every 10-15 pings I sent to the router (both a Netgear MR814 802.11b and the WGR614 I decided to upgrade to), it would lag once for up to 1 whole second which is bad when it comes to network connectivity between a system and the router. I tried disconnecting 2.4GHz phones, switching channels, moving the router, moving the computer, replacing the router, changing the PCI slot the card sat in, using Wireless Zero Config, using the latest Netgear util. Nothing worked. To top it off ping testing with other computers wireless on the network showed no dropping. The WG311v2 would drop/lag and I would have to manually make it work again with enable/disabling of the card and reboots of the machine.I did some research into the card and read that a possible hotfix might have caused an issue. Nope, the Hotfix wasn't installed on my system. I later learned that the WG311v2 card just plain has major problems when it comes to reliable connectivity.I picked up a D-Link DWL-G510L the next day for cheap and plugged it in and installed the latest drivers. No problems at all AND the drivers supported WPA-PSK, WPA, WPA2-PSK, and WPA2. The WG311v2 only supports WPA and WPA-PSK.Netgear might have fixed the issues with the WG311v2 with the release of the current WG311v3 but they also might not have. I would take a closer look at the D-Link. It works, is usually cheaper, and it supports the latest wireless security protocols and works great with Wireless Zero Config.
I purchased this device to convert VHS videos to DVD. I had a little difficulty installing the driver, but once it installed the capture quality was excellent. Some of the tapes that I captured were close to 20 years old and recorded at SLP speed--the quality of the captured videos was very good. I had some difficulty getting the neoDVD software to run. I emailed Avermedia support, and had a link to an upgrade in 24 hours. It solved the software problem completely. Be sure to read the system requirements. The software requires a fast processor. I had a Dazzle 80 before this. This is a 1000 times better and at a very good price.
I've seen these in action and my wife wanted them for the pool deck. They have good range & nice sound quality. No stereo, no huge bass. If your looking for something with kick look elsewhere. RCA cables come with it so dont buy those unless you want extras. Bought some rechargeable batteries and now we're set.
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.
I have been looking for a case to hold my flash drives and this is PERFECT. Room for six and small enough to fit in your pocket.
I highly recommend the HLTXX87 series for the following reasons:1) LED engine eliminates the need for the 'lamp' bulb which you will find in other DLP, LCDs, SXRD/LCoS, etc projection TVs. Those with lamps will need to be replaced about every other year and cost about $300. And no 'spinning color wheel' which you can hear in some units.2) LED engine are rated to last some twenty years...which is a lifetime...lowering total ownership cost and avoiding the difficulty of waiting for a service technician to replace a bulb days later...and left stranded without a TV.3) Samsung LED HLT sets take only about 4 seconds for an image to appear when turned on. Others can take over 30 seconds...an eternity.4) Deeper blacks. More vibrant colors compared to other projection TVs.5) The cabinet style is more eternal and sleek with the small surrounding frame (less than one inch border). Style remains the same from product to product...so when Samsung releases the next generation of TVs...yours won't look dated.6) The audio/sound isn't the greatest...however surely a home theatre system will be hooked up for a fine experience.7) Samsung is smart in how they placed their connections (including 3 hdmi ports). Others will place them dead center in the back...which does not allow for easy access to the plugs during installation and later modifications. Samsung places it on the right side of the rear...which can be accessed easily yet are totally concealed from viewing. Even the power cord is to the back-right (and removable) so that when installing the larger tv in a cabinet...it is actually easier to place into the cabinet unit.8) When changing/flipping channels on some TVs....it may take a few seconds before the next channel comes up. With the Samsung...right on demand.9) No 'screen door effect' and/or 'image trailer blurs' of a LCD. No burn-ins and high use of electricity of a Plasma. No slow start-up times of a LCoS system. And the screen isn't glossy to where you can see reflections from windows and he surrounding environment. Wide viewing angle.10) LED set has contrast ratio of 10,000 to 1. Very bright picture which you can customize to your particular tastes.I really have enjoyed my HLT6187. Not only for the amazing picture image, but for the concept that LED is the way of the future. Just think of car tail lights and other lighting applications...LEDs is the evolutionary step forward.
This device is great and also charges fast. Not much to say about it other then it does what its suppose to do.
From day one this has been nothing but a problem player, sure, they released a firmware upgrade which fixed the problem of The Matrix not playing at all, a shame it still has difficulty playing such titles as The Mummy, Armageddon, Something about mary (the list goes on). Everything from loss of video/audio sync to the player just spitting out the disk with the message 'this disk cannot be played'. Mind you, this is *after* it being check out by a samsung service center and being cleaned etc... I gave it a fair chance and tried the movies in a diffrent player and lo and behold...they played fine. Samsung however has been no help. Spend the extra 50 to 100 bucks and get a decent pioneer or toshiba player.
This DVD player Rocks! I have no trouble with it so I do not know what all the fuss is about. The video is outstanding and the sound is great too. I do not even have surround sound, just a JVC stereo and it sounds great! I would definately recommend this player to anyone. And who cares about the chapter display. No one stares at that during the movie anyway. This player is a great value!
I purchased this through "Pro_eb (PE - Pyrus Electronics)"....Perhaps it was a handling mistake, but the seller sent a cheap rubber-like holder....not at all like the pic displayed above. Came with a armband but no clip. The armband 'snakes" it's way into the cheap thin rubber holder, that one has to wiggle the player into through the larger window, (both which have no plastic covering.)It flops around in the holder and the access holes are not aligned for the earplugs.It is obviously for some other type of MP3 player and not the Sansa, but it would be too much of a hassle to send it back and not worth the cost.C'mon man, get the act straight Pro_eb (PE - Pyrus Electronics).I would be glad to revise my review if corrected.
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.
I replaced my old LinkSys wireless router with this one. Compared to the LinkSys, D-Link has a much better management menu and online support. It was simple to set up. As a Mac user, I had read several comments in Apple's discussion forum advising NOT to use the Setup Wizard CD that it comes with... so I didn't. I had also reviewed just about all of the 80211n wireless routers, and found this one to be the best value for Mac. Upgrading the firmware can be tricky and kind of a pain -- be sure you use a WIRED connection (not wireless) when you install firmware, and DON'T use any saved configurations. The signal very rarely pops out on me. The signal strength isn't always perfect, but that's probably because I set up the system inside a TV console -- not the most open area. The icons for the various settings are small and hard to see. I had to use an online reference. Also, I had read that the all-blue lights drove some users crazy, and they are bright. But I just turned the device so the lights don't face out and it's fine. It looks kinda cool too.
This is a good product. People have been complaining about it but I think its good. When I first got mine the click wheel would skip and make it seem like someone was moving it but I think because it was in the box for a long time and I kept it in the case for a long time. But it is a good thing to have!
I love my Olympus Stylus 400 for daylight photos, but no matter what I do, pictures taken at night (whether in nighttime mode or not) come out EXTREMELY blurry. This has been a great disappointment; however, I have no complaints about indoor flash or daylight outdoor pictures. They always come out great!
This carrying case was sold with the Sony D-NS505 S2 Sports ATRAC Walkman Portable CD Player. The case does NOT fit the CD player. We enjoy the player, but I am disappointed that the carrying case did not fit the player, especially since they were sold together.
I figure that printer manufacturers depend on ink to keep us as customers. Generally we look at the results rather than the equipment. I'm comfortable spending a little more for the manufacturer's inks, because they're formulated to get the best out of the printers. After a few minutes shopping on Amazon, I wound up with a very good price, including shipping, and I had it a few days after ordering. Can't beat that.
If you have Cable or DSL you must get one of these. This Router has been wonderful for us. I am an IT guy but you don't have to be to set one of these up. Follow the directions that come with the product and away you go.
I am hard of hearing, but I work from home and mostof my work is done over the phone. All of the headsetsI have had in the past were monoaural (only for one ear)and did not magnify the sound enough. This headset helpsfrom being binaural (for both ears), but also becausethe volume is high enough to really help. In fact,I have had to turn the volume down on my phone formost conversations. It has truly chasnged my life!
I wanted a good pair of binoculars to use for astronomy, and these had great reviews for clarity and quality, so I bought them. They have exceeded my expectations by a long shot. I can see the stars so clearly and the wide aperature really lets me see a lot more than other binoculars that I have at home. The tripod mount on the front was another deciding factor and I use it often while showing other people different objects on the skies. Great buy at a super price.
Just read the other reviews... I echo everything said in the other 1 star reviews. Had a Linksys wireless B router which worked without incident with my Comcast broadband modem for more than a year. Bought this AG router when I simultaneously purchased a Linksys Media Center Extender.The router has been a complete nightmare. Completely unreliable connection to Comcast broadband internet service. Have even exchanged the original AG for another AG - same issues. Have been through power recylces, MAC cloning and firmware updates. Remains completely unreliable.I previously had a good impression of Linksys' products - no longer.
I went with the wired version instead of wireless because I didn't want to have to deal with an iffy connection. The features, ergonomics, and looks are great. The cord is really not an issue. I've had it about 6 months with zero trouble. Looks nice next to the Logitech M705 mouse.
these polk components are really great speakers for the money. i am running them on alpine head unit power only and they sound great, mostly thanks to their high sensitivity and efficient design.they come with a ring for helping with mounting locations.. but they barely fit in my s2000 with a bit of forcing into shape so check your vehicles compatibility!
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 just bought this Sony High Capacity 2300 mAh Super Quick battery charger from Amazon last week. We were going through one pack of 24 AA regular batteries every 3-4 weeks and I saw this one on sale at Amazon. I took the pludge and decided to buy it with a few extra packs of batteries. We go through so many batteries in our house with the children and so far these batteries have lasted an entire week on one charge. My daughter who is 2.5 carries her VideoNow Jr. around with her religiously and this was the one electronic that we kept going through so many batteries with. Also my digital camera is still on the same set of rechargeables for a week also. This was the best $30 I have ever spent and hopefully this will save us money in the longrun when we have another child, we will then use them for the baby bouncer and swing that takes AA batteries (those items also eat batteries). This is also a very sleek eye appealing charger. It's small and compact, ideal for travel, and has a worldwide voltage of 100-240V. Also I like the flip up and down plug-in so you can pack it in your bag for travel and not worry about the plug breaking, I find this convenient for children so they can't play with it, it's harder for kids to flip it up, but easy for adults. Also it has a cover on top so that if you have kids crawling around or toddlers and they accidently get to it they can't get to the batteries and hurt themselves. Lastly, there is a light that turns on when charging and it has an automatic shut off when the batteries are fully charged. Takes 4.5 hours for each charge.
Lots of memory for a DSLR and its Sandisk... 0 complaints!Been using this for a few weeks and it performs flawlessly with pictures (RAW or jpeg) and even works fine on video (video quality was one step below full HD).
My old digital answering machine which was manufactured by PhoneMate recently started to act funny, which told me that it was taking a dive. No complaints though as my PhoneMate answering machine lasted almost a decade. The sound quality with my ancient PhoneMate digital answering machine was great and crystal clear just like a tape, but digital.A couple days ago I went out to buy a new answering machine. I bought two, one made by AT&T; and one made by GE. I just now hooked up the ATAT 1738 Digital Answering System. The setup was pretty straight forward. Did not have to refer to manual.After setting it up, I was eager to test the Caller ID Announce Function as well as the sound quality. I called from my cell phone and this machine clearly announced the entire phone number of my cell. Was happy to hear that as sometimes you just don't want to be bothered and have to get up to check your caller ID to decide if you feel like talking to that person or not.Anyway, after hearing the machine announce my cell phone number, it then told me from my cell phone to leave a message. I left about a 30 second test message. I then hung up on my cell.I then went to listen to my test machine. I could not believe what I was hearing. I literally could not understand one word that I left as a test on this answering machine. Also, there is a LOT of background air noise.Frustrated, I called from my cell phone again and left about a one minute message and made certain that I pronounced my words very clearly. Went to the machine to listen again and sure enough, I could not make out what I had just left on this horrible machine.Bottom line is that the features this machine offers are great, BUT THE SOUND QUALITY MAKES THE MACHINE COMPLETELY USELESS AND THAT IS NO EXAGGERATION. AT&T; USED TO MAKE EXCELLENT PRODUCTS. I ONCE HAD AN AT&T; CORDLESS PHONE THAT MY MOTHER BOUGHT ME ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO AND IT LASTED FOR 13 YEARS, AND YES, THE PHOONE HAD BEEN THROWN A TIME OR TWO.I DID SOME RESEARCH ON A WEBSITE ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO AND FOUND OUT THAT VTECH I BELIEVE, OR SOME OTHER TELEPHONE MANUFACTURER BOUGHT OUT AT&T; A FEW YEARS BACK. I AM PRETTY SURE THE SITE SAID VTECH. THAT WOULD EXPLAIN WHY THEIR PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER GOOD.DO NOT BUY THIS ANSWERING MACHINE. IF YOU DO DECIDE TO GET IT ANYWAY, TAKE MY ADVICE AND PURCHASE IT SOMEWHERE LOCALLY AND NOT OFF OF THE INTERNET, AS YOU WILL INCUR S&H; CHARGES. I RARELY WRITE REVIEWS ON ANYTHING AS I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO WASTE. I WROTE THIS REVIEW ONLY BECAUSE I WAS SHOCKED AT HOW BADLY AN AT&T; PRODUCT WAS IN REGARDS TO SOUND QUALITY. TIME TO REPACK THE AT&T; UNIT AND TEST OUT THE GE UNIT. I DISLIKE GE PRODUCTS FOR THE MOST PART, BUT HOPEFULLY IT WILL SOUND BETTER. HATE THE FACT THAT I PROBABLY WONT BE ABLE TO FIND AN ANSWERING MACHINE THAT HAS THE CALLER ID ANNOUNCE. IF ONLY THE SOUND QUALITY WAS EVEN SOMEWHAT OKAY ON THE AT&T; MODEL. OH WELL!!!
I have had this product for a couple years now. This turned out to be a great product. It is no longer sold, but I would buy another Anthena product based on my experience with this one.
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!!
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.
This little radio reminds me of a Bose, but only better. The sound quality is fantastic. We listen to Howard in the mornings when we are getting ready for work. and I can take the Sportster Replay out of the boombox and put it in my car to listen to more Howard or the excellent Sirius music stations on my way to work or anywhere else. (I have the car adapter kit, my hubby has the built-in radio receiver in his car) We have the antenna snaked throught the room that the boombox usually stays - the wire goes up one of the walls and we have hung the actual antenna out the window. We get the best reception that way. Sometimes we get poor reception, but 19 out of 20 days we get perfectly crystal clear sound. This radio is definately worth the price if you have a Sportster or a Sportster Replay and would like to listen to Sirius in your house when your getting ready in the morning, when your having a BBQ, when you want to take your Sirius with you to a friend's house, or when your at the beach (yes, you can use batteries).
I ordered this for my 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. It works exactly as described in the Aux mod and was extremely easy to install. It only took about 20 minutes total and you don't really even need any tools. You will need to purchase a RCA cable to hook up to whatever device you are going to listen to. I got this to connect my Droid to my radio so I can listen to Pandora on a long trip.
I purchased 4 of these and they all work well. I get more than 3 days stand by time after the initial charge. I have been using them for one month.
We ordered these speakers to use with [...]. When they arrived, one of the power supply cords for one speaker was faulty. My husband wrote the company to request another cord, but the request was totally IGNORED! He finally found something around the house that would work so we could plug it in. We love the speakers, but don't understand ANY company these days that would totally ignore their customers ... without the customers, your company WOULD NOT EXIST! I would have rated this company 5 stars, if not for their Customer Service (or lack thereof!)I JUST learned that after a month, we have FINALLY received an e-mail this week saying they are sending another cord. Too bad they couldn't have responded within a reasonable amount of time ...!!!
These headphones are comfortable, lightweight, durable, and sounds really nice. I'm bought this 7 months ago and they've lasted me without any problems on daily use. I'm buying these again when/if they break. I've seen similar Coby branded ones but they feel so cheap compared to these. Very well worth every penny.
I bought this lens for use with myNikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lensfor use in shooting a friend's indoor soccer games. I'd been using myNikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lensand couldn't get good shots of the goal.I brought this lens to the indoor arena and was thrilled with how easy it was to stand at the side, near the mid-field and get great shots of shots on the goal.The next night, I went to shoot them again, but they were on a different field, under fewer fluorescent lights. The immediate focus-lock of the night before gone; the lens was constantly hunting under the slightly darker conditions.I wasn't ready nor willing to buy theNikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens For Nikon Digital SLR Camerasfor casually shooting a friend's games but I believe that's what would be necessary to reliably shoot indoor sports.Outside, however, this lens is consistently amazing, as long as there's light. Incredibly fast focus, sharp, sharp photos. It's wonderful, for the conditions for which it was designed.
I purchased this product 6 years ago and it has worked flawlessly for that time. I have 6 zones operating with 22 speakers, I used speaker hubs to get more than 2 speakers per zone. The only knock on it is the remote, but if you use a universal remote it works great. Specifically, the remote is weak and does not work reliably unless you have it pointing precisely at the wall unit. The unit has never been turned off in the 6 years so it is solid. I used the triggering feature to silence it when the doorbell rings over it or when l use my whole home paging using it.
I bought this fax machine and use it weekly. I have never had any problems with it. It was inexpensive and is perfect for home use.
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.
It is remarkably small, so I also purchased a Speck Products TouchSkin to protect it.Since I enjoy running and walking, I often use it with a Nike+iPod thingie to measure how far and how fast I'm going, and how many calories I've burned.Typically I use the Nano when I'm walking, running, and driving.It is *so* much better than my old MP3 player!:-)
My wife had bought this camera for herself when it first came out. Over the years both of us have used it quite a bit, and it has really served its purpose. It is very well built, durable, and for a point and shoot camera it takes really nice photos.***** Photo Quality ****For a point-and-shoot camera there is not much to complain about when it comes to the picture quality. 4 MP may seem paltry compared to todays 12 - 16 MP standard sizes, but in fact it is probably more than adequate for most everyday uses. Printing photographs up to 5 X 7 format is not a problem, and I've even gotten some more than respectable looking 8 X 11 prints. If you are only viewing pictures on a computer monitor, then 4 MP is more than enough. However, for editing purposes you obviously don't have as many pixels to play with as you would with the larger size formats.***** Video Quality *****This is by far the worst aspect of this camera's performance. When it came out video was just an afterthought. Whoever designed it must have thought that the 320 X 240 resolution would qualify this camera to be included in the video-recording category, but I'd rather have a camera with no video recording option than with one this bad. It's really just embarrassing.***** Look and Build *****This is probably the most rugged-looking camera that I've ever seen. The heavy, metallic body would not be out of place in a combat zone. It was probably not designed for a combat zone, aside from its ability to stop bullets (please don't test this claim), but its rugged exterior is one of the factors that made it perform this well after all these years.***** Battery Life *****When we first bought this camera, the battery could serve you for quite some time. Now it has almost completely been depleted and can only be charged through a single shooting session.***** Memory Card *****The camera uses the old CF Card for storage, which ahs become de-facto obsolete. You can still find card readers for this storage media online, but if all else fails you can always transfer your photos by directly connecting your camera to the computer via USB cable.***** Camera Software *****Like most cameras these days, this one also came with its own pot software. The software was fine for its day, but I never got to really use it. I prefer transferring my photos and manipulating them with Picasa, iPhoto, or some similar general-purpose photo software.***** Accessories *****The camera came with a whole host of accessories, including: wrist strap, cover for battery pack, battery pack, battery charger, AV cable, interface cable, direct interface cable, and the CF card. All the accessories help with the basic use of this camera, but for anything more advanced you need to buy additional products.***** Conclusion *****As mentioned in the title of this review, this camera has performed consistently well for many years. It's a rugged and largely reliable picture taker. These days it sits around as a spare camera in case we need additional photo-taking power.
It does what I want it to do which is take good digital pixs. The price is right and it's easy to use.
Purchased FZ50 a year ago, I have a small professional photog business. It replaced the excellent FZ30 (which replaced an FZ20). I also replaced the TZ3 with the TZ5 for a "personal" point-and-shoot camera, so have extensive experience with Lumix. Tried D-SLRs, and other prosumer (mid-range) camera brands. This is a prosumer camera. A good Canon or Nikon D-SLR will take better pictures in many cases, but only if you can wade through the complex menus and understand more than the basics of photography, despite their claims for auto mode. D-SLRs have more options in most cases, but several friends who went D-SLR, thinking they'd get just a fancier 35mm replacement, quickly became unhappy with the complexity, but where they could handle it, the pix were easier to handle in Photoshop 5.0, and a few with CS2. Lumix has an excellent ability to "read" in the auto/scene modes. The FZ50 does have some limitations with hard shadows (can mostly be compensated for), on occasion will be slightly slow in focusing, and its flash (typical in this price range) is barely ok. It's only slightly smaller than a standard 35mm SLR. It has difficulty with action shots: the faster the action the more likely you'll get blur (running, volleyball, etc.). Use of an Extreme III or Ultra II (or other brands' equivalent) helps by speeding up the "write to" cycle significantly, but it just isn't a great action camera. For less than fast action, especially for everyday sunlit or overcast pix, even with movement, it is exceptional. I get many compliments for my work, and with 6.0 or CS3, the color is marvelous, only a hair below D-SLR. The anti-shake helps my old hands (I was a pro 40 years ago). I love the 12X zoom, and while 10.1 Mp files are very large, the 8 Gb (over 4,000 pictures possible), and 16 Gb SDHC cards (over 7,000 possible) are more than most prosumers will need. My TZ5 (8 Mp) will also do over 4,000 with those cards (the counter doesn't go that high, just says "999"). The FZ50, while not a pocket camera, is reasonably light, if (like its 35 mm predecessors) slightly bulky, yet it fits my hand well, and rarely makes my hand/arm tired. Relatively simple menu makes it easier and quicker for those of us who aren't high "techies" or quite as fast as we used to be. Telephoto is quick and smoothe. I hope Lumix continues putting out such great and quality features for a substantially lower price than a D-SLR, I'll keep upgrading. For those who want better than point-and-shoot, but aren't quite ready for expensive complex pro, this a great camera.
I purchased this Line Conditioner/ Voltage stabilizer to protect my new flat screen TV. I can't say that it has protected my TV from any surges or spikes as it just works silently in the background and gives me peace of mind that its there in case. With summer coming up and thunderstorms looming. I would recommend this product to protect your expensive electronics.Tripp Lite LC1800 1800W Line Conditioner w/ Isobar Protection 6 outlets 120V
Pros: Onboard maps, 13,000,000 points of interest, 5GB onboard mp3/movie storage, great build quality & accessoriesCons: Based on windows CE, so the GPS can be a little slowBought it here at CompUSA during one of their great blow out sales on this unit.I immediately upgraded the both the firmware and the database structure. First off, I'm happy with the GPS functionality. There are some things I'd change, such as street names on the streets, but it works good enough for me. I just need something that's going to help me get where I want to go, I don't need something that's going to drive my car. Because the unit is windows CE based, it's a little slow at times. It has frozen on me twice, but I just had to wait for it to come back. I am happy with the GPS performance.This thing has 5gb left over for music and movies, plus the 2gb SD slot. Works great as an MP3 jukebox, but my favorite feature is movies! at 20fps and 320x240 .wmv, one hour of video only takes up 100mb. That means I can store 70 hours of movies on this thing!So far, i've only gotten the .wmv format to work; I rip dvds onto my hard drive, open the .vob files with WM encoder 9, and encode them to .wmv. It does take some time, but you can automate the process with script files using the wm encoder sdk.This think makes a rocking little movie player!
The e740 PPC is great. Got everything working (including WiFi connectivity) ten minutes after unpacking it. One big flaw, especially for those familiar with the PalmOS Desktop, is ActiveSync.ActiveSync does not work...period. I've tried installing it on 98 and XP, and have yet to establish a reliable link between my laptop(s) and the e740. BIG PROBLEM. Especially if you've got a ton of contacts, scheduled activities and to do's. If you buy the e740, hoping to export your Palm data and then import the data to the e740...think twice. You're probably going to have to enter everything into the e740 manually. Haven't found a solution...yet.
I bought 2 of these for my cameras. I have a Nikon D50 and a Canon A570. Not much to say. The cards hold a lot of high resolution pictures. Work for my photography needs. I don't use the salvo setting for more than 5-10 shots at a time so I have no need for the fast memory cards in my D50. The A570 is a point and shoot so there are no need for the faster cards there. FOr the price, I would buy again.
These headphones are not over the head, they are behind the head and under the neck. awful. they hurt my ears. they are small and tight, and I have a small head. I threw away the box and can not return them, my bad. Do noy buy these-they are painful! ouch. Get something else.
Just got a new Treadmill in which I placed it in my 4th bedroom of my home. When turning it in, it caused the power to immediately go out. A normal surge protector did not work... Shopped around and no one could seem to have a product to make the treadmill work. Googled online and found another review on this product with the same situation so I purchased it immediately. I am happy to say it has worked! Thank you to the previous review for helping me!
I won't even try to write a review of the camera to top some of the extremely helpful ones already here, but hopefully a helpful hint to "newbies" to dslr like me, and a comment regarding a very pleasing discovery. First, the hint - I bought this without a case/holster initially, but you really do need one to protect it. I found that the Lowepro Topload Zoom 1 works great for the K10D with its supplied kit lens. Although the camera/lens does fit into the Lowepro Topload Mini, it does so just barely, with no room for the strap. So if you're looking for an inexpensive bag, the Topload Zoom 1 works great. (I'm putting this comment under the camera because I figured if you're looking at the K10D, it's best to report on a bag under the camera's heading, than randomly under the bag itself, which would take a lot more work to find!). My comment has to do with the Pentax's battery. I've been incredibly impressed by its ability to hold a charge. I bought the camera over a month ago - charged the battery when I got it, and it's STILL, one month later, indicating a full charge, despite having been in the cold, and I've taken about 300 pix (about 1/2 w/flash)! I'd worried about charge "shelf life" because I sometimes go for several weeks w/o using a camera, then, with my P&S, find the battery dead when I need it. This camera, after months of pre-purchase comparing, definitely offers the biggest, best bang for the buck! You won't be disappointed!
I thought this would be the perfect surge protector for my new Samsung French Door Refer (RFG297HDRS). I was hoping this Belkin would fit nicely on top of the refrigerator where it would be unseen. I suppose this would be different for everyone's unique space requirements, however my new refer barely fit into the space of the old refrigerator. I picked up a flat three pronged extension cord (here on Amazon), plugged the Belkin to the cord and the refer's cord to the Belkin. The thickness of the Belkin plugged into the (female) end of the extension cord was about 1/4 inch too thick to clear the cabinet shelf above the refer. I wish there was a flatter extension cord (not the three prong that plugs into the wall but the other end).**** updated 10/17/2013 *****After another season of thunder storms, and power hits, my refrigerator is still humming along. Just last week, experienced power "flick-erage" w/o and incident. I'm sure there are many other power hits, but the recent one was the one I noticed. I'd say this was a great investment!
I got these headphones for an overseas trip with hopes that they would cancel out most of the noise on the plane and allow me to clearly hear music. The noise cancelling is a joke. My non-noise cancelling Audio Technica M50's (incredible headphones) do more or equal noise cancelling just from their ear cups. On these Philips headphones there is really no "Active" noise cancelling as the product states. They really rely on passive noise cancelling, which is FAR from that of Bose or its decent competitors, which this is not.At $50 they make a decent pair of standard headphones, which is what they are, but you could definitely find something better for the same price. I have to say, these are a disappointment after hearing Bose's QC15 and thinking that these would even come close.
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! :(
I just gave away this television b/c I bought a new 42" Lg but I did own this TV for a year. It is solid...a great picture, easy setup, and nice looking (silver, when most are black now). I only gave it away when I bought the bigger screen. Of course, this is a 720p television and there IS a big difference to the 1080p TV I now own but still, this Panasonic delivered.
The DCR-SR100 is an easy to use camcorder without the worry of carrying around tapes or DVD's. The 30GB capacity is more than enough for the average vacation and if you carry a laptop you can always clean out the HD to the laptop. The sound and video quality are great (watch out for those background comments, the camera will pick them up!) and the touch screen is adequate and easy to get used to.My only complaints are the short battery life with the standard battery and the lack of a built in light. There is a light that functions as a flash in camera mode, but filming in low light situations is not recommended unless you use the nightshot feature which films with IR not in color. I highly recommend upgrading to a larger capacity battery to reduce recharging breaks although the camera does recharge in less than 2 hours.
Always wanted one of these and saved my behind already. Nice thing to have on hand in the garage. You never know. Immediately starts my Ford Expedition.
For several years I've been plagued by gophers. I have dogs that would like to help me root them out and so they've had to be confined to a pen that has chicken wire to prevent the digging (the only time they dig is to go after the gophers). My yard looked like it had the measles from all the gopher mounds and mowing was a real drag. I did get smelly things, tried all the organic methods I could find from garlic to peppers to castor oil sprayed on the runs (apparently they don't like that). There was no change. I just hate to kill them! This little thing did the trick. I live in clay soil so I guess it's helpful but the mole holes have completely stopped. There is no evidence left that they like my yard. I bought two and put them one in the front and one in the back but the gophers in the side yard seem to be gone too. I'm on just under 3/4 acre. I think the change is these devices as the timing was right but as soon as it warms a little more here, I will know for sure. I'm pretty sure already as I was getting new mounds of activity and they have completely stopped, so I'm thinking these babies did the job. Yippee, no gophers! Maybe I can let the dogs back into the big yard!
I wish i would have kept dish network...!!poor cust service!!!
I ordered the L820s to replace a set of again Yamaha floorstanding speakers that the wife hates. Despite the smaller size, these speakers keep up with the old Yamahas and more. The sound is rich and the highes are super crisp. I would recommend these speakers to others. I have them paired with a LC2 and JBL subwoofer and whole system sounds great together.But, you should return the product if you are missing any parts. I was missing a screw to wall mount the system so I called support thinking it would be a quick process to have a new one shipped out. After 20 minutes on hold, I was connected with a (foreign) support representative who asked me to spell my name twelve times and then transferred me to another fellow who only asked twice. After a few more transfers, I landed with the parts guy... That's right, there appears to be only one parts guy. He asked me to prove the screw was missing and then said they can't send out replacement parts that small. He suggested I visit the hardware store, but cautioned that I may have to visit a few since the screws are a hard to find metric size.After the call, I was ready to box it up and send it back to Amazon, but the wife suggested I goto our local Ace Hardware first. I did and $0.50 bolt solved my issue.This is one of the worst support experiences I have ever had.. and I have AT&T;!. Beware JBL support!
I'll make this short and sweat... they fit like a charm, and sound even better... You wouldn't expect such sound to come out of these little ear nubs... These JS35's are most defiantly your best buy for portable, lightweight headphones.Only one down side - they have the potential to become very uncomfortable after time...
Great for your audio recorder but the shipping is to high. $6.35 shipping and handling. When no store sells these things anymore $10.34 for 2 CD-RW audio is't to bad I guess. I would do again if I had to. Me and my Ipod are very happy.P.S. I have a Phillips CD Recorder
I was ambivalent about buying this printer after reading the mixed reviews. I did buy it and I am happy with it. It prints a lot quieter than my old HP DeskJet. The scanner is pretty good too. I have not used the fax option yet as the fax 'phone cord does not reach from the printer to where my 'phone jack is. The fax uses a 2-wire cord (as opposed to the regular 4-wire cord everything else uses.) I am still waiting to hear from HP if they sell a longer 2-wire cord.I am happy I made this purchase. For the price this is a great printer.
When talking on my wireless or cell around the house, I prefer an over-the-head headset. My previous one broke so I bought this. Nothing fancy, but it does just what I wanted.
We have been looking at different cable modems thinking it might be time to upgrade. We have read review after review about many models and makes and all the installation problems that some do and do not seem to have; but you know what? We have had this cable modem for eleven years and it has never once failed! It is the original installed modem Bright House used in our apartment before they became Bright House; they were Time Warner then! There are never any "freezes" or "lock-ups" or anything else that seem to plague newer modems. It does not have the firmware that newer makes and models have, like firewalls and such; but, given the longevity of this particular unit it would seem to us to be a waste of time and money to try and replace it with a newer model that has "all the bells and whistles"! Our particular model is different than the one listed in Amazon; there is no USB hook-up!Other than that, this is an excellent little modem that has more than served its purpose. Toshiba does make good products and we would attest to that with this modem! Through a router, we have a kids laptop (Windows) and our desktop (Mac), and the modem serves both rather nicely. There never seems to be an issue with download speeds or gaming on one while the other is on the internet as well. And no, we do not have any Turbo or Lightening package installed; just your basic cable connection to the internet!Great modem!
Unfortunately, I was one of the morons that purchased this piece of junk. I have had this printer since 12/04 and every time I attempt to use it, something isn't working. I have printed approxmately 20 or so picture in total. This time, the printer will only prints half pictures. I called Kodak and was advised to download their new software. I did that and now the printer won't work at all. The lady told me to send the printer in as they have had lots of problems with them. She then asked for my credit card number and that was all she wrote. She tells me they are having trouble with the printers, but I have to pay. I wrote the CEO and no response, so they don't back their product either. Kodak is in trouble and I wonder why?
It is a very good point and shoot camera with a rugged case and easy to use. I would recomend getting the charging dock for added convenience.
This device is not properly grounded. It is not floating and it is not tied to earth ground. Instead, both the case screws and negative terminal are +22V referenced to earth ground. Connecting an oscilloscope ground clip to the negative terminal was enough to create a big spark and fry some components. Thankfully, Amazon was accepting of the return and I got the HY3005D instead. The HY3005D, though probably made by the same company, is able to be connected to earth ground without causing a short.
I own the Harmony 880 for my main entertainment set-up. I bought the 550 for my bedroom tv/DVD set-up and it has prefermed great. I do miss some of the features that the 880 has like the buttons glow when the remote is tilted. This helps to see the buttons in the dark quite well. The 550 will do this but only when I first pick it up, not when I have been watching a show for a few minutes. But there is a glow button that I can press so not a huge deal. All in all for the price, I think this is a good value. You must be comfortable programming it using the wizard on your computer though. The software is pretty good but it is sometimes difficult to figure out where options are located.
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 just got my 2 free after rebates, and I'm glad they were free. My other older cases are Case Logic and I've had them for years with only a few tears. Those cases are sturdy and have a good quality of plastic. These Xtreme cases are so cheap, they're like something I would make out of my garage. Seriously, the plastic is like Saran wrap. There were already some torn jacket covers before I even put anything it them. And plan on tearing more if your jacket is any thicker than a few sheets. Pass these up and pony up for Case logic cases; you'll be glad you did.
I'm just writing this review because I believe this product and the company are dealt with a bit unfair in other reviews.I just installed this device - I own a older Linkstation which works without any problems for non-stop 3 years now - and I would like to mention a few points. I also talked to Buffalo support before buying it (which yes, has a long waiting time on the phone but very compentent people, I believe, that answer at the end, and got clarification on a few points.The good:+ fast, just copying 75 GB in around 90 minutes on a 100 MBit network, and the speed is just fine+ good looking, this device looks great+ easy to installThe bad:not much really- if you enable the media server it reads/writes constantly, the reason is it indexes the disk for new files all the time - buffalo support is aware of this and will release a new firmware which allows you to index manually with a button on demand, this is a good solution for me- no more bad, sorry ;-)I find many of the reviews here a bit strange, lets talk about some examples:- Scanner does not work (well, ALL these devices dont support Multifunction printers, because they technically can't, this is not Buffalos fault- I put a new firmware on my device and now it's broken - well, apparently, earlier firmwares where different for the Pro and Live model, if you put the wrong firmware on it can't boot anymore, is this Buffalos fault??- noisy hmmhh, mine is SUPER quiet - actually quieter than the old modell, how quiet do you expect a harddisk to be??- web interface slow, that's true and I find it a bit strange, but how often are you changing parameters over the Web gui? It's a bit strange, but only a very minor nuissance.I get the feeling that many users buying a media server are a bit novice at IT devices. Also because the PRO line gets better reviews.Anyway, I nearly would not have bought this device because of all the bad reviews. But it would have been a mistake. I love it. It's not expensive and I personally recommend it!Hope this helps.Armin
I can't use earbuds, so I'm always on the hunt for the next great pair of clip-on headphones.This wasn't it.the left ear crackles if I turn the volume up enough to drown out subway noises.
I bought a brown 30gb last Thanksgiving but didn't get it until chistmas, i've completelly loved it the sound is great, its easy to work with etc, and after just 4 months of use i've turned it on and the inside screen was cracked!!! my first reactin was that maybe i hit it with something and didn't notice, but there were no scatch on the outside shell then i started looking for replacement or warranty and it turns out that there's a bunch of people with my same problem caused by the batery which is located right behind the screen and if overheated, get expanded and causes the crash of the internal screen, the worse part is that microsoft is refusing to accept its responsibility and giving the warranty since, as they've stated they haven't established yet if its a manufacturing fault, however,my zune does get really hot, which shouldn't happend and currently i'm living i france which leaves me no solution.Replacement cost arround $40 plus shipment, but th question here ishow long will this screen last? and more important when will MS assume its responsibility in this matter? there are already a couple of lawsuits being put together due to this matter so if you want to risk your money go ahead... i only paid $80 for it the question is are you willing to risk $200As i said befre is a wonderfull product...with a mayor fault.
This is my first review of a product. I was reading reviews on some upper level ear buds, when one of them said , "I wasted my money on these, I have some 10.00 Koss's that sound better" so I came over and checked them out. I can say without a shadow of a doubt, these provide the fullest sound of any earbuds I have ever tried. I have recomended them to all my friends and every single one has called me to thank me. Trust me, these are well worth the money to try them.
This is my 3rd digital camera. I love the size of this camera - easy to put in my purse for travel. I bought a 1 GB memory card right away...the one it comes with has almost no memory. It is easy to use and the price was nice.
Thank you for the radio. I'll be using it in the back country to communicate with other 4-Wheelers. Your service was excellent
I just wanted to put in my two cents about this unreliable product and the company who is ripping off customers. I bought mine from PalmOne.com and I am having the same problems that seem to be address by more than one person on this site. They do not back up their products at all. My product had problems the first week, and because I did not realize that I only had 30days warranty on an open box item, they would not fix the item without me paying another $75.00 which with a little arguing the drop to $50.00, but by that time I was in no mood to give them any more of my money. It is clear to me that this product has a defect that the company must address. I personally have lost trust in ordering any electronic devices on line, due the the bad experience I had with palmOne. I just want to add to the rest of the poor reviews by saying... do not buy this product.
Got the 14-54mm lens in time alright. It didn't look quite as "new" as the ad said it was "used-like new". It didn't look it beat up though for a used item but it was far from the other "like new " items I've ordered from you before. Scoring "new" asa 10, "like new" should be about 9 or 9+. I rate this item 7 or 7+. Not even an 8. It didn't have a rear cap, and the hood was really scratched I had to buff it to make it look presentable. Lens cap (front) has lots of scratches too. It's really been thru good use and didn't get the right taking-care-of as was described in the ad. The lens performs well however, with a little sticky action on the zoom. Good image quality overall. Just the appearance that disappointed me.
Wiflyer is an innovative product and tried to do what it was designed to do. Unfortunately, it played havoc with my computer. After a couple weeks of trying different things, I gave up & asked for return authorization. I loved the freedom of not being tied to the phone line. I am so disappointed!!
This camera is awesome!! It gives me great quality on pictures. I love it!!
I bought this when I replaced my Ipod and Itrip FM transmitter. And I am AMAZED at how much better this works. The sound is so much crisper. I have far fewer problems with interference from nearby stations bleeding in from an adjacent frequencies. And the idea of having the plug in on the back of it so the power outlet isn't "used up" by this device is a simple one, but very much appreciated.
I compared the Cambridge 740, the Bose Wave, and the Tivoli Audio Music System. They were priced at $349, $499, and $599 respectively. The Cambridge reviews were not that good, especially problems w/ the CD player. The Bose was good, but had no treble and bass controls, and the sound quality was not as 'bright' as I wanted. However, the Tivoli fills a 20'x20' room v-e-r-y well. It has bass and treble controls, a CD that really works, and brilliant highs w/penetrating lows. Yes, I paid $100 more for the Tivoli, but the sound quality is well worth it
When the X5L works, it works great. If you purchase one, expect it to last about a year if you're lucky. Cowon customer service is horrendous. Getting them to help with issues is very difficult and communication is not the best. Overall, this is a risky buy. You may get a player that lasts for a year, but the chances of it becoming non-operational are very good, and the chances of getting it repaired are not good at all.
I got these phones to use exclusively in my car during my commute. I've tried several 'dangle from the ear' models and have found them all inadequate in terms of clarity, mic volume, and earphone volume.This product is the best I've found. It's a bit annoying to have to put the thing on, but once I've gotten over looking like a dork I can take comfort from the fact that I can hear my callers and they can hear me. Most callers are surprised to learn that I'm calling from my car. With other hands-free devices it always sounded like I was in a cave.The headphones allow for good volume, unless it rains. When it rains I always wish I could turn it up a bit more. This is the reason I gave them four instead of five stars. The good news is that the speaker is very clear, so even at when it's raining I can carry on a conversation (I just have to listen more intently).Yes, the boom mic is dorky, but I'm willing to trade fashion for function.
Here is my experience with the frive to date, if anything changes I will update this review.The shape of the power plug is power surge friendly (yippee). My newer HP pavilion zd8000 laptop with Windows XP Media Center (in a docking station) recognized the USB 2.0 device and was ready to go in seconds. It was preformatted in NTFS. It has a quiet humm but easily tolerable. Since it was just recognized as another HD it was assigned the next availible drive letter.The Backup software is impressive and requires an easy installation. It does not provide any built in disaster recovery. I already performed a full backup and will perform incremental backups once a week. For additional security I will still use a native windows backup copied directly to this drive. Backup options include a standard carbon copy type, a single file compressed (like a zip file), and a multiple archive file version.I ran video and music directly from the drive with no problems or performance issues.It was just what I had hoped for.I have a suggestion to people backing up lots of digital video. Consider buying 6-8 packs of video tapes for approx $15 and using those to offload video. You get more MB for your dollar.
I received my Garmin GPS, read the simple directions, and then proceeded to use it. So far, it's kept me on the right roads...I am completely satisfied with this fine piece of electronics
Given the wide range of user review scores I was really anxious to see how well this product performed. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality for wireless headphones. When you are in the same room there is no static and usually in close by rooms there is very little either. But the further you go the more you get static that sounds like someone saying "shhhh" which is not too annoying.I made sure that I plugged the power supply into a good surge suppressor with EMI and RFI filtering and have found no interferance from other sources at all.So far I mostly have used the headphones for listening to my PolkAudio XM component receiver which requires a south facing window for the antenna. What a great combo! Great sounding XM anywhere in the house.Like so many reviewers have said, these headphones are to be treated carefully due to their lightweight plastic construction. And the over the ear cups are a bit small but serve to hold the phones on very securely and still comfortably. Overall, I am (so far) very pleased with this purchase.
No configuration necessary with an iMac. Just plug and its works immediately.USB 2.0 is significantly faster than 1.0. Consider upgrading to cut down the file transfer times if you have a 1.0 device.
good one, does the work for less price. I returned the expensive one (18$) which I bought earlier from walmart.
had the product for a few months. quite happy with it.successfully replaced the remotes for the following:* jvc dvd player* samsung tv* onkyo receiver* sharp vcr* motorola cable boxalso use it to set tv/receiver/power on-off modes for:* apple tv* sony ps2product exceeded my expectations. has very fine tuning capability.my samsung tv has a crappy reaction time to its own remote so oncein a while the modes do not change directly, and i have to use afew additional steps on the remote. but it passed the wife andguest tests :) so that's saying a lot for ease of use.the text is a little hard to read in the blue backlighting. also i didn't think too much about it, but having the buttons lit is an useful feature that it lacks. other than that it's great!
ok, so i bought 5 of these for my business. they all have the same problem. after it works great for a few months, it starts overheating and shutting itself off. not a good laptop to buy...i lost a lot of money. it's a design flaw and there are class action suits against toshiba. the processor fan is underneath the laptop so it can't take in any cool air to cool the processor.
I had been searching for a while to replace my wheeled computer bag with something for short trips. I absolutely love the look of the bag and it has plenty of room for my lap top and files. I only wish the handle were a little bit longer. Overall a great bag for the money!
Found it difficult to use. Poorly designed. Poor button locations. I returned it after a few day trial.
I received this today. The SYBA SD - USB - DB25 USB 2.0 to Parallel/IEEE 1284 Port Adapter worked great. I plugged the cable into my Windows 7 USB port and within seconds Windows 7 had installed the device. I then plugged the original printer cable into this cable and plugged it into the HP Laserjet 5000 printer. (My printer drivers had already been installed.) Within two minutes I was printing. It could not have worked better.On the other hand, I had also purchased a Sabrent SBT - UPPC USB to Parallel 6 - foot printer cable. This cable/device did not work. Windows 7 did not recognize it and said the device needed to be replaced. Fortunately I had bought both of these cable adapters together just in case one of them did not work.
When i read the reviews for these speakers i went out and bought a pair, i hooked them up and put on the new james blunt cd, i was blown away at how well they stacked up against my jbl front sat's, crisp, clean, almost perfect bass, of course i am no audiophile but i love these speakers, and for 25 bucks each, GREAT!
Ordered this product on Sept 11. Received it as expected on Sept 17. Bought these batteries for a Sears garage door opener. Batteries arrived packaged as shown on page. Fresh new batteries dated 2021. Local stores are charging $8 for a pack of two. I would reorder from this seller Best Deal Supply.
I bought the Tivo in November, it worked great until the end of December when it began freezing our TV and eventually just died. Fortunately, we did not purchase the life-time service plan because it would not have been transferred to our replacement Tivo. Also, to exchange the Tivo we were expected ship the defective Tivo back to California (from Boston) at our own expense.If your cable service offers an on-demand option, I highly recommend it above Tivo. The customer service is better, it is more reliable and it does pretty much all the same stuff.
Buy the $5.00 Dipole flat twin wire antenna at Radio Shack, it does just as good a job.
I have an old Dell Inspiron 2500 that I bought back around 2001 which I wanted to be able to connect to the internet as an emergency back-up and for the kids to use. I actually was surprised that I was able to connect to internet with minimal complications. I'm still trying to figure it out however, since it doesn't tell what networks are in my neighborhood. I called a neighbor and asked him to see if my network was showing and it was, but it was locked. I don't know why I can't access that information via the program that came with this network card. The way I access the internet is to simply double click on the Mozilla Firefox icon on my desktop.I had to do a lot of initial work prior to installing the network card such as downloading a browser and a freebie anti-virus that would work on Windows 2000, and Service Pack 4 onto a thumbdrive using my other computer. After all of that was installed I installed the Belkin Wireless Card. It connected the first try. It was great to see the Yahoo! homepage on my old laptop once more! It's dropped me a few times for no obvious reason and the only way to reconnect is to do a reboot. Clicking on the wireless "refresh" button does no good. I'm using a new Belkin N150 router just in case that might be important to know.It works, I'm happy, but I still have some questions about it to dig answers for.UPDATE: 9.17.11: I had to call technical support last night because I could no longer connect to the internet at all even after uninstalling and reinstalling the program. I was told to go to Belkin support and download a new driver for this particular card which is for Model# F5D010 Version 3000. After installing the new driver it is now connecting to the internet however I still don't have a list of networks in my area which is weird.
I'm weary from trying out 4 cameras - Canon A570, SD1000, SD850 and SD870. I actually had decided to go with A570 - I boxed the others up to return and was happy. However, by then, the 2 alkaline batteries that come with the camera had finally died and I replaced with the rechargable hi-quality batteries that were in my old, trusty Canon A85. The A570 rejected them and continually said "change battery!" So..I tried some other rechargables I had on hand - rejected those too! I even tried some plain alkaline batteries - it did accept those, but they were brand new. I don't understand it - my old A85 would take any batteries shoved in it, and my mom's A530 takes anything too with no issues at all. However, if after 3 tries, this camera only accepted brand new regular batteries, it just wasn't realistic to keep it. On the beach, heck - sand probably gets in the chamber of my A85 and it kept on truckin. I've read a few other people complain about this on A570, but not many, so maybe I got a lemon or maybe it was just me. In any case, I love the slightly bigger feel of this camera - it's actually easier for my husband to grip than the little compact cameras. I also found this camera to have a great standard layout of the play/camera switch, on/off button etc. And, it takes exceptional pictures for the price - really. It's bigger than the SD series which can be a good thing for my husband's big hands. But, the battery issue and the poor resolution screen just killed it for me. I couldn't see the screen from any angle except dead on center - viewing from the sides was total washout - the SD series screens were not that way at all. This screen washed out badly in bright sunlight outdoors and since I don't use viewfinder much, it just wouldn't work. Also, I found there to be a noticable lag time between flash shots that the SD series doesn't appear to experience.
We have an older digital camera, so have been looking for an XD256 card that is compatible with it, as is the one pictured on this page. Unfortunately, the item that was shipped was not this card, but rather an H-XD256 card. A whole 'nother animal entirely! :-(
The Motorola Signal Booster is a solid and reliable product. Previously, I had purchased 2 Radio Shack signal boosters, but they both failed within a few months. Not only is the Motorola booster a more reliable product, but it does a much better job with improving the signal. I am very happy with it and would highly recommend it.
The Tungsten E is a great PDA, especially for the price. It is powerful enough to handle my documents, games, ebooks, contacts and calendar, and doesn't have a lot of the "extras" that I just don't need- I've found that when you combine a phone and camera and a PDA, none of them work quite as well as I want them to.My only complaint about this PDA is that after about 6 months, it started to make a very high-pitched buzzing sound- I don't hear it unless it's right next to my ear, but it is definitely there. My coworker has a Palm Zire that does the same thing. Neither one of us is bothered by it, but it does seem like something Palm ought to fix.
When I started working at Microsoft in 2000, I bought a Microsoft Optical trackball with a similar design to this one. That trackball has been discontinued..... So I started looking for a replacement for a nice ergonomical trackball. I came across this one. It offers everything the older Microsoft product used to offer. Ergonomical design, good for lots of mouse movements, precision.... The only thing I miss about the Microsoft trackball was the ability to spin the ball further when playing some games. That, however, is a minor issue, and I am not docking any stars for it.On the whole this sort of trackball ended carpal tunnel issues for me on my right hand. The same can be said for others I have recommended such trackballs to. They are really, really helpful for those of us who spend a lot of time at a computer. Highly recommended.
Am on my third one of this model...each one with the same problem. After a few viewings, it began to get choosy about which DVDs it would read. Sometimes it would not even acknowledge that a DVD had been inserted! I finally figured out how to fix it, since RCA could not. When it does this, you have to unplug the machine from the outlet for about a half hour. Apparently this resets something and allows it to read again. Now, until I can replace it with a better machine, I unplug it each time I turn it off. So far, this works. It's a shame...I have always liked RCA until this machine. It performs GREAT when it works, but I will think twice before I buy an RCA product again.
I have owned a Zen Xtra since they were first put on the market and have encountered few problems. I still have the original battery and the unit only needs to be reset occasionally. Its 30 gb storage is as much as anyone needs in a mp3. Though this model is probably dated by today's standards, it has been very reliable and has none of the battery issues of the ipods.
What was it before it was an "N"? It was a Pre-N. OK what's in a name. I set this up in about fifteen minutes and forgot it. I am not an tech geek, but I can follow directions. The directions are clear and the equipment is well marked. It works and works great.
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).
This little box works very well. Only thing missing is component input, but I still gave it 5 stars because it works and I knew that component input was not included before I bought it. If you have a 17" or smaller LCD just sitting around, turn it into a TV at a fraction of the cost. Don't forget the speakers if your LCD doesn't have one built in....
The TomTom ONE is a fantastic deal for the price. Not as many probably-wouldn't-use-it-even-if-it-had-them features as the pricier models (I've already got something to play music) and functioned admirably for all the trips for which I've used it! Quite small and portable with good battery life once it's removed from a power source. Handy gadget even once out of the car!
Looked for weeks for a deal, found it here, purchased it & use it on a weekly basis, just the right size to last through a 8 hr day.
These headphones were a terrible disappointment!! I can't help but think that they are defective since they are nothing like previous excellent experiences I've had with JVC products in the past. I still have and use JVC Model HA-W100RF 900 MHz wireless headphones which has been a wonderful product for almost a decade; I'm able to go outdoors and mow the lawn while listening to TV news with the older set. But these new ones, which are supposed to have a range 3 times further than the old ones, are almost impossible to tune and have a range of less than 20 feet; they are also a very loose fit, not snug to the head and ears as are the older ones. I complained to JVC, which resulted in a canned response to the effect that their guarantee only covers replacement parts if I'll send the headphones into a service center. If you can get a set that works as advertised, they're a wonderful product (yes, you SHOULD be able to listen to your TV or stereo, very clearly, while mowing the back of your yard if the set works); but if you have the same experience I did, then shame on JVC for not living up to their own standards. Mine are a piece of junk!!
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 always stood beside Logitech and this is my best purchase to date. Being an extreme gamer i needed an extreme mouse...but little did i know i was getting a lion. The large feet make gliding slick and effortless as if it knew where i wanted to go. The switching between sensitivity on-the-fly is so kool especially when i am switching between resolutions from one application or game to another. i do some photo-editing too and this 'lion' makes me seem like a surgeon. i had to fiddle with the weights at first though, just to get the balance i thought was right for me (i like it a bit on the heavy side). The 'lion' wheel was not as clicky as my former mouse (don't even know what it was) but i quickly adjusted. Side-scrolling...WOW! Unfortunately not all instances where i see the opportunity to side-scroll was i able to side-scroll...fault of the application i believe. During games like FARCRY i use the side-scroll to reload my weapon and switch from rapid fire to single. Did i mention it has forward and backward scroll that works so well when running through Windows Explorer or IE. My last mouse which was optical has an underglow that i could see from the other room and it was not necessary and a little distracting when i am watching a DVD or something like that. This 'lion' has no underglow but it moves with stealth and has killer looks. Buy one! You will like the ROAR.
I purchased this product for my son to put in his car. He has a 2002 Grand Am. We had a little trouble finding a flat spot to mount the product. It will not mount using the vent mount. His vents would not allow this. We finally mounted it below the vents on the dash, but it is not on a flat spot which the directions recommend. Not all cars have an easy spot for mounting. The product works great however and he absolutely loves it. The reception is fine and we purchased a 12 month contract with XM radio. Great product!
I purchased this keyboard/mouse combo in Aug of 2007. I like the look and feel of it, however almost immediatly I started having problems with the spacebar not responding. Unless you press hard on the middle of the spacebar it will not leave a space. I have read many others have had the same problem.I called Logitech customer service. (I could not find a toll-free number so it was on my dime) The man I spoke with was nice, but the first solution he had for me was for me to send my keyboard to logitech first and then they would send me a replacement one in 4 to 8 weeks. I told him that was unacceptabble as I dont have another keayboard to useuntill the replacement one arrived. He then told me if I have my proof of purchase(I got it here on amazon so I could print one) I could fax it in to logitech and they would send me a replacement one in 4 to 8 weeks.
This ranked second in dryers in my price range; the first was cited as easy to accidentally change the setting. I love this dryer- works fast, strong flow, retractable cord is a plus, hand weight is comfortable.
Simple and inexpensive, but does amazing things (rapid fire flashes for continuous exposures). Gives perfect exposures in auto mode. A sufficiently long cable allows it's use off the camera for side lighting of macro subjects.
Eventually after a year or so, the coiled connecting wire will break down internally and one of the conductors will short out. This cable also includes a wire that serves as the antenna. This results in nasty intermittent alternator noise and audio cutouts that are quite annoying to listen to.The audio quality before this happens is quite good. I think the PVC insulation gets brittle in the sun and starts cracking internally, based on my wire & cable dissection.Also, the connector would be much better if it was a right angle plug, rather than a straight 3.5mm male stereo plug.
I'm very pleased with these surround speakers. They match up very well with my Klipsh SC.5 center channel and Heresey large front speakers(which I've had for 20 years). They are plenty powerful for my size room (13x19). I actually mounted them on back wall since side just wouldn't work for my room layout. The multi directional speakers distribute the sounds great. I'm driving them with a new 80 watt per channel (x7.1) Mirantz home theater receiver.
Just a great rear projection dlp set... have had ours for going on two years... NO trouble of any kind. Fantastic, realistic color - much more so than any plasma set I have seen, at any price. 62 inches is a great size for your home theater - why settle for smaller, when this is the best picture quality you can buy and prices are down by $1,000?
Crosley CR12-10 Full Size 10 CD Jukebox with Storage BaseDespite the negative ratings I read before I purchased this item, I was quite pleased with the sound quality and durability. My son was expecially happy with the sound quality and overall appearance.
We live in a world where most people have no idea what 2 channel is let alone a tape monitor and phono input (what the hecks that for? Alvin) Well if you're a stereo nut who despises things such as ipod and multi channel surround sound crap then i got a winner for ya here son. This here Onkyo harkens back to the dark days of yore when stereo meant something and having a place to plug in your Thorens Turntable meant something too. The powers there and it's pretty close to whats advertised(100 Wattts per channel @ 8 OHMS). The sound is clear and crisp and even better when using an EQ(THD 0.08%). The thing is easy to use, simple and to the point as a reciever should be and lo and behold only A & B speaker outputs.....Thank god. the only drawback is the brushed black metal facing which as is usually the case smudges with things like skin grease etc. so keep your hands clean and while your at it pick up a turntable to blast those LPS and BURN YOUR DAMN ipod's already, there's nothing cool about an ipod and they don't look good sitting on a stereo rack in your living room.
I purchased this camera bag for my brother-in-law and he loves it. Great size, good color- doesn't show dirt. It's exactly what he wanted for Christmas!
Purchased for additional outlets for computers and equipment. Great item; has built in circuit breaker and long power cord. Works great.
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.
If you are looking for a 2GB Sandisk memory card then you found it. Works like it should.
This adapter is Vista Compatible and its box bears the logo that states this very clearly. Not all such products have the logo, and experience is teaching me that you definitely want the logo that proves certification beyond a doubt.Installation is a breeze... just insert the card into an empty PCI slot in the motherboard, close up the computer, and then screw the antenna onto the little gold-plated stub that sticks out the back of the case. Follow the easy-to-follow instructions that are provided, use the driver disk, and you'll be connected to your wireless router. You really can't go wrong. I'm getting 100% signal strength, but that's unremarkable because the computer and the wireless router are in the same room.One thing happened that I still don't understand -- after installation and re-boot, I kept getting messages that the "ANIWZCS2 launcher" for Windows wouldn't do whatever it is that it thinks it needs to do. I googled this up and most comments I saw said to simply disable this ANIWZCS2 thing in the Startup of MSCONFIG. Or, you can download something from Intel called ICH9 INFINST_AUTOL and then run it. I downloaded it, but didn't execute it. This ANIWZCS2 launcher is evidently not something the D-Link wireless card needs on my Vista 64-bit system because I'm going to internet sites just fine with no problem. By unchecking the item in Startup in MSCONFIG, I don't get the nag message anymore. Still, it's irritating things like this come up at all, especially after a product and its software is fully designated as "Vista Compatible". It may not be D-Link's fault -- who knows? Anyway, that's why I gave it four stars instead of five....
It's not a 2.0 as they say in the ad. Works ok with a minimum of fuss on my leopard apple powerbook. But man, is it slow. Got it to download pics off my phone (Sony 810i, Great phone!) but it would be a 1 minute down at most if I just plugged it in, I made the bluetooth connection 35 minutes ago and it's stlll going...About what you'd expect for the price, but I was expecting a bluetooth 2.0.Pesky hard won wisdom.....:(
I've been asking for a digital camera for Christmas for two years now, and finally my mom broke down and purchased this one.At first glance, I thought it would be a great camera. It seems snazzy, small, and to have all the features I asked for!It claims to take 5.1 megapixel and to have all of these incredible functions...and I fail to see how this is even worth half what the price is!I can't take pictures indoors with the flash because it's too bright! I've fiddled with this stupid thing long enough, and the flash just doesn't work. If you have the flash off, it's too dark. On, too bright. I took a picture a couple of feet away from my face, and you can't even see my nose and mouth because the flash is too bright! Also, sometimes, the flash button won't work and won't change your selection for the flash to be on or off. You'll have to turn the camera off and back on!The pictures I took outside were ridiculously blurry.I got this camera yesterday and am already sick of it!What a HUGE disapointment! I can't even take it back because it's opened! DO NOT BUY THIS!
This is an excellent product. Works very well, simple to use professional quality microphone. I use it when on stage performing my comedy routine. I tuck the receiver in my pocket and run the mic up the inside of my shirt. Also plan to use it for sketch comedies and film.If I ever I want to have two mics, I think what I'll have to do is purchase another one of these systems, and an azden mixer. Then run both transmitters of these systems into the mixer, setting mic 1 and transmitter 1 to frequency 1 and mic 2 and transmitter 2 to sfrequency 2.Again, simple and a great investment.
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...)
I was pretty hesitant to buy this pretty much because of all of the negative reviews of the product. Anway, I finally did, and it was worked very well for me for the last two or three months. I've found that lots of the people that review products do so because it didn't work or failed them, so I hope this can persuade others to look at the other side of the story. Good luck.
Recently purchased this locally for a whopping $79 dollars after discounts and rebates, so I wasn't expecting too much. To my suprise, I was able to record (via the SVideo in) anything I threw at it. Picture quality was suprisingly good. I even managed to make "archival" copies of several DVD's in HQ mode (2 hr) that were almost indistinguishable from the originals. Haven't tried the firewire nor modulated outputs. Did a gtreat job with DirecTV with SVideo.I feel I got more than I paid for.
Presently the Amazon price for a new one, especially for customers who have Prime, is unmatched. You might save a few bucks with refurbs, but I sure haven't had much luck with them. Should you go with a refurb, be sure that you use your printer on a regular basis. They dry up faster than new ones, requiring multiple recleanings (and wasting of the "good" cartridge's ink) and occasionally simply refusing to come back to life. If you do purchase a refurb from an Amazon vendor and are dissatisfied with its performance, don't write reviews panning the cartridge as though it were Amazon's or Hewlitt Packard's fault.
This is wishful thinking. This hard case is for the smaller FZ-30, NOT for the FZ-50. The correct case for the FZ-50 is the soft leather DMW-CZA30. I know it sounds confusing but the larger soft case for the FZ30 fits the bigger FZ50 camera. Go figure. There is no Panasonic case just for the FZ-50. You can also use any case that fits the Leica V-LUX 1 (these are the same cameras)
I had never heard of Lois McMaster Bujold until recently. I started with this book, and have also read Paladin of Souls. The writing is intelligent and interesting. The characters have complexity and depth, particularly the main character of the book. The book can stand alone (vs some fantasy series that just go on and on). One particularly attractive feature for me is that it is not the story of a kitchen boy coming of age, or some similar variation. Nothing against coming of age, but life continues a long time (relatively - and hopefully) after that, so it is nice to have a main character who is actually an adult.This is not a battle filled novel. There are no epic wars. (There is a bit more fighting in the next book.) There is intrigue, and there are excellent characters. If your idea of fantasy is magic users and sword swingers battling it out, you might want to read some other books and save this one for later.Some of the reviews talk about theology and even compare the religious elements in the book to catholicism. Gods are an important element in the books, no question. I think a strict catholic would object strongly, though, to the comparison to their religion (and would probably not like the books).I look forward to reading more books by Bujold.
Well, i was so excited when i got the package. inserted the installation disk and i was prompted that installation was blocked due to compatibilty issues. I am running windows 7 ultimate and a microsoft product is incompatible with it. NO SOLUTION AVAILABLE CURRENTLY. What do I do? I am so very upset. Beware of this product.
Wow. I really don't know how I ever worked without this thing. This is a great product and is such a perfect fit for my macbook pro.
I've had this camera for about a day now and I love it. I read a lot of reviews and saw that the main flaw was battery life, and that the included cr-v3 battery would die after 10 minutes. This has absolutely not been true so far. With the original battery I have taken over 200 pictures at the highest quality setting, and the battery is still going strong.The camera will easily fit into a pocket, and thanks to the built in lens cap you don't have to worry about it getting scratched. The menu is easy so easy to follow I was up taking pictures in less then 10 minutes from opening the box. The biggest problem, I think, is the scene modes. The seem to just make your life difficult. But the autofocus/flash is so effective that these other features almost never have a chance to get in your way. The manual exposure compensation is the easiest way to manage the light getting into the camera, and ensures that every photo looks great. The only things you need that are not included in the box are a) rechargeable batteries, cause the included cr-v3 will not last forever, and b) a 128 mb min memory card. The included card takes 10 pics at highest resolution, while a 128 takes 80 at the highest quality, and over 150 at the next highest quality. This is a great camera and is so easy to use and it does not cost a lot of money. The pictures look great and are more than enough resolution for prints up to 8x10.
I was a frustrated customer trying router after router and returning all of them. Among the ones I tried: Linksys WRT54GL, Linksys WRT54GL, Linksys WRT54G2, WRT160N, and Belkin ME1004-R. All of them were either unreliable or lacked range. I was frustrated until I decided to spend some extra bucks and buy this beauty. It was well worth the wait.Out of the box, the installation was simple and very user friendly. The signal is amazing. I connected it and it hasn't dropped since. It supports VPN, so now I can be connected to my company's network and my roommate can be online (no more arguments). It has QoS which means that videos or music take priority and download in seconds while other traffic waits. The range is incredible. I can access my network from my iPod Touch in the clubhouse (up to 40-50 feet away!). The only caveat is the USB connector in the back, I thought I could connect a USB drive that can be accessed by any device in the network... not true, the USB is meant to be used as an additional port/link. Nevertheless, this unit is amazing and well worth the extra money you pay for it.***UPDATEI followed some of the comments posted here and was able to make use of the USB Port available. The process is fairly complex, it took me 1 hr to complete but well worth it. The steps are as follows:1. Make sure you update the firmware on the router to the latest version with SharePort functionality. Release 2.1 I believe. To update, go to the router and on the Tools tab select Firmware. You will see the options to upgrade there.2. Download the Shareport Utility program available here: http://www.dlink.com/products/support.asp?pid=530It is version 1.143. Upon installation and launch you should be able to see any USB Drive or Printer connected to the router. If it is not working it is becuase your firewall is impeding the communication so:Windows Live OneCare Users ATTENTION:Chnage your firewall settings by clicking on Advanced Settings, Ports & Protocols tab and adding a new rule to allow Protocol Number 6 Both ways on Local Network (Subnet). This should do it. After you hit Apply, my USB network printer appeared right away!
The laptop case is very big and fits laptops with screen size of 17.3. It has many compartments in which you can put all laptop accessories, some papers and even books. It even has a case for a cell phone that can be adjusted to any place of the case's strap. The case is a little heavy even without a laptop. With a laptop it's even heavier and isn't very suitable for carrying on the shoulder for a long time
This worked OK for about a month then started double ffeding labels (and sometimes more). It had to have a power reset between printings. Then the labels started jamming under the roller. All in all a complete piece of junk and not worth one penny. The website help is useless.
If you buy this product, don't fall for the "no drivers needed" hype. This product can use the default drivers installed with MS-Windows operating systems, but I had trouble getting them to work correctly. After uninstalling the default drivers and replacing them with the drivers that come on the CD (for the OS you are using...Win95Se,Win2K,XP are on the CD) the product started working as advertised.My advice...install the newer drivers from the CD. They each have their own installation program and it couldn't be simpler. Plus, if you use the default drivers the drive icons are just generic. If you install the driver from the CD, the drive icons indicate which slot the drive is associated with (CF,SM,etc). Nice.Good product. I would recommend it.
I purchased this neoprene slip case to use for my 17" notebook because I couldn't find any better ones. Though it fits, it's not the greatest notebook case I've had. So if you can find a better one, slightly higher in price, it might be worth it over this particular one.
Great price and fits great in my car fast shipping too and it a good pic to put in your car doesn't feel or look like it would tear up quick heavy duty
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 biught this to use at home with my laptopworks great , and looks awesome to!plug in works for me, less for my usb to power
This machine is simply horrible. I have had it two weeks. It constantly freezes up, and I then have to pull the plug from the AC outlet. The remote is very cheap and does not function well (when it functions at all). It has destroyed one of my prize VHS tapes. When you call support, you are on hold for 40 minutes.I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER "GO VIDEO" PRODUCT!!!!!!!!
I first purchased this product on eBay for $50 roughly seven months ago and, in that time, it has become one of my best friends. As a big music lover, I was getting tired of constantly changing CDs in my car to listen to music, so I decided to purchase an MP3 player for usage with my cassette adapter.Of course, the most obvious choice would have been an iPod, but I really hate the way it works (especially how Apple forces you to use iTunes). I looked at Microsoft Zune too, but it was a bit too expensive for my taste. Then I stumbled upon the Creative Zen Sleek Photo: A 20GB MP3 player at an amazingly low price. I did not even expect to get more than 4-8GB, so this was a great deal to me.Well, it has been close to a year now, and I am ready to give my review. I can summarized everything in this sentence: Amazing MP3 player, but not without its flaws.Lets discuss the positives about this player first. To begin, as it is created by one of the top sound companies in the PC industry (Creative), you would think that audio quality is a big thing with this player, and it does not disappoint. Aside from good general quality, the Zen Sleek comes with an audio equalizer, and quality options like bass boost and smart volume.The screen itself is large and easy to see with readable text. Albums are sorted by Artists, Album, and so on (or alternatively, you can choose all music). Now most people choose an iPod because it is very small, but to be honest, I find that highly uncomfortable. The iPod doesn't fit well in my hand whereas the Zen Sleek does and it feels much better to me. I also like the fact that the Zen Sleek has hard buttons (i.e. a Play/Stop, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind, etc) as opposed to making a single, awkward control similar to the iPod. Of course, the Zen Sleek does have a smooth slider that is used to control volume, but while its awkward at first, you get used to it, and it really is more useful than hard volume buttons.Concerning all the extra details, the Zen Sleek definitely does itself well. It has an exceedingly long battery life and I find that I am able to leave it without charging for weeks, yet still turn it on with good battery life. Furthermore, it comes with an FM tuner for those who likes radio, and the Zen Sleek players the two most common MP3 formats (MP3 and WMA); if you have songs in other formats, the Creative software will convert it for you. Lastly, the software for it (Zen Media Explorer) is light weight, and very easy to use. You can use Windows Media Player, but I really do recommend the Zen Media Player.Now then, what about the flaws? To be truthful, I can really only think of three flaws with the player, and only the first two are major. The first and the biggest flaw is that the company, Creative, does not offer the Zen Sleek software on its website. Since I purchased this player used, it did not come with the CD software, so I needed it. Because Creative failed to offer it (despite offering the software for some of their other players), I ended up having to search for days online in order to get it. This was tremendously exhausting and it counts as a major point against Creative for failing to include the software (which isn't even all that large at 300MB). Fortunately, some other enterprising souls have realized this problem, and are now hosting the Creative software themselves on their website, so there's no longer any need to search a long time to find it.Secondly, the Creative Zen Sleek Photo offers lots of way to sort music, but what annoys me is that it doesn't offer the most obvious sorting method of all: by filename. Instead, almost all of the sorting is done through the entries in the IDv2/IDv3 tags. Now, most people who have MP3 files largely just bother with the filenames and ignore the IDv2/IDv3 tags, so the fact that Creative did not allow sorting by this method is a huge oversight on their part. I had to download software which allowed me to batch change multiple IDv2/IDv3 tags at once (because I couldn't do it myself since there were hundreds of files) so that the files sorted the way I wanted it to in the Zen Sleek.Lastly, the other flaw I want to talk about is really minor. It is that the reset hole (located under the player) was made too tiny. Most other electronics makes the reset button easy to use or, in some cases, makes it so that a common household item, such as a paperclip, can reach it. The Zen Sleek has a reset hole so tiny, however, that the only thing that can reach it is a needle pin. Honestly, was that really needed? The few times that I needed to reset the player, I was not able to do so easily. The first time; I had to ask someone to loan me a needle pin they had. The second time; I simply allowed it to run out of battery (which is not easy considering its long battery life), then I turned it on through recharge after it shut off itself.Other than these flaws I mentioned, the Zen Sleek Photo really is an awesome player, though. Overall, I would give it these ratings:1) Sound Quality - 5/5; Great sound quality2) Functionality - 5/5; Great options to improve sound, many extra features3) Design - 4/5; Player fits well in hand, resetting could be easier4) Ease of Use - 3/5; Software/Player is very easy to use, but software should be available on website, sorting by filename should also be available5) Overall - 4/5; A great MP3 player to own
I took latin and spanish in school This was my first megabytes..I'm still learning but ,all in all, this is a great camera
I am an ammeter photographer and take about 3000 photos a year. I have owned this camera for 2.5 years and could carry it with me 24x7. I know that there are better cameras but for the money you will have a hard time proving that this is not the best. I had some off brand lenses and do not like them as much as the Canon equipment and am looking to invest in my first image stabilized lens. You can get the XTi (10M pixel) but the cost vs. pay off is not as good as the XT. Each photo is about 2.5M and with a 2 Gig card you can take about 500 photos before you have to off load. At that resolution I can print 8.5X11 photos and you will have a hard time believing that the picture did not come from a 35mm camera. The only bad thing is that you may have to by a new hard drive to fit all your new data. This camera is very good for the beginner who wants to learn or just point and shoot.Happy shooting
I purchased this unit, it worked fine for about 30 seconds then it blew the fuse in my car. After several tries, and fuses, retunred it to Amazon for a new unit. Got the replacement, hooked it up, lo-and-behold it worked and sounded quite good; however, when I started the car up later the unit was dead, or I should say the cigar lighter circiut was... it blew the fuse AGAIN. After a couple of more tries and fuses, I packed it up and sent it back to Amazon.
This was a gift for my Mom and she still uses it so I'm guessing it is a good product.
I bought this to hook it up to my Creative Titanium so I could connect my speakers and headset to it at the same time. It works exactly as I intended and there is no change at all in sound quality.Build quality is nice and product functions exactly as it should. I am very happy with it.
One of the crazes of 2006-2007 seems to be monitors, and many people seem to get specs-crazy. For good reason though - who wants to spend hundreds of dollars on a piece of bad hardware? I'll attempt to cover most of the major topics people are worried about.Panel Technology:Definitely a TN Panel. At the time of this review, most 22" panels are manufactured by Chimei, which I believe is a Taiwanese company. The ramped up production of the Dell 22" may change that, but until then... So, how do I know this is a TN (twisted neumatic) panel? Well, mainly by the response time - at this price point, it's going to be a TN. TN panels are the cheapest, and are the most used consumer panels. They have fast response times. However, they are 6-bit, compared to 8-bit. This means there are fewer colors, and the colors will also be less accurate than a non-TN panels. It also means some banding. If you're not doing graphic design, etc, then you won't have to worry about it. Word documents and Excel spreadsheets aren't going to present the opportunities to complain about the subtle color differences and gradient banding. If you are a graphics pro, gamer with good eyes, etc., then go for a panel with S-IPS technology. PVA panels also work, with accurate colors and great contrast ratios, but they have slower response rates. In general, S-IPS and PVA are also noticeably more expensive than TNs.BandingEven though there are a lot of TN panels out there, they all have different banding levels. The Samsung 225BW performs very well, with minimal banding. On VGA, there is barely noticeable banding, but the monitor works a lot better on DVI input: banding is barely noticeable. I literally have to put my face to the monitor to find it.Backlight BleedingThis is a general problem on the 22 inch TN panels. There is backlight bleeding on the top and bottom, but it's not too bad, and only noticeable if you make the screen entirely black. Usually, your taskbar covers the bottom, and an open application will cover the the entire screen, not to mention the top of the screen. But if it bothers you, then the bleeding IS there, and noticeable on a black screen.Response TimeResponse time on all TN panels will be lower, as that is a feature of the technology. However, the 5ms is measured grey-to-grey. The response times between black and white are unlisted. Generally, they are higher. Overall, the Samsung 225BW performs pretty well in gaming and movie tests.Stand ConstructionOne of the main reasons you would buy a Samsung is 1) Better Quality Control and 2) Stand Construction. The stand looks durable, unlike many of the flimsy/cheap looking stands out there. This stand pivots, twists, and has height adjustment. All that it is lacking is portrait/landscape rotation.ConnectivityHas VGA and DVI. Simply said, DVI looks better than VGA, and eliminates much of the banding, color image quality issues, and flickering text (on black background) that are present in VGA connection. If you don't have DVI already, that usually means getting a dock/port replicator for a laptop, and probably a new video card for a desktop.On Board Controls + Brightness + Contrast + MoreI notice that many readers complain about brightness - not just in this monitor - but in many other monitors. Contrast is also related to this. I noticed that the older population generally wants a panel that's less dim. For example, I noticed that on the HP f2105 reviews, many people said that the default was brightness was too high, though I thought it was perfect. The hard button settings work as they should; I generally don't bother going through the settings, and most people won't need to. Brightness is adequate; contrast is very good; on the contrast scale of 0 to 255, even blacks at level 1 are noticeable on a pitch black background.Resolution:Text is clear and crisp; no fuzzy areas. My monitor came without any dead or stuck pixels, which I partially attribute to Samsung's better quality control (though it's not perfect). Much better than lesser-known brands, for sure. Also, I recommend buying the monitor from Amazon because there's no fee to restock, as other stores have. 15% is a pretty big cut for a restocking fee. Also, other stores have dead pixel policies that generally allows for 5-8 dead pixels. Personally, one dead pixel bothers me. I couldn't imagine trying to live with 8! Amazon is great for this because they don't seem to have a dead pixel policy. The customer service representatives I've spoken to don't even know what dead pixels are! (Sorry, Amazon CSRs). Thus, monitors with even 1 stuck pixel can be exchanged as defective, as they really are.Other Options:A 20" LCD. They have the same 1680x1050 resolution as this 22", which means you won't be seeing any more on the bigger monitor - it'll just look bigger. The advantage of 20" monitors are that they are cheaper. Examples of good 20" LCDs are the Viewsonic VX2025wm and the Samsung 204BW/205BW. The HP f2105 is a good 21" monitor for a decent price. It has either a PVA or S-PVA screen, which looks a lot better: no backlight bleeding, full 8-bit color. Expect to spend around $250 for a 20", and $300-400 for a 22"A 23"+ LCD. In contrast, 23" and larger LCDs have higher resolution (1920x1200), but are more expensive. They are a lot more beautiful though. =) Examples of good 1920x1200 monitors are the Dell 2407WFP, the Apple 23" Cinema Display, the Samsung 244T, and the BenQ FP241W. Expect to spend $650+ for a 23-24". There are also 26" and 27" monitors out there with this same resolution. They are a bit more expensive.A 30" LCD! The Apple 30" Cinema Display (expensive), and the Dell 3007WFP (cheaper but still pretty good) are simply amazing. Be warned that you'll need dual-link DVI. They run at 2550x1600 resolution though, which is amazing. Price? Anywhere from $1200-$2000.And of course, another 22" LCD. The Viewsonic VX2235wm, the Viewsonic VG2230wm, the Acer AL2216WBD, and the Acer AL2223WBD are decent 22" LCDs for around $300.OLED panels. Displayed by Sony at CES 2007, these panels are amazingly beautiful, have contrast ratios a thousand times higher than LCD monitors, and are amazingly thin. No word on pricing or availability at the time of this review.Feel free to comment on this review if you find incorrect information, have comments, questions, etc. By no means do I guarantee the perfect accuracy of my information. Keep in mind that panels vary in construction; your 225BW might be better or worse than mine. Also, monitor companies do change panel manufacturers; so you panel purchased a year ago or a year later may have different specs from mine. Example, the Dell 1907WFP switched to TN panels in late 2006 (unfortunately).Good luck monitor shopping!
I love this case. It completely fits my Zune 30gb and all of the accessories that I have. I can neatly carry everything in my carry-on bag on the plane. Sometimes I don't need the bag, I just throw my Zune and headphones in my purse. But for long trips (car and plane) this Zune case is awesome. And I love that it's a real branded "Zune" case and not aftermarket. I think the newer Zunes might be smaller, so not sure if they would fit as well in this case.
This is NOT a Nikon product! Compared the MH-61 from Savings 360 with a charger previously purchased. Savings 360 product had a shorter cord, bent wires rather than solid tabs for battery contacts, and the functions of the led indicator were different. Confirmation from Nikon customer service confirmed suspicion Savings 360 is probably selling a counterfeit MH-61. Was concerned about using because the same Underwriter Lab code is used on both. This indicates the Savings 360 product was probably never tested by UL and could be a fire hazard. Also with Savings 360 charger "led off" can mean no power or fully charged battery. You cannot tell which it is. With Nikon product "led off" indicates power not getting to charger, blinking led = charging battery, solid led with battery in = fully charged battery, solid led with battery out = power going to charger, and flickering led = battery over heating UNPLUG charger. Returned charger to Savings 360 for refund. Service ok - Product could be DANGEROUS.
Easy and simple to use... The sound is great and I like how it looks like the iPod. Fits right in your hand and doesn't skip!
I got this radio to use on my motorcycle,and it works great clippedto my belt.Most of the time don't even need the ant.unless travelingfurther from town.Batt. lasts about three days of commute to work andback so about 3 hrs.The downside is the monthly service of XM is morethan Sirius.But reception is better all around.Great portable radiofor the money,(If)it breaks,will buy again.
This is my third universal remote and the best so far. I also have an old Cambridge Audio LCD touch screen remote and a Sony RM-AV2500. I'm running a fairly modest set up which comprises a TV, DirecTV DVR, DVD player and surround sound receiver.Pros:-Very easy to set up using the online site - remote was fully functional after first download of codes although I'll be back to tinker a little with customization laterComfortable in hand with buttons in sensible locations and easy to use with one handGreat to look at (looks more expensive than it is)Buttons and not an LCD screen - an LCD screen has to be looked at to be sure you are pressing the right button.Cons:-Button feel when pressing is a little cheap (somewhat plastic click)Has frozen once (to unlock, remove one battery and replace - codes are not lost)The online programming is a huge step forward compared with the Sony remote listed above which requires hours of programming to get it how you want it. The Sony is the only item of electronic gear that I own that I have to refer to the instruction book each time I need to change a setting. As noted above I have had 2 LCD type remotes previously, lured by the supposed high tech and more expensive looks. I ended up using my DirecTV universal remote more often than both since it was less cumbersome to use and can be used with one hand.If you are looking for an easy to use universal remote that anyone would be comfortable using then the Harmony 550 is the one for you.Rating would be a 5 except for the lock up. Still a great buy, well worth the money and strongly recommended.
I like this headset. Lightweight and offers a volume and mute button which is much handier than finding the button on the phone. I have not experienced ANY problems with people hearing me perfectly and clearly. The earphone reception has also been flawless. I am using it with the Panasonic KX-TG5761 portable phone. Sometimes, reception of these kinds of units is related more to the connection into the phone unit than anything else, especially if you are putting it in and out all the time(reason for this new purchase). Highly recommend to anyone.
A good portable and very good value. I am a tent camper and have a sailboat and use the radio outside. The talk sound quality is very good and FM music is OK. Using the radio for storing stations and frequency scanning is not intuitive but read the manual and you may become very proficient using the radios features. The only drawback is finding a AC/DC converter. I use rechargeable batteries and keep charged spares on hand.
It is a basic filter that works pretty well with my DSLR. Different than film, however. Good quality.
Great item to protect your very expensive electronics. Has plenty of plugs and looks great too.
The mini unit works well with my Compaq desktop and uses the USB 2.0 at a fast transfer rate. However, for the first time owner of a bkup unit, Maxtor offers no manual, no "how to use the software, step by step" text or graphics. Left in dark I found NO help as my emails went to India, with poor returns. A flashing light( LED ) that never stops, could not be answered, so I'm stuck with that defect. So, lets say POOR SUPPORT from Maxtor & Company.
This product is unreliable and it is incompatible with other D-Link products. I had high hopes for it, but found it would restart constantly when there was any significant traffic going through it. Moreover, when I tried to run it in "Pre-N" mode with an AppleTV, I was unable to get it to connect at anything higher than 54Mbps and would not work at all with another D-Link product (Wireless Game adapter) that only supported "G" mode. I was also very concerned about the longevity of the product because it runs very hot.I spent numerous hours on hold with D-Link tech support and ultimately switched back to my old, reliable Linksys WRT-54G and added a Gig-E switch to connect my fastest wired devices. Unfortunately I went past 30 days trying to get the DIR-655 to work reliably and the return period expired.
I brought this machine 2 weeks ago. The installation was smooth on my XP machine. Copy and scan works great, so is normal printing on plain paper. Photos look perfect on the HP premium photo paper samples included in the package. It is very, very slow when using the 4800*1200 optimized color DPI output setting, though. Don't use Kodak premium photo paper, there is too much red on the printouts.The only major complaint I have is the cost of ink.
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.
I bought this about 3 months ago. It's not perfect as it sometimes chooses a very strange route for me when I know much better routes are available. Still, now that I have it, I can't imagine being without a nav system. I travel 4 states for my work and I could never carry enough maps to find everywhere I needed to go. I especially like the Australian female voice!
I generally hate to pay the extra price for a name brand, but in this case it is worth it. The black ink cartridge works perfectly in my printer and lasts longer with better quality than other name brands.
A few months ago, I was having problems with my left hand after using the computer keyboard all day and playing guitar at night. Namely, my fingers went numb in five minutes of playing! Mild carpal tunnel syndrome is the cause; not severe enough for treatment, but bad enough to make my fingers go numb.Rather than quitting playing guitar, I decided to start by replacing my keyboard with a MS Natural Ergo Keyboard. And it has made all the difference in the world. Since I started using the keyboard, I have only had finger numbness once, and that was after prolonged driving rather than typing. I think it safe to say that this keyboard has completely solved my symptoms, without forcing me to quit music.It has a nice comfortable built-in wrist rest, covered with comfortable leatherette. You can raise the front or the back of the keyboard with the supplied support, but I recommend raising the back (side closest to your belly). Between the support at the back, the downward angle between halves of the split keyboard, the outward cant of the keys, and the curved "gull wing" key positions, you will find your hands are held at totally natural and comfortable angles that totally avoid wrist stress. Since this is why most of us buy the keyboard, it does this job extremely well.The keyboard itself is well thought-out, with keys to do every function you could ever want. The row of F keys across the top are dual-function like earlier models, but unlike earlier models the "F lock" now stays on between restarts. So, once you make the keys map to their standard F-key mapping, the keyboard remembers that setting. USUALLY. Occasionally the F-lock setting will reset: you know because you'll hit F-keys and the applications will start complaining that they don't recognize the command you're typing. To help with recognition of this situation, the "locked" lights are right down between your thumbs: Caps lock, scroll lock, num lock, and F lock.It also has two interesting features between the halves of the keyboard: back/forward buttons and a "Zoom" slider. The back/forward buttons, which you click with your thumbs, work great for web page navigation, although I find sometimes the "back" button goes back more than one web page. The zoom slider, on the other hand, is totally worthless. It is inconsistently supported by applications, and not really very useful to start out with. Fortunately, the keyboard is fully programmable, and a little searching (google for Josh Highland's blog entry called "hacking the Microsoft Natural Keyboard 4000") discovered a handy script you can install to convert the useless "zoom" slider into a highly functional "scroll" slider. I love it. Now you don't have to keep going back to the mouse to scroll up and down pages.There are also programmable keys at the top, including calculator, play/pause, no speaker, and "My favorites." I have not used many of these, but thankfully the web-oriented ones respect your default browser so you can use firefox instead of IE. They might be handy for some people.One caution: when you plug it in, you will wonder how you will ever learn to type on it. You'll be convinced that somebody has applied a security device that keeps you from doing any work. Don't worry, you'll learn. The first day I had serious productivity problems; by the second working day, I was fine with it. I should note that if you are a fast typist but not a touch typist, you probably will have some problems. The only lingering problems I have are bad habits I had picked up over 30 years of programming such as sometimes reaching across to hit the "Y" with my left index finger. However, these are much less frequent now than at the beginning. You too will learn quickly enough.
Great transceiver but mine died about 4 months into use. It could've been caused by cold that we normally get in the Northeast.. but either way, I now have a dead transmitter.
The cd player sounds good and it pulls in all the radio stations I listen to, but the headphones that came with it are down right painful.March 2002. This player has gotten almost daily use since June and it's held up well. I was skeptical about the hinge, but it's still together after being dropped a couple times. The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is the headphones, I wouldn't still be using the player if I hadn't replaced the headphones.
Very easy to set up & sound quality is totally transparent. Provides gain & RIAA equalization only. Nothing else is added or subtracted by this preamp, which is how these things should work!
I would purchase this item again, and have used it a dozen times for cooking pork butt, brisket and steaks.
A great savings and the copies are very clear...I will never purchase the name brands again!!!
I had been using a Sony sport style am/fm at work where it only took a few days to break the arm band mount. I then continuously broke headphone cords as the unit was designed with the jack on the side, causing the cord to pinch over itself on the way out of my pocket. I searched fruitlessly until I found the Sangean Dt-120. It's narrow, small, flat, and most importantly has the headphone jack on top. Reception is great, even indoors, and seems to have less positional distortion problems than the Sony. I'm very pleased with this product. It has an auto-off option witch is easily disabled if you choose; more presets than I need, and a locking function to prevent accidental channel, volume or on/off changes while I'm working. It sounds great and has a bass boosting function if you so please. I'm more than Happy with my choice, you will be too.
I purchased this microphone for my daughter to use to sing into on our computer. The electronic stores wanted anywhere from $60.00 to $200.00 for a microphone to use with the computer, needless to say I was very disappointed because I didn't have that kind of money to spend. Then I remembered seeing this one on Amazon. I didn't expect much because I didn't see any reviews on here for the kind of use that I needed it for which was recording a voice with instrumental(Karaoke)music. All the reviews were for talking into it not singing or doing actual recording with it. I bought it with high hopes. Boy was I surprised when it did EXACTLY what I wanted it to do and it sounded really good. Its not the best microphone but for the money it is great! My daughter is 14 and just experimenting with her voice and this microphone is great for her. I am going to buy a few more as spares. Since I depend heavily on personal reviews on this site before I buy an item, I wanted to share this with all of you. Bottom line? This is a great microphone for the price!Thanks Amazon!Shelli Glasbrenner, Yucaipa CA
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????
i cant believe theres only 1 reviewit is too out of date, it is OLD and slow
I purchased this item from a store about two weeks ago, and it diid cost $120.00, well the next day I wanted to see if this outragiously priced case would actually work, so I tested, I dropped it with an older model iPaq I own, and when it hit the ground, the screen went off, I picked it up and shook it. All I could hear was rattling from the compaq, so I tried to turn it on, wouldn't turn on. It was completely destroyed, all the components in it had fallen off the circuit board. So I would just like to let you know, buyer beware.
The exact model number was given, but the battery was still a few millimeters too big for the battery bay.
Pretty cool, works okay. The device must practically be "on top" of the camera in order for it to work.
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.
First the plusses:1. Prevents your organiser from being accidentally switched on. (Some cases leave the on/off key exposed.)2. There's a little pocket inside which can take a small mobile phone too, if you're happy with the resulting bulge. (I keep my Sony T68i in there.)3. There's a belt attachment and loop on the reverse of the case.And the minuses:4. You have to remove your organiser from the case to use it.5. Though the case is tough, there isn't a rigid plate inside to protect your PDA screen from cracks due to crush and point impacts. If your PDA came with a clip-on screen protector, you'll be advised to keep it clipped on inside the case.I have to admit that I don't own a Clie. I use the case for my Palm Tungsten T2, which fits nicely inside. Oh well, it's the same OS ...
This mouse is great, I use it on a desktop because I'm a small person (5,2) but it still works great. Surface is easy to grab and doesn't get sticky, the grips one the side are nice, it works one hundred percent of the time perfectly and the triple threat is nice, plus I like a super sensitive mouse while by brother who also uses the same computer isn't quite up for it. the programmable buttons are nice. On top of it all it fits really well into my hand.ConsDPI changer though nice only goes one direction, up then jumps back down.I hardly change it in a game, mostly because I just don't remember too, but one I do I only really change it to low for sniping.Triple threat is really only good in crysis i've found and even then you could just triple click (but I have found that using the triple threat keeps the aimer steadier), you can use the triple threat as a double click though the extra click will sometimes move your icons around.Overall great mouse, with some small problems that just weren't thought out that well.
Great product. You do need to buy this if you want to attach other lenses to your camera.
The case gives me peace of mind about throwing the 60CSx into the pack or leaving it on the floor of the car. As others have noted, yes, the buttons are a little tougher to press with the clear plastic screen, but this doesn't bother me, and I'd rather not risk damage to this expensive device should I drop it! I don't believe the plastic will protect the screen if dropped directly onto a rock or something from, say, waist height, but for your everyday scuffs/scratches, it's fine.
I really enjoy my old Nikon digital camera. It takes excellent quality pictures even if they are only 3 MP. However, for my (technical) purposes this megapixel coverage is fine. Problem is that this camera has always gone through batteries faster than any other appliance I have ever seen. So, I needed to be able to plug it in. I have never understood why power bricks could not have some standardization to them. Nevertheless, they don't and the Nikon product was prohibitively expensive. I bought this adapter as an interim solution and have been very happy with it. It does the job. They only downside is that I now have yet another power brick to add to my already too-extensive a collection.
This is a great little box for connecting a small network without breaking your bank.The EZXS88W has a great work/size ratio. It's small enough to set on top of a computer case and provides eight ports of full duplex, 10/100 networking.It has a very informative display to give out info for connection speed, duplex connection and collision. The setup is as simple as plugging in the power and network cables. I have yet to run into any problems with this unit and would recommend it without a second thought.
Works just as good as a much more expensive fancy cable.Throughput remains consistent with no I/O errors.Would purchase startech products again.
This card performs quite competently for my needs. I didn't want RAID from it--I was just looking to add some eSATA ports to my machine. And it does that well. Linux (kernel 2.6.27.9) recognizes the card just fine. Another reviewer here claims he had problems getting RAID to work on Linux. I haven't used the RAID feature; however, this is a Silicon Image 3124-based board and that chip is supposedly fully supported by Linux since kernel 2.6.25. However, if you're at all serious about RAID, I'd suggest spending a bit more money on a card with a nice cache on it (like offerings from 3ware).
I am very pleased it is just what I wanted. I especially like the center zoom control. I have not learned all of the controls but I am working on it.
I have a Nikon 3100, and I was looking for a flash that was better than the built in flash, but did not want a huge bulky SB type of flash. Most importantly I am an amateur / professional / but not professional photographer. Therefore, I did not want to spend $400 on a flash that would need a lot of setting up. This flash is plug and play. I used the very expensive Energizer lithium batteries, and the flash is as fast as the camera. Also the batteries lasted longer than the Camera's rechargeable battery.I have only two cons to this flash. The flash is not powerful enough to use a soft box, or at least in my amateur experience it wasn't. Also the flash does tilt up and down for the bounce off the ceiling effect, but it does not rotate, therefore you loose that ability when doing portrait pics. Yes, I know the fancy flashes do that, but this flash is awesome.If you have a Nikon 3100, you should buy this flash!
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.
I prefer Miles, but this is good stuff. Her characters think. That is why I like her work. Ther is nothing really inventive about this book, but the skill with which she tells this tale is admirable.Worth the money.
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!
bought these from Amazon in March 2006. 5 years ago. They're still going strong. They're my primary home theater speakers. I use them with a digital projector, and the true dolby surround sound coupled with a 10 foot screen, it truly is a "home theater" experience. The DTS and dolby digital decoding work flawlessly. I run an optical cable from the DVD player.I'd say overall use is about about 50/50, music and movies.Works great for both.Maybe a little heavy on the bass for normal music listening. But easily turned down with the remote.Really good sound at a really good price. tremendous value.
This filter is fantastic, i bought it to use on my d90 and was able to use it recently on a tropical vacation. I found the filter to be very impressive and intuitive - it did bright blue sky and sea pictures very well, and produced some very nice in-door shots as well.
In the past few months Palm Computing has divided into PalmSource, focussing on the software, and PalmOne, handling the hardware. I found that the PalmOne Tungsten E Handheld is quite possibly the best handheld PC from PalmOne to date.While the 126MHz Texas Instruments OMAP311 processor may not be as fast as other Handheld PCs and the 32M of memory is nothing spectacular, there is a handy SD expansion capability. What really stands out, however, is the wide range of features. Running Palm OS 5.2.1, it comes with Kinoma Player and Kinoma Producer, allowing the creation of AVI and QuickTime movies. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone socket (stereo) and a 320 by 320-pixel screen resolution (16 bit), which is surprisingly bright. An MP3 player, Mac OS support and optional wireless culminate in a Handheld PC that is affordable and feature rich- a good buy indeed.
It is a great product and it works wonders with my digital camera, the only suggestion that I have is that you have to purchase a card reader.10 outta 10
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.
I'm not sure why I don't see more people using this case. Instead everyone's using one of those ugly silicone or pouch-style cases. One of the things that I like about it is that the iPod looks like an iPod in this case.It's perfect and it encloses my 30GB iPod Video like a glove. The construction and material are solid. Once you put it on, which is easy to do, the case is very secure. There are openings, so that the case doesn't interfere with the iPod's functionality -- such as the hold switch, headphone jack, jog wheel, and charge/sync interface. The case is clear and doesn't distort the color or image on the screen. Most importantly, it does a great job of protecting my iPod from keys and other articles in my pocket or my backpack.
I got the canon ink twin pack and i think it is the best bang for your buck as HGTV would call it. I haven't had any problem with it, and the delivery was superb.
After reading some of the other customer remarks about the Archos Jukebox Recorders, I decided to plunge into this exotic new technology, and I'm happy to report that these machines work very well, although the accompanying instructions could use some help, as most others here have noted. I bought the 15GB JR15, which is similar to the JR20 except for the smaller hard drive capacity and the fact that the rubber feet are black, not bright blue. I can't comment about the PC-related functions of the JR15, as I use the multimedia resources of my business computer very sparingly, limited by a dial-up Internet connection, and so keep no MP3 stash on my PC's hard drive. Instead I have been using the JR15 to record my collection of CDs the old-fashioned way, in real time via the analog input. The JR15 excels in this application. Recording in the highest quality, the sound is the equal of CDs, in my opinion as a seasoned semi-pro musician, although a carefully matched A/B comparison might reveal some minor anomalies. At any rate, the recordings the machine makes sound GREAT, and though I haven't jogged with the JR15, it has never once skipped in playback when I take it walking, riding a stationary bicycle, driving in a car, or riding the subway. This is better performance than my portable CD player! I have paired the JR15 up with a pair of Bose MediaMate speakers, and the sound these three put out is nothing short of astonishing - an outstanding portable audio solution. How many albums can a 15GB hard drive hold? My estimate is around 240; I have now used about one-third the memory recording 80 albums at the highest recording quality. I did have one problem that manifested itself after about a week of use: sometimes the machine would hang - responding to no control besides OFF - while making a long, two-CD recording. As a result, I would lose the recording, wasting several hours of effort. Fortunately an email to Archos produced a response the following day that has provided the solution. It is advisable to power the machine from AC when you are making a long recording. But when you plug in an Archos Jukebox Recorder, you only see the charging screen, you say! For the sake of other Archos newbies, I will share the two most vital pieces of information omitted from the instruction manual: 1) You CAN run the Archos Jukebox Recorders off AC. Just press and HOLD the ON button for 5 seconds after you plug it in, when the charging screen is on. The machine will eventually reboot, and the normal file screens will appear. 2) The machine has a useful HOLD function - to toggle it on or off, press and HOLD the ON button for 3 seconds when the machine is playing or recording; an onscreen message will confirm that HOLD is activated. The fact that the instruction manual neglected these rather essential pieces of operating information may give you some idea of the incomplete nature of the documentation. That is why I am deducting one star from my evaluation; I would give the machine itself a 5 and you will too, as it essentially enables you to take all your favorite records with you wherever you go.
I am surprised it took me this long to buy a Hands-Free Headset. And when I saw this Panasonic KX-TCA60 which was so very affordable, and the reviews were all great - I could not loose. Using this is wonderful and of course, I can type will talking. I am slightly low tech! But I give this 5 stars and highly recommend it. Humorously, when I did buy it, I thought that if it did not work (and I had my doubts as the price was so affordable) I would pitch it and spend more money on a new phone with a head set. Happy to keep the phone and even happier with the KX-TCA60.
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.
This is the best little radio I have ever purchased. Brings in lots of stations and the sound is terrific especially the bass. I like the feature were it turns its self off after 90 minutes. I also like the way it looks and the tiny size is great. If this radio every goes bad I would definitly buy it again.
My MDC3500 was sitting on my desk one day, when I noticed it move. When I picked it up to see what had caused it to move the batteries fell out.The catch that holds the door closed had just broken off.It is now held shut with Scotch tape.Other then that the camera works fine.
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.
Never had any problems with this brand of CD-R, plus I find them to be an exceptional value. I have only had one error inthe 150 or so I have used. Great for both audio and data.
this box offers great protection. size fits 2 cell phones, keys and some id and cash. perfect for a spin in a kayak when you might stop for a drink!
We actually use this machine in a business setting, and while we don't send or receive massive numbers of faxes, we have found that this machine is well up to the task. The only reason for four stars is the print is not quite as clear as could be.
I was going nuts. I was using this on a desktop from 2007 that I had kept off the Internet for about two years. Now I wanted networking ability. The computer started installing a couple years of Windows updates. After it installed Service Pack 3, I lost my Belkin USB hub and my Belkin Wireless N connector. They wouldn't work with anything.So I replaced the Wireless N connector with a similar Wireless N unit from another manufacturer. Voila. I'm back on the Net.After Googling around, Belkin devices seem to have problems with XP Service Pack 3, which they have never taken the time to correct. Other manufacturers have no such problems. For example, myD-Link DWA-125 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapterhas no problems connecting to our office network.So, if you use Windows XP and have Service Pack 3 installed, DON'T buy Belkin products. And shame on them for not publicly declaring that they have elected not to support SP3!
This was exactly what I needed. I used a skybox and had this item delivered to Trinidad & Tobago. Fast delivery, great product.
Nice product. received delivery on time.product in good packed condition.Overall good product.
Am a retired calibration tech and am very picky about anything I purchase. This television is first rate in every regard other than sound. This is nota knock on its sound system because it is what it is. If you are paying this much money for a tv than why not spend a little on a good sound system to go along with the quality picture? I just gave away a 60" LG that lasted 13 months--LG comments were, the warrenty is 12 months, sorry pal! I hope this one will have a longer life. The LG was a rear projection type which I do not recommend because of their short life. When a tech looked at my LG he made the comment that they had two others just like mine in the shop- both with bad light engines---I personnally rec LCD first than plasma than rear projections but with the purchase of an extended warrenty.
Works great with my hand held Garmin GPS. I usually use the batterys but when I use it in the car it's great to have the power cord.
I bought the D-520Z as my third digital camera. I have many years of photography experience, and have owned more than two dozen 35mm film cameras.This is a great camera for the person who is somewhat fussy, but still wants an easy-to-use optical zoom platform. For the benefit of people who don't read instructions, one may view a just-snapped picture by pressing the display button twice or (better yet) setting the camera up to display the picture for about 2 seconds after snapping it. Also, all settings can be memorized so the camera is ready to go as soon as you fire it up. For instance, I use fill flash on nearly every outdoor shot that involves people, and I have a preference for spot-metering. Both of these items are selectable and memorizable.Although the flash recycle time is a little slow, I consider it a very fair trade-off for being able to use AA batteries and only two of them at that. Performance with NiMH batteries is outstanding; on a recent vacation I took over 100 pictures, most with flash, with extensive use of the LCD, and never changed batteries.Low-light performance is acceptable to me, and I take a lot of pics indoors.The camera is quite compact (fits easily in a shirt pocket with room to spare), and most important, the body is relatively thin. Before you buy ANY camera, consider whether you really want to lug that clunky (and expensive) digital camera around for the sake of a possible tiny increase in picture quality.The true measure of any camera is picture quality, and I find this one to be very good. I'm finicky, and I'm pleased.This camera is not as sexy-looking as some of the competition (read ELPF), but the price is right and I feel beginners and amateurs will be able to take a very high percentage of good pics with this one. Highly recommended...hats off to Olympus.
I bought the Innovage Digital Photo Keychain as a Christmas gift for my brother's girlfriend. One of her hobbies is photography, so I thought it would make a nice gift for her to carry and display some of her recent work. My intuition was right; she LOVED the gift!This product makes a great gift for anyone that enjoys digital photography. It provides an excellent way to store, carry, and display your photos. It is easy to use and simple to transfer photos to it.
The Relo Run by Mophie functions exactly as advertised! I have the second generation Nano (8GB) and bought one that was designed for the original Nano (4GB). It works fine, but a couple of holes don't line up quite right. If you have a second generation Nano, wait a bit before you buy - they have one in the works for it. I also asked if they are designing a new armband, since the one it came with isn't long enough to fit around my upper arm (I have larger arms). They said they have redesigned the band (and yes, it's longer too) and it will be available any day..AND they are sending me a replacement as soon as it gets in - FREE. They answered my email within 2 hours (9PM their time). The swiveling base is great - I leave it parallel to the ground when I run and rotate it a little when I want to read the screen. It doesn't slip or rotate by itself. I leave the Nano in the base case all the time for protection and just slide it out of the armband holder. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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.
Awesome stand for my MacBook pro!!!! I was not expecting to look so "Mac" they really took the time and paid attention to detail, what most company's fail to do. I though it was a little pricey for a stand but boy was wrong!!! The quality, fit and finish make up fot it price 100x over. Just a great accessory for my DJ station and home office!
This is my second purchase of these Discs from '1 Stop Outlet'. You DO have a choice of who to buy from. 1 Stop has been fast & sent REAL Taiyo Yuden/JVC Discs. NO coasters with any of these discs so far. On my second HUNDRED pack. Video's, MP3's, Slideshows, ALL working 100% after burning to these disks. Running some disc checking programs on these disks show that they will do 12X in speed, so burning at a full 8X is no problem at all. I usually try to burn disks at HALF their max rated speed, so I have been using 6X on these. Will buy from here again. After hours and hours of shopping on the internet & checking local store prices, Amazon had the BEST price of anyone.
I was very excited when I bought the Zen Sleek Photo; the screen is bright, the music sounds excellent. Unfortunately, navigation is horrible. The touch pad design causes constant false selections, sometimes interrupting (and basically deleting from the playlist) the music you are already playing. I can't imagine a test panel NOT complaining about this abysmal design. I guess Creative just did not listen. Then, to boot, the unit crashed after 10 days of owning it. My computer no longer recognizes it, and the screen is black. I am currently in the process of returning it. Please, save yourself the hassle (and shipping costs) and buy something else.
I just bought the Canon 100eg camera bag, and was not dissappointed. Honestly, one of the biggest factors working towards this purchase was its aesthetics. I was a little bit apprehensive because some of the other reviews suggested I might need a bigger bag, but since I've recieved it, I've found that my Canon EOS Elan 7 fits (while assembled) nicely still with room for my cheap point and click camera next to it. I'm sure that if I detatched my 28-90 lens, I could fit quite a bit more. As it stands, I've fit those two cameras and a box of 5 rolls of film all in the main compartment, with free space. I've also been able to fit 9 rolls of film in the front pocket. This bag really is the perfect size if you're not going to be bringing more than a few extra lenses. It's got room enough for your digital and filters etc. The removable dividers inside are also very convenient. It has a mesh pocket underneath the cover flap and also one inside the side pocket, along with two mini pockets inside of the side pocket. I am very impressed with the metal clasps for the shoulder strap and front flap. They are extremely durable! The zippers it comes with are large and allow easy and durable use. I am very happy with my purchase!
This was given as a Christmas gift and is already falling apart, not holding its position when in use. The recipient is rightfully upset.
I've had this unit for a few months now. It works as advertised. I've had no issues with it at all. Works with my universal remote too.Only gave it 4 stars because it's not very attractive, especially next to the other items on my entertainment center (PS3, et. al.).Works fine though.
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.
I have it since 2004- all i can say is that it is an amazing camera- durable resistant (i've dropped all over the world) and it takes amazing pictures. The battery life is great the MPEGs have good quality clear sound the macros can be amazing, its quick, and if you use a tripod you get amazing night pictures and you are only limited by the amount of memory that you can afford to buy. For its price you cannot find a better camera. If you cannot find it go with the Sony DSCP100 5.1.I recently moved to A DSLR but I still use my DSCP120.
This is my second iRiver, and I keep gravitating toward it because it uses one AA battery that can be changed in 2 seconds. This player holds just under 300 "songs," and some are classical pieces that last well over 4 minutes. In this one respect, it just beats my iPod which is now on its third battery in two years.Yes, my iPod holds 1350 songs, but the iRiver is actually easier to load. Just have Windows Media running, plug in the T10 to a USB hub and make your selections. With two of them, I just switch off periodically...If there's a complaint, it isn't the fact that it's kinda orange/yellow instead of blue. It's that the settings for shuffle don't always come up the way they're supposed to. And the instruction manual was obviously not written in the U.S. Still, once you're used to the buttons and combinations, it's a great little player.One last thing, and it probably deserves another half star for it, the FM reception on this in the hilly San Francisco Bay Area is tremendous. However, since FM is affected by line-of-sight, time of day, and the sun spot cycle, tomorrow I could lose all of them. I've had my other iRiver for well over a year and I still get my favorite station (on the other side of the Berkeley Hills), so it really looks like this is one stable player.Maybe one day they'll come out with AM as well.
This is my first light tent. For the price, it is wonderful. Even at full price, it is worth the money if you photograph jewelry, food, coins, toys or other products (or anything else that will fit in the tent). Two words: no shadows.I don't know how much of my satisfaction is the joy of using a light tent and how much is this XPRO light tent. [...].My XPRO light tent did not come with the green backdrop shown but did have a white and a black backdrop that attach with their own Velcro strips. They unwrinkle well in a clothes dryer.If you only need a small tent or just want to experiment with shadow-free photography, this is a great buy. Its low price gets it 5 stars despite its lack of instructions.
A good and cheap 100" screen. Well worth the money. Picture is quite good even when there's ambient light. Basically a good choice for cash strapped people like college students.
You can get a feel for all of TiVo's positive aspects from numerous other review. I, too, love mine, but there are a couple of shortcomings I wish they'd deal with.First, while the unit isn't loud, it does make a enough noise to where you'd want to put it inside a cabinet. Of course, you can't do that with an IR remote, so I would suggest they make it an RF remote.The other thing I'm not nuts about is the toll call I have to pay every time Tivo updates my listings. Major cities are covered, but that's about it. You'd think the monthly service fee would provide for a toll free call. At least I have the option of buying a wireless USB networking card and having my updates take place over my home network.Overall I'm impressed.
I gave the C. Crane pillow speaker as a Christmas gift to a family member upon his request. However, when he tried to use it, he said the sound quality was so poor, he could not use it and would have to purchase another brand of pillow speaker.
I ordered 2 of these to compress the amount of cases that i had. I'm extremly impressed with the quality. The case is sturdy enough to hold together at full capacity and the zippers and pages have yet to tear. You can't beat the price in any store for the amount it can hold. I plan to buy 2 more. The different colors helps me not have to open the cases to see what's in it. I've designated one color for cd's, dvd's, and blu rays.
I should have read more reviews before I bought it.It does not work for my keyboard with a PS2 plug.
I didn't expect to get a good 5.1 surround effect from headphones, but these do sound pretty amazing.I see other reviewers have issues with the item breaking or pieces falling off. It must be rough handling on their part, because I don't have these issues at all.Great piece of sound equipment. Worth the money I spent.
This is my first SLR camera. I'm pleased I choose the Sony A100 Digital SLR Camera. I purchased the Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compace Super Telephoto Zoom Lens for it. I've taken wild life, landscapes, luna, and celestial pictures. I have been amazed are the sharpness of the photos. I would recommend it to a friend.
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.
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.
Nice surround sound system. Remote control comes in handy and use of a coaxial, 3.5mm mini or optical connection makes it easier to connect multiple devices to the system. Wire lengths are pretty good, with three 15 ft and two 25 ft wire cables, it provides ample length for what I want. Subwoofer is nice, really really nice. Its a 12 inch sub with a giant magnet on it. Very nice stable system, no problems with it yet. The display part with the volume knob does heat up a bit, but no problems thus far. Highly recommended!!
This headset was OK - not great, not bad - but stopped working after the 90 day labor warranty period.Panasonic customer service says: "...we recommend sending the product to our Customer Service Center in McAllen Texas. The product will be replaced with a reconditioned model for a fee. Please send the product along with a letter to explain the problem..."That's not worth the effort, so, another piece of plastic junk is heading toward a landfill near you.
You will receive the sirius connect home tuner not the srh2000. Amazon needs to fix this problem.
Got this primarily so we could work anywhere in the house on our PC laptops. Granted, a Linksys wireless router would have been cheaper, but the Airport Extreme also serves as a wireless print server and that (plus the fact that our primary computer is a Mac) was what sealed the deal for us. Our cabling setup is:Cable modem -&#62; Linksys Wired 4-Port Router -&#62; Airport Extreme -&#62; Lexmark Optra E312LOur laptops use Linksys Wireless-G cards and get good reception throughout the house. Our G4 and PS2 are hooked directly into the wired Linksys Router for their connectivity. The trick to using it with an existing router is to turn off the NAT addressing feature of the Airport Extreme so that it acts only as an Ethernet &#34;bridge&#34; to the wireless computers; the Linksys router assigns all the IP addresses for everything on the system including the PC laptops. The PCs can print wirelessly to the laser printer via the Airport and so can the Mac. Bonus!Setup was very quick - about 15 minutes to get everything plugged in. The hard part was getting the security set up correctly (and yes, you'd better secure your wireless network) as the format for passwords was different on the Mac vs. PC platforms. Had to do some Web searches to find out how to make them speak the same language (hex). Has worked flawlessly since then. If I had to do it over, would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Sped up my internet connection by simply buying this cord. I had had no idea that the cord itself could make connection slow, and this was a bargain compared to getting a new modem. Snagless, however, means that you'll never again get it wrapped as tightly as it appears in the photo. This thing is fairly stiff and it likes to stay straight. Just another in the coil of snakes on the back of the desk, but it's a very good cord.
Like many others, I had a broken microscope and required the assistance of customer service to help trouble shoot. They only allow communication through email. Each email took on average 5 days to respond. After 4 emails I had exhausted their trouble shooting algorithm. Never once did I receive anything more than a standard format answer.Here is the last email:Hi,Unfortunately it seems that the software/hardware is not compatible with your specific computer model and configuration. We cannot guarantee that our products will work with all users. We have exhausted all possible trouble shooting steps for this product. Please use the product with a different computer or return to the retailer for a refund. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. If you have any questions, please reply to this e-mail.Best Regards,Digital Blue
To get to the point. This is the only universal remote that I have every used that does EVERYTHING the original remote can do. With the software that comes with it, you can program this thing to do whatever you want. Getting this thing programmed and running was a breeze and once I got the hang of all the featured, I was off and running.Great product.
I have bought this player back in March for my 3 y.o.I was satisfied with it at first. It fits nice in the car.We only used the product few times.The DVD will spin the disc for the a minute or two and then display "Wrong Disc" message. After a while the DVD screen flashes and then goes dark. I have called the COBY and ask then to repair it. The said it is out of 90 days warranty and I have to take it to the local repair shop. Which will cost me the same money as a player.The customer service was rude. I told then that I am not going to buy anything else from them they did not care.
I have had many Sony AM/FM Stereo Headphone Combos and this was by far the worst of them. They say "ergonomic" design, and that is totally wrong.They have the ear pieces that fit snug into your ear which after time really hurt the inside of your ear canal. However, the most uncomfortable part is the "ear muff" part! Just imagine ear muffs that are pressing up against your ears really hard.Trust me, these are horrible, I returned mine after I got them.
I do in-home social work visits. Sometimes I need copies of documents, and my clients are very uneasy with the idea of me taking their documents out of the home. I had been looking for a portable copier. I was looking at a small, desk top copier (the kind that moves back and forth) here on Amazon, when I read a review by a fellow who had bought one to take on the road, and he said it was a disaster. He said it couldn't stand up to riding around in the car, and it was too heavy, etc. He said, "I bought a Brother FAX-575 and it is a very nice portable copier." So I bought one, as well, and I am pleased to relate that it IS a very nice portable copier. (It's probably a good fax and phone, too, but I haven't tried to use those capabilities, yet.) You wouldn't want to use it for making lots of copies, but if you need to copy the occasional bank statement or birth certificate, etc, it works great. Very compact, travels well, makes a nice clear copy. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it balks at odd shaped documents, but that's the nature of copying with a fax machine. Oh, and if you're copying one page at a time, you don't need that big metal paper guide, so you can carry the fax around in a small duffle.
Do not buy it, it simply do not work, the problem?? The drivers.go for an epson or lexmark or whatever. Don't waste your time and money.I know that the people from HP will not recognize it, but they know I am telling you the truth.It is a shame, how a company that says they are the best, can make a printer with the lower quality control. Again it is a shame.
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!
This is basically a no frills, get the done charger. Plus it into your 360 USB spot, and when you're ready, plug your controller into it and it will recharge your battery. You can also use the controller while it's charging. As an added bonus, the charger comes with an extra battery. Pretty sweet by my estimation. You should definitely own one.
It is very good and has fabulous speakers! I am greatly impressed (i am not impressed often).Thanx a bunch[...]
I purchased this zoom lens to fill in a gap for scenery and animal photography.I have an 18-200mm, but this gives me the extra coverage, with quality, at a reasonable cost. I haven't used it much, thus far, but all photos are as good as I expected.
If you know you want a Palm-based PDA, then this is the one. It's got a 200Mhz processor which makes it fast enough.Also has a voice recorder which can be fun as well as useful (It's easier to record your own voice when driving than it is to type something into your pda)With the memory stick media, you can play MP3s. You can fit anywhere from 20-40 songs (2-4 albums) on a 128MB memory stick.Also cool is the attached keyboard.Newer models in the Sony Clie NX line have attached digital cameras, although I didn't think that was necessary, since I already have a digital camera.Overall, this is a highly recomended PDA!
I was hesitant on buying it, but I was tired of having to look down to see my Macbook's screen. I have no regrets after buying it, it's a great product which matches Apple's design, at first I though it was made by Apple. It works perfect with my 17in Macbook Pro and it also looks good next to a iMac.
I received the product this evening. No where on the package is a manufacturer listed. There is no mention of Cables to Go on the package. The Cables to Go that I have have the name Cables to Go printed on the cable. There is no manufacturer printed on the cable. There is a Made in China paper stick-on label on the package. I feel duped.
I seldom have negative comments about products, but here we go. I bought this router when my older one died, and I wanted the fastest technology available. I am an experienced computer user (so please don't think I am just inept). I have owned this router for about a year now. I must say that set up was easy, and wireless as well as wired speed is okay. Not much better than other wireless routers I've owned (NetGear, D-Link, LinkSys). The main reason I am unhappy with this router is that it crashes very frequently. Usually at least once per day, and sometimes more. It has this bad habit of handing out mismatched addresses, thus no internet connectivity. The fix is unplugging everything and reseting, but it is annoying and a pain. I only occasionally had this problem with my other routers. For the price, this router is NOT worth it. I would not buy it again. I'd either stick with DLink or the LinkSys that seem more robust.
I purchased this for my mom for TV use, but what a wonderful surprise it is. Let me explain.I have had many headphones for years, from high-end Grados to mid- and low-end Sennheisers. Full- or compact-size and earbuds, you name it, I have owned them all.This Panasonic RP-HT21 has a similar sound signature to Panasonic RP-HTX-7, a very fashionable pair that cost 6 times more. The sound stage is quite good and its bass response mimic what I hear from my Grados. The mid-range is as smooth, if not smoother, than Sennheiser's PX90/100/200. The one point deduction comes from the high-pitch sound, where it just broke apart. Other than that, it is hard to believe that a five-buck headphone can sound this decent.If radio/TV use is your primary reason when selecting headphones, look no further.If you want a casual music listen experience, this will be a serious content. IMHO, this has all Sennheisers (excluding earbuds) PX and HD series headphones beat (below 60-dollar range).As long as its build quality (all cheap plastic mind you) holds up, this gotta be the king of all budget headphones when cost and sound quality are put into equation.One minor note though, the all plastic headband snatches my hair when adjusting. I rarely get this kind of treatment from other cans.In the end, you cannot lose buying this little guy and you could be pleasantly surprised as I have been.
I bought this based on other car enthusiasts claiming it was a big help, and indeed it was. I installed Dynamat to an entire car, front to back and this is a must have. If you do not have it and decide to press by hand, invest in some band aids. The dynamat has sharp edges and there were times I used my finer to get in a tight spot and sure enough, a nice tin foil cut. This roller held up to a pounding as I rolled on countless square feet of the insulation. Totally worth the money.
I have owned about six of this sort of thing over the years, and this is the best by far. It has all the features I wanted is very user friendly, and has very good sound. It's a teensy bit big, but otherwise is just wonderful.
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.
Bought it last year, and so far, has been one of my best purchases.It is silent, you barely notice it's there. Great buy!!
I was looking for a device to allow me to watch mpeg's on my tv. It also allows you to view photo collections and music stored on your pc to be played via your hi fi. It has optical out which is great and the quality of sound when streaming mp3's is great. It has a software component which installs on your PC which acts as a server to the device. I'm still getting used to the software and I have a few questions for their support people about how it works. Note if you have norton firewall you may need to disable it. it looks just like a hifi component which is good too
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).
This monitor has great picture quality. I've used VGA and it is still excellent quality. My brother experienced some problems with the screen flashing pink, but I think it's actually a video card problem, and not the monitor.
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 good fax machine for a small home office. It does the job intended for it. The prints are clear and readable. The size is perfect on an office desk. It does not occupy too much space. It has the capability to pre-program numbers on keys for fast dialing. Very easy to set up and reliable so far.
These are my experiences with the extender mounted to my EOS 10D. I'm currently debating whether or not to buy it for my new 30D, but it looks like I don't want to risk wasting my money. Let me explain:Let me start by saying that the only reason I gave this 2 stars instead of 1 is because it did prevent my nose from smudging the LCD screen. I shoot events at nightclubs a lot, so I'm always (a) running around to get shots, causing me to sweat, which causes a sweaty and oily nose tip and (b) I always show the subjects their photos after I take them, so having a smudgy screen can be kind of annoying. For further clarification, I'm Asian, so my nose is not as defined or long as other ethnicities.I run around a lot when I shoot. So the constant activity eventually led the extender to naturally fall off. I got lucky once, and found it in the general vicinity of where I was, but the second time, I wasn't so lucky. So what did I do? I purchased another one. Not only did I have to purchase the extender, I had to purchase the viewfinder replacement (the piece with the soft rubber) because that was attached to the lost extender. Another 2 weeks in, and again, same problem. I didn't even bother buying any replacements, as by this time, I upgraded to the 30D.If you don't plan on doing a lot of running around, then this piece may be okay for you. However, please take into consideration that this piece also fell off for me while putting my camera back in my Canon Backpack. For some reason, the piece didn't fit tightly with the mount on the camera.Another problem, as most people mentioned, is that images are very noticeably smaller through this extender, so be prepared to have strained eyes if you plan on using your camera all day.I guess I'll check it out at my local camera shop and see how it fits with the 30D; I'll be sure to write another review if the results are different than with the 10D.
Received on time.The best antenna I have ever used for Hi-FI use.The model I received need to buy a tranfo in order to accomodate the 22OV supply used in France
this is oem and works well. my only complaint is the cost. amazon definitely has the goods at the best price.
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!
For over the years, Since the Diamond Multimedia made it's world's first portable mp3 player the Diamond Rio(ancesterial DAPs are flash players, diamond's first one uses smartmedia), then comes it's competitor, creative, samsung, and more. Later on after couple of years, Ipod Launched it's World's First Hard Drive mp3 Player, soon Archos then made its first portable video player also plays audio. Over the years, many competitors Jumped into the DAP field to created the best Over many competitions, they created many different kind kinds and different style of player such as hard drive players we now also have the micro hardrive players (popular ones such as Apples Ipod Mini and Creative's Zen Micro) , flash players, mp3cd players, But recent years, Apple Ipod and Mini is the North America's best selling Player across the country. Until Recently...... a quiet unsound company name Cowon has unleased popular outstanding mp3 players such as iaudio m3, iaudio U2, and now the most Outlandish, truely the DAP revolution in history.... The iAudio X5! This player Changed the way of people's though, emotions, and ulitmately it will change the World's View about MP3!Ever since the Diamond's first mp3 DAP came out, sony's world's smallest MD player was still among the popularity until the ipod's 4th generation and ipod mini came out, then Ipod sucessfully introduced the itself and mp3 to the world and made an new Great Leap Forward to the Next Geneartion of Portable Audio Player to popularity! (therefore MD is no longer popular) Other Popular Player such as Creative and iriver. but Cowon, the unsound undisputed King of mp3 DAP and it's iAudio X5 has stepped into the New Realms and Break the Limited Boundary of DAP. iAudio can play not only mp3 and other iaudio player, but it can Plays Video too and additional feature such as View Photos, Text, mp3 Voice Recording, it supports multiple Language song title and names, as well as it has USB host for direct download such as pictures from digital camera, it's also a Player that works tranfering music without using any softwares such as messy itunes, or something else. You can Also Use iAudio X5 as a Direct External Hardrive storing programs and loaded into your local PC with the USB Port, and best of all, iAudio X5 is the same size as the Regular Ipod 4th gen. and Ipod Photos.Talk about the Sound, Iaudio has the Best sound and loudest Sound rarely ever any mp3 can now have. Voice Recording is set in mp3 and the voice radius is extraordinary wide. You can use that mp3 player as a business or college Lecture. Not just this player looks so Astounding cool, but You can do more with this little baby such as Stores important Files in your Player as Backup and Reloaded when needed. This Player is Durable, Small and Stellar but unsound. People who thinking of owning an ipod photo should reconsidering about iAudio X5! The Only think I dislike the iAudio X5 is if I ever needed a micro hard drive player or tinyier one. but The Size of this is already good enough, and playing the music has no skips!Bottom Line, I give this 5 Stars. and You cant find any players as good as this one!
Now I have a wonderful camera with a wonderful lens to take astrophotos! Very well machined and finished. Perfect value for the price
I finally ordered the SmartMedia ImageMate, even after reading some pretty horrific reviews (and some very good ones). The SanDisk web page says to check the CDW EasyCreate, and mine was OK (3.5c, &quot;c&quot; makes it OK). Received the reader, installed the software, plugged it in to an empty USB port, stuck in a half-full SmartCard from my Olympus 360L camera, clicked on the &quot;G&quot; drive, and there it was - all of it! Downloaded 40 images in 15-20 seconds (not 20-30 minutes!), played around with uploads, deletes, any old files (not only images) - WORKS LIKE MAGIC! (**FAST** magic...) I have Windows 98, Pentium III at 733 MHz, a Costco USB splitter, 3 or 4 other USB devices, shut down &amp; restart each day,and the system still crashes once a day or so. Pretty standard setup, I think. Good luck to all!!!
These headphones work really well for the gym. For the price, there is a decent bass and volume output. The design it not bad, they don't look too old. The one small flaw is when you increase the band to fit your head, it seems that one side doesn't give as well as the other so they are a little uncentered on your head but not very noticeable at all. I have kept them in my car for use at the gym only, in a location where multiple other devices are thrown on top of them (not too heavy) but they have held up pretty well to this day including in very cold weather. I give these a 4.2/5.0
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.
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.
I've been using this player for half a year now, and, aside from a few quirks, I'm happy with it.However, this player is not for everybody. Specifically, it is not for people that are incapable (or unwilling) to install a firmware upgrade. The firmware that my player came with was exceptionally buggy. It caused frequent lock-ups, had poorly thought out functions, and experienced problems with lots of MP3 files. ALL of these problems have been fixed in the updated firmware.However, this player still has a problem - a substandard FM receiver. It has very poor reception, and is almost impossible to listen to while on the move. However, from what I heard, this problem has been fixed in the NEX IA+ (the currently produced player). Another thing that up until now has left me wanting is the Ogg Vorbis support that the company has been promising, but hasn't implemented yet.In general, it's a solid and a very good sounding player. The headphones that come with it are excellent, and the fact that it is pretty much the only player on the market that uses CF cards makes it absolutely unique.
This product is garbage! Even ask Microsoft as they published in the Chicago Tribune that they are not supporting this product. That would be why no one at Zune CS is willing to do anything to satisfy a Zune customer. They through it back at Amazon and Amazon is willing to take it back for 70% of what you paid for it. I lost $30 on Zunes website for downloads and now Amazon will stand to make $75. I would suggest IPOD for Sure! By the way their CS is not in the US...from the sounds of it. That's my opinion....
Not enough time has passed with this part in service too give a 5 star review. At this time, all I can say is this relay switches my circuit on and off, and the price was right. Only time can tell how it will hold up.
I'm SO impressed with this product! What a great price for such a great product! I've been looking at fm trasmitters for a while now, there are some really expensive ones that do the same thing as this one. This one even has an extra bonus, it opens up and you can plug something else into the cigarette lighter! Would recommend over anything else!
I recently purchased a Marware Sportfolio Sleeve and I could not be more satisfied. It fit my 15.4" Pro perfectly and I feel comfortable traveling with my computer securely inside. Well designed product! I highly recommend it.
. . . you'll hear noises. I agree with others that the sound quality is top-notch for the price. However, we had hoped to use this mic system for presenters, feeding the sound to the public-address system in our meeting rooms. The sound was fine as long as the presenter stayed in one place. But when he or she would walk around, the system introduced a loud "pfft" noise, seemingly at random, every ten or fifteen seconds.It turns out you need to spend hundreds more for a wireless transceiver system to get "diversity" reception - a technology that gets rid of that kind of noise. That said, the sound was great as long as the person stayed in one place -- but some presenters insist on moving about.
This product does it's job in protecting the laptop and it's nice to have such a slim and sleek casing. It's also easy to attach. However, a good amount of dust still gets through the casing and leaves a not so nice appearance if it isn't cleaned in a timely manner. That is why I have rated this as a 4.
I am very happy with this GPS. I have delayed in buying one, and this is perfect. I love being able to hook up my phone with it, and use it when I am driving. Much better than an ear piece.
The Hi- Capacity Li ion Battery NP60 fixed perfectly to my video camera, the use time of the battery is 3 times and works much better than the original one, indeed I recommend it.
During day I wear an apron with a pocket and use my home phone to dial my friends numbers and then I put the phone in my pocket and wear the head set and do all my work while I am talking to my friends !
Would not order large electronics outside the US again!!!!! Sipping cost $349. Both speakers arrived malfunctional i.e. would not power up! Amazon offered to replace, however, would have meant paying $349 to ship back to US & same amount to send new speakers out again so simply not practical for such large items! As a result, we spent money locally to replace the transformers of both speakers, with NO assistance from Amazon/the dealer at all!!!Speakers now working & are great but what a hassle!!!!
I bought this because it was less expensive than the Movie Box USB and figured it would capture from my Analog Camcorder. Well after I installed it I got video but couldn't hear it. So I called customer service after and hour on hold to their long distance number. Was given a few tips then I could hear but not record. Called again and then I lost the sound again. I have a 2.6 Dell Pentium 4 Windows XP. Needless to say after installating and uninstalling at least 7 times and Pinnacle replacing my Linx Cable it still would not work. Pinnacle is offering a refund if I can cough up the receipt. Don't waste your time on this.
These iron on transfers were awesome! This was my first time attempting to do iron on's so I was a little hesitate about the whole thing. I made the design on the computer, then printed it out on the iron on's. It was very easy to do and as long as you follow the instructions, your iron on's will come out correctly and I saved money by doing it myself.
Got this to replace carrying both a laptop bag and a rolling carry-on. It's HUGE, it does have a shoulder strap, but you won't want to use it very often. It's the same size as the 20" rolling carry-on I used to travel with.For me, it holds all the typical business travel gear (laptop, a few files, etc) as well as a solid couple of night's worth of clothing (the back compartment is clearly intended for clothing, even has a couple of straps for holding stuff in place). The front compartment has numerous well designed pockets with velcro closures to keep things organized, which prevents stuff from getting lost in the large compartment. The laptop section is a bit light on padding, I feel. The version I received has added a dedicated ipad pocket inside the laptop compartment, which is kind of nifty. Overall a great bag, it's certainly fulfilled it's purpose.
1) Excellent sound quality2) Once fully extended, fits my large head.3) These headphones have a key enhancement which should eliminate the likelihood that the 3.5mm male Audio Jack on the end of it will be damaged which is a constant problem for 3.5 audio jacks especially when used with a mobile laptop --they manufacture the plug with a 90 degree turn immediately that the jack exits the laptop connector. And in that right-angle area, they use very hard plastic.This jack should prove indestructible.I do hope that all 3.5mm audio jacks move to this type of design, so I can avoid having to buy 3.5 audio splitters with 2 male connectors and 1 female, just to protect the 180 degree jacked devices, which become worthless when their jack is slightly bent.4) Lacks microphone.5) Lacks volume control.
This seemed like a great, simple, inexpensive option for charging my iPod and Droid while driving, and it was...but only for two days. My iPod stopped registering that it was even plugged in to a charger, and my Droid started popping up with a message about having the wrong battery or something. Dumb. So, my advice is to not buy it. Spend a bit more money and get something that will last.
The quality of the headset is good for the money that was paid. I'm used to using a headset, but wish they had an offer for a headset that just hangs from your earlobe. I'm really satisfied with it.
I ordered this keyboard because I had been using Microsof0t's first Ergo keyboard and it was time for an upgrade. This keyboard takes the features I loved in my old keyboard and expands upon it. First of all, I love the black finish as more computer peripherals are coming in a blank color now. The built quality is great, the keys are responsive, and the new layout for the notification lights (cap lock, num lock etc) is a change that I welcome. If you like ergonomic keyboards and/or have any problems with your wrists this is a great keyboard.
I did purchase extra battery because I often use my computer where is no AC outlet. I just swap the battery and I'm good for few more hrs. Then when I'm back in home, I charge this two battery.
I have never been disappointed in my Amazon purchases. Quality of my purchases always exceed expectations. Charger recently purchased in excellent condition. Shopping on-line and delivery very fast (even at regular shipping!)
I went to a store to listen to this system in person before ordering it (it was sold out at every store I went to, but Amazon had it). One of the features that was very important to me was that the system play my MP3 CDs clearly. After hearing it, I was quite satisfied, and extremely anxious to get one.Setting it up was a cinch. I need to get some speaker stands for the satellite speakers, but otherwise its completely set up.As soon as I got my DVD rentals off of NetFlix, I popped one in the system and I was blown away!! It was exactly like being in a movie theatre (especially that part in the beginning where the letters, &quot;THX&quot; show up on the screen and you hear the sound and rumbling all around you) the subwoofer is incredible.I still need to learn how to use a lot of the features, there are so many features. But there are some features that Panasonic should have added:1.) Here's a big one; treble and bass control. At the time you can only control the bass level by upping the subwoofer level, and the treble is adjusted by selecting from a choice of pre-set sound levels called &quot;Rock, Flat, Live...&quot; and so on.2.) When you playback MP3's you have to go through them one by one, there should be a &quot;skip 10&quot; or &quot;skip 20&quot; option.That's it though. I love my new system, it makes TV shows more exciting (I enjoy watching &quot;Alias&quot; with my home theatre system turned on to TV mode), the radio is simple to use, the CD playing feature is excellent, and of course the DVD's play just like the movies.
I purchased this cassette recorder because I wanted a small one with a full size tape. When I listened to the first recording that I made of a meeting, there was a constant hum or noise during the playback that clearly came from the recording mechanism. The recording feature is of such poor quality that I am surprised that this product is still on the market.My advice to anyone considering this recorder is to look at another brand. I returned the one I bought for a refund because in my opinion, it was worthless.
I almost bought a cheaper (than already cheap) cable. Glad I didn't. The quality is excellent. Item arrived in belkin packaging.
Well, it was actually more like a month, my Rio stopped communicating with my computer. After about 40 hours of first me troubleshooting, then going through both web technical services, and a telephone technical support person, I was told that since it was after the warantee, well, there was nothing they could do. So I have a slick, razor thin useless piece of euipment, and the option of shelling out $100 for a post warantee replacement. Yea, me!
This charger is very costly. Buy the sony or the sanyo on with the better mAH. Better to avoid canon one.
My wife makes glass beads. Over the years we've tried a variety of homemade setups but she always ended up spending a lot of time post editing. I thought about buying the material to make one of these but for under 50 bucks it would be hard to do (150 retail is ridiculous). So we thought we'd try this and it works, except for the white background.It's a great kit. The lights are just fine if you know how to angle them and adjust the settings in your camera (I always shoot in manual mode). The point is to light the inside not get direct light on the object, especially glass or you get harsh light and reflection. The lights shine through the side diffusers but the light is spread out by the diffuser and the white top and sides.The camera stand is strictly for little point and shoots. I have a Nikon D300s so it's too heavy but I have a tripod anyway. I use the included stand to string the beads off so they hang in the air.The case folds out into the box and also includes 3 pockets: 1 for each light and one for the stand. The pocket side can also double as added reflection on the top but you may want to not use it as that. When you open up the case into the box you end up with two white sides and a white top all translucent which is a good thing: 3 sides for light to enter. The back however is black which can be a problem.Included are four different colored backgrounds which Velcro at the top of the back then flow down to the bottom and out to the front. But actually there are only three colors that work. While the black, blue and red work great, white is translucent and will not come out white. First, the black back darkens the white at the back. But whatever the color of your table top is will change the color for the bottom. For instance, if you have a wood table the grain will show through. If your table top is white it will be a different white than the back. I tried for hours changing everything from lighting and camera settings like white balance but it's just too much effort to make it work and I either had a tan or gray/blue background, never white. I will have to buy new material and make a better white background. The backgrounds come folded; you will have to iron them (on low setting! - they have a plastic backing).I said the black, blue, and red work great but only if you have some distance between the object and the background or you will get little white spots of lint in your photo. Which is why I had to hang the beads; they are too small and close to just lay on the fabric. For larger objects it should work okay.The way I use the box is I place each of the two lights on the sides and adjust so that they don't point directly at the bead. My wife does fancy things with her beads and they aren't always smooth. So occasionally I will point a diffused flash through the top.Like all photography, you have to do a lot of different settings and setup for the perfect shot. Manual mode works best (also described in the instructions but their suggestions may not work for you as all objects reflect differently). The lights do get hot so BE CAREFUL you can burn yourself! I like how it all folds into a neat carrying case with pockets for the lights and stand. I fold the backgrounds just in half and put them between the sides for storing so I only have one crease which ends up at the bend anyway.Overall I think it's a pretty good deal, a lot less then I could buy the material and make one. Like me you will probably need to make your own adjustments and additions. But it does help and my wife has to do very little post editing!
I've had the camera for three days and it is everything I expected. Took about twenty minutes to read the "basic" manual which allowed me to take and view my first digital pictures. I followed the simple procedure for loading the software (I have Win 98)and had my camera transferring those pictures to my computer in no time. My only regret is that I didn't spend the money to get the ac adapter and the rechargeables, these things eat batteries! I'm getting those items today! Get the extra memory card (I got the 64mb), the 8mb included is not enough. One other negative I had read about was the lens cover, however, I do not personally have a problem with that. As a matter of a fact, I like the lens tucked away when not in use. Bottom line initial impression: takes great pictures, feels good, easy to use, looking forward to getting into the more advanced features of this reasonably priced point and shoot.
I ordered this to replace a 40 gig hard drive that was getting too old, the package came one or two days earlier than the estimated delivery date and came very well packaged and with no instructions. The hard dive came un-formatted which was expected. I used clonezilla the clone it, replaced it with the old one and presto, its been working well the few weeks iv had it. The hard drive is being used in a 32bit windows xp machine.pros: was the cheapest ide large capacity hard drive i could find on amazon at the time and was the same speed and cache as my old one. fast delivery with standard shipping.cons: none so far
The internet came though on this one for me because of Amazon and these reviews. I bought one and put it on the cable where it entered the house as some of the reviewers suggested. Instant solution. The cable company box now gets every channel, the channels are crystal clear, and the box switches channels very fast. My only thought is that it should have been included by the cable company with the cable box. It was the solution. 100 percent successful.
Although this should not have come as a great surprise to me, the 30 GB video iPod is great for storing tons of music and the quality of the videos it plays is fantastic - but only for the very few formats it will play.If you plan on getting this because you already have a ton of movies in .mpeg, .avi, .wmv or other formats, beware that the iPod does NOT play these formats (while oddly enough iTunes plays them perfectly fine). You must convert your videos into an "iPod friendly" format, but the only type of videos that will convert properly are .mov files. .mpeg/mpg movies will convert, but all audio will be lost - you will only get the video. On Apple's website, they list this as a common "problem" but offer no solution as to how to fix it.So if you are buying this product simply to have maximum storage for songs, it is 5 star quality. But if you are looking for a portable video player for videos you already own, 2 or 3 stars at best because of the compatability issues.
I already had a digital rebel and was able to sell it to a co-worker and use the proceeds for my new rebel xt. Faster, lighter, better. Simple review. It took everything that was great about my digital rebel and made it better. Some complain that it feels "too light"...OK...it that's your thing. To me, it's still solid and the pictures speak for themselves.Now, with the addition of the 10 MP rebel xt, I'll bet the original xt can be purchased for an even better price.No downsides that I can think of...
Canon didn't skimp one iota on quality and performance when they designed this printer. Absolutely the best printer I've ever owned, and over the years I've owned many, including color lasers. This one heads the list, and I recommend it without reservation.
I bought this router because my Linksys router kept disconnecting me from the internet. This router works great except there is a firmware problems with the USB port on the back of the router. You can not hook a printer up to the router and share it over the network. There is a glitch in the firmware for that. Maybe D-link will fix this problem one of these days. Besides that, the router works great.
I have only had the case for about a month, but so far it seems fine. It is a little hard to open from time to time (depending on how coordinated I feel that day!). But I'd still recommend it.
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.
This is a great product but I should have purchased a cord with RGB & Audio built in, like this one [...]The only thing I use mine for is connecting my netbook to my LCD TV, and I have to use a seperate shorter 1/8" cable which is a pain and trip hazard.If you just need it for RGB video, this would do the trick.
Card interfaces well with printers and most devices, but I experienced very slow disk writing to external USB hard drives, particularly with large files. I am an advanced user who installed this card as a USB 2.0 upgrade in a very stabile Dell 733 running a perfect copy of Win 2000. Intermittent unexplainable write delays using the Iogear card. The same drive works fine in the motherboard's USB 1.1 ports (but not at USB 2.0speed).
This item works really good. The only thing I'm not happy with is the vent mounts in the car.
This camera is perfect for beginner who would like to take shot however they want. With image stabilization and scene mode its perfect for outdoor & indoor shot. I would definitely recommend to my friends.
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.
I have experience with a number of presenters, including ones from Logitech and SMK-Link. Though they may be smaller and cheaper, this presenter remote provides superior functions that make it worth the money.First: The laser on this remote is extremely bright. It easily will reach across a basketball court (or 2 football fields in the dark.)Second: The mouse eraser head in the center, though slower than a regular mouse, is extremely helpful when using links within presentations. No longer do you have to walk to the computer to click on a link. (If the mouse is too slow for you, increase the speed of your mouse motion within the control panel)Third: The control doesn't feel like it will snap in your hands. As a guy, I often felt like the little remotes were too small to operate effectively. I would often push multiple buttons at once. The large face control, as well as the trigger right click button prevent that. I can navigate my presentations with ease, never looking down to see where buttons are.However, there are a few negative aspects:First: The receiver does not plug into the body of the remote for storage. Though the remote comes with a cover that holds it, I often am worried about losing the receiver.Second: On older computers, it can take longer (more than 15 sec.) to upload the drivers, as the remote is seen as both a mouse and a keyboard.Third: No permanent off button. I suggest taking the batteries out when you transport it... You can accidentally click buttons even when it is in its soft case, using up valuable battery charge.Summary: If you are looking for an upper-end remote, then this is definitely one worth considering.
Worst Earplugs ever purchased, sound is terrible, i got a pair from a gas station once for a fraction of the price with better sound quality.I cannot believe that they actually advertise this Phillips product with a noise canceling feature that does NOT work.
When i bought this mp3-cd player i was hoping i got my money's worth and i definately did. this is the best mp3- cd player, I,ve dropped this thing who knows how many times on concrete and it does'nt make a difference at all. If your looking for a good mp3-cd player this is the best one. A must have.
I call in to a few conferences per week, and this headset does an excellent job, both in hearing clarity and microphone quality. People on the other end of the line don't complain about background noice (they did when I used my cell phone and that bluetooth headset). I guess the microphone is directional, because even my barking basset hound does not generate comments from people on the other end of the call. I'd buy again in a second.
This lense is incredible. i am truly amazed at how well it works.
I bought these lens awhile ago for my Canon, we did get an adaptor to the wide lens (my camera and the lens is black but the ring was silver) the lens are no good, all my photos are grainy and have a blue tint to them. I can't even give these lenses away so I think they may find the garabage can. Definitly not worth it, I wouldn't even give these one star, no stars is better
I chose the Pioneer CD recorder because I believe it is much better than the Philips recorder.The Pioneer has great sound quality and put the first CD recorder out in 1994,so they have a little experience.Also the Pioneer is loaded with cool options and is user friendly.It is handy because you can make CD's with your favorite songs on them or move your cassette tapes to CD form.I don't plan on buying another CD again because I can usually find someone that has the CD that I want and borrow it and make a copy.Everyone should have one of these awesome machines.
I paid $149.00 for this item through Amazon by "The Elesctronic Pro". I received the mouse and found it too big for me to navigate. I returned the opened item with all accessories and received a partial refund after using it once. I later found the IDENTICAL mouse again through Amazon for $49.00. Just BEWARE who you buy this from and steer clear of "The Electronic Pro".
Bujold has taken astep away form her Sci-Fi Vor series to try out fantasy.she has done a wonderful job. Her characters are well developed and human. her descriptions of the settings and politics is well done and not so detaield that you want to scream.The curse of Chalion is the story of Cazaril a beaten down warrior who helps the house of chalion to get ride of its curse and take power away from a crazed man.their is cournt intrigue and mystery and a subtle romance that is well written.Bujold is very acclaimed for her Vor series and deserves to be recognized for her amazing fantasy novel.she has ventrure dinto the unknown and succeded with flying colors.I hope she continues this series because it was an absolute joy to read The Curse of Chalion. It has it all a great hero, many adventures, and a satisfying romance. it has everything that fantasy should have. bravo!
As some others have said, this printer looks like a good deal. The performance in terms of speed has always been good. However, even during the first week of using the printer (and not that often, I might add), I noticed that the printing was very uneven. It prints very light, and that's not even in the Toner Save mode. I have yet to go through even one ream of copy laser paper, and the toner has shut down on me. Now, whether it's the printer or the toner, I don't really even care at this point, because the bottom line is that you should get a good laser work product when it's done. It's probably the toner, but since the toner costs around $80 a piece, it's almost as much as the printer itself. I know, I know... they're all priced like that - much like razors. The handles are cheap but the blades are expensive. Still, I expect toner to last for more than 300 copies or so. Instead of buying a new toner cartidge and taking the chance, I think I'm going to buy a new printer altogether.I never write reviews, but I read them a lot. This is one time that I thought I would help you guys out and help out.
I got this as a free premium for answering surveys. I got ripped off.While it looks well made, there is one rather small flaw: it can't focus. Mechanically the focusing knob moves the eyepiece forward and back, but no matter what, all I see are out of focus globs. I tried each of the two eyepieces, I tried the barlow lens, I tried the prism. The same results throughout: no focus.Do yourself a favor: if you want to buy a cheap telescope, go to Dollar Tree and buy one of the kiddie telescopes there. At least those can be focused.
it doesn't read to the comp anymore, so i can't exchange my music, so everything i have on there is what's gonna stay on there... i thought when i read the other reviews "naw i can't afford an ipod, and i'm sure it'll be fine" yeah NOT.just save up some money and get what WORKS!sansa... you SUCK.
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.
We are also victims of this faulty TV scenario. Purchased the Zenith Z50PX2D 50 in. HDTV Plasma Television almost 3.5 years ago. Paid over $3000+ was told this type of tv (at Best Buy) has a life 10+ years. Experienced a loud pop 2x (almost equal to the sound of car backfiring) and the picture goes blank. Was told by a tech that it\'s possibly the Y or Z sus. board. This is a common reoccuring prob. with this particular model. These are all faulty parts that NEED TO BE RECALLED! The manufacture should at the VERY least send us replacement parts at no charge and we will pay the labor! Was turned down after numerous calls to customer service.IF THIS TELLS YOU ANYTHING-THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL ON THE [...] SITE!
We were about to get cable internet access and had more than one computer we wished to share that internet with. How did we solve that problem? We bought a Linksys wireless Access Point router and wireless USB receivers for all our computers.Setting up the Access Point was not easy. (If you have Windows XP, it will be very, very easy. We didn't.) After a call to their tech line we were in business. I also had trouble installing one of the USB connectors to one of my Windows ME computers. After installing XP on that computer, it connected right away.Connection is near always 100%, sometimes dipping into 97%. The router is in the middle of the house, and it reaches all computers in the basement and the second floor with perfect connection. Cable speeds are as fast as when the computer was hard wired to the modem.I really do recommend this product to anyone setting up a home network. We're all sharing the internet, printers, and files on our new Linksys wireless network.
Set up disc and in box documentation are absolutely terrible. Tutorial on website is written by a digruntled customer, which is pathetic of Linksys. Horrible telephone help desk - no one was authorized to discuss the product with me and I never received the promised call back from a authorized technician. I wasted a weekend trying to get it going. I hired a professional IT guy to set it up and he gave up on it after a few hours saying that it was simply broken. The music bridge is the worst piece of consumer electronics I have ever purchased. I'm looking into other avenues to run internet radio through my stereo; hopefully another product will have adequate engineering.
Great looking television with good quality sound. Black color content is a little high, but this is a component of any LCD television.Recommendation: Pay extra for shipping! This is a delicate television and you get what you pay for, so to speak
I own this camera for about 1 year. Friend of mine got another. Camera is rock solid but very balanced FEELS as photography tool should. There is nothing cheap or fake about the feel, the box feels all business. This camera never failed, would it be Caribbean dusty beach or freezing chill of Wisconsin. The viewfinder is nice and bright, all controls are so logically placed, all controls are tunable in menu.The image quality is plain terrific! I simply can't describe as it records all this half-toning, endless beautiful variations of the colors...The idea the ISO today is virtual variable and can dance along with aperture and shutter is of genius! I took so many natural light photos with this camera as with no other camera ever.I really appreciate Pentax did not go Canon's way of creating over-saturated and over-sharpened images. The tonal variation are very rich and smooth. This camera is everything most of photographers would need. I printed many 13x19 and they are stunning!It is rare these days to find a camera you can enjoy photography with (not fire gun 'style' shooting in all directions). This camera is an awesome tool that will contribute to LooOOoong hours of enjoying photography.
I read several other review on this product and decided to purchase it. There are a couple of things I would change about it if I could,but over all I like it and would order it again. I like how it prints out your list in categories for easy shopping. No back tracking in the store for forgotten items.
Don't be fooled by the Linksys advertisements for this device. It will connect to USB 2.0 disks, and will connect to 100mb networks, however do not expect that kind of read or write performance from this grossly over advertised device. From our tests, we found that the write speed was about 10mb/sec and the read speed is around 12mb/sec. If you're using this to backup large amounts of data over the network, expect your backups to take a LONG time... You would be much better off purchasing a powered USB 2.0 hub (at half the price of this thing) and plugging it into a machine on your network and sharing out those disks if you need the extra disk space.
I have always liked using the Trackman better than any other mouse. I was so excited when I found this one on your web site, it was cheaper then having to go to a store and buy it even with the shipping and handeling.
These are full length (700 MB) disks that are able to take advantage of today's faster CD burners (my 24X Yamaha burns a full one in &lt;3 mins!). The price per disk can't be bettered, and the quality of the first 50 I got was 100% perfection. Sweet!
This router has a lot of features and configuration options.If you want to get the maximum of it you need to have a wireless card with the same technology, set it to use only wireless N, put it in a good location and play with it's configurations (Transmission Rate and channel).With some transmission rates you will get more speed, but you range of action will be shorter and vice versa.I can watch HD videos (720p) smoothly, but do not expect to stream fullhd with it.For that you really need the old and good cable.
I bought a voltage regulator because I was having problems with my network card connection. Every time there is a thunder storm in my area, the electricity goes out briefly and I would lose my internet connection, sometimes for days. I would need to continually unplug and then plug back in the network card cable attached to my PC to get an internet connection.The power has gone out twice since I installed the APC LE600 Line-R and both times the internet connection stayed up and running. So far this product has worked fine and I'm happy with this purchase.
I apologize in advance that I am able to offer no insight whatsoever into this player's capabilities. You see, mine does not work. This would be much less a problem if Archos' customer support functioned at all. Perhaps in this day and age it is too much to ask, but given what I paid for this device, to say nothing of the money you have to sink into accessories before it will do almost anything, it seems reasonable to ask for more. The only available technical support is a baffling webform on the Archos website, and although they promise a response in two business days, they have never gotten back to me in less than a week.After some fantastically stupid "support", they finally agreed to fix it. I sent it to them, they sent it back and absolutely nothing has changed (it has a bad hard drive or processor, hard to say which) and the problem is obvious enough that they clearly did not QA the thing at all before they sent it back. So now I am getting back on the carousel. Sigh.Many of the opinions on here seem well-considered, so you should certainly believe them about functionality. However, if you buy this and you ever need the company (this is not a $40 disposable player, after all), it will be a sad, sad day for you stretching on into weeks, maybe months.
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.
Sony is famous for it's products breaking down just before the warranty ends and this is no exception. This camera suddenly started flashing a code of E:61:10 and the focus stopped working. To fix it will cost about $170 and is not covered by the warranty (there are scratches on the camera so they assume you dropped it - I didn't). On another note, the included 4 mb memory stick is too low. You have to buy a separate 128 mb stick to take a decent number of photos (Lexar sells one for about $50 that worked fine). If you want a digital camera, save a little more money and get at least a 3 or 4 megapixel and please MAKE SURE YOUR NEW CAMERA IS NOT A SONY if you want it to work longer than a few months!!
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?
While this may not be the absolute fastest reader on the market, it is approximately 3 times faster than my old generic USB 2.0 CF reader and at a price right around $20, it is definitely a bargain. The fact that it also includes Sandisk RescuePro is an added bonus.
This book would be a stand-ou t among pseudo-mediaeval fantasy novels if only for the fact that it has a believable and well-thought-out religion that actually matters, not only to the plot, but to the characters as well. This is not a fantasy where no one but the gullible believes in the gods, and the clergy are all either dupes or villains. (That the gods are, in the context of the novel, quite real, and take a meaningful role in the personal and especially the political conflicts, has its effect here.) The rest of the background is also fairly well thought out, and while what we see is the portion of the world that the characters, limited to the speed of foot and horse and sailing ship, can reach, it has the feel of extending well beyond that.Chalion is a kingdom at about a 15th century level of technology, with some resemblances in its culture and situation to Spain of about that time--dash and also, of course, a great many differences. The Spanish monarchy, for instance, was probably not actually under a curse, however tempting an explanation that may seem.The Castillar Lupe dy Cazaril walks home to Chalion after enduring many months of captivity as a galley slave aboard an enemy ship, and months of illness in a neighboring kingdom after being rescued. Still far too weak to do most of the things he did before his captivity, he is appointed secretary and tutor to the Royesse Iselle, half-sister of the Roya of Chalion. His life at court is enlivened by the fact that the enemies whose treachery let to his being sold rather than ransomed have become the Roya's most powerful advisors, in some ways more powerful than the roya himself.Gradually he discovers that the royal family is under a curse, a curse that is slowly destroying the family and the kingdom. Desperate circumstances lead to equally desperate measures, and Cazaril learns more about Chalion's history, the gods, and what passes for domestic and international politics in a 15th century setting than he ever wanted to know.Very much worth reading, even if there is one glaring coincidence buried in the plot.
I really like this unit. It is user freindly, compact, and durable (i mainly use it in my shop with unfavorable temperatures & humidity), however, it works great and keeps on working. About the only thing it will not do, is allow the user to adjust the sound characteristics (i.e. bass, treble, etc.), but the sound is still good, even when loud, despite not having any sound adjustment options, other than volume.
"Exceptional choice"? I disagree. This is a great, quietdrive with no problems, *until* you put a disk in it. Thenit vibrates hard enough to shake the entire desk. And don'ttry to play an audio CD--it will lock up. The DVDs that itwrites will not play in some drives. I'm still waiting formy refund from Amazon. Don't be like me, find a differentDVD writer.
First off let me start by saying I get lost EVERYWHERE!! It is actually a joke both at my work and my house. I actually got lost driving 2 blocks away and ended up 3 towns from where I should have been.I NEED this thing it was a necessity :)The places I have used this GPS- I live in NH, my kids go to school in Maine and I commute to Boston/Cambridge MA. The Garmin has been great on the highway and in rural areas. It has done well in Boston but it never seems to give you enough notice of when you should turn. I actually had to cross three lanes of traffic and cross a cement median, comming off the Tobin to Charlestown because it didn't give me notice in time. It doesn't realize that sometimes you have to get in a lane a half mile back. Also, comming off the Tobin towards Storrow drive it can't distinguish between that area and the exit for Charlestown , so for several minutes you may think you are going the correct way , but you aren't, but it does re-route you once it realizes it. Other then that and lost reception on the Tobin, (which is no big deal, it comes back on) It has been grea! On the highway it gives you a mile and 1/2 mile notice of turns.It has a detour function which is great!! Sometimes I use it, just to find new ways of getting somewhere. It also will give you directions for both the fastest and the shortest route. It finds a new route when you have taken the wrong exit. You can also store your favorite places so you don't have to type in the address. One thing It also gives you your estimated time of arrival, which is extremely accurate. One other complaint, which isn't a big deal , is that they are still listing some resturaunts as in exsitance, when in fact they have closed years ago. I don't use the feature that often so it hasn't really been a problem.I really think right now this is the best one out in the market.UPDATE!! Went to Vermont and while in Claremont area this GPS took us down 4-wheel trails!! Imagine my honda civic trying to go 4-wheeling. It told us to go down dirt rd's etc and mentioned rd's no longer there. You still need to use good judgement with roads.UPDATE- Older models suction cup's are staying on peoples windshields, and are unable to be removed except with nail polish remover and razor blade. I called Garmin and they sent me out a new suction cup.UPDATE: Used this in San Diego and it worked like a charm! Also used this in NY City. So far the only problems I have had are the logging road in RI incident, Highway tunnels underground ( It loses it's signal and doesn not advance, potentially having you miss you exit. ) Make sure you see where you are going before hitting a tunnel, and some Boston rd's being so close it is hard to distinguish where to turn.UPDATE 2010: Still going strong! Used it to drive to Philly and S.C. and it worked like a charm! I have used several other models and by far this is still my favorite! Hopefully they bring it back!
Despite the fact that these headphones have a 4 star rating, they are not described accurately, nor imaged. The two cushions were loosely attached, and as soon as I opened the package, they fell out. Now I'm stuck with two ear cushions and plastic headphones.The quality is VERY, VERY fragile and hard-plastic; it is of utmost discomfort. It's like putting a piece of wood on your ear, it's that hard. The material in the image looks soft and cushioned; it pierces the ears and hurts you within the first few minutes of putting them on. Not only are the ears hurt, but the top part is hard plastic as well, it hurts the head, even when the headphones are extended.The sound quality is great. The wire/cord is long, that's also good. But the quality of the actual headphones is the poorest of its kind. And the fact that the two cushions were not placed on it properly means I'm refunding it.
I set the WAP up in a matter of minutes. I used this with my linksys switch that I already own and it works great. Anyone that has problems with installation or set up did not read the instructions or has faulty computer equipment. When I added the wireless card to my computers they picked up the WAP signal right away.The signal works great and is strong anywhere in my apartment. Definitely worth using in a wireless architecture.
These are great for having music in another room in your house. Every time I go into my bedroom or bathroom, I am so happy I bought these.
Runs good for me, I just had to up grade video card and i am playing( Diablo 3 ) i also have 2 gigs ram,,,
This is more an indictment of the company behind this product than the specific product. It might work well in the right situations.Please check with APC first before you buy any of their units and make sure that it will support the devices you wish to plug into it. I powered my 350R in today, connected my DLP large screen TV and DTV's DVR into the UPS ports. When I turned on my surround sound processor (which was not plugged into the APC), my TV turned off. I did not expect the UPS to work because it had not fully charged up yet, but apparently the TV was tripped because it was drawing more power and the APC could not handle it. The same sequence does not cause any problems when I plug my TV into my $10 surge strip (which may not really be working anymore it's old). The pathetic response, aftter a long wait from APC's tech support was that 'you know this model does not support a large screen TV'. Yes I was supposed to know that. No more purchases from this company.
Dataplay's product is amazing for the fact you can save almost any digital content.
I loved loved loved my mp3 player. I mainly used it when jogging at the gym. Had it for 9 months and now the volume is going out. Swapped headphones out several times and still bad. Very disappointed!!! :(
I never got the battery until I called to complaint about it. I paid extra to receive in 2 or 3 business days and never got it. It took about 2 weeks to receive. I would like to be refunded for the shipping cost.
We bought this printer after a Salesperson gave it a high recommendation. We were told that the pictures would look like store bought photos. After hooking it up and loading the software we started printing. We were extremely dissapointed! Our pictures were VERY grainy. We tried switching the print option to best instead of normal, which helped but our pictures were still not perfect. The colors looked washed out, even though we were using the HP paper. Also, when we printed borderless pictures it wouldn't print to the end of the paper. We still had a finger width border on the left side(or sometimes it was on the right hand side?!). Maybe this can be fixed, but the software is difficult to understand and we were unable to figure it out. The best pictures were the ones we printed with the border, but it makes the picture small with a LARGE white border. Not exactly store quality! We are returning this printer to buy a more expensive (and hopefully better)one!
This product saved me from purchasing a new camera. This charger charges the battery quickly and is great for travelling. I would recommend this charger to everyone who can use it!!
Poor quality for the money.cannot compare to canon for one third price. Nylon bag thin flimsey. Not worth any thing
We purchased the CX-266 in order to play select mood-music in our law office. The convenience of being able to transfer music to the SD chip - we use a 2gb - and play through the Coby good++ speakers in the hall, enhances the atmosphere of the office. For the cost, it is far the best value I have found. I will buy another soon for my residence.-John C.Charleston, SC
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.
major bummer that this tv doesn't support PAL format. none of my British DVD's will play on my fancy new $1500 set, whereas they played fine on my crappy $400 Advent HD set I got three years ago. I called Panasonic and they said I was hosed. pretty big disappointment, considering this thing is worth more than one of my cars. alas.anyway, aside from that, it's a fine tv. picture quality is astounding. when I go to Best Buy or Circuit City and look at the other sets, I find myself commenting, "Not bad, but mine's better." a rare sensation of post-consumption smugness in a world of constantly outdating technology.
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 agree with the other reviewer - after a couple of recordings, these discs develop defects and will not play. Most of them had to be discarded after recording two or three times. Big disappointment.
I have had this SanDisk for a few months now and am very happy with my order. It was shipped in great condition (in package).
Living in an apartment with weak cable service, this did the trick. I use it with a 1:2 splitter. Plan to try it with a 1:4 splitter to see how well it can do. For the price, it's worth the picture improvement I've seen so far.
Any professional photographer will tell you that a lens hood not only protects the lens but also improves contrast and color sauturation in your pictures. It costs so little compared to the camera that it's a no brainer to have one.
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 was a very good accessory for a 16 yr old boy who just got a Zune. It was a lot cheaper than some others and works well.
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.
Had I not seen so many negative reviews about this router recently, I would not write this review. But for some reason there are plenty of them posted on this site, so this is my $.02 worth.This is a great product from the small details such as instructions, packing, and design to the router itself.Before this, I had a CompUSA 802.11g router that died after three months of less than flawless service. Back then, I thought this was bad, but after my next one, a Linksys, went down during its first week, I recognized that three months is a quite decent life span for this wireless technology, though `wireless' is not really an accurate description as my Dell notebook was not able to connect with either the CompUSA nor the Linksys router.The pre N router worked just fine from the start, and now that my notebook's finally gone wireless, I've gone crazy from happiness.
Good notebook riser, very stable. It is not particularly compact for traveling, but you can't have it all.
The Coby CA-745 works perfect! I bought this specifically because another commenter said this FM Transmitter supported the always clear 87.9 station, and it does! The sound is static free :)
This camera installed with ease und produces a very good picture, though I had the impression, that the picture tends to become a little reddish.
its just what im looking for i have a ford taurus and well it only has a cassette so this works sometimes its static but it works for my needs, its well put together
Good choice for this cost. This noise canceling headphone works very well. I could finally enjoy a movie on my laptop without the constant background noise from the airplane
I bought this Grundig Mini 300 in the "remanufactured" version and I am quite pleased. Cosmetically and functionally, it seems identical to "new". SW and FM reception are very good, and AM is average (probably due to the small internal ferrite antenna). Sound quality from the small speaker is better than expected. I like the old fashioned analog tuner, because you can very quickly scroll through the bands to see what's available. There does seem to be a bit of "station drift", though. I have enjoyed cruising the SW bands, and already and with little effort have picked up quite a few interesting stations---Germany, China, The Netherlands, Venezuela, Spain, etc.If you would like a very small, simple to operate, and well functioning SW radio, this is a good bet. Build quality overall is quite good, and the Grundig Mini 300 has the look and feel of a radio you would expect to cost more. I got it for $15.99 and added another item to qualify for free shipping----a terrific buy.
I have had the sandisk sansa mp3 player for at least a year now and it is still going strong. I have never had a problem uploading or playing mp3s and the battery life is pretty reasonable. I take it running with me all the time. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the radio is pretty weak. However if you only use it for mp3s it is a great little machine.
My Altec Lansing system on my Dell went kaput. I was searching the internet for a Klipsch 5.1 system with NO luck. I found out that they aren't made anymore. In dispair, I didn't know what to do, My son sent me an email showing the Logitech Z-5500. So I bought it from Amazon at the BEST price on the internet !!!Upon hooking it up, I found that it has 6 perifial hook ups IN to the system, optical hookup, etc. The more expensive Klipsch didn't have these! The Sound is GREAT...My computer sounds better than EVER !!! What a Buy, if you're looking, BUY THIS ONE, you won't be sorry !!!!!!!!
If you've ever taken the time to look into what exactly comprises a "THX" certification, then you know that most PC speaker systems wouldn't pass the test. The Z5500 system is THX certified, and there-in lies their excellence. The power and sound clarity of these speakers is phenomenal, but not without a little bit of tuning and setup. The speakers can play at ear-bleeding levels and the subwoofer is huge enough to have neighbors knocking on your door to cool-it. That being said, the beauty is that they sound good at low levels too. I use my setup mainly for mixing down 5.1 surround music. I sit in the "sweet spot" and close my eyes and these speakers transport me to a world of aural heaven. The bass is thunderous, the midrange is stout and the highs are superb. I can conifidently mix and make EQ adjustments without worry that the end result will sound perfect on my theatre system's speakers. I would have gladly paid double what I paid for these, to achieve the level of performance they deliver. Thankfully they're available at reasonable prices. I can recommend these with my full endorsement.
I bought the WAP11 (v 2.2) plus a wireless Linksys PC card NIC and a PCI NIC: all for home use. The WAP setup is pretty straightforward with an excellent Web interface. I set it up with 128 bit WEP encryption and MAC address filtering to provide at least some basic security. I found the signal strength and range to be better than the SMC WAP I had been testing and certainly preferred the Linksys web interface to the setup utility that came with the SMC. My only cricicism of the Linksys unit is its bulk.Although possibly outside the scope of this review, it may be worth mentioning that I'm very happy with the Linksys WMP11 PCI Wireless NIC that I bought as well. It has an actual real antenna that sticks out of the back of the PC and which can be adjusted to get the optimum signal strength. The only problem I had was with the Windows XP wireless networking setup utility doing battle with the utility provided with the one that shipped with the card. I suppose I could have let the Windows-provided utility handle the card but, in the end, I unchecked the box that allowed it to manage the card. This let me use the Linksys utility to handle the setup and things were smooth from then on. Signal strength is excellent - much better than from the SMC PCI card I'd been using earlier. Whether this was a function of having the antenna, rather than SMC's back plastic PC-card type protrusion, I don't know.One more thing, Linksys makes easy work of updating drivers, utilities and firmware from its very well-organized web site. It's worth availing yourself of these updates.
Disappointment is the best word to use in describing this camera. It has nice features with the zoom, self-timer, red-eye reduction, etc., but in the end cameras need to take good photographs and this one doesn't. I found the picture quality to be quite poor-- the colors are dull, not vibrant, especially when taking outdoor shots. The zoom lens also is a bit too much-- when you go to 140, the picture tends to blur. And I should add that the camera shutter speed is slow so you better have steady hands if you buy this one.This camera was a major shock to me. I purchased an Olympus SR70 (I think that's the model) back in 1991 and I never had a problem with it. Plus it took fantastic shots. After 11 years, it still takes better pictures than the Stylus Zoom.
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 camera for all the obvious features. It's a good camera, but it will very quickly give a light that says the batteries are low, then it will keep taking pictures a while. It was sent back to the factory, and was not fixed. Same problem. Just wanted to report this. Not happy with this particular camera.
For less than $50, you can't go wrong with this product. I'm impressed with the quality of this headphone.
Went to (...) after my fujifilm died after 4 months- saw this gamera looks great- has that expensive touch to it only 128 so i thought why not?i take it home read the entire booklet and test things out.. my batteries were low within 10 minutes of testing! this camera eats batteries FAST, all cameras eat them but this is unbelieveably fast!the LCD screen is blurry and pixeled, when you view pictures on LCD its blurry until 5 seconds later it sharpen (i might have gotten a defect but it was the last in stock im not going through hassle)movie feature- awful! when you watch on your computer its INCREDIBLY blurry sound is very low you have to really crank up your speakers.i'm going to go for a sony or samsung.
I bought this unit to get an ATSC tuner cheap and to be able to record shows. Well, it kind of works, but nothing is great. The remote control is terrible. Its credit card sized and gets lost real easy. It also doesn't control much. The television guide is generic and comes from (...). You have to sign in and scroll on the internet with your mouse which is a nuisance to me because it should work with the remote, but it doesn't. You can't even click on a show and go to it. The remote control has to be directly in front of the box to work, also. This unit is cheap and you get what you pay for. I thought it would pause and rewind live TV, but it won't for me. There are so much better products than this out there so pay a little more and be much happier.
I really love this player. I have downloaded books from net library, loaded photos and added music from my cd collection (isn't as advanced as my ipod in features for music) and recorded tv shows with the greatest of ease. It does every thing it claims to do. Now if it lasts over the long haul, (I have only had it for about 1 month) then it's the best device overall that I have purchaed because of it's versatility. Only time will tell, but right now I love it and think it was well worth the money. Hope this helps others when thinking of purchasing one, no other device I could find seemed to do all these things with the same ease for this price. Good luck if you purchase one because like I already said if it lasts (reasonable length of time, say 3-4 four years even, I will be happy.
I have been looking for a case like this for a while and was disappointed with the Shoreline product. The idea of keeping the laptop inside the case makes a lot of sense. However, Shoreline doesn't meet the standard that has been set in the market. After buying this case and disliking it, a friend told me about a company called TEKSTYL. Apparently they are the innovators and originals behind the "stay-on" laptop products. I spent a little more money for a MUCH better case. Trust me, all though not that well known, TEKSTYL cases are the best! Tekstyl.com
After checking with the Manufacturer to ensure that the ear-buds were the 0 to 20K hz response type, I anxiously awaited their arrival. Already having a set of ear-buds of the same type that were purchased earlier that really were 0 to 20k, I had something to compare the new ones with when they came. Big disappointment. The sound quality on the new package was nowhere near the advertised range of 0 to 20K, and the overall impression of their sound clarity and color was 'muddy' at best. For a company that has the ability to produce an outstanding product, these were a great disappointment, and cannot be recommended at this time.
SO this should be a fairly simple review.+ Fits my Rebel XT just like it says it does.+ seems sturdy never had one break- Falls off easily. I'm not sure if this is the eye cup or the way its attached to the camera. But still its annoying to have to replace it cause it falled off.
Ive always found lexmark printers to be higher quality than the rest within the same price range, yes the cartridges are costlier, but they are the EASIEST to refill bar none, and not at all messy! just get a refill kit, you can fill a cartridge 7 times, no problem. As regard this being cheaper at walmart, add tax, and realise that amazon provide this with free shipping, plus get the USB cable with it while you order (for 3x cheaper than walmart)and you realise youve just said something real silly. The ideal printer for people that dont want instant pages shot out to them.Great for the money.Recommended
I bought the TV in November 2006The shipping was free, always a plus. The scheduled delivery date was delayed a little but not as much as Amazon had stated. It took two weeks to arrive. The delivery company Eagle was excellent they brought the TV in the house and unpacked it. They even offered to take away the packaging materials. I decided to keep them just in case there was a problem with the TV I had the packaging to return it.The TV has worked perfectly over the past month. Standard digital cable looks very good and HD cable looks great. There are plenty of inputs however no DVI input.You will want to adjust the color and picture settings to suit your own viewing needs, however this is very easy to do. I found the manual well written and easy to follow.I have not used the internal speakers so I can not comment on them.If you are looking for a plasma TV I would highly recomend this model.
Bought this unit to play music and take calls from my iPhone 3g wirelessly and it performs those tasks flawlessly. All for 100 dollars less than retail stores price on the unit. Very happy. Easy set up and configuration. Didn't even need to read the manual.
I got this battery charger to augment a few older models I already own as ... I now have two vehicles (motorcycles) which came with gel batteries. The transistorized circuitry is much quieter, no EMI or RFI interference from it and it seems to be doing exactly what I bought it for.Quiet, easy to use and hopefully efficient. While it is a bit larger than the illustrations showed, it will still be packed for longer tours. And ... I'll be getting at least two of the wire on, plug in pig tails for some other bikes.Nice unit. Good price and delivery was spectacular (how do they do that?)
All this bottle needed to do was get the crud out of my computer keyboard and laptop - it did so admirably. Cheap and it works - perfect.
Setup is from satelite reciever in living room to small TV 60 feet distant in kitchen.Took me several attempts to understand setup. But even for a senior customer, (1936 vintage)the product explaination was relatively simple. The antennas did not operate when pointed toward each other (required different positioning). However, when the correct position was found, the equipment operates quite satisfactorly. The microwave (in the kitchen) did scramble the signal, but that was noted in the instructions.Would definitly recomend this product.
No moving parts (hard drive) to wear out.Written instructions a bit lacking for my generation but once I figured out how to turn on all the Icons, I was in business.I mounted my 510 on the floor hub between the seats on a piece of Plexiglas slipped between the heater and carpet. Ran the remote antenna around the dash and hid the wire in the cracks.I use the audio directions more then the visual map.First trip was from Northern Indiana to Central Florida. 510 had two Street options of US 27 Florida and I picked the wrong one. I realized it when I got close to my destination; punch in the other US 27 and bingo arrived at my parent's winter home.Love the estimated time of arrival. Trimmed two hours off on the way down and 3 hours on the way back.On the return trip we were running low on gas. POI told us a gas station was three miles ahead. Wonderful.Second trip I took the train to Chicago. Spent the day with the Daughter. I'm driving her car back so I attached the 510 to her windshield and it took me straight home!Third major trip. Loaned the 510 to my Son and he use it to drive to his sister in Chicago. No problems.For the amount of street data that is need and the thousand plus calculations it made for the Florida trip, I was amazed at how accurate it was!
wow, this lens pens is really great. My lenses have fingerprints on them and it just takes them away easily.
I bought this monitor in December, 2004. Initially it works fine. But I noticed that the power can not be turned on sometimes. I tried several times, and it worked. Then about one month later, the monitor would never work again. There is no contact information on the product box neither on manual, I contacted the amazon and got a support phone number.TRG (aka Corian)Telephone: 1-703-533-8555However, when I called this number, the company is not the manufacturer and the lady who answered the phone said she got a lot of phone calls on the same issue that happened to me.Amazone did not even have a correct manufacture contact info!
Nice fast delivery. The package was intact. Nice equipment, except for one side of the stand sticks when trying to raise the height. But I think maybe some WD-40 might help. Nice quality for indoor shooting. Would definitely need weights or sandbags for outside shooting. A little top heavy when raised to the max. height. In spite of these minor issues, overall it is a wonderful item for serious amatuers who don't want to spend alot of money.
Am an IT person and just wanted a good working mouse. Asked around and this was the one recommended. So far it has met all my requirements. Sensistive index button, extra buttons, high sensitivity, work on any surface. The variable weight thing is a bit much, but I won't complain. Only thing I didn't like was the very stiff cord. Not sure why they did that. The Internet price makes it a best deal. I would definitley recommended this one for any serious user.
I can't describe this MP3 with words "great"It's more than great.It fits my pocket, and it's music quality is great.My sister and I bought this incredible MP3 with doubts but, it is more than great.If somebody is considering buying an MP3, I strongly recommend to buy this iRiver.Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Now that I have one, don't know what I ever did without it!
SEE 3.1X MAGNIFICATION IN COMPLETE DARKNESS!This advanced Night Owl Optics monocular has an on-boardinfrared illuminator that lets you see in complete darknesswhile moving through the night undetected.Imagine getting a 'daylight view' of things over 1000 yardsaway on dark, moonless nights.You could keep a watchful eye on your home or business, spotgame, bird watch and much more.The Night Owl Optics Discovery Titanium features a powerful3.1x image magnification infrared illuminator and a tripodadapter within a body frame in a stylish titanium finish.The Night Owl monocular sports an ergonomic design with soft-touch, control buttons for power and IR indicators.The Discovery Titanium Monocular is equipped with standard five-element glass ocular and an objective assembly that includes acondenser lens for brighter images.Who's out there.....thieves....wildlife....your daughter's boyfriend?Get this Night Owl night vision monocular and findout!Features Include:Top quality all glass opticsIntegrated infrared illuminatorSoft-touch control buttonsPower & IR indicator lightsCompact ergonomic design that comfortably fits in your handStandard 5-element glass ocular & objective assembly thatincludes condenser lens for brighter imagesCompact design & styling in a titanium finishPowerful built-in IR illuminatorTripod mount3.1x image magnificationField of view: 628 ft/1000 ydsPowerful built-in IR illuminatorPadded carrying case includedRequires 2 AA batteries (not included)Model No: NODS3TWeight: 3.5 Lbs.
This camera has many interesting functions like wireless and touch screen, and it's good at taking big scene like the sea. The color of the pictures is heavy, so the picture may looks a little "powerful". The shortcoming is the machine is of some too heavy, and slow. In short, it's worth the price.
I bought this camera about 10 months ago, as we were expecting a baby. We have used it repeatedly for pictures of the little guy, and it is great to know if you "got the shot."Several weeks ago, we tried to take a picture of the three of us using a self-timer...and couldn't find that feature. I never asked anyone, but rather assumed that a camera with all the other capabilities of this camera would have a self timer. Perhaps it does and we just haven't figured it out yet.Anyway, my only wishes for improvement of this camera would be a self=-timer and a faster shot cycle. Often I am waiting for the camera to get ready before I can take the next shot.For the money, we are very pleased with this camera. Go buy one for yourself and see what great pictures you can take.
I bought this product because our cable man recommended it. I live with two other guys and we have a total of 5 computers hooked up to the internet through a cable modem this router and a 12 port hub. This unit was extremely easy to set up and has been running without a hitch for 4 straight months. We turn the router off at night and it does not lose its settings or need to be reconfigured. It has a firewall built in and that is all the protection we use. I don't think we have had any intruders, but I am not 100% certain. This is also a great price. We looked other places and in stores this router goes for near $. GET IT!
Only just got it up, but WOW. Looks great, works fine (so far) and best of all--will keep the time right. So I can get to places on time. One caveat, not a negative one--know when you first put the battery in you'll think the clock possessed as it starts to look for the signal to set its own time. Yes very smart little thing that it is. Having the humidity nice for asthmatics, who keep houses to a comfy level--and looks really really good.
I have been a telecommunications specialist for almost fifteen years. I do everything from earth stations to VSAT to microwave to routing and switching. I read the reviews and saw most complain about the size of this bag. It took me a while to order this bag because I don't like paying money to advertise for a company (Paladin is emblazoned on the side). I put that aside, took the chance on the size complaints and ordered the bag. Just got it today and it is perfect for me. It holds all hand-held test equipment, crimpers etc. that I usually carry -- those items that I need on my first line of troubleshooting or repair. The longer I am in this game, the less stuff I need. This bag fits the bill and organizes everything wonderfully.To help anyone decide if they want to order or not, I offer these approximate measurments in inches -- inside is 10.50 deep x 8 x 7. There are three velcro closed pockets inside, two on the outside and one zippered on the outside. A model 3449 Plano Box with five compartments is included (6.25 x 3.50 x 1). Additionally, there is a removable inner tote which is included (it is what I call "Paladin Orange"). It's approximate inside measurments are 6.5 deep x 6 x 4. The inner tote has adjustable compartments. A bit pricey but a nice bag over all. I am happy with it.
This works great. I have this installed right where the cable 1st comes into the house. MY HD TV's are in a remote building on the property. So the cable runs through this then 2 splitters then at least a 100' cable run then another splitter then finally one to the TV and one to an HD box. I could not get the HD box to work before using this, now the HD is nice and sharp. And my other LCD is hooked right to the coax and the picture on that has greatly improved now. It even came with everthing needed to install it.This unit is bigger than I thought it would be. I expected something the size of a normal 1 to 2 splitter. This was more like 5 or 6 of those in size but no big deal.
This is a great camera! I reviewed digital cameras for months before deciding on this camera. I bought it for it's zoom power and high MP. I have yet to learn most of the features, but I've been doing great using the auto mode. It's a large camera, not one you can stick in your purse or pocket. But if you want a high zoom camera that takes great shots, it's worth the bulkiness!
Very very easy to get stuck, and get very very hot very soon, very noisy
The 3.5mm coupler works perfectly fine. I have not had any problems connecting it to me headset. I use it to connect my headset to my TV for Xbox live. Plus you can't go wrong with the price. The shipment was pretty fast and within the excepted date. Overall this is a good product.
I've only had this thing a couple days but i am extremely pleased. The sound quality is great. If you have a cd burner your a fool if you buy an MP3 player over the Expanium.The good: Hundreds of songs on one cd. I put about 13 albums on one cd (700mb),they were ripped at 128 kbps. The sound quality is excelent and plenty loud which from what i understand can not be said about many MP3 players. This thing works with both 650 mb and 700 mb cds and the shuffle works over all albums(in order to organize your music the player allows you to place your songs into separate folders which it refers to as albums: eg. If you have a bunch of Doors songs you place them in a folder labeled Doors etc.). The player reads songs and &quot;albums&quot; in alphabetical order. Don't use characters other than numbers i wasted a couple cdrs before i figured out the player wouldn't read the songs with symbols in them.The Bad: Buy a nice pair of headphones b/c the ear buds that come with the player are horrible. The LED display could be made darker/easier to read. When the player is laying on a table its fine but when you look directly down on the player the display looks faded. It can't read ID3 tags, which means it won't siplay the name/artist of the MP3 song your listening too. When used in a car with the tape adapter there is a fant hiss if you turn the volumn up, I'm not sure if this would be corrected with a better tape adapter or not; but given the quality of the headphones I would imagine if you bought a high quality adapter the hiss would disapear.Overall: Its cheaper than the MP3 players out there. MP3 players usually offer 64mb with the ability to expand dependent on you willingness to buy flash cards(expensive), the Expanium offers you the ability to use 650-700 cdr/cdrw (cheap). So if you have a CD burner and your a big music fan then having 11 hours of music in your player is all you need to hear. I recommend highly.
This was my first pair of binoculars. I bought them to watch the wildlife on our property. The carrying bag is a little snug and it would be nice if the lens covers were attached in a way to prevent loss, but they are easy to focus and not too heavy.
This product was an excellent buy. The cables are of good quality and transmit the signal without any noise. Highly recommended.
Tv is Sharp Clear, Great Quality! If needed I would purchase again! Works great with my Dish Network
I am pleased with Amazon and this purchase. It was delivered in just a few days and was as represented. We Love celestron telescopes. I have several and purchased this one for my son as a christmas gift. Havent had first light with it yet but I am lookin foward to it. Thanks to Amazon. Very happy.
I've got 3 of these in the family. "Inherited" one at work from someone who said "it didn't work" (he didn't load the driver, or follow any other instructions) and it worked so well, saving so much time and wear/tear on connectors, that I bought one for each of my college daughters. 3 yrs ago I paid twice this price -and found it worthwhile.
I have been very pleased with this product. It comes as "advertised" with cables, instructions, ear-buds, case, charger. The sound is excellent (with earbuds or connected to a speaker). Operation is easy and the instructions are very helpful. Downloading music, other mp3 audio files (books) and audio books from Audible.com work easily. Battery life is excellent (once you charge completely two or 3 times). It is small, easy to carry around and, tho I have been a bit paranoid about carrying it around since it is a hard drive device, it seems very sturdy. The "scroll select" wheel works fine as do all the other buttons.The only issue I have is with technical support. I had some problems getting Audible Manager to recognize the device so that I could download audio books (initially-these problem has been fixed by working with the tech support from Audible.com! They were very friendly and helpful and we got it to work).All in all, I am very pleased with the device and glad I purchased it.
This webcam is fine...works well...priced well...now my children and grandchildren can enjoy seeing my face from anywhere in the world.
This appears to be a quality cable, better than I expected for the price. The price was great. Have been using the cable about a month and no problems.
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!
These are great wireless speakers. We use them as an extension of our Bose radio and place the speakers out on the deck, back yard, or just carry one to any room in the house. They work great if you want to turn the sound off of the Bose (in our case) and just have sound coming out of the speaker(s) wherever you place them. We used to move the whole Bose set up outside but now we just carry the speakers out there.
I have to agree with the other reviewers if you plan to do extensive printing with this printer. I use an HP 2550L networked through the Airport Base Station to serve as my high volume (but still rather slow) printer for my all Mac network.The 3930 is used for the occasional task such as photo and detailed graphics printing. It's ease of set up and use, small size and low power draw make it easy to use with whichever Mac that needs it.I'm impressed enough with it that I am ordering a second 3930 to travel in my 18 wheeler. I have a small AC inverter to supply power, a Mac PowerBook G4 1.5 GHZ and a Canon Canoscan Lide 25 USB powered flat bed scanner. Add my internet connection through the bluetooth in my Nokia cell phone and PowerBook and I have a complete office on the road. (I can connect to my office WAN, FAX in and out via the internet and I don't get lost due to the GPS tied to a map program in the laptop.) The 3930 is a perfect compliment for a compact office that transfers the big jobs to the home or office, or as an occasional use printer.BTW: Walmart carries the cartridges at a good price, which makes them readily available when you run dry in the middle of the night.
This drive seems good so far. We're using it primarily for document storage and backup. It has a lot of storage space and I doubt we will ever fill it. Any complaints from other reviewers about noise should be ignored, it's quieter than most desktop computers.Well, I guess I was wrong. After about 10 months of using this drive only a few times per week, it started having problems. The drive will turn itself on when the computer is hibernating and even when it is completely disconnected from the computer. I try to turn it off by holding in the power button for 5 seconds like the instructions tell you to do but it doesn't always respond and usually takes at two times doing that to turn off. Sometimes it will turn itself on again right after I shut it down and it takes several tries to get it to shut down.We've had other problems with it as well. The computer will not always register the drive every time you plug it in even though the drive is connected and the power button indicates that it is getting power. The drive will repeatedly spin the disc at high speed and then slow down as if it is attempting to read something or function properly but it does nothing. We are lucky to get the thing to register on the computer long enough to access the data we have stored on it so I'll be lucky if I can recover my information the next time I use it. I purchased a Seagate Freeagent external hard drive about a month ago and it seems to be a much better drive so far because everything has worked well and it doesn't make any of the noise that the My Book does.
Fast delivery of the product, & in good condition. I would definitelyuse this seller again!
I wanted this Palm to be so much more. I guess I was expecting it to be a handheld computer and unfortunately it's not much more that a color personal organizer.My only other complaint is that there is no control over the display (brightness, contrast) that was there is earlier models.
I just received and immediately sent back my Onkyo TX-8222 receiver. I connected everything, plugged it in, and turned it on. After two seconds, it turned off. When I turned it on again, it crackeled and popped, then shut off. I went through this scenario about a dozen times. I called the Onkyo support line and waited on hold over 45 minutes before hanging up. In the troubleshooting section of the manual, it instructs the user to unplug the unit for an hour, then try again, when this happens. I did this twice, but the unit still would not remain on. I will try another brand.
I couldn't believe that the item arrived so quickly - it was in my hands 3 days after ordering! Not only did this antenna make my TomTom Go 700 work like new again, it was by FAR the best price I had found anywhere! Don't even think about it - if you need an external antenna for your compatible TomTom, buy it here!
I'm on my 3rd Cruzer Mini now, after one died and cannot be recognized after 3 months of use, and its replacement gave me the "Insert Disk" message that other people have seen.Hits: small, slim design, fits in tight spaces, needs only LOW power and can be chained off an USB Hub. Good RMA policy & tracking process, though my first replacement was slow in coming, but the 2nd came in decent time. It comes with replacement plastic caps should you lose the original, though the replacments are just as easy to lose.Misses: Silly necklace-thing that came with it, durability & long-term reliability. We'll see how long this will last. Performance is lower than some competitors.Take Away: We'll see whether the Cruzer will outlast its warranty or not. SanDisk probably lost money on me with the holiday rebate and the 2 RMAs thus far.Advice to all: whether you have this or any other USB Flash Drive, MAKE BACKUPS!!!
I looked at many brands including Sony and Canon. I liked the idea of having the docking station that I just plug the camera into and can view easily on my TV. It also uploads the pictures very easily and the software that comes with it works great. I can easily have it email the pictures automaticaly or have them displayed on a web page automaticaly. I can't wait to get my new HP printer to print off some pics.I had actually bought a Sony camera for the same price and returned it to buy this one. The Sony was only 3.1mp and had only 2x optical and 3 way digital zoom. This has 3X optical and 7X digital zoom. The other big advantage for the same money is that this one captures sound when I take a movie clip and the Sony did not. I also found the memory cheaper with more choices than the Sony.Overall I am thrilled with my choice.Enjoy!!...
I'm not a computer geek, but I bought this memory chip, it took me five minutes to install and it has worked just fine. Just remember that you have to remember you have to but them in pairs for them to work properly in your computer.
I've been looking for a chique laptop bag for quite sometime now and this one is everything I was looking for. It's beautiful, very fashionable and practical. Spacious enough to keep your papers organized next to your safely covered laptop and has a very nice detachable wristlet for a charger/external hard disk/mouse...etc. There's even a pocket for your cell phone or PDA. As for the exterior, that's just amazing. The croc texture gives the bag such elegance. Fashionistas will definitely fall in love with this bag. I know I am!!
this is a great portable cd player- i'm 29 & i love it- hello kitty's face is so bright & cheerful, the sound rocks & i've dropped it & it keeps on playing!it has an anti-skip mechanism that works a lot better than the "grown-up" brand name discman's i've had & did i mention how cute it is????i gave it a 5 star educational value, because if you're buying this for a child you could fill it with great books on tape and/or wonderful music.i highly recommend this to hello kitty lovers of all ages!
got this cable from sfplanet but i don't see the lable inspiretech anywhere and no documentation proving this is infact a 1.3b certified cable. i get ok picture on 720p but on blue-ray playback (1080p) its really horrible. i get sparkles. im returning mine and going for the expensive ones, i think its worth the headache.
Although these felt absolutely tiny in my hands, the sound produced is great. I don't quite understand how they are priced so low and actually work this well. I don't find any particular range being overshadowed by another and I am still pleasantly surprised by the range and depth of the music coming through them.I primarily use these while listening to Pandora on my phone so the cable length is not an issue. However, when I plug it directly into my computer, which only sits behind the monitors, the length seems a bit short so keep this in mind.
I got a great deal on this player, normally 180 dollars, I got it from amazon for 120 after rebates. It was very easy to set up to your computer with the provided software. Or, if you want to you can sync your entire music library to your mp3 player with a few clicks of your mouse through windows media player.The only problem I had was getting used to the scrolling feature. It is a little too sensitive, but if you turn the sensitivity down all the way, you can get used to it fairly quickly. You can also upload your own pictures and save them as a background screen, a neat extra feature. Very customizible playlist creator, and a good search feature is provided, search by genre, artist or track. This player automatically rearranges all your music in alpahbetical order too.If I had to do it again I would in a heartbeat, this is a great little music player, and it is pretty small for 20GB of hard drive space, a little bigger than the size of a deck of cards.
Got this for my 30GB zune. I wanted a dock to hook up the Zune to my stereo system. It sits nicely in the cradle and I can run the remote and see the Zune from a ways away. Nice use for my Zune which is a little big to carry around. My package also came with a gear bag. Everything works, nice quality cables. Battery in remote worked also.
I received the brown zune as a christams present. I have been blown away with how well this things works. I had an Ipod previous, but I love the Zune. I am looking forward to the updates they give to zune. PLEASE PLEASE MICROSOFT INCLUDE PODCAST SUPPORT!!! I am now a ZUNE Fan!
I bought this mobo after my DFI lanparty UT died in a matter of a week or so, because of chipset problems.. So i said screw DFI.Installed this baby and everything was working from the first boot, i'd recommend this Mobo to anyone!
Great speaker, super sound, you'll love it. Bought two by the pool and they are fantastic.
We've used an HP OfficeJet G85 for almost 9 years now.It cost around $400 new.It has held up well, although sometimes it gets paper jams or grabs more than one sheet of paper.But this review/rant is about the HP c6578a tri-color ink cartridge.The price of replacement cartridges has gone up 50% in the past couple of years.I guess HP is/has End-Of-Life'd the cartridge, which is sad becauseonce these cartridges are no longer available, and I seem to get lessthan 5 refills per cartridge before one fails, we will be forced tobuy another printer/scanner/fax with document feeder and this behemothwill become landfill fodder.And HP, what's the big idea of half filling some cartridges...so you can sell a full one as "XL" at an inflated price?Because of these shenanigans,an HP printer will not be an "automatic choice" when we replace the faithful G85.
I WAS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO WAITED A WHILE TO JUMP ON THE MP3 PLAYER BANDWAGON FOR THE PRICES TO GO DOWN. WITH THAT SAID, THIS LITTLE GUY WOULD HAVE BEEN WORTH THE 30 MORE DOLLARS! I JUST GOT IT TODAY IN LOADED ALL MY SAVED MUSIC WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. HERE'S THE BEST PART...NO BATTERIES! IT CHARGES (PLUGS INTO COMP. USB) WHILE I PLAY IT ALL DAY @ WORK! THEN WHEN I TAKE MY BREAKS IT IS FULLY CHARGED! LOVE IT! I MAY SUBMIT SOME PICS BUT JUST SO YOU KNOW IT HAS THE SHAPE OF A CREDIT CARD BUT IS AS THICK AS MAYBE 3 OR FOUR CARDS.****************************************Thought I should add an update to this review.I ended up having to send this back becauseit stopped working a few weeks after the purchase.I ended up buy a Creative Zen Micro and was verypleased with it...until it stopped working as well!Luckily it croaked in less than a year so I wasable to send it in for fixing and/or a replacement.*****************************************
Its a fine item for checking the amount of power u are usingand to wake you up on the amount that certain items are costing u tooperate and can help you locate the vampires in your house.
....a DOA brown Zune.I was given a Zune as a gift and was excited to own my first MP3 player. Unfortunately it was the brown one but oh well, it was free. It took awhile to figure out the software as it was confusing. I have Windows XP Pro and am no slouch with the computer but it was still confusing. They really need to make everything a bit easier to get up and running. Finally I loaded some songs onto it. Decent sound. Ok, maybe this is gonna work out. Then I turned it off. 30 minutes later I went to turn it back on and NOTHING. It would not turn on. Where is the QC from MS?I called a friend of mine who is a bit of a MacDroid. One of the reasons I never considered the iPod is because he constantly raves about it and sometimes he drives me nuts. He always says he likes to reward innovation, not imitation. I was hoping I could "one up him" with something new.So I called him and he brought his iPod over and we put the players side by side. Then he showed me iTunes. The Zune did seem clunky and awkward after sitting next to the iPod. And that software, MS has a long way to go to catch up with iTunes. Yea, it was impressive and looked easy to use.At this point I am done with the Zune. I gave it a shot and it died out of the gate. I am taking it back (hope there is a warranty) and buying an iPod.I have no choice but to give anything DOA one star.Without the backing of the corporate world it will be interesting to see if the Zune sinks or swims.
This D-Link 655 extreme N wireless router was very easy to connect. Once I typed in the necessary information,it was ready to go. Connecting our laptop was equally flaxless. The laptop recognized the D-Link and once I typed in the SSID # it was set. My wife now complains how fast the laptop reacts. Connecting my two TIVO's was a simple matter also. I did have to buy another Tivo brand adapter because because Tivo would not accept the netgear adapter I had been using.I'm running the D-Link with an HP Pavillion Elite m9280f which has built in 80211N. I am very pleased with this router and would definitely recommend it.R.Sease, Mesa Az
after reading the negative reviews, I've done extensive testing with this unit. I've had absolutely zero problem under any test scenario I can think up.I'm quite pleased with the thing.
Our 3 teenaged boys received MP3 players for Christmas (not Sandisk's). My husband decided that he would like one. After checking out all the various models available and reading the customer reviews on Amazon, we decided to go with the Sandisk 512MB. He has been very happy with it. I borrowed my husband's a couple of times and decided to get one for myself, especially when the price had come down 15%! I have been very happy with it. I have more than 240 songs on it, with room for plenty more. I would definitely recommend it to others.
This radar detector looked promissing and the reviews seemed positive, especially on its predecessor, the 880. What Bel has done is make this one more sensitive, which sounds like it will pick up more cops but all it does it pick up more falses. Its an analogue detector meaning it will go off when anything analogue and digital comes into its beam, cell phones, towers, and especially OTHER RADAR DETECTORS...I had it for 15 days, detected one cop, and it did a good job, but it was way too annoying and would have many sudden KA alerts that were bogus...I now own the 950, a digital detector, and I am much more satisfied...
This is a physically beautiful unit, which should win awards for design. You can't judge a book by its cover, though, and I find myself a very disappointed user of the iMP-400.First, the unit recognizes none of the mp3 CD-R's I recorded on my G4 Mac's SuperDrive (under MacOS 9.2), even those these are easily read by my Kenwood CD player in my car. Second, often, while playing an audio CD under non-jolting conditions, the player just stops and does nothing. I have to select another track on the CD to get it going again, and then select back to the track the player had originally stopped on. Third, the remote unit is very difficult to 1) see, because of the microscopic size of the characters on the LCD, and 2) operate, because it is almost impossible to not inadvertently push a button while clipping the remote onto or off of your clothing.On the positive side, the iMP-400's FM tuner is the only digital unit I have encountered that will tune to a frequency that ends in an even number (e.g., 90.2 megahertz). This is important for those who watch TV in health clubs that have wireless audio transmitters, which are usually tuned to even-numbered frequencies so as to not interfere with broadcast FM stations, which always have odd-numbered frequencies.The sound quality of the unit is very good, but to get it you have to spring for some nice occlusive ear buds (...). The headphones that come with the iMP-400 don't sound good at all.I found the manual to be very well illustrated, but the text is way too sketchy and obscure. To figure out how to do something simple, I have to read the page over several times. The battery charging function is very weird. Instead of just plugging in the unit to charge the battery, like every other device I have ever owned, you have to 1) turn on the unit, 2) push the Stop button to put it in charge mode, and 3) select whether you want to just charge the battery, or charge it after completely discharging it.
Easy to use, large screen, the image rotates when you rotate the camera when you're reviewing it for enlarged viewing, viewfinder is great for those time of bright sunlight when it may be difficult to see the screen. Great photos, excellent quality. get the larger photo card so you can use the larger quality photo size and store more photos...
Bought this a long time ago before I bought an HDTV. I had been using bunny ears and a digital converter box on an old analog tv and got all the over-the air channels w/o any issue. Plugged this into my new Samsung LED and now only receive 2/3 channels, and they skip out and lose the signal on a regular basis. No fidgeting with placement or directing the antenna helps. This is a complete waste of money. Wish I could return it.
My husband and I are DIY'ers, so our entertainment system has a lot of different pieces that all play through each other, and for every function except listening to the radio, more than one piece has to be turned on; even for listening to the radio there was more than one button-click, as we had to turn on the stereo and switch it to the tuner if radio wasn't the last thing we had used.A couple of years ago when we had four separate remotes we decided to try one of the cheap universals (I think we paid $30), and it didn't work at all so we took it back pretty quickly. After moving into a new apartment we decided to drop our cable and just get an over-the-air signal, so we were down to three remotes: TV, stereo, and DVD. But now that we have the digital converter box, we're back up to four. Then hubby also hooked up his Xbox, which didn't add a remote, but added yet another function.So to watch the TV once we got the converter box, we had to:-Turn on the digital converter box-Turn on the stereo-Switch the stereo to TV/Sat if it wasn't there already-Turn on the TV-Switch the TV to Video 1For a grand total of 4 or 5 separate button presses on three different remotes.The Logitech universal remote only cost about twice as much as the crappy one that didn't work, and it costs at least half as much as all of the big, expensive models. I'm sure that paying $120+ would have gotten me a better remote than this one, but for $60 I have zero complaints. My hubby had no problem setting it up; once he had done the online thing, everything worked perfectly, with only one button click to start doing any of our system's functions, and no annoying switching modes on the remote.One small quirk was that if we tried to go from one function to another without turning everything off in between, the digital converter box wasn't turning off and on correctly, so it got out of phase with the TV (so it was off when the TV was on and v/v). However, the remote can also "learn" from other remotes, and after playing around with that for a bit and going back online, everything now works 100% perfectly. "Play Game" is even a function for the Xbox! There is nothing I would have gained from buying a more expensive remote than this one, except for maybe ten minutes of setup time, and that's certainly not worth twice the price.A++ for the Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote!
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!
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.
Works fine but several times per week it lost its mind as the firmware got lost. Sometimes returned on its own after a few minutes, sometimes requires reboot/restart, and once it never came back. Dealer replaced unit, which exhibited similar behavior. Apparently, just my guess, noise (RF, line, Ethernet) got interpreted as bad data and it gets lost trying to process it. New firmware (v 1.07) made it worse. Tech support is clueless, and one of them suggested using a competitors product: NetGear MR814. I have no doubt the WAP11 works well in a quiet environment. Version 2.8 is supposed to be better, they say....
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!
i absolutely love this gps. i shopped around for awhile and finally decided on this one. it was easy to set up and very easy to use. i love that it quickly finds your route again if you make a wrong turn. it doesnt take forever. speaks loud and clear and its light weight. fits right on the windshield. definately would recomment this to anyone for the price that you pay.
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.
This adapter reached farther than the Linksys by a measurable amount, but it is also MIMO while the Linksys was not. Very easy to use and setup. More consistent service than the Linksys too.
This filter kit was given to my son as a gift for Christmas. He says it works great.Thanks for the prompt delivery!
Flash units provide a way to have light on-tap whenever needed to make quality images. One problem is the light can be rather harsh. If a strobe is used straight out of the box, the images do not look very natural and the light is very sharp.By softening the light, shadows are reduced, glare is toned down, and more natural images result. This attachment is one of the least expensive ways to improve your flash photography in one step - just snap it on!It's so easy that it still amazes me that flash units don't automatically come with this "must-have" attachment.Most flashes today are automatic so there is no manual adjustment necessary. It does reduce the distance your flash will reach but for shooting pictures of people, it is unlikely this will greatly affect your meaningful shooting distance.It's made of rugged plastic with no moving parts so you can just put it in your bag with the rest of your gear and not worry about it getting damaged.
When my wife said she wanted a GPS system -- and kept getting lost to prove it -- I spent weeks researching. Magellan... Lowrance... Tom Tom... Garmin. And then dozens of models by each manufacturer. Which to choose? Well, I knew she wanted something easy, something large enough to see but small enough to hide in the car, and something reliable. And she wasn't the type to load and unload maps from a computer. So I read reviews, went to stores, and finally decided that the Garmin Streetpilot C340 was right for her. And it sure is! She loves the size, loves the touch screen, and especially loves the fact that the voice calls out the street names, something that is not available on most other units. (They just say: turn right in 500 feet. But the C340 actually says: turn right on Maple Street in 500 feet.) My only concern about the unit was the negative reviews about the unit freezing and locking up, but the first thing I did was download the software update from Garmin, and guess what, that is no longer a problem purchasers need to worry about. We just came back from a one week road trip and never got lost once! Never had any lockup! And best of all, if we made a wrong turn -- hey, we're human -- the unit immediately recalculated and rerouted us! So I highly recommend this! And it's worth the $50 extra over the C330 because of the street names, and the ability to add a module to get real-time traffic reports. (We haven't done it yet, but my wife is anxiously looking forward to it since she's often stuck in bumper to bumper traffic!) So run, don't walk, to your favorite on-line store -- mine is Amazon -- and get one!
This bluetooth worked well with my Nokia N70 and with my hands free. Very satisfied with the price and performance.
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...
Bought this D-Link DIR-655 to work with a Motorola Surfboard SB6121 router and it works wonderfully right out of the box. We have a desk-top PC, wireless printer, laptop, ipad, and two cell phones connected to it and still receive high strength signals throughout our 3 story hours.I did not have any of the problems some others listed but you should keep one thing in mind - this is a router, not a modem/router combination. So you must use a cable or DSL modem attached to it (see the directions included in the box). If you try to replace your modem with just this router, it won't work. Your computer will show that it's connected to the internet when it really isn't. Just follow the directions, make sure the D-Link's firmware (software) is updated to the latest version and you should be fine.
What A joke . I'm on my third Ipod. The first one the wheel dial failed within like one day. The second one has a bad wheel also ,and it has at the most 30 hrs of use on it. I am waiting for the replacement as I type this. I have no faith in these now .These things are total garbage . I regret ever buying it.Do yourself a favor and get anything but this useless waste of money.Steve Jobs should be personally reimbersing all the peaople who have been inconvienenced and frustrated with this thing.There have been so many problems that they had to have known it before release.To me that is in excusable.I think its time for a class action suit.
This camera is excellent! I bought is two months ago and have taken hundreds of pictures with ease and great clarity. I definitely recommend this camera.
I HAVE MADE AN INVOLUNTARY MISTAKE REVIEW (FOR THE SELLER OF THIS PRODUCT)IN THE AMAZON SHIPMENT STATEMENT THAT I HAVE ALREADY REMOVED.THE PACIFIC BREEZE LAPTOP COOLER IS AN EXCELLENT DEVICE. I USE IT IN MY TOSHIBA 15.4" A205 S4777 AND COOLS FANTASTIC. I RECOMMEND TO PURCHASE THE BEST FANS FOR COOLING A LAPTOP. EXCELLENT PRODUCT THAT IS NOT UNDER THE COMPUTER. PURCHASE IT. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT.......
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.
My microwave oven burned out during a power surge. It is a built--in oven and not very easy to unplug when I am worried about power surges. Now that I use the surge protector, the microwave oven is okay. It survived hurricane Sandy without a problem.
Alesis reccomends using SVHS tapes in a name brand to insure proper operation of your ADAT recorder...Yes I still use my old ADAT machines, they sound great, easy to operate and I keep my master recordings on them even when I upload to a computer. I am greatful that there is still a good supply for these tapes These have worked flawlessly in mine and they are at a good price.
This camera is great. A great buy for the value. Takes awesome shots. Zoom is incredible and oddly very focusable. Great gift!
Bought these after the cord went bad on some Koss UR10 headphones I was using with my ipod while I excercise. To me the Panasonic headphones sound as good or better than the Koss, they also weigh less and are more comfortable,and durable. Only minor negative so far is the cord seems a little longer than it needs to be.
Terrific service and I love the changer. It was received on time. I had the unit installed in my Prius and it is a source of much enjoyment.
I had used a pair of Grado headphones for a long time for listening to music on my computer while I worked, but they were getting old and it was time to replace them. Rather than blow $80 on another pair of Grado's, I decided to go the budget route with these headphones from Sony.To my surprise, these sound almost as good as the Grado's on my computer. There are a few songs where the bass is muddled, but midrange and treble sounds come in clearly. The casing keeps out external noises very well, and the headphones are VERY comfortable. You can wear these things all day long without it being a bother.I give this four stars because of the muddled bass sounds, but considering the low price this should be five stars. Unless you're using them to listen in on high-end stereo equipment, don't buy expensive headphones; get this Sony model instead and use the money you save to buy some additional music.
I've had this laptop for a little over a month. I thought the 256 mb of ram was more than adequate, but bought another stick of 512 and sold the 256 anyway. I honestly didn't see a big improvement in my day to day programs, but there might be benefits to getting the 3225 or 3255.I've used my laptop at simple lan parties, playing CS and UT and it works pretty decently, playable.When on battery, I typically leave my power settings to Max battery, and can usually manage just under 3 hours, I think if I turned off the wireless, I'd be able to hit the 3 hour mark. Max Battery usually leaves the computer running at about 400 mhz, but that's been more than enough for my typical web browsing.My sister has a Dell and for the price, I don't think I ended up too badly, it feels like the Averatec is very solidly built, but maybe because it's only a month old.The wireless works very well also, my friend has a Dell D400, very nice and small, but more expensive. At some places, I could connect to wireless accesspoints he couldn't even see.One night, we got our new accesspoint, one with WPA and I couldn't get it to work with the Broadcom software. I called around 4:00 am local (eastern) and got a personal customer service person to answer my question immediatly.One gripe I had was the LCD. It seems somewhat washed out, especially next to a desktop LCD. It's also difficult to read at an angle (compared to other laptops I've seen), but that wasn't a problem at all, since I'm really the only one that needs to see it.Overall, the laptop had been great, especially for the price paid. 3 USB ports, no unnecessary Parallel, Serial or PS2 ports.
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.
buy only if you are sure do you need this, Works great when you need it
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.
This card is great. I can play all my PC games at high resolution. It is more than enough power to run the latest games. Before buying this card I was severly limited. Highly recommended for those unlucky souls without an AGPort on their PC. Priced at 59.99, this card can't be beat.
I bought mine at CompUSA for $599 after rebates w/ a free printer before Christmas. It has seen a lot of use since. Great for watching DVDs on road trips (although you'll need a DC adapter, the battery won't last for a full movie). Battery life is pretty good though, if you're using programs resident on the hard drive. The only problems I've had have been OS related (but we all know MS sux). Burns CDs fast & reliable. As fast as I expected for a Celeron. Display is not the best I've seen, but is large and bright. The only problem I see going forward is that the display hinge seems flimsy .. close it with 2 hands on the sides... On physical construction, probably not the most solid laptop. Daily laptop users may want to consider different units. All in all much much better than I expected for the price.
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.....
I have been looking to buy a digital camera for myself, and read the reviews for several cameras. I have narrowed the selection down to Canon s400, s50, sd100, Olympus stylus 400, and the Minolta G500. The Minolta G500 appear to be a great buy comparing to the other brands. However, as I searched the web for info on minolta cameras, I found out that the two companies Konica and Minolta merged last year, and Minolta assumed the brand name for all digital cameras produced by Konica. In comparing the Konica KD-500Z and Minolta G500, I found the two to be almost identical. So I am asking the abvious question here, did Minolta simply repackage the KONICA Digital Revio KD-500Z and marketed it under G500. I also read the review on KONICA Digital Revio KD-500Z, and it came out average. I would appreciated if someone has an answer.
Easy to setup - nice speed and I am impressed with the distance. This router came as a gift from a neighbor who had it sitting around but he had lost the install disk/instructions. I installed this in the lower floor of a 3 story house - has excellent reception everywhere except one bedroom located on the opposite side of the house on the 3'rd floor. This is my first wireless router install -- I just plugged it in - reset the router to original factory spec and installed the latest firmware. I got an internet connection almost immediately and the only thing that took any time was figuring out how to dial in the proper security setting. At any rate -- I am not a computer guru and if I can set this thing up within a 1/2 hr or so then it should be super simple for someone who is more talented.
I wanted a case for a bit of traveling. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that I wouldn't use all the time but the price on this seemed fine.I grew up with a mother who was a professional photographer. I looked at her cases that are top of the line and compared them to this. Even though they are built more sturdy, it's not by much. Are you really going to strap this thing in the lap of a crash test dummy?I fit in a Canon XSI with battery grip an attached 10-22mm and still had room for three more lenses and a full flash with plenty of room between them. I still have room for at least one more lens or maybe two and I can make pockets for other smaller items.I couldn't be more pleased with this. I ordered from 47th street photo. One of the many products I have ordered from them and the items are cheap and sent fast. They will get more of my business in the future.This case is perfect for anyone and you can spend the money you save on something else because photographers are never finished buying toys.
If you have a newer laptop it should have a lock slot on it somewhere. This is just another way to help protect your computer and the cable is covered with a plastic coating so it won't damage your furniture. Anything to slow down the crooks is a good idea and may save your computer. I also recommend getting Lo Jack for laptops it is a tracking program for your laptop and they have a high recovery rate.
I'll keep this short and sweet, no techie details here.I've never had trouble with a SanDisk 2GB card in any of the Canon cameras I've used (multiple models). I can't say that about other cards.The SanDisk is reliable, I've experienced no compatability issues and the SD format is my favorite. I've taken extra cards on vacation, just in case, but even though I take lots of photos I never have filled up a card (I regularly upload photos to the computer, though, except when on vacation). If you shoot a lot of video I suppose you could fill a card but you'll probably go through a lot of batteries first.Only complaint is that store clerks don't seem to understand when you ask for the SanDisk brand. I had a Target clerk who got annoyed with me and repeatedly pointed to other brand cards when I asked for SanDisk (apparently she thought the SD format was an abbreviation for the brand but the SD cards are sold by several manufacturers).
This USA made bag is well made. I was hoping to be able to carry my Pentax 18-55mm lens in the bottom of the case and add my Pentax K-r camera with the 55-300 mm attached to the camera, using the padded divider, but the case is not deep enough. I was pleased to know the bag was constructed of waterproof PowerGrid Condura nylon and has moisture-resistant foam throughout. Since I do wildlife photos, these were important features. Zippers and hardware are nice and strong and zippers have a self-sealing nylon coil. The protective flap over the main zipper is a nice feature. Extra storage pocket is nice size. I would have rated it five star if the bag had come with a thicker shoulder pad on the narrow 1 1/2 inch carry strap. It has a thin peace of foam on the underside of the strap where is crosses the shoulder, but more cushion would be preferable. I'll have to buy a shoulder pad as an accessory to make it more comfortable or me to carry. I'm sure I will enjoy this bag for years to come.
This latest ipod is the best one yet. Lets start of with looks. It has a big screen for better showing the ipod titles. i reccomend getting the white version and getting a colored skin. i did that with the blue skin and it looks great. the 30gb has alot alot of memory. it should be able to keep up with ur playlist, unless you have like 30,000 biblical songs. it is very skinny and is comfortable to hold and store. the video playback is very good. the quality of it is actually not bad. the iTunes store sells music videos and TV shows like Lost and Suite Life for only 2 dollars and they turn out really good. or you can put ur own, but you need to download software. podcasts are great and there free. it also has many other attachments, like photo-viewing, international clocks, stopwatch, text file applications and so much more! this is a very good mp3 player, and you won't be dissapointed if you buy it. trust me.
Very powerful and the wall mount makes it very accessible. I like the cord hang-up feature. The mounting screws & mollies could be a little more substantial. Overall the best I've ever owned!!!
Outstanding paper for photo printing. Excellent color reproduction. Luster surface is much better for both color and B&W than the smooth gloss papers.
I recently bought a canon digital camera, and installed the alkaline batteries, that came with it. After 5 minutes, (maybe less), these batteries were goners. Apparently these cameras eat a lot of batteries. So, off to find the recommended NIMH style AA batteries. After stopping at a couple of stores, and getting some sticker shock, I went to the local Wmart, and found this charger for about 12 bucks, with 2 batteries included. I bought another 4 NIMH, (Rayovac), batteries to be on the safe side. This charger is easy to set up, just put the batteries in, and plug it straight into the wall. Charging is usually overnite, it can handle 4 NIMH batteries at a time. It also takes all other rechargables. I found that using this setup, with Rayovac NIMH batteries, my problem was solved. I can now take up to 250 pictures, w/flash if needed, before replacing with another set. I use this camera a great deal, and have only had to change the batteries a couple of times for recharging. A super buy for the money.
I find this printer to be a great value buy. It is very quite, and the duplex printing with hidden paper tray are great. Also the scanner allows you create pdf documents which is a bonus that I wasn't expecting. Overall I am very happy.
The image shows a tape with SP 60 minutes but be sure to read the print -- you are only getting a SP 40 minute tape.
Isn't a device suited for the amateur or brave prosumer.This device is better suited for a certification student instead of someone looking for a well known bargrain priced SOHO firewall. Anyone with doubts or a persistent curiosity and unqualified curiosity about installing this for novice / home use should refer to Cisco's official 501 manual by searching for "63_501qk.pdf" to satisfy their unqualified curiosity.------------NOTES for the CCNA/CCIE candidate------------This is a suitable device for CCNA studies although Cisco ASA replaced the PIX operating system years ago.-The 501 DOESN'T support failover to conduct high availability exercises-The 501 / PiX operating system isn't as accessible like the hierarcharl file system of IoS and CatOS. PiX 501 has two encrypted flash partitions "image" and "pdm". Both are upgradeable but seemingly just to pdm-304.bin and pix635.bin.MD5 checksums:c870b7626bef739f219f4f9a1fa47b53 pdm-304.bin503f6dfc38626652eec90b9658bb30ac pix635.binUpgrading to unsupported versions of the OS or PDM will seem to work while in PiX monitor mode (esc/break during reboot) but will fail checksum verification before reverting back to the included image.The Web interface is the PDM JAVA applet which is incompatible/unsupported with contemporary versions of JRE resulting in frustrating timeouts and hangs over the HTTPS connection. Instead, and per Cisco, tweak your existing JAVA JRE settings to emulate a 1.3 or earlier JRE or just install an configure a 1.3 or earlier version of the JRE in accordance with your OS, afterwards you'll access a fairly robust interface manager which also echo's the actual console command for reference and educational lessons from the console.You will require a console cable if it doesn't arrive at factory defaults.This device isn't easily recoverable like some Linksys or NetGear router with a reset button, it requires an RJ45 Console CableCisco Console Cable RJ45-to-DB9and suitable serial port / adapter on the managing PC.Diablo Cable USB to Serial Adapter Cable Kit for Cisco 72-3383-01. It is fanless quiet and compact, it is less than six inches wide and the external power supply uses a regularTripp Lite P007-006 6ft Power Cord C13 to 5-15P 120V 15A 14Awg SJTpower cord.Resetting a PIX is more than just resetting a switch or router, it requires the PIX Lockout utility and is specific to the version of PiX from 4.x to v8. Cisco's web site offers instructions I've pasted at the end of this review for immediate reference (VERIFY THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVISIONS IF YOU'RE READING THIS LONG AFTER IT WAS POSTED)Even if the reseller states the device comes with "no software", you should clarify that it is absolutely wiped free in the NVRAM since the PIX firewalls included installation CD's and VPN client software and that could be the missing / non included software. If so, those packages are downloadable in revised formats from Cisco's web site.The PiX 501 includes a default web interface manager at 192.168.1.1, it is also JAVA Cisco Device Manager compatible and includes the full featured CLI.FROM CISCO'S WEB SITE / PIX PASSWORD RESET PROCEDURESEnsure the PiX has been powered down for at least 10 minutes. / review these instructions in their entirety before execution:Install a serial terminal or a PC with terminal emulation software on the PIX console port.Verify that you have a connection with the PIX, and that characters are going from the terminal to the PIX, and from the PIX to the terminal.Note: Because you are locked out, you only see a password prompt.Immediately after you power on the PIX Firewall and the startup messages appear, send a BREAK character or press the ESC key. The monitor> prompt is displayed. If needed, type ? (question mark) to list the available commands.Use the interface command to specify which interface the ping traffic should use. For floppiless PIXes with only two interfaces, the monitor command defaults to the inside interface.Use the address command to specify the IP address of the PIX Firewall's interface.Use the server command to specify the IP address of the remote TFTP server containing the PIX password recovery file.Use the file command to specify the filename of the PIX password recovery file. For example, the 5.1 release uses a file named np51.bin.If needed, enter the gateway command to specify the IP address of a router gateway through which the server is accessible.If needed, use the ping command to verify accessibility. If this command fails, fix access to the server before continuing.Use the tftp command to start the download.As the password recovery file loads, this message is displayed:Do you wish to erase the passwords? [yn] yPasswords have been erased.Note: If there are Telnet or console aaa authentication commands in version 6.2, the system also prompts to remove these.The default Telnet password after this process is "cisco." There is no default enable password. Go into configuration mode and issue the passwd your_password command to change your Telnet password and the enable password your_enable_password command to create an enable password, and then save your configuration.
I am very satisfied with the sound of this inexpensive speakers. This is exactly what I was looking for. Buy them, you won't regret it.
After all the years and all the digicams I've owned, borrowed and/or tested, I've come to believe that the Canons are the most reliable of the lot. While this A10 may be an entry level model, it is also in many ways their very best value. It is well built and sturdy enough, not too large to carry easily in a purse (and in fact a bit easier to grip than are the Elph models, therefore making it easier to hold steady), and offers enough adjustable features for 99% of the digital photo takers whom I know. Happily, it will also function nicely in the automatic mode for folks who just want to point and shoot. The combination of an optical 3X zoom plus a 1.3 megapixel resolution is where I think most users will find their "sweet spot" in digicams. The 3X zoom is powerful enough to make itself useful in many non-portrait settings (sightseeing, sports, etc.) and the 1.3 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for computer viewing and storage, emailing, website posting and adequate for printing crystal clear enlargements up to 5" x 7" (and with acceptable results on 8" x 10" prints). Of course, the A10 offers all the expected niceties, such as easy connectability to your PC, good battery options (including disposables and rechargeables) and an almost infinitely expandable memory. Then there is the price; certainly the A10 is down in the APS range. This then is what I would call perfect digicam for the masses, a "volkskamera". No one who gets one will likely be the least bit disappointed.
As a cheap blu-ray player I was not hoping for much. Been having issues with the audio being out of sync with the video. This happens both with surround sound through my stereo and when using the tv speakers with the audio piped directly from HDMI. I'd avoid this one.
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.
Pros: Does what it says.20gb of space.USB 2.0 for fast transfers.$100 at compusaCompatible with mediamonkey and winamp.Easy to use buttons.Seems pretty Sturdy.Cons: Doesn't use m3u playlists or mediaplayer playlists. Can only create playlists using their own software.No cool accessories(although it fits in an ipod carrycase and armband carrier)Ok, so I was thinking about an IPod for the longest time. However, the functionality of these portables is expanding by leaps and bounds and I didn't want to spend $300 buck for something that was going to be outdated in 6 months. Then again, I didn't think I could live with 1GB of space for $100.Then I found this little gem. It's got 20gb, plays mp3s and wma. It comes with its own software to move sound files to the portable over a USB2.0, however, you can also use internet explorer and move files just like it is another drive to your computer. I don't actually use the inoi software to synch my music. I use mediamonkey and it syncs just fine.So, if you have a bunch of files and you want to carry them around to the gym, the office, the car, or just to share with friends. This is your player.If you want to show off to your friends with the latest tech gadget, go spend $400 on an ipod with video that will be an antique in 6 months.Eventually I might buy one of those overpriced gadgets...when they have 20gb of space for $200 and it comes with sattelite radio and a phone, pda, video, playstation and blackberry all in one...that should be out by xmas of 2007.
This product works better then expeced for the price. I use it with my wife who is depolyed and it works great, used it about 20 times now and haven't had any problems.
I'm very interested in buying a Handheld iPAQH3650, unfortunately I have not been able to buy it because there is no availability of this product. Could you please tell me when will you have some available? I had wrote to Compaq and they told me that it has been so succesful that they can not supply the market at the same speed. Please advise about availability.I think this is a great product but to satisfy customers availability is mandatory.Thank you very much for your attention.
I bought this to install in the basement we just finished. Mostly to play music during parties and also to hook into the tv if we have parties for the "big game" etc. so the sound can be broadcast though-out the entire basement. We pre-wired three speaker locations to cover the entire 1500 sq ft.THE GOOD:Very easy to install. Take the little card board template, draw your circle, drill a pilot hole, and cut it out. (I used a fine tooth saw-zaw blade by hand since we had already painted the ceiling and I didn't want it to chip/scuff the ceiling, but a jig saw would have probably done fine. Either way is ok, dry wall is easy to saw. On a ladder I used one hand to hold the speaker and the other to easily make the connections. The connecters are easy to work with one hand. I then just inserted into the ceiling, pulled the screw drive our of my pocket (don't forget to do this or you will be down the ladder with your speaker dangling from wire)... screwed in four screws that snap out and then down the little brackets that hold the speaker snug to the ceiling from inside the ceiling, and inserted the grill (which covers the speaker and the screws). Easy as can be.Another point: circles are easier to install then rectangles. If you are considering buying rectangle speakers, consider how good you are and making things square, plumb, etc. And also consider that even if you are good at it, your drywall installers, even if they worked for a good builder, may not be. So you ceiling and/or wall may not be at right angles to each other. If you install in ceiling close to a wall, or in wall close to a ceiling, you may end up with a speaker that looks crooked one way or another. And even if the walls and ceiling are all straight, it's still hard to stand on a ladder, measure the how far each corner is to your nearest reference point, set the template etc. With circles, these problems go away.Quick wiring tip:1. When you do the initial wiring, make sure you leave enough slack so that the wire hangs and least three feet down lower then the ceiling. It make connecting the wire to the speaker much easier when standing on a ladder to not have to be making the connections over your head. You'd rather have it waist high. So leave enough slack, it easily tucks up into the ceiling when the speaker is installed.THE BAD:2. I mentioned that I wired for three speakers. I bought the "Polk Audio RC60i" Since they come in pairs, I wanted to buy a single 3rd speaker instead of buying a second pair and having one left over. So I made the mistake of buying this product, the very similar "Polk Audio RC6s" for my third speaker without reading enough of the description or reviews. Based on other descriptions, and the performance of the "Polk Audio RC60i" that I did get to work. this speaker probably works fine.HOWEVER, it requires two sets of speaker wire, not one. I of course had one set of wire to each speaker location. I now know that this is both a left and right speaker all in one little package. So it didn't work for me. I ended up buying a second set of "Polk Audio RC60i", and it now works perfectly. So if you do the same, either run two sets of wire or just buy yourself a second set of "Polk Audio RC60i"... The set is not much more money then the single "Polk Audio RC6s" anyway.I am rating this a five based upon looks, ease of installation, and the performance of the sister product "Polk Audio RC60i" that I have installed. I am not going to rate it down because I am a dope and didn't read enough of the description or reviews before buying.Polk Audio RC60i In-Ceiling / In-Wall Speakers (Pair, White)
I got this unit for my birthday, and I've been enjoying it a bunch. Without garmin maps it isn't so fun, but with the metro maps it is really a blast. I like the built in compass feature for geocaching.
It's just as advertised. Dries my hair quickly, folds up nicely and neatly. The retractable cord is great. It's a good purchase.
I'm not an expert, just a guy that learns how to get things done. I leave the why to others. All I know is that I live in an apartment that had grainy TV signal and intermittent internet signal strength. Got sick and tired of my cable company trying to offer me a premier cable/internet package instead of fixing the problem. After purchasing and installing this booster my signal strength went from -7 to +10, and my download speed from 5mbps to 21mbps. That's an average of over 2 megabytes per second download speed (although admittedly I've only hit that mark a few times, due to the limitations of broadband and local traffic congestion, usually it's between .500 MB TO 1MB/S). According to others that's not possible tho, so I guess it's not true. I'll break the news to my modem later tonight and tell it to stop disregarding the natural laws of physics. It'll be devastated.My TV picture is crisp and clear, and I couldn't be happier. Whether for TV or internet, this is the booster to get.
My goal was simple. Use an HDMI out from my xbox / video player to my Panasonic Plasma TV and then use the Optical out on the TV to the Logitech Z5500 optical in. Well wouldn't you know it my TV only Outputs STEREO OPTICAL OUT! Now I will have to buy an Optical Out adapter on my Xbox and swap it out with my digital video player to get true 5.1 sound. Not the logitech's fault but you should be aware of this limitation on most tv's if that is what you intend to do. The logitech is very simple to setup and saves space by eliminating a Bulky Receiver box with a pretty unobrusive control box. Bass is good but testing on 5.1 DD and DTS i did notice some distortion if you crank the Bass full up on the control box. The center channel sond is not as sharp and crystal clear as I'd hope for. Fortunately you can swap them out with standard speakers of your choice since the Z5500 uses standard speaker wires. I was actually more impressed by the sound from my previous 5.1 setup using the logitech x540. Sounds were sharper and clearer with that setup and you could really hear surround sounds clearly. The limiation with the x540 was that it had no Optical In and doesn't use standard speaker wires.
You may notice if you look at my reviews that they are usually raves. This is because I don't really get excited about mediocre products enough to sit and write about them and I usually do enough homework to avoid really bad products all together.I got this case about six years ago and I absolutely love it. I have owned many cameras and many more cases over the years. Sometimes the cases are so ill suited that I sometimes find it easier to just hang the camera on a strap and leave the case behind. However, this case is so perfectly designed that I find it essential. This camera is never left out of the case when not in use and I would always rather carry the camera in this cases than any other way. It really should have been included with camera as a kit.This cases is worthy of a design award, if there is such a thing, for its simplicity, functionality, and beauty. It is a rare thing to see such thought in such a minor accessory. Good job Pentax!
This is the perfect cover for the Zune. It protects it well and fits right on your belt loop. The cover stays closed and is easily accessible for opening. The quality is wonderful as well.
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
Just hooked this up to my new OPPO DV-970HD Up-Converting Universal DVD Player set it to upconvert to 1080I and put in Underworld - Evolution DVD and my jaw just dropped I never saw a better picture anywhere... Pulling out some of my old DVDs to watch again ( star wars , matrix, blade runner... ) Can't wait to play the Playstation 3 in 1080p.
I purchased these headphones for my son who uses headphones continuously while using his computer. He previously had some long term Yamaha's. Since he is also a musician, I decided to surprise him with some high quality mid priced headphones. He was "blown away" by the difference & of course likes them a lot. Another big plus, is they block external noise really well, even when not listening to music. A big selling point was the lifetime warranty that Koss provides. Awesome all around.
Works great with the Toshiba RS-TX20, The set upis like any other series 2 Tivo DVR, quick and simple.
yes it seems really expensive for a radiobut with the features and the build quality it totally deserve it
These cans beat out the Bose quiet comfort 3's and the Beats Pro for my love.Pro's: extremely lightweight and comfortable for long listening. Clear crisp sound which doesn't sound muffled. Gets better with an amp. Left and right audio seem spaced out.Con's: long cord annoys me a bit when traveling. They require an amp for volume and a richer experience. They take some time to break in.
I've found this product to be excellent so far.1. It looks great in an eye-catching way2. It runs for 45 hours or so on rechargeables3. It's water-resistant (hasn't broken yet)4. What else do you want?
These cases are very thin, giving them a cheap feel, even though none have broken on me yet. Overall - a good, inexpensive buy.
I bought this router today based on opinions I read here on Amazon. Initially, a very easy setup. That is, until I tried to configure the wireless network for it. I'm not a newbie to wireless networking or networking in general (in fact, I managed a large CISCO-based WAN/LAN for 6 years). No matter how I configured this router, I could not get the wireless network to stay up for more that a couple minutes at a time. And that was when I actually was able to connect. I tried connecting with three different machines (each with a different wireless-g adapter) that worked fine on my old wireless router.I thought that maybe it was a security configuration issue.. disabled all encryption, same thing. Disabled all firewall settings, same thing. D-link's knowledgebase on this product is very poor as well. In addition to the wireless problems, the router would also drop my wired connections every so often just for the heck of it.End result, this router goes back to Best Buy in the morning for something from a different vendor.
When you are an office that gets many dozens of cartridges a year, and none of them are suspiciously taped across the factory sealed end from the top to the bottom, you might think this is not an OEM cartridge...no? We cannot be 100% sure it is or isn't but the taped end makes us think it's not...the seller claims it is to keep the box safe while shipping, You can decide for yourself if you want to make this purchase.
I PURCHASED MY 770 A MONTH AGO. IN THAT TIME I HAVE LOOKED, HANDLED,PLAYED WITH AND ENJOYED. BEING IN WHEELCHAIR WITH RA. I CAN APPRECIATE THE COMPACT SIZE OF THE 770. I CAN HANDLE AND USEWITH A GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE. HAVING SO MANY FINE FEATURES IT WOULD BE HARD TO SAY WHICH IS THE BEST OF THEM. THE ABILITY TO USE WITH MY P C IS ONE OF THE TOP FEATURES I ENJOY. TRANSFERRINGTHE IMAGES TO PC TAKES A LITTLE READING TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH.THIS IS NO PROBLEM AS IT IS JUST &quot;WORKING OUT THE KINKS&quot; FOR HOW TO DO IT.MANY FEATURES IN THE USE OF IT ARE EASY TO LEARN AND FUN TO USE. FOR THE PRICE, FEATURES, AND EASE OF USE MAKE THE SANSUNG SCL-770,A TRUE WINNER.
The nano is awesome! Incredibly light, compact, and yet durable. The blue one is by far the best looking of them all. It locked up a little more than I would have liked, but it's easy to reboot.
I looked around for a while till i found this device at the time I bought this, it was the cheapest one I could find with this many features. The voice recording is usable but not great. Anyhting at a distance Does not record well, very quite and with pops hisses but would work great for personal notes. I still use it to record lectures you can record hours of voice estimate upto 6 hours. It looks nice, the display is nice and easy to use It connects well on both Win XP and SuSE linux.
Easily set up, used both USB and 10/100 network off of my router. Network use is simple and straightforward for Windows 2000/XP Operating Systems. Good crisp text, average color output, but for charts and forms it's perfectfully functional. For photo printing this printer isn't up to HP photo printer standards. Toner cassettes easily changed, but toners are expensive (as are all color toners).
You can't beat this for the price. I've use the headset between 1-4 hours per day for the past few weeks and am pleased with the quality and comfort.
I purchased an HP print cartridge from Amazon. It came to me brand new and it arrived in 3 days. For sure, it was a great deal.
As previously stated in another review I repaired optical equipment for the Navy for 15 years. I bought the binoculars for my son as a shot in the dark due to the $100 price tag hoping for the best. What I found was a great pair of binos that hold their own against very expensive binoculars. They were so good that I bought another pair for a friend that can afford anything he wants. My friend compared them to his $1200 pair of binoculars and the brightness and clarity was right along the line of the high dollar pair. The quality was to the point that his brother in law asked to borrow them on an elk hunting trip. They were so impressive that he asked me to get a couple more pairs to keep around his ranch. Granted you always get what you pay for when it comes to optics. These a great buy! If you would loose them, get them stolen, or drop them repeatedly to the point that you can't see out of them it is no great loss. Buy a new pair for a hundred bucks and don't feel bad.
The ink is noticeably watered down compared to OEM and does not last nearly as long.However, for the price, you can't really complain...
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.
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.
After reading the other reviews from amazon.com, I decided to settle on this camera. Reasons are the price of this and its overall features. First off, I didn't expect this to be a high-end camera producing flawless photos, because obviously it is not the type. However, I think it's the perfect camera for the novice user, like myself. It's got all the basic standards that digital cameras should have, such as the LCD screen, self-timer, and a 640 x 480 resolution.LCD - I agree that the LCD is not clear enough, but I think it's good as it is. I mean, the LCD is pretty useful since it allows me to have a good idea on how the picture looks like. I really enjoy this feature.Self Timer - This is another fun feature and I'm glad that it came along with. I think self-timers are essential in any camera.640 x 480 - This is resolution is really THE resolution to get average results. This resolution size is another essential in digicams and I'm glad it's w/ this camera.Anyway, I enjoyed using this camera. It's very easy to use and not to mention, the software is top quality! I've printed out several photos and the smaller size ones aren't bad at all. You could minimize your photos and use them in your greeting cards, works better than very poor quality scanned pictures! Pictures posted on websites/sent through emails are very good quality.As for the battery issue, I guess it does drain the battery. My hint is, use an AC adapter if possible, like when you're taking pictures indoors.Overall, I'm glad I bought this camera :) I just hope it doesn't break (as another reviewer mentioned).
I have had this unit around a week now, and it replaced a 4 year old zyexel g router that I had. Thus far, flawless. My old router used to drop signals about every other day requiring me to reboot my modem and router. It was worse when I was in the big city, but was better here with my rural cable service. Thus far, not a single issue, I turn on my computer, and there is the internet. I leave the computer on for 2 days, no issues. I have a handheld computer, a notebook, and my PS3 all connected via wireless, not a single issue with those units either. The Zyexel was forcing me to unlock security settings to connect here at the end (despite re-installing it several times). Finally, the signal strength/range boost is phenomenal. From My second floor to my first floor on opposite sides of the house I now have 87% pick up by my PS3, compared to 21% with the G type router. Overall, I could not be happier, the setup was a snap, less than 10 minutes with my Athlon unit running XP (around 5 years old). I hope this unit works well for you also. The only reason I do not give it 5 stars right now is I want to see durability. I'll try and update this in a few months.
Found the item to be exactly as advertised. Various cables provide connection capability for almost any configuration. The construction is rather light weight but sufficient if not rough handled. Would be willing to order again if need arose.
I bought this product for my husband to use with his ps3. Everyone that saw it over the holidays asked where I got it and said it was very cool. It did everything it's supposed to and worked great on the ps3. Although, I would prefer it with a longer cord.
I was really on the fence about purchasing this camera but I couldn't be happier that I did. I'm thrilled!! My camera needs were: everyday use, amateur landscape photography, and most importantly product photos for my online business.This camera takes beautiful product photos. Without even adjusting the settings you can showcase breathtaking details of your products while creating an attractive background blur. This camera delivers beautiful details at a manageable output that's easy to compress for web use.Things I love:The macro settings are fantastic! If you need detailed images this camera is perfect.Low light - My canon point and shoot completely died so I had to hurriedly take a bunch of photos the minute this camera arrived. I took a few hurried shots in low light without changing any settings. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how well the images turned out.Viewfinder - This has one of the most comfortable/larger viewfinders on digital cameras that I've ever encountered.LCD - I love how the LCD flips down for optional use and allows you to protect your lcd screen. That you can tilt the screen at angle is fabulous!Other notes: Definitely purchase a memory card if you don't already own a compatible one for this camera. Without changing file sizes or settings, you can only store 5 pictures with the memory card that is included in this package.If you love digital cameras but miss the details of your old 35mm camera then this digital camera is for you. Yes, this camera is larger but it's NOT a pocket camera. It feels just like I'm using my 35 mm print camera, something I never thought a digital camera under $500 could ever accomplish.
For those interested,this item is 90% Cobalt-60 and can withstand a pressure of 14,850psi (Think about an elephant).It glows green in the dark and black in the light,adding a fancy look to your living room.Minor issues :My PS3 isn't working anymore and my TV is showing some weird old indian movies on all channels...You might also want to keep your pets away from it,my cat has shown some signs of discomfort as soon as I opened the box.Edit: My cat is dead but his body is glowing...!
i originally put this stereo in ford focus in which i also have a mtx sound system while driving and listening at moderate levels it worked great but if i turned it up the cd player would begin to skip so i went ahead and put it in my 2002 ford explorer and haven't had a problem at all. so all in all i would say this is a great entry level stereo works great with factory speakers sounds alot better than the factory stereo any day. and i have recomended this stereo and would again
They work. They're simple to install. They even work through a floor (I plug the transmitter into my PC upstairs and can listen to audio in my bedroom downstairs). And at the asking price, a bargain.
Product never completed BETA testing. Owners are stuck with a device that was never finished. 12+ minor problems add up constant headaches. The monthly lockups are unforgivable. No PPC 2003 update is the last nail in the coffin.
I searched far and wide before I finally placed an order for the Milano. I really like this bag - specially since it has everything a laptop bag must have for a Woman. with all the manly looking boring laptop bags around us girls don't get a variety to choose from. But it's nice to actually find designers who think of style as well as practicality. The only reason I gave it a 4 * rating is cos I'm not too keen on the fux croc look. I was hoping it wouldn't be very prominent but not so! it's VERY prominent! and will take some getting use to if like me, you prefer a polished looking bag (and those are impossible to find with the Milano's features!) It fits my 14 inch HP really well and have loads of space for my other stuff! all in all - I would have to say good buy! oh and I bought the smaller version - there are two.
The Epson Photo Stylus 2200 is a truly impressive photo quality inkjet printer. We recently bought a used 2200 to use in our small business for printing product pictures and custom images for retail sales on very heavy card stock. The results have been nothing short of amazing!The main features that made this the right choice for us were:+ Individual ink cartridges - saves money in the long run since you only replace the ones that are empty (a good deal can be found hereEpson 7 Color Ink Set with Photo Black for the Stylus Photo 2200 Inkjet Printer.)+ Accepts Very Thick Card Stock - using the rear feed port+ Outstanding Prints - the output is nothing short of amazingMy only complaint is that the rollers do need to be cleaned on occasion, but good instructions are found in the user manual. Hint: if you don't have the cleaning pad that came with the printer, use a bit of a cotton material wrapped on the thin edge of a ruler.Vista drivers (both 32 and 64 bit) can be downloaded from the Epson website.This is a very good printer and they can now be found for a reasonable priced on the used market! Highly Recommended!
Back in March/2004, I was looking for a cheap/quality GPS that used alkaline batteries, a monochrome display, and could be used out of the box, without connecting the unit to a PC. Well this GPS was my answer! It took me sometime to find it, but the wait was well worth it! I remember stopping by Fry's, Best Buy and a number of other electronic stores and being told that I would not be sold a GPS that did not offer a monochrome display, and worst of all would not be sold a GPS under $400! I do not understand why so many people using electronics feel they need a Bazooka to kill a rabbit. Shouldn't sales people understand that not everyone needs a powerful device, and some people just need a simple unit? Well I only needed a pistol for the job and found it at Radio Shack.Well the Magellan SporTrak Map GPS has 2MB of built in maps, which entails interstates, freeways, and highways, not to disclude airports and other points of interest. For me, I do not expect a GPS to replace a regular map, but just to be a strong add on, which will tell me my exact location when I'm traveling. This GPS unit has 6MB of free memory for detailed street maps, but the only catch is the price of the MapSend CD-ROM, which is highly overpriced. So, I do not expect to add on any detailed maps to my GPS anytime soon. I recommend this GPS to all users wanting a simple monochrome GPS unit with great battery life (15+ hours) and only need a GPS for freeway, interstate, and highway navigation. Oh one more thing for the best battery life use the Energizer Titanium cells.
I've had this for past year. Use it for home use. Use it as fax, scanner, printer and copier. Satisfied with all those functions.- Simple to use.- The auto sheet feeder is very useful.- Software is good also.- Also, the scanner works well. I scan in documents mostly and it works well. No problems with scanning magazines or newspapers. As for scanning color photos, the detail is there, but the color saturation wasn't perfect. What I mean is that when scanning a color photo with some dark areas in a photo with high contrast areas, I was unable to make it so that the dark areas came out clearly. Perhaps I have't tried it thoroughly. I wasn't too concerned about it, so haven't spent much time tweaking it.- Print quality is good. Of course, the print quality from more expensive HP printers I use at office has better print qualities. But for everyday home use, this is more than sufficient.Bottom line: I would buy this printer again. Good quality and value.
This system sounds great when it works! I bought this system a year ago(July 2007) and have experienced numerous headaches! After experiencing spotty playing on cds and dvds Bose replaced my original unit. Four months later the system they sent me is having problems (my cds play intermintedly). Now I have to send my second amplifier into Bose to be fixed!!! When you pay $1000 for a system you expect more! I have been majorly disappointed with this system. I have never had so many problems with a stereo system. I would look elsewhere if you are considering buying a Bose 321.
Same as the one that came with my camera, which I lost in LA. So it works JUST the same. Always quick charges for me. Perfect. Just don't lose it.Cheers.
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
i bought this to send to my son serving in the Armyover in Iran. It has not only lasted through thatbut also through 18 months over in Afghanistan as well.great product and quality for his use, for mine, it wouldhave been a little flimsy, but it worked for him.
Very GOOD USB headset, mic/sound quality is also pleasent. One good thing about microsoft headset is it cost low, and it comes with USB . I have no problem with it tell now.
I own and use a Canon A710IS and would not hesitate to recommend this camera. I use the camera for low light club photography - rarely if ever use the flash. Initially I thought the camera was a battery hog but after replacing the Sony NiMH batteries that I purchased with the camera, my battery life problems ended. If you are not comfortable with terms like ISO, shutter speed, aperture , etc just put the camera in AUTO mode and point and shoot - the camera will do the thinking for you. If you are comfortable with classic manual photography just about everything is adjustable. With the builtin image stabilization, and 35-210mm equiv lens and manual mode there is little you can't do successfully with this camera. Except under the worst lighting condition, there is virturally no shutter lag.Cons: The builtin lens cover blades stuck in the open position. Also, if you are using manual mode and the camera goes into sleep mode due to inactivity and then you press the shutter it will wake up and take the photo BUT some of the manual settings you setup are reverted to defaults - this is a real PITA when you are using manual focus and waiting for a shot that you have prefocused only to have the camera discard your prefocus when the anticipated action finally occurs and you press the shutter. As with any digital camera the top ISO speed (ASA 800 for the A710) is noisy.Suggestions: Buy at least a 2gb flash card - the included 16mb card is too small to be useful.
I have purchased 4 of these just to have in each car, home, and work. I carry an iPod around and love the clarity and lightweight comfort these provide. Lastly, $5.00 including free shipping... who could ask for more?
The clarity is amazing. These little speakers do a great job but are best used with a subwoofer. Mine are powered by a Sony STR-DH130 and work together with a Polk PSW10. I haven't fully experimented with the sub but I have its crossover set at 80Hz--the advertised lower end of the SS-B1000s' frequency response. The entire system makes you want to keep listening.
I really didn't need this short cable. The seven foot one worked out for me. Thank you anyway. Yours truly.
The cassette player started skipping within 3 weeks of purchase;however the people with BuyNow sent me a UPS label to ship it back to them for an exchange and I am waiting for it to be shipped. Iwas very pleased that they responded as fast as they did concerning my complaint. Amazon sent an email like this one to rate my satisfaction. When they learned of my dissatisfaction they got the ball rolling and BuyNow picked it up. So far I've been pleased but need to have the new player before I can say I'm totally satisfied.
I got the zune 2 days ago =) i love everything about it...go ahead and get it...you wont regret it
I wanted a laser printer for my black & white printing but had limited funds and space. I found this one on sale and it was small enough to fit my space. It is quick and quiet and a breeze to install. It is truly a plug and play, I was printing in less than 5 minutes.
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 occasionally need to fax things for work from home and this has been a good machine for me. It's size and functions were just what I needed. Price was right. Shipping fast and carfully packed. I am pleased.
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!
Over the years, I've developed a lot of respect for Canon products. This case meets or exceeds all my expectations. The combination of safety and quick access is difficult to achieve, but they've done it. Attached to my belt, the "box" holding the camera would probably keep it safe for everything but gymnastics; but there are on top of that "box" two more layers, the Velcro-held flip up cover and the magnetic snap-down top flap. The camera comes out quickly and goes in quickly. The strap doesn't seem to go with the case very well, but I don't need the strap when I have the camera in the case. I wouldn't change anything about this case.
Hard to write a review of a cable. It is indeed 10' long. It functions perfectly. It was about a quarter of the price as the one at the big box electronic store.
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.
When I recently saw these speakers online, I was really hopefull that it could live up to my expectations. I already owned the Logitech z-340 speakers for my PC, which are a great set of 2.1 speakers, but I was in the market for something digital for my xbox and DVD player. Of course I considered getting a Digital Reciever, but to get anything decent in audio quality the basic $200+ home theater in a box wasn't going to cut it. No, I was looking at $500 minumum to get what I wanted. With the Z-680's, I have my xbox, DVD, and TV hooked up all at the same time, plus I can still hook up my computer if I want to. It doesn't have the ammount of inputs as a home A/V Reciever, but for what it has it really rocks.The quality of audio is really impressive. Loud, thumping base made my roommate think there was a thunder outside. and the audio is very clear and rich. My only complaint, the speaker wire that is included is too short for my usage, and the cable that connects the Control module to the subwoofer is also a little shorter than I would have liked. The wall mounting options on the speakers are great though. All the speaker stands are removable and reversable, so wall mounting is easy.Bottomline. Someday I will buy a Multi-Thousand dollar entertainment center with Dolby 7.1 audio. For now, this Dolby 5.1 and DTS setup is one of the best on the market, and there is none other I would rather have. It's got everything I need for kickin audio, and the look and feel of the sustem is second to none. If you need 5.1 audio for your PC, There is no alternative. Get this. If you want a 5.1 system that is multi-functional for TV, Xbox, PS2, DVD, and PC, This is an excellent combination of size, quality and sound. Believe me, if you get this you will not be dissapointed.By the way, earlier models were told to have a problem with hiss coming from the speakers. This problem has been resolved with the more recent versions of this product. There is absolutely no hiss coming from my speakers, with or without an audio source attached. These are really great quality speakers.
I bought this printer almost 2 years ago and it's just now needing to be replaced. I print A LOT, but don't need high quality stuff (like pictures, I send those off to be processed), so this was perfect for me. Mailing labels (everything from eBay stuff to shipping labels), pdf's, word docs, etc. all came out fine. If you choose "quick print", it saves quite a bit of ink. It was easy to set up, both the hardware and software. I was able to refill the included ink carts. with ink I got from the dollar store, so I only bought 1 set of ink carts. the entire time I owned it. Can't go wrong for the price.
This was a great buy. I didn't want to add another PCI card and this was the best solution. At first I was worried that the USB connection wouldn't be fast enough, but that disappeared as soon as I hooked it up. It's now zooming away.
I love this thing. It includes everything that the zune should have come with in the first place. I really appreciate that the dock can be controlled with the little remote that is included great feature over the ipod.
This product rocks and Amazon always has the best price. I don't shop anywhere else!
greeting to everybody, i recomment this product. excelent service and delivery...Enjoy...
First off, this is the 3rd one of these I've bought since 2005, my previous 2 have broken USB connectors, but at no fault to Logitech. Accidents happen.But this mouse is probably one of the best you could buy if you listen to music on a computer often. The software works pretty seamless with winamp, which I use daily. The volume controls have become second nature to me, when using a computer without them I find myself reaching for them. The tilt wheel does the standard 4 directions, up-down-left-right scroll, and you can set the press of the button to do many things using the Setpoint software (zoom, autoscroll etc..) Ergonomically it's very comfortable, and the only reason it didn't get a 5/5 is the location of the play/pause button. To use it I have to pretty much let go of the mouse and scrunch up my middle finger a bit. I can't think of anywhere else they could have placed it though.The battery life is extremely impressive, with fresh batteries it works well at 10 ft. away from the dongle. It's not the most precise mouse around, but for what I use it for, it's just about perfect. The newest Setpoint software works with Vista, as well4.5/5
This item does not work. I bought it with 'lupoc' and after informing them that it did not work they were not very helpful in resolving this issue and their service was bad to put it mildly. Don't waste your time with this, it is a defective product.
I have to say, this is an awesome MP3 Player. This, however, is my first MP3 player, though I have fiddled around with my friend's (she has a Toshiba Gigabeat) a few times. Even so, I find this a great player.As opposed to the extreme frustrations my friend went through with the software on her Gigabeat, I was surprised to find that the Creative Zen's software was quite easy to install and had no complications at all on my computer. It took around 10-15 minutes to install the software, mainly due to the fact it has a couple applications it has to install, and about 10-15 minutes to sync my music (nearly 1000 songs) onto the player. I was surprised to be able to get right listening to my music in a half hour!As far as the setup on the player itself, it's quite easy to use (even the scroll bar, though it takes a minute or two of playing around with to get used to.) I enjoy being able to make playlists, sort by album, artist or song name. The full-color screen makes it visually pleasing as well. The music sounds great on it, as well, though I am far from being an audiophile. Big big plus is that it supports WMAs and even WMAs that are protected. Syncing with Windows Media Player 10 was simple, too.Overall, I am very pleased with this player and couldn't be happier with my choice of this product as my first MP3 player. It's very nice in all aspects and has more than enough space for my song collection.
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.
A replacement for a dead RTC, on an old computer. Glad I was able to actually find this. Decent price too.
I purchased two HD 2900XT cards for a crossfire setup. A HUGE MISTAKE!! I immediately noticed a low frame rate when anti-aliasing was enabled. I tested many games and actually found my old Radeon X1900XTX setup to run faster in several cases. I also noticed severe problems with image quality. Half-life 2, Oblivion and many newer games had blurry HUDs, fuzzy text, washed out textures, some artifacts, rendering errors, objects not rendered properly. To sum it up, it looks TERRIBLE. In comparison, my X1900s had a much sharper IQ. This is unacceptable.Secondly, the Radeon HD 2900 XT does not have hardware or software HD acceleration. UVD hardware video processing was falsely advertised by AMD for this card. They totally misled customers on this one. I think this whole R600 release is a complete fiasco. I wish I had done more research before wasting $$$ on this flawed product. Don't make the same mistake.AMD confirmed they used shaders and not ROPs (hardware) to resolve anti-aliasing on the HD 2900XT. This design flaw is causing the poor performances I've seen when enabling AA in games. Using shader AA instead of ROP AA was a poor design decision that no driver updates or patches will ever correct. This piece of hardware is flawed from the start and doomed to a quick death.Should AMD recall their Radeon HD 2900 XT cards now and offer a replacement product to deceived customers, or better yet, refresh their product line in a couple of months and entice customers to purchase a "working" product next time? I smell Lawsuits waiting to happen....
Great little printer for the money. I looked at others before buying it but couldn't resist due to the price (...). Took no time to setup, configure, and begin printing. Drivers were included with printer which were immediately updated by downloading from the Samsung Website. The cost of the toner cartridges is a little disturbing (...), but otherwise a great investment for the money.
This item is extremely easy to set up and use. Does just as advertised, the notebook screen is up closer to eye level and the full size keyboard makes typing faster and easier. It is also great having volume keys because my new Vaio does not have seperate volume controls, it needs to be accessed with the function keys. Now I can control volume easily. Works with new Vista operating system and it's nice having extra USB ports. Make sure that you have a USB mouse, because using touchpad is difficult with the computer on the riser. I'm very happy with this purchase.
After reading other reviews, I decided to purchase a uniden product. The battery charged quickly and is performing well. It arrived at the promised time and as described.
I had purchased a Terk HD-TVS Slim-Profile Outdoor HDTV Antenna from Amazon. Instead of mounting it outdoor, I have decided to mount it inside the garage so I can connect to the cable box to link to all my TV's. From websites on antenna, I learned to point the antenna to 325 degrees toward the transmitting tower. This location in the garage is unfortunately the farthest corner of the house from the tower. My house is about 40 miles from the broadcasting towers, so the signal is already weak. I got quite a few channels, but missing Channel 7, 9, 11, 13. From the TV's signal strength meter, I was getting reasonable strength but lousy signal quality.Since installing the Motorola Signal Booster Bi-Directional RF Amplifier, I have no problem receiving about 90% of the stations listed as available, but still couldn't get channel 11. We have an indoor amplied antenna that I could manage to get channel 11, but it is located at the corner of the house closest to the direction of radio tower. So, I felt this Motorola signal booster had done its job. Can't amplify noise and expect good signal out of it.
This monopod does help steady the camera, but I honestly don't use it that much. I find it easier to just lean against something.
I've put this system through a decent battery of tests over the 30 days I've owned it. The only major feature I can't speak for is the SD card slot, since I don't own a digicam. (Another note: The subwoofer is supposedly passive, requiring 0.1 LFE out signal, but it operates a very large amount of the time, at least under my use, whether I'm playing a DVD, music, listening to radio, or cable)DVD playback - VERY GOOD, with one issue. I second Treppish about the picture quality and mechanical reliability of the DVD player. The unit operates smoothly, the remote is just fine, picture quality is great with or without progressive scan, and the surround sound (prologic II) is excellent for a unit of this price. However, during my full-length test of "Matrix Reloaded," there were some noticeable sound gaps in the middle-bass range. The subwoofer covered low-bass extremely well (the rumbles are beautiful), and the satellites cover high-bass, midrange, and treble frequencies smoothly and without annoying distortion, but explosions and crushing blows were a bit deficient in the mid-bass arena. However, the JBL unit I owned previously had similar problems. And, this Koss unit, thanks to a particularly smart dual-woofer center speaker, can handle voice effectively in 6.1 mode (doesn't come out too low as in many other systems).Radio feature - VERY GOOD. This DVD receiver also has a built in tuner for AM/FM reception. Comes with a wire loop antenna, so reception is good. No worries with this feature.Music playback - GOOD/VERY GOOD. Out of poor, fair, above average, good, very good, and excellent, the Koss KS4192 fits in somewhere between good and very good. The mid-bass issue on DVD's is not as pronounced here, but still present during some rock music tracks. Tests of classical/instrumental/new age music were very good! Perhaps violin depth (which was good-very good) could be a tad higher, but I enjoyed the songs I listened to without regret. Full length test of Matrix Reloaded Scores CD showcased the strength of this system in combining high-class higher frequency reproduction with smooth midranges and low-bass. Also notable, this system produces very clean sound (very little hissing), perhaps the cleanest you'll find in this price range.Style/Construction - VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT. The entire system is silver/gray themed. The receiver is sleek, shiny, handsome, and solidly constructed. Subwoofer matches the receiver in style and construction. The satellite units are well constructed and handsome as well, but their color is a gray a bit too subdued. This system would have been Excellent in this category otherwise.Miscellaneous - When watching cable TV, you may or may not have a slight lag between the koss speakers and the TV speakers (the koss comes in about 0.1 second late). This just may be due to the crappy cable I get in the first place. So, you'll have to turn on one set of speakers and leave the other off. I can't call this a design issue, though, just on my experience.The unit has 2 full sets of regular RCA a/v jacks for input, 1 set of RCA a/v out jacks, an additional component video jack set, and a jack for an active subwoofer.Sound level and speaker distance can be adjusted for each speaker! Very nice. Many Prologic II modes to choose from during DVD playback. Digital EQ modes are only good, I use EX Bass most of the time :)No manual bass or treble controls, sadly. But EX bass + the system's skillful handling of midrange and treble will cause you to forget your initial disappointment.This system has a very low resistance level for a HT system of this price range! 4 ohms to the satellites and 3 ohms to the subwoofer... That's how this unit can attain 600W of power. Also, if you have some 4 ohms / 3 ohms speakers (preferably some sizeable woofers) waiting in the wings (from a previous system, or an easy purchase away), you could substitute two of them for the front L & R Koss speakers to alleviate the mid-bass issue in DVD playback and music playback.Overall, this system is a 5 star system. It's not perfect, but the combination of value, performance, style/construction, functionality, and modularity (it can power 4 or 3 ohm speakers! You can keep the receiver and substitute other speakers as you wish) are unbeatable in this sub-$350 price range. Nice work, Koss.
The Palm Vx has a great amount of memory. I have a ton of applications I downloaded off the internet. I still have about 2.3 MB left. It has good graphics, but it doesn't have a color screen. It seems like it is a stable model and does not freeze up a lot. I also have not experienced any problems with the stylus or screen. It doesn't have "Dead Spots" (where the screen won't respond to the stylus.) Another problem is though that it has no expansion port for more memory, applications, and more. But I like it just fine without it. Overall, I think this is a great Palm, but for the color and memory expansion lovers you should try the M130, M515, and Tungsten's.
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.
Easy hookup works great and no problems. Price was very good. Why would you pay more for the same cable else where.
I have used this product for many years,infact this is the third one I have purchased.
it has improved my photos so much. i will never want to shoot w/o it again!
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!
It improves signal strength drastically with a regular indoor antenna. It actually works better than my amplified indoor antenna.
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 ordered 5. One wouldn't work at all which Amazon was great to exchange very quickly. After 2 months another has stopped working. I'm sure the rest will stop working soon. I would have been better off buying the cheap no name ones somewhere else.
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.
Polk's LSi series is its flagship speaker system. Being 4 ohm, it behooves one to ensure that the speakers are driven by a powerful receiver or consider separates (amp and Pre/Pro).The center channel shares the same acoustical qualities as that of its companion speakers: smooth (if understated) and defined. The Ring Radiator tweeter is the centerpiece for these speakers, which utilize internal crossovers to ensure the best possible sound reproduction. Note that it is because of this crossover that one might mistakenly believe that one of the drivers may not be operating: check your receivers set-up and ensure that the center channel is set for "Large".The LSi series is a very attractive piano gloss black and its connectors and cabinet are rock solid. The rear of the speaker features slots for wall-mounting although the speaker will set about 2" off the wall due to its vented port.The sound? That's a very personal matter. Anyone considering a significant purchase like this should take the time to listen to the speakers for themselves. I am very happy with mine.
Bought it to replace my Inspiron 9200's keyboard but there was no use to it. Although the size was a perfect fit the ribbon cable on the keyboard had a connector which wasn't needed (as someone said, on the native keyboard the ribbon cable goes straight down, directly to the connector slot) and even after carefully removing it without damaging the actual thing and making it go in place (which by the way had to be done by twisting the cable around) many keys wouldn't work.
I have always wanted a Macro lens - and this is my first. So far it has lived up to my expectations. Is lightweight and is just great for real closeups. For a reasonably priced macro, I recommend this lens!Although I am used to zoom lenses and this one is fixed, I think it will be useful for a lot of situations other than close ups, especially since it is an f/2.8 lens - faster than any of my zoom lenses.
I have been very happy with my purchase. I had ordered the 2007 model, but because of a shortage, I ended up with the 2009 model instead--for the same price. So far, the TV has been great. I'm not really big on tech stuff, so you should probably go to another review for that information. If you just want a good TV to watch movies or shows on, I would recommend this one.
The camera is very good, from the ones I have seen with friends. Unfortunately, the one I ordered was delivered to me by amazon.com in a very sloppy packaging. The entire camera box was bouncing in the larger case, as amazon.com did not place adequate padding on the inside. They were kind enough to return it, though. I would have preferred a much better packaging.
I purchased mine at best buy and paid over 200.00 more for mine.I absolutely love this camera it's easy to use and the pictures and video are just beautiful! Best part there is no delay in the shutter it will stop action not blur or miss it. It is so much easier having an all in one -it's so small. I am really impressed. I have had just a point and shoot 2mp for years it was time to update I was little nervous over the price but it is cheaper than buying 2 seperate cameras which was what i was looking at.I can say it was worth the money when i can finally get some wicked good portrait quality pictures.i can't wait to take it on vacation.If your looking for a 2 in one this is the ticket.
The HK AVR110 is a Rolls in the world of audio...the clarity is well worth the price. As everyone goes by basic wattage output in rating a receiver then you must explorer the world of Harman Kardon. The 50 watt output is better than any 100 watt receiver I have ever tried.The unit has that basic raw power that is desired of any unit but usually reserved for the pricey products. I would recommend the AVR110 to anyone.
I read the reviews extensively before buying my Toshiba e740 and knew well in advance the risk I was taking. I figured I would give it a shot considering the great price and the features I was getting with Wifi, and 2 expansion slots. HORRIBLE MISTAKE. The bottom line is no matter how attractive the deal might be, if the PDA loses its data consistently and locks up, it's not worth being even a door stop. I have lost my data 5 times over the last 2 months and each time it takes me hours to "recustomize" my setup. I have been using PDA for over 6 years and Pocket PC over 2.5 years, so I am not a novice. Bottom line is don't take the risk with Toshiba. I don't know those who gave this device 5 stars didn't really use it or simply Toshiba guys trying to ramp up the ratings. The e740 really seem like a beta unit and should never have been sold to the public. I bought this unit with great regrets!
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.
For the price the picture is certainy great.An earlier reviewer had written about a problem with the tape getting tangled. One solution would be to record to the PC directly. As it is quite impossible to decipher the instructions from the manual I will briefly describe the procedure. Hook up the camera to the PC using the USB cable. Then start MotionDV Studio (which comes with the camera). Hit the play button, twice if necessary. What the camera sees should appear in the MotionDV window. Next click Capture and it will start recording directly to your PC, neat!One serious defect of the camera is that if you use the microphone jack, it records only to the left channel!!! I tested a couple of cameras and they both have the same defect. I wrote to Panasonic, but no reply. I had to extract the video track from the AVI using VirtualDub, then convert to mono and back to stereo using Soliton and finally adding it back again using VirtualDub.
When I got this product I was really unsure if I could do it my self. Nothing was labeled and the instructions were somewhat confusing for a first timer like me. I really hated the part where you have to use wire cutters to cut all the tabs of the main frame and then having to use a wood file to make them all flush. This took a long time and made a mess. Anyways this thing did what it said it would do and I'm impressed with the results and how it looks really professional with my new stereo.
I took something of a risk buying these for my science department with my little budget. As inexpensive as these are I was really afraid they wouldn't work and I'd be blowing money I could have spent on fewer more expensive ones that would have certainly worked. Big sigh of relief here now. When they came in they were easy to assemble, and then I put that first slide on there for the moment of truth. After some messing around with the mirror and focus knob, bam! Clear picture of that onion cell! There is no powered light source, just a mirror, and that was a worry until I made it work just fine. Only a single focus knob instead of the fine and coarse focus like you might be used to, but that single knob does the trick. Very solid metal construction and very substantial feel. You know you aren't dealing with a toy. Comes with a very thick dust cover too. It's the real deal. If you are a department head looking for microscopes, buy some of these and save the rest of your budget for other stuff. It's got everything you could want (almost). This thing is an incredible value. When I get a little more budget money next year I'm buying more of these.
My pricier convoluted bluetooth audio thingamajig broke. I was tired of dealing with it, so I bought two of these units - one for each car. Now my wife and I can plug in our mp3 players (her ipod, my smartphone) and have clear music through the car speakers.Cheap, effective, works. Not much else to be said.
I got these for use at the office and I just wanted an inexpensive set of decent headphones. They have great sound, way better than a previous pair I had gotten at a local B&M store for twice as much. They feel more solid, too. They are comfortable. For the price it's a great buy.
I bought this digital camera as my first digital camera, and am blown away with it. Before I bought I studied all the different brands, read reviews and settled on this camera. The pictures are great and very easy to use. I use my camera juat about everywhere I go. I've taken day shots, night shots, moving shots and so on. Haven't had a single problem with it. Yes it does go through batteries quite quickly but its never been a problem with me.
This Blu Ray player is a great product for the money. if you are looking for a entry level product and just a little more, this player is for you for less than $100.
The packaging for this Canon product is such a joke. I actually had to look at the packaging to ensure it came from Japan. This overpriced super basic remote switch does its job but other remote switches can do the same for much less. Why did I buy it? My wife is a sucker for the 'Canon' brand I couldn't talk her out of it.
This Camera is a great buy,if your in school or working it's a great buy plain and simple this is a great camera buy it.
1. The ink quality does not match Epson's ink.2. It does not avoid nozzle check process.If anyone who needs to print out in qty, I do suggestbuy a bulk ink system such asinkrepublic, Lyson, etc. It cut down 90% of the ink cost.
My son's had this since last Christmas and he, several friends and his Dad were unable to download any songs on this item. :(
I had an IDE cable before, but required SATA. This new cable will allow connection to either type.Easy to use, high quality and arrived as described. Connected it to a SATA drive, plugged it into a USB port under Vista, and instant access. Recover files, use for backup or storage. Great.
This crappy monitors have nothing but a nightmare, bought them on february 27th and it hasn't even been a year and the subwoofer's broken already, the rest of the system works but the darn sub is broken, I'm going to get new ones since I used them for monitoring 5.1 mixes and I'm certainly not buying Logitech speakers ever again. THEY SUCK!
Acually, I have love this Zenith 50" plasma, but has I've been readingthis problem has happened quite frequently. The TV is 13 months old, and last night she popped and when out. It somehow knew it was NBA Finals time. I called Zenith first to see if they would do anything; of course that got me no where. Luckally, I purchase the BB 4 year extended warranty. An Electronics company is coming to pick it up next week. We'll see how that goes! ALWAYS BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ON ELECTRONICS!
I don't know how good the telescope is. I bought it for, and had it shipped to, my son who lives in Colorado. He had a problem with closing the battery compartment after the batteries are inserted. He sent an email to Celestron and it was never answered. He tried calling them (long distance, no 800 number) and they didn't answer their telephone within 25 minutes.As I said, I can't rate the telescope, but Celestron gets only one star.
General Overview: The Jornada is a great tool for those who want to type on the go. You can purcahse a PCMCIA card to give access to the Internet. The look of the Jornada is terrible, but can be fixed.Pros: This device can be syncronized with your computer so if you need to tranfer files to and fro you can. It also has pocket versions of Microsoft Office. The audio on the device is surprisingly good, and you can play mp3s, wavs, and wmas. (Maybe more, but I have not checked) It is light, being about the weight of your remote control and fits in the palm of your hand.Cons: The look of the Jornada is very old, and XP and Vista users will find it hard to adjust. (Lukily there is a fix). Also the rpograms you can upload on this are minimal, so dont expect to be running much else than what is put on it. (Though there is a PLUS! packaage that included paint, spell checker, and more) Finally the battery life lasts about 5 hours if you want to just plain even look at te screen without it being dark.Fixes: As I said, the look is rather distasteful. The desktop can be changed easily, but that still makes Icons and the Taskbar look ancient. Look for a pogram called Gigabar that donwloads directly to your Jornada. Youll want the 1.59 version, than download any skin for it. Read the gigbar readme file which will give you directions to how to install the new skin. The site is here: http://www.hpcfactor.com/downloads/In essence, you'll mainly use this device for typing and using PDA type things. Internet is useful, but you need t pay extra. There cheap now, and if you travel a lot and like to type, get this. Thank you and good luck!
I decided on Lexmark after HP printers let me down year after year (I'm a slow learner).I installed it yesterday. It didn't quite go per the instructions but everything is working just fine.So far I have faxed, copied, scanned, and printed color and b&w.; It prints b&w; very very fast, I was impressed. Color prints fast but is slower when compared to b&w.; It prints much much faster than any HP printer I have owned-very impressive.I am very happy.I gave 4 stars as it is a little clunky in it's construction. They could have tightened up the design a bit, reduced some of the ricketiness factor. Also, the installation, while in the end was fine, did not go per the written information provided by Lexmark.Definitely, if you want photo quality, you will need a different printer. BUT the photo quality is not as crappy as the PC World review made it out to be. The trick to to be sure to select the quality of printing you want (Best). The photos I have copied on Best quality are good, yes if you look you can see lines but it won't be the first thing the eye sees.I have gotten excellent color copies off a color original.And scanning pics in is easy, the software you use is easy. I love it!If you want a multifunction for business purposes or for projects and you don't need to print award winning photos, then this is the machine for you.
I got these for a 2001 ford explorer sport. Im using them as midrange rear speakers. I have reference components in the front. These speakers sound awesome! I recently amped them and they sound even better.
I have never ordered from Amazon before, but will do it again. This was the cheapest anywhere I could find these speakers. They arrived on time and were brand new. I paid just about half price for them. I m considering ordering a second pair to give sound the whole back yard.
I really like these, they are comfortable and seem to deliver very acceptable sound for my needs. Also they are very affordable.
Playing DVDs both Blu-ray and standard definition is slow and non-responsive. A few times I've had to restart the player to get it to play. The streaming Netflix works maybe 50% of the time. I can stream Netflix via Mac Mini, Wii, and Roku player. None of these seem to be giving me any problems, so I do not think it is a network issue (or speed issue) on my end or a Netflix issue. FYI: My Blu-ray player is wired directly to my router and player has received the latest updates.I would not recommend this product.Update: Decided to box it up and return it. Above symptoms have gotten worse.
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.
There is no drivers for pocket pc 2003 so don't buy this card if you use such OS.
got this DVD recorder yesterday, after simple setup, it auto-tuned 15 digital channels, and all work while other Sony HDTV can't receive some digital channels, or unstable (in and out), I never tried recording capability yetproexcellent tuner receptionpretty simple setup/operationconlong startup time (up to 1 minute)very strict HD recording rule (DVD+/- R/RW won't work as stated on manual, requires DVD-RAM, though my desktop can play, this is a hassle)if you want this DVDR for HD OTA TV upgrade if you want to keep current TV, go for it, you won't go wrong
Happy with finding a Gold Box deal on this very nice, good quality anti-static mat. Got it for less than $15. I paid close to $26 for a slightly larger but similar mat a couple of months ago. Now I can work on two computers at the same time, or easily transport this one to another location while leaving the larger one in my workspace.This one is large enough to place a 20" imac (or monitor) [approx 19"x16"] face down and still have a decent amount of mat extending around the edges. It seems fine for home office/personal and probably small business use. I don't know enough about high-tech professional requirements, but this is fine for someone like me who changes out hard drives, ram, other components on a fairly regular basis for self, friends, family and a few clients who occasionally request mods/upgrades, too.Plus this one had very excellent product packaging. The other larger anti-static mat was just in a plastic bag, which was okay, but this is more like a bonus box because now I can store both mats in this box for transport/storage when not in use.And unlike the larger mat, this one was curled with the up-side inward, the black down side was facing outward. The larger mat had it the other way around, which makes it easier for first use, but not better for transport protection/anti-scuffing. So, take your pick on which way you prefer it rolled, but I like both the useful box of the Cables Unlimited ACC-1450 19.5-Inch x 23-Inch Anti-Static Grounding Pad, its great box, and the protective way it was rolled/curled.Great deal and good quality, especially for the money!
We've got six of these beauties at my school that we use for image editing (read that: Photoshop) and laying out pages (read that: Pagemaker) both for the yearbook.We need to get colors as acurate as we can for this kind of work, and sure enough, when we hold the proofs up next to the monitors, even the picky graphic artists are hard pressed to notice a difference.Eye strain is less with the LC displays (as compared to the CRT's we also use), because there isn't any of that annoying flicker sometimes achieved with older CRTs. A definate help when we spend four or five hours trying to get that photo we forgot to turn the flash on for to a level where we can bother sending it to the publisher. :-)Definatly worth the money we paid for them. And they're listed for lower here than they were when we bought ours from Apple.Oh, and another thing, for those peripheral addicts out there (you know who you are!!) its got two USB ports on the back. Boy is that helpful... no more switching cables to go between the floppy drive and the digital cameras (or whatever your application is).Best display I've ever used.
It works well. Has a good performace and interface. It is better than I expected.
I find this filter gives a soft and dreamy quality to photos. I wouldn't say it that it truly mimics fog but it is a pleasing alternative effect and can be striking in different light.
The area i live in has a bunch of apt running off of one cable line. I originally purchased a signal booster from radio shack. Unsatisfied with it i did some research and saw all the good reviews on this product. Pretty much lives up to the good reviews. Most channels the signal is perfect with only a few upper channels a lil bit fuzzy. Excellent improvement tho. Im very happy with this purchase and would buy it again.
This is my first GPS. I picked this one because of the free 1 year MSN service that gives you traffic alerts.This was definitely a great buy and Amazon did a perfect job getting it to me and at a good price.I am finding short cuts and better routes. Doing a 32 mile trip to visit relatives once a week I saved 4.5 miles each way on a quicker route, that's 9 miles per round trip, it adds up. The MSN part of it is good but I'm not sure if I will renew the service after the first free year. So far I only saved about $2 on finding cheaper gas stations with the MSN service, and maybe a few dollars on avoiding major traffic a few times. The traffic alerts are not always there and updated though, that's why I may not renew the MSN.I seem to use the navigation part of it more where I saved about $27 so far, I keep track of everything. I have only had it a month, so it will pay itself off really fast. This is a good way to conserve gas.I also find it very useful when driving to work, it tells me estimated time of arrival. This way I know I have plenty of time and don't have to rush and risk a ticket. Many times I feel I am going to be late but then the GPS tells me I have a 5 minute cushion, so I can relax and coast into work.Some routes it takes you may not be the best, and you can adjust the route if you are familiar with a better route, so it may not be perfect but it is very close to perfect. I'd say if you drive more than 10,000 miles a year and do many trips that are over 10-20 miles one way, you need a GPS. So if you were thinking of getting one, get it. Consider it free because it will pay for itself.
Just the thing for mass storage of discs that seem to accumulate past all reason. When plastic cases get to be too burdensome - try these for more efficient use of precious storage space.
I've had my Zune for 7 months and I've NEVER had a problem with it. Not once!! The software works and has worked perfectly for me (including the brand new update!)It's an amazing device to bring on vacations because with proper applications, DVD movies, and tv shows recorded from my computer can be put onto the Zune.It's fantastic. I treat my electronics wonderfully and take care of them so I never have any problems. Some of the people who have troubles with the Zune are not doing something right. It's easy to blame an electronic device when it's really the users fault...think about it ;)
It's impossible to tell on Amazon's website which are OEM batteries and which aren't.I had a similar experience as others had here, though I bought mine off eBay last year. I ordered 3. All 3 are shorter than the original batteries that came with my phones, as seen in the video another reviewer here posted. None of mine hold a charge for more than a day off the chargers, when I don't talk on the phone. So, if I leave one off the charger too long, I can't find it by using the intercom function. I lost one phone for a week because of this issue. Eventually, I found it in my garage.If I actually talk on the phone, I get MAYBE 2 hours of talk time, then 2-3 beeps, then it dies. That not enough time to run to a charger and pick up another phone that's fully juiced up. The OEM batteries would beep 8-10 times, giving me plenty of time to go find another juiced phone, before they went dead. But these, just don't. Am having to replace them again already. The OEM batteries lasted 4 years before I had to replace them, stayed charged for 2-3 days and gave me more like 6 hours of talk time before needing to reenergize.Seriously considering going retail locally, just to be sure I get real ones and not these cheapos.
This bag has an excellent array of pockets with loads of space. Highly robust construction along with well designed features make it an ideal tool for hauling the laptop or other electronics. The stand up base is a great feature for travelling with the bag.The shoulder straps are very wide, I'm sure they'd accomodate someone who is quite large. They are a little too wide to sit comfortable on my shoulders and end up sliding down lower than I'd like. Otherwise a great bag.
This is for my husband and he says. . .This works as advertised, when using a memory card. It does not work when using a thumb drive.I am trying to contact the manufacturer to ask about this unit being defective.It is nice to have CD capability on a memory card playing on the car stereo.
I bought this as a second battery for my SD800IS and it has been working perfect. Battery life seems to be as good as the genuine Canon battery and it's a lot cheaper.
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
Quick and painless, got here, used it, been using it for couple of months, no issues what so ever. YAY
Whats to say,Cheap price, shipped on time, same as in Big Box stores, except cheaper.Nuff said.
This is a great basic no-nonsense GPS that works right out of the box, takes a minute or so to connect when turned on, but updates directions quickly when you go "off course." Works just as well as my wife's Acura Navi unit. Battery lasts ~ 2hours and need to use car adapter. I recharge the unit overnight using computer USB. Nice sleek New Edition form fits well in the car and easily beats out the Garmin 320/330. You can download multiple voices. My purchase last week included a free 2006 DVD map update that you can order online and I received it in 5 days. I chose this over the Garmin 320/330 and would highly recommend you do the same.
This is a good, cheap charger for an Apple product. It does exactly what it should, which is charge the product while in the car.
This Canon battery charger was hard to find. I am happy that I located one and that it works. I lost the origional one that came with my camera and my camera is useless without it. It was sent in a timely manner as well.
I ordered this camera after reading the reviews here at Amazon and I am glad to order it. In general, the camera is very good and the price is good too. Kodak did a good job. The quality of the pictures are very good outdoor, but a little dark indoor but still very good too if you have the lights on at home. I beleive the camera needs a stronger flash. I found the movie feature is very good. You can make movies with sound. The problem is that you can't make movies indoor unless you have a strong light (the movies I made indoor came up to be dark unless all lights are on). No problem with the quality of outdoor movies. The camera is extreemly easy to use with lot of features. There are lot of optional accessories for this camera. The best are the 37mm wide-angle length and the telephoto lens. The battery life is also very good. I have a friend who has the Olympus DC510, and I found out the quality of pictures for the Kodak and the Olympus are similar. However, Kodak camera has the movie feature, lot of more optional accessories and also cheaper. In general, I would recommend this camera to anyone.
I love electronics technlogy. This is a very cool little system, especially for the price. I was looking for an mp3 boombox and found this one by Sony and I do NOT regret its purchase.Its a simple system and has every function I was looking for! When I looked at it in the store I was wondering where all the features could be. But with these few keys you can:- play mp3 cds,- shuffle tracks,- repeat track, directory, cd, album.- Rewind/Forward Tracks/Directories- and scan rewind/forward tracks.- Program your own folders (20) with your own track order up to 20 tracks or files for each folder!There are 20 presets for the radio and they are very easy to set. The boombox is very intuitive. i figured out how to do everything in about 2 minutes of playing with it w/out the instructions, because everything just makes sense the way it's set up. Kudos to Sony for this!!! I really love it.Worthy Extras:Its also waterproof, very light and easy to carry!PS. One thing that a buyer may expect is a remote, but there isn't one.
I was incredibly pleased with my RCA DVD when i bought it at the end of August. The first problem I noticed was while watching &quot;A Simple Plan.&quot; The screen flickered during the really white snow scenes. No problem . . . just the disk I thought. Then after two months of ownership the DVD decided to eat DVD's rather than play them. The tray would close and grind and click away until it was good and ready to let go. Needless to say, I took it back and bought a different brand.
This is an awesome printer. I got it to replace my Epson CX8400 which completely sucked. My Epson CX8400 ate through ink cartridges even if you didn't use them. My Canon MP600 though has so far been very quick, very good quality when printing, and has reasonably priced ink that lasts quite a while.Only negatives is the looks (and size) and a minor print issue. Granted the look of the printer is growing on me and I choose quality over looks any day and I noticed a slight tint (I believe it was either a yellow or blue tint) on some black and white photos I printed. Great purchase in my opinion though.
I bought this on the hope that it would hold an ultra fine sharpy pen, and it dose. This was a must for my AMT A&P sheet metal repair class. When laying out patches for aircraft a good marker is the only way to go and if you don't have to carry a set of circle patterns you win. With the pencil lead arm you are able to design on paper as well as lay out on metal as well..
Pentax has been knows for the finest glass in the industry, but after the 1960's or 1970's their professional gear has all been medium format.Well, the digital revolution finally woke them up. Many pros have been using Pentax 35mm cameras because of the glass, and the *st D was a good holder for the lenses.So now they finally came out with a pro-spec digital (too bad about the failed MZ-D years ago) and it's not the 645D, it's the K10D!The camera is solid, robust, uses a high-voltage power supply, and with the battery pack is one mean machine. Plus, it natively saves in DNG format so pros don't have to wait for Thomas Knoll at Adobe to profile the camera - native DNG goes right into Adobe Bridge!The shake reduction feature makes ALL your lenses IS lenses, not just the $[...] monsters. The 300/2.8 and 600/4 are still available, should you want them and have the money to spend.The most impressive part to me is the fact that it automatically senses the orientation of the photos. Portraits don't have to be rotated after the fact, which saves time in post-processing. For a working photographer, that means a lot!Over all, for image quality and features, you can't match it until you get up to the hyper-expensive Canon 5D, at which point you're better off going medium format digital. The 645D will be the one to look for.But for the regular photographer, this is one serious machine!
As a teacher, I use this case for taking dvds to and from school. It looks sleek, and it protects from getting squashed by books and supplies.
I'm actually happy with the printer itself, but there have been a few rocky moments. The software installation has a couple of times where there are extended waits and to a normal person it appears that the CD is bad or the system locked up. I eventually found that if you just keep waiting and don't touch anything it will eventually finish successfully. My big disappointment so far has been that when I have used the proof sheet feature to try to print some 4x6 prints directly from a memory card, in spite of my selecting borderless on the proof sheet it prints the photos with a border. Online tech support walked me through several test prints which succeeded in nothing more than wasting paper, ink, and lots of time. My HP P130 photo printer prints borderless from a memory card just fine, but the PSC 2210 does not, and for me this makes the direct print from memory card feature a lot less useful.One aspect of the memory card slots deserves some mention. It is a good idea to make sure that all writes to a memory card have been saved before it is removed (or you could lose data) and a Dazzle USB 6 in 1 card reader I have allows you to right click on the drive icon, select eject (it doesn't actually eject the card, you have to pull it out), and know that you're good to remove the card. Both the HP PSC 2210 and the P130 give an error message when you &quot;eject&quot; the card, but then don't complain when you actually pull the card out. I think HP could use just a little more polish on their software for this.
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!
This remote does not live up to its claims. It didn't have the codes it claims. For instance, it says it has codes for Audiovox, which is my DVD player/home theater system. However, what it means is, it has codes for Audiovox's VCR, but not Audiovox DVD player or home theater. And if you have any newer system, like my plasma TV, forget about having a code for it.The next thing it claims is that you can search for a compatible code, so I tried that. No codes found.The next thing it claims is that the remote can "learn" your device's codes by pointing one remote into the other. Not exactly. What it means is, you can press each button on your remote and map it to their remote. BUT, the catch is, there isn't enough memory to completely map the buttons for even one remote, so it stops "learning" after the memory is full. I don't know why you'd have a remote that controls eight devices but can't contain all the buttons for even one of them. I only had three devices, and one of them did have a code, but I still couldn't use this remote with only two remotes to map.The next thing it claims is that the remote is upgradable and that new codes can be added. What it means is, you have to send the remote back to customer service -- and pay the shipping by the way -- and they'll send it back after they reprogram it. If you plan on adding any more devices to your system later, get ready to be without your remote every time you need to "upgrade" it.I eventually returned mine after lots of frustration. This remote is low priced, but it's still not worth it.
SIMA should be sued for misleading advertising, the box reads: "Eliminates Background Noise" and "Sturdy" but such claims are absolute rubbish! It does not eliminate background noise, it actually introduces interference into your soundtrack and if you by any chance switch it to "zoom mode" you are going to hear nothing but noise. The mike picks up sound from the front as well as the back, it is not directional by any stretch of the imagination, all claims by the manufacturer are absolute lies.It is not sturdy either, it is made out of cheap plastic and so is the hot-shoe that attaches to the camera. In fact, it is so fragile, I almost broke it taking it out of the package. If you had a bad experience with this mike, return it and write a review here, perhaps eventually they will stop making this piece of junk. Avoid it at all cost.
I've been using my Garmin C340 for about 3 weeks now and am well pleased with it. It is all you could ask for when getting directions to your destinations. Easy to use and set up. Also I highly recommend a optional dash mount for the unit, I think it is much better than using a window mount. Very easy to remove and take out when the vehicle is parked in public. My only drawback is the instructions you get from Garmin on updates to the Unit. The are lacking in easy to understand process for the normal human.
As far as AM radio goes, I've never heard it this clearly before!The AM reception is simply amazing.FM radio of course always comes in perfectly and sounds great.Shortwave reception is wonderful, and you get SSB all for under $150.I wouldn't even compare this radio to any others in the $200 price range.Look to spend a bit more on other brands if you're looking for this quality.
Just as advertised and considerably cheaper than the OEM version. Works like a charm and is very versatile.
I have ordered several times through Amazon...I am pleased with the speedy delivery and I am getting use to my new Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman mouse. It takes a bit to get use to it! I had an older model trackball from logitech (it was a corded one which I see is still being sold!)and I loved using that one. The marble ball on this mouse seems at first a bit slow and didn't respond as I would have liked when I turned it on...but then I went into the mouse settings and re-adjusted things and it is working GREAT! I am not sure how this compares to the other trackball mice out there, but I like this one!
I bought and installed the Tivo last December as a Christmas present for my parents. Their overall experience with it has been positive, but there have also been a number of problems, which I will go into in this review for the benefit of those trying to make an informed decision.First, after Tivo made its initial dialup connection, it crashed. A green screen appeared on the TV announcing the crash and saying that if the system did not recover within 5 hours to call customer service. It took considerably longer than that, but eventually it did recover. Two days later, another crash occurred. Over time the crashes became less frequent and recovery time was faster. As far as I know, crashes no longer occur. (Perhaps Tivo downloaded patches to its drivers.) Crashes are very frustrating, because not only can you not record during them, but you can't even watch TV at all without disconnecting the Tivo from the cable. Television should not be subject to crashes. VCRs never do this.One reason I bought Tivo for my parents is that according to the hype, it is so easy to use that anyone can quickly learn and become comfortable with it. My parents are not very tech-savvy and never mastered the VCR that they have owned for over 10 years, so I thought Tivo would be an excellent solution for them. It's been a struggle, but they finally know how to use the basic features and are no longer angry with me for turning their television-viewing into such a stressful time.A seldom-mentioned fact is that Tivo does not give you the ability to watch live TV and record a separate program simultaneously (although you can watch an already recorded program while another is being recorded). So if you just want to turn on the TV and channel-surf, you won't be able to if Tivo is already in the middle of recording another program (unless you tell it to stop recording that program). Even more infuriating is when you are watching live TV, and in the middle of the program a message pops up saying that Tivo is about to beginning a scheduled recording, giving you a few seconds to decide whether you want to abandon what you are in the middle of watching or if you are willing to not do the recording. Sometimes this can be a very stressful dilemma, particularly if the scheduled recording was requested by another member of the household. My father was often not quick enough to tell it to cancel the recording, and as a result, recording would begin, and the program he was watching would suddenly disappear from the screen and he wouldn't know how to get it back. When this occurred during major sporting events, his level of stress was unprecedented.Tivo doesn't work well when shared by multiple members of a household. Besides the aforementioned problem of different viewers canceling each other's conflicting recording schedules or even deleting other people's yet-to-be-viewed programs to free up space on the drive, there is also the problem that the program recommendation feature becomes hilariously inept. It works something like this. Tivo keeps a database on their servers of what programs each Tivo records as well as viewer ratings, and then it looks for corelations. For example, 95% of people who watch program A and program B also record program C. So Tivo if you regularly watch both A and B, Tivo will recommend and record C for you. Of course if A and B are recorded by separate individuals, the correlation means nothing. If I record Spongebob and my father records Meet the Press, and 95% of people who record both also watch programs on the golf channel, that correlation is meaningless. Tivo has definitely made some weird choices.Also, there is an occasional stutter in which a program will freeze for a second or two. This is particularly pronounced when it is recording one program while displaying another. The problem is not serious, since it restarts where it left off with no gap in the sound (and you can always rewind). But it is moderately annoying to me and extremely disturbing to my parents. Also, if you choose to copy important programs to videocassettes, you would record all the stutters as well.Overall this is a very good product, and I do recommend it for most people. I chose to concentrate on the flaws in this review, since the advantages (which are quite significant) are detailed exhaustively in the other reviews. It definitely deserves all four stars, and future versions of Tivo will probably do much to remedy the current problems.*UPDATE -- March 7, 2003*It turned out that I had purchased a faulty model. About three weeks ago it went into a permanent crash. My parents contacted customer service, and Tivo immediately sent them a new model. They were not even required to send back the old one until they got the new one, so there was little delay. Unlike the previous one, the new one never crashes, and it is more responsive. Also, the aforementioned stutter problem no longer occurs. It's definitely an excellent product with great customer service. I raise my rating to a solid 4.5 stars.
Perfect companion to my E280 8Gbyte Sandisk Sansa. Connecting to the USB on my HP laptop is not only a pain at times, it's not always convenient. Because I use the E280 both at home and on my sailboat while rolling over the waves of Lake Michigan, I need charging that's close by without having to turn on my laptop. It also works with my Xantex 400W portable power pack so I can charge while I'm "moored" in some cozy little cove enjoying the summer breezes and listening to either my downloaded tunes or directly to my favorite FM station. It's too bad Sandisk doesn't offer one as an option when you buy their product, however.
Do not buy this set! And if you do, don't buy without an extended warranty!After months of research and reading hundreds of reviews searching for the best DLP TV back in September, 2006, it was almost no contest that Samsung was getting rave reviews for its picture quality. Most of my tech head and audio/video buff type friends where all sold on Samsung. After years of being a life-long owner of Sony's and Toshiba's, I decided to make the move and join the Samsung movement. 1.5 years later, I must say that I regret making the switch and will most likely not purchase another Samsung again. I will not argue the picture quality is brilliant and a joy to view. I am not at all displeased with the picture quality. What I am not happy about is replacing a lamp and ballast for $500 less than 18 months after I purchased it for $2,200.As a lighting professional, I understand that all things like ballasts and lamps can and will fail. But in my world, ballasts carry a 3 to 5 year warranty and lamps are guaranteed for 50% of their rated life and take a lot more abuse than my TV set. Considering I have owned only 5 or 6 TV's in 23 years and all, except one are still working and only 1 has ever required repair after 8 years! I simply don't appreciate paying 25% of the TV's value within 18 months of purchase for needless repairs. Samsung offered no help other than answering the phone promptly, letting me know I was out of warranty and gave me the telephone number to the local service shop. As far as I am concerned, a $2,000 TV should work for a minimum of 3 to 5 years without a penny in repairs. But the reality is, they don't...so in my case, a bad ballast failed and also caused a lamp failure. Ballast's should not go bad within 2 years. I will gladly pay for a new lamp, but Samsung should have furnished a new ballast and they should last at least 5-10 years.Anyway, if you are considering buying a Samsung, beware that there are many service issues that are showing up after the warranty expires that will cost you big bucks, such as noisy and bad color wheels and in my case, ballast and lamps. My Toshiba display is just as nice, and is still working glitch free. My Sony failed after 8 years, but was so outdated, I was actually praying for it to break so I could buy the Samsung. My only regret now is not buying another Sony or Toshiba, or minimally, an extended warranty.
This device is fine for charging an iPod in your car. Every now and then, our iPod turns up in the car juiceless. When that happens, we just pull out this device and plug it in, and within seconds, the iPod comes back to life. It looks and feels like cheap plastic, but it works as advertised, and we have had no problems with it after 6 months of use.
I keep buying this brand and they keep stop working on me. After two months of very gentle and careful use, the sound on one side disappeared. Very frustrating....I am planning not to buy this brand again and would not recommend this product. You basically get what you pay for.
I have three of these purchased over a period of four years. All have worked without fault. All have performed as advertised. Great seller offering a very reliable product.
I bought a Canon BJC-6000 just over 2 years ago and used it lightly over the two years. It is currently broke giving me 6 beeps which by the manual indicates the cartridge is not installed. I purchased new cartridges and install them and guess what? I still get 6 beeps. I have tried everything the manual said to do to no avail.So, that is why I rate the Canon BJC-6000 only one star.
I needed this headset for work since I'm a virtual home agent.These are way better than expensive headphones. Overall, good quality.
I was so glad to see an affordable option for my Dell 1600n laser printer. This toner has been working great for several months now. Will be buying this again.
Great item! Still learning to use it. Would be nice if it had a shoulder strap.
This cartridge works well in my Samsung SCX-4200 printer. It was super-easy to change out and, as always, Amazon delivered it very quickly.
The sound was great, but the DVD would lag every 10-15 seconds during any and all movies. It drove me nuts. I had to return it.
A gigabit wireless n router for under $70? Needing higher speeds after building a home media network, I jumped at the deal. Twice. More on that later..The router arrived at my doorstep, and within minutes I had boxcutter in hand ready to connect it up and enjoy the new gigabit speeds. I decided to use the included CD to install it. After connecting all of the wires, the setup program instructed me to turn on the router. Several minutes after the router was on, the install program still could not detect it. Oh well, I'd have to set it up manually.I logged in the router, set up security for the wifi, and I was up and running in about 2 minutes. The speed and range were both great, and as soon as I started to feel good about my purchase, the internet stopped working. Oh well, I thought, probably just a fluke since the modem hadn't been power cycled since I replaced the router it was connected to. So I reset the modem and router, and minutes later I was back on the internet. Little did I know, that was a sign of things to come. Over the course of the weekend that it was connected, the internet dropped intermittently. And when i say intermittently, I mean I couldn't go an hour without it going out. I could still access shared files on my network, but I couldn't get out to the internet. I replaced the new router with my old Linksys 10/100, left that connected for a couple days, and did not get a single drop. After reconnecting the new D-Link, I immediately was faced with the issue again.D-Link support isn't too great. As with most companies these days, they have outsourced their "tech support" to India, meaning not only is it difficult to understand the technology jargon, but also tough to understand the Indian accents and broken English. After a couple calls and about an hour troubleshooting the router, I was told it was probably defective and I should return it to Amazon. Not giving up hope, I decided to replace it with a new one (5 stars for Amazon's return policy!). Boy was I disappointed when the new unit did the same thing. This one seemed even less reliable than the first one! After another call and another hour troubleshooting, I was told they had to pass me on to level 2 support. "Someone will call you within 10 minutes to continue troubleshooting." That was 4 days ago. I decided to return the second unit and get a refund, hoping for better luck with another brand.For the price, it's not a bad router - if it works properly. Obviously this problem isn't happening to everybody, so don't let me scare you into avoiding this router - just keep the original packaging and order from Amazon so you can return it easily if needed!
The product arrived well packaged. No problems with order. Would have liked a quicker response, but did arrive in time.
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.
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 bought this tray along with the ergotron 3 monitor stand. Love it, I put two monitors with my laptop in the middle. Perfect for opening multiple applications and viewing them at the same time.
It's what the image describes... I hope it will work fine in my computer... I am not going to need it from a while... but when I will use it, it would help me...
The amazon item page shows two different versions of front panel pictures as of Jan. 2013; one with 8 port status LEDs squeezed to the right and the other with 24 port status LEDs more widely laid out. The actual product I received differs from either of them; there are only 8 LEDs widely laid out. This degrades network trouble-shooting capability compared with the 24 port status LED version.In addition, the power supply jack is located on the rear panel, which is not shown in any of the product pictures. The product pictures show a power jack on a side panel. This is resulting in a wider body dimension. I bought this Ethernet switch to replace an existing one in my AV rack that is full of network gadgets, and I thought I would be able to save some space for a new Google TV STB with the product with smaller dimension.I am tired of false products advertized at Amazon. I could return the product for a "different item" reason, but I've decided to keep it only because I don't seem to be able to find a similar product at this price besides I am tired of fiddling to return false products to Amazon.
Had the unit three months, already people say I sound like I am under water. Now I have to buy another headset.M Stratton, Iowa
Sometimes tanks aren't so comfortable. I've had these babies for almost two years and they are just know going out the door. That's actually why I'm on Amazon at the moment. I have worn, dropped, slammed(I get so angry at video games sometimes) so many times, that I gave up counting. While they served the purpose they were built for admirably, there is one flaw that plagues these headphones. They are a little too tight and they like to cram your ears. If you have a big head/ ears, you may want to think about it before getting these. I got used to them after sometime and they did loosen up a bit after few months. I get headaches though if I wear them for over an hour though.Good bits about these headphones, everything. Like I said, These aren't cheaply made. Quality is to be expected from a brand like Philips. The only thing that could be upgrade as far as materials go is the pleather ear pads. The ear pads are cracked a little in a few places and the pleather tend to make them a little hot. of course that is to be expected from "aroung-the-ear" headphones. other than that, they sounds great, Very portable, and you'll notice a major difference when turning on the active noise canceling.All and all, solid headphones. If you are looking for an entry pair on noise-canceling headphones and your head isn't the size of a watermelon, pick these up. I'm attached to mine even though they hurt my head and it will be hard to let them go. I think I'll keep them a few months after I get my new pair(different). Worth every penny I say.
I actually got this camcorder 2 1/2 years ago as my first camcorder in anticipation of the coming birth of our first child. It offered a lot of great features for the price, and I thought the 3&quot; viewscreen right on the camcorder was a big improvement over viewfinders and pop-out screens.And lo and behold, when we got it, it worked exactly as we thought and we got some great memories.But then the lens cap broke. And it started to jam tapes regularly. And put dots and speckles into some recordings. And after 3 months of use my battery wouldn't recharge anymore. I brought it in for a repair and a replacement lens cap/battery, but 9 months later all 3 problems happened again.The first repair was under warranty, I paid for the 2nd one. But last month was really it. My sister, who lives 400 miles away from me, had twins around the same time our son was born and we went up to visit them for their 2nd birthday. My wife took (or I should say tried to take) an hour of video of me playing with all 3 boys and another 2 hours of video of all of us going to the zoo together. Well, you know what, nothing came out, because THE TAPE WAS JAMMED AGAIN! Only this time, the camcorder did not give me any message warning me of this during her attempted recording, so we thought all was fine.So today, 2 weeks before our 2nd child is due, I threw in the towel and bought a Samsung DV camcorder. Cest la vie....I have 2 Sharp TV's that work great (one is almost 20 years old!) so I don't know if I simply got a &quot;lemon&quot; or if their camcorder standards are just lax compared to their other electronics.
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.
Their up, easily installed and really enhance the theater sound with their location! Fair price and great/prompt service! A+++++
Had this printer for about a week. Fantastic print quality and you can buy aftermarket ink very cheap for it. Could not resist the special Amazon has run on this printer. 59.95plus shipping. WOW!!!!! And yes I have received the printer for that price.
Having just bought this speaker system, I wanted to chime in with a review. I am using a Creative Audigy Platinum 2 series sound card, and using the fiber optic out to connect to the speakers.In a word, movies sound AWESOME. Games sound AWESOME. For these applications I fully and wholeheartedly recommend these speakers. However, if your main use for these speakers is listening to music, I would recommend something else. These speakers really do not produce a natural sound for music. I have tried tweaking the setting to the point of frustration, but to no avail. The midrange is almost non-existant. The bass is either not there or overpowering. Yes, yes, as I said, I have messed with ALL the settings ad nauseum (including adjusting the sub volume). In general, the "stereo" setting produces a very weak sound for music. The "stereo x 2" setting is a little better, but still suffers from the problems I mentioned. The "5.1 music" setting is hopeless.I am using the speakers in a fairly large room, so perhaps that is part of the problem, but I doubt it. As I said, movies and games still sound awesome.Well, overall, I do not regret shelling out the cash for these speakers. But caveat emptor - You may be better of with a good 2.1 speaker system if you mainly want speakers for listening to music.
very good. I like the rub type material they used for part of this keyboard.The only thing I don't like is, they didn't glue the key very tight. But the key will only fall off from the keyboard when I throw the keyboard to the wall (some times I'm bad temper). But you could put it back after it falls off.
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.
Greatest thing in the world!We are not professionals by any means. But we do have a toddler! We keep the Lens Pen in our camera bag for when our daughter likes to reach out and leave finger prints.
This is a very neccessay tool to have. Excellent for cleaning camera lense and parts.
I love Zune products! They have a long battery life. I would suggest Zune to anyone who would like to listen to their music and their easy to use as well as easy to download your music.
After reading many reviews on Amazon, I purchased this SimpleTech External Hard Drive Firewire/USB 250G in April 2006, but didn't use until Dec. 31, 2007. Like some of us, I procrastinated (backing up my data should be a priority, but isn't) and got around to using the drive today. I figured Dec. 31 would be before the New Year; a good New Year's resolution to not procrastinate. So, today I unwrapped it, plugged it in, followed all instructions, and discovered it is D.O.A. (dead on arrival).The red light will come on indicating power, but the green light indicating hard drive activity is not lit. I have been through the troubleshooting guide. The green light was on for all of one minute indicating the drive was working briefly. The drive died within five minutes of opening the box.Initially unwrapping the drive -- not using it; just opening it -- a couple of months ago, I noticed the A/C adapter was missing from the original package. SimpleTech sent me a new one. I do not think the D.O.A. is caused by the A/C adapter, since there is power to the drive.I will call SimpleTech and swap out this D.O.A. drive. While disappointed that the drive is D.O.A, I am glad that I didn't transfer my data to it first, and then have it die. I cannot recommend this product.
This eyepiece is an exact replacement for the original one. It is great quality. I bought it for my XTi and had no problems with installation or use from it. Clark-Photo.com
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.
never received this product. continues to be out of stock for almost 1 year
I recieved this product the very next day, in great conditionit was apparent that quality and speed of product and service was important to this storethanksdefinitely buying more in the future
Do not waste your money on this, it does not work even though I tried several different keyboards.
This clock radio had some nice features but the backlit time was way too bright.I even went so far as buying a little bit on static cling vinyl window tint to cover the front of the clock. It still was a night light for the bedroom.The CD features were nice, but overall it seemed ill-designed. For example every time I went to set ALARM 1 or ALARM 2, this stupid "NAP" feature always got activated, to which I always had to turn it off. It was a constant headache. The buttons didn't seem to well placed either. I did like that you could adjust the SNOOZE time, but that was about it.I picked this up at Wal-Mart, which was a travesty in itself, and returned it a few weeks later. I am now using my old Sony Dream Machine from 1997 until a better one comes along...
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.
I love it. Had one before and it broke. It save the wristand hand from getting tired. It is great to work is small space. There is no liftting to click and drag. Using the trackman wheel optical is the best. Regular mouse is not for me anymore.
I spend many hours on the phone for my business, so I get annoyed if the sound isn't clear. This no frills number is just fine. Quite good, actually. I wish it had a mute button, but I can live without it if the sound is good and it is.Edit: I didn't realize that the mute button on my Plantronic CT-12 telephone will work on this headset! Yay!!!
Not much to say, but this is definitely a very nice CompactFlash and SD reader (I don't use any variant of Memory Stick). The speed is blazing, with RAW and JPG files blitzing along almost instantly, and unlike so many other models out there, it isn't from some unknown manufacturer and it doesn't try to read a gazillion formats (who the heck uses Smart Media anymore anyway?). Really, if Sandisk made a slow reader, they'd lose a heck of a lot of business selling flash, so they're bound to do a better job than some fly by night outfit you've never heard of, and I value my pictures way too much to ruin them on a cheap $10 reader when a $20 reader is so much better.
i HAVE USED MANY bELKIN PRODUCTS IN THE PAST AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SATSIFIED WITH THEIR PRODUCTS THESE CABLES ARE NOW INCLUDED: GOOD QUALITY AND VALUE
Very good coverage in other than ideal conditions. Easiest setup I've run across. Very clear interface. No ambiguities.I live in a house with 12 - 18 inch thick adobe walls covered in chicken wire to hold on the plaster in the original part of the house. Even so, I get a (barely) usable signal in the frame addition. Line of sight has the signal passing through 3 of the above mentioned adobe walls, and one steel door. Couldn't believe it, but it works.Unfortunately, it doesn't work quite well enough, so in the end, I installed a wireless access point hardwired (I had the foresight to wire the house with Cat5E when the addition was put in) to the router from the frame part of the house. The 5 GHz signal from the access point has to pass through only one adobe wall (and nothing else) to get to the front (adobe section) of the house, but it's totally invisible. This is really a very high quality router, and the price is excellent. 2.4 GHz only which might be an issue in a crowded urban environment, but out in the boondocks where I am it's flawless.
I bought this item as a birthday gift for my friend. She said that it was great for her since she can listen the music with her iPod when she is driving. She likes this item very much!
Yhe Portable Headphones with Volume Control work as expected. I does NOT hug the head so much to cause discomfort.
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.
I selected this camera based on a number of criteria that helped narrow down the selection for "purseable", low cost, "point-and-shoot" and "but I want to do this or that, too" cameras. In other words, it's a good camera and takes good pictures AND video clips.I read all the reviews for this product and I knew ahead of time the limitations; i.e. if you want to capture your kid's picture frolicking in the bath tub, the results are hit and miss. So, take more than one picture, and as someone else said, if you don't want to miss a scene, take a video.The only disappointment was the battery short life. The different evaluations give you how many pictures you can take with a set of fully charged batteries but they don't say anything about what happens when you spend 2-3 minutes reviewing every picture you took on the large LCD screen. The advantage of the A570IS is that you can pop in 2 AA batteries and off you go.In conclusion, customer is happy.
Warning: This product has fixed optics. Although you can &quot;Zoom In&quot; from a window in Net Meeting, all it does is blow up the image. As a result, you can not get fine resolution with Zoomed-In images. I feel this is border-line misrepresentation of a product because the box indicates that the camera module itself is a zoom camera. If you don't want zoom, it's a fine camera.
I was debating between this battery and the Energizer branded batteries (actually made by Audiovox) that many other people have purchased through Amazon. I've had my phones for about 5 years and the talk time was considerably less than it had been. I work from home a few days a week and am constantly on conference calls (using the hand unit speaker function) so I tend to give my batteries a work out.It was hard to sift through the reviews on batteries because it seemed most people did not remember how long the talk time was previously, so any new battery seems great. Well I charged these as per the recommendation and had my first test this week. After about 4 hours of speaker phone conversations the battery life was down one (out of three) bar. With the older batteries I would have had to switch to one of my other two phones.I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend these batteries to anyone looking for an OEM replacement. Because I got so much life out of my old ones, I feel qualified to give some advice on extending the life:1) Make sure you charge them at least 15 hours; I give it a full 24.2) When you are not using the phone hang it up on the charging base.My old batteries are still good for the average person, so if I did not do so many conference calls on speaker they would probably last another 4 years.
I use this case every day to travel all over the country. It holds 2 laptops plus lots of paperwork and has 3 handy compartments for pens, mice and other items. I've used it for over a year and it has stood the test of time.
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.
The spacebar is practically unusable. If you hold your hands in a normal position then you'll likely hit the bar near the edge. Due to a pitifully bad design the spacebar will bend incredibly far before suddenly snapping and finally registering the keypress. Yes, if you press it closer to the middle then it will work (but still requires far too much force to be considered ergonomic). Why should anybody have to use a non-standard typing style to use a keyboard, though? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of supposedly being ergonomic? It's just really difficult to understand how such a bad design got onto the market. Absolutely don't waste your time on this keyboard.
This was an upgrade for me from an 8.0MP Digital Rebel XT--which was my first DSLR camera--so I will compare my experiences with the two.Digital Rebel XT 8.0MP:Pros: price, weight, ease of use.Cons: very noisy focusing and shooting. feels cheaply put together and mass produced (the latter is certainly true); feels and looks like an entry level DSLR camera (which, granted, is what it is). tends to overexpose pictures outdoors, and underexpose pictures indoors. ease of use comes at the sacrifice of desirable controls that just aren't there.D80 10.2MP:Pros: Solid look and feel. The 11-area autofocus system makes a HUGE difference, at least to me, and enables much better control and less wasted time trying to focus how I want to than the Rebel XT. Looks and feels serious and solid, like it means business. far more features and controls than the Rebel XT (which does make it harder to use, however) much quieter focusing and shooting. Excellent low light exposure, far better than the XT (using their respective kit lenses). Colors seem more rich and vibrant than the XT, and bright colors seem to "pop" more. This kit lens is of FAR better quality than the horrible kit lens that came with the Rebel XT. This kit lens does not live up to the usual kit lens reputation. It far exceeds it.Cons: price (still near impossible to find one of these for a steal), weight (it feels solid and well constructed, but you pay for that with the weight. my hand never got tired with the Rebel XT, it gets tired with this. I don't mind it though because I know it is more solidly built), seems to underexpose outdoors, but the detail and colors seem richer. (I'm sure once I get more familiar with the controls I will be able to tweak this), uses SD cards instead of CF. While the kit lens is far better than the Rebel XT kit lens, it does show more of a pincushion effect than the kit lens of the Rebel XT.Now, I realize that to be fair the D80 should be compared side by side to the Rebel XTi, not the Rebel XT, but again I don't have the experience to do that. I can only speak from my own personal experience based on what I have owned and used.Bottom line, to me this seems like a great midway point between entry-level DSLR and true professional DSLR. It seems to straddle the two ends of that spectrum very nicely in terms of picture quality, price, controls, and features. I can tell that this camera is going to make me a better photographer.I am still very happy that I started out with the Rebel XT, however, and if a friend of mine asked me for advice on buying their first DSLR I would probably recommend the Digital Rebel XT because it is so easy to use. I mean the Rebel is basically a glorified point and shoot camera with a mechanical shutter, ability to change lenses, and much better picture quality. Please pardon my slight hyperbole there, but hopefully you get the point. The Rebel XT takes zero know-how to use. For a beginner this is perfect if you ask me. Someone who knows how to use a point and shoot will quickly be able to master the Rebel XT.The D80 takes much more know-how to use but so far as I can tell that is a good thing if you are serious about photography. It is going to push me to be a better and more knowledgeable photographer, and it enables me to fine tune my pictures for better results.In one sentence:Digital Rebel XT: instant gratification.Nikon D80: better gratification, but not instant.
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.
I wanted to purchase a digital frame as a Christmas present. None of these photo frames will work in Canada though. If the Polaroid frame had its own server this could be different for me, but instead the buddied up with Ceiva. Anyone know when these frames will be avalible in Canada?
I'm so glad I purchase this little MP3 player,the frist day I got it; I downloaded 50 new songs,It was easy to download songs on this little player, and for the price I paid for this ( MP3 ) I coudn't belivie how well this little thing could play,sounds so good,plays my songs just like it was recorded on my Media Player,and I take it every wheres I go.Belive me you just have to buy one and try it out; you too will agree thatfor a small mp3 player , it's worth it's money in Gold +++++
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 have owned this printer for 2 weeks now and have to say I am impressed with the results. I have printed about 10 Full page prints. Yes it does use ink, but the quality when using epson paper is fantastic. The Quality looks just like pictures from an analog camera sent out for developing. It is fairly quiet and takes ~10 seconds to clean the heads when first starting. I have only used the 1440 and 720 dpi modes. I prob will never use the 2880(only for a test maybe)dpi because what I have read form reviews..there is only a difference when looking under &gt;4x Magnification. So far so good.
I recently expanded my home sound system by adding two speakers to an outdoor arbor swing located about 50' from the rear of my home. As it turned out, I needed every inch of wire on the two rolls I purchased, but I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Outstanding quality at a price that made my project very affordable. Highly recommended.
This is a poorly constructed piece of equipment. Having just returned home from Iraq, I think my expectations were too high for this product. It focuses poorly, the IR feature does not work that well. I would tell anybody looking for something like this to spend the extra money and get a better one. I wish somebody had told me that. Ive got a very costly paperweight now.
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.
I owned this plasma for appx two(2) months now and I am so glad that I bought it, however I should of bought it a long time ago because I missed a lot for quality HD tv. I have my TV hooked up to Comcast cable in Chicago Il. I am very happy with their service but there is a additional charge of $5.00usc for high definition hook up. Well worth the money! Also I would like to give kudos to A.B.T. store where I purchased the tv, Sony Dream System along with a beautiful stand for everything, If you want the best out there go directly to A.B.T store in suburb of Chicago, well worth the trip!! If you just want a simple TV don't go there. What else more could I say? P.S. I watch more TV now then ever! Thats' OK 'cause I am retired!
I bought this switch hoping I could use it to switch from audio from my TV, Mac, PC, and DVD player. Everything was fine until a month after use. My studio speakers (M-Audio BX8) produce a loud hum when connected to this RCA VH915 box. I'm thinking it has something to do with the power outlet not having the third ground prong. But thats just a guess.
This space saving fax machine is great. Very easy to set-up and works great. Faxes are clear. Great personal fax machine for the size and price.
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 :(
What a great summer! Our 180 Wellness Fitness Team has been very busy making on-location videos all over Long Island. This device (with a mono male to stereo female adapter for $2 at Radio Shack), coupled with a Kodak Zi8 has made outstanding videos. I have compared this to many other devices in the Wireless Lavalier Catagory.I purchased two seperate devices beofre finding this, and returned both.First was the 6032um - The $120 Audio 2000's UHF Dual Channel Lavalier System. Very cheaply made, as the antenna broke the first day. Brittle plastic, but it does work. Also, not portable. If you do buy this, research some cheap cell phone cases for the transmitter as it does have a belt clip, but it is very brittle,Second was the Samson Concert 77. This is made so well. The transmitter is platic too, but a world of difference from the Audio 2000's. Love the metal belt clip.The problem: it stopped working the first day. No audio coming out prompting me to wait on the reuturn line a BH Photo here in Manhattan. Ouch. Let's just say I wa a young man when I went in.So, I gave up on UHF. Yes it is the better choice, but too much money for me at this price point for videos that look and sound great anyway without it.Then I started Googling different models, regardless of Band (UHF or VHF), and found this. Then I saw youtube video after video with people stating how good this is.They are right.2 Important Factors:1) The signal to noise ration is 40db compared to the Audio Technica 88w, which has 30db. Generally, the higher the better.2) Also, this device is made in Japan. That includes the rediculously light full sized mic. If I could give Azden a tip, it would be to put a weight inside the mic to give it a more substantial feel. Notice I said a weight becuase it sounds very good for the price point.
I really like this docking station. It works really good. It lets you enjoy you ipod music thru your stereo system. It sounds great.
I am currently enjoying my I-pod very much.I'm glad it holds so many songs and is easy to use.
Overall happy with my purchase. The original iPOD Amazon sent me the sound only came out of one ear. Ended up sending it back and got a replacement within a few days. When I was on the phone with Apple the guy said I received a "DOA iPOD"I'm happy with it except I wish they included a charger that you could just plug into a wall to re-charge it rather than having to plug into your computer all the time for a re-charge.
I've owned this multifunction machine for a year now, and am VERY pleased with it. I use it as a family network printer, super G3 fax machine, and color copier. Its ink use is typical for my other printers (Canon, Epson). For this price, or even twice this price, this is a great machine.As of August 2007, this machine is still performing like a champ. Have it hooked up to a network of Macs, and frequently use it as a fax machine as well. Haven't tried the scanning ability. Still satisfied with ink use vs. other printers.
I bought this lamp and it worked great for 1 week. Then something tripped our circuit breaker. We finally found out it was this lamp. Anywhere we plugged it in, it tripped the breaker. I wouldn't suggest buying this lamp.
I just received my Canon 8x25 IS binoculars and they are just as sharp, bright and contrasty as my Pentax DCF WP 8x42 binoculars but show more detail when using image stabilization. They weigh only 16 oz so they are perfect for hanging from your neck for extended birding, sightseeing etc. You will not find better optics in their price range that includes a $50 Canon rebate until July 15. I also have the Canon 10x42L IS WP and 12x36 IS II binoculars but they are much larger and can get heavy when hanging from your neck for extended periods.
More storage capacity, compact, elegant; it's perfect!I bought this to replace my old Nano of 4 gigas (1st gen), and by now I'm happy with it, because it's the same, but better, with the great adition of better batteries, they really last long; not like the 1st gen nano.
I would give this product the highest number of stars possible, +1 if they'd just realize that the FAT32 format limitations are extremely annoying!This portable DVR is among the best for size, quality, ease of use, etc. Problem is, they insist on keeping the FAT32 limitation -- presumably because they don't want to have to make a separate version for Mac computer users.What does this FAT32 limit mean? If you have a movie that is longer than 2 hours, or you want DVD quality of any show longer than 1 hour, the protocol causes the file to split because of the 2 gb file size limit. In other words, if you take a movie like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (which my kids love) and want it in DVD quality, the file will actually split TWO TIMES. How frustrating when you're watching the movie and have to wait while it closes file #1 and opens #2, then does it again for file #3. Yes, you CAN configure the Archos to automatically open the next file in a folder/subdirectory, but there's still the time lapse and annoyance.Sure would be more than willing to pay a little more for a device that is NTFS -- so this annoying, outmoded/outdated protocol and it's limitations are removed!Great, by the way, for using as a travel companion on airlines and in hotel rooms!
Just got this unit yesterday. It has an excellent 4 inch display. The unit reads Compact Flash cards and transfers images very fast. The ergonomics of it are also great and its very easy to use. Seems to work fine with Canon RAW files. Has Histogram display.
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.
I was skeptical of some of the reviews where people complained of paper curling but this printer does in fact severely curl paper. It is so bad that it is unusable if you intend to use it for business presentations or legal documents. The exception is if you own a good iron and have the time to press your documents before turning them in
First of all, I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because:Logitech discontinued this product, so his price nowadays is ridiculous!I was always a mouse user, but recently I've bought one of these and I can say that I don't intend to go back to mouses anymore. The ergonomic touch and the fact that I don't need to move my hand everywhere gives me so much comfort. The precision is very good and I didn't find so difficult to get used to this trackball.But it's really a shame that logitech is discontinuing this product in favor of his wireless version! Because of that, you now finds it for above $100 instead of $30 from the past! Logitech, please keep a wired version too!!!I use my wired trackman wheel with ubuntu 11.04 x64 out of the box. I don't need special behavior or functions but it's time for hardware vendors to pay a little more attention to linux users. I only buy hardware that is known to function with my penguin. Can't you see that this is a market advantage ?I bought the Wireless Trackball M570 to use at distance with my HTPC too, but it not arrived yet. I was told that it works with my linux too. Let's see...
Like one other purchaser, I did not receive the item that was pictured in the ad. The instructions for installation are very vague and I am trying to research the mount that I did receive to see what it really is. Still debating over whether I will send this item back.
I bought a first generation Dell DJ 15 gb Juxebox in June of 2004 for $199. Since that time I've had zero problems or complaints.The battery life is still easily 9+ hoursIt's survived numerous very hard falls without a problemEverything works perfectlyThe only problem I had was with the default Musicmatch software it installs, but it also gives you the option of Dell DJ Explorer software which is as easy and intuitive to use as Windows.For Christmas I was looking for an mp3 player for my brother and couldn't find anything that came close to the memory storage and quality I bought in 2004 under $200. I ended up buying a creative zen player and the results were dismal.I can't believe Dell discontinued such a fine product. Although I've read about problems with the second generation DJs, I've never heard or read about anyone that had reasonable complaints with the first generation players. The only complaints I've heard have been with the player's size and with its scrolling wheel.1. While the player is bigger and heavier than an ipod, it's only about the size of a pack of cards, which is fine by me. Plus the well constructed and durable frame of the player beats any ipod and provides unparalled protection.2. The scrolling wheel may be difficult for some to use effectively at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's actually faster than the ipod. To test this theory I had a race between two of my friends (both ipod owners) and myself to see who could access specific songs and artists the fastest. The scrolling capabilities of the Dell won hands down. This is especially true for people who have large amounts of music.If I was to buy a new mp3 player I would buy the ipod video, but only because its video playing ability is surperlative. However if video is not important to you, I would highly recommend purchasing the 1st generation dell dj over any other mp3 player on the market.I've owned an mp3 player since 2000 and have read literally thousands of reviews on different players. The 1st generation Dell DJ is hands down the best deal out there for your money as long as your priorities are storage space, battery life, and reliable playback.Note: I'm not one to write reviews, especially long drawn out reviews like this, but there has never been any other electronics product I've ever owned that has served me on a daily basis as reliably as this mp3 player.
The Epson 785 wastes gallons of ink when the ink cartridge nozzles dry out after a few days of disuse. Every cleaning cycle takes about 10% of the cartridge capacity and it winds up costing a lot to print very little. The photos do come out nicely though but it better when you go through a cartridge every ten sessions. Do not buy.
I have used the H51-M12 Plantronics headset for several years. I am in sales and often wear the headset up to 8 hours a day without any fatigue. It is extremely comfortable, has excellent sound quality and works with 95% of phones. However, you may want to contact Plantronics to make sure it works with the particular brand and model of phone you will be using.
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.....
Not much else to say.. It's a cable, it's cat6, it was the advertised CTG snagless design, and it was shipped very quickly from Amazon.
This stand looks like it could have been made by Apple. It mimics the sleek aluminum bases that you find on Apple Cinema monitors; is very substantial and looks good in my office.
Finding it on your network is not a problem, as long as you make sure it is on the same subnet. It took awhile, but I figured this out as my router is of a different brand and used different defaults than this linksys device. The user interface is poor, not very intuitive, making it difficult to locate necessary settings. Everything is in it that you'll need, just hard to find. But the one thing I liked the least is you needed to format the USB hard drive specifically for this device, and without the device, Windows would not be able to read the data. The device absolutely would not work with the version of Norton Save & Restore I have. If for some reason you want a way of putting a USB thumb drive on the network - it does work well for this. 2 slots on the device, only one works with thumb drives - which it does not reformat, a good thing.
After trying several sports radios, including two Sony MDRs, I was beginning to think that I could never find one that would operate consistently and pick up both AM and FM clearly. In this world of digital technology it shouldn't be difficult to produce a simple radio, but apparently only Sangean has discovered the secret. I bought this Sangean after reading the good reviews, and so far (about three months) it has worked as advertised--very well. My faith in radio technology is restored.
I purchased the product on the advice of a fellow astronomy club member. It was highly recommended and it has lived up to all the hype. I am very excited about my Telrad Finder Sight. I would recommend it to anyone from the beginner to the advanced.Thanks Telrad Finder Sight.
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I have been using this camera for 3 years or so now. The only issue I had with this was the battery was not holding charge so had to buy another battery...The digital still images are ok. The software could have been better.
The Rain Design mStand is a great stand for the price. I was initially put off by the asking price, but upon using it for a few weeks, I'm very happy with my purchase. First off, the stand is heavier than I thought, but the one piece aluminum construction is very sturdy. My front-load MacBook Pro 3.1 sits perfectly on the 4 grippy rubber pads on the platform, and the front retaining lip allows access to both the latch button and the optical drive. The angle allows more air to travel under the laptop, I noticed that the fan doesn't come on as often or as soon under heavy usage. The generous height of the mStand raises the screen to about monitor height, relieving neck strain from using a laptop at desk height. The finish matches the color and texture of the MBP. It held my girlfriend's massive 17" Dell without issue as well.I'm thinking about attaching a USB hub to the back or underside (as my Mac only has 2 ports) but the mStand looks so clean, I'm apprehensive about altering the aesthetics. Overall, a great product with simple, elegant design and excellent build quality.
I needed a bag to protect my Canon Rebel XSI and this was the perfect bag for it. For such a small bag, it can carry quite a lot. There are a LOT of pockets so you can organize everything very well. I can actually store the Rebel along with it's strap, my digital camera and both their chargers in just the main compartment. There is padding inside so I know my cameras are safe. I also love the fact that the top can be both zippered and buckled down. That's good for me because sometimes I don't want to carry the camera around my neck all the time but I may want access to it so I just buckle it instead of zippering it all the way. The front pockets are more than enough to store everything I need for the camera. Highly recommend!
The meter is not consistent, the rates can vary to greatly. My opinion - save your money on this meter and buy a smart strip instead. Buy only a smart strip for PC computers(towers,monitors speakers,etc.) to save money. It doesn't save me money with my imac!! They save about $10.00 a month on my entertainment center(tv,surround system,dvd,vhs,sub woofer,satellite radio, amp, sub woofer).
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.
Great on a Canon A640, can fill up 4 gb of photos before showing low batt warning, simply excellent batteries. Make sure you use a Sony charger to make sure you have a long life cycle for these batts.
Update:Samsung responded well to my issues with this product. It looks like Samsung reads these reviews, a Samsung customer service rep contacted me to request I mail my C5500 so they could look at it and offered to send me a replacement. I haven't had anymore issues with the C5500 and it seems to improve by the day with additional apps. Full points for customer service and support.Original review:I am just a common consumer so I can't really compare this to other Blu-Ray players. However, the C5500 starts up and loads fairly quickly. Setup was simple and the GUI is fairly easy. The blu-ray discs I played produced an excellent quality image on my TV. DVDs upscaling to 1080P was okay, about as good as you can hope for. Online features were sort of hit or miss. It was easy enough to setup Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, and Blockbuster. However, I could not get audio to work. Audio from Blu-ray, DVDs, and even from HD Netflix videos was fine, everything else was mute. I tried calling Samsung, but this is such a new product that the customer support can't support it yet. They could only suggest waiting for a new firmware to come out.I would strongly suggest for people considering this product to wait a month or two for Samsung to begin supporting this device properly. It looks like it will be an excellent product for the price... once the bugs are fixed in subsequent firmware updates.
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.
I felt a tad nervous buying this the price was "too good to be true", but it works great!
I purchased a Zune as a workout tool, I get bored running on the treadmille, but with my zune I can run all day!! I watch movies & TV shows that I haven't been able to see in the past and get to catch up.I purchased PQ DVD to Zune software, this made putting movies onto my Zune easy!! The zune battery lasts several hours before running out, (I have never run mine out, and have watched it 2 hours straight).
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Works exactly as expected. I definitely recommend it if you need a nice long extension cord. Shipped fast too. :D
This pair of headphones was for my kids. They go through them like tissue paper. Three weeks in and I think we've got a keeper.
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.
Wow! This is the brighest display I've ever seen! Blows away the 20" 1280x1024 Sony that I'm replacing. The store demo does not do this justice once you've seen it cranked up to 1920x1200 in your own home.Definitely recommeded.UPDATE: 4 years later and it's still going strong!!! Too bad they don't make their computers as well.UPDATE 2.0: After 5 years the sun is dead...not a big deal as I'm looking forward to a nicer and more energyefficient LED screen, but it would have been nice if it lasted longer.
i spent a lot of time looking for an small , nice and cheap bag for my 15.4" sony vio, and i finally found it. light and beautiful . buy it.
Item came on time and in great shape. I will bo business again with this seller.
The battery works as promised. Arrived early, fits phone correctly, price was fair, we have no further issues. Not much to review about a battery, it either works or it doesn't.
The installation was simple (installed in a ancient artifact that still works great, a Dell Dimension Pro XPS200n using Windows 98se). I took out the original five year old CD Drive and plugged in the Yamaha, no adapters or anything required. There is no comparision to the speed of the Yamaha over the old factory drive. The software is so complete, that I am still learning how to take advantage of everything that it is capable of. I have done several data back ups, audio CD's and photoghaphic slide show CD's without a hitch. It is quiet, fast and great value for the money.It is faster and superior to the Sony that came installed with my Dell Dimension 4100 Pentium 4 using Windows XP.
I've set up six other wireless networks and this, by far, was the biggest pain. It took about 3 hours to set up. My last two routers were Belkin and they were easy to set up. The security features for the Belkins were amazingly simple. After setting up this router the first time and saving the security features, I rebooted it but the security features were not saved. For some unknown reason, I just couldn't get it up and running.I wanted to step up to N+ and the ratings for this seemed pretty mixed. There was a dramatic increase in speed and range once setup was complete. The reception was about the same (78%) for most of my devices, but increase in speed was noticeable. Price was about $20 cheaper than Newegg. If I didn't enjoy playing with electronics so much, I would have been frustrated by the setup and given up. I'm on the fence about recommending it.If the set up went smooth, it would have been worth the price. It's working fine with everything I have running (2 Tivo's, 2 xbox 360's, a PS3, a laptop and I-pad).
I got this strip because I was living in a mobile home and wanted to protect against surges on my computer. This did just that.
I was looking for a car charger for my 16gig 3g iphone that charged my phone & my apple bluetooth ear bud. As I looked I found that many people were having problems finding such a thing. I read bad reviews about other chargers killing iphones and I was a little hesitent, But I purchased this one and took a chance. It works great in my vw beetle. Good Luck with yours.
I needed a refill for my old inkjet printer I'm using to print my wedding invitations, and it worked great! Will definately buy one again when my refill runs out!
(Update) I had to let prospective buyers know that my unit did not break! It was weird but somehow a tiny piece of cheese got lodged in the unit where the attachments fit together and this caused it not to hold together!Same as another reviewer, the part that locks into the main unit no longer will stay in the place. I used this approx 3-4 times a month and it has just been one year since I purchased it. At the price point, I expected it to last a lot longer. Going to have to find an alternative. Too bad, it worked really well though it was very noisy.
I bought the charger, extra AAs and extra AAAs and NEVER used any of them. The batteries NEVER held a charge. Heck, yesterday, before I ditched it all, I had charged the AAAs for a good 24 hours and the flashlight I put them in barely registered a microwatt of power. And the girth of the AAs was too wide to fit any of the devices I tried putting them in.
Back-up is fine. Seems to be working OK. Received shipment in very short time. Very happy.
Nice lens, very sharp, contrasty. Very close shots in very bright sun sometimes show purple fringing but otherwise a very nice lens, I'm happy with it.
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 have been painfully and slowly recording my old VHS tapes on to a DVD-R on my laptop, using a video converter. Then I got the bright idea of getting a DVD recorder. I picked this one because of the price and the great reviews.It works.All the positives are totally correct. I don't understand the negatives. Finalized disks ( I am using DVD+R and am not sure what advantages -Rs have) work on all my other DVD players. The remote is simple to use.The quality of the recording is the ultimate test. They are as good as the original recordings. The sound is nice.It is fast and reliable.I do miss the convenience of titling each little piece on my computer with transitions, but the time I save with this is amazing.Longer recordings are a snap. There are still some old VHS tapes which are not copyguarded and those are going to join my contribution to the local library as I transfer them to the DVD.Highly recommended for the beginner and very enjoyable to use.Good work, Panasonic!
Amazon sent me the version M8, work perfect on my Metz flash model 54MZ-3, I use nikon D200.
Hooked this cable up and my screen image went all wonky - changed resolutions, image was shrunk, fuzzy and skewed to one side. Fiddled with settings, it just got worse. Checked connections, no better. Flipped cable end-for-end, no joy. Who'd a thunk. A cable's a cable, right? Well, I guess not, at least not in this case. I do have to give Azon top marks for the ease of return but sure would have been nice to not have to. I hope if you buy one you have better luck than I.
This is the second one of these items that I have bought. I now have an e260 that I use exclusively for MTP Rhapsody "music to go" and an e280 that I use exclusively for MSC syncs with my personal MP3 files (burnt from CDs, cassette tapes and vinyl LPs). In addition to the silicone case cover, the accessories that come with it (arm/wrist strap, belt loop, clip connector and other stuff) are way cool and helpful. I use one belt loop for my belt (imagine that!) for daily walking and hiking. The second one I backed with velcro and stick to the dashes of three cars I operate regularly (sic .. my ride, my wife's car and my work truck); that and a DC charger/FM transmitter add-on make using in "on-the-road" easy. Good Stuff! Buy it, you'll like! Larry.
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 think it is fair to provide a little background so you can better evaluate my review of the Epson Stylus Photo 960. I have been interested in photography for about 40 years and consider myself an advanced amateur. Until recent years I did all my own enlargements - black and white as well as color. I use a 35mm SLR film camera and scan the slides/negatives to digitize them. I now use my darkroom to store my photo equipment and produce all my enlargements on the computer. I consider myself an intermediate computer user. I have had the Epson 960 for about a month now. It replaced an Epson Stylus Color 800 that I bought shortly after it had been released (I don't think they were making 6-color inkjets at that time.)I am very pleased with color photographs printed by the 960. As with my previous printer, I will use only Epson ink and I have started with the recommended Epson papers. I have made test prints including portraits, landscapes and architectural subjects. I have made about two dozen 5x7 prints (two to a page) and, to evaluate details and performance, about ten 8x10 prints. I tested various printer driver settings with each of three papers. So far, I have printed on Epson's Premium Glossy, Premium Luster and ColorLife (semi gloss). Color accuracy, saturation, and tonal gradation are excellent with the Premium papers. ColorLife prints with a slightly warm color shift, but is otherwise much like Premium Luster. (My wife likes it better for portraits, but I am still considering my final opinion - I may create a custom profile to remove the color shift.) I will test other papers as time and interest allow. I find that the ink dots and dither pattern are nearly invisible (unlike my previous printer) and results compare very favorably to photo lab prints. The small ink dots allow the 960 to produce very fine detail in photographs. So far the light cyan, light magenta and one black ink cartridge are being consumed faster than the rest. I'm sure this will be affected by the nature of the colors being printed (bright, primary colors versus softer hues), but is likely to be true for most users. I tried printing at both the 1440 dpi setting as well as the 2880 setting. I have determined that the prints at 1440 dpi are so good that they will be my standard. I will use the 2880 dpi setting only for "special" prints. A friend has the Canon 900 and I printed 2 prints on his printer to compare to the 960. The Canon is faster, but the detail and lack of visible ink dots/dithering from the 960 make it a better printer for me. I also preferred the more neutral colors on the Epson 960, but that could probably be adjusted in the Canon printer driver.I have only two small complaints about the 960. The first is the time required to perform a print head alignment. In order to get acceptable alignment I had to go through the process 4 times - each time it got better. Although I did not specifically time the process (I didn't think of it until I was part way through the second alignment cycle), it took between 1.5 and 2 hours. I did not even attempt to print a photograph until I was satisfied with the alignment results. There may be a good reason why it takes around 30 minutes to go through each alignment cycle, but it is still irritating. Hopefully the print head alignment will not have to be repeated very often. The second small complaint is that if I turn on "high speed" for text printing (bi-directional printing) I get frequent ink blobs at the start or end of the page. If I print with the "automatic" settings there is no problem, but printing is slower. Despite this complaint, text printing is acceptable.Based on my experience so far, I can highly recommend the 960 as a photo printer. Because of the two minor complaints, I would have rated this printer at 4.8 stars if that choice were available.
After spending 6 of its first 12 weeks of ownership in the Atlanta JVC Service Center, they could not fix the problem of noise and dropouts in the audio and video. Tried several different brands of new tapes, many of which it ate and ruined. After third trip to Atlanta, JVC just cut me a refund check but I had to call US Headquarters and speak to corporate level service management. Steer clear of lousy product and service.
My Grandmother got me a white 2GB iPod nano for Christmas and i use it about every chance I get every day. I'm 13 and im only about 5'1" and my iPod nano has dropped out of my top pocket many times and all it has to show is unnoticable scratches. It has also dropped off of my computer desk while charginy many times and still works fine. The iPod nano may freeze up. It has froze on me once and that was the day after Christmas (Dec. 26) and all i had to do was read the little flip out manual that says that u have to hold 'MENU' and the center (white/black-it depends on overall color) button for about 6 seconds and it restarts itself without loosing data.I was hoping that the iPod nano could've played video but it only shows pictures(1GB-15,000 pics/2GB-25,000pics/4GB-35,00pics) and full album art.Overall the iPod nano is a good buy but if i had the chance to get an iPod video, i would take it.
These headphones have been a lifesaver for me. The cupped earpieces muffle quite enough sound on their own and when you turn on the "noise-canceling" there is a marked difference in the reduction of sound from outside the headphones. They fit nicely and are comfortable. Living in a small apartment on a busy main street, with a husband who likes the TV loud, I am able to tune out the racket so much more efficiently. That makes me a happy camper!
Installed nicely, but I couldn't get my IBM Thinkpad Xp to work correctly. In both wireless and wired mode, the XP was extremely slow when using the browser. After hours, tech support was no help. I returned it and bought the Linksys WRT160N which worked immediately for all my computers including the XP. Also, the WRT160N seeemed to have better range (but not by much).
I bought this unit to link my Compaq Ipaq (USB connectors only) to my wireless LAN at home. I had it up and running in less than three minutes, on Windows 2000.Three weeks later, reinstalled WindowsXP on the unit, which automatically installed and configured the unit, without any help or driver disk. I wish that everything I had was this trouble free.I especially like the fact that it runs off of the USB power, and does not need an external power supply. The unit is also smaller than I anticipated, which was a nice treat.
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!
I'm using this to hold my Ascend CMT-340SE center speaker above my rear projection DLP and it works great! Can swivel and move up and down to position towards listening area.
I was getting just over 9 volts to the brake lights at the trailer connector on my motorhome before I installed this unit. After install, over 13 volts. Install was sraight forward. I'm sure the #12 wire supplied would have been more than adequate, but I had # 8 left over from another project, so I ran #8 power and ground 30 ft from the battery to the rear of the rig. I also used a circuit breaker instead of the fuse. This unit greatly reduces the load on the vehicles problematic turn signal and brake switches as well.
If you have a factory original car stereo without a casette deck it will be a lot of work to use the new Starmates. The built-in FM wireless transmitter that allows the Starmate to broadcast on an unused radio frequency is far too weak for use in the car - the static on the unused channel will be intermixed with the Sirius programming. Instead, you must connect a cable to the Starmate's headphone jack and splice it with the car stereo's antenna or auxiliary input.In June 2006 the FCC determined that the original Starmate generated far too powerful a signal and ordered it toned down. As a Sirius customer since January 2006, I've owned both versions of the Starmate, and the old version is deserving of the rave reviews it has received - I never once experienced any problems with static. However, the old version I had broke and once I replaced it with the new one, static dominated my Sirius programming.
Don't waste your money on this outdated camera. Yes, you are visible with this camera but the quality is so poor, grainy and blurry, it made the whole experience quite disappointing. Spend a little more for a better product.
I use this amp to feed speakers on my roof deck from internet music (various sources). My computer sound card software has more than enough adjustments to trim the audio so no "preamp" is required. I like that it is reasonably small and that it will turn off after 20 minutes or so in the absence of a signal. The sound is clean and there is plenty of power for my application.A good deal!
I love these small memory cards. I take a huge amount of pictures and this small size means that I don't have to go those so many pictures to locate the one I am looking for.
This is my first review.I purchased the Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 at Best Buy a week ago, to use with Skype. The ear pieces are very tenuously "secured" to the head strap bracket. While carrying them to the office in my bag, both ear pieces fell off and the thin connecting wires broke.In short, the build quality is terrible. I highly recommend choosing a different headset.This is one of the lowest quality products I have every purchased.
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 is a nice keyboard. Lots of functions and has a classic sleek look. The only reason i give this 4 stars is because when i opened the box, the tabs that hold the keyboard up in the back were broke off. I really didn't want to go through the hassle of returning the product for replacement. Damage could have happened during shipment. Keyboard manufacturures should include a couple extra tabs.
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!
Product works as advertised, build quality seems good. This cable set allows use of 12 volt DC power with any Garmin GPS that has the round 4-pin DIN connector. I purchased this cable for use with a 60CX. The 9-pin Serial connector provides RS-232 connectivity of the GPSr to other devices, typically a laptop computer. On my 60CX, the RS-232 connection is used only for NMEA-0183 communications, all other I/O is via the USB connection.NOTE: NMEA-0183 allows your GPS to send navigation position data to devices like a Marine autopilot or chartplotting software. This cable would be a good choice for using a 60C series or similar Garmin GPSr on a boat or RV where the owner is running real-time navigation software on a PC, or wants to connect a 60C to a marine autohelm or tiller autopilot device.This cable can also be used in a automobile or RV to provide 12 volt power only to the GPSr, without using the RS-232 connector, although there are other low-priced power-only cables available for this purpose are are less bulky.
As mentioned in other reviews the power cord (two part) is silly and awkward. Sirius reception is pretty good in the Boston area but sometimes it can be tough to get a signal indoors. The long cord on the antenna can remedy this although it is a pain to have it running across the room to a window. The sound is GREAT for a little boombox. It sounds as good as Sirius ever does.
This power supply is perfect for what I use it for. I have RC stuff, this power supply is the best for supplying enough power for my DC battery charger.Thank you Amazon!!
I bought one of these a couple of years ago and liked it so well that I bought for my sister. She told me last weekend that her sixteen year old son had taken hers over. I have a Cobymp3 player and it works really well with it, no buzz or static. I load my player with an audio book and I'm ready to ride.
Use this for about 6 months till I get new laptop. It worked great with my old Sony laptop. Clarity is good (depend on your purpose of use.)
Dealing with Magellan customer support was perhaps the worst customer support experience I have ever had. Ever. Not only were they unknowledgeable about their product, but a 3 day old unit with a problem was not covered by warranty. There was a $45 fee just to send it in, and then they would let me know how much the actual repair would be.I have owned 3 Garmin units and I am about to buy a fourth. Stay away from this lousy company and their messed up products.
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.
Charges my Thinkpad T60 with 9-cell battery without a problem. Very small, perhaps a little larger than a deck of playing cards. Will easily fit in a glove compartment. Whisper quiet. I can only hear its fan if I hold the inverter up to my ear. The membrane on/off switch with dual-color LEDs is a nice touch. The shiny plastic case is a fingerprint magnet. Construction is light but durable. The side panel with AC and USB plugs is robust metal. Mine is well put together. I think I'm going to buy several more, one for each car. Overall excellent product.
Works perfectly. While traveling abroad, I use this with a single power adaptor to create four useable outlets. Also great for domestic travel whenever power outlets are scarce.
This product was simple to use and configure on my Mac OS X. I was easily able to reconfigure the RAID setting.
I bought this headset mainly because of its high reviews and I've owned a plantonics headset before and was impressed by them. I'm pretty disappointed by the sound quality of this set. I recently bought the Aiwa hp-J30 behind the head headphones to go with my port-CD player, and the sound quality spanks the Audio 90's. I assumed the quality of an over-the-ear set would have been the one to sound better. Especially when Audio 90's cost twice as much. I will say that the mic picks up sound well for this price range. The set is comfortable. The bass is very good, but it's mainly the highs & the clearity that's missing. I would have given three stars, but for what I paid, I can't complain that much.
Cheaply made (I wonder where?). The compartments that hold the drives are made of chintzy transparent plastic and come stuffed with advertising. Just pulling that garbage out ripped the plastic from the sides. No sense sending a couple of dollars item back, I threw it away.
Cheap made, cheap material, the image is too blurry. this is just a useless toy, thus the price is too high for such a junk.
the buttons are too hard and uneven to type at a slow pace, waste of money
i have had other trackballs in the past . this one seems to be a bit better . maybe a newer style or just having one updated of at least 5 years . i had to get a little used to this one . i had a microsoft track ball and it was a bit longer in the body . but gave it a few hours and much better . the ball moves much better , you know where your fingers are on the mouse also . the buttons have a little grove in each one . for some people that helps out .very very simple plug and play . it does come with a disc to get more out of it but for me for right now it does what i need .
These are great the way they are made with the holes punched this way. They fit fight over the screws and with a small piece of tape they are good to go. They should send some small plastic clips for this feature.
The features of the iPod are phenomenal. Unfortunately, the service offered by Apple is sub-par. Beyond 90 days, your only option is to submit a request on Apple's website (Apple only permits one free support call within the 90 day window). A service request I submitted was cancelled with no reason given and no method to respond.Beyond the 1 year warranty, expect to buy a new mp3 player rather than have your existing iPod serviced. To have a battery replaced, the service charge is $70, with an additional $30 in shipping. For all other issues, your iPod will be replaced for $170, with an assitional $30 in shipping. That's more expensive than the 2GB Nano that's on the market!Utterly ridiculous, and not what I have come to expect from Apple's reputation. Needless to say, my next purchase will be from one of Apple's competitors.
I'm not sure about people that said its horrible... But this works fine. I use it to work out and lift weights. Sound quality it awesome and don't have any issues!Working with electronics my whole life, This unit is awesome and the people who said it's junk and sounds horrible are people who don't know how to use eletronics!
i like it a lot. no problems at all. 4 star because it could be faster, but its really a pleasure to have.
I got these headphones for christmas, and they were great! I'd give it five stars, if it wasn't for the terrible auto-off feature that it has. I meditate alot and I like to listen to new-age streaming radio, but when the signal gets too weak or the music stops for a few seconds, the transmitter turns off, causing a horribly-loud, cacophonous static. I mean, its just horrible. Why is this even implimented? Is it to prevent people from leaving the headphones on after they've finished listening to music by giving them a horrendous screeching sound? :POther than that, they were excellent. Great sound, and the best thing is I can go around the house listening to music on my computer.
I really needed this charger quick & I was worried it wouldnt be here in time but it showed up quicker than I expected!
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!
Nice and easy to set up, with minimal conflict as to what was needed to set up with any &#34;links&#34;, etc.
My daughters got this camera for Christmas. The battery life wasn't good but that isn't a fatal problem, but when they changed them, the new batteries didn't work at all. Finally they got some alkalines that functioned for a while . Now they get exactly one picture out of the fully charged alkaline batteries and then the low battery sign goes on and it dies. And there is no way I am going to invest in rechargable canon batteries for this camera when it is obviously defective. So i will be sending it in for repair . And one bad camera doesn't make a bad product but I am reading about this issue repeatedly from people who have bought the camera and had the same problem. So i say it's a defect and anyone who buys it is taking a risk.
The A90s are a great pair of headphones. Excellent sound & voice quality. Perfect for gamers or people who use VOIP. However, I'm already on my 4th or 5th pair of these babies because they keep on breaking. Everytime it has been the microphone cable that goes dead on me. But the cheap price makes up for the durability issues.
I bought a Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra 60GB player in December 2003. The headphone jack immediately failed within the 1st month, even though I took extra care in handling this unit, always had it in its protective case, and never dropped it. I received a replacement unit from Creative and wouldn't you know it, the headphone jack once again failed. Thanks for a previous review from &quot;seleniumdream&quot;. I will be doing my own maintenance on the headphone jack since it is now out of warranty. Bummer that I didn't stumble across these reviews on this unit earlier. Now I only wonder if the hard drive is going to fail like so many other reviewers have experienced. The only good thing that could come from buying this unit is that hopefully it malfunctions within the 90 day warranty. If you want a good MP3 player buy any other unit except this one.
I just enjoying the zune experience now more, I use my zune to give presentations on my job, and this make it so easy, becuse on my line off work a computer is not always on hand, but this make my presentation easy, just the best.
This extension cord is used for my 600W Whitebox computer, so I wanted something heavy duty, just in case. Good quality and more then long enough.
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 love it. It works great, had no problems so far! Just popped in the CD and it installed perfectly. Bluetooth 2.0 is nice. I am using it with my Sony Ericsson W300i, easy transfer for music files.Fast Shipping! ***one more thing. I am running Vista 32bit OS and i have no problems at all with this. It comes with a 3rd party software called "bluesoleil" and it works great. I would revise this to a 5 star rating if i could because i did not realize it was actually a bluetooth 2.0 when i bought it.
It's about two weeks I'm using it and the quality is really perfect with no noise, it came in an envelope(!!) and arrived in less than a week, it's really worth it and there is no problem with it, most important thing is that the price is so low and there is no extra shipping fee!
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!
The built in flash went bad on out Nikon D50 a couple months ago. I dragged my feet on getting this flash because it seemed expensive --- definetly a good buy if you use one of these DSLR's. It cycles fast, works perfectly with the built in sensors and is small. The ability to bounce the light off of walls makes this flash incredibly superior to the built-in. My pictures never looked better.
I had two of these devices fail on me in the span of one year! I bought this device with the intention of doing backups to a small group of servers in my workplace. One day I plugged in the USB 2.0 interface and nothing happened. The Power LED came on, but none of my computers would recognize the drive. Thank goodness the hard drive (and my data) was still intact. I had the hard drive removed and placed into another SimpleTech hard drive enclosure. It worked fine for about six months, then yesterday the same thing happened again! The hard drive comes on but my computers could not see it. I will never ever buy another SimpleTech product again.
I think I could have gotten a better vcr deal from the incinerator. I know they are phased out, but this was really a piece of junk.
This replacement cable is sightly different from the one that came with my GPSMap76. The screw in ring that holds the fuse, spring and contact in place is made of plastic rather than chrome plated metal. This ring is harder to remove making it better. It was the chrome plated ring getting lost that that made the original useless. Also the groove around the GPS end is in a slightly different location making it fit into the dash holder tighter. That part is a little too tight but it works.
I've had my converter for a year now, with no problems. For one thing, all converters are heavy....they are transformers. You should see the step-up transformer I have now to convert 110 to 220 !! I bought my recoton before I ever had the chance to read the reviews, or I may never have bought it in the first place. I did not get a dud like other buyers. It does the job. Just remember to watch the wattage settings for the device you are using. If not, you'll fry one thing or another. Usually the more expensive one.
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.
I purchased this because I couldn't find my Compact Flash card reader and I figured I would get a card reader that would work with other media. Getting it up and running with Windows XP only took a few minutes. It has worked flawlessly with Compact Flash, Memory sticks and SD cards. I haven't tried it with other media.Each of the four slots on the reader will show up as a "Removable Disk" on your computer. I especially like the fact that there are two ways to plug it into your computer. It comes with a little stand for desktop use (which has its own USB cable) and a short USB cable for more portable use. I use it with my laptop and keep it in the stand.Now that I have a card reader that can be used with all the popular media, I won't worry about what kind of media my next digital toy uses
This GPS was so much more than I ever expected. I bought it for my husband who is a long-haul trucker. He says he doesn't know how he ever got anywhere without it. It does everything he needs and so much more. We were so pleased we ordered one for each of our sons. GREAT VALUE FOR THE MONEY!!
Just returned from two days in Colonial Williamsburg and shot 253 pics. This is my first foray into the digital camera world and it was super tough leaving my EOS Rebel at home. I'm used to the 28-300mm zoom lens and shooting shot after shot quickly. I bought the 3600 in March 2002 and this was my first real "test" with it. Both good and bad...First the good: When I returned last night I loaded all 253 shots into my Mac Powerbook using iPhoto. Loading and previewing the images was a snap! Probably over 95% of the shots were good. It took a few shots for me to properly steady my pics, but I did. I really enjoyed the ability to immediately see what I had shot and determine whether to keep it or not, although in the bright sunlight seeing images in the display is difficult. I like simply putting another compact flash card into the slot instead of changing film every 24 shots or so. I had taken the camera to a friend's wedding a month earlier and found that the flash is only good for about 8-10 feet or so. So, for distances over that, turn off the flash. You will be surprised how well the shots turn out.The bad: From what I had experimented with earlier, there really is a lot more light out there that one would imagine. But, this meant turning off the flash each time the camera was turned on. Yes, that's right, with digital cameras, unlike my EOS, I had to turn it on each time I wanted to take a pic. We stopped by a park on the way to eat lunch and after taking a few initial shots, I left the camera on while I ate a sandwich. Batteries totally unusable. I had to switch to the backup set and put the others on charge. Being used to the zoom capabilities of my 35mm, I found the 2X optical somewhat lacking. I used it more for framing the shot than zooming. There were some instances where a better zoom would have been nice. I had experiemented enough to stay from the digital zoom, because I am not that steady.I also noticed that there is no way to control the exposure; it's automatic. Again, being used to the EOS, I did have a few blurry shots where the lens stayed opened longer that I wanted. I also should have bought a "pouch" or something to carry my camera and accessories in. The wrist strap fit nicely and the camera is easily used with only one hand, but having it around my neck would have been more comfortable to me...yes, the EOS thing again.Overall: Probably my biggest complaint is the zoom capabilities and lack of control over exposure. Again, there is turning the flash off each time I turned on the camera. I finally worked out the system, "flash" "flash" "select" to turn it off when unable to easily see the display.Would I recommend this to first-timers? Yes, it's a good camera for the money and the 2mp is plenty...I don't remember the last time I printed a pic larger than 8X10...do you? I used the highest quality setting all the time and turned the viewfinder off to save battery consumption.I may still go back to the EOS on the next trip I take...maybe not. I think I will look for the Olympus 2100 because of its zoom and stabilizer capabilities. (I didn't buy it earlier because I hesitated to spend [the money] to begin digital photography.) Buy this as your first digital camera and experiment with it a lot. It is actually a good camera and will help you make the transition into digital photography. As I said, for the next excursion, I will either take the EOS or get the Olympus. Digital has the advantage of not having to change the film cartridge every 24 shots and then not having to wait for the local "one-hour" developer to see what you have taken. That is something I really like.I hope you found this info helpful.
It's work great, clean the lens like magic. It is a must-have for every DSLR owner.
Since the inception of ear buds, I have been without anything to directly hook into my music. I REALLLY DISLIKE ear buds. These headphones have good sound quality, great lightweight, and enough cord length. So happy with old fashioned headphones!
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.
Excellent product. I am very pleased with its performance. Wireless headphones is the way to go. Reception is great and it has quite a surprisingly long range of reception. These are great for listening to DVDs or music CDs without bothering anyone.
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.
The mouse is a very good and sensitive mouse because you can set the sensitivity yourself. I like how you can choose the little weights to place inside your mouse on the bottom side, which lets you customize the feel to where you are happy. If I had to do it all over again I would still buy this mouse. I use it for games that need high precision, counterstrike, to games such as warcraft 3: frozen throne. So if you are in need of a gaming mouse like I was I would definitely whole heartedly recommend this mouse. Good Gaming Everyone.
Like other people with several pieces of electronics, I had become frustrated by having to set up and use different control units. Of course, one can sometime get an individual control unit to control more than one piece of equiment (e.g., control your TV off of a DVD control). I had tried to do this when I bought a new Toshiba HD-DVD unit and wanted to set up the DVD controller so that it could control my Sony TV. The problem was, however, that there were about 30 codes you had to choose from listed in the DVD manual to control a Sony TV with no sense which one might work. I mentioned to someone I knew after getting through about half of the list of codes and he suggested I look at getting a Harmony unit.The Harmony unit is great!! It took about 15 minutes to set up and essentially get all of my common tasks such as playing a DVD, watching a TV show, listening to the radio, watching a video, etc all onto one easy-to-use control. In setting up the control, you link to your computer (and I have a Mac, which offered no problems) and simply enter the model numbers of each piece of equipment you have. You then do through simple menus to set up various tasks such as watching DVDs. The software will ask you some basic questions (i..e, which input on your TV does your DVD unit feed into) and then sets things up so that the one control takes the place of all of the others.Instead of turning a TV on with one control, then turning your AV unit with another and the DVD player with the third, you simply click one of the activities listed on the screen such as watch a DVD. The appropriate units turn on just as if you had used the three separate controls and the Harmony unit becomes your DVD controller with all of the functions built into it. If you then want to watch a TV show instead, you click the button next to "watch TV" and the DVD player shuts off and the Harmony becomes a TV contoller.I have found this to be a great product with a lot of nice features, both in terms of hardware and software. Other reviewers have described many of these, but one thing that has impressed me is the "glow" button that lets you light up the various buttons and screen so you can easily use the controller in a dark room. On the software front, it is very easy to make changes in the settings on your controller (e.g., if you switch jacks into which audio sources will feed) -- the inetrfaces are very nicely designed and efficient.I have never said that a product deserves 6 stars, but this one does. It really helps to clear "control clutter" and makes it a simple task to manuever your way around you home theatre/audio system.
I had a Phillips SBC HN100 that worked pretty good for the money (paid under $40 in 2005) that broke so I bought the HN110 to replace them. But I was pretty disappointed with HN110. I couldn't notice any difference in the background noise level with the noise cancelling feature turned on/off. Plus when I plugged in my ipod, I had to crank up the volume all the way just to hear the music. Maybe the headphones were cancelling out the music. I might have missed it, but my HN100's had a volume control dial as well, but I didn't see it on the HN110.Based on other reviews, it seems they worked out well for others, thats why I purchased them. Maybe I just got a defective one, but I didn't want to take a chance so I sent them back for a refund.
I have had this product for about 3 weeks and the cassette adapter still works (occasionally it takes a second try to make it load but not a real issue there). My big complaint is that the power adapter stopped working within the first week (the light still comes on but no power makes it to the cd player)! The main reason that I bought this kit is because it is the only one I saw that came with a power adapter so I would not have to burn through batteries just trying to listen to cds in my car. So now I am back to burning through batteries and am so disappointed that I will think twice before purchasing another Coby product.
Over the past few years I have used a Kodak 2mp digital camera but was never satisfied with the results. I submit a lot of pictures for my eBay auctions and must have clarity of the small details. I tried my sister-in-law's Olympus 4mp camera with 10x lens, but it did not do the trick without a tripod and many adjustments. Finally, I came across this Kodak DX7630 6.1mp and found the ideal camera for my needs. I can take aim and shoot photos, with or without the flash, and I get a great shot most every time. With so many pixels, I can easily crop and zoom in on my desired areas. Editting has never been easier. I bought the extra dock and find it most useful to have my batteries fully charged each time I go to use the camera. Downloading to the computer has never been easier! In essence, the 6.1mp has eliminated the need for telephoto lens for me. You can't ask much more than this out of a simple camera!
I was very excited when I received this HDD today, but only to be quickly disappointed. On the box, it clearly says "Window Vista Compatible," but the installation instructions are still for XP,ME, and 2000 operating systems. When I managed to get the My Book set up, looking all pretty next to my books, I plugged it into my laptop only to find out there are no drivers for this item. In fact, there isn't even support about how to get this to work on their site. Window's update couldn't even find a driver for this thing. Upond reading the box, it says "Works on some version of vista depending on PC configurations."I wish I hadn't wasted my money on this. I was very excited about getting this the day I got my paycheck only to be quickly disappointed.
I've gone through a few wireless transmitters and cassette-tape adapters: this Coby CA-745 Wireless FM Car Transmitter with Digital Display and DC Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter is by far superior to anything else I've tried.I've spent anywhere from 10 to 35 dollars on these other devices. The cassettes work fine for a while, but then they start to squeak and rattle and distract. The other wireless transmitters I've tried are an exercise in frustration - the channels they are tuned to aren't entirely free of other radio chatter -- and my entire commute was spent thumbing the dial, switching the radio station, and sliding settings on the transmitter, all in an attempt to keep up with the book that was flying by. I'd gotten to a point where some days I didn't even bother trying - just switched on the radio instead, and resigned myself to inanity.Along comes this little baby, and for less than 20 dollars I am in mp3 heaven again (though this will work for your CD player, too). The ability to select my own channel allowed me to find one that allows for a clear signal all the way to and from work, with none of this scrambling to find a new channel that I'd become accustomed to with other players. I've been using this transmitter for about a month now, and have yet to hear even the suggestion of interference. I have clear audio everywhere I go.The Coby CA-745 plugs into my cigarette lighter, which has eliminated the need for costly and environmentally unfriendly batteries. The top of the unit flips up, so I can still access the lighter if I need to (haven't yet).The display seems to be unnecessarily large, but it swivels to the position of your choice, and lights up a pretty blue color, so it's workable.All this, and it's still cheaper than almost anything else you can get. I have already recommended this to all my friends and family. This little unit is audio gold. If you want a wireless transmitter, this is the one you want.
a really good product, good fidelity, good sound. the seller was very responsable and commit the agreement at stipulated time.
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Works good so far.Just remember to connect your computers in the order that the ports are labeled. I was having some connection problems until I realized I had moved some cables around and skipped a port.
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.
Gets excellent range and very easy to set up! I recommend this product to anyone. It came as promised and on time, yay Amazon!
Love it, love it, love it.The sound is great. I compared this unit to several in store systems and am very pleased with the sound at a much lower cost ( by $100.00 or more)If in 6 months this system sounds like it does today, I'd recommend this unit to anyone.
I bought a couple of these to use with my iMac, one as a primary data drive and one as a backup drive. My plan was to put them under my Airport Extreme Base Station since they are the same form factor. The feature set is great: three FW400 ports and a 3-port USB hub. However, there were three things that really bothered me.1. They run really, really hot. The top of the case is too hot to touch for more than a moment and I was really concerned that the heat would eventually lead to a reduced lifetime of the drives and the AEBS that I put on top of it. In addition, the warranty is only 1-year.2. The fans are not very silent. The fans inside are always running and while I don't consider them to be loud, they are certainly fairly audible. They are much louder than my iMac (which is fairly quiet).3. Did I mention that they run really hot?In the end, although I loved the form factor and the built-in FW400 and USB hubs, I decided that I didn't want to risk problems down the road with the heat and returned them.
This is my workhorse for most of my football and basketball photos. It is very sturdy and just as good as the Canon L-series. Auto focus is quick and accurate. It is tack sharp above f2.8. It comes w/a bag and hood so even a better deal. The only con if anything is there is no weather seals like the Canon L. I'm very pleased w/my purchase.
I have had my zune for a year and I have to say; I Am Impressed. I work in an extremely dusty enviroment and the zune is the best. I have done the 80gb hard drive swap and can store all my fave clips, movies, and library of music. I never got used to the squircle of the zune 80 and have always loved the 30s build, feel, and user interface. Nothing compares with a zune with the 3.0 firmware. Nothing. Absolutely the BEST hard drive based personel media player out there.
This gets the PC off the floor and desktop. Also, for a meeting room table. The face of the computer will be flush with the tabletop. The drawer feature allows better access to the back of the computer without disassembly of any bracket support.
I purchased this to connect my router to my Samsung Blue Ray player so I could receive Netflix streaming movies. Ran it under my house for 100 feet.Works perfectly. Great buy.
The motion sensor for this worked pretty good, but the garage door sensor did not.I was truly disappointed.
Good product,and met my needs.Amazon.com was fast to ship the product. I trust Amazon's service.
Well, it seems this piece of candy is a complete waste of money.Guess Canon will really take these comments to heart and correctthe problem and reduce the price.........NOT...NEVER...No WAY....EVER
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.
I use these to commute on the bus, train and subway to work and they're great. External noise is sometimes an issue, but I work in NYC so that's to be expected and these are not noise canceling. The in-line volume control is very handy and the cord is longer than most headphones, which is convenient when I need to stash the mp3 player in my backpack and set it down and keep the headphones on my head. I also use them when I watch TV and can turn my head so my ears are on the pillow and not have the earpieces dig into my head.
This unit is useless without buying Garmin maps. This is true for many of their products.So if you add the price of City Navigation CD and Topo CD, you have over $500 bucks invested.Instead of giving you maps, they give you games. The map interface is not particularly intuitive. And within 10 minutes I found a glich in the "find exit" part of the program.The way this product ships - you could do as well with a compass, paper and natural markers.
I've had this Zune for a week and a half and am very pleased. The sound quality is superb. The screen is the perfect size for watching video on the go. My only downpoint is that the software seems slow, but I do have an older computer.The user interface is very intuitive. I've let friends and relatives play with it and they all agree. Also, the FM radio is a nice touch. Other players I looked at didn't offer this feature. I've seen online complaints that the Zune is too big. It isn't. It may be larger than other players (ipod) but it has a larger screen, wifi, and the fm radio tuner. It fits in my pocket fine, so I can't complain on size.The 14 day free pass to listen to all the music on the marketplace came in real handy. I will probably buy better headphones, I'm not a huge fan of the included earbuds, but I guess they get the job done.
This product is absolute necessitity, not an accessory. I have several I these on meAt all times. A great tool for a great proce
I am very disappointed with the Canon 20D. My first disappointment is with the sharpness of the pictures. I've tried all kinds of combinations for the auto and manual functions, but most pictures came out soft around the edges of the subjects. The Nikon D70 takes much better and sharper pictures. I was actually willing to put up with the softness because of the fast sutter speed, but then came the second disappointment. It's actually a shock more than anything else -when I changed the camera lens for the first time, the lens release button fell out and wouldn't stay in place unless I tape it down. This should never happen on a $1,400 camera! What a mistake in buying the Canon 20D! I'm returning the camera for a refund.
I really love this mp3 player, it has all you need for play your media files. Easy to manage and cool interface. You can customize your wallpaper and in playback you see the album artwork on the background. The video quality is good on its wide screen. Personally I don't like the touch-wheel of the ipod, you have to get used to it to get more accurate. With the bottoms of Zune player you have better control.Ipod killer??? not yet I think. Yeah is bigger than the ipod (not to much but is noticeable), heavier??? I don't notice it. Take knowledge that it has a bigger screen and built in Wi-fi. Is a new product, and don't expect too much accessories out there as the ipod has, but there are some cool stuff. As all Mp3 players, the earphones sucks, maybe you want to buy a better pair. Battery life???, is good about 4 hours of mp3 listening (I haven't tested with video playback yet, but obviously expect much less). I'm using the 14 day free trial Zune pass and is really good, all you can download, and if you want to play the music after the period ends you pay the affordable monthly fee of 14.99 bucks (for all you can eat???, I think is a good deal), I have found that 90% of the music is eligible to download without paying it (you have to pay some of them or are not available).There are some downs I notice with Zune. The Wi-fi is restrictive, no other than play music, pictures and videos features (games, clock, contacts, etc), and no playsforsure compatibility (ironic isn't it???). Hopefully Microsoft will release some firmwares updates on the future regarding of this issues.Overall I think is a good gadget and I don't regret buying it. There is no point of fighting between the Ipod and Zune as many apple lovers do, so keep in mind you want to play your favorite media after all.
this product is *not* sold by Amazon-dot-com but by a subsidiary of an affiliate company. they wanted to charge me $8 "shipping and handling" PLUS TAX for a $10 cable. $19 is too much to pay for a $10 cable. i can do much better locally.Tech Depot / Office Depot was good about letting me cancel the order, to their credit. but avoid the hassle, check the bottom line. if the convenience premium is worth it to you, go for it, but be aware...
I recently purchased this product, mainly appealed by the docking station and recharging features. I agree with the other reviewer...I too had battery problems. Same identical &quot;red light flashing&quot; indicating the need for new batteries, after just 8 shots. I had to use the power from the camera dock to reset the unit and get powered up again. I let the unit charge for the required &quot;24-hours&quot; yet the docking station indicated it was fully charged after just one. I then switched to AA-Lithiums for awhile. After going back to the rechargable's, I have had no problems since. Really odd...works fine now though..Otherwise, the Camera is GREAT!! Easy to use, takes great photo's. The viewer is high quality and optical focus makes it worth the price over the DX3500. I take all photos at 1800 x 1200 and with the expansion card, you get 49 photos of best quality (on flash card) and 24 in-camera memory. This camera package is perfect for first-time users. Four out of Five stars due to the battery snafu early on.
Love this printer. Great for basic B&W prints. Good price for a laser printer! Also, good aftermarket toner to be found for this printer.
I purchased a Apple Ipod from Brian in Hawaii and it was all scratched up and very unstatisfactory. I emailed him and wanted my money back and have not heard from him yet.
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.
You need to have this product!There are so many memory cards out there and this one reads most of them.I can't live without it!
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!
I purchased this used on Ebay for $172.00. It works great. I absolutely love it. It doesn't load all titles but it has a plug for a keyboard so you may type them in. I purchased a keyboard for $10 just for the dvd and it works great. I've researched a lot before I bought this. I guess it's been discontinued. I don't care... I love it.
Do not buy a SanDisk Sansa MP3 Player. The volume control button stopped working after we had it for 1 month. I am returning it for a refund.
After 1.5 years in the market, garnering a series of awards and praises, Digital Rebel XT (aka EOS 350D) has been replaced by Digital Rebel XTi (aka EOS 400D). For about one to two hundred dollars more, XTi offers some compelling benefits, such as:- New 3-point ultrasound dust removal system that cleans image sensor area; included software maps dust stuck in low pass area and electronically masks them.- 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS image sensor (3888 by 2592) vs. 8 MP (3456 by 2304) that improves resolution by 20% while maintaining dynamic range and noise level.- Faster image processing. In continuous shooting mode, it captures the same 3 frames per second but up to 27 JPEG or 10 RAW vs. 14 JPEG or 4 RAW.- Significantly improved 9-point TTL auto focus from EOS 30D vs. 7-point.- Brighter 2.5" 230,000 pixel LCD vs. 1.8" 115,000 pixel LCD.- Updated user interface.- Picture styles and RGB histogram.- More durable leathery paint finish.Of course, there are some losses, too. Most notably, XTi eschews dedicated LCD info display (integrated into main LCD now) and yields lower battery life (500 vs. 600 shots).All that worth extra dough? If all you want is to take great photos for less money, XT is still a great camera. I've used XT for almost a year now and it's capable of some amazing pictures, provided you use better than the crummy kit lens (although kit lens can be an affordable intro to the world of DSLR). If you can stretch your budget, XTi operates significantly faster with much nicer auto focus system. Higher resolution sensor, larger LCD with enhanced UI, and self image sensor cleaning system can be very beneficial to many as well.
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!
This is a very nice controle. Good design with a smarter look than the more expensive models. You will most likely run into a few snags when programing this remote with your computer but fear NOT. Logitech's support is second to none at least in reference to this product any way. Even if you have some special needs tech support can customize your remote for you. All you need do is plug it into your computer, call tech support, tell them your problem, wait a minute and hit the update button. Dont forget to tell them thank you for making your life so easy.
I'm on the computer 6-8 hours a day. After using this keyboard for a week, I find it more difficult to use and the keys much harder to reach. The wrist pad is comfortable but I swear it's like learning a whole new keyboard. It feels very strange. I have another ergo keyboard at home (a different popular brand) and love it- but this odd keyboard just seems strange. Maybe I will get used to it after a while.
Replaced an older, cheaper three-speaker set with these. Amazing sound! Not a thing about this set that I'm unhappy about. Would highly recommend them to anyone.
This has become an ideal tool as I juggle a multitude of assignments in corporate, non-profit and domestic arenas. It surely has gotten me more organized as I carry the needed information with me, without being technologically obstrusive. One strong peeve is that the back-lighting is rather pathetic. Further, the cost is rather high for justifying an across the department, or across the team, or even an across the family, purchase.
I have 64 bit Vista. Looked on the Amazon and Avanquest website, neither stated that the product does not support 64 bit.After it did not load, I called Avanquest and they told me it does not support 64 bit and they did not know when it will or if it ever will.
Okay, I bought these headphones a few years ago and they broke in about 6 months. I loved them at the time so much that I wanted another pair and figured it was just a fluke. Well, I returned them and got a new pair and they said that my power switch had gone bad and replaced the unit. Then about 7 months later they broke again, I called to return them again and they said I could not return them a second time. Seems to me I should be able to return something as many times as I like since they're not give quality product to keep. Since I couldn't return them they offered to sell me another pair at a discounted price to help me with my problem. Mind you this was another brand new pair! So here it is six months later and once again, BAM! power switch stops working while its sitting on the charger. I have had enough with these people and there overpriced crap they peddle off on us. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!
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 :-)
The drive works well enough thus far, except that when I use it via eSATA, Windows Vista doesn't recognize it as an "external hard drive," but instead as another internal hard drive (I think). The whole reason I bought this is because I am using Windows Live One Care and it recommends backing up data externally. I decided Microsoft is right, and backing up data is a wise choice, so I bought this drive and an eSATA adapter that just plugs right into a SATA II port on the motherboard and then fits in a slot by the other PCI ports on the back of the tower. Then you just use an eSATA to eSATA cable to attach this drive directly to the motherboard via the adapter. This provides the advantage of eSATA speed which is considerably faster than USB, and it doesn't use up a USB hub either since so many peripherals seem to use USB these days. But Live One Care doesn't find the drive as an option to backup your data this way. At least not any way I have figured out yet. So, after all this, I have it hooked up via USB to perform the backup. It was still a good deal at 100 bucks, but I specifically bought it for the eSATA. I would have bought one with firewire had I known of the eSATA issue since I have firewire hub not being used on my tower. Oh well.
Bought it less than two years ago with my Dell Laptop and it's failed already. Looks like it doesn't have enough parts to make it break so quickly. More than frustrating. I've been had! But do I have a choice if I want to have a printer and a mouse and a keyboard and a scanner and a Cardscan and a separate disk drive and a Palm?
I bought this radio to have as an emergency radio. I cannot believe the amount of time that the batteries last. I still have the first set of Duracell batteries in it and I have listened to the radio well over 40 hours. I pickup some interesting shortwave radio stations with it as I am new to it. Mostly religious programming but I have picked up Cuba, Russia, & China with some static but overall impressed with this radio. I pick up a lot of regional AM stations that I never picked up before.
Dont buy it. For me, worked just once. Then recharged it and when tried again just keep receving a "Change the battery pack" message. I have tried a lot of Internet procedures, but this just doesnt work
This MP3 player is about as basic as it gets, which was fine for me. I like music but I'm not an audio person - my main priority was to get something cheap and portable, and I literally hear no difference between, say, .WMA and .MP3 sound files. Well, I now have a player that's very portable, well priced, and makes it easy to load and delete music as needed - as others have said, just drag and drop.Once you figure out how to turn it on (hold play for a few seconds, and note that it starts up paused), you get no features to speak of. No special playback modes, no sound equalizer, no track names or times. Not even a screen, actually, and the only way to shuffle between tracks is one at a time with the forward and backward keys. It'll easily hold 10-15 records' worth of music at a time (if you're okay with WMA format, anyway), but sorting through all the songs can be a bit rough. They're played in the order they were uploaded... most of the time, anyway... Again, this is the most basic of basic models, and given the price, it's good for what it is. So, yes, I recommend this product, as long as you know what you're getting. I was a little concerned about reliability, because others have raised questions about that, but it's been smooth sailing for me thus far (after about two months).This player theoretically comes with headphones and a AAA battery, but you'll probably want to supply your own of both.
To be honest I was very skeptical about this product when I first ordered it. There are many component cable splitters out there and there didn't seem to be many that lay between the super cheap and the ultra expensive. Well this unit was reasonable in price and did exactly what I wanted it to. No noticeable drop in signal strength, easy to use and relatively small. I would suggest this as an economical way to run multiple displays from one source without the need to take a loan out to do it.
For about $30 more than the basic 58mm Raynox 6600, the WC-DC58A, (S2/S3/S5) WC-DC58N (G3/G5/G6), and WC-DC58B (G7) are worth the extra money because they provide a much sharper image. While there is certainly more barrel distortion than both 6600 series lenses, this is something which can be easily corrected in most image software. As experience shooting with wide angle lenses increases, users tend to figure out readily how to best frame shots to avoid obvious levels of distortion. In terms of post-processing, if correcting distortion is necessary it is a quick fix with little lost compared to the often lengthy process which goes into fixing unwanted fuzziness.The only real negative with the Canon wide angle conversion lens series is the inability to utilize lens filters and hoods. Although it should be unnecessary for most shots, you can easily put together a 72mm slotted holder for Cokin filters but, as is the case with every wide angle conversion lens currently on the market, you will get vignetting. There are several solutions available for creating proper wide angle shots that will work for power zooms but the cost for bracket rigs is equivalent to buying a mid-range dSLR.
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.
I just recieved the item today by UPS and setup the print server with a Linksys WRT54 Router. I had a little trouble with the setup, but once I remembered that the router blocks unknown hardware (mine is wired to the router.) I simply did as the instructions said, disable any firewall, even the xp firewall. ran the software on the CDROM and had it detect the ZPS1001 hardware switche dit to DHCP and setup the printer hardware driver.. but problem, the printer has to know the IP address in order to work. so I re-opened the Linksys EasyAdvisor, looked at what it called the IP Address, entered it as the printer name and IP address and sent a test page, it printer form my XP system.. same with Laptop, wireless connection, setup software, skipped the head alignment test told the printer to use TCP/IP address as well.... sent test page, it worked.... then it sent the printer alignment test pages. no big deal. best to have internet access incase any issue arise when you install the hardware, was helpful, but print it out ont he printer before you try to setup as an IP connection.
This past June I picked this camera up deciding it was time to upgrade from my Powershot A520. The Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC III, & Face detection features were big selling points for me. The camera takes really great photos, the Image Stabilization (IS) is worth the upgrade by itself. When you have the IS enabled the lens shifts to compensate for your hand shake, so your pictures come up much sharper and with little or no blur. The camera is easier enough for beginners to use but robust enough for advanced users to take advantage of certain features. With 7MP you can take and print out huge pictures and still retain all the details. The camera also takes really good video as well. There are many size options and even a 60fps option (320x240 @ 1min) Really helpful for catching fast moving things. Overall a fantastic camera and the IS is such a big help if you don't own a tripod or anything! I've included some sample photos as well.
dont do business with this seller. if you have any problems they will not contact you to resolve any issues. also they sold me an out to date tuner and that is why they wont get back with me to refund me my money. dont do business with them. that is very unprofessional!!
I have had my unit for approx. 2 years now. The playing side works geat,but the recording side has started to fail. You cannot record tracks off the cds now. You can't even record a whole cd, because it will not finalize. I should have spent an extra $200 on a better brand like Sony or Panasonic. I wouldn't reccomend this Koss cd recorder to anyone!
It works as good as advertised, was no trouble to install. I don't fax often, but it has performed well when I have used it, with no problems.
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.
i got this flash drive for school use. it is the best! it has never had a problem. the only thing is the higher price. but that price gives it the best build materials. last weekend it accidently went throught the washing machine with all those cleaning stuff and then went through the dryer. didn't even deform. but what really amazed me was that it still worked and all my files were in top quality.Sony makes great products, price may scare some but in the long term it is worth it.
These headphones produce a soft, lush and beautiful sound. I have several other headphones including Grado and Bose and these are much better. The headphones in my opinion deserve a good headphone amplifier to get the most out of them. And with a headphone amp the sound is like a sound system costing thousands.The headphones are not light. The headband adjusts and the earpads are velour and very comfortable. I do, however, feel the weight of the headphones but nonetheless can wear them for extended periods. The quality of the sound makes me not want to take them off. I also find myself listening to music at a lower volume because the quality of the sound is so good that I don't need higher volume to find that I am immersed in the music.This product is expensive and worth the price.
The Epson MovieMate 33 great portable system. Just about 5 minutes to set up your portable projector and sub woofer, it looks great and sounds fabulous! Nice warranty goes with it also!
I got this 3 days ago, so I can't say much. But when I got it, great condition, crisp clean stereo sound, I love to listen to video game music. This device seems perfect for stuff like that. The little remote is cool, easy to use, I've been too rough, maybe a light touch goes far. I dont know all of the features yet so I can't say more.
This baby gets me from point A to point B I love it!!!
I bought this for my husband after his bubba keg started leaking. To add to the chorus of praise: This thermos is AMAZING! My husband works 10-hour shifts and doesn't get a lot of breaks for water. This thermos keeps his water cold for at least 10 hours, and usually longer. The design is nice, clean, etc..though I think we'd like if it were a bit narrower so it would fit in the cup holder. A small complaint though. Great thermos, very happy.
They are broken and amazon won't let me return them because it's been 30 days after I've ordered them !
Poor lens cover design this is an offical money trap dont buy this product311 spending towards a quality cammera!
These speakers are awesome. With video games and movies, the sound is all around you and makes the experience much better. With music, the speakers and the bass get LOUD. It goes to full volume, then Boost 1 through Boost 11 after it already hits full volume. I just found that out 2 weeks ago when I was messing around with it after owning the system for 2 years. You will never have to go past the normal full mark unless you are trying to tick off the neighbors. When I purchased the system two years ago it was $225 on amazon.
My Wife and I have always purchased Sony Laptops in the past but the price on this one for all it had was something we could not turn down. Everything has worked flawlessly on this laptop computer. We both are using Vista on our other computers so the OS was not anything new to us. We have not had any newly installed program problems or any kind of problems with the pre-installed software. I would highly recommend this laptop to anyone thinking about making a new laptop purchase.This laptop for the money has more Memory then most, lots more goodies, larger hard drive, fingerprint reader, webcam, etc. then others for the same money. I have no complaints about the speed either.
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.
I needed a low cost PDA/phone for my high school freshman son (who loses things a lot) and this did the trick.
This camera isn't one that I would recommend for those who are novices to digital photography. As my husband has reminded me many times, he hates that it doesn't "just work" at the click of a button. You have to work harder to get pristine results, but the results are well worth it. It is kind of limited in how many accessories you can buy for it... I have the wide angle and telephoto lenses... but this is point and shoot, after all, not a DSLR! Many times it is best to set your "My Settings" presets to the settings you use the most (shutter speed, aperture, lighting settings, etc...)It can be a really picky camera, but with a little patience and a desire to learn how to use it, this camera can be your best friend (it's my best friend!)
After making some recent upgrades in my primary audio/video system it became clear that the two way splitter that the cable company provided was simply inadequate to the task. Upon doing some research I determined that this particular splitter made by one of the industries most reputable manufacturers was going to have to be the way to go. Upon hooking up this superior two-way splitter in conjunction with Monster's MV3F2M NF Video 3 coaxial cables there was quite a wonderfully distinct difference in the picture on my new television.After seeing such a distinct improvement in the signal for my primary audio/video system I immediately went out and purchased another one for the computer room to use for both the cable modem and the television in that room. This is the perfect two-way splitter for either a television/cable modem hookup or a television with PIP (picture-in-picture) capability in conjunction with a cable box or satellite receiver!I highly recommend this outstanding cable splitter to any and all who're interested in getting the best picture available from their television sets or signal for their cable modems. The end results far outweigh the costs for this splitter! {ssintrepid}
I istalled this product last March and it has since failed. When I try to connect to the internet, it makes the connection and won't give back the phone line when I disconnect unless I actually pull the power adapter. Also, when a fax comes in, it goes to answering machine and doesn't make the connection to receive the fax. At least I can make a phone call. 8 months of service just isn't what I had in mind when I purchased it. In addition, I havent been able to find a link to contact ComSwitch to see if they'll do something for me as far as repairs, replace, diagnostics, or what?.
This product has far exceeded the Monster Cable FM Transmitter that I had previously. The in-line DC adapter is a nice touch, which helps with single DC ports in the car. The digital display will go through all frequencies, by 0.1 so that you find that one spot on the dial, where no one else is at. Have had this for about a month now, and will more than likely purchase a second one when the time comes to replace the original.
SUPER TV AND PC MONITORI AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS TV.GREAT ALL AROUND! GREAT JOB BY SAMSUNG.
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 purchased two of this mP3 player- one for my daughter, the other for my neice. I had done much searching and reviewing before purchasing this product through Amazon. Amazon had by far the best price. My neice at first insisted she wanted an Apple IPod until she saw the Zen and all it's functions, not to mention the 4GB holds more songs than an Apple IPod 4GB. My daughter and my neice were both very pleased- it's size, durability, and all the functions suit them just great. I would definitely recommend this product.
Battery works just just fine, I have to think that throwing money at old technology is not such a wise choice though.
I normally don't review items, but I do faithfully look at the reviews before I purchase an item. In this case I felt compelled to review the speaker. I am very happy with my purchase. For the price the speaker is surprisingly good. If your looking for a speaker that replaces your whole stereo system this is not for you but if your looking for a speaker that is a good price and has a good sound consider this one. I however, use it in my office and it suits my needs. I haven't experienced the static that other reviewers have mentioned. The only thing is the adaptor supplied for the Ipod Nano didn't work with my Nano 2nd generation. But, not to worry. I left my nano in it's "ToughSkin" slip case and put the Ipod mini adaptor behind it and it seems very secure and works great!
Spend a little more, you'll be happy you did! My wife ordered this MP3 for my 13 year old son and he was quite excited to get it... after waiting a week to get it, we opened the box and while the unit itself is sleek and looks fine, the instruction manual was so small we actually needed a magnifying glass to read some of it.. and it made NO SENSE! This was the worst instruction manual I have ever seen.. we could not figure out how to use this thing at all! It is not plug and play for Windows XP like it claims.. my computer just kept telling me it could read the new hardware and when I decided to download the Windows 98 driver they provided just to try it, I got an error that stated "No find MP3 Player"... even the error message was in broken English! After 2 very frustrating hours with this thing, we put in it back in the box, printed out a return label and returned it.
I already had a few of these ,(I'm 'reducing' my entire collection), and recently noticed that Amazon has them a LOT cheaper. BUT GET THIS: not only was this already a well-built, convenient piece, but the one I recieved from Amazon is an UPDATED design, so for almost 40% less, I got removeable pages,(not on the old ones), too. Otherwise, the excellent design is unchanged, and the snap-and-slip page removal system is strong and out of the way.
I purchased this hair dryer for my wife. We travel a lot and this fits in her make up bag. She is very happy with its size and performance.
These headphones are fantastic! The riffs and tonality are exquisite. Every melodic nuance is perceptible and the fit and comfort is astounding. Very much worth every penny!
I buy alot of items on Amazon with much luck but this item came used when I purchased a new one and didnt work at all. I am extremely dissapointed!!!!
Works great now. I thought it was broken, but downloaded the current version of the camera firmware. That fixed it.
This had so many good reviews. When I used mine all it did was shred my vegetables to pieces. I expected it to slice things not chew them up. Any suggestion would be welcome but I don't know what I can be doing wrong.
The Lexar firefly USB flash/thumb drive is a small and compact drive that does the job. If you need a tiny flash drive for work or for casual use... it should do fine. However, overall it leaves you with a feeling that the designers could have done better and could've spent a bit more time ....well, designing it. Here are some pros and cons that I've found with these fireflys. The one I have is the 4GB, however they come in an assortment of memory capacities including 256MB(red), 512MB(green), 1GB(blue), 2GB(black), and 4GB(white). Each memory comes in a unique color. For example, the 4GB seems to only come in white, and 2GB comes in black.Pros: Very small compact design (about as small as the Sandisk Micros), and clear protective case seems to clip and hold onto the drive pretty well. Cool blue LED at the end that flashes while reading and writing. Reads and Writes data pretty fast (though seemingly not as fast as Sandisk drives)Cons: Pre-loaded Software on drive automatically tries to install itself on computer(personally, I hate the fact that the drive comes with pre-loaded software, but you may not mind). Plastic protective case does not come with a string or key-ring to put on keychain(only a hole to slip a key ring or string through). The Flash drive itself does not have any holes to attach directly to keyring, so if you lose the protective case, there's no way to attach the drive to your keys.(they should've included some extra protective cases in different colors just in case) The build quality looks cheap and not very sturdy looking. Colors are plain and ordinary looking with very little choices. I don't like being stuck with one color choice per memory capacity. They should've just gone with black, silver, or metallic hues.Conclusion: If you're just looking for a nice, simple and compact portable drive with a variety of capacities, this should do the trick. Also, the price on these are dropping fast and therefore are a good value for the money. However, if your data is very important to you, you may want to go with a sturdier model (like the Sandisk Titanium)... but expect to spend more money. This flash-drive does what it claims... though it doesn't claim much. No many bells and whistles here... if you're a gadget freak, you may be left wanting more... like yours truly. However, if the price is right, it's hard to pass up a good deal. Thankfully I got a good deal (Psst ...not on Amazon)If this review was helpful, please vote. Thanks!
Spent an entire afternoon, $20. and a couple gallons of fuel finding the right part in order to get my car back together.
I spent almost an entire day attempting to setup the router. I'm no slouch when it comes to networking or computers but no matter what I attempted, could not get the router to broadcast a signal. Wired it worked perfectly but after several frustrating hours I gave up. I have hooked up my old Linksys router and will continue to keep my eyes open for a good deal for a quality product.
I received this as a Christmas gift in 2005, and have used it almost daily since then. This device is 100% reliable and doesn't seem prone to damage with "normal" use. That is, I haven't gotten it wet or dropped it more than a few feet, so I can't say anything about more strenuous use. However, I have noticed that it is susceptible to vibrations when reading (MP3 playback skips), but I have had NO data integrity problems at all.At the current price, you simply cannot go wrong, but other than that there may be no huge incentive to buy this thing, which is a true hard drive, versus a similarly sized flash drive. That said, a $40 5GB flash drive is not likely to be very durable. Some flash drives' connectors are also rather flimsy and they break if you put pressure against them. This drive has a short, 6" cable and lays flat, so movement won't likely damage the USB connector. As far as speed goes, it seems at least as fast as a typical flash drive, and it has a cool, blue light on top that illuminates whenever reading or writing!What are you waiting for?
I origionally got my MP3 player as a gift from my wife while I was deployed. I liked the size and capacity and in minutes it replaced my portable CD player which had become cumbersome at the gym. Though it was confusing at first navigating the menus, in a small manner of time I was well adept at switching between albums.The only minus that I've found with this was while I was mowing the lawn. I never liked the arm band and so used a piece of cord to hang it around my neck. Because of this (I'm assuming) all the sweat from all my trips to the gym and mowing the lawn back home must have shorted out the battery connection somewhere. I was heartbroken. Even with the plastic cover, it still reached failure due to moisture.Set to go back on the road soon afterward, I searched Amazon for a replacement and found none to my liking (based on reviewer comments). For the price, capacity and relative ease of use, I decided to purchase the same one as previous. Still very satisifed with my purchase.Bottom line:-Great price for the capacity.-Will not likely need the software that comes with it.-Battery drains quickly if you use the backlight (but hey, it a AAA battery afterall).-The armband isn't so stellar if you've got larger-than-normal guns.-It is everything you need in an MP3 player!
This little gadget was a lifesaver on a two-week trip in France and Morocco where I didn't always have access to a charger. My only minor complaint is that with it plugged into the bottom of myApple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation), I couldn't use myiSkin Claro iPod 30GB Video Case's kickstand feature to stand it up while I watched videos on the plane. Other than that-- perfect!
iPod works great - no issues with product performance. Everything was delivered on time and delivers outstanding performacne
I've liked everything about these headphones so far. They fit really snugly, and I generally have issues wearing headsets because they hurt my ears. However, these are relatively much more tolerable than other products I've used. The only complaint I could possibly think of is that the cable isn't long enough. Other than that, I'm enjoying these rather thoroughly.
I wont get too wordy, Just the good & bad:Bad:* You MUST use the Zune software to load music onto the device. This forces you to use their somewhat cumbersome & buggy software. I expect it will improve in its next iteration, but it leads into my second point..* No way to utilize as an external storage device. This should be a simple & straightforward implementation. Almost every other player on the market can do this, the Zune should be able to as well.* Will not play files with DRM from anywhere other than the Zune Marketplace. If you're ripping your own CDs or aquiring MP3s from other DRM-free sources this isn't an issue.The good:* Sound Quality is head & shoulders above any other media player out there. The SQ on this unit is amazing. This is the first device that has ever inspired me to rip CDs at anything over 192Hz. Any other time it just hasn't been worth it since you couldn't hear much of a difference. The zune makes it worth it.* The display on the Zune is gorgeous. Where else can you get a device with a screen this size for such a minimal cash outlay?* GUI is well layed out & sensible. There is little to no learning curve on using the unit. I personally find the GUI to be easier to use, and more intuitive than the iPod GUI. If the zune had a click wheel interface it would be considerably better than the iPod's.* BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY. This was what finally sold me on the Zune. M$ is not giving up on all of the older versions of the zune with the release of the Zune2. The firmware for the Zune2 will work on this model of the Zune. Meaning you will get all of the fixes & features of the new model for a fraction of the price.Bottom line: Forget for a moment this is a Microsoft product & just compare features. After putting aside my blind hatred for M$, I realized that no other Media Player on the market could offer this many features at this price point.
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!
The naysayers mock the Vision M because of it's size. Yes this is not the .55 inch Ipod, BUT it is also not the ipod which cannot support 75% of audio and video formats out there. The Vision M is in my opinion the best high capacity player out right now because of all the features it has AND a great battery life. Most new players suffer from either a bad battery life, unruly interface, or a lack of features. The Vision M does not suffer from any of these faults. It is able to play most audio and video formats, do so for a very long time, and not drive you crazy in the process.this player keeps it simple but on a very high level. this is why i am a return customer who has upgraded from the 30gig version.
My kids got this camera for Christmas, and I think I have had more fun with it than they have. It is as small as a pocket still picture camera. The videos are arrached in "chapters" each time you sto pand start, so going backward and forward to find the one you want is very easy. This is an AWESOME item for the price. The USB port is so easy to use. Great job!
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 have owned four of these (two of which I purchased, and then later two more were given to me as gifts). In all four, the cord separated from the top of the remote switch. After separating, the copper wire begins to fray until eventually the unit fails. Not worth the money.
If you are anything like I was, you are looking at this HDMI cable for under $5 (it was $6.50 when I bought my first one!) and thinking, "Can this really be any good at all?" The answer is a resounding yes. Don't let your thoughts of more money spent=better product. I have had this cable for 4 months with no complaints and I'm back to buy another for my HD/DVR.
I use this for home, I don't use much fax usually once or twice a week for my sales application I need to fax in to sign up my clients. I bought this because of its price and size but week after week it starts to jamming up which not only it slows my workflow and frustrating it began to rip my papers or wrinkles them up.Do not buy this unit, it's total crap and worthless. I learned my lesson and will invest more money to buy a reliable fax machine.
I bought this reader a couple months after receving my digital camera and had nothing but problems. We followed the advice on the website [downloaded the driver] and still had problems. Yes the download speed was very fast compared to using the serial port, but the problems I encountered were not worth it. Using the SanDisk caused my computer to freeze repeatedly, I had to reformat my disk more than once, and even lost almost 200 photos once. Now it just sits and collects dust and I put up with the serial port to download to my computer.
This is my first "real" telescope. Here are my impressions so far.The telescope does come with everything you need to "get started," but there are several items you will absolutely want and need, so you might as well consider ordering them with the scope:1. Additional eyepieces. If you intend to view anything other than the moon, you will need eyepieces with greater magnification than the wide angle 26 mm (low magnification) Super Plossl that comes with the scope. This is the one you need:Meade Series 4000 Eyepiece for Telescopewith Filter Set. (You will also need a filter to view the moon properly, at minimum). So you'll really need this set.2. Get either an A/C adapterMeade Universal AC Adapter for LXD75 mount and any ETX-PE and AT, LS, LT, LX (up to 14-Inch), MAX.or a car adapter Meade #607 - Power cable - automobile cigarette lighter - DC jack - 25 ft. FYI, I ordered the DC adapter, figuring that it would be better to be able to go far, far away from any AC source for maximum viewing potential. You will need the adapter because you are going to consume 8 D-size batteries every two hours if you don't have an adapter. The telescope consumes a lot of energy when it's slewing between views.Here are my other thoughts on the scope:3. The directions for assembly and alignment leave something to desire. First, bear in mind that once you assemble the telescope, you first need to balance it and then put it in the polar home position, and that both of these are very simple to do, even though the directions seem complicated, and they really mangle the directions for initializing Autostar. If anyone needs more feedback on this I can provide it.4. Although it was counter-intuitive to me, you have to LOCK the two axes of your equatorial mount in order to train and use the Autostar correctly. I thought that locking would prevent movement, but locking prevents only MANUAL movement, the Autostar operates with these axes LOCKED, not unlocked.5. Use the three star alignment procedure whenever you set up the telescope for viewing. The easy alignment is not as accurate and the three star alignment doesn't take that much longer.6. I found the Autostar user interface to be very far from ideal. There is a great deal of room for improvement. The actual data is good and is impressively thorough. But there's no reason I can think of why Meade shouldn't get with the graphical user interface at this point. What you get is a completely text-based, labyrinthian menu structure that is far from intuitive. This is where Meade gets its lowest marks. No matter how well-versed you are in astronomy, there are too many keystrokes and too little thought put into the menu structure. Just inputting my address required a ridiculous amount of time, for example. Accuracy is OK, but there is room for improvement on that as well. Repeated calibrations and training may help, but seriously, this could be MUCH better executed. How about an iPhone app and a way to link smartphones to the scope?7. The scope plus the counterweights and the tripod are VERY heavy. I can lift the entire assembly, but I would not recommend most people doing it. It was all I could do to transport the assembly by hand 100 feet. You will either need a dolly or you will need to disassemble the tube from the rest of the assembly and transport in two pieces.8. I was able to home in on Jupiter yesterday. I saw the planet and three moons with some degree of clarity. However, I was hoping for a sharper image, and you can forget about it if all you have is the eyepiece that comes with the telescope. I used an 8mm eyepiece for a decent-sized image, but even then it was blurry and took up only a small percentage of the total viewing angle. I blame atmospheric interference and will continue to try, in case more clarity is possible on a different night.9. I shined a flashlight down the tube just to inspect the optics. My unit had a great deal of dust stuck to the main mirror, and some also stuck to the front lens. I would have thought that Meade's assembly line would be extremely clean. This amount of dust leads me to believe otherwise. I intend to take this up with Meade and will update when I have an answer from them. Hopefully I can clean both.10. Two out of six of the set screws that hold and adjust the spotting scope arrived broken. I was able to more or less align the spotting scope despite this setback, but Meade will owe me the other two screws.11. On the tripod, there are two setscrews per leg to hold the legs at whatever height you want. One of the six was impossible to thread into its hole and became cross threaded. I will repair it myself but for most users this wouldn't be a very good thing.12. On my unit, the powered, illuminated reticle does not show up. I have not taken that up with Meade. It's definitely energized; I followed the instructions to a tee, and can see it when looking directly through the reticle, but it doesn't show up in the main scope, as it should.13. There are NO directions concerning the clocking of the scope tube within its clamps. At this time I can only assume that it's not important, but it seems like it would be important. When you are looking at an entire sky, as you normally do during a full tour, the optical tube rotates all over the place; sometimes the eyepiece is at the bottom and sometimes it's at the top. There is no way to rotate the tube without the possibility of also translating it. I feel there should be a way to just rotate the tube to achieve the best eyepiece location without risking unbalancing the telescope at the same time.I am sure I will have other thoughts on this scope and will post them as updates on this review.
Adem&aacute;s de que cualquiera puede poner a funcionar este dispositivo con s&oacute;lo conectar los cables, este switch permite transferencias realmente impresionantes con soporte para full-duplex. Realmente lo recomiendo por sus excelentes caracter&iacute;sticas y precio.
I couldn't believe how easy it was to hook this up to my PC and load the labels. I like the small design and its simplicity. It's also great that I never have to get a toner or anything extra other than labels. I used to use P-touch but this is better for files and folders. I highly recommend it.
How simple!!! No longer do you have to pay for gas just to use your own car in order to ensure you can hear decent music on a road trip. If the vehicle has a cassette player, then this device turns it into an MP3 player!! So jump into your best friend's hooptie and crank your tunes! Inexpensive and idiot-proof.
I ordered a special recharable battery pack for my relatively old Uniden phone model. The batteries were sent within a week (even faster than the promised ?two-week window). Not only that, but they actually sent two battery packs even though I had only ordered one, so now I have a spare. The battery pack fit into my cordless phone and was a successful replacement - saving me from having to get a whole new cordless phone.
I ordered two of these. The price was great and I got these much sooner than the stated time. One did work and the other did not work for my iPod touch G4. My son ordered one and it worked fine for his older iPod.
I ordered an Apple Care protection plan. It arrived shortly after it was due. However, I was unable to track where the shipment was while I was waiting using the USPS tracking system.
Just bought a SONY T9 in Tokyo last April 10,2006 (7 months ago).And suddenly 2 weeks ago, the screen went dim practically can not see anything.The power on / off also not working. All happened at the same time.Try to repair at SONY service station in Shanghai as I am residing there for the moment.Very indifferent customer service staff refuse to repair, despite that I do have a world wide guarantee card and the receipt from the Tokyo shop as well as the complete boxes.The SONY people there are really not helpful at all.Most probably we suspect, they don't want to shoulder the cost for repairing under guarantee from SONY worldwide.It is shameful for such a big name like SONY.Definitely, I will not buy again from SONY. Change to Olympus for the replacement and also cancel my BRAVIA LCD purchase.I do not recommend buying goods from SONY as you might have the same experiences (poor hardware quality and services).
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.
The case fitted the camera well, wasn't sure what the side net pocket was for but I am sure i will find something to fill it!
Adorama is delaying shipping of my camera due to the "holidays" so I won't get it until after my trip. Their representative has said that the shipping is really backed up and they cannot meet their shipping date, but refuses to cancel my order and refund my money. I would not deal with this company and ask that Amazon drop them from their merchants.
I cannot begin to tell you how impressed everyone was with the pictures I took with this camera. Many have seen digital... but this is something else. And for under [money]? 4MP images, 4X OPTICAL Zoom -- you won't find that in a Canon for under [money]. Even better -- standard AA batteries so you'll never have to worry about your battery pack being depleted with no options or having your batteries become irreplaceable after a few years. IT takes video too and the 320 x 240 videos are usable, cute, and a nice additional feature. The ease of use is excellent. And best of all the vivid quality of the images combined with the sharpness left me impressed. I didn't need to refer to the manual during first use to get started. Very simple. Need to read to understand all the features.UPDATE:Most of the few bad reviews that drag down the rating of this camera are due to the common misperception that using regular AA batteries is the norm. READ THE MANUAL PEOPLE! ALL cameras are the same in this regard and everyone will tell you to BUY RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. Yes, they make a HUGE difference. I have a set of 1850mAh which will easily last me 125+ shots with the LCD on, reviewing the photos, etc. What is great is that this camera CAN use standard AAs if you are in a jam, one of its greatest assets. The picture quality is superb for the most part. Like all other cameras, autofocus is not perfect but it is very good and many of the pictures have just overwhelmed people who see my work. There are numerous other features that this camera offers and for 4 megapixels, the options and the price, this camera is a total steal. It feels good to grip in the hand. For some this camera might be a tad large and slightly heavier but you get quality photos which is the bottom line. Get a tiny camera you'll get much lower battery life and picture quality. Make your decision regarding the trade off. Having seen the pictures from this camera I would easily have paid more.
I purchased both the 4460 and 4400 and found that there is a 5-7 watt discrepancy between the units when measuring the usage of the same device. IE, I plugged a lamp in with a compact fluorescent bulb and one device states 17 watts, the other showed 22 watts!! If their products have no standards/accuracy, how are we as consumers supposed to know what are devices are actually using? I would NOT recommended their products to ANYONE until they fix these issues! I just purchased the 4400 in DEC of 2010!!
These are the only disks that record in my older DVRs. They're also the only disks that record in every DVR I've ever had without regard to manufacturer. Being a +RW they also play in every dvd player I've tried them in. It's good to know there is one brand of disks I can trust to work no matter what.
Most SD cards of "low capacity" are hard to find for older equipment. These standard 2GB SD cards work great, if you need these for older equipment that can't use the "SDHC" cards. They work well in my newer cameras as well.
We ordered Compaq EVO W4000, but received Compaq EVO XW4000 which has a different processor (X=Xeron) and chip set. This one also had rambus and only a CD-Rom rather than the drive advertized. The case physically looks identical, but inside it is completely different. We needed a W4000 to support 24/7 dispatcher operations, parts or as a whole replacement PC. We couldn't use anything off of this one! Buyer beware!
At this point I am pleased with my purchase of the twin pack of ink cartridges. I have not yet opened the black ink as my current cartridge is not depleated. I am hoping that this cartridge will last longer than the last one I purchased from another company on line. I gave my previous purchase high marks only to learn later that it ran out of ink much sooner than expected. The print with this colored cartridge is clean and sharp. If it just last I will be happy. I hope I am not over-rating it but I don't do all that much printing to be able to give a timely review. I am taking note of how many prints I get. I do not print photos and most of my colored print jobs are on the "fast draft" setting. My last cartridge only produced about 30 pages on that setting.
From my experience with the ONE I've found it to be a great device. Having it my car has made driving in the confusing streets of Washington DC so much better, and pushing two buttons to have it guide me home is great. I thought it was very easy to use right out of the box, the voice was easy to understand, and the screen was clear and legible. I think these devices are just going to get more and more popular as time goes by until almost every car in the road has one because they just make life so much easier. The current price for it is amazing, plus I think if you get it before March 31st it comes with a free brand new map update from Tele Atlas which is suppose to be the newest map available on the market.
I purchased these speakers for my wife as she only needed a basic set of speakers. I was very pleased to find that they are well worth the price and better than I had expected. Though smaller than I had pictured they put out a very decent sound that is well enough to listen to music and play games.If you're in the market for a budget set of speakers then these are the perfect pick.In my book, a 5 out of 5.
Bought it as I thought it would work well with the Garmin GPS 76CSX. Not happy. The item is sitting in my drawer, as it is a greater expense of time and money to return it.
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.
brought my Panasonic shaver back to new, BUT I have had problems with geting "pimples" if I do not clean it enough, and then still sometimes anyway. After reading about the new shavers that come with a cleaning/drying stand I decided to soak it in 90% isopropanol after each use and then dry it off with a hair dryer (~1 min blades/foil head), solved the problem, no more pimples on my face.
I bought 2, one for me and one for my wife. both the screen protector and the case fits our ipods perfetly. Got the protection it needed.I found no problem with these, get it before buying more expensive!
It's not a 100% perferct fit and the texture is not the same as the dash but after a coupple of days I don't notice it anymore.
The kit was alittle hard to install but after i got it in it hasnt given me any trouble. Makes it easy to take the stereo out to add things and has stayed strong for 2 years now.
I ordered the Sirius One from Amazon after looking at competing (mostly XM satellite service) radios. The Sirius One is a lot more solidly built than the other units I see on sale for $75 or less. It has solid-feeling controls and was easy to set up.Other reviewers have commented that the sound quality is imperfect (definitely not as good as cd - or even a strong FM signal.) I would agree - my suspicion is that this may be a limitation of the Sirius satellite radio service more than this particular unit. For this reason I've given 4 stars.
I ordered these headphones thinking the switch in the middle has a volume control. It does not - it's only a switch to turn the noise cancelling option on. The switch is heavy (because it holds batteries in it) and if it's not resting in my bag it pulls the ear buds from my ears, and when the noise cancelling switch is on it makes this intermittent loud piercing sound. I'm throwing these out.
I've owned this for four months, used it at least 20 times and overall I'm disappointed. My probes both burned out within a couple of days of each other after four months of use.Pros:- Great concept, and convenient if you're smoking anything large that may take several hours- Dual smoker and meat probes are handy to have in one unit- Easy to read LCDsCons:- You have to remove the back cover of the sending unit each time you need to turn it off/on- The range is quite poor, especially if your smoker is outside and you want to stay inside. I keep my smoker just outside my garage and I lose signal inside my house unless I keep the receiver on the counter right by my garage entrance, so the range is only about 25 to 30 feet.- The temp probes on my unit seem to be consistently high by 5 to 8 degrees compared to my smoker's digital temp probe and other manual thermometers.- Short lived
I can't promise that your experience will be the same. I live in the Boston area and I can first hand testify that this small device, smaller then you might imagine, over powers all major city area radio stations all day and night. In my vehicle you have to make a effort to experience white noise. That's right, almost none in my American car. My friend has a Japanese brand car and the transmitter works better then any other he has tried but, reception in his car seems to be less par to my vehicles radio. None the less I challenge you to find a better transmitter in this category. P.S. this product runs circles around many $80 plus or $100 plus FM transmitters you find in retail stores. "WHAT A RIP OFF."
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 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.
It is technically superb.It's fast, sharp, and has nice bokeh. You read the reviews.However, it is not why I am in thrilled with this lens with every shot.As I take more photos, there is one feature stands out the most which outshines the others.It is in how truthful the colors are.Like a good friend, this lens satisfies me in the most mundane shots, producing vivid colors that depicts real life.It would not fail to capture what you see with your eyes, nor would it lie to you by exaggerating colors.Do consider this lens for technical specs.But also know that it will be your most truthful friend.
Highly recommend this product to anyone looking for one! Arrived in said amount of time a well. Thanks and God bless!
I see a lot of people complaining about this Lens Adapter because it's made of plastic. Granted, I don't have a metal one to compare it with, however it seems just fine for me! The filters and lens hood screw on smoothly and easily. I've got no complaints.
I purchased this for it's S-video capability. Be fore-warned that you can only use either the S-video OR composite video inputs/outputs. I set it up using the S-video output to my television and mistakenly thought that the composite video input from my DVD player would get converted to S-video. It did not. The instructions tell you this but I didn't notice anything on Amazon. Luckily I had an S-video to composite video converter to take care of that problem.The bigger problem was the S-video signal. With high brightness backgrounds (lots of white) I experienced periodic flickering video on the television when I connected using my cable box S-video output through the source selector's S-Video inputs and outputs then to the S-Video input. This did not happen when I connected the S-video cable directly from the cable box to the television. I tried the four different inputs with the same results.So I am in the process of returning this. I haven't read all the reviews but would be interested to know if others have noticed a similar problem.
I love this player! There a tone of reviews here, so I'm just going to add a few suggestions from my experience. This is what happened to me when I first got it: The first night I downloaded about 8 gigs onto it. I didn't touch it after that for another day. The next time I downloaded some more on it, no matter how much I did, after about 24 hours of it being off (and charged), all the recent mp3s/wmas wouldn't show up in music/albums. It would still show it was there (in the total space being taken), but no music. At that point, I had loaded about 25 gigs and didn't want to reformat.. But I bit the bullet and reformatted eventually, and it fixed the problem. Hope this helps anyone else that has this weird problem.There's another program called Notmad by Red Chair Software that makes it much easier to put music on your player. Just load the driver, then Notmad, and everything will be great. I'm still waiting for someone to crack it to load other formats of music besides mp3/wmas.
Enabling a universal remote to work across all the different brands and models of electronics in your entertainment system must be a complicated and intricate process requiring teams of highly skilled electronic geniuses working around the clock. Obviously, Logitec does not have such teams because this product fails in most areas.As other reviewers have mentioned, in order to program this unit skip the crappy software they send with it and download the newest version from the Logitec web site. This will still not be enough, though, to get this turkey running, so be prepared to spend an additional 30 minutes on the phone with tech support and another two or three hours tweaking the buttons to get them to do what you want. Then, after everything is set up just the way you like it, be prepared to be frustrated beyond belief as the remote works fine one minute and decides not to the next.The main culprit seems to be the "activities" buttons which automatically turn on and set up your system the way you want it with the press of one button. If this idea sounds too good to be true, that's because it is. About half the time something doesn't come on or is switched to the wrong setting so you have to go through the "help" menu. That usually clears it up, but meanwhile you've missed the first five minutes of "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart. I really like the idea of this remote much better than the actual execution, so it gets two stars for ideas, mostly. Too bad, since with a little more effort it might actually be a great little remote.UPDATE: I'm dropping this turkey one star from my original review. It just stopped communicating with my computer and "Customer Support" was unhelpful, to say the least. Well, I've had it for a whole nine months now, I guess I expected too much.
I've used both Tamron 18-250mm zoom and the the Nikkor 18-200 VR lens. The glass on the Nikkor is perhaps a little better, but not much, whereas the extra 50 mm on the Tamron is noticeable, and nice. In addition, the Tamron has a lock which prevents the lens from sliding out when carrying it -- an important feature if you're carrying your camera around your neck on a backpacking trip, say. It obviously doesn't have the image stabilization features of the Nikkor, but if you're using one of the modern DSLR's that have it built into the body (such as the Pentax K10D), that's less problematic. On the whole, a nice lens: I'd buy it again.
I use to have a backpack with a laptop and all my school items in it and it weighed about 30 lb. when I got the allsop laptop rover backpack i put my stuff in it including my laptop and put it to the test i wore it for 20 minets. around the house and after i took it off my back didn't hurt. that was so cool so i also weghed it and it weight ten and half pounds! WOW! i was so impressed!! This is also a backpack that you could go to school, work, biking, travaling, etc. in cool style!!!!!!!!!!!
I used this as an extension to connect my Behringer mixer to a stereo receiver and audio quality is just fine. I have ordered a handful of cables from cables to go and they ship quickly and quality is good enough for 99% of applications. I use them a lot on my home equipment.
I am still hooked on the SanDisk Sansa C250. I listen to audio books while I work construction. This jacket makes it workable. It has a strong clip that can attach to clothing, belt, lapel, collar, etc. volume can be adjusted through the jacket. The C250's screen and it's controls are visible though this jacket's window. The device is protected from scratches and impact by the foam lining. The price is really low for what you get. I am hard on these and wore one out in two years and just bought two more, just in case they are not available when I wear out another. It comes with an armband, which I don't use, but would be great for people that jog.
1 Lexar Media USB 2.0 6-in-1 High Speed Readercan not read the sandisk ultra II 1GB CF on my apple iBook G4 using , but this reader can. I did not try to use this reader to read lexar 40X or 80X.2 Lexar Media USB 2.0 6-in-1 High Speed Reader has problem in reading sandisk ultra II 1GB CF using my Dell 8400 desktop, but the situation changed using this reader from Sandisk, very fast and no problem till now.If you encounter problem in reading Lexar 80X or 40x using this reader, try lexar reader new version.
Item was shipped quickly. It was inexpensive and works great in my car key clicker. Would buy again from this vendor
the product delivers what i expected it to. very nice, i dont mind the color it took awhile though. it was the cheapest (and i am a cheap person). so i cant complain. amazon thanks
I uncoiled it, draped it over one of my speakers, screwed it to my 75ohm antenna connection and it just worked. It didn't seem to matter which way it was oriented to get my signal strength meter to peg on all my local (15 miles) stations. I was so used to having all my signals fade away when I go close to my tuner, it was like I absorbed them as I got close. I nailed it in a corner of my ceiling molding in my downstairs den which placed it about 3 feet above the actual ground outside my house and extended the down lead to my tuner with RG6 coax, it's working just fine. All dipole FM antennas are not created equally. This one is truly outstanding.
I bought this player because, to be honest, it looked good. Another reason was that it plays CDRs and CDRWs and it had a radio.At first, I had no complaints, but then I decided to used smallerheadphones and that's when the problems began. I didn't know that the headphones acted as an antennae. Those earpiece headphone don't work good for reception. I don't like bulky headphones and that's was a problem for me.The second thing is that even when I turn the &quot;hold&quot; switch on, the songs began to skip. I never dropped it so that couldn't be the problem.The sound is fine and it has nice features but the problems overshadow the positives. Not recommended.
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.
Strengths: Great quality pics; Big LCD screen; Easy to use; AA batteries; Long focal rangeWeaknesses: Not the smallest; Does not have rechargable batteries; Too many lights flash before the actual pic is taken; Tiny viewfinderSummary: (Edited June 08th by babsbini) This is one of the best cameras for beginners in the lower price range. The pic quality is great, and the big LCD screen is bright and well-lit.In spite of the varied features that it has, its easy to use. The handbook is also simple and easy to browse through.The camera provides almost a macro mode where it can focus as low as 2 inches.The 1/2000s shutter speed also means that you can take pics of a fast moving subject.It uses the cheaper AA batteries (rather than the costlier AAA) which are also available everywhere. But it does eat a lot of power if the LCD is used regularly, and if the camera is used in the movie mode for too long. A better option would have been to provide a rechargable battery.Once the user clicks, there seem to be too many flashes before the actual picture is taken. I have often had an experience when the subject thinks the photo is taken and they are ready to move after the first flash.I wont say its bulky, but its certainly not the smallest, and does not fit easily in your pocket. I have seen smaller ones with equally powerful zooms and equally good pics if not better.The viewfinder, although well placed, is too tiny and it takes a bit of getting used to peer through it.When comparing consider the Nikon Coolpix 5600 and above and Panasonic Lumex series. Some Fuji FinePix cameras also seem to give a good bang for the buck.
I took a fifty dollar bill out to Wal Mart the other day to buy a cheap printer and decided to buy the HP 3320. Frankly, I didnt expect much ( you get what you pay for...right??) Anyway, the Printer preformed VERY WELL. The paper feed ALWAYS worked, the quality of the photos I printed were excellent and combined with the easy set-up made my 50 bucks go a long way!I read some of the other reviews on this printer......Had to laugh........Come on people........Complaints on windows 95 drivers???? Windows what????? hehe. No, the ink only comes withone cartridge, and no extra cables........but it is well worth the FIFTY bucks.
This pen sure comes in handy with all the wind. We use it a lot to keep our camera lens clean!
I ordered this for a 96 GMC Truck. All I wanted was something I could plug an iPod into so I could listen to music and some podcasts going to and from work. I have a radio / cassette head unit with a slave(separate) single cd player.One mistake I made when hooking the whole thing up is that the interface istalls at the head unit not at the end of the cd wiring harness... once I got the order right, it worked great.Be aware that you have to have a cd in the player and playing for this to work. Don't ask me why. Once you have it going, you just flip the switch and you are on the iPod input. I simply plugged in a 3.5mm/split RCA cable into the headphone jack and then into the aux inputs on the pac unit and voilla. Volume was lower than either the cd or the radio, but not a ton.Overall I am very pleased with this. I had a $25 rewards coupon so the whole thing cost me less than $25. Way better sound and way less expensive than an FM modulator.There are additional interfaces available that plug into this unit and allow on the go charging as well.
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 is a nice, quiet keyboard and is comfortable to use. With the keyboard so flat, the desk it sits on is your handrest. I enjoy the feel when I type. I had no initial learning curve when typing. I have read reviews on this product and was expecting awkward moments with the keyboard. Not the case for me. Enjoyed it the first moments typing. What's nice for me about this keyboard is that I can roll it up and pack it in my computer bag. In my opinion, it's easier to type with and it saves the wear and tear of using the laptop keyboard. The added bonus is the very affordable price.
I purchased my Kodak Easyshare dock in 2006. I probably got 24 prints from it.The film jammed. I returned the damaged film cartridges. The paper would not feed properly. I finally returned the unit for a replacement.The replacement dock worked briefly, before it started to eat film, and the paper would not feed. At $38.00 a cartridge, this is expensive.I finally contacted Kodak, they apoligized. They told me they discontinued my unit. They offered me a coupon for any of their products.I figure that I am at $200.00 loss. They offered me a 20 percent off coupon.
10 hours of music on a single CD, this thing makes flash memory MP3 players seem like kids' toys. The only problem I have had, as other reviewers have said, this player sometimes experiences a 1-second audio dropout sometimes. It seems to be related to the quality of the CD-R, as it happens a lot on my cheap Samsung discs but almost never on the Imation and TDK ones so YMMV. The bundled headphones are weak - give them to a friend you don't like much and get a set of Koss KTXPros. Through good headphones, this player has very good audio quality and excellent bass response. The treble feels a bit flat - an EQ feature would have helped to fix that. There is an undocumented feature about this player - when you are stopped at the &quot;Welcome MP3&quot; screen, you can press &quot;DISPLAY&quot; once and you'll be in a mode that will allow you to use &quot;SKIP +&quot; and &quot;SKIP -&quot; to select a folder to start in. Pressing &quot;PLAY/PAUSE&quot; will start playing the selected folder. Since I organize all my MP3 CDs into Genre and Album folders, this is the quickest way for me to find a song. Like most other CD players, if you're using Alkaline batteries - you'll end up paying more than the cost of the player in batteries. If you don't already own one, it is a VERY good idea to get a NiMH charger and a set of batteries with this unit.
There isn't any LEDs, so you don't know if the device is ON or OFF. Other than that, it's a good purchase, especially given its price.
The remote didn't work right out of the box. After spending some time with Samsung Customer support I was told it's their policy to wait 1 to 2 weeks before replacing a non-functional remote! WHY???? It's pretty hard to use the Blu-ray player without a remote. They have my money and I'm left waiting with a useless player...thanks a lot Samsung! I should have spent the extra $20 and bought a Sony. I will never buy a Samsung product again.
We needed a short, secure coupler to allow me to utilize noise feedback earbuds with my "shop-box" mounted up on the wall--but did not need any additional cords to deal with. These couplers have been exactly what we needed, short but effective in transferring the signal clean and clear. bogie
I bought this device because I was impressed by its compact design. However I had a huge disappointment when I tested it in my car. I got some what acceptable reception on the radio only when I held the Ipod in the air and tilted in a certain direction, in any other position a lot of static or no reception at all. I tried all frequencies but same result.
Finding a low cost but durable camera case for scuba diving is not easy, but Canon is well known for having a line of cases for many of its digital cameras.The WP-DC90 follows the legacy of many Canon scuba cases by providing buttons to operate all features of the camera. The sealing latch is most unlikely to be accidentally opened underwater and a flash diffuser and LED shield are provided.Unfortunately, the case has some minor annoyances.The camera flash is useless without the separate diffuser, as the built in flash is partially obstructed by the lens port and thus, lights subjects unevenly. The indispensable diffuser clips onto the lens port and sits infront of the flash, and is prone to physical abuse.Both the diffuser and LED shield snap onto the camera and can easily be dislodged by the bump and grind typical of dive boats. Both come with laynards to tie them to the camera housing, which then leads to danglies than easily snag underwater. I've already ripped one such laynard and partially damaged a diffuser from an older model camera. Special techniques and clips have to be devised to hold the diffuser and shield more securely such as in rough conditions during high surf shore dives.The many buttons is a mixed blessing. My previous Canon flooded by exceeding its depth limitation, and that led to leaks that began around the lens housing; otherwise minor leaks can occur with a dirty case O ring. With depth, the control button O rings increasingly become tight, such than the buttons become inoperable near the case's depth limit. I have yet to experience a leak from the buttons themselves, but most underwater cameras allow only a minimum of controls to reduce the risk of flood from many moving parts.
This is probably the best FM transmitter I've used so far. It does have a humming noise if nothing is playing or if there is a quiet part in the song if I turn the radio volume up too high. I have to turn the volume on my Zune way up to get enough volume out of it. Other than that the sound quality is very good. Almost no interference or static at all.The fit in my VW is a little awkward, the lighter is recessed with part of the console on the right so it has to be turned and I can't see the display but it doesn't much matter. It would be nice if it had presets but I don't really need them as I don't get any interference like I did with other transmitters.
I purchased two Polaroid TVs from Walmart (19" HD LCD TV & DVD Combo) and a 33" HD LCD TV & DVD combo). The 19" will only display an image for 3 seconds and the 33" had a dark streak in the center of the screen and the DVD play does not work at all). Walmart will not exchange (nor do they carry the crappy TVs) and Polaroid is non responsive.
The first few times I used this, it was great, but I just pulled it out after about a month of not using it, and the spongy pad thing crumbled apart as I tried to use it. When I inspected it with my fingertip, it left black smudges on my skin. The brush end is fine, I guess.
I've had this VCR for about a year now since my 7 year old Hitachi broke. It was very important to me to have the Commercial Advance feature which my Hitachi had, and I was pleased to find it in a VCR that was one tenth the price! Commercial advance is a great feature which actually marks the commercials as it's recording, so that the VCR automatically scans through them during playback. You'll save so much time, you may never watch live TV again!So far I've had no problems with the unit -- it has great stereo sound and clear playback and recording. This is a great VCR for the price!
I received this player as a gift at Christmas and I have been nothing but ecstatic about it's operation. I am military and constantly deployed, so I use it quite often, at least once a day. Also, many others do the same and I have compared with quite a few. The biggest differences that I notice without really sitting them right next to each other pondering the question are the build and the sound quality. First, the build is awesome! The adjustments available with the screen make watching a movie easy where ever you may be. Second, the sound quality is amazing for such a small player. The built in speakers are loud enough to use anywhere I've watched, when compared to other players that headphones or speakers were necessary. I've owned the player now for about 5 months now and have had absolutely no problems whatsoever. So if you are in the market for a great player, I highly recommend this one. You won't be disappointed!
The surge suppressor is an perfect item for any home audio and video
THere is no interface with this surround sound unit besides the remote. After 1 month of owning this unit I try to turn it on with the remote. 5 seconds later it automatically shuts off and wont turn on again for an hour or so for another 5 to 10 seconds of surround sound. There is no product support. Go to their website and try to dial customer support. YOu will hear a loooong beeping sound in your ear. Try to send them an email from their website and you will get an error message or a page cannot be displayed. All and all..a big waste of my precious time and money. If the store won't take this thing back. I'm putting it on Ebay.
I purchased this "mStand Laptop Stand" by Rain Design for my 17" MacBook Pro on September 19th, 2010 and it quickly arrived on September 22nd. It was perfect...the design is sharp, it color matches my MBP perfectly. Here we are 11 days later on Sunday, October 3rd, and the pads that keep the laptop in place have decided they need a break. In other words, the pads aren't doing their job. This morning when I had turned away from my computer, it fell off the stand onto the floor, which of course negates the entire purpose of this stand. This stand is supposed to tilt the backside up so you're able to use your laptop as a monitor. After purchasing a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse through Amazon.com, I was good to go! I've e-mailed Rain Design support hoping this might be a one time fluke only with this stand, because the other reviews for this product have been outstanding.
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).
I ordered these to wear while working out. I thought the padded earpieces would be comfortable and would block out other sounds. I was so wrong! Not only do the earpieces not fit my ears snugly, but they also hurt. I think it's because my ears stick out pretty far; the shape of the pads and the contour of the ear hooks are incredibly uncomfortable. In addition, external sounds are very apparent even while music is playing in the earphones. I do not recommend this product.
PROS:-EASY to use, very straight forward. I barely had to glance at the instruction manual (which isn't very big anyway). The hardest part was when I had a blond moment on how to get it to stick to the windshield (doesn't give good instructions on how to, lol) which ended up being very simple.-Stays stuck onto the windshield quite nicely (sometimes too nicely). Pulling it off the windshield can require some effort if it bonded just right... it does have a nice tab to pull that is supposed to unsuction it, but it can be a bit difficult.-Contains locations, such as hole-in-the wall places, that I had never even noticed before!-I love that it doesn't just search for the restaurants nearest to you, but you can even specify which kind of restaurant you want to eat at; such as American, Steak, fast food, etc. or you can just search for the nearest.-Great noise adjustment. I can make it very quiet or loud to the point it makes me cringe (or jump if I'm day dreaming).-Relatively fast at locating satellites. Sometimes if it takes a bit I will just go back into the menu and hit map again and it will suddenly load faster (I have no idea why).CONS: Not really cons, just errors I noticed it had.-One of the english voices will not say the street names, so I use "Jill" to guide me instead (however, it does have a BUNCH of different languages and even different accents that you can have speak to you).-I tried to make it to my local Costco and found another unique error... To actually GET to Costco I would need to go to a stoplight and turn left, then turn into the parking lot. However, Garmin must have had Costco's "address" as out on the street, not actually back in the parking lot, and so my Garmint old me to make a U-Turn at the light (instead of a left) and then would have directed me to a random spot on the curb off the edge of the highway. Luckily, most people are smart enough not to drive blindly and would have noticed the giant costco to their left and would have figured out where the parking lot entrance was.-It misses some of the fast food joints, but carries most of them and even has some little hole-in-the wall's that I had never even noticed before.-If you have more than one address, for example, such as take me home and along the way bring me to a Gas station, it can be a bit difficult. When I arrive at the gas station, it doesn't always consider me as "arrived" (possibly because I didn't pass the exact spot that it considered as the gas stations address, which is generally on the curb outside the place) and so when I get on the road again it will keep trying to direct me to the gas station because it thinks I got lost along the way or something. Sometimes I have to cancel my next destination and just start over (not very difficult, but still annoying).-Sometimes it likes to take me a different route that isn't as easy as the way I would like to go (such as when I'm telling it to take me to a place I am familiar with). This could possibly be because i have it set at fastest time, and the route I normally take has more stop lights than the backway it wants me to go. For example, going to my parents house would require me to stay on the highway until I reached the road they lived off of. Garmin directed me to turn off the highway and take a road that runs parallel to the highway but has no stop lights (I don't like to take it because it is twisty and windy) When I tell Garmin to find me an alternate route it gets very upset with me until I have passed all side-road options and it has no other way to direct me other than the straight highway. I will have to keep experimenting and see if using shortest distance helps at all.
This little reader worked perfectly out-of-the-box on all the types of memory cards I have laying around. One very nice feature that doesn't seem to ever be mentioned in the advertising is that the unit can be divorced from the silly "pedestal", and becomes pocket-sized and very light. One fairly serious and very silly flaw is that the USB connector is recessed into a rectangular hole in the case that is just a little bit too small to accept an ordinary USB equipment cable, requiring the use of the included six-inch USB cable that has a connector that sticks out another few millimeters. The case could be cut out to accept a standard cable (I think), but what a dumb mistake in case design! Other than that, it's a great little product.
I have been very happy with this printer. Works great. Only complaint is that it doesn't do double-sided very well. EVerything else works amazingly!!
This thing cost me $0.42, but it was no bargain. If you use it to charge your iPod while you listen to it, your iPod will make a loud hissing sound. At least mine does. Maybe it's broken, but the shipping costs so much more than the product, I'll never know.Go with a reliable brand.
If you have a Zune and want to listen to your music through your home stereo or TV, get this. It's rad. You can control your Zune from anywhere with the remote and see the Zune screen on your TV. I don't get excited about this kind of stuff too often, but it is cool. Even video looks 1/2 way decent on the TV running through the Zune.
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).
Bought this at Fry's when my old freebie card reader was ruined by a relative or friend. Needed something for my new 5D Mark III SLR and since the files are so large, I have larger sized SD and CF cards. Not even going to consider opening this. Should have known better than to buy spur of the moment like I did when I normally take a week to research something like this. Thanks to the previous reviewers before me. Shame on you Belkin for peddaling inferior outdated products to consumers. Was never big on you before, never will buy from you again.
This is one of many books my son used to help him learn proper pronunciation and spelling. It is a good tool at the right age.
Works well. Only my camera and my laptop support High Capacity cards, so you need to be aware that some or all of your devices may not support High Capacity cards, but otherwise works just as expected.
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.
This ANTONLINE site has falsely advertized this HP Deskjet 960Cse Color printer on Amazon. After paying the advertized price of $61.97 plus $22.82 shipping and handling charge, they sent and delivered you a 6 oz size bubble wrapped pack Innovera Solid ink sticks/cartridge.No invoice or phone number in the package!
This was my first Blu-ray player for my first HDTV, which is a Samsung 46C630 (also purchased from Amazon). I wanted an internet-ready BD player that would do Netflix and Pandora streaming - and I got exactly what I wanted. Blu-ray discs load quickly on this unit and the picture quality and performance is amazing on my set. I'm pleased with the initial catalog of internet applications and it will only be icing on the cake if they release more. The remote is fine and also compatible with my TV, which is nice.I have not had time to experiment with the Allshare or network media streaming capabilities of this unit, but I plan to do so. I will update this review with my experience. I just plan to see if it can stream over MP3s, pictures, and video from our digital camcorder. If you are having problems with that feature, I suggest you head over to the BD-C5500 owner's thread on AVSForum.To those complaining about the wifi adapter: it's clearly labeled in the product description that a specific adapter is needed. Don't complain about not doing your homework before purchasing a $150+ product. If you don't want to buy the adapter, then buy 2 TP-Link WR340G bridging wireless routers for $22 each. If you can't find where to get them, reply to this review.
I don`t know why so many people are having problems with this unit. I purchased mine in 2000 as a factory refurbished unit, and have burned 10`s of mix cd`s on Sony, Maxell, Fugi, and other brands with no problems whatsoever. Use ONLY "music" or "audio" cd`s for recording. You`ll be surprised how many people try using standard CD-R, or CD-RW to save a few pennies, and then condemn the unit when it doesn`t work!
This remote shipped without the plastic separator so that the battery was dead when it arrived. A new battery showed that it worked great with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and the XTi. Two days later the battery was dead. Not very good for something sitting on a table top.
Very compact and easy to use. Ordered extra print cartridge at the same time so will have extra on hand.
I recommend purchasing this if you have an older Dell PC. It upgrades you video graphics so you can play newer games. The 8mb Dell gives you for your video sucks (if you are a gamer).
Obviously some folks have had success with this. I did not. Even stretching the cord out through the door near the car antenna (on a 2004 Jeep Liberty) did no good. Marginal signal to the car radio, static, buzzing noise when a new song was loading. Worthless. Sent it back and ordered a JVC KD-PDR40 from Crutchfield for $129. Much improved over the factory radio and comes with an ipod adapter built in. Amazing sound quality for the price. Took about an hour to install myself. Save yourself the headache...get a new car stereo with an ipod adapter.
We have had this tv for nine months. It has continally shut down following a message that comes onto the screen saying that the tv will shut down automatically, please check for an airflow blockage. Just to test, we moved the tv out into the middle of an open room, but still receive the message and the tv shuts down. So, if you don't want to be in the middle of a movie, ballgame, or any other show, just to have your tv shut off and you cannot get it back on, we would not recommend this product. We regret purchasing this television.
Lens Pen is my favorite way to clean lenses. Through the years I have purchased a few of these, in Nikon and other brands, and I have never been disappointed. Lens pen cleaning system is a great product. The biggest advantage over wet cleaning processes is that no visible residue is left on the lens, and there is no need to buff afterwards.
I've only had this for a month or two, but it has been good so far. I live in a rural area that has fairly frequent power flickers. I bought this to keep my computer from losing power during the one-second episodes. I haven't had any power glitches yet, but I like this unit because it is small compared to most battery backups and the price was good. The only improvement I would make is to separate the outlets more so that items with an over-sized transformer plug would not cover up the adjacent outlet. But I only need two of the six and it's not a problem for me.
These are both excellent items. The battery charge lasts very long and the only problem I found is that the cable is a little hassle to carry around. The previous SONY charger I had had a plug on it and we didn't need cables. But overall I would recommend the items.
This was a gift for my father and he loves it. He calls it his little office. He is able to take everything he needs to work and know that his notebook is safe.
This is a great product for the price, easy to download pictures, videos and music, love it
It took so many days to decide a good stand for my mac book pro. All other stuff out there are not sturdy. This is incredible firm. My macbook pro 15&#34; loves it. It has weight! I love because it has a space underneath for you to store the coord, a HD, etc. Also smart design. The whole in the back for the cords etc...My office desk is complete now!
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.
I purchased two of these. One works great, one doesn't. One wouldn't even connect for me to download to.
This is a very nice dash kit, it works great for my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The lower pocket fits a small mp3 player but I wish is was a little bigger, I put a hole in the back side to add the plug for the mp3 player. This unit fits my new stereo and the Jeep fantastic but the stereo would have been too far back in the adapter if I had not modified it to fit better. Very nice product but could use a few small improvements but for the price it is great.
Tripod plates are like socks - they both disappear to the same place! This plate attaches very securely to the camera and the rubber pad prevents rotation under the weight of a telephoto.
I have been using the same model for the few years now and very happy with the product. Very reliable and saved me a lot of money. Just bought another one for my spouse and it works as good as the old one.
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.
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.
The Koss sound quality is there as it should be. The phones are not as heavy as the Pro 4 AA Phones I have used for years which is a plus for those who wear headsets for long periods of time. They still get warm and a bit sweaty after a while like the Pro 4 AA, and are not as sound-proof as the Pro 4 AA, but on the other hand, I now am able to tell when someone is trying to talk to me which works out well. My only concern is that the entire unit is made of plastic, but seems to bewell made.
There are a lot of great MP3 players out there and deciding which one is right for you can be tough. The Zune is obviously most comprable to the iPod, which is well grounded and has a large following and a lot of third party support. So what does the Zune have over it? The wifi feature is great, especially if you have an xbox 360. The FM radio's nice too, and the large beautiful screen. Plus considering how new it is there is already decent support. They make all kinds of accessories, cases with or without armbands, car adapters, docking stations, nice speaker systems, and a cable to link it to your TV (however if you have an XBOX 360 you won't need it, you can stream your music/videos through your 360 and even use your Zune as a music device while you're playing games, so no more having to save your music on your hard drive or streaming what your computer is willing to allow!). As far as syncing with my computer I had no problems, it absorbed ALL of my music quickly and with no snags whatsoever. I've messed with iPods in the past, and they're really nice, but I'll be sticking with my Zune from now on.
Right out of the box the unit was able to pick up the satellites and align itself; I was 5 feet from a window. I am not going to review all the specifics of this but there were defintely a few things I thought worked well for me.. it was easy to use right out of the box, better than the nav unit my wife has in her accord ex.. in one case I hit a traffic jam, I clicked on the avoid road block 100 yards ahead and the unit quickly figured out an alternate route by passing the roadblock.. the estimated elapse time and arrival time was great Take the guess work out.. the screen is a perfect size, just right and if I opted to I can slip it into my pocket and walk with it. Not sure why anyone would want a larger one. Block the windshield and harder to hide if I need to park.Why not a perfect score? It would have been if no for the fact this is the first portable unit I've ever owned and no other unit to compare it to.I paid about ~235, bargain for the quality.
I gave this to my wife for Mother's Day. The product is everything it was advertised to be. I know some people had some difficulty setting it up and getting it to recognize and store words not in it's original library. We had only very minor difficulties at first, but it was a very quick learning curve and we soon got the hang of it. It has made my wife's shopping chores easier. Only one Con: Now our kids can easily put marshmallows, candy, bubblegum, chips and various assorted junk foods on the grocery list. Oh well, they're easy enough to delete ... the junk food listing, not the kids.
Yes the cord on this power strip is really short, but any longer and it would defeat the purpose. It works great and I use it in every hotel, often times filling up all 4 outlets. A great buy for someone who already has a bag full of stuff.
Needed a short CAT5 cable to hook up a TV from a router and this fit the bill perfectly. Cable is good quality and works perfectly fine.
This is a very decent CD wallet. It is made of nylon. The sides are not hard (though paddled), and this &quot;makes&quot; it smaller. The red-gray-black design is not boring black, at the same time it is not flashy. I also like the style of zippers. The carrying handle is just a sterdy strap, which is also nice. Get it!
Unfortunately, the bw & color printer cartridges - refurbished and priced right - only lasted one day, even though they did print the first day just fine. Vendor offered full refund and sent postage-free return envelope - prompt and excellent customer service! Maybe this was a fluke, but I was disappointed.
I live in NYC and am constantly bombarded with annoying sounds. got these after reading a lot of reviews and wasn't expecting them to be that bad. they are not good at all. the noise canceling function is a joke. it barely cancels any noise at. they are a good bargain to get something decent for $38 but i would not recommend them to anyone. i could easily here people next to me on the subway and hear just about every other sound. what a rip off.
I absolutely love this camera...very easy for an "old gal" to understand and use, and reasonably priced. I'm enjoying my family's pictures as a slideshow on my desktop, and I learned how to do it myself!!! Not bad for someone who's "older than dirt."
Great product. Durable and well made. I have 3 of them and they are great in helping keeping papers organized.
I think this must be a great system, but I won't know for sure. I had placed it in my cart, but continued to shop. Imagine my suprise when checking 15 min. later, discovered that Amazon had removed it from cart, leaving message that it was no longer available. Upon calling, was told it was available from another source, but with higher price and no rebate. That was yesterday.You can imagine my thoughts today, on Amazon, just one day later .... when what to my wandering eyes did appear, but the said very same system -much higher, oh dear!!!I leave you to draw your own conclusion.....
I wanted a inexpensive three piece for work. These fit the ticket. The High end is very detailed. The low end is a bit too mid bass heavy, but if you eq the bass, they sound very good. I have the best 2.1 system money can buy and I spent $300 for those. I spent $40 for these. To compare, the Klipsch are a 10. These are a seven.
I continue to try and use Panasonic Mini-DVs as exclusively as possible. The reason: reliability, endurance, and quality. Through extreme conditions in Afghanistan, Alaska, and elsewhere - heat, cold, or wet - they've always come through with superb image and audio qualities. They are simply world-class technology that endures and delivers. I recommend Panasonic without reservation. Prof Michael Haller
Bought a new bike that had the bigger 31mm handlebars. The small mount worked on my old bike but would not fit. This does the trick.
The extension is not as heavy duty as I thought it was going to be but worked just fine and does the job. It might be that I ordered 15' and got 25' instead. Over all good purchase
I have been using these headphones for as far back as I can remember and can't imagine using anything else. The sound quality is unparalleled...for those unhappy with the pathetic and nearly non-existent bass of standard ear buds (especially those like myself who listen to a lot of electronic and hip hop music with plenty of sub bass frequencies) these will blow you away. Yet, the bass is not overpowering and the overall sound is perfectly balanced. I also own a pair of Bose earbuds to use at work, or when I don't want something as bulky, and they are quite good. But they pale in comparison to these babies which are less than half the price.In short...I cannot recommend these highly enough to both casual music fans and audiophiles alike! If you want a nice comparison, play something on some standard ipod earbuds, and immediately switch to these. You won't believe the difference.
I wasn't going to buy this item but after browsing other items for my aftermarket radio it popped up with suggestions or items bought with my wire harness and dash kit. But it fits like a glove. If I didn't get this my radio would not work with the factory plug. Gm cars you have to do some research they have weird wiring. But do some research for your car then buy it on amazon I save a lot a money. In here
This IPOD is just not worth it. After trading in my older IPOD for the nano, I was shocked at how scratched this one gets. Then, after putting it in my pocket--as advertised--the screen cracked under very, very little pressure. This is a design flaw that is becoming well known and will lead to this product's demise.
The cable worked perfectly and was much cheaper than anything you could buy in a store. It also arrived quickly.
I purchased this Kit from Smarthome.com via Amazon and I am disappointed. I was looking for a straight forward solution to provide visual surveillance to my front yard. A wired system was not an option for me, but at the price of $200.00 I thought this would work just fine. Problem is, they did not design this well for outdoor use. In fact, you don't find out until you read the instruction book that the Microphone is "not weatherproof, for indoor use only". Not sure how they can advertise this as an outdoor camera when an important option if not functional. Second major issue (which I didn't catch) is that the camera is not battery operated and needs to be plugged in to a power source. This wouldn't be such a problem if they gave you more than a couple of feet of cord for the camera. The power jack is only inches away from the camera so it is exposed to the weather (I taped it up once I ran the wire through the wall). What good is a camera that someone can simply unplug...not sure that's such a good design for security. Finally, and the most annoying is that the reception is not good. The camera is only 10 feet (less than 4 yards) from the receiver (through the wall) and the receiption is poor. The only time it worked clearly was when I had the camera a couple of feet from the receiver without going through a wall. This isn't the answer and not worth the money. I will try to get a refund from Smarthome/Amazon. Any problems with that will be updated in this review.
I REALLY DID LOVE MY WEBSTER WHILE IT WORKED. IT WAS A GREAT WAY FOR ME TO GET A COPY OF PHOTOS THAT I WOULD TAKE AND GIVE AWAY. IT WAS SO QUICK AND EASY. I HAVEN'T HAD IT VERY LONG BUT NOW I GUESS A LIGHT BURNT OUT. HALF OF THE PHOTOS I SCANNED WERE FINE BUT THE LAST HALF CAME OUT EXTREMELY DARK. MORE THAN USUAL. I DON'T KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO CHANGE THE LIGHTS BUT IT DOESN'T LOOK EASY.THIS REALLY IS A NEAT DEVICE TO USE WITH YOUR IZONE CAMERA. THE PROGRAM IS EASY TO INSTALL ON YOUR COMPUTER AND THEN YOU PLUG THE SCANNER IN. IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND SMALL SO YOU CAN TAKE THE SCANNER ANYWHERE WITH YOU AND YOUR IZONE. YOU MUST USE BATTERIES AND BE SURE TO BRING SPARE SINCE IT [takes] THE LIFE OUT OF THEM. BUT DON'T CHANGE THE BATTERIES WHILE YOU HAVE PHOTOS SAVED ON IT OR THEY WILL BE LOST. IT HOLDS 20 PHOTOS SO YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THEM ONTO YOUR COMPUTER TO PUT MORE. I FOUND THE PROGRAM VERY EASY TO USE AND FUN. YOU CAN DOCREATIVE THINGS TO THE PHOTOS ONCE THEY ARE ON THE COMPUTER AND INTO THE PROGRAM.
I had TE for 11 months now, just died last night.The reason I picked TE are:1. I like Palm OS, and used it from model M100, so it is very easy for me to pick up.2. The price was decent, I wasn't going to spend >$200 on an electronic organizer.Now, I regret my decision very much. $200 worth of equipment is not cheap for me, and spending $200 I expect the instrument to last at least 5 years. I am not one of those people that like to change to new product every year (nothing wrong with that, it's just not me). And it is not worth it to get it fixed either due to it's poor warranty, if you could even call it that.My next PDA will not be a Palm/PalmOne made, I simple do not trust their product anymore. Sad because I really like their Palm OS. Time for me to learn Pocket PC.
This is my second digital camera. My first was the Olympus 340R which is still near perfect after 3 years of use. I do a lot of outdoor photography and needed something with zoom capability.The pixels wasn't that big of a concern because the 1.3 mp of the 340R was suiting me just fine. I run my 19&quot; montitor's resloution at 1600x1200 and the picture fills up the screen with awesome quality.The zoom on this camera is amazing. It can take a picture of 8 pt text on paper from across the room (11 feet) and you can read it clearly. It's also pretty amazing how lighting is composed. Without the flash on, it still compensates for a lot of light. I was able to zoom across the neighborhood for about 1500 feet at night and still get a good picture of cars coming down a hill.With my old camera I found that digital zoom is pretty much worthless unless you print straight from the card. If you need the extra zoom, you can do it on your computer. I tested this out: I took a 27X zoomed picture and a 10X optical zoom of the exact same object. On my computer I enlarged the optical zoom photo 300%. The detail was exactly the same in both photos. When you only use optical zoom, you also get more overall picture. What I mean my this is that you get more frame area to crop out if you need to, abling you to center the object easier.One feature that no one has mentioned yet is the ability to record 4 seconds of audio with each photo. I find this really cool to mark my GPS location points. I mark the position on my GPS, take the picture, and then record what GPS waypoint the picture is of. The 4 second audio is only 32K on the card, so you won't even notice loss of space. You can even go back and re-record or add audio to pictures already taken.When you play back the photos while connected to a TV, the audio plays with each photo.The stability is somewhat of an issue when zommed in, but I also found the &quot;action&quot; mode to elimate any bluring.A lot have mentioned the &quot;lens cap of doom&quot;. It doesn't pop off the lense, it's held by a thumb spring. (mabe the older ones did just snap onto the lense, but my new one doesn't) It also comes with a retaining cord so it's no going anywhere. The camera didn't have a specific place to attach the lens cap cord, so I wove it into the neck strap. It's long enough that it doesn't stop the lens from pertruding out when turned on and you forget to take the lens cap off.Viewing taken photos on the LCD is very quick. My 340R would take about 3 seconds to load each photo in to the LCD. The C-700 is almost immediate, and you can zoom in 3X and pan freely around the photo. After taking a picture, you can also view the last shot immediately and delete it if you want. To do this, press the LCD button [] twice quickly. I use feature this a lot because I like to show people the photo/video right away.The last feature I absolutely love is the USB connection. I have a FlashPath (floppy disk reader) for my old camera, which won't be getting much use anymore. The USB is pretty much as fast a reading from a hard drive. A 4 meg video clip starts playing immediately straight from the camera.
Found this case to be poorly constructed - I travel w/laptops/training materials frequently and have owned/used several cases over the years; liked idea of side access (so one can pull laptop from overhead storage bin with minimal difficulty) - however, telescoping handle detent pin(s) broke on 2nd trip; causing handle to be stuck in extended position; had to literally rip bag/handle apart in airport in order to get it collapsed so I could get it back on board. Previous (several years ago) versions of this bag are well rated; but recent reviews would seem to indicate a deterioration in quality. Can't recommend and will not purchase a SOLO product again.
Excellent design, very soft keys, nice style but hasn't "scroll lock" key, very bad if you need to use a KVM, think about if yours doesn't have any button to switch bethen the ports.
Because i discovered a malfunction in the keyboard ,I contacted , Microsoft and they were considerate enough to send me a,BRAND NEW KEYBOARD,free of charge.Because I couldn't contact Reforger,Thanks God for Microsoft.Also the malfunction was in the,two2,L,key,zoom,key,didn't work.Sorry you didn't know of the malfunction,didn't know a person had to purchase as is.Do more refurbishing before sending products out.Thank YouProfit Adams
Very easy to set-up, able to install product and start viewing immediately; and the picture was great...
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
Upon buying this wonderful product I have been pleased with its overall productivity and performance. This is really a great machine that is also very useful. I have all of my favorite cds now becuase of this CD-Writer. Thanks to this it has already paid for itself over and over again. I have also saved very important documents and I don't have to ever worry about running out of space beacause there is 650mb of space, enough to last my whole life This product is great and deserves a 5 star rating. This is really a great product.
I was leaning to the linksys brand but I saw all these great reviews, not to mention there was a rebate out on this item, and I decided to give netgear a try. I hooked everything up, powered it on and rebooted the computer. I followed the install instructions and I was up and running w/ my roadrunner service instantly. I use VPN for work and it worked flawlessly. I hooked up my two other computers while using vpn on the third and still everything worked fine. We'll see in the long term how it all pans out but everyone knows how it is when you install a new whatever for your computer.... It can end up w/ alot of frustration. I'm happy to see Netgear made a product this easy to use. Total install time... 15min, maybe a little less.
I love my 568 and also purchased the pocket keyboard. I give only two stars because the keyboard hides the power and USB connectors. If you install the keyboard you have to run off of battery power and must remove the keyboard to use synchronize or recharge.The manual is bad. You must remove the original cover of the Jornada to install the keyboard. The manual does not tell you how to do this.
I have purchased this headset several times and really love it. I use it every day almost all day long. It holds up under rigorous use. The sound quality is perfect. well as perfect as a phone will allow anyway. The mic is clear. I have used them until the wires just fail from being on my head so long. I recommend this for medium to heavy users. I just ordered another on for a backup location.
I decided to upgrade from my Deskjet 990cse workhorse when I got tired of how long high quality page prints took and how expensive the ink became. I've had this printer for a few months now and really saw it's benefit while putting together a mass mailing to 300 people (some color, 2 pages, mail merge items). It has sailed through this job and seems to "sip" the ink rather than gobble it like my old one. I've done photo printing on this, too, however, it's not my Canon 9900, so they just don't compare. Got a business that prints a few hundred items a month? This is your machine.
Not much to say here. It is what it should be. Works fine.
I ordered PHDTV1 model through Amazon for $24.99 plus shipping and handling. However, acehardwareoutlet shipped me SDV2780/27 model instead. Looking up Amazon, SDV2780 is listed $17.99 and PHDTV1 now costs $29.99. There seems to have a swindle going on. Buyer beware, make sure you get what you pay for, or just order the inexpensive SDV2780. I will contact Amazon to see what they can do.
Works fine with windows 2000 and XP, the only problem is that you have to tell to your OS, witch is your main sound card, because sometimes, the OS redirect all computer sounds to the Phone, but in general is a good product.
Pretty straight forward, works like a champ. Genuine Canon, heavier cable (wish it was a tad bit longer).Love it.
We live in N Virginia. We made a trip to Downtown Washington,DC soon after we bought the gps. I started from home and took route 50E as it guided then soon after merging into 50E it says to continue 7.2 miles onto 495..which made me surprise and took 495north and then after getting into 495 it again rerouted to 50E and again after merging into it says the same continue 7.2 miles on 495....which is a bitter experience on day one with GPS.....We even had some problems with the GPS loosing its signals many times in washington downtown. We did pull the car to a roadside and waited for the Gps to acquire the satellite signal which made us very unhappy.We did a lot of reasearch before buying this product. At last my husband and myself decided to buy only a Garmin product what ever model it is. We started to look from Garmin c320 to c340 and c530. We thought of going for c530 because of its Sirf receiver and good reception in hill areas and downtowns(we got this info from one of the reviewer in amazon about c530). But only the lacking feature of c530 "Text to Speech" forced us to go for c340. We even looked into many reviews of c340 but no one mentioned that it has a problem in satellite signal reception in downtown, otherwise if anyone mentioned it here we would have gone to c530.Last week we gone a trip to Newyork. We had some problems with GPS while finding the address for a place near by Status of Liberty.The actual frustration we had was when we were returning from Newyork downtown. The GPS never got the satellite signal and we do not know how to get out of the place. We decided to take a big street in downtown and get out of it..hoping that the GPS may work after we come out of downtown. Surprisingly the c340 had a poor satellite reception for a lot of time(May be 45 min to 1 hr) and even if it gets the signal it tells the road names very late after we pass the road it says take Right onto that xyz road...which sucks very much. It also does not work in the tunnels ...The another Disappointed thing with c340 is that it does not read the SD card. When I got the GPS shipped. I downloaded some POIs online and tried to load them with the POI loader provided by Garmin. But I could only load the POIs to the buildin memory of the GPS but not to SD card. I even found some other reviews about this problems, but I do not know how to make the GPS to recognize and read SD card, I tried formating the SD card several times though.What I would like to suggest someone is do not go for Garmin C340, better go to Garmin c530 or some other product(with Sirf receiver) which can work in all places irrespective of downtowns/hills/tunnels...
I would not recommend this item. The lid is really not attached just like the other people said. The worst thing are the pins to hold rollers on your head - they fall off very easily. Overall, I was not satisfied with the purchase and I returned it right away.
This product works pretty good. There is a little static sometimes, but I hardly hear it since I have my music so loud. The only problem I found is when I used my car vacuum through the transmitter. I think there was too much electricity going through it because it short circuited the transmitter and it stopped working. So as long as you don't plan on using a vacuum with your transmitter, this is a great product.
The camera is quite nice. It has a number of point-and-shoot modes available to the photographer. I use them sometimes if I don't have time to compose the shot. Most of the time I use the M mode.I do not want to be redundant in my praise - please read all the other 5 star posts.Here are the few items I found a little unpleasant but are not a show stopper.1. Small viewfinder: it is quite difficult for me to manually focus through the viewfinder without the help of the seven focusing points. You can either focus manually by eye sight, or press the shutter halfway in order to trigger the focusing points while manually focusing on the object desired. I don't think the instructions manual describes using the auto focus points while in manual focus mode.2. The aperture button is not placed as conveniently - it's right next to the LCD screen. It would be more intuitive if it was in a location for easy thumb access.3. The kit lens is really flimsy. The front part actually is wobbly while in manual focus mode.
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!!!!
Since ADAPTEC itself lists the retail price of this product at $99.00, why does AMAZON list it at $139.00, then claiming to give you a great discount at $79.00?Look elsewhere.
I love these headphones. They have a very nice sound and I would say these are the best quality you could get in this price range. The volume control is fantastic and very convenient, especially when I have my mp3 in my pocket.My only complaint is that I did not find it to be very comfortable. My ears would be sore after an hour or so.
horrible purchase, i have 2, one for home and one for the office, one is v3, and one is v4, and both failed in about 1 year. not recommended.
First of all - the remote cracked me up big time. Haven't seen a smaller one in my entire life. Remote aside, the speakers produce very pure quality sound and have an appealing design. When playing mp3's you definitely need to have good (CD) quality music not 128kbs. In sum, no complaints, satisfied with the purchase.
woowwwwwww!!!!! be carful guys!!!!these headphones are something from outer space!!!what a sound! i'm so thrilled that panasonic came up with such a brilliant idea. the &quot;brain shaker extreme&quot; of panasonic will ROCK your body and mind with delusions of house crashing bass under 10 hz!!!the ear elements of the headphones will provide the real sound and the rear 'neck element' will ROCK YOUR WORLD!(there are 3 bass vibration levels).HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! uriah.
It's a quality product that fit my Nikon D40 perfectly. Certainly keeps the "nose prints" off the LCD screen.
I've been using track ball devices for several years and this product fills my needs nicely. I can do everything a conventional mouse does without chasing the mouse all over my desk. This was a refurbished device and works like an new one. Great product.
It well in the city I live in. The biggest problem I've had with FM transmitters in the past is when I travel because I've had to switch the frequency periodically as I drive to find a new station that works. With this one I drove 1,500 miles and didn't have to switch once. My only complaint is that sometimes there's a ton of static if the cord is bent in the wrong way. As soon as I find a position for the cord that works, I don't have any problems. But I would buy it again.
This is a good camera, but it's a little behind the times. The only real complaint is the requirement to purchase a special adapter to use commerical lights etc.The software and features are also a little dated, but it's still a pretty good deal overall, if you cant spend 5 Grand on a camera (The new DX2) it's a good choice.Next year they are supposed to be bringing out updated pro-sumer SLR's but I still think the camera is a great value for your money.[...][...]Good luck, great camera.
Don't work. No info on what might be wrong. Unfortunatly, can't return. Bummer, a $200 piece of plastic waste.
I just got the cam today and can only compare it to my cheaper Creative VideoBlaster Webcam Plus which it should beat hands down considering the price difference - and it does. However, here's the startling part:This cam was released about 6 years ago (at least!). Originally it was called Vicam, but in early 1999 it was licensed to 3Com and sold as the 3Com HomeConnect PC Digital Camera. 3Com discontinued it for some reason, and so now it is sold by Digi International and Inside Out Networks (same thing?) as Watchport/V. Back in 1999 the MSRP was apparently the same as today: $199. Surprising? Here's why:Look at a webcam test on Tom's Hardware Guide (Google it) from last fall. Here it is compared to the new models from Creative and Logitech - NX Ultra, QuickCam Pro 4000, QuickCam Orbit and more. The winner is: Watchport/V!So here's to the market leaders Creative and Logitech. Impressive that you can stay on top selling webcams anno 2005 which still lose out to this cam from 1999 (or before?). What have your engineers been doing for the last 6 years, by the way?I installed the cam on a Win98SE machine, and it worked out of the box. However, much of the value is in the Watchport Manager software which for some reason wasn't on the supplied CD, but you can download it for free (along with the newest driver) from Inside Out Nerworks' website. In fact, it would be a good idea to download the software and check it out before deciding whether to buy this cam.I'm disappointed to realize that I've just paid $150 for a 6 year old webcam. On the other hand I can only be happy that I didn't pay for one of Creative's or Logitech's all but innovative models. Would you?
When you purchase the scanner, you get the following items:- Microtek ScanMaker 5950 with built-in document feeder- USB 2.0 cable- Power Adapter- Microtek Software- Adobe PhotoDeluxe- ABBYY FinereaderThere are also instruction manuals and warranty cards. The instruction manuals have minimal information and are difficult to use because they must be for prior versions of the software and therefore do not match what you see on the screen. The online help is not much better and has even less relevant information if that were to be possible.I purchase the scanner because I wanted to create electronic files for all of my school notes. My school notes were on A4 paper which is why I chose this scanner in particular since it does fit A4 paper. You most certainly can not put photos in the document feeder, so if that was your intention, this scanner is not for you.When you scan a document using the Microtek software, you have the option to save the file as a PDF, JPEG, GIF or other image files. Multiple images can be saved as one file which is particularly useful when creating PDF documents. However, you can not import handwritten notes directly into Word as images, unless you scan the whole document and save it as an image file which is then inserted into Word. You can scan directly into Word if you use the Finereader software which converts the scanned image into editable text. However, this only works with typewritten documents and handwritten notes will not work. The Finereader software is pretty good at guessing correctly at words, but careful proofreading is required.Mechanically, the document feeder is good. The only flaw is that you can not free the feed mechanism if there is a jam which means that you must tear up your original to get it out of the feeder. In the course of normal scanning, there are no marks left on the paper other than small creases which are barely noticeable. In theory, one really could leave a stack of 50 pages in the feeder and walk away. However, the paper guides for the feeder are far from precise. I spent hours trying to learn how to insert the paper correctly to prevent the scanned image from coming out crooked.Another problem is that I have had nothing but trouble with preventing the scanner from cutting off part of the scanned image. The image which is created is the correct size, but the bottom centimeter is just a black band instead of the image. Changing the size of the scanned area does not seem to mater, the scanner consistently cuts off the bottom of the page. I believe that this is more of a software issue than a mechanical issue. I have spent hours trying to play with the limited settings to make this work without a lot of success. The only way that I could fix the problem was to scan the entire scanner bed and then crop the image in Acrobat which requires the full version of Acrobat to do. Otherwise, you would just have to settle for images that have any text near the edges of the paper cut off.In summary, I think this is a very good scanner that unfortunately is crippled by inadequate software and documentation. I can not recommend it unless you have the hours of time required to play with the settings to make it work for you.
Christmas present for husband he loves it. it does what he wanted it to do. na na na na n
I was tired of having skipping cd's in my trunk, so i've installed a mp3 head unit straight to the console thx to this bezel... Instalation was a breeze!! black is ok, but my car is gray on the inside, so it would be better if the come in diff colors too, like gray and tan...
I read up on reviews before I buy a product, I especially pay attention to the one star reviews. I completely disagree with them. I was nervous about the battery life on this product, I went through a new set of batteries in three days, but now that I've switched to rechargeable it's been a week. I was having difficulty re-connecting the wireless mouse after a battery change (the button is hard to push) but then realized I wasn't doing it quite right. I got this track-ball mouse because I wanted a scroll button and my other track-ball doesn't have one. I do love the programmable buttons and the ease of choosing what they do. There is one strange thing I'm not so sure about: because I put my mouse on my leg when using it, I've noticed that the color on the bottom (red) stains my skin. It doesn't leave color on my pants or table, just my skin, and it does wash off.
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.
TiVO barely tells you in their user agreement that unless you opt out, they are collecting information on your viewing habits and reselling it. They &quot;insist&quot; that it's all harmless and anonymous, but there's no verification of that, and when money's involved (they sell your information) I think TiVo users should be cautious. You supposedly can opt out, but it's offensive to think that you are opted in to their data collection unless you choose otherwise. I wouldn't let my refrigerator tell Kraft Foods what I'm eating, and I won't let my video players tell anyone what I'm watching in the privacy of my own house. There's other DVR's that record programming and don't report back to the mother ship.
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).
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 bought these for portable gaming.I am not an audiophile by any means, but these speakers spice up my gaming.The sound is clear and rich. The bass delivers as well.I feel like I am immersed in the game.I am shocked at the price..I just had to try them...
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...
It is hard to get information about how this more expensive "Permanent" D1 tape differs from standard D1 tape. It looks identical -- same sheen and feel (the "Flexible Nylon" D1 tape does look different). I contacted DYMO, and they responded with:- The standard D1 tapes are meant to be removable.- The Permanent D1's have a higher grade adhesive and are made to be longer lasting than the standard D1's.- I wouldn't recommend using the Permanent D1's if you do plan on removing the label or using it as a temporary thing.- Both of these are durable and but the Permanent D1's do withstand the elements better than the standard D1's.- All in all the main purpose of the Permanent D1's was for industrial use.I can clearly feel that the adhesive is stronger. I haven't tried it outside to see how much longer it lasts in the presence of UV and rain; I have found other thermal transfer tapes don't last long in direct sunlight.
This item works perfectly with my Direct TV box and two TVs. I can now change channels, etc on my bedroom TV via my Direct TV box in the living room (about 50 feet). I have the receiver base control sitting about 15+ feet from the Direct TV box with no problems. It took about 5 minutes to plug in each unit and all was done! I am using a programmable remote as the extra remote for the bedroom TV. Very nice product ... Recommended.
After less than 2 months on my wife's iPod Mini, the silicon screen protector bonded to the glass and won't come off. No cleaners or solvents will remove it. The rest of the Jam Jacket does a decent job of protecting the iPod, but the design of that screen cover is very poor. If you have to get this, you'd better use a scissors and remove the screen cover first. Totally unacceptable.
I have tried several brands and seem to be settling on the Taiyo Yuden. They work great in my drive, no problems and average less than one dead dvd per 200.
I am in my 2nd week of using Dragon Naturally Speaking 9. The software is highly accurate with the "cheapy" headset that came with the software. That cheapy headset broke already and I bought this Logitech headset as a replacement. The voice-recognition software kept getting everything wrong, however, and when I performed a sound-quality check the Dragon software gave it an "unacceptable" rating. I am returning this to the store.However, it is lightweight and comfortable as compared to those big over-the-ear headphones. It also has a much more low-profile look than those larger headsets. So for listening to music it may be a good value. I just don't recommend it for dictation.
I've had these speakers since the end of September and enjoy every second I listen to them. I do say, however, if you're going to buy great speakers like the Logitech Z-5500, make sure you invest in a great(not good) sound card. It's totally worth it. You can find great soundcards heavily discounted on Amazon.com or other outlets.I was hesitant to buy these initially because I loved my Z-2300, but I wanted to get a 5.1 system; I'm glad I made the deciscion. With the added support of a creative audigy soundcard, they sound so great.BTW, I ended up tripping over a rear speaker wire and breaking one of the stands on one of a rear sattelite. Well, I contacted Logitech's corporate office(Not Customer Service!) and explained to them the situation and they sent me a replacement sattelite free of charge! I am a devoted Logitech fan and my recent incident with the rear sattelite has made me a Logitech customer for life! They really impressed me by going above and beyond their call of duty. I was willing to pay for a new sattelite(just not a new system) but they ultimately didn't charge me for anything.So if you really want a great 5.1 system, do yourself a favor and get this system with a great soundcard. Trust me now, thank me later.Andre R.
Great product, could not be happier. It doesn't take up much room on my desk and is so handy. So glad to have bought it
I recently was medically retired from the military. As part of my transition to the civilian world, I have decided to grow out my hair because, in my mind, I believe I will one day look as stylish and sexy as Leonardo Decaprio. I am finding, though, that to achieve that look there is a lot involved including blow drying your hair. Not just for style but functionality as walking around all morning with wet hair is not fun.This ceramic hair dryer is amazing. It folds up saving space which is great since I am an organized O.C.D. son of a gun after so many years in the military. To add to the storage technique the cord conveniently retracts back into the main body of the blow dryer.This means that I can use the hair dryer both at the home and on the road as I do travel quite a bit and find the hair dryers that come free in many hotel rooms leaving a lot to be desired.For its size, this hair dryer is also very powerful. I was surprised at both the amount of air it is able to blow as well as how hot it is capable of getting. It comes with a "cool" blast button which circulates regular room air. I use this setting when blowing hair off my neck after shaving it or after cutting my children's hair.Probably one of the biggest selling points, since I am a man, is the stylish grey/silver/black colors that feel "manly" in my hand versus the lime green and hot pink blow dryer my wife tried to get me to use the other morning.Overall, a very attractive and functional hair dryer that also has durability on its side. A great investment.
I ordered this battery on Nov. 5th (friday), and the battery arrived the following Monday, Nov. 8th (Monday) via a certified mail. Battery worked right out of the pkg, and the battery seemed like a genuine , new Panasonic battery. This is the Second battery for my 10 yr old Panasonic cordless phone, and so far, the cordless phone with this battery is working just fine.A good product, a grest service at a reasonable price. I recommend this....
I have the Nikon D40x. My brother, who is a professional photographer recommended this flash to me. I was concerned about adding extra weight to my camera. No worries here. The Nikon SB-400 is very light. It uses 2AA batteries (I bought rechargeables). It's very fast to get ready. And the results...Wow! I took some indoor pictures, bounced the light off the ceiling by tilting the flash up and the skin tones were beautiful. Very natural. It makes my pictures look (almost) professional! Even my brother was impressed! So, if you are looking for a lightweight flash to make your pictures look great, then I highly recommend the Nikon SB-400.
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.
I have been using the mouse for over 3 months now, and have never had a problem. I'm still running on the same batteries (alkaline ones)Installation was not a problem and took no more than five minutesThe only small drawback I can think of is the fact that before logging in to one of my accounts I need to use the mousepad on my mac, since the mouse takes a little while to work
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.
Redesigned to be lite. Very good. The problem is the belt clip does not stay clipped. The old version was much better.
I'm still amazed by the quality of the sound this little monster puts out, especially when I added Sony MDR-V700DJ Monitor Series Headphones that are available as one of the accessories. Whew! Only problem is now I don't want to read books anymore when I'm at the beach.
Reached before expected date. Its working for my 2000 Toyota car remote. Great buy & works great. What exactly i am looking for.
Purchased for private listening while using notebook computer. Not that much more to store than a pair of ear buds: Much more comfortable. Much better sound. Easier to take on and off for interruptions. Built in volume adjustment actually more handy than I thought it would be. Good value for an inexpensive earphone set.
I purchased the new 30mb Zune for my wife at christmas. I did a lot of research before buying and compared the Microsoft Zune, Creative Zen Video:M, and Ipod Video. In my opinion, both the Zen and Zune had much more to offer than the Ipod. The Zune has a brilliant screen and an scratch resistent finish. I didn't want to be forced to use Apple's music and video file types, which was the main reason for choosing the Zune. It accepts standard MP3 and AVI formats and uses Windows Media Player 11 to organize the files. It has limited wireless capability which is basically worthless unless you have someone else with a Zune to talk to. Micorsoft should have had the wifi communicate with wireless networks with an internet browser like the Sony PSP. It does have FM radio as well. I just wish it had an integral FM transmitter so you could play it through your car stereo without dropping another 80 bucks on a car kit.
The GPs is very helpful in getting from point A to Point B. However, on occasion, it will detour us around some older streets. I don't know, maybe these streets it detours us around were very seldom used. Therefore, these older streets may not be mapped. Other than that, it works great. We've bought two of these, one for me and one for my wife. We would recommend this item.
This power adapter works as expected.I am not sure what else I can say to make this review over 20 words. I plug in one end of the adapter to the wall outlet and the other end into the laptop -- the laptop gets power! It's almost magic! I ordered it with "next-day" shipping and received it the next day.
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.
I think this is a great external USB 2.0 HD. What I like most about this HD is USB 2.0 that is backward compatable with USB 1.0 and the 40GB.
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.
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT. Do I have to explain anymore? This is a wonderful keyboard. I love the features that it comes with it. It was easy to install, and also the wrist support was awesome. You could have the keyboard in many different positions. Up, down, and flat. It was great.. If you are thinking about buying a new keyboard, try this one out. It was worth the money and the rebate again helped me to select this product.
Great choice for a small fax machine. Functional, easy to use, compact. Great price, too. Recommend it to others who may need to have one for their use.
I paid $50 with free shipping.(I wish everyone would make a point to say how much they paid on all their purchases since this makes a world of a difference when reading other user's reviews.)This is a great telescope for starters.For the price, I recommend.
great cable.....did this review one already; enables one to use existing A/V components on a newer TV that has at least one non-HDMI input; Wii, VCR,DVD, etc.
This is excellent and the price was right. The item arrived promptly and I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
Granted, I'm not a student and don't use this for my business, so I don't need a LOT of room in a Notebook Backpack. I can understand the concerns of others who have a lot to carry around along with their notebook computer. However for my needs, this is MORE than roomy enough. It is well padded and has lots of cool little pockets for my miscellaneous items. It is well constructed and while not waterproof, it does appear to be water resistant. It holds my 15.4" Toshiba Satellite perfectly with plenty of room to spare. I recently took an overnight trip which required airline travel. I was able to pack my computer w/cords, my cordless mouse, my phone and charger, a very small toiletry kit, my wallet, and a change of clothes (luckily, a knit dress and underwear don't take a LOT of room). I also appreciate that it has a handle on top as well as the typical (well-padded)backpack straps.The front section has an ID slot, 4 pouches with velcro closures, 4 additional uncovered pouches and 4 pen-sized pouches, as well as a key fob. On one side of the backpack there is another covered pouch with a velcro closure (probably intended for a cellphone) and on the other side there is a hidden expandable mesh pocket to hold a water bottle. In the padded section intended to store the computer, there is, of course, a large pouch for the computer, with a flap that covers the top of the computer and velcros shut. The outside of the computer pouch has two additional uncovered pouches on it. On the opposite side there is a large pouch suitable for a file folder or such, which also has a velcro closure, and a detachable barrel-shaped zippered case for holding power cords and/or other incidentals.I highly recommend this case. It has a lot of features, looks professional and is very reasonably priced. I have a Targus backpack for my work laptop and I MUCH prefer this Lowepro Tropolis 1250!
Good precision construction of the level I would always expect from Kodak. Performed as it is technically designed to be.
Pros: It fit my antec 300 side fan just fine and is already doing its job captureing dustCons: Didn't come with longer Fan Screws to make up for the thickness of the Filter. lucky I managed to find a couple so its only mounted from corner to corner, not all 4 holes.
Got it for my wife for Christmas. Gambled and didn't even check it who're giving it to her. It was exactly what I ordered! Very nice bag!
This product (Keyboard and mouse) works great if you don't play a lot of games and have to use both the keyboard and mouse at the same time, but for me, whenever I'm using like the W key to move forward and I want to use my mouse to look around me, I stop moving forward, or I end up spinning around, haha. And it seems to only happen when I try to use them both at the same time. I'm not sure if it's a connectivity issue with the two items or what. I might go back and try the wireless mouse and my wired keyboard and see if that fixes the problem.It's a real shame though that they don't work together, because I really love the way they look and work. (Minus when you gotta use them both when playing a game.)
My Brother's Nokia phone has been on 32 MB for a year until I bought him this card for Christmas. He enjoys it a whole lot better, as now with 1 GB he can create an actual playlist for his music and also not worry about his pictures and video he records. You can't go wrong with this multimedia card if your peripheral uses this type of memory.
It worked for 40 days, then got the "Wrong Disc" error. Warranty coverage is close to useless.Within warranty period: it takes 4-6 weeks, plus you have to send money order for USD$12 in addition to paying for sending it back. If you add what it costs to get the item serviced under warranty (~USD@20) it is 20% or so what you paid for it. That seems pretty high not to mention you have to wait a long time.Overall, it worked fine for 40days, then even though it is "covered" by warranty, it is too expensive to get it serviced. It is now garbage.
This has the best sound quality- better sound then ipod. cheap, durable, and lightweight. charges and downloads music all on the same cord! The price is a steal. This is just a great product
Great!I had to buy a camera that I can manually change the aperture and shutter speed and I chose to buy this camera. I still have my Canon SD500 for backup but I mainly use this camera for practically everything! Sexy!
Would not recommend this product. Tested this product on several different cars. The sound quality is poor, scratchy, and the signal is lost every 5-15 seconds - before you ask, had the same user experience on several FM frequencies. Also, I attempted various locations w/in the car, all w/ the same result. Good idea, bad product experience. Save your $ and your time.
This case holds my flash drives well and is just the right size....Now I can easily find my flash drives.
I have an HP LaserJet 4ML (postscript) and an HP DeskJet 5550 - relatively common printers. I have a PC running Windows ME and an iMac running OSX. I haven't been able to get either computer to work with either printer (the printers work fine when connected directly to the computer - but that defeats the purpose of having a print server). I struggled with the useless manual for hours, then called tech support (twice). The tech support people seemed as clueless as I was. We walked through the standard printer setup process but still nothing worked. Using the IP address of the server I can use the web browser to see that both printers are connected and properly identified by the server, but for some reason the print jobs won't go through. I bought this product based on the reviews I found here, but somebody should let me in on the secret to setting this thing up. After an hour and a half with tech support (NOT a toll-free call) they basically had nothing more to offer. I'm curious if this is a problem with HP printers - I know HP sells its own print servers - maybe 3rd party servers don't work??? If that is so, somebody should say it.Bottom line - if you intend to use this with an HP printer you may want to ask lots of questions and verify that it will work before you buy it.
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.
Other than driving around town to test it, I've only used it once on a long trip. Worked great. The re-routing after a missed turn is VERY fast. It did get a little confused in downtown Houston though. So far I'm really happy with it. Only downside to me would be it's size. Seems unnecessarily large compared to other GPS units.
Flawless installation on a new Airport Extreme network with mimo. Fast and reliable in a Dell notebook. Super admin software. Constant 54 mps G system.
I picked this lens up used, in like-new condition, at a local camera store for $375. It's a very good complement to the 18-105mm VR zoom I have. While not as handy a combination as the 18-200mm lens, I picked up both of these for around the same priceas the 18-200, and in return got even more reach, better image quality across both zoom ranges, and a lighter lens for normal use.The build quality is good for the price range. It's got a bit of plasticky feel to the zoom action, but not bad. While it is a hefty lens, so are most other tele-zooms. If weight is that big a deal, the 18-55 VR/55-200VR combo would be a better choice. I didn't like the feel of the 18-55 VR I had, and the 55-200 is built about the same.Image quality as far as I can see is very good for what it is. It's not the sharpest, it's not the fastest aperture, and it does autofocus somewhat slowly, but it also doesn't cost $1000+. This is a mid-range tele zoom, and I didn't expect it to perform like an f2.8 lens that weighs 4 pounds and costs what I make in a month. The VR works very well, although it is somewhat loud. I can take handheld shots, even out to 300mm, in good light, and it helps a good bit with longer releases in lower light. This helps it perform like a faster lens in poor light, though it of course will not help with moving subjects such as sports photography.This is a great choice if you can find it a bit cheaper than the $450 it sells for currently, and still not bad at that price. For me, it offers 90% of the functionality of something like the 70-200mm VR, at around 30% of the cost. The fact that it is still small & light enough to carry around (it stays in my camera bag, and with this lens attached the camera is still light enough to wear) is a big plus, since you can't use the lens that you left at home to save weight.
For those wondering if this is a real OEM or fake bulb with a lousy reflector that gives hot spots, it's the real thing. It was worth the extra money since the cheaper, fake bulbs don't have the housing/reflector that the OEM has. I purchased a fake bulb for a different projector and I ended up spending more money since I ended up buying a new, original manufacturer bulb anyway. Save your money and buy this one.
The product appeared just below the Sony D-NF340 CD Walkman & MP3 Player w/FM Tuner which I did buy, and I ordered this Sony Walkman Carrying Case(twice) thinking it was meant to be sold as an accessory. It is too small to fit the CD player. Recommend that the placement of this "also bought" be re-evaluated.
I have bought this item to use during the travelling time in train. Unfortunately, this headphone was broken into 2 pieces after 4 months. So, I have learned that this is good only for soft use. This is not a good choice for a hard use.
I had to redo this review I originally had my impedance reversed.now it sounds really good has great mid bass and super clean highs.great sound for the money.buy it.
I received this camera last night and am returning it this morning. Very disappointing. The picture on my 5 year old VHS-C camera is a lot better. In low light it is grainy and colors are washed out. The speaker on the camera is barely audible. Could be just a defective unit but it is going back. Expected much more from Sharp.
I bought it for my girlfriend and she really liked it. Battery time is now doubled in this 2nd genetarion and the screen is so good even in shiny wheather...
Wow! What a difference this reader makes. I always thought my old reader was ok, but this SanDisk Extreme reader changes everything.Installation was plug and play.The reader has a nice rubber bottom that prevents it from sliding around your desk and the slots are clearly marked on the front.Using my old reader, I would get an average transfer rate of 2.5 MB/second (about 520MB in 3.5 minutes). With this SanDisk I get a transfer rate of about 7.5MB/second (about 520 in 70 seconds)! And this is using a "generic" brand standard speed memory card.If you feel like you are wasting a lot of time waiting around while you download images or videos from your memory cards, this reader is for you!
I have been using it for the past 4 month almost every day, and it is really worth every cent. If you are the type of person who use the phone in front of the pc then this is what you exactly need. the good thing that you can use it with any phone regardless of the brand. it turned my cheap phone into a great phone.
I have been using one of those batteries for 3 years now, and I had never had any troubles
I bought this as a gift....I read the reviews and all of the ratings seemed fairly positive....but when we opened it to try out some new LPs....something was missing....the needle to play records was not with the product....We ended up having to order from Crosley to order a replacement needle....really frustrating when all you want to do is play your records and enjoy some great music....hopefully the actual player works....but for now, I'm definitely not happy with my purchase....especially for paying for something that does not even work....=/
This is my first HT system and I've owned it since spring of 2009. Surprisingly, it is still works as it did new. I'm not an audio buff so I speak from the views of an average consumer.I use the surround sound every day for about 2-5 hours each day and all speakers still work and all buttons are still in tact. **knock on wood** I'm on my 2nd HDTV now and am surprised to read other reviews saying that their units died after 1-2 years.FYI, I have a 42" LG LE5350 LCD-LED TV. Excellent picture quality over all LCD TVs (side by side comparison at store)Pros-- Strong surround sound thrust. Rumbles the room when watching an action flick.- To me, above average sound quality whether using the full 5.1 channels or not.- Excellent upconversion picture quality!!! No matter how hard I try, I am not able to tell the difference between DVDs played from this player and my blu-ray movies played from my PS3 & other blu-ray player--same TV).- HDMI, S-Video, & RCA connections- High durability (dropped from 3-4 feet at least twice on my carpeted floor and still works!).- Reliable still after 2.5 years of ownership.Cons-- Doesn't have an optical digital cable inlet (which is all my LG HDTV has for an outlet). Needed to buy a optical to RCA converter to watch TV and Netflix with the surround sound.- Speakers are not wireless.- TV channels create an echo if TV volume and home theater volume are both on. Sound from the HT seems to be off by a 1/4 second. A way around this is obvious--I mute the TV volume.Not pros or cons-Most Netflix and TV channels don't produce the full 5.1 surround sound.
I tried the install multiple times on my new HP laptop and new HP desktop. I've upgraded many computers and have never had to return a piece of hardware because I counldn't install it.Anyway I know it wasn't me because I tried the quickcam pro 5000 and that installed in a snap.Good luck to you if you own an HP computer and you buy the creative webcam live ultra. It's 1 star with an HPRob, Dallas
Es una excelente memoria desarrollada con tecnologia de punta de la mano de dos grandes empresas: FujiFilm y Olympus. Gran capacidad de almacenamiento en fotos y videos, rapida e innovadora, sencillamente se la recomiendo a todos.Is a greate divice! I love it, very good to my camera FujiFilm. Good price!
This player is simple, effective and doesn't burn your pocket as well. I forgot to notice that it works only with a SD card, I was trying with a memory stick. But, with a SD card, it works good. Plays good. No playlists and all that. Overall, it is a mp3 player whose memory capacity is just dependent on the SD card you insert in.
Not much that I can say about this. It is a cap that does what a cap should do: it covers the thing in which it was designed to cover. I am happy with my purchase. ;)
I've used about 60 of these so far and have had a 100% success rate burning at 8x or 16x. So far, no coasters at all. As for the print surface, I would describe it as "good, but not great". Using an Epson Artisan 710 to print with, the resulting printed disk is nowhere near photo quality, but it's good enough for most purposes. These have a matte finish, though I would have preferred glossy in retrospect.
Great sound, great design, and good price. If you are searching an speaker system, this one works with most of the ipod versions + have an adaptor to use it with any mp3 player.
They have made these a long time, and there is good reason they still make them. They work!
I am very pleased with this remote. I went from using four remotes to this one. I have all my old remotes packed away because I can control my components with the 550. Setup was easy with the software tools that came with the remote.
This 50" plasma is really great. I'll bust some myths: The sales people @ B3$T B^Y said you MUST get HD channels because the regular channels will "burn up" your screen with all the static and bad signal (yea right). Actually, the regular channels didn't look that bad. Of course when you get to the real HD channel you won't want to leave them- they look great. The built in HD receiver also allows me to see a bunch of SD and HD channels I don't actually pay for.I play games ALL the time and I haven't caused any burn-in in the last year. If you keep it on a news channel, then turn TV off, then turn it on the next day- you WILL see some remnant of the previous day's video for a few seconds- but it quickly goes away.They also said you must buy the expensive component cables and HDMI cable for the DVD upconverter. These are for true videophiles. It is hard to tell the difference unless you REALLY look. And if you look THAT close you will notice the 1 or 2 dead pixels you get and you'll just get made.My TV has 1 dead pixel and it bummed me out, but you really can't notice it- unless you look for it.Since this thing costs $3000+ definitely get the extended warranty for peace of mind. It sure helped me, after 11 months- my Zenith went "pop" and is now dead. I assume it is the power source or light box- don't know yet- but they are replacing it.The store no longer carries Zenith, so I assume we will get an LG: 50PC3D (basically the same tv). Other than it breaking, I've been very happy. I did a lot of research before buying this tv and never heard any problems about this, so it may be isolated.
This was perfect, and was exactly what I needed. A similar item at Best Buy cost $20.00. This item made stereo installation "a snap". Good product! I used this in a full size '98 Chevy pick-up truck with a Dual XML8100 AM/FM Mechless Receiver with iPod Dock and it was perfect!THE GOOD: Cheap! And, exactly what I needed for my '98 full size Chevy truck.THE BAD: Nothing bad about it.THE IFS: If auto manufacturers would get their heads out of their collective butts, we wouldn't need this item.
This cord worked fabulously with my FM transmitter that I also purchased on Amazon. The cord that came with the transmitter was about 5" long and started falling apart after about a week of use. This cord has been much much better! Highly recommend!
This camera has all the features that are important to me:(1) 5x optical zoom [3x is not enough](2) compact size for carrying and travel(3) 5 mpixel for resolution and prints up to 11 x 14 [or smaller enlargements of portions of the image](4) terrific battery life(5) decent optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment for my glasses(6) 0.1 sec. shutter release lag.Right now I don't see this combination of features available in any other camera.In the first two weeks of owning this camera I have taken some outstanding images including some macro close-ups. I have had some 8 x 10 prints made whose resolution rivals any 35mm prints that I've seen. The camera controls are well thought out and intuitive to use.I have purchased a Pentax small leather case with a belt loop [camera and case also fits easily into a pants or jacket pocket], a Pentax remote control, an extra battery, and a 256 mb SD card that holds about 142 images at the 5mp/** JPG compression resolution. The camera is a little hard to hold as it is heavy and relatively small, but I use two hands.So far I am very pleased with this camera.Pentax may have come a little late to the digital camera game, but I think this camera has a combination of features that will appeal to a wide range of users like myself.Problem:This camera has very high image noise at ISO's settings above 64. Other cameras using the same sensor have much less noise. The problem likely comes from too high sharpening used by the camera which Pentax could probably easily fix by issuing a firmware update, which so far they have not done. If you are looking to use this camera in low light conditions, it is probably not the camera for you, as you would have to do extensive noise reduction on images above 8 x 10.This noise is not a problem if the ISO setting is set at 64 and the sharpness and contrast settings on the camera are set to low. Shooting always at ISO 64 does reduce the usefulness of this otherwise fine camera.
There's not much to say about this other then it's perfect for road trips, or if your phone is about to die and you need to go somewhere by car you can just plug in your phone charger (if it has a USB end) and your good to go!!
The wide angle lens fits, the 3x lens didn't come with the proper adapter and I have the lens adapter from Canon as well. I am very disappointed.
So far I have had no complaints with this camera. It gives me all the manual options I like to have. I love the way it recycles so quickly so I am ready to take another picture. Somtimes the camera is out of focus and I can't quite figure out the problem. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I'm sure it's a setting that I'm not quite of. With all the options, I sometimes forget what setting I have it on.
I purchased this for my husband for his birthday. It is a really good working GPS, easy to use right out of the box. The Tom Tom is Small but not so small that the display would be hard to view. It has settings for left and right hand use which is nice. It can give you weather, camera locations, constructions, and we noticed that it will even let you know of some gas stations as well.Over all the Tom Tom is a great buy in my book. There are better much more expensive GPS's Units out there but this one is a lot for the buck.If you are looking for dependable, reliable, yet are on a budget this is the GPS for you.
I got one of these a few days ago, and it is great! I really don't care that the battery life is short for videos, because when I am going to be watching for more than 2 hours, there is always a plug of some sort (except on airplanes). Everybody I show this to is very impressed with the quality of the screen, which has the best resolution of any other iPod.Also, stop complaining about how the screen is too small, or the battery life is too short. It costs the SAME AMMOUNT OF MONEY of the previous iPod with a color display but no video playback. Even if you don't watch a single video, you are getting pratically the same music battery life, a thinner iPod, a free case, and 10GB, for the SAME PRICE.Also, to all of you who want more video content, you can convert your own content using the Freeware Videora iPod converter ([...]). Great program that I have used to many episodes of my favorite tv show.
I shoot in raw with a Sony A700. File size is 18+ MB at 5 frames a sec. I have had no problems. The card also uploaded over 3 GB in under 3 minutes. I will buy this card or a larger one in the future.
This is a great product. I have been using it for a long time now and absolutly wonderful. I have full and great picture as I switch from my cable to dish systems. Their is no loss of quality and works without any defects.
DS-20 is super cool. It's the Olympus DS-2 just with double the memory. They work identically. The DS-20 just has double memory.Nice unit.
I bought this DVD player about half a month ago and has played more than 30 DVDs and music CDs since, and it played smoothly with superb video quality using its component video out. Even with the composite video, the screen is crisp and clear. Also tried some homemade VCDs, MP3s and CDRs and all of them played without any skipping. It didn't play my SVCDs though, and I have no DVD-R to test it.The controls are user-friendly with the on-screen icons and simple remote control. I don't have to setup anything to get it work, really suits people like me who is not technically inclined.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 (though no optical output). Also supports Dolby Pro Logic.One thing missing is the progressive scan. But at its price, I bet it is one of the best deals I ever had.
Without doubt this trackball is and has been for about 9 years the best and only trackball to buy. The thumb style trackball is much easier to use than the finger ball type as you do not have to relearn mouse fingers to right or left click with this trackball. Takes about 1-2 weeks before you feel complete proficiency with it for First person Shooters or Gaming but after you adjust--YOU WILL NEVER go back to a mouse.They last forever too. I just keep buying more for other computers.
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!
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.
I have been using the EV120 now for several months with a Compaq laptop. The battery works as advertised. It fits easily in my case and provides a minimum of eight hours (If I'm watching DVD's) and up to twelve hours for normal usage.The only gripe I do have is that it doesn't seem to be built to the highest standards. The glue at the joints is uneven and the unit itself doesn't seem to be particularly robust.The bottom line is that, if you need to use your laptop for extended periods away from power outlets then this is a good product and definitely worth the money, but take care to not handle it too roughly as I doubt it will hold up.
terrible cable, ghosting is very evident. Probably cheap and inadequate shielding. I wonder if theferrite cores are real, probably fake. Hooked up my old more expensive cable and you can easily tellthe better quality..this is going back to Amazon. Amazon: this brand is NOT UP TO YOUR STANDARDS!
Received this unit today, plugged it in (didn't have batteries for it yet), and was in awe of the sound quality. Better than I had anticipated for sure. Much better. Strong 5 stars for this one.
Its great. Works well in my car, however for some odd reason i plugged this into my Phone one day and i one of teh channels go out. Turns out its damaged right at the connector piece where it looks extra protected. I'm buying another one in case this was a fluke that happened but over all, its a good product. Just remember,Keep your mp3 player, phone or ipod on Medium volume when using this and turn up the music from your car. Then put up the volume on the device as another way to adjust the bass but never have it all the way up or more than 3/4 way maximum on the device otherwise bass lines distort. I've been using these things for years in general. :)
These radios work very well. The other model the one the one under this I think its the 3500, has a better screen layout that I liked better. And some of the quality was better on the older model. But with this model I found a better preformance with signal. I pick up more signals and they were clearer on the 3800. So overall this is the best preformance radio. And rechargeable batteries with the stand, you can't beat that.
I just picked this up and it's a very nice shelf system. It's not going to shake the walls at high volume, but if you were looking for that much power, you wouldn't be looking at a shelf system to begin with. The true test of quality sound comes at the lower end of the volume knob. Here is where this unit excels. No hissing or crackling noise and the bass is rich and pure and sounds dynamite. I played a burn job from mp3 files and I was stunned at just how good this unit really does sound! Mind you, this system does have a wee bit more power than comparable units, so you can crank the volume up loud enough for most people's tastes and there is no sound distortion at the high end, either. It's also pretty easy to mount on the wall, if so desired. It does come with a stand, which suffices well enough, if you don't feel like drilling into your walls. I only have one complaint and it's a minor one. While the speakers attach to the unit as seen in the pic, Philips should have also enabled you to be able to mount the speakers onto a wall, apart from the unit, to achieve a much better stereo sound. I have a speaker on the nightstand on each side of the bed and when I lie down to relax with some good tunes, it sounds simply fantastic. So, sound like a good deal? It is, and for a great price, too! Just make sure you have some extra speaker wire handy, as there's not that much attached to each speaker to begin with. Trust me on this. For the price being asked, in my opinion, sound byte for sound byte, this is one of the best shelf units out there. I listened to a lot of small systems in the up to and a little above the one hundred and fifty level and this system won hands down every time. A nice added bonus feature is that it was also the most eye appealing, too!
I thought at this price this would be a cool little gadget. It is not. 2 hours of "working" with it and i can't get the remote to work at all. Sometimes it just times out with "out of range" while the remote is 6in from the iPod. The dock charges my iPod and I figured out how to make it work without the remote (instructions say that is not possible). So, if you want a CHEAP docking station that charges your iPod but you have to manually (from the iPOD wheel) select playlists, artists, songs...then this is for you.
I needed an extra drive to completely backup my iMac, and then have some room leftover for other working files. This one does the trick and then some. Large storage, cheap price, but not cheap product.
Took some time to get used to. But once you're used to it, it's golden.While it's a good idea to take a break from your computer every hour or so,this keyboard allows me to work on computer for hours without too much stress on my wrists.Highly recommended.
The range is very good on this thing. I am quite impressed. Ease of use is excellent.
Started out with a Vx and upgraded to a M505. I was never happy with the brightness of the M505, and after purchasing the M515 I am very pleased with the brightness and quality. I use my PDA for work and the 150 x 150 screen is more than enough resolution. I set the M505 and M515 down next to each other and even with the light off the M515 id brighter than the M505 with the light on. I keep mine set on the low light setting and it is more than enough. Battery life has not been a problem. I looked at the Sony 615c, but felt it was more of a toy than a work horse. If you want to play games and look at pictures the Sony is what you may want, but if you want to get some work done, the M515 does the trick. I rated it a 4 of 5 because it would be improved if it came with the higher resolution screen, but that is the only minor flaw I can find. The other issue with the Sony is the fact that there are so few attachments for it. Palm offers many attachments.
I have owned this printer for several months and I am very happy with my purchase. I use it in my home office for general printing (it is fast), copying, scanning and fax.ProsInexpensive, fast printing, easy set-up, excellent copying (including enlargement & reduction) execllent scanning.ConsThe fax utility is hard to use for incoming faxes. The manual could be more helpful in this area. For example if you put on "Manual" what button(s) do I press when there is an incoming fax. This is not explained in the manual. I do not find the lack of a multipage feeder for the fax an issue. Irecently sent a 20 page document and scanned each one in turn, which stores the pages in memory and then fax the whole document. Works just fine. I can imagine this method being a pain for people who send multipage faxes on a regular basis, but for the casual use it works great.
This item is noisy and I get double checked each time I go through airport security because it is made of metal. There are better options.
The mouse is very small which I was seeking. I have had no issues with it to date. My purpose was to find the right size mouse for a Netbook.
I have a SanDisk Cruzer Mini 256MB USB2 flash drive at work, and bought this Lexar 256MB JUmpdrive USB2 for home use. This Lexar drive works great, as advertised. Fast USB2 transfer, no problem detecting on Win2K Pro and Server.However, after using both, I've come to the decision that I like the SanDisk Cruzer Mini better in terms of design (NOT in terms of performance). For starters, SanDisk Cruzer Mini is thinner than the Jumpdrive by about 1/3. Also, when the Cruzer Mini is connected to the USB port, one end of the flash drive lights up and blinks with activity. Real bright and obvious. When you use the "Unplug or Eject Hrdware" function to remove the drive, the light goes off, so you know when it's safe to remove the drive.The Jumpdrive also has a light, but it's a tiny light built into one side of the the main body. So, if for whatever reason your USB port interface is upside down (as it is with my 3.5" bay In-Win I530 media reader), you can't see the light at all! It also blinks with file activity, but it's nowhere as bright nor obvious as the Cruzer Mini model. Because of the small size of the light, it's very difficult to see when it's lit and when it's not.One additional distinction between the two: the Cruzer Mini comes with stand-alone plastic cap that's loose when not attached to the drive (i.e., when the drive is plugged into the computer). The Cruzer Mini comes with a lanyard to wear it around your neck--not very convenient unless you use it only in your office. The Jumpdrive's cap is a molded rubber-type that wraps around the flash drive and also comes with a keyring hole. To be honest, though, I don't know how long the keyring hole will last before breaking.In terms of performance, the Cruzer Mini and the Jumpdrive are about the same. However, for the interface design and ease of use, I'd give a nod to the Cruzer Mini.
I received my floppy and plugged it in and viola', it worked like easy peasy.Also the merchant was excellent
Product arrived promptly and as listed. It was about 1/3 the price here as HP was charging to buy it directly from them. Hopefully this version of the card won't have the same problems as the 610 and 615 cards.
This thing does the trick as far as cleaning lenses, however the cap didn't make it thru a 10 day trip to Africa. It no longer will "snap" into place and so there is risk that the powder gets out and onto everything else.
When I got this case in January I was quite pleased with it. The leather is good quality, the case itself is perfect for my needs, expands to easily hold my notebook and a fairly decent stack of files. There are 3 large interior pockets, the middle of which has a zipper to keep contents in or prying eyes out. I keep my notebook in the rear pocket and use the front pocket for a few files and legal pad. The front pocket has several smaller pockets that can hold a check book, pens, wallet or cell phone easily. There are also two other pockets, one on the outside and one under the flap, that don't close and are good for a letter or slim folder you may need more immediate access to. Again, overall, I was very happy with this case.Now, for the bad. The flap closes using a clasp, the clasp never really seemed very sturdy to me. Well, here it is, just after a little more than 2 months of use the clasp is breaking. The female part on the bag itself seems to mount with two metal clips of some type, and the bottom on is broken. Now only the top holds this half of the clasp on so I'm sure it won't be long before the clasp is broken entirely and the case will then be useless.I now went from very satisfied with this case to completely dissatisfied.
This headset surpassed my expectations for such a low cost headset from Plantronics. The other headsets I looked at cost hundreds of dollars so I was skeptical about this one. This is a versatile headset with great clarity and very comfortable. I can't believe I didn't find this one sooner.
I love Monster products. Not because im some pretentious audiphile, who revels in flushing money down toilets. I like them because of the normal thoughtful design of the products, thedurability of those products and the pricing of those products vs the truly insanely priced brands like Audioquest. This surge protector sure looks nice and as always is functional and well but the is a flaw that i consider a huge oversight. When you go to screw on the coax line there is simply no room. Literally I have average to small hands for a guy and could notget the coax connector to thread on without an insane amount of effort and no small amount of finger cramping. I eventually just got my coax connector tool and did it. The bottom one is fine but the overhang of this product where the labels are make it next to useless if you have powerbricks or big hands. If on the other hand you have only standard tri-prong plus and are ok with striggling with the coax , then this is actually a lovely looking unit that will hide a lot of your plug underneath the inconvenient hood.
Well made and serves the purpose effectively. I use it to organize my DVD collection and like the fact that I can add additional disks wherever I need so I can maintain my alphabetical organization for easy finding.
You don't get a better headphone for five bucks! Even though it's your basic cheapo design, the sound quality is unmatched. Good bass and clear sound in general. If you like me go through a pair of headphones per month, buy several. You can't go wrong!
I bought this bluetooth adapter for the same reason you might of: it's dirt cheap. Well, for being dirt cheap, it's not that bad. The only problem is the range. If I'm listening to music from my PC (which is in my room) and I walk out to the kitchen, I lose signal. They're advertising 100M of range, but it's really more like 10 feet. If you're like me, and just need bluetooth in 1 room, not thorough your entire house, then by all means, buy this little adapter. Oh, and the software that comes with it is really easy to use, and it quickly finds bluetooth-enabled cell phones, MP3 players, headphones, etc.
I went to several stores that did not have this cable. So glad I found it at amazon.
Unfortunately D-Link has yet again crippled great hardware with poor firmware. The link-ablity, reliability, and performance is awesome! However, about every couple days I'll have to restart to get maximum performance out of the router. After waiting for a couple minutes it's back up and running perfectly. Highly recommended for bandwidth prioritization, gaming, and media streaming.
I love this thermos. I've used it for the past since the end of December to carry both hot and cold liquids. It does what it supposed to do - keep hot things hot and keep cold things cold - and it does it very well. I don't preheat the thermos when I put my hot coffee into it and it will keep it hot all day long and when I leave the coffee in it over night it is warm the next morning. It keeps cold things cold very well too. This works better than anything I've used. It is a large thermos. I like the stainless thermos look of it.
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.
By far the best wireless card I've seen in use. I get signals well outside the range of any of my friends and colleagues. Driver support in virtually any OS and its also supported by NetStumbler for wardriving or general network detection. I'd recommend scrapping the software it comes with, and just using the WiFi capabilities of your OS, if they offer them. Also has support for an external antenna, to further extend your effective signal reception. I don't see myself using any WiFi cards aside from the Orinoco series.
This little baby is an essential addition to any retro decor! Not only does it look great, with the neon-lit areas, bubble tubes and the dancing lights, it also sounds amazing. The speaker clarity is well above par and it is frankly the coolest Ipod dock I'vbe ever seen. Enjoy!
I like that the protection filter is threaded so you can screw a conversion lens right over it, rather than having to use one or the other.
I bought this a long time ago and it is still standing and holding a lot of DVD's. Thanks for the item.
I bought this with my PS3 to stream media. I recently upgraded the 320s to 1TBs, copying the data to an external hard drive first. I would NEVER trust any built in firmware, always BACK UP YOUR DATA. I always back up when replacing disks or upgrading firmware. Anyway, the only problem I have with it is the UPNP AV server only points to one folder, so you end up with one massive folder on your drive. Otherwise it's great!
Lois McMaster has always been good - The entire Vorkosigan saga deserves no less attention then this book. It is however a completely different style, from SCI-FI to Fantacy McMaster yet once again demostrated the skill of writing. As with all the previous books, it is easy to read, and the paragraphs simply flows one after another. One thing that I have found difficult - was the beginning. Characters have long names and their relationships are not apparent, yet come to 1/3 of the book everything begins to take shape and becomes apparent why one things leads to another. The concept of &quot;shaping&quot; is very similar to the story line in the book where in the beginning caracters do not know what is where and just follow the path with no understanding. It is wierd how the writing style matched the storyline (whether on purpose or otherwise). As characters' view of the world becomes clearer, reader begins to understand the relationship between different characters and the &quot;mess&quot; begins to clear up.On the personal note, I was glad I was finishing reading on Sartuday morning as I know I would have called in sick otherwise. Last 170 pages I read in one shot. It is good and undoubtetly I will recommend it to anyone.
This case has been wonderful for my Nikon D40x. I do not recommend it for bigger SLR's though. I should do fine on the Nikon D40 and D60. I'm not sure about the Cannons. The two side pockets hold my charger, USB and still has room for extra junk. Great case for beginning photographers who don't want to cary around a lot.
We purchased this unit 2 months ago for our small business. The copier, fax, and printing functions work great. It prints fast and with good quality. It is a bit on the noisy side, but not much more than the old Sony inkjet all-in-one that we replaced with this unit. There is a BIG but with this unit. If you are purchasing this AIO for the network scanning feature, run. I spent the better part of a day trying to get it to run on all of our office computers... and was only successful on a hand full of them. I also had the joy for installing the HP software on the computers. Overall the software installed relativly easily. It definatly could have been less cumbersome but my installation of the software was not the nightmare fortold in the other reviews. Overall for us a great AIO, but for someone dependant on the scan feature I would suggest another unit.
I purchased the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR after reading several reviews of the lens. The most comprehensive was on Photozone.com and there is a video review on CameraLabs.com, also. The most obvious comparison is against the Nikon 18-200mm VR, which is already very popular but $200 to $300 more expensive. The 70-300 does not, obviously, have the close up (18mm) range of the 18-200, but from 70mm to 200mm matches or surpasses the 18-200 in clarity. From 200mm to 300mm (where the 18-200 can't go) it drops off only slightly. This lens is not the same as the Nikon 70-300 without VR. The reviews show improvements throughout.I use the 70-300 VR with a D50 and enjoy every moment. The VR (vibration reduction) works superbly! I used to own an Olympus E510 with in-camera image stabilization and it couldn't compare to the excellent VR of the 70-300. I can take pictures at 100ft. hand held with confidence. For my use the Active Mode is not helpful - it seems to make pictures worse - but then it's made for extreme conditions like shooting from a car.This lens changed my whole attitude about photography! I rarely need a tripod anymore. I get feather sharp images of wildlife at distances of 100ft or more. It's simply fun to use!Problem areas are minimal. It's longer and heavier than some lenses in it's range, but not excessively. A small amount of purple fringing (CA) can be seen in low light. As with most telephoto lenses, the field of view is quite narrow.Final word: This lens is priced right! At $500, it's probably the best kept secret in the DSLR world. Of course there are bigger and faster lenses to be had, but none in this price range, that I've found.
Purchased this unit because of the ratings on Amazon.com. However, I wasn't able to get the unit setup and after 15 attempts I called tech support. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand the tech support people.As an ICU nurse I have worked with doctors from all over the world but I couldn't understand the tech support people in India. The accent was so thick and the phone connection was so bad that I finally gave up calling after three times and sent the unit back.I then purchased another unit from Embarq/CenturyLink and had to call their tech support. Fortunately, they where located in the US and the problem was finally solved.
This was my first camera and I got it 2 years ago for my birthday and still have it. I've started to become more of a photographer than I was then and appreciate good quality. I'm asking for a new one this coming birthday because the pictures just don't have the quality that I want. This isn't because of how long I have had it though. I rarely use it because the battery life is so short and a lot of photos turn out blurry. The photos have a sort of yellowish look when the lighting isn't perfect, which is always for me! Also, when making a video, if you're zooming it stops recording the sound and then starts again when you stop zooming.How ever there are things I did like about it. Such as the color (mine is pink) and the fact that it has lasted so long! The screen is big and shows the pictures well. Also there are so many settings! Landscape, Fireworks, snow, text, food, building, kids, night scene, sunset, and theres more!Over all though, DON'T buy it! Even if it does have a great price you'll probably just end up disappointed you didn't spend the extra $20 for a better camera.P.S. If you do buy it you'll be spending almost all of your money on batteries if you don't buy rechargeable batteries. And if you buy those get four not two..it helps a LOT!
I recently purchased the Creative Zen Sleek photo mp3 player. It was a good purchase. It's moderately priced, easy to use and has a rechargeable battery similar to that of a cell phone that gives 15 or 16 hours of playback if used wisely. And with 20 GB of storage, one can take several hundred hours if music in the palm of your hand! I would venture to say it is as good a buy if not better than the ipod.
This product although has good feature set, but is so badly put together that i have stopped using it. I bought this for the meetings and to record my thoughts for those times when its easier to speak than write (like 3 a.m. in the morning after a 16 hr. work day) - i must say its a big put off,for the keys are so multi-functional you don't even know if you are recording on the blank side anymore. There is a lot of "adjustment-clicks" that this piece makes (like changing sides, reverse, forward and then at other times for God knows what event...:) ...
I needed this drive for college. I bought it and have used it in home computer, work computer, and various computers on campus. It has been recognized immediately on every PC running Windows XP and has performed flawlessly. Definitely a great purchase, and with the rebate, it is an unbeatable price. Enjoy!
I purchased this to use with my panasonic Lumix. It frequently looses pictures and gets locked up, requiring cycling power to camera. I us other brand cards such as fuji and do not have any issue with the same camera.Buyer Beware
I've had quite a few 'binder' type cd organization systems in the past. Most of the larger ones (though not as large as this) felt cheap, flimsy and just not very secure. That said, most of them fell apart and I switched to storing my cds in cabinet system. Over the last few months I became quite annoyed with that system and decided to switch back to binders. Have to say that this system is awesome! I bought 4 of them and they are put together well and didn't rip/tear like my old binders, when I put cds in. Overall, I'm happy and pleased that I invested in these and got them at such a great cost. Value for the dollar with these is high as I spent 3 times as much on binders in the past that held wayyyyy less cds in the past.
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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.
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 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.
Solid anti-surge device. Has industrial quality and feel. BUT, the wall-mount could be redesigned so that the back panel can be removed for mounting, and then the rest of the device snapped into the backing plate. As it is, you must mount wall screws and hang the device. Unfortunately, you can't get a screwdriver in there once it's mounted to sheet rock on a hollow wall, so the device tends to hang limp.
This camera is so perfect for taking along family vacations. The quality is superb, compression quality is definitely good. There are some aliasing that's noticable, though.It's very easy to use, I can let my [...] cousin use it and not worry about her breaking it.Image stabilization is not perfect, though, so when panning you need to be real stable. Or else use tripod.Of course the plus point is its hard drive, definitely more than enough for my purposes so far. File transfers is uber-fast, 5GB via USB 2.0 in under 5 minutes (it's about 1GB/minute). The files are easily editable. Drops fine into Premiere Pro 2; I haven't even bothered using the software that came with the camera.
I am not one of those people that needs name brand products. Sometimes that ends poorly for me; but most of the time, including this situation, my needs were met at budget pricing.
This is a great way to get your music playing through an older car stereo with no source input. Used this in my wife's 2005 Grand Caravan with the stock stereo unit and it gave us nice clean sound. Played her music from her Ipod. Be sure to select a station that has no broadcast though or you will get interference.The unit has a nice blue glow when powered on. Pretty simple, plug in and play! Only reason I did not give it five stars is that it does not blend in to the interior of any of our vehicles. It performs perfectly, just sort of stands out a little.
This is an awesome car charger bc u can charge two phones with it at once. You can charge an Android and an iPhone at once. The good thing about this is if the cord brakes you can just replace it. With other chargers if the cord breaks you have to buy a whole new charger.
I am happy with my purchase which is rare these days.Reasonable price for a product that has been listed for much more money!
I can hear callers clearly and they can hear me clearly. I use this exclusively when I talk on the telephone
I loved this DVD player until the dreaded H03 error occured and now it doesn't work. Based on the other bad reviews I read I am now going to have to send it to Texas and pay another $100 dollars to fix it. It really is a bummer since I could have bought the cheap player and thought that I'd get more for my money.
works great with any laptop , need to be careful with this item though a little weak
This was a purchase I am glad I made, it came really quick and is great for the price!!!!! Thanks Amazon.com
I bought this just to make my PC quiet, and not disappointed. I've been using for more than 6 months and there's no issue.
I really like the design and the features of this Palm. I would give this handheld 5 stars if I didn't have an ongoing issue with the battery life. I've had this handheld for 10 months, and about 4 months ago (long after the pathetic 90-day warranty expired), the battery stopped holding its charge. I can literally sit and watch the battery life drain within a matter of seconds...and this is right after it has charged for 8-10 hours! Needless to say, this makes the handheld totally useless. I've since found out that you can only get the battery replaced by sending it back to the manufacturer...which cost more than half of what the handheld is worth.This is the second Palm I've owned in a two year period. The first one had a completely different problem that made it totally useless after 8 months. I was very hesitant about getting another Palm, but I ignored the red flag and bought the Tungsten E...which has proved to be a big mistake.Since my experience with Palm's warranty and customer service have been so terrible...not to mention the fact that both of the Palms I've owned didn't come close to lasting a full year, I can never trust anything associated with Palm again.The biggest lesson this experience has taught me is to look very closely at a product's warranty...and to seriously consider buying the extended warranty.
This scanner was way too complicated to run. Never did receive anything off of it except weather updates. Uniden Support was not very helpful either.
Much needed case for the G7 and G9 cameras. Attractive and rugged. Compact - not any larger than required. Includes optional clip on side case for spare battery and memory card.
I have a recording studio so I make a lot of CD's. Most of my artists gives me the information they want on the CD & Jewel Case Insert & I do the rest. I hope Memorex never stops making these inserts & Amazon never stop carrying them. I go through several thousand a year.
I don't know how good this product is since it was broken when it arrived and the company refuses to answer my request for a return. I will let you know...
I have a lot of "windshield time" and one of the main reasons I purchased an iPod was to use for books I download from Audible.com (I was tired of burning 10-20 CD's per book), as well as giving me the capability to download music from iTunes. No, it doesn't sound like my Infinity speakers at home, but (1) I didn't expect it to, and (2) the sound quality is surprisingly very good for the most part with both books and music. There is only one city that I travel to/through where I get a little interference with the FM setting at 87.9, but 90% of the time it is not a problem. The Griffin iTrip Mini does a terrific job for a superb price and I highly recommend it.
It was fine for the first year. But once the warranty ended - so did the life of this unit.Buyer beware.
I've been using a set of these on my workstation for over a year now. Great setup for the price. Recently I bought another set for my TV that I use for gaming. Sounds awesome!Only downfall is Amazon's pricing shifts... I've seen in fluctuate $70 within an hour...
I needed a small tripod for my Nikon and was having trouble finding one that would support the camera - most small tripods seem to be built for point & shoot cameras. This one works very well and transports easily. Set up is very quick. Only drawback for me is that there is limited mobility as far as setting the camera angle.
I got what I paid for. An original accessory from Microsoft that works to perfection. Couldn't have asked for anything more.
With the stock antenna it took a long time to aquire the GPS Sats. Also in bad weather (rain & clouds) many times it would not receive the signal at all.I purchased this antenna and mounted it on the roof. WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I never loose the GPS signal. I recently made a trip from NJ to Idaho. It performed flawlessly all the way.I absolutly recommend this antenna.I just ordered a second antenna for my work vehicle.
This didn't work for me. I had a 50ft run of HDMI that was pushing 720p but had signal degradation at 1080p at 60Hz. I thought this extender would help after reading reviews. Negatory. I could tell it was doing something, but I don't know what. The screen would flicker and click, like it was trying to sync up. Then my projector (Optoma HD20) locked up on garbled mess of green garbage, and I had to cycle power to get it working again.I tried purchasing a shorter HDMI cable (down to 30') and still couldn't get 1080p to come through cleanly. Eventually gave up and blew $140 on a name brand cable from a local store that works perfectly without any signal boosting needed. Looks like I can return this.Tripp Lite has another hdmi extender called the B122-000-60, which they claim supports 1080p at 60Hz. The B122-000 only supports at 24Hz. It's much more expensive than this one though - at this point I decided I might as well just go buy a high quality cable rather than keep kluging things together (for about the same price).For those of you who got this working, good on ya. I'm glad it works for some, it didn't help me though.
I saw a lot of positive reviews for this, and the price was right, so I went for it. I really should have read the negative reviews first. As many of those have also claimed, my transmitter worked great--for a few days. Then suddenly it stopped working. It would turn on, but it wasn't transmitting a signal. Sometimes I could get a very fuzzy sound for a few seconds, but then it would go to complete static again. Don't buy this product. If you bought it on Amazon, don't return it to Coby as they will charge you $6 for shipping. Amazon lets you return it for free. I used the credit to get different (and better, I hope) transmitter.
I bought the Logitech Harmony 550 remote as a gift for my father who just entered the world of High Definition TV. He is 88 and I thought that reducing the number of remotes (5) would be worthwhile.From start to finish the se-up process took 50 minutes. I thought that the software used was well-designed and user-friendly. All of his components were in the Logitech database. The only problem component was an older Yamaha CD player which would not turn off. I looked at the original remote and it turned out that there was no power off option. This was an ommission that was common on early CD players. All of the other remote functions that existed on the original remote were supported. I can't blame the 550 for not supporting a feature that was not built into the CD changer.The operation of the remote is simple. The user creates a list of 'Activities' and then uses the software to program the steps required to perform the operation. Instead of using multiple remotes, the user simply selects "Watch DVD". The TV is turned on and set to the DVD input, the A/V reciever is turned on with the appropriate output enabled, the DVD player is turned on. The user needs only to put the DVD in the player. All of the functions found on the regular DVD remote are supported by the 550.To use the advanced features of any device, select device and then select the desired option from the 550's LCD menu screen. In my experience, every function supported by the 5 different remotes was also supported by the 550. My father can operate all of the menus for his TV and DVR from the 550.The only problem with the 550 is that the menu screen is fairly small and back-lit in blue. Reading the options may be difficult for those who are visually impaired. On the other hand, most people will be happy using the pre-programmed activities menu screen for 95% what needs to be done. My father has made a larger written map of some of the device options.Simply put, the 550 truly eliminates the need for multiple remotes. It is easy to program and it supports all of the options supported by each of the separate remotes. The menu system is intuitive and the most complicated processes can be accomplished with the press of a button. The on-screen menu display is small but frequently used sub menu opotions can be memorized or written down. Certainly a huge improvement over the multiple remote shuffle. My father's set-up: Panasonic 50 HDTV, A/V receiver, DVR cable box with HD channels, CD player, HD-DVD. Everything works off of the 550.1/08 I bought another of these for myself which, I guess, is enough said. I can operate all of my components at the touch of a button. I can program the DVR using this remote. Certainly, not essential but uaing one remote instead of 5 is a pleasure that adds-up over time. There is a slight learning curve but if you have components made in the past 5 years, it is a smooth shot of automacticty.... JK
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.
I absolutely LOVE this printer. I had to get this printer after looking into it, because it is compatible with my computer system (Windows XP Home Edition). At first, I thought about getting the Z730 model, but had to disregard the thought because I read a number of negative reviews about it and its performance. I bought this Z611 from Wal-Mart (their price was almost $23.00). Another reason why I had to buy this printer was because the other printer my mother and I had (an Epson Stylus C80) had quit working after four years, which came with our computer system (in 2002). The Epson was a color printer and used 4 cartridges (one each of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow). It was a great printer, but the prices of ink for it were kind of mediocre; whenever a cartridge ran out of ink on the Epson, the printer could not be used until a cartridge or cartridges could be replaced, and it would be a while until more ink could be afforded. Anyway, with this Lexmark Z611 printer, the price was decent, it came with a color cartridge (#27), software, etc. Installing this machine was not a problem. Within a few minutes, it started working properly. You also get to choose your print quality, especially "Quick Print", where you can print your document out faster and use less ink. You are also given the option to print out color images in black and white to conserve color ink which is convenient (cancelling the color is also a great idea if that cartridge is low on ink or out). I mostly use "Normal"; I have used "Better" or "Best" occasionally for print quality and the result is very excellent. I learned that "Better" and "Best" print qualities provide much sharper results, but take longer to print out and use up more ink; in that case, to extend color and black ink, these latter two quality settings ("Better" and "Best") should NOT be used too often. You can also use this printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. You also get an on screen ink level monitor that shows you what your ink levels are whenever you have a print job in progress. Another wonderful thing is that you hear a voice at the beginning ("Printing started") and end of your print job ("Printing complete"). Very neat!! When I bought this printer, I decided to also get a black cartridge (#17), which was almost $20. Using only two different cartridges, one black and one color, getting ink is much easier. Color ink is in one cartridge; not multiple ones. Photo printout is excellent. I have only used plain paper to print out a couple of pictures with this printer; results are wonderful (excellent quality if you use photo paper)!! This is a wonderful printer to get because the price is decent and not one to put a flaw in your budget, and ink cartridges are easily affordable, as well. Get this printer; you won't regret it whatsoever!! UPDATE AS OF FEBRUARY, 2009--PLEASE NOTE: The ink levels for the #17 black and #27 color cartridges (these are Moderate Yield) will go down quickly if you do A LOT of printing during a few days. For a longer lasting supply of Moderate Yield ink, print sparingly, but you can buy the #16 black and #17 color cartridges. These cost more than the Moderate Yield ones, but will last longer.
I use this to serve out internet to my TiVo, Dennon receiver, BluRay player and HDTV. I works really well, no complaints.
This is the second booster I have purchased. The first one greatly improved television reception, so when we purchased a second television and wanted better signal reception, I knew what was needed. I have not been disappointed. Great product!
The shredder does a great job. Although it works well, it did not have blade that I needed. I had order it separately. I would recommend this to anyone planning to have more salads. It does a great job.
Really like this radio. It is much smaller, lighter and picks up signals much better than the two sony's that I have been using for the past 2-4 years. Still new but, looks like a winner for me.
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
I have had this a few days and it is nice.I do not have cable or dish so I needed to get a unit with a tuner built in. If you have cable or dish you may not need the tuner and can save a few bucks. The tuner works good and it will get regular analog and HD digital stations. The reception is good. It takes a second or two for stations to come in on digital which is normal because the signal needes to be processed/accessed. The unit is pretty easy to set up and use. It does take a little getting used to the menus because it does so much. You can set chapters, titles, change record speed from 1 2 4 6 or 8 hours. The timer is easy. It even gives you a gudie on HD channels where you can just click a show and tell the mackine to record, or you can program timed recording normally. One note I almost did not buy this since people were saying the fan runs all the time, but THE FAN DOES NOT RUN ALL THE TIME. The unit is quiet and the fan only runs constantly if you set quick record to on, otherwise3 it only runs when needed. It has many inputs and outputs including S video in and out, component out, coax in/out, and HDMI out. I recommend getting whatever cable you need to take best advantage of all these connections. The unit comes with composite 3 wire rca cable. If you have component video get a component cable, S vid get a S cable and for HDMI get that cable. Buy a decent cable not the cheapest, but you do not need the best either. It is a 200 buck machine so buy a 30 buck cable and you'll be fine. Do yourself a favor, and order it now so you can hook everything up when it comes. Ask me how I know to say this. This uses DVD-R or DVD-RW do NOT buy DVD+RW, again ask me how I know.Overall a nice unit I would buy again.
After searching for so long time, finally I decided to buy this TV from Amazon.com, which was something I never did before. Naturally it is risky to buy a big stuff that you cannot see in advance and you cannot return. However, for the reason I do not know, I bought it from Amazon.com. I like product from Sony, which looks so great in store. But I do not like Japanese Government because they never admitted that Japan killed/tortured millions of Asian people. So I do not want to buy a product from Japan and let me feeling hurt.Anyway, I bought this Samsung DLP TV, which turns out to be a good decision. Everything seems so good. Especially it is easy to set up.The only thing I am not quit sure is that when I play animated movie, the color of white seems not comfortable for eyes. It looks like there are one layer "float" on the screen. But it is hardly visible. When I watch a real movie, everything seems good. My wife prefer Sony.In a word, very good TV, but may not as good as Sony.
IDEAL AND COMPACT TO PUT IN A SUITCASE OR TRAVEL BAG. EXCELLENT FOR USE WITH HAIR-DRYERS, ELECTRIC SHAVERS AND COMPACT CD PLAYERS.
Excellent LCD TV WORTH THE higher COST Wish warranty info on Amazonsite. nO INFO ON entended warranty available.
This is my first webcam and it's so easy to use! It works just fine with Windows Vista too!
Simple but quite useful product.I have a UPS and a few powerstrips in the house. They are great by providing more outlets. But with all the power adapters that runs most of the gadgets today, even one of those power adapters can cover 2 to 3 outlets which defeats the purpose of having a powerstrip. The liberator solves that problem.Also, some power adapters can be huge and heavy that its weight alone tends to loosen it from the wall, the liberator serves as a little extension to prevent it from loosening up. Loose connections are dangerous, it can produce sparks that not only can ruin your equipments but can even starts a fire. Countertop receptacles can also be problematic where they are awkwardly situated sideways.
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.
Sound is great - however, right when my one-year warrantee was up the volume control went out making it nearly useless.
Maxtor hard drives do not last very long. I have four Maxtor hard drives: a 1.6 GB (model 71626AP), a 2.7 GB (model 72700AP), a 13.6GB EIDE ULTRA-DMA/66 3.5LP 7200RPM (model 91366U4), and a 13.00GB EIDE ULTRA- DMA/33 3.5LP 5400RPM QUASAR. The first two died last year 1 month and 2 months after the 3-year warranty period. Called Maxtor and they would not do anything. The third one bought December 1999 occasionally mythically fails to spin up. I may have to get a RMA soon if it gets any worse.Maxtor's drives are relatively cheaper and its disk tools and on-line RMA are nice. Its disk has good performance when they work. However, I would give a second thought next time before buying their product if their products always fail immediately after the 3-year warranty expires.
I decided to roll the dice after hearing the mixed reviews on this set. Unfortunately, my number didn't hit. While this set has fantastic specs, especially after tweaking the settings, the results are moot. I have three large bands that run from the left to the right of the screen. Sharp keeps saying they are working on a fix, but nothing yet. If this unit had no problems, it would be a five, but how can Sharp not recall a unit with glaringly obvious defects?
In life you pay for what you get, so the X-keys PS/2 Pro is a bit expensive but it works flawless, i'm verry happy with my two PS/2 Pro !
The key board is nice. Works well. Took a little getting used to the design, but we like it.
What can I say about this product. Apple simply has this market cornered for a reason. The only thing better would be a higher end model (one with video). But we can't all afford such luxuries.
This is my second purchase of this blu-ray player. Excellent product. Internet/networking is great feature.
Have owned this unit for a year now and it has been great. This television is great for its price point. Looked for about 5 months before deciding and consider myself very technical. Loved this product for the following reasons:1) Number of inputs. Look anywhere and you will not find a set with more VGA or component inputs. This was important to me. The number of component and VGA inputs is the most of all sets I evaluated. Also support for DVI which is great for my computer coupled with a the versapoint rf wireless keyboard/mouse2) Resolution. Really is 1024*768 but is great for computer. Have compared both DVI interface and VGA and found the DVI interface to be noticeable superior.3) Overall design of the unit4) Split screen picture n picture5) Weight of unit. Very light.Some drawbacks have been:1) Recently bought Epson 835t projector. This projector has it's own internal battery that allows unit to cool bulb after power has been cut. Wish this model had same feature. Suspect issues with bulb life people are talking about have to do with the cooling of the bulb.2) Remote is okay but could be better.3) Wish unit had support for tuner card so cable provider box would not be necessary.Have recommend to a friend and his experience has been great. None of the problems with bulb life. I would recommend a backup power supply for power surges and bulb cooling.
I bought this to replace a Linksys 5-Port Switch that died after several years of use. I'll be surprised if this one lasts a year. I definintely got a bad one, but it's so inexpensive, it's not really worth the expense and inconvenience of returning it to either Linksys or the marketplace seller. This should be a fool-proof device, and probably is if you get a good unit. Mine, on the other hand, thinks there is always something connected to port 4, bringing down the entire network. Actually connecting something to port 4 solved that problem, but I'm still experiencing intermittant periods of packet loss of about 25% that require multiple restarts of the switch to correct. If you're looking for an inexpensive switch, I might suggest buying several of these so you can be sure to get at least one good one, keep another good one as a backup, and return the remainder. Otherwise spend the extra money for a switch made by a company with actual quality control.
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.
Setup is simple if you take the time to read the instructions and go thru the setup CD. For some unknown reason the CD takes a long time to load. You must have the PC with the setup CD connected directly to the cable modem with the supplied cable, otherwise the setup will NOT work.Coverage is much better than G and extends much further out. Just installed it so have no history on the longevity. So far I've had no disconnects and haven't had to reboot the modem connection like I've had to do with Belkin one I had prviously. It also feels faster than the DLink N with rangebooster that I had.
These speakers are the best value I've ever had in audio. No, they are not the best speakers ever made, but dollar for dollar, they are unquestionably the best deal around. The sound quality is excellent, with rich midtones on classical and vocal tracks, and booming bass and clear, undistorted highs on rock. I'm running them at 100w each through a Sony amp (single wired, though the gold-plated contacts allow for biwiring or bi-amping), and they are capable of producing a much higher volume of sound than I care to have in one room! I have not noticed any degradation in sound quality at the higher volumes. If you're looking for high-quality sound without breaking the bank, you just found it.
Toshiba OEM battery, it works well for the models it's designed for. About double or more the capacity of the standard battery. 4+ hours of use on my M45 laptop.
If you have a chance to pick the speakers up. I highly recommend it. I would from a two speaker and a sub set up to these bad boys. It is night and day you will not be disappointed. The base on these things will shake the house is great.I used to not be that much in the sound. I do to speaker set up was in the music didn't really think about it. Man I wish I bought these a long time ago! They're that good enjoy them. I know you will.One thing that makes these great is that they use speaker wire so you can set the speakers at any length of wire. Just get a cut to fit.
Bujold has created a new world and set of characters and told a compelling story. I expect most of her fans, like me, are anxiously awaiting the next installment in the Miles Vorkosigan saga. This book is excellent in its own right, but I can't help wondering if it is a sort of etude on the subject of spirituality (her invented religion is well crafted and internally cohesive, and quite interesting). If Miles is not to be a sort of Napoleon, which was my original assumption, perhaps she is going to take him in a spiritual direction. I can't wait to find out.
Has great range and a lot of features. Would recommend this router to anyone that wants a home network and use a wireless printer.
I can believe this flash drive is so simple to use and handle, it makes my life easier than before, if I need to move a file between PCs or to take some file and work in it in my house I don't need to burn a CD again. In my workplace, there are 4 more people using the SanDisk Cruzer Mini, it's fantastic.
I was VERY happy when I saw that an adapter like this existed as when I upgraded my cell phone last year the 2.5mm earsets I had were useless in the new phones 3.5mm jack. I ordered a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter but it would not work on my phone and the company even sent another but it must be something about the phone itself (HTC Incredible) but proper sets work fine. I found this and decided to give it a try as I liked the idea of using the earset over only one ear and able to make use of the quality and comfort I had in the phone earset.I can not express how great this adapter is for me. I get the comfort of my cell earset with the cleaner quality of the computer when I Skype, is just great. Going to buy another just to be sure I have a spare in case they become hard to find again as I will use this a lot and have like 5 or 6 earsets to wear out lol.
This installed and worked flawlessly in my 2002 silverado. I just removed the radio and it plugged right in the back where a cd changer would i think.The only hard part is running the wires to your ipod and securing the device, i just velcroed mine to the air duct behind the radio. Simple and easy!
These are the only headphones that actually stay on my ears without having to fuss with them throughout a workout etc.
The video and sound are the worst qualities. You must use the handset. It is full of echo when you use the speaker phone function. Although the screen is 5", the resolution is low and bad when you use the full screen. You have to shrink it to smaller screen (3") to have better veiw. I switch to use Skype video phone and it has a lot better sound and video qualities. Also, Skype is more easy to set up. No any ports need to open in your router. Just plug and set up your account.
I've had the NSLU2 for about a month. The first thing I did was to upgrade the firmware, which ended up being more painful than I thought... After downloading the latest firmware and starting the upgrade, the NSLU2 got stuck into a state where it said that the upgrade was in progress and I couldn't reboot. Stayed like this overnight. In the morning, I called LinkSys support. I happen not to have any PC's at home, only Macs, and LinkSys phone line doesn't support Macs. Doh. Anyway, they told me to reset and try again. It worked.Other than that the device is working as expected. I plugged a Seagate Barracuda 200G using an external USB enclosure, no issues at all.The documentation is a bit terse w.r.t accounts and groups. I'm a bit annoyed about the "guest" account having access to the main shared partition. It doesn't seem to fit my home usage at all, where I want the main partition to be mountable by all authenticated users belonging to a certain group (e.g. my family) , "guest" *not* included.Finally, a tip: if you're going to use "rsync" to backup files from a desktop/laptop onto an SMB partition mounted from the NSUL2, you might want to use the "-modify-window" option of rsync. Without it, I found that rsync would copy files over and over again.
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.
The SMC2208USB/ETH EZ solved a problem that I had been unable to solve for some years simply and cleanly. I have an old Mac Performa 6400 with only two PCI slots. One slot has my graphics card in it and I decided to put a combination USB/Firewire card in the other. I wanted Ethernet access also and have been trying to get it through the USB ports. (Yes, I know about the COMMII slot Ethernet card, but I have a cramped desktop and I use my computer extensively as a phone, so I need the modem.) Information on the web stated that the only OS9 compatible USB/Ethernet adapter was the discontinued Jaton XpressNet USB. I tried unsucessfully month after month to find a used XpressNet on Ebay. Finally a kind retailer responded to a help posting on a bulletin board and pointed the SMC2208USB/ETH EZ out to me. The SMC2208USB/ETH EZ, both software and hardware, installed easily and has worked well with my OS9 Mac for a number of months now with no problems. Kudos to SMC Networks!
This case is perfect for those of use who need a little extra protection. I bought this for my camera when I almost crushed it misshandling it, so I bought this and I don't have to worry about that anymore ! It has extra storage for batteries and memory cards and it fits all small cameras.
While I did not have much problems configuring it to use with the wireless network I have access to, I've watched with envy as some of my colleagues enjoyed wireless access in a much wider area than I did.Keep in mind, that &quot;open field&quot; distance on this model is only around 300feet, or about 1/3 of other products available on the market. If your wirelss network is strong, it's probably a less of a concern. But if you want to have a longer &quot;electronic leash&quot;, go ahead and buy something else.
I haven't had any problems so far with any of the discs I used with my Lite-On dvd recorder.
I just got this today and wow is it awesome. I am a huge tech geek and cant believe i went so long without one of these. One of my friends got the Harmony One recently and i fell in love with the ease of use and the macro settings. This remote while not as fancy as the "One" with its lack of a color LCD touchscreen, is still just as fantastic.If the Harmony One is considered the ferrari of remotes, then this 550 is still a porche (and not a cheapo boxter).Setup seemed complicated at first but once i stopped being dumb it was a breeze. You just need to be patient and know what you're doing and you'll too find setup to be easy. Write down all of your model numbers and be sure you know what inputs you need everthing set to.This remote is so easy to use my wife picked it up and started using it without any trouble.Right now i have my Toshiba HDTV, HDDVD player, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, DVR, and my Monoprice HDMI switch all setup. For the Wii and the playstation i set a macro to switch to the correct source, then use my PS3 remote since its bluetooth (i need to buy the RF/Bluetooth adapter for the PS3)The remote itself feels nice and solid and really looks spectacular compared to all of my other remotes.I compared this to the 880 and after reading reviews and taking advice from another one of my friends who has both the 880 and the 550 i went with this one and so far it seems to have payed off.Dont listen to all the nay sayers. If your looking for an awesome remote but dont want to shell out the dough for the Harmony One, you may have just found what you're looking for. And for $65 ish you cant really beat it.
This has come in very handy for outdoor portraits. It's easy to transport, and relatively easy to set up. I do advise using a sandbag or water jug to weight the stand down. Even if there is no wind, it can easily tip over if not balanced properly. The 5 different reflectors included are a nice bonus, even though I've only used the white and silver ones. The DVD is also nice and was helpful in not only using the reflector, but for learning other photo techniques as well. My only gripe is that this kit didn't include a carrying case.
Logitech has really nailed it with this one. Great all around and gaming mouse. Comfortable grip and thumb groove. The buttons have a nice responsive and positive feel to them, and I like the adjustable weights to get that "Just right" feel to the movement. The change on the fly sensitivity is cool, but seems a little too spaced out at 400-800-2000. I think it is adjustable to whatever you want, but I have not gotten a chance to play with those settings yet.
I had a Netgear router, connection was dropping every time. I needed to replace it with this router. The router Admin has a ton of features. Even you can make router to sleep from midnight to 6 AM. I get around 17 Mbps on LAN and around 7 MBPS on wireless. I was getting half on my previous G router.
I have been very pleased with my little recorder. I use it at work to make notes when I am too busy to write in my lab-book and then copy them later. I have never filled it completely up and usually delete messages fairly quickly. It does work well for storing a message for an extended period of time. The batteries ran low (machine indicates this) after 4 months of constant usage. I was able to make the battery switch quick and did not lose what was stored on the machine. Two things I wish it had are 1) a pause button so you could stop in the middle of a long message. (You have to start at the beginning and fast forward through it) 2) a microphone jack so you could attach a seperate microphone for recording phone conversations. Other than that I have no complaints!
What can I say, it works just fine for printers using the 56 cartridge. I've had my HP PSC combo since 2003 and it works great. Stay away from generic ink!
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.
Other reviews cover many of the fundamental quality and longevity of this headset, but I would like to speak mostly about the total lack of comfort. I have an average sized head and could not believe how incredibly tight these were. They are uncomfortable from the first moment you put them on, squeezing hard around the perimeter of your ears. After an hour-long teleconference, my ears and the tissue around them were sore and throbbing. I also had to extend the earphones all the way to get them to even cover my ears, which causd them to be tight against the top of my head as well. The sound is actually quite good and the microphone appears to work well. I had no trouble simply plugging the headset into an open USB port and waiting just a moment for Windows 7 to automatically installing the necessary drivers. Despite the good sound, clarity and ease of immediate use, the lack of comfort makes the headset a complete fail for me. One other complaint lies with the microphone positioning; I found it quite difficult to move the flex arm to a suitable location. I finally had to over-extend it beyond where I wanted and gently pull back to the desired location for best outgoing quality.
Pentax K100D SuperI like this camera, because this camera use AA battery, and built in shake reduction, and dust removeal and cost me very little.This camera do not get face detection that I like to have, and the ISO, that I like have 50.I will buy another Pentax, if they make one, with the things that I like,and for the same price.I like Pentax use AA battery for all their cameras.I have all the lens( 10 ), for Nikon, but the D40 will not drive them, so,I give up Nikon.I have all lens for Canon too( 9), I will buy Canon DSLR, as soon as the price come down. ( as long as they can drive my Canon lens.)So, I have to say good bye to my old friend( Nikon ), and keep my other old friend( Canon ), and say Hi to my new friend Pentax.
It is just a basic headset, no bells or whistles, but the sound is clear, it is light and comfortable to wear and very inexpensive. I ordered one on May 29, 2010...the cord wore out almost one year to the day. I just ordered another one. I use one at work that costs $400...oh sure it's cool and cordless and all that. This is $9.20 this time and it works all the way around. Plugs into the jack on my cordless handset and I am mobile as well. As they say, why pay more...when this works.
Quality built. Great to use on my full frame Nikon D700 DSLR. Images are clear and sharp. Resolution excellent.
I purchased the Mstand based on the good reviews here. The build quality makes it worth the cost. I looked at other stands and Some were cheap plastic and unstable, while others were just too complicated.One criticism I have is that I agree with others the angle could be better. I measure it to be about 35, but 25 or 30 would be much better. This would give users more room for adjusting the display angle. The display on the MacBook Pro does not tilt back very far, but I noticed at the Apple store that the new aluminum MacBooks open much father.All said my desk is more comfortable, and using a keyboard/mouse is a joy.
We bought this antenna as a test to see if we could HD or any stations on a spare HD LCD tv. We live in the Boston area and there are HD and regular stations available. Followed the simple instructions and this thing didn't work at all.
The refresh function is very helpful. And if you not in a hurry, just let the batteries in the charger, they will not be over-charge. No hot battery, and you can charge one/two/three or four batteries at the sametime as you wish. The Sony batteries in the package is also in good quality, and super powerful.
I just got my Bel 916 radar and so far i found it to be excellent. I guess the biggest con is it picks up alot of falses but if the sounds become annoying to you, you can always turn the volume down. Otherwise, I found this to be an excellent radar, very inexpensive, does it's job and is definitly a keeper. I would recommend this radar to anyone of my friends. Beltronics is also the best company that puts out radars.
Works as it should. I bought several to put categorized home photos on. I see no reason not to like and recommend this product.
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.
Not much to say other than when I plugged it in just to test it I still had most of it coiled up the way it came in the package. This made the color way off. I had to uncoil it and make sure that the cables were pretty well laid out and then it worked great. I am not the best critic of the picture but it looks fantastic now.
I bought these to listen to music and podcasts. They are fine for podcasts but sometimes I like to jam out a little bit... the volume on these isn't that high. Other than that I am completely satisfied, especially given the price I paid for them.
After reading all of the awful reviews, I expected to have to battle to get any pictures on this little gadget! I received this as a gift for christmas, and just now got a chance to sit down and play with it. I read the instructions and I had no problems at all! The only thing that I fumbled with for a few minutes was that if you hit "syncronize" to upload photos to your keychain, you have to close the program and reopen it to get it to be able to add additional photos. I don't know if this is normal for everyone's program, but it's not a big deal at all. Instructions specifically said not to connect the keychain until after downloading drivers and programs (and that doing so can cause permanent damage)... maybe this is what those who can't get their keychains to work did.I'm excited to put it onto my keychain! I just hope it won't get too scratched in my purse..Now I don't need to carry around photos!
Attached new monitor with this cable. Picture was 'snowy'. Got cable because is was not 'long'. Attached longer cable, picture perfect. Forget about considering this cable.
Purchased one right after they came out - have 3 corporate PC images loaded on it, and can reimage a PC in less than 5 minutes if the unit is USB 2.0 bootable. Can't say enough about it - works great!If you're a computer tech, this beats carrying around a caseful of CD's constantly - utility files are but a click away.
Indicated it would work for my Jeep, but it did not. Had to return. Thanks amazon! Usually very happy with purchas4es but this one was a dud.
The wireless revolution has seriously altered the way I work. It didn't seem like it was that big of a deal, to be able to work anywhere in the house on a laptop. And then I was home over Thanksgiving and tried my father's - it was incredible. So, soon after I had my own and I love it - I even ended up getting another one for my wife's laptop.Whether it's browsing amazon.com late at night in bed, checking morning email in the kitchen while the kids run around, or being able to set up a writing desk anywhere in the house without worrying about an accessible internet port - the airport system is awesome. Even if you only have a desktop computer it's worth it - you can to put the computer in a place where there's no internet plug, without the 40 foot cord draping your wall to connect it. All in all, a wireless system may seem extravagant, but once you have one you'll wonder how you got by without it.The airport card, along with the base station, allows you to connect several computers, even ones that don't have wireless cards in them (i.e., we have two laptops on the wireless system, and then one iMac that doesn't have an airport card is plugged directly into the base station). You can print, scan - anything - wirelessly, as long as those extra components are connected to the base station.If you have a big house and the base station won't be centrally located, you may want to look into the antenna. I have a 2500 square foot house and the base station is at one end of it. I can get access from anywhere in the house without the extra antenna, though in one or two places it's a weak signal. My father's house, on the other hand, is over 5000 square feet and the base station is at a far end - you can't even get a signal on the other side of the house. However, he purchased the antenna and the signal is now very strong wherever you are. A warning - you should make sure your airport network is password protected, especially if you get the antenna. The signal will be broadcast through half your neighborhood and if not protected, people can get on and use your airtime, clogging up your bandwidth.Make sure you get the right card! There's the airport extreme card and the regular airport card (I believe they are both compatible with either base station). Check Apple's website for direct compatibility between your computer and the two different cards. They are different sizes and will only fit in the right kind of slot.One final word - I've heard from others that certain products from Net Gear or other wireless manufacturers accomplish the same thing as the airport card and base station for much cheaper. I can't attest to the validity of this, but it might be worth looking into. I'd exercise extreme caution, since if you go with Apple products it will be covered with tech support, even if it's more expensive. And putting third party hardware in your computer will likely void the warranty on your computer.
I bought this adapter so I could connect it to my Series 2 TiVO. It connected without any issue and the TiVO recognized it as a wired connection in the networking setup. Couldn't be easier.
The perfect item for those of us that are switching from 1/4" to Speakon.Also great to keep in our "gizmo" boxes along with all the other adapters & turn-arounds that we may occasionally need
I think some of the glowing reviews are from people that sell these, they are ok at best, you might get cool shots of wildlife because it brings you close, it definately will not be high quality, cheap is cheap, please don't get one of these thinking you'll work for national geographic if you do.
I ordered this Shortwave radio and it was delivered without the AC adaptor. I tried several times to let the seller know but really can't find any information on the seller!
I ordered this item on Nov 25 and it was supposed to arrive on Dec 4. It is Dec. 26 and I cancelled the order because the website implied that the order had been shipped when in fact the it was in backorder and would have taken another 3-4 weeks to get to me. I'll give it five stars only because the other guy did. I would advise everyone to look at the satisfactory rating of the website before purcahsing from it.
I purchased these speakers with a rebate and got them for next to nothing. They have a volume and treble/bass control on the front of the right speaker as well as a button to simulate 3d sound. The right speaker also has a mic and headphone jack. The overall sound quality is a step up from unpowered standard pc speakers but it is not on par with other pc speaker systems that cost just a little bit more. If you are looking for an inexpensive upgrade from non powered speakers and can get these at a reduced price you shouldn't be dissapointed. If you are looking for good quality sound for say MP3's then look to a Altec Lansing system or other brand with seperate sub-woofer.
Not a good value. Product is thin plastic and has inferior components. As stated above the tuning dial is not digital rather old analogue tune it to your station and watch the digital display guess what station you are tuning to. It does have weather band a nice touch but not NOAA weather alert and you need to tune that in also as it is analogue as well. The AM/FM did pull in a few radio stations and offered a coaxial antenna input. The remote is CD function only! Over all sound and function is not worth the price paid. I would expect the MSRP to be @ 25.00 USD. That would be more appropriate. This one is getting RETURNED. I hear for the same price paid Kohl's Dept store has one and I have seen/heard it at a friends house and it is worth the $ less than 50. Live and Learn GPX = cheap quality and misleading advertising on the box.
Just saw this in this week's Target ad for $169.97 on clearance.As my title says,if you believe Consumer Reports they gave it their Best Buy rating and combined with the price that's all I need to go get one. See the May,2004 issue for more because I don't want to violate the No Commercial Use policy.
The is an awesome little piece of technology. Simply install the software, plug in your transmitter and receiver. Way cool remote controls all your computer music and allows playback through your expensive home stereo system.I love it. Sound quality is good. Volume is a little low than other inputs for some reason, so I do have to raise the volume more than other inputs but it sounds good.Simple to setup and use.Stylish remote drives the system, and has many useful ways of sorting and selecting music.
This was exactly what i needed. If you're for something bigger or more sturdy, this ain't for you. But if you are beginning a collection or just have a small collection, this stand is perfect. (best results for sturdiness is on a wooden/tile floor) If your collection grows beyond 90 dvd/games.bluray, simply buy another to set up next to it, or just extend the one you have.Good product, serves it's purpose.
I give this slip case as a gift and apparently it was a hit. the receiver said it was perfect....not bulky but provided good protection. they also liked that it could be carried by handles or by the shoulder strap.
Real product not fake copy. I personally recommend that you always buy Canon accessories for your Canon DSLR. Especially for things like lens caps and body caps. They work, help resale value, and just look great.
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...
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.
Item arrived looking good - for a birthday several days later. This allowed me to get a battery for it before the Bday.On Bday, it functionned pretty well - especially for first generation, but it did not want to "cut off". Tried holding the off button, lightly touching, double pressing, etc. Finally went off. By next day would not turn off at all - had to remove the battery - a little difficult because I think it is supposed to be water proof or resistant. Now comes on whenever battery is installed. I am wary of items that start out defective and have (with a fair amount of difficulty I might add) returned it.
Product was exactly as described and matched product shown in pictures. Cable is solid construction and worked perfectly. High quality without the high price of the big box stores.
I thought I was receiving a belkin cassette adapter but I didn't. I got panasonic or something. The sound quality was HORRIBLE!! It was like super fuzzy and muffled and sounded nasty. I hated using it. Plus the paper that was all over the stupid thing began to come off and was just so cheap to cost what it did. I got a better one from walgreens for $5.
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.
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
When I purchased this Zune Gear Bag, my intent was to have something that was very sturdy, would hold really a minimum of accessories, but would have the size to carry more things in the future. My son's heading off to college and my suspicious mind wanted something he could stash his 120HD in and hopefully not just leave the player laying out in the open.Whomever it was that said this is almost like a dopp kit, I agree. The outer dimensions are pretty big and the mesh pockets make stowing extras easy. So far, we have only what came with the Zune that's intended to land in the bag, but soon we'll be addingJBuds J2 Premium Hi-FI Noise Isolating Earbuds (Onyx Black)and probably additional cables. From what I can see, they'll fit comfortably.I wouldn't say it's a drawback for me, but someone with a lot of accessories wouldn't enjoy this bag and neither would someone who had plans to carry an MP3 player around all day with it.
purchased this item for new sony car stereo. no problems so far. installation a snap.
I ordered this cable to use with a laser printer I was going to order. However, I changed my mind and cancelled that order. I did however get the cable which I used on the printer I bought locally. It works fine.
I recieved this spotting scope one month ago. Even thought it is made in China (the price already implied that), the quality of the 5" optical tube is very good. The XLT coating is perfect and the focus knob is very smooth and precise. The package comes with a 6x30 erect image finder scope and a 25mm eye piece. The 25mm eye piece contributes 48X image good enough for a bright shape image for terrestial observation. The high light gathering power is excellent for me to observe the night view of Victory Harbour of Hong Kong! Simply replace with a 10mm eyepiece and you can use it as a 125X telescope to observe deep sky and the moon in great details. The image of the moon is simply impressive!This C5 is absolutely portable and easily mounted on a tripod for birds watching and photography. Remember to use a stable tripod. It is also recommended to use high quality eye piece to match with the excellent optics!
This is easily the best keyboard I've ever owned, and the mouse is right up there too. I've long wanted a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, but I've always wanted the ergonomic layout and they just haven't been common. I've also been a bit concerned about radio broadcasting my keystrokes, but it turns out (or Logitech claims at least) that the keyboard signal is encrypted (they don't say how). I've had this combo for nearly a month now, no battery changing necessary, and I knew within two days that this is going to be my favorite keyboard for years to come. FANTASTIC.
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...
My old router had limited reach, even from two rooms away. This wireless router allows me to work in any room or outside, with no reduction in service. Very dependable and great reach.
As media becomes more of a staple of our education system headphones are as common as crayola on our back to school lists. I bought these for our girls K and 2nd grade supply lists because of the great price an reviews. Unbelievably, these headphones made it through an entire year of school and have followed our girls into 1st and 3rd grade! If somehow they make it another year I will update this review but we are blown away by how durable these phones are.Pros+ Unbelievably durable, it they can survive a year with a kindergartener they can survive anything+ Sound is great for the price. Of course there are far better sounding headphones, but at less than $5 the sound is a real achievement+ Crazy good value+ Good surface area on top of band perfect for a name labelCons?- If the price climbs to $10 then I will try to come up with a con, but at this price, I can't fault these phones at allThese are great phones for the price and perfect for kids, I highly recommend them as do hundreds of other satisfied reviewers
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.
Pictures taken in High resolution are realy nice, although colors are shifted litle a bit to blue, but when you set to Low Res to spare some memory space, pictures get some unexpected and ugly artifacts on homogenous surfaces (like face for example).That's not only due to lower resolution but rather to something wrong in software resizing in camera's firmware itself.If you take HiRes and resize on you PC, everything is OK.If you want to be able to store 30+ pictures on your digital camera (you'll have to use Low Res), don't buy CL30. If you don't care how many pictures you can store before download, for less then 300$ you'll have nice 1M pixel / USB digital camera.
Amazon has still not fixed the problem identified by customer djones3 (below) in November, 2009. I just ordered this tuner, and instead of the SRH2000 they sent me the $65 SC-H1, which will not work in a typical home audio system. This is a negative review of Amazon, not this product. If you want to buy this tuner, order it from someone else.
The features on this product are very intriguing. Imagine my disappointment when the software provided with the program would not install. WinXP would not recognize the cd-rom. To make matters worse, the documentation was very poorly written and gave almost no guidance as to problem solving. Of course, there was no technical support. In fact, the only way to contact the manufacturer was by snail mail.
I like these batteries for my panasonic camera, but they are hard to find. I am glad to find them on amazon.
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.
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.
I bought the 2 GB model because the 4 GB version wasn't available yet and it had the largest flash memory of any unit that works with my Napster-To-Go subscription, so it can store the largest number of songs and color photographs. The 4 GB version is identical except for the amount of installed flash memory.Why did I choose a flash memory based MP3 player? Napster-To-Go compatible hard drive models with much larger storage capacity abound, but I figure they'll break prematurely because they use a hard drive that can't withstand much jogging, accidental bumping or dropping.I bought two of these players plus the separately sold AC wall charger, and attached one of them to the wall charger for 6 hours, while I attached the other one to a USB port on my PC to charge it for 6 hours.At the end of 6 hours, the unit attached to the PC was fine until I unplugged it, then it went comatose and would not even revive when the reset button was pushed several times. I had to exchange it for a replacement unit just two days after buying it.The unit attached to the wall charger was fine, and I went on to load it up with music using my Napster-To-Go subscription. That was fine until 2 weeks later, when my wife charged it on a PC using the USB cable. After charging and disconnecting from the PC, it too went comatose.This time I was able to revive it by pushing the reset button.Then I took a look at the other unit, which had been charging on the AC wall charger. It had also gone comatose, and I was able to revive it by pushing its reset button.The reset button is inside a tiny hole on the left edge of this unit. You can find it by following the thin groove that's below the screen all the way to the left edge of the unit, where you'll find it on the side. The picture in the manual does NOT accurately depict its location.The hole leading to the reset button is very, very small. The instructions say to penetrate that hole with a pin.I used the sharp end of a safety pin to do this. When the pin is inserted, it's quite easy to miss the reset button unless the pin is inserted at exactly the right angle. You'll know it's not at the right angle if you don't feel that you're pushing on a pad with a spring behind it when you reset the unit. That pad travels a short distance until it's stopped by a control surface inside the unit; that's when you know it has been reset.The reset system should be redesigned so that it doesn't depend on the angle you insert the pin to work. I suspect that the first unit I returned could have been reset if I had known that you have to insert the pin at just the right angle to do it. Since I didn't know, my several attempts to reset it were not successful.Resetting the unit is akin to rebooting a PC: it revives it when the internal software (called "firmware") has frozen by restarting the software. It does not erase your songs or photos.Make no mistake: this MP3 player looks, feels and works beautifully. However, since the firmware is newly designed, it appears to have bugs relating to disconnecting it from USB or charger power that cause it to freeze, and the reset button is a little hard to use if you don't know about the things I described above that could cause you to be unable to reset it. You may just end up with a unit that's frozen and not be able to reset it.It needs to be a little more user friendly than that. Hopefully a future firmware update will be available that will lower the occurrence of the unit locking up (freezing), especially when disconnecting from a USB port or AC charger after recharging it. As another user noted, the "safe disconnect" icon is often times not even in the system tray.If you don't subscribe to Napster-To-Go, your options to get content for your MP3 player are to transfer your favorite songs from CDs you own to your hard disk ("ripping the songs"), or purchase songs one track or album at a time, at a price ranging from 88 to 99 cents per song from Napster, Rhapsody or WalMart.You can also download books you want to listen to (such as best sellers and classics) or "podcasts" (your favorite newspapers read aloud, or your favorite radio programs like NPR) from a plethora of sites (like NetLibrary or Audible) that make these available, onto your computer's hard drive. Now you can listen to your music, audible books and podcasts over your PC loudspeakers while sitting at your PC.Then you can transfer your songs, audible books and podcasts from the hard drive of your PC to your MP3 player(s). This enables you to take your MP3 player with you to enjoy listening in your car, in your office, while jogging or working out at the gym, while shopping, or at the pool or the beach to hear your music, audible books and podcasts anywhere.
Awesome value for the price, bass bumps, speakers are all decent. Dont expect this to be studio quality, but for gaming, movies, and music, this is a great buy for any highschool or college student. I had these for a while, dropped the speakers a bunch, still worked, ended up blowing 2 of the speakers after 2 years, and the bass broke the glass it was stting on. Pretty much a badge of honor. Now that I am getting older, pockets getting deeper, and ears becoming more refined, I will be investing in a higher quality set of speakers. But when I had these, it was a good time.
This isn't as good as other options for cameras with removable lenses, but is a good choice for fixed lens cameras, and works pretty well. It takes a little work to get it lined up. It needs to be as close as possible to get a fuller frame photo (this also depends on the eye relief distance of the lens). There is some danger if you use a camera with a lens that extends. If you attach the camera too closely, allowing the camera lens to extend into the telescope lens, the lens is blocked from fully extending and this can damage certain cameras. All that being said, it does do a fairly good job, and gives the option of using a telescope as a lens.
Being a student and having to work to buy this kind of things, I searched for different options for an MP3 player. After reading reviews from dozens of players, I finally decided for the SL-CT710 by Panasonic, which seemed to be the best option. And now I can say I made the best decision to acquire it; I got exactly what I expected:-Amazing sound quality, the best quality anyone can expect. The equalizer settings work well. The volume output is good enough, even for a loud envirnoment (playing audio tracks or MP3 files). And really, it does not skip.-The rectangular NiCd rechargeable batteries last for days and days. You may use either the rechargeable batteries or the external tube for AA batteries, or both.-It can play MP3 files from different encoding sources, even my really old files from more than 5 years ago.-Reads a CD full of MP3's so fast, ready to play in a matter of seconds.-Really light and sleek design, better than what I was expecting when I ordered it!-The remote control works amazing, easy to use, also with different display settings (Album, artist, file name, song title, just whatever you may want to read). It's great when carrying the player on your backpack and using it at night (good backlight).About the pause function: Pressing the Play/Stop button once pauses the track. To continue playing again, press Play/Stop once more.This is the list of the minor flaws that The SL-CT710 presents:-Cannot search forward or backward within an MP3 track.-No software for managing MP3 music files.-Cannot play unfinalized MP3 discs.-The included heaphones are terrible. You must buy a separate set of headphones along with this player.I gave it 5 stars because I do not care or do not need any of those features. And for all the previous reasons, this player is outstanding, the best one you might buy. It's worth the price. I absolutely recommend it.
The e740 is an overall excellent choice for anyone interested in a PDA. There are only a few drawbacks such as a poorly placed audio recording button and the fact that no extra software is included.
The speakers sound good, but there is no seperate control to turn the bass down. It is set way too high and I can't find any software controls to turn it down a bit. I have seen some pretty [inexpensive] 3-piece speakers, but they always have a control for the woofer, this set assumes that you want too much bass.I wouldn't recommend it.
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.
This is my second Garmin GPS. The first was an IQ 360 pda / gps. Never used the pda but the gps while complicated, was excellent. The old one came with an encyclopedia owners manual. The new, hardly any instruction whatsoever as this unit is so-o-o easy to figure out. My only question: What's "Traffic Ready"?
I needed a tele lens to complement my D50 purchase.A didn't want to spend too much money on it but I needed one that a least matched my Lumix FZ10 in sharpness.This certainly did and the VR really works, I am able to take sharp pictures up to 1/40.My d50 flies on 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.
The Verbatim LightScribe Cd arrived very timely and worked as I expected. Well worth the money.
My original batteries died and I bought this for replacement. This battery will not charge. Waste of my money and time.
I'm used to breaking portable dvd players so im used to buying cheap ones. I was shocked to find that this one still isnt broken (i know i just jinxed myself) its very sturdy and doesnt feel cheap in the slightest. i was also shocked to find it had so many options and such a crisp clear picture (great on movies full of special effects ). the battery charges fast (sometimes faster then it takes to kill it) the only downside is that the battery lasts about 2.5 hours which is fine for most movies but cuts out on anything longer and the
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!!!
Not having much confidence in Memorex products, I decided to read through all the helpful reviews on this site before I decided to open the package. So, taking everyone's feedback into consideration, I thought it was worth opening to see if I had the &quot;Suffix A&quot; version. GREAT, I did! I was really looking forward to listening to all my CDR's and MP3's in the car now. Plated up the new Aimee Mann, plugged the power jack into the lighter, slid the cassette adapter into the player and backed out of the driveway.Skip. Music. Skip. Skip.What's this?I have the &quot;Suffix A&quot; version, this shouldn't be happening. Tried an MP3 CD, same thing.My assessment- This thing doesn't like to ride in the car, plus it doesn't like the cold. I left it in a cold car overnight and tried to fire the unit up in the morning and it wouldn't even power up. Thinking it might not be able to brave the elements, I waited to tried it again when the cabin of the car got nice and toasty. It ran, but it skipped wildly, clicked and skipped some more. Sure, it will play 98% of the music without skipping, it's that annoying 2% that's forcing me to return it.When powered in the home by electricity or walking with batteries powering the unit, MP3's and CDR's work fine. Not one skip- even when provoked!It could be the power adapter for the car or it could be the cassette adapter. I've experimented jostling around both with little success in getting the unit to skip. Maybe it's one of the terminals inside the unit, I don't know. What i do know though, is it's time for it to go back.I purchased this unit primarily to sit shotgun as I drove to and from work. It's failed the test miserably. Even as I sat idle at a stoplight it skipped on occasion. Something hasn't been perfected with this unit yet. It's a great idea whose time has come, but it still has bugs.My suggestion to those who are considering purchasing this unit:* Look for the &quot;Suffix A &quot; sticker.* If you don't plan on using it in your car- KEEP IT!* Use the advice of the other reviewers when it comes to setting up your MP3's files and you'll be fine.* As far as the other little nits about backlighting, buttons and instructions, don't let that affect your decision. All that stuff is minor unless you want to wait for other manufacturers or other models to surface.Bottom line- you should be able to hear the music the way it was meant to be heard! If I want to hear music skip, I'll pull out my collection of '45's.
Great product.I bought this along with my camera around 7 months back and still its working very well. The included batteries are still holding up for days. Its not a "Rapid charger" but if you have an extra set of batteries, this is the best charger for the price.
It just doesn't work. I paid $100 for it, it literally works 20% of the time. I have been on with Linksys support for a total of about 10 hours over the last 3 months (with an additional 10 hours of my time alone). They have told me TWICE that it must be defective and to exchange it. Which I did. Still the same problems (multiple ones)... after THREE units. They don't return phone calls, don't respond to emails, pass you off to another agent after spending an hour with one, without getting the new agent up to speed. It is just a piece of junk and the support line is total useless bull. Save your money and get an iPod and docking station. Don't even spend a buck on this.
Good product, works exactly as advertised. It saves my electric rate so I guess they have changed the product. Very happy with it just haven't had enough time to really use it.
Glad I purchased this item. Just what I needed. I like the fact that I have the screen higher to work more comfortable.
I have been dealing with these for the last year and my hair is turning gray. The signal pops every minute or two, the sound quality is sub-par, the noise is loud. Spend an extra hundred and get something that will work.
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.
All in all, I am very happy with this lens.I own a Nikon D40x, and up to now I've shot with the kit 18-55mm, the Nikon 50mm f1.8, and Nikon's 55-200mm. I've been getting more and more into nature photography, and the limits of the 55-200 were annoying me, both in terms of auto focus speed and zoom. I thought long and hard about what to do, though. The 70-300mm is an obvious choice, but I also thought I might want to put my money into Nikon's legendary 18-200mm. I figured that 300mm isn't really sufficient for nature (specifically bird) photography anyway, so maybe I should wait and save (for years, probably) until I can afford a $1k+ 2.8 telephoto.Obviously, I eventually decided to go for the 70-300mm. I did so because reviews are generally positive and because in the field of choices, it was the only telephoto lens I could afford that really made sense. There are lenses from Tamron and Sigma that reach this focal length, but the usually lack either an internal focus motor (which I need on my D40x) or VR (which I personally need because I usually shoot without a tripod). One thing that I was also ecited about was simply owning a lens from a class above the 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses, which the 70-300mm lens is.The 70-300mm exceeds the 55-200mm in more ways than the obvious increase in focal length. Images are remarkably sharper and colorful through this lens. It's a subtle thing, but I'm much more often impressed by the saturation and contrast of the photos I get from the 70-300mm than I ever was with the 55-200mm (This may be in part because the 70-300mm is corrected for 35mm cameras, whereas my D40x has a sensor smaller than 35mm. Because of this, some of the outer portion of the lens, where optical problems are more common, are outside of the my camera's frame). I would be pained to go back.Using this lens is also much more pleasurable than using the 55-200mm. The build quality feels much more solid and rugged, the focus ring is a true grip ring and not the dinky thing on the end of the 55-200mm's barrel. The lens does not creep, which is nice for me because I like to go out romping on foot with the camera strap over my shoulder. The lens stays put.Autofocus is really fast compared to the 55-200mm. A faster lens would do better, but for the amount of light that this lens takes in, it does a stellar job. It's also quieter than the 55-200mm.One difficulty I have had with this lens in comparison to the 55-200mm is that it is much heavier. It's not uncomfortable to walk around with, but hand held shots are a little more unsteady for me due to this extra weight. My arms will get used to it in time. :)So, if you are looking for a solid telephoto lens that is relatively affordable but still a step up from the bargain 55-200mm lens, this is a great choice. If I had bought a Sigma or Tamron I would probably be feeling some remorse about giving up on the great build and features of this lens. If I had bought the 18-200 I'm sure I would appreciate the do-almost-anything convenience of it, but I would have spend even more money than I did on the 70-300mm for the same focal length range I already had in my two kit lenses.One last thing to mention is the speed of this lens. It's not super fast by any means. I have to actively think about light levels and ISO in a way that I might not if I had a faster lens. But of course this is good practice anyway. I miss some shots because of low light, but this is really just a matter of how much money I can afford to spend on a lens. I wouldn't fault this one for not being a 2.8.Ideally, I would have the 18-200mm lens and a really nice 2.8 telephoto at 400+mm, but until the day that I have that kind of money, I'm very happy with the 70-300mm.
These in-ear headphones are excellent. I like to be able to feel the "punch" in the music, and these really deliver. The bass is strong, but tight, and does not distort the sound. They fit very well and I can get a good seal. I only have one quibble; I first bought these in 2005 and after almost a couple of years, one of the wires became defective and so I could only receive sound in one of the earphones. After I notified Ultimate Ears and sent them back, they sent me a new set free of charge. As such, I am very happy with the customer service.
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.
el producto es muy bueno, el &uacute;nico detalle es que el cable usb que posee es muy corto.. Pero todo lo dem&aacute;s es perfecto..
This unit is great!!! I have a Dell Axim X5, and most cards do not work with my Axim..But this card.. right out of the box I was searching the web in a matter of minutes. Accessing Wi-Fi HotSpots.. and having a great time.. If you can find it (I understand it's been discontinued) get it. It might cost a little more than most compact flash cards... but it is well worth the money. You won't be disappointed. I just don't understand why they discontinued this item. The installation Cd is easy to follow..1-2-3 and you're installed.
I purchased this for my trusty Canon S5. Works fine. Feels a lot more rugged than the plastic canon adapter which I also have & is cracked. Threads were clean, no problem with filters. Not much else to say, works fine. The black is darker than the camera body, but I dont really care.
the software loaded and the product worked. That's as good as it gets.Pete
Echoing several reviewers of the LNS3241D, I too held out on taking the HD plunge until purchasing this item. Simply put, I was waiting for: a) a more digestable price point for an HD set, and b) better functionality than earlier HD models. The Samsung LSN3241D certainly delivers on both accounts.Picture-wise, the LNS3241D is a stunner. Comparing nearly 10 similar units at a local Best Buy left the LNS3241D as the clear (pun intended) winner in this area. The 3000:1 contrast ratio goes a long way over competitors in the 700:1 and 800:1 range. Brightness and color spectrum contrasts are clear, in-program text a pleasure on the eyes (a must for sports programming). Related and for what its worth, I did not, however, perceive any immediate difference between Samsung's 3000:1 and 4000:1 contrast ratio sets (despite significant price point disparities.Warning: to truly maximize this unit, be prepared to spend hundreds dollars more on a TDMI cable. This expense + a wall mounting bracket (another $60-100 tab), however, proved well worth the money for HD programming (via Time Warner Cable with an TDMI output on their box). Only a few weeks in I admittedly and already feel deprived on standard programming channels, although 1080i mode gives these channels a nice boost.Audio in HD programming -- thanks to the TDMI cable -- is likewise crisp and rich. Worth noting, however, is that at 1/3rd volume levels some popping occurs through the TV's speakers. The much lauded Samsung sound system is solid but no Sony WEGA technology in this area (arguably the WEGA line's greatest asset).Second, the LNS3241D -- via a Time Warner, Scientific Atlanta HD DVR cable box -- has one critical flaw worth noting: it is incapable of intelligently resizing standard programming into widescreen. Be prepared to watch these channels in standard squares (vs. widescreen) with black bars sorrounding the frame. Zooming into widescreen mode (to overcome this flaw) distorts the picture, not recommended for detail-phobics [such as myself].Putting these flaws into perspective, however, the LNS3241D is a steal from a price versus feature perspective. Sharp (beautiful picture) and Magnavox (nice all-around set) units can be had at comparitive price points, but both lack the functionality, technological compatibility, and quality control Samsung offers. This is not to say I wouldn't have loved a Sony WEGA; simply not worth -- in my opinion -- the 20-30% higher base price for this line.The subject header says it all for me. At this price and for my needs -- a mid-range, robust HD set -- the LNS3241D is a winner.
I needed two DVI cables for a dual monitor setup on a machine I use almost exclusively for programming tasks and basic tasks (Internet, Quicken, word processing, etc). These cables were cheap, and fit the bill perfectly.
This lens cleaning pen works fine. The only thing I would change about it is thge size which would be much better if it were smaller to fit into smaller camera cases.
The speaker system is a low cost alternative, and delivers on its promises. Amazon delivered in a timely manner, and the product was well packaged. I enjoy watching streaming movies on my pc monitor, and with the speakers, at last, I can hear the audio across the room.I tried the speakers on the patio, away from the base, and that seems to work as well. Before purchasing, I had read the bad review someone had posted here, and when I got my set, and read the instructions, it was obvious the reviewer had NOT read them, and was pushing the product to limits for which it was never designed. The system does NOT replace the higher cost wireless entertainment audio system, but for people with simpler requirments, and limited budgets - it works just fine.
This is a great product. It is simple to use and extremely helpful. I purchased it for my wife who thanks me everytime she uses it, which includes short and long trips. The time to destination feature is very acurate and the directions are too. I was a bit sceptical when I bought it as other brands I had encountered had left me disappointed, but this is well worth the money simply by avoiding any fights on a roadtrip about stopping to ask directions!Bottom line, it's easy to use, aquires the sattelites in a minute or less when starting, works with included power cord or batteries, good sound/ screen, will find coffee/retraunts, hotels, gas, etc., etc...
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.
Great to have it.Its more than just computer speaker, you can enjoy the movie with same sound experience as of any good home theater!!!Loud and crisp sound at full intensity also, you will not miss a single beat of music.
These headphones are awesome I got my first pair as a Christmas gift 6 years ago!?! I use them frequently (and was able to get replacement pads from Koss a few year after (when the originals were all ruined (I think they came with 8 pair)) they finally gave out a couple months ago (quite durrable)... I'm getting a replacement pair & I will be SO happy when they arrive!!!The best part is that they block out sound! Great for commuting & especially air travel (you get the movie for free too!! because they are the same standard plug as the rentals) and you don't have to hear a thing ~ even blocks out crying babies (sigh)... of course this isn't good if you are using them when cycling, running or walking around vehicular traffic ~ I wouldn't use then in those cases ~ too dangerous!!!
You'll be guaranteed disappointment if you waste your money on this item. I know.I purchased this unit new, and it worked great for 14 months. I recorded both CDs and my piano playing (mics right into the back of the Philips unit) for family and it was flawless. I'm not sure what the deal is with other reviews about non-Philips CD-Rs, but Memorex CDs worked fine in my Philips unit.The problem is that two months out of warranty, the CD-R module went bad. I mean really bad, to the tune of $641 and $617 as the two estimates to fix it. Unit won't record, won't playback on one side, and now is a very expensive single-CD player. Would you pay twice as much as new to get it fixed? Neither would I.After discussions with other CD-RW owners, there are clearly better options out there; read other reviews. . .but if you choose to purchase this item, you will be hoping it's not one of the many many lemons that Philips has issued.Let the buyer beware!
I am a proud owner of a 30 GB ipod Video and so far its been great. Its not too big so it can be carried w/o any problems. The ear piece is nice and can get really loud. If your like me and own 100+ CD's and can not live with out them than this is for you. I put 9 GB of music in the first 2 weeks i had it. I really havent used the video but i will - ive been told you have to download a program that converts your videos so i will do that soon.I have found iTunes to be really useful and easy to use. I am organized as it is and already had the songs on my computer organized and they transferred like that to my iPod.One thing i found was that - when i first got it my brother placed 5GB of songs from his iTunes to my iPod, when i went to install iTunes on my computer and hooked up my iPod - it said it had to replace the songs in my iPod for my iTunes songs which was zero, so it cleared them and loaded the songs i placed. JUST a few days ago i was charging my iPod thru my usb port on my laptop and found that the songs my brother put on my iPod are still there and can be played on my computer, but not on my iPod - infact my iPod doesnt even read the songs. Besides that it works fine and have had zero problems with it.The only thing is that the battery life lasts up to 3-4 hours. The advertised 14 hours is only for standby battery life which it can do for about 10 hours.
I like this product and I believe it is helping the pain in my hand. I also purchased, for work, the cordless model. The trackball on the cordless model is stiffer and difficult to roll fast. I have two corded models and each has a ball that I can spin in a short stroke to reach the top of the screen. I had a trackball mouse many years ago and I am glad to have one again. I recommend this to anyone who has problems with their hand. I will have to purchase a gel pad to ease the pressure from the desk surface, but the mouse is great. I searched the internet and Amazon had the best price at the time of purchase.
This works very well on a Mac - plug and play. It is very helpful for entering data in a spreadsheet for a laptop.
I bought this camera with the easy share dock. It is so easy to use and good quality pictures. With the software any poor pictures can be corrected. I had a Sony digital camera which was much harder to use. This camera with the dock is made for the novice user. I have windows ME and I ran the CD software and was downloading pictures within 5 minutes with one button to push. Love it and will use the heck out of it. Would advise anyone to get this and the dock. For the money, the camera takes good pictures and with extra memory can hold lots of pictures. I have 64 memory which holds 72 pictures plus the internal memory can hold 23 I believe.
I've taken 1000's of shots with this tiny little camera and love them. I've bought the 2100 as gifts for everyone in my wedding party. The camera is awesome.(...) Nikon issued a firmware update that fixes the battery life issue. I called Nikon and they recommended using the Nikon NIMH batteries or a disposable CRV3 battery, not the ones he was having trouble with.This camera is so easy and so much fun. The scene assist is a blast.I wouldn't trade it for any other camera out there. I've been a Nikon person before, I looked at all the print samples and this one is better than many of the 5 Megapixel cameras out there...
Purchased two 30g Ipods for wife and grandaughter. Both are enjoying them.Sound is great even from earbuds that are supplied.Case that they supply sucks.Expect to purchase another case.Purchased Apple Care Protection to play it safe,this covers battery and other problems and unlimited phone help for 2 years.Feels like quality product.Does not have FM tuner,or recording,I bought it to play music and it does it very well.It can play photos and video have not tried it yet.If you want the best buy it.
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've had this less than a year, and so far I'm happy with it. However, I was happy with my previous all-in-one (an Epson) until the ink jets clogged after a year of use, so I'm still waiting to see how this one holds up. At least the ink isn't as expensive as some, and it appears the print heads can be replaced if it ever becomes necessary. I like having a paper feed under the printer so I can stick it in a cabinet and not have paper sticking out. I use the duplex printing (printing both sides) quite a lot. Changing ink is simplicity itself. The quality of the printing has been fine, but then I have never had problems with print quality on other printers.
This is the best computer I have ever owned. Before purchasing this laptop I was concerned about migrating my photos, email, documents etc. from my old Windows machine, but to my surprise, after using the easy setup wizard that automatically found my Linksys wireless router and my home network, I was able to access my old PC and copy all my files over the network. After the easy setup I found I really enjoy using the Leopard OS. It is a very intuitive and user friendly interface. The laptop itself is well designed and very responsive. The keyboard is without a doubt the best laptop keyboard I have ever used.
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.
For the money, this is an incredible buy. Is it a high fidelity boombox comparable to B&O or Bose? Of course not. However, the sound is quite acceptable, especially if you like the "juke box" sound with heavy emphasis on base, and all of my friends practically fell out of their chairs when I told them the price. Usually, you get what you pay for, but in this case, you get a whole lot more.
For those of us who are challenged with the gadgets of today, this machine could not be any simpler to use. A great buy compared to some of the others out there.
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.
The probes should stay out of the kitchen, 'cuz they can't stand the heat. They will change resistance from several ohms causing them to be off 50 degrees to a dead short causing a "HHH" reading on the display. The last probe failed the first time used in the first few minuets. The cables need to be shielded from heat better or used in the re-fridge. The temp value does not scroll up and down, just up. The on switch is hidden behind the battery door. Maybe minor inconveniences but should be addressed.
To be short it is crap. I got this and FELLOWES GEL FLEX Rest....Fellowes is the real deal with a good amount of gel. This, when I press it, it feels like an air filled piece of garbage, seriously. I don't know why I bought two wrist pads either, got shopping crazy. I'll probably keep this and use it at school, but it doesn't do much for my wrist pains. Just not cushiony enough.Get Fellowes, the gel pad and quality overall is significantly better. Just seems like they actually used gel and a decent amount of it.This is still usable, but if you have serious wrist pains and you use the pc a lot, skip this. Why buy something that barely helps you?
These speakers are just right when I travel because they are quite compact and are a one-piece unit without any wires other than the connection to the ipod (and the included a.c. connection, though it also uses batteries). The sound is excellent for its size. It's easy to toss this into the suitcase for trips.
I just got my mojo in today and after 3 other mp3 players i was praying that this one just wouldnt skip while sitting on a damn desk. I got 10x more than i was hoping and i recommend this player to anyone looking for a decent mp3 cd player
Okay, here's the sitch. I received my Kodak Easyshare One 4MP Digital Camera yesterday (December 12, 2007). When I got it, the box was heavy as hell so I was like Kodak is not playing this time. I currently have and use a Kodak Z760 which is 6 MP and 5x optical/digital zoom. So I charged the battery and got it ready to play with it. It came with two batteries, wi-fi card, 1GB SD card, a REAL tan leather case, dock insert, stylus, manuals, and cables. The camera was at the bottom. I pulled it out and started reviewing it. From first glance, it was gorgeous!! Elegant two-tone silver finish and this ivory-type material on the inside of the touchscreen. The buttons were chrome and there were several different green lights and switches on it. The screen was so vivid and clear and I was even able to see it perfectly outside without having to squint.I do photography on the side, so I wanted something with a decent amount of megapixels but not so much to oversaturate my computers memory and not too little to desaturate the picture when developed. 4MP is a good choice, because even though you can really print up 8x11 with these, if you have interpolation software or can enhance photos like I do, then I can make prints up to 11x14. Anyway, the features took a while to get used to. Being my other camera was 3 years old it lacked alot of the features the new Easyshare had. The Wi-Fi is a beast!!!! You set it once and forget it. If you leave and come back home it will recognize your wireless settings and simply continue use with the closest receiver. To use Wi-Fi simply pop the Wi-Fi card up and search for signals.The cropping software and and multi-zone features were really good. Letting you focus on a single object and zooming in on it without losing pixelation is perfect. There are many different modes to choose from and settings. I really like Exposure features which let you choose how you would like your picture to look--it have 100, 200, and 400, and automatic exposure levels with light level brightness and automatic white balance.Some may think the camera is a bit heavy but I love the way it feels in my hands and the swivel touchscreen is great for videos with very good sound. The video uses MPEG-4 so you can easily place your crazy videos or reviews on You Tube, Amazon, etc without compromising video quality. I transferred some videos to my computer and they were pretty clear for a digital camera. The sound quality is great and I didnt have problems with echoing or background noise (was watching the Dallas game in Surround Sound and still couldnt hear anything)I got a really good deal on the camera, way cheaper than 249 but I would say that is a good price for a camera with as many features and a name as reputable as Kodak.In a nutshell: Great camera, wonderful features, only Wi-Fi capability in digital camera industry, beautiful looks, great touchscreen, easy user interface, many options. The only thing I would like to see are new colors and dual flash with maybe two lenses (regular and panoramic mode). I cant wait for the Easyshare 2... Happy Holidays!!!
This had good reviews, and I have a good concept of Belkin products, not to pricy and good quality. this cable is thin. When I first saw that I figure no problem as long as it performs well. When connected to my 17" Dell lcd monitor, picture was very poor. I'm sending it back.
That's the biggest difference in this PDA compared to others out there. One thing I will say is that when you hear the word Sony, you definitely think of high quality. I have loved Sony since the first PlayStation came out. The Cli&eacute; is no exception. It has a lot of space, the case is a little wasting, because I broke that within a month of purchasing mine. Be sure to buy a sturdy case for your PDA, no matter the model.
I have owned it for about 5 months. it worked perfectly. All of a sudden the 515 stopped recognizing the connection to the PC and it used to freeze. Some times it just has the green light on and the screen is dead. palm is not addressing the issues pertaining to this nature of problems the right way. Hard or soft resets of the 515 provided no relief. SUDS and GLC are two issues to look for.I paid ($$$) and it was a waste. I'd advise prospective buyers to make a wise choice by reading about the problems on the web before one plunges for the purchase.
I've had many mice over the years... seen 'em all, used 'em all. Switched to trackballs perhaps a decade ago and haven't gone back. That said, here's a 250,000 mile review of my Trackman cordless.First and foremost, let me say: I have no idea how long I've been using this. The labels have all disappeared, as have much of the silver finish on the top. If memory serves, I got it when it was a 'new' product - 2003 sounds about right, though it may have been a year or so earlier. Folks - this mouse is a tank. The abuse it's suffered at my hands is shocking: frequent drops onto concrete and wood floors, dust, smoke, you name it. In fact, on 5 separate occasions I've launched it - hard - at drywall across the room (hey, Windows can do that to you!). STILL TICKIN'! I can't say enough about it - this baby is built to take a beating. For those of you who are tired of "disposable" peripherals and planned obsolescence, this mouse is a dream.As for the learning curve: this mouse never gave me any issues, but my precious mouse was another index-finger trackball, so take that with a grain of salt. Precision and responsiveness is quite good, and the mappable buttons are extremely useful (I have swapped the primary and secondary buttons, which works great for me, but seems to confound anyone else who uses my mouse).In fact, that's the only real issue - expect alot of groaning and mumbling if anyone else needs to use this mouse. Friends and family members, 5+ years later, still cannot fathom it, and their attempts at usage are generally quite comical (watching the cursor limp and zigzag all over the screen, not to mention the swapped buttons that I employ never gets old).All that said - there really aren't many options out there for trackballs (and even less for cordless ones). The fact that this one is the best (in my opinion) isn't shocking, in light of the niche market - what is surprising is that, after a half decade nobody else has come remotely close to challenging it (and that includes Logitech).
These work well. For the amount I paid for them ($5) I would definitely recommend them.
Poor design; cheaply made. I didn't even bother to return it since I'd thrown away the packaging. NEVER will buy another Revlon product again.
Well made bag with all metal hooks. Generous padings all around.I'm a hobbiest photographer, I don't have that much gear to go around with. The main compartment of the bag is an exact fit for my 550D with lens and lens cap on (17-40mm f4 L). Front compartment fits lens back cap, camera body cap, 2x AA flash light. I managed to squeeze in a lens cleaning pen. The charger, my 50mm f1.8 lens, laptop and tripod goes in my backpack. For $25 bucks this bag is very well made, just wish it were a little bigger.
I am very happy with the entire process of searching, buying and receiving this Case Logic item at a great price and with a timely delivery too!Thank you!
Replacement works just like &#34;new&#34; Needed for my old phones and they work just as advertised. like the idea of uniden product not a knock off.
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.
Great SD card. Ordered from Amazon and got it in three days. The card is fast. Great for shooting continuous mode on your digital camera due to the fast read and write time. Would not buy any other SD card for digital camera other than this one.
This is some crap! I plug it in and charge my phone with it but it does not actively charge my phone. Cheap crap!
I cannot recommend this product. Although it looks great on paper -- every port supports PoE *and* 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet -- it is seriously crippled by extraordinarily buggy firmware. The web management interface is so broken as to be useless; you should essentially treat this device as though it were an unmanaged switch (ie., no VLANs, no ACLs, etc) and consider the price you will pay accordingly.The unit has three small, high speed fans that are much too noisy for use in a home except perhaps in a garage, but I have been unable to find any comparable units that don't also have multiple fans.Installing the latest firmware did not help. It helped a little to have half a dozen different web browsers on my computer (Safari, Opera, Firefox, Seamonkey, Camino, Chrome) as some management webpages might render on Opera but not Firefox, and others might render on Chrome but not Opera, and so on. But I kept running into a few pages that would not render or behave properly on ANY browser. E.g., my attempt to set up a VLAN ran into a brick wall as clicking the "apply" button had no effect on any browser I tried.I sent one page to an online HTML verification service and got dozens of HTML protocol violations. That probably explains the rendering problems and the inconsistent results among browsers.I should have shipped this piece of junk back for a refund while I could, but I foolishly believed that Netgear wouldn't let such buggy firmware go unfixed for very long. I was wrong.
When I received the cable the pins and connectors were pretty beat up. I wasn't able to plug either end into a DVI port. Had to take needle nose pliers and unbend a lot of metal. Cable works fine though now that I fixed the pins.
This bag is perfect for my Canon EOS Rebel T1i but it will fit any similarly sized digital SLR camera. The bag holds all the accessories I need when I take my camera along wherever I'm headed yet is small enough so that it's not a nuisance to carry. If you're looking for a bag that can carry everything including multiple lenses, this is not the one, but it is perfect for outings because it can carry what you need. I especially like the fact that it can fit my camera's owner's manual, which is great because I can always reference the manual on the fly as I'm shooting. For the price, I consider this a great value!
The Mini-SD has performed well for me. I have had no issues with it whatsoever. However, the SD adapter has a serious flaw. The lock switch is flimsy and always registered as locked regardless of the position. Thus, initially I could not write to it with my computer SD writer. Fortunately, I googled a solution. By placing a small piece of scotch tape over the switch while in the unlocked position, the adapter now allows writes to the mini-SD.In my opinion, the lock switch really is not needed, and I wouldn't miss it.
We have had this clock on our pool patio, under cover but in the sun, in Florida, for eight years and it's still ticking.The hygrometer stopped working but the thermometer is fine and the clock keeps perfect time, even changing itself on schedule at DST.The clock face has started to delaminate away from the base and the pewter frame has begun to rust, thus my search here today. Eight years in the FL sun is pretty good in our estimation.
I bought this camera and returned it almost immediately when I found out that it uses a new format of memory chip. I have invested in lots of "compact flash" cards which work with older Kodak digital cameras and are available cheap online at Amazon. But now Kodak's new format is an overpriced, only slightly smaller chip that - what a surprise - isn't available from third parties. Kodak should not take advantage of loyal customers this way. - signed, Robertson Adams, Miami, Fla.
Very comfortable fit.However, the cord is about 12 inches too long and tends to catch on things as you walk around.Shorten the cord and this would be 5 stars.
I bought the E100 a few days ago and I am very satified with the functionality of this product. Unlike palm pilot which is good for mainly storing contact information and todo list, I can do a whole lot more with the E100. There are tons of CE shareware available from download.com and zdnet. I have installed the MP3 player, Microsoft map, a picture viewer, and the AudiblePlayer. Very impressed with the audio, video, and its expandibility. I did have to struggle a little to import my palm pilot data to the E100. Casio has a third party program in their support page which allows you to do this through Microsoft Outlook (97, 98, or 2000). Telephone support was very good. I called Casio 3 times during the day and I was able to get a live person within 2 - 5 minutes. Buy a 16 MB Flash. It is well worth it. I am putting my palm pilot on the shelve.
Cloudy defective backlit panel--sometimes called "mura effect"I would encourage anyone who is contemplating purchasing the Sony KDL-XBR2, XBR3 in either 40" or 46" to reconsider for the time being. The percentage of consumers who have purchased this HDTV and have reported the above problem ranges now from 69.85 to 90 percent. Perhaps, this may explain why the online and retail price has steadily fallen at a rate of almost $100.00 every 2-3 weeks.The clouding backlight issue is primarily visible in low-light conditions, e.g. when watching darker scenes.Sony now acknowledges that they have received some complaints. However, their response has been to send consumers a printed guide with instructions to optimize the picture quality. The fundamental flaw has not been addressed. Some "blue ribbon" technical support and repair service personnel who have made home-visits have characterized the effect as "normal."I would suggest further that one type in the words "Sony XBR clouds" on Google. The AVS forum has been particularly helfpul.
I had an older Salad Shooter (literally right after they came out, a LONG time ago). I loved it, but it bogged down. This is a more heavy duty model and it shreds potatoes easily!!!I would highly recommend this model over the home model.
I bought this battery trying to avoid the expensive AA battery replacements. I can tell that if you are planning to buy this product, don't hesitate. Amazing!!! I got over 25 hours on my first use, and took about 4 hours to charge!I would recommend this product, the only bad thing is that to charge your controller you need to have your xbox on, unless of course you buy a wall charger.
I purchased this printer because I wanted an inexpensive printer to do light printing while engaged in a six month project and temporarily living 3000 miles from home. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet this printer prints, and although only rated at 6 pages per minute (for black or color), it churns out page after page at the rated speed. It also doesn't vibrate when printing - I have mine on a flimsy serving tray that was pressed into service as a printer stand and it's perfectly stable when the printer is working.Installation and set-up were simple - connect the USB cable and place the CD ROM that comes with the printer in your drive and it practically self-installs. You will have to go through a calibration step in which a page of horizontal and vertical lines are printed and you select the lines that are the most perfect. This assures that the printer accurately produces documents that look the same on paper as they do on your screen. I was pleased by the vivid colors in the final test page that is printed after the installation completes. For the price this printer is capable of quality that is amazing.I also like the software that comes with it because it gives you control over output quality (I use mine in fast draft mode to conserve ink) and allows you to select the type of paper you're using so that you get optimum results. This printer will work well with plain paper, which is a nice feature for anyone who is cost conscious. When you're printing you can see how much ink is remaining in your cartridges, which is also a nice touch for such an inexpensive printer.There are a few things facts that you need to know about this printer: (1) it has a single interface (USB), unlike many printers that come with both parallel and USB. Also note that you'll have to purchase your USB cable because the printer does not ship with one (most USB printers don't, so this does not detract from the value). However, I was a bit disappointed to discover that it ships with a single color cartridge, although it is configured for separate color and black cartridges. Also, you need to know that a set of color and black cartridges will cost as much as the printer itself.If you want an entry-level printer or have light printing requirements this is a bargain and well worth the price.
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!
If you want to keep nose prints off your "preview" screen, then this is the ticket.works great. Stays on camera fairly well.would buy again.
It works quite well, I have encountered a small amount of false-positives. I only wish that it came with a dashboard mount instead of suction cups for the windshield (in California it is illegal to mount anything to the windshield). The range is good-enough to keep drivers aware of potential obstacles. This product is especially handy on road trips. Just remember, drivers that are going too fast can still get tagged by law enforcement even with a detector on board.
This car charger will connect to your iPhone and appear to be charging. However, as soon as you start driving and hit the slightest bump it will disconnect and no longer charge your phone. Totally useless. Do not purchase this item!
I bought it expecting a mini-surge protector, but the safety tag says "This power strip is not a surge protector." Something else you should know; when plugged in, the plug glows obnoxiously bright blue. It's bright enough to keep me awake. I would not buy it again. I recommend the Belkin one instead, which has surge protection and a much less annoying tiny green light to show that it has power.
You can buy better headphones, obviously, and pay well into three figures for the privilege. There's a time and place for most everything including headphones and these Panasonics for under $5 are amazingly effective for what I ask them to do which is, in the main, keep me entertained while going through my daily one hour workouts at the gym, mated to my ipod mini. I just don't like those ear buds which most people use these days as there's something about sticking them directly into the ear and hearing canal that has never been comfortable for me. Perhaps you feel the same? Anyway, back to the review:The sound quality is very good, adjustable features to one's head are excellent and the light weight doesn't interfere with the work at hand. Plus, unlike other headphones I've tried (and rejected) for my main purpose of these, don't heat my head to the point of gushing out too much perspiration which would interfere with my focus and overall comfort level.I just ordered a second pair to keep in reserve. At this price for this quality, you can get all you want to hold in reserve or alternate which is what I plan on doing, rotating them to spread out the normal wear and tear. They feel good, adjust easily, stay in place, look good and sound good. The best $5 you're likely to spend? If these headphones aren't it, they're definitely amongst the top candidates.
I bought my iPod Photo 60GB last week and it gave me a lot of problems from the start. I charged the battery for over 5 hrs until fully charged and 5 mins later the ipod was telling me to charge again saying the battery was empty. I got a new replacement within 3 days and charge the battery to full. The next day I was listening to my ipod for almost 2hrs & 15 mins and the battery icon was down to red meaning the battery was almost empty. This didn't make me happy at all when the ipod was suppose to last anywhere from 12-15 hrs. I will return the 2nd ipod I got from Amazon. Too bad....I really wanted to keep it, but with the battery trouble....I'm returning it.
I have owned this unit for about 15 months now. I bought it as a bedroom unit. I wanted a good DVD player and a VHS to transfer TiVo content onto tape. I was especially interested in getting a high-quality DVD as I have a high-end Panasonic 20" LCD TV in the bedroom. I am very happy with the picture quality of the DVD player to say the least. I watch 4-5 movies per week due to a large DVD collection and NetFlix. In fact, I do the majority of my DVD viewing in the bedroon, not my main LR HT setup. I watched "The Incredibles" on this player a few nights ago and it looked stunning. I appreciate the front AV connections to connect my TiVO to the unit to transfer recordings onto tape. I have had no mechanical problems with this player in all the time I've owned it. The remote is good, there is a good setup\adjustment menu. It gives me everything I want and I get it for a very inexpensive price!-Mike
I bought this item on the advice of a friend who said that it would boost the signal and clarity for my HDTV. After 3 weeks of use, I have not noticed any improvement on the pixelation of my HD programming nor a boost in the signal strength/consistency with our wireless devices.
I like to listen to music anytime and everywhere I can. That is the reason for buying a new pair of full size headphones. My experience with this type of cans is a pair of very old Philips (1993). Of course that my first choice was Bose (it is in every big store). I listened to their demo and it was a good sound, but the fact that I was unable to listen to my iPod made me not to choose them. Being at Best Buy I asked one of the sell persons what would he recommend. He suggested Klipsch (I own a 2.1 system which sounds very good),Sennheiser or Bower and Wilkins (besides the Beats and Bose). Although I never heard of Senheiser I purchased HD280. I do not want to comment on this pair because I returned them after one week (very disappointed). Then I thought I should try B&W.Again, the same experience (the cans could not handle high volume and they were not around the ear). At that point I started to do some online research and combined with the desire of buying from a store (Best Buy) that has a physical location in my town I purchased Sennheiser PXC 450. I thought I would have everything in one can; NC, good sound and comfortable to wear. I cannot say that this cans did not sound good, but there was something artificial with the sound. The lack of big bass and the sensation of overprocessed sound convinced me in spending a little bit more. So I got the HD 650 and wow, what a difference. I have a sound that makes my endorphines flow. It is a concert to my ears. The bass is there but the ear drum does not pump and treble is just as much as needed. The sound is clear and I was able to discover new sounds in the song which I did not know they existed.This is not necessary a good thing (Lady Gaga's Born this way has so much instrumental background I did not hear before, that It bothers me). I will keep this cans and I will purchase a portable amp so that I can enjoy my iPod (Send station pocket dock recommended).
When my Canon Rebel XT broke I went to have it repaired. The person suggested that I could go on Amazon and buy a new one for $100 more than the cost of the repair. When the camera arrived there was a little note that said if I had any problems to call the vendor directly. Well when I opened the box the battery was not there. Expecting a hassel I called the number. To my surprise they said they would send me a replacement ASAP. Within 2 days not only did I receive a battery but they sent me an extra one for my inconvience.I would definately do business with these folks again
Just received my flush mount for my Garmin 541s. The mount is fine and will meet my needs for flush mounting my chartplotter/sounder. My issue is with the vendor who did a horrible job of packing the mount. It was jammed into a priority mail package without any regard for the contents. Fortunately it arrived intact.
Being that this was under $10 even after shipping, I can't complain too harshly. It gets the job done. I was hoping it wold be softer. Oh well.
This is a tool every one must have. It cleans your lens, CD, DVD, etc.
I purchased this lens when it 1st came out... and I've never looked back! It delivers sharp, clear images consistently.100 percent of the images on my site (...) were taken with this lens. BTW, I always shoot in manual mode. I hope this helps!
I owned a Sony NW-MS9 and then bought the Panasonic. The Panasonic software is superior and easy to use. No problems with it crashing and was able to learn it in 15 minutes. The only reason why I give it 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because the neck strap the give you is the color rainbow, which is kind of, and that they do not give you an armband. I went running with it and everything is great. I couldn't be happier with it.
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.
The ProVista is a very stable tripod with a smooth functioning head. My only two problems were with the lock levers for the legs -- they were very tight and the head (right out of the box). The head had a very smooth tilt action, but initially the panning was tight. My solution was to "warm" up the pan by panning vigorously back and forth for about 5 minutes. That seemed to loosen it a bit. Level is achieved by adjusting the legs.
I know this monitor is top of the line. (Another big name brand also uses the same high quality S-IPS panel... but that brand seems to have far more complaints of defects despite being half the price... electronics aren't the same as the actual panel...) Back to the panel itself: The panel used is a drool-worthy .0258 dot pitch, true 8-bit, terrific viewing radius, and perfect for graphics uses (though colors should not look like they're 3D as some reviewers on 'net sites claim, that's an unwanted distortion and graphics designers usually want consistency and accuracy. So do their customers. This leads into my gripe I shall now adumbrate upon:)My big gripe is the purported PC support, of which it gets 4 stars knocked off.I pre-ordered one of these and then did some research as I had to wait a day for it to arrive. Glad I had, and I truly wish I could have kept the monitor; I was floored by its quality and specs.The USB ports won't work on a PC. Fine by me, I don't care about USB ports on a monitor. Some will, so that's a caveat if you use a PC.What I am bothered with is the lack of a Windows ICM and INF driver. That's outrageous. Especially for the price and PC compatibility claims Apple makes. This means some extra color calibration is going to have to be done and the end result is going to be an approximation (beware if anyone says the colors almost seem 3D. That's not always a plus...). Apple ought to know better than this; anyone in mid-end (or higher) professional graphics can not settle for "approximations".Indeed, because Apple has nothing on its website and attitudes from folks on their own discussion forum that make Linux zealots come across as heavenly angels by comparison, one has to resort to freeware (that's currently at version 0.4!) to use the monitor as there aren't any settings to be found on Apple's casing, except brightness and power. Yawn. Another toy.I would have expected even a token Windows driver, but when many reviewers have said "Get the freeware, there is no Windows driver provided", that's enough for me to avoid it.Now some Apple fans might say "Ha ha Windoze user, PC product vendors have been doing this to us for ages so get used to it." I say in return "Well, those device drivers aren't covering every nuance like the PC equivalent does, but at least they grant you base functionality and a driver when they say it's Mac compatible! Apple's own actions are showing the contrary as there is no Windows driver at all." Touche.So I returned it. I did not want to pay a 15% open-box restock fee for something I'd have to tinker with and may or may not be satisfied with in the end.And, no, I can't afford the cost of a new Mac whose specs would match my current PC (that cost me less than half as much for the same amount of power, especially when it's only repurchasing Intel components, that's ridiculous.)Sorry to be so negative as there is a lot to LOVE about this monitor, but those not in the majority position would do better to win converts by truly reaching out to them.If you're a Mac user, go for it. Apple knows how to make terrific monitors. If you're a PC user, it will work - just don't expect instant gratification, USB ports, or Windows telling you what the brand of monitor is. Be satisfied with "unknown monitor on ___________ video card" using default VESA color settings. That's a bit risky and even Mac users on that Apple forum said to be wary for such an expensive item... and that's good enough for me.I will add this: A 1 year warranty is unacceptable, regardless of brand. I always advocate purchasing an extended warranty, but a 1 year warranty is the manufacturer's way of telling the consumer "We lack faith in our product" and/or "If there's a problem, we want you to pony up for our bad design".
The batteries I bought didn't solve my problem...Red light flashing/incomplete charge. The red light still flashes; however, the batteries seem to be charged. I'll hold on to them because they seem to be working.
Ideal for Rosetta Stone - nice big boom microphonePadding on ears is nice and the headset is adjustableNice long cord with volume control on centerThis is a great price with all these useful features and comfortI highly recommend this headset with microphone
I bought this case, and it works great. It has a velcrow and magnetic button to secure case closure. It's tough leather, and fits nicely on the belt. It's not really designed for around the neck or shoulder carrying, but you could. There's no zipper like other cases and it's really easy to pop out of the case for a quick shot.
great charger...takes a while to charge, but the battery charge is long lasting...perfect for a whole day's picture shoot
I sold my Klipsch Promedia 4.1 system because it took up too much space (I live on a boat). These TDK speakers sound even better! I can't believe the quality of sound from the flat speakers and the extraordinary bass response from the subwoofer. I'm glad I went with the 150 system instead of the lower powered options. Worth every penny.
I bought my zune 4 days ago. I love it. Microsoft should of added voice recorder and to be able to use it as a external drive. But the rest is just excellent.
I followed directions completely. After finishing and letting dry played the speakers. Glue didn't stock most of the way around. I will have to try to re-glue.
This Cisco product gave me the single most unpleasant consumer experience in recent memory. I have a 2wire router and standard Dell equipment. The setup instructions were totally irrelevant. The ethernet light refused to come on so I called tech support. I got to talk to some wonderful and patient people who live in India for nearly 2 hours. They carefully ran me through numerous operations connecting the device to both my computer and router. Unfortunately, the product was no closer to operational than when we started. I tried to call Cisco in San Jose using my dime but they have a foolproof telephone firewall which prevented any form of human contact including a very cool complex of circular menu trees which always took me back to where I started. I guess when you sell junk like this, you need to protect yourself from the shouts and jeers of the mob at the palace gate. Thank goodness for Amazon. This nasty piece of equipment is winging its way back for a refund. Maybe Amazon will simply discontinue offering this despicable product.
Ok. I would have to say I was getting a pretty good vibe from everyone on this cam and their good remarks on it, trying to take into account of what the bad comments were. So I went out and got this cam. Very nice features on the software that comes with it. Motion sensor capability for when you're not home to keep an eye on the joint or to watch what's going on anywhere.I just rounded up my stars for that point. now the reason I would have given it a 3.5 or even a 3 is this one point : Odd Windows2000 reaction. After I installed the camera, Windows2000 Pro just WOULD NOT START. I mean, not even get to the screen showing the Win2k start up and the status bar going across... NOTHING. So I unplug the sucker and reboot. Started up fine, finished installing some software that came with the Cam. I plug it back in and it runs. So that's the only down point, if I wanna reboot, I have to unplug the camera on my system. I don't know how it'll react to Win98/ME/XP, but if it does the same there as it did to me, try what I did. If it works fine, kudos! You picked a good cam! Odd that the 640x480 capturing doesn't show up in a 640x480 window in the Logitech software. But I'm sure I haven't played around enough with it all to get that to show up.
The Garmon StreetPilot C340 was the best buy for me and provides me with more than what I expected. I am still finding useful ways to use it even after having it for 2 months. You can find local shopping, dining, entertainment, auto repair and pretty much anything else you ever wanted. The directions are accurate and simple to understand. The voice prompting is nice and it even states the names of the roads instead of "turn left in 400 yds".I previously used Microsoft Streets and trips 2004 and 2006 with GPS. This definetly beats having to have a laptop running for all of your trips and I would definetly buy one of these over the MS program.
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 $40 I have a range finder that is leaps and bounds better then any of my golf buddies range finder. It also allows me to have gps for both my iPod touch and my ipad.Couldn't be happier!!!
Just bought this kit recently to put my new gaming pc together. It's a pretty nice kit to have. The two phillips screwdrivers are useful, although they could be higher quality. When really torquing the screws into the plastic on my fans the screwdrivers got stripped out a little (the screw was stronger than the screwdriver). They are good sizes though and for anything that doesn't give a ton of resistance (I ended up using my cordless drill for those fan screws, so they weren't easy to screw in) they work well.Most of the other tools won't be used much if ever, but one tool really stood out. The screw picker-upper thingy was extremely useful. I was able to get into hard to reach areas and start the screws in the motherboard holes with only one hand, which was very, very handy. It would've taken me at least another half an hour to screw in the motherboard without this tool.The main downside is that I think it should have come with the anti-static strap, and ditches some of the other less useful tools to keep the price the same. An anti-static strap is absolutely necessary and some of the other tools in the set are pretty useless, so I would've preferred one of those to come with the kit. All in all, I think this kit was a good buy.
i purchased it from an amazon seller, i spend arround 34$ including shipping. so i guess its a good card for the money i spend. the transfer rate is not very fast but its alright given the frequency of file transfer that we generally do.
I have a S5 IS and I wanted to use filters. So I ordered this and once I started using it, I don't like it.Screwing the filter on the adapter is not easy, taking it off is even harder. I've crack a UV lens while trying to unscrew the filter from the adapter. Luckily it was just an UV lens.In addition, if you screw the hood on top of the filter, at 36mm wide angle zoom, you will see the corners of the picture are blocked by the hood. So unless you use the hood without filter, or always remember to zoom while using filter and hood.Just think twice if you really need to use filters and extra lens before getting it.
I was using my Laptop on my desk and was having some trouble because the 15.4" screen was too low and too far away. This laptop stand does a great job of getting the screen up to my eye level. Also it has room underneath the stand to allow me to put my wireless keyboard out of the way if I need the space for writing. It is sturdy and does everything I had hoped it would do.
This wireless mouse does all that it says it will. Nice to not be locked to a wire. The mouse has an excellent feel and setup on my XP OS was a snap.
It is a shame that nobody seems to be aware of this brand of binoculars. When considering best value, I would seriously look at Weaver before paying a nickel more for Nikon or Bushnell, etc. This company is well known for high end rifle scopes (check out their website) and they are not cheap, to say the least. Depending where on the web you look these binoculars can be about double the current price on amazon (as of 9/16/09, about $88). I paid $74 a month or so ago and that was a steal for this level of quality. Note these are Made in Japan, rugged, solid feeling, "instrument" level binoculars. If you've handled and struggled with using the "toy" binoculars, then these will be literally a revelation. They focus precisely and the clarity is fantastic. You can't believe how much difference compared with junk equipment, trust me. You do get what you pay for and if these are selling for less than $80 or so, I'd not hesitate -- that is a true bargain. The case is nothing special at all, the money obviously was put into the optics instead. I am OK with that, and I replaced the strap with a wider neoprene type, but the weight is not bad, so most won't feel this necessity I'm sure. Lifetime guarantee, but I've not tested the customer service and hope I don't have to ever do that. But the scope end of the business is very well established -- not some minor player. I suspect these may be one of the best binoculars for the money out there, regardless of brands (at least with amazon's current pricing.)
This television is fantastic! After a little set-up and tweaking the set looks great... Blacks are BLACK and color saturation is breathtaking. I did see some rainbow in the Avia disk but only on a fully white display. If I had to choose again, the outcome would be the same. Great product!
Works amazingly indoors with bounce flash, I have the SB-400 and a SB-600, but use the SB-400 90% of the time. The SB-600 usually stays home, I only bring it occasionally to family events, but even then the SB-400 would still suffice.
They are lightweight and the sound is good. Since the actual ear pieces are convex and do not fit to the ear they can slide off a little too easily.
i ordered a wireless phone jack, but when i received my package the base unit was not inside. i was mailed the extension unit instead. i returned the unit, but i had a hard time trying to get a refund.
Belkin has come to be a brand I can trust for dependable products that cost much less than others but deliver equal or better performance. This adapter holds true to form. Installation was a breeze, and it connected my Dell desktop to a secure Verizon FIOS wireless network without a hitch. The router is on the other side of the house, several rooms & walls in between, and I'm getting "very good" to "excellent" signal strength with speeds of 48 to 54 Mbps. The networking utility software included seems easy to use so far and is very intuitive. It's high marks from me all around for this product, especially considering the dirt cheap price.
The trigger lock is perfect for long exposure.The cable is a little short but still enough for most situation.
Excellent portable speakers! I have them set up in the kitchen and bathroom. Mostly used with my iphone, but I've also used them with my laptop and mp3 player. If you're looking for a set of portable, lightweight speakers, this is definitely a great choice! Of course, the $2.00 price tag makes it that much better!They are powered by 4-AAA batteries so you don't have to worry about power cords. (There is a port for AC power if you prefer, but the cord is not included) I'd also recommend purchasing a few sets to have in different rooms.
Received the CS 205 Shutter release cable for my Pentax K20D.I have only shot a half dozen photo's indoors with it thus far.Works fine. The K20d's Auto Focus focuses when the shutter button is pressed half way down.My only gripes are (1)that the cord could be longer.(2) The button could be designed with a large tang for better grip when trying to release the button from the locked position. I guess as the switch wears it will be easier to push back to release from the locked position.(3) The end that plgus into the camera could be a straight plug instead of being a 90 degree end. There is very little room to grip the plug end as the access door is right there and people with big fingers might have difficulty unplugging the cord.I've included several pictures up above.
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.
For the price, this turned out a very sensible purchase. I wanted a low volume, reliable, solid laser printer. For the last 4 months this is exactly what it has been. It has a lot more solid feel than you would expect for this price. Inkjets at this price feel flimsy. Now the trial cartridge is wearing out, I need to drop $80 on a real one, but I knew that going in, and it's supposed to be good for 3000 pages, which will last me forever. Unlike most computer peripherals these days, the driver software doesn't suck. It's actually both pretty looking and functional. It has never had issues with plugging/unplugging the USB cord or switching the printer on/off in the middle.The one thing I wish it had was double sided. Instead I have a little procedure that i have to go through. I set it to print only odd pages (it has this option hidden away in advanced page setup) then put the paper back in the tray and print even pages. The key is to remember how to flip the paper: the side you want to print on, should be towards you, at the front, facing down. The nice thing is, that this just means that you take the output pile on top of the printer, turn it upside down, and put it back in without rotating it, then print the even sides. This will give you double sided.
I've been trying several other products in this space and after several recommendations ended up giving this solution a last shot. For once I ended up with a working solution right from the start.Setup:Dell Inspiron 8500Generic P4 ServerMicrosoft Natural Keyboard Pro (usb)Microsoft USB Intellimouse Optical - wireless (usb)I had major issues with a D-Link and Belkin solution before - in both cases the keyboard was stuttering and the mouse not consistently handling clicks.No issues here with either with the keyboard or mouse. Even the USB ports on the keyboard work...The only minor downside is that the sync between machines is a little slow - it can take a few seconds for the laptop especially to get mouse/keyboard active although the screen switch is instant.
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.
Key board is a little small (at least it seems like that) otherwise it is fine. One problem with HP mouse was battery short life so far this laser mouse seems to have longer life.
I purchased this charger to replace the charger on my battery powered gate. It works better than the original charger that would have cost several hundred dollars to replace.
Protective sleeve, and very efficient. I love the nylon feel. Easy to handle. Bought it for my 12 inch hp laptop, (its supposed to be for macs), and the only reason its a 4 is because my laptop just barely fits in
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.
I have my PC connected to my LCD TV so it is important for me to have a reliable wireless keyboard to run all my Windows application as well as controlling the media. I have tried several products from e-bay and none worked the way I like either due to reliability issues or just poor design/construction. This product feels solid and the connection is very strong; I also like the trackball on this device which is sensitive and very responsive. I have had this product for a week now and likes it more and more each day (compare to what I had to worked with before).
I purchased this product 2 years back and it is still working without any problem. I use the batteries mostly for my digital camera and have no complaints so far. Highly recommend this product.
I bought this for my not-so-tech-savvy mom. It's very easy for her to download media by clicking and dragging. The buttons and menu are easy to navigate and the instructions that they give you are very clear. I especially appreciate the value of this product because it offers a great sound, it does its job, the battery has great staying power, and it comes with a protective case (even thought it's a bit flimsy) and arm band.It has a built-in FM radio player, which is extremely useful and very difficult to find with an MP3 player. We especially love the voice recorder part of this.I think this is better than an ipod if you want to use it to run or exercise because it's really lightweight.Honestly, I was just looking for any MP3 player to do the job, but we are extremely impressed AND satisfied with the quality and value.
A friend told me the PSC 1311 was the less expensive version of the PSC 1315 since the 1311 is for sale on the internet. I bought the 1311 and I love it. I have not used the scanner yet but the print and copy features are easy to use and very convenient for my home office. If you want to spend less than $100 (as I did) the PSC 1311 is a great choice!!!!
I have a 15.4 inch macbook pro, there's a bit of extra space around it in the pouch. The bag holds a good amount, maybe 2 1 inch binders, some notebooks, your cables and a mouse. Although you might not want all that weight on the computer. There are two pouches on the side that can fit a big nalgene each. It's comfortable and a good size. I thought I wanted something smaller, but its just the right size for what I need. It's well constructed... there's a pouch on the bottom that I'm not sure what its for. Anybody know?
We originally chose the Westinghouse SK-32H240S over other brands because the in-store picture was great and the set was affordable. I think it may have even been on sale so we really got a deal... or so we thought. Unfortunately, our problems with the tv started almost immediately.Soon after purchasing it, we experienced the following:1. The tv would not turn on. Sometimes it would turn on and then immediately shut itself off.2. A black line developed down the length of the screen. This was not burn-in from watching standard aspect ratio as the line was more toward the center. Eventually the line went away.Then, after about a year of use (conveniently after the warantee ran out), the tv started blooming - white backgrounds developed a bluish-tint. The tv would self-correct after a while, but we are now at the point where it's a constant problem and the picture is practically unwatchable.We have checked everything - the video game components, cable box, dvd player, etc. We have replaced cords and adjusted color/brightness/sharpness levels. The tv is simply defective and now we are faced with shelling out another $800+ for a tv that will actually work.Please do not buy this product. I have read a lot of reviews here and elsewhere that clearly state Westinghouse knows this tv is defective.
This remote everything that its supposed to do and more. I have Four Components setup and i love it that I can turn on everything that needs to be turned for watching TV with one button. The Setup is on the computer but I don;t mind that so it is altogether a good product.
I recently purchased this product to use on vacation. I was concerned with all the road construction projects we would encounter driving through the various states that we would spend more time in traffic than on our journey. The Garmin Portable GPS StreetPilot c580 Navigator with MSN Direct gave us accurate information as to the construction areas and we were able to re-route our driving directions as needed. With the MSN direct, we were able to find restaurants where we wanted to eat in addition to hotels. This product made our driving trip a breeze and at the same time allowed us to make our reservations along the road as we traveled. Since our recent driving trip we continue to use this portable GPS to find better ways to reach local events diverting from the traffic jams caused by construction. This product was well worth the money spent and we use it more often than we originally thought.
I have old maps on my tomtom 510, I have lived in my house for about2&1/2 years and the tomtom has not my street but no streets around my block, My house I have in havasu az is not in my tomtom They need to update there maps. I would like to return this one!!!!!
I've been using this product for about a month now (with a Sony Walkman MP3 player). It works really well, especially considering how economical it was. I travel about 18 miles each way to work and don't have to switch stations because of interference. It's not always perfect quality, but the moments of fuzziness don't last long enough to bother me. It is easy to switch stations when needed. You just push the illuminated button and it switches to the next station.I did not give it a full 5 stars because I would like more options for radio stations. It is preset with about 8 stations (starting at about 88.1). I would like to have the ability to use another station at the higher end, if necessary (like 107).
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.
I've bought a pendrive like this one for the first time in 2004 when they just were coming out to market.. I bought this one to replace my old one and keep a memory of the storage capacity.. It's designed for war.. Even today I still using it and nothing bad to say.. ..
Before replacing our old digital camera, I did research online, checking customer reviews and camera-review websites before I decided to get this one. The deciding factors for us were:- cameras with 10-megapixels appear to be overkill unless you have a really expensive camera to take full advantage, and I think this camera's 7.1 megapixels are plenty for us to get great photo resolution for our needs,- the zoom is super for taking pix at my son's athletic events,- image stabilization (IS) is a feature highly recommended on camera review websites,- it can be a fully automatic point-and-shoot, or I can adjust settings for different effects and results,- it had good ratings for use as a short-video camera (which we need but not enough to buy a separate video camera at this time).Amazon had the best price, free shipping, no tax, and I now see that the post-holiday price is even better than what we paid a month ago.The camera is small enough to stick in a pocket if you want, but big enough that my husband and I can both use it easily. It has a nice heft and solid feel. The right side protrudes to allow for the battery compartment and that makes the difference between a secure grip and a tenuous one. The LCD screen is nice and big, too, covering about 3/4 of the back of the camera.We are on set #3 of batteries after fairly light use, but so far I have spent less time taking pictures and more time going through the manual and playing with the camera settings to learn the bells and whistles. I hope I will get more pictures per battery once I learn what I want to learn. But so far, battery usage is my only complaint and not a major one. We have a great padded camera case with zipper pockets to carry extra batteries. (It's an M-Rock case purchased from a 3rd party seller through Amazon... if you need a camera case, ours is beyond great and was relatively inexpensive). The SD card that comes with the camera is barely enough to take some test pictures at medium resolution, so be sure to get one with more capacity, like 1GB.So far I've most enjoyed the color adjustments this camera offers. I can sample any color and take a photo which is all black and white except for that color (i.e. red flowers in a b/w photo). Or, I can intensify either blues, reds, or greens to make that color really pop. Also, there are white-balance settings for different lighting conditions (daylight, cloudy, flourescent light, etc) if the auto-mode doesn't adjust colors correctly (or the way you like). There are settings for night, fireworks, foliage, kids&pets;, which I haven't tried yet but I look forward to tinkering with those as well.We are really enjoying this camera and are happy with the photo results and extra effects we've tried thus far. I would recommend this for anyone in the market for a new camera.
I really like this product for what it is. The two options for favorite foods and new foods are a bit redundant for me. Also wish it had a cover or carrying case...but otherwise, a good product!
These were a great value for our use. My wife likes to watch TV after I've gone to sleep. They work great for her.
I've had this camera since last Thanksgiving and it went with me everywhere: China, Argentina, UK, Spain, Vegas, California... I'm hard on my cameras and I can't believe how well this little thing has held up! I dropped it quite few times and I've gotten pretty lazy about keeping it in any protective case and still it looks and works as well as new! The pictures are great. You can see for yourself on my flickr account: www.flickr.com/lirena I've gotten many compliments from family and friends on the color and clarity of these pictures. I love how small this camera is. Now I carry it with me everyday in my purse. You never know when the next picture perfect moment is going to pop up.
Worked perfectly on my HP DesignJet 510 24in (CH336A).Plugged it in, turned on the unit and it worked, no issues.
I was skeptical because of the low, low price, but after reading all the reviews on Amazon I ordered these as a gift for my 88 yr old mother who needed some to watch tv late at night. They are sturdy and built well. The sound is excellent and highly recommended.
Thank goodness I got this - now I don't have to worry about losing access to my contacts when I need them.
I would have to write a book explaining the problems I experienced with this unit right out of the box so will only mention a few. Both recordings I made using the YESDVD option were hard to get at and could only be accessed in a round about way through the set-up menu. I couldn't bring up the Title & Disc Menu's on the screen only getting the Play icon to show for a few seconds, or sometimes the Stop icon would appear.I had this same problem on discs recorded "normally" i.e. without YESDVD, but could generally access the Menus so I could rename the recording {Title} or finalize the disc.Note, I said generally and this was usually after ejecting the disc and reinserting it back in the 2940. With one disc I was unable to access these Menus even after I tried ejecting it, then shutting off the power & firing the unit back up or unplugging it and resetting the factory defaults.The next day, when I gave it another try, it worked fine on my first attempt.On playback of discs recorded on the 2940 I found areas where upwards of 10-15 seconds of the recorded material were missing as well as "glitchy" spots. When I tried to "rewind" to get a better look at the "glitch" the unit paused where I observed the problem and wouldn't let me proceed any further. I found three such areas in about 15 minutes of recorded material on one disc.Of the 6 discs I checked for recording issues they all had some problem, either program loss or those "glitchy" spots. Based on this I didn't even bother checking the other 7 or 8 discs I recorded on knowing that I was sending the unit back.Any disc that is being recorded on for the first time has to be initialized {formatted} and this is accomplished when the recording process is started as opposed to being done prior, which seriously messes with any Cue that you may have set-up when recording on a "first time" disc. On one tape that I tried to transfer that had footage right from the start {no lead-in} I lost 38 seconds of material while the disc initailized itself. In order to get the entire program when recording from Tivo I had to hit record on the 2940 and watch the Initialization Bar displayed on the screen {progess} and when I thought it was almost finished start the program I wanted to record.Like I said, it messes with any Cue you may have but I'm not sure if this is the way the 2940 is designed or is because of a problem with the particular unit I had. The only mention of disc initialization in the owners manual stated this was how it was done so I'm figuring the unit was designed this way.When I hit record on a tape to disc transfer the icon in the display window on the unit itself appeared as if the tape was being held up until initialization finished in order to save my cue but that didn't prove to be the case when the recording was checked. That was the recording I lost the 38 seconds on.The spools in the VHS icon in the display didn't start rotating until initialization finished, that's why I thought the recording process was being held up thus saving my cue.GoVideo didn't answered the two emails I sent them so the unit was returned to the retailer a week after receiving it. Even though I have another GoVideo unit, DDV2110, {Dual deck VCR} that I've been happy with for years I don't think I'll be purchasing another product from GoVideo anytime soon based on their poor Customer Service. I will say this, the picture quality of the recordings made on the unit that I looked at were excellent, which was what I expected since they were recorded at the highest quality settings {HQ~1hr. & SP~2hr.}
I'm writing this review after few months of the purchase. Its one of the great products from logitech. Its been 5 months now. Its performing very good so far. Good quality...but not sure about the durability...Really creates a theater effects at home. bass sounds amazing...great vibration for the price..i have watched lot of movies in DVD with this system...truly crystal clear sound...ideal for mid sized bed room or living room...so far no complaints...Amazon has delivered me a quality product.
I love my zune, although it is a bit bigger than i thought but still pocket carriable, everything works fine, sound quality meets my needs. browsing songs is quick and easy, the superb design of your own background picture, zune software is familar somethings like windows media player, easy easy easy.the only thing bother me is equalizer, since zune has classified the genre of the song, why can't it automatically change to a suitable equalizer for you? if the song was classified as jazz, then the equalizer just changes to jazz mode automatically. so that i dont need to press settings to change rock equalizer to jazz equalizer after a rock song.besides that, everything works fine for me.
First things first. I have had this specific mouse for the longest time and I must say, it is practically indestructible. I have dropped, smashed, yanked and clicked millions and millions of times on this mouse and has still not failed me. This thing has suffered many many years of harsh gaming and treatment yet mine still works flawlessly! I bought two more once I found out they were discontinued. It may be something basic but well worth the $15.00. You can't kill it!
I was needing a headset for quite a long time, and I've never been able to find one, but I got recommended this one, and after looking and looking, I'd never thought Amazon would have it!
We looked at many of these portable DVD players prior to our driving trip to Disney World. We decided to try this one because it had the exact features we needed (mounted to back of headrest and had mounting gear that covered the buttons so our 2-year old couldn't get into the dvd player). For a very reasonable price this player did fine with the movies, and came with all the accessories we needed. It saved our sanity on the way to/from Florida and I would highly recommend it.
Well when I first saw this item for sale, it looked like it was a nice pick. I then read the product description and then i decided to buy it. When I recieved it, i saw that the actual ear piece was like memoory foam which you press and insert into your ear so it can assume the shape and blokck out any un wanted sounds. Well it was nice at first until you wanted to PT. When you sweat, it does not stay in your ear to save the world and after prolonged use, the foam around the air piece gets old and doesn't cooperate any more and then it doesn't fit into your ear any more. On a scale of 1-10, i give it a 3.
This is my second DNS-323.I've been pretty happy with my other unit despite some minor snafus. In the end I was looking for a low power, low cost, moderately fast NAS that would work well on a Windows network and I got it.Basic setup is very easy and you can have the unit up and running in under 20 minutes. I built mine with Western Digital Green drives to get the lowest power consumption at the price of speed. The unit is still plenty fast given the price I paid and the power it draws (not verified, got to get a kill-a-watt...).Features:+ UPS control over UPS is spot on... it sees the UPS trigger then waits then powers down. It would nice if it could read the UPS battery level, but the current level of functionality is sufficient and reasonable.+ The user setup is somewhat awkward and borderline useless given the limits on what it can do and not do, but who really cares. If you want a high level of user control you should set up a real server not a NAS.+ The ftp server seems ok since it can do sftp. I've used it briefly and it worked as excepted.+ Never used the print server, but I've heard its decent and can even support some all-in-ones now.+ The iTunes server worked well though its annoying more due to iTunes functionality than anything else.+ I've never used the uPNP server, but I'd like to try it once I get a client given how poorly iTunes (the client side software) deals with servers.+ I'm using the aggressive power save features and the unit has always woken up over ethernet and come on pretty quickly.One note though is that I had problems when I upgraded to Windows 7 due to an acknoldged Win7 bug involving large file transfers over the home network. On one computer new WiFi card firmware fixed the problem... on my other machine there was no firmware upgrade, so no solution yet. I only noticed this when moving large files or large quantities of files... say 100 MB+.All in all a good purchase.
I received my new IPOD 40gb player about 3 weeks ago, it is a great looking player, very compact in size, and it sounds great. I also purchased the FM Modulator connector cable for the car, I have no complaints about the sound quality or the quality of the product.But BEWARE if you want to manage your own music!! I wanted to combine my music into one smaller player in size, but larger in capacity... the Apple IPOD makes it very difficult to set your music up the way you want it on your player! IPOD forces you to do it their way, period.When you plug in the ipod it goes about erasing and transferring files, there is an option to disable to automatic updates, but I still can't figure out how to make it transfer manually... it has even erased files off my hard drive!Plus there's no way to erase a file on the fly off the IPOD itself while playing... ugh!BASICALLY What I'm saying is this is a great looking and sounding unit, but I will never buy another one again... it's so much easier with other MP3 players to build everything on your computer then drag and drop the whole directory on to the MP3 player, and IPOD is very deficient in this area. I am forced to use it as a "Shuffle Player", because I could never find anything on it.
The described idem came quickly and undamaged. It was packed so as not to damage. It performed as promised. I would order another if needed.
my problem was one of having too many cable splitters in my home with each splitter reducing signal strength. i ordered this item out of despiration to fix my lack of reception, and with many doubts. so far the amplifier has solved the problem completely. for those interested, i installed the amp right at the television source of input
I would certainly recommend these speakers as the sound is surprisingly crisp and clear. The bass is a bit weak but adequate. If they lose a strong signal from the transmitter and the sound becomes distorted, the " Auto Tune" feature remedies this with a push of a button on the remote. A terrific buy for the money!
Works fine, no problem! I lost my original stylus for my Tungsten E2 and this is a perfect replacement, seems same as original.
Great product for all lenses. Very convenient to use and I like how the brush stays in great shape when retracted. Bravo!
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.
Doing slide conversions. Camera ate through 4 sets of batteries.Love the power adapter.Thx, KLJ
These speakers r the best computer speakers I've had and they were worth my 200 dollars, infact they r so great i might buy another set for college. These speakers never crack are always producing outstanding sound quality! Recommeded A++
This stuff is Antec's Formula 5 STC (Silver Thermal Compound), and the part number accurately reflects this. Another reviewer said he was expecting Antec Formula 7, which is based on diamond dust.The two mildly annoying things about this product are 1) the tiny amount of actual product received, which is maybe a third of the volume of the syringe it is supplied in, and 2) the comparatively huge clamshell package used to encase the syringe. C'mon Antec, in this day and age you can do better than that - it's a waste of raw materials and energy. I'm docking one star just for that.The product itself? Seems to work just fine. Antec say it is 88% (by weight) micronized silver, which is a near ideal thermal transfer medium. Hope it doesn't dry out - if it does, I'll try to remember to update this review.
Buying a new TV is akin to spending half your weekend buying a new car. Its exhausting. After a lot of studying of consumer Reports and visiting a half dozen retailers, and fighting off the geeko sales people who know little, we settled on the LG. I was nervous about buying a piece of equipment from a manufacturer I've only heard of but have never had the pleasure of letting them into my house. LG equipment tends to be a bit better in cost and I think I've figured out at least one reason why. It has nothing to do with quality or ease of use either. Your first clue is after you open the box up and see whats inside. Nothing except the set, some packing and the small accessories box which contains bare bones essentials, just what you need, not what you don't. The power cord for the set (gotta have that), the remote (more about that in a minute) and an operators manual. Thats it. Have a nice day. The manual is a shortened version of the big 100 plus page version that you can download off the LG website which is by the way, easy to navigate. I recommend you get that. Its got some info thats helpful, plus if HD is a bit too wild west for you, it helps you understand what all the buzz words are about. The manual that comes with the set tends to be a bit too brief in places. The power cord is somthing you may want to consider replacing at the outset. Yes, I'm sure it meets all the UL requirements and whatnot but I have a problem with electrical cords that shine like they came from a kids toy. It didnt seem to have that "heavy duty" look and feel to it. You'll need some cables too if you haven't got them already. Component Video types are the way to go and you may as well cough up some bucks and get the HDMI cable as well. About 75-90 bucks. Don't go cheap on this piece of wire. Its all digital and it needs to be quality. Digital signals have no tolerance for just an "ok" connection. 1080P is all but here and thats where that cable will be used. The monster brand is overpriced but they do build a damn good cable. LG Tech support. Great! I had some setup questions (mostly around the remote) that I needed to get answered so I gave them a call. A couple of prompts later and you get a real voice. Speaks English and lives in Alabama and not a foreign country where they change their names to sound hip and American... Very polite, professional, patient (thats a biggie with me) and didn't have to keep putting me on hold to go ask his supervisor a question about my question. I gave him the model number and bam-bam he knew everything about that set like he owned one himself.. Perfect. Thats the way to keep a customer. One of the reasons I wont buy a Toshiba anything ever again. They lost the help-the-customer-be-happy" formula a few years ago. Also a reason that Toshiba products are slowly disappearing from retailer shelves..but I digress.Ok so what about the "experience". Excellent picture. After you do a few tweaks from the on screen menu ( piece of cake) its ready to rock. First class picture quality all the way. AND, just like it looked in the showroom. If you're going to go with the on-board audio, its "ok". It won't blow your eardrums out but it's passable. LG is a company thats been slowly getting it right and I hope they dont mess it all up with deteriorating quality and bad customer service like some others TV manufacturers. I prefer doing business with tech companies that dont make me mad and slam the phone down. Service after the sale is what keeps me coming back to any manufacturer and if LG keeps it together and doesn't implode like some other brands have done that we all know about, then they're going to be around awhile.***UPDATE***I've had this unit a bit over a year now and everything is still A-OK.No problems. None. The picture is still as crisp as the day I brought it home and the settings stay put where there suppose to, and don't drift and need tweaking and retweaking like some other models do.I still reccomend this system as a superior TV for the medium to medium large living room. Tip: Like any electronics, keep it clean. Dust and home entertainment systems are best buddys. If you ask any service tech what causes failures and generates service calls, its more often than not dirt-caused.
It was a bad option to buy this particular battery, very short life now I can use it as a paper weight.
There are adequate solutions, and there are elegant solutions. Elegant only begins to describe the iPOD. The designers at Apple have outdone themselves on this one - even opening the Cube-style box it came in was a joy. IPOD holds a huge chunk of my music collection and is my constant little companion. Those of you old enough to remember hand-held transitor radios will recognize the feel immediately - small and a little heavy for its size, with a dial you can work with your thumb. The sound is amazing and it can replace a stereo if you add a set of external speakers that plug into the earphone jack. The display is easy to read, the light works well and it even has a sleep timer, which saves your battery if you like to listen to music at bedtime.The reviews I've read seem to go out of their way to find fault with iPOD, and I have to disagree. The complaint that it lacks of an OFF button is misleading. All you have to do is hold the bottom button down a few seconds to turn it off. As for Fire Wire, most Macs come with Fire Wire ports now, and frankly, I'm glad I finally have a peripheral that uses one. Compatibility is only an issue if you use a PC, and I can't imagine why anyone still does. Packing my messy CD's away in a drawer made iPOD well worth the money. The iPOD has given me new flexibility and portability in listening to music at home and on the road. As usual, once you know Mac, you'll never go back.
i would buy this speaker over again if i had to. its great it really helps bring my sounds system alive during movies. i would say that its major draw back is that now i want to totally rebuild my system after this amazing center speaker.
If a thermometer can be great this is the one. We even use this in the house when cooking hams or turkeys. Makes BBQ and cooking that much easier.
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 recently bought one of these from AMAZON and put it in my new XPC (Small Form Factor/Micro ATX, Model SN41G2B) It's worked great. For around a hundred bucks, it sure is worth it. AMAZON got everything to me really fast. Everything came in great shape. I was looking at the Thoroughbred core 2600, but then I decided on the Barton because of the larger L2 cache, which gives me more power than the Thoroughbred even if it doesn't clock as fast. I haven't tried OCing yet, but soon I'm going to increase the FSB as much as I can with my XPC, but I don't think it'll go very far because the motherboard in the XPC doesn't let me give it more voltage. I'll recommend it to anyone who needs a new computer for not overpriced price as Pentium 4.
I was hoping for a nice docking station with speakers but was amazed with the quality that came from such a compact unit. I highly recommend it.
I was pretty hesitant about buying this microphone at first, but after reading all the positive reviews here I went ahead and placed an order for a pair.I gotta say I'm pretty happy with the results. The mic pics up my voice very well and doesn't trigger from my breath like my old mic did. The earcups are nice and comfy for the most part, but do take some adjusting before you find a position that's perfect.A very minor complaint: for those of us that wear glasses it may be uncomfortable to have them on at the same time as these headphones. It presses the arms on my glasses into the side of my head unless I position them just right.
The TV was delivered promptly. The price went down shortly after I purchased it and Amazon credited me with the difference under their price guarantee. The TV has a multitude of inputs on it, most of which I don't use, but they are there. It's full 1080P, so when you connect your computer or video game to it it will look good. Also, you'll be ready for any HD that comes down the pike, including Blu-Ray. The picture is good with Standard Definition programming, although I do notice some motion artifacts sometimes. This is usually on a scene with some very black areas that are moving somewhat - there appears to be a delay in the refresh so that the areas looked "stretched" then "snap back" to the proper size. This is not noticeable with High Definition programming. HD looks absolutely amazing, from over-the-air local stations, Dish Network HD programming, and my Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player, using both HDMI and component cables. No complaints with HD. It looks "almost three-dimensional." I have not noticed the screen clouding that other users have complained about. The black areas are very dark, blending in with the frame around the screen. Sound from the built-in speakers is good except when volume is near maximum - then there is some distortion in the bass especially when watching movies on DVD. This would probably be solved with the use of a surround-sound system. The remote control is simplistic and will not control other devices, but it gets the job done. The menu system is easy to navigate through and becomes intuitive after a few uses. Overall, a great TV for the money. I liked it so much I bought a second one.
I have been looking to buy a Digital Camera for the last several years. The problem always seemed to be that the Cameras I could afford/justify were usually too weak in what they offered. Poor picture quality, difficult to use, etc.Well, finally finances and timing came together and I went shopping. I tried all of the 4+ MP cameras. While many were wonderful, they all came with many features that I knew I would never use. Not for lack of interest, but more that I KNOW I am an amature and the most important thing to me was to take GOOD pictures that I can share with friends and family.Then came the Kodak DX7630. Incredibly easy to use, acessible buttons, menus and features, a huge LCD screen in the back and a whopping 6.1 Megapixels.I have had this camera a few days and like most guys with a new toy really gave it a workout. I took pics in all kinds of environments, all kinds of light conditions and I am AMAZED by the quality. Using the night portrait mode I took pictures of my Mother-in-law's outdoor garden with no ambient light beyond the moon. The pictures came out stunning, so much so that a friend of mine is using it as a background on his computer.Other shots I took indoor and out were just as crisp, just as easy. One of my biggest problems is that I have what is called familial shaking, I simply can't keep a camera perfectly still. I can't tell you how many shots were ruined with my regular camera because of that. The Kodak seems to compensate just fine. More importantly, I get to see the pic immediately and if I have a problem, I delete it and shoot again.The Easyshare does for Digital what the Instamatic did for film cameras. Puts a powerful, easy to use camera so simple that anybody can take good pictures from day 1. Now with 6.1 MP, the EasyShare is a bigger bargain than ever.
I've purchased three LifeChat LX-3000's over the past few years. They're reasonably comfortable and have the quality in sound that you'd expect for the price. The only real downside is that after 3 to 6 months they almost always begin to cut out and the microphone begins to crackle and create static.My best guess is the wires break or wear down where they connect to the headset after repeated use and the headset just dies.But all-in-all the LifeChat LX-3000 is worth the cost. If you treat it well you'll have a decent headset for 6 months to a year and for $20 you really can't expect much more from it.
I bought this because I lost my charger for my Canon PowerShot Digital camera battery & I didn't want to spend a lot of money buying a new one. This one not only works great, but it's faster than my old one was and it comes with a car charging capability. Great product works great!
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.
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.
Not wishing to spend a large amount of money on my PC's computer speakers but not liking the factory speakers included on my computer I took a leap of faith and purchased the Cambridge 3-Piece system because of it's low price compared to some of the units out there.The system includes a large woofer and 2 tweaks that can extend up to 4-5 feet. The volume is controlled by a switch attached to the speaker's wires that can stretch 2-3 feet. The bass is controlled by the back of the woofer and overall installation of the speakers is very easy.It's amazing how much high quality sound I get from these speakers when running my computer's DVD player. Even with 3 speakers, the sound still gives you the movie theater feeling of having the sound go from left to right. I own a large TV but still prefer to watch DVDs on my 21&quot; monitor because of the sound's quality from the Cambridge speakers.I also own a large amount of PC games and if you're an avid gamer you have no idea what you're missing by not having a quality speaker system. Many of today's PC games were meant to have not only a good sound card, but excellent speakers that allow the user to appreciate the sound that the programmers meant to be a part of the game's atmosphere. Some games such as Clive Barker's Undying are 3x scarier with this system.You can buy better speaker systems than this but why bother with more speakers until they invent computer screens that stretch a few feet. The 3-piece Cambridge system is more than enough for anything you may use on your PC.
Who wants to have several different usb camera cords all over your desk top, or stuffed in your desk drawer to look for every time you want to down load a picture. This is great it reads all memory cards and you can transfer data, pictures and music from your computer to any card for your other devices. I love it, it is a time saver. Besides that Sandisk was the maker of the first and original card reader. I had that one years ago. Matter of fact still have it and am going to add it to the garage sell.
Fantastic deal on these speakers and they sound great above the new patio. They blend in great on the house (white siding), as well. The only negative I'd note is, as smaller speakers, they definitely tend to be a little on high end of the audio spectrum. When I first hooked them up to the receiver in our living room, they sounded distorted and were cracking a little bit. I thought I had a problem on my hands, but after some adjustment, I realized that the treble was just too high for them on the receiver. I had to turn it way down to accommodate the speakers, but they sounded fantastic when I did. They've only been outside for a couple months, but I powerwashed (carefully) around them a couple weeks ago and they didn't show any ill effects. If you're an audiophile looking for a deeper, richer sound, these might not be for you. However, if you're looking for a great deal on a set of great-sounding outdoor speakers that just won't pump a lot of bass, I'd highly recommend them.
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
The cord started working for a little while and at some point in time it decides to only work when the cord it place in a specific way.
This is a wonderful item! Not only does it give you turn by turn directions. It also gives the street names for easy navigation. I recommend it highly!
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
After searching many hours for a good universal remote, I found the One For All (OFA) URC8811. I had first purchased the OFA URC6131 but without the "learning" feature, it was impossible to program all the buttons from the original remote. One for All makes 21 different models. The "learning" feature begins at model 8811 and the "modem" feature begins at model 8910. The "learning" feature is used to copy the buttons of your original remotes into your new universal remote. The "modem" feature is used to update the universal remote via the telephone.Because the 8811 carries such an extensive library of manufacturer remotes in its memory chip, you may never need to update your 8811. If you actually do need to update it with new remote codes, you can send the 8811 to One For All for free. The 8811 is so advanced I bought two, one for myself and one for my father whose own original remote was failing. I was able to replace 3 remotes: my VCR, TV, and air-conditioner. Yes, I was able to copy, or the remote "learned", all the functions of my air-conditioner remote. Also, it only took a few minutes for me to program my father's remote for his TV/VCR combo.Using the 8811 is very convenient. Because of the "learning" feature, I was able to choose the placement of all the buttons from the original remotes. As has been mentioned in previous reviews, while it is not written in the sparse manual, most of the buttons are "learning" enabled. For years I was forced to switch between the original VCR and TV remotes whenever I wanted to "mute" the TV, very irritating. Whenever I wanted to enable or disable the caption feature of my TV, I had to switch to the TV remote and go through 6 steps. Now all I do is press one macro button.Finally, the 8811 and more advanced OFA models have a little known but powerful additional feature: JP1 programmability. Very few people know this, but there is a standard for universal remotes known as JP1. If a remote has the 6 JP1 pins, a JP1 cable can be used to connect it to your PC. JP1 first used the parallel port but now there are also USB JP1 cables. With a free downloadable program which runs on your PC, you can use the JP1 connector to update your remote in any manner you wish. Be aware you must know what you are doing. Otherwise, you can lock up your remote and you may be forced to return it to OFA for resetting. The JP1 parallel cable is inexpensive and the JP1 USB cable costs twice as much. You can find any information you need using a Google search if you are interested. There are forums specifically for JP1. You can find these forums by doing a "remote JP1 forum" Google search.While more advanced OFA remotes have an LCD display, I prefer not to have one because the display can break when you drop the remote. Furthermore, an LCD display will drain the batteries quicker. Some people complain about the 8811 using 4 AAA batteries. I don't have a problem with this because it makes the 8811 more compact. In terms of balance, weight, size, features, price and usability, the URC8811 is the best remote available. I am surprised more retail stores do not carry it. It seems the only way to obtain it is through the Internet.
The sound quality is excellent, however they are so big that they don't really fit on my head, and i wear a 7 7/8 baseball cap which is a relatively large head
Along with this linkhttp://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Info/HomePageThe NSLU2 is everything I hoped for and much more!
Amazon is the best place for me.Very good prices and as i found outwith my last purchase unequaled customer service.Any time i buy something from the web it's going to be Amazon first.As for the Logitech Z-5500 is a great system. The control pod turns offby itself but they are working on replacin the board.
D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage EnclosureI bought this product as a power/space saving alternative to a Windows Home Server. My main purpose for a NAS was to function as an UPnP server for my PS3 and and Itunes server for my pc's. After reading lots of reviews for other NAS enclosures this was the clear winner.Pros: The DNS-323 went from shipping container to fully functioning NAS in about 15 minutes including formatting and partitioning two 400GB drives, and FTP, UPnP, and Itunes servers! It also features 10/100/1000 network connection, USB port for print server or external storage, DHCP server, and many other options. Plus it also runs on a linux kernal and is extremely customizable because of that. Works easily as a media server (UPnP) PS3Cons:The configuration webpage has a tendancy to lock up in firmware v1.05, causing me to have to do a factory reset in order to access the NAS again! Later I found that as long as I DID NOT configure the Itunes server as the last option it worked fine.
These work great - I haven't had any problems. Great sound quality, they work perfectly with lightscribe, too. No coasters yet!
My internet is cable. Everyday I would have to reset the box because my internet would drop. The cable guy said the signal at my modem is weak, so i replaced my two splitters with two of these. No I have no problems. Great quality. These splitters even have a powerpass output for slighty better signal to which output you want.
I have used it for 4 weeks now. The best charger I ever used. Charging cycle indicators work very well. Correctly identifies dead batteries. Charges all sorts of AA & AAA batteries (I used it with 5 different NiMH types - all very well done). The last 5 years I used about 6 different charges - this is the best. It's pricy but IMHO worthwhile.
The Tom Tom One is a very good GPS and it can be used right out of the box. I've had it for about a month and I have been to places I would have never dared go without the TomTom. I prefer not look at the screen but the voice feature is more than enough to lead the way since the voice instructions are 100% PRECISE. The TomTom One is also conveniently small and light so that I also purchased the carrying case and I take the TomTom with me everywhere I go. Love it.THE MANUAL that comes with the TomTom, however, is a disaster. I was lucky I had learnt about the TomTom on TV and had seen it being used by a demonstrator. The manual is a real shame. It might have been written by a 3 year old. You need to get to page EIGHT to learn what they should have told you on page ONE. Except for the manual the TomTomOne is highly recommendable.
This USB cable was the best cable for the price that I could find near my home worked effortless could not have asked for any thing better. The short wait didn't hurt my exprience at all.
This is a great set of headphones which I can highly recommend to anybody. We're using them to watch TV.
Very nice camera well built and extensive set of features too. I did not expect the live view feature to be so handy and useful. It is very easy to use, with all switches in the right places.the E410 is for armature and pro alike so its excellent entry level DSLR. With Panasonic and lieca adopting their four third system, the future is bright.Drawback of that system Chinese made and the AF only three (comparing to 9 in canon 400D)If you can pay little extra, go for the E510 its even better
Bought for taking night shots, which is basically useless. if you're aiming for night skies, just use film. Digital becomes very noisy, fast.Otherwise, 30 seconds is plenty long exposure for whatever you're going to use. Tripod/2 second timer does well to avoid shake. It's also very, very short.Basically, if you need some kind of remote, use a remote.
I was trying to get a very good monitor at a reasonable cost. I saw the review on the multisync nec gx2 and was impressed, however it was going to cost almost $400 to purchased it and ship it to jamaica through ebiz.The price fell to 235 and i purchase it.I have it over two months know and I love it. The screen quality is excellent The reflective screen is beautiful to look at on or off..I purchase kworld 1440 tv tuner and now my monitor is an impressive lcd tv and monitor.The monitor allow you to easily adjust the screen for text, movie or photo viewing. Each setting is perfect.Very good buy
This home theatre system is great. I have had no problems whatsoever with it. Installation was a breeze, as well as learning how to use it... Definately 5 stars from me!!!!!
This keyboard is great. It installed instantly and is working flawlessly....for a reasonable price. The curvature of the keyboard is a nice touch as I do a lot of typing.
This album is very affordable for what it is. We wanted something to arrange all of our proofs in to keep. It was difficult to put the pictures in the plastic sleeves- maybe that's to be expected with plastic sleeves, i dont know. Still, it is good quality, great pricing, and fast shipping.
this is a great hard drive for what i use it for. it makes a little noise but other that that it works great.
The Zune is basically a half-done ipod clone. It doesn't do anything particularly well and does nothing better than an ipod. The only thing to recommend it is that its tied into the microsoft "world" of services and software. If having anything not made by microsoft concerns you, go with the Zune. Otherwise don't bother.It usually takes microsoft two generations of product and up to four years to get a product "right". Even if you think you need the Zune, I would give it a few years.
This is my 3rd wireless router after going through two netgear routers in the last two years. Airport was easy to set up on both my Mac and PC machines.For those of you with a PC running Windows XP, you must enable Windows Zero Configuration. Go to your Windows Start Menu > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > Services (Local)..then scroll to the bottom of the menu on the right and double click Windows Zero Configuration. Click start on the pop up window and your PC should be able to see the Apple Airport.The Apple site was very helpful. I've put two Mac's and two PC's on my Airport base station and so far so good.
Canon ink re-fills are very good. A little on the pricey side but over all a very good buy for the money. I have successfully refilled these cartridges for over 9 months and they keep working ..Amazing.!
This item worked, short and simple. I took out my Din 2 radio, placed this between the brackets, installed it, set up my din 1 radio, and it was done! I wish I had bought this when I first tried it, it's the easiest and most obvious solution. Don't pass this up for another set, you can just use your factory brackets with this!
Great savings and price, may even buy 2.Price: $1,772,767,261.98Sale: $1,268,210,425.88You Save: $504,556,836.10 (28%)
K10d is a really good camera. I tried Canon xt and xti before but both are small and don't fit my big hand. the size of K10d is alright! and it provided powerful manual adjustment for your catching pictures. The kit lens is also very good as basic lens.The Body SR function makes every lens perform very well when you hold it with shaky hands. I hate Canon and Nikon because they refuse to add Shake reduction function on the camera body so that they can sell SR lens at higher price.The only drawbacks low light performance is not as good as C and N. Focus speed is a little bid slow. Also the auto WB is not perfect. But you can adjust to get it right manually.Overall, it is a good DSLR.
I love this jukebox. Well worth the price. It's got surprisingly powerful little speakers in it, and it's beautiful to look at.
I bought the player and it seemed like a great deal at the time.I had a hard time to get the microdrive flap open. The unit is nice but everything has that cheap plastic feel to it - like you would want to handle it very carefully lest something snaps off. After putting the microdrive and batteries in, it was pretty heavy considering the weight before that.The USB 1.0 transfer is just so SLOW... It took 6 hours, yes 6 to load 550 MB of songs on it. That is its WEAKEST point.Radio tuner is lame and you wont get a decent signal unless your'e standing infront of the radio station building.The unit also guzzles batteries down like an SUV.It crashes/freezes very often and to get it started again you have to remove the batteries and put thenm back in - a very annoying procedure.Good qualities: Sound is very good. The backlight is bright. The remote works fine.In the end it is a good looker with no performance.
DVD's would skip and then lock up every single time I used the player. Finally it quit working altogether about 2 weeks after I bought it!
I love the bright colors of these- makes it super easy to keep everything organized.Will buy more of these!! So far, my favorite paper CD envelope I've tried.
Listing is misleading "Aspire Black X-Cruiser Case ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, Audio and Firewire Ports" until you get the shipping confirmation "Aspire X-Cruiser Case w/o Power Supply-Black (A107-1050) ".I suppose my bad for not verifying. Makes me wonder what other items from this company are misleading.
I needed an adapter to connect two male stereo cables together and this was the baby...The quality of this adapter is tops, I am more then satisfied with my purchase....This company at their expense sent me a replacement for the one I never received thanks to the postal service......I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this company again .Thank You AmaMax.com
This is pure junk. It is large and gets caught on nearly everything. The belt clip is weak and does not secure the case particularly well. Within a few days you can expect your Treo to fall off your belt and onto the floor -- several times per day! At least Belkin offers a lifetime warranty to send you another badly designed case. Spend a little extra and get a Nutshell case instead.
It's tiny, it's easy to use, has excellent battery life, and it sounds great. They had to spoil it someplace. The software, as usual.Instead of letting you copy MP3/WMA/AAC files directly from Windows explorer, you are required to encrypt them and use their proprietary software. You can't even use your own SD card writer; the software won't recognize other than the one supplied.I don't get it. Who at Panasonic could have made such a terrible decision, allegedly to "procect music copyright". Stop the BS... if I want to, I can pirate those songs even using the supplied SD Card reader. It's just that they won't play on the SV-SD85 if thet are not encrypted with the software.Hopefully a better software will come out (if it were at least integrated into Windows explorer, I wouldn't complain so much).Don't get me wrong; it's still a great buy. Besides, it seems that all players use some kind of proprietary software.
Excellent Product. The communication is very clear. More clear than my cell phone. I was not able to get a lot of communication distance, but I do live up in the hills where even cell phone service can be touch and go. I was pleased to find that the provided batteries were already charged when I opened the package.
This product is JUNK. It has no flash and does not work well even in sunlight, that is if you can get it to work. It is now three days after Christmas and one of them is already broken and won't delete the pictures. I wouldn't recomend this to anyone.
I snagged this lens at $109 a couple years ago. There is a little ghosting but otherwise it performs very well. A general note on 28mm lenses on digital. Doesn't provide a very wide angle of view. Go 18mm even though it's more money. I ended up upgrading.
My Logitech Harmony 550 works okay, but I have a hard time with keying in the channel numbers. The buttons are small and unless you depress them very hard, they oftentimes do not register. If I am too careful, I don't have time to get in three digit channels before the channel changes. Very frustrating. Not well thought out in design.
After I purchased this TV, one of the component video inputs is not usable do to visual artifacts. I returned this TV to Best Buy and got another one which had the same problem. Apparently there is a defect with some of these TVs.
cable becomes disorganized immidiately after a few usage. Takes a lot of time to reorganize. I do not suggest.
The circle is now complete: I started with film SLRs about 35 years ago, used them professionally in my job, but for personal use, I had gone to point and shoot film and recently point and shoot digital. I have not been happy with the sharpness of the point and shoot cameras so I thought it might be time to try the digital SLRs for sharpness and higher resolution.I ordered the silver body Rebel XT camera as I like it better than a faux pro black camera (this is afterall not a pro camera), and black cameras look dirty or dusty all the time. It came rapidly from Amazon.com. I have had mostly good pictures with this camera, but there are a few things I would add to the other posters.Pro: compact, light, fast, good in outdoor daylight.Cons: in incandescent light the AWB is only fair. The picture color is better if you set this manually in a manual mode rather than using the AUTO mode.Sometimes the autofocus has a tough time figuring out where things are indoors, and sometimes there is severe hunting, with an occasional focus which is way off. You can fool this autofocus in situations where the subject is further back than foreground objects unless you set the focus point ahead of time, which is usually not what you think about on the spot.ISO speeds in AUTO mode is 400, and cannot be set higher. You can set this to 1600 with very little noise in the non-auto modes.Kit lens is a bit soft in my example, despite good reviews. I got in a Tamron lens (28-75) which seems sharper, but some say this lens has a yellowish cast, which I have not seen yet. One other thing pointed out by the professionals: you have to wait till the buffer has saved the picts to the CF card or they will be lost. So long as the little red led has stopped flashing you are OK.Overall I am happy with this camera. I wish it were a bit more user friendly and intuitive, and there was more control over the ISO and AWB in auto modes. You can't expect the kit lens to be very good considering the price it is, but I would rather have a better prime lense than a cheap zoom which you have to replace anyway. Next time round I will just get a body and forget about the kit lens. For those looking to step up from a point and shoot film camera or a lessor digital, this is the right direction. I do wonder if I should have got the 20D instead, but for the difference in price, I got my Tamron lens and I am happy I did it this way. Good luck and happy picture taking to you all...Edit 4/10/2005: before doing my 24-75 zoom Tamron lens rebate, I wanted to be absolutely sure there were no front focus issues with this lens in this camera. Some have said the Tamron lens might have a front focus issue, and I spent a lot of time yesterday and today specifically looking for front focus problems, and found none. I took dozens of pictures indoors and out, with flash and without, and found no consistent problem worth sending the lens or camera back for. As I said above the focus is sometimes off indoors, probably due to low light, but much more often than not it is good. Outdoors today I shot some sharp pictures which focussed spot on, and I am pleased with the Tamron len's performance in my Rebel XT.
great product, I've always been a Sony fan but this product let me down, after 90 days the combo does not play dvd's, it just make weird noises and nothing happens, maybe I got the lemon, haven't talk to Sony yet but I know I'm gonna have to break my piggy bank..
The iPaq is certainly THE PDA to own. Dont think twice about it. I bought this model in early 2001 and, regardless the latest models that have appeared since, the quality and performance of this pocketpc has not declined. My only complaint is that, with the excellent games and programs that developers are putting out, i need extra memory!I am about to get a CF expansion pack and 256 MB of extra memory, to be able to use it more and enjoy more programs and even have some mp3s on the go.I have also updated the operating system to PPC 2002, and the results are great. Greatly recommended for first-time buyers and also PDAers from other systems in search of real connectivity, playability and processing power!
Please please do not buy this. This model has a built in power save mode that pretty much shuts off the iTrip after 30 seconds. There may be some of them that don't but many of them do and you probably don't want to take that chance. If you have the same problem that I and many others had, you will get a problem solve from Griffin to soft reset your iPod 2-3 times, it doesn't work. I will say this however, Griffin was lights out with the customer service about sending me a newer iTrip model. I think they realize that this was a poor design. It's kinda funny instead of having you send them the defective iTrip, they make you smash the iTrip and take a pic of it laying on the e-mail they send you. You will also have to send them a copy of the receipt. I haven't received the newer iTrip version yet, it happened yesterday, but I don't anticipate additional problems. So if you do go ahead an buy this, which I strongly recommend that you don't, contact Griffin if/when you have this problem and don't purchase another one.Hope this helpsDre
This is the 3rd one that I have purchased. It takes several hours to input the data, but overall I like this product.
Shipping was fast. And just about anyone could install and configure this unit. It comes with a tiny little brochure to get started, but with the install CD it was a piece of cake. I really like the USB port for attaching and sharing a printer/device. My only gripe is that with the SharePort utility, you have to remember to release the port each time you finish using the printer. Otherwise you can't access it from another computer. But I consider it a minor nit.
Very simple device, works properly and am very happy with it. Comes in standard packaging, not the original UPC.
The HP 92 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge (C9362WN) produces excellent print quality in both black and color. Compared to different printers that I have used though, it doesn't last very long requiring more frequent purchase of cartridges.
I purchased it new in May, '09. It worked well enough on my Nikon D60, considering it is a consumer quality lens, but only for about 5 months. Early in October, '09, on about every 3rd shot, the lens would grind during autofocus and zoom, and the image in the viewfinder would shake uncontrollably. This shaking and grinding would continue after I released the shutter button. Needless to say none of the pictures turned out at all. I shipped it back to Nikon in NY, and it was returned, supposedly repaired, 3 weeks later. The day after I got it back, the shaking and grinding continued. It also malfunctioned on my friend's Nikon D40. I contacted the seller, who would not replace the lens, so I had to ship it back to Nikon again, where it should be by now. Those are just the facts, but I'm researching other manufacturers products now.
There is a small number of good uses for this pad, primarily for something that absolutely has to be supported on your shoulder, for a limited period, and which you won't want to shift around. As noted by others, its soft rubber catches on hair and clothing and it is awkward to shift around: in order to slide it forward or back, it has to be off the shoulder; getting onto either shoulder requires setting the pad in place and only then letting it take up the load--which means that shoulder-to-shoulder transfers require some dexterity. Also, contrary to the manufacturer's specs, it doesn't really accommodate a 2" strap unless that strap is fairly light and flexible; it does not, for instance, work with the 2" strap of my Timbuk2 computer bag or larger messenger bag. And it is also problematic with narrow, thin straps, which don't really stay in place all that well. I tend to leave it in my shoulder-carried "suiter" bag for those times when my gate is really far from the airport exit.
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 needed something little that didn't skip to accompany me on my runs. I wasn't so concerned about the FM part although I don't have any trouble getting local stations - even indoors. Maybe because I live in a major city? It fit all my needs: small, lightweight, storage for enough music to get me through a 30 to 60 minute run. It would be nice to have more memory, but what it comes with is enough for me. I thought the software was easy to use (I didn't read the directions so maybe that helped). One complaint I have is that it doesn't come with CD ripping software, but for about $20.00 you can get that on the Internet.
I received this as a birthday gift and this box rocks! The sound is fantastic, and the quality of music is out of this world. Many of the music stations have no commericials and the programming is excellent. Worth every penny and best gift I ever received!!!!!
As a photographer since 1971, I have seen many stunning changes in the art, business and technology of photographic imaging. Now these achievements are celebrated in this perfect tool, the Pentax Optio 550 5MP. The design and features are exceptional. My first hand-held expedition produced beautiful landscapes, the color and clarity rendering the best images I have ever seen. I now appeal to the industry...how about inventing printer and paper technology to match the image creations of these cameras?
My all in one Canon prints great images, is reliable and uses ink more reasonably than my Epson CX did. Love the durability of the dura- brite inks Epson uses, but ink head clogs and problems resulted too many times with it. Would not trade my Canon, very pleasantly surprised at how easy and good it is. I have been very happy with it.
I just bought my second Logitech Trackman Wheel mouse. I have one on my PC & I just bought one for my laptop. I have arthritis in my shoulders BAD, so hovering a mouse irritates my shoulder so bad I could only use it for about 1/2 an hour. Not with the Trackman, since I can rest my arm with my hand laying on the mouse I don't have any pressure on my arm or shoulder all I have to do is move my fingers. I love this mouse and would recommend it to everyone. No more making room for the mouse on your desk it just sits in one place. The ball, wheel and right and left buttons are ergonomically correct so it fits your hand perfectly. Try one you'll love it.
I'm no hard-core bird watcher, but I bought these anyway to replace a cheap old set of 8x32's I had received as an upgrade to the hand-me-downs I received from my father. Honestly, I couldn't tell a difference. Yeah, they're nice. But for occasional use, I can't see spending the $80+. Returned these to Amazon.
I PURCHASED THIS ITEM YEARS AGO. NOW IF FIND THAT IT IS NO LONGER WORKING. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE LOST THE ABILITY TO VIEW PRICELESS CD'S THAT I MADE ON THIS UNIT. ALL OF THE CD'S THAT I CREATED FROM OLD VHS TAPES OF MY GRANDSON, WILL NOT PLAY IN ANY OTHER UNIT. I HAVE PURCHASED AND HAD TO RETURN NUMEROUS BRANDS OF DVD/CD PLAYERS BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT PLAY MY CD'S THAT I MADE ON THE GO GEO UNIT. I CAN NO LONGER VIEW VIDEOS OF MY GRANDSON. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANYTHING OR ANY CD'DVD PLAYER THAT WILL PLAY THSES CD'S MADE ON THE GO GEO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I was a little bit skeptical about buying this TV over the Samsung equivalent which was only $40 more but after owning this product for seven months I am very pleased. I have had no problems with it, the picture is great, and sometimes it stays on for hours at a time with my 360 or PS3. Even if anything does happen to it, I bought the two year warranty that Wal-Mart offered in case anything does happen to it.Great product for the price, probably best for a bedroom or office as opposed to a living room however.
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.
The only reason I can think to recommend buying the SAM2000 would be to get in early on the class action law suit that will no doubt result from the corporate malfeasance that got it to market. The unit simply does not work. It's really that bad.I bought this hoping to use it with my TiVo. Some of the basic functions (Play, Pause, Record) work, but the menu button will not -- and it won't learn new commands. The learn function literally does nothing but flash an "ERR" message (and chirp an annoying BUZZ).I would doubt very seriously that this unit was tested at all by its manufacturer. I figured the other reviewers were exaggerating (or not technically inclined). They were right; and man, was I wrong.ZERO stars. Do not buy this product.Amazon staff - you should remove the SAM2000 from your inventory and sue its distributor.
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.
I love these cases. I bought the multicolor pack and the clear pack. I have a very limited space for my DVDs and was in need of space saving, so when I found these I was ecstatic. Two of these cases equals one original case. The great thing is that it has a plastic outer sleeve so you can take the cover out of the old one and insert it into the new case. I do have to trim it a little (about 1/4 of an inch) but it is worth it.Though I did not originally buy this item here the store I did buy them from no longer supply so I have a set ready in my shopping cart for when I do need them, which should be soon because I have found a few loose DVDs that have come with some of my CDs (that I have also consolidated).
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.
Usually Amazon reviews are a good indicator of a product's quality. Not this time. Most everyone tells me I sound like I'm in a well. Would not recommend this headset even at this low price.
This is a terrific product. Out of the box into the car with no problems.Cell phone pairing no problem but phonebook did not auto load? Waiting for answer from Garmin. The product works well as advertised.Great value with Amazon price!
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 plastic on both sides of the headphones broke. It's unbelievable for such expensive headphones. I wrote customer service twice and even sent pictures of the sides all taped up. The second time they sent a letter back with information on where to contact another department. What, like they can't just forward it to the right place themselves? What a joke. Sound quality is alright, but what good is that if the headphones won't hold together? I'll never buy another Bose product again.
The Trackball is better than a mouse, but not as good as Microsofts version. If you have small hands it's great, otherwise; Microsofts trackball conforms to the hand much better.
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!
Many people have written reviews making note that the space bar sticks unless pushed very carefully in the center. This space bar issues should not be overlooked as the space bar is probably the most used key in typing. I didn't look carefully enough at the reviews before purchasing and regretted it immediately. Returned it the next day. This is a warning!
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 have been useing maxell back when they used tape . never had a problem .with the dvd -rw disc . does a real good job well made disc
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.
In my opionion, Memorex has developed very high quality CDR for a good price compared to their competitors such as Sony and HP. This 80 minute Memorex CDR spindle is the best bang for the buck. I've tried the 80 min Memorex and have no problems with them. I wrote data onto about 40 of these 80 min CDRs are they were all perfect. Extremelly durable and reliable.
My router sets up as 24mbs with WPA2-AES security enabled. I do not have any N devices, and in fact only use the wi-fi for my PS3 and iPhones, in addition to the occasional visitor (my dad) who brings a laptop. I am located in the basement of a two story house (so that's kind of three stories) and the Netgear 54 would reach the whole house, although it would have nooks and crannies where it dropped to one bar on the iPhone.There appears to be no improvement in range whatsoever with the new router. However, due to the speed increase it appears to be faster even in these one-bar zones of the house. I even tried making a mount about 7 feet up from the floor on the wall of the basement (9 foot ceilings down here, so that still leaves a couple feet headroom) to get the router closer to the main floor and away from speakers and printers and monitors down here on the desk. Didn't really see an improvement in range after that either.I do not have an overheating problem as one popular review notes, in fact it isn't even very warm to the touch.The blue leds are BRIGHT. Not sure why manufacturers don't offer red or dimmer led options. Doesn't matter to me, in fact I like it as it works as a "night light" in the basement once the monitor cycles down in global warming mode.Setup was FAIRLY easy, but it bailed at one point and had me restart the computer and restart the setup process. But it seemed to recognize where we had left off and installed easily from there. It did not manage to log into my Netgear router to get settings, although it tried and failed. Didn't matter as I was planning on changing settings from that setup anyway.This model is starting to get harder to find, most stores do not seem to have it in stock and you have to order online. But it can still be found online fairly easily at the time of this writing and is a good solid, fast router.Had I known that I wasn't going to get any significant range improvement, I'm not sure I would have spend the $ though. My old router worked fine, I was hoping this would improve range significantly and it didn't.
This is a great tv in general. Actually, I returned 6 to the store until I found one with minimal tube distortion. If you don't know what tube distotion is just try looking at an image with static straight lines. Most tubes will bend in random areas (most sony flat tubes anyway!).On the digital broadcast input the volume is approx. 30% louder than on the analog inputs. I like to listen to TV at low volume, and this makes the digital signal basically unusable for me.
I loved it. It's better and bigger than Ipod. It has some software problems, but I guess Microsoft will solve this as fast as we can imagine.
No match to its utility, price and convenience to setup. There was little problem of setting up automatic backup but then the as usual wonderful Tech support of Linksys made it easy. I was done initial setup in mins and then back up took me another 10 mins on phone with technical support people.Recommended for all home users.
I am extremely disappointed with my new monitor. I recently bought the Samsung 22" wide screen monitor after my Princeton gave up. Although it is touted as excellent, this monitor is one I am sorry I bought. The screen brightness is uneven, with the top being dark, middle medium and bottom light. It's impossible to post-process my images in Photoshop and get consistent results.
I bought this TV two weeks ago after a month of research and after watching the price come down, down, down since its release in September. At under 2K, this LCD TV is a great value. Sure, you can find one the same size a little cheaper but I can assure anyone that this TV is top-of-the-line in its category.I narrowed down my possible choices to the Samsung 4095, the Sharp 40" Aquos, and this one because I really wanted 1080p resolution for the PS3 and Blueray. If you are not going to watch Blueray, HD-DVD, or game then don't waste your money on 1080p because it will be years before there is programming at that resolution. After reading on Amazon, AVS Forums and CNET reviews; and going local stores numerous times; I eventually decided on this one. Needless to say, I had heard about all the issues that sometimes happen with LCD TV's and this model in particular faced "cloudiness" on some forums. However, if you look at any LCD TV forum they all have some issues. 1 out of every 100 or so TV's is going to have a problem and it doesn't matter what brand. This TV seems to have the least complaints and the cloudiness was reported on only a few cases vs. the Picture quality issues with the Samsung and Sharp.Bottom line, I have enjoyed this TV since the moment I set-it up. The settings are not going to be correct right out of the box but the setup is easy using the Sony menus and remote control. I highly recommend reading the calibration threads on AVS because they have some goods settings which I found to be better than the normal, plus, disabling some of the defaults helps picture quality immensely. On poor sources I can sometimes see occasional pixilation and blurring, but I know that it is not the TV because I can switch to another HD program and it is amazing. The sound is average but with a TV this nice you should really invest in a better sound system. The remote is simple to use and setup is easy. Playstation and Blueray are absolutely stunning on the TV, but use a HDMI cable over component cables for the best quality. Please don't waste your money on expensive HDMI cables (i.e. Monster cables)! Low price cables are just as good.You will not find better picture quality in a LCD TV under 2K than this one.
I purchased this HP 78XL ink cartridge from amazon in August of 2010 as a back up for my printer, since I had just inserted my last on-hand cartridge into my printer. The expiration date on the box reads "Sep 2011". Today I put it in my HP printer to replace the existing one since the color printing had started looking bad. However, when the "test" sheet printed out there was no yellow ink showing. And this, 6 months prior to the printed expiration date. I realize the amazon "return" date has elapsed, but when a cartridge doesn't perform at least up to it's expiration date, to me it means the cartridge is defective.HP 78XL - Print cartridge - 1 x yellow, cyan, magenta - 970 pagesI feel that due to the circumstances, this cartridge should be replaced by the supplier.
the consistent color and quality of this display paper exceeded my expectation, satisfied my hopes and met my needs. delivery was prompt and product shipping packaging more than sufficient. thank you
After doing all my HDTV research, I narrowed my choice down to the Samsung DLP sets. The only dilemma was should I buy the 42" or 46" since the price difference was minimal ($30). After a couple months of watching the price drop, coupled with the delicate process of convincing my wife we needed to make said purchase, I finally purchased the 46" model the last week of December. After having the set, I can truly say it is one of the most satisfying purchases I have ever made in my life. The picture quality is just stunning. I am now a bonified HDTV snob and go instantly to those channels on my cable box. I find myself just watching nature shows because of how good they look. And while I am no big sports fan, I even find myself watching more football lately--again because of the picture. I've even overheard my hard-to-convince wife on the phone commenting to a friend on how great the TV is. And well, the kids love it too. Nothing looks better than a Pixar DVD on this set! You cannot go wrong with this TV! Price (no tax and free shipping!), picture quality, ease of setup and use, and even the delivery (I thought Eagle was great). I am one satisfied customer who now hates watching analog channels in 4:3 dimensions. Buy this TV!!!
Worked like a charm in Italy! Charged cell phones, MP3 players, etc with no problems. Recommended.
Esta con madre, puedes buscar una cancion o una foto super rapido, no se tarda en empesarla a reproducir y el tiempo de transferencia de las canciones o fotos de la cumpu al ipod es mucho mas rapida que cualquiera que tenga un disco duro, no pesa nada y los audifonos tiene muy buen volumen, lo que no tiene a su favor es que le falta el reproducir video no le cabe "tanto" comparado con un ipod grande y el precio. pero por todo lo demas esta genial R.F.V./MTY/Mexico
This was a great buy. Works like a charm.I would get this before wasting money on a converter. Great buy...
I ordered and received a Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyborad 4000 from BuyDirect Corporation thru Amazon. The Keyboard was defective. I wrote a review and got an immediate response for BuyDirect Customer Service - Kevin Thai. A new keyboard was sent immediately and is now working perfect. Kevin Thai and BuyDirect were very understanding, courteous, and provided Excellent Customer Service. Thank you for your help. I am now a satisfied customer.
This is a nice snug protector which is useful if you're working out, but you have to keep it on the same playlist and can't adjust the volume when it's on as the skin is so tight around the control dial.
I am so excited to receive this product. I am very much into scrapbooking and thought if I was going to put that much into scraping I needed a great camera to take my photos with. I feel this is the perfect camera for me. It has all the features I have been looking for and at a great price. I had been looking for a long time.
I bought 2 of these cables and both of them have had issues working with the iPhone 3G. The connection is fuzzy at best; To get it to work I've need to jiggle the connector or pull it out and push it in many times. This is especially irritating since the iPhone detects whether a cable is unplugged and pauses the music. Not very safe when driving. Stay away, spend a few more $$ on the Jensen3.5MM Mini Extension Cableinstead. I just bought a second one of the Jensen and I threw out the "Cables To Go" cable.
The Stanton T-80is a direct drive turntable with analog and digital output, which is what I used to digitize my old LPs for long term storage. The turntable has everything you could hope of in terms of reliability a quality. The motor is quiet and quick. It will also rotate the platter backwards. Though some of the uses for this turntable are for professional DJs (hence the direct drive motor,and not a belt driven platter), I found the sound quality to be extremely good, and the built in analog/digital converter a great convenience as signal degradation was virtually eliminated. If you get a chance to get one, buy it! Don't buy the cheap crap they sell where you have the CD, radio and record player in one unit: those are toys, not professional tools.
I can't say enough great things about this film! To hell with Super XX and Berger, if you wish for medium (or slow) speed film for landscape; this film is hands down better!!! It resolves an extremely wide tonal range--far wider than your print paper (even contact like Centennial or AZO) can resolve, and, then, has very wide exposure laditude. Therefore, this is one of the very few negative types you can actually push certainly up to a stop and a half. I use a pyrogallic developer, and the emulsion is just custom made for pyro; it takes a wonderful stain and the separation throughout is incredible. The grain size is very, very small--not what you would generally think of for medium speed film. The tooth is also nice to pick up fine retouching elements, as in opaquer and paints. All and all this is, in my mind, the finest film ever made if you wish for the ability to push, desire very wide tonality, and yet still yeild very small--almost insignificant grain size.
After stopping by my local hardware store for a bargain plug. It wasn't long before I remembered why I used to buy hospital grade for my maintenance department.I use this at home on my vacuum cleaner. Feel solid in the hand. Precision parts. Prongs are solidly in place - ground hasn't fallen out after weekly use.Well pleased and would recommend it. Cost more, but well worth it.
Amazon's product title is dead wrong: the box actually says "synthetic leather." My FZ50 doesn't fit as well as it should. Serves its purpose, but if I had to do it over again, I'd probably buy another (case logic) product.
After researching other brands and having past experience with canon printers, I continue to buy canon products for their performance, features and cost saving ink replacements. The features others have reviewed in detail, made it easy to make this purchase.
This little FM transmitter is awesome. You just plug it in and it works just like you want it to. If you want a good signal just set it to non-US frequencies. This transmits at frequencies as low as 87.7 MHz. Nowhere in the US uses frequencies below 88. So I just set it and my car radio to 87.7 and it transmits very clearly. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality transmitted through my cars stereo. I live near Atlanta and when I drive near the city I do get some very minor static but its not enough to bother me. The fact that I can still use my outlet for my GPS is awesome. Also, the cord stretches so that people in the back seat can play music as well. For the price I would say this FM transmitter is a really good product.
I'm trying to return this product. The documentation is virtually non-existent. I'm an IT pro, with years of experience and I cannot get the card to work. Maybe it is a bad card, maybe the installation procedure is just too obtuse. I can't tell because the Sony camera's configuration procedure is impossible to decipher and there is nothing on Sony's site, or in the SNCA-CFW1 box, to explain. I returned this and got the Sony SNCA-CFW5 G card instead. It works great.
The day I was planning to buy an iPod mimi, was the day that iPod nano was announced. I have decided to get the nano and I am happy that I did. It is very impressive. I have transfered many songs and pictures to my nano. It is very small. I still didn't take off the plastic from the front part of the nano, I don't want it to get scratched up. I wish they had a clear case avalable at the market. I bought a black nano and don't want to use a different color case. Overall, it is nice. Only negative part is that as soon as you touch the nano, shades of your fingerprints gets traced to the nano and if you try to erase the traces with the cloth, the surface gets messy. Hopefully the battery will last a long time. [...]
We print 100-200 pages a day in our Medical Transcription business. The brother laser printers do a good job at a reasonable price.
Great set of headphones for the price. Bass is a deep tone sounding like more expensive headphones. You can not go wrong for the money spent!
some people have complained about the wires being too thin. this is a positive and negative. the thinness of the wire makes them very light. they dont pull down on my headphones. they are also very flexible and easy to manage. very comfortable to deal with. however, being thin cables. they are weaker. keep them out of traffic and they will be fine. i found the sound quality to be fine. did not notice any difference. but i dont use expensive $200 headphones either
I bought this tv before Christmas and am very pleased with the quality of the picture and the ease of use. I did quite a bit of tech research and then decided to base the purchase mostly on using my eyeballs. Specs don't mean a whole lot if you don't like what you're looking at. This was very easy to set up with the HDMI cables and simple to mount on the wall with cables run through the wall. The only thing I will change is finding a longer power cable to run through the wall, but I can get that aftermarket. A good set at a good price. I paid $1299 at a one day $500 markdown before Christmas.
The Ziotek media carousel does everything it is supposed to. However, compared the Century CD carousels we purchased previously (discontinued) the software is barebones. If the Century software was a 10, this software is a 2. It works, but that's all.
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.
Trust me, Amazon could lower the price of this even further, but even if all you pay is shipping you are still not getting a bargain.I owned this unit for one month, after which it would never play any DVDs. It only showed the NO DISK message. For some reason, I chose to ignore the other reviewers before me who warned of the same problem. I figured, I am a smart technical guy, so it should work for me. Wrong!The price has gone down about 50% since the time that I purchased this unit, but it is still not worth risking it. As other reviewers have mentioned, the phone/web/email support provide by RCA is worthless. However, I would like to take a moment to recognize the return department at Amazon, who were kind enough to let me return the item without the original packaging. They get 5 stars. The DVD unit however only get's 1 star. I would have given less than one star, but that doesn't seem to be possible.I have no personal grievance against RCA - in fact I have onwned some great RCA VCRs in the past. But this unit is so full of bugs that Amazon should just cut it's losses (and avoid further reputation risk) by returning this entire lot to RCA.
Light weight, easy instructions that a woman can do and moves around easily enough that I can do it all by myself.
Positive:+ Good Battery Life+ Wonderful Photo Quality+ 3x Optical Zoom+ Wonderful Video QualityNegative:- No Manual Options- Only 32 MB Memory Card BundledIt's a great camera, unless you don't mind not having manual options.
I bought this radio to save wear and tear on my Sony ICF-2010, which is more than 20 years old and still in good working condition. The performance isn't great, but was about what I expected given the price and size of the radio. However, the build quality is much worse than I expected. It has the build quality of a cheap, throwaway Sony Walkman and is not remotely comparable to the ICF-2010 in build quality or in any other respect.I bought an AC transformer on eBay but only got about 6 months use from it before the AC input jack stopped working. Now the Page button has failed. It's the button used in combination with a number to jump to different pages of presets. The Page button is frozen and doesn't spring back, but it still is possible, with difficulty, to change to a different page of presets by pushing the Page button followed by a number.
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!
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!
Read all the reviews, but for $21, said WTH and was prepared for the worst. Loaded the software on the laptop in front of the TV, gathered up all the remotes. Except for 1 remote, Onkyo HTS, RM-AX1400 had the codes. However, on the Sony DVD player, only the basic functions worked and I ended up assigning around 10 keys. It took about an hour to set up all the functions but afterwards, I was a happy camper. Xpress functions are awesome, I love the ability to customize macros endlessly.I suppose for those without the original remote, things would not go as easily. My wife doesn't appreciate it, of course, but it's a guy thing. Overall, extremely satisfied with the product. As some have mentioned, it is a lot bigger than most remotes, but not unruly,and it feels like an expensive product.
I wanted to locate my 2 IDE DVD devices high in my full tower case. The standard 18" cable length is not sufficient to achieve this purpose. A 36" cable seemed to be the perfect solution. NOT SO. The cable as sent had one connector located at the 36" position and one at ~ 20". Seems to me this defeats the whole purpose of a long cable.
This is a superb product! I previously owned a Garmin CarPilot; the operational procedures of the 276C are similar and very convenient and easily understood. The voice feature of the 276C can be turned down (or off), however I found it to be preferable, especially for city driving as one does not have to look at the display at all. "Just follow the Lady's directions!"I bought an additional 256 mb memory card which allows detailed maps for about three Northwest States. I would recommend, instead, a 512 mb memory card (not available when I bought mine) so that more detailed data could be stored.
product was as good as everyone said,most bang for the buck,ease of use performance and value!!exelent product,way to go creative!!(made the first mp3 player by the way!!) thanks anthony
............Got this item about a week and a half ago, but just set up today. As other reviews stated, directions ( other than picture ones ) are all in other languages- WHO CARES!..this system is ready to go out of the box!! Just attatch the power cord to the receiver and the desired audio out put cables of your choice; I hooked it up to an input on my living room receiver L and R, then on other side you just set transmitter near computer so that the supplied usb cale will reach a port in your tower... as soon as you insert the usb the system turns on and links itself ( may have to physically press power button for reciever unit ) . Then I went to my media player on my computer, selected a song, and it played immediately! ( it bypasses my computer speakers ) Currently I am on GROOVESHARK a free radio station ( no commercials, and you pick the exact songs you wish to listen to like Itunes ) and still works flawlessly. Receiver and transmitter are two rooms apart, about 40 50 ft apart, and transmitter is inside my tower cabinet with door shut... Just can't say how much of a deal, and easy this system is! Very happy I purchased it. Gotta love the price :) .
I love this product. I am always on my laptop and can't stand the heat from the laptop as well as not being able to use my external mouse. With this product, the heat isn't an issue and I can use my external mouse as well. Great for your lazy boy chair, in bed, where ever. I looked and evaluated many different "lapdesks" and this one for me was the best. Should have ordered this years ago...better late than never.
These very economical headphones just blew me away. I read the reviews on them so I bought a couple pair for my wife who can't stand ear buds. I own $350 Senhieser studio headphones among other things like expensive ear buds and such so I know what quality is. These are not equal to the studio headphones but for $5 bucks they blew me off my chair. I have decided to keep one pair of the ones I purchased for my wife for myself and just ordered 2 more just in case they don't last very long. For 5 bucks these are worth it.I haven't really tested these to the fullest as my IPOD, laptop sound card, and other mp3 players don't have the power to really push them hard but the following is the best approximation of what I have found so far.The 100db/mW rating is a little conservative as I think it may exceed 105 or better. In otherwords they seem to do it. What this means to those who are not electrical engineers is a milliwatt is a very small amount of electrical power and a 100 decibel sound is very loud. So these headphones don't need a lot of power to make a lot of sound.Now to the quality of that sound, they are rated at 16 hertz to 22,000 hertz. What this really means is if you are a teenager (youngster) who has not destroyed their hearing yet you might be able to hear sounds of 16,000 hertz or better and feel sounds lower than 100 hertz. The reason they are rated beyond the normal hearing range is that sounds are a complex mix and being able to recreate sounds at these extremes affects and blends in with the sounds you can actually hear providing a more accurate reproduction. These head phones have good bass response for the price. The highs are clean enough to tinkle with the sound of broken glass hitting concrete in an auditorium. Again these are not $200 plus headphones but I would have placed them at about the $30 - $40 range. I have spent that much and received less in quality. But I felt ripped off by those inferior headphones but these I would have accepted at that price.Simply put, if you are listening out on the road or want a diposable set of headphones that do the job well enough to keep you from pining for your studio headphones then buy these.
I used this product with my new Linksys N Router for superfast speeds. No more cabling issues. Great product!
okay from the beginning. The internal memory in the card allows for 8 shots. Yipee! So I have to spend $30.00 on a card. Plus $7.00 shipping. I bought this because my Olypus was back at the factory. I should have waited for the Olypus to be returned (which it has been no charge, in 3 weeks) In my opinion, the photos are terrible worse if you use the kodak software. They are dark, the camera has to &quot;charge&quot; the flash between photos, (which seems to take forever). The monitor is dark. The only good thing that came of this is a bought the camera printer dock. The can work with any digital photo on file. Beautiful shots! No more going to the store to have a print made. Oh yes before I forget. I had to buy a card reader because my computer would not &quot;see&quot; the camera while on the dock. If I plugged in the camera directly, fine it saw it. Final thoughts,my late father would always say: &quot;you get what you pay for.&quot; Wise words from years from years ago. My first olypus digital lasted 5 years. My son is in New Zealand and he is still using it sending me beautiful photos. This is a &quot;kiddie&quot; camera. I let me 6 year old use it,without fear because if it breaks we lose nothing. When you start with nothing you have nothing to lose. Heed my advice, spend some money if you want some decent photos. I would not even recommend this to a teenager because they are way smarter than us adults. That's all from videomanmark, a amazon.com pro seller.
Once you've used a trackball like this you'll never go back to a mouse. The only drawback is it is not suitable for 7% of the population (southpaws).
When Sony puts its mind to it, it can create electronics products that are as evocative and stylish as they are useful and functional. The Sony ZS-M7, now unavailable, is an example of the type of equipment we used to associate with the Sony name, and which has often seemed to elude the company's grasp in recent years. With striking styling that is simultaneously modern and classical, and a set of features that caught the attention of anyone seeing or using the unit, this was more than just your run-of-the-mill CD and Minidisc player. I've posted a few photos here to provide an idea of what the unit looks like, but there's nothing like seeing it in real life. Seeing the ZS-M7 in person makes you remember what Sony used to be all about.
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
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
I bought this converter to use with my Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 D lens on my Nikon D80. It fits the lens, and seems to work, at least for metering and manual focus, but the resulting images aren't usable-- or at least aren't any more usable than without the converter. My test shoots have been with a sturdy tripod in broad daylight, around f8 and 1/640th (so, plenty of light). I varied the aperture from 11 down to 3.2 (changing the speed accordingly). In taking pictures of a still subject, where I have achieved excellent focus through the viewfinder, the resulting images are very noticeably out of focus.I played with focusing closer or farther, compared with dead on, and none of these produced an image that was clearly enough in focus to be worthwhile. If I compare the images taken without the teleconverter at 200mm with images taken with the converter (400mm), the result is a similar amount of clarity. In other words, if I crop and the 200mm photos and compare them to ones taken with the teleconverter, I've got just about the same clarity. So, the upshot is, don't get this teleconverter if you are looking to get closer and retain clarity in your images.
This is a very unique and amazing design case I'm absolutely satisfied and very impressed. I love how it wont open when the case is upside down. Worth every penny! A must get if you are on the fence.
I've been using the JBL On Tour for four years now and it has performed wonderfully!! I use it in the enclosed space of my office, and it sounds great! Have never used it outside or in a larger area, but I didn't buy it for that.It's perfect with music as well as audiobooks and podcats and it has performed with the same excellence through 2 iPod nanos and the current iPod Touch.Double thumbs up!!
I've had this screen for a few weeks, it seems like it will last a while. It looks great with my casio ultraslim projector. It shows colors a lot better than a white wall. it is great and has a very good theater look. I do not like the look of 4:3 ratio screens. so I bought this. Its very good for the price. I thought it was going to be an okay size, but this is exceptional. its huge. got it on sale for $69.99 and shipping is $21.00 to Washington.
I agree with with the positive comments posted earlier. This card is great, and definitely keeps pace with the High FPS in burst mode with the various formats of JPEG and RAW.I liked the card so much I am getting another one :).I also picked up the Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader. The packaging says for extreme III but works just fine with Extreme IV CF cards. I was able to transfer about 1.5 gigs of pictures in about 1.5 minutes to external storage. Very small and also fits nicely in the camera bag.
I'm here looking for a replacement for this JUNK.The PROBLEM:Automatically switches back to machine "A" just as mouse is recognized on machine "B".Example:Machine "A" is working fine video, keyboard, mouse all online perfect.Push button once.Machine "B" video appears instantly, mouse starts to move cursor after 6 seconds, BAM Belkin switches back to Machine "A" after 8 seconds. Machine "B" is not asleep. Everything is securely plugged.Don't buy it, you'll be sorry. FWIW this was with two Mini Macs.
It's one of those "you get what you paid for" type of radios. VERY cheap, and works great for someone like me who doesn't care much about quality. I'm pretty hard on electronics, but this one lasted much longer than I expected for the less than [money] I paid for it. Nice product, nice design.
i had bought the PYLE PLCM 7200 A WHILE AGO AND VERY DISSATISFIED WITH IT THE PROBLEM IS THE BLUETOOTH DOES NOT WORK AND THE BACK UP CAM DOESN'T WORK. IF I COULD RETURN IT I WOULD CAUSE IT WAS A WASTE OF MY MONEY.IF YOU LIKE TO SPEAK TO ME U CAN SEND ME AN E-MAIL AT jcr358@aol.com.
I need 0 stars.....Yes, that's ZERO stars for a rating. Don't believe me, just google it! There's whole web pages devoted to fixing it, because RCA won't back up their product. VCR played about 3 tapes before one got stuck in it and won't come out.The tv tuner is very very slow changing channels.
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 is a good remote. I didn't find the set-up too hard, although it was a little more involved than I expected. The macro functions are outstanding: one button turns on all the right gear.The battery life is really the only con I see with this remote. I change the batteries every 2 or 3 months it seems, which isn't that big of a deal, just kind of a hassle.
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.
New cartridge had been received on time and well packed, easily installed.Printouts are in good quality.1 Concern: overpriced.
I found this product to be good enough to deliver sound/tunes in any room I use it in. I was looking for something to use in the areas I don't have my home stereo piped to. It was easy to set up and the controls are nice. The remote is a nice touch too.
I bought this for an IP camera that could upload still images on a schedule to my ftp site. It has very few options in this category. I wanted to be able to upload one image every minute or less even. It can either do it continously or you can set up a schedule or times (to do it continously). On the FAQ there is an area that looks like there is some extra menus for doing a manual setup. Guess what? Those menus are not included in the actual firmware you get with this product. I upgraded to the latest firmware version, hoping it would be there, but this changed nothing in the options.If you just want a camera for network security to be monitored remotely or from inside your network, this will work, although its quality is NOT that good. Id recommend even the bottom of the line Axis cameras as their picture quality is much better.If you are looking for a camera with a good ftp upload client like I was go with Stardot. They are more costly but they are twice the camera.
I've now had this camera for over 3 years and it has proved to be an excellent purchase. So many of my friends have asked me what kind of camera I have because they are impressed with the quality of my photos, as well as the quality of the video it can produce. It's light and easy to carry around which is one of the main reasons I bought it, but also it's durable and consistently taking good quality pics and videos. I'm not very techie, so I like it's user friendly status!
This affordable bag is spacious, stlylish and hardy. It is strong-built and fits my Rebel DSLR perfectly. It might be a bit small for those with lots of lenses but if you're traveling with just one lense it's perfect.
This is a good CD player. I use it mostly as a radio, but it is excellent for that as well. The purchase and shipping was uneventful. Very satisfied.
If you are looking for a good price for this cartridge there is really no discount here. The manufacture and other major retailers are selling it for exactly the same price.
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.
It has been a great camera, meeting all my interest in having a very small and lightweight SLR camera with professional features. I would recommend it to others, with one small reservation. The default noise reduction filter setting is too aggressive and significantly softens fine detail in photos. With noise filtering turned off the pictures are crisp.
Sound stinks. If it weren't for the hastle of returning items I would return these. The only good thing about these is that it's easy to set up. You can't listen to any of your other speakers while you have these plugged in. They go into the headphone outlet of the stereo. I bought these to have additional sound outside. If you have an MP3 player and want to use it for that, it will probably work out better for you. But again the sound isn't all that great.
I read the other reviews for these speakers so I had very high expectations. I can only say WOW! The premium price (compared with lesser 2.1 speaker systems) is absolutely justified.
I really love this product. I shread cheese that I buy in bulk and I make fresh hash browns with it. I also grate vegetables with it.
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 recommend just utilizing their U3 uninstall software and then use it as a regular memory stick. With a little searching after the first time insert into the USB port, you can find the method to rid yourself of all the junk on the stick. Otherwise, it is a fine device. The plastic slide that extends/retracts the USB connector is a bit sticky, but that is a little nitpicky. I have always had good success with SanDisk equipment.
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.
Bad deal. Twin must mean something else to Amazon and this individual retailer. I only received 1.
I was in the market for a CD-RW but couldn't afford a Plextorat the time. I came upon a deal for this CD-RW drive ($170 CDN + free webcam) and decided to try it out.Now, a friend of mine has owned an HP for years and it alwayssuffered from problems - but most 4X burners did. I admit that I was nervous about purchasing an HP CD-RW.Anyway, this burner is great. It will burn a full 700MB CD-R(with verification) in ~7min (Athlon 1Ghz/256MB). The driveuses Burn-Proof and I have not made a single coaster yet, and burning does not incapacitate the machine. The bundled s/w (HP RecordNow) is perfect for general burning needs. It has an explorer like interface so you just drag and drop your files and name your disc. With the s/w you can burn data/music discs or copy another disc. For more complex burning needs, the drive is fully supported in CloneCD and Fireburner.All in all, i'm *very* satisfied with this drive and have *no*complaints (aside from the colour... its grey, not that computerwhite/beige we've all come to love). Its fast and stable... what more can you ask for.
Replaced the Intel shared video with the board withno problems whatever. I made sure to download thelatest drivers from the manufacturer's website.
I bought this unit for my daughter for Christmas. Like many others, the unit worked for a short period (100 days...10 days passed the warrantee period). Then it locked up with the &quot;upgrader&quot; message. The power button would not turn the unit off. I phoned Rio tech support 5 times in a two day period (they were giving me the run-around, trying to reinstall the firmware) and they were useless, and spoke in very poor english (which made it an even more expense long distance call since they had to repeat every word they said...I had a different person, all from India/Pakistan, each time). They're only recommendation was to reinstall firmware which didn't work or send them $125 for another piece of crap Rio product. They said the unit is defective, BUT since it is out of the warrantee period and they can't do anything for me.The only good thing about this player is the player housing design, they designed it so it'll really skip when you throw this defective piece of junk into the nearest lake.DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PLAYER. Notice, all the positive comments have only had their player for a very short time. Theirs, too, will crash given some time (about 100 days). I have a iRiver that I've put through hell in the last year (I work in an extremely dusty environment farming in West Texas and take the iRiver to work with me) and it still works like a charm.
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!
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.
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.
I recently purchased the Epson 1270 and am very pleased with the photographic printing results it produces. Epson Premium Glossy Photographic Paper really lets its quality shine. Although there are stories of &quot;orange discoloration&quot; occurring with this printer, I have not yet experienced this. Prints are sharp, sharp, sharp on the paper previously mentioned. Sharpness is limited by the source file so don't expect great results when printing at less than 200 dpi. Greater than 300 dpi is overkill on the other hand.One feature I particularly like is the ability to print large panoramas. These need to be printed on regular Epson photopaper but still look great.Downside is the cost of ink cartridges and paper. A set of cartridges can be had for around $45. Not too bad but they run out fairly fast and get pumped dry when the printer is being powered up even if no prints are done. The automatic ink monitoring is nice (bar graph display) but is based on inferred information (not true ink level) and can cause the printer to indicate dry cartridges (hence printer shutdown) when there is ink left in them. The electronic chip on the cartridge can be reset by the clever user to make use of the leftover ink but newer version printers are rumored to prevent the reset process.If it were not for the ink cost and useage, the potential fading problem (which I have to see to fully acknowledge), and the paper cost (which isn't all that bad), I would rate this printer a 5 star. Color - excellent; resolution - excellent; speed - good; noise - minimal; software - very good; instruction manual - needs work in areas of output options (sizing, croping, etc.)
its a nice little camera but recommend you bye it from Nathan Co. plus his is the cheapest
I really like this DVD player. The picture is very sharp and the sound is pretty good, albeit somewhat tinny. It sounds better when I use the Bose headphones. The screen moves so the picture is always clear, especially if you're using it primarily on a plane like I do.Battery life is limited (2 hours).
I bought this item largely because it had good reviews and was one of the least expensive options available. I've never used a fm transmitter before, so I wasn't sure whether it would work or not. This one worked amazingly well when driving through Wisconsin (relatively few radio stations, so easy to find an open frequency without interference) and even once I got into Minneapolis (a city with large radio stations that I assumed might interfere). There was no static and the sound and volume were great. I turned my iPod all the way up and then had my radio volume in the car set at the volume that it would normally be at. I brought the instructions with me to the car, but I just plugged it in, tuned the radio and transmitter, and I was ready to go. Super easy to use.
I was sent something that will not work and the seller knows and dosen't care He Just wantedthe money.NO response [contacted 3 times] NO response from AMAZON either . I did not receive pny optima 512-ddr 333mhz PC2700 desktop DIMM / MD0512sd1-333 . What I was given will not allow to be inserted into memory SLOT .I was sent PC 100/8x64 m004101s !
I have been using another Nikon Flash, SB-600 for a few years. I needed something to travel with me so considered the SB-400. So far with limited use, I love this little flash. It is far better than the build in camera flash since I am also using a little larger lens (Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8) which sometime has shadow in the picture due to the build-in flash not 'tall' enough from the lens. The SB-400 solved this problem and maintain good portability.I'll be taking this to a trip soon and will let you know if I still like it afterward.
This night vision monocular works great. We are able to see all the wildlife that visits at night.
Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance is perfect firewall system for offices with moderate threat level to their security. Firewall device 501 is ideal for securing high-speed broadband environments, the Cisco PIX 501 delivers up to 60 Mbps of firewall throughput, and supports up to 3 Mbps of Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) VPN throughput. The Advanced Encryption Standard-128 (AES) VPN throughput has 4.5 Mbps speed capability.The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance provides several options for securing network communications between mobile users, remote offices, and corporate networks over low-cost Internet connections. However, for bigger corporate and enterprise level and to support complex network configurations, this is not a right product. I still believe that checkpoint is a better solution for bigger networks but its support is not as good as Cisco.Moreover, Cisco devices are generally fully compatible with other Cisco products like routers and VPN concentrators.Again, The quality and reliability should not be discussed here as it is another standard quality product from Cisco Inc. Cisco 501 Security Appliance will serve the purpose well for smaller offices with fewer remote locations.
I bought three of these cables that were less than one cable from Garmin including the shipping. Of course the cables were cheap and the s&H was high, but it is all about the bottom line. A great value. I wasn't sure that these cables would work for my Garmin GPS, but indeed they do. It would be nice if they had a 90 degree bend at the end to fit better on the bottom of my unit...but I got what was advertised. The cables came very quickly, and at 6 ft. they are longer than many that are available from other sources at a low price. I would say that you can buy with confidence from this supplier, and I will look to them for future cable needs.
This product enables transfer of images at USB 2.0 speed. Waaaay faster than an old USB reader I used to use. It's plug and play, so setup is a no-brainer. Accepts any card available today, as far as I know. I love it! Highly recommended.
Compared to its competitors within the lowest price range for CD clock radios, this good looking unit for me was the one to buy. Unlike many others, it happily plays homemade CD-Rs and produces a clear, loud, pseudo-surround sound. I find setting the multiple alarms extremely easy and have mastered the procedure in the dark. The weekend sleeper feature is useful, as it allows for weekend lie ins without messing up your all-important weekday alarm settings, and the alarm is really good, because it starts off gentle, but gradually gets so loud that even the heaviest sleepers can't ignore it. The repeat alarm (snooze) bar is large and easy to strike whilst you're still trying to emerge from a state of comatization, and the display brightness has three useful settings, depending on how bad your night vision is.On the down side, opening the CD chamber requires both hands. Tuning the radio accurately is tricky, as the tuning wheel is small and crude, and even tuning in to the strongest AM and FM stations is sometimes a problem. I understand a higher priced CD clock DIGITAL radio version is available in the Philips range, so check that out if you like to listen to loads of bedside radio. But if you're not much of a bedside radio listener, you'll get along with this unit just fine.
I replaced a Magellan Map 330 GPS with this Garmin unit - what a difference. I looked at the Magellan color GPS and chose the Garmin because of the better display and the wealth of features. Even though I'm familiar with the Magellan interface, the Garmin was a snap to get used to. The navigation features are awesome and the configurability - to make it work the way you want it to - is amazingly flexible. The display is great at night and also very readable in varying light during the day as well. The automatic switching between a daytime style and nighttime style is very cool.Pros: Very colorful, brightly reflective and backlit display. The navigation feature set is great, I did not expect such features in something less than the automotive navigation GPS units. Having an external antenna connector greatly improves your mounting options in a vehicle (and one person even mounted an antenna inside a hat, so he can track well even while the GPS is on his belt!) The rest of the pros are too numerous to list, check out the details at Garmin's web site.Cons: somewhat expensive and proprietary mapping software. The waypoint manager software and the topo package are in dire need of updating. A 5-year old California freeway is not present - bad! I do not have the streets software yet, so I can't speak to its accuracy. Putting the unit in and out of a mounting cradle with the power plug is problematic. My old Magellan just popped in and made contact in the cradle. The Garmin method has a plug that needs to be dealt with each time you take it out or put it in. It's a tight fit if you have to plug in the power first and then fit it to the mounting.Having said all that, though, the Garmin 60CS is everything that's needed for my upgrade from a monochrome display GPS. If you need more mapping loaded (i.e.; more memory), you'll need to go to the 76 family, but the cost is significantly more. I rarely change maps, so I find the 56mb in the 60CS to be just fine.So, sorry about that, Magellan. The Garmin is a better step up.Update:I've had a chance to use the compass where I needed direction when stationary and it's another excellent use for this Garmin model. I wasn't sure whether I should get the CS model with the compass and barometer - and I am very glad I went for it. If you do have the need for the compass, it's worth the extra bucks.
I bought this for use with my Dell Latitude D830 (running Windows XP Pro SP2) and it has worked well for me. I use it with a monitor, speakers, keyboard and various USB accessories. It had a problem recognizing the docking station when booting, but there is a switch on the docking station and once I moved the switch to "On" it worked fine - something to do with the version of BIOS in the machine and it's explained in the user guide that came with the docking station. My only complaint is that the power cord for the docking station is too short. It was not long enough to hang down off my desk and reach my surge protector so I had to buy an extension cord for it. Other than that, the product has worked exactly as expected.
Brought this 40gb ipod for my daughter and she loves it. Use was easy to learn and software pretty easy to use. Looking back on it now...40gb is overkill. She will never fill it up! Downside are the earphones that come with it. Works much better with the Apple optional earphone...but then it's another $40.00. After you purchase one of these ipod's are when the cost really start to go up. From downloads to all the accessory that you can buy will set you back hundreds of dollars on top of the original cost of the ipod. I still like it enough to have purchase a Mini ipod for the wife for mother's day from my daughter. She likes this so she does not have to share now. For someone that will not have thousands of tunes...a mini is just fine!
This is the best bargain I've ever found on the internet. Works flawlessly and is very, very cheap.
I have had this now for a couple of weeks. I bought it to play for tournaments, and practice. It isn't as load as some of the other much more costly speakers, but it is plenty load enough for a noisy room. It was easy for this mom to use, so for everyday practice for singing, musical Kata and regular music use. It is amazing! We love it and use it on a daily basis. When we weren't practicing, we just used it for playing music! Awesome! Oh I used it with my i phone and i pod without a problem.
I bought one USB headset from Genius (Genius HS-04U), but I returned it next day to shop, because I didnt hear the deep voices, the bass is missed from music and from games.After I bought "Genuine" MicrosoftLX-3000. :)This is work properly, this is what i needed. If you aren't audiofil, i think, its will be good for you too. Clear sounds, usable mic (low noise).
I'm on the second Stinger bug zapper.The first lasted about 6 mos; the second about 3 mos.The manufacturer only replaces the unit once then you're on your own.I should have paid more attention to the reviews.Buy a better unit than the Stinger brand.The reviews don't lie - these units are poorly constructed and don't last.They have electrical problems - probably because they are made overseas and without much in the way of "electrical" quality control.Once they go there's no fixing them.They are junk...........
I bought this item last night and tried to program it and it's a nightmare. The software is more difficult to use than Logitech's. I was going to return it tonight after work by the Philips touch screen model, but no one sells it around me. Anyway, I called Sony Tech SUpport and they assured me that they can help me this evening over the phone. Also, Chrisell's review is just about the most helpful review I've ever seen posted anywhere about anything. Even if Sony can't help me, Chrisell provided enough information that I think I can get it working. I'll post again after I see what happens tonight.
This is a great headphone extender. I'm no audiophile, but Pandora sounds great through this extension cord with full stereo separation. Well worth the $0.01 cost!
Being a networking professional and dealing with routers/switches/firwalls/IPS's all day, the last thing I want to do when I get home from work is.... work on another network - even my own.I had the linksys wrt54GS sitting behind a pix 501 firwall. The linksys was a real pain to set up, with some of the functional descriptions not making a lot of sense to me. I spent several hours very patiently working with someone that does not use English as a native language, and in going through a couple of their technical support people that gave up, I was finally able to get this router to talk to the pix. Linksys may be a cisco company, but it does not integrate well with cisco equipment.About a year later, the radio in the router developed a problem necessitating a replacement of the router. With 802.11N being close completion, I decided to try one, the reviews for the linksys product looked good but I didn't like the heat issue and didn't want to have to replace it again in the near future. Since my wife works out of our home, it is imperative she have a solid network connection. I tried the D-link 655 and found it a delight to work with. Everything made sense as I worked through the setups (I quickly abandoned the wizards, they are useful if the 655 is connected directly to a broadband modem). Getting it to talk to the pix was dead simple and very straightforward. After reading through the documentation and attempting/abandoning the wizard, I used the manual setups and had a wireless connection to the internet in less than 10 minutes. I will soon be removing the linksys wireless adapter card in my home pc (g model) and trying the d-link n adapter but have confidence it will be an easy install. The only remaining question is how long will this new router last - only time will tell. I will certainly buy a new one if this one fails.
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.
Excellent Photo Printer. Very clear and a ton better than my old Epson C82. I use a Kodak 6490 Digital camera and it produces great pics, especially on the Cannon Photo Pro paper. I haven't tried my old Epson paper as of yet. It is nice to have the option of not having to boot up my PC to review and print my pictures as well. I can use either the card reader or the USB port, SD card slot is easier. Nice to see store quality prints right out of your printer. Very quick and quiet! My old Epson created gloss and non-gloss areas on the photos, these are full gloss with color correct images. If you are going to do more text printing you might want to go with the IP4000 as it has a black pigmented base color for sharper text printing. I did print off some docs though and they looked just fine on this printer. I did a good deal of research and it would have been either the 4000 or 6000, for the "best bang for the buck". I purchased my IP6000D at Best Buy for 125.00 (box was open) normally 179.99 the IP4000 was 119.99 normaly 149.99.
I got an email to introduce the new Koss Titanium headphones at about $150. I was unfamiliar with Ti as a driver material so I was doing some research when I found these. When I saw them for sub-$15 (w/ free shipping!) OK. So they were only Ti "coated". I figured there wasn't much hope but my curiosity was up.Ordered two -- my office, my wife's gym and will order more. We're both crazy about the fit and sound.Forget about the blue band. It's BLUE! Get over it!!
I suddenly found myself needing a composite to S-video converter. I had a three that were acquired with various camcorders and other devices over the years, but had never tried. One showed no direction arrow, one showed composite to S-video arrow, and one showed bi-directional arrow. But none of them worked. Either black and white, or psychedelic colors. So I had reservations buying one not knowing if it would correctly work. This adapter works just fine, converting Composite to S-Video, correctly, in quality color. Looks nice. Obviously, I don't get the true S-Video quality as the signal has been encoded into NTSC composite before the adapter, but lets me hook up things when I don't have the right plugs.
I don't typically write reviews, but, when I saw the others, I felt a responsibility to do what I could to warn others. I actually already owned one of these zappers (I purchased the indoor/outdoor combination from Costco), but I "thought" I needed a new bulb, which is why I was checking Amazon out. After a month or two, the solar sensor did not work anymore, causing the unit to stay on 24 hours a day. I didn't mind that much, since I had a timer for this anyway. Now the light, I thought, burned out. After reading the other reviews, I'm not going to invest any time and money in a light bulb to see if it that is even the problem. I also found a huge issue with the bugs not falling out of the grates, so I would spend several days a week using compressed air to dislodge them...into my hair and clothes! I appreciate reading reviews from others and we always find it helpful to do so. Like another poster, I, too, feel that a Flowtron is a much better purchase...the bulbs lasted for a long time, there was NO issue of the grates being stuffed with dead insects and it was durable. That's where I'm turning to next.
I INSTALLED TWO OF THESE SPEAKERS ON FRONT OF MY HOUSEBOAT. THEY SOUND AWESOME, AND LOOK GREAT ALSO. I PLAN TO GET ONE MORE SET FOR UPPER DECK FOR WHEN WERE ANCHORED OUT AND HAVING A PARTY.
To start with, the ergonomics of this camera are amazing. It feels extremely comfortable in my hands. I would suggest going and handling a few cameras to get an idea of what is comfortable before you buy something, but all of the controls are very intuitive on the D80.The image quality is great. Much of this depends on your lens, but the sensor on this camera does a tremendous job rendering images that you shoot.The camera is built great. It is not weatherproofed, so it does have a plastic housing, but unless you are a professional photographer this probably won't matter to you. I have been using it for a couple years now and it has been very durable.If you are looking for a solid dSLR, this is a great option if you can find one used. Otherwise, Nikon has some excellent new options available.
I took sometime to review different GPS products and finally bought Garmin C340. It turned out to be a very good decision. Its a great product: Easy to use, easy to configure, provides street names for navigation.Cons: Couple of times the GPS stopped giving street names. I wasn't sure what's wrong with it but when shut it down and re-started it worked fine:-).
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
This camera takes great photos but you can find it elsewhere for the same price and it will come with a case and battery. Shop elsewhere.
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.
This set is a disaster. Never met spec as to viewing angle. Picture goes to color negative if you're more than 30 degrees below perpendicular. Returned 3 times to Samsung. First time I got back somebody's elses TV. Different size and model. Sent that back. Finally got mine back=same problem. Talked to service people who said send it back again. Did so and their service people called to understand the problem. Got it back and no fix. Paperwork said no problem found. Called them again and was told too bad. The specifications are guidelines only and what you got is what you get. RUN- don't walk away from SAmsung products.
I really love these sticker sheets. What makes them great is that you can stick and remove with no problem. Previously, I was using shipping labels to print and place on items like glass and plastic. When you try to remove the printed label from the glass or plastic it was really hard and you would need some windex or alcohol to try and get the residue off. With these you can place them on practically anything and they will stick. If you need to remove them they are really easy to come off with no problem. No residue behind or anything. The last project we did was making custom labels for a wine bottle. Everything was printed and placed on the bottles. At the last minute we had to change to date on the labels. Luckily they were easy to take off. I can imagine the trouble I would have gone with shipping labels. Although the shipping labels are much cheaper and are like stickers, they are more permanent on whatever you place them. These special sticker papers are more thicker and are re positionable.
Charger dose not work there is something wrong with it got it to work once think there is something wrong with the plug
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.
Good sound but wasted money because you can't use any ipod but the original to charge. Gets two stars for sound.
This replacement cutter set makes your shaver like new again for a third the price of a new one. Helps you remember what you liked about your shaver. Manufacturer recommended duration is two years but I change mine every year for the new shaver feel.
I own a brand new vehicle and had stock 3.5 speakers in the front dash. I replaced those with these and WOW! They made an extreme improvement in sound quality. The mids and highs are simply amazing even at low volume. A fantastic upgrade for my vehicle!
I bought this camera for my daughter for her birthday (she's 14). It's so easy to use and you don't need the software it came with, my Photoshop took care of everyting. As soon as I plugged the camera into the USB the images popped up and in 2 seconds they were saved to my pc. I also plugged directly into my printer and printed straight from the camera the pictures looked amazing.
This product is stylish, lighter, and cheaper than an Ipod. It has all the features you're looking for. USB hard drive, FM (clear reception), Recording Line-in (works with XM radio, except it does not record with album and artist), belt clip case, and remote.Con: Still not happy with the battery life. It said 10 hrs but with active use, will probably last only 4-5 hrs. This however is still better than the battery life on an Ipod I believe.
I bought this screen to go with an Acer H5360 projector. I bought the 100&#34; screen. It seems very nice and the picture is awesome. I use it primarily for movies and sports. HD football looks great on this screen. If you don't have an SUV you won't be able to transport this screen unless you strap it on the roof. I have successfully put it into a 4Runner and a Sequoia and it is still pretty big.The only downside is that the feet are all screw-in feet and I lost one of them after my 3rd use at an event. I cannot seem to locate these feet anywhere so I will probably either try to make my own or keep searching for a lost foot. In the meantime I just stack a book or something under that leg until I figure it out.
Wanted a longer cable than what's supplied with WD My DVR Expander to use with my DirecTv HR24-500;and this cable worked fine, and then 3 days later vibrated out of socket, wasn't in tight enough. I got refund
The price for this was much lower than anywhere else, and the product arrived the next day.This is a Lenovo manufactured battery, not a substitute. It has full power (be certain to compare this for all batteries) and performs exactly as the battery that originally came with my laptop from Lenovo.
I have only been using my MP600 for about a month. I like the quality of the photo print. I am satisfied with the document prints and copier. The scanner (I've used it to scan photos) works great. I was able to use it without spending time in the manual ( I have experience with other scanners). I was dissapointed that the printer did not include a USB cable. It does vibrate a great deal when printing documents. I recommend it!
This player is ok. It tends to skip on tracks periodically. Sometimes it will skip (stop playing a track without the display showing that it's paused) 1 to 3 times in one track. That gets annoying very quickly. Also, the software I had for it is designed for Win XP, but NOT Win Vista/7. If you try managing the files on Windows Vista/7 without the Creative software, good luck. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. Even the Creative software, when used on XP can be a bit hairy to figure out.I should have known better than to buy a Creative brand product. Had a CD-RW drive of theirs on a computer. The drive didn't last very long - maybe a year or so.
Got mine for a great deal at a box store a couple of days ago, but might take it back in the end. The mousepad is sooo sensitive, it makes the cursor jump around all over when you are typing...so there you are typing an email and boom...where'd the cursor go? It's two lines up typing in the middle of a different sentence. And it did this over and over and over. I have an old Dell laptop with the same style mouse and it never does that.Otherwise I like it so far, but a very basic thing like that gets annoying very quicly, so if you get one...check out that issue.
I tried the Maxtor Mini III because we like our bigger desktop external drive (Maxtor one touch) which works great...but the mini did not do so well...all kinds of problems...so I researched and found this LaCie Rugged to be just what I needed and it is great! Nice design...I like the rubber on the edges of it...grips a table better rather than being slippery metal and sliding off. Fast on the Firewire 800, have not tried the 400 or USB for this yet. I plugged the LaCie into MacBook Pro and it was right there on desktop ready for files to be dragged to it. No install of software, just ready! The 800 firewire cable to it is on the short side so I did accidently drop it already when I went to move my laptop a little bit. The fall was not far and it was on a rug but handled it well. No probs.Quiet but it does vibrate...if you set it on a tv tray and put your hand on the surface of the tv tray , you can feel quite a vibration...but it must be a good thing...the drive is rotating/spinning well :)
Two complaints:I mounted this on the wall in my infant's room (so that she can't reach it and pull it off her dresser) but now I can't read the darned screen!And so much for "Sense and simplicity" ... this is the first stereo I've owned, in over 10 years, that I had to read the instruction manual for.Aside from that ... it's sleek, sexy, and has a great sound quality. A good buy for the price. Just, make sure you can read the screen before you drill holes in your wall. :)
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.
Beautifully easy to install and use. Works perfectly with myZotac Atom D510 1.66 GHz Dual-Core Mini DTX WiFi Intel Motherboard with ION Graphic Card NM10-B-E-ION
I did not receive this item in more than 2 weeks, and that was only after I contacted the company, Small Dog Electronics. By the time it finally arrived, the 1 yr. warranty on this ibook was expired. That led to us not being able to install this extended warranty. We called Apple and we were told that if we can provide proof that we purchased this plan before the expiration date, they would honor the purchase and install it from their end. When all of that was done, we would receive an email. Today is August 1, the purchase was made on June 13, and we still don't have any confirmation. All of this aggravation and I got to spend $250 to "enjoy" it. I don't know that I will ever purchase anything that is being shipped by Small Dog Electonics again!
These are a step above your standard RCA cables, but they are a nice fit going from my Thorens turntable to my preamp. It's not super audiophile quality, but then again, I don't have 2 grand to spend on cables.
I have been using this paper with printer pack for years for my Epson Picturemate. It has always been good.
I was on the hunt for an affordable 250watt power supply to replace the one that had burned out in an old PC I had. The PC is a 500MHz with an AMD processor running Windows XP, a printer, and a CDRW. It's just used by my preschooler to run a handful of games. It's hard to find a 250watt power supply these days...however, this one, out of the handful I read up on, got rave reviews.Pros:1) Affordable - I got it on Amazon for less than $40, free shipping. It retailed around $40 plus shipping elsewhere. Other comparable 250watters ranged from $26 (and horrible ratings) to over $200.2) Warranty - This one sported the longest warranty of all that I looked at. Other models had 90 day to 1 year warranty. This one comes with a 3 year warranty.3) Ease of use - This product literally is plug and play. I unplugged the PC; unhooked and unscrewed the old power supply (if you are a novice at swapping out psupplies, then make note of where the connectors go), popped in the new one, connected it, put the lid back and and was back in action in less than 15 minutes.4) Quiet - The fan on this power supply is slightly quieter than the previous model I had. The PC is located in a high traffic area in my home, so you have to literally put your ear by the PC case to hear it running.5) Number of connectors - I only needed four connectors (motherboard, CDRW, DVDROM, floppy), but it comes with two more.6) Compatibility - Works with Intel Pentium II, III, 4, AMD K6 & Athlon processorsCons:None yet. It's been running fine for about a month now.Overall, it's a great product for the price if you are in the market for a lower wattage power supply.
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.
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.
I have a new IPOD Nano and the adaptor will not let it make a complete connection. The only way it works is to remove the adaptor, but then it's loosly sitting there and will eventually break the Nano. Beware if you have a new Nano.
this item, for the price, was awesome and easily replaceable. I have noticed though over a short time the sound volume and quality dwindle, I will have to buy a new one every few months at this rate.
This thing got great reviews from a lot of camera sites I read. I got it for a backup sensor cleaner for travelling, because the only method that really works (sensor swabbing) requires an ultraflammable solvent that will get you tossed into a Navy Brig, solitary, if you tried to take it onto an airplane.When I needed to get rid of a smudge in the field, it seemed to make things much worse at first. A little fiddling and it got a bit better, but I probably would have been far better off just leaving the dust bunny on the sensor. Decent hail mary cleaning solution for the price, just don't expect much, and only use in case of emergency, like if you get a pork chop on your sensor.
Purchased this toner cartirdge from shopgopro three months ago for my sister's dental office and it is still working flawlessly. Thanks again shopgopro for taking care of business!
61" LED Engine DLP by Samsung is amazing. If you do not need large viewing angles this is well worth the money. Pay for the shipping if you want it quickly. I live 3hrs from shipping location yet the free shipping took a total of 8 days to reach me since Amazon didn't give it to the shipping company for 3 days.
Well built and campact. Len is Samsung NV len and LCD has 230k pixels! Photos are nice and sharp and MPEG4 videos are excellent. 4GB can store 3 hours of video at smooth 640x480@30fps. My 6-year old uses the movie recorder a lot, that just shows you how easy it is to use. Battery life is decent. It easily beats other more expensive digicam.
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 like driving when I travel and I thought the Tom Tom was the perfect thing to help me find my way. I was not disappointed. Very true to form and easy to use. I had one problem with the 510 however, after 4 months of use it just died. The makers sent me a new version which is just as good if not better but it makes me a bit weary that the same might happen with this version - however it does not rely on a flash card like the last one.In any event the new one has been working fine and I love it and the whole idea. It has helped me to find restaurants and my way home from them. Really cool. I would give it 5 stars but the first issue causes me to give it 4.
I attached the Linksys Network Storage Link to my wireless system and then attached a USP external hard drive. The unit works like a charm. It's fast enough to store MPEGs on the hard drive and play them. Only negative is it stores the data in a different format. You could not take the drive and hook it to another USP port and read the data.
Someday, if I decide to mess around long enough with this, the clunky, counter-intuitive, user-hostile Zune software will transfer what I want into my Zune. Or someone will develop software that will.The software is inflexible to install, froze countless times during the installation, and runs at a snail's pace when it runs at all.The player itself is okay, and if I figure out how to put video into it (not one word on "video" in Zune's software "help" ...) it might even do something my old Creative Zen Xtra didn't do. Oh yeah ... it does have a radio tuner. Oh yeah ... avoiding radio was why I wanted an MP3 player.What a disappointing purchase.
Best back up battery for 520 & 530 Rinos. When connected, show % of charge. A little heavy for hiking use. Allow full 5 watt transmit capability as compared to alkaline back up pack( limited to 2watt). Lasts full 16 hours specified, with average transmit use. More expensive than Alkaline pack, but worth the extra value.
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.
I have purchased two sets of these speakers. The first I put in the backyard under the eaves. Sound was so good and could be heard nice and clear in all areas of my yard. Great for Pool Parties. So great that I put the second set in my garage. I do store the ones outside for the winter. This is the second winter I have done so. Good low cost speakers! Look nice suspended on the clean white wall in the garage.
I bought this original mfg battery to make sure it would be quality and it definitely is. My daughter is using it and it works great.
I bought this card and the Belkin Pre-N wireless router in Nov. 2006 at a BestBuy store during Thanksgiving sale. The router worked but the card did not. I called Belkin many times. Everytime they asked me to re-install the drivers and software for the card but the card never worked. I wasted more than 4 hours on phone and re-installing drivers again and again. Then finally Belkin asked me to ship them the defective card to get a replacement. I pointed out that I should not have to bear the shipping costs because the card never worked to begin with but Belkin was not ready to cover the shipping costs. I have shipped them the defective card today and am awaiting a replacement to arrive.
I bought this camera weeks ago. I can generalize that it took good-quality pictures. As for the indoor pictures, they wouldn't come out that great if there wasn't enough light. Anyway, the other people who wrote reviews should realize that there's zoom.. Because if you held the camera two inches away from your face, duh it would come out blurry, lol.
We have an HP 970Cse for the last few years and have tried everything under the sun to get it to printer more clearly and faster, and nothing has worked, including this cartridge. We replaced the 970Cse with an Epson Stylus C84 and are 100% happier.
I bought this screen to go with my Optoma H31 projector. I chose this screen because of the price and the fact that it is white. I really like having a white casing on the screen. I have it hanging from the ceiling over some windows and it blends into the room perfectly.As another reviewer said, it is a little difficult to retract the screen at first. You have to sort of guide it all the way up. Apply a little bit of upward pressure and it will work fine. My girlfriend has trouble retracting it the last few inches because she cannot reach high enough to push it up.Anyway, I mounted it fairly quickly (have to buy bolts and chains at hardware store) and the picture looks great. Sometimes I can see the texture of the screen a little bit, but I think I may have my couch too close to the screen. All in all the picture looks great, the screen looks great, and I like the fact that it blends into the white walls when it's retracted.
I have had this product for 1yr and 2 months now, I have had no problemsUsing it on a MAC and PC and works great.The top feeding tray is very good and does it job. The quality is also very good and acceptableI paid USD 200 and also purchased an extended warranty , I guess I will not get the chance to use the extended warranty...Have used the machine on a medium usage level so I am not sure how it performs when put to high level of usage.The color scanning works well and also the copying feature is great.For home and small office usage I would recommend it.
Beware, this battery does NOT function with the MiniDV Handycam DCR-HC96. After a few seconds the camera complains to "use the InfoLithium Battery Pack" and stops operating thereafter. Also the dimensions (LxBxH = 1 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" ) may prevent the camcorder user to look through the eyepiece.
To me this is a true photo editing program. Take the picture with the camera (in this case a Nikon D50) , subtle and intentional changes are made with ease after some practice with primary color functions. Creative and Abstract and Freestyle also can be easily explored. "Control Point Technology" is immpressive. Truly a darkroom in a box. I did not nearly master Adobe however my pictures used to come out fake and somewhat harsh.Photo editing Yes, Photo Imaging No. Nikon SLR RAW users recomended. Download the full version Free which is totaly legit and use it. That's what sold me, I bought it before my free trial ran out. Smile
I can't really explain why but I just don't like those little ear bud things. I like the light weight feeling of something like a headband to keep my bangs out of my face while working out. I like to slip them off and let them rest around my neck when the flight attendant asks what I'd like to drink. I keep a pair in each night stand, a pair in the gym bag, a pair at work. For this price, I can (and DO) afford to buy them in bulk once a year. Not because they only lasted a year, but rather because I found even more purposes and more places that they have made themselves invaluable. Not to mention, they make GREAT stocking stuffers.
Buyers Beware.. I have and have had many scanners from Epson, Microtek,Cannon,HP,Ricoh, a few others. Scanner Stopped working after 3 months, conflicted with Windows XP, and had poor scan results-colour was very poor. Microtek warranty is costly to the consumer-require's phone calls for RMA, and the hefty cost of return postage-on something that should still be working.. I purchased the Epson 2400- to replace this scanner and it out-performs Microtek 100%. Probably why you see more Epson scanners in retail stores than Microtek. BEST BET TO BUY ANOTHER BRAND
broght for laptop to tv connection, works best, i have previous positive experience for this product, this time i ordered 2 ,, still using it, very good
I have an Olympus E-520 bought together with the two kit lenses -- 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6. After using them for a while, I decided I wanted a faster base zoom lens for low-light, non-flash conditions. I chose the Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens. When it arrived last week, I spent a day taking comparison shots with the 14-42mm kit lens. The camera was used in Aperture-Priority mode to allow comparable settings. Image stabilization was always on. Following are my results.Image Quality and PerformanceI found hardly any difference in image quality (color balance, contrast, sharpness, CA, etc.) between the two lenses at the same aperture, focal length, and ISO settings. At identical settings, images using the 14-54mm might have been marginally sharper, but not enough to notice except in big-time crops. However, the lens was 2-3 times faster; i.e. at the same ISO and aperture, a shot taken at 1/30 of a second with the 14-42mm lens could be taken at 1/80 using the 14-54mm. Likewise, at the same shutter speed and aperture, an ISO 400 shot could be taken at ISO 200. A lower ISO and/or a higher shutter speed CAN increase image quality, since there's less sensor noise & less chance for camera shake, respectively. With the differing settings needed for decent exposures in low-light conditions, images and crops using the 14-54mm lens were distinctly better. Also better bokeh.I found focusing speed and accuracy about same between the two lenses for both far-away and close-up exposures except in low-light conditions, where the 14-54mm had a definite advantage. For far-away photos, the 14-54mm has about 20% greater maximum telephoto reach, roughly 2.1X versus 1.7X. For close-ups, the 14-54mm had an almost-macro capability - it focused about two times nearer to the subject.Using the on-board flash with both lenses at their widest apertures, the 14-54mm took decent exposures at ISO 100, while the 14-42mm required at least ISO 200. The longer barrel of the 14-54mm cast a flash-shadow at its widest 14mm focal length (28mm film equivalent). The shadow disappeared at about 19mm (38mm film equivalent). No flash-shadow was cast with the 14-42mm lens at any focal length.Size and PortabilityWeighing just over one pound, the 14-54mm is over two times heavier than the 7 ounce 14-42mm lens. It's also about 40% longer and a bit wider - 3.4" vs. 2.4" and 2.9" vs. 2.6", respectively. Its larger size does affect my system portability. I carry my stuff in a compact Olympus #260248 camera bag. The bag accommodates the E-520 with the 14-42mm kit lens attached, the 40-150mm lens, a Sony 1.7X Tele-conversion lens, an extra battery, the charger, a short extendable monopod, an extra CF card, a lens brush and cleaning cloth, and a small notebook. While a tight fit, everything's accessibly together at a total weight of just over 4-1/2 pounds. If I attach the 14-54mm lens, some of that "stuff" won't fit -- its greater size and weight is the reason I've given it only a 4-Star rating. A bigger bag would fix that, but I really like the size and quality of the one I have now.Cost RangesAs current ballpark figures that I'm sure will change over time, a new 14-42mm lens-alone costs just over $200; a new 14-54mm lens-alone is just over $400, or about twice the cost. Olympus's new Version II 14-54mm lens is closer to $600 - but that's a separate story. However . . . . if bought new as part of an Olympus E-Series camera package, the two "kit lenses" add about $200 to the camera body-only cost -- that's about $100 each, which is roughly what they sell for used. Likewise, a lightly used or factory-reconditioned 14-54mm lens can be had in the mid-to-high $300's range - a lower percent savings, but still decent. The Version II 14-54mm lens can be bought new as a package with higher-level Olympus bodies like the E-30, but I've not done a lens-alone comparison, nor have I seen any used Version II lenses. Whew . . . . a confusing set of numbers and options!Bottom LineIf you take all or most of your photos outside on sunny days, I see absolutely no reason to upgrade from the 14-42 mm kit lens to the 14-54mm lens. Image quality is essentially the same, as is focusing speed and accuracy. Additionally, the latter's larger size and weight can make portability more difficult, and its cost is two to four times greater than the kit lens depending on how you choose to compare and buy.HOWEVER, if you want higher quality images of landscapes on dark days, of building interiors, or of weddings and similar events where a flash can be disturbing, then the 14-54mm lens could well be a necessity! And it's about the lightest, smallest and least expensive lens you can get with similar specifications. Finally, its more robust build quality, and slightly better telephoto and close-up capabilities might be pluses, but they don't seem as significant as its better low-light performance.Am I satisfied with my upgrade? Not entirely sure yet. I'd intended to sell my 14-42mm kit lens on receipt of the 14-54mm. After my comparison test, that intention changed. Most of the time, my bag will be packed with the kit lens and other "stuff" as described earlier. I'm glad to have the option for better low-light flexibility, but the 14-42mm is good enough to stay for now as my usually attached walk-around lens for bright-day photography.P.S. Off-topic, I occasionally use a Sony VLC-DH1758 Tele-conversion lens to increase the reach of my 40-150mm lens by a factor of 1.7. It was an accidentally discovered way to almost double the range of the lens -- and the Sony fits nicely in my bag. If you're curious, search Amazon for that item, and see an early August 2009 review under the listing.
This cartridge will not go in too the my brother MFC !!It is two tall, the ink holes do not line up.This was a ripoff !!!
This is my third time purchasing this keyboard, and I've been happy every time.The first time I had it for a little over a year and then moved jobs, so I couldn't take the keyboard with me. The second one I had for about two years and then it died. I guess it would be great if it had lasted longer than two years, but that seems a decent life span for a keyboard I pound away at for 40-60 hours/week for two years. So I've just purchased this one to replace the broken one.I have small hands and short arms (I'm 5'1"), and this keyboard works perfectly for me. I have to move my arms/hands very little to hit the keys I use regularly, and I like that it still has the full number keypad off to the side.If you are a short-armed person like me, keeping your mouse to the right of this keyboard is likely not a good plan - the number key pad makes the kayboard extra long on the right side, which means the mouse will be quite far away from your body center and will likely lead to shoulder/wrist issues. Honestly, I recommend doing what I have done - train yourself to use your left hand for the mouse. This way the mouse is right next to your hand, rather than all the way on the other side of the number keypad. I know, it sounds crazy. But it took me only a week or so to learn to mouse with my left hand, and now with the combo of this keyboard and the mouse on my left, I have little to no shoulder/wrist pain (as long as I remember to stretch and move regularly...).
I have bought 3 notebooks at Amazon, but didn't know that if you received a notebook with a defective screen (up to 3 pixels dead) Amazon didn't not replace the Notebook. Now I have a notebook with dead pixels in the middle of the screen and it's very annoying.I would have loved to know this before buying this notebook, so I'm passing this information to notebook buyers.Also sometime the pictures are incorrect.Hope it would help when buying a notebook
I have owned Tivo for over 3 years and I love it!!! I work really early hours so I don't get to watch prime time tv live. Tivo takes care of this....It records my shows and then I watch them when I want to....I even fast forward thru the commercials.Now keep in mind that you can't forward commercials in live tv, since no product has been invented to see the future (yet)...As far as the hookup goes, if you can hook up a vcr, you can hook up tivo. Co-ax cable in, then co-ax cable out to tv/vcr, you can even use RCA cables and SVideo too...Only difference between Tivo and a VCR is that there are no video tapes to use, unless you want to transfer something to tape...This is a great product and I am thinking of buying a second one...Keep in mind that a subscription to the Tivo service is needed (monthly or a lifetime purchase is available)...
Very solid keyboard. The adapter for the comfortable downward angle is really great, but it might make your elbows a little uncomfortable at first if youre using it on a desk. The keys feel great- not too much resistance and very minimal sound. I would definitely recommend it to a friend, especially one who programs.
The signal was so degraded on this VGA cable I was startled. I have had many Belkin products before and have never been this disappointed. The ghosting was terrible and totally washed out. I can't send it back because I cut five feet of the cable out to try and improve the performance...didn't work. I purchased two of them and they were both bad. Do not purchase this for any reason. I purchased a Rosewill from Newegg and was completely satisfied.
I purchased these batteries less than two years ago. The use of them was medium - in a wireless mouse. They have not been recharged anywhere near 300 times (maybe 50 times total) and are now showing an error after a few seconds of being placed in the Sony charger. They have never held a charge while out of the charger for more than a few days, which has left me relying on the purchase of regular batteries or twiddling my thumbs and waiting while these charge up again. I have since switched to a different brand of rechargeable batteries and am having no problems with those.I had the same type of experience with the AAA version of these batteries as well, also used in a Sony charger.
Don't buy this dvd player looking for the (6) 5.1 RCA analog outputs.
I lost my original charger, then found Amazon had the best price. Ordered it late Monday had it on my porch Wednesday.product charges the battery, what else can one say.
I have had these speakers for over a month and I love them they sound awesome. They were delivered quickly and they were brand new as described.
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.
After reading the product reviews, especially some of the early ones, I was a bit concerned about buying this product. As noted by most reviewers, the documentation is several notches below bad. And as noted by some reviewers, the product works as advertised.I installed this product on a home network. I preformed the initial configuration, as described on the FAQ (website), from a Linux box. I have tested the server with HP LaserJet 4 (parallel) and an HP DeskJet 990Cxi (USB). Host systems configured and tested include Linux (RedHat 7.3, 8.0 and 9, Debian), Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000 and OpenBSD.After testing all these platforms, I upgraded the firmware to the latest release available from the web site. I can't comment on the tech support, but the web site is not all that great.I have used the server for a week, and I am very pleased with the performance.
I just purchased this handheld PC two days ago and it froze up on me and it is still stuck on the page with the time and calender. I really liked it at first, because it had all of the features that I was looking for and the price was just right, but now I cannot turn it on or off or either use it for that matter. I am very disappointed and this is not a good product at all, especially since I bought it brand new at the store.
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.
I first started using a Palm in college, initially owning the Palm IIIe (ahh, the good ol' days). Anyway, we were all provided with handhelds at work, but was disappointed when handed the Tungsten T model. What's up with the fold-open style case and hiding the writing area? The plastic shell cover? The thing was one big inconvenience. So I decided to ditch that version and buy the Tungsten E, which I had seen in stores and read good reviews of, and I am quite pleased with my decision to do so. It's much more ergonomic, the screen is great, speedy, and HotSync-ing without a cradle really hasn't been that big of an issue, since I usually keep it in my coat pocket and not on my desk anyway. My wife and father (both using older model Palms) tried out my new 'E' after seeing my quirks with 'T', and upgraded their handhelds too because it's really a great value!
This is my first digital camera purchase, and I relied heavily on customer feedback from Amazon and Circuit City. I bought the Canon S410 from Amazon. Amazon free shipping exceeded my expectations as usual, even in the busy holiday season.Here are a few pleasant surprises the camera provided:- The lens has a couple levels of protection. First, it's offset from the camera housing, protecting it in the same way as the human eye. This was useful when I was doing a closeup of my dog, and he licked the lens housing. The lens remained perfectly clean. Second, a shutter automatically protects the lens when the camera is off.- You get a visual "motion" warning when you're not holding the camera steady or when your subject is moving too much to keep focus.- You can view magnified shots you've already taken, using the LCD display. This has given me instant feedback on just how crisp my shots were.The only minor nuissance is likely related to my old Windows98 computer - I need to restart it prior to downloading pictures. Otherwise, all software & features work fine.Overall, I'm very happy with the Camera and with Amazon, and recommend both.
There is just no need to say anything other than this is the best wireless router for home or small biz use. I mean I have worked with more than my share of wireless equipment and this couldn't be simpler. I never RTFM unless there is some quirk that I haven't already come across and in this case it wasn't needed. Surprisingly all I had to do was plug it in and connect the wires. It was online before I even got my head back over to the monitor! Obviously it wasn't tweaked and secure but still that doesn't happen very often. The menu system is simple and clear. The definitions are perfect for non-techie people. It's just awesome. The price will drop but that's just the same as any tech product. You can't beat this device in any way until the next gen comes out. The price is really not that much for what you get but if it's too much for you then don't buy. I mean who wants a $40 router that drops or fades all over the place when for $80 more you won't have to worry about it? Seriously peace of mind and reliability is worth the money IMHO.
i think this website is the most intresting website i ever been to.
This keyboard is perfect for me. Low cost and saved my wrists. I don't crack them as much as I did before.
Everthing seems as advertized. Have checked it out on known sources and is sensitive. But dose give false signals on K bands while in local mode. But all in all, I think it is a good device for the price.
Received the item within a couple day, but found couple dents on it and had to return for a refund.
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.
Well made terminal. It took a small amount of rigging to the the harness in place, but the contacts are very secure. The extra harness ports can come in handy in case you ever want to power an inverter.
It is a good cheap alternative to having a monitor. It bring the notebook display screen to a good height and also a full fledged keyboard is very helpful in typing faster.
This is the biggest keyboard I've ever seen. I've been using it for a month now and it is very comfortable for my hands. The only downside is that my typing is not exactly textbook, and since I'm lefthanded I often tend to reach over for the right-hand keys with my left hand (mainly the &#34;h&#34; and the &#34;y&#34; key). That is easy to do on a laptop or a regular keyboard, but boy is it hard on this one. I am still getting used to the split keyboard, and my typing speed is still a little slower.Some people complain in their reviews about the difficulty with pressing the space bar. It is a little hard to press down when you're pressing on one side and not the middle, but it is easy to get used to once you figure out where to press.I also like the variety of buttons at the top that you can set to do what you like them to do, including opening a particular website or program.Overall, recommended!
This cd player sounds really good and loks good. Had it for two months and no problems. Easy to install. It was delivered the day they said it would be delivered. Box and contents were in good shape upon arival.
Okay, this is my second post. I upgraded the firmware on both faulty players (2 out of 4 purchased didn't work). One had no change and is completely worthless (powers off in 5 minutes or less) the other worked great - for one whole day. Now both are completely worthless and in the garbage. Money down the drain. The other two? Working flawlessly. That is 50% failure. Flip a coin. Maybe you'll get lucky. Look at the reviews here. Everything is either 5 stars or 1. That is very scary. Buy an Ipod, I guess...
Oh Please don't tell me that you just listened to this speaker and it came next to last. The person that said this below does not have a clue what he's talking about. I just came from a Bose store, and after listening to their speaker system, I was amazed, I never heard anything like this before, sure it's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. You will never regret buying this speaker!!! GO BOSE!!!!
After using this camera for a mere 6 weeks, we had problems with the screen displaying wierd colours. I carry the camera in it's leather carry case, so no damage to the camera can occur.However the screen has now completely frozen up with what looks like an internal 'bruise' It's very odd and totally unusable.
its Great!! dont look any were else, you can custumise how much the mouse weights, and how accurate it is
Very good machine overallLimited to one function operation at at time
This Plantronics headset works well and sounds good. Plug it in and it's ready to go on Skype. As far as headphones, I have better sounding ones (which also cost more) but sound quality is reasonable for this price range and more than adequate for internet telephony. It is a little big and bulky but lightweight I find it comfortable for extended wear.Overall, a good value.
I was worried about this lens when I first got it because it was one of the cheaper ones, but I've had it for a while now and I love every picture that it takes, it's also very easy to use.
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
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).
I didn't buy this product for the right angle plug.I wanted a better quality cable and a few more inches for a long cable run.Except that's not how it turned out. You see that 90 degree angle bracket? It's bent the wrong way (sort of).My DVD burner required that this cable be connected with the cable pointing up, and then run down to the bottom of the case. So much for the extra length, not to mention the extra stress on those wafer thin SATA sockets.Okay, so Plan 'B', connect the right angle connector to my motherboard and plug the straight connector to my drive. Strike two. The cable has to point down and then swing UP for the cable run to my drive. Again this shortens the actual length the cable can reach and putting stress on the SATA socket.In the end this went into my closet. It'd cost more to return.Do not buy this unless your top most connection looks like this:_____|Or your bottom most connection looks like this:_____|
I bought this mouse because I was suffering from Carpal Tunnel and I wasn't going to let it stop me from using my computer. Yes this mouse does take some getting used to, I thought I would never get the hang of it but after a year I can't hardly use a conventional mouse anymore. However it's usabiity can't be matched. I have had both my wristed operated on for Carpal Tunnel and my right elbow nerve released (heck of a year....) and I couldn't have stayed sane without being on my computer while homebound for weeks on end. I can easily prop this mouse on a pillow and keep my arm elevated at the same time. I also was able to rearrange the buttons and use this mouse with my left hand. The only reason I am buying another one is because I spilled some water on my current one and it just hasn't been the same since. I hope they never stop making this mouse.
Since the day I owned this beauty from Panasonic, I have not visited the movie theatre. I like watching movies on this.
VEry simple. If your going to buy a radar detector make sure you buy a Bel. However, if your just a kid or someone who is going to buy a radar detector just for a toy it's not worth it. If you plan just to be using it in the city, your going to find it to be more annoying than helpful.However, if you do plan on traveling alot a radar detector from bel is an excellent choice.
When I received the router it was extremely difficult to get it to work on our network. I have a lot of computer experience and this router tested my patience. After receiving the router and installing I ended up on Tech Support for about 2 hours trying to solve the problems. The end result after making all the changes was that it did work. So far the router has been working great and have had zero drops or problems. The reason for the minus one star is simply for the intial hook up.
These items do the job, I think, however, that one of them I installed from the wall to the Monster line conditioner and splitter should have been the same guage as the wire which comes out of it, but for that I would have had to buy a longer extension cord of heavier guage, defeating the purpose.
Sandisk's MP3 players have really come into their own. Not only are they packed with features, but the price is reasonable. Sandisk has come a long way from their original Digital Audio Player.This model has tons of things going for it.- great sound, nothing not to like there- light-weight- FM tuner- voice recording- ergonomic design- great navigation and sorting features- Microsoft PlaysForSure compatible (for those who are into that)- USB 2.0 connectivity- replaceable battery!!!The cons are minor in my opinion- limited shuffle features- built-in microphone could have been improved- mediocre backlight- slower transfer speed on older computersFor those needing more space, the Sansa M240 and M250 offer more space in the same form factor. This unit is not ideal for those who primarily want to use it for recording. Sony's various models are all superior in that regard.One thing I have to wonder is why Sandisk didn't include an SD slot in this bad boy. I've already seen a few similar players with them.I took a test drive and I liked it so much, I bought it as a holiday gift for a friend. I would definitely recommend it. I wanted to keep it myself, but I'm gonna get my own instead. :)Enjoy!
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!
This stand does exactly what it says! It holds my Macbook Pro without a problem. I'm 100 percent sure it can hold plenty of other laptops as well. I would highly recommend the M-stand!
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.
I had a split keyboard when I was working, and just started doing some transcribing from home. I knew I loved using one, but had forgotten just how much! This product is great, but the supplier was even better. It shipped super fast and arrived long before the estimated date.
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.
Once everything installed and the unit turned on, the DVD tray did not open!!!! Obviously there was something wrong. However, what caught my attention is how noisy this machine is. Just plugging the unit turns on a very noisy fan. Now I just imagine how worse it will get once the DVD is in??? Anyway, the samsung people were very courteous and I got a refund pretty quickly from amazon. lesson learned: better stay away from samsung dvd recorder
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.
It seems this set-up only works to one radio...older systems seem to transmit to any radio in your house??? Amazon was great and it arrived in only 3 days!!!
This book is a must for those who want to protect their employers investment in technology. It provides usefull information in a well written and insightfull way. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have some possible clues for the passphrase: field1: 4 x 755 could relate to the dimensions of the base of the Great Pyramid in Egypt. Field2: abydos refers to an area in Ancient Egypt in which there is speculation regarding some highly questionable Heiroglyphs depicting planes and Helicopters, the real name for this area is &quot;abtu&quot;.References may also draw to the god ptah creator of the universe.
I've been using this headset for over a month now and have had no problems. I use it both with a desktop phone and a cordless phone when I need to roam about, and the headset is comfortable, easy to hear, and have had no complaints regarding quality from the people I speak to. It does just what I wanted it to, and was an affordable price.
I've tried countless other car adapters and this is the first where it just works so well that I can't list a single negative point. Does this give as good as sound as a line in would? No, of course not, but that isn't the point. This provides the convenience of taking your music player to _whichever_ car and have it play easily, clearly, and with true stereo (very hard to find in adapters). Sound quality is a step above other similar adapters. This was tested with a 16 GB Cowon J3.
Beware if your US plugs have ground, this will not work. I didn't realize it when I bought it and now that I am in the UK I cannot plug my MacBook in.
These replaced a pair of 10 year old earcup headphones. Excellent for the price, and the way the ear cups are designed they will not hurt your ears if you have to wear them all day, and the headband doesn't leave an indention in my head like the old ones did after a day of listening. Don't seal especially tight, so if you need them for noise reduction, you will have to crank the volume... but I like them. The cord is especially LONG. I ordered an extension cord because the old headphones they replaced only had a 6 foot cord, these are MUCH MUCH longer. Didn't need the extension cord because of that. Again, great value for the price.
Functioning as it was intended, as a recorder and player, this product is OUTSTANDING. When recording, one has to remember that the sound level that one is putting in is the one that one gets out: so when using a microphone in the "line-in" -- one has to make certain that one is using a mic (which PoGo sells -- an excellent one at that) which has an adjustable sound sensitivity function. I used RipFlash Plus, with the mic, to record speeches and the sound quality and clarity is really astounding.Where this product loses a star is in its user-friendliness: it is not a product which shines as something which is either elegant or intuitive (much like a Mercedes motor in a Model T Ford). And with a little bit of patience and ingenuity (such as renaming files using Windows, outside of the software interface), it is definitely a product which one can work with. I highly recommend it for someone who wants to do what it really shines at: recording into Mp3.There was one reviewer who spoke about converting the Mp3 files to WMA files for saving space -- but at equal bit rates, the WMA were actually LARGER -- besides which, most techies will tell you that when converting from one compressed format to another, one is going to lose qualityBTW, have a look at PoGo's site and you will be surprised at the pricing advantage there
Searching for another item and stumbled across the Zune Home A/V pack on sale. Had an older 30G Zune player that I wanted to hook up to my stereo system and this item fit all the needs. Received the item quickly and was surprised in the high quality build. Hooked it up to my AUX output and have had no problems whatsoever. High quality sound output (charges while playing too). Great purchase!
Origginally, I had planned to get an Ipod Video, I'll be honest. But since I have a PC rather then a Mac, I came upon the Zune. Yeah, the price is kind of steep, but It is absolutely worth it. I had no problems with it at all, and everything worked really smoothly.The syncing was very quick, and the zune supports WAY more types of files then the videe Ipod, including .wma, .wmv, .mp4, and .mp3.The LCD screen is amazing and great to watch videos on. My pictures looked better on the Zune then on my computer! There is also the ability to have a slideshow of whatever pictures you want, which is great.You can customize the main screen of your zune with one of YOUR pictures, too!The zune is a little big, but it is pretty much the same size as the Ipod Video, except it is thicker. I like this beacause I don't feel like it is going to shatter like the flimsy-looking Ipod.Ipod Killer or Not, The Zune is AMAZING and definately worth it.
Excellent small and flexible camcorder, Picture quality great, sound is Okay, have tried not external mic. so not fair to make real judgement.
The card has a transfer rate of 54Mbps with a Linksys WRT610 router. Not impressed. The card gets very hot and loses the wireless connection. I went back to my internal card on my Dell Inspiron 1501. Waste of money.
I had a Xycel x550 that I replaced with the D-Link Dir-655. x550 was a fine router. Just getting a little old. Went with the Dir-655. Worked fine. 17 months later, it died. Almost threw it away. Probably like many others as I had no easy way to test the adapter. You can't just plug one adapter in to something else. Especially due to the odd sized plug designed by D-Link. Intentional? You tell me? Tested it with a volt meter. Dead.So, I looked on line to buy one and guess what? No one sells a 1.2mm x 2.2mm sized (or what ever stupid size it is) power adapter. They made these small, I can only guess, because it is a possible revenue generator?New ones are ~$15. And they will too likely die a short death as well. In fact, I have never had a Power Adapter die before my actual product before.So now, I will buy a - / + 12v 2.5amp or 3amp power adapter or brick and splice this stupid sized end on it.D-Links only recourse is to buy a new power adapter. Nearly impossible to find one of this end size...unless you buy their replacement product....NetGear or Zyxel for me.Do NOT buy / Avoid
I love my iPod. It's my second one, I previously owned a 20gb iPod with photos and I much prefer my new iPod to the old one. I mainly wanted to upgrade because of the drastic size differences. The Nano is much smaller then the 20gb, less then half the size. This iPod has both music and photos, but because of it's relatively small storage space I haven't put any photos on mine.The new features are very nice on the Nano. For one thing, the start-up time is a lot quicker. It used to "go to sleep" if left off for more then day and then would take a while to reboot. Now, it only takes a second, no matter how long you have it off. In addition, when quickly scrolling through lists (i.e. "artists") it will highlight the letter you are on for ease in finding what you are looking for. The screen resolution is also much nicer; the colors are brighter and more defined. The body of the iPod is very sleek and much more attractive. The headphones have been upgraded as well, they are much more comfortable! These are just a few of the very nice changes Apple has made with this product.The Nano is definitely not for people with an enormous music collection, but it is for people who want something small, classy and convenient.One thing to note: the Nano does not come with a charger, only a USB cord. Therefore, if you do not have a charger from a previous iPod you will have either to only charge your iPod with your computer or buy one separately.
The shipping speed was decent, but the product didnt really meet my expectations. Upon getting the product I had some difficulty getting it to work in my car, but it did. However, once I started using it I found that it gave off a large number of false alarms. I also expected that it would warn any time a police officer's vehicle was nearby, but not once did it alert me. But really, for being a quite expencive piece of equiptment, I was definetly dissapointed in it preformance compared to other, cheaper radar detectors I've tried
This digital camera for the price is one of the better digital cameras on the market. The clarity is remarkable, and the user friendly usb port downloading is great! I have only bought sony since I have heard of bad reports from other brands, I was sold from the first images that I viewed.
I had been using a cheap compass that I got at a school supply store and have never been happy with the performance. This compass is so much better that I wish I had found it many years ago. Perfect circles without a problem. Get one!
I have power, it works. What can you say, you don't need to buy batteries.Sometimes the rep says they give too much power and it is better to use batteries.
I am pleased with the performance of this camera. It takes excellent pictures in the different modes I have tried, however when it comes to dowloading the pictures into the computer software with the USB cable it will make a connection to the computer only after many tries. When it does connect it will only download one image even though I select all images. When I can't get the download image menu and and do what the manual suggest I get a message that it does not detect the camera.
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.
will be ordering more of these in future. great seller & service. fast delviery. thanks
I bought this for my wife's birthday. She thinks it is fantastic. The itunes software is easy to use and it syncs up easily with the ipod. Sound quality is excellent. I may buy one for myself!!
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.
I'm trying to get used to this mouse. I use the regular wired logitech trackball mouse and this is different. Can't say bad, just different for now. Main issue is getting it connect to the little unit (don't know what it is called) I do wish it had a USB stick instead.
I have had this router for about a week now and I'm impressed. I access the wireless network via my laptop and also using my HDTV.SPEED/RANGE: So far, I haven't encountered any problems with speed (even when watching HD streaming movies on my HDTV) or with range.SETUP: Setting up the router was very easy. I manually configured it, but the 'wizard' on the CD will be very helpful for people who are not tech-savvy. It even shows you step-by-step how you should connect the router with your modem, PC and other devices.SHAREPORT: The CD includes the SharePort utility, which allows you to access printers, storage devices etc. wirelessly by connecting them to the USB port of the router. I can now print from my laptop without wires. The downside is that the software needs to be installed on each PC that needs to access the printer or device, and two users cannot access the same device at the same time. Also, when I tried to connect an external hard drive via USB and SharePort, data transfer was MUCH slower than connecting the hard drive straight to my laptop.OTHERS: The startup time is a bit long - it takes around 40 seconds from power up to the time the wireless network is active with internet access.
These speakers are fantastic. The only problem with them is trying to find the right spot to put the surround sound, which shouldn't be too difficult. There are a few different settings that are on the control box of the speakers for movies or music or just 6 channel direct. I watched a few DVDs with these speakers on the movie mode and it felt like I was at the movie theater but I was in the comfort of my own home. There is no doubt that these speakers are #1 right now for gaming. I'm a big gamer and play RPGs and FPS alike. You can hear the sounds coming from all around you. Not only will these speakers make the experience much better for gaming, they will make you a better gamer too! In certain games like Counter-Strike I was able to hear footsteps around me much easier and shooting too so I knew where to go to get to them easier. If you watch movies or play any games on your computer and you are serious about it, these speakers are a must.
Literally 1/8 the price for the Canon version. $5 vs $40.Arrived quickly.What else to say?
I work for a TV station, so I have an eye for this sort of stuff, and I'm up on the technology. The LED-backlits are certainly bright and have potential, but if you're looking for the best of the trusted, previous generation - this Samsung is the TV for you. Forget the overpriced Sony...This TV produces an excellent picture quality in a streamlined, modern design, at the all-important 1080p resolution, for a very affordable price. If you're willing to give up wall-mounting for screen size (and to me, the more real estate on an HDTV, the better) then this is a great buy. The piano black finish goes well in almost any home theater setting (mine is paired with a Bush gloss black & tinted glass stand) and the very thin bezel along the edge of the screen makes it seem like all you see is the image. The TV is deceptively small. It looks smaller than other 61" TV's when it's off b/c it doesn't have the extra plastic sticking off the sides like many competitors' TVs. But once you turn it on, it impresses.Amazon did a great job of getting me the TV. It came faster than the delivery date said it would be here, and two guys carried it up to the 4th floor of my building. I asked them not to unpack it, but they would have. I did have a problem with the unit (a dog whistle type, high-pitched hum). I called Samsung and had a great experience with customer service reps (how often do you hear that?!) The repair guy fixed the problem, all for free, and came at a late time b/c I work well past 5pm. The problem was a bad power supply unit, btw... and it's worked marvelously since then.Don't worry about the time it takes to warm up. It comes on fairly quick, and then slowly gets brighter until it reaches its full brightness. The repair guy showed me how easy it is to replace a lamp if need be (because it's a DLP it's likely) and a monkey with a screwdriver could do it...Overall recommendation: BUY
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.
The vendor took my money and failed to ship the product. The dealer didn't notify me that the product was unavailable, and no refund was sent or offered until I specifically wrote and asked what happened.
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.
This is a great Keyboard. It has many new features than the older models. It makes computing all the more easier. Several quick buttons can be set for your 5 main sites or even documents on your computer. If you are surfing the internet.. you can easily hit the "back" or "forward" buttons. Hit a button and the Calculator appears. If you have to use an ergonomic keyboard I highly recommend this one!!
I got this in short order, as ordered. Packaging was in Japanese and English so might be imported. Original packaging. No probs.
The only and the very only feature you have to see for speed detector is sensitivity.I could save so much money from this detector.It works fantastic anywhere you go, like mountain, highway, and so on.You will hear just beep sound although you see nothing.And then something coming up.5 star for this one...Perfect...I love this..
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.
Using this printer with my Mac has given me headaches, so Mac users listen up. This printer works well and is one of the more cost effective options out there. But, if you run into problems (like getting random error messages when trying to print) I have found the easiest solution is to unplug the power cord from the printer and plug it back in. It seems to re-set the printer and debug whatever problem was going on. It's annoying, but aren't all printers?
PROS:1. Solid build quality2. Play video & MP3 (though I haven't used these features since I bought it mainly for the GPS functionality)3. Good price (when it's on sale and when they fix all the bugs below)4. Uses NAVTEQ map dataCONS:1. Too thick and too heavy due to the 20gb hard drive inside2. Too slow, everytime you try to move the map it reads the hard drive and then updates the screen, this process takes like 1-2 seconds and in computer terms it's a life time3. You can hear the hard drive spin up & down, kinda ennoying4. The POI feature sucks big time, you would need to enter a state and then a city first, what if you only know the name of the restaurant and don't know exactly what city it's in ???5. There's no AC adapter, you would need to go to RadioShack and get one if you want to charge it at home and not in the car6. It takes forever to LOCK on sat signal and this is even outdoors in the car driving, even when it locks on signal it would from time to time lose the signal, what good is a GPS navigator if there's no signal ???7. It can get warm due to the hard drive8. Update firmware requires a SD card not less than 128MB and not bigger than 512MB, nowadays people use 2GB cards so this is a big hassle9. It doesn't display all the street names, only the one you're driving on and if you're lucky maybe a few other ones around your current positionIn short, this is such a waste of money but luckily I didn't buy it online and the store I bought it from has a 30-day money back return policy, I also bought the Mio C310x at the same time I bought this JVC and the Mio is such a wonderful GPS, it beats this piece-of-junk JVC in each and every category (the mio doesn't play video unless you get the C710) and I paid 70 bucks less than what I paid for the JVC
These speakers are simply fantastic. The bass really does shake the house. Extremely clear mids and highs. I don't see the need for any other speakers if you have a pair of these bad mothers. If you want sheer, raw power then this is the speaker for you. For the price, it's phenomenal.Just one tiny con. The cut-off protection sometimes kicks in before I can reach the ultimate level of sound. It's just a hair too senstive in my opinion. The good side to this is you could never blow out the elements, but I wish I could override it somehow.I recieved mine for Xmas 2003 and they still sound as good as the day I hooked them up. I was thinking of geting another pair to hook up to my receiver but I wasn't sure if they were still being made. Low and behold here they are. I guess you make a fantastic product and it will stick around.
Thanks for the instructive review Bababooey!I just wanted to add some things if you are doing RAID 1 using driver 1.3:* Shut down the machine and plug the new, XP drive into the Adaptec card, channel #1. NOTE: I plugged in BOTH of my seagate drives. (I purchased the same drives Bababooey purchased - you can't beat the 5 year warranty and performance). For my install, I couldn't boot until I setup an Array in the Array utility that comes up when you reboot. Seems like this step is missing from Bababooey's desc.* Restart the machine and enter the BIOS ... set the Primary Master IDE Channel to "None"/"Off" and bring up XP (note: leave Secondary IDE settings alone because the CD and DVD drives are on these). The OS should now recognize the hardware as an Adaptec 1200a (instead of the generic Mass Storage device). Install the Adaptec GUI software from the CD. NOTE: My BIOS did this automatically.* Shut down the machine and plug the second hard drive into the Adaptec card, channel #2. NOTE: again, I did this in step 1.* Restart the machine and enter the BIOS ... set the Primary Slave IDE Channel to "None"/"Off" and bring up XP (note: leave Secondary IDE settings alone because the CD and DVD drives are on these). NOTE: Did not need this step, my BIOS updated automatically.* Open the Adaptec GUI (there should be a system tray icon per GUI install) and configure for RAID1 per instructions. Mirroring my 160GB drives took ~2.5 hours. NOTE: I did this from the Array utility that came up when i reboot. If you try to do this with only 1 HD on channel 1, it will say, "you suck, there are not enough drives to continue" Why? Because you need both installed before you can continue. Then I chose CREATE and DUPLICATE, and the rest was the defaults. And now it works great!
I've had my Palm m515 for about 1 year now. I've continueto marvel at all that it can do. I went from an original(first issued) US robotics Palm Pilot. Upgraded that to be equivalent to a Palm Pilot professional.The m515 was newely released when I bought me. The colors aregreat. The display is great. I recently bought my first SDcard (a 64MB viking). That would great. Palm OS rules. The number of applications for Palm OS rule.Don't kid yourself. if you buy a pocket PC you might as well bya laptop. The purpose of a palm device isn't to have a PC in your hand. The palm can and does fit a nitch that a laptop doesn't.I couldn't recommend this any stronger. At least until theTungsten become cheaper.www.palm.com and handango.com and palmgear.com are all great sites. Does a search on these sites for anything and you're bound to find software doing what you want. Mortgage loan calculations, Nature Family Planning recording, games, databaseapps, dictionaries, e-books, the bible. You name it. Its outthere for Palm OS. And the m515, with its color, is exceptional.The m515 holds its charge much longer than I anticipated. I almost never need to have the back light on. And when I do, I leave it on medium. At night if you turn the backlight on in the dark.. you can ues this baby as a flashlight (and I have :) its so bright.Recharge time is quite. Accessories are abundant. And bar none.Palm OS is the defacto standard.
These are great earphones for use on planes. Block out all the background noise and plane drone. I've used them also without music (white noise from headphones only) and they work great!
Pros:This kit has high quality parts most of them are either metal or heavy plastic.Cons:When attaching my radiator to my case the included screws were just a bit to long and when I tightened them down one of them nicked the tubing in the radiator and caused a large leak. I also had to buy more tubing because the included tubing wasn't long enough.
I bought one of these from Amazon, and it worked well for a while. Then when I'd switch back to the Windows machine, Windows wouldn't recognize the USB ports on the switch. I'd have to unplug all the cables from the KVM and then re-plug them to get the switch to work again. Tech support tried some fixes, and when they didn't work, arranged to have a replacement sent out under warranty. The replacement unit has problems losing keystrokes on the Linux system. So I'm back to the original box while I wait for yet another replacement and also look for a more reliable KVM brand.
Otherwise, people who live in apartments/houses with no southern view of the sky are going to be SOL :(This thing sounds great ... so long as I'm outside. However, once I get anywhere close to my front door, the signal dies. I just spent the last 3 hours aiming the antenna every which way (and them some), but no luck - I just get 'No signal' on the receiver. I guess that for the time being, some of us are going to be stuck with AM/FM until something better comes along.
I ordered a pair of these because of all of the positive reviews that I saw on this site. When I got them today, I was very dissapointed. I had alot of trouble getting them to stay in my ears. I cant even try to walk around with them in because they just fall right out. I could understand if I had big ears, but they are average size. Also, the sound quality sucks. They are decent if you can get a perfect seal around your ear, but if the seal is not perfect they produce NO bass. The Koss Clip headphones are better sounding, cheaper, and fit better. Get those instead!
I have used it several times. It is great.I cannot think of any improvements that could be done to it.
The Palm iii is a great product, and the Palm iiix is definately worth the extra money if you run Outlook on your PC - within days you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. But it is fragile - really fragile. I've dropped my mobile phone on countless occasions, likewise my calculator, and even my lap top once or twice. And they all lived to tell the tale. Drop your Palm once, and you can be looking at a cracked screen and - Wham! $100 replacement fee. What's more, you can be waiting 3-5 days for a replacement to arrive. So if you're anywhere near as clumsy as me - buy a case, and be very careful when you're taking it out
The #2 jiggler provides very exaggerated motion, for those devices where the #1 jiggler won't keep awake. It is not for keeping plugged in while you are using a computer at the same time. Get the #1 jiggler (MJ-1) for that. Some devices that need to be kept awake while you are NOT using them require this exaggerated motion to prevent sleep mode--that's where the MJ-2 is great.
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'm no photographer, but the "light level" was poor. Unless there was really bright light, I could hardly see the image on the screen. If I took a picture, the flash would go off, but then the image was horribly washed out.The camera also had a "plastic-y" feel. A couple times, I couldn't even get the camera to turn on. I suppose this was because I didn't finesse the button just the right way. ...not something I want to deal with.I retuned the camera and got a Nikon. It was $20 more, but I got the quality I paid for.
this is so expensive, ugly, and has poor sound quality. but wait! it has worse sound, which i can make by putting a bird in the microwave when the base boost is on. don't worry though, you don't get to here it much, because if it moves, it skips or resets. i think this is caused by the earth's consant movement, but i'm still looking into it. Might i add that the bass is great, it destorts the sound so much, but some people might like that....
I used Belkin KVMs (OmniView SEs) in the late 90s and they worked very well; this model failed repeatedly and consistently to detect attached mice/keyboards on start up. If the system wasn't set to the PC that was booting, it was as good as useless, too.I gave up and purchased a different brand. The replacement works flawlessly; I couldn't even sell the Belkin on eBay.Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this model. In fact, I recommend you do not buy it.
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.
This camera makes photography more fun. All the positive things that have been said are true so I'll spend my time with some ideas for those who are on the "fence" or who are not sure if a DSLR is for them.If you are new to DSLRs and/or photography, this camera (and any dslr) takes more knowledge than a standard p&s; camera. The biggest complaint I hear is it is not as sharp as my old P&S; and the pictures are softer. DSLRs do not apply as much in camera sharpening so your images may not be as sharp straight from the camera (you can change that in the camera).Best results will always come if you do some post image processing (pp). If you do not like PP, this is a negative, however, you can set the in-camera options to apply pp to your liking. It is just better controlled in pp software.Knowledge of photographic concepts such as Depth of Field(dof) and exposure control are needed. People sometimes complain about the cameras soft images when in actuality it is user error due to the concept mistakes above.Plan to spend more money on lenses!!! The 18-55 is very good for the money ($80-$100 market) but is nowhere near the quality of other options that you have. Plan to spend more on at least 1-2 quality lenses for best results. There is really, really a noticeable difference.A few reasons I rated this camera 4 instead of 5: 1)The eyepiece view is a little smaller than other DSLRs. This makes composing a little more challenging, espec. for manual focus. 2) the viewfinder is too dim and gets washed out in the sun.In the end, image quality is king and the images from the 350D arethe kings crown.
It is great to be able to move the tv and not have to run wires along the floor and the walls.
This headset is wonderful! Having Carpal Tunnel has caused me to be unable to hold anything for an extended period of time, especially a phone. With this headset I can finally talk on the phone again without pain. Comfortable, clear sound on both ends...what more could you ask for!
A good friend of mine had this USB adapter and a couple of other USB devices like a webcam, a zip drive, and his wireless keyboard and mouse. He was getting poor transfer rates (2-3Mbps) with this USB adapter so he decided to sell it to me and get one of the PCI type Wireless adapters. This was the perfect choice for both of us. He now gets about twice as much speed as he did with this USB adapter and I get about 5-6Mbps with this USB adapter. It seems as though he hade too many USB devices and the bandwidth allotted for this device wasn't what he wanted.We also found out, after actually reading the manual thoroughly, that placing wireless devices near monitors, TVs, radios, and anything else that uses radio waves could suck up the signal strength of the wireless products. (His USB adapter was on top of his monitor, since that was the highest point he figured it was best.) Turns out it wasn't.So I ended up getting a good deal, and a great product. And he ended up finding a good alternative. I would like to send my thanks to my friend Matt for the good price and D-Link for the useful documentation.
I just purchased this product last week, so far my experience has been great with this litle monster. I got this on a deal for $199 great value for the price.
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.
This cartridge was priced so great!!! I had used a refurbished cartridge before and been happy. In this case I got about 350 copies and then it started streaking. Light says replace cartridge. I took it out and shook it... loose toner... I was in the middle of a huge work project and lost a lot of time switching to a small inkjet printer. You get what you pay for. If it's too good to be true? It is.
This Nikon MH-61 battery charger works great. It is small and convenient. It is a perfect size for travel because it takes up so little room in our camera bag.
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???
Good price but I put a quantity of 3 - 2 packs in my cart (6 disks) and the shipping charge was $20 !!No Thanks!
Because my purposes were so small, I couldn't appreciate all this wall system had to offer, but, it was simple to assemble, and looks great on the wall. My only issue is that the framework is more exposed around the shelves than these photos are showing. Maybe because I have mine positioned above eye level it is more apparent to me. When you look at the stock photo, notice the white line that appears to be the back of the glass. It's not. It's about a 1/2 inch gap directly below the glass shelf, exposing the framework. I know, it's a small nit.Very well made mount. It's mounted on 2 16" on center studs, but, a plethora of hardware is included for several other mounting options.
Like so many others, I have a lot of remote controls and my wife hates them. Harmony attempts to make life simple for the rest of us. I have to stress the word "attempts". I am technically savvy and it still takes me over an hour to "program" this gizmo. The web interface of Harmony is too restrictive; you *have* to follow the programming flow to get the unit programmed. I would prefer having a more advance system where I am more in control. I also don't like how hard it is to program a new device (like an unknown media center, etc.) With all that, I do have to say that once you have everything working, it is a pleasure to use (especially for my wife) -- one button to turn on the TV monitor, the AV receiver and the LinkTheater).
After having a Magnavox TV for over 30 years without a problem, My family decided to update my parents to a LCD bigscreen.I thought this was the one to get..I was wrong.After a short period in time,the LCD screen went out.Lucky it was still under warranty.BUY A DIFFERENT TV!! SHARP HAS SERIOUS QUALITIY ISSUES!I don't know if it the cheap labor that assembles these or just faulty components!!Stay away from SHARP!!!
I have used a pair of these batteries for about 6 months now. they do work perfectly.
Does a good job and functions flawlessly . If this one lasts as well as the previous one , it'll out live me .
I have no complaints about the zune itself, I actually have a 4 GB zune that I love, but I had originally purchased this 30 GB one, but was not notified that it was out of stock for 2 weeks, by then the prices everwhere had gone up and I had to by a different one in my price range.
This device was not compatible with new computer. It worked once then did not work again. New computer so it must be the adaptor
It's a good radio that does what it's supposed to do. However, if it had manual tuning instead of electronic tuning it would be a much better radio.
Its a good product and it works great. I wouldnt go back to the regular mouse for anything. Love it loveit loveit.
I researched a number of XM radios prior to purchasing this one and have found this to do everything that it said it would. It is easy to use, the screen is easy to read and it does not take up much space on the dash. The menus are simply to navigate and user friendly. I like that you can play back songs, I use this feature a lot. I wish it could store them somehow for future playback. It seems to be a good value for the price. You get a lot of features packed into a small unit for a very decent price compared to some of the other models I have looked at. The only drawback is that at times if the titles are long they don't get shown on the screen.
I have lost a few caps and this extra one is cheap and secure. Works with all of the EOS camera bodies that I have tried with. It is either an official version of the Canon cap or a very good copy of it, either way it works.
Great product. Best portable dvd I have seen and a fantastic price.Delivered in a timely manner and well packaged.
Does a remarkable job, small, light weight, great for fill flash.The tilts are just enough to give you some creative control and a great value for the price. really long battery life. I likes it.I use it on my D60 and never leave home without it :)
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.
My girlfriend loves red, so when she "hinted" at mp3 players (by looking at those "fruity" ones), I knew what to get her. I have owned every brand of mp3 player under the sun, and I can say the Zune is the best bang for the buck - especially with the new software upgrade. I didn't think I'd be able to find an affordable 30GB red Zune in early December but Amazon not only had one (and I mean 1 in stock!) but their fast, free delivery got it to me in enough time to wrap it and get it under the tree. She was blown away, I scored major points :) and life is good! Thanks Amazon!
I have owned this camera for one day. It is my first digital camera, but I have owned a dozen film cameras over more than 30 years. I am impressed by the ease of use and the very good image quality. Some of the larger digital cameras I looked at have more features, faster lenses and more powerful flashes, but I am pleased with the results I have gotten from a pocket-sized camera.
I am having fun with my new camera. Bought it after I saw a friend's. However, trying to find an extra NP-20 battery is impossible. Does anyone know from where or from whom I might find an EXTRA rechargeable lithium NP-20 battery???? Sure don't want to miss pictures after being out with the camera all day because of a dead battery!
Was delivered on time and works just as expected - video from laptop is transferred to TV and works fine.
we like our street Pilot. It's accurate and we no longer have worry about looking for street names. Sometimes though, it delays the comand to turn left or right until after you have passed the exit, forcing you to make a U turn. That only happenned once, so i don't suppose it's a problem.
I too am a writer. I thought after a few months that I would become accustomed to the keyboard. I haven't. It is a neat idea, but after 40 years of using the standard QWERTY keyboard I have not been able to make the transition to this style. In typing this I made 8 mistakes. It is too easy to hit multiple keys, and the force needed to press the space bar and some of the keys is unnatural. I would not recommend this keyboard. But then, Microsoft is not known for their hardware.
better than the ipod...really it is...and i hope you arent fooled by apple when your choosing an mp3 player for you, or someone else...i own this mp3 player and have owned it for almost a year...it does everything it is intended to do, and then some...it is VERY DURABLE, it survived my freshmen year of highschool, running from friends/dogs while playing,and a 25 foot drop off of the bleachers...(not recommended)it comes with a case, unlike ipod (who wants to charge you extra for every accesory you might need)and for the people that complain about the software, YOU RECIEVE UPDATES for it, for FREE so you can manage your library of music, while listening to songs, and burning cds...very cooland way stronger than the ipod, (metal exterior), theres no annoying touch screen to wear out on this model...more space than ipod for the price...EAX effects you can apply to the soungs while listening, which are kinda cool...and the menus are customizable to an extent...it has a clock, (displays date/time/alarm)hook it up to a pair of computer speakers and you can wake up to tunes every morning...also you can make and save playists by using the menus of the mp3 player, ipod cannot...ipod is struggling to keep up with competing companies, apple is coming out with useless little knacks to encourage people to buy their product instead, aka: solitaire, calander, ebooks...let me just say this... IT IS AN MP3 PLAYER...MP3 PLAYERS ARE FOR PLAYING MP3S...and this little device does that very well..you can use it as a 30GB exterior hard drive if you must...so you can transfer movies, games, and software, from pc to pc..this is a very cool toy :) , and mine is still holding up strongi highly recomend it...and if you decide to buy an ipod for some reason,have fun mailing it in for a new battery ever year or so...this one uses a replacable lithium battery,(lasting about 14 hours)just buy this one...its a no-brainer...
A tip for those who mentioned the hissing they heard when using the adapter. Turn the volume down on the radio and use the MP3 player volume control. Solved the problem for me.
This is our second attempt with this CD player. The first version skipped after a few minutes and then Amazon shipped me a replacement. The replacement arrived today and didn't even detect the CD. Do not bother buying this CD player. I must say though that Amazon has been very helpful throughout this process.
Bought this for Thanksgiving as I was making my first attempt at cooking the turkey on the BBQ. I ordered with Free Shipping option and was initially worried I wouldn't receive it on time. The original arrival estimate was 11/29, four days after Thanksgiving. Luckily, it showed up a week earlier! The product was easy to set up and sync'd easily between the transmitter & receiver. I did a quick test on boiling water & ice water. Both tests read 2 degrees F high but that's close enough for most needs.On turkey day, I set the chamber temp alarms for 330 & 370 so I'd know if the BBQ got to hot or too cool. Right away, I discovered that the little thermometer built into my $500 BBQ is about 50 degrees low! It was also a very windy day so I had to do a lot of adjusting over the several hours of cooking to keep the temp right. Thanks to the alarm on the receiving unit, I could hang out inside with the family and only go out to the BBQ when it got out of range. The alarm was plenty loud so I didn't have to have the thing strapped to me at all times. I also set the meat probe temp alarm for 10 degrees below my target temp and pulled the bird off at the perfect time. First time BBQing a turkey and it was perfect! Without this product, the whole endeavor would have meant constant running in & out of the house to monitor temps. And had I gone by the BBQ thermometer, the chamber temp would have really been about 400 degrees, the turkey would have cooked much faster & likely would have been very dry by the time it was done.I love this thing but do have two complaints about it. First, when setting target temps, you can only increase the temp setting. If you go past the number you want, you have to quit the setting & start over. How hard would it be to design one of the many buttons to let us count down & up? Second, the minimum target temp setting for the alarm is 176 deg F. In cooking pork or other meats, I like to pull the meat off the grill at about 165 and let the meat rest as the internal meat temp continues to rise.
Bought this router early July, set up was relatively easy and straightforward (I've set up many routers and home networks before, though).Every 4-5 hours we will lose our internet connection for anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. Then it will magically come back up.As of this moment, I have called tech support seven (7) times now - each time they had me change a different setting. Why wouldn't they just have me change all those settings right off the bat?Irritating and illogical.It doesn't matter though, because even after approx. 3 hours time spent with D-link tech support, my router still does not function as it should - I still get extremely slow and/or intermittent connections every 4-6 hours. Completely unacceptable. I will be returning this P.O.S. for a refund ASAP.
I have found the Garmin c340 very reliable after testing it out for the past couple of weeks. It's not perfect and you may have to play with it sometimes to get it to do exactly what you want, but it is very easy to operate and works well. The voice prompts are clear and timely. Overall, I'm impressed with the Garmin. The one thing I didn't find that reliable was it's estimation of miles to a destination. The estimates are generally off (sometimes by quite a bit)and I haven't figured out yet if it's me or the machine. I would recommend this item.
I absolutely love my mother's Vegetable Eggrolls and Shanghai Rolls but preparation is just so tedious. The Cabbages must be sliced just thin enough and carrots grated just coarse enough that they get cooked right (when deep fried or tender but not mushy after cooking); So with a regular knife, it would take us 2 hours at least (to fill up a huge, huge stock pot)to cut the 3 heads of cabbages and grate the 2 bags of carrots. My mother who is in her late 70's threatened not ot make this anymore so finally, I decided to look into getting a contraption that can replace this manual process.Lo and behold, found several hand crank ones but did not want to have to exert any more unnecessary effort. Read up on all the reviews and finally decided to get this Electric Salad Shooter. I am so glad I did. the medium slicer did the Cabbage exactly the size we needed. So did the grater as the carrots came out just the right thickness. All the constant mixing and turning of the cabbage and carrots with the other ingredients in the huge pot did not cause it to disintegrate, break apart or become mushy.Putting the cones and removing them was a breeze. However, the only drawback was that I had to use a fork to pull out the sliced cabbage and grated carrots from the cone after each cutting. It does not fall out on its own (which I guess happens because the centrifugal force is not strong or fast enough to just shoot it out into the bowl). Maybe I will try doing this on an inclined position next time.All-in-all, I am very very satisfied with this contraption.
I own several mp3 players. A 10GB iPod, two Rio 500's, an iRiver 195TC and I owned a Rio Karma. I love the iPod but like other large capacity hard drive players it has marginal battery life, no bookmarking feature and isn't what I consider a truly portable product. The iRiver is a wonderful, go anywhere, solid state player but I want more than 512 MB's of storage. The Karma had major functional issues. I returned it, took a chance and bought the Nitrus instead. After the my experience with the Karma (~ 5 hours battery life, poorly designed scroll wheel, sloppy joy stick navigation and excessive heat) I was skeptical about the Nitrus. I bought the Karma and Nitrus for one reason. They have a bookmarking feature, something absent in every other brand. For audio books and long home made recordings a bookmarking feature is a must. The Nitrus sits squarely between solid state players and large capacity hard drive players. The hard drive in the Nitrus and several competing products is a new generation drive of smaller size and with fewer parts. It is evidently much more energy efficient than the drives found in the iPod and Karma. I'm getting at least an honest 12 hours of battery life. This kind of battery life is truly useful and is about what I get with my iRiver solid state player. Very impressive. There is no noticeable heat, an indication that the design is efficient. The joy stick used for navigation looks like the same joy stick used in the Karma but unlike the Karma it feels more precise in the Nitrus. The Nitus is smaller than it looks. The design is a very pleasing to handle clam shell shape. It fits perfectly in my hand and is easy to use one handed. The rubber strip around the edge helps to prevent drops. It's extremely light weight. Amazing to think there's a battery and hard drive in there somewhere. It slips into a pocket and once there is virtually unnoticeable. No case needed if you have even a small pocket. Ergonomically there is very little that could be done to improve on this design. The Rio Music Mangager software is stable, intuitive to use and well thought out. This is a product that seems to have been designed by enthusiastic engineers and marketing people. Nice work Rio. Tweak the Karma design and I'll order another one of those. If 1.5 GB is enough storage I can wholeheartedly recommend this product. Especially considering the price. I've seen it for as little as 199 USD online.
Well manufactured as you would expect from a SanDisk product. Tucks in easily for compact storage. I only use Compact Flash but appreciate the convenience of other media modes if I ever need them. This was plug and play for my Windows XP System.The specs don't say, but I was able to use with CF Extreme III as well as II with no problems.
This digital player have a lot of things great. Is very easy to use, after half hour you know how it work, the package is pretty small, just come with USB cable, headphones (I never used it)and CD, in my case this CD doesn't work at all, I use Win XP in spanish, so I have to go to Zune web and download the latest version of the software, the good thing is in the same process my zune update his firmware.The new firmware look better than older one, also activate the ability of connect my zune with the computer by the wireles network on my home, so, say good bye to the cables on the desktop.Following with the Zune, the screen is just fantastic, the construcci&oacute;n is pretty, with a material like a glass, but,must be better if protect the unit with a silicone case, I bought an acrilic one but in time it look very old and, I dude it will resist a fall.You have to know the Zune come almost alone, if you want enjoy it more, you have to buy the silicone case, the wall charger and the cables for put it on your audio receiver or TV.
When I first bought this, I made the mistake of not trying it out right away. When I did so about a year later, I found out how shoddy the work was.If you look in the section that is entered into the USB drive, there is a hole section, and there is the little shelf-like object. The shelf-like object was created a little too big so I could not plug the drive into my laptop's USB port(or my sister's laptop's USB port) without fearing to damage them. After spending another year or so hiding it away in disgust, I took it out, forced it in by constant wiggling, and was able to use it. I am extremely reluctant to use it in fear of damaging the USB ports; however, the fact that once in, it works fine is the reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.In short, I do not recommend this product for its poor manufacturing quality. I cannot say the same for how well it works because I fear to use it on a regular basis.
KVM Cables have 2 female ends because one end connects to the output of your video card and one end connects to the input of the KVM Switch, (both male). It is the proper setup for KVM switches, and most likely is what you're looking for if you have a KVM Switch.
I got the player for it's large storage capacity, sound quality and wide format compatability. But I'm beginning to think that the negatives outweigh those advantages.The negatives: Poor user manual, no ability to select and play an album (except through playlists, it will play a randomly machine selected album however...It looks like you've selected one, but a random one plays), stupid dongle needed for charging/computer interface, charges only though a computer and said computer must be kept in full on mode (no standby) for the 5 hours it takes to charge (now this is green, isn't it?), battery apparently not user replacable when it wears out, non-intuitive frustrating controls, buggy on-computer software. I hate tap pads! Give me a wheel.The charging issues seriously limit the practical usability of this player. You can spend another $100 to get a car and a home charger. Incidently, I tried two different USB telephone chargers, one Motorola and the other Blackberry. The Motorola lit the machine up and it showed that it was charging, but in the morning the battery was no more charged than when I started. The unit did not respond to the blackberry at all. Apparently Creative has rigged it so only a computer with their software (and I did mention that you can only install the software on one computer per license, so only one computer will charge your device, not just any computer), or their USB chargers will work. Thumbs down to Creative, and I give them the award on how to create bad feelings amongst their customers.
I have bought many memory card for my camera and the manufacturer states that you can use a SD card. Well is that Scandisk or Smartdisk...it doesn't matter because neither one of them work with the camera. I have even tried it in other Kodaks and no luck. With the MMC just pop it in and start taking pictures or videos no problems and I get a whole lot of pics and some short videos I love it and now I have plenty of memory for my vacation. Great product for camera or whatever need MMC.
Is the firht time that I recived something in bad condition, This wireless earphone are bad.
bought this from my son's old laptop. Works great, he is VERY happy to be mobile and wireless!!
I sent the product at the appropriate time and they did not give me full credit. Very unhappy with them
I love my new Zune! It arrived in record time and the software was easy to use! Paired with a cassette adaptor I can now rock out in my car w/out having to carry my CD's around! I would recommend this to anyone!
Does what it's supposed to. Very high quality.But, be careful if you are putting this in a tight space - it is very thick, heavy, and sturdy, and as such, it takes up some space. Just something to consider, but otherwise this is a quality product.
I personally buy a lot of electronics and it's very rare for me to find a product that exceeds my expectations. So after reading many reviews, comparing and doing extensive research on what plasma tv to buy, I ended up getting this model plasma from Panasonic. This TV really looks fantastic... even right out of the box. But after tweaking the settings, the set simply looks amazing. Seeing is believing so if you get a chance to check this TV out at the store... do it. And if you decide to buy this plasma, make sure you set it up right to take advantage of all it has to offer. For example, if you hook it up to a DVD player, make sure you choose one that has HDMI output, progressive scan, and upscaling. Or if you have satellite television, get the HD package to make use of the HD resolution on this set. Otherwise there's no point in getting a HD TV unless you use it's features right? And if you don't use the HDMI input for the TV, it's not going to look as good as it could.Pros: Brilliant Color, Great Contrast and Brightness. Lots of inputs including two HDMI inputs. SD slot for photo viewing. Built-in speaker is adequate ...especially for the price. Lots of manual custom settings available for adjusting picture. Price is a bargain for the quality that you get!Cons: Resolution could be even higher... even though current resolution looks very good. Set is still pretty heavy... could be lighter for easier wall mounting. The remote control is bigger than it needs to be. But these are all minor complaints... I'm definitely knit picking :)Conclusion: If you're looking for a high quality 42' Plasma, Buy this Set! It's worth every penny!Note: if you're looking for a larger set, you might want to check out the Panasonic TH-58PX60U. It's very similar to this set except that it is 58' and has higher pixel resolution for the screen.
I pleased with the unit. The sound does get distorted at high volumes, but if you keep at low to mid listening volumes the sound is fine. The CD unit is great - I love the hand activated CD door. The remote and menu systems are a little tough to use, but again for this price, this is a great simple CD player. I do use it as a wake up clock which is great feature.Don't expect this unit to outperform the Nakamcki or the BO, but it does perform for this price.
First off the watch looks great and it is a quality product. Smooth alloy, black matt plastic, mineral crystal glass and an excellent band make it an unusual looking watch and it's comfortable to wear. The dial read out is BIG and very clear. Some of the indicators are tiny by comparison but after a while you get used to the layout. Commands via the four buttons are easy once you master the 'tree' of settings. The buttons are not marked on the watch (anywhere) so you need to remember the sequences but again it's not that hard. The temperature read out is not correct when you are wearing the watch (it's about 4c higher) but it quickly moves down when taken off. All the other features appear to work well. I've taken the watch out on my boat and the compass function is great. Took off for a swim (salt water) with no issue. The really cool thing is the back light which has an light green haze to it. In conclusion (and I should say I didn't buy the watch as a serious sail/boat racing tool) I purchased the watch because I liked the look and the features and I'm not disappointed.
Pros:(+) Best Sound Quality - Never heard my MP3's play that good even on my computer.(+) Lots of Space - Plenty of room for my videos and my entire MP3 collection.(+) Compatibility - Plays DIVX, XVID, etc, no conversion needed, I put a dvd in my computer loaded up the program "iriverter" and in an hour I had converted a 3 hour movie (the entire Scarface movie)for my player, and it looks good on the screen.(+) Light weight - Given its size, I expected it to be heavier, it is relatively light weight.Cons:(-) Thick - I can easily overlook this flaw because of all of the positives, and since it is still not heavy. But I can't wait for the technology that yields 80 gb video players the size of just the screen.Overall: 9.5/10 Highly reccomended, if you get this player I know you'll be happy. If you compare it to ipod, its thicker, but it has features ipod doesn't have (DIVX,XVID,FM Radio, More Compatible - MANY music services, more Software, you won't be tied to itunes only.)
I bought this so I could use it with my laptop to speak to people on Skype. It is perfect for a fast and easy solution for something like that!
I had just bought a zune HD and a protector case for it when I saw this bag for only a PENNY in the side bar, and I figured what the heck. I wasn't expecting much, but this big accessory case feels very sturdy and I fully trust this to protect my Zune HD. Unfortunately the space for the player is far too large for the Zune HD. It looks like it was designed for the Zune 80 and 120. BUT. I bought this protector case[...]for my Zune HD, and the Zune in the case fits like a glove inside the spot designated for a Zune 80 or 120. I rated this case 5 stars since it's an absolute steal for the value, and since I don't even have to take my Zune HD out of its protector case to put in in here, that just makes it even more convenient. If you are getting a Zune HD and the protector case I got off Amazon, You should definitely buy this case as well. It's sturdy and has lots of space for accessories, plus it fits the Zune HD if you leave it in the case I linked above.
I have always used Sony mini Disk recorders as a backup sound track for recording at weddings that I videotape. But the download was all real time so I found the Zen V plus 4 gig which is so perfect. It was one of the few that have the line in jack and the wires to go with it.I can record on auto and it will record only when their is a signal coming in, saves power.the quality is good and now I can drag and drop the track in seconds.4 gig is a lot of space. I have downloaded music in it and listen to it during my daily walks. really good sound quality. Battery life is really good too.Very happy with it.Anoop
I purchased the Canon A 570 IS for an upcoming trip to Italy and I am completely satisfied and impressed with this camera. I have been taking practice shots with it and I am very happy with my purchase and of course with Amazon's prices.
Since my CD collection has basically sat and gathered dust since i got my i-pod last year, this was great just because i knew it would store all my discs in a safe place, all in one case, for the day my computer or itunes files crash. for sitting in a dark corner of my closet, this item worked for me, and i think the sturdy outer layer makes me know my discs will be safe if the case falls off a shelf.
Received the Sony HT-6800DP 5-Disc Progressive Scan Home Theater System on Tuesday, and spent a couple of days/evenings setting it up. The tricky part was mounting the speakers, but that can be solved with purchasing the correct wall mounts first. Then it was off to the store again to get the right component cables and optical connections.The box includes a standard quality set of connections, but I recommend an immediate cable and stereo wire upgrade. Of course, this adds to the overall purchase price, but its worth the extra investment and the homework necessary to get what you need for a great picture and awesome sound from the start.Again, the Sony HT-6800DP 5-Disc Progressive Scan Home Theater System is an excellent buy. The separate five DVD/CD changer is a convenient plus too. And forget negatives about Sony in the review previous to this one. This home theater system goes far beyond expectations and performance with the power necessary to back it up (when compared to other brands and models straight from the box). Sony still delivers quality products. Just be patient when a little more assembly seems to be required. Again, it is worth the time and the added effort to put the system together right the first time.
As flash memory prices have been dropping, these handy USB keys are really starting to change the way people deal with data. The Cruzer Mini is extremely affordable right now, and its capacity is large enough to justify dropping your floppy drives out the window (if you have not already).Although this is true for most of these devices, modern operating systems instantly bring these portable drives up, without the need for drivers.For college students this is the next big device that is helping bridge the need for storage - more convienient than network-attached storage from home, and yet must easier to edit documents in place than say CD-R. Anyone can use one, there is no learning curve.The Cruzer Mini however is larger than some. A friend owns the Cruzer Micro of the same size, and it does take up slightly less space in a pocket. The genius design of Sandisk however allows this to be plugged into machines with several adjacent USB ports.Also, I believe I have separated the internal board from the plastic molding because there is a little give in the connector around the surrounding plastic now. It is a sturdy device, but it is something you don't want sitting at the bottom of your bookbag.I will be purchasing a Sandisk 1GB drive soon as it is affordable and will allow me to store just that much more.
I ordered the Canon fax and am using the cartridge which came with it so I can't yet review this product. Iwas very pleased with you system. The transaction was very easy.
I had many years ago a d-link router that had problems. Since then I was using Edimax and Linksys (WRT54GS). The latter was crashing several times a day. I replaced it with Dir-655 and since then no problems.
The noise cancellation function did not work. When you switch it on you get some hissing sound, but no noise reduction. I did check on low frequency noise; moreover, I picked two headphones in the store (another one was Philips hn 110) and the other one did the job. So, I know how the sound should change when switching on/off. Of course, there is always a chance that it was a defective unit.
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!
This was a Christmas present to my wife. It's her first non-built-in flash for her SLR. She uses it constantly indoors and the photo quality is drastically better than the built-in. For an entry level flash, this is a great deal. Only four stars because it's amateur quality and not professional.
We purchased at Christmas and so far works great. Highly recommend!!
Bought this from Amazon, this is the best deal I found. Shipped fast (w/ free shipping too) and works perfectly!
I ordered this back in December from Amazon and it just arrived two weeks ago. Setup was simple enough - everything worked right away except no music out of it. Linksys tech support was worthless. They said to return it.Amazon's return process is awesome! Good thing. Because the second one, which exhibited the same problems is going back this afternoon for a refund.Back to the Roku for now, even though it only works with iTunes. At least it works.
This was great for expanding an all to crowded power strip. Excellent for making power available for all you peripheral units.
I love it! I especially love the fact you can replace the battery. I'm extremely pleased that my public library, Walmart and numerous suppliers of music and audiobooks provide a wide selection of materials that work on it. It's a sturdy piece of equipment and it's known to take a few bumps (or drops with a rubber case). It is easy to navigate through the screens, and I love that you can preset a maximum volume. No damaged ear drums with this baby! I have long fingers and I'm pleased that the Zen MicroPhoto fits in my hand comfortably. I don't like extremely thin devices. I highly recommend it.
It's a great product from Microsoft and i love it. Had no prblems with it yet and the fingerprint reader is easy and fun, comes in handy.
My unit takes 10 minutes to delete 100Mb of stored data, so it is faster to burn a new CD than replace the data in the this memory device !!!
The camera dimensions for my Panasonic Lumix camera are 4 x 2.5 x 1.5". The camera sits comfortably inside and the front zip pocket was just the right size to include an extra battery and a memory card holder.This is a great little bag for compact cameras. I got one of these cases for myPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3and used it for a 12-day backpacking trip through the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico. The case is rugged and it kept the camera protected from the elements.PROS:* Will most likely fit most compact point-and-shoot cameras.* Quick camera access not hindered by zippers like most other cases.* Overall compact design is perfect for backpackers, hikers* Rugged construction.* Well padded interior.* Main compartment lid covers camera well, keeps rain out.* Velcro and side-clasp buckle keeps lid secure.* Small front pocket has two spaces to store extra battery and memory card.* Belt loop on back lays flat with Velcro and snap.* Comes with thin shoulder strap.CONS:* Really, none.The one thing I really enjoy about this little bag is the lid. You won't miss many shots fiddling with zippers to access the main camera compartment. The side clasp buckle and Velcro allow for easier access. Cases that rely on zippers to secure the main compartment still allow water to enter, but this case has an actual lid, so during rainy moments water is deflected over the sides and front.The camera had been dropped on rocks while stowed in the case. There wasn't a scratch or dent on the camera and the case cleaned up easily.
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.
This tiny, lightweight, and sleek mp3 is simply excellent. Sound is good, could do with being a little louder, but still great AND IT IS SO EASY TO SETUP AND USE!!!!However, Ken Woomer was saying below you can compress the mp3's up to 30%. Question is, HOW? I really need to shrink them and also does the Ripflash take 512mb smart media cards to expand the memory. If so, where can they be purchased?Someone please answer it would be so much help to me (preferably the Woomer guy).
We have a variety of cameras throughout my office and I am always having to pull photos off one of them for marketing purposes. This is a great piece of equipment. I don't have to worry about having the proper cable or anything. It works great for all of them. I can have it hooked up, download the photos, and put back away in less than two minutes. Please note that I am using a mac -- not sure if there are any issues relating to a pc -- don't know why there would be.
When I ordered this Item I was expecting excellent quality sound out of them, but I was disappointed since the moment I place them on my ears.The sound is weak. The bass isn't good. They are hard to keep in place.
The 655 is a great product. It's easy to install and has an easy to use admin facility. The only thing I didn't expect was that I also had to add my wired PCs and my wired Xbox's mac addresses to the mac address filter. No problem, just make sure that letters are capitalized and you use colons when entering the mac addresses in to the list.
I could not be more pleased with the TV. I had to customize the sound to suit my hearing deficiencies, which says nothing about the TV. Now I only wish I could buy a Blu-Ray DVD Player and some Blu-Ray DVDs to take advantage of the full capabilities of the set. The TV fits our family rm to a tee.
I have had this model for almost a month now and all I can say is WOW! It is very easy to use (in spite of the poorly written, confusing manual) and the discs it has created have been viewable in all 7 DVD players that I have tested, including a cheapie 2 year old Wal-Mart DVD player. It truly is as simple to use as a VCR. I have been copying home movies to DVD from my Sony digital 8mm camcorder and the results have been impressive. I wish that the unit had a firewire port(like the next higher up model, but without the ($$$) extra cost) for the digital camcorder, but I can live without it. In the normal mode(LP), the DVD is every bit as good as the outstanding picture on the camcorder (or from my DirecTV/TiVO unit), and on the longest play mode, the picture is still quite good. The picture quality on the longest mode is not as good, but unlike a VCR's extreme graniness, the picture just gets a bit softer. Making titles/chapters is a breeze as well. The only con for the device is that you can't record letterboxed video on standard DVD-R discs. Some sort of lame copyright protection I assume. You can record letterbox content onto a DVD-RAM, but these discs are far more expensive than the DVD-R discs, and usually can't be played on another DVD player. This really affects me because I shoot a lot of video on my digital camcorder in 16:9 format for playing on my widescreen HDTV, but when I try to copy the video to a DVD-R, the unit stretches the picture vertically to fill the screen. Same thing for letterbox movies. The only gotcha is to make sure that you are using the correct media. All DVD-R discs aren't the same. The discs were over three dollars at my local CompUSA, but I have found them online for much less than a dollar each shipped! Don't hesitate to buy this unit. You won't regret it. Buy it and enjoy!!! Do some internet searching and you can find a really great price.
I got this sport jacket to go with my sansa c200, it wears very well. I can use it to attach to my arm when I am working out or even cleaning. I also like to use the clip to attach to my pocket so I have easy access when working and bumping along to my favorite tunes. It fits my sansa perfectly, provides some extra cushion for protection, and makes it a great parnter to my sansa (which is rarely out of the jacket).
I am very happy with this stand and I think the slope is perfect, but I am kind of short. I also like that it keeps my MacBook Pro, the new 17 in model, nice and cool. It also looks great!!
Picture is very grainy, and running the camera often causes a two-second delay in chat audio on Skype, but it does a pretty decent job for the price. The vendor inexplicably sent me the Skype version, which has a blue circle instead of a black one and the word Skype on the package, but no other obvious differences from the plain Quickcam Chat.
This product arrived on time and in reasonable shape. Sound quality is good. It does have a relatively modest output ceiling , so if your going to want to turn up the volume beyond loud, this will not work.My trouble with this unit is that the electronic door which slides up and down sounds like a cheap train set. The clicking and whirling sound that it makes is amazingly low-tech and cheap. The door occasionally gets stuck. Although all of these problems do not change the tuner or CD playback, they do turn a sleek, hi-tech stereo into a garage/ woodshed unit not suitable for your office or living room.My recommendation is to spend the money wisely on another product. I will be returning mine soon, when or if I can figure out how to do that with an opened electronic item from Amazon. The shipping costs back to NY are almost 1/2 the cost of the unit (35.00)
IT DELIVERS EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT FROM A $99.99 DIGITAL CAMERA. IT TAKES EXCELLENT PICTURES OUTSIDE IN THE SUNLIGHT BUT NOT SO GOOD INSIDE. THE FLASH IS VERY POWERFUL AND COMPENSATES A LITTLE FOR INDOOR PICTURES. IT DRAINS BATTERIES QUICKLY THOUGH.IF YOU DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OFTEN AND WHEN YOU DO THEY ARE MAINLY OUTSIDE THEN THIS CAMERA IS GOOD FOR YOU. OTHERWISE LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
I saw a decorator pillow made with a black and white iron-on transfer in a magazine and thought it would be a cool gift for my daughter and her partner for their home. I bought sturdy white cotton duck fabric for the pillow. I pulled up pictures on my computer of their Newfoundland dog, adjusted the printer to make them black and white, and followed the directions given in the transfer pack. I used the cutting board from my kitchen, put an old pillow case over it, and put it on the floor for good stability for ironing. I ironed carefully and slowly and went over the transfer and cotton fabric several times just to be sure. Then I let the fabric cool completely before I carefully pulled it away from the transfer. It turned out great. So much so, I decided to make two more small pillows for a set of three of their dog in different close-up poses. Each time I was careful to follow directions and take my time and had no problems with the transfer.
The 4 batteries that came with the charger would not hold a charge more than a few short days. Contact Sony who replied, advised some more action with the batteries and said if that did not work they would replace them.
I bought this as my first multi function device. Some people seem to have trouble installing it, but if you unplug any existing usb devices first it will all go well.It works well on Win98 SE. Plain text printing is acceptable quality when you consider the low price. Printing colour photos on gloss paper produced a slightly more grainy output than I am used to.Scanning is quite good quality. Photocopying is a very useful service.The printer is a bit noisy in use, but that may be considered nit-picking.Speed? I don't know where they get their ideas about pages per minute! One page printed for me in over ten minutes!!O.K. I wasn't expecting miracles, but thought this a bit much.My other printer, a Xerox, came on and printed when required, but the Lexmark has to be physically switched on if you don't want the ridiculous spoken message from the driver, &quot;Cannot communicate with the printer!&quot;All-in-all, a good device despite its little drawbacks!
For long time readers of Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan saga, The Curse of Chalion is a complete change, going from space opera to a reprise of 'Spanish' history around the 15th - 16th century. To some that might seem a shock, even a disappointment. It startled me, but Bujold quickly caught my attention by her excellent plotting, descriptions and appealing characters. She follows her usual style which is to make life as difficult as possible for her main characters. No matter how carefully Cazaril plans, his elegent solutions backfire on him and make any situation worse.... and worse. The solution to the Curse is terrifying, but necessary. Cazaril does his duty elegently and satisfactorily. By then, he'd captured my heart. I wish she'd written more about her battered knight.
There's not much to say other than the switch works as advertised the first time and every time. No set-up other than plugging it in was required for my simple application. I also really appreciate the "green" transformer-less power adapter that Netgear supplies as it is very compact and saves lots of energy.
I've had one of these for the past several years, using it on and off when wireless wasn't an option. It has served me well and I really like how compact and convenient it is to use. I find the build sufficient but nothing that couldn't be destroyed with a hard knock. When using it, one has to be sure that the cable isn't recoiling all twisted or else that would damage the auto-retract. I haven't had a problem with the retraction yet. I don't use the telephone adapter too often but in the rare cases that I needed it, I was very happy to have this product on hand. It saves me from carrying an extra cable and the telephone cable is sufficient for times when Ethernet isn't an option. The only thing I would want more from this product is a longer cable but I don't know how that would affect the size of the product. 6' is sufficient for most situations but I wouldn't mind an extra 4' or more. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to carry around a phone/ethernet cable without the bulk/inconvenience of carrying the regular cables. It is functional and understand that it isn't built like a tank and it'll serve you well as it has for me.
This is a portable Mini-Disc player with the capability to record. The unit is very small, but also very sturdy. I believe the body of the unit is metal, not cheap plastic. Do not mistake these for the cheaper Sony portable audio products that seem to be geared for teenagers. This is a sophisticated, well-made device. It comes with a folding headset, Sony Nickel Cadmium rechargeable batteries, remote control, power adapter, and an optical cable. The unit has the capability to recharge the batteries when it is plugged in to an outlet. For recordings, I suggest using the power adapter instead of running on battery power. An excellent Sony product. I highly recommend it if you can find it here or ebay. I have been using and enjoying mine for over 2 years.
Awesome product.Nice fit doesn't let the noise get in and music barely gets out.Strong bass! Nice clear sounds!You squeeze the memory foam ear plugs(which you can find replacements at Amazon) and when they expand they lock tight and they don't fall off.Nice price!Best headphones I've used yet... If there's better, it must have the same ear plug memory foam technology, good idea.
Bought one of these to replace the my old Track-Man Marble because I wanted the scroll wheel. Although, I don't think this one is quite as comfortable as the previous design, it still is much better than pushing a mouse around. This device is much easier to use than the marble by Microsoft. It rolls much more smoothly and seems more precise. The construction is of the usual high standards from Logitech. A well spent $30...
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.
Listen boy IT looks like you have old case, and old power supply thats why your computer is not stable.I have this card running for 4 months now and I have not seen any problems.The truth is you must get 350Watts power supply NOT 200 or 250Watts !ATI recomand MINIMUM 300Watts power supply, do some resarch.
Having owned a PC since the days of the 8-bit ESA bus, it amazes how far the technology has come along. My current PC has 128 times the ram and 666 times the hard drive storage. My very first video card was an awesome Trident 1 meg video card that could actually do 1024x768- my monitor didn't like it, but it could it. In those days there was no such thing as 3D acceleration, that was still four years away when the first Voodoo cards appeared and the PC games industry took off. My first 3D video card was a 3Dfx Voodoo 2 that had to be connected to my 2 meg Cirrus Logic card in order to work. Those were heady days! The performance increase was staggering and those games of mine that supported 3D looked as though they were totally new games. Since then I have owned a Voodoo 3 16 mb, GeForce 2 32 mb DDR, and GeForce 4 64 mb DDR.That as seven years ago. I have since owned two more 3Dfx cards, two nVidia and now an ATI Radeon 9700 Pro. First let me say that installation took all of five minutes, including a quick hop over to ATI's website for the latest driver update. The 9700 replaces my one year old nVidia GeForce 4 and what a happy day it was to see that card go. While the performance difference was not as staggering as when I went from my old 2D card to the 3Dfx, overall performance of games running on my Athlon 1900 XP+ with 512 mb of PC2100 ram was very real and noticeable. I could have gone with the new nVidia GeForce 5800 Ultra, but the half dozen or so reviews all said the same thing- it doesn't compare to the 9700/9800 cards. (The 9800 is basically the same card as the 9700 with a slightly faster core clock and RAM speed.)It [the nVidia 5800 Ultra] also makes a lot of noise- nVidia had thought it was a good idea to attach a hunk of plastic that directed all of the air flowing over the heat sink out the back of a PC- something that made a great deal of noise. The Ultra also takes up the PCI slot immediately adjacent the AGP slot. Good thinking guys!The 9700 Pro allows me to run Unreal Tournament 2003 at 1024x768 resolution with all graphics and effects settings to max. with my GeForce 4 I could do that resolution, but had to set everything else to `normal' or `medium' as far as effects are concerned or else I'd start dropping frames by the bucket. Every other game I own- Medal of Honor, Unreal II and Jedi Outcast have shown explosive performance increases over the nVidia card. It is also rock solid stable- no stuttering, frame drops or any other problems. In fact, I have had NO problems with this card. None.That said, I could care less how good Unreal Tournament 2003 looks- that's just candy. I got the card solely for Relic's upcoming release of Homeworld 2 and I wanted a card that could provide me with the best bang for the buck. I had toyed with getting the 9800, but I doubt I really would have noticed a huge improvement between the 9700. At this point, nVidia was no longer in the running- the 9700 Pro stomps it like a narc at a biker rally. I see no reason the spend the money to have a glorified leaf blower whistling out the back of my PC and taking up an extra slot.Get a 9700 or 9800 Pro - it's the nicest thing you can do for your PC.
I bought these for use on airplanes, and they do a pretty good job. They are very comfortable with good thick cushions on the ears. And the way they fold up is both really cool to look at as well as well-designed; folded they hardly take up any space at all. They're maybe the size of an apple or orange.I did try the noise-cancelling option and in all honesty I couldn't tell a difference at all. To me, most of the noise-cancelling comes from the phones surrounding your ears. Some noticed a background buzzing noise but I didn't hear anything; I even tried them in a quiet place just to see. Maybe my noise-cancelling just doesn't work (though the light comes on). But even without that feature having a huge impact, these are really good headphones. The only thing I'd add is a way to increase the volume on the headphones themselves independently of whatever they're plugged into, but other than that, I don't regret my choice.
Excellent choice, excellent price and on time shipping. The ipod is the greatest invention ever made and its small but tough.
If there are two words to describe the physical appearance of Philips PHDTV1 - its cheap and dull. It consists of a plane of wide thin blades connected on a black plastic rod with a brass coaxial connector for a nose. At the bottom is a metal base under the plastic shroud - its very light in weight. As a matter of fact, its a little too easy to tip over. However, looks can be deceiving - and this is one of those cases.The antenna is known as the "Silver Sensor" to most who have seen it - because of its plastic silver "wings" that protrude out of the rod at an angle - there are fourteen elements (seven per side) overall. Included in the box is a six-foot length of standard RG-8 coaxial cable. The directions for assembly are on the outer box, and slightly misleading if you look at the graphic diagrams - but it should not be cause for alarm, since putting it together was very intuitive as to its parts. What perhaps is a little disconcerting is like all too many things - its made in China. But that fact does not take away from its performance.Essentially what you are getting is a couple hunks of plastic and a little metal for your $25. I bought mine through Circuit City along with the sold-out Element FLX-1510 15" Widescreen HDTV receiver on back-order I'm still waiting for. One thing I should mention is inside the long black plastic rod is an ultra-thin plastic circuit board of which those wings are attached. I would be very careful handling it, since as some users have pointed-out, its pretty easy to break! Performance is the key to this antenna and there it holds its own, both for digital and analog.The first set I hooked-up the Philips PHDTV1 was my Samsung (South Korean-made) HDTV receiver connected to my NEC HD projector. Currently its connected to an Audiovox (yep, the company that owns them) Terk HDTV-S which I paid $120 for. I knew living in a brick apartment building is tough on indoor tv antennas, therefore the premium in its initial selection. On the Terk, I could pick up local ABC, FOX, MNT, Univision stations in the living room - testing the Terk HDTV-S antenna and Samsung HDTV receiver in the kitchen with a window facing the broadcast towers, I was able to pick-up the other missing stations. However, back to my living room and the Philips PHDTV1 set-top antenna.Hooking up the Philips PHDTV1 showed there was little difference between the $25 antenna, and the $120 Terk. While a little weaker, the PHDTV1 held its own! Rated for UHF stations, it did quite well on VHF stations - or at least as best can be expected for an indoor antenna encased in a brick and steel structure. But while it is designed for UHF digital over-the-air (OTA) service, it was surprising how good this antenna worked on analog signals as well.When connected to my analog Panasonic 9" tv in the kitchen - its performance blew me away when compared with the standard "rabbit-ears" dipole antenna the set came with. With two standard chrome rods, most signals were weaker with a lot of ghosting - some low-power signals were barely more than snow with little sound. Even our NBC affiliate was nearly impossible to pick up - and the station's transmitting tower was a mere eight miles away. Using the $25 Philips PHDTV1 indoor antenna was the difference between night and day.Hooking-up the Philips PHDTV1 brought in all the signals - without the multi-path distortions common with analog transmissions. There were no ghosts on the screen, none, nada, period! It didn't matter if I was watching UHF or VHF stations, the signals were as good as basic analog cable gets. Even the low-power station came in almost as perfect as opposed to the higher powered signals. While pretty snowy, I was also picking-up color signals from a CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) station a couple hundred miles away - with a signal having to work its way through all the brick and steel in the opposite direction - this from a $25 wimpy and fragile set top antenna!...so, would I recommend the Philips PHDTV1 at a $25 price tag? The answer is yes. Realize, you'll need a window in the room facing the general direction of the station towers you wish to receive for digital transmissions. However, one is still better off with an outdoor yagi for the best performance from an antenna system! But if you are an apartment dweller who prefers free over-the-air HD broadcasts to costly cable or satellite service - its a definite yes! Whether digital or analog set-top performance - this antenna is worth the price...as long as you can keep small children and pets from getting to it!-Andrew [...]-Philips PHDTV1 Digital HDTV-UHF Indoor Antenna
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.
I ordered the silicone sleeve.The shipping was quick, well packaged and the silicone sleeve fit perfectly, and it wasn't too expensive.what more can you want?
I was receiving this item, because the first time I purchased I received the wrong item color. The SAME wrong item was sent for the second time. I am supposed to do an exchange with amazon, but this is ridiculous, and a waste of time. Now I have to mail back the second wrong item.
Used this unit to replace my huge rooftop antenna with amazing results for all the digital stations. Hard to believe that such a small unit (placed in the attic space) can do so well in receiving all my stations where the rooftop couldn't even do the job.
I was dissappointed with this product. Frankly my notebook inbuilt speakers are better than these. I dont know why Altec want to spoil there brand by having these kind of products around.Unless someone wants to throw his money in drain don't go for this
this did not work dont bye it i cant downlode songs on it. i cant beleve that i did that i will never bye this agen.
I have had the 520s earlier version for a year...while snow showing I stopped to take a picture and dropped the camera for a nano second in the snow...I mean it barely touch the snow. I had just opened it so the lense got a speck of snow on it and the lens has not moved since. I thought once it dried out things would work fine but no....I thought Id just buy a new 520 but if it still has that delay while shooting I may have to try another camers.
Cartridges work very well. Amazon's price is the best around. I only gave four stars because the price is still pretty high for printer ink.
Problems have ranged from very poor battery life to functions &quot;locking&quot;. I've had extremely poor service. After less than 6 months my E died completely. With only a 90 day warranty I have no recourse and repair from Palm is $150+. After being an avid Palm user since it's introduction in '95, I am extremely disappointed. I cannot recommend Palm to peers and would not purchase another.
I have had the mp3 player for over a month. I use it when I work out and have had no problems with it. The arm band is the best accessory i've found!
Pro audio descriptions are loaded with hyperbole. I have been struggling for 3 decades to record choirs and orchestras, and want to hear natural, full, clear sound that I can picture with my eyes closed. The HD650s do just that. If you want to hear everything and enjoy what you hear, buy these headphones.
Pros: Good overall sound quality and volume. Light weight. Use AAA-format batteries (comes with rechargable li-ion). Easy to place on charging stand. Easy tuning to transmitter. Reasonably priced. On-off switch on headphones. Surprisingly comfortable for long periods. Pretty good line-of-sight range. Transmitter power control. Around-the-ear foam cups block most external sounds from user (and headphone sounds from others).Cons: Non-adjustable headband (auto-adjust strap mostly works). Some static when you move around. Picks up older (CRT) TV whine if transmitter is close to TV. 900 MHz phones and NEXTEL cell phones interfere with signal. Bass is somewhat boomy and treble is flat, but adequate for TV, most music--needs to be equalized for classical, piano. Slight whooshing noise (compander?) after transition from loud to soft passages. Works poorly when moving behind walls, but OK when still.
I bought this a few years ago so I don't know about availability of drivers. Check with the company first to make sure it's compatible with your pc or mac. I do all kinds of art work and this product is indispensable for doing anything which requires multiple strokes with a mouse. Also much more accurate than a mouse for doing photo retouching or anything where fine detail is important. You may think you're pretty good with a mouse and don't need this but I can promise you that once you start working with one you will be addicted. I have done some serious work with this model and you don't need to spend more unless you are a professional. The pressure sensitivity levels are more than adequate for me.
This is a nice lens at a reasonable price. Nikkor adds the VR which makes this lens worth is weight.
I have used this cable for over a month to output a Dell laptop to a CRT with no problems. The image quality is good. A good buy for the price.Update to my review.Note that I said the image quality was good with this cable on a CRT. I recenlty bought an LCD HDTV monitor to output my laptop to. Noticed there was ghosting using this cable. Tried another thicker, cable by RiteAV that I use for my larger LCD HDTV and the picture was perfect. For this reason, I would not recommend this cable and would not rate this item 5 stars. I am ordering another cable from RiteAV which also has the audio out/in wires, so that I can play the sound through the TV.
Just got this to give my aging Dell 8400 a little extra kick. It's very nice ram, but the thing I noticed most is the large aluminum heat sink, which does a great job keeping heat off this ram. I would totally buy again in a heartbeat. Very high quality stuff. Although, it can be had for cheaper than Amazon is listing it.
unfortunately I purchased this as a gift and it was a great disappointment. Even tried ordering it a second time, with the hope the first one was just a fluke... WRONG! Terrible product and shipped the replacement one back as fast as we discovered the same issues .. poor contacts with the control buttons. I was embarrassed by the poor quality of this 'gift.STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER.
Husband received this as a christmas gift. It didn't work with his (older) W98 PC, but works great with my XP laptop. I got it loaded and working in about 5 minutes. Not slow as some have reported.Could use a little more memory, but at this price I can get another and have my genres separated. I was holding out for an iPod, but this little baby kicks! Better fitting earbuds would be my personal choice, but that's no big deal.
This is my 3rd GPS.I owned a Garmin c230, Tom Tom one, Navigon 2100. Each has found a home with other members of the family, not by my choice just Dad is apparently a soft touch. I research purchases to no end for fun and to determine value.The C340 is an older style and while the form factor is a bit bulky by todays standards, the performance and price is great.It acquires a signal fast, it's display and volume super, the software is among the best as is the Points of Interest data base.The Maps are as good as any GPS and there is no way any GPS system can be 100% current.I decided to use the same approach as I do with laptops, no sense to strive for the newest when you can get great performance from a legacy model.This unit sold for almost 3 times the price 2 years ago and is still a solid performer.All GPS devices are a useful tool, the software and POI's on the Garmin is something I have found to be of high value.
I've recently owned this, and so far, I'm satisfied with its features. I got this because of its latest technology: MP3 playable. This time, Sony has finally got it right by having this unit the ability to shuffle music when playing MP3s. This is what I like best because, no one wants to listen to MP3s in the same order all the time! I'm glad that this is now available in this boombox. Good thing I waited. I also like the fact that it displays the folder name and the song title (up to 64 characters) that is currently being played when playing MP3s. Mega Bass sounds fine, which is nothing new anymore, but still a must. I give this four stars instead of five because, it doesn't come with remote control. Also, this doesn't have a cassette player, but this is almost not applicable by many people now in these days of CD-burning. Overall, the sound quality is good, but it could be better.
This does not work.It had a burnt electrical smell the first time I plugged it in. I have tried both ports and tried puting it in different car charging spots and no luck!
i have a lot of professional studio quality condenser mics with pop filters and many other sound recording audio equipments.when it comes to skype and internet voice chatting.. i haven't thought i would recommend something as simple and cheap as this headset over professional studio quality audio mics.this thing shines in voice chatting. It comes with pre-built filter chipset that masks unwanted low frequency audio signals from both the mic and the headset which makes speech very audible and crisp without the need of fiddling around with professional hardware audio pre-amps & filters.unlike some logitech headsets i've tried before, no matter where you position your mouth in relation to the mic, this headset always seem to pick up your speech without any distortion.also, it doesn't need any software on my vista 64 bit..one more thing; this headset might not be what you're looking for if your target is listening to music. it's good, but i recommend Sony MDR-EX700LP or MDR-NC500D (but that's for another review).anyway., can't say enough good words about this microsoft headset.. highly recommended.
We considered many brands and options before choosing Bushnell 8 x 42. We have used them extensively for sight seeing at the grand canyon and in our mountain cabin. We love them! Simple to adjust, light weight, and amazing clarity. I highly recommend.....
The adapter did not work on the first boot into XP, but then after rebooting it worked fine every time. It saved me from having to buy an 80 dollar replacement for my Microsoft ergo keyboard!
this drive is sick. i give it an outstanding review.not only does it perform like a charm, but people will be equally impressed with how small it is and how it looks.
These are by far the most comfortable headphones I have every owned. They fit my head perfectly, and even fit snugly over my large ears. It's so easy to forget I'm wearing them. I can (and have) worn them for hours on end, 8 hours strait being the longest, without ever having to take a break. I cannot imagine every having a pair of cans surpass the comfort of these.The sound quality was certainly a step up from my previous pair, and I have no complaints. It doesn't exactly blow me away like some higher-cost pairs will, but it meets all my needs for audio performance. For a pair of headphones in this price range, I can't imagine any better.I have had no problems with the durability of my headphones, but I do baby them. They remain in such good shape because they never undergo any sort of stress. Assuming you don't try to juggle them, they should remain sturdy enough.
I have over a year of frustrating experience with this product running under WinME. The thing constantly locks up. The only way I can get it to be even slightly stable is to reboot between reading cards. Otherwise the system locks up whenever going from one card to the next. Horrible drivers. My experience with it on Win2000 was too short to be sure, but having to live with this product has been bad enough. I hardly use it now, but I'm disappointed to see that I'll likely have to throw it away when I go to WinXP. No matter, it's barely worked anyway.
I use these headphones at my living quarters and with the limited space I have (7x7) the less clutter the better.
These logitech are amazing, I bought mine this year and its totaly great. its the best system for you money. Oh and there is a killer subwoofer you wont regret it, its crystal clear with earth shaking bass for music,games etc.ps turn up linkin park, invite some friends and you've got yourself one big party. GO BUY IT NOW
I had high hopes for this product and it has delivered. This is my first SLR, and I am no expert. That being said, this camera is light years ahead of my Canon point and shoot cameras. The pictures are fabulous, both crisp and colorful. The construction seems solid; more so than I was anticipating after reading several reviews. Furthermore, my wife has a medical condition called benign essential tremor (ETS) which makes her hands shake which has compromised her ability to use other cameras. Between the cameras weight and the lens' ability to compensate, she takes perfect pictures with this camera.The battery life is also a positive. I love the LED screen, which give me the information I need (battery life, nubmer of pics, etc.) without having to used the LCD. The camera DOES NOT come with a CF Card. I think that this would have been included, but it is not.Overall, I love this camera and would recommend it to anyone.
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.
Pros: fabulous sound, good volume, great portability, line-in jack for use with other devices, remote control, lightweight, charges and syncs iPod if plugged into computerCons: easily knocked off balance due to design and light weightI have had this product for about 2 years and LOVE IT. I use it both plugged in and as a portable unit using battery power. That flexibility is wonderful. The sound is fabulous - so good that I use it as a speaker with my laptop when using it on the go as well. I use it for all types of music and am happy with the sound.My original one stopped working, but likely it was because I have dropped it on more than one occasion (it is very light and somewhat easily knocked off-balance do to the design). I love it so much I have to get another one, which I will keep away from the edge of tables!Another of its great features is the line-in jack so you can use it with any mp3 player, etc. I've even used it with my "boombox" because the sound is better than the built-in speakers.Finally, I had the same problem someone mentioned with the nano plate not fitting my nano. However, if I leave it in the case it doesn't fit with that plate anyway. I tend to just play with the different plates (6 or more came with it) and find what fits best. There's always the line-in jack also (but the remote will not work then).The remote works only when iPod is docked, not with anything plugged in via the line-in jack.
I've had these speakers for almost 4 years now and they are still working great. These are very durable and powerful speakers. Because i always listen to them at the highest volume the base is just about starting to go. I give it another 2 years before they fully break and I'll need new ones. Besides that, I still have gotten an excellent 4 years out of these bad boys and I will never regret buying these speakers. They are the best computer speakers that I have ever had.
I had resisted a hardware solution to routing my DSL between my PC and Mac G3.Big mistake. I had nothing but trouble with various NAT software I tried. So I bought the Linksys. Set it up. And have never thought about it since. Which is exactly what I wanted!The only challenges I have left is to learn about accessing certain services now that my DSL is NAT. But I would have to do that with any routing solution and I can see already that setting things up with the Linksys will be much easier than grappling with other solutions.
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.
No problems with this cable. Long enough for what I need it for and works great. I would recommend this cable.
Ordered this adapter on a Sunday and received it two days later. Nice! Plugged it into a Sharp Zaurus SL-5500, and it works perfectly at home and in the office. Configuration of the PDA was incredibly simple. Looking forward to using this to check e-mail while I'm on the road.The adapter seems to consume a good amount of power, but I think this is to be expected of any CF network adapter (wireless or wired).
I've been transfering a lot of music onto my phone. I have a data cable but that takes forever. But with this package you're given an adapter that allows you to plug it in to ur computer if you have a microsd card reader. It is a lot faster then bitpim if you want to transfer videos, sounds, or pictures. This product is graet!
...and stays in place! It is perfect size for my shuffle and very inexpensive compared to similar products in the store.
BUY THESE!, Very good speaker system, maybe not the best but very good. You won't get better speakers anywhere near the price these usually go for.Pleased with Logitech , pleased with Amazon.High Recommendation. "*****"
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.
The cable itself is fine....does what it's supposed to do and so on. There is really not a lot to say about it.
The leather, stitching and overall construction of the case is excellent, especially at this price. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the design of two of the corners (the 2 fixed corners, not 2 elastic corners) holding the Nook seem a tad small thus not securing the corners as much as I would like. After some use, it appears to be fine as the Nook has never fallen out. I would definitely recommend it.
I wish I'd looked on Amazon.com prior to buying. Local computer supermarket was selling these on sale and I had been needing to sync my Palm to my Powerbook running Mac OS X 10.2. Unfortunately, as the other reviews have stated, this doesn't work at all :( Just wanted to help bring this product's rating shockingly low so that Mac users can beware. For keyword indexing purposes, this device has a problem with mac os x, does not work on powerbook, nothing happens when you plug it into a mac.
This dash kit was easy to figure out and install. It fit pretty decently in my 2006 Dodge Stratus Sedan.
Works great. Comes with an AC adapter to plug in. Comes with a cassette tape for recording. Very clear recording. I would recommend buying. Very affordable when I bought it - I don't know how much it cost now though.
As an engineer, consultant, businessman, and educator- pramatism (bang per buck) absolutely rules.No question- having suffered dozens of daily crashes with the latest PCs and Microsoft software, hundreds of OS updates, crippled unreliable Dell and IBM laptops (yet working in aerospace, space and formula one)- I am so P**sed off with the quality (lack thereof) in IT (17 years worth!)....Count the hours wasted and dollars spent on software...To the new Apple- within 5 minutes it was connected to the Internet, talking with all the printers, scanners, faxes, gamespads, videocams without any hitch whatsoever (REAL WOW). OK so OSX looks scary- 30 minutes to get used to without even looking at the straightfoward manual. Appleworks free office suite reads all my papers and articles without a glitch even though they were written (and crashed) in MS Office. Some software updates- quick with a disk optimiser automatically (no fragmented disks..).Speedwise an iMac G5 1.6/ 512MB RAM/160 GB HD/17 screen boots up and feels about 3 x faster than a Dell Inspiron Laptop/Pentium 4 1.6/512MB RAM/30GB HD/16VRAM/15 Screen. Never mind the cool factor or that an equivalent Dell costs more.. I even have to move my head from side to side as the screen is so big!Moans- more power would be great (e.g. better graphics card options, dual processor option) but in reality the iMac is such such a marvel of industrial design in the true sense, doesn/t crash all day, and works very effectively at a great price. BTW I did a factory 1 slot 512MB option so that could 3rd party upgrade another 512 more cost effectively- but am told that the 2 slots do not need to match in size.Overall- a real winner- My *New* Dell laptop has become a paperweight holding a cable!UPDATE (a few days later)- everyone who has seen and used the new iMac wants one; I *want to* use the computer (fun!) rather than dread it (Windows); think that office productivity - languishing despite vast IT investments- may rebound if coporations were brave enough to invest in one of these for all staffers... (not one crash in 40 hours use- a record!!!). BTW may start to put in some industrial strength engineering modelling apps soon (with a second new Mac- a Dual PowerMac 3GHz when it comes)...UPDATE 2- another 512MBRAM (to 1GB pair); big hardware boost for graphics:Numbers: CINEBENCH 2003-rendering 1 cpu- 170; graphics C4D shading 204; OpenGL SW-L 529; OpenGL HW-l 928; Speedup 4.59XBENCH Results 146.68Hard not to smile with this computer- no crashes, virtualPC for Win apps, no viruses- soon m$ free ..
I purchased this bag about 10 months ago (another color), and the piece that makes it a backpack from a messenger bag broke, so no it is only a messenger bag. It was a really good backpack, and a horrible messenger bag. It is supposed to be guaranteed, but they only offer a new strap... Which does not fix the issue. By the way the laptop zipper is failing, and the mesh on the side and inside is also failing. So, BBP bags are not high quality, and they unfortunately do not stand behind their products.
Purchased this about 6 months ago to replace an older wired router. This was my first wireless router and setup couldn't have been easier. The range is good and price was reasonable. Absolutely no problems so far...
All my interruptions are gone ! With this antenna I don't remember a place were I didn't have reception. Installation is easy, the looks could be better !
I bought these speakers for use in the operating room so that I wouldn't have to worry about one of the nurses knocking over expensive speakers and breaking them (as happened with my previous speakers). These are PERFECT! Provides music via an eminently portable device that is so cheap that the product is almost disposable. In fact, I had another pair that lasted about a year before I lost them, and it was no big deal to replace them. The sound is a bit tinny, but what do you expect for the price?
Cables worked great. Exactly as advertised. Much cheaper than local alternative. Using cable to connect my NON-HD computer to my HD TV.
The mouse with this keyboard is great, tracks perfectly and find myself missing it when I have my laptop on the road. As for the keyboard, it is the best of external keyboards I have used, but I still miss the effortless feel of the IBM Thinkpad keyboards that have a much shorter stroke. This keyboard has a good feel, but if you are used to a laptop keyboard it seems to take more effort to type on the larger, deeper keystokes. I find myself looking for a external, wireless keyboard that matches the laptop feel, but from what I read of the IBM keyboards they do not meet the standard. The features are great, can control volume, sleep, and other functions on the keyboard, and setup was super simple, it truely is plug and play, not plug, reboot, wait, adjust settings, etc. Overall, would recommend.
I love this little gizmo! My previous model was a C320, so this is quite an upgrade. I figured I needed a map upgrade anyway, so for the price Amazon was offering,it seemed better to upgrade the entire unit and get a new map at the same time!I just use it in the car, so the size is not a problem. I was concerned about the bluetooth connecting with my cell phone, but fortunately my palm Centro and the C580 get along just great! My mp3's sound very good (connected to my car's audio system) and I appreciate the way the C580 overrides the music when its time to hear a direction. The text to speech works very well and the screen is much improved over my old C320...no more harsh glare...great non reflective screen!For the price, features, and accuracy of the unit, you can't beat this little baby! I am very happy with my purchase.
I bought this lens for my T2i. It's really sweet. The aperture is so wide it's like having night vision. It's perfect for portraits and landscapes. Three words for you: GO GET ONE!
Who would have thought a 20 cent dongle would cost $600 to repair? Yes, the USB ports are welded to the motherboard. Yikes. Sony's support has been going downhill, in this case practically useless.
It came in a timely manner. The box that the dryer was in was bent and broken, but the dryer was in good condition and worked well.
This product worked for just a few days before one side went out. Making it no better than any of the many single port ones I have. Within a month the other side had gone out as well. I didnt read any reviews prior to purchasing. I hope that I can save someone else from wasting their money.
It's not perfect, but I like it. I can now listen to my iPod in my car and I'm not going to complain about that. This doesn't provide CD quality audio, and you need to balance the audio of your device with the audio of your car stereo.
This is the first PDA I've ever owned, although I've been eyeing them for years, waiting for just the &quot;right&quot; one to come on the market. This is it. I could not be happier with it.I opted for the PEG-NX60 over the NX70 because I have a great digital camera and didn't need one in the Clie. Since my camera is a Sony, it is very easy for me to swap memory sticks between the two devices. I've got tons of photos and videos saved on a 64 meg memory stick that I use predominantly for the Clie, and with the included image/video conversion program, I still have a comfortable amount of free space on the memory stick.I found the Palm OS 5 to be quite intuitive, and even Graffiti was not a problem for me, although I was certain at the beginning that I would be using the hardware keyboard most of the time. Now, I use it infrequently, but I am still glad I bought this clamshell design Clie because of the additional protection it provides to the screen. I have been using this since December and have not felt the need to buy a protective case for the device. It rides in my purse and the well-built metal shell, plus clamshell design, feels very secure to me.The included apps, especially Documents to Go, are terrific. I've set up the Clie to sync several Word and Excel documents between my home and work PCs, and it works like a dream. I always have the most current copy of those documents with me.All in all, it's a good work tool, and a great play tool as well. I love having the ability to keep current work docs with me at all times, plus having a digital photo album as well. There's more to tell, but I think each user will tell his or her own story.It's a winner, and I'm once again thrilled with a Sony product!
If you have a 360 totaly get the plug and play chargeable batt. Never buy another AA batery! dont get it in black unless you have an Elite system or it might look funny. They are good to have thoughBTW: they only work with wireless 360 controllers (incase anyone had quertions):)
This is a great little camera case, just be sure to measure carefully before you order. I was able to get my Sony Bloggie to fit, but it is snug for sure - the velcro just closes...
I have been a programmer out of college for 6 years now. I use this keyboard at home and at work. I tend to buy a new one when it's on sale for 30 or 35. They last a pretty long time, usually I replace it before anything stops working. Nice to have nice keys / clean etc.This is BY FAR the best thing Microsoft has ever had their name on (spent 3 years as a .net developer).For a while I had never used the back and forward button, but this actually works in Visual Studio and in browsers. It's actually pretty handy and I've begun using it in recent months.That said, I WISH this keyboard didn't have the stupid F Lock key.Check this thread for a discussion on how to get around this:[...]Also, Other than the volume keys, I don't use the other gray keys (but they certainly don't get in the way).
I've had my Helix for several months now. It really is a pretty good radio. I don't have any real problems with reception at all.The only thing that I don't like about the radio is the downgraded FM Modulator. Thankfully, I didn't get rid of my Skyfi when I got this radio. The FM modulator will not work unless you use it in the car adaptor cradle.If you don't care about this then I highly recommend this radio for you. If you do care about the FM modulater, don't buy this radio, at least not until Samsung corrects their error and puts out a fix to the FM modulator problem
I got this item for a job i was doing. I had to copy and scan several hundred documents. I will say that it did that with ease and the resolution was not bad either. BUT - watch out for the printer part of this thing. It is not that great. First off, i would suggest that brother really get it together with their ports. The USB port is located *inside* the machine. It is really easy to close the lid and cut the cord if you wire it the wrong way - so maybe having it *outside* like all other printers would be a thought. Next the tray is all messed up and doesn't load right. When i try to load paper i am serious that the tray doesn't even fit in any grooves. It seems poorly designed. Then there was this big fin type of thign that i don't know *what* was for and just threw it out. The paper also gets jammed frequently. So in all, this thing is not a bad document scanner or copier. That part is pretty darn good actually. The software is not bad either. But the printer part sucks.
We purchased this fax machine on October 16th and it broke, simply FRIED in just over a month (outside return window) after only receiving 3 faxes! Make that 3 1/2. It appeared to die during the 4th. During that reception, it smelled kinda funny, like plastic melting, I looked at, and nothing. No power, dial tone, nothing. Purchase at your own risk. Until the inevitable end to the need for fax machines, which isn't happening quickly enough, I will be disowning Brother.
this is my second lens pen since my last one dried out on me due to use. I love this thing! :D
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.
Ordered this item twice from Amazon and once from bestbuy, so far all 3 are now non-functional. Buttons become very insensitive after 2-3 weeks. Remote also has a tendency to do a hard fail, which requires a hard reset. This worked several times until the unit failed completely. The first docking station had a faulty audio port. Overall I liked the concept it seems that the manufacturers quality just does not cut it. Heavily recommend using a different remote.
I just got this laptop back from the repair shop. Thank God I bought the warranty because the system board and the DVD drive needed replacement. It no longer overheats, but the DVD drive still does not open. The screen is beautiful and the machine is fast. The headaches regarding this laptop are more than you'd like. Do yourself a favor and shop around. I thought Toshiba was top of the line. I still think highly of Toshiba, just not this model. Good luck!
I recieved my Rio Nitrus in December 2003 as a gift and was very pleased with it's performance. For me, the sound quality was perfect, and the fact that I didn't need to carry CD's back and forth from college was a huge plus. The Nitrus worked very well until May 2004, two months after the warrenty ended. I got the all too common "UPGRADER" message. I tried everything I was told to do, including upgrading the Firmware. However, I then got stuck on the "RESTARTING" message. Because I was out of warranty, I was told by customer support that I would need to pay $125 to replace it.In my opinion, this product is excellent if it works, but I would not take the chance on another Rio player. If you consider yourself a smart consumer, you will not either.
This is the one accessory you must have if you own a Zune, very sleek works exactly like it should, easy to plug in to existing stereo equipment and the magnetic remote is a very clever idea. Very happy with it
I decided to buy this instead of the iPod because it supports JPEGS and video, came with a 1.0MP camera and CF memory card reader (oh, and it's cheaper). Well, the screen, although great quality, is too small for video viewing (plus I couldn't figure out how to convert movies to the Archos format), JPEGS take waaaay to long to load compared to my digital camera, the camera didn't come with instructions to use, and the memory card reader is not compatible with all types of CF. So I never use those features.As for the MP3 player, the 20GB capacity rocks, but this machine is VERY buggy and will freeze on you or just shut off on its own. I bring it to work daily and it freezes on me probably 2, 3 times out of the week.The supplied headphones are horrible.The quality is very poor. Example: The charger plug doesn't even fit into the slot (it juts out somewhat) and I once accidentally dropped it while plugged in, bending the needle that connects to the charger plug. Grar.Also, the instructions are horribly written and it's not the most intuitive machine to use, though you get used to it. The USB 2.0 connection is very nice though.Overall, this is great if you have lots of music on your hard drive and want an MP3 player and don't mind the machine freezing on you every so often. Unfortunately, the bad quality renders the other features essentially useless unless you have a lot of patience.
I have been on an endless search for headphones that I can use while running that provide good sound quality and are comfortable. I have had little luck, so at this point I am now just trying to find something that doesn't hurt!I was very excited to get this particular headphone! I thought for sure it would be my answer. Boy, was I ever wrong!! Just to give you an idea of what poor design they are... I am back to using the buds that came with my Ipod.The sound quality on this set is poor unless you really push the headphone deep down into the ear. The part that wraps around the ear is painful.
I use these sleeves to protect insurance cards and medical information that we keep in our wallets! It is VERY easy to use, almost impossible to botch, and ~ given the quantity received ~ a good value. A similar product where we live costs 3 times as much. Since we don't do enough laminating to justify a machine, this is the perfect alternative!
I used to own a P100 5mp cybershot camera. And I LOVED it. I was expecting this one to be even better, after reading the reviews. But it isn't as good. It's decent, but I would have paid the same amount to have the older version of the cybershot back.
During set-up of the base station (on an XP machine), installation could not detect my internet connection (even though all the lights were on, on both the modem and the base station). Tried to re-install and re-set the base station several times. Finally I called tech support, which was EXCELLENT. I completed installation (without internet detection) and then was told to power down both the modem and the base station. Once I did that, everything connected. I installed the adapter on my second PC (Windows ME) in about five minutes and everything has been working great, to include file and printer sharing. Speed downstairs is a max 11 mps. Overall, great product and great tech support.
I bought this since my Powerbook support Bluetooth. It worked great from the time I first used it. The Powerbook recognized it immediately after running the &quot;Setup Device..&quot; wizard. Now I can just bring the mouse near the Powerbook and it gets recognized and starts working within 5 seconds. I don't have to plug the base station into the Powerbook like non-Bluetooth laptops require. At night I just put the mouse into the basestation to charge so its ready for the next day. I have gotten several days of usage on a full charge. The mouse is comfortable and the buttons are programmable to work with the Expose feature of OS X. This makes navigation of the windows really slick. The only down side was the expense.
I needed a fax machine that was economical and could not only fax, but could copy.This is a small and easy to use machine that I highly recommend.
It does a good job. It's nice to be able to figure out the electrical usage of different products in the house whether it's on or off. You would be surprised what some things draw even when turned off.
Item came on time and price is very reasonable. You don't need to buy a very expensive headset for home use. It is light weight and the sound quality is decent.
The produce was received as defect, but passed the return period as they only give 7 days, and I didn't get to use it about 1 week later. Also, I tried to call and e-mail the seller, but the office was closed for about one week, by the time I contacted them, it's already pass the return period, so I had to send back to Mio for repair. They replaced System Board and sent it back to me. Don't feel conformable about this seller nor the produce. Don't recommended!
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.
Shortly after purchasing this HDTV, I saw that it had a very high rating for 32" HDTV in Consumer Reports. It was especially nice having it delivered to my door step - free!!
Reasonably priced and the shipping was fantastic. Just got it so I can't say about the battery life. It did come partially charged. I am ordering another for a spare.
I've had this camera for a while and I'm still impressed with the quality of it. I like the big LCD display and find the menu very easy to use. The battery life could be a bit longer, and it would be nice if it powererd on a little quicker but other than that I like this camera. The photo quality is very good for a mid-range point and shoot camera. The colors come out vivid and crisp. And there are also quite a few settings that the user can adjust to get just the right picture. Overall, a nice starter camera.
This system is pretty much what I expected from reading prior reviews. It works well and does the job although it does not give "theatre sound" to a large room. Speakers work best with CDs than with the TV as the volume only goes to 50 and in a large room, that is far from booming. Overall, for the price, a great system. Love the 5 CD/DVD changer.
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.
Look no farther than the Samsung DLP if you're going HD. This TV rocks. The picture is absolutely razor sharp in HD and as good as any SD TV i've had when the broadcast is SD. I've had 0 problems with it. I have Dish Network and use a 622 HD Receiver with the HD programming package so lot's of HD to watch. Amazon was great. it only took 2 days to receive the unit (I live in Plano, TX), and the guys at Eagle Transport were great as well. They unpacked the TV, made sure it worked correctly, and then took all of the packaging with them. I saved around $500 by purchasing with Amazon and paid no state sales tax. Used the money saved for cool accessories-pedestal stand/surround system. You just can't go wrong with Samsung or Amazon.
As the owner of a 1st generation iPod shuffle, I had a really hard time finding an armband to hold it! I am a bigger girl (180 lbs., 8'7") and this fits great on my arm with room to spare. The Velcro that holds the earphone wire is a little woosie but I haven't had a problem with it holding...yet.
I have hundreds of slides that need to be remounted. The product arrived with NO instructions on its use. I can't figure out how to lock the mounts closed. I have emailed both the seller and the manufacturer and have had no responses. I am very disappointed.
it is not the power adapter for my gps so it just siting in the boxs
[[ASIN:B000067RTA Cables To Go 27143 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (10 Feet)Works Great, appreciate choice of length and color.
This product is amazing when it locates and is able to make a satalite connection. I had trouble making a satalite connection while traveling on Interstate 95 from Florida to South Carolina.
I would recommend this KVM without a second thought! My two PCs are a Dell running WindowsXP and a Gateway running Redhat Linux. My wireless Logitech mouse is also working well. I've been running for 6 weeks without any problems. The cables are skinnier than some other manufacturers, but I'm running 1024x1280 at 75Hz without any noticable problems. The CTRL-CTRL hotkey also works well. You just can't beat the price!
Can't give this headset a very high rating as the microphone did not work. I've already returned it to Amazon and hope they will refund my money completely. As I remember, the sound in the headphones was strong, but without a working microphone it just couldn't help me with Skype. Too bad.
I put this equalizer in to help balance out my music tones in the car when I added my sub and amplifier. It helped so much to let the music sound how it should, clear and precise. I was totally amazed the difference in EQ's between Clarion and Performance Techniques. Clarion beats out 100 to 1. Only thing bad about it was that I didn't even have it in my car a week, and someone stole it right out of the car. Didn't even get to enjoy it a week. But was so impressed with it for what little time I did have it that I bought another one to replace it, will just hide this one in my glove box. It's a shame that I saved up all summer to get it only to have it stolen!!!! What's this country turning out to be.
This is an excellent add-on close-up lens, not to be confused with the relatively inexpensive 1-2-4 sets sold as aftermarket accessories. This is a double-element achromatic (color-corrected) lens made by Canon and recommended for lenses in the range of 50-135mm focal length. It is very sharp and clear with no color fringing. The "250" indicates the maximum distance to the subject is about 250mm with the main lens focussed at infinity. The actual lens power is about 4.0 diopters (+4). It has a 58mm outer thread so you can add a clear filter (UV or Skylight) to protect the lens surface. I am using it with a Canon A620 and the required adapter, and it produces outstanding pictures with excellent detail and sharpness.
This is a great fishfinder. I looked at these for months, and decided for the money this was the best product. I was right. I love the fact that I can watch fish change depths on the screen.
Yes, it is a serious camera bag and yes, it is small. But what I did not know until mine arrived was that it has a "built-in waist belt" inside a "rear pouch" that adds weight and bulk. It is not removeable altho the shoulder strap is. Minus one star.Otherwise it is perfect for my Canon G6 with my Canon 220 EX speedlite mounted and ready to use. I'm going to keep it.
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 :-)
It seems to have a lot of different settings but sometimes does not seem to take the best pictures. Im pretty happy with the overall purchase
Received this a while back, and the battery does not take a charge. shows up as full when in the charger, but doesn't hold a charge. Looks like another reviewer had the same problem, and replaced it.
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.
I really love this Hannspree Red Apple Televison. It completes the apple decor in my kitchen. The picture is unremarkable! At first I was concerned the screen would be too small, but its perfect for any confined room. You will absolutely appreciate the decadence it adds to any room! Amazon had this at the best price on line! You won't be sorry if you hurry up and purchase this gem!
I have purchased 2 of these DVD players. The first time I bought one, it lasted about a year then the remote quite working, even after I replaced the batteries, then a week later the player just wouldn't turn on anymore. I wasn't rough with it, only used it at home. I got my money back. I figured it was probably a bad DVD player, so I went and purchased another. It lasted a couple months longer than the last one and it did exactly the same thing when it broke down. I don't understand why these DVD players quit like that, but they just don't last. If you buy one, get it with the 2 year warranty so you can get your money back when it breaks down, because it will.
I heard that this USB port would allow me to use the Blue Yeti USB microphone with the iPad 2 and the camera connection kit.. Amazon's price was the best, and everything works perfectly. If you're looking to use USB audio devices on an iPad 2 that need more power than the iPad can provide, this is your fix.
I love gadgets so I was thrilled when I came across the Smart Shopper List Organizer. What a disappointment when it arrived. The first one I received didn't work properly so they had me send it back. I paid the shipping back and they gave me two additional rolls of paper to use for printing lists. When I received the second one.........the ink was dry so it didn't print the list properly. Got busy and didn't send it back (shame on me)so I'm out the cost and stuck with a product that I consider a sham.
Want a harmony remote? SKIP THIS ONE. Pay extra. All this one does is turn on your TV, DVD player, and audio device. Then you have to put this remote down and pick up your TV, DVD player, and audio device remotes to get to half of the things you want to get to. Sure, this remote could change the screen aspect, if I dug through the LCD menu for 5 or 6 screens. Then I could dig through the LCD menu for 5 or 6 more screens to play the things saved on my DVR. 5 or 6 more LCD screens later I could set my tuner to the DVD inputs. Half the time I hit "Watch DVD" one of the 3 devices didn't turn on, so I'd hit "Watch DVD" again, at which time the third device would turn on, but then my TV would turn off.Assuming you do get everything turned on and get the movie playing, you can fast forward, rewind, pause, play and all that fun stuff.... except for skipping to the next chapter or going back to the previous chapter. This really is a cheap harmony remote, and it shows.My '3' key also was really warm all the time and I went through batteries like crazy. 100% sure that my remote was defective though.I have friends with harmony remotes, but they have the more expensive $200+ models which have all the extra buttons I wanted. If you're getting a remote, spend a few (hundred) extra $.
You can't beat the price! I bought this VGA cable to hook a toughbook(which doesn't have an HDMI port) up to an LCD monitor. For my purposes it is great because I wont be plugging/unplugging it a lot. If you plan on using it for a projector or something where you will be switching out or installing it a lot you may want to buy a better built cable. The reason I say this is that the screws that lock it into place can be a bit of a pain to back out far enough so that you can plug the connector in. Not a huge deal. Other than that it works fine and is actually better built than I had expected and the cable itself is pretty thick.
"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."what kind of memory did you buy for this cuz im trying to upgrade mine to 2Gs but I'm unsure of what kind to get, and wondering what kind you got P. Pimental . Thanks
My husband and I used to be builders, and can offer some information which may help buyers when determining what electrical item is appropriate for their situation or particular task. Power strips that say "hardwire" are meant to be wired directly and will have no cord, since they are usually mounted permanently - like a light fixture. Power strips with an attached cord will state that it has a cord, will usually state the cord length, and may be plugged in and unplugged as needed - like a lamp. Hope this helps.
I agree Microsoft has to work on quality control, here's a paragraph with the word "none" typed with this keyboard to show how often it didn't register "n":none none none none none none none none one none none none one none none none none oe none none none oe none none none none noe none none noneIt reduced my word accuracy by 17% by eating "n" in 5 of my 30 sample words !A pity, there are so many lemons in this line, since it is an otherwise a good product !
Just received the Rezo 10 for my new Canon S90. The pouch is well constructed as everyone's reviewed here, however the S90 is too long for this bag. There is a discrepancy on the internal dimensions listed on Amazon vs. Lowepro's website: 2.8 x 1.4 x 4.7 vs. 2.8 x 0.8 x 3.5, respectively. In this case, I'd go with Lowepro's sizing to be accurate. I will return the model 10 to Amazon and get a model 30 instead.Shop carefully and Amazon, please correct the post.I'm giving the product a 5 star rating because it is very well made and attaches on my Lowepro Flipside 200 nicely.
This player is huge! I regret buying it every time i look at the darn thing. I have had it for about a year, and it constantly freezes up, and requires me to remove the battery to get it to turn off. The software has lots of options, and is not too user friendly. overall, do not get it, looki for something the same price and size, but much smaller in size. ii bought it because i did not want to fall victim to the iPods monoply, and i do recomend something besides ipod.
this is really bad if any one pull it i think it will be come out with out key.this is just waste of money
I'm surprised at all the negative reviews for the Dell 8400. I've had the same computer since 2005 and never had any issues at all. Then again since then I've learned quite a bit about computers. Still, I've never had to replace any parts due to failure. I've formatted it a few times because of viruses. Furthermore, I upgraded the hard drive, video card, DVD drive and RAM but that was a personal choice. I've been running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit since December of 2009 without a problem (heavy daily use). Soon I'll be selling it and will be building my own HTPC but overall, it's been a great PC.
My Minolta color laser printer stopped working and I found that this waste toner pack was full to the top. Every page you print uses a little excess toner and that dust is collected by this waste toner pack. After about 25,000 pages it fills up and can cause problems by not collecting the excess toner. You don't clean these out as the toner dust is about as messy a product that there is and heaven forbid if you get it on you and get it warm as it is literally a permanent type of stain as it melts. (Like washing your hands in warm water.)Laser toner is a health hazard and it is a very finely ground power that can get into your lungs and cause problems. It is important that you make sure that the waste toner is collected and properly disposed of.This part fixed my laser printer and it was about a 60 second repair. If you need one of these for your Minolta printer then you should know I got mine quickly and it was the original replacement for my printer. I recommend this part and the supplier who delivered it in a timely manner.
Awesome it did the job and a great buy for a low price. it's just like a normal oheadset but more confertable.
I bought this system and have been listening to it for about a month or so now. I use it mainly for DVD watching and listening to CDs, both of which, it handles superbly. With the progressive feature enabled when watching a DVD and connected to an HDTV, the picture is fanatastic and the sound in clear and loud (if you like it that way!!). I do have a smallish-living room which helps, so I would only recommend this setup for a small house, condo, or bedroom. The only major flaw is the lack of a digital audio input so watching television, sports, or playing a console video game isn't as enthrallings as it could be. At this price, however, that fault and a lack of DTSII (it only has DTS decoding) can be overlooked.
I had been purchasing quite a few dvd's for my two year old great great niece. I had recently discovered that her mom and dad had nothing to keep them organized. They live in a small apartment so I didnt want to purchase anything too large or pricey to help them organize the dvd's for the child, and this was the perfect product. When it arrived at their apartment, they had it assembled and the tapes organized within minutes. For a starter shelf, it is a good purchase.
This product allows you to play your Ipod over your Home Stereo System.Excellent Value!
I purchased this camera immediately after release. I've been shooting with Pentax cameras since the early 1990's. Admitedly, I was slow to switching to digital, primarily because Pentax took longer than most to come up with a digital SLR. I wanted to hold out because of the amount of money I had invested in the lenses, flash equipment and other accessories. So when they finally came out with one, the *IST D, I bought it. At the time, it was fine for what I needed. But as time moved on I needed a camera that had more professional features. I had to wait again. So long, that I almost sold my entire Pentax gear and was going to move to Sony. Then right before I was ready to sell, they came out with the K10D. And I can confidently say that it was worth the wait. For us professionals who don't shoot Nikon or Canon, we needed a 10 mega pix or higher camera, with faster continuous shutter, anti dust, blur reduction, a more rugged body and of course, one with a great processor. Thankfully Pentax delivered just that. For my type of shooting (swimsuit models and glamour photos) I find that coupled with the battery grip, a large memory card, and the FTZ 540 flash, I find myself completely satisfied with what the camera gives me. The shake reduction is a great feature to have and find myself using my tripod less and less. The focusing is quick and reliable, even in low light (with a high speed lens). Even though the standard flash synchronization speed is 1/180, this camera does have high speed synch with the appropriate flash. The camera does take better photos in the RAW feature. Not as sharp with JPEG, but this is under CRITICAL tests. For what virtually everyone will be shooting, the high quality JPEG, coupled with a great lens, like the DA*50-135mm F2.8, or the film FA*28-70mm lens, the results are spectacular. I find that I like my settings on "Bright" image tone and contrast on 3. It really makes the colors pop. The factory settings tend to be a little soft on the contrast and I prefer hard contrast. While shooting a bikini contest in Spain, I had to shoot in some rain. The rain didn't even bother the weatherproof body. This combined with the weatherproof lenses are pefect for humid counties such as Mexico and the occasional rain you may encounter. The battery lasts for a long time on one charge, but it's best to have the battery grip just to play it safe. The light meter is highly accurate and the custom user features are great. I find myself shooting in manual mode all the time, but knowing that a simple touch of the green button gives you instantly perfectly exposed shots is a nice. It saves me from hunting for the perfect exposure. The biggest advantage is that the Shake Reduction technology is sensor based, not lens. So you can mount any lens you want on the body and the shake reduction will function. This is not the case with Canon or Nikon. So Pentax has the edge on that one. Occasionally, when I've enlarged my images to 200x the normal size, I have found the occasional hot pixel, or dead pixel. It will be a green or red color. Since then, my camera has been serviced by Pentax (a cleaning that I needed after the swimsuit event. All that sand and dust does a number on your gear!) and they have since run a program on the camera that has eliminated this problem. If you are undecided on what brand to go with, I can only tell you to go with a brand you trust and one that you have had a good experience with. If you want the most bang for your buck, the Pentax K10D will deliver what you need and more. It is the most fully featured SLR for under $1,000. You will not get a better deal anywhere. However, if you are a sports photographer, the continuous shutter speed is slower than the Nikon and Canon. It's fast for my needs (3fps) but if you shoot a lot of fast moving subjects, this camera will not be the best choice. But if you want quality, reliability and a wide lens selection, the K10D is just what you need. The camera truly is a tool for photographic artists. In the wide array of choices for an SLR camera, every brand is great. But I can some it up in saying that if you want a tool to bring out the best in your artistic expression, Pentax is the brand to choose. Nikon is for the photojournalist, Canon is for sports photographers, but Pentax is for artists.
For the money it takes is a fairly good device that I can't live without anymore.Nice and crisp screen, clear voice messages, so far no major errors in maps, in summary, a must-have gadget to nowadays.POI upload works seamlessly however you can't set more than a single waypoint while navigating through. No back-tracking either. Minor things like changing you zoom view when approaching next turn are excusable for the price that's being asked for.Don't miss the opportunity to add POI (points of interest) to your little machine by searching Google for various sites that provide food and retail stores locations for free done by other happy Garmin customers.
This was purchased as a replacement and i was very pleased. My grandchildren have no problem operating it (they are 4 & 2) and the picture quality is great. The product description leaves out that it comes with the case to hang on the car headrest and headphones, etc. The only drawback to this product is unlike my original it is not able to change movies without taking it of the case. But that is minor.For the price it is worth it.
Netopia Broadband Router 3387WG-ENT Series 4-Port 10/100 SwitchThis is the third one I own over the last 4 years. I use one at home and one at each of two offices I have to connect all of them together. The interface is still primitive, however the features and performance makes up for it. This is a business class router at consumer prices. It is a solid piece of hardware. The VPN and firewall capability is heads above any other router close to this price. I highly recommend it.
I've been using this monitor for about 2 years and have had no problems. Color and image are quality good. No flickering problems that the other reviewer mentioned having.
This is a great player for the price. The only reason I didn't rate it a 5 was because of the earphones that come with it. They are adequate but much better could be purchased to replace them. Great sound from the player.
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.
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 bought one of these nifty little flash drive cases over a year and a half ago. I have hauled it, with two flash drives contained inside, in my purse, in bags, on a lanyard around my neck....I wear it when I teach classes, and use the flash drives inside to transfer data files to my students' laptops and sewing machines...and I have never had a single problem. The compartments inside are perfectly roomy for even the old-style, larger (physically) flash drives. The velcro closure is strong and secure. If you put the flash drive in the sleeve with the business end heading in, the flash drive is safe from dust and dirt. The case is totally durable and protects the contents from all sorts of possible harm. I suppose if you immersed the case in water and kept it there, then the contents wouldn't be protected. How often is that likely to happen?? I have just ordered two more because I like the way they keep my little data drives safe and secure. These are a great bargain for the price.
My Dell Inspiron 8200 (circa 2003) has an 802.11b wireless adapter that can't connect to anything anymore. I took a chance on this card based of the reviews here and the good luck I've had with other Belkin products (wired mouse, USB switch, USB wireless adapter, firewire cable). The card I received was a G+ version with v3 driver software. It took me less than five minutes to install software from the CD and get connected to my Verizon MIFI. The speed is as fast or faster than the wireless on my new 802.11n netbook. It helps that my loaded Inspiron running XP Pro is still pretty darn fast. I am very pleased with the quality and performance of this product - well worth the price paid. Packaging was first class and included all instructions and paperwork- mine came from Ace Photo Digital. Absolutely got my old favorite computer back on the web with speed and style. I recommend this card if you need to get an older XP laptop back online. Another great Belkin product.
For those that are looking for quality and price in a digital camera this is the best choice.I am very satisfied with the product.
I needed this for a camera that stopped charging, and had to charge the batteries manually (with this product). It comes with a car charger, or the back has a plug for the wall. It works well for me, though I see the other reviews are negative. I haven't had any problems with mine.
I bought my logitech wireless keyboard and mouse set about four months ago, and they have performed flawlessly. One doesn't notice right off the bat, but the keyboard has a lot more specialized buttons than standard keyboards, boosting productivity. Overall great product. By the way, batteries do last for a long time in both the keyboard and mouse, so your not changes batteries every month. I find with duracells I get about 3+months on the mouse and havent had to replace the keyboard's yet, though Logitech says they should last for about 6 months, and i beleive it.
Not a fan of microsoft and I hate giving them a penny more than I must, but I have to admit this is a great headset. Bought it ONLY because the Amazon price was such a deal. Comfortable; sound quality is excellent.
The life of this batery is too short. Sometimes it take only 25 pictures and needs recharge.
Bought in 2001 and now the shuttler can hardly respond. Also focus is always a problem.
Great product. I had major troubles with radio station interference when using the Sirius radio without this product. Once installed it disconnects the external antenna and eliminates the interference problems. When your Sirius radio is turned off, your external antenna works normally.I highly recommend this product if you can't use a direct connection from your Sirius radio to your car radio.
I use a digital camera entirely for electronic viewing and for e-mailing photos, so I don't need huge megapixel resolution. I have had other digital cameras, but the features I really like about this one are, in order of importance to me:1. FAST shutter response - due to the fixed focus lens, there is almost no delay between pressing the shutter release and getting the shot. Some cameras take so long to focus and capture that you miss the shot you were after.2. Very small and lightweight - I usually have it in my pocket or briefcase. The slim size and flush lens keeps it from getting hung up in your pocket.3. Fast power-up and down. Also, no waiting for a lens to extend or retract.4. Good battery life - especially long, since I mostly use the optical finder.It has a menu feature that allows you to reduce the size of a stored image for e-mailing. This saves you from having to run it through Photoshop to reduce the size.The stand/charger works flawlessly. Set it in, press the "On" button, and the camera appears on you desktop. Very convenient to have it connect and charge without extra cables.The SD cards hold plenty of pictures and are reasonably priced . I recently ordered a 128-meg card for [money].Drawbacks? -The main drawback for me is that the only way to charge the battery is inside the camera, in its cradle. It would be nice to have a way to charge the battery only, so an extra can be charging while the camera is in use. If a separate charger doesn't come along, I might try making one.
These speakers are OK. Not the best. They work. Sound quality is tinny, static, and fades in and out. I keep them to remind me STOP, THINK, AND SPEND WISELY!! I want to buy Bose wireless speakers, but I need to be constantly reminded, and I would rather be reminded with $80 speakers then maybe something that costs a lot more. I would not recommend these speakers to anyone.
This was part of a graduation gift for our Grandson's graduation. He had wished for one of these for a long time, and it was a delight to find it well priced on Amazon. It arrived in good time and well packed. Thanks for the service, Amazon!
Does not work with APC 650. I read the specs, it spec'ed as compatiable, received the product and it did not work. Non refundable or returnable. Money wasted on an unusable product. Went to APC website and purchased correct model.
We were looking for a barcode scanner that didn't break the bank. Our other choices were $350 dollars, and so we took the risk and ordered in one of these scanners. For around $60 we were not too disappointed when we found that the scanner had to be about half an in to an inch away from the barcode. We are using Windows 7 on our machines, so as soon as we plugged in the scanner the computer searched for the drivers and were up and running in less than 30 seconds. After using the scanner for a week we were pleased enough to order 2 more to fill spots on 2 other machines. 1 month later they are functioning like new still. If any of them fail I'll update my review.
Disappointing, the drive is very noisy, when you reboot the drive runs with the fan on high then shuts down. I would not recommend this drive to anyone.
This is a good printer with a good page print out. Three per minute with b@w, 1 per minute with color. This has less jamming and can take almost any cartridge. Compared to the BJC, this printer kicks it to kingdom come. Buy it if you are a beginner or need a reliable printer.
This is simple. I determined what version I needed, bought them and everything is fine. I would buy from them again.
I ordered this STEREO coupler as part of a solution I built to mount and connect my iPhone to my car stereo. Unfortunately, this unit, despite being billed as a stereo connector, was only working for the right channel. I replaced it with one from the local electronics store as it wasn't worth dealing with the return.
I use this on my PC in my office and run Pandora through it almost constantly. The sound is great, very warm and bigger than you expect. I listened to these in the store before buying, and these are clearly superior to the Companion 2 set (without the woofer), but I couldn't really tell much difference between this set and the Companion 5 which is $150 more. The little volume dial is nice and mutes with a touch- I didn't notice that in my research, and it took me a minute to figure out why it kept muting when I reached over to it. Clever design. I'd like to have another input site besides the one on the volume dial, but that's not a big deal.
Excellent clarity for both the ear piece and the microphone. Excellent price. If only there was a wireless version of this device -- bluetooth devices will not do the job when a cordless phone is being used. Was a pleasure doing business.
Battery works as it should replacing a few others that died. I do wish the lifespan was longer though, we seem to have to replace them more frequently than we do laptop & phone batteries.
The product arrived quickly, installed easily, and has done a great job of chasing away those pesky rodents!! It emits a high frequency sound so that you know it's doing its job!!
The Sony ICD-BM1 is great for the purpose it is designed for- speech! It is ok for recording live music for reference purpose, but has a limited high end (13.5khz). The instructions are available through support at the Sony website. They can be downloaded in pdf (adobe) format and the print size can be enlarged by using the zoom button on the tool bar.&lt;&lt;&lt;JJ>>>
All Pros, no Cons. Magnificent picture quality, stunning HDTV. Bought in 06/2005 for $2300 and have been very happy since then. No issues whatsoever. The best plasma I've even own.
This little gizmo actualy works. Apply just a little elbo grease and it will remove sticky dirt from your lens.
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.
The issue with the ipod they sent me was it DIDN'T work, it wouldn't even turn on. I charged it overnight and plugged it into my computer but nothing happened. Very Disappointing, I wouldn't suggest buying from them.
Please think before you spend your money on this unit. I have one that is just over a year old and is now dead because of touch screen that no longer works. I cannot believe that Sony built such a weak system for this unit. I will put the 211.00 towards a new Canon.
I bought this camera for a two-week trip to Europe. Although I was very satisfied with the day time shots (only a few of those turned out too blurry to be useful), the night shots were terrible. I took over 400 pictures on the trip and not a single night shot turned out. They were all blurry and I always had to find a fixed object to support the camera while taking the shot. Most of the time I could not tell the shot was blurry, since it looked fine on the little screen. However as soon as I got home and saw it on the computer I was immediately disappointed. I went ahead and got them developed anyways, but ended up buying postcards on the trip to fill in for the bad pictures. I did not try the manual focus option, so I do not know how that would have worked, but it seems like the night focus should have worked better than it did. For an expensive camera, this poor performance has made me start shopping for another camera for my next trip.
I bought this product cause I love to always listen to music even when I am outside and especially when I working all over the house so I just move the speaker room to room or leave it in one spot and I can hear it all over the house great product awesome sound will definitely buy additional speakers!
Since my less than 4 year old HP 960C InkJet printer is discontinued (can you believe it??!!), it's hard to find a cartridge for less than $50 in a store. I've dealt w/ Amazon for numerous items & with the free s & h & the price I paid for this cartridge, I figured why go anywhere else!!
This case was perfect for my new camera. Fits snuggly in there and is small enough to keep in my pocket, which is what I wanted.
Do NOT order from this company. I ordered my stuff and the order has NEVER arrived. I have contacted customer service repeatedly, they tell me in 38 emails that the product was never shipped. I keep trying to CANCEL the order but they keep insisting they are going to ship one day but they can't tell me if the product is in stock or not! I am extremely frustrated. Customer service sends me auto email to contact them again if I don't hear from them in 48 hours. I never hear from them, I have written them repeatedly and they ignore me. Their phone number never works, you are on hold for hours. No one will talk to you. This company is a scam. I also think they sold my email address. The day after I placed my order I recived an incredible avalanche of junk emails. I was flabbergasted. Do NOT order from this company, they can't deliver!
Exclente para proteger el cuidado de mi camaraMuy buena para transportarlaMas economica que en las tiendas especializadasLlego en el timepo acordado!!
We love making cards in our family, especially our kids, and these stickers really add to our creativity. We had so much fun taking pictures and then printing them out on this sticker paper and using them on the front of cards, inside cards, and making bookmarks or other fun surprises - we'd stick them on notebooks, or on various objects without someone knowing...it was a great way to make someone smile unexpectedly by seeing a picture from a fun day or silly moment.As others have pointed out, they are great for making labels for personalized gifts. Sometimes when we buy stickers, the ones we find in stores are not quite right - they may have a sports logo but it's either too big or too small, or an animal or image we're looking for isn't just right. These allow us to print whatever we want.Oh - our current printer is a fairly inexpensive all-in-one Brother and the stickers print fine and the paper quality is great. No idea about fading and how long they'll last but I will be using another reviewer's tip and coating my stickers that have family pictures!
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.
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.
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 is my first SLR camera and I'm very impressed how much it performs like a film camera rather than the delay that I've grown used to with normal digital cameras. Just a quick skim over the manual and I was off on my way. The power of this camera will come when I take the time to RTFM (Read the fine manual). The two pictures that I took where the main subject was blurry were due to my not understanding how the camera works, but all of the items in the background were clear. Pictures taken in a very dark room came out perfect. I snapped 43 pictures yesterday and look forward to taking many more.I purchased a lot of accessories with mine and purchased some more today due to not fully understanding all of the parts that I received. I originally purchased the Canon EH-18L Semi-Hard Case. This case is fine when you're out and about with the camera taking pictures, but does not hold anything other than the camera with lens.Today I purchased the Canon Accessory Starter Kit for Digital Rebel XT (Includes 200DG Bag, NB-2LH Battery & 58mm Haze Filter) This way I can put my battery charger, the Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip, spare batteries and lenses all in the same place.
I've purchased this item before and it works as expected. The only problem with this particular device is that the cradle was not even, causing the radio to appear offset once placed in the boombox. But, it still works.....
My first impression was that I had bought a (expensive) Casio organizer... Until I downloaded the software that really makes the difference. Now I can edit MS Word documents either in my Palm or my desktop computer, go everywhere with critical information I had in MS Word format, have a great datebook with appointments and to-dos at a glance, keep my memos encrypted, have an AUDIBLE alarm (one of the flaws to be solved), read the books I want, etc.With the proper software, 5 stars. Without it, just 2 or 3.
After reading several reviews, I thought I was making the right choice of picking the DLO TransDoc Micro for my daughter. She has a 2001 Dodge Stratus and wanted to play her new IPOD in it. Well, the reception was very poor--a lot of static.I thought it might just be the car, so I tried it in my wife's 2002 Saturn station wagon. That was no better. I did the next best thing: I returned it. Oh well.
If you do not know anything about digital cameras, and are not prepared to read the manual several times, avoid this product or ask someone to help you out.If you are camera savvy, you may want to spend a bit more and get a better camera, some of my pictures came out blurry when I shot in the morning light and the flash (automatic mode) did not fire.the instruction manual is overly complicated if you just want to take pictures and upload them to your computer. Probably written by nerds who live and breathe digital cameras!A great buy for the money, just spend another $20 on a 2 gigabyte card and throw the 16 megabyte card that came with the camera out. No need to buy rechargeable batteries, two AA Duracells last a long time, even when using the playback mode extensively.
I needed to extend my projector screen power cord by about 3 feet and this fit the bill.Adequate, sturdy enough but not too thick - 18 AWG - such that its bend radius is small enough that combined with a recessed outlet I could hide the cable.Nice, neat solution.
Its great for your batteries to be able to refresh them before charging. Prolongs battery life
Good overall keyboard if it wasn't for the space bar. It's loud and annoying. I'd say its worth it to pay a little more and get a better one.
I have had this TV for some time and wanted to wait and give it some time to give it review.I love it. The best way for me to explain it. You go around looking for a TV and you go into a store and see a picture that is so good. You say if it looks that good at home I would love it and it looks that good. No tricks or special thing you don't know about. The only thing you need is a HD Cables Box. The sports look unbelievable. I find myself watching the nature channel!!!Questions I needed answer too.1. Clouding is when you see white clouds in between commercials. The only reason I saw it was because I was looking for it. Not a big deal. Don't even notice it anymore.2. It has 8 video lines. 2 HDMI,1 PC,3 red yellow white,2 red green blue. I like in the menu you can name each video line, and you can go right to the one you want to go to. I have PS2,VCR,DVD,WII,Cable Box. (soon PS3)Now you just go to menu and click on the one you want.3. You could be looking at the TV from the side and it still looks great. You can turn the tv side to side too.4. Like what everbody else said the deliver was great.Side note. When the screen is all white I find myself squinting because it's so bright. It's greatI say "buy it"Good Luck
This is the third one I've bought...Home, office and kids computer. Really good for little kids as the trackball is easier to use than a regular mouse for little hands.
This is a great little camera with lots of options. Great price and terrific customer service!
We have a small accounting firm that's an all-Mac shop. We only use Xerox for our printing needs because of the quality, speed, reliability, and features. True PostScript printing, easy networking of printer, quality drivers, and excellent print quality are hallmarks of Xerox.We've tortured Xerox B&W; laser printers for years and they keep printing with very few paper jams. The 6180N color laser will get a bit less use but so far over thousands of print jobs, we have had zero issues and have been impressed at the quality of photo & text output, absence of banding and registration errors, and the volume of output from the toner cartridges.The one minor niggle is the tendency of laser printers in general to wrinkle the corners of envelopes when printed from Muti-Purpose trays. Higher quality paper reduces the problem.TIP: Ignore the printer's low toner warning. You can eke out several hundred more pages, depending on coverage.
Good quality, pretty comfortable. Used on an airplane for the kids - good sound volume. It's not high-end, but for the price it's pretty good.
I loved the jacket for my sansa! Light weight product , comes with a band for arm use and it keeps my mp3 player protected!
I purchased the SVAT CVP800 with the CCDCO camera. After some minor initial bumps, I am very satisfied. When first received, the camera had a defective video cable. It took a while for me to figure out the problem, but once done, SVAT customer service was very responsive and sent a replacement cable immediately. The only significant negative comments that I have are that the CVP800 does not include or offer as an optional accessory a 12VDC plug-in car power supply; also the instruction manual is not very helpful in several areas. On the positive side, the CVP800 is extremely small (easily fits into a shirt pocket), light weight and consumes very little power (under 1.5 watt). It has a powerful feature not found on other similar mini-portable units that I evaluated, specifically, the ability to loop record, i.e., continuously record, writing over the oldest data when it reaches the capacity of the SD card. This allows the unit to record 24 hours a day forever without any attention whatsoever. If an event happens that you are aware of and want to review and save, simply stop the recorder and selectively play back the last minutes/hours recorded, and if you want to, download the data onto your computer to save it or simply pull the SD card with the recorded data, and insert a new one in the CVP800. Overall, I have found this unit to be well designed - user friendly, easy to understand, and highly flexible in both recording and playing back. The only reason I gave the CVP800 a 4-star rating (rather than 5-stars) is the absence of an out-of-the-box way to power the unit in a car other than depending on the internal AA batteries.
The battery container does not clip on and the cable is too short to put the container in your pocket. This causes a weight on the ear buds which is really annoying. These are much betterhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TL08YC/ref=wms_ohs_product
I needed something to store my CD's next to my amp where there was not a lot of space. This did just that. Furthermore, it has ample room on the bottom of each section for multiple disk cases of which I had several. From the description I thought it would not accept them but I had room for more. Another nice feature is that if you slightly nudge the CD inward, it kind of clamps it so they do not fall out. I am very happy that I bought it. If a turnstyle CD holder is what you are looking for, this one will not dissapoint.
I bought this camcorder to replace an aging 8mm GE unit that I've had since '96. I can't believe how far technologies come in such a short time. The video is amazingly clear with the optical zoom (although it does get grainy when the digital zoom kicks in) and quality is good in many lighting conditions. I just got a firewire interface and even though I'm only using the two "(inexpensive) and free" software packages (the firewire card came with ULead Video Studio and the Canon comes with ArcSoft Showbiz), I'm having a blast editing video with my computer (in near realtime). Quite a difference than just 4 years ago when I was using a Truevision Bravado card and my 8mm (Quality was never that good and it took FOREVER to preview/compile video).
This was a Christmas gift for my husband. We are totally impressed with the sound. Really class machine all the way. The iGroove shape is impressive itself. The perfect size..smaller than I had pictured it. Our 20G ipod fits snuggly in the dock. No holding it while messing with the ipod. Yes, the remote is too small to be super comfortable but we don't use it much anyway. This machine is so beautiful to look at and listen to that who cares about the remote. We say...buy one!!
Quickly and safely cleans my red dots and scopes. A must for anyone with shooting glass. Would highly recommend. Works great on cameras too.
After reading many customer reviews, I decided to purchase the RT314. I had only had my DSL for a few days and wasn't too impressed with the speed. When I connected through the router, to my amazement my speed increased by 30 to 40%. There was no setup to contend with and it took longer to install a phone line than to install the router.In addition I have had no alerts on my software firewall,(Zone Alarm). Highly recommended!
I'm a big fan of booming bass so I didn't want to use these as my main fronts. I decided to use them as my surround speakers and couldn't be happier. They are the perfect size for surround. Not too small and underpowered like bose surround and not too big to be a nuisance. Since surround speakers are generally just a mid and tweeter (sometimes just a mid) these work perfectly in that respect. As loud as you want, and as crisp and clear as speakers get. I am very pleased.Just a word of advice, if you plan to use these as your front channel speakers, you will most likely need a good sub woofer to go with them. But perfect as surround!
Excellent TV for the money. Great picture (it's an EDTV, not HD) but cable plugged directly into this TV produces a great picture anyway.
The photo and video quality of the HDR-SR11 are phenominal to begin with, adding this lens only improves your veiw.
Missing a fifth star due to flimsy cap constantly falling off of the pen. Device works well to clean my lenses and the price was right.
I am not a fan of Lois McMaster Bujold's SF books - in fact I consider them to be turgid dross. It was only extreme boredom that drove me to pick up this book. I read the first page - and immediately checked the cover to see if I had read the author's name correctly.The style and the intricacy of the writing made me think it might be one of C.J. Cherryh's books. She's my favourite author, so that is high praise from me.The character of Cazaril is now one of my favourites, and the concept of the Five Gods is truly inspired, especially the Bastard, god of the unwanted. That makes so much more sense to me than the usual evil gods found so commonly in low-grade fantasy.The world is beautifully realised, with sufficient detail to flesh it out, but not so much as to make the story drag. All of the characters are fully believable, with no 2D bit players. Even the people who only appear for a single paragraph or so are real and solid.The only (very slight) criticism that I have is that it isn't really clear what the Gods can and can't do. Although it is explicitly stated that the Gods cannot use people as puppets, it seems as if that is what has happened to Cazaril. But it's ambiguous enough that this is only a minor quibble.This is a brilliant book, and I definitely recommend it.
I have spent a fair amount of time viewing and researching the 3 top options for HDTV: DLP, Plasma, and LCD. Some points below:* The Samsung DLP offers the largest and clearest screen size for your buck. The picture is bright, clear, and flawless. I have received nothing but wows from friends and neighbors. The brick and mortar stores in my area could not come close to the Amazon price. And with Super Saver Shipping for free!* This is not a 'hang on the wall' item. The DLP is a projection TV and needs to set on a floor stand and viewed at eye level. There is no wall mount option. Brightness decreases rapidly as you move off the vertical axis. In my opinion this is one of the only drawbacks of the DLP technology, but well worth it when you consider the price of similar sizes in plazma or lcd. Also, if you have experienced TVs mounted at typical height of most wall pictures, you will probably appreciate not experiencing a stiff neck. Eye level viewing to me is more natural and relaxing, DLP or not.If you are worried about buying such a large pricy electronic item from an online vendor, let me share my experiences. Amazon policy states that if you have any problems with the TV, you must contact Samsung for in house warantee service. If you think you will get anything different from a local store, be sure to get this in writing. Best Buy said that the same Samsung service was standard for them. Except they charge $50 for delivery to your home, and were pushing a $400 optional extended in home warantee service. Save your money.Overall order from Amazon was flawless. The insured freight delivery people unboxed the unit, installed it on my stand, and plugged the unit in. They even took all the bulky cardboard boxes with them.
Just okay for the price. I have had some complaints from people saying they could not hear me. Very cheap, mostly plastic. Would have give it another star if it fold like my old one for storage. Will use until I can find something better.
Well just recieving my tv today. I was blown away with the look of this set. Its a totally different look when its finally in your home. After doing so much research on the tv I finally purchased the 40in XBR3..Hooking up the tv was very easy. I have a ps3(havent played in 1080 yet) direct Tv and a surrouned sound sony system all hooked up with the Hdmi wiring. The hardest part was figuring out that I had to program my PS3 to use a HDMI wire instead of the regular 480i cable. The only thing I say I have to do is still adjust my settings on the tv to my liking. Out of the box its a little to bright...I've only played around with the Tv for an Hour so I still have alot of work to do when I get home..But it was well worth the wait, when you actually can sit back and enjoy the picture.
These are excellent headphones. The sound quality is tremendous, especially considering the reasonable price. I highly recommend this product.
Es muy util porque permite cargar una bateria adicional, sin dejar de usar la camara.RECOMENDABLE
Using this bag for an old Dell D400. Works like a charm. Has padding and plenty of pockets, overall construction is OK. Nothing negative to say.
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!
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.
The sound is wonderful. Also, the dials are very easy to use for volume and radio. I don't use mine for a alarm. The ipod feature work very well. I think it is a great sound system for a small room. The price is very good and you can usually find it on sale. [...]
A pathetic attempt at iPod integration. Navagation is a trial and error endeavor. It doesn't remember the last place it was playing between you turn it on/off. The screen of the iPod has a dumb Sony Xplod graphic on it so you can't even use it to find a song and then have it play through the adapter. Deeply disappointed in Sony for this shockingly bad product.
Mintek has no customer service. Sent a Dvd player to them for minor repair, after 2 months they wanted $60 to repair. I refused and they sent back the player totally disabled. Do not buy from this company!
I have to say, this thing really impressed me. I had a lot of doubts and worries about it as I have strict guidelines for electronics, but those are all gone now.The Good:- Assuming you encode your movies correctly, video playback is awesome. The quality all depends on the movies you have. I have a lot of HDTV 24 episodes and they look just like they do on my computer monitor. IF YOU ENCODE INCORRECTLY THEY WILL NOT PERFORM WELL.- Sound is gorgeous. Even with those earbuds (which any real audiophile should replace anyway), the music sounds great. There are also about 25 presets in the EQ you can choose from like Electronic, Dance, Classical, and so on. Depending on the properties of your music, the Ipod can go pretty loud and still remain distortion-free. Again, this depends on YOUR music files and NOT the Ipod.- Screen. I think it could be a bit bigger, but it does the job well. Mine is scratch free as I left the protective film it ships with on and just put a silicone case over top of that. The plastic is a bit scratched up, but the screen underneath is fine. Common sense would tell anyone to leave that protective film ON the device and not to pick at it or it will come off.- Options. There are a lot of things that can be manipulated and changed. Menus, back-light, clicker, etc. There are also a few games like Music Quiz, where it plays a few seconds of one of your songs and you have to choose the right one out of 5 or so choices. And, there is a diagnostic menu to test the performance of your Ipod in all areas. Really cool.- Battery Life. I put this in the good since it performs as I would expect. Who is the dummy that actually mentioned 75 hours of battery life? During video playback, the most you will get is 2.5 hours of battery life. Let me say that again for those who lack common sense. YOU GET 2.5 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE DURING VIDEO PLAYBACK. The more you use the back-light while listening to music, the less battery life you will have. 75 hours applies to never touching the thing and just letting it go through your music. Even then, I doubt you will get 75 hours.Also, you MUST follow the instructions when first charging it. Portable batteries are VERY sensitive to charge cycles. If you don't charge it like you should, your battery is gonna suck. It is HIGHLY recommended that you DO NOT let the battery life decrease past half. There are a number of cycles for each battery and the objective is to avoid ever using an entire cycle.The Bad:- This is a hard drive based MP3 player so every so often it takes about a second longer to skip to the next track. If this bothers you, you need a Flash memory MP3 player.- Battery life again. Expectations aren't everything. The next model really needs an upgraded battery. Charging this thing constantly if you watch movies is a real pain. It could be so much better and I feel that Apple really cut corners with the battery.- Scratches. It does happen if you are stupid enough to walk around without a case. THE IPOD NEEDS A CASE. Any portable gadget needs a case. Technology has been around long enough for people to know this. There is no excuse.- Having to encode movies. Why can't Itunes do that? This was another bad choice for Apple unless they are catering to geeks only, which is fine by me. Seriously, if you are not that computer savvy then this is not the video player for you. You need to have an understanding of audio/video compression to get the most out of this player.Apple doesn't even have a program to encode muxed files, which a lot of internet content are. I highly recommend everyone to 'acquire' Nero Digital from Nero 6. It is the best converter out there at the moment that negates any sync problems. ImToo and Videora are completely useless and make very poor files.- No wireless. Right now, wireless headphones for the Ipod Video are practically non-existent. Logitech seems to be trying to alleviate that, but their headphones are currently riddled with manufacturer defects and don't even support the Video. Let's move it along Apple. We need wireless.- Earbuds. For the first few months, they are fantastic. But, eventually they seem to adopt vibration problems and hearing a rattle in my right ear is REALLY annoying.All in all, it is the best MP3 player on the market right now. Period. There just isn't enough support for it from Apple or anyone else. Vehicles are just now coming Ipod ready and that is limited to certain models. Where is our support? Apple? Anyone?
first : WHY are there back and forward buttons under my spacebar???? I had to build a plastic cover to KEEP FROM HITTING THE GARBAGE instead of the space bar.... it is SOOOO irritating to NOT BE LOOKING AT THE KEYBOARD, flying away and all of a sudden LOSE EVERYTHING because yer thumb hit the friggin bac/forward button.....second: WHY IS THERE A START next to my shift and ctrl keys???? WHY ARE THERE NON TYPIST KEYS ON THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE????who THE HELL asked for those things? they ALL COMPUTER CONTROL BUTTONS should be waaaaay out of the way so people typing scripts and LONG FORM NOVELS do not lose work and time and attention trying to deal with extra buttons that destroy what we do and interrupt my brain...other than that, they keys feel okay, I miss my keytronic 1985 ergo board I had last century, it was MORE designed for ten finger typists that did 200 pages ON MECHANICAL TYPEWRITERS, a day.....it is comfortable, that one thing I will give it....sadly it appears all keybds designed after a certain year all have these misfit keys placed in the WORSE POSSIBLE PLACE.
LOVE IT!!! IT IS Real cord that I needed, what a cord,fantastico!!! can extend anywhere, flexible and long enough to work outside too
I use these on a daily bases. My parents usually go to bed before I do, therefor the 55in LED TV with 7.2 surround sound in the living room is also asleep. Not anymore! I've owned these for a year now and have use them to primarily watch movies and play video games in the latter hours of the night without disturbing my family. They are crisp and clear with a fidelity like no other wireless headphones on the market. Now they aren't perfect. They lack some low end and can also become uncomfortable if not seated on your head correctly. Other than that they are great! I highly recommend this product!
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
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.
Card works great in our Olympus camera, I bought two cards at what seemed to be a good price from Amazon.
got a great remote, plug it in my pc and 3 minutes later my laptop, sony tv, and my dvd were already sync to be used. No need to write down number or to remember them. Shipping was fast.
I have an old Dell Inspiron that was designed for windows XP, but is now running windows 7. I recommend you use the online download for the software instead of the disc that ships with the V-UBV49 QuickCam. I had too many issues with the disk software and ended up erasing it. The download version resolved all issues and works fine on the old Dell.
The New Deal is the GOOD DEAL. This worked out great and saved us from giving up our favorite camcorder, making it AS GOOD AS NEW.
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.
For the price, this product is excellent. Since I've never owned a really expensive set of noise-canceling headphones, I don't know how to compare it to them. Some sound does come through but from what I've read, that's to be expected. I'm very pleased with the product.
This item is almost double the price of other similer FM Modulators.I would suggest buyers to look similer products with almost half the price at Amazon.
Unfortunately, I too received a switched item (at-65)in a sealed Magellan box today. Jennifer in Customer service assured me that they will refund the purchase and that they will investigate the stock they have. She was very apologetic and helpful. I will see what happens but am thankful that she was there to help.
I purchased one of these last spring and it worked great for about a month, then the daylight sensor failed. I returned the unit for replacment under warranty (shipping, $35.00, at my expense). some time late in the fall a replacment unit arived.This spring I put the replacement unit out in the garden, and it worked for about two weeks. Now the power light is on, but the UV bulb is not lighting and there is no power on the grid.I called KAZ Canada and all they can offer is another exchange under warranty with the shipping at my expense again. it seems to me that the problem is with their product, therefore they should cover the cost of shipping the defective product back.I am disappointed with the quality of the product and the poor service from KAZ.I wish I had read on-line reviews before purchasing this lamp.
perfect for my saddlebag briefcase; great that the zipper opens on the long side for easy access and storage. excellent fit and protection.
I am extremely happy with this product, it is a wonderful piece of equipment. I use it most days as it takes me the shortest route. It is truly amazing. It's very practical because it is small and easy to handle and also mounts very easily on my dash. Very easy to set up and directions are great. I would highly recommend it.
I am very pleased with this item. It holds my Zune 120gb very securely along with all my accessories. Love it!!!
I have tried two different indoor and one outdoor roof mounted. The Terk antennas will not pick up a signal from my house which is 25 miles from the nearest signal.I will now have a professional install a REAL antenna.
I bought these when they first came out years ago. The sound quality was great but the WIRE BY THE JACK RIPPED OUT IN DAYS after being plugged into my ipod. having paid $50, I was highly disappointed.Now here they are again, years later, for a much more reasonable price. The sound quality is highly superior to the headbuds that come with your ipod, and they look is equally as impressive. For a price under $20, you can not beat this quality/value.
This cable was a life saver. It allowed me to update my Garmin Nuvi with the latest maps directly from the Garmin website. Much quicker and better than installing a CD and then downloading to device.
I was looking for an easy, point and shoot 35mm camera, and this is it! The colors are good and the focus feature is great.
Great camera? When indoors this thing is sub-par. If there are worse camcorders than this, why are they selling? Three 60 watt lights, a Christmas tree and a 45 watt recessed light, and this thing is grainy and dark. it was hard to make out facial features let alone the subject's eyes. I tried all the settings to no avail (on a positive note all the settings, including manual, are easy to use). Another gripe is the image stabilization. It creates an odd effect, kind of a a slightly noticeable fuzzy filter. How can people call this thing great? It's really not.
It's very cool. But the battery should stay longer that it does.
This item is great for XDcards. However, the description from amazon implies that it will read ALL card types and not just XD cards:The drives can accommodate most card formats including Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard, Sony Memory Stick, Compact Flash Types I and II, MicroDrives and xDThere are DIFFERENT drives for each media, not just one drive.
The item arrived quickly from eForCity. Was exactly what was pictured. It also worked perfectly for what I needed it to do. I wanted to connect a microphone to a desktop transcriber. A three ring adapter would not work, this two ring adapter was perfect for the job.
The stand does the job of storing CDs and DVDs. But the all-plastic construction leave a poor impression of durability, and quality. It's functional, looks high-tech, but might not be chiche enough for the site where you would want to put it.
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.
This router failed after less than one year. It also did not live up to it's long range/high speed claims.
The battery That Amazons site lead me to did not fit the Camera Amazon sold me. When I tried to call email customer service. The email would not take my order number, and would not give me a way to get through. I call their 800 number, waited a long time and hung up. Be sure not to trust Amazon to offer assesories that fit what you are buying. I am still trying to find the right battery. I should have bought locally.
Range is 25 feet or so and there is no way to know if you have lost signal.....so your meat could burn to a crisp before you realize your remote lost signal. Also.....two months in and a probe quit working. Piece of junkjunk
I've used one of these for a year and found it excellent in all respects. Leave it on my camera most of the time with a polarizing lens installed. Just bought 2 more for other filters. Love it.
I enjoy the item. The only problem I am experiencing is when I connect it to my home setereo the AV Switch turn off the display panel light you can't see to operate the player. Also, it is hard to find a case for this item in a local store. I hope Creative Lab will do something about this. I haven't ripped any photo or video, because there is no clear instruction on how to do this and the owners'manual is poor on this.
Purchased this booster to help improve reception on a basement TV.This TV had snow on lowest channels (2,3,4,5,6,7).This unit worked perfectly.Took it out of box, found a suitable location (power, cable & out of way).Mounted to rafter, screwed in cable, power, and output cable, thats it.TV reception on the "poor channel performers" improved, no more snow!All other TV's in the house also showed some improvement, cleaner picture.This unit has not affected my cable internet at all, I use a Motorola SB5100 modem (maybe a slight improvement in speed).
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.
This cd-rw is absolutly the best! Plaextor makes the ultimate cd burners. This drive is plently fast enough. The instalation instructions are very robust and simple to understand with pictures and detalied information. The burner has burn-proof technology that prevents all of those coasters that you get with other burners. Makes a great add-on to your computer and with a 40x read speed makes a great replacement to that slow cd-rom that may be in your pc now! 10x re-write is great and hard to find that kind of speed on a lot of cd burners. It is quick and very quite if you are burning cds or when you are just using it as a cd-rom it doesn't sound like a jet taking off like many cd-roms that run at this speedNever gave me any prolems and it at a great price! If you want a cd-burner, or just another cd-rom, Plextor is the way to go!HANDS-DOWN the best!
This camera was better than I could have imagined. This is the 2nd digital camera I have owned (the 1st being a 2.1MP Fuji bought in 1998 or 99). It is very intuitive, producing excellent pictures in somewhat adverse conditions. Immediately after purchaing the camera, I used it in Cabo San Lucas, taking over 600 pics over a 10 day period. 100 of these were underwater using Canon's WP-DC6 UW housing. The camera has a setting for an under water white balance that provided pictures equal to or better than many cameras made for this purpose. What really impressed me was the ability to take underwater videos by simply changing to video while under water. This past weekend, I was at a Nascar race where I took another 100 pics along with some video using this camera. Again, it performed flawless. With the image stabalization and 6X zoom, I discarded very few pics, even capturing the driver in the car as he drove by me at 140 mph. I have recommended this camera to several friends who are currently in the market.
Since Sony moved their assembly and manufacturing companies out of Japan to China and other low income countries they changed the spelling of there name Sony to Junk Which reflect more of their product quality and durability. There customer support has followed suit by offering you people who can not speak the English language. I purchased this DVD camera from the local Wal-Mart and ran 10 Sony Dvd's through it in two days. The sound was garbled and the picture quality was poor. The Movie was jerky and would go into a pause for one second every 3 or 4 minutes. I called customer support and talked to individual who had extremely poor English pronunciation. After three or four minutes of asking the customer support and trying to understand his words or at least speak slower. He said call back later and hung up on me. I took the camera back to Wal-Mart claiming the camera must be defective. A few days later I saw the same camera on Amazon at a great saving with free shipping and a free Bluetooth wireless microphone as a rebate. I purchased the camera and the first DVD worked although a lot of the movie was very dark and it was difficult to tell if I was filming in daylight or night the sound was garbled and had wind noise. The Bluetooth arrived a few weeks later and maybe it works if the sun and the moon are in the correct position. But this Bluetooth was worst that the installed mic. I took a trip across the country and burned 20 DVD. Every one of them was junk. This DVD Camera is worst that the one I returned to Wal-Mart. Every 15 seconds the picture stops like your pressing pause then continues only to stop again in 15 seconds. Even when the camera was set on a desk where there was no movement it still when into a pause every 15 seconds. As you move the camera slowly the picture turns from bright normal colors to black, then it takes a few seconds for the camera lens to catch up and adjust the color back from black to normal. Maybe I just got two lemons in a roll or maybe Sony had really dropped the ball on quality since there having their product are now made by people who make less than a dollar for a 12 hour day work.
Used three times. It works fine most of the time. The remote unit seems to lose its connection and doesn't get updates from the main unit sometimes. It would be nice if there was an alarm that would let you know that it is out of range.
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.
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....
Really hard to say if its better than any other cabe,but seems to work as well as any others and was cheaper.
This product works as advertised. The cord is plenty long enough to keep the paddle plugged in for charging while you can still play the game. This black kit is essential for anyone with black paddles and/or the Elite setup.
This clarion equalizer is a great product to have if you are into setting up your car audio with a heavy sound. It offers great control over how the mid and hi ranges perform. Where as for the bass the built in crossover seperates the mid and hi ranges from it very well giving you pure clean bass. I like the performance of this eq, it is worth giving a try, it won't dissapoint you.
I drink tea all day. This thermos is perfect. Fill it up with hot water in the morning and it supplies my tea cup with hot water all day! Recommend it any time.
Had this charger and batteries for over a year now--no complaints. Very intelligent, fast, charger.
Got this recently and it's such a fun stereo! It charges the iPod while playing and comes with a remote that can be stored in the back of the jukebox. It looks great and you can turn the lights/bubbles on or off while playing music. It is really a mini jukebox! Also can attach additional speakers if you want a surround sound experience. Great quality sound and it's small enough to fit on a table or take with you on a trip or in a RV. You can also hook up other mp3 or cd players to this device. I'm really happy with the quality and over all look of it. You can't beat a Crosley!
Do not buy if you want resolution higher than 1600 x 1200.. It does not support higher resolution. I ended up buying cable that cost me arounf $10.
I purchased two of these when they first came out. The retractable cord was great, but I have found two problems with these mice. On one of the mice the retractor mechanism broke. Now, my other one is fine, and I will probably chalk it up to my fater being a bit too rough on it. The other problem is much more annoying, and is present on BOTH of my mice. The problem is with the scroll wheel. The wheel has a tendency to "stick" between knotches causing the screen to jump up and down erratically. It is very difficult to use the wheel without this problem popping up. I have never had this problem with "quality" scroll mice, only cheap ones. I think Kensington cut corners on it's design. On the other hand, their WIRELESS Pocketmouse resolved both of my issues and is a FANTASTIC mouse.
The AC adpater failed more than one year after buying.I found a full equivalent AC adpater to the IAD25b on [...]It works fine, it was shipped & delivered from California to France very quickly, and the web site has a French language option.I'm a happy customer :-)
I don't understand why so many people are complaining about these. I was passing my cell and cordless phones all around them and heard only minimal interference when the phone was 3 inches away. I'm sorry, but these are excellent speakers.
I am very pleased with the product. They were easy to install (I got two of them for my two portables)and they are everything I had hoped they would be. I didn't realize how bad the other ones were until I purchased these. T.B. Akron, Ohio
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.
After attempting to use my built in laptop wireless adapter, and found that I could not get and maintain a strong enough wireless signal, I decided to purchase thisBelkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card - Network adapter - CardBus - 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11g+. This product works very well with my Belkin G with MIMO wireless router and is much faster and reliable than the wireless adapter that came installed in my laptop computer. The location in my house where I use my laptop computer is a good distance away from the wireless router. I am, and plan to remain, a customer of Amazon. From my point of view, Amazon is the best vendor on the internet.
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.
A good replacement for large LCD monitors.However, sound quality is not that good.Also, the three wires for Audio/Video is sensitive.
Over the years...every time I add a computer or mini, I buy a new one. One or two have eventually worn out, but I just bought a new mini and I logged on to buy another Track track man and saw the reviews...I've read some of the complaints, and the only thing I can think is that maybe the design is bad for people with smallish hands. I have average large male hands and it fits great...all the keys seem to fit perfectly... I use it for everything....it great for games cuz it moves fast and accurately...the comments about the amount of the pressure on the well placed left (thumb) key I find honestly bewildering....so I have to guess that some folks hands are too small for this model...on the other hand, small mice and trackballs tend to cramp mine...
We are using this to send audio/video from our AT&T Uverse box in the living room to a small LCD TV in our kitchen. Probably about 40-50 feet and several walls in between. The sound and video quality are remarkably good. The only interference issue we have had is when we run the microwave (which is only a few feet away from the Terk receiver). We currently have an 802.11b/g wireless LAN and a baby monitor running with it and neither of those seem to interfere at all. Very happy with the purchase - especially the price compared to more expensive systems.
Thank you, TiVo - we are now back in control of our lives. We have been freed from fixed network time slots, commercial breaks, irritating interruptions, etc.There are only a few key shows I watch on a regular basis (Meet the Press, The O'Reilly Factor, The Shield, etc.). Pre-TiVo, I would find myself re-arranging my activities in order to not miss them. Post-TiVo, I live my life and catch these shows when it's convenient for me. Using &quot;season passes&quot; (a TiVo function), I never miss what I want, yet am not a slave to network scheduling. Receive a telephone call during a show? No problem - just pause live (or recorded) television and restart your show when you're through. Want to re-hear something important? No problem - just hit the back key and replay what you want. It's so easy, you'll be amazed how transparent it becomes and wonder how you ever got along without it.TiVo claims that their product will change how you watch TV. They're not kidding. Highest recommendation.
This is simply the best keyboard I have ever used.Big hands? Wrist injury or arthritis? This keyboard is perfect.When I discovered a few years ago how much easier it is to type on an ergonomic keyboard, I set out to find the best one for me. This one was it. I tried Logitch, Fellowes, and a few others I can't remember. Some split, some wave. When I sat down and started typing with this keybaord for the first time, I knew I had found the Mercedes of keyboards.There are a few "problems" which keep it from getting 5 stars from me.1. The space bars do tend to need an extra kick from time to time to get them to depress.2. No backlight.3. No macro buttons for gaming.The spacebar issue can be overcome through use. Once you've used the keyboard enough it will loosen up, and you will also program yourself to subconsciously give it a little more encouragement when you hit it.The lack of a backlight is becoming a killer for me. As my eyes get older I find it more difficult to see the letters on the keyboard. I am not a touch typist, though I can type around 80 error-free wpm while keeping the keys in my peripheral vision. Backlighting would help me to keep track of the keys.Macro buttons...I play games on my computer as well, and macro buttons (like on the Microsoft Sidewinder series) would be welcomed.If you are looking for an exellent general use keyboard, and have any of the issues I noted above, you should get this keyboard. It takes a week or so to really get the hang of the split keyboard, but once you get it, you will find it near impossible to type on a regular keyboard.I have two of these...one for home and one for work.To be completely honest, I just bought the MS Sidewinder X4 to replace the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 at home. I do less typing there now than when I was in grad school, and much less than at work (where my job is writing things all day). The Sidewinder X4 solves all three issues I have with this keyboard...it does however introduce new issues...like wrist allignment and such, but for gaming I just reposition the keyboard as needed.At work? No question...it's Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, and only Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 that will work for me.If only MS would put out a split key ergo keyboard with backlighting, I'd give it 6 stars.
good deal on refurbished set! sounds good, no problem...but arrival of packaging was prett flimsy...in a used thin packing plastic bag...good thing it didn't get damaged enroute! other than that, happy with my product
According to Ritek's site, they are working on getting a full 8X out of Pioneer's DVR-107D and DVR-A07XLA, but they are not there yet. I'm disappointed because I didn't consult their site before buying them and expecting to write at 8X with my Pioneer drive.One would easily assume that a DVD writer, with a big fat 8X on the box (running the latest firmware and software), and media with that same fat 8X on the wrapper would be able to write at 8X, but guess what? Not true!
If you have a Cannon Digital Elph camera, buy this accessory. The belt loop makes it convienent attaching it to your hip. The extra battery is always a good thing to have along after a long day of snapping pictures. The lanyard to me is a waste of time, but others may find it useful.
This cord worked without a hitch. It gives a nice, clear picture; better than the VGA cord does. The length of it can also be nice if your computer isn't too close to your monitor.One thing about it is that it may be a little difficult to turn the thumbscrews, but I seem to have that trouble with other cords as well. Be sure to tighten them on your monitor, as they cord can fall out over time otherwise.
It's just like a new one , have been useing it a lot . thank you. my 310 easyshare is now compleate
Heres the good points-- Sounds better than every other MP3 player (no kidding), no hiss, navigates between folders easily Heres the bad points-- The tiny not backlit screen SUCKS!!! If my $20 watch can have a backlit display, then my $150 MP3 player should have one! Does Phillips think no one will use their product after the sun goes down? I guess I'm supposed to carry a flashlight with me whenever I want to see what song number I'm on? All that stuff about not skipping is false. If you play any MP3 thats 128 kbps or less, then it may not skip, but all my MP3s are 192 or higher, and mine skips all the time. I'll just be walking down the street with it in my coat pocket, and it will skip! I'm beginning to wonder if mine is just broken, because it skips on audio CDs too, so I'm thinking about exchanging it. I bought it because it was the only Mp3 CD-R that could play higher than 128kbps, and I think anything less than 128 sounds like crap, but if ESP only works on 128 Kbps or less tracks, then I might return it. In spite of these two major flaws, I still think its the coolest Mp3 player on the market, and its defintely worth $150. Some people say its not loud enough, but if you have good headhpones, then its fine. (I could hear it over the NYC subway!)
I use this radio while kayaking because of its light weight and small size. It has amazing bass response if you use aftermarket earbuds- the supplied earbuds don't do this radio justice. Battery life is very good and if you call Sangean they will supply you with a glove like fitting case with built in belt clip. I always look for the highest quality in personal electronics and this radio fits the bill.
This is a great product. Connection was quick and picture was perfect. I used this to connect my dell 6000 laptop to my tv using s-video port on both. Earlier I had used s-video on laptop to rca on tv and this s-video to s-video is much better. There are only 4 pins on both sides and it carries good quality signal. I used this to watch a movie on hulu from my laptop to tv and it was great.
I am very pleased with the service of the delivery and the condition of the purchase. I am using the ink as we speak, and it is actually better than what I was using.I am happy with Amazon.com and the people they do business with.
We bought this to put in our attic to kill stink bugs. It seems that they are coming a lot more these days.It seems to work so far. we are happy with this product.I had read a lot of mixed review so we were not too sure of what to expect but so far we really killed a lot of them. Let's hope it continues!If it does not I will update this review. But at this time I am recommending this product.The package arrived damaged so this is why it did not get 5 stars.thanks
Bought this camera for my 82 year old father for Christmas. I knew he needed a camera with image stabilization, to get more pictures that weren't blurry. His previous Canon point-and-shoot took great pictures; however, there were too many that were a little too blurry.This camera is the right size for him to hold onto. It's not the smallest camera, but for his hand size, it seems to work. He's not the type that will use many of the available settings, so he has kept it on Auto. So far, he hasn't taken a picture that wasn't sharp. Although, I do have to remind him to press the shutter button down half-way to focus. Even when he doesn't wait, the pictures come out OK. This camera has a bigger screen for him to compose his pictures, a definite plus.This camera is not the fastest and doesn't have the manual controls as do other cameras. However, for the average picture taker, this is a great camera. And, Amazon's price can't be beat. For anyone needing a basic camera for taking great pictures, this one should be considered.
This is my 2nd FDM0700A model and both have died. The first one died luckily within the first 90 days and Sam's Club replaced for free. The 2nd unit which I bought in October 2005 died in Nov. 2006. I am checking out other ratings and would not buy another one, even if Polaroid offered to discount. The picture quality was also poor. If there were no star rating that's what I would rate this item. POOR POOR POOR!
This little HP printer makes the most unbelievable 4X6 and 5X7 prints on HP's glossy Advanced Photo Paper. I am amazed each time I make a print. I generally work with a large format Epson Stylus Pro 4000 which contains 8 inks. That HP has found a way to get results like this with just three colors, is remarkable. The pictures are tack sharp, the color is accurate, the image is flawless. You feel you are looking at a print done "the old fashioned way" by a quality lab. I like the fact that each time you replace the ink cartridge you are automatically replacing the print heads as they are an integral part of the cartridge itslef. This should make clogging quite rare. I have just gone through my first cartridge and not one problem. As pointed out by others, the per-print price may be a little higher, but it is so much fun and so effortless to use, that the HP A716 is a winner in my book.
one reviewer stated that the headphone jack had a nice red glow, which it does, but that is actually a SPDIF laser output. SPDIF is for digital sound (especially surround) which your dvd player will probably accept, though youll need to buy a fiber optic cable.
I love this tv. The picture quality is excellent. It is a great looking TV and it takes up very little space. Perfect TV for my bedroom. I recently (April 2008) added an HD DVD player in the bedroom and the picture quality is amazing. This tv is only 720p however, it delivers fine picture quality. It also has 2 HDMI ports and a port for a pc. At this time, (June 2008) the main drawback would be that it is not 1080p and it is a 60hz tv. Televisions with 1080p and are also 120hz, are now considered the best.
I had a hard time finding a cable. I lost mine. But this was easy doing business.Thanks.
I chosee this product because reviewers did not complain about installation problems. Installation was, in fact, trouble free. It is also easy to use.
Wow, I have a new found respect for Brother printers. The support site is amazing. This printer has drivers for Windows, OS X and Linux! HP doesn't.The printer is very fast. It makes my old HP 2200 look like a snail.Very easy to set up for Ubuntu, even the network part. Feisty Fawn figured out the printer's IP address before I could tell it what I thought the address was. I'm very impressed with this printer. Wish it did double side printing, but outside of that, it's great. I might get another one. And HP is no longer my first choice for printers.
hello all...... this system lives up to everyone's great reviews and, if you like to fuss around with the sound coming out from your speakers this system is more than anticipated! have fun & enjoy... >>> also, amazon is the only place to purchase for best prices combined with their free shipping on a lot of their inventory... they are also more than appreciated! all the way from hawaii, cdw5
I'm surprised by how good these are considering how inexpensive! Really great value. Adjustable both in the headband and also hinged on the earpieces. The foam is dense enough and looks longer lasting than other cheap headphones I've seen.
This is going to be a quick review. The product setup is easy, your grandma could do it. The sound is good, there is little distortion. The picture quality also responds well to different light conditions. Overall this product is a good value, especially when you buy it when a rebate is offered.
I bought this TV in Dec 2004, so this is the experience after 6 months of living with the unit.To my surprise, the most prominent feature of the TV is Ambilight. It is able to project a soft light from the back of the TV. You can turn it on/off, adjust the brightness, have it dynamically adjust to the color on the screen etc. I thought it was a gimmick, but have come to the conclusion that I cannot live without it. I used to have to find the appropriate light to leave on while watching TV, now it is perfectly installed into the television.I have my unit connected to a surround sound system recently. However, before purchasing the audio, I have been very satisfied with the speakers and sound system already in place. The main reason being that you can connect a sub-woofer to the TV, and there by greatly enhance the sound output. It is able to simulate surround sound using the Virtual Dolby Surround feature.Another pleasant surprise I got was the ease of mounting the TV to the wall. The unit comes with a nice glass stand, but I finally decided to hang it on the wall. It comes with a wall bracket with holes spaced at 16" for standard drywall studs.You can see the picture of my TV under the "custom image" link!People supposedly spent around $100-$200 to buy plasma mounts. Similarly, the TV comes with the DVI-HDMI connector cable. This is the higher end video connection if your DVD or set-top box supports it. Again, the cable cost around $100 if purchased separately.Many of the other cool sounding features are harder to distinguish. Is it sharper? Is it brighter? I don't think many of us can see the difference. All I can say is that the picture quality of the 42PF996 for High-Definition is simply amazing!! Mine is connected to Cable and I can no longer watch non-HD programming.On the negative side, which has nothing to do with this particular model, do be aware of the following. Normal analog programming (non-HD) looks worse than on our old televisions. High Definition TVs magnify the imperfections. It is very painful to watch analog programming. Note that this unit does not have a built-in HD tuner. Which is not a big deal, because most of us get our HD programming from cable or satellite, which provides the tuner. It is useful to have a built-in tuner for 2 reasons. One is that you want to get HD signal over the air with antenna. Secondly, some cable companies can give you a 'card' in place of a cable box if your TV supports it.Lastly, Philips customer service has been disappointing. This is not based on 1 phone call, but rather months of calls to resolve some questions.I am the type that research the TV I buy quite thouroughly before buying, and found it useful to browse through the product manual online before purchasing. As in many other manufacturers, Philips has the manuals online for download: http://www.usasupport.philips.com/productSelector.htmlSo there should be no surprises regarding how many connections you need, what type of A/V available etc.Good luck!
I have used this product before which is why when my husband & I opened our own business we decided to get it. I works great and we are very happy with it!
I loved the feel of this keyboard, but ultimately returned it. After 20+ years of typing by touch I could not get used to the number 6 being on the left side of the board. I can't believe they changed this.
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.
I bought this projector back in 2004... Having a home theater had always been a dream of mine, but I didn't want to fork out unreasonable amounts of money to do so... The main reason I chose this projector was for its lumen rating, and the fact that Best Buy sold it, so I was able to purchase it with my brothers employee discount for under 1000 dollars, keep in mind this was back in 2004...At first, I was dissappointed... I ran a s-video cable straight from my AV Receiver (sony str-de1075) into the projector with dissapointing results... I tried everything, even svideo signal boosters, but the picture was mediocre at best... Then I bought a VGA HD cable for my xbox 360 and plugged it into the unit and was shocked, the picture quality was clearly sharper and much more defined...This led me to believe that using component could possibly give me a decent picture... I bought a DVDO iScan video processor on ebay, and ran the prjector off that unit... I was pleased, the picture wasn't as clear as a CRT, but still very good for a SD signal, especially when watching DVD content...When i really became pleased with this projector was when I bought a Samsung over the air HDTV tuner... I ran a 35 foot Monster HDMI cable thru my ceiling into the projector being fed by the HD tuner, and my jaws dropped... The picture was insanely bright, super sharp, and amazingly accurate in terms or color... This projector really shines when being fed by HD content, so I would encourage anything to invent in this unit if it's purpose will be HD/BD/HD-DVD Content, you simply cannot get much better for the price... I am currently shooting it on a flat white wall, but have a Goo Paint Screen on the way, i'm confident that will make the picture stronger as well...The bulb blew at about 2000 hours, a little dissappointing, but sometimes my theater room got really hot during the summer days (northern california) so i know that was not safe for the bulb... I got a decent deal from projector people, the bulb shipped overnight for 325 out the door, cant complain...All in all, its a great projector... SD content is good with an appropiate signal processor, but HD is where it really shines....
Purchased this card to replace the internal broadcom card on my HP DV9000 laptop which just stopped working. Just followed the quick install guide instructions.1. Install driver from CD2. Insert card when instructed3. Reboot machine and search for wireless network.Works well, even upstairs through brick walls I'm getting over 100Mbs connection.My router is a D-Link DIR-615 running in mixed mode (n & g).My laptop is running Vista 32-bit Sp2.Have noticed that the laptop will not go to sleep but this could be a bios or setting issue that I'll look into.
Gave it a five. Replaced an older 100Mb router. Everything on the net sync'ed right up. Haven't had to call for support, etc. Great speed. Wish it had 8 ports though.
Let me say at the outset that I am an amateur photographer but I decided to buy this camera as a gift to myself from last year's salary bonus after previously owning a Canon 35mm SLR and the digital Canon G2. I wanted a camera that I could use for the next 5 years. I also went ahead and bought the recommended telephoto lens, the external flash and a 1GB flash card. I have been using the camera for about 1 year now and I can say that I'm reasonably satisfied with it. I did read all the reviews about it before purchase so I was aware that it had a 'problem' with under exposed shots when the flash is used at night. I thought I could live with that, as I was told that setting the White Balance (WB) to the appropriate setting would eliminate the underexposure. I have not found that to be the case and this has made me very wary about taking shots with the flash at night. I constantly have to check to see if the shot looks ok before the subjects move away. I think I need some guidance as to how to correct this issue once and for all.One thing which surprised me was the filesize. Being an 8 megapixel camera, the smallest filesize still approaches half a megabyte. Trying to e-mail photos to my friends quickly fills up their inbox and often I have to zip and send files multiple times to send all the required files. The other thing which surprised me was that I had to use the viewfinder to take the pictures. Being an SLR, you can't use the LCD when taking shots. The LCD is used for review only. I was not aware of that having been acustomed to my G2 but that was more my ignorance than a fault of the camera. I would still recommend this camera, I have already done so to one of my close associates who have also gone ahead and bought the camera. I can't afford another camera for sometime to come.
This camera looks great and if you read the instructions correctly you can take great photographs too. It's at its best shooting nature and sunny days. Great detail and fine texture.
These bags are perfect for the job. They are quite solid enough go hold a basket-ful of shredded paper. I was hesitant at first to buy them, because a reviewer described them as flimsly. Not so. Of course, if you try to use them for carrying bowling balls or other really heavy objects, I doubt they'd work. But for their job, they're MORE THAN ADEQUTELY strong.
This item is not as advertised. It requires multitple additional purchases to do anything-such as a docking station. I called niles to purchase the 30 pin cable and they said it was not available and were not helpful at all. They in fact were rude and made no attempt to help in any way. I then called one call and they were equally not helpful. They felt that the description was accurate that it would require additional purchases to be functional. The true cost of this system is more than $300. Now I have to find my own solution. I would not recommend this product or purchasing from either source.
I've been using it for 10 years and love it. Amazone have a very good price. It makes my hair fuller and shine.
This product was ordered weeks ago and finally got an email that said that they no longer stocked this product. So, never delivered.
fast enough and did not find any other problem so it is good and s s s s s s
Despite the current fad for multi-channel audio/video recivers, most people still listen to music with just two speakers and, therefor, only need a two-channel stereo receiver. The Onkyo TX-8511 is a very good stereo receiver with plenty of power -- 100 watts per channel -- good performance specs, and all the features you really need. It's also quite reasonably priced. No matter how much you may be impressed with the cool concept of a multi-channel &quot;home theater&quot; system, if your budget or available space dictate just two speakers why not stick with a good stereo receiver? And this is a very good stereo receiver for the price.
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.
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.
I bought these headphones from Amazon mostly because of the extensive positive reviews. That and at only $5.00, they seemed like a bargain. (Make sure you combine them with an order over $25.00 to get the free shipping. Otherwise with shipping included, they are not worth it). The headphones seem very well made and comfortable. They also seem to have a very clear sound with good stereo separation. My only negative with them is their volume level is quite a bit lower than the output of your source. That is, I had to turn the volume up considerably to hear the headphones at medium volume. When I unplugged the phones, the speakers came on and were extremely loud. Other than the somewhat wimpy volume of them, they seem a worthwhile investment....
wish i could have got it working like others here but i get static. Shame, it's a great design. Tried in 2 different cars and no success.
I have an EVGA 7900GS and the 6-pin connector did not match the socket on the video card. It may be possible to modify the 6-pin to fit, but it looks like it will take quite a while to do this without the proper tools. I would recommend that potential buyers check with their video card supplier first, as this may be a non-standard socket on their part. I have yet to find any indication that this is the case, but there is no other reason for a standard connector to not fit.
This item is not as pictured. It is not an audio cd-rw but a common data cd-rw and will not work in a standalone recorder that requires an audio/music cd-rw.
This being the first widescreen/lcd/big screen tv I have ever bought, all I had to go on was reviews I found on the internet. At the time, I was pretty much a neophyte when it came to tv's this big. But, nevertheless, I liked it and I bought it. (along with the extended warranty, cause just in case). Ok...So, I have had has this TV about 14 months. And, well I absolutely love it. I haven't blown any bulbs or ballasts or switches or anything. I use it for the following: PC Gaming, PS2 and Gamecube, HDTV, VCR and the list goes on. I have never had any problems whatsoever. I have three teenage kids that use it all the time between gaming and internet and scary movies. This TV has been left on overnight on many cases and my useage can best described as more than average. We use it alot. As for all the horror stories I have read, I hope that I do not encounter any myself. In comparison, I also have a 42 in Samsung DLP and while the DLP does have a much better picture. I tend to use my Panasonic more, simply because it is bigger and I can't really tell the difference between the two. And yes I use the HDMI cables for both and I still prefer the Panasonic. Simply Put, I LOVE MY PANANSONIC and when it dies I will replace the bulb and cross my fingers...p.s. I have had many many many people over the house and I have never ever had anyone say anything negative about my TV. Everyone just loves it.
This Zune was purchased as a gift to replace an older version. Person that received it is very happy with the Zune. It was purchased as a Christmas present, it arrived very promptly (earlier than expected).
This router was not easy to install and had to ask assistance from a friend who did have to contact tech support but managed to get it up and working and is doing great now. Love this router and had pretty blue lights :-).
My coworkers and I own 6 of those switches with the same model number but with different Rev numbers. They all completely died within 2 years. Before that they kept loosing Ethernet link.The Gigabit link always falls back to 100 Mbps even when connecting 2 of those switches together. They continuously lost links on all the ports or sometimes on just some. I tried about a dozen of new Cat6 cables still no improvement. They were running hot all the time. Real piece of junk. Netgear Customer support is also as bad as their switches. I went with 2 other brands ( Trendnet and DLink) and bought 5 of them. Trendnet switches are at least half the size of Netgear switches and they are running cold. Dlink are bigger than Netgear. After one month still not a single problem with any of them.
i just love my new canon A570IS and i love the way Amazon always delivers so quickly thanks
Definitely a mistake picking these up. Audio quality is good for the price, but the earbuds WILL NOT stay in my ears. I have determined that this has to do with the fact that I have a pronounced Tragus. If you're perplexed right now search for it on wikipedia. It's the flap of cartilage that hangs over the opening of your ear. If yours is large it will prevent the earbuds from properly fitting in your ear canal and I suggest you find a different pair of headphones.
At first, I was only going to give it 1 star, but then I changed my mind and gave it 2 because it's an okay player...just not the one for me.Wow! Was I the only one who didn't know that the Zune was as big as the old cellular-bag phone? Let me say that it was huge, clunky, big and everything I never wanted in an MP3 player.I have a Zen MicroPhoto 4 GB that has lasted for more than 3 years. I was ready to step up my game and tried the new Zen - Error! - I bought 3 of them and all 3 broke, froze, wouldn't turn back on...you name it. I quickly sent them all back.I figured I'd try the 'well-known' Zune and for the same price of an 8 GB, I'd get 30GB. Well...I kept it for 2 days and then sent it back.Pros: 30 GB! I'd never run out of space for downloadsCool radio feature that shows the songs playingGreat background/wall paperTouch screen like capabilitiesI'm sure it had other cool features that I never got toCons: Huge!! I mean, big like it wouldn't fit into any pocketsCan only buy music from Zune market placeNot compatible w/Windows Media Player 11It was a messOnce my return is cleared, I'm buying the Sony 8 GB and I'll let you know.
Sorry I bought this product because the construction was flimsy.... Playing CDs is fine, but it could not see all of the MP3 files that I had on a CD I burned. (I had no problem playing all of these MP3 files on my computer).
Setup is easy and you will find all you need in the manual.Works over the Internet with wireless laptop and wired desktop.I have laser and photo printer connected through this print server to all my computers without any problems. Does not work with some firewalls though.
I bought this video card about a month ago and it is by far the best purchase I made for my PC. Before, I had a 32 MB Radeon VE and could barely play 3D games. Now, I can pump up the graphics and the game runs smooth. I am running a 1.2 Ghz Athlon and many of the most advanced 3D shooters and games still run very well. If you want to buy this card, don't wait. It will last at least 2 years and is definitely worth the money.
I just purchased this trackball, and I love it. No matter where I place it, it works flawlessly. It is even good for playing games, which I thought it would never be good at. I have recommended this product to all my friends, and some of them have bought it, and they love it also.
i don't think that there is a better security device, at this price, for a small business. This appliance is NOT for amateurs. I've installed a lot of these and they are secure, and reliable, and not prone to failure.
I bought two of these, one for home and one for the office for my Dell laptop. Works like a champ with USB mouse and PS/2 keyboard. In addition to these two, at the office I use the network port and at home the parallel port. Plugging in one cable instead of three plus reducing clutter on my desk are very nice. I did have to download the 2.3 driver from Targus. It worked better than the 2.4 driver that came in the package.
It's made by IBM, what else needs to be said. Don't buy IBM if you want quality, or industry standards.
I saw that many people complained that the product does not recognize some items from the list... as it does it with me sometimes... but the thing is that we ALL have different Accents. it works just like the voice prompt control in you car navigation system, but actually this one works much better, the car one NEVER understands what i say, i'll ask for a nearby banks & it'll display the nearby laundromats LOL... e.i. the smart shopper never picks up the word water when my husband tries to say it, but picks it up when i do, that's because my husband has a NY accent! :) see what i mean :)you can add any item to the list if it doesn't have it, like i had to add Mortadella.over all it is a wonderful product & the magnet back is incredibly strong!! it holds VERY well on the fridge, & yes it won't pick up your voice if there is any high or close by background noise, but that's how all electronics work, unfortunately we have not reached the technology where a machine could filter your voice from other noise.
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.
Easy to figure out, by trial and error: The green one's for the earphones, the pink one for the microphone.
I had this player for years and never stopped working! it was dropped,stepped on, dented to he-- but kept working! looked like someone ran car over it! the only thing after many years was the click got touchy- The only reason i gave it away was, I am sick of earbuds and wanted something w speaker built in- at my job earbuds are not allowed and they bug my ears after awile- i ended up gettin a touch (2 times) both of them the darn home button quit working- so that was no good- 2nd gen is tough well made player! and very nice small size-
Sharp picture on a great tv.Had a few setup problems getting the cable box/dvr to push input to tv. When all else fails, pull the power from all inputs for ten minutes and let them re-boot when the power is restored.I like all the input options (cable, dvr, game consoles, dvd). I no longer have to use external switch boxes to control the input signal to the tv.
these things are truly the art in semi-affordable sound experiences..everyone has really commented above about them so i will not waste your time..here are 2 things to keep in mind though1. you will need an amp/dac or (amp and dac) for these. Powering them off your ipod is probably not gonning to be enough juice. And yes, the quality of that connection will make a big difference. So be prepared to spend at LEAST $300 for something to boost/amplify/convert the signal. (More realistically $1000+ ... but i understand we all have limits)2. Remember your sound quality will only be as good as your recording source. If you have songs from itunes.. you will hear things in the songs that you had no idea were even there (aka problems..). Since itunes compress their songs so much you will hear some deficiency in songs, and in all honestly these might not be the headphones for you. You will want to make sure your recordings are either in FLAC.. or to save space.. MP3 320 kbps or MP3 V0.. Anything lower than that can really make a listening experience poorly.think of these things like a high performance car. After its tune up, special battery, and correct shinning.. nothing will touch it.. But you need to make the effort to hear the difference..
Forget the other cameras. TRV-310 and the TRV-510 are the best ones for today... by far. Don't loose your time looking for other options because no other portable camcorder (in this category) can provide the features and the quality of these cameras. I've played with my TRV-310 for about 10 days and I am really impressive with this camera. This is my fifth camcorder (all 8MM and HI-8) that I have used and this the best camera that I have seen.Some comments...The LCD screen on the 310 is amazing. Certainly the best LCD that I have seen in my life. It is clear, bright, sharp and big... 3.5 inches. The color is truer. It is a real pleasure to play my videotapes in any place with no connection with TVs. This is one of the most important features of this camera and you have to consider that in your analysis. You will use it a lot.The 20X optical zoom is enough and works fine (much better than my old hi-8 camera).The PAUSEs are terrific. It is impossible to avoid the PAUSE key. Try to press the SLOW key and you will get a limpid and crystalline image.I have lots of videos recorded on 8 and hi-8 format. The 310 is capable to play black perfectly any videotape on these formats. This camera is the right choice for everyone that have 8 and hi-8 tapes. Don't loose your time thinking to buy a mini-DV camcorder, you will have much more flexibility using the digital camera that supports your old tapes, with the same quality and flexibility. By the way, the hi-8 tapes are cheaper than the mini-DV tapes.I didn't see notable difference between the regular video and S video hookups to my TV.The included battery in not sufficient and an additional battery is very important.The infrared nightshot works very fine (do you think that is it really important ? ).The 16:9 aspect ratio feature is wonderful At the beginning you don't give so much attention on that, but when you start to use you will love this alternative. If you have a 16:9 aspect ratio television this feature will be fantastic for you. If you are considering to buy this kind of TV (to see your DVDs) this can be a considerable feature to consider.One of the big things and rarely I see comments is the SOUND. The PCM System is fantastic. I connect the camcorder to my receiver system and I was surprised with the quality, clear and powerful sound. There is a huge difference between this PCM AUDIO SYSTEM and the audio system in my old hi-8 camera. Normally, when we study to buy a camcorder we don't invest so much time analyzing the audio, we keep focus on the video system and don't give importance to the audio. I am sure that the AUDIO SYSTEM of this digital camera will surprise you positively. You will feel the big difference if you connect the camera to a pro-logic Dolby surround sound receiver or a digital receiver. If you have a home theater system with Adobe Digital 5:1...THE BAD THING: The missing feature on the 310 is audio dubbing. For this kind of camera this feature will be important and convenient. I would like to record narration or add a sound track on the camera after I've recorded the video. Based on the manual I can do this editing the video on my PC, but until now I didn't try it. So, I really don't know if it will work well...GRAINY VIDEO: I read some comments about to make sure you have plenty of light to avoid a slightly grainy on the video. This is true but not at all. The illumination is not a bid deal... Don't make your decision using this comment as important ! In most of the 95% of the time you will be recording with enough light to make a brilliant and wonderful video.... So, the other 5% of the time you can face poor light and you will have a little bit grainy in your video... And so what ? The important here is that other cameras have the same problem, so it is not a decisive factor for buyers... Don't waste time with these comments...Finally... I made a very deep analysis comparing the TRV-510 and TRV-310, the 310 is probably the good choice because it has the most advanced features with less cost.Repeating a comment that I saw below... The 310 is LIGHT YEARS beyond the other ones...
The CTEK Multi US 3300 12-Volt Smart battery charger works great on my cars auxillary battery. Excellent quality and just the right size.
Agree with the other reviews available here. Keypad is on the small side, and is thin with shallow buttons. This means that you can't use your thumb to type a zero easily (edge/border of the keypad prevents it), and I've generally had to look at the keypad when typing. Not a big deal, as I'm not an accountant, but not great. Appreciate the calculator functionality. Mouse is also small, really requires all 5 fingers to hold it. Mouse battery died within a few uses, so I thought the mouse was crap, but new battery solved that and is holding up well.Bear in mind, I am 5'8" and slender, with appropriately-sized hands, so these items might be really cumbersome for someone with large/long hands. Good products, but certainly room for improvement.
My father in law has this fax machine and when I found out how easy it is to use I had to have one. It was very well priced and I use it only to send out faxes and make copies. Very easy to send faxes and the copies come out excellent!
I tried at first without the manual, and tried to do it all at once and was getting aggrevated. Take your time do it right and youll be done in ten minuts. Check the lights and start from the wall to the router, router to the hub, hub to the pc, then release and renew IP addresses and youll be good as new. I checked the firewall using SHEILDS UP and zonelabs Zone Alarm and it passed with flying colors. (I have a cable modem with an analog dialup and it works great for me). This is a great product for me since I do a lot of labs for my MCSE. Very cool to get beginner exposure to Router type interfaces and play with the routing tables and stuff.
I was mis-led into believing I coul extend my headset and boon to this adapter and all would be fine. Nope. Only audio is converted. Fortunately the cost was little to nothing. But its worth nothing to me so I still lose something.
I found that the box had not been tampered with and the product was new. The instructions were easy to understand and works for the most part. Some tweeking on my part to get the manuel fax to work. The number for tech support is included and will help. Phone works well. Have not used the fax as yet.
Bought these after I bought the phones. Works very well with the Panasonic phones. It is comfortable and light. Sound quality is very good. It sure beats holding the phone on those loooong calls.
This is a great little router. Setup was a bit of a pain, took a couple run through of their software to get the necessary bits to cooperate in order for it to work, but I have a feeling that my roadrunner modem was being picky at the time as well. A little bit disappointed in the range this router has without the antenna, the internal one is NOT powerful enough, I was down to maybe two bars just sitting in the next room of our apartment. But installing the externals takes just a few seconds, and greatly increases the range. Happy with the security features as well, we noticed there were a few IPs binging on our internet before, and now there are none!Overall a fantastic little router for the price.
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
I was very skeptical, but this product is awesome. All the digital channels now come, the ones that said please wait, now never do that. The internet seems a little faster, but it was fast before.
I have many DVD players before (Apex 1100, 2600, Aspire Digital AD-1000, ect..) but no one can play so good looks like this one (from my TV, picture is so clear and nice color), since I have it, I never have picture's problem that I had before with others DVD players . Malata 806 a cheaper DVD player and an execellent quality,I love it!
I bought one of these after reading numerous rave reviews and I must say that I have to agree with every single one. The ONLY issue with it is the suction cup mount that comes with it, however, the tripod car stand is fantastic and really a must purchase if you're getting this.It has every feature that I could possibly need and I just got to use it while traveling to a new city for the first time just a couple weeks. It completely changes travelling. One of the great things was bringing it up to the hotel room to plot where we were going. Plus, not having to rely on shuttles and taxis since we already knew where we were going and could use the Streetpilot to locate parking garages was fantastic.Since I've had this thing, 2 family members and 1 other friend of mine have purchased them as well (and I've only had it for about 2 months). My Dad actually started singing "I want a Garmin, I want a Garmin" on our way back from a trip before Christmas. I've never seen him like that over ANYTHING before.
in your list of printers where this product can be used, you forgot the HP 722C Deskjet
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 do like this set, although I can't get a reading from the portable one when I am inside my metal building. I have to go outside of it for the reading..
I bought this to monitor my babysitter and the picture was very grainy and difficult to see. I didn't use it and would not recommend it for this use.
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 charger works great. Happy so far. Amazon has a great value for this one.Quick delivery Thank You
I bought my iPod in December and I have no regrets, even though they just announced a 10GB version. 5GB can hold around 1,000 songs, and using iTunes to manage your play lists, there's no reason why you can't make this work for you. For instance, around Christmas time, I downloaded a lot of Christmas music onto it, but once the season was over, I just removed that playlist. Does this mean I have to redigitize the music next Christmas? Nope, it's still stored on my hard drive ready for me when I want it again.The simple controls and backlight lend itself to ease of use. I use my iPod most in the car and feel I can manipulate the controls without being distracted from driving. It also doubles as a hard drive, but I haven't had a need for this feature as yet.My only suggestions for improvements are:* A completely stainless-steel case...the plastic does scratch.* A case (available from third-party vendors), hard to find though.* A power adapter for the car. This is where I use mine most and it would be ideal to have it plugged in while I do.
UPDATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013I recently started using this mouse with a Mac and some of the forward/back keys on the trackpad aren't working how they normally do on a PC. When I click the "page back" button...if I have the mouse over an active link, it opens that link in a new tab. I tried messing with the Mac mouse settings but that was of no help. Kinda bummed that I can't get it to work but it could just be me forgetting a critical step or maybe just time to get a new mouse. Still loving this trackman!My thumb gets stuck when using a regular mouse so I thought I'd try my luck with a trackman mouse. I now own two of these. The first one I purchased about 5 years ago, the second around 2 years ago (to use at work). Not good for gaming (I am told) but I like that I am able to go back/forward a page with one click, do click lock scroll and rapid mouse movement. I find it allows me to navigate on a computer faster. It's also great that it's wireless and I don't need to replace the batteries often.
PC1: Windows 2000, PC2: Windows XP ProK: Logitech Ultra-Flat Keyboard, V: Sony SDM-S71 LCD, M: Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless MouseAt first I wasn't too pleased with the F1DK102U, and certainly after reading the reviews here and elsewhere identifying problems which I had begun to experience - keys getting stuck so that they continuously repeat, left arrow for instance, KVM getting stuck on one PC with both LEDS lit up on unit so that it always switches away from the other running PC after a couple of seconds, no hotkey just the stupid KVM.EXE systray icon to click - I wasn't too thrilled with my new purchase.Then I found a solution to the hotkey problem - whack ScrollLock 4 times in quick succession and it switches!!!! The original poster said 6 times, but 4 seems to work for me - so now I've ditched the KVM.EXE software and systray icon. Why Belkin did not put that in the user manual, it s a deal breaker for many! Maybe it doesn't work for all OS/keybd/mouse combinations.The stuck key problem simply requires that you switch away from the affected PC, wait 5 secs for the keyboard to disconnect, then switch back and once the keyboard re-connects, the behaviour has stopped.Finally the staying on one PC problem can be solved by powering down the KVM unit for a minute - disconnect both USB leads from each PC. But it only happened once to me.Added to the fact that in spite of what Logitech says, the Logitech SetPoint mouse software can detect my mouse, so that all the extra buttons & functions on the MX1000 work, which was not the case with my old PS2 KVM, I'm now more than satisfied with the F1DK102U!As well, another poster pointed out that plugging the keyboard & mouse into a small USB hub connected to one port on the KVM frees up the other USB port for a printer!! I'm typing this with one USB port free, I'll try the printer later.
While it's no Microsoft Trackball Explorer, it does an admirable job. Eight buttons really make this device gamer-friendly.Naturally, I'd change a few things: I'd place the wheel in a place accessible by the thumb, and I'd make the buttons a little larger. I would also add another button below the right-click button. Having said all that, I'm still happy with the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman.
I just opened up the iRiver package today, and was quite unhappy to see conventional headphones instead of the earbud headphones iRiver and Amazon both promise on their respective websites. Unclear whether I will be able to get these replaced free of charge or not, so buyer beware on this item. 1 star until this issue is resolved.
The volume from the headphone jack was too low. I had to turn the computer volume to full and then it was still not loud enough for me.
I'm a die-hard Canon man. I've had several different models over the years and the quality of craftsmanship and photos can't be beat! I love this camera. I love the video option with sound, I love the fast turn-on time, I love the very low lag time in shudder speed, I love it all!
I bought this camera and easyshare printer dock a couple months ago for my sister as she is not tech savvy and does not have a computer or printer to print pictures. I thought the combination camera/printer would be good for her. It was terrific! I tried it out before I gave it to her and was surprised at how good it was. I own a minolta dimage xt which I simply loved until I tried out this kodak CX7330. It was so simple to use and the printer produces better pictures with a gloss protection unlike my canon printer, which I also loved. I like taking photos in sepia tone and the kodak takes sepia photos far better than my minolta XT. So now I think I will buy a kodak for myself.
While this product DOES charge my Droid Razr is does so at an amperage/charging rate at older phones not equipped for 1+amp chargers. It DOES, for the most part, work consistently but occasionally needs a tap to get seated correctly.All in all, it does what it's designed to do but due to poor construction quality and low amp rating does so less effectively than other, higher quality & amp chargers listed only a few $$ more.
I enjoy this product eliminating all the cables and allowing easy adjustment of volume and other features. However, be prepared to change the batteries very often! It is probably a good idea to work with rechargeables.
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.
This charger works great and is so simple to install. I ended up ordering three more. Nothing to think about, just do it.
I purchased two of these PDA's less than two weeks ago, and both are officially dead. Neither will charge, despite different types of resets, replacement units, horrible customer service, etc. From my experience with Palm and the forums hosted on their own site, many many people have had issues very similar to this. There is talk of filing a class action suit. Buyer beware!
Got this as a present for my daughter and son-in-law. They had surround sound with 4 Infinity speakers, but no center speaker or sub-woofer. Got this to give them an Infinity center speaker. It performs well, is a decent match to the other Infinity speakers and the kids are pleased, which is what's important.(Now for the sub-woofer . . . actually I'm not brave enough to get them a sub-woofer without consulting my daughter, who may not want her living room rattled and her 2 young children frightened.)
It's a good flash drive, but I bought it specifically to use with a computer running Windows 98SE. I downloaded the necessary driver and when it still didn't work, got in touch with memorex, who told me that it was NOT compatible with Windows 98SE.
I was a bit hesitant in purchasing a refurbished iPod, but after my own died I had no real option (newer models don't link to the Alpine iDA-X100 in my truck).The unit I received (and I received it faster than the estimated delivery date) was exactly as advertised. There is some scuffing on the silver back, but appeared to be from a previous user who may not have used a case. Since I use a case, I won't ever see it. The screen is clean and clear and shows just a few small scratches -- only noticeable because I was looking for them. The rest of the iPod is clean. The click wheel functions normally but the center button (although working) seems to be slightly depressed whereas my dead iPod it is more flush to the click wheel. Again, a non-issue for me.The unit came with sync cable and ear buds and a nice little note about the care/cleaning/maintenance that was performed on it to bring it to "refurbished" status.The unit easily connected to my iTunes and was able to sync music, movies and podcasts.Playback works as expected although I'm finding that the center button is not quite lined up correctly (thus it not being flush with the click wheel). It is a bit annoying, but tolerable.Overall, I the unit I received is as advertised and it works as I expect a refurbished iPod would work.Well done, Ocean Reef.
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!!!
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 love it. I had been looking for one at the right price for quite some time and found this one on Amazon. It works for me and is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
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.
Love this case. If you have a small i pod nano This is the best case for it. it comes in different parts and you can just use the sleeve to protect it while you listen to it or you can clip the other piece on for transport. It's very well made and has a neat magnetic flap on one end and a snap on the other..also comes with extra snaps and two different casings; one with a belt clip and one without so you just use the snaps to change out which one you want to use. It's a great little case.
I purchased this ram to expand my Dell XPS from 2 to 6 gigs, seeing as Vista tends to be a bit of a power hog. At first, my system would not boot up at all after I installed this ram. I then ran memory tests on both of them, and one of the sticks was bad. I returned them for a new pair, and they worked without flaw. This would be a 5 star item in my book had I not had to deal with the initial defective product, but I could not be happier with what I have now.
Quite simply these headphones are the very best I have found for the price. I have tried several types of ear buds and they always end up hurting my ears. I tried other small headphones but the all sounded like crap until I found these. To me they sound like $50 headphones for less than $5. I ordered 2 extra pairs just in case I lose or break one of the pairs I ordered the first time. You simply can't go wrong with these. And no I do NOT work for panasonic.
All that could be expected of a Targus bag. Strong, with sufficient pockets to carry all that you require when on the go. Would recommend. This is the third Targus bag, and satisfied with each one of them.Don't make mistake of having shipped in America, then forwarded to Britain. Postage almost as much as the bag. Still worth it
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.
This product works as advertised. It is easy to use, and you don't really even need to read the manual. One of the surprises as I checked out different pieces of electronics is that the cable box from Motorola consumes the same power regardless of its on-off state. Now, I always unplug the cable box when I am not watching TV. Great product!
I have had these front side mains for a while in my home theater. I have recently upgraded my system to all Bic America DV speakers. I upgraded one set at a time.These are the last of the Sony SS speakers to be replaced. The reason is these are flat out great speakers.While I gave a not so flattering for the Sony SS-CN5000 center speaker, these really DO shine when coupled with a capable subwoofer (see my other reviews on the Bic V-1220 sub). The only reason I am replacing them is they fell a BIT short when used with our new Bic America DV-CN62CLRS center channel speaker. But only bit...The highs are nice, not brittle, but more "natural" sounding. Lows are not great, but these speakers are truly bookshelf speakers. Mids sound fantastic.If you are are assembling a budget home theater, then get two sets of these for your fronts and rears, then spend your money on a decent center channel and subwoofer.You can't really go wrong on these speakers!! Two Thumbs Up!!
Don't buy if you plan on scanning documents. The (ADF) automatic document feeder failed after scanning less than 25 sheets. Tried cleaning rollers etc. contacted tech support no help, no repair documentation available and customers unable to buy spare parts. Poor design, cheaply made. The rest of printer ok. Would not buy again.If you buy get insurance as you will need to get a replacement if it fails like mine did.
This thermometer is a great value for the backyard BBQ. It allows constant monitoring of the temperature at the grill top as well as in the center of a piece of meat. It was shipped promptly and arrived in perfect condition. There are separate meat and grill probes. Both were calibrated in boiling water as well as against a lab quality instant read thermometer. The grill probe was within 2 degrees of the standard and the meat probe read 3 degrees on the high side. In use, the probes each have a wire about 3 feet long which needs to exit the cooking chamber and attach to the transmitter. This transmitter is secured outside the BBQ. The receiver can be transported up to 100 ft away from the transmitter and gives a constant readout from the two probes. The receiver can be programmed to give a signal if temperatures get too high or too low. The only things to watch for are to not allow the probes to get wet at their junction with their wire leads, and the wires must exit the BBQ without being pinched or crushed. I used the smoke vent holes. I am completely satisfied with the results, and the relatively modest price makes this a great value. One other thing, the grill probe reads to around 400 degrees before overload, so you don't use it right down on the heat source. It is most useful in a lower temperature setting.
It installs easily and holds the unit very securely, but is easy to take back off. On with the geocaching!
i got these speakers to replace my blown out speakers in the front of my car they installed great and easy and they have really great sound not for bass but you really dont want bass in the front you want it in the back they are really great for the money
Consumer network switches are commodity items now and while any brand should be fine, this one has been working great for me for over a month. I purchased 2 for my home network and all my computers (w/ gigabit NICs) are working flawlessly at high speed.
The bci-6 series from Rhinotek which is compatable for the canon bci-6 cartridges worked in my printer better than the canon bci-6 that I was previously using. the quality was good without any changes by my part, after tweaking the printing properties for my printer and changing the way that the color printed, it became a fantastic cartridge set.
I would strongly recommened against buying this product.Some of the many things wrong with it:The player brags that you can fit 8+ hours of MP3s, or 16+ WMAs. Standard WMAs are larger files than MP3s. They use up significantly more space space in memory and therefore allow fewer hours, not magically double somehow.I quote 512MB in my review title because the actual file space free is about 485MB.The player has a tendency to shuffle songs in memory. I don't mean the shuffle feature simply turns itself on, no it simply saves the songs out of the order you specified. Which is okay (though annoying) for some music, but if you are trying to put soundtracks on (for example... the musical Wicked..) it's very annoying when the songs are forcibly in the wrong order. Deleting and readding the files several (3 to 4) times corrects the problem.The player brags about easy file adding, how you can simply drag and drop to instantly add to the player. Not so much. Instead you have to work through either RealPlayer or Windows Media player (neither of which are very agreeable) to get the files to add. Then once they are added you can't do anything to modify them (as you would be able to if it were truly a simple drag and drop system), so when there are glitches (incorrect order for example) they are impossible to fix without deleting all the files and trying again.And finally (this is the problem that made me put the player back in it's packaging 6 hours after purchasing it) when I ripped and added music from one of my legally purchased CDs I got an error because apparently I had put protected music on the player, and it could therefore not play it. My reaction, "fine whatever, it doesn't have to be there." However, when I tried to delete the files, the player refused. Insisting that these were protected files that could not possibly be modified or removed. 44.8 MB out of the already minimal "512MB." That is approximately 9% of the advertised capacity of the player.Save yourself the trouble of returning it, and do not purchase this product. I will be returning mine in the morning.
I was deciding between the Panasonic 4623S and the Sony SLV-N700 and I bought both to do a side-by-side comparison. The Sony model is more expensive but it has more features such as VCR+, Quasi SVHS playback and a handy replay button. Rewinding speed is extremely fast, and I prefer Sony&iexcl;s on-screen display better. For example, after you press the rewind button, the Panasonic model doesn&iexcl;t display the time counter right away; it takes a few seconds for it to show up, making it difficult to search video just a few minutes prior. Programming is equally easy on both, but only Sony has VCR+. In terms of video quality, the Sony model records and plays with superior video quality in both SP and EP mode, but the difference is not huge. This is the only two recording mode available in the Sony model vs. Panasonic&iexcl;s SP, LP and SLP mode. Buttons on both remote controls are tiny; Panasonic&iexcl;s remote is illuminated but only on 4 navagation buttons. Sony&iexcl;s model has a glow in the dark remote on every buttons, but some markings are not directly printed on the buttons, rendering it meaningless to have blank buttons that glow at night. Panasonic features commercial advance (CA), which is different from commercial skip from other manufacturers. After recordings, Panasonic will rewind the tape to mark commercials. During play back, it&iexcl;ll automatically fast forward without having to touch the remote. It works almost all the time but sometimes it&iexcl;ll miss a commercial, depending on the program and signal. The down side of CA is that it takes 15 mins to mark a 2-hr recording. Sony&iexcl;s commercial skip only fast forward 30 sec per key press. Overall, Sony&iexcl;s quality and feature wins out, but I decide to return it and keep the Panasonic, mainly because of the commercial advance feature. For those who care, the Sony is made in China and the Panasonic is made in Indonesia.
I had a older version of this headphone that had the angle plug on it.And they lasted for 3 years. These new ones have a straight plug and lasted only 2 weeks before i had to replace them. If they go back to the angle plug i will buy these again. If you look at the photo you see the angle plug they changed it to a straight plug.
It worked great for a year or so, but when I done the required firmware upgrade, all I was left with was a white paperweight.
I tried to install at my house with only 20 feet range but I was getting static noise. Only way I could make it work was by disconnecting our 2.4GHz cordless telephone (Panasonic) unit. I tried to contact the customer service but nobody are answering the phone. I was on hold for 30 minutes twice and it was answered by a voice mailbox.
Belkin makes a great USB 2.0 cable to connect computer hardware together for the ultimate computer experience! The cord is cheap, backward compatible and it does the job very reliably.I recently purchased a new printer and used this product after having used it to hook up for old printer to my current computer. The cable made hardware recognition and setup remarkably easy as data was transmitted incredibly fast between the printer and the computer.Hey, I'm no computer technician expert who can speak in fancy "computerese" terms; but when people say this USB 2.0 cable does the job and more they truly must mean it. I have no complaints about this cable.I highly recommend this product by Belkin for people who need a USB cable. It sure is inexpensive; and you get great quality and value for your buck.Get one today if you need it--you won't be disappointed.
Tried many other models of garmin and this one is more than what you need in functionality. Tried the models with MP3 players, not worth the sound quality. I tried the handsfree blue tooth also sound quality horrible. Basic features and that's really what you need. If you want something else, like MP3 or bluetooth buy it, just not with a GPS.
OK. So no USB cable is included. I bought this as a backup printer so I just used the USB from the unit that's in the shop. If I hadn't had one, I may have just purchased the Z615 to save myself a trip to the store.As for there not being a black ink cartridge, this doesn't mean the color cartidge doesn't print black. It does. The purpose of the separate black ink cartridge, according to the manual, is to have the option of printing entirely in gray scale, thereby saving your color ink. I find that a refreshing way of thinking, rather than annoying. Since the color cartridge runs about $18, this is also one of the most economical I've come across.The printer was ridiculously easy to set up. Plug the power cord into your power strip, the USB cable into the printer, then into the computer, install the cartridge, load the paper, install the driver software and you're off to the races. You don't even have to reboot your computer after the software's installed.You also get a rather neat pop up box during the printing process that "speaks" to you ("printing has started", "printing has ended", etc), shows you what percentage of your print job is completed as you go along, plus gives you an ink level read out. With my Canon S9000 (which I also love, by the way), I had to go into a separate maintenance window to see how my ink levels were doing.The Z611 isn't particularly fast but it's pretty quiet and gets the job done in a reasonable amount of time. I haven't tried printing photo-quality items yet so am curious how the quality will be.In all, I'm pleased with it.
To think that I had such visions that I would be totally stylin' with this amazing boombox, impressing all the ladies and, yes, striking fear into the hearts of my foes. The more fool I. The only reaction I should get for buying this would be uproarious mocking laughter.This is the single worst major consumer product I've bought in my life. It is a masterpiece of staggeringly incompetent design. I can't really fathom how this ever mustered any sort of internal review, because it is so hideously flawed that even the greatest of simpletons could point out its numerous shortcomings.The power cord comes in two sections that you have to hook together. WHY? There's a strange purposeless horizontal bar in the back that gets in the way of everything. WHY? The antenna unit, instead of being built-in, has to be plugged into the top of the box, but the mounting prongs are about 1/16th of an inch high, and consequently the antenna is almost constantly flinging itself away to precious freedom and falling to the floor. WHY? And most importantly--good luck actually connecting to the service. I tried it in several different indoor locations and failed to synch up with Sirius at any of them. WHY?For those keeping score at home, that's four WHYs, and I'll add a fifth: WHY did I buy this?
I bought these for my father to use with his iPod, and we're both very happy with them. Comfortable, very full sound -- not tinny like a lot of small/cheap headphones. Entirely satisfactory. I ordered them at the same time as also buying a pair of Sennheiser PX100's, which are a tad nicer, but were also $30+ more.
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.
I am satisfied with this DVD recorder and only wish that I had the technical skills to operate it to its fullest. My limited understanding of the differences of formats shouldn't reflect upon the device.I do wish it would load more quickly, but the quality of recording is excellent. I don't have HD so I cannot comment on that aspect. But, all in all the unit is exactly as described and I am happy to be able to record from right off the air and the set up for timed recording is simple enough even for me.
Being a photo enthusiast, I didn't want to get a digital camera at first, but since I'm also a long-time web user, the process of shooting a whole roll of film, waiting to get my film developed, picking up the photos, scanning them into my computer, and resizing the images were a bit time-consuming. I wanted a camera that was compact, took good photos and easy to adjust the settings, and I'd say that the Nikon CoolPix 880 comes pretty close.After using a manual camera for years, this took a little getting used to. There are many features on this camera, including pre-set &quot;scenes&quot; that adjust light/color/speed for those who just want to point-and-shoot and not worry about the settings - I took this camera on a trip to Mammoth Mountains and took GREAT photos in the snow (There's a scene for &quot;snow/beach&quot;). Also, I used the &quot;Indoor/Party&quot; scene and the photos came out GREAT. Another great thing about this camera is its size. Unlike most digital cameras out there, it fits in the palm of your hand and feels very natural to hold while taking pictures. The pictures are sharp with great detail and vibrant colors.My favorite thing about digital photography is INSTANT GRATIFICATION! No more wasting rolls of film - you see what a photo looks like right after you take it, and if you don't like it, hit delete! No more waiting at the photolab, and best of all, total customization! The USB lets you download the photos in a flash, and with my trusty photo software, I can adjust colors, change brightness and contrast, and even air-brush out an imperfection or two ;-) and you don't need a fancy color printer to print out great photos - I've been using my Epson printer and using glossy photo paper - output looks terrific. You can hardly tell that it was produced at home.Now the cons: The CoolPix 880 comes with a 8MG compact flash card, if you are taking photos for only web use, you can fit as much as 90 pics. If you're going to take higher-rez pictures for printing, you'll definitely need to shell out for a bigger card. Another common problem with many cameras is battery life - they eat batteries like crazy. For the planet's sake, don't buy disposable batteries! Unfortunately, the CoolPix does not come with a battery charger, so you'll have to pay [more] for the charger. With normal use, the battery will last about 2 hours, so you'll need to buy another battery and have it charged and ready to go.This camera is perfect for those who want to invest a little more for a digital camera that takes great pictures with no fuss. Highly recommended!
We took the case to the Barrier Reef for 6 snorkeling trips. The camera worked wonderfully. There was no leakage, fog during all 6 uses. The only thing is that since it was bright outside, there was a lot of glare and made it hard to see the LCD screen, but that is more of a camera issue than the case.I would recommend this product over any disposable underwater camera. Worth every penny!
Very good case. Well buildFeels solid and can accommodate lots of stuff.Wish it had a place for a water bottle as well :p
I am writing a review regarding the SONY KDL-46XBR3 to explain some of the confusion regarding this SONY KDL-46XBR3 and the SONY KDL-46XBR2 and what the differance is between the two models. I have done extensive research on both models and contacted SONY on numerous occasions to find out what was really the differance. The only differance between this SONY KDL-46XBR3 and the SONY KDL-46XBR2 is that the SONY KDL-46XBR3 has a beautiful piano black bezel (bezel is outer part of the TV) which you can not change. The SONY KDL-46XBR2 has a silver bezel and gives you the option to change the color or the bezels to match your home or style. The color of the bezels are arctic white, pacific blue, velvet black, scarlet red, and sienna brown all which sell for about $299.99 each. Another confusion is that the XBR3 comes with a 18 month warranty while the XBR2 comes only with a 12 month warranty. When I got my SONY KDL-46XBR3 the paperwork stated it had a 12 month warranty. I contacted SONY to find out what was going on and it was then that I was informed that it was incorrect paperwork included. The warranty period is actually 18 months and covers parts, labor, and in-home service only on the SONY KDL-46XBR3. The SONY KDL-46XBR2 has only a 12 month warranty. Why SONY did this on a TV that is almost the exact same I have no idea. Other than that the XBR2 and XBR3 are the exact same. I researched for months before I decided to buy a tv. I looked at the plasmas and almost went with one till a sales rep informed me about the new soon to be released 1080p Tvs. She explained most of the Plasmas today could only display 720p versus the new 1080p format. I then decided to wait a few more months and I researched this SONY and a Samsung 4696 model. After all my research and actually being able to compare the 2 in a store side by side I decided to go with the better picture quality of the SONY. I can truly say I could not be happier. This SONY KDL-46XBR3 is one amazing TV. I purchased the TV from Crutchfield and I have to say I could not be more pleased. I also bought the fairly inexpensive TERK indoor antenna for about $39.99. When I connected it in to the tv, and the Tv finished its auto programming I was able to not only get about 10 HD channels. I received the amazing Discovery HD and ESPNHD through my cable connection, and also a number of digital music channels which I did not expect. I got over 100 digital cable/music channels and over 80 analog channels with my cable and antenna conncection. That was a great surprise and if you want to just listen to the music you have the option of turning the picture off and just listen to sound. I like the favorite channel option which lets you save 16 of your favorite channels (including the music ones) and it lets you save both the cable and antenna ones so you don't have to toggle back between the cable and antenna option. The guide button is also another great feature as it gives you show time, time remaining, description of the show (if available by channel)and it lets you know if your show is in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or even 1080p. I connected a Samsung Blu-ray player and WOW! It is an amazing picture just like looking through a window! The ony thing I can complain about is that this tv does not have pip (picture and picture). I feel for the price Sony should have included pip, otherwise it is a great TV. Now many people have asked about the glass around the TV and if it causes a glare with some lighting situations. I think many people think the glass is over the entire TV (like a plasma or tube tv) and it is not. There is only about 1 inch of glass and it is only around the entire edge of the tv and is lined with some type of silver color edging. The glass is so minimal that it does NOT really create a glare, and believe me I have a lot of light(s) in the room my TV is in. I am not sure if SONY used some kind of anti-reflective coating over the glass or what but it really does not create a glare and that really surprised me. Now what does create a minimal glare is the shiny piano black around the screen, but nothing bad at all. When you see the amazing picture quality of this tv you really don't seem to mind those small things.After researching and finding little information on this TV I am posting as much information as I possible can to help others make a more infomed decision on this purchase.(Below is a more in depth review courtesy of Crutchfield.)So much is changing with today's TVs -- shape, size, display technology -- that it's nice you can still count on some things, like Sony's "XBR" badge. The BRAVIA XBR line represents Sony's finest LCD TVs ever, with picture quality that's simply stunning. The features and performance of the 46" KDL-46XBR3 are identical to the KDL-46XBR2 -- the only difference is the XBR3's gloss-black cabinet, which looks extra stylish encased in Sony's clear "floating glass" case.The big performance story for the KDL-46XBR3 is "Full HD 1080" screen resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). It provides about twice as many pixels as you get with typical 40" LCDs. That higher resolution gives images lifelike clarity, detail, and texture -- it's like looking through a window. Colors look strikingly natural, too, thanks to Sony's "wide color gamut" backlight, which reproduces a much wider range of colors.You'll want to feed this thoroughbred as much high-quality material as possible, like DVD movies and HDTV programs. But realistically, you'll probably still be watching some regular (non-HD) programs for a while yet. That's when you'll really appreciate the KDL-46XBR3's advanced video processing. The latest version of Sony's DRC (Digital Reality Creation) circuitry has twice the processing power of earlier versions. Until now, DRC could only process interlaced video signals, but this version can upconvert both interlaced and progressive video, giving images a smoother, more solid look. Native 1080p signals (like those from Sony's Blu-ray Disc player) are displayed directly, without any processing.The future-ready set of audio/video connections is heavy on HD-compatible connections, including two component video and three digital HDMI for your most advanced video gear. The natural ruggedness of LCD panels helps the KDL-46XBR3 excel as a total entertainment display. Connect your PC and/or video game console and work or play for hours if you like -- LCDs are immune to screen burn-in.Details:high-definition TV -- receives and decodes digital standard-definition and HDTV signals from over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required)S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) LCD panel for improved off-axis viewingwidescreen 16:9 aspect ratio1920 x 1080 pixelsultra-fast pixel response time (8 milliseconds)1300:1 contrast ratio (7000:1 dynamic)178(H) x 178(V) viewing angleadjustable Wide Color Gamut fluorescent backlight for more accurate colorsBRAVIA Engine(tm) Pro digital video processingadjustable DRC MultiFunction v2.5 (upconverts video signals to 1080p)built-in stereo speakers (11 watts x 2)multibrand remote controlpicture settings memory for each video input8 A/V inputs, including:* 3 composite video (2 rear, 1 side)* 1 S-video* 2 component video (accepts 1080i/720p/480p/480i signals)* 3 HDMI digital audio/video inputs (2 rear, 1 side) -- accepts signals up to 1080pPC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)2 RF inputs for antenna/cable signalsoptical digital audio output for Dolby DigitalEnergy Star compliantdetachable stand (stand "footprint" is 19-5/8"W x 12-5/8"D)wall-mountable (bracket not included)49-5/8"W x 28-7/8"H x 5"D (31-3/8"H x 12-5/8"D on stand)weight: 79.4 lbs. (without stand)warranty: 18 months parts & labor -- in-home serviceWHAT'S INCLUDED in the Manufacturer's Box?Download Owner's Manual46" LCD projection TVRM-YD013 wireless remote control2 "AA" batteries8' Power cord5' RGB cable (D-Sub 15)9.75' Coax cable with screw-on F-connectors on each endNylon support strap with mounting screw and mounting boltPlastic wire management bracketOperating Instructions (English)Operating Instructions (French)Operating Instructions (Spanish)Quick Setup Guide (English)Quick Setup Guide (French)Quick Setup Guide (Spanish)Installing TV on wall instructions (English/French/Spanish)US Warranty informationCanadian Warranty informationOn-line Product Registration sheetStatement about licensed software used (English)Statement about licensed software used (French)Warranty Card (Spanish)FEATURESOverview: The Sony BRAVIA KDL-V46XBR3 and KDL-V46XBR2 is a 46" diagonal LCD flat panel HDTV that features a Live Color Creation backlight system, TruSurround XT audio technology and digital audio enhancement amplification to provide you with a dynamic picture and sound quality experience.Full HD 1080: There are a lot of ways to define high-definition but Sony BRAVIA Full HD means you're getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer. With Sony BRAVIA XBR HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs.1920 x 1080 Panel Resolution: When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920x1080 display panels; BRAVIA XBR televisions have them. Full HD 1920x1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc player. And working with BRAVIA Engine PRO everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p for a picture so real it's like you're actually there.Bravia Engine PRO Full Digital Video Processor: Sony improved on the great benefits of the BRAVIA Engine by adding a picture quality enhancement circuit called Digital Reality Creation Multi-function v2.5. DRC-MFv2.5 now has the added ability to process interlace and progressive video signals and because it has twice the processing power of previous DRC-MF circuits, it can do its processing and output them to 1080p. (Native 1080p input signals are not processed through DRC-MFv2.5.) Add to this the crisp details, outstanding contrast, eye popping colors, and dramatically reduced digital artifacts that DRC-MF circuitry is known for. And the best part of all is that DRC-MFv2.5 is user adjustable according to the video source. All of this helps define the reason why people want Sony TVs to begin with-unparalleled picture quality.Live Color Creation System (featuring WCG-CCFL backlighting system): Sony's Live Color Creation System not only pushes resolution to the limit but also brings color reproduction to new heights. Live Color Creation achieves precise and wide color reproduction using a combination of advanced chroma signal processing algorithms along with a specially developed WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - Cold Cathode Florescent Light). The results have to be seen to be believed. Deep blue levels along with a natural, broad range of greens deliver vibrant colors throughout any scene.7th Generation Sony LCD Panel: The Sony TV uses a 7th generation Sony LCD panel for truly matchless image quality and performance. This panel is produced efficiently from glass to a create large, high quality panel. The PVA high definition display (1,920 x 1080) that is used offers an astounding 178 degree viewing angle, very fast response times and a spectacular contrast ratio.High Contrast Ratio: Sony uses a dynamic backlighting system called ACE (Advanced Contrast Enhancement) on BRAVIA TVs. ACE automatically senses the APL (Average Picture Level) of the video signal and adjusts the intensity of the backlight for improved contrast. VESA test and measurement methods are applied yielding a contrast ratio of 7000:1. This number represents the widest possible ratio between black and white contrast levels. Sony also measures their BRAVIA televisions with a more stringent method that measures the amount of black and white levels that can appear on the screen at the same time. This method yields a more real world measurement of 1300:1.CineMotion: This Technology along with the reverse 3-2 pull-down technology provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film.Integrated HDTV: This feature allows you to watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs.ATSC Integrated Tuner: This tuner allows the reception of local, off-air digital broadcasts providing the viewing of free, true high-definition network programming without the addition of a set top box or a monthly fee.HDMI: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between the TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio.PC Input: The PC input (HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA S-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.VESA: The TV uses VESA compliant mounting holes to add an optional wall-bracket to hang the television on the wall. The TV is VESA 400 x 200 compatible.Wide Screen Mode: This mode allows you to watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). There are five settings to choose from.Wide Zoom: fills screen with minimum distortionNormal: displays 4:3 picture in original size when original source is 4:3.Full: enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3; also use this mode when the original source is 16:9 to display the 16:9 picture in its original sizeZoom: enlarges the original picture without distorting the aspect ratioAuto: screen automatically changes to the screen mode that is best for the current programPicture Mode: The TV features Three Picture Modes to customize your picture viewing.Vivid: This mode enhances the picture contrast and sharpness.Standard: The Standard mode is recommended for your home entrainment use. (default setting)Custom: This mode allows you to store your preferred settings from the following.Backlight: adjust to brighten or darken the backlightPicture: adjust to increase or decrease picture contrastBrightness: adjust to brighten or darken pictureColor: adjust to increase or decrease color intensityLive Color: makes colors more vividHue: adjust to increase or decrease the green tonesSharpness: adjust to sharpen or soften the pictureGama: adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the pictureBlack Corrector: enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrastAdvanced Contrast Enhancer: automatically optimize the contrast; effective for dark images scenes because it will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenesClear White: emphasizes white and light colorsColor Space: select the range of color reproduction from Normal to Wide.Color Temperature: adjust the white balance of the picture; there are three selectionsCool: gives the white colors a bluish tintNeutral: gives the white colors a neutral tintWarm: gives the white colors a reddish tintDetail Enhancer: enhances the details of the pictureEdge Enhancer: enhances the outline of the pictureNoise Reduction: You can select to reduce the noise level of the connected equipment to the TV's VHF/UHF input. You can choose from Auto, High, Medium, Low or Off.DRC Mode: This mode produces a high-resolution picture for high-density sources such as Blu-ray, DVD, or Digital Satellite. You can select from Mode1(Recommended), Mode2 (only for 1080i) or Off.DRC Palette: This feature allows you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for input sources.Color Matrix: This feature allows you to reproduce the color-difference signals. You can choose between Standard (Automatically optimizes based on signal) or Custom (select either ITU601 or ITU709 which normalized the tone when color tones look unnatural).Light Sensor: This feature allows the pictures brightness level to be optimized to ambient light. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of Picture Mode and Power Saving Mode.Sound Mode: The TV features Three Sound Modes to customize your TV listening.Dynamic: enhances bass and trebleStandard: suitable for spoken dialogueCustom: flat setting or it allows you to store your preferred settings from the following.Treble: increase or decrease higher-pitched soundsBass: increases or decreases lower-pitched soundsBalance: emphasizes left or right speaker balanceVolume Offset: adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputsSteady Sound: select this mode to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercialsSurround: You can choose from "Off (stereo)", Simulate Stereo (adds a surround-like effect to mono programs), or TruSurround XT (surround effect for stereo programs)BBE: select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers; you can choose from High, Low or OffMTS: allows you to enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programsSRS TruSurround XT: Building on the success of TruSurround technology, TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience. Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into "focus" during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper. TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself. And WOW widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.A/V Sync: Us this option to make adjustments to audio and video synchronization when you have external equipment connected to the Optical Out of the TV.Label Video Inputs: This feature allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV. You can choose from the following.Video 1-6 Inputs: Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, VCR, DVD, DVR, HD, Game, Camcorder, Edit or SkipVideo 7 Input: PC, Edit, SkipNote: The Edit label allows you to create a custom five character label for that input.Label Channels: This feature allows you to assign labels such as station call letter to the channel numbers. You can use up to five characters.Favorite Channels: This function allows you navigate a list of up to 16 favorite channels without leaving the current channel.Show/Hide Channels: This feature allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the channel +/- buttons.Note: Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.Freeze Function: Press this button once to display a frozen image of the current program in a window on the screen. Press again to show only frozen image on the TV screen. Press again to return to the program.Jump Function: This feature allows you to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected.Parental Control (V-Chip): The parental control function allows parents to block unsuitable programming from younger viewers. You can select between Off, Child, Youth, Young Adult or Custom using the rating system in the TV's manual.Caption Vision/Info Banner: This feature allows Closed Caption and/or channel programming information to be displayed on the TV screen. You can choose from CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3 and Text4Sleep Timer: You can set the amount of time you want your TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. You can select from Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.Timer: You can use this feature to turn the TV on, turn it off, or tune it to a specific channel at a scheduled time. The TV has two timers (Timer1 and Timer2).Note: The Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time.Power Saving: Select this feature to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This function also enhances the black level. You can choose from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.Remote ControlWireless Remote Control: The TV comes supplied with a wireless remote control (RM-YD013). The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. The remote is also pre-coded to work non-Sony brand equipment such as DVD, VCR, DVR, Satellite or Cable.Inputs and Outputs NotesSide Panel:HDMI In: the TV provides a side panel HDMI inputVideo 2: consists of a composite video input as well as composite stereo audio inputs; great for connecting a camcorder or game systemHeadphone Jack: listen to your TV in privacy using the headphone outRear Panel:HDMI Inputs: The TV features two rear panel HDMI inputs that provide an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between the TV and any HDMI-equipped device, such as a DTV set-top box, DVD player or A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio. You can also connect a DVI-equipped device to the TV via an HDMI-DVI adapter cable. Since a DVI connection does not output audio, you will also need to connect an audio cable from the DVI-equipped device to the TV. One of the HDMI inputs has left and right RCA audio inputs.Component Video Inputs: The two component video inputs will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals.S-Video: The TV features one rear panel S-video connection.Composite A/V: The TV has two rear panel composite audio/video RCA connections.Audio Out: The TV has a rear-panel audio output, which consists of left and right RCA audio jacks. Using the menu, you can choose Fixed or Variable audio output. The audio jacks are only operable when the TV's built-in speakers are turned off.Optical Output: You can use the TV's optical digital audio output to connect a Dolby Digital/PCM-compatible digital audio device, such as an audio amplifier.VHF/UHF and Cable Inputs: Two RF inputs that connect to your Cable and VHF/UHF antenna.PC IN: Use the RGB connection to connect a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (supplied analog RGB cable).IMPORTANT Note about WARRANTYIncorrect Paperwork: WHen I received my TV the information included with this TV incorrectly shows the warranty period as one year. The warranty period is actually 18 months and covers parts, labor, and in-home service.Call SONY for any questions regarding this.Sorry about the long review but I want others to know as much as they can about this TV before buying it. Since this is a huge investment I feel it is appropriate to put as much helpful information as possible.UPDATE 12/03/2006As for this cloudy issue people are talking about I have had NO problem with this issue. My TV looks amazing! The TV comes with a 18 month warranty (12 month on XBR2) and if your not happy with it why not exchange it? I recommend getting an extended warranty for this large of a purchase should you ever have any issues you know you will be taken care of. I highly recommend you check this TV out at a store near you this way you can make a better informed decision and make sure your happy with it before buying one.
If you need a new monitor for your home or work, this is a great one. 19" seems fine for most apps.
A good headset for the price. I bought this headset for occasional use. Quality seems good and it's comfortable. My only complaint is the sound is a little muted. If you have bad hearing it could be an issue or maybe turn up phone volume when using it.
As a long-time audiophile and gizmo freak, I'd been drooling over these earphones for quite some time now -- but had a difficult time justifying the price. I won't go into the technical details that are already echoed all over here -- but suffice it to say they are completely worth every penny when it comes to fit, comfort and sound quality.A bit of background: I'd previously been using the Shure SCL4's, with the primary use being when we travel. I say "we" because I got my (non-audiophile) wife to try them.....after which we purchased her a set that she uses every day during her commute on BART (train). Then when her father came to visit, I got him to try them. He immediately trashed his Bose Quiet Comforts and bought a set of SCL4's.Back to reality and the review of the SE530's.They are worth it -- even more so when you factor in the excellent price and shipping (plus sales tax situation) from here at Amazon.My final tip -- which is the end for the "whole story": Amazon is fantastic, and their system gives you choices of excellent vendors. When you are making product choices for a product as good as this, and the choices are all within a few dollars of each other -- it all boils down to customer service. I have used OneCall previously, and was very satisfied with their very quick shipping (never had to deal with any customer service issues with them). However I had some confusion (my confusion problem, not a problem with anything they did) and contacted OneCall's customer service to get it resolved.On a Saturday morning.I had a personalized response within less than an hour -- and couldn't be happier.So yes, this is an incredible product. What makes it even more worth it is a great vendor.(Followup -- 2 days later -- after some time with the 'phones)Ohmygoodness!! Why did I wait so long to get these?I have to reiterate what others have said: I'm hearing things in songs that I hadn't heard before. Amazing.If you are an audiophile on the fence about getting something like this -- just do it. You won't regret it.
Work like a charm, buy some today!!! In fact, I am going to buy some more right now!!!
At first i wanted to buy the DVX100B ,i did not know that better products could exist, in other hand every time i called DVX100b dealers they were very rude, i really don't understand why !!!!!and they told me i could not use the DVX unless i purchased the lens which was so confusing, so after arguing many time because of their rude and cold attitudes i decided to call Panasonic them self, they told me that NO lens should ever been purchased for that camera to work, and that the lens already comes attached , they also said that such dealer are illegally their try to rip people off big time , seller like bestcameraprice, or express cameras and other expocameras ,are doing the same stupid thing , and on top they are very rude, like it's out of style,!!! it also look as if it's the same Dealer that has several website and try to act up as different one from the other be ware!!!I started to accept the possibilities of using other brands,for my work, cause i was looking for the Hollywood look and 24fr/PS and a pro camera, so i stared looking around after many ,many long, and sometimes frustrating hours Thank God i discover the SONY HVR A1 the Perfect one " The one hat gives you 24fr/s and the Hollywood look, and the craziest of all it delivers AMAZING HIGH DEFINITION which the DVX 100B don't so in conclusion the Sony HVR A1 is a great Professional Power Pack Camcorder it is a slap in the face to those that are accustomed to the same thing !The HVR A1 is a must have.
I concur with the last two reviewers - you must use &quot;The Plug&quot; correctly to realize how good they are. You must squeeze the foam between your thumb and forefinger while rolling back and forth. This will make it long and thin; then QUICKLY insert firmly in your ear and hold a few seconds until the foam expands. The result is a secure fit and the bass is amazing! There is no obvious distortion and you will probably have to turn the volume down and turn off any bass boost (which is only there to compensate for the lousy base on regular ear buds). I wear mine while exercising and they stay put. Do youself a favor and get a pair - they are a steal!
I'm a professional writer. I perform phone interviews on a weekly basis and this little unit has been the bane of my existence since I bought it. No USB port to import files, extremely difficult-to-use controls, confusing file organization, unreliable operation and about 2 hours of recording time that goes by before you know it. A dud all the way around. Mine just broke down after a year of troubled use, and now I'm going to buy a Sony.
This is a good burner overall; it is fast and easy to install. The only problem is the softwear that comes with it; its basic, weak, user-unfriendly, and has some bugs. After making two CD copies the computer crashes and you have to restart it; this happens every time. Making data CD's can be a hassle since you have to save layouts for every CD that you make otherwise the CD is not recognized. The help and tutorial section of the softwear is no help at all. If you get the burner, you better do you homework and learn all there is about burners, CD's and how it all works. Also you should buy a few extra CD's to practice on.
I bought one of these just to try it out, before I bought 3 or 4 for gifts. I was going to preload photos, but when I try to open the program, it gives me a "program not found". I've tried multiple times unistalling & installing, even tried other peoples "tricks" by hooking up the key chain to the USB before opening program... to no avail...am continuing to have the same problems. Any body have any other advice before I return this.
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!!!
This is a standard USB A to B connector, the type that is typically used for printers or larger peripheral devices. I've been using it for a while to connect my printer, seems to work exactly as intended. Unlike most USB cables this one is a dark gray, makes it easy to identify in the mess.
Bought this preamp because my receiver didn't have a phono connection and therefore sound output was basically nonexistent. Unit was easy to install and use. Sound quality is all that I expected. I can now use my phonograph again. I'm happy with the unit and would recommend it to the casual user.
Fits like a glove on my 2005 chevy cobalt, plug n play, very easy! Shipping took a while to hawaii, but other than that its great!
So far, my new Canon camera has been so easy to use. It is very intuitive. But I have had Canon cameras in the past. I have had to adjust to the multiple focus points but I can tell it will be a very useful tool.I have been able to take great pictures here at home. I can not wait until I make my next big trip and really use my zoom.
I had to replace my old AT&T; 962 and wanted to use a headset with the new phone. After researching for weeks I ordered the Panasonic KX-TS3282B.As soon as I unboxed the parts I noticed the handset was very bulky and felt like I was holding a shoe against my face. After connecting the phone to power I was disappointed to see there was no image on the display and none of the lights such as speakerphone, line1, or line2 would light. It would ring but was obnoxious. I suspect a bad power supply, so I returned the unit.Recommend an AT&T; 993. Speakerphone sounds great and the handset is comfortable talking for hours.
If you're thinking about buying a Viewsonic or a Sony monitor, save some money and buy this Acer. It has excellent colors, and clarity at .25 dot pitch. Its one of Acer's Graphic Monitor, resulting in above than average depth. Compared to my trinitron monitor, it has near equal color depth at a lesser price. My only complaints was that its max resolution was 1280x1024, wish it could go higher.
I purchased this 2-pack for a weekend retreat. I wanted an inexpensive camera to see if I wanted to get into landscape photography. These cameras were a good way to test out a new hobby. When I got my pictures back I was surprised at how well they turned out. The photos were very crisp and very clear. A few photos taken in the shadows of trees and shrubs seemed a tad murky, but the pictures taken in the bright sunlight were excellent.I am taking another day trip to the great Oregon outdoors so I just purchased another 2-pack. This time I will order a CD of my photos. The photos were so good I am thinking of turning them into a calendar.I highly recommend this camera for outdoor use. It is easy to use, lightweight and takes very good photos. The few pictures I took inside with the flash were okay, but not great.My only complaint is about the advancement of the film. You have to turn the dial a long time before you hear a loud click that tells you the camera is ready. The instructions on this could have been clearer, but otherwise this camera is a very good choice for children and adults.
I purchased two of these for my existing network. They seem to be good quality and seem to be shielded adequatly for any sort of noise. I would buy these again if most of my stuff wasn't wireless!
I purchased 2 of these sound stage docking stations, which are marketed specifically for use with the iPod. Neither one worked properly. The iPods did not play through the station's speakers when docked - they had to be connected to the station with a cable for the music to play. Also, this docking station would not charge the iPods (one of the primary product features). A message displayed on the iPod screens stating that the devices were not compatible. This product was a total waste of money.
I am totally disgusted with the service I have been provided by Price Pro's. Not only did I think that my items would arrive at an earlier date then they actually did. Then when I went to return the items, I am still waiting to return these items two weeks later. They have done nothing but give me the biggest run-around. I honestly feel like they are trying to wait till it's too late for me to return these stupid things! Buyer beware if you buy something from them and have to return them don't hold your breath!
Used in the home office with two inputs, one from a DVD/CD desktop player and another from my computer SoundBlaster card, through to two Sony speakers. No B speakers hooked up. The performance is excellent and the line sensing feature works perfectly. The system turns the green power light to red (same as the line A regular color) when there is no line feed of sound. The only time this has not worked well was on just one YouTube video I was watching where the sound was very weak and the amp kept sensing it should shut down. Other than that one time, with the DVD/CD desktop and the sound card feeds, it works really good. Fry's Electronics was $149 for this, and when I got it on Amazon it was $84.99 plus free shipping. I recommend this if you want a nice amp for your computer or a remote amp for some back room house speakers.2012 Update: Used every day, works like new. Only use channel A, so there is no line sensing. Have since purchased much smaller physical size amp from Pyle for use on another computer. Would not buy this again, only because of its size.
I don't know why these are getting such bad reports. I've had mine for about 10 mins and I've had no problem connecting with both my phone and bluetooth headphones. Works great for transferring files and listening to music.
It works mostly good. Once in a while I get interference but it is OK most of the time.
This should come standard with any of the Sirius car kits. This is the best option for static free listening. The volume seems to come through louder than with the FM transmitter. I needed to turn down the output volume on my Sirius radio. I have three vehicles with Sirius radios and they all have these kits. This kit seems to be very durable and is easy to install. I needed an antenna adapter for one of my vehicles but that was easy to find. Definitely worth getting if you are tired of the static.
For simple LAN use this is the perfect choice, great configuration options as far as DHCP and DMZ, however, what is not openly admitted is that this is not a true 100mbps router. Your uplink port, (where you dsl/cable modem) hooks up is limited to 10mbps, so regardless of the fact that your hub/switch is 100mbps, from internet to the pcs is 10mbps, translation, you just got slowed down from your normal capabilities. Especially if you have your cable modem tweaked to where it runs 8-10 times faster than normal, you will want to throw this in the trash first time you use internet/LAN communications for games.
I use two of these cards. I bought one for my neighbor to utilize my wireless Belkin network and have had no problems or dropped connections.
well this is really good deal, you get fast cpu for real good price.&lt;Don't buy celerons or via couse they are crappy cpus, P4 and FX are too expensive, I am very happy with this Athlon XP,Also I got Asus ATX MBD KT600 FSB400 RAID-AGP8X GBLAN AUDIO ( A7V600 )and Asus Radeon 9600 XT
I have owned my V995 for roughly a year now. Minimal false alarms...pretty much think you will get them unless you pay more for a gps enabled one to select to ignore "false alarms". This was my first radar that I spent close to $200+...the radar range on it alone for my local police makes it worth every penny (they use generally k/ka). I really like the quick release of the unit from the suction cups on the windshield...the suction cups seem to come off more with warmer weather...I travel a lot for work & when I park my car for a week or 2 at a time I take the unit off the suction cups...but generally have to re-stick them when I put it back up..but w/e not a big deal to take 10 seconds to ensure it doesn't fall off. Brightness is crazy on this...I turned it to a low setting and you can still see it through my 20% tint easily. Other than that I really like the quick start up..so you don't have to hear every band test when the unit is turned on :)Well worth the $$ I will buy another one in the future.
This cartridge worked perfectly in my printer, no problems what so ever. I intend to order from these people again. I'm a very happy camper.
you see people everywhere with those white headphones on and they look oblivious to the outside world, walking down the street, on the subway, waiting in line somewhere... You wonder what they are listening to, what their music collection is like.. thankfully I've never seen anyone on the street dancing like the iPod commercials, but I've got a reason to dance now. I'm one of those oblivious people with white headphones.LOOK OUT FOR THAT CAR!!!!!
Everything is perfect except Electrical Rating is 125VAC 60HZ only !!!! It is clearly stated on the product!!!You are in danger to start a fire if you plug this into 240v!!!
Works well and fits a small head, no jokes please! Sound quality is good and the overall weight is low. Easy to wear for long periods of time.
This cable is great. Delivers a perfect picture to my widescreen LCD monitor. Long enough to get around most desks and the cable coating is tough plastic, so you don't have to worry too much about rough handling.
I have been in the IT field for over 10 years and seen many fans but this one is prob the quietest I have come across. I just got it so I can't say if it will last but if you want a quiet fan get this one
Overall the Ipod Video is an amazing piece of equipment to have. It's screen is alot better in resolution and size that i ever thought and runs videos smoothly.I would though, like to mention that instead of buying quicktime PRO to convert your videos into MPEG-4 you can use free alternatives like videora ipod converter. This is just as good as quicktime PRO and is absolutely free so i urge you to get this software instead of paying 30 or however much money it is.Also if you are contemplating buying one of them i would urge you to buy a case before or right after purchasing the product. I was foolish and didnt bother buying one for a while and even though i was really careful with it, it still managed to accumulate quite a lot of scratches and blemishes.Overall this is a great buy and one that you won't regret!
Easy to use and great pictures. However, every time I downloaded files to my pc the camera crashed my home network. I therefore use a card reader / writer to move files onto my pc now.
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!
These laminating pouches are very easy to use and do an excellent job of protecting small documents and cards. I recommend this product.
We've purchased 3 of these for MacBook Pros at work and they all work great. I haven't seen a better stand on the market.
Good product for a good price. Zipper is ridiculous- so i've opted to leave mine with the white/gold side out b/c i'll use the white most. i will not try to zip it in front of a client. That would be embarrassing. The stand will blow over with the gentlest breeze. i've been using my reflector sans stand. For indoor shoots, i intend to use the stand. All the reviews i read that commented on the weak stand and terrible zipper rang true. But i am still glad to have this product in my repertoire. :)
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."
If your looking for a better digital camera to start up with this is the one. I have 6 digital cameras all the way up to [$$$} and are better but they are all Olympus. For one to keep in your pocket when you want a photo this is it.
Works like a charm. Picture is good quality. Frame looks a little cheap. (clear plastic) Over all we are happy with the purchase and would recomend to a friend.
This portable DVD player has a great picture and many good features. The remote control is great -- has many more functions than are available on the unit itself. My only disappointment is the sound. It sounds great through headphones. But if you want to watch with another person, the audio from the unit is extremely low.
i bought these headphones because i wanted something over-the-ear noise canceling for several 7-hour bus trips i would be taking this past summer. they were inexpensive, and exactly what i wanted.the noise canceling feature is great, and it's nice they came with a carry bag for travel. after about a half hour, they do start to hurt the top of my head where the connecting band is. it's not horrible, but it's annoying.a couple weeks ago, the plastic on the right ear piece (the silver portion that connects the muff to the connecting band) broke. i can still use them, but the right muff is hanging by one half of the u-shaped connector.i called philips about this, and they have a 1-year warranty from date of purchase. i plan on sending them back, and i'm hoping they decide it's covered by manufacturer's defect. there's no way that with my limited use, this should have happened. i took very good care of them.i've read that others had the same problem, even before i purchased them, but i bought them anyway, hoping it was a few isolated incidents. it appears, however, to be a widespread problem.don't expect these to last more than 6 months with normal use.
Just purchased the SanDisk 4.0 GB Memory Card and MicroMate Reader. Both worked perfectly for my Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera. The high-capacity card is almost a necessity for todays digital cameras. The MicroMate reader is also a necessity because many computers and printers can read an SD card but are not able to read a SDHC card.
I received the item exactly as described...new and in the box. I have yet to read about all the "bells and whistles", but a friend that has the same gizmo is really getting a kick out of it.Thanks...
I bought this ages ago and it is still going strong. This is a partner to a Bose sound dock that keeps us entertained.
Remote switch works great, it was just what I was looking for. Just wish the cord was a little bit longer.
The product arrived in retail packaging and had the Genuine HP Security Seal (i.e. holographic logo) on the side of the box. The expiration date (i.e. warranted end date) is good till Jul 2013 (i.e. another 9 months).I put the ink cartridge into my HP OfficeJet and it has been printing out fine with nice clear, black text.
I bought this with D40. Since I take many photos of my kids indoors, I use this all the time. This is layman's review.Pros- Low profile design.- AA battery- Fast recycle time with rechargeable battery- Ease of use- Case includedCons- The pin lock works fine but the switch is little loose on lock position.- No additional accessories like bouncers/diffusers that fit this camera unless you make your own.
I bought this to work with an older computer I am restoring. Right out of the box with Ubuntu 8.10. The only problem is the single stregth goes from full to nothing and back. The computer still remains connected to its more of a minor annoyance than anything else.
From the moment I took it out of the package and put it in my car, this thing has only played the music out of the car's passenger-side speakers. Originally, I figured it might be my speakers since this thing was brand new, but the radio still works fine and I can even plug in my old cassette adapter and use that fine (the connection was a bit loose so I wanted a new one, but now I'm using that again anyways). I have tried jiggling the cord around a bit, thinking I might have gotten one with a loose connection, but haven't made any progress. I've also tried putting the tape in both ways but get the same result. I am VERY dissatisfied.If I am doing something wrong, someone please let me know how to fix it and I will get rid of the negative review. This is the first negative experience I've had with Amazon. However, I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I purchased this unit as a replacement for a Belkin Wireless router that was incompatible with my Blu-Ray DVD player. After I installed the D-Link router, I was able to receive streaming video and connect the Blu-ray to the internet (seems like a common problem for Samsung units.)Only issue I have had recently is intermittent loss of connectivity. I replaced the connecting CAT 5 wires with CAT 6 and the problem so far seems to be corrected, so this unit may be more reliable with CAT 6 that CAT 5 wires.Would recommend this unit. Security set up is aesier and also if you would like to experiment with QoS, this unit has some great features that allow easy set up.
I just received a box of these disks for Christmas. What a great surprise! I love the way these things look and so far, how they transfer media in a reliable fashion. The only downfall seems to be my laptop's DVD drive. It doesn't like these disks at all, but I doubt it has anything to do with the CD itself, it's probably just the low-powered laser causing the issue. I think I'll grab myself a spindle as soon as I use these up!
You get a lot of printer for the dollar. This hooks up to your Router and all computers on your network can print to it. Took less than 10 minutes to unpack and set up.
This TV is just amazing. The clarity of it is just outstanding. I recommend that anyone who is intrested in buying this tv should do it.
I have been happy with the purchase of my BD-C5500, but it's not absolutely perfect. First off, I purchased for $129... to replace a defective DVD player. For the price, I've been very happy. I purchased this back in March of 2010. I was impressed that it had frequent firmware updates. Some may think it odd that I *LIKE* that it has frequent updates, but that tells me that they are still working on anything that may be wrong as opposed to NOT fixing thing that may be wrong. I did have one point where I was unable to upgrade firmware via the players own network connection... I had to download from the website onto a USB thumbdrive to update the firmware. I have since been able to upgrade via network.I stream Netflix more than anything else. The Netflix interface recently improved dramatically... allowing me to search for movies that are NOT in my Instant Queue. The only issue I have is that occasionally, during evening hours, I get streaming issues where it pauses and rebuffers and/or drops quality. As I also stream Netflix via my PS3 and a Roku box, this is NOT an issue with the BD-C5500, but rather it is just a Netflix issue (not my Internet connection either... I have a dedicated, synchronous 25Mbps connection.) I have also streamed Vudu movies, but much less than Netflix.I have not had any problems playing either DVDs or Blu-ray discs. I've not had any issues playing with BD-Live functions either.The biggest issue I've had is DLNA. It says that it is a DLNA-compliant media player... but it does not work well with any DLNA server software I've tried. I use PlayOn to stream Hulu, NFL Game Rewind and a few other online sources in addition to local content, but it usually fails in playback... sometimes it works, but it is more common for a failure than success. I've also used Windows 7 Media, TVersity and Mediatomb... none seam to stream videos reliably. Samsung has an extremely clunky DLNA server that they created for their products, that software is useless and no more reliable than more popular products. Considering what I paid and what I get out of it, I'm not going to say that the product is garbage because of this one aspect, but this one aspect doesn't work well.
I have one of these fine radios. I have many, many portable decentshortwave radios, and this is one of the best.Still, there is one thing that bugs me. The Antenna Connector has anextra ring, apparently for an antenna preamp. But that would seem tomake it very troublesome to hook up an ordinary sleeve and tip connector.I tried to use it with a 2 pin connector, and things seem to work,but has anyone ever seen the preamp!Apart from that it's a better than average small radio. Batteries seemto last forever.Jerry O'Dell, W8GND
I have just bought and tried them listening to som music in my laptop and playing my keyboard in Garageband and I believe that they are a very good buy for the price considering that I paid $15 for them. I do not think I can get any better below $20. In the past I have paid more for some not-very-good in-earbuds.PROS:- Very Good sound quality- price- quite confortable- long cable- includes adapterCONS:- Not for audiophiles (but you would not be looking to these on the $20 range if you were one)- Cable might be too long depending on how you want to use the headphones.- I find them too big for no reason (and I tell you that I also have a big head...)- Quite platicky.OVER ALL these are not ment to be $200-300 quality headphones but definitely you will be very happy for having bought them for or under $20.
Sub is a bit boomy and satellites lack treble. I replaced a separates system with this. Should have kept the separates, or gone with Bose.
Having owned way to many point and shoots, bought this one and waited a week for it to come.....the out door pics are nice,,,,very nice color but the Macros and indoor pictures really struggle to even look ok, my iPhone tahes much better pictures, it was between this and the SD1000, and now i know I made the wrong choice for a camera...Just ordered the sd1000 and moving away from this camera. Not worth the Hassle.
The flash stopped working on my P712, it would cost as much as a new camera to fix it. The P20 Zoom Flash solves the problem!!! It brought my camera back to life.
These speakers pack a lot of punch in to a little package. They are not 26 inches tall as the specification say but they are a good size and fit nicely on a tv stand or bookshelf. They can maintain a pretty good volumen and level of bass. I would recommend them, especially at the price I got them for.
I started out with a Palm V three years ago, but 2mb wasn't enough. The Palm VX is adequate for me. I don't really need color or the expansion capabilities.
It was here fast like 5 days and packed nice I put it in my canon A510 and it works great I can put a lot of pics on it and tons more great card!!! :]
Worked perfectly out of the box! no especial steps required. just put it into your device and that's it!
I ordered this particular foot rest because of the brand name, large platform, and the ability to make adjustments. When it arrived, I was very pleased with the product. The platform is plastic with a nice rubber over that has large dimples, and a deep grid on the bottom side for strength (or so I thought). The base is made out of metal and has two height levels. I have set the front for the lowest height and the back to high. This gives me a slightly more vertical angle on the platform, which I like. And, the base have some grip strips on the both to reduce slipping on the carpet. Also, the platform tilts freely (with slightly adjustable friction), giving a nice ability to flex your ankles periodically during the day.Now, the "issue". All was good on the first day. On the second day, I was preparing to leave my desk and used my feet to push away so I could get up. My feet, of course, where on the foot rest. I heard a loud crack. Upon investigation, I found that the grid on the bottom of the platform had cracked in several places along a single rib. I was disappointed. I've not fixed it, or asked for a refund, I am still using the footrest, I just make sure my feet are at the outside edge of the footrest when I push out. This may be a general design flaw, related to my size 14 feet, the bad wheels on my chair, or the fact that I'm overweight. It may even be a little of each.I still think it's a great foot rest and recommend it.
The Logitech G5 is an excellent mouse for the average gamer- It is accurate, has a good DPI, and has on-the fly DPI adjustments. The overall feel of the mouse is excellent, although it may take time to get used to it.The only gripe I have about this mouse is the deteriorating scroll button. Over time, I have had it make wierd clicking noises while scrolling (separate from the normal noise when it scrolls). It eventually went away, but now I find the scroll button very sensitive. Just touching it slightly will make the page you are viewing go down. In all cases, it is probably just a problem with my own mouse. I am hoping Logitech will respond to me support ticket real soon. :)In the long run, this mouse is an excellent gaming mouse. You won't be disappointed.
Excellent value for the money. Canon paper is excellent for the pixma printer. The ink lasts for ages. Great price!
For a small unit, the sound that comes from this packs quite a punch. It looks nice, works well with the Ipod touch. It also charges the ipod while it is docked and/or in use. I couldn't be more pleased. The only negative thing that I noticed is that when you remove your ipod with the unit still powered on you can hear buzzing from the speakers. This is corrected as long as you power off the unit. But I've tried many systems that have docking stations and this one competes with units many times the price. You won't be sorry you bought this unit.
I priced this center channel speaker all over the web and ended up saving about $50.00 at Amazon. The speaker was packaged well, arrived quicker than expected, and works perfectly. I would highly recommend Polk Audio products and Amazon to anyone. I'm very happy with the whole package!
This style battery is expensive. I have a 1.5 million volt stun gun that the wife carries and these batteries work very well in it.
Good keyboard. Has some interesting keys that I have not had on previous keyboards like a "zoom" and "calculator" which is really handy.I do not use the front raiser attachment right now because it was ackward but I can see where it would really help your wrist just have to take time to get use to it.Not bad for the price. Nice and soft pad for your wrist to sit on.
I love this flash drive. While it is only 256M (newer ones are 512M) it is more than sufficient for my use. It is easy to use and has certainly become one of my favorite necklaces. I also like the fact that I received 2 extra caps for the drive. It's so easy to leave them laying next to the computer when I transfer information, I have the spares next to the computers I use on a regular basis so I always have an extra.
To anyone interested, , based on the single unit I purchased and received through Amazon.com, I would highly recommend against this product. Unfortunately, I did not try using it immediately, so I am now stuck with a decorative piece of plastic - about all it's good for to me. Since the unit I received does not work at all, I would be inclined to rate it with 0 stars, but 1 star is the minimum. As for my experience with this device...When I received it, I did not have any batteries for it, and since it does not come with an AC adapter - another poor decision, in my opinion - I could only examine it without trying it out. The first thing I noticed was that the buttons were extremely difficult to utilize. I purposely did not exert any more than a moderate amount of force on either, afraid I might break the unit, and I was unable to get either button to do what I thought it should do - stick in place, or click, when pushed. On the other hand, the unit seemed solid enough - the cover seemed sturdy, and the switch for FF/RW seemed secure in its groove.Today, I finally tried to use it. I placed new batteries in it, then went to the buttons. The amount of force I had to apply to get the Start button to engage was surprising - and when it did... NOTHING. Further, the Stop button failed to release the Start button, which I suppose does not really matter since it didn't work anyway.Judging from the other posts, I have apparently received a defective unit, but even if it did work, I believe the force required to enable/disable the buttons would eventually cause problems.To be fair, at the time I post, there are 5 out of 6 reports of functioning units, so take my experience with a grain of salt - hopefully your luck will be better than mine.
I have owned 5 or 6 iPods: several shuffles, the original iPod, the video iPod, and this - the 2nd gen nano. This little guy is by far my favorite and I use it all the time while my clunky video-pod gathers dust.It's easy to use, the perfect size, light, and incredibly wearable - especially with the lanyard headphones. It's so much more convenient than the big pod but holds plenty, and it's way better than the shuffle because it has a display. I LOVE it!I'm sorry Apple saw fit to make a 3rd gen nano (with video - which I DON'T want). They no longer sell this treasure. Why?As far as iTunes being hard? I've never heard that. My Mom and both my kids easily use iTunes and sync their pods with no trouble. I find it incredibly user-friendly and idiotproof, myself.
I love that I know what's on my work schedule even when I'm at home! I've had the Visor for about 6 weeks and love it's ease of use and small size. I've just recently had to change the batteries - so they do last awhile. The only thing I don't like is the scratchy/screechy sounds when using the stylus and I'm nervous about scratching it further.
Amazon did their portion, the seller did send the item faster (still slow by todays standards) than usual with any Amazon company. Do not buy this router, the other stories of poor connection quality on WIRED ports is true. Wireless is virtually worthless unless you configure a specific frequency to use, then it still drops regularly, even when sitting 2ft from the router. I thought I had upgraded from a D-Link, now I am back to using what works and am stuck with this pile of garbage and out the money. DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER, THERE ARE BETTER AVAILABLE.
I've been using the Logitech Trackman Wheel for about 10 years. I just replaced the first one I bought 10 years ago. The wheel can't be beat for ease of movement and performance.Pat Wilson
To whom it may concern:Case is perfect for the Sony Camara storage. The only thing is that the batery charger does not fit. Space too small.
I love this mouse. It is really comfortable to hold on to. I like having volume control on the mouse, but don't use the other features.
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
When I purchased this, I actually received a male to female cable. The seller refunded my money and let me keep the cable, so I just purchased a female to male adapter. It works great now. It feels like a heavy duty cable, very thick and has some weight to it. Great quality, and I don't expect to have to buy another one any time soon.
Bought a less expensive one - used it Four times then: The tripod, camera, 75-300 lens is set up. Beautifully focused. Hummingbird enters the "sweet" zone, press the button..........press the button............. press the button............ NOTHING! The wire decided that's the time it would no longer make connection! Contacted the manufacturer - large camera supplier - we THINK the cable for the 30D is XXXxxxX. THINK! You THINK?Ordered the Canon unit same day I received their response. Beautiful! It arrived in a box - it's own Canon box with instructions in the Amazon shipping box!This unit, unlike the cheapies, locks into the camera and has a METAL release on which you pull to release it from the camera.Now it's up to you. You can buy the cheaper product and wonder when the wire is gonna give out or buy this one. It's also built a little heaver with heavier (thicker) wiring plus the lock.You can't, imho, go wrong with this.Cut corners someplace else but not in a remote.Added 19 Sept 12, I still love it, still works great and I've used it more than the one that gave out.
I have wrangled with reception issues on occasion for my cable data connection. Video apparently is forgiving, relative to signal strength loss, but data (high speed internet) is not. Since I have added this device, I've had no problems with my internet connections and I think the video reception is better, too. I don't have the tools to measure and quantify the results, but I've been very pleased with the improved data performance and cable video reception.
The iTrip works amazingly well and i live in the UK. Instead of just using the default station make sure that yo find one wih only static on either side. I found 100.5 works best. Overall, for iPod lovers, it is a must have and will work continuously aslong as you treat it with car.
We bought this router because it was time to upgrade to "N" from "G", and we recently bought a Vizio Blu-ray player that was lagging while streaming Netflix on the old Lynksys Wireless "G". I reasearched only a few internet reviews on this unit before purchasing it, mainly the one in PC magazine written in April 07 [...]This unit was on sale at the local AFB AFEES store as it was being replaced with the new Wireless N+ 300 Dual Band router, so we picked it up and brought it home. I installed the software and started to go to work setting it up, only to find that the software would not program it past the third step of installation. No big deal, I had to program the old "G" router "Old School" style, so I will do the same with this one. Dropped the address in Internet Explorer and everything came to life. Adjusted the settings as directed by the manual, and from the tricks I read on the internet and WHAT A ROUTER!!! We are hooked up to road Runner cable (Time Warner), and the router has us running between 130 and 300 MBPS on all three laptops and one desktop, and has the blu-ray, WII, and X-box 360 wireless streaming effortlessly! The wireless printer we have is "G", and thanks to the backkwards compatability of this router, hooked up easily and runs wonderfully on our home network. I have run multiple tests on every computer at [...] and we are outperforming most everyone else that tests at the site, including our cable provider.We do not have the overheating issues that others have written about, and the unit is actually cool to the touch on top, and just mildly warm on the bottom. We have it located about a foot away from the cable modem as the directions state to locate it to allow it to breathe well. I do agree the blue lights on the unit are very bright. If that bothers you too much, utilize the stand it comes with and the lights will be facing down and that should eliminate the problem.The options with this unit are wonderful, including the security mesaures, QOS and prioritization with "WISH". This is THE router if you are running multiple wireless units, need large home reception, and don't want to break the bank upgrading your home network.CON- only complaint is that I tried to hook up a network hard drive ot the USB port in the back of the router, and it requires an installation code that WD could not provide. So if that is something you are interested in, make sure you purchase your network product that has the installation codes for the router.Overall, VERY PLEASED with this router, and would buy one again in a minute. I am especially please that multiple different types of connection adapters have success connecting to the router with great reception and transmission speeds. Well done D-Link!!!
I've had my Mstand for about a week now, and it's really great. Simple, very sturdy, and makes for a very attractive display. The laptop basically floats, allowing you to store items (bluetooth keyboard or mouse, etc) under the laptop when not in use. And unlike other models out there (including the others by Rain) this one looks so great.The one issue I have is cable routing. Much of this is honestly due to the layout of the Mac itself, but I think Rain could have done some interesting gymnastics to engineer some cable routing features through the back side port (which could also be a little larger) helping to keep desks clutter and cable free.All in all I really love this stand. it's the best one out there that I've seen, especially for the price, although I do feel Rain could improve the aesthetics while in use by adding some way to route cables more effectively.
Well designed and crafted, fits and protects the 17" Macbook Pro beyond my best expectations. A must have for carrying the new mac. Nice material and color as well.
Even though my Kodak KLIC-5001 battery doesn't fit securely in this charger, somehow it still charges correctly...thankfully.
I tried both the included CD and a newer download from IOGear. The installation software kept asking for a later version of graphics support for my Toshiba laptop. Neither MS nor Toshiba has one. IOGear support kept reading the instructions back to me. A worthless and frustrating experience. I returned the adapter unopened so I don't know if it works well for other folks.
This speaker is great. I got it at a great price, and of course used the free super savings on shipping.I have it on my Cobra 29ltd C.B. and is a great complementwith it.
I just purchased an older Korg synth which uses SmartMedia for storage of data, only to find that it's getting harder and harder to find the media. I ordered the 128MB card which came very quickly and works excellently.
This is by far the best investment I've recently made. What I love about it is it shows everything you'd ever want to find in an area or city. It comes in handy when traveling where you have no clue where to go for gas or lodging. It's great when planning outings in an unknown city. I can find local attractions at the touch of a button. With the audio directions there is no need to look at the screen, this GPS will get you there. I wanted to go snowboarding and found a local ski resort just by touching the "activities" button. I was so happy to have this with me afterwards, because I took a wrong turn on the way back and realized I was lost. I just typed in the addres of where I was staying and I was back on track and home before dark. Just love it! What's nice about it too, is it's portable. My son and husband us it also. I use to download my trips off of Travelocity. I hated that I had to pull over so many times to refer to my many sheets of printed directions. Now I don't have to litter my car anymore and can enjoy the senic drives I've been missing all this time. The best thing about this is it affordability. I couldn't find this particualar model at a better price but here.
I bought the zune with the intension of watching movies on it and for that purpose it is great. If you dont mind watching movies on the ipod screen then the zune is obviously better. On top of that the sound quality for listening to mp3's is excelent, And the media sharing is pretty cool too (assuming you know someone with a zune). overall dispite being a tiny bit bulky(but still easily small enough to run or workout with)out of all the media players i own(ipod 5.5,zen,psp...)the Zune is my favorite multimedia player.
Player stops playing songs randomly. No rhyme or reason, just stops. You have to hit play twice and the song starts where it left off. FM radio works very well, it's too bad it has bugs. I am returning mine and will try a different brand.
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.
Before purchsing this TV, we did a little research on the similar products. Samsung finally stood out among our choices. We have been watching this 32 inch TV for almost a month to date. Except for the not great speaker and slow start-up, the TV meets our expectation for a stylish LCD HDTV with good quality at an entry-level price. We like it.
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.
This was a direct replacement for the old battery in the Back-UPS XS 1000. Installation was straightforward, and it's working perfectly.
I got these in just a few days.. very fast shipping!! I took these to work to replace my old speakers and someone offered me $30.00 for them so i sold them. I was walking by his desk and they do sound great.
I purchased the device a few weeks back. I have iTunes/ftp/email forwarding. My firmware was 1.03 so I upgraded to 1.06. Problem there is email forwarding doesn't work with 1.06. After a lot of research I backed down to 1.05. It works now.I say that I had to do research because the tech support guys were worse than useless. They actually gave harmful advice. (They wanted me to mess around with my router config when it wasn't necessary)The device is slow too. I have a 100/t network and moving files from one location on the device to another location on the devise works horribly slow.Now after all this time I have it running the way that I want, but I had no help from tech support and it has been a bad experience.I would not recommend this device to anyone for these reasons. It took me 12+ hours to get set up the way it should have been out of the box. Furthermore, if I ever have a problem I will not be able to count on support to help me out. (if a disk goes bad or something) It's a shame. The device could be sooooo good if it weren't for the backing of the product. My problems could have been addressed in no time at all.
I think these headphones are over-priced. The sound decent but are not very comfortable and the sound quality is not much better than the cheap/generic headphones. I am not an audiophile but enjoy listening to music and appreciate quality music products. I would not purchase or recommend these headphones.
Product was slipped quickly. Fit my camera and helped me get my photos into computer. Was pleased to get at a reasonable price after losing my other Cable for my Olympic camera.
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)
Consumer Reports hit the nail on the head with these phones!Selling for just 20.00, I cannot believe some of the negative reviews that I have read about these headphones. I have expensive audio gear and I know what good sound is, and these phones have it.
Based on the previous reviewer, I went ahead and purchased this item. I know that many of these burners seem to have occasional (or frequent) problems. I went ahead and risked getting a non-name brand and haven't regretted it for a second. This machines burns flawless CD's from just about any source. Soon, I will have all my tapes on CD and backup copies of my personal CD's. Get this burner!!
It was easy enough to get this to work after I read an entry in the appendix. It would be good to read all instructions before starting rather than try to go step by step from the front. I had to remove the router and connect directly to the cable provider to get the information described in the appendix.The upgrade operation is easy enough. Be make hard copies of all your settings before you do. Everything goes back to the defaults when you upgrade the firmware
The black of this is the same as on my camera, and with all the parts together, this is one professional looking set up!I am not sure if this hood cuts down on glare/reflection, as I have not used it on a sunny day, but I don't see why it shouldn't.And as cheap as this little product is, it is pretty much a must have with this camera! (S3 IS)One last side note, should you alreay own a extra lens or two. And they happen to be metal, be VERY carful about screwing them into this plastic adaptor! I made that mistake and had to put the whole thing in the fridge for an hour, so the metal would shrink, and I could get the pieces apart.
I'm a first time GPS user and this item has proved to be a great addition to my life. I have used it locally and in a very large city with no problems. The unit recalculates quickly whenever a wrong turn is made and it will probably save my 34 year marriage.
I purchased this hair dryer because when I was staying at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, they stocked one in the room and I really liked it - so when I got home I ordered one for myself. In less than a year, the thing kept cutting out on me. I would wait several minutes to see if it would work again, but it didn't until I kept blowing on it. Well today it started making some strange loud crackling sounds. I was going to blow on it, but decided I didn't want to risk it blowing up in my hand.
I have travelled on motorcycle through 14 States including western Cananda and Alaska and have used the Sangean ATS-606AP radio extensively. This is a great radio for travel and fits perfectly in my saddlebags. The AM/FM tuners pulls in weak stations from afar and the speaker puts out loud but clear sound with good base and midrange. I highly recommend this little radio for anyone who travels. I've pushed this radio pretty hard the last two summers and am amazed how reliable it is. Only one little complaint....I would have given it a 5 star rating if only Sangean had put a better volume dial in it. The dial they installed is one of those cheap dails where dirt builds up on the switch and then you hear static when you turn the dial - not good for the price of the radio. You can fix this buy turning the volume dial back and forth a few times with the radio turned off, do this every once and a while and the volume switch should serve you well. I went all the way and had a radio tech friend install a quality volume control and now the radio is perfect! It is still well worth the price.
Bought the Celestron 114 EQ ten days ago for my girlfriend. It's very easy to set up, even comes with a screw driver. Unfortunately the erector scope was loose and fell apart. The biggest problem is that I haven't been able to see anything with it. All I see is a bright white light, even in daylight. I'm waiting to hear from Celestron to see if it will have to go back to the shop and be replaced, which will cost a fortune. I'll be wary in future about buying a scope online in case things go wrong again.I know lots of people are happy with the product. But the manual or Celestron website needs to cover the reasons for this problem. I've been googling for solutions for days.
i wanted the purple camera that said forever a princess o it and they sent me a pink thing with a yellow flower on it. i sent it back and so far they have not credited my account back nor sent me the one i wanted
This camera creates great quality pictures and videos. It was my first and only webcam, and I've had it for over a year, and have been rather satisfied with it. It doubles as a mini camera, so you can take pictures of you immediately and send it to friends quickly and easily. The quality is incredibly good compared to other webcams.However, I have had some minor problems with the software that comes with the camera. Also, there isn't a zoom feature, so that can be a pain sometimes. Getting the correct lighting can also be a annoying, often having to toggle with the settings and the lighting for a little while for the picture to not be so dark, at least in my experience. The stands that are supplied with the camera aren't the best. Mine came with a &quot;laptop&quot; stand, and i find that easier to use than the traditional stand that is pictured with the camera, it moves less and is easier to get a good angle.All in all, I suggest this camera. It's fun, and very easy to use.
I received this item in ample time but unfortunately it does not work. I tried it multiple times with various cars and none of them worked. I tried both USB ports and different cables but the products still is defective.
Replacement for a dead battery. It was easy to install and worked like it was supposed to. Price could not be beat.
This power cable is incredible. Perfect length, super high quality and just a straight up heck of a cable. No one would have dreamed that a cable could change ones life, but it did.
I purchased an Ion Block Rocker through Amazon.com roughly five months ago. It performs well and is the life of most parties. I recently ordered a second one for my mother. When I received it, it was defective. It would not hold or receive a charge and would only work when plugged in. I returned it and received a replacement unit. The replacement unit is working great. Although I was disappointed the unit did not work, the process of receiving the replacement unit and returning the defective unit was simple and painless. Thanks Amazon.com!
If you want to really improve your indoor photography, then an external flash is the best accessory you can buy! The SB-400 is great. It is small enough that it doesnt look out of place on the D40, D60 size cameras. It lets you fire the flash up and bounce it off the ceiling for a much better look in your pictures.The only thing you need to go along with this flash is a good set of rechargeable batteries. It takes 2, and they last a good bit, but I wouldn't want to be putting alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries in it.Its great overall. I never shoot indoors without it.
this was exactly how it was described and very fast shipping. Thank you so much!
Bought this on sale for my son for Christmas. It has an incredibly sharp picture and he has put a lot of things on it already. We have found the synching gets trashed when synchin while using the computer online so he does it when the computer is not in use. It takes some time. He is very happy with it. A friend at work plays it through the port with speakers and the sound is great.
As expected. Great Product. 2nd Gen is much more solid than 1st Gen.
At first this product was a great way to play all my music in my car, but after a while it started to cut the music in and out. I thought it was just mine that was doing this, therefore, I considered getting another one, but other people I knew where having the same problem. Since I haven't found any other solution to playing my iPod in my car this is unfortunately my only option.
First off... a little bit of my hair history... I naturally have curly frizzy dark brown hair and for years I bleached and did regular deep conditioning treatments and my hair stayed moderately healthy until I started using a ceramic flat iron on a regular basis. The iron completely fried my hair and it started to break off... BADLY!So over a year ago I dyed my hair red... in hopes that no more bleaching would reverse some damage... nope. I finally realized it was the iron... So deep conditioning treatments... and salon visits to try to save my breaking hair is finally working... I no longer use dye... just a color depositing conditioner.I went from a flat iron to a flat brush and blow dryer, but my hair was super frizzy and not pretty and tangled easily and just looked fried.I stayed with a friend in cali and used her hot brush on my wet hair... holy moly... it worked great! I looked everywhere online and found rave reviews for this one and it's wonderful!!!!! I use a heat protection spray on my wet hair and dry it with the ceramic hot brush and wow... it comes out smooth and frizz free and I can run my hands through my hair and it's way quicker then most methods and it's easier to walk out the door with a style cause my ends are curled... it looks like I walked off a photoshoot and my hair was professionally curled with lots of bounce.GET THIS HOT BRUSH!
I got the recommended part I needed to update the maps on my GPS and installed it myself. Everything worked well. What more can I say?
There's not much the can be said badly about this player, the worse trouble I've had with it is the strap coming off one side, but only when in my backpack, it's a great player for the price, and the 'splash/sweat proof covering' that is the shell is one the main reason's I got it and so far it's worked out very well. Have had for a couple months. Also, if you have a reg usb power cord it will charge and play which helps on road trips or when battier is low at work.
These headphones are priced at $9,999.00. With Amazon being automated, there's no way this is going into my cart! Someone needs to update this product! I read the only review and it's certain not a review for ten thousand dollar headphones....Not this Christmas I'm afraid!
ink pig? That depends on your habits as a user. Dont be stupid, set your default print quality to "fast draft" which is perfect for most simple 1-3 page jobs like Google map direction printouts. If you want super fine graphic printing have another printer for that and use this for everyday chores and backup. I have two of these and am totally satisfied with performance of the HP 3930. It takes up very little space. Its really great for little personal printing tasks! One shouldnt get a pickup truck and expect it to do the work of a dump truck. Its just right for the right application, that would not be printing books or multi-copies of colorful graphic prints. There's nothing wrong with this device when used with realistic expectations on reasonable workloads.
This is a great surround sound system and with the i pod doc its a must have system. I have an i pod and i was gonna buy a i pod doc until i saw this and i was gonna spend 200$ on the i pod doc. When i saw this i lucked out. This is a great product to buy and the sound is great the surround sound for movies is really good if your looking for a home theater system for a bed room or living room. Stop when you see this one and buy it.
I really like this as a manual focus telephoto zoom for my nex, but it must be used with a Minolta adapter. There are more limitations to using this verses a Sony lens, but for the price it works well for me!
I was pleasantly surprised as to how long the battery charge lasted. I am running Windows Vista 32-bit OS and with my wireless turned off and the display brightness down on my Satellite A105, the battery will last 3+ hours. If you are looking for a good replacement for your Toshiba battery pack, I recommend you stick to this factory replacement. Hope this helps inform your decision a little better. Good luck.
You can't go wrong for the price. It might not have all the features of a more expensive model but if your looking for a recorder that does the job and is cheap, this is the one.
This product never worked. The first time I used it the LED was lit and my phone showed a connection, but even after two hours my phone had not charged at all. The next time I tried to use it, the LED was unlit and my phone did not show a connection. I tested the socket with another device, the socket's fine. Spend a little more, get something more reliable.
I got this camera for christmas and i would definatly recommend it,its a 2 mega pixel camera,which is the standard for digital cameras,the picture quality is excellent.very clear and vivid.This is a must have camera.overall its a good camera for a low price,you should buy it
I've had this over three years now. I love the way it looks, how it fits in a smaller space than most cd players and the sound is really great, especially for the price. I really enjoy having the remote control, makes it so easy to stop and restart if you want to listen to a song again or you're listening to language cd's.
Overall, these are wonderful speakers. I was quite impressed with the boom-box, which has its own individual knob to control the bass output. I was also impressed with the build quality of the speaker set, which is made out of a hard, sturdy plastic. Even the mesh covers over the speakers look sturdy and well put together. No doubt, these Logitech speakers put my old Creative speakers to shame.Now why did I give it 4 stars instead of 5, you ask? I did notice a small problem: when I plug my headphones into the headphone jack on the right speaker, the volume knob on the speaker doesn't work. In other words, once I plug in my headphones, even if I turn the volume knob to full blast, the volume stays the same. Instead, I have to control the sound through the volume control in my operating system. Thankfully, that works just fine. Most probably won't even consider this a problem, but I'm picky like that.In either case, I'm not sure if this was an intentional design on Logitech's, or if I simply got a defective unit. On the other hand, it could just be a problem with Ubuntu Linux, since that's the operating system I'm using. I haven't tested it on Windows or OSX, since I don't use them.Other than that, though, I have no complaints. And since I got this at a special deal on Amazon - $29.99 - it was well worth the money and I have no regrets.
These speakers sound great. I just installed them in like 5 minutes. Crutchfield said that they wouldnt fit in my Saab 9-3 but they fit great, without modification
When testing the product out the on button would only blink on once then turn off. So My daughter and I thought they were broken and almost went back to the seller and asked for a refund. But after a few times switching them on and off it ended up working. She uses them almost everyday and carry's it around in her MAMMOTH sized purse now where ever she goes. These cute little speakers do their job for their price.
Very nice to have. Could use more space but its just right for the price you pay. I use it to organize my classes and sometimes play games. Great for students!
I have a Uniden phone (which I would definitely not recommend), but I got the headset because I'm on the phone all day and I don't need a strained neck. The sound quality is good; it fits well on the head; and you can't beat the price!It features the adjustable band and a nicely padded earpiece. If you need something hands free and you don't mind the cord--buy this one!
With just a little more common sense and effort, this radio could have been great. However, I found it to be a huge disappointment. The first thing you notice is that the whip antenna is not securely attached to the radio and moves around loosely within the plastic radio housing. When the antenna is fully extended, this translates to a 4 to 6 inch left-right thrashing. The digital display is invisible when looking down on the radio from above. This would be for example when the radio is on a table or night stand and you are in the seated position. The radio must be tilted back or you must look at the display from below for the digits to appear. The radio has a multitude of slide switches which are notorious for going open or intermittent. But the main disappointment is the tuning scheme used in the SSB mode. To hit the correct beat note, there is a thumb wheel on the side of the radio that provides a frequency offset. The problem is that the adjustment or rotation range is about plus and minus 5 KHz which is very course. This makes fine adjustment of the LSB or USB pitch very difficult. The range of the thumb wheel should have been plus or minus 1 KHz rather than 5 KHz. All in all, the radio is just awkward to use. You wouldn't want it on your night stand in the dark as the dial light is very dim and useless. Put your money into something with better engineering such as the AOR.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE BUYING FROM THIS COMPANY. The products are poor, the repairs are poorer and the customer service is non existant. They will not refund anything, even if your product dies twice in the first 9 weeks.
after a couple rebates, i effectively paid about [money] for this machine, and at the price, i'm not sure you can find a better box. part of me is wishing i'd blown another [money] for a beefier dell -- would've gotten a bigger hard drive than 20gb, a faster video card, s-video out, and stuff like that. but if you can live without the bells and whistles, this is a fine little machine.out of the box, you get a 15" monitor, a dvd-cdrw drive, 256mb ram, and a 20gb hard drive. in words, it comes with pretty much everything you need to get started.contrary to what a lot of people are saying, the computer is fast, particularly in floating point calculations. this may or may not be applicable to most users, but for me, i run mathematica, cubase, and logic predominantly, and the athlon is simply a better processor for these sorts of applications.the video performance is really lacking. i didn't anticipate this would be a problem, but getting blocky dvd output can be annoying. it only happens occasionally, but when it does it's very irritating. and don't even think of playing any 3-d games on this; it will give you a grand three frames per second for most new titles. that is worse than bad.essentially, you get what you pay for. hp skimps on the hard drive and video card, but the bottom line is that this is probably the cheapest laptop with a 15" screen out there. all told, if you can deal with its shortcomings, i would definitely recommend it.
Logitech TrackMan Wheel MouseThis product does a great job. Everything I was looking for with this wheel mouse. The reason I did not give this product a 5 was because the "Right Click" side of the mouse is too sensitive.
I bought this camera specifically for the zoom capability. That was fine. Pictures are clear. The trouble with this camera is the On and OFF switch. Sometimes it works..sometimes not. Higher altitude at times cause the problem but even at 200 feet above sealevel it doesn't work.The film has gotten caught up at times and won't auto rewind or wind with new film. I say buy a camera that you know is reliable. I since have bought a Canon Sure Shot 115 and very happy..plus its cheaper.
Update and Edit 5/24/07: Although there was a problem with the Store n Go that I purchased from Amazon, Verbatim Technical Support promptly replaced the faulty drive and the new one seems to work well. I would (if I could) raise my rating to 3 stars.Watch Out! There is a fundamental flaw in the 12GB Store n Gos that are now being shipped. (See previous review) I received mine on 5/11/07. I was excited to try this 12GB flash drive, but it doesn't work and freezes my computers. I know how to use USB drives and flash drives--I have several. Moreover, I have Ceedo installed on some of my drives. They all work. The 12GB Verbatim Store n Go does not work.After recognizing "New Hardware," I get a message to the effect that the USB device has a problem and will not work correctly.Too bad. It looked as if it could have been a good product.
Great bag but wish I would have went bigger, once I get my camera and charger in there ...there's no room for any other lens. but it's good and sturdy
Great system. Very compact and the LCD display shows each battery's condition, which, is a plus as most other chargers do not have this feature. I would recomend this SONY Charger to anyone!
This a pretty decent player. I have no complaints about the device itself. I do wisth there were more third party accessories, but what are you going to do? Because the Zune is the same width as an iPod classic, my iPod car cradle still holds the Zune securely.I chose Zune because I wanted subscription music. I was a die hard iPod fan but buying frim iTunes was just as expensive as buying new releases at Best Buy every tuesday. I tried a few other players such from SanDisk and Creative, but I found that the Zune had the the most logical interface and of course it works pretty much as advertised with its own music store. Most of the music I want is available through the Zune Marketplace.Video looks awesome. Sound quality is very good. Volume is acceptable, but there is no such thing as too loud for me.. Battery life is fair (improved after a second firmware update).Microsoft provides a firmware upgrade for the zune 30. This allows users to experience the interface and features of the second gen players. Apple doesn't make that provision for iPod owners.
I am very pleased with this card...it works great!Also, I want to thank Amazon for your great service inthis and All of my previous purchases...keep it up..!Thank You..Bill Davis
I recently got this for my Panasonic DMC-FZ50. The 55mm thread fits perfectly on the lens.The filter does what's supposed to do. I was a bit skeptical of buying it because of a couple of false advertisement pictures (yes, this filter won't allow you to look through people's clothing!)Now, on what I was expecting: The amount of light required to take a picture it's long, therefore, to use this on people you'll need to have a lot of light and high sensibility modes. However, given that pictures require so much light, it makes easier to take pictures of "movement" (i.e. waterfalls, ponds, etc).I've enjoyed the filter and had some fun with different shots.
Small size makes it very useful when traveling and 2300 mAh batteries are a need these days.
The Sony DSC-P51 is the best value for your dollar. These are NOT refurbs. Excellent digital camera for general work. Batteries will last through 100+ pictures at standard mode. Great clarity and super ease of operation. Researched most other options available and settled on the Sony for reliability and price/value cost.
I no longer need to prop my legs up on the computer CPU. I love the ability to tilt the foot rest to any angle.
Not knowing much about the difference between plasma, LCD, widescreen projections, etc. and the money they ask for them, I bought this expecting this to be a safe step into the more expensive, higher end televisions. I was at first disappointed, but the more I watch this, the more pleased I am with the purchase. Plasma is obviously high end, but I've heard wicked rumors about how fragile they are. LCD is very nice and very light and manageable. The misc. projection televisions afford the larger images at much cheaper prices, but sacrifice weight - what I learned in a nutshell.It has a hook-up for just about anything and everything you can imagine. Red/Green/Blue things for the high-end video hook-up (I suggest a top-of-the-line DVD player and/or receiver to utilize this), an S-video connection (next best video), two or three standard video hookups (the red/white/yellow, which is the oldest technology), an HDTV hookup (still waiting for the HD cable service) and a PC monitor hookup if you're crazy enough to use this as a monitor. The energy saving quick-button is nice for quickly adjusting the brightness - I've found that daytime watching vs. nighttime/all lights out movie watching requires it. The sleep functions toggles in 30min intervals up to 180 minutes for those epic movies. The biggest gripe I have as someone else did is about the speakers - not the greatest in the world. They sound ok but if you're expecting any kind of base, get a sound system. They are adequate for casual watching so you don't have to keep turning on the amp to get solid sound unless you've got 2.3 kids and 1.5 pets. It will stretch any fullscreen picture to fit the widescreen and keep the settings per input (DVD widescreen vs. TV fullscreen doesn't require a toggle each time you change).Overall, a very user-friendly piece of equipment. Highly recommended to those who are new to the higher end electronics or for those who already have a giant widescreen and would like something adequate for the bedroom.
There is only one other review right now for this mouse and it is negative, so I'm adding my positive. I replaced a Kensington optical wireless mouse with this one because I lost the USB receiver. It was my 3rd USB receiver because the first two quit working. I love this new mouse because of what it gives me that the old one did not:1. A low profile USB receiver. My last one was too thick. On a laptop with stacked USB ports that means you couldn't plug anything into your other USB port at the same time as the mouse. It sucked. This one solves that with a very thin receiver.2. In-mouse storage of the USB receiver. Sweet. One less thing I have to dig out of my laptop case, because it is stored in the mouse. And now I can't lose it.3. When you store the USB receiver in the mouse, it turns the mouse off. My last mouse I had to hold down the scroll button and push a 2mm recessed button on the bottom at the same time to turn it off and on. What a pain that was. And many times it didn't work (I'd get my mouse out the next morning only to see that the mouse was still on). Now I just use the spring loaded storage space for the USB receiver.4. Easy battery replacement. The battery is in the same compartment as the USB receiver storage. My old mouse had a battery lid you had to practically break to get off. Plus it relied on proper fit of the lid to make electrical contact with the battery. I would often find that I would lose power because the lid would slightly move and the battery would lose contact. This new mouse has a contact that is independent from the storage lid.5. Battery life. It only takes one AA compared to two AAA. It has already outlived my two AAA (about a week I used to get).6. Range. It works from at least 10 ft. away. Any further away and I can't see the laptop screen anyway.7. NO SYNCING REQUIRED. Every f**king time I used the old optical mouse I had to press the button on the USB reciever, it would flash, I'd press that annoying recessed button on the bottom of the mouse, and the mouse would sync to the receiver. Sometimes. But pressing the button on the bottom required holding the mouse on the opposite side by the battery cover which would sometimes cause that whole loss of electrical contact problem. This new mouse requires no syncing. Plug the receiver in and it works. Sweet.IMO, Kensington properly identified every weakness of the product they were replacing, and successfully addressed all the problems. Awesome. I'm buying one for my wife's laptop. The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the minute rocking thing that the other reviewer mentioned. I noticed it, too. It doesn't bother me, but it could bother others I suppose. I'm often using my mouse on the sofa (soft surface), so it doesn't rock. Only on hard surfaces.
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!
We use this printer with a dental practice management software package. The Dymo LabelWriter works well, is supported by the software and is relatively inexpensive. We have purchased several units and all have worked well.
I've only had it for a week but I've had plenty of opportunity to use it. My 2 1/2 year old twins and their sticky little fingers frequently say "Cheese" as they try to reach for the camera (and sometimes catch it). This is the only thing I've used to clean the lenses so far and it's worked great!
This is a great camera. The 18-135mm lens is a great combination. It is useable right out of the box, but customizable to suit just about any person.Would highly recommend!!!
I got these to workout at the gym. They are great! I love the case to keep everything neat. And the sound quality is wonderful. You are able to hear everything else around you for safety, but that sound is in the background, and what you want to listen to comes through clearly. The price on Amazon is great too! And with Amazon Prime, you can't beat this deal!
I bought this for my daughter for simple voice and music recording at class. Picks up sounds from voice and piano. Very little noise. Nice and compact. Best cassette recorder she has.
I-Pod. Yeah it's all that. The sound is great, it hold a bazillion songs which you can put into your own little playlists. It does lots of cool things. This big one, which I have, is smooth and solid. It plays forever on a charge, looks groovy and my friends think I'm hip. However, the little wonky earphones are such a disappointment. They hurt. Anything that deforms the cartilage in your ears is going to eventually hurt. Is there any way around this that retains the cool image of having the white earphones on? I've seen the "in ear" earphones, and have read the "insertion" advice for the standard earphones (Danger!Danger, Will Robinson!!) and I am still dubious. Come on Apple. You pride yourself on styly design. You can do better than this.
The camera appeared to work OK under Windows 98, but Creative have not got their drivers sorted out for it in Windows 2000, despite the packaging saying that it is compatible.It works OK with netmeeting, but Creative's own program, Webcamgo Control, crashes with a blue screen and reboots. I've not heard or seen any other bit of software capable of producing the dreaded blue screen under Windows 2000, but Creative manages to do it.Viewing Creative's feedback forum on their European website reveals numerous people in the same predicament. No response from Creative.So all in all, spending the extra cash for the most expensive webcam on the market has proved to be a complete waste of money. Won't touch another Creative product with a barge pole !!!!
This was my first hot air brush, and it worked quite well for about two years. Then one day as I was using it, it shot sparks out the handle and tripped the GFI. Hoping it was a one-time event (maybe some hair had been sucked into the motor?), I continued to use it. Another week passed before the same thing happened again! My best guess is that torque builds up where the brush attaches to the main body when you use the brush, so something inside must be moving or getting compressed as you're brushing. I was sad to have to toss it, but hair and fire don't mix!
I have several other models of Panasonic phones at home, so when I needed another, I started with them. The Amazon reviews were positive, so I got this model. I have mixed feelings about it. As a telephone, it is a high-quality device. For my needs (fairly limited), it may not have been the best choice. Here's why: THIS PHONE WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR A SMALL OFFICE WHERE THERE'S A LOT OF INTERCOM USE; OR IN A LARGE HOUSE WHERE ALL THE STATIONS HAD THIS SAME MODEL PHONE. The phone is as much an intercom as a telephone, and I don't need an intercom. (The buttons along the right side are intercom buttons--they are not for speed-dialing).There are a couple of features (or lack of) that some other reviewers have mentioned that make one shake one's head. The LCD display is not back-lit. Have the people at Panasonic ever looked at a cell phone? (On a cell phone, the display lights up, the buttons light up--everything lights up!). On my cell phone, I scroll down vertically to find a name, then horizontally to find the number (cell, home, or work). On this phone, it is necessary to make a separate listing for each (Tom--Cell, Tom--Home, etc.).I could go on, but I won't, because I don't want to leave the impression that this is a bad phone (it's not); but I wish Panasonic made the same phone without all the intercom stuff, and devoted more of their engineering expertise to further improving some aspects that pertain to receiving (and especially) making a telephone call.
I like the case! It protects ver well and you can acually put your ID in the case as well. Only thing i noticed is that with th Droid X when you get a notification on the top of the phone you have to drag it down to open it...with this case there is a leather strip right wheer you have to pull down on the screen. makes it difficult to do. you have to lift the leather strap up to pull the message down....little anoyning.
I placed this in a sunny window and turned it on. That is all it took. I listened to the radio while I hand sewed a dress shirt for my son. (This takes a long time) By the time the sun set, I was done with the shirt and the radio was done working unless I was going to wind it.
I purchased one of these from Magnavox through a well known auction site (not e Bay. It arrived with no power cord but they sent me to a service center a few miles form my house and they handed me one---if they had told me that it wasa standard PC type power cord I could have saved the gas.there were problems out of the box. the connections are vertical not flat against the screen. That makes it easier to hide the cables but harder to connect them---especially S Video. The standard picture settings are not that great. I found some suggestions online about what to do with them.The picture actually seemed to improve after a few days. I am happy with it so far.
I have to say, I have been a loyal HP fan, and I picked this printer to replace my old 2000 model, which I loved. I wanted a HIGH capacity ink machine, that would do color printing without the constant cartridge change of less professional models. This printer (my second one) is nothing but an albatross. It has never worked right from day one. The first one, which was exchanged for this new one, was defective, shook the table apart and never was able to get going. The new one is worse. The on off button does not work until it feels like it, it jams paper, it bands the colors completely missing some spots of color, it is WAY too noisy, it prints in jerking steps and comes out of the machine in jerks, print quality is somewhat grainy, nothing like the quality I have come to expect from HP printers. I have an emergency $29.00 HP models Inkjet 3520 that has FAR superior print ability. Shame on HP! POOR POOR design. I am still awaiting a return for this one! I would recommend you DO NOT get this machine, as it is a dinosaur.
I absolutely love this trackball! It can't really be found in stores anymore. Thank goodness for Amazon! Trackball holds up pretty well. I got about 2 years of daily use out of it before the buttons became worn.
I bought the Manfrotto Compact Geared Head to help in leveling my camera for shooting 360 stitched panorama shots. It works well. These shots require a perfectly level setup, which is aided by the bubble level that is part of the head. Adjustments are a pleasure as you can "dial in" the exact setting, without having to worry about locking mechanisms. I use the quick release because I often shoot the same setup once with a digital camera and again with a film camera. I gave it 4 stars because of the quick release, which is not intuitive. More than once I have come away with a bloody knuckle. Still, there is no satisfaction like knowing you have the best tool for the job, and the Manfrotto Compact Geared Head is it.
I'm fairly new to telescopes and their associated equipment, so do not consider this an &#34;expert&#34; review.I was having an issue aligning my finder scope to the telescope; the issue was I wasn't very accurate with it. I had a tough time picking the same star in both the finder scope and the telescope.The Starbeam wound up being the fix for me. Bolted right up to the rear cell, switched it on and used a distant telephone pole for initial alignment. Pointed the scope skywards and tested it out. It works great. The projected dot is very visible. I like that the dot brightness is adjustable, so you can see through the dot to your target.I like this telescope accessory. It is simple to use, is well built and works as advertised.
The 505 is so easy to use. I like the special dual still shot and video capability (shooting a still photo while shooting video simultaneously). It is great to be able to take quality photos and video on one machine. The touch sensitive screen is nice too. The only hassle is having to switch DVD's during a longer session such as a class. But, Great job Sony!
Very disappointed, I just bought this on March 24th and the connections that go in the cigarette lighter already seem to be worn out. The slightest bump in the road and your music will cut out. Tried checking the internal workings but nothing seems to fix it.
I guess this is the most unwanted thing that a lens buyer want to experience,the lens came with a scratch on it, I bought it just before going out of town and did not see the scratch while i was at home.Amazon gave me some time to return it but i am stuck where i went and can not come back. So i think i wont be able to return it on time and will live with a scratch....
i installed them in a ported box and i was amazed with the sound... i think i found my new favorite subwoofer on a budget!
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.
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
I bought this new machine for my office,I needed a Fax conformation,read the book,e-mailed the company finally I got teck support on the phone,this machine is not easy to understand. It took up to much space in my computer and my computer man had to come and re-install the softwear.Costing me too much time,buy something easy to install and use. The faxes are too light coming in and we don't know why,have plenty of ink. Not going to waste 45 minutes on hold,it is easier just to make a copy of the fax darker. Still cant get a copy of the conformation with the time on it.Must make a copy of what I faxed and staple it to the time conformation the machine prints out.Machine is fast and quiet.Need to have extensive knowlege of the computer world to even hook this up, my 21 year old asst.could not do it and she has been working with computers her whole life.
I have been using a Street Pilot c550 since 2003 and recently updated the maps. I liked it so much that I bought another Street Pilot. This time the Street Pilot c580 because I wanted to try out the MSN Direct. The c580 is just like to c550. They are easy to use, intuitive, and best of all they have loud speakers so you can focus on driving rather than looking at the screen for directions. Excellent features for the price! The Street Pilot C Series hooks up to my bluetooth phone without a hitch and the MSN Traffic is good but not available in all areas. Overall, for the price, features, accuracy of the unit, I highly recommend it. I wish Garmin improved on the Street Pilot C Series with QWERTY inputs with new GPS chips and 333Mhz processors instead of discontinuing the product. It would have been nice to have the new maps from the Nuvi 2x5 Series with the loud speakers of the Street Pilot. If you want the most bang for the buck with ease of use, the Street Pilot c580 is a winner. It comes with 1 year MSN Direct free trial, and if you like it you can go on the Garmin website and buy it for $60 for lifetime traffic -- just like the Nuvi 760 with no pop up advertising like the 265WT. The car charger acts as the traffic antenna.I also own the Nuvi 760, Nuvi 260, Nuvi 255, and Nuvi 265WT. Now all my vehicles have a Garmin. The Nuvi Series speaker volume is low (even in the highest volume settings) compared to the Street Pilot C Series. This is the only advantage of the Street Pilot C Series.
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.
I'm sure you can find something nicer or that sounds better -- by spending 6 to 20 times more money. But for $5, you simply cannot go wrong with these. They sound quite nice on my ipod, feel fine, and they do exactly what they're supposed to. And for $5, they can't be beat. Shoot, you'd want a set even just to have a backup in case your more expensive set goes kaput.
I've had my Palm for less than 7 months and I am having battery problems. Having followed their instructions, they are now telling me that my warranty has expired and they are going to charge me [money] for telephone support.I really love the features and while it worked I recommended it to anyone who asked. I won't be buying another Palm product as a result of this experience.
Purchased this TV from Amazon and played around with it for a few days. It is an excellent 720p TV. The HLS series has much better color and contrast than the previous version (HLR series). The TV produces crisp and life-like images that are jaw dropping. I watched my first full length HD show last night (CSI: Miami season finale) and it was wonderful. My wife and I must have said "wow" at least half a dozen times during the show.The set works best for us at 720p, as I couldn't tell much difference between that and 1080i. But 1080i breaks up during scenes with heavy movement, so 720p is best. We have a Comcast HD DVR hooked up to it via HDMI, which is superior to component input, in my opinion.We've also got a Toshiba SD-4900 Progressive Scan DVD Player, which comes to the TV through component, and even that looks good on this TV.PROS:1. Superior Image Rendition with 2.6" 14K RPM color wheel - minimal rainbow effect - and I have fast eyes that usually get bothered by those types of things.2. 2 HDMI, 2 Component, and PC Input (Game Mode)3. Nice and easy to use remote4. Easy to use setup and menu features5. Clean black bezel6. Great sound7. Great instruction manual8. Lightweight TV. Easily handled by two people.CONS:1. 1 Year Warranty2. No DVI-D input (no biggie - you have to buy a DVI to HDMI converter cable).3. No included cablesAll in all, this has been an excellent and happy purchase for us. If you've become a little blah about watching TV, an upgrade to a HD DLP TV like this will really get you excited.I would enthusiastically recommend this TV to anyone and best of all, Amazon had the best price when I bought it. Combined with free shipping, this was a great deal. I ordered this TV on Saturday and had it in my house on the following Friday.My next move will to pair this TV with either a HD-DVD player, or with a superior up-converting DVD Player, such as the OPPO OPDV971H up-converting DVD player.
This recorder with 1 gig memory has great volume and uses battery sparingly. The integrated USB is very handy. The software pops up upon insertion of the USB, and the ability to share videos with the partinered website is very convenient.
Well to sum this up, I was looking for some extra speakers for a surround sound system I am putting together. I planned on using these speakers for the rear surround satellites, but after having heard them, I decided to use them for the front speakers! They're awesome. Sony speakers can be trusted to put out great sound. I would say the mid and high frequencies have excellent responses. These speakers do not sound hollow or "tinny". The bass isn't as full as I'd like, but for the size they do manage some good bass. Highly recommend.
I have purchased several HP printers over the past 12 years, been perfectly satisfied with all, but can say without a doubt that the HP Deskjet 5940 is an absolute piece of junk. I made the mistake of purchasing it directly from HP and they refuse to refund my money or send me a new printer. The best they could offer me was to send a refurbished version of the same model. The problem with accepting a refurbished unit, is that it doesn't address the problem that there is an engineering defect with the printer itself. The problem lies in the fact that the paper feeding mechanism fails to accept the paper no matter how many times you try. The only way to get the paper to cycle correctly through the feeding mechanism, is to press an arrow on the printer itself, after a warning window opens up on your desktop indicating that the paper is not loaded properly. I think that I know how to load paper properly, so the fact that no matter what I do, this printer fails to work properly is a pretty good indication that their is a design flaw in the model itself. Reading some of the other comments on Amazon, it becomes obvious that such a design flaw exists. When I called HP customer support, after being placed on hold for 40 minutes, I was finally connected to a representative from India. Now, while I wish that American companies would stop outsourcing customer service to India, I understand that in order to save money they simply have no choice. The problem with my call, was that after someone finally answered the phone, it was virtually impossible for me to understand what they were saying. Finally, after going through the route of switching from one person to another, they connected me with someone who spoke fluent English, and as mentioned the only thing they would offer to do is to send me the exact same model, only refurbished. Knowing that the refurbished unit would pose exactly the same problem, I told them that I would pass on their offer and now am stuck with a printer that I will likely end up throwing in the garbage. BUYER BEWARE, DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER. IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK AND HAS AN ENGINEERING DEFECT! If you do go ahead and purchase the printer, you are asking for trouble and will undoubtedly end up discarding it, as I am about to do.Update: HP finally offered to replace my printer with a new one. Ironically, the replacement printer was manufactured only a few weeks ago, while the original one that I had purchased directly from HP had been manufactured almost a year ago, or 8 months before I bought it. Apparently, HP has been made aware that the Deskjet 5940 had a faulty paper feeding mechanism and they have recently fixed the problem. My new one works just fine. My advice if purchasing this printer would be to make sure that the date of manufacture is after May 2006. You should have no problems if you purchase one made after that date. If you purchased one that was made prior to that date, and you are having problems with the paper feeding mechanism, call HP to arrange for them to replace it free of charge.
the screws are a little short, but it does not affect the overall quality of the product. works well with no visible difference in video quality between this or more expensive cables I own.
Great quality router. We rely on it at our home, which has multiple wireless devices, and have never been disappointed. We have installed it at relatives homes too.
I find this useful when you what something that can get the job done with no hassles.I prefer this pen rather than the tissue papers because it's easy to use.If it were cheaper i would give 5 stars....
I just bought this camera (red version) for my son's birthday. We used the batteries that came with it, they died right away. We have since put in at least 6 sets of new batteries, and they all have gone on to the big waste dump in the sky within an hour. Being that its been only two weeks, I am returning this piece of junk to the store from which it came this weekend, and giving my son the money to buy what he wants.My recommendation: Spend a little time looking for a better quality camera than this one. Pictures were good though, at least the ones we managed to take before it died.
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.
Very good quality. I just wish we would have ordered black as our T.V. is black. Perhaps someone has an idea on how to frame around the sides so you never see the mount.
Sound quality is pretty low on these, and they feel a bit cheap. To be honest I was surprised that these were Sonys.
My nano goes everywhere I go! I can take my music everywhere and I love that!
Got these for my 15 year old to use on his laptop for whatever - music, school (he goes to online high school) - they work great. He's happy with them, and for the price, I am too.He is not very careful with his things, so I wanted to find a cheap pair of headphones that would work decent and not be the end of the world if he wrecked them....BINGO!! These are the ticket.
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 !
We were getting this for My grandma's party. So, I though this would be cool. we got it the day after we order it which was nice. I tried to install it and nothing happen. Called the tech crew and waited for around 15min and then they kept on getting me to buy more cords. And on top of that if you have wireless internet it may interfear with it.
Cruzer Titanium 2GB - is a notch above the rest. I own 4 SanDisk USB drives and several other non-SanDisk units. The Cruzer Titanium's performance is better than the others as far as data throughput read and write. The case is virtually indestructible, surviving drops and driving over with the car (oops). The slightly higher price is worth it if you want a fast rugged unit.
This wireless adapter is complete trash.I bought it a few years back, recently upgraded my RAM and the card doesn't support anything over 2 gigs.They did a recall on the same version mine is(v3) and yet I do not quality although I have the same EXACT problem as the recalled products.I phoned their support and it was an outsourced phone call(obviously), not that I have a problem with outsourced phone calls, the guy proceeded to help me and once he stated how to update my drivers although I already tried the latest drivers and on the page is lists my problem as a known issue, he proceeded to tell me he cannot help me further because he does not have the "authorization" because my card is too old and quickly gave me another phone number to call.I will never buy another netgear product.
I have used SanDisk products in the past, and all I can report from experience is that SanDisk flash memory is extremely unreliable. I had purchased a 128MB SanDisk compact flash card last year and it failed after 3 months. My father's also Cruzer Mini died just last month, but I attributed it to poor disconnection or handling of the drive. I received my cruzer as a present and it worked well for me, but little did I know that I would suffer the same fate.After pulling an all nighter to put the finishing touches on a my lab, the cruzer Mini reported an I/O error 3 hours before I had to turn it in. I immediately realized that the drive was done. I tested it on other machines only to get the device error. Drive properties showed the drive reported 0 bytes. Bad bad sign.I lost two weeks of hardwork as well as most of my percious lab data. This drive failed me when I needed it most.Avoid SanDisk at all costs, I should've learned the first time their products failed me.As always, no technology is completely reliable, so BACKUP at all costs.
Love this GPS system. It's easy to use, easy to read and I cannot say enough good about it. I actually have nothing bad to say. I was in a really bad traffic jam on 81 in NY and hit the detour button - awesome. I must have saved at least an hour of time going through the detour. I highly recommend this GPS system. It's inexpensive and easy to use and best of all portable so we can use it from car to car. Buy it - you won't regret it.
I have a HTS which includes 50" DLP; digital converter box; 3 dvd players and recorders; receiver for 7.1 system; dish network receiver and projector for 145" screen. This requires a lot of different remotes and this Logitech 550 eliminates most of the remotes and makes it easy to hit one button for the situation needed. I would recommend this remote. For best prices do your research.
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 is a fantastic piece of equipment. I have a sigma 10-20mm wide angle for my Nikon D80 and don't know what I'd do without it. If you want to bring your images to life, pick up a circular polarizer!Visual Guide to the Wineries and Hotels of the Central Coast: with the Photography of John Crippen
This product is very good.I use regularly Sony dvd-rw, because is reliable.I will recommend it to a firend.
I would like to say that I received this product as a gift and was one of the best gifts ever. The V-90 is so compact and so easy to use, even a BLONDE could do it.Without reading the manual, I was able to record messages, play them back, change clock setting, etc... So easy to operate that you can use it right away! As I read past reviews, they obviously need to read their manuals. They complained about the following (features they didn't know the V-90 had):Some excellent features:* &quot;HOLD&quot; button so you the recorder doesn't accidentally record, delete, or change messages* While recording, you could press the &quot;REC&quot; button again for a pause or just use the voice activation feature*While playback, press &quot;PLAY&quot; to pause and unpause message (very useful when used for dictation purposes)The V-90 has 3 folders - two general and the &quot;S&quot; folder for scheduled messages. Good feature and not that hard to navigate if you have a brain. I use my recorder on a daily basis and delete messages very quickly to save space (not that I would use it all up anyway).One overall complaint, if used in the LP-90 minute mode, voice is deep and hard to understand. Very easy to fix that problem, use the SP-33 minute mode. Excellent voice clarification. Even when used with voice activation, your messages don't get cut off.Once again, I would HIGHLY recommend this product. The design and features are great for a basic user.
This player is my first MP3 player, and I have to say that I got a lot more than I expected for the price. This little thing is EXCELLENT. It's a lot smaller than I expected, fitting perfectly into my jeans pocket. It's easy to operate, it plays just about anything I put on it, and the battery life is amazing! I've seen people complain about MP3 players' volume abilities being lacking, but this thing has awesome volume range, from a whisper to a high volume that allows me to hear my music clearly even when I'm walking alongside a busy road.I'm going on a trip overseas this summer and this will definately be going with me. I can't see what more you would want in an MP3 player.
This is really the best TV you can buy in the 40" range. After tons of research online and hours spent in many stores, I can tell you that the XBR2 has the best picture quality available. I would say the XBR2 (40") has better picture quality than even similarly sized plasmas. The blacks are wonderfully dark and the colors are vibrant and accurate.Be sure to get your settings right by going online and searching for user forums. Use these as a starting point, then adjust to your liking.If you are considering buying this TV, do it. You won't find a better 40" anywhere (and the price here is good too).
One star is generous. Forget this piece of junk, it is not worth even a 10th of the price. Spend $10.00 more and get an iPod shuffle with 10X the space. Why this is still being offered is beyond me. They don't even make smart media cards anymore! Please tell me this is a joke.
I LOVE my iPod! Since I got it and put iTunes on my computer I haven't been able to listen to a full album. I love being able to shuffle through 4.2 days worth of music. One minute I'm listening to Linkin Park, and the next I'm listening to Tchaikovsky. It's a beautiful thing! It did scratch very easily, but as long as I can still hear the music I'm happy. I imagine if you'll be using it to watch video, that would be a problem, but I don't intend to use up the GBs for that. I read a lot of complaints saying their batteries don't last long, but I've had no problems. I just went on an eight hour road trip and still had battery life left. If you can afford one, what's the problem? I actually baught mine directly from apple.com and got a one year warranty, so if you get a malfunctioning one, just send it back. What's the worst thing that could happen?
I use this mouse with my HP Pavilion dv9500t laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium. So far this mouse has worked flawlessly. I had heard that wireless routers and mice sometimes interfere with each other but I have not had any problems. Setup was easy. I didn't install the software that comes with the mouse. Instead, I double clicked my laptop's bluetooth icon and followed the instructions. I was up and running in less than two minutes. The mouse is a bit smaller than I'm used to, but this is not a problem. I like that a carrying case is included and that it has an on/off switch to conserve battery power. Excellent product.
I'm a School of Rock guitar teacher. I picked these up today at walmart to stick in my practice room for hookup to my laptop. they should like s***, used them for all of thirty seconds and decided to unplug and use laptop speakers. seriously the worst speakers I've ever heard
it arrived on time, it looks like it is described, works well, and I have nothing more to say but
I was surprised to find a video camera at such an inexpensive price and quality.Came in a box in good shape.
I too own this printer and apparently there is a problem with the print head on this model. I have the same problem as many of you, it won't recognize the yellow cartridge. It only took about thirty days for this error to start popping up. I was going to get a new print head, but after reading everyone's review, I am just going to trash it and and accept it as a lesson learned.For me, it is the end of the road for Canon. I was an HP person and someone talked me into this one. I am going back to HP.
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.
They didn't work when I needed them to. I am in Iraq and needed them to work, they could not pick each other up. I was not happy. Now they just sit there collecting dust.....
Hardware works great: laser mouse has no ball to get dirty, movement is smooth on ordinary desk surface, works on almost any surface (including mousepad); keyboard has many extra function buttons; batteries last a long time; I use one set in kitchen and kb/mouse are at least 10 feet away from USB receiver and still works fine; comes with extension cord for USB receiverSoftware works great when it works: I have one machine where the extra features are not available; have not yet determined what the problem is; keyboard and mouse still work fine, but extra buttons and functions don't workOnly other con: keyboard layout is a bit different; insert key is on top row, 6-button function area (with pg-up, end, etc) is oriented vertically instead of horizontally - this takes some getting used to - which is not easy when you still need to use other keyboards with the original orientation.Overall, well designed and a good value.
Purchased this keyboard to replace my old Natural Multimedia keyboard (which was used so much that the bumps were worn off the F and J keys). I have not had the space bar problems reported by other reviewers, though the space bar does make a very audible "click" when pressed (this is a minor annoyance at times, but doesn't seem to affect the usability of the keyboard in any way).The feel of the keys is good -- neither mushy or too firm. The wrist rest is nice and I don't need to use my old gel wrist rest any longer. The curvature on this keyboard is actually a little more pronounced than the Multimedia version, and is better. Another welcome change for me is that the F-Lock defaults to "on".The zoom slider is pretty cool, though I don't use it often. Maybe I will once I get used to it being there. Ditto for the "back" and "forward" buttons below the space bar.One minus for me (and the reason for only 4 stars) is that this keyboard supports only USB. It does NOT support PS/2 -- even with an adapter. I'm using the keyboard with a KVM switch, and I had to replace my old one (which only supported PS/2) in order to get this keyboard to work.
Although this has a small storage space, I found it very durable. My kids use it for school. Rarely would they reach the limit on space with their school work. The rubber case seems to make this more durable than other ones that we have tried. The lanyard strap that came with it is also very useful. Great product.
This is a fine peice of machinery. I got this for my birthday and I loved it. Me and my friends are having a blast with it. Now I cam see any monument on my camera. You won't be disappointed. Don't listen to these guys trying to put this camera down. Buy now.
The phone has excellent sound quality but I was very disappointed that it only has three speed dial numbers - It has 8 extension buttons that I will never use since it is for my home office. They should have reversed the buttons, 10 speed dials and 3 extensions.It lacks an answering machine that my last 2 line phone had. When I purchased it I just assumed that it had a built in answering machine (my mistake for not reading the features list on the box).
Definitely recommend reading other review on this product before buying. It's a 50/50 deal whether you get a good product output or a negative one.Mine has two huge black bars on my television screen. I don't know if my screen is just to big or what, but my other cord (in which I replaced with this one) worked just fine; full screen and amazing sound quality. This one however, has a lower audio frequency.You get what you get for 80 so cent.
I bought the Fisher S1000, but what it sounds like from the other reviews, they didn't fix any of the problems. First of all, the DVD player doesn't play some DVD's like Charlie's Angel. I had to do some web surfing and found out that if you buy a DVD that can play in more than one country's (Don't ask me why different countries have different codes)DVD player than it won't play on the Fisher DVD player because it only plays Region 1 (USA) DVD's. One would think it would be a good thing to have a DVD you can bring to France and it plays just as well there as in say Germany, buy the Fisher DVD player won't play it.Another thing is I use it for playing my CD's. However, it won't play any of the CD's I burned on my Laptop. It's very disappointing spending all that time burning a CD when you can't even listen to it on a quality sound system in your home.The reason I gave it two stars and not one is that it does play most other DVD's. I've only ran into the whole region code problem thing twice and that was when I bought the DVD's (of course I had to bring them back or give them to my mother who's DVD player plays them). And it does also play store bought CD's with no problem.I can't comment on the picture or sound quality because I have a pretty old TV. So aside from the two problems I mentioned (which are very frustrating for me) it works well. Perhaps, if you don't want to play burned CD's and they don't make many more multi-region discs, it would be a good DVD player.
I bought the Sony MZ-RH10 while looking for something to replace my iPod + iTunes. Granted I have a ton of music, however, I do not have time to listen to 60gigs of music nor do I want to scroll through 60gigs of music to find what I want to listen to.Needless to say, I've found what I've been looking for. In walks the Sony MZ-RH10. People who want to "think" alike will have an iPod. Us folks, who want to "think" different, will have a MD Walkman. For me, the minidisc format is the ultimate solution. Yes, I can carry around as much music as I want, however, and more importantly, I can carry around JUST the music that I want. Depending on disc size, level of compression chosen, I can have up to 45 hours of music on one disc.For those of you who love your mp3's, this player has all the mp3 support that you need. It supports all of the bit rates, tag info, and the player has built-in playlist support so you can play your favorite tunes in any order, and even shuffle them as well. The player also has a wide range of built-in editing features with regards to tagging and editing of recorded tracks. There's too many to list here.On the recording front, and yes, there are many of us who love to record just about anything you can think of, I can record in analog or digital from multiple sources. I've been recording from different sources with cassette tapes since I was a kid, and this device takes me back, keeps me current, and will propel me into the future musically.I would like to mention one more thing about the recording. I've read if you have two hours of music, then it takes two hours to transfer that music to the RH10. This is only true if you're plugged in directly to the source. Use the USB port on your computer and transfer albums to the RH10 in just minutes.
If your a Palm user, don't bother spending the money on a Windows CD device.How tough is it? The E-115 has a great display (the only reason this review has 1 star), but the battery, CF and Synch doors are so thin and fragile, you'll be calling Casio up within a week to get replacements. The whole unit seems so fragile, that I'm afraid to stand up from my chair while holding it.PC Synchronization: The unit also syncs very slowly with your PC compared to Palm devices. It can take a long as a half hour to sync the E-115 even with all serial ports setup for their fastest speeds! The PC Synchronization application (ActiveSync) routinely locks up in Windows 2000. You have to open Task manager and close 2 processes to bring it up again. Very Very bad.Features: There is nothing additional that the E-115 provides (except for the great color screen) that Palm devices do not provide at 1/2 the cost and reliability. Why I ever thought this was an upgrade was beyond me.Support: There is no documentation (physical) that comes with the unit. Just a quick-start guide which is more quick than start. Microsofts site for supporting PocketPC is either not there or so bad that it cannot be found. Support from Casio is the same if not worse.Applications: Application installation is tedious and difficult. You need to go to multiple locations to install a single application which makes this device much harder than any of the Palm devices. Also, there is really nothing available on the E-115 that isn't available (cheaper) on Palm devices.I was very excited to get my E-115. Now I'm very excited to get my money back. Sorry.
The laptop cooler does a great job. The only problem was when it was recieved and plugged in it would not work at first. The problem was one of the wires was not conected entirely and that caused it not to run. All in all good buy.
Very easy to use and set-up. Got it working in less than 10 mins! Slightly on the expensive side, but the modem's range and reliability more than make up for the extra cost!!
If you need a reliable memory card you can't go wrong with this 2gb card.
Ordered this of amazon.com prior to reading all the reviews...truth be told, I would've still ordered as most reviews were favorable?!I used it to make some Elk Jerky on my smoker (only the grill probe), it kept the receiver updated and was accurate with my grill level thermometer. I had no issue making the connection between the two and had no issue with it dropping a signal.As others have reviewed, the on/off switch on the sending unit is badly designed and the software that doesn't allow one to adjust high/low temp setting without going all the way thru the temps is annoying, bu given the price I paid, tolerable?!The quality of the material used to make it was inline with other thermometers I own, but having used it only once I cannot comment on the longevity nor the long term quality of the product. I will say, typically, you get what you pay for and in this case I felt it was a bargain!I would recommend to a friend, with the previous critiques!
This is a perfect place to store fash drives and just what I hoped it would be; in fact it was better. It shipped so fast I was amazed. Excellent seller.
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 was skeptical about the device, but I didn't want to mess up the "stock" look of my Civic Coupe 2002 getting a new stereo.Easy installation (if you know how to remove the front panel).Sound pretty close to CD quality.I would definitely recommend it.
i compare the bose product from my brother and the ivoice, the sound is similar the only diference is the bose have more volume but the fidelity is same
Very fast and compact. No huge cords to deal with. Exactly what I was looking for!
This hair dryer works great. My first purchase broke after just two weeks, the heating element became too hot and the hairdryer shut off. My replacement however has been fine. Drys hair quickly and leaves it feeling smooth and silky. It is light weight and easy to hold while styling with a brush in the other hand.
After researching the DVR market for the past few months, I first decided upon buying ReplayTV. I was impressed by their Commercial Advance feature and their product was $50 cheaper than Tivo's. Anyways, I bought the ReplayTV and set it up. However, I had the hardest time getting the ReplayTV remote to recognize and work well with my Digital Cable box. Even if the remote did work, I couldn't get the right channel to record. So after a few hours of frustration and being unable to reach customer service, I decided to send it back.With my proverbial tail between my legs, I began to look at Tivo, somewhat skeptically this time around. I took the risk though, and after an easy setup process, I was able to get it working right from the start! After only a few hours, I'm already so much more impressed by the ease of use, the great instruction manuals, and the reliability. I decided to write this review for those who are unsure of which brand to choose. At this point, my vote has to be with Tivo!
It lasted two weeks. The rubber housing opened a little when squeezed near the usb plug and along its width (blue thing to blue thing). A little dirt or moisture got in. The computer no longer recognized what kind of USB device was being plugged in. I tested other USB devices, including a different flash memory, and they all worked fine.I cut the rubberized covering off and blew the circuit board clean. The computer then recognized that the device is (was) a usb flash memory. I promptly backed up my data. I'm back to my 2Gb sandisk that has lasted about 2 years.
For the price this is a very good product. Keeps the frizzies and fly aways in check and adds body and shine.
Adding a 2nd display to my computer, this great big flatscreen LCD TV looks just fabulous, and with this 15ft. cable I can put the PC in the other room, expelling it's heat elsewhere while I sit in the cooler room watching whatever on the screen. I would buy it again for another flatscreen LCD display, had I the purse to do so.
The Scope optics are better than average, but the zoom adjustment is Very Hard to move. In fact so hard I sent the scope back for a refund.
It works when it feels like it. Sometimes it'll just stop working. I used it for my tower to HDTV and others to test it. Wouldn't buy it again.
this brand is far supierior. You can tell by looking at it. It is snagless too.Comes in many colors.Love it
Nice snagless connectors. They make it much nicer to string and unstring among all the other wires to the computer.
I originally needed a headset for times when I'm on marathon meetings. I wanted something light weight but functional. I purchased this unit way back in March 2006. Now, after 5 years my headset was starting to show it's age with the covering around the earpiece starting to flake off.I remember being hesitant to purchase this set originally, I mean come on, look at the price. However after the positive reviews I decided to try it. The headset has been very reliable (consider I've used this for 5 years). With all the use the rest of the headset is still performing well, including the mike and wiring. Since the earpiece is starting to flake I'm considering dropping the few bucks to get a new unit, looking to get another 5 years out of the replacement as well.
It is fortunate to find a source of excessive office supply inventory for sale. Item cost is very reasonable, shipping fast.
Best bang for your buck. Recommended by a buddy, I can say two thumbs up, solid constructions, sound great. Only negative is that I bought 2, then i bought another and the paint color (white) was off a little from the first two...
The Shure SE530 earphones are ridiculously expensive...and worth every penny. If you're debating buying them, and you're at least a semi-audiophile, and you have the discretionary $$$ to do so, buy them.Between the extremely high quality of the sound and the noise isolation, this will likely be the best sound system you ever own. Yes, probably better than your fancy home sound system, because of the isolation of any extraneous noise and the elimination of any funky room acoustics. Pure aural immersion. Outstanding clarity and balance. To reiterate what another reviewer said, you can listen to an album you've heard hundreds of times before and pick up tiny details for the first time.Important though, to take full advantage of the sound, make sure you get a tight seal with your ear canal. How important is this? Let's put it this way: a loss of just 25% of the seal will probably result in a loss of 50% of the sound, particularly the bass. Shure gives you a lot of fittings to try out in achieving a good, comfortable seal. Be patient and try each of them out for a fair amount of time. If you're not comfortable with things fitting snugly and deeply into your ear canal, Shure's high end products may not be for you.One other note: both I and another friend have sent in Shure's products for repair, and their customer service is awesome.
I put this power strip under my desk at work after I was tired of the cleaning crew hitting the power button on my old plug strip with their vacuum cleaners. This plug strip "hides" the power button on the end so it's much more difficult to accidentally kick it.I try to write helpful reviews so comment or vote yes if you think this review helped you in your decision to buy.
I bought this TV from Amazon and they used Eagle for shipping it. I was initially apprehensive about buying a plasma TV online since they are damaged easily but Eagle was very good. They even took the TV out of the box and were very efficient. Very smooth process from product ordering to delivery. Installation is very easy even though the TV is about 70 pounds and took about 15 minutes. I got the TV for $1280. The picture quality is great, clear and sound is good too. Panasonic rates very highly on many reviews and it shows. I also love the number of different inputs, HDMI, S-Video, composite and component. The SD card slot is also very convenient. For the price, this TV is great value.
I bought this router about six months ago and have yet to experience any major problems. It was very easy to set-up and provides a strong signal that is easy to connect to from any device. I especially like the "guest network" feature that allows visitors to use the router (by pressing the button on the router) without disclosing the password and exposing your network. I use my router for several devices including laptops, desktops, an IPOD touch, and my Samsung Fascinate (Android smart phone). I love this router!
I bought this camera for my boyfriend for his birthday in February (2007) on the condition that I could take it with me to Florida for my week of vacation in March. I love this camera! I also brought my 4 year old ($500) Sony digital camera, and used both throughout the entire week. My photos from both cameras were awesome, and I was very surprised to note that the photos taken with the Casio were somewhat better than my more expensive Sony. I'm sure some has to do with the technology (being that my Sony is much older) but I think a lot has to do with the Casio just being a great little camera. The BEST SHOT feature is awesome and takes the guesswork out of changing environments. I used the SCENERY choice the most, but also used FLOWER (for closeups of flowers and other things) and the PORTRAIT choice for pics of my friends and family. I also took some pictures on the regular AUTO setting, which also came out great. I loved how fast this camera is - I was on a boat ride and dolphins began jumping through the boat's wake and in one fluid motion I grabbed the Casio, hit the ON button as I swung my arm over the side of the boat and instantly clicked the shutter button - I got an incredible shot of the dolphin jumping through the air! All of that occurred in the time it would have taken my old Sony just to turn on. I never would have gotten that shot with the Sony. I highly recommend this camera!!! And it's so small it fits in a shirt pocket. A definite plus!
I have this lens for very long time, and it is still one of the most frequently used L Prime for my assignment.Indeed, this lens has been very popular among commercial photographer who are doing full body portrait, in the particular market, this lens is often considered as premier portrait lens.I will not go into the wisdom of using 35mm as a portrait lens since it is really up to the judgment of individual photographer.In general, there are two type of people using this lens for professional purpose.Former is people who are shooting architecture/landscape and latter is people shooting portrait.While I do not use this lens much for commercial landscape photography purpose, I used this lens a lot for commercial portrait purpose.For the particular type of model...very often female model, I often do the model interview with this lens alone to determine how well this model will work with my project.This lens works really well with particular type of model. And since I worked with Far East market frequently on commercial/magazine assignment, this type of lens work out very well and indeed became workhorse of my production.You have to be mindful, 35mm focal length is bit tricky to do portrait. So, you have to be careful with type of model you are using.It is also very useful for low available light situation, so I see some wedding photographer used them.Some of events photographer also love to use this for similar reason, and it seemed to work well with capturing child etc.However, I only see limited satisfied amateur user of this lens... while I am teaching photography lesson.It is may be because it makes very little economic sense for amateur user who are shooting landscape or family portrait.This 35mm lens focal length are well covered by many reputable L zoom lens including 16-35, 17-40, 24-105, 24-70 and other. All of them are excellent L lens, and will do wonder for the most of landscape or portrait project. Zoom lens actually makes better economic argument in many occasion.As far as difference from L zoom lens concern, you won't notice much until you started to enlarge to considerable size.To be honest, not all of my 35mm focal length shoot on commercial assignment used this prime lens either... and that is even for the people who shoot staged subject in studio. So, you can guess how often prime lens is used for journalistic type of photography.So, be sure you need this particular lens or you will be disappointed.Faster Aperture alone normally won't justify this lens.But if you know you need this lens, and your assignment or project demand this lens. Why wait.You really have to look at its performance when it is stop down to f2.8~f4 where many of money shot using this lens are created.For people who are not sure about taking plunge to the L prime lens, I strongly suggest to rent this lens for a week or more, so you will be sure you needed this lens for your particular style.Major Advantage are:1. F1.4 Aperture really help for low available light portrait situation, and ideal for indoor use.2. Very nice portrait lens for particular type of production.3. Work wonderfully on both full size sensor camera as well as 1.6x body.4. Build quality is excellent5. Very sharp, sharp enough to convince you that your L lens prime is worth the price. Very useful for spread or any other large assignment.Major Disadvantage are:1.Cost as much as L zoom lens that does not sit well for many people.2.Prime lens is inherently limited as a workaround lens, so I wold go for L zoom lens if I have to choose lens on the travel.3.35mm is not going to work well with particular type of people as head portrait lens, so if you are going to buy your first L prime lens for portrait purpose, it is might be safer to buy 50/f1.2 or 85/f1.2
Kills the signal so much, the reciever doesn't even see it. It's about a shade of pink on the other side. I am hooking this up to a PS3 and DVR to a JBL reciever. Everything works well with just the stright through calbes. But no matter what you do with a optical signal. It chokes all the time. Best of to convert to digital coaxal cable or worst off to buy a new reciever.
when i saw the design i knew i had to have it and so i bought it.It really is worth buying it and apple has not failed us yet,by staying true to their word this really does play 1000 song and over 500 vidoes (yes its true).the really good thing is its its super skinny and small size WOW ,I mean its too good they cant make anything better and hte other competion with apple doesnt stand a chance.If u want to now more and pointers why you should buy or not here:THE GOOD: nice ,very nice sizeit goes anywhereup to 4 hours of music and videoit plays videos and music1,500 of videos and music(put toghether)very skinnyits made by apple(one of the best hardwere designers)handleingok and then theres the price its about 300-500 dollars but its a bad price because its very delicate(unless you get a warranty) but in other its good .its worth the price except you have to be careful with it
sorry to say this headset did NOT work for us. Constant Static and reception cut in and out when the cord moved (which of course the cord moves constantly when you're wearing the headset). Had to return it the same day.
I have had nothing but problems with both the Nitrus and with Rio's customer/technical support.My unit failed to complete a firmware upgrade the first time the software tried to perform one. After that, it couldn't be used. It took a total of 4 calls, 3 faxes, and 2 emails to get my proof of purchase to Rio in order to get an RMA number to permit me to send it in for repair or replacement, none of which is with 800 numbers of course. During this time I had to deal with questions like &quot;are you sure you got a 'fax transmitted' message?&quot; and &quot;have you ever used a fax machine before?&quot;. The office which receives the faxed proof-of-purchases is not in the same as those answering the tech support line, so they kept 'losing' my faxes until I emailed a scanned image of the receipt to a supervisor to get the RMA.When I finally did get an RMA (with brief, handwritten, unpunctuated 'sorry for the hassle' kind of wording; at least the shipping address was readable) and returned the entire product (with earphones, charger, etc.) since they say they will either 'repair or replace with new or reconditioned product at their option', in very short time I did receive a replacement....for the Nitrus body unit only. No earphones, charger, USB cable, etc. At this point tech support stopped taking my calls. A call to customer support resulted in them attempting to charge me *shipping* to send me the earbuds, etc. Reason: &quot;We didn't tell you to ship everything back to us.&quot; Response: I read them the email that came with the RMA and asked them to tell me where it said to return only the 'part' needing repair (it didn't). Finally a supervisor agreed to waive shipping charges, and so it stands right now. We'll see if I get anything, since I'm now past my original 90 day warrantee.I'd love to review the sound quality, the comfort of the earbuds, the unit features, storage capacity, and the like, but in the 90 days I've &quot;owned&quot; the unit I've listened to it for a sum total of about 3 hours, and that was a month ago. (Did I mention the replacement unit I have is useless when received uncharged with no headphones or DC adapter?).Stay away. Stay very, very far away.p.s. Icing on the cake: Although the Rio support website says that repaired/replacement parts are warranted 30 days past the time of the replacement or to the end of the original warrantee period, whichever comes first, the box with the replacement part explicitly says &quot;there is no new warranty period for the refurbished product&quot;, and you have to 'accept' this by breaking the label to open the box. So at this point I have an out-of-warantee, useless, uncharged unit.I should've just flushed my $200 down the toilet. At least backing up my home plumbing would've been more exciting and pleasant than this ordeal has been.
The iPod series has gained an incredibly loyal following over the years. With the release of the iPod Photo 60 gig, Apple has created a machine that can hold entire music collections - and more.For those of us who remember the days of giant 128mb MP3 players, to have a 60 gig small hand-held is just amazing. It is barely the size of a pack of cigarettes. The case is white plastic on the front and SHINY silver metal on the back, which will scratch in about .2 seconds unless you're careful. Be sure to buy a protector immediately.Exercise enthusiasts will note that there ARE moving parts inside here - you can feel it buzz slightly when you do some file operations. It is more akin to a CD player than to a radio. If you are riding an exercise bike, this will be no problem. If you're jogging, that's another issue entirely. Active people should stick with flash memory style systems with no moving parts. Of course the funny part of this is that the commercials all show iPod users dancing around like maniacs.You might wonder just how you could fill up 60 gig of space legally. Being a musician and friends of many musicians, I of course HIGHLY encourage you to pay for all of your music. It's only 99 cents a song - and you are helping to keep musicians fed and promoted. In any case, the iPod makes it easy to store what you've got. I can get about 3,000 songs in 10 gig. For a youngster just getting started in the work world, this might be a high achievement in CD ownership. But for most adults that I know, especially adults in a relationship, it is easy to have 300+ CDs in the house. You collect them over the years, as your musical interests change and new bands come out. This iPod finally lets you put all your music in one place and hit SHUFFLE. It is really cool to play music for days and days and have it all be different.The photo aspect is really neat, too. The screen is 220 x 176 which gives you a nice resolution for most photos. There are hundreds of applications for this. You can carry photos of family and friends. You can carry photos of birds for birdwatching. You can carry trip photos. You can carry poison ivy identification photos when you camp. True, a very detailed image (say a class photo with 500 people in it) is going to be too tiny to see. But a nice well-done photo (say a Titmouse on a branch) will be perfect for your needs.The interface is really easy to use and needs no manual. You slide up and down to choose an item, and click to accept it. There's a clock, calendar, contact manager, and fun games. I really like the 'music quiz' where it plays a snippet of one of your songs and makes you guess which one it is. Since you obviously loaded all the songs onto your iPod you would think this would be easy - but if you have a large library, it can be amazingly hard!Best of all, recent price drops have made this all-around favorite surprisingly affordable. If you've got a decently sized collection of CDs, and some photos you'd love to carry with you, I highly recommend this device. It's well worth the price.
I was very excited about getting this since every time I take my camera to the beach I'm worried about getting water in it. When I got it I was a little discouraged; it has a rubber liner that has to be greased up before use (little annoying, but they give you the grease, it's basically just petroleum jelly, and it goes on easily enough) and it specifically states that if you damage the product while using the case it's not Sony's fault. So, I was terrified still the first time I used it. But after getting it all together and going on a whitewater rafting trip where I was able to take pictures down the whole river without worrying, I'm completely satisfied. The case worked flawlessly, not a drop of water got in, and I had it completely submerged more than once. Took a few great underwater shots.On the down side, I was really wanting to use this at the beach and in the ocean, but it warns in the manual salt water can get on the rubber liner, dry, and leave salt crystals there that can damage the liner and prevent it from working correctly. So, I guess I won't be dunking it in the ocean anytime soon, or at least until I can find some replacement liners!
I don't know what all the fuss is about from other reviews. This is a very simple, but well-built, adapter. I don't know how anyone could expect better.
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.
I was worried when I made this purchase, but I was wrong. For the price, this is a great product with goodexcellent sound without any static. The volume on MP3 and car stereo have to be turned up but the product did what it advertised.
bought this for my niece and she loves it. i can't comment on sound quality but she has had no problems with it.
A very nice momo pod with the ability to offer a smooth shot with video cams. The Sony EX1 (almost 7lbs) is to much for the weights provided - you will need to add weight. It's like any other camera stabilizer based on a gimbal - its takes practice to make it work. Use your camera at the widest lens setting (or add a wide angle lens) for a smoother look. Also order it from the manufacture - it's $100 cheaper :-) don't let Amazon burn you . . .
I bought this for a customer I had just installed a large media room for. He had several remotes and he was not very remote control savvy to say the least.I did a little reading on this and decided to try it. I loved it and could not believe how easy it was to setup, although I did not like software and having to get online to program the thing.After a few minutes it was really not that bad at all.As for my customer, he thought this remote was the best thing since sliced bread, he loves it, its simple yet very effective. He also loved the help feature as well.I am buying a second remote for another customer this weekend. Overall a very nice product for the money.
have used this and the cordless version since about 1998. i adore this thing and have converted all of my friends to believers. having neurological problems with my hands and using a mouse causes intense pain and discomfort. using this, with no repetative hand motions means no more mouse caused pain and discomfort. yay!!!
Background: began photography in 1979 using a K1000 developing in the school darkroom. I've used a T90 since they were introduced in 1986, added a Hasselblad in 1999 for landscapes and a Sony point and shoot in 2002 for "walking around".I found I was using the Sony for all our holiday and travel shots, and the Hasselblad just for my recreational landscapes, the T90 not at all. I began to want the creative control I had with 35mm but with the convenience of digital, and decided that a DSLR was the answer.Here's how I use my Rebel XT:With a 24mm EOS as the ultimate "carry around" camera, it's very compact and light, has outstanding battery life and gets plenty of shots on a 1Gig card. Perfect for "point and click" type shooting.Switch to the outstanding 17-40 f4L and add the battery grip for more "serious" out and about shooting. This is my typical vacation configuration. The battery grip provides a very comfortable holding position, and I can probably manage over 1,000 shots without recharging when using two batteries. The 17-40 f4L is a beautiful lens with outstanding color rendition and resolving power, it also has very good environmental seals that keep moisture out of the lens and the body. I've had the surface of an umbrella in Scotland dumped on the camera in this configuration and it survived fine.For motorsports photography I use the 70-200 f4L and a monopod. I've had prints made at 24"x36" from these sessions that are simply stunning.For closeups I use a set of fully automatic tubes and a 50mm 1.8, a great lens for very little money.Observations:Be prepared to do more work in post-processing than with a point and shoot, the Rebel XT does not pump up the colors or sharpening as much in camera as the strictly "consumer" cameras - but used properly the results can be much better.Control focus points yourself. I think many focus problems stem either from not noticing that the camera has picked the wrong point for you, or not paying attention to the aperture picked if using one of the more "programmed" modes. I use Speed priority or Aperture priority only, just as I always did with the T90. I tend to configure auto focus so that only the centre sensor is used and use focus hold to pick the spot and then re-frame. I initially had some disappointing results until I took more control of the process myself.Above all enjoy!
As mentioned by others, the HD picture quality is spectacular.One great feature this TV has, that most others don't, is two separate antenna inputs. This allows you to use both an antenna/rabbit ears for over-the-air HD and also regular cable TV. With most sets, you'd have to use an A-B splitter to switch between the two. So if you have such a setup in mind, or just want to see HD before you commit to expensive digital cable, this set is ideal.This TV has a very nice menu system, good sound, case looks great, lots of inputs.Only flaws, the remote is a bit busy with lots of buttons, and I've found the ON timer sometimes doesn't work on my set. Don't rely on it as an alarm clock.Overall, a terrific set.
Having used NVG's in training and war (PVS-2/4/5/7's), I had limited expectations when purchasing this (1Gen). I was much more than pleasantly suprised when I received this and tested it for the first time. The NVMT easily outpaced my memories of the PVS-2 and bordered on the quality I was familiar with with the PVS-4/5's. Passive is quite good, but IR source light shows a dramatic difference in visibility and clarity. Rubberized coating good feature.
I purchased the iCurve for my 17" PowerBook so I would have more room on my desk for a Bluetooth keyboard. It has worked out beautifully and it's practically invisible. I didn't even apply the extra no-slip pads provided with the stand and it stays in place very well.An added bonus is that it keeps my laptop's processor nice and cool since air can circulate underneath and all around the unit - unlike when it's sitting against a desk where heat is trapped.For the money and aesthetics, this stand is highly worth it.
First and foremost, I love the sound of this piece. It really kicks up the sound up a notch when you plug in your mp3 player, computer or what not. Sound is crisp and clear and I have no problem with the delivery or performance of sound.Now the nitpicky stufff. The cover slides way too easily, sometimes sliding the speaker close half way. I also wish there was some kind of an attachment to stand the mp3 player on top of. The cords can also get a little tangled up, but that's the nature of any speakers with wires I suppose. I really, really hoped it came with an on/off switch or button, because otherwise, you pretty much would have to unplug the device to power off. That's my biggest gripe.Aside from that, if you want quality sound, you can't lose with this product. That almost makes me forget all the design flaws with the product. Almost.
This is a very well-constructed product and does it's job well. Allows you to switch mic on and off as well as headset independently. One interesting note. I'm very glad computer inputs have adopted a color coding scheme over the years. Funny thing was there were no instructions in English with this product. There were instructions in 8 different languages but none in English. Obviously this packaging was not intended for US shipment. I was able to hook this up correctly due to the color-coding previously mentioned and my familiarity with computers. Took one star off because of this. I build my own computers so this was no big deal for me, however if it had been someone else who isn't as acquainted with computer products, this could have been a serious problem.
This must have been the best handycam for the price when I bought it! And I love the death out of it! All I can say is that this camera would still be great if it were still manufactured, 3 years later! If you find one someone who is selling this camera in good condition, by all means get it! It's a great camera!
I needed a new bedside alarm clock, and when I started investigating what I wantd to buy, I decided to look for something that could also play music from my iPod. I'm very pleased with the purchase. This product looks great, is easy to use, and the music sounds great. It charges the iPod while it's in the docking station which is a great way to ensure I always have a fully-charged device. My only complaint would be that the light from the clock radio is too bright at night. There may be a way to turn it down, but I haven't figured it out yet.
I bought a GO dvd/vcr for my daughters bedroom after one week I kept getting bad disc errors even though the disk were brand new. I thought it might be the disk so I played them in my room and I had no problems. This is the worst product on the market. I bought it on impulse without doing research on it. I ll never do it again. Go video is a ripoff and the customer service is a joke. Stay away, trust me.
I bought WRT55AG a month ago. My main concern is with DHCP server and DDNS feaure.DHCP server won't serve the IP address until the router is reset.It happens very frequently.DDNS funcation is always disabled even if you provide all the setting for your DDNS provider.I contacted customer support 3-4 times but no luck. Customer service is not good.
Worked for me and my batteries. ONce I got the batteries charged they worked fine up to the point I needed.
I bought this headset to be able to my my own home vedio clips as well as convert tons of tapes to CD etc. The sound is very good. The set seems to work very well. Also JR shipped it quickly and their service is good as well. For me, the headset is comfortable as well. I have not had any problems aith the unit and am very satisfied with it.
We were a tad bit hesitant to have a 40" flat screen shipped to us. However, we were very happy with the quality of the item, the quickness in processing the order, the delivery and the price. Would absolutely use Amazon again to order something so expensive and delicate.
I love this computer case!!! I never have to tangle with the cords, it keeps my lap cool and it's so convenient. Also I can store all of my accessories and have them when I need them.
I live in a high rise building in upper east side of new york city. My window faces east, the signal comes from south (empire state building). I placed this antenna close to the east facing window. It picks up over 50 channels (including 3 HD channels), out of which 30+ digital channels are crispy clear. That's the thing, digital channels are very good, analog channels are not good. I'm on a high floor, with another apartment between me and the empire state building. So close to the east facing window is the only sweet spot in my apartment.Highly recommend this to New York City high rise residents.
These do not use a focus knob and instead are set to 'infinity' for focal distance. Instead of everything being in focus, essentially, everything is just a bit out of focus.For this price point, I wish I hadn't bought these binoculars and instead had just spent more time shopping eBay or Craigslist for a set of higher-quality used binoculars.
The good.I got a pair of these for Christmas and have used them while out Kayaking and to keep track of where people are hunting. The terrain is 100-150 foot bluffs leading down to the river and full grown hardwoods covering the 1000+ acres we were in. Reception broke up some at the bottom of the bluffs, but was crystal clear on land. Transmission and reception distance was checked using a GPS and two miles through the woods is the limit. The F.M. radio feature was nice I sat and listened to music paddling and during lunch. Whenever someone would talk the F.M. radio would stop and I could hear conversations clearly. After a second or two pause the F.M. radio would start playing again. It also stops when you transmit. I set the default display for the clock and ended up being very convenient and will likely be left there. The alarm clock/radio feature does work so you can leave one more thing home when you travel with it. If you are used to setting electronics up things are relatively easy considering this is a multifuntion device. The hardest part was figuring out what the two way settings were actually used for as this was my first FRS radio. The NiCads evidently did the trick, I used it all day and the display indicated more than half a charge was left.The bad.The belt clip is O.K. on a belt, but if you want to clip it on your upper body so you can just push the button to talk back you will have to work to make it stay in place. I did not like the vox feature as it was too hard to make it transmit even with sensativity set high. The earbuds will have to go and be replaced with the unit that hooks on the top of the ear. I had to keep my stocking hat on all day and rolled down to keep the ear buds in place. The only other thing that I noticed was whenever you recieve or transmit the E.L. backlighting automatically comes on and times out slower than the timer for the F.M. radio to come on and you get to listen to the interference caused by the backlighting module.The ugly.I did initially buy the 6320 but returned it as the description of the features in the Cabelas catalog is wrong. It costs more and does not have the F.M. radio built in. Too bad! I would have paid the extra money just the get the amazon green cover. It is just my opinion but the 6310 which is the model I like the best is also the worst color. Such is life.Would I buy it again? Yes. Will I recommend it to my friends? Yes.
Got item in 3 days and is to my expectation. It is an OEM item.Great experience at amazon.com as usual.
I spent a lot of time shopping around for this player, after having a really bad experience with a Panasonic unit.Sony did have a problem with lipsynch on units with some units which had a firmware rev &lt; 1.21. However, most recently-shipped units seem to have resolved this problem, and in most other respects this is a first class unit.Plus, if you do have problems, Sony seems the best-equipped to resolve them in a timely manner. The Pioneer 525, which also seems to have occasional lipsynch problems, still has no firmware upgrade. And Panasonic builds crappy machines which are prone to failure.
I type for a living so thought I would give this keyboard a try as it is supposed to be far superior to a regular keyboard. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! This keyboard was so hard to use, it's unbelieveable. You need really big hands and really long fingers to be able to reach all the number keys. I use the / symbol alot and I was constantly missing it and hitting the Windows key and opening the Windows page. I finally had to inactivate that key. Also, the space bar is very sluggish and my words were running together a lot. The keys are very slippery and my fingers were constantly sliding off them. This was one of the worst keyboards I have ever used. I took it back after giving it a good trial of over 2 weeks and got a refund. KEEP YOUR MONEY!
I bought this for my daughter and she loves it! Sturdy construction and it was packed efficiently to protect it. The only negative is the instructions to operate, they're not that great. After we worked out the bugs and figured it out, it works like a charm. I'd buy it again.
This is an extremely comfortable and accurate trackball. It is very well designed and I like having the left mouse button on the side.
First, I purchased from Amamax seller.When I got it and it came with plastic bag and a "ESATA6" sticker on it (NO company name & nothing else). So, I looked on a cable label and then I found out that cable is NOT made by StarTech.Why don't you look your cable brand name? It is "KEEN TOP" on a cable white label printed. It won't help your cable transfer speed rate of up to 6Gb/s. Most "KEEN TOP" brands are only transfer rate of up to 3Gb/s.So, I asked this seller to send me the right item and they did, gave me one for free replacement.I want to beware you, DO NOT buy this cable from any sellers rather than from Amazon seller.Now, I got two cables, one from StarTech and one from Amazon seller (Amamax sent me the right item). Check out my picture. I uploaded pictures there already.I'm very happy to talk with StarTech representative and they are really nice and good customer service.
Why is sony almost twice as much as the Sandisk? I don't know, but the performance is exceptional. Identical to Sony, so why would you even spend the money? Highly recommend this product for movies and pictures.
I got these a few weeks ago and they've been my main headphones while I'm moving around in my house cleaning, cooking and stuff. These really give great listening while allowing for outside sounds while I'm jogging or just walking around. The sound is crisp and the bass is tight without being overwhelming. These phones do not lose their adjustment and stay on very well with or without head covering. The only drawback to the fit is that if you wear glasses they can feel a bit tight around the temples if you leave them on for a long extended period of time. Other than that they are well worth the money.
This camera was given to me, Sue as a Christmas gift and I love it. We have another larger digital camera but this is the perfect size for taking along everywhere. I'm not a real "Tech" person but even I was able to figure out how to use its functions. The only thing that I'd suggest is including a memory card because you want to start playing with it right away and you can't.
I have 17" laptop, while it doesn't fit in the smaller inside pocket it does fit in the large main pocket. I use the smaller pocket to hold my cooling fan and cables. The bag is well-built and sturdy. A good buy.
This compact tripod fufills all my needs, except for table top usage. It's a well made product that sets-up and folds-up for storage quick usage or storage. All of this at a really low price.
Solid lens, as you would expect from Tamron. Only thing missing is VR (vibration reduction).
Received the telescope within the time expected and in good shape. Living in Michigan we have only used it three times so far due to the weather being non-co-operational, with all three uses in the back yard (where we have quite a bit of light pollution) so the viewing so far has been pretty limited, but overall am happy with it so far. As such Jupiter was kind of washed out, and the couple of nebula and galaxies that we tried to view appeared as faint light smudges due to the city lights.The computerized search and tracking features are fantastic, and setup of the system is easy (although a little time-consuming, but not too bad). Hoping one of these weekends (when the weather is decent) to be able to take it out into the countryside where we will be able to see some of the more interesting things in the sky.But overall, very happy so far.
I had trouble with this drive. My son has a couple USB flash drives, and he just plugs them in and they work (PC and MAC!). An additional drive shows up on the computer, and you transfer files just like to or from a hard drive. But, my Lexar Media 128 MB JumpDrive didn't work that way. It would, in some cases, lock up my windows session requiring a reboot. This is with relatively new machines running Windows XP. Maybe I could format it or add software as others suggested, but why do so when other USB flash drives just work without all that. It got two stars because I was able to transfer data intermittently, and it was cheapest per MB that I found. Maybe with patience I could have figured it out. I did return it for a full refund.
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.
Unbelievable that a product sold for a computer would only work on old versions of windows. Waste of time and money and dissapointing for a Christmas present. Will return ASAP.
I saw these in a swanky hotel and loved them! I got a set for my home, and used them regularly. I considered them "expensive", but I figured that if they stood up to regular use in a hotel, they must be durable and safe.I still consider them beautiful - they offer a candle ambiance without the soot and fire risk.I was dismayed that their light soon started to last a shorter and shorter time. I considered replacing the batteries, but considering how much I paid, I wasn't interested in spending even more money on them when they seemed to "wear out" in a matter of a few months.I would rate them a "5" if:... they were far less expensive, or... the manufacturer would provide the first set of replacement batteries free, or... they used some sort of standard rechargeable battery (I'm a big fan of rechargeables - I used them in all my battery-powered devices.)
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.
The piece arrived quickly and works great. The price was a steal and it has proved useful in getting my audio system to work.
My first Sangean radio. Bought it because of reception ratings, but it's no better or worse then any of my mp3 radios or small and large sonys. Didn't get the TV band because next year tv signal will be digital and i'm not sure if tv band will work.PROS: it works.CONS:*price. I only paid $10 and it's worth it, but wouldn't pay more than that.*design - so 1980's. 1 memory button is too close to headphone jack*bass boost? with or without DBB it sounds worse than any of my players or compact sony radio.*headphones don't fit well in the ears.*NO CLOCK - even the cheapest radios with lcd display have clocks and some even world time and alarms.*no belt clip, no case*reception - am/fm worse than most of my compact and large radios. YMMV*battery door*Lock slide button broke after a few monthsThis sangean won't be replacing my compact sony. 2 stars because it works and for built quality.
I purchased this card as a last resort attempt to cure my wireless connection. We have a 2 family house with access points on the 1st and 2nd floor, it is not an overly large house but try as I might I could not get a consistent signal in parts of the house with the built in LAN card on my Gateway laptop. I moved the routers, tried different antennas, downloaded updated drivers, even bought a new router for downstairs, but would only get 1 or 2 bars in the living room, with multiple drops. As a last resort I thought, why not disable the on board wireless and try a wireless card?My laptop does not have a PCMCIA card slot, so I was limited to wireless express. This was the least expensive card I could find.All I can say is, it works great. No drops, strong signal even outside. For me this was a great purchase. On my Vista laptop I did not have to install any software it used the Windows software and was a turnkey fix.
This bag has several compartments for all of my accessories and made very well. A great value for the price!
I bought this antenna so that I my laptop would connect at a faster speed on the 2nd floor of my house, (my router is in the basement). It works pretty good, I went from connecting at 5 Mbps to almost 54 Mbps after I got the antenna pointing in the perfect direction.
I bought this as a present for my sister. I cannot comment on this item except to say it's very popular.
This thing is a piece of garbage. I had one sitting in a drawer that I quit using a while back (replace with something better). I pulled it out the other day for a different application, and now I remember why it was in the drawer. The thing BARELY works, it locks up, linksys' support is a joke, their latest firmware still doesn't help. You'd think in 3 years they could fix the bugs.. the problem is they don't care..It's now in the garbage, as the cheap flimsy case isn't even useful as a door stop...
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.
My sony miniDV camcorder was recording and playing back with terrible quality. then stopped recording and playing back completely. Good thing I didn't throw it away. After about 4 months I decided to try a head cleaner. I ordered from Amazon through Aeropost St. Vincent. Service was great. Recieved the product well packaged and brand new. Literally within a minute I was recording and playing back on my camcorder.My camcorder is now performing like new once more. Great product!
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).
If you want EFFICEINT professional ballhead. Look no further. This ballhead is considered the entry level professional ballhead. If you have an slr or a dslr even with a big lens, this ballhead suffices. I sure am amazed at its quality and peformance. No need to spend more money unless you use MF equipment.The +90/-90 tilt is such a welcome feature -fast and easy.The tightning machanism feels sure and takes little effort to tighten and untighten.FidelSan Antonio
The Sansa e250 does not come with any sort of jacket. This is perfect, It fits like a glove.
I had an experience like a lot of people so I should have known better. I started with an IRiver 100 which worked great but died after 6 months. I decided to try the Colby after reading so many good reviews. I also liked the price. At first I thought that it was having trouble locking on to a station. When I finally touched the wire I found out that all of the trouble is in the connetion to the plug that plugs in to my mp3 player. The signal pops or snaps with every tiny road bump and if the wire is bumped, it will cut the signal out completely. The wire is defective and I am returning it. I may spend the big bucks and have a box hard wired between my antenna and my radio. I don't think any of these transmitters work.
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.
THIS ANTENNA THAT I RECEIVED WAS UNAVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE AND i WAS VERY PLEASED AT THE RATE OF TIME IN WHICH I RECEIVED IT .THANK YOU SO MUCH
Delivery was quick and the boombox works great. Bought the pink one because the price was a steal. Works just the same as the other colors!!
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
This thing is SWEET! It was ready to rock right out of the box. Also, the program that it includes for the PC is great too...it allows you to backup maps, Choose different voices, plan routes, Etc. Another great feature is the "re-route" feature that auto re-routes you in case you run into construction, and veer off of your path. The size is great, and the screen is extremely viewable even in bright sunlight. The only thing, and it's tiny, is that there is no indicator that the unit is done charging...the green light is just steady green while it's plugged in.However 90% of the time you will want to plug this in to 12v power anyway, so it actually does not matter. GREAT PRODUCT!
Excellent Leica lens, great optical zoom and many choices for resolution, focusing, etc. I've owned a number of digital cameras and believe me, this one is very nice indeed! The image stabilization works very, very well. I did purchase the add-on Panasonic flash for extra range for night and wildlife photography - however the normal use the built-in flash works nicely.You wont regret buying this camera.
This is my first taste of digital cameras so I did a lot of research. I didn't get too technical because I really just wanted to start taking pictures right away. So easy that without reading instructions I was able to take pictures. 16mb internal memory is plenty for email pics. Shutter lag was pretty fast. After briefly reading the instructions I was off to the races. While more expensive than the CX6230 it is a camera that will be around for a long while! Do yourself a favor get a Kodak easyto use digital camera! The only reason I rated this camera a 4 is that I believe while really hard to do, there might be an easier to use camera out there. I doubt it though.
The cable I received featured two male dual link DVI-D connectors as billed, but did not include the conductors required for the dual link. I figured this out by noting that (1) it would not support 2560 X 1600 resolution on my monitor like all other dual link DVI cables have, (2) the cable was approximately 1/2 as heavy in gauge as my other (shorter) dual link DVI cable, and (3) a simple ohmmeter measurement showed that the center two rows of pins (the second link pins) were not connected between connectors.Also, the connectors did not show identical aesthetic features and showed significant molding flash. All of this suggests that the cable may not be a "Cables To Go" cable, but possibly (although not provably) a knock-off.
I've been using this case for about 6 months now [update -- now about a year and a half], and it's been working great. I wanted a machine to sit in my living room and look unobtrusive (i.e. not dorky), so I could use it for web browsing, photo editing/uploading, maybe a little programming here and there -- light duty stuff. This case fits the bill perfectly.I'm now using an AMD Athlon 3200+ with the stock cooler, on a Gigabyte GA-M51GM-S2G mobo, and it fits fine with enough clearance to get good airflow to the CPU & other components. Performance is great for my needs.I first tried to use a 2.8GHz Prescott P4, but found that it ran a bit too hot, and cooling options were limited -- I tried the stock Intel cooler first, and then managed to fit a Vortex TX cooler in there, and there wasn't much difference between the two -- CPU temp was 140-145F. So I switched to the AMD / Gigabyte combo and now CPU temp is around 90-95F -- quite acceptable. I'm going to put the P4 mobo in a tower case that can really handle the heat output.As others have said, this is probably not the case you'd want for high-end gaming, video capture, etc. I'm using the stock VGA on my mobo, which is good enough for me. But adding a "real" video card would probably drive the case temp up a bit. You can supposedly mount 3 hard drives in the case (which appears to be true) but that would drive the heat up and limit airflow, so I'm not sure how well that would actually work. Also the 300W power supply, while more than enough for my needs, may not be enough to run a lot more goodies, especially a big video card.I'm using a Sony DRU-820A DVD/CD burner, which works OK in the Antec case; The Antec's eject button opens the Sony's tray, but won't close it. [Update -- yes it does; I might have not seated the drive cage all the way or something. The Aria's button opens and closes the drive just fine now.] Another CD drive I tried initially wouldn't even open because the case's button was misaligned with that of the drive. So I guess the moral is, save your drive receipt in case you have to try a different one...Pros:* Looks cool* Nice small form factor* Use your choice of motherboard (many cases this size come pre-bundled with their own mobo)* Fairly quiet* Well-designed and engineered, easy to work on* Includes extra parts/cables* Front-panel card reader is a big plus for me, in addition to the usual USB, 1394 & audio connections up front* It even has a reset button -- how cool is that!Cons:* No place to mount a floppy drive... boo hoo :-)* May not be suited for high-end gaming/video* May not be quiet enough for a home theatre system* CD faceplate may not work with all CD/DVD drivesOverall, Antec did a great job on this case! 5 stars!
Just got this unit had been using an infocus X1 followed that up with a X2 but still missing the clarity and color I wanted in satellite tv viewing as well as DVD and VCR viewing. The Optoma 719 upgraded my X2 from 800 x 600 up to an eye popping 780P/1024 x 768 resolution that is nothing less than spectacular video viewing. I use a flat wall surface prepared and painted with "Screen Goo" (tm) and that's it. The room is lit by one 25 watt (fridge) light bulb, providing plenty of light to still move around in a room area roughly 14' x 25' located in a basement area with windows blocked. This is better than the movie theater. The color and clarity, resoultion of this projector with the new Texas Instruments DLP Dark Chip 2 is incredible for the same price as a much lesser resolution X1 or X2 from InFocus. Don't get me wrong I really enjoy my X2 projector and it's great for gaming but for the serious DVD/TV in HD viewer you can't do much better than this. Contrast ration is fantastic as well as amount of lumens for the buck. The thing is so light weight that I was timid taking it out of the box. This is a great bargin in a time when auto fuel is a kings' ransom.
had this for a few months now. Installed on my cordless. works well still and ordered another one for back up.
WASTE OF TIME THATS ALL I GOTTA SAY
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.
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 only way to play your iPod in your car and have decent sound is to have it hooked directly to the stereo. FM transmitters in general are poor. I tried this one, and learned this myself. As you are driving the quality is constantly changing as the signal changes - terrible.
Husband purchased the portable a few yrs ago, and it still works fine. We take it with us when we go on vacation ( airplane to keep distracted), no problems whatsoever..
Typically fine original design by Canon. I have a "Chinese" copy - it really is - and it works but it's not the same as having the mfr's own.
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.)
How people think that copyrighted DVDs are going to be easily copied is beyond me. A program that would do that would be, by definition, illegal. Two different programs work, though. First, start of with SmartRipper, in the "backup" mode, then use Instant Copy. Viola!! Flawless BACKUP copies!!!Once your movie is ripped, Pinnacle Instant Copy has the easiest to understand user interface, as well as making backups that look hard to distinguish from the original. I highly recommend this program as a complement with SmartRipper.
this is a great system. It has surround sound and dolby and yet it isn't [alot]. The sound is crisp and there is many eq choices. The 5 cd changer is great as well. It's the best when you hook up your PS2 to it and have the dolby going, man thats great. I recommend this system to everyone!
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...
This Garmin hand-held gps unit has gotten me safely home countless times. I get lost a lot when I'm driving around and this GPS unit recalculates the directions for you if it senses that you have gone off course along the way. It remembers several "waypoints" for quick route calculations and it has tons of useful features like your mph or the amount of time left on your trip. You can also tag locations that you'd like to revisit. It's very easy to use and has a nice color display and offers several options for viewing your trip progress on a map or by road name, etc. The only reasons I gave it four out of five stars is that it has a small amount of memory so you can only load a few maps in at a time - not good for a road trip across country because you would have to keep changing the maps that are loaded into the unit. For example, I drove from PA to Boston and I could only get minimal detail between the two states because I could only load the map for the area in PA that I was leaving from and the area in Boston that I was arriving at. It also takes a while to get a reading from the satellites when you first start it up. It's even worse if the sky is blocked by many buildings-it could take upwards of 5 minutes. You can get the satellite reception from a clearing (like an intersection in a city) and once you've got it you won't lose it unless you go into a tunnel or something. It is great for short road trips and for taking on long walks and it's worth its price.
Fantastic remote! My wife loves the "Help" button. I also have a Pronto, NevoSL, and others, and this is really the best bang for the buck, esp for systems with only 3-4 sources. Tech support is also great (no unintelligable accents). Setup is easy too. If you have a Crestron or AMX but are tired of out-of-sync's or paying for programming, this is the way to go!
I have owned the MZ-N1 since December 2002 and I have to say that, despite a few shortcomings, it is an excellent unit.Strengths:The obvious strength of the Minidisc is the sound quality and the compactness of the unit. The unit is a snap to operate, sounds terrific and battery life is certainly well above average.I particularly love the quickrip software that permits a quick burn from a CD to a minidisc. At the LP2 setting, you can normall fit up to three complete CDs on one minidisc with no audible decrease in sound quality.Weakenesses:As has been stated elsewhere the weakness of the minidisc/NetMD world is the openMG software. Despite a simple design and its ease of use, it can get a bit gummy and file-transfers can slow every so often. I certainly wouldn't *not* buy the MZ-N1 because of the software; the overall quality of the unit and the sound quality easily trump the occasional software hiccup.Another frequently cited complaint about openMG is the check-in/check-out process. The software only permits a user to have three separate copies of each mp3 to be burned to separate minidiscs at a time. Similar to a library with three copies of each book, one cannot check out a book until one of the three copies has been returned.While this feature has caused a firestorm of complaints about Sony, in truth it is a tempest in a teapot. The likelihood of you having four minidiscs with the same song on it that you are regularly listening to is highly unlikely. While we all have our own opinions on the mp3/RIAA battles, the openMG technology truly straddles the fence in a way that has little or no impact on the normal consumer. I have a ton of mp3s; I've never had a problem listening to them on my terms on my MZ-N1.I highly recommend it.
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 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.
This little charger works just fine with both my wife's iPod and my iTouch. What a bargin at just $1.88! The iTouch can use up its battery fairly quickly watching videos and with the wireless turned on. This is a handy way to charge it without having to boot up the computer.
This product is convenient for what it can do. It allows me to move around, control the sound level, change the artists and tracks. But there are so many annoyances about the device. Here are my issues:1-The remote shows your artists and tracks, but no albums! This wont bother people who don't listen to music by albums, but for those of us who do, this is a major annoyance.2-There is no one button to pause/play! Once your music is playing, and you are in the "now playing" function, you press the center button once for it to bring you back to the main menu, then press the center button again for it to pause. For it to play you have to press the center button to get to the menu, then again for it to play. You cant press the button twice quickly for it to work either. You have to wait for the remote to load. This is minor, but after a while, its real nerve racking. Also if you try to press the buttons too fast, sometimes the remote gets overwhelmed and shuts down. The words "Out of Range" will appear and you will have to unplug the ipod and replug it or wait 5-10 minutes for the remote to get back "in range".3-You cant use the remote and the ipod at the same time! You can use the remote, and the docked ipod will show a special DLO screen which is locked. Or, you can turn the remote off and use the ipod. Here is what confuses me. There is a quick way of switching from ipod to remote by pressing two buttons on the remote, but a very long process to switch from remote to ipod. And trust me, there's no quick function for remote to ipod. Its a real hassle and i never want to do it. The way i switch is the quick and easy way of pulling the ipod right out of the dock, finding the music i want, and plugging it back in. But of course, it takes a while for the system to kick up, and this is the drawback.4-Your music doesn't sync automatically to the remote at any point. I thought that maybe, if both were plugged in to the dock, they might sync automatically. No. When you get new music on your ipod, you have to find the sync function on the remote and wait some 2 or 3 minutes until its done. But here is the real annoying part. If you dont sync it automatically, the remote gets all confused about your artists. You may pick an artist and see the tracks by a different artist. The only reason i can figure that this happens is because the ipod has a different list than the remote and they dont line up.5-The remote has only one bar of battery! What? Yes, you use the battery, and it says its 100% full, then all of a sudden, bam! its 0! Annoying.6-The remote is really slow. It takes a long time to scroll through tracks and artists and maneuver around the options and functions. I hate dealing with it because of its sluggishness. I personally only use the remote for changing the sound level and going forward or backward for tracks on an album.7-The remote says "Out of Range" many times when it is clearly in range. It usually does this if you try to use it too much, but sometimes it will just do it randomly. It happens often and its extremely frustrating. As i said earlier, once its out of range, you have to wait 5-10 minutes for the remote to start working again.8-The chords are cheap. They look cheap and they have problems with them. The chord that plugs the speakers into the dock needs to be jiggled around in the dock or else there will be a loud screeching noise. If you move the dock, or knock into it, you might be startled by loud screeching and it might take a while to get it right again.I think that covers the main issues that i find bothersome.I still use the product all the time and it is useful for what it can do well. Would i recommend someone to buy it? Absolutely not. It's expensive and doesn't work very well. I'm sure some company will come out with a similar device that will work smoothly. I would wait.
This camera for the money is a very good digital slr. Quick and easy to learn.For someone who owns slr cameras i am really enjoying this camera. small and light weight,quick on shots. for the money it,s great.having digital convenience with small size and not the heavy mess i.m use to carrying around
thought this would be a great solution for tunes in my car. Called apple and their rep highly recommended it for Los Angeles. It performs horribly all over southern california. I spent months and used it on all frquencies. It was frustrating and I am deeply disappointed in apple for the recommendation.
I purchased this cap because I installed some filters on my Coolpix 8800 and I am very happy with my purchase.
Purchased originally for use with a laptop, I found the bulky remote receiver/transmitter and its long cord a very real nuisance. Moved to a stationary desktop, the long cord and large transmitter/receiver was no longer an issue. In this installation the mouse works great. The lesson: If you want a wireless mouse for a laptop, get one with just a USB plugin transmitter and skip the cord.
i'm very happy with this product. the only thing i am disappointed in is the fact that it makes it seem like the remote is included. it is not. you must purchase it for an additional fee. not a big deal, i mean, it's right next to my bed, i don't need a remote, and probably wouldn't actually use it. but the description implies that the remote is included. still, a decent product.
This is an unconventional piece of gear, but incredibly versatile and useful. Great for Travel. Used it on a trip through southeast asia. Can take photos and download quickly and easily to the drive, no laptop to drag along. Its an mp3 player, which is great for travel, and its got a very nice digital recorder. Even the weird addition of an fm radio turns out to be nice. NOTE: YOU CANNOT PREVIEW PHOTOS...the screen is a text only data screen. Its a totally utilitarian device. Perfect for journalist of some kind. Its also a basic harddrive so you can carry emergency or normal data on it. It has a bit of a hum when its running. But its easy to use, well designed, and straight forward. No gimmicks just straight utility.
I appreciate this product because it's inexpensive, yet does a very effective job at removing smudges and spots from my lenses. Good work Nikon!
I purchased several of the 15' and 30' versions of this product and have been very pleased with the purchase. The product comes in a nice reusable bag, which really helps keep our cable bin organized. The cables lock tightly into the sockets on my equipment and the wire feels like a nice heavy gauge. My sound company has used them for over a month now and we fully expect to use this product again as we replace other worn out and lost cables.
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.
This charger and batteries are a great value for the price. I bought it to accompany a digital camera I gave as a gift. With this, there are always 2 freshly charged batteries ready for action. I would definitely buy it again.
I have been using this headset for three years, eight hours a day and it has been great. The problem I started to encounter was static in the mike from too much dust. I tried blowing it out which worked but it was finally time to replace them. I bought a Plantronics M214C and tried it out. The quality was poor. The high frequency hiss is horrible and the volume is much lower. I went out to a few different locations and bought a GE and a Jenson JTH940 which were even worse. It seems the market has all but ignored people who use landline phones for work. I am buying two this time and should be good for at least half a decade.
Excellent accessory for the Magellan 760 GPS unit. Allows me to place the GPS unit on the console instead of hanging it from the windshield to get the satellite signals. My vehicle does not have room on top of the dash for the GPS unit. External antenna gives unit clear visibility to the GPS satellites and gives me flexibility where I place the GPS unit.
I bought this to replace a similar switchbox I got from Radio Shack a few years ago on which the switch started to go bad, causing scratchy and erratic contact. This one is nice and compact, and the switches work fine, with no static or pops. Two things put this one over the top for me: 1) The little thumbwheel volume control is GREAT to have; it's a lot handier than reaching for the mouse and clicking on the volume icon, or even the volume buttons on the keyboard, and 2) It included a little double sided velcro pad so it can be attached to the desk or a shelf and not slide around; EXCELLENT addition.Like any mechanical switching device, I'm sure it will go bad in time, but for now, it's working perfectly, and I'm very happy with this purchase.
Follwing instructions is a must on this one.Once you understand the mechanics then the rest falls into play. This is by far a very nice machine.
Good clock, easy instructions, works great. I only wish it had a radio. But all good. Worked well with my Ipod
I bought this equipment for the surveillance of my home. I am evry pleased with this. Everything is in the box, I just needed one extension cable (the cable that came in the box is long but I needed one extra cable). The video quality is very good and the night vision is excellent. It is very easy to install and connect to internet, every step is detailed in the user manual. The only hard think was decided where to install the cameras, the rest was very easy and fast, it took me like 2 hours the complete installation (I am not a person who ussualy do works like this). The only thing missing in the equipment is a way to back up the video.
As a scanner, it works fine, albeit a little slow for the hi-res scans, but what do you expect for &lt; $300? On that score, I'm satisfied.HOWEVER... Here's the rub.Every time I turn off the machine, I have to reload the software to get it to work the next time. Otherwise, all I get is a flashing green pilot light and a bunch of error messages from the software. The troubleshooting guide offers no help nor solace, and there is NO 800 NUMBER SO I CAN CALL MINOLTA (ARRGH!!!) They say I'm supposed to call my dealer (AMAZON!!?? Are you kidding) or distributor (which they DON'T list)GIVE ME A BREAK!If anyone out there can help me, please send me an email.I'M DESPERATE!! (YOU HEAR THAT, MINOLTA?)
OK boom box. I agree with other reviews - not loud enough! However, a solution to the low volume problem when using your satellite reciever is to place another (ie louder) boom box near it. The wireless fm signal from the Sportster tuner will transmit to the next box. I have not used it with batteries yet, nor the aux input.
Works very well and is suprisingly useful in keeping computer space to a minimum. The USB attachment makes it super easy to install and like the title says its virtually indestructible!
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.
I installed the WG311v3 board today into a new computer with Vista OS. This was the easiest networking installation I have ever done! (And I have been dealing with TCP/IP for many years...) Install the driver software, shutdown, install the hardware board, reboot. Then bring up the Network and Sharing Center, type in my WANs password, and it was done! So far, performance has been excellent. FWIW, my wireless router is also a Netgear - model WGT624v3.
This case is exactly what I wanted. Light and easy to carry with room for cords and papers.
I have a Plextor DVD writer which never has any trouble writing to generic store-bought DVD-R or DVD+R blanks at the fastest-rated speed--yet these from TDK won't burn at any speed above 2x. Attempts with a higher rate result in erratic failure (sometimes at 20%, or 10%; or sometimes at 99%!). More than half a dozen wasted blanks later I'd ruled out all other factors; disappointing for a well-touted brand like TDK but they *ARE* cheap blanks. btw the media/manufacturer ID is TTH02
The sound quality of these headphones is ok. There was a pretty constant buzz or hum in the background. I like the feature of using regular batteries, no dying and waiting for them to recharge. The headphones are very uncomfortable! The self-adjusting strap is constantly pushing down on my head and pulling up on my ears. I couldn't wear them for very long without them giving me a headache.
For the cheap cheap price, these speakers work as good as needed and sound decent. They do what they need to do and did I say they were cheap?!
I just received this and tried for the first time, connecting this cable from my laptop's VGA port to my HDTV's VGA port and it works for me. Everything on my laptop screen I can see it on the TV screen as well. I'm still working on ways for the sound to work as well, but I think that's not what this cable is supposed to do.
I am a corporate designer. I had my choice of getting a G5 desktop or the 17" PowerBook. I struggled with the decision, primarily because I wanted those dual processors so badly. I went for the PowerBook because of the portability...and come on, it's GORGEOUS. I am absolutely thrilled I chose this laptop. It's fast, rarely crashes ( I think I restart maybe once a week) and is more than I expected or hoped for. I also maxed out the RAM at 2 gigs, which has helped tremendously.I added a bluetooth keyboard and mouse (apple) and use my existing 20" flatscreen, with the laptop's screen acting as a palette monitor while I am in the office. I also added an iCurve stand ($40 Griffin) which keeps my PowerBook cool and brings it to eye level which has offered less neck strain.My one gripe is that 80 gigs simply is NOT enough. I was spoiled with a 120 gig HD in my old G4 tower PLUS an extra 80 gig internal drive. With Creative Suite being such a huge scratch disk hog, I am constantly having to archive files to get them off my hard disk to make more space. If you are like me and have a large mp3 collection, you know how important a large HD is. Hopefully, Apple will add a larger capacity HD option to it's next offering.
Holy Moly! This was just what I was needing! I'm cutting bookboard and making boxes with drawers and running through the xacto blades like nobody's business AND it was tough work. Now this knife, cuts the stuff like butter! Yay!
Need I say more, not one fault about it. Easy to read, Easy to program. Was a gift for my husband and I am getting one for myself
This is a no frills lens cleaner, but it works great. It gets the lens clean easily and packs light.
PRODUCT WORKED GREAT, THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS MY OWN FAULT,(NOT MEASURING FIRST)I WOULD RECOMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR THIS TYPE OF CABLE...
The end result after proper setup is great.The concept of activities like "watch a movie" or "watch tv" - and the way they are setup is what makes this so easy to use. You setup each of these activies telling it which devices are required and in what state and pressing these activity buttons brings them all to the correct state.Though this is like macros, its really is more than that. It can send out series of commands - but it also makes sense of some of them - It remembers states of each device. So, if you are watching TV (TV switched on, set-top box switched on), and want to watch a movie, it remembers that the previous activity had the TV on already so just switches off the set-top box and swtches on the DVD player. If everyting was off, pressing the same "watch a movie" button turns on the TV and the DVD player.You can provide custom labels to buttons on either side of the display and assign just about any kind of function (and you can scroll down to pages of such custom functions - so its not limited to the 6 buttons).The only thing I could have asked for in addition to what this already gives is may be more buttons and a larger display to cram in more custom labels/functions (which I guess their more expensive models provide).The software provided to program the remote is not so good. It works - but could be improved a lot. Its slow, doesnt always detect the remote - you need to unplug and plug it back in for it to detect - the interface isnt so good. But then - it works and you don't use it so often, so I would still give it 5 stars for the functionality of the remote.It took quite a long time to get it all setup the way I want, but the end result is very good.You can play around with the software without having the remote to get a feel of how you set it up to get a feel of what this remove is capable of. Go to the logitech website and try it out.
this is a great MP# player better then some wate of space ipod i have had this Mp3 for about a year now and i love the screen how clear it is it is great as far a color goes. the built in mic is fun to use but i dont use it much. the fm tuner is cool....and putting music on it is sooo easy no stupid itunes to deal with...dont use the creative software use windows media player to put music on it....anyway i do like the player it just has one MAJOR FLAW.........It Likes to freeze if you push the buttons to many times and it takes for ever to reboot up....also the finish on it is soo touch that it is easily scratched.
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.
Fantastic camera! Even just using it with the "green" mode, I have been able to take almost pro quality photos of my son's waterpolo games! All of my old Pentax lenses and flashes work flawlessly as well. (Hear that, Canon??) I do want to purchase a pancake lens made for this camera, however since I have a 70-300mm lens (that I had with my 35mm Pentax ZX-7) that works beautifully, I don't have to rush out and buy the newest zoom! I STRONGLY recommend 4 things to buy for this camera: 1) Magic Latern's Guide for the K10D--MUCH MUCH better than the instruction manual!! 2) The battery pack--GREAT item!! I NEVER have to carry my camera bag for an extra battery & memory card if I don't want to!! 3) The AC adapter--great for when you want to conduct a photo slide show on the TV for the family (which I did on Thanksgiving) 4) A LARGE memory, high speed memory card-you'll take TONS of photos with this baby! I have a 4GB and haven't completely filled it up, yet. However, I've been known to take over 90 photos at one waterpolo game! :)Overall I have fallen in love with photography after over again!!! Great job Pentax!!!
After making less than 500 scans over the course of 3 years, I recently noticed that images were skewed...rectangular images were scanning as parallelograms! It was slight, but resulted in useless scans. After a bout with Epson tech support, I brought the scanner to their repair depot, who diagnosed the problem as a bad carriage assembly (this includes all the working parts excluding the plastic case). This is a $450 repair with a 90 day warranty. With Epson boasting a MCBF (mean cycles before failure) of 100,000 scans, I thought my unit should do better than 0.5% before failure but Epson disagreed and refused to fund the repair. Epson should stand behind clearly defective units.
Works as advertized and appears well made. Like the speed, rubberized exterior and a snap to use. Comes with optional security encoding software and lanyard.Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 GB
Having tried some of the less expensive refilled ink cartridges, I still prefer the &#34;real&#34; thing to us with our HP printer.
We tried with no success to learn how-to set this up in the car without shocking us.
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.
It is very good, since the original control comes only with AA batteries!The battery lasts for a long time. I'm happy with it.
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!
I replaced my "old" wireless G router with this one because the sales rep at staples promised it would boost my effective range (I needed another 30ft without adding another router.Well, I set it up and it does work......but it has half the range of my old netgear wireless G router.I then went on a business trip and when I got back tried to return it......30 days was up. Now I'm stuck with it.P.O.S.
ddr2 with 4-4-4-12 and 800mhz with great heat spreader , what more do you WANT :)
Excellent all the way around. Great storage space avalable for my digital camera. Service provided by seller was also excellent. I would highly recommend both.
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.
I purchased this cable to extend my reach for hooking up my Zen Micro-photo and am very happy. The quality seems excellent.
I needed this to switch back and forth between my DVD player, satellite dish and PC. I only use it for the audio. Unfortunately, the remote does not work. I contacted RCA and they asked me to send it back to them so they can test it and send me a new one. I suggested they send me a new one first because now that I have it hooked up, I don't want to be without it, and then I could return the defective unit. That was not a solution they wanted to entertain. So now I just select the input manually. Such is life.
I recently purchased this model on Amazon as a companion piece to my Playstation 3, which was obviously wasted on my aging 27" SD WEGA set. I have never owned an HD set before, and had limited experience with them apart from what I saw at friends' places or at bars. I opted for the V2500 on a bit of a gamble, as it wasn't in stock at the local electronics store, and I had no way of getting a look at the actual product. I was swayed in part by the overwhelmingly positive reviews, the reasonable cost, the 1080p and provision of ample inputs, and the fact that LCD has less glare problems than plasma (my living room is south-facing and has three very large windows so there is no escaping the sunlight most days).The difference is simply incredible. Set up was a complete snap, no harder than your grandfather's Philco. The deliverymen took it out of the box and plopped it on the stand, and I simply attached a $10 HDMI cable (don't pay a premium for these, it's simply not worth it....they aren't like speaker cables or older component audio cables, they're more like twisted pair ethernet....either they work or they don't, you are not likely to perceive any "difference" b/t a $10 cable and a $60 model (which probably cost all of $3-4 to manufacture). I set the PS3 to transmit over HDMI, removed the old component video/audio cables, and voila! This also helped clean up the cable clutter on my rack quite nicely.SD TV looks generally fine--somewhat more pixellated/artifacted than it was on the old SDTV, but still acceptable. DVDs look fantastic, the set and the upscaling PS3 breaths new life into the medium. Even among my older transfers, such as Malick's 'Days of Heaven' ('78), I was immensely happy with the result; they look as good as they would on a theater screen. The only Blu-Ray movies I have (the BBC's 'Planet Earth' series) look incredible, with perfect color and detail about as good as I could myself discern in nature. In fact, I think I will have to upgrade my 7-year old lens prescription in order to squeeze full value out of the rig. Games, which were my primary concern in buying a LCD set (due to the possibility of image lag if the pixel response time wasn't sufficient) were immaculate and I have no difficulty with slowdown. I haven't yet upgraded by DirecTV box to HD, but intend to do that shortly, and am told to expect something between DVD and Blu-Ray as far as image quality goes, which would be just fine (although the reviews of the HDTV DVR offered by DirecTV, be they here, CNET or at other points distant, are so uniformly traumatic that I'm not in much of a rush yet....football season will probably change that).I am fully happy with this set and my entire experience with Amazon. The delivery service Amazon uses, Eagle Delivery, was also fine. Yes, they are a little slow, and no, they don't update their tracking as often as they probably should, but they were pleasant to deal with, and the TV arrived without any damage that I could see. The set is great, the price was competitive, and with no tax, no shipping, and free interest for 1 year, this is a hard deal to beat. If you have been pining after a HDTV set but have waited to take the plunge, be it because of price, fear of obsolescence, technical headaches, or any other reason, this is quite possibly the perfect model for you (or the 46" cousin, if you have the room--I didn't).
Yep, it's an "idiot box", but I guess the whole world are idiots, because WE LOVE TV! And this is more to love -- great picture, great audio, good price. My recommendation: if you HAVE to have an HDTV now, then buy this one now. But if you can make do with your old set for a few more years, then wait, because this television and others like it will only get better, have more features, and drastically drop in price.
This thing is perfect. I am a professional competitive eater and I like to bring hot liquids to use during eating contests. I put hot water in this at 4:20 AM and it was still HOT at 3:30 PM. I have to cool it down as it was too hit to drink fast. I like this product so much I immediately bought a second one. If you need to keep stuff hot, then this is EXACTLY what you need.
I received an email from Amazon a couple of months ago about these speakers and could not believe the excellent price on them. Wharfdale speakers (particularly the Diamond Series) have always rated highly on audiophile lists of great speakers, and to have the chance to own a pair of the Diamond anniversaries in Rosewood was too good to pass up. When they arrived I promptly hooked them up and set them on 24&quot; stands. Testing them with all kinds of music at different volume levels, I could not make these speakers misbehave. At extremely loud levels they do get a bit &quot;nasal&quot;, but this is completely acceptable in a speaker this size. I simply could not make them sound bad. When my subwoofer was accidentaly turned off, I did not notice it until I started watching a movie with lots of bass signal in it. The wood is lovely, the build is great, the connectors are top-notch, and the sound is always beautiful. The price is terific too.
I've used this KVM switch to connect a desktop PC and a MAC powerbook. It worked great for both. Having the speakers and mic is a great feature that I did not find in other KVMs. I have not had any problems.
I love this TomTom One. It's my first GPS system, but I have no regrets buying it. It's very small and, therefore, very portable. You can easily store it anywhere in the car and out of site. It's accuracy and ease of use make it a pleasure to travel into far and unknown places. It mounts securely and easily onto the windshield. My only suggestion to the maker of TomTom One would be to have the GPS tell the driver verbally what street you are turning on or what highway you are entering. Instead, it shows the next major road you will be entering in a rather small text. Otherwise, it's an excellent GPS for most people. And the price is unbeatable.
You'll want to play your audio through a separate sound system. Even when the audio is at low levels certain frequencies will cause either the housing or the speakers to rattle a little. You'll especially notice it when watching the news.As far as the video, be prepared to be blown away when watching HD channels. If you're using a cable box to tune your channels, make sure it has an HDMI output. Without it the picture will not be as crisp and you'll have to manually change the picture ratio, which gets annoying.UPDATE: I finally called Samsung about the audio problem. They had a fix for it. The tech came to my home and removed the back cover (easy) and put electrical tape on the cardboard strip that covers the circuit board. It was rattling against the back cover!
Probably the best bang for buck you can get with a DSLR. Just remember to set the jpeg output to "bright". Either that or use RAW. For some reason mine came with a piece of lint on the sensor, but I blew it out with some air. Be sure to get a good cleaning kit. I recommend one of the Eclipse kits. You can even get some from other sites that comes with a foot pump (air pump that comes with inflatable mattresses). Sometimes those little hand blowers don't put out enough air and compressed air cans can be corrosive. Also check out the Tamron 18-250mm lens. There are good thoughts/reviews about it at dpreview and photozone.One thing I recommend that you do also is check the website that sells the camera such as adorama etc. When I ordered from amazon they charged me more shipping than the standard price (based it off the order total rather than just the part coming from beach camera) and additionally I saw that the store it was coming from had free shipping that week. They had also discounted the camera $10. So I ended up paying $30 more to get it from the same place through amazon.
Inexpensive and works. Brought in all local digital stations in the Portland OR area when standard rabbit ears only got a few. 20 miles from broadcast towers
I have purchased four of these cases and they are exactly what is needed to protect your thumb drives. I use the thumb drives with my sewing machine so I need a very sturdy place to store these thumb drives. If for any reason you damage a thumb drive all of your design information is lost. This case protects my thumb drives and keeps my information safe. I haven't lost or damaged a thumb drive since I started using these cases.
I uploaded a photo to the gallery above comparing the Acoustic Research PR361 to regular 16AWG cable and in-wall 16AWG cable. As you can see, the Acoustic Research cable isn't really much thinner than regular 16AWG cabling. However, the benefit comes from the flat, rectangular shape of the cable that makes it much easier to lay across a living room floor and under a rug without curling or twisting up. It also feels a bit heavier than regular cable so once you lay it out, it'll stay put better than lighter cables.Pros:- Flat, rectangular shape is much, much easier to work with because it doesn't twist up as easily.- Feels a bit heavier than regular cable so it'll stay put once you lay it out.- Despite being a "special" thin cable, it's actually cheaper than the regular cables that you'll find at brick & mortar stores.Cons:- Not wafer thin like I had hoped, but still good enough.
well to start off i'd like to say i had to return this camera twice. the second time i got my money back. okay when i first received this camera i thought it was amazing! it was thin and everything, and one of the coolest things was when u turned ur camera the view/picture changed as well, awesome! however this camera was not made for me. i like to bring my camera everywhere i go and keep it in my pocket. so i went a few partys and of course i ended up dropping it and finally it started to have major problems with the shutter opening and closing. so i decided to return it after only having it 8 days. so i just got a replacement thinking it was the camera, well new years eve rolls around and i'm drunk and everything else and i drop it into my 16oz. solo cup, i mean it thin it fits perfectly and it of course stopped working correctly. so i returned it and got ym money back and purchased an olympus stylus 790 for like almost a hundred dollars more around $239 total cost compared to like $159 for the other camera i had. plus this one come sin colors and is flashy and is even smaller!!! best of all its guaranteed to work dropped form 5 feet and u can take it underwater down to 10 feet and even take pictures! i think this one is for life. so i def recommend it. however if thats a lil bit too pricy and ur only looking to purchase a camera for the occassional family event or gathering then u may consider to get the cannon, but make sure ur not clumsy like me and drop it or get it wet.
The price was right, bought two of these; there is a learning curve to get a smart phone to talk to your pc, but it does work. Range is about 50 ft or so before it gets slow. I bought a 3rd one of a different brand at a store, seems a bit faster but price was more than double this one. Overall satisfied with the purchase.
This device is like a piece of junk considering the speed and accuracy of its work. It never finishes a task correctly and it take about 30 minutes to write a CD.
i bot this player about a year agoand guess what its already making buzzing soundsi e-mailed their customer service , and they tell meto get new headphones. I GOT NEW HEADPHONESIT STILL BUZZING.the radio feature never worked right.
It works!! Now I just need a volumn control. Too bad they don't have a all in one. Next time...
After two *BRAND NEW FROM THE FACTORY* Western Digital hard drives failed on me within a year of buying them, I decided to try a Maxtor instead. My 40gb drive has worked flawlessly since the day I installed it. It works just as fast and quiet as the Western Digital. The included software and ATA100 compatible cables included are a definite plus. Unfortunately the warranty the drive comes with isn't as good as the one Western Digital provides, but if the way things are going is a sign of things to come, I probably won't have to use the warranty anyway.
I have a Sony cybershot camera, my puppy chewed up my memory stick and I needed a replacement, was going to stick with Sony card since I have a Sony camera, but this one is way cheaper than the Sony brand, thought would give it a try and it works well, glad that I bought this, save alot of money.
I use this 16GB Sandisk SD card for my Raspberry Pi mini computer. This is a long lasting SD Card that will last for years to come.
Love this radio. Get's good receiption no matter where I go. Would recommend it to anyone. My only suggestion is to have a professional install it.
The Canon PowerShot S410 is a slightly upgraded version of the immensely popular S400 model, which has been discontinued and can be found for close to three-hundred bux. I think since the S410 is only slightly improved -- it is slightly faster than the S400 and sports a new print/share button which I'm not sure you'll be using a lot if you are the typical user -- the S400 is a much better buy.That said, the S410 will be the new standard bearer for 4MP digital cameras. It has a compact form factor, although not as small or light as offerings from Minolta or Pentax or Casio, and it's a bit heavier than you might have expected from the size. It puzzles me why Canon continues to use the older CompactFlash memory card as opposed to the more-standard Secure Digital format. Maybe they simply wanted to save money in upgrading the S4xx series. The plus side is, CF cards are a lot cheaper than SD ones for the same capacity, although the difference is shrinking as expected.Like the S400, the S410 produces excellent image qualities, both indoors and outdoors. It's got the best color and exposure balance from automatic programs among all the cameras I have tested/used. The S410 is slightly faster in taking pictures than the S400, but image quality is largely the same. You won't be disappointed.And as before, the S410 is easy to use, with buttons that aren't too small like on ultra-subcompact cameras from Casio or Pentax. Battery life is about the same as before, which is pretty good and should last you a whole day of moderate shooting. As always, turning off the LCD (via a simple press of the Disp button), turning off the flash, avoid zooming in and out frequently, and using a lower resolution and lower quality will all help preserve battery life (this comes in handy when you realize the battery is about to run out).I wish Canon had increased the optical zoom. 3X is standard but not adequate in a lot of situations, e.g., shooting a stage play your kid's in. But this is only a minor complaint for a camera in this price class.For another hundred bux more, you can get the 5MP S500 model. Should you go for this or the S500? I think for most consumers 4MP is plenty enough, with room for cropping and enlargements. 5MP is only necessary if you really crop a lot. The S410 strikes a great balance between pixel count and price -- it's a good value.
Unfortunately this product did not work, but I was given a refund without any problems or hassle.
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.
Paper is too thin. Wrinkles easy. Also expensive compared to Memorex brand which is much thicker. I usually pay $4.74 per 100 pack at Walmart.
I bought this unit over two years ago (2006) and was very disappointed when HP took until March 2008 to come up with their first (and so far only) driver for Leopard (OS X 10.5). Even now some parts are missing like software for the envelope-printing widget. I tried calling HP Support, but they could not do anything for me. For $1000 (the price I paid two years ago) I expect better.Also, the is constantly calibrating itself, adding to the noise already mentioned in the other reviews.PS on March 16, 2011: Still no driver for Snow Leopard! This is now a $1000 brick, good only for printing (but not envelopes) and one-page-at-a-time copying.I plan to sell it and never buy HP anything again.
The plug on the external antenna does bot fit the jack on the Magellan unit - avoid this until Magellan figures this out. Seems like they would use a standard plug/jack pair for all products.
These cables, although shorter, are thicker, higher-quality. Be warned, the retention screws have knurls only; and do not have flat or phillips screws on the ends.
Good head, good cost to value relationship. However the description says it has an independent Panning lock. Nope .. it does not the MH-1002 does ... but this baby doesn't. I question the 8.8lbs ... from my experience it's more like 5 lbs. That said ... if the description was accurate I'd have no complaints. If you expecting the lock and capacity ... better look elsewhere.
It does what it's supposed to. Hook up my cell phone to my car so I can listen to my mp3. I'm not a audio geek/master so I don't know if it's a good decibel or crisp bass or tremble, but songs seems to play well.
I'm a bit hesitant buying this stand because most of the reviews are with macbooks, it's either this stand or the Griffin elevator laptop stand.I'm glad that I bought this and my Alienware m14x looks good with this stand together with a Dell U2412M monitor.The stand is made of a very high quality piece of aluminum and the notebook rests on the stand very sturdy.I highly recommend this stand even if you're not a macbook user.
A must have for camera buffs. Save BIG time on batteries. Great price & transaction.
My friends always told me to buy it!! So at last i did it! It's a very good mouse. Other friends has RAZOR mouses and they told me that G5 is better.
The Zune worked out of the box but, on connecting to our PC, immediately found it needed an update. The update went on for hours, and never completed. Two hours on the phone with Zune help couldn't bring it back to life. Bite the bullet... get an iPod. We sent it back.
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.
I have tried everything that I can think of to make this $500+ PDA work for me. It has been back to Toshiba twice. I puchased the PA3197U 1BRL "high capacity battery pack." It is still the single worst electronics purchase of my life.The main problem is that the e740 will dump ALL my data at a whim. It randomly resets and looses all my data.If you have any use for a PDA that will require that you COMPLETELY set it up and re-sync it in order to recover your data, Toshiba has a PDA for you !If you are looking for a company that will answer your customer service needs by selling you additional, over-priced accessories that will in NO way resolve your problems, consider giving your business to Toshiba.
The Double Layer is a great way to be able to add more onto one disc, and having the Ram makes room for even more. The nice thing about the item listed you are able to remove it from the cartridge and use it in your ram writer drive, just like any other disc (as long as your drive is supported to use ram writing) I haven't used one in a camera yet so I am unable to comment about that but the nice thing is you can still remove it from your camera and put it into your drive and edit movies that way. Nice feature I think. My Next digital Movie camera may just have that feature to use these disc. The TDK appears to be of higher quality to me, from my experience with other media types, and I like the fact that the disc is removable from the cartridge for even more advantage. And I like the fact that you have double the amount of space on one disc then with a single DVD. For we all know how memory hungry videos are.
adapter MELTED using proper instructions for euro type outlet. I threw it out, horrible product...could easily cause a fire.
These are great binoculars. I've owned much more expensive binoculars and truely don't see any difference. Great buy. They are 100% waterproof since I flipped my canoe and they were not affected in any way.
My first MP3 player. easy to use and to record. My wife liked and I bought a second one.
There are a number of things to consider when buying an MP3 player. It's really important to ensure that the MP3 player is right for you.If you're a mac user, and have a very large library then I feel the ipod is the best choice. Why? well the ipod and iTunes work hand in hand, and on the mac that's what most people would use. Other players most likely won't work on your mac. Beware though, there is a "conflict" of sorts between AAC and WMA, so if you bought most of your music on napster - then this player would be a very bad idea.The size of the ipod is something to really think about too. I originally bought a 20Gb ipod about 1.5 years ago and I didn't have a clue how I would fill the entire ipod...yet about 3 weeks ago or so I filled it up, in fact my library is now about 2-3Gb more than my 20 Gb ipod can hold. If you use your ipod as a home stereo, or wish to have your entire music collection with you all the time - get more space than you think you need!One last thing to consider about this ipod is how portable you want your ipod. This ipod is great for walking around with, bringing to work, using it in the car, or as a home stereo - BUT it's bad with exercising like running. There is skip protection for the ipod, but overall it will skip if you're running for awhile...for that, getting the ipod shuffle or nano is a better alternative. Also, if you find you don't want all your music with you all the time, then this ipod may be kinda much.The last thing I want to note about the ipods are the batteries. If you did your research, you most likely read how the batteries are always failing. While this is a bit untrue, it is true that over time if you use your ipod a lot without a power source that the battery will fail. This is something to be careful of because replacing the battery is kinda a pain.Overall for recommending this product, I must say that the ipod is a wonderful MP3 player, one of the best I've used. Unfortunately the ipod is not the best for everyone and depending on your circumstance, you may wish to go to another player - mainly depending on your music format and what music you bought online (if any). Remember that the ipod does not play WMA, and the win32 based players do not play AAC (to my knowledge). Converting your music (burn, rerip or use a converter) would be necessary.
I Recently purchase the Hosa XLR-807 - 7 Meter 8 channel (Approx 23ft). I use the Hosa XLR-807 channel snake for my drums. This is really a time saver when connecting 8 microphones to a 6 piece drum set. I like the numbered colored coded cables. The only caveat is that I had to split one end of the snake in order to connect the cables to each one of the drums, high hats and one for over head cymbals. I use a short XLR mic cable for the over head mic. It is ideal for small venues and large venues when used in conjunction with a sound snake. I recommend the Hosa XLR-807 - 7 Meter snake to drummers.
amazing sounding speakers. used on my home theater, can't believe the sound quality. I have a bose system and these are far superior. The cost to value to fantastic, highly recommended to everyone
Once you get used to this board, its great. I used to use this board in my office but never bought one for home because it used to be so expensive. All it needs is a cool blue light underneath the keys to snaz it up a bit. I gave it only 4 stars for ease of use just so that buyers will know that there is a little to get used to when you switch to an ergonomic board.
This is the BEST Thermos I have ever had. We put soup in the thermos and hours later when we ate it for dinner the soup still burned your tongue!
I'm 70 and I keep in shape by walking and bicycling. I wanted a radio I could carry in my pocket that would keep me company during my excursions. I bought from Amazon a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio to use but it turned out to be pretty useless. The Sony is mono so only one earphone plays but the worst thing is that the phone jack is right in the middle of the side of the case. That makes it impossible to carry it in my pocket with earphones plugged in. So I came back to Amazon and found this radio. WOW! it's tiny, the earphone plugs into the top and it isn't directional when playing AM. I love it. This radio is just what I was looking for. Oh, and it is stereo.
I bought a pair of these in Dec. 07. I was very pleased with them at first: the small caps fit my ears well, and the noise canceling worked well enough that I could hear my player when walking down the street--not true with the earbuds that came with my iPod--while still letting me hear enough outside sound for safety.BUT--one cap fell off twice within a month, and the third time it fell off, it was lost. I called the company to ask about getting a replacement, and was told they don't do that. The earbud will not stay in my ear with any other size. (The caps keep falling off, but so far, I haven't lost another.) By the second month, I was getting sound out of only the left earbud; the right one was dead. So, I won't buy anything like this from Philips again, at least until their product quality improves. Pity. I was really happy with them at first.Susan
I use them for bird watching and hunting a few times a week and think they are pretty good. The optics are great and I have no complaines about anything but the eye cups. They are a pain to adjust. I leave mine in one position and they are fine, but if you like to fiddle with them and move them up and down, get a different pair. I also have Zeiss Conquest and Nikon Monarch and would put the Predator C5 right between the two. Better than the Monarchs, but not quite as good as the Conquest.
really nice works well in any thing. great package, great for people with sd card needs. fast purchase and delivery.
Not a bad product overall, just has flaws. The webcam picture quality is not that great. I dislike the fact that the volume controls and what not are shared with the F keys. The design is not good for traveling. I learned that from personal experience. The fan is noisy, and the laptop itself gets really hot. Compared to cheaper laptops, this is definitely not worth the price I paid. I even got it on sale at Best Buy. I also paid for the 3 year warranty, and I turned it in to get it fixed after it had fell (that was my fault). Let me just say that the Geek Squad did not do a good job at the repair of it. My sound did not work after I got it back, when before that I did not have a problem with it. The screen is separated from the frame at the bottom. I really don't like my laptop after two years. For some reason I didn't get any back-up discs with my initial purchase of the laptop. I was not an experienced buyer then. I don't recommend this to anyone.
I originally bought this to connect an older 'XP' computer to my network, the manual says it's designed for Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP, but I recently installed in on a VISTA computer, didn't look like any of the instruction examples when installing but it ultimately worked as good or better than the old 'XP'. Seems to have good range and so far no complaints.-)
I'd been wanting an ipod since they were released, but I had to opportunity to buy my first one 2 weeks ago. I thought I'd wait somedays before I'd write a review, so I could write more accurate information.As soon as I bought my iPod, I bought a silicone skin, since I had read that the black iPod scratched very easily. I've never had my iPod outside the skin, but it's already very scratched. That's a major flaw of the black ipod, it's more beautiful than the white one, but the scratch factor is way too annoying.The battery is an other problem that the iPod faces. I have my backlight set up for 2 seconds, and the battery lasts about 3-4 hours. It says that supposedly the battery lasts 14 hours, but that's in Apple's dreams.Another problem with the iPod, is iTunes music store. I'm from Colombia, and since music store is not available here, I can't download music or videos. I had a couple of music videos in my conputer, so I thought I'd download them to iPod, but the conversion process is a pain in the butt. I've been able to download just a video so far.Other than that, the iPod has an incredible sound quality. And lots of functions. I can carry all my music collection without worrying about cd's or md's. iTunes is very easy to use, and the USB port 2.0 is almost as fast as the firewire.I wish that apple would improve these features.. all we have to do is wait.
I am very happy with this product. Works exactly as described. Pretty good speed and great connectivity. It gave me what I expected from a router.
The fact that this records files with an .mod suffix is irrelevant. When you rename them as .mpg files they are fine. Actually, Premiere Elements 2.0 doesn't even require you to rename them, it deals with .mod files just fine.The video is very good, with just a bit of jagged lines when there's fast motion.The point is, this camera is meant to be an easy thing to put in your pocket so you are always ready to grab some video and it does this superbly.It's not quite as good video as a higher end DV camera, but it's not meant for that. It's a great addition to your camera collection.
I can't believe the high quality of this sneaky lens. It's great, people really do not realize that your taking pics of them, from the side angle. Metal construction and seems durable. The lens turns to view different angles. Love it - I'd buy it again.
Currently installed in my home for my surround sound speakers. Looks nice works well. What more can one ask for?
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 first trackball mouse I ever tried. Man, I love it. It works so well, and it's so easy to clean (you just pull the ball out and clean the little wheels and such). It feels very comfortable in my hand. It's thanks to this that I'm now a bit clumsier with a regular mouse (I'm not good enough with the trackball for FPS games and I'm definitely no good with a regular mouse anymore) since I don't use a regular mouse anymore if I don't have to.I'd definitely recommend this for trackball lovers or for anyone that wants to try it for the first time.
This headset works well with my phone (an AT&T E2562). It is adequately loud, and the mic is sensitive enough. It fits tightly, but it's not uncomfortable.
I bought this product thinking it was better than some of the others on the market. Boy was I wrong. I installed it, and then it didn't work. Then it messed up my computer! I consider myself computer savy, but my touch pad is now faulty and won't scroll. I have tried everything to restore the previous settings, but this product screwed up my computer. I want my money, time and old computer back! BTW, if you get this product and windows gives you a warning about it, Don't install it! Beware!
The 1GB Xd picture card is great, small and compact, with lots and lots of media space.
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 !
cable came on time,is what the description described,good packing,would recomend this product for its very reansonable price if you can wait for it to ship. Added note,this package contained just the cable their was not any adapters loose or on the cable as far as i can tell because i did not need them. went from tv to receiver.
Everyone keeps complaining that the cartridge is expensive and they can't use generic. Sadly, thas becoming the industry standard--you can't blame this one printer. I have to print pages and pages of detailed notes and figures every day and I haven't had to replace the ink more than once so far.The ink saver setting is very faint.
Buy this product if you like making old Godzilla movies with really bad audio that doesn't sync with the video. Or if you like rebooting your PC every minute because the program freezes for no apparent reason. Not to mention the 5 hrs it takes to compile a DVD per hour of video when every other program takes less than 2 hrs. And good luck trying to contact customer support or even returning since there is no warranty. If the salespeople say there is a manufacturer's warranty, make sure they put it in writing. I've been trying to return mine with no luck.
I purchased the MIO with the hope that a better price would produce an equal product for Navigation systems. The MIO has not let me down. I would recommend the MIO for any person who likes gadgets. The category of the MIO is as a GPS Navigator, and it accomplishes this goal comparably with other Navigation brands, plus some other neat features.
These bags actually fit the shredder better than the ones that came with it. Can't imagine why, but they do. They are easy to empty and don't allow spillage into the unit as the supplied ones did. This shredder has performed well, so I use it a lot and find the large roll of extra bags with easy pop-up access to be the ideal companion product.
This battery fits my canon sd850 and is a great extra battery for the money. I recently went to Disney and was so glad I had it. It's ALOT cheaper than the cannon one and any other brands out there. We're talking $40 for the Canon compared to $11 and change for this one. Definitely worth it!
If you do not have this product you are wasting your valuable time when you watch TV without it.
For weeks now, I was convinced that the TV sized box under our tree was a HDTV. Instead, it was this home theater system - and it was NOT a disappointment. 5 reasonably sized speakers, plus the sub-woofer and receiver/disc changer. Simple set-up, (the only difficulty was figuring out where to place it in a system which already contained 2 VCR's, a satellite receiver, a DVD recorder and a TV), and I was on my way. Even though it was 10:30 at night, I then put in T3 and shook the walls. I was quite impressed.The design is sleek, and the sound top notch. The sub-woofer is the only part of the unit that's powered from the wall, and the DVD player does not have a video input - so that was tough for me to wrap my old-guy mind around - but it wasn't difficult to install.For anyone considering a home theater system, this one should definitely be looked at.
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.
This book's been growing on me since I first read it, and I keep finding little snippets of ideas, characterizations, and plot twists sifting up into consciousness, to delight and amaze. I'll be rereading this one for years to come.
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
I enjoy the unit only it tends to jam. The instructions say to insert a pin in the reset. That worked for awhile but now I have a terrible time unjamming it. Don't like the ear buds--find them rather painful.
I bought this camera Jan. 2007 to replace 1st gen 3 MPixel Fuji. This camera is compact, easy to use, loaded with features, and takes great pictures. On the minus side, the xD picture card shares the compartment with the batteries.
Thank you very much, I think my Canon more happy than me. He got his cap back on now. Thanks
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 have this Samsung DLP rear projection after 3 or 4 years is having problems. First when plugged in now, the screen will show picture(which is good), but after 30s or 1min, the picture will turn into 2 dozen horizontal lines of garbled picture for 2 seconds, then the picture will change to green screen, then to blank(or black) screen) and the back to a good picture. Meanwhile the tv will not respond to the remote except for in a 1 second window(then the channel can be changed). I have another problem with another Samsung tv in the past. They like other manufactures are using bad parts and not talking responsibility for their Tvs. Samsung are not the only ones who have this problem. The reason my parents picked the tv because of their picture, which looks great, when it works.Samsung has a recall but not for this type of problem described above.Now I dont know which manufacture to trust. Sony has had similar problems and their picture is not as good. Who else is there?
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.
I expected a bonus micromate reader and a micro storage card as advertised, for my verizon cell phone to store music. Instead I got a large camera card, (too big for my cell phone) and no "Bonus MicroMate Reader" in the package when it came. Don't know who to send it back to and it really isn't worth the trouble of driving down to the post office and paying to send it back. I threw it in the drawer. Maybe someday I'll get a camera it will fit. Poor buying experience. I went to Staples here in Roanoke, Va and bought a nice 8 gig little micro-mini storage card that I wanted in the first place and it fits in my Verizon Cell Phone under the battery in the little slot there.
Keyboard and mouse work great and have enough distance for my needs. Thanks logitech and amazon!
great buy. works like a charm and i have no complaints. price was great too
I am a very big name brand audio fan. I have owned the best. BOSE, Cerwin Vega, Etc. This is by far the best deal for the money you will find. I was absolutely stunned by the sound of this system. I did not expect the performance from a Samsung (no offense), but I got much more than I expected. What an incredible system!!
This is the third mouse of this type that I have bought. No, nothing wrong with the others... I just keep wearing them out! (Three mice on four computers isn't bad.) I am mildly disabled and find standard mice hard to use. This fits my needs quite well. Plus, I don't think you can go wrong with Logitech... Great name for great products...
Taking into account that this is a travel hair dryer, I have no complaints. It's been used for 5 to 10 minutes every other day for the past couple months and so far not a problem at all. There is only one tiny design complaint I have, and that is I figured the retractable cord would be completely hidden when fully retracted but theres a stopper which allows a good 10 inches of chord to remain...I wouldve preferred it to retract completely to the plug, but fine. I expected something different and this is what I got, so four and a half stars. Otherwise, so far a great product for the unbeatable price. For its size it dries fairly quickly, and does indeed fold up into a nice little package (however you'll end up winding the rest of the chord around it anyway). And the folding handle makes a fair amount of cracking noise when you fold it...not the smoothest mechanism, but fine. Once again, not perfect, but for size it's as good as it gets.UPDATE: It's now been a good 12 months or so, and the usage has gone up to 5-10 minutes almost every day. It's fallen off the counter 3 to 4 times, and still works like a charm. The other day (now about 6 months ago) however, the button to retract the cord flew off (with spring) while the cord was furiously being pulled out. I tried to reattach but it lost its retracting mechanism. Fine, now it's a regular drier. Although I do have to admit it's definitely very powerful for its size, quite amazing actually. Still works like a charm.
I bought this a year ago and have taken many great pictures with it. It's light, has many features and can be used as an automatic when all you want to do is point and click. I can't recommend it enough.
I got this camera to replace my 3.1 megapixel camera by Kodak, and I love it. I stuck with Kodak because I find the quality to be fantastic and consistant. This camera is an easy point-and-shoot, but also has a manual setting, and many other special feature settings. It's easy to use, easy to carry, and easy to look at. Overall, it's a great little camera!
I LOVE THIS AMPLIFIER! hosted two parties with it!only 50x50 watts, but its nice and loud and it also doesnt even distort at the highest of volume levels. Once i was dj'ing with it my friend's house and someone left a slice of pizza on top of the vent covering. the thing probably reached around 180 degrees, it was too hot to touch. but it pulled through. i turned it off for a minute or two so it could cool down, then kept on going.Pros: Easy to use, OK price, sounds great, works fineFunny: in order to make the Channel A and Channel B to play at the same time you have to press in both of the selector switches at once.. i found that really hilarious. I still love this amp to death to though.Cons: auto turn off feature is a pain, but you get used to it. you can turn it off, but its a nice feature to have.
I've had this combo for about 3 years. I've NEVER had a problem with it. I've only replaced the batteries in the keyboard once (as far as I can remember, anyway...they really do last that long). I bought a couple pairs of Panasonic rechargeable batteries for my mouse and they do last a good amount of time for someone who lives on their computer, like me ;-).I'm heavy into web browsing, doing homework and project work (which is generally ALL computer-based) so the batteries in the mouse get a lot of use and do last a good amount of time thanks to the different power save modes.The mouse has been through the ringer too, let me tell ya'. It's flown off my desk several times, thanks to inertia (I've retracted the pull-out keyboard/mouse shelf from my desk pretty fast before and the mouse just glided right off!) but it's sturdy as a rock and has zero problems still today. The keyboard's palm rest still functions after the little clips that hold it in place all broke off, thanks to other users of this keyboard that weren't terribly friendly to it, but alas, its functionality remains.I recently tried to upgrade to the MX700 keyboard/mouse combo, but the newer buttons on the keyboard are mostly useless to me, like the 'webcam' button (i don't even have one), all those retarded F-Lock keys (I rarely use Word, let alone any other Microsoft productivity software) and several other buttons they moved around so it just throws me off, however, the raised buttons for the media playing (play/pause, stop, next, back) are all nicer and more pronounced when pushing them as opposed to this cordless freedom keyboard, but that's a minor observance.I really wanted to like the MX700 mouse, but it's shape is a little bulkier than the MouseMan, and my hand is pretty small for a guy (they're ony millimeters smaller than my last girlfriends' hands!!!) so my hand just didn't feel comfortable on it and cramped up often. Also, the placement of the thumb buttons just didn't feel natural, as i'd have to move my thumb up constantly, as opposed to down (which i feel is a more natural movement for the thumb) on the MouseMan.The main reason for this feeling is I have the thumb button on the MouseMan set up as the Alt button because I use a 3D program called Maya that relies on pressing the Alt key plus the left and middle mouse button to pan, scale and move around the 3D scene (which is a CONSTANT occurence) and it's much easier for me to have the thumb button on the MouseMan depressed constantly as opposed to the MX700's thumb buttons. Also, I felt that the 'cruise' buttons and the 'quick switch' button on the MX700 mouse are just too far apart for natural hand movements and really made me strain to reach them. Again, this is probably just because of my small hands, but maybe Logitech could release a slightly refined, smaller MX700 mouse for guys (and girls of course) like me. :-)Well, that is it. I'm going to buy another one of these sets to have when the one I'm currently using finally dies...if it ever does!!
For the price you can't beat this deal. I bought it for my wife and she is not too much into technology. She figured out how to work it in minutes and now never leaves without it.
I've been birding 27 years. I've worn out 5 pairs of binoculars and lost another. My last pair was dropped on the deck so many times there was 3 tablespoons of seawater in one lens of the (formerly) waterproof binoculars after one particularly wet trip! Two previous pairs corroded due to salt spray.As a professional seabird guide, I take my binoculars to sea 8-10 times per year under often adverse conditions. Rain, wave spash, salt spray, chum--my optics are smeared during a trip. A $1500 pair of binoculars will not give any better view under those conditions than a cheaper pair. I needed a new pair, but if I dropped them overboard I didn't want it to be a life-altering experience!Thus, I was looking for binoculars in the $250-300 street price range. There are so many to choose from. I wanted very good optical qualities, ruggedness, waterproof, nitrogen purged, standard-sized roofs. I wanted them to be quite good binoculars even on land.When I got down to it I settled on 2 binoculars. This one and theEagle Optics Ranger SRT 8x42 Binoculars.I chose the Bushnell Legend for the Rainguard feature, which is supposed to shed water off the lenses with just a shake--a great feature at sea, and it seems to work great! It has the added benefit of only having a street price of $210.I'm sure the Eagle Optics Ranger SRT is an equal binoculars. It is slightly less heavy (21.8 oz compared to 24.5 oz of the Legend). It focuses closer for butterflies. It came recommended by other seabirders for mid/low priced but higher quality waterproof roofs. It costs a bit more, at about $330 street price. I'd be happy with either pair, I am sure.Greg GillsonThe Bird Guide, Inc.thebirdguide.com
Brother products are good quality and this baby fax machine is just right for my home needs. It was easy to install and worth the cost.
I wanted a thumb drive that would support no-fuss encrypted partitions, and that's just what I got. Allocate anything from 32MB to the whole stick as a partition, name it, give it a password and a virtual drive letter, and you're done.I've used it on Windows XP and 2000 Pro without incident.I deduct one star for some options I'd like to see in the GUI. For example, one can automatically explore the mounted drive when the password is given, or automatically ask, but there's no option to do nothing. There's also no "mount all favorite drives" option as in, for example, TrueCrypt.Still, for carrying around highly personal information without worrying about what happens if I lose the stick, this is just what I wanted at a fair price.
This product never worked correctly on either of the two systems I tried it on.When I uninstalled it from my Windows 2000 system, I lost all use of keyboard and had to reinstall the operating system.While the physical product seemed fine, it never worked correctly. It also seemed to interfere with other parts of the computer. The windows 2000 system had always been stable. As soon as the Logitech software was installed it started to crash and suffer all sorts of other problems. As I mentioned it couldnot be properly uninstalled. I had to install a new copy of the OS on that system. A total disaster.On the windows 98 machine it did not cause crashes however a number of other applications stopped working. Some of them were critical for work. The keyboard and mouse software could at least be uninstalled properly from this system. After that everything worked correctly.I did check Logitech's web site for updated drivers or other errata, but found none. I recommend NOT buying this. and I would hesitate to buy anything from Logitech.
Loved my camera while it lasted...but now, just one month after the warranty expired, the camera is completely dead. I have been unsuccessful thus far in getting Olympus to honor the warranty and fix the product. I'll think twice before buying an Olympus product again.
I have owned this lens for a couple of years. It is a reasonably good consumer lens, with some softness in focus, especially on the long side. The autofocus works quickly on both my Minolta cameras (Maxxum 7 and Maxxum QTsi), and works in relatively low light.On the down side, it is relatively slow (in terms of aperature), as you would expect from a consumer zoom, and when fully extended you will have difficulty getting a narrow depth of field, even when opened wide. Thus, I would recommend this lens only as a stop gap to fill in your lens kit. The fact that this extends from the portraiture sizes of 100 and 135mm all the way to 300mm lets this lens fill in some considerable gaps in a lens kit, but if you buy this lens I would recommend starting to save for a good 100mm and 300mm prime lens or a professional level 80 to 200mm zoom. It's contrast (good contrast makes your pictures really "snap") is acceptable, but certainly is not the kind of contrast you will get with a prime or a professional zoom.In terms of comparing to other lenses, this is less expensive than the 100 to 300 Minolta lens, though lacks some of the features of that lens that are especially useful on the Maxxum 7, appears to be a better lens than the 75-300 Minoltas, and has more range than the 70-210 Minoltas, plus it has the Macro feature.Please note that in rating this lens I am considering price as well as capability; if rated purely on capability, of course, I would have to rate it lower to leave room for the professional grade lenses that cost five times as much.
This lens takes some of the best photos I have taken the color & crispness of shots is great both inside & out the detail of macro shots is great there may be a pro with somthing bad to say about this lens but for the money from beginer on up this lens is a must have.
I am an aspiring film director and find that with the appropriate settings and tapes, that this camcorder performs famously. It has a lot of bells and whistles, which to some, may not be needed. However, for those of us who enjoy the detailed aspects of film making, it is a good choice. The picture is clear and concise, it loads fast, and so on and so on. The only flaw I would point out, would be that the batery is a little below average. You can of course upgrade and get a higher standard battery, which basically means that flaw is not a major worry.
Actually, I loved the Philips Acoustic Edge, an earlier and internal sound card, but it did not like my older dual-processor system. Because of that I was a bit skittish about using their current internal card with a processor that uses hyper-threading - which Windows treats as dual processors. I bought the Aurelium instead. I love this thing! I am a bit of an audiophile, and this sound card is just perfect. With my Klipsch computer speakers, it makes a perfect combination.
This product's quality has slipped a notch due to the larger black and red sleeves around the connection point. Connection with the small flat head set screw is simple, yet secure, but those larger sleeves surrounding and protecting the connection are too loose and slip off every time you try to extract the plug from your speaker, receiver or amp. Earlier sleeves from Belkin were very tight and noticably smaller in diameter. Not a fan of this product revision, but still like them for their versatility in usage.
Small profile, easy to use, and has a 75 amp kick to help start a car with a low battery. So far, it works well and as advertised. Cords are long enough and heavy enough to get the job done. Meter provides a pretty good indication of the overall recharging process.
The olympus D-520 is a great buy for the price. I wanted to get away from the hassle of developing films at the same time I wanted a camera that was not too expensive. I looked at different 2 megapixels digital cameras(2MP or greater is better if you want to print your pictures) and settled on this one.Pros:1. Its small & handy.2. Very good picture quality.3. The movie mode is nice to capture some insane moments.4. Downloading images is very easy with the drag & drop feature. (I have WIndows 98)5. You can view pictures right after taking them without having to power off the camera. (You need to press the monitor button twice and it goes to playback mode and then if you press the shutter halfway it reverts back to shooting mode)Cons:1. It looks a little cheap because of the plastic body.2. Opening and closing the shutter is not very convenient and especially while closing the shutter I am constantly afraid that I am going to break either the lens or the shutter.3. Though movie mode is a neat feature it captures only about 15sec and without sound.I am currently using regular alkaline batteries and though I have had no problems of battery consumption, I am planning to buy NIMH batteries and also additional memory (it comes with 16MB). On the whole, I am happy with this product.
Nothing to much wrong with it as it does take temperature. The problem is that it says it works up to 100 feet and mine will not receive anything over 20 feet away, big disappointment.
I have had these speaker for about three weeks. They were easy to set up. I am very please the the sound quality. We have been able to listen to music in the kitchen, family room and outside on the deck with no problem.I would buy these again and recommend them to a friend.
Im very impressed with the quality and ease of use. Its a must have product for any serious color matching assignment.
I am using the unit to transmit to a bedroom tv. It took some figuring to get the correct positioning but once i got it, it looks and works great!
I read all of the reviews that I could lay my hands on, and I must say I was a bit nervous. Until I got the product. It was easy to set up the software, I copied about 10 cd's,(with more to come), onto the jukebox and I even installed and downloaded a program called audible.com so I could listen to books on the jukebox. Other than having to go onto Creative's website to get the firmware upgrade to listen to the books, which was very easy as well, using this product has been much easier than I anticipated and I HIGHLY recommend it. I take it running on the treadmill at my gym, listen to it in bed, and I have had absolutely no problems with it. I agree with another reviewer, I don't drop mine, or I have not yet, but it is a hard drive, so some care must be taken?? Anyway, it is awesome and I am so sorry I doubted it at first!!It is so worth the price....
[UPDATE 11/2/10: For some reason certain keys just stopped registering about a month ago. I replaced the keyboard with a much worse keyboard, returned that, and then Kensington worked fine after taking it apart and cleaning it. For about a week. The numberpad was entirely unresponsive, and the letters b,n,m were intermittent. On top of that, all the keys had become difficult to press overtime. This seemed to occur as a result of natural wear. Overall I'm still giving it 4 stars because it met our needs and lasted quite a while before needing to be replaced.]I bought this Kensington keyboard and mouse combo at the end of November or beginning of December and have been waiting for it to show any problems. The keyboard hasn't so far, I can't say anything for the mouse since I have no use for it.I was needed a wireless keyboard that I could use in combination with my Logitech "Cordless Optical Trackman." I would have bought this one Logitech keyboard but Logitech told me that the software would conflict with the Trackman trackball that I intend on using. So my search was based on wireless keyboards that didn't require crazy software that might mess with my trackball's performance and features. I figured finding the right keyboard would be a trial and error situation. While xmas shopping at Best Buy I spotted this Kensington keyboard for only $40 as an open-box special (somebody returned it) so I decided to give it a try.I got it home and read the manual and it turns out you don't need to install the included drivers and whatnot that come with the keyboard. You only need to use that if you want the Function keys to have their special other use that this keyboard offers. I just plugged the usb dongle in, put batteries in the keyboard, and it worked fine! Even the media player buttons work without any special drivers installed. That was an unexpected surprise, and I use them all the time now.This keyboard is used in my living room with my main computer which doubles as the center of my media experience. I am using a USB extension cord with the keyboard's dongle so I can sit the dongle up higher to help with RF "visibility". I get fine reception from every seat in my living room, none are further than about 12 ft from the usb receiver. Sometimes line-of-sight issues occur if I have the keyboard sitting on a pillow on my lap, but I just re-situate the pillow and that problem goes away. I'm sitting on my couch right now as I'm typing this.Oh, and I'm still on the first set of batteries, too. It's been almost 3 months of use, typically at least 6 hours a day, and the batteries are still good.I don't know why all the ther reviewers had such a hard time with this set. Maybe they used the cd-rom's drivers/software and that was the problem?*This review is only for the keyboard. I haven't used the mouse so I don't know if the mouse is any good. The keyboard works perfectly with my Logitech Trackman trackball, so I'm happy.*[EDIT] My Kensington keyboard finally broke and needed replaced last week. We kept our keyboard under the couch when not using it, and when retrieving it sometimes we'd lift up too soon and the keyboard would bend against the bottom edge of the couch. It could only take so much of that, and eventually (I assume) the circuit board inside must have cracked. The top line of keys (q-w-e-r-t-y-u-i-o-p) stop working consistently. This was a great keyboard, but like most others it is not rugged enough for living room use. Most wireless keyboards seem to be intended to just sit still on a desk their entire lifetime. Also, the batteries last about 10 months in this Kensington keyboard.
I bought this particular TiVo because the technical help at TiVo.com said that the Series 2 could function like a VCR without a subscription. I don't want a subscription because we only watch 60 minutes of TV a week and don't have cable. Having a way to record our 60 minutes so we could skip commercials (especially during the Olympics) was the reasons we bought the item... BUT... it doesn't do what the TiVo tech help said it would... we can only pause and go back. We cannot record a day/time or even go back very far (30-60 minutes on a rolling continuous basis). ALSO... it is ANALOG only even though it says digital. The digital is for the recording not the signal... SO, I needed to take our perfect digital over the air signal, convert it to analog, and then put it up as a grainy mess onto our lovely digital TV. What a useless waste... Glad they are no out of stock. DO NOT BUY unless you want a grainy analog picture and plan to dump $15 a month into TiVo's bank account.
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.
I bought this wireless router from anther web site 3 days. Ago and after one day of uses it crash and lock me out of my own system I spent the next day geting my system back and putting it back the way it was before I installed this wireless router. It also crach my internet. I had to unplug my modem from the wireless router to get my internet up a running. DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTR. It is not for people who just want to plug it in and go. I would give it no stars if I could. I even E-mailed the linksys company for help. they were no help they did not know how to fix the problem I was having with this wireless router.
While I did need to purchse two addaptors to install this in my wifes car I fould the process on a whole quite easy and the diffreance in sound quality is well worth the trouble. I would highly recommend this to anyone without an auxillary input to the car stereo.
Just recieved this the other day.mouse is clunky, does not track well, and the rechargable batteries that came with it did not charge at all, had to use my own non-rechargable batteries to use it.the wireless reciever does not work well, if its hinge is rotated at all while plugged in it loses connection for a few seconds, and all in all its not a good buy for the price, for its regular price ($36) you could buy a nice microsoft or logitec mouse. dont waste your time with this
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.
The features on the hp psc 2200 series all-in-one are really wonderful, when they work. After about 6 months, problems started to arise. The first was the photo card getting stuck and not releasing. Called support and went through all kinds of instructions to no avail. Got cut off from India somehow and immediately called back. I think I got someone in the USA because there was no accent and was immediately put through to a technician who argreed that the machine was faulty and to please return it when the &quot;reconditioned&quot; replacement arrived.The next machine worked for about 3 months and then started having problems, all lights flashing, refusing to do anything.Talked to India again, after trying all sorts of things, nothing worked and I was told that they would replace it, BUT then they said that the machine was out of warranty and was registered to someone else (from the serial # info). I explained that it was a reconditioned replacement and still couldn't get any satisfaction. I finally asked for a supervisor and got the same song and dance, finally he asked for my receipt to be forwarded to them, I explained that I didn't have the receipt, they said get it over the internet and print it out, I said, &quot;HOW&quot; The printer won't work. Finally, after me going into hysterics, they agreed to send ANOTHER replacement. I ended up returning it unopened as my son came and found the problem and fixed it.Since then, I have had more problems with the FAX, but now theyhave mysteriously cleared up! My warrenty will be up in about a week or so and after reading about how one consumer was told that he would be charged $58 to talk to a technician, I am getting nervous. As I said, great machine, but lots of problems and lousy support. I would suggest that HP consider getting their support back to the good old USA. I would never buy one again.
Bought this for my old school point & shoot. Im glad I bought this I'm very satisfied with this purchase.
Bought this printer a week ago.Went to canon web site and downloaded vista drivers.setup was easy.Pictures,and text look great,scans came out true to originals.Highly recommend this product.
This thing does everything that I hoped it would.most of my use of my palm is reading my digital bible, which I installed on it. I also use the address book feature and it is really nice to be able to enter the information in to my computer and Hot-Synk in into my palm then I have it two different places. I also enjoy the world clock feature since I have family members who live several different states and time zones and it will give me all of that info in one or two clicks.
The speaker it self has excellent quality, performance exceeds expectations. The only con is that the instruction for conections and diferent setup's are to short and overly complicated by showing formulas like I'm a scientist.
Recently I have been looking for a new computer for my daughter. As a former NASA research scientist I have been a fan of Macintosh computers for many years and find that they keep getting better and better for quite reasonable prices. Naturally, my first consideration was an iMac. But I felt that I should at least check out some of the PCs being advertised at super low prices. To my surprise I found that a PC advertised for $500 would actually cost several hundred dollars more when configured with adequate RAM and software and still be far less of a computer than any iMac. In my opinion Macs in general are still better computers -- and better buys -- than PCs. They are far more user friendly, will readily run Office and other Microsoft software -- even Windows -- as well as the powerful and convenient Mac OS X software, and are still the best way to avoid problems with viruses. I recommend all of the computers in the iMac line, but I think this one has the most value per dollar.
I would like to first say a quick reply to Nunya, who seemed to be slightly technophobic. I have been a professional computer technician for over 8 years, and supported Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. I have to be brutally honest with you and tell you that your problem installing the HP Color LaserJet 2600N Printer is that antiquated system of yours. Honestly, your system is ancient, man. When Windows 98 was released, a $300 laser color printer was a dream. You have to accept the fact that technology moves forward and a PC only has a 5 year life span. It's 2006!Now, this printer for its price range, is amazing. I have two of them and use them heavily for home usage. Of course I would recommend something in the $1K or above range if you wanted an office printer for anything larger than a small mom & pop shop.It's an investment in your business, and with technology you always get what you pay for in one way or another. If you buy cheap or discounted you run the risk of paying high repairs because you may not have a warranty. If you buy new your covered in the worse case scenario. Always pay the extra money for the warranty people, I CAN NOT stress this enough. Repairs on anything nowadays are often more than the cost of purchase. Just do it, ok?...and in case anyone thinks I sell printers, I don't. I've got 8 years of experience, and with that comes 8 years of screw-ups.Ciao.
==UPDATE 9/2008 == When I wrote this it was $860. Now it's $200 more. This only strengthens my view that a quality UPS is a better solution than a home theater product.I liked D. Bowman's review but he needs to change the word "watts" to "volts" i.e. "most neighborhoods fluctuate +/- 3 to 4 VOLTS" would be accurate, but not WATTS. WATTS is how much power YOU are using like a 100 WATT lightbulb, VOLTS is what is comming into your house and varries a little bit over a day based not only on your neighbors usage but yours as well. In the USA most homes get two 120 volt (average) circuits which combined make 240 volts for high power devices. A neighborhood uses thousands of watts. You should not need to be concerned about this to use your stereo or TV. Most every consumer product, including your HDTV, stereo, etc, is designed to handle this normal variation in voltage.Now onto the AVS2000. A Psychiatrist did a study by holding a seminar where 50% of the audience was allowed in FREE, and the other 50% had to pay $50 for the advice, which was just plain common sense. Both groups were then asked to evaluate the seminar after they attended it.Those who got it free felt "it was OK" while those who lost $50 had much more complimentary reviews like "It will be a life changing experience". This is common human nature to believe you did not get ripped off and a key to marketing high profit stereo equipment. I've heard people say that after buying monster cables for $200 their stereo sounded much more musical. I asked them to define "musical" and they couldn't.The AVS 2000 is not a life changing experience, but it does lighten your wallet several hundred dollars, and you naturally will say it's the best power strip you can buy, which is probably true. But do you need its ability?While the 2000 has some nice bells and whistles, and it does stagger the power on sequence of your equipment to prevent startup current surges, another feature I like, it is overkill for 90+% of all MODERN equipment. If you own a 1970's $20,000 stereo with TUBE amplifiers then you will probably derive a REAL benefit from the 2000's ability to regulate voltage. You MIGHT even be able to hear it.On the other hand, If your equipment was made in the past 10 years, take a look at the nameplate data (usually stamped where the power cord goes into the device) and it will likely say "Input Voltage 100-120" or maybe "100-240 volts AC 50-60 Hz" if it is meant for international markets like many products these days. If your house outlet is in the 110-115 VAC range, which most are, then your equipment will perform EXACTLY as intended without the AVS2000. A $10 voltmeter can tell you what your voltage is.HDTV won't be any better with the AVS2000 than without it. Your stereo won't be any louder with than without it. You'll have a hard time to hear anything more "musical" like the salesman said you would.Monster products tend, in general, to be well made overbuilt cables with great strain reliefs built in and oversized conductors. Their equipment is aimed at the true audiophile who has money to burn on a $100 cable instead of the cheap one that came in the box with his new DVD player. Their packaging is advertising how important the product is. They are high profit margin items for stereo stores to sell with a system that has a limited profit margin on the main item. Former used car salesman turned stereo experts will tell you how much "more musical" your system investment will be if you spend another $300 in cables or $900 in power strips. Of course you can't setup 2 identical systems in the store to see this for yourself, i.e. a direct A-B comparison like we do in the laboratory.Monster products are very nicely made, and I do own several of them, however I did not pay for mine, they were given to my lab and I was paid to evaluate them against other alternatives, and comparing a $110 monster fiber optic cable against a $10 no-name fiber optic cable showed zero difference in connecting an optical digital output to an amplifier. Being digital, it either works or it does not work.The AVS2000 does what it says. Most devices sold today, however, simply don't need it.If your equipment can tolerate a wide range of input volatages, and you are not having power problems where you live, then this is NOT the solution for you. Your HDTV will look better if you spend the money for an AVS2000 on a bigger screen.If you ARE having problems with your power, GET THEM FIXED! I had power problems and contacted my utility provider who fixed their transformer on the pole to get rid of them permanently, for free. Using a $100 digital voltmeter I could show the utility that the voltage dropped every day at 6PM when people cooked dinner below 100 volts Line-Neutral at the meter. This was outside of their specification and they were required by law to fix it.For the price of the AVS2000 you can buy a comparable computer grade UPSAPC SUA1500RM2U 120V 1500VA USB and Serial RM 2U Smart UPS Systemwith similar voltage regulation and it will prevent your stereo/TV from shutting off and back on 5 seconds later when the power goes out momentarily during a storm. The AVS 2000 can't do that. UPSs also have surge supression and some simple metering if you want those features. This one is rackmount and will go nicely in a stereo rack, and is less expensive than the AVS2000 while doing more. (the APC UPS can make power when there is none, the AVS2000 can not)The AVS2000 is a niche item for people with older equipment that suffers from improper voltage. For most modern systems it is overkill and not needed. It has lots of impressive looking meters but lacks performance for its pricepoint.
I installed these speakers and was so displeased I removed them the sound was p--- poor would not recomend these to anyone.
Arrived quickly, case holding cds was cracked, but cds ok. would buy again. They are hard to find in the stores.
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.
Works well. Exactly what I needed. The range is not huge. You can place the receiver within the range and set the alarms to trigger as needed. Perfect for overnight slow cooking. I only had to get up once to the alarm (minor temp adjustment required). Without it, I found I was getting up every 2 hours to check.
I had an existing D-Link wireless router (DI-624) that had started to drop connections frequently. As I use this for work it was becoming a problem. Ordered the DIR-655 and found it super easy to install it in place of my old one because all you had to do was (1) plug all the cables into the very same slots as the old one and (2) run the setup CD and type in the same SSID and security key as the old one and .....that was it. My laptop was able to connect wirelessly on the first try. I am running 3 machines with Xp in case that makes a difference.I have not tried the USB printer option so have no opinion on that part.
The biggest pain is that the setup wizard on the disk only works on windows machines. But customer service was friendly and helpful on setting it up manually on a mac/linux machine.
I bought a whole bunch of these. Couldn't beat the price, and I did my homework regarding which cable standards. I'm probably going to have to get at least two more of varying sizes. I have no complaints.
This TV was shipped with a known defect that doesn't expose itself until after several years. White dots (pixels) begin to fill the screen until the whole screen turns white. This can take weeks or months. This is a result of the DLP mirrors inside the chip start getting stuck. I wrote Samsung and was told my TV was out of warranty and it would cost $400 to fix. I told them there are people all over the internet with this problem and that it was bordering on a class action lawsuit because Samsung knew about the defect and still shipped the TV's.They changed their mind immediately and fixed my TV for free, but it will just be another 4 years before the defect shows up again. By then I will have gotten my monies worth.You will buy this TV not knowing when the defect will start to appear. Get an LCD TV instead. They use less power and no bulb to replace.
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.
I just want to say one thing first: i dont, nor did i ever own an ipod. this isn't because of any "anti-apple" feelings, in fact, their ipod led the way in the innovation of the mp3 player by having possibly the greatest one available. I just never felt like spending the money until now. I chose to buy the zune, and i like it a lot. Not wanting to get anyone too upset, but if u didn't do your homework and do some research (say, just look up zune on google and read some stuff like the product specs) then u shouldn't complain saying things like "i didn't like how it can't be used as an external hard drive?" or "why don't the songs from itunes work?" cuz i, not the most computer saavy person, in just a few mintues of googling found sites where many people could have found these things out before buying. (They could have complained first and then choose not to buy it! however this seems not to have happened as people buy it, complain, return it, and then buy an ipod. Whats up with that?!) For the record, I DONT WORSHIP APPLE, NOR DO I WORSHIP MICROSOFT!!! I believe in competition, though, and found that this was the best mp3 player for what i wanted to do. in other words, buy it only if u feel like u should and not because of who made it. To end this review, i'll leave u with the overused and seemingly powerful statement: The choice is yours! (and yours alone!!!)
I live by the beach, so my cable modem has always had spotty reception. After installing this cable signal booster, I've had no internet interruptions at all. The booster needs power, so I had to figure out how to route a cable for the power to the box, but once I did that, it worked like a charm. I'd highly recommend this product to anyone experiencing cable modem interruptions.
This is by far the most comfortable and precise pointing device I've ever tried. My wrist pain has completely disappeared since I've started using the trackball. It took me about a day to get used to it, and two or three days to get really precise with it, but now going back to a regular mouse feels like trying to draw a picture with a sharpened fence post. My hand stays put on the thing, and just the small movements of my thumb drive the mouse pointer. There's no need for a mouse pad, since the trackball is stationary on the desk, along with the hand, which rests on the comfortably-shaped body of the unit, with the fingers doing the clicking just like on a regular mouse.I don't like corded mouse designs because of the slight drag imparted by the cord as you move the device, but the cord isn't a drawback at all with the Trackman, since it doesn't move around.I didn't know how much a regular mouse sucks from an ergonomic standpoint until I finally tried a decent trackball. I have no more pain or discomfort in my wrists and fingers. At first, the trackball fells odd, but once you get used to it, it's much faster and more precise than the mouse. The increase in comfort and efficiency is well worth the effort of getting your hand used to the new device. I've tossed my mice into the Bin O' Spare Computer Parts in the attic, and it's trackballs for me from now on. I want to buy a whole box of these things, so I have a lifetime supply in case Logitech stops their production.The Logitech Trackman Wheel would be worth every penny at twice the price. At under $30, it's a bargain for what is (IMHO) the best pointing device currently available.
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.
I researched the Internet for days to be sure I would buy the device I needed for audio books, podcasts, and music. I've found it in the Creative Zen V. Have no complaints. It is easy to use, quite user friendly and meets my needs which is to hold a few music cds and several books. Currently have four unabridged books, two one-hour pod casts, and several music albums and still have some memory. I'm not interested in the video, but it has some capabilities there. I recommend this product.Dennis
I just purchased my Panasonic system SCHT 700. I too spent the extra $$ on buying the more expensive Monster connection wires. Monster cables can be returned without a receipt for the life of the product. It's worth the money. This system comes with S video and component hook-ups, you might as well use them. I attached this to a new 32&amp;quot; Panasonic TV and a new XM Satellite Radio at-home system. So without spending a ton of money, I have CD/DVD/AM-FM/Satellite radio! It sounds awesome!Sure, there are more systems with more gadgets, but if you want an easy to use, affordable, good-looking system that you can upgrade your TV to match, this is it.
Great DSLR, i owned this for 2 years and taken almost 12K pictures. Kit lens 18-135mm is better one but not great. In lowlight condition without VR it is extremely difficult to take sharp picture without bumping up ISO.
I recently took a new job and my commute doubled. While regular radio was ok in small doses, doubled, it's intolerable... play some music! Enter the iPod, thanks to Santa Claus... it has saved my sanity.Pro:-Great battery life-Many listening options: shuffle, by artist, etc.-Reasonable size-Many accessories by Apple and 3rd party-Great with Bose noise cancelling headphones!!!-Holds tons of music, all of my 200 CDs with tons of room to spare-Playlist feature lets me play lullabyes for putting our infant son to sleep, keep my wife happy by playing things we both like, or shortening my commute with Punk and Hardcore!-iTunes software is pretty easy to use and has some innnovative features-Buy one song at a time... buy music that you normally wouldn't because you only like a few songs-Download portions of your CDs, jettison the songs you hate... you'll be listening to stuff you've forgotten you haveCons:-The wheel control is hard to get used to... scrolling one item up or down is somewhat tricky-Searching the iTunes database is not as good as it could be, somewhat hard to find a few songs that I am looking for... the advanced search is weak.-If my unit got too hot, it wouldn't shut off. I had to let it run out of power. My wife also had a unit that would not shut off (hot or cold) and Apple replaced (not repaired) it. I lost my iPod, so I cannot say if the power off problem was serious... however, I have bought a replacement. I can't be without it!The pod works well especially on a plane and commuting if you have an FM transmitter (remember that 3rd party stuff I mentioned?). My entire family now owns them and it's awesome to listen to music I haven't in ages.
First off, I did not buy this board. Why? For the same reason I won't buy any electronics from people who think they are holding something akin to a vintage 1901 Victrola. This board was half this price when it came out. Seriously - why is it that everyone selling PC hardware thinks they've got a precious gem?! Please, to all of you trying to rape people on 7 or 8 year old ram, motherboards and CPUs: I suggest you talk to a sane appraiser, who will tell you that:a)This board is worth $50 at most due to the current market, (please see MOORE'S LAW)b)Most people will not invest over $400 just to keep an outdated cpu running; no, no they won't.Instead, they will throw the old guts on the curb and build a new system. $50 for 8GB of ddr3, $149 for a comparable motherboard, and $300 for the current fastest Intel CPU. There. That is only slightly more expensive than this 'precious' motherboard. In case you are all holding out for this reason, I will inform you all that, yes, pci-e is backwards compatible with older cards.Please stop wasting all of our time with these. You're angering those of us who'd like to keep a working spare, by making us wade through reams of your ridiculous sales postings. Nobody is looking to squeeze 'bleeding edge' out of ancient hardware.I only wonder sometimes if it's all drug related - you know? Like how Gates thought he needed $340 for a copy of Windows 7, when Windows has such a bad track record that he had to illicitly undermine BeOS.If you feel like I do, feel free to copy/paste this to other ridiculous sales ads.
This cable worked great on a pc-to lcd tv setup. Length was sufficient, and a great price. Shipped quick. No complaints!
I purchased this lens for my Minolta SLR and it now works well with my Sony A100 digital SLR. I shoot sports, primarily rowing, and this lens works well from all perspectives.Getting the settings right is a bit tricky as not much light filters through the lens itself. On bright, clear days, it works fantastically on the sports setting of my camera. Any hint of cloud or dusk and I go to adjusting shutter speed manually to keep the light coming in.It can be tricky to focus quickly as your subject moves closer then far away again (as happens in rowing races) but I've used this lens for close-ups on faces as well as fixed-distance shots from stands at a large event.When zooming into the photos on my computer for closer cropping, they can be quite pixellated, but overall the definition is good.If you're an experienced photographer, then you'll probably find this lens a bit too basic. But for me, a person who loves to take photos for fun and is still learning about my camera, it's great value for money. I would recommend a monopod support (there is a mount on the lens) but I shoot successfully without one, provided the light is good enough.
Man this battery is great!!!! It's small, round, and powers my garage door opener flawlessly. How do they do it???
I received the Pink 2nd Gen 4GB Apple iPod Nano as a surprise gift. I'd long wished for this baby, and I couldn't be happier with it. It is beautiful and tough--seriously, when I'd played with my friends' first-gen Nanos I was terrified I was going to snap it in half. This iPod doesn't feel like a toy; its heavy enough to feel good and strong. Still, I keep it in a wallet because I'm paranoid like that.PROS:~4 GB is plenty of space for most people. I have 806 MB left over after putting most of my music library and 35 pictures on it. It is honestly PLENTY of space.~Love the color choices. The choice of black or white in the first nano was a big dealbreaker for me.~Pictures look great, you can have tons on there, you don't have to format them to put them on, just choose an iPhoto album or the whole dang library.~Music plays beautifully, all the time. Expect nothing less of Apple.~Album art showing up is a fun touch.~Its in Color, which makes a huge difference. The screen is more lovely than any iPod i've ever seen, and better than any PDA too, for that matter.~Lots of good options, like search, settings, extras, photos, music, etc.~Plenty of icons to let you know which settings you have on.~Sleep timer! For an insomniac like me, I have to have music to go to sleep. Its great that I can set it to 30 minutes, put it on my Sleepy playlist, and I'm out, plus it'll automatically turn off after 30 minutes so that you don't have to worry about battery or get woken up by a sudden screamo song.~Comes with good earphones.~Tons of other pros. It is way cooler than I ever imagined.CONS:~You can't use the nano to delete songs. You have to upload it on to the computer and then delete the songs.~It doesn't come with any exterior speakers, a dock, a user's manual, or an outlet charger. The only things in the box are the nano, headphones, a cord to connect it to the computer (which charges it and lets you put all the music on it) and a quickstart guide. You can only charge it using the computer and can only listen to it using the computer's speakers when it is plugged into the computer.Overall, it is a beautiful and amazing machine. I would buy them for everyone I know. The perfect adorable little music device. Apple's done it again. I would recommend it to anyone who loves music.UPDATE (01/07) Its been almost a month now, and the thing is WAYY cooler than you could possibly imagine. Yeah, there's no manual, but it is easy to figure out if you play with it a little. It just is made with a technology you can't match anywhere else. Lots of these reviews don't understand the technology that goes into every iPod...really, its incredible. I'm like....wow.
hello all i have a question about this item i dont have an elite xbox i have the regular white one will this product work on the white xbox 360 controllers?
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.
We have had it for over 4 years and it still works great. We probably print under 50 pages/month on average. It's much faster than our old ink-jet and since it's networked, much easier to share between multiple computers.
This is a great book! The only reason it took me two days to read it was, I had to get some sleep. I have the BET novels by this author, and have been anxiously awaiting this mainstream mystery. I was not disappointed! I enjoy a book with an intelligent storyline, and if I am able to learn something it is a double bonus. The description of the linguistics field was very interesting. The switch up on the standard profile of a serial killer was great! I think the ending might have been a little thin, and rushed, but it did not change my overall opinion of the book. I can now add another sister to my 'sister sleuth' writers list. Good job Ms. Montgomery
I bought this device because I was excited at the prospect of downloading music from my Rhapsody subscription using the Microsoft "Plays for Sure" digital rights management (DRM) framework that comes with this device. There could not be a more ironic name for this DRM. My experience is that the T10 does anything but "plays for sure" when it comes to playing my subscription music from Rhapsody.One thing that is annoying (but I suppose an actual feature of the DRM) is that it locks up the music so that you can't play it after a certain (and mysterious) number of days. Very frustrating if you are planning on taking it on a trip and won't be able to sync to your computer for long periods of time. You get a "To play this track, you must sync your device to your PC" error message. Here's the part that is unforgivable though - there have been numerous times (like today) when I sync the device and still get these messages on some music files and not others. Its completely random. It's not a question of a particular song being protected or not. I've had songs that play fine on one sync and not on another.I'm a pretty forgiving customer, generally speaking. I hardly ever write these reviews. But when this happened again today, I went to the iRiver website to see if they had any remedies and after digging around for a 1/2 hour or so and not finding a good option for connecting with a real person, I decided it was time to post this warning to other potential buyers.It's a pretty device and is cool on many measures, but do not buy this product if you are hoping to use it with the subscription features on the Rhapsody Music service. You will be more frustrated than it is worth. I don't know if there are similar problems with other music services.Cool idea. Bad execution.
I'm writing this review on my notebook in my bed and is about 200 feet away from the Linksys Access Point and it's working fine. The problem is that you don't have to use the same brands of equipments to work together. I'm using the Linksys access point with a SMC EZ Connect wireless PC Card. All the bad review I have read are with the Linksys AP and Linksys PC Card together. I think the main problems has to be the Linksys PC card itself. Try to use SMC (which I recommend), Orinoco(Lucent)or 3Com PC wireless card with your Linksys AP. Good Luck Folks.....
Installed this for my wife for her mp3 player; works perfectly.Includes an on/off switch, but she never uses it.Very little static, works quite a bit better than other FM modulators we've tried.Just buy a RCA to 1/8" 6' cord, run the cord to where you'll be using it, and you're set.Easy to install, too.
Good product. Very useful.
This converter is ok for recreational photography. The extra glass elements reduces the amount of light - making it difficult to shoot dim light photos. If you cannot afford a 5000 dollar lens then this lens might be a better choice. A good choice for amatures and not good for shooting the moon. I used this converter with a 55-200mm lens on a Nikon D40X SLR.
I had this headset when at my desk at work, and missed it dearly when I began to work from home. I tried many other headsets and speakerphones, but nothing could compare to this headset. People on the other end can hear me clearly, I can hear them clearly and most importantly it's comfortable for long periods.The wireless range is excellent and I can walk around my entire condo with no interference. This is quite a feat as the construction of my place severally hinders any other wireless devices I have, including cell phones.The only down side to this product is that it's not nearly as effective without the handset lift. Without the lift you have to both activate the headset and lift the handset on your phone. The handset life allows you to answer, and hang up, the phone with only the headset; and best of all you can do so remotely.
This headset works well, but I find myself getting complaints about breathing into the mic - so I move the mic further away, but then people have trouble hearing. Once you find a sweet spot it's solid, but it can take a bit of time to do so.
When I purchased my Canon S2IS camera, I was looking for something good, but not too expensive for taking pictures of friends and family and various nature shots to save on the computer. I didn't need professional grade equipment. When it arrived, it had the 16MB card. I was a little disappointed at the 6-8 pictures OR the 7 seconds of video. I knew that I was going to need to get a better memory card eventually thanks to the reviews of all the other people who purchased this same camera.I shopped around and found this great deal that seemed to be too good to be true. A 2GB memory card for only 16.99. I looked into this through every customer review on the amazon web site and through the sellers profile and the customer reviews on their site. Still a little skeptical, I figured it was a chance I could take for such a great price. I was amazed when I recieved the memory card and found out just how many pictures I could take without having to stop and erase the bad ones or save the good ones to the computer before taking more. Some of the reviews have said it holds 1500 pictures, but I haven't needed to take quite that many just yet. I didn't really get the camera for the video option, but so far I have captured almost a half hour of good quality video at one time. This has turned out to be the best deal I have found in a very long time. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive memory card to play around with for personal use and more.
These aren't new and as a result it's quirky (the screen only lights up on one half at times). I just restart it and it comes on full screen though. I just wonder how long it will last.
Works perfectly. Small and portable, takes smudges right off the lens. The brush helps get into the small crevices of my camera. Might get another one as a backup.
by far the best trackball on the market, love the layout. this is my secound one the first one lasted almost 6 years of non stop use.
I paid less than $5 for this headphone! Sound quality is fine and build quality seems to be good enough for my kids to use and abuse.
It's a good buy at this price though I really miss my original charger which was much more compact than this one.The quality of this product is pretty good and the car charger is a bonus.
This is a great cheap player, nice interface.You can add the one gigabyte SD cards. (I bought a 1 gig Sandisk for cheap), you may need to update the firmware (you should anyway, it is very easy to do).Only took off a star because the SQ while excellent was not up the the Rio Karma I own (I guess that is expected as that may be the best sounding DAP on the market). SQ overall is great but I want everything for nothing and dont hand out 5 stars :)
I think this is a great set for the money. These are my impressions of the components in the package:1) Battery - Identical to the one you receive in the package for the SD500. This will be an added bonus for days where you are taking lots of pictures without having to worry about missing any shots (unless of course your memory card is too small) because of a dead battery.2) Case - Nice to have, especially to avoid scratches on your new camera. (Although my personal opinion is this case should have been included with the camera.)3) Neck Strap - To me it is worthless, to others it may not be. I do not see myself hanging the camera from my neck. The wrist strap included with the SD500 is sufficient to hold onto the camera.Overall the set is worth the money. Just be sure to check that the battery and case sold separately are not less then this set.
I used this to wire up my entertainment center with the rest of my network. The entertainment center sits against an exterior wall and I really didn't want to deal with trying to fish a wire through this insulation and fire blocks in that wall. Instead, I installed an ethernet jack on the opposite wall and ran this cable under the carpet.The cable is extremely thin - around twice the thickness of a credit card. I don't feel it even a little bit when I step on the cable under the carpet. It also works well for gigabit ethernet - I used a network benchmark and got over 110MB/s transfer rate between two PCs connected over this cable.The thinness of the cable has me a little concerned as to how well this cable will stand up to years of being walked on, but at least for now it's working well.
This is the best device you can buy within the $350-$550 category. It has it all. Quick routing, quick satellite fixes, quick recalculations, great display and sound. The size is perfect. Routing is good but sometimes a little outdated in construction areas, which is understandable and fixable with future updates, not a major issue as it will get you where you have to go either way. It is a very accurate unit, within feet I estimate.Very good job Mio!
You shouldn't have to hold the botton down the whole time you want it to sound. Could be a little louder.
GOOD PRODUCT. AFTER TYPING ON A STANDARD KEYBOARD FOR YEARS, IT TOOK A LITTLE GETTING USED TO BUT OVERALL IT IS VERY COMFORTABLE
I bought this for school and being a frugal person thought I was getting a deal. Unfortunately I was not, the cable though sturdy could not be unlocked from its initial position to allow for me to use it. The key would not release the cable. So I got what I paid for I guess. Addiitionally, the cable smells terrible, I just went and threw it away because it was giving off a terribly noxious odor that permeated through my apartment.Overall: DON'T BUY (at least not this product)
I run a small business and this printer has been incredible. The print quality and speed of the machine is good for the price. The copy quality is great and no longer have to go to Kinkos or Postal Annex to make copies. I think the best feature is the sheet feeder tray which allows me to scan multiple page documents easily. While some reviews have stated that they have had technical problems, I have had no problems with the printer and I have been heavily using the printer for the past 6 months.
I've been using the A570IS for under a month, but it already feels like I've had it for a long time. The feature-set is great, including pluses such as face-detection and an abundant number of shooting modes. An additional feature which I have never seen advertised is the camera's motion sensor, which rotates the image on playback. If I take a vertical photo, for example, I can hold the camera horizontally and see it smaller, or hold it vertically and see the picture full-screen. This is almost more of a convenience than a feature, but it is touches like these that cause me to enjoy a camera.This camera is superb. My only gripe, however, is with the camera's size. For all I know, this is as small as a camera with 4x zoom can be, but I probably would have preferred a slightly more compact camera. Additionally, the A570IS eats up batteries, but I cannot fault it for that, since it uses only 2 AA batteries, and using only 2 keeps the camera lightweight. I've also read that it is a good idea to obtain rechargeable lithium ion batteries to solve this problem.Overall, this camera is great within its price-range. I'd recommend it to anyone.
Great router. Easy to setup and worked flawlessly from the start. Good documentation. LED's are a little too bright. I had to put tape over them as the room looked like a disco at night.
I wanted to install a wireless router but not being a computer geek was a little hesitant. This particular one was recommended to me by a family member so I ordered it. The installation was a snap! The CD that comes with it takes you step by step through the installation. It has been providing reliable service since install doing everything I had hoped for!
I bought this printer and it is great. My problem is that the disk that my friend got with the same printer seperated photo fantasy and photo impression. All I need is the disk number so I can give it to epson, for some reason they can't get me the older disk. Hopefully someone knows and can help. ALSO, for the track marks. Open up the top of the printer, pop out the white clips on the bottom which hold the "pizza cutters". I did that and I don't have those stupid marks, and the paper feeds and prints with no problem. ...
This wireless adapter is simple to use, easy to hook up (just plug in), and provides a great service point. I would recommend it!
The thickness of this cable is the same as the one that came with my Jabra headphones. I use this cable to extend the listening range. Very nice fit and sound quality at a relatively low price.
Good picture quality for video files. Easy to access downloaded music and video files. A little cumbersome to download video files or CDs off line. Not accessible as a USB storage device in explorer.
Lots of blur. This is not a quality product and I would not recommend to a friend or purchase again. Don't waste your money.
We've used three iron-ons. The first two faded and cracked after only a couple of washings and the third one did not transfer well at all. We're planning to throw the rest away and start with another brand of paper.
It was pretty easy to get this installed and start using right away. I'm one of those people who wants to get things working right away instead of spending even a minute with tech support and I wasn't disappointed.I have one Win98 desktop connected to the base station and a Win2K laptop connected using the wireless adaptor. If you have only Win2K note that there may be some limitations. For example you cannot manage the base station from a Win2K station.Instead of the kit I bought the base station and the notebook adaptor separately (couldn't find the kit in the store). The base station has 4 ethernet ports and according to the user guide you can connect upto 200 wireless devices using this base station. More ethernet devices can be connected using a hub.The only hitch that I hit was that the Broadband Network Utility did not start up (GPFed). This was because my display driver did not support DirectX. Upgrading the driver set this right. BTW, you do need to get this utility up and running because you'll need to do a firmware upgrade right away (SP1 came out Dec 11, 2002). This is a critical update and as another reviewer mentioned should fix any communication issues you may have.All in all it's been a good experience with this product.
I was scared at first to buy this because I'm not a big spender, but I am 100% satisfied with my purchase! It's perfect to hold on to, put in you pocket or what have you. I use it at the gym, road trips, school (inbetween classes). It holds so many songs and photos also, I've not used even 1GB yet.It's a purchase you won't regret, I keep telling others to look into getting one and the different colors you can choose from are a unique twist that's pleasant.
Amazon sells a pack with the PM260, this photo pack and a case. WHY SELL THESE IN A PACK IF THE INK CARTRIDGE DOESN'T FIT THE PRINTER. This is completely ridiculous!! Why even offer this combo pack if they part don't all work together?! I feel completely cheated by Amazon on this one!
I received the first set of speakers. Worked ok for about 2 days. After that a loud hissing in the speakers would drown out the sound. I called Logitech and let them hear what was going on. They said the speakers were defective &amp; to send them back. I received the second set. They worked ok for 1 day before the subwoofer went out. I replaced the fuse thinking that might be the problem, but nothing.....DON'T BUY THEM. THEY ARE NOT RELIABLE!!
This processor work great, install over 6 month now and still working great.
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 USED to have Zune for about a month until I couldn't stand it anymore. It was buggy and songs would get deleted and just wouldn't work at all. Then I got an iMac and decided to just buy an iPod. THANK GOD!Finally I just threw the Zune in the garbage after Microsoft wouldn't do anything to fix it. I don't understand why people try to avoid iPods. They work 1,000 times better than anything else. Whether or not you like Apple is not an issue; they're just a big, evil, faceless corporation like Microsoft and any other computer company. So what? They have better MP3 players, and that's the point! They are a better deal for how well they work, as well as their reliability and durability.Just to put it simply; don't waste your money on cheap junk like this. Just get an iPod and you will be happy :) Now I am happy and thoughts of Zune murder are not on my mind!
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.
After receiving my order of two ink cartridges I sent an email to the company because I was having a problem with the one cartridge. They sent me an email on how to "fix" the problem myself instead of immediately sending a replacement cartridge. I followed the instructions and got the cartridge to work properly. I kept a record of how many copies I made since I don't use my printer much. The cartridge didn't work after the 16th copy. Not sure about the other cartridge because I've only made a few copies with that one on my other printer. I emailed the company and here is their reply.Hi,Unfortunately since your purchase is past our warranty, we are unable to directly provide you with a replacement/refund. We regret any inconvenience that this may have caused you.Thank you,The E-z Ink Team
The mouse itself is awsome for a bluetooth mouse; it has the 5 Programmable buttons plus the scroll button. The shape is very nice and comfortable in the hand. Battery life is ok Logitech provides rechargables to use; I use my own rechargeables. It also works on most surfaces which is great; I even use it on marble. There are a couple of things I don't like about the mouse.1) The bluetooth adapter is big and clunky; it is a docking station for the mouse. They should make a smaller adapter similar to regular wireless mice.2) Also if you already bluetooth in your laptop the mouse will work BUT you can't program the buttons. The do work for their original functions.3) Logitech support stinks; I emailed them 5 times and they never emailed me back.All in all it is great mouse and the best bluetooth mouse out there for 80 dollars it is worth it.
Yes, this card isn't the easiest to install and configure (most of it because you have to be VERY careful to plug the right connector in the right order to your monitors etc) but once it's done, you never have to re-configure anything. I have been using this to run 3 monitors and also 2 monitor + 1 preview (Photoshop, Premiere, etc). It's a wonderful card ! I just change for the much more expensive RT.X2 and let me tell you, the only difference is the RTX2 does real time acceleration preview. The Parhelia APVe even had more function and played video (avi to mkv) perfectly on my export monitor and home theater. I really loved this card and it's been my jump before going "pro" editing. I would recommend it but with patience required for the installation :)
I purchased the item to secure a work laptop in a shared office, so it serves it's purpose; however, it smells as though it's been soaked in gasoline. The odor is so strong that it seeps through the padded envelope that it's mailed in. Fortunately, the odor eventually dissipates.
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!
I had a 3 in 1 battery charger from Rayoc before I bought the Ansmann. The features I like about the Ansmann is single cell charging, LED lights, 4 9volt charging, and fixing a bad battery. If you want to keep your batteries(investment) good then you can't go wrong with this charger. The price might be high but is worth it.
HP products are always good. Ink is very bright and does not smear when I am printing my cards. I would always buy this product.
The system comes in a nice sized box, and has all the mounts and hardware included to put speakers up on the walls, or sit on a surface like a table, or shelf. Also included are 2 90 degree rca plugs so that the cables don't flex at the ground, which is nice. The speakers are decent to say the best, and there is a lot of white noise and very little clarity at higher volumes. They are nice to use as a satellite far away from your head. The sub shines though as it's adequately powered (though still relatively weak) and has a pretty boomy 10" woofer downward firing inside. The problem with it though, is the sub often goes into protect mode, unless you unplug the rca's and put them back a couple times. This is remedied by using the "auto on" function on the switch. The sub will shake your house, but it's not exactly clear. It's well made and I've already taken it apart. The wires inside are covered in insulation, so they do not rattle inside the housing, and a majority of the sub is stuffed with insulation that was probably necessary to bring it down to 1 sq ft. inside the sub, or whatever they needed to tune it to because of the port that is also downward firing.Aesthetics:The speakers are covered in a brushed stainless steel and are beautiful, and the sub is painted gray and feels like smooth metal, though it is made of wood. There is a plate on the side of the sub that can be removed and it reveals the internal crossover controls (which should be all the way up, if you use the cross-over on your receiver) and a gain/volume knob, which will also need to be up fairly high if you ever want to hear anything come out of it. More power was definitly necessary for this subwoofer.In conclusion, this is a great starter set, and works till you upgrade all the individual components to larger, nicer ones, like I've done. It's definitly worth the asking price though.
The first drum i was sent did not work at all. They replaced it and the second one worked fine.
Like the 2 reviewers before me, I too had this set delivered, hooked it up and tried to turn it on and NOTHING! I started to freak out and was plugging and unplugging the set, pushing the remote buttons and the on off button on the TV to no avail until finally, out of a sheer desperation, I started to play with the manual channel/volume control disc on the top of the set while I puhed the on off button repeatedly and although I don't know what the magic combination of channel up, volume down, on/off button was, it suddenly came to life! The power light illuminated, the screen lit up, a picture appeared and I half expected an angel to fly out of the back end! Ever since, I've never had a problem turning it on or off and I think the reason is that this TV has about 5 &amp;quot;channel inputs&amp;quot; in the back, (DVD, Cable, VCR, HDTV etc) and I think that initially, the set was &amp;quot;stuck&amp;quot; on one of those channel inputs instead of the TV input and only manually changing the channel with the power cycled it through the inputs and &amp;quot;revived it&amp;quot; (The reason I think this is that now, when I turn it on, there is a 10 - 12 second delay before a channel/picture comes in because the TV is cycling through the different inputs internally determining which input you have currently selected.)Now that the TV was on, and the cable was working I plugged in my Progressive scan DVD player to the back HDTV input with such excitement, anticipating the amazing HDTV image that was about to be the projected in my humble living room, awaiting the Ooohs and Ahhhs of my friends as they oogled the depth, color and clarity that is HDTV. I switched the TV channel to HDTV input, powered up the DVD and hit the play button...The TV, now in 16:9 HDTV mode with black bars superimposed on top and bottom of the screen to simulate the widescreen experience (a mandatory sizing of the HDTV channel) began to show a crystal clear picture of high definition perfection, like the light of the pearly gates of Heaven, true HDTV started emanating from my TV screen. I gazed upon it with joy and amazement until my utter excitement was marred by a strange 1/2 inch purple and white dotted line which appeared across the top of the film image right at the upper black bar.I adjusted the picture, DVD player, tried another disc, repowered on and off, channeled through the inputs, rechecked the monster cables, nothing would obliterate that strange, eery, pulsating purple and white demon light across my screen.I called the Philips customer support and after speaking with many unknowledgable buffoons, I finally reached the HDTV genius who told me, &amp;quot;Oh yes, that happens due to the additional data tracks stored on most DVD's. It's normal for this TV to read the data track as light images and project them onto the edge of the screen between the image and the black bar on top due to the additional lines in HDTV projection. No need to return it for repair!&amp;quot;I could not return the TV to Amazon, Philips told me it was normal (in their later manuals, they actually include a microscopic note on page 70 something about the mysterious HDTV light-line and that it is &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; for this set.) (If that is normal, I'm afraid to see abnormal...) I myself, found the HDTV channel unwatchable with that horrid line, so have since, hooked the DVD player up to the regular component input on the back of the set and watch TV in regular definition. The picture and sound are perfectly clear, just not HDTV and for the $999 I paid for HDTV, I could have bought a regular Philips 27&amp;quot; TV for $379. Alas, I chose to just eat my losses and deal with this TV for a few years until i decide to replace it with a widescreen or LCD/Plasma TV. Until then, I shall try to remember the few brief moments of heavenly HDTV purity I viewed before the devil line took it all away...;8^)
I used this to split the video portion of my Cablevision Digital IO service and it worked perfectly. This is actually a second splitter on my line since the first provided by Cablevision is used to split the signal into TV and Cablemodem lines.
I recently purchased this item due to great reviews in Amazon and a recommendation from a tech friend. The end result was a return of this item. Why? First, the ease of setup is not so easy at all. Yes, the setup dvd disk should take me to wireless freedom in no time (but its not compatible with a Mac), in my case I have a PC (I did try) and a Mac Laptop. Anyways, I called their tech support, which after 2 calls and 45 mins later, they diagnosed it as "need firmware update". Great, this issue should be fixed in no time, however, the tech support never send me the firmware update file. After waiting for 2 days I called again, spoke with another support guy. "Yes, I'll send you the firmware update to your email account," said he. I waited for two more days. No firmware, I did check my junk folder and no emails from D-link. That was it, I return this router back to Amazon the next day.I am afraid this particular item either needs a necessary firmware, which maybe an excuse from DLink or simply it is a defective router sold by this retail company. I hope my bad experience helped you.Cheers! Oscar.
I took this charger to Egypt. The plug was easily changed to the local type in Cairo. Easy to use, compact, and a huge money saver over the many AA batteries I was continually throwing into my old digital camera.
wroks great when used properly. Start using it before your iPod battery completely runs out.
I recieved this player as a gift a little more than a year ago and couldn't be happier. The sound quality is nice and clear, there's plenty of bass boost for my taste, and the design is quite good.The headphones that came with it were pretty decent. Being a cheapskate, I use the headphones that come with a player until they break, and this took nearly a year. Their design, however, leaves a bit to be desired. It is hard to keep them on one's head, and their width is not appropriate for those with smaller heads (like mine). They also warp rather easily.This player's skip protection is amazing. It has been dropped on many occasions without skipping at all. I have actually never been able to get it to skip.
I just filled a 4GB CF card this past Saturday at my parents' anniversary party. As luck would have it, my card reader arrived that same day.To test the speed, I transfered the files a total of four times:- Camera to desktop via camera's USB 2.0 cable- Camera to laptop via camera's USB 2.0 cable- CF in this cardreader to desktop- CF in this cardreader to laptopThe camera used is aCanon EOS 40D. Memory card is a4GB Sandisk Extreme III CompactFlash. In each of the four tests, I transfered the files using Canon's ZoomBrowser EX transfer tool (included with the 40D).Results:Average transfer time via the 40D's USB 2.0 cable was 8:48.Average transfer time via the cardreader was 4:36.That's nearly twice as fast as the camera's USB 2.0 interface. That could quickly add up if you shoot a lot.Other than that, I'm pleased with the appearance, size and feel of the reader. The cord detaches so it will fit in my camera bag easily, or it looks good just sitting on my desk. There's a small blue LED that indicates when a card is inserted.EDIT:The reader has spent the vast majority of the last 7 months loose in the top compartment of my camera bag along with some filter cases, remote shutter release, and other various extras. I'm surprised to see that it isn't really scratched up. It still works great.
The Music Bridge is a great idea that has been badly implemented. The first step in the setup is to connect the Music Bridge to your PC via an ethernet cable. The setup software is supposed to recognize the bridge and configure your system for wireless connectivity. I never made it past this step. The indicator lights on the Music Bridge indicated that an ethernet connection was present, but the setup program could not find it. I disabled all of my Virus and Firewall software and still ran into the same problems. I tried the Linksys support center e-mail and received a reply after 24 hours that was of little help. A follow-up e-mail was never responded to. I appreciate all of the online reviews that describe similar problems. The information available on this page convinced me that this product is a lemon and I took it back to the big box store where I bought it.
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
Just like the previous reviewer said, it does not have an S-Video input and output. I wanted to transfer my laserdiscs to DVDs and having no S-Video just won't do. I thought I could use an RCA to S-Video converter. Video playback was awful. It had jitters and the color red was unnaturally more pronounced. This is getting returned.
DON'T BUY WESTINGHOUSE! Our 30" LCD broke 3 mo after we purchased it. We sent it to Westinghous's repair center in Colorado at our expense and 5-mo later we are still without a TV and are constantly getting the runaround about when we will be sent a 'refurbished' TV since they couldn't repair ours. Bad customer service and horrible product!!
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.
I tried taking pictures from about a 3 foot distance, and am getting shadows in the pictures when using the cameras flash. I have to zoom just a bit to solve this. I have the lens adaptor, a diffuser and a uv filter installed. I tried to remove the uv with no change. I also changed the adaptor by Canon to the aluminium one which is a tad shorter and used only the diffuser and got the same results. I love the camera, but I always have a filter attached. Any suggestions???
I ordered this speaker system with my new Dell Computer. I have not been pleased with this speaker system. After about 6 months it developed an echo. So now whatever computer sounds that I listen to are produced with an annoying echo.
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.
To be honest, I love this camcorder. It is light and easy to use. I thought that the LCD screen menus would be a real hassle, and just a gimmick, but the menu is easy to use and it is better than trying to find a million tiny buttons behind more doors than &quot;Let's Make a Deal&quot; used to have. The picture quality is very good and image stabilization works fine. The only negatives are that it has a relatively weak zoom (optical 10X) compared to the competition, and that the tape is bottom loading meaning that you cannot switch out the tape if you have the machine on a tripod.Copying movies and pictures (don't use this as a snapshot camera, not great pictures and too big for that purpose), is a snap. Sony includes some basic software. You do not need a firewire connector (extra cost) as it includes a USB cable, which any computer has these days.
One word of caution. The connector on the iPod side is large so it may not be able to work with all cases, it did not with mine. Been using it for about a month now and that is my only complaint.
Couldn`t do without this product. My son-in-law introduced me to it years ago, and I wouldn`t be without it now! R.E. Barber
This is an excellent 2-channel Stereo Receiver, for several reasons. Let me explain why I chose this brand/model over others and how I came to it. If you are in the market for Stereo Receiver, it may be useful for you.A few months ago, I was listening to a jazz CD on my cheap ($200) Sony Home-Theater-In-A-Box and noticed that the sound was noticeably tighter than when I listened to it on my much more expensive, but significantly older stereo system. My old stereo system was purchased as separate components in 1993. It consisted of Sony STR-D990 Receiver ($400), single-disc Sony CDP-211 CD player ($100) and pair of Advent Baby II speakers ($250). Mind you, each of these components work and sound as good today as they did 15 years ago at the time of purchase (kudos to Sony for that), but I suppose I'm getting a little pickier now that I'm in my 30s. Music plays a MUCH larger role in my life than movies or television does (hence the cheap Home Theater set-up), so I decided I needed to upgrade.PRIORITIES: 1) SPEAKERS--> 2) RECEIVER--> 3) CD PLAYER --> 4) CABLING/INTERCONNECTSI decided that speakers were most important and thus the place to begin. After reading several reviews, I decided that Polk Audio Rti6s might be a good choice. I went to a retail store to listen to them and they sounded really good, but then the sales associate let me listen to the Polk Audio Lsi9s. Whew! They just blew me away. I had never heard anything like them. While the Rti6s run for $270, the Lsi9s are $900, but well worth it for that price, as a long-term investment (Polks come with a 5-year warranty). But I noticed that these run at 4 ohms and need a low-impedance amplifier/receiver, that is, one equipped with so-called "high current amplification," to drive them. Well, my old Sony did not have this function (it could take only 8-0hm current speakers). So, I looked all around for a receiver that could fit the bill and the Yamaha RX line became the obvious choice, after reading positive review after positive review. Since the Lsi9s can handle 200 watts per channel, I chose the RX-797 because while it has a power rating of 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, it allows one to use two 4-ohm speakers and when doing so there is a power boost. Customer representatives from various retailers couldn't give me an exact watt rating (because Yamaha does not conduct tests at with 4-ohm speakers), but the general concensus was that it would increase to about 140 watts per channel with 4-ohm speakers. (I just didn't want to shortchange my speakers). I also chose this receiver because of the extremely low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) rating of .019% as well as the Pure Direct and CD Direct modes for the lowest possible distortion. (Compare these features to say Onxyo and Harmon Kardon A/V receivers in this range and you'll see that the advantage lay with Yamaha).When the RX-797 arrived, it not only lived up to but exceeded my expectations. Paired with the Lsi9s, I can hear a much, much crisper separation of instruments, and this is especially nice for my digitally remastered jazz CDs. I live in an apartment complex now and never have the need to turn the volume beyond the 9 o'clock position. I have gone up to 11 o'clock for testing (when I knew my neighbors weren't in!) and, as expected with these ratings, I couldn't hear any distortion whatsoever. (I can't wait until I move into a house for a larger sound stage). Other pluses: The knobs and controls have a nice solid feel and look great. It picks up many more FM radio stations than my old receiver, and the reception is noticeably cleaner. The remote is simple and sensible (just how a remote should be). My only gripe is that one cannot program CD players made by other manufacturers with this remote, but perhaps thats standard practice. This has other nice features such as being XM Satellite Radio Ready and dual room/dual source for those who are interested, but the main selling points for me were the 4-ohm capability, the wattage rating and the extremely low distortion. The fine looks and sensible controls/display and remote are icing on the cake.I found one from an authorized dealer by a fluke for $350, but certainly would have been willing to pay the full $499. If you see one for less than $450, be sure to first confirm with the seller (or better yet Yamaha) that they are indeed an authorized dealer; otherwise your two-year warranty won't be honored if you run into problems (not that I'm expecting to).In sum, if you are looking for a receiver with ample, clean power, extremely low distortion, the abilitiy to drive 4-, 6- or 8-ohm loads, excellent FM reception, and easy to use and well laid-out functions for 2 channel (as opposed to Home Theater) listening, I don't believe you can do better for under $600 than Yamaha's RX-797 receiver.
I agree with the comments provided by the other reviewers. This is an amazing product and priced right. It delivers strong, clear sound and even at pretty high volume levels does not distort. Worth every penny.
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!!
Just like alot of other reviewers on this site I also keep getting internet downtime. Tired of messing with firmware updates and redoing stepups, going to buy another brand router.
I have just begun using an SLR camera. This was the right choice. It is simple to handle and does not have any confusing features. And best of all, it doesnt break. All around i think this camera was a good buy.
Having shot film for over 35 years, I researched DSLRs for over six months. Cost was not an issue. The D80 exceeds every need and nearly every want. I've sold prints in galleries and have clients who buy stock photography images--though I'm hardly even a semi-pro. I'm a writer who wanted digital to complement magazine assignments. The D80 is rock solid. The battery outlasts the 2Gb memory card. I use the 18-200 VR Zoom, and if the camera has a shortcoming, it's that 3 fps isn't much if you're at a sporting event. There's a great focus lock though that takes care of nearly all that might otherwise be a problem. A buyer needs to know clearly, though, that camera's don't make bad photographs--photographers do. Learn all you can about the D80 and let it work for you. It's a great piece of equipment.
This AMP is junk. First one burnt out within 2 weeks of running a pair of 8" Audiosource ceiling speakers. Audiosource seems good so far, replace the first bad unit. Got the second one, smoked the second day. Same scenario - running background music in small house.Potential fire hazard, as it not only blows the fuse, but also heats up and smokes inside.Look elsewhere.
We needed a larger smart media card. ShopTronics.com had this 128 MB card at a very good price. This card is getting harder to find. We do not always want to bring a computer with us to download photos and free up the card, but we take a lot of pictures. This was the answer. A good product at a good price from a good retailer. Who could ask for more?
For me, it holds more than enough songs and the price was so good. I don't like to spend a lot of money on something I won't use very often, so this was perfect!
I have owned about 8 laptops in my life and this is definately the worst one. I bought it with Vista and loaded nothing on but MS Office. These programs, and even the Internet Exporer that was already loaded are barely functional. There are so many bugs, especially with the touchpad. It is running at nearly 100% CPU much of the time even though I am not doing anything, and it crashes several times per day. I thought it was a Vista problem but last week I bought a new Sony Vaio with Vista and it works brilliantly. I now have an expensive doorstop and will never buy another Toshiba product. Unfortunately I bought two Toshibas at the same time, this one and another higher end model, which is also now just sitting there in the corner since it also barely works
If you are looking for a good headset, but don't want to pay $100 for one? Get this. The bass on this is amazing. It makes all other headsets I have used look like crap. The quality of the microphone isn't the best, but it is all you need for gaming or live chat. I wouldn't recommend this for music making, but for gaming and live chat and music listing, I would give this my highest praise.
This is actually a great product for a not bad price. 20 bucks was roughly what I was expecting to spend, and its probably the best fan I've come across. Its silent and almost unnoticeable, where as some fans I've come across are pretty loud and obnoxious even. Definitely worth the cost, though haven't test out its legs-worthiness, only flat surface (desk) use :)
I've owned several cassette converters, this one was to replace another one that had wiring problems. This converter worked fine until just about a week ago, when one of the two channels failed.
If you have a theater room, I highly recommend going with a fixed frame screen like this. I paired this screen with my Mitsubishi HC4000 in a theater room with good light control. The picture is fantastic!Cine white vs. cine grey is going to depend on your projector and the room. My projector is DLP which generally gives you good contrast, so I went with cine white to get a little more brightness with the projector set at low lamp intensity levels.There's not much I can add to my review other than to agree with most of the comments in the other reviews I have read: assembly is easier with two people; the instructions could be better; it took us about an hour to assemble; the tension material makes a perfectly smooth surface for projection; it was extremely well packaged with the screen itself being protected in a very thick piece of PVC pipe.
lightweight, fits well, boom goes either way...cord is not too long or too short (4 feet?)...the sound quality is great (both listening and for person on other end)...use volume control on the phone/base (none on headset).sounds better than speakerphone and easier than holding the handset for long calls.
The speakers work well for most applications. We often listen to news on the porch or kitchen - out of range of the main speakers. When classical music is playing, we frequently notice very short "gaps" much like old record skips. We are probably getting sporadic interference from some unknown source.In general, we are happy with the purchase, price, and delivery.
This is the first time I have been moved to write a product review for Amazon.com. I purchased this Linksys 10/100 MBPS switch to replace an older Netgear 10 MBPS hub. The switch comes with minimal instructions only, but mine came with a free CD-ROM installer of TurboLinux. I was immediately impressed with the speed of the switch as compared to the 10 MBPS hub. The switch worked fine for about three weeks, but then I noticed that Internet downloads were stalling when conditions were optimal, and backups across the network became pathetically slow. Windows estimated 17 minutes to copy a 60 MB file between two machines. After spending a week trying to get in touch with Linksys technical support, they agreed to replace the switch only after they received the old one. Good thing I kept the Netgear hub as a spare! The new switch worked fine until about a month ago, when the it also began dropping packets. Data transfers slowed to a crawl (this time an estimated 11 minutes for a 40 MB file), and tonight I replaced the switch with the old hub. Both of these switches were noise filtered and surge protected, so there is little or no chance that they were affected by power line problems. Engineering to the lowest common denominator is not acceptable even in a consumer grade product such as this one. The Netgear hub that this switch was supposed to replace has had more uptime than both Linksys switches put together. I would not buy this product again.
The compact ultra zoom is easy to carry along for your kids special on stage events, and the battery last a long time. I preferred the SHQ highest resolution setting for indoor pictures. Does best outdoors under bright light.
I have a Targus Rolling Travel Notebook Case for my laptop and related stuff that is the size of a piece of carry on luggage. Before the airlines got screwy, I never had a problem using it as a carry on. Now, sometimes it is allowed as a carry on, sometimes not, even by the same airline. Obviously, I don't want to check my lap top with it if the Case is rejected as a piece of carry on luggage, so I got this thin Slip Case to carry inside the Rolling Case. Now, if I have to check the Rolling Travel Notebook Case, I just remove this slip case and my lap top from it, and stick the lap top in the slip case. It's thin enough to put in the Rolling Case and has the minimum protection for use by itself. It works well just for walking through the airport and while flying. It has a small storage section for other items, keys, pens, and files, etc. The shoulder strap works well and is comfortable. As an adjunct to the rolling case I'd give it 4 stars but as a stand alone case for every day use, maybe 1.5 stars.
The Pinnacle Stick is great as I can view TV on my 24" iMac and record programs or movies. These can be saved to a CD or DVD for viewing on a large screen TV or on my IMac. I am totally satisfied
This is my first experience with satellite radio, and I'm very pleased--the sound quality is fantastic (I live in an area which gets lousy FM reception, due to all the hills, so it's a great relief to be able to get radio without static--or commercials). ESPECIALLY no commercials: I've all but given up listening to the local classical station, which several years ago jettisoned the usual low-key FM classical commercials in favor of the speed-freak AM dj hardsell...and the contrast to the beautiful, relaxing music is just too weird to tolerate. So satellite is a godsend for serious music listeners--as long as Sirius keeps the music commercial-free!!Kenwood has included everything you need for both auto and home installation (the reason it is on the expensive side, but well worth it). I got it mainly for home, where I have a very high quality audio system, and it is every bit up to that level: sounds as good as CD's, but with incredible variety of content. Girlfriend commented, "It's like going to a club...only without the crowds, the smoke, the drunks and the high drink prices." LOVE it! I ended up running the antenna to the roof, but I was surprised how well it did when just placed in a window.The installation in my van was equally easy...and the reception was good enough with the antenna just placed on the dash, that I'm not sure I'll bother with a roof installation. I may end up having my mechanic hardwire it into the battery, though, as I'll likely forget to remove the cigarette lighter plug, (since that doesn't turn off with my ignition, may run the battery down).Learning to operate the radio took some study: navigating among 120-some stations is a challenge so they give you a number of ways to do it (the typical broadcast radio might get 10-20 stations, so you can use an analog dial to get around...but doing so with 10 TIMES that many would get unmanagable), but once you get the hang of it--particularly with 30 presets--it's pretty easy.It's a terrific little radio, and I highly recommend it. Kenwood has done a great job, and thought of everything you need for installation.
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 :)
I bought these as Christmas gifts and am very upset that they do not work as I thought they would. I kept one for myself, and I have to say I am very disappointed in it. If I say, "Yogurt", I get "Deodorant". If say things that I know are on the list, and I get "Not in library" or something totally different than what I said. If I try to add something, it doesn't come up after I put it in. Hopefully, the ones I gave as gifts to not operate as poorly as the one I kept for myself.
I went looking to buy another one of my old style white Trackman Marble Plus type of 2 button trackballs with roller like my 804335-000, the style of which is a few years old. What I found was that they now only sell the gray slightly smaller Trackman Wheel Optical #904353-0403 (and 804360-1000), and I dont like the design. The buttons are too close together, and the buttons are too close to the ball. The roller itself is also too close to the ball, and so the middle finger cannot easily manipulate the roller without arching the finger considerably more than with the older style. The buttons of the old design were a fingers width apart each, but on the new design, the buttons are less than a fingers width apart. It seems Logitech designed the new trackman to be used with 2 fingers instead of 3 fingers, even though they count the roller as a 3rd button.The older trackball device overall was wider/longer and fit my hand better, the new trackball device seems to be made for small people, perhaps non-adults. The height of the old device was low and allowed the hand to not slip off easily, where as the new trackball has a steeper slope to its sides, and it takes more effort to keep ones hand on top. I actually fear I will succumb to carpal tunnel syndrome if I continue to use the new product. I agree with the other review that posted similar to mine, I love the old style, it was the best design out there. I would not buy the new style, I would tell others to try to find the older wider/longer white with red roller Trackman Marble Wheel or Trackman Marble Plus design for sale somewhere.
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! :)
According to the product description, this is a replacement power supply for my HP zv6000 laptop. Unfortunately, my laptop will not work with this particular power supply. The problem could be with my computer, but I tend to think it isn't putting out enough juice. I've ordered an adapter that specifically mentions the 120 watt output.That said, I placed my order on Friday and received the product the following Wednesday - nice job.
The adapter works just the way it should without any surprises. It's a good piece of gear.
I have lived with this player for about 4 months now and even though I had a rocky start with it, I love it now. I have 3 flash based players, but I wanted a player with a large capacity that could hold most of my music collection. For now that requires a Hard Drive based MP3. I originally looked at the IPod Mini because I was taken with the design but they were discontinued. After shopping around I chose the Creative Zen Micro over the IPod for one reason: Battery Replacement. With the Zen Micro I am able to change the battery myself, where as with the IPod I would have to send it to Apple and that did not appeal to me.After I got this a few things took some getting used to though. First the units controls are not all together intuitive and it takes some time to get familiar with them. I had some issues with the music management software also. I was used to the drag and drop of my flash mp3 players, so using software to manage the music on the player was a little frustrating at first. Now that I am used to them I can use and manipulate the music on the player just as fast as my flash players. It just took some time for me to understand the logic behind the setup. I also think the music ripping software is some of the best I've seen.The sound of the unit is the best of all my mp3 players and the unit plays VBR MP3s which I prefer for my classical pieces. I never used the earbuds that came with this though as I have a set of SONY's and a set of SHUREs I use depending on the situation. The photo viewing ability is cute, but sadly you cannot use it while you are playing music which is a bit disappointing and really diminishes its utility. The radio tuner is good but in truth I do not use it much.Aside from the nits with the software I am very pleased with my purchase of the Creative Zen Micro.
We purchased this clock to go directly outside our family room so we could see the time and the outside temperature easily. The clock is terrific. It has an 18 inch diameter which makes the time easy to read. There are also places to read the temperature and the humidity - both of them are large enough to be seen easily. The clock was easy to set up - just insert a battery, hang it on the wall and then over the next 2 hours, it posted the correct time. This clock was at least 50% cheaper on Amazon than on other websites.
This product is so good ihave bought it about 3 or 4 times. friends see it in my car hear how it plays and loves the look and i end up ordering one for them too. highly recommended.
I've been researching and pricing tripods for about a month now, but when this deal came along with free shipping, I couldn't resist. I have looked at the Velbon DF-40 in photo departments of stores and really like the versatility and quality of this model, and when I received my order from Amazon, several days early and in excellent condition, I was NOT disappointed. It does everything I need a tripod to do, and it's very easy to transport just about anywhere because of it's compact size. Super product form Velbon and super service from Amazon--Who could ask for more??
Very nice product has most roads, could have altimiter & other options but works very well
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!
It did not work. Before I even put the batteries in it, I could hear a loose piece of plastic rattling around. Sure enough, it would select the satellite properly but not the TV. It was packed properly, so it didn't happen in shipping.Mirriam-Webster puts it like this: an act of deceiving or misrepresenting. That is what happened to me.
I have rediscovered my camera to use at night.Bounce the light is ideal to take portraits.lovely bag and perfect size
I bought one of these units based on the reviews I read here, and I am very happy with it. The sound quality of this piece is pretty amazing for the price, and size. Good clear bottom end, and nice crisp highs, and it really cranks out some volume. Construction is solid, and it is very lightweight and easy to carry around. The option to wall mount it is very nice as well.However, I have had some issues with it that are a bit annoying...(1) The unit seems to come on initially at a very high volume setting. I've gotten in the habit of pausing my ipod before I dock it, and then turning the volume down before I unpause it.(2) The subwoofer does not seem to turn off completely... when turning the volume down for low volume playback, there is a point where the subwoofer volume stops decreasing, and if you turn it down to a very low volume setting, all you hear is the subwoofer audio.That being said, I'm still happy with the unit and these are minor annoyances for me.. considering the sound quality and construction for the price, I think it's still an awesome deal.
I absolutely love this frame. Got it as a gift and was surprised that it had a 1024x768 resolution. So much nicer than my smaller frames. I noticed that some people are complaining about the interface, but I rarely use the interface. Just plug in an SD card with my favorite Flickr photos downloaded and let it slideshow continuously. I have a lot of tech friends and every single party we have, someone notices it and is surprised by the quality of photos.
This camera is a great little buy. I did a TON of research into digital cameras....for over a year or so and finally decided upon this one. I bought it at Best Buy when it was first released and the price could not be beat. I literally bought it the day my new nephew was born and it only took about 15 minutes learn to use. The pictures turned out great and the modes are super easy to use. Only a couple turned on blurry, but I believe that was more the photographer than the camera. There is a power saver option that comes on to reserve the battery power. I do however suggest buying rechargable batteries. This camera is super great for the price compared to Canon and Nikon. The software is super easy to use as well. I suggest this camera for first time digital camera users such as myself. Excellent camera and excellent price!
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.
I love this system! It's feature packed and looks great where ever you put it. I bought it mostly because I wanted a system that could play my MP3 cds as well as my purchased ones. It's great not having to use my computer to play loads of (my favorite) music on one disc. There is one thing I would like to point out, that the speakers are not as great as they could be. To tell you the truth, my computer speakers are better sounding than these (but then again, my pc speakers did cost me an extra $400. Klipsch Promedia 5.1 :-P ) and so I ended up using those speakers in place of the original Koss ones. Besides one drawback, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a system with MP3 playback capabilities for their home entertainment purposes. Otherwise, just get a portable cd-mp3 player and plug it into a powerful speaker system.
it is what it is but works as an easy to carry compact tripod, comes in handy
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.
Physically attractive, with many interesting features, the Zen suffers from serious limitations. Most significant, the documentation is grossly inadequate and fails to set forth how to utilize many of the most important features. For example, nowhere is it seen that in order to enable the resume feature when listening to an audio book, you have to shut down the unit. And nowhere does it indicate how to shut down the unit. Scrolling ahead and back is also a problem. If not done very carefully, the unit freezes and must be rebooted. The earphone connection is poor, often requiring jiggling to restore sound in both ears. The Ipod is a far superior unit. The only advantage of the Zen is its ability to use items downloaded from the public library. The Zen is a major disappointment.
bought the receiver to listen to ham bands and swl. radio has bfo which makes tuning ssb and cw great,and tuning is in 1khz or 5hz increments which makes the selectivity better than most am shortwave radios. i am able to monitor packet psk31 on 40m and 20meters. only fault is no ac adaptor provided. but found a universal one on amazon for cheap. overall very satisfied a great little radio for fm, swl, and casual ham monitoring.
We use this printer at work. It sucks...makes a ton of noise but nothing ever comes out. It takes literally 10 minutes for the first sheet to come out after a bunch of blinking lights and noise. Have you ever seen the movie Office Space. Well this needs to be "office Spaced" and destroyed with a bat. When print out comes out it's all covered in random ink. The paper get's jammed all the time and lights just blink for no reason. I don't know where HP got a good reputation of printers but most of the ones I've used sucked. I've used an all in one printer also where it just broke in months. The toner ran out like every 3 months. So if don't get this printer.
This is a great piece of precision equipment. 2 500gb HDs in either striped or mirror mode, provides with me with the biggest bang for my buck. So far it works great on both my PCs and my Macs, and allows me to store my entire media collection in one place (MP3s, Video).
These do Sound great but I have one complaint: There is a transformer inside that hums slightly while the system is off
the quality of nikon is still no. 1. night shots with flash are ok. I like the non-protruding camera lens technology and just fits me. Good buy for me.
I love my GruvX. It has a long enough range, and I can set it to almost whatever FM frequency I choose (unlike those crappy ones with like 3 preset frequencies). Keep in mind, it is illegal to override a licensed FM frequency. So if you are in a area that uses all three frequencies, you're screwed. The GruvX lets you find most unused frequencies. A very good buy.My GruvX doesn't have any problems and works how it should. In case you are worried about a potential dud, here is some info from the back of the unit:1. Model:DG1012. Wireless Audio Portable FM Linker3. FCC ID: QDNDG1014. Manufacturer: Diagana Co., LTD.5. Made in Korea
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.
Sleek design, ease of use (Mac OS X is rock solid, stable and immune to all Windows viruses and spyware) and great for commuting due it's relatively light weight compared to Wintel laptops (although I have some friends who prefer the 12" Powerbook for the commute). The IT guys at work wanted me to use some behemoth IBM thinkpad, which I stopped using after a week due to poor battery life, weight and constant crashes. I've had no problems using this Mac in a Windows office. A great desktop replacement.
This printer is an excellent purchase. It's easy to install and allows the user to copy, scan, review and print photos directly from the camera SD card. It also allows you to review and enhance photos before printing. The quality of the printed photos are lab quality. We use Canon ink and Canon paper so I don't know how well prints are when using other brands. We bought this especially for the copying function as my Mom made frequent trips to Kinkos to make copies of painting projects that she shares with her class of artists. It's easy enough to navigate the features so that she doesn't get 'lost' since she doesn't have a lot of computer background.The printer itself feels sturdy and I really like the way it looks. We haven't used it enough to know how it will perform in the long run, but I bought her this model because I own the Canon MP960 and after using it for months I have been exceedingly pleased with the quality of the print and the ink usage. This printer is just like my higher-end MP960 with just a few software differences that aren't really missed. The MP960 is slightly bigger than this one. If you want to print a lot of digital photos, I'd get the MP960, if you are looking to use the scan, copy features more frequently, then this model would be the one to purchase. However, it does a beautiful job with photos. I like the fact that you can purchase each ink color seperately.
I purchased this to replace the plethora of remotes that were overrunning my small bedside table. I had to (I REPEAT HAD TO) put an end to the madness. (YOURE KILLING ME LARRY!!!!) So I purchased this item, then a week later I purchased the Nyko Blu-Wave. The items that I am controlling through this remote now are: 1) Toshiba 37" HDTV 2) Pioneer HTS-GS1 Home theater in box 3) Dish Network HD box 4) PS3.My CD drive on my computer doesnt work so I downloaded the software through Logitech's website, very simple. I had the remote setup quickly, but ran into a problem. The volume down button wasnt working for any of my devices. I tried teaching it through the original remote, but still didnt work. I was baffled for quite a while. I thought the remote was defective. Then I pushed down harder on the down button, and it worked. I noticed it took quite a bit more pressure to get down to register than up or any of the other buttons. However over time the pressure required has lessened. I also ran into a problem with the software, where it would give me an error message. The next day the error message was gone and I was easily able to add the nyko blu wave to give me full control of my ps3 besides the power on/off function. I did have one last problem, where when I hit "watch tv" or "watch dvd", one of the components would not turn on. This seems to have straightened itself out as well and now everything is working A-OK. The joy of having only one remote on my bedside table is unfathomable. This product makes life simpler, and in a world like ours, simplicity is priceless.
This screen is huge! Great screen for back yard movie theater. Easy set up and take down. Mounting brackets included for mounting to walls, etc. I use them with a chain to hang from the trees. Awesome!
this lock works perfect for my college dorm room. it can wrap around the leg of my desk and is long enough for it to go where i need it. and the lock is pretty strong.
Discovered that this didn't work with my tripod. They were super about taking it back and not charge a restocking fee.
I am *extremely* impressed by this little Leica.This will be a rather short review since this camera model is already, like, 300 years old in dog years.I was able to pick a new one up for less than [...] on the internets from someone who clearly didn't know what they were parting with. When I inquired into why the party was selling she only told me that her husband needed something newer.I have owned and used dozens of cameras (Leica, Nikon, Canon, Rollie, Mamiya) in my career.The C-LUX 2 is an amazing unit in terms of color authenticity, image quality, zoom quality, sensitivity, precision, workmanship, and most of all: usability and convenience.I cannot stress how perfect the menu system is on this camera. It's perfect and the controls are precise, accurate, and delightful to use.Convenience means that having this camera in your pocket you will never miss a great shot no matter where you are. Yes it really is that good. With controls from scene mode to nearly manual you have precise control of your pictures. There is no reason you cannot achieve a National Geo picture with this camera.When the C-LUX 2 debuted at [.........] it was really a Euro-jet-setting no-show. Now that you can find this gem below [....] it is a must have.5 stars based on current market conditions and availability in late 2008. Good luck finding a mint unit. If you are indefatigable you will find no better camera in the same class at any price.
Needed it to work with an Ipod and it doesn't, plug on the cord it to large wondering if there is a converter. Never used them, they may work great, but I don't know what they would hook up to.
Tried this with Windows 8 and Windows XP. Tried with several different USB devices. Tried with drivers on the supplied CD and others downloaded from Belkin. All attempts failed to recognise the device attached to the USB switch. Will contact Belkin and see what they say. Not very promising....
I've owned several MP3 players of various makes and models (Apple, Zune, Creative Arts, etc) but I can say that to this day (2012) the Zune still had the slickest interface. Controlled by three main controls: back, play, navigate, the Zune was a worthy competitor to the scroll wheel generation of iPods.Visually, the interface of the Zune was lovely. It had deep black backgrounds and illuminated white texts that lit up eagerly upon scroll or selection. Though later upgrades would add games, the Zune's forte was music (and podcasts, FM radio, etc) and video. Album art displayed prominently on the Zune's large screen, and video was crisp and displayed in a nice aspect ratio.The hardware itself was even nice. The actual material of the unit had a "double dip" tone to it, that gave it a sort of glow of color. It was sturdy enough not to need a case, and the screen was pretty resilient.If you're looking for a no-frills MP3 player to this day, the Zune is still a solid pick.
Great! We went to cordless headphone at work but I couldn't hear on this, so I got these older ones and the worked better.
I would have rated this bag with ***** if it would have been a little bit larger.It will fit only a SLR camera with its lens on. No aditional space. Actually, there are some good spots to keep your extra flash cards, you extra battery and charger.So, if you want to move around with your SLR with at least two lenses, get a bigger one.
Installing took longer than expected.Sound quality very good for price. A larger remote would be nice. No problems with signal. Presets somewhat confusing. All in all satisfied.
I've had this for about 3 months now and I've been astounded by the performance and range of this wireless router. Having a compatible N series receiver makes a big difference, but even with b & g, the speed has been really, really impressive.
I love this product. Super easy to use. Drive anywhere and never get lost. I am buying one for my wife.
I bought this unit in November. It replaced an older multicomponent Kenwood system. It was very easy to install and the overall performance has been great, both audio and video. I got a new 7.1 speaker system and have a 52" TV. Also have XM radio connected to it. The remote is taking a little getting use to, but even my non tech wife gets around with it. The NETWORK capability is working fine. I show video, pictures, and play music off my computer. Am using a ethernet set up to be sure I have the speed for the video's. I highly recommend it.
After the drive stopped being detected by any computer I was looking on the internet to see if there was some kind of fix for my device. I found these reviews and even though I don't usually put my opinion out there I felt compelled to register my exeperience as additional validation. Anybody telling you this product is worth buying is selling them. Anybody telling you that it's crap is telling the truth.Oh yeah-don't try calling their tech department. After being on hold on voice mail for 15 minutes you will finally get a recording telling that they have unusually high call volume and ask you to leave your name and number so they can get back to you. And then you get their voice mail box, which will tell you that it's full and you need to call another number. That ought to tell you something about the way Digitalway's business is run: Caveat Emptor.
I am impressed with this VCR. The only drawback that I've found is that it does not seem to be able to play tapes in the Extended Play mode. Otherwise, NO PROBLEMS! It rewinds very quickly.
this is a great direct bury wire. the cables are thick and the outer sourounding is thick and strong also. You can't go wrong with this. Depending on how much you need you may want to look at the 500' roll as (3) 100 foot lengths are the same price as the 500 footer. Just do not leav your self short and it is always a good idea to have a lttle extra coiled up if you plan to run it through pipe underground. This will provide some flexability if you need to move your speaker.
Fairly easy to use, comes with soft ware that I found uncomprehensible. If it would type for you it may be useful. The kids totally love it, recording funny stuff. Comes in handy for writting on the road, and recording lectures.
I recently upgraded my standard ipod headphones w/ The Super.fi 5 EB's, per many of the recommendations and reviews here. I'm just a "casual" listener and bought these for use at the gym and on the road (cycling).Let me first say that the instant I put them in, I loved the improvement, although I was expecting a lot for having spent ~$100 on headphones. The bass (aside from the additional and proprietary driver) comes from the seal formed in your ear canal, which equally works to block out external noise - similar to ear plugs. Try wearing your existing ipod headphones and apply pressure on them from the outside pushing them gently into your ear to create a similar seal. This gives you an idea, but in no way compares to the quality and clarity of the drivers in the EBs - very clear highs, and responsive bass. That said, the bass actually can be overwhelming at times - I turned the EQ off on the ipdod and sometimes play it w/ the Bass Reduction setting, but usually have it set to flat/off. For reference, I listen to just about everything: hip hop/rock/metal/country....I took them on my ride this morning. The earphones sound great, but every so often I find I have to push them back into my ears to re-set, as they seem to wiggle loose (I have the right size). It's not really a big deal though, I generally don't have the problem at the gym, just wanted to comment on my experience - I presume other activities (jogging/running) might have the same issue...Regarding the aesthetics, they do stick out from your ear rather prominently - I guess to some they might look goofy, but it doesn't bother me. They're just earphones. The pertruding phones do catch a bit of wind on the bike - between songs/audio, you definitely hear it, but it's no different than wind rushing by your ears at 30 mph anyway...Oh yah - the case the come with is nice. The top side holds the phones and the wires, the underside holds the adapter, attenuator and cleaning tool - compact and solid little pacakge.Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase - I look forward to using them when I travel, in the gym and continuing to use them while cycling.
Failed after three months. First everything worked fine. Automatic setup software didn't. After two months the USB port started failing ever 30 seconds- turned that off. Then the ports would lose conections. Reinstalled my old unit everything worked fine.
I have had this for about 19 months now. Had to have the power supply replaced at 11 months. Now the power supply has died again. Out of warranty at this point. What a piece of junk.
I have had this system for 2 days now, and i love it already. The features are great. The 3 cd trays that are stacked on top of one another is great because you can listen to a cd and put a new cd in at the same time. The rolling face panel gives the system a great high tech look. The system has a nice blue shade which is pretty rare on any sound system. There are great timer options like a daily timer, recording timer, and sleep timer. When you are in the cassette mode, this system is able to locate the begining of a song instead of you having to search for it.Personally, I have not encountered any problems with this system, or have I disliked anything about this system. But why not 5 stars? because the extended bass is not strong enough.
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.
I purchased these for the living room area. The computer room is one room over. They are much bigger than I thought they would be (but not so big that they are bothersome). I have not had any of the interceptions that others have noted, no funny noises and we have a wireless internet, two i-phones and 2 computers. These speaker so far work great. We listen to NPR and the like and they are awesome. However, they lose a star for its quality (only noticeable when playing music). I have them plugged in, I have had no need to use the battery so I don't have an opinion on that.
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.
I own both this Apricorn device, and another AKE branded one. The main difference with the other (AKE device) is that it has it's own power supply (taken from an available USB port). Both have their advantages, but this Apricorn PC card USB adapter is especially convenient in my opinion because:(1) It is completely flush with your laptop body when the connector dongle is removed (very simple to remove the dongle, so there is never any need to remove the actual PC card).(2) The dongle allows you to be more careful when connecting devices by using the flexible wire connector. It's easy to just pick it up so that you can see the ports properly, and connect your devices without worrying about poor alignment or damaging the USB plugs.(3) The slim profile of the dongle connector (barely thicker than the PC card itself) near the body of the laptop, means that this device can be used "stacked", on laptops with two PC card slots occupied, even when there is one immediately on top of the other (no spacer in between).(4) IMPORTANT: One of the USB connectors provides the usual 100mA of current, that is sufficient for USB flash drives and mice, but will not usually power some more demanding external devices that do not have their own power supply. This includes USB hard drive enclosures, CD drives and DVD drives. The other connector, however, provides 500mA of power, which DOES power some of these devices, EVEN if they do NOT have their own power supply.Caveat: it is possible that the useful 500mA power function may not work sufficiently well to power all devices on all laptops and/or operating systems. This would appear to be confirmed by the reviews stating as much. I have not tested it extensively, but I do know that it will not correctly power at least some DVD drives on at least some laptops using Linux (the power function was not tested with Windows).The other is an AKE branded product:2-Port USB 2.0 PCMCIA Cardbus PC Card (fully inside for Notebook)It too is completely flush with your laptop body, but it needs no dongle either, so there's nothing to carry around in your bag for normal use ... BUT:(A) Higher power devices that do not have their own power supply may NEVER work with this AKE product without using the clumsy adapter included. This basically eats up one of your existing USB ports to provide additional power to the USB ports on the adapter. You are left with an unsightly wire going from one of your original (OEM) USB ports to the center power connector on the adapter. For example, if you started with two OEM USB ports on your laptop, with this PC card solution, instead of now having four available USB ports, you will have 2+2=4, less one (for power), equals a total of just three usable ports.(B) Because typical USB connectors are more bulky than the slim dongle connector on the Apricorn adapter, you can NOT stack this AKE PC card on top of another on those laptops that have two available slots. You will be limited to using one PC card only at a time (unless the other one does not protrude from the body of the laptop either). This is true even for simple devices such as USB mice. Perhaps some USB devices (such as the popular nano devices) are sufficiently slim in height to solve this limitation, but just about all of the connectors I have used will not work. This can be of special importance if your wireless internet access requires you to use the other slot for a PC card (your laptop does not have a built in "hidden" wireless card that you can use instead).In my case, I don't really care either way (when choosing between these two cards) since I just connect any demanding devices on one of the OEM USB ports on my laptop, and keep the additional USB ports provided by the adapter for other less demanding uses. The Apricorn device does seem to have much better build quality and vastly superior packaging in my opinion (the AKE is basically wrapped in a thin bubble wrap sleeve and a plastic bag, both stuck inside a shipping envelope). Apricorn also has a "proper" website, with an actual "support" link, in case technical support is ever required. AKE seems to have a website, but there is no mention of this product (or anything similar) or support, and I haven't tried to contact them.AHOY LINUX USERS: I have successfully used BOTH of these devices with Ubuntu 10.04. No installation whatsoever is required for Linux - it works out of the box. I will not be testing the Apricorn with Windows, but I did use it initially with W2K with no problems.
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.
Banana plugs were too fat to fit in my receiver. Additionally, they say (only on the back of the package) that they are for 16-18 gauge wire. Did not say this in the description. Can't use them.
This was a wonderful investment. We bought our first Presto salad shooter about 5yrs ago and it still works good. We make 500 - 1,000 egg rolls at a time and with only 1 salad shooter it took a very long time to shredd cabbage, carrots, and onion. Now we have a second Presto Salad shooter and it cuts our prep time in half. For the money it works great and we would reccomend that everybody who loves to cook, have one in they're kitchen. I could buy 10 or more of these for the cost of 1 restaurant quality shredder. We make the egg rolls 3 to 4 times a year and my wife and I really love our Presto salad shooter.[ASIN:B0000Z6JJG Presto 02970 Professional SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder, White]
This is an excellent camera, and if you're going to be using this camera with a computer for edited purposes, you don't need the still shot feature that the more expensive cameras have, because you can just pull any still shot you want out of the footage once you have it uploaded. The picture quality is great, it's lightweight, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the audio quality, even out of the built-in microphone. It's one of the best deals in video cameras I think. I would recommend a spare rechargable battery though. It doesn't last very long.
EVERYONE BE CAREFUL. AFTER READING POSITIVE REVIEWS I WAS VERY EXCITED AND BOUGHT A PACK OF THESE COOL LOOKING CD'S.WELL I HAVE TO SAY I HAD NEVER SO MANY BAD CD'S IN A PACK! EVER!IT TAKES SOMETIMES 3 OR 4 BAD CD'S BEFORE I BURN A GOOD ONE. AND I HAVE TO BURN ON A SLOWER SPEED. VERY FRUSTRATING. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY DRIVE. THEY ARE JUST NOT THAT COMPATIBLE AS THE MANUFACTURE SAYS. MY NEW SONY WAIO LAPTOP DOESN'T EVEN REGISTER THAT THE DISC IS IN. SO, IF YOU WANA SAVE YOURSELF LOT'S OF HEADAKE DON'T BUY THESE.
What else is there to say, really? It has worked with over 12 different computers that I've plugged it into, and is automatically recognized by Windows XP, 2000, and a recent version of Mac OS (not sure which exactly). One thing to be aware of, if you find someone using ME or 98SE, then you'll need to download drivers, since the native 98 era drivers don't fully recognize the device. I've never had a problem with this drive, and I've been carrying/using it for over a year. Some have commented negatively on its durability, but they seem to have forgotten that this is a plastic coated circuit board; it will get beaten up just like anything non-metal if it lives in your pocket, right next to your quarters and keys. It does have a lock switch on the side to protect your data, but I've never had to use it, and the "drag and drop" interface is literally just like using a floppy disk. A 128MB floppy disk.
Item works as intended, and keeps my drives safe. Also easier to find the right one. If you need to carry more than one drive around, this is what you need.
Needed cheap camra for boy to take to camp outs. Takes blurry pictures. Pain in the neck to down load.But serves the perpouse
este cono se desempe&ntilde;a muy bien para crear efectos de luz sobre diferentes superficies...estoy contento con el producto y si lo volver&iacute;a a comprar
This scanner is everything that a person needs to restore old photos, scan new photos. It does everything. One must take the time to read the instructions, can be time consuming, but so worth it! I have been able to restore old family photos to new! Water stains, gone, cracks in photos, gone, fuzzy edges, gone. You will not be disappointed in this purchase!
This cassette adapter (for my iPod) worked perfectly out of the box. Looks sturdy and hoping it will last a long time.
I didn't really know what to expect for the price. Set up in a minute and fired right up. Easy to understand menus and operating instructions. It's not the fastest but, for the home office and light use, you probably will not be able to match it for the price. Well Done Brother.
We've used this machine at work primarily for sending and receiving faxes and the rare color copy job. We replaced our previous HP (only 9 months old) for a very similar reason this one might be going in the trash for. Our original HP AIO would grab multiple pages at a time. You could follow their tech support suggestions and it would work fine two times after and then back to pulling multiple pages. This particular machine (only 6 months old) pulls the pages through the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) crooked 7 out of 10 times. In the process of pulling the pages crooked, it almost always destroys your original. Using the blank paper cleaning treatment, the documents still pull crooked, but not nearly as bad as when your trying to actually use the machine for its intended purpose. I contacted tech support and walked through these steps once before. The machine worked for a month before it started acting up again. Now that process does not fix the problem at all. Where did the plain jane simply (not AIO) fax machines go? Why is it that none of their machines are made with easily movable/removable parts to help you get your jammed document out when almost all of them are prone to this problem? DON'T BUY!
While others (particularly those in large cities) have complained about the static and lack of broadcast channels, I have found several channels that I can broadcast to successfully. This item works AS ADVERTISED. If you live in a big city with no clear channels, of COURSE you won't find one that will allow the iTrip to broadcast to without any interference. If you have at least one clear channel, though, I think you'll find it works just fine. I've had no problem with the transmit capability from my car (whether the iPod is in the cup holder, the ashtray, etc) to my antenna (back center of roof). The sound, of course, is not the same as having the CD IN the CD player--you don't get the stereo capabilities and sounds. Even still, this eliminates the need to carry every CD that I want to listen to and it's easy to use. I do plug it in to charge it while I transmit since the iTrip uses some power. I've also found this device to work very well at home. Enjoy!
I have used ergonomic keyboards in the past as well as plain keyboards, and I have decor veins syndrome, also known as tendonitis of the thumb tendons. Using this keyboard for an extended period feels like I'm working out my hands and strenthening my forearms. I also use an Evoluent ergonomic mouse, and between the two, my pain is much, much less. Also, you can customize the hotkeys using Microsoft's Mouse and Keyboard manager that typically installs itself when you plug in the keyboard, but is also available for download. Very pleased with this keyboard and would not use any others.
This Wireless card was very easy to use and faster than I expected. Its got a large range for reception and I'm very impressed with its connection speed. Wonderful to buy a product which works better than I thought it would.
I've had many models of the Epsons in the past. Luckily, I purchased the additional warranty from the store I purchased them from. Within a few months, I was always bringing my Epson back to the store for malfunctions such as ink splattering, cranking noises, ink clogs, and the paper feed was just rediculous! Everytime, the store told me that I was able to just get a new printer from the shelf in exchange, and I always picked an Epson because of all the hype about how wonderful they are with photo printing, and how they're "supposedly" the best photo printers on the market. So with the last one, I decided to go with something other than Epson and came across this Canon. I couldn't be happier!!! Pictures turn out fantastic, its fast, color quality is faboulous, not noisey, and the ink doesn't clog or splatter. I love it so much that I purchased one for my mother so she can start printing. Overall, a fantastic printer!
Set was easy, basically plug and go. After set up was complete attaching additional laptops from other areas of the house was a little harder but not by much, beacuse you had to enter the security code you used during the initial set up. Also I noticed that I have an older computer that does not accept the N signal and I cannot connect this Laptop to router. We currently have the router set up in my wife's office in the basement of the house but the signal throughout the rest of the house is very strong. I would recommend this router.
Yesterday I changed my 4GB Sansa e200 for a Zune, and man was it a good thing I did. First off the Zune has 30GB space and it's like an Ipod Video. But the Zune has a wireless feature in which you can share songs, pics, vids, whatever, with other people, it also has a Zune Marketplace in which you can rent music, yeah that's kinda bad, you can only rent them, altough the Zune comes with a 14day subscription for rental. The skin of the Zune is more strong and durable than the Ipod, and the screen is larger, making it better. Another cool feature is putting a background for your Zune, right now I have a cool graphitti one. The Zune's battery life is kinda short, it only has like 12 hours of battery life, less than the Ipod. For downloading via the Zune Marketplace you can buy a subscription or use XBOX 360 points to buy stuff, which is pretty cool. The Zune's controls are like classic, it looks like an Ipod control but you just press down on the circular thingy to go down, up to go up, and it works like that. The Zune also has a built in FM Radio, which is cool if you are tired of your music. In conclusion the Zune is a player and it's great for its price, it lets you play videos, music, radio, pics and lets you share music wirelessly.
Item poorly packed. Mirror frame attachment broken and had to repair. Overall quality fine. Could have included extra slides. Price was decent but I'd rather spend more and get better quality scope.
Not a whole lot you can say about this except that it should come with the teleconverter or the close-up lens. I guess they do this so that you won't end up with two of these if you purchase both. I only attach this if I am using the teleconverter and I never use the hood. To fit in my camera case, I have to take everything apart anyway.
I'd read about BBP back2pack bags with their spacious storage and innovative design. The unique strap that converts the messenger bag into dual straps of a backpack makes this stand out for people who travel with more than a laptop in tow. What I really like about this bag is how low the bag meets your back so no matter how much weight you're carrying, you don't have the majority of the weight on your shoulders. Your lower back/butt helps to even out some of the weight. There is also a thick padding to support your back as well.What's great about this BBP is it is on clearance and it's got most of the same features as the $95BumBakPak Hamptons Hybrid Messenger/Backpack Laptop Bag Obsidian Black XLs bag!
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!
The interface has the graphics of a CGA display. The function of the unit is good. I have had only two lockups.
I just got this with the 2 Seagate 500 GB drives the other day. I set up the drives with RAID 1 Mirror. The first setup did not take, but the second one did. Once it was set up, I mapped the drive with my PC's and then connected to it with my Mac. On the Mac, I see this as a shared drive each time I open Finder. On the PC's, I am always able to connect through Windows Explorer. I am running XP on the PC's and Leopard on the Mac. I have read/write access from all computers. The initial backup of about 50 GB of data (photos, docs, music, and video) took a little over an hour to transfer. I suppose the mirroring takes longer than if I configured it for RAID 0 Stripeing. I have the drive set up away from my desktop, so I don't hear any noise. I have not been able to get the email to work properly, but that is not a necessity for me. Creating groups and users was easy. The web interface is very good and easy to use. Overall, I'm very happy with the device, and I am very comfortable with storing my most important data on it.
Great sound - hooked up to 30w Denon. Easy mounting, poolside at the beach in Florida. Harsh salt air environment, unprotected wet area, sealed speakers and mil spec important for salt/corrosion resistance. Sound great, other neighbors purchasing same after seeing and hearing these.
After an extensive search i got the Griffin thechnology I trip FM transmitter ,and i am glad i didIt is nicely fitting into my Ipod video, good sound, easy to use, versatile,as you can use it with any FM radio or stereo in your car or your boat. no cords or extra connectios, no need for batteries it works over 4 hrs in fully charged Ipod .
This is the first TV I've bought in a long long time, and I really wanted something that was fairly close to the cutting edge of technology.We (my wife and I) choose this model from a retailer storefront after deciding on LCD over plasma (don't need anything too big as we're in a 1 bedroom apartment) and over rear projection TVs (too fuzzy) and finding this price point acceptable. After this decision, we filtered out models to Sharp, Sony and Samsung based on looking at the pictures in-store. We looked not only at this model but at other size LCD TVs of the various brands and found as a general trend that we preferred the picture quality of these brands. I also liked the feature list although it's not quite as nice as it seems...Anyway, the best things about this are-The PICTURE! It does look great to my eyes and although of course this is subjective, I've really enjoyed watching HD programming and DVDs on this unit. I've never watched so much TV before.-The black finish, so pictures appear clearer and with better contrast (I don't see why TVs are made with silver frames, who cares if the TV looks good if it distracts from the brightness of the picture).-The built-in stereo speakers are decent.-Finally, I haven't noted any broken pixels (my pet gripe).The only problem of note we've had: With certain operations from our cable box there is a slight delay can confuse the TV and you pretty much have to do nothing for a couple secs before the TV stabilises. You get a large grey square on the screen during this time. I think its due to switching between channels/sources that are HD/SD (it think it autodetects the signal and adjusts the picture accordingly, and when you change too quickly the TV can't keep up).Other gripes (all fairly minor):Some features are not as full-featured as you might imagine, but you can't really tell without reading the manual. For example:1. Picture-in-Picture only works with different sources. You can't watch two channels from the same source using PiP. This makes the PiP feature close to useless for general TV viewing. (Fortunately, your cable box may have this feature anyway - mine does.)2. The computer input is limited to a standard VGA connector, not DVI. (There are HDMI inputs, yes, but these are different sources and the manual specifically states that these HDMI inputs can't be used for computers.)3. There is only one component video input. This is a bit limiting because all of your a/v devices (e.g. DVD player) might not have HDMI connections yet. If you want this level of video quality from say, both your DVD player and cable box you'd have to get yourself a component video switch (or unplug/re-plug 3 cables each time). When I first checked the specs on this model I didn't expect to be limited with connections.Overall, a very worthwhile purchase. I hope the lamp life is good so I can keep this TV for many years to come.
I purchased this cable to connect my scanner to my new motherboard which no longer had a 25 pin socket.Unfortunately it did not work. The computer does not recognise the scanner when I plug it into any of the USB ports on my hard drive.
The detachable option can help with all the bangs on the bag when traveling. The bag being leather has to adjust to what is being packed in there it begins tight from the beginning. It is differnt from what is put there and catches attention from all.
I recomend this accessory, is the second i bought, you get better deal than buying it individualy
This cable is an ideal multi use USB cable. It is excellent for connecting a fax machine to a computer. It can be used for most functions requiing a 2.0 USB cable.
Purchased this card for a failed internal wireless (HP DV6000 series)and after my most current D-Link USB unit just died after 4+ years I purchased something on a budget...this was the best price for what I needed; the local stores had units for way too much and this fit exactly what I was looking to get...perfect fit into the express slot, reception is great from anywhere in the house, and the final thing I'd like to comment on is the compact size when it's installed into the slot. Great Price, can't be anymore pleased with this purchase.
Its amazing to me that this model, the 5000ED and the 9000ED can maintain their outrageously high price for so long!I created two attributes and gave them both 1 star:1) Valued Technology = *If the film scanning technology was so valuable, Nikon would be replacing and upgading the electronics every 2 or 3 yrs at the most.This is a extremely OLD electronic product! Its market introduction date was Novemeber 2003 - 6 years ago! Or about 3.5-4 released generations of other electronic products ago, including cameras.The Super Cool Scan 9000 ED came out in the Spring of 2004.. more than 5.5 yrs agoThe 9000ED uses firewire, which is stupid since USB 2.0 is slightly faster than firewire.But as I said they built these products a very very very very long time ago. At that time firewire still meant something and USB 2.0 was just started. Hence their firewire port.USB 3.0 is nearly out.2) Customer Support = *Forget about it, its not supported very wellThe support for these film scanners is arguably the worst ever recorded for tech support in generalReviews abound in the internet, if you're lucky you will not need customer service3) Price Stability = *****Like I said its amazing that these Nikon Film Scanners can maintain their pricing over the years!These electronic products are nearly 6 years old!!! NO other electronic product comes close to maintaining their price.In fact, their price stability reminds of of the price stability in the Lenses made by Nikon and Canon. But most of those Lenses can hardly be called an electronic product - they're lenses.Summary:I hate these scanners, because Nikon does not feel there is a need for them. I want a faster scanner, this is OLD technology! I want ability to scan more film at the same time as well.So I want speed and capacity!If you have tens of thousands of film strips to scan like I do, and you want high quality scans, IT WILL TAKE FOREVER TO SCAN THESE!THE TECHNOLOGY IN THESE BOXES IS OLD - VERY OLD. We are talking 6 years people.If you go buy a laptop, a television, or a printer, or even a camera, Im sure you want something that is using new technology! Anyone want to go out and buy a 6 year old printer? NO ME !
Easy to install. great price. great sound. Must have for boating. If you need more sound get the 10".
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.
Pound this baby into the ground, and you are literally grounded perfectly. Easy to use, easy to setup, a perfect addition to your electric fence.
The HDMI cable worked well for me at a fraction of the price of big-box retailers.
This is a perfect dorm room stereo. It is attractive, pretty solidly put together and has a very nice sound with surprisingly good stereo separation. The CD player is also very good, and the FM tuner is well above average (actually more sensitive than the nice Bose system that won't be headed for the dorm). My only regret is that it doesn't come with a remote, but of course that's not a surprise. For the price, it's a great deal.
Pretty good battery charger. Sturdy feel, charges well, holds lots of batteries, with an independent channel for each one.What would make it great? I'd like to have control over whether it does a refresh, full charge, or just trickle charge. I had a battery that had previously been fully charged, and I just wanted to put it on trickle charge to make sure it was topped off, but the charger decided to do a refresh instead. Shouldn't I be able to decide?I put 4 brand new D cells into a lantern and ran it for 12 hours until they were completely dead. I put them back into this charger, and it decided they were bad cells and refused to charge them. I had to go out and buy a stupid charger. I put the batteries into the stupid charger for 60 seconds, after which this unit charged them fine. Hello? How hard would it be to try charging the cell for 60 seconds to see if you can get it working again before declaring it bad? It's not rocket science!Bottom line: It seems that no one makes a truly good battery charger. Stupid ones ruin the batteries by overcharging, and smart ones won't charge fully-discharged cells. So I recommend buying this semi-smart one, along with a really cheap stupid one for the dead cells.
The Eforcity leather case is a great find, considering it's about six dollars. It's not a case that simply goes over the ipod, it covers it completely. It has a magnetic flap that covers the front of the Ipod and that you flip open (as if you were opening a phone). A plus of having this frontal flap is that it protects the screen completely. It has openings for the hold button, headjack port, and docking port. It's also roomy and does not hug tight against the ipod, making removal and insert quick and easy. If you like to dock your ipod in your ihome regularly, like me, then removal of the case must not be a difficult tug o war. Accessing the hold button can be difficult with the flap down. This also comes with a removable belt clip and neck strap (WTF?), as well as a screen protector (again, unnecessary). I use the little ring in the back for my house key, because I always take my ipod with me wherever I go, so if I come home to find the front door locked, then...tada!!Six bucks for a full case made out of leather? With a belt clip and neck strap? Go for it! You won't be disappointed.
I'm glad I ended up buying this unit over the others despite reading some of the rather harsh reviews people have posted. I was almost talked out of it by some of these negative reviews but decided to go ahead and take the plunge and I'm glad I did.I use the unit primarily for listening to old time radio shows and it works great. I've made some song collections as well and have had absolutely no problem. The interface is great and the sound quality is superb.If you're looking for a unit that you can use for fun and you're looking for a good deal, this should be your choice.
I had purchased this camera for my husband, since he loves taking pictures, a couple of days before we left for Florida. When we got it, we made sure it worked by taking a couple of pictures. Unknown to us, the camera only worked inside and not outside. This of course we due to the fact that we received a used, already returned camera by accident. But this didn't help us in Florida. We wound up purchasing another camera (Kodak digital). When we returned from our trip, I emailed Amazon and they were awesome about the whole thing. What a relief to find a store that will not ask any questions and they will send you a new one, prior to you returning the old one. The next day, we received the new camera and, yes, it was brand new. I love this camera. It takes wonderful pictures and is easy to download pictures onto your computer. Much easier than the Kodak one that we purchased. Would totally recommend this camera and certainly purchase it through amazon.com, since they are the best in customer service.
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......
Everything with it is great, the sound is real nice, mic works good, nice and clear.No clip for the little volume control but I took the one of my ear piece that came with my cell phone and that works fine, other then that is a great headset very happy with it.
This is my second one. The Market Place is a lot more user friendly than it used to be and it doesn't take forever to sync anymore. Great!
Well, I bought this after much review and rumination over past experiences.FIRST NEED: Navigation which WORKS and is P.O.R.T.A.B.L.E!!!I tried the installed TomTom just this past weekend in my car; and in MY HP unit, which I purchased in December 2007, it not only WORKED but it saved me a great deal of money both in GAS & Time. I set-up the four locations I wanted to visit and EYE-balled their locations from above and was thus able to verify by BIRDS-eye-VIEW the BEST way to connect the DOTS...And the TomTom worked w/o any problem what-so-ever! Wow! Yes I could have stopped and purchased a MAP or gotten one free from AAA...But and since this FEATURE was #1 in my book of requirements, it was neat to Braille it and to discover HOW IT WORKS for myself! Which is what I always do before I read the manual? Very intuitive! Hopefully TomTom will work when I am biking across the USA (The Southern Tier) (2008); then thru Auckland (2009) and then across Ireland (2010).I reconfigured the car window connector to fit on my cross country bike since I will NOT be using my car on any of these trips; and the GPS satellites spotted me like a hawk...Hopefully, it will continue to do so for the next three years or more. I really hate it when something you really NEED and love is stolen OR dies...THOSE are the ONLY two ways I and anything I buy part company.SECOND NEXT: Internet connection to my e-mails while in my beach hammock.After trying out the HP methodology I discovered that once again GEEKS do NOT always get it right after the first couple of tries and when under the GUN to FINISH the software so we can get the product out the door! So, moving away from HP software loaded, I downloaded a nifty MUST HAVE App called: Yahoo to GO! Why? Because connecting thru HP's portal, the information I was receiving when connected to Yahoo didn't agree with the FACT that I was viewing it through a PDA and NOT a PC portal. This little nifty software package offered FREE thru Yahoo needs to be downloaded to the DEVICE...Why? When you desire to get rid of its footprint from your system, you can simply click on it thru a dropdown menu and ask the PDA system to delete everything about it from the system. If you store it in the OTHER place you will take time to DELETE it, let alone FIND it ALL.So, we have the 2-items I wanted...Need I HOPE for more? Yep! Yep! Yep! That's what Ducky said!NEXT item NEEDED: A Basically FREE WORLD phone!Here we come to a bit of embarrassment on the part of HP or perhaps SKYPE...I've gotten nothing but DEAD ENDS with HP...they are as BAD as ORACLE Corporation. But let's NOT get off on THAT sidebar! Since the device I read about on [...] was the OLDER version of this iPAQ (hx2495) and they both had Windows Mobile 5.0, I presumed that Skype would WORK. NOT!So, hopefully in the next 30-days and iff Skype returns my e-mail request we may have found a workaround for this temporary glitch. My PDA gives me an ERROR message in that it states that: "The App I am downloading is NOT PocketPC (MS) approved." Which according to Skype...it is. So, without ANY HELP what-so-ever from HP I am waiting Skype's reply.Oh; and I should say that MSN also had a little DOWNLOAD that allows their servers to also detect that I was being connected through a PDA and NOT a PC and also treated me with R.E.S.P.E.C.T! (Great SONG and it's on my MicroSD chip along with 758 of my all-time GREATEST HITS!)SDHC is another subject that could concern me in the future with respect to this PDA, but for now, I am rating this 5-STAR and for me the future is 4-years out.Final NEEDS? THERE IS SO MUCH MORE HERE AND THAT I LOOK FORWARD TO DISCOVER WHILE ON MY UPCOMING BIKE TRIPS.
I had to turn my iMac to unplug a USB cable and plug in another. I also have a portable hard drive, though, that is powered by the USB and would not work with an extension USB cord (the light on the drive would go on, but I guess it wouldn't get enough juice to be usable). The Belkin hub, with the AC cord connected solved all the problems. I have more then enough USB ports and the portable hard drive gets power from the Belkin's AC (for lower-power items, you may not need to use the AC cord). And it looks great.A little surprise: each of the four ports has an indicator light that goes on when the port is in use. I'm not sure why this is helpful, but its nice to see anyway.
We received our Samsung HL-S6187W in mid November 2006. The unit worked for a few minutes, but soon began displaying distorted video. Within an hour or two, the unit was dead as a stone!We immediately reported the failure to our vendor and they reported it to Samsung, suggesting we do the same.Within a few weeks, a service technician was dispatched, but the required part was backordered. It was then determined that a repair was not possible in a timely manner and we "qualified" for new placement. (Ya think?!) That was about a month ago. Now we've been down for TWO months without resolution!!! Samsung doesn't return emails or calls and their customer service people treat us like WE did something wrong!? Well, I guess they have a point---we did do something wrong--we bought Samsung! NEVER AGAIN!!!At this point, I want a refund from Samsung and I'll go back to Pioneer! Pioneer Customer Electronics and their support and service are outstanding!!! Samsung is absolutely AWFUL!!!Oh yeah... As for a review: For the few minutes it worked, it was excellent!
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.
I have had this TV for over two years now and have never had a single bulb problem. Just take care when turning TV on and off and do not try to switch back and forth rapidly (wait till blinking light goes out). This TV has had litterally 1000's and 1000's of usage and no degridation in picture quality from the bulb going out at all.
This iten was delivered in excellent time - good price for 2 gigs. I recomend it to others.CK,New jersey
My husband and I purchased this printer last March, after years of owning ink jet printers. There are several advantages to a laser over the ink jet, namely the speed of printing, as well as the vastly reduced overall cost of printing. Yes, toner is more expensive, but it lasts significantly longer than a cartridge of ink. We will definitely stick with laser printers in the future.But pertaining to this particular printer, we are not impressed. Twice in the one year we have owned this Canon, the printer roller has broken. The first time, it was still under warranty and I will say we got excellent customer service from Canon. We took it to a local authorized repair shop, and the service plus parts were free. However, less than 3 months later, we have the same problem. At this point, I don't know if we will fix it (for a minimum of $60) or just purchase a new one--different brand!We don't do an excessive amount of printing; I'd call it moderate. Yet the paper jams frequently and the cheap plastic parts associated with the roller bar, as well as the incredibly tiny opening the manual suggests we use for proper paper removal make it a nightmare!Bottom line is if you have not experienced the joy of owning a laser printer, let me allay your fears and encourage you to purchase one. But after a full year of owning the Canon Imageclass MF3240, I'd say avoid this one.
I use this keyboard at work where I type almost non-stop. It has been much more comfortable and I haven't had any wrist pain since I started using it. I type many numbers and never learned to use the numeric keypad so I use the keyboard #'s. The # 6 was a bit of a stretch for my short fingers, but now I've adapted to it.
I bought these LCD monitors almost 4 years ago and used them heavily for 3 then have passed them on to my kids after going to larger LCD monitors. They worked great and I was very happy with them and they are still working great!
I am very happy with this product. Works great and sounds descent for the price.
A must have. The external antenna makes the Roadmate find you so much quicker. I have it on the car at all times and just hook up my Roadmate as soon as I get in. Wouldn't be without it now.
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.
These are cheaply made but will do the same job as the more expensive versions sold at BestBuy and other stores, worth it.
I made the mistake of using channel 5 when I first set up this router. I got an excellent signal, but I would loose my wireless connection every minute for no reason. Then I decided to try the DEFAULT CHANNEL 6 and it has been working great ever since.Thanks Amazon and Microsoft for a great deal on a great product.
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 got this to keep the gigabit speed of my network between two switches (D-Link DGS-2208 8-Port 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch). It works great once you get past the initial set-up. I tried logging in directly to it using the IP it comes with (192.168.0.1) and it would not let me do it. Then I had to run the wizard a few times on a windows machine to get it to let me configure it manually.Other than that, it works great. I wish it had markers on the switch side that lets you know what connections are running at 1000 mbps like their switches do. And it does run a bit warm.
The only way to take advantage of this card is having the same brand router.
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 thing 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.
First 20 minutes was GREAT! But then the sound started skipping...no sound for a second then sound then no sound for 2 seconds and so on. Sorry, but the inexpensive ($50) Altec Lansing I bought with the system played as hard for HOURS with NO problems! I figured that this system would just be OUTSTANDING and ended up with the biggest disappointed I've had this year. Pathetic. With all the trouble shooting I did it came down to the amp not being able to stay cool enough to have 3/4 volume being continous volume being pumped through it. So if you don't mind listing to the speakers at 1/4 to 1/2 volume then go ahead and buy this system.
Bought this as a gift for my husband and he LOVES it. It has a nice hard casing and the retractable plug works perfectly and doesn't need one of those small easily lost covers. It's worked perfectly since we brought it home, though the first thing he did was to remove the U3 stuff (which was very easily done, they tell you how on their website)
Ink cartridges work fine, great price, fast shipping, thanks.
una maravilla, un ayudante en mi trabajo que es imposible sustituir, hasta se me acabaron los dolores de las cervicales cuando trabajo en el computador GRACIAS A ESTE APARATO
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.
I bought this unit because of the price, and learned a lesson... It's worth paying a little extra to buy a reputable brand.I lost the remote, so I went out and bought a universal remote. Bad move... universal remotes which work with "almost every brand" do not work with this one. So I called Apex, and after paying three times what I would have spent on a universal.... which also doesn't work!I called their technical support line and was told that they are now aware that their new remote does not work and that their techs are working on the issue and I should "call them back" in a week or two. (And, no, there's nothing they can do in the meantime...)Since the TV/DVD itself has no "enter" button and no fast-forward or rewind, it's practically useless until/unless they figure out how to get a remote to work with it.Next time I'll buy from an established, reputable manufacturer.
Really crisp and clear. Loud, too. No distortion cranked to the max on my Zune. Very freaky that so much sound comes out of something so incredibly small! These are also attractive, but you can see that in the pic. Wish they didn't all have that flower shape or else I'd get my husband a set to replace his current system. Sub Woofer is a lot bigger than you think it is, but still has a really small foot print. Speakers have nice, long cloth-wrapped cords. Awesome. I hate stupid rubberized cords that seem to grow funk and dust and crap and just snake all over the place. No cords would be best but these do the job.As for people having issues with the volume - try this. If you just touch the little + or - things, that does not seem to work. Grip it between thumb and forefinger and press it like it's a button (it's not). That seems to work. I think you have to big fingertips to get the thing to recognize you? I have no problem at all with it if I use my thumb. Fingertip - no wai!
I am using this FM transmitter since May 2011 and I don't have any complaints at all.Its a good choice if you want to play music(I use my mp4) and use GPS at the same time.This is exactly what i was looking for. It has an input jack that i can put in my mp4 headphone slot and one extra spot where i plug my GPS.Sound quality is amazing , you can't even make out that u r using fm transmitter.I can only think of pros, but as a caution u just have to take care while handling it. Unplug it gently every time after use. Do not pull its cord. Do not mishandle or drop it and this product will always be loyal to u !
I bought this just to keep in my car in the event that I forget to charge my ipod and figured for the price if it didn't work then not a big deal. The charger performs just as it should and for the price it can't be beat. I've had this charger for almost a year now, it is used a few times a week and still works great.
I bought this product 3 months ago from Amazon, 2 of them, one for me and another for my brother. I looked at few products, cheaper ones, around 10 bucks and little expensive ones, over 20 bucks. I took a chance by going for this product, with one positive feature, of plugging one more charger into this while this is plugged into car. And this worked pretty good. Transmission is very clear and crisp, no noice at all (except when it comes out slightly), even when another one is plugged into this. I tested it by receiving with multiple FM receivers, no noice / interference on any. It's worth buying it, one can blindly buy it.
I am a g2 owner and the g5 just didnt measure up to the g2.I got the g5 thinking that I was upgrading but the joke was on me. I did a side by side shootout with the g2 and g5 and the g2 beat it every time.the g5 has a lot of noise and seems to have slower shutter speed leading to lots of blured pictures.I used the same settings on both cameras when testing. If you try to use the g5 with a higher iso then 50 all you get is noise. I have been a long time canon fan and still am but I am sending this one back. All the g5 did was make me love my g2 even more.
I'm extremely pleased with the performance of this set -- and happy that I purchased it at Amazon's great price instead of what the Sony Store wanted for it! The colors are spectacular in normal mode, the light sensor keeps my retinas from burning out since I do most of my viewing after dark and with the lights out, and the multiple HDMI inputs mean my cable box and upconvert DVD player can both take advantage of this amazing technology. This is my first hi def set and my first television bigger than 27", and I'm simply wowed -- and my side-by-side comparisons against other brands showed me that Sony really does make the best LCDs!
When travelling I seek to minimise the weight and number of items I bring. Technology is one good place where gains on this front can be made. This product bundle is a complete joke. Why so many pieces? Why bring all of that excess stuff? If the answer is "just take the ones you will need for a given trip" then why not just buy some cheapo country/ region specific solution? If you are serious about travel with your electronics (not just Apple) check out this:Kensington 33117 International All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter. It has covered me in Asia, Australia, and Europe and there is only one piece to deal with.
These are OK but the lack of padding left me feeling I should have bought another model. OK but not for me.
I have had my e410 for a few days now. I read some different reviews on it. All of them had nothing but good things to say about this camera. With in a day I knew what all the settings are and how to use it all manually. At first I was scared that there was too much. I picked up the manual and looked it over. The manual is Great. It explains every thing from what SLR stand for to focusing. Very user friendly with your trusting manual by your side you will have it all figured out in a day.I love all the different settings to pick from. I love the size. Its small but light it fits well in my hands. My husband said "it's so small and light, but has grips in all the right places I can hold it all day." He has bigger hands then me and still found it comfortable.The Live LCD screen is nice but I like to use the eye piece better for focusing. All the buttons are in the right places. The photo quality is great. With the software they give you allows you to put together panoramic photos. I LOVE THAT.The manual focus is not like others. It's better for just fine adjusting. If you put in on seim automatic this way you can let the camera focus and then tweak it to what you want and that works great.You can't beat the quality for the price. I was looking at Nikons and Cannons. The ones in this price rang did not impress me. This camera is just as good as the d40. If not better.I could go on and on about this camera. I love it and you can't go wrong with it. This is my first DSLR I moved up from my old 35-mm SLR and this is a great camera to do that with. I highly recommend the E410 to anyone that wants a good travel DSLR that is fun to use and takes a great photo.
I purchased 200 of these CD jewel cases after reading the good reviews. The cases are perfect and they snap closed properly. The cases I used before does not close properly.My concern was the high rate of damage during shipping as reported by others, so I requested double packing. I received the 200 cases without a single damage.Five stars rated.
I recieved my NEC monitor a day early and in great condition. Ive tested it on games,videos,and text and it all looks as it should detailed and clear! The price I got it for was unbeatable. This is the first NEC product Ive bought and I'm very satisfied :)
Having been a fan of their previous model, I gave the nex IIa a try. I heard it was able to support a 4gb microdrive, so I was able to get a drive on ebay for 135.00. I am happy to confirm that the nex IIa does handle 4gb microdrives with no problem. I use a cf card reader to drop and drag my mp3's and wma's. The Nex IIa works great with the 4gb drive. However, due to the size of the drive and the limited processing power of the Nex, it takes about minute and a half for it to load up before you can start playing it. It is a bit buggy with the larger drive. Too much ff or skippping through songs can cause it to freeze up. I just put it on shuffle play. Starts faster with smaller drives though. There is no comparison to an Ipod. Ipod is far easier to use, the controls and the ability to scroll instantly and intuitivly through large numbers of files is simply not the case in the nex IIa, but if you want a rather sturdy and no nonsense mp3 player, with changeable drives, the ability to use rechargeable or disposable batteries, this isn't bad at all.
Any user of a wireless internet connection will attest that the loss of wires is very liberating. Though perhaps not to the same extent, wireless peripherals follow this lead. There is a hedonistic thrill to grabbing my keyboard, and putting it wherever I wish whenever, and never feeling the tug of the cord.Besides that basic pleasure, there is the added delight of using this particular model. Logitech has designed a spectacular set. The keyboard has the most comfortable keys with the most satisfying clicks and clacks of any keyboard I've used. The added buttons are mostly useless, but the buttons for controlling my MP3 Player are almost worth the price alone. I was also pleasantly surprised to find the system working happily on my Mac withouth a hitch. Further, the mouse is comfortable, ergonomic, the best designed I've used. Combined, I am left a happy customer indeed. I would reccomend this to anyone seeking a happy computer using experience. The only hitch is the batteries, but I would contend that in this case, the benefits far outweigh the costs, and indeed, the bateries don't need changing that often. So all in all, a great buy if you're looking for comfort and convenience.
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!!!
I didn't buy this camera from amazon (I found a lower price elsewhere). The Optio S4 is an amazing camera. I was going to buy the Optio S, but decided to hold out for the S4 since it had some options that were worth waiting for.I've only had it for 2 days, but it has been taking some great pictures. It's super-tiny! The quality of the pictures is not bad at all.With its features and the price, I would *highly* recommend this camera.
This JVC CD player delivers!! The sound is great. It's easy to use, and resists shock pretty well. The two AA batteries that power it last a surprisingly long time. I've owned JVC products in the past, and they've all performed well. I like this one too. One problem is that the earphones while nicely designed, are not adjustable. To get them to fit properly, I have to hang them way down the head onto the back of my neck. Kind of clumsy, adjustibility would make these phones more attractive.
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 don't always use the extension (3 meters) but this comes in handy when I need the extra length. J. Hall
Netgear must be the worst technical support ever! When you call Netgear, their voice audio is so low, You can't hear them. I thought they hang up on me. The reason I called Netgear is that I couldn't install my router. I finally hear them, I ask how to install this router, they ask what model? I said RT314. Netgear said this to me, the router is too old. So, I wasted a hour on the phone. Worst than that, they have bad english. If you buy a Netgear router, but don't buy this model. Buy a Trendnet router. The Trendnet router took me less than 30 mins to install. So, I could use the Computer, ps2, Wii, DS, and etc. In the end, stay away from Netgear!Trust me!
i also looked at the other sharp 46" lcds. i could see no difference. it is the best tv i have ever owned, color, picture, etc.if you purchase, you will not be dissapointed.
this is a very good mp3 player. First of all its very small and lightweight. Second it holds about 1,000 songs.
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.
What can I say? This flash card was delivered as advertised and it works flawlessly. I'd definitely order from the seller again. Keep in mind that this does not come in all the fancy packaging that the retail model would have.
This is exactly what you'd expect. A remote button, on a wire that can do the half way down push and focus as well as be locked down in the pushed position.
I finally found these at my local Target - got the last two! They are so solidly made and have the look of much more expensive lamps. In fact, I took back 2 lamps to Lamps Plus that weren't nearly as nice as these. Plus, together they cost 2/3 of the price of one lamp at another retailer.
This thing is such a peice of junk and now I read all these reviews and realize they are all that way. I bought it because I needed a second VCR and my RCA that I had for about 5 years stopped working. Plus I am sick of all the ugly silver electronics so this being black and having the clock also, was a perfect choice. Ok JVC seems like a good brand name and I paid about $80 for this from walmart.comThe first one was scrambling the picture on recordings so I exchanged it for another one. Now this one here , the clock wont keep the right darn time, and the power button sometimes wont work so you have to unplug the thing to get it to work, and then you have to go through resetting all your timer record programs because it didnt save anything.Never mind how complicated it is to set up your timer record. I consider myself to be pretty electronically literate but this thing is ridiculous.Your finger is just about numb by the time you are done punching all those buttons and then if you forget to hit timer- you have to start all over again!!!!By the way I have had this for about 34 days and and I will scream like hell if they dont let me return this thing.DONT BUY THIS VCR-I have had $40 cheap brands that work better!So if you see some crazy perosn in Walmart, screaming at the clerk, trying to return this VCR , let me know you read my review!!!!LOL.
This was ordered specifically because there was yellow inside shown in the pictures. There is NO color inside besides black. VERY disappointed as this was a gift. If you are expecting or wanting color inside, DO NOT ORDER!
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.
As an avid CD/DVD burner, I constantly find myself running out of CD's or DVD's and I tell you what - I'm hooked on these Black Memorex CD-R's for Music CD's. They work great and I've NEVER burned a coaster with these - that's right - NEVER!!
goes great with my macbook love it perfect size great that you can turn it on or off to save batterrie life.
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.
It leaves a shadow and bright hot spot light. I need a larger flash with indirect flash to avoid hot spot.
This was a very fine VCR when it worked, but it stopped powering up after just 4 months of occasional use. It's completely dead. The warranty is only 90 days, so I have an $80 paperweight now. I noticed some other reviewers complained of the same (unfortunately, those reviews came after my purchase). Beware, as quality on this VCR seems hit-or-miss.
These speakers sound amazing. A great package with numerous options for connecting your media.
These are solid speakers. I got them at a nice price after discounts and rebates. Pretty happy about it. They work well and I have them hooked up as a budget home theater set. Granted, they're not the best quality, etc. But they get the job done. I'm not the biggest audiophile either. I found speaker stands (SSR43) that work perfectly with the satellites if you want stands for this set. It takes some manual intervention [...]and also ends up voiding warranty I think, so take your chances. My setup is great though.
I had been filling my cartridges at a local store over the couple of years. Last time around, I was told the black cartridge had a leak and I would need a new one. I looked online and found this set with both a black and a color cartridge. The price for both was considerably less than getting two filled at the local store.I was pleased that my order arrived quickly and no shipping charges was definitely the deal sealer in my purchasing these cartridges. They are working fine and the ink colors are bright and true. I will definitely purchase them again when needed and from this Amazon store. Very pleased all around.
The Brother FAX-575 Model is good for small office and home use. It's light weight and you can place it in an unused portion of a corner table next to a telephone jack. The FAX-575 is dependable for both faxing and copying. We like it because it uses plain paper for faxes and copies so you don't have to buy rolls of expensive thermal paper. The FAX-575 is fit for its purpose of doubling as a copier and fax machine.
So far so good. I've had it about a month and it works great. The extra outlet is really useful.
I recently upgraded to the D100 after having used the Coolpix 5700 for six months. The Coolpix was great, but the D100 is greater.Many of its functions, for instance, can be controlled by turning a dial or pushing a button; many consumer digital cameras require you to menu surf in order to change a simple-yet-important setting, such as metering mode or flash output. Better yet, the external controls are easily accessible. The D100's program mode is incredible; I have yet to take a picture in it and be disappointed by the results. Additionally, I can get 6+ hours of continual use; when I shoot for several minutes a day, the battery can last for weeks before the battery meter indicates a slight drop in battery strength.The camera excels in other areas, too. Its noise level is extremely low. In fact, in low-light situations, I do not hesitate to use settings of ISO 1250 or 1600, which show noise only if you scrutinize darker areas in the photo. I daresay that the D100's grain in its pictures is lower that that of the grain in equivalent-speed film. Unfortunately, the two highest ISO settings, HI-1 and HI-2, equal to ISO 3200 and 6400, respectively, show appreciable amounts of noise, but are acceptable for situations when you really need for the camera to be fast. The camera's low noise levels let me shoot in near-infrared light (with optional filters), something that can be tricky with digital cameras because they are designed to reject most infrared light (thus requiring a high sensitivity when working in NIR).I have just one complaint about the D100, and this is very significant if you do indoor action with a flash. The D100's maximum shutter sync speed is 1/180 of a second. This means that with a flash, the D100's maximum shutter speed is 1/180, opening the door for blurring of subjects. I recommend that you not use a flash and take advantage of the superbly-low noise levels at some of the higher ISO settings.Unless you plan to shoot a lot of indoor action using a flash, I wholeheartedly recommend this camera.
Overall, this unit is pretty good considering the price. I have mine hooked up with HDMI for the video and I'm going optical out for the audio into my Technics Dolby digital 5.1 audio receiver/amp. The sound is spectacular in true Dolby Digital. The video on the ATSC tuner channels is not true HD as it actually increases the size of the picture just a bit bigger than it's native aspect ratio, thus cutting off part of the picture. But, it is a nice picture nonetheless. The DVD recorder is relatively reliable but the player has some quirks. Sometimes it'll just stop playing. Possibly possessed? Who's to say. The digital tuner needs a strong clean signal, otherwise you can expect significant dropouts, to the point that it is unwatchable. The analog tuner works well and is what I use to watch most of my tv. You can record in a couple different formats for playback on your DVD player or PC. You can also transfer the files from a recorded DVD -R or DVD -RW to your your favorite video editing software on your PC. There are still a few of these around and I have no reservations recommending this unit. Just remember, it's not true HD and that's ok because I don't think a consumer HD DVD recorder even exists. But this is pretty close to it. Rob @ robdrew.com
I had this product less than 2 months. I've had several flash drives and I'm very careful with all of them. Yesterday, it just quit on me completely. I tried formatting it, and that didn't work either. I've probably only used it 8 or 9 times -- unacceptable!
Initially I was very satisfied with the PodFreq, but over the course of a couple of months it slowly died. In fact when I first bought it, it definitely met all of my needs. It was the only FM transmitter that was powerful enough to work over many of the radio stations that had given me problems in the past. But that soon changed. Now it won't even work on a station that is clear. This is very disappointing because I payed triple what I have spent on other FM transmitters. I am in the process of returning it for a replacement or repair. I doubt, from reading the reviews here, that this will help. I have to give it try though. Very disappointing
It's excelent! I use it with an ipod. Bought it because I wanted mobility, it has provided for many parties and occasions.
As we needed to set up a temporary office, we did not want to invest in a complex and expensive telephone system. We did, however, want features such as call transfer and intercom. This phone does it! We are very happy with it and highly recommend it to others.
i have this streched behind my couch from my computer to television. It does a good job when i want to show everyone what im watching.
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.
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 have had this headset before and lost it. I love this headset for listening to music as well as chatting. The cord is long enough to where I can sit comfortably and I love the volume/mute/call button feature. Clear sound, and mic works great as well. The ear pieces are comfortable enough for long time wearing. I will buy this again if I ever lose this one.
Both of my 4yr old boy/girl twins like this game very much. I honestly don't know what you do in the game, except that they create creatures and then play with them? I am happy that they are being creative and there is no shooting.
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.
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.
We end up having a lot of gadgets in our vehicles that need to be charged/powered. This charger definitely helps when you need more ports. I ordered two since they were a good price. I've been using a few weeks and it consistently works - can't ask for more!
Bought this for my girlfriend , she carry's her laptop with her everywhere now. She said it holds all the things she needs for work, Its easy to handle.
The Webcam,mike and headset are good.the product in combination of these three is really a good one.
For such a small, inexpensive product, it produces a great sound. And it's wonderful to keep my ipod charged while I listen to it in my office.
The G5 is a very nice mouse, but if it dosen't fit one's hand, that dosen't matter. My hands don't work very well & I like another reviewer found the hump in the back just didn't work for me. I was amazed that none of the various mice specification say anything about their size, so here are the results of my quest to find out how big mice are:V220 - 8.8 cm longV320 - 9.8 cmV450 - 10.5 cmL6, L7, L8, MX400, & MX Revolution - 12.3 cmLX7 - 12cmx 5cm x 2.5cm (long x wide x high)MX518-12.5 cmMX620 - 12.8 cmG5 - 12.5 cmG9 - 10.5 cmMicrosoft Basic Optical Mouse - 11.2cm x 5.1cm x 4.2cmMicrosoft Laser Mouse 6000 - 12.4cm x 6.7cm x 4.2cmRazer DeathAdder - 12.6cm x 6.9cm x 4.5 cmSorry no shape factor. I bought the DeathAdder & it also is a very nice mouse & better yet, it works for me.
worked fine so far, downloaded software for my gps, have not used powercord feature yetseems to be well constructed
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.
I also struggled with this camera - very slow flash indoors and mediocre quality pictures. Then suddenly after two years the flash burned out and the camera wouldn't shoot at all. To replace the flash would have cost over $100 - we've decided not to put more money in an Olympus and instead buy a Canon SD 600, which will hopefully last longer....Wouldn't recomment this camera at all.
I bought this along with another itemVP 11B - Grounded Europe Adapter - USA to Europe Heavy Duty Adaptor Plug German Schukoto use for charging my mobile electronics while travelling all over Europe. Since basically all electronics are dual voltage these days, I haven't gotten much use out of my voltage converter (except for the wife's curling iron), but this little power strip packs up nice and compact, and has 4 USA outlets so we can plug in all our stuff, and just use the one adapter to plug it in the wall. And obviously, it's great for travel within America too, without using a wall adapter. Compact, easy, solid construction, I love it. The one downside is that the monster logo on the plug lights up very bright blue, so if you have this in your bedroom at night, a little bit of electric tape does the trick nicely.
I love them.I am an obsessive compulsive so you know when I said I hated my old taped up two ear covering sweat producing headphone that I'm telling the truth.I read the reveiws for this product and one guy said they gave him a headache well some things require a slight modification.This meant puting them on some thing large that my head for a day.I play WOW and these are perfect for gaming .I knew what I want before seeing these.A small one eared set of headphone with a USB .
This eXpanium is the best, I think, of the MP3/CD players. It does not display text, but does a CD player? And I am not personally interested in short, one line text displays like the Rio Volt anyway. When they come out with a text SCREEN like display that displays multiple lines of data, so you can search through folders, then I will upgrade.The eXpanium worked flawlessly out the box. Other's I have tried did NOT, and were returned. I kept the eXpanium! I think it is very reliable. It has never failed to read any brand of CDR. It does read CDRW, but I have never tried one. And it won't skip! Even in MP3 mode! The ESP skip protection is switchable for CD, but always on in MP3.Strong Points: No skipping. Good battery life. Handles folders well (some brands don't). Has good bass boost. HAS A RESUME FEATURE!!! With RESUME turned on, it will remember the last track played, even if you remove CD or the batteries go dead! Love that feature! Good feature, if you have 150 songs on a CDR, and the battery dies at #75, and you were not watching what track you were playing! The RESUME switch has three positions: OFF/RESUME/HOLD. HOLD turns off buttons, you don't inadvertantly press one. You can program it easily. You can scan through tracks or folders easily. Has LINE OUT connection. Analog/dial type volume control. Has many modes, like repeat and shuffle. Comes with AC adapter, DC CAR adapter, cassette deck adapter. Sound quality is very good. Better than my other CD players (portables). Good quality construction. Good manual (some players come with manuals that look like photocopies). AND THE WARRANTY IS A ONE YEAR EXCHANGE, NOT FIX WARRANTY. The warranty says they will REPLACE the unit if it has a problem the first year, and take it to dealer or Philips. How many portable electronics items do you know that do that?????Ok, now the downsides......Display is dim, and basically, slightly yech. Hard to see in dimmer light, or if you have eye problems. The output power to the headphones (volume) is not impressive. It is barely adequate..I use max volume or near to it sometimes. So if you want to destroy your hearing with loud volumes, this may be a limitation. The battery compartment cover is a very tight fit over the batteries, and sometimes you have to work it a bit to snap completely shut. It will &quot;fast forward&quot; within a track in CD mode, but NOT in MP3 mode. If you press the &quot;&gt;&gt;&quot;/fast-forward button while playing an MP3 CD, and hold it down, it will just jump folders.Out of curiosity, I connected the eXpanium to my $6000 stereo via the LINE OUT of the unit. I did not expect glorious sound better than my home components! I wanted to see if the sound was &quot;nasty&quot;, like some devices that use audio compression are, especially at low bit rates. The lower the bit rate, the smaller the mp3 file, and more you can fit on a CD or MP3 device. But the lower the bitrate, the worse the sound, and it can be nasty in some cases. I use freeware CDex encoder/ripper program, with the &quot;LAME&quot; (yeah, that's the name) encoder option, set to 256 kbps. Sounds fine on my stereo. No nasties at all. 192kbps was also great for my classical music. Very good for what the eXpanium is. For rock and roll and many other types of music you can do fine at 128kbps, or in some cases as low as 80kbps. You can really store a LOT of songs on a CD with the low bit rates. At 256kbps I can get about 6 albums on a MP3/CD disc.In summary. I love the eXpanium. The only other contender for me was the RIO VOLT. I had my reasons why I chose the eXpanium, even though they are about the same price. I am 51 and have been an audio enthusiast for many years, and do have a background in electronics. My choice, the Philips.
Why is this listed as a Cables to Go product? I have many Cables to Go cables and this is not one of their cables. There is no logo on the ends and it did not come in Cables to Go packaging. It came in a generic &#34;Made in China&#34; package. I am very disappointed in this product.
good quality, nice design, sets up and works flawlessly (did not have same problem with sleep as prior poster, it does sleep but comes out of sleep mode transparently as soon as you move it).i have used this product under FreeBSD 5, FreeBSD 6, and occasionally WinXP, on a ThinkPad T43 and now a ThinkPad T60p.i like the bluetooth over the normal USB dongle wireless for two reasons:1) no dongle to lose or break off2) no interference from other devices if you have more than one wireless mouse or keyboard in the same area.great product. don't know why i don't see it more often in retail stores, you have to go online to get it.
If you find that you are having a problem with the D-Link DIR-655 router habitually dropping your internet connection, try this: Log onto your router settings page, then click SETUP, then click WIRELESS SETTINGS, finally skip to the bottom of the page and click MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP. Once there, un-check the box labeled "Enable Auto Channel Scan." Now drop down to WIRELESS CHANNEL, and manually select a channel. (I would recommend first trying either channel 10 or 11). Then SAVE SETTINGS.
I only gave the review one star so people would know this does not work with RCA jacks, like thos found on DVD players.
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.
This is a very easy to use printer, creates very nice 4x6 prints directly from memory cartridges. The screen is a bit small, but works. Printing is very quiet, and reasonably rapid. Printer supplies are very reasonable. A single tank, couldn't be easier than that. The styling is a bit long in the tooth today, but at this price, it's a great deal.One warning, and it's clearly stated in the owner's manual, you must use the ink within 6 months of opening the cartridge. If you leave the ink in for longer, prints will be totally messed up. So, use the ink, make prints!!
I ordered the microchip versions of the charts I need, and this GPS provides me with all the information I need to navigate and fish safely and easily. It also has built in (pretty good) road maps, so we use it on long trips to estimate distances to intersections, state boundaries, motels, etc. I have a number of Garmin GPS products, and this is the best to date.
It worked initially, but it is really cheaply made. I have no idea why it doesn't work anymore but I finally just threw it out. Don't waste your money.
I buyed this product to replace a ~25 years old Sony ICF7600D. A good product does not need too much changes, as this 7600 series did.
I highly suggest getting this battery as opposed to the more expensive Cannon lithium battery. It works just as well.
I bought the AR AP801 Performance Series Power Cord with 14 gauge Oxygen free copper twisted conductors & noise trap as a cheap experiment to help eliminate any & all noise from my system. I am using it with a disk player that I am using as a transport & a Blu-Ray player. Digital devices are known to increase noise in AC lines. Power cords can significantly change the sound of a system. The greatest sound quality change I observed was when I changed the power cord to my Benchmark DAC1 D/A converter. It only draws 15watts, but a poor quality/18 guage cord ruined the low frequency response of the Benchmark. To clarify, I nvr used the AR cable with the DAC1. I observed no or minimal differences with the AR power cord on my Blu-Ray player. I am using a 1.92 kva isolator transformer to clean the power before the AR cable. Generally I think the AR Master series products are a great value.
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.
Hope it helps. Here it goes.Pros:- (if you care about it) the looks are great- the sound quality (i'm really picky)- the ease of use (click wheel is king)- the video quality- the itunes works wonderfullyCons:- (like other reviewers mentioned before) it scratches easily (especially the back of it) (mine is holding out fine so far, due to extreme and almost insane care. Find a good case and be cool)- there remains the annoying gap between tracks. (I had a Sony Network Walkman Stick and it provided gapless audio playback). How hard is it to make it work? (And I mean it. Is there a technical issue here that cannot be overcome?)- the battery life is not bad but it diminishes a lot if you keep touching the device's buttons. I think it should be more and better advertised by Apple.Overall, as nothing in life is absolutely perfect, I give it four stars. Four and a half, really.
I really like the product its very practical, because it folds so you can put it in the bag and take everywhere. the desing is confortable it fits all heads. The noice cancelling works in about 60%.
Late in April 2004 I purchased a Zenith HDTV receiver - C27V36, Zenith HD receiver - HDV420 and Zenith DVD player - DVB312, as my initial foray into the HDTV world. In early January 2005, I became aware fo the Zenith DVB318 DVD player which promised a 1080i DVI upconversion of the standard 480p DVD format. At less than $ 200.00 with a Faroudji chip (as was also present in the HDTV receiver) the DVB318 also would allow me to also utilize the DVI connection on the Zenith HDTV receiver. The DVB318 (as connected to the above system) has surpassed my highest expectations for delivering an remarkably enhanced quality to my DVD playback. The DVB318 unit I received has a build date of October 2004. Initially, after connecting the DVB318 to the Zenith HDTV receiver, I was disappointed with the image quality, which seemed no better than the DVB312 which I'd earlier used with the sytem. The "upconversion" button on the front of the case, when depressed did not appear to alter the displayed image, making me wonder if I had received a defective unit. (...). The operations manual did not provide a hint to solve the problem I had encountered. To access the 720p or 1080i modes, one first turns on the HDTV, then turns on the DVB318 - WITHOUT a DVD disk in the player. After the initial welcome and DVD screen is displayed on the HDTV, depress the "upconversion" button - the screen display will show a signal adjustment to the 720p mode. A second depression of the "upconversion" button will bring the screen display into the 1080i mode. For some reason, following the same procedure with a DVD disk in IN the unit will not allow you to make this initial upconversion adjustment. It appears that the upconversion adjustment only needs to be done once, when using the DVI connectors. It does not appear that this process needs to be repeated each time the DVB318 is turned on - so apparently the 1080i selection is held in the system's memory. As for the image quality of standard 480p DVDs played on the DVB318 at the 1080i setting - the quality is Superb in every aspect and far exceeds my initial expectations for the unit.
THIS IS A TERRIBLE PRODUCT and D-LINK's TECHNICAL SUPPORT IS EVEN WORSE (HARD TO BELIEVE)!!! Many companies are concerned about the customer, but this one is not. In my case, a connector for one of the three antennas just came off one day (poor quality). I had owned the product less than two months. I tried to return it to get it repaired and the Technical support people at D-Link said it was not covered. I went back to the system I had used prior to purchasing this product (D-LINKS ROUTER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BETTER), and the old LINK SYS system worked 100 times better than this one. DO NOT BUY PRODUCTS FROM THIS COMPANY!!!! Go with LInk SYS. I WILL BE RETURNING THIS TO AMAZON TODAY FOR A PARTIAL REFUND.
I think this is one of the most complete laptops with 1GB ram and 120 GB hard drive, the sound quality is great but the DVD burn speed is just ok.I would recommend this purchase to anyone.
After doing some preliminary research online, I was excited about the possibility of boosting my network to gigabit speed. I bought the Netgear GS605 switch along with Advantik gigabit network cards. After installing and connecting everything with CAT5e cabling, I was somewhat disappointed, not being able to attain the speed I had hoped for. It does seem that the gigabit leg of my network runs a little faster, but I still get some lag while streaming video via remote desktop from another computer, and the indicator lights on my switch show that my network is only running at 100 mbs. I plan to run a crossover cable between 2 computers with the Advantik NICs installed to see if the switch or some other component is the limiting factor. Depending on your hardware setup, it might not be worthwhile to upgrade your network.
Excellent digital camera. 7.2 Megapixel is great for extreme detail up to about 10 feet. I use the camera mostly for documenting my house construction. The info lithium battery is the way to go in my experience. After taking about 100 pictures, viewing them on the camera more than a few times, and going through menu items - the battery still has almost a full charge. I will probably never go with digital camera's that use AA batteries again. The info lithium can easily get you through a couple days vacation on one full charge.
I was looking for a multifunction printer that would work with Mac and OSX (10.2). This looked like the right mix of quality and features. I have checked all the major brands and decided that HP had good name and features. I was worried about the driver but my worries were unfounded. I checked the HP site and they said the most recent version of OSX 10.23 worked fine. Indeed the product was shipped timely and I was able to set it up and load the driver from the included CD and it immediately was recognized and added to my printer list without any hitches. True plug and play! Everything works great although I haven't actually tried to fax anything yet. I would recommend it for Mac users wanting an OSX native multifunction printer
The self-storing plug cord alone makes this thing a winner -- I hate looping up a twisted extension cord and rubber-banding or twist-tying everything every time you need it. Plus, I seldom really need the "extension" part of an extension cord; all I need is a few more places to plug things in. It's small, relatively light, and is more rugged than most other strips. We charged an iPhone, an iPod and a camera, with one outlet left over.If traveling abroad, be sure to take a voltage converter and an outlet adapter (preferably one with surge protection).Note that I've rated this "one star" for protection. If they're meaning surge protection, this strip doesn't have it. But if they mean "the cord wraps around and plugs itself into one of the outlets, protecting them all", then I'd up that rating to 4 stars, because that's what it does (though not quite covering the other outlets completely).
While the basic quality settings are useless(too pixelated and ugly), the top 2 settings are fine. Thus allowng 25 or so hours realistically.It will change your TV habits and free you from the network schedules.The DirecTV version is FAR superior, but wont work for those of you with cable service.
Sometimes when you read Amazon User Reviews and they are negative - you think, . . .well, maybe they unfortunately got a `lemon'. Well, this was one item where you can take the negative reviews very seriously.From the moment I tried to use this SanDisk Cruzer drive I've had terrible problems. And, I am not a computer novice. I build my own computers. The software on this drive installed itself in such a way that it immediately changed several registry and driver settings. I discovered all this when I went to turn the computer back on later.The display drivers were gone - several other startup applications were gone, the registry rewritten. Some of the Windows XP services had been turned off (such as System Restore!). Long story shorter - even the bios was effected as it couldn't determine any longer where the boot drive was. I didn't have the time or patience to discover what this U3 software completely does when it installs itself to determine whether it had somehow created itself as the boot drive.I had to do some fancy computer footwork to finally get my computer to a state where I could then go back in and reinstall display drivers, network connections, startup applications and XP services. The computer is working now - but not without hiccups that weren't there before.Fortunately I do backup my C: drive often enough that I will have the backup rewrite over the current C: drive in order to throughly fix this. - I can't imagine what people would do who don't have the experience level to do all this damage control.Yes, I've read from some that say - just reformat the SanDisk Cruzer drive, get rid of the U3 software on it (the culprit behind all this, . .) and use the thumbdrive as usual. However, this drive initiates itself as soon as you insert it into a USB port. I'm not willing to chance corrupting my computer again - while I attempt to get to a point where I could reformat the thing.I'm going to test it's `titanium' strength vs. a sledge hammer.
super value priced and very prompt delivery.will deal with again,a real honest and friendly seller
I have a system that uses this as well as a clarion cross with 2amps and an apline head unit (CDA117) and the quality sound that I get is just mind blowing. I will recommend this to any music freak
This is a very nice keyboard and mouse. The only problem is touching the parts on the side, which send up pictures, etc. That is my only complaint.
I just added a customer photo to this product. My purpose is to show you what a pair looks like after a decade of consistent use. They finally stopped working about a month ago. I've spent the past month floating among the newer pairs of earbuds in the house, and none of them stack up. The foamy plugs do a great job of blocking out sound and (once you learn the trick) keep them firmly in place. The key is to squish up the foamy bits, stuff them in your ears like ear plugs, and then (once they expand) slide the speaker tubes into them. The sound is fantastic. I'm so relieved that they are still in production! I'm truly spoiled by them.
I used the PortaCube to photograph several items to sell on ebay. It eliminates distractions in the background and reflections. I would prefer that the background cloth was a little whiter, but that is a small issue to me. It took me a few minutes to figure out how to set the thing up, as there are no real instructions. Just remember to keep your light sources consistent. If you set this on the table under incandescent lighting, then use a flash, you may end up with a mess.
I like this GPS, but it is a little bulky. I wish I would have sprung for on the thinner models. However, it's a great device and I've had it for almost two years with very few complaints.
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 had some problems installing the software but once i got it running, worked like a charm. compared to the 391.54 for the competitor with the same capacity.
I use this all the time at college. Having the laptop sit on a stand instead of the desk helps me sit up straighter and really works well for me
Works just like I expected. Easy setup and connection. I have three optical devices connected to it with no issue.
I've always loved Canon digital cameras, so I was sure that I would also love a Canon printer. Sadly, I've never been so unhappy with anything as I am with this mini260 printer. After less than six months, of light to medium use, the printer seems to be worn out. I am faced with either replacing the print head (which Canon happily tells me may not solve the problem), or replacing the printer completely. Further, I have found that the ink cartridges are nearly impossible to find locally (so I order them from amazon), the paper is very expensive locally, and the printer is picky about using only Canon paper. Other papers give very poor print results. The user interface is very 'clicky', and I'm not impressed with the feel of the printer - it's very lightweight and fragile-feeling. Before I purchased this canon printer, I used an HP photoprinter (one of the first) for YEARS and was very happy. Guess what I am about to do now ?
I've used this case for over a year now, it does what it says it will. It helps keep my USB thumb drives organized and buffered from damage and all togather, no more searching for the missing on in my bag.
Although it's just the face plate, the two sections together give 12 ports that can fit over a dual gang low voltage box. I have four speaker connections (4 x 2 ports each) plus coax for aatellite and antenna (2 more ports) and one for cat5/phone, leaving me with one spare.The title says 'right end section', but actually, there is no 'left end section'. Two of these 'right-end' pieces go together. It's a matter of flipping the face plates so that the male connector tab fits into the female slot on the other plate. They snap neatly in place.If you're bothered by having a seam between the two face plates, then pass on this one.My only complaint is that I think I overpaid for shipping from Smarthome. In total, $13 for both plates and shipping is excessive. Home Depot used to carry these 6-port sectional plates, but seem to have discontinued that...or at least at my local store they did.
As a Windows disciple, admittedly before I owned this Nano I thought the word "Apple" was a dirty word. My how my perspective has changed.I had a Sony MiniDisc player where basically you could import mp3s onto these small cartridges (which would fit about 50 songs). While not perfect, it transitioned me from a portable CD player I had been using. Then reading all the reviews I have, I decided it was time to trade up to an iPOD. I don't have a huge music collection, so I didn't see the need for a $300 standard iPOD when a $200 nano which holds 500 songs would do just fine and in a smaller package. I bought the 2GB black Nano.Once I brought it home, I discovered it was recommended that one charges it to full power before attempting to load any songs onto it. That took me a little over 3 hours since there was no charge in the Nano once I unpacked it - no problem. I waited this long, right?Then when I loaded the CDROM software (iPOD and iTUNES), and hooked up the Nano to my PC (new within the last year), it was saying there were no drivers installed for the USB-connected hardware. Huh? I read the installation instructions a little closer and discovered you HAVE to have a USB 2.0 port. I discovered that my PC only has 1 of its 4 ports to that standard (unfortunately it was in the very back of my computer behind the heavy desk). Ok, connected to that port, then everything was gravy. I've used iTUNES for quite some time so all my songs were already loaded, and once I hooked up the Nano the rest was cake. It took about 5 minutes or so to load about 280 songs. Not too shabby.The sound quality is excellent. I don't think the earphones are as uncomfortable as everybody seems to think they are. I bought the black nano figuring that if I were to switch out headphones, finding a comfortable pair in black would match better than with a white Nano. To be honest, I don't think the white earphones supplied look bad with the black nano either. Pretty stylish, actually.I made sure that before I opened the box, that I had also purchased a nice case for the iPOD as well as I had read that they scratch easily. The Nano will never see the outside of its Belkin leather case ($18 at WalMart), so I'm not worried about scratches. The posts from individuals saying that they merely dropped their Nano a few feet and they literally "snapped in 2 pieces"? That's garbage. I've seen reviews online by professionals who ran them over with a car and it didn't break them. That is not to say I'm going to go out of my way to damage it either however.Was a little disappointed that the Nano didn't come with an AC Adaptor charger. As it is, you can only recharge the Nano via USB to your desktop (won't work on laptop). You want an adaptor, you need to shell out another $30.Anyway, am very happy so far with the Nano. I don't think you need anything more than a 2GB nano in terms of storage when you think about the fact that I loaded over 200 totally new songs today and that is 13.5 hours of music. The max charge you'll get on a fully charged Nano is 14 hours. Kind of puts things in perspective doesn't it?Happy shopping...kstagg
First of all...the product was not what the picture offered, but it was close and I'm sure updated.Seems I had to get this item because of...well, of what it is.REAL easy to set up. I would only suggest that you READ THE MANUAL FIRST!Even though its a no brainier to set up, just only to familiarize yourself with the product.I just installed this unit and it works great. The signal has to go through one wall and only about 6 feet.Turning the dish antenna helped tune it in a bit, but I can't see the unit going as far as the advertized 150 feet. I guess we could try that...but I'm sure it would be in a perfect setting where you would get line of sight. BUT, I REALLY DON'T CARE TO TRY IT RIGHT NOW...LOL.The manual did have an addendum which stated that the unit could be vertically or horizontally oriented...DUH...OK, OK...I DID read the book before I started. It told me that you can use the IR RECEIVER so you can control your IR device from the other room. I READ THE BOOK and it had a clear picture of this receiving device. Nowhere in the box was this device (what I was actually looking at was the A/V/ cable box and didn't realize it).I'm so dumb...I FINALLY opened the plastic baggy containing the receiver wire that plugs into the transmitter...there I find one end had a mini plug and the other a red (IR) thingy that the book told me to stick to the IR eye of the main cable box. DUH ME.OK, OK...cut through the crap...I guess I was reading to fast through the manual and wanted to get the thing up and running.But it couldn't be easier to set up and get going. The unit remotely controls you devices from other rooms...yeah!!Just got it installed on 5/30/2011 and if I need to add more to this, I will. Hope this helps, and hope the unit lasts a while.
works well, keys need a little work to press, but no more than an older keyboard or type writter, does need a hard surface, backlight will light the room. no complaints, meets my expectations fully
I have owned a Panasonic PVGS 200 camcorder for the last six years and had trouble taking dim light pictures and video. The extendable flash was procured to reduce this issue. The product came in a packaging that was dusty and all, however the product usability was great.
Product works as it should and no assembling is done.Dislike is that it fits a little loose or not tight enough for it not not move or fall on my face. Great for when sitting down but not for walking around with it.Recommended this product to working collegues, friends and familiy members.
There are three choices of larger flash for Nikon. However, indoors you would be hard pressed in a regular sized space or home to need a larger flash than this one. It is the less expensive of the three flash but does an excellent job!
I've purchased three headsets and none of them worked anywhere as well as this one. I plugged it into my AT&T cordless phone at it was perfect.
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
Really I would give it a 4.5. The only thing I found wrong with it was the speaker not being loud enough. If you have a 2nd gen Toyota it fits perfectly under the stereo, in that little cubby. I recomend this product to everyone who is new to CB's. It's a great choice.
MAXELL CD-403 MULTI-COLOR CD/DVD SLEEVES WERE VERY GOOD QUALITY AND SHIPMENT ARRIVEBEFORE ARRIVAL DATE. THE PRICE WAS VERY REASONABLE TOO.
Not only do they sound really good, but they look expensive. Expect true value in this product.
I have owned this router for about 2 years now. I have never had a single problem with it. It has great range - more than 1000ft line of sight - all the way down to my front gate. I leave it plugged in upside down my home attic, with the 3 antennas exposed on the back porch. It gets well above 130 degrees in the attic during the summer months. I have never had to reboot or mess with the settings on the unit since I first installed it. I would highly recommend it!
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 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
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.
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.
This unit does good job of monitoring the heat chamber as well as the item being smoked or cooked. I rcommended it to a local retailer who carries a different brand but does not have all the features of the Maverick.
My label maker ran out ions ago and had been sitting in a drawer in my desk. I discovered it again and looked on amazon for replacement label tape. Great price and shipped quickly.
I have purchased quite a few mp3 players. They all have a few qualities that separate them from the rest. The Rio Nitrus seemed to be a good mix between the larger hard drive players, and the smaller chip players. It has a nice 1.5 gig capacity in a very compact design. The sound quality is very good with some of the best earbuds I have seen in an mp3 player. The biggest problem (and it is a biggie) is the menu system. It gives you plenty of options such as Artist,Album,Tracks,Playlist, however it does not list the songs under the particular artist or album. It only gives you the choice to play all. This makes it very cumbersome to locate certain songs you wish to play. With the capacity to hold 375 songs, they should have a better way to locate them. Most mp3 players on the market give you the ability to find songs through Artist or Album. What should have been a top rated player is below average for something so simple.
Picture quality is outstanding even in well-lit rooms. We view it at a distance of about 15 ft and it looks great. Very easy to set up operate. Automatically detects HD signals and adjusts resolution accordingly (can be manually overridden by remote if desired). Displays PS3 and Xbox360 HD content with incredible clarity and detail. Only gripe - the large on/off button is too low on the set (which makes it too accessible to young children on most large TV stands) and it cannot be disabled. Other than that I would highly recommend this set.
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.
The SB400 is a great budget flash and certainly has its limits, but for much less than the SB600 it does the job. And, you can get much better pictures with it than with the on-camera flash. The ability to change the angle vertically is great, and it would be even better if the head could turn +/- 60-degrees side-to-side, too. It's a solid flash for most occasions and for the wallet.
This Item came in very reasonable time and is just as described and desired
It is a great product. No complaints. Got used to the new shape pretty quickly. I don't have any problem with the space bar as such.Update 5/7/12: A few buttons stopped working on the keyboard abruptly (buttons j-k-l). I am yet to deal with the warranty/support stuff. Will update once I do it.
HP28 ink cartridge that I bought in accordance with your specification was not compatible with my HP Officejet 5610.Borpik
My car didn't have an AUX cord or imput for one. So i found this and it works pretty good. Its odd how the cord stick out of the opening of the tape player but it works. i saw one of these in a store for 12 dollars, but it had a pretty poca dot design on it. I would recomend this product to a friend.
Absolutely necessary for me and so easy to use with absolutely no unnecessary steps involved, love the San Disk products.
not happy.with product,. state in front of package for (ALL) ipod and iphone charger, did not work with my ipod nano.
I just go this item today and it is very neatly pacakged, and the sound is very good. One of out headphones was bad, so we're going to see how customer service is about replacing just that piece. The quality of the picture is awesome!
This product was purchased through the Amazon.com web site.This product had to have been a discontinued item. This is another item which is best purchased in your local area. I purchased this product on Amazon.com and it arrived in good time. There was a CD that came with the product, but only the driver would install. There is more software supposedly on the CD but it would not install to my PC which has Windows Vista 64 bit on it. I got the suggested Bluetooth software from the manufactures website "Widcom". The software does not install due to digital signature issues with this manufacturer. I have the driver installed, but the Bluetooth device does not work as it should. All this hardware can do is search for Bluetooth devices, find them, then it cant do anything else, because it has no software to operate with. I will have to try other Bluetooth software to see if it will work with this device. This device is not something that I would reccommend. I would not purchase this product again. Money wasted.
I needed cordless head phones. I like Sony products. I read the reviews. They were good. I bought them. They didn't work. I tried everything and even recruited help. I sent them back. Maybe someday I'll get something that works so my wife doesn't have to listen to the TV late at night.
This item was bought as a gift for a colleague in New York. Arrived very promptly and works perfectly. I am always encouraging youngsters to make greater use of tripods and shutter releases to improve image quality (lower ISO) and control (greater variation in shutter speed, panning etc.).
These discs recorded fine on my Samsung DVD-VR300 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo. But they will not playback on my Toshiba DVD Video Player, Model SD-V394SU.
I bought this memory a couple of months ago and have found it to be great. In fact I had my doubts about the heat disapation of this memory but it really does the job and has helped keep my case temp down.I am running a Biostar MB and figured I go against the grain try new everything. I usually use ASUS MBs and Kingston memory but I can say that I am really happy with this memory and it plays well with other brands of memory as well. I am using 2 gig of one brand and 2 gig of Corsair running Vista Ultimate 64 bit.I bought my memory from TigerDirect and got it for $74.99 vs $99.00 on Amazon. I guess you can't be the cheapest all the time. With that being said this memory has worked great for me so give it a try from my experience you shouldn't be disappointed.
Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 LaserGood product, easy to use, work in any position.
Although keyboard has nice features and is well laid out, the space bar only depresses in the center. Apparently this problem is wide spread amongst buyers as it is well documented on google. You would think Microsoft would offer a replacement part to fix such a common problem.
I got this unit to run as a backup NAS drive and it is perfectly suitable for this purpose, especially since I keep it running 24x7 (it uses very little power).I have this currently attached to a 320GB WD drive (in a Rosewill RX353-S enclosure) and have been using it for a few days now. The speed is more than sufficient for my use - especially since the backups are run at night.Note that the drive is formatted as EXT3 - this gives the best performance compared to others. Also, I find that there are a few "windows drivers" available that can read EXT3 drives - which is great in case the NLSU2 fails, I will still have access to the files from Windows. (much better than NAS drives based on ReiserFS - did not any good Windows drivers for those).(There is always the LiveCD approach to recovery in any case).Here are some metrics for those who are interested.Power Consumption (based on actual measurements using P3):NSLU2 + 320GB External Drive = 13W (or 9.522kWh monthly), about $1.58 per month in electricity.A barebones AMD Sempron based file server = 76W (or 55.384kWh monthly), about $9.20 per month in electricity costs.(Electricity costs includes generation, transmission and applicable fees and taxes)Transfer Speed:I did a simple test transfering a 4571MB iso file and recorded the time it took (all within the same local 100Mbs network).1) PC to another PC - 8 mins (34.38GB/hr)2) PC to a laptop via wireless-G - 34 mins (8.84GB/hr)3) PC to NLSU2 - 20 mins (13.7GB/hr)4) PC to *turbo* NLSU2 - 17 mins (16.13GB/hr)Note *turbo* in (4) indicates the results after I modified the hardware (removed resistor) to increase clock speed (voids warrantee). Also after I increased the clock speed, I noticed that the web browser interface loads much faster (very noticable compared to changes in transfer speeds).I also tested accessing the files such as playback of MP3, DIVX (HD), MPEG2, WMD-HD (720 and 1080) and DVD iso files as well as viewing of photos etc. All worked fine.The current setup is configured with firmware release 2.3 R63. This is the official latest firmware. The con is that this firmware has not been officially updated since 2005 although there are unofficial beta release floating around (i.e. R76).
Great product for the price. Belt clip was a bit hard to figure out, and no instructions included, but a really good deal overall!
got to orlando florida from new england area in 2 1/2 days! Bracket works great also.. Will use this company AGAIN! good tracking also...
I do not have an apple laptop so I was a little apprehensive about buying this stand. However it turned out to be perfect. It puts my ASUS laptop (depth 10.6in) at the right height to work and looks great.
It can play burned CD's, a radio, optional buttons all over the place, a remote control, and a 25 hour Battery Life!!!!What more can you ask, buy it now.
My parents bought this same TV back in 2003 for a song at a brick and mortar store. It's now 2009 and the TV still works great. I've never had any problems with it. It works great with the cable line and my computer, has beautiful sound (I adore the Magic setting. It makes you think you have surround sound in your living room!) and nice, clear picture.I'd definitely buy it again!
Right now I have this sytem connected to My Xbox, DVD player and IPod. I had it connected to my computer during the summer, but when I went back to college I wanted to share the amazing sound with my roommates. This sytem rivals any Bose or Sony system that I've heard and its about 1/4 of the price.If you're worried about loudness, put your fears to rest. This sytem can get as lound as you can handle and more. Its the perfect compliment to any Xbox game, computer game, DVD or music collection. I would recomend this to anyone who needs a versitile, high quality sound system for a fraction of the price of a name brand system.
Purchased this product and tried it out at my daughter's choir performance. Was really disappointed with the the red-eyes and the flash recyling time. Tried various modes from automatic to the scene/indoor mode. Picture quality is okay. While the 6x zoom is attractive, the picture quality is not. I returned this camera for a combo of Canon A640 and Canon monopod.
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!!
Once I got the hang of using this item (approximately the 3rd time) I really enjoy how much time it saves me and how easy it is to use. I would recommend this product.
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.
First, I need to disclose a bit of my the back-story regarding how I came into this TV. About 4 years or so ago I bought this second-hand as a gift to myself for a new job that I'd gotten. The LCD's hadn't yet become an industry standard, and the CRT's were already obsolete. Rear projection DLP was really the best option out there at the time. So after shopping classified ads for awhile, I eventually came across this model from Panasonic and I jumped at it. I bought it for a SONG compared to what other similar pieces were selling for at the time. It didn't have HDMI inputs (which was something that really gave me a little pause), but in the end the picture quality with component cables was still able to support a 1080i picture (which was what I wanted) ... so I was in.As for the TV, the picture is really pretty nice! It has a good viewing range, is easy to operate, has an SD slot for your digital camera media, and the picture quality is solid! In THAT respect, I really don't have anything to complain about at all and have been pretty happy with its performance ... when its working. This leads me to my next point, the one where I tell you that I'm on my third replacement lamp. They're easy to replace and (thankfully) the price of the lamp has come down quite a bit, but the simple fact that I've spent over $300 in maintenance for this thing is REALLY irritating. At first I was saying to myself "I bought this used, it kind of comes with the territory." After doing this three times though and reading that this is a common problem in this line, I can tell you I still feel justified in complaining about the toilet-bowl level reliability. A product THIS NEW, regardless of WHAT it is, should NOT need to have this much time and trouble extended in simply keeping it working.If you decide to bite on this particular model, buy it with an extra lamp and housing to guarantee its shelf-life in your entertainment center. I PROMISE you'll need it. The funny part is, if you can come across one cheap enough (and that shouldn't be tough given the frustration level associated with it) I can't even necessarily tell you it's a "bad deal." When it's working (and that is NOT the "given" you'd expect it to be) the picture quality IS really nice! Be absolutely warned though, you'll be an expert in TV repair after a few years ...
The ups:*128 MB built-in*USB 2.0 interface*unique and light design*multi-funtion (the more powerful compare to ipod shuffle)this is a 128 mb built-in mp3 wma music player,SC/MMC card reader, voice recorder, and fm tunerThe downs:play button position is confusing (same button as pause, on/off)
I'm very happy with this product. I bought it to connect my phone to my computer, and although I found out the hard way that my phone doesn't let me do that, I was very glad that this dongle did what it needed to do. It was easy to set up, immediately allowed my computer to find my phone, and it's small enough that it doesn't stick out and make me afraid I'm going to knock it off and break it.
The sound quality is outstanding. The headphones reproduce the sound with incredible details. I rarely use my speakers when I don't have to move around the house and want to focus on the music.
Fast delivey. my mistake I should have gone with HDMI instead, however these worked and have no complaints about them.
The Portable Media Center does not allow recording of DVD's or any other analog video source (VHS, Cable, etc.). The only way to get video onto it is to either load it from a PC (downloaded from the internet) or a Media Center PC (recorded from TV through the PC).
I think the reviewer mentioning the Walmart price of one hundred and something did not notice that the printer advertised is the 2210 without the fax function. I almost did not catch this myself. If that is not the case. Nevermind. Now, I must say, the 2210v is a great printer, a great fax machine, and a pretty good scanner. That is all.
I SAW THIS AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AND LOVED THE FACT THAT IT SEEM MUCH QUIETER THAT THE AVERAGE FAN AND USED LESS SPACE NOT TO MENTION THE INNOVATIVE APPRENCE.
It's amazing how cheap this lens is, seeing how it takes perfectly sharp macro photos. I highly recommend it, you won't be unhappy with the purchase.Yes, I know it hunts in low light, but all macro lenses do it. Nothing to rate less for.
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...
This cartridge does the job just as well as the name brand product while it saves money over the ever [pricey] Epson replacement. I've had no problems with Rhinotek and hope they keep up the fine product line!
This is one of the best HDTVs out there. I looked at a lot of them and really liked this one. The picture is spectacular, and even viewed from side to side it looks great. The contrast is one of the biggest advantages because it does darks really well. The first program that I really watched in HDTV on it was the 2006 NFL opener and it looked spectactular. I can already tell I'm going to be enjoying this TV for a long time.
the window mount is terrible and uselessi would recommend a visor clipif a cop is coming towards you running radar, this will tell you a good 10 seconds before you see him, however, it doesnt do much for you if a cop is approching you from behind or u are approaching a cop from behind. This has saved me a few times however and ive only had it for a month
This card works well with my Canon S3IS. I got it to record video (and pics) at jazz concerts, and it does that flawlessly. The capacity is great for the price, and it is fast. I highly recommend it.
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.
I recently purchased a Garmin Nuvii 350, used it for a couple of months, hated it, sold it, and bought a TomTom One. For me, the TomTom unit is much better. It's going to be a long time before any of these units will route the user as well as a person familiar with the area, but all in all, I've very happy with the TomTom One.The TomTom activates in 10 seconds, the Garmin takes three times as long and insists every time that you agree to their disclaimer. The TomTom unit has a better designed screen, making the vital information (what direction is the next turn and how far) easily readable even with glare on the screen. It is much easier to understand because the text to voice function is clearer and because its volume varies with road speed. You'd think that the Garmin would be better because it tells you the street name for the next turn, but half the time you can't understand it, and because the screen is so poor you can't read it either.The TomTom allows use of a QUERTY layout for entering information which is much more natural for anyone using a keyboard every day. It has a big suction cup that sticks to the window fairly well. It allows for itinerary planning. The Garmin has none of these features.Both units allow for navigating to a specific latitude/longitude location. Both allow traveling via an alternate route or location. Both units are pretty good, but not great at route planning.The Garmin has an MP3 player. That would be a great thing, but in a suddenly stressful driving situation, it cannot be turned off easily. For me this makes it useless.
As said by other people, if the product works it is great. Then suddenly within a year, it dies. And to think I used my Staples Rewards to purchase the product.
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.
WARNING!!! This is actually a GREAT printer and I highly recommend it however the main reason I am giving it a negative is to get your attention!!! This is the Designjet 130nr. What the nr stands for is "network ready." If this is what you are looking for I can find nothing wrong with this printer and you should buy it as soon as possible. However, for most buyers they don't really want or need to be able to hook this up to a network. This version costs $1892.00 the SAME EXACT printer in every way except the network ability the Designjet 130 costs $1292.00 We even purchased this version knowing full well what it did and now we regret it because unless you work in an office of completely computer network savvy people you don't want this available to print from to the general office population. We have had repeated trainings and meetings about using this printer and it never fails we get someone once a week who doesn't realize they are printing their office memos on a 2ft by 4ft sheet of paper!!! I am the administrator for this printer and I now have nightmares of hearing this thing start up and knowing I havn't printed anything on it from my computer. I think its best used by one user and people in the office submit "jobs" to that person to print. Besides the page layout and setup can be kind of confusing on the get go. If its worth saving $600.00 and a few gray hairs I think the regular 130 is just fine. Again, there is no change in print quality it is only the LAN unit that comes attatched into the system already.
Like everyone else, I found the same thing. One day the unit failed to show up in explorer - and that was it. All data lost. Eventually, you're data will be lost too.Tried the "Plug it in to a regular outlet, instead of a power strip" thing - Nothing. The manufacturer (if you search long enough) has another solution -Go spend $200+ an hour with another company to get your data back again. YGBFSM!Short story here is that you can make the drive work again, but all data will be lost. If you have one of these, it will just be a matter of time.
I have only had the camera and memory card for about a month and so far its worked well.
I bought the six foot cable at walmart for $15 dollars and then I got home and saw this and instantly has buyers remorse. So i returned the one from Walmart and got this one. This is longer but other than that it is the exact same cable. Great value.
I use this cable to hook up between my pc and our 50" LCD tv for viewing vacation pictures with family members. The cable and the connectors are good quality and the cable itself rolls up nicely without kinking or twisting and it arrived quickly. Highly recommend it.
This is my 2nd Trackman. This one has the additional feature of a scroll wheel. I ditched the mouse years ago. TheTrackman is so much nicer, smoother and operates on the most cluttered of desks. You'll never go back
I bought these speakers some where esle, to use with my Qinpu Q1 Ampifler, running from my ampilfer these speakers sound very good. Fills up my room and do pretty well in blu ray/HD dvd movies.Also works very well with Dolby Virtual speaker when I playing games with them also.I also try music too also sound good on these But then I have it plug into my Qinpu Q1 which is plugged into my computer running off 2x LME49720 I/V+ OPA627AU buffer Op-amps.I got these to use when people are over or dont feel like using my Ultrasone HFI-780's.They work best with a good reciver or ampiler one that can drive them fully.
I used this recorder to record rehearsal sessions for a chorus I am in. Previously, I had used a much less expensive tape recorder, and this is so much better. There really is no comparison. There is no way to turn it off (I think), so you will have to replace the batteries after a month or so. I do recommend the Olympus DM-10.
works very well and saves me alot of time in not having to go the post office for stamps and not be charged a monthly fee. haven't used the other options yet, but i expect they will work as well. great product!
The Sigma 55-200 is a very inexpensive telephoto zoom. For the price, it's excellent. Of course it's not a pro lens, but for candid telephoto shots of the family and friends it's great. It's a little soft wide open, so try and keep the lens closed down a bit.
Now that GPS In-car navigation systems are finally affordable, I decided it was time for me to buy one of these. My brother had bought theMio C220 Portable Car Navigation Systemand we used it on a road trip together. It worked quite well but sometimes it had a few minor glitches... like thinking we were on a particular road while we were in fact in a parking lot. And sometimes it thought we were off the map when we were on a small highway. So those few annoyances made me want to find a comparable or superior product that was within the same price range. (The Mio C220 is one of the least expensive, full featured, and best rated in it's price range).My research led me to the Nextar C3. It had rave reviews and seemed to have everything I needed: 1.6 million POI, 1GB built in map memory, SD expandable slot with mp3 capabilities, voice prompt...etc. So when I finally got to play around with it, I found that it was even better than what I had expected... and even a bit cheaper than the MIO C220. Here is the list of my pros and cons.Pros:- Easy to use interface ( I didn't need to open manual to figure it out)- Sturdy Build ( I dropped it a few times already with no damage at all)- Voice prompt is clear and easy to understand, volume is loud enoughand adjustable.- Mp3 player is a nice added feature- Very accurate indication of speed and location. (more accurate thanMIO C220)- Adjustable fold down antenna designed well and still works when foldeddown.- Very portable (about the size of a small point & shoot camera) andincluded zippered case helps protect it.- Lots of nice included accessories like remote, car charger, car cradle.- Recalculates route very quickly when you make a wrong turn.- Map has 2D and 3D modes.- Touch screen works very well and stylus hides stows nicely in the backof unit. You can use the tip of your finger-nail too.Cons:- A bit slow at acquiring satellite signals at initial startup... about 5minutes.- Does not seem to verbally tell you that you've arrived at thedestination, but it's indicated on the map by a big X.- Screen is a bit small, but still readable.Conclusion: For the price, this GPS unit exceeds my expectations. Especially impressive are all the features it includes and it's sturdy build quality. For this price, I was expecting something a bit more 'flimsy' in design, but this thing feels very solid... yet compact. It's also very easy to use and attractive. I'm very happy with this unit so far and it seems like all the rave reviews about it were right on the money.Other products you may consider in this price range:Mio C220 Portable Car Navigation System
This signal Booster is fantastic for many years the signal on the TV upstairs would go bad on the upper channels now everything works
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.
I still have a standard definition television with only one composite video/audio input in the bedroom. When I bought aRoku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Playerto connect to it, I decided to upgrade the old switch I had for it to one that had a remote control so I can easily toggle back and forth between the TiVo, DVD player and Roku whenever I want. My old switch was manual and not really useful when snuggled in bed on cold winter days to watch a movie.I found the Cables To Go 28731 3-Play S-Video, Composite Video and TOSLINK Digital Audio High Performance Selector Switch at Amazon and it looked like just what I needed. Once it arrived, it was easy to hook up and get everything going.Although the switch supports S-Video and TOSLINK, I used composite video to connect each of the three devices I needed.The remote is slim and easy to manage, but since I have aLogitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Controlin the bedroom, I configured the Harmony remote to control the switch as well.I've been using the switch for five months now and am very happy with it. I would recommend it for anyone who needs a remote controlled switch that has three inputs and one output. This is strictly for S-Video, Composite Video and TOSLINK - HDMI is not supported with this switch.
Works to my expections. Good every day radio. Received quickly and in good shape.
The PS3 connects very easily to this game with out any hiccups. Had to replace an old one that was damaged by someone. Love this brand and the set up is soo easy.
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.
I had surgery for carpal tunnel over 3 years ago, however since I continue with a high use of the PC, my entire hand and lower arm are becomming permanently damaged. That is until I got this mouse at work. I always thought this type of mouse was 'dorky' and always opted for a sleek mouse with lots of buttons. But now, I swear by this thing! My hand no longer hurts when using the trackball, but it does as soon as I go back to a traditional mouse, which I use at home. I just bought the trackman yesterday for home use, but did have to search all over before I found a store that sold them (BestBuy). I don't know how this will work for anyone else, but it's been a lifesaver for me and has allowed me to continue working and taking college classes on-line.
Used this product to attach a wide angle lens per manufacturer recommendation. It's like shooting through a tunnel. Don't waste your money.
I've had a Sony Trinitron CRT for many years and even though it still works fine, I decided that I wanted something that takes up less space and uses less electricity. Looking at the vast array of LCD monitors at Best Buy, the one that clearly stood out was this NEC. I hadn't intended to spend this much for a monitor, but the image quality is so much better than the competition that I sprung for it anyway.For basic computing the NEC is great. I've found that I need to turn the brightness down to 50% (especially when using a white background word processor), which is surprising since my notebook LCD needs to be on 100% for most things. But the NEC's screen is brilliant, wonderful saturation of colors and great resolution. Watching DVD movies on it has made me wonder about buying an LCD TV rather than paying more for a plasma. Even gaming is better on the NEC, and I hadn't expected this. In some renditions of smoky/hazy scenes the image is a bit odd, but it's nothing to complain about.The glossy finish on the screen isn't a problem in terms of glare. It's no worse than the Sony CRT. The controls on the NEC are much better than those on the Sony, and I like the fact that it has USB 2.0 ports on the side. And as for power use, the NEC uses half what the Sony did, and I think the LCD monitor is much nicer to look at for my uses.
I bought one to send to my brother who is serving in Iraq so he could have a portable photo album of his grandkids. The first one I bought would not load the software. In fact it seems like my computer began having speed and crashing problems after I tried the process. I returned the device and used my laptop to run the software on the second one. Although I charged the device for 7 hours as directed, (it already had the green light when it was first hooked up)and had no problem loading pictures this time, it will not work when disconnected from the computer. The power button does not turn anything off when it is connected, and will not turn anything on when not connected. Since the button works for changing screens when hooked up, I don't think it is the button, I think it has no battery! It shows pictures when hooked up but unfortunately is going to the garbage because it will not serve the purpose. As someone else said, I can't have a computer dangling from the keychain!
This product is awesome in every way. From the light that shows you that what you're plugged into is live... to the way it folds up to stay compact without needing velcro straps... to the orientation of the plugs to maximize utilization.
I was hesitant to order from Amazon because all the danger hype that you hear about online orders. The first ipod i ordered didnt come but I was happy when I recieved an e-mail saying that they had placed the funds back into my credit account (AMAZON does care!!) and I was able to order another a short time after, no PROBLEMS!!!I ordered the Apple iPod nano 4 GB Green (2nd Generation)]]and WOW!! Im in love! it worked!! It was used but it didnt take away from the product, Im so glad I have this and I encourage those who want one to look around on Amazon its worth it.
I'm not satisfied with this charger. A buddy of mine has a rayovac quick 15 minute charger with a fan, and it rocks batteries out that last for at least 3 hours. With 2500maH batteries, I was replacing them after the first hour of intermittent photos. The second set of sony batteries wasn't much better. The charger and batteries were used in January, and not much usage since... and now I have 3 batteries that won't charge at all, only 4 months later.If you want longevity and better battery life - check out the Rayovac 15 minute with a fan.
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
MS Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 takes off pressure of my typing hands.I have broad body and this causes painful bend in my wrists if I type on a regular keyboard.Since I have to type all day long I had to have ergonomic keyboards for 10 years.This one is the new generation of ergonomic keyboards. It provides lots of neat features, which you might want to learn, but don't have to learn anything to start using it. All I had to do to start using it was to unwrap and plugin. I am still learning many cool features of it, but before I finish am already ordering a second item for my other workstation. The price is right.
At first the item was on back order, but it did come within a reasonable time. I had to have it before leaving the country. The keyboard fits perfectly, and now i have a 'j' key, which was missing from my old keyboard, and a couple of other keys.
An excellent product and was surprised to hear the FM perform so well with my ipod. Would recommend to others without hesitation.
This is a nice small compact traveling lense cleaning process. Fits nicely in the saddle bags of the motorbike and allows us to quickly clean up the lense after a tour.
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.
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 purchased this camera with the intention of monitoring my house while away. Wireless was important since I did not wish to run extra cables to the location. While the camera did 'work', it was consistently for only a short period of time before it would consistently drop the connection with the router. Sometimes 5 minutes, sometimes a few hours. I am familar with routing, port numbers and such which by the way for a novice can be quite overwhelming. I also have a older wired ethernet Axis ip camera which throughout the years has worked flawlessly. But this one is a dud. Other reviews suggested that it does work when wired to the ethernet connection. But that of course defeats the extra spent for wireless capability.
This was advertised as an amplifier that would boost my tv signal. It did nothing when I hooked it up. I removed it and reestablished my signal. Yes it was plugged in and the coax was in the in and out the out. It might be helpful for some but I was disappointed. The info on amazon indicated it would be my solution but as it turned out I spent $50 for something I can't use. I am now planning to mount an exterior antenna on my chimney. I do have a 50db inhouse antenna that needed a bit more amp to get my normal channel with hd. Not with this hunk... it did appear to be well made.
Why didn't I know this product earlier? Very easy and fast way to clean the lens. Push the brush out and dust off the lens, then use the tip in circular motion to clean it. Very easy and effective. Great to carry around, a must for every camera bag!!
This suits my needs perfectly and I have had absolutely no problems with it. The cord is a good length. I use it in my office for computer related accessories. It is a good value for the price. I would purchase again if the need arose.
When my television remote control decided to stop working, I could've figured out how to turn on the TV manually. However, I asked myself the following question: How can I continue to control my television from my comfy couch across the room, while at the same time expressing my love for The University of Michigan? This handy gadget does both of those things.I can turn my TV on, change the channel and moderate the volume. There are lots of buttons!Complaints:1. I cannot control the aspect ratio, so I have to either do it manually (which requires leaving the comfy couch) or deal with black bars on the sides of the screen when programs are in standard (not widescreen) format.2. This remote does not control Playstation or Apple TV.3. Pressing the volume up/down button does not increase or decrease the volume in single, predictable increments. Often, one press will get you two notches of volume, but sometimes you get three or four.GO BLUE!
Using this phone to listen to others works fine, but they won't be able to understand anything you say back to them. The sound through the microphone is distorted and unintelligible.Thinking that maybe reducing the microphone gain would help, I tried installing the 'Call Me' software from their website which comes up with a microphone gain slider, but the slider does nothing until the very end, when it switches from full volume to off.It's unusable and is going back for a refund.
I agree these are the best headphones I've owned for little $$$. The jacks always seem to short out so I bought an extra pair. After a year of abuse my original pair is still going strong. I gave the second pair away.........Love um!
The Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is a digital SLR (DSLR) which is built on Minolta's Maxxum 7 body in terms of buttons, knobs, and layout. In terms of build quality, it is more like the Maxxum 9 professional 35mm film body. It has an APS-size CCD as its image sensor which crops an image by 1.5X in comparison with its 35mm film counterpart. The 7D has a large, high-resolution LCD, matched by only two other DSLRs, as of this writing: the Nikon D2H and D2X, both of which are twice the price of this camera. It has a maximum ISO of 3200, matched by few other cameras. Even the Canon 1Ds has a maximum ISO of only 1250 and the Canon 1D Mark II of only 1600. The 7D has a resolution of 6 mega pixels, which some might find disappointing, given the plethora of new digital cameras which have come out over the past year having a resolution of 8 mega pixels. The big news, of course, is the built-in image stabilization, introduced in the Minolta A-1 prosumer camera. While Canon users, and, more recently and to a lesser degree, Nikon users, have had to choose a lens here and a lens there on which to spend their hard earned cash if they wanted image stabilization, owners of the 7D will pay a fair price for it once and will then gain the benefits of it with every lens in their arsenal; wide, long, macro, or special effect (e.g., soft focus). This is something that was impossible with film. It really is a brilliant idea.Although there are some caveats, this is an excellent digital SLR with great features, handling, and performance. Please read my full review on my website.http://www.jpwphoto.com/
I recently bought this and set it up and was very impressed with it until I got in to the nuts and bolts of trying to incorporate it in to my existing network. I believe that most of the Web Interface Issues have been resolved although it is very slow but not much slower than my GS724T (none POE Switch).The reason I am returning this is that the VLAN functionality of the switch is crippled. VLAN 1 which is the "Default VLAN" is editable which according to Netgear is intended for all of their new switches. I have installed dozens of Netgear Prosafe Devices over the years and most recently some of the New GS108T and GS724T Switches and they ALL allow VLAN 1 to be edited. While this might not seem like a big deal this is a huge security issue and if you want to for VLAN Tagging you can't for VLAN 1 which does not make any sense.One one hand this was by design but yet in the firmware release notes this is a known issue so it leads me to believe that it will eventually be resolved by firmware. If / when they do this will be a great switch.The pros are Nice Design, a decent price point, nice web interface and the POE works like a charm.The other negatives are the Web UI are is SLOW, a little buggy with the need to refresh once in a while and the fans are very noisy with a fixed speed so keep that in mind if you are placing this in a quiet room.
I use this with the KX-TG6513B DECT 6.0 PLUS Expandable Cordless Phone System and it works perfectly for all of my calls. It is comfortable to wear on extended conference calls and the cord is the right length to allow the phone to set on my desk and lets me move comfortably without pulling it off and not so long that I end up in a tangled mess. A great addition to my office!
Just hooked this up to my 55" 120hz 1080p watching the Knicks and Nets battle, picture is so good on DirecTv. I feel like im at the game!
I love this GPS. Prior to this, I had a Lowrance I-Way 500C that was a nightmare of problems, and a thief took it off my hands. So I was so pleased to get this lower-feature unit that actually works. I've never had problem finding location with this unit (as I did with the Lowrance). I think some of the routes it gives are kind of strange - not the fastest or shortest. But all in all, it's a great product.
This is the real thing despite some reviews attacking the authenticity of the product. The charger is an authentic and reliable Canon product. My problem has been solved!!
I PURCHASED THIS HOME SYSTEM FROM MY LOCAL STORE. IT WORKED GREAT FOR SIX MONTHS, THEN STOPPED WORKING. THE SURROUND SOUND WAS GREAT FOR SUCH A LOW PRICE.
This cartridge was designed for one purpose... To keep you busy buying ink!! Most printers that uses this cartridge will also accept the PG-40 cartridge (double capacity) or the PG-50 cartridge (triple capacity). Whether you're buying factory new (O.E.M.) cartridges or refilled/recycled carts., do yourself a favor and pick the 40 or the 50 series carts. and get far more ink for only a little more than these!! The same goes for the color cartridge that mates with this one.
The parts came within 2 days of my order being placed. I would recommend to anyone looking for radio materials.
I have spent collectively 3 hours, perhaps more, trying to reach customer service and I can't get anyone. This is the WORST customer experience I have experienced at any point in the last ten years. I won't be buying an Onkyo product again. What is the point of making a decent product if no one from the company will bother dealing with the inevitable problems that arise? Onkyo needs to rethink how it does business.
We just love this GPS. Never uses one before either. The whole family uses it. It is amazing. I did my research and made a great choice. We have owned this one for 6 months now. We even packed it to take to Colorado with us. It never let us down. I highly recomend.
I purchased this Navigation system as a birthday present for my son. He is delighted with this product. He uses it mostly for long trips and also to find addresses within our town. He says the product is very easy to use and easy to follow instructions.It would be a great Christmas present for a family or for a traveling salesperson. Of all the Navigation Systems in the market today, this one has most positive reviews.Enjoy,Amira
I am very happy with the sound and the looks of the system. The remote control can come in very handy. You can also fine tune the system using both the remote and the wired controls. I have listened to many different types of music on this system and find that it performs very well across the board. Combine the looks with the sound and you have a very nice computer sound system.
i actually got the brown 80gb zune for 89.95 on here about 8 months ago. it works fine and i have not seen anything cheaper then this so far. great buy and good delivery
I bought a Pentax K100D dSLR and was hoping to reuse the very convenient case I bought for my Pentax 35mm SLR... until I learned that my old case, like most cases for film SLRs, would likely scratch the LCD on the back of the camera. (I refer to this bag as a case since its padded dividers separate the contents in the main compartment like the dividers in my old hard-shell case did.) A good dSLR-friendly case, like this one, will have especially soft material on the side that touches the camera back. Also, this case is made so the camera back doesn't rub against the case when taking the camera out or putting it back in.Size wise, the case's main compartment snugly holds the camera body with its 18-55mm zoom lens mounted, an old 80-200m zoom lens, a 2x lens converter and a modest-sized older flash. The case offers lots of convenience features that I haven't fully taken advantage of yet but those features make it easy to see that the case's design was well thought out. I'm very pleased with the quality of the case's materials and construction and have no problems or complaints.
The archos is way better than any other choice of jukeboxes with 20 gigs of memory on the hard drive because:1.It is a bargain2.It has a built in mic. (really neat I never have seen this on a mp3 player)3.It has a in line hole to hook up any audio player with an output hole4.The battery rumor is a...rumor!!!! There's 2 sets of them so if they come dead use the other set (both are 10 hours rechargable)5.Very handy usb idea (only problem is that it is the same on both ends and I cant find many wires like that so don't do anything to the one it has)6.It has upgradable firmware (rockware is the best)7.It is very customizable (a lot of options)8.The headphones are convenient but have bad sound quality9.Hang ups are very rareOne problem was the manual. I'm the kind of person that gets something and wants to use it then. I did (after I first charged it) but I didn't figure out many features for a week. But once you learn how the features work they are useful like resume.It won't skip as long as you don't test it by banging it on the walls or dropping it. Very good for sports types (It's durable and skip resistant). I dont regret getting this device.The only problem I'm having is trying to fill up this thing's hard drive!!!
Seems well made and does the job. The light quality wasn't as soft as I expected, using a Nikon SB-900. I also use a portable softbox which yields a softer effect but the umbrella is way easier to carry and setup on the go.Can't believe they couldn't have attached a simple velcro strap. Oh well, time to put those little hair bands to use my wife leaves everywhere.
I bought this cable 8 months ago and despite it being stiff and heavy it only lasted these 8 months. Not sure how or why it broke but it stared with screen flickering, then color distortion and finally no signal. Cheap junk, I will go to Fry's this time.
My old GE clock radio finally gave out after 32 years. From stays in numerous hotels, I wasn't too impressed with the sound quality or ease of use of the the current crop of clock radios from all the major vendors. After some searching on the Amazon site, I came across the Boston Acoustics Receptor,and decided to give it a try.I've been very happy with it. The sound quality is somewhere between that of a stereo system and a typical clock radio--quite pleasant for music or voice. This is impressive given the small footprint of the unit. The FM reception is excellent and very stable.Perhaps the strongest point of the Receptor is its well-designed user interface. The use of the knob to adjust the time or station is a particularly good idea and works well. It is clear that a lot of thought went into the design of all the features. One addition that I'd like to see is a headphone jack, but this is not a big problem.Overall, I think it is an excellent product and a good value.
I used the bridge for 2 years on my laptop running XP and it was great. Most of the installation issues folks have is with the security settings on their wireless router. I had to replace that laptop and Windows 7 is all I could get. Unfortunately the software does not work with Windows 7. Windows 7 has been out long enough for Linksys to have the software updated but it appears they do not. Bottom line is if you have Windows 7, don't buy this. Mine is useful only for the blinking blue lights. Nice decoration.
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.
Just how much memory do you need, well this is one way never to run out
I'm at the top of comfort use it . I used it before and I lost my connects between camera and Tripod That's why I bought new one
Talk about a realization. Took one dozen pics with it and was disappointed. Do not even compare the results from this camera with a camera costing 3-4 times as much. This might be a good kids camera, but that is all. For adults, we need to spend rela money for quality shots. Repeat, this camera sucks. It is in the dumpster awaiting trash pick-up, as I could not return it after opening.
Great product. Works well. Would like to have a light to read the meter in the dark. It would be a great feature if it had a way to stream the data so it can be recorded and graphed. The biggest difficulty is that it is too big to plug in a second item into a standard two outlet fixture.No matter it does what it says it will do and is very easy to use.
I've lived with these speakers for a little more than a week now, and after some initial doubts I've decided they're pretty terrific. At first I was put off by a subtle but persistent "canned" sound from the satellites, which I attributed to the fact that the drivers were too small to adequately reproduce the midrange. But after I spent some time fiddling with the equalizer in iTunes the sound improved greatly.The sound of the FX6021s struck me as inconsistent at first - some songs sounded great, others not so - but I think it's a tribute to the accuracy of this system: it reveals the detail and quality of good sources, and exposes the flaws of bad ones. The PCM stereo version of Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" sounded shockingly good; some of my pop tunes encoded at 128 sounded pretty awful.The soundstage is startlingly big for such small speakers, but to fully appreciate it you may need to put more space between the satellites than the width of a desk will allow - I moved one of the speakers a couple of feet further out and the improvement was dramatic.They're so good that I find myself using them even for critical listening - thanks to the remote (which allows you to tweak bass and treble as well as volume) I can kick back in my reading chair and blast away. Some people have complained about the bass, but other than boominess on some tracks (the remote is essential for on-the-fly tweaking) it strikes my non-hiphop oriented ears as more than adequate - the sound is balanced and crisp, overall.Judging speakers is a pretty subjective matter, of course, so YMMV. But they're worth checking out, and at under $200 quite a bargain.
I'm computer illiterate and I bought 3 different cables trying to transfer files from one computer to another. There's several ways to do file transfers but I chose to use this method. As soon as I connected both computers using the Thunderbird DirectLink it started up immediately. All I had to do was click and drag which files I wanted to transfer and it was done! It took less than 5 minutes. I am very satisfied with it's performance and it did exactly want I wanted to do. I am so happy that I got it! By the way, I was transfering files from Windows 7 to Windows XP...WORKED PERFECTLY!!! Only thing different for me was, I purchased the cable from Qualitycables.com and paid $30.87 for it. Had I known it was here on Amazon, I might've saved a few dollars.
Right out of the box it runs. Mounting on the '04 GoldWing is easy when you find out that the connections are already there. The mount did not fit as nicely as did the previous mount I had for an older GPS. I had to buy an extension for the audio cable, but that was plug and play, too. Works just like the one I had in the car. The database is good, but there are street errors, of course, like the same (I assume)database in the car. But it goes on "recalculating" til we have it right. I have not tried updating it with the internet yet.GARMIN Zumo 450 3.5-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
I WAS TRAVELING TO EUROPE FOR 2 WEEKS AND NEEDED A CHARGER FOR MY CAMERA BATTERIES. BELIEVE ME THE ONE'S FROM BEST BUY DON'T WORK!!! AFTER MY EXPERIENCE 2 YEARS AGO WHEN THE ONE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK EXPLODED, I DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES. THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE!! WORKED LIKE A CHARM...
Buy the real thing. I bought this and 4 hours into my ride i realized it wasn't charging my phone.
Never could get the software to work and was completely unable to locate anything online in English. As my Chinese is a little rusty, downloaded online software was also ineffective. Slick packaging seemed to be the best feature.
I'm extremley grateful to Amazon and all the great reviewers for steering me towards the Sansa M230's direction. I've had it for a couple of days now and I love it. I'm not much of a music fan so at first I was lukewarm about purchasing an mp3 player. I didn't need to hold 1000 songs, so I needed something that was cheap, reliable and didn't have that cheap iPod wannabe look that so many other mp3 players had. The Sansa fit my needs perfectly. I would suggest everyone get one, even if you're not much of a music fan. I personally use it for listening to podcasts as well as music and it's a nice balance, and also 512mb might not seem like a lot but it does the job for me. The controls are very easy to figure out. Compared to the iPod the Sansa's advantage is its price, the more solid and compact design as well as the fact that you have option of picking a online music retail store of your choice instead of being married to iTunes.SanDisk Sansa M230 512 MB MP3 Player (Blue)
This thermos is great. I purchased this one and my husband purchased a different one. We tested them and this one stayed 20 degrees hotter after 9 hours. He now wishes he would have let me by his thermos. I put hot water in it on Monday with the lid checked it again on Wednesday and it was still hot. Took coffee to work at 8AM and it was still hot when my husband came home at 9PM. I would recommend this thermos to anyone who wants their coffee to stay hot...
It is much slower than the Epson scanner I had and much slower than the HP one I have at work hooked to a PC. It scans when I didn't ask it to. Often I have to unplug it to make it stop. The light won't go off. It freezes up Photoshop CS. Even with the manual, it's real difficult figuring out how to scan even a photo, much less a slide or negative. It is so horribly slow scanning slides. I have been very disappointed with it.
Alerted by an earlier customer review and finding no specific info in the published specs, I asked Amazon's dedicated specialist if this headset came with a 2.5mm connector with which to connect wireless and cell phones. He informed me "yes". This info was wrong; and when I contacted Amazon for guidance about connecting it, Amazon was clueless and simply invited me to return the unit.Having been a satisfied Sennheiser customer I was confident that Sennheiser would be responsive, so I tried to contact Sennheiser for guidance. After being directed to multiple email contacts and losing several weeks after my last inquiry, I received Sennheiser's email response simply specifying a product number for their proprietary adaptor. The process had been an ordeal and the adaptor's cost was not trivial.I returned the unit to Amazon. and I hope to require no support for the several other Sennheiser products I have recently purchased. Obviously, Sennheiser products are no longer on my preferred list and I have lost confidence in Amazon's dedicated product specialts.
This product works well when it works, but all too often it does not work. The Win2k driver, even when installed carefully, often fails to recognise media. I am a computer professional, and I tried various tactics; I can now make it work, but it is complicated, fiddly, and ridiculous. Phone and email support are useless (gave up after 45 minutes on hold on the phone, even when email questions are accepted and acknowledged no reply ever arrives). Avoid this product.
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.
NAS at a fraction of the price! I priced NAS of various types and figured out that I could "build" one at a fraction of the price, with the endless ability to "upgrade" as a function of time (i.e., I can replace the hard drive with a bigger and better one).I bought a 200 GB Mactor hard drive and a USB 2.0 hard drive enclosure. Plug this into the NAS and you are pretty much home free. I use this as my backup device (backup to hard drive) and primary storage device for several PC's. The performance is good and what you would expect for 100BaseT networking.Setup of the NAS will take some patience and familiarity, but, once you get the hang of it, straight-forward. If you can setup a PC (Linux and/or Windows) from scratch (install OS, setup hard drive configuration, creating user accounts, and networking), you will find this to be relatively easy for you and familiar, except a lot easier. If you are a newbie with the above, (IMHO) you may find the concepts unfamiliar and the setup challenging but do-able (i.e., a real education :-).
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!
Used to regularly back-up info. Works beautifully and easily. Great buy!
Well, after trying out the Belkin Tune Cast II FM Transmitter, I have realized that the iTrip is a lot more effective in performing its duties.One of the pros that made me go for the iTrip is that it's neat and small. When I was using the Belkin Tune Cast II FM Transmitter, it used to be messy where it was nearly as half the size of my iPod Mini. It was hard to keep it in one place when I am driving my car because the transmitter used to drag the iPod around the car where ever I place it. It is also a heavy add-on. On the other hand, iTrip is light and just makes your iPod looks a little taller. The weight of the iTrip does not make that much of a difference.Its also made for the iPod and the only FM Transmitter made for the iPod. It's the only transmitter that you can control from your iPod (If you are not pleased with the default frequency)You have to keep in mind that what ever brand of FM Transmitters you are going to buy, you will NOT get CD Quality. The Quality is just like listening to your local FM Stations.The bad part about this product and this is my reason for giving it a 4 star rating is that it sucks out the battery out of your iPod. You probably will reduce the battery life. (30% to 50%)If you own a car charger then your problem is solved, go ahead and buy it!
I recently purchased this system (not from Amazon, but for an equally good price) and I must say, my expectations have been met, and exceeded! The Z-5500 is an attractive, powerful speaker setup, and is remarkably cheap considering the quality and options. The control center is aesthetically pleasing and very intuitive, much better than the Klipsch ProMedia offering.Pros:- Powerful- Relatively Cheap- Excellent Sound, especially for the price- Clear, crisp highs- Relatively clean, powerful subwoofer- Simple but efficient control system- Wonderful input selectionCons:- Midrange is a bit lacking, not the best for classical.- The satellites, while impressive for their size, lack the warmth and soundstage of better speakers- The subwoofer could be a bit tighter and less boomy.I tested these against my dad's old Boston bookshelf speakers (350$ bookshelves). In terms of warmth, midrange and soundstage, the Bostons were clearly superior. However, for highs, and crisp, accurate playback, I prefered the Logitech offering.Overall an excellent speaker system, made even more attractive to consumers because of the extremely low price tag.
i've been using this ipod for two and a half years now, and i just started having slight problems with the headphone jack now. as other people have said, it definitely doesn't fit 15,000 songs-- i have about 13,000 with nothing else on it-- but that's still an awful lot. i've definitely been really happy with this ipod & it's held up to a lot of wear & tear, so no complaints, really. it's heavier & thicker than the newer ones, but totally works just as well.
Wow, The picture on this set blows away DLP sets! No color wheel to breakdown or add rainbow artifacts, and the light source will last much longer than other types. The three LCD panels have better contrast than DLP sets, and are much larger, there by reducing the obvious pixels that our DLP had. Panasonic has a winner here, too bad that rear projection TVs are going away, they are much less costly than Plasma or other direct view tvs. We don't mind that it won't wall hang, the set is attractive and has a small foot print anyway.
What can I say, when you have a specialty vacuum and you need a filter, this one meets the need. There is a more expensive filter available but we don't vacuum toner so this one is more economical.
I bought a 40GB Zen Jukebox only 3 months ago after filling my 20GB and giving it to a friend. Unfortunately, I recently lost it on a bus and felt lost, disconnected without my constant music library.When I researched my new purchase, I was pleased to see not only a lower price but also a couple of upgrades from just a few months ago. Notably, two of my problems about my last Zen were fixed:1. Headphone jack was loose, causing sound problems with certain speakers/headphones. Seems to me the included headphones sound better than the last ones, even though I prefer to use higher quality headphones.2. the case now has with a view window, like the 20GB did (why they built the last 40GB version without a view window is beyond me). This enhancement sounds minor, but it makes the difference between using the protective case or not. With the pop-off front casing, the case is a requirement -- but without the view window, you have to take the case off to see what you're doing.If you already have a unit without the view window, I'd recommend contacting Nomad to either purchase the new case or hopefully get it for free.I LOVE this product. Reloading my entire 5000 song library was a snap, running the process overnight and waking up with the entire library restored! I love that I can use my WMA, MP3 and WAV format files and transfer between work and home computers. Back to happy!
I am a gamer, and I really like this mouse. The texture of the mouse's surface is rough so it takes a bit of getting used to, but it's very durable and doesn't seem to be wearing out as fast as my old MX900 did. The PTFE feet are marvelous, never have I had a mouse glide so smoothly.The customizable weight is a good idea. I like a heavier mouse so I have all of the largest weights inside the compartment. The cord is an ingenious idea, being woven-wrapped, although it does take more time for the factory-folded kinks to work themselves out because of this.I appreciate the trend back to corded peripherals, as I never found either wireless mice or keyboards to be reliable or responsive enough for gaming. This mouse has excellent response time, being corded, and has performed perfectly so far.
This device is a great Audio device But Bad Video.If you are getting this only for the video do not get this.
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!!
Look, I understand that the pictures won't bring you to tears of joy with their intense colors and riveting detail. If you want that, spend more on a camera that will be much larger and feature laden.However, if you want to throw your camera in your pocket and run out to a bar, the beach, or wherever (knowing full well that you might not even use it on said trip) it doesn't get a lot better than this. It's stupid easy to use, it's light, to this point it's been indestructible, and about 95% of my pictures, even from dimly lit places have been high quality. For some reason the quality suffers when you DON'T use the flash, but it really doesn't make much difference.So it's really all about what you're looking for. If you're in college or are a young person looking to document adventures, get this camera. If you're taking family vacations, probably you could do better. Either way, I love the thing.
When I first saw the price of this Belkin USB cable I thought there must be some mistake. USB 2.0, 10ft., and made by Belkin? For under $5 each?! NO WAY! But it was true. These cables are super fast, affordable and reliable. I have actually returned and bought multiple cables for friends, family and even work. You cannot go wrong here; when you purchase a device that needs a USB cable (i.e. printer or something) the stores try to get you to buy one for over $20! Why purchase it then when you can buy four of them for the same price? Buy 5 and get free ship!!
I have a pair of Motorola TalkAbout walkie-talkies, Model T6530. They work great, but one battery failed after a while. This is an actual Motorola product, an exact replacement for the battery that went bad. It works fine. One thing to note is that the battery is NiMH not NiCad. The original is also NiMH. You are getting the right part, despite the web description. The price is competitive, especially considering it is not a brand X "compatible".
The midi ball head works as advertised and holds my Canon 5D with Sigma 70-200 lens and 2x teleconverter with ease in either portrait or landscape shots. My only complaint is that it is difficult to find the exact release point when loosening the ball head to pivot the camera.
Fast and accurate service, I will continue to work with this vendor, i couldn't find more of this product lately.
This is a great calculator and I really suggest any college student majoring in business to buy this calculator. If you can learn to use it, it will make work much easier.
I love things like these especially this. I take it every where I just love it . I mean everyone should have one!
I upgraded from the Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard to this one and I am back to using my original keyboard. The good thing about this keyboard is that it allows you type in a more comfortable and natural position. The wrist rests are a bit softer than my original natural ergo keyboard.If you use this for typing out letters, amazon reviews, and essays, you will do just fine. That's because your two thumbs will rest in the center of the SPACEBAR. This is enough force to get desired response.If you use the keyboard for typing and game playing, then you will have an issue with this keyboard. That's because a gamer will most likely press the SPACEBAR key from the sides and that will cause a sticking seesaw motion with the key. I went to the store and tested other Microsoft keyboards and it seems they addressed this issue with the wireless 7000 combo keyboard. It costs a lot more than this one.Let's call this keyboard Windows ME. It works for some but annoys others. Go for the 7000 which is Windows XP. Hope this helps.
Does Palm have a problem it's not admitting? My two-day old Palm IIIx lost all its data this morning--garbage on the screen, no response to power button. A soft reset &quot;restored&quot; the unit--not the data, of course, just the factory defaults.Funny thing is, the Palm IIIx replaced a Palm III which had lost all its data the day before I bought the new one. I figured the old Palm III had probably had it, but at least it had served faithfully for two years. The new Palm IIIx didn't make it through two days.Palm tech support says the &quot;solution&quot; to lost data is a reset. Sure it is--that restores the unit to its factory condition. And then you synchronize it again to restore from your desktop. And again and again and again? Tonight will be the third attempt to get the data I depend on every day from my desktop to a Palm III model. All I want is a Palm IIIx that can hang on to my data for more than a day!
The LCD on my camera has also gone black. It would cost me over $140.00 to fix and I don't think it's worth it. I am very disappointed with Sony. I didn't even get 2 years of good service with the DSC-P51. I will never get another SONY product.
When I first got this iPod, I accidentally dropped it from about five feet off the ground onto hardwood floors. I was horrified. It was completely intact, but when I walked with it attached to the belt clip, the volume went down on its own. I had broken it. I immediately went to the local Apple Store, explained what happened, and was immediately given a new iPod. No questions asked. Didn't even ask to see a receipt. It was the most pleasant retail experience I have ever had returning a product, almost akin to refund nirvana. Why do I mention this story? Apple's legendary support and service. Plus a [great] MP3 player that will leave your friends drooling and bring you hours of happiness every day. Then I went online to Apple's website and registered it and was given a complimentary one-year subscription to MacWorld. Things just got even better. One of the best purchases I have ever made.
This is a really great item. I liked it so much I ended up buying three more.
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!
This is my second one. The first one quit working after only 4 months.But hey, it did it's job and STOPPED a voltage spike that a competing brand plugged into the same outlet never caught. So I am impressed.Unless you are into very high end surge protectors, an auto reset is a sign of a cheap unit. So I was happy to see my unit blow and quit working.
A while back, I reviewed the T-3 Euro version of the T-33 and it was a fine little camera. However, I wanted to upgrade (isn't that the point?) so I bought a T-9 a few weeks ago. A friend had purchased a T-7 and I was impressed, but when I saw the T-9, I was sold!The image quality is better, (6+ megapixels!), and this camera includes the "anti-shake" feature. I tested the "anti-shake" extensively on a recent trip to Thailand, as I absolutely h*a*t*e on-camera flash with these small point & shoot cameras. It's never enough and the lighting is far too bright (up close) and washed out. I can tell you, the "anti-shake" works rather well - not perfectly - but you do gain the equivalent of a "stop" or two of light, for all you low-light shooters. You can stretch that by setting the ASA or DIN speeds manually, and the pictures are quite nice. Color rendition is good, producing a very attractive image, and the zoom is the typical 3x. No problems there.They added a tripod screw on the bottom, dumping the separate plastic base of the T-3 (never used it...). There's a sliding front cover that powers the camera when moved from over the lens, or you can, as I often do, leave the cover down and operate the power button. Either way, the camera powers quite quickly, and battery life is good. I have not noticed any significant decrease in battery life over my T-3, but then I have a separate charger and an extra battery. Nicely, Sony added the separate charger to this set, probably to induce you to buy another battery but that's a smart idea.I use the leather belt case (same as the T-3) so I did not have to re-invest, and it's very fast. You'll be a real quick draw artist with this camera.In my T-3 review, I compared the T-3 favorably to the DSC-828 that I have literally retired (using it only for formal events now), and the T-9 is even better. I'd give the 828 away but I don't know who wants a boat anchor now, the T-9 is just that good.The T-9 is a super camera, as easy to carry everyday as a cell phone with capabilities far beyond cameras 5 times the size (and weight). Features: Red Eye reduction, *HUGE* view screen (really impressive for showing off to your friends what you just shot...), neat carry strap, LARGE internal memory (have to have it with 6 megapixel shots that save as large as 2mb each, but I strongly recommend the 2Gb chip. I keep a number of family and travel pictures on the card (always) to show friends and strangers, and keep about of the card free for pictures. While traveling on this last trip, I needed to download from my 1 Gb chip several times. It's big but not THAT big, so get the 2 GB chip...you're worth it and so are your vastly improved pictures...FYI - I shot almost 400 pictures in a week, as I allow that I shot duplicates many times to get the "right" view of a particular shot, and there's always bad ones to delete.Look for a USB memory stick reader, like the wonderful SanDisk MobileMate MS (the size, literally, of a USB flash drive, i.e. keyring-able), and you're ready.You can afford this. Think about it. Super small, excellent quality, out of the way...but ALWAYS there. Get it. Or, let me put it another way, "Can you afford less?".PS What I REALLY like about this camera is that my big 828 scares the pants off my subjects because it's seen (to them) as "professional", yet no one runs away when I pull this little guy out. You can see the differences in their attitude right away.I get more intimate pictures, with better resolution, using this camera far more frequently, now, than the 828.
This was a present for my daughter. The product arrived on time and wrapped well for shipping. Thanks for the great service.
I operate a Windows ME Pentium III platform. The download from the provided disks in the package went smoothly. Very user-friendly. Just put it through its paces -- printing (from Word 2000), scan, and copying. Flawless performance, with a very smooth, nifty interface, Connection through USB port makes for quick, easy operation. I do not use the machine for fax purposes, since I am connected to broadband cable modem. The only downer -- when I got home and opened the box, I discovered that the required USB cable was not included, so I had to truck out to get one. Kind of chintzy of Lexmark. They should have included one in the package, and charged more if they had to. Yes, I realize that there was a reminder on the box (smallish print) not to forget the USB cable, but, hey, I still think they should have put one in the box. Nice, convenient product. Also, it is not a space hog -- fits nicely where my HP Deskjet used to go. At [price], highly recommended.
We had this camera for nine months, and treated it like a baby. Like so many others we had the lens cover stop working. Piece of junk! We won't ever buy Sony again.
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.
Simply the model Thermaltake W0106RU Toughpower is not of 750W Power Supply is a 700W Power Supply.Beware with this Swindle!!!!Thermaltake W0106RU Toughpower 750W Power Supply with Active PFC
After a few days of buying this from Amazon it started to lose some bass. It's great for an alarm clock. You can set the alarm on your Ipod and leave the device on.The remote is awesome.
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 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.
This is a great TV. Picture is crystal clear. It arrived before the date given. Would absolutely order again. Thanks
I bought it a month ago for about $$, I burned 5 cds so far with no problem, don't use the bundled CD-R and CD-RW as they r of poor qauilty, I just love the bundled software "NeroExpress" so so easy, u would need to buy IDE cable if yr PC has only one.
Best product for a great price! Perfect sound for the room we were using. A little disappointed with the shipping. I paid quite a bit for expedited shipping, as I needed it within the week. For approx $60, I expected it to arrive sooner than 5 days.
When we bought this camcorder I was a little worried, since I never handled a camcorder before. I had no problems! It was so lightweight and easy to use. I love the display that tells you how much time is left on the battery. I would recommend this camcorder to everyone!
I have owned three X50's now, within the last 3 1/2 years. One of them, the first, has never failed me, never died, had 'service' issues, heat or cold sensitivity and has saved my wallet hundreds of times over.I have had three because one was stolen from my vehicle, and I loved it so much, that very morning I bought a new one. The price then was still over $300.00. I have total trust in both my current X50's and have used other detectors before, including the Valentine model. The arrows, though nice, were not a deciding factor considering my location. If maybe you lived in a more populated area, it might be helpful.The range on this, I have not read an exact distance, but I have picked up, on slightly hilly terrain, cops in a speed trap from approx. 5 miles away. I heard the beep, slowed down, hit the silence button and waited to pass the cop. I went over a few hills, and sitting at the top of one, unseen from the spot of detection at first, was 3 cops. Two with KA (highway patrol) and one with K band (local sheriff). It has great range, needless to say.The display on this is easy to see day and night, especially if you take into effect that you can dim the display, or change how the display is shown. Instead of a dull Highway showing, you can press a button, and it will say HD in a dull red. Perfect for night driving, for your own vision, and so officers dont see that dead give-away red light on your dash or in the window.There are alot of other features I like about the X50, but they are covered in other reviews, and range from its size, to how easy it is to swap from one vehicle to another if needed. I recommend this item 100%, as I have not had a single problem with the 3 I have had. I own two vehicles, both always have my X50 on, and are both continually saving me from hefty tickets. It has paid for itself more times then I can remember.For those who claim its junk, I bought my first from a Flying-J Travel Center. It has worked since day one, traveled across and around the US several times over, and in Dallas Texas, during 108+ degree temps, still kept me safe from tickets.You can buy a nice selection of accessories for it, which I suggest=Escort Direct Wire SmartCord as it makes muting the beep much easier for vehicles where an outlet is out of easy reach. I use it for both my vehicles.
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.
"Tuned bass port", and you hear it. Great sound. Excellent small radio/alarm unit, but a bit pricey. I got a factory rebuild instead for a lot less.
I am usually a Sony Buyer and I was just blown by the amazing clarity , resolution and superior color output of this product. Much better than any other LCD Product in the market and definitely the investment for the future.I have the 22 inch version and it is just fantastic!
I've had this desktop since 2003 and it's been very reliable. I purchased a laptop in 2007, the HP DV9005, but that already burned earlier this year. I don't think HP has a good reputation with quality anymore or with customer service, not that I've tried to contact them with any issues.I'm back on my trusty desktop and I believe it will be working forever. I love it! I haven't used the DVD writer,the CD reader, or the floppy drive in a couple of years so I'm not sure if those are still working. However, there are plenty of USB ports, a SD card reader, and other media drives that I use frequently.I wish to upgrade the RAM from 512MB to 2GB, but I don't have a dire need to upgrade so, other than that, I've been very happy with my HP a350n!
Called company, because I needed order sooner. They had tremendous customer service. Item arrived on time & worked properly.
This is an excellent printer. Easy to set up and the output is outstanding.
For the price of these teensy speakers, they are terrific. I use them with my Ipod and do yoga outside in the backyard. Perfect for something like that. Don't count on them to blast music through the house when you're having a party, but in smaller situations throughout the place, you'll be fine.
I have this unit and the drive randomly turns on and off in the middle of writing to it. Not recommended!
I bought this camera when it first come out. In photo mode, it's cool (i guess whatever new model of DC which will take pretty good photos now). Other than taking Photos, it will take short movie clips too...However, when i look at the spec before i buy it. It says &quot;15 sec Quick Time Movie using 8MB card&quot;. Then i thought that's because of the small size memory. The true is the camera really can only take 15 seconds of each movie clip... if u have a 16mb card, u may take 2-3 movies... Imagine how many things you can do in 15sec... Compare to other camera, such as fuji, they shoot 80sec of avi movie, and the quality is a lot better when you are not shooting movie under the sun.You may say, if shooting movie, go get a Mini DV.. but 15sec/clip is really not enough.. also you will get lots of noise pixel when u are shooting indoor movie. No sound when previewing a movie on the camera. When recording movie, it will capture the disk writing sound and is very noisy. It's in Quick time movie, and i found that not every computer has quicktime player, so i need to download the player everytime i am showing the movie in a new place.Beside the movie, it takes me a 2 days and i still can't find out how to do autonumber on the image file. Finally the Tech Support answer me in few days (that i've already made a refund) telling me that it can be change in the software browser.The 10X zoom is great. But compare to 3X zoom DC, it doesn't give me a big surprise. Just a little closer to the object.But Overall, it's not a bad camera. The image mode is pretty good. Hoping to see more buffer to the moive mode in the future camera, also a speaker is neccessary for instant movie. That is the major reason i don't keep the camera.
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.
I bought one and was pretty dissatisfied with it. Then a little online research brought me to the nice Swedish hackers who've come up with RockBox, an open-source replacement for the buggy firmware that comes with the unit. I highly recommend downloading and installing RockBox. Pretty much all the problems people have had are solved with this update. It makes the interface work the way you expect it to, and no more skipping or freezing.The player itself is great now. The headphones are cruddy, but that's a small problem since most people have their own anyway. I've got well over 100 albums on mine, and a few hundred loose songs, and the thing is still not even half full!
Unusable and Celestron don't support it well, anyway I purchase it many years ago and never used. It seems that the telescope has a fabrication flaw.
I bought this thing back when it first came out in 2003 or 2004, after reviewing the few mp3 players available at the time. I decided against the Ipod because I was not thrilled with the whole "send it back to Apple just to replace the battery" bit, not to mention the over-priced accessories that came along with buying one. I also wasn't interested in flashy exteriors hiding cheap crap made by some third party. I wanted something with plenty of storage, good sound quality, and durability.My Nomad accompanied me on countless commutes and a cross-country trip to Florida. I bought a 40g model for my dad for Christmas. My dad is technically-challenged (to put it mildly), but he had no problems learning the interface and dealing with the firmware. He often dropped his Nomad, left it in the car in the baking Southern California heat, and forgot to turn it off many, many times. After years of consistent abuse, his "brick" is still chugging merrily away. So is mine. Neither of us have suffered from any of the headphone jack issues or firmware problems that plagued other Nomad Zen Xtra owners. Perhaps we were just lucky. Anyway, when my "brick" finally gives out, I will go out and buy myself another mp3 player. Hint: It will not be an Ipod.
I have a PEG-S320, the precursor to the S360. The clie is a good value, in many ways better than what Palm has to offer, but it has a couple of design flaws. Sony can be kind of arrogant in its cost-cutting:- There is no "recharge" indicator LED on the unit or on the power adapter. There is the lighning bolt that appears when it is turned on, but an indicator light on the power plug would be useful too.- There is no hold button, so the Clie spontaneously discharges itself in your pocket. This has happened to me a number of times. For some reason the buttons are just especially easy to press by mistake.- In my particular case, the Clie stopped working after about 6 months of light use. It just would not turn on. Sony tried having me recharge/reset it, but since there is no indicator light, there is no way of knowing if the problem is with the AC adapter or with the unit...
This MP3 Player is great. I wanted to be different and not walk around with the other popular one that everyone else has. It holds lots of songs, the battery life it ok but could be better, and its pocket sized which is a plus for me. It has an AM radio unlike the other popular brand of music player but you hear nothing but static most of the time. The first one that was sent to me gave me problems after owning it for a few months. It was sent back, repaired and returned to me. A month after that, it was freezing up again so they replaced it with a completely different one. I've had no problems with it ever since so I'm gonna assume the first one was defective. I've owned it for almost 2 years now.
I owned the first Digital Rebel and it was quite remarkable at the time. The Rebel XT takes all the great features of the original and improves it in every way. I am a professional photographer and I own a Canon 20D as well. The XT is a great second camera for me as it has most all the features of the 20D and is MUCH lighter. 8 megapixels and the RAW + Jpeg mode are new as is a faster start-up and a greater image buffer for when you are shooting action. Using PhotoShop CS2, I can take the RAW files and turn them into 70 meg files with amazing quality and clarity.I recommend the external power grip as it adds a vertical grip and also the ability to use AA batteries or 2 lithiums! Consider also adding the 420EX flash if you plan to do a lot of flash photography. The 420EX will allow you to save the camera's battery and also give you a more powerful flash that syncs at ALL shutterspeeds in Program, TV and AV modes. The lens is optically sound but not much of a zoom. Consider the 75 - 300mm USM.
Been happy with this transmitter. I've previously owned a belkin and that was a bad idea. This one has worked from lower Alabama to Louisville, Kentucky without a single buzz or having to change the station. It was cheap and worth it. I know of two others that own this and love it too!
It works very well and seems sturdy. Nice, robust sound for such a small device. What I don't get is how to plug in the ipod in such a way that it sits snug and nice into the platform. The plug seems to get in the way and the only way I can put in my nano is upside down. Not a big deal, but maybe someone can tell me if I'm missing some obvious trick.
I honestly think this Beltronics V995 is the best on the market for the price. It does all you will ever need and does it quite well. I am convinced that it paid for itself the first month I had it. You can get some that are bigger and heavier and more costly but this one will do all you will ever need just as well or better than any. I recommend this item without reservation.
I use these for a stereo (2.0) and the sound is incredible. They are my only speakers in a 800 sq. ft. area and they fill the room with sound. These speakers have excellent range. These replaced my old Sony speakers and absolutely blew them away. I tried the Bose but they didn't sound as clean as the Polk. And you cannot beat the value!!
Purchased for a digital camera and another one for a HD camcorder. Both work fine. I had a fear that the HD video camera would want to write to the card faster than the card could save but this was not the case.
This is the best thing I ever bought for my 10" Netbook. It keeps cool all the time no matter how many hours the computer is on. A bigger Netbook/Notebook could fit on this as well. Silent and effective..I would recommend this to anyone with a Notebook or Netbook. This does not shift around and is study, nice and thin, lightweight..this is so reasonably priced too.
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.
The Curse of Chalion is one of the best fantasy books I've read in several years. The plot is strong, the characters are real and interesting, and the writing itself is excellent.I found the protagonist, Cazaril, to be humble, funny, clever, frightened, and noble -- sometimes all at once. His history is proud, but sad and really drew me into the story. With her writing, the author made me identify with his plight, his hopes, and his dedication to those who helped him when he was in great need. I greatly anticipated turning the pages of this book to discover how Caz would overcome all the challenges facing him and, hopefully, earn some well-deserved rewards for his loyal service and advice. Lois McMaster Bujold keeps you guessing as to how Caz can and will protect his charges, Iselle and Beatriz, as the larger problems facing the realm, and Iselle's family, are revealed. Her writing makes you want to think ahead, pay attention to details, and plot alongside Caz, Iselle and Beatriz.When I finished this book (long prior to the release of Paladin of Souls), I found myself wishing for more books in this setting following the characters and the realm as they face new challenges. I really enjoyed this book, and I give my strongest recommendation.
Bought this mouse from Amazon the other day, been using it for almost a week now. I love it.PROSBig, ergonomic, doesn't move around the desk.CONSTakes a bit to get used to, and it wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be.Other ThoughtsNone, really. Great mouse.
Bought this printer about 8 years ago and it has been giving me sterling service. I use us mainly for black and white documents -- articles and worksheets for my students. The tricolour cartridge has long dried out but the printer still works fine as long as the cartridge is in place. I have read some reviews stating that this printer will not work if one of the cartridges is empty, but for me this has not been the case. This printer has never failed me, working very well with 3 or 4 different computers that I owned and now own. The paper feed sometimes does not work as it should, taking up more than one sheet especially if the sheets are less than 80 gsm. The cartridges are expensive but I have managed to source on the internet reasonably priced compatibles.
I was currently switching my monitor between the two computers and using separate keyboards and mice. However, it was very inconvenient and I even found myself not wanting to work on something on one computer because I would have to move the monitor. This KVM kit was wonderful. I set it up in no time at all. It came with directions but it is really so straight forward you could hook it up without them. No extra power needed. No batteries or a plug, so it can go anywhere. I have not had any problems with the double ctrl switching feature, but I could see how it could become one if you use ctl a lot. I suggest watching yourself to see if you use the ctrl key all the time. Also, if you don't have cords already, make sure you get this kit(cords included) and not a KVM switch by itself. I have had no problems with lag-time between the keyboard, mouse and monitor. The KVM switch itself has two lights on top that indicate which computer is being used. This is not so useful if you monitor is on, but it is useful if your computer has frozen and you are not sure which computer you are on. I think this switch is incredibly convenient and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to run two computers with just one keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
This is great for the price and thre batteries last a long time.It isn't very loud and some recordings from the 50's and 60's are low quality.Thia makes it impossible to hear without in ear earplugs.Still very good for the bucks and the battery lasts a pretty good while.
I bought a spindle of these blank CD-R's thinking that they would be good and reliable because they were made by Sony. Boy was I wrong! I burn quite a few CD's and use a state of the art burner and state of the art software. I'd say at least 2/3 of the CD's from this spindle did not work. I've never had that problem with any of the other brands of CD's I've used. It would take me around 3 of the Sony blank CD's just to burn one CD. Definetely spend your money on a different brand. They're 10x as reliable!
I used it to print some very nice posters. The solids are like paint, the photos look amazing. Buy genuine Epson photo paper for best photo quality prints.
I am very particular about headsets. This Panasonic headset has been my favorite headset ever, and I own at least 13 headsets (really). Unfortunately, mine developed a bad/intermittent contact somewhere, but I go through headsets like bottled water (only 6 of mine work). I bought another because I couldn't stand using my 'backups' anymore. I recommended it to 2 friends, and theirs are going strong, but they use theirs less. I use my headsets hard, often hours a day.The leatherette earpad is comfortable, and will not wear out & need to be replaced like foam covers will. This one has a good-length boom and mic gain. People don't say, "What? Talk louder." with this headset, and they like the way my voice sounds; in fact, I believe it is the same mic element in my older high-end (nice-sounding) KX-TC series Panasonic phone, because people can't tell a difference when I switch over. Receiving sound is also very good; not too weak or too strong, but if I had to choose, a little on the stronger/efficient side, which most people prefer.The headset doesn't feel delicate, but I guess it is, or at least some internal wiring is, as poor durability is reported. It's not an excuse, but you ~could~ buy 2 or 3 of these for the same price as more expensive models (even Panasonic) and still not get a headset as good-sounding or as comfortable.I have ruined headsets by rotating the mic to get it pointed more towards my mouth (I don't mean bending the boom). Don't do that. If you pull off the foam windscreen, you will notice that the mic is at a 45 deg angle when it is facing your mouth. This is actually proper from a sound engineering aspect.Everything which makes this headset larger, 'clunkier', 'mid school', 'unattractive', or 'uncool', or its lack of collapsibility serves to your advantage for good sound and comfort. Due to its size, it's not ideal to bring along for cellphone use, but if you do, while you have it on, you will be well-served.Like the previous reviewer, I have used/owned Plantronics (not Panasonic) headsets and they do not work well in my Panasonic and other home phones. The (Plantronics--I've used 3) mics simply do not produce enough gain, and the booms do not come out far enough to the mouth. So I use them as backups. Plantronics used to be the expensive quality leader, but their quality seems to have suffered in recent years, and prices remain high. Panasonic has been the only brand to consistently do right by me on many products.Amzn price on this item fluctuates. Anything in the low tens is a great price online, anything in the mid tens is the best price you'll see in a store, and the high tens is typical store price.This has a 2.5mm mini-plug for use in cell and home phones, not computer sound cards. Headsets are made in China, like everything else we depend on.
These cables do exactly what they claim to do.If you travel often then theseare perfect for you.Watch movies on the go with ease by hooking up to any tv in seconds.The audio quality is great and the video quality is good espcially considering its justenlarging the picture from the zune itself.As long as you purchase knowing you wontget quite dvd quality picture you should be happy with it.I do a lot of travelling and this is great for me.No lugging around portable dvd playersor having to watch stuff on the tiny screen.Its also great for playing music for anysort of party or get togather.Music and videos with ease.Id recommend it for anyonewho loves the Zune.Considering the price and quality of theseid say you can't beat it.Also dont forget to change the display view on the zune itself otherwise you will notget video on your tv.
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.
This swivel does exactly what it is supposed to. It turns easily without spinning out of control. The spinning mechanism is large enough so that the surface is level even if the TV is forward or back. The rubber feet virtually lock it to the underlying table.The unit is unobtrusive, low and the rounded edges give it a finished look.Highly recommended.
This item was a gift for me. Though it is constructed well and supports the iPod Nano perfectly, it is not designed for any additional hardware. Being an avid runner, I have the Nike+ sports package. The Receiver is NOT compatable with this style arm band (neither is the FM receiver).iPod needs to design this arm band with additional holes (aside from cutting my own into the armband) for iPod accessory support.
My son bought this item and it broke after four months. He sent it in for repairs with no external damage, they sent it back with a couple of dents in the case. With that, they said their damage was not covered by the warranty. NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE FROM APPLE.
great for kids, light and easy. Not waterproof and that is why it is light enough for themkids love them
It's perfect for me. It fits in my pocket, and I listen to it every day during my commute in and out of work. I don't have to charge it for 3 or 4 days. I listen to it about 2 hours a day so that's great for me. Oh, and it holds plenty of songs. Love this one. I got the green one. (:
I wouldn't buy these again and wish I hadn't paid so much for them either. (around $9) I've had them for less then 5 months. At first they were perfect because they matched my pink Ipod, i thought the gooey stuff would feel nice... etc. I didn't have any problem with the sound quality. The problems I have/ had with it is the first month after I would use them the outer ear ( where they sit) would feel sore. (I don't listen to the music loud either so it wasn't that.) My ear doesn't hurt anymore after a use, so you will get use to the discomfort. Then main reason I wouldn't buy this earphone again is because the white cord sticks with dirt like glue. After awhile no matter what i used (clorox wipes, water, hand soap) i couldn't get it to return to it's nice white color and now it looks off-white or basically dirty. I also didn't like the part that connects the earphones to the Ipod or whatever you connect it too. For me, I like to slip my Ipod in my back pocket when i need to use both hands for something, well because there is a bend in the plug, it pops out of my pocket, disconecting from the Ipod. (The Ipod earphones stick straight out and are as thin as the Ipod) Since I'm a student I haven't gotten around to, or feel like spending money, to get another, different set, I strongly advise you not to buy this product. If anything I would recommend the normal Ipod earphones, or keep searching for some better ones.
Great looking thing. Not the cheapest of its class but certainly one of the better looking ones. Make sure that if you buy this unit you also buy the USB cable (a/b) that the package lacks (at least when bought from Amazon). I have seen some other online retailers sell it with the USB.The problems with the unit are the fact that it cannot handle multi-page faxes (so irritating to use if you fax a lot) and that if you want to cancel a print the fastest way is to just pull out the paper tray. You have at least 4 clicks minimum to go through the menus to cancel the print. The unit is quite big but seems to handle various paper types. The other point to consider is the price of the product's toner is quite expensive as compared to other multifunction units.
ok so it came in pretty quick. went to remove my radio and they feel really flimsy and it cut my hand with it so i would recommend using gloves with this
My old AT&T answering machine stopped working, so I purchased this one to replace it. I can't give it five stars because there is some static when listening and it is hard to adjust the volume to cut out the static to hear clearly. Overall, does a pretty good job altho I liked my old one better.
I bought this for my ladyfriend, who seems to be quite happy with it. Good picture, and a remote control. A bit complicated to set up, but still very manageable. At this price range, this seems to be one of the better deals...
save your money for some real protection for your gear (panamax, furman, etc.). i have a powerbar and during the recent storms in southern california lost my rotel av receiver to a brownout despite it being hooked up to one of these. never mind the bold claims about how these glorified surge protectors will enhance your system's sound and picture. spend your money, instead, on protecting your investment.
Some ideas you know are right but the way they are done makes you feel depressed, this is the real mark of a Microsoft product, so near and yet so dissappointing at the same time.If you like the way Windows 95 works you may like the Zune but otherwise why not go for the best and buy an iPod (better support, better song & video library, better 3rd party options...
This is the second Garmin GPS I have owned. Have had the C340 for about 4 months. I find this unit a lot more accurate than the C330 and the having the street names announced makes all the difference in the world. Aquisition time and recaulculating are snappy. One phone call to Garmin phone support took only 4 minutes to reach the right person and question was promptly addressed.Cons: Volume is a tad to low for my hard of hearing ears. No software for Mac although I was told it would be available in the spring. My only other comment is that the final instruction to turn comes a bit too late if you are going fast or in a strange high traffic area.In conclusion a great product. Richard of Wichita Falls, TX
First of all, we're fans of Sony to begin with, but these speakers do NOT disappoint! Excellent and rich sound quality for our HDTV. It sounds like a more expensive speaker, which we're very happy about. Easy set up...wire and instructions are included, of course. The shipping and delivery were swift and prompt, without any problems!
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 product was smaller than I thought, so my husband is using it on his monitor. Easy installation. Good product, fast shipping.
I love my ergonomic wave keyboard! When my last one died after a couple of years, and a couple of spills, it was hard to deal with a regular keyboard, even for the couple of days until the new one arrived. But I was thrilled at the quick shipping, and how soon I was back clicking away comfortably!
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.
Excellent product, easy to print and and great to record!! I will buy this product again and again for my projects.
I purchased this product to use with my Canon Powershot S3 IS.Let's face it, I was nervous. It is a plastic bag. But I really wanted to take some shots while snorkeling in the Bahamas. I did try it in the sink, empty, to try and gain some confidence in it. The first time out, I stayed close to shore and watched very closely.It is a tight fit to get *this* camera in, and it takes a lot of effort to get the camera to properly turn on. It is a bit tight for the lens to adjust so the camera beeps and turns off. You can get it to work after a couple of tries. For cameras with fixed lenses, this may not be an issue. On this particular camera, the screen would also not be available so you are stuck trying to use the viewfinder through the plastic and a mask. It's not great, but I am not a professional photographer so my expectations weren't high. Besides, the great thing with digital is you can take loads of pictures and a few will turn out (get a big memory card).It is a bit hard to manipulate the settings through the bag. It is thick plastic. I did grow pretty confident, though, in the design. Nothing leaked, though you will get condensation out of the water and a few drops when you open the case. The camera does move around a bit, as do the bags with dessicant, and this can be a pain. You may have to wrestle with it, since it floats very well (not a bad thing) and the strap is pretty big. If you are a snorkeler that likes to dive a lot, this could be an issue.Overall the pictures were OK. There was a lot of distortion on some underwater shots, in part due to my type of camera. I did try to keep the plastic flat in front of the lens. The zoom seemed to result in additional distortion around the edges of the pictures. IF you had clear water, bright sun, and a nearby subject you could get some nice pictures. Land photos seem just a bit less crisp than they would be without the bag. Nonetheless there were at least two trips where I really wished I had my camera and this bag.I suspect with a different camera it would be pretty good. I am considering getting the SLR version of this bag but would get a hard case if prices come down. I think it did what I expected. It was reliable, kept the camera dry on boat trips, and turned out decent quality photos. The defects were more likely due to the camera being a bit large for this bag. However, there is room for failure (including user error) and the results could be bad.It is NOT comparable to a "hard case" waterproof housing. It you are looking for that sort of performance, buy that type of housing. Nothing is 100% fail safe when combining standard camera equipment and water, so if it would be the end of the world to damage the camera, leave it onshore. :)
Sits soft and tender on your ears.A 4.5 ft cord.For the price they are just fine.You don't aways get what you pay for,sometimes you get more.Not Hi Fi, clean but a little bassish.Jim So. City
I have been using The Plug now for years. When placed in the ear correctly, the sound is thick with bass. OR, you can adjust the placement for less bass. I tend to adjust down the bass as necessary on my laptop or iPod as needed. They can over-power the trebles and mids if you are not carful... I have found that these earbuds are so efficient that I cannot come close to the highest volumes on the media where I use them.I have found them to be extremely durable. I crushed my first pair and the second pair I was able to glue them back together after stepping on THAT pair as well; they still operate without issue to this day.If you can find a better sounding earphones for less money then you are doing well.
Had it for a little over year and it just stopped working one day. Very disappointed. Will not buy another Monster brand surge protector.
Scanner and software are great, very streamlined for home document scanning - bills, statements, invoices, etc.too bad software does not work on Windows Server 2003, because it relies on TWAIN support. They could have made it compatible with ISIS.The scanner beats hands down the Fujitsu's ScanSnap 5110-EOX2 (which I also have). Software is much better - for example renaming resulting PDF files to meaninful names is a royal pain with Fujitsu/Adobe bundle, but with Kodak Capture it's a piece of cake. Just take care to learn the software - it's not immediately intuitive.1. capture a bunch of documents (statements, etc.) into a batch2. press "E" to start naming documents. While doing that you can brows the first or 2nd page of each document to get idea of what statement and what date it applies to.
The iPod video is SO far greater than my iPod Nano! It's still the best for music listening, but the picture quality is outstanding and playback is easy. The games are awesome, too! You won't regret buying one.
This bag is absolutely perfect! I bought it for my 15.4" Toshiba, worried it might not fit. The computer just BARELY fits, which is good, because I'd hate to carry a bag any bigger. It's got many pockets for pens, cell phone, makeup, etc. I love the sueded red lining. I showed it to friends and colleauges the day it arrived, and everyone raved. It's seriously the best deal(bought it here for $55) I was able to find after several days (hours on end) searching the net for the perfect fashionable laptop bag!
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!
I was looking for a capless flash drive so I wouldn't need to keep track of the cap, and the retractable design of this works well. The hardware functions without problems and is even attractive. The case is real metal -- I know because my magnetic bracelet tried to stick to it! (With no harm to either.)Only warning is that the pre-loaded U3 software tries to load itself every time the drive is inserted into a computer -- REALLY annoying when you are trying to use the drive the transfer files to a colleague and it tries to load onto their machine! Even when de-activated, the U3 thing claims a drive name for itself. I thought it would be fun to try the U3 functions but I'm ready to erase the whole thing to get it to stop trying to take over.
This plug strip was a great addition to our travel electronics on a recent European trip. The cord is short and the unit compact so that it took up little room. Combined with the appropriate plug adaptor we we able to charge three item from one wall outlet. With the number of electronic devises we all carry; phone, iPod, camera, computer, etc, finding a simple charging solution is a challenge. This product is a great solution. Note as stated the cord is short so the unit is compact, this was not a problem.
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.
The radio is very nice. I like the functions and believe it is priced a little bit high for what you get. The technology makes up for the build however. I like the 2 way radio function. The antenna is great as it is not telescoping. What I did not like was:1. the dynamo crank handle is plastic and flimsy2. it won't charge an iPhone4s nor a Droid X2 (I contacted Midland and they confirmed)Other than that, it is not bad. I returned mine b/c my intention was to have a radio and back up way to charge my phones. It would be nice if the manufacturer just went ahead and listed the actual cell phones that the radio is capable of charging instead of putting the buyer and seller through the return process.
Plugged it in, perfect! Now if I only could find the right driver for my printer I could actually use it. Fast service and packed well.
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.
Excellent printer. No problems, prints quietly & quickly. Makes copies quickly too. I have printed quite a few cards & pictures all turning out very nice. Doesn't seem to use up ink as fast as I was expecting. Like the fact that I only have to replace the color that is empty. Good all in one for the money.
I received the unit as a gift 1 year ago and I was thrilled with the quality and look of the unit - I think panasonic did a good job on the looks of the unit. A month ago, my unit stopped working giving me error code H02. I called panasonic and waited 1 hour for customer service. After discussing the issue with the representative I was told that the issue was due to a spindle problem. At first Panasonic did not want to pay for the defect, but agreed later to send me a letter stating that I could take it to an agreed service location and that they would pay for the parts only. A month went by and I still had not received the letter. I called and waited for 1 hour and 20 minutes on the phone. I spoke with the representative and was told that my case was still pending and that they did not have anything else to tell me. I have contacted them a couple of times and even asked to speak with a supervisor and they refuse to transfer me - their service is terrible. I was so disatisfied with their service and product that I gave up and I purchased another dvd player yesterday. I purchased the 7" Polaroid DVD for about (...) at Circuit city as a replacement. For what I need it, this inexpensive unit is good enough. As a last word, I would warn you that if you are planning to purchase this unit, keep in mind that it may fail and Panasonic most probably will not do much to help you out. Also, this unit according to some reviews in the internet, has various issues (i.e. code errors H03, H02) which render the unit unoperable. Hopefully this helps you make a better decision.
This item is better than the Sony SRF-M37V. It has better reception, especially in the hills of the Los Angeles area. I don't need iPods, since I want live NPR and DJs. Currently, the number of such "walkman-like" electronics devices is far smaller than was the case ten or twelve years ago, and I don't know anything better, yet this item is also probably discontinued.
I haven't used this item yet, but Amazon sends me email asking for a review. Other people say it works well, I hope they are correct being that I bought some to use. The package did arrive on time and it is in a plastic bag as shown. I gave it 5 stars just because I haven't had anything bad happen and I try to always give people the benefit of the doubt.
This USB-USB cable was labeled compatible with Mac OS and the bubble pack it came in also claims that, but it is not Mac-compatible.A real bummer...
it arrived with in 3 days and the price was unbeatible , great printer !
The latest Japanese-made Sony receiver carries on the tradition of the predecessor ICF-7600 Series, one of which I have owned for 26 years.The sensitivity is amazing. For example, I am able to copy CW and SSB transmissions on the 80/75-meter ham band with ease, even if they're DX. The stability is excellent, as is the tuning rate.The set's FM stereo reception--through headphones--is wonderful, too.All in all, I would heartily recommend this set. The only drawback is that Sony no longer includes an AC adapter for its ICF-7600GR.
This is a very nice small and compact TV- good picture quality
My opinion more or less mirrors a lot of other people's it seems. I've had this for going on near a year now and while the device itself is ok (although a little bulky and awkward), the service is really hit or miss.I drive around in the Boston area, and one of the first things I noticed was that it only reports major multi-lane interstate highways, basically.. and even at that, not all of them. Anything in the city proper or its suburbs is totally silent, even if it's a major thoroughfare. More often than not, my nuvi will try and direct me off the highway onto a road that's just as jammed if not more so. And this is when the data's accurate, which isn't terribly often. It seems to me that in my area what I get is around a half hour behind most of the time.For me, it got to the point where I really didn't trust the directions my nuvi would give me when I had it plugged in. Even though I have a couple months left on it, it sits unused in my glove compartment.If you're looking into getting one of these, I'd strongly suggest you find someone nearby who already has one and look at the sort of reports it gives on a regular basis, and decide if that quality of information is good enough for you.Don't let this steer you away from buying the Nuvi itself though, I love mine and would recommend it to anyone.
The DIR-655 worked as promised. I wanted it to be hidden, provide strong wireless connection for me and my wifes' laptops, and provide strong wired connection for Gaming for my kids. I placed it in the rafters in my basement and I'm happy with the wirelsss reception I get throughout the house (I have a ranch style - one floor). My kids were able to set up and host online gaming easily and I was able to configure it pretty good. Although I have not converted to Cat6 cabling, the wired computers reported they were connected at 1000Mb and it seems large files like movies and backups go quicker with the gigabit wired connection on my internal network - even with my old CAT5 cords. The only downside was that nobody could answer what the USB port was used for on the router. The best answer I got was from a tech support guy who said that USB support was "to be enabled with a future Firmware Uddate". Guess I still have to plug my USB mass storage into my box until then.
I have used this seller twice in the past month. The product was exactly as stated and the delivery time was great. I will definitely use this seller again.
I bought one from Fry's Electronics in San Francisco Bay area. Outside it is labeled as 2GB, it is only read as 128 MB. My casio camera can't read this card. Don't recommend this brand.
Installed ok with Ubuntu Linux 10.04 and Ndiswrapper and it would connect to the network but fail as soon as any large data transfer was attempted. In fact, it would freeze the system and necessitate a reboot (a very rare event with Linux). Item returned and replaced with an SMC2536W-AG2, which is excellent.
Got my new scanner today, and it's been running constantly for about 8 hours. The setup took longer than it should have (about 30 minutes), but now it's pumping out slides like crazy. No problems with my system, it's just not very forgiving if you aren't patient. The batch scan ability is a must. I wouldn't get a film scanner without it. Resolution is plenty, unless you're a professional or plan to enlarge beyond 8x10". It might even work beyond that, I just didn't try. I'd highly recommend.
This is a wonderful product that is compact enough for me to keep my laptop plugged into it at all times and move it from plug to plug. When the apartment building next to mine was struck by lightning, I decided that I better get a surge protector and this portable option was just what I wanted.
Overall it's a WONDERFUL device and now I don't get lost! Some features that need to added would be nice:1) include a 'ping' just before the correct left/right turn needs to be taken (similar to other GPS units). I sometimes miss a turn because I'm unsure which turn to make correctly.2) there was one instance when it could not find a street in San Jose, CA at all, even after several tries to enter the address.
I had at one time actually considered buying an iPod, but I'm continually disgusted by Apple's worst enemy - their own customers. Once I dismissed the anti-Microsoft propaganda spewing Mac fan-boys for a moment and took an unbiased look at the Zune for myself, it was tempting, but I was still skeptical overall. After using it for a few days however, I lost all doubt concerning the quality of this product. I have not experienced any of the setbacks that some people have mentioned concerning installation and use of the software, and the interface is clean simple enough for `non-technical' people like my girlfriend and mother to use with ease.The most impressive feature to me is the screen itself, crisp and clear, with its wide angle view, is perfect for those long waiting periods in the doctor's office (though watching video is more taxing on the battery life), and the photo features work just as well as expected.I have not yet attempted to use the WiFi feature, though to be honest; it was never a factor in my decision to purchase a Zune.Overall, this is a great mp3 player with enough extras to make it a 'must have' for me.
My son uses his set for Skype. He loves it and hasn't had any complaints. So far it's been working great since Christmas.
Great product at this price point.Pros: quick charge, small item - travels nicelyCons: wished I would have considered a charger that worked in the car as well.
Soy un principiante en esto de la fotografia, esta ha sido mi primera camara slr, por lo tanto me ha tocado experimentar con ella para obtener las mejores tomas posibles a la vez que han aumentado mis conocimientos en el area, el desempe&ntilde;o es excelente tanto en tomas fijas como las que he realizado a objetos en movimiento,tanto sus funciones automaticas como las profesionales ofrecen un desempe&ntilde;o excelente, he tomado mas de 300 fotos en poco menos de cuatro meses, el zoom que tiene es rapido, los botones tienen una disposicion excelente para manejarla con una sola mano, lo unico que necesita es un flash de la serie speedlite, tuve oportunidad de conseguir uno prestado de un amigo y el cambio fue estupendo ya que este tiene mas alcance para el lente que la camara trae,ya que el flash que trae carece de potencia el cual ofrece su mejor desempe&ntilde;o en los 28mm del lente(no le podemos pedir mas a un flash integrado), por ultimo les dijo que posee el mejor sistema de medicion de luz que existe en el mercado (E-TTL)y esta disponible tanto con flash integrado como con el flash externo
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.
The Samsung LNT4035H is our first venture into hi-def. I researched the purchase for over a year and using a matrix I selected this set for the overall value. It had a great picture, decent sound, and an outstanding price-point for 1080p. We've had it in our home for about 3 weeks now and love everything about it. My son plays his Xbox 360 on the set and is amazed at the difference from our previous non-hdtv system. It was easy to hook-up and enjoy quickly. The only reason I do not rate it as 5 stars is that 3 weeks is just too brief.... and I know there are a few better sets out there, but for the money.... you can't go wrong. Order and delivery through Amazon was a breeze.
I am satisfied with the performance of this product. I have not owned an HP in years and after reading reviews and with the recent purchase by my colleagues I found HP to provide a suitable pc for my needs.The multimedia features built-in work surprisingly well with Windows XP media center.Definitely a satisfied customer of HP and Amazon; the product was ordered and delivered within two days using normal delivery methods.JFK
Good Product and helpful in finding "power expensive" appliances.I wish it had two more features.1. A battery that actually allowed you to view the data when it is not plugged in. Currently you have to plug in the product to see the values which can be inconvenient trying to read the data on a wall. For instance, you plug in your refrigerator and the data shows but you can't see the data because it is behind the appliance. But you can unplug it and it saves the data but you can't read the data unless you plug it in somewhere. Well most plugs are not in a very convenient place to read the screen. I use an extension cored so I can sit and read it in comfort :).2. It needs to have two more values on the watts. One that shows the peak wattage and the lowest wattage during the time it was collecting data. This is good to know what that appliance used during its peak time so you can find out if your generator is powerful enough to run it.Other than that it does what it says. I am happy with it.
Who knows, maybe I'm the unlucky person to get the one bad unit out of 999,999 good ones, but this adapter just DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I tried installing in Windows XP Pro, Win Me, Mac OS X Jaguar and Panther, drivers first, drivers last, no drivers, uninstall, reinstall, clean install, from CD-ROM, from Internet, it WOULD NOT INSTALL! (except one time it sort of worked, and then quit...even more infuriating!) I'm not talking about spotty compatibility problems with my bluetooth devices (I only have a Sony-Ericsson T616 phone), the adapter itself would just not even be recognized by the OS.I tried calling tech support, and it was a TOLL number that went straight to voicemail. I tried emailing, and haven't heard anything back in more than a month. Disappointing. But maybe you'll be luckier than me.
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've used this for about two years now and haven't had a single glitch. It's been plugged into both Macs and Windows machines without a problem for either one. I even slightly bent the metal end of the USB plug and it still worked fine! I only wish it was bigger. But two years ago 256 MB wasn't seen as being that small and it was a bit more expensive than now. Not sure if the newer SanDisk flash drives are this good, but this model has convinced me that I'd probably try them again.
I've tried several different monitors and the NEC is by far the best. The color and brightness are excellent and the overall design is very classy. I have yet to find a flaw in this monitor and I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.
I recently purchased this camera. It arrived one day before I was due to fly out to Palm Springs. I took lots of pictures with this camera and was pleased with all of them except the night time pictures. This may or may not be because I am a novice photographer. Even with the night time setting my pictures came out blurry, but all others came out better than I ever expected. I think once I play around with it, my night time pictures will improve, but straight out the box this was kinda disappointing to me. No regrets with this purchase though. Also, buy a larger memory stick. The one that comes with the camera only stored 6 pictures and I had to run out and buy another.
Using this as a back-up for my husbands old computer, when the power goes out, which it has frequently. It has help up quite well, so far.
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 !
The color option makes the light scribe a little more noticable.The Vervatim disks record and maintain fidelity very well.The light scribe option is not as crisp as with Hewlett Packard disks.
i bought this camera for my moms birthday. after showing her how to use it, i wanted to keep it for myself. i bought a KODAK because its menu is easy to navigate, and even more easier to read. this camera has an automatic shut down mode if you leave the unit on by accident. swiching between modes is very quick. i was very supprised to see that the picture quality was better than i expected. i guess it really doesnt have to say NIKON on it to be good ?i was alittle disapointed with the D pad. its alittle hard to hit the center OK button. and the memory door seems very flimsy. im always affraid im goin to break it. i was most upset to find there is NO CHARGEING CABLE WITH THE PACKAGE! thats an extra 25 dollars. but at least it does accept rechargables!!!this unit has many other useful features. its light, compact, it takes SD cards, and every one who uses it that i know, always gives great commments about it. I STRONGLY SUGGEST AT LEAST GO TO THE LOCAL RETAIL OUTLET AND LOOK AT WHAT KODAK HAS BUILT.thanks to cnet, amazon, consumer reports and pricewatch for helping me make my choice.
This is a great deal for the price. It's not moody or high-maintenance. The only problem I had with it was the included software (for Windows). I needed (or maybe only thought I needed) to load the software to get this thing started, but once I was connected, I switched to the built-in Windows Wireless Configuration Utility, and it's been a piece of cake ever since.I seldom lose my connection, and when I do, it's probably because of my ISP or my cheap router. I don't think it's because of the adapter, because the failures with that adapter aren't any more frequent than the ones I have on a different computer with a different type of adapter.Unfortunately, I don't remember whether or not this came with a short USB extension cord. (I have one, but I think it came with a different USB adapter.) If you are going to use this with a laptop, I do recommend that you put this on an extension cord; otherwise, depending on how you hold your laptop and where your USB ports are, the adapter can get bent or even be knocked loose.
These headphones are an all around good deal. They are extremely comfortable, but then again I have small ears. I read reviews from people who thought they were rather uncomfortable due to the headphones being too small. The noise-canceling function makes an ever so slight difference that is hardly recognizable unless you have great hearing. The headphones do not produce as much volume as other headphones I have had, but the sound quality is good. Based on the comfort level, price, and the accessories that came with the headphones for the price, I rate them 4 stars.
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.
- great optical zoom- great quality and- great colors.i like it all.
I bought this radio to replace an old Sony which was on it's last legs. My main complaint is like many of the other buyers complaints. The earbuds are useless. I mainly listen to AM morning & afternoon Sports shows. The earbuds made all the show hosts sound like they were in a cave ( and NO I didn't have the Bass Boost on). I tried some JVC earbuds and it was better, but still a bit "bassy". I guess I'll have to experiment further. My other complaint is the up-down volume button. I am a letter carrier and have the radio in my top shirt pocket and whereas my old Sony had a wheel volume knob,( which was easy to tune out commercials) this new one is very difficult to do that. I have solved that problem by programming the furthest station button to the left to AM 520 frequency which is nothing, so therefore it serves as a "mute" button. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the purchase. Have had it a week with it in use about 7 hours a day ( on work days)and the battery still shows full strength.Oh, and turning off every 90 minutes. Who invented that?? But easy enough to turn back on. So far so good.
I use both Windows and Mac all the time. I'm tired of Apple's elitest B.S. The sell the iPod as Windows compatible, which it is, but they DON'T tell you the lame Windows program it comes with - Musicmatch - does NOT sell legal, downloadable mp3 tracks &amp; albums (i.e. like iTunes). Instead, now that I've bought their $400 iPOD, they want me to invest another $2K in one of their computers so I can use iTunes. This feels a lot like a bait and switch. If anyone knows how you can pay for mp3 downloads on Musicmatch, I'd love to know. Thanks.
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'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 purchased the 14' (black) CAT6 Ethernet cable that is sold by MarginMart, Inc. I was a bit apprehensive when I first placed the order, due to some of the reviews here stating that they were sent a cheap, knock-off cable, and not ones manufactured by Cables To Go. Fortunately, this company seems to be selling the real deal.The cable I received came in Cables To Go packaging and certainly looks to be well-constructed. I've been using it for a few days now without any problem. I had previously been using an Ethernet jumper made by Belkin, and this cable seems to be the better constructed of the two. Delivery time was fast as always, using my Amazon Prime membership. No postage costs, no sales tax, no driving around and no huge mark-ups like I'm used to dealing with from local stores or most mail order outfits. As deals go, this one is tough to beat.
I got a new 42PF9936D around April 2002. During the last 3 years, it has been working fine. But, last Sunday (7/10), while watching TV, we heard a huge pop inside the TV, then the TV just went to standby mode. I tried to turn it on again, but the TV can stay on for just a few seconds and it turns to standy again.The reliability is not much better than a cell phone.Please consider a different manufacture, or just forget about plasma.
I bought this docking system a few months ago after reading the positive reviews. I am a yoga teacher and use this primarily for music in my classes with my 8gb Nano. It is great. Wonderful sound quality, and yes, it goes very loud...much more volume than I will ever need. No distortion whatsoever with increased volume. Yes, the remote is pretty small and easy to misplace, but I haven't found any problems with using it. All in all, a very good choice and I would highly recommend it.
This is definately worth the price, Amazon was the cheapest. No drifting stations or Fuzzy reception. I found out that GM has a mini plug from the antenna to the radio so I had to purchase 2 adapter cables, one from the car antenna into the device and another one from the relay into the radio. Even with all that extra expense, $24 for the relay and $24 for the adapter cables it was well worth it. I purchased the adapter cables from my local car stereo store. Cheaper on line but would have to wait for it to ship.
Perhaps the most wattage you will find for [price]. The sound output is crisp, yet there is enough boom from the subwoofer for games and mp3s with bass.The speakers look pretty cool too.
Doing the job but not user friendly. Plan to spend a lot of time studying the manual, which is poorly written.
I owned a Palm III for four plus years and was very happy with it. Then my purse was stollen with the Palm in it and I was forced to update. I read the reviews on the Palm M130 and decided it was for me. I ordered it without visiting a store to check out the real thing and I found that it was much thicker and heavier than my Palm III. I keep my Palm in a wallet organzier and I could barely close the wallet with the M130 in it. Therefore, I returned it and I am awaiting my refund. In its place, I purchased the M515 instead. SO far, I am very happy with the 515, especially its width. The only annoying thing about the product is that they have an attractive slip on leather cover but the cover will not stay on the Palm. Otherwise, the software was very easy to install and the Palm is meeting all of my needs. The color screen is nice and the battery has not worn out yet after one week of use. Why can't they make the cover work though? I never had a single complaint about my Palm III.
I've used this product in an admittedly low end Canon printer but it has produced very good color documents and acceptable photos.
So far the unit is working well. As with another review I must say the units disc arm seems a bit flimsy. I only gave it 4 stars due to the software. It's a bit clunky and cumbersome to use however I believe that this is an excellent investment for anyone who collects movies, CDs or just has a lot of discs laying around. I would recommend this product although hopefully they will make a larger capacity unit in the future!
Even better than I expected. Couldn't be happier with the images that it creates.
It has quite loud sound and very strong hardcase. I had no problems at all. Small and easy to carry, ideal for my labtop. I love this speaker.Just one thing, AV cable is too short.
I just got these speakers today. They are just perfect. It took 5 minutes to hook them up and I was in music heaven. I've seen some 2.1 systems that have a very weak subwoofer. This subwoofer is so powerful that I have to keep it very low or else it would drown out the satellites!The satellites themselves are nice and clear. I keep the bass volume level at about 20 percent and the speaker volume at about 30 percent. The volume control is pretty sensitive which shows exactly how how much power is being pumped out by this system. I recommend these.. and for this price, this is a great buy.
I use with the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol). Easy to setup and works as described.
These CD-R's (NOT minidisc's as stated in the review prior to mine) have never given me a bit of trouble; no wasted discs from buffer underruns, etc. &quot;Mini-spindle&quot; case fits in many of the same places regular jewel cases fit (obviously thicker, but height &amp; width are the same as regular cases) - easy to store.
Totally satisfied with this little gem as an alternative to my dearly loved but large and heavy Vanguard AltaPro 263AT. I've used it with my SONY A65/Sony SAL 18-200 lens while shooting waterfalls in the woods of Pennsylvania and fisherman on foggy mornings near Crater Lake Oregon. The size and weight is what sold me.
I bought this assuming that it would be possible to run it off of batteries for easy portability between rooms. No such luck; it runs off of the A/C power cord only. Other than that, it seems fine.
This cable was advertised as &#34;Gold plated connectors & two ferrite beads for best signal quality&#34;. The cable received had neither gold plated connectors or ferrite beads. Couple that with the fact that it is more expensive to return the cable than I paid for it, and I am stuck with a cable that is mediocre at best. The only saving grace is the cost is relatively low.
it is what it is... this camera does everything and takes amazing pictures, i have never regreted the purchase of this camera not once.
I have spent hours drawing on this program, saving it to hard drive and floppy. When I go back, it's gone. The program won't even open the floppy so I can recover. Tech support is a joke!!!Of course they blame it on my computer. It won't work on any of my 4 PCs. I have had it with punch.
I love variety and color so these are wonderful for my various DVD projects. I just wish they had purple!
I echo the other positive comments about these strangely good-sounding, very cheap speakers. One extra plus I don't think was mentioned is that these are light and small - if you are traveling, you can put the whole thing in a suitcase and still pack your clothes. They can greatly improve the experience of spending the night in a hotel.
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.
Nice product that has held up and has worked well for me.Makes for easy multiple electrical connections.Can't think of any negatives.
I bought this for my boyfriend who listens to AM radio.He wanted a small radio (ipod size) with presets and a screen. After looking at a Sony that was $150, with poor reviews too, I stumbled upon this lil guy.It ended up being a great gift for the price I was looking for.He loves its small size and presets.
Needed to use Garmin GPS in the vehicle without having it turn off. It's a nice addition if you travel.
(Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband--to go with the 4 Panasonic cordless phones I also purchased.) Since there are no negative stars as to ratings, I can not express my rating. Maybe a minus 5, if that is as low as you might go. I bought 2 headsets (1) Oct 12, 2011) and (2) Sept 29, 2011) Within 3 months both had stopped working.I am not a happy camper, and it seems I am stuck with these purchases since the return time is up.
Removed it from my Macbook Pro after two weeks. Makes your Mac look like a cheap laptop.
I wanted earphones that would hold up to my perspiration and so far they've done the job.
I used it in Brasil and had it developed. I was very happy with it. It was the very first time I've used a digital camera.
Pros:- Good battery life- compact- good soundCons:- not very loud- very short cord
It took several times to get the camera to recognise the stick. Once it took, it worked fine. It worked in the card reader, but then I had trouble getting it to work again in the camera. Bending the stick finally made the contacts make contact, but this isn't something that should be necessary for an electronic product.
This is the only electronic device that has ever exceeded my expectations. I am very satisfied with the DM-10. I use the DM-10 for recording lectures and it works wonderfully at close range while in the highest (stereo @ 44KHz, 2hrs 12min recording time) quality setting. The high quality mono version (4hrs 25min) works great too. I have not used the lower recording settings, I bought it for the high quality recording ability so I don't think I ever will use the lower settings. Software setup was easy, though I had to point windows(98se) to the cd in order to load the device driver. My one qualm with the DM-10 was the price to storage space. Flash memory is so cheap these days that there is no reason that the DM-10 cannot have 128MB storage and the DM-20 have 256MB for the same current prices, but I am very happy with my purchase as it is. You get what you pay for and you do pay a price for the DM-10 but it is very worth it for the quality and ease of use.
The way i've experienced it. The sound quality is decent enough. The only problem is if it's next to your cellphone it makes a beep beep sound. Usually when your calling someone, texting, or the cell is looking for a signal.
These speakers are very portable (they can be plugged into your pc as well). They are NOT worth more than $40 though, $50 is a bit steep but Radio Shack is selling these for $70. The only draw back is that they dont stand upright and the cover keeps sliding down over the speakers, it take a bit of rigging. If you dont pay too much, they are a good addition for an MP3 player.
I bought these headphones online for my Dad who is suffering with Pancreatic cancer. He used to enjoy sitting by his CD player listening to Christian music. Now he is so happy with what I have got for him. I adjusted the static and made sure they were clear for him and they did that. The only problem I had was the rechargable batteries did not take a charge so I bought some energizer batteries and they work great and Dad is Happy and that is all that matters!!!
I love this Thermos bottle! I had a 64 ounce Stanley for 20 plus years that I paid too much money for! It would not keep coffee hot! Not even for three hours! My 61 ounce Thermos was kept in my cold truck for ten hours in freezing tempters! Next morning the coffee was still too hot to drink! My old Stanley would have been ice coffee! Good bye Stanley! I loved this 61 ounce Thermos so much! I bought the new midnight blue 68 ounce Thermos from Amazon! You can never have enough hot coffee on those cold mornings out!
Wow...the wireless technology seems dated. Judging by the age of some of reviews, I'm probably right. A cumbersome unit attaches by wire to your usb port instead of the tiny usb connector (Unifying Receiver) now in use by the Thumb-driven Trackball, the M570. Still, I had to switch to the the Optical Trackman because I was developing RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) in my thumb using the M570.All that said...I love it!After having used this for a couple days, I now understand why there are some reviewers who've stuck with this Trackman for years -- buying a new one every time the old one wears out. Here's my complete assessment:THE GOOD**Fantastic array of buttons** In addition to the standard scroll wheel, you also have back and forward buttons which have to experienced to be appreciated. Many trackballs and mice give you the option to assign this function to different buttons, but this is the one unit that has dedicated buttons in location that is both intuitive and practical. In web browsing, this is a great feature to have because you no longer have to hit the back arrow or the backspace key.**Good wireless connection** Like another user, I found the wireless range to be lacking initially. That is remedied simply by placing the transmitter box close to the Trackman. For me, it's not an annoyance at all and I get smooth, uninterrupted use out of this thing.**Comfortable** By positioning the Trackman with my wrist straight, all the buttons are right about where my thumb and fingers can reach them.WHAT THEY SHOULD IMPROVEJust one thing:**Incorporate the Unifying Receiver** I'm not too crazy about using extra desk real estate to accommodate the transmitter unit.In Conclusion:I looked at every Trackball out there including Kensington and some other lesser known brands. There are not very many wireless trackball mice out there these days. My favorite for the past several months has been the Logitech M570, but of some minor RSI related to all day use, I had to switch to this Trackman. I was skeptical at first, but now, I'm completely on board with it. Overall, with the added features and benefits that were lacking in the M570, I'm happy to have made the switch.
We bought this printer a few weeks ago at Goodwill. I am so happy we switched from our Epson 777. We are printing on fast and grayscale to save ink and it is still dark enough to print our packing slips and postage. It has not given us any problems.
Using the Leapfrog to split up signal from hi-def satellite receiver, I was thrilled to see how great the signal looked on other TVs throughout the house, (NOTE: signal will not NOT be hi-def, you need to use the downconverted RCA outputs). The range is surprisingly good, upstairs, the basement, it even worked on a TV outdoors! My 2.4Ghz phone interfered initially whenever I'd get a call, but seletecing a different channel on the Leapfrog transmitter and recievers completely eliminated the problem.Colors look great and detail is sharp on all channels, however the luminance can be a bit "hot", particularly from hi-def signals.I did not try the remote control extension option, as my receiver uses RF remotes, so it wasn't necessary. For a DVD player or VCR, this would probably be a good option to use.All in all, if you have a single video source for the TV and want to see it throughout your home without wires, Leapfrog sure worked great for me!
I wanted something simple and portable to keep dust off my lens, and this LensPEN is perfect. Light weight and portable, and I expect to be using this for a long time.
I bought this almost 2 years ago and it's still going strong. I bought it for $150 at the time but I think the price is lower now. I go to sleep with it sometimes and end up smashing it but it has held up very well probably b/c I have the speck products case which was 30 but the case hasn't ripped or anything; this does make it look a lot more bulky but at the time, this mp3 player was the best deal for the best storage for my music. I'm glad I got it. I wish the zune software on my computer was a little faster loading but even itunes is a little slow; on the actual zune, it loads FAST. I'm glad I didn't go the ipod route as for the same storage space, etc. it would of cost more. Zune rocks and I'm glad I bought this; I still use it EVERY DAY! Even though it is a little bulky and everyone comments on its size (b/c of the case not the zune which is not that big), I'm going to stick with it; I think it will continue to last for a long time.
This little device works great with my new HP All-in-One desktop running Windows 7. I love the lack of clutter, but I missed my old computer's two-monitor configuration more than I thought I would, and the HP has no outputs for a second monitor. I bought this product, got the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website, and I was up and running quickly and without any problems.I have been using the GUC2015V for about a month and am very happy with it. A simple solution and a great value.My desktop is not used for gaming or other heavy duty graphics applications, but the resolution and performance appear to be working great on both monitors for my personal and business applications. My new computer has integrated graphics (ATI Radeon HD 4270) with 6GB of memory.
If you're like me, you are probably wondering if these little cables are actually worth the money. I was using cheap thin wired connections before, and my receiver would have LOTS of background noise and buzzing, so I thought I'd go ahead and give these things a shot. Afterall, I listen to MP3's all the time on my computer through my high end receiver. I'll tell you what, these things work great, and are worth the extra money. Now keep in mind, I'm an audiophile who is very picky about sounds. So for the casual listener who doesn't mind occasional background hissing or lack of crystal clear sound transfer from your computer to your receiver, you might be able to find a cheaper connection. But once again, I think the extra $$ is well worth it and I HIGHLY recomend these. Your only concern here is an economical one. As far as the product is concerned, these things are top notch. Get the 20 feet if you have to go across the a long wall or room to connect your computer to the receiver, otherwise the 10 ft should suffice.
My router was having problems with disconnecting. It is not smart enough to reestablish its DHCP when its lease expires, and it often loses track of the ISP DNS connection. I called tech support and was told (after 30 mins on hold) to load new firmware... using instructions on the web site I did just that. The firmware didn't load correctly, and the router gives a 'signature error' and hangs. I called back tech support, after 30 min. was told I was in the wrong queue and put in another queue for 45 minutes more. The support engineer was rude, told me that the information I was giving him was wrong, and said he'd email me a file in 10 minutes that would tell me how to fix the problem (he denied that there was no way to get the router to let me ftp in a new update... but we'll see about that). The file never showed up. I called back tech support and waited on hold for another 30 minutes, and gave up. I sent them an email asking for help, and have received no response. REALLY REALLY BAD SUPPORT!
This is a fantastic gadget! I wasn't intending for it to actually save me money (I was more interested in learning about electricity consumption for different appliances - out of sheer engineering curiousity), but it did pay for itself in a heartbit! Once I measured our dehumidifier's power consumption (we have quite a damp basement) - I realized that we are paying close to $40 per month just to keep humidity at 65%. Yes, it's an old model of dehumidifier (made in 2005), but I never realized how bad it has become from the energy consumption standpoint (despite regularly cleaning filters etc). I instantaneously replaced it with the state of the art dehumidifier that cost us $12 per month now. Even with the $250 investment - this change is a no-brainer and all - thanks to the Kill-A-Watt.And of course going around the house and measuring everything definitely satisfies my nerdy side. BTW - did you know that powering your laptop from 0 to 100% cost you about 1.5 cents? And keeping TV, dvd- and blue ray players as well as cable, Roku, wireless router etc on a stand-by mode overnight cost you about 3 cents per night? All of the fun facts that you can use as conversation starter (ok, at least in my nerdy circles).
Bought 3 of these so far, 2 for me and 1 for room mate.amazing bass for something so small and so cheap.comfortable, doesn't irritate ear/ear-ridge (i've found that most headphones irritate my ear ridge).reason i bought 2 for me is i have a habit of breaking things, but so far they've held up well.worth the buy, all three of them.
Very good multi purpose lens, does not have to much of a zoom if you compare it to the 18-180, when buying lenses typically can not buy one that fits all needs, however the 14-54 comes close. Good lens, I only gave it 4 stars because I am no expert in the subject, only a satisfied customer.
Length:: 1:08 MinsThis little hub has a lot of power in it! Some USB hubs don't have enough power to perform but I'm happy to say this one does have the power. Watch the video to see how many heavy duty items its powering such as multiple hard drive enclosures and a printer!I highly recommend it!
Samsung SmartMedia 128MB Digital Flash Memory Card This card has functioned well. The price was good and delivery was quick. I could not be more pleased.
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...
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.
I was looking for an MP3 player to use during long flights and while working out in the gym. I wanted an iPod but the short battery life was the biggest mark against it. I currently have 309 songs on this player and see no reason to update it in the near future. At any rate, updating the song list is quite easy using any Windows PC. No special software needed. Using the Sony MDR-G72 behind-the-head phones, it provides good sound. I have played everything from Judas Priest and Rob Zombie to Carmina Burana and Dave Brubeck. The bass and treble is excellent for such a small package. The FM reciever appears to work very well too. So far the battery appears to be lasting about 9 hours with continuous play. That makes it through any domestic flight in the US. If you want a dependable player to simply play music, get this one.
Love this TV. Have watched OTA HDTV and 480i DVDs only so far, but picture quality really is great. Not a huge fan of watching some widescreen movies on it, but fullscreen always look great. Some widescreen just look a bit blurry when 'Zoom' feature is used to fill screen, while others look great. Might be user ineptitude.Used Avia to calibrate picture, and found that I had to make very few changes to get good results.Be firm with shipping company if they seem to be toying w/ you. Eagle was a bit unreliable regarding time of delivery, but once it was delivered the delivery guys were great and helped me get it set where I wanted it to make sure everything worked okay, then they took away the packaging so I didn't have to deal w/ it.Only downside I see: I notice the LASIK induced astigmatism in my right eye more than I used to...might have to go get that fixed now!
I wanted to make the move into digital format for my SLR, and I have to say this was probably one of the best investments I've made for a camera. I've been shooting since I was 12 years old with SLR's, my first camera was a Nikon FG,all manual tank of a camera. I never thought that a digital SLR could compete with my film camera, but I'll tell you what, it certainly does.The biggest thing i've noticeed is the color that it captures, the saturation is unbelievable, skin tones look amazing, and landscape photos bring out the most brilliant colors, yellows, reds and greens alike. The focusing on the camera is quick, and precise. I do recommend purchasing the SB-400 flash as well though. The built in flash is nice, but it suffers from the same downfalls as built in's on point and shoots, it just washes things out.This camera is great for beginners, as well as more advanced users. The menu's are easy to read, and simply laid out, you can find practically any setting you may want in no time at all. But if you want to take pictures fast, throw it in program, bounce the SB-400 off the ceiling and take away, the pictures all come out great! If your a more advanced user the options available to actually edit your photo's after the pictures been taken, as well as the freedom of having a full manual setup is a dream, and easy to use as well.The 2 lenses in the kit should fulfill any need for the average photographer, and to be honest, I haven't even had an oppurtunity to try the 55-200 lens yet, the 18-55 has been incredibly versatile, and the close focusing ability of the lens allows for some amazing close ups for flowers and such.I still can't believe the quality of the pictures that this camera is capable of producing. I went to a butterfly exhibit in my town, and took a picture of an amazingly bright blue butterfly. Unfortunately I was only able to get about 3 feet from it, couldn't get closer due to barriers, but even so, with the 18-55 zoomed in on it, I further zoomed in and cropped the photo at home, and blew it up to an 8x10, and it was perfect. The color of the butterfly was just as bright, and just as crisp, and there was no distortion from the additional zooming in and cropping of the original.The display on the back of the camera is just as fantastic as the rest of the camera, it's bright (actually had to dim it down in the settings menu) crisp and clear.If your looking for the perfect digital SLR to get into, this is the one, it's simple, VERY light weight, and the pictures are absolutely amazing.
The first one I purchased made noise no mater what you did so I sent it back. The current one is better but will do the same if you place something on it that doesn't sit straight all the time. Initially purchased this for my laptop but ended up putting it under my modem and router to help cool them. That has really helped to extend the life of these items.
The original daisy wheel lasted nearly 8 years in light office use (typing a few labels and envelopes from time to time). The last 2 daisy wheels I purchased lasted less than a year each -- but what other options do you have, short of buying a different (brand) typewriter?
described and delivered fast and packaged well. Used it 3 days and love how well everything fits. Yes recommend this item to anyone with the Tripod.
This is probably the best non-breathing thing I have. I absolutely love this thing!!! To be frank I did not compare with Nikon counterparts or other Canon cameras, I also have never used another SLR before so I went with what most reviews said about the XT. Almost bought the XTi but price difference at the time was $200. Plus I love the information screen on these cameras and dont mind the small LCD screen. XTi seems a better deal now as the price difference has shrunk (bye bye XT). Anyways, this is a GREAT camera. Pictures are way way better than a conventional digital camera. Even at ISO 1600 pictures look great. Bought a Canon 50mm 1.8, and Tamron 17-50 F2.8 + Tamron 70-300 lens. Great combo, stored kit lens in the closet (ok lens but kind of boring). I feel like a pro now and plan to learn about photography seriously. Canon 30D and 40D are way sexier, might upgrade later after I build a nice lens collection.
Used to install an Alpine deck on a 2003 Ford Escape. Easy to install, good sound, just what I needed.
This product had mixed reviews between really good and not so good. I didn't let that change my mind. I am very happy with this product and would purchase it again. It works great with the phone that I purchased. The headset is very comfortable to wear.
I just got this headset with [...] and I love it. Not sure about the durability because I just bought it but so far so good.
Dependable unit and easy to use. The battery could last a bit longer before needing to be recharged, but other than that, we are very pleased.
defective product. seller and manufactures say life time garuntee but will not honour it and communicate well enough with me.
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 wanted speakers for a small room that I exercise in. I had an old receiver and I didn't want to spend a lot of money, but also wanted something decent that I could listen to while working out. These did the job perfectly.
My wife and I were looking for a camera bag to hold our DSLR (Canon T2i) with prime lens, a spare kit zoom-lens, pocket video camera (Kodak Playsport ZX3), and associated cables/chargers. We needed the smallest bag possible which would fit all of our items.Upon receiving this bag and zipping it open, I was concerned that the few things we DID have wouldn't fit. Thankfully, the bag includes pre-creased velcro separators to partition the inside and allow some organizational creativity. We ended up arranging the walls so we have a left, right, and center pocket. The walls fold down to cover up the left and right pockets (cables on the left, kit-zoom on the right), and the DSLR rests lens-down (holster-style) in the middle pocket. This gives us exactly enough room to fit everything inside the bag. The pocket video camera rides up front in the outer-zip pocket.Other than being a tight fit, the quality and construction of the bag are very solid. The padding seems good for the price range and the bottom has four rubber feet to help it stay put. Let me put it this way: if this slid off my kitchen table and hit the floor, I wouldn't be worried about my gear. You may feel differently based on the weight/size of your gear. The inside includes some embroidered canon accents on the zipper/mesh area, giving it that extra polish which makes you feel like you bought a superior (aka name-brand) product. I expect this bag to last me well beyond my current camera.So, who is this bag for? The person who needs the smallest possible carrying case to keep their small amount of gear safe. If you've already got a second bag, or have to lug around a diaper bag for your young ones, this comes along for the ride without hogging all your space or attention. Also, if you primarily shoot with a small prime lens, you can exploit the separators to create a center-holster and jam even more stuff in there.On the other hand, I would avoid this bag if you are planning on toting more than 2 lenses. Also, if you are planning on using this to carry a long lens, I would recommend finding one of these in a brick-and-mortar store to test-fit your goodies.No doubt, this is a tight bag which was probably created for camcorders, but it is perfect for us!
To begin, my use is fairly frequent. I am in college and engineering so I do graphics and stuff on the computer. After a month or so, I still have no issues with it. The batteries that came with it are still going strong. I didn't install the software: windows picked up the signal and I was using it within minutes. I have gone outside with it to a park and it worked fine but use a solid surface (a laminated book didn't work too well). The weight of the mouse I haven't even noticed but I haven't worked longer than three hours straight with it yet. The size is perfect: large enough to rest my hand but not small like some other laptop mice. The slight delay in wake up time didn't bug me either. I can't see it being a problem unless you are really impatient (got to be half a second or so delay). I have done a little gaming with it (first person shooter, rpgs) and it has worked fine (really hardcore gamers would need something else however). This mouse has proved perfect for the college student: performs the school work fine, don't have to waste money on batteries, and you can still game if you want.
Most people know JBL as a maker of high end stereo speakers. A lot of folks in the computer world have discovered that JBL makes amazing computer speakers.Now folks with iPods and MP3 players are discovering that JBL makes great companions for their devices as well! The OnTour will also make a fine external speaker for you laptop. So if your portable projector or laptop does not have good sound, consider adding an OnTour as part of your portable presentation system.[...]
This works just as well as any $50 casette adapters they sell at Best Buy for only a fraction of the cost. I have noticed that the more rigid adaptor cords break faster than the smooth, flexible cords, so I am glad that I purchased this one for my car. Sound quality is on par with any other brand, but not as good as a straight AUX plug, so no complaints here. The minimalistic design is also a nice touch as there are no ugly logos. Price is amazing.
Can't say much except this was a replacement for a lost stylus. Works as it should.
Product malfunctioned literally 1 day after I could get a full refund on it. Sound quality is horrible...like fingers on a chalkboard. Popping, crackling, static. It sounds terrible. My wife has one for the iPod that works beautifully in my car, so obviously not the car tape player causing this. It was cheap, so I assume you get what you pay for. I'm going to contact seller today to see if we can work something out. If not, waste of $3.00!
The item was received much quicker than quoted and works great. I wish I had ordered two of them since my wife has confiscated this one for herself. Item was delivered 2 weeks after it was ordered compared to Amazon estimate of 4 to 6 weeks. I also ordered sync cables and wall charger but those are from ValleyBuy and I have yet to receive those. So next time I order something I will make sure it is from Nice Eshop.
***PLUG AND PLAY W. XP**** I was worried I'd have to install something, but it worked perfectly at startup. Took some time to adjust the mouse sensitivity (I put it up fairly high because it seemed a little too slow in the default middle location). It doesn't take that much to get used to this mouse, mostly for me I kept wanting to right click with my ring finger. It really does fit my hand very well, I have medium-ish hands. After leaving work today I did not have the normal pain in my "mouse arm".A great buy, I have been looking all the brands for months and most are priced at $40+. This one has everything I will need :o)
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.
The batteries are great. I have had them for about a month and I am using them for my digital camera. I haven't had to charge them again since the last charge-- seems to have great power. I have only had it for about a month so I can't commment on the durability of the product. I am very happy at this point with my purchase.
I spent a lot of time researching different ways to enjoy a Microsoft Zune in the car. This CA-745 is obviously a lower-priced item compared to the other transmitters out there.1) Downloaded music and CD-Ripped music -- Five Stars, No complaints. 2) Music recorded from cassette to PC -- 4.9 Stars, Low quality in, lower quality out, Who can argue with that? 3) Lighted digital display with FM Station -- Perfect. 4) Ability to plug in one other powered item - Satellite Radio, Phone Charger -- All with no static? Priceless.After one week, I slammed the car door on the 3.5mm Stereo Audio Input Jack. The housing is deformed now, and still sounds perfect. I drive three hours a day, and it is "static-y" for about 30 seconds -- all at the same stretch of road. Most of the time I don't even notice.The other reviews were helpful, especially the information about maxing out the sound on your music player (or whatever) to be able to hear any output. In the car, my Zune is maxed out at "20," and at home I listen at a "2." So, be careful you audio gurus!I couldn't be more pleased with this product. Thank you, Coby!
I love the durability of this case for my Zune 30GB. It has been through a lot of drops and bumps and keeps on protecting my Zune. I don't know where I would have gone without it!
As good as other more expensive shelf systems, well worth the money
I was looking for something that I could adapt for use by my husband on his power wheelchair. This was the perfect height and had the flexibility for him to use it one handed. He has a wheelchair tray and I simply placed a piece of dysum down so that it wouldn't move. It worked so well for him that I told some university students working with the disabled about this very inexpensive way to adapt a camera!
I recently passed a kidney stone and my doctor informed me that I had to drink more water. I fill this every morning from the refrigerator and take it to work with me. It keeps the water cool all day long, and it helps me measure my intake. I know I have to finish the water in the bottle before I got to bed that night. The handle makes it easy to carry and it is very good quality.
it works great!! and great price for it! does connect up to 4 devices that use av cords like gaming consoles, dvd players, and others. i used this product to connect my ps 3, xbox 360, wii, and dvd player and never notice any loss of sound or video.easy to setup just connect the yellow, red , white wires to terk connector (match the colors to a port), connect up to 4 devices, and just push the button (marked 1,2,3,4) down of whatever device you want to use and it will show a red dot under the button (to inform you that device is selected). comes with 2 outputs but i only use one. the only thing about this product that may be considered a con is that when you push down the button for the device it is kind of loud and you need extra av cords.honestly i was looking for device like this (connect 4 devices to one) but with a remote and the option to do it manually (push the button). because i get lazy and sometimes tend to lose controls in the long run. but i don't think that there is a selector/conector that have both remote and manual options.overall great product, works as is, no problems so far, other than loud click but not that bad, no loss in sound or video, easy setup/use, no batteries needed, unique design compared to the rectangle boxes, i would say average portability, can fit in most places. and you need to buy or have extra av cords to connect to tv/output device, not included with purchase. it is recommended if you don't mind pushing buttons to choose device, and is a great price for this product.
I was expecting these to be pretty good for the money as Koss is a good name in headphones, but given the price these are outrageously good. I have a lot of headphones, with several purchased this year from all the big names ranging from the Audio Technica M50's (the standard for &#34;over-the-ear&#34; as far as I'm concerned), Sennheiser HD 238 equally good but &#34;on-ear&#34; and the other end of the spectrum in price the JVC HA-V570. And these. I had been amazed at the availability of ultra-cheap headphones available at discount stores this holiday season and wondered how far roughly $10-$15 would go on Amazon. I chose these over the endless cheap cans available and I am stunned at how good they sound for the money, especially the bass response which is really good. These seem a lot like the Koss port-a-pro (I believe they were called) lightweight, over the ear Headphones. They are well made and seem less flimsy than others I've used of this type. Can't go wrong with these.
We recently used this on a trip to Boston. There were several tunnels closed with unclear and complex detours. The streetpilot was fabulous. I highly recommend it.
Great small size digital camera with image stabilization and great resolution at 7MP. It is small enough to go in my purse. Price at Amazon was best we found at the time. Computer software not as easy to work with as previously owned Fuji so I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager to edit the pictures instead of the Canon software. It comes with two user booklets and for some items you must use both--seems like the smaller one should have been incorporated into the larger one.
I recently purchased the C340 here at Amazon.Here's the kicker: When logging into Garmins Web Site to register my new unit, the C340 shows up as "discontinued".Amazon has been stellar in their willingness to take it right back! PROPS to Amazon on that! The set back for me is...I can't make up my mind what other unit to buy as I'm on very limited budget. I called Garmin who tells me "I should (that's the word I worry the most about) be able to get support and updates as long as it remains under warranty". Well, after a year, then what?????That all being said, I'm really happy with the unit so far. If you want "high tech", try something else. If you can roll with basic stuff, you'll be good to go! The mounting hardware is good with intigrated plug to mount arm. Auto video dim is good set up. Video is good and clear. User friendly device for the basic user who needs no bells and whistles!Again, great support from Amazon, I just wish they could help me make up my mind as to what to do from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!Regards,-ddw
Very satisfied with the deal & quality, same cable was available in CircuitCity for 29.99.
The possibilities are endless with a TI83 and this companion TI graph link cable. Transfering data is a breaze.This is definetly a valuable commondity if you are a student.
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.
This item works and is easy to use however I was somewhat disappointed in the music quality. Sometimes it is OK but most of the time the audio quality is so bad I have turn it off.In defense of the product I am picky about sound quality, however my Saab radio makes it extremely difficult to integrate an iPod into the stereo so I thought this might be a solution. If you don't care about the sound quality it will be fine, else find a way to integrate the player directly.
Have owned this product for over a year and not one single thing has gone wrong with it.
This is the second one of these I have owned (same exact model). The first one lasted about 4 years; the wire apparently has a break in it. At an unbelievable price, including delivery. Fits both my cell phone and our Panasonic home phones. Shipment arrived on time. Get one you will not be disappointed.
I bought the Zune around Christmas time of 2006. I used it on a daily basis and was happy with it. Early in April, it stopped working. After spending three (3) hours on the phone with four (4) technicians, Microsoft accepted my return for repair and sent me a box to ship it to their repair facility. Two (2) weeks later, I received the Zune back with a note that the Zune was not repaired because the problem it had was not within the warranty limitations. They did not tell me what the problem was - only that they did not fix it. I was more then dismayed. I had spent almost $300.00 with tax and shipping to buy this product. I did not abuse it in any way. Please think twice before buying this product. If and when it breaks - Microsoft will not fix it and you will be stuck with a $300.00 paperweight.
Great bag. Lots of room. What you see in the pic is what you get. Don't know why there is a zipper from the front flap into the main compartment though. enjoy.
Quality product from a long time quality company. This PCI slot card provides 2 each USB 2.0 and 1394 firewire ports out the back of computers with older motherboards with only USB 1.1. It also has 1 each of the same ports internally that I use to make my own connections out the front of the plastic or metal covers on computers and other cabinetry. The card also provides 5v connection for the computer power supply, usefull for the internal USB/1394 ports on the card. Works great!
I was going to use the SONY SS-B1000 Bookshelf Speakers out in the garage, but they sounded so darn good (even with zero EQ) that they are going into the editing studio. Going to convert them to use 1/4" connections for better versatility.Best $35 I've spent in a long while.
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.
Great sound for the bucks! and do like the sub-woofer effect...which you can control so not to be to blasting! wear these a few hours a day and are rather comfy. not too bad for the money.and a battery seems to last forever!..been using the same one for a couple of weeks now on a average of 4 hours a day.
This power adapter worked perfectly with my Garmin. I was able to run the line through the dash so it stayed hidden. My install was very clean and this adapter had a lot to do with it.
I have owned a few sets of front speakers in the past few years. Cheap, Optimus (particular model made by CV I do beleive)Some actual CV's (Cerwin Vega)as well as some older Infinity's I got used, cheap. I bought a new 57" SONY XBR HDTV 16:9 ratio and need more wall space. Those 15" monsters were hogging it all. They sounded good but......Along came the Brits. Now let me say, I am no "audiophile". I know what I like and I can afford only so much. (All SONY componets) I had seen some Wharfedale ads in a HT mag. I looked them up on the Internet. They seemed to be well liked but ill represented. Some people who had used some VERY,VERY,VERY high end speakers were not quite satisfied with them but, theynever will be, until they no longer have to use their ears and the sounds are piped right into their brains. I ordered a matched set of the atlantic series, 2 fronts, 2 rears (the 200's) and the center. All in black. (only thing the place I ordered from had at the time) I hooked them up and was very pleased. Let me say that I am 22 years old. I listen to ALL types of music. My friends sleep, parents cry. Rap, Rock, Jazz, Pop. So I selected some George Benson (Take Five) The guitar came through like he was playing in the other room. The bass was solid. And the mids blended. I tried some Moody Blues, crystalin reproduction of the "trippy" chimes, and some Tupac Shakur, just for flavor. Bass was low enough and loud enough to satisfy this "kid". (I'm used to the costant ear ringing, car is wired!) But...... The real test. MOVIES!!!! I selected Star Wars EisodeI. Not my favorite move but, the race scene offers quick sound-to-speaker changes. The speakers didn't miss a beat, or a blaster, flux capasitor, whatever. I paid LESS, I SAID LESS, Than $[money] for all 5 speakers with shipping!!!!! The speakers have black cabinets with gray accents, the same exact shade of gray accents ason My XBR T.V. What a match. Cheap, but not cheap sounding. The cabints are not the best things I've seen, But they are on par with Yamaha, and I feel Energy, Dynaudio. I would not hesitate to order another set of these, or any other Wharfedale product. Not that I am easily swayed, but, cost per sound, I think I found a friend. The company has been around for YEARS. They must be doing something right. Plus compare the price you would spend on these and the price of some Mission, Canton, Psb, Jamo, Dynaudio, ETC. The money saved would buy a DVD player, And a receiver!
This is the perfect filter for a super wide angle lens ( 10-20 ).
I purchased this battery for my Kodak Z812IS after I rezalized that the KLIC 8000 was backordered for a while. I am very happy with my purchase. This battery was 1/3 of the price and works GREAT! The travel charger that it suggests you buy with it also works great. I have had my battery for a month now and use my camera every day. I have not had to recharge the battery yet! Two thumbs up from a busy mom!
I bought this unit in Nov '11 to replace a Netgear WRG614, which up until then, had been performing yeoman-like service. You see I had bought a Samsung Blu-ray player and I wanted to hook it up to Hulu and some other video download sites. I thought it the Netgear was a bit slow and I needed a faster unit and the D-Link with its 3 antennas looked promising.Well it's been nothing but a problem. It doesn't seem to reach as far in my home as the Netgear. Every time I fire the Blu-ray player up it has forgotten how to locate the internet. The instructions are confusing & I'm tired of having Samsung, D-Liink and my ISP all point their finger at the other guys. Who needs it.It's trash.
It only worked for a little over a year, and beeps six times. The troubleshooting guide, says replace ink, and I did, and problem still exists. Now I am stuck with a bad printer with extra ink. Would not recommend.
This product functions as it should. I bought this fax machine because I have a friend who owned one just like it. It worked perfectly for him and now it is working perfectly for me.For functionality and reliability I give it five stars.I gave it four stars because of its appearance. Of course this is just a personal preference and functionality and reliability are much more important than looks.
love it thanks received it fast and exactly what I wanted very happy with it would bye it again thanks
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. :(
Very pleased with this purchase. Easy to hook up and all needed parts were included. Recommend this for powering LED trailer lights. Good instructions provided.
Convenient, all in one, carry in your pocket for easy access. Don't have to fumble around looking for it.
This product is great for the price. We bought this for our 3 yr old daughter to watch her movies on our 10 hour trip to Disney. We never had any problems and it was used just about the entire 10 hour drive. My husband was really impressed that it works so well and has such a great picture for the low price.
It looks nice and sets up pretty easy, however, the one I got started giving me problems. I have had it for a few months and now the wireless connectivity will fail to initialize. I had a D-Link before this one and it always worked great and after several years I wanted to upgrade it. But the DIR-655 did not work as well and now only the wired ports work, the wireless will not work longer than 60 seconds or so before it fails again. I am very dissappointed in a product this expensive that performs so terrible.Perhaps it is just a lemon, but since it is over 30 days it runs beyond its return policy! There goes a Benjamin Franklin that just got burned.
This camera takes the best pictures of any digital camera I have ever used! Especially in low light, it leaves the Canon S30, S40, and A510 (the ones I've used) far behind. Another reviewer wrote that it takes better pictures than the Nikon Coolpix, and I can easily believe it.This camera shines especially well in low-light conditions such as indoors or twilight/sunset shots. Indoor shots without the flash are even better than with the flash, while indoor flash pictures are not over-exposed.I also love the way the settings show up on the monitor with a brief description of the setting and what it's used for. It makes the camera very easy to use, with no chance of turning the dial to the wrong setting by mistake.Its one weak point is that the battery door is very fragile, and the catch tends to break, so that the door won't stay closed with batteries in it. This issue is so ubiquitous that it's almost a non-issue: replacement battery doors are inexpensive and very easy to find.When my battery door broke, I put my camera up for sale to someone who could replace it - after buying another CX6330 that I hope will be as good. If you can repair these little electronic parts yourself or have a good camera shop nearby, it is well worth replacing the occasional battery door (or just being very careful when opening and closing it) in order to take such beautiful pictures!
Although these are my first audiophile grade headphones, I have owned and listened to a fair amount of hi-fi gear, and auditioned even more. I'll be brief. They produce beautiful music, not treble-happy, forward sounding Grado-esque, more of a fuller, musical LCD-2ish. The clarity with a good dac/amp rivals anything I have heard of yet. Very comfortable too. All in all, a true world class product that every self-respecting audiophile should own at least once in their lives. Highly recommended!
These are expensive, and while the sound is good, they only last a few months of normal wear before the frame begins to break and the plastic on the headphones begins to wear off of them. At one time Bose was very good with a 'no questions asked return policy'. Like so many successful businesses, they have begun to move away from the kind of customer service that would justify their high prices. These just aren't worth the price with other lower cost options available. Bose, treat us like royalty when we pay a 'King's Ransom' for your products. Bose seems unwilling to upgrade their product design or to back up the quality of their products. My review is on of many that explains this same issue. Pay Attention Bose and go back to true 'customer service'!
This thing didn't last long at all. First month worked fine. Second month, the files started to randomly get shuffled into other files. Third month, the folder files were unable to be deleted off the player, and the screen gave foreign jargon instead of english, so I had to remember how to get to menu items by counting 'clicks' and 'ups and downs'. Fourth month, the screen went out. Bottom line, stick with a proven technology leader like Sandisk, who have been making quality flashdrives for years. I've got one of their players and have had not one problem for nearly a year.
I recently got this card after hearing the horror stories with the Linksys cards. I love this card it give me great coverage all over my house. I am using it with a Linksys router. Great Buy!
Read the other reviews. I agree with all the negative comments, especially about it not having nonskip ability. I should have read the reviews first before purchasing the product.
I bought this card to put in an existing PC, but the PC has PCI version 2.1. I could not get it to work. The computer wouldn't even boot up when the card was in, and I tried this in two very different computers. Same thing happened. Finally, after much online research, I discovered that the computer must support PCI version 2.2 and above. Since I waited to install it, I cannot return it now so I'm stuck with an unusable card.
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.
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.
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.
Bought this item in March 2009. Worked fine out of the box. Stopped working at the end of June 2009. Xerox confirmed (after having me do tests) that the unit was defective. Got an RMA number and it cost me $40 to ship it back. Still waiting for a replacement.
NIce well made pocket sized storage case. A good price also. I needed something to store my flash drives in other them my desk draw, or loose in my picket, this will do the trick.
I like the look of the product, and it works well for working out, but its harder to scroll because of the layer of material over the buttons.
Often times when I'm gaming (specifically 1st person-shooters) my palms tend to get quite sweaty from all the action and often I find myself clasping the controller even tighter just to get a steady grip. That is all in the past now thanks to this grip, it provides my hands with more comfort and stability so I can have a better gaming experience instead of having to deal with a greasy controller. This is overall a great product and you couldn't go wrong with price. Although the shipping wasn't as fast as I had hoped, it still arrived somewhat promptly after the initial purchase.
Easy to use, fast upload time; USB cord could be a bit linger.
This product works great. I am not limited to the frequencies I can select. I have yet to have any issues. I have it in my mini-van which has the cigarette lighter near the floor so it is a decent distance from the antenna but transmits great. One minor complaint is the cord is coiled, I would have preferred it being just straight, but that is just personal preference. With the Quality and Price you can't get a better deal.
I bought the wrong part!!!These are the connections that come OUT of the the truck(like factoryside), If your installing a radio, you want the wires that go INTO the truck(female side). This product is the male side.There is nothing wrong with this product specifically. But I think the description could use a little update.
I purchased the Logitech THX Z-5500 speaker system rather then going the route of buying a receiver and speakers. This was a much cheaper way to go and playing my Xbox 360 games is amazing. The Z-5500 set has coax and optic inputs as well as analog inputs. So you can plug just about anything into these speakers. The quality is AMAZING!!! the only thing bad I can say is I wish the cable going from the sub to the interface was a bit longer. Other then that I can not complain.
Arrived in like new condition, fast shipping. Item works perfectly, just as described.Thanks!
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.
Put this fan in the corner of your room and you will have great air circulation. This fan is comparable to the one in Brookstone at $100. It oscillates, has a timer, and full function remote. Best of all it does the job without that large, conventional &quot;propeller&quot; fan blade creating all that noise!
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.
This is an excellent unit at a good price...I wish there was more bass in the sound but other wise the unit is flawless and I live in NYC and priced this unit and it was $1049 at one of our big retailers.
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.
Still thought we were in Idaho while sitting in the middle of Texas, but after a couple of re-boots it found us. Other than that hiccup, has been perfect!
I got it last night and it turned out a nightmare for me. After plug it in USB, I had to shut my computer off by cut off the electricity because it freezed the system. After trying again, it works with a poor quality for only 1 minute and on the screen said &quot; plug the cam in...&quot; Thought the cab was not good or because of the USB, I plugged it in another computer and the same thing happened. Trying again and again, but the longest time it worked was 2 minutes only. That's terrible. If U want to get it, think again. Now, I rather use the web of Intel or Logitech even though it doesn't have digital camera function like WEB CAM GO.
Works as advertised. Very sturdy construction. Note that if you plug it into a standard outlet it covers the seconds outlet.
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
I wanted a 60+ inch flat panel TV because my family room is over 20 feet deep. Also, my viewing area consists of an open back area to a highly lighted kitchen and a 2 story wall to the right filled with large picture windows. I immediately rulled out plasma whan I saw how bad their glass screens reflect just the lights in the store. Best Buy tries to hide this by tilting the screens forward. I turned my attention to flat panel LCD but was turned off by the price to go larger than 52 inches and the posterization especially on moving objects. That left me with rear projection but I was turned off by the replacement lamp and moving color wheel technology.I was resigned to waiting for plasma to find a way to get rid of their reflective screens and for LCD's prices to drop a lot more. When I read about Samsung eliminating both the lamps and color wheels with their LED system, my interest in DLP was renewed. I still would have preferred a flat screen but because I need a stand of some kind anyway to hold all my home theater equipment, I figured a rear projection TV wouldn't take up any more space than a stand.Am I glad I bought this TV. The TV itself is fantastic. I haven't even upgraded my cable service to HD yet and the pictures are so much better than my old Pioneer TV that my family actually thought we were viewing in HD. I'm sure we'll be blown away when we actually view something from an HD source. Set up is easy too. The TV prompts you through the initial settings as soon as you turn it on for the first time. I find nothing negative about the speakers, manual or remote as some previous reviews do. My only slight disappointment is with reflections. I didn't expect to see any but I do.The price I paid on Amazon for the TV, the stand, an upconvert DVD player and HDMI cables was still less than the TV alone at Best Buy or Circuit City. It came when promised and the Eagle Freight guys were great. They even carried my very heavy, old projection TV down to my basement for a reasonable tip.Now that I've had the TV for a month, I've got some gripes. These gripes might be consistent with all big screen HDTV's but they are still annoyances nonetheless.You can not use HDMI cables from any source without losing the AC3 or 5:1 audio because the TV doesn't accept this audio. It's no big deal if you only play the sound through the TV but if you have a home theater audio system, you won't have Dolby Digital sound unless you override the output on the cable box or DVD player. When you do this, there is no sound on the TV. It's a pain to keep going back and forth. I ended up using component cables.Also, I've noticed "purple clouds" in some deep black areas of the picture. It doesn't always happen but is quite noticeable when it does. At first I thought the TV needed adjusted or was defective. I checked the internet forums about this and discovered that this phenomenon is called "macroblocking". I don't think there is anything I can do about it.I still give it 5 stars...maybe 4.9!
its great, fits my phone, ipod and HD player. :-) fast delivery and great price!! love the colors
I really have enjoyed using this keyboard. It has matched all of my expectations.
I used this GPS for my first trip into Manhattan to pick up family returning from a crusie, and took them to LaGuardia. No question about it - if it weren't for this device, I would still be wandering around NYC, and that was 3 months ago. This was the first time I'd used a GPS, and I will never travel w/o it.
My wife and I are wedding photographers. We are committed to L serious Canon lens. After hearing from several friends that the Sigma lens allowed you to get closer than the Canon lens, I had to order both. Needless to say...I returned the Canon macro lens.
I have always hated dealing with batteries. Even with rechargeable ones, since you have to remove them from the battery pack and recharge them before being able to play again. Sometimes you end up losing one or two of your rechargeable batteries which becomes even more of a hassle. Buying this product made it really convenient, in that you could always keep the battery pack in, recharge it as you played, and know when it was fully charged. If you own an Xbox 360 controller, you must have this.
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 was looking for a device that would give me GPS and Internet access over WiFi, but that wasn't a cell phone too, so I could avoid a data plan. There are surprisingly few devices that meet this simple requirement. Happily, the iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companion does this and much more.It runs Tom Tom 6 GPS using a SirfStar III GPS antenna, it's an MP3 player with equalizer, and it is also a very nice PDA. Beyond the normal PDA functions it has a travel assistant, (which includes weather forecasts in any four cities you choose, a global map with day & night overlay, times in any five cities, travel checklist, international dialing prefix list and conversions for currencies, measurements and clothing sizes.)I had no difficulties connecting to wireless Internet, and regardless of what some reviewers have said about poor GPS reception, I've had no problem receiving GPS signals inside my house, with the meter showing five full bars. I would expect no less with a SirfStar III GPS antenna.I haven't tried Bluetooth yet, but I have tried every other function in my Travel Companion, and it has worked without the slightest hitch. I've even been able to charge it with my cellphone charger.If you've been looking for a GPS with PDA, WiFi Internet, an MP3 player and Bluetooth, take the plunge. You can find these here on Amazon as well as elsewhere at a very low cost, so you have little to lose, and a great travel companion to gain. It's so much more than just a portable GPS.
What can I say? It's one of the best lenses Canon makes. I resisted buying it but now I'm so glad I did. I use it on a 40D and the focal length is fine. It's super sharp.
I bought this with great intentions. The reviews were great after spending $400 to install my system the crossovers provided were defective. After speaking with several customer service reps I just was given the go ahead to send them back. Previous reps said they wouldn't honor my warranty because amazon isn't an authorized seller. And they cannot verify if my set is a Chinese copy. Even though I have serial numbers that successfully registered on there website. This has been a nightmare and has cost hundreds of dollars to fix outside of the original price. Do not buy go with focal speakers.
This is all that it said it would be and more...It dose more and it goes with the name Belkin.I have the Belkin N1 wireless router and it also works flawlessly with it.Thru put speed is 300 all the time.Fast is and understatement.If you want something faster you need to be on gigabit.Very easy installation, all most like plug and play.P.S.Read the installation directions 1st it will save you sometime later.If you are using Norton 360 you will need to make some changes to the settings.Good product and yes I would buy it again...SPEED is the name of the GAMEHe who has the most SPEED WINS
The value of camera was more than fair. The camera was delivered sooner than promised.
After comparing prices with other competitors, this was the best price I found for the replacement lamp. It was delivered on time and easy to install. Truely a good experience.
I am using the ssB1000 as surround speakers. Exellent, clear, they could be used as front speakers with no problems. Highly recommend.
This case fits everything I need and has room for a candy bar. The batteries charge quickly and keep their charge for a week or more with the amount of pictures I take. (maybe 100 a week) It's nice to have freshly charged batteries ready to go waiting in the case. Overall I would say this kit does exactly what I need it to. And the velcro strap fits on the handlebars of my bike so I can take it when I ride bikes with the kids.
This is my first wireless keyboard and mouse experience. I have used it for a couple of days only but I am amazed at how efficient this product performs. The only downside for me is the font size and font style on the keyboard.
I bought this just for when I walk at night, it helps to have the music so I did not want anything extravagant or pricey. For the money this is a great item! It was super easy to load my music into. My only complaint is that the shuffle is horrible. I hear several songs over and over and some I never hear. Other than that I Love it for a decent price.
We were so happy when we bought our first GPS unit 8 months ago.But our experience with TomTom GO510 has been a frustrating one.The unit requires frequent resets, sometimes right in the middle of unfamiliar places.If we ever forgot to bring a pin, we had to resort to the good old map to get us out of the jam.To TomTom's credit, it did replace promptly our dead unit after initial 2 months of use.But the unit consistently failed to find our California home, even after a most recent map update. Granted, the housing development was only about 2 years old. But, we had reported its coordinates to TomTom right after we received the unit.It was even more ridiculous when the unit reported errors during a recent route computationfrom New Jersey to the JFK Airport.TomTom 510 is not worth the price.
Have the Zenith plasma 50" Z50PX2D purchased 4/6/07. We are probably below average TV users and TV popped Sept. 11, 2008. 17 months after install. Did not buy extended warranty. TV repairman from store that TV was purchased from picked up TV and has had it for 2 weeks with no news. I started looking for a new TV and came across all these "popping" reviews. I will call local store to inform him of this problem and that I am not alone. However, when I called checking on status, clerk said he has 8 flat screens that he is working on and waiting for parts! I will also call the 877-543-8325 posted previously and see what they can do for us. Update: Called LG & talked to a supervisor and he is helping me. My confidence for Zenith/LG has been restored!
Like most of you out there, I did alot of research before deciding on a PDA/pocket pc to invest in. Alot of that research done right here at Amazon, reading your various opinions. In the end, the PDA race for me finished off with 3 finalists.COMPAQ Ipaq 3650 HP Jornada Casio Cassiopeia E-125All the compelling reasons are there for them all. But in the end, I thought, what would be the REAL reason for having a portable system with me. Data storage? Processor power? Screen magnificence.The CASIO won out hands down with literally ALL of the above. It's size disadvantage is really not a disadvantage at all. I don't believe I would trust myself to put an expensive device in my pocket and have me absentmindedly bump into a chair or something and break it. My CASIO is safely in my portfolio. It's light, convenient and POWERFUL. I use an Access compatible database program to actively use my Casio at work. Money works fabulous on it, and the Activesync link is flawless. It works each and every time and syncs everything.All in all, I could not be happier with this little powerhouse. I love it and recommend it WHOLEHEARTEDLY!PS: Pick up a pack of PDA SCREEN WRITERIGHT plastic protector sheets. They give a total sense of security.
I have no major problems with the navigational ability but please beware of the volume. In all English and French voices the poor volume even on maximum meant that the unit could not be used with the radio on at all, nobody could talk and all windows and sunroof had to be closed. The Hertz rental GPS was much better in this respect (Magellan). If you do buy this please test the volume on day one and decide whether you can live with it. I just had a minor collision caused by glancing at the screen for a moment when the voice should have sufficed.
I am using these as my rear and rear surround speakers on a 7.1 stereo and think they sound great. Deep, rich sound (not tinny at all) that has really added to my home theater.My only problem is the rather cheesy silver covers that fit on the front of the speakers. They look kind of cheap and I had one that kept slipping out (so I glued it in place.)
The software installation was not difficult to perform on my Vista 64bit laptop. After the software was installed, i then inserted the Expresscard adapter into the slot and it was detected by Vista. I had to locate a terminal/communication program that supported serial com ports greater than com-4. Once i did then find a program the adpater worked great and both serial connections could be operated at the same time.
This was a great gift idea for someone just starting out. The software was easy to follow along and the item came almost fully assembled, only had to attach tripod. So it made it all very easy.
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!
I use this printer at work everyday. This printer is horrible with ink. Correction, EPSON is horrible with ink. Everytime you turn it on it sprays ink. Before you print it sprays ink. I am out of color ink already. I have only used the color cartridge 6 times the most! Believe that?! Now that the color ink has run out, the black ink won't work!They also have horrible customer support. I bought an Epson 740i a few months before Windows XP came out. I bought XP. Epson never came out with drivers for XP for that printer model.I will not buy Epson again. I have a Canon i850 at home and I love it! Prints almost as fast as laser not like Epson.
For its price, I believe the Garmin C340 is probably the best mobile GPS out there. We used it on a recent trip and we almost felt like we were being dumbed down because we just let it tell us turns and routes rather than planning and watching for road signs. While it may not know every street or spot, if that occurs you just drive a small distance and it finds where you are. It accurately will recalculate if you miss a turn. There are occasional times it will not verbally announce an upcoming turn and route change for reasons I can't explain. Also know you must have a physical address, number and street, for it to create a route, that is you can't just tell it to got to Smith Street or Boston, it must be specific. We found the fully charged battery will last 5-6 hours. It will charge with the car cord or usb cable for the computer. The suction cup mount worked well. Screen brightness is good and it automatically adjusts at sundown. We are still discovering its benefits. One final point. Never leave it on your windshield or in plain sight in your car. As expensive and attractive as a GPS system is, leaving it visible might be an open invitation to a smash and grab by a thief.
I have Comcast cable in my home. The cable comes in from the outside and then is split two ways. The first split feeds my main floor where I have two cable outlets. The second split feeds my second floor where I have one cable outlet, so 3 cable outlets altogether. The reception on my second floor and one outlet on first floor have always been sub-par so I purchased the Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster to help. After a few weeks of testing and multiple ways of installing it, it has provided zero improvement in my signal.Some reviewers claim that you MUST install this at the entry point of your home. I'm not sure where they get that information from, but I tried this way first and no improvement. I then tried the booster at each cable outlet and it showed no improvement. I tried many differnet combinations and many different channel tests and the signal was the same regardless. I even tried moving TVs around to test if it was the TV and no it was not. I moved VCRs as well.I have ensured that all my cable connections are snug, all the wiring is good. Now, understand that my picture on the poorer reception outlets is not terrible, it is just lower than what it should be. The cable booster should improve the picture, but it doesn't.
I ordered this drive to add some port multiplied eSATA ports to my Shuttle SG33G5M HTPC. The card installed fine in a PCI slot. Driver installation was easy after downloading the SiliconImage Raid5 program from their website. The card works great and I can see all the drives in my Sans Digital TR4M external multi-bay enclosure.
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.
Great little unit for the price. Expected a very grainy image with splotches but the image is pretty sharp and no splotches. Able to see objects with ambient light at night (stars or moonlight). For dark or shadowed areas the IR illuminator lights it up like a floodlight (only out to about 50 yards though). It has a protection circuit for inadvertent exposure to bright light but you'll know it. Even the moon is way to bright to view with this scope. It has a tiny hole in the lense cover for use or testing in normal light situations but I wouldn't even dare turn it on in direct sun light outdoors.
I was unable to get this product going with Mac OSX 10.6.4 (on a MacBook Pro 5.5) - I ended up using my old Linux laptop to get it working. (I use this for connecting to Solaris Sparc servers).I'm going to get the Keyspan (also on Amazon).
I read previous reviews on this item that said it doesn't work with their HP printer. I ignored the review and after ordering the ink cartridges, found out that it doesn't work on either of my hp printers (Photosmart 7350 and hp 1200 all in one). Please don't make the same mistake that I made. Your just wasting your money.
The only thing that is missing in an automatic feeder. I had some old slides that I scanned and they came out beautiful. Old faded memories came to light again. I had an HP before but I won't go back. Cannon is better all the way around.
I recently bought the Creative Zen Xtra 30GB mp3 player.Positive:The sound quality is great. Not a whole lot of bass, but that's not really important. I don't reccommend using the premade equalizer configurations though, they all lower the volume and you have to max it out.I have over 900 songs on the player and they all sound great! Haven't even touched half of the memory.You can replace the battery yourself. Yes, you have to buy another one but you don't have to pay extra to send it off and get it replaced along with the cost of another battery.Software and player itself are really easy to use. I have Windows 98 SE and had no problems. Usually my computer has a problem downloading new hardware but not with the player. Very compatible.Price! The apple ipod 20Gb player costs about $300. The Zen Xtra is 30GB and only cost $200. That's a hundred dollars less for 10 more GB's!Negatives:I have had the player for a week now and it has frozen twice. Once on the first day and once today. Just have a paper clip with you to reset it just in case (I kept this in mind after reading another review, thanks!)For something with so much memory I wish it had a voice recorder or even radio capabilities.Mp3 player is a little bulky, but it's not anything you can't get used to.Battery life isn't really as long as they advertise. It's probably really half. And if you want to keep the battery working longer just don't let it reach the last bar. Always keep recharging even if it's not going to be used at that time.
Works great. Will buy it again. Recommend it to anyone who is looking for a USB cable and at fraction of the store price.
I bought this camera after being so impressed with the Olympus D490 I used at work. I was surprised that the body of the D510 is so much &quot;cheaper&quot; than the D490--the D510 feels less durable, and I handle it more carefully because I'm afraid I'm going to break it. It looks and feels like cheap plastic.I used the D510 to take action shots at a bullriding event. In using the sequence mode, I was frustrated that the camera would only let me take two shots in a row, and the majority of those shots were blurry. After the initial two shots, the camera seemed to &quot;lock up&quot; and I missed a lot of great shots. Shooting in regular mode produced clearer, crisper pictures.Taking rodeo photos, I can't always get as close to the action as I want to be, so being able to zoom in is very important. I'm regretting not paying a few hundred dollars more for the Olympus C-700, which has a 10X optical zoom. The D510's 3X zoom is a good feature considering the camera's price, but if you need to get even closer on a regular basis, consider paying more for another camera.
This is an awesome digital picture-taking machine, which heralds the imminent death of 35 mm film. The D-100 does pretty much everything that a high-end film SLR does, and it does it beautifully. A 512MB CF card will enable the D100 to take hundreds of high-quality pictures that are indistinguishable in quality from those taken with film. The Six-megapixel images in Large/Fine or RAW mode are quite competitive with their film counterparts for almost all purposes. The advantage of digital, of course, is that the consumer, equipped with pretty much any computer, can process and print the pictures him or her self with far more power and flexibility than one had in a darkroom processing film. The digital darkroom has arrived.The D100 can use Nikon's entire line of autofocus lenses and many of the older manual focus lenses, allowing the photographer to easily migrate from film to digital. The camera has spot, matrix, and center-weighted exposure options, a programmed mode, apature priority or speed priority, as well as all of the manual options. Autofocus is crisp, fast, and works very well in low light. This camera is nearly as powerful in terms of its focusing and exposure options as the Nikon F5, which is the film camera I used for years before replacing my F5 with the D100.Perhaps the greatest testimonial for the D100 is that it is notorious that the vast majority of photographers who I know who have bought a D100 never (or at least rarely) shoot film ever again.The D100 takes OK shots right out of the camera, but to get best results most photographers will want to &quot;process&quot; the pictures through either Nikon's own program &quot;Capture 3&quot; or an aftermarket program like Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. I and probably most others have found that some of the post-processing settings on these programs really improve the images produced by the D100. This is a deliberate design &quot;feature&quot; of the D100 in that the D100 anticipates that serious photographers wish to retain a certain amount of control over their images. Accordingly, rather than making all of the decisions for you, the D100 produces images for which final exposure and contrast decisions can and should be made in a post-processing program such as Adobe Photoshop Elements or Capture 3. That having been said, the D100 can and does produce fine images without using a post-processing program. But almost all users have probably found that the best results are achieved by using such a program. In my opinion this is true of pretty much all of the high-end digital cameras out there, and is not confined to the D100. This is the power of digital photography--the photographer, at little cost (a low-end PC and $100-200 program are all that are required) can have a powerful &quot;digital darkroom&quot; which yields tremendous control over how the images turn out.Physically, the D100 is ruggedly built. The rear LCD is bright and clear. The menu systems on the D100 are very well designed and quite intuitive--after familiarizing myself with the manual for several hours, I now find that I do not need to refer to the manual at all even for very complex &quot;custom&quot; situations. The menus are not overly &quot;layered&quot; as is the case with some digital cameras. The on-board flash is fine for snapshot portraits and the like, but most serious users will want to spring for either the SB-50DX or the SB-80DX flash, both of which are more or less designed for the D100.Negatives on the camera are few. I mentioned above the post-processing issue, which in my mind is not a negative, but instead is just Nikon giving the photographer as much power and flexibility as possible. The matrix metering is not as powerful on the D100 as on the top-of-the-line F5, inasmuch as in tricky lighting situations the D100s center-weighted or spot metering will sometimes yield better results. Having said that, after several hours of experimenting I can now confidently take consistently good pictures with the D100 in fill-flash conditions. In common with the exposure issues, the D100 more or less requires photographers who want very &quot;sharp&quot; images to apply &quot;sharpness&quot; post-processing. Most of us have probably found that this produces better results than setting the sharpening in-camera, for reasons that exceed the scope of this review.By the way, the battery life in the D100 is phenomenal. The on-board proprietary Nikon battery lets you take many hundreds of pictures, and serious shooters can buy at modest cost the MD-100 accessory which lets you shoot with either 2 Nikon batteries or a bunch of AAs. Either way this allows you to literally shoot all weekend likely without needing to recharge. The Nikon batteries recharge in a bit over an hour.For good reason the D100, retailing now (October 2003) below $1,500, has put powerful digital photography in the hands of serious amateurs. It is a well-designed and sturdy camera that is a delight to own and use.
I ordered this because my Radio Shack pillow speakers had all broken and Radio Shack was no longer selling them. The speaker sound is very good and the little cushion is actually very comfortable. The only negative is that the cord is excessively long. I see that other users have found them not long lasting but all pillow speakers tend to break down which is not surprising since one can turn over and stress them or have the player fall from the bed and stress them. This one has held up well so far. I liked it so much, I bought a 2nd just in case, as with Radio Shack, the company stops making them.
Even though it is expensive it's a GREAT buy! I love this camera and i had it for over a year and still no problems! Best camera ever! :]
If you're looking into photography seriously but have no idea this is a perfect place to start. Canons are really user friendly and take amazing photos. Once you get the hang of it you can switch up the lenses and learn more. Canon's are the best!
I got my HDTV on November 9th, 2007...paid only $1899 for it through Amazon (Tiger Direct) - there was a misprint, but they honored it anyway. I set it up and made room - LOTS of room for this giant. I let it warm up to room temperature for about 24 hours. It was about 10F at the time of delivery. Turned it on and put my HD-DVD player to the test watching David Gilmour in concert from his 2006 World Tour (of which I got to see in person in Chicago) and it felt like I was right back in the venue watching him again. Hooked up to my Kenwood VR-5900 and 7.1 Channel Surround Sound - I was blown away. Utterly amazing and have watched none better.About Christmas time, we had an issue, but it was not with the TV. The cable line somehow got voltage running through it and it damaged the LED Light Engine. I contacted customer support for repair (got the 5 year extended warranty as well) and they came and picked it up on January 2nd. They tried fixing everything, ports, wiring, different electric parts but could not get it fixed after 30 days. Needless to say, I was a little pissed at Samsung...my repair shop tried to tell Samsung that it was the LED Light Engine that was not working properly...but they would not replace the Light Engine. That was to my benefit as I wouldnt want a brand new TV that had been rigged up with a bunch of new parts. Samsung finally replaced my TV on February 3rd and I got it in my door on February 15th.Since then, I have had absolutely no issues (and the cable company found the problem with the voltage in the line - their error - frayed cable near electrical wiring) and it works perfectly. There is not one reason that I can think of to not buy this tv as every effect and every process works as it should and with utterly shocking quality. If not for my voltage issue, I would have been jumping up and down about this tv months ago. Just wanted to make sure it was going to do what it says it will do. It does.LED LIGHT ENGINE - 20+ Years??? NO BRAINER! Get this TV now!
These speakers are basically amazing and well worth the money. These are EXCELLENT speakers for background music indoors or outdoors, for a basic outdoor movie night (where true stereo isn't necessary), water resistant next to a pool, on the lawn with dew or to take with you as you move around the house as you do chores (like from cleaning your room to working out in the garage!) Independent volume control is quite flexible, and isn't too hard to balance if necessary. They have a lot of 'umph' and can drive without distorting and can get pretty quiet before muting.If the signal strength drops close to inducing static, it automatically mutes, if you use the remote to turn it to standby, it will automatically turn off after awhile with no signal; Otherwise the speakers won't turn off without manual intervention.Transmitter power is great, use common sense when placing and the range is superb.For all the individuals looking to install a home theater system, just do it up right with amplifiers and a hard line! These are NOT true stereo speakers, NOT surround sound speakers and NOT studio reference monitors.Audio range and reproduction is outstanding, running on batteries or the AC adapter doesn't matter, still works great and lasts a long time. Its worth the investment!!
These headphones sound amazing, they have plenty of bass utilizing dual drivers, and since the cord is the most common thing to break on in-ear headphones, having the $20 option to replace just the cord is essential for me. As for comfort, I generally wear these between 8 and 12 hours a day, 5 or more days a week, so they have to be stellar in that respect. I like these so much that when I have the money, Ultimate Ears is going to be the company I get custom-molded in-ear monitors from. Period.
Purchased for a specific reason, to grate carrots for carrot cake. The expensive add=ons from the larger multipurpose units created carrot mush instead of carrot gratings. The Salad Shooter made quick work of the task and worked better than we hoped. The cutters on the Shooter are much sharper than other units. A good value.
This DC power adapter has worked well on my ATV and in my vehicle quickly paying for itself by saving the cost of batteries. It quickly plugs into the power port on my Kodiak 450 and into the back of my GPSMap 60CSx and we are off and running. If you use your Garmin GPS a lot I would recommend this product.
i was looking for a scanner to fix old pictures with, scratches, tears ect... and this says it restores fotos quickly, i wasn't too impressed with the software, the higher the resolution you scan at, the longer it takes (which i knew) and the software freezes. i really wanted to just punch something using this. there is a warm up period with this scanner. for a 130 bucks, i really expecetd a little better. maybe it's me. i would pass this one by if i were you. and the instructions could be a whole lot better. i bought it on friday, and it's going back sunday. maybe my next one will last longer.
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.
A small and compact waterproof camera that takes very good pictures. It took some time to figure out all the features. I wish that it had an optical view finder as I use a lot in bright sun and the screen is hard to use in these conditons but that is a problem with all the newer generation of digital compact cameras. Overall, a good camera for what I will be using it for.
Great player for such little dough!! Software is easy to install and a breeze to use. With an extra 64MB MMC card, I got about 1:40 of 192Kbps quality mp3's, which is more than enough for my workouts. I did not experience any problems loading previously ripped mp3's onto the player, as was stated by another review. The earbud phones aren't the greatest, but who cares?? I got a pair of behind-the-head Awia headphones for little $'s and the sound is great. If you are in the market for a mp3 player this is the one to get!!!
It does exactly what it's supposed to do, protect my camera. It's slightly big for my Cybershot DSC W530, but I don't really mind. The front pocket may be useful for carrying an extra battery or memory card. There is also a detachable hook on the back so you can hang it on your belt.I ordered this product on a monday & received it via USPS on a thursday, which is actually a day before the expected delivery date. Pretty good seeing as it shipped from the other side of the country (California to Rhode Island)!
Seems to work pretty good.I find it easy to use, and I feel more technical when I use it. Did have a problem where it couldn't get a spot out of my UV protection filter. And occasionally one of the bristles (?) from the brush get caught in the interface between the lens and the lens housing. But ultimately pretty good. Oh, and it's much cooler than using a microfiber cloth!
This is actually a Christmas present for myself - I will enjoy listening to all my favorite Christmas CD's and others.
Just bought a second pair for my kindle Fire... It really makes it easy to adjust the volume without having to use the Fire's volume control... And nice quality too.
I am very content with this product. I don't know why so many people have trouble getting it to work well. It does give spots on the picture if there is dust on you negative or if your negative is old and scratched. I have now scanned in 4600 negatives. It does a good job, easy to keep everything organized with the sofware. I can't get it to work consistently with slides though. The slides I scan in turn out with wierd colors or something. I have mostley negatives so I am scanning those while I wait for a better scanner to do slides. But it does a great job on negatives and after 4600 negatives I can safely say that it is durable.
This little camera case (like other Aquapac cases) bills itself as waterproof. NOT SO. It if fine for using your inexpensive camera at the beach. It will protect from splashing, sand, salt, etc. BUT do not try submerging with this.Real waterproof housings cost a bundle (sometimes more than the camera) for a reason. If water can find a way to get in, it will.I have used this case -- perfectly happily -- with my rinky-dink digital camera around water. But without even submerging, water did get into the case. It is simply not waterproof -- nor is it designed to be. A simple visual examination told me before I ever used the case that it could not possibly be airtight or watertight. Again, no problem if all you want to do is splash around.It goes without saying that the US government is not regulating terms like "waterproof" so Aquapac is free to say this without actually risking any legal liability.
so I went through most of the reviews that everyone posted and went ahead and bought the red 30bg zune. I have to say I love this thing! The 1st gen software sucks but that gets updated as soon as you setup and synch the device. I'm not crazy about the video setup for this because it takes quite a while for moviemaker to create something that the zune will accept but overall it did a decent job.I dont' see why everyone is complaining about these. It's durable, easy to use, ok battery life and holds a lot of stuff.is it an IPod killer? not necessarily but I will say that for the price, I'll take one of these ANYDAY before I go the way of the Ifool... too expensive and way to easy to break...For once, good job microsoft... even tho you are the evil empire!
The previous review that mentions antennas are key to a good CB setup is correct. For a normal CB user I would recommend either the Wilson lil' Wil or the Wilson 500 antenna. Both are magnetic mount antennas. The lil' Wil antenna is a relatively small antenna and it's only around $39.00. Actually any Wilson CB antenna will be fine. Also, to do a good job at setting up your antenna you should purchase an SWR meter. They are not expensive. You only need the meter connected inline between the radio and antenna when you are adjusting the antenna. Once you are done adjusting the antenna you can take the meter out of the connection and connect the antenna directly to the radio. Don't be fooled by cheap ordinary CB antennas like you will find at radio shack. Do not settle for anything less then a Wilson antenna. Cobra and Uniden both make fabulous CB radios so either make will be fine.
This is my second time to purchase SANDISK SD card.They are fast 1.84 G byte (per 2G) just format it when first receive it and you are ready to go.Than you for this good quality and very fast shippement
It is a very versatile, very powerful, very decent quality set, for a pc or ps3 or other game console or even for a home theater.Unless you are a pro and have thousands of dollars to spare, this is it.Pro:1.Digital interface. A digital decoder is a big plus. Since i use my laptop to drive it for most of the time (T61p through SPDIF inter face), i do not need a fancy sound card to fully appreciate this speaker.2.Cheap,3.Stylish design, depend on personal taste, but fit with my monitors (dell 2408w) and key boards well.4.Powerful and tight low end,Con:1.med range is not enough.2.no auto room calibration.3.heavy. the sub woofer is big and very heavy.Though i list a lot of cons, doesn't mean i hate it, i just want to be as neutral and objective as possible.in a word, highly recommended to anyone.
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.
How much can you say about this? I bought it to do a bypass on my car stereo, and then found out there was a much simpler solution, and went with that. Nothing wrong with the item at all.
This charger is great for on the go and at home, fits both of the cameras I have. This is good if you are looking for something and don't want to pay a lot.
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.
I am a paranormal investigator and a good IR camera is very important in the work I do. I am satisfied with this particular camera. It is all that it is said to be.
This is a Super mp3 player I love it, is perfect for everithing, its small, light, easy to use, the only thing that miss is backlight lcd blue screen or something like that, cause on night its hard to read the screen besides that Its perfect, great sound excellent!!HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!
The people that say that the delay do not know how to use a camera. Usually, when I buy an expensive piece of equipment like this, I like to know how to use it. There is only a negligible delay when taking pictures. These people are just mashing the shutter button at the moment they want to take the picture. This exactly what you are NOT supposed to do. The delay they are getting is from the camera focusing. What they should do is hold the button half way down, which focuses on the subject, then they just need to push it the rest of the way when the time is right. They will then have a picture of exactly what they wanted. Those reviews should be disregarded.
There is not much to review here. The cable works like it should and there are no issues. Now I am running 2 monitors and a HD TV from my video card. This cable was very well priced and does the job perfectly.
It's a very standard usb drive with all the normal bells and whistles. It's the price and the size that make this a great buy. Additionally, it's sleek and the usb interface slides into the case so, unlike some of the previous models, there's no cap to lose. Great product!
Every few months I edited this review to reflect my increasing frustration with this clock. I eventually just stopped using it entirely, although it continued to tell time and play CDs and the radio. The alarm function was so poorly engineered that the unit was not usable as an alarm clock, which is what I needed.I was looking for a clock radio that played CDs, and this one was reasonably priced and seemed to have the basic features I need. I've had maybe seven or eight alarm clocks and clock radios of various types over the years, so I have some perspective and don't expect perfection, but still, this one was extraordinarily irritating.First, I agree with the several other reviewers who found the display too bright, even on "dim." I'm not overly sensitive about light in my bedroom, but there's no question, this lights up the whole area around it and even casts a definite shadow! It's like a low intensity flashlight that's on all night. Even after using it for several months I still find the brightness irritating, and consider it a definite flaw. I've finally resigned myself to covering it at night, but you really shouldn't have to do this with a clock.Second, the reviewers who complained that setting the alarm tends to activate the "Nap" function are exactly right; it does, and it's very, very annoying. After a while it happened more and more, so I'd spend literally two or three minutes just trying to set the alarm. Also, when you do set the alarm on this, it stays set to awaken you every morning at the same time forever until you tell it not to. This may be great for those who don't want to have to press a button setting the alarm function each night, but after it wakes you up on a few early Saturday or holiday mornings you may wish for the other alternative. And every time you change the setting you risk going through the ordeal I described.Third, the CD player mechanism is surprisingly loud; I always awaken not to music, but to the sound of the CD player cranking up and spinning around; I almost always wake up and hit the "off" button before the music even starts. Granted, the unit is only about a foot or two from my head, so it may not be noticeable if it's five or ten feet away, but if you hit the snooze bar (which you're most likely to do if the unit is within reach of your bed) the CD player remains in "pause" mode, making the noticeable sound, throughout the snooze period. So your chances of going back to sleep for another ten minutes are slim; instead, you'll get ten minutes of lying in bed wishing the thing didn't make that irritating noise.The pluses? It sounded fine, the time was easy to read from across the room, it has two alarm settings in case you have a partner who wants to sleep an hour longer than you do, you can preset the CD track to the one to which you want to awaken, and it's reasonably priced. But not only would I not recommend this clock, but I would probably avoid all RCA consumer electronics from now on.
Great product. The reviews I read were hard to live up to, but this is a power packed product. Capable of more than I can describe. Programable buttons make endless possible permutations and a specific synergy with various programs.
This unit has finally met my needs for large file storage and RAID.After looking at the more costly solutions like Home Storage servers and FreeNas(costly?), I decided to take the direct approach.Added 2-1TB WD Greens, Mirrored-RAID(1) and haven't looked back.Very easy to setup and configure.
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 *****
First off, lets look at the good things about this player.It does a wonderful job upscaling to 720p and is also great at 1080i and 480p. It doesn't suffer the "macroblocking" of the competitors DCDI processing. It is built well and looks good. You can change the front display to auto dark or off. Picture controls such as sharpness (which you don't need)picture (contrast)brightness and color. It also remembers these settings when you power down. It also has a 6 disc memory which is nice.The Cons,Well there are only two things that bother me, one of which is hopefully going to to fixed by a firmware update (who knows with Sony)What it does is shift the image down and squeeze the image slightly on 720p and even more so on 1080i. At 480p it doesn't do this, but you loose some detail at that setting. This problem bothers me, but not to the point where I want to return it. The pic quality is outstanding!The other thing that bothers me is that it's silver and doesn't have menu navigation controls on the front panel....thats it! Anyway, if you are not really bothered by the "vertical shift" issue when upscaling, then GO FOR IT! I'm sorta a video geek and I'm keeping it, so that says somthing. And just as a side note, the lower model, the 70h, does the same thing.
This is my first portable media player, before i used to play media in my iPaq, but i the experience was not too good. I just have it since a few days ago and i like it, the sound and the video are good and it have tv output and that is something i like, but there are a few things wrong with it, first installing the zune software to get it recognized with a nightmare, i spent several hours to get the firmware updated and it synchronizing to my computer, after this initial issue got solved i have not have more problems with synchronization while connected with the usb cable, but i have not been able to synchronize it wirelessly, it recognize the network but for some reason when i try the synchronization it doesn't works.I hope in next firmware updates this get some kind better.I am still like it, because i love to been able to listen anywhere a good part of my music collection and to watch some videos and tv shows on it.
Have a HP 722c. Tried cable on Xp and Win 7. Said printer was ready. When I went to print nothing happen. It said to restart computer or reset printer spool. I did both. Any suggestions?
I've had one of these for a few months, it's great, a million times better than floppy disks. I work in an IT department and recommend it to at least one person a week who is looking for a way to move files that are too large to move on a floppy disk. The thing fits in your pocket, doesn't use up much space and works easily on Win2k or WinXP. For Win98se you need to install drivers.Comes with a handy file lock switch so that you can't write to the drive or delete file... same idea as the write protect on a floppy.The only bad thing, the caps for the drive are not that durable and are a little small and easy to lose. That said, you get 3 of them.If you are still using floppy drives... rip that out of your machine and buy one of these.
This item does exactly what it says. The price was good, it arrived in just a few days and it was easy to install.
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.
I could receive and have been used without problem.This is excellent situation, and result I could have.Maybe I will buy at this shop.
I have had this camera for over a month now and all I can tell you is that if you are looking for a solid 5 MP camera, look no further.This camera is very easy to use but still gives you the manual control when you want it.My largest gripe is the very poor lens cap. I see why they make it so easy to come off, due to the lens pops out at start up but I think Canon could have done better with the design of this.Also, the gripe about looking though the view finder and seeing the lens if valid but I very rarely, if ever, use it and secondly only blocks out about 1/16 of the field of view in the lower left corner.In summary this is a great camera and I have no regrets about buying it!!!!
I'm not sure why it is so hard for companies to make something as simple as a lightweight travel power strip. This is the first one I've used that meets expectations, in fact exceeds them. It is very lightweight, folds into a small package, and has the outlets spaced and oriented so that you can even plug good-sized wall warts directly into it without covering other outlets. There is no drawback to this product at all that I can tell. It's even inexpensive. Don't even think twice, if you travel at all, you need at least one of these. Keep one in your laptop bag too.
I'm very happy with this scanner - most photos scanned only require some basic dust and lint correction in PhotoShop or similar. Can scan negatives or slides, though the interface to do this is a little less than ideal and it's easier to scan prints if you have them. Software provided is flexible, allows scanning to files or scan to printer (copy feature). TWAIN interface allows interaction with PhotoShop or other software directly - easy to acquire new images. When I bought this scanner, a lot of folks were complaining about the dust on the backside of the glass, but I didn't really see much of that with mine. It is a little difficult to keep clean, though.
This is garbage. Don't buy this. It can't copy any DVD. Not even a DVD out of a cereal box. And try getting support for it, HA HA. GOOD LUCK. They give you a number, that takes you to another number, that takes you to another number that hangs up on you. buy &quot;DVD X COPY&quot;
I recently moved to NJ area from NY and I was in urgent need of a GPS. You know how crazy drivers are in NJ, and I bought this GPS after reading many reviews about it and also about other similar modelss. The biggest features I liked in this model is that it speaks street names and bluetooth phone.There are still some glitches in the mapping software as it does not recognize the weired left tern system on RT-1 in new jersey where you can not make left ,instead you have to go forward and then make right and go round and come back (those who live in NJ knows very well what I mean). I hope this will be fixed in new mapping updates in 2009.I just don't understand why garmin would not give free update of maps every year instead of making you purchase. thats the only downsite of it and that is the reason I gave 4 star
Found the case to be very useful. It is small and practical for USB storage and ideally fit in any laptop case. Would willingly purchase again.
But this card sure is!! The fan noise was more irritating than fingernails on a chalkboard. I can could hear it two rooms away. Maybe mine was just defective. I don't know. But I returned it and got the GeForce 7100 instead. No FAN!!I'm not a gamer - I'm a developer who needed 2 monitors. The quality of Visa Aero interface is just as good on both cards. DVD playback is the same too.BTW, I've learned the hard way - If you have a Dell Dimension and install this card, your old video port goes dead. I was spoiled with 3 monitors with my old PC. Two steps forward, one step back.OK, No more whining.
Slightly more expensive than the black and white version of this product, it still holds up well for all my printing needs which being light to moderate.The quality of the ink and the quickness in which it dries is perfect and there are hardly any issues.For heavier users I would suggest getting the this model or anything that has a higher quantity but for me this is perfect.Pros:+ High Quality+ Great price+ Easy installationCons:- Would not last for high-intensity usersOverall this product is great for your everyday printing needs at a great pricePrice: 5/5Quality: 5/5Ease of use: 5/5Printing beautiful things: 100/5
Bad battery performance, Audio recording turn off when changing zoom, when zoom stop, audio recording turn on again. Anyway nothing better for that price, excellent product.
Instructions for installation of this camera system were so lacking as to be useless, so be prepared to figure it out yourself. Some help is available on 'google' by searching the brand name and model number.Also, fully one-half of the time this camera system is not usable due to humidity getting into the externally mounted camera and obscuring the view that it is supposed to provide to you.
Great for movies, and at 2 for the price of one, can't be beat. And fast shipping through the US mail.
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.
I purchased this television from Amazon; I like the television, it's sharp, contrasty, and though it suffers from the typical DLP issues, it does a stellar job otherwise.What I would caution however, is that you don't purchase this from Amazon directly. I had a downright horrific experience with Amazon's shipping company, Eagle GL, involving a soaked telvision with obvious signs of improper shipping, arriving days late with no status or contact along the way. Amazon's freight delivery providers are completely incompetent and should not be trusted. Get yours from J&R; or one of othe other listed vendors.
I love this unit. The remote only works when directly pointed at the base but it is great to be able to browse your collection and watch videos through a TV while using a remote. Great product and this does work with the 80gb Zune. In the instruction manual my unit came with there was instructions for how to properly outfit it for 80 gb.
A fine cable. Not much you can say about a durn cable, so: A fine cable.
This little guy is fantastic! I used it to shoot a wedding recently, and was very pleased with the performance, especially when coupled with a flash bracket. This is now my "carry" flash.If you are shooting an event with this guy, make sure to have plenty of spare AA batteries! The response time starts to lag (expectedly) as the batteries warm up and lose charge, so keep spares where you can get to them and not miss the action.
In order to turn on the unit one must unscrew the plastic screw and remove the back of the device. The on / off switch is located with the batteries. Furthermore you will need to unsnap the plastic stand in order to get to the screw and open the battery panel - EVERY TIME YOU WANT TO TURN IT ON OR OFF. Very frustrating and I quickly lost the screw to the battery panel.
I have been using the camera for about five years and can testify that it's a very good camera. It's reliable, easy to use, image quality is very good. I don't see any major flaws in the camera. One of the minor ones is that I'd prefer the mode switch be tighter to switch. As it is not tight enough, sometimes it gets accidentally switched (e.g. from some photo to video mode) while you carry the camera in a pocket or a bag and you may start taking pictures thinking that you are using a photo mode but you shoot some video instead. The other minor flaw is that it may be difficult to extract the memory card from the camera. Although the memory card pops up on pushing it, it pops up not high enough to get it with your fingers.
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 had a little bit of difficulty setting it up, but that was because I didn't read the directions at first. Had I, it would have been a piece of cake.This adapter worked great once I got it going, and has worked nearly flawlessly ever since. Only once in two months has it abruptly quit, but I was able to start it back up immediately and from then on it worked fine.
I know this was not the top of the line radio, but I only needed it to play children's cds for my infant son. The cd player part is broken it will not play cds. The radio part works. However, that is not why I purchased the radio. Would not recommend to anyone.
If you use this lens for macro with your Canon DSLR, beware that you should not use auto-focus. I got this lens to take macro pictures of coins and small items. I found that the depth of field is so low that the coin HAS TO BE flat and the camera dead-on to the coin. Only then will you get the whole coin in focus.The depth of field is about 0.25mm. To get to the 1:1 macro mode, you have to be pretty far from the subject, say 10 inches. With the low DOF, you definitely have to use a copy stand or tripod because the slightest movement will cause the subject to be out of focus.As always, the quality with Sigma lenses is here. It is a solid piece of hardware that is well-put-together. Would I buy it again? Yes. In a heartbeat. Once I get the focus down, I'll be getting better images. I have not tried it on my copy stand yet, I hope it fits well.If you are looking for a great macro lens, look no further. However, it does NOT double as a good snapshot lens as you have to be quite far from your subject in order to fit them in the frame. With the lens that came with the camera (Canon Rebel XTi) I need to be about 50 feet from my house to get it into frame. With this lens, I need to be about 70 feet from the house to get it all in frame. Just something to think about. This is not a universal lens.
The fact that this transmitter allowed me to choose from more than four channels was what caught my attention. Living and working in the NYC metropolitan area, I knew that there are very few, if any, channels that would be clear enough to use a transmitter successfully, so a transmitter that gave me a wide spectrum of channels to choose from was in order.This thing works! I use it on a channel on which I get a faint to medium signal and it completely overrides that signal. It's easy to use. It's incredibly sexy - not clunky or awkward looking at all (it completely fits the profile of the mini). It gets attention from everyone because it's just so cool.
This little camera has everything you need. I've been dealing with digital cameras since they started comming out with them for my work.For most of us, we only need a camera with a very simple operation and that it not so hard to navigate.This little camera does everything you need it to, unless you plan on producing profesional pictures.I have learned with these cameras over the years the simpler the better.This camera is very small and great for traveling.Takes a matter of a couple of hours to work this camera RIGHT.READ THE MANUAL and this camera will take good quality pics anywhere inside or out with a little adjusting.
This works like the original...This battery charged and maintained the temprature as the original that came with my gps...Love IT
This is an excellent camera definately worth the $5000. However, if you see a seller selling it brand new for less than $3000 beware. Watch out for anyone asking to be emailed before hand or anyone wanting western union or any kind of Escrow service. Be absoultely positive before sending any payment.
I was diappointed to learn, only after receiving the unit that it was not compatible with any of my Sigma DG zoom lens for Canon EOS cameras with EF mounting. I checked and quickly found that there was no way to attach the converter to these lens. So, I had no choice but to return the merchandise. I must say that the return process provided was very simply and effective. Within only about 3 or 4 days of shipping it back at no cost, the full charge was credited to my account.
The speakers are great. Sound quality is better than expected in the price range. Definitely recommend these.When I was researching these speakers I couldn't find any good information about wall mounting them. Here's what I found out:The speakers don't have any predrilled holes or hardware that would let you mount them. I bought the VideoSecu Universal Satellite Speaker Mounts (available at Amazon), and they work great. But, you will have to drill into the speaker cabinet to attach them. I drilled on the top of the cabinet at the very back. I've had no trouble with vibration. The mounts are rated for up to a 10 lb speaker - no problem there.I'm very happy with both the speakers and the mounts.
I bought the D-Link DIR-655 to replace my unreliable U.S. Robotics (USR5461). I needed a router as well as print server. I wanted an N band wireless connection as well as the older G band capability. D-Link claims its 655 will do it all and so it does. I must say that the virtual printer connection was very difficult to set up. The firmware with the hardware and the drivers on the hard disk were all too old and not up to the task. So the first thing to do is get online and find the newest firmware and drivers and load them in. Then go online and Google problems with the printer (and any other USB device) connection and follow their recommended settings if you have problems like I did. The great news is that I have not had to reboot the router once since I got the box 1 month ago.
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.
Alright, I'll admit it. I purchased this scanner looking for professional quality scanning even though I wasn't willing to pay for it.And, I pretty much got it. The qualities of scans are high, and the machine gives me as much or more control as I can handle (I consider myself a serious amateur). It keeps the ability to fully automate a scan, letting the software and scanner set the defaults, but you'll want to play with your scans more than that, at least if they are "keepers". It is reasonably fast, but by no means a high-production machine, and I'll still use the lab to run scans of mulitple rolls. The automatic dust filter is adequate (which is better than the competition!), but I'm afraid spotting by hand still gets the best results (and probably will for some time).I've spent a fair bit of time on the Dual IV working with fairly grainy films (ILFORD shot at 3200 or 6400), which are very difficult to scan well, and it does a good to very good job of picking up the light grain without problems. Note that it is very common to get digital artifacts or grain that has been smoothed or roughed up a bit when scanning. I have had no digital artifacts, but have found that it can take some work to keep the scanner from trying to smooth out my grain. There is a tool specifically designed to help work with grain, though I think this is more often used to consciously add or elminate grain than to reproduce it as is.By the way, all those start-up problems others have had: not here. My start-up was quick and easy. I'm running Windows ME and using Photoshop Elements for most of my imaging edits. (The interface with Elements is a real plus; the software was designed to work together with Photoshop). The only negative: I've found that there is some kind of software conflict that I have not been able to locate and identify between this scanner's software and my flat-bed (an Epson 2480); the easy fix has been to disconnect the Dual IV when using the 2480.
I got my first iPod in September which was the Nano. I loved how it was flash memory, but was tooooooo fragile, so it cracked. I now buy an iPod Video in January and it is the best music player! In my title, I stated that this is not the best video player. Although I did buy quite a few videos because of how clear and crisp it is, it only has 2 hours battery life on the 30gb model. It is scratch prone and attracts fingerprints. You may think this iPod coming with a case is a great thing, but it is horrible case! You must remove your iPod to change the song or watch a video. Since it is very snug, when you keep removing it, you will get scratches. I suggest the iSkin EVo3 although it attracts lint. It includes screen, clickwheel, and USB protection. Also, the sound quality is superb on the iPod. Barely any glitches in the sound. I do not like how the iPod Hard drive spins and gets warm while watching a video though. The iSkin includes small hole in the back of it to release warm air from the iPod. The headphones do not stay in my ears well with or without the black covers on. The USB 2.0 cable is the perfect size for me to connect to my HP laptop from my iPod. The games on the iPod are getting old and boring. Music Quiz is my favorite since it gives you a clip of a song and you have to guess it with five following choices. Wonderful features are included also such as an accurate world clock, hold switch, stop watch, etc etc. Hope this gives you an idea of the iPod!
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.
Very easy to use for our busy medical practice, we scan our patient's insurance card and work very well with our new practice management software.
For years I have been buying "original" toner for an old but still very reliable HP1200 laser printer. I found this Elite Laser toner to work perfect in my printer and at a very reasonable price. From now on I will keep buying from this supplier because their product is very good, their shipping was as promised, and their price is great.
These work great when I'm cleaning or out running aroundThe newer ear buds unfortunatly don't stay in my ear, andthe round iPod ones don't fit.
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!!!
Works as advertised! Improved my reception considerably over traditional antennas. Still doesn't pull in some stations as well as I like, but the improvement of quality definitely improved. Easy to hookup and use.
I was looking for a good quality cable (not the highest) for a good price (not necessarily the lowest). This fit the bill well. The cable arrived in good condition and worked as expected.
I love my 30gig ipod...i can take my music anywhere i go without having to carry replacement bats when the one in the player dies!i got this as a x-mas gift along with 15dollars itunes gift card!i always keep my in a case (isocks) and right now its in a case from old navy!! i really like mine for traveling... i take it to my grandma's house and in long boreding trips (cuz's houses,going to the store..ect ect)this ipod has been dropped twice! BOTH TIME IN A CASE THOUGH THE APPLE IPOD SOCKS/OLD HAVY MINI T-SHIRT CASE...AND I HAVE TAKEN "SPOILED" IT FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME IT FROZE/LOCKED UP ON NANO CHARGER!! my ipod is very well taken care for and no damanage due to its been in a case and in a "small" handbag... no more replacing bats on LONG TRIPS!!
I purchased this product about 3 years ago and nothing but problems, headaches and wasted money is all i recieved from it.I should have known from the beginning this was garbage cause it took 3 units before i got one that worked. When i first bought this i thought it was going to be the coolest thing...well got the first one home and the cd bay door on the play side was stuck in, would not open at all. So i took it back and got a replacement. The second one would not record at all froze up everytime had to cycle machine off and on to get the bays to open to get the discs out. Called philips tech support, which is a joke, they only say are you sure your using the right disc....when i told him yes it was 74 min audio cdr's and one of them happen to be the free one that came in the box, he says there is a problem with your recorder, no kidding!!So i returned that one and should have gotten my money back but instead i was determined to find one that worked. Third time was the charm sort of...It worked pretty good for about a dozen or so recordings, then every so often it would still freeze up.Now the play drive will not read any discs.I have tried everything cd lense cleaner and nothing works. I will not be sending this unit in for repairs as i do not wish to waste anymore money on this unit.
Sencillo, solo lo configure, lo conecte y ya!, ahora con una sola direccion IP tengo para compartir mi conexi&oacute;n a internet con todos los computadores, hasta con los vecinos!!.
I have taken some gorgeous pictures with this camera and I know nothing about photography. However, this camera has sparked an interest in learning more about taking pictures.Images are incredibly sharp and clear. I have blown several pictures of my kids and a couple scenic photos up to 8x10's and the quality is superb. I mostly use the automatic setting, but I am starting to learn to use some of the other settings.Battery life is excellent. I keep an extra battery charging at all times. You definitely want an extra battery and you can find them cheap. Don't let one of these online camera shops sell you one for $40 or $50. These guys online that advertise selling these cameras for ridiculously low prices are "salesmen". They will pull you in by advertising the camera for some crazy-low price. Then they get you on the phone and convince you that you need all this other over-priced stuff. If you don't buy the extras, they suddenly don't have the camera in stock or it will take 3 weeks to ship. They are good at this.. just a little warning. I ended up paying more for mine at a local camera shop just to avoid these guys.Sorry for my lack of technical knowledge.. here's the bottom line: This camera takes beautifully sharp photos and is simple to use. I am extremely satisfied with the quality. Take lots of pictures and BACK THEM UP REGULARLY!!
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.
We received the unit when promised. Everything works and is exactly what we were lookiing for. The picture is spactacular and we love the extra features. Thanks for a real deal with VANN's, the providor.
Let me tell you, this is a real steal and a great product--I love it and shopping this way is so convenient!
I have used this product at three other facilities and it is a value for the cost. Mounts easily and works as detailed.
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 ??
I was looking to get a hard case disc carrier that was tough, portable, and could hold a fair amount of discs. I thought I would give the Discus a shot, because of its extra capacity of 40 slots. I do like the hard shell. The discs will be well protected in the case. However, the Discus doesn't quite meet my size needs. I wanted something I could slip under the seat of my car or put in a backpack for trips. However, the Discus is too thick to get under the seat or to put in a backpack without creating a huge bulge.I do like how the discs are organized. There are four compartments with ten slots in each compartment. When you open a compartment the slots pop up so that it is easy to put a CD into a slot. The biggest problem I had is that the compartments are not labeled, so it is tough to tell which of the four compartments has the CD you are looking for. Someone in the comments section pointed out that the Discus comes with some labels. They are not great labels, but when I traded out the ones that came installed with the ones labeled A,B,C, or D, it makes finding discs easier. Though the labels are really ugly.I give it four stars, because while it has some great features, it is too bulky for most of my needs.
I'm a non-byist consumer; and ex-owner of the XL1 and XL1S.We recently "upgraded" to the XL2 for an upcoming film shoot.BAD NEWS. The camera's we ordered both came "defective", according to Canon tech support (they were drop shipped from their facility brand new - and NOT black market). Now, I find this hard to believe, and I think the issues are with the computer which controls output for the camera.In 30P mode, any vertical lines flicker/pixelate, and images blur as they move past the camera - It's much choppier than the old "frame mode" on the XL1 and XL1s.In 24P mode, the entire image flickers, vertical lines go insane, and using the standard 1/24 shutter speed, the images are CHOPPY as they walk by the camera. Any vertical lines jump about. There is not image clarity the minute anything moves.In 60i - the camera looks fine, but that defeats the purpose of owning the camera entirely!!!! Unless you want to drop frames/filmlook upon completion, this is not an option.In previous XL models, the frame mode had it's issues...soft focus, lowered resolution, choppy images if moving right in front of the camera...However, the 24P is a joke. No person in their right mind could use this, unless to produce nausea! And, believe me, the resolution output on this camera, if anything, is lower - and I'm using the optional 20X super-wide XL2 lens ($1500).I've shot with the XL1, XL1s, DVX1000 - they ALL blow this thing away.Now, I'm stuck with a Canon, as I purchased unreturnable accessories for this thing. So, as I read user comments, I'm praying that just certain cameras have these issues. It seems others on message boards have this issue, but folks tell them they're crazy (they're not - believe me). I'm forced to drive 100 miles to the closest store with the XL2 in stock, hoping that the 24P or 30P or their floor model is somewhat clear. If not, I'll have to buy back my old XL1!!!!!BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU DECIDE TO BUY THIS CAMERA. It's not PRO at all!!!!!!!!!!
This is my 3rd wireless headset, my 1st was A JVC set for about $45.00 not so good, Ok sound, and interference, If you turn your head to one or the other side you get nose. My next was A Vizio wireless for about $300.00 surround sound with an ipod/iphone dock very nice sound but interferance from some house hold components. So I tryed this one, I can go into other rooms upto over 100 feet with no dropouts, for analog the sound is very good I have had them for too months with no problums. I would recommend to anyone they are very stable and made well would buy again.
Useless. Too many components and too complicated. I was expecting something simple with no wires. It turned out to be the most complicated with a lot of wires running around the car. It is back in its box and in the bottom of the closet now.....
I am very impressed with the durability of the Marware Sportfolio Sleeve for my 15" MacBook Pro, in addition to how its neoprene-like fabric perfectly fits around my notebook...reminds me in many ways of much smaller Body Glove-made cell phone casings that I've also bought from Amaazon.com before. In general, the Marware case is quite sporty looking with the blue-cloth striping in the middle and there is some great functionality that you get out of the pocket in the middle for stowing a mouse or other small devices.Overall, I'd have to say that I'd heartily recommend this Marware case to any MacBook Pro owner who is looking to protect their investment and also to have a slick looking case bag. Very nice to see that a company like Marware still puts a lot of quality and consideration into their product line! They'll have to let me know if they come up with any other new MacBook Pro accessories in the future!
This antenna is fantastic. I thought that this was cheap enough to try, never believing that it would solve the annoyances of the other ones I'd purchased. Living in an area where 80% of the population has to have cable to get anything on the TV, I was happy to get the 8 channels that were watchable & the 9 digital channels that I could catch if I moved the antenna. With the Philips Silver Sensor, I don't have to change the location each time I change the channel. The biggest suprise was channel scanning produced 24 regular channels & 35 digital channels!!!
Cable does not fit HP315 even though description says it does. The only reason I'm not returning it is because shipping would cost me more than I paid for the item.
I tried Linksys wireless print server first and found after several hours with their customer service reps that it is not compatible with my Belkin wireless setup. The Belkin print server works very well, however, my experience leads me to caution that I do not know how it would perform with networks from other manufacturer's.
for computer speakers, these things rock, its rich full of features and i can connect them to any device needing sound ranging from my ps3, my laptop, or to my lcd hdtv. it offers coaxial, optical and direct sound options so i hav everything plugged into it. the subwoofer is awesome. its like an earthquake in my apt and its so crisp. logitech has outdone itself, i dont know how they can ever make any better speakers than these, but if they did, i'd def hav to hav them. these r remarkable speakers...
Before I bought it I read a lot of good and also some bad stuff about it. All the bad things did not happen with my printer.Very simple installation.Very fast responding and printing.You can get very cheap toner cartridges for about 2500 pages.
I bought this item with full expectations that it would be an easy setup. I physically installed the device according to the instructions and when it was time to power up the device according to the instructions, it could not be detected by the network. After various troubleshooting, it was determined that the USB cable (though rated as a USB 2.0 cable) is too long. If you use a cable longer than 7 feet, then the device will not be detected by your network. After I replaced the cable, everything worked as expected.
This is pretty amazing if you think about it:A one gig drive for under 40 dollars.Thank you Amazon and Lexar, it works great !
We are very happy with the product, it was delivered very fast, easy to put to work right away. Very useful device, it helps us to save energy and blew away some miths too. We strongly recommend its use.
This is a nice and simple kit for basic maintenance of a pc. Seller delivered product quickly, and it arrived in perfect condition.
I opened up the case, used canned air to get rid of the dust bunnies, and popped two of these bad boys into the empty slots. That was it. My computer speeds along nicely now. The biggest improvment is the internet speed. I didn't realize the bottle neck was at my memory. Also memory hungry programs like CorelDraw run at a nice clip with no down time during processing.
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.
First let me point out that I am not a professional photographer, I'm an enthusiast and hobbyist,and a tech junkie. I do go out on shooting walks but I mostly take family pictures and also do pictures for friends.I originally bought aSunpak PF30XN Digital SLR Camera Dedicated i-TTL Flash for NikonWhich at first was great aside from the slow charge times. It worked well, was never let down by the power and the pictures came out great. I honestly thought that I wouldn't need to ever buy another flash, however that flash one day decided to stop working at the beginning of an all day shoot and I didn't have a back up, strangely enough a few days later the flash started working again for no reason. Believe me I checked all the usual suspects and couldn't find any reason to this. After that experience I decided to bite the bullet and spend 120 bucks on this flash and I have to say I have no regrets. This flash works great with my D3000.When I first tried the flash I found that it seemed that the iTTL system was geared towards direct flash which meant it was underpowered when using bounce flash with a semi-high ceiling, however going in to the manual controls of my device and setting the flash power allowed me to compensate for this easily enough for better bounce flash. In fact when I went in to the settings and put it at even half power my pictures came out overexposed which really amazed me because I didn't realize just how powerful this little guy would be. If I there was a button on this flash that allowed you to compensate without having to go in to settings then that would be killer, but I knew it didn't have it going in so I'm not going to lower my rating because of this.One more thing worth pointing out is that this flash is fast, super fast, it never slows me down at all for continuous shots and after the initial charge I never have to wait for it to charge during a shoot.Compared to most flashes this one is small and the design is such that it does not stick up far at all. I highly recommend this product. Es
I've slowly immersed myself into the digital world, and I've found the further I get, the more impossible it becomes to turn back. A few years ago I moved from a rolodex and date book into a simple electronic organizer, and now I've stepped into the Visor.When I first started working with the Visor, I figured nothing could be better. The price is competitive with Palm, and the expandability puts it over the top. My organization cravings were easily satisfied with the standard pre-installed programs (Address, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad). The size of the screen made my old electronic organizer feel like a bunch of tiny, cryptic abbreviations written on little slips of paper and crammed into a plastic case.Then, I started downloading third-party software for the Palm OS. Here's where I ran into trouble. I found so many great programs (doc readers, handwritten note recorders, web browsers, games, etc.) that I found the 2MB of RAM filling up far faster than intended. Don't get me wrong -- if you're looking mainly for an organizer with a few added bells and whistles, this is the machine to get. And I'll be fine -- with the expansion slot, I can easily add more storage space. My only comment is if you think you might be adding software, go with at least the Visor Deluxe. The added cost will be offset by the expansion modules you'd be forced to get with the standard Visor.
I've had this keyboard for about four years, and it's way more comfortable (and has lasted longer) than all of my other keyboards. There have been at least 5 others. The keys have a soft touch to them and press down more softly than a standard keyboard. I enjoy that it's black (wish it was backlit, but I'm spoiled), and I don't think I'll be replacing it for awhile. The ergonomic design is great except for blind reaches for keys (I'm a touch typer.).By the way, the part of this rating system where we're supposed to give stars for certain attributes has a misspelled word. It's "incredible", not "incredable". I won't fault the product for that, though.
Exceptional product for a small car with not much room for a pile of cds. Much easier (and safer)to go through than a book of cds, this pocket cd holder can hold 6 cds easily, 12 crammed and more super crammed. The only question is: Do you really need more than 12 cds handy at any given moment. I think not. You can't listen to more than one ata time anyways and Britney Spears only has 2 albums. =p
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 bought this camera for Christmas for my 6 year old soon instead of the fisher price kids digital camera. I thought being a 3mp it would produce better quality than the fisher price. I was mistaken. Even after transferring the images to my computer they are fuzzy, poor quality, and the lighting absolutely sucks. When the flash is on it washes everything out, when its off you can't see the subject at all if the picture is taken inside. We have not been able to try it outdoors yet. My son was able to figure out the features and it is easy for him to use. He enjoys the camera and doesn't seem to have any complaints about it. I should have spent a little extra money and gotten him a cheap namebrand camera made for adults. I would not suggest this camera for other children if you are looking for printable pictures.
What a deal I got on this.Can't beat the price.The quality is great and it shipped super fast!
Certain channels on cable were breaking up more & more often. After installing Signal Booster everything was back to normal.
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!
We use our Macbook in our Kitchen for all our music. We have many playlists including radio stations and programs such as NPR. The problem is that the little computer speakers just don't cut it. Especially, if we want to host parties and/or use it outside on our large deck.I figured I'd just go to Best Buy/Circuit City and purchase some wireless speakers, but CC said they don't carry any instore (only on their website), and the ones at BB were not very attractive. They either looked like tiny computer speakers or were huge and bulky.This set from Amazon looked attractive and the reviews seemed positive enough I figured I'd give it a try. When they showed up the other night, I was very pleased. Setup was literally as easy as just plugging things in. Plug the base station into a power outlet, then the other cable into the headphone jack on the laptop (it also includes RCA type jacks to plug into a home theater receiver). Then plug the speakers into a power outlet (or put several batteries into each speaker). Then just power on. There are holes on the back of the speakers to mount to a wall (haven't done this yet).The speakers have a very nice sound, and decent volume. We hosted a Christmas party and had the music up very loud on several occasions and the sound was very good. We never had static once.My parents have a set of wireless speakers they purchased a couple of years ago and they constantly have static and have to fine-tune each speaker frequently to filter out the static. Not so with these. The technical specs mention they lock onto the signal and adjust as necessary, and this appears to work fantastic.Some of the other reviews have been disatisfied with the remote. I haven't used the remote though, so I can't comment there. We adjust the volume by using the remote that came with our Macbook laptop.Excellent product, great price.
There's not much to say other than it works as intended. I use it to connect my computer to my TV, and it does the job.
Cable works like a charm. Huge difference in picture clarity. Also bought over the internet at Amazon with quite a savings from purchasing locally.
this company is palying tricks on customers.their rebate never comes even I made ton's of call already.I was wondering what kind of action we could do to stop this compay to cheat on customers.
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.
After quite a few phone calls, I was finally told that there are many problems with the "Fax Receiving Function" for this product... Yet there were no mentioning of this situation on HP's website. HP rated it 4 or more stars. Now their staff finally told me the truth!!! I wish I had known it earlier.
So useful to have this in a computer backpack or bag. Absolutely no complaints about this power strip. It's near perfect.
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.
I have used lens cleaners for years and this one is the best yet. There is a cleaning felt at one end and a brush at the other end. The brush slides in and out of the tube thus keeping the brush intact. This is a quality product and anyone that needs a lens/camera cleaning brush should consider this one. It is light and compact and the price was certainly right.
I brought this unit less than a year ago. It took quite a bit of time to get it set up. Once I got the unit to work, I was able to to record several dvds . However, the unit is now locked up and only displays "hello" and I am unable to eject my VCR tape. After looking at several reviews, it looks like this is a common problem. Now I have the pleasure of sitting on the phone with customer service and/or having to mail the unit back. Don't waste your time or money on the DVD combo.
It worked great! Amazon had the lowest price anywhere and included shipping. I went to all other local auto parts stores and they all had to order it and wanted more money. Unit was easy to install and seems to work fine. I used this on my Harley Road KIng. I originally bought high priced components from a motorcycle specific store for my trailer connection. Those cost over $150 and burnt out within a short time. This Hoppy unit was much cheaper, easier to install and looks much more rugged. Working great so far and I am very impressed with Amazon. Great buy!
you can never go wrong with Sony's products. Sounds great and looks modest in my room. Pairs nicely with my Sony a/v receiver.
I'm really happy with the sound quality, and the quality of the product. Caution: This speaker is not portable, meaning that it can only be used with an electrical outlet.
Totally impressed on how easy it was to hook these up to my LCD TV and make an instant surround sound system! A few cons about them:1.) anytime you turn them off, when you turn them back on you have to manually "up" the volume on2.) very annoying blue light- but easily covered w/ some duct tape and black marker3.) a little on the larger side.BUT I just love them, especially for the price it's really easy to ignore those cons.
Upgraded from Linksys G to use my Roku HD/XR Box. Easy Set Up. Admin options are more that you would ever need. Set up WPA with no problems. Great Coverage. Even works better on G band than the Linksys. Two Thumbs up.
perfect for taking a movie on an overnight trip and keeping the kids entertained. Quality is good considering the source. i recommend it to anyone.
Great price from Amazon and great product from Belkin. Exact cable that I needed the first time, based on an excellent description and picture on the Amazon website. Connected to computer and printer in an instant and it worked first time. Retail computer stores wanted almost 8 times the price, that I got the same product for here at Amazon.
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.
If you are a person who goes to the gym for an hour a day, then this is the MP3 player for you. Small, compact, very simple and easy to operate, and gets you around 2 hours of music so you can keep a beat while working up a sweat.Advantages: Small (size of a pen/flash drive)Sound good, adequate volumeCheap!!!! Got mine for under 15 bucksDrop and drag/and go.Can be used as a jump drive for music/filesDisadvantages: No song title/previewNo Fast ForwardOnly plays MP3 format, some WMA files, not that bad ifyou are used to Ipod ownership (which has been touchy for me)You should not pay more than 15-20 bucks for this, and in some places, this comes with a small set of 2 watt stereo speakers for $20, awsome deal. Get this use this, abuse it. This is my second little unit I have bought, my wife stole my other one cause she likes it so much. Good value
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 purchased this cassette adapter after my current one broke. I have to be honest, this Belkin XM adapter is much better than the first one I had. This works just as it should and it's super quiet as well.
Vista users beware! DO NOT INSTALL bundled software! It will render your system unbootable. If you have Vista just plug the camera in and let Windows find the driver on Windows update. It works pretty good after that.
I ordered on the basis of most of the reviews. The headphones worked well on the airplane and, since I travel frequently, that's what I wanted them for. I didn't even hear the flight attendant asking me if I wanted the complimentary drink and pretzels. However, I also discovered that some planes don't have audio anymore, so bring an alternate sound source (I had an MP3 player with me). The headphones reduce, but don't totally eliminate sounds, but they are certainly worth the $21 I paid and are more compact than the expensive Bose headphones. I was grateful that I didn't have to listen to the constant engine hum for 4 hours and a toddler screaming! The discomfort others experienced after wearing the headphones a couple of hours, I found could be eliminated by moving them every so often. I did not find them any more uncomfortable than most over-the-head headphones.
It breaks my hear to have to give this player such a low rating but whoever manufactured this player for Creative has really dropped the ball. I have always been a big fan of Creative and have had other Creative MP3 players and numerous sound cards so I bought this item on faith despite all the negative things I had heard about the player.First, all the things you have heard about a faulty headphone jack is 100% correct, I have had this player less than a month and the headphone jack is already going out on me. I had read other reviews stating this before I bought the player but decided to take the risk and now I am paying for it. The software you get with the player is adequate but not great, Creative could have done much better. Another annoying thing is that the player has problems with its software and hard drive fairly often, it will lock up and the only way I can turn it off is too take out the battery. Also it seems that just about every other time I turn the thing on it says it has to &quot;rebuild the library&quot; for no apparent reason and it take about 5-10 minutes to do this.I am going to bite the bullet and buy an iPod, I should have done that in the first place but I am not a big fan of Apple but nonetheless they seem to rule the MP3 player field now. Besides the iPod has the best and most add ons so if you want a nice player that will last you a long time get the iPod.
Before you think about buying this or another Dlink product, please click on the 1 star reviews or do a search about firmware and DIR 655. The firmware update will ruin your router, and there is no fix available. Dlink knows about the issue, yet still leaves the firmware updates on their website for you to update. Why would anyone do this? I had not updated the firmware on my router since I purchased it, and I decided to update it, because usually with a router, the firmware updates will improve your product. I did not believe that any harm would come from a simple update. I've spent the last 12 hours trying every possible combination of attributes available to get this to work, and for the first time in my 15 year career as an Network Engineer for fortune 100 company's, I am defeated by a $150.00 consumer router. Right now I am working my way up Dlink's corporation until I am able to speak with Tony Tsao, Dlinks worldwide CEO. I just want to talk to the leader of a company that does not care about his customers and see what he has to say.I will never buy another Dlink product again, and unless you want to just throw your money away, you would be wise to follow suit.
I first got the software and try to load it, only to find out that the serial number given, didn't work. I finally did go to there site, and was able to get a new number. Next tried to copy first to harddrive. Had no problem, but when going from harddrive to DVD burner, I have yet, to be able to succeeded there. I have spend time at the web site with no luck, and my next move will be to call support. I did call support on my desk top, and was told of programs provided, to see if the burner was working. I can format and burn to the DVD burner with no problem. So this makes me lean towards that program itself is bad, just like the install serial number.
This is a good buy for a 512 MB flash drive. I use it to store lots of pictures. (...)
Upgraded a DELL Dimension 2400 with two of these memory modules. Both modules work as expected. The PC is running much faster since upgrading to 2GB.
Works great! Purchased through Amazon. Instructions we're simple to follow. Would recommend this for anyone looking to work from a two monitor system. This will come in handy in my classroom for use with my I refractive whiteboard.
I bought this camera back in 2006... I still remember the day that I got it. I was so excited, I couldn't wait to use it!I've had this camera for about 5-6 years now... It's the only camera I've had that long that has lasted!I always use it as a backup too... when my SLR's don't work right.I love the feature of the viewr and hardly ever looked through the view finder.This camera has been to Jacksonhole Wyoming snowmobiling... My hands were so frozen I couldn't do the shutter. BUT the camera did great!it's been firefighting with a friend, who took it for a season, it did great.It's been kicked around in my truck and fallen out of my truck, and I used this camera for most all my shots before 2008.From 2006-2008 it was my primary camera traveling all across the us with me.It even went from kansas City back to oregon with me. I switched off and on with my SLR.I would say this is right up there with my Canon Rebel xsi... Great great camera. I suggest this to everone who asks.It's been through the ringer and back and I still rely on it when I need to... Well worth the money Well worth the time. If you want to see some work check out www.smjphotos.net the wyoming shots are from the camera.Totally worth it all! ALSO the best camera for the trips... You can sit in the car and capture so much even going 80. Only camera I use for that. It's fast shutter and clear!
well its better than the ipod in my opinion its screen bigger and simpler could use a litle more battery life but above all its an excellent product
I don't know how I lost the original but knowing I could get a replacement that saves my eyesocket from getting knocked by hard plastic is a blessing.
Charges fully? Sleek and stylish? Rejuvenates aging NIMHs?Handy display that shows power remaining and charge status?YES YES YES and YES!Super Quick?HELL NO! (Hey Sony, 15-30mins=SuperQuick, 4 hours=NOT)"Refreshing" 4 batteries can take 4-6 hours, THEN the chargingstarts!! "Charging" then takes another 3-4 hours all on it's own.(you don't HAVE TO refresh, it is a seperate button on the top)BUT.......If you need quality, features, ease, confidence, and bang forbuck (but NOT speed) THIS is the best quality $30 range chargeraround hands down. What's also nice is it reads andreports/charges each battery independently too.PS: If unit is allowed to get too hot, the LCD distorts. It returns to normal after cooling down. FYI.
This is a very good strong easy to assemble cd/dvd blu ray rack , they all can fit with out any problems, stands very steady on the carpet with out being strap to yhe wall, good price also.
I own and have used the lens for over 3 months now. I have experienced some softness out beyond 200mm while using it on auto-focus, but I am learning to work within the limits of the lens. Given what has been said in some reviews about softness out past 200mm (and my own initial experience) I decided to run some tests for how sharp the pictures could really be. The one caveat I had is that for the tests I ran I used manual focus - I wanted to test the optics not the AF or VR functions since they are not a requirement for using the lens. Also, I am starting to get very interested in Equestrian photography. I need the long zoom and have found that pre-focusing on a point, rather than depending on Auto-focus is much more effective for obtaining the results I am looking for.For my test I used this lens mounted on a D300 to take some pictures of a bell tower. Because I was specifically testing the lens for sharpness past 200mm (I shot several at 300mm) I focused the lens manually, and used a tripod. As it turned out there was chain link fencing over the opening to the bell which I could not see, from where I was standing in a parking lot across the street. That made my test even better.I then took several shots of the bell and the tower, being careful to focus the lens on specific characteristics of the bell. The shots were all sharp. I then downloaded and examined the photos at high magnification on my PC. I did not lose any significant resolution of the chain link (which I could only make out after I downloaded the pictures) or the objects I was focused upon until I viewing the shots at 200% or greater magnification. At that point you could actually begin to see the individual pixels. So I have to say that I do not agree with the reviews about how the lens gives poor results out past 200mm. I have obtained excellent results through the entire zoom range.I will say that the AF-S system for the lens seems to hunt a lot when there are a lot of objects in the field of view (i.e., the leaves on a tree while trying to photograph a bird), so it does sometimes focus on something other that what I want - that could have been what the others were complaining about. But if I assure myself that it is focused on my target and use the AF lock built into the camera that problem goes away. Also if I use the lens on manual focus the problem goes away.I am very happy with the lens and highly recommend it. I believe it is an outstanding value for the price.
These headphones are a "requirement" for my son't Critical Listening class (MTSU recording program) and his words -"They are like pillows on my ears!"
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!
This is a great light, but it's not perfect. I agree with the heat-related complaints of the other posters - at full brightness, it gets very hot. That said, it is still not nearly as hot as a halogen or incandescent light of similar brightness.As far as trim, it looks like something a couple of guys put together in their garage. The pieces don't fit together quite right, the light doesn't pivot as much as it seems like it should, and it responds to light nudges by nearly tipping over. I've almost knocked this thing off my desk twice in the one day that I've owned it.Finally, the glare from the bulb (i.e., seeing the bulb out of the corner of your eye) is very nasty, and it's made worse by the fact that this light is very difficult to position (no vertical adjustment, and it lives at an imperfect height).All of that said, the lamp puts out nearly perfect light - bright enough to make my eyes sore (but also dimmable to a reasonable level), and perfectly, cleanly balanced. It's really a very true white light that makes all the colors of anything on my desk jump out. It's striking, and perfect for reading.All in all, I am happy to put up with the imperfections of the lamp in exchange for the great light cast by the bulb. This is the howitzer of desk lamps: large and unwieldy, but packing a ridiculous punch.
I've been a lousy (but dedicated) photo hobbyist for more than 30 years. Highly complicated cameras are great... but I always find myself doing most work on point-&amp;-shoot cameras. Last year, when my 1960s-era Fuji started to fall apart, I spent $20 on a Fuji Smart Shot 35mm.I was all set to drop $400 on a digital camera, so that I could finally move into the 1990s, as well as post &amp; send photos without having to scan them. I got overwhelmed by all the questions, though: how many mp? what memory format? how much zoom? optical or electronic? movies? audio?I was all set to give up the hunt &amp; stick with 35mm, then I was buying office supplies &amp; the CX6200 was on sale.Sure, hardly top-of-the-line. Sorta fragile... like my Fuji.My biggest -- &amp; so far only -- gripe is that the Kodak doesn't have any sort of lens cover. I mean, come *on*, people, a camera that can't even take a rubber lens cap???In all, if it only lasts a year, I figure the 6200 is a good investment. Between buying film &amp; having it developed, I spend at least $80 a year, only to discard more than half the photos as necessary waste in getting what I want. It's a good camera for point-&amp;-shoot use, yet also gives me a little flexibility as far as image quality, &amp; the redeye-reduction feature has thus far been perfect.Accessorize!! I'd recommend that you get a decent memory card (the 64mb seems to strike a nice balance for me between cost &amp; storage), a NiMH battery kit (or a Kodak dock if you find a good price), &amp; a $10 case. The Kodak software has its minuses, but I'd say to skip the cutesy bells&amp;whistles, just buy an inexpensive USB reader.
The sharp minds at Sharp Electronics have missed the mark with the AJ 5030 Color Multifunction Printer. It seems that the only cutting is when Sharp separates the customer from his money.The AJ 5030 was purchased for use in our home for copying and faxing. A major consideration was the ability to copy pages from books so we were limited to flatbed scanners instead of pass through. A second telephone number was added to our main line so the machine would be able to receive faxes unattended.The AJ 5030 was easy to set up as a stand-alone machine and the test pages all looked good. The copy/fax function was very slow!...We ran into the first problem when the fax machine would not answer incoming calls. After multiple conversations with customer service people, we were instructed to contact the telephone company and have the ring pattern changed. This worked for a few months but then the machine stopped answering again. After multiple telephone calls to the Sharp service group, a manager said that problem was incompatibility with the local telephone company and they don't guarantee connectivity with all companies. When I attempted to get information about compatibility so I could talk to the telephone people, I was told that it was not available and they were not going to help me. It seems that Verizion (formerly Bell Atlantic) is not big enough for Sharp compatibility.So buyer be-ware, there are better low cost MFP's that have good support people. Stay away from the Sharp AJ machines.
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.
With increasing number of odd-shaped chargers/power-suckers, the conventional power strips do not work in the way they come. This little splitter does a good job in accomodating upto 4 odd-shaped adapters to the electric outlet. It is very well made with very thick wires and very sturdy connectors. It has worked out very well for me.
It is OK for the Price. I liked it and it works for me.
This works fine with Windows 98SE but I moved it to a spanking new Windows XP Home machine (P4 2.4GHz etc).The Netgear control panel would often disappear by itself without connecting to the network.This morning, the system froze everytime the Netgear control panel came up. I had to disable the wireless card in order to boot Windows normally.
You get a new thing. At first touch, it feels right or it feels cheap. These feel right and work perfectly everytime.
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.
I chose the Garmin C340 after studying several other brands. I liked it best because- Garmin units reviewed well on the Internet. Garmin is noted for its quality. It was the least expensive unit offering voice pronunciation of the actual street name instead of turn right in 100 feet. You truely do not need to look at the unit while driving, the info is voice feed to you. The display is clear and easy to see. The unit has a wealth of features but is simple to use. You can learn to operate it without reading a thing. But that is also the weakness of the unit, the manual is only available online and if you don't get it, you will miss many features that the C340 has. I downloaded the manual and printed it (about 40 pages), I took it to Kinko's and had it comb binded with clear plastic covers front and back for about $3. The Garmin website allows you to download the latest software upgrades to the unit. Features updates and map updates are available online. I hope to never be lost in a strange city again thanks to Garmin. It only missed one address when the unit had me turn right instead of left. It was about 200 yards off in that case. It is dependable, about 99% accurate, and simple to use.
Excellent sales experience. The merchandise was exactly as avertised. The seller kept me informed with the shipment. I would recomment the seller.
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.
I have had this item for 2 years and it has been nothing but a great buy. The MSN Direct feature is very convenient. Having the ability to check gas prices by the touch of a button is nothing less than stellar. I would recommend it highly.
My mother recently began using a larger style Kensington computer case of mine which I really LOVE. I quickly realized I needed to get her one of her own. She wanted a bag that wasn't as deep as the one I have, and this bag works just fine!There is room for her laptop and all the accessories, as well as any paper work and books she may have. Of course there is the standard water bottle pocket, and there are the standard pen/cell/ipod/etc. pockets, but the best feature of this bag is that the padded case for the laptop has handles and pockets for extra items, so it may be removed and easily transported to another location almost like a mini-briefcase. It seems like a silly feature, but makes so much sense!The wheels on these bags are larger than on other wheeled laptop cases, but it makes all the difference! The bag is less likely to "have a mind of it's own" which is important when traveling through places like the airport with your laptop trailing behind.This case is great! I could go and on, but if you've come this far into my review, I am sure you're ready to move on!! This bag/case is definitely worth a try!
I needed an optical switch for three sources to route into a DAC. This works perfectly. The little remote is a bit cheesy, but it is certainly not a deal-breaker--and it works. (I've had no problems with it as some others have.)It is a five-star performance product, but it is an odd size and it is ugly. If you have other components, this is the one someone would see and think, "the eighties called..." And the lights are green. I don't have any other component that uses green lights. So, aesthetics bring down the rating. I don't normally rate things based on looks so much, but I can't even think of a good way to hide this.But it works. It's definitely worth the money. Has a remote.I tried a couple of cheaper solutions that did not work. Not at all. This is the first to truly work consolidating optical sources and the only one with a remote. So, there's that.
It does permit movies-on-demand as advertised. It was easy to install. I'm not sure why the supply is through the same kind of shielded cable using the same shielded connector as the signal connections - I suppose to shield the power supply input as well, but it is a bit strange.I occasionally see pixelated output on the TV screen, but this could be the cable company's problem.The one reviewer's picture of the device out of the packaging was very useful.I would recommend this booster to anyone.
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.
not the clearest of sounds, but this headset works adequately, and the price can't be beat.
rarely use it though, im not a pro, but it's a good tool to have for my camera. it works well.
I replaced a set of Bose that had given in to the elements over time. This were much less expensive and I think just as good as the Bose were in their younger days. I would ask for any better sound than I am getting from these speakers. They live in a tough salt water environment and seem to be thriving, and giving us a lot of listening enjoyment. I will buy another set soon for another outdoor location.
Thsi cable is everything it's supposed to be. I had purchased two accoustic research pro series hdmi cables prior to this order and they are just as nice.
With 7.1 mega pixels you capture everything perfectly without hassle, if you are a professional photographer than this might only be good enough as a backup or secondary device depending on your personal standards, but if you are just someone looking for something that can take good digital pictures with quality than this is perfect and for the price it's a bargin
Nice big power strip for the price. Has lots of room to plug in wall warts.
I mostly use my ipod for listening to books, and it is a constant driving companion, taking me to more places than just the ones I am heading towards.
The iPod battery died in two (2) months from purchase. I am very disappointed. No return, no refund - nothing. Too bad for me.
I bought this for my teenage daughter for Christmas. When she would take a shower she would have her Ipod turned up so loud I couldn't hear myself think! Now she can take her Ipod in the shower and I don't have to listen to it!
Seems to work as advertised with my 60csx. The thickness of the cable is a bit unweildy, but otherwise it's a good buy.
I bought this mouse as part of a desktop package (mx 3200). The keyboard is fine but the scroll wheel on the mouse is to loud, especially on the upward scrolling motion, and therefore distracting. In comparison, my $10 wired laser mouse is 'squeek' free.
These are really cool. I have a set and also purchased them for some wedding gifts, which got rave reviews. The challenge is that when you get them you need to pop the bottom off to make sure the batteries are in correctly. If not, you will think you received a defective item. The manufacturer should start putting a big red alert sticker on the package about this. Other than that, they are great. Denise H.
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 bought these a while ago and when they work the sound is pretty good.But the problem is that you often get random pops and static from RF interference. You can not leave these on when music is not playing because in the middle of the night you will surely be jarred out of bed by loud popping sounds.I would not recommend this product.
The car charger broke, the wall charger came apart. I didn't really need some of the other stuff. Not a good deal afterall.
These Panasonic Lightweight Headphones were just what I was expecting and work great. They are light and I can hardly tell that I have them on. Sound is very good as well. Was delivered as promosed.
This thing is pretty awesome. It offers two layers of protection, the silicone that covers the entire device plus the aluminum covering on the front, completely protecting my Nano. The aluminum front also includes a clear plastic LCD protector, eliminating potential scratches on the screen. In addition, the covering does not hinder my manipulation of the click wheel. This thing feels really solid, but does not add a lot of bulk to my Ipod and looks nice as well. The only downside is that the plastic clip is a bit flimsy and is not detachable, but it still comes in handy at times. Overall, I would definitely recommend the Duo to anyone looking to protect their Ipod.
The reason I needed an ergonomic keyboard is because I write a lot. And this keyboard is perfect. With my wrists lifted up my hands have never ever been more comfortable typing. Frankly the only problem - and this is a very serious one, unfortunately - is after using this keyboard, using a "normal" keyboard becomes a pain. Especially those pitiful laptop keyboards. For anybody at all who needs to write a great deal this keyboard is perfect.
I ordered this remote in the hopes that I can remove all other remotes from service since I have a pile of them for many devices. No such luck! The TV was a simple setup. PIP didn't want to configure and the buttons all scrambled as to which one did what, but I could work with that. Cable...that's another story. Almost NONE of the controls worked with it even though I reprogramed the buttons to try to get more functions. Learning remote is not the case for what you would need. It learns terribly! It wouldn't control my surround sound any at all! DVD worked at first for most functions, but then started loosing functions and I kept having to reprogram them into it over and over. I'll not go into the VCR as it was another nightmare. So, basicly what I'm saying is the only way I would give this remote 5 stars is if I was rating it for a patience practicing device. WORTHLESS. Mine is now in the trash.
I purchased this particular CB because of the front firing speaker. The size is perfect for IN dash installations, and it is very user friendly. After installation I tested it out to 8 miles which was more then I expected.Overall I'm very pleased with the price and quality of this product.
Had to write a review after noticing that somehow, someone, somewhere is still selling new pairs of these at around the $400 mark - new! As far as I'm aware these have been out of production for years now - but believe me, if sound matters and you listen to a wide variety of stuff on MP3, ipods etc, these are for you. They are the only in-ears I have ever owned that consistently sidestep the need for equalizer adjustment on my ipod - no matter the type of music (Jazz, Pop, metal, rock, world, dance - yes even MOR and classical)! I know some on here, and elsewhere, seem to warn about the bass-heavy sound, but having used Klipsch X10s as my every day in-ears, I still keep coming back to these and immediately get struck by the more detailed sound-stage that I can hear - and make no mistake, I L-U-R-V-E the X10s - certainly the most comfortable in-ears I've ever had.But back to the 5EBs, because music is most important to me. In pure music terms these are still the best in the business in my opinion. Yes the bass is so good; so tight too, that they blow anything else away in that department - but the treble and clarity, and overall sonic balance just has always felt so right to me.Since I first got these, I became a firm believer that although balanced armatures are great for the upper bass frequencies, mid and higher ones too - when it comes to low, deep down tight bass, more conventional diaphrams are best - if tuned right. UE got the mix right for these by recognising that sonic fact (2 balanced armatures for the mid and upper frequencies and dynamic diaphrams for the down-lows) - evidence that now, many years down the line other specialty in-ear phone makers are copying this design philosophy but charging a huge premium ($1,000 to $2,000 if memory serves)!Yes, the size of these in-ears take some getting used-to, but once you've trained your ear canals to accomodate them, they are very comfortable. They are also less prone to changing their sonic qualities depending on how deep in the ear canal they are placed - as I found with the X10s.Which is why I can understand their rising price....if you are lucky enough to be able to find these grab them while you can. No matter the price!One last recommendation - if the cables on these get broken - as has happened with me on a long flight (my own dumb fault!)they can be replaced!
i recently bought the philps expanium and it works great! the only problem i encountered was the inability to play properly, cd's that were still open. i recommend closing your mp3 cd's before playing them. other than this little problem, its perfect. the resume function is great, and the accessories are wonderful. the manufacturers of the riovolt should take note and do the same instead of charging for the cassette adapter to be bought separately
Massive storage space for a reasonable price. Can't really find fault with this drive. I chose to use the entire TB for storage but it's easy to set up a RAID 1 with two 500 GB drives. I'm thrilled to finally get all my photos, music and videos on one external drive.As mentioned, it's fairly loud but I don't really notice during the day. It's more apparent when the house is quiet at night.
Avery Sticker Paper is always found stocked in my office. It works like computer paper. You can print anything you want to stick on the paper and you are good to go. I have used this to label my kids drawers with both a picture of the item I want in the drawer as well as the word. I have used the paper for several crafts. Most recently I made a word muncher (classroom project). I printed the eyes, mouth, and belly out on the paper and stuck it on to a garbage can to make the can come alive and munch on words. I have used it at birthday parties to personalize party favor bags with the child's name and an appropriate thematic picture to match. Another use was for pin the wand on the Princess game. I printed wands with each party goers name on the wand and I could easily have the children stick their sticker when it was their turn. The ideas are endless and the product works like a dream. You can't go wrong and it is good to have on hand when an idea strikes you!!!
I ordered this machine for my spouse --- I liked it so much I'm ordering one for my side of the bed! It's easy to program, is intuitive to hit cancel button and has so many great functions (my favorite being the weekend mode which allows you to keeps your settings that you use all week and it knows to not wake you early on your weekend) Sound quality is great - and the best feature is how it gently wakes you up. It starts off so quiet and gently builds. LOVE THIS MACHINE
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 is a great product and I enjoy using it on my long car trips. Pat King
I am quite satisfied with the look and sound of this product. It is much smaller than I had pictured also. I have had it lock up twice, but to its defense it was on sound files with poor quality. I had to pull the battery, then I synced with my computer again, and it worked fine. Overall, great product for the low price!
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.
Headset is comfortable and secure, and the sound received is excellent. However, many people I spoke to on the phone told me I sounded soft and far away - a condition that immediately went away when I removed the headset and spoke directly into the phone. Sadly, this did not work - I need people to hear me when I talk on the phone during meetings.
This is a great and practical device. I love to carry on with it to everywhere and it is also very asy to hide in my pocket or purse. I highly recommend it.
So I first looked at this headset for gaming, as I destroyed my other pair on accident. For the price, this was the best one I really found. I was very, very surprised at the sound clarity, and especially the Bass the headset could put out. Here's my Pro's and consPros:-Very good sound quality-The microphone seems to cancel background noise well-The headset fits well, looks good, and is for the most part, conformable-It pushes out a large frequency of Bass, at least compared to my other headphones in the past.-Very very good deal for the priceCons:-After prolonged use, it tends to hurt my ears a bit if I didn't have it set right-It's a bit awkward to talk into at times, as I can't hear my voice that much, but after applying some feedback, it's fine.
Here is how to defeat Apple: Know your enemy.THe iPod is great; we all know that. But, IT IS A COMPUTER. It has a hard drive. It is NOT BUILT to be used at the gym, or jogging, no matter WHAT APPLE says. Everyone that uses one in exercising and on the go knows that Apple EXPECTS you to buy a new one within 2 years. Not so, with the Nano. It has NO hard drive. It has been run over by cars, had the widow cracked and it still plays. It can be thrown, dropped, stepped on, and beat up and it still plays. If you have a TON of music, get an iPod and a nice Bose player. Leave it alone there and enjoy your 10,000 or 20,000 song library. Then, go and pick up a Nano....you can even get them refurb'd at apple for as little as $29 for shuffle, $89 for 1 gig, $99 for 2 gig, etc. Change your music whenever you want and use your nano to mow the lawn, shovel the snow, walk, run, lift weights, dentist office, doctor's office waiting room if you live in Canada, or whever you want to de stress with music. It is virtually indestructible. The new one is great. tons of music, plus TONS of great pictures. If you get stuck sitting in court all day, what a way to pass the time! It is far less expensive and can last a long time. Keep your iPod for your home stereo (yes, the Bose really sounds great) but use the Nano for portable music. Check out the iLogtech 55 speaker system on ebay. $139 in Circuit city. Refurb'd on ebay for 39 bucks. Best portable sound with lithium rechargable battery that I have found. Comes in its own case, too.Don't let Apple defeat you by having to buy an expensive iPod every two years and go through the whole mess of having to download or copy 10,000 songs (iTunes will not give you the songs back you lose when your iPod must go in for repair). Get YEARS of enjoyment from Apple by this little bit of common sense. When you are relaxing to Dylan's Modern Times at home, but have to go out and cut the lawn, put on the Nano and some upbeat music and the time will pass nicely.
Nice camera, takes great pictures and is easy to use. One bad thing is it eats batteries like crazy. Take extras with you or you'll be stuck.
I bought this player ... and I couldn't be happier. The only thing it doesn't have is progressive scan, butI think the DV444 has it. Great audio and video quality, playscdr/cdrw with ease. Plus the mp3 feature is great. Actuallykeeps the directory structure and shows id3 tags. Only eight chars but better than anything else out there.I haven't found a downside yet!
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.
I bought two Rio Nitrus for Christmas 2003, one for me and one for my son. We both loved them for the few months they worked. My son's went first, losing battery capacity then losing all function. I thought maybe he had dropped it or something, although he said not. Then mine went! All of a sudden, in the middle of a song, all I get is clicking and whirring noises. Of course this all happened just after the warranty expired. It had been treated with kid gloves so I knew it was not anything I had done. Rio doesn't seem concerned about the &quot;little problem&quot; I'm having; I was told they will fix it for $125.00--only $39.00 less than I paid for it. I'll be putting that money toward an IPod.
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.
A real dud. Fidelity was poor, bass exaggerated, highs muted and the thing makes way too much noise. I attribute it to poor quality construction. A total waste of money. Use it only once.
Very easy to setup. I attached the system with the included 1/4" stereo jack and had the speakers working in less than 2 minutes out of the box. I'm not an audiophile, but I was impressed with the sound quality - worked as advertised and excellent for the price.
I ordered the Kingston RAM chip based on reports that it was the right upgrade for my Asus Eee 1005HAB. When the chip arrived, it wouldn't work at all. So the compatibility rating for the Kingston chip is zero. But AHC24 took it back without any fuss at all, and sent me a Crucial chip that works like a charm! So Crucial gets 5 stars compatibility. That's great service and excellent customer relations!
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!
I am a Senior Network Engineer and I have been doing various things in designing, building, and fixing all kinds of networking equipment for about 13 years now. I have installed from scratch several enterprise (or very large office) class wireless networks. I use the Belkin Pre-N wireless router and laptop cards at home for a few reasons:First to get the best benefit out of the Belkin Pre-N card you'll want to use it in conjunction with the Belkin Pre-N router. Then you'll want to upgrade the Pre-N router firmware (or software) to the latest version available on the Belkin web site.1) The Speed - 108 Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second) which is faster than the standard 100Mbps Ethernet card in most PC's. However you will never really see this full speed due to the error correcting, radio interference, and overhead in the wireless protocol, but the Belkin Pre-N laptop card in conjunction with the Belkin Pre-N router will be at least 2 times faster than your standard 802.11G wireless cards (including the built in wireless cards in most laptops today). One thing to note you will only see the greater speed if you use the Belkin Pre-N card along with the Belkin Pre-N router. If you don't you'll only get the standard 802.11G speed (54 Mbps). The Pre-N designates a few things they did to double the standard 802.11G speed and it actually means the precursor to the 802.11N standard that was just recently ratified by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.) Incidentally Belkin now has the N1 wireless line which is compliant with the new 801.11N standard and can get theoretical speeds up to 300 Mbps (almost twice the Pre-N speed).You can check your speed to the internet at www.speakeasy.net/speedtest. You should check your speed before installing your card (to get a bench mark of your internet speed) and afterwards to make sure it's close to the same or hopefully much better. If you find your speed slows down after installing the Pre-N card, you would want to look at what other wireless networks are operating near you. NetStumbler is a great free program [...] that will not only tell you what wireless networks are operating near you but it will tell you the all important channel they operate on. Ideally you want your wireless network channel to be 4 channels away (if possible) from any other wireless network operating near you. So if you see a wireless network near you (not yours) that is operating on channel 1, then you want to set your wireless network channel to 5 or higher. This of course gets really interesting if you have several wireless networks because 802.11G (Pre-N being an extension of that) only has channels 1 - 11 to use. So you just have to do your best to have your channel as far away as you can from all other wireless channels. Most people don't know about all of this and leave their channel on the default (channel 1) so you might be able to switch to the higher channels without many being there. The other thing that can slow your wireless network (or even cause you to get disconnected) is 2.4 GHz cordless phones. 802.11G (including Pre-N) and the slower older 802.11B standard (which operates at 11 Mbps) use the same 2.4 GHz band. I actually had to get rid of a couple of my 2.4 GHz cordless phones and buy some 900 MHz cordless phones (this was the standard before the 2.4 GHz cordless phones). The 2.4 GHz cordless phones are supposed to check for clear channels but many just go down the list from 1 to 2 to channel 3, etc because it's easier to develop the phones to do that. So when I took a phone call it would kick me off of the wireless network sometimes when my 2.4 GHz cordless phone hit the same channel as my wireless network.2) Range - The Belkin Pre-N card used in conjunction with the Belkin Pre-N router allows you to be much farther away from the Belkin router without loosing any speed or loosing your connection. Belkin boasts 8 times farther coverage than the standard 802.11G cards (like the one built into your laptop). And from what I've seen this is true. Now it may not sound like you need to be so far away from your router but the thing is, with standard 802.11G, as you get even 50 - 100 feet away from the wireless router (and especially as you add walls between your PC and wireless router) you may start to go down in your speed. The 802.11G wireless cards will start at 54Mbps and go down from there even all the way to 1 Mbps (very slow). I had this problem because I have a 2 story home with basement and my internet wiring is in the basement and therefore my Belkin Pre-N router is in the basement as well. I would then be working all the way on the second story (some 150 feet away) with several walls between my PC and wireless router and watch my wireless speed go down to 11 Mbps with the built in wireless card in my ThinkPad T43. With the Pre-N card in my ThinkPad, I maintain 108 Mbps everywhere I've gone, even outside in the yard. So the range benefit isn't just so you can go a block from your home and get wireless coverage but so that you can maintain a good wireless connection and good speed over it.3) Security - Belkin Pre-N supports WPA-TKIP, WPA-AES, WEP, and no encryption (clear). It's obviously unwise to have no encryption or clear because anybody nearby can see everything you send over the wireless network be it traffic to other computers, or things you send or receive from the internet (like your emails and website passwords). WEP is not much better and can be broken into when someone just sits in your neighborhood and sniffs less than 1 million of your network packets (usually less than 1 hour). Now having a stranger getting on your wireless network may not sound so bad but really it's like someone plugging in a network cable from their PC directly to yours only that you have no idea they did it and no idea who they are. So in addition to browsing the internet for free on your wireless network they can also try to connect to your PC, steal files from your PC, plant bad programs onto your PC, or watch the traffic you send to the internet from your PC and watch things like the login and password to your bank, etrade, etc go by. Give that some thought before you say you don't care if people connect to your wireless network. Therefore I strongly recommend you use the WPA encryption type and preferably set the Pre-N router to accept only WPA-AES encryption (the hardest to break of all of them). Once you set the Belkin Pre-N router to this, it will only accept connections of this type. You will have to come up with a long key (or key word) but this is one of the reasons why WPA-AES very secure. Along with that I would set it to 802.11G only so that no 802.11B clients (operating at 11Mbps) can connect. Running both bands causes more interference and again slows down your wireless network. I would also recommend you uncheck the box in the Pre-N router configuration that says "Broadcast SSID". By doing this you will NOT broadcast the name of your wireless network and people will not even see it when they browse for wireless networks near them. This is yet another hurdle to someone getting on your wireless network along with the WPA-AES encryption. You will know the name of your wireless network (and you should change this to something only you know as well). When you try to connect, you'll have to manually setup a wireless network in Windows and put the name in manually (not hard at all). Keep in mind only Windows XP supports WPA so if you have any other version of Windows (like Windows 2000) you would have to get special software for it to connect to a wireless WPA network. It's probably worth an upgrade anyway because Windows XP Professional runs quite a bit better than Windows 2000 or the other older versions of Windows. Again you really want to run WPA encryption. Also you'll want to set a good password on your Belkin Pre-N router so people can't connect to it and change all of this secure stuff you've set.Conclusion: The install of the Belkin Pre-N wireless card works well and is fairly easy. The drivers they have for the card are very good also. The Belkin Pre-N router configuration is all done through a web browser and it works well too (as long as you upgrade the firmware on it to the latest on the Belkin Web site). So all and all I don't really have anything bad to say about the Belkin Pre-N products. They work very well, do what they say they can, and are pretty fast, and trouble free. They are priced well too now especially since the N1 products have come out. So as long as you're O.K with the 108 Mbps speed you should be very happy with it. But if you absolutely want the 300Mbps, then check out the more expensive N1 products that Belkin now has. This would only really matter when you are sending traffic PC to PC in your home and would not make much difference when going to the internet for anything. Remember most home internet connects are 8 Mbps or less anyway and your Pre-N card is at 108 Mbps. So the N1 products may not be worth the extra money unless you do a lot of PC to PC copying or something. But the benefits of Pre-N are definitely worth it if only for the reason that the greater range allows you to stay at full speed even if you're farther away from your wireless router.
I bought this LensPen and it works fine, but once I had it in hand I visited lenspen.com and discovered that this model has been recently updated and what I have is the old version. I don't know what has changed besides the look but I wish I had known that I was getting last year's model.
Can't beat it if for the price and I even found it cheaper at Home Depot.....of all places! Great product!
Not worth buying. The stitching began to come out almost immediately, and after a week it was unraveling in two places. The case makes any non-trivial button use (especially with the rocker) a nuisance.
Before buying this TV, I had repeatedly seen Sony LCDs at the top of the charts in Consumer Reports. But like a lot of people, I wanted to see for myself. So, I went to the stores to take a look.In my opinion, after looking at the Sony displays next to the others in the stores, there is no comparison. Hands down, the Sony: 1) had a clearer picture; 2) had better contrast (darker blacks and lighter lights); and 3) had more accurate color.In the end, my choice came down to this TV (KDL-40V2500) and the KDL-40XBR2/3. My Dad came with me to the store to look at them basically side by side. Both of us agreed there was virtually no difference when watching the HD programming that was on. Maybe there was a slight difference in favor of the XBR, but not $400-500 worth of difference. So unless you don't mind blowing an extra $400, go with the 40V2500.So, I went with this TV and couldn't be happier. I have owned it for one month. HD looks great, and now I know why everyone has been talking about HD being such an improvement. Sports, movies, and nature shows (e.g. Discovery Channel) are where I have seen the greatest difference, and frankly it's spectacular!As for buying it on Amazon: I was nervous about buying such a huge thing online, despite my long years of devotion to Amazon. Buying a DVD or book is very different from buying a $1600 40" widescreen. Neverthless, I overcame my worries, and bought it on Amazon for a few hundred dollars less than at any retail store. The delivery was great and on time. The TV arrived in great shape, and I was up and running right away.One other thing to consider is the price of the warranty. I went with the 4 year on-site warranty. It cost me $279, about $120 less than a similar warranty at a retail store. I think it was well worth the peace of mind.Price adjustments: Make sure to check the cost of the unit for 30 days after you buy it. If it goes down, contact customer service and they will refund you the difference. Today is the last day that I could check back, and I was refunded $121 (from $1719 to $1598).Happy Watching!
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.
Tired of holding your video camera (or even a still camera) well this a a must. I have seen people at my kids school concerts using this unit and I had to have one. I found it here and I works so good I would never be without it....
Hey, this keyboard is great, it takes a little bit of getting used to but it really is nice. It lights up when you turn it on with the on/off button in the lower left corner. Just a really fun keyboard, easy to fold up and take anywhere. It comes with a usb connector and a usb to PS/2 adapter. I love my glowtype keyboard.
Besides the unreasonable price for all Canon hoods, this one looks great and performs as advertised. It has a black felt interior lining and a firm twist on installation. Besides cutting down on stray lighting, it most importantly protects my lens from getting damage. The lens is heavy enough to make my camera lean forward when sitting down, and the hood provides a convenient resting spot instead of touching the lens.
Works exactly as described with my Garmin Nuvi 260W. Used it to link to My Garmin website and download map updates. It also will charge your unit when you hook it up to a computer via USB.
I can remember wanting these speakers for ages...when I got them it was a great day indeed! They are excellent speakers - very powerful and very versatile for such a low price. I've recently read about people who have successfully hooked up two, and even three sets of the z-680s to create 10.2 and 15.3 surround sound systems!!! I wish now that I had another system for twice the THX goodness! I'm too greedy I think.
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
This redmote control works fine. Maybe it's my inexperience using the device; but I've not been able to trigger my shutter unless the transmitter is very close (&lt;6") to the receiver.
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This is my first play and charge accessory, so far so good, just plug it to your Xbox and thats it yo can play, the good thing about this is that you wont need to buy batteries, when you are not playing xbox just plug it and leave it there, next time, unplug and play wireless as usual.Other reviews say that the battery wont keep its charge, this one is working just fine for me, im thinking on getting a second battery for the extra controller.The package says is a product from 2010
I needed an additional Ethernet cable to connect my pc to a computer switch. I like that it has a protection on each end, so that the clip does not break off by accident if one of the ends of the cable gets caught on something.
I can't comment on the sound cause I didn't listen. I'm returning them cause they don't fit my head. (My head is not unusually small as far as I know.) The headband is NOT adjustable -- unforgivable for headphones in this price range. There's not even a basic click-click adjustment that one finds in the cheapest $2 headphones. There is an "automatic" tension band, but this works very poorly, and the headphones end up hanging very loosely on my head. My plan was to use these while walking on the treadmill, but I think they'd slide off pretty darn fast. If you have a normal or small head and plan to move around a lot with these, you might want to think twice...
I bought this because I like how clutter free the remote is compared to other devices. However, after about 2 hours of entering codes and trying to "teach" the remote, I still went to be last night without total success.For one thing, the remote doesn't have codes for new devices such as dvd recorders. Secondly, the learning feature doesn't really work that well. For instance, say you want to control your TV and Home Theatre Amp without having to switch "modes". For some reason, the remote won't learn the TV remote and the AMP remote codes under the same mode. Therefore, the end result is that to adjust the volume of my home theatre I have to push the "AMP" mode and then adjust the volume...then if I want to change channels, I have to push the "TV" mode and push up and down on the channel. That is, if I could get the remote to learn the channel buttons. For some reason with my DVD recorder, the remote will learn all the buttons except the channel up/down.In short, this remote looks great but doesn't work as I would lik e it to. I think I'll either have to totally rearrange my home theatre setup or buy a more expensive remote to get the job done.
This earbuds offer great value in terms of sound, comfort and price. They provide a fairly well balanced sonic presentation with more than sufficient bass response unless you are a total bass-head.Provided you handle these earbuds carefully (by grasping the metal shafts near the connection points rather than pulling on the cord) they will last quite a long time and not be susceptible to breakage and lost of sound expressed by some users. My teenage daughter has had her set for well over a year and they are still going strong. It is also advisable to burn these in for at least 20 hours and also to make sure that they are properly seated (in your ear) to create a good seal before evaluating how they sound.
Bought this for my 9 yr old son who does not like earbuds. These fit his head and ears very well and he likes the volume control on them.
Never seen a worse, less intuitive, inconvenient to use and worsely documented software that iTunes. Apples is up to it's usual standard. That's precisely why I prefer not to mess with it.
I wanted a cheap MP3 player for working out and walking around campus over the summer. Don't buy this unless you're paying less then $40 for it. I wish there were more options for putting the songs in different orders easily. Battery life is good at about 15 hours per pop. However you can get a lot better for the same price now.
Like this hairdryer. Folds compactly and the retractable cord is nice. Also use the &#34;cool&#34; button occasionally to blow cool air to hair when it get's too hot. The negative - it's kinda loud.
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! :)
The machine feels fragile and goes through the carbon ribbon quickly. After six months of very limited home use, I am hearing a squealing-grinding noise when feeding the fax for a send... I am not sure that the unit will make it a full year. I regret buying it. There are better machines out their for the same money... find one with a refillable cartridge. Conditionally Recommended
I have used several other film/slide scanners in the past, the 5000ED really performs. I really like the multi-scan functions for higher signal to noise and 8 or 16 bit files. I highly recommend this scanner for archiving slides and film and for get a good digital image to work with if Photoshop. I have no problems producing 16x20 prints from scanned image. Quality in and Quality out. Quick scans for such high resolution with very consistent work flow. I will be doing a more in-depth review at [...] in the future.
While I'm not an expert on writable media, I've certainly used a lot of it over the past 10 years or so. In the past, particularly in my college days, I bought as much as i could while spending as little as possible. Over the years, i have found this to be a short-sighted strategy for backing up my important files. Many brands are not very reliable over long periods of time. I've also moved many times and my disks have suffered some abuse int he process.In my more mature years, i decided to stop wasting money on cheap disks that often resulted in burn errors and easily scratched disks and find a brand to which I could be loyal. So far, TDK has been my brand. I have been through 3 spools of 50-dvd for this DVD-r type in the past year and have gotten great results with these disks. These disks seemed to have more substance (i.e, weight / thickness) to them than some of the flimsier generic brands often found online. The price is fairly comparable to many of the other brands of the same quantity and seems to yield more consistantly successful burning and more durable results.
For the price these are good ear phones. I can run with these in my ears and they work just fine.
The radio works reat, especially with the car kit. It's been great to hear so many different kinds of music at the click of the button. Great Father's Day gift.
I heard so much about Pioneer DVD burners that the first drive I bought was Pioneer 1x drive DVR-104. I never liked it, because it would give me discs with errors from time to time. And it made horrible noise while reading CDs!So, a few weeks ago I wanted to upgrade and I got.. well Pioneer again! I thought that was just one problematic drive. I got DVR-109 this time. Stay AWAY from that drive! I had 3 types of media and it would only burn them at 1x! So I got rid of the Pioneer DVR-109. And finally bought this LG SGA 4153B drive, I read many good things about it, but after the Pioneer experience was somewhat skeptical. This drive is GREAT! So far I only had 2x media to test it with: TDK, and two no-name brands. All were labeled as 2x and I was able to burn them as such. After burning each I set the Nero to verify and all passed. Movie was tested on Apex and Sony standalone DVD players without any glitches. This drive actually carries its logo proudly on the front, unlike the Pioneer which didn't specify the brand anywhere on the drive at all.Also couple of words on operation of the LG GSA 4163B. When reading DVDs it is very quiet, so it is perfectly suitable for watching movies. Eject/close operation is very smooth and the drive bay doesn't slap like in the cheaply-made drives. I think this says something about this drive's overall construction. Reading CDs is also smooth. You can hear them spinning but not in an intruding way.
I bought these for my 10 year old to cover her ipod. She loves to switch them and see loves that they are easy to use.
I plug the iPod into my motorcycle and can listen to music non stop all day long. Battery life is about 24 hours. The 2 GB of storage will hold 500 songs plus pictures. It is small in size and very easy to use. I'm glad I bought this iPod and I use it a lot.
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 tried this device with my Samsung Galaxy S class smartphone and was unable to use the item due to the unavailability of support and software for my device. In all fairness, there may be devices it might work with but in my case it was useless. I was extremely disappointed with TomTom support. It took (literally) days to get through to their telephone support, then when I did reach someone they seemed unaware of this product. They further advised that "it is discontinued."I would recommend avoiding this product due to lack of support - both software support and technical support.
Bought this for my aunt for a Christmas gift so she could talk on the phone and clean her house, SUCCESS!!
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!
It's a great device and it's all been said in other reviews, but . . .Having had other small USB drives, for me it's crucial to have the ability to hang it on a car key ring. There is no way to do this with this device. Carrying it loose in a pocket or around my neck is not convenient so, if you're a key ring man, get ready to make some alterations, or look for something else, they're all very similar!
Nice, useful, minimal cost, when my daughter breaks this one or loses it, I won't be troubled since basically it's very replaceable.
highly recommend this. we started having gopher holes about 4 months ago...I ordered this on a 2-day hurry ship. we shoved it in the ground , be sure to shove it 3/4 into the ground. it sends out sound waves that gophers do not like. never had a problem again!very happy with this.
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"
I have bought two of these. I use them to drive speakers outside around my pool. I have it inside with my Home entertainment center a set up to take feeds from satellite, MP3, computer, Pandora or anything else that makes sound. It's sound quality is good and at a reasonable price.
I purchased the FZ50 to replace my old Nikon Coolpix 5700 that was able to take excellent pictures but lacked in easier controls.Pictures taken with FZ50 are great in color, but due to high processing, would recommend getting raw pictures to get out the most of it.Noise is an issue with this camera in low light conditions. Both my Coolpix 995 and 5700 were able to take better pictures in same light conditions, and this is the reason why I give it 5 starts.Controls are very easy and focus/zoom rings are awesome. Even the small dial controls in front and back of the camera are pretty well located.Most of the pictures I will be taking are outdoors, so Im not so concerned of the noise issue.Overall you will not get all the features and control in other camera in this price, you will not get dissapointed
I saved for 6 years for this lens, and when it came time to purchase, I debated for months whether to get this or save a little more for the 600. After trying out the 600 for myself, I quickly discovered that it was just too much bulk for me. I immediately bought the 500. After my first shoot with it, I knew it was worth every dime. Image quality is unbelievable. Sharp as a tack wide open and stopped down, autofocus is superb, takes the 1.4 teleconverter beautifully, and the best part about it is that I can pack it up with me nearly anywhere. It fits in my Pelican 1510 for air/car travel. It also fits in numerous larger backpacks on the market unlike the 600. I can also sling it out my car window (not easy to do for a little car like mine) and shoot from the vehicle. I LOVE this lens. With it, I am opening a whole new chapter of my wildlife and bird photography.I predominantly use it on a Wimberley head on either a monopod or tripod. I cannot handhold this lens. I know some people can, but I cannot. If you have back problems or are not strong in the arms and especially the upper back, I'd highly advise getting a monopod and the Wimberley head.If you are on the fence about whether this lens is worth it or not, just go ahead and tip on over the fence. It is!The only thing I'd caution potential buyers about is that you should also be prepared to invest another $1,000 at least in support equipment (Wimberley head + Wimberley flash bracket if you use flash + good tripod legs + good monopod + lens plate/replacement foot + optional lenscoat cover). You should further invest in good accidental damage and theft insurance.
I have one at home and one at work. Its nice to be able to access almost any kind of memory card. Can't really review the sync software since I instantly tossed the SD and just plugged in the card reader. Works great like that shows up as some extra drives in My Computer and off you go.
I broke my elbow many years ago and it was getting painful to work with a regular mouse. This has really helped with the pain. It took a little bit of time to get use to using my thumb rather than wanting to move the mouse around. I'm very happy that I purchased this product.
It does not even come with instructions. Your 4 year old could figure it out. Worked like a charm. Made the mistake of buying one of the FM transmitter types a couple months ago. To get one of those to work, you need an empty FM frequency. If you live in a big city, there may not be much choice, If you are lucky enough to find one and then have to drive to the next big city ... guess what. This is much cheaper, much less hassle, and has much better sound and dependability
This MP3 player is very good value for the money. It uses 1 AAA battery, which lasts quite a while. It can store about 8 hours of music or pod casts, or voice recordings. The sound on this player is good, but that will also depend on what kind of ear buds you use. The ear buds that come with the player are pretty good. Using a cheaper ($2) pair of buds, the sound was a little tinny.Both the radio and recorder work very well. I had no problem understanding how to navigate the radio.The only negative thing to say about the SanDisk Sansa M230 512 MB MP3 Player is the instruction booklet, which really does not give info on how to download music or pod casts. (save to media player of your choice & drag & drop), pretty simple, once you figure it out.All and all I am very please with this little blue player, Next year I will upgrade to one with a larger memory, and will more that likely stick with the SanDisk brand.
Only problem was unclear instructions, but between the apple help site and friends, I'm figuring it out.
If you shoot low res pix only (640x480), you'll get about 100 pix out of this memory stick, which isn't a bad amount of pix, but it also means you are shooting low resolution. If you're only taking pix for the web, that's great, and this memory stick will get you pretty far. But, if you are hoping to print your images out, you'll want to shoot higher resolution, which means the 16MB memory stick isn't quite big enough if you're hoping to go out on a trip (unless you buy a few of them). I recommend at least a 32MB memory stick.As with all Sony products, this is, of course, well made and solid, and works like a charm. Just make sure you know how much memory you need, and then buy more, always.
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 have one of these, and i am on my 3rd time trying to get it fixed. the hard drive has issues. first one locked up completely no warning. the replacement, stopped playing, then the replacement for the replacement right out of the box from creative wouldn't even power up and i can't even get them to send me a replacement for the one that was bad that they sent to me.on a good note. i can say that once u figure out how the software works it is a very good player to have. lots of songs held, but when it crashes better have backups cause u r going to lose everything.
I had been searching for something to help with my poor Sirius reception at home. I was very excited when I found the Monster Cable MSR-ANT-HM Sirius Home Antenna, it seemed like the perfect answer. It wasn't. The bottom line is it is exactly the same as my stock "non-premium" antenna. Same size, same reception. I had 3 bars signal strength with my old antenna and 3 bars with my Monster antenna. The only difference is the word "Monster" on the front. If you are looking for help with poor reception I suggest you look elsewhere, this antenna is NOT the answer.
This TV has great picture quality when receiving HD programming. That's the key, though, if you don't have great reception, this type of television can actually be worse than a non-HD set when receiving weak signals. This set has great color contrast and a wide viewing angle, so it works well in most settings. I would buy it again.
After receiving my first IPOD for my B-Day, I was looking for a docking station so I could listen to it while at home. After reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided on the Athena iVoice. For the reasonable price, I feel the music quality is better than I expected even though I would like to crank the bass up just a little more. I am impressed with the modern styling of the iVoice. The remote must be directly pointed at the iVoice to work as discussed by other reviewers. For the large room that I listen to my music in, the sound is more than adequate. I am pleased with my purchase, and I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive docking station with a pleasing sound.
Obviously this just isn't for Nikon; I use it with my Canon and my Sony HD Video camera, too. Great little pen to keep in the bag.
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.
I just replaced a Linksys WRT54G Router with the Belkin. Bottom-line is I did indeed get more range, so much in fact that I enabled Mac Address Security on my home network (I never had to worry about this before since I never got range outside of my house).I have the router located in the middle of my basement, I've always had trouble with my 2nd floor connections. Computers on the 2nd floor have always had trouble with low signal strength and sometimes the signal would drop. I was thinking of getting a range expander or to hook-up another router as a repeater.....glad I didn't do either of these. When I hooked up the Belkin my range was fantastic! I now can go out and use my laptop on my deck which I could never do before!The hook-up was easy, I didn't use the disc, instead I just connected to the web address and performed the setup. The only problem that I had was with port forwarding which Belkin calls virtual....I have a Linksys G Camera which needs to be setup to port 1024 (this is how I had it setup with the Linksys router), with the Belkin the camera needed to be on port 1025 to work....anyway, very happy with this purchase. Also want to mention that I looked at the Pre-N Router and since it isn't the standard yet I didn't get it.No problems with the Belkin, I have it hooked up now about 2 weeks. It was worth swapping out for the ranged gained!
I love this product. I always read the reviews before purchasing anything. The reviews were good, but I was still a little doughtful. I am glad I got it. It works great. If it gets a little static, all I have to do is change the station. As long as the radio station is picking up good, then the music sounds great. All you have to do is plug it up and play. I Love it.
HII responded to the Amzon ad which display Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive. The reason I responded to the ad is because the interface was Ultra ATA/66.When I received the product the interface was Ultra ATA 133. This is very very diappointing. Now I must purchase a Ultra ATA/133 PCI card to make the drive work.I was duped, bambused, suckered, an object of false advertizement, sucker punched, tricked. An my money is gone.I can not order again. This hurts too much.
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.
Mine arrived defective with a short circuit such that the LED flickered. It did not work as it should. I returned it. I think I will get another product.
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.
it s cheap product and very good ,,,, since i bought this ram memory my laptop work much better....i recommande this product
I bought this e-sata cable to replace one that came with an external enclosure. I've been extremely pleased at the flexibility of the cable (not too rigid, while still having a ton of strength), as well as the contacts on each side. I have noticed absolutely no drops in speed or sustained throughput, having used this cable for months now to transfer gigabytes upon gigabytes of information from my laptop. Even though I've plugged and unplugged the cable tens, if not over a hundred times, it still has a very nice feel to it when being plugged into both the hard drive enclosure as well as my laptop. I'd recommend this as an extremely reasonably priced and high quality cable. Do not waste your money on more expensive products!
I just received mine an hour ago. I normally don't write reviews for any product, but for this one I'll make an exception. I have a Macbook Pro 15'', and what I can say is that the stand is awesome, the hight and inclination are just perfect. I also bought the laptop stand by logitech (Alto-express) which I was not happy with, especially because the display was too far away and the inclination was not right. With the Mstand you can get your display closer and there is still room to push your external keyboard under the stand, something that you cannot do with others. My advice: if you are looking for a laptop stand, buy this one, specially if you have a Macbook Pro, it just match. Believe me, the price totally worth it.
the only downside is the size, it's kind of bulky and Canon does not provide the USB cable with the printer
Great little mp3 player. Sound quality is great.Even a grandmother can learn how to use easily.
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 giving everything this 500 watt Kicker amp has now for about 4 months and it hasn't fazed it. I love this sub, it doesn't need much room and it slams, Jesus surely saves!
OK, in all honesty, this review is more about A. Graham's advice posted Dec. 25, 2005 about this adapter than the adapter itself.ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU!!!! For anyone who has been tortured by the auto-reverse mechanism on your cassette player when you have tried to use a cassette adapter - then this article is a must read. Simple straight-forward procedure fixed this issue entirely. MORE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS. My Ford Explorer caused grief to no-end till I applied this simple method for adapting my adapter as outline by Graham. Give it a try!! The key is to get rid of the tension mechanism.
The print quality with the toner refill is terrible - light and streaky. Plus the shaft that turns the drum on the original cartridge started to stick, so there is also the chance of damage to the printer drive gear.
I had been wanting to switch to Mac for a little while now and was just waiting for the best timing for me. When Apple updated the MacBook Pros with a better processor, better graphics, more system ram and led-backlighting, shortly after the birth of our daughter (the selling point to my wife was that I would be better able to edit videos and whatnot of the kiddo), the timing was just right. I've been a longtime DOS/Windows user - and now I feel like some kind of refugee - fleeing PC for a Mac OS X world and I couldn't be happier - although it's not without its adjustments.I originally wrote this review for the 15", 2.4 gHz, middle of the line MacBook Pro. However, Amazon has set this review to appear for all three models in the line, which can make it confusing. I've tried to edit it some to make it clear what the differences are between the models. Also, now that Amazon has actually added extensive product information for the MBP, I'll try to take out some of my initial information on specs that is now redundant.There remain three models in the line and the price points for each of those models has remained the same from the previous generation.- 15" models now have an LED backlit screen, 17" models do NOT (as of yet). Some folks think you have a better rendition of black in the screen - I'm not sure if it is better or not, but it is gorgeous. In the store, it appeared to me that the new screen (as viewed on the 15") was brighter than the older screen type (which is still on the 17"). The LED screen initially appeared washed out in the lighting of the Apple store, but I then realized that at full brightness, it can have that effect - turning down the brightness (who ever heard of that) - took away the washed out look.- Apple says that using LED's (instead of flourescent tubes) uses less power, generates less heat, provides more range of brightness and more even lighting. This would appear to be true in practice as well as theory. Battery life is good and the lighting of the screen (as noted above) is quite bright and appears to be very even. As for heat, I really haven't checked the screen temps, but the computer itself does not run as hot as I thought it would (based on reviews of prior generations). It is warm, but not at all uncomfortable to have on my lap (with the caveat that I have not done a lot of processor intensive work as of yet). Oddly enough, Apple states above that the display is mercury-free, but the box label says that the screen contains mercury - it may well just be a label update glitch.- These models are MATTE screen. If you want GLOSSY you'll need to order from Apple or pick one up at their store (I did). I have heard that the glossy is actually more readable outdoors than the matte, but I have yet to confirm this for myself. That said, I've had no viewability issues in widely varied lighting conditions of my office (which is pretty bright, with overhead lighting and lots of exterior light) and my house (which is largely the opposite).- The system runs well (or so it seems) with 2 GB, but I am upgrading to 4 GB (the sticks are on their way - but not from Apple - way overpriced).- the 17" and higher-end 15" get 256 MB of video ram, 128 MB in the lower-end 15" model - most folks are probably fine with 128 MB as it is the change in the graphics processor here that is truly the big news in performance. On the other hand, the extra video ram may give you the feeling of being a little bit more future-proofed and may be more helpful for hardcore gamers and people who are driving large external displays. I opted for the 256 MB.- hard drive is a very nice 160GB, 5400 RPM Fujitsu drive in the 17" and higher-end 15". The lower-end MacBook Pro hard drive is a 120GB, 5400RPM Drive - this, oddly, is smaller than the 160 GB drive that is in the top line MacBook that is several hundred dollars less. I'll probably add an external Firewire 800 drive for the video work I want to do.- processor speed gets a minor upgrade to 2.4 gHz (from 2.33, or to 2.2 from 2.16 for the lower-end 15" model - but this is the new Santa Rosa processor - with a faster bus speed of 800 mHz (although the memory speed remains at a max of 667 mHz).For $500 less, the lower-end 15" model has 128 MB of video ram (instead of 256), a 2.2 gHz Santa Rosa processor (.2 slower) and a 120 GB hard drive. However, it still retains the other upgrades, including the 4 GB maximum system memory and the LED backlit screen and seems to be an excellent bargain as most of the differences appear reasonably nominal. That said, I chose to go with the higher end 15" version - I probably don't need it, but I plan to do a fair amount of video editing and perhaps some high resolution projection - warranting the slightly faster processor and more video ram) - and I'm also somewhat neurotic and unlikely to second guess having made the higher end choice. At least I can admit it.A friend of mine asked why I didn't get the MacBook for a thousand dollars less. For me, the screen-size was not so much an issue, but I feel that twice the maximum ram, the separate graphics processing unit, the Firewire 800, the ExpressCard slot (if I wanted to add a CDMA or GSM-based wireless connection card) and the LED screen was well worth the difference.Perhaps it goes without saying, but the computer itself seems well-built and well-engineered - but it's all relative and it's not hard to be a better, more integrated product than most windows-based pc's. The MBP replaces an older Toshiba laptop for me - and there's really no point in even trying to make a comparison, it's a joke. The Mac O/S is a bit of a learning curve for me - but more like I am trying to unlearn "bad habits" from Windows - things now make sense in an operational and functional manner. Overall, it's an attention to detail that I really appreciate on both the hardware and the software side - little things like a backlit, auto-dimming keyboard or the magnetic power connector. I have to admit though, that after initially being impressed by the light-sensing, auto-dimming screen - I am annoyed by the fact that the sensor is apparently in the keyboard and, in a bright room, certain hand movements cause the screen brightness to change back and forth. I'll probably turn off the feature because of this.
I received the Coby MP-C541 MP3 player as a gift and I love it. It comes with 125 MB of built in Flash Memory, but can use an additional SD memory card of up to 512 MB. The 128 of memory is plenty for me. I switch my music out every few weeks, with the USB cable it came with. Music is pretty easy to download onto the player and I like that each song displays the title and artist on the LCD screen. The volume is on the side, there is a lock button on the back that slides up or down. There is a very simple menu to navigate, the navigation button is a joystick type controller. This is the first MP3 player I have ever used, besides a palm pilot, and I don't plan on getting a different one until this one dies. It also can record vioce as a digital recorder and when you play it back it sounds very good. It's nice for memos or other such things. The only thing that keeps this product from rating a 5 is the earphones it came with. The earphones don't fit in my ears and the necktrap/earphone combo is great, only I can't use it. I called Coby Customer Support and the guy had a magazine in front of him with the same pictures I found on the Coby's product website. He couldn't really reccommend a set of earphones that came with a neckstrap that I could purchase seprately. Other than that, it is a great MP3 player, if you have big ear canals for the earphones, lol.
I was one who had used the tape cassette thing to play my MP3 player in my other vehicles. The one I own now has no tape deck and I didn't want to pay to have an outlet installed to plug my MP3 player into (if you can even do that). This was the perfect device for me. It was very easy to use. I had no background noise. You can tell there is a difference in the sound quality, but nothing major and I will admit I haven't tried adjusting anything to make it better. It appears to be well-made and It suits my needs. I found a similar item in a Target store for about $60.
This keyboard is exactly what I needed! I was unsure when I read all the reviews that said this keyboard made their hands stop hurting in a day but it worked! My hands and wrists don't hurt anymore. It took about a week to get my typing speed back up and it was well worth it.
Cons: On speed is slow. Auto focus is slow and take several blur images. It's not durable. The front finish wear in less than a year. The battery fail to connect. And the Sony service is very bad at least in Panama.Pros: Great Screen, small size, good quality pictures (when take focused).
I can understand that this filter wont hold a common cap, lets say a Nikon original 72mm cap, because its very slim. But for me, the fact that the B&W cap that COMES WITH THE FILTER doesn't works neither is A FRAUD. What a joke !!! B&W must alert you for the fact that there's NO cap that holds on it. BIG desing mistake. Big shame. If you need a CPL for continous outdoor use, DONT BUY THIS SLIM CPL.
I purchased this to tune my antenna and to leave in-line. I am very happy with the quality. It a little deeper, (2") than it looks from this front view, but still very compact. Has UHF (PL259) connectors.
very good quality,good looking,i love it ,fits very very nice,it just made for your G7,or G9.
After I purchased the charger and batteries, I charged the batteries, put them in a Canon Powershot A590IS camera. I few days later, I went to use the camera, and the batteries were discharged. I recharged them using the refresh mode. Measured voltage was 1.38 vdc. After 72 hours, with no use, the voltage dropped to 1.21 vdc, and after 84 hours, to 1.18 vdc. At that point, the camera wouldn't even turn on. I think the charger is fine, but the batteries are worthless. I sent an email to Sony describing my experience, but Sony has not replied.I've ordered a set of Sanyo Eneloop batteries, which I expect will perform much better, according to reviews I've read. I would not recommend the Sony 2700mAh NiMH batteries due to the extremely rapid self discharge.
I bought the adapter and lens hood as I have always used a lens hood formy cameras, I wanted to be able to use filters and I wanted to protectthe lens on the camera.These it items serve the purpose, but have one failing: there are noprovisions on the lens hood to allow the use of a lens cap on it. Notliking to leave a filter or lens exposed during storage, I have toremove the lens hood in order to put a lens cap on the filter. The lenshood ought to have threads on the front inside, or just a ridge aroundit, to accept a lens hood so one doesn't have to remove the hood to puta cap on.
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 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.
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.
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.
The short and sweet, I have my beautiful S3 sitting here with a series of deep jagged gouges in the front element. I had an estimate of $250- to repair it, and if I shoot in the general direction of the sun at all, it has heavy glare, as you would expect. (obviously I'm getting a new one for a bit more).Note, if you have an S3 instead of a 2 then the black is good.
The case is good in that it fits my laptop. . .but there is ZERO room for the mouse, charger, or even a piece of paper for that matter. Well, maybe for a piece of paper, but that's it. The price was fair (on sale in the gold box) for what I got, though, or else it would be going back.
I really needed this type of battery. I order one per of them once and never arrive. So I order them again and fortunately they did. some how I wonder if I could recover the first per of battery that I ordered.
these are great for weekly recording my sisters shows and when shes through with them i can record over the content and reuse them
Ok, so I am like you. I am sitting in my office/house, doing a ton of research on all the different tv's out there. I am going to stores, looking online, and trying to find the best price. As I was looking at this tv, I also considered the 51D model, but it was too glossy and shiny for me, and I didn't think I would be using enough high-end equipment to showcase 4000:1 ratio instead of the 3000:1 ratio.So, out of the box, I was blown away. I had high expectations, but I plugged in my old rabbit ear antenna, and had some of the most amazing over the air broadcasts in HD. I could not believe it. It looked better then my parents TV that was running HD over satellite, but I think their tv quality was not as good. So, if you are in an area that receives strong signals, and you don't want to pay for Satellite or cable, you will not be disappointed. Plus, there are a ton of Digital broadcast stations out there that you never knew existed. My favorite is The Tube (old school music videos), great to have on in the background at a party. The first game I watched on the OTA broadcast was the BCS championship, and I was floored the entire game. I think my wife got tired of hearing me say, "this looks absolutely amazing."I bought an unpconverting DVD player, connected via HDMI, and it looks great, but I don't really know if it was worth it. I am not sure if upconverting really changes anything that drastically, so oh well. I have my old Xbox connected via component cables, and it changed the way my games look. It is wonderful, even though Xbox games will be slowly phased out. We just got Satellite service with over 35 HD channels, and it is awesome. I am completely satisfied with the purchase. I made some adjustments to the picture settings after I looked up some specs online. Basically I typed in "picture setting LNS3241d" in google and found someone's post on the topic.Shipping- I was crossing my fingers on this, but it worked out perfectly. Actually, they had been trying to call us for a few days to set up a delivery time, but our phone was going dead. I found this out on a Sunday night, called their 800 number, told them the problem, found out they were 20 miles away and open 24 hours, so I told them I would be there in 30 minutes. Picked it up in person and was happy with the experience.A final note: I went back and forth on the extended warranty. I ended up buying it completely with my American Express card because it automatically adds another year to the warranty. So, for nothing extra I get a two year warranty. I know someone who had to use this for their iPod, and it worked perfectly.
In May of 2001 I purchased this item for my birthday. I was very excited about it. When I settled down to open it on I saw pictures of someone's home. Of course I was curious as to if these were sample pictures or it had been used. Come to find out it had been used because the guy at [store] told me it was new even though the corner had been slightly tampered with.After this I was ready to get a camera that was brand new. So the next day I exchanged my old camera for a new one. This one had problems downloading onto my computer. I would have to push the portrait select button for the portraits to download, which made me really upset because it took me a long time to figure out why the picture wouldn't download.I took it back and got another one and it worked pretty well and lasted for a little while. I took it with me to Florida. Even though it lasted for a while it didn't last that long. I had problems trying to turn it on. I would press the on/off button several times hoping for it to come on. I even checked the battery supply in the batteries and they weren't even close to going out of power. I finally took the camera back for good.After going through several cameras I don't plan on buying another on like this. The camera doesn't even take all good pictures because it has no zoom. I don't recommened this camera.
I have owned ONLY HP printers, and bought this one at a Thanksgiving sale because it was cheap. I was surprised at how much I've come to enjoy this little mighty-might!It prints every bit as well as my stand-alone HP 952C, and about as fast. But it's the scanning, copying and faxing that are really cool.Copies at 'normal' and 'best' are all but stunning. (Try a dollar bill!) Scanning OCR software is POOR, however. If you want the real thing, get a good OCR disk such as Omni Page Pro, and it's a breeze! And the fax machine? Well, I never thought I'd need it, but I've used it and loved it! The machine will even use the one line your phone is on, and NOT tie it up! Cool"fax and phone on the same line!Lastly, the card readers that are built into the unit enabling you to load from any digital camera and print a test sheet while bypassing your computer. I haven't used this, but I will.All in all, the HP 950 is the HP 750 with a fax machine and card reader. It prints and copies wonderfully, and scans photos much better than text. It also has every fine-tuning feature you could possibly want, and seems to paper-jam LESS than any HP Ive owned--even using cheap copy paper!Though replaced with the 2110 series, if you can find it at the price I did, BUY IT!
These headphones are great for the price I got them for. Just don't listen to them for too long, or you will get a headache after around an hour and a half.
I had been looking to replace my B&W center speaker for 2 reasons: 1. It was too big, and 2. it did not perform as well as i had hoped. I have 2 athena F2s for my fronts and 2 athena B2.2s for my rears. I have an Athena P-4000 subwoofer and now the C1.2 for my center channel and i could not be more pleased. Not only does it outperform speakers that are 10 times more expensive it plaYS FANTASTIC CLEAR DIALOGUE!! I have heard complaints and worries from consumers who are unsure if this will perform up to standards with the F2s or F2.2s. WELL IT WILL AND MORE!! Dont hesitate, you will be satisfied and it matches up so well with all of the other athena speakers.And once you reach the suggested 50 hour break-in point, it sounds even better!! Very Very happy!!Also sounds unbelievable with sacd and dvd audio.
i really like my d-510, close-ups are beautiful, it performs extremely well - although the 'panorama' feature simply does not work anymore on my relatively new camerai do not like the sliding lens cover or the wait between shots or only being able to view pics when camera is shuti wish it recorded sound with the quicktime movie feature
This is a great alternative to the $200-300 portable dvd players that litter the market. In the hundred dollar range this unit has, by far, the best fit and finish available. On top of it all it has a top notch picture and its tablet style allows for easy in-car mounting.
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 have had this headset for 3 or 4 months and it is working well.- Update 6/20/2006 - I still have this unit. I have lost the little foam mic cover, but it still works great. It has held up well.- Update 7/18/2006 - Well, The headset finally bit the dust. It made it a little less than 6 months. It broke at the slide area. I am opting to replace it with a Platronics M175. This unit is a little more expensive, but it is convertible between and over the head and over the ear model and has a noise canceling mic. All in all the unit was woth the $10.99 I paid in February.
The cable is sturdy and the connection ends are snug. Good wire thickness and good cable housing...will not kink up or weaken near the connecters.
These are durable, reliable, easy to clean, provide good ergos and precise cursor movement. Should mine ever die (1yr now and still going strong!) I'll be buying another one.
I was skeptical that the other reviews must be too good to be true, but these headphones appear to be as advertised. They are a bit fragile -- I wish, for example, they had some strain relief for the wires where they leave the headset and frequently break -- but for the price ... buy these. The sound is very good and like others I'm not so fond of earbuds, particularly of *sharing* them. :)
Bought this for my laptop but I ended up putting it on my old G4 iMac. It replaced an older external powered Belkin USB hub which always had a problem with certain USB devices such as a Canon printer and flash drives. This little hub works great with all devices that I intend to hook up to the computer now. The Canon printer works as do my flash drives as well as my laser printer and USB powered sparkle lava lamp.So far it works great and I have three less USB cables and one less AC adapter cluttering up the desk. Recommended.
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.
I use these cables at my office all the time and have never been let down. They cost so little and do a great job. I've never had any problems using them, and will continue to buy as needed.This same product will cost you triple or more at a major retail electronics store, like B**t B*y or F**'s. Why pay more when you can get these?Thank you for the perfect product!
need say anything computer screws what else requirs me to go on and on and on and on and on.
I recently signed up for DirecTV satellite and found their receivers don't have an RF output like the Dish Network receivers do. In my house, I have an HDTV in the living room and a non-HDTV mounted under a kitchen cabinet. With DirecTV, I would need to have (and pay for) an additional receiver in the kitchen to use that TV. But using this Monster ConnectAll 200, I'm able to take the s-video output of the DirecTV receiver and send a non-HDTV signal on the cable network in my house to avoid the need for a separate receiver. For this use, the ConnectAll works very well and gives a nice quality picture. If you have a similar need, I think this is the best product available for this use; unfortunately it is discountinued by Monster so the available inventory is dwindling. The other options were much, much more expensive.Setup and use is simple. Note that the RF signal is only mono, so if you must have stereo this won't work, but for a small kitchen tv this makes no difference. Also, the S-video input gives a better output signal than using the yellow composite input. If you are using this with DirecTV as I am, you also will need to purchase the "Universal RF Remote", model RC65RBX (also listed as RC65RBK), which has an RF option so that the DirecTV receiver can be controlled from another room. You will also need to buy an RF remote(or talk your installer to give you one) for your main receiver, as it can only receive either IR or RF, but not both at the same time. So for me, the full "package" to make everything work great consisted of buying 2 RF remotes and this Monster ConnectAll 200.
I was looking for a case that provided good protection from drops of sweat and some shock protection along with a clip so i could clip to my workout shorts. Also wanted to be able to get the ipod in and out quickly and easily as i am using this case only for working out everyday and have an invisible shield for everyday use at work so i am taking it in and out of this case daily. That part is not as easy as i'd like, but compared to what would be required for other cases, it's not too bad. I tried the xtreme mac arm thingy, but i didn't like having it on my arm - better for running. Overall, i'm very happy with the sportsuit.
Sorry for what you are going through with that printer..What a relief I saw your review and didn't make the sam mistake of purchasing one..Thank You So So much.
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've bought these in the past, but they've changed them recently. They used to have a fuller sound, more bass, but now they are tinny sounding. They also used to have a more durable cord and plug, but now they are really much more poorer quality. I'm disappointed. For the price, they're ok, but don't expect much from these barely passable earbuds.
I know we had done consumer report reviews and were excited at the time b/c of the price and LG type plasma at a zenith price.MY D/H had seen these reviews 4 mos. ago and was praying it would not happen to us but it did.THE POP reality happened this am.I will never again buy anything with the zenith name.I thought they stood for quality but no more.Count us in on the class action suit for duping all of us that were surprised by such an inferior product that should have never been on the market in the first place.Cathy Naylor
Helps to clean your lens effectively and really helps remove dust particles that might be missed by other cleaning options.
motorola does have a mixed quality brand name, which is standard. The only concern I have with this product is as a cable installer we are always taught these "gold" fittings are bad due to the metals being different than the fittings. Apparently two types of metal cause oxidation faster, reducing the life expectancy of the product. I'm keeping my eyes open for this.
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!
Cards on the table. This iPod replaced my first-generation Nano. That went back because of battery issues (get the two year replacement deal; you'd be stupid not to!). I loved the first one. I have an older computer, so I'm not interested in an iPod which can hold more than my computer's hard drive. I'm not a maniac audiophile, so I don't need crisp perfection in my music sound. A simple upgrade of headphones is fine with me.That said, this iPod is a clear improvement over the first generation, which I loved. The screen is brighter and crisper, and the battery seems to last much longer. I like iTunes, and I've found that if I changed all my existing library from mp3 to AAC, I have much more space without losing that much sound quality. The 4 gb size is great. I'll never listen to a thousand songs in a row before re-docking. I can always switch songs in and out.I do wish Apple would give me the option of removing games to increase space, but that's a very minor concern. I love the flash drive, and I don't think I'd consider an mp3 player with a built-in hard drive.It floors me to realize that my first computer had about 20 megs of storage space, and this little guy has 4 gb.
The bag is very well made with heavy stitching, large zippers, metal hooks etc. Interior padding is excellent and adjustable. The bag holds my Rebel with the standard lens, a large separate zoom lens, and a lens hood. The bag also has a built-in waist strap (fanny sack) that stores out of sight while permanently attached, cool idea if needed. I store the shoulder strap with the waist strap. The bag has zero extra space, but is absolutely perfect for my needs.
This router could not have been worse. It destroys the ability to access many types of content. My Ethernet BlueRay (LG) player couldn't use Netflix. My Ethernet TV (VIZIO) couldn't use Netflix or Pandora. My computer would suddenly lose the ability to reach the web due to some glitch that puts a Securespot login page between me and all content, even though I had turned SecureSpot entirely off. And last but not least, the router would go stupid every 24 hours or so and need to be manually rebooted to work.Some of this nightmare was corrected when I called DLINK and they ran me through a dozen or so obscure settings that needed to be altered in strange ways. I don't mean basic settings. I've configured many routers. I mean truly obscure stuff.Strangest thing of all is that they don't simply post a configuration file on their support site for Netflix customers, or people using a Mac, or for people who experience the problem where the modem drops off line. I would still have been annoyed, but at least it would put the solution in the customer's hands.Bottom line is this: I returned the router and got something comparable from Linksys. The configuration utility that came with that router didn't work, and so I had to configure it manually. It took 10 minutes and EVERYTHING on the network is now functioning as it's supposed too.I would like DLINK to give me back the many hours I spent trying to get their router to work. The cost was huge in the end.***Now that I read the 1 Star reviews, I see exactly what happened. I updated the firmware straight out of the box and DLINK is apparently ok with allowing customers to waste endless amounts of time trying to correct a problem they caused and are aware of. There are no words.
except the motor noise heard on the tape, its really annoying
These Blu-Ray disks didn't work in one recorder/player (a Plextor PX-B320SA), but did work in several other types. Worked fine once it mated to the right player.
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.
Does what is supposed to do with a laptop; provide all the basic functions for a portable devise. Good for both right and left-handers.
I recently bought this camera for my 5 year old and I can't takea good picture with it. I have made sure the lens was clean, Iuse a tripod and the camera's self timer(to eliminate shake), andI have tried all kinds of lighting (even full sun light). I alsoused my nikon coolpix800 on vga mode (same resolution as thepolaroid) with the basic quality (super high jpeg compression).The images from the nikon were 1/3 the file size of the polaroidimages and the quality is far better. The nikon images aresharper even though the jpg compression is greater. Thepolaroid images are all blurry.
The Zenith HD 230 is a simple, straight-forward HD DVR. I have used this unit for a couple of years with few problems. Setup and channel scan worked perfectly. Video quality is excellent. Note that over-the-air HD broadcasts are generally higher quality than cable HD -- sometimes MUCH better. I recorded and watched both summer and winter Olympics. The fast-forward and rewind from the remote is fast and convenient for replaying missed words or scenes or skipping commercials. I have never used this unit with cable, so I can't speak to that source. It has a nice "timeshift" instant record (and pause, rewind and FF) that we use pretty much 100% with all our live TV viewing. One downside: you can't record one show and watch another on the same DVR. (You can record a show on this DVR and watch another channel live, assuming you have a TV with a tuner.) If power goes off, you have to reset the clock manually. There is no subscription service, so you have to set record by channel, date and time -- which I prefer to do anyway. User interface is clean and obvious. I don't know how many channels of sound it supports, but I have a 5.1 channel sound system, and this was fed properly during the Olympics when they broadcast this many audio channels (over-the-air). Stereo broadcast is much more common. Also, the Academy Awards sounded fabulous.Big, big plus: NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FEES!
This router stops working all the time. The longest I've gone is 2 days without needing a reset, most days it stops working withing 2 hours.You can't fix the problem by resetting the router, the only way to fix it is to reboot the computer. I've been trying to play Left 4 Dead for 2 hours so far tonight and I'm on my 3rd reboot. This is just unacceptable and it's going back to amazon.
This cannot be a serious camera by Kodak, it just can't. First: the controls are so small, you need childrens fingers to operate them (expecially the power button). Then there's no timer. Then there's no lens protection. The thing is agonizingly slow - don't expect to take a snapshot in a snap, this thing has to 'heat up' for 20 seconds or so... The battery (rechargable) lasts only a photo or 50 at most. So take your charger with you if you go on a holiday, as two normal AA batteries (wich you can also use)lasts no more than maybe 20 pics... Half the time I had to take batteries out to 'reset' because some features wouldn't work. But hey, the software is quite ok. Place the thing in the dock (optional) and your pics are autoloaded into your PC. But that's about it. So, even as a beginning digital photographer, go for a better one.
I love this camera! There is a lot of freedom with it and the results are always fun and funky. Sometimes the film gets stuck, but otherwise it is a great, weird camera. Highly recommended.
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.
I purchased this ice transducer to convert my Humminbird 777c to an ice machine. I already use a Marcum 3 flasher but wanted to have a 2nd unit available for multiple holes. I was amazed by the performance. It took awhile to find the settings which worked best for me, but once I figured out the best sensitivity and what frequency and screen view to use, I was hooked. The 777 has a flasher mode which emulates the Vexilar and Marcum flasher views, but I preferred the scrolling bottom view. I could easily see my 1/4oz jig moving up and down as I bounced it and the fish really showed up well. You can see them appear and change depths to follow the bait as it is raised and lowered. I may retire my Marcum flasher and only use this one. Now I can use my Humminbird 777 on both open water with my boat mount transducer and on the ice with this ice transducer. You will need an extra power cable as well if your boat mount is permanently attached.
I purchased this lens over a year ago and to date, it is still one of my favorite lenses to use. If you reading this review, you probably have read all of the other reviews and heard about its minor quirks (slow AF speed and softness at 300mm). However, if you know its limits, you can work around most of these issues.I mainly use this lens for daytime bird photography on my D90 with the occasional sports/triathlon picture taking. This lens has a maximum aperture of f/4.5 at 70mm which increases to f/5.6 when zoomed to 300mm. Because it is a relatively "slow" lens, I wouldn't recommend taking low-light pics with it. Unless if you are into abstract photography or something and dig blurry or light streaked pictures.Build Quality:The lens feels really good. A little too plasticy but still pretty good. It has a pretty nice heft to it too. It is mostly made out of plastic with the exception of the metal top bit of the lens just after the zoom ring. The lens mount is also metal which is lovely. The zoom ring feels fine and decently smooth. The focus ring is a little stickier and offers a bit more friction but it is still easy to operate. I have had no issues with zoom creep when the lens is pointing downwards. This lens also features a rubber gasket around the mount of the lens. This further protects your camera and the lens from dust and debris. The petal-type lens hood that the lens comes with is fairly large and does its job well. The lens also smells nice too. A bit of rubbery smell mixed with with a hint of new electronics smell. The anti-glare coating also casts a pretty cool mix of colors when you look into the glass. It's a sort of greenish, redish, yellow.Image Quality:This is where some of the minor flaws of the lens comes in. The pictures from this lens are tack sharp in the 70-200mm range even at the maximum aperture. From 200-300mm, the images soften considerably at max aperture. It isn't really a big deal and not noticeable unless if you aggressively crop your images. At 300mm, if you stop up (or is it down?) the aperture to f8 or f11, the images do get sharper but aren't as sharp as in the 70-200mm range. Comparing it to the Nikon 300mm f4 which I recently acquired, the 70-300mm definitely isn't as sharp as the 300mm/f4 even when stopped down. The 300mm f4 is just a beast of a lens.Autofocus Speed:Decently fast at 70mm, slows a little at 150mm, slows down a little more at 210mm, slows down considerably at 300mm. Hunts a lot at 300mm, especially when focusing in the dimly lit environments. This lens has a manual AF over-ride which enables you to grab the focus ring at any time. I use this feature a lot to conk the lens back on track if it starts to focus hunt in the wrong direction. Not a major issue, but I can definitely see it becoming a little annoying if you are trying to focus in on something fast moving. AF is quiet which is nice.The 70-300mm lens also features Nikon's Vibration Reduction tech which helps you avoid shaky pictures from shaky hands when you are using slower shutter speeds. It really works well and its a wonderful addition to this lens.Overall, a good but not perfect lens. It is definitely a step-up from its little brother, the 55-200mm in terms of IQ and AF speed.
I've had a lot of headsets and all have had horrible sound quality, but not this one. The fit over your head instead of stuffing it in your ear make it comfortable to wear for long periods. The only negative is you have to treat it with care since the thin wires are easy to break, but that is probably the case with all of these. The volume control, mic volume control (two settings), and mic mute on the wire is very handy. Sony has changed the product number over the years, but it is still the same device. I hope they never stop making it otherwise I'll need to stock up.
I have been trying to use this with Windows 7 64 bit. Plugging a USB flash drive into does not scan fast, it takes several minutes or fails. Also have to unplug power plug then plug back in to recognize a connected device. Noel at their support chat just verified it is not compatible with Windows 7. I should have checked before I bought it, my fault. But I told Noel from Belkin support I would buy another brand, and all I got was have a great day. How about telling me which hub would work or a bit of empathy. Anyway, if someone has gotten it to work or can recommend a better powered hub, please comment.Update:I ended up returning the Belkin. I got this hub: Tripp Lite U222-007-R USB2.0 Hub - 7PortSeems to work fine with my Windows 7. I tested the Belkin with a MAC and Windows Vista PC prior to return, it did not recognize a USB flash drive pugged into either one. Thanks to Amazon's hassle free return it's out of my life.
I bought this printer (7760 with the 57 &amp; 58 ink cartridges) so I could have good quality edge to edge photo printing, even though I swore that I would never buy HP again. The problem is, no matter how much HP sucks, they are still the best out there, at least for printers. After taking the printer out of the box, I almost sent it back within ten minutes. It does not come with a USB cable. I have an older computer notebook: Pentium II with Windows 2000, 8G harddrive and 96MB ram. The installation disk told me upon beginning of installation that my operating system and memory were inadequate for this product but would be OK. However I had IE 5.0 and the program requires IE 5.5 or better. And it had to be Internet Explorer; Netscape or any other browser was not acceptable. I had no intention of ever getting on the internet with this computer so this upset me greatly. So that was 15 minutes wasted. After digging out my modem and connecting to my telephone line it took another 100 minutes to install the latest version of IE (6.1 I think). Then back to the installation disk, and that took another 55minutes. At which point I'm really beginning to wonder about those HP goofball engineers and hope that the printer works faster than the installation. Then it asks me to reboot and it takes another 40 minutes before it asks me to plug in the USB cable. A few more minutes and I am printing. The printing is slow, but it is still faster than my HP 1220c with the 78 ink cartridge and the quality is notably better. It is still not "photo processed" quality, but it is still outstanding and satisfies my need for printing pictures from my new 3 megapixal camera. I also have a Canon BJC-5000 with a BC-22e cartridge which print quality was almost equal to the 1220 but with less contrast. HP uses IE for the help files and online registration.
I have own this product over 2 years now.still work good for my home .remote surviniensce work everwhere .I so happy share my expenience to every one .
I am a cablevision customer and when I hooked up the cablebooster I was not able to get any picture. I had contacted Motorola and they recommended that I replace it however the new one I received had the same issues.Contact your cable provider before you purchase this item.
My HL-T5089s just arrived and I cannot stress how good the picture really is. This is by the far best Rear Projection TV for picture, longetivty, and simply placement for it being only 12.4 inches in depth. With HDMI 1.3, bluetooth, USB 2.0 and a better illuminated remote it was a much easier decsion for me to buy the 89s vs the 87s. You will not find a rainbow effect as there is no color wheel since this is the first LED light engine Rear Projection TV. Match this TV with the only the best High-Def player and surround sound sytem and you will be amazed how close it may appear that you are in the film.
I love this headset. It is very nice to wear, and it does not fall off. You can move the mouth part to where you like it. Great product!!!!!
The screen on this thing is sooooo bright. I can't sleep unless I turn the screen completely off, but I don't like doing that.
We purchased the DRD450RG receiver to replace an older Hughesreceiver. The optical output with Dolby Digital were the main selling points, but we were dismayed in finding out the number of channels that had the Dolby Digital encoding.Good Points: Optical out to receiver, Dolby Digital, small picture window and sound are available when using the cable guide or menu options.Bad Points: periodic receiver resets in which a lengthly satellite search and data download occurs. Dolby Digital not much good unless HBO, Showtime or Starz are subscribed to.
Looks good, easy to add / delete songs videos photos etc, thats about the only good things about this product. Used it about 4 times since i bought it off Amazon, of the 4 times, it froze on me twice, once it freezes none of the functions work, cannot switch it off etc. the only way to get it working again is to reset the unit, which can be done only by a paper clip / pin (which is difficult to get on the subway or bus). Cannot return the product to Amazon as its past 30 day period, so stuck with it as long as it works.... thinking about contacting the manufacturer, may not have much luck there either.Remember to buy a box of pins along with this unit, looks like you will need it often.
Lots of static and signal strength varies. Spending 15 minutes trying to get a battery door on is prety bad, just gave up!
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!
I bought the pharos 135 during the thanksgiving sale, was very unsatisfied with it. Contrary to some people say, i find the jvc gps very quick to pick up the satellites. most of the time less than 1 minute. less than 20 seconds to reroute if miss a turn. good graphics. many poi. Has 5 gb of space for songs and pictures and videos but you can only transfer no more than one gig at a time to the temporary storage. I don't find this to be an issue at all. The transfer rate is super fast. The only downside is it can't play divx files. Otherwise, a solid unit.
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 ordered this for my 83 yr. old Mom thinking it would help her with grocery list. It has a hard time recognizing her request for items. I tried it and got the same results. The products are in the register but it does not recognize the voice. It does not do what we expected it too and it is very frustrating. I will be returning it.
I received this JWIN mini boombox from Amazon with reasonable expectations after reading many reviews. I wasn't expecting a really solid or heavily durable unit... just expected the unit to be able to read regular music Cds and playback regular music cassettes for a person who would not use the unit that often.Was I disappointed! Not only did this unit have difficulty reading the first music Cd I put into it, it often did not read that I had put the CD into it at all. In addition, the CD door is flimsy and poorly engineered, as is the rest of this unit, and the sound is mediocre at best.Finally, within a week of owning this thing and trying to work with its poor quality, the power cord started slipping out of the back all the time, interrupting playback on Cds and cassettes, and no amount of pushing it back in seemed to fix the problem.Upon investigation, I found out that the prongs on the plug in jack had become bent and pushed in too far in back of the unit, and this happened with me being careful to push the cord into the jack properly every time!I am not a strong woman by any means, and am fairly gentle on all my home electronics, but this unit is so poorly constructed that it will not hold up to the gentlest use. I therefore do not recommend this unit to anyone, least of all a child or teen, and am returning it to Amazon for a refund.
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.
It's a Canon compact, what do you expect? It works well, takes excellent pictures, no complaints. It's fast enough for a point & shoot, great colors (set to vivid), and has manual settings to boot. I ended up returning it to get something more pocketable, like an SDx series. This fit in my pocket but was too bulky to keep it there. I've got a big DSLR for when I want to know I'm carrying a camera. When I want to be able to take a few quick shots without the world (and myself) knowing I have a camera, its time for the compact.
This bag was truly made with the interests of photographers in mind. Every single detail seems to be there for a purpose. For example, the zippers on the inside of the top lid are covered so that they won't scratch anything near them. It is fully customizable with many different shapes and sizes of velcro inserts. It can be somewhat of a pain trying to get everything situated and customized at the beginning since the velcro obviously wants to stick to every other piece in the bag, but there's not much that can be done about that. Once everything is in place it stays where it is supposed to, leaving your camera and lenses and whatever else protected from each other and from the outside. The bag already seems rather weather-resistant as it is, but as if this isn't enough, it comes with its own raincoat that can be pulled out quickly. There are plenty of little pockets and spaces for batteries, filters, memory cards, etc. It's definitely not on the smaller size of bags, but the strap is very comfortable and the optional waist buckle helps even more with weight distribution. I would highly recommend this product.
There's not much one can say about earphones that don't deliver a good (much less, a great) sound. I'd say: save your money and buy something a bit more expensive to plug INTO your ears. This is a waste of money.Disappointed in L.A.
I love this camera! We take a lot of family pix, since we have 3 young kids. It's small enough to take around in my purse, but is a bit bigger than those subcompact cameras. I like the bigger controls and the bigger LCD screen. The main functions are very easy to figure out, and this camera has more features than I know what to do with, for a very reasonable price.The only drawback is that the shuttler lag is a bit slow, but that's pretty much the case with all cameras of this size.
Great portable speakers at reasonable price; small size and thou not as good as boombox it has reasonable sound for its size when your ears begin to hert from earphones. Requires 4 AAA batteries or can buy a separate power adaptor at Radio Shack or can use provided USB cable to power. I have a Blackberry curve which easily fits right into provided slot.
I bought this book because I had just finished Bujolds's Sharing Knife series and enjoyed it. Since this book has higher ratings than that series, I was looking forward to it. But I had to force myself to slog through the first 40% of the book. It picked up after that, but was still only an okay read. The book is a standard sword and romance medieval-type fantasy. Even the main character is not well-developed and all the other characters were worse. The only characters I could reliably identify after they hadn't been written about recently were the 2 villians and the 2 main women. And those women were indistinguishable from each other. If this book had been much shorter, it would have been much better. The best part of the book was the well-developed religious beliefs, which were interesting and unusual.
Pelican 1610 Black Case with Foam Every Pelican case I have bought has been excellent. Very durable and functional and ideal for protecting your goods when traveling.
We've installed the extender to send 1280x1024 vga signal over a long distance and the gadget made the job just as expected
Finally bought some! These are the factory discs that Mavica CD cameras need to work properly. I tried other-than-Sony, and they were VERY unreliable; these work fine. I just wish Sony wasn't so proprietary.
What can I say about a phone battery? It fit, it was compatible, and it works.
this is a good deal for the price paid the cable is long and gives you plenty of room to work with the resolution and transferd image quality is great but like most ppl i do wish id got one that transferd sound but the cable itself is great i recommend purchasing this is you just want to display picture
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
This product is not effective. Do not buy this because it will not clean your equipment well. The airflow from it is not as good as other products. The plastic piece on the top holding the straw tube and trigger also breaks easily.
This is a great camera. Originally I had the early version with the 6.0 megapixels. I lost it, so I bought this one. I use it for kayaking and climbing. It gets really beat up and abused and I haven't had any problems with it.
This camera strap has a major design problem: there's no security lock for the side release buckles. The side release buckles are designed to allow quick interchangeability with other camera using the same strap. However, the two buckles are too easily releasable and there's no security lock to keep the strap and the camera from seperation. I have used the strap for a week, and one of the buckle got released by itself twice. I had only one camera. Luckily, I didn't drop my camera but I would never use this strap again.
DO NOT BUY THIS T.V! Purchased the samsung dlp tv in 2008 and within two and a half years the tv began to have white dots that completely covered the tv screen and shortly after that black dots began to pop up all over the screen as well. I found that it was a samsung manufactures mistake. After calling samsung and getting the run around, they said that my tv was not one they would fix for free.Sad that a billion dollar company would not take care of their customers do to their mistake. They transfered me to there repair department only to find that they do not repair dlp tv's anymore!! Yes you read right, THEY DONT REPAIR TV'S THAT THEY SOLD ME A COUPLE OF YEARS earlier!I called a local tv repair service to see what could be done. It came down to me having to pay $500.00 to get it fixed! Wow, I payed over $2,000 for a tv that only worked for less than four years.Samsung DLP tv's are horrible. Dont waste your money.
The first CD worked for the lightscribe burning just fine, then after - nothing.The entire spindle is defective for lightscribe burning. It says "media not detected," and yes, I'm putting them in the correct way.Computer Network Admin 9 years.
I'm without words on how bad customer service is with Belkin's products. The wait time on the phone is 20 minutes and the email takes days. Belkin is a company that produces sub standard equipment not to last. No quality, just bugs!
I can't comment on long-term durability but I've been buying mini dv tapes on line for a long time. price should be less than $4 each, more like $3. Just don't buy non-name brands.
I read the reviews here and abroad but when I bought this camera there were not yet many detailed reviews available. So after a month of ownership here is my review:1. DO NOT buy this camera if you want a point and shoot camera. It is a horrible point and shoot camera.2. DO NOT buy this camera if you want a camera that can shoot in lower or low light situations.3. DO NOT buy this camera if you ever want to manually shoot faster than ISO 200.This camera is very noisy. Images shot faster than ISO 400 are noisier than a $10 junk kids digital camera. I read all the reviews about how if you wanted to shoot good pictures you needed to do everything manually, so I spent the last month reading the manual trying to get better lower light pictures. It just isn't going to happen.I am now finding many more reviews to support what I have found out the hard way. If you are shooting ISO 80 or 100 your going to have some pretty good pictures. ISO 200 is still not too bad. ISO 400 is as noisy as some other cameras ISO 1600 shots. ISO 800 shots are unacceptably noisy and anything shot at 1600 is completely useless and unusable.This camera uses a faster shot instead of image stabilization and while that in itself is not such a bad thing the noise present in those faster shots is not acceptable. One of the big reasons this cameras auto mode is useless is that it will often use ISO 400 or faster which makes the auto mode useless if you want a good picture.One of the main reasons I bought this camera was that it had a manual focus option to use in my low light situations. The manual focus is still direct linked to the auto focus and is not a true manual. If you run it out to infinity in hopes of getting focused on those far shots your in for a cruel surprise. The manual focus at infinity goes past infinity and back out of focus. Even when you back up a bit your at the mercy of the focus motor to start and stop moving when it wants as it lags behind your actual moving of the manual focus ring.Macro modes do not focus well up close at all where they should, and forget manual focus for macros because the auto focus will take over and take the picture back out of focus even on manual mode when clicking the shutter.While video quality is not bad on this camera but the auto focusing while in video mode is very bad. It focuses too slow and has to keep trying to refocus. The auto focus does not work well in many cases. Some times it will show a good focus lock and after you look at the pictures you will often find that it was not in focus at all.This camera has got plenty of bells and whistles and had a great potential but the fact they used an older sensor took it all away. The manual focus is a great idea but was poorly implemented.The bottom line is that this type of camera is supposed to make it easy to take good pictures while allowing you the options to go manual and change things but it should not be so hard to get 10 out of 1000 pictures to be worth keeping.This camera is not worth this kind of money to get a few good shots. The camera looks good and has plenty of features but in the end it's about what kind of pictures it takes on on that note it fails miserably.
Bought this product November 2006. I live in Jacksonville Florida. The GPS unit does not know of streets that are up to two years older than the Sept 2006 release date of the internal loaded MapSource software.No updates are available from Garmin.Gets lost and provides bad directions most of the time.Wish I could return it. Works most of the time, but is wrong enough to be annoying.
Excellent product very useful if you're one of those extreme gamers who play for many hours without stopping, you will get a lot of fun without any intervention, unless your mother tells you that you clean your room hehehe
Ok, so the specs for this case are wrong. There's no place to put a credit card. Still, it's a good, slim case. For people on the move, who don't need to carry anything more than a few SD cards for their PDA, this is probably the best case you can buy.I especially like the attached metal belt clip. Once you put it on, it's not going anywhere. I can't handle those flimsy detachable belt clips that most cases have... they don't clip on as securely, and break off too easily.
work great and include nice caps secured to the cable for the ends if you are storing them
I am please with the Brother Fax-575 for what I need it for. I am in a Pool League and I need to fax our score sheet once a week. If you need to use it on a daily basis with constant use, maybe you should consider a higher end fax. I am please with it though.
First time I used it, the sound was distorted and sounded very bad. After lowering the volume on my iPhone to about half it sounded perfect. Very happy with the purchase.
Generally I've been quite happy with any flash memory product from Transcend, I work retail and have to sell their products off my shelf and both their memory sticks, countless sticks of ram and memory cards such as this have so far not come back on returns or failures or such.It's a good manufacturer to buy memory from, period!
I actually really enjoyed this TV up until last week. The unit started to turn off on its own and then the LCD went black. Polaroid customer service will only give a $160 out-of-warranty exchange - I paid $300 for this unit just 8 months ago. They said they were sorry, but they cannot control the manufacturing of the product. I asked what assurances they could give that the replacement unit will not have the same problem, and he could give none. I do not recommend buying this Polaroid product.
Apple 80 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)I bought one Ipod, then another and another! I now have a bunch of 80 and 30 gigs Im in no need of. (I waste money). I gave my sister one, but still selling them in Amazon auctions.http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/customer-open-auctions/A1GF71TCZ7N23D/103-9821601-0177421Thats the link to the list of things Im selling through Amazon auctions.The newest Ipod is the best to date. One thing I wanna try is the Zune though.
It worked when it was supposed to. Don't use a radar detector in my home state but there are several between here and Florida that need revenue and don't mind if they ding your insurance and driving license in the process.The false positives from automatic doors etc are unavoidable but the automatic settings filtered out pretty well. If you think you got a false positive on this baby other than X band you just didn't see them
I have literally used hundreds of these disks and never made a single coaster. I usually burn at a slower speed (8x), but even at full speed have never had anything but a superior burn, as tested with qpxtool under Linux. I highly recommend these disks over any rebranded (Maxell, TDK, Sony, etc.) disks which may be fine sometimes and unreliable other times -- a crap-shoot. BTW, the better the burn in the first place, the longer the written disk will last, which is why I burn at a slower speed -- it reduces jitter.
I'm starting to have pains in my wrist/forearm from using a mouse. Thought this would make wrist and/or forearm feel better. You have to press the enter button with your thumb with enough pressure that by the end of each day, I'm in significant more pain than before. Just switched back to my old trackball...pain gone. Bummer I liked the features but the pain is a dealbreaker.
Has worked well. simple...effective and great value for the money. Got another one for my sis as well. She has had no complaints as well.
If you can glue the ends in place they won't create a short and may last a very long time.
Item was delivered super fast. Packaging was great. I was extremely happy that it got to me quick because it was a Christmas gift. No complaints. Thanks!
This purchase is replacing a Creative Labs MP3 player that had an FM transmitter and the same memory. The I-pod is lighter, easier to sync and sounds 10 times better than any other product that I tried. The new generation has a much better battery life than my wife's 1st generation Nano. The only negative for me is that the ear buds fall out of my ears so I went back to a pair of Sony headphones that wrap around my ears. I wish iTunes was more compatable with other formats because I have to burn songs from WMP9 to a disc and then import them with iTunes. Other than that a great product, I can't wait for the iPhone.
This is a piece of crap. The codes for NEC TV did not work with mine and I must have pressed that button for manual code find about 500 times and still not response. It's going back and I'll try another name brand.
I've been researching PDAs for quite some time and this one is - by far - the best value for money.Pros:- Bright, easy to read screen- Loud audio via standard headphone jack (speaker there as well)- Excellent suite of applications including standard organizer programs (ToDo, Calendar, Contacts etc) as well as other applications like DocsToGo (edit/view Microsoft Word, Excel and PPT files), adobe acrobat, versamail (for email), kinoma player (for movies) etc...- Excellent stylus. Be careful about this! Most people write off the stylus as 'inconsequential' - but if you're going to be writing, then it has to 'feel' comfortable - or you won't use your PDA!- Reliable. All my alarms have gone off in the right time. All my reminders are correct. This is _really_ important to me. I bought the pda to organize my life and if I can't rely on it - I won't use it...- Good size. Its slim enough for daily use, but solid enough that you don't feel as its going to break if you use it. This feels like a well constructed PDASD card slot. You can buy large size SD cards and even put mp3s on your SD card (and play it using the included RealOne player)- Responsive - all the apps I use feel good on this pda. There are no delays and things appear fast on the screen. Granted - I don't play demanding games - but that's not what I'm using this pda for- Price! This is an excellent bargain for the money you spend.Cons:-One major thing that strikes me is that the stitching on the included flip cover scratches the Tungsten E! Please keep this in mind. When other people informed me of this, I didn't use the flip cover again. I _personally_ didn't think that it was important enough to detract from the rest of the pda. _But_ I think it is important to let other people know about this!-The down button on my little navigator pad is stiff. I've heard that it improves with use but its a niggling detail that I believe mars an otherwise excellent product-No bluetooth or wifi. You are limited to IR. Since this is a value PDA, it has no wireless options. If you're looking for options, you should consider a bluetooth SD card or another PDA.Because of the included flip cover scratching the case I would have liked to give a 4.5 - but since I can't - I'll give it a 5 (why - because I feel its great value for money!).
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.
My car only takes older, non SDHC cards and this works just fine. It's the RNS-E system in an Audi if that helps anyone.
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 would not recommend this unit. The reception is very poor. I am using it in an 06 car, so the electronics are up to date. I would say it picks up distortion free maybe 20 percent of the time. I had a XM Commander in my previous vehicle, it was great. I think I will get another for my current car.
I purchased this router to serve a home network that contains both Macs and PCs. It replaced an Apple Time Capsule because I wanted QoS functions.However, when I installed the 655, the Windows 7 machine could no longer connect to my iMac via SMB sharing. It would just return vague errors. When I swapped back to the Time Capsule, the errors went away and everything functioned normally. I spent over two hours with a Level 3 technician from D-Link trying to resolve the problem, and eventually, after trying everything in his arsenal, we give up.Additionally, I would experience random connectivity problems with my MacBook Air, though the ipad and iphones seem to never experience issues.At any rate, I returned the unit to Amazon and will be trying something else.
Wanted to buy the updated one that is $149 for a friend for Christmas but I had a spending limit. I found this one that was cheaper because it is the original smart shopper. When it arrived in the mail I just had to play with it first to make sure it works. This thing is awesome! I have been hinting to everyone I know that I want one for Christmas. It organizes errands and groceries. EASY to use! If your a list maker you will love this!
We bought 3 of these cameras for christmas presents at the Walmart after Thanksgiving sale and thought they would be great gifts. 2 of the 3 are completely dead, they will not even turn on when you add brand new batteries. The third one will turn on with brand new batteries but the battery idicator slowly runs down to nothing and then the camera shuts off. It doesn't matter what type of batteries we put in the camera. DO NOT BUY!!! You will be very disappointed. We thought they were great when they worked asside from the red eye issue which could be photoshopped out. Now they are unusable. The 30 day warrenty is over for walmart so we are hunting for new cameras.
I purchased 2 of these Samsung Smart Media 128 MB digital flash cards. They worked fine. I am glad to find this site because these cards are very hard to find.You will not beat the price or quality.
I have been through 4 PDA's in one year's time and I have finally found the PDA I am totally happy with. I've had a Palm IIIxe, Handspring Visor Neo, Sony Clie, and Palm m125. The m125 was by far the best of that list, because I found out the hard way that Sony Clie's are only compatible with PC's, and the Neo's screen didn't like to work reliably!! However, I've learned that if you want a PDA, definitely get a Palm.The color on this PDA looks fantastic. Its extremely easy to use, extremely easy on the eyes, and can brighten up a dark space when a flashlight can't be found. Also the 16MB of internal memory is nice to have, just in case you wind up networking with the entire United States population.A friend of mine has had great luck with Palm PDA's, because this m515 was only his 2nd after buying a Palm V four years ago! The price may be a little steep, but it's worth every penny and you'll see it once you start using it. I am a record producer/sound engineer, so I have many contacts and have always entrusted a PDA with my organizational needs. This PDA by far suits me the best and I totally recommend it to anyone in need of one.Now you may read reviews by people who say it turns on randomly, or in any soft case it turns on easily, to that I say "get a hard case!". The hard case (the one I use is by iConcepts) looks very sleek, fits and protects the PDA nicely, and doesn't make the unit any heavier. You can't go wrong!
I got this tv stand when it was on a great sale around $150 and free shipping. It took about 30 minutes to put together; which included me putting something on upside down and figuring it out later. I only have a 32" lcd tv on it but it looks amazing in my room. It would probably even look more amazing in a living room. I like the all-glass look that it has. It seems very sturdy and I'm sure it will pass the test of time. I'd probably buy it for quite a bit more money even if it wasn't on that great sale that I found. Overall great tv stand so I gave it a 5/5.
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.
I have had no problems like the other reviewers. I installed over 20Gb of music, pictures and video without a hitch. No zune software crashes, no zune lockups ect. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now. I'm very happy with it!
The cable works flawlessly. I used the cable on a long trip (14+ hours) with no problems. I have also used the data adapter to provide data to an APRS beacon radio and that worked fine.
Pictures I have taken with this camera are generally excellent. The combination of a Leica lens, image stabilization, and long zoom range make it an ideal camera for a variety of situations. There are more built in functions than you would normally use but it performs well in basic program mode. This model provides TTL flash capability but the Panasonic dedicated flashes are overpriced.
Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity (Silver)Everything works as advertised. And, the price is competitive. But, it crashes! Like a poorly configured computer sometimes it becomes unresponsive. Not even the power button will work. The only solution is to unplug it from the wall. This is a repeat problem and a repeat pain. Like many people, all my cables are hidden behind bulky furniture. So unplugging it is an effort.I will replace this as soon as possible. I do not recommend it.
this little trickle charger might work with a full battery but did not charge a dead battery even after staying on for 4 days.The instructions are extremely ambiguous, probably a machine translation.Why cant it read;buy this product if you want to do.....???it is already in the trash
Good shit, get it.you'll love itFresh new box, awesome colors, Nice and sturdy cd cases, I dont know what else to say.
Disc arrived on time, was packed in good protective container and just what I need for backup and other work I do on my laptop. I'd buy from them again.
today my wife noticed that the subwoofer wasn't working. I've turned it off, let it cool, restarted... nothing. It has plenty of space, I keep it fairly low so I don't anger the downstairs neighbors. I'm going to try out the warranty but I am not happy.They sent a new one. So far so good. I just had a defective model, seems to be becoming fairly common, (unrelated?) had my camera and monitor go bad after just a few days (from different companies). Or I'm just unlucky.And no I'm not misusing any of my items, and I am very comfortable with technology as well as patient with tech support.Only 2 out of 19 found my review helpful? Where's the love? Don't you want to know if a product goes bad and you have to pay to ship it so they can verify that yes it can't be repaired? Or was I just not descriptive enough when I said "(it) wasn't working". How about it didn't function at all and was replaced rather then repaired because Creative Labs agreed.
I researched many printers before choosing the Pixma MP500. I am extremely satisfied with this printer. I mainly print photos and have not been disappointed yet! The ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is rather big and bulky, however, I had plenty of desk space to spare. I would purchase this printer all over again. There are only 2 reasons I would tell anyone not to purchase this printer: 1. If you do not have the room or you need a very compact printer 2. You need to send or receive faxes (this printer cannot fax) .... Awesome printer!
Hands down the best GPS under $200. Very impressive sensitivity when walking, riding, driving and flying. As accurate at an in-dash avionics grade GPS when flying under VFR. BUT DON'T IMMERSE IN WATER! Be sure to keep in a zip-lock bag in wet conditions.
After buying a Macbook Pro 17" , I quickly got tired of using the laptop's keyboard. I find it easier to work at a desk, so I bought this. It makes it easy to connect up to a USB keyboard, puts the screen at face height and has a hole in the back through which I can keep the power cord for charging the laptop from falling to the floor. The front lip keeps the laptop from sliding, as do the rubber feet that are at the corners. It easily holds my 17" but would fit any of the Macbook Pro's. Its light and stable, bounces a bit if you hit the table, but otherwise looks great and works. Looks exactly the same finish as the MacbookPro. It was worth the price.
Buying a DVD recoreder was a new venture for me. I did extensive research and read every review I could find about Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba and others. Through these reviews I determined that I needed to spend $500-$600 for what I wanted.Then I stumbled on a review which mentioned this model, before it actually came out. I checked it out and bought it the first week out and paid $189-.The product works perfectly, but if this is a new process to you, it is not easy. The instruction book is not very helpful. I had to call panasonic cust support twice to get help with hook up and operation. After using it, is gets much easier. But do your homework about the DVD recording and playback formats before you buy anything. You could end up with something you dont want.No need to spend big bucks on others, this model does most everything you need. I highly recommend it.
I bought this product looking for an inexpensive way to listen to Pandora through my car stereo. Any time in the past I had had bad luck with FM transmitter devices (it always seemed you had to "fiddle" to get a good station or the transmitter just didn't have the power to get a clear signal to the receiver). This one is great, digital, well lit display, and I love the fact that I can still plug my cell phone adapter into it (The grey cover on the front opens to another 12v adapter). My only complaint is that the low end bass isn't that low, but I don't know if it's this device or the FM transmission itself. Regardless for 16 dollars you really can't go wrong!
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This mouse saved my wrist for horrible pain. I can't use any mouse but this one. It fits my hand perfect and allows the wrist to be in a natural position. I highly recommend this mouse!
I purchased the Shure WH30 condenser Headset Microphone because I was tired of using company supplied mics. The shure product has work very well. The mic is positioned nice for me the headband is sweat absorbent. Getting it to fit my head was not a problem. It is a bit heavier than the cheaper models supplied by the gym I work at but not enough to bother me.Though a little pricey it is robust so I have no worries about longevity. I would recommend this product
After 3 years of moderate, careful use, the left earphone died (it emits at ~10% the volume of the right earphone).Given that my 50$ JVC headphones (that is, 329$ cheaper than the Shure SE530) are still alive and well after 8 years of much heavier use, I consider the durability of this item outrageously short. A pity, since its sound quality is truly stellar.
I purchased two of these (one as a gift and one for myself) for Christmas. I have very tangly, curly and semi-curly hair and want to straighten it without using a flat iron or chemicals. I tried it out on my dry, product laden hair when I first received it (even though it's meant mostly for wet to damp hair) just to test it and I must say I was impressed! It handled my massive mess of dirty hair pretty decently (even detangled, defrizzed and straightened it quite a bit) while adding body. I only used the large ceramic brush.It works best, I found out, when you section your hair into small 1 inch (or so) sections and that what other reviewers said about only using it on medium was correct. This thing will fry your hair on high because those 1,000 watts kick butt! It appears, according to the instructions, that the nozzle is to be used to add volume and partially dry your hair and then the large ceramic brush is for straightening, volume, detangling and bumping hair. The smaller, non-ceramic brush (made of boar's hair and nylon bristles) is mostly for shaping, curling, polishing and adding shine. I can't wait to wash my hair and see what it does on clean hair...
Revived my cordless phone and saved me from spending more money on a new one. $4 for a battery over $20 for the chapest phone I could find, you betcha!
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.
Schumacher SE-1275A Automatic Onboard Battery ChargerThe charger box was crushed at one end of the cardboard box where the charger was located. It was not protected other than loosely packed inflatable plastic tubes on the opposite side of the charger. Recommend better packing so that the charger can't move around during shipment. The charger fortunately works all right.
I love this keyboard. It takes a bit to get used to from the standard layout but it is worth it. My wrists feel much better also using this keyboard. It was very simple to install and the software is easy to use. Go for it.
Having an ever-growing DVD/TV collection I was looking for something to get them out of a stack in the corner. Purchased this item and it was easy to assemble and looked quite nice, and it didn't take up a whole lot of room as it was quite tall. However within a month the plastic diamond sides completely snapped down one side rendering it 100% unusable and unfixable!
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.
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!
The Smartmedia cards came real fast and where a great buy have filled both up several times with photos and have had not one problem in downloading the pics to be printed or stored on line. A great find at a great price.
Bought this router to replace a DI-524 that had a broken antenna. Verified the firmware shipped with the unit was the latest, and was able to connect to the internet on the wired pc, but the wireless pc had poor/no connectivity. Tried a different channel, and that improved the signal strength, but still less then the DI-524. Tried to use email, (Outlook Express on Comcast), and received errors that indicated an MTU sizing problem. Tried, unsuccessfully, to change the MTU on the router, so made the mistake of calling DLINK support. After 2 hours on the phone, was informed that I needed to contact Comcast to find out why their modem won't talk to Dlink's router. Heck with it...I put a piece of wire on the DI-524 to replace the antenna, and returned the DI-624M.Don't buy this router!!!! UPDATE 1/20/2007 - Didn't return it, because the vendor won't RMA it...NO RESPONSE FROM VENDOR. I'm out the $45.00....
I borrowed a Garmin 330 from a friend before buying this model, which I chose because it speaks the street name that you need to turn onto. The 330 just says "turn left in 900 feet". This model may not take you on the actual shortest route, but on the easiest route instead (it didn't follow short-cuts that I know about). Overall, an amazing device that is well worth it's cost! The ideal model if you don't need all that other added-on (expensive) stuff that you'll never use.
After using this memory stick in my SONY DSC-V1 for a few months, it just stopped working. I took pictures with it and then transferred them into my SONY VAIO. The memory stick was sitting in my computer's slot for a few days, and when I put it in my camera to take pictures, my camera lcd screen blinked "format error." I tried formatting it with my computer, but my computer told me the disc was write protected, which it wasn't. It would not format in my camera either. I was only able to use one half of the stick. A few pictures later, both halves of the stick were not working. My camera shows each side as having a "format error," or a "system error."
i bought this amazon prime thinking that would mean it was a genuine, oem, uniden battery. silly me. it can say "prime" and you can click "1-click" but that doesn't mean you get "UNIDEN BT-446 Cordless Phone Battery for Uniden by Uniden." you get a battery that has NO INDICATION THAT IS A UNIDEN OEM BATTERY. don't be fooled. don't believe what the web page says.
These speakers don't sound very good -- the clarity is noticeably poor, and the bass response as well.They are well-constructed and well-designed though -- I imagine that they have a high-pass filter on the woofer, because if you play bassy music loud, they do not distort (they simply do not attempt to reproduce those frequencies).Therefore, they would be appropriate as rear speakers in an entry-level home theater.I HAVE heard similar-size speaker that have much better sound than these. At this price? Maybe not. Me, I wish I looked more closely at specs and reviews and maybe got $100 speakers instead of these.Note: I haven't tried the speakers with a different amp, but it's highly unlikely that that is the cause of the poor sound.The reason I am giving them 2 stars is because they are sold as "bookshelf" speakers, indicating they could be used for music. If they were marketed as entry-level surround speakers, I would give them 5 stars for the price / performance / design combo.
Absolutely the worst installation instructions i have ever encountered...and NO operating instructions....after 30 minutes of fumbling around, i finally got a video display....but it was a "mirror image"...figured out if i turned the unit on/off many many times, a normal display showed...and then would just randomly revert back to a mirror image...wow...the clarity of the display would also fade in and out from a reasonable pic to a very grainy/blurry display....all in all a complete disappointment...am returning it and will look for a different brand..
Very good quality bag. Items are very secure and organized in it. Laptop is very well protected and secured by the padding. Only downside is that there's only room for the laptop, some accessories, and some files or thin books. You won't get a laptop and a thick book in this together, so maye not great for students, but everyone else can use it well.
I was a bit concerned about the quality of these amps when I purchased them because of the inexpensive price, but now that I have been using them daily for a few months I can say that I am pleasantly surprised with how they sound and operate.The amps are in a closed cabinet, and they stay reasonably cool. I have a Sonos Connect running through them to some in-ceiling speakers.When I first connected it all together, it sounded terrible - very much like an AM radio. I checked to be certain that the positive side of each speaker was connected to the positive terminals on the amps, and sure enough everything was correct. Thinking there was something wrong with the amps, I called AudioSource. I had a technician on the phone in 30 seconds, and he was very helpful, knowledgable and polite. Five minutes later everything was working. Turns out the speaker manufacturer had mis-marked the positive and negative terminals on all the speakers, and it was making the system sound terrible. Once this was resolved it sounded great.These amps aren't incredibly powerful, but they do get the job done. I have them in my office, and we crank the music a little when the office is closed to the public. If you want to get more out of these amps (or any amp for that matter), you should consider getting speakers that have a higher sensitivity rating. It surprises me that so many people overlook this rating, given that every 3db of sensitivity you gain with your speakers typically doubles the volume of the speakers with the same amp.I would recommend this amp for offices and inexpensive distributed home systems, but in my opinion it's not going to satisfy most people when used in any sort of home theatre situation.As a side note, in my findings these amplifiers consume 3 watts each while on standby, and typically use around 16 watts when playing music at 60% volume.
This camera seems to be quite misunderstood. I have read review after review, and most complaints deal with the "noise" of the camera. There is in fact an issue with noise if you plan on shooting above ISO 400. But thinking about this, anything above ISO 400 would prduce some noise in most cameras. Even my digital SLR has noise when I go above ISO 400. If you plan on shooting outdoors, this camera has done well. Indoor shots using the flash are great. No red eye.ISO ratings came about from film cameras. They set the speed of the film. Even in a film camera, as you increase the ISO, you increase the grain of the film. I do not see a big problem with noise at 100 and 200. And for me, I do most shots outside, so it is fine. I think sometimes people are looking for a "Perfect" digital camera, and as far as I know - there is not one. But for the money, I would take on my Canon EOS 30D any day with this camera, and I would be pleased.This camera has wonderful features, a very crisp lens, and an excellent zoom range. When you set the camera to use 3Megs, the zoom range is incredible ! - I get better distant shots with this camera, than I do with my Canon 30D and a 300m lens.If you are looking for a compact digital camera that will offer you great shots, this is well worth the money. I have owned 3 Digital SLR's that cost in the $[...], and I still choose this camera.I have some test shots up on my web site if you wish to take a look. You will be amazed. (You can also post your test shots there as well). I would recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a reliable camera that will give great photos - both for the experienced user and the novice. Very well built, solid feel, and many features.Just an added note. I have owned this camera for two months now, taken over 2000 shots with it, and it has NEVER let me down. I would buy it again if I needed two cameras!!![...]Enjoy
ZUNE!!! yes... This device from microsoft is very excellent(Although they dont let you transfer protected files). I have both Video Ipod(30 gb) and Zune and compared them.. I didn't have any problems especially when installing the softwares and updating the firmwares.. I don't even know why people are having problems with those things... The screen is so bright and colorful, THE SOUND is great, yah!, Better than ipod... Im using a BOSE earphones and used them in both devices and i have to say that it sound better when i used it in my ZUNE device!! i have alot of friends who bought this device also, and im already VERY familiar with the ZUNE to ZUNE sharing, i always send them the new DLs i got especially pictures... IN CONCLUSION, this device is so advanced that if ur not very familiar with computers, it would make u work very hard. Also, if u have an old computer, don't expect that the software would work very FAST!!!! Furthermore, if ur new to computers or have less expertise with them, DONT BLAME the software or manufacturers that THEY STINK!!! because u yourself might be the one with the problem.... I LOVE this device and would continue to love it... GO ZUNE!!!!!
As an avid outdoor person, these radios are a real life-saver.I use them while skiing, hiking, running, biking, etc - to keep in touch with the people I'm out with. More than once we have had folks get off track and call for guidce to meet back with the group (even if it's merely to re-group for lunch, or the end of the day).For such a small investment, these are a huge insurance policy against worry !!
I also purchased this unit with the intention that it was trouble free--But what a surprise. I didnt believe others as to it failability and numerous problems--but after 5 monthes it happened to me. This unit failed not only mechanically but the company and its representitives as well. I am sick and tired of retuning this unit {3 times } and getting it back to work for a little while. You would think a respected company would care for its customers and correct things to their satisfaction----DO NOT BUY this unit it only brings TROUBLE
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 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.
Worked great for a while then the &quot;device connected on channel&quot; window started appearing all the time. The focus goes to it, which interfers with your activity on your PC. (Must press OK on window or click on title bar of window your working on. Whatever you were typing is lost.) Have tried all the suggestions from Logitech such as moving things around, but no luck. Changed batteries, etc. Will not purchase any Logitech products in future, because Logitech is not addressing the problem. If they would not display the device connected on channel window, would not be should an annoyance. Looks like something left over from their debugging their software.
Sharp looking, very light, plenty of room, great ventilation, screwless installation of drives and PCI cards.I searched everywhere online for a way to change the temp display to Fahrenheit rather than Celsius. Several places said that it couldn't be done. WRONG! There is a jumper on the back of the LCD display that is un-jumped by default. Simply put the jumper onto BOTH pins and you will have a Fahrenheit display. :o)
Good sound at first, but after a few months the quality reduced dramatically. Volume changes on its own for one, and there is a crackling sound that comes along with the bass. Would not get this unless you want something that lasts less than a year.
This is a great product for the price! It's a sure deal! It works right out of the box with very little set-up. I think it took about 5 to 10 min to set the drive up, including software.The only thing that I don't like about this drive is that it will not burn CD-R disks, only DVD disks. It does, however, read any CD disk.All in all, great if you do not need to burn CD-R's.
These are just pretty little guys. When I first bought them I just gave one of them to my friends, all of them had different players and phones, they worked nice for all of them. I even had to buy one more set of these after.
I got the color and the black in carts, when they arrived they were both empty. I won't buy these again.
Well worth the price. The setup is easy, but allows you to enable more advanced security, if needed. I replaced my old Linksys router with this one. I would have to reboot my cable modem at least once a month in order to regain connectivity. I have had this for over 8 weeks and have not had to reboot my cable modem once. Good stuff.
I gave this product five stars, but I am not using it with a High Definition display.--- edit ---If amazon would allow me I would reduce this rating to four stars now that I've used the product for some time.I find that my experience agrees with the reviewer who said his system would lose signal now and then, mine does it too. What seems to be happening is that the system is losing it's mind and doing a restart. The lights all go dark, then bright, then it restarts. I don't find this to be a horrible problem since it lasts only a few seconds, but the problem is real, and may explain why these units were originally returned and then refurbed.--- end edit ---I've plugged in a single tuner tivo, dual tuner tivo, atsc tuner, and my low cost home theatre/dvd-player.I send the output video to the tv and the output sound to the analog sound input on the home theatre box.I bought this unit because it includes a remote control, but I find that the automatic source switching function works so well that I don't need the remote control. I just turn the right device on and seeing the signal it switches to that source.If you are a Tivo user your machine is always sending video and sound output, unless you put it in standby mode, which is what I am doing now. In standby the tivo still records, and available to your home network, but the output video and sound signals are turned off.The reviewer who said that this device can only accept 3 composite inputs is mistaken. If you read the instructions you will see that the inputs marked component can also be used for composite input.--- inaccurate comment removed ---I am still glad I have this device.
Anyone that is looking to save some money and need ink for all your printers or just your one printer. Amazon is for sure the place to go. Fast Shipping and always half the price I would pay anywhere else. Thank You AMAZON!
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.
When I bought the camera ($500.00 Sony DSC H5) this case was suggested as an appropriately sized accessory. I bought it and it was much too small. I cannot in the future trust the suggestions that come up after buying an expensive item. Word to the wise....research individually everything you buy to make sure it suits your needs.
I bought about 7 different models of FRS radios. This particular Kenwood model is about the best you can get. It has good range, excellent voice clarity, good ease of use, good battery life.That said, NONE of the consumer FRS radios has really loud sound. So, if you're at a noisy event (sports, etc.) you'll have a tough time communicating.
The Redi-Check SMoker Thermometer is a must for every serious and backyard BBQ'er. It's simple to operate, very accurate and has improved my end results quite a bit. Temperature and timing a keys to good BBQ and this is the tool to do it.
I have had several pair of the AE2 - which started when they were called the TriPort. I can say they are not rugged, if you get rough with them - they will break. But if you take decent care of the headphones you will have them for a long time. This pair I have had for going on 2 years. I used them on long international and domestic flights and with the music at about half volume from my iPhone the engine noise is a low drone that can be easily ignored. Now the headphones stay on my desk at work and I wear them between 4-6 hours a day.These headphones really shine in the work place, feather weight and crisp sound. I hear lyrics and rifts in music I have had my whole life that I never heard before. It's like the first time you see HD except for sound. The difference is astonishing and I will never go back. I have listened to all kinds of music on all kinds of speakers and headphones and every time Bose delivers me subtle notes and background bits that I had never heard before.Yes these things cost $$$, but the quality and clarity are worth it.I held back the last star for the plug design. I wish there was a better way to build them, make them flatter so it doesn't get hooked on anything. Mine got stuck in an airplane headphone jack and the tip is slightly bent from the accident but they still sound superb!My next pair of headphones will be up the product tier from Bose. I also buy my cars with Bose sound systems if I can afford them.
I purchased this product and had to return it twice. It is still not working correctly! It does not switch files correctly.Lexar sent me a replacement with no improvement. Spend the extra cash. Don't buy a Lexar MP3's!
I don't understand why we have to pay such high prices for printer ink. Someone somewhere with the knowledge of such things needs to start some sort of organized protest to this gouging. It is unacceptable to print 8 photos and have to pay for more way overpriced Ink. If it were not for landfill issues it is often cheaper to buy a new printer then buy ink for it.
We mounted this off the front of our home at the first floor's window level using the 30ft cable to reach the basement router. (make sure you order a cable by the way!) I is set up on the side of our house that faces out barn. We have a wireless foscam IP cam in the barn and another outside of the barn to protect our animals and equipment. The signal is great. Before I could pickup wireless to 15 foot outside of the frontdoor...now over 300 foot away broadcasting streaming intranet video. Remember this antenna has to be in direct line of sight of where you want to broadcast (or receive). Easy to install.
I love it! I'd been having problems bringing in channel 2 but since i hooked this up to my bedroom TV i can get every channel in crystal clear.
JVC in my opinion is one of the best .. but most under-rated companies. When I bought this headphone I really liked it .. but being a brand-name freak .. somehow wanted to convince myself that they are indeed so good. So I got a little more expensive sony and same priced panasonic headphones from the local circuitcity, ... heard same songs from each headphone .. again and again ... Bugged my wife until she (unwillingly) agreed to become a subject of my experiment.Conclusion: Great sound .. better than more expensive Sony. Definitely better than panasonic (well, don't remember the exact model numbers .. but their prices were higher than JVC). The long cord and the nice pouch are definitely an added bonus.Small issues... like the ear pads are almost non existent .. may feel a little hard for delicate ears. Also, the clip for ears may get a bit uncomfortable after long wear. Finally, the wrap-around band is not the usual wrap around! It sticks a little bit behind the head .. so you may not be able to lie down on a pillow comfortably and use the head-set ....
These are quite good for the money. Good sound and very lightweight. Also, the speaker component swivels to pretty-well conform to the ears. If you are looking for a decent pair of low cost headphones and no more and no less, these fit the bill perfectly.
Good looking, good sound, can have better reception but good enough. I use it to replace my aged Walkman.
After half an hour of adjusting the gain and trying the antenna in a few different positions around the TV, it still did not even look as good as my old non-amplified rabbit ears. Yes, it is low-profile, but it definitely isn't producing the &quot;audio/visual clarity you'd expect from a much larger unit.&quot; I will be returning this product.
The Motorola Signal Booster was easy to install and has been working flawlessly. My TV picture is much better and my Internet now is faster and Internet time-outs have totally disappeared.I highly recommend this product
I've been using this hub for about 6 months now and am looking to replace it. About once a week, it hangs unrecoverably and requires its power cord removed to power it off, then replaced to reset it. In short, it is really a pain, and since hubs like this are a dime a dozen you would probably be better off with an SMC or a D-Link.
This GPS system is amazing. I've had it for a few weeks now and continue to be impressed. It locks on to satellites in no time at all. I've actually had it lock on to 9 satellite from within my family room where I have two windows and two skylites. Anyhow. I've tried it around town here in eastern PA. I'd say about 90 percent of the time it takes me places using the exact route I'd use. I live in an area with lots of new construction and haven't had a problem finding a road yet. I recently got caught in a backup on I78 (a major artery in our area) and punched in Detour and it took me exactly where I expected to go. I've used it to find addresses in Philadelphia with no problem. I recently used it to get me to Great Adventure in Jackson NJ and it guided me right into the parking lot.Although some other GPS units have more bells and whistles, this baby is the most bang for the buck you'll get. The voice prompts work just the way they should, and the screen data gives you some really great info. like how far to the next turn (really helpful on long highway trips) and how much time till you arrive at your destination. I haven't really used the points of interest very extensively but the few I've looked for have been there and apppear to be up to date.As for ergonomics, the mounting bracket is excellent. This baby will not come off of your windshield unless you want it to. The touch screen works great. It includes a stylus tucked neatly in the back of the unit but I just use my finger with no problem. So far the battery has been great, holding a charge for at least 3 hours. Oh yeah, I can't comment on the mp3 player because I haven't used it - yeah, I still use CD's.The only criticisms I'd have are the instruction book is pretty basic but adequate, and I'd like a little larger screen. By this, I mean in both directions, not just wider like a lot of the new units coming out. In my wife's minivan, when mounted on the windsheild, the unit is kind of far away and it's hard to read some of the stuff on the screen. Although, I guess if it was much bigger it would block too much of your view through the windshield.
I did not need this item as was subjected. I don't know what it is suppose to do. My Garmin came with a cigarett lighter adapter. I did not need the item.
Can't return, I guess, don't know how to get a hold of seller. Connections not good, I only get left ear speaker to work w/cord but without it works headphones work fine. So it's the cord. It's a shame really as the cord it self seems to be of good quality. Oh well, you can't judge a book by it's cover.
I bought this cameraCanon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoomfor my mother-in-law, who is 82 years old, wants to take pictures. This camera is very easy to use, even for an old lady doesn't understand English. It has a image stabilizer and uses replaceable AA batteries. Good for international travel without worry of where to recharge the battery.
When this first arrived, I was so excited. Great quality, nice looking at an excellent price. However, I think the great price in this case, isn't worth it. After watching just 2 DVD's, the player stopped working.I am sending it to customer service for repair; hopefully the service will be better than the overall quality.
I bought this because I had just gotten a new car with no cd deck and had one of those old cd transmitters. So I picked up this transmitter and it came one the game date it said it would which was nice. This really is one of those plug in and play devices. I unboxed it, went to my car, plugged it in, tuned my radio to the red lit up station and Music came out clear. I haven't had to try any of the other stations because the first one that I was set on worked well. The nice thing is that the plug in and the station transmitter glows red when the car is on and since my dashboard is red led colored it compliments it nicely.If you are looking for a great way to play music in your car (with style that is ;) get this you will be happy.
Never buy remanufactured products. The black ink is faded when I print and the colored ink does not work at all. Definitely not recommended!
I bought this thinking I'd save [some money] compared to the Stowaway. What a mistake! I eventually gave this away and bought the Stowaway and the difference is like day and night. (Shows buying cheap costs more in the long run). The GoType keys are not the high quality keys found on the Stowaway, which are just like my IBM Thinkpad. They are small (spcing between keys vertically is really small) and they rock, and as a fast typist I get occasional errors. It seems sometimes that the keys do not register if I press off center on them, which happens when you type fast. The small size of the Stowaway allows me to carry it everywhere, while I found I left the GoType in the office. So I end up using it so much more. ....
Dear friends,buy this product if you don't mind having crappy speakers that cracks constantly and picks up the noise from electric current as soon as you turn it on. I mean to be fair, of course I am not expecting sound quality from high-end audio systems that are more then ten times pricier, but trust me, these speakers sucks so bad that they don't even worth a couple bucks. If you don't trust me, then go ahead and buy it. But don't regret that you are not warned!
I have used the H51-M12 Plantronics headset for several years. I am in sales and often wear the headset up to 8 hours a day without any fatigue. It is extremely comfortable, has excellent sound quality and works with 95% of phones. However, you may want to contact Plantronics to make sure it works with the particular brand and model of phone you will be using.
I had this subwoofer in a custom ported enclosure, hooked up to a Hifonics Brutus BRZ2400.1D. I ran it wired in parallel for 2 ohms (EXACTLY like every other dual 4 ohm sub I've ever had) at about 1500w RMS. All levels were turned down to less than 1/2. The sub lasted for four minutes at 15 out of 60 volume on my head unit with NO bass boost. After the initial song (Blunt Blowin' by Lil Wayne, not exactly a banger), I turned up the volume to 25. Within a minute, the sub blew. Cut it apart to see the damage and sure enough, both coils blown. I'm not impressed. As a matter of fact, I'm disgusted. Four minutes WAY below RMS? I understand its cheap, but damn.Pros: Cheap and loud, while it lasted.Cons: Cheaply made, poor sound quality even at low levels, power is FAR over-stated. I was only going to run it a few days while I waited for my new subwoofer to come in, I was anticipating blowing it. But not after four minutes, and definitely not at the wattage/volume I was running it at.
Exactly was I was looking for. Nice cover. The clear light blue makes it look a little less boring then the usual black you see.
Great set of cables for my first generation 30GB Zune. Not much to say, cables either work or they don't and these work. Well made, heavy cables. Recommended
I bought this radio a year ago and have had problems with it on and off ever since. The sound quality is ok for the size, but not $300 worth. There are very few knobs so it looks good, but I did not find the controls intuitive and had to refer to the manual every time I needed to do something. Someitmes it finds HD radio stations and sometimes it doesn't. It regularly freezes and the only fix is to unplug it and plug it in again. Which is ok unless you were relying on the alarm clock function to wake you up. I would not recommend it.
While admittedly not an audiophile, I have been quite pleased with the quality of sound from these speakers. I purchased six of these to mount in-ceiling to round out my 7.1 system. The aim-able tweeters on these speakers make it possible to fine-tune a sweet spot. I was quite impressed with the quality and sturdiness of the mounting system. No rattles or anything out of the ordinary. Overall, a great value on speakers that sound like they should cost much more.
This author is amazingly creative! I have yet to meet (read) her match. Highly recommended.
I originally ordered the IMuffs MB200 and when I received it I called Wi-Gear to make sure it would work with my son's video iPod. It wouldn't but the MB210 would. They were extremely helpful, had me return the MB200 to them and then they shipped the MB210 to me. I read the short manual, charged the headphones, and they worked!! Can't say enough about how nice, helpful, and knowledgeable the Wi-Gear people are! Couldn't believe the iMuffs worked right away with no issues, after reading some of the other reviews on the MB200, but these work flawlessly.
I purchased the TV (50LC13) Sep 2003. First light bulb blew in about 3 months, the second took 16 months, the third about 4 months later. Yes, three lights bulbs blew out during the first 24 months. The bulbs cost $300 each. The extended warranty paid for the light bulbs, but everytime it happens I am without the TV for 2 or more weeks. When the TV is working it is great (4 - 5 stars). After the warranty runs out and I start paying for the bulbs I will probably give it away and let someone else pay for the bulbs.
I bought this product for my father who uses a cell phone while driving often. He has stated that this headset is easy to use, fits well with or without wearing a hat, sound is clear, and is an overall good buy. Recommended.
I've had this camera for a month now and it's been good to me so far. It's user friendly. My six year old knows how to use it. I haven't tried all the features yet but the ones I've tried has been satisfactory.I don't know about the shake reduction part cause the pictures I took when I shook still came out semi blury. The other feature I didn't really like was the time it took between shutters but the camera did snap the pictures up before everyone moved. I guess I just gotta get used to it cause before this one, I had a Kodak Share and it was the bomb. But it was very bulky (& it got stolen). This time I wanted something I could carry in my purse without the bulk & weight.The other thing that I liked about this is that I can just use one hand when snapping a picture. Like when I'm driving and I catch a beautiful sunset. The display is so huge that I don't have to really focus on what I'm trying to capture while driving. (don't try that if you're not experienced, lol). Yeah, so over all, very good! Oh and the price is sooooo right!Another thing is that the Consumer report rated this item a "CR best buy". With that you can't go wrong.
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.
I love this charger! I bough it because I left my other charger and battery in a hotel, and actually like this one more! I love the fact that it is so compact and that it has a CAR ADAPTER! I haven't had the opportunity to travel to Europe yet, but when I do I will definitely take advantage of that adapter as well! So far no complaints, but I have only had it for about a month, but I still get the same great charge I do from the original. I definitely recommend this, because of the size and the awesome price! Two thumbs way up!
I was impressed by the YP-T8z and picked one up in mid-December. The YP-T8z is a very good Mp3 player, and I preferred it to the current market leader (the Apple iPod). While the unit is small, it boasts a flashy elliptical design and a clear 1.8inch colour screen.Pros:- The 1.8 colour screen handles a good 160 by 128 pixel resolution and plays mp4 video files perfectly after conversion to .svi format (a process made simple with the bundled Samsung Multimedia Software)- Music quality is excellent, with an adjustable equaliser and solid bass.- The FM radio was useful, particularly on long trips after my song database had been exhausted.- The recording function was excellent, and I successfully recorded FM audio, voice and music from a CD player.Cons:- While marketed as an "e-book" reader, the unit CAN ONLY READ .TXT FILES. The font size is not adjustable, and words are frequently cut off at the right side of the screen.- I was originally mystified at the concept of "motion-detecting games," but in practice the games are simple, though unusual. In hurdles, you can move the athlete by vigorously moving the player from side to side, swinging the unit vertically to jump (Yes, I did get some odd glances on the train). However, when energetically swinging the mp3 player to encourage the athlete to run, it is nigh-on impossible to see the screen, let alone determine when to jump a virtual hurdle. This problem continued through all of the "motion-detecting" games.- The 20 hour projected play time only applies to music playback. When watching mp4 video, I managed a mere 8 hours, which is still decent considering that I could only coax 2 hours from a more expensive iPod.- The 1GB memory is not expandable.- The unit ships with a simple rubber case with no protection for the screen.In conclusion, despite a variety of unusual features and games, the Samsung YP-T8z is a very good mp3 player with mp4 video playback capability. Small, with an attractive design and finish, the YP-T8z is far superior to similarly-priced mp3 players.
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!
Just purchased the 2200 after owning a series of Epson printers (the last being the 870) as well as a couple of Canons and one Alps along the way. For photos, this printer rocks! Using the Epson premium photo papers (I have tried the glossy and the semi-glossy) the photo prints are stunning. Initially, I was not so impressed because I printed on standard Epson glossy photo paper and the result was a bit washed out. To get the great results this printer is capable of it is necessary to use Epson premium papers, which come in a wide variety of sizes. For photos, this printer is much better than anything I used previously and has the additional advantage of accomodating large sized photo paper. I am using a Pentium 4 with XP Pro. It should be noted though that there have been some complaints about using this printer with a Mac since many of the features are apparently not supported on the Mac.
Fabulous price. Great quality. Exactly what I needed to connect my mp3 to my care speakers. Shipping was quick. Would order again from this company.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Hands down.. this is the best &quot;publicly&quot; available book on computer security.. Its obvious that the author has a strong background in unix, however, this book is just as useful for NT, MacOS, OS/2, etc.. The amount of references on the web that the author points out are probablly twice as long as the book itself.. If you want to defend your network, this is a must of musts. All the other book will take about how to do encryption, setup firewalls.. but the author goes a step further and tells you exactly how they can be beaten, what tools are used, and how to defend against these nuisances.
FABULOUS! Amazing!!!! Would recommend to anyone. This thermos will earn its keep 12 times over! I love the shoulder strap. No glass insides - you can drop it and its fine. Keeps coffee hot. And even thought i used standard shipping was DELIVERED THE VERY NEXT DAY! I used it that night. Just perfect. Can not praise the product or vendor enough!
I received the cable in a very timely manner and it does what it's supposed to do. Nothing special about this cable. I have no problems with it and that's all I needed.
Nice unit. Good sound. My only complaint would be that the remote only works within about 4 ft., which obviously isn't good for much.
I have never written an online review before. This disappointment of a printer/copier/scanner has driven me to it. The printer worked fine for the first few months, though the color printing was never satisfactory, streaked with fine white lines.Then the problems began. Error messages of stalled print cartridges. Strange lights turning on. Weird noises. Printer shut-down. The only way we can get the printer to work now is to unplug it and re-boot the computer several times.Life is too short for this printer. Buy another one instead.
I don't know what these other guys are talking about! I have had no problems with them. These batteries have lasted A LOT longer then regular AAs. They are definitely worth buying!
I like wired headsets as they seem to be much louder and clearer then Blue Tooth. These are very clear and inexpensive.
System or Application Recovery Disks are not provided with this PC. Apple provides them for their computers and the OS works.What this means is that you are placing you data (your life's work) in the hands of SONY's Recovery software that is hardware dependent. If you change your hardware configuration you must create new one, or else it wipes out all your data. I now have a computer that I can't restore unless I by new OS disks. It makes no sense. If you want a PC you have to pay for the OS twice.Sony has a habit of not providing Operating Sytems disks. Which is stupid beyond belief. It saves them money, and allows them to force a bunch of useless garbage software down your throat if you are successful in using their Recovery Software.But you may not be successful. Their "Recovery Center" is your only means of recovery when things turn sour. But, say for example you want a bigger hard drive. Install it and, even if you carefully clone your software from one drive to the other, the Recovery Center WILL NOT WORK. This is unlike installing any other software which is not hardware dependent.What this means is you will have to purchase the operating system all over again. If you purchase an OEM copy, you will have to install on a bare "empty" drive, and lose all the other software SONY provided. Otherwise you will have to purchase the full version of windows. Factor that cost--an extra $300+ into your purchase decision.Any other software that SONY provided that you might use like DVD burning software will have to be re-purchased. You can't pick and chose what you want to reinstall off the recovery disk. It is set up so that it is all or nothing, and if it's nothing, as it was in my case, you basically bought SONY hardware, and everything software will have to be replaced and paid for again.My advice is to buy an iMac. It is the same amount of money and you get a reliable computer. And you won't find yourself furious at SONY when you realize the recovery software was a time-bomb waiting to blow up after your warantee has expired.I'll never buy another SONY computer. I'm in the market for a laptop. I would not even consider SONY. I'll look at HP and Apple.I purchased a Mac Pro, and it has worked perfectly. It includes the OS on disk and all the software. I'm very happy with Apple and I'll never switch back. They cost more and Apple has been great with support.Update. After nearly 8 months Sony sent me back up disks that I did not ask for. I still have a machine I can't use unless I buy a new OS--all this because these disks don't allow a larger hard disk to be installed.
I loved my old cobalt blue curler and bought a different Conair model before purchasing this one. I really wanted the comb barrel. What a disappointment the Conair Hot Air Curling Combo was. It only had 300 watts of power and this was not indicated anywhere on the packaging. It went into the trash. I bought this Conair BC171NCS Ceramic Ionic Hot Air Brush with the brush barrel out of desperation. I was very happy to find I could use the barrel of my old hot air curler on this one. The Conair Hot Air Curling Combo (trash) barrels are NOT compatible. Anyone who has bought the Conair Hot Air Curling Combo and was disappointed with its performance, this Conair BC171NCS Ceramic Ionic Hot Air Brush is one the you should have bought. It has two power stettings, high has lots of power to dry and it gets hot, low is just right for styling. Love it for my fine shoulder length hair.
I have purchased this item a few times now and I am happy with it. I would have to say it lasts about 6 months for my household. I have 4 children in school and with all the papers they have to print. I print up coupons with the color, although that doesnt last as long as the black ink. Well, I think the cannon holds up pretty well. It does last a good amount of time.
I am finding the larger color cartrige more difficult to purchase in local stores so Amazon is the only way. The best part is the price and shipping make soucing even more certain.
It gets the job done. but the picture is not great.
These speakers have great sound across a full range of volume, pretty small foot print.
I'm not an Apple aficionado but this device is truly amazing; the packaging alone is a work of art. The iPod is very simple to configure and pretty intuitive to use. The Music Match software is another storyInitially I had difficulty figuring this piece of software out, as the tutorials seem to be written assuming that you have used this type of sofware before, and the terms are all familiar to you. My first major mistake happened when I copied about 135 tracks off of various CDs and then adding another track that I had to configure manually. After it copied, I right-clicked it and added the song title, artist etc. and then clicked OK. Much to my horror, all 136 songs were selected and it changed the artist name on all of them. Arrrrrg. I didn't notice that when you add a file to a genre and then select it, it selects all of the songs in the genre even though they are not highlighted. There is a pane in the window used to make changes to the genre, artist, etc. that shows all of the files, but I didn't notice it; took me over two hours to fix the 135 tracks.My next Music Match issue was getting it to see the iPod. I found that if I turned the iPod off, connected it the PC (not Mac), launched Music Match, and then turned on the iPod, it found it every time. However, after I downloaded 350 tracks to the iPod, it said "Do not disconnect" for over an hour after it seemed to have finished. I disconnected it, and then I could not turn the iPod off or get out of the "Do not disconnect" screen. I had to plug it in to an outlet and hold the Menu and Play keys for five seconds to reset it. However, on a much happier note, the reset only changed the iPod's clock and a couple of minor settings that I had changed. All the music that I had downloaded was there!!!!I played it at work all day, and it performed flawlessly, and to my non-audiofile ears, sounded wonderful. It totally drowns out all of the cell phone chatters on the bus, which is also wonderful.I've read complaints about the touch-sensitive buttons, but I since I didn't have the original iPod, I have no companison to make. I find them really easy to use and responsive.I would highly recommend this device to anyone who's tired of hauling around with a pile of CDs, or constantly having to reload a tiny capacity MP3 player.... hey, I have one of those; think I'll sell it on eBay.
I've had this thing plugged in pretty much since I bought it. Nice to have this usb power supply in my car when I need it. Good product.
After using the Envision EN-985e for over a year, I've found that the best thing about this monitor is the 3-year warranty. My family decided to purchase this as a replacement for our Compaq 15&quot; monitor included with our computer. At first the huge viewing area was impressive, but it was very difficult to adjust to where it was square in the screen, and completely in focus. But we were willing to live with it. Unfortunately just five days later, the monitor was dead. Figuring it was just a defective one, we returned it. The replacement worked for 3 months before it again failed. After another round of sending it back to the manufacturer and getting it repaired, it worked for 6 months then failed again. More warranty service, worked for another few months, and now it has stopped working once more. Without the warranty this thing would have been a complete waste of money. As it is, it's just a poor excuse for a monitor, and unless you have a backup to use while you're sending it back for warranty service, STAY AWAY.
I got my ink in the mail yesterday. It's very dark, rich & dries quickly. Shipping was also fast, although I had to wait an extra day to get it due to a lazy mail-man. Great ink & great shipping speed, would & will buy from again.
I had been having problems off and on for months with disruptions in my Internet service. I had the cable company techs come out three times to diagnose the problem and they finally decided this was happening due to signal loss through the many splitters that previous techs had installed (instead of wiring the house properly in the first place). So the last tech that was out managed to reconfigure things in such a way that he could eliminate two splitters from the line and the cable began acting fine...for one computer. Apparently the signal was still not strong enough to make it through my router, so I was unable to use my home network until the problem was resolved. Enter the Motorola Signal Booster. I put this baby in the line and voila! no more problems.
Just returned from a trip to Europe, and I have to say this GPS is stellar. I read some of the other comments below and let me offer some advice that clears up some of the problems.The backlight is adjustable, there is Bright, Dim, and Off. You change from one to the other by holding the power key down for a few seconds.There is a work around for the maps. I was able to download all of german, netherlands, italy, most of poland etc. You need an SD card programmer to do it, and either 128 mb or 64 mb cards. I needed 192mb total to store what I wanted. Each &quot;Region&quot; that you want to store has to be under 16mb. You can store up to 4 regions in a &quot;Map&quot;. You can store as many maps as you want to the SD card, but you will need to rename them from &quot;Region00.&quot; to &quot;Region01&quot;, &quot;Region02&quot;, etc. In this way you are able to store multiple 64 mb &quot;Maps&quot;. You can change which map you are using by going to card utilities-&gt;select map. Waypoints and routes are stored in the GPS, so they will be sticky if you switch cards.Using this method you can download all the maps you could possibly need during your trip, and not have to lug a laptop or any software around with you, maybe a couple of postage-stamp sized sd cards. Also note that you'll want to load at least 16mb of the European basemap onto each sd card if you will be using it in europe.Be sure to format your SD cards before using them!I think the unit would work with 512mb sd cards, but I don't have a 512mb card to test with.Another important note is that magellan is releasing Turn-By-Turn software for this GPS this Month! It will retail @ 149.99 and if you do a cost comparison between the magellan and the garmin software, the magellan will now work out cheaper AND provide turn by turn routing with voice prompting (This is just a fantastic software upgrade, I can't believe it can be done without buying a new GPS. I will have to see how well it works when I receive my copy however.).Some items that keep this from getting 5 stars:Non-intuitive user interface for loading multiple maps (workaround described above)Battery life - I went thru about 4 2100 maH AA batteries a day. I had the backlight auto-off set at two minutes, but wanted the gps on all the time to get accurate routing. I remember by GPS V goes for a couple days on one set of batteries, although it uses 4 batteries instead of two.No compass - this makes it kind of tricky to navigate if you're walking. The directional arrow is frequently inaccurate, so you have to cross check the street that you are on. I'd love to see a screw on magnetic compass attachment for this unit. The sport-trak color has the compass, but only allows 10 or so MB of built in maps.No built in auto routing - was kind of dismayed to find it didn't have this originally, but with the promised software upgrade, it should be good. I do feel that this should be built into the unit, as a I think every user out there would want it. $150 is a bit much to pay for software that should really be included with the unit.Annoying alarm when battery reaches critical - There are some times that you don't want to advertise that you are carrying around an expensive device, and having the alarm go off in the middle of a subway or something could be dangerous. Didn't fully investigate if this can be turned off.Difficult to tell which button you're pushing if it's in your pocket - a little bump on the power and enter buttons would help for unseen operation.External connector is slow to connect disconnect - you have to turn a screw to connect the external car power or PC interface cables, which takes 60 seconds or so, maybe 30 when you get good. Very difficult to accomplish while driving.Annoying alarm when external power lost in car - my car connector kept turning off when bumped with the hand, and then this alarm would go off. A single beep would suffice guys!External power should turn off backlight saver automatically e.g. the backlight should stay on. (or better yet, seperate backlight saver mode for battery and external power). Ditto the auto-off functions although I wasn't using those.Display - the display was pretty good, and the color definitely helps to clear up the map. Street names are a bit difficult to read and certain zoom levels, the detail level/zoom level threshoulds might need a bit of adjustment.Antenna - Definitely works better when the gps top is pointed up. This is only my second GPS but it seemed a little less sensitive then my GPS V is.Cursor - cursor didn't track correctly when entering in a street name where the second word of the street name caused it to wrap to the second line; the cursor remained on a blank square - annoying, no big deal.German streets - geez, the first 17 characters are the same, can someone figure out how to do the UI so it is easier to get to the right street? I think using the up/down arrows to scroll thru the possible repeat characters would be much easier then the current methods.
Usually, I am a big proponent of buying the lowest priced product when it comes to commodity networking devices like NICs. However, I cannot recommend this product if you have Windows XP. Not only did the thing not work after I installed the drivers, but the mere installation of the drivers wreaked havoc on my Windows Services, somehow deleting my NetLogon keys. I'll have to rebuild my machine because of this cheap device.It's a shame that the US Robotics brand has gone so far downhill.
I've always liked ergonomic keyboards, and when I first saw the Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 a couple of years ago, I immediately ordered one for myself. I have to date ordered 4 of them. Of the 4 keyboards:* The first one, bought for my home computer, lasted 2 years and 8 months. It didn't show any faults until it suddenly died this last friday.* The second (bought for a family member) one's key markings wore off on approx. half the keys during the first year, making it very difficult to tell which is which.* The third one (bought perhaps 6 months ago for my office) has an entire area of the keyboard (letters y,u,h,j,k,n,m) that is only very faintly responsive, so that you have to bang those keys hard to get the letters to type.* The fourth and assuredly final one, bought as a replacement for the first, had the spacebar key fall off as soon as I took it out of the box. The metallic pin which gives the key its "springiness" was assembled the wrong way. After rectifying this and plugging the keyboard in, I found that both shift keys, the return and enter keys, several of the F keys and the media keys (I stopped testing at this point), did not work at all. I tested the keyboard on several computers and stripped the keys off and replaced them with those of the first keyboard, just in case there was another problem with the keys. There wasn't.My first keyboard of this model served me well, and if you were to get one like it, I would recommend this product. Unfortunately, the product's quality seems to be getting progressively worse with time, and I'm upset enough with the experience that I wrote this review to warn you away from it. I can't describe the feeling of replacing one malfunctioning keyboard with another of the same type, only to discover that the replacement is malfunctioning as well, just out of the box.I used to say that Microsoft's hardware division did much better work than their software division. I take it back.
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 love being able to storea dozen albums on a single cd. The concept is great here. The execution leaves something to be desired.When you get this much music in one place, you need a good UI top be able to pick out what you want to hear. The mojo does a decent good job of this, but I was expecting much better from the reviews. The main display when playing music is rather disappointing -- only giving one line of 4 to show the name of the music playing, and 3 lines for other [stuff]. It lacks some basic play modes like 'play everything shuffled once and then stop.' The battery life was pretty short, and it would generally kill the batteries when I wasn't listening to it b/c it had started playing in my bag -- my bad for forgetting the hold switch but the design doesn't help.It's also quite FRAGILE. I tried taking it with me on bike rides and such for a short while, but it really just couldn't deal. (I'm talking road-bike rides, not off-road. This wasn't even a real torture test.) About 2 months after I got it, it started going down hill -- not playing some cd's. Getting stuck in the middle. Now, at the tender age of 4 months, it's all but worthless. It can't play mp3 cd's for more than about 20 minutes before getting lost, and even audio cd's are starting to fail. It will play for a while and then just grind the laser head back and forth and spin the disk up and down.I know amazoners tend not to consider very highly reviews complaining about broken hardware. But I think if you read, you'll see a trend with this one. I treated it very gently, and it didn't last long at all.
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.
It worked perfect for almost a year. Suddenly it stop working (I suspect the usb port in the computer was working improperly). I contacted Sandisk, and they sent me a new unit.I live in south america, and they didn't charge me a penny for sending me the replacement unit.
It works great simple does what is needed. This not something that folds flat or is easy to carry but if it is to use as a home computer set up works great.
Make sure that you really need this adapter. Amazon shows it as an accessory for GPS units that aren't compatible with it.
I can only imagine how great this Plasma is. I am waiting and waiting and now it will be around the end of February. Over all this would not be a problem because I really want this model. The issue is their IDIOTIC customer service! They have to be in India or somewhere like that and I do not know how long customers will put up with their ignorance and lack of proper response.Amazon needs to reassess their customer service, seriously!Ever time I send a DETAILED email with a simple inquiry about a transaction (not only this order), I receive an idiotic BOILERPLATE response only remotely addressing the question, a simple example: Hello, can you please let me know when the item will ship? Hello, what is your price matching policy at Amazon?The response is: We at Amazon want to thank you for your inquiry; unfortunately, we are not responsible that your left foot is larger then your right foot and sometimes socks are out of stock but we will make sure that you get your "tri-sickle" on time.I know I am exaggerating but in essence that what their dumb reply is, makes me want to spend thousands of dollars with them....NOT!
The novelty of a two-in-one headset is a fun idea. Notice that one of the plugs is smaller than the standard MP3 slot (read the description of the product). However, the worse part of these is that they sound very empty. Quite a disappointment as I have been pleasantly impressed with SkullCandy for their low cost with fair sound from other earbuds that we have purchased. Still, they work, and that counts for one star I suppose. :)
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
Bought this router for my Xbox 360 and so others in my house could get wireless. While their wireless was fine I am having a pain trying to configure it with my xbox. I have contacted customer support only to get a "well thats weird" from them.Don't buy for a 360.
When I plug my iphone charger in, it works fine.. but if I plug in another phone too it says "Charging is not supported with this device" and will charge the other phone... not both.
Other reviews might have experienced the same problem as mine. When 4GB Portable Storage USB 2.0 High Speed Flash Drive began to be available in the market, I spend hundreds of dollars to buy a Brand Name product. However, it was the first time 4 gigabyte of data can be stored in a small device, USB Flash Drive; therefore, technology of most products was still having problem and must be improved.After a period of time, new technology of High Speed Flash Drive is well-developed and 4GB USB 2.0 High Speed Flash Drive becomes available with so many manufacture names such as Lexar, Transcend, Verbatim, etc... 4GB USB 2.0 High Speed Flash Drive is now available with some different technologies and still cost a lot of money.Because of having problem spending too much money for the first 4GB USB Flash Drive, I carefully searched for affordable product and luckily found this Generic 4GB USB 2.0 High Speed Flash Drive in BLUE color, not Black Leather Accents. This product works much better than the first one I got and it is worth my money. Data transfer is very fast with High Speed USB 2.0 port and storage of photos is very reliable. So,I highly recommended my relatives and friends to buy it and I also bought one more.
I wanted to connect an old style Keyboard (PS/2) to my XP laptop. Thelaptop does not have the purple pin connector, only USB ports so Ipurchased this item as an interface between the PS/2 keyboard, andlaptop USB port. Problem is, the laptop never "saw" the keyboardwhen connected.I then purchased the "Y" cable (PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, male USB).With this configuration and when connected, I was able to use my oldstyle keyboard with my laptop. Apparently the "Replacement PS/2 Keyboardto USB Adapter - M/F" is missing and/or lacking some circuitry.Buyer Beware!
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
I needed to determine the surge power draw of some studio photography flashes. The LCD display on this unit does not display the real-time power draw--but rather a snapshot about every second. So, it is impossible to know exactly what the peak draw is when my flashes fire. Moreover, the unit's memory does not store raw statistics (watts, amps, etc.)--only calculated figures like energy cost over time. While it may fit the needs of some consumers, it certainly does not fit my (quite basic) need. The menu system is also fairly cumbersome. For example, reading the memory requires unplugging the unit, plugging it back in, and then accessing the memory quickly before it is automatically overwritten. I find it hard to believe that this thing cannot tell me something as simple as the peak power draw when an appliance kicks-on. These limitations are not clear on the packaging. I will be returning this purchase promptly.
This canon outdoes all. It has a great stabilizer and pics are very clear and easy to use.
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.
This is a VGA (also known as RGB) cable to connect your laptop to another screen or monitor or an HDTV. Works great and 10ft length is perfect. Obviously this will not be HDMI quality, but it is still very, very good.
Metra products do what they're supposed to do. All instructions were clear. Buy Metra for a nice clean installation.These keys make the job a lot easier than attempting to make your own.
The secondary battery pack is really a nice addition to have.Then the topper, you also have a safe and convenient place to store an extra SD card. I have used this battery grip for over a year now and can say that although it adds weight and size to the camera, it is a really nice accessory to have.
Works as adverised. Yes, it is a pain to open up the back everytime to turn the transmitter on/off, BUT the convinience of not having to walk downstairs to check the grill/smoker every 30 minutes is outstanding!!!Smoked some chicken and it turned out PERFECT !!!! I didn't have to cut into the meat to check, since the thermometer said 170deg.
I highly recommend these speakers! Great for traveling or poolside. The remote is the best feature! A must have ipod accessory!
it's a good lens. i took beautiful photos with itThe lens have a fast focus and no noise.I indicate this lens for all.
Todo muy bien. Me gusto... Fue lo que pedi... llego a tiempo... Excelente, recomendando 100%...Saludos desde Valencia - Venezuela...
I purchased this camera for my sister. I considered the A560 as well but for only $22 more, the A570 adds Image Stabilization; the decision was a no-brainer. At $150, you get an excellent camera that produces great colors. Shutter lag is minimal and barely noticeably different than my D40. This camera is targeted to the family user who wants to shoot in green mode most of the time. Those users will also appreciate the video mode that creates video files as large as your memory card will allow. It is not limited to 2 or 3 min. video clips.ISO above 400 starts to produce noticeable noise as most cameras in this class do. I would have appreciated a higher resolution LCD but considering that this is primarily a "green mode" camera, precise adjustments after previewing your shots is an uncommon occurrence.Overall, this is an excellent camera. I've always thought that Canon makes the best compact digital cameras. For $150, you cannot find a better digicam.
This was a filler to exceed the $25 free shipping limit. It works. It seems to be as fast as other SD cards.
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.
I was skeptical to purchase this tripod due to the low price of $200, but I went for it based on the great reviews. I've mounted it on my Canon XL2, and am quite impressed with this. The movement is smooth, and steady. The carrying bag that comes with it is also first class. Great Product!
I have had this printer for a few years now and I wish I had bought something else. As a few other people have mentioned this printer is expensive to maintain. The ink costs a fortune. It printed decent photos for the first few months we had it, but now all the photos we print come out looking horribly. And I have been having the same smearing problem that another reviewer commented on. The pictures are of such bad quality that I don't bother to print photos anymore. I only use this printer to print documents now. I hope to replace it with a much better quality photo printer soon.
Running multi-room speakers with a spitter. No problems, Good sound. Speaker wire connectors could be more secure. Had good results with radio reception also. Unit is a definate keeper.
This case is Just perfect for the digital camera HP 967, is very easy to use and you can store several memory sticks.
I bought this in preparation for a new baby my wife and I were having. The image quality is fantastic! It really does take great videos, not grainy at all. I've read so many bad reviews of other hard drive camcorders I wasn't sure if I wanted to get one or not, but this was a great purchase. Very easy to use, the software isn't as bad as everyone says it is. It's not great, but not bad. Overall a great way to keep memories of our new baby.
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.
This module has been working like a champ for a long time, and will probably outlast the computer.
The Apple Macintosh G3 has revolutionized the way people interact with computers. The design that saved Apple, this machine features so much packed into a tiny microsystem. It is completely plug and play - Any device plugged in will automatically be detected without the use of drivers. Connecting to the internet and to networks is a snap, and professional applications are simulated only on the macintosh. Apple is rock solid UNIX, which delivers a powerful performance for any UNIX guru. Great software is included which is easy to operate. 'The new iLife is like Microsoft Office for the rest of your life'. Whether your just beginning with computers or are a professional, the Macintosh line of products is right for you.
VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT THE PRODUCT. I HATE IT. IT DOESN'T WORK WELL AT ALL. DON'T BUY IT
I received my stereo only 2 days after I purchased it, and it works great. Sound is awsome and the electronic door is amazing. Wont blow you away with the top volume, but it is very clear and no sounds other than the music. absolutly worth the money. Recomend for anyone who wants to put stereo in bedroom or office.
I wrote a 4 star review some time ago, however I'd demote it a couple of stars now. I've actually owned two of these and both broke in a short period of time. The internal wiring is very sensitive, and the case splits open easily. Both units lasted about 6-8 weeks. Walmart now sells a no-name unit for around $10 which is far superior to this.
It looks cool on your desk ... Worked right out of the box. My Visor is synced to Mac OS 8.6 (home - iMac, work - G4), upgraded Palm desktop to V2.6 a graphite cradle at home the Ice at work. HotSync worked at everything I've moved across it so far. Handspring's cradle is a simple molded plastic design, six feet of cable, with four non-skid feet. The method to secure the visor to the cradle isn't great. There is a small square hole just above the battery door on the Visor that catches a peg on the cradle and holds the two together. With Visor attached stability is good and it has a relatively small foot print. What was not as intuitive was the slight downward pressure required to secure and then release the visor from the cradle. While there is plenty of play in the contacts to allow for successfully HotSync without properly securing the Visor to the cradle it is also possible that a simple bump could break the connection. If it is placed on the cradle properly the two units are easy to move and took a few slight bumps without visor fall from the cradle.
Camera was a gift for my wife. She enjoys flower/garden photos and macro photography. So far she is very pleased with it.With flash I noticed that there is a 3-4 second delay between pictures which seems annoying.IF making the decision over, I would still buy this camera.
This product does work well in removing fingerprints and preventing skips but it recommends replacing the cleaning pad after 30 cleanings, or sooner if the pad looks dirty. It also gives intructions on how to replace it. It states that replacement pads and cleaning fluid refills are available from your dealer. This I have found to be untrue since I have not been able to find the pads or fluid anywhere.
WOAAAAHHH!! I knew that people had said it was loud, but so loud that ive never even had it past 50 % , i was suprised!. before these true surround sound speakers, i had 2 d3ll speakers, mabey 15 watts at most. they were pure crap. these are speakers that you can feel are filled with quality, and really good sound!the highs are highthe mids are middleythe bass isDOWN THERE!!!!!!! freaking jumps and shakes windows on the other side of the house.hmmm what elsei am using these on the on board audio of my Abit AT8 32x, they sound good, but man, if i had a dedicated sound card like an X-Fi, the sound would be sooooooo much betterr!!!highly reccomended, the surround sound element is #1. music coming from all sides of the room is beautiful. #1
Hook this up the network and print. Just works. I had to add it to Network Magic since I have that running.
Awful, Awful, Awful - it should be illegal to sell something this cheap. On first use, it lost all the pictures. On second use when I tried to plug it into the PC to download the stupid plug pulled out of the camera and pulled the camera's usb plug with it - so now it's worthless because pictures can't be downloaded. Cheapest thing I've ever seen. DO NOT BUY!!!!! Ruined Christmas present for my daughter - fortunately I had warned her in advance that it likely wouldn't work. Thought it should at least be able to take and download a few fuzzy pictures tho - but we never even got that far! Disney should really be ashamed to have their name on this product.
This thing works really well. The sound quality is great, the features all work nicely, the controls are easy to use and the interface is clear and understandable. I'd like to be able to perform common operations with less effort, but overall this guy gets my recommendation. I use a pair of Sennheiser earbuds instead of the pair that comes with the device.The fact that this sucker runs on an AAA battery is a lot nicer than you might think. While traveling--or heck, if you're me and you're no good at remembering to charge things--you can just pick up some AAA batteries and enjoy another few days of use. No need to remember yet another charger or have to dock the thing to a PC to charge it. And if you want to use rechargeables, go ahead--there are lots of inexpensive AAA rechargeables with rapidly increasing capacities.The one frustration I had with this was that I wanted to listen to podcasts on it, and it wouldn't play any of the podcasts I downloaded--some kind of problem with long/low bit rate files. Everything worked after I downloaded the firmware update from SanDisk's site. (Which was easy as pie, by the way.)
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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.
I've had this 300gb HDD for a few years now (used everyday!), & it's still performing like day 1! :D
Exactly what I was looking for, good price in a real hard to find old storage media. That save my good old camera.
This Player is great, easy to use, easy to upload mp3, create playlists, and you can connect with all computers you want, just install the small driver ones and have access to all your music and for sharing. Battery life is great, upgrade firmware with "play it for sure" work great.The sound Quality is excellent, the bass, the high and low tones also, great.
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.
Though I have a keyboard that should meet the standards for this device, which are that it is designed to work either as PS2 or USB and that it came with an adaptor, this simply did not work.
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.
I just received the SB400 and used it for a family wedding. I discovered the two AA battery power source did not last very long and locked up my D80. I removed the SB400 and the camera work fine. The speedlite was a significant improvement over the on board flash for a large gathering and I was please with the overall performance.
I cannot say enough about this TV. Picture is incredibly bright, crisp, with no noticeable geometry flaws my previous Hitachi 51" CRT had. The set is dead quiet and looks sleek on the Samsung TR-500X3B stand. PS3 Heavenly Sword, Ninja, and Warhawk all look mind-blowing on this unit. HD content via Comcast looks 3-D at times.Plus, at 1899.98 and free shipping this set is a steal!About the shipping... 1 elderly man arrived in a van, used a 2x4 as a ramp to drag the set out. I was cringing so I helped him carry it in. After we dragged the dirty box on my carpet we unboxed it, and dropped it on the stand. I had to convince him to stay while I hooked it up. Not so white glovey, but it was free shipping.The only bad thing is the no-bass tinny speakers so you will have to use your receiver for proper sound. Still, no regrets here. Would buy again.
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.
I bought this to replace my Microsoft Trackball Explorer 1.0. Would have gone with a Trackman Optical to have the center-fingers-oriented ball, but hated the buttons on the one I tried, so went with this.I have long, slender hands and find it to be small to the point that it causes extra fatigue, requiring that I take breaks more often to not screw up my tendons. The buttons have a solid enough click to them, but the scroll wheel has a cheapness to its tactile feedback that is annoying at first. The whole unit is extremely light... Took a couple days to get used to using my thumb, but was less of an adaptation than I thought it would be. I'm still twitchy with it in Photoshop, but get along with it ok while fragging Canadians in Unreal. Sniping isn't as precise as with my old one, but still doable. That said, I still miss my Trackball Explorer as this only performs at about %75 percent of the comfort and ease of use that thing had. I wish Logitech would revise the Trackman Optical with bigger buttons that click like those on the Trackman Wheel.
this product is great! and I received it timely and i would totally recommend it to anyone like me who is map challenged!
I got the product right on time and the product is in perfect shape, if i ever need to buy something else, i will look here first.
Within a year of buying this TV, it started to have problems turning on. I would click for 4 - 6 minutes and then it might turn on with no sound at all or at full volume (which wakes up everyone in the house). Sometimes when turned on all you see is a stripe pattern or a "tye-dyed" effect. Lines of pink squares also appear. The TV has to be turned on and off several times before it corrects itself and is watchable at all. It has been highly annoying.We paid quite a bit for this TV and bought it as an anniversary present to each other when my husband got back from serving in Afghanistan and it has been nothing but a headache. Do yourself a favor and buy a different brand/model.
I bought this at the end of 2007, used it every weekday since, and it finally broke yesterday. I was comfortable wearing it, I got good audio on my end and my callers didn't report any problems on theirs. I'm not even bothering to shop; I'm just going to get another.
I've owned a couple of these panasonic headsets. They are comfortable and work well until they quit working. Unfortunately they only seem to last about 6 months then, without warning, you will be able to hear other people, but they won't be able to hear you.
I have brought 4 of these for different phones. They sell them for 2.5 and 3.5 jacks. I found they fit great and have a nice mic. I like that you can switch between ears easily. I even take it in the car with me since my blue tooth cant match the mic being right up at my mouth. The one thing I was it had on it was a volume control and a mute on it.
The headphones are quite nice...excellent quality. Easy to wear and the adjustable cross piece is very comfortable...sound is VERY good for the pice.
This is the best camera cleaning solutions I have ever had. I don't just use this for lenses anymore. I clear the camera LCD, the mirror and surrounding area as well with the brush. Keeping my lenses clean has never been easier. The compact nature of the product make carrying it among the many accessories in my bag so much more easier.Don't be swayed by the 1-2 star rating you may see for this product, those are unfortunate customers who bought from Amazon Marketplace sellers and received imitations.
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.
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!
The speakers were just as advertised with one exception: The description did not specify that there were 2 speakers per box, and since it is not something I buy on a regular basis, I had some doubts as to whether or not I would receive the two I needed. I am happy to note that I did receive two new speakers. Overall, they posses good clean sound at a very nice price.
This product is heavy duty and does exactly what it is supposed to. also, I love it because it keeps your wires untangled due to this split engineering.
purchased 4 of these for a large back yard. left them in place plenty of time for them to take effect per the directions. 2 of them made no sound at all 2 of them made noise but had no effect whatsoever. They are made cheaply also. When I went to pull them out to return them two of them broke so they can not be returned and I'm out about $100. I read the mixed reviews but thought I'd give it a try anyway. Don't waste your time or money.
My kids received these as a gift and, unfortunately, they are completely unusable. How disappointing that anyone would make such a bad product. I hate to throw them out and fill the landfill but they are of little use. Maybe they can be used at school to take apart and look inside.
This is a card I us in my Monolta 7D, it has huge performance gains as compaired to the Sandisk IIIit keeps up pretty well with action shots to about 10 to 12 shots before lag.
I purchased this LCD from Best Buy in December, and the picture is absolutely wonderful. Extremely sharp, almost 3-D. I have had the whites show no detail only once, and that was on a snow sculpture contest when everything was white. With adjusting, the blacks are pretty good. But it is the colors that are fabulous.As for the folks who had it break, why didn't you take it back to the store if it only occurred within a few days, or have the store pick it up. I bought the extended warranty (cheaper at Best Buy than here) for that peace of mind. I would discount any complaint of a problem within three months, since it would still be the store's responsibility.This TV works great with my Sony DVPNS70H HDMI Single Disc DVD Player, providing a brilliant picture with my DVDs. Even with non-anamorphic DVDs, zooming the DVD to the screen's full size still shows a very sharp picture.
When I first got this Logitech wireless set it worked great. After about 6 months the keyboard started missing typed characters. By 8 months the keyboard no longer worked. The mouse lasted slightly longer. The set didn't get heavy use, maybe an hour a week. I don't recommend this for the price.
Can't understand what all the whining is about. I bought a spindle of Memorex Blanks and have had two bad burns so far and I was barley into the Rack. I use WINAMP PRO to burn in MP3 Format at a Bitrate of 256 kbps. These Sony Blanks have been perfect so far. I set the spindle of Memorex Blanks and the spindle of Sony Blanks next to each other, if you look at the color of the Discs from the side, the Sony Blanks just look like they are of better quality (Deeper Color) I highly recommend these. There are better Blanks out there of course. Let's face it, you get what you pay for. High-end single Blanks can cost you over a dollar each !!!!
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...
I have had a couple of these and they work wonderfully. I have had the service through this for over 8 years now.
I looked at every LCD out there and this set was one of the best. I couldn't tell the difference between this and the XBR so I bought it and I have no regrets. Some people complain about the remote, but I welcome the return to fewer buttons...Great picture for HD content...well worth the price!
Shipping was prompt & item was as advertised.SanDisk 2GB SD Memory Card (SDSDB-2048, Bulk Package)
I've owned Logitech mice and keyboards for years, always liked them. This one is almost unusable, because it keeps losing its Bluetooth connection (Intel iMac, OS 10.4.9) -- at crucial moments, it always seems. It happens about four to twelve times in half an hour (the longest I can stand to try it).Also, the available customization is very limited. OSX allows you to switch primary buttons and program the buttons for various OSX gadgets. But there's no Logitech Control Center (as they offer for other mice) to let you make one of the main buttons a double-click, the scroll-wheel button a control-click, and so on.A software fix *might* help (some software might help!). No word from Logitech.
I use this type of radio when I go for walks. I want dependable sound quality and ease of setting and finding stations. The Panasonic delivers all of these features. I had two versions of a competitor's model and I hated them.For the price the Panasonic is the model to buy if you want radio, and not an MP3 player.
Excellent product for remote shots and automatic shutter releases for nature shots.Easy setup for the D800 but remember to remove battery for best results. Nice....
does not hold the plug tightly, requires a wrap in electrical tape to keep connected
Since I'm always getting my earbuds tangled up, I really wanted a retractable that was compact, fully willing to give up some sound quality for the convenience. Although I think the design is great (and I really don't have a problem with having to retract/open both the plug and earbuds at the same time unlike a previous reviewer) the problem is that they are way too short. Previous reviewers also noted they were short, but given I'm only 5'1" I figured that would actually be perfect for me. Wrong. Even for me, with the cords fully extended, when I put my MP3 in my pants pocket, it kept tugging at the ears until finally I had to take the player out and carry it in my hand. I'll probably still use them for when I'm just sitting and listening but won't use them at all for walking.
This item is sort of like a cd stomper, except you use a small glue to press the labels by hand. It only comes with 2 labels though, which is a big caveat since you then have to buy extra labels. If you have some labels already around and want a good applicator, go for this. If you want a full cd labelling kit, though, you should go for the CD stomper (memorex cd labelmaker deluxe kit), or just plain stick-on labels (fellowes NEATO CD/DVD Labels (40-Labels)). This is very inexpensive, though, which is a BIG plus.
I just bought this lens 2 months ago because I wanted to use it to take pictures of my newborn son and 2 year old daughter. Prior to this, my 28-135 lens lived on my camera and was most often used to take pictures of my daughter in the house. I like to take pictures without the flash when ever possible, so I found that I was most often using it zoomed all of the way and I was always having to take a bunch of pictures just hoping that I could catch 1 or 2 when she was not moving so they would not be blurry. I was initially looking for a faster zoom lens but since I was taking so many pictures zoomed out, I decided to give a fast prime lens a try. So I decided to buy the 35 f1.4 in hopes of getting better pictures of my kids. I have not been disappointed. This 35mm 1.4 lens is so fast that in good light it will completely stop their movement and it will take nice pictures in low light and still autofocus with no problems. I am just an amateur and still have a lot to learn about photograpy but this lens has turned out some outstanding pictures already that I never saw with my mid level lenses that I initially bought with my camera. This lens has made me such a fan of fast prime lenses that I just orderd the 135 f2. Now I wish that I would have just bought this lens from the start instead of the zooms that will probably just sit in my camera bag until I decide to sell them.Due to all of the negative comments on lens packaging from Amazon, I decided to buy it through Adorama. I paid about $20 extra at the time to do this but the lens came packed well.
The description and documentation of this device is inadequate and dangerous. The 1600 watt setting only works with pure resistive devices (and how would you know). When I used it with the Farouk Chi hair iron, the electronics in the handle of the Chi smoked and burned, destroying the iron. There is no guidance or information provided indicating which devices will work with this converter and which will be destroyed.The 50 watt setting worked well with small electronics, but I hate to think what would happen if the switch was left in the 1600 watt position by mistake.My advice is to get a dedicated 50 watt transformer for your small electronics, not this device.I am still searching for a solution for higher wattage devices.
I have the older iPod shown here, I would probably never put one of those new ones in a case, because I think they are beautiful. However, I love the fact that my iPod is now black, this comes with a cover for the screen, that protects it, and if the cover gets lint on it, just simply wipe it off with a damp cloth. I use the iTrip with mine, and after breaking the case in, I have no problem with it coming loose. This is the best investment you can make for the older iPod's.
After reading the reviews posted here I see that Panasonic must have a serious quality control issue with these units. Mine arrived last week and was easy enough to set up. I didn't record anything for a few days. I recorded a show last Sunday night and could not believe my eyes/ears when I played the tape back. There are some serious tracking issues. Snow all over the screen and a flat, hum-laden audio signal were all I could get out of playback. I spent hours testing verious settings, connections, etc. with the same result each time. I'm returning this VCR pronto and looking at reviews more closely next time.
Originally I was discouraged from buying this product based on some of the reviews here, but decided to chance it. The product works very well. I am running at 1280 x 1024 and have no noticable signal degradation. I ran Serious Sam and it looks just as good as ever. To be fair - I do have a very good flat pannel display from IBM - so maybe it's a little less sensitive to signal degradation.The CTRL hot switching is very convenient, but I can see it causing issues if you use that key for rapid fire in games. It looks like the sensitivity is at the 1 second threshhold, so you should be OK for most other tasks.One other feature that I really like about this unit is that it draws its power from the keyboard connector - so it's not neccessary to sacrifice yet another plug on my power strip.
this was my first portable xm radio and it held up for one year. my new pioneer is much better.
remote works well with car stereo, but needs a means to attach to dash so it is more easily accessible
This is the third mp3 player I've owned. This one takes the cake so far--it does all of the most important things well. As with most other players, the headphones won't deliver good quality sound, but the player sure does. It's small, well-constructed, and has good battery life. The only disadvantages are secondary--no FM tuner, no track information displayed. It's plain and simple, but works well. I like the computer interface better than the one that previously came with the Pocket concert, too.
I decided to go wireless in my home, no small feat when you consider I have 1 desktop, 2 laptops, and 2 printers. I initially tried to go with Linksys, but had no joy. To solve my printer problem I needed a printer server with 2 USB connections, as far as I could find out, Linksys doesn't even offer this. I had the one printer server which took me all evening to configure and still needed to be connected to my router, when it took a dump on me. I couldn't reconfigure it to work on and of my comps, so I replaced it with the Belkin with 2 USB connections. It configured right away, with encription. So I replaced all my linksys router, network cards with the Belkin pre N. What a difference, easy to set up, easy to use, and everything works, fast and smooth, with no dropouts. I can even unplug my printer server from my router and everything is still encripted. One tip, make sure you re-boot after running the set-up, the software doesn't always tell you to do it. Apart from that one thing, no problems.
I have had this player for a year and a half and have had an overall good experience (I actually have the older 5 gb model). I use the drag and drop method through the windows and organize it in folders. It has several repeat options including repeat folder, play folder once, repeat track, shuffle folder and shuffle entire player. It is easy to navigate and read.Now to the problems: in the beginning I found the scroll wheel hard to use, now it's alright. I guess I have gotten used to it. The main problem I have is mentioned in one of the other reviews, I have a hard time with the headphone jack. This didn't start til a few months ago (about the time my warranty ran out). I often have to move the headphones around to find just the right spot. If it is in the wrong spot, it will either sound wrong or it will pause the music, which at times gets very annoying.Other than that, no problems. I wish it had a sleep timer on it, but instead I use the function where it plays through a folder until it's done and then after a few minutes it shuts off automatically.
I love this product. Set up wasn't difficult at all. I downloaded the firmware update before I did anything else and then just followed the directions. Intalled first time and works great. I bought two of these and gave one to a friend and he also had no problems with installing and loves they way it works. Streaming music from the computer to a home stereo is what I have been wanting for a long time, but didn't want to pay $300 for some of the other devices. The only problem that I have is that what they are charging here at Amazon is quite high, I got mine for $25, search pricegrabber.com before buying here.
I've owned this for over a year and I don't have very many negative things to say about it. Pretty easy to setup, if you have any technical ability. The sub cranks out some bass. When I want to try and wake the neighbors I turn it up to about 22 which is pretty loud. It goes up to 40 or 50. "Transformers" sounded like something was going to come through the wall when I played it.My only two gripes are the lack of choices for settings. The system offers a few pre set sound options but you can't customize any of them. The next is the HDMI inputs. There is only one so it came down to my cable box or my Xbox. The obvious choice would be the cable box as I watch it more than I play Xbox but I couldn't get it to pick up the signal, so the Xbox won by default. It sounds really good as well.All in all a pretty decent system if you want surround sound right out of the box and don't want to spend an arm and a leg on individual components.
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
I couldn't quite tell from the photos of this bag whether or not it was cheaply made. Daredevil that I am, I went ahead and ordered it. Turns out it is a really high quality bag, very well designed, and an all-around great idea. I've used for both purposes already (laptop carrier &amp; weekend getaway bag) and it performed well each time. I can't recommend this backpack enough. Kudos to the designers!
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!
My brother purchased this camera for my daughter who was only 7 at the time. My husband and I had purchased a Fuji Finepix for around $350 right around the same time. The Fuji is a good camera but this polaroid is also a good camera and for much less money. What I really like about it is that my children could use it, understand it, drop it. It went through a lot of abuse. My brother told me at the time that it was just a cheapy digital camera, I guess he did not want to let me know that he purchased a REAL digital camera for a child. But, I am glad that he did tell me that. I was under the impression this was a $10 - $20 camera and therefore I was not as concerned about the kids using it. The software that is comes with is a blast and also very easy to use. It is a straight forward decent digital cameral without all of the fancy options and buttons that most of them have now. They are too difficult to even understand and come with a 500 page book of directions. I would highly recommend this camera for children, adults, anyone that just wants a very good, dependable digital camera that is very user friendly. The only exception to the rule for this camera would be if you were using it for advertising purposes for your website or business. For that type of imaging you need to have more pixels for clearer pictures. But this camera will do just fine for sending pictures to and from family members, printing them out and making many creative projects. My daughter loves this camera, from what I understand they are no longer in production and I think that is a shame. I would also highly recommend this for an elderly relative. The words are large, the display is clear and easy to understand. Someone that is not as computer literate as others would not get so easily frustrated with this camera. So, thank you Uncle Gary, Beth and I use this camera more than the Fuji, it just collects dust.
I have used this product with adobe premiere, and had luck capturing the analog viedo, but the video is very poor quality, the firewire on the card doesnt work, and when I have another firewire card installed, it conflicts with the pinnacle interface, and I cant capture any video (dv or pinnacle analog). The trouble shooting guide does no good. There are NO issues or problems that I had addressed in the trouble shooting guide. My recomendation is DO NOT BUY!!! This hardware has done NO good for my purposes!!
I got the light to use on a HDR HC9. I use a small hood and sometimes an adpater lens and or IR filter lenses.Most handycams require that you not use adpater lenses when taking pictures and using IR vision because they will block the flash or the IR light. With this accessory light, it sits above the hood and any adpater lens so your hotshoe IR light isnt blocked. You also get a nice additional range of IR visibility. Sure youll use more battery life.For the other aspect, the normal no IR light mode you get a couple of settings, low, high and auto on off.It's a keeper in my gear.
I type extensively. I had pain at the base of both my thumbs. After researching on the web I found that one possible solution was a keyboard that was more suited to the shape and logistics of my hands during typing.The Microsoft Natural Ergo 4000 seem to fit the bill functionally and financially. So far so good. Adapting to the new layout and shape of the keyboard was easy. And so far, no more pain.
I bought the H-D80 for my new Nikon D80 camera. The hinge pins on the side panels snapped right off the very first time I flipped it open, and no wonder -- turns out they are just tiny thin little plastic pins, even though this is an obvious stress point. This thing certainly isn't durable enough for day to day field use. Wasted my money!
While many other reviewers complained about the long plug, I welcomed it. I have many of the charges with the plug built right in...and that is sometimes an issue. With the long, long cord, I have several options now on where to plug it in.
Sound a lot better than my old Jensen headphones. High quality. The volume control has a very smooth action.
After reading most of the reviews on this web site for this MP3/CD player, we bought one for my husband and he loves it. I ended up liking it so much that I just bought one for myself to have in my car. Yes, the display is dark and a little hard to read, but since I know what's on my CDs I really don't need to see a display. As far as sound goes, regular audio cds or audio cds burned to the same audio cd format sounds great. Some MP3s don't sound as good, but I expected that and it's not because of the player (they don't sound any better on anything else either). It rarely skips in the car. In fact, it didn't skip when I would have expected it due to bad roads. It seems to handle folders fine. Sure, you don't get the name of the folder (they're numbered), just be sure to print a list of your folders and songs to keep track. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to have the flexibility to play both MP3s and audio cds.
I bought this because I didn't want my laptop to overheat (I have it on almost all the time). It worked great the first two days, but then stopped working. I got a replacement almost a week ago, and it has been working great so far. (I love Amazon!) It has three cooling fans, is easily portable, and doubles as a laptop stand. I'm about to take it on a flight, so we'll see if it's easy to travel with. Great value!
I can't live without these things, but I've been thru many of them. The cord catches on everything and they don't last. At least they are available here for a decent price. I buy 2 at a time knowing they have a short life. I have medical problems (arms go numb), so they are worth it for me. I'm also a person who can't stay still, so they enable me to move freely.
If you are running windows XP at least. I loaded both forms of software onto my computer. The 'Nike' software crashed my computer everytime I turned it on. Once I managed to figure out how to uninstall that and got the computer running again, I decided to try the other program. Musicmatch. That program worked fine...until...you select the option to load files to portable. After that? You guessed it. Crashed everytime. So now I have a 200 dollar hockey puck.
Ordered this hoping for a little better HD reception than my rabbit ears.... There was NO improvement, and possibly even a little poorer reception on UHF channels.I'm returning it and keeping my rabbit ears. The only other improvement I would try at this point is an antenna on roof.
After owning this printer for 6 months, I am ready to throw it. The software that came in the box never loaded properly after 5 attempts. Trips to the website and calls to HP (very friendly but did not solve anything)were useless. It was agreed that it may be corrupted software. I have downloaded new drivers from the HP website on 2 different pcs. After working fine for a few days, problems arose again. You would think an HP printer would work seamlessly on an HP machine. I am a busy man and have no more time to waste
I was so pleased with this radar detector which I bought earlier this year that this current purchase is for my son. We drive from LA to Mammoth Lakes 7-8 times a year. This unit has saved my bacon and a few tickets on numerous occasions and I hope it will do the same for my son. Great product.
This Bluetooth mouse is comfortable in the hand and works with both Windows (with enhanced functions) and Mac OS X (standard Mac mouse functions only). So, what's not to like?The product is defective and so is the customer service.My mouse suddenly stopped working after 2 days during which it worked perfectly. The batteries were new, so was the computer and operating system being used. This "sudden desk death" syndrome for this mouse has been reported by other users, but I assumed it was an isolated problem when I bought the mouse. My mistake.First, one must call Logitech Customer Service, which is NOT a toll-free number. So, one is on hold for 20 minutes at long-distance rates. Next, the tech support people are trained to refuse customer requests. For example, I was told it was Logitech policy not to replace a mouse unless it failed on two different computer systems. How many users run two different computer systems? As it happened, I was able to get past this obstacle because I use a dual-boot Windows XP/Mac OS X machine. But that did not help me much: a supervisor had to approve sending me a replacement, and the fastest the replacement would be shipped would be 7-10 days.Three weeks (21 days) later, still no replacement. When I called long-distance again, and was again put on hold several times, I was told that the previous tech person had failed to enter enough information to have the replacement sent to me (no attempt to apologize, or compensate me for Logitech's incompetence). Once again, Logitech offered the mythical "7 to 10 day replacement". I refused and demanded overnight. I was told that a supervisor would have to approve this and the fastest Logitech could do would be two business day delivery.Logitech once made products that did not fail, and once had customer support as opposed to consumer deception. You might get lucky and buy a functioning Logitech V270, but you could also end up with Logitech's incompetent customer support.There are at least 25 mouse makers. Save yourself the headache and buy another company's product.
I have bought both corded and cordless versions of Logitech trackballs for many years. They are by far my favorite mouse type input devices.This morning my left button quit and I was in a quandary. Go to the local office stores and pay $40 or so to replace it, or google for price which brought me here. I was ordering a new one when I read the reviews. Thanks to the first reviewer I decided I had nothing to lose by attempting to fix it and I am well qualified to do the soldering required. The only difference is that my Microsoft mouse was totally different internally. However, I disassembled a Dell mouse and found it uses identical parts to this Trackball. Got a good switch from it and am back in business. Thanks for the tip.One thing though. Unless you are good at electronics repair, opt for a new one from Amazon. They have others identical that are as much as $40 or so but this page is by far the best price I have found if you order enough to get free shipping. I buy all my ink cartridges here also at the best price I can find as well as many other items.This mouse? can't be beat at any price and is a great bargain at about $25 here.
I Bought This One Online Kmart.com $[...] Plus $[...] Shipping & Sales Tax..I Could NOT Believe My Eyes When I Took It Out Of The Box!! The QUALITY-CONSTRUCTION-COLOR-Ease Of Use, Its All There! You Will NOT Be Dissapointed With This One! I've Seen Them Online From $39 Up!! By The WayIt Raises To 63 3/4" NOT 65" If This Is A Problem For You!I Install "Cosmic" Ceilings & Walls & My Star Theater Projector Will Fit The Camera "Shoe" By Installing A 8X10 Plexiglass Platform & Some Duct Tape! Gets Me Within 3 Ft Of The Ceiling!
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.
The best thing about the Zen Micro Photo is the ease of use. For many people who are not experienced with computers, this product makes it easy. You install the software and your done. You rip a Cd or add tracks already on your computer and then quickly put them on the micro photo. I had the thing going 15 miniutes after I had it out of the box! The Micro Photo is easy to use, has a removable battery so you can just buy a new one, without having to send the entire product back to the manafactuer " COUGH COUGH APPLE" Plus has and * Gigabyte hard drive so there is plenty of space. Not to mention it's loaded with features, such as a FM Tuner, Microphone, and the ability to show photos. Creative makes a superior product and I recommend this to any one who wants more bang for their buck!
This case is well made. The magnetic latch stays in place when intended, but is easy to open when retrieving the camera with one hand. Similarly, the clip easily attaches to the belt and can be removed without a struggle. The clip is not prone to sliding around on the belt or coming off the belt accidentally.It is a perfect fit for the Pentax T10.
I've learned you get what you pay for. For the price, I suppose you're getting a decent system.The bass in this system is pretty much non-existent weather listening to the radio, watching tv or a dvd.The customer service leaves some things to be desired like a solution to problems. I called three times for the same problem. I got three different solutions non of which worked. Their common response is to reboot the system and leave it unplugged for at least 5 minutes. If you ask any detailed questions they do not have an (educated) answer.I returned this system and replaced it with a little higher end model. I'm much more happy with the new one.
This is my first blu ray purchase. It works wonderful to me. I only use it to watch movies since i live in the country and dont have dsl. The only thing is it took a tad bit longer to load then regular dvd players but i dont mind im patient. maybe cause its blu ray? not sure. But its perfect
Well as many can probably ask what can anyone say about a CMOS battery? LOL It works and it was great. but that isnt the real story you see I had been in the computer business now for over 20 years and this battery was for a system I prepared a Dr to do his billing with a program that was made by a programer friend and myself with lots of difficulty since it had to meet so many demands for the federal govermant and other insurance comanies. To make a long story short back when we made the program and installed the system around 1995 this computer was top of the line but now a days is opsolite but not to this Dr since the program with very few modification has still been serving his purpose. Well the problem was that if we decided to moved the program to a newver version of windows it would not work properly since the program was made to work in win 95. So we had to find a battery that would replace the one in this old computer and we could not find any place other than here. I am so glad that we were able to do so. The Dr is happy as he can be I have now been retired for like 10 years but he stills calls apon me to get those problems fix. I looked everywehere for the battery but this was the oly place I could find. I must say I was happy that there was a place that still carried them. And it most defenely works as it should. PROPLEM SOLVED :-)
We only needed it for one, one time down load for our new Garmin GPS. The price was right and we were happy with the product.
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.
I have been using two of these cables for a month and have had no problems. They are sturdy and well built.
Very well built stand, same material as my MacBook Pro (late 2009 unibody). The foot is thin enough and raises the laptop up high enough that I can slide my keyboard (a full sized keyboard, not an apple one) up under the stand. Keeps my laptop at a great height, no issues with screen tilt. All in all an excellent purchase.
I love recommending quality products. This one is simple and elegant, with everything you need in a notebook stand. It is a great addition to an ergonomic environment, which is why I bought two.
This radar dectector stopped working right after 2 weeks of use. The K & KA bands would go off non-stop, back and forth between half and full bars as soon as I powered the thing on. I'd unplug & plug back in the detector, shut it down for a while, turned off settings, but nothing seemed to work. I called Beltronics and they asked me where I bought it from. As soon as I said Amazon, the guy on the phone got rude, said Amazon was not a authorized seller, the problem sounded like a faulty antennea, and they wouldn't honor the warranty. If I wanted it fixed it would cost me a minimum of $65.00 plus shipping. He said that for all he knows, the detector could be stolen and repackaged. Amazon, Ebay, etc. are not authorized sellers of their products. Also, trying to get ahold of the seller isn't that easy either. (I won't name the seller unless I get taken for a ride.)Beltronics Vector 995 Radar and Laser Detector
I do fine art landscape photography having sold over 1500 framed pictures.Many many years ago I had a point and shoot with the guide lines on the view finder and saw the value of having them. When I got my first DSLR I missed having them. When I got my Canon 5D and saw this screen was available I immediately got it and wish it was included with all cameras from the factory. I would change the focusing screen on any camera I ever purchase if they don't include a screen with the guide lines. The guide lines are not so large and obtrusive to be a bother, but are there to aid in keeping my camera level. By one of these and after using it for a time I am sure you will see the value.
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.
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.
Well I am not happy I ordered this item paid more for shipping then the item and when I hooked it up it doesn't work.I can see the light come on on the keyboard but it goes out right away. So the connection is bad so it doesn't work.But to return it would be a waste of time and money cause its just not worth it.
I have owned this camera for several years now and love it. I would suggest to anyone who has battery life issues to get the AA Lithium batteries. They last a really long time. This camera takes the picture when you push the button - no lag time - no closed eyes or blur from people moving. The picture quality is great also. I've taken photos of hummingbirds, screech owls and dragonflies that turned out great. The only problem with this camera is the same with all cameras with an lcd screen - can't see anything when you are out in the sun. But this camera has a viewfinder unlike a lot of the P&S cameras on the market.
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!
great to use for a quick fix up! i use it all the time! i love it! I use it for flips and waves and other different hair styles.
I am a big radio user/abuser, and this is one of the smallest full-featured AM/FMs I have owned. Easy to use, easy to love. Great sound from the ever-so-slightly dopey headphones (I have other 'phones I usually use with it anyway). Lots of presets, a well-placed lock... lots to love in a little package. Very intuitive and handy.
I recently tried this zoom at a camera store. It's distance is amazing, though it is also very cheap so it delivers an amatuer interface. The lens makes pictures much, darker ruining some of your shots that you take inside, but other than that its a great lens. I an no pro but if you have the extra cash go for a better Tamron 75-300 or a 28-200 Sigma.I highly recommend this lens for amateurs like me, but if your a pro then forget about it!
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?
Before buying this product I was worried about the GPS functionality. Apparently they had some problems with it, but with the new Firmware you can download from HP website, the GPS connects really quick and signal strenght is very good (provided you are not inside your room).The second amazing thing is the wireless, very easy to use and has a good range. The product comes with Hotmail for pocket pc, so you can download your messages from the web and sync with your pocket pc (without any extra cost). I could install skype on it an then make calls using the HP RX6915. But be aware that just one old version of Skype works on the HP. You can download it from HP Pocket pc forum.You couldn't get a better product, go for it.
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.
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.
Great Camera to use straight out of the box. This is my third digital camera and this one has all the bells and whistles a point and shoot camera needs.
needed this along time ago.. It is very easy to use and inexpensive.. I like it a lot and will most likely purchase the set soon very much worth the money..
I've owned HP printers for 15 years and this will probably be the last HP printer that I buy. The printer is slow, in fact it's slower than my old HP 5M. I only seem to get about 3 PPM on some jobs I frequently send to it (printing image based PDFs). Only in special cases will it approach the suggested speed of 20 ppm. Also, the software needed on the PC to configure and support the scan functionality is clunky and unreliable. Further, I bought it believing that it had scan to email functionality, as suggested by the literature. In fact it only has scan to PC which can imitate scan to email only with HP software plus an email client (e.g. Outlook) running on the PC. Fine if you want to dedicate a PC as a print server.
This product was sent just as advertised and in perfect condition! The seller did a wonderful job
Came in the mail fast and does what a VGA cable should do.Picture is sharp, even with the length of the cable.
I gave my nephew a digital camera and it needed a 2nd battery (back up) and a charger. I hope that he is using the camera as much as I did when I bought my first digital,
The cases themselves are very good, but hard to get on, and the screen protector isn't very usefull. I don't even use it anymore, i just take it out.
Never received player.After numerous tries to contact the company. Nothing from them!!!!!
I love the size of this player and it's easy to use features. However, the main problem I encountered was downloading purchased songs to it. It kept freezing up and scanning through all the songs without playing them. I bought several songs from Rhapsody that I wanted to put on my mp3. Even though Rhapsody songs are listed as being compatible with this device,...no such luck. My husband had to convert all my Rhapsody songs (which was a huge pain in the butt), burn them to a cd, and then move them to my mp3 player. Since then, it's only frozen once and we had to delete everything off and start again to fix it. :-/
Works nicely now. Took a little while to lock onto a satellite... I think I really just had to charge it first, though. Once it was charged, it worked fine, and still works. Nice addition to my gtablet (which, by the way, in case anyone is wondering: the Viewsonic G-Tablet, along with BlueGPS, works fine with this!)
Installed in 10 minutes, works just fine. I was able to transfer my video and compress it into DivX format, burn on CD and play on home DVD player (very simple program)
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.
I spent three months researching this tv before I finally purchased. All that looking and I was still blown away by the picture when I got it. There is no better tv for the money, I assure you. I took the free shipping and it only took 3 business days to get here (I'm really glad I didn't pay extra for "standard" shipping, which would've taken that long anyway).
Perfect for body and 1 lens plus some other small equipment. Nice bag overall. I highly recommend it. . .
I replaced my Linksys (turns out unnecessarily) with the d-link. Both were working OK as wireless routers. Linksys was easier to set up with their web-based configuration service. d-link slipped Network Magic into their"installation procedure". While I really like Network Magic, now that I'm using it, I felt that d-link "conned me" into spending the extra money for Network Magic.The d-Link web-based configuration is not for the inexperienced (unless you just use all defaults). On the other hand, it is so extensive that an expert tecchie could have lots of fun tweaking the d-link config to precisely what they want. I believe d-link has a more sophisticated set of configuration parameters. Good for experts, bad for novices, and *very bad* for expert wannabees.
I have had this device for 1 year now and I love it. I use it primarily for listening to mp3 recordings of Howard Stern and Al Franken while at work.The features are extensive and I have purchased the digital camera expansion as well as the radio adapter expansion. The latter is really only useful if you dont want to lug around another radio. The former does not give you great pictures, but it is wonderful for taking impromptu videos and snapshots if you dont have a digital camera. Its quite convenient to put all the attachments in a camera case and take everything you need with you!I disagree with the reviews that are critical of the sound quality. The sound reproduction is excellent (better than the ipod imho) through both the headphone jack and through the RCA outputs.Carrying this thing with a few of the optional attachments gives you:1) Access to your music collection anywhere2) The ability to watch/listen to pre-recorded radio and television shows3) Low Quality (1MP) digital photos for impromptu snapshots (I have used the shots to make a webpage, document damage to my car and apartment when a camera wasnt handy, etc)4) Portable radio5) Portable Voice Recorder for meetings, lectures, etc (Records directly to mp3 and the quality is high if you set it up properly)6) Portable Hard Drive: Works with windows XP without the need of drivers, etc (native XP support) giving you access to your files on the fly7) Ability to output your music/video/digital pictures to any video/audio source with RCA jacksThe Archos was undoubtedly ambitious. Not all of the features are perfectly implemented, but for 299.99 you arent going to find a device that does all of these things. This is without a doubt a "nerd's" toy - you need to know what you are doing and be comforable with computers (and to an extent video compression) to enjoy this thing to the fullest. In the year that I have had this device I have found a use for it EVERY day. At work I listen to the radio or my music. I store data and presentations on it and use it to record meetings. I have shared home movies and pictures to friends with it numerous times. Ive even used it to DJ a party right from my mp3 collection.
I got the Lowepro Stealth Reporter 200 AW for a birthday present to replace my Lowepro Off-Trail I waistbag. I was and am very satisfied with this bag and its features.This bag has enough space to hold my typical kit when I travel:1 Canon DSLR (was Digital Rebel, soon to be 40D, used bag with 30D) with EF 28-135 IS USM lens attached with hood on lens backwards1 Canon EF 70-300 IS USM and hood on backwards1 Canon EF 50 prime with hood1 Canon EF-S 10-22 lens with hood1 Canon 430 EX flash1 Wolverine Six-pac portable hard drive with built-in card reader and USB cable.Polarizers, filters, etc for the lenses.Note padPensLens care equipmentHand-held digital voice recorderAll of that fits in the very compact should bag. I am also ordering a side pouch (for snacks and other stuff) to add on one side using the Slip-Loc slots and a water bottle pouch for the other side.When I was a newspaper reporter, I used this bag religiously to carry my camera and gear and I loved it. It is not too big, not too small. It fits a well-balanced kit perfectly and is pretty comfortable to boot.
I ordered this thinking it was a ten pack (as the title says) but it was only a single DVD+R. What a deal, since after shipping I paid almost seven dollars for this one disc. Dispute still pending.Update- Cyberguys! quickly and cheerfully refunded my shipping charges at my request leaving my total cost at only 99 cents for the DVD+R.
This case is a high quality and a must if you have alot of CDs. There are 3 seperate binders inside that give you maximum capacity. It also includes a side pocket if you want to store other things inside the binder. If the binder gets to heavy to carry it also comes with a handy carrying strap.$25 for a 520 CD case is a steal and a must buy.
The best feature of the Samsung LNs2652 is it's sleek design and attractive encasing. We have connected the tv directly into the cable outlet without running it the hdtv cable box. While the picture is acceptable, performance may be enhanced with a hdtv hook up.
Purchase the HP Ipaq 2700 for $249 about a month ago. I was going to upgrade my phone but my renewal date was a year away and a comparable phone was going to cost me in excess of $500. I have no complaints with the hardware. The Windows 5 mobile software could be better (i.e., better internet, better games, etc.) but is quite adequate for my needs. I make extensive use of MS Outlook, especially the calendar.Is this an alternative to the iphone? Of course not, it's an older technology. It's a PDA and a very good.
Bought this hoping the connections and adaptors would work with an Onkyo receiver's FM antenna connection, which is the same threaded co-axial configuration as your cable TV. This unit came with an adaptor, but its designed to push into the regular push-fit FM coaxial antenna and provide two wires coming out the back. QED it won't work with the Onkyo receivers.
I've been using this little adapter for almost 2 years. Plugged it in my Mac G5 tower, and was up & running in as much time as it took to turn on the Mac. Didn't install any drivers 9used Mac native drivers), and even managed to hook up the Mac bluetooth keyboard & mouse in no time. Sync time & transfers to my phone & iPod are excellent. In 2 years, this adapter hasn't once dropped connection or malfunctioned. Am I missing something or just lucky?
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.
DON'T BUY IT! I bought a KOSS DVD player and it broke in 6 months. I was told I was out of luck because the warranty is only 90 days. They do not do repairs. My only option is to buy a new one and wasn't even offered a discounted price for it. I have seen several complaints like mine about KOSS on the web. They make JUNK and they make it to last just to get past the warranty period and then it breaks. Oh, by the way I loved it until it broke.
This head does not fit on the Bogen - 4 Section Light-Weight Monopod. Even though it is listed under the Accessories. I am incredibly dissapointed. I ordered both while at college, had them shipped to my house with express shipping so shipping cost twice as much, I get here and they don't fit. I ordered them for the trip I'm going to tomorrow to England. Looks like I can only use the monopod. Do not buy this if you are planning on using it with the Bogen - 4 Section Light-Weight Monopod. It seems sturdy and is smooth so I assume it is a decent product, but I just dont know what else to say other than I want my money back.
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.
Very good, works very well for such a cheap and small card.Note: It was a pain to get it to work on windows vista 64-bit. To get it to work you need to install the drivers on the cd or on the azurewave website(model AW-870) then you must go to your device manager find the device that's having trouble, select it and under the options for the driver click "Update Driver" choose to "Browse Computer" and then pick the windows system32 folder and your done!
It has limited functions to manage musicIt has deleted all my music twice, and there is no undelete function, if you go to apple web site they will say that just reload the music.For me it supposed to be like an external hard disk, but I don't see the point of having all my music loaded in my pc if I could have it on the ipod, but has a poor reliability.Frequently it get shock and don't respond to any button.
I needed an extension cord with 3 prongs for my tv, as it sits high on a shelf, so I could plug it into the electric surge protector strip and this one fit the bill!! It works just fine, so I have no negatives to say about it. It also arrived quickly!
This card works great for my older digital camera, which can't take the newer cards. I had a lot of trouble finding one that would work, but didn't want to trade up for a newer camera since I really like the one I have. So glad I found these cards!
There were three problems with this item:1) It rattled. I'm no optics engineer, but I'm fairly certain optics are not suppose to rattle.2) It doesn't work -- everything is blurry and smeared.3) There are no instructions or even a description of what it should or shouldn't do, such as rattle.Other than that it's a lovely black tube. Very black and tuby.Having read a helpful review here that contains the instructions this item should have come with I will give it another shot. So far it's useless and worthless.
I love my Klipsch iGroove iPod shelf system. The sound is fantastic for such a small thing and it is so easy to use. The remote is useless as far as I'm concerned so I don't use it -- many other reviewers have said the same.I listen to teaching sessions on the telephone so I made an adapter that fits into the iGroove so I can sit back, relax and listen to the session and it's as though the person is in the room talking to me!!I highly recommend the iGroove above the Bose -- the cost is less and the sound is of better quality. I'm happy.
Based on the very good performance of my old Zen Micro 6Gb (still fully functional) I purchased a Zen Microphoto for my daughter. It just died after about 6 weeks. I got it replaced. New one, same story. Did not want to have it replaced. Not worth it.
Price is good. On the old version of the extended service plan you have to have proof of purchase to register. So print your confirmation of purchase from Amazon, then scan it and when Apple sites request for proof you can send it.. Takes about 2 days to ge tit verified.But price is good, delivery is good.. As promised
I bought this camera for my little sister as a graduation gift. For her needs it's a great camera, small quick start-up and user friendly. Nice big screen on the back is great for anyone. She loves it!
This is the best hand-held GPS. It is upgradable with new maps which you won't find on some others. The color screen is easy to read, bright and dims easily to save power. All in all, it fits the bill for the serious traveler. This powerful tool actually asists you in navigating your own route, far prefereable for my liking than others which tell you which way to go. I like to make choices, and I have experienced more direct routes and discovered many roads and foot routes less traveled all over the US and Europe with the assistance of this wonderful device. I have discovered marvelous places with my Magellan -- places only the locals know. I have used my Magellan Meridian Color GPS for three years, and I can't imagine how it can be improved upon. I consider it indespensible for traveling. Works great in the car, and then you can take it with you on foot, train or bus. If you apply yourself to learning how to use this device it will increase your satisfaction in traveling and knowledge of your surroundings.
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!
I bought my LS50 a few months ago and all the reviews I read were excellent. Then all these horror stories about the dreaded HO3 code coming up making the player inoperable surfaced in the reviews. If I had waited until now to purchase this unit I wouldnt have based on the number of these recent reviews.I purchased my unit in March. I can only hope the manufacturer has cleared up the problems that others were having, but I m not holding my breath. I love the LS50..its just the right size, it sounds great and I take it everywhere...BUT..everytime I play it I wonder if I will be hit with the dreaded HO3. I did take out the two year warranty plan when I purchased it, so I assume Panasonic will replace it if this happens.Panasonic is such a well known quality name. Why does that HO3 come up and for no apparent reason? This would have been a five star review, but I shouldn t have to worry about the player ceasing to operate everytime I use it. Wonder If I was better off going with Initial or Toshiba,etc? I figure I'd pay a little more for the Panaonic name, but why is this HO3 thing happening to so many people?
I purchased this product as a low-cost stocking stuffer for my wife. After reading two professional reviews on the product from other sites, I decided to give it a shot. Initial advertises this product as both a portable and a stand-alone unit. My thought was to use it as both. Midway through watching my second disk in stand-alone mode, the unit started vibrating loudly, the picture froze, and then stopped playing altogether. Thinking it might be a bad unit, I returned the product and took home a replacement. Well, this time, I was about 1 hour into my first movie when the unit again began vibrating, freezing up, etc. In portable mode, the unit played OK. The picture was not that sharp, but sound was fine. The unit did however get very hot after only a short period of operation. Please stay away from this product. I have since taken it back and will stick to quality products; i.e Panasonic.
Easy to install, produces very good copies, allows toner saver setting and prints rapidly. I could not be more pleased especially after having major software problems with my HP Laserjet all-in-one.
This was my first digital camera. I liked everything about it except the fact that it had no optical zoom, only used 2 AA batteries, and had a small screen. You could barely see the pictures. Sometimes the screen would slid open and my camera would be on for a while, but I liked that it was "one hand operation." It's a good starter camera. 5 megapixels is good, but if you zoom, the MPs go down, and pics can get blurry. It was really easy to operate though.
I'm not sure if I just got a bad unit or what, but I could not recommend this amp for any critical listener. I originally ordered it to power the center channel in my home theater (meaning I was going to run it bridged mono) but upon hooking it up I realized there was entirely too much noise (similar to ground loop hum). Thinking it was a ground loop issue I tried using a cheater plug along with plugging it into my Furman PL-8C power conditioner (which seems to destroy any noise from other components) but had no success. I decided I would try and live with it and went to play a movie. 10 minutes into it I noticed the highs were just extremely harsh and distorted. The noise I maybe could have lived with, but the distortion drew the line for me. At this point I thought maybe re-purposing it to power my rear surrounds in stereo mode instead of bridged mono would solve the issue (since I know running bridged mono tends to increase THD), but again I was disappointed when I was met with the same results.I ended up replacing it with a Dayton Audio APA150 and absolutely love it. Noise is almost decreased to the level of my Crown XLS1500 (I.E. almost non existent) and the full frequency range is reproduced faithfully. I was really rooting for this little thing since the price was GREAT for the power output, but as they say, if it looks too good to be true... If you're getting this for casual use like ambient music or outdoor party use, by all means go for it, but for a dedicated home theater/music setup, I would avoid at all costs. Just my $.02.
This is an inexpensive way to protect and personalize your investment. Very stylish and improves look of Garmin GPS. I love it!
If you are reading this then you obviously were open-minded enough not to just think Ipod. Congrats. Now I'll tell you why this would be a better choice. I won't try to compete with that very accurate and thorough review that's already here, but I have to at least add another 5-star rating for this device.SOUND. Though I have done a few audio recordings with my RH10, I use this primarily as a portable PLAYER. I've heard an IPod before, and I thought they sound terrible (as mp3s usually do anyway). Even though ATRAC is not a popular, universal format it is superior to mp3. I won't get into details about compression algorithms but just for an example even ATRAC at 132kbps sounds close to CD quality! This unit comes with a 5-band CUSTOMIZABLE EQ (Ipod only has presets). The battery option was already discussed... I enjoy having extra charged batteries ready to pop in when needed. I'll admit Ipod has the most intuitive and appealing display, but this OLED technology finally put minidisc on a higher level than minidisc used to be in terms of display. The display truly is better than photos show!CAPACITY. Do I need 40gigs of music wherever I go? Even if I only had ONE HiMD disc with me, that's about 13 CDs (at the 132kbps quality). So imagine if you were going on a road trip and just grabbed five minidiscs (they're small, if you haven't held one). That's 5 gigs, 65 albums... would you even get past maybe 10 of them anyway? By the way, there is no threshold... you can always buy more discs (I usually get all mine on line).DURABILITY. Yes, I've dropped mine too... several times. Minidisc players (I own a few) are TANKS. I knew someone who had a concern about OPENING a device and the mechanical parts involved etc. I tell you I've had more problems with HARD DRIVES than I have with minidiscs. Minidisc is like the Betamax was to VHS (superior quality, but just not popular due to Sony's poor marketing choices). Here's another important issue: THEY DON'T SKIP!! Minidiscs are beyond 'shock-protection'... truly they never skip. I've heard stories where some HD players actually have.COOLNESS FACTOR. Let's face it.. everyone and their grandmother 'shuffle' around in the white earbuds. People see the minidisc and don't know what to think. GOOD. Be different!
I have used that filter for years, unfortunately I had to replace it due to a misplacement or loss. Is the best filter for the application
This unit is absolutely great!!!! I have had several Garman GPS systems for car and boat over the years but I bought this one for my son's birthday since he is new to driving. I really like the GPS/mapping performance and would have paid this price easily for just that functionality. The best part is this unit is a great pocket PC with much more endless capability. I am the typical electrical engineer which means I like electronic gadgets and toys. My 50th birthday is coming up soon so you know what I'm expecting ...
I think my problem was I thought the disc would work on my DVD/CD RW Combo drive. Man I regret not reading the comments before I purchased this turkey. My mistake I guess. My main purpose was to burn data on the disc so I can have a backup copy of what I wanted to save. So to top this embarrasing screw up, I'm just gonna get a -->usb memory stick/flash memory stick&lt;--:D "problem solved".~GY~
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.
What can I say, the USB was invented for plug n play and for a universal connector. This does what it was meant to do.Excellent.
OMG- I swear I cried after listening to the hardest pumping stuff I could throw at this setup. BEST $200+ I HAVE EVER SPENT. This is how music in a small personal space should sound- it will FILL your computer room with AWESOME sound and drive your neighbors nutts. No need for a receiver, built in surround sound hardware, 500+ watts, LOTS of connections- you can't go wrong. BEST thing about this speaker system is that YOU CANNOT destroy it by turning it up too loud- they knew the limits of the speakers and have the max RIGHT at the perfect spot.
Not much to say. They're cheap and fast.Running a 25-30Mb/sec connection flawlessly on a home network...full speed ahead!Worth every penny.
I have been in the market for a new photo printer for about a month now. After reading reviews and magazine articles I've decided to go with an Epson even though I usually buy HP's. What is really exciting me is the archival quality inks that this printer uses, and the photo quality that other Epson's exhibit. (I'm sure this will continue the high standard of excellence.) There is only one thing that is holding me back a bit. A similar Epson printer (the 1280) is a real ink hog. Obviously, this can add up fast when printing photos that require a full page of ink, but I am willing to accept this for a great printer.Hope this helps!
What a great little product: exactly what it claims to be, precisely what you need it to be, no more, no less. And it's well made and fairly priced, to boot.
I bought this product in black for my son's 2nd generation ipod nano. We plugged it in using the apprpriate bracket and then the ipod screen turned dark and will no longer respond at all. A $30 product ruined a $150 product. great
don't listen to what people are saying about the background noise... i've tried it on 4 different sources and none of them have had a problem! it must be a outdated sound card or somethin. aside from the slightly involved 1st time setup (after the first time it gets easy to set um up), these speakers have no problems!! if you want some kick booty speakers, your hunt is over.
I bought these because they were WAY cheaper than the Apple version and looked almost identical. I put my Ipod Nano in one with the Nike+ attachment and headphones wrapped around and it fit great all together. I can now keep it in my purse or car without fear of it getting messed up. And, it's always there ready for my runs.I bought these mostly to protect my new Iphone 4 until more cover options are available. I don't have the phone quite yet, so I can't comment on how well it fits in. I'll amend my review once receive my phone. But, even if it sticks out a little bit, the majority of it will be protected when in my purse and I will eventually get screen protectors and cover for it later. They are a perfect fit for my current phone, the Samsung Rant.I think these are a great buy for the price.My daughter stole one for her Ipod Shuffle, she has the older square version and it holds in there nicely with it's earbuds. I think if you have the newer Shuffle, it would be pretty simple to attach little velcro tabs inside the socks to prevent the ipod from falling out.These are adorable little socks and they work for so many different items!!! You really can't go wrong for this price! Super fast shipping too! I highly recommend these!
Really do love the upconversion. The picture quality is second to none. I have a blue ray player and i find little difference in the 2 pictures. The unit is very sturdy and great looking. The disk tray is flimsy though and you have to be careful. All in all, a fantastic buy for the cost.
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!!!
These TDK CD-RW's work fine in my stand alone CD burner. I've used the TDK brand for years and,in my opinion, they are the best. Just make sure it says "music" on the outside of the package if you are going to use them in a stand alone, home CD recorder.
I got a pair of these Sony 12's at a local store in December and was blown away by how much they pounded my bones! I wasn't even bridging them into mono, I had them in stereo in a sealed box, hooked to my Rockford Fosgate Punch 400S and they hit so hard I had to turn my gain way down so my mirrors would stop moving out of adjustment. An awesome subwoofer for sure! I hated to part with mine recently but I finally found the Kenwood 12's I was looking for and since my entire system is now all Kendwood I felt like a traitor not using Kenwood subs. But I highly recommend these Sony's to anyone! That 1300 watt rating is not a joke or exaggeration. The best sub you will find for the price, for sure!
Amazon advertised this item as an accessory for the Magellan Exporist 210 Handheld GPS. IT IS NOT. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM for Magellan Exporist 210 Handheld GPS.
Best thing I can say about this cable is the packaging makes it easy to run this cable in uncomfortable places. Very easy to work with and to set up.
I own a Kodak PPM200 which I use to get 4X6 prints and the quality of the prints is OK. The quality of this printer is excellent and no one can tell this is an output of a home printer,though I have to admit for best quality prints you need to use the bit expensive Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper but I have no problem in this as amazon offers the 50 pack ... for the qality you get you'll never regret it. One last think I have to say that I'm getting all of this with my 2.0 Mega S200 Canon camera. Imagine where I'll be with an EOS 10D or a Nikon D100. Just Imagine. Thank you Epson for this wonderful product.
It works, and works well. Regardless of the media I throw at it, it just churns out perfect copy after perfect copy. Buy one of these drives, and you'll be happy too.
Sony super-quick battery charger keeps my batteries charged for my tape player so I can lisen to talking books. You see I am blind and use a lot of batteries in my player.
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 think given how reasonable the retail price itself is for this detector, it's a great working gadget. My suggestion to those who may have had little malfunctions -- don't keep the detector on your dash when you're not in your car. I did it for safety reasons of the neighborhood I was living in, but I saw it also helped in keeping the item from overheating when sitting in the sun for hours. And whether you use the sticky pads for the dash or suction for the window, it's easy to remove and replace again. As far as how much it worked ... well, I never once got a ticket.
When I searched for a new color printer for home, I read reviews on CNET and found this Canon Pixma MP600. The reviewer said it was the best bargain for an all-in-one (printer, scanner, copier) for the price (less than $200!). I bought this four months ago and the quality of the prints still impresses me. I bought the Canon glossy photo paper and the prints looked just as good as what I get from Shutterfly. We even blew up a picture and inserted it into a picture frame for a gift. I also love how the cartridges can be changed individually (there are two black cartridges, one for photos and the other for everything else). The printer is more than functional. The print quality is excellent, especially for an ink jet printer. A bargain!
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!
I think the keys are louder and "stickier" than I'd like them to be. Other than that, the multimedia keys work well with my Mac (Leopard) and I like the integrated wrist pad. Because I replaced the standard Mac keyboard with this one, I had to buy a USB hub to get back the USB ports I lost.
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 use this camera for Flyfishing, I have no problem with its outdoor capabilities, great color and dynamic range, bought it used a few months ago for a song. I would buy another one if available, plenty of megapixels for its intended use. I own many cameras, 3 dslrs, 4 advanced p/s and this little fella, the construction of this camera is very solid, considering its age and pricepoint.
I own a Nikon D50 and this is the perfect flash for me. I was looking for a simple, compact flash unit that would integrate with the Nikon TTL system, and this is it. The bounce flash feature is great...it allows for beautiful, softly-lit indoor photos/portraits, etc. This flash could not be easier to use. Just turn it on and shoot. If you forget to turn it off, that's ok...it'll turn itself off for you. The unit's small size allows me to just leave the flash mounted on my camera 90% of the time while the camera is stored in its gear bag. Also, I checked pricing before purchasing and Amazon offered the best, lowest price...even cheaper than the local warehouse club store's website, which usually is pretty good. Overall, this is an excellent flash for the average-to-avid hobbiest photographer who does not need the extra features, size and price of a more expensive, professional flash unit.
This is the best charger, it charges very quickly. I was so impressed that I ended up buying 2 more to gift my sisters. It charges very quickly and is dual-voltage, so you can carry and use it anywhere without any problem. I have this charger for past 2-3 years and I have not had any problem.
Went on a boat dive with this box. Fits my IPhone 5, my wallet, and my keys perfectly!I understand what other reviewers mean about the latch, but so far works great!
Pros:Elegant design, (simply, not too flashy)Double din integrates well with factory lookWMA/MP3 SupportAmazing sound from integrated amp (I always run a 4-channel MTX or JL amp, but the integrated one here sounds great)AUX in (I use my droid/iphone often to play grooveshark or google music.Cons:Trim it yourself bezel doesn't work out as well as it soundsNo blue-tooth
I got this VCR to replace another (older model) Sharp VCR, the only reason I did was because I wanted to upgrade from mono to stereo sound, as you might guess I have confidence in this brand, as my older model has been with me for the past 5 years and has never even hinted on malfunctioning although I have taken it on the road time and time again.I like to shop around, so before I finally settled for this model, I considered all my options until I was sure this was the best I could get; well I am one VERY satisfied customer, this VCR is awesome, it does everything that's advertised and does it great. It is nice looking, and runs very smoothly and quietly (except when rewinding but even then it won't get in your way and keep in mind that it does rewind at a very high speed). The remote control might take a little getting use to, I'm talking 1-2 days at most, but for me it wasn't a problem as it is almost exacly the same as my old models'. It has been upgraded though as the buttons are much softer and the plastic casing is better looking.As far as the sound and video portion, it is flawless, this VCR has even better image quality than a 6-head Toshiba that I owe, and the sound reproduction is top-notch. Finally, if you are one of those people that has trouble programming a VCR than this is the one to get as it is a hassle free job, is incredibly intuitive. Among all the great features, one that stands out is the one touch recording, which allows you to start recording inmediately and with each press of the button you make aftewards the recording time increases by 10 minutes, this allows you to record anything you see right away and know that at the end the thing will turn off by itself unlike other brands' where you have to turn it off yourself (great for when you are watching TV late at night, half asleep and suddenly you wanna record something but don't feel like going through programming the timer function).Finally for those of you that care about this, and I know many people do, the VCR is made in Malaysia. I personally stay away from electronics made in China and secondly in Mexico but have had very good experience with products from Malaysia. I know many people are conscious about this so I hope this as well as the rest of the review is helpful.There are several reasons why I decided to write this review:1- Give credit where credit is due. I owe several Sharp products and have never ever had one malfunction, it is a nonexpensive brand with top-of-the-line quality. No reviews where available at Amazon for this particular product.2- As a way to thank Amazon.com for carrying such a great product and at a good price (next time you go out to Best Buy, Circuit City, etc try to find a Sharp VCR... good luck. They don't carry them!3- In hopes of helping people make up their minds so that this model will sell well so that Sharp won't discontinue it.
I don't know why Amazon links this item up with the ATRAC D-NS505 and says "buy these items together for $...". I fell for this and it turns out that there is no way that the CD player would ever fit into the case. It is a real pain to return the item, plus you end up paying for shipping twice. None of the previous reviews look very exciting anyway. The product details do not list this CD player as compatible with the item, but then why does AMAZON suggest that we buy them together???
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.
There is nothing better than The Plug for portable music listening. The sound you get out of these tiny earphones is enormous. Don't confuse The Plug with earbuds-The Plug offers so much more:1)great bass without blowing out your ears2)crisp, clean treble with no harshness3)they fill your head with music! Virtually no outside noiseThe package comes with four pair of cushions. I find the cone shaped cushions that are already on the earphones fit my ear best. All ears are different. You may need to experiment with the other cushions. Roll the cushion between your fingers to insert the earphone. A little tugging on the ear can help position the phone. They will feel funny once inserted. Just turn on the music, you will get used to them. If you don't have a good sound balance, left to right ear, one of the phones might not be in as far as the other, just readjust.I have a literal drawfull of earbuds and portabel headphones. I use The Plug exclusively.UPDATE: I noticed that I was hearing a degradation of sound quality on my mp3 player.I had strayed from the path of The Plug, having tried Sony earbuds, Coby earbuds, and myriad Skullcandy earbuds. Today I decided to pull The Plug out of storage.So I pulled out all of the aforementioned earbuds, and I tried them, one by one, on the same song, same passage. The Plug still wins! I'm coming back to The Plug and I'll be pulling "the plug" on the other earbuds.
The only problem with this product is you can not initally start it from the remote. We mounted ours outside on our patio and have to crawl up on a step stool to start them. Sound is great but disappointed in the start method. Just know do not mount very highGloria
Researched heavily prior to purchasing a inkjet printer. This printer is everything it was promoted to do. I'm very happy with the product quality and with the vendor's expedite and professional service.
Small, neat, packs well, and it works. I bought 1 for my iMac, 1 for the kid's eee. Both said OK fine, and went right to work. I have not "pushed" it, but for usual stuff, a great, inexpensive solution
Easy to setup, works without any drops or, hickups. I didn't experience anything that I can carp about this product. Lastly it is much better than similar routers from competitors. Hoping the upgrade to 802.11n final spec in nov 09 will just be a firmware update. D-link just rocks !
I have been using this keyboard on three computers for about three years now. I find it perhaps the best I've ever used in terms of ergonomics and feel.As with all ergonomic designs, it takes a few days to get used to it, and people who don't touch type probably won't care for it. However, I started using one of the original Microsoft Natural Keyboards in 1995, and as a writer I think it's one of the best decisions I ever made. I've never had the first trace of carpal tunnel stress.This model is wired with a USB plug, and after trying some wireless ergonomic keyboards, I came back to the wired version. The wire is a minor annoyance, and having to change batteries in the wireless version is a bigger one.The layout is fine, with one major objection. All later versions of the Microsoft ergonomic line change the way functions keys are used in a very stupid way. People who need ergonomic keyboards are generally quite familiar with Ctrl-X, Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V, Ctrl-Z and other shortcuts for common operations (Cut, Copy, Paste, and Undo for the four listed). The new arrangement for function keys duplicates those operations on the function keys, but you have to remove your hand from the keyboard to get to them, which is vastly inferior. Plus, that's the default when the keyboard is turned on, and so if you are accustomed to using some function key operations in programs such as Microsoft Word, you have to press the F Lock key to switch the functions keys back to normal usage. That would be fine, except that when you do that, the PrtScn no longer works until you press F Lock again to switch back to default mode. Fixing this annoyance requires first installing Intellitype (which you can download from Microsoft), and then doing a patch to remap keys, which is available on the web. I can't put links in product reviews, but I can tell you that the search you want is "F Lock Key Eliminator".The other major issue with this model is reliability. I'm getting less than two years of usage out of each one, and that's not full time because I move from computer to computer depending on what I'm doing. I got one with a bad space bar that never did work quite right. Two others have failed with keys that just stop working or become intermittent. It's possible that this comes from build up of dust and detritus in the keyboard - my office is dusty and I'm not fastiduous about cleaning the keyboard. But it didn't happen with my older models.However, these little guys are pretty cheap, so I've just been keeping one in reserve at all times and ordering another when one fails. It's worth it to me to get the smooth action and nice ergonomic layout.A few miscellaneous notes: the keyboard has play/pause and volume up-down keys for media, but nothing to advance media as some of the other Microsoft keyboards have. Instead it has five programmable keys, but if there's a way to make them work as for media forward/back I have not found it. There are also dedicated keys for bringing up a browser to your home page, and for search, email, and calculator. Finally, there's a handy mute key to silence your speakers, and I love having that to silence things when I get a phone call. The dedicated keys can be reprogrammed to other functions with Intellitype. Finally, the keyboard has back and forward buttons beneath the space bar where you can thumb them, and a zoom slider in the middle (between the separated banks of keys) but if it works with any piece of software I've ever owned, I have not been able to detect it. You might as well pretend it's not there.All in all, this is a pretty cheap way to find out if you like ergonomic keyboards.
The Canon PIXMA MP600 is without a doubt the best printer I have ever used. Outsanding print quality, pictures and text, very quite, great scanning, copying and intuitive controls with excellent on-screen help menus. I will never go back to HP again!
I lost my original difuser on a night dive and needed a replacement. Just a thought, I recommend tying this on to your strobe arm so you won't need another! :)
This portable stereo cassette player has outstanding sound. A great buy at any price ! Especially incredible is the fact that it is all done with only ONE battery AND, the battery lasts almost 28 hours of tape playtime. Even longer on radio. The controls take a little time to learn but, a small price to pay.If the &quot;ShockWave&quot; feature is not your cup of tea you can always use your own headset (as I do) and still get solid bass.
The DVD-RW format is difficult to find in stores. Amazon is the only place I was able to find them. For my DVD recorder, I prefer this format. I have 85 VHS tapes of The Simpsons episodes dating from the very first episode. So far I have made 65 discs, each with five episodes, and no problems have been encountered. I highly recommend this product.
Bought this portable DVD player for my daughter for travel. Product arrived in time and I fully charged the battery per the instructions. Battery is supposed to last at least 4 hours when fully charged. Well, the battery died after about 45 minutes of viewing. I checked the battery and it had a manufacturing date of 2005, so no wonder it wouldn't hold a charge being 5 years old.Contacted closeoutking via amazon e-mail immediately and requested instructions to either get a new battery or exchange the whole product for a new one. Never received a response from the company.
This thing does exactly what it's supposed to do. Used it on a weak cable TV line ahead of a splitter and it cleaned up the signal beautifully.Some amps with higher noise figures will just increase the noise along with the signal. Not this puppy... if you have decent SNR coming in (only weak), you should have a nice, clean signal coming out.Kudos to Motorola for a great design.
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.
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.- Rarely used buttons are hidden under a flap.- I believe the clock problems mentioned by early reviewers have been resolved.- 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.
When my transmitter arrived, immediately I went to the car to try it out. Sitting in the driveway it was GREAT! pretty clear, with just a hint of backgound noise - nothing a bit of volume wouldn't cover up. When I drove around the hissing got worse, fairly weak signal. Caveat to this is I have a wagon and the radio antenna is laminated into the rear side windows about 7' from transmitter. I got an extension power chord and mounted it on the visor and it is much better! I wish my antenna was mounted up front to save the additional expence and clumsyness of the extra chord.Summation: Good value, money well spent. Check location of antenna first- works best within 3'
This is an o.k. headset, beside the fact that it gets very hot over periods exceeding 2.5 hours, and that my left headset AND my microphone both broke after about 6 months of standard use... Even if they wern't to break, the headset sounded horrible with any music, the "surround sound", which most headsets simulate quite well, was horrible, and everyone thought I was in a wind tunnel when I talked because the microphone was soo horrible. And don't think it was just bad luck, because almost everyone in my dorm had one of these and now about 90% of them are broken.If you are looking into a headset like this, I would recomend going with the "Sennheiser PC150" headset. The sound quality is tremendously better, the mic is outstandingly clear. I've only had one slight problem with it and that is that the adhesive holding the foam at the top of the head piece occastionally wears off, but you can fix this with a smudge of super glue.All in all, spend the extra $20 and get the Sennheiser headset. It is much better than this piece of crap.
As everyone else is reporting, this printer is pretty expensive to maintain- the printer cartridges combined cost about $60 and that lasts me approximately 2-3 months. I print only a few pages a day, typically only in fast-draft. I heard about Walgreen's new inkjet refilling that costs a fraction of buying a new cartridge, but of course these cartridges are excluded from most of the Canon's being able to be refilled. Finally, I have had my printer for 9 months and after about month 5, my photos are often printed with smears on the front and back of pictures (even after using the printer's neat tools to fix smearing problems). Consequently, I highly reccomend not purchasing this printer, even if it is a good deal- in the end, it's not cost-effective or worth your money at all.
Product was far better than the original one that comes with the GPS. This product stays on the windshield much more secure. Would recommend this item.
4/25/11 - The router died on me this week. I won't keep a connection going longer than 24 hours. At first I thought it was Comcast but after plugging my PC directly into my modem I'm running fine. It was a great router but I cannot recommend it due to the short life it has.....This is a great higher end router for the money. My cable provider goes down occasionally and my old router(s) didn't recover very well and needed a reboot twice a month. this router hasn't had any problems and has been online without a reboot for 4 months now. The security features are easy to set up and i have a guest zone for my friends' iphones when they come over.the only downside is that the range is less than my old G router. but i live in a small urban house so the shorter range doesn't cause me any problems.
Out of the box, the parallax of the left and right views was off by 12&#34; over a thirty foot distance. That means the images are so shifted in the viewing plane that the binoculars are completely unusable. I would have thought that a brand such as Pentax would have manufacturing and quality assurance practices in place that would have prevented this from ever leaving the warehouse.Disappointing? Without a doubt. Would I buy a Pentax product again? Not likely. In Pentax's rush to increase profit by pushing defective products into the marketplace, I have lost faith in Pentax as a customer-focused, quality driven organization. And if you tracking Net Promoter Score, Pentax: No, I will not recommend this to a friend or colleague.
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.
Functional, but not my favorite snagless design. The rubber half-boots over the cable ends interfeer with the removel of this cable. This is not a problem if you're not taking the cable in and out like I do, or if you never have the cable in a tight connection like I do. There are better designs, like the ones with an additional piece of plastic covering the connection from the opposite direction.
This product is wonderful if you want to hook up your Zune to the tv and listen to radio or music, and if you can get the right video to upload you can watch that too.
I've worked with these units since they came out. They have really progressed with the new code updates and offer all the features of the higher end firewalls (like the 5510), but for a small business price. The only thing to be careful of is all the licensing. Research what you need before purchasing. I am looking forward to when they add an IPS and/or wireless module into it.Make sure you go to Cisco.com and download the latest ASA and ASDM images.My only gripe about this unit is that I wish the switch port was gigabit.
Have used this for 6 or more years, now 2011. I use it with Win 7 just as a microphone though as Olympus has not offered Win 7 drivers for the program that works mostly on XP. I liked it with XP because the files sizes were smaller than most MP3 and similar voice files. Now I use Recordpad from[...] as the program and with the DS330 as the microphone. Works well enough and you can save files in many formats with recordpad and with the same companies program Switch I can convert my voice files into any format I might need. So now I save my files as MP3 but record them and burn to CD's as wave files.
The system works as advertised. One very useful feature is that if you prefer to call out on Line 2 (say you have unlimited calling on the line), you can set the phone to go to Line 2 by default when you dial out. Unfortunately, when you go to answer an incoming call on Line 1, the phone still will default to Line 2 and you have to manually press Line 1 button to answer the phone. If you set the default to automatic, then the phone will go to the correct line the incoming call is on, but you won't be able to call out on Line 2 by default. This is just the tiniest annoyance on an otherwise very fine and inexpensive system. I don't have the problem reading the LCD display as others reported, but it would be nice to have the display light up.
I bought this player few months ago while preparing for a trip from Texas to New Mexico; while and after the trip my entire family agreed that this is the best piece of electronics we bought for less than $ 150. The player has been working fine since I bought it.
I love this system. I replaced my old stereo system with thisone. It's tiny so it can go anywhere. The big subwoofer is large, but not as big as a regular sized stereo speaker and it just goes under my desk and don't even notice it, except when I turn it up and it shakes the house. Great for movies and music.Great price for the package.
I've had my camera for over a year after picking one up on eBay, and it is the best digital camera I've ever used (and I've used a lot).First of all, I totally agree with other reviewers here about how this camera quells the notion that more megapixels is better. I wouldn't know what to do with them if I had them. This camera consistently produces "film quality" prints. Color saturation and tone are excellent, as well as is sharpness.Having an image stabilized Leica lens with a 12x zoom is what really sets this camera apart from the competition. You're never too far away from your subject with this excellent lens.The lens is only half the story because coupled to it is an equally, fantastic CCD imaging system. The time to turn the camera on, shoot a photo, and store it to memory is the quickest I've experienced since my first digital camera: a little Fuji Finepix A101 (which is a simple, point-and-click 2 megapixel camera).Speaking of my Finepix A101, I've taken photos with it and printed off 8 x 10's that many people would swear was taken with an expensive SLR film camera. To put it bluntly, the quality of the photographer also has a lot to do with what you get from a digital camera. I am an amateur photographer -- whatever that means.Despite the many features of the FZ1, I would recommend it for a beginner, but only if the beginner has already had some experience with film cameras and at least knows how to compose a picture with proper lighting and framing. A few beginners may be intimidated by it, but they shouldn't be: just put it on the "heart" setting and fire away to your "heart's" content.The biggest weakness of ALL digital cameras is flash photography. There is no way the dinky, little flashes that come with them can do a decent job. They all tend to wash out images. Unfortunately, this camera does not have a hot shoe to allow the addition of an external flash. Photos taken with its flash will only be acceptable if there is sufficient ambient light to begin with. My advice is to avoid flash wherever possible: instead, take advantage of its fast lens, set the ISO to 400, and use available lighting.Low lighting is problematic for the FZ1 as there is no infrared assist. What I do is to either point-and-shoot, and hope for the best, or lock my focus on something bright that is the same distance away as my subject.Except for those situations where lighting is poor, this camera will take perfectly balanced shots under most lighting conditions. If you have to use flash, well, then, use it.If you can find a better camera than the FZ1 for the same money, by all means, buy it, but I seriously doubt you will. The FZ1 is as good as it gets!
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.
This is a GREAT product. The photos are always sharp and clear. It is very easy to use. The seperate ink tanks are nice, the printing cost is low compared to a HP printer. I am very happy with this purchase.
I just had a pair of Polk Audio R30 towers delivered for $49.99 each + shipping from Outpost.com. I connected them to both a Harmon-Kardon HK 3480 receiver and Hafler DH-220 power amplifier and listed to them with a variety of sources including Scott Ross's classic Scarlatti harpsichord, acoustic Johnny Cash, William Clark, the Doors, and others.In all cases I found the speakers to have an overly bright high end and midrange that sounds so strained it is as if it is coming through a tin cans on a string. The midrange imaging is all but non-existent because it is so strained, and the high end is grating.After living with them for 2 days I find I can no longer listen to them because the bad sound irritates to no end.I have a set of Creative Inspire computer speakers I bought for $50 that sound an order of magnitude better than the Polk Audi R30's. These speakers are tinny and unlistenable and are a waste of time and money at any price.
This memory suffers the powersave "lockup" noted elsewhere on the eeePC. I'm confident it's fine for other applications, just not this particular one. I had purchased Kingston for compatability but failed, so this memory ended up being junk for me. I'm told Crucial is the brand to use for the eeePC 900. I'll definitely research better for my next stick. Downgraded to 512mb for now.
I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, he has an older car and the stereo doesn't work and I am sick of listening to AM Radio. He loves it and now he gets to listen to his CD's as well.
Mine has broken twice now, the same error in both cases. The screen just dies. The first time it took me forever to get to tech support. I was put on hold for 45 minutes! Finally I got an RMA and shipped it back. Turn around was only one month :( they promised 2 weeks max. This last time it went out was after the one year warranty. I would call them up and ask them how much to repair but frankly... I don't want to be put on hold for another 45 minutes while calling a long distance number (no 800 number available &amp; they don't respond to emails) just to be told that the repair costs will be +-100 dollars. I would rather give that 100 dollars to the junkie that lives on the street in the nearby city. He might get more 'user satisfaction.'PS - If you do buy one and something does go wrong... Don't call during lunch time (Pacific Time) because the entire support staff goes out to luch at the same time and they just put you on hold.
I got these to replace my z560 set, and boy I was not dissapointed. Setup was very simple,eventhough the wiresthat came with them are short it did'nt matter because I hooked them up to monster XP cable and these things are awsome! The coax and the optical inputs are great. I use mine for gamesand watch movies with DTS or Digital, and it sounds like you are in a theater. I must say that z680's with the Audigy or Nforce2 board makes a deadly combination. I waited give my review because I wanted to see if these could hold up longer than the z560's and they did. This is the best system I ever owned, and it puts my fathers Sony theater system to shame.Amazonshipping was very quick Amazon Rocks! Buy this system and you will not be disapointed!
I bought a Philips PHDTV1 UHF/HDTV indoor antenna in order to use my 19" brand new Sharp LCD TV. I live about 15 miles away from Manhattan where most of the HDTV stations are located. I was extremely disappointed that the signals received were very poor. I replaced it with a Radio Shack indoor antenna (catalog #15-1868) and it pulls in all the HDTV stations crystal clear and this antenna cost me less than $20.00. Therefore, I have to conclude that the Philips antenna that I bought is piece of junk and I do not recommend anyone to buy it.
I used these camping with two others who also had them...set them to group setting and can use them like telephones between the three of us. You can call individuals or the whole group and you program in a name for each radio so when it rings you even know who is calling. For my use, in the RV park/Campground they couldn't have worked better...worth ever penny!! Am even planning on buying a few more units to give out as gifts. We also used them while off-roading in the mountains and they worked great...now I never tested them over a 3 mile seperation so I can't comment on the long range aspect but for 3 miles and under 5 stars!!!
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.
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.
It does not work. It connects fine but the keyboard does not work. They should advertise that for some computers it does not work.
I had previously purchased a Samsung VCR/DVD player and was really impressed with the quality. In fact the VCR player is so good that it plays old VHS tapes that had gotten to where I could no longer watch them using my other VCR players. I have been wanting a DVD recorder to convert my large video collection to DVDs and have bought and returned several DVD Recorders because they turned out to be absolute junk. When Samsung came out with their own combo recorder I took a chance and so far so good. The minute I opened the box and discovered a large-print pictoral quick guide for setting up the recorder I knew I had struck gold. Two hours after setting up I have already converted one VHS tape to DVD. You get what you pay for!
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.
This drive is very durable, but the keyring loop is not. The loop that the keyring is attached to (on the cap) broke after two weeks of use. I have had this drive for over a year and my mother just stepped on it last night, breaking the case apart. It still functioned properly long enough for me to get all of the data off of it.
I bought this battery replacement for my boyfriend's 5 year old toshiba satallite laptop. Before, he was getting about 40 minutes use out of his old battery due to its old age. It has been a month since he's received this and with this new battery he has been getting between 4-5 hours on one charge daily. So he loves this.At the beginning, before my boyfriend used his laptop with the new battery in it, he fully charged it for a good part of the first day. Then, he fully drained the battery. Then he used the laptop like normal. He only did this at the very beginning because he believes this helps to maintain the battery life. There has been mixed reviews on the internet whether this step is necessary or not. But it certainly didn't hurt the battery since he gets great battery life now.One last note, this battery is Toshiba branded as I made sure to get the real thing versus an unknown third party brand that may not be up to the same quality as Toshiba products. Therefore, I highly recommend this.(UPDATED 3/28/2010)After around a month and a half after buying this, my boyfriend finds out it's defective. He says that it shows it has a full charge, but the battery no longer runs on his computer when it is plugged in. He thinks that the contacts might be shot. Oh well, too bad it didn't break within 30 days to get a full refund.
This product is excellent for someone who is not interested in spending a fortune on a fax machine. While most people wouldnt use the machine as a telephone or answering machine, it comes with these features for those who desire to do so. The fax comes out clear, and at this low price i recommend this product as a fax machine.
I have this setup on my network over a distance of about 1/2 mile at both ends. I ended up adding an amplifier on both ends du to the unique situation I have here. These are running 24/7 and I have had no problems connecting between the two, even in high winds I still stay connected.Highly recommend if you want to set up a wireless link where running a cable is not feasible.
Nothing fancy about Monsters Outlets to go x4. If you mess up a power supply that is just sad. Monster x4 works great, I love that it has a cord as many other compact/laptop power supplies do not. It is very compact and fits in many of my laptop bag's compartments with ease.Size: For those wondering about safe overall size dimensions it is 6 1/4in tall and 2in at its deepest (where it plugs back into itself) and 2in wide. So 6 1/4 x 2 x 2in. If you have room for that you have room for this.Light: Kind of pointless in my opinion and it needlessly jacks up the cost. No big deal though. Guess it helps you locate you laptop etc in the dark when you change surroundings a lot i.e. on the road all the time.The only con is the black version costs more than the white version for no apparent reason. This seems very silly to me so I snatched a star off the rating for that.Rugged, well built (not these cheap plasticky feeling bargain bin ones) and very simple. I sprung for the black one for a little extra cash as all my laptop stuff is Black/dark gray. It is great to know that no matter where you go you have surge protection no matter what. Also would be great if you are a LAN fan and take a smaller PC on the road all the time as well. If you want something fancier with USB charging go for the Belkin, if you want simple and sturdy, this here's your boy.
it doesnt quite snap on my macbook pro in one spot... other than that its fine.
I find this item to be very easy to use and the directions are right on every place I have used it. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a GPS sytem.
I have owned this pair longer than any other headset and its still helping me defend my computer from other FPS'ers. Logitech knows what their doing when it comes to gaming headsets and it will be hard to change my mind about that.
I've had the camera for almost a year. I have no complaints. Search for the Nikkor f1.8 lens and pick that up with it ... you won't be disappointed.
These speakers were advertised as beige, they were actually very dark gray, almost black. They were advertised as remanufactured, but were obviously used. The seller did not offer to reimburse me for the return shipping, which came to 13 dollars. I would not recommend doing business with this seller.
It's an iPod - It's great! I wish that it was mine.
It works excellent for FM, but does not work in my location for AM, But you pay for what you get.
The batteries lose power very quickly. I am pretty disappointed with this product.
I was just going to buy this because of the price, not really expecting it to be a good product. I'm very happy with it though. It sounds the same as a CD when I play music through it
It would be great if this splitter cable really let you input to two monitors at the same time - but it doesn't. As soon as you plug the second device in, one or both flicker or display nothing.Also, the female connectors have thumbscrews - and since the male end of monitor cables also have thumbscrews, it's an obvious mismatch. Duh?!
I bought this lens cap to replace the one that came with the original lens to my D90. This is the lens cap [....]says came with the camera, so I bought it. It does fit and fits as well as the original.
I wish I could recommend this headset, but it was rather disappointing. I found the volume to be a bit low and would have liked some sort of volume control on the headset to adjust. After several months, it developed a feedback like hum in the background that did not appear on my headset or handset. I will look for something with better performance in the future.
Bought the radio because one here (another brand/type) broke. Have a very high interference environment for AM broadcast band, and need a better quality radio to escape intense buzzing sounds from fluorescent lighting. This radio was a huge improvement, much clearer and more crisp. As a result I listen to it a great deal more than the radio which broke
Nice product for the price. Easy installation,quick set up, accurate information. the only con is that the unit has many features and the manual doesn't provide enough detail on them.
This product is a great value and the picture quality is amazing. We have been very pleased with this product's performance. I have never seen such brighter and clearer pictures. The only downfall is that when you watch non-HDTV channels the picture may look fuzzier compared to a CRT (normal) t.v. However, I think that goes for all HDTV's. This is not a flat-panel t.v. There is some depth; however, it is about 15 inches. We placed it in our entertainment center and it looks gorgeous. In fact, you can't even tell it's not a flat-panel. Plus, I can pick up the t.v. by myself since it weighs about 70 pounds.
Bought this due to its flexibility, MP3 player, Laptop, batteries, AC plug, etc. Took it in the road when I go to places where radio doesn't come in, easily fills the rooms I need to be entertained in. Well built and once again amazingly small. As with all these little gadgets, one must take care of it, then it should give years of pleasure.
It comes with enough screws, some cables and two faceplates. The faceplates have a kind of cheap labeling on them, not so elegant at all.
My, grandma is getting me the blue one for x- mas.I've been doing alot of reasearch on this little gadget. If you don't need the ability of video watching, this is the perfect ipod for you! You can play games on it,have a calender, it holds up to 1,000 songs, you can 'lock' the volume so that it can't go past a certain point, you can rate each song, my friend has the pink (magenta)one and it's color is so vivid, it is very very light and thin, it has a scratch resetaint outer coating (unlike the first generation), apple has made some new earphones that are more comfortable, but if your picky(like me), you should probably get some new ones, there is only one con:ther is still no fm radio and the screen is kinda' tiny, but oter wise i think this is the best player out there! YOU SHOULD GET THIS PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
I got my Zune for Christmas...almost 2 months ago, and I have to say I love it so far. At first though, it takes a little bit of effort to keep your songs in albums you want on your Zune. The software changes the song information to incorrect information sometimes, and takes it out of the album you already had it in the Zune. But you can turn the option to update song information off..did that no prob. Next, if you want to make sure every song stays in the same album folder...you have to make sure the song information for every song in that album is exactly the same, besides the title of the song of course. When you first get it and are learning this it is time consuming. Now if you have the patience and get through this, you'll enjoy your Zune. This is definitely something you need to learn to use before truly enjoying it. I've watched videos on it, the screen is great....though watching the videos drains the battery quicker, which by the way I don't think it's as long as they say....definitely less than 12 hours of listening. But I love it, it's easy to locate your music, photos, videos...the radio is unbelievable, I live in New York and was listening to a radio station from Chicago on it. My friend's wife has one, and she got signal from a radio station in Tokyo...wow!!! It's easy to navigate, the only thing that I really wasn't too fond of was the look...this thing is pretty ugly. I'll give that edge to Ipod, but that's about it. Which by the way reminds me, I've downloaded music into my Zune from CD, and the net, and haven't even used the Zune website yet. That goes to all you Itunes slaves ;)
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.
Product works as advertised. Lightweight yet powerful and keeps the otherwise hot batteries at the right temperature.
If your after performance & not pretty packaging, cable is good price, well made and good balance between physical size versus length. Works flawlessly at 1080P resolution.
If you want to chat to people over the net, i guess its passable if you don't care if they can see your well.It is USELESS for taking pictures, as they well be so blurry they will be nearly useless.Its quite a cheap camera, but for all but the most casual uses I recomend buying something better
MINE CAME LATE LATE LATE LIKE A MONTH LATE AND WAS USED ALREADY THE BOTTLE WAS OPEN AND HALF USED I WOULD HAVE RETURNED IT BUT I WOULD HAVE PAID MORE IN SHIPPING THAN IT WAS WORTH I GOT RIPPED OFF ON THIS ONE
Out of the box, my FM transmitter didn't work. An intermittent connection inside the 1/8" stereo plug caused terrible noise every time the cable was touched or the car hit a bump. I tried connecting other MP3 players and confirmed it was a problem with the Coby. After two days, the unit stopped powering up at all. The fuse is intact, so there's something wrong with the device.The warranty requires me to file a claim, pay for two-way shipping ($12) and wait 4-6 weeks for repair or replacement. However, for less time and money, I can run to Walmart and buy a competitors product today. Worthless warranty.
I had a wired Plantronics Headphone years ago and loved its sound quality. It eventually died. With my current office phone, I had tried 3 or 4 wired headsets that plugged into the headset (2.5 mm) jack on phone, but none of them worked adequately. Everyone said that I sounded very muffled and unclear compared to handset. Also had terrible buzzing. I finally bit the bullet and bought the Plantronics CS55. I figured if I was going to pay $100 for a headset, I might as well spend a bit more and get a wireless headset. I decided on the CS55 instead of the newer CS70, since the newer headset does not have a replaceable battery, but instead you need to buy a new headset part of the system (?????).CS55The Good- everyone says that I sound great and I hear everone perfectly- easy to set up- nice construction qualityThe Bad- could be more comfortable- wires,wires everywhere- need to remove handset to pick up call is inconvenient. I considered handset lifter, but that adds more clutter to my desk and more cables- low level buzzingI would recommend it to others
Sony BCG-34HRMD4 (mind you, it is NOT 'Super Quick')Pro:Sony BCG-34HRMD4 has LCD readout of progress/failure for each oneIMHO, I'd say that (unless you are forever in a mad rush) the LCDscreen (which indicates each battery's status) outweighs AA & AAANiMH chargers made by Rayovac or Energizer (although 15 minutes).Con:The two other brands (which are comparable for results) charge in15 minutes (stated claim; you argue with them, not me).These two brands are- Rayovac 15-Minute (IC3 technology) (there's one w/ car adapter)(you can get spotty/bad info by doing a Search for B0000A1OFY )- Energizer 15-Minute chargers and batteries (Search B0000DIIAS )(note well that the Energizer people make/sell three different AAbatteries that are rechargeable NiMH; they have different limits.Check and double-check (by walking into the physical store if youhave time and mobility) the different grades of AA batteries. Youwill see that just because they look alike on the outside and saybasically the same thing (brand logo, design, color), they aren'tall the same. No time to figure out for you the exact strengths Isaw in the store; suffice it to say that you want the maximum one(I think the capacity is 2500 mAh; the 2 others hold less juice).From what I saw by reading labels (super fine print, no pride) itseems that the AAA size NiMH Energizer cells come in only 1 power(I forget the strength, but it was less than any 1 of the 3 AA's)Even though you CAN find and buy a Sony or Energizer battery thatwill charge/work when using Sony/Energizer/Rayovac NiMH chargers,I seriously suggest that you opt for the Rayovac 15-minute cells.They might and probably will cost you more cash up front than theother two brands (Sony/Energizer), but it seems that Rayovac's 15minute technology has a lot to do with their cells/batteries, andthe other two makes are perhaps more passive. You'll get adequateinfo about the pros and cons by entering a well-stocked store andwhipping out the magnifying glass to study the fine print. Basicsare NOT spelled out for everyone to see: stuff such as CAPACITY &whether you can charge 'unequally-yoked' batteries (varying loadsor brands, for example). In case you use Rayovac (aka Ray-O-Vac),beware the high heat that is generated, even when used CORRECTLY.Don't let young people or airheads handle that brand's 15-minutesline of products; they'll mess up (burn skin or total the house).No, the chargers are not as dangerous as old-time pressure cookervalves BUT you should read and follow instructions BEFORE use. Itis not in the best interest of the various manufacturers to focusattention on SAFETY, since they'd have more trouble selling theirproducts. They DO disclose safety precautions, BUT IN small PRINT
i like it. after reading all of the not-so-good reviews, i bought this player, and it's just about exactly what i expected. all i wanted was a nice cd player that would play CD-RWs, and that's what this can do. the one thing that's annoying me is where is the hold switch? i don't think it's mentioned in the manuel, and i can't seem to find it, but it says here on the technical info that there is one. if you could tell me, please post it here or email me at HotelDetective11@aol.com thanks! anyway, i really like it, and if you don't want an absolutely perfect player, but just one that plays RWs and such, then get it, definitely.
I want to start off this review by saying that this player is awesome. The screen is crystal clear, the text is easy to read, and navigation is a snap. If the videos on your computer are any kind of decent quality, they will be the same quality on the player. Plays the most common formats, and comes bundled with a converter for the file types it WON'T play.That's the good, now for the bad. I'm not sure if this is isolated to my computer, but I want to throw it out there as a possibility: when using the Zen Media Explorer software (Comes bundled. Easiest to sync to the player with.) The "close" button on the window won't work, and I can't navigate to a different location. Not that big of a problem, just use Ctrl+alt+delete to open the task manager and end the task. It's just annoying. Other than that, I haven't had a single problem with the player.The conclusion:With a 60GB hard drive, easy navigation, and format compatibility, this is definitely a good substitute for an I-pod, which always earns points in my book.
Add maximum realism to your gaming experience with Viper II! Tear through high-intensity games and demanding Windows applications with unrivaled graphics and breathtaking cinema-quality video. Based on the powerful S3 Savage2000 processor, Viper II beats the competition with higher frame rates and cutting-edge 3D features such as the industry's first QuadTexture engine, hardware integrated S3TC Texture Compression, and accelerates the newest, coolest software with complete support for OpenGL and Direct3D. With 32MB of high-speed memory, AGP 4X support, and a large support of S3TC software titles, Viper II is a full shot of adrenaline for your interactive gaming. This is the best damn card I have ever bought. The graphics on this baby are so perfect that I feel like marrying it. If you're thinking about buying a new video card this is the best one you can get for its price. Who said anything about playing fair?
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
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.
Most likely these will serve you well (I paid a pittance in addition to no postage costs) in most "conventional" applications. Unfortunately, my applications are apparently no more conventional than their possessor. I want a 3.5mm audio out from, for example, a Mac Air computer, from an I-Dog, from a pocket-sized iPod speaker, and none of these cables can hack it because the casing--the plastic "wrapping" at the base of the plug--widens too far to allow the plug complete and full access to the jack on the device serving as your sound source.All you can do is keep ordering more cables with 3.5mm plugs until you land one that's small enough to fit snugly in tight places. Since they're too inexpensive to bother returning, you're likely to accumulate a mile's worth of gratuitous cables before obtaining one that fits. At least the Scorsche retractable cable will fit into a few of the devices that are averse to most 3.5mm cables.
I've owned my M3A for nearly four years now. All I can say is that it is a great radio. It's rugged, mine has been dropped several times and not only still works but it looks like new, not a scratch on the body. It's also water resistant (but not waterproof), which is the main reason I bought it to replace the Horizon radio I was using at the time. The Horizon was not even water resistant, a good rain squall could short it out, which is unexcusable for a marine handheld.
This is a great product. I was able to connect my Ipod to my stereo. The sound is clear and I love the fact that I can now control the volume with the remote to the stereo. I would definitely recommend it.
I didn't want to spend a lot of money for all the high priced ipod products. This has worked fine for a while now with no issues. I don't use it very much now since the satellite radio in my new car. My wife use's it now and no issues there either.
I used all 50' for to build a speaker cable for a portable PA/sound system - adding a 1/4" phone plug to one end and bananna plugs to the other. I used a short piece of smaller gauge wire to connect to the 1/4" plug. The setup worked very well with my sound system and the wire lays flat and coils up easily. The sound quality was also very good and the price was good through Amazon.
For the price, it works great. Nice sound from the sub.Not pro quality obviously, but for kids games, downloading music, adn you tube - its great.
I sat next to someone on a 4 hour flight who had one of these and he seemed to enjoy it greatly and so do I. I like the multi-media, tunes, fm radio, video, photo. The photos and video are sharp and clear. Yes, the screen is small, but hey, you're not trying to watch the super bowl on the screen. The sound is exceptional and the radio has good reception even underground. You can hang it around your neck and once you get the hang of the joystick directions you're on easy street. I use it for my work commute on public transportation and for the gym. I think this is a good buy for what I need..Its small and simple--works for me.
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.
I've read, "the only thing missing on the 5212 is buttons!" This isn't entirely true as their were some serious oversights when writing the firmware for this unit.After speaking with Garmin tech support several times (confirming the story I got across multiple people) it became evident that this item was rushed to market in time for the Holidays and they are playing catch up with the software on the unit.Luckily Garmin has pretty good reputation for version control and I believe them when they say that the necessary features [that I identified with them] will be implemented in the next release of Firmware for the unit.An example of just a few of these features would be:1. When a weather alert is received the unit beeps and a dialog box appears but only let's you cancel the alert - it should also have a shortcut to view the alert.2. No XM control from your main nav screens. You actually have to go back to the home screen and select "configuration" to alter your XM channel.3. Clunky XM interface that doesn't even allow favorites (ironically the Garmin 3210 I own has a brilliant XM interface with all the trimmings).The processor they chose to use for this device is adequate at best. I would not classify it as "terribly slow" but it's certainly not particularly fast, either. Granted, the unit is doing a lot of work with the sat feeds, image overlays, SONAR, RADAR, etc...Again, it's not painfully slow switching between the screens but it's not as fast as I'd like after spending $5 Large on the newest GPS Chart plotter (and SONAR/XM units that go with it) out there!The hardware is put together very very well and is indeed waterproof to IPX7 standards (don't ask how I know this. It's embarrassing).I also purchased the G2 Vision chip and I'm still trying to figure out why I spent that $300. So far the Fish Eye 3D view is fairly inaccurate, inconsistent, and has shown little benefit. I understand that this is also what provides the aerial photography (think: Google Earth) and I suppose this is nice if traveling in unknown areas and you need a bird's eye view. Is it worth $300? You make that decision. Also, in reading the literature that came with the chip, you do not get free software updates for it when you purchase it. This seems a little short-sighted in my opinion because I am PAYING for DATA that I expect (and need) to be up to date. In the literature they basically tell you that you will have to pay big bucks for updates.If I had it to do over again (and I'm very tech-savvy/geeky with new tech toys) would I purchase the Garmin 5212 over any of it's existing competition?Yes, I would - but remember to phone Garmin every couple of weeks and remind them to release a firmware update so we can get some of the most basic functions that were overlooked in the hurried preparaion of the firmware (I installed the latest version as of this review - V. 2.70 - 11/28/07).If you are reading this review sometime after I wrote it, then I encourage you to go to a West Marine Store and really step through all the functions to make sure it's well-suited for your needs.Admittedly, I would be very disappointed if Garmin doesn't rectify some of the issues I've spoken with them about (shortcuts and basic software additions that will be very easy for them to integrate into the unit [with a firmware update]).Overall I give this unit an 8 out of 10 for usability and functionality. It is pricey but so are it's competitors!
I tried to use this cable between my iPhone and an extender, using it as a replacement my 3-year old destroyed. It is junk. The slightly movement of the wire and you get static and worse. You get what you pay for. Avoid this one.
I couldn't wait to try it out. In my opinion, the quality that is projected is above cd quality. It is amazing how this product works, and how great the quality is with it being wireless!! I listen to my ipod everyday on the way to work. So easy to use. Great product!!
This is my second PSU. I got an ULTRA X-Finity, but it SUCKS! So in a week, I bought this unit. I am very delight that I had bought it. This is quiet, and looks cool. The look is high quality.You can choose how many calbe you want to use to reduce the temperature inside the case. It also supports SLI(dual grahic card), and dual cores.I have heard that this unit doesnt quite suppport ASUS A8N-series mobo. I dont know. I have ECS K8N SLI lite. They work quite well.NOTE: IT IS REALLY QUIET!!
This router is SO much better than any other wireless router I've used. I'm a fairly expert user and I didn't use the installation software; I just manually configured the system. Very easy and intuitive - no problems at all to get the system working. No need to read manuals with the excellent help system in the admin. The number of features at this price point is amazing. It's fun to geek out perusing all the features in the system. I especially like the ability to limit the hours my kids can access the internet. Excellent compatibility with all matter of devices: computers, laptops, game devices, ipods, cell phones. Connects instantly with all devices - way faster than any other wireless router I've seen. Guest network capability built in. Excellent range through walls and haven't seen a single connection drop. Very power efficient using only 4.1 watts (my old router used 7.5 watts). I upgraded to firmware version 1.34NA from 2010/04/16 and experienced absolutely no problems others have mentioned. Fast connecting, reliable, low-power, fast transfers, great compatibility, easy to use, tons of features normally seen only in routers costing a lot more. HIGHLY recommend it!!
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.
I don't print often but when I do I can expect this printer to jam.All this thing ever does is Jam! About every other page it jams!I am using high quality 24lb xerox multi-purpose paper and get nothing but jams.I am shopping for a new printer so I can take this one to the woodshed like they do in "Office Space".
I've bought several Samsung items and I'm impressed with the quality. That's why I believed this was a good product and yes!, it is....The image quality is great, the Super fine mode with 7.2 MP is really working. I need this camera for real close shots to images and this camera really helped me.I really recomend it! and also you will save a lot of money by buying this camera instead of another brand with double price and same or worst quality.In short words, EXCELLENT CAMERA...
I am blown away with everything about this unit:1) Super small Size2) Water resistant3) Great Sound4) Easy file transfer5) 256Meg is way more than enough space than I'll ever use.
Buy them here on Amazon and save! Same thing that you buy in the store for a lot, lot more!
I forgot what I was missing. I be getting one of these every year.
For the price this is an excellent 2 port USB via cigarette lighter adapter. Would recommend as a quick/cheap solution!
Some things to note about the description that Amazon has provided for this laptop: this model (2378FZU - Ibm's designation for this notebook) has a 15" screen, not a 14.1"; cdrw rewrite speed is 24x, not 10x; it has one-year manufacturer's warranty, not a three-year; the wifi only works with b and g networks, not a networks; and to clarify, this model does not have the built-in fingerprint reader. I suggest you visit the IBM website to ascertain all of the details yourself. I highly recommend this model. I bought it to replace my Dell Inspiron 5000e which was over 4 years old and broke down on me. Having spent nearly $2700 on the Dell, I can now say that because of my experience with this notebook, I am a Thinkpad convert.
If you can't already tell I love this camera. I am a complete novice so I needed something "easy" but still wanted beautiful pictures, of course. I've had this camera for 6 or 7 years and have just one complaint. My battery latch broke also, and that's why I gave it 4 stars. It just broke last year though, so I've lived with it. Because of that, the battery compartment door would come open by itself at times and the battery would fall out. Really inconvenient because then you would have to go through resetting the time and date...etc.I took it on my recent honeymoon to Tahiti and you wouldn't believe the colors it captured. Absolutely amazing for a fairly inexpensive camera.
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?
Unless you drive the same path every day, you will find the TomTom One indispensible. Incredible resource for under $300. I did need to update my cell phone to a blue tooth capable unit, to provide live weather and traffic info. The installation, programming and portability couldn't be simpler.
I have been using the GL1 for nearly 3 years now. I take it out on shoots for a website I work on... sometimes I create QuickTime Movies, sometimes I take stills from footage and convert the stills to .JPG files.The 30-lux capacity means you can walk into a subdued lighting environment such as a dining room lit by a single candle and get very good, balanced exposure. It is not like an infrared camera or anything, however... there must be SOME non infrared light, or you get nothing.The 30x zoom can't be beat. You can be 50 yards away from a person and zoom in and get a shot of their nose... in many ways, it must be seen to be appreciated.Considering the features, the unit is light-weight, but newer digital camcorders of similar strengths are now on the market for far less and weigh half as much. Still, the GL1 is easy to hold with one hand while using the eye piece or the LCD panel.I only have a few criticisms. For one, the unit does not ship with a firewire cable. If you are ordering this item for its firewire compatibility, you will need to order a 6-to-4 pin firewire cable separately. (6-pin for your Mac, 4-pin for the GL1).Also, the GL1 has a tendency to eat tapes. For a while, I thought I was just getting deffective tapes, but a co-worker got a DV deck and the deck was able to view and use the tapes without difficulty. Just viewing the tapes on the DV deck seemed to &quot;fix&quot; whatever the GL1 perceive was wrong with the tapes. On occasion I will get an all red &quot;WARNING: EJECT TAPE&quot; display on the LCD panel... I then eject the tape, rewind it a bit on the DV deck and then I can use it fine for several weeks w/ the GL1. This has been a problem from day one and I have head-cleaning tapes.The unit has a tripod screw mount on the bottom and a hot shoe on top, so it's a good piece of hardware for professionals.The battery that ships with the unit will only run for about 30 minutes on a full charge... but that's 30 minutes of actual recording, rewinding, etc. I highly recommend getting an additional 2 hour battery as back-up, especially if you're stuck somewhere and don't have the luxury of having an AC wall socket nearby. You can run the camera straight off AC power, but it is awkward... you must run the cord from the GL1 to the charger and the charger is then plugged into the wall. This extra cord does not come with the unit and you must buy it separately. It would have been nice if they had included this cord as well as a DC charger for the car.Back when I was ordering this item, I spoke with Canon directly to ask them information about the firewire capabilities, etc. Afer speaking to a customer service rep. for over 1 hour, it was obvious that the folks answering the phones for Canon absolutely know NOTHING about their own products or terminology used in photography or videography... if the answers are not in the little book in front of them, they are worse than uninformed... they tell you the wrong information. If you want more information about the features of this camera, seriously examine the specs featured here on Amazon and read all of the reviews.
My co-worker and I both bought one of these, and we love it. It is the perfect size to fit into the palm of my hand and is light as a feather. The pleather holder has a belt strap (downside-no buckle, u must undo belt to put on) and it also has the hook on top to attatch to a chain while in the gym. The earbuds it comes with work great for a standard set. The buttons are easily pressable when you want to, and don't press when you don't want to (i.e. in your pocket). I rarely turn on the 'hold' feature and it works the way I want.I have downloaded mp3 and ogg, as well as made m3u playlists and all play fantastically. Here is where you will really see the quality of your recording. If you have bad (128 bit and lower) recordings, you WILL have to turn up the volume, adjust the equalizer, etc in order to hear the song properly. That being said, most of my music is 190-220 bit, and I hear it just fine.The few I had at 120 I am re-recording at higher bitrates.It doubles as a portable file transport well, though you have to take the custom USB cable with you everywhere. Power cable is nice though my dog chewed it up.The battery lasts for quite a while. I listen about 2 hours a day, and charge once a week.It doesn't require any drivers except for WinME/98 so when you plug it in, it recognizes it as a drive. If you add files, clicking remove hardware works fine. If you delete files from it, 'remove hardware' will not work (at least with USB 1.0).Overall, this is a dream to behold. That 1.5 GBs holds about 300 of my songs, and is plenty of room for all my needs.
I bought this because I wanted an encrypted device that I could use to offload personal documents I receive while traveling for work, and then read them using my Mac(s) at home. Lexar JD II is the only product I found advertised to work with both Macs and PCs at the same time.My primary Mac is an Intel Mac. Early on I realized the encryption utility only runs on PPC Macs. Okay, so I figured I'd use it on the PPC Mac Mini, and everything seeemed fine at first.Then I hit a problem where my Mac Mini could not read video DVDs. A little search on the Mac support forums, and I found that installing Lexar JD software disables video DVD support on my Mac! Fortunately there were instructions on how to uninstall.Aside from the problems with the Macs, I also hit the problem another reviewer mentioned, which is that you must be logged in as a LOCAL administrator to use the encryption software under Windows. Since my work PC is a member of a domain, I had to create a local account, log off the work domain and back on as a local user to use encryption anyway. Kingston Data Traveler Elite works fine under Windows domain logins, unfortunately for me they don't have Mac software yet.So in summary the current Lexar encryption software:- Can't be used on a Windows domain machine- Can't be used on an Intel Mac- Breaks the DVD on a PPC MacIt's not for me!However if you are using the Lexar strictly on stand-alone Windows PCs, OR you don't require encryption, it should be okay.
I love my Apple 15GB Ipod but it was very difficult to get it set-up at first on my Windows PC. Everyone is right when they say MusicMatch isn't very good. I tried MusicMatch first but I had too many problems. It would not recognize my Ipod and then I couldn't disconnect the Ipod. So, I went to Ephpod to get the software everyone had recommend on Amazon and please believe me when I say that Ephpod is so much easier to use to transfer files to the Ipod. Anyone can use Ephpod, it is that easy. I recently took my Ipod with me on my summer vacation. It was perfect on the plane and on the beach. It is so light and easy to carry around. Great Product!!! I would recommend this product to anyone who is tried of carrying around all your CDs with you.
Bought this case to keep my GoPro camera safe. Works great, easy to customize the foam, super durable. Really like that it is waterproof and airtight as well.
I always thought I was a paper-planner person, until the New Years day came, and I hadn't bought my refills and they were backordered on the web at Franklin Covey. I don't know why I freaked out about it because I was never good at writing things down. Interestingly enough, I work in IT, but didn't think I'd want to organize my life electronically. Anyway, I started using the Task and Calendar feature in Outlook religiously. For a week I was more organized than I'd ever been at work. My personal life was still a mess. Gee, wouldn't it be nice if I could take my Outlook home with me every night. Hence, I decided I needed a Palm.I ordered the 515 because it had a decent sized memory, and was upgradable. It had a color screen. It was small and light. Most importantly, I read a review that said it would easily export/import to Microsoft Outlook. It met all my HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the SOFTWARE. Mainly, it annoyed me that the Palm software either is entirely synced with Outlook, forcing you to use Outlook's task and calendar OR you can use Palm's planning software but your contacts are not automatically synced. I love the simplicity of Palm planning software but wanted it to have an email function. But hey, I'm still pretty happy and VERY PRODUCTIVE. The Palm views are simple, customizable to a reasonable degree, and easy to navigate for pretty much anyone. Another thing I've REALLY enjoyed is the Document-to-Go software that came with my Palm. For example, say you're reading a document or a webpage that explains something step by step. Simply save it as a word doc., add it to the document-to-go window (very easy, self-explanatory), Hot-sync, and you can read that document from your Palm and follow along with the directions as you're doing it. I maintain a list of usernames, passwords, account numbers on my Palm in the event that (knock on wood) our server dies one night and we lose a bunch of data. That same incredibly valuable list is backed up everytime I hotsync at home and work (in a password protected folder of course). Honestly, I sleep better!Hope you've enjoyed my review of Palm's software. Few people ever review it, so I hope I was of some help.
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.
I really wanted this to work so I could listen to my Ipod while driving. The price was certainly right. It did work great for about 2 months. After that it would gradually work loose and lose conection. You could reseat the adapter and it would work for a while before you would have to reseat it again. After about 4 months the only way it would work is if you held it place. Not very practical while driving.
I purchased this set through the Amazon "free shipping & no interest" plan. Truth be told, I decided in this set after visiting BestBuy three or four times to compare sets. For this set the final cost of Amazon's financing is competitive with the best flat out purchase rates currently available. Aside from comparing the build and picture quality in store, I also did a fair bit of online research on this Hitachi set. Needless to say, reviews are mixed, but ultimately the image in store convinced me. I also own a Panasonic plasma (their industrial PHD8UK series) that has phenomenal picture quality. The only make that eclipses the picture quality of the Panasonics are the high end Pioneers. However, I do not feel there is a large enough gap in PQ in order to warrant the steep markup for a Pioneer. Now the Hitachi 42HDS69 has a respectable picture quality. Specifically, the resolution is a step above the Panasonic and other non 1080p sets, the color is a bit off and definitely a step down from the Panasonic 42PHD8UK, and the blacks do not have as much depth as the Panasonic. Keep in mind that I am making my judgements strictly from standard definition TV programming as most top tier brand names will manage high def programming and DVD playback admirably. With the hitachi, on the lesser grade channels I see some horizontal white streakiing artifacts which are isolated to those specific channels, and IMO related to how the set renders the images with its higher resolution. The bottom line is that the picture quality, with tweaking, is comparable to the highest end sets. The build quality is very solid, slick looking and definitely looks more durable than the commercial Panasonic line that has sold very well and seems resistant to discounting. It may be a risk purchasing this set as there appears to be a fairly high degree of variability in the performance of the units. I think I got lucky and received a winner. If you are risk averse, I would highly recommend the Panasonic industrial series - of course do your homework. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend the Hitachi 42HDS69 as well, and absolutely prefer plasma picture quality over LCD - plasmas are still way ahead of the pack and 1080p will not be mainstream in the next 5 years, it will take longer than that and by then I will be ready for an upgrade.RE my Amazon purchase experience, I purchased this on monday and received the set today, Saturday March 24, 2007. Impressive to say the least. The shipping was professional, the came when they said they would and full service. I have a feeling though that this response time depends on the brand that you purchase as I tried purchasing a Sharp LCD set in January that never arrived. I had to cancle the order mid-February.
a durable, solidly built camera that bridges the gap between a point and shoot and a dslr. So far, taking pictures of an object that isn't moving (dogs sleeping) and is indoors provided excellent results. Bought a used camera that included a memory card that still had pics from the previous owner. These pics were all of a kids birthday party (Thank the good Lord there wasn't anything creepy) and even action shots that were taken outdoors appeared clear. I'm soooo excited to use this camera to take pics of my sons 1st bday. Perfect little starter bridge camera :)A little background: I have taken a few photography classes with an "old school" film slr. So, I have rudementary knowledge on how to use a dslr and what to expect as far as quality is concerned. Even considering this is an "old" camera, coming out in 2005 I believe, it still gets better reviews than the modern Canon Rebels. Hence the reason I purchased this one. Check out cnet reviews...The only "con" so far is that it is a little noisey, which I'm scared will distract my son when I'm trying to get action photos of him. But then again, holding something large and black up to my eye (cannot see image on screen while taking the picture is another downer) will probably distract him just as much. ;)
Purchased printer approx. two months ago. Super fast and easy setup. One small downside: unable to print more than one sheet of paper or envelope at a time with drawer one (single sheets only) but does a great job with large capacity printing (drawer 2/holds up to 600 sheets) which is what I need the most. Ink quality is great and found a super deal for a 6000 print capacity toner cartride/$26.00 w/o tax and shipping on web! And since I print lots of forms over a given month, I love the speed and simplicity. Saves me time, energy and money. No longer have to run to a print shop for copies. Whew, so glad I purchased - would do again in a heart beat!January 26, 2011Wanted to give everyone an update about my printer and to let you know that it is still going strong after all this time and a whole lot of pages (WHEW!) Deduced how to print more than one envelope and continued sheets at a time from drawer one (had to refigure a few things in the printer settings) and now its working like a top. Have had no smears, no paper snags and still on my second cartridge (of 6000 sheets) since my first review. Folks, I'm still smiling and thankful that I had purchased this printer when I did. It has really been a blessing to me in more ways than you can imagine from scanning and printing, to making large groups of copy and from those simple "hurry up" sheets that I need to print at the very last minute. When my printer is not in use it goes into powersave mode (sleep). But not to worry, at a slight click to print, it awakens quickly and steps right into gear. Thanks again Amazon for this great offer. I don't miss my former Xerox one bit!
I bought this item expecting an okay quality product. This is one of the best I have had so far. strongly recommend.
I almost never write reviews for products, but this time I really had to. These earbuds are great. They are way more comfortable than the standard ones that come with the ipod. I also think the sound quality is much better with these. It's much clearer and fuller sounding than the Apple buds. I can't believe Apple is charging 40$ for an inferior product. These really are worth the 5 bucks spent. :)
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.
I've had this USB drive for a couple of months now, works like a champ. With the rebate, this drive is very competitive with lesser brand products.However, Lexar is refusing to give me my rebate. Their reason: The UPC code was not included (which it was). Of course, now I have no way in disputing this as I sent the original in with the rebate form. Repeated emails with the rebate company and Lexar have led nowhere, so I will never buy another of their products again. Buyers beware......
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 have been very happy with these wireless speakers. I have them spread out through the house and the work very well. I am even thinking about adding a couple additional speakers to the system.
Very good product. It's very serious and just what i want in prescence. The memory comes with a software or something like that that use about 80Mb so you don't have de 2 Gb completly but almost. Anyway I'm pleased with this memory for the appearencce, look and the price.
I just received this item and it works great. In fact I had to turn down the volumn on my phone because it was to loud. I would recommend this to anyone who is considering it.
This is the best thermos on the planet. It keeps my water cold from early in the morning till late in the evening. It is very well made and a little heavy. It also just looks cool.
I bought this unit to replace the original plastic Aurora amps that came with the old style bass shakers I had. Since I'd installed wiring from the wall to the sofa already, I installed this amp in-wall. It works great and provided much more dynamic range and detail on the shakers than the old amps. Don't think I'd try to build a 70 watt subwoofer, but awesome amp for bass shakers. Simple to connect/install. Just connected the output side of my SVS 535W Sonitube sub to this amp, the output wires to the bass shaker wires in my wall and plugged it in.
I bought this for her for Mother's day and she absolutely loves it. She's not so computer savy so we learned to use it together. In about a couple of hours she was transitioning her data from her old daytimer to the &quot;New&quot; Palm. She and I both are surprised at how easy to use and functional this guy really is. I recommend it to anyone who uses a daytimer or other such planner.
We tested a few headphones to work with our Cisco phones in the office. This one beat them all. If you purchase the pig tail connector for the IP phone, these headsets will function great with all the controls. It really makes a difference when you are on the phone for a long time (I work in a technology department and have frequent calls into company tech support lines). The price is great too. Don't waste a lot of money trying out more expensive headsets. These work! The headset adapter we used was the Headset Buddy Phone Headset To RJ9 Cisco Adapter-01-PH25-RJ9CISCO-2.5mm Headset to CISCO Phone Adapter (mouthful) here at Amazon (...).
This screen now using for about a month and it works very well. The unit is rather heavy metal with plastic end caps. My only improvement would be to add ceiling hanging hardware with the unit but is much to spend I spend $10 for hardware.Other than that it is what you are looking for, a good, high reflective screen for viewing.
I ordered this watch a few days before New Years Eve as a present to myself and for wearing to President's Club celebration at the Ritz Carlton Resort in South Beach FL and I wanted a watch specifically meant to get wet without worrying about it being damaged from exposure to the elements.This watch fits comfortably around my wrist. The striking aqua green dial face gets me plenty of comments from folks around the office. The one thing that is kind of odd about this watch, and that is confusing from the get go when you're setting the time initially for the first time, is that it uses the European style of date formatting, DD/MM/YY instead of what we do here in the US, MM/DD/YY.I am not really a sailor but wanted something good looking and different and this watch really fit the bill. If you're looking for an actual sailing watch, from all of the reviews I've read online, you should get this watch as Suunto put a lot into it.If you're like me, and want a fashionable, purposeful watch, then get it too.Hope this helps!
It, the JVC KV-PX9(J), works as expected. I think it is all based upon where you are, even with its built-in interanl antenna, I can get the signal within my house (at 2nd floor, the top floor, a wood normal single house). The firmware and map database updates are available on JVC website. Inside the unit, it runs Windows CE. It's nice that you can play MP3 songs, videos and pictures. The application firmware I have is 01.023.422.00; however, it displays some un-necessay info such as the strength of 8 channel signals and coordinations data which I cannot hide it and blocks 1/4 of width of the map that bothers me. About the guide, it is so so, sometimes, it guides you a long way and it is so obvious that you can get it directly and shorter. This need to be improved.
Everything was perfect - item just as stated and shipped quickly. Would do business again.
One words sums it up, GREAT!This boombox for XM I have with my SkyFi receiver. The kit includes easy directions, a 20 foot "small folding black box antena" (size of a box of smokes), and adapter to plug in. It also can use D Cell Batteries to take out and about.The signal is so strong from XM that I have the antenna right on my table about 10 feet from the window! The sound quality is that of CD.And with the upcoming MLB baseball season, you can take this anywhere and hear your team play as XM will play each and every game from spring training up to the world series! Plus a 24/7 live baseball talk channel!Keep in mind you need an XM receiver to make this work. I have the Delphi SA5000.You won't be disappointed, nor will the person you buy this for as a gift! One of the Top American car makers has a contract to put XM in their automobiiles, and XM stock is rising. So that should tell you something about the popularity of XM radio!
I've had this camera for about a year now. I bought it to replace my Olympus C-750, which was a really superb camera until I accidentally dunked it in a stream and killed it. I bought the 410 since it was advertised as being weather resistant. I have taken it out in the drizzling rain several times, and it does seem to be weather resistant. No problem there.But the pictures aren't that great. The C-750 was significantly better, especially indoors--clearer, sharper, better focused--just superior in every way. The auto-focus on the 410 is absolutely terrible. Often times I can't get it to focus at all on what I want to take a picture of. This is especially true indoors. Indoor photos are a serious pain with this camera. I just tried taking an indoor close-up photo of an eBay item--the camera just won't focus properly. More than a dozen photos, every single one of them out of focus. I just can't get a decent photo of the item with this camera. Hence the motivation for this review. The panorama function is also only so-so. Sometimes it works OK, sometimes it doesn't.Given the choice, I would have just bought another C-750. I'm pretty disappointed with the 410.
Ounce for ounce and dollar for dollar, this may be the best ballhead on the market for serious amateurs. Sturdily built, easy to operate, reasonable price. I would recommend it to others with confidence.
For the price they were, these headphones are very good. They fit well and eliminate the outside noise well enough when traveling in the car with my family. The only complaint is that they easily fall out when working outside or when excersising. I bought them because I thought that the form fitting tight snug would stay in my ear, but I was wrong. They fall out when sweaty because their made of the plasticy waxy materials. Other than that, they are great headphones.
I will only use Pelican cases to protect my stuff. When I got this case I decided to test it out. I filled it with important stuff and then threw it directly into the lake. I then pulled it out and ran it over with my truck. I attached it to a tow rope and pulled it over concrete and through puddles. I then took it and threw it off of a giant bridge more than a hundred feet in the air. Case was fine, contents were fine.... buy it.
The battery fit easily into my ipod w/ no problems, and appears to be working fine. My concern is that the date on the battery was 2007, that would have been information I would have considered when ordering. Two years old, doesn't sound like it was new to me. But, I live in Hawaii, and it's not easy locating a battery for an ipod; so, I'm crossing my fingers all will go well and this replacement will give me my money's worth.
Just want to add a review on how the Samsung DVD L100 player works with the sony memory stick: Near perfect. You can switch to memory stick via a button that toggles between the different modes (dvd, memory stick, direct signal in). You can then browse trough digital pictures in a number of modes: slide show, one at a time (advance with keystrokes), or browse through thumbnails (8 at a time displayed if I recall right). I was able to view/show my digital pictures that I took from morocco with my Sony Cybershot 717 to friends right after the trip in europe.That being said, here a few problems I found:a) my camera takes up to 5 Megapixel pictures - that the Samsung can not handle (3 Megapixel max).b) 3 megapixel pics take rel. long to load, i.e. 30 sec or so per picture, that was a little long. I used the time to talk about the shot and hit "next" right away, but see c)c) while loading a picture, a little window "loading" appears in the middle of the screen. that should better be located at the bottom of the screen, since it blocks some of the pic (about stamp size) and see b) it takes so long to load some pics.d) pics are displayed in widescreen and thus everyone looks a little fatterOther comments:I was unable to get a extra battery from anywhere (Dec 02) - sold out even at samsung, and the 6hr battery is still vaporware - not in production yet.The player can also be hooked up as a monitor to i.e. my digital camera. Pic is not very good, though, but for my studio shots it worked all right (friends could see what I was going to shoot and comment/help out before I took a shot).While flying around europe, we watched many movies on planes. Even stewardesses were stopping by to check out the player - brag factor a 10 for certain. Unit is small/thin and not very heavy, and we got nearly 2hrs out of a fully charged battery - good for one movie (but not for lord of the rings:).The samsung works with 110 and 220 v, thus all you need is the plug adaptor for europe, and you are ready to watch movies in the hotel room / charge the battery.
About 3 months ago, I decided that I'd had enough of my factory car speakers in my 2008 Toyota Prius. I haven't replaced speakers in my cars for years so I didn't want to do the whole rewiring/amp/equalizer/etc deal. I simply wanted to replace the stock speakers with better ones. After a couple of weeks of research, I chose these over Boston Acoustics, Pioneer and Infinity because of the sensitivity rating and price.Before I get on with how great these are, let me explain how bad the old ones were. The stock speakers suffered bad "motorboating"...you know, when a bass heavy piece of music causes the speakers to make a fluttering sound like a motorboat engine. This was a daily occurence, even with the base kicked down two pips. I also had to kick the treble up two pips. Still, the treble was severe. Songs like Alanis Morisette's "Citizen of the Planet" were almost impossible to listen to because the lows were too quiet and the parts where the bass kicked in overpowered the speakers immediately. Once I pulled the stock speakers out, it was evident why they sounded so terrible. The magnets on them were slightly less than an inch in diameter and I couldn't find anything that would actually stick to them.okay, back to the polk audio's. Installation went pretty easy. I did have to make my own mounting brackets from mdf to fit in the huge holes that Toyota has in it's doors. The tweeters fit nicely in the same place as the stock tweeters were. After the install, I was able to put the treble and bass back to flat. Initially, the bass seemed to be a little week and I was concerned that I would have to put an amp in to correct it. After about a month though, it seemed like the speakers started to loosen up. Now, the sound is great. I know I don't need an amp, at least not with this radio. I'm enjoying hearing new things in my music that I'd not heard before because the previous speakers couldn't reproduce it. One note of caution though....as a regular podcast listener, I happened to be listening to a podcast that, at one point, had a car horn honk. It sounded realistic enough that it caused me to swerve to avoid the imaginary car that was approaching on the right! :)I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these speakers to anyone!
I really do love my Panasonic 50 inch projection LCD TV. I use all the connections except the DVI (3 video, 4 component, both RGB, and coax). But, I purchased it in September of 2003 with an extended four year warranty. The light bulb blew out after 3 months. The replacement bulb lasted 17 months before it blew out. The warranty program has covered the blub and replacement, but each time the TV is picked up and returned to the shop for repair. As I write this I am waiting for the TV to be returned to me.I hope the newer bulbs have a longer life as the current cost for the bulb is $300.00, and I want to keep this TV long after the extended warranty runs out.
Great product... only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it doesn't have a built-in mute button or a volume control. Otherwise, nobody knows I'm on a headset and I get to work hands free. I recommend this product.
I bought 2 of these for my boys for Christmas. The write-up says that it works with all Ipods, but this is not true. Both of my boys have the Ipod Touch Generation 2, and Ipod does not support it as an accessory.
This TV is a great value. IT has an extraordinary picture, either with a HD antenna or cable/sat. You will not be disapointed with this item.
Cable used to connect Spy Camera recorder to TV for play back.Met requirements at an excellent price.What else can one say.
This product provides superb protection or your Zune and your machine will work perfectly while being carried in the "bag". It's made of high-impact plastic mainly and really is well built. I was actually surprised to get such a product for such a small price. This is one product I recommend to everyone.
I have NEVER been so disappointed in a portable CD player (and I've owned many). No major complaints solely as an MP3 player, BUT I STRONGLY reiterate previous comments regarding skipping/stopping and short battery life in the CD mode. The sound quality was decent, but I found it to have a higher then normal &quot;whirr&quot; during operation. The player's overall fragility and complete lack of service at TDK is what really makes the purchase not worth it. After four months, just past the three-month warranty, the player stopped reading any CDs (the display reads OPEN). Evidently, TDK has NO authorized service centers and will not repair the product there. A friendly-but-utterly-useless customer service rep suggested I find a mom-and-pop electronics store that would repair the player, or I was &quot;out of luck.&quot; (no large service center will touch a it, if they are not an authorized service center for the brand). Plus, the labor costs just aren't worth it.She suggested that the player had been dropped and a piece broken from between the covers, rendering it useless. I cannot recall any accidents with the player, and a portable should possess a minimum level of durability. The rep remarked that this was a common problem with the unit.Great price and some features, but what's the point if the product doesn't work in a few months? You shouldn't have to be &quot;lucky&quot; to purchase a reliable product.
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
If you haven't connected the hub to electricity directly and your computer is on 'sleep' or 'stand by' mode, you won't be able to recharge your iPod or any other item that can charge through a USB. But I think that's a computer issue rather than a hub issue.Other than that, it works like a charm!
I just can't get used to the Ergo type keyboard, used to a flat one, never seem to get my fingers on the right keys............I have three other Microsoft keyboards and all are flat and I like them, but this style isn't for me.
This is a very good scanner, with some bad support. First off, the software that comes with it does not work with Windows XP. The support for the software is from some third party company, not Epson, and they seemed to be mentally challenged! The actual driver for the scanner, which is from Epson, works fine. So, I had to use one of my picture viewing programs to get the scanner to work. Once I did, and you may find this hard to believe, I found the scanner scans TOO GOOD! It picks up DUST! That being said, the quality of the scans are incredible! I am sure if you do have Windows XP, you will rate this scanner 5 Stars. If you have Windows XP, be prepared for a headache. Now that I got the scanner working, I do recommend it.
This radio works very good and has done everything that i would expect from a compact device and then some . I think with an even better antena it would far exceed my expectations . I wish sony made an AC adapter for this but you can get an aftermarket one that seems to work just fine .
This bad boy ROCKS!! Within minutes of getting it I was taking pictures and video of my son. It has all sorts of cool features- artistic effects, sepia tones, black and white, fading in and out...but that's not the coolest part. I love that there is a lens cover for the camcorder and that we always have the choice available between camcorder and digital camera. The battery life is long and you can easily adjust the settings for lots of pictures OR very very high quality pix and just not as many can be stored in memory. Hooking it up to transfer pictures to a PC was a cinch. So much easier than our old JVC camcorder. This is so easy to use and we've only had it a couple of weeks. Did I mention the night vision? Don't hesitate...buy now, you won't be sorry!!
This is my first digital camera and I couldn't be happier. It is easy to use, small enough to throw in a pocket or purse yet large enough to hang on to while snapping a photo. Printed picture quality is excellent!
It's a CD case. It does what it's supposed to. It seems very sturdy and although I can't imagine anyone carrying this thing around with them, i imagine that it would hold up if you did. There is a small case included inside of it where you can put 10 CDs or DVDs in and then carry those around. This is a nice feature. Overall I recommend it. good case.
Great headphones for the price. I needed a set that had a volume control and these fill the bill nicely.
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.
I ordered these through Prime of course and they came early. I order cases all the time from Staples and receive them broken about 50% of the time. This order came unbroken and with good packaging. Also half the cost of Staples. Overall very satisfied.
I got this headset to listen to music very loudly. I would like to listen to music in very high volumn but without disturbing the other people. And this product best suites my needs. Even I use it to voice chat with my friend over net and the voice quality is also excellent.I highly recommand this product.The problem with this product is its little heavy and may slip from the head if you bend down while listening to music or whatever. Otherwise its very good.
I've just started using this scope a couple of months ago after it sitting in my closet for 2 years. But in the past 2 months I've used this practically every clear night available. Here are my thoughts and advice after extensive use:For the price and the aperture this scope is great. The first thing I did was buy a Ultima barlow and 3 X-Cel eyepieces - 25mm, 10mm, and a 2.3mm. With the 10mm barlowed you get magnification of 130X which will give you great views of the rings of Saturn and the bands of Jupiter. On nights of exceptional seeing you can use the 2.3mm for a magnification of 280X -which is close to the max useful magnification of 300X- and can see the Great Red Spot on Jupiter. The moon is awesome at high magnification, but if it is more than a quarter full you need a filter because it is too bright to view. From my very light polluted yard (limiting magnitude at zenith about 4 - 4.5) I can still see most of the Messier catalog, although I haven't been able to resolve any globulars, and some of the fainter nebula aren't viewable, and the few brighter galaxies are just smudges. However, open clusters are great to look at and some of the brighter nebula are great (Orion, Swan, Lagoon). I'm sure that if you get this scope to a dark site it would be way better.As far as the GoTo feature - it works great if you align it properly. The most important things you need to do are to enter an accurate time(don't estimate - I was off by 20 minutes one night and couldn't find anything) and date, gps coordinates (I used Google Earth to get the exact coordinates of my house and anywhere else I may take my scope), and have the scope level. As far as the Star align, I found that the One Star align works best. If you don't know any named stars use the Sky software that came with the scope and learn to identify the brightest stars in the sky for that night. Using this method I've consistently been able to slew to dozens of Messier objects each night with no problem. Last night I spent 2 hours slewing between about 14 different objects in the southern part of the sky, and at the end of the session the scope was still bringing objects to near the center of my 25mm eyepiece - it definitely does what it is supposed to.Also learn how to collimate it. The manual shows how to do this just by looking through the focuser and centering the reflection of you eye - this will give you a rough collimation - but to align more accurately you need to buy a collimation tool.Overall this is a great beginners scope - it will show you enough of the wonders of the night sky to make you want a bigger scope and see even deeper!
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.
Product worked great and just as described. Seller was prompt with shipment. I'm very happy with my order!
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.
Very good quality, exactly what I needed to network several in home computers. I like the fact that it is cat6.
After 1 defective drive and 4 coasters, I would say this drive has by far been one of the biggest computer headaches I've ever dealt with. It doesn't burn at 8x even with the appropriate media. If you are planning on backing up home movies, I would strongly urge against this drive as the backups I have made freeze at the 12 minute mark. Back to the store!
I read "Winchester"'s review and kept coming back because of it, debating and debating, until I finally just bit the bullet and bought it sight unseen. I am so glad I did.Although I've never heard of Mustek before, I think it's absolutely unbelievable that you could get a little device that's smaller than my digital camera that records MP3s, takes pictures and also ok-quality videos for a little over 100 bucks. Plug it into your usb port, and slide the files right over to your desktop, it's that simple! I've taken videos of Toastmasters meetings, trips, Mother's day with my family, and even uploaded videos to youtube taken with this thing - it's so convenient and simple with the memory cards! And completely portable; bring extra AA batteries with you, because it's easy to get the video bug with this little thing.I, like Winchester in the reviews section, have several video cameras, all of various price ranges and quality ranges. They are, in comparison, much more difficult to operate, though. This little camera is best for capturing the moment, and I carry it in my purse in the little drawstring pouch it came in. It even came with a little tripod, which is so cute! I've used this thing more than any video camera I have, because it's simple, easy to use, and I carry it everywhere. The buttons are intuitive, it's press, record, and playback, like a no-brainer. When you're done, you can go back and watch the video you've just taken on the little screen, or take a look at anything else you've got on the memory card.I am so happy with this purchase, I can't tell you. I find myself looking for things to take videos of, and keep spare batteries and memory cards in my purse, just in case the batteries get tired, or I run out of space on a card. I think it has already paid for itself, and it seems to be weathering the wear and tear of being knocked around in my purse pretty well.Kudos and thanks to Winchester for writing the review that encouraged me to buy this little camera. If you're looking for high quality, this isn't it; but if you're looking for convenience and the ability to record and have videos to playback of little wonderful memorable events in your life, this is a great little camera for that. It's also a great little camera for people who do videoblogging; you'd be able to answer people on youtube very quickly with this little camera, because downloading the files from the camera is so quick and simple.I have two videocameras that I paid over $1,000 each for, and I don't use either one of them like I use this little thing.
It is good CD storage. one month later I bought the 2nd one. one for my daughter and one for myself.
I can now leave a computer on continuously with streaming audio, ssh, http, and samba (windows file sharing). It's amazing how easy this device can be hacked to add an incredible amount of features. Right away I replaced the default Linksys firmware with UNSLUNG 5.5 and added dropbear (for ssh) and slimserver (mp3/radio stream server). I also added vsftpd (ftp server) because it operates at 3 times the transfer speed of the embedded Samba (windows share).With Slimserver, I now can stream over the internet (tunnelled over ssh) to listen anywhere.With dropbear (sshd) I can use scp to copy data from the attached hard drive to wherever I may be at the time. (use PuTTY client in windows). See http://www.nslu2-linux.org for all these goodies and more.And, if you need to access the ext3 formatted drive from Windoze, use the ext2ifs driver found at http://www.fs-driver.org .Oh, and by the way removing resistor #83 doubles the clock speed of the device from 133 Mhz to 266 Mhz to make it a speedy little sucker (http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/HowTo/OverClockTheSlug).
I am using this receiver plugged into the aux. plug on my car radio. The sound is great-much better than the FM radio. Have had it a few months now and no problems whatsoever. I also bought the kit for using in the home and it works great also.Highly recommend
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!
Welcome to freedom! You will experience a life change. This could have been perfect if I didn't have to wear a transceiver (though small). I have seen units at work in which you only wear a head set (built-in transceiver): but I couldn't find this online.
For 20 bucks this things a bargain. I actually bought it for a show display, but found myself listening to the radio at work and at school. The storage is ample, the size just right, the use easy, and the practicallity unmatched. A value that simply can't be beat.
I received this product in good condition, but when placed in my printer, nothing came out. I contacted the seller and was told I would receive another cartridge, but that never materialized. It was the product, because I bought one locally and it worked just fine.
Great speakers, pretty big but awesome. Im running them off of a 100 watt X 2 receiver, and they are LOUD the bass is strong and good sound quality.on a different note, i ordered two of them and when the first one came it was damaged, it wouldnt work, however when i called the number on the website they were very nice heres what i hade to do to get another one : i got an email sent to me so i didnt have to pay for shipping so i stuck that on the box and then once they could see on the tracking thing that it was in transit back to them they sent me a new speaker. very simple good job!
I've had my SG300 for 3 years now, and it inexplicably stops on its own (you can hear an internal shutoff click) and, ultimately, freezes, and all data is lost. It failed from the first time used. If I attend to it by not letting any time lapse, I'm ok, but that's hardly reliable! I've initialized countless times over the years. I'm on a Mac. The software that came with it was for a PC. In case it's my mistake (not knowing how to use it) I've talked to countless people (PC/Mac) and researched on the web and no one has a solution, but I AM reading about similar complaints. I use it ONLY as my secondary backup, which I keep offsite. My firewire LaCie Porsche, on the other hand, works flawlessly! I don't take this SG seriously.
So I purchased this thinking that so many people have purchased it, it must decent. WRONG AGAIN.Out of the box the transmiter digital LED display scrolls through the smoker and food temp in an endless loop very fast. Thought well, maybe it needs to settle it. Nope, wrong again, its busted. The probes read the temp correctly and the transmitter sends them to the reciever okay, but still the transmitter display is messed up.Going to return it tomorrow. Other complaints:On / off switch in transmitter is inside the battery compartmentTo change tempature setting for the HI/LOW on reciever you have to scroll throught all the highest temp to get to the lowest temp and if you go past your temp, well, scroll more.
Bought it, got it, plugged it, and configured it... It just works!Never had a problem, range is excelent, and configuring it is a breeze. The only thing I miss is the option to configure a dynamic DNS service, but for most people it won't be necessary.
Found the lens to work very well, bit fiddly putting together when in a hide.Overall first class.Downside had to pay nearly double the price at customs and excise in Tax for this reason I don't think I will be buying anything form America again which is a pitybecause the service and the item were first rate.
The instructions are useless the camera isnt water proof it doesnt have bluetooth as the manual states bluetooth function it doest retain the settings when you turn the power off in order to get the picture on the correct side the writting is backwards other than that i guess it's ok
Cleans the lenses very well. After using one month, I lost the cap.Loosing cap has probably nothing to do with the way this product is built. The cleaner works just fine after loosing the cap anyways. I give 5 stars to this product.
This 5 megapixel camera delivers stunning detail, and has more accurate and vivid color than any other camera I've owned. The camera is very small, has a startup time of about a second, and is the best value out there right now. I compared this camera to the Canon S400 and its competitors, and the decision was easy.
I recently installed the adapter on an old Win 98SE computer in my daughter's room. This room is on the other side of the house (large) from the room my router is in. Easy setup. Previous adapter's signal was always weak or non-existant. The Linksys reaches the router with a 60% signal strength and 2400 Kb/sec. download time with a cable modem. Plenty fast for my daughter. It may cost more, but in my opinion, is worth every penny.
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.
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've grown from an old Kodak digital camera, to a Canon G1, and finally to a Digital SLR. Along the way we still used compact 35mm and APS cameras for convenience while traveling and for quick snapshots. Once we saw the Kodak C6330 we trashed those small film cameras and are now 100% digital.First the camera. It has an excellent 3x optical zoom and more than enough bytes for 4x6 and 5x7 photos. It is very easy to use, and the program modes make it a simple process, no more complex than film point and shoots.We went with a 128mb memory card, and sometimes we wish we purchased a 256mb one. Its all a matter of how many photos you take before uploading them to your computer (remember, you can always delete photos while previewing them to create more room).When you are ready to upload, Kodak's docking system is fantastic, Just place the camera in the cradle and press the transfer button. It does not get any easier than this. Kodak's Easyshare software (included with the cradle) makes it simple to print, edit, mail, or send photos to an online printer service.If you want a decnt zoom lens in a quality point and shoot camera, this one is a great choice.
Had problems keeping linked up. Impossible to backups of the Drive. At least for me.
Este lente es lo m&aacute;ximo en calidad, precisi&oacute;n, precio/valor, puedes hacer zoom a una foto hasta el final sin perder calidad en lo absoluto.Es un dineral, pero lo vale dolar por dolar. Lo compre, los resultados son magnificos y estoy feliz con mi 500 de Canon.
very good tv and the shopping experince was superb very professinal. delivery was on time and well done. so far so good on the tv of course im comparing it with my old tv but i would find it hard to believe one could get a better picture.
This product works very good with my smoker. It measured temperature and I could view it remotely. However, it has a couple of flaws the engineering staff needs to fix:- Put a magnet on the back on the transceiver. There isn't anywhere to put the transceiver (the unit with the temperature probe) on the smoker. If you don't have a shelf on the smoker, it just hangs very close to the heat or you have to balance it on top.- Upgrade the firmware to tell the receive when it has lost connection and create a button to force a reconnect. If the unit drops to connection, it won't tell you and you think you have the right temperature when it could be varying.- Setting upper and lower temperatures - unless you like the sound of 14-year old playing a GameBoy on crack, setting upper and lower temperatures involves over 100 beeps to get it set properly. By the time I was done setting it, I was ready for a vasectomy. There should be a function to hold down the button and have the unit speed through the numbers. Right now, one button push = one degree change. Get your fingers warmed-up.Unless you absolutely NEED to have one right now, wait for an upgraded version to come out with these changes.
It's working better that i think, it keep my laptop coldest and i don't need to preoccupation for my equipment bring hot anymore.
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.
After having issues with a couple of pull-ups from a competitor I decided to go with Elite's EZ-Cinema, and I'm so glad I did. I live in a small apartment, and this screen is the perfect solution for my living situation. The EZ-Cinema uses a sturdy rod support system rather than a scissor pull-up mechanism you'll find on other portables (including the EZ-Cinema Plus). I wasn't sure how reliable the rod support was going to be, but its actually very easy and practical to use. There are two notches at the top of the rod support that allows the owner to stand the screen straight up and down, or tilt the screen back slightly for manual keystoning of projected images.There are no obvious waves in the screen unless you get right up on it and look at it from the side. There's almost no bowing on the sides of the screen, which is a problem with some pull-ups. No rips or dirt or oil smudges, all of which I've had issues with in previous pull-up purchases. The screen looks bright, and projected light is evenly distributed. Build quality is all around very decent. The pull-up is packaged with a user's guide, brochure for other Elite products, and a case cover to prevent scratches while in transit.After a lot of research and experience with other screen makers I think I can say with some confidence that if you're in the market for an affordable portable this is probably the best out there.
This review is for the 17" slip case.This is an excellent slip case. It fits my Dell E1705 well, and is small and light, with a comfortable shoulder strap. Its compactness can be a problem sometimes; it gets clunky when you fit an AC adapter and mouse into the side pocket. Also, the side pocket is held closed by a piece of velcro in the middle, and there aren't really any pockets inside, only a business card holder and a few spaces for pens, so there's no real safe place to put any small objects, IE bluetooth dongles, wireless mouse receivers. If you want a case to hold all that, you'll probably want to buy another case. If you just want a case to put your laptop in, maybe an extra battery or a power adapter, for a short trip to work on something where you won't be needing all your accessories, this case will be fine.
Replacement cable for a Dell MP3100 projector. Seems as sturdy as the original cable although only time will tell how tough it is.
Love this camera. Has everything you need for snap and shoot. Takes good pictures of my young nephews who don't sit still for a photo!
This is a great product. I had another one for years until it simply quit from years of use. Now I have a new one and I like the feature of the on/off switch. Much easier to use.
As a long time photographer i needed this filter,would not consider buying any lens without one.The canon was a good price and does what it says it will do.i just returned a tiffen filter as it was not as smooth screwing on or off. so not to sound like an employee of canon this thing works. no streaks or haze when i bought it(means it's fresh)and locked it on and that is that.
Love this little gadget. Able to plug it into single items or a full power strip to see where any power drain is or even exact power cost. can see instant usage (estimate on 24 on) or leave it plugged in a few days to get correct on and off average. has worked like a charm.
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!
This adapter was easy to install in my computer, and I was happy to see that not only was it detected and easily installed in Windows XP, but the Feisty Fawn release of Ubuntu as well. The only problem some people may have is that the installation instructions are not very detailed, but anyone who knows anything about PC hardware shouldn't have a problem with it.
For anyone who prizes compactness, these spring loaded roll-up cables are "just the ticket". Through a series of ratcheted stops you can extend the cable through several lengths - up to 3 feet and then, when finished, the spring mechanism will retract it back to its compact form. I have about 10 of these (since in addition to use with my laptop, I also use them around the house; where, by extending it to the exact length I need, saves me the headache of having to wrap and tie those loose unsightly cables that we constantly have to put up with between peripherals).The only concern with constant extension and retraction (when used with a portable system) is the possibility that the wire, being exercised will eventually break. With all of these cables I have had over a 10 year period, I have had only one fail - so they are pretty resilient.Note: in addition to firewire, these cables can also be purchased with other connectors e.g. Internet, USB, Modem
This bag has held my camera without any issues. I own a Nikon D40 and it has given me no issues. Its really simple to put the camera in and I don't have to worry about the camera strap getting in the way like with some bags. It also doesn't look like a camera bag so I don't have to worry as much about someone trying to steal it.
Alright, this is hands down the best bag of it's size and function I have ever seen. I had bought this bag, and after my longtime camera broke, I gave it to a friend of mine. When I got a new camera, I figured I'd get another bag. When I went shopping again for a bag, I realized what a treasure this Canon bag was, and I had a hard time tracking it back down!First off, I want to start with this brought forward, "for it's size and function." This bag is not big enough for all your toys. I chose it from the shelf of a camera store because I wanted a bag as small as possible that would hold my limited camera setup, so I could bring everything with me without having to "pack", but small enough to actually carry around all day and not have it be in the way all the time. It's roughly the same size as a woman's purse (though a little squarer in shape). That said, I currently carry in it:Nikon D200 body (with protective rubber body, which makes it a little bulkier)Attached 18-200mm lens with hoodSB-600 speedlight2 extra batteriesbattery charger and cordusb cord and card readervideo cord for plugging into RCA inputremote trigger and recieverextra memory cardlens cleaning cloths and a tiny LED flashlight (about 3" long)a pez dispenser for plugging into the hotshoe (makes the kiddies smile) and extra pezThis makes it crowded enough to make it hard to get the camera in/out quickly, but fits everything for quick pick-up and carry. That said, taking the cords, pez, batteries, charger and extra CF card and putting them in a small pouch that hangs on the strap makes sufficient room to easily access everything else very easily. To me, the size is just right, but size is not why this bag rocks!I ride offroad motorcycles and frequently take the camera with me. Off course, I'm concerned about it banging around or crashing and getting broken. This bag relieves this concern in several fundemental ways that I have yet to see on another bag.First, look at the hardware. IT'S MADE OF METAL. the clips, zipper, hooks, NO PLASTIC. The hook at each end of the strap is a rotating clip. The way it's designed makes it so that you cannot apply stress to the clips just by twisting, so they last a lot longer. Plus, the spring loaded clip is shaped such that it's nearly impossible to accidentally unclip them, but very easy if you want to.Second, look at the stitching. The solid metal ring on the bag that the strap clips to is inserted into nylon that is stitched all the way down the side of the bag and into the bottom. There six inches of stitching holding the strap on, and it's all visible. Even the top handle is totally solid, I never worry about the strap coming loose, or breaking suddenly. The ones I was seeing in the store, were plastic clips, attached to 1/4" wide strapthat had 1/2" of stitching holding it in. On other bags, in an environment where the bag is undergoing some motion, those clips could break, the stitching could come out, or the strap that the clip is attached to could break - all in an instant without any sign of wear. With this bag, I can see how close anything is to breaking.Third, and I can't believe this is not touted in the item description, there is another strap on this bag! You can fold it back, tuck it inside a pouch in the back so that most of the time, the bag is just a regular shoulder strap orientation, but you can pull out this second strap that goes around your waist. Once again, the hardware on the second strap is high quality. On the motorcycle, this relieves most pressure from the shoulder strap, since it's really strapped tightly around my waist. No bouncing around at all. However, extreme environments aside, when I'm just walking around town shooting, I take out the second strap, tie the bag to my back essentially, and it's not constantly in the way swinging around, I don't even notice it. In addition, with the extra strap, my shoulders don't get as tired walking around with a heavy camera for a long time from a single shoulder strap.Finally, and no one got a picture of this, there are plastic runners on the bottom of the bag, so as it's used, picked up, put down, dragged around, whatever, it's not wearing a hole in the bottom of the bag.All in all, I was impressed at the quality in this bag when I first got it. When I start looking at other name brand bags that are supposed to do the same thing, I am amazed at the lack of quality in some of the most fundamental areas. If this bag ever wears out, I will seek out another one just like it again and again until someone else starts meeting some of the basic needs of an outdoor photographer.
This item is a real lifesaver - or rather, necksaver! The standard straps that come with DSLRs are ok, but this strap is another thing altogether. Around the neck or over the shoulder, this strap is always comfortable.Downside is that it's a bit on the short side.And it stops you looking like an advertising board for Nikon or Cannon...
I found this at a 1GB price, and it is awesome. From the blue LED to the titanium casing, my cool factor has skyrocketed, for I am now the coolest guy in school. I really like it.
Very easy to install. Good storage space when packing up all the cords, etc. Holds the DVD playervery securely.
what else could I add to this marvelous laptop? I guess nothing.Although it is not the cheapest solution for your portable needs, I should say for 1149 is a bargain. Very fast Core 2 duo 2.4Ghz, Centrino 2, 4GB RAM.I got it from Elecsurf, and I don't know if this was exactly the same laptop advertised, but it came with four additional features not mentioned on the specifications:1) Bluetooth is included2) Fingerprint reader3) It is not Windows Vista Home Premium, but Vista Business.4) LightScribe enabled BD-ROMI personally don't care about the Media Center Edition. My desktop PC comes with it, and I don't use it. So in my case it was a plus finding it was the Vista Business version that came along. So beware if you are expecting this software on your portable, you can ask the store you're planning to buy this from, what version is pre-installed with this computer.Have in mind that even if Windows Business is pre-installed, there is a software from HP supporting all your Media capabilities needs: HP QuickPlay.Fully metallized, comes with a sober HP glossy Imprint design, not the one with curly lines all over, or the bronze delight which I liked a lot on the Dv3 series, but a slightly discreet squared grey print on it.You won't be disappointed with the Nvidia 512MB video card included. I have used it with google Earth and Second Life, everything just runs smooth with it.It Comes with an HDMI output, so it comes handy upon playing portably your blu-rays and connecting them to your HDTV (cable is not included)the upper bar with all media related buttons (mute, volume, play, pause, etc) are touch sensitive, no need to push buttons (except the power button). Usually the Wifi/bluetooth switch to enable/disable wireless capability is placed at the bottom, but in this laptop is placed on the same upper bar (not a sliding button, but a touch button). It took me seconds to find out where it was placed! LOLFor those looking reference on the Windows Vista Experience Index, after running the evaluation, these were the results for this machine:Evaluation SubscoreProcessor--------5.3Memory(RAM)------5.9Graphics---------3.6Gaming Graphics--4.7Primary HDD------5.4Symantec NIS 60-day trial is included, so don't forget to include on your purchase Antivirus software.Conclusion:Look no further. Great video card, Blu-ray Reader + DVD+-RW Combo, Fingeprint reader, Centrino 2 fast CPU.
This is the ultimate question. Before this issue lets reveal a small lie of Canon.This is how they advertise this product:"The ZR100 features both a DV terminal (IEEE 1394 or Firewire) and USB terminal for connection to a DV-compatible computer or another DV-camcorder."This is the reality:No USB terminal in ZR100. I'm seriously considering filing a complaint to FTC. ZR200 has it but not ZR100.This is what they do NOT advertise:You have to have a editing software to transfer your images to your computer. And they do not provide the software. You have to spend extra money (you know how pricy those softwares are). Your computer might already be equipped with such software though.Canon doesn't even provide a shoulder strap.How cheap they are!! Someday they will sell it piece by piece.Sony comes with a shoulder strap, which is a 30 dollar difference and it's a must for the safety of your equipment.Other than these, the machine works very well. No noise! Those who noticed noise must have bat ears or I should see an ear specialist. This is why I gave 5 stars to the product. But 0 stars to Canon.Sony is a little pricy but it comes with the software. If you already have a video editing sofware, this is not a big deal. Sony has USB port as well. But actually USB port is a little useless because you need a firewire port anyways to transfer the images. Sony gives shoulder strap as well (30 dollar difference).Sony has a remote control. But why the heck would you need one? The price difference between Sony seems to go away in fact when you consider these. Not to mention that Sony mini DV camcorder has Carl Zeiss lenses and a more advanced tech to capture images.If you're counting dollars go for ZR100. If not choose Sony.
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.
While this could have been a good product, from a company I once considered a top supplier of Flash memory, MP3 players, and other products, this device includes U3 VIRAL software that takes over the host PC and forces itself into the system. The maker, Sandisk, claims that it can be removed, but that is a blatant lie. The software resides on an apparently permanent partition of the device, making the device a 1.9GB storage rather than the advertised 2GB. The accompanying software that is supposed to remove the U3 virus from the device does not even recognize that the device is attached, then fails to remove the offending virus. There is NO WAY to use the device as a normal flash drive.Despite the previous dozens of Sandisk products I own and use, this is the LAST time I'll EVER buy a Sandisk product!
Have had, and still have, multiple Canon and Sony cameras for various purposes. This particular Canon has great specs and even more importantly, my wife loves using it more than any others that she's used before.
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.
This was a great value. I'm using it from my digital antenna, and it has been great, no problems. I particularly like the tightening mechanism, which is much easier on the fingers than the wrench-fitted type that you normally find on coaxial cable.
There have been several mixed reviews for this unit for people looking to do very specific things or with very specific setup issues.I wanted to post a review to say that this box works beautifully with its key functionality and is one of the best purchases I have made in a while.I have it setup plugged into my network through wired ethernet (it did work via wireless, but I think the wired is more consistant considering its location) and am using a Maxtor Shared Storage drive as a media server.I can go through the folders on my drive and find videos to watch very easily. They start playing quickly and play consistantly. I am outputting via component at 720p and the image is beautiful.The unit properly displays HD video in wide screen and the pause/fast forward/rewind all work great. I use the optical audio and it works great plugged into my surround system.Simply - it works. If you want to watch videos from your computer/drive in high quality on television it works great and is a perfect addition to a home theatre system.
As good as the Palm IIIx is to many, there's a bug in the unit for some. I returned my new Palm IIIx after three attempts at Hot-Sync'ing and losing all my data. Tech support tried but failed to identify the problem. They said a Palm engineer would call me, but that never happened. I'd like to buy a new unit thinking that my past problem was a fluke, but I see others here saying the same thing. Buy with caution.
i work in a factory with a lot of backgroud noise and i was plesantly surprised with the ability of these headphone to counter most of the noises. while it didn't block all of the noises, it countered enough of the noises that irealy didnt notice the rest
I recently purchased the Linksys WPC55AG wireless PCMCIA card, and the WRT55AG wireless router. Both of these products are suppose to support A+B+G. Any review on here stating that these products work without a glitch are people who have wide open unsecure wireless networks. As for us more advanced users who prefer security, these products are a joke. Both work perfectly with no security enabled. However, enable WEP and BLAM! ...everything stops working. The router drops your DHCP connection over and over. This was supposedly resolved in firmware v1.04, NOT! I have been through one WPC55AG card, and two WRT55AG routers at Linksys Tech Support recommendations. And every single time, it is the exact same problem. What sucks is that not enough people buy the tri-band A+B+G products, so they don't care that it doesn't work. They simply choose to worry about there &quot;G&quot; only products that seem to be somewhat working at this point. Hence the promotion of the new Linksys G-Speedbooster technology. Be smart, don't waste your money on these products. Also, for all you happy customers, try securing your wireless network, then come back and tell us that this router and card are great products.
This item was excatly was i required. It was delivered on time and flawlessly! Comes with the power cord and also the USB cable. Now I can charge my Casio Z40 again.
I've owned this Philips mini stereo system for about a year, and I'm generally happy with the purchase. The 5-CD system has good sound and many nice features, such as a remote control, sleep function, and Gameport connections. I also like the way it looks, especially the large knobs; however, it does take up a fair amount of room for this type of stereo system.The only real complaint I have is that the CD changer is slow and clunky. When I try to switch from one CD to another in the 5-CD shuffler, the system is very slow. Push the button and you hear shuffling noises for quite a long time before the CD actually switches. The display is also sometimes confusing - I often cannot tell whether the next CD is going to play, or whether I need to push another button. Because the changer is slow, I sometimes wait awhile realizing that the next CD is not set to play. However, this inconvenience is relatively minor. Overall, I'm pleased that I purchased this stereo; the CD changer is less than ideal but not really problematic.I should note that I have not used any of the Gameport connection capabilities - I bought this system mostly to play CDs. So check out the other reviews for those aspects.
This the best battery charger there is and I have own and have own a lot. I have also the Ansmann Energy 8 Charger. I love them both. On one occasion, one of my universal charger scared the living daylight out of me when it overheated and smoke started to come out of it! It literally melted the plastic and the battery. I thought it was going to exploded! And most of my others, they over charged the batteries and made the batteries really hot! I have to be cautious and pay attention to how long have been charging the batteries and make sure I take the batteries off before something happens. So I searched and found the Ansmann energy charger and I am really happy and am worry free. I can relax and leave the batteries sitting there until I need them. I feel at ease knowing that it will not melt or explode or even overcharges! It also refresh/discharge then charges your battery. It can even detect a faulty batteries. I love the fact that you can charge any type of batteries independently with each others. I can charge 1 C, 2 D, 4 AAA, 5 AA, and 4 9V at the same time, or any other combination. Not like my other chargers where I either have to charge in pairs or the same types at a time. And worst of all some of them come only to charge...say AA and AAA only, they don't come this versatile where you can charge all type of batteries. And with this Ansmann I can easily charge just 1 AAA and nothing else. One big downside to the charger is that it is EXPENSIVE! And it doesn't charge Li-ion batteries. I wish it did...like the RCR123A or even the 18650 batteries. But the bottom line is it's an excellent product! I believe it's well worth 100 bucks for your safety and the diversity of charges and usage.This will be the only charger I'll be using until they come out with one that is safe and able to charge other batteries type such as RCR123A and 18650 batteries also. For now I am a happy camper. I really highly recommend this charger!
Was very happy with the process of purchasing this item and the speedy delivery with which it was delivered. The navigation system itself is amazingly easy to use and transport. Love it!
I like it. I use it for Hulu and MLB more than anything. Kind of slow interface, but it's good for the price.
I bought several of these GPS's (one for each of my grown children) they absolutely love them. Over and over they have raved about how easy it is to use and how accurate it is. It was recommended to me by a good friend whom I trusted and I have not been disappointed. They were delivered from Amazon in a timely manner and in perfect condition. At some point I intend to order one for myself.
I have used this on my computer in my cruiser for over a year and a half now. Its a bit heavy, but produces good light. The switch on top to turn it on and off is a very nice feature. I had to put duct tape around the edges to keep the light from blinding me.
In a nutshell, they have sold you an overpriced yacht (while neglecting to tell you there is a hole in the boat!) This KVM just doesn't work properly. It won't work with any keyboard except a $5 stripped down basic and it won't work with any mouse but a PS/2 wired 1 click mouse. Even with the standards it drops the devices. You need to reset the device several times in a day. This product is so faulty. For this reason stay way until the company releases new firmware to address all the engineering issues they have. Choose any othe KVM but this IOGEAR product.
works! I'm not worried about the cops getting me! Easy to use and sits nice on my dashboard and this was a great price!
What other handheld offers such a strong combination of style and power? None, that's what.For my first handheld as I'm about to graduate from college, I was undecided, between the Visor Neo, Palm m125 and the Clie-s360. I know I made the right choice with the Clie-s360.The m125, at a similar price point, offers less ram, a smaller screen size, and an uglier (in my opinion) design that makes it look like a toy. The Clie-s360 has a great silverish two-tone glossy/matte look, and even though it's still a plastic case it feels solid in either hand. The Visor Neo is bulkier, less RAM, and looks and feels like a grocery store check-out line toy.Once you've tried it, you'll find that the left thumb operated jog-dial becomes as indispensible as your mouse wheel (if you have one, that is. If not, get one!) I'm a lefty, but I still have no problem using the jog-dial to scroll through web pages on AvantGo (bundled). Only time jog-dial and lefthandedness is bad is when using the stylus, but I'm not usually scrolling when writing, so it doesn't really come up.Tech specs are comparable with other new models, except for the fact that it's a affordable model with internal 16 MB!!! Very nice bonus for now, since few in its class can compare.You won't be disappointed with this as you first PDA, and as an upgrade from an older PDA you'll be pleased with its design and features!
bought this as a travel camera to use with my laptop when out of the country. It is small and easy to pack and worked well.
i love this headset, they sound great, has a good quality sound, its really good for that price, i wasn't expected this quality
I ordered this bag because I was tired of the handles breaking on my other shoulder bags. This bag is very sturdy, and the handles look like they can take the weight. The inside has more room than it looks like from the outside, and the waterproof material is a great addition.
Very hard to configure - nowhere in the supplied documentation did it list the default password (admin), so I had to search on the web. Once configured it worked well wired, but it lacks WPA support and it doesn't seem to work when I have SSID Broadcast disabled on my router. I guess that's fine if you have an unsecured wireless network, but if you care about security you'll only use the wired Ethernet port, in which case you may as well get a cheaper wired-only one.UPDATE -- as others have noted, the (unreleased) 6047 firmware supports WPA.
I will buy an IPOD in due time, but for right now, the SanDisk Sansa is the perfect one start off with. I didn't want to spend a lot of money for an item I never use before. I just want to listen to music without carrying cds/cd player and the fancy stuff (examples: video viewing; combination cell phone).The MP3 is easy to program your music (make sure you have Windows XP on your desktop [computer] or laptop). This player is also a recorder and has FM radio. The items that come with this are instruction booklet, mini cd to set-up on computer system (I was able to program music without this cd), plastic cover, velco strip clip-on, earphones, and the connection cord (USB).Simple and basic, this is the one (PS because the SanDisk Sansa doesn't look expensive, pickpockets and theives are not trying to to steal it like an IPOD).
Belkin cables are good cables with good anti-snag ends. SOmetimes they are difficult to get to release in a cramped space unless one has unhumanly tiny fingers, but that a niggle.
I bought this for my 12 yr old daughter & she says it's the best present ever. She uses it constantly & loves it. Read the instructions carefully before using it. We spent several weeks trying to figure out why it erased her songs everytime she synched it. We should've read the instructions better.
great little.radio. sound is good and appears well made. It has all the stations I need and weather!! Sturdy and handsome
Ordered the 46" 1080p LCD TV as our first HDTV purchase and could not be more happy with the decision. Attempted to compare Sony XBR2 46" LCD with the Samsung side by side, in person, at local Best Buy, but discovered the Sony on display appreantly crapped out and sales rep tried to peddle some bull about a circuit breaker had blown (although the Samsung next to it was working fine). Easy decision at that point. Unbelieveable picture quality and easy to use remote. Order process through Amazon was fantastic, free shipping option used, and TV was delivered only 1 week after order (with e-mail updates along the way). Delivery company (Eagle USA) did a fantastic job unpacking TV and waited until I had looked it over (for flaws/damage) before departing with packing box and materials. What a great experience to enter the holiday season! No question I would recommend this approach over and over again!
I received this remote promptly and put in the batteries, and bam! I had full control over my Mitsubshi LCD television. There is no such thing as the perfect remote, it there was it would be expensive. Think about it, like a high end camera, large customizable user buttons. The bottom line is that it is cheap and you can use every feature that the original had. In some ways, I like this one better. Such as, the large mute button in the center of the circular control. (volume/channel). One can access input from two different places on the remote.
I bought it so that I could surf the web on my 42" flat screen from my futon. It allows me to be lazy and proactive at the same time!
very bad quality of product. The VGA connector was cracked and pins were bent. after fixing that, when I connected to monitor, it would not carry video for 1980x1050 resolution from my laptop to 55" TV. Don't buy this item.
Although nice looking, this antenna made absolutely no difference at all to help our poor reception. Fortunately we were able to return it once we found this out (thanks!)
This set was useless from the day I got it. Loud static, but if you giggle it, it can become clearer but no use. It is so cheap that I am not going to bother returning it.You are better off going to the store to make sure you get a good one, instead of having to repackage it to return it. You can return it to the store and get another one immediately.
This lens adaptor is awesome! It fits my camera perfectly and works well with my new 55-250 lens. The price on this adaptor was great compared to everywhere else I looked - online and in retail stores. Would do business with this seller again. Lens came in the time I was told and in the condition listed(it was used). Thanks!
I upgraded from m515 only to find that they changed the hand-scribe language called Graffiti for this model due to a lawsuit. The new Graffiti is inferior. If you are used to inputting data using Graffiti, you may be very disappointed like me with this model. It has a hard time understanding me.In addition, the larger processor was a disappointment. It still is not powerful enough to move quickly through the screens of HandyShopper, the best application ever written for Palm in the opinion of many, including me.I find myself reverting to my easier to use, more pleasing m515. Probably my next model will be WinCE.
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!!
I ordered this product for my computer, but it is not, you do not have the same standard HP products, including the products that I adapted to it new again.Thank you for support me
I've used most of the major brands and this Magnavox brand performs just as well as the others and has not disappointed me at all. They format, burn, erase and re-record with excellent compatibility with various brand dvd recorders. To save a little expense, these discs are worth it. I will not hesitate to purchase again when they go on sale.
I recently bought a 'new' used car and put a HD Radio Receiver with a USB input for my MP3 Player (all Sony equip) and thought it would be a good idea to change the factory speakers...they were 15 years old. Just as a kick I searched out Boston Accoustics as my sister has a pair in her home stereo and they sound excellent. Checked them out on Boston's Web-Site and was pretty impressed with the specs and called locally for a price...YIKES!!! They are, after all, premium speakers and the price quotes from local dealers were, gulp, premium to match. Rather than write them off I checked Amazon.com and found what I was looking for at DiscountsJungle at a price that was well below previous quotes and on a level with what the Sony speakers were selling for...so I ordered them immediately. I was shocked to find them delivered from Calif. in 4 days! The packing was first rate and the product just as advertised. After installation it took some tweaking of the stereo and breaking in of the speakers for optimal sound...thats what EQ's/Balance/Faders are for after all. Now some 3 weeks later I am constantly surprised at how good this system sounds, there studio chatter going on in some old Stones tunes waaaay in the background I never heard before that were a shock. These are very good speakers that add no coloration other than what you put into them, they do just what a speaker is supposed to do...reproduce YOUR sound. The power handling is great...I reach head unit distortion before the speakers break up and without an additional power amp, they are LOUD. Subwoofer? There are outs on the head, but do I REALLY need one...I don't think soooo. I guessed at the front speakers and had to re-order 4x6's (GM) but even with the additional cost they were STILL in sum total less than the cost of just the 6x9's locally. Would I buy Boston Accoustic speakers again? Absolutely. Would I order from DiscountsJungle again? Another Affirmative there. Great Product from a Stellar Seller.
I liked this unit very much except for the bulkiness. I returned it and I'm looking for a gps device that does the same things, but is more compact. Bluetooth is a great option on this unit.
Great Notebook for the money.However dissapointed with the fact that there was no ATI 7500 Video.I think HP Should Compensate customers for that misleading information.Most people bought it for based on that information.I must admit however that the machine runs very well.
One of the few systems with style and power. Also one of the rare systems that can play from a USB flash drive or an SD memory card.
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.
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.
Worked great, fast install less than 30 min. Only complaint is wish Amazon carried the black model.
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!
Purchased this 4 pin - 6 pin FireWire cable because it was much cheaper at Amazon than any brick & mortar store (even WalMart). I'm well satisfied; works as expected, no problems.
There speakerstruly have made my bedroom a true ROCK STATION (try playing Chemical Brothers - Under The Influence and let the windows cripple to dust). There's some things I read about this speaker system I would like to clarify:-some people complain about a hissing sound. There is in fact a hiss comming out of the satellites, but IT'S NOT A PROBLEM FROM THE SPEAKERS, it's a problem with the source. Check your source and the connection which you are using. I plugged these babies to my laptop (lousy sound card) and the hiss was quite annoying esp. at high volumes, but then I plugged them to my DVD player and the hissing dissappeared completely. I tried a PS2 and no hiss either, so I came to the conclusion that the speakers themselves DON'T PRODUCE ANY HISS.-These speakers are LOUD. But when I mean loud, I mean LLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDD. If you are looking for a speaker system for a small room or just for ambient hearing, you might want to look at Altec Lansing speakers, which sound just as good but no even remotly as loud. The bass sounds OK even at 100% volume and 100% bass (don't try this for a long time or you will pop the speaker). But you don't need to get above 30% bass in order to feel the windows shaking.-The bass doesn't sound equally loud at frecuencies (try the CB song I recommended above) but honestly, I've heard and tested at least a couple docen commercial home speakers and they all have had this flaw. Only professional or semi-professional speakers (Bose for example) eliminate this volume change. Don't let this be a put-down when thinking of buying this system.-The only CON if found is the weight. When my girlfriend them to me, the box was so huge and so heavy I needed help loading it in my car. This is because the bass is HEAVY. But when you hear ir roar, you'll see why. =)If you want a home theather and don't want to go as far 4 digit prices, this is the choice to make. Hook up to 4 devices at a time and change the input with a single click from the remote (you can do EVERYTHING with the remote). Loud, crystal clear sound; deep, loud bass; no distortion at any volume level...what more can a humble man ask? The price is excellent for what you'll get.Finally, forgive my lousy english (me don't speak english regularly)
After carefully studying the features, using them inside thestore, and viewing the pictures on one of their display PCs I washappiest with the high resolution photos that the FD-88 produced as well as it's special effect's capability. I also appreciated the lack of legacy adapters and wires. Its use of standard 3.5 floppies is great. You'll be hard pressed to find a computer without a floppy disk now or in the future.I worked up the courage to buy it, I've been using it for several months now, and I have NO regrets. A couple friends have some of the newer Kodak, AGFA, and Olympus models and they're all disappointed with theirs compared to the FD-88. The disk writes pretty fast and you can get usually 10 or 12 highest quality photos per disk. Movie resolution is good for PC and Web use, but, its 15 sec or 60 sec recording limit can be a little limiting. END
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...
The camera case was exactly what it was supposed to be. Fit my camera exactly. Quality of workmanship was excellent--I expect it to last the life of the camera.
After using it for one month very heavly this device has proved to me everything it stands for. Great video display, music plays well, and battery is changeable giving me over 8 hours of video (with second battery).Importing movies does require a bit of knowledge about rendering, but nothing too complex with tools like Dr Divx.As mentioned in some reviews, the case is close to worthless and the screen does need taking care off.The device feels sturdy and feels like it can handle a fall. Originaly I was worried, but after using it for a month my concerns have been taken away. It also is very intuitive, it took me three weeks before I opened the manual and figured out I learned everything on my own in a few hours.Highly recomended for the gadget oriented person who wants a device to back up pictures on a trip or watch movies.
The product arrived quickly and I installed it in minutes. The addition of this memory has made the computer usable now. Little did I know it only had 256 MB originally so the upgrade was a big difference.
These work very well. The even included the connectors so they connect with any type of electronic sound device. The only downside is that you cannot turn them off with the remote but you can turn the volume down so you can't hear it. I would purchase them again at the price.
Works as advertised - aside from the remote, which arrived either with a dead battery, or completely dead. The battery isn't easy to find, I haven't found one yet, after a month.
After doing what I thought was a lot of shopping around, and searching ebay and the like, I decided on this unit. As the other reviewers have stated, the remote is useless, and when it does work has a 5 second delay.The manual is fair, to say the least. A reasonably intelligent person can figure out most functions by just playing around it though.the most disapointing thing is the record quality. Even though I am using a high end toshiba camera, with 570 lines of resolution,and excellent low light capabilites and recording at the highest allowed settings , I doubt if anything it records could be used to identify a crook, unless he is 2 feet away staring directly into the camera !Try to find a unit with record resolution higher than this one, is my suggestion!
I have been totally impressed with the power and flexibility of the Cassiopeia Pocket PC. Navigation through the applications is a snap. The game graphics are amazing. The digital music player is so convenient. I can wait in line and listen to music and play a game at the same time. The capabilities are astounding, for example, I am able to dial in with a modem and read my AOL email. I highly recommend this PDA!
Bought one of these for my partner last year. Works fine for her, but the battery barely lasts through a day's use. If she forgets to plug it in overnight, it's useless the next day (no power left). All other Palm devices I've owned (and that's been quite a few!) have a considerably longer battery life. I'm looking to buy her a holiday replacement to her E right now...so if you're thinking of getting a Palm device, I recommend steering clear of the E.Giving it 2 stars because I like the Palm...but if I was rating on battery I'd give it 0 stars.
This Hoppy tail light converter is the Heavy Duty "short proof" model. I burnt out 2 of the light duty ones before I spent the bucks for this HD one. I could have saved a olot of money if I had went with it first. Plus I was able to purchase it on Amazon at a much lower price than I could anywhere else. Like [........] cheaper. I will now always check Amazon.com on everything!!
Sturdy direct fit for my original sportster boombox though I'm sure it fits others. very satisfied and not a rip off like most monster cable products great value.
Our old GPS unit died recently. After looking at several models, we ordered the TomTom ONE because of its well-designed interface. When we tried to actually use it, though, we discovered that its maps are hopelessly out of date.Our unit (ordered in August 2007) shipped with the version 665 maps, which are a blast from the past. The end of our street is blocked by a barrier has been there for at least 8 years; our old GPS, a Magellan unit from 1999, knew about the barrier. The ONE, however, thinks that the barrier does not exist and routes us through it every time we try to go to or from the highway. The TomTom also doesn't know about the new entrance to the San Jose Airport. And that's just from our first hour of usage!TomTom sells updated maps, but they cost 99 euros -- more than half the price of the unit itself! Needless to say, we returned the unit.Skip the TomTom ONE and go with a newer model. Or do what we did and buy a Garmin instead.
I've had this unit for about two years. I worked fairly well for about 15 months. Now it has degraded to a worthless piece of plastic. As noted in another review here, the sound quality is very poor (AT&T should be embarrassed). I guess this is a production quality problem as not everyone seems to have this issue and mine was fine until it suddenly stopped working properly. Also, the unit records every hangup even with no message, which can make listening to the messages a bit tedious.
It has matched or exceeded my expectations for ease of use, quality, etc. The one small thing is the antenna. After 3 months of ownership it is loose, i.e. it will not stay up straight by itself any longer- just flops over. Otherwise, the product is great.
I have owned this printer for a few years and like the quality of the hardware. I operate on a home network, so my comments are relative to that environment. When I purchased this AIO unit, I had an XP computer and the HP Director software was somewhat problematic, but at least everything worked. Now that I have a Vista Ultimate computer I am forced to use the infamous HP Solutions Center software for Vista. Ironic name, given that the scanner cannot be made to work and there appears to be no solution to that issue. I spent 7.5 hours on the HP support chat site (after paying $25 for the privlege) without any success. The support personnel did not seem surprised that it did not work. Now, instead of retiring my old XP machine, I must keep it running so that I can use the scanner. I have purchased at least 6 HP printers over the years. This one will be the last.
I purchased this TV/VCR combination almost three years ago for my home exercise area, and I mainly use the VCR feature to play exercise videos. The playback is excellent, and the Rapid Rewind is a nice feature to speed up this chore (although the feature does not work with some shorter VHS tapes). The remote is mostly laid out well, which is good because the controls on the front of the TV itself are small and difficult to use. The front A/V jacks are a nice feature if you also plan to use this TV for video games. Overall, this is a nice, basic TV/VCR combination at a very reasonable price.
Received cable in a timely manner but it did not work... i guess thats why it was only a couple bucks!!!! I do not suggest purchasing this cable!!!!
I had never installed a car stereo before, and this made it a cinch. It was done in about an hour.
New as advertised, great product, good price, and fast delivery. A pleasant 5 star experience.
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.
It was hard for me to decide whether to get this SU 800 remote or not. I have 4 pocket wizards that can do off camera shoots but there are several limitations and shortcomings with the pocket wiz....all it does is trigger the flash off camera with the output being manually set. Sometimes you would even miss to trigger when your flash is on standby mode.When I saw this SU 800 remote I was intrigued to try it since it can do TTL wirelessly and sure it works....very very nice. No more missed shots and no more overexposed shoots because the output adjusts automatically. This is really one great addition to my gear!! Great work nikon....great work...I am really happy with this unit!!It can remotely control as many as 4 groups of off camera flashes as you wish...no limits and you can even control the flash output of each flash unit, isn't it amazing?? This will be good for location shoots for small groups and will really come handy for all commercial photographers outdoor who thinks pocket wiz is all there is to work with!The only caveat is that you have to be in the line of sight with the with camera which is not a big deal....great work nikon, great work and keep innovating!
This switch has been an been an aset to my low light photography.It works well and I am pleased with it
We have always trusted Netgear for its quality merchandise at a reasonable price. So when we needed a network interface card, Netgear was the natural choice. Model FA311 was selected as the best choice for the system. We googled FA311 and Amazon, found one at a reasonable price, and ordered it-- no hesitation, we trusted Netgear. Not any more!First problem, the box had no shrink wrap, and no seal on the box...but then things got interesting. The seal on the anti-static bag was broken. Hmmm...the item description said "New". Oh well, if it worked we would keep it. After installing the card in the PCI slot we noticed that the cable would not snap into place. No cable that we tried would give that reassuring snap. OK, maybe a bit of electrical tape would keep it in place. But, there was NO green light-- ever! Not even a flash! We removed the card to inspect it, and discovered that there appeared to be notch that would not allow the cable to be retained in the port-- Physically and electrically this was a defective unit!We called the seller to ask them for an exchange, hoping that the replacement unit would function properly. They said they did not have another one in stock, but would refund our money--- but we had to pay return shipping, sending the item by a method that provided a tracking number. Though it was clearly not our fault that the item was defective, we were going to have to pay shipping costs that amounted to half of the purchase price, if we wanted a refund.We were so fed up with the vendor, DATAVISION, that we will not send the item back, we will not request a refund, we will never do business with them again! The product was represented as new and clearly was not new. The product was defective and all they could offer was to pay them to give us a refund. If we were to return the card and request a refund, I would not be surprised if they would turn around and sell it to some other trusting, unsuspecting fool, who would return it and give the chance to cheat yet another person. This smells like a racket!Back to the FA311--after deciding that Datavision was not the place to buy anything, we went back and searched again on Amazon, this time finding a listing that had ratings! Had these ratings been attached to all listings of FA311, we never would have purchased the item to begin with.After reading the reviews on Amazon.com and other online reviews on, we concluded that we would never again trust Netgear. If, after reading the reviews, you decide that you still want to purchase the FA311, get it from [...]...for $19.99 plus shipping. You can rest easy knowing you are getting manufacturer's sealed merchandise, and you will be able to exchange it if the card proves defective.So, who failed here?1. Datavision - For selling defective, used equipment as new and for not having items in stock to replace a defective one. I suspect they were fully aware that the card we received was not new and that it would never function.2. Amazon - for not attaching the ratings to each listing of the FA3113. Netgear - the card we received seems to be incorrectly designedI suppose we should share in the blame...we should have thoroughly researched the FA311, we should not have trusted Amazon to index their products and reviews properly, and we should not have trusted Netgear without doing our homework.The moral?...as always, let the buyer beware!
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!!:)
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..
First unit would not play DVDs. Had to return at my shipping expense to factory repair. Took two weeks to get a replacement. Replacement unit does not play VHS properly. 33 days elapsed between time of purchase & actual use of machine. Not wasting any more money on shipping. Advice: buy from local store & verify that store will replace within 30 days of purchase.
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.
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.
I have had no problems with unit. The only interference is my baby monitor but can work around with the other channels and and moving antenna. Works great upstairs and works awesome in the basement as well. The unit is on the middle level of our house. Will get more in the future!
For approx $50, this is a very good sounding and well made speaker system for ipods. The sound is quite good. It is fairly small and looks quite stylish. Would have been nice to have a tuner, but for this price, that is just quibbling. Worth getting!
I purchased this meter to understand why my electric bill has become so high. I knew that I had lots of devices connected 24/7 that were each using small amounts of electric power, but didn't know whether that was my problem. Also, I have two refrigerators, but one of them is seldom opened. I didn't know if it was a major contributor to my problem. And finally, I have some devices that we use frequently which clearly consume a lot of power, like our television and home theater system, and I didn't know if watching that for several hours a day was causing a problem.The product provided answers to all my questions.What it doesThe meter plugs into a wall outlet, and then you un-plug the device you want to measure, and instead plug it into the meter. You immediately can see how much power the device is using at that moment in time. When you do this, you have to remember that some devices have a standby mode, where they are consuming some power, but are not consuming as much power as when they are being used. A good example is a TV set. It uses a little power all the time so it can read the "on command" from your remote control. Then, once turned on, the TV consumes a lot more power than in standby.So for many devices, you have to measure the standby power, and then measure the power again once the device is turned on.Almost any power meter can measure these two types of power. However what makes this particular meter so useful is that it can accumulate measurements over time, so you can figure out how much power a device will use, on average, over a cycle of many days. A good example of this is your refrigerator. You can wait until you hear it running and then plug it into the meter and read the power. I did this with the old fridge in our garage and found that it uses 248 watts while running. However, that is not a useful figure because, of course, any refrigerator cycles on and off during the course of the day. What you really need to know is how much power it uses over the course of 24, 48, or 72 hours. With the P4460 Kill A Watt EZ power meter, you can plug in an appliance, walk away, and come back in an hour, day, or week, and read the total amount of power used over that period of time. It is easy to then figure out how much power the appliance will use, on average, during the course of a month, and how much it will cost.To help you with the cost calculation, the meter lets you enter your energy cost in cents per killowatt hour (a figure you'll find on your monthly bill) and it will then tell you how much the appliance will cost per day, week, month, or year. This is pretty neat, although there is one flaw in this approach. The flaw is that PG&E; (our electricity provider) has a multi-tier rate system where we pay very little for the first 90 killowatt-hours of electricity, then more for the next 30, even more for the next 60, and even more for everything after that. You'll have to come up with your own math if you want to figure out which rate to use. My solution was to use the most expensive rate because our bill always triggers the top tier (as I expect most people's bills will do if they own a home instead of an apartment). Thus, any new electricity usage will always be charged incrementally at the top rate.What it doesn't doThis meter requires that you be able to plug the device into the meter. This means that you have to be able to get at the plug and disconnect it from the wall. By contrast, you can purchase a "clamp on" power meter that only requires that you be able to access a wire that feeds the device, and you then clamp onto that wire, without disconnecting the device, and the meter reads the power by reading the induced magnetic field from the wire. This is a much more elaborate way of measuring power, and these devices cost at least ten times what the P4460 costs.The meter also cannot help you measure anything that is built in. Thus, you can't measure the power used by all the lights in your kitchen (we have a lot of track lights which are quite clearly consuming a lot of power, but I can't measure this with the P4460). The Kill A Watt also cannot measure 240V appliances like your dryer or electric oven.Summary -- Is It Useful?So, having used this meter for a few days, was it worth the cost and is it useful? The answer to both questions is a resounding YES! I was able to find out that the almost ninety devices I have connected to the wall in this house use enough standby electricity (the amount used when connected, but not turned on) to cost me almost $40 per month. Some of the whacko "green" people try to tell me that I should disconnect these devices, but that is not practical. Do I really want to turn off my Internet modem, my router, my wireless access point, my fax machine, my telephone answer machine, my portable phone, etc. and only turn them on at the instant I'm going to use them? I suppose I could, but it would make them far less useful, and would be a total pain in the neck.However, I did find several devices that used a lot more standby power than I would have thought, and which I CAN turn off. A good example is the furnace. During the summer, I don't need to have these connected (I actually have two small furnaces, instead of one large one). I had never bothered to unplug them. However, the P4460 tells me that they are using 13.2 watts of power, all day, all night, every day. I found that at my electricity rates, every 5 watts of 24/7 power costs me $1 per month. Thus, by unplugging the two furnaces I am going to be able to save about $2.25 per month for about four months of the year.So, I have identified appliances that I can disconnect, without greatly affecting my lifestyle, and by doing so, I can save money. I'll certainly pay for this gadget within the first year, just by doing this.I am NOT doing this to "save the planet," because quite frankly what I do -- and even what lots of people like me doing the same thing -- won't make a hill of beans difference (take a look at how much electricity is used to create a pound of aluminum or roll a sheet of steel ...). I am an electrical engineer, and believe me, you don't change things by operating at the margins of the problem.Instead, I'm doing this because it is going to save money on my electricity bill. The cause may not be as noble as the fiction of "saving the planet," but it is far more real and -- this is the whole point -- far more MEASURABLE!
This was my first laser printer under $1500, my first new one in 7 years. Very impressed with it's simplicity and the quality of the printing. At this price; for a printer used for a couple hundred pages a month, it's a winner.I've printed in excess of 5000 pages, no problems, good quality.
Good little bag to hold your camera and all its accessories. A bit of padding to help protect it from light damage (dog chewing, accidental drops). Haven't put it through any extensive testing, but have found it to be useful in storing all the junk you need with your camera (extra battery, memory card, charging unit). Not much more to say about it, other than it's a bit overpriced.
It took amazon only 2 days - on Saturday I ordered and on Monday I laready received computer.Nice deal for 64x2 & 1GB ram.Everything works fine so far (I already use it for a month).Installed additional (generic) memory without any problem.Just ensure it also PC3200.In general I don't like Samsung DVD recorders (LightScribe ), so I installed additional one (NEC).Also added 2 additional IDE HD's.The minus is that power supply is to small (only 300) and not enought space to add additional disks (I added additional rack from other computer)REcomended
I bought this cable to attach a laptop to a 55 inch TV for teaching classes. Excellent solution for very little money. I like Belkin products and this is no exception.
I had gotten my wife a replacement mouse, an expensive MS one, and she thought it was too light and cheap feeling. So I looked at all the mice available and decided to try this one because of the weights. She loves it!!! It has a great feel, she could set the responsiveness just how she likes it, and we weighted up to where she thought it felt just right.Note that she is not a game player (except solitaire), really just surfing the web and doing email/word/excel. I ended up with the expensive MS mouse and it does feel cheap and is too light . . . oh well, maybe I can get one of the Logitech G5's for Xmas.
I'm fan of the trackball, in m&eacute;xico is very difficult get one of these, finally i made it throught Amazon, is great, confortable, adjust to my hand, having the ball on the left adjust to my fingers to press both buttons, i'm very satisfied with muy purchase.
I just sold my 70-200mm 2.8 VR and decided to get this lens, much cheaper and lighter. I shot about 100 pictures with my D300 and the result is pretty impressive: Handheld with relatively low speed (100-250), stopped down to 8-11, pictures came out really nice, even at 300mm. VR works well. It's no match to the 70-200mm VR on low light but at 1/4 of the price and 1/2 the weight it's a fantastic deal. I only shoot outdoors and don't miss the 2.8 from the previous lens. Maybe not great for pros but excellent for an amateur like me. BTW, needless to say, Amazon rocks !
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.
Hey, does it look a tad weird? Yes, it does. Does is take a little time to get used to? Yes, it does. But.....after you spend about and hour and a half, sometimes less, on this keyboard, you will wonder how you got along without it. Your arms and wrists don't have to "pinch in" to that unnatural and uncomfortable position a flat-keyed keyboard calls for. They just "naturally" fall into a comfortable position when you place your fingertips on the home row, and away you go. I've used an MS Natural since the first one came out, and won't have any other on my computer, nor will my wife. The only thing I miss is that tactical clicky feedback my very first keyboard had way back in '91, but this one is so much more beneficial to our wrists, and easier to use, the feedback takes a backseat to comfort. So, give one a try...you'll be glad you did.
This Conair product works very well. I had one for ten years and used it everyday-sadly it was falling apart-replaced it w/another. Life is good.
This product would have to be promoted four levels just to reach the designation "Garbage". LCD screen? Horrid. Time between pressing the button to shoot and the actual shot? About as long as the end to Hey Jude. It shames me to admit I live in a country that would allow such junk to be sold under the guise of quality. And for Disney to put their name on it is reprehensible. You buy this camera, you can cross your name off the list of people who have a brain (I need the company).
Basically this is going to be a very long and detailed review. I want you to read this review as though you're listening to a friend tell you their personal experience with this GPS.I'm going to start with the cons on this GPS to get that out of the way.CONS: It's not intuitive like a human being. You have to get the idea out of your head that it's going to hold your hand through everything. I have noticed that some of the routes it chooses for me have been illogical. BUT HERE'S THE THING: There are options in the Navigation settings to minimize this! For instance, it defaults to having you not make any U-turns but sometimes that's the most logical thing to do. Also, I was in a rural area and was trying to get to an address and it tried to make me go down a dirt road that didn't exist! (Actually, it did exist but it looked more like a pedestrian path and it had a fence blocking it off). So I went into the Navigation properties and had it select "avoid unpaved roads" and it got me to the place a different way. I also wish that it had an anti-theft feature like the c550 with a pin number you had to type so if someone stole it, they couldn't find their way to your house.Another con is that the voice isn't real loud. You sort of have to shut people up in the car and turn down the music to hear what the voice is saying. Also, the computer voice butchers the pronunciation of most of the street names (unless the street name is obviously rooted in the English language). I've heard people complain about the glare on the screen during the daytime, I haven't actually noticed it being too bad. I can still see it clearly enough. The other thing is most people complain that it tells you to turn when it's almost too late. It DOES, but it also gives you plenty of warning too (it tells you twice, once when you're like a half mile away and once when you're right on it). And the final frustrating thing about this GPS are the maps. Garmin needs to seriously release map updates for it more often - and for FREE. Although I suppose I shouldn't complain because they could charge a monthly fee for their services (like Onstar). The GPS could not find one of the first streets I imputed into it. Fortunately, Mapqwest.com found the street and made me a route. Now, the GPS knew all of the streets EXCEPT the last one on the route (the one I originally put in there). When I got to the house, I discovered that the subdivision the house was built in had only been there like 4 years. But 4 YEARS??? Garmin should have figured out there was a new street there by then right??NOW THE PROS: I'm telling you, I get lost in my own town! I absolutely avoided driving downtown in the past. I was always running into one way streets and dead ends, etc. But with this GPS, it KNOWS downtown. It takes me quickly and hassle free through the craziest parts of town flawlessly. It knows where those one way streets and dead ends are. One of the greatest features this thing has is the detour option. It gives you TONS of detour options. And the points of interest feature is THE BOMB! It beats the internet sometimes. It's super relevant and accurate displaying hotels, parking garages, gas stations, movie theaters near you and creates routes to get there. You can even spell in the name of the store you're looking for in that town (i.e. find the nearest Walmart near me). I haven't tried the traffic antenna feature but I've read some bad reviews on it so I'm hesitant.Overall you will not be disappointed. The Garmin c340 is 100 times better than my first GPS (The Magellan Roadmate 2000 - A JOKE of a GPS).
I don't want to rave on and on about the product. I will just give you the stats. I live in a rural area and have owned and APC 300 UPS for my 300Mhz P-2 with a 17 inch monitor for 1 1/2 years and had 6 total power outages and at least 15 power surges. I did not even see the monitor ficker! The Apc UPS kept my computer up and running so I could close apps, &amp; get off the net before I shut down the computer like I would normally. I also had lightning hit my transformer while on the computer and the Apc Ups did not skip a beat. I am still using the same one today and I bought an Apc UPS 400 for my second computer(AMD K6-2 450, 15 inch monitor). I highly recommend a UPS for any computer. It is a small investment considering the over-all cost of the computer and data. I know this is not about the 500 model, but the only difference is that the 500 model will allow you to stay on your computer a few minutes more before shutting down than the ones I listed.
My son really enjoyed his I-POD for the few days he owned it. Unfortunately, he lost it on a trip to Mexico and has had no luck with the airline lost and found. He saved his own money to purchase it so it's a hard lesson learned.Thanks (he's saving again!)Marty
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
I like this T.V. The only thing taht I do not like is the remote control, it is too big.
I bought these speakers four years ago, and they do exactly what I want them to do. Over the course of a year, I show a fair number of films in my high school sophomore English classroom. To give you an idea of how long I've been teaching, I first showed 16mm films before switching to VHS. Now with DVDs, I show my films on an 84" x 84" screen.I have one of my speakers mounted on the wall at the front of my room and the other mounted on the wall in the back. (Each speaker mounts on a single screw that I drilled into the wall.) It's not theater-quality surround sound, but it's very good, and the volume is plenty loud.I have never had a problem with my speakers recognizing the signal. However, there are two other teachers within one hundred feet of my room; and if I leave my speakers on when I am not using them, they will pick up the signal from these other sources. So I've just learned to turn off my speakers when I'm not using them.I cannot address the battery issue because my speakers are always plugged into the wall outlet. I may not ask much of these speakers; but as I said, they do what I ask of them. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A little large for a travel protector, but I do love the 4 outlets. Also, unlike most of the other travel surge protectors I have found, this one actually has a reset button in case of a surge. So it's not a use-and-throwaway surge protector, making it worth a few extra bucks (even though it's a great price to begin with!). I'd recommend this item to anyone looking to make sure they have surge protection for their laptop/phone/tablet/anything really, away from home.
I am absolutely happy that I purchased the Klipsch RSW-10 subwoofer. It meets and exceeds all my expectations. It also complements the Klipsch RF-15 Floor standing speakers that I already have. I did not know what I was missing in sound experience. Thank you Klipsch!George Stahl
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.
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.
The cascade works well but does require several applications. It has a strong odor, so keep that in mind. One can will properly coat a single door, or something like a sub box. So multiple cans will be needed for most jobs. I did my grand cherokee with 3 cans, but probably should have used 4
I purchased this keyboard (4000) from Staples to replace a 1999 Natural keyboard that had finally given up the ghost (I still have my original 1994 Natural Keyboard which surely part Energizing Bunny, it keeps going, going...). The 4000 went back to the store the the next day and I replaced it with a Natural Keyboard Elite.The problem, that would be the space bar. I really liked everything else about the product, but could not get around the space bar. It does NOT engage when pressed, usually on either of the outer areas at the corners. I am a touch typist and this space bar significantly dropped by speed and increase my error rate. I tried to train myself to press more to the center of the space bar which worked just fine, but time and time again I would find myself pressing one or the other of the "little wings" with the result of no action and no space produced.I have used the natural keyboard for 18 years and would choose nothing else. But this keyboard is just very poorly designed for a touch typist. A newcomer or hunt and pecker would probably not have this trouble with the space bar.I would have given it only one star but liked the other functionality of the keys and especially the raised lip on the bottom of the wrist side of the keyboard. I have been using a negative angle on my keyboards for many years and just find that is the less stressful way to type. (negative angle is when the edge of the keyboard where the space bar is,is higher than the further edge of the keyboard, where the function keys are). This position allows the fingers, wrists and forearms all to be in a natural straight line, there by decreasing at least one of the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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.
I bough this router from Amazon.com and it arrived with free shipping which was nice. It replaced my old Netgear router due to the intermittent connection and having to reset it about 5 times a day. This D-Link router was very easy to set up and you just follow the on line instructions on the CD that is provided. At first I had the router not communication with the Internet and all I did was hit the reset button on the router and a connection was made. So far this router is working fine and I am running Windows Vista. Signal strength is pretty good as I have not lost signal yet in my small home. For the price I would give it 5 STARS and have no complaints. For all the people who wrote negative things about this router probably did not set it up correctly and the set up was different from my Netgear. Just install and read the CD and follow along and you should be fine. If all is hooked up okay and still no signal, just press the reset button on the router and all will be working. The initial loading set up may take a while but be patient and don't hit the cancel or unplug etc. There you can set easily your security WEP or WPA code. Great router and it is working so far so good!
Just needed to find a quick and cheap charger to replace my missing camera battery charger. Did the job easily and without having complicated set-up.
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.
This card works great! just like the original card. I am very pleased with it. I had a problem finding this card until I thought of looking on amazon.
I recived my sub put it on the X-over and pushed play it was ok.there was an air leak the front plexiglass isn't level and speaker died at 10 watts with no clpping Amazon sending replacement will update when it arrives. second box was the same quality the speaker also cannot take anywhere near even 100 watts crap is best word for this item.
I bought this mouse based on the glowing reviews on Amazon, and on several other computer review sites that gave this mouse top marks.Well, I just plugged it in today and my wrist and hand are going numb!!! This has never happened to me in all my years of using a mouse. I am a female and have a small hand and because this mouse has a large hump in its center, its causing my wrist to bend back more and is hurting my wrist and causing my fingers to go numb. The mouse is also rough on the outside and doesn't feel good to me. I spent nearly $50 on this mouse and feel really disappointed. If you have small hands, don't buy this mouse!!!!
Cazaril is a career soldier who looks back at his days as a page as his glory days. The reader follows Cazaril as he limps up to the gates of his old patroness, to his becoming the tutor to Princess Iselle, to going to the royal court itself. Set in a medieval world, the reader is gripped from the very beginning and is fully satisfied by the ending of the novel. He is a lovable, scene-stealing main character who you will root for throughout the book.
I had been using a 25' cord that tethered my laptop to a cable modem upstairs because I'm not tech-savvy and didn't think I could install a wireless router on my own. I invested a couple of hours one evening reading online reviews posted on sites I trust, including Amazon.com, and finally decided to take the plunge with the D-Link 655 router. Best purchase ever! I was able to install it in less than 30 minutes...and it works perfectly. The USB printer port is icing on the cake - I couldn't be happier with this product.
You've got to give it to Apple for this little jem. I know people have said it before but they took an incredible player and made it better.Pros:The screen clarity and battery life have improved over the 1st gen player exponentially and now the 8gb version includes a "search" feature not previously available. I swear they've improved the quality of audio output over all previous versions as well, truly stellar.The sheer storage capacity of an 8gb player using non-volatile flash memory allows you to carry a significantly larger percent of your collection in a truly, impossibly small device.Keep in mind that flash memory based players don't suffer from the wear and tear issues associated with using a hard drive as the storage medium. Hard drive based players are subject to significantly shorter life spans caused by the constant jarring of the device which is inevitable in a portable device. (This was a big factor in my decision to buy this player.)This player's size and features makes it a more serious competitor to the hard drive based units almost 4 times the size.Cons:So small you will constantly miss-place it (bought this one cause I dropped and lost my 4gb 1st gen ipod nano)Stock ear-buds are awful (consider Logitech's Freepulse Bluetooth headphones for wireless freedom and excellent sound quality)No video support (this one kills me, creative lab's figured it out, why can't Apple?)Biggest complaint is iTunes:As with all Apple iPods, itunes stinks when it comes to having more then one player in the house and more then one computer which needs access to the same music archive... Who wants to have 2 or more libraries? I've got a 20g library, my wife has an iPod as do I, we both have laptops and we share one desktop. There's no easy way to keep everything sync'd up yet have separate playlists...
it was suggested when i bought the scanner that it would only work correctly with this cable - not true - the correct cable came witht he scanner - didn't need this at all...
Have used this mostly when traveling. It can be confused in airports, for example, where there is more than one wireless network in operation. Next time I would purchase a more expensive device that can sort signals and networks. At home it is useful to help quickly determine if a network problem is caused by a wireless network failure or by the Internet Service Provider. I recommend purchasing a more sophisticated version of this device.
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!
I make my money on the road as a photographer, and the Roadwired RAPS! are indispensable for travel. I've always got a gadget or three stuffed in my shoulder bag, and it's great to be able to wrap them up for protection while in transit. I've bought one in each of the three sizes, and 4 days out of 5 will find one in my bag, holding a GPS or a camera or a flash or a PDA or an iPod or a hard drive or a...you get the picture.
I have been using this for a while now and I have no problem with it. It works great and it seems pretty durable.
Sony's PCG-R505GL is a great computer. Runs at a cooler temperaturethan most, fits perfect on airplanes and has a long (4 hour) battery life. I start my day with this computer at 7am multi-tasking with wi-fi email,(inexpensive card in PCMIA slot) html coding, msWord and Photoshop. For my drive to work (10 minutes) I put it in "stand by", when I arrive my office I plug it into my cat5, wake it back up and continue without waiting for reboots etc. I've seldon experienced a "freeze". It's truly bulletproof. Back home it has often hit the carpeted floor from the couch - by that time it's usually time to quit. Computer goes off at 11pm.
EASILY ONE OF THE BEST 3.2 MP EVER PRODUCED-NOT MUCH CAN GO WRONG WITH THESE CAMERAS UNLIKE THE NEWER MODELS, WHERE ONECE DROPPED THEY DON'T FUNCTION ANYMORE. I TOOK THIS AND A NEWER SONY 6.00 MP WITH ME TO EURPOE LAST YEAR, "GUESS WHAT?" THE 6.00 MP BROKEDOWN, SO I USED THE OLD DSC-P52 AS BACKUP. THE PICS I CAME BACK WITH ARE EASILY AS GOOD AS THE NEWER MODEL TOOK, BEFORE IT BROKE DOWN. A TRUE WORKHORSE.
the functionality is fair, the "illumination" worked for about 2 seconds, and has not turned back on----the lighted function was a primary reason for this purchase, I have emailed the company, no reponse--tried their FAQ, and online support which was down--very disappointed, this product is going back.
Amazon price is lowest. This model antenna works well for OTA signals. Have two of these units. Position and height are Hypercritical for this or any other indoor antenna. Use in same building and same position but on two different floors. Second floor reception VG to Excellent. First floor Good to Very good with some "drops" or need for tweaking by a few inches or rotation. Position in rooms found by a trial and error process. Less suseptible to body movement signal interuption than a powered TERK unit I tried (TERK-5 ?) Also the Terk unit is inconvenient by its need for a plug in power supply and its relitively large horizontal "Bow Tie" Configuration, while offering no advantage in sensitivity over the Philips units. This report based on my need or desire to receive HDTV signals for two HDTV receivers-signals NOT YET provided for Local channels in my area by DISH TV.
Its a great player. I have logged many motorcycle miles with mine. It's everything I hoped it would be and more. Simple and durable (with in reason). Battery last about 12 hours now. I will buy another if this one stops working. Lets face it 300 hrs(12.5 days) @ 160 kb 500 hrs(20.83 days) @ 128 kb 1000(41.66 days) hrs 64 bt wma of music that you want to listen to.
This thing is pretty pricey for a single piece of metal, but it works perfectly. I'm using it with my 15" MacBook Pro (late 2008 "unibody" model), and it lets me angle the screen perfectly when I'm at my desk. It's stable, attractive, and allows easy access to the front latch. I can't imagine a better way to put my laptop into desktop mode without an external monitor.
This answering machine has two great advantages over alot of other ones: it is cute and it is small. Unfortunately the good news ends there.Answering machines have to do two things: record messages and play them back. This one does record messages and it does play them back -- at least I think that is what it recorded. The sound quality is so bad the messages are almost impossible to decipher. After 6 months of wanting to rip it from the wall, I finally did just that and tossed it in the garbage. I replaced it with an AT&amp;T version and I couldn't be happier. If it is cute you want, cut out the picture and hang it over your phone. It'll work about as well as the real item.
I own an entirely Internet based company. I have used countless wireless routers over the years and this one has thus far been by far the best. I have never used a faster router anytime or anywhere. The time/ money savings of employees waiting on page loads is huge. This router has single handedly increased productivity. Before this we were using the DIR-615. The DIR-615 was and is a great router that very rarely has any issue, decent speed and is low cost. Nothing in our set up was changed except the wireless router, same computer, same isp, same wireless adapters, same everything. If loading the address amazon.com using google chrome took 3 seconds before it literally now takes maybe 1/2 a second. Thus far we have not experienced any issues what so ever. Every manufacturer makes a lemon or two but for those folks on here saying that this routers set up is not layman friendly is really a "lame man". The set up is beyond dummy proof and even literally shows you in a cartoon what cable goes where. If you can not figure out the install on this piece of equipment with the included cd and instructions, you should never touch anything more complicated than a shampoo bottle ever again.
Asked for this as a gift (hurray for wish lists!) to replace an aging Microsoft keyboard in use for about ten years and other than the fact I have to relearn how to type the letter "B" (which is actually a good thing), this is a great keyboard.The angle at which my fingers extend to the keys is much more natural; consequently my wrists don't feel as strained whether typing for long periods of time or gaming. I like it so well, I'm buying a second one to replace my keyboard at work.An added plus, this keyboard works out of the box with Ubuntu Linux although the functionality of the specialty Windows related keys is unknown (haven't tried to use them.)
I saw the mixed reviews but went ahead and took a chance on this. I am happy to report that it was in fact 3 feet and works perfectly connecting my modem to my computer. The price was great the big box store wanted $25 for a 6 foot cord.This is a great value for a small space and it looks just like the picture. I recommend the product.
The case is strong and give a good protection to the camera and the 'metalic' string is comfortable on your neck. And the battery itself is the same Canon brand... And I got it as I apply for the Amazon Credit card.. ($30 discount)... Thus, the whole thing only cost me $10! Can't get a better deal than that!
What a horrible piece of garbage. 4 months installed and the screen does not work. The radio and clock work, but from all the reviews i have seen, i am not the only one suffering the GPX curse.Stay away from this company.
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.
Simply put this camera is the most annoying camera I have ever used. I expected so much more from Kodak. The buttons are too tiny to press, it is extremely slow and 95% of the time it does not do what you want to do. The preview feature rarely works even after you press the &quot;select&quot; button. Try deleting photos from the memory takes about five mintues because it will not respond and you have to turn it off, wait to reset and turn it back on again. The worst part is the camera will take one photo and then shut off. I have used several batteries and charged the PROPERLY, but the camera drains them all after one or two photos. I contacted Kodak Customer Service and they would not even help me. I was shocked. You would think a big company like Kodak would have great customer service. Well, you would be wrong. They basically told me that I don't know how to use the camera. Trust me, this is the most frustrating camera.If you have a great deal of patience then maybe this would be good for you because it is extremely easy to use -- when it actually works -- and the price is reasonable. Just be prepared for a lot of headaches.
Wonderful product..i love CANNON..no problems at all..it very durable and has plenty of options for the everyday photgrapher such as my self....Designer.... the only issue is that it eats up batteries like crazy....
Had this for almost two years because my computer jack is too far away to reach. Now I have found multiple uses for it. I can walk on my treadmill in my basement without having to turn up the volume on my tv. I just hook this up to the receiver and to my headphones, and I'm all set. I can even listen/watch media on my laptop with this extender while on the treadmill too. For the price, it's an excellent bargain.
Save your self the trouble of pluging and unpluging cords for all the different readers. ALL IN ONE, worth every pennie.
As several other reviews state, these simply will not stay plugged into your device. They crimp onto your wire just fine and the wire will not come out. However, the plastic tab does not have a little "catch" like EVERY OTHER connector in the WORLD has. You never get that little "click" sound when you plug them into your device because the "catch" is not there. Hence, they will come unplugged SUPER easily. Bending the tab out helps them to stay a little bit. But even the slightest amount of tension on the cord will pull these connectors out.I will be buying a whole new bulk set as ALL 100 are completely USELESS.Just awful.
Overall, this is a very useful portable radio. Since this came with all the accessories for home and car also it has been easy to set up wherever we wanted to use it. The only drawback we have had is the reception. If you don't have a clear path to the south for the antenna, there is a marginal signal. We have mounted the antenna on top of our Sequoia and still lose signal when driving north/northwest. The quality of the radio is very good, features are nice. Only negative is the inconsistent signal reception.
I bought the this item as a gift. Setup is extremely easy. Bought alsoLogitech Z-4I 2.1 Speaker Systemand aPhilips DVP5960 DVD Player with HDMI, 1080i Upscaling, DivX Ultra, USB direct. The three products make up a great system at a reasonable price. First movie watched was Pirates of the Caribbean III and saw colors and details that were amazing.The only reason I do not give a 5 star is:The optimal viewing angle is very limited...about straight on.The external speakers is connected throught the earphone jack. When the unit is powered cycled, sometimes it stays that way, other times you have to reset the earphone jack to get sound over the external speakers.
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!
The Boston Acoustics Receptor Clock Radio has the best sound quality and reception that I've experienced from any clock radio. Reception being a huge plus, since most radios get very poor station reception from my home, and usually require a separate amplified antenna. In fact, I have an amplified antenna for my stereo system, and the Boston Acoustics radio has better reception without any external antenna. Sound quality is fantastic, with bass that seems impossibly deep for the size of this radio. Although I was initially concerened because no battery backup was apparent to me, there must be some sort of internal battery because multiple power outages at my home did not result in the clock loosing time or needing to be reset. My only gripe is that I wish the display was a bit larger, but all in all, the best clock radio I've ever owned.
I owned an older version of the Professional Salad shooter and used it often. My grater attachment was used so often, it actually broke in several places. So when it died I wanted a replacement. I bought it and was glad to see the power cord is actually attached. The old one was not so sometimes it would unplug. As a previous reviewer has said, using it to grate cheese is a definite benefit. The cheese is better freshly grated than prepackaged grated. I am disappointed when using it to grate vegetables. The vegies have to be scraped out rather than falling out as they are grated. I never had this issue with my old salad shooter. Attemting to make cole slaw with cabbage and carrots is a bit frustrating because I have to stop scrape out then grate more then scrape out and so on. Still it is much easier than using a hand grater. All in all, I would recommend this salad shooter because it does make food prep easier.
I bought this charger to keep the battery in my Pontiac G8 GT charged during the winter months since it stays in the garage during this time. I like it so well I may buy a second for my classic Camaro.
Creative products is by all means the best i've ever experienced. I could be a spokesman for them if given the chance, lol. The Nomad is very easy to navigate at your thuumbs disgresion. I love the fact that it's compatable with all media programs. WMP, MusicMatch. But the best to organize and sinc music is real player. If you don't want to spend a lot of money and want quality over looks then this is the product for you. the only bad thing about this wonderful gadget is the charger port. I couln't stress this enough; you have to be very careful in handeling the charger. because of the type of por it is after prolonged use of continued charging the port will come loose. It doesn't have a docking station which would help eliminate charging it through the little port. If you are going to invest in this product I would try getting an extended warrantee with it. Other than this, everything about it is awsome especially the ease of creating a playlist. I no longer have it because again the port broke off after a while. I bought a crative vision m for my wife. I only have 3 words for it. Ipod killa, ok that's 2 words but i made my point, lol.
You have read the reviews of the people above... A burner that has the capability of ripping up to 10x... the only cdrs I could find are capable of 8x... which means... you could turn the burner down to 8x and wait for the cdrs to get up to the 10x which your running...installation is easy! and with the cdwrs...you could re-write at 4x...It is worth the money to upgade to the 10x vs 8x...
What can i say about this ram? Been looking for this and i manage to get it at Amazon!The installation is easy and love the speed of my com now. For those that are trying to upgrade it, just get this. You won't regret about it. Cheers!
The printer came in and the print quality was terrible. We cleaned the rollers and have to replace the toner cartridge that was delivered with the machine. This printer should be a workhorse, however, if the print quality is bad you can't use it. Hopefully when the new toner cartridges arrive the machine could be used.
Sound: 2/5Performance: 5/5Price: 3/5Design: 5/5Reliability: TBDThis system will NOT wake up the neighbors. I was impressed with the quality but not the quantity. With the PC cranked up to the max, it is not overwelming or will not reach other rooms in the house. I was expecting the volume to be set at the mid to 'blow me away' but did not happen. At the maxed out setting begin hearing nuances of instrumentation.There is a warning in the manual that if you max out the sound there's internal protection circuitry that may reduce speaker volume maybe that's what holding the system back.The control pod spins less thany 180 degrees & us very sensitive to touch or proximity of your hand it will mute if you get you hand too close when adjusting the volume.Lack of volume & control pod over sensitivity are why I gave it 4 stars.
Charges the battery! What else can you say! It does seem a bit cheaply made, but it works great for me. A bit less portable than the charger that came with the camera (mine broke), but I'm not complaining.
All camera controls and features seem to be accessible, a quality seldom (if ever) found in aftermarket waterproof camera cases. The flash diffuser, easily installed or removed underwater, really helps obtain professional results in the inevitable low light conditions found underwater. Canon's manual provides valuable tips and encourages a lot of self confidence for the new user, like me! Canon says a single hair can cause leaks at the waterproof seal, so you'd better have your eyeglasses, when sealing up, if you normally wear them.
This FM/CD player has a good sound and was very reasonably priced. We enjoy it and it works great!
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.
This was purchased as a Christmas gift for my son who absolutely loves the unit. My other son is in to Ipods but this unit, though different, competes very well with the other format. Great product with many fine features.
I bought mine just before the christmas and even paid charges for the 2 day shipping as i wanted to have it before christmas. Anyways i tested the unit by taking it to a place i had never been to before and i must say it performed admirably.The only drawback that i have seen till date is the text to speech feature doesn't always speak the names of the street or the Hwys. I did play around a bit with the settings when i received it so am not sure if it is a setting that i messed up or the unit itself has an issue.But initially it did speak a few street names but not all of them that it wanted to take me on.
Highly recommended for canon S series. Very good metal used. Fits perfectly on the lens. Its way cheaper than the canon or lensmate, but its still of excellent quality. Go for it.
bad1. space is hard to press2. no drive for Linux3. key zoom is weirdgoodcomfortable and helps to cultivate correct typing habits
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've atttached this to my Mac and this baby works where others have not. Every device I've attached to this hub has worked as if it were natively connected to my Mac--my wife's iphone, my Samsung Android phone (hah, love being a bit contrarian), my Toshiba backup drive, and my HP printer. It recognizes the phones and the Toshiba as drives (as it should) and the printer as an HP 6980 (as it should). For the coup de grace, this charges my mobile devices as if they were plugged directly to a walls socket (of course, the hub is plugged into a wall socket).If none of these feats impress you, that's cool. They really shouldn't. The hub is simply doing what it's supposed to do, right? Well I've had multiple hubs in the past that have failed, especially when you try to do something like transfer stuff from iTunes to my Android phone. God knows why this one works where others have not, but I am just pleased that I have finally found a hub that does what it supposed to. No fuss, no muss.
I bought these speakers originally to use with my IPod, and it works great. Now we use them any time we have the TV on to watch the game outside or listen to music from the stereo inside to the deck outside. These are great!! I highly recommend them. You can move each speaker into a different room if you want. You can take them anywhere! You can either plug them into an outlet or put batteries in them. Works through walls too. If you try and play music or the TV - one note of advice: make sure the volume is up loud enough to transmit the signal. You will know when it is loud enough when the green light on receiver is lit.
I've been an avid Palm fan for several years, but the experience just buying my Palm Vx has been horrific. The CD was corrupt, but Palm would not replace it until I'd spent a week calling for help. After the replacement CD arrived, strange things kept happening, like 3 months of my MS Outlook calendar being purged! After spending several hundred dollars having tech support come in (thinking it was user error) I started again with Palm Tech support. The hardware was bad, and it took more than 15 hours, over a week and a half to get them to admit it and trade for a refurbished unit. There is now a two week backorder on the re-furbished units. I've since polled friends, and it looks like the Palm Vx has some serious problems as everyone who bought one recently has had problems. Buy a IIIx or a Handspring.
Received this product from SF/Planet even earlier than orginally stated with the order. Plugged it in and it worked great on my iPhone; no recognition issues like I experienced with other devices. Great price for something that charges my phone on the road. Definite recommendation.
trackballs are so much better than the "mouse" - especially this one where you move the trackball with your thumb & the scroll wheel is an added benefit - I have 2 of these now - I replace a trackball that was in the ceter at the front - very akward & no scroll wheel
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.
What can I say, the item seems made well and seems to function properly. I will get some use out of it and if I have any problems I will update my review.
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.
This little printer was the perfect fit in our limited space. Setup was a breeze and it has worked flawlessly.Canon PIXMA MP160 All-In-One Photo Printer (Gray)
I use this in a small business office using a Brother 8460usb, we use a reem of paper every three days and the toner lasts a month and a half to 2 months which is way better than the HP laserjet I used. And for the few extra dollars its a way better value than its smaller yield counterpart.I just wish it didnt stop the printer from printing as soon as it was "empty". Other laser jets let you shake the cartridge abit so u have time to run out and buy a new one. Always have a spare on hand if you print alot or order a new one as soon as you see the replace toner warning cause it will run out in a day or two.
I am very good to use this. I like it. The price and function, all are satisfied.
Works just as it states it will work.For those reviews mentioning about the USB ports: they will need an external power source for printers, etc. You will have no problem using them for memory sticks, etc.My Sony VAIO, too, does not stay on the 'holder', but it works perfectly resting right below it...no big problem at all.I LOVE the keyboard! I love my VAIO too, but, honestly, except when truly portable, I have never liked any laptop keyboard. The ALTO keyboard is smooth as silk and the keys are just right for me.So here is my overall opinion: The ALTO is heavy and so I will probably just use it at home. It is also truly BEAUTIFUL to look at and the keyboard is perfect for me.Also, invest a few dollars into a cordless optical mouse: you will be all set.
Do you want to store your headphones in a low, flat space (such as a top desk drawer or between files in a briefcase)? I did -- so I purchased these Koss headphones where the earpieces actually twist to allow them to lay flat (on the same plane as the headband) and take up less space (thickness) as compared to other folding headphones.I use these headphones with my desktop computer -- where I store the headphones in a very narrow top desk drawer.I also carry another set along with my Audiovox 7&quot; portable DVD player in another small, narrow satchel (which I'll tote around to my son's piano lessons, and to my daughter's dance lessons, on the weekends).In either case, the Koss KTX-6's twist-flat construction makes for a very low profile that's perfect for my needs.(The headphones also have a separate volume control which is a very nice feature, and much more convenient that adjusting it on the electrical device itself.)I have other traditional (bend-in-the-middle-of-the-headband style) headphones, which I'll employ when I have a wider (thicker) space. But when the storage area is relatively flat -- the Koss KTX-6 is definitely the better way to go!
My scans come out crooked. If I align it at the top the whole thing has to be rotated. If I align it with a side, then it's off center. This is very frustrating and I will return it. The scans came out decent but very dark. I had to lighten them tremendously.
I built a new computer without a floppy or zip drive. This flash drive complements the CD-RW drive nicely, allowing me just as much, if not more, freedom than I had with zip disks. I've tried it with both Windows XP and ME.Considering it's a name brand it was very affordable. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fast and easy way to transfer their files.
To start with, the 5 unamplified speakers and sub in my home theatre cost almost exactly 10 times as much as this entire speaker system cost, so I've got a pretty good idea of what good sound sounds like. I'm not one of those guys who thinks the 6x9's in my car are "bangin!". So, on to the review.I gave this speaker system a 5-star rating not because they sound as good as my home theatre speakers- they don't- but because they sound exceptional for the price. The satellite speakers stay clear and mostly distortion-free as high as I am comfortable with pushing the volume. The speakers will never blow out any windows, and they can't compete in sheer SPL with higher-powered speakers, but they certainly go loud enough. They do start to sound harsh toward the upper-eschelon of the volume range, but to me, that's too loud anyway.The sub is a modern marvel of engineering- it may not be precise, but what it gives up in intricate detail, it makes up for in sheer thump. In fact, at lower volumes, it thumps noticeably harder than my much more expensive sub in the living room. I'm surprised how much air such a low-priced sub can push out. Again, it can't compete with high end equipment on sheer volume, and I would never discribe the bass as "tight", but I get a grin on my face just thinking about just how much bass an inexpensive sub can put out.Definitely recommended. This system puts the much lower-powered X-540 to shame.
I travel frequently for work and this power strip has been great. I use it for my laptop, cell phone and bluetooth charging and many other things. I made two trips this week where there was only one available outlet and this power strip allowed me to operate everything I needed.The one drawback is the length of the cord. It's only about a foot long so you can't get any extra reach out of it and if you plug it in an outlet that's lower on the wall you might need something to sit it on so it doesn't just hang from the outlet. No complaints, though. This is a great product for anyone who has a lot of technology to carry with them and need a small, convenient way to run/charge it all.
I have setup IT networks for 10+ years. I bought this as a replacement router at my home. This was a disaster. After 10 minutes the router would slow my connection to the point that it was unusable and &lt;10 k/sec. A full router reboot would return the connection to full speed only to degrade again in 10 minutes. Several others online have mentioned this issue. My network is not simple, but it isn't horrific either. I have 1 wired computer, 3 wireless, 1 wired laser printer, and a wired Slingbox. Some may say that the issue is my ISP, but the problem disappeared when using any other router.
These speakers are indeed small and sound good for the average person. The price is excellent.I thought they would be a little louder, but they are small and quite nice, especially for the price.Drawback I see is that I have an iPod Touch 2nd gen. and the speaker outlet is at the bottom of the iPod. Therefore you have to stand the iPod upside down for it to sit in the speakers correctly. I did see a picture where the iPod Touch was turned sideways and placed on the speakers, and this would be great except that there is nothing holding the iPod on and slight bump will make it fall off in this configuration.Overall we are extremely happy with these little guys and the price can't be beat. The aren't BOSE(R) quality, but to have a pair of speakers that you can actually hear is great.Also, it comes with a USB power cable so if you have a Apple or other wall charger adapter, it'll work with these speakers and you don't have to go out and buy another power source for it. My wife absolutely loves them because they are small enough to take and put in any room of the house.
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Only a few radio stations come in good on my 3-year-old SUV, so I wondered how this transmitter would work. But for the price, I decided to try it. Upon removing it from the package and without any instructions, I was able to play my iPod through my radio. The sound is great, better than most of the stations that come through. I'm going to buy the charger that works with this for longer use. It does use up the battery on the iPod more quickly than regular use, but the charger should take care of that. Someone who reviewed said it only worked when pointed in the direction of the antenna. Mine works anywhere in the car. It's very easy to use.
Really good and useble item. works fine, lighter and both USB prots work too. Arrived on time and with no damage
What an incredible printer! The quality is great, speed is good and Consumer Report indicates that it only costs 1.5 cents per printed page. It was one of their best buys. It cost $199 plus tax at the stores (plus your gas and time)and I got it delivered for $169. It means a lot of savings compared to the ink jets. My HP cost me 8 cents a page, according to the Consumer Report research. What is yours costing per page?
I bought this router several years ago when wireless N still was being finalized as a standard. I'm shocked the model number hasn't changed, but why mess with perfection. This router has provided me with great security and great coverage with speed in my home. These are the security steps I was able to implement. I made my wireless network "invisible". The only way to connect is if you know the name I chose for my network. I used the MAC filters to only allow devices who's MAC's I've listed. Of course I use a strong password on the router (make sure you change the admin password... surprising how many people don't). I also set up a very strong password for the network and used WPA2. Since I only use N, I programmed it not to allow anything else. It wasn't so much paranoia that made me take these steps... it was just cool that I could. Firmware updates are pretty simple too. In addition to the wireless, there are 4 wired ethernet ports as well. One other thing I really liked, which might matter to someone who has an HD TV with only wired internet connections. I have the router on my fireplace mantel, facing the wall. I was able to slide the front so that the little blinking status lights are not able to be seen... even in the dark. If you like to watch your movies in the dark, you won't be distracted by any of the blinking status lights. Streaming internet TV shows was easy because of this. Not to mention being able to do firmware updates on the TV using an ethernet connection. I noticed a few people mentioned over heating issues. While the router has a little warmth, it does not run too hot. Since I've been using mine for several years (I'm thinking around 5), that should prove the router is very durable. I highly recommend this router!
I received this as a Christmas gift. Though I haven't used it a lot I'm very pleased with it so far. One thing that may not be apparent is the flash lens tilts up so you can bounce it off the ceiling. The body doesn't turn though so if your looking for that you'll have to look elsewhere.
The HP paper tray accessory installs easily and works well. I keep plain paper in the accessory tray and photo paper in the main tray. This way I can change applications without changing paper. The duplexer also works as advertised.
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.
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).
Microsoft stopped making the Trackball Explorer mouse which in my opinion was the best trackball mouse ever made. They are still available on EBay but at $150 a pop. I went to XP 64 bit and the Microsoft mouse drivers have a major bug which cause my computer to get the BSOD so off to finally finding a replacement (my old Trackball Explorers went to EBay).First let me say that this in not even close to a replacement for the Microsoft's Trackball explorer but it was probably never meant to me. I gave it a full week's try but my brain had a hard time adjusting. The layout is not natural for me. I could not lay my hand on it natural and be productive. I had to move my hand up on the mouse and cramp my fingers to make it work but that was not comfortable.I ended up with the Logitech Trackman Wheel. It has taken me a while to retrain my brain but my hand lays natural on it and works fine plus it is about 1/2 the price.
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!
This is a super value. The big-box stores in my area sell the wall plug adapter alone for $30, but with this package it's included with lots of other goodies. The local big-box stores in my area sell a similar boxed set for $80, but it's not as good because their remote has fewer controls. This one on Amazon is definately a best buy. The remote control is useful for skipping a song in a playlist during dance classes, and I love the volume control & pause features on the remote. I doubt I'll use the video output cables, but this could be useful while staying in a hotel if you wanted to watch a movie from your Zune on a TV while traveling. There is a small instruction booklet which comes with the set, but it doesn't explain that you do need to remove the silver faceplate from the dock in order to plug in the 80GB version of the Zune. It took me a while to figure that out, and I used a screwdriver to gently press in the little button to release the silver faceplate from the dock (it's a narrow button).
The Logitech Harmony 550 is very easy to setup with the included software. It even let's you know when you are doing something wrong and how to correct it. Took about 5 remotes down to 1.Cool thing. I have a digital converter for my TV and it did not find an exact match. Using the current remote it found an equivelant device that seems to work better than the factory remote.All in all I think this is a very good product.
I just bought this mobo with Athlon64 3200+ and installed XP on it. It works flawlessly. I do not even need to tweak the BIOS. The mobo seems to be well made. All the capacitors are of Japanese brands. Definitely No cheap Taiwanese capacitors, which fail after 2-3 years (my Abit KT7A-Raid, Epox 8KHA+ and my friend's ECS mobo all died within 3 years due to blown capacitors. Abit even recalled some of its KT7A).However, there is an issue with its chipset fan. It's one ball and one sleeve bearing fan, which generally last only one year. Moreover, the fan's unique shape made finding a replacement impossible.
I like these iPod Socks. They're good to give as a gift to friends lol, (Gave one of my best friends orange which she keeps in her purse for her ipod touch). I have the 2009 iPod Classic 160 gb and this sock is perfect for it i dont have to worry about the case spllitting in two from dropping, or it being to thick, i love my ipod out of its case and having this sock over it can allow me to admire it whenever i want (instead of finding a coin to open the case). I really dont care if the back gets scratched but I care about the screen lol. Get a screen protector and you'll be set for this case, it keeps the slimness of my iPod with out ruining its chances of being unprotected :)
I bought this to use with my Netbook. I really like that the cord does retract so I don't have all that cord to deal with. The mouse has a good feel in my hand, and the Plug-N-Play has worked flawlessly. Overall, I'm very happy with this choice.
I purchased this digital picture frame after doing my homework, and reading all the reviews I could on the different kinds. The one I purchased was flawed, and would take 5 or 6 tries of inserting the memory card before I could get it to boot up. When it was running I was very disappointed with the quality of the pictures.What the description of this product does not tell you is - the frame does not come with a usb cable- so it does not hook up to a computer. This means that you must either have all the pics you want to display already on a memory card from your camera, or that you must have/purchase a card reader to download the pics from your computer to your camera card.( A side note - if you have a Sony digital camera, Memory sticks do not allow you to back any pics onto them from your computer that were not taken in their format - so forget about using pics someone else sent, you took with another camera, or you reformatted with a photo program).I went with the digital pic frame from Brookstone instead - far better quality, and MUCH more user friendly.
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!
I LOVE my minolta camera. I'm a photography lover and carry it with me on every trip. The photo quality is wonderful, and it is easy to set everything to automatic in case a friend wants to snap a shot of something. I was skeptical to purchase a camera withso many options, but wouldn't trade it for any other product.
Product is excellent! 512 mb for $39.99 with rebate. Couldn't be happier, works great with Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40. Highly Recommended
I needed to buy this to connect to the computer to update my gps. It fit like a glove. Was a good price and showed up ahead of time.
I purchased this headset to use with my Rosetta Stone language program and talk on Skype. For the price it has good sound quality, the microphone is decent and the sound volume is acceptable. If you are an audiophile this head set is not for you !!!!!!
I have absolutely zero background with telescopes but was able to get this one together and take a nice look at the moon. Out of the box, it was straightforward to assemble. Because it was already dark, I didn't take the time to align the little finder scope but I still managed to focus the big guy on the moon and a few stars. The view of the moon was pretty solid, in my opinion.When viewing planets and stars - even using the highest magnification objectives included - the scope vibrates unless you are very still (and maybe hold your breath) so the image bounces wildly. Also, the stars don't seem to magnify to a size that is really more interesting to view through the telescope than they are with a naked eye.On another good note, this scope makes it very easy to track a star across the sky as the Earth turns. It only requires the turn of a single knob.Basically, I think this scope is fairly solid given the price. I'm sure I could spend 10X the money and get almost everything I could hope for from a telescope but I'm happy with this one.
I got a pair of these and use them to get "wired Ethernet" to my living room for my Roku and orginal XBOX system, they work great! They are really plug and play, there is nothing to do except plug in the power cord and Ethernet cable.
got this for mobile-- didn't realize it was 5400 rpm- which was faster than any other 2.5" and really performed well. Case is nice, looks metalish? Great value considering it's a WD drive inside.
This is a nice elevator for your laptop. It brings the screen up to near optimal height and allows plenty of pass-through space for cords and cables.
This is a great printer for making quick prints of your photos or other documents. For what I use it for the speed is okay. The only thing you might have to watch out for on this printer is the ink cartridges. Since a few colors are in the same cartridge, if you run out of one color you will have to replace the whole cartridge. Even if the other colors are still full. Other than that, a great printer for quick prints.
I've owned this product for several months now and feel it is time to give up. It works fine as a GPS, but not as a PDA. Windows Mobile 5.0 performs very slowly on this unit. The wireless loses contact with routers that are in the same room, and cannot be counted on to hold a signal for more than a few minutes. The machine requires several soft resets per day due to lock-ups. I've had to do several hard resets as it will suddenly mysteriously delete programs and have other problems that require factory resets. This then requires an update to the newer TomTom maps, which can take several hours.Nice concept. Poor implementation. Not recommended.UPDATE 8/29/07 or How to Get Lost in Iowa: I just used this to guide me from Madison, WI to Taylorsville, UT. I was very disappointed by the performance in Iowa. Even the recently updated (Spring 07) TomTom maps were deficient. I'd be driving along on major state roads and it would suddenly tell me to turn because it thought I was off the road by several hundred yards. Then it would suddenly place me back on the road. The small town maps are inaccurate. In short, I now find this product virtually useless. Shuch a shame. HP used to make good products.
I am a total novice to the subject of computer security. This book provides excellent general knowladge, that would have cost me a great deal of time and money to find elsewhere. It gives very concise detailed information on the subject and is money well spent!
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Its a middle of the road printer.. and I've been using without complaint for ~2 years. Does seem to chew thru the ink, but I guess that's the business model now.. cheap printers, expensive ink.Recently tried to move it to a linux server in the house so we could share it amongst several computers. Alas there are no printer drivers that I can find.
I am using this product on an Epson printer and the quality of the prints are excellent.
This is a great mouse for mobile users. It's a minimouse which means it is more compact and smaller than standard mice out there. I can't believe a reviewer complained about the mouse being too small - its supposed to be small! ON that note, it's only about 33% smaller than a regular mouse - making it a bit more convenient for mobile users, while still being large enough to be functional (I have big hands and even I didnt think it was that bad).I also saw people saying it only has a 3 foot long cord, which is false. I just measured the cord and it is almost 6 feet long - plenty of cable, especially since it is designed for MOBILE users and is MEANT FOR USE ON LAPTOPS. If you want a regular sized mouse, get a regular mouse.The small size makes this mouse ideal for people who want to use a real mouse with thier laptops (those touch pads and pointers are a pain) but think a regular mouse is just a bit too bulky to carry around with them everywhere.The mouse is also a USB device, and worked perfectly with plug and play on my windows XP home edition laptop. I plugged it in, and it worked - that was it. They also include a USB to PS/2 adapter - which is nice. Even when using PS/2 as an interface for the mouse I didnt really need to install any drivers for it to work (scroll functions included) and it didnt need batteries or anything like that either, all power came through the cord.This mouse is also an OPTICAL mouse, meaning it has no rubber ball to clean or worry about. This also means that it has very smooth and precise control and can be used on almost any flat, non-reflective surface. This is GREAT for mobile users as you can use the mouse on your thigh or a book - meaning it wont be a pain to use on the bus or plane!! The scroll wheel is great, as expected and means that you dont need to sacrifice funtionality for portabnillity (I cant live without a scroll wheel!).As if that weren't enough, it's extremely light, attractively designed, and is fairly comfortable considering it's small size thanks to an ergonomic design. It is also designed to work for both RIGH AND LEFT HANDED people.A great mouse for people on the go.
I ordered this cd player for my baby's room. After 2 months of listening to a cd each night before bed the player stopped working completely. I missed the return window (only one month). Do not waste your money on this piece of junk.
THE CABLE IT'S NO SAME TO THE PHOTO, DO NOT HAVE A TERMINAL CIGARETTE CONNECTOR, I LOST MY MONEY. I think you wrong the part, I receive Part No. RB, have a wiring diagram for make a Gilsson RB cable for install a DB-9 serial connector, but no, I buy to you other cable whit 12 volt adapter cable.
If you have a DX sized (as opposed to an FX) camera, you will love this lens. The reason is because the flaws this lens has are near the outer edges. On DX cameras, these flaws don't even show up at all due to the smaller sensor size. For shooting wildlife, putting this lens on my D90 gives me professional grade results. Seriously. I love this lens. For FX cameras, this lens is great up until you hit about 200mm. Then it starts to disappoint. As a bonus, the aperture has 9 rounded blades which creates excellent bokeh. I also will throw a Canon 500D close-up filter lens on the front of this and get incredible macro shots too. Out of all the nikon glass that I own, this lens is by far my favorite. Trust me, if you have a DX body, you'll want to own this lens.Lenses I own:Nikon 18-105 VRNikon 16 - 85 VRSigma 10 - 20Nikon 18 - 55 VRNikon 55 - 200 VRAnd this one... Nikon 70-300 VR
Easy to set up.. Larger than expected. Cheap way to make music from your computer portable. Worth the money.
light, nice and cheap. I use it when I go jogging and it works very well. Moreover, the seller is excellent.
I've owned this unit for several years and, unfortunately, the cd technology has passed it by and made it OBSOLETE! If you want to burn blank cd's, it will only work with cd's of 16x speed or less! Tried to find a 16x or less cd lately? Good luck. Maybe you can find them online and maybe they'll work or maybe they want.I've spoken with Philips customer service and they were of NO HELP. They kept saying "it SHOULD work with any cd". It doesn't.If you want a cd player it works fine, but don't buy it if you want a burner.
This is the perfect carrying case for me. Easy to carry using the strap (it's not big and bulky) and you can attach wheels when you need to. It's sturdy and very attractive. I'm exceptionally pleased with it.
Truly a beautiful product, and works flawlessly. I have a Fujitsu PC, and it had all the special USB hardware I needed. When installing do be alert, but even after 2 glasses of wine I could install everything, and then easily synch all cd's. I'm so glad Apple survives to deliver such perfectly crafted electronic tools. A lesson in form and function. It hurt to spend the money but you'll never have buyers remourse with this one.
Much quieter than the old one we had. My husband loves it, especially the retractable cord.
This router replaced what our service provider had. We were tired of getting Kicked off the Internet as our router would only let us have so many electronics on the net at 1 time. Let me tell you this is Awesome you won't be disappointed i got mine off of craigslist. If you happen to across one of these pick it up. I have a very happy family because of it :D
I have had this unit for almost a month. It is a replacement to my old 8mm Sony Camcorder. The Hard drive recording is very convenient. The recorded video was nice & clear. The built-in image stabilizer was great. It was the right decision to purchase this one rather than the DVD base camcorder. I was able to record a complete 1.5 hours of soccer game without having to change the DVD disc. The still picture was not as great as a stand alone digital camera. Without the docking station, viewing, or transfering recorded video was kind of a hassle. Overall, I am happy with the unit even though it is a little pricey compared to the JVC brand.
Many reviews focused on auto input switch too much that readers might ignore in which grade this product will belong to.I want to claim this belongs to $500 range product.Marantz PM5004, Onkyo A-5VL to name a few. Now those big brand names don't include a toroidal transformer in those entry product design, but this one does at under $100!To be honest, I am not a snob audiophile but I hear better sound then I know it. Audiosource amp-100 produces at least clearer sound than Marantz PM5004. If you don't mind the small form factor and minimized user interface (no tone control, no input selector, nothing fancy), go for it for the sound quality. Hook it up to a decent bookshelf such as Energy RC10 then you are all set to enjoy your music from any kind of source except Vinyl.
This trackball is the ONLY computer mouse that I like to use! I wore out the first one that I owned and discovered that nowadays it's impossible to find in local stores, so I was thrilled to find it online.
When I got these they would not zoom and the lever broke off because, I'm guessing, the linkage was stuck and only one side would zoom after breaking off the lever accidentally. I returned them and bought a pair of Nikon Action 12x50 EX Extreme ATB Binoculars which are fixed at 12x.I can only attest to my experience with the Bushnell binoculars, they didn't work for me because of poor quality control. If you are lucky your pair may work better than mine.
It has been great. I'm getting spoiled with the fast print time. I hesitate to give it a "5" because it's so new and I haven't had enough experience to know if it is a true "5". We've had it a month and it has had no problems to date and seems to work just as described.
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.
This is one of the best rackmount keyboard and touchpad combos. I use this on a rack mount that is taken out on the road with a rack mount server. The unit is solid and very well built. I would purchase this product again.
No problems. Nice length for my zen micro (mp3 player), which is what I bought it for.
This is our first GPS and it got great reviews in Consumer Reports. The price also dropped by $100.00. So far so good !! High marks !!
We bought the Household Alert to help us keep track of my mother's movements late at night. She wakes up confused and tends to roam. As such, we needed to be warned when she was us and had left her room. we put the sensor at the top of the stairs and the alert in the living room. The Houdsehold Alert works great...exactly what we needed!
Ok first off i see that everyone is complaining about the scratches. so heres my solution what i did is the ipod initionaly comes with a protector already on it so i just cut the part over the click wheel up to the screen there problem solved the screen is protected and it isnt even noticable. next i saw people complaining about getting videos to the right format. heres the program i use http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/ works perfect and its FREE. next people are wondering how to get videos for the thing instead of purchasing them from itunes well i get all my vidsfrom bittorrent for free and the have about every show and movie on it. here is the site for that http://www.bittorrent.com/. i love my ipod video and the video capability is the best you can get right now. i highly reccomend it.Kelly
I managed to practically steal this fax machine for $19.99 from my local Staples. Okay, it was a rebate offer, but it's one of those rebates you can fill out online without any of the usual hassle of sending in UPCs and receipts or jumping through fiery hoops while signing off your first born.But to the product. This is exactly what I needed at home. There was a little bit of annoyance with the internal setup, but once that was done, I found it very easy to use and it served the very basic job of sending a 4 page document.This isn't a fax machine for an office that needs to send out or receive a high volume of faxes. The instructions clearly state that the print cartridge is good for 150 sheets so the best use for this particular machine is for a basic home office.I also would NOT recommend using this as a copier unless you just need something quick and dirty. My main use is largely to SEND faxes so I don't have to make trips to work, Kinko's, or wherever else I would need to go in order to do so. It's a convenience, especially if you use a fax machine on a weekly basis like I do.
I am very satisfied with the Garmin Street Pilot and use it everyday for directing me to the right locations in my Realestate business. This is really a great device for someone that does not have a good sense of direction.The only problem with the device is that it does not adhere very well to the the windshield and has fallern off numerous times. Sometimes it does not allow you to spell the correct city and gives you a alternate instead. But for the most part I am very happy with the Navigator and would higly recommend it.
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 bought this comupter a few months ago for school and it is amazing! It's perfect to bring to class and for writing papers and its so tiny! It's smaller and lighter than some of my textbooks! But don't lets its small size fool you, its a powerful machine. Its the perfect size for typing in large lecture halls with little room to move and the keyboard is a nice size. If you have large fingers you may need some practice, but I had no trouble. The touch pad too, is very easy to use. Only a light touch is needed, so much better than some other computers. Definataly very convient. The only trouble is the battery only holds a charge for about 2-3 hours. The AC adapter is not much of a hassle to carry around though. I usally plug the computer in between classes and most schools have AC outlets avaiable for students.
Excellent device, I wanted it mainly for the 5.1 surround sound and it works great, it has minor driver details with AC3 filters but nothing you cannot work around, I am using ffdshow codecs and the sound drivers from the manufacturer&#8217;s web page.Has a great price and works as expected, I recommended to everyone that wants 5.1 surround sound on a laptop or in my case on a MacMini with MCE2005.
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.
The most difficult part of this review was deciding whether the words "piece of crap", "garbage" or "rip off" were the most appropriate descriptions. As you can see, I took the high road and went with "garbage". I purchased this two years ago as a replacement for a Flowtron that had worked well for me for a number of years and died of old age. I thought the cool, violet light and daylight sensing switch were going to be an upgrade. It worked for a few weeks then the bulb died. Now, when I say that it "worked", I mean that it came on. It didn't really kill any insects, unless they were evaporated into atoms and not visible to the naked eye. Disgusted and sorry, I bought a new Flowtron to replace this thing and the new Flowtorn has worked flawlessly for two seasons now. While cleaning out the garage last week, I came across this thing and thought to myself (foolishly) "Gee, maybe I'll just replace the bulb and give this another chance". Then, thought I, I could have TWO bug zappers around the pool and happier guests. So, I bought a new UV bulb for 14 bucks from an independent company who were quite friendly and very quick. I placed the new bulb in the Stinger only to find that the entire unit was dead as a doornail. I did not take the time to call customer support or attempt to get a refund. I just did what most guys would do and launched the oblong device in a perfect arcing trajectory into my supercan, where it now resides awaiting its conversion to landfill. Do yourself a favor - get a Flowtron. Sting, indeed!
Frys had these in plain netgear refurb brown box for only $34.99 during the labor day weekend sale. I picked up three cause I wanted to use two as a repeater/bridge and one as the main base station. With the standard netgear firmware, this router is pretty average, and slow for an N router, but upgrade the firmware to the latest DD-WRT v24 sp1, you just made this cheap N router a blazing $300.00+ router. The DD-WRT firmware gave much more configurable options, one actually increasing the tx range. Sorry neighbors. :) My throughput is between 230 to 260 mbp!!!!! Signal stays in five bars (excellent range).This router is great for tweaking and would only recommend it if you are able to get this router at a cheap price and upgrading the firmware to DD-WRT. I say it blows away the Linksys WRT54G.
wrong plug for my computer..makes it worthless to me
Excellent Canon digital camera. Never have had 1 problem with it. The Coach case was also a nice complement to this camera. Case offered great protection without harming or scratching the camera.
From reviews here and elsewhere I thought I was getting a dog.However, nearly everything works well. The OCR software is terrible, but otherwise I am very satisfied. For a while the phone connection would crump out unexpectedly. But HP has a a patch that works. I like the printing quality and the fairly small footprint. Scans are excellent and reasonably fast. Faxes are fine. I would have liked to get a manual. The disk based manual to far to big to print out and a bit hard to find out what you want.I would buy it again and recommend it to low volume users.Andy
Great for an office on the go. I travel a lot and need a full key board for typing, graphics and key pad for number entry. This device makes it very comfortable to work on kitchen table or hotel room desk. It is well built and solid which is suitable to pack in your larger suitcase.I highly recommended it.
As a frequent traveler I have been frustrated over the years when I forgot my travel adapter or needed more than one. With this power strip packed in my bag when I travel I have plenty of outlets for cameras, cell phone and computer chargers.Now I just need to be sure that my hotel has a european style two prong outlet to plug the strip into. On a recent trip to South Africa, two of my hotels had the proper plug and at a thrid hotel I borrowwed the South African adapter from the front desk. But, I still had my six outlets so I could charge all of my electronics simultaniously.It seems a little big, but if you travel with multiple electronic items you will appreciate being able to plug in six charger transformers side by side giving you the convenience of charging all your gadgets at once rather than one at a time. The convenient switch allows you to safely prevent overcharging your items.I recently bought another for my niece who doing a semester of college abroad. She uses the power strip in her dorm room and has a safe way to get power to all of her vital tools, laptop, Ipod, cell phone, etc., and has outlets left over to share with her roommate.
I usually don't write reviews, but I am so happy with this keyboard, it's worth singing about it. The keys are easy to press, have a "soft" feel. The wrist support is raised so that my wrists are level, thus preventing the strain I generally feel after typing for a while. I had another version of this for a while, but it didn't have this vital wrist support. I think anyone who experiences wrist strain should give this keyboard a try!
The Op/tek soft wraps were just what I needed at a very nice pricepoint. I was expecting the typical neoprene material, but what I got was a step better, with appropriate lining material to prevent the introduction of lint, and nice stitching to prevent tattered edges over time. I am using these wraps for lenses. I am also using a larger wrap to protect an SLR as it sits inside a case. Quality of material is good relative to what you are paying.
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
I just received this product from Amazon. Upon inspection of the actual product package I noticed that all the original Cisco seals were broken. This includes the Cisco branded security tape and the two technical description labels located on either side of the box. I have not used the product yet as I am debating on whether or not to return it to Amazon for an actual newly unopened product.
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.
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
What can you say about a cable? Either it works or it doesn't. Mine works fine, and seems to be of good quality. I am most happy about the price. The same cable would have been a minimum of $30 at any brick-and-mortar store. I saved at least $20 by ordering on Amazon.
I like the memory card because it works well with my higher mega pixel camera and it has plenty of memory to use the video option on my camera.There are also special options on my camera that I can only use when I use this memory card.
If you spend too long at a desk and the aches and pains associated with typing your life away are getting to you, I would heartily recommend this keyboard as part of an ergonomic make-over. There are plenty of other very competent reviews here that go into the finer points, but my 2 cents? It probably won't cure major woes on it's own, but with proper monitor height, foot position and all that jazz, I have certainly noticed a significant improvement. Bottom line my wrists and hands are more comfortable during the day and they don't hurt at the end of it. I'm also typing with greater speed and accuracy with this keyboard.
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.
Although I love Amazon reviews, I have to say that to be asked to review a toner cartridge is a little silly. How many options are there? It's a proprietary toner cartridge. It was as described and arrived as promised. Good work!
I bought this DVD player after reading the reviews on here. Unfortunately, the DVD player skips DVDs consistently and I am not impressed by it at all.If I had to do again, I would probably get something else. I paid $112 for a below-average DVD player.
Not only is this book one of the best fantasy books I've read, it is one of the best books I've read EVER. Bujold is the type of writer the rest of us aspire to be. She combines brilliance, creativity, attention to detail, and research to make this book a masterpiece.The three most impressive works I've read from her in order are : The Curse of Chalion, Paladin of Souls, and The Spirit Ring.The Curse of Chalion and Paladin of Souls main characters feel like characters from Grec-Roman mythology in their trials. The second half of Curse of Chalion has an epic feel; like poor, tormented Odysseus tossed about among the Gods, just wanting to get home.A must read for any well-realized fantasy fans.
Now that Nikon and the rest have all moved on with the latest and greatest, this camera has come down in price enough to make it a good buy or at least worth a second look, for the serious amateur. It also makes a great entry-level pro camera.Though its metal frame makes it heavier than most of its newer siblings, the solid construction of the D100 make it durable in even the most rugged conditions. With the addition of a new VR lens, it becomes an unbeatable digital SLR, especially for the price. While lacking some of the bells and whistles of the latest Nikon cadillacs, it's a sold performer and still easily competes in the most important category: image quality. Pictures are sharp and bright and the "purple" edging from which so many digicams and digital SLR pictures suffer, is unnoticable without serious magnification.A single caveat here. As with most digital cameras these days, there are numerous functions accessible by a number of buttons and dials on the body, and even more through menu options. This is not a camera you can put in the closet for a couple months and expect to easily remember how to use when you pick it up again.As a digital SLR, it does not fall prey to the dreaded shutter lag of digicams, of which the Nikon Coolpix line is the worst offender. If you're looking to upgrade from a simple point and shoot camera or are advancing in your career as a serious amateur, this unit cannot be recommended highly enough.
Card was necessary to transmit wireless transactionsusing a router. It greatly assisted me in using mynew HP laptop and docking station.
I dont even know where to start here..these would be my 3rd Logitech surround sound speakers..previously owned the z2300s which for the money were a nice setup but I gotta say the 5500 blow those babys out of the water by far...The bass on these will know a hole into your neighbors wall..even if your houses arent connected haha...Anyways I love all types of music but these speakers completely shine with anything electronic and as well as the hiphop genres..Clarity is great with them..I hear all the sounds without having to worry about an overpowering bass or lack of quality..Rock is also great to hear on these with the heavy double pedal bass songs too..I love the control pad it comes with that has many functions and settings..very useful for movies btw..And thats another thing about these speakers..I saw transformers 2 in blueray 5.1 and OMG i felt like those giant robots were right in my house lol..When you see something explode on screen the bass that is produced from these will shake your entire room..Ive never owned a set of speakers like these before..I know theyre a little pricey but its well worth the money especially if youre like me and pirate all of your movies in 5.1 blueray haha..
The Kerbango project was killed by 3Com in 2001 in what many thought as a rash decision, but nevertheless resulted in the destruction of several hundred Kerbango units on the factory floor in Asia. The only units available were a number of prototypes floating around Silicon Valley as part of fundraising and sponsorship deals. I've heard the number is as low as 30. Quite a collectors item.If you want an Internet radio, you can go to PenguinRadio or Roku or Slim Devices, all of whom are marketing similar devices.
THE MORE I DEAL WITH THIS THE ANGRIER I GET!!!I bought the VRD-MC3 and the DCR-SR40 because of the way you advertised how you could directly record from one to the other.Not seeing the coded fine print footnote that DOES NOT STATE DIRECTLY THAT ' you can NOT record directly from the DCR-SR40 to the VRD-MC3 on a duel layer DVD"That is stupid!Why would anyone build a video system with a 30 GB drive, then say it is compatible with a burner that they make and then make the largest medium that burner can burn NOT compatible with the video direct record system?When are you going to fix it?I have always thought Sony was "top of the line" but i have been severely disappointed with the last 4 Sony products I have purchased and I think I'm gonna start doing something about it.NO THANK YOU!Bruce A. Clark
This is a wonderful camera case! I wanted a roomy case for my Canon S5 IS, to hold cables, batteries, and instruction manuals. This case totally fits the bill, and I still have the front pocket available for keys, cash, and cell phone. The inside padding velcros to the sides, so you can move it around and adjust the size and location of the camera compartment however you want it. That allowed plenty of room for my additions. Plus, it looks great, has a thickly padded shoulder strap, and has hard plastic feet on the bottom. I don't even notice the back part that has the belt pack. It is well covered.Also, when it was out of stock through Amazon, I bought it through one of Amazon's third party suppliers, and had no problems.
I ordered the very-hard-to-get Minidisc blanks for my Sony Recorder AND THEY WERE ON MY FRONT STEP 2 DAYS LATER!!!! FANTASTIC SERVICE!!!!!
This is one of the extremely rare products made in China that actually works the way it's suppose to, and is not poorly constructed or made from flimsy material.The main reason I purchased this meter was to calculate which electrical devices and appliances I would be able to connect to the small solar power system I currently have, and to find out which electrical devices and appliances are sucking up the most power in hopes to figure out a way to reduce overall power consumption.This meter does everything it's advertised to do and it does it very accurately. The newly added feature which calculates/estimates hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly cost to power each device/appliance you connect it to is a great feature.I haven't found any issues with this meter at all, but it would be nice if the display was backlit and made in USA instead of China.
I just bought this camera. I have never used a digital before and am not a serious computer user. I really like the camera. It is extremely easy to use. I read the directions once and started to take pictures and videos the same night. I had no trouble with it. I recommend the rechargeable batteries. It ate two AA batteries the first day. The picture quality is as good as my 35 mm camera and it is easy to download and store your pictures. I am very happy with it.
I'm a diligent Palm fan and have walked the upgrade line from the Palm Pilot through the PalmIII to the PalmVx (and been forced to buy new peripherals with each since Palm has had different connectors on all the models so far). Each upgrade has only granted small improvements, but the latest PalmVx puts together the sleek case, the IR port and the large 8MB of memory well.The Palm should be best though of as a computer extension. It allows you take and work with vital information from your computer when you don't happen to be next to it. If you're looking for something you could use instead of your laptop, I would recommend looking at Compaq's iPac with WindowsCE.I enjoy my Palm because it syncs with Outlook (I use Pumatech's IntelliSync for this) at home and work holding all of my phone numbers and appointments. But this basic default functionality is only the tip of the iceberg with the Palm. What makes it great is there are so many programs out there you can install to get even more use from.I use a program called AvantGo that syncs on some of my favorite web sites (CNN, C-Net News, The Onion, etc.) for a good read on my train ride to/from work each day.I used TealDoc to read free books available online like "The Island of Doctor Moroe" or "The Man in the Iron Mask." There are thousands of books whose copyright has ended and are now freely available to download and read.Documents to Go lets me read and work on Word or Excel documents away from the desk.With FireViewer I take digital pictures of my friends and family everywhere I go.The Palm is a great desktop extension. It lets you take vital information with you everywhere and helps you keep track of all your personal information.
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 .
I have had the CT1810 for over a year. I paid $670 for it then. I was curious as to how much they are going for these days by searching the web... I was impressed to see that Amazon's price was so competetive.This LCD is an excellent product for the $$$!
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.
Does exactly what it says it will do. Easy to program and read. Great product that has helped with finding expensive electricity hogs around the home.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I just bought this camera a month ago, refurbished, directly from Canon, and the motor noise can be heard, but it could be heard on regular Hi-8, Digi-8's, too. But there's software that can remove the motor whining noises (Studio v9.0 can, and that's just off the top of my head, so I'm sure there are more). And from my experience, it wasn't even that loud (I usually record in situations where there's a lot of audio feedback, so I couldn't even hear it).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What I'm having "trouble" with is the battery life. I thought maybe I got a refurbished battery, too, but it turns out I didn't. I read the manual, and my battery life is actually on par with Canon's estimated shooting time. So I'm seriously contemplating getting the fat battery (535?) for more life so I can shoot more, but for most of us, in many a shooting scenario, the best alternative will be a $1.50 extension cord so we can just use it without the battery and not have to worry about battery life, etc. Also, I'm not too thrilled with where the scroller button is, because while the menu button is directly on top of it, the effects button is "inside" (where the lcd screen would be when it is closed), so there isn't a quick, easy way to access it, but I guess I can't really complain that much about it since I've only had it for a week, and I will probably get adjusted to it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is my first MiniDV camcorder, and my first digital camcorder from my Hi-8. I've used other brands and makes before, and found this very competent and user-friendly. There are other models and makes, within the same price range, that others might find useful. As for me, out of experience, what ever I have, I just get adjusted and used to, and I found it very promising so far. I only gave this a four because of the horrible battery life most Canon digital cameras and camcorders are notorious for, but we can all manage.
i ve had problems with this laptop since after the first month I bought it, had to reinstall the operating system twice already now i keep having problems with all media players, honestly i wish i would have spent more money and buy another laptop in a place like circuit city where at least u can take it back now i feel like I am stack with piece of junk....
Songs imported into library alphabetically. Sent 2 email asking for support from samsung website - NO response received; not even stating they received my question. Hisses and pops heard on songs imported from wma 64Kbps but not heard when playing on PC. When I called asking if there will be firmware upgrade to correct song order as it is on the CD, got passed onto tech engineer. When asked about the song order being alphabetical, he said with a straight voice that is how the player is made to work and there is no plan to upgrade firmware to correct this problem since they don't see this as one. He suggest I create a playlist for every single CD in my collection to keep in the correct CD order. Does have great FM reception and recording.They got rid of the USB On-The-Go feature on this US release unit that allows you to connect to your camera and download the pictures over to free up your camera flash memory.With these terrible tech support, I suggest you move on to another player as I will be returning this one soon.
I BOUGHT THIS PANASONIC RAZOR ABOUT A YEAR AGO FROM AMAZON AFTER HAVING TRIED A NORELCO I FOUND THIS TO BE SO FAR SUPERIOR TO THE NORELCO OR TO THE BRAUN THAT I HAD BEFORE THERE WAS NO COMPARISON. PURCHASING THE REPLACEMENT FOIL AND SHAVERS HAS MADE IT JUST LIKE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT, BEST SHAVE EVER.
The product serves it's purpose and is just what I expected. I am happy with it.
The size is so small as my expectation, but the sockets are put too close to accommodate the plugs.
I bought this hoping to integrate my TV and Xbox360 (which has a built in DVD) and it was probably a little bit of a waste of money. I was turned on by the Ipod integration but the Xbox360 actually has the same ability. The system is now my receiver for my Xbox360 and doesn't go through my TV which is alright but would be great if it was for TV and Xbox. I live in a decent size apartment and the wattage is good but not great. I've maxed out the volume and it's not ear shattering. The sound it good but I'm not really an audiophile so I can't tell you about high's and low's. If I were to do it again I would either buy a kickass speaker/receiver combo or upgrade to the s-301 for the better components. It'll come in handy in the future when I have multiple TV's some day.
My doctor actually recommended that I use a trackball due to a shoulder injury and I was already using one at home, so I bought a second one to use at work. I like this one especially because I can click with my thumb and navigate the ball with my middle finger or index and middle finger together. I don't like the ones where your thumb controls the ball, I don't have as much control over my thumb.
There is a lot of negativity surrounding this product, but this, I believe, is the newer version. I have had no problems and it has already saved my laptop from plenty of dings and scratches. No heat, noise, or performance issues detected.
After all the bad reports from these reviews and the many customer reviews on the circuit city website http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/71459/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do Many of which involve quotations like "The drive started to spark" or "It simply caught on fire" I think I'll just stay away from this drive.
The iHome iH4B is most incredible. I traveled with it for the past two years and love it. Great sound out of a little bitty appliance. No complaints what so ever. Even works when it is unplugged!
I purchased this from the seller DealinNWheelin it arrived in 3 days, it was double boxed and packaged very well. I got the system out and got it all hooked up, sat down with my 7 year old nephew to watch The Land Before Time (His favorite movie ever) and the sound was AMAZING. Crystal clear, loud, just great !! I and my nephew were very impressed. Thanks -John McKalvey
So far the product has been working great. We will be buying again when it runs out.See no difference between the much more expensive ones.
This has to be one of the best early model pda's out there. connectivity with other infored devices are great. so far i have been able to control my tv, satallite reciver, my hp laserjet printer all from the infored. i've had it for 2 days and its all pimped out. 3rd party software is very easy to install and there has pretty much been nothing i cant find for what i want to do. it comes with 8mbs of storage which is a lot since programs are very small. some hardware is tricky to find but amazon[.com] has been the best so far that i've found where to find the stuff i want for this palm. if you buy it you wont be dissapointed. go to freewarepalm.com for free palm pilot software its been the best so far
My wrist absolutely loves me for switching from a traditional mouse to a Logitech Trackman. I switched almost a decade ago to reduce wrist strain; it did the job. I just ordered from Amazon my 7th Trackman.Each one of my previously owned Trackballs had the same fate...the button stopped working. I feel that with a better quality button or a different buttn design, the device(s) would last much, much longer.
I love this notebook riser. I use this daily at work, and move my laptop off of it daily to take it home. Despite this, I have not experienced any problems with slipping - the riser holds the notebook very well. It keeps my cords organized, which makes my desk look cleaner. The adjustable setting made it easy to set the screen height just right, not too high, not too low, and the neck strain I had is now gone. My colleagues are all really jealous of this thing.A mouse and keyboard are required to use this comfortably. Consider it a minimum requirement.
This product came in the original retail package and arrived within 3 days at half the price at my local office supply store. You can return your spent print cartridge in the new box and drop it off at your local UPS store for return to HP without cost. Return label is enclosed in the box.
I ordered this Dec 13. I didn't receive it in 15 days, so I emailed the vendor. Never received any confirmation from the vendor of my order. So I sent another email 10 days later, still never NEVER receive any feedback from the vendor. It's been 35 days since I've placed my order and still have NEVER received this product. The vendor claims "APR PayPal is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service." Ya right?
This product operates excellently as advertised. The booster ,for me, overcomes the signal weakness caused by cable splitters.
Took this on trip of a lifetime to Japan. PV-DV203 didn't make it back alive. The miniDVs started popping out while recording and finally stopped recording altogether. Upon return, replaced PV-DV203 with the PV-GS15 and tried to run the miniDVs from the trip. Picture and sound quality terrible with a lot of skipping and poor auto-focus. Hoping PV-GS15 is an upgrade.
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.
As a veteran user of just about every kind of handheld there has been (Palm OS, Pocket PC, etc.) I have mixed reviews of this latest handheld by Palm. If you have never had a PDA before, this one would probably work for you. If on the other hand you are a veteran user- BEWARE OF THIS BUDGET PDA.Pros include: a beautiful screen, solid stylus and easy-to-use OSCons include: body prone to scratches, cheap cable syncing, initial setup, Graffiti area takes up too much of screenWhile the screen is absolutely terrific and the stylus is very solid, the cons outweigh these otherwise nice features. As the graffiti area takes up nearly 30% of the screen and the two (that's right 2!) cables need to be attached to sync and recharge the unit, this Palm gets a 2 thumbs down from this user. Wouldn't you think that Palm could provide the same kind of elegant hideaway writing area as the Pocket PC platform? As for the cables, if you want to be using twisty ties and duck tape to keep track of two cables, this just might be your Palm.My recommendations: spend the extra bucks for an HP Pocket PC or one of the higher end Palms- you'll be glad you did.
this is truly a plug and play system. the transmitter has a usb connection to my computer and the receiver has 2 output options to my stereo receiver. now we can play pandora and our itunes library on our home entertainment system. there aren't many products out there that i could find that could do this so i was a bit skeptical, but i am very happy so far. the only con so far is the volume output seems a little low to me, but not a problem at all. great product!
I was glad to find that this cover still exists for my 5 year old mp3 player. It's functional and makes exercise more pleasant. I've been using the clip instead of the armband.
If you come across a product that says "Refurbished" and you think it will be a good deal, think again. I bought the 30GB IPOD (5th generation) and it lasted about 2 hours. Thinking it might be the battery I took it to a local battery store and the clerk was knowledgeable enough to tell me it was not the battery but the Ipod that was bad. I took it to the local electronics store that handles the Ipod business and they told me to send it to Ipod company along with a check for $100 and they would fix it for me. Thanks but no thanks, I have lost enough money on this transaction.Please listen to the voice of experience - go to a local store and buy a new one, it will be cheaper in the long run.
PURCHASED THIS CARD FOR USE IN MY CELL PHONE. LOOKED AT SEVERAL NAME BRANDS AND JUST COULDN'T PASS UP TRYING THIS CARD FOR THE COST. HAVE HAD THE CARD AND USED IT FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, WORKS WELL. ACTUALLY PURCHASED TWO CARDS. ONE WAS FOR A TEENAGER THAT CHANGES/ADDS MUSIC CONSTANTLY.ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS...WORKS WELL...WISH I HADN'T WASTED THE MONEY ON OTHER BRAND NAME CARDS IN THE PAST. WILL TRY OTHER KINGSTON PRODUCTS IN THE FUTURE.
Slight caveat: I hadn't invested in a new printer for a very long time, so the MP600 is the first modern inkjet, multifuction, or photo printer I've owned. Prior to this purchase I've had monochrome laser printers, both at home and at work.So.. we found ourselves wanting to do some color graphics printing, mainly kids' crafts and activity sheets from the web. I decided that if we were going to go color, we may as well get a photo printer as well, and make it a multifunction/all-in-one unit for the copy/scan capabilities. After some research, I'd decided on the Canon Pixma MP950, but no local retailers carried it and I just wasn't comfortable spending that much on a printer without seeing the thing first. The MP530 actually got better print quality ratings than the MP830, so I was leaning that direction but found that the new MP600 was out for the same price, so this is the purchase we made.My thoughts after 3 days or so:Build: Out of the box, this thing is impressive. And large--make sure you have sufficient space for it! The shiny black and matte silver looks good, the unit feels solid, and the scanner lid (which acommodates thick items) is sturdy. I especially like that the control panel/LCD, media card slots, paper feed slots, and output tray all fold shut--makes me feel better that dust won't be getting into the works so much.Setup: No problems. As for the printer itself, you just turn it on, set the language, and install the print head and ink tanks (after making sure you've removed all the packing tape!). The tanks glow when installed correctly, which makes it user-friendly and just looks cool. Driver and software installation was smooth on Windows XP--it installs a lot, but all of it appears useful. The documentation (provided in hard copy as well as via an online manual) looks a little skimpy for my taste, but I haven't read it all yet.Performance: So far so good! Color graphics prints from the web look great, and I didn't pull out the microscope but black-and-white text prints look to be laser-quality to the naked eye. I also printed an index sheet directly from a CF memory card, and that looked good even though I used plain paper. I haven't printed many photos yet and feel like I still have some settings tweaking to master, but so far prints on glossy paper look quite acceptable for color and detail. I'm noticing some "noise" (for lack of a better term) in out-of-focus backgrounds, but I'm not sure if that's due to the printer or software sharpening before printing. Also--and I'm sure this goes for any printer--make sure not to get any fingerprints on the photo paper before printing! The oil really wreaks havoc with the printing. Print speed isn't really an issue in my mind, but text and graphics prints are quite speedy, and the time to print a 4"x6" photo seems quite reasonable (just make sure to let the ink set!). I have not yet tried the scanner or copier, but I will update when I do! It's too early for me to speak to the printer's ink consumption, but I have read that there's a workaround to refill Canon's marketed-as-unrefillable ink tanks. Similarly, I've also read that workarounds exist to enable the printer to print directly on CD/DVD media (something Canon have left out of their U.S. models due to patent/licensing issues) with the purchase of an inexpensive tray. Things to keep in mind for the future!So, to recap:Pros: Solid build, easy setup, and so far performance looks good. Overall, while some things remain to be seen (mainly ink consumption and longevity), for home users looking for an all-in-one print/copy/scan solution I would say this unit is an excellent value for the price.Cons: Photo print quality, while good, isn't what I'd call photo-lab quality--but again, for the price what can you expect? As a hobbyist photographer, I would have liked negative-scanning ability (as on the MP800 and MP950), but that was more of a want than a need. Networking also would have been nice, but you won't find that on any printer at this price point.
I have carried this PDA nearly every day for approximately six months. I listen to audio books on it from audible.com, use for keeping lists, and most importantly I used the interface with MS Outlook for emails and schedules. To keep it safe I use the magnesium shell case from innopocket.com and can carry it without concern in my cargo pocket or backpack without fear of damage.The latest ROM version for PPC2003SE seems to have resolved all of the issues that is struggled with immediately after its release. The latest Dell PDA version of this line, the x51v, used WM5. At the time of this writing, WM5 ROM A6 for the x50v is available, however, detailed postings on aximsite.com show that there are still too many issues with this ROM update for the x50v to make it worthwhile.PRO: Excellent connectivity, to wit; Bluetooth, WiFi, and USB. VGA adapter is available too. Great memory expansion with both CF and SD card options. Screen is excellent- I watch movies that I have converted with pocketDVD and betaplayer.CON: Battery life is okay. By adjusting the settings you can squeak out a fair amount of time on the unit. It does ship with two batteries and you can charge both the unit and the extra battery in the base charger. If you are looking for a good DC adapter for the car check out boxwave.com with their adapter that can charge the power hunger unit in the car.
THIS CASE IS SIMPLE BUT FUNCTIONAL. THE MAGNETIC FLAP IS STRONG BUT NOT TOO STRONG. IT IS COMPACT AND GOOD. I RECOMMEND IT.
Had this for a few days now and it's been wonderful. In low light, the picture is perfect. In daylight, the edges can look a little dark, but it's still damn fine. The brightness is almost too much, but the dynamic picture settings seem to adjust the set with excellent results.Could be easier to adjust between aspect ratios, but that's a small matter. The fact that the you can manually adjust the positioning of the image in different aspect ratios is nice, too, so you can, for instance, include or exclude the tickers or captions along the bottom of the screen. The generous amount of inputs is fantastic and so is the fact that they thought ahead and put them all within easy reach on the right side, not hidden away in the back like most others. When you have an 80 pound TV, it's nice not to have to move the thing to hook up a DVD player or cable box.Looking forward to not having to replace bulbs thanks to the LED technology and not worrying about burn in. The picture is much more film-like than LCD or plasma - a great touch if you're a movie fan and like the look and feel of being in the cinema.Speakers and sound are good, much better than most others. The surround sound mode really brings things to life. Of course, there is no substitute for adding a real surround sound system....Last but not least, everything considered, for the money this is an unstoppable value. For less then $2000, you get a huge 61" screen with 1080p, good sound, lots of features, and intuitive design and usability. Helluva deal on a helluva TV!Only docked it one star (would have docked it 1/2 star, but you can't do that here) because of its performance in high light condition, even though I almost never use it in those conditions. Buy it and enjoy!
My Passport 8500 started malfunctioning, and I needed a replacement but did not want to pay the large sum commanded by Escort. I knew that Beltronics was also manufactured by the same company, and I was able to get this at almost half the price of the Passport. For the most part, it has performed admirably, although certainly not as quick or responsive as the Passport. However, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good, solid radar detector w/o the big ticket price.
As advertised, a well put together product that does it's job well. Excellent stuff from this seller.Worked like a charm on my old inspiron
i bought this headphone from amazon to go along with my sansa clip +.the sound of this unit is excellent. on par with some of the more expensive headphone from sony and jvc.my only complaint is that it has a large volume control on the cord. this makes it rather awkward to wear. all my mp3 files are normalized so i rarely have to mess around with volume control.other that this, i think it is a good deal for any music lover.UPDATE: AFTER BURNING IN THE DRIVERS FOR OVER 200 HOURS, I BEGIN TO LIKE THIS HEADPHONE MORE AND MORE.I AM GOING TO BUY ANOTHER PAIR FROM AMAZON FOR HOME USE.NOTE: I AM COMPARING THIS TO THE $50 SEINHEISER PX100 HEADPHONE.
I was looking for a replacement for my original Apple iPhone 3G ear buds and found these. I listen to music, movies, and podcasts on the treadmill, bicycle, and around the house. These ear buds are a great value for the money and built very well. Sound quality is decent and crystal clear, but, understandably, you probably lose some of the low end you hear in the more expensive ear buds. These ear buds do not have a microphone, so I can not take calls on my iPhone with these, but they do work just fine for music, movies, and podcasts. These ear buds were just what I wanted. I might even purchase a second pair in case these end up in the washing machine or lost or something.
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.
Purchased this camera through Beach Camera. Happy with the company, very happy with the quality of photos from the Olympus FE-250. Colors are vibrant, the camera itself is VERY compact. I would recommend buying a case for it, I scratched it on it's first use, but probably because I was so used to tossing my old dinosaur of a digi-cam around. the only complaint is the shutter speed is quite slower than some other cameras, so if you like to take quick photos, this isn't the best bet. but if you're in the market for an easy to use, compact, nice looking camera that takes nice looking photos, I recommend it.
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.....
Judging by the flaring five star reviews posted here below mine, I can only assume that these people do not know quality or are paid shills. This product is terrible! It doesn't do what it claims. It is way too expensive - mine will be on sale on EBAY.Save your money.
Words cannot describe how satisfied I am with this purchase. I Iove this stand for my 2012 15&#34; macbook pro. It elevates the screen so I have better posture, and helps me not to get too close to the screen. Build quality is as good as the macbook itself! I use a logitech wireless mouse and an apple wireless keyboard with it. I'm Using it now and would highly recommend!
I used it as an extension for my projector cord. Works perfectly for what I need. Not sure if this would be good for higher wattage items.
This product was 100% plug and play on my new Dell Laptop running Windows 7. I wish that I had noticed the version with built in video, which sounds even better, but if you don't mind plugging your monitor into your laptop, and high quality audio is important, this is what you want.Note, the price Amazon sell this for is about HALF of what the local major national office supply chain has it listed for, so buy it here, and do not waste your time shopping around. I would highly recommend this, it was a 5 minute install and everything works great. My laptop now works just like a fully fledged desktop
For the price, it's hard to beat. They're just live every single other RJ45 you've ever used. Totally worth buying.
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!!
This product is very much worth the money. It is very handy to be able to get cd's from right in front of you, and not have to take your eyes off the road for very long. The only problem that I did have with this case is that the pockets for the cd's are very tight, and it is some what difficult to pull and put the cd's in the pockets. Otherwise it is a very good case.
Received damaged product. Took the trouble to return the item and received new one in a few days.
The product is excellent, I really recommend this item. fast ship and the product was send in perfect conditions. My rate for this product is a five star rate.
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.
features an amazing MP3 player, movie and picture viewer, pocket word and excel, golf, etcdropped it while running no damage to the screen, recommend buying writeright for screen protection from scratcheseverybody is impressed including compaq ipaq ownersbought a 64mb flash card, more than adequate for my needs, couple of mp3s, extensive word files, upgradeable memory from 340 MB microdrive to a 1 gb IBM microdrivevery bulky though, but i do not need to bring my laptop anymore to read word and excel files, I used it to read e-books during a transpacific flight, the battery did not drain
Very nice product - I've only had it a few weeks but so far it's been very handy. Takes the same ink cartridges as my other HP printer. I don't know why I waited so long to have the convenience of a color copier in my home office. I like how it will let the answering machine take calls first, then if it hears a fax machine calling - it will pickup and take the call.Small footprint - even works with my old Win98 machine. One assinine thing: it comes with a phone cord, but not a USB cable.
Excellent camera ,Nikon quality,a CF card would be better than SD but...lens perfect
I purchased this for my granddaughter. She was pleased with it, but I don't know if it is holding up or not as I have not asked. It looked sturdy and well-made. The service was very good, especially since it was ordered a few weeks before Christmas. I received it in a timely fashion.
The picture quality is simply fantastic -- given the right content. The first movie I tried had me second guessing my purchase decision. Fortunately the second one I tried hit the mark with absolutely stunning pictures. So make sure to have a few choices handy when the testing TV the first time :-)I have two DVD players connected: a 8-yr old one connected via component video, and a Samsung HD1080P7 that I got with the TV connected via HDMI. There is a small difference in the image quality between the two DVD players playing the same DVD. It's not huge, but noticeable to my eyes, and given the low price of the upscaling DVD players, I am glad that I got it.Be prepared to tweak the picture settings to get the image quality to suit your tastes. The cable TV input was factory set to Dynamic mode. With the factory settings, the colors were a little too saturated with almost a fluorescent green for a golf course. Here the collective knowledge gleaned off the AVS Forum came in handy for some quick adjustments.One final note about the Eagle delivery service. I live in a hilly area. The roads are a bit confusing, and not the easiest to negotiate with a delivery truck. The delivery person had to call us three time before he found his way to our home. Despite that, he was very courteous, helped us set the TV up, and at our request, took the box away with him. Between the great product and the excellent service from Eagle, I could not be more satisfied.
It was comfortable, and a simple plug-n-play. Even the sound quality was fantastic. However, I play video games and use voice chat programs a lot and everyone complains so much that I am not allowed to speak while using this headset. I've tried it on multiple PCs, and it just doesn't have good audio out-put.
I got this when I got my ipod mini. The product worked fine for one day. I tryed to use it today in my car, and the static was all I could hear. This device also drains the battery. I ended up returning the I trip for the Belkin tune cast II, The Belkin works much better.
This is good RAM, as promised. I love how it sped up my computer - a G5 Power PC Mac Tower. A little note - I bought four sticks, and did a check after installation to make sure it was the right speed. Two were, and two weren't - a quick contact with the vendor and they sent me new ones with free shipping to return the slower ones. With service like that, and good RAM, I have no complaints - fully satisfied!
I purchases this recorder and had it for about 1 month before I had to return it. I returned it because the DVDs would get stuck in the recorder and not open for several minutes.Also the open/close buttons were slow to operate. You hit the open button wait several seconds before the DVD would open.Finally, I own a Panasonic DVD Player also and it would turn on whenever I turned on the Panasonic DVD Recorder. The remote codes are the same for power.What I LikedThe remote control is nicely designed.Ability to watch a program which is being recorded at the same time.Good quality recordings.
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!!
This is my second digital camera. Previously I had used the Fuji Finepix s5000, but wanted to move up to an SLR system so that I could eventually use a variety of lenses.I was very concerned at the beginning of my DSLR buying process- it seems to me that once a person buys a body and a few lenses, they are committed to that camera maker's "system" pretty much for life, so I wanted to be very certain that this was the right choice. If you purchase a 20d, you are not just buying a 20d, you are making (often) a pretty serious financial commitment to Canon technology.I chose a canon 20d for a few reasons; I had decided early on in the process to stick to Nikon or Canon, as they are the clear leaders not only of Digital SLRs, but of Camera technology in general. Thus, though certain other SLRs like the Olympus E-Volt or the Pentax *istD are attractive, they simply do not have the range of accessories or the support community of either Canon or Nikon.I ended up seriously considering three cameras; the Canon 350d (Digital Rebel), The Canon 20d, and the Nikon D70. From talking to other folks who were in the same situation as me, This seems to be a common range of choices people faceI ended up choosing Canon because it seems to me that they have a slightly better line of lenses than Nikon, particularly those available on the used market. This is important, because the more you use your DSLR, the more you will want that lens that is just a slightly wider angle, or just a slightly faster aperture, etc.Once I decided to go for Canon, I chose the 20d over the 350d primarily due to size and toughness. The 350d is a great Camera, and its sensor is very similar to the 20d. However, the 20d's magnesium alloy chassis is much heavier than the 350d. It can certainly take a lot more abuse than the plastic 350d body- and I tend to take my camera on a lot of long trips. The 350d is a lot lighter, which is nice- but I frankly found its body too small to grip easily. As I have very large hands, this was a serious disadvantage to me. For someone with smaller hands the 350d probably feels fine. You will have to pick one up and judge this for yourself.The layout of the camera itself is a lot easier to use than the 350d as well. The camera requires far less attention when shifting settings than the 350d, and thus frees up your "focus" for the subject you are shooting. I cannot stress how ergonomic and intuitive I find this camera to be.Since I have purchased the 20d, I have not regretted it for a minute. This camera is a real joy to work with. The viewfinder is nice and bright (looking through glass again instead of an EVF is a pleasure, believe me). The range of ISO settings from 100-1600 is wonderful, particularly nice are long twilight/night shots at ISO 100 that give you some lovely colors. Shooting night and low light with the 20d will blow your mind. The CMOS sensor of the 20d produces almost noiseless images at high ISO settings.The best feature of the camera is the quick start up time. It can go from dormant to actively autofocusing in 0.2 seconds. My previous camera took 2 seconds to "turn on." That may not sound like a great deal, but I lost countless shots due to that fact, and it is what pushed me most to upgrade my camera.I tend to shoot on aperture priority or A-DEP (like auto, but with no flash), but there are a variety of "pre-set" modes for portraiture, sports, night shooting, and so on that are easy to use.The megapixel count is nice, but not really that important. Comparing images made from the 6 megapixel Nikon D70 and 8 megapixel Canon 20d, one can't really notice any difference until you blow them up to ridiculous sizes. At this level of the MP game, the quality of the lens you use is far more important to final resolution than the sensors pixel count. If you compare the kit lens (18-55mm f3.5-5.6) at its wide focal lengths and lower apertures with the canon 50mm f1.8 prime lens at f8, It looks like you are shooting with 2 different cameras. The same holds for Nikon as well, so don't decide for the 20d simply because it has more megapixels than the D70. Of course, even the worst canon lens beats the hell out of my old digicam on its best day.I have had a few problems with some older third party manufacturer lenses made for the Canon mount, Like Sigma and Tamron, not working with the new 20d body; but I have been told that if you ship off the lens to the manufacturer they will rechip it for free. All currently manufactured 3rd party lenses ought to work with this body. Keep in mind that the Canon digital sensor is smaller than 35mm film, so there is a "focal length multiplier" that makes your lenses "longer" than they would be on a regular film SLR. The focal length multiplier for the 20d is 1.6 . That means a 100mm lens on a film camera acts like a 160mm lens on a 20d. For those who like to focus close up with telephoto, that's great, because you can buy a relatively inexpensive 300mm lens, and it will shoot almost like a 500mm telephoto. I, however, usually shoot wide (more "peripheral vision") and prefer shorter lenses, so this is a pain. Of course, I would love to have a "full frame" camera like the Canon 5d, but the price is simply to much.It has a number of strengths and weaknesses, which I will detail below:Strengths:The variety of lenses is excellent.Lenses on second hand market are reasonably pricedIntroductory high speed lens (less than f2) is inexpensive (canon 50mm f1.8)Autofocus aquires targets quicklyContinuous shooting mode is quick- autofocus recalibrates for each shot.Extremely high ISO capability (1600) for low light situationsBody is physically tough.Very fast top shutter speed (1/8000) allows open apertures in well lit situations.Manual focus easy to usePop up flash is very high above camera, and thus avoids casting shadowsFlash recycles quicklyCF card memory system is versatile and inexpensiveUser interface is the best I have ever seenCan be used as a blunt weapon if you are muggedWeaknesses:It ain't cheapVery heavy, particularly with long lensesYou may end up spending money on glass that rivals a serious crack addictionLonger focal length multiplier (1.6) than film, or than Nikon (1.5).Doesn't work well with older 3rd party lenses without rechipping.Mirror is very loud, particularly if you are used to a point and shoot.Comparison with Nikon:20d is better at telephoto (lenses have internal motors)D70 is better at wide angle shots (focal length multiplier is lower)20d is better at low light (lower noise, lower ISO setting).Nikon fans believe that all Canon users are heretics, and vice versa, so why compare them you dirty heathen.
I was so happy to find the smartmedia card. My Olympus camera uses the smartmedia card and it is very hard to find. I have 2 newer cameras but the Olympus 3.3 that uses this card takes the best pictures.
I only recharge my batteries once a week at most. I find this battery recharger quite useful even though the cover is kind of flimsy.
As a computer support person, I have a set of utility programs I like to have with me at all times. Never has that been as easy as since I got Sony's Micro Vaults, first the 2GB version and now the 4GB version. Both are physically the same size, as small as any other thumb drive, but much thinner than any other I've seen. That makes them a wonderful addition to the tiny "survival" kit I carry with me in my commuter backpack daily. And, when I bought them on sale at $23 and $32 respectively this Fall, both were wonderful bargains. At first, I figured 2GB was plenty of space, but I'd overlooked the 1+GB size of my Oracle database client installer, so now I also have the 4GB version. As for the 2GB version, that's now in the glove box. Personally, I reformatted both drives to get rid of the compression utility (after saving a copy on another drive, just in case I ever need it) as nearly all of my utility installers are already compressed. I also ditched the cases, instead adding them to another case, along with other tools etc. At the prices I paid, you may as well go for the 4GB version. The only problem I've had is inserting them upside-down. That doesn't harm anything, but it also doesn't work. So now I double-check to make sure I see the drive light flash after inserting it, and if it doesn't, I reinsert it the other way up and then the light comes on.
The batteries work great initially, but they quickly wear out. Every sight you look at has several reviews with this complaint. If you don't mind frequently buying expensive batteries and going through all the trouble of taking the thing apart to replace them, this is the unit for you.
I've been using the FL-50 on my Olympus Evolt E-300 for about one month, and I'm very satisfied. The battery life and recycle time have been very good. I took a number of photos in the Auto mode; TTL Auto, Auto, and FP Auto. The FP mode worked quite well for outdoor fill-in flash and using higher ISO for action flash. TTL Auto showed excellent exposure on all indoor and night photos.
It works flawlessly and is easy to use. I love the thumbscrews versus finding a screwdriver every time I want to swap a different drive in. It is sturdily built and is holding up great. This is a great product at a great price.
This is a small, compact bag perfect for my new digital SLR. Its clips make me feel as though the camera is secure, unlike other bags I looked at. I happen to have purchased a Nikon, and the case that came with it was laughably cheap and tiny in comparison.
After searching high and low for a new stereo system, I finally settled on this one. I don't know anything about the technical specs, but I knew that this had nearly twice as many watts as an Aiwa for the same price. My RCA served me well for the last 3-4 years and needed replacing because the CD player developed a problem of not reading the discs properly. I'd load up the carousel with five CD's and then it would do the inital scan for disc length and such and then show &quot;NO DISC.&quot; So I got this one. The blue backlit display is what really sold it for me.A few problems with it though. With the RCA, i could press the disc skip button five times and it would spin all the way around without stopping. With the Sharp, if you pressed it numerous times, it would turn to the next disc, stop for a few seconds, then you'd have to press it again. This works the same with all functions, i.e. you can't go right through all your presets by holding down the buttons. Another problem that I had was that the clock wouldn't be on a permanent display when the system is off, and there was no light on the power button. These might be small things to some, but I've grown accustomed to them with the RCA.As for sound quality, the RCA can't really compare in clarity. Both have good base, but the RCA always seemed to have a hiss to it, no matter what was playing. Sharp and many other companies probably don't have problems with this though.
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.
The Iriver T10 player is just perfect. It is just what I was looking for in a player. The 1GB storage is nice. Hopefully they can expand future models to 2 GB someday.The FM feature is great. The T10 comes with a neckstrap and an armstrap. I use both. The arm strap is nice when jogging. The FM reception is far better then I expected it to be. Even when indoors it comes in nice and clear. You also have an option to record FM or voice. It even can record FM broadcasts at a set time. You don't even have to be there. The player just kicks on at the specified time and records. Nice feature!I take the T10 to sporting events and listen to the radio broadcast of the game and catch up on other scores. I have no complaints about this player. The sound is awesome even with the supplied earbuds. I use Shure E2C's which are wonderful. It is a nice investment. Well worth the money.
I read all the previous reviews and order the stand based on them and I have to say every one of them was dead on the money. This is an amazing monitor stand and the stock photos really don't do it justice. So simple to use and adjust to what you are comfortable with. It's beyond sturdy and even though it's plastic it's extremely gorgeous and compliments the computer and speakers very well. Even if you don't end up using for your computer monitor it's truly multi-functional. You really just can't go wrong with this product.
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.
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
Nice designed. Sensitive receiver of the wireless internet - much better than Toshiba. Video card and graphic excellent. Good battery life.
This is a fantastic little camera! I bought one years ago and took numerous pictures with it. I love that it is waterproof as I've managed to get some great underwater shots. I also love how compact it is and how sturdy/durable it is!! Because it is so sturdily built I have no concerns whatsoever with letting my 5 year old nephew play with it. It's really great getting photos from his perspective. I initially bought this camera about 5 years ago. When it sadly died this summer I automatically ran out and bought the same model again I loved it THAT much! I do also have a Canon G7 which takes even better photos but when I am shooting at outdoor concerts and things where the weather is questionable, I would much rather take my Pentax. I have taken it to the Caribbean many times and have always been impressed with the photos it has taken. For such an inexpensive camera I am also impressed with all the features that it offers. All in all its a great little camera!
It was very easy to download all our cds onto this. I just wish when we use it in our car with a cassette adapter that it would stop playing when the car is turned off. But that may be due to the adapter. Also, when we put it on the setting to randomly pick songs from all the music it seems to choose songs from some of the same albums. It just seems that since we have almost 300 albums on there the odds would be that you wouldn't hear the same album within 20 songs from each other. Overall, we are VERY happy with this!!!!!
Just bought this screen and set it up with an Epson Home Cinema 8500 UB. The picture quality is exceptional. In my opinion, the Epson with this Elite screen is actually better than going to the theater. The colors just jump off this screen and are crystal clear.My friend has an Epson 8100 and the Elite Screens Manual Pull Down Projection Screen ( http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-Manual-Projection-Screen/dp/B00061O4DW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1265148876&sr;=8-3) and the picture quality was not nearly as good as this screen. I think it's totally worth the extra money to get this screen.In terms of setting up the screen, it takes longer than the company claims. I set up the screen by myself and it took me 2.5 hours. It was however my first time setting up a projection screen - so take that with a grain of salt.One issue that I cared about was the ability to transport the screen in the future. The company doesn't make any direct claims on if deconstruction of the screen is "easy". I can tell you that taking the screen apart will take just as long as setting it up and it isn't easy.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. If you are considering buying a projector, this screen is the best overall value currently available on the market.
This great product allows me to listen to my music anywhere, and now with the nike chip, it helps me with my workouts too!!
I have purchased two other portable DVD players over the past few years for my son to use while in the car. They eventually got dropped or stop working on their own. I've never really been impressed with the quality of the other DVD players. The picture was grainy, sound was low and fuzzy, the included remote only worked within 5 feet of the player, etc. This Coby Tablet-style player is so much nicer than the others we've had. I like the tablet-style. My son can hold it in his lap or strap it to the head-rest in front of him. The picture is flawless and the sound is amazing. Also, the player comes with everything needed for complete entertainment (two! sets of headphones, tape deck converter, car charger, AC charger, remote, fitted case with straps). The other two players we owned are priced over $200 each. For the price and the quality, I would recomend this product to anyone.
I love this camera. The pictures are great, it is easy to use, easy to download, and full of features. I love having the choice of color, black & white,or sepia. I also dig the movie feature, it is reminiscient of old 8mm films my dad used to take of us. I like the fact that my 4 and 5 year olds can easily use it with the LCD. The price was really good too. Lots of features and pluses (...)!!!! I recommend this camera to all my friends!
Used during refinishing my basement and the tool and accessories worked great together. They made the construction easy and timely.
If you can't beat em.... then fork over the extra money and buy these. I highly considered the Klipsh speakers for less money, but was turned off by their bulky size. The photos make these tiny speaker look large. The thing I love about Bose is they have style.Be warned, speakers of this quality deserve a good sound card. If you are going to spend the $250 on these, and you don't have a good quality sound card, forget it. Without a sound card, you will not hear what these awesome speakers have to offer!Was shocked at how good Sirius online radio sounds. Almost CD quality. My old speakers were a nice pair of Creatives. I am hearing sounds and words in my music I have never heard before.I consider myself an "advanced listener". I have spent more money on audio gear in the past 20 years than I will admit to. These bose speakers are the best bang for my buck so far.
I just have a question about the speaker system. I haven't bought a set yet. When you purchase them, are they ready to set up just out of the box? i.e. do you need to buy any special cables to hook it up? Thanks for your response.
I ordered this case because it was a little deeper than others without being overly bulky. I wanted to fit my digi Rebel XT without removing the battery grip. This case does, although it is very snug (I removed the 3/4" piece of foam below the "pick and pluck" layer for a little extra room).Here is what is in my case:- SLR body with battery grip and 18-55mm lens attached- the extra AA battery cartridge for the grip- 75-300mm EF zoom lens- sunpak 433AF flash- battery charger- usb and video connection cables- 3 CF memory cards- manuals/documentation- wireless remote control- a diffusion filterThe case closes snugly and squarely, the handle is solid and comfortable, it is lockable, it has a bronze tint that looks cool, and overall construction is very good to excellent. Based on this case, I will buy other Vanguard products.Oh yes, the other great thing about this case is the price. I got it from Amazon for around $40.I highly recommend this case.
The Presto Pro (for home use only!!!)Salad Shooter is a great product--very sturdy and a bit larger than I expected or wanted but I like it and think it will last longer than the cheaper models I have worn out (also Presto)
My review is not about the lens, but about AMAZON. Today, 9-19-2012 I received my order, the 35mm L lens form AMAZON, which was not new! Both the front and back caps have marks on them. The lens hood is also scratched. I could not understand why amazon sell it as new?No warranty information was found inside the box!Beware if you are buying an expensive lens from AMAZON!
This drive started acting flakey shortly after I installed it. Would not reliably read or write CD's properly. A lot of errors verifying, etc. I have a HP drive mounted directly under this one which works fine. Understandably you get a lemon once in a while so since it is under warrenty I got on the phone with Sony. This is where the real trouble started. It is now 2 hours and 4 telephone numbers later and I am still trying to get this resolved as I write this. I am pretty sure this will be the last piece of Sony hardware I will be buying.
I wish they offered a slightly larger size for the 17" Macbook. The stand seems just a little tipsy on the 17. 15" and under the stand is excellent.
I replaced a Creative ProGamer (G550 I think) set of 5.1 speakers with these speakers to gain an optical input. As soon as hooked them up I was delighted with the sound quality. I'm also hoping that an R/F modulator that is being delivered will allow me to hook my XBox 360 into the coaxial input. My new definition of heaven is to play the Freddie Cole station on Pandora through these speakers.
I'm sure there are TONS of better ones out there, but lets get real. For the price these are top notch. Under $10? I will say I do get pain in my ears if I wear them excessively so I try not to wear them "for hours," but that's not unreasonable as all headphones can do that.I've dropped them, had dogs step on them or drag them because they caught the cord in their feet, and two years later they are still alive and kicking.Don't expect "Bose" sound, but you will get your money back right away.
I had a Trip-lite Ultra-6 on my HVAC unit and the transformer feeding my house exploded... The Trip-Lite took the hit like a trooper!!!! Fried it!!!!! but, saved the Heat & Air Unit... Bought 2 more!!! One as a replacement and I'll hook up the Washer/Dryer on the second...... Proofs in the puddin..... Best price out there!!!
Simply awesome surge protector. My surround sound system used to hum every so often due to unstable power. I isolated the problem: the cable line! After connecting all my A/V equipment to this surge protector, I still heard the hum. I was devastated, but monster ships a coax cable and an ethernet cable along with the unit. I rewired my cable box so that the cable-in line was now going through the surge protector and the cable-out from SP to cable box. Not a single hum, I even notice quit standbys as well. (I used to hear high frequency noise coming from my TV on standby, now it is gone!) Wonderful product, did more than I expected. I'll re-post if this thing has to face some severe weather. Only issue is, I could not find this model in black...oh well. It is hidden from view anyway, thanks to the super easy wall mounting bracket.
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.
I've had this camcorder for a while know, and i have to say that for the prize excelent FOR ME. Know the Sony TRV-140 isnt all flowers, it does have some but few flaws.1. Steady Shot isnt superb.2. REC button some times gets stuck and it wont retract after you press it like it should, but dont worry because i fixed that with just a little bit of grase.Well know let me tell you ,the things that you will appreciate from the Sony TRV-140.1. USB Streaming.2. DVin/out port3. Super NightSHot
We bought this for our 7-year-old son who wanted a telescope for Christmas this year. I knew I didn't want to get one that required a big tripod since he would never be able to handle that. I considered the Astroscan from Edmund Scientific, but, while it's a far better product, it's way too pricey for a first telescope. This one is cute (looks like a penguin standing on its base), is easy to point and focus, and is great both for studying the moon and for terrestrial use. And the price is right! My son can sit in a chair outside with it in his lap and point and focus, which means he can use it himself whenever he likes. If he shows enough interest, I'll look into a more serious telescope we can use together.
I purchased a JVC GR-DX77us last july and to be fair, its video-taping capabilities are good, and the resolution is good. However, I have not been able to get the video capture feature to work on the camcorder. I tried both the USB and the 1394 firewire, and they both kept losing contact with various computers--turns out the problem was the plug board is pretty loose and either the plugs or the board loses contact regularly, playing havoc with your computer. I was not able to download one minute of footage.Dont expect any great help from JVC customer support either, every inquiry or request to them turned into an escalation to buy something else, 4 out of 5 times it was for accessories that were supposed to have been included in the camera kit.stay away from this model, and JVCs in general.
By using this double-sided miniDVD media, I save space for it case. Just need one case instead two. Usually Sony DVDcam showing warning if it detect DVD media unless SONY product. I have try Verbatim's, Memorex's, Melody's, that the message always shown-up. With this JVC products, the message never appear as like SONY DVD media.
This product works to run moles away from it as advertised. I have 2 of them.
This handy powerstrip makes up for the LACK of power plugs in many overseas hotels.If you have cameras, Laptops, phones or other to charge - this can handle 4 at once, and is compact enough to travel with.Remember if overseas, you'll want to use the all in one travel plug adapter. Just plug in the adapter, then this product - and you are good to go.(Note: if overseas make sure your electronics have a power adapter with a range of 100- 240 volts. Most computers etc. have this, but if in doubt ASK before plugging in.)
It is a great product as mentioned already by other reviews. But with all these great features, the 20GB is not enough... maybe for an iPod.Considering how bigger and heavier it is compared to most MP3 players, plus the fact that it records and stores video, sound, music, etc.. you would want to store more videos and music so you always have a wide variety of choices and minimize the need to keep on re-recording or re-connecting to your PC. Better go for the 80GB or better yet the 100GB models.
Quality is good! Vendor shipped super fast!! Nice!Upon reciept ,,unit is ok for car noise,,yet picks up back ground noise easily.I tried varying the microphone positions still get some noise when talking.I gave it a 4 ,,,needs noise suppression somewhat,, but ,,when sitting still in the car-- nice!Outside of the car--excellant,,,light,,,manuverable, good quality, does as advertised.Even better -cheap with good construction!Lets give this a 4 .. no volume control,,no bass or treble no controls.
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!
I bought this for Sony H20-B. Camera fits in the bag, in fact the camera will stay little loose inside the bag. But then this bag doesn't fit anything else. You can't fit the SONY H20 USB/Audio cable. You can't fit the battery charger that comes with the camera. You can just fit few extra Memory sticks. It has two extra small pockets other than the one for the camera. But they are pretty much useless. If I have to carry the USB/audio cable and charger separately, I don't think I need this bag. Also the bag has absolutely no padding for the camera. Sony H20 has the LCD completely exposed so the bag needs some padding to prevent those accidental damages. I won't recommend this bag to anybody else. I am surprised that SONY (and Amazon) recommend this bag for SONY H20.
The best antenna I have ever come across. After using so many brands like Radioshack, Terk,I was still not satisfied. I just bought this one through Amazon.I couldn't believe how strong the signals are locking in to my Sansui analog tuner with this antenna. No distortion whatsoever.There is a classical station that is broadcast from Tijuana that I couldn't listen to without hissing noises. But after I put this one Voila!!!!!!!!! CLEAN sound. I love it
This is my third Logitech trackball which has the same design (or similar design) as the original Trackman Marble I owned all those years ago.I got this optical trackball to replace the Mac Mighty Mouse which drove me nuts. With the Mac Mighty Mouse, it didn't feel responsive (like I had to claw around to get around the screen). Even with the sensitivity pumped to the max, the pointer still wasn't going quickly.So I tried this new trackball out on my Mac Pro and it functions great. I can get the pointer all over the screen quickly. The only thing I miss from the Mac Mighty Mouse was the ingenious extra scroll button which actually can scroll horizontally. But I am more than happy to trade that in for responsiveness any day.The finish is nice looking and the trackball fits my hands and fingers quite well. I also feel better (no more tight wrist) with this trackball.Get it! You can't go wrong with Logitech.
This disk holds so many pictures! I think I am at 140+ and I still have room for more. I don't even have to delete any of them to make room for more. And picture clarity isn't compromised at all; every shot was clear and the colors vibrant.
This is so cool!!! What an amazing product. Just what was promised in the box and Belkin's web site.This is my first ever review of any product and I have bought 100s of computer products and I just have to write a review.I have a 3400sqft home with vaulted ceilings and my old linksys router is connected to the upstairs computer.The machine downstairs had very poor reception - signal strength around 50% and speed hovers between 24-48mpbs. When I turn on the microwave in the kitchen, just forget it - the speed will go down to 1mbps and most of the time loose network connection altogether. It was just horrible. Tried many different options - different routers, boosters, antennaes - no luck and no change.Bought the router and the desktop network card - plugged it in and everything worked beautifully. My signal strength initially was 100%, but turning on the microwave brought it down to 97% and has not moved down since.I am very happy with the product and i would recommend this product over spending money on boosters or different routers. The price is reasonable when compated to speed boosters and 40$ antennaes or other AirG or SpeedboosterG products.
I've had trouble with other brands in the past. That is probably why when I bought my first KX-TCA60 headset I was skeptical at first. I have found this to be more durable than my other $300 dual ear headset. Yes the sound isn't exactly the same, but it is good enough for a long phone call to mother.This is a great headset to give as a gift also to anyone you talk to on the phone. Shouldn't we all be more in the spirit of giving. The two people that I gave this headset to loved it, and me for giving it to them.(Note: From reading other review you should position the mike once and leave it in place. I have not tested this frailty, but I have dropped my headset and had the cord pulled out of the phone with the headset still working faithfully afterward.)
The cables arrived in great condition and in very fast time. The package was easy to open. Thank you very much.
I bought it 4 years ago for HP PSC 2510 and I have not had a single problem with it. You can open its back door without detaching it for printing through or paper jam (though never happened). It is a bit bigger and make impression of better solid quality than contemporary duplex models of thinner plastic. If you still use a compatible printer, it is highly recommended, especially as it is so really cheap now.
Overall I'm very pleased with The Plug headphones and I've been using them daily for over a month now.I purchased these headphones to replace the stock IPod headphones. I use my IPod almost exclusively for listening to podcasts while I do my morning walk and while I'm driving to and from work. For that reason I didn't need high fidelity.What I was looking for was 1)a headphone that would block external noise and 2)stay in my ear 3)comfortably. 4)Good sound was important to me, but I'm not that picky since I don't listen to a lot of music. Here's how "The Plug" fulfilled my criteria:1. Noise cancelling: 5 stars. If you take the time to compress the foam by rolling the foam between your fingers and get it inserted correctly you get almost no external noise. It acts almost like a regular ear plug.2. Stay in my ear: 5 stars. Again if you compress the foam and let it expand in the ear canal. If you don't it still stays in well, but not nearly as well as it does when it is compressed and allowed to expand.3. Comfort: 4 and a half stars. The half-star deduction is because the hard plastic part of The Plug presses against a spot on my ear and causes just a little bit of a pressure point. Everybody's ear is shaped different so your mileage may vary.4. I did try these with music and they do sound great. I've never had an expensive headphone so I can't give a comparison there.I really liked everything about the stock IPod headphones for my use except the ear bud itself. The foam covers kept coming off and they didn't stay in my ear very well during my walk. The Plug headphone does remedy those problems.I'm knocking off another half-star because The Plug headphones have a thin cord that gets tangled much easier than the Apple headphones. This is probably common to any other "aftermarket" headphones though.
My only regret about buying this was losing it. I'm hooked and need to buy another. I travel a lot and use my VOIP phone service on the road. This was a great accessory for my Panasonic cordless phone.This actually fits and works in some cell phones, (not all, but some).
I am not a particularly avid photographer, being one who is just learning to use the advanced settings now. However, my previous digital camera was a Fuji - and I must admit that the color and quality of the image with this Canon, combined with the options available, made it the best choice for myself. It is the lowest priced/best featured Canon Powershot with image stabilization.
I bought this product to serve as a filter on my EF-S 17-55 lens and to protect it from the aberrations of the environment. It feels more solid the competitive lens filters I use from tiffen. When you think of the value of the investment, I feel you can not go wrong spending a little more for a solid product like this.With all the dust and and such you need that additional seal and something that can be easily replaced if something goes wrong taking shots.As used on my Canon 50D, I would make the same choice in 20 20 retrospect. The pictures are great. I have take 2000 photos using this filter to good reviews from friends and family.
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.
I purchased this for my wife for Christmas. Upon opening the box and following instructions for charging the battery I found that the battery was defective and would not hold a charge. I did a lot of research for a gps and liked the reviews about the C3 and would buy it again. My mistake was to order a refurbished unit. They aren't worth it. Buy a new one. I had to pay to have the unit shipped back which means I'm paying more than advertised and I've lost money.
I am studying for IT certifications and this has made practice a charm. I was easily able to configure a server and a client in the same location without losing any functionality of my home PC. Every feature, including the IntelliMouse, works fine. I highly recommend this product.
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.
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!
Lots of reviewers say this voice recognition software does not work at all while others talk about how great the voice recognition software is. After using it I fell that unless you are Ozzy Osbourne you should have no problems with it so long as you are saying words that are already programed into the machine. It has 2500 items programed for you & I was amazed at how easily I was able to say those items & they appear. However, I added Mountain Dew (cannot believe it was not already in there) & I had to go into the learning mode 3 times before I could get it to recognize my voice for Mountain Dew. I did the same for Red Barron Pizza & never did get it to recognize my voice. After 3 tries I gave up. The instructions do tell you not to run words together but to say them seperate such as "frozen" "Pizza", not "FrozenPizza". I was careful to do that with Red Barron but still no go. Below are my pros & cons & what'd I'd like to see for version 2.0ProsVoice recognition software seems awesome for words already installed on the deviceRefills on paper are very reasonable with 3 rolls costing less than $7 at AmazonAbility to make 2 seperate listAbility to mark items with a coupon so you wont forget to present it at the registerThe magnet works really well & holds it to the fridge door without any worry of it falling off. I was really surprised & happy about how strong the magnet is. It is not too strong however. I mean you do not hit yourself in the forehead with the smart shopper every time you pull it off the fridge.ConsThis thing is huge. I was not expecting it to be so big. At it's widest point I measured 4 1/2 inches & 7 inches long.The printer is pretty slow. I'd like to see it faster in a perfect world but it's not so slow as to be extremely annoying.Version 2.0Make it smaller & lighterGive us the ability to put the price beside the item if we wish. Before getting this device, I'd go online to our local grocery stores & see what they had on sale because Wal-Mart will match the price. I'd write the item down & put the Wal-Mart competitors price beside the item so I could inform the checkout person at Wal-Mart how much to charge me. I cannot do this with this list maker.Great product & I am happy I bought it. It is not pefect however but well worth the discounted price.
After bad-mouthing Microsoft's attempt at even considering entering the cluttered, overcrowded MP3 player market, I have to admit...I'm eating a bit of crow now.I've owned a few different players, including the iPod, the Sansa, and a Creative Zen device. Whereas the Zune is the most expensive player I've owned, it shot out in front of the crowd while I was investigating available options to replace my broken Zen.Firstly, the hardware is actually a modified Toshiba GigaBeat product loaded with a revamped version of Media Center Mobile. I've always wondered what the GigaBeat feels like and would probably have been prettly pleased had I ever taken the plunge and purchased the Toshiba offering. The Zune feels great in my hand, yet not like it will crumble if/when I drop it to the floor. It looks and feels sturdy to withstand the general wear and tear that made my iPod look like I ran it through the dryer a few times a month. (I didn't.)The software built into the Zune is truly fantastic. MUCH speedier than the other players I've owned and also the best looking and most functional. (I love being able to customize the background with a picture of my kids...'course, that's just me.)With all of this said, that the Zune Marketplace offers a subscription service is what convinced me to buy the Zune. I own a TON of CD's, mostly Greatest Hits packages, but love listening to new music, too. I just find it more practical to get them as part of a subscription to make sure I won't be wasting my $$ if/when I decide to buy them digitally or at the CD store. The Marketplace is actually pretty cool, but still simple enough to navigate quickly. And is amazingly fast when it comes time to sync the files to my Zune. (I'm not sure if I've just used the wrong combination of player/software in the past, but the speed of the sync really blows me away.)All in all, I am extremly pleased with my Zune (Black). For the price, I feel like I got a great bargain and am excited to see what's in store for the Zune as MS improves the burned-in software and the desktop Zune app.
Great sound for the price. Easy to install. I also painted mine with matching wall paint - blends in nicely.
I am very satisfied with this product. Setup needs to be carefully followed if you have DSL, but otherwise the unit was straightforward to setup and performs extremely well. I replaced my WRT54g with this unit and WOW 802.11n has my vote for speed, consistency, and signal strength from the router. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. I paired it up with the DAP-1522 Bridge/Access Point for my home theater system. Killer combo!Update: CRAP!This unit turned out to be an expensive paper weight. Unit started bricking 2.5 weeks after purchase, and also was making my brand-new modem act wierd. I would stick to Linksys or NetGear. Something about these D-Link products just feel and look poorly thought out....I have a new NetGear Premium Edition router that has been bulletproof so far. We will see. I think I am done with D-Link. Sorry D-Boys!
I bought this carry case for the Garmin 60 Cx, it is a "must have" item if you plan to do anything with your handheld GPS OTHER than mounting it to the dashboard of your vehicle. I carry my GPS in my coat pocket, so the screen would eventually get scratched up without this carry case. The only complaint that I have with this carry case is the fact that you can NOT hook your GPS unit up to your PC via the USB port without first removing the carry case. This is only a MINOR default!! The $20.00 investment is much cheaper than a new GPS when your screen gets scratched up so badly that you can no longer pick-up the fine details on the screen.
The remote antenna for my Garmin grabs more satellites and increases performance. This antenna did not increase signal but allowed me to move the Magellan down on the console where I prefer it. So it depends on why you are buying it.
Everything was perfect about this shipment!!! I received it on time for Christmas and was very happy about that!!! My daughter loves it!!
I use this with a unibody MBP and an Apple 24in LCD display. Unlike other reviews, I find the angles to match up perfectly, and my version of the product does not block anything on the front of the laptop. The base is super sturdy, which is GREAT; I never worry that the computer will jiggle or fall. The stand is non adjustable (unless you put a book underneath), however I personally found the height to be exactly right.The only possible thing that could improve it from my own use perspective would be a rotating base, however that might decrease the overall feel of stability.. In any case, this is the only reason I gave 4/5 stars for functionality and ease of use.I'm actualy using my laptop as a secondary screen now! woot.
I borrowed a friend's Foretrex 201 on a vacation and was immediately impressed with the ease of use and flexibility in being able to customize the unit to your particular needs. I immediately bought one when I returned!! I preferred the 101 over the 201 due to the fact that since I was camping, recharging was an issue. It is certainly easy enough to carry a few spare AAA's with you.I customized the screens for my extensive road biking, saved tracks for a variety of trips, especially in areas I am not familiar with, and am able to track my performance with more ease and reliablity than with my hard wired bike tripometer.The only thing I would have liked to have seen, minor as this is, is multiple odometers as I want to separate my biking miles from my hiking miles.So as an owner of a Streetpilot III for some years now, I was already a Garmin fan and I would highly recommend the Foretrex and other Garmin products, they are all first rate.
I read the reviews about clouding, but decided to go ahead and buy this TV based on seeing it in Best Buy. I saved about $400 on Amazon and had absolutely no problems with shipping, delivery, etc. The picture is INCREDIBLE and I have no clouding problems at all. The 1080P is truly breathtaking, and the colors are noticeably brighter even compared with the top of the line Samsungs. Definitely worth the few hundred extra you will spend compared to other LCDs...
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).
This is a great product, to bad it is a little difficult to find. I have two of them and they are easy to use and work very well allowing your ipod to play through your car's audio system. (if your can is older that does not have a wire to plug your ipod into) This unit also keeps you ipod charged while in use..
I first bought this mouse in 2004 and have bought one for every computer since, there is a reason it's been around so long. It really is perfection in my opinion.Now of course something with so many functions and unique ergonomics is going to take several hours of use to become fluent, but so does driving a car or playing a guitar right ? It is well worth a few days to get the feel of it, and take the time to program all the buttons to the functions you most use. Once your hand becomes skilled with this thing you hardly even need to use the keyboard or even the menu bar of your browser or other program. This thing is to the web or program what a joystick is to a game, a more integrated human to machine connection. Oh and the range is excellent, I can use this farther away than I can even see my 28" monitor. Batteries last a long time also, I run it on rechargeables and charge them maybe twice a year.On the other hand....I can easily see how this may not be the mouse for the occasional user or the technically challenged. Thinking it was the greatest mouse ever I bought one for my mother, but of course she never programmed the buttons, never got the hang of it, and just found it slightly confusing. And of course anyone just visiting who just needs to use my computer for a minute doesn't even know what the heck to do with this thing, so I keep regular mouse plugged is as a backup for them.Hope that helps, cheers !
I like this headset so much, I have already purchased 3 of these headsets, not all at once though. The first headset that I bought, I have had for a few years now, and it is still working as good as new.I have had other similar headsets, and these are the best sounding ones when playing music. They are also very light weight and comfortable to wear. For the price (currently under $5), I highly recommend them!Suggested improvements: Volume switch on cord and foldable
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 just purchased the Linksys wireless 4-port hub and usb receiver. This combo works great! I saw the reviews about people only getting 40% power, and that is a pretty good 40% for me! With the USB receiver I was able to hookup my work desktop and then take the USB down to my wife's laptop with no problems! Setup took about 20 minutes (that included me even having to browse the instructions). This is by far the simpilist setup I have done in a long time. Even taking the time to read the quick guide is worth it since setup is so simple! Shame on those who gave up.... you missed a great wireless experience!
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.
So much better than ipod! Listen to books on tape, music, watch videos etc. Highly recommend!
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.
Look, many kitchen gadgets just lay around, taking up space in those dead corners of your cabinets, right? This one could too, except for one thing: the Salad Shooter works GREAT! We buy bulk cheese at CostCo, and shred and freeze it. Want home-made pickle relish? Here's your tool. Shreds olives, pickles, other veggies like carrots, etc. Cole slaw? A snap! We mostly use our cheese shredder, and purchased a new cone when we wore out our old one after ten years of shredding ease. Get the Pro model, it has a bigger motor and greater capacity for larger shredding. Our kitchen wouldn't be complete without one.
I used this set and never got any single burn fail at all which is really amazing.The quality of these CDs are great and the LightScribe surface is also excellent.I already bought 4 packs of this item and I will buy more in future.Great job Verbatim.
I like it. Very handy little cleaning tool. Portable and easy to store. Glad I got it.
After nearly two years, running with the Swann PC DVR interface card, these cameras have performed flawlessly. Image quality is more than adequate to positively identify a suspect.
I have been very impressed with this digital camera. It is compact, yet feels "weighty" or substantial in your hands.I appreciate that the battery has a long life and only requires charging about every 300 shots. However, I wish that it were not necessary to remove the battery to recharge.The large screen is ideal for picture set up.
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 .
It's a GREAT PRODUCT and I Recommended to anyone, it is very reliable and you can take it anywhere and the sound is GREAT! Keep Up the Good Work Sony and Amazon for the Good Services! I am very Happy with it! and the Price was very Good!Sincerely,C.A. From: St.Louis,Mo
This product was ordered from Amazon.An empty envelope was received. To be fair, it did coontain a packing slip, but the merchandise was not there!Amazon has ignored inquiries.One Star means NO STARS!Caveat emptor!
I have used the same Logitech trackball for years, on *four* different computers, and it works as well now as when I first purchased it. The color is all rubbed off, but the sensors work fine and I have never had any malfunction. It doesn't even need to be cleaned that often.My wife got a new computer in the spring of 2008 and got a fancy new black and blue-light trackball that looked very slick. It died today.Logitech - about 7 years, no problemsFancy black and blue-light - less than 2 years, dead.Spend your money here.
This charger came with 4 Sony Ni-MH 2700 mAh AA batteries. I like this charger for its Refresh (restores lost capacity of old rechargable battery) and Automatic Charge Cut-Off (shuts off itself upon charge completion and LCD display stops flashing) functions. Though the description claims as a Quick Charger, it is not as quick as some other chargers I have seen. It took about 4 hours to complete charging 4AA batteries.This charger recognize the quality of rechargable batteries. I have tried to charge different brands of rechargable battery with this charger using its Refresh function. It charges only high quality battries regardless of how old the battery is or how many times it was charged before but it does not charge cheap low quality Ni-MH batteries. I happen to have some cheap quality rechargable Ni-MH battery bought from a seller in China through Ebay and this Sony Charger doesn't charge them but keeps blinking very fast, the owner's manual says the charger keeps blinking fast and does not charge the battery if the the battery is not compatible. My other charger (Trisonic brand) is dumber than Sony (I guess;) charger and keeps charging without recognizing wheather the rechargable battery I bought are quality or cheap brands.This product got my 4 stars only because I recently (July 2009) got this product and I do not know how long this charger (or the batteries that came with it) is going to last.
Product arrive two days before ETA(free shipping). So far now problems. Very happy with the quality of the CB.
The only draw back to this item is it's a bit bulkier than it needs to be. Good buy, same product for much less than some of the other options.
Excellent and Solid for the Memory Stick Media. Holds 8MS Pro and 8MS Duo sticks (total of 16). Love the Aluminum finish. Compact and fits anywhere, even in your shirt Pocket.
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.
As it comes the first generation 30gb Zune is a decent and capable media player. When you upgrade the software to the latest version it really begins to shine. Microsoft did something interesting and unusual in this throw away consumer marketplace. They updated an older technology through software to enable features found on the newest technology.I have been an iPod guy from the second generation ipod. I take one with me every day to listen to podcasts, books, and music on my 2 hours of commuting every day. When the Zune first came out I was interested, but was still in love with my Apple devices. when I finally broke down to buy the Zune, I did so with the usual reservations I have for any Microsoft product.After a month with this device I have to say that I am happy with the whole experience. The controls take a little getting used to coming from the iPod, but are in no way bad. The menu navigation is in many ways better than the iPod. For instance, you can be listening to a song and browse through the other menus without having to back out one menu at a time like on the iPod. The wireless sync works great after you set it up, with a few exceptions. You should only enable the radio when you want to sync if it isn't in a docking station. Walking around with the wireless radio enabled will result in a quick battery drain. Instead of the 14 hours of life I routinely get from a charge, it will be more like 5. The simple solution is to disable it from the menu, when you don't need it. The sharing songs between Zunes, really isn't necessary for me right now, as I am the only person in my group of geek friends that has a Zune right now, so I can't comment on that feature. I'm told that it is better, but still not perfect. It will never be able to legally share files unrestricted as it faces the same legal issues that P2P file sharing face.In conclusion, I recommend the Zune as a capable and competent media player. The new Zune market place is a well designed and written application that makes iTunes look like a spreadsheet. When installing the software for the first time be sure to follow the directions, as this will save you time in the long run. One difference when you plug the device into your computer, is that nothing happens. With the iPod your computer will see it as another drive. Don't be alarmed when the Zune doesn't do this. This is one little drawback,as you can only use the Zune software to sync it. I use third party software with my iPods that I feel is supperior to iTunes. With the Zune, this isn't an option, but so far I like the software as is.Now with the addition of podcast/vidcast support it is really coming into it's own. Only the lack of Audible book support keeps it a little behind. I'm sure that in the future an agreement between the parties will enable this device's support with Audible.One other thing. As with any media player I always buy a silicone case with screen protector. This will absorb the shock if (when) it is dropped, and protect that lovely screen from scratches. BTW the new 80gb Zune uses a glass screen (not plastic)that is better with the scratches, but it's worth the extra protection for the low price of a case.
Being a ham radio operator I had to be sure that the wireless router would not interfere with my serious radios... and it doesn't. I hear no RF inteference (hash) when the router is busy, sitting about 8 feet from the HF and VHF radios. And so far the HF radio has had no effect on the router.Router was easy to install, and once I entered the right DSL password (from my ISP) it was easy to program and get started up. Range seems to be OK, covering two floors of a concrete house and wihin 50 feet outside.
bad call quality when using it ... it is junk i my book ..try something else I would not recommend nor buy again
Very good camera.I still think 35mm beats digital quality.Very good buy.
awesome product. even better with a speck case. i got one and it had a loose click wheel. apple replaced it and its awesome.
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.
I liked the idea of this stuff, now I don't have to buy batteries every while or when playing and in the middle of the game.
Este estuche es c&oacute;modo.Un poco grande pero lo mejor es uqe hay espacio de sobre para todo.Ideal porque es totalmente cerrado y la c&aacute;mara permanece mejor protegida contra impactos.
doesnt fitthe booster i got from here. Got the booster kit an want an extra antenna but doesnt fit the booster..... even bought an extra male to female connection and that does fit ti....
I don't normally leave a review for an item I purchase but today I am shouting at the top of my lungs from the highsst mountain on this. 1st of all, KUDOS on a grand scale to Amazon.com. I ordered this item last NIGHT and got it by NOON. 2nd, I am about as near sighted as a bat. When I assembled this and put my netbook in its place, I was astounded I managed this long without it. It is as perfect as I could have imagined. Talk about being eye level and it takes a tiny little space on my desk. I am so happy, I am getting back to work right now.
The meter makes easy work of identifying energy hogs in the house. With the battery back up, it easily assesses appliance that cycle on and off, and their energy usage as well. After a first round of checking appliances, I'm not sure I will need it much, but will see.
I can't complain--since receiving the product listed, we have used it a few times. The doctors we purchased it for have been very pleased with the (patient) image results and have even gone so far as to use some of the printed images in their marketing.So far it has proven very worthwhile.
Overall, I really like this printer. The colors print out quick and sharp even on ordinary paper, and the option of printing on Super A3 is a huge bonus. There is one huge caveat, though. Ordinarily, having the ink split into 7 different colors would be a good thing, as you only have to replace that particular color when it does go out, and individual cartridges for the Epson 2200 are fairly inexpensive. But the colors do run out, and fairly rapidly at that. Within a day after getting the printer I was forced to start looking for cartridges, with none to be found at any place I went to in the Los Angeles area, even at the place where the printer was originally purchased. I found a few of the cartridges offered through Amazon.com, but I am still frantically searching for Light Cyan. Even Epson itself seems to not be supporting this product, as you cannot get the most of the cartridges from their own web site. Perhaps the product is just too new, but I find the lack of support disheartening.
First of all this is the same booster used by my cable company. Have one in my basement. I have a 25 year old TV upstairs in my bedroom that did not have a cable converter. Only picked up a handful of channels which was fine. Last week I get a notice that due to an upgrade in service, any TV without a converter box was going to be rendered totally useless. So I went to the cable store picked up a box and installed it. I got a handful of channels but most were scrambled. Knew this was coming because the upstair wiring is over 25 years old( Installed it myself when I put a second story on) Called cable and they did a system check and confirmed what I knew ---insufficient signal. Checked the name of the booster installed by Cable years ago and ordered it on line through Amazon. Got delivered the next day. Got home- installed it (10 minutes) and rebooted the cable converter. All the channels started up best picture and sound I've had on that TV in over 20 years and then I dared-Channel 145-the Golf Channel. Now if left to my own devices, I could watch the Golf Channel all day and night. And here it was for the first time in perfect picture and sound right in my upstairs bedroom !!! , . Now I can watch it with the timer on when I go to sleep and in the morning when I shower and get ready for work...The heck with work.Thank You ! Thank You! Thank You! Motorola
New as advertised, great product, good price, and fast delivery. A pleasent 5 star experience.
When this unit is in direct sun light for too long, it stops working, but you will never know it until you get a ticket. In other words, the display says that it is on, and there is no radar, so it looks like it is working correctly, but it won't beep when there is radar anymore. The only way you know if this is happening is if you power cycle the unit, when it powers on, it won't stop beeping. The way to fix this is to put it in the shade (i.e. on the floor or under your seat) or better yet, put it directly in front of your air conditioning vent until it cools off.One morning it was sunny and about 80 degrees outside, I had my air conditioning on, and I would hardly be considered an extremely hot day. I drove past a nice bush on the side of the highway that was hiding officer friendly from the highway patrol, who was doing radar. Not a peep at all from the radar detector. Evidently it decided to stop working again with no prior notice. Officer friendly gave me a speeding ticket for $240... this is your state sanctioned highway robbery at work. It is not like it is 120 degrees outside either. Considering that I don't use this in extreme temperatures, my conclusion is that this radar detector does not operate correctly in the normal operating temperature where it would typically be used, it is a design flaw. You might as well make a ski jacket that only operates correctly if the ambient temperature is over 50 degrees, and not mention anything about this to the consumer before they buy it.The other problem with this radar detector is that my state uses photo radar vans on the highway. They don't use laser, they use K-band radar. This radar detector does not pick up these photo radar vans until you are right along side the van. When you are there, you have already been clocked. What good is the radar detector if it doesn't warn you before you get clocked?In all fairness, the radar detector has saved me from several tickets, but I am disappointed with the quality. This can not possibly be the best radar detector that is out there. Escort used to make a good product, I don't know what happened to their quality control, and in particular I can't understand why this product doesn't even work when it is sunny and over 80 degrees outside.
Despite what naysayers and Palm fanatics will tell you, the Casio E-115 IS a good product. I've had mine for a month now and it's wonderful. My previous PDA was a Palm III, and overall there is no comparison. The E-115 is far more useful than my Palm. Speed wise, the Palm does have a slight edge, but when you consider the entire package, it matters little. I've seen the Jornada 545 (screen's too small and not bright enough) If you're a travelling professional and you want something more than just an organizer, this is the one.
This is undoubtedly one of the best deals around for canned air, cheap and I got it pretty fast even with Free Super Saver Shipping. It works great although for dust that has been accumulated for quite some time is not that effective, it takes the outer layers but it leaves the dust layers in direct contact with the object. I tried it on a keyboard and I'll have to use either a stronger canned air or a liquid product (in this case I guess no canned air would do the trick)One advice: Read the fine print. If you are accustomed to use canned products you may shake the can from time to time just as you would do with canned paint or cleaners, but what this will do is just reduce the flow of air our of the nozzle and reduces its overall effectiveness
I purchased this flash unit mostly to supplement the built-in flash on my Nikon D50.The SB 400 is really a gem. Compact,beautifully designed.The flash head has three positions for bounce flash,which I feel produces far more natural photos than direct flash. An extensive instruction sheet & elegant zippered case are included.The flash uses two AA cells [not included].
This is 1 of the best lens cleaning products I have ever used. So much easier than the cloth method! If you use 1 of these you will never use the cloth again.
Was glad to be able to find a typewriter correction ribbon. I know a typewriter is an archaic machine but it does come in handy when customers send a pdf, instead of a doc or excel form, to be filled in.
This is a cool looking scanner,plus it scans police,fire,and taxi cabs exc. very well.It has good sensitivity plus an AM FM radio and alarm clock. With the quality andall the features this is well worth the scanning fun money.
I think this is a great tv for the money. Great size screen for the money. I mainly bought it over a plasma because no burn in when playing video games for my kids, and the led technology takes the worry out of projection like you have with the bulb/wheel dlp setup. The speaker system is not near as good as my old Toshiba Cinema Series rear projection tv, but it is okay for normal viewing. For movies everybody including me uses a theater surround sound system anyway, but I do view alot of tv at night with the sound provided by the tv, and bass is sadly lacking.I did not have any of the halo effect with this one, and I am pretty sure with the ones Amazon sells that end in SAX, Samsung has fixed this problem.I have noticed though that you still get a ghosting effect in the center of the screen from top to bottom. It is simply caused by any reflection in your room, whether it be a ceiling light above, or in my case a light reflection off the hardwood floor from a nearby window. When the set is on and a picture is present, you don't notice it, but if the screen goes dark or black for a second you can see it. I try to watch with low lights and the blinds closed during the day.I had a Samsung rep. out to verify the above mentioned ghosting was not in fact the halo effect others have experienced, and while he was out he made several adjustments to help with incorrect screen geometry, centering of the picture, and focus. I now know how to do those things myself because I saw him do it, so that is nice in case I need to change anything minor later.As for picture adjustment, the standard, movie, or dynamic settings as they come default are not right at all in my opinion. I fought with it for about a week, and broke down and bought Digital Video Essentials to help me calibrate the picture. I think it looks great now, and I am sure a Pro calibration might look a little better, but I am happy with mine the way I did it, and saved $300 to $500 to get it done professionally.Overall, happy so far.The only thing left to do is buy an extended warranty, and you have to do it before 90 days from the end of your standard 1 year warranty or it's too late.
I told the guy at the stereo store that I wanted a way to control all my devices with one controller, and I didn't want to have to control each component separately as is typical with cheap universal remotes. He mentioned the Harmony remotes, and I discovered that they did exactly what I wanted. I press "Watch DVD" and it turns everything on, sets the audio mode on the receiver and the video mode on the TV, and I'm set.There are 2 reasons I'm not giving 5 stars. First, the most-used buttons, the channel and volume up/down buttons, are easy to find, but small and don't give much tactile feedback. Second, I had to return the first one of these I bought when every other line on the LCD display went blank about 2 weeks after I got it. I applaud Amazon's exchange service, which was fast and convenient.
I've only had these speakers for 6 months and the subwoofer has already stopped working. These speakers are cheap but they are also flimsy and have poor workmanship. Spend the few extra bucks and get something better.
I pay about $ 42 for that Product ,,,,,,but what a surprise a few weeks later, The same product for about $15......OOOOOOH MY GOD !!! DAAAM !!!BTW,,,,,,Everything is Ok with the card and Reader. Just a little problem to get in and get out of the reader !!
This item performed better than expected and with upgraded speakers it was perfect. It performed as well as or better than many more expensive receivers
It's been a month since I bought 3 of these for about $25 and its doing good!1) Charges fast.2) Did not loose much charge while talking.
I use them in my trail cams. They are in the trail cam all year long in all temps and perform well.
If you are looking for a laptop cooler at a great price, i recommend this one. I have used the Belkin one and that was literally crap. This one with the design of three fans that exhaust out the back is great. No more burning your lap with a cooler that doesn't work. Bought this for a trip to Gnomedex in seattle and it worked wonders while I was there. My laptop never got hot at all, even while playing video games.Recommend this item to anyone.
Can be a bit difficult to line up properly around the trackpad, but once it's in position this thing is awesome! Provides a nice soft, cushy surface to rest your palms as you type. I wish it came in a black version so that oils and sweat from the hands wouldn't be so visible over time, but luckily it's easy to clean. I purchased one for my 17" and also my 15" MBPros. It will definitely help keep your Mac's resale value high!
When my mom(I am 13)gave me this brand new handheld, I could hardly wait the 3 hour charge period, but I managed. I previously had a Tungsten W, and used the keyboard with ease. The only thing that would keep me from changing to the Tungsten E would be switching to Graffiti. To my surprise, the Graffiti is very easy to learn (I am writing this on the handheld for a little extra practice). I bought a 128 mb card with the palm, and can easily download and listen to Mp3 songs. The installed speaker is clear, but not very loud. If you plug in headphones, it is clear, and can become VERY loud! Overall, this is a great handheld at a GREAT price! If you are woried about many other reviewers telling stories about this Palm dying just out of warranty, you can buy it from PalmOne and pay an extra 50 bucks and get 12 more months for a total of 15 months of warranty!Trust me on this one guys, this is the one.
I have not owned this product for a great deal of time, but the short time that I have had the LensPen it has worked well. I have little kids that like to get "into" the lens and have left finger prints on a couple occations and this product does a very nice job of removing them. I would highly recommend this product over the lens cloths and the solution, they are very messy and not easily used if you are somewhere other than your office or home.
vdi adapters alone for my standard vga cable were twice what i paid for this cable. construction very good, makes my pictures look hd!
I love this mouse, the weights are great, the laser is smooth on all surfaces, the hand contouring is excellent. But it is attached to the computer with the most bizarre cord. The cord is thin plastic covered with some sort of material. The cord is stiff and does not move well. It also gets serious kinks with plastic pinched and protruding through the fabric.We own two of these mice, and both had kinks within a few weeks of purchase. My son's is so bad that we are replacing the mouse after 2 months of use. Despite trying to straighten the kinks and support it with electrical tape, the mouse is acting flaky already. I am not as hard on a mouse, but mine has developed a couple of major kinks. Plus I hate the stiffness of the cord, I always seem to be trying to wrestle it into place. I supposed I will need to replace my mouse soon as well. These mice are too expensive to replace after a few months use!!Its a shame that Logitec decided to go with this odd-ball cord on this great mouse. In my opinion, the poor cord has ruined this fine mouse.
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
Perfect for work, with or without the laptop. Stylish and sits on shoulder with several pockets. Plain black with subtle gray-tone flowers on the inside. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
Logitech offers no support for OS X. If you think you'll be able to program this mouse for even simple stuff, think again. Also really noisy ! I gave mine away to a windows user. A bit misleading in advertising it's Mac compatibility.
Bought Linksys wireless access point and PCI cards. All Linksys products worked right out of the box. Virtually no installation was required. However, the effective indoor range of the wireless access point is more like 50-70 ft not anywhere near the claimed maximums. My guess is that to get these maximums there must be a clear line of sight between the wireless access point and the PCI cards. However, the indoor range is adequate for the average home. Am using in conjunction with Linksys router and telocity dsl gateway. Again, the router is a delight with no installation required other than plugging it in
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.
I've got this card recently and run a CrystalDiskMark test comparing it to a Duracell 32GB Class 10Duracell High Speed Card 32 GB class 10 Secure Digital DU-SD1032G-CI bought about six months ago. Sandisk is being conservative in advertising their cards. This class 6 card quite comfortably matches the performance of the Duracell class 10 card. Here are the numbers:Sandisk 32GB Ultra Class 6:Seq. Read: 18.38 MB/s; Seq. Write: 8.133 MB/s512K Read: 17.65 MB/s; 512K Write: 0.806 MB/s4K Read: 2.223 MB/s; 4K Write: 0.617 MB/s4K(QD32)Read: 2.177 MB/s; 4K(QD32)Write: 0.110 MB/sDuracell 32GB Class 10:Seq. Read: 17.13 MB/s; Seq. Write: 10.30 MB/s512K Read: 15.89 MB/s; 512K Write: 0.701 MB/s4K Read: 1.313 MB/s; 4K Write: 0.006 MB/s4K(QD32)Read: 1.875 MB/s; 4K(QD32)Write: 0.006 MB/sThe Duracell card's write speed is over 10 MB/s, so they are not mislabeling it, but the class 6 Sandisk card is not too far off with write speeds over 8MB/s. In fact, this class 6 card outperforms the class 10 card in reading and writing smaller files.I hope this information is helpful in your purchase decision.
An amazing well built camera with a great set of features. Well worth the price.
If the VCR (or DVD) recorder does not have auto-time set working, and it cannot retain program memory (the 8 events you set so you can watch a TV show while you're away) during a power outage, then it's nothing but a Hi-Fi player. I bought this unit from a brick-and-mortar store I won't name, plugged it in properly, got all of the analog cable channels, turned it off to auto-set the clock, and it still blinks "Aut" 45 minutes after turning it off. If it can't set the time, then it's useless as a video recording machine.I would purchase an uninterruptable power supply for any VCR or DVD recorder I own and it would power the machines even during a power outage which could last as long as 12 hours. That way, the clock and program memory settings are left intact. Why can't anybody make a VCR that has 12 hour memory backup? I'd gladly pay more for that. Instead, we get cheapened-down basic machines that just don't perform when you need them to do so.Worst of all, this model doesn't have Video/Audio input from the rear panel. Could it tape radio talk shows on the unit (when hooked up to a radio) while I was away? The instructions didn't indicate that you could tape off of a LINE-IN jack when you program a machine to do so.Can't anybody make a VHS recorder right anymore?
I really enjoyed this unit while it worked and would have initially agreed with all the glowing reviews. However, I have owned it for 3 or so years, and it has stopped working. It will charge the ipods, but the sound will not come on. If by miracle it does come on then it will shut off within 30 seconds.Some might think, well this is to be expected of an older product or that I mistreated the unit, but I completely disagree. Our iGroove has been in the same location for all 3 years. It was never moved or jostled. My friend has a much older Bose Ipod dock that is abused at parties, moved around, used outdoors, etc., and it still works perfectly. When I was searching for an iPod dock speaker system I debated between Bose & Klipsch. I chose Klipsch due to the price, high reviews, and the fact that the production/company is based in my home state. I am now regretting my "money saving" decision as I will likely go buy a Bose and be out even more money than if I had just bought the Bose from the beginning. Completely disappointing.
I purchased my SanDisk years ago. It came with software, including a driver, which appears to be mandatory on my systems but I don't mind. Contrary to what others write, on my now Vista system, I can use 2 GB SD cards without any hitch. Moreover, I have a PhotoShop Elemements 7 reader and a PaintShop Pro reader loaded. None conflict and any one of them will automatically read the pix into their respective program when the program is loaded and the reader is triggered. I really didn't know these things could be problematic when I bought mine, I just wanted the free PhotoShop mini-Elements software that came with it. Over the years, I've learned to avoid small companies or to go on the cheap. That's bad for the new guy and doesn't always work, but as a rule it does. SanDisk had proven themselves, so I went with this product, then the most expensive one they made.UPDATE!About 3 months ago I had some problems that I thought were my fault. The images on the memory card were being copied back to the memory card. At first it seemed like no major problem because I wasn't losing images. But then the poop hit the fan. My sister and her husband lent me their one memory card with three major vacations: Israel, Europe and Canada. When this unit doubled the images twice, the memory card ran out of memory and then it started losing images! Since I had already copied most images to my PhotoShop Elements it wasn't a total loss, but we did lose a few pix. At that point I realized this unit was dead. I wound up formatting her memory card and copying the images from PSE to the memory on a new, simpler reader/writer. Needless to say, I won't be using any trick technology on memory cards anymore. BTW, my instincts kept telling me to lock the memory card when inserting. I couldn't figure out why I would. Now I always do!
This item sucked. I inadvertently pulled the 300 ohm wires out of the transformer about 2 minutes after opening the package. I wasn't even rough with it. Poor quality and durability. I can only imagine how well this would've held up attached to my antenna in the storms we have here (60 mph gusts common). Went to a brick and mortar and bought one for a little more that was way better quality and much better durability.
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 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.
I have no complaints with this purchase. Good value. Keeps coffee piping hot all day. Holds about a pot of coffee. Suggest filling with hot tap water before use to pre-heat the insulation; this will also rinse away any old coffee. The additional shoulder strap not pictured is handy.
Thanks to Amazon, I received this radio very quickly. Thus far I have been impressed with the radio, but there is one thing that disappointed me about the product.According to the description, this radio comes with a wrap-around carrying case, earphones, a reel-antenna, and a wall-wart transformer. Seemingly, the carrying case is no longer included; as it was one of the selling points, I'm a little disappointed. Hopefully I can get a case in some other way. If not, I'll be returning the radio as a case would have made this travel-able radio more useful.Other than that, this radio is a nice (better sounding) companion to the G6 I bought as an introduction to shortwave listening. There are some noticeable differences in capabilities, but since the smaller radio is almost twice the price I expected that.
This donlge does work with windows 7 by default. (the real windows 7, not the pre-build)If you want to use you wiimote on ur pc, you have to download blue soleil for it to work.Blue Soleil 6.4 is not fully compatible on Windows 7, even though they say it is, i have alot of issues using it.Also, GlovePie is not fully compatible on Windows 7 either. You may want to mess with compatability settings before running it. And make sure glovepie is not open when tring to connect the wiimote to blue soleil, it won't work, and if it does, glovepie will give you a runtime error.It is an OK product for Windows 7. But you'll just have to wait a while until people have a chance to make there software TOTALLY compatible with Windows 7.
This worked great when I first got it. I had several cross country trips to make within the first 6 months of purchasing it and it worked perfect.For reasons unknown it stopped accepting a charge. Whether it was from the wall or from USB or Firewire. It just died. Not only that, ever since it stopped accepting a charge it also drained my iPod video and it will no longer turn off. If I would have reviewed it 6 months after purchasing I would have given it 5 stars. I can handle the $60 spent on it because it really made those trips easier. But to have it suck the life out of my iPod and no longer work after just a year, I would give it negative stars if I could.
They work as they should. I wasn't about to pay as much as these cost in a store. They work just fine with no issue.
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 item is a TOTAL waste of money. I plugged in the solar top, secured it to the post, inserted it into the ground. It wasn't quite straight so I pulled it out. As a result the tip (Which had nothing to do with anything I assembled) came off ripping the wires off, thus rendering it completely useless. I left the tip eight inches below the grass surface and threw the rest in the recycling bin. What a piece of shit!
Its nice to be able to get brand name products for less than in the retail stores and know its going to work immediately on installation.
LOVE THIS SYSTEM, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Just read below before you dive in!If you are getting this system for a HTPC or as a surround sound system for your TV please read http://forums.logitech.com/logitech/board/message?board.id=51_speakers&thread.id;=8205&view;=by_date_ascending&page;=1THIS WILL EXPLAIN AN ISSUE WHERE THE SYSTEM WILL POWER OFF AT RANDOM.IT WILL NOT POWER BACK ON SOMETIMES UNLESS YOU UNPLUG THE DEVICE FROM THE WALL.
I purchased this projector for use for small business presentations. I was very impressed with the resolution and brightness. I recently loaned it for a movie presentation at a small (120) seat theatre where the brightness and quality (projected to a 12' screen) was judged by all to be very good.
I don't have the space to explain all the places this thing has been. True it does pause on some titles, it does refuse to play on occasion. I bought it in Oct 03 before going to Afghanistan. While I was there I used it virtually everyday for 9 months. I brought it back home and used it in the car and house for 17 months with a 2-year-old constantly beating on it. Everytime I thought it was gone, it came back to life. Now I've spent 4 months in Iraq without a problem. Blow the dust out every once in a while and have patience. Maybe I just got lucky but I'd do it again.On a final note, when the remote came up missing, the Mintek website still has the model predominantly listed and all the accessories are still available for replacement. I have a Kodak camera I bought last Christmas (2004) and I can barely find a mention of it on their site.
I purchased this memory stick and have been extrememly happy with it. I have a Sony 5.0 digital camera and have been using this memory stick constantly for the past few months with no problems. I would recommend it highly!
It's a good, cheap keyboard that works with my Vista laptop. The spacebar has started squeaking a little bit, but nothing to be worried about. It's fantastic for the price.
I had an old USB 1.0 hub that was not activating some of my USB devices when I booted my system. I researched the available USB 2.0 hubs and selected the Adaptec XHub7. I am not sorry I did. It was a snap to set up on my Window XP Home Edition system. all I had to do was plug in the USB devices, provide power to it using the included power supply and every USB device connected with no hithches.It also fits nicely on my crowded desk, and I have not any problems with it like the ones I had with my old USB 1.0 hub. I plan to purchase another one as my system expands.
Sturdy, hasn't given me any problems, and has just the length I need.Was cheaper than running down to RadioShack or Best Buy too when I bought it.Would recommend.
The specs don't tell all... Rechargable batteries must be removed for recharge. After a year or two of replacing batteries, the battery case cover will wear out. The 6 volt DC input connector can be used to operate the camera for downloading to your PC, but not for charging the batteries. Non rechargable Alkaline batteries supplied with the camera are only good for about 15 shots, so buy a 24 pack of them. Other manufacturers have cameras with built in chargers.
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.
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.
The device is excellent and does what it says it will do. It's very easy to set up. I do wish I could set it up to take us on different types of routes: no highways, scenic, no dirt roads, etc. It is set up with only two options: Fastest route and Shortest Distance. We prefer shortest distance because if we deviate from the charted route it will readjust to follow our course and will then direct us on the next shortest distance. However, it is very difficult to get a large overview of how the Garmin is actually planning on taking you to your destination. Also, I wish you could save destination words that you frequently type in. You can save favorite destinations, say a specific address or a specific business in a specific location. But we use the Garmin to sniff out Starbucks, Targets, Home Depots, Kinkos, etc, all across the country (it works beautifully for this.) However, I can't just save the word Starbucks. I have to retype it in every time I want to find a new Starbucks in a new area. Also there is no way to ask the Garmin to take you to a certain town or a certain intersection. For example, if you know you want to head toward Charleston, you can't just type in Charleston. It needs a specific address (including street #) in Charleston. I find myself typing in Charleston and then from the list that the Garmin offers selecting Charleston Honda or Charleston Baptist Church or Charleston Bar & Grill. Whatever comes up that sounds like it probably would be in the center of town. This can sometimes lead you on wild goose chases too because it will then direct you to that specific business which may or may not be in the center of town. The same goes for requesting an intersection or a highway name. At one point we were lost in Queens NY and needed to find the Van Wyck Expressway. We were very close to it but couldn't find how to get onto it. I wanted to ask the Garmin to find the Van Wyck but there was no way to do it.So in summary I would say it is extremely helpful. We love putting it on the general map setting and just watch where we are going when we are just out exploring. We like being able to know exactly what direction we are heading. Very helpful when it is getting to be dusk and we want to vaguely head toward home...without really going home.If we need to arrive somewhere quickly, the Garmin is excellent. If you don't like to meander, you'll love it. But it tends to like to put you on highways (especially when set on Fastest Route) even for short distances with easy alternatives. But it always gets you to your destination which is a huge asset over manually reading a map.When we really are roadtripping though, we find we still need the morning examination of the road atlas with our coffee, just to get our bearings. To know where we are heading and generally how to get there. Then the Garmin can take us there more specifically and the map can spend the whole day in the backseat...enjoying the ride.
beware bulb look fine in packaging but after about 250 hours and 2 months later the bulb exploded inside the projector. The warrenty is only for 1 month so you are out of luck if the bulb blows in two months.
I tried mounting some 8 lb speakers with these, and had absolutely no luck. I can see these working for super-small speakers, but not for anything like bookshelf speakers. For one, to claim that a mount can support 10lbs, with no mention of the distance to the mass center is just idiotic. The ball-and-socket joint is meant to resist the moment created by the weight of the speaker, multiplied by the distance from the ball to the center of the speaker/mount assembly's center of gravity. If you have deep speakers, even those weighing much less than 10 lbs, especially since the heaviest parts (the drivers) are farthest away from the mount, then the ball won't hold.I tightened the allen bolt and tightened it to get it to hold, with no luck, and then the bolt sheared. What they should indicate is the moment capacity of the mount, as shear is simply not going to be an issue. Thus, OmniMount should say that this mount has a 30 inch-lb rating (which would be 5 lbs at 6 inches). But put 8 lbs at 4 inches, and it will fail.It is useless to say that this kind of mount has a 10 lb rating. The truth is, it would probably hold 30 lbs at one inch, and 1 lb at 30 inches.If you have one of those POS Bose cube systems, go for it, you'll be fine. But if you have anything approaching real speakers, forget it.
Very happy with it, and data transfer to my printer is fast on my older computer. Belkin makes a good product; I have had a Belkin 4-slot flash card reader for some time and love it. The price was almost too good to be true but it's great, most places wanted a lot more up to $30 for a 10" USB cable. The first one I bought had the wrong kind of connector ends (another vendor). My bad, didn't do my homework well enough. Delivery was fast. I'd like another one for my other computer so I don't have to pull it out of the back of the tower but just the printer slot to switch and print from my other computer (my two are networked to get on the internet thru a router but won't "talk" to each other). But for many print jobs, I can easily find a way around that for now.
I just hooked up my trackball mouse to my Windows Vista computer and it installed with out any problems. I like the feel of it in my hand. Although it does feel a little diferently then the corded track ball I previously used. All the buttons are in the right position to push. The only complaints I have about this mouse is that the scroll wheel is a little sensitive. It requires a light touch. Or you will put it in automatic scroll mode. I also would have preferred it to be on the side. So I could use my thumb to scroll the pages. But overall this is a great cordless trackball mouse,for those that have used one before.
I had problems initially getting the D-Link 655 to work with my AT&T modem properly. After doing some research I discovered that the problem was that this router uses the same IP address as the my Speedstream 4100 modem. Once I changed the IP address on the router I had no more connection issues. If your Google "D-Link 655 + Speedstream" you should be able to find some good information on this conflict and how to resolve it. I believe I changed my router IP setting to something like 192.168.2.1 Now that I have the router configured properly to work with the Speedstream I am very happy with it. Even though I had some setup issues I am still giving the router 5 stars since the problem was caused by the Speedstream modem, not the D-Link router.
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!
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.).
I bought this 2G Nano as a gift. I don't notice anything functionally different about it compared to my 1G, but I actually prefer the form factor of my 1G. The 2G is rounded and is probably a bit thinner and harder to pick up and hold onto. This is actually pretty annoying as I sit here trying to pick it up off my desk.The 2G accommodates photos, which is cool.iTunes is absolute garbage. I recommend an alternative such as xplay, fpod, or anapod.These should really come standard with the armband, as well.Another small gripe is that the headphones are white; they should match at least the black and the white models, if not all of them.All in all, a nice device worth buying.
This product was way more reasonable in pricing then anything I could find in stores and it works well with my computer.
I've used these for years. I love them. I never have any problems with them. Usually, if I go back and check after burning it was a problem with the audio file on the computer-in the rare event of an error. It was not a problem with these. I've used them in my ford, a bmw, a benz, honda, saturn, pioneer, & various computers + players. I've used them for data and music. They're great and always play. If you do have a problem- check your burned file's quality. Chances are- it isn't these CD-Rs. TIP- USE A SILVER SHARPIE (yes these exit) AND LET IT DRY BEFORE INSERTING IN PLAYER. IT SHOWS UP GREAT AND LOOKS NEAT. No need for the writing space complaint. :)
I think this is the best portable CD player there is just you have to be &quot;nice&quot; to it I like the ESP2 on it and the remote. Its the best Diskman I have, its the only one anyways I love it if your looking for a CD player this is the one you need. this may sound funny but im only 14
I like this headset a lot. It is quite comfortable and the people who have talked to me (usually those I have long conversations with) have reported that the microphone is good quality. The only drawback I can find so far is the fact that I can't keep it plugged into my phone all the time while I'm home; if I do keep it plugged in, then I cannot hear the phone ring! --I'm guessing that this is because I have a relatively cheap and simple cell phone, or because there is some setting that I don't know about that would solve this issue. So, since I have to plug the headset into my phone each time someone calls me (when I want to use it), it has been a minor hassle to ask the people I'm talking with to wait while I plug it in. --But, all in all, I count as a very good purchase.
Inexpensive and it works! I haven't tried other more expensive ones to compare to, however for the price of this product, it does the job. Found most digital channels and works 95% of the time - meaning the screen "skips" about 5% of the time, mostly due to inclimate weather (not sure if that has anything to do with the antenna itself).
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 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.
Arrived in 4-5 days and was exactly what I needed. Too bad these cables don't actually come with the product when you buy it. Great price too!
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!!
I was hesitant about getting the Griffin iTrip after reading the other reviews here, but I decided to go for it (after all, the price is right). And I am so glad that I did. The iTrip works great! It plays well over both my home stereo and my car stereo with minimal static interference (there was the occasional blip now and again but those were few and far between). I use this all the time on long car trips and it works like a charm. I'm sure a cassette deck transmitter would provide better sound quality but for those without a cassette deck (like me) or who would prefer not to have wires tangled up everywhere, the iTrip is perfect. What you sacrifice in sound quality (and, honestly, the sacrifice is small indeed as I have no complaints about the sound quality provided by this device) you make up for in convenience and ease of use.
The first one of these I purchased started smoking a day after I got it, then started making a rattling sound. Had to send it back in and they swapped it, but of course all my data I had moved over was lost.The second drive worked for about 6 months, after which it failed to power up. All the power adapter does is flash now. I have ordered a new power supply hoping that is the problem as this time I have a lot of data on the drive and hope I haven't lost it again.Buy some other drive.....
I purchased this product about two years ago to make a PS3 wireless. I now use it for my laptop and BlackBerry as well.I was always taking my PS3 to my Uncle's, and he finally decided to get one. He didn't want to run wires all the way to the PS3, especially considering his computer was mainly used for games anyway. I knew that the router would not intefere with his computer, and my Aunt was thinking about getting a laptop. I also wanted to be able to get on my laptop and PSP when I went to his house, and because this product has been so good to me, I decided to get him the exact same one. The signal has always been excellent, I have never had a problem with mine, and because of this, I got the exact same router for my Uncle.He has now had it in his house for a month-in-a-half. Initially he was skeptical of it and thought it might let others into his computer, but I explained I put a password on it, even though he lives on 10 acres and his nearest neighbor is 200 yards away. His signal does go very far. I can sit at the end of his driveway and still get a good signal.The price is high, but considering you never have to worry about a bad signal, the product is a quality product, set-up is straight forward, and the speed is very fast, I would recommend this router to everyone.
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 upgraded from a Kodak DC280, which I loved. Kodak just didn't make anything that I felt was an upgrade to the 280. I compared all brands on market and went with this one. I am very happy so far.The zoom and clarity is great. There is alot to learn as far as the functions go, but that is to be expected. It does have a pretty easy &quot;point &amp; shoot&quot; capability also.I wouldn't suggest this camera for a digital camera beginner, but it is a very nice upgrade for someone with a little more knowledge and higher expectations.
This is one of the best scanners I have used. Digital ICE has yet to produce a good image, but I am working on that. The V750-M PRO comes with an older X-Rite profile kit that unfortunately does not include the needed Silverfast reflectance target--so the unit cannot be profiled out of the box for reflectance work. The transparency target worked fine, and the slides that I scanned come out nicely balanced. Silverfast is selling me the proper reflectance target after several days of trying to get them to respond to my calls for help, and, I should add that I did upgrade to Ai Studio. Enough about the software, I find that the scanner works very well, produces excellent images and is quiet and repeatable. The Epson scanning software is also very good, but without the control of the Silverfast product. Still, though, there is that Digital ICE problem with both programs. I understand that Silverfast uses the Epson ICE subroutine as it is called to do the ICE corrections. Still, best scanner I have used to date. That's is why I gave the Epson V750-MPRO five stars. It is faster and essentially as good as my stand-alone Nikon unit.
My reliable workhorse Belkin wireless-G of four years was starting to drop connection and required frequent reboots. This frustrated the wife and so I went on the hunt for a new wireless-N Gigabit router. Spent a solid 2 hours of research and settled on the D-Link for consistently good ratings and solid ranking [....].Upon receipt and installation, I've been quite pleased. I'm an intermediate-advanced user and this went smoothly. Was up and running in short order. The one issue I've run into is my wife's MacBook dropping the connection after sleep/wake up. Believe this is on the Mac side.I don't believe anything deserves anything deserves 5-Stars unless it's perfect, and while this is solid as a rock (thus far), it lacks a modern design and completely idiot proof wizard.***10/31/2009 UpdateUnit still continues to run smoothly. Issue with MacBook dropping connection cleared up within first week or two and has been solid ever since. Highly recommend.
Did not work for me. I assumed my keyboard originally came with one of these and so this one should work but I am not sure if this is true. So I deleted my old review to give benefit of the doubt.
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!
Ordered two of the 50 spindles.Used Memorex CD-R before and have been very pleased with quality. I have created some coasters but believe me they were strictly a user error (mine). I shopped around in stores and online and Amazon beat the others by several $$ for Memorex CD-R 50 Spindle. THANKS AMAZON.
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.
The Sony TRV series is a great series. I bought and am using the 22 since it was the best fit for me.I bought an equivalent camera in another brand and returned it due to poor LOW LIGHT (inside your house) capabilities. The Sony is the best. Sure its a little more $ but I have never been disappointed when I spent a little more to get the best quality. I am always disappointed when I spend close to as much but dont get what I want.I am a professional digital photographer. So getting a great value (high quality) was important to me.I spent a lot of time researching my purchase. I would recommend staying away from other cheaper brands, alot of their features do not work the way you think they willThanks for reading my review (I am very pleased with my cam)
I do not require backup storage, but rather, storage that is both separate from my computer and easily portable, so I did not install the software, but treated this unit like another drive. It is convenient, fast, easy to use, and thus far, durable.I do not currently need more external storage, but when I do, I will buy another like this one if it is still available.After six months, many miles, and a few drops, it still works like new.UPDATE (January 3, 2008): I have used this WD drive for about a year now. It has absorbed some drops and bumps and temperature extremes, and has not failed in any way. I need more storage now, and will buy WD, preferably a similar model with more storage space.
I purchased this monitor after the recent Hurricane Rita. I write software and needed a monitor to fit on a small desk. I am able to run the monitor at 1024x768 @ 75hz (refresh rate*). The monitor was very hazy at 1280x1024 @ 75hz. The monitor has easy to use controls and does not heat up more than 85F, this is important if you decide to buy two or more for a dual display soltion, that most programmers use.*Do not run this monitor at a lower refresh rate. Adjust display properties to 75hz in Windows. I found my eyes got very tired using 60hz, the windows default.
Pros:* Very stable. Many home and even business grade Firewalls will occasionally start acting up and have to be rebooted, but the ASA is completely solid.* 8 port switch w/ 2 PoE ports is great for things like IP Phones and Wireless Access Points.* AnyConnect SSL VPN with 2 client licenses included is a great value. This lets me access my home network from work, despite them requiring a proxy server.* Supports Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree, allowing you to build redundant uplinks to STP compatible switches.* 256 MB RAM and 128 MB of flash is plenty of Memory for future software.* Tons of VPN options - Straight IPSec, DMVPN, L2TP, SSL, AnyConnect, etc. The IPSec VPN is support on the iPhone, so it's pretty cool to be able to access my home network from my phone.Cons:* High learning curve, especially if you don't have previous experience with Cisco PIX or routers. Even using the Java-based ASDM, it can take a few hours of training to find your way. Also, ASDM is not compatible with the latest version of Java (you'll get an 'unconnected sockets' message).* Only supports 1 internal VLAN with default license. This is fine for most setups, but disappointing since the Cisco routers will do at least 2 VLANs. It prevents, for example, having separate VLANs for voice and wireless, or creating a DMZ.* No built-in Wireless option. Check out the 870 or 1800 routers if this is important. Adding a Wireless AP is easy though, especially with the PoE ports.* No support for DHCP reservations. I like to configure Servers and Printers this way, and can't find any good reason Cisco wouldn't support it like they do on their routers and Layer 3 switches.Summary - A great value as a SOHO Firewall and VPN Appliance. The ASA 5505 is priced the same as the PIX 501 was, but adds 2 PoE ports and SSL VPN Capabilities. The biggest drawbacks I can see are the high learning curve, no built-in Wireless, and lack of DHCP reservations. Before purchasing, you'll probably want to take a look at the 870 series routers since they may be a better choice depending on your requirements.
I've owned mine about a year. So far, no durability issues, and the sound is excellent - with one caveat: you need a device that can crank it up a bit, since the native sound isn't all that loud.BUT...I find it to be very uncomfortable when placed alongside the ear. The hard internal speaker is really easy to fit into the plush sleeve, but using it directly against your ear - rather than under the pillow - is anything but the "teddy-bear" like experience CCrane promises. You feel the hard speaker through the cover, and it isn't nice. Again, under the pillow works, but volume can be weak. With my bedside radio - a Logitech Squeezebook Radio - I can't get enough volume.I realized I already had a better solution: tune in to the radio via an internet radio app on my iphone and stick the phone itself, volume up, under the pillow. Very little (if any) chance of damage to the phone, and it works beautifully. Many of the radio apps have sleep functions, or you can play a podcast in iTunes and use the "sleep after current playlist is done" function in the iPhone's native clock app.:
This product is high quality and the sound is very good, I have four years without any problems using this.Buy 4 Panasonic RPHJE120K, 1 Sony MDR-ED12LP Earbuds (Silver), 1 Creative Ep-630 original, this ultime in ebay to sell and the Koss has very good sound.Only negative for me is the volume control is very great, I cut this and paste the cord directly in the speakers.Note: I am technical and can do it, if you do it can damage your speakers and void the warranty.
I have been using this for over a month now and works fantastic. Easy to use and install and the speed of product is great!
Previously had the case that was provided with the 404. Each time had to change the track, had to take the headphones off to pull the player out. Am very happy with this item even though it makes the player a little bigger and bulkier overall.
This was just what I needed. It's always good to have spare lens caps :) It came quickly and the price was reasonable.
The velcro for the wire placement is weak and seems to be peeling off just after two weeks. Besides the weak velcro the armband works fine for working out.
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 really just purchased this to give promaster lenses a try. I was very impressed with its focus speed outdoors in sunlight. The true test was low light and indoors under artificial lights. There have been a few times the lens has hunted for focus and gone from one end to the other but for the price I paid for it I am happy. How often do you actually zoom to 200mm in your living room anyway. I use it mostly for pictures outside of birds, my son on his power wheel, or anyhting else where this zoom range is handy.
This thing is a peice of junk and buy dot com wont take it back after 20 days, it locks up with fatal application error and the maps are terribly out of date.ASIN:B000K2DHQW Sanyo NVM-4030 Navigation System]]
This is the second one I have purchased. The first one I bought in 2007 when I built my rig and have had absolutely no problems since. This one is for work, once you get used to an ergonomic keyboard, it's frustrating using any other keyboard, kinda like typing with over sized latex gloves.
I was so happy to find a wireless card that did not depend on Intel chips (Centrino chip set, Pentium/Celeron etc.) as I have a laptop with an AMD processor in it. I found this wireless card used in a currently manufactured AMD powered laptop and the specs listed on MSI's website were quite impressive - so I bought it. The card and its drivers are easy to install - however one needs to pay attention to which terminal(s) they connect the antenna lead(s) to as the main and aux terminals are reversed from most other cards but they are labeled. The card works very well and I have not been disappointed.
This is my first laptop cooler. I bought this from local FRY's for $11+taxes. Have been using it for the last two weeks.If you keep your laptop in your lap while working just like me, then this works perfectly for you to prevent your lap getting heated. I am very much impressed with the performance of this lap cooler and I bought the same model for three of my friends. Just go for it.I am using this with a 15.4" laptop. It works just fine.
It works great. I used to have another headset that often had problem with the receiver end.This one solves it and never heard any complaint from my receivers so far.I can hear other people's voice very clear too. It works even better other products with much higher prices.
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.
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].
The unit has good reception. Drawback: No AC adapter is included as in my previous older version ICF-SW7600. The Sony adapter 6V 700mA that they recommend and which is listed in their manual can't seem to be found and only is sold in Japan which is ridiculous.
I gave these speakers three stars when I first hooked them up. Now I have to change my opinion.When I got the Wharfdales, my EQ was set for a pair of Kenwoods. I thought the new speakers would use the settings just fine, and as a result, left me unimpressed.Then, I set the EQ to a flat (0 db)sound curve. It was as if a chorus of angels came down from heaven singing 'Hallelujah'. These things are that good. The entire audio spectrum is clear and tight.If you are on a budget, but still demand good sound, you have to buy these speakers.
Cable works fine (video quality great), but no threads on one of the screws that hold the cable to the female jack.
The brush is nice and soft, and the carbon side works as advertised to remove fingerprints. I was initially concerned as it accidentally grazed my hand and left black marks, but then I tried it on my glasses and there were no black marks on the glass. It cleaned the fingerprints off of my camera lenses just fine.
Can't tell you how good the player is because I could never get the software to install. Inserted disk and was told that I needed to upgrade either the software or my operating system. Further investigations led me to the Zune website where I found out that any version of XP Media Center other than the 2005 version will not work with the Zune player, and that the 2005 edition required an upgrade to "Rollup 2". Well my version of Media Center is the 2005 edition but this was not recognized and Rollup 2 would not install.It is absolutely beyond logic to me that Microsoft cannot design a MP3 player with software that will work with all versions of its crappy operating systems, especially those that are only a few years old. It's even more baffling to me considering that XP Media Center is nothing more than the standard XP with a few extra features, but it's still XP at the core. I've installed and used software for IPod and Creative players and have had absolutely no problem with their software working with my OS. Only Microsoft could screw this up.Needless to say, I quickly repackaged the Zune and returned it to the store and bought a Creative Zen player instead. Works great, looks awesome, and software installs with no problem.
This recorder is an excellent piece of electronics. It is easy to use, and has some handy features such as pause (while recording in the same message), fast playback, hold (to prevent inadvertant button operation), and forward or back skip. Holding in the stop key allows one to see how much recording time is left. The erase button is indented to avoid accidents, and the user is prompted to confirm any erasures with a second press.Voice quality is great in 33 minute mode. I frequently use mine in the car with the radio on and get excellent results. In 90 min mode, however, a deep voice is hard to make out clearly (I agree with the reviewer below: a 60 min. mode would have been a good compromise).I've used mine daily for 3 months to make brief notes. I had to change the AAA battery for the first time only recently. It gave a low battery signal and saved all my messages while I replaced the battery.It is small enough (4.5&quot;) that I keep mine in my front pocket at all times, with the strap hanging out so I can whip it out quickly. It is very well designed and easy to operate. I have not used other digital recorders, but compared to the many microcassette recorders I've put up with, this thing is fantastic!
The Palm Vx is a great little organizers for Old Palm users that loved writing with a stylus. Its old black and white display is easy on the eyes and now easy on the pocket.Problem: This series is so old that the serial port (DB9) is NO LONGER the same serial port on modern day computers. This means you would have to either sync your info through infrared, purchase an adapter or NEVER LET IT RUN OUT OF POWER. If you do the whole memory is erased. Also the guy who sold it to me forgot to mention that the backlighting option (which btw is the ONLY THING THAT ALLOWS YOU TO SEE THE SCREEN AT NIGHT) was not working.
The second day we had this, a quarter of the screen went black. We returned it. If you do buy one of these, get the extended warranty because the unit only comes with a 90 day warranty. It's a shame it didn't work well because the design is very convenient.
I've owned a Sharp VC-H993 for many, many years, and it still shows no signs of wearing out. The tracking has never even been adjusted and it's still right on the money. I wanted another one, and went looking, but they don't sell them anymore. So I ordered the VC-H965U, which seemed to me the same thing with a few minor changes. Now that I have it I can see that that's the case. The old remote and the new remote are identical, and work on either VCR. I'm sorry Sharp doesn't make more VCR's to choose from (the VC-H965U is the ONLY one at present). They are just absolutely the best there is, bar none. The only complaint I have against the newer one is that the yellow digital display on the front is not as easy to read, and goes off when the machine is turned off -- i.e. no clock.
This camera is amazing, I couldn't have asked for more. Just be warned that the manual is pretty terrible. It's best to just play around with the camera until you figure it out, rather than wasting time trying to decipher the manual.
My first Canon Sure Shot (I don't remember the model #) was purchased in 1980 and lasted until 1998 (that's 18 years, folks!) I loved it and used it constantly. I grew up being THE person who took the pictures of whatever event was taking place (holidays, birthdays, etc.) That camera went EVERYWHERE with me including the beach, numerous cruise vacations, etc. No, you can't take funky dark evening shots, but hey, what do you want for the price???? I purchased MY Canon Sure Shot 105 Zoom in May 1998, one month before I went on a two-week vacation to Sweden. In Sweden I shot 26 rolls of film, all of which came out wonderful. From the ease of film loading to the zoom feature to the self-timing feature to the forced/no flash to the red-eye reduction, as long as you familiarize yourself with what the camera can do, you won't be disappointed. I'm here today to buy the exact same camera for my boyfriend - so he'll stop borrowing mine!! P.S. The only reason I got a new one in 1998 is that I broke the old one when I dropped it from a considerable height and snapped the &quot;door&quot;. Other than that, the camera worked fine for those 18 years and I fully expect to get that many years out of this one!!
The Denon brand name does not have a good reputation for nothing. This unit has excellent sound. HOWEVER, I have spent the entire last week reading through the manual trying to figure out how to "setup" this receiver. The manual is EXTREMELY poorly written. The person writing the manual took it for granted that the reader is high-tech, and consequently does not give good explanation in many areas of setup. Secondly, the remote control is the absolute worst that I have ever experienced, and I have owned lots of remote controls. In short, although this unit can possibly give you good sound if you are willing to spend the next six months trying to figure out how it works, you are much better off buying another brand that is easier and simple to setup. In fact, I am seriously thinking of selling my 3806 on Ebay and replacing it with an Onkyo receiver, probably the 805.
I'm just a teenage guy who wants to listen to his music. I've owned a few headphones in the $[...] range and decided to pick these up with high hopes. I was very excited to open the package and test out these babies.However, within an instant I noticed the very poor sound quality. Compared to my $[...] Koss pair, that is broken due to poor construction and cheap plastic, these sounded like utter crap. It was actually hard listening to music with the HN 110 on. Like a few others have said, the bass sucks, and there is no clarity or crispness in the vocals at all. I wish I could return it and just buy a $[...] pair of good sounding phones.I can't say I am an audiophile or anything, but even a child can tell the difference between the sound quality of these headphones and real good sounding ones.
I previously reviewed this scanner under the title "Uniden BC370CRS 300-Channel All-Hazard Clock Radio Scanner - by - Uniden", but it appears that most people are looking at THIS listing, so here is what I said:PROS: I always compare conventional non-digital scanners with the Granddaddy of them all, the old Realistic Pro-2006. Surprisingly this Uniden holds its own in the side to side comparison and is a bargain and can easily be picked up on sale (as I did at Farm and Fleet) for about $110. I was surprised to find out that the BC370CRS has triple conversion and does a decent job of close channel rejection even on a base antenna near several broadcast radio towers - not quite as good as the Pro-2006, but considering how inexpensive the BC370CRS is, it does a GREAT job. I would say that average effective range using a cheap base antenna to be between 75-90 miles and even farther when atmospheric conditions are perfect. The speaker quality is also pretty good and I elected not to use an external speaker as I do with some other models I use. Programming is straight forward and uses the same method that dates all the way back to the 70s, so ANYONE should be able to program and use this without even reading the manual. If you do need to read the manual, it too is pretty straight forward. In reality, when compared to all available scanners, it is probably only a 4-star, but for the money it's a 5-star as you can't get anything even close to it in this price range. The battery backup is both a positive and negative as you will read in my "cons" section. I'm not aware of another scanner that offers battery backup during power outages.CONS: I have all my receivers hook into a main power strip so I can power up all the units with the touch of a single button. By shutting down the BC370CRS using a center power supply the scanner keeps running on battery backup. If the batteries are not in the BC370CRS, then it will not turn back on when the main power source is activated. If you are using the Uniden as a standalone unit, this will not apply to you and will not be a "con". I also wish the backup light would be defaulted to the "on" status rather than requiring that the light be individually turned on separately from the main power button. Just my preference.
I had a Yacht Boy 400 before I got this (the YB died after six years). It has allthe functionality of the Grundigs except the sound is not at Grundig's five starlevel, more like four or three and a half. However, your not getting one of theseradios to rattle the ductwork are you? One thing I loved over the Grundig is thatwhen you scan through frequencies you don't get those annoying silent gaps. Justa clean walk through the ether, the sound rolling along as you listen for a "hit".Also, it takes only four AA's to the YB's six. The build is about the same in terms of heft,and you get a long roll up antenna too, though you clip it ON to the pullout one built into the radio instead of plugging it into a port, though you canbuy one to do that if you like. A great feature is the synchronus detectionthat helps you lock on to those stations that fade in and out. The SSB works well,and the bonus LSB for morse code is interesting, if not immedietly useful. Thereare dual local/UTC time settings that are quick to setup and the usual "clockradio"mode that makes it great when taken on the road. I love the "sleep" setting thatquietly will turn the radio off after a predetermined time, great for when youlisten to the BBC as you drift off, or a long winded numbers station.Its hard for me to say "get this, its better than the G3" because they are soclosely matched, but for me the selling point was that the Sony was just easierto use, more intuitive, with better manuals.If you want a versatile, well built, intuitive, multi-band world radio thatsportable, easy to power and sensitive, this one will not disappoint you.
It is just one tiny little button. One tiny little button behind the snooze bar. One tiny little button that you probably won't even realize is there, until it is too late.I think I'm a smart guy, but it took me and my significant other a week to figure out why the ... my alarm would mysteriously shut itself off, seemingly on a whim.Maybe it's my fault. I admit I didn't read the instruction manual. But it's a clock radio! Why should I? I'm in the IT industry. I don't need no stinkin' manual!Or maybe the mention of the tiny little button is not in the owners manual. no difference. the tiny button might wreck you too.The tiny button is right behind the "snooze" button. The BIG snooze button, the button you smack with your big swarthy, sleep deprived American hand when you're mumbling "forgodsakesjustshutupandletmesleep!"The button is the "alarm cancel" button. And let me tell you, it is far, far, far too easy to hit, and it will shut your alarm off until the next day. And you will slumber peacefully until you wake with a start realizing that it's an hour later, and your Sony ICF-490 clock radio is sitting there silently.The Sony engineers (and most clock radio "engineers") had/have the right idea to make you slide a switch or operate some other kind of gizmo that requires some waking coordination to shut off the alarm. Indeed, you have to slide a switch on this clock radio to shut the alarm off, a logical operation. But then, for some reason, they added the "alarm reset" button to the top of the radio. behind the snooze bar. the tiny button from hell.If you've read this far and you aren't scared yet, the thing does keep time. And the numbers are nice and big and bright, which is good if you're like me and half-blind (as well as swarthy.) The radio reception pretty much is awful, but if you the station you want to tune in is broadcasting from underneath your bed, you should be ok.But you should really avoid this alarm clock if you actually have to get up in the morning. I've trained myself to gingerly reach out and tap the snooze like a little girl but needless to say, I'm shopping for a replacement. And then, when I find it's replacement, this clock will pay the ultimate price.I'll leave you with a little haiku:Sony Alarm Clocksleepy hand reaches for snoozesun rises, late again.
Very nice keyboard if you like split keyboards. If you don't like split keyboards you are not going to like this. I program all day long so I have always had wrists guards that I wear (from my orthopedist).I pulled the plastic thing off that was under the front of the keyboard immediately upon receiving the keyboard. The plastic thing does not work with the wrist guards that I wear on both arms. But I can wear the wrist guards with this keyboard if the plastic things are removed.If you have carpal tunnel or tendonitis in your hands/wrists, I strongly recommend you buy this and a pair of wrist splints to wear while you are typing.
and you dont even have to leave the housethats helpful rightbetter than fighting lines at your local office supply shoppe
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.
This is a good quality lens available for under 300$. The optical characteristics and build quality are excellent and I wouldn't dig deeper into them, since it's best left to the pros. Summarizing my experience with this lens and a canon APSC body esp targeting it to the non-professionals looking at this lens:1) Goes from f2.8 to f45. The large f-number is really helpful since achieving the desired depth of field in macro photography can be tricky.2) Good for portraits as well: The lens does perform good for portraits as well. But I wouldn't buy this lens primarily for that. If portraits is what one is looking for then the canon 50mm 1.8Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lensbeats this lens hands down. It has a larger aperture (f1.8) and costs in the sub 100$ range. I would recommend buying that even if you have this lens.3) Good focusing for macro objects. A lot of lens' find it tough to focus on objects close by. This lens on the other hand performs verg well on the autofocus front.4) Perspective and focusing distance: This is probably the most important feature which should determine your buying choice. It's not technically a feature or an attribute but it was one of the key reasons why I let go of this lens. While using a lens in the 50mm focal range, to get 1:1 magnification you have to be too close to the subject. This may be a concern if you are photographing insects/critters since they tend to be distracted by an object so close to them. Also, the focal length also limits the applications of this lens to very small flowers or objects, try clicking a larger object and the perspective you get just isn't pleasing enough. I found that using a longer focal length lens, provides a much tighter background, a much better subject separation (foreground is well lit and separated vis-a-vis the background) and overall a much better aesthetic appeal.Apparent depth of field is also much shallower using a longer lens leading to better photos than this.5) Comparisons with other setups:a) Compared against the 50mm1.8 + Extension tubesCanon EF 12 II Extension Tube For EOS Digital Cameras(Or try using third party extension tubes which are much cheaper) I have tried macro using the 50mm canon with extension tubes. I found the results were much more pleasing as compared to this lens, primarily the perspective is much better. Focusing though, is much tougher using the extension tubes and the sigma wins hands down as long as focusing is concerned.b) Compared with the sigma apo-dg macro 70-300.Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasThe sigma zoom offers a macro mode when it's in the 200-300 mm focal range. I found that my best work has come out of using this configuration primarily because it offers the perspective which I so desire. Focusing is a big issue however with this lens in macro mode. (Lot of focus scan which leads to very fast battery drain)Summary: Overall, I would recommend buying a 100mm or longer zoom lens. I believe that the longer focal range provides a perspective and background separation which makes taking aesthetically appeasing photos much easier.
I've owned this receiver for 5 years and never regretted this purchase for a second. There are three inputs for fiber optic cable and an input/output combo for fiber optic cable for the tape/md player. This stereo supports 8 speakers: 2 main, 1 center, subwoofer, 2 rear surround, and 2 front effects speakers. I like the 2 front effects speakers because they provide a fuller sound. You have to hear it to believe it. I checked out newer receivers recently and I see more bells and whistles, but not more substantial features or better sound. Check out the specs in the manual available on this page. I would buy this receiver again, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stereo receiver for music or home theater.Added on October 19, 2009: I wrote the above review on November 14, 2003. I still own this receiver and still use it as my primary receiver. It's still a great receiver. I haven't had any problems with it and it still performs flawlessly.
This filter functions very well as a circular polarizer. It does seem to allow a bit less light into the camera than claimed, but the quality of photos is still excellent.There are two significant weaknesses with this filter:1) the edges you must hold to tighten the filter on the lens are very small, and it is very difficult to get the lens on tight enough so that it does not easily screw off your lens.2) the multi-coating on the front of the filter is not the best quality. Mine scratched using a lens cloth ON THE FIRST TIME! Very minor damage to the coating, but certainly not what I expected--at this price!Also, the standard Canon lens cap barely catches a thread, so I would recommend an over-the-edge cap, avaialble through Hoya.Again, a good filter, but . . . .
Wow! This Salad Shooter is marvelous! It is in constant use since it entered my kitchen! I've had the smaller size Salad Shooter for many years and loved it, but it cannot compare to how much faster and efficient this new large size is. It is worth every penny and more. I whole heartedly recommend it. I am also very pleased with the expediency of the way my order was handled. Thank you, Amazon!!
USB hubs are supposed to make our lives simpler. This one will probably make your life more complex. It will initially do this by overheating. This is bad for two reasons. First, if you're attracted to such a micro-sized device, you're probably planning to use it with a laptop. All that heat is energy being sucked out of your laptop's battery, reducing the time you'll be able to play freecell while waiting at the airport terminal. The other reason overheating is bad is that it will quit working.After a year of on-and-off use, my Iogear GUH275 4-Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 MicroHub still works perfectly...for heating the surface under it. But it is unable to connect my keyboard and mouse to my computer. Today it went into the trash. Anybody know where I can find a good USB space heater?
these speakers are worth every penny.The power of them is just unbelievable. they made 4/20 1000x better
very good the pencil, I can clean my glasses, the body of the machine and of course take beautiful photographs, is also small and easy to carry, I recommend it ..
The Lens Pen has helped me most of the time i tried with the the lens cleaning cloths but they don't clean as good as this Pen.the Brush and cleaning tip combination makes it a problem solver, have also ordered the Nikon Lens Cleaner solution and wet clothesbut have't got a chance to try them on since this solves the problem 99.9% of the time, have re-stocked after using the initial one for an year.
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$!!!
This receiver offers great performance at a very modest price. Dual conversion, synchronous detection, synthesized PLL; what's not to like?
This has become my favorite new gadget. I have no doubt that a pricier GPS would have more and better features, but this one had the best price when I was searching, and does the job. I would prefer longer battery life (but it comes with car adapter so no problem), and it took a while to figure out how to persuade it that I wanted to bypass New York City via the Tappan Zee Bridge, but getting verbal directions beats the hell out of trying to read a map in the dark.
Good construction, functional. I took off 1 star because I'm using two relays linked for a key-less entry system and this brand does not have clips built into the sides to hold them together like others I've used previously.
My son and I both have Canon bodies. They are the 40D and 5D MKII. Previously, we have not been successful finding a compact backpack for traveling. We aren't looking to carry the "kitchen sink," but, rather just a nice assortment of lenses we share, flash, tripod, and other necessities. I have tested three or four bags, which looked good "in the shop," but proved unwieldy once I started loading them up. We wanted to keep both our cameras and lenses on our person, rather than having to check them, and wanted one bag we could "grab" easily, and carry comfortably with minimum fatigue. The Canons have rather large grips and arranging dividers in other bags wasted a lot of space. So, similarly sized bags were too small, and larger ones were, well, huge.This bag can be configured to hold both bodies, each with short zoom lenses, one 580 EX II flash, and four or five lenses (Example: 14mm, 15-35mm, 28-105mm, 60-300mm). It proved perfect for our needs. I was also very pleased with the quality and balance. It's a compact package that's easy to get hold to, as well as carry. The first attribute is more important that you might think when navigating airport security, and similar. It fits my frame, I'm 5'9", and my son who's 5' equally well, with quick adjustment. I found other bags to have straps hanging everywhere, hooking on everything, but, none where you wanted them for anything other than wearing them. This bag felt more like a compact luggage when grabbed by the top loop. It is well padded, and I feel it provides a reasonable amount of protection against the unavoidable bumps incurred during travel. I also liked the unobtrusive colors, green and black. I can see great utility in the fold out weatherproof cover. It's integral to the bag, and can be deployed in a moment. It does a good job of keeping your gear dry in an unexpected downpour.If you need a high quality compact bag for travel it's perfect!
this cd case is really nice. it holds up well and was the best price for quality that i could find.
This camera is pretty much a waste of money. If your child's goal is to take pictures, skip this product. It is difficult to take photos to begin with and once you do, they are grainy and of the poorest quality. I had a very disappointed little photographer :(
I've always loved Amazon but got burnt on this purchase.I didn't install the card for 6 weeks. When it quit working after 1 week I was already beyond the return date.So make sure you install yours right away. If it's defective, Amazon will make it right.
this is the 3 or 4th time things have been screwed up at amazon , got my coffee grinder, sent email about b buzzer no response
This camera lens is simply amazing. Nothing more to say than that.I borrowed it from a friend to use with a Canon 5d and am not sure I can force myself to return it to him.Best prime lens I've used yet.
I have a brand new, brand name computer. The drivers with the scanner were not Mirosoft approved and the OCR engine would not load.It was really tough to get it going. I downloaded the latest drivers-no help. It began double scanning images, images were poor. It had a preview light for slides which stayed on causing me to end up with pure white scans. I tried really hard to like it but ended up returning it.
I was skeptical about buying this headset because it was so inexpensive. I am so pleased with it that I ordered a second one to use on another floor of my house. The sound quality is as good as using the handset. I would highly recommend this headset.
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.
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!
Does what I wanted and was the cheapest can of air w/prime shipping on amazon. Even beat ebay.
I was pleasantly surprised with these earbuds. I bought them to use with my Colby mp3 player while jogging. My prior earplugs got damaged. The sound quality in my opinion was awesome, especially for the price. All my music sounds so much better than I remember.
This headset fits great on the head, and has a microphone boom that goes right to the edge of the mouth for loud and clear speech pickup. The incoming audio is also loud and clear, and the speaker fits comfortably over the ear. The headset is large and sturdy -- perfect for the home, office, or car (it is too large to carry around on your person, however). It appears to work with any cell phone that has a universal 2.5mm jack. A fantastic headset for the price!
I bought this recorder for the purpose of recording meetings. The recordings needed to be transfered to my computer. All in all, it's a wonderful product. The reason for the bad review is in the difficulty (nigh unto impossible) of retreiving your recordings if you should happen to lose the CD that comes with the recorder. Panasonic's tech support is horrible at best. There is appearantly no way to replace the needed software or drivers via mail or download. The best solution I was given from Panasonic's technical support was to "buy another one, copy the CD and return it." Aside from the dubious legalities of that suggestion, I recommend not supporting a company that doesn't support their products.
I bought this in November 2005, used it almost everyday without disconecting it so no wear would be put on the connectors. Last week the sound quit coming through in the right ear. Surprising since the connectors are gold plated, you would expect it to last as long as my headphones which are 7+ years old without gold plating (and still function pefect. Anyway, it was only $2.90 from Part Express when i bought it from here, but the shiping was really high. So if you buy it plan to replace it in a year in a half.
It was pack well and Item is amazing and it showed up fast!Can't wait to give it to my husband will most likely buy another one!
This system, together with the integrated remote, provides a single point of control for VCR, TV, DVD and CD &amp; radio (through the remote). (I've got a panasonic VCR and Sony TV.) I've done a bit of research, and for the price, it just can't be beat. Furthermore, the integrated approach makes it much easier to control all of the different components. It's nice to be able to quickly &amp; easily leverage investment in the receiver &amp; speakers across DVD/VCR/CDs.Picture and sound are terrific. I've tried it out on several DVDs and CDs, with no problem so far. The change time between discs is not fast, probably average.The remote is a fairly good universal version, with special controls for the receiver (e.g., sub-woofer level,etc.). My only complaint is that the TV volume buttons are contained at the end of a slide-out panel, making access difficult.The receiver contains standard 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital stereo and surround systems, inputs for TV audio, VCR audio, AUX audio, inputs for AM and FM antenna and standard video and S-Video outputs.
These cables seem to be really well constructed and give me the speed I was hoping for in my gigabit ethernet environment.
I found these glasses to be remarkable for the size and price. Having purchased the first stabilizing binoculars manufactured two years ago, I was not expecting that the smaller size and weight would translate into better quality. I am very pleased with the product. My former purchase was Bushnell and very heavy.The resolution is the same, the price is better and these weigh less. I use these for spotting deer at 200 yards and birds at 50 yards. I am not a hunter, but the weight definitely allows for easy carrying through the woods.So impressed, I bought these for my father and father-in-law for Christmas.
This was purchased for use on my Nikon D90 lenses. The fit is perfect. It glides on and off with ease, yet grasps each thread firmly; there is no wobble. The glass is unblemished. An 82A filter is used to cool a subject. It adds a slight, cool hue to the area. The item performs as you would expect, and is easily cleaned with a lens cloth. The product arrived as advertised.
I wanted the Nuvi but it costs twice as much. The TomTom ONE does just about everything I need it to and is fairly easy to use at half the cost. Great deal.
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 a programmer for 22 years and type about 65wpm. I'm on email/internet or programming all day long and I type hard much of the time. I've had this keyboard for 3.5 years and it is still going strong! Most of the keys are worn smooth but all letters on them are crisp and clear. I've worn out two Microsoft Natural keyboards in my career and have had two Microsoft keyboards at home that have both failed after a while. I'm a big Logitech fan now.The mouse batteries last me about 2 months so I just keep a set of AA NimH batteries on a charger all the time. The keyboard batteries last at least 6 months and maybe as long as a year.I do not have any use for the special function keys for email, internet, etc at the top of this keyboard and would not pay extra for them. High on my wish list for an improvement is more of a rise in the middle of the keyboard between the G and H keys to make it more comfortable for long-term use.
Strengths:Really good sound from only 2 small speakers and bass moduleWeaknesses:Horrible DVD performance on HDTV/questionable surround sound reproductionSummary:Music sounds great on this system. I like how big and clear the sound is without being overmodulated and that it comes from such a small package. It is well built, simple to set up and use, and frankly, just an elegant piece of equipment. However, I am returning it tomorrow.The DVD video quality is horrible! I'm not exaggerating. The picture is so bad at times, that it looks almost solarized. The picture looks like a computer monitor set to thousands of colors. It is really distracting and in no way acceptable in a system that costs more that $1400.Surround sound reproduction from the (2) speaker system is just ok. You do get a sense that there is a center speaker, but rear imaging is just not there. It's not even better that my TV's built-in pseudo surround sound.Inputs on the back are limited to (1) AUX and (1) Cable/Sat input. I like to keep it simple, that's why I bought this system after all, but it is so limiting that I can't even hook up a VCR and an iPod at the same time. Geez.I wanted to like this system, and I do for music, but that's not enough to justify the price.
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!
These headphones are okay. The sound quality is excellent, but they are tricky to put in your ear. The foam used is pretty cool (I have never seen anything like it) but it is hard to put in your ear before the foam springs back.Bass is good, but is VERY powerful, and the upper notes are sort of tinny. For the price range though, I guess it is good.
Not only did it take almost a month for me to get this cord when I got it it's flimsy really crappy Gives the worst sound I've ever heard going to order the real one off of turtle Beach.com I'm pretty sure if I bought a cord from the dollar store it would've sounded better than this one
The Philips 3400 rates as the worst piece of electronic equipment I ever bought--worse than anything Panasonic made in its worst days. It would be better if you could not turn it on from the get go in order to save frustration and wasted discs. If you record a disc and do not turn it off immediately after finalizing the disc and then unplugging it for 15+ seconds, when you go to record next disc, it locks up and makes that next disc unusable (and still requires pulling the plug, as it wont shut off before trying to record another disc). Probably have wasted 25 discs this way. The remote is klutzy in that much of the time you have to press button several times before the unit responds. It has no such thing as one-touch recording as it requires pressing the source button (despite setting up defaults to record from the DV input) and then the record button. On ending a recording, it has a convoluted way to telling it to finalize the disc. I have a Sony unit a few years old; and it works flawlessly. You can bet that after these two weeks of frustration, the Philips is going back to the store; and I'll spend the few extra bucks for another Sony.
This tiny camera has now been everywhere with me in its Altoids tin -- the snow of the Rockies, the outback of Australia, the beaches of Mexico. It is the perfect camera for those shots that you would never have got with a bulkier model. The thing just works well, has all the bells and whistles you could want and takes great pictures. Durability? Use the Altoids tin desdigned to protect it! Quality? Great for memories, and, from what I've managed so far, often good enough for sellable art prints. Convenience? Can't be beaten!
I was skeptical of this unit. COBY has always been a "cheap" brand to me. I am pleasantly surprised. This no frills product is a bargain at 17+$ and it performs as well and looks better than a 40$ unit I have. Clean simple LED screen for station and low profile plug that allows another plug (like my GPS) to go right on top of it eliminating the need for a bulky splitter. The frequency range sounds as full as a good commercial FM broadcast signal and the transmitter seems to have enough power to reach my Volvo V50's rear antenna without interference bleed from adjacent FM stations.No RDS, No USB and No SD card. 3.5mm plug only. Which is fine for the quick, cheap FM transmitter I need.
These speaker are a great addition to my system. I can move them anywhere I want and the sound is suprisingly good for wireless. Easy to install and use. Great product.
I have a 2007 Honda Accord "value package". It fits and works great. I set it to 87.9Mhz. Great sound. Can still plug the GPS into the extender socket. I even tried setting it to frequencies that were in use by other stations (87.7 and 88.1) and it overpowered the other stations and still sounded great.Only minor complaint is that it does not remember it's previous setting once it is plugged in, and it always starts transmitting at 87.5Mhz which can not be recieved on my Honda since its lowest receivable frequency is 87.7 Mhz. However it only takes a few seconds to set the Coby transmitter and the Honda receiver to 87.9 Mhz, so this is really not a problem.
I bought this GPS unit to use for hiking. It has worked wonderfully. I use it to mark my start point as a safety measure as well as record distance, show my hiking speed, direction, and the time hiked. It also gives a nice profile view of your altitude as you hike along. The unit seems to still get pretty good reception even when I am under tree cover. The maps provided are not that detailed for off road use, though you can buy topo maps if you want. The screen is easy to read both in bright sunlight and dim light (with the back lighting). I've dropped it a few times and it did not do any significant damage other than some minor scuffing to the casing so I would say it is well built. The one thing I do think it is missing is a slot for memory cards. Not a huge deal, but it would make swapping maps easier and give the option to expand memory.
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 little laminator at the end of the school year last year. After using it quite a bit this year, I don't know how I lived without it! For smaller items like game pieces, name tags, calendar numbers, etc, it is perfect! It is much easier to work with and the laminating pouches I purchased through Amazon.com at the same time are great too. I would highly recommend as a MUST HAVE!Why not 5 Stars?* It's a little slow motion. So it takes a little time but the seals are good.* After a few pages, it needs to re-heat. Not a long wait time, but if you don't like waiting, it's a hassle.* No auto shut off....just in case you are like me and forget to turn it off, well it will still be on in the morning!
Don't waste your money like so many of us have. This DVD recorder is nothing but a waste of time and money. Charges should be brought up on phillips for selling such a worthless product. Criminals!!!!!
I'm very pleased with the sound quality from these speakers. The price is great too. Much lower than I found at Circuit City/Best Buy. The construction is nice also.....sturdy/durable. Installation and connection was very simple.
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 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.
Nice microphone. It looks nice on my desk. I made some recordings and the quality was great. Good sensitivity too - I accidentally leaved the recording device on and went to another room to talk with my parent, and it recorded it! The sound was small but it was clear. Don't hesitate and BUY it!!!
Had this clock for a little over 3 yrs but recently I cannot get it to keep accurate time anymore. I have put new batteries in it, stationed it facing Colorado and called customer service too. Nothing has worked at trying to get this clock to read accurately anymore. 5 stars when it worked, 1 stars because it doesn't and minus another star for only working 3 yrs. I think I'll just go back to buying a cheaper quartz clock as those seem to last longer.
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
We purchased this camera a little over a year ago and have not had any success with it. Every picture taken of a moving object comes across blurry and our efforts to try different settings did not change the results.Now the shutter button does not work at all. Of course, we are now out of warranty. I would not suggest spending money on this product. You too will be disappointed.
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
This is the third power adapter cable I've used. One of the off brands blew out the processor on my Garmin. This replacement works perfectly and the price at Amazon was excellent.
I have always enjoyed Beverly Cleary's books. The Ramona Quimby books are entertaining and captivating to the young audience. I would highly recommend Ramona Quimby to any parent or elementary school teacher that wants to give their child a great book to read.
Excellent Product. Easy to Operate. Clear recording. Recommend hightly.
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.
The product itself actually worked. I was a bit skeptical with it because I thought that I would have gotten a defective one, but I have not. The product has also arrived two days before the expected delivery day, so shipping was pretty good.
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.
It's a fair bit of money but totally worth it. I used to be a 35mm film photographer but digital is so much easier. I was also looking at the D200 but for the price increase I couldn't justify it quite yet.
I purchased this unit to replace a panasonic that died after 15 years. I am quite pleased. It does everything that I need and the quality seems good. The price was good and I didn't expect the unit to perform that well. It was so good I purchased a second one for my winter home.
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.
Para lo economico que es, esta pc es excelente..!! y tiene el nuevo chip SANTAROSA.. que hacer valer mas en su categoria a esta computadora..!!
We have had our Samsung DLP for just a year and have experienced two very expensive problems (covered under warranty) but very inconvenient. First the light Engine went as signified by a dark transparent streak about 2-3 inches wide running vertically down one side of the screen. Customer Service was responsive but TV repair people took a week to schedule. Repair guy tells us "it is a common complaint/repair for Samsung"....and a $1500 fix, if not under warranty!! Follow this up within two months, the picture freezes and blacks out. Totally dead. Again, Customer Service was responsive and again and week wait for repair and this time the analog board was defective...I hate to think of the cost to repair. The guy was here for four hours.Now our warranty is coming to an end, I dread each time I turn the machine on. I would not buy this tv again.
This unit does it all - makes the red and green LEDs light up on my SoundStation and allows me to actually make phone calls with it! I honestly don't know how I got along without it!
I do not own this product (yet), but want to clarify something about gigabit speeds. Unless you have a gigabit network card (nic)on your machine, this will do nothing more than a fifteen dollar switch. If you do have a gigabit card, it will only make a difference if you are transferring data from a machine that also has a gigabit card. Here is the real kicker for just about everyone left - for gigabit to reach it's true potential speed, you have to have a motherboard with gigabit built in. Anyone with a card can only reach the potential of PCI bus, which is ~400Mbps. That is not to say that a 300% improvement is not worthwhile, just don't expect full gigabit speed. Oh and remeber there are 8 bits to a byte, so that is about 167 megabytes per second potential transfer (and that does not include management overhead due to collisions etc). A switch is not a switch...
I did some homework before I bought these speakers. First Amazon has the best price. My son already has these speakers and he gave them an excellent rating as well. I listened to them once and was sold. Great base and I love the ability to surround myself with sound, so the extra speakers accomplish that. Overall, I'm very happy with them.
Cheap, well built for the price and it works like any other brands.I don't know why people would pay more for this kinda things.You don't get anything more than just a cable even if you pay 50 times more money.They works the same.The quality might be better on the more expensive brand. But I don't think those prices are justified. It's just a rip off.
If you like over the ear headphones, these are definitely worth considering -- good sound, good price, light on head, and with a volume control.
The GUY COMPLAINING about "HD-ready" being deceptive IS AN IDIOT... by his argument, he should give every HD-ready TV a bad review. In fact... very few TVs out there are HD-Integrated, and almost all you'd see in the store are only HD-ready. This guy probably complains about a car with an AUTOMATIC transmission not driving by itself.This TV has a great contrast ratio, and great black levels. MY X-Box looks just plain awesome on it - of course, you need a HD Video Adaptor(component video) for it ($20 for the Microsoft adaptor - don't waste your money on a Monster Adaptor, even the EB sales reps advise against the Monster component adaptor, but I digress.) No signal delay issues with the X-Box.The only thing is that there's no where to put stuff, and when you look at the specs of the add-on shelving unit, it's much wider than the TV, ..... but I just got a glass/metal shelf to put next to it to put my cable-box, X-Box, DVD player on.
the best part of this devise is the lightweight factor. This proved to be a ood purchase also because there is no need for software instillation(altleast for XP), just plug & play. I dropped it once already and it'S still tickin' so THIS IS A GOOD BUY!!!.
There's not much to say about this power extension but the price is good for me and the item works well as described. I use it to move the wireless router to the storage and the cable is flexible so that I can fix it to the wall with clips and move it from beneath the storage door.
I was thinking between the Rebel XT and 20d . I didn't like the plastic body of the Rebel XT. Also the XT size is like miniature SLR or a crossbred between point-n-shoot and SLR, it just didn't right in my hand. But, the 20D fits like the gloves in my hands. The 20d is a litle bigger than XT. It's metal is rock solid.I like to travel and take a lot of pictures of people. I thought if I have to take pictures, people will notice me of my shootings, I might as well carry the best camera that I could afford which is the 20d. I just bought mine about 3 weeks ago and I've been taking more than 3000 pictures. I use Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM len (Made in Japan len). The IS (Image Stabilization) feature of the len is a must. Most of the my pics are very sharp. I'm still playing around with this camera. Some of my pics are blurred because I used third party flash Metz Mecablitz 45 CL-4, and it did not synch correctly for right amount of flash needed. I shot mostly in automatic (P mode) TTL flash.Since I've spent a good amount of money on the camera already, I thought I might as well invest in a good flash. I just ordered through Amazon (which prices are very competitive to Beach or Adorama, B&H;) the Canon 580EX flash. I hope this flash will do the trick.To sum up, so far so good. Very happy with my Canon 20d. The battery that comes with is amazing! I took more than 1000 pictures before I realized I need to recharged, just in case. Also the full recharge of the battery takes less than 2 hours. I plan to get the Canon BGE2 Battery Grip and extra battery set. It's not that I really need it, but I just like the beefed-up look of this camera and made me look like a pro. I'm glad I picked this one over the Rebel XT--I don't think the XT would have the extension of the battery Grip like the 20D.One more thing. Amazon.com reviews influenced me to buy this camera. I'm very happy with prices and services which makes Amazon my one stop shopping and reading reviews on books and all electronic gadgets.
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. :)
I love these headphones, and I do tend to like Skullcandy(in my household we have 10 pair,at least). I love the 50mm drivers instead of the 40mm from the Ti (which is my other favorite pair). The only thing I don't love is the shorter cord (about 1/3 the length of the Ti). I know that some like shorter cords since there's less to get in your way if you don't need to be far from your sound source. But, I tend to appreciate the longer cord. Anyway, for the price, YOU CANNOT BEAT THESE. And, buying them here instead of FROM Skullcandy will save you a bit of money,too.
I ordered this camera for a trip to Russia. So far it's easy to use, takes great quality pictures and the only improvement is to order a large memory card (2gb)when you buy the camera. The card included with the camera is useless.
We purchased this for my son. Worst mistake ever. It lasted not even 3 months before it died. After researching online, I've seen many people have had them go bad soon after purchase. If you search online auctions (the most popular site) you'll find plenty of these listed that are being sold as not working. My advice is stay away from this. We're sorry we didn't.
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
I'm very satisfied with this purchase.I decided to buy this instead of the Ipod Shuffle because two things:- The screen where you can navigate the songs you have in the playlist.- You can replace the AAA by yourself.The battery life is very good and overall the product is great... I bought this to use it during my work out sessions, so if you intend to use it for this, I suggest you buy the armband too.Very easy to use, looks nice and the earphones are good enough (if you have small ears you might feel the included ones a little bit uncomfortable)... and the other "complaint" about the earphones is that the color doesn't really match with the rest of the iRiver (the iRiver is read and black, and the earphones are gray), but this doesn't affect my decision to give it 5 stars.
Plugged it in (in the USA) and 10 minutes later it was melting. I opened it up and the freaking transistor is resting on the plastic casing, the source of the melt. This is just poor craftsmanship and I'm sure the majority of these work great, but beware.
I purchased two of these to try to control moles that had invaded our neighborhood. At the time they were not running rampant in my yard. I have had the the two repellers installed for around a month. Since I have started using this product the moles have been attracted to them (as stated in the product guide). The only problem is they will not go away and keep coming back to my flower beds.Before spending money on this product, do your homework and research moles. They reportedly are more numerous when the ground is moist, which is what has happened this year. Traps and poisons can remedy the problem but they will still come back.This product did not work for me at all.
I did a lot of research on cameras and reading the negative reviews almost turned me off to this camera. But I took it on my cruise and used the rechargable 2500 nihm batteries and they lasted the whole week of the cruise. I was going to get the s1000 but when I when to a store to look at it i felt like I would easily drop it because I couldn't get a good grip on it. I like the shape of the camera because it provides a sturdy grip. I have had no problems so far with this camera and recommend it for people who are looking for a simple point and shoot camera.
I unhooked my previous D-Link product (which was so old they didn't support it anymore) and hooked up this one. After the bried installation process, everything worked perfectly. It seems to be considerably faster but it's somewhat difficult to quantify. My ROKU works perfectly w/o any hesitation and all my other nodes seem to operate well. I don't believe I see any further range but again, it's difficult to tell. So far so good; my son won't be able to try out the live gaming until he comes home from college. I'd expect this will be the most demanding application.
This is really a very good lens. And since it has a focusing motor built in it works fine with the D40. I also have a D300 and naturally it works great on it.No VR, but it is much cheaper than a Nikon. It is a great "walk around" lens that I normally keep on the D40.By the way: I got mine at Best Buy. I paid almost $100- more than if I had bought it from Amazon, and I also had to pay sales tax!
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 was a great product. It had a nice sturdy shell with a good looking outer casing.Well made and can really take abuse.
I saw many people rate this 4-5 stars. It's very misleading. This is certainly not a 5-star product. There's interference (scratchy noise in the back) unless you align the plug perfectly. The sound quality is average. I can perceive nothing special of the "base" that everyone keeps talking about.I guess an argument can be made for it being cheap. Even for the $5 (excluding shipping), though, I'd give this 2 stars, 3 at best.Summary: Not amazingly durable, sound quality is average at best, interference unless you align the plug perfectly. Bass seems overrated on these boards.
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 bought this so I could continue to use my PC while on Xbox Live. It was very easy to set up and it only took about 10 minutes to have up and running.
Function very well as described except the volumne is kind of low, I need to 'twist' or bend a little of the microphone in order to have lounder, clearer volumn on the other end. You also need to speak a bit lounder than usual. Otherwise, the receiving end will have a very weak, low voice volumn. The headset itself is very comfortable. Note: you need to purchase the amp adaptor to connect to a regular corded phone.
I had seen some good reviews and it was also recommended by a friend. I am truly amazed with the sound quality and even more pleased with the price.
I purchased two 60 GB units recently. I love the size and features of the new iPod but have been disappointed when I search online and find there are virtually no accessories yet available for the new models. (The 60 GB comes with a flimsy cloth case (no belt clip).) I also visited a local Apple store where they only had one case for my units. I had an older 40 GB model and grew accustomed to cases, iTrips, chargers, etc. Anyone have any ideas?
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!
This TV has many reasons why it is a great buy for the price.1. The picture is excellent and responds well to movies, games, and over-the-air TV.2. The casing is a nice shiny black and it is very small in terms of depth, easy to fit anywhere.3. Sound it great, just don't use the SRS because it makes the sound bad.4. There's a "game mode" which I think eliminates the video signal processing to avoid any fuzzying up of the picture (since the signal from the game console should be "perfect").5. The brightness of the screen is excellent (especially within the range of viewing angles) - easily visible in the daytime even with outside lighting from windows/lamps.6. Menu navigation is straightforward though a little sluggish/tedious when deleting/adding channels manually.7. With 1080p, this TV is well positioned to last for 10+ years.8. Over the air reception is excellent, and with the right antenna placed correctly, I am able to receive all the major networks in HDTV (i.e. cable quality w/o paying for cable).
The USB cable arrived much sooner than expected. Just plug it in and it works.
I have had this computer for about 2-3 weeks now and it is a great computer. The screen is big but not too big for my small kitchen office. The performance is great. I must use windows to log into the electronic medical record system at my office and I installed parallels and run XP professional without a hitch. XP is faster on this computer running on parallels than it is on my PC at the office!While XP is nice - I spend 95% of my time running Mac Apps - I love the lack of spyware and viruses - All the Mac Apps work great. The monitor is great for iPhoto! iTunes connects to my stereo via Airport Express, but the speakers in the iMac sound good too. This computer is so fast that running Apps under Rosetta, like Office 2004, it seems just as fast as my G4. I use the .Mac service for syncing my address book, bookmarks and important files to my powerbook and this works flawlessly.I installed eyeTV software and Miglia TVMini HD so that I could use this iMac as a small kitchen TV. This works OK. I had some difficultly getting the software to correctly identify my cable TV channels but now it works pretty good. Sometimes I like watching the news while cooking dinner or I have a small window open to a football game while I am getting some work done.Overall- I have been extreamly happy with this computer - It just works!
I had a Linkstation drive / print for years now and I was extremely satisfied. I have a PS3 and recently I was shopping for a DLNA server, I bought the 320 LiveStation and although the DLNA service works 'with tons of bugs though' there are a couple of deal breakers:1) The admin web interface is extremely slow, I have no clue why every click take over 10 seconds !2) If you enable DLNA or PCast which is the Primary Reason this whole 'Live' product line exist, the thing is Continously Reading or Writing from the LinkStation HardDrive, even if there are no clients connected to it !! This will basically kill your harddrive after a couple of weeks, or drive you nuts as it is very noisy. Its funny on their web site they acknowledge the problem and they suggest, you 'DISABLE' the feature if to resolve it; So what's the idea behind the whole Live Product line if it's faulty in the core of it's Media service implementation. I can't imagine that they suggested that, avoid and just get the plain file server edition.I'm definitely returning this drive!!!!!!!
These are great if you need a sticker in an unconventional size or shape. You print what you want or need to be a sticker and cut it out into the shape you desire. It is nice that these are repositionable (Just in case you don't get it in the right spot the first time.) I also thought the wall sticker idea another reviewer had was a great use of these.
Works well and easy to use. Reasonably priced. It would be nice if you could program in your favorite routes to avoid traffic.
Works great. I forget it is even there. I like that it turns off with the DVD player. No extra buttons to push.
I was happy with this camera when i first purchased it. Now Icould kick myself for spending ($) on a camera that only lasted 9 mos! Camera was terrific for the 9 mos that it worked. Now it will no longer load the pics into my PC. The camera is still under warranty (1 yr) but after seeing the nightmare that comes from HP support from other reviewers here on Amazon, Im not expecting that HP will honor their warranty and provide me with a camera that works properly. We will see. ...
So far,I am pleased with this product. There have been a couple of incidents when I am not sure it selected the best route. It chose the Interstate rather that a straight shot two lane. I am not sure which was the best route time wise . Any time you do not "obey" the suggested turns, the Jill voice says "recalculating" in a slightly exasperated tone, which I find amusing. Occasionally it will do an odd pronunciation also. It did not find a restaurant once, probably because it needs a new map update. All in all, it is easy to use and seems to be a good choice.
After reading all of the positive reviews on this baby, I wasn't at all hesitant to give it a try. I bought it to keep an appreciable amount of sweet tea hot over the course of an eight hour day, which it does surprisingly well.I do as the accompanying directions recommend, and fill it with hot tap water to preheat. I actually do this the night before, after I've rinsed it out from a day's use. It stays plenty hot overnight, until my wife fills it with hot tea for the day.The only negative manufacturing criticism I have is of a slightly sharp edge on the inside lip of the top cup. After drinking out of it for a couple of days, it started to abrade my upper lip. I suspect that this sharp-ish edge isn't flashing from the injection molding, per se, but just a really tight 90 degree corner. I imagine that this could be easily remedied with a little bit of rubbing with 600 grit wet sandpaper, but I opted instead to bring along a good-sized coffee mug to substitute.Its insulating properties are nearly miraculous, it looks good, and is built like a tank. I'd buy another, buy it for a gift I'd be proud to give, or otherwise recommend it to anyone without reservation.(For those of us who prefer to buy American-made products, be aware that this unit was made in China.)
This deepview eyepiece I have gotten alot of enjoyment out of, the wide field of view it provides and 2" diameter make it seem like you're looking through a much bigger/wider window into the universe than with a standard 1/25". There is a whole other aspect of astronomy involving wide field of view at lower magnifications which is truly enjoyable.This particular eyepiece is a useful low/medium magnification eyepiece in my opinion and is a very good introduction into 2" eyepieces to compare their performance to smaller 1.25" eyepieces. I do not own many 2" diameter eyepieces and do own a vast arsenal of 1.25" ones. In my current scope iOptron F12 mak it provides 51x which is a very versatile magnification. I used to have an 8" F5 reflector and through it provided 29x which was great for deep sky. For the price this is a real bargin if you want to try out a 2" eyepiece and see the difference. This particular eyepiece seems to be the right size for its function it is ergonomically appealing.I also have a 17mm 2" Teleview Nagler, which costs significantly more than this one. The Teleview is worth buying if astronomy becomes something of a passion for you. I probably wouldn't have sought out the teleview without having used this particular eyepiece as much as I have. I plan to acquire another 8" F5 reflecting assembly capable of utilizing 2" eyepieces as low power wide field deep sky astronomy is just as enjoyable as viewing planets.
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!
Same problem as others, I see. I can only use 4x. Product was advertised as 4x. When shipped, it's up to 8x and will not work in my machine. Buy elsewhere.
My wife wanted to tape a family event and I opted for this model. I never used one before but the set up and operation was easy. I have yet to read the manual from cover to cover but I was able to get up and running without it. The video came out nice in dim lighting.
I have used this drive for about a year. It's great for transfering files from a Mac to a PC. You get 120MB of usable memory. It did just fail me, but I sent it in for repairs and got it back in 5 days. It will take longer to transfer and delete a whole bunch of small files (like jpegs) than large files. Overall, I have found this a very useful device.
I do recommend this product! Never thought of getting a cordless mouse until I tried my friend's... no more messing with the cord (I was getting annoyed with how my mouse would roll of the desk from the weight of the cord). Plus, the ergonomic design is very comfortable and easier to use than my old EMachines mouse. Installation was a breeze. This is not a "necessity" item, but it is amazing how these little inventions make working at a computer more pleasant.
The eyemodule is a great idea, poorly executed. I had hoped to use it as a handy jpeg capture device for web applications, but even at the maximum file size of 187K, images are fuzzy and of little use.
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.
Purchased 3.5mm Stereo Coupler to hook-up speakers on a old small sony tv. This did the job in fine fashion. Clear as a bell, in large part due to this excellent coupler. These were good people to deal with.
I think for the money you spend on this I think its crap. The sound quality is horrible compared to the JVC gigatube stereo. iT may be a little bit more money but its worth it. Its not to much more money at all.The size is ridiculous to. Its way to big for crap. It does not need to be that massive. Philips is also not a great quality. I personally like JVC better.
i had a epson stylus cx5400 prior to purchasing this one and it was great until a year later when it just died on me. it wouldn't print out the right colors even though i had just installed new ink cartridges. just received my canon pixma mp600 yest afternoon and i am blown away by the results especially with color photos, but be careful selecting good photo paper is crucial, because it makes the biggest difference. dont use the kodak ultima paper it was not true to color i personally prefer the epson premium glossy photo paper. you gotta get this printer it is the best of the best out there for such a great price
You're supposed to be able to crimp these to the ends of your speaker wires. Trouble is, the metal is so brittle that it cracks during crimping, The wires won't hold and the whole thing falls apart. I bought 5 packs and had to throw them all away. Don't waste your money. Spend a few more bucks for the twist on banana plugs.
Been using this for 6 months now, no issues. I dont use it for headphones, I use it to switch from my computer monitor speakers to my home receiver in another room. Works like a charm, has held up well.
It's exactly as advertised.Nothing flashy, reasonably priced and works as well as some of the ridiculously more expensive cables.
I purchased this product a few months ago and have been extremely happy with it since. Everything works as advertised right out of the box. The only problems I have experienced are related to dropped connections by my ISP or DSL modem, not the actual router (although it appears some folks believe it is actually the router's fault, but in my case that has been the wrong assumption every time). The print server works flawlessly with my older laser printer and speeds between my workstation and laptop are excellent. I can use my laptop anywhere on my 1/4 acre property and 2000 sq. foot home and get at least a 'GOOD' connection which far away exceeds my DSL speeds anyway. Additionally, I found the help manual from D-Link was very good and easy to read. I highly recommend this product for anyone like me who is new to the wireless/home networking world.
The 60C and 60CS are, by themselves, pretty good GPS handhelds. Reception and battery life have improved much above those of the older generation of GPS units. The color screen, while not as brilliant as some sported by the latest PDAs, is a great advantage. It makes the uploadable maps much more useful and remains readable under practically all lighting conditions. The altimeter and compass are nice add-ons (especially the altitude tracking), but, in my opinion, dispensable. The unit seems pretty rugged and is waterproof.That said, there are some drawbacks that keep me from recommending it. The objections I have might not apply to everybody's "usage pattern", I myself am using GPS handhelds only in the outdoors (I own a dedicated car navigation system).Without any of the accessories, the practical value of the 60CS is only marginally higher than that of any entry level GPS. To make good use of it, one needs, first of all, uploadable maps - the included "base map" is all but useless. These maps are available from Garmin only. Unfortunately that leaves much of the world outside the USA uncovered, especially if one is looking for topographical maps. The upload of third-party maps is not possible - this is a significant drawback compared to many PDA-based GPS-solutions.Also, if one plans to use their GPS on a mountain bike, they should quickly forget about the 60C/60CS. The handlebar mount offered by Garmin is of a ridiculously poor design and cannot keep the GPS safe in place when travelling off-road (or even on bad roads). I am not the only one who has lost (or destroyed) their GPS because of relying too much on Garmin's "engineering quality".Finally, dealing with Garmin's support was a great disappointment. Garmin must be aware of the problems with the handlebar mount: Newer ones are shipping with an additional securing lace - a sorry attempt of a touch up: one cannot install the lace without covering either some keys or parts of the display (nor is it mentioned in the instructions how to install it correctly).So when I got in touch with Garmin after losing my GPS (which was clearly due to the poor design of the bicycle mount), I hoped that they would at least offer me a discount on a replacement unit. But after a brief advice to rather talk to my insurance, they have been simply ignoring my emails ever since.So overall, 4-5 stars would be appropriate if accessories and service lived up to the quality of the GPS unit itself, but the way it is: not recommended.For cycling use, given my recent experiences, I would rather recommend lower-end GPS units like the Garmin Geko or Magellan eXplorist series (Garmin's bicycle mount for the Gekos seems much more trustworthy). For hiking: If you plan to use it in the USA, Norway or Germany only (topographical maps are available for these regions), the 60CS is certainly a good, albeit pricey, choice. There are also some pretty good PDA-based GPS-solutions that I basically like better, but only some of the newest PDAs offer suitable screens and sufficient batterie life - and I am still waiting for that ruggedized "outdoor" PDA with built-in GPS...UPDATE: Somebody has pointed out to me that the packaging of Garmin bike mounts (at least in Germany) now has a big read sticker on it that reads (loosely translated): "Warning! For extreme use (e.g. road racing or mountain biking) additionaly secure unit using a string or cable binder! (...)". Funny for a unit that was advertised in mountain bike magazines and contrary to statements of Garmin's own support from only a few months ago. Well, that warning comes a tad late for me. By the way: Garmin's support has not yet responded to me - I don't expect they ever will.
This product arrived dead on arrival. I tried it in several outlets in several rooms with different computers but none worked. Due to the lengthy return policy, for the price I just discarded it. The made in China should have warned me as well as the price. Buyer beware.
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.
I would highly recommend this warranty service. Their customer service is impecible. When my TV stopped working, I panicked and called the TV repair company (before calling the warranty service center) and had the TV picked up for repair. Even though this wasn't normal protocol, the warranty service completely worked along with me and the TV repair company. They were wonderful! They followed up with the TV repair company and everything was taken care of! Highly recommended!
The keyboard sometimes misses, I believe because of signal interruption. This is a real hassle, It is nt from lack of keypad pressure on my part. I also agree that the extra buttons don't work and the software was no help. It really stinks.
For the price I will admit it almost sounded too good to be true but was NIB as promised and got here lighting fast.Two Thumbs Up!!!
I now have had 3 linksys routers that work transiently and then quit. There is effectively no honest tech support, only a group of foreigners who do nothing but stall and give you the run around. The warrentee is useless. I spent 8 hours with tech and got no result. They refuse to authorize a return and warrantee replacement. The products all died within 6 months. Do not buy a linksys product under any circumstances. Flush the money down the toilet. It will be more satisfying. MD, PH.D.
The cap fit my old Canon QL17GIII perfectly. Not much more to say about a lens cap, it just works.
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!
The other reviews here spell out the technical details for this product. No need to repeat. I've been using a Linksys Music Bridge for the last 5-6 years to push music (CDs, MP3s, streaming audio) from a PC to our home audio system. Nice device and it still works well. I wanted to convert the house PC over to Linux (Ubuntu) but could not find Linux drivers for the Linksys device. Started searching around for a replacement that would also work with Linux and settled on the Creative Labs Xmod system. I should note that I bought the Xmod on Ebay rather than Amazon: $40, brand new, never been used. Do your price research! Anyway, setup was pretty simple and I had it running off of a Windows PC and then a Linux PC in short order. Connecting the receiver to my home audio system was as simple as disconnecting the RCA jacks from the Linksys music bridge and connecting them to the Xmod, then adding power. Sound out of the speakers (one set inside, one set of Yamaha's on the patio) is better than with the Linksys. Nice product: simple, straight-forward, easy to use.
Like most people who bought this unit it works good to great at first. I was "lucky" enough that mine went bad in less than three months but instead of dealing with Customer Support I just returned it to Sam's Club. The first thing that went wrong was the unit would not power up. After fiddling with the power adapter I got the power to work but then the screen was black. Like another reviewer mentioned you could barely see the picture but it was there. For the money I didn't expect this unit to last forever but less than three months is bad.
This case looks professional and provided adequate protection from occasional spills from my shirt pocket. However the hinge broke within 6 months. If you purchase this over the Flexicase, consider reinforcing the hinge with clear packing tape.
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 charged this battery twice since October and it has lasted forever each time. I don't see any difference between this battery and the Canon battery. Definitely worth the money.
My husband and I went to Aruba on our honeymoon with our new digital camera. After shopping around for approximately a month, we decided to buy the HP7760 mainly because of the 1.8&quot; LCD screen - no computer necessary.The guy at Best Buy told me I needed a USB cable, which is true, but it is not necessary unless you are printing from your computer. He tried to sell me a $30 one; I went to Walmart the next day and got one on clearance for $12.The printing is absolutely wonderful! The colors and hues are so rich, it looks like you are there in person. The blue sky is as blue on the picture as it was in person! Same with all the other colors! I have not run into any problems with little stars or black lines appearing on my pictures, and since I installed it about two hours ago, I have printed more than 50 4x6 prints using the HP Premium Photo Plus glossy paper. The prints are instantly smudge-proof, but take longer time to dry if you want to put them in an album (especially the ones with the dark colors). I feel the quality is equal to that os lab processed prints. I took a picture of the sunset one day and the oranges and reds just jump off the picture at you.I also haven't had any problems with any paper jams or &quot;ink failed error&quot; as some other reviewers have complained. The tray can only hold 20 4x6 cards at a time, so don't overload it and you'll be fine.I also liked that it came with two ink cartridges, one color and one photo. After 50-something pictures, the cartridges are still going strong. I also bought a black cartridge and color cartridge (a combo pack at Best Buy for its sale price of $39.74, regularly $53) and a gray photo ink cartridge along with a second photo cartridge. In addition I bought the HP plus glossy and matte paper (haven't used the matte yet)One word of advice (and it tells you this in the manual): When you place the paper in the 4x6 tray, make sure the side you're printing on is down and the perforated edge is toward you. I made the mistake of putting the paper in backward and had a couple prints come out with a white stripe on the end where the perforated edge should have been.This printer is great for the price and ease of use! No complaints whatsoever!
it is good!! i would buy again if i didn't need many of them but i would probably buy the larger count. it is good!! it is good!! it is good!!
The unit works fine but the cheap china plastic cover does not snap in to hold the batteries in place. I have to use duct tape.
Upon receipt of this single speaker Boston Acoustic's Receptor radio, i was truly impressed with how rich the sound was, from low to (very high) volumes.Other reviewers have noted it may be slightly Bass-heavy, but to my ears, the balance is just right.The Bass is prominent enough, but it enhances the already pristine sound with a warmness, many other radios lack.In comparison to my original, stereo Bose, i found the Boston Acoustics model to sound slightly better.There is just a quality to this unit that makes it unlike other high-end radios.The reception was fantastic, as well.The unit seemed to easily tune in some of the more obscure stations in my area, like various college ones.The size is another advantage over something like a Bose.You can place it on a bookshelf or desk, and it never gets in the way.Despite it's meager size, it is solidly built.I deffinitely would recommend this brand, and this radio, in particular!
This is a steal!! Works great and is very easy to use. You're able to record a program on VHS and watch a DVD at the same time. I bought one and ended up buying two more. I would recommend this unit to anyone. Everything in video/audio is changing so quickly at the moment....if you need a combo unit, don't spend any more $ than this! One minor complaint. There isn't a time/channel/counter display on the front of the unit. Oh well, I got over it!
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.
I have been a radio buff and collector for many years and I have a large collection of radios. Dollar for dollar pound for pound this is one of the best buys out there . It is compact and great for travel or listening in bed . It has and excellent tuner on all bands . It has a suprisingly excellent sound from the built in speaker . It has full SW coverage with a 1kh tuning increment which is essential for serious DXers . It is functionally laid out well . Really couldn't ask for more in a light weight compact multi-band . It far out performs the Sony SW35 and 40 and the Grundig YB300 and 400 which is in the same price range . Also , Radio Shack carried this radio under their name ( RS DX-399 ) and has recently held clearance sales where this little gem was selling at a great discount . If you see it buy it , its a must do!
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.
I've been buying D-link routers for years because they are very reliable. Sometimes I've had a little trouble with the setup, but with this DIR-655, I put in the disc, and it was quick and easy to get access all over the house--with password security. When putting in the wizard CD, I thought, pull up a chair, this will take a while, get the PDF manual ready, but in about 15 minutes, I was up and surfing! Nice! Didn't even need the manual. I have it in a closet downstairs. Upstairs receives a "Good" signal through a lot of walls. That's the way these things should work. Several laptops at one time can surf around with no problems. I don't mind the bright blue blinking lights because it's in a closet. When I open the closet door, it kind of looks like a high-tech command center. I can see this becoming an issue for others.
Good and nice looking. Simple skin. Fits a bit loose but it does its job and protects the remote from getting nasty fingerprints and hand residue on it.
I would definitely recommend this product!! Especially if you are using for travel.. it is really compact, nice looking and battery last for a long time!! Charging doesn't take that long either..
D-Link 655 is very easy to set up using the CD it came with, just a caution at the end for this router. The Item works great. I have had a D-Link 612 for many years, maybe about 6 years. It has performed well until all these wireless items started coming out, like printers, Blueray players, Laptops, and Desk top computers. Maybe in the future the refrigerator will be connected. I know Thermostats and lighting might be connected or to run the whole home to access the items from outside the home. With all the extras, my D-Link 615 started to overload and shut down and had to be reset with unplugging the power. They dont last forever. The one thing they should put in the instructions, which security encryption for specific operating systems. DO NOT USE WPA encription for Windows XP, use WEP. That was the only problem I had setting D-Link 655 router up. I highly recommend a D-LINK 655. I dont know much about newer ones with duel frequency, the only option I would love to have had was guest sign in capabilities. I didnt need the other. I give family and friends my code to get into the network anyhow. D-Link is a trustworthy company, I read many reviews from D-Link, Link SyS (Cisco), and Netgear, seems people have trouble setting up and maybe they are not experienced enough, or too experienced and get into items they shouldnt have. I am almost a novice and it was easy. Dont beleve most of the bad reviews.
Salad shooter: It was exactly what I wanted, it makes my dinner parties so much easier and much praise when my trays are displayed
Assembly took about 15 minutes to complete despite instructional pics being the size of a postage stamp. Distant images during daylight were nice. The telescope itself would rate 5 stars to me due to it's clear images and great price. The attached finder's scope is ridiculous, but I solved that problem by replacing it.
The color look different from the pictures but the sound is perfect. It is a good product and worth the price.
Okay, that's four words. But three types of paper.Unless you print psychedelic computer art, avoid the premium glossy as there's a lot of &quot;bronzing&quot; - the gloss black ink dries flat and stands out at angles compared to the glossy color inks. While this looks nice in some instances (computer art and especially fireworks photography), it detracts in others. Premium luster, premium semigloss, and matte do not exhibit this problem at all and yield SPECTACULAR prints that'll last as long as real photo-developed prints and dyesub printouts, if not longer (according to Epson's and 3rd party tests, using Epson paper and Epson inks - don't use generic ink because it's not the same and it'd likely ruin the printer too.)What else can be said? It's slow, but given the depth and detailed resolution, it's not going to be fast. It's well worth the wait.
Display:The COLOR has no-light/dim/bright, as does the PLATINUM. But the COLOR it is only usable with bright lights in daylight and dim during nighttime, with no lights you don't see anything. The Platinum w/o light has still an acceptable display and runs for about 8 hrs, the COLOR on bright runs slightly over 4 hrs (1.850 mAh).Functionality:The colored display is very helpful together with Topo Send. You can easily distinguish between different graphics by the color; like arroyos and dirt-roads, specially marked arreas and lakes, etc.What is missing on the COLOR compared to the PLATINUM is the baro, thermo and the build in electronic compass (not gps dependent). I thermo and baro I found fun to play around with but never really found a serious application. The compass needs constant alignment and is often considerably off. For all those applications there is way better stuff out there.The COLOR has the better software wich might be due to the fact that I downloaded the latest software to it (v. 5.12). After v. 5.xx there is supposed to be a street navigation function to it, which I haven't found yet- maybe only works with MapStreets.Durability:As I pointed out in my earlier review on the PLATINUM this unit is extremely rugged and highly reliable in the field. I figure so will be the COLOR.Deficiencies:The backtrack function is higly deficient. When you wanna walk back you have to hit every single point this function created on the way back. Often you don't do that because you do a shortcut. Neither one of those units does allow you to bypass one single point and from now it desperatly points back to the one point you might have missed by a couple of feets.Map-Download:has certain limitations which are discussed in some other reviews on this side. Even with the latest software I was only able to download 3 regions to one map, but 4 maps alltogether with a total of 120mb over my PDA (Card-Reader might be even better) by doing the following:1. Without connecting your Meridian to a PC, begin the map Upload process (click Regions; then Upload to GPS).2. When the map data conversion process is done, MapSend will display a message that it cannot find your GPS receiver to perform the download.3. Stop the process here by selecting "Cancel".4. Using Windows Explorer, go to Program Files/Magellan/MapSend/Export and locate the file called "maps.img".5. Copy this file to the SD card using USB card reader. Do not create any folders within the SD card where you place this file. Your Meridian will always looks at the top, or "Root" level within the card.6. Rename the file "XXXXXX.img" - Example (SO California.img).7. Remove the card and place it in your Meridian. You can use your Meridian as you would normally from here. (If you have at least software version 3.12 loaded on your Meridian, you will be able to select a map image to use from the Card Utilities menu - Press MENU to find Card Utilities)Verdict:I do recommend both units, but do personally prefer the COLOR for its more consise display even considering the extra functions on the PLATINUM. Because of certain flaws in the software I give both a 4 out of 5.
I was not sure if I wanted a gps, but when I purchased my Garmin 340 I was very pleased. I have had it about two months and am very pleased with the operation, even though it tried to take me down a closed road and through a gate of a restricted housing development. I put it on speed instead of shortest distance and now it works like a charm
Overall this is a great camera. It's a little overwhelming since I'm an amateur photographer and new to DSLR's. It's a good idea to spend some time reading the manual and fully understanding all the camera's capabilities & settings. The camera takes wonderful pictures. The only downside is the camera's tendency to underexpose pictures & make them a little dark. I have found you must have a good flash like the SB-600 (or SB-800) to truly make this camera great.
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.
Looking at all the reviews, it would seem like this is a very unreliable TV. However, after 1.5 years of HEAVY usage, I have never ever had any problems with it.I would like to make a couple of suggestions to people using this TV.- When powering off the TV, DO NOT TURN THE MAINS OFF. The bulb uses a fan to cool off. If you turn the mains off, while the bulb has not cooled, you will shorten the bulb life VERY SIGNIFICANTLY. This is a known issue with all LCD projection TVs, maybe its more severe with this particular TV.- After turning the TV off, do not turn it back on immediately. Wait till the red blinking light stops blinking.Other than that, maybe I am just plain lucky.
This monster is just horrible. It makes so much noise for each and every page it prints out, it is simply awful. And don't be in a hurry, because it is constantly initializing and calibrating itself at any given moment, and will not let you proceed. It does not interface well with my computer either.It makes such a ruckus grinding and chugging all day, I expect it to spit out a loaf of bread or a pound of ground meat at some point. I would Never reccommend this unit to anyone.
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.
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.
I bought this walkman and didn't expect such a great performance from such a cheap walkman. Great sound, slim as an audio cassette. If you're looking for a great deal, this is it!
The Sony KDL-40XBR2 40" Bravia 1080p LCD HDTV is beautiful. There is no assembly; it comes straight out of the box and Amazon did an excellent job delivering the tv with care. Amazon's delivery notification was really great and accurate as the tv arrived in accordance with their schedule. Amazon provided free shipping, which is a huge saving because the TV is quite heavy for its thin shape. You definitely need two people to help get it out of the box and onto the tv stand.Do not confuse this tv with the more recent HDTV that Sony released, which are dark in color and plain. This KDL-40XBR2 model is platinum bright with a glass fixture that frames it as if the TV is a painting itself. This TV goes with any furniture you have in the home and will make you feel like you have plenty of class. It brightens the room, especially with the platinum and glass tv stand (by Bell'O) that I also bought from Amazon for 50" TVs. You do need to get a 50" stand for this HDTV because it's much bigger than the 40" you think it is supposed to be--the screen is 40" diagnally, but the actual size of the whole TV is 44" wide, 28.25" high, 10.5" deep for the base stand (if you plan on putting it on a table or TV stand).Now comes the technology... the resolution is amazing when you're watching HD channels or DVD movies; and the sound is nice and loud--you can even set it to surround sound with just the speakers from the TV. Be aware though that the TV's default color hues are a bit off, but you can fix it by doing a "customize" color, which you'll need to take some time to adjust. For example, you should find a DVD movie with a night sky (such as New York's skyline), pause it, then "customize" the color until the night sky is actually night/dark and not purplish dark. Having buildings in the picture can also help you make adjustments to make sure that red is actually red and not dark pink. If the complaints about "cloudiness" with its black color is the issue of the default color hues, then those people making the complaints are just too lazy to adjust/customize the colors. It takes about 15 minutes to correct, and a DVD of a movie that has a night sky (ex. The Contract).Another issue that you should be aware of is that analog channels don't look so good because the TV's natural perfection picks up the imperfection of the analog TV shows. Analog shows tend to be a bit pixelated, but that's understandable because analog shows look better on analog TV and not HDTV. However, keep in mind that the government plans to do away with analog channels in February 2009. By then, all channels will be delivered via HD or high definition frequencies, which this 1080p HDTV will be perfect for your viewing pleasure.By the way, DVD movies that are not HD-DVD look a bit on this TV like the slightly pixelated movies you see in the movie theatres. This is fine if you want to feel the full theatre effect, but if you want HD clarity in the movie, you'll need to attach an HD-DVD or Blue-Ray DVD player with the purchase of the respective DVDs.The back of this TV does provide enough jacks and connection nodes for a normal person. However, if you're into connecting every possible thing to a TV, then you'll be a little disappointed by its limited output jacks--only one set for Audio. As per input jacks there are two for each type of connection: Component, HDMI, Blue Ray and RCA (one additional set on the side of the TV--useful for XBox). It also has one S video jack, an RGB jack and audio jack for your computer. It has one cable antenna and one VHF/UHF antenna connections.The great thing about this HDTV is that you have four size formats to choose from when watching a show or movie. The TV screen is letter-box, so if you want to watch analog TV shows in its natural size, you select "Normal" and you'll see a 32" TV screen embedded in your 40" TV. If you are watching an HD TV show and you want the full experience, select "Full" size. If you want to watch a letter-box movie that was made for your analog TV, then select "Zoom" and your 32" letter-box will fill up the full 40" screen. If you want to watch a regular movie that was made naturally for the wide-screen, select "Wide-Zoom" and the movie will fill up the entire screen and you'll feel like you're watching a movie in a small theatre (your living room).Anyway, I pretty much explained everything that I wanted to know when I bought the TV, but had no one who could provide the information. For example, I needed to know the exact measurements, so that I knew how big of a space I needed for the TV. I wanted to know if it requires an additional home theatre sound system to boost the sound as some TVs have really low sound at its maximum level. This HDTV has a pretty good sound system of its own. I needed to know if I can connect all my periferals to the TV, and for the most part I could--just that almost every connection has to be an input to the TV. I also wanted to know if the screens adjusted to the different size formats of movies and shows, and of course this HDTV can adjust to all of them.I hope you'll have the privilege of owning this model as it seems that less and less retailers are carrying it. I don't know why Sony would discontinue its production when it is such a beautiful TV. Maybe Sony is afraid that people won't buy the other Sony models if they keep manufacturing this one. Enjoy.
This antenna is everything I hoped for! I have a new TV and am already watching the digital channels.
Not as strong as the original battery and the alarm seems to go on more than with the original battery.
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.
Pro - These sound great. The price-point is hard to beat.Con - The fitting did not work for me initially. There is only one point of pivot for the speaker on each ear. These replaced a very old pair of headphones of the same price level that were shorting out. The design of the old pair had two points of swivel in the speaker over each ear creating a more comfortable fit. I imagine the over-the-head band part on these phones has a metal core as I was able to bend it to it fit better. Before bending, I could really feel the thicker band over the head (compared to the skinny band of my old set).Summary - I'm happy after bending to fit.
I ordered two of these to free up outlets on my UPS that had transformers plugged into it. It seems to be a good quality extension cord, and it says made in China. But it is not one foot in length. When it said 1 foot, I was thinking the actual cord was 1 foot long(from plug to plug). It is not! The actual cord length, not measuring the plugs, is exactly nine inches long. Other than that, it serves its purpose.
I was skeptical about getting an FM transmitter after reading many many opinions and reviews about transmitters in general, not just this model. But I have not been let down yet. The sound is crystal clear, no static, no interference. Have tried it in more than 3 different vehicles, no problems at all. Very happy.
It is compact and convenient to use, powerful as compared with those tiny flash drive. But there are products can carry up to 60 GB in same size. This 6.4 GB is way too behind. Not worth at all. You can find similar HD case for less than $30, and can add on Hard drive of any size up to 60 GB by yourself. easy and flexible. My recommendation is at least 30 GB.
What can I say.. It's a cord, short and it works. The Mfg nailed it. It showed up in a sealed, silver anti-static package.. It may have a dual core processor chip in it? :) Would purchase again.
Great deal! This product was in excellent condition, and a great deal at $50 cheaper than the stores!
My mother sent me this book to belittle a choice I've made. I read the cover summary, took the quiz, and decided to read the book. It was a lighthearted, yet supportive book for me - a woman who says what she means, means what she says, and gets ALL KINDS of drama for it... I know that my mother expected it to get a rise out me that generated negative energy, but NOPE!!!This was a good little read.
This is truly one of the best GPS units I have ever seen. Garmin makes the best GPS units, better than Magellan and all the others.
Seriously, this is a great wireless lavalier. I borrowed the Azden WMS-PRO from my college and used it for about a week. I have used more expensive brands and models that sound great, but for the price the Azden can't be beat! I will probably end up buying this one, but have been looking around for the best price on a different Azden model. I'm on a tight budget, so I will probably just go for the Azden WLX-PRO or the WMS-PRO. Azden makes great mics for the price.
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 cannot tell you how pleased and surprised I was with how quickly this item arrived! I used it the same night and it created great curls that lasted even without hairspray which is rare for my fine hair. The ends were very hot and burned my fingertips a little but you just have to be smart when holding any HOT rollers.
this worked well with our analog phones. Make sure you purchase the power supply which is sold seperately!
I've had this TV for over a year. Money can't buy happiness, but rarely has it come this close for relatively little. Other reviewers point out the inconvenience with selecting inputs. That is correct; I expect new designs to do better. However, unless you are constantly jumping from one input to another, that is a minor issue. HD cable, my (cheap) Sony DVD player, and input from my computer all look fantastic.Also, other reviewers suggest avoiding cheap HDMI cables, wanting you to spend at least $75. Digital does not need overpriced cables (you can buy a very decent computer video card for $75, and it is a lot more complicated than some wire and connectors). My several dollar cable has worked perfectly.It still works fine in 2013. I'll consider LG again when we need a new TV. We've upgraded the Bluray player a couple times, now with Panasonic. Streaming video from Amazon and Netflix is working well.
I bought these for use out in my garage, with an onkyo receiver,.excellent,. very good value.very very good, you cant go wrong, under 50 bucks,.
i have a 30gb ipod. It is kind of expensive but i got mine for 90$ with the student discont because my brothers in college(we bought a mac). At first i had my issues, like the battery lasted and hour with music and it wouldnt let me put videos on it. I brought it back to the apple store and they didn't do much, later we found out we had to talk to a mac genious to exchange it, so we did. With my new one i have had no problems. I think that everyone should get an ipod not an mp3 player. Some mp3's are OK but theres a certain thing about the ipod that makes it the best. In my opinion there is two things neccesary for your ipod, 1 a case i bought the incase leather sleeve and it's been alright, the clck wheel protector slow it down. My guidlines for a case are to not scratch it, and to have a clear plastic screen protecor. Some people like click wheeel protectors but i dont thats your call. 2 the wall charger, it makes it so much easier to be able to charge it on an outlet, i think it should be included. Overall the iPod 30gb is great a must but for shoppers!
TWO times have I lost precious information while using the cute colored disks!! I recommend not buying these disks and going with perhaps 3M.And thank you Memorex for wasting my time and money!
My order was delivered on schedule and the memory card has performed as advertised. I will order from ShopTronics again.
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!
I am extremely pleased with this little device. It works very well. Easy to use. No malfunctions.
Update: 08/15/08I figured out that the prblm is not with the battery but my camera Z712, which is very demanding in its consumption. These batteries work well and hold the charge for a good amnt of time when used in other devices. The charging is swift and has a light indicator to show full charge.I have bought the stock batteries for my camera and using these Sony NiMH on other devices.Lesson here: Be sure what your needs are, b4 u venture to buy something, check wther the ratings and capacity match your deviceOld review:I bought this pack for my Kodak Z712 - though the camera recommends a stock Lithium battery(like KLIC-800), i bought these as these are multi purpose (Kodak said that NiMH shud also be good enough). BUT... they dont last long at all... i was on a vacation to Canada and I had a really bad experience... they dont last even for 30 shots... i carried the spare 2 but they wud last for 30 shots only...i was fed up! i was going to the CN tower and Niagara with family and this is the time one wudnt want the batteries to trouble u. I had to buy a 4pack single charge Lithium batteries for 15$ (i bought the 4pack sonyNiMH with charger for 20$).BUT...I am not sure whether its my fault. the first time initial charge that they say shud be be done for 8hrs (or whatever)... i did not do that...i was very excited on getting my camera and wanted to try it immediately.. so i charged the sony only for 1 hr and used it and drained it... wud this be the cause ??? (then why the hell they dont charge it b4 they sell ???)
This is a MUST HAVE Product for your Ipod. Forget the $29.95 A/C adapter from Apple for which you still need a dock cable. This kit has everything you will need to keep your Ipod charged wherever you may be. It comes with an Ipod dock cable and a mini-usb cable that connects other electronics to your computer(such as a Sony PSP) also. I am very please with this product and you can't beat the price.
im currently in iraq . i got these glasses yesterday and im already looking to upgrade to the 1 GB version. the lenses are shatter resistant. and the quality is suprisingly clear and loud for sutch a small device.
Works very well for the price, hasn't shorted out, and works as well as a $100.00 headset i had for a while.
I purchased these over a year ago for work, and WOW was I impressed. I swear by them now! Bear in mind these are mainly intended for professional use and the goal of them is to accurately reflect the mix, not make it "sound good".At this price point, you are simply not going to get more bang for the buck. If you're on a limited budget, I highly recommend spending $300 on these over 1k on actual studio monitors. No, it's not the same, but you can make professional mixes on them. For most of us, it's more important these days to make sure mixes sound good on headphones anyways.The closed design blocks out a lot of unwanted sound making them ideal for sub-par mixing environments or live DJ work. The bass response is AMAZING for headphones. The volume on the low frequencies isn't obscenely boosted - again this is a professional tool. So if you want to work effectively with bass in your mixes, these puppies will please you. To give a small idea, I can hear 10 hz tones clearly on them.These are built for long periods of use and are very comfortable to me as far as closed designs go. There is definitely less listening fatigue from them than other headphones I have worn, and it's great to know that I can push the volume a little bit without hurting my precious ears. All in all, I would say it is the single most valuable and versatile piece of hardware I own for my production work.I really wish I could post a link to a song I wrote and produced on these babies, just so you could all hear how clean and crisp you can mix on these. But I think that's against the review guidelines, so my word will have to do. And I say these headphones are AWESOME!
I like this mouse. I had no problems installing the software and the overall feel of the product is good. It is not the best mouse I have ever used, and the receiver needs to be close to the mouse, but otherwise it is a good buy. I recommend this product to someone who is looking to go wireless and is not a hardcore gamer or ready to spend close to $100 for a top of the line laser/wireless mouse.
Cartridge will not align, tried several times, same message, finally gave up. Had to buy another from local store. Did not expect timis will not work.
This was the biggest waste of money. The stock antenna worked better. Lesson learned.
The keys are very sticky. Can't stike fast. Very bad typing feeling.
I just got my case today. I'm an avid Mac user and try and take care of my Mac products. The fit is perfect! It took all of 30 seconds to snap on. It came with a lent free cloth to wipe down my macbook pro and the inside of the protective case. I would highly recommend this product to anyone, especially if you travel a lot or if you're rougher on your macbook pro.
I've had this model of watch since the 1980s! I have had several of them throughout the years and I depend on it every single day for the time, date, chronograph and the best part of all, the 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 timer. When I first started wearing this watch I could easily see the numbers along the top for the timer. This watch has become such a part of me over the years and now that I am quite a bit older and maybe can't read the tiny timer numbers like I once could, it doesn't matter since I can operate the timer so easily without even looking at it. It's second nature! The one I am wearing now is about five years old and the watch band needed to be replaced today. I couldn't bear to be without it for even a day, so I went right out got a new band for it. I work at a railroad and I rely heavily on this watch! The watch is a nice size and is very easy to read. I have rather small wrists and it is just perfect and very comfortable. I am purchasing two more of these watches today because I want to make sure I have enough of them to last me for the rest of my days. I will put them away just in case this one ever stops working. So if you are like me and are very time conscious and can't bear to be without a watch at all times, I must say that this one is the most useful watch I have ever had the pleasure of wearing by far! And you sure can't beat the price either!! I'd give it a MILLION stars if I could! : )
This is a great product. I just love it. I bought mine on the 14th Nov and have been playing with it. I was able to load the software without any problem and the Zune software on the device is really cool. In my opinion its at par with iPod if not better.The big screen really does make a difference. But small thing like the ability to personalize it with one's own pic is really good. I have a pic on mine which I had taken with my new Nikon D70 and now my Zune screams that it belongs to me. The FM radio is a good bonus.I think it's a really good start and things are only going to get better.Rohit
These headphones sounds great and get loud enough to drown out all the other noise at the gym which is the main reason I got them. They stay in position weather running or lifting weights. On top of that they are not invasive of the ear canal so your ears don't get sore or hurt after having them on for a long period of time. Great product! I highly recommend them for working out what ever type of work out you do.
I could have gotten another wireless system for less money, but chose to go with Apple's, and I'm so pleased with the decision. The set up instructions were user friendly and in less than 20 minutes I was up and running.
I use this for work with Printers and its a great piece of hardware that is compact. It is a bit pricey but still I recommend it. Just wish it was cheaper.
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.
Let me start by saying that Lois McMaster Bujold is one of my favorite authors. Her Vorkosigan series is head and shoulders above most SF being written today.Curse of Chalion is the first book of a loosely connected fantasy series. I don't want to reinvent the wheel, so read the reviews of the book.For the audiobook, Blackstone has done the usual fine production j0b. The reader, Lloyd James, does a superb job of deferentiating between the characters, and gives each their own voice and personality. I never had to think about who was speaking.I love listening to a book I'm familiar with. I'd like to read reviews from someone who has not read the book.If you like intelligent, thought provoking, beautifully written prose, well developed characters, and a cracking good fantasy story, BUY THIS BOOK ;-)
JVC headphones are really nice. I have a black pair for my other mp3 player. They're super comfortable, I even sleep with them in sometimes.
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've been using this headset for 2 years now, and it's been without a doubt a top notch headset. The quality of the material it's made from is very good, and lasts a long time unlike some other headsets which break down after a year or two of wear and tear. I use this headset for my online radio show called "Tha Jackals Head" and another show I produce, and co host called "Outtasite Radio" both can be heard on www.psn-radio.com and I've told all the hosts on our station to get this headset, and so far just about 40% of the hosts on the station own this headset, and everyone has given me nothing but glowing reviews on the headset.For the price folks you will be hard pressed to find a better headset then this one.
Having owned one of these magnificent machines 2.5 years ago I can say that this is by far the best of the best for PowerPC. This thing literally flies through everything I throw at it! The great news to those who own older liquid cooled G5's, most of the Quads use a much better, and more reliable liquid cooling system which will prolong the machine for years to come(Do computers last that long? - some say, yes). If you are looking for a fine, secondary machine which will take care of most of your everyday tasks, even heavy ones this IS the one to get. With four processors(2 physical processors and 2 cores each), this machine cuts through even the simplest of apps. With Apple leaving PowerPC behind, there are still 1000's of smaller, minor developers developing for the PowerPC; it was simply not given the chance to grow. IBM's processors are not a failure, it was Apple's failure in not realizing the serious potential of the 970MP, the PPC G5 inside the dual core and quad core Power Mac G5. The only problem I have with the Quad compared to my 2010 mac pro is the noise level, but Apple offers three levels of processor controls with which you can control the speed of your processors, thereby silencing the fans even at the heaviest load.I personally own 4, yes.. FOUR PowerPC macs and one Intel Mac Pro.. at the end of the day I love using my PowerPC because it feels like a real mac to me, while my Intel mac feels like a PC. For those with some likening towards PowerPC, you won't be disappointed at the sheer performance this one can do. If you already own an Intel Mac, do yourself a favor and pick up a second hand Power Mac G5 Quad - You'd be glad you did!Macs I own are in order from most used to least used:Power Mac G5 QuadPowerBook G4 Hi-res 1.672010 Mac Pro 6-corePowerBook G4 Pismo.Despite what Adobe, Apple, and Mozilla say, the PowerPC still has plenty of life left in it. There are still 1000's of useful apps out there and don't forget the older versions of ilife, iwork etc.. - all work on PowerPC. So, if you aren't looking for the latest and greatest, this machine IS the one to consider for all your nostalgic needs, and also your everyday "light" needs, though the heavy power of 4 processors will amaze you with even the dirtiest and toughest apps out there.
I use these to hang all the power adapters off a power strip. Instead of wasting space with a bunch of power strips, you can get one power strip with 8 outlets on it and you'll have the room for 32 power adapters! This cable is thick and the plugs are very tight and good quality
I have to say for me that this is NEARLY the perfect watch. I really needed a watch with a barometer and a compass (lots of sailing, hiking, etc). I purchased the Tt model (significantly less than list price with warranty) and while the watch is still a bit large, it is extremely light and looks very good.Positives:1. I love the compass and 4-day barometric log for sailing.2. I like the band, even though it's not really metal. For me, it is more comfortable than all metal bands and better for my use (in the ocean nearly every day). Although it is difficult for me to get it on and off because the clasp does not seperate.3. Did I mention looks and finish, I especially like the black face. While some find it hard to read, I think it looks great.4. Lighter than most similar style watches, I barely notice I am wearing it.5. Temperature (remove from wrist), barometer, and compass all have proved very accurate and useful (I have not even tried testing the altimeter, though I am skeptical of its accuracy)Negatives:1. Alarm, what alarm. This is the only thing that kept me from giving the watch 5 stars. If this is important to you, simply don't buy this watch, wait for something better. The alarm is inaudible from more than 12 inches in a quite room, forget about hearing it while sailing in 20 knots of wind.2. The band clasp should seperate to allow easier removal. Also, if you have big hands and a relatively small wrist, then you will just have to get another band for it. Plus, the band is not that big to start with. I'm only 6 ft tall with normal size hands and I only had to remove a few links for fitting. So if you are a big person, again a different band is the only option.I really like this watch overall, and can personally live with the shortcomings. It's finally nice to see a feature rich watch with great looks and, while still a little large for me, a manageable size. I don't think you can really compare it to other models (G-Shock, etc.) because they simply don't offer all these functions in one unit, and looks are a world apart. Basically, this watch is a good alarm away from being perfect for me.
I've used ours for a few years and it works well. It does take a few hours to charge up to 4 batteries. My daughter has one of those 15 minute chargers and it costs twice as much so its really up to your preference as to how fast do you need those batteries charged.I just bought a second charger by another maker and I was shocked to discover it takes 11 to 15 hours to charge 4 batteries. I don't mine 3 or 4 but 11 to 15 kind of makes it difficult to travel with.I would suggest if the package does not say how long it takes to charge, more than likely its a long time and they don't want you to know that. I would avoid it.The Sony travels nicely and plugs into 110.
Basically, you can't usually expect much from "cheapie" little Sony speakers like this, but even after reading the large number of good reviews, I was completely and pleasantly surprised at the full sound these little guys put out.I use them in locations where I am doing casual listening, and they put out plenty of decent sound, even with plenty of bottom end for such a small pair. Not audiophile, but if you want to get into a pair of MUCH-MORE-THAN-ADEQUATE speakers for a little money, these guys will do very nicely. Would also do nicely as rears in a surround setup.
Hard to find product. Most IDE cables have 3 connectors. But I only connect one drive to each cable. The unused connector just gets in the way and looks messy. These cables solved the problem.
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.
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.
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.
Absolutely the best and most expensive case i've ever owned,however it's was worth the price.Pros: Very stylish, All aluminum, cold to touch like one giant heatsink. Very roomy and the removable MB tray makes instalation a breeze. Comes with 3 fans. One in the back and three in the front, very quiet.If you can aford it and you want a classy case, get it.con: No PS.
I researched many portable dvd players and this one came up best for the money. But since I got it after the rebate time ended, I didn't get the free car adapter and now I find it is quite expensive, $99! (which is why I give it the 4 stars)Otherwise, the picture is very sharp and lots of features offered. It also shows my Jpeg digital pictures! I am very happy with this panasonic product!
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.
This is a great printer. It was incredibly easy to setup.Within 15 mins of getting it out of the box I was holding my first print.The quality of the print was very good (greens were a little weak). I used epson's glossy photo-paper. To my eye there was little difference to canon's paper. The fact that you don't have to turn on your PC to print out your snaps is a real plus. Also the ability to hook-up to your camera, PDA, Cell Phone or just plug in the CF or SD card is a great feature, particualrly as I prefer to use Linux and no driver is available yet.Good value, with a nicely thought-out easy to use feature set.
The Pentax 43mm f1.9 is just right for me. I bought it because I used to own a 50mm f1.4 that never felt wide enough and after that I owned a 35mm f2.8 that always felt too wide. For an everyday walk around lens this lens is just right for me. Using this lens with my Pentax K-5 is a joy.
I have been using the G5 mouse for about a week now. I originally purchased it to replace my old standard Dell mouse which I found too light and less responsive than I like. The first thing that struck me about the G5 was, under your hand, a pleasing blend of textured surfaces. The top is a smoother matte like finish, and the sides a rougher grip texture. It is just the right blend of smooth without being sticky or slick. It also feels very solid under your hand and with continuous use.Under Vista 64, there were no installation problems, all USB plug and play, no "plug and pray"(!). After plug and play, the recommended software installation was problem free, and once installed allows complete customization of the mouse.I like the ability to customize DPI settings for three levels. Access to these levels is available instantaneously on the mouse with up/down buttons on the top of the mouse. These buttons are not intrusive and the likelihood of pressing them by mistake is nil. The advantage of this feature is that in the middle of a game you can change the responsive speed of the mouse, finding your sweet spot for whatever you may be doing.The scroll wheel works fine, but I wish it were less clunky feeling. I prefer a smooth feel to scrolling.For gaming, I find this mouse more responsive than my prior Dell mouse that came standard with my computer. For the wired G5 mouse, I have not noticed any accuracy or lag issues which I did notice on my prior wired Dell mouse. I have always preferred wired mice, especially for playing games, and the G5 is making me realize there are differences that matter in low end standard mice vs. gaming mice.The added feature of being able to adjust the weight of the mouse is genius. It seems like a gimmick at first....I did not know I would have any particular preference, but after a relatively light feeling Dell mouse, and trying a couple of different added weight configurations, I am finding I prefer a heavier mouse. This added weight helps me keep the mouse down on the pad during gaming rather than letting it lift during faster combat actions. For me, mouse lift causes movement errors that screw up my game play.Overall, the Logitech G5 is a high quality mouse and recommended. Note that the price here on Amazon is about as low as you will find...qualifying for Super Saver shipping making it even more attractive to value shoppers.
Good for cleaning off dust and minor blemishes. Won't clean a real dirty lens, not enough moisture even with breath. Nice to have when out shooting but for a heavily smudged lens wont get the job done. If you keep this with you and use frequently you probably won't need anything else.
This drive is excellent for storing MP3s, photos, word processing documents, or anything you would conceivably want to store. What is more, this device will operate on the 2.4 Linux kernel found in such distributions as Lycoris Desktop LX!While the package states this device is supported in only MacOS and Windows, it does in fact read AND write in the Linux environment!
I bought the Sony DVP-330 ON OCTOBER 27/99, This is my first DVD Player, and what a great one it is. I bought the Toshiba 2190 and the Sony DVP-330 to see which one was the best. Sony has the best audio and the best crystal clear picture not to mention fast loading and chapter searching. Sony 330 is also quiet running and the remote is universal for your T.V. and sterio reciever of any brand including yourself...the buyer. The Toshiba took Three times as long to load and the picture was Super VHS quality not Digital like the Sony. The Toshiba's audio seemed filtered and the remote was seriously dated, small and cheap. I had no audio lag or lip sync problems from my Sony 330, mine was made in Japan which was also a plus. The Sony 330 is a great buy i openly recomend it. Toshiba was really pushed by sales staff but they receive more commision on Toshiba so they push it more. Toshiba's only plus is zoom and color stream(component video out). Zoom was fun but hardly useful and color stream is over rated. ***** FIVE STARS BABY! IT'S A SONY. Toshiba was boxed back.
Got it for a treatment room in an acupuncture clinic so patients have some music to listen to. Has an easy interface with a repeat feature that works fine. Nice small footprint doesn't take up too much space on the shelf. Sound quality is appropriate for a cheap little boom box. Not audiophile quality but hey- for $30 you get what you pay for. Worked fine out of the box. Seems like a good deal.
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.
This charger works great! It charges the included four 2700mah batteries without any problems. I use this charger and batteries with my digitial camera (Olympus SP-510) and am very satisfied with the performance.
These jewel cases have performed well for me. The cost per unit is very good and I would recommend them for bulk use.
I looked at all of the GPS's out there under $500, and this was hands down the best. If your looking for a true GPS unit minus all the unnecessary features like MP3 playback and bluetooth - this is it. This is a great, super easy-to-use, GPS unit that gets you where you need to go. It speaks the street names (which is unusual at this price point) and works great. My only observation is that it's about 50ft off from where I really am - but it may be a calibration thing I need to figure out... either way, it's great.
When I would plug it in, it would light up but the LCD screen was just blank. I tried every radio station and it didn't transmit to anything.
I bought this as a gift for a friend with only an old tape deck, he says his CDs come over crystal clear. Very pleased with it. Hasn't mentioned any problems with it automatically trying to change sides.
These speakers produce very good sound.[...].Yes you can buy speakers ,that are smaller with more accurate sound,but for those wanting big sound in a large room,these just might be right for you.These speakers are quite tall but are fairly slim in width. You will need a lot of clean power,but the payoff is the speakers are very open dynamic and a little bright.I recommend you use a receiver or seperate power amplifiers,that have a more subdued ,or netural sound ,to give a more musical presentation..I intend to use a pair in my basement.I highly recommend these speakers and i rate them 5 stars...I thank you. Stewart L.
We ordered this to replace an inexpensive VCR that was being moved to an extra room. The combo and value first attracted us, as did other reviews on previous models. Set-up was simple, instructions are good enough that two non-techies can follow them. The remote isn't any more confusing/complicated than others - an industry-wide standard is the only thing that will solve this. Everything works fine so far - we've had the unit only a week. There was some confusion with shipping because of the back order status, but Amazon was great to work with and provided a most satisfactory resolution to the problem. Definitely a recommended product and source for purchasing the item.
This switch is the perfect product for those without a reciever. I use it with computer speakers for surround sound. Especially the remote control, it is a major plus.
The reason I am giving only 3 stars is...refer the neagtive factors I have listed below....if you don't want that feature...this is a 5 star product for you then.+ Good quality+ easy to use+ reliable+ handling- Converting the mini DV to CD (The process is very very slow and the converted DVD/Cd format takes tons of your hard drive space (like 10 GB for 1 hr of video)- Problem is you will have to convert the video to DVD or CD if you want to store it for lets say several years...like you home video....DV media is not safe to store for say couple of years...it will attract fungus and dust very quickly....and converting the video to DVD/CD format is a pain in the a$$.
I was very happy with the 2-port plug outlet that I received. It was "brand new" in the sealed plastic package and I received it very quikly. I will buy from them again. The company that made this hub set cost at around $35.00 but, I got it brand new for about a $1.25 plus shipping thru Amazon.
I bought this cable to use with my HD cable box and it worked perfectly. Don't be fooled by the high end HDMI cables, this one works just fine. I'm experienced with electronics and computers and this cable really does the job well. The normal person will most likely not be able to tell the difference in picture quality between this cable and a high end one. Great product!
I was not told about a fairly large dent against the earphone socket- the earphones still worked, but I would have liked to be aware of a dent in such an important place instead of being told that there were simply "dents."
Very simple to set up and use. My fiance can even use this remote and she is not at all savy when it comes to home electronics. The set-up interface was very self explanitory. This remote even works with my Olevia TV (most universals do not). If i really had to come up with a complaint for this remote I would say that it is a bit sensitive when it comes to aiming it at your equipment. I have found that I must keep the remoted pointed directly at the device (TV, Receiver, etc.) in order for it to work properly. This may seem like common sense however my other Harmony (880) is not nearly as sensitive. Overall I think this is an excellent remote and an incredible value.
This is a great all-in-one printer, copier and scanner. Ink is very reasonable. Would recommend to a friend.
Just received these speakers and am very unhappy! Cannot get the signal to work from the unit to the speakers. I will be sending them back immediately, they appear to be plastic garbage!
this product didnnt owrk on my computer, i ended up reselling, at a 10% loss, & then the next buyer also had a problem with it
This case it not terrible, but I really would not recommend it. The black design is really boring after a while, and the leather starts to look a bit odd if you just keep it in your bag. The way it flips up can tend to be a bit odd, seeing as it is partially inhibited by the headphone jack.However, if you are just looking for something that will get the job done and is inexpensive, it will function. This product holds the Zune rather securely, and won't allow to buttons to be pressed while closed. Also, it snaps shut pretty tight. However, be careful because a bit of the top near the corners and the botton corners are exposed to everyday wear and tear. Overall, if you want crude protection without an ounce of flare, this is your product.
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.
I got the wrong cartridge by mail, but promptly replaced by the correct one, even twin pack for the price of one. Just took some time, I'm glad I had the other printer for that time. WIll do business again.
++++ 10x zoom and light weight were real sellers. Great for hiking, animals, portraits, macro. Amazing to take pics, download, crop or lighten if needed, and pop out prints size desired in minutes. Save $ and aggrevation on film developing. Don't need to feel restricted about picture-taking--easy to delete.---- Slow! If you wanted to take a pic of your dog running, you'll get a pic of his butt! Between time clicked and shutter goes off, dog has turned away. $ saved on developing will be spent on better paper and ink cartridges. You'll need 2 sets rechargeable batteries and 2 memory cards. Each frame you save needs named, ie: rose1, rose2. Had a lot of trouble getting computer to recognize and had to call tech line; was told a way that wasn't in manual. But I'm way past that now. Several instructions in manual were incomplete.I'm a pretty heavy 35mm/telephoto photographer and this is my 1st digital. I do love it, but I still need 35mm for good action shots.
I bought the Creative Zen to listen to my study materials and audio books. So far I love it. I do not listen to music too much, but when I do it is easy to use and sounds great.
Flaky is the best one word description of this router. From settings that don't stay set, to OUTBOUND connections that stop working after a day or two of uptime, I had nothing but problems with these routers.I had bought them for point to point VPN to connect two offices. They brought us to our knees and were pulled within two weeks. Desktops connected directly to the switch ports would lose the physical ethernet link, causing all kinds of problems. Outbound FTP was usually the first sign of an impending meltdown. Then I could count on outbound VoIP to stop working. The VPN would go down then too.Calls to Linksys support were worthless. They requested that I configure some ridiculous port mapping to fix the FTP problem, after which I was to reboot of course. I said, yeah it always works after I reboot, can't we do a state dump to see why it stops working after a few days?Linksys said they would send a replacement, to which I responded, no thanks, two identical routers are doing the exact same thing. They countered with letting me RMA the devices, but I never received the RMA's.Stay away from these until the firmware has been fully debugged and confirmed stable by some other users.
This all in one printer has every feature I will ever need. It is fast and produces excellent copies, and scans. Because the price is so reasonable, one would not expect it to be such an excellent printer. The reputation of Lexmark guarantees me, as a customer, that whatever I order, it will be of excellent quality. Orders are expidited very, very quickly and I know they have everything I need for my printer. This is an outstanding company, so I knew the printer I ordered would be a superior product. I love me printer.
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.
I have tried 3-4 "universal" remotes from Sony, RCA, Phillips. Each of those cost &lt;$50 and you get what you pay for. You'd still have to do everything seperately - turn on TV, select input, turn on DirecTV. Now with Activities on the Harmony 550, the TV is turned on and the currect input is selected and the DirecTV receiver comes on with one button. I watch local channels with the Toshiba ATSC tuner and I hated switching back and forth from DirecTV and the TV tuner - now it is one push of the button! With the old remotes, I had no trouble pushing 4-5 buttons, but imagine explaining to a 70 year old how to do it? Now my dad and father-in-law all can use my system with no problems - no more 10 minute tutorials on HDTV and inputs etc. System - Toshiba 32" LCD HDTV, Sony DVD/VCR combo, Kenwood Receiver, Samsung DirecTV HD Tuner, iPOD universal Dock, XM Roady XT with home kit. The Apple OSX software was fine - I downloaded it from the logitech website and then it updates automatically. Finally a product that works as advertised.
Don't buy this garbage. Like another reviewer, I had the screen lock in the full down position. I heard a snap sound and it would not go back up. I did NOT pull too hard.It was in the down position for about two days and then the screen literally fell out of the mechanism!!!! The screen is duck taped to the roller. I found the piece that broke was a cheap piece of plastic inside the roller that holds the spring.VERY CHEAP
These headphones do a good job of reducing ambient noise as in an airplane or a train ride. Certainly they do not cancel out as much as a pair of Bose but the price is also a tenth. I use these to mow the lawn and on airplane rides and it is amazing how loud everything sounds when I take them off or turn the switch to off. When in airplanes, I can barely wait for the signal to allow the passengers to use electronics so that I can turn mine out and enjoy peace.I have used Bose sets before that I have borrowed and although they do a better job, the price is exorbitant; hardly worth the money. The one item that I wish Phillips had done on this design was to have the cord be removable from the headphones like the Bose does. Most times, I use the headphones without any music input and I dislike having to mind the cord that is plugged to nothing.+ Easy to use+ Inexpensive+ Fold-able, light+ Comfortable+ Has its own bag+ One battery lasts at least 20 hrs+ Decent noise reduction+ Good music reproduction
Really solid product. Fits tight, works great with lens filters and adapters. Awesome product. Works well with the S5IS!Great price, thanks!
Dumbfounded by the deluge of digicams? Spending more time obsessing on which digicam to buy, more than you did buying your house? Like the fact the users seem to fall in love with this little wonder but are put off by the fact it's only a 2 megapixel camera? Don't worry about the megapixels. The Lumix FZ1/FZ2 is rightfully developing quite a cult following with consumers, photography enthusiasts, and even professional photographers (read "FZ-1: A Pro-Level Digital Point & Shoot" by Frank Van Ripper from the Washington Post available on-line at CameraWorks.com) If you can live without more megapixels, this compact camera has so much to offer. 2MP is more than you need for PC viewing, e-mail, and the web. It can and does provide sufficient resolution to make excellent photo-quality prints up to 5X7, and supposedly makes nice enlargements up to 8X10.This is a compact, responsive, point and shoot camera with a robust feature set - including a capable burst mode (great for sports action shots and not found on cameras in this class), and true TTL framing via an EVF. There's enough to this camera to satiate the enthusiast - night portrait, portrait, panning, "normal" mode etc., and also has a fully automated mode if you want to let the camera do all the work, and just "focus" (pardon the pun) on composition. But what sets this digicam apart is the big zoom fixed Leica lens. It really is a word-class piece of glass with remarkable specs, especially considering its size. Combine this remarkable lens with an effective image stabilization system, and you have a "different animal" all together. This is a unique versitile and fun digicam that has so much more than others in its price range. Its limitations (weak pop-up flash, EVF cuts out in low light, noise above ISO 200, etc) are really more attributable to its class ($300 point and shoot) than the camera. However, it is capable of producing remarkable images, and once you start shooting with its high quality lens with an IS system, you'll never want a camera doesn't have them. Plus, it is an excellent value. If you don't do a lot of enlargements or cropping in a photo editor, I would recommend the FZ1 in a heartbeat over any other camera, regardless of the number of megapixels, in its price range, and most cameras that cost two or three times as much.Now a word about megapixels. A megapixel is 1 million pixels (they're the little squares that make up the image...). So, this camera produces images that are 1600 pixels wide by 1200 pixels high. 1600X1200 = approx 2 million, hence 2 megapixels. Since going digital, I find that I view 90%-95% on my PC/laptop monitor. It's convenient, and priting them all would cost a small fortune, since now that I can snap away with wreckless abandon since film (for me) is a thing of the past. (I still use a lab to print. I would rather "borrow" the lab's $200,000 printer than own a $300 dollar consumer photo printer, plus it costs much less per print when you factor in the cost of the printer ink...) Okay, so my laptop's highest 32 bit resolution setting is 1024X768, the resolution of the FZ1 (1600X1200) exceeds that. Point is that since I view most of my pictures on a PC now, I gain NOTHING from a higher resolution camera with more megapixels in most circumstances. The 5% to 10% of pictures I print, I usually print at standard 6X4. Anything over 200 pixels per inch (ppi) is considered "photo quality" for printing, 150 ppi is considered "acceptable". As you get beyond 250 ppi on a print, the differences in resolution from a normal viewing distance are virtually invisible to the naked eye. IMO, I would fail a blind test, probably, if asked to guess the resolution of a picture between the 200 and 250 ppi range. 1600 (pixels)/6(inches) = 267 ppi, exceeding 250 ppi in length on a 6X4 (Note: technically, this formula isn't entirely accurate but is close enough for government work, and serves better as a quick illustration...). A 5X7 is 228 ppi, and an 8X10 is 160 ppi. Hence, this camera produces "photo-quality" images up to 5X7 and "acceptable" resolution up to 8X10. Most photo editors worth their disk space, like Photoshop, can resample images using bicubic interpolation to add pixels and boost resolution for the (very) occasional larger print. A very good product for this is Qimage, a free trial is available, and it's quite inexpensive to purchase. A hot shoe would have been nice but my understanding is that a "digital slave flash", which are quite reasonably priced, like the Vivitar AF200, work very well when you need a big flash.Now consider, not a "scientific survey" but 3 or 4 folks I know own 3 to 5 megapixel cameras. (The 5 megapixel guy has a 10X optical zoom camera, made by one of the usual suspects, that cost 2X as much as the FZ1, but he doesn't even attempt zooming out beyond 5X without blurring the image, since his camera doesn't have IS). None of them kept their cameras on the highest setting thereby "using" all the megapixels. Why? Because the larger image files cut the amount of pictures they can store on their flash cards in half, their camera annoyingly "locks up" for a couple seconds while it writes a larger image file (often very frustrating), and they really can't notice a difference in quality on their prints, and they view most of their pictures on their PC. Let's say you have a 6 megapixel camera that had a cheap lens that introduced all sorts of distortion and a processing engine that rendered inaccurate colors. What would you get? A crappy picture with distortion and inaccurate colors rendered in all their ugly glory in high resolution. The FZ1 has the "best" lens on the market, and an excellent, innovative processing engine that provides "enough" but not "extraneous" megapixels to provide photoquality resolution for 99% of "real world" viewing formats. I believe that camera companies are exploiting the conspicuous consumption factor of camera consumers who wear their camera around their neck like jewelery. (The "name" + many megapixels = "the guy" equivalent of a pearl necklace to wear on a night out). It is therefore a great way for the camera co's to (finally) introduce planned obsolence into their offerings, dispensing with the days when folks held on to their cameras for decades until they finally died. I'm glad at least one manufacturer withdrew from the "great megapixel wars" and offered an excellent product based around real user needs and the true advantages of the full range of available technology - like IS and its processing engine, and did so at a very reasonable cost, instead of being just another combatant exploiting one aspect - "the megapixel", and the conspicuous consumption factor.Get the picture?
Not much I can really say....I mean it's an ethernet cable that works just as it's supposed to. Sometimes Belkin can be a few $ higher than others but the quality is always great! Need an ethernet cable??? Try this one :-)
I own 3 of these units, and they cause me nothing but trouble.2 are plugged in at my home computer and 1 is at my office for my laptop. They run fine for hours or minutes, and then unexpectedly stop working.. they drives becomes inaccessible until you turn the unit off and then on again.The two at home have started to corrupt data because of this problem.
We saw this unit a few years ago in the store, and thought it would be a nice replacement for our aging mini stereo. This year we got it, and relegated the old unit to the kids. What a mistake.First, you have to note that this unit isn't really wafer thin. It comes with a cinderblock sized subwoofer. That was the only functioning part of the system.This system was clearly engineered on the cheap. The CD door slides up, and ours drooped noticeably to the side. The volume button wouldn't turn the sound down. The plug from the subwoofer to the main CD case (which provides power to the latter) doesn't fit well or easily. Ultimately, we returned this unit to the manufacturer. We're now researching similar models by Philips, Nakamichi, Sherwood, and Denon. The key word for this style of thin system is "shelf stereo."
This bag was recommended to me by a friend who really liked it and I have come to the same conclusion. It is flexible and real easy to adjust. I really liked the pockets for the memory cards.
I bought one of these refurbished from the online Apple store. Mine is a 2gb version. If you are looking for an mp3 player get this classic li'l iPod Nano! You can load music, photos podcasts, and more! The iPod Nano is easy to hold and it is made of aluminum casing! Totally cool! Holds up to 500 songs! Get it now!
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
- 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!
I have been on the phone with Linksy, then Apple, and then Linksys again for 1 1/2 hours to no avail. This product is not made to work smoothly with Apple computers and I would urge you not to buy it. It is not worth the trouble. Linksys customer support is polite, but they have a policy of not offering troubleshooting for apple computers, which I think is ridiculous.
This product is missing the clear paper input. It also has a broken right side and the front toner cover has a broken arm. The printer was also very dirty.
Plasma dims with use, DLP needs a new $400 bulb after 2000 hours, LCD doesn't do motion well and can develop stuck pixels, so tube seems best, especially for darker darks and lighter whites. This Philips 30 inch HDTV widescreen tube seems absolutley perfect. Looked at darker Sony sets and brighter Samsung and picked Philips for the beautiful image on the screen. From 6 feet away or even closer, there are no visible scan lines, just a perfectly dazling beautiful image. I've worked on this HDTV purchase for what seems like 35 years and I'm very happy with this Philips HDTV. It's overwhelming.Specs talk of 1051i resolution with no mention of 720p which confused me, but turned out to be no problem.Specs talk of "Eye Fidelity" feature which does not seem to be on any onscreen menu or switch on the back. The 34 inch sat next to it at BEST BUY but didn't look anywhere near as good particulary with motion, which confused me, since I couldn't find Eye Fidelity as a user control item. The 34 inch may have been stuck on progressive and the 30 inch stuck on interlaced - but I never found any controls.Five stars if I could just figure out if the $130 DVI-HDMI cable helped. Component cables with RCA connectors seemed to work just fine, although channel changing seems faster with the non-compressed HDMI connection. My Samsung SIR-T351 tuner will pump out 1080i on either DVI or component outputs, but does the Philips accept 1080i on component inputs is the question. Wish I had some sort of test video, that told me whether I was watching 1080i or 720p. The screen is so enormously impressive, it overwhelms.Occasionaly sold for $750 on sale, and worth twice that much, particularly for the viewing angle. Projection TVs looked like the old laptop computers when we all asked "is it on?".My old indoor small plastic Jensen TV-920 settop amplified antennae works perfectly for 16 over-the-air digital channels in Tucson, except the audio is interupted occasionally when an individual stands between the transmission towers and the antennae. Video no problem. Digital audio not as steady. Total confusion asking questions in the stores.
Lots of static, poor quality audio reproduction; Giving this item a 1 star rating is a real stretch...
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
I've been using this lens virtually every day since received. Great lens, great value for my Nikon digital SLR.
This was exactly what I needed! It takes up very little space. It looks great with mac stuff. And its made of a really high quality metal.I'm so glad I got it!
This printer works very well. It prints fast and I like the manual feed tray. I also like that it can be hooked up to a USB port and doesn't take up much desk space. Some users have complained about curling paper, but it straightens out quickly after printing.
Was looking for a Firewall/Router to our AT&amp;TBI cable connection and to network up our house. Most of my colleagues leaned towards Linksys (and were pleased) but since I wanted to mount this one on a &quot;cross-connect&quot; panel in the basement, I was not too keen on Linksys' plastic casing and form factor (works probably OK on a desk though). Needed something more industrial and slim.Bought the RT314 in June of 2001 and it has been running like a champ ever since. It even provided me connection after @home kicked out AT&amp;T when everyone with Linksys had to reconfigure theirs. My only comment today is that I should really have bought a RT318 instead since the additonal four ports would have elimated the need for separate switch/hub (which I am now shopping for). It's tiring to run down to the basement and move jumper cables around...
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.
I've had this Camera for over 8 years and it's still fab. everything about is still working great, It fell a million times ad nothing has happened to it. Picture quality is perfect, I have never used another camera that takes better pictures and videos than this camera. I've tried replacing this camera so many times and everything else got messed up and it's still going. I felt the need to give a review on this camera since it's made me happy for so many years, i just love it. Battery life is excellent even after so many years sometimes I don't have to charge the battery for a week, the most I charge it for is every 2 days that's a just in case. Features are quite awesome and it very easy to use. I'd recommend this camera to anyone who needs a long lasting camera, something that u can have for many years without replacing it because It will always work just like the first day you bought it....Con: Instead the camera stop working it's the charger that does, so now I'm searching for a replacement charger which I've notice is hard to find.
My wife has used a salad shooter for many years. Our first one was rechargable, battery operated. Finally the battery would not take a chargeand like all electronic appliances, the battery replacement was not available. They did not even manufacture the rechargable anymore.We purchased the new one and picked the professional model because of thereviews that it was more powerful. Our old model would not shred cheese and this one does a great job. She is very pleased with it and hopes to get many years of service. (No battery to worry about)
After reading reviews of various LCD HDTVs, my main concern was how well the set would display standard definition content, which still constitutes the majority of what is available on cable. Reviews of Sonys seemed to indicate they did a better job of displaying 480i signals, and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by how good standard def looks on this set...comparable or better than the tube set it's replacing. Digital channels look great, too, and of course the high def channels are fantastic. DVDs from a progressive scan player also look great.A few points to consider when shopping for a set like this:1. Don't get one that's too big for the viewing distance. Use 3 times the diagonal size as a guide. I sit about 10 feet away from the screen, so the 40 inch set is ideal. There is a big difference watching this TV from 4 ft. away vs. 10 ft. Sit too close (or with too big a screen) and you'll see all the grain and imperfections in a 480i signal, and even the pixel shimmer on a high def signal. Sit farther away, and the image looks much, much better.2. Standard def in 4:3 looks better that way than trying to zoom it out to fill the wide screen. By doing so, you introduce distortion to the picture and also enlarge the 480i signal, which reduces the quality. This set has a black border, so watching a 4:3 image with the black bars on the right and left is not distracting.3. Not all high def content is provided in 16:9 format, and the quality of the signal may vary. Some high def stations look better than others.4. This set has backlight control that allows you to turn down the backlight brightness. This helps to improve black levels quite a bit.5. Don't spend $80-$100 on an HDMI cable. I ordered one from Amazon for around $15 bucks and it works just fine. Digital signals are not as subject to noise and interference like an analog signal, so no need for an overpriced cable.This TV is pretty easy to set up. The menus are fairly easy to navigate. You can tailor your settings for each input. You can have up to 8 different inputs, and the TV allows you to label each one and also to skip any that are unused. The remote is basic and doesn't allow you to control any other devices, but on the plus side, is simple to operate.The delivery service by EGL (Eagle) was fine, and their delivery estimate was accurate. They contacted me by phone when the TV arrived to schedule a time for delivery. They arrived on time, unpacked the set, placed it on the stand, and removed the packaging. The delivery guy also helped me move my other set. The one minor problem I had was with the tracking number. Apparently, the number had been used previously a couple of years ago, so the tracking on the Amazon site was incorrect. I had to go to EGL's web site and enter it as a reference number in their tracking query in order for my order to show up.
This little flash does a great job with even exposures for a Nikon D-40. Aiming the light up and bouncing it off even 17 foot ceilings will allow for nice soft lighting.
The small plastic grips that hold this eyecup in place break easily. I have had two of them break, and then the eyecup slips off very easily. Canon needs to replace the plastic grips with metal or make the plastic thicker. I recommend you seek an alternative to this product, though I have not yet found one.
I picked out these speakers for Christmas.Its great for traveling.My favorite feature is that the speakers fold up.the only thing wrong about the speaker is when you turn the speakers up it's not as clear but you can just turn up your volume up ipod more and its sound is perfect.this compared to apple speakers is pretty much simalar so just buy it before it goes out of stock.
I purchased the Domke 701 Waxwear bag for use with my newly acquired Olympus PEN E-P1 camera kit, and I have to say this is a perfect match.The waxwear finish is a great new addition to the Domke line it looks as good as it functions and it's built as good as any bag on the planet. I hope that Domke takes note of the demand for these bags and starts producing all their bags with the new waxwear finish.
I bought this bag intentionally for my Pentax SLR, instead of a video cam, and am very satisfied! Room for the body, two lenses and several filters along with half a dozen rolls of film and a few odds and ends.
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.
I bought this memory to pair it with an ultra super evga 680i mobo,to my dismay the memory didnt work with this motherboard, i had to buy a cheap ghetto memory to run this motherboard up,updated bios, did all the stuff that its said in the evga forum, and nope, nada, niente, nothing did not work with the dominators, its very said to buy this ultra sophisticated motherboard to simply get problems, incompatibilities, BSODs, bugs, bugs and more bugs, Nvidia and Evga had the buyers beta testing their crap mobo, what a shame, wont buy a nvida motherboard again!
Can not beat this product for the price. Sound is clear and crisp. Would recommend this product for others in the hunt for ipod speakers.
This is a great product especially for the price. I recommend this to you if you are looking for a good sound and only have small space on your desk for the speakers. The sub-woofer can go on the ground or wherever.
The mouse performs all of the tasks that it is designed to perform and I really like the Setpoint software which allows you to program the buttons and even change the direction of the axis for the trackball.
I've had mine for 6 months. It just failed (broken wire, can no longer hear anything). From the number of reviews that have indicated the same problem, I think you should expect this within a month or a few months. I contacted the seller, Good As New Electronics, who sent me two curt emails making me feel small for asking for some sort of satisfaction.
Ok. You all know the jist of this new ipod: it plays music, videos, and displays pictures all done in full color with style! The other reviewers on this page certainly have a knack for telling you the rundown of what this mp3 player can do. I have myself owned 3 ipods (including this one) in the last 7 months. Why? We'll get to that in a second.Anyway, if you were thinking about getting an mp3 player but you dont want to buy this one becausea) ill never fill the damn thing!b) its just too expensive andc) everyone's got one and I dont want to look like everyone elsewell i have a few reasons why you should. To counter my last statements chronologically:1) you need room for expansion and your ever-changing tastes not to mention the "leave me by the side of the road" trends of technology. In other words, you cant predict the future.2) dont be cheap. seriously, good technology (like this) comes at a price and you may spend less for another player but you certainly WILL get less. To summarize, just open a bank account and save! its what they're for. And finally3) Come on! you know as well as I thats a stupid reason not to get one of these. Give me an excuse that "the sound quality is just not good enough" or "ill never use it" and Ill accept that. Dont say you dont want to get it just to fight the undertow of popular culture. In short, there's a reason why everyone's got one of these just like there's a reason everyone's got a honda; it just flat does what its supposed to.Now, some of you might not like some of what I'm about to say next. Thats fine. Keep in mind that this is my opinion and you know as well as I if you were thinking about getting one of these (or not) you will do what you want no matter how many bad or good things I say about it.Now that that's out of the way, on to my review.To summarize bluntly, this is the best ipod ever made in every single way including sound quality. You may have liked your old ipod but by god this one is like comparing a ford escort to a lexus ls430; its just better and beefier in every single way.Well, I have to say that the photo aspect of the video is just like a regular ol' photo. It displays pictures. whoopty doo. unless your a major photophile, this aspect probably wont intersest you enough to buy it just for this feature.The video aspect is certainly a refreshing and sort of strange addition to this new device. I say its strange because if you think about it, by definition an mp3 player is designed to play music and only music. The addition of video turns this device into something else which doesnt really have a name yet. Maybe we can call it "multimedia device" for now and leave it at that. The screen is really still too small for this sort of feature, even considering this is the largest ipod screen ever. The screen is plenty crisp by the way and displays videos nicely.For music this is probably the best mp3 ever made up til now: It's got plenty of room, its small (but not too small), the sound quality is superb and is free from distortion in the high frequencies (which is why I abandoned my old ipod photo 60GB. the distortion is inherent in all photo ipods), and its compatible with most computers out there.Now that Ive basically turned the ipod into the holy grail, its not without flaws.The video aspect is great but unfortunately if you want to watch videos in good quality, you must watch it in "widscreen" which further reduces the viewing area. You can turn off the widescreen but it severely cuts off the sides of the picture and degrades quality. Annoying, but this feature can be fixed with future updates and a standardization of resolution for videos played on the ipod. And also, the battery life for watching videos really just bites. You get 2-3 hours. Part of this has to do with the huge size of some videos and also the fact that the backlight stays on when watching videos. Again, some standardizing will help this. In addition, you can watch ANY video on your ipod, but you must convert it to a format that the player can understand. You can do this with quicktime pro, but it takes FOREVER. I'm sure there are other ways to do it which dont cost any money, but i have QTP so I didnt look into this.Music is played back with refreshing clarity and crispness that has been lacking in all ipods up to this point. Even if you arent an audiophile, you will hear the difference. Unfortunately, with these new ipods, apple has decided that everyone has usb 2.0 on their computers and has abandoned firewire. Most people who buy ipods are windows users, but I'm a mac user and the lack of firewire basically kills this purchase for me. Most people wont care, but for those who do, be warned.Finally, to explain why this is my 3rd ipod purchase: crappy sound quality, and I dont mean from compression artifacts. All and I mean all photo ipods have a distortion which can be heard on music which is abundant in high frequencies and has plenty of audio "space," like a piano solo. Check out my review of the 60 GB ipod to get more details. Fortunately, the video does not have this problem.So, there you have it. This is a great player in every way. All the flaws that the player has with playing video can be fixed with a software update which will come once more people have the player. The battery life is VERY good with the exception of playing videos, and the SQ for music is the best of any mp3 player Ive ever heard. Once more standardization comes along, we will all be watching episodes of "smallville" on the metro ride to work. I give this player 4 and 1/2 stars for the lack of firewire because that is an important feature which I think should have been included.
First this is a great card for action digital photography... I'm using this with a Canon 30d and love it, but...I am writing this review to possibly save would be buyers from an issue I had here on Amazon.I purchased a "new" Sandisk Extreme IV 4gb card from one of the other sellers here on Amazon, trying to save about 15 bucks instead of just buying it new from Amazon.Well, it turned out the card I received had all the packaging, labeling, and markings, and appeared in every outward way to be a Sandisk 4gb Extreme IV, but it was actually a 512mb card manufactured overseas and NOT by Sandisk. Unfortunately for me, because I didn't buy it from Amazon I was out my purchase price.While most sellers are probably honestly selling a new or a used card, I was conned by a very motivated scam artist, so be careful who you buy this card from. Like I said, my card was advertised as being "new" and it looked EXACTLY like the real thing, but it definitely was NOT genuine.
Good Value, Meeting all my expectations. Extra storage container was not expected, however this also provides great value. Great price for this 2GM Memory Card
Normally, I would have picked up this receiver at a local component store, but Vanns price on Amazon was much less. I've never purchased anything from Vanns but they are an authorized Yamaha dealer and they have solid customer reviews across the board. I can see why. The receiver arrived in two days and there was no shipping charge. Admittedly, I am in Oregon and Vanns is in Montana, but it's still impressive. The receiver is my second Yamaha home theater receiver with more power and features than my earlier one. Sounds great, of course, and delivers the goods in terms of power, functions, 6.1 separation and overall quality. My only complaint is that it doesn't have an HDMI input. Receivers with HDMI cost a lot more, which I don't understand given it will be the high-def industry standard in the near future. But for me it isn't worth the extra money at this point, so I went with this unit.
This is a nice haevy duty outdoor splitter. I used it very successfully to split my Dish Network DVR feed to 2 TVs (one on the 2nd floor and 1 in the basement). The splitter is on the roof by the dish and so far it works great.
I have not had any of the problems with this that other people have had, and I've been using it almost 8 months.Pros* Features comparable to the ipod, but it costs much less.* Car adapter kit - this was the main reason I bought this over something more compact. Specifically, I wanted something that could be plugged into the cigarette lighter when the battery goes.* With 30 Gb, I can store thousands of songs. I can store my entire CD library on this thing, so I don't have to carry a bunch of CDs with me in the car.* Software seems to do a good job ripping CDs.* When ripping CDs, the software allows you to download CD details from a website so you don't have to enter them manually.* Sound is good. You can select 'virtual environments' to make a song sound like it's being played in a concert hall, stadium, garage, etc. There's also a smart volume setting, which controls the dynamic range of volume. Handy if one song is a lot louder than another.* Lots of options to play groups of songs (by playlist, genre, album, artist, etc.)* The USB cable for this player also fits my Sony TRV-33 video camera - fewer cords to manage.Cons* scroller button sticks a little when you push it in* It's a little bulky* No way delete multiple songs from player - have to do it one by one, or I have to plug it into the computer and either delete using the software or Windows Explorer* Random play always plays the songs in the same order. That is, it does shuffle the songs, but it shuffles the same way each time I listen to the playlist.* Easy to duplicate files if any of the track details are different (even if mp3 file is the same) it will load it as a new file* Would like more abilities to organize files from player (e.g. add a song to another playlist)* I had a very difficult time converting non-standard mp3's (11.025Hz, 32Kbps) into a format that would play properly. I ended up first converting them to wav, and then I used the Nomad software to convert to mp3.* durability - although I haven't had any problems with it yet.
Purchased for work devices and it is not &#34;universal&#34; as it doesn't have the connection for my (new) monitor. Trying to return it and the seller doesn't provide free shipping, so I've paid twice S&H on a device that doesn't fit my needs. And this was after a good 1-2 hours of trying to get the driver disk to load on my system, which has encountered no problems with previous driver loading. It's a great price, but make sure your system has all necessary connections or be prepared to buy the extra $40 cable, which by then, you could just buy one device that actually is universal.
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.
when i first got this out of the box I was really pleased with the product, the program on my pc made it really easy to make playlists and organize my music, however, my player began to freeze and after i restarted it with the paperclip in the emergency slot, the player would turn on and make a wierd clicking noise over and over again and the only thing it would display was the word &quot;upgrader&quot; I called the technical support center and my operater had a heavy accent and a soft voice, which was difficult to understand but they worked me through the problem and after taking all the neccesary steps the player still failed to work, I would just say this was a isolated defective player, however after reading the other reviews it seems that many other people have had similair problems. I would strongley recomend that you do not purchase this product
I bought this camera thinking it would exceed the performance of my sony DSC-P10. The only one taht can do this is the DSC-V3. All pictures taken with the DSC-S500 are blurry/low quality even at 6MP. The DSC-P10 is a much better camera even though it is much older than the S500 and even though they both have a Sony lens, not a Carl Zeiss. Don't buy the S series. Since the P series and the V series are no longer available, go for the W series; the W30 is cheap and very good.
I've bought twelve of these plugs over time. They have been in my Talking Books equipment for years. They are comfortable, sound efficient, and a good value.
This card would not work in my computer. I was running windows XP and it worked for a few minutes, thenit gave me the blue screen of death. I had to remove it.
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 bought a 32" LED LCD flat panel television for my bedroom and wall mounted it. Due to the fact that my surge protector was about a foot and half short this little extension cord filled that role very nicely. I recommend this to anyone who has a low to moderate power consuming device and needs a few more inches ;)
I got this camera as a gift from my parents, and was delighted to find that for what it is, it worked quite well. It's not a $... SLR camera, mind you, but the pictures turned out nicely; very crisp. About a year after I had it, I too got the Flashing "H" of Doom. I followed the instructions in the owner's manual to no avail, fiddled with it, and finally resorted to the internet to find out if other people have had the same problem. From what I've read, it's not worth fixing due to the cost of repairs and the fact that it usually breaks again shortly afterwards. I'm going to save the $...+ it would cost me to repair it and put it towards something nicer.I would recommend people avoid this camera and purchase something more reliable.
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.
this computer is so slow.the screen freezes every 10 days so when it freezes i have to take out the battery.this crap wastes all my time.when installing 1 simple program it takes at least 10-20 minutes for the program to be instaled.i had to fix this computer twice in the last month.another big problem is the overheating.the 1st day i got the computer it started heating up so rapidly i could not stop it.now i have to carry a portable fan where ever i go so it does not overheat.every time you have a 50 50 percent chance of having internet connection.it takes a long time to load a page on the web and it takes a long time load programs and send mail.im a macintosh kind of guy. i have no clue why i bought this pile of crap in the first place.i will never buy a toshiba again.id recomend buying a macintosh.well anyway have fun dealing with this box full of crap.
$9 less than Target for the exact same product and when Prime it came it two days, can't go wrong.
This heats up fast and curls the hair really good. It also works really well to voluminous my long hair.
The wire is fine but you'll definitely need a spool holder. The wood used on the reel is very flimsy and it broke during shipping in all three rolls I ordered.
it a grate scaner i have a older one but this one has a batterie so when your power goes out it still be on
These headphones have very good noise attenuation and great sound. I was very pleased with what they did to the noise level on an airplane. They are light weight and portable. They also run for a long time on a single battery. Some reviewers have commented on a hiss when they are on. This is the case (it even says you will hear this in the instructions). But if you are listening to music or on an airplane, you won't even notice it. One criticism would be that there is some noise caused by the cord moving if you use them while exercising or moving around a lot. Wearing them with the cord around the back of your neck (per the instructions) can help with this. They can also be a little uncomfortable after being worn for a long time since the rubber earpiece must be wedged into the ear firmly. Overall I'm very pleased with these headphones.
Don't waste your time with Giga-craps and I-Pukes with all thatmessy software to load YOUR music or encryptions and stuff.Let's face it, nothing is perfect, never has been, never will be.You want an MP3 player with all the bells and whistles then theplayer to get is the Cowen Iaudio X5L 30gb player...too manyfeatures to list here but the X5L (notice the "L") has a testedbattery life of 35 hours, I tested mine and got 32 straight hoursof play from it, FM radio, voice & inline recording, pictures,videos, all kinds of sound settings and best of all drag and dropyour music onto the player, no goofy software or slowed usbrates. Check it out, if you find this is a bad player thenyou're expecting perfection and like I said at the beginning..."nothing is perfect, never has been, never will be"
It's a beautiful screen, and the images from my projector look great. But it took me about four hours over two nights to assemble. The instructions are not very indepth, so at times it was a bit confusing (also, all of the photos I've seen of the frame have the EZ Frame logo in the center of the frame; Elite has moved it to the lower right-hand corner -- for a while I thought I was assembling it wrong because it didn't match the photo). It's not that it's difficult to put together, but you need a lot of room and not all of the pieces fit precisely. Clipping the frame material into place took a couple of attempts. It requires a lot of pulling and fitting pins into place which will do great damamge to your fingers after an hour or two. Would be easier with two people working on either side of the screen. The mounting clips take some maneuvering to get them to fit into the frame channel, so be careful. Other than that, it's a beautiful screen once assembled and mounted to the wall. Too bad it's not available in 1.3 gain, but that's a minor complaint.
These things are awesome. I just wish they had more inputs and outputs for advanced functionality. Using them to stream my PC speakers to my living room.
For all fellow computer geeks, audiophiles, and videophiles... listen very closely: this cheap cable works PERFECTLY connecting my TiVo to my 500 GB "My DVR Expander" external HDD. You do NOT need to spend top dollar on cables! Do not let the salespeople in your electronic store, or your friends who "know a lot about electronics" talk you into a more expensive cable. It's digital, people! It's 0s and 1s... the data is either going to get there, or it's not going to get there. There is no in-between like analog connections. Just like HDMI cables... don't but the $50 premium brand cable; the $10 cable sitting next to it on the shelf is just as good. Save your money and buy this cable, it works perfectly.
Our first fan arrived broken. We returned it and waited for a new one which works fine, but the cheap plastic base is kind of wobbley. All in all we are satisfied with the breeze, the remote, the features, and it is nice and compact and quiet.
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!
Amazon proved a great place to buy, on time delivery etc etc...can't praise them enough!!!
This is a really great device. I just received it yesterday. So far everything that I have tried to use has worked perfectly. Ispent some time reading everything I could find in user groups and bulletin boards on line prior to purchasing. This was very helpful and I think helped me avoid some pitfalls. The manual explains some things well--and does not touch on others. The quick start guide is not that well prepared either. Some things I just figured out by trial and error.The recorded video is crisp and clear everything worked perfectly. Music downloaded quickly from my computer. I love the memory card slot for viewing digital photos.The real selling point for me was a removable battery. I invested in an extra battery so that I will always have plenty of power on trips--- this (and price) is why I did not buy the 480 model which does not have a removable battery.The only suggestion for improvement with this model would be to include a stand that could be used to place the device upright for viewing.I would highly recommend!!!
COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS TO SEE A LOT OF PICS AND A WORKLOG OF ME BUILDING MY MACHINE WITH THIS CASE!!!!([...])Ok so I have been using this heatsink for a few days now, and I am extremely impressed! I was looking for a cheap way to get into overclocking, and for the price I paid for this I have to say, well down Zalman!I am running an older Pentium 4 HT 3.2 ghz processor (yes I know...) which before idled at around 47 degrees celcius (not under stress).INSTALLATIONOk i will admit, it was a bit tricky. The instructions were pretty good, and it came with all of the necessary pieces - it was just a pain to get on to be honest. I have some experience in putting heatsinks on, so I will admit that they are all a little annoying, but due to the sheer size of this thing it just seemed harder.BUILDThis thing is big, so if you are concerned about space, err on the side of caution! HOWEVER, I running a normal sized ATX case and it fit in with no problems. It doesn't come close to touching the PSU, or even then side panel of my case. That said, it is big and I would reccomend getting out a ruler before buying it to make sure you have room.The fan on this thing is QUIET. Even running at full speed it is totally bearable and even lost under the sound of my quiet case fan.RESULTSWell, the reviews are all true, this thing gives GREAT temperatures. I used Artic Silver 5 thermal paste (although Zalman thermal grease is included just in case), and like I said before - my stock heatsink used to run my P4 at around 47 degrees without too much stress. right now:I am overclocked from 3.2ghz to 3.6 ghz.My IDLE temperature is 37 degrees celciusMy STRESS temperature has not gone above 51 degrees!!!!Even AFTER overclocking my idle temperate dropped 10 degrees and my STRESS TEST temperature is just a little above what the idle temperature was before!!!!This is an incredible cooling solution, and is just short of watercooling results. For those of you that are interested I was using SpeedFan to check my temps, and BurnIn2008 for the stress tests.Without any hesitation or concern I can absolutely reccommend this product...you will not be dissapointed!!!
This is my second headset of this type by Plantronics. My other was very similar, but without the USB connection option. I use the phone primarily with a Panasonic cordless phone for my work (out of my home). I like the phone comfort (I use it for hours a day) and sound quality. The only issue I had with the first (and it looks like similar design in this one) is the flimsy wire connecting the headset to the device you are using. If you catch it on anything it's likely to break or at least fray. Or pull away from the headset connection side. Electrical tape can only patch it for a little while. That's why I had to replace the last one after about a year of use. The wires eventually broke. So if you buy one, be careful with it. Beyond that it's a good product for what it's designed to do and in this price range. I have only used the USB connection to the PC a few times for VoIP and it seems to work fine.
I carefully read all the reviews and decided on one of the more expensive radar detectors. (Valentine One) I installed that detector and it works well.I also decided to purchase a detector for the wifes car, but did not wish to spend the $ again. So after reading more reviews, I decided to go with the Bel 936 ($ at local Circuit City.) I thought I would do a comparision of the two, so I installed the two in one vehicle. (Seperated enough to not give off false signals.) I found that they both did an excellent job. They would each pick up the radar signals at almost the exact same moment. There were just a few times where one would pick up the signal a few seconds before the other. (Sometimes the Bel and sometimes the Valentine One.) I have used them in the same vehicle for over a month now. I believe that the Bel 936 is every bit as good as the Valentine One. And is priced at almost half the cost. (I do however like the direction finder of the Valentine One.) But if you do not want to shell out the $. The Bel 936 is money spent well.
I really like this despite some of the other reviews that the cleaning pad is too small. I use it to clean my camera lenses and I find that it does a better than average job. I'm only cleaning off lint, dust and smudges however, and I use a large lint free cloth first if the lens is unusually dirty. This is a quick and easy way to clean minor lens artifacts. I give it four stars for not having a replaceable pad.
Great buy! I bought the same ink cartridges from Best Buy for the same price so at least you get something extra for the money you're paying.
I decided to cancel my voicemail through my local telephone company. After researching seveal different answering machines, I decided to purchage the &quot;Swatch Recorder&quot;. The sound quality is excellent compaired to other digital answering machines I have tried. Outgoing messages are &quot;loud and clear&quot; as well as incoming messages. It took me no more than fifteen minutes to set up the machine and learn all the features on it. It is definitely a &quot;user friendly&quot; machine, not to mention the fantastic colors available!
I didn't like it, first I asked for a nano ipod holder and when I send the sellers a mail asking if my nano will fit, they never answer... now I have it and of course is to big to hold my ipod nano... it isn't for "all ipods" like the web said, and it isn't a solid item also it brokes easily.
I really have no idea why this product is offered in combination with C330. It is for entirely different model. Quite a disappointment.
This dlink router has been many levels above the netgear and linksys routers I have used in the past. 1Gbps ports, Draft Wireless N, advanced configuration options through a web interface, sub $100 price, small form factor, long range wireless reach, and even cool blue blinking lights.Hard to go wrong with this wireless router and if other dlink products are of this quality and value, then I will continue to buy.
I bought this from Amazon and I am sorry to say that this unit did not perform as expected. It Skips Mp3 songs at random. It is not that It skipped because it was subjected to shock, But it skipped at random. It does not have support for lower bit rate Mp3 files and does not support VBR that quite well, The unit lacks proffessional design as in EXPANIUM from Philips. This unit does have some plus points like better LCD display and ID-3 tag display to track file names in Alpha-numeric characters, but overall this unit did not perform well, It is cheap and this unit requires some serious Design changes may be some firmware problem? for random skipping. The sound quality is okay. I can rate this with 2 stars. Wait for better MP3 players, if you have the money and urge to buy something that plays does not skip then Buy Expanium from Philips and buy yourself a good headphones too as Expanium's headphones are crap. Buy Headphones from KOSS (SPortaPro) the ideal headphones for this unitCheers!
This was a gift for my daughters boyfriend for Christmas. It came on time. I assume it's working as expected. I've not heard of any problems.
Excelente material. No se raya con facilidad y protege de manera excelente la Palm TX. Tiene un compartimiento interno para colocar otra memoria SD.Articulo indispensable si quieres proteger tu Palm
Have it for 5 months already. Plays great I use it when ever I go to praticed running. No problems at all, great 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.
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!
I recieved the item in about two days. I did not pay extra for this. Very pleased with the memory stick. Holds approximately 23 minutes of video. Have bought more from Amazon since. Thank you.
Bought it when it was under $100 on amazon - really do like it and most certainly worth the price I paid. A tad noisy perhaps (when loading the paper), but its not particularly annoying. The manual duplex feature is nice to have. Do not know much about the toner life yet - since I've been using this for only about a month now, and I do not print a heck of a lot.
amazon's prices, shipping and customer service is outstanding. the mp600 printer is also outstanding. in less than 30 minutes from taking the printer out of the box, i had printed a test document. that's with the printer connected to my computer. I use the mp600 mostly for greeting cards with "the print shop 22" software i also purchased through amazon. i print out several different card sizes and types, use several different card stock, and print out envelopes from small note size to large 1/2 fold, all with no problems at all. the mp600 is a little slow printing 2 sided projects though, but not too unbearable. all-in-all, i have purchased quite a few items through amazon and find them hard to beat in quality, price and customer service. their free shipping is quite slow, sometimes 2 weeks, but it's free, so no complaints!
We put the TV on the XM station of our choice and instant nonstop music! These speakers are great for parties or just hanging out on the Lanai. The range is so good we hang one at our house and one next door!
I upgraded from a Palm IIIxe. The CPU speed, screen sensitivity and color screen resolution are amazing. I do a lot of novel reading (Palm reader) and with the IIIxe monocrome (backlight) screen it was a hard on your eyes at times. WIth this new screen, reading is a true pleasure.I purchased the Palm wireless keyboard and this is truely a wonderfully made and functional addon, especially when working with Word documents in the field.The MP3 functionality was an unexpected plus, the sound quality is super. I have about 40 songs (recorded at a high bitrate (iTunes) on my expansion card (256MB).REGARDING THE DOWN BUTTON: I returned my first T-E because the downbutton was stiff and not responsive, my exchange unit : all 5-way buttons have the correct feedback "click" and A+ responsiveness, so don't put up with a marginal unit!!A quick fix for the cover which scratches the finish: Buy a lens cleaning cloth at Radio Shack for $2 and fix it (3M adhesive)to the inside cover. Not only does this prevent the cover from scratching the unit but it removes any fingerprints.Hot Syncing is much quicker with this model, and it comes with a lot of onboard memory for any application or large file.Upgrading my older Palm Desktop app was seemless, and after my first sync, all of my basic data crossed over without a problem. To prevent 3 party App conflicts, before your first Hot Sync, simply rename your backup folder "backupold" and install older apps one by one. I had only 2 applications which did not work with the newer Palm OS 5.2.1.I was happy with my IIIxe, but so far I am DELIGHTED with this unit, if you have been waiting for a good time to upgrade now is the time to get a solid entry level Tungsten.
It has been a long time since I have felt as if I got a bargain, This player is the bargain. Impressive sound, good looking, and priced right. I'm looking for another place to put one so I can buy another.
This product worked fine for 7 months and it is now completely dead !! Doesn't work so ordering a new one. I guess you can't expect this product to perform wonders for 10 bucks !
Complete waste of time and was very disappointed.If you are going to sell a product that isn't licensed, at least provide a software fix for the issue if it's available. Otherwise it wastes everyones time and money.
This little item is so convenient--it's compact, economical and literally packed with all the features you'll ever need for your laptop. There are 2 outlets provided, plus phone, modem and line modular jacks, not to mention the retractable plug. It's the best. There's not another one like it on the market today!
This is a decent notebook lock. Its combination lock is not the greatest, and sometimes you have to turn the numbers again and be very precise in thier settings. Overall, not a bad purchase for the price!
This speakers have a nice sound. Nice high-end and also bass. I think these are nice mid-priced speakers and a good option if you want JBLs but are not interested in going for the SoundSticks.
No brainer fiber optic cable. Sounds great! I don't normally buy Monster because of the price. Since I recently purchase an Onkyo with THX I felt it was necessary to buy Monster and I'm glad I did.
The price was right and the discs work as advertised. If you're looking for CDs that you can store in individual cases you won't get that with a spindle package so buyer beware. The other difficult thing with these discs is that it's tough to write labels on them with regular pens/markers. Again, if you're buying these you probably know these things already and/or have your own sweet label maker, but what else can you say about blank CDs?
A friend of mine bought one a zune. You've probably already read that it is larger than other mp3 players in size but the real problem is the difficulty of installing the software and getting it to work with the PC. My friend has a Dell that is only about 3 months old running Win XP and we had a hard time getting the PC to recognize the Zune. Just to see if it was his port we tried my Ipod (he already had itunes installed) recognized it just like that. After about an hour fiddling with the zune he took it back and exchanged for an ipod and is quite happy with it.The ipod is just a better thought out device, the sandisk player is also supposed to be pretty good but I would stay away from the zune if I were you. Lots of money spent on advertising this device, doesn't look like much was spent developing it.
We own a BIG high end digital camera that has all the features. Too many features for an average picture taker like us. The biggest problem we had was the Size & Weight. We travel alot and to carry that monster around all day became a chore. The PowerShot A570 solved our problem. The A570 camera takes great "people pictures" & "action/scenery shots" not too far away. The Optical Image Stabilizer zoom actually works! If you have active travel vacations like us then this camera is for you. Also, We purchased the 2gig SD card and it appears to work find. Camera is battery friendly.
I put a pair of these on my back deck, and connected it to my Yamaha RX-V3900's second zone. I was absolutely blown away - and so were the rest of my friends. I'm no audiophile, but I am a music lover. The sound is warm and full. Absolutely do not hesitate to buy these speakers! I also have the suggested in-wall speakers in a 5.1 surround sound setup in my living room - another fantastic performer!
I have a Nikon D90 camera. Note that this is a DX camera and, therefore, I am only using the middle part of the image focused by this lens. Since that portion is typically the best part of the image, those of you using cameras with full-framed sensors (such as the D3 line or the D700) should look elsewhere for advise.I have had this lens a little more than a week and have been very impressed with auto-focus speed (assuming enough light, but see below), sharpness, and basic lack of notable aberrations. I am using Photo Shop CS5 for processing and both the raw-image and main dialogs provide (from Adobe) distortion correction profiles for this lens. A plus. I am using a 16-bit per color channel process and typically making 13" x 19" prints, occasionally with some cropping. This is enough magnification to see most sorts of lens flaws. Given this setup and my DX camera, I'm rating this lens five-star.Whenever I get a new lens, I practice using it around the house and neighborhood for several days to become acquainted with its quirks. I did so with this lens and found two quirks that are noteworthy. First, this is a BIG lens, particularly where extended to a full 300mm and the lens shade is snapped on. In fact the weight makes it difficult to hold steady and the focal length amplifies user shake. I had to practice my technique so that VR and me together could take super pictures. If you have enough light to shoot at 1/100 sec or faster, this problem will seem to go away. However, if your technique isn't good, you will end up with a sharp picture offset somewhat from what you thought you were shooting. In other words, you need good technique (or a tripod or a monopod) to supplement VR at all shutter speeds. Another issue caused by length and weight is that it is much harder to steady the camera when used in portrait orientation than in landscape. This is because the camera grip on Nikon cameras is put on the right and that means it is on the bottom (or top) in portrait mode. Since your wrist is twisted, it is harder to steady. Second, auto-focus wont zip from 70mm to 300mm or vice versa in most instances. My advice is to use the manual focus ring to get close to focus when you start way out of focus. Make it a habit to do so. Otherwise, you will miss some pictures while the lens stays confused. Depth of field is negligible when you use a long telephoto and 300mm qualifies to that description. So the lens needs some help. It's not the lens' fault, it's just physics.I bought this lens to replace my Nikon 55-200mm VR. That lens is great and costs less that half as much as the lens I'm reviewing. I believe the new lens is worth the extra money but the 55-200mm is certainly a good alternative if budget is an issue. The extra 100mm on the long end is worth it and the lens is sharper, to my eyes, at equivalent focal lengths. Of course you are considering buying this lens because of the extra 100mm or because you have a non-DX camera and have no other Nikon choices in this price range. The build quality is also better; since I don't plan to bounce either lens on the floor, that is a minor consideration.
this items was perfect , because i plug in my ipod in my car, i can use in any car and the much better is small is an item perfect for gift to anybody, good purchase. thank you. pvh3424
The laptop was initially a bit slow, but after some adjustments like removing crappy Norton Anti Virus, disabling the defragmenting every time the laptop was turned on etc it was better. After a ram upgrade it was much much better! i would say you absolutely need at least 2 Gigs of RAM, it's a night and day difference. The wirless works perfectly, connects instantly, much faster than my Dell Latitude D620. Value for money is very high with all teh goodies you get. Battery life is only average though. Overall I am very happy with the laptop. If only it had XP professional instead of Vista 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!
Though the specs and pics don't show it, this adapter has actually been redesigned. The plug that inserts into your computer has a housing which is reinforced and turned at a 90 degree angle. With this design, strain is reduced on the most vulnerable part of the cord and also provides a more secure connection to the computer.I had to replace the factory sent adapter because the area by the plug became worn and even frayed. I HAVE to move my computer a lot and I bring the plug. This adapter is better equipped to handle the strain I put on it. And yes it is pricier than other adapters on this site, it's less likely that I'd be replacing it as soon as the other traditionally designed adapters.
I use this power supply for powering 2 LiPo battery chargers. With 10A continuous capacity (12A peak) and two sets of outlets (cigarette and terminals) it's more than adequate. It's a solid and well-built unit that I expect to last many years.
This is pretty much the perfect tape recorder for interviews, whether live or phone -- sturdy but light for carrying, with plenty of bells and whistles but a snap to learn to use. (However, inserting tapes is slightly harder than in some other machines.) You can choose slow-speed recording to double the length of your tape (e.g., get two hours of talk on a 60-minute tape), which minimizes interrupting the flow of the interview to change sides or tapes. On playback, a speed-control dial lets you control speed and tone of speech -- you can slow down a fast jabberer to transcribe, or speed up to chipmonk-voices past the less useful chatter without missing anything. Plugging in the adapter spares the batteries when transcribing, i.e. when hitting the "pause" button instead of "stop" for interruptions that last longer than anticipated. Sound quality is fine for talk. Not much machine-hiss, and even less on slow speed than on regular speed. Much easier to change batteries than on my previous tape recorder(another Sony which finally died after 25 years of service). Haven't tried this machine for music.
Took the camera case for its first use on our South Pacific trip during 11/07. Used on my first dive in Moorea and had lots of problems but none actually due to the camera case, mostly just due to my unfamiliarity with the camera as my wife typically uses it most of the time. So, I only took a few pictures that came out on that first dive. I practiced using the camera w/o the case to get better familiar with the controls. Also, took it on a snorkel trip where I'd have less equipment to worry about. On the next dive I was able to do much better.The main problem I had overall was use of the strap that goes around the neck. When diving, because the camera case has air in it (I did not purchase the weights) it floats above you and if you do not pay close attention it will float away. On another dive I got the strap entangled in my regulator hose and made it difficult to put the camera out where I could use it. I finally ended up removing the strap so I could take pictures. I did use the wrist strap and attached it to one of the clips on my BC and had much fewer problems after that. You may also want to get one of those coiled clips to help give you more flexibility.One other issue I had with using the case underwater is that it is pretty difficult to see the LCD screen clearly enough to take good pictures. Again, this is probably not an issue with the case but a combination of lighting, small lcd screen on the camera, and my bad eyes.The case worked flawlessly, all controls are accessible and easy to use, you just have to be familiar enough with the camera so you know where everything is as you can't read the lables very easily underwater.
Fabulous camera - incredibly fast and accurate. Pictures are really awe inspiring. Very good software interface as well. Highly recommended.
I got the Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks when I got pressured by my parents to get a webcam so that they could see their grandkids via Skype. They have a Philips desktop webcam that costs $100, and although it works, I didn't think it was worth the price. After reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided on this camera. Of course the price I paid for this item definitely helped. I paid $39.99 for this webcam on Amazon, but at the time, Logitech was offering a $30 rebate for this camera. Because I technically paid $39.99 for this item, I got the free Super Saver Shipping, and about 6 weeks later, I got my $30 check from Logitech. Setup for this camera was effortless even though I am not really tech-savvy, and I didn't even wait for my husband to get home to do this for me. For $10, this is a STEAL. For $40, it is a good solid camera for the purposes of using Skype. It attaches easily to the top of my laptop and the picture quality of this camera is really good. I have only had it freeze on me once or twice in the past 4 months or so that I've had this. When that happened, I just ended the Skype call, and called back and the problem was fixed -- who knows, those 2 instances could have been a Skype-related issue and not one pertaining to the camera itself. This is one of the best deals that I have bought through Amazon.
I purchased one of these units many years back to improved my analog cable signal strength due to splits and broadband usage. It worked well.Recently we decided to bring a digital broadcast antenna signal into the house but my TV's QAM tuner wasn't getting good signal strength, using this created a vast improvement. Would recommend.
i bought with fz18 camera but it didn`t fit so if you want to second battery find orginal one..
I use this device to transmit from my DVR to a 24" TV at my computer desk, crossing signals with my wireless modem, laptop and printer. I have no problem with interference at all. The picture is less than HD, but still very good, and I am very pleased with the product
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 ordered this to replace my Sony VAIO VGP-BPS2 battery which no longer held a charge. This new replacement battery fits just like it should and holds a charge just like the factory Sony battery. Highly recommended.
These things keep popping off my camera, I've lost 3 of them now. I found that I need to keep it seperate from the camera until I use it, then remove it when I'm done.Note, after using a little super glue, I've not lost another one for several months.
Has been very good. I use it during exercise and it picks up the stations very clearly. I will be replacing the headphones to a more comfortable pair.
This trackball worked great for about the 1st 6 months. Of course, I had to clean it at least once a week because the mechanisms that operate the trackball get extremely gummed up and any hair or fibers will get wrapped around the small rollers inside. I loved this trackball because I am a left handed mouser &amp; I have very small hands, this trackball allowed me to be on my computer for hours with minimal discomfort. But after 6 months the bliss ended with a trackball that wouldn't track. I sent it back to kensington &amp; they repaired it &amp; sent it back to me. Meanwhile I went out &amp; bought another just like it while my old one was being repaired. I thought it was just a defective unit. but after about 6 months the new trackball stopped tracking too.So I wouldn't buy this product unless you don't mind shipping it out to repaired every 6 months for 3 years &amp; then buying a new one (because Kensington only warranties this product for 3 years).It's shame because out of the box it's the best trackball I've used. I'm now using an Logitech Marble Mouse. I experience more discomfort in my wrist with this one but I've had this one for over 2 years now &amp; it still works great.Kensington needs to come out with an optical version of this trackball
After the my husband lost the original nano I purchased, I replaced it with this one. The wheel and buttons are more difficult to press, which makes the frequency of accidental 'hits' much lower. The increased memory is also nice.
menory s tick gave a &quot;memory stick error&quot; message in my sony 707 camera the first time it was inserted into the camera..returning it.
This is my third digital camera (I also have a wonderful Toshiba PDR-M1 (1.3 Mp) and a horrible, full of bugs Kodak DX 3600). I really like the HP PS812 except that it does not come with any way to power the camera except two batteries.There is a camera dock, which is OK, but not something that I really want to carry on trips.There is supposedly an optional AC adapter, but HP gives absolutely no hint in its included documentation or on its web site what the part number is. Looking through the reviews here on Amazon.com for AC adaptors for HP cameras, it is obvious that getting an adapter is an iterative process of buying and returning until a lucky purchase works.If anyone has found the magic AC adapter that works, please post which one it is.
This camera is perfect for the novice. I bought one for my daughter and my father. Both have rarely used a camera. Easy to operate. Great large screen on back. Highly recommend.
Installation was incredibly easy -- just plug it into a USB port! It worked without further tinkering. The keys are noiseless and respond smoothly to a light touch. The split keyboard allows for a more natural angle of my arms, as I type. I have an older version of this keyboard on another PC & it has a smaller footprint than the new one. The larger footprint could be a problem for people with limited space on their desk.
Right. First off, i bought this thing, figuring it would work with my G5 iMac.I was wrong. Or logitech was shamefully lacking in their info for Mac users.It SAYS it can work with a Mac, but all I got was the headphones to work.I had to run out, and pick up this Egg looking thing, called iVoice2. It plugsinto your USB slot, and allows you to use ANY PC mic/headset with yourmac. It is $35-$50 (depending on where you buy it).But, on plus side, after you buy the iVoice2 from Macally, you can use ANYPC headset with mic you want. :)Now, on with the headset. This headset is a bit uncomfortable. I like thebehind the ears headsets, but this one is made for big heads, or Large hair.It has the advantage of not being able to fall off, but it feels loose.The mic is great. It doesn't reach your mouth. It stops about 2/3rds of the way,but it does pick up some nice clear sound. I use it for recording voices foranimation and small games I make.You DO need to turn up the GAIN in your computer, but after that, it's GOLD.The sound is clear,rich, and not Hissy. i prefer the mic to be closer to the mouth,because you have to speak up, to get nice levels. If you whisper, you will getrecorded, but you will have to amplify it later in post, and my get some hiss.All and all, a good product. At the price, you can't do much better.The long cord is also a plus, when you have people reading from a script, anddon't want them hunched over a table to speak into a desk mic.Another cool feature, is that the shields on the sides come off, and it comes with4 colors to place there (black, red, blue, orange), So you know which is yours.A better mic is the Plantronics DSP-100. It's USB, and has only one head phone,but it sound beautiful. It also costs $45.
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]
The replacement item for my razor restored it to "like new" condition. Shave is once again excellent. Next time, I will not wait so long.
I got this unit as a 2nd S-VHS for playing tapes made on my other S-VHS machine. Excellent value, very crisp SVHS playback,good tuner & remote, all-around great deal for a nearly new S-VHS unit at flea market pricing.
The product indicates Vista drivers. However, it doesn't state that it only supports 32-bit drivers. When contacting the vendor, they did not offer a refund nor any indication that 64-bit drivers would ever be available. Pretty sad...64-bit Vista has been out for almost a full year now....I WOULD RATE it a ZERO, but they require 1 star...
Serves its purpose well. Simple, easy to use. Dependable. Small and easy to find space for.
Despite the packing is not the same, the product is still guarantee. You can't complain with the price. I just wish it will last longer than the OEM one. The seller's shipping is lighting fast!
I recently purchased a Sony A300 and was looking for an affordable lens for photographing plants and flowers close up as the kit lens that came with the camera is unsatisfactory for macro photography.I chose the Sigma 50mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro and have found that I made a very good choice. I don't know all the technical in's and out's of a camera lens so I can't really discuss that topic.But... the day I got my lens I mounted it up, put my camera on a tripod and took some killer macro shots of small plants. I may not know the tech stuff but I do know a great picture and this lens is helping me get them.I'd highly recommend this lens.
I had the 15" Display. (Nice but small) The 17" Display (Nice) And now the 20" Display. (Nice and awesome). In my opinion as far as resolution, aethetics, flicker free operation and quality all three have been pretty much indistinguishable. Apple puts out a quality product here. Better I believe than anyone else. And they should. You pay more. It's not easy justifying the cost...until you watch a DVD and you feel like you're in the movie. Wow. In a word. Awesome. True plug and play. It makes watching a DVD on television archaic. I didn't get the 23" cause I really couldn't afford to or in any way justify that but it's really, really something to behold. Albeit if you sit too close it's too much of a good thing. For my needs the 20" is the answer. Great screen real estate, stunning, perfect graphics and it even looks good turned off. Now how many displays can boast that? And of special note: The only thing better the 20" was buying it at Amazon. Amazon was so incredible. I had a problem they took care of me like nobody's business. So thanks Amazon. You guys rock!
I just got this product for Christmas so, before I get into it,there may be things that I won't find out until I have time to playwith it for a few weeks. Also, as the other reviews mention&quot;Suffix A&quot; and the standard unit, I do have a Stuffix Amodel. Like the other reviews, I also encounted the same 200 filelimit. I'm playing with it to see if there is a backway around it, butthus far none. Overall though considering this is the first of thetime of device, it is pretty good. Comparing this to other portablemp3 players- it hold ALOT more. (CDs are around 650MB while mostportable mp3 players are around 32-96MB). Also, the ability to playstandard CDs helps add to the selling power of this device.... Again,compared to mp3 players - it's cheaper. One of the downside of thisdevice compared to mp3 players is that it does have moving parts so itcan not claim the ability to absorb shock as mp3 players can. (A lastside note: So far after an hour- I have yet to have it pause whileplaying an mp3 CD). Overall- a good buy.
This is one nice little flash. I bought this as a fast and dirty backup flash for my SB600 and found that I use this about equally with the SB600. It works with any Nikon camera that has the i-TTL or CLS flash system built in, which is just about any Nikon built after the D2. I have used this on the D40, D60, D90 and D700 and it works flawlessly. So small it fits in my pocket and it only sips the juice out of the battery. I had to shoot a reception line in this tiny low ceiling room and it worked better than the SB600, with the flash head tilted up to 90 degrees, I was bouncing the light off a ceiling only three feet over my head and getting the exact exposure I wanted, the SB600 was bringing the background illumination up to foreground levels. Several people have said you could not bounce this flash when used vertical, but that's not true. I shoot about 30 percent of my shots vertical and simply leave the flash head at zero degrees and attach a piece of plastic that is black on one side and white on the other with velcro to the SB400. For those new to external flash this will take your shots from the snapshot look to the pro look with a very small learning curve. For Pros, this is a nice little addition to your bag of lighting tricks and it's light on the wallet. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to improve the lighting on their photos without breaking the bank.
While the organizer seems to work, you need to speak what you want several times to get it recognized. Sometimes when it does, choosing select does not respond. Best feature is the sort so you can shop easier.
I gave the DV-740U as a gift and am ashamed. After only five months of use, which included playing three DVDs and two CDs, the sound stopped working. The person I gave it to wasn't able to use it enough times to experience the problems others have had, but the lack of sound from either the RCAs or the coaxial digital output has made the DV-740U nothing more than a paperweight.The best part is that Sharp only covers labor for 90 days, so it'll cost my friend shipping, a deposit of [$$$] and who knows how much more to fix it.Avoid this DVD player and consider another brand.
My Tivo Series2 has changed the way I view television. I am no longer held hostage by schedules or commercials, and I am very happy with the picture quality. Obviously, if you record in the basic mode the picture will not be the best (good for cartoons) but if you use the higher settings you will not be disappointed. I have gone the extra step of purchasing the home media option and I must say that I am very impressed. I use a wireless Linksys adapter (WUSB-11) to connect to my broadband router and therefore I do not need the phone line attached to the Tivo. The setup was very fast (after downloading version 4 of the Tivo software) and even entering the WEP password was easy since. The Tivo connected to the network quickly. I have also started using the Tivo server software on my home computer, and it is very easy to send music or image files to the Tivo. I have a ton of MP3 files on my computer and I can now play them all through my Tivo onto my home theater system.There is a lot that you can do with the new Series2, but what impresses me is how easy it all is to setup. Everything is very straightforward and logical, and I have not yet needed to sit and read thorugh the manual. Tivo does an excellent job of making everything intuitive.
This is by far the best camera for this price range. HOWEVER don't pay more than 2100-2200$US for it. I bought it for even less than that. Its size at first gives it the appearance of being a &quot;home-video&quot; recorder and not quite the sleak professional look that the XL1 has. However don't be fooled by this, it uses the same CCD system as the XL1, and just lacks the removable lens option in addition to a handful of other digital features. But the GL1 costs 70% less and produces very high quality images and video. Its size makes it VERY easy to carry around (just last weekend I saw someone with one at a bar in San Francisco). Its a great value and a great product, just hunt around and read up on it to make sure its what you want. Because Looks are VERY deceiving, this isn't your dad's old mini-betacam...this is a beautifully engineered camera that produces high quality results.
I took this camera to Europe for two weeks, and it performed beautifully. Being able to delete unwanted photos make this a much better camera than the standard print film camera. The quality is good for web sites and viewing on TV.
Everything I expected. Shipment came earlier than stated. Product in good order. Just like new. Works well. Would order again.
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.
1. Items arrived promptly and as advertised.2. No invoice with dollar amount of sale included [just product invoice] -- I had to go back to original email confirmation -- needed for tax records.3. California sales tax included [ink ordered June 30, 2011]. There was a notice about the "possibility" of a state tax with three or four states listed [not including California], but no indication at all that the vendor was located in Sacramento, CA. I found this out from the return address label.
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.
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 bought this tv after reading good reviews about it and I haven't been disappointed. HD content looks excellent and even SD isn't bad. However in my setup, all the content fed to the TV is already upconverted to HD, so can't comment on its "true" SD performance.Pros:* Excellent picture quality (colors, brightness, contrast).* Large number of inputs.* Price* Excellent speakers for a tv.* Looks good even when turned off :-).Cons:* Does not allow zooming of 4:3 content when using HDMI input.* Piano black finish may irritate some (not me).* Takes a little long (5-10 seconds) to get picture when turned on (may be this happens only with HDMI input).* The width of the case around the screen could have been smaller.
I bought this case because there is no case avaliable for my old digital camera so I broke down and bought a whole new camera and made sure there was a case avaliable. I took this case and the Powershot A620 diving in cozumel mexico and grand cayman. In cozumel we dove to a max depth of 100 ft and the camera and case were perfect. You have access to all functions on the camera whic is amazing. I really liked to be able to switch to video while diving. I Highly reccomend this product to any divers who want to be able to take their digital underwater.
I bought this to set-up as a client bridge on my network. I followed the directions given by David Marzo in his review of Aug 2009, which is a good thing because the instructions that come with the router were not as helpful. I got it up and running in about 10 minutes. I've had about 1 month and no issues.
This is perfect for casual non audio-phile indoor/outdoor use. I bought this to have some tunes outside while myself and a few other workmen are restoring a barn on my property. It is exactly what I needed. I wanted something I didn't mind getting a bit messed up (paint splatters, dings, etc). It's small, lightweight, inexpensive and very functional. The sound quality is decent (especially outdoors with other ambient noise) and though it definitely doesn't have some cooler features (shuffle, etc), it works great for what I wanted it for. I was worried after I read some of the reviews (after I purchased it) that it didn't come with a power cord, but mine did, so I was very happy I didn't have to go out and find one that fit, though I imagine that wouldn't have been that difficult at Radio Shack or some other type of store. All around, I'd say it's a 4 stars for what it is. If you're expecting amazing indoor sound, I'd rate it lower, but it's obviously for pool-side or kids room style use. And if you rate it on what it's meant to be used for, it's decent.
Sometimes a product is not as good as the hype of the brand, these seem to be good quality for the price and very durable.The size is large enough but I would not consider them to be too big.We bought the pink since it was for my daughter but if we did it again we would look at a black or white as the pink is a slight bit off and more of a purple pink.I hope this review is helpful...
I purchased 50 of these to place in all of our visiting offices, to setup stations. This product worked as we expected.
This will be the 7th one I bought..... they are one handy item in a studio! They never fail! EVER!
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.
Unless you enjoy pressing buttons several times to get the mouse to work, I would stay away from this mouse! The movement is very jerky and you have to press real hard for it to respond. This is a replacement fromt the first one, and it is no better.
Definitely Amazon is the cheapest place to buy whatever you want. You always get anything cheaper, safer, and in a comfortable way, receiving the product in you home.In this case i bought an ipod, and i bouth it in amazon because it was the web site where i found it cheaper.
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!
I got this new back in 2003. While this unit is old and doesn't appear to be in production anymore I wanted to give the system its credit. Alas, I will admit I did not use all of its features and there are a lot of cools ones, especially involving the PC. I used it mainly for a CD player and "kid" speaker system for gaming on N64 to today's PS3. Now that I am an adult and have a job (I'm 25) I felt I "deserved" an adult system for my gaming and movies etc.This system has great sound, good wattage and was very convenient. If you can get it used or at a good price, you will be very happy.
This entire combo is "valuable" and has been working out just fine for me. I have a Motorola SLVR L7. I am glad that products like this are available. If you are looking for some great products at a reasonable rate, I definitely recommend purchasing from this company!!! This was my second purchase from them and once again, I am totally satisfied. Thanks...
I bought this adapter because I thought that our desktop computer wouldn't be in the same room as the router in our new apartment. The adapter itself is somewhat larger than I thought it would be, but the size may just be necessary to pick up a better signal.The adapter worked fine in both XP and Linux. I was happy to find that it supported WPA2 with no fuss under Ubuntu Linux.
The eyemodule does not replace a decent digital camera.That said, what it DOES do is to provide you with an easy to use, easy to carry camera that has a certain 'stealth' capability as well.This is an excellent camera for candid snapshots- I carried mine on vacation and used it a lot since I already was using my Visor as a travel guide. It was just so easy to leave the eyemodule in place instead of bothering with the real camera for quick shots.This is a quick way to note or document something. parked in a really big parking lot? Photograph the nearest location sign and landmark. Working on a project and need a visual reference? Photograph it.Stealth feature- it does not look like a camera! You can photo a LOT of things that a camera user cannot because of this! It also does not use a flash, so there is nothing to give you away.Downsides- decent or color pictures eat memory quickly. No flash, zoom, or similar features.Worth it, especially at under [dollar amount]!
I really like this little wonder box! It is the perfect size, great looking design and it sounds terrific! The speakers provide very clear and smooth sound. It is easy to use and you can take it every where. I like in particular that it has a remote control so it makes your life easier if you are kind of far from it. I have had it for over three months and I really recommend it.
Unfreakin' believable on how much you can put on this puppy. Have all my CDs on it, and still have 50+ gig left. :-000 Next to go on it are my audio books. The sound quality, even with the earbuds is pretty cool.Bought the gizmo to listen to it via the car's tape deck, sound quality isn't outstanding, but it's great to have all the music in one spot. Also bought the car recharger as well. Also have the Logic3 speaker-charger-sync device. Works like a charm.Right now, I get NPR's Science Friday podcast. Great to listen whenever. As far as the videos go, for such a dinky screen, it's not bad at all. I'm using it more for soundAs other reviewers have said, you do need to buy a screen protector, but that's true with any handheld device. And as far as durability, any honest idiot knows you gotta be careful with any kind of handheld!!!
These cable worked great and they came in different colors so can tell which one goes from the router to the PS3, Xbox,TV.
I am enjoying the NANO. It is a great MP3 player, I recommend this product highly.
Great ergonomic features. Well thought out human factors. Highly recommended if you spend more than two minutes a day on a computer. It took a day or two to start learning to use my right hand to hit the "y" key. but now that I am passed that, its the best keyboard I have ever used.
While it's not outstanding and can't go shoulder to shoulder with the $100+ players, it does what it's told; mp3 playback is fine and, with a nice headset, the sound quality delivered is up to par with all modern players.The player doubles as a good USB2 thumbdrive as well, so it's a solid allrounder for all situations. The only letdown is the startup time (around 5 seconds) and the fidgety menu, which takes some getting used to.
I read the manual over and over but still is hard to use. The reception is not that good but if you use a better anthena, works like the best. Now that I've know how to use it, I'm very happy with it!
This system sounds more solid than it looks. The subwoofer and the satellites are muscular for their size, the sound is clear and tight, with warmer bass than I expected. My iPod Nano docks happily, and I can control it fine with the Philips remote, with no setup. It isn't very flexible, in terms of wiring, but if you just want to fill a room with good surround sound for minimal hassle, this is a great buy.
I use this card for the wireless network in my law school and get great reception, even when the network node is two or three floors away.One of my friends uses a Belkin card and can only get reception if he's in line-of-sight of the network node. After one week, he returned the other card and got the Orinoco!
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 researched mp3 boomboxes for a long time before I purchased and decided on this one as it seemed to be the most stable. When it was finally released, I went to the local BestBuy and purchased it. Smart choice!! The unit has worked aboslutely flawlessly on everything I have tried on it. Even my first attempt worked wihout issues. It works great with folders, meta-tag info display, with several different display options. I personally like to make folders for each artist on my CD's, and this has been great for that. I've tried several different brands of CD-R, CD-RW all of them worked just fine. I've read post from a few people who say they had some mp3 cd's that would not play....I seriously believe they created their CD's wrong, as one guy said, his would not work on the store model, yet their mp3 cd worked fine. Granted the power transformer is a bit bulky, and the little navigation joystick...I think I would rather have push buttons, but small drawbacks. Overall, I'm very very very impressed.
I have been wanting to replace my old portable cd player for various reasons to save money on blank cds and batteries so I ordered this mp3 player for me and my wife. I got it home popped a battery in it hooked it to my computer which recognized it instantly took a couple of songs and put it on it works perfectly. The only thing I would recommend is a better pair of ear buds the ones they send hurt your ears a little bit and aren't the best sound quality although it isn't bad.
Yes its another gadget, but well worth it trust me. Its sooo nice being able to control everything (especially my subs) at the flip of my wrist. You can make your music sound however you want it to sound, and it really scrubs the signol. My tunes are CLEAN! Highly recommended, especially for this price!
if ear buds hurt your ears try these small over the head style. they sound much better than ear buds too, even if they don't look as "cool"
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.
got this for a family member so i don't have any hands on with it. they had an old turntable and a new yamaha receiver that didn't have a slot for the turntable. they would have to turn the volume on the receiver all the way up to hear the music at all. then they hooked this preamp up, and played it over the phone for me. i could hear the music loud and clear over the phone. they said the preamp made a world of difference in the volume of the music. so right now after a few weeks their still very happy with it. they said it was easy to hooked up. hope this helps.
This product is very good. They provided us the free shipment, so I think it is worth to the price.
So far have not had luck with this product. First one had bad sound, second one the video flashed on and off. I'm going to order one more, and if that doesn't work I'm done. From other reviews, I was clear going in this was a mediocre product, but if it worked I'd be happy. So far, no go.
I purchased this product out of necessity, because the digital camera I purchased, the "Kodak EasyShare C875." A better name for the camera should have been the "Kodak, Where Batteries Go to Die C875"Don't get me wrong... I love the camera, my only gripe with the camera is it does nothing but eat batteries!!! as anyone who owns this camera can tell you, if you plan on taking more than 10-15 pictures, you better bring along plenty of batteries. I know I'm not here to review the camera I'm here to review the AC adapter... so here goes...Not much to go wrong... plug it into the wall... plug it into the camera.a little on the expensive side, but I believe it's a must-have for anyone who has the particular model camera that I have or any other Kodak camera that goes through batteries that this AC adapter will accommodate.
This was an addition to a older Mercedes that has a vacuum lock system. It was paired with a Bulldog keyless entry system. Finding the best place to mount the motor and how to bend and attach the rod were the most difficult parts. Once installed the motor worked great and paired easily with the keyless entry system. One nit-pick is that it would have been nice to have a drilling template for attaching the motor.
I had a terrible time installing this upgrade. It was definitely the product I wanted to end up with, and since it is supposed to upgrade both SoundForge 8 or 7, I thought I was safe, since I had a license for 7. Turned out, though, that this is ONLY if you have SoundForge Professional 7 or 8 license that you can use this upgrade. After hours of total frustration and no explanation during the install process, and various attempts online and by phone for help by SONY, I finally got someone who really figured out the problem. And the solution cost me another $100 to allow my "upgrade" copy to be used as an "original" license. It was as if I never had SoundForge at all. BOTTOM LINE, this product description should be much clearer that it is only an upgrade for professional versions of SoundForge, not for the plain SoundForge versions. I really told SONY about the complete inconsistency of the naming of their products. What is shown on the box is not identical to what is shown during the installation process when you are to identify your existing software, nor is it the same as what is on their online "help" (if you can call it that!).The software itself is excellent, but really make sure you have SoundForge PRO version 7 or 8 before buying this one.
i have had this mp3 player for about a weak and a half and it works awsome. the ear buds it comes with are super clear. better than my ipod ones.it is supereasy to put songs on it.(as long as you have windows media player)you just plug it in using the usb cord and drag and drop the songs into the folder.i would recamend this for all ages that can understand how to read and use a computer.
I have the earlier model, silver instead of black, but it's very likely that they're essentially the same box. It just stopped working for no apparent reason. Couldn't access it from my laptop, so I powered down, and it won't power back on again. It was sitting there comatose but powered on, now it won't even power on. No unusual use. Googled "western digital died" and got a LOT of reviews where this happened to other people. Be careful. Don't do what I did - all my iTunes content is on there. Every movie, every TV show, every song, every podcast. All gone. Probably forever. Google "Western Digital died" and look for a better brand name.
I spent time installing this - had to remove the CPU cooler and reinstall it... and it completely failed to work! I called Antec and they mentioned a compatibility problem with 965 boards (which I was using) and this PS. Supposedly I had a "fixed" unit though, but it failed to work. Going back to the old PS (an Antec SmartPower) worked without a problem.
My boss wanted to buy an inexpensive scanner for our office and this little Canon works great. The CanoScan software is quick, easy to use and is the same software used on almost the entire Canon line. Scanning documents in B&W; take less than 10 seconds on default dpi settings, which is pretty good for a budget scanner.The one thing I can't stand is the horrible screeching noise the scanner makes when documents are being scanned. It's so bad, that I have to plug my ears while using it...how can I describe it? It's not a loud noise; it's not a noise that will cause permanent damage, but it IS a screech that gives you that scratching-chalkboard effect. The first few times I used it--no big deal. However, the first time I had to manually feed 4 or 5 pages in a row, I had enough.I think the scanner is so thin and compact, it just doesn't have the housing or the insulation to muffle the noise. Maybe my ears are too sensitive and I can hear dog whistles too, but it's really bloody annoying.I might just have to splurge on a quieter scanner before I go crazy. I'll ask my boss to reimburse me...he's great like that.Like I said, love the scanner, hate the noise.
This item did not work I will never buy a refurbished item from Amazon. The screen freezes among other things. It should have been tested before shipped out.
This product was dirty and grimy. Reeked to high heaven of cigarette smoke. There was grim between the display screen and the digital clock read out.
Put away the food processor... this is the best way to prepare salads, and chopped veggies. And, the cleanup is easy
i just recieved the natural multimedia keyboard and it works quite well. the IntelliType Pro 2.2 software allows you to customize the top multimedia buttons allowing you to start up your favorite programs at a touch of a button.the buttons feel nice and solid. i dont like the soft feel ones because it is too sensitive and i keep on pressing keys that i don't intend to press. the keys feel like a Dell Quietkey keyboard (its those white ones, not the stealth black ones which are Dell Enhanced Quitekeys). i like a little resistance in keys so i don't accidentally press keys. the right shift key however, was a little too hard to press so i just popped it out and added some grease and replaced it and now it works just fine. it also didn't take much time to learn how to type on this kind of keyboard than standard keyboards. in addition, like the main goal of this keyboard, i dont feel any more pain in my wrists! the 6 key i don't really care about which side its on (if you are such a good "typist" then you should be able to learn and get used to it!) i got it for a great buy [especially] at the Microsoft Employee Purchase Program!
The Linksys WAP11 appears to be built on solid technology, however the software it comes with leaves much to be desired. The configurations don't make sense, and the documentation doesn't make sense, even to a seasoned computer and network engineer such as myself.The security settings are done half-hazardly, and it is very hard to get this WAP to work using its maximum security settings, even with Linksys' own pc cards!Linksys tech support seems to be vaguely aware of the fact that the configuration software comes broken, and they have very few answers.Bottom line, I'd say this would be ok for a home, barely workable in a small office (be prepared to tinker with the broken configuration software for hours), DEFINATELY not ready for enterprise usage.
Not much to tell here, bought this cable to replace another Monster brand cable I gave to my dad. Needless to say, i ended up giving him the better cable without realizing it. Since I haven't used any other brand other than Monster for fiber Cable, I really can't say if there is a difference or not. As I do have a large stereo receiver that pushes a lot of sound, I opt for Monster. I do work in a field that uses fiber optic cabling and am aware of difference in quality of cabling. Needless to say, I'll stick with Monster when it comes to fiber cables.
This is a piece of crap. It was broken when I opened it. Spend money on something else. This is a very very bad product.
Got this to replace an old B card that I had ... this is way faster to connect and works a treat in my Axim X5 :-)
I saw these at a friends house and coveted them for months. I finally ordered my own set for an outdoor party, and they worked great! They're stylish enough to use inside, yet small enough to move from place to place, including outdoors.I haven't used them on battery power yet and don't plan to (they take an awful lot of "C" batteries). No idea how long they will run on a set of batteries.The only problem I had with the speakers is actually with the remote. It arrived defective, and I contacted the mfg. in an attempt to have only the remote replaced and they sent me back to amazon. Since I don't really anticipate needing the remote, I didn't bother returning the whole kit back to amazon.All in all, I love them and plan to order a couple of add-on speakers for full house coverage.
Just like another commenter, my 'cute' Canon tortured me by sometimes showing a blinking 'H' after removing a roll a film. At times the film could not even be rewound, and the camera had to be send to a Canon Repair Center, which then spoiled the film - which of course had always unique pictures on it that could not be replaced :-(I eventually made Canon give me a refund.
Easy to program and easy to follow. If you take a different route, it automatically adjusts and updates the directions. The voice will guide you with warnings that you will be making a right turn in plenty of time to change lanes or adjust. A wonderful device!
This is my second NSLU2. My first, with 2 mirroredLaCie F.A. Porsche 320 GB External Hard Drivedrives, has been up and running flawlessly as a file/music server for a couple of years. I have recently networked myTiVo TCD648250B Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder, so this new unit along with 2 mirroredLaCie 301103U F.A. Porsche 500 GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drivedrives has become my movie server.The NSLU2 along with dual LaCie F.A. Porsche drives make an amazingly inexpensive network storage solution.
Extremely satisfied with the finish and lens cap for my Canon T2i. After losing the original cap, I kept looking around for a cap with the Canon finish at a very good price. I found the item through deepdiscounts. Shipping was EXTREMELY fast. A++ seller will def do business with again.
They're comfortable and sound good and I haven't noticed the lack of treble that I read in someone's review, though I'm no kind of sound expert either. They're not as inconspicuous as I had hope for, but they don't hurt my ears like like the older earbud style and they block alot of external sound. Like wearing earplugsI've gotten several complaints because I didn't respond to someone trying to talk to me unless I could see them.
What can I say? This is one amazing television. I debated for quite awhile as to whether to buy an LCD or Plasma big screen TV and never even thought about DLP sets until I saw this one at BestBuy. I did a lot of research online, visited a few showrooms, and even had a chance to watch a movie at a friend's house on a smaller Samsung DLP set before making the decision to go with this technology over the LCD or Plasma.There is a slight warm-up time (maybe 30 seconds) when turning on the set and that appears to be normal and once it's on the picture is truly stunning. I just updated to HDTV through Direct-TV and it is very hard to watch "normal" TV anymore.I am very happy with this set and would recommend it highly.
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 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.
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 device is USB 1.1The SMC website summary is wrong too. You need the SMC2209 for USB2.0. The initial SMC product listing is correct.SMC2208USB/ETHEZ Connect(tm) USB 10/100 Ethernet AdapterCompact USB to 10/100 Ethernet AdapterSMC2209USB/ETHEZ Connect(tm) USB 10/100 Ethernet AdapterCompact USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
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...
I like my new mouse from logitech it is easy to install and easy to use all I have to do is adjust to how my hand works on it. I have an older mouse by logitech that is still working but getting a little tired so I got this new one.
I have always relied heavily on these reviews prior to making a purchase... Until this one... I kept thinking..."well, all these naysayers just don't know what they're doing...)I bought 2 of these from Amazon. One for home and one for my small office. After spending 16+ hours with their (Indian) tech support, they gave up on trying to make the VPN work. They also could not help me cure the need to reboot the router at least daily, but up to 3 times a day.As others have stated, the constant rebooting during configuration turns what should be a 5 minute process into 15 minutes plus excersise in frustration...I ended up purchasing a wired only Netgear Prosafe VPN FVS114 for the office and an FWAG114 for home. I had the office running sweetly in less than 7 minutes with VPN set!!!Oh why oh why didn't I heed this reviews in the first place...
affordable and loud enough with good fidelity and depth of sound.
terrible product. often don't work. don't buy it.
There's just no reason to be out without one of these. Handy for all my lens, but especially handy to use with binoculars, which always seem to be dirty. Just remember to take it with you.
If there was a way to give them a negative rating, I would. I ordered two of these items and neither of them worked. It wasn't worth dealing with because of their very low price, so I wrote it off as a learning experience. I tried them with multiple functionable cables, in three different vehicles, with two different Apple devices, and could not get any power to my devices at all.
My original batteries that came with the Canon MV40 Video camera were lasting approximately 5 minutes tops. They were old & needed replacement. For the price & power you get from these it can't be beat. They last over 1.5 hours straight before needing charging again. My camcorder is palm size & the batteries are twice the size of my originals but it doesn't bother me. If these consistanly hold a charge & can demostrate longevity, I'm going to pick up another real soon!
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.
I was skeptical just like everyone else about the quality of the cable but after using this one and a Phillips HDMI cable there was no difference! So i saved an easy 100+ dollars after ordering 3 of these bad boys.
If you still use a word processor that uses the daisy wheel technology, like my mother, then get one at Amazon.com. The performance is fantastic and helps keep the word processing machine as if you bought it yesterday. The Brother 411 Brougham 10-Pitch Daisy Wheel should be used with a Brother machine to get factory results if not better. Amazon, the Brother Daisy Wheel and the Brother Word Processor, together, "Rose to the occassion" to keep my mother's machine going! Thanks Amazon!!
I noted the comments from someone that had a part that did not work.I hooked mine up correctly (LED power light was on, input hooked to Input, Out to Out) - I used their cables.It made the signals worse.In frustration I hooked it up backwards, input signal to output on booster , output to the input.Worked great.I figure there is a few that have been wired backwards, so try this if you get no signal.I like it other than the forced dance.I bought it from Circuit city for $59, but I had purchased one from Etronics that they did not have, so had little patience.
Our LaserJet 2300 had just a parallel port, so we added this network card and now any computer on the LAN can easily use it. Installation was a cinch and the web-based admin system just works. Great.
Much is to do about the problem with 5.8 cordless phones being unable to be used with the old headsets, not enough volume. Another comment was made that this Panasonic TCA60 says on the placket that it is not meant for 5.8s. Well that isn't exactly true, it says that it is meant for 900Mghz, and 2.4s but does not say it is not meant for 5.8s. The owners manual for the Panasonic 6502B dual line cordless 5.8, lists the TCA60 as being one of the phone they recommend.All that aside, this headset works great with the 5.8 Panasonic. It is just the right volume for the ear, and the boom mike comes around to the front of the mouth, has a foam cover, and sounds great. Plenty of volume and no distortion.I tried my old headsets which worked great on my 900Mghz Panasonic, and my 2.4, but was so quiet when using it with the new 5.8, that answering machines would hang up on me when I was on the line, and even my own machines would hang up, and leave a goose egg for incoming calls with it. Not with the TCA60. Plenty loud and clear as a bell.Before I got the new headset, I had read a review that it wasn't meant for the 5.8s, so I stayed away from it. I bought the Plantronics instead. It was about 25 dollars. It was so quiet that I had to send it back. It was like my old headsets. Answering machines would hang up on me. No knocking Plantronics though. Their professional wired model, including amplifier, and headset will set you back over 200, but it is the crem-de-la-crem. It is a complete system though, and wired only, as in sit at a desk and use it. Strictly a business machine. It is fully adjustable in and out for just the right setting. (Helps to tweak the mic setting so that you don't hear others talking in the background in an office environment.)Anyhow, I stopped in Staples and an expert on the floor told me with the Panasonic or general 5.8s, the AT&T; executive model for the home professional was the one to get. It was $19.95, about twice the price of the Panasonic, had the same great volume and clarity, is a little more sturdily built, and has an earpiece volume that goes beyond the Panasonic, all the way to too loud, but it also includes a volume control that the Panasonic does not have.I now own two AT&T;'s, and one Panasonic, and I love them all. With a 4 station 5.8 set up, I always have the option of one close at hand. Two or three Panasonics at that price is a good way to go. If you have a possible very loud situation-environment, then the AT&T; is the choice to go beyond comfortable listening levels, but above the background noise.It's a dream being able to answer a phone, pop in the headset, and move about totally hands free. Multi-taskers rule.Overall Panasonic KX-TCA60s are great headsets, nothing negative at all to say about them. The only thing wrong is that they can't be in more than one place at a time. Get several at this price, the convenience is worth it. If you buy three, they ship for free. :-)
The price is right and it works perfect everytime! What more can be said. I have several smart media cards from different manufacuters and have never had a problem with any of them, BUY THE CHEAPEST ONE! If you want to spend more money buy a better camera thats where your money will make a difference.
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.
Although these wall mounts were designed to mount large CRT-based televisions to walls, they now actually make great mounts for the larger, professional-style projectors like JVC's D-ILA models and those from other manufacturers building similarly sized projectors. These wall mounts are faster and much, much easier to install than the complex ceiling mounts that most installers must use these days. All you have to do is locate a stud approximately opposite the center of the projection screen, drill 4 holes, attach the mounting plate, assemble the tray and arm, and attach the arm assembly to the mounting plate. Too bad the manufacturers quit making these devices.
I purchase this product almost exclusively from Amazon. It performs to manufactures expectations. Will buy again.
What can you write about thumbscrews? These are simple, yet extremely durable and fit perfectly into my cpu case. They are much better than the ones my case came with, Couldn't ask for more.
I enjoy chatting on the phone at home. Some folks keeps me on the line an hour and a half!I purchased this off Amazon and just love it.I can hear everything fine and no one has complained they cant hear me.This is a product that does just what it is supposed to and does it well.
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.
Ordered for Christmas and it arrived in plenty of time. When delivered one of the mirrors had come off. The double-sided tape didn't hold. Glued it easily enough with super glue. Six-year-old daughter loves it and added it to her collection of "spy gear."
I purchased this item ...about two weeks ago, ..., well the next day I wanted to see if this outragiously priced case would actually work, so I tested, I dropped it with an older model iPaq I own, and when it hit the ground, the screen went off, I picked it up and shook it. All I could hear was rattling from the compaq, so I tried to turn it on, wouldn't turn on. It was completely destroyed, all the components in it had fallen off the circuit board. So I would just like to let you know, buyer beware.
This is the best investment for my computer. I love the trackman wheel it sure works for me. Gread value
Compact in size. I like that the unit plugs into the wall without a cord. Works very well and quickly.
We purchased the set in December 2007. Excellent picture and sound quality. By March, light colors appeared speckled and grainy. By June, after warming up for 30-45 minutes, the picture was completely distorted.We called for service on September 29. The in-home tech arrived on November 7 with a replacement board. He tested the set in front of my wife, and it worked (while cool). Within an hour, my wife turned the TV back on.... no LCD at all. We called the service center and they told us the installed part was bad. On 12/5, the new part was available and installed. Same problem. I escalated the issue with Samsung, and they told me that the service provider had to order a power supply. In the meantime, no working TV since September.
After less than one year of use, very little use, my son's Cars TV did what every one else has said. IT TURNS OFF SECONDS AFTER IT IS TURNED ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a very low quality tv as far a clarity and fuction but it was Cars so we got it for my son. I wish the $250 we spent on it could have gone to a bigger, better quality set! ! ! ! Live and learn, STAY AWAY FROM THIS TV!!!!!!!!!!!
This TV is all that I expected. HD is not yet available in my area. However, I can easily change the screen size to accommodate the cable size that is available. At the same time, it is equally easy to change the screen size for DVDs in widescreen.
The only thing these headphones do is raise the volume of what your listening too. This gives the illusion that they're noise canceling, but they're really not. I'm not one for real loud music, and they really hurt my ears as soon as I turned on the noise canceling.
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.
I have tried this with a Panasonic phone and with a 3rd party branded phone that has a compatible adapter. For sound, I can hear, but it is muffled. When I tried speaking, it kept cutting out, and I had to go back to the handset.I find it unlikely that this is a Panasonic-branded headset. There is nothing printed on it indicating a part number, no instructions (though probably not necessary,) etc. However, this is no surprise for the price.
Like the fact that this viewer is so simple, no batteries required. All you need is a good light to view your slides.
I'm pretty sure it's not an officially licensed body cap, it has different mass to the one that came with my T2i. However, I'm also pretty sure that it was less than two dollars and does the job just as well, so don't take that as a complaint.
I use mine for other pictures as well as i-zone pictures. If used correctly, it works pretty well. Plus I can upload it on my computer and send pictures via email and put on my homepage. It cost much less than a full-size scanner and is pretty flexible. Check out [...] for all the uses.
I purchased these specifically because I wanted a long cord and the description said 8 foot plug. Well I get it and it is only 4 feet long as per package and therefore unusable for my intended purpose. No wonder it has gone down in price if even the description can't be correct........
The Garmin C340 is a great GPS navigator. I did not have any experience with other navigators, but found it to be simple and accurate to use. The fact that this version tells the street name before the turn is great.
D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage EnclosureA little slow coming out of sleep, but fairly reliable.
I may be baised towards Apple products ... but this is the best
So, reading over the other reviews, I noticed a bunch of people had incorrect bad comments about this mp3 player. So, let me clear them up.1. You must sign up for napster in order to use it.No, you can use the napster software without being a member. The only thing is that every time you start napster, it asks you to join, but you just say no, and then you can use the software. And it is very simple to use and to transfer. I have a membership with another download site, and it is very easy to transfer those files into napster, and then transfer them onto the player.2. It doesn't plug directly into the computer.Mine does. It has a spot on the bottom where you can plug the USB wire right into the player, so you don't need the docking station. But I personally have never even had to do that. The docking station is one of the reasons why I chose this over the Ipod Mini (and also becasue it has 15 gigs more for the same price). The docking station is awesome. I always leave it connected to an outlet and the computer, and then any time I need to transfer or charge it, I just stick it on the dock, and it's automatically connected and charging.3. As for the sound, to me, it sounds exactly like a cd player. Maybe if you want better than cd quality, it's not great, but it's definately as good as cds.4. Also, as far as transferring music, I have only had a problem with a few songs, and I do believe that was a problem with napster, not the player. Napster didn't recognize the songs, so they didn't transfer to the player. But also, sometimes when they would show up as having 0 time in Napster, it would show up again on the player when I transferred it. But again, I have 460 songs on the player, and this happened with maybe ten songs. So, not really a big thing. 99% of the songs transfer great. And with napster, ripping from cds is really easy as well.5. As far as organizing the music, the only thing I don't like is that you cannot alter the music straight on the player. In order to edit the song data, or delete a song, you have to change it on Napster, delete it from the player, and re-transfer it. But this only takes a few econds, so it's not that big of a deal.6. One other thing, is that I have heard that their is no way of saving your place on an Audible. I have two books on their now, but I haven't started reading them. I do think this will be annoying, especially since one book is 14 hours, in two parts which are 7 hours each. I will update after I use them, and let you know how it goes.Overall, I think that this player is awesome, especially for the price. I got it at Best Buy on sale, for $199. Although now Best Buy is selling the exact same player for $279, and calling it the yh-920gs. I can't figure out what the gs is, or what the difference is. Even samsung.com came up with no search results for yh-920gs.I highly recommend this player for the price.
Maybe it works with some of the wireless cards out there, but who can justify purchasing one model after another from their &quot;supported&quot; list until you find one that really works? I purchased a Belkin F5D6020 after seeing it on their &quot;supported&quot; list, only to find out that not all versions of the F5D6020 are supported. Did they bother to indicated that though? No! So I'm stuck with a &quot;supported&quot; card which doesn't work. I'm not about to continue to purchase &quot;supported&quot; cards in the hope that I might just get lucky and get one that really works. They really missed the boat with their documentation and tech support on this product...
I purchased this ipod for my daughter as a christmas gift. The setting up of the ipod can be very confusing and frustrating but once that part was over she has really enjoyed the ipod. PROBLEM: Thier customer service bites, we have had problems on and off and really have not had any helpful guidance from apple custumer service. Recently her ipod was dropped and I sent it away to be repaired (paid the 30.00! shipping fee) and it has been returned to me because it is not covered on warranty. They won't even tell me what is wrong with it, I now have to drive over an hour to an apple store to find that out. Why charge 30.00 if I can't even recieve a report of what is wrong with it an an estimated repair cost.
I purchased the mstand to help raise and cool my 15 inch MacBook Pro. It works great and looks great as well. You won't believe how sturdy and solid this single piece of aluminum is. Well worth the price. Actually I would have paid a little more and it would have been more than worth it! Stop reading reviews and just buy this puppy! You will not be disappointed.Per the outside of the box:MacLife Editor's Choice - "AWESOME"Macworld - "The stand is perhaps the most attractive stand I've seen. It's definitely the sturdiest."
This is a mechanical (not optical) trackball, and they made a critical design error: the rollers are metal, not rubber. This means that if there's any stickiness to the rollers at all -- say, if dirt or hair or pet fur gets in them -- the ball slips over the rollers and it ceases to function. And the rollers aren't easily accessible so they're nearly impossible to clean.The trackball is nice and big, which makes for good control (great for gaming or detail graphic work) but after a month or so of use it simply stops functioning well. It just isn't worth the price.
Just as decribed in display...Unbelievable price for this item...Like to see more items for sale like this for the price listed. These domed bags are getting harder to find and are usually overpriced. Good deal...
I purchased this keyboard earlier this week to replace a slimmer Logitech keyboard I bought earlier in the year. That keyboard worked perfectly fine but it didn't feel very comfortable to type on.This keyboard is basic. There's no special media buttons or volume controls or macros here. Instead, what you get is a keyboard that just feels right. I know this sounds pretty vague, but it's hard to put into words the difference I feel when typing on this versus the several keyboards I've purchased over the years (and this is easily the lowest cost of the ones I've purchased). If you're looking for a keyboard that you're going to use mostly for work or doing any kind of writing, I really recommend this. If you're looking for a keyboard for gaming and but don't like using over-sized boards, this functions perfectly too. I'm gonna be buying another one for my home PC soon.
Convenient, because it works on all surfaces.The ball surface provides superb control over the cursor.The ball surface allows for rapid and smooth transitions.Little chance of scratching or damaging critical components.My last mouse lasted for five years of wear, tear and abuse.
wanted to buy a multi-function mach. for home. bought hp 6110, I HATED IT, errors after errors. printed good, scanned and faxed ok, but alwauys having to reinstall software.then i got a lexmark6100, it installed fine but DID NOT RECEIVEFAXES NOR SEND MULT. DOC.I bought my third AND LAST multi-funct. lexmark x6170.IT WAS EASY TO INSTALL[ONLY ONCE], PIKS SCANNED VERY EASILY.IT FAXES MULT. DOCS., AND RECEIVES FANTASTIC FAXES.
I originally bought this case for a Canon PowerShot SD789IS, and it fit very well. I ended up not keeping the camera and bought a Sony CyberShot DSC-W290. I was worried that it wouldn't fit, but it fits perfectly. The inside of the case is a suede-like material in pink. The bottom and sides are a nylon material and the top is black leather. It also comes with a black leather wrist strap. It has a magnetic closure which is very easy to use. There are three little pockets inside for storing a memory card. A great little case for the price.
Many friends have this ipod and i've experienced many times. The sound quality is perfect as well the amplitude. The lacking features is an FM receiver and recorder.
Pros: Good sound and fairly easy to use; unit looks nice; remote control; sleep feature- can fall asleep to radio or IPOD. Wake feature- awake to radio or IPODCons: PLEASE believe me...display is WAY TOO BRIGHT for use as a bedroom clock-even at the "dim" setting. There is an alarm setting but no snooze button- this is advertised as a table radio NOT an alarm clock; you can use station presets but only access them from the remote; when the radio or IPOD is used for alarm- be prepared to get blasted out of bed-lowest setting is a 10. It ramps up the volume when the alarm goes off but it happens so fast it's still quite a shock.Great for "table radio use" Not so good for clock radio use.
Just got my headphones and gave em a try. Work great. I even had to turn the sound down becuase it was louder than was comfortable for me. All is good.
This is one of the MOST enjoyable books I've ever read. But this is not a gadget and gizmo scifi tale. Of course, it has high tech and aliens (some DANG cool aliens), but it's not about electronics and rivets and space ships. It feels more like an action/adventure novel. Almost Lord of the Rings on a distant scifi world. It's the type of tale the first Star Wars (IV) told. You know how Joss Whedon mixed cobowy and space in his Firefly series? This one mixes medieval Ireland and space in this one. Sounds crazy, but the result is awesome. I love this book. If you liked Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, if you love lots of action with fun characters, then I think you'll love this book.
This device is great for the price. I download licensed WMA (Plays for Sure) books from Netlib. My plan was to use the FM radio for morning runs, then switch to the currently loaded book for my afternoon walk. The problem I have is that thw unit reverts back to the beginning of the book when switching from radio to song (book) mode. I haven't found a way to defeat this or a link to contact Sandisk by e-mail to question this.
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.
This printer works great. It was very easy to set up. I have 3 laptops using this printer and it works fine. Black and white prints are fast. Color is a little bit slower obviously. Color quality was ok; I have NOT tried to print photos on here yet so I can't comment on that.The scanner/copier is awesome. You can scan a document and tell it which computer you'd like it to show up on. The printer will then scan that particular computer and tell you which different programs (word, adobe,etc)the document can be scanned into. You choose and viola, the document is there within a minute.Ink consumption is minimal. I went from having an ink gobbling Epson cx6000 (check my review) to this. HUGE difference. With my Epson (or ALL Epsons according to the reviews) I was buying ink constantly. Not so with this printer. I'm a college student and I've gone through an entire semester of school only using 1/4 of the black ink.Overall, I'd say this printer is well worth the money. I was skeptical with the price being so cheap and all, but it has worked fine for me. I've had this printer for three months now. If things change; I will update this review.
We've had the C3 for 10 months. When it works, it's usually very nice. Unfortunately, we've had numerous issues. First, it takes a long time to triangulate on startup (~3-5 mins). Second, we've had numerous times where the shortest route was actually much longer than the real shortest route (yes, we also tried changing the default settings and used a second GPS that had no problem finding the real shortest route). Thirs, the unit died on us twice. Once it wound up being the car adapter (although the battery capacity had drastically decreased). This past week it simply stopped turning on. It's definitely not the car adapter, so we've no got a dead unit.When it was working, the voice prompting was good and the screen was great. The local attractions menu is very nice although in need of a drastic refresh. One trip, we tried finding a nearby sushi place outside on D.C. We tried four hits for sushi restaurants and none were there. We would be directed to the address fine, but the restaurants either were long out of business or simply never there.All in all. It's a cheap unit and has many nice features, but It' worth picking up a better quality GPS for $50 more.
A perfectly woven mystery within the adventure, and a mystical dimension made far more real than fantasy writers generally do.
Horrible copies from the get-go from this "remanufactured" replacement toner cartridge for the HP Laserjet 1320 mono printer. Every printout had a black streak down the right edge of the page, usually from top to bottom. I've just swapped in a new HP brand cartridge and the printouts are fine. I've tossed the Nukote in the trash. It's not even worth the time and effort to send it back to the vendor. Also, the Nukote's orange plastic pull-tab broke off of the plastic strip while I was pulling to remove it prior to installing the cartridge in the printer. I managed to finish extracting it from the cartridge by pulling on the bare end of the plastic strip, but with difficulty. I'm leery of buying another third-party or re-manufactured toner cartridge, and certainly never a Nukote. I'm not promoting HP cartridges, it's just that I've never had a problem them.
Ordered this remote based on a recommendation from a friend. Wasn't sure which model to go with but was ultimately persuaded by the reviews for the 550, along with its reasonable price.It is a GREAT unit - took us all of 10 minutes to set up and it works perfectly and seamlessly with all of our components - TV, cable box, DVD, receiver. I love how many options it offers for customization and how simple it is to do so. The software interface is very intuitive and we're really enjoying the process of making this unit suit our own needs.I highly recommend this to anyone considering purchasing a universal remote.
God I love this TV. This is why terrorism will eventually fail. The masses of this world love good deals that they find on-line and we will outspend them to death.Back to the Samsung. . .If you can't figure out HD-Ready from HD-Integrated then you need to cut back on the white lines. Picture quality from a clean HD signal is awesome. Garbage in Garbage out. If you hook up a crusty old VCR to this beauty it will like crap.This is by far the most bang for the buck for a DLP TV. Those crafty engineers on the Korean penninsula are busy crafting these beauties. Let's hope the North figures out that DLP's are better use of their time then making ICBM's. . .peace out, I gotta go buy more stuff.
I got mine on eBay for about $75 bucks. It had everything but the manual, and the software. That was all easily downloadable on the internet though. The software isn't too bad, actually. I originally got it to record lectures off of the internet, as I am going to law school online, but it doesn't seem to be so keen on doing that. It may work in the end though, I just haven't spent too much time on it. It didn't come with the headphones or the remote, either, but oh well. What do you want for $75? I think its a beautiful machine, by the way, and the sound is first-rate. It has locked up a couple of times, but that's been more my fault than anything. It will hold a ton of songs, too. So far, I'm pretty happy, but if I had spent $200 or so for it, I might have felt a bit different
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.
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.
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.
I work on the laptop most of the day. The X stand supported my rests in addition to a slight elevation of the laptop screen. Furthermore, it helped to reduce the laptop temperature. The design is quite good for mobility. If you don't have it, I recommend to do so.
Being that this is a wireless and USB device it is extra easy to install. Just one cable to the USB port. Especially when your USB port is on the front of your computer, like mine.It recognized the Access Point right away and didn't even have to configure much. I just followed the quick install guide and everything was fine.I also thought since it is a USB device it wouldn't transfer data as quickly. I was wrong. Everything was just as fast as the rest of my wireless network. THANK YOU D-Link!
These are very good headphones in terms of sound and comfort for this price range. I have had one pair previously. Although the previous pair only lasted a year I had washed and dried them twice in the laundry and couldn't blame the product. One earpiece stopped working after this abuse and I had to replace them. I will take better care of these headphones in the future and hopefully they will last longer ;)
This is a great printer in most ways. Easy to set up, fast and reliable good quality printing and very good value for money. However:The reason I only gave it 2 stars is that the out put is poorly thought out. It is supposed to be able to print 100 pages. if only this were true. It is more like 10 pages. I find that I have to stand and watch and every 10 pages or so I have to pull the printed pages to leave room for the rest of the job. If I don't then the pages coming out push against the ones already printed and the pages go every which way and out of order. The longer the print run the hotter the printer gets the more the pages curl and the fewer pages before I have to remove them to make room.This is a real pain as I frequently have documents to print which can run from 40 to 120 plus pages. I have to stand there watching and whisking piles of papers off the printer as they get too big. I have better things to do with my time.Even though the printer is ideal in almost every way I can not recommend it for this reason. People who only have small print runs may ignore my feed back.
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 microphone may not be a one-of-a-kind wonder tool, but it gets the job done. I've used it mostly for voice chat (Ventrilo, Counter-Strike, etc...) and the microphone is of good enough quality to project my voice through the internet clearly. Now, you shouldn't go recording your highschool band's setlist of cover songs on it, but it is good enough for Skype and other online speech programs. Also, it's plug and go. If your computer is any kind of smart at all, as soon as you plug it in to the microphone jack (hint, it's either at the front or back of the computer, is NOT a USB port, has a picture of a microphone, and is the same color as the male end at the end of the microphone cable) your computer will recognize that a jack is plugged in and will most likely make it your default microphone.I was concerned shortly after buying it, I read a few reviews saying that you had to "hold down a button" or something of the like. Now, I can assure you, there are ZERO (0) buttons on this microphone. Zip. Nada. Nil. None. What that reviewer may have been referring to was Push-to-talk (PTT), and for those of you who don't know what that is, it's pushing a button on the keyboard while talking.Lastly, I read a few reviews saying that they microphone doesn't stand up. That, frankly, is completely wrong. This microphone must have better balance than a ballerina on a highwire, because no matter what angle it's at, it doesn't fall over. You want 45 degrees? You got 45 degrees. You want 10 degrees? It can do that too. No falling necessary.
My theater room is 17 x 20 x 7 which makes it a decent size room. I was torn between buying these wall mounted speakers versus the tower models for fear the the L820's wouldn't be able to keep up. I am very suprized at how well these speakers fill up my room. I have four L820's for front left and right and surrounds. I also have the lc2 for center duties and the L8400 for sub duties.With this setup I have all speakers wall mounted and all crossed over at 100 HZ. Honestly I don't hear anything missing in the mix. I hear the bass guitars full spectrum and snares and tom toms have alot of weight. These speakers four way design really sound awesome for critical listening. Voices, pianos, and guitars sound amazing.I am completely satisfied with these speakers for a couple different reasons:- Sound perfomance is amazing (especially for movies).- Are wall mounted with all wiring in the wall/no speakers on the floor with unsightly cables.- Powered them with a modest 50 watt harman kardon reciever. If you buy the towers you will have to shell out alot more money to buy and adequate reciever to power them.With a proper positioning and proper calibration these speakers are an amazing deal for the money. There is always something better in every aspect of life, but seriously for the money I don't think there is a better deal.Lastly I would like to add that Amazon has been nothing but a class act to work with and would encourage you to do business with them. You won't regret it!
they say that these cables sound the same than cheaper ones... really i don't know i only know that if your components are expensive you should have a good cable... imagine that you have bought a US500 amp a US1000 speakers and a 300 cd player... come on take 10 to a decent cable (imagine lose sound cuality for 10 dollars)... but if your stereo is cheap i will buy a cheap cable
What to do when a family member covets your SD400? The answer was to buy them an SD410 and save almost 40%!I have been buying digital cameras from the beginning, starting with some brands that are now extinct and some cameras that offered less than 1 megapixel resolution. My most recent acquisition was a Pentax Optio SV which I panned in a review posted here on Amazon.Anyway, Canon is the benchmark for all other digital cameras. This model offers the usual Canon sturdy build and very good visual appeal. The size and weight are about 50% larger than the SD400, but still not too large for a purse.The LCD screen is excellent; 1.5 inches and readable even in bright sunlight. The optical viewfinder (I just don't like cameras that make you rely upon the LCD only for framing images; sometimes I feel I need to frame an image the old fashioned way) is tiny but very bright and also features all of the menu items you select from setup (or none if you prefer).The 3X optical zoom is smooth and fast and in most cases that's enough zoom power, though I did buy that Optio in search of even more power. For the record, pay no attention to digital zooms. They are computer trickery that enlarges the central part of your image at the expense of image resolution. For example, a 2X digital zoom effect exactly halves your resolution, making such images often unfit for printing. Talking about resolution and printing, the 4 megapixels available on this model allows for high quality 8" x 10" prints. The camera is also capable of functioning as a camcorder in a pinch.The controls of the SD410 are simple and intuitive and the menus have evolved nicely, making it much easier than it was with my S200 to navigate and adjust things. That said, the SD410 is part of a class of cameras designed mostly for automatic users; if you crave control, you're probably not shopping for this type of digicam.I find the Canon colors to be about the truest, though performance in that area is degraded when using the flash. Also, "red eye" is a problem, though newer software programs like Microsoft's PictureIt! Photo Premium 9 have finally made red eye fixes really easy.The fact that this camera operates on 2 AA batteries is great. You can be environmentally friendly using rechargeables and in a pinch you can just use alkalines available anywhere.Of course the included 32 meg CF memory card is too small to be useful, but that is the case with every single digital camera I've bought. No matter, these cards are the most reasonably priced format available, with prices now below ten cents a meg.Lastly, I want to commend the new Digic II processor in the SD410. It is ready to shoot in about one second after it is powered up, and there is almost no shutter lag at all. Recovery time for a second shot is similarly brief. Shutter lag is a big factor when selecting a digicam and this one jumps that hurdle very nicely.On balance, I'd say the SD410 is a "best buy".
Pros:- The retractable mechanism is very smooth and quiet. It feels sturdy and will last a long time.- The earbuds sit comfortably, in my ears at least. The picture above is accurate, unlike previous reviewers have mentioned.- The sound quality is alright, definitely not the best. It seems like there is no bass in the headphones.Cons:- The cord is really short. It's about 3 and 1/2 feet long. It's way too short for me to workout with. The belt loop clip is located halfway down the cord, which only gives you 1 and 1/2 feet from your belt to your ears to reach the cord. Fortunately, I won't be using these to workout with or to hook onto my belt loop.- The sound quality, as previously mentioned, could be improved.Overall, I was pleased with the purchase even though there is room for improvement.
Small size, good layout on controls. Use it for walking, biking, and when I can't sleep at night. Good battery life. Like it a lot better than the SONY that finally gave out on me.
I tried the CD to install the USB connection between pen and PC.Failed so many times. I tried for one month, I decided to return it. And I hope I still can get full refund.
Firstly I must say that I have had no dead pixel problem as yet, but I have had it only a few days so far.Now that is put aside. This is a very nice monitor to use, it has very good color balance and depth that is better than the average LCDs I've looked at and used. The backlighting creates a smoothing effect on the pixilation that is apparent with LCDs and a strong contrast which most people look for in monitors (possibly too strong. In a not too well lit room, it can become a bit hard on the eyes).Overall this is no doubt a very good LCD monitor, but it is still a LCD monitor and along with all the pluses it still suffers the usual foibles of LCDs. Namely lack of true color representation (only noticeable to the pro type multimedia worker or anybody dealing with &#8216;real-life&#8217; imagery generally), viewing angle restrictions etc.In addition to this there are two other down sides that stop me caling this a great product. Firstly the glass like paneling (that I assume works with the back lighting to create a nicer image) is good for general image quality, but does create a reflective effect i.e if there is a strong light source over your shoulder and you are looking at darkish images it is REALY annoying. I had to keep moving my big fat head to get a clear view of the opening scene of the Matrix. This shouldn&#8217;t be a problem in most cases (anybody?) but the way I&#8217;ve got things set up at home office it&#8217;s a pain &#8211; so much so that if I may be taking mine back in a day or two before it&#8217;s too late.The second things is a little harder to pin down as to why, but text just doesn&#8217;t seem as easy to read as on an average LCD (I had one sitting in the same spot as the HS73 only a day or two ago). I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s the backlighting working nastiest on my hard contact lenses or what (hard contacts refract a lot more light into the eye than those who have normal vision or even soft lenses I&#8217;m told &#8211; just to explain what I&#8217;m on about.) I can&#8217;t say much more than that except that typing this document is not as easy on the eyes as it was using a run of the mill mid priced LCD (it was a BenQ comparable to the Sony, but half the price, I don&#8217;t remember the exact model number). This could just be a matter of fiddling with the settings. In every other department though this monitor is FAR superior which is why I might just put up with the cons.To surmise:Pros: Very nice image for general computer use, strikes a good balance between general readability and graphic rendition. Most LCDs seem to do one or the other well. Very strong contrast and good color rendering, the best I&#8217;ve seen on an LCD.Cons: Usual LCD limitation, plus doesn&#8217;t react well to strong ambient light which creates reflections on the screen that can be annoying. Oh yea and the price, if I had the ability to take a 1/2 star off I would for that reason.
I have two main bags for carrying my equipment depending on the situation. The first is a Tenba Explorer 8X that I use for long distance comfortable carries. Those who do hikes in Yosemite would enjoy this bag as it is for all intent and purpose a BACKPACK with all the features you would look for in that style. That said, it is a little bulky and to get to anything inside you have to take it off and lay it flat to prevent items coming out.This bag on the other hand is a dream come true for the "Daily out and about" application. I was introduced to the Sling-Pack style of carry bag recently and once I started using them for my tote bag (Wallet, Keys, Books, etc.)I fell in love with the style for general use. I happened across this bag for a song so I got it (the 300) and found for daily excursions around town and general carry, I all I needed and then some fit comfortably in the bag vs the carry everything with me backpack.The only complaint is that there is no way to effectively carry a tripod/monopod on the pack. Other than that I LOVE THIS BAG!!!
I wanted to take some videos/photos at a recent concert and my old memory card wasn't enough. So I brought this and was able to full up a lot on just one card toward the end of the show. Great product.
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.
i bought this filter for my benq w7000 projector. the outstanding brightness on this projector makes its 3d capablitiy really standout as this format demands exreme light output to compensate for the light lost through the glasses. however, this brightness proves too much for standard 2d viewing in my small 13x10 foot home theater. enter the corkin nd2 filter. as with any neutral grey filter, this product cuts the light output by half without affecting color. i simply remove the filter when viewing 3d content and replace it for 2d. the square shape of this line of filters makes positioning it in front of the lens. and the price on amazon was far less than any other i could find.
I purchased this keyboard based on the reviews other people had about this keyboard. Most of the reviews were right on, great ergonomics, but a sticky spacebar. I usually try to stay away from Microsoft products, but there no other keyboard comes close in terms of ergonomics.
This is a lightweight plastic device with a good design and a decent design quality. It's easy to use and does what it's supposed to.Be careful with the adapters ring used to attach this to the lens, some of them have white writing on the front which will reflect off of your filters and show up in your photographs. Google "cokin design flaw" for my example shot on flickr and review on Amazon about this issue. Cokin did say they would fix this in future versions, and i was happy with their responsiveness on the issue.
I have learned not to buy refilled ink cartridges. These are good cartridges and work great. No problems.
I purchased this item to measure amps used by all electrical items in my home. I havea battery system and power usage is a big deal as I have a finite amount of power available. It has more features than I need, but it works very well.
The sharpness of this lens is way better than I expected. I'm using a Nikon D7000 and have been using 1/500 shutter speed for hand held, braced, and tripod shots. Hold the camera still and you will get very sharp pictures in good light even at 300mm (450 35mm equiv). Even in poor light, pictures turned out surprisingly well. I have a lot of recent Nikkor lenses and this one really is very good. I've been using it for birds, closeups of flowers, and a few people shots. The only downside is that your really have to move far back if you want to shoot people and you do have to work to hold it steady. Overall I'm completely satisfied. It is a great price for such a good lens.
This program is not properly advertised. It WILL NOT make copies of your DVD Movies, since most movies are copy protected. In order to use this program, you must download a program to remove the copy protection, rip the dvd to your hard drive (you must have a ton of hard drive space to rip the entire disk to your hard drive. See vcdhelp.com for more info) and then copy from your hard drive to the dvd. There are free programs that do this same thing and are really no harder than using this program. It's a shame, because I have used many Pinnacle products, but this just doesn't deliver, since most commercial DVD's are copy protected.
I actually use this to save money by cutting it to many smaller sizes. I use them on all my personal items such as my camera, camcorder screen, calculator, mp3 player screens, watches, cell phone, etc.... It is much cheaper than using the original manufacture screen protector for each product, and it works just fine.
Nice case, good quality, the only issue that kept me from giving this product 5-stars is the fact that the front window is made out of a low grade plastic and does not work well with the case(quailty wise). But over all I am happy with the case.
I purchased the beltronic v995 in july 2010 and got two speeding tickets already and some times i can see the cop car before it alerted the ka band.
This is the second mStand that I've purchased. I had one at home and just had to get one at the office where I have a big 30" display. It's ideal for raising up a MacBook Pro to be in alignment with larger displays, and also helps to declutter my desk. Additionally, raising the MacBook Pro off a flat surface provides more airflow, preventing my Mac from overheating.All in all, extremely satisfied with the design, construction, and appearance of this product.
What a terrible piece of equipment! First, it you have to VELCRO it to your camera, putting adhesive goo on your hotshoe. If you try tilting your camera, it falls off because of the poor fit. It is just a pain to use- make one yourself and save some grief and money.
the first one i bought was an open item (cheaper), it produced a distorted sound, my guess is that's why it was returned. i liked the idea of having both charging and aux out with only using one plug, so i gave it another shot, bought new this time and it sounds great! no issues so far! I also like the fact that it automatically stops the music when you turn off the car power (ignition).
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.
Well, this little guy saved our butt when we were going to Canada through the bushy and dark New York upstate - the cop was hidden deep in the trees. and when the cop is far away behind you - it will also tell you... but otherwise its just as effective as eye sight i wouldn't rely completely on it - even the most expensive one will not save your butt or the 360 degree one. Its a handy tool to have (also much hated) so hide it if you get pulled over lol :] goodluck!!!
I gave it away. They said it works fine and fit their needs. IT MAKES THEIR LIFE EASIER. good product.
This is a great product. I'm always a little wary of not using the manufacturer branded product. But these batteries are great and the price is much more reasonable than Canon branded batteries.
I've had this camera for more than a month now and have only one thing to say - Wow!i have always been a Canon buyer, for their quality and ease of use and this camera does not disappoint. I needed a point-and-shoot digital camera to shoot pics of my kid and given that the primary consideration was ease of use - the other option of my Canon EOS SLR was a little cumbersome for action pics of a kid - I am thrilled with this camera. How much better could it be? Great pics, 7.1 mp, 10x zoom AND quick, easy downloads.A winner and highly recommended.
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.
Very satisfied with the product. I ordered 120" screen to go with my 8350 projector in my Home Theater. Was able to install the product within an hour or so. Image is crisp and sharp.Only issue, Anchors and Screws were not included with the product. It was good that I had some at home
I purchased this player because it was the only one I could find that had an RF adaptor to hook up to my old TV. I have purchased some RCA products in the past and had no problems. That was not the case with this DVD player. After having hooked up the player it ran about 10 minutes and lost picture and also had distorted sound. I left it sit for about a half hour and tried it again with the same results, no picture and distorted sound. Some people have had good luck with this player but I DID NOT. It was returned the next day for a Magnavox. I have only had the Magnavox for about one week but so far no problems.
Unknowingly my son-in-law and I both bought the same camera a day apart and for the same reasons. This is by far the best camera for the money around. Its flexibility is enormous. Its size is perfect to carry and not be burdened.I love it and will probably never use any thing except &quot;Auto&quot; but I still have the oher features is I want. I use a Viking CF card reader to download to photoshop which works perfectly for me. Far and away the best buy around
I bought these for my girlfriend because the computer with all her music is in the bedroom and she spends most of her time in the living room. She has a one bedroom apartment built during world war II with really thick walls so I was concerned about whether this would really work. Within minutes I had the sound coming out of the speaker and it was much better than I would have expected--very transparent and clear. The remote works great for controlling the volume. Two items to mention: 1) you will need to get a splitter if you want the sound to still be heard over the computer speakers--you can buy one cheap on this site. 2) the speakers are not a stereo pair--this setup is designed for someone who wants to have sound in a couple of different rooms. These speakers exceeded my expectations!
I am a photographer for a local News Station, and I travel all day long. From one story to another, I am constantly in the car. In the days before this GPS I had one hand on the wheel, and the other hand holding my map book. As you can imagine, it was dangerous at times. But since purchasing the C340, it has made my job sooooooooo much easier. I can focus on driving, and let the machine go to work. So far it hasn't lead me astray, which is good, cause if I missed a breaking story because of this thing, I would chuck it out of the window.In the end all I can say is this thing works for me. Great PIO database, always finds me a place to eat in when I'm in the middle-of-nowhere. I highly recomend this product.
The other reviews covered most of what you would want to know if you were considering this player, I'll breifly express my opinion and include some technical details not found in the other reviews.This player is amazingly robust, small, and sexy. Having owned an Apple Nano prior I really appreciate this players "stance" of being shorter and thicker. The unit is about twice as thick as a Nano, but less then half the height. For me with larger hands this unit is much easier to operate. Some people complained about having to reset their unit, having had this for 2 months now I've never had a problem.Technically, the unit stores the location of several songs and movies you've been listening to in its memory. This is great for videos and podcasts where you may have to put down the device inbetween listenings. The syncing software works well with the exception of some video's you have to convert first before putting on the player. the included Zencast software (for subscribing to podcasts etc.) works very well and also allows you to sync within it. Finally you can also use the device as media storage device for other files if desired. The ability to throw music (and charge) the player on any PC is a huge advantage of this player (and other non-Apple products), I'm grateful to get away from the lock-in that is Itunes.
printer works great. easy to set up. it was visible to the network immediatly upon powering up. I would recommend this printer to anyone. beats any other printers in the price range, especially cmpared to any brand of inkjet, cartridge eating printers.
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!
I don't think it ever actually worked, and it was just too cheap to return. I should have listened to the other reviewers.
I've really grown to hate this radio. It has all the features I want, it is solidly built, it looks great. But the bass level is cranked up to the point where it distorts the music. And, no, there is no equalization or bass/treble controls. So, if you want *all* of your music to go thump-thump-thump, it's a well-made shelf stereo. But if you want to listen to music the way it was originally recorded and performed, this thing will drive you nuts.
I started shooting RAW format and quickly fill up the 4 GB cards...that's a lot of data to download. I have been using the Imagemate 12-in-1 and been very happy with it but now I need something a bit faster. This is the reader I was looking for. It is quite attractive, a nice black rubberized square, compact, and fast. Plug it in, download..that easy. I pretty much only use the Sandisk Extreme CF cards so cannot say how it will work on other brands, but it is excellent with the Sandisk brand. This Extreme reader now lives in my camera bag as the small size makes it a great traveller also. Highly recommend.
i love ur cereal but all i eat is the oat clusters and the almonds whoever is in charge of this i think u should make a cereal with just almonds and oat clusters!i would absoulty love that it would make my day!!byereba gillispie
This was a Christmas present for our daughter. It was a hit and used constantly all day long. Battery life seemed good considering it was played back and deleted numerous times. I can't wait to take it on vacation. It takes very good video with good sound and lighting. I can't believe quality for the price.
This is a great MP3/WMA player with one glaring deficiency: It insists on playing the songs in alphanumerical order by track title. The manual states this, customer support verified it and I couldn't find a reasonable work-around, so it went back. Sure you can manually move from one song to another as they play, but if you want to load an entire CD and listen to the songs in the order in which you're accustomed, it won't do it without interaction. In my opinion, this is a colossal design flaw. The original MuVo 64 and 128 will play the tracks in the order which you load them but not this one. If that won't bother you, the MuVo NX is the one to get.
Good and inexpensive. Does the job more than adequately. If you don't get good quality when plugged into a computer, it likely has more to do with your computer's cheap sound card. I use a USB audio adapter with this headset, and the sound/microphone quality is fantastic.
I bought this based on the reviews here and the price.I did a lot of research on how to replace a usb card.I was told to remove the old card but the old usb was actually attached to the motherbosrd and not in a pci slot.(Gateway, intel III, 996MHz, 512MB ram., XP Home(service pack 2))I saw some caveats on removing usb 1 drivers before installing the new one but I didn't do it.When I got it, I just put it into the open pci slot and restarted.I got a few messages as it recognized each usb device and then it just worked.No problems at all, so far.
I have been user of MS natural keyboards for over 10 years. I went through many of them esp. when I spilled water over.This one has huge problem and I am returning it back.The keys are harder to press than other keyboards (how can this be ergonomic?) and worst of all the space bar is very noisy and even harder to press.This is such a poor design.
I received my AGU fuses fast, in no time, and in excellent conditions. As always AMAZON giving excellent service and high quality items.
I was searching for a wireless keyboard when I came across this keyboard in the store. After trying it in the store I had to abandon my search for a wireless keyboard as I could not see myself using any other keyboard. The ergonomics of this keyboard are the best I have ever felt.
Well that may be a bit dramatic, but you'll be amazed at the quality of these speakers. They bring games and movies/music/TV to life and will get the cops called on you with perfect clarity of sound quicker than you can say "I'm sorry I couldn't hear you knock over the music Officer."These speakers are like broadband internet access. You can never go back to dial up. I plugged a 5 switch fiber optic splitter into the receiver and am running everything in my house through fiber optic lines and home made THX Monster cable with gold connector ends leading to each of my satelite speakers. You will want to invest in some decent speaker cables because the ones that come with the system are garbage and a real miss match for this caliber of speaker.I would knock these down one peg for ease of use because you really need to obtain and install high quality speaker cables before you can realize the true potential of this set up but it is worth the effort. Do yourself a favor and pick up 100 feet of THX certified speaker cable and 5 sets of high quality standard speaker wire ends immediately after you add this to your cart. You won't want to pay local store prices after you realize the speaker wires that they send you with these just won't do.There are no better PC speakers available on the market that I could find after an exhaustive web research. I have not regretted this purchase for a second and neither will you. Don't torture yourself any more. Add them to your card and then pick out some speaker wire's.
The Nikon branded LensPen is a rebranded version made by LensPen in Canada. I was pleasantly suprised to find that it works exactly as described. It cleaned up all of my lenses and filters and they all look great. I got mine through Adorama and it arrived within 2 or 3 days.
The items arrived soon than expected, and were exactly as advertised. I would purchase from this vender again.ThanksPaul
Great sound. I use on my computer and my ipod. Works great for me. I dropped these a couple of times, still works.
These cables are of excellent quality, are exactly as described, and produce great sound! The wife remodeled our living room and relocated the tv and satellite receiver to the opposite side of the room - rendering my present cables about 10 feet too short to reach the stereo receiver. These cables hook up to the existing cables and plug into the satellite receiver and BAMM!! Great sound. Just as good quality as the existing AR cables and at about half (or less) the price you'll pay at a big box store- that is if you can find extension cables in stock there. Just note that these are EXTENSION cables- male RCA plugs on one end and female RCA plugs on the other- so as to plug up to your existing cables. We received the order in just 3 business days after ordering, great service!
I wish that I had found this much sooner. It does a very good job of cleaning lenses. So much better and easier than the old liquid cleaners. Removes finger prints and other smudges quickly.
Let's be honest here people. If you expect professional work out of a $30 printer you need to re-think what you are doing. This printer is great for at home jobs. It's a personal printer, not an office printer. For people that need to print out papers every now and then its great. Yes the print cartridges are small, but at target you can get a black ink cartridge for $15. That beats $25 for a black ink cartridge. So yes it holds less ink, but the cartridges are cheaper.I by no mean am saying this printer is fantastic and you should never worry about buying another printer again. But it was only $30 and it does its job. Once it dies I'll go buy another $30 printer.I rated this machine 4 stars for its price range. If this was to be compared to a $80 printer it wouldn't hold its own, but that is why there are different prices!Nice and compact little machine. I could easily see myself taking it with me on a small trip if needed. Closes up real small and is not bulky. Very lightweight.WARNING: The only warning is some do not come with a USB cable. At least mine didn't and that is what the instructions said. But my old HP died so I just used its USB cable. Also no black ink cartridge, but you can get black out of the color cartridge.
I purchased my Sima SCC for backups of commercial DVDs and old VHS tapes. Hooked it and and it worked out of the box - real simple. It creates high quality copies with no degradation at all, as far as I can see. The analog controls for color correction are also a plus. I recommend without hesitation to anyone needing this use.
This camera looses when you put in a new roll of film. And, it happened to me with two seperate Cannon Elph's. The display shows a flashing &quot;H&quot; and you can't take any pictures. In the manual it says you just have to take the battery out to fix this problem. Most of the time the film gets ruined and when you take the battery out the date get reset. I would not buy another Elph camera. It irks me that Canon obviously knew about this problem when they put the camera on the market (since they describe it in their manual) but chose to sell a defective product.Thanks Megan
It was a easy transaction and was in my hands in just a few days
I bought my Dirt Devil about 2 years ago.It was amazing at first, I didn't even mind reaching into the dirt to take everything apart to clean it. Boy did that not last long! hair wraps around the spinners, not to mention it gets clogged with dust ( i even had to use chop sticks to unclog it once). Before you ask, yes i clean my vacuum on a regular basis. The filter is easy to clean with water i will give them that.After a year it started over heating half way through my 2 bedroom apartment. shortly after a burning smell and now i can't even turn it on! my last vacuum (darn it I can't remember what it was) lasted 6 years!!!I did go to the dirt devil website and this vacuum is on clearance...STAY AWAY is my best advice! Looks like the shark may win this battle.
Product checked to be OK when I testing it. I just seems wrong that a 2.75 item costs 2.98 to ship, when you by two it should have been the same cost but it was another 2.98 to the cost. What a RIP OFF!
There are many great features to this camera but the best is it's size. It's small enough to put in your pocket so that you have it with you all the time while on vacation. I have a new, regular-sized digital mini-cam and took it along with my Point & Shoot camera to Greece recently and found that I didn't even take the larger camera out of the bag the whole time I was there, it was so much easier to use my Point & Shoot. While the 30 minute version of the camera is sufficient for most people, I find the 60 minute model perfect for me.
If you&#8217;re looking for a small/simple camera bag to tote your camera around, this might be what you&#8217;re looking for. I got a Cannon Rebel for taking vacation pictures and needed something to stash my gear in (warning: I am NOT a professional. My definition of &#8220;gear&#8221; is: the camera, its lens, the neck strap, an extra lens, an extra battery, an extra memory card, and the charger.) I am VERY happy with my purchase! The bag fits all of that and still could carry a little more (would make it harder for easy/fast access of the camera though). I LOVE that the bag is high quality &#8211; metal clips (not plastic), durable fabric, runners on the bottom (stands up to being placed on rough surfaces), and thick walls to absorb moderate impacts.Added bonus: it&#8217;s made for all-day lugging around without causing fatigue. NOTE: there are actually 2 straps! The shoulder strap is well padded and works as a side shoulder strap or a diagonal-across-the-body shoulder strap. If you choose to use it as a diagonal strap, that&#8217;s where the 2nd strap comes in handy &#8211; the 2nd strap (not padded, but still high quality) comes out from the back of the bag and can be secured around your waist, thus minimizing the movement of the bag, and turning it into a stationary object on your body. [Ladies will understand the frustration of digging through a purse, only to have the purse move away from you as you dig. Not the case with this 2nd strap!] I got to the point where I didn&#8217;t want to take the camera bag off of me while we vacationed at Yellowstone &#8211; the two straps working together made it so that I had a nice constant arm rest, and a bag that was actually easier to access than my purse!All I can say is that if you&#8217;re like me and need a durable bag to stand up to vacations and is not a pain to lug around (assuming that you don&#8217;t own multiple cameras/lenses) this is THE bag to buy!!!!
cannot put it in typewriter correctly. the typewriter itself is terrible. i have not returned it because it is too heavy for me to handle3
After purchasing 3 different PDA's before I found one I liked, I decided that Palm series PDA's were not worth the money.The clincher for Palm for years now has been that they have a lot more software available for their Palm operating system. This is, rather, a very ridiculous argument considering that unless you want 15 different card games or an inefficient money management program, than purchasing a Palm OS PDA is ridiculous.Palm OS PDA's come with slower processors, the good programs must be downloaded to be used, and features like 801.11x wireless capabilities are only available in high-end models. (Okay, some come with cameras that have worse resolution than my $15 web cam) The software that is installed on them operates well, but does not have as user-friendly of a interface as MS Windows Mobile 200x (especially sense most people are accustomed to Microsoft software already).It is true that MS Windows Moble 200x/Tablet PC Edition have fewer programs available, but the ones that are available are a lot more efficient and user friendly. The good programs for this operating system are already installed such as: MS Pocket Word, MS Pocket Excel, MS Messenging (like outlook), File Explorer, Picture viewer, and Windows Media Player. These programs are also a WHOLE LOT easier to synchronize and use with other MS desktop applications (for obvious reasons). Other cool and useful programs can be downloaded for free or a small charge like: Adobe Acrobat, Powerpoint Viewer, and AOL Instant Messenger.Bottom Line: You can buy a Pocket PC for around $250 or so that often has wireless, a digital voice recorder, and an INCREDIBLY easier sync system with other MS applications.If you like paying the same for a crappy 320x320 camera and having to settle for programs that often have to be downloaded or purchased to sync with basic MS products (if you can figure out how to download them at all) and have no wireless capability then PalmOne is for you. Otherwise BUY POCKET PC!!
I own two of these mice. One is a refurbished one in Silver/Blue/Black color (as you see pictured on the Amazon website), and another is a Black/Red one. I use both of my mice with Macs. I'll be honest, I didn't buy the mouse for its multimedia features and ability to be used as a remote. In fact, Logitech doesn't even advertise compatibility with Macs, but I know most USB mice have no problems working with Macs.There is no Mac software from Logitech for this mouse, so you can't normally take advantage of all the buttons. Using the standard Apple Mac OS X drivers under 10.4.8, you get access to regular clicking, right-clicking, scrolling up and down and scrolling left and right (via the tilt-wheel). The other buttons don't do anything.Fortunately, there is an EXCELLENT shareware mouse driver for Macs called USB Overdrive. Using USB Overdrive, you can assign each of the 14 buttons on this mouse to a different function, which is simply amazing. The combination of USB Overdrive and this mouse is a multi-button mouse lover's dream (note that USB Overdrive also allows you to specify different commands on an application to application basis).I'm quite found of the operation of the mouse, but how about the ergonomics? Well I have small to mid-size hands, and I find the mouse to be a very nice size and fit. Every button is within easy reach and it's pretty easy to pick up the mouse when you reach the end of a table/mousepad/etc. It does require AA batteries and they do tend to make the mouse kind of heavy, but I rarely have to pick it up so it's not much of an issue for me. If you're really concerned about the weight, the mouse will also operate off a single AA battery. A nice thing is that it has an on/off switch on the bottom if you want to conserve battery power if you know you won't be using the mouse for a while.So if I like this mouse so much, why am I rating it only four stars? Mainly because of value. To me a multi-button mouse is about convenience, and I can't justify paying $40-$50 for convenience when a $10-$20 will get the job done. I was able to buy my mice in the $20-$30 range and for that price I consider it a great value. If it were normally in that price range I would not hesitate to give it a full 5 stars.
This Sima SCC works great. Can sharpen a DVD picture to make it look better than the original! I've seen were some people stated that it will only work from DVD to VCR....but that's not true. You have to "trick" your DVD Recorder by going through a S-VHS VCR inputs (S-jacks)then outputs to your DVD Recorder. Connect the Sima SCC Video Color Corrector to the DVD player BEFORE going through a S-VHS VCR input S-Jacks & then the output S-jacks to the DVD Recorder, then it works GREAT!! Will make a better picture than the original. You just got to know what your doing! Better than the new Sima products if you use it correctly.
What can I say, it is a two gigabyte memory card purchased for use with a scientific calculator. I am satisfied with this product and would recommend it for suitable applications.
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. :)
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.
This scanner seems well engineered. It does things automatically without fuss and the default settings seem reasonable. I really like the single button copy-to-printer feature. Another reviewer mentioned that it's hard to change settings or controls. I found that by opening the control window, there is a way to manually control pretty much everything. I only installed the CanonScan Toolbox software, which does simple things well and otherwise stays out of the way. The small size and weight combined with power-over-USB (no power cord) makes it really easy to take to another location and use with a laptop. It's fast enough for my purposes. It's a little noiser than some scanners, but not too bad. Great all-purpose scanner for light duty applications at a decent price.
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.
These are e-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t!!!The sound reproduction is remarkable. You hear all of the music from the lows to the highs in crystal clarity.I've had these for over a year now and love them. I can't say enough about how great they sound! There are some pros and cons with these phones, but the pros outweigh the cons for me.Cons: ...Not very rugged. They are a delicate piece of equipment &amp; must be respected as such..............I don't care much for the &quot;jell type&quot; ear pieces (I replaced mine with something else. I'll tell you &quot;what and how&quot; in the latter part of this review).............If not properly inserted in the ears, the sound quality suffers greatly. (THIS IS A KEY FACTOR)Pros: ...Tiny phones which will out perform most other phones (small or large) in the much higher price range. (I'm not kidding)............Very power efficient (small input = BIG OUTPUT)............Batteries on portables last longer because you don't have to pump-up the volume. But you can pump it up till your ears bleed if you'd like. They sound great either way.About the ear pieces...The unit comes with several sizes and shapes of ear pieces and the key to these phones is proper fit and comfort. I replaced the originals with &quot;soft foam ear plugs&quot;, which were purchased at a local pharmacy. These are the type that you compress, stick'em in your ears and they expand to fit perfectly. They don't cost much and are very easy to modify for use with &quot;The Plug&quot;. All you need to do is to cut the foam ear plugs down in length to fit over the tube on the ear pieces. Then heat up a straight pin on the stove and use it to pierce a hole through the center of the foam ear plugs. Bingo! You've got new ear pieces which work better than the originals.
I hate carrying around heavy bags. The laptop, a 17 inch, is heavy enough already. Do yourself a favour and buy this bag. It will save you shoulder pain. Its perfect for carrying around a big 17 inch around campus. lo lo love ing it. Me encanta!
I bought one of these routers, and I was NEVER able to get any of my computers to get an IP address from it while WPA encryption was turned on. It wasn't just the single unit either, I had exactly the same problem with a replacement unit, and between two different laptops, one with an Intel wireless-G card, one with a Broadcom.If you want to use high encryption on your wireless network, forget this box.
Too small around waistToo small for CD playerWas disappointed in productHave Sony CD player so thought I was buying right one
I own one of these for 2 years already. It's a Pioneer! I installed it myself, works flawlessly with 200W speakers. It reads even bad CD's. By bad CD's I mean the ones that give you a reading error with other players. Great Value.
Had this router for about a month. Very easy set-up and good range. I'm very happy with product overall.
I bought the Garmin StreetPilot basically for taking alternate routes to avoid traffic tie-ups when we are travelling interstates. The first time I used it was for a trip to Nashville. It was great for navigating in a city where we had no paper maps. We used it to find a shopping center, a particular restaurant where we only had the name and no address (it's locating of various points of interest--restaurants, malls, gas stations, etc.--is super), and to get around the city in general. I didn't use it on the main highway since I knew where I was going and it had me turning on roads other than what I intended. You need to use common sense with the system as it tried to take me on a street that no longer was a through street. But making a turn caused the Garmin to reprogram and it got me to my destination by another route. It's a great little device and I'm glad I purchased it.
The female to female adapter works perfectly. it was a little hard to get the plugs in, but im not too worried about that. i think it said somewhere on here that this is gold coated but that is deffinatly not true. all in all though a good product for a fair price.
I PUT THIS IN A 04 F150 SUPERCAB DRIVER SIDE.IT FITS GREAT
We are very pleased with this product! After looking at many frames in stores and online, we chose this frame for quality and value. It took less than an hour to assemble with two people and was extremely easy to hang with the brackets provided... The image quality looks fantastic and our projector is only a 720P resolution with a 4000:1 contrast ratio. I would absolutely recommend this product!
I've used this few times so far, it stop pretty gently compare to my previous rewinder, this is the most needed feature I need I and I really like it,
Great sound quality. Comfortable headphones. Use them all the time. Good value for the product.
This camera bag does a great job It holds both of my cameras and all of my equipment And is comfortable to.
Bought as a gift and the recipient loved it. Would recommend to any photographer that does still-life or food photography.
I have this product for more than three months. We (whole family) use it everyday and feel very happy for it. We locate it at the 2nd floor and be able to use the network in the basement. The speed of downloading or gaming is very good too. A neighbor living at 200 yards away could use our network too. Now let us hope this good product can last long.
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.
The jump system works great! Now my husband can have his radio in the car for long drives, but still bring it in the house to listen to when he is at home. Very reasonably priced, it saved on having to buy two units. The sound is very clear, and there is a noticeable difference from the HD receiver sound and the traditional radio broadcast. Even the non HD stations sound clearer!
As most of you know , there are mp3 players from various manufacturers, Apple is most prominent , followed by Creative, Sandisk and so on. Microsoft has created a well crafted mp3/video player to compete with the Ipod. I have owned both Ipod gen 5 video Ipod 30gb and will compare it to the Microsoft Zune 30 gb model. I mention that the Zune comes in the 80 gb flavor,but I found it totally buggy and returned it immediately.The Ipod costs more than the Zune, but is lighter and more slim. neither has built in speakers , so you will need to play it through something i.e. head phones, or amplified speakers. The screen size is larger on the Zune than on the Ipod, so this is a distinct advantage for the older viewed, the eyes go bad after 40 years of age. Both units are well made and battery life is similar and decent enought to actually watch a whole movie of 120 minutes. The Ipod uses propriatory software called ITunes and Zune uses its own (what else) Zune software.Both programs do the same file management, remembering that computer association is critical , in that once you link your songs to one portable with one computer , you will have to erase all songs in order to add others from a different computer. A Bummer to say the least. Purchasing songs is pretty much the same for both players, but downloading and sharing purchased songs is almost impossible to do.Well I hope that you go out and buy the 30 gb Zune if you were considering the Ipod or the Zune 80. The first one is name recognition only that the second is way too much storage space for a portable to have, and I guarantee that no one will ever listen to more than 20 gb of music before losing his or her mind.
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.
In a nutshell you just might be the only person in the world with one of these. That in itself is worth the purchase price.
Great product and very inexpensive! I bought it "refurbished" and S$H cost more than the product. Works well on my new laptop for phone clals overseas as well as for just headphone function.
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
This is the camera you need to shoot videos, movies, commercials, shorts, weddings, sporting events, family gatherings, and just about everything else in between. I own several formats of movie cameras both video and film and have worked with just about every brand and type of Prosumer and normal grade camcorders around and this is by far the best thing since film. It can look any way you want it to, if you know what your doing, and have a few extra bucks for attachments and learning booklets and or dvd's. Nobody said making movies was easy, but its the greatest job a person could ever have or dream for. This camera records 16:9 similar to but less than HD quality but with a great film look. If you buy the panasonic anamorphic adapter it adds the ever so famous dof look that every movie has. Over all this is the best digital 24p film quality movie camera for under $5000.
Sure the Lexmark C720 printer is old, but as long as I'm able to get supplies for it at reasonable prices, I'm going to keep on using it.
Purchased as a gift for daughter. She was very satisfied with quality and the colors to help her arrange her music by catagory.Good price and Great Seller...prompt ship.
I haven't seen this product at all, but why waste your money on outdated technology? Floppy disc storage? Any storage less than CD capacity is wasted money. I'll wait on the next generation product.
Just got this little gem yesterday and, though I haven't mastered some of the subtleties of the software, the learning curve for making basic address labels was fast enough so that by the end of the first hour I'd made all the labels I needed, and proceeded to print out all the ones my co-worker had agreed to do, just because it was so easy to help her out. The reviewer who said it is slow to print a single label must be experiencing technical problems; I found it almost instantaneous. I did have one problem which was due to not securing the roll of labels tightly enough, and was pleased to learn that the Dymo technical support number was helpful and required no more than 30 seconds on hold to get through. This machine has some amazing features I haven't mastered yet (for instance, it will automatically check the accuracy of your address against a database over the internet). Love this gadget & can't wait to learn more about it!
I bought this Expresscard adapter to compliment the dismal number of USB ports on my Sony Laptop. While it does exactly what it's advertised to (provide two additional ports), the adapter does not provide enough power to charge a device. I don't know if this is a limitation of the card, or of the ExpressCard bus, but it was an inconvenience. It has more than enough power to run a USB mouse, however.The card I received was shoddily manufactured. on the top of the card, nearest the ports themselves, it looks as if the two pieces of metal that comprise the body of the card were haphazardly slapped together. I had to pop one end in with my Gerber Multitool in order to prevent a hazard to the user.The business end of this card is unwieldy, at best. If you're going to have your laptop on a tabletop, it should be fine, but anywhere else, and you have this gigantic black protrusion sticking out. Not esthetically pleasing, but as I said before, it performs as advertised. I would not buy this a second time.
For the price, these speakers sound GREAT! They have great bass and treble, and sound great even when you turn them up all the way. I may buy more and replace the rest of the speakers I have throughout my house. They were easy to install, and look great too!
This widescreen display came with my computer and died in approximatly 2.5 years. I always had problems with it, typically it compressed the screen image, which was resolved by turning it off then on again. One day it went all white, and never worked again. Thankfully I saved my old NEC lcd monitor which is more than 3 times as old.Gateway customer support confirmed the monitor was dead. This is the only Display, monitor or TV that I have ever owned with such a short life span. Clearly, Gateway is producing an exceptionally low quality product if I had purchased this separatly (retail), I would be enraged. Reading reviews of other Gateway monitors shows this to be a general trend. search them and see for yourself
This served as a good replacement for the old Palm cord. Retractable is always nice with so many cords around already.
The ink in the cartridge dried up within 4 months use . It was only good for about 120 print pages.
I cannot read maps or use the mapquest directions without missing a turn. I need specifics, like roads as I pass them so I can see how close I am getting to the road I need to turn on. This system gives you play by play directions until you get to your destination. I love, love, love this product. Matter of fact, each time I take it with me when someone else is driving, they usually get the model number and purchase it for themself. It is sooo easy to use and talks the directions to me step by step. When I'm somewhere it's confusing like a large city, I enlarge the map so I can look ahead to see where I'm headed. Cannot say enough good things about this product if you are location or map challenged like me!
I'm considering getting one of these but I also need an MP3 player. With the compact flash expansion how does it compare to a purpose built MP3 player like the diamond rios?
Im 15 and am extremely picky about my audio equiptment. these headphones just outdo everything else in thier price range by far... GREAT bass and well everything else. did i mention the fact that radio shack sell the exact same thing ( just in different colors) for 40 bucks!? i saw them myself. these headphones still amaze me with thier quality and power!i have a pair of 200 dollar headphones and i still use these headphones. they do really loud( as in blow your ears out) and still hold quality without distorting whatsoever. ive had them a while and have had no problems AT ALL.they are a great size and dont stick out anywhere so i can put my hat on over them without people thinking i have some sort of tumor on my head or something. take the deal! if your looking for the best headphones ever ( especialy for the extremely low cost) this is BY FAR the way to go!
I bought one of these 2 years ago & love it-my batteries are still rechargable and last quite a while in my camera.I bought the recent purchase for my daughter, she will get a lot of use of the batteries and recharger.I think this product is a great value & I recommend it highly.
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.
My headphones work for about 30 minutes - then static takes over. No amount of tuning, volume adjustment, plug and unplug works. They just stop working. I went to the Radio Shack where I had purchased them and the sales clerk that helped me has the same headphones - and the same problems. These were the second set of headphones - and I've just given up.
This router works alright, and set up was pretty smooth. But that's where the good ends. I also own a 802.11g D-link router that has 1 antenna. This "Pre-N" router has worse coverage is 10x slower. Literally. I use to download from the same server at over 200k/sec, now it's about 20/k sec. It's slower than a 802.11b or anything I've ever seen. Maybe it has to do with configuration that needs to be done with older G wireless adapters, but I'm sickened by this purchase. This is suppose to have 2 super antennas, but coverage and speed stink more than ancient routers with 1 antenna.
i love these speakers but why are they priced at $1000 thats some straight BS. i bought these off amazon for like $250 a few years ago.
Along with excellent sound quality, it looks good on my entertainment center. I received product within 4 days.
I just got my itrip in the mail just now. i tried it on my car and.. booyah! the quality is awesome. can't tell the difference from the cd. i don't know why many are saying it isn't good and you'll just end up wasting your time and money. maybe it's just because i don't live near the city. all in all it really is a good buy. cheap price... good audio quality... what else can you ask for??
I've had other rechargable Ni-MH batteries and chargers in the past for my Canon A540, but they didn't come close to holding a charge like this Sony battery does. I always just assumed it was my camera that was draining them. To my suprise, after using these Sony batteries for a few months, my camera can now go 2 to 3 times as long without changing batteries. The size of the charger is small with a plug that folds back which would make it easy to travel with. The unit has an indicator light to know when charge is complete.
I received this player in a timely manner during the holiday season. I have searched a lot of websites for a portable cd player. This was the closest to what I wanted. The player is playing well so far.
I was looking for a relatively inexpensive way to go wireless with my iBook. I already had a Linksys Cable/DSL router, so I did not want a combination unit. The Airport base station is way over priced. I was able to get an Airport card for $[money] used. Put that together with the Belkin unit, and you have excellent bang for the buck.The unit worked right out of the box. My iBook found the Access Point and the signal was strong throughout my house and outside to other parts of my property. I live in a split level ranch and I was able to move everywhere in my house on all 3 levels. Problem was that I was not able to see it with the Belkin management software. I was hoping to turn on WEP.After a bunch of experimentation, I called Belkin and they shipped me a new one. The new unit worked immediately.A few things of note:-the Access Point software is PC-based so don't expect to manage the unit from your Macintosh (or other OS) based machine-the documentation is not that great. Really nothing specific regarding Macintosh machines. If you want to use WEP, you will need to be careful about the syntax of entering your password on the Mac side. Here's information that's useful on that front: [web address] (this is specific to LinkSys, but is essentially the same for the Belkin unit).
I am very pleased with this pre-amp. It had a humm at first hook-up but that was easily taken care of by hooking up a ground wire from the turntable to the pre-amp and another from the pre-amp to the controller pre-amp. Sound quality is excellent and it is really great to enjoy all of my older vinyl records again on my newer video room components.
I hate walkmans! They are useless, annoying and use a lot of batteries. So why give this MP3 player a 5-star rating? Because the Philips Expanium is the cheapest way to listen to your MP3s away from your computer.It doesn't come with inbuilt memory (which only allows you to listen up to one hour of music) but accepts CD-ROMs with MP3 files, which permits up to more than 10 hours of listening pleasure.The only reason I bought it were the accessories, especially the car kit is very useful. Instead of buying a CD-changer for your car, just get this MP3 player. You won't only save money, but also space (10 CDs fit on 1 CD-ROM).Some people criticized that you can't fast-forward into songs, but while driving, that would just take my attention of the street, so that didn't really bother me.By the way you can also listen to regular audio CDs.
We are using this amp in the hotel lobby; connected to our Muzak. Only three stars for features because it's not loud enough. Overall, I can't really complain, it does the job and it's a pretty good $70~ investment.
I have this router for a few months and its wireless performance is terrible. File transfer speeds are about 5 times lower then on my previous SMC router. In addition - wireless connectivity break daily for no apparent reason, and since wired connections keep working at the same time I cannot blame my provider.
Read the whole series and really liked it. Got lost a few times cause I read too quickly, and that's the only problem I had.
Great for backup and transfer of data up to 2 GIGS between computers. Second best thing after an external hard drive. I removed the U3 software that I really did not need.Great value at less than 40 % of MSRP.
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 Radio Shack that were Category 3, then I returned those for the snap in option Category 5. Those were returned also, when I went to Home Depot (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.
This keyboard is the same as you can purchase through an office supply or computer center and at a much better price. It is good quality and just what I expected. The added quick buttons are a great feature as well.
I've had this TV for about 4 years and it's broke. I've researched online and other people have the same experience with this TV as me.. about 4 years of use and it breaks.. out of warranty.. so it'll cost a lot to try to fix it..I bet lot of those 5 star rating are people giving those reviews without using for more than few months..What a waste of money. WILL NEVER BUY OR RECOMMEND SHARP TV AGAIN!!!!
The only redeeming quality about this GPS system is that it's cheap. I used it on a 1,000 mile trip on the east coast the week after I got it. The navigation is poor. I found that I often had to look over to the laptop screen because I was "off route" so often due to the poor maps. The system repeated the same annoying problems that I see in other feedback.1) The unit would show me being off the road even though I was on an Interstate. In this case it would continually recalculate the route and diretc me to take exits to get off the highway and circle around.2) It directed me to make turns onto one-way streets in the wrong direction.3) It could not locate a POI that turned out to be a few hundred yards away4) It often did not know the correct side of the road for my destination5) It doesn't provide a chime when it's time for a turn. It will tell you the turn is a half-mile ahead, but that might be the last time you hear an instruction.6) In one case, it got me to my destination (at least close enough) but couldn't guide me back to my starting point.The GPS receiver seemed to acquire and hold the satellite signal well. But the maps are poor, as is the verbal instruction - it sounds like a 1980's computer generated voice.If you're looking for a trustworthy guide in unfamiliar areas - this ISN'T it.This is going back asap.
DISCLAIMER--I did not install with multiple sources.I use "source 1" as my ON and "source 2" as my OFF. WIth the "A" and "B", I control speakers in 2 different rooms. I love this switch--it met my needs without breaking my wallet.
These were the perfect satelite speakers to complete my system of all Polk Audio speakers. Clear Crisp just what I was looking for!
Exceeded my expectiations. It is easy to operate. Recommend that others consider the Zune if they are looking for an excellent digital media player.
I was scared to use my new Nook, for fear of cracking the screen. This prefectly fitted, soft leather, protective case arrived quickly and is exactly what I wanted, for half the price of the covers B&N sells. It's attractive and very comfortable to hold as well, and the little booklight I purchased clips right on. Perfect!
This lens is an add-on to the camera... i m pretty sure it will fit the IS-30 model tooo becuase the C-160 and C-210 which are similar to this lens are/can be used for the IS-30... So check it out a local camera store if it will work w/ IS-20/30..Amazon says that this lens is 180mm lens.....AFAIK this lens is an add on to MANY olympus cameras and a few other cameras(most 52 mm cameras)... it increase the zoom of ur camera by upto 1.6x so if u hav a camera w/ 110 zoom it increase it to 180(110 x 1.6).Olympus up to my knowledge has always been reliable .... so go for it if u can find a good price.
We have speakers wired throughout the family area of our house, but it was a hassle to use a regular tuner that needed to be turned on and off. We had a Squeezebox and tuner before, and it was cumbersome to hook up the receiver.Now, we have this hooked up to the squeezebox, so whenever there is signal, our speakers are lit up, and whenever there is no signal, the AMP-100 turns off.It's beautiful, works perfectly and has just the right feature set for what we needed.
I went with the Transdock Micro since I had previously used a first generation DLO Transpod and was very happy with its performance but it was breaking down and needed to be replaced. The sound quality on the Transdock Micro is terrible compared to my Transpod and the signal is quite weak. On my Transpod, I could broadcast on virtually any frequency in the NYC/NJ area. Empty stations would yield better quality but you could still hear the music on any station. The Transdock Micro is completely inaudible on any frequency that picks up any sort of broadcast.I also tested the Transdock Micro driving from Miami to Key West through the Florida Keys, which is far less concentrated than NYC and I always had a significant amount of static in the background and the sound quality was fair at best. I tried the Transdock Micro in a 2003 Toyota Corolla and a relatively new Sienna Minivan and both vehicles yielded the same poor results. I will try to return this product because it is useless near cities and in rural areas it is adequate at best.
I bought these earphones 2 years ago. I'm a classical musician, and was looking for good headphones that would afford me the vast ranges of classical music. These sound great when you put them in your ear, and do a good job for their size. I enjoyed these on many plane trips as they're decent at blocking out a lot of ambient noise, and I wore them for many hours as I studied in the library while earning my master's degree.Seeing as how I paid a lot of money for these, I made sure to take good care of them, always placing them back in their case after each use.However, one day I noticed that the silver connector on the side of one of the earphones was coming loose. Not much longer, the connector had completely cracked away from the earphones, exposing the thin wires inside. I tried reconnecting the casing with plastic model glue, but that only lasted a few weeks. Eventually the connector began to crumble, and the wires completely disconnected from the connector port!At this point, I was happy to have my $250 earphones repaired, as I really enjoyed their sound and mobility. Ha! Ultimate Ears is now owned by Logitech, and they do not repair ANY of their "universal" earphones (as opposed to the custom earphones). Seeing as my warranty was only for 1 year (the same for all Ultimate Ear earphones) they also refused to replace them.I finally took the earphones to a trusted electronics repair shop, where the tech said the work to replace it would be $50+ because it would require advanced technical skills (precise soldering with a very steady hand under a microscope). He also could not guarantee it would work. I know enough about electronics to understand the difficulty, but I couldn't risk shelling out $50 on an unknown result.Bottom line, $250 might get you 2 years of playing time. Not a good investment in my book. Be prepared to throw away these $250 earphones if they break after 1 year.
I've been wanting a headset for when I'm driving, using my Treo phone.I've not been happy with quality of bluetooth sets and ear buds fall out or are too tight. After careful reviewing, bought this.Both I and the other end of the phone have trouble hearing each other.Have tried on my landline and it's okay - nothing execptional.Always find these reviews confusing when 7 people love a product and 3 don't. Maybe I just got a lemon with this particular headset and usually they're excellent???
This original, intricate, action-packed story follows the adventures of Cazaril -- a man of quiet dignity and purpose -- who just happens to hold the future of a kingdom in his scarred, and rather reluctant, hands. After being traitorously sold to an enemy fleet as a galley slave, a newly freed Cazaril returns home with the hopes of settling down in the warm lap of obscurity. But fate, as it happens, has other plans.The Curse of Chalion tells his tale.This novel is one of the most engaging, exciting reads in the genre. And not only that, LMB knows how to write. (Some might find her style a bit mannered, perhaps, but I think that it suites the delicate, elegant world that she has built.) And she knows how to craft a character. Cazaril is a real human being in a real world. (So if you're looking for Harry Potter, or Kvothe, or Superman, you'll be sorely disappointed; Cazaril is as flawed and faulted as any of us and his magic entails far more than waving a silly wand around and saying some magic words.) His story begins modestly, to protect and train the young Royesse Iselle for a position of power, and slowly becomes a quest to save the royal House of Chalion and the kingdom itself . . . .FINAL WORD: NOT TO BE MISSED.4.5 STARS
This faceplate worked ok, but I did notice that the color was slightly different than Ivory plate colors that the electricians on my project were using. The Keystone type jacks I used went in fine, and none of the faceplates were damaged or anything like that when I received them.
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.
Get yourself a lenspen. I went through three types of cleaning solutions, 2 kinds of tissue papers and 3 brands of microfiber cloth (even certified Leica cloths) and no combination of that mess managed to make a perfectly cleans lens on my new Panasonic LX3 camera. I think that small lenses like those of compact cameras are especially hard to clean. If you had a big 52mm lens you'd be satisfied with leaving a few pinpoint smudges around the edges. But on compact cameras, those really bug you and are next to impossible to remove. Fortunately, a $5 lenspen gave me a sparkling lens in about 7 seconds! And its nice thin edges let you clean right up to the lens barrel. I will never look back! It really is the best gift to photographer in recent years. I'm a convert. I also did my reading and extensive testing shows the lenspen to be safe on coated lenses. I was really worried about that with my new Leica lens. But a quick swipe with a lenspen gets it sparkling and its certainly better than repeatedly trying to remove a fingerprint any other way.
I've been using a Microsoft 4000 Keyboard for about 2 years now and recently bought a second one. As a software developer, the keyboard is the single most important component on my PC, and I've tried most of the "big" and common ones: Cherry G81 and G83, das Keyboard, Logitech G-15. But the Microsoft 4000 was not only love at first sight, it is still love to this day. It's one of the few remaining ergonomic keyboards, and I think it's the one that really works. The tile angle is just perfect and the integrated palmrest really shines. It's not just an attachment and not made of plastic, but it's permanently attached and has a soft material so that together with a proper office chair with armrests, you can really place your hands ergonomically.The keys also have a good hub/resistance, so they really give good tactile feedback and are not too noisy. One problem that the 4000 has is the space bar. On some models, it is very stiff or has to be hit almost exactly in the center. To my knowledge, the only fix to that is to permanently replace it or learn to live with it. My 2007 keyboard has that problem, but the one I bought 2 weeks ago (Jan 2010) has a perfectly working space bar, so I do not know if this is still an issue.I don't care too much about the extra keys on the keyboard, except the volume control which is important for me. Also, the keyboard came with a "bar" that lifts it's front up so that the keyboard is tilted down. Not too sure what this is good for, I removed it immediately as it was a rather uncomfortable experience, but YMMV.If you get a Keyboard with a properly working space bar, I'm sure you will love it.
Since there's already a number of very detailed reviews on here I'll stick to my personal thoughts and leave off the specifics.First off, these are simply amazing sounding. If these are your first pair of high end headphones, you're really in for a surprise. It takes a tremendously expensive and well set-up home theater system to even come close to the sound you can get with these. You'll find yourself listening through all your old music just to see how different it sounds when you can hear every nuance of the sound.These are in-ear phones, but not deep insertion. From what I've heard, even better sound can be acheived with deep canal phones, but I have never tried a pair that was at all comfortable. This is a very important difference. Even if you've found in-ear headphones to be uncomfortable in the past, I would strongly encourage you to give these a chance. Do yourself a favor and try each of the different tips before settling on one.They cancel outside noise very well, almost too well for some situations. This can be nice though, it lets you play music at a reasonable volume in situations where you'd have to crank lesser phones to the max. My largest gripe about these is that they can transmit wind noise very loudly at times. Shouldn't be a problem for wearing while running, but they get quite annoying to wear for cycling.If you're extremely fashion conscious, be wary. Have you ever seen a picture of someone wearing these? Chances are you haven't, there's a reason why UE shows pics of the regular Super.fi 5s being worn and not the EBs. They're not hideous or anything, but they do stick out at a kind of odd and unexpected angle.As far as the bass goes, it's great sounding but nothing to be worried about. Just take into account your preferred styles of music when deciding between the regular and EB models. If you listen to mainly rock, metal, hip-hop or pop, I'd strongly reccomend the EBs. Most modern rock and rap is mixed in a way that benefits from the extra bass, there's not much worry of it overpowering your music.
this is good instrument. i expect that from panasonic. the price at time of purchase was very reasonable.we're able to transfer call between handsets easily. the record of received calls is helpful. if there is anything that is lacking, it's having just three numbers for auto dialing. otherwise it's a fully functional 2 line phone.
There isn't much to say about the product. It was easy to setup and worked perfectly the first time. I've had a lot of experience with Linksys products in the past, so I might be a little biased. I hooked it up with an 8-port Linksys hub and plugged in the computers and had a network in the time it took me to crimp the wires. Litteraly the only setup time is plugging everything in, unless you have to set up PPPoE for a DSL line (which is easy, as I have done that with this product).
Based on the reviews that this screen is obviously of very poor quality and workanship, the manufacturer has the nerve to charge $157.50 for shipping on an item that weighs 18 pounds!!!Looking at TigerDirect's standard shipping rate of .50 lb, the item would have to weigh close to 300 pounds to substantiate that rate for shipping! I guess they're trying to make up for such an inferior product by bilking the public for more money.I guess anything is legal now when it comes to screwing people!!
The menu is a bit confusing BUT that may be because I am a novice to media streaming. I am a bit disappointed in the movies and TV programs offered. I have only tried Net-Flex and Amazon Prime does not have an application to view their offerings. As I am using only an old 32" LED Computer/TV monitor; I have just a composite connection. The results are very acceptable. I will add to this review when I get the Sony 46" TV connected. I have just a small network and need to extend it to the TV room. I DO NOT like wireless connections and this unit needs an adapter to connect wireless.30DEC11, I have tried other DVD movies but few of of my older DVDs will play. That means that I will need another DVD player. However Blu-Ray disks play fine. I had to change my ratting from a 4 to a 2 because of it not being able to play my other DVDs.
This item is about two years old now, it was used on a laptop the whole time. It failed slightly after the two year mark because right where it plugs in at is not re-enforced at the connector and tends develop a open in the wiring where it flexes often. This is a poor design feature by Logitech. You can find "refurbished" ones identical to this one all over the internet because they all develop this problem due to faulty cable. I do not know if Logitech ever fixed this problem or not. It involving replacing the defective cable from the plug leading into the mouse. I did this to mine and it is back working as it originally did new. Logitech had to know this was a problem and yet mass produced and sold these, shame on them.
I have a couple thousand pieces of music and use my iPod for downloading audible books. I love it!
You do get a stronger bass than expected from such a small headset. However, in order to actually hear the difference, you need to either turn up the volume a lot or press the ear-cuffs to your ears.
Worked great from the start, the detachable feature is an excellent idea and makes it very portable for use with a netbook or laptop compouter.
Practical and essential for SLR photography.Specially usefull to carry with your equipment.
I own the Verizon LG VX8700. The phone takes great-quality photos at high resolutions. My only problem is that I was running out of room on the phone's internal hard drive, and it was a pain to e-mail picture messages to myself every time I wanted to get photos or video off the phone and onto my PC.I was wary of purchasing the Kingston Micro 1GB SD card at such a low price because often times you get what you pay for. Here's one instance in which I got so much MORE than I paid. The card's 1GB capacity is more than enough to store photos and video on my phone and then easily transfer them to my PC, which has a SD card slot. The card was instantly recognized by my computer (running on Windows XP), and I was able to drag and drop files with ease. I even put a bunch of MP3s onto the card so I can listen to music on my phone when I don't have my iPod on hand.Verizon sells memory cards that are more than 2x the price of this one. Why overpay when you can get just as good a product here?
This item popped up as I was purchasing a C330. I thought I needed it. Wrong! Not only does the C330 come with its own 12v cable this on would not work anyway. Beware! You will be returning it just like I did.
Received the product and it works really well. Haven't had any problems with it so far!! I plan on getting another one soon
I am very happy with the quality and price of this case although, i must admit I wish it was just a little bigger. In fact, I was on line today looking at another one,. I actually have more gear than I thought so a bigger one would do nicely but..two of the same size will do as well. It has held up well PACKED full of gear. It is not bad quality for the money. Knowing me..I will end up with another one soon.
I got this case in order to protect my MBP of 15.4"It fits the laptop as a glove, not too tight and not too loose to move.I got this case to protect my laptop from wearing off, or scratch it, when I put it in to my backpack laptop compartment and to transport it by hand when in the office.I fully recommend this item, for the excellent quality, the design is also great, I haven't use the kangaroo bag that has in the middle, it will hold an ipod or the remote controller for front row on the MBP.
My issue with PC speaker systems is the lack of choices, ecspecially on the high end. Some may disagree, but we literally have what, 3, 4, 5 brands to choose from typically? Creative, Logitech and Altec Lansing pretty much own the market.It's now early 2008, and Bose still makes the best over-all systems for PC's, depending on your ear's tastes and acoustics. That doesn't mean they're a great value, they're not, they just sound better...simply put.I bought the Companion 3 series, versus the newer Companion 5, because I have an Xi-Fi Soundcard, and the Companion 5 by-passes the soundcard altogether via USB, so the Xi-Fi's many digital enhancement options were not available for the 5 series. That in addition to the fact that $400 is ridiculously expensive for a 3 piece speaker system.So The Companion 3 series was only $250, $50 more (at the time) than I paid for my last system, the Logitech Z-5300e 5.1 THX Surround system. The Logitech system shorted out on me after spilling a relatively small bit of liquid behind my desk, and into circuitry grill of the subwoofer. Poof, gone, still waiting for it to dry. It was the perfect excuse for me to reward myself with a Bose system.This system is simply superior to anything I've heard from Logitech or Altec Lansing or Creative, in either the 2.1 or 5.1 lines. And I've owned all those brand systems over the years. It's not that Bose makes the world's greatest speakers, they don't, and yes they're over-priced.But in this case the Companion 3 is $50-$100 more than most mid-range 5.1 or high end 2.1 systems, and it's well worth it. This immediately sounded better than the Logitech 5.1 system, and with some soundcard effects tweaking, WOW. I love music even more again....The sound is much more crisp, dynamic, the bass more pleasing, and with the 3d emulation in the Xi-Fi card, you can make this 3 piece system sound fantastic, again better than my Logitech 5.1 system. The Logitech system sounded muffled, murky, and still can't fill up a room with sound like these little Bose speakers can.I have to mention I really only bought this system for music, I do play a number of video games, but I've never really cared about having rear sound, that's what my Plasma and Sony 5.1 Dolby sound system is for. The games I play aren't dependent on hearing people behind me in a competitive situation (online shooters etc..,). Nice surround sound is just fine.Finally I do wish Bose would put a bit more into improving their products, slightly bigger speakers that can handle more range, and more wattage for starters, as well as a bit more durablility for the money involved. But having a smaller, slimmer sound system was also a big plus, as the obnoxious monstrosities that are the Logitech and Creative 5.1 systems, are too much, and I'm thoroughly sick of lugging those around and taking up so much space. Plus the plastic and awful design is sort of embarrassing in the Creative and Logitech systems.So yes I'd recommend the Companion 3 speakers whole heartedly, ecspecially if you are in the situation I am in with an Xi-Fi card, and not wanting to spend more than $300 on a PC speaker system.
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 purchased the CASIO125 after not being able to find the IPAQ, and refusing to be price gouged by those that did have it. This gave me time to do some research on the products that are out there. I now hear of problems with both the HP Journada, and the compaq IPAQ. I have not had one problem with my Casio. It has been so easy to install programs and operate. No error messages, no problems at all! The unit is fast and reliable! It works smoothly with my desktop and laptop. I downloaded several games onto flashcards, so I could save precious memory. I can easily edit and create word and excell files. It works like a breeze. The only thing I did not like was the size, as it looks a little like a brick, buy I guess even the best looking pocket pc is useless if it does not work correctly.
I've bee looking foward to purchase a music player of high quality. I can say from my new Zune I am very satisfyed with it. The music has awsome quality, the battery lasts for good periods of time and spceally is simple to use.
We really love this camera and strongly recommend it. Canon keeps its reputation for high quality lenses and advanced technology. The pictures are great both in daylight and in inner areas/night (sometimes you don't even need the flash). The user interface is very simple and easy to use.The only (minor) disadvantage might be that it's a bit heavier than we expected.
I like the camera. Has a nice size lcd screen to preview pictures taken and the battery life is great. Also very easy to use. Like at least one other user review stated my battery latch broke also but still works fine it just doesnt hold it in there. It's kinda bulky also in comparison to the newest skinnier cameras. My pictures all turn out 10 times better then my previous digital camera with this one but still not film camera quality. Close but not quite there yet. I don't know maybe it's my shaky hands. Maybe I'll try a tripod and then wright another review.I bought a cheap one before and paid for it. Lost a couple of years of my families pictures because of that. On the other though with this camera they hardly ever turn out bad.
After doing the research on both Samsung c5500 and LG BD550, finally I picked the Samsung one and it goes with my Samsung LCD TV. I have been a big fan of Samsung and this blu ray play didn't disappoint me.First of all, I have read a lot of review saying Avatar wouldn't play on this machine. Let's start sharing my experience now. First thing I did is download the firmware update from the Samsung website to my USB drive, then plugged into the player. The update took about 3 minutes to be completed and then it automatically turned off. The next thing I did is to put the Avatar blu ray disc in, then it stuck on the loading page. I turned the machine off again and took the disc out. The next thing I did is to hold the stop button on the player about 3 seconds, then it restarted again. I tried with putting in the Avatar disc again, this time it loaded and stopped on a screen showing the player need another update in order to put the disc, what I did next was very important, you press the FORWARD key on your remote, then it loaded and started playing. Now I am writing the review while I am enjoying the Avatar movie. I am totally satisfied with the quality of the picture and now I am using one remote control for the TV and the blu ray player which I really like about.If you are looking for an entry level blu ray player with the basic function for blu ray and upscale DVD, this is definitely the one you should go for.
After much searching for an officejet to replace my old HPk45, I decided on the 2210. It was the right size, had the right features and the right price. However, after setting it up, I found that it would not scan when attached to my new Dell Dimension 4550 running XP. My first call to HP resulted in this advice: Dell has problems with their USB ports, and, get a powered USB hub. Dell denied a problem. My second call resulted in more honesty. The rep admitted that the printer has problems and that corporate has not addressed them because of their preoccupation with the Compaq merger. Only lately have they taken notice of the complaints. I asked the rep which Officejet he recommended, and he replied unequivocally, the D135. So I returned the 2210 and bought a D135. It cost more, but it has more versatility, is less costly on consumables, and it does scan!!!
I have an older version of this keyboard that has the same problem everyone complains about, i.e. the "sticky" space bar.Today I received a new second keyboard and there are a few differences. The Space Bar is a little smaller, just enough so that it no longer rubs against the other keys. That older version's Space Bar was a bit bigger and would hang onto other keys if hit at various angles. That's what I believe caused all of its problems.The other nice thing I noticed about this new version is the keys themselves are not as "wiggly." The older keyboard's keys would wiggle in all directions quite a bit. If this was a result of age, I don't know.Based on the older keyboard I wasn't thrilled about getting a new one, but from all my research this was the best I could find. Now that I have been using the new version for most of today, I am very happy with it. So much so that I took the time to write this :-)
Once I got used to this keyboard, I was very happy with it. My hands rest very naturally on it's padding and the split is perfect.
Backpack holds 17" laptop perfectly. Excellent value. Easy to tote laptop, accessories and more.
This is my first stand alone Blu-Ray player purchase. I also have a Playstation 3. Setup on the Samsung was fast and easy. Blu-Ray discs load up fast. I didn't notice any difference in load speeds between this player and the Playstation 3. The quality of upconverting regular DVD's to 1080p was decent. To access the internet features, I'm using an ethernet cable connected to an Actiontec Powerline Adapter. So far, I have streamed HD Netflix movies and checked out a few videos on Youtube. Both worked flawlessly. As another reviewer mentioned a bug regarding sound, I haven't had that issue at all.As of now, there aren't many internet apps available. That's not a big issue to me since the only ones I will use are Netlfix and Youtube. One issue I did have was using the AccuWeather App. Every time I went into the setup area to input my current location, the app would freeze (New York City weather is the default location). I tried this at least 5 plus times and the freezing issue didn't go away. I had to power down the player and turn it back on every time the app would freeze.Overall, I'm really happy with the Samsung BD-C5500. I would recommend this to anyone looking to purchase a Blu-Ray player. Besides the issue with the one application, everything has worked fine.
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.
This keyboard has been a very good value.The 2.0 usb port is the main reason I purchased this model, and it's fast & easy to access. For anyone with a flash drive or an I-pod to connect, this board is it. I also find I like the multiple character access available on each key. 3 or 4 characters are achieveable from each key, depending on shift or control. The keys have a nice feel with a positive contact that gives you the feedback that you depressed the key but not hard to stroke. For those that remember typewriters, this keyboard has a better feel than some computer keyboards I've used. The price was also a pleasant feature and I really don't know why anyone wouldn't like this keyboard. I've had it now for about a month so if I were to have a complaint it would have arisen by now.
Great product, simple, inexpensive, truly plug and play, and good sound but can't seem to find the receiver only purchase option to add other systems to the transmitter's broadcast.
Great product, but AM antenna doesn't seem to come out once you plug it in.
The real name sounds a little weird but its my moms account but now to the point. THE 40gig I pod rocks there is no mp3 player on the market. Personlly I dont see why people make such a big deal over the mini in my view this one is much cooler. Some words of advice though. Using the back light drains the power so fast so use it sparingly. Also the front and back look really cool but 1 week of usage and you start to see little scratches on it and smudges on the back so you should buy a case. Besides that its great it looks cool plays great holds more songs then you can shake a finger at and actually comes with good head phones unlike most mp3s that come with .50 cent ones. So in short This is the best I pod ever use it on a plane subway or at school it doesen't matter it looks cool and works great.
Mostly I use it for Skype and for short periods of time... so far the experience has been great... after a while it can get a little unconfortable, but I think this is not related with the product. The controls fuction great as well.
This product melted the first time I used it. I attempted to contact the seller to return and they have ignored all communication.
The Logitech z680's are by far one of the best sounding systems on the market. And for the price, you can't go wrong. This thing has POWER! A 185 watt sub with crystal clear center, rear, and front speakers. It's got 505 watts total, which may not seem like a lot to some people, but believe me, these things can BLAST. I've turned them up to extreme volumes, and I didn't notice any sound distortion at all. An amazing system, to say the least. The sub rocks the house. At times it can be a little too loud, but you can control the bass channel separately as well as the center channel and the surround speakers. If you're looking for the best 5.1 setup (especially if you're on a budget), then you've found it. It comes with a nice simple remote that's easy to operate. And the control center has optical, coaxial, and PC inputs. One drawback is that you will need to buy a 1/8 Y splitter if you plan on hooking up your RCA plugs to this thing. But that will only set you back about 6 bucks. Also, the control pod is extremely hard to see. I often have to get up to see what mode it's in. I think Amazon is currently out of stock with this item, but when they get it back you'll be able to buy it for 200 brand new. Definitely worth the price.
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.
This is a good accessory and the other review does a great job of highlighting its benefits. My only complaint is the color. The design folks at Canon probably overlooked the fact that the S2 is silver, and the black adapter/hood looks odd on the camera, to say the least - hence the 4 stars.
I bought two of these, one for use & one for a backup & I will be returning them. I come to find that this cooler hardly does any cooling at all! They are also very, very poorly made. Don't buy this thing, its junk! The Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler works MUCH better & is better made.
This is a low cost noise cancelling system. Real electronic noise cancelling -- outside sound is not merely blocked because you have filled your ears with rubber -- but the noise cancelling is not as effective as on higher cost systmes like the Sennheisers. These are a good alternative if you are commuting on public transportation and want avoid hearing others' cell phone conversations but don't want to risk losing or breaking a more costly system. Sound is pretty good. Convenient to use, although some will not like the feel of the separate noise canceling device, for that reason it is probably not ideal as headphones for exercise. Given the reasonable price, I have no complaints.
I really enjoy the Audio 90. In particular, the bass resonates very well. My only critique is I would have enjoyed a two-pronged Mic/Headphone plug, rather than having to plug both components into the back of my computer. It would have been easier to just plug one in the back, the other in the speaker. Overall, solid product.
I purchased this item based on the price and the fact that I have had good experiences with Klipsch in the past. I was not disappointed at all. The item is aesthetically pleasing and produces fantastic sound that fills the room nicely. It produces good bass, and the overall balance is excellent. It fits a variety of different players (Ipod and my portable XM as well). No complaints and for the price I would definitely do it again.
I have been looking for a multi card reader for a while. After reading the reviews on this I ordered it, got great shipping from amazon. No problems at all works just like they said it would. LOVE IT! Great Buy
I purchased this audio switch in January 2011. I am now shopping for another audio switch to replace it, because its remote signal reception (from both the included remote and from my Harmony 550 remote) is very poor -- an irritant every time I use my Harmony remote to turn on or off my home theater components. I am considering replacing it with the Nyrius SW200 audio selector (Nyrius SW200 S-Video Composite & Digital Optical Toslink 3 Input Audio Video Selector Switch with Remote Compatible with DVD player, Satellite, Cable, PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, XBOX360, PS3, Wii, iPod), and if anyone has opinions about that item versus this one, I'd be interested to read them. I gave this item 2 stars because Amazon's rating system says 3 stars means "It's OK," and if that were the case I guess I wouldn't be shopping to replace it!
These mounts are nice looking and they work well for holding up small surround speakers. The package includes a very complete selection of mounting screws and hardware. The special nuts included for keyhole speakers worked surprisingly well at securing the mount so that I could angle the speakers as desired.About the only point of caution is that these molded plastic mounts are definitely for small speakers only. I have an Onkyo 7.1 home theater in a box. The surround speakers I have mounted are about 7"x10"x3". The mounts hold them securely enough, but are probably at the upper limit as far as weight. If your speakers are more than the recommended weight, you will need a stronger mount.Overall I recommend this package. The price is decent and the product effective.
Toshiba make great products!! There tv's last longer and are better than most leading brand names so i trusted there name and bought the SD1800 DVD player and once again i'm impressed. These guys were the first to make a dvd player and everyone else jumped on the band wagon. I like this product so much i bought one for a friend in NY for Christmas. This model is the perfect dvd player for simple viewing of dvd's or just listening to music. It doesn't have fancy features but it's perfect for the price range. Why pay [big] bucks for a cheap no name when for [a little] more you can buy a brand name product that will out last all brands.
Bought this tripod to replace an older sony tripod that only went up to my chest. It has excellent height and is a steal at $21, still, it has some problems. The old sony tripod has thinner legs but feels more solid/less shakey, probably because the connectors that go from the legs to the center column are aluminum while the mk-4's is plastic. It's stable enough though. The removable mounting piece is really cheap(but it serves it's purpose) so I use the mount from another tripod instead. Panning is not the smoothest, the legs on mine are silver which can cause bad reflections in glass, and minimum working height is 2 feet so you might want to get something to cover low shooting. It does not come with a bag but has a carrying handle. The older sony had a bag but it is VERY uncomfortable carrying a loose, dangly tripod on your back, and it is also awkward to carry without a handle. I very much prefer the handle over the bag. Even with all it's flaws I still do not regret the purchase because it is very tall, serves it's purpose well enough, and is super-cheap in price(just wish it was heavier). I use it to hold up a medium size camera, and it feels like it can hold up something like a Canon Digital Rebel with its plastic body and a lightweight 300mm lens okay, but not a heavy metal bodied SLR with a great big long lens. If you've got money for a camera like that, then you need to buy yourself a better, heavier tripod. By the way, people who NEED expensive bogen-manfrotto tripods and probably use bulky, heavy equipment have no business buying cheap-o $21 tripods and then saying how much they suck, IMHO.
If you're looking for a sub-$100 head unit with a front aux input, I don't think you can go far wrong with this. It's tiny buttons may not be to everyone's taste, and it's true that the brightness of the display is weak in daylight, but these are minor issues.It sounds great, is able to play mp3 and wma, and most importantly for me has the front aux input.One more minor gripe - when you turn off the ignition, the CD tray is not powered, meaning if you want to take a CD out of the player, you must remember to do it before you turn the key. Not sure why they didn't wire the CD tray motor to the constant power, rather than switched.
This was a replacement for a palm that was lost in travel.It is an excellent product and has amazing technology for low cost
I'm really upset with Bogen/Manfrotto. They discontinued my personal favorite head, the 3030, and replaced it with this one. Obviously, they did not ask photographers before making the switch. I had to buy a new tripod for our studio. We have several 3030 heads but since they were discontinued, I purchased this one. Everybody hates it. Simply put, it's clunky and seems to be very convoluted. The handles are extremely diminuitive. The quick release has gone backwards in engineering. It's the red-headed stepchild tripod of our studio and is constantly being shunned. We won't buy anymore. In fact, I'm using eBay to buy the old 3030. Bogen, bring it back! It's similar to when Ford went from the '64 1/2 - '66 Mustang to the '67. Why??? You had a classic.If you've never used this head's precurser, then you might like this head simply because you don't know how much of a step backwards it took.
The NSLU2 worked right out of the box. Set it up using XP Pro and stuck into a D-Link switch. Using it with an brand new OEM Western Digital Caviar SE 320 GB ATA 100 Hard Drive and a Galaxy Metal Gear Gear Box II USB 2.0 External Enclosure. Hard drive won't format until I removed jumper. After that no problem formating drive using Linksys utility. Documentation and instuctions are not the best, but not a real problem. I would buy another.
That's the easiest way to describe this camera. When I finally decided to join the digital camera genre, I did a lot of research. I wanted a camera that I could just point and take pictures without needing a diagram on how to do it. I also wanted a digital camera that had some pretty nice features. Features that would grow with me, so once I learned how to use different features I wouldn't have to buy another camera so soon. So, for a newbie like me, this was the perfect digital camera. It was so easy to learn how to use and my prints are gorgeous! Even the pictures I took at night with little light came out awesome! The Image Stabilization is great, because I don't know how to hold a steady hand just yet. I chose black, because I wanted another camera color besides the usual silver. So, if you're looking for a camera that you won't out grow too soon and you're new to digital cameras, then I really recommend this one.
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 bought this product back in December '07 and have yet to get it to work properly. The player is very slow and loses signal, or has to re-buffer constantly. It can't even get through an entire song without stopping a couple of times, then it just freezes and requires a restart. I've installed the newest firmware, but that hasn't fixed anything. Customer support assumes that I'm an idiot and that it's my fault that the media player isn't working right. It'll sometimes let me stream Rhapsody music through it, but then decides to stop working. The USB port works only periodically as well. Wish I would have taken this back a long time ago.
I just bought a kodak 3.2 megapixel camera at walmart for $88.this is VERY overpriced, It looks like it should cost $25 or less
Was exactly what was needed to get an older version of a Sony camera to work for my daughters camera. Memory was what was advertised and great price. Thanks.
Before I got a Brother printer, I'd never heard of Brother. But I love this multi-function center. I can scan, fax and print with ease. I've never had a problem with the ink cartridges either, no leaks, easy to insert and the packages are always wrapped tightly. The only downside is LC ink cartridges are hard to find in stores so thanks for Amazon for having them stocked.
As stated above the buttons are lower than the plastic that surround them. I have tried to use this while wearing gloves and it is very difficult the push the button down. Also, the range seems rather short in order for the remote to communicate with the receiver (about 30 feet or less).
These other guys had a bad experience - bummer for them. I got mine about a year ago and it works fine. Hey the sound is not the best, but for under $150 and for use in the office - it's been perfect for me! I have no complaints, and I've gotten a lot of compliments about the appearance of it. It's a cool looking stereo.
This is a good, enjoyable book. It's not riveting, or anything like that. But, it's pleasing to read. The only problems I have with it are minor. First, the physical condition/ability of the main character varies drastically from page to page. At one point, he'll be barely able to climb some stairs. Yet, shortly thereafter he's able to win a fight. Riding a horse practically knocks him out, yet later he can travel cross country at break-neck speed. Disconcerting, but minor. Second, the main female character is too sober and competent for her age. Fairly early in the book, Bujold shows how she's still a youth and needs tempering and education. Yet, within a year of the main character starting to teach her, she's better, smarter, faster, etc. than 99% of the people around her. Nice, but not very realistic. Finally, I could have done without the Spring/Autumn romance. Still, overall the book was very enjoyable.
There are practically far too many printers out there from which to choose. There must be a dozen different all-in-ones from five or six manufacturers each; but which one do you buy?Canon has made that choice a lot easier. The Pixma MP600 is an impressive printer; it is a fully functioning photo printer, as well as copier, scanner, and printer. And, unlike most other printers, the MP600 does all four jobs spectacularly well. The photos come out vibrant and true to original color; the documents print precisely, the sanning and copying functions are up to par with far more expensive machines. And, what's more, the ink system has been upgraded. Instead of tossing out the entire color or black and white ink cartridge, the printer has five different dedicated cartridges. So, when the red or black or blue ink runs out you don't have to go out and buy another $40 replacement for just that one color. Also, the flip down display is very bright and easily navigated. The menus are intuitive and the entire printer is aesthetically pleasing.All this for under $200 makes the MP600 and beautiful buy.
The trackter ball when it got here gave me some real problems but when I contacte Logitech about them they sent me a new trackter ball without any hazzle so I am very happy with the support that is behind this product ..I have not gotten the new trackter ball yet so I am not sure how the new one will operate
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.
Pros: Router is extremely fast and the shareport feature is the best part about it. You can setup your own home network by plugging in a multi-USB hub and connect as many USB devices to your network as possible.Cons: Apple users are going to have a bit of a struggle securing the network due to the fact that you cannot use the wizard disc. Just google how to set it up and you should find the steps to walk you through the process.
The Canon-2LS Battery charger was the perfect replacement for my S400 camera. I'm completely satisfied with it.
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.
this was a birthday present for my grandson and he loves it, says it is easy to use and he is 12
Like some "big screen" buyers, I looked for a couple of weeks at most all the models. I mostly looked in the 50" size. I did not consider plasma because of the price. I boiled it down to DLP. Then down to Toshiba or Panasonic. In DLP Toshiba has the 46 or 52 and the 52 was a couple of hundred dollars higher than the Panasonic 50. My viewing area is exactly 10 feet back from the TV. They say 10' away is best for the 50" screen, 11 or 12 feet for a 52". Amazon beat the "big" stores price, plus no sales tax. And nobody was pushing the extended warranty at 3 or 4 hundred bucks. The salesmen make a nice commission on the extended warranty and tell you all kinds of horror stories to get you to buy it. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I don't buy extended warranties and haven't regretted it yet (knock on wood). Shipping only took 4 days. After owning for a week, I am happy with the purchase. HD is great. Regular (non-HD)TV on the set is OK, but not as good as my 32" CRT TV. That's why I kept my Toshiba 32" CRT-TV and put it in another room. But I think all big screen HD-TV's have this same problem of a so-so picture with standard TV reception. Maybe they will fix that someday, but I can't wait forever. DVD movies are great, but I recommend getting a DVD player with an HDMI connection (Toshiba SD-5970 or better). I have Brighthouse cable and went and got the HD cable box myself. Easy to hook-up and they supplied the cables. No need to pay big bucks for the fancy cables they try to sell you at the major electronics stores. Also, in reference to the "fan noise" people are mentioning, forget it. They must have some fantastic hearing, because I don't notice any at all except when I shut the TV off and the fan is cooling down the lamp. Even then, it's barely noticeable. Like I said, I've only had it for a week, but so far I'm happy with the Panasonic 50DL54.
I am writing this review in two parts, because I feel the software should be reviewed separately from the hardware. Why? Because very few reviewers factor in Itunes when reviewing the Ipod, so I feel it's only fair to evaluate the hardware, which mostly will stay the same, separately from the software, which (hopefully) may be changed a lot.I currently own an Ipod Gen 4 and my wife has the newer video Ipod. The Zune beats the video Ipod. I won't bother re-hashing what others have said. My primary interest in the Zune was the larger, better proportioned screen. I make videos and slide shows and they look great on the Zune. Also, the sound seems better and I can get somewhat higher volume from it. The radio works beautifully and I live outside of a large city. It's kind of fun to see the additional data the stations broadcast. A few stations actually display the song/artist, while others just "promote" the station. But it's cool to see and the display is vivid and crisp.Setup was reasonably easy, although I made the mistake of opening another program during the install and the install had to be restarted . . . which brings me to the software: It's not so good. Of course it's functional, but the interface is non-traditional and non-intuitive. I'm still not sure I understand everything about it, and it's often slow to update.I have hope that after reading enough bad reviews Microsoft will re-think the non-traditional interface. It's puzzling, and I've taught multimedia production at the college level. I have a strong dislike for programs that work outside the standard Windows interface. They may look pretty, but form follows function and you'll often find yourself staring at the computer screen trying to figure out what exactly is going on.So why five stars? The hardware is top notch. If I factored in the software, I would have to lower my rating, but I'm not going to do that. I also feel I should try to average out the ridiculous "one star" reviews from Ipod fanboys who have obviously never even picked up a Zune. (Amazon should dump such "reviews." IMHO) And if you think I can't be harsh in my reviews, check out what I have to say about the Zune Car Pack.In fact, the Zune is a well-made piece of hardware. It does not feel junky or cheap as a previous reviewer said. It looks great, sounds great and does a super job with my videos. Will it ever be an Ipod killer? Probably not, but the competition will be good for Microsoft and Apple and the consumers will be the eventual winners.(One other thing. If you're using Vista, the latest software/firmware upgrades during installation will give you compatibility. You can download directly from Microsoft.)
I took a chance on this product, since the number of well-made, inexpensive iPod chargers available in the stores seems to have decreased, and I can no longer find one for what I am willing to pay. I was pleasantly surprised. While the quality of the connector is not equal to the quality of the one on the USB cable that came with the iPod, it does the job nicely. For the price, you cannot go wrong.
I own three photo printers. One HP multi-purpose, one Canon 4x6 and one Epson 4x6 PictureMate. Without a doubt Epson makes the best 4x6 photo printer made for the home market. And buying the double print pack assures you can print your photos for the lowest price. While the Canon prints good photos, they are almost twice the cost per print compared to the Epson. Nobody does photo printing better than Espon.
I have a Canon Digital Rebel EOS. The XSi one. I have the standard kit lense - EFS 18-55mm, ).25m/0.8ft, 58mm. I lost the lens cap on a hike and so purchased this as a replacement. It fits perfect, no problem.
I am a fan of the ergonomic setup. Even if you usually use a regular keyboard, you should grow used to the ergo setup quickly, and it does feel more natural.The palm rest is well-shaped too. My only qualm is the keys are not completely quiet, particularly the spacebar is a bit loud. But overall, this is an excellent keyboard.
The batteries that I ordered are hard to find in stores and I was shocked at the low price that amazon had them for.
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. It is now several weeks 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?
I was not familiar with ipod docks, but it was one of the things that my daughter wanted for Christmas. This dock had such good reviews on Amazon that I decided to take a chance on it and hoped she would like it when she opened it on Christmas. She didn't like it ..... SHE LOVED IT!! She (and everyone else who has had a chance to hear it) thinks that it sounds awesome.If you are looking for a dock for your ipod, I would highly recommend this one! I don't think you will be disappointed!
I needed a fast reader, as wasting time downloading pictures from my digital camera, was not good. This product delivers as promised - nice and speedy!
This hub works great, it will power my USB hard drive, with short USB cable, where other powered hubs I've bought would not.
I am always on the computer, both during work and in my free time. Having a comfortable and functional mouse and keyboard is extremely important to me. Switching over to a trackball mouse was an amazing change. It's a bit odd at first, but you get used to it fairly quickly. Your wrist and hand don't get as stiff and achey like they might from prolonged use of a normal mouse, and it's much faster to just flick the trackball to have your mouse zip from one place to another very quickly. This particular trackball mouse is very precise, great ergonomic design, and a great price. This is a definite must-buy for anyone looking to replace an old or uncomfortable mouse.
I love the lens. It is very nice and works great. I'm an armature the lens is very easy to work with. This was a good investment.
I bought then Zune about two months ago and so far it has served me well. I needed something I could take to the gym on a daily basis that would hold a good chunk of my music collection. It fits comfortably on my arm tucked in one of the sport bands i bought for it. I've had one problem with the computer software and ended up having to re-install other then that the transfer process works fine for me. I have noticed a slight problem with my models battery power, on occasion it will read as full but once its on for 5 minutes the battery jumps to 1/3 its capacity. I still haven't found out the reason for this problem, i hypothesize that i might not be turning the player off correctly. I also find it unfortunate that it has a USB charger which makes it difficult to travel with without bring my laptop or finding a computer to charge it with. other then the rare disappearing battery life and the one glitch with the software i am satisfied with this Microsoft product and plan on using it for quite some time.
This product helped us display the same image to multiple monitors at distances of 80-120feet away from the original signal.We paired a few of these with Star Tech's 4 Port VGA Video Extender over Cat 5.I don't recall the resolution we used (maybe 1024x768), but the image clarity was clear and appeared as sharp as the local monitor's image.
What can we say?Like any other stylus, it does his job.
I ordered a 25ft and a 10ft cable directly from amazon.com and not another seller and got exactly what was shown. The cables along with a new Linksys Cisco E3000 router have allowed me to use my Charter cable internet to it's maximum. I just checked and I am running at 1.0 Gbps
I have had my Rebel XT for 1.5 years now. I'm very pleased with it, except for the small LCD screen, but I'll trade a big screen for camera quality anyday! I do sometimes have issues with the auto focus and find that I can usually flip to manual, take a picture, and flip back to auto and the camera will continue working fine. I've had to do this less than ten times in a year and a half-and I'm a mom! (Meaning I take LOTS and LOTS of pictures) Unlike someone who previously wrote of having focus issues, I often get crystal clear photos when the I do decide to set the camera in auto mode. I've even had professionals comment on the photo clarity and inquire what camera I use. Would I buy it again....no...I'd buy a newer version(which wasn't available when I bought mine). That's how much I like the XT.
This product works, but it generates interference. At first, I thought something was wrong with the power outlet. I used another brand and the intererence went away. I would not suggest purchasing this product for use with an mp3 player that you will play through your car stereo. If you're using strictly as a charger adaptor, it's probably ok.
ok my friend came over and brought his nano over and it took us 3 hrs. to download at least one song now some peole might say wow because it took us so long but we r 12. and then we had to figure out how to get it ON the ipod. dang that took so long until we got 5 songs on. Be prepare for long hrs. of frustation and plenty of tears.Ofcourse, after that it was real easy to download music.
At first I was in love with this tv. I always wanted a big screen so I splurged and went for it. 6 to 9 months later the picture started to shrink. No problem, it was still under warranty. Samsung sent out a tech and it was fixed. About another 9 months passed then the sound went out. Wasn't under warranty so I bought a surround system. Now another year later and the tv keeps turning off after about 10-15 minutes like it's overheating. This isn't the only Samsung product I've had problems with. Two Samsung dvd players I've bought both crapped out after about a year.I'm going back to Sony! Samsung [...]P.S. Don't pay any attention to the reviews of people that just bought the tv. The picture is phenomenal so most everyone is going to give an initial good review. It's what they think about it after a couple years later that matters.
This is a great mouse!! I use it on airplanes and don't have to hunt around for a surface to move a conventional mouse on. You get used to using your thumb and I don't have the wrist pain that I get from conventional mice. I do get pains in the thumb area if I use it too long, but that's better than carpal tunnel syndrome!!
This case is well built and works great for protecting the screen in my backpack, and also works well as a stand on my desk. The only issue I had with it is the headphone jack hole was not big enough for my jack, so I had to enlarge it with scissors. Besides that, it is a good case.
I used this drive to replace the replace the CD-ROM in my PC and now have two DVD burners in my machine - both Sony. I just unplugged and removed the CD drive, inserted and plugged in the DRU-820A, turned on my PC and I was up and running. I've burned more than twenty 16x DVDs since getting this drive last week and have experienced no problems at all. My other Sony DVD writer, a DRU-530A, has been in my PC for two years and has been flawless, so at this point I'm not expecting any problems with reliability.
This sleeve is exactly what I needed to protect my MacBook Pro. It is well made and looks great. Well worth the price. I feel confident carrying my MAC with me even in a standard briefcase.
no car adapter alas picture is good sound is a little buzzy no hand held directional device like the carrying bag alot
Product arrived promptly. The quality is excellent. It works well with my heater without the extention getting hot or warm.No weak points!
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.
I bought this mainly for a docking station for the PC so that I wouldnt have yet another usb sync cable to sort through. It works perfectly for that, and just convinced myself to order 2 more. One is for the bedroom, so when I want to fall asleep with the headphones on, I can just setup a playlist and drop it into the docking station hooked up to my little dvd/stereo/etc combo unit in there, without having to burn a new cd and playlist. I could just take the zune to bed, but worried about it getting knocked about when I fall asleep with the headphones on and roll over. The other one is for my little woodshop. I can set it up so my little tv can view tv shows I dump on it from my htpc, and I dont have to worry about sawdust getting on the cd's and in the dvd player. Very handy little thing, and beats the heck out of paying 100 bux for it at Best buy or CC!
Photot key chain. A bit difficult to install on Mac but works. A bit fragile.
I received the item within 2 business days. It took less than 5 minutes to install. It works great!
Purchased on July 9, 2011...it worked less than 30 days....CD won't play anymore, with the player not recognizing it...must pay $10 shipping fee to return and get a replacement. Paying $10 on top of the original purchase price to get a replacement CD player for my brand new CD player! I might consider this IF I felt it was a fluke, but in reading the reviews I'm afraid it's not (my husband purchased this one without carefully reading the negative feedback). I kindly suggested they offer me a credit and I could look at other products in the COBY family. That was denied so I guess I'm stuck with a radio/CD player which doesn't play CD's and writing COBY a negative review for their poor customer service.
I bought this 50 pack of Sony CD-Rs a few months back. I'm new to CD-R burning and am making my own audio discs now. (Using a high-end turntable to get my old vinyl albums transferred to CDs.) These Sony CDs are great! No problems at all.
YOU KNOW WHY!?!? Because its to damn high. WHo can shell out this kind of money. Amazon might as well remove this.
Connected my existing network to the Internet. The setup was quick and painless. The price makes it very affordable!
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.
Tried these radios out while camping. Couldn't communicate one-half mile away from each other in wooded area. I realize I would not get 12 miles in the woods, but not even one-half mile. Come on.......Tried I the city, amount the same results. So where do you get the 12 miles???????I feel I was ripped off by this purchase. Extremely dissatisfied.
If you use the military historic telepones such as EE-8 or TA-312 or T1 and set up communications through as switchboard like a sb-71 or sb-72... You really need to ground the wires. This is a safety fact. if you run a few miles of line... just think of the exposure. Copper is a great conductor so why not use this rod for your ground rod. this is 3 feet rather than 6 feet like you find on a house. But it is only to ground those communication lines.
The product packaging opened easily enough; maybe too easy. Brush side of the pen looked like a brush-too soft, too coarse, whatever. The other side of pen however left a black residue when I touched it to my knuckle. Yes, black like a Sharpie and hard to wash away with soap and water after dotting the back of my hand in repeated disbelief. Has to product tampering. Too bad.
I purchased this VCR since my old one was also Panasonic and worked well over the years. The features of this new VCR are great. However, I am now on my second one after having returned the first. The first one made a great deal of noise from the motor and recorded video playback was grainy. The second unit is much more quiet during operation, but the viewing of recorded video is terrible. There is a very noticeable degradation of the picture upon playback and an &quot;interference&quot; type line wiggling along the bottom. Adjusting the tracking does not solve the problem. I have purchased new tapes, but that has not changed anything. This second unit is going back to the store tomorrow. After reading other reviews, I am wondering if Panasonic produced a bad &quot;batch&quot; of this model VCR. There seems to be too much disparity between reviews where some say the picture is excellent and others say it's terrible. I am still debating whether I will try a third unit of this same model and brand.
The V90 is a great product! It weights less than a piece of paper, and holds 90 minutes of recordings!It stores recordings in 3 folders...one folder stores them by date, so you can track expenses, schedules, etc.It has 2 recording modes. The &quot;SP&quot; mode records for 33 minutes, and the sound quality is great. The &quot;LP&quot; mode records for 90 minutes. The sound quality is not as great, but it does the job.
I got this for Christmas 3 years ago and have been using it almost every day since them for over 2 hours. The sound quality is not so great in the car, but thats what headphones are for! Mine stopped working the other day though, I wish sony had a better support program though. If anyone knows how to stop the 'No Disc' error, please contact me at [...]This DVD player is great, even if I got a few errors, but those are easily remedied. The only 2 problems are that there is not volume control on the remote and fast forward/slow buttons on the actual DVD player.I recommend this DVD player for those who can take care of it and take it on trips, planes, and for universal use in the home environment.
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.
When I opened my D-NE520, I was thrilled. The machine is sleek & black, the LCD elegant & the remote simple & intuitive.Unfortunately, the sound quality was, frankly, horrible. And I'm not some sort of effete audiophile: there was a persistent hiss that was incredibly distracting. I looked around on line, and, while there aren't too many reviews of this product, I found others had experienced the same thing.Stay away from this one. I'm sorry to say it's a dud. Mine is going back right now.
What can you say about a cable. Item as described. Ran cable internet to my basement. Works great, quick shipping. Best price I could find.
I've bought this generic cartridge from Abacus and Eforcity, and I've never had any problems. I've been very impressed with the ink quality and incredible price. I've used all color cartridges, and am on my 4th or 5th black cartridge, and it's worked perfectly.
I have used these lenses with a Sony H5 with very good results. The images are sharp and have very low color distortion. Although the manufacturer recommends 200-300mm zoom (or equivalent) I have used it with H5's full 432mm zoom to ever greater image amplifications.Max aperture is advised because dof is critical.Pros: price, easy to assemble and snap, high quality lenses, light weightCons: plastic case
After needing a useable remote for my 2nd Dish TV I ordered (2) remotes as I figured I should get one good one out of the two. They arrived in less than a week in a well packaged bubble envelope and even though they both looked well used, one works perfectly, The other doesnt work at all .I didnt recieve any extra or free one as others have stated. I paid $7.57 more for postage than what it actually cost them, So I would guess they make up for the low price on the postage. Still all in all I got exactally what I had expected and would definitely order from them again.A new remote through Dish Network with shipping is around $35 and even though it would have been nice to recieve 2 working ones, I do have one that works like new for a third of the cost.Kevin G
i was highly impressed beyond what i expected, once againa great belkin make.
I used this Lexar memory stick more few years. however recently I trieda used SONY Memory stick from my friend then I notice this one is veryslow during down loading my pictures. I guess I learned not to get aftermarket products.
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 needed a replacement power supply for my ASUS WL-500g running DD-WRT. ASUS did not sell one separately. This had the same specs (5V and over 2A) so I figured I'd order it, and swap out the DC side plug with the old PS. Well, imagine my surprise to find even the plug fit. I've been using it for months with no issue. It's more solid than the old power supply too. It's a brick, but not one you plug directly into the wall. It has a separate AC cord with a standard US three prong plug.
I purchased the unit to entertain 3 young boys on a 7-hour ride in a minivan. After about an hour of play (the 1st hour of use) the screen started to scroll vertical lines. It would start to play again after powering it off and back on. It kept getting worse until it would not play for more than a few minutes. I purchased the unit on Traget.com and called a Target store while on vacation hoping to exchange the unit...no go. Target.com and Target stores are separate entities and do not play nice together. I was hoping to make an exchange since the identical unit is on the shelf at the Target store and I had my receipt. I am now still on vacation looking at a 7-hour return trip and shopping to replace the (junk) unit at other retailers where I can return it in any city. I already printed off the return label from Target.com and will not be ordering from them again. I will also stick to Sony, which is a known high quality manufacturer. Spend the extra money on a name brand. Buyers be warned...
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.
I can't say enough great things about this lense.I will say that I just returned from 8 days in Paris and although I took 4 lenses (50/1.2L, 85/1.2L, 100/2.8L IS, and this one), I had this one on 95% of the time and it rocked!!! Super sharp pictures and great color. Well worth every penny.
Sony CFD-E100An extremely well designed, great sounding unit with features and a style you won't find anywhere else.23 years ago I built a boom box using the first ever Sony D-5 CD player as the anchor. It measured 14" X 10" X 4/12", sounded amazing and was completely portable. I would still be using it today but the speakers finally failed. There was not then anything like it, and when I went shopping last week I was not surprised to see there still wasn't.Until I found the CFD-E100. I was startled by the similar dimensions. It seems we have come to accept as the norm, as one reviewer called them, those "bulbous giant-fungus shapes" but I was persistent in looking for something a bit more portable and less statement. I needed something for home and at various job sites that would be sturdy and unobtrusive and easy to perch somewhere. Or even hang by the handle. In the relatively unsophisticated shopping area such as mine, it seemed there was not much to chose from so it was great to find the Sony.It sounds great, and seems rugged. The white color may be an issue if I am painting, but then it will develop "character". All functions seem perfectly acceptable, but it is only Week One. I was hoping for something easy to operate with gloves, and with the remote this is barely possible, but the wide spaced large buttons on the top panel are easy to operate.Interesting to note you cannot turn the unit on with the remote if the unit is running on batteries. I am hoping the "No CD" error I have read about has been eliminated by now. Does well with CD-R, but alas, no MP3. I was surprised there is no display backlight, but eliminating anything that shortens battery life could be considered acceptable.The "Mega-Bass" button could just as well be labeled "Less Shrill, which is fairly typical.The CD handling is cute, it has a double-fold door that hands you the disk, and a snap-over hub design, which slightly irritating but unavoidable.The cassette controls are firm but sturdy. The buttons override each other, which is handy when you're trying to get a tape going quickly. The mechanism does not pop off at the end of a tape, which seems unkind to the tape. The tape viewing window is a tiny magnified plastic slit that may as well not even be there, but since it's upside down on the back of the machine I guess we're not supposed to care. Anyway, it's now almost a novelty to find a cassette mechanism at all, so these shortcomings should hardly be surprising. It does a fine job of recording whatever source is playing. I have always wished they'd build a cassette servo in so you could use the remote to operate, but like I just said...Mechanically, it is not completely confidence-inspiring, but compared to some of the alternatives I was considering, it is bulletproof. I would think these would be all over by now, but the fad of those giant fungi seems to be more like a permanent statement by now. But can you put one on a windowsill?
I'm a voracious reader, but this is one of the few books that I will read again and again. The main character is so appealing, and the plot ultimately so compelling that it draws me back.
This printer has good quality and fast response. My father gaveme this printer to make some materials for the importantreports. His choice was very good.....I recommend this one...
this *could* be a great music player. works with linux, supports open formats, audiophile features (speed control, advanced playlist features, advanced EQ), etc. those are the "pros." "cons" include: why is FM radio reception an option and not standard? also, why not have a speed control that's independent of pitch change? the technology for this has been around for at least 10 years now...my main complaint about this unit is that i've gotten two bad ones from J&R; returning the second one tomorrow. the first one crapped out after about 2 weeks, and the second one refuses to power up after only two days.trekstor tech support answers emails promptly enough, but their advice doesn't go much beyond suggestions to update the firmware (although i told them that both of my vibezs shipped with the latest firmware already installed).i'm going to try one more time, because i think this could be the best alternative to the iPod that's out there. wish me luck!
It installed painlessly on a WinXP ThinkPad, and quite to my surprise, is very fast. I'm using it now w/ a web browser on Amazon, and I can't really see much of a difference between it and the laptop's other display. I'm impressed. The only down-side is that it tops out at 1280x1024, while my monitor would have prefered something higher. This device works so well that I'm thinking about buying another one. :-)
I had been dying to get this router. It had went on sale at TigerDirect so I grabbed it!($55).This is another solid router from DLink. I previously owned the DLink DGL-4300 gaming router. In all of the three years I used it, it never ever dropped the connection. Simple awesome.Now on to the DLink 655. I've had this router for about 3 months now and it is holding up just like the DGL-4300. It has never dropped the connection, so far and the wireless operation has been flawless. My wife's computer is upstairs maybe 15ft away (8ft concrete ceiling - basement) gets a solid 150Kbps signal. She can run video with no lag or dropped frames -- you wouldn't know it was wireless if you didn't see the adapter.One of the primary reasons I bought this router is because it is IPv6 ready. Unfortunately, I have not set it up as of this impromptu product review. I did however have a look at the firmware settings to enable it and I found documentation from Comcast on how to set it up. I'll try to remember to update this review when I do set it up.One thing of note: this router has bright blue LEDs. It doesn't bother me since it's located in the basement, however, I think it is bright enough to be distracting in a bedroom or it could make a decent night light.
Very cumbersome to use. It is so big you have use both hands to hold it steady, you also have to remove your hat because it will not fit under the bill of a golf/baseball hat. Forget about putting it in your pocket or clipping it onto your belt....you would not be able to swing. I felt like I was bird watching on the course the few times I used it...though it did provide accurate yardages.
This cable was inexpensive, the perfect length for what I need, and it's been working just as it was made to work for a month now.
This is an excellent dvd widescreen portable.It is avaible in pearl or black...The unit works with its supplied battery..You get about 3 hours of use on one charge...The unit also comes with an ac adapter/charger...A car adapter is included,with this package...Mine was skip free,with a good picture and sound,with its built in little speakers...You can feed your stereo and tv from this portable for better performace...The unit states there is no skip protection,a consideration for road trips...My unit did not skip under these conditions...Please note most portable dvd players,are not as rugged as they should be...You cannot charge and watch a dvd at the same time...The unit will work off ac power...If you want to charge the battery,while on ac,you would need,a second a/c adapter...I hope my review was helpful to you...Please note when purchasing,please buy from a retailer with a good refund/exchange policy of at least 30 days...Thank you stewart L...Update 2/16/06...Amw is out of business..They dont answer their phones,and this item is being sold as is by most retailers,despite listing this item as new..My units work well,but like many others,you will find you cannot get the set fixed for free...It is common for some retailers to sell repacked refurbished,and factory B,and rejects as new...Always check your purchases carfully.. look for extra lables or repair tags,that will show your item might not be new...I hope my update was helpful,for all concerned..
I own two other iRiver players before I bought the T10 last night. I am going to return this one unfortunately. I love to play with audio files. So the iRiver players are great because they play just about any audio formats. Well that was then. With this new player, first of all, you will need Windows XP and WMP-10 to be able to access the player. If you are running Windows 2000, you won't be able to use this player because Windows 2000 does not support WMP-10. Next, for some reason iRiver has decided that they no longer want to support .asf format. If you add an asf file to the library and try to sync it to the player, WMP will try to convert it for you. But if the asf has any video component, like the image of the cover, WMP will convert the file to WMV format, which cannot be played by this player. The battery life on the T10 is not as good as the other two I have. I think it is because of the color display.I am disappointed because I cannot do what I normally do with this new player. But if the only formats you listen to are mp3 or wma, you will like this player a lot. As usual, it is trying to copy the iPod interface. I am returning my player and probably have to look for an older version from Amazon.
Have been using this product for about one-month in my Nikon 8700. It's worked perfect from the first use.
The SanDisk Cruzer TI is the most durable thumb drive on the market. I had a 512MB Cruzer TI before this one. I dropped it stepped on it and was just not too careful with it. Through all that it never failed me. I needed an upgrade and picked this one, because the 4GB was not available. It move data fast and the new U3 stuff is very interesting. I am not all that used to the U3 stuff yet, but I am sure I will start to use it to its fullest soon. Co-workers of mine buy the less expensive USB drives and break them. The SanDisk Cruzer TI is the absolute best.
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!
These are great, the only problem I'm had, is that when I want to advance, rewind, or pause/play, that I accidentally hit voice-dial. Also, I used to wear them when I sleep, and this happened often.
I was really hoping that this product would perform well. It did not. I tested it inside and outside at various ranges. The maximum range I could get out of it was 60 ft. with plenty of static. After talking to a friend in the video business he told me that if I wanted a really good wireless mic I should buy a Sennheiser. Sennheiser runs on uhf, I was told, and that the possibility of interference was minimal. So as soon as I can afford a Senheiser I'll go to Ebay and try to find a used one. The built in mic on my Canon works better than the Azden... and with no static.
This is a wonderful keyboard! The keys are comfortable and quiet, and it's able to be positioned in the way that fits you best. No regrets whatsoever about buying this keyboard!
I just received the speck; within 2 seconds I placed it on my Macbook Pro without any problems, very simple and will keep your computer from getting scratched and dented!Someone had given this 1 star, because it does not fit on the late 2008 models, well, if you look at the product date of the speck it clearly says it came out last year or before and if you look at the Macbook Pro 2008 late model on Amazon, you will see where all the ports go and so forth. But then again, if you are not clear as to where the ports and all are on the old model, you would not know this. Just wanted to put this out there. But just to clarify it will not work on late October 2008 models, ports are in different location than the early 2008 models!Other than this, I think the Speck is a great cover for keeping your computer from looking shabby and dented up with weeks of owning it.
we are new to the slr cameras, and don't need much out of it - but this camera is awesome - and certainly fits all the needs we have. easy to use, great pictures, and excellent quality! the price couldn't be beat as well. we considered going to a more recent model - but for the increase in price - with features we would probably never use (or understand) - it was recommended to stay with the D40 and we couldn't be happier. i highly recommend it for all who want great picture quality, but don't want to spend $1000 for a camera that you just want for the basics...
Product arrived promptly and in great condition. The package was in another box and was in excellent perfect retail condition.
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.
This card fit and worked perfectly in my HP Photosmart M537 digital camera. Internal memory held only about 5 high resolution photos or 20 seconds of video. With this card installed, I can take 777 hi res (6.0 mp) photos or over 2 hours of video. Very pleased and highly recommend this card.
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.
Decent pair of headphones, low price... Enough said. Why does it have ease of use? if you can not plug in a set of headphones, you may want to save the money on the headphones, and get some help.
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.
The Headset exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend it to anyone needing a headset. It was a simple plug-in into my Panasonic cordless phone handset.
This works just fine to connect printer to desktop. The price was right at about $5, cheaper than anywhere else.
This wireless access point, once installed and setup, works perfectly. Since day one, I have had no problems with it. The signal remains strong throughout my condo, and even when the indicator on my laptop states that I have a weak signal, I seem to be connecting and "linking" just fine.Setting the access point up was not "fun and easy," as the instructions would have you think. In fact, I found the instructions to be cryptic and confusing (I'm not a rocket scientist, but I am a lawyer so it shouldn't have been that difficult). In fact, I also purchased the Lynksys PCMCIA Card. Both came with the same set-up disk, but the Card came with an older version of instructions. Together, I was able to figure out (eventually) how to get "linked."So, where do I finally stand on this product -- Five Stars, but ONLY after you get it set-up...
I use my Zen everyday and it's great. Forget ipod, Creative out did them with this. The only draw back is finding a case for it, but I still give it 5 stars.
For the price you have to understand what quality of Nightvision you will get. I am very satisfied with the product it work as advertised and if someone is looking for simple night vision this product is perfect.
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.
I have been a UNIX Administrator for more than 10 years. I have have worked for major banks around the world and always put my highest priority on Security. After reading Maximum Security (3rd Edition) I am a bit worried. I thought I had a firm grasp on UNIX Security...I have been proven wrong. This author goes into great detail and depth concerning the various vulnerabilities of a UNIX operating system. He covers the &quot;basics&quot; - mistakes an amateur administrator would make, as well as (what I call) &quot;the epicenter&quot; - vulnerabilities which can only be understood at the conceptual level. Since reading M.S., I have revisited my configurations and have found that I have left many, many holes unpatched. My employer and I thank you very much. I can't wait for the next edition!
Like the kickstand and clip feature. Leather or glue has strong unpleasant smell. Buttons are hard to press with case on.
Bought the web cam for my kids to video with their Nana. Unfortunately, this product will NOT work unless the user has full Admin rights on the PC. Since my kids only have User permissions in XP Home Edition, the camera is useless. This "feature" was confirmed by Logitech's technical support. I wish I had known this before I bought it.
I specifically ordered this item looking for a 4ft cord. The cord is about 1 to 2ft long. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to return the item. Wasted money.
This product is worth everything and MORE. It worked perfectly !!!thanksA MUST FOR EVERY aftermarket auto installation.Mike SiegelLivingston,New Jersey
I really like this unit. I bought it to replace a previous Samsung laser printer that I used on my old Windows 2000 PC. This new one has a USB port (instead of the ancient parallel port) which means it works with my new PowerMac G5. It has high build-quality, excellent print quality, and a very small footprint. I just wish that it had better driver support for Mac OS X.Samsung, write better Mac OS X drivers and you'll start getting 5-stars from your Mac-using customers!
This is an easy to assemble document sorter. It is also quite sturdy and an affordable way to sort papers or catalogs, without sacrificing style.
Having typed for over 50 years, I knew this would be a different experience because this keyboard breaks the mold to what I am usually &#34;typing&#34; on. Now that I have had it for a few weeks my fingers feel like they are home, no more strain on them or my hands and wrists. All the buttons on top make life much more user friendly.
Bought this DVD player last year for our summer vacation, it worked for about 1 year, and now it wont even turn on, even when plugged into the wall. I would spend a bit more next time, to get something that is actually going to last.
If you're in a situation where you can't place your sirius antenna outside, then the Monster home antenna is a good solution to a bad situation. Since I started using this antenna, the number of drop outs I get is 75% less.
I constantly lose connection with this card while my other Belkin card stays connected. Eventually I decided to get rid of this card and get another Belkin. Funny thing happened! The linksys card can't be uninstalled and it prevents the belkin card from being installed. Nothing happens after I run the uninstaller.I had to call them. They said they would send me a registry cleaner via email. It never arrived, even though they made repeated promises. I had to make numerous calls and wait in long line to get connected.I also had bad experiences with a Linksys router. I will never buy a linksys product.Update: I called them again and again. Finally I was told there was in fact no such cleaner for this model!
I bought and installed this wall furniture last month and am very happy with it. Installation was a snap and the build quality seems good. I like how it doesn't take up a lot of wall space but still looks good. You can also get a surge protector in the back if you buy the right one. In fact I'd like to see Omnimount make a custom surge protector that mounts to the back area.
This is my 4 th Ipod (shuffle,mini,30gb video,and now 4gb nano) I were my Nano at work all day and it's great when im Four wheelin in my jeep off road and doesn't skip like my cd player.
I loved this book. It caught my interest immediately from the first chapter. Gallen, Orick, and Maggie get involved in worlds that they have no clue how to deal with. This world hopping adventure kept me entertained throughout. I am buying the second book to find out what happens to these brave and daring characters. the dronon are a truly evil race that mankind has little chance to win against but good seems to overcome evil once again.
I have been using a smaller case for my camera gear plus a backpack. Traveling commercial air was a problem because this cut down on my "carry on" gear as well as that which I could check. This box is perfect. It enables me to carry on all of my expensive gear in the one box leaving me able to carry my laptop computer in another. The larger items from my back pack (tri-pod, etc.) I can now put in my checked luggage because I am not overly concerned that it gets lost or stolen.The box is just right for me because it is large enough but not so large that it is a problem with carry on.It is well made and rugged (thus far). Delivery from 49st photo was very fast. As they have been with previous orders.
There is nothing else to say other than I can't believe I waited to long to purchase this product. Outstanding...The only way it could be better is if video and more storage space where incorporated into this size ipod. Here's to looking forward to the future...
Simply put, Apple is contemptuous of it's customers.I brought my 11 month old $2500 MacBook Pro to the Apple Store in for a broken enter key and was told that the dent in the butter-rigid aluminum case from a slight drop that happened 10 months ago voided my AppleCare THAT I HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED USING YET (AppleCare covers from month 13 thru 36.) They offered to "recertify" my AppleCare for $600-$1200 dollars (HELLO!!! I can get a NEW Dell with equivalent specs for $500!!!) The computer has no problems other than a failing battery and a broken enter key (OBVIOUSLY those issues were not caused by the dent.)Rather than support their customer their looked for a way to limit their liability. Apple SUX. Don't enable their contemptuous behavior towards their customers by continuing to buy their products. Maybe if more people stop acting like they had Stockholm Syndrome Apple would start acting like a company than understands how to support it's customers.Hello Mr. Dell! I'm back again.
It says mac compatible. It did not have mac driver in the box and directed me to their website to download it which wasn't convenient for that computer. Then I found I still could not get the camera to work with the computer. By that time, it was too late to return it. Uhh! The only thing I could do with it, was to display a picture briefly on the television.
I don't understand why so many people are enslaved to the I-Pod. The Zune's touch command is so much easier to use than the circular scroll of the I-pod. Every I-pod owner that has used my Zune HAS confirmed that. With the Zune, I can wirelessly send music to a friend. I don't know if I-pod is doing that NOW, but I KNOW they weren't doing it 5 years ago when Zune began that concept. I can watch widescreen videos with excellent quality. Unlike the I-pod, if my computer is wiped clean I can pull all the music off and dump it onto a new computer. This essentially means also that I can set up Zune on multiple computers without having to start from scratch. While the I-pod is much more widely used, I feel like Apple intentionally holds back innovation so that they can sell a "NEW" version of it next year. Zune just puts it all out there right away.
I have had my LG for about a month now and couldn't be more satisfied. It even makes HD Cox Cable look good! Having three HDMI imputs is awesome. Picture quality is excellent. Remote is easy to use.
It works like it should and the price was right. A simple cable like this shouldn't be expensive and I'm glad I bought it.
I had a lot of mismatched components, and it brought them together with very little work. Most of the devices were known by the software, with one exception. Following the directions, it recognized the device it didn't know. The macros are very nice and easy to configure using the software.The one thing that took a little getting used to is, there is a delay when pressing keys. For example, tapping the volume up or down will actually queue up several individual commands that take a while to execute. Consequently, tapping the volume a couple times will take about 4 seconds to execute, which is a little annoying when you're used to the OEM controller which is real-time.I'll buy another one when I can afford it!
I think the title says it all. This little and portable gadget is extremely useful and helpful to brush debris and wipe smudges in a jiffy. Definitely a must have for photogs on the go.
I liked this router quiet a bit, it has excellent features and a very nice admin console. If it weren't for its fatal flaw, overheating, it would easily be my favorite wireless router I've used to date. It's not as feature packed as something running DD-WRT, but for me, it was enough that I didn't miss DD-WRT at all.Now, the overheating issue. This first started becoming a problem during the first few warm days of the Spring this year. The wireless would suddenly quit, and the only recourse was to unplug the router, let it cool off, and then plug it back in. Only problem was, it would only last a few minutes before stopping again. I then realized I missed part of the clear film they cover the router in to protect it while shipping, which was covering some of the vents on the unit. After removing the film, I had no more problems.Until Summer, that is. During a hot day (>90 degrees), it exhibits the same behavior as it did when I had the film on it during the Spring. This thing is now completely worthless in terms of wireless. The funny thing is, mine still works wired.
This was a small,simple purchase of an item I could have bought locally. Instead I chose to easily buy it through Amazon and not use up my time or gas. After ordering, which, too, was simple it quickly came, in a matter of days. The article was in perfect condition and as cheap as anything here in town. As usual, ordering trough Amazon uncomplicates my life. Thank you Amazon.
The product is working well and our cable-reception has improved in a remarkable fashion. I highly recommend this product.
Saying this product even deserves one star, is like featuring a Yugo in the Dupont Registry. Well, so much for trying something new. I've used Macs for 5 years. But I still have a Windows machine for the media center with XP and SP2, had a lot of stuff saved there. I tried to install the software, and it took 2 hours. Then I had to transfer all the music to the software. Tried to sync the Zune, then tried to sync, then tried again to sync, I reinstalled the SW, started over, then computer crashed. I was going to try to install on my Dual Boot Mac, with XP and SP2, but I really don't want even deal with it when I have an iPod that works now, perfectly. To tell you the truth. I think this really sucks, I was excited about the WiFi feature, because I heard that you can send MP3's that are not protected and listen to them an unlimited amount of times. Then I read that the Zune software DRM's all the of the music, so even if you didn't buy it from the Zune MarketPlace, when you send it to a buddy, they can still listen to it only 3 times. I wanted to find out, but it appears I won't get this thing to work. So I won't know, and at this point don't really care. If I want a friend to listen to a tune, I'll just put it on my iPod used as a hard drive, and give it to them.Unless Microsoft is paying your mortgage, there is absolutely no reason to try and deal with a 2 hour software install, or really any other of thier rediculously pathetic products. Well, okay Xbox is cool. Thanks to Halo, Xbox team at MS. Stick to the Xbox, no Zune.Waste of my time. Returned.And. I have iTunes on the PC, I can take my PC-formatted iPod and sync music from iTunes on the PC, and on then back on the Mac. I can't even use the Zune with the Mac, which I thought was ok, but I have to transfer files over the network, or with my iPod as a hard drive, (can't do that with the Zune), from the Mac to the PC. I've heard the vido resolution of the Zune is the same resolution as the iPod, but on a stretched screen, so the video is slightly distorted, another thing I would love to see for myself, but won't, until I see someone elses because mine is being returned.Buyers Beware - If you are thinking of just a simple to use MP3 player, get an ipod nano, if you need the video feature, the 30GB ipod video is supurb. If you want to go all out geekery, you can even put Linux on the iPods. Play games like Tetris, and such w/ Linux, its all free, and sweet.
This ink came promptly and appears to work fine. On the initial test sheet the reds didn't show up very well, but it seems to be doing fine now.
What else is there to say, The battery Life is long and it works like it's supposed to
ordered these speakers for my apartment to replace my gigantic floor speakers. would recommend these speakers. good for the price, great sound.
I am always sticking it to myself by going cheap. This time, I'm ok! My imation 4x4x6 external USB CD-RW died (after more than two years of faithful service, long out of warranty) and I spent a chunk of time shopping for an external USB DVD-RW, but they are still too expensive for a cheap guy like me. Plus, I want standards and security to settle a little more. (Another six to twelve months ought to do it for both categories, right?)To fill the gap, in which I still need to back up my data and burn audio for the car, I bought a refurbished Iomega 48x24x48 External USB 2.0 CD-RW through Amazon, and I'm happy to say that it came right away quick and I installed it and ran it without any hitch. And that almost never happens. (For comparison, I am running WinME on a Dell Inspiron 4000 laptop.)The included HotBurn Pro (ver 2.2.1) software doesn't seem to me so far to be as sophisticated as Adaptec's Easy CD Creator (v4) or Nero (v5), two other burning managers I've used, but it does its job and is easy and obvious to use.Love the modularity and portability (even though it's not compact at 6 1/2&quot; wide, 2 1/4&quot; tall, and 9 1/4&quot; front-to-back), and it seems solidly built.Long may it burn.
This GPS worked well for me! I bought it for when I travel out of town and it was a total life saver for me. On my way back to Myrtle Beach, SC from rural South Carolina for a wedding, there was an accident that had shut down the road so I had to turn off. I immediately hit the detour button and the GPS calculated a brand new route for me to follow within seconds.The text to voice feature is great, never have to take my eyes off the road to know when a turn is coming up.The MSN Direct feature, not really sure how it works as Myrtle Beach is not one of the areas that has it.I'm glad I bought, I dont know how I drove without it!
We bought this for Christmas for my son in early November. It wasn't until Christmas Day that we realized the DVD player was not working. After exchanging, the new TV worked about 6 months and now it is broken. The DVD player won't work, same problem as the first one. What a mess of a TV. For $150 I expected a lot more.
For the money they are the best on the market,I have a set of ARs ,and they are equal to them,But remember to have a good system install them properly,like in the back of your receiver,not the front for head phones,this messes up the signal,and for you dish and direct users,plug it into the audio in the back of your receiver.The remote works fine,some people say the blue light in front of the speaker is to bright,TAPE over it.any way,their the best,I recommend them to everyone who is a first time buyer you cant go wrong,YES I would buy them again
First, I have the latest firmware installed.This is a really bad product. Most of the negatives have been mentioned by others, but the most serious to me is that it drops a network connection while I am copying a group of files from the drive, or just streaming audio from the drive. This has happened from 3 different systems in a number of different applications.It takes a long time to boot, and although it advertises on the box that you can use FAT32/NTFS, if you do then you can't make any significant administration changes (i.e. user add/delete, group add/delete... you can't even change the default admin password). On top of that, on a 100Mb/s network connection with modern drives in USB enclosures, it achieves rates of about 2MB/sec.Every Linksys product I've ever bought has been a piece of crap. Router, switch, wireless PC card, and now the NSLU2. The question, of course, is, why didn't I learn by now?
My notebook lacked RS232 serial ports that i required to control a telescope and an optical relay based guiding system. My old astro camera required a native parallel port. This hub provided the serial ports, a parallel port and additional USB ports. I have been using this hub for several years with no problems. I will continue using this hub.
1) Product spec states it supports WPA encryption. I couldn't get it to work so I contacted Motorola tech support by email. The return email stated "the printserver doesnot support WPA security. (sic)" Thus, the false advertising claim.2) WPA issues aside, I really couldn't get my printer to work using this printserver.
Bought it for the High Capacity SD cards I use and the transfer speed is great! Easy to install.
This thing is awesome. I am so relieved to have my expensive devices connected through this as I can always see they protected with the green lights on the device.
We found this to be more difficult to use than to keep a written list. The voice recognition wasn't very good. It was necessary to repeat words numerous times before the device recognized the item. We sent it back.
My ethernet port stopped working so I had to use a USB and this product works great, no issues in the month I have had it!
I had a pair of Philips earbuds in my hand at the store, but I put them back because I found these earbuds for a few bucks cheaper. I have never had earbuds that sounded this bad. There is ZERO bass. It almost sounds like a transistor radio in my ears, like listening to music on an AM radio station. I should have known that the product had no clue about bass when I saw "clear sound with deep base" on the product package. If they don't know how to spell it, they sure don't know how to engineer it. Spend the extra few bucks on a better pair. Any other pair has to be better than this one.
Apple is not exactly an industry leader in the length of original warranties, so AppleCare becomes a necessary investment. How necessary? Well, on this present MacBook Pro Apple has replaced:2 keyboards1 logic board1 optical drive2 batteriesThe cost of those replacements would be vastly greater than the cost of AppleCare. According to a recent Consumer Reports reader survey, Macs have the same reliability as all other major laptop brands.Having to buy AppleCare to compensate for the short Mac warranties is an Apple "tax" not much discussed by the sycophants in the Mac press. In my opinion the review ratings should include the length of warranty, and Apple should be docked a star (or a mouse, or whatever) for puny warranties.In the meantime, bite the bullet and buy AppleCare.
For a device that should work for the world of Digital Photography, I feel bad. This thing won't work with Sony Cameras and their memory sticks, or the Olympus cameras and their xD cards. I have 3 different Olympus cameras, and I can't use this. I want to be able to. The manufacturer should have thought of that and compatability issues when they created the device.
I've had this printer for about 3 years now and had no problems with it. It's a standard ink jet printer, no better nor worse that most in it's class. The photo quality print out is quite good, you just have to make sure the settings are correct for what you want to print and what kind of paper you are printing on. And the ink usage is fine. I don't print a huge amount, I use it only a couple of times a week, but each ink cartridge has lasted me several months. I realize that you generally get people who have had bad experiences bother to write, and this is the first time I hae ever posted a review, but felt I had to because I was so surprised by all the negative remarks.
I am using this amp to control a set of speakers in a different room from my receiver. It synchs well with my Harmony remote and so far I have not had any problems or unpleasant surprises. It's a plain vanilla component with few bells and whistles and so far does what it does well.I noticied the Amazon price has fluctuated over time so be mindful of that.
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.
Purchased this in 2009 and since the sparks started flying out of the dryer this week I decided to leave a review. It's worked flawless until today. My wife was drying her hair and sparks started coming out the end. This has happened before with other dryers thus the reason for my 4 star review. I'm buying another one as it will match the holes on the wall that are already there and it's been a nice small hair dryer....and for the price, can't beat it lasting 3 years. Not too concerned about the sparks as the heating wires over time get thin from all the heat...it's almost something you expect to happen and no one was hurt in the process. Overall a nice compact good looking unit.
Of course I could pay more money and get one that is smaller but this thing has served me very well for 4 years now.
My family has a Dyson. What can I cay about it - when it comes to suction, it is a magic wand. I have been using it there for long enough time to get used to its superb suction and quality.Now that I am going back to college. I just started to live in a small apartment with all my books (yeah right) and gudgets and such. I moved everything in, and tried to vacuum the floor after moving with our Dyson we brought with us for the day.Well, if you think vacuuming your huge house with lots of rooms with your full-sized vacuum cleaner is a pain, bring your vacuum to your kids' dormrooms and try vacuuming there with it. It's too big and heavy for a smaller space with a lot of objects getting in your way.Thus I started to look for a smaller, lighter vacuum cleaner for my apartment. But, oh lord, I know what Dyson is like! I thought I would absolutely hate the suction and quality of whatever I can get. I tried several, like one with funky loop on the handle, etc. Hated everything. Less suction is one thing, but all those hustle with filters... Ugh!Then came this vacuum. I was desperately browsing Amazon.com and saw two earlier reviews. 4.5 stars average, not bad, and the one who gave 4 stars doesn't really have a big negative to say, either.Continued browsing, found a "upgrade" model ("Roto-Sweep Plus, SC-WP 110") on here, too. Liked its color (red), but it was not offered by [...] and did not have a free supersaver shipping, reward points, etc. The Plus model basically looked the same as this one, except its filter is pleated and it has 20 electrostatic cloths instead of 10. I thought even with the color difference, I would go with the less expensive one (about $20 less as of the time I am writing this, with shipping cost and everything).So I ordered this one, one of last three Amazon had in stock (more to come soon!), and guess what, I DIDN'T HATE THIS VAC AT ALL! Its suction is very strong, extremely light waight, small enough to get in to narrow areas (especially when crevice tool is used), and just like Dyson, you will never have to buy a bag or filter (the filter on this Sanyo is washable and seems to be working great). Compared with Dyson, dust disposal is not as easy (since you will have to remove the filter to dispose the dust), but it is not too big of a problem.You know what? For a right purpose, I dare to say that this is better than Dyson. If you love your college kid, get them one of these. If you love yourself, get yourself one (for kitchen, bathroom, etc. if you have a big house where using larger, heavier vacuum cleaners like Dyson does not give you a back pain).I definitely recommend this vacuum if you are looking for a stick vac.
I tried this in downtown Seattle where I ride my bike from the ferry up to pill hill. It get's very poor reception until up on the hill. I have a 10 year old analog GPX AM/FM receiver which works fine in the same area. The headset ear buds hurt my ears so much I can only wear it for a 10 to 20 minutes.
I bought this outdoor starter kit with the add-on outdoor camera a few weeks back and now have them installed and am very happy - for the time-being at least...The Pros:Excellent color image. Very easy set-up - both hardware and software. Tech support is a live person, 24/7, with very little wait time. E-mail alerts when motion is detected with attached snapshot or video mean that if one's residence is broken into and one's computer (and thus, the recording) is stolen, photo or video evidence will exist on a remote server.Image traveling through AC power means not having to deal with wi-fi reach issues or interference from other local networks.The Cons:USB adapter/receiver has to be plugged directly into the wall - not through a surge protector - and from there, should go directly into the computer and not through a USB hub. (I am going through a hub because I have no choice - the computer I'm using is in the middle of the room and can't be easily re-wired.)The USB adapter 'went bad' a few days ago and I was able to re-program it with USBFix software provided by the company. I'm waiting to see how long it continues to work; I was told by Lukwerks tech support that as I need to go through the hub, the issue would likely recur. If it does happen again (and again), I'll return everything (which I'm loath to do as the cameras are securely mounted on the exterior facade.)If not - I expect to be heartily recommending Lukwerks (with those caveats)...
Great little camera. I like all the features. Lots of life in the lithium battery. Takes great color photos and out performs cameras that cost lots more. I recommend this product to anyone wanting a quality camera w/o spending lots of money.
Love being able to print borderless. Get a nice 8 x 10 with no border all around. Prints quietly and rather fast for a nice inkjet. The LCD was hard to read until I changed the contrast even at that you really can't tell what your getting but it's nice to have. I do most of my editing on the computer screen. There's one setting you can only do thru the LCD menu and that's print things out with things translated into a kind of pencil drawing which I really like for certain pictures. Unfortunately that setting doesn't show up on the computer side of the editing.I was turned on to this series of printers because they say cost per print is less than all the others. Haven't had to change anything yet and I hope that's true.I would recommend this to anyone serious about nice photo prints
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.
The Logitech Harmony Universal Remote is great. We just needed it because we lost both our TV remote and DVD player remote... We couldn't use a "universal" remote that "learns" or is trained by the original remote, so this one was perfect, it allowed us to just select the type, brand, and model of our appliances and then it worked! Nice and simple. The only complaint is just a small preference for the layout/functionality of it. Unless I'm not doing something correctly, the power button on the remote doesn't control the power of the appliance it's currently set to control but rather the remote itself, which I think is ridiculous because power button is one the most frequently used buttons you want to be able to control for your many appliances and yet it isn't in an easily/quickly recognizable obvious spot. Instead you have to put it into the little list of commands, another button, or an "action". But that's a small issue that doesn't affect the great power and utility it does have.
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.
Get out of the ink-jet-trap if you can. In the meanwhile it's good to have a cheaper option as opposed to the thirty dollar rip-off cartridges. Cartridge works like its suppose to. Slightly loose in the holder which may bother some people.
No worries about this product. It's exactly what you expect. I'm not sure what can be written with a negative view.
I just bought this camera. Let me tell you that it is better than I was expecting. The picture qualaty of the mpeg2 fine video setting is noticably better than my sony Hi-8 camcorder, although it is not as good as most mini dv camcorders. It's got tons of features. The audio is also great. I thought it wouldn't be, scince the mic is on the backside of the camera, but it turns out it picks up evrything just fine. (In the first day i shot some great vids of my dog). There are a few problems, but they are not too serious. One of coarse, is the SD card capacity. Now for me, this is not that big of a deal because I bought this camera so i could have it everywhere and get short videos. Another problem is the battery life. It lasts about 40 minutes(I am going to buy an extra to have with me at all times). Also, a problem is that it doesn't have a flash, although that is also not a big deal because if you want a high quality picture, get a DIGITAL CAMERA, not an mpeg2 video recorder. Even without the flash though, the pictures are not bad. Finally, it's the darn .mod files and the software. The software that pannasonic provides does absolutly nothing. The .mod files are very annoying because you have to rename them to .jpeg, which can cause some problems (in the quality). Overall, this camera is SPECTACULAR for what it is supposed to do. I love it. Also, i got it for 675.Now i'm just waiting for the 5 gig sd card to come out. Thats 100 min of superfine vid!
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.
Unsurpassed headset quality and excellent service from the seller and Amazon. I honestly don't understand the somewhat negative reviews of this product. I have purchased 5 of these headsets since 1998 and everyone of them have/are performing flawlessly. Please note, this product is somewhat rare now so get them while you can. You'll be amazed at the stereo sound and the microphone sensitivity."
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.
Well. I don't like HP products, but I bought this as any other external CD burners were impossible to find. I thought that as it was only a cd writer, as opposed to a whole computer product, things would be fine.They weren't.Upon installation, I had problems. The CD drive opened and closed repeatedly. I closed the computer down, (eventually) and then uninstalled the HP software. Upon rebooting, my computer informed me that there was a protection error, and I could not get into Windows. After fixing this problem (still not sure how) I tried yet again. Finally, I started to burn my own CD! I was ecstatic. Then an error message appeared, telling me that the CD could not be written to. Fair enough. I tried another CD. No luck. I uninstalled again, reinstalled. Still no luck. Tried a different USB cord. Nope. I tried a total of five different CDs, with no results. It spent the better part of half an hour 'checking write speed' and after the blue progress bar had filled, it froze. The CD wouldn't eject, so I had to start all over again. I haven't dared try it again, because it might screw up my computer some more. I am taking this piece of unmentionable filth back to the store and replacing it with something more useful, like a life sized bust of Bill Clinton with a clown hat on. My advice is not to waste your money on a HP product. I am severely annoyed.
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.
I just received my player so I may edit this review later but here are my first impressions. The setup and software update were easy and intuitive. I installed samsung's pc share manager and was playing my HD video in under an hour. This is a good product.
This is a great fax machine. It was very inexpensive but works wonderfully and meets my needs for a small home office fax machine. Easy set-up, too!!
I can't understand how anyone gave these speakers a favorable review. They manage to make the high, mid and low spectrum all sound awful. Thumping bass? Popping is more like it. They remind me of my first boom box back in the 80's. They ARE rumbling my desk, but I want good sound first and rumbling second. They do sound slightly better than my iMac's built in speakers - but how couldn't they? If you want to spend $20 for slightly more sound, then this is your product. You get what you pay for so please no more glowing reviews - they just don't make sense at this price level and some were so glowing that they suckered me into buying these. How about "Replacement speakers for your broken internal speakers with a slight boost in bass."
I bought these headphones a few months ago to replace the ones that came with a personal stereo. Headphones usually don't last very long for me and I end up breaking them after a month or so.These headphones have held up well and I've enjoyed them. They're comfortable, stylish, cheap, sound good and provide great reception. Other, more expensive headphones may sound better, but for the price I can replace these every few months and still come out ahead!
I was very happy with the price of this memory card. The shipping was more than what I thought but it was still considerably cheaper than buying it at a Staples or other department store and since I bought three I think it was worth it.
I bought these speakers for my new Intel i7 920 PC that I just built. In combination with the Auzentech Forte, these speakers are simply amazing. This blows away my previous speaker system; Klipsch 2.1. Granted, this is totally different going from a 2.1 system to 5.1 but I'm amazed at the sound quality coming from these speakers. In a few forums, people were saying to me, get the Logitech Z5500 speakers; you won't be sorry. I'm g;ad I did. Listening to my songs from my ipod sound so crisp and clean. Playing my games, I'm amazed at the sound quality (Im hooked up with optical connection and Digital Effect. It sounds like your PC gaming system is sitting in the movie theatre with awesome sound! I have the volume on 4 bars, and it's loud. I have the subwoofer on 3 bars and I still feel the vibration.Packaging and Connecting: Logitech does a good job packing a 56 lbs. box. Yes, the box is over 50 lbs.! You get 5 (including the center speaker) good sized speakers which I would say that they are about the size of a cordless telephone charging base station (the one with the answer machine built on it). The cordless base is a little wider but not by much. The subwoofer is HUGE! It's about as wide as a sliding file cabinet goes back pretty far. All the wires and manuals come in a seperate box within the heavy box itself. Be aware, a lot of wires will be dangling from all 5 speakers which eventually get connected to the subwoofer. Pretty simple to set up. I've typed all the extra slack from each of the wires using plastic ties that were provided by my Cooler Master HAF932 case (and my power supply unit). The central unit that you can control the input, effect, settings ect. is sleek and big also. Don't let the picture fool you. It's a little bigger than a speaker. One simple connection from the main unit from the subwoofer as well as wich sound connection you are going with (TOSLINK, Optical, Analog ect) and you are off to the races. When turned on, the LCD display shows a nice blue color, as well as the power button. The remote control is a very nice touch and very responsive.My office/gameroom now sounds like a movie room with the help of these speakers! My games sound so much more crisp and enjoyable. Anyone looking for great speakers should invest in these. By the way, with the Auzentech Forte and the Z-5500 speakers, there is no crackling and/or popping sounds.Be warned, that if you don't get free shipping, you're gonna probably PAY big time for these since the weight I believe was about 57 lbs. I got this for $280 with free shipping and no tax (at the "egg"). Since Amazon charges tax now for New York State residents, I went elsewhere to buy these. I buy DVD's and other smaller items from Amazon though.
Works exactly as it should... Not to mention the price is right. Only complaint is that it is just a slight bit bulky compared to an iPhone diammeter audio jack
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!
This stick is great! Yesterday I took about 40 pics and 30 small videoclips with my Cybershot! And it wasn't even full! Try doing THAT with the 4MB card! No really, it's a must-have! The 4MB just isn't large enough, it's actually about the same size as a ordinary roll of film, that is, enough room for about 30-40 pics at 640x480, wich isn't all that much. BUY!
do not waste ur money on sucky dells like this. go to ibuypower.com and they have better computers for less money. like right now i am using an ibuypower computer and its so cool and so powerful. if ur goin to buy a computer go to ibuypower!!! dont waste ur frickin money on this terrible dell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i read several reviews about the headset and got the idea the mic sometimes breaks. i've kept that in mind and adjust from connected end instead of tip of mic and have had no problems. i was glad for that tip before i bought it. i'd buy it again if ever needed.
This LensPEN is so much more convenient than using a separate brush to get off the dust, then a cloth or tissue paper with spray to get out smudges. Also, since it's rounded, you can get right up to the edges of the lens with it, which was hard to do with other cleaning methods. It does a really good job of cleaning my lens really quickly too. When I was trying to take a photo of my puppy, she decided to walk straight into the lens with her rubber ball and smudge the lens with it and luckily this pen got the smudge out very easily.
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.
Outstanding GPS device. While it may not always choose the optimal route, it will get you to your destination.Easy to use, easy to program. Gives you constant feedback en route, very quick to recalculate when your choice of route differs from the machine's chosen route. You'll never be lost in your car again!
Exactly what we were looking for, it functions as well as a full size mouse and is ideal for working in a restricted space such as on a laptop surface. The retractable cord makes it super convenient, it's perfect.
I've had the system for 4 months now & I love it. I have had other bose broducts in the past and always been happy. The main reason I selected this system was I wanted surround sound in my main room with the ability to put sound from the system in other rooms in the house.Pro's.Great soundSmall foot print in the roomeasy to expand to other rooms.Accepts digital audio (non-fiber RCA jack) for all ainputs.Remote does not need to be pointed to system because it is RF, the system has an IR emmitter to controle other products.Con'sOnly has video switching for 1 input unless you purchase external VS-1.(I was told by a bose rep that this was because they can make a new video switch to support newer technologies and this allows it to be added to older systems without replacing the entire unit).video expander which supports analog video up to component.(I've been told they are working on VS-2 which will fix that.Does not support any digital video.Only 1 fiber digital audio input.If you use digital audion in from cable box and also want to listen to it in another room, there is a slight delay which creates an echo between the two rooms.Overall this is a great product that will allow you to expand your music throughout the house.
Total garbage...When I finally got it in mail turned it on and screen flickering on and off ..and now not even playing songs
If you are looking for a keyboard-as-a-mono-hub with a single USB 2.0, but otherwise has the same kind of dome membrane switch you find on five dollar keyboards... then this keyboard will fit the bill.If you are looking for a keyboard you will actually want to type on, consider the Matias Tactile Pro 2.0 keyboard. Two models, one for Mac, one for PC or Mac. That is the Matias flagship keyboard, and it has a single USB 2.0 port as well, with a pleasant tickety-tick mechanical switch key mechanism. Just a hair below happy-finger-nirvana from the louder clickety-clack of the old IBM PC buckling spring technology keyboards.
The warming filter does a great job of punching up my otherwise cold scenes. I suppose most of the effect could be done in digital post-processing, but I like seeing a warmer picture from the get-go. Plus, this guy was super cheap when I got a promotional price on it for buying a lens.
this cable is long enough to reach my sofa, light weight, portable ... i use it daily for netflix streaming from a desktop. no regrets here, its amazing, and when i want to connect my netbook to the tv i use this instead of hdmi! cuz of its length :D
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 brought it as a gift and she loved it!! At first I was concerned about finding film but it turns out urban outfitters carries film for this camera!!
Works sometimes and others it doesn't. It's hit or miss.Looks cute and has a decent picture.
KillAWatt is easy to use, gives great information and caused my husband to relax on some of the angst he was experiencing during energy use in the house. The space heater my daughter was using costs $.18 an hour. Pretty cheap compared to turning up the furnace for the whole house. Curling irons, rechargers left plugged in, PS3, we know what everything costs per hour, per month... Cool tool if you are concerned about the environment and costs
My FZ30 was stolen in this past Spring and I decided to wait until the newer version, the FZ50, arrived before buying a new camera. This was a tough decision for me as I have five grandchildren and take a lot of pictures of them. Over the years, I have owned over dozen digital cameras. When a new model that strikes my fancy arrives, I am usually the first to buy it. The old one goes to my kids. My camera before the FZ30 was a Canon 20D. A great camera but with the lenses too heavy. The FZ50 is better in many respects to the great FZ30. I am not going to compare all the new features but when taking a picture at 12X of a local lighthouse from my porch about a mile and a half away I can clearly see the 3/4" whip antenna. It is the only camera that I have every had that could do that.
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
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.
Scanner does a great job on 35mm slides. I'm scanning at 3200 DPI and can make 11x14 prints with no grain. I am concerned about the durability of the drive motor as it acts like it is slipping once and a while. Not enought to be positive yet. Otherwise I'm Happy with it.
I purchased this item, from a store, because of the impressive feature set and price. It seemed like with the features it (attempted to) offer it would solve one of the most annoying home network problems I have. Immediately after getting it home and installing it, an amazing amount of problems cropped up. I'm quite experienced in setting up and maintaining much more complicated equipment than the WRV200, but this thing was nothing but a waste.Problems:The router would restart whenever it pleased.Constantly dropped wireless and wired connections very frequently (within minutes over and over).The smallest changes in configuration required a router restart.The simplest services (AIM, FTP etc) had a great difficulty running.The router is very unstable.The web based configuration system would stop working or slow down to very poor speeds.The router's range and signal strength did not perform as advertised.The router seems to like flooding the lan with ICMP packets, rather annoying.Some log entries appear to be corrupted every couple dozen lines or so.After spending the better part of the day trying to fix these issues, the piece of equipment still performs miserably. A real pity, with those amazing features. Switching Channels, reseting, power cycling, firmware updates (even ran WRV200 Beta Firmware v1.0.33, came with WRV200 1.0.32.2), firmware downgrades and a host of other things did not improve this devices performance up to an acceptable level. Linksys customer service was not much help either.I highly recommend avoiding this product. Don't be fooled into attempting it based on a few positive reviews and all those promising features. I've just purchased this product today and its going back.
these are great rechargeable batteries ....holds their charge in everything I use them in just found them I already use the Rayovac hybid AA & AAA which I love as well ...keep the planet healthy use rechargeable batteries!!!!!!
This adapter has been my worst computer peripheral purchase, ever. I purchased it about 7 months ago and it has been nothing but unreliable from the start.Out of the box, it would not work at all with the built-in Wireless Connections tool built into XP. While not a big deal, it still made me wonder about the product.After installing the proprietary DWL-G120 Utility program, it took me what seemed like forever to find a decent spot to get any type of a usable signal. I even tried sitting it right by a laptop of mine that, in the same location, gets an "Excellent" signal from my wireless router.Once I found one of the only places in my office where I could get a "Good" signal, I found out that the signal only lasts for a little while. The network card would drop to 20%, and then back up to 50-60% periodically the whole time my PC was up. I never saw a signal any higher than 60 or 65% in the DWL-G120 utility.When it would connect to my wireless router, it had decent transfer speed, but it was so inconsistent that I would periodically have to drag out my 30' cable and connect to the wired port in my router when having to move more than a few files.Finally, after the signal kept dropping for longer periods, the adapter simply stopped working, alternating between attempting to connect to my network and scanning for a wireless network. I finally just tossed it in the trash.I would not recommend this to anyone looking for a reliable wireless adapter.
I was pleased to find a bluetooth mouse that worked out-of-the-box with my new MacBook Pro. I'd missed the left/right and scroll wheel of the bad old Windows days and although the touch-pad has some nice features I wanted the familar mouse-feel.The device was recognized and paired on my second attempt - I had to power the mouse off and on for some reason. But since then no problems. It goes to sleep to save battery, and wakes up within seconds of a touch.My only disappointment is with the "jerky" nature of the pointer movement. I've got a bluetooth Apple mouse with my iMac and its woderfully smooth. I'm still googling away to see if any has suggestions to improve the Logitech.Other than that, its a great value addition to the MacBook.
My Palm IIIx is truely one of the most enjoyable devices that I have ever owned. Boredom has become a thing of the past. I have two whole novels stored in my Palm's memory. There is ample room for five more. I actually look forward to waiting in long lines. The back lighted screen makes reading in the dark a very enjoyable activity. The term &quot;User Friendly&quot; is an under statement when describing the Palm's operating system. I wish that I had know about this little computer years earlier. 3Com or Palm has definitely won another loyal fan.
My wife wanted a nice portable radio so she could listen to music while she worked outside in the garden.
Overall these headphones are a great buy for their price but unfortunately they give off too much sound for even minimum volume level. Besides that these headphones are pretty good comfort wise..... still would recommend BOSE headsets
My husband is still using an older model iPod. I was thrilled to find this and what a great price and quality.
This was a gift for my wife and she hasn't complained at all. She uses it often and we have gotten some great photos.
I bought the 6SE through Amazon and also bought the Celestron lense/filter collection and the AC adapter. Everything arrived on time and intact, despite UPS's best attempts to damage the telescope box. Kudos to Celestron for their packaging. Collimation was perfect right out of the box and didn't need adjustment.I've used the scope on virtually every clear night for the last month and am very impressed. Sky Align is a breeze. The only times it has failed I either forgot to enter the correct date or time. After that it is a matter of finding 3 bright objects in the night sky and centering them in your eyepiece. HINT: I use the 27mm eyepiece to initially find each object (after using the finder scope) and then add the 2X Barlow to more accurately center the object. I usually pick some star in the Big Dipper, Capella, and for the time being Jupiter as my alignment objects. Works every time I input the right info. There is a bit of a learning curve so don't expect the unit to bend to your will until you've learned the system. The 'Identify' feature is great for a newbie astronomer like me: Point at the object and NextStar tells you what it is. I've spent a lot of time viewing Jupiter and images of it and the 4 visible moons are clear and crisp using the provided 27mm eyepiece as well as the 9mm and 15mm eyepieces I purchased separately, all 3 alone and with the 2X Barlow. Tracking is not all that accurate unless you sync to the object (in the 'Align' menu. Then it is much better. A list of Strengths and Weaknesses as I see it:Strengths:1. The price and low cost of accessories.2. The clear images.3. Ease of setup and alignment.4. Portability of the SC design.Weakness:1. The provided level is junk. I use a 4" builders bull's eye level for much better accuracy.2. You must remove the telescope from the tripod for leveling. Leveling with the scope attached to the tripod produces an error of approximately 1.5 degrees. In that respect it would have been nice if Celestron built an accurate level rather than the logo into the base.3. The AC adapter turns with the scope so it is possible to unplug it or entwine your tripod during a night's viewing. If you unplug you lose your alignment, so always have batteries installed even if you use the AC adapter. A nice future upgrade would be to install the plug for the adapter in the non moving part of the base. It merely requires 2 contacts on 2 spiral tracks between the movable and stationary parts of the base.4. Unless you use the Sync option, alignment seems to deteriorate over the course of a couple of hours. I am careful with the initial alignment as detailed above so I do not think that is the problem, rather something in the software. This is evidenced over the course of an evening by slewing back to an object (Jupiter in my case) using the GOTO Planet on the keypad. Over a period of time each return is farther to the left of center and lower in the field of view.5. Keeps me outside on cold nights exploring the skies rather than inside by the fire.Still a 5-star product I am very happy with.
Such full, rounded and smooth sound, unlike my previous rather tinny earbuds, and only 5$ including shipping!! I don't know about big expensive headphones, but you can't go wrong with these. The design may be a bit frail and sound leaks a tiny bit, but the sound quality is very good. I love them!
I have had this camera one year and am still impressed with the quality of it's pictures. It certainly has some flaws ( flash pictures, noisy auto focus) but anyone who claims that this camera doesn't take fantastic pictures doesn't know how to use it or has a broken camera.
Good sound quality, very compact, impressive battery life. However, the standard earphones seem unable to handle the top volume of music without the music being distorted. The memory is rather limited, but you get what you pay for. Buy the 4 GB if you need the space. Oh, and the black one gets scratched VERY easily.
I was very nervous about getting an enclosure for my hard drive, but there was about 50 gigs of music and video that I had to transfer to my new PC. Review after review, I read about other cases heating up, and people losing their data.I was planning on getting the CompUsa equivalent of this, but I saw this on the shelf next to it and took the chance, and I'm glad I did.Set up was a breeze, and the unit has a vent in the front to help dissapate whatever heat is generated. The case is ALL aluminum except for the front grille. Just connect your hard drive, plug it in the wall and your PC, and you're off. This case has been on for about 2 1/2 hours straight, and is barely (and I mean BARELY) warm to the touch. I also like the fact that this enclosure has its own power switch, so I can just turn it off if I'm not using it.All in all, it was 50 bucks well spent.
I paid something like $4.50 for these headphones, and that INCLUDED the shipping from the vendor that was selling them through Amazon. To put this in perspective, I would have to pay more than that for ONE BEER at the local pub, and that investment would disappear into my belly in a matter of moments. These headphones, on the other hand, have already provided me with countless hours of entertainment (and they're calorie free)!There is no better deal out there for comfortable, quality headphones. I've used these almost every day for the past couple of months, for any length of time between 2 and 6 hours while at work. I've had the opportunity to borrow high end headphones from friends and coworkers, like Bose and Beats. Are the Beats better than these four dollar headphones? Yes, of course they are. But they are not 40x better (roughly the extra amount of money you would have to pay for them)! I use headphones all the time, I'm hard on them, and they all will eventually break. I would much rather replace these $4 headphones (I already ordered another pair, to have on hand), than ship off my $300 headphones for service.And they're not junk, not by any means. The sound quality is excellent (for the average listener, like me), and the bass is very, very good. Build quality is excellent (especially when you consider the price), with a thick cord and nothing that feels flimsy. Unless if you're a serious audiophile with money to burn, you can't go wrong with these headphones :) Enjoy!
Trust me, this works well. Plug it in and you'll have a clearer picture. We used this on Comcast digital cable and placed it at the entry point in our home, before the splitter. The effect was immediately noticable and worth the price of the product and 5 minutes it took to setup.
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.
Does what it says: lowers scene contrast. What more could you ask for? Besides one for each size you own. Remember flashing your film to compress your palette? This is that for digital. Instantly.Try it out with raw files for single shot HDR effects.It doesn't bring your highlights down much (maybe 1/3 stop) but it brings your shadows way up. This is one of the few times I'd suggest shooting at a higher bit depth. You'll have more room for manipulation in post that way.
I love this item it does have a little trouble sometimes getting the item on the list when you tell it what you want. but it's so easy to go in and add it manually .. It's really a great thing to have has alot of features and prints the list out very nice.
Before you buy, check out the blogs about Creative's customer service. There IS none! Most of us who spent a lot of money last year to buy a Creative Zen Nomad Xtra were disappointed to find out that this mp3 player does NOT support any of the Janus subscription services (like Rhapsody to Go, Napster to Go, Yahoo's to go service). That is bad enough, but any attempt to get a straight answer from the company about firmware updates (so that we CAN use these very cool services) is met with either no response, or a canned "This device does not support these services at this time." No one has been able to find out when or even IF they ever will. I suspect not.The other problem is that both my Nomad and my son's have a serious freeze-up problem, one to the point of not being able to be used.I would highly recommend another mp3 player if you are considering the Nomad and certainly don't buy from Creative, they pretty much don't care at all about their customers once you buy from them.
HP really dropped the ball on this one. I have to reinstall my driver every time I want to scan a document. I've been in contact with HP for almost two years about this problem, and they still can't offer a solution. At this point they simply tell me I'm out of warranty. After looking on the internet, it's pretty clear that this is a common problem if you use Windows Vista or Windows 7. I can understand that difficulties come up trying to create driver software that's compatible with someone else's operating system, but it appears they are choosing to ignore this problem and hope it passes with time. What's happened is that I no longer trust HP. I'm looking for a trustworthy machine if anyone knows a good manufacturer.
I recently finished setting up my home theater in my basement. InFocus ScreenPlay X2 DLP Projector, Genelec sound system and the Da-Lite 92&quot; HDTV fixed frame screen with their new high contrast fabric. I had been showing my images on the wall but the Da-Lite screen made the picture really pop! My family and I just love the way the pictures look so real. I'd highly recommend the high contrast fabric to everyone. Every projector should be sold with a screen. You cannot imagine what a huge difference it makes when watching your favorite movies.
I had this TV 3 1/2 years. Popped like all the other. Not sure if want to spend $150 to replace y sus board.
The item came as ordered. I accidentally ordered the wrong one and tried to return it. I emailed the company to try to confirm where to return it to and some specifics, and it took three days for them to get back to me, and the email only stated "we received your email and will contact you as soon as possible. I never heard from them again. I emailed them once more and heard nothing. I ended up putting the item up for sale on another site and it sold and I ordered the correct cover somewhere else. Again, the product was the one advertised, and I ordered the wrong one, but the return service and contact with the company was very poor.
I've had this little gem for a year now and use it daily. The size of the camera and the quality of the pictures makes it the best investment I've ever made in a camera. I have tried other larger, more technical digitals in the past few months, thinking I would like to upgrade my little Optio, but always come back to my faithful little friend. It goes everywhere I go, weddings, outdoor shots, even my son's rollerblade competitions and I've never been disappointed. It's so easy to use, I've had no problem with the battery life as long as I keep my eye on the LCD and it shows me when it's getting low on energy. It doesn't take that long to recharge...just a matter of my knowing when.The only thing I wish it had was more optical zoom.
Billed as the newer and improved version, this monitor still has a short coming. It should be on a flexible cord because the monitor blocks access to the 2nd wall outlet. In my kitchen wall outlet, I have the fridge and the microwave plugged in. In order to measure the fridge usage, the microwave has to be offline and vice versa. It was a pain to re-plug everything to a power strip and to reset the clocks etc.
I am ecstatic about the sound of this player. I've compared it to ipod, Sansa, and Creative. The Creative comes close, but the Archos leaves the others standing still. This is my 1st portable video device so I don't have a comparison. But a couple of people I know with video ipods love the picture quality. The 504 is also easy to use. Now, here's the warning which may or may not apply to your situation. It does NOT work with all Plays For Sure services. I have thousands of tracks on subscription from Napster & Rhapsody that I download for my old player. They are all useless on the 504. The files will transfer and play for a day or two, but then they stop playing because the Archos says the files are copy protected. Of course they are, but I downloaded new files to make SURE the liscenses were current and they still wouldn't play. (Once you start getting this error message, any new tracks transferred won't even play once.) The only workaround I've found is to format the hard drive and reload, which works, but after a couple more days the files go dormant again. This is a BIG time waster, but even more inportantly, you can only transfer the files 3 times every 30 days. So at best you could listen to the files for 1 week a month. I sent my 1st player back because I though it was defective. The 2nd player acts the same. Archos tech support, (nice & helpful), told me to use the URGE service from MTV/VH1/CMT. It's working so far, but obviously this has and will cost me a LOT of time. The unit also will freeze ocassionally, but it's easy to unfreeze. This doesn't bother me because this is the only player I've been able to find with more than 80 gb, so I'm more than willing to cut some slack. I've got roughly a thousand cds, plus my subscription tracks. I need the space. Given the storage space, the ease of use, and the melt-in-your-chair sound quality, I didn't feel the Plays For Sure issue and the occassional hang-up were worth deducting a whole star. My ONLY other issue is when you set up a playlist, you can add by song, album, artist, genre, rating, etc. But when you view the playlist or want to delete anything from it, this can only be viewed/done track-by-track. I've put this suggestion in to tech support. Hopefully it will be a simple firmware upgrade. Also, if you're going to use this for video, (which I won't do very much), the accessories you need to perform most of it's higher functions are extra $$$. I know this is a LOOOOOOOOONG review, but it's a lot of money. The buyer should be informed.
This tape is not "white" as it appears in the photo, or "cream" either as listed in the text--it's just tan drafting tape of the same color as standard masking tape. Maybe not a problem for some buyers, but I needed white drafting tape, and this isn't it. Incidentally, it's 19mm width, not 18mm as advertised. I think this is a substitute product for what's in the ad.
Like many others reading the reviews of this printer, I was confident I was getting the right printer for my office. Received it in a short amount of time, and others say it's easy to setup on a network, I say it's WAY TOO EASY to setup on a network. This printer has exceeded my expectations of a $125.00 printer. Everything is plug and play... makes me wonder why all network printers aren't this easy. Printer speed is fast. It's not a silent printer, but who really cares. It prints so fast that when you notice the noise, it's done printing already. Also, the paper curling thing people have been saying, it's barely anything. Give it like two minutes and it straightens out and it doesn't look unprofessional at all. If you're looking for an easy plug and play network printer and exceptional speed, this is the one for you.
I bought this for a Christmas present and soldered it together myself. It doesn't do a whole lot of voices (5 pitches with the choice for vibrato or not), but the cool part is that it works.
I have used my 17BII since 1992, and it has withstood being dropped, carried in a backpack with tons of accounting texts, stuffed into overfull briefcases and every other sort of indignity imaginable with the exception of being dropped into water. Most of its life, I have not had the protective slipcover to protect it. I generally use only the present value functions and the amortization functions.My Handspring Visor recently pushed this calculator out of my shirt pocket after 9 years. If you want a financial calculator, this is the way to go, no question. Reliable and very intuitive. The HP-12C is not even in the same league as this calculator for ease of use. The menu-driven interface makes this evry easy to get up to speed on.This calculator also has some useful alarm/date functions that can be used as a rudimentary planner. You can also program equations and solve for a variety of variables that you can define yourself. This is very useful for on-the-fly &quot;what if&quot; calculations.
I've always gone for the Fuji branded memory cards and have never been disappointed. I've had several of increasing size and have never had one fail on me.
I buy this and wanted to make my DVD's into VCD so I don't damage my DVD's while oversea's and on military activation. But it does not allow coping of CSS DVD's, which all the DVD's that I have are...........Save your Money,, ...
These are great connectors for using UTP CAT5e wiring. I have made custom length patch cables out of these with expected results. The connectors worked as advertised with my 8 pin RJ45 crimper. Good value for the money. Thanks!
This is the best-looking and seemingly easiest fm transmitter, but I have tried every station in the city and have not found one that works without static. Even when this thing has worked at its best, static can still be heard very loudly. The only time I have ever gotten this thing to work well is when I actually touched the antenna from a stereo to the itrip. I would not recomend this at all to anybody.
To ktk3438 who gave this player 1 star, in part because it doesn't have a feature to save the disk position - this player can do that, you need to hit a button on the remote to save the position. This player has a great picture even when only connected to an analog TV with an s-video cable. I haven't got around to getting component cables yet. The optical out provides great sound with both dvds and cds. I haven't tested the jpeg viewing capability yet. For the feature set, picture and sound quality at this price - it's hard to beat..
This is a manufacturer lcd from chi Mei's at ttp://www.cmv.com.tw/en/default.asp. It is sold under the name Corian Pixo but there are no attempts to brand it. The packaging is very generic with no indication that it's from any company in fact except the obscure website of chi mei's in the manual.Do not expect warrenty on this item as there is no contact information of any kind to take advantage of the 3 year warrenty. Just today I received a "RETURN TO SEND, NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED"I'm disappointed by the fact Amazon is selling this item.Overall however, the monitor is acceptable but may be overpriced. There are many more similiar priced lcds on the market for the same price especially after the end of this year.
I swapped my old blitz router out with this one in a manner of minutes. There are several different advanced options that are included with the router. I have a wireless N ready laptop and it would not connect to the router at N speeds but for what I do, it doesn't make much difference. I also purchased the cardbus wireless adapter which I was connecting at 100Mbps at 20 feet with 2 walls in between my computer and the router. Overall I would recommend this router.You can get a feel for the layout at http://support.dlink.com/Emulators/dir655/Virtual_Server.html which is the support site for the router.
I've toyed around with the Ipod video and this little gadget. The zen M is a little bulkier, but not by much. The resolutions is great, and the sound is even better. I primarily use it to store music videos and it works great with my mobile video. I even used it at a party with a big screen tv, and it turned out perfect. The one thing I wished was on here was a random switch/button/something for the videos. Like I said before, I use this for music videos, and to have to select a new video every song is a pain, but I haven't seen a portable media player with that feature to date. I'm not anti Ipod or pro Creative, but if you are, you should go with your choice respectively. This is a great little machine for the price. Just as a heads up, I've had this for about 6 months now, so I've had a chance to get used to it.
Easy to set up. Easy to connect with wireless network, my wife can now print remotely from her laptop. Quality is great, text is clear. Print time from when you turn it on till it prints is relatively short and once it's warmed up very short!Envelopes curl after printing.
The CD case has plastic edging and plastic hinges with metal top and bottom covers. I have approximately 10 of these cases which allows me to transport my entire CD collection. They are perfect for my application.If you are looking for a CD case that will survive a nuclear holocaust, then this probably isn't an item you would be interested in.
It's light, and sound is decent. The noise reduction is not as good as more expensive ones but works. Wish a little longer wire.
If you are looking for "up to 16x DVD-R" this product would have been a GREAT buy. The problem is that right in the title it states 4X *Not up to 16X". My DVD recorder is NOT compatible with anything but 4x and below. I specifically purchased this product to get 4x DVD-Rs. This is NOT what I received and I had to return them.Amazon was great on the return. There was no cost to me and the refund was processed quickly.Bottom line on this product - IT IS NOT 4x DVD-R MEDIA AND SHOULD NOT BE SOLD AS SUCH.
I have used many brush dryers over the last 3 years. This is by far the best one for the price. I ordered two of them, to use one, and a have a back up one or use at the gym. I've had it for about 2 weeks and I think it's wonderful.
Bulb life is terrible---bulb life is misrepresented by the sales people, bulb prices are ridiculously high,!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i will never utter the word Toshiba again--.........
I always purchase a spare battery for all my electronic video/image devices. Being an OEM product, this particular battery is just what the doctor ordered.
We ordered this TV just over a week ago, in part based on these reviews, and it is everything everyone says. We chose this size to fit in our cabinet, and it looks like a custom fit! It took a week to arrive - standard shipping - and although it was supposed to be delivered on Friday, Fedex delivered it Saturday morning. I had already gone to the Comcast store and got the HD/DVR box (and RCA? cables), and got the HDMI cable from Best Buy, so was good to go when it arrived. We are pretty low-tech, but were able to hook it up, no problem, with the help of Comcast, whom I had on speaker phone the whole time (took about 2 hrs). The picture is great, even without hi-def. We are very pleased with the whole experience - price, order, safe and sound delivery (just a little late), and the final result.
Died right after the warranty expired...
DCR-TRV520. Ibought this Digitial 8 camera (I am not a previous user/owner of any camcorder) about 4 weeks ago after much prognosticating over the miniDVD format in the Panasonic and Canon brands for a similar price (I would have gone for the Sony miniDVD but didn't want to pay the extra bucks). So I made my decision based on the extra features of optical stablization, manual focus and the greater zoom capability - also I trusted the Sony brand more, but that reason was entirely subjective. Ihave not been disappointed with this camera. The stabilization is excellent - in fact, while I like compact cameras and would have preferred miniDVD because of size, this camera is not that much bigger, and increased size and weight may be an advantage as the camera feels solid and steady to hold. The auto focus is excellent - I may never need to use the manual focus unless I want to get really fancy. The zoom capability works very well, even at the highest mag., and is more useful than what I would have thought. This alone places it above the other miniDVD cameras including the Sony which have lower zoom. With iMovie, $50 from Apple (I have a Mac G3), the only extra I needed was the $30 Firewire cable (4 pin-camera, to 6 pin-Mac) and I was importing and editing the video. Also, I put in a Hi8 tape of our wedding and was amazed that this non-digital format was automatically transmitted from the camera into iMovie as digital information with no apparent loss in resolution! Regarding memory stick, with iMovie there does not seem to be a way to directly import the stills, but if they are first copied to the tape, then they can be imported. However, the resolution after doing this is no better than a still made with iMovie from video. Maybe the resolution will be better after direct import, but I doubt it. In Photoshop a video still and memory stick import from tape has the same pixel count as specified for the still camera - 680 x 460 I think or thereabouts. Some people say the memory stick stills suck in resolution - they are not that bad. Hey, you're buying a camcorder first and foremost, not a digital camera. One other reason I got this camcorder was that some reviews said the Canon and Panasonic miniDVDdidn't work too well at low light levels. I've never tried those cameras, but I can also tell you that this Sony I bought works great at low light as well. Sony 520 versus 320 - I went for ther 520 because of the bigger LCD display - I'm glad I did - the extra size is excellent as you can replay what you have shot and easily see it on the screen. Overall, this camera has no weaknesses and some advantages. Another thought - if you are considering buying Hi8 or even 8 so you can get a cheaper camcorder - don't! There is so much you can do with digital if you have the computer. and the video quality if better. Its worth the extra bucks. Cheers!
Great. I wished I would have ordered either two or a bigger one. They all fit great inside the bag. The netting holds them in place securely.
The ink catridge will not be recoginzed in 3 months even though the catridge has ink (almost full capacity!) Aparently, Canon put in code in the catridge so that it would stop functioning after a while even if it has ink. This is not a myth. (Call up customer service, you'll find out).They are so greedy, the printer will not even scan to your PC if the ink catridge is not to full capacity! Seriously, what reason can there be for this crippling functionality? Canon, wake up! Don't go the way of Sony!
These socks are colorful *and* functional! Unbeatable price for each color when the total is divided. These are super stretchy and great for keeping other things (keys, cards, cosmetics, kids toys, you name it) organized in a backpack or handbag. I've gone through different types of sleeves for my iPhone 4S, and these are the ones I love the most. I toss them in a laundry bag and wash in the gentle cycle, air dry, and they are good as new! I'm on my third color now (the purple), and it's the first where the knit immediately started to unravel at the bottom - and I don't care (easy fix with a need and thread)! The price was cheap enough where if I only use one or two, it was worth it.These socks offer great added protection for your device and are super simple to access. No there isn't elastic at the top so a device could slide out, but that's an easy fix with a rubber or cloth hairband.
Consumer Reports recommends this TV, and after using it for several weeks, we agree with them. It was easy to connect to cable and other input, the color is great, the sound is above average, and the screen size is just right for our living room.
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.
I received this product in a timely manner. It was exactly what I needed.Thank you.
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 don't know much about binoculars except that the price can vary greatly, so I assumed purchasing a less expensive set was a risk, but I am quite pleased with the quality from what I know about them.
This is about the same price as the cat 5, and it does the job just fine. Solid connections, easy in and out, and good price.
I have a very limited number of cable outlets in my living room by 2009 standards. In fact, I only have one. I use an ordinary splitter so that I can use that outlet for my TV and my cable modem. I consistently got a week signal, that caused one or the other to work poorly. When I first ordered the Motorola Signal Booster, I thought that the price was rather steep. Now that I've had some time to assess the the quality, I'm very happy with it. I haven't had any signal loss since I installed it. And speaking of installation, it was a breeze. I only read the directions as a matter of protocol, its was actually quite obvious where things went.
The PalmIIIx is something that no one can live without. I recieved my palmIIIx on Nov 3rd of 1999 I love it. What I really like is that you can but a small portable keyboard that you can hook up to your palmIIIx and type in the information that you want to put in instead of writing it. This product is fun and easy to use. I love the e-mail. Now I don't have to wait for my desktop to boot up and then sign of to AOL. I get the internet all here with the push of a green button wait two seconds then push on the e-mail and check it. It's so easy to use I love it.
I have used the beta center for over a week now and I love the range of sound it gives me, It is a great speaker to own if you play a lot of music and movies. Very clear with no noticable distortions at high volume.I highly recomend if you have the ability to calibrate your listening positon to get the best sound out of this speaker.
I dont know much about memory cards but I put it in my kodak easyshare and I can take up to 230 photos verses 14 before I purchased it, And i went 2 retail stores to purchase a memory card and they wanted at least $25, so way 2 go amazon.
The color cartridge leaked all over the inside of my printer. Had to pay to have it cleaned. Contacted seller with email asking for reimbursement and no response. I left glowing reviews for this product in the past but now It would seem I am on ignore. That is pretty sad customer service IMHO
I got this as a gift for my 26 yr old son. He had been pricing them for sometime. According to him it's excellent, does everything he wanted it to do. As for me, the price could not be beaten. I ordered it 3 days before his birthday, not sure I could get it delivered on time. Using a coupon I had and not having to pay sales tax, I got it in 2 days for less than heading over to the local Best Buy.
Very disappointed. Thought it was a fantastic investment, the kids loved it on long trips (we only took about 3) and then it happened....The picture went blank! Only sound came out. This is obviously a known problem so beware if you purchase this. Doesnt work for long and thats probably why the warranty is only 90 days. Too bad too because it is well made structurally and sounds great but whats the sense if the picture cant be viewed. They need to correct this known problem free of charge.
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.
This adaptor allowed me to hook up my old computer with no ethernet card to a router along with my newer computer with one. It has performed flawlessly so far. I had one a few years back and it also was fine till I dropped it onto a concrete floor. It didn't fare too well, but I suppose I wouldn't either.
I bought these to use as rear speakers on my surround sound system. They work great.
the title pretty much say it all. this is a poor monitor for any purpose, especial if you are into digital photo, graphic design. my product's screen cracked for no reason after 3 months. i swtiched to NEC and have been very glad with NEC.
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.
woked perfect from day one till I traded vehicle. Pioneer always has great reception this unit was no exception. Better reception and much better sound then OEM. Lite on bells and whistles but good product.
I have been disappointed in my TomTom for a number of reasons; so many in fact, that I don't know where to start... Perhaps the Ben and Jerry's in the POI for Mammoth Lakes, CA when we were on vacation that landed us in the middle of an apartment complex (perhaps they have a condo there...?). Similar results for a number of other POI's. Some work, some don't...The website is difficult to navigate. Support is not easy to get. The connector for the AC adaptor falls out of the dock very easily. The software that connects the device to the computer is not intuitive or easy to navigate. I was allowed to purchase John Cleese as a voice, but wasn't allowed to load it to the device... I could go on (and on).
The drive is wonderful to use! There is no CD with the package as the software autoruns from the external hard drive - a nice feature that saves time and is more convenient. No need to drag around CD's to all the PC's that you use this on.I have used this as a depository for ever-changing files by dragging and dropping and have used it as a backup tool.As what another user said, speeds can very depending on USB connections. My Belkin USB hub slows it down considerably and will essentially use up _all_ resources on my computer - making it inoperable (unplugging it from the USB will fix that), but plugging the drive directly into a USB 2 port on my computer doesn't have the same effect.More than likely, it is the hubs that cause the slowdowns.
This fax machine is very unreliable. I used it mostly for sending faxes. Sometimes the faxes would go through without a problem. But more often then not, it would give me a "poor line condition" error message when trying to send multiple pages. So if I needed to fax mroe than one page, I would have to fax them literally one page at a time. This is frustrating and time consuming b/c then you have to dial for each page. I would not recommend this fax machine.
This product is awesome. It's worth more than what we spent. We can rely on amazon. All the products they ship will arrive before their estimated delivery date. That's why I always prefer amazon.Logitech products are good. I had already keyboard, mouse from logitech. I am particular about headphone also that's why I waited for some time and ordered logitech Item.
Extremly happy with my purchase! The picture very clear and bright, just make sure you adjust settings. Change from vivid to standard setting.I did a lot of research on plasmas before purchasing, (consumer reports rates very high) and I am completely happy with this tv. Other tv's at this size that are priced higher do not have the picture quality. No worries buying this tv through Amazon, shipping quick, price great, and I really recommend it. Purchased Oct 30,2006
I love the weight adjustment that could allow me to adjust the gravity center of the mouse which could fit my hand feeling. I also like the function which could allow me to adjust the dpi of the mouse.The color is pretty cool too, but the scroll button is not very smooth. Overall excellent.
This product is a cost effective solution to select multipleA/V sources to single output.As mentioned by other users, the Video/TV switch is missingon this product but by not selecting either of the channels (5),the default RF_IN is selected.I also now feel that by Video/TV switch, the manufacturer meantVideo/TV switch on the TV itself, if there exists one !The RF modulator works fine when power is connected.For same set of features, one may endup spending more than US$30, this is a good bargain ...
If you need a basic, dependable, space-saving fax, this will definitely do the job for you at a remarkably reasonable price. I was looking for the least complicated model just to make a few needed monthly submissions of paperwork, and this was definitely the right choice. It has never jammed even when I've inserted a few pages above the recommended capacity of 10. It is simple to set up and use.
First, I own an iPod mini for general use and an iPod shuffle for use in the gym.I needed a player with an AB function. This function allows you to set up a continuous repeat of any section of an audio file (during playback, press the AB button at the start of the part that you want to repeat, then press the AB button again at the end of the part to repeat. Pressing AB a third time clears the repeat). Its a very simple function, but extremely useful for learning/deciphering parts of songs. When CD players first came out, the AB function was ubiquitous. However, it has virtually disappeared over the last decade or so.I compared many players (with AB buttons) during my research. I chose the SanDisk for the following reasons:1. Price.2. Brand. SanDisk was the developer of this solid state memory. Though that doesn't mean their audio expertise/execution would be expected to be good, it certainly means that they know how to build systems around their memory. Also, SanDisk is a North American company (most of the devices with AB functionality were from Asia) - I figured any warrantee would be more easily handled from SanDisk.3. Reviews of Audio Quality. I don't need fantastic quality. That said, I had a fairly bad experience with an older voice recorder that had nearly intolerable sound. This SanDisk unit actually had some good Audio reviews.Findings.1. AB - works as expected (of course)2. It DOES sound great.3. FM radio and voice recording are nice-to-have extras (and they work well)So it covers my basic requirements. However, I only gave 4 out of 5 for the following reasons:1. Its an MP3 player. But it SAYS its an MP3 player. I needed to get software (free) to convert my Apple iTunes format music to MP3. Obviously, to most other users this would not be an issue. To me its not MUCH of an issue, but it IS an extra step.2. Switching from FM Radio back to Audio Player is a bit flakey. This is the big issue. Once in FM Radio, I have to fiddle around quite a bit to get it back to Audio Player (yes, I read the manual). It seems to me like a firmware glitch.... Anyways, for me, since I did not get this player for the FM Radio, its not that much of a problem. However, for other's it may be a significant problem.
I bought this product on clearance at Sears about 5 years ago. It still works great and has a very clear picture, although I prefer to use earbuds for better sound. Don't know why so many other people got such a short lifespan out of theirs, although I'm extremely gentle with portable electronics...I know they can stop working if you drop them once or even jolt them slightly. It works great for power outages to have something to watch, but the battery life is only about 1.5 hours per charge (not long enough to watch a movie). Luckily I was able to find a spare battery pack a couple of years ago.
Modem and router in one. Helps to organize and eliminate all that cabling! Is about as easy to setup as one can hope for and it works just great! Highly recommended.
After doing much research, I've decided to go with Microsoft Wireless notebook kit mainly because I am running XP both on my laptop and my PC and I didn't want to experience too much compatibility issues. I had experienced problem when setting up my base station with the PC (couldn't detect internet connection), a quick phone call to Miscrosoft's 24 HOURS support at 12 midnight fixed the problem. Turns out that all I had to do was to unplug power cord of my modem and the base station for 5 mins and VIOLA!! everything runs perfectly!!Setting up the adapter on my laptop only took me 5 mins. No configuration needed, hardware detects base station right away!!I would recommend this product to everyone who's thinking about setting up wireless and wired lan!! Great product with reasonable price and best of all you get 2 years worth of 24 HOURS customer support from good old Gates! Can't complain with all this.P.S. Yes! You do need to download the patch from the support website.
I bought this remote after getting frustrated that my cable box remote wouldn't control my new home theater system, and I have been very happy so far. It's true that the number buttons are on the small side, but they're actually bigger than what I'm used to with my Blackberry Curve. I've had the remote for almost a month and have yet to replace the batteries, but I really use it mostly on the weekends. The setup was very easy and straightforward. The remote is very flexible, and I haven't found anything that I want that it can't do.All in all, this is a great universal remote for the price and highly recommended for anyone wanting to get rid of the remote clutter without spending an arm and a leg.
This was totally worth it. it's not equal to $500 bose speakers, but it still produces really incredible sound, especially for the price. granted i am playing it off of vinyl, so maybe im a bit biased.
I used this device, and it works well as advertised with some notes:1. It is heavy, as said before, but given that it has two modes of operation, its weight is justified.2. Using a battery charger that doesn't drain much power with it, the converter became hot causing the charger adaptor to become hot as well. This is by plugging the converter for about 4 hours!3. The modes of operation are do NOT provide continuous wattage coverage meaning that:* First mode is: 0 - 50W (from zero to fifty)* Second mode : 500 - 1600w (from five-hundreds to one thousand and six hundreds)This means that the area from 50-500W is not supported by the device!4. The device is fused.
This printer is one of the best products I have ever bought from Amazon. The price was good and the printing is excellent. The printing speed and quality is comparable to higher priced printers found at most workplaces.
The only fault I could find with these is that the cord is too short. Other than that, they're great.
I'm already on my second keyboard of this model, after the first one stopped working after a only a couple of months. The second just started giving me problems after 2 years of easy service - not acceptable.Though the design is very comfortable (though takes getting used to) and has been able to relieve me of wrist pain, the unreliability means my next keyboard will be a Logitech.
arrrgh!!! i'm so jealous of you people who get to buy this great little camera for this price. i bought this for about $100 more when it 1st came out (maybe 2 or 2 1/2 years ago). but i think it's still worth it. i only know how to work 2 of the knob settings, yet i still love it.the life of a "stored recharged battery is short and unpredictable, but after reading "mermaid 2663's" reveiw, i'll take her advise and charge them the day before use.the pictures come out great. i've taken pictures of pictures and the outcome is pretty good.i got the perfect little nikon case on e-bay for $7.sometimes i wonder if it's now obsolete, buti still get compliments on my camera and pictures.
I found this on sale and picked it up on a whim. My intent isn't so much to use it as a keychain but as a substitute for those little photo albums some people carry around -- just something to tuck into my purse and pull out upon occasion. For that it seems to be working great. The software installed with no issues on my WinXP PC laptop; as an earlier reviewer said it's just drivers wrapped in an install package. Not being able to re-order pictures was annoying but could be worked around by pre-sorting. Synchronization was a single click and then I had a little picture album to carry around.For what it is, it's a nice little gadget, with an intuitive menu and relatively easy interface. But don't try to make it into something it isn't. It's not really well suited as a true keychain. It's not a substitute for displaying photos on your computer screen or for seeing things in crystal clarity. It's little more than just a flash drive with an LCD screen, and if you're looking for any more than that, move on...this isn't the product for you.
I've had 3 Netgear routers, 1 Linksys router, and 1 Dlink router, this one. All the Netgear equipment failed not very long after the warranty period ran out. The Linksys gigabit router WRVS4400N was marginal. The OS inside the box would regularly "hang", so that no data would flow. I had to power-cycle the router to get it going again. My son-in-law has the same router, with the same problem. Also, the Linksys would easily get overloaded, if two TV's tried to stream from Netflix at the same time. The TV pictures would stutter, and the computer Internet feed would slow down greatly. I had a fast 30 mbit/sec cable connection at the time.This Dlink gigabit router has been a big improvement in speed and reliability. It never hangs, it never slows down. It also has higher security, with WPA2-PAK. In November, 2012, this router will be in use for 2 years in my home. I've placed it in a second floor bedroom, so it covers the whole house, and the apartment (the home is a duplex). My tenant and I both use Netflix and Internet regularly, and we are both happy with the wireless service this router provides.
I've never had any issues with these monitors and the picture is always very crisp. If I were to go back to desktops I would definitely buy this again.
The Polaroid I533P is a great camera, it has a decent zoom, and pictures com out clear the only promblem with this camera is that the battery life is really short only had for two weeks and went though two packs.
B+W is a brand with a reputation for quality. As I have started taking my photography more seriously I decided that I needed a few higher quality filters. The slim stature of this filter makes it great for wide angle shots where vignetting can be problematic. The only issue for me is that you can't stack another filter on top of this one because there is no threading, but all in all I rarely need to do something like that. I highly recommend this filter.
I've owned and used several 21&quot; monitors over the years and by far this monitor for the money beats anything currently at its price level. I took a big chance on this monitor and ordered it sight unseen. I'll tell you it was a good choice for the price. The Image was sharp corner to corner, small text was crisp and the colors were quite pleasing. The monitor has a rather small footprint compared to other 21&quot; monitors and puts out very little heat when in use. The contols are simple and easy to use and you will be up and running with in minutes of removing it from the box. While they claim this screen to be flat (which it is to some degree) it is not a perfectly flat screen. I do believe that NEC has a winner here!
It's a great mouse and I love the feel of it. Fits great in my hands and the adjustable weight is too awesome of design. For a long time no problems. Games were great, then suddenly I started losing to my games and mouse stopped working randomly. A quick search on the net and all shorts of forums and blogs came up with people having similar problems. The cable gets damaged. Normally I was about the just buy a different mouse but too lazy to go out to the store I decided to fix the mouse myself.I opened it and found it was built with a few mistakes. I saw a solder point too close the button switch that melted the housing. Saw the cable were it began to make the bend the sock around the cable was frayed. I cut around the insulation and found the shield around the cable was severed. Only 2 strands of shielding wire was left. Explains why when I plugged it in, it would work but in game time, it loses voltage and lights go out. Removed damaged shield and wires to be safe and solder each wire together. Tuck them back neatly in the mouse and plugged in and I have my awesome mouse again! The culprit, since they put a sock on the mouse cable you need to secure it from sliding back. They put a crimp right the entrance of the mouse for the cable. The constant movement in gameplay makes that crimp cut into the cable. Over time it gets damaged. I moved the crimp outside of the mouse so this doesn't happen again.
This product was a gift for the family, mostly to be used when traveling for my daughter. Beacuase of this, it wasn't used much (no more than 10 times) over the 7 months of owning it. The volume has broken. It is stuck on the highest possible level. After contacting the compnay, I was told that it is no longer under the warranty (90 days), but that I could send $85 to have it replaced (plus cost of shipping broken one back). This is just about the same cost of buying a brand new one. To me this is ridiculous. An expensive electronic device should not break after only a few uses. Too bad those uses weren't condensed into the first 90 days! I will not buy another GPX product.
What do you do once you have all the music loaded on to your iPod and you want to play it on your stereo? This cable is the answer. Hook it up to the connectors at the bottom of the iPod and to a RCA jack at the back of your stereo and you are good to go.The design of the cable includes a retractable cord, which I do not find that useful in my application (I leave it hooked up to the amplifier and connect the iPod when I want to use it). It may be helpful if you travel with the cable. The cable gauge itself is small. This is no "Monster Cable", but I did not notice any degradation in sound quality as a result. I do notice that sound quality is improved by hooking an iPod up through its bottom connector (as opposed to the headphone output). The way this cable is set up you do not have to adjust the volume on the iPod, the sound level is constant and you control volume on your stereo.Bottom Line: 4 stars for functionality, design, and sound quality. Knock downs for low gauge wire, inexpensive and potentially breakable self-winding mechanism.
I bought this to switch from Wii to sat.TV.Got terrible results. when set for Wii,I got nothing but a white washed out screen. When set for sat, picture was graining and flickring. Tried using different cables,same results,tried S video cables, no better.Bought a Dynex from Best Buy,($12.00 less) works perfect. Trying to return the RCA wish me luck.
Just had to stop installation with boxes all around the room and no TV to watch because this stupid company doesn't have a note in any of their sales literature and doesn't include a needed adapter kit (4 inserts) to allow mount with 8M screws - I have a Samsung LED and it requires 8M mounting threads. Instead of just including the inserts -probably a bucks worth - they printed a page in the manual to tell you not to return product to store and a number to call to get the inserts - I called and they said to call back Monday - Friday to tech support. I will never use an omnimount again so rating should be ZERO.
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.
Not happy - Feb 17th I got a confirmation that this shipped and was in transit with an expected delivery date of Feb 23rd. Then 2 weeks later I get a notice that the item couldn't be shipped? I use one click to purchase items, and everything makes it to me (many items a month) - but for some reason this is deemed undeliverable? I will go with another product - not worth the hassle to re-order from this company.
I've had a variety of Tamrac bags for the last 20 years. This is another in a great series of bags.
I bought this mouse because i wanted something small to use with my laptop. I have to admit the size is great its about 3 inches long, good for me, might be bad for someone with big hands. It comes with a little case. The mouse worked great for about 2 days and then just stopped working! I dont know what happened, it just never worked again! I ended up just goign to Walmart and buying one from microsoft for $15. Ive had it now for a few months and its doing great. DONT BUY THIS MOUSE UNLESS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PAPERWEIGHT!!!!
Don't waste your money on this one. You can't use it without other FM stations bleeding thru.
I love the range and reception on these headphones, but it still has that constant slight hum no matter how I tune it. Most likely because I'm using it around plenty of computer equipment/monitors, but trying it in other locations it still happens a little.
Great sound for a cheap price. Adjustable head band and soft gripping ear pieces. Looks cool , but is not noise canceling. strongly recommended.
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.
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.
We bought this camera on a Tuesday (not from Amazon). Went on honeymoon two days later and on the second day of the honeymoon it malfunctioned. Could not be repaired. We couldn't film anything or take any pictures.We called Sony, and were told that because it was not purchased in the USA they will not honor the guarantee, even though it was a product malfunction.For the price and the brand I expected better. Because of this I have no films and no decent pics of my honeymoon as I had to settle for using disposable cameras.
I hear a lot of griping about this being a one button mouse, but for me me it's never been an issue. I actually prefer a one button to a two button with a scroll wheel. Moving my hand from the mouse to the keyboard helps to prevent carpal tunnel by keeping my hand in motion. Also the sleek design of a one button mouse is too good to pass up. Everyone who's seen my mouse agrees it's beautiful. How many other mice can you say that about?Scroll wheel? The 'Page Up' and 'Page Down' buttons as well as the arrow keys on the keyboard give me much quicker access to the information I need AND more percidse control. To me, there are no drawbacks to a one button mouse at all. If fact, I doubt I'll ever want a two button mouse again.
The sound quality gets scratchy if you move the cord. You can't move the cord too much
I gave the camcorder as a gift to my son who just loves it, he videotaped me too, I loved the quality of the tape on the big TV. I would recommend it to a friend.
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!
Replacement lamp for my digital projector will serve as a back-up to my existing 4,000 hour lamp!
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.
I had a hard time finding a carrying case for my 17" laptop. I ordered this case and love it. It is lightweight and suits my purposes. I am an older adult and don't lug my computer to classes or the local coffee shop every day so I had no need for a hard-shell case. I do tote my computer with me a couple times a month and this case is wonderful. It has plenty of room for other items I need to take with me. The price was great and for my purposes, this is an exceptional value, great design ... perfect for my needs.
Recently purchased this product.. its pretty decent and nicely packeged with powerful features.. the sound is great and the voice (upto 320bit mp3) and line recording (has only upto 128bit mp3 :( ).. has very high quality. the mic is pretty sensitive enough, and not all that bad on noise level. however, on the voice activated set to greater than level 0, your recording has little hiccups I guess when it senses the voice after a break, just like someone clicked or pressed a key.unfortunately, it does not have digital audio out and video out, and preferrably i would love to have external mic input.one small irritation i had while testing usb, when i copied folders full of subfolders with mp3 albums, into "playlist" would no show up for playing. the customer support was pathetic and their website would not register me .. though they said they sent me an email with uid/pwd. i am still waiting a response from [...]....[!].. I did resolve this by moving the folders to the "music" folder. mmm.. who would know this [my visual search on the manual did not reveal this information, may be i missed something]? I also failed to play all mp3 files from a folder or sub folder as an album (may be i need to do more rtfm].another hardware feedback, is that the powersupply, usb2.0, and line in & out are from a flimsy unit (adaptor). this looks like it would break any time.. it has a cover (when shipped) that protects the slot, but the rubber material is not attached to the unit, and you could lose it anytime.. normally, units like this have an attached string that hangs on while the adaptor is in place. this is annoying after paying big bucks for this puppy.what would have made this piece awesome?1. built in or adapter for fm transmitter to atleast 20 feet/all possible range.2. the adaptor could also house external mic, digital audio in/out, video in/out (min), or it could be separate adaptors for each function., as long as these adaptors have strong physical connectors [current one is not well engineered]3. direct video recording to mpeg4With these additions, at this price range, hopefully they can comeout with adaptors for the above, plus additional firware updates for the bugs, it can beat ipod hands down!..but first, i would like their customer support and their website to respond in time! may be thats were ipod customers are happy.little disappointed, since i dont want to return this product as the ipods dont have recording features, and iriver products don't have playbacks of ogg formats etc.on a different note, i feel the iriver would have been a better choice [may be a green pastuer feeling]
While this little linux box does what it claims to do, it is not for a beginer. Quite a few seemingly computer beginers have given this product a fairly poor review - I believe that it is often the user and not the product.This product is great for those advanced in nix based systems as with firmware mods, this little box can do just about anything an old 266Mhz computer can (which is quite a lot if you know what you are doing).
The idea of a retractable cord for a mouse really saves me time from untying tangled cords from my laptop case. The mouse has quite a good grip, and the scroller is actually quite pleasant. However, Kensington copied anyother companies idea, for i too, myself own another one of this kind of mouse, which is far better and was produced by a different company.In conclusion, all Kensington electronics are rubbish.
I bought this when the pen for my Bamboo Fun tablet pen broke, and it would have cost just as much to buy a new one. So far, so good. sometimes it has issues with sensitivity, pressure gauging, but I LOVE it so far. It doesn't have as many functions (no eraser) but it's a good, cheap solution for artists.
Good overall quality. So far, maintains charged for a long time. Would recommend to a friend.
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.
And this is after one hour of my first use with a trackball. It feels comfortable and accuracy is better than I expected. At the beginning I had a tendency to move it like a mouse and my thumb was shaking slightly, but I think after further use it will feel completely natural and i would beat any mouse-user at thumb wrestling any day.I have a feeling It may not be as accurate with FPS games no matter how long i use this, but so what. My hands and wrists are more important than the number of frags/kills. I also purchased the Microsoft ergo 4000 keyboard and now i'm in ergonomic heaven. Both highly recommended.
Not at all reliable. SW does not install properly and is not compatible with other media software. Store's "points" system is very confusing. Round control thing is really just up/down and left/right. Been waiting for something other than an iPod worth my money, but the zune is not it. Maybe I should try SanDisk or iPod next.
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.
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.
I love mine. It's very accurate for movement and works well on different surfaces.Better even than the Microsoft wheel mouse, personally.these are the downsides: if you bounce it , the switches trigger and the whole thing should be larger. I will definitely buy another one of these.
For a relatively inexpensive, pocket-size camera the A570is offers great bang for the buck. If offers very good performance as a fully automatic snapshot camera. But it also allows you to adjust the settings just like the pros, which means you can actually get creative. The value of the optical stabilization is not to be underestimated either. You can hand-hold shots at shutter speeds you wouldn't think of using without it. The only real downside to warn you about is battery consumption: it is a battery hog. Lithium batteries are the only ones I've found that are reasonably long lived. Stick with them and keep reminding yourself that it's still cheaper than film. The pictures you end up with are worth it.
This works great. We get a lot of lightning at my house, and the power either flickers off for one to ten seconds, or goes off or a half hour occasionally. So, usually when that would happen, my computer would restart. Even on the shortest flicker. This solved that problem. It gives you an audio alarm when the power is out as well to warn you. There are various beeps that will let you know how much time you have left. If the power is out long, I'll shut down. I've never reached the end of the battery life, but I haven't tried to push it either. It's handy to have my DSL router plugged in too, because sometimes the power will go off but the phone stays on fine, so I don't loose connectivity either. I quickly ran out of sockets though, so you may want to count everything you'd like plugged in ahead of time. Non-critical things like speakers, scanner, printer, I have on a regular surge protector. It's become invaluable since I got it.
This sounds like a freight train. I think i got ripped off. I used to have one I loved so ordered this one, wish I wouldn't have!
Not much to say, it fits my DSC-HX9V like a glove. Not much room for anything else, but that's what I want. Padding seems good, would definitely protect it from a fall.
Ordered this in early December and now they say it may not come until March. However the product page says usually ships in 24 hours. This is truly crazy.
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 bought this one a month ago, and i'm very happy with it, it's so small and cheap, but it has an inconvinient , (i don't know if the 256mb version fix it , i have the 128MB player),my player has some problems with the mp3s with variable bitrate, it really don't sound good ,but i don't think its a big problem , anyway I can always convert my mp3 with variable bitrate to mp3 with constant bitrate and listen to them in my great player.
All right I admit it. I am an audiophile with an advanced case of high end snobbery. For years I carted my 6 feet tall Magneplanars around the country. Finally my wife said no more. She wan ted something smaller and since I was changing teaching jobs and moving 1500 miles my beloved Maggies and $100 per foot speaker cable were sold.After much research these were found for 100 dollars. Greatest buy I've made in a long while. The sound out of the box is open and clean with a touch of midrange glare. Side to side imaging is stellar as is detail but image depth is just fair. Bass is not very extended but is clean. This is in comparison to a of $3000 planar speakers with $1600 dollars worth of cable. The Altec's were enjoyable in a way I used to listen to music when I was in college.The cool thing about the 6021's was how good they can sound! I ran them through my upsampling 24 bit jitter reducing DAC on a good player with 2 meter audiphile interconnects and WOW!! These baby's sounded incredible! The detail, depth and clarity was back. Midrange glare was gone. Bass was now clean and powerful. They are my main speakers!!THe lesson is if you can play with these they are nearly true audiphile quality in the mids and highs. Feed them good source material and you will be rewarded with some of the best sound you can get for under $500.If anybody has any other tweaks for these let me know. Try putting the bases on 3 vibrapods and watch the image come open up. Buy these now and have fun.
This device did not work well with either my Droid Smartphone or my iPod Nano. The signal was very weak playing to the FM radios in both of our cars. There was lots of background noise. I tried as many blank frequencies as I could find throughout the FM dial. The sound quality was so bad that I'm going to return this item. It is totally unusable. This may be due to the distance from the device to the FM antennas in my cars, but it should be strong enough to reach to the rear window or rear mounted antenna. For me it didn't live up to the reviews I read on Amazon before I ordered.
I was wavering between this DVD player and another brand. This one seemed to get good reviews, and it was less expensive than the other one I was considering. I recieved it in record time. When I opened the box, I was extremely pleased to see that it came with headphones and a case to mount it in the car. This was a huge plus because I bought it for my toddler to watch while on the plane and in the car. I am very impressed with the quality of the picture. The remote is very self explanatory and easy to use. I really love this little DVD player. I am buying another one for my husband for Christmas so he can take it on trips.
I bought it to hook up my cell phone to a 2003 Olds Alero. It didn't work. There was something wrong internally with it. I don't know why, but it played at 3-4 times the volume it should have been at around 15% of the time. Tossed. I found one in a bargin bin at some big lots type of store, and it worked great, so it wasn't my phone... Junk.
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.
I was more amazed at the price before i purchased this product...i was like hmmm..now this sounds like a great deal but usually i try to watch what i purchase so cheap because the sound quality may be terrible and matches the value!HOWEVER, when i first put these headphones on to bang out my jam...i was completely blown away at the awesome sound quality...the bass was on POINT and i could rock out hard to my music...Thanks Amazon! u sure know how to sell a product =)
You save some money, but as instructed, you have to take the metal chip off of the existing cartridge and install it on the new one. It works fine.
Well this was my first shot at the whole, removable hard drive deal. I had heard about these things but I never really thought I needed one until I tried it.All I can say is wow... Basicly what we have here is a small lightweight peice of plastic that you stick in your computer and it turns into a hard drive that holds half a gig. Sick! What more could you ask for? This is perfect for me transporting songs and videos from my home computer to the ones at my school. So far I've had no problems with this baby.I've heard stories about the whole corruption deal, but if you just do the "safely remove hardware" procedure which only takes 5 seconds, it will be fine.This thing doesn't get in the way of other USB devices either. It's smaller than a pack of gum! It comes with a neckstrap so you can't lose it either. (although my strap pin broke)The Cruzer even has an encrypter built into it! I don't have to worry about people looking at my private stuff without me knowing and it's so easy to set up a child could do it.Although I don't have a 2.0 port on my computer, I tried it on a friend's and it was like quickfire. The disk can be filled up in a second. Literally! The light on the end even flashes to show there's something being loaded onto it. So your always on top of whats happening to the drive.The one thing that I dislike about this Dream of a removable disk is the durability issues. The Cruzer is not a heavy weight. It's liable to break in one way or another eventually. I carry mine in a bag and like to think I keep pretty good care of it, but about 6 months into use the pin that holds the neckstrap to it broke off. It didn't affect performance in any way but I do wish I had my strap back... I hope I don't lose it in the future. On top of it all, the device is made of basic plastic materials which don't exactly make for a fool-proof hardware design but whatever...I have tried her on laptops too and it works fine on XP. A friend of mine had a 98 laptop and despite the reduced speed, it still worked just the same.Overall I would definately recommend the Cruser minidisk from sandisk. You get a lot of bang for your buck, and as long as you treat this lady nicely, she'll treat you nice too.
I received this telescope as a Christmas present, and have been mostly satisfied with it.On the plus side: the optics are good, it has a large aperture, a solid mount, and comes with one useful eyepiece.On the downside, the 4mm eyepiece is completely useless. It yields blurry images and is so small it is nearly impossible to look through. Likewise the 3x barlow lens is very cheap and will only work with the 20mm eyepiece, and poorly at that.One word of advice: you will need to put a piece of tape in the center of the primary mirror if you want to collimate it properly, which is needed for sharp images. Almost all reflecting telescopes come with a mark in the center of the mirror that is used for this purpose. You can easily find instructions on how to do this online.That being said I would still recommend this telescope because it is the most powerful one you can get in its price range. You will most likely want to invest in another high zoom (~10mm) eyepiece and barlow lens. When used using my Ccelestron Powerseeker 127 eq with a quality eyepiece, I have show my roommates views of great views of Saturn that "look fake". Several hundred craters are easily visible on the moon when conditions are favorable.
No issues at all as mentioned I other reviews. I have been very happy with this screen. Very nice product.
I decided to get this and keep my existing cable modem router instead of buying the combo router/wireless device from Linksys. The WAP11 had better distance ratings on the Linksys web site. I'm happy with it. I get 11 Mbps connections anywhere in my house.
This is definitely a case of "you get what you pay for". The first adapter I got worked for about 30 minutes. After that, my cassette player would spit out the adapter every 15 seconds or so. No exactly a great way to enjoy your music. I made a claim and the seller quickly sent me a replacement adapter but the item still has problems. Every time I start my car there's either an "error" on my display, the tape jams, or the music only plays really soft. I would not reccommend this item, but I would happily order from the seller again.
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.
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.
I bought this product to use with my 681 monopod. I like it! I read all the reviews and was not expecting it to be as steady as a real tripod, but it does allow me to get into the picture without balancing the camera on some rocks, etc. Don't expect to take time lapse photography; there is some instability movement.A few points:1) You will need a rubber band or Velcro wrap to keep the legs from clacking while inside the monopod.2) The screw on threads are precise and will require cleaning and some oil or WD40 as you use this product. The tighter you get the assembly screwed on the less movement you will have (up to a point).3) Good price (39.09 before shipping, tax) and service via BLUE LIGHT BARGAINS. Fast shipment, well ahead of predicted.
I bought this laser printer in 2007, for light-duty printing in my home business. By the time it was 18 months old, it gave me an error message and had to be repaired. My local Xerox repair place was able to repair it, but the image quality has continued to go significantly downhill. It now as a white streak throughout the page. I'm still using it for my own use, but I'd rather not give these printouts to a client. I'm hoping to get it to last until I use up the replacement toner cartridges I bought. Unfortunately, it is a fairly large piece of equipment to treat as a disposable. I'm disappointed from an environmental point of view that it just doesn't last. In short, really, in the end, a piece of junk.
I did not own a mp3 player or was in the market for one. However, it was selling for $100 before Christmas so I decided to get one.First, I thought that Brown color will not look good, but since only brown one was on sale, I did not mind. When it arrived and I took it out of the box, I was pleasantly surprised how good my Zune looks. I'm glad that black Zune was not on sale and I went with this one.Everybody knows what it does, so I will only review things that are annoying to me:1. Files cannot be deleted from the player without a PC.2. When you mark what songs you like and what songs you don't, there are only to choices. You like it or you don't. I would like to see one more option, so a. I could mark all mp3 that I do not like and I want to delete them, b. mark mp3s that are ok and can be listened to once in a while and c. my favorites that I want to listen all the time.Besides those two things, I think the player is great.
No more batteries, just plug in it and move your telescope (my case is a NextStar 4 SE) all day!Batteries are nightmare for this kind of telescopes.
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.
I had been studying these types of units for some time and finally took the plunge when the price dropped on Amazon. The unit worked perfectly after I discovered that the extension cord to the transmitter was unplugged ;-) My wife thought that was hysterical.The only problem I encounted, as others have mentioned, was horizontal flickering white bars. I discovered these were due to our 2.4 ghz cordless phone and they went away when I unplugged it (which the instruction manual recommened in their troubleshooting section). For that reason, I'd now recommend a 5.x ghz unit if you have a cordless phone at 2.4. It may not be all phones, and I haven't yet experimented with moving mine around, so it may not be an issue.One other thing, and I didn't confirm it, it seemed to hose my wireless network, or at least my laptop being able to see it. I checked Tivo and it appeared not to be affected, showing the signal strength as "excellent". One possible reason could be that the laptop was in close proximity to the receiver so it could have been in the directional beam. On the other hand, the wireless network seemed to cause no interference to the audio or video transmission.UPDATE: 5/12/2006 - I just returned the unit today. After more testing, I discovered that my wireless network was also interfering with the signal causing little pops and clicks in the audio and slight video flickering. I tried moving things around and could not get rid of it. As much as I liked this product, it just won't work out here. I just ordered the RF Link AVS-5811 5.8 GHz Wireless from Amazon and await it's arrival.
Too many settings and this scale needs to be plugged into the wall. It can NOT run on a 9 volt battery.
If you've been searching for a KVM that works with your USB mouse and keyboard... without having to give up the custom features of your USB keyboard and mouse... the IOGear GCS1734 is the one to get. I've ran into many problems with other IOGear as well as Belkin KVM's that support USB console and PC's... they usually work, but you usually only get basic functionality from your keyboard and mouse i.e. you don't get access to multimedia keys or volume control on your keyboard, or access to additional buttons on your mouse. The GCS1734 is the first KVM I've come across that has no problems with my Logitech Elite keyboard (volume, multimedia keys, scroll wheel etc all work fine... note I did not install any drivers... none were needed) and my Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (4.0... the one with the tilt wheel)... both work fine. I'm using the KVM with two Windows XP machines, an IBM laptop port replicator (for the T30 series)... and a Suse Linux PC. I can switch between them with no issues. Add to that the ability to also switch sound etc... this is the KVM to buy!Negatives? It's not cheap... an On Screen Display would be nice for what you pay.
This company's toner cartridges are so bad that they actually killed two office printers. The cartridge was so badly constructed that it leaked toner all over the inside of the printers resulting in paper jams that not only made a mess of the office but ultimately resulted in a piece of paper wrapping entirely around an inaccessible roller. The printers are useless now and have to be replaced. Saving a few dollars on the cartridge has cost me several hundred dollars replacing two dell printers!Do not buy these products!
This is one of the better combination TV-VCRs I have seen. Panasonic and Sony also both make good 13inch TVs. Toshiba's combination TV-VCRs often gets overlooked. However, this is an excellent set and performs equally well. The picture is crisp and sharp. The built-in Digital tracking 4 head VCR makes VHS tapes look very good. You get front A/V (RCA type) inputs with a TV/game switch. The VCR has good high-speed fast-forward and rewind performance. It also has time-shift recording capability and a built-in head cleaner. The front panel features a useful headphone jack. The 'Black' cabinet design is uniquely handsome and looks better than other competitor models.
I just love beeing able to listen to all my old albums. Player is everything I was looking for.
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.
Love this hot air brush! It leaves my hair silky and fuller looking. Takes care of all the frizz. My friend just ordered one and now my other friend wants one too. I take mine everywhere I go and I have since it came on the market, If you want shine and fuller looking hair, that looks like a professional blowout then this brush is for you..
I was worried this was going to scratch my lens, but so far it has performed well. Its light and easy to pack.
I'm so glad I didn't pay for a "official" Uniden battery ($30) when I can get the exact same battery type for a lot less. I highly recommend this product. Just make sure your phone is cordless, uses 3.6 Volts, 800 mAh, and has the "red/black" power cord connector.
I used to download my pictures using a PCMCIA card reader, and even the fast CF cards would take forever to download (approx. 0.9 Mbps). When I got the Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 reader, I was able to get downloads 16 times faster, up to 14.8 Mbps, so a 2Mb 133x card went from over 40 minutes to 2 1/2 minutes to download, so I'm really impressed.
This memory stick works well with the PSP. Even though it does not have the 30g carrying capacity of an ipod, you can just choose a set of songs you want to listen too and put them on in a flash, thanks to the high speed capabitlies of this memory stick. And once you think of it, Isn't it cheaper to just buy a memory stick like this one of amazon then buying a nano? Isn't is easier than carrying both a psp and another mp3 player or something?
world.....do noti repeatdo not get this camcorderthere is nothing worse than thisi wasted [money]buying it from amazon.comi could have gotten the same thing [for less]including firewire, 4 dv's, and a carrying caseIt is honestly the worst, disgusting, and despicable electronic out thereif you get this you will have literallyliterally threw [your money]into the atlantic oceanDO NOT GET THIS EVEN IF SOMEONE PAYS FOR IT. RETURN IT. GET YOUR MONEY BACK!!!!!!!
For their size, these speakers give great sound. I can turn them on in my bedroom and hear them clearly downstairs.The bass is GREAT also. Their portable size is really cool also.These speakers are more than worth it. Get them and see for yourself.
The scanner is compact and truly plug and play. Scans as quick my old SCSI. USB bus powered feature works well with this model making it ultra portable. I keep stored until I need it. Seemless integration with my winxp dells and boot camped macs (XP and OSX). I would recommend and buy it again. I'm officially done with HP scanners
This is an excellent tool for those who have to deal with cables with different interfaces at work. It is a time saving tool.
Great product! If you need to put a monitor a long ways away from your cpu or just wish to add another display in the room buy this!
We bought these speakers to use on our brick patio. They lasted about 6 weeks. We don't think they are really waterproof.
I too had problems with the error code. First time was 8 month after purchase, got it fixed for over $100.00. 6 months later the same error popped up. What is Panasonic doing about this? I am sceptical about purchasing any Panasonic product from now on and am spreading the word on this problem. I will am going to call the company and see if I can get some type of refund for the product.
Had this blu ray player for a little over a year. It was hooked up to my router through an ethernet cable and everything worked great. I was able to stream netflix and pandora with no problem, until a few days ago...For no apparent reason it stopped connecting to the internet, giving me a "Ping Gateway error". I am pretty tech savvy and have tried every type of troubleshooting available with no luck. I have read quite a few similar complaints about this unit and have wasted many hours trying to fix it. I finally gave up and invested in a PS3 for my blu ray and streaming.Whether I ever get this thing working properly again or not, no device should be this difficult to manage.
I have had a few of the microsoft split keyboards over the years.This is the best one yet.They did a real good job with key size and placement.The page up/down keys are back to their normal layout.The function keys stay set as function keys after a reboot.The software lets me disable the caps lock key.Minor complaints:The extra row of silver keys at the top do not get used by me.Too far away. I forget they are there.Zoom key and back/forward keys never seem to work when I want them to.Overall a great keyboard.
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.
The Lens arrived right on time.The Tamron 18-250 mm lens works great on my Nikon D80 and is perfect for every day use.
Very good one. Suggested by me for all. This is a must have. And very cheap. Value for money. The brush id fine but the best part is the carbon lid.
I got this MP3 player/recorder for a gift and it IS THE BEST. Like the review I haved read here, it is a bit difficult to install. Once the install issues passed (helped by the review talked about), it is a lot of fun to use. Very simple to manipulate and the sound quality is better than I immagined. It is not an home theater system, but for a "walkman", it's pretty good.I used it to record interviews so I would be able to retype them later, and the quality of playback is more than clear. It makes my day more enjoyable (more time to myself than taking notes).I had purchased a Sony MD-Player/recorder, for more than 600$, and I realize now that it can't give me half of what the ripflash-plus can give me. Just the fact that the MD-Player has an optical port, can't allow me to upload from the player to my computer. So I had to listen with my headphones an then transcribe to my computer. With the ripflash-plus, and the Red Dragon software (be aware that you need to instruct the software your tone of voice) I play the file on media player and the soft translate it in words........ what a relief!!!Pros: awesome gadget.Cons: not easy to install (but it's posible).
At first I did not think this worked, but you have to have the battery in the charger just right for it to charge. Really not that difficult, just make sure the positive and negative match up and the light come on. works great now I took the time to understand how to use it. Extra battery that came with charger is also nice to have.
I ordered this item in the summer as I upgraded my factory stereo in my chevy Tahoe. So far I have had no problems and this item shipped to my APO address fast and with no problems.
Got it on time, actually sooner than told and exactly what I had ordered. I had no problem at all.
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. It is now several weeks 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?
The way the iPod fits into it is nice and neat. Not real obvious how to use it but once you figure it out it's fine (until you don't use it for awhile and have to figure it out all over again.) Unfortunately I mostly get static from it. I only wanted to use this for audiobooks and not music so I wasn't looking for great sound quality - acceptable would have been acceptable. I don't know if the airwaves are too busy where I live (didn't think so) or it's just a lame device. I have to fiddle around with positioning it in different places to get intelligible sound at all.I have a cheap tape adapter that has a little hiss but really works a whole lot better than this and I think that's a better option if you have a tape deck. I only got this because one of our cars doesn't.
The Lowepro Pro Mag 2 AW, belying its compact size, holds a Nikon D700 body with grip and 24-70 f/2.8 attached, plus a 35mm f/2, an 85mm f/1.8, a Lensbaby Composer, a 70-200 f/2.8 VRII, a 16mm f/2.8 fisheye, a flashbracket and SC-29 cord, two SB-800 speedlights, plus spare batteries, CF cards, a tripod plate, and a cable release.A Lowepro bottle attachment (sold separately) helps keep you hydrated.An elastic rain cover is built in and cleverly sewn into a back pocket so that you won't lose it and can swiftly position it over the bag. The zippers and the whole construction look well-done and sturdy, though the zippers are not the virtually water-proof kind like those found on my Tenba Shootout rolling backpack. Then again, a nice luggage label is attached, an essential accessory missing from all other photo bags I've ever bought, the Tenba included.I don't think very highly of the loops in the lower front of the Lowepro bag. They are supposedly designed to hold a smallish tripod lengthwise. The bag's width is modest, however, and any decent tripod would stick out awkwardly on each end. I tried inserting a couple of compact Manfrotto Nano stands and one or two shoot-through umbrellas through the loops -- same effect, and cumbersome to do besides. The loops would work much faster if they featured pinch-and-snap buckles. As it is, I removed the loops altogether. The same goes for the belt to secure the bag around your waist. I don't see the point. Best give the bag a little bit of room to move/shift as you walk, otherwise it'll slow you down.The Lowepro bag received the thumbs-up in my personal and purely subjective shootout between it and the Tamrac Ultra Pro 11. For my taste, the Tamrac is too big and heavy when loaded up (though it is the way to go if you're packing two bodies and need an even bigger arsenal of lenses at your beck and call. The Tamrac, in addition to a second D700 with a 50mm f/1.4 lens, also holds the 14-24 f/2.8 plus a 70-300 telezoom. Nice, but that combination proved just too unwieldy, and I don't think my back could take it day in day out.) For my money, the Lowepro Pro Mag 2 AW offers the best compromise between roominess, portability, and flexibility. Recommended.
This thing is a piece of junk for the most part. It's recording feature is about the only "GOOD" thing about it. Even though it has HDMI out put it only "Upconverts" to 480p which isn't all that much better than standard 480i I get out of a 2002 Sony Progressive scan player I have. Also the remote is horrible, I hit the button numerous times before it responds and I even exchanged the first one I bought thinking some thing was wrong with the first one but the same issue with the second one. Also not sure if any one else has had this issue with this machine but I have purchased a number of brand new sealed DVD's that this machine just won't play PERIOD, I take it to my kids room and throw it in the old Sony I mentioned above and it works perfect same with the 13" Magnavox DVD combo we have in the kitchen works perfect put it back in this sucker just freezes up after the DVD menu.. PIECE OF JUNK... We ONLY use this machine to record programs/movies/shows from TV we don't actually use it to play DVD's back because it's such a piece... We use a DVD-HD860 from Samsung to play back movies. It works great with my Samsung HDTV and it upconverts to 1080i or 720p... I wouldn't waste my time with this one... Wish I would have done better research before I purchased it
I bought this item 6 months ago. It worked wonderfuly until now..DVD doesn`t read disks anymore..Im so disappinted:(
I bought one of these at radio shack and it lasted about 6 mos before it quit working. Up until then it was great. I could use it anywhere there was a radio. I like that it's cordless and not plugged into a lighter or outlet. I loved it so much that I thought I would try purchasing another one just in case the first one was a fluke. This time I ordered it on Amazon and never received the item, so I had to get a refund. I guess I'll try finding one at an electronic store again.
This thumbdrive is the best one I have used by far. It is physically solid; I use it as a keychain. However, I wish the U3 software was disabled by default... since I use a mac is was a bit of a pain to remove, but worth the effort.
This product does not need a long review. It does it's job and works well. The plugs stay in securely and sound is not impeded. Simple, easy to use and works perfectly.
The case was very nice. Brand new, thick padding to protect tripod. Unfotunately it was too small for my tripod but I really liked it. I would reccomend it.
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.
Garmin Beanbag for Portable Friction Mount for Garmin GPS Units (Beanbag Only - Mount not Included)The Garmin cable worked well; however when ordering the Garmin USB cable, Amazon's description showed 3.5" disk software (old Tech)included, it was even printed on the packing slip, however NO software (of any type) was included with the Garmin USB cable. This is why I gave it only 4 stars!Warren
The Telrad is an easy to use 1x (that is right one power) reflex finder. I use one with my Meade 8&quot; LX200 telescope. The advantage of a reflex finder is that you can aim the telescope at the area you see with your naked eyes. If I had one of these finders when I started out with my first telescope, I would have spent more time looking at objects than looking for them. It can be used as a complement to the &quot;minature telescope&quot; finders, or with a &quot;Go-To&quot; scope as the only finder. How does the Telrad work? it projects three concentric rings of 4, 2 and half a degree on a transparent window that you look through. The key to using it is to point the telescope at a bright object, then align the reticle (rings) to be centered on the object, and then use the rings to point the scope where you want to observe. The biggest advantage is if you aren't on a target, you can see which direction you need to move the scope without having to make the mental calculation... is my image reversed/upside-down, etc.? The one drawback is that you can only use objects (stars) that you can see with the naked eye. That makes it less useful in light polluted areas. The one thing about the Telrad that is a pet peeve, is that it is large. Also, in damp locations, it is suseptable to dew. There are a number of simple solutions to this. Since installing the Telrad on my LX200, I haven't used the 8x50 finder that Meade sells as standard equipment.
The OnTour speaker system from JBL is a very nice set of portable speakers. It's best suited in combination with an iPod or other popular MP3 players in the market.Pros:* Nice sound, much better than other truly portable and small sized options in the market place.* Simple, elegant design that is in tune with the regular iPod.* Can be powered by a a wall outlet or by a set of AAA batteries.* Good for filling a midsized room or even for some small group outside parties.* Can be fed from the earphone jack of your iPod or (better) if you use its cable in conjunction with the iPod cradle, which provides "line" output.Cons:* The cover slides back and there is no way to fix it so it stays open.* The typical price of $99 at Apple stores is a bit steep.* The bass is not as rich as with other larger speaker systems.Recommended usages:* In conjunction with your iPod you can easily transport your music within rooms in your house.* It can help you provide background music to indoor or outdoor parties. Can work independently of a wall plug.* It can be very easily stored in a suitcase or laptop case to take it on the road.
Nice for desk top work. Sometimes takes off on you and slides across the page. You have to remember to put it in the charger when done using it.
The scanner utility applet has a long-term counter, which in my case is 27,653 sheets, or twice that many pages (all duplex). So I guess I can write a review. My overall impression is quite favorable. I feel I have already gotten my money's worth.This scanner is fast. It is satisfying to watch the sheets slide through at just a couple of seconds per sheet. At first I spent some time playing with scan settings, but later I just began scanning everything at 400 dpi, 24-bit color, with brightness=140, contrast=128, chroma=170. I noticed that BW scanning shows improved quality if scanned in color. The images with my standard settings are about 1 to 2 megs per image, with JPEG at default 75 percent quality. A big issue with scanners is moire. Above 400 dpi it increases significantly. At 400 dpi I can live with it. The user's manual shows a 'reduce moire' checkbox in the scanner software, but recent releases have dispensed with this. I assume Panasonic feels they have incorporated the best anti-moire they can build in, and users don't need to select anything now. There are always compromises with moire; if you are particularly sensitive to it you might consider Canon 9000F/Silverfast combo, although this option would of course be much slower. The Panasonic KV-S1025C also sometimes exhibits slight banding as well as moire. However, if the level of detail is satisfactory, and it is, I can swallow some artifacts. I may have overemphasized the moire problem, but I want to make clear: this is not a moire-free zone.On a high speed scanner, internal cleanliness is of extreme importance. The utility light starts blinking at 2000 sheets past last roller cleaning, and this is about right. In addition, I open the thing up at every 50 sheets, inspect and do a path cleaning, getting rid of paper dust and flakes which may obstruct the scan windows. I then polish the scan windows with a soft cloth, because a haze can build up on them. While scanning, I watch the output like a hawk, page by page, looking for telltale chroma stripes which indicate presence of a window flake. If observed, the scanning must stop at once and the required cleaning carried out.Recently I observed a chroma stripe in auxiliary output which no amount of window polishing would clear. Feeling cornered, I removed four screws and a cable tie, slid out and rotated the cover for the auxiliary (duplex) scanner module. I was amazed to find no fluorescent. It is all done with mirrors, the primary light reflected several times through the auxiliary side. After carefully cleaning the auxiliary mirrors, I reassembled and breathed a sigh of relief when scanner still worked and stripe had disappeared.I look at this scanner as a workhorse. It is great for text and line art because the output is excellent and the scanning is fast. For screened images, especially color, it is somewhat less than excellent, yet the output, for me, is acceptable. Comparing this scanner with flatbeds, the speed is the deciding factor, and I have no regrets with the Panasonic. I did deduct one star, because there is room for improvement in screened image quality and end-user maintainability.
This center speaker for the price is fantastic. The voices are very crisp and it sounds great with a dts/dolby digital receiver. I love this center speaker makes my surround sound system intense! POLK AUDIO did a great job. I even got the cheap r30 front speakers and it eally added what I was looking for. My neighbors hate them but it is worth it! Ha!
The Toshiba E740 is everything it should be. ...and I considered it a very good value when compared to the IPAQ and Dell Axion.Two areas where it is weak is in assessories and the voice record button. Hopefully there will be more third party vendors offering assessories in the near future. Users must be careful not to accidently bump the record button. I have drained the battery by accident numerous times. Thankfully I have all files backed up on the SD memory card. I have also found it hard to get the CompactFlash Type II memory cards from local stores or on the internet.
I couldn't be happier with this unit...especially considering it is more or less a first-of-its kind. Sure, there were a few others out there, but none from anyone I ever heard of. None of those others seemed to handle variable bit rates, etc. And sure, I can't see the artist and song title on the screen, but the thing is in my inside jacket pocket on my walk to work anyway! I really couldn't see paying for an mp3 player and then hundreds of dollars for memory when blank CD-Rs are 50 cents a piece! Sounds good, stands up to a beating. Great unit.
once you get the hang of it, it (EZ to use and fun the little extra stuf made it fun to mack junk movie with friends ( good for what it is)
My husband travels a lot so this makes the trips easier. No more second guessing where an officer is at. Speeding isn't an issue he is just one of those people that like to know how the playing surface is laid out. A friend highly recommended this to us and I bought it for my husband for his birthday. Easy to get up and running. Easy to install. Easy to use. But boy does it pick up any and all radar signals. Wonderful.
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.
The needs of internet connectivity and Digital TV signal strength has made all the old splitters obsolete. There are a variety of unpowered broadband splitters, but this one is the cheapest and it works flawlessly. I've split the signal going into my computer so that it also goes to my USB tuner. I've split signals between my DVD recorder with a QAM tuner and to a Broadcast-on-demand cable box. I've even used two splitters in series in order to get more connections. The signal loss was minimal and computer speed or tuner reception was not degraded. I wound up using five of these splitters throughout my house and each signal seemed as strong as an unsplit signal and every QAM channel was received.
I use this bag for my Apple laptop and I love it. Specially for school. You can carry a folder or a book, but I find it too heavy. I love all the compartments that you have for your calculators, pens, and so on. It isn't so bulky as the other back packs I've had. It doesn't look like a lap top bag except for the Targus label. It has a lot of cushion on the shoulder strap and on the back. I would recommend this bag, and for the price you're paying, it isn't bad either.
This is the second headset like this that I have purchased. I'll make this brief. Get this one for that price. You won't have to shout into the mouth piece for the person on the other end of your land line to be able to hear you.
I have been using xD cards for several years and find them very reliable. They are interchangeable between my C-50 and S9100.
This dock has many cool features that fit what I wanted very well. It is too bad that this dock requires special software that is incompatible with almost everything.The description of this device is very vague. It connects through a pc card slot and your laptop must have this port for you to use this dock. The computer that I wanted to use this on did not have one. I used the dock on a different computer that did have this dock, but the software would not run. It only runs in Windows Vista and Windows XP. I ran the software in each of these environments but it still claimed that it was incompatible with the operating system.Unless you have a computer that is still running XP or Vista and has a pc card slot and you are willing to risk the product still not working. Do not buy this!
I LOVE this keyboard and mouse. It is well worth every penny. Absolutely smooth typing and mousing... you hardly feel like you are expending any energy. Do yourself a favor and spend the money, believe me you won't be sorry, and you don't realize what you're missing till you use it.
I was disappointed in this keyboard for 3 reasons. First, I thought the mechanical feedback for the key press was poor. Some keys, particularly the space bar, required significantly more "push" than the others. Also, the space bar was particularly noisy when fully depressed.
I bought this transdock to replace one, which I broke by pulling it out of the outlet in the car too forcefully. I like this product because it charges and plays my shuffle in the car. The sound is pretty good. I have only a few complaints - when I had my first transdock the screw & nut that allows you to adjust the angle of the transdock kept coming out and eventually got lost. I e-mailed DLO for a replacement and was assured a replacement screw & nut were on the way to me. After a few weeks I e-mailed DLO again and was again assured that a replacement screw & nut were on the way to me. After another few weeks I e-mailed them again but I never received the replacement screw & nut. I ended up going to a neighborhood hardware store and buying my own. My other complaint is that on this latest generation model the radio frequency begins at 88.1 and the first transdock began on 87.9. I could always use 87.9 with my first transdock. But with this one I have to go higher up the radio dial to find an empty radio frequency and that is getting harder & harder to find with all the country, classic rock and religious stations popping up on air. I use my iPod to listen to mostly alternative music, because there is really only one station in town that plays alternative music.
I needed the T adapters to connect the control/power cables of my model railroad DCC system. These adapters fit the bill perfectly....JimMc
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.
My primary use for these is teamchat for online games. In that context the sound quality is excellent from both the microphone and the headset. My buddy immediately heard the difference in the clarity of my voice in his headset. That's coming from a Logitech wireless set that is adequate but uncomfortable after awhile. These Sennys are much easier on the ears and still comfortable after a few hours. You can use them for music too. They're ok for that but no match for a real headphone like the HD600. If you want extremely good sound quality look up in the Sennheiser line. For grins I plugged this headset into my Little Dot Mk III tube headphone amp. Certainly better than the driver built into my keyboard but nothing like the 600. If you like it loud you might look elsewhere because while they get loud enough to cause hearing damage with continuous use, they're sort of limited when plugged into the computer. With the tube amp they'll rock out but the USB driver built into my keyboard just didn't have the drive voltage for that. Fine for communications. They're a little bit flimsy. If you're rough with them I expect they'll break. The connectors aren't very robust either. I expect I'll by soldering new ones on in a few years. I would give 3 stars for these things but I went with 4 because of their high sound quality versus the low price.Sennheiser forgot to identify which side is left/right. The side with the microphone is the left side.
these speakers work well with my XM radio. They appear to be OEM and to have been manufactured for another use, as they have hooks on the side designed to mount on the side of a computer screen or something.
I figured worst case, I'd lose $5. We'll, I lost $5. The only value I can find is it's fun having an entire office stop work and try to figure out how to get the key out of this thing. It's kind of a team building puzzle experience. Anyway, it locks fine as long as I want to leave the key in. That just seems to be a minor security flaw.
My CD player in my car doesn't work and I hate the IDock hook ups for cars so I went with this tape adapter and it works great. Just don't forget to turn off your stereo when you're done, otherwise it just keeps playing.
The 250GB My Book external hard drive from Western Digital is a great place to store all of your extra photos, videos and mp3s. I find that the 250GB Essential (essential meaning lowest pricing tier) hits the sweet spot between space and price.For about 100$ (I actually got mine at Office Depot for less because of a great mail-in rebate) you get double the space of a cheaper 79$ 100GB drive. This is great because once you have all that space you'll fill it up quickly.The single USB 2.0 connection is more then enough to play music, view/edit pictures and movies. Writing to the drive is slower then reading. I have edited video stored on the hard drive with little issues of speed or write/read times. The drive itself is fairly appealing to the eyes. It looks like a black leather-bound book. Of course with two wires (one for power and one for USB) it totally destroys that image but what can you do? The little green light around the button is cool.The drive has two nifty features. The first is the auto-on/off. When not in use for a while the drive will simply shut off. It will turn itself on when you access it. This is a great feature because at 7,200RPMs this drive can get loud! Especially in an enclosed desk area. The second feature is that of a push-button backup utility. Good feature but I'll probably never use it.Pros: Storage space vs. price, little green light, auto-on/off, mail-in rebate (if you can find one)Cons: Noise, all those stupid wires, smaller drives can be had for lessConclusion: A very nice hard drive especially considering the storage space vs. price issue when considering other external hard drives.
I had to lower the resolution of my hp laptop to 1024*768 to make it work. Any higher than that would show no signal on the TV. This should have been stated in the item description. I have VGA cable from my ViewSonic monitor and it works very well. Wish I have another one.I will consider returning this unless someone comes up with a soltution and save me a headache.
Let me start out that I two DVD systems. One is a high end Yamaha 7-1 system that is absolute tops. It is in my den in the basement and it's mom & dad's adult entertainment system. The second system I have is this one.I have read all 43 reviews and to be honest I frankly don't understand the negativity of some of the poster's. This is an excellent entry level HTiaB of that I am positive. I've owned this system for 2+ years and I've zero problems with it. It resides in the family room and is the unit we use for the kids and family time. I have it hooked up to a Toshiba 26" Widescreen HDTV (TV not LCD) and it performs very well in Cinema 2 mode. I don't mind the lack of digital outputs mainly because the TV comes with 2 component sets so there is one for the HD cable box and one for the DVD player. The audio is fine...as I'm typing this I'm watching X-Men 2 in DTS mode and the sound is great. The engineering is somewhat weird with the Sub-woofer supplying the power and speaker connections, but after the initial "well how about that" it's not a problem. I have a DVD lens cleaner disc and use that every month. It works very well in Progressive Scan mode providing the TV can handle it. Before the HDTV Toshiba we had a 25" Zenith analog TV that didn't have component hook ups. The S-video set up was OK, but it didn't handle the progressive scan that well, the Toshiba just blows it away. Another thing and this has been mentioned in other post is cables. I'm a firm believer in high end component cables. I bought a set of Monster Component and Audio cables and I tell ya it does make a difference.To recap. For an entry level system for the feel of basic home theater it's a very good choice. If you prefer all the bells & whistles with multi channel options, digital connections and optical capabilities then this will not foot the bill (my Yamaha system fits that bill very, very well). I actually would rate this system a little higher than a 4, maybe 4.25.
This has been great for me in the car. its a little bigger than I'd like, but not so big that its inconvenient.
Simply put, Bujold is an excellent writer. She combines humor, action and even a little romance into addictive stories. If you haven't read the Miles series, start ASAP. Like some other readers, I was disappointed to learn that Curse of Chalion wasn't in the Miles series (I expected another disappointment like The Spirit Ring), but was very pleasantly surprised.The characters are fully developed and likeable, the story is original and the world believable. I have recently been disappointed in the poor writing that some SciFi authors pawn off on readers. Luckily, there are authors like Bujold and Emma Bull (The War for the Oaks) who can write well and tell a great story.
I was bought this as a gift for christmas, brought over to the UK by my Auntie. I had spent hours researching this on the internet, and found this to be the best affordable player. I now take that back. It is, straight out, the best player on the market. My only complaint is the volume buttons, as they are rather fiddley, but I use the same volume most of the time, so it does not bother me much. As for sound quality, it doesnt get much better than this. The Nitrus comes with a Custom EQ, along with 5 presets, so whatever type of music you listen to, it always sounds just right. The bundled software is also one of the best on the market, so the 1.5gb hard disk feels 10 times bigger. With software like that, there is no need to buy a 20 or 30 gb player! The bundled headphones are some of the best to be bundled with any player, and produce consistantly excelent sound. Another great point is the price - in the UK 70 cheaper than 1.5gb Muvo2, and at least 130 cheaper than any ipod. If you want supperior sound, small sizes, and a great price, along with software, and storage to match, why go with anything else?
I have a G4 Quicksilver 2002 tower that I scored off eBay cheap, and have refurbished into my media center and iTunes library and absolutely love it (even got it running Leopard) - except for the clunky USB 1.1 ports that are built in.Suffice it to say, I was a bit dubious to try just any old USB 2.0 card without some assurance that the chipset would, in fact, be recognized by OS X (I've heard some of the cheap-ies can be very unpredictable and unreliable in Mac, though generally OK with marginal driver support in x86 boxes). This one has decent reviews, including from fellow Mac folk, so I thought I'd try it.I did have some trouble with the install (initially using the 2nd PCI slot, to give it some breathing distance from the mod-ATI9000 Pro in the AGP) and while the device would show up in the System Profiler, only the host controller would show as installed; the slots indicated a Driver Installed status of "no". Additionally while troubleshooting it, the movement of the card to the remaining PCI slots (powered down + anti-ESD, of course) and/or reboots of the system caused my impeccably stable G4 to freeze, hang, not boot, not shut down, etc. I was getting a little nervous (can anyone say "RMA"?).Finally, I did try the PCI slot closest to the AGP (with some reluctance), and I hit pay-dirt! This card is a beauty! My iPod now happily transfers songs & albums in seconds-to-minutes, instead of minutes-to-hours (I've got a beefy sized Classic, thus my library is all in Apple Lossless, which means it takes a little longer to move the files).Anyway, I found the included CD-ROM to be somewhat of a mystery, in that this build does not reflect what's in the install guide; however, it's a moot point for Mac.Given that the installation issues could easily be "user error", I'm giving this thing 5 stars for great performance.
I purchased this from Amazon Nov 2006. I loved it all this time. But this is not an inexpensive item and I expected to be able to use it for a number of years.The battery life is very low lasting no more thatn 1.5 years. Not horrible in itselfBut this is a discontinued product from HP and is no longer supported by them. They offer no software updates at all.WORST: The Tom Tom Maps are already out of date on this system. The newest Maps available either from HP or from Tom Tom are dated April 2007 and they will not be provding any more because Tom Tom also no longer supports this.I have read that you can by a Garmin XT card for $99 and use the Garmin Software instead. I may be stuck with that unless I want to trash the HP entirely but you don't have to be. Buy something more up to date.
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.
Great gift for my girlfriend, works perfectly, very small and convenient.Best gift out my whole christmas shopping!
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 have owned 2 iPods and now a Zune. I have always refused to buy the first year/generation of any product. First year/generation models are always buggy. I broke that rule and bought the Zune. I should have waited. The tonal quality does not approach that of a 5th generation iPod. The battery life on an iPod is far superior as well. The wheel does not work nearly as smoothly as an iPod either. The Zune was a good idea but it was not ready to go to market. I assume that if Christmas were not fast approaching they would have waited and improved the Zune a bit more before releasing it. They should have anyway. I gave mine to my sister yesterday and went back to my old iPod. When I can afford a new purchase I will get a 60 or 80 gig iPod video. Buyer beware.
These speakers are great! I can't believe the sound for the price! You can't go wrong with the purchase of these speakers. They are easy to set up, it's just plug and play. If your like me and just want a boost up from your standard speaker and dont need a big bass sound then these speakers are for you too!
This lends hood actually stays on the camera, unlike the original, which tended to fall off, a lot.
An IPOD is to my kids and grandkids as 8-Track Cassette players were to me in my teenage years. A "must have" these days. With 500 song capacity I think a 2gb IPOD is plenty of capacity. 500 songs? WOW! What will they come up with next?
This is my first cordless keyboard and mouse. I purchased this based on the price and reviews. I like it very much. The install was very easy and my computer recognized it right away. It has a very quiet, soft, smooth touch. I really like no cords. The mouse is very comfortable and responsive.
I ordered this for my son for his birthday and was very pleased with the prompt delivery date. It was delivered on the date quoted and he was very happy with it.
I had the reported switching problem ("UPDATE: This device has one annoying defect ... a "clever" feature of switching inputs automatically when it senses no input on one of the two stereo inputs ... any stretch of silence will cause it to switch"). I called AudioSource and I have to give them credit. The problem is relatively easy to solve by using Input 2 instead of Input 1 if you're only using one input.
As mentioned before, it is important to realize that this lens is NOT the kit lens that Canon includes with its digital SLR cameras. It has an ultrasonic motor (USM), which is the reason I bought my Rebel XT's body without a lens and picked up this lens to go with it. The USM feature means the focus is very quick, accurate, and nearly silent compared to many other lenses. I have not noticed any significant amount of softness or any defects in the photos I have taken with this lens, and it works like a charm. I would definitely recommend it to the first-time SLR user who wants a lens that will serve as a good starter model but not become obsolete as their photography progresses.
Bought this to hook up our pc to the tv, and it works perfectly! you will need a RC hookup, but that will be with all vga to vga. Highly recommend, it is much cheaper (especially with having prime) just ordering it on here.
This item works great. It's of solid construction and the friction pads on the bottom are secure enough to give me peace of mind when it comes to slipping. I've been using it for a few months now on a glass table and the laptop hasn't budged.I was a little worried as I have a 17.3" Toshiba laptop but this product handles the size and weight quite well.The only thing is that it's inconvenient to use the laptop keyboard while on the stand but since I bought it so that I could use a full-size keyboard while minimizing desk-space consumption, I have no complaints.
This cable is amazing i have the Logitech z-5500 and i bought that cable and the sound quality improved a lot i feel the sound harder and with more fidelity and is pretty but don't think is just another expensive cable. really its amazing!
(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.
I purchased the Creative Labs Live Ultra WebCam VF0060 for my home PC. Unfortunatley, it would never give a video picture. I phoned Creative Labs and their Tech. support people indicated a conflict with Haupauge WinTV. The only choice offered was to delete the WinTV software or return the webcam to Amazon. Before I chose to return the webcam, I tried it on my daughters laptop that does not have WinTV loaded. The video and audio feeds where excellent. The moral: If you have WinTV loaded on your computer, this isn't the webcam for you!
Before installing this EQ, I had my phone plugged directly into 3 amps via an RCA splitter. It had a small amount of alternator whine when the phone wasn't plugged in. Sound quality was good, but I had to turn it up to get good bass response.After installing this EQ, I have my phone plugged into the Aux input, and all my amps plugged into the EQ. It's nice to be able to increase the gain on the aux input to compensate for my phone's low output (Samsung Captivate). There is no alternator whine, but there is a bit of static (probably due to a ground loop with my phone's usb charger). My sub is much louder, I actually have to turn it down to balance it out, and the rest of the sound is cleaner. Having a fader is nice too. A vast improvement over my previous solution.I'm very happy with my purchase.
It's perfect for "small" use. A boombox this cheap is not to be used as your wedding music!!! It's a small, medium quality boombox. And it's perfect to have it in my kids' rooms. We play a background noise CD on it and it's perfect at night, and fun kids CD during the day. It's very small so doesn't take much space on the desk or chest in their rooms. We've owned it for a couple of days only, so I don't know that it will die on me in a few weeks, like some other reviews have mentioned. So far so good, and we're all liking it very much.
I purchased two G-Drive Combo two years ago.I sent one of them in for repair 3 WEEKS AGO and still haven't been able to get them to tell me what is wrong with my drive. The first two calls they were not able to find my drive, they lost it...After the Third and Fourth call on Friday the customer service guy told me to call back on Monday. He also said to expect to be on hold for about an hour. Each time I call I am on hold for about 20 minutes.DO NOT PURCHASE ANY PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY YOU WILL BE SORRY.
The Bad: Currently, I am running the 'Audio Speaker / Headset Switching Hub' through a cMoyBB v2.03 Headphone Amplifier [...], so I am not sure if that makes a difference; however, there is slight interference when no audio is playing (e.g. crackling, empty noise). If the headphones are plugged directly into the amp, no feedback is present, leading me to believe there is a small issue with the product's insulation. Just a guess. At this price, who cares. :)The Good: In any case, it does not ruin the experience, and the product is extremely simple to setup. After any audio is playing, it sounds crisp. The 'Volume' knob is convenient, and the 'Speaker-to-Headphone' switch works as advertised. I have not tested the 'Handsfree' connection. Again, the price is extremely satisfying.If you want an easy setup at a low cost, choose this product.Recommended.
Cable worked as advertised, very solid built cable, I didn't have any problems using the cable.
I initially built a PC with a cheap $35 case, but it was a pain and too big. I bought this case to replace the cheap case and it works great. The mother board mounts easily to a tray that slides in and out. The opto (2) and floppy drives (1) mount to an assembly that slides in and out as well. The two hard disks mount to a removable tray. A full size Power supply is supported. If you follow the step by step instructions, you can get everything done in about 2 hours without prior experience. You do have to be a little careful to keep the wires out of the CPU cooler assembly, but that is fairly common. Highly recommended for MicroATX motherboards like the one I used.
I've been using these disks for recording for months now. They work great. I've never had an issue with them. Also, the cover folds back to write titles on both sides, which is really nice. I've never seen another DVD for recording with that kind of cover.
I love the availability of sending my computer audio to anywhere in the house, while also having the benifit of certain sounds staying at the computer. Having all my music on the computer, and listening to alot of streaming music it allows me to stream my audio any were in the house with full audio range. I can get a mean tump out of my stereo sub with this baby! The only thing that I don't care for is the fact that its been months now, and there is no vista drivers yet!
I have one too, with the same problem...It resets randomly, but not often. About 1 time in 3 DVDs played.If somebody can help, please do.
I recently purchased the DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 with Street Atlas 2007 program for my laptop. I was very simple to install and I've loaded it both on my laptop and home desktop. I will use the desktop load as a reference.The laptop install will be used in place of an expensive Handheld or vehicle mounted GPS unit. The DeLorme program comes with a GPS attachment that connects to your USB and sits on your dash. The program is easy to use and shows more detail than the expensive units. I am an older male and have a little trouble seeing the small handheld units. The 15.4 screen on my laptop gives a better display of where you are going, plus it gives turn by turn instructions verbally as well as by road view.The program was put together very well. I even tried to get the program "lost" by making wrong turns, but ending up on another route that the program finally stopped telling me to turn around and instead told me it was "reconfiguring my route", then telling me I was 29 miles north of my ultimate destination finding the new route.The verbal directions are very well done and don't sound like your usual "artificial intelligence" speaker, but instead use words and phrases easily understandable.I feel the DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 program to be a very good value and look forward to my 8 state vacation this summer.
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.
The APC LE1200I 1200VA Voltage Regulator (I=International for use with input voltage of 200V-250V.I own two of the LE1200I and one LE1200 (USA version).These units are made in the Philippines not China just so you know.This unit protects your sensitive electronic equipment (computers,TV and TV live streaming media players, home entertainment systems, stereo systems, cable box, and a host of other electronics from under-voltage, over-voltage, black-outs, brown-outs, surges, spikes, lightening and provides EMI/RFI noise filtration. The product accepts 200V-250V and can output 220V, 230V and 240V (selectable).It has a continuous rated power output of 1200VA and up to 5.2 Amps at rated voltage.I use two of these units for my laptop computers and its various accessories and one for my Home Entertainment System.This unit is normally warm to the touch, ambient air can also affect the degree of warmth but this is normally not an issue.Please note you should not connect an additional power strip with surge protection to this unit (read the instructions).Here is how to convert the APC LE1200I rear IEC320 C14 connectors for electronics other than the power supply of a desktop PC.You will need from 1 to 4 of the following adapters/cords or a combination of them depending on your needs.There is an adapter version and a corded version.The cord version comes in various lengths of 1, 3, 6 or more feet in length. The adapter version is approx. 3 inches in length and very sturdy, it will not come out easily. You will feel a definite click when you properly insert the cords or adapters.All of these can be found on Amazon from SF Cable.1). SF Cable, 1 ft 18 AWG Monitor 3 prong plug Power Adapter Cord, USA NEMA 5-15R to IEC320 C14.SF Cable, 1 ft 18 AWG Monitor Power Adapter Cord (NEMA 5-15R to IEC320 C14)2). SF Cable, 3 prong Plug Adapter, USA NEMA 5-15R to IEC 60320-C14.SF Cable, 3 prong Plug Adapter, USA NEMA 5-15R to IEC 60320-C14My three APC units operate flawlessly and give me the assurance of knowing my equipment is protected.The three LED's on the front panel indicate voltage condition (Low - Correct - High) as well as a master on/off switch. Also there is an auto thermal reset circuit breaker on the rear, so if the unit receives and overload the breaker will trip (pop out) wait several minutes before you push it back in, it may also need to cool down.This is a quality unit and well worth the expense.
I bought this camera used. I had a few 12X cameras, I will be happy with this camera for a long time. It is a work of art to hold and use. I got use to the manual zoom pretty fast. The image quality is excellent. I hear about noise and noise reduction. I can see it, but only at full size on a large lcd monitor. Pixel peepers may see flaws, but in the real world, images from this camera make excellent 11X14 prints, maybe even larger. Colors are accurate, and images are sharp, and performance is pretty fast. It is a beast to carry around, like a family size can of beans around your neck. Still lighter than a SLR with equiv zoom.The bottom line, this is the best you can get (in my opinion) in a 12X zoom or more, digital camera.
I was to recieve a complimentary upgrade with my order. Please follw up and forward the upgrade to me. Thanks
These remanufactured cartridges suck. They don't give you either the performance or life of the brand name cartridges and that is so sad because the printer manufacturers make their money selling you ink cartridges. If the remanufactured cartridges were as good they would save folks a lot of money.
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.
I have the ZEN NEON for 3 days now and it works great. I used it to listen to MP3 files which are downloaded from my computer. Creative S/W works good too, very user friendly. Have to be careful using the control wheel, it take time to response to each command. It take me few hours to get used to it, and after that it works everytime. The ZEN NEON has a voice recorder and a line-in jack for external audio recording that the Ipod does not have. Only one complain is the headphone jack is not making good contact with the plug, I have to move it around to find a good position to have sound in both Left and Right channels...I'm happy with the ZEN NEON.
Headset works great. The sound is nice and clear and the head piece fits comfortably . Easy to adjust also.
Labeled wires make it an easy process. Took maybe 30 minutes to complete the wiring process. Easy process from start to finish.
EDIT: I had to go back and re-do my original review of these cartridges: DO NOT BUY! These are a waste of money. At first, they were working fine, but a mere 17 days later (July 28 to Aug 14), they started leaving streaks across my documents. I tried reprinting some documents and they were coming out as if the ink had been running very low! I have only printed about 30 pages at economy settings since I purchased these cartridges! Worst still, I tried printing another document and now my printer is not working! It keeps giving me an error saying to remove and check the cartridges!/// DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THESE WORTHLESS CARTRIDGES! \\\----I bought this because of the price: two cartridges for the price of one re-manufactured cartridge seems like a good deal. It is, but you definitely get what you pay for. The print quality is low. Do not buy this if you require quality printing. I usually print documents that are for my personal use only, and only are needed for a short while, so for my needs, it's just fine. However, if you require something of a better quality, and you still want to save some money, I suggest you buy the re-manufactured cartridges sold by OfficeMax--they're cheap, but great quality. Of course, for the best, go for the HP cartridges. The ones I bought here on Amazon don't even come in a box like in the picture--they just come in plastic wrapping. Good side is they do include postage-free return bags for the used up cartridges from your printer.Pros:-Cheap price-postage-free return bag for your used up cartridges.Cons:-Poor print quality
Yes it fits 20+ DVDs but when you put the DVDs on the 2 shelves inside there is so much wasted space above the DVDs, at least 4 inches. You are able to shove 2 more DVDs above each stack of DVDs but it looks bad. I wouldn't buy this again.
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
Good quality and correct length. CAT 6 cable with jacks on each end as advertised. Nothing spectacular about them but they work.
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.
I bought this DS-2300 to replace my DS-330. The 330 had internal memory and I had to download every night after my 3-hour lecture. The 2300 has external memory so that I can separate items (personal, school, work, etc) and it stores much more than the limited amount of memory on the 330.It has a nice size that is thin and fits into your pocket. The memory life also seems to be pretty good on this. As I had read on other reviews, the placement of the buttons might be a tad tricky, but so far no problems.My one complaint is that this recorder did *not* come with a case/pouch like the 330. I went to the Olympus site and they offer one to European customers, but not U.S.Other than this drawback and the price, I am pleased on upgrading to the 2300.
I ove this turn table it just works and what else can you ask for. Just plug it into the wall and receiver and it will play. Auto arm so you can just let it play from the beginning there is also an arm elevator so that you can pick the song that you want to listen to. I could not ask for more it is so easy to operate. Buy this player so you can listen to some great music!
Just to be clear, my 2008 120 GB Zune fits and works fine without any modification to the cradle or the Zune.My Zune is about 2-3/8" (60 mm) wide by 1/2" (13 mm) thick.Everything in the pack is of the highest quality.With it plugged into the charger, the screen is lit showing the album cover in brilliant color - very nice!
Took me days to fix. You have to install driver first BEFORE plugging printer to USB. Blame is on Vista (Premium Home) though.
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.
Scanner works great. It is easy to program if you know how to read and follow instructions and find desired frequencies on the web. Those that can't read and follow instructions will find this scanner impossible to put to use.
I live in an area with lots of hills that make FM reception difficult for a couple of my favorite stations. I started with a basic folded-dipole antenna, and have since tried various others -- two different powered antennas by Terk, and the C. Crane Reflect Antenna, which I've had for a number of years. None has been completely satisfactory on the weak stations, but the Reflect Antenna is the best of the four. (Results were somewhat variable. Occasionally a powered antenna worked better, but on most days the best results came from the Reflect Antenna. In all cases, manipulating the positions of wires can make a difference.)I recently replaced my old stereo receiver with a new one (Harman Kardon HK 3390), and now both stations come in better than ever before, although I still have to use mono mode to reduce static. The combination of the Reflect Antenna with the new receiver has made these two stations very listenable, although not perfect.In short, I recommend the Reflect Antenna, but other factors -- the quality of your tuner/receiver and the strength of the radio signal -- make it impossible to predict how this antenna will perform in a particular situation.
I bring this screen to meetings with me. I must carry the screen from parking garages - through lobbies - in the elevator - to the conference room. The previous screen I used for presentations was VERY heavy. This screen is extremely light, easy to carry and easy to assemble. I highly recommended this screen.
I ordered this battery to replace the original battery that came in my phone. I think the original battery was an 1100 mAh. With the the extra capacity of this battery, my phone now goes for over a week between charges (I'm admittedly a light user of my cell phone). Two things to note: 1. This is a genuine Samsung battery, not an OEM battery. 2. This battery is almost twice the thickness of the original, so be prepared for your phone to have something of a "humpback" (mine still fit OK in my "leather" clip-case, tho).
I purchased these bluetooth headphones when I got my new 2nd Generation iPod. I work out at the gym and was sick and tired of wires getting in the way. These headphones are great! I love being able to control my music from the headphones (fast forward, replay, sound level) and I love being able to press a button on the headphone to pause my music if I'm talking to someone. The best part of all is that there are no wires to get tangled up in! No more am I ripping my headphones off my head because my hand got caught in the wire. The sound quality is pretty good too. They aren't quite as good as my noise cancelling headphones, but they do a pretty good job. I plan to purchase at least one more set of these to have as an extra set. I will never go back to wired headphones.
I don't know what the hell is going on, but I like it. The last few months have seen a spate of unexpected fiction from unexpected places. Sir Apropos of Nothing by Peter David came from left field. Damn good storyline that is NOT your standard fantasy fare. Heroes that maim and kill their best friends out of envy, and do NOT marry the princess.... Neil Gaiman body slams the reader with American Gods. A damn fine read that has little to do with anything you have ever imagined, yet speaks to anybody who has ever spent any time smoking ... while doing time in the SCA. Meaning all you people out there reading this review should buy the damn book.Bujold also came out of left field. Her last foray into fantasy, the Spirit Ring, was a miserable failure (I couldn't even finish it). Her last few science fiction books, though lauded by bribed reviewers, were sad (in comparison to her other books--overall they were ordinary, tired, decent). This once great author had sunken low. This single book, however, justifies Bujold's entire existence. Buy the damn thing. Enjoy it. Then buy her early Vor books. Fine, fine, damn fine books.
Great noise canceling, the noise canceler is a bit different hanging from the middle of the string, though that is my only complaint.whether the noise canceler is on or off these are great headphones that you can hardly here anything else going on around you.
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 was a brand new color Palm Pilot m515 that replaces my monochromatic Palm Pilot m505. I loved my m505 and was sad to see it go. Luckily the m515 popped up and I was sold. I don't want a Palm Pilot tied to my phone nor do I need the internet. Both the m515 and the m505 hold all of the data that I value. I thought I was going to have to settle for an upgrade that I really did not need.The OS for both devices is the same which made it easy to transfer all of my data without any problem. The color display is great but the battery does not last as long if I am using the brightest color setting. I am familiar with the darkened screen and so I continue to use it. The graffiti window does not work as well so I usually use the software keyboard.The price was great! 1/2 of the cost for a new m505. Go figure. I have been watching for some time. I had synch problems from time to time with my 7 year old m505 and needed to replace it but not until I found a deal. The reviews indicated that the originals devices performed better and were more reliable than the newer ones. Consequently I am pleased with the minor upgrade.The vendor sent it in less than half the time that it promised. Nice product and I am happy with the vendor.
This item is great1. contrast ratio is great2. 3 hdmi's help out allot3. GAME MODE (amazing) since i play allof of old school stuff4. The TV looks really good in the color that SAMGUNG choose5. WIZELINK, is the USB link and that read all my suff.6. VGA hook up. must have a good video cards (supported only by 256 DDR2)7. SOUND is clear, and does not cut off8. I will purchase 3 more of thies TVs by the end of this year.SAMSUNG is great
I bought this gizmo specifically for transferring some family video cassette tapesover to DVD, but with the ability to edit. It goes far beyond that in capabilityand it's a blast to use!It allows me to break the recording up into "chapters" so that I can insert amenu at the beginning of the DVD; thus, allowing a user to view only the scenes theyare interested in.It also supports text insertion, audio and video affects, and even video overlays using"the green screen" (chroma-keying). Haven't played much with that yet, but based onhow intuitively easy it was to get started with this, I'll be doing that very soon.Great product!!
I purchased this kit back in March when it was a bit cheaper, paying $43.74, but even at $99.00 it would be worth it due to the fact that it just does it's job of delivering audio wirelessly to my home theater receiver. I have used it daily since it arrived and it has worked without a single hiccup, nor has it interferred with my home's wireless network. Just plug and play and the transmitter and receiver link up and you are good to go. Highly recommended!
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
works fine but like the others the cord is stiff and hard to maneuver. but it works fine. worth the protection.
i have owned a zune for about a week now and love it. i prefer it way over my ipod video which doesnt have much to offer. what i dont get however is all these bias reviews, they are total bs if you are looking to buy a zune dont listen to any review that says "microsoft sucks" or "buy an ipod" any where in the review its just a bunch of fan boys. buy the zune trust me you wont regret it i know i didnt.
I like this bag. Its the small bag, but it's actually big. I wanted a smaller bag, but I'll keep it.
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.
It's rather bulky, so for those of you who use your Timbuktu's to transport, say, gold bullion, then I say yes, buy this. If you're one of the regular folks who don't have massive heavy loads, this might be a waste of money.Good padding, but quite thick. WILL damage your suit if used.
Works like a charm, perfect for cleaning the surface of a lens or a camera LCD.This coupled with an air blaster (rocket shaped thing) is the perfect combo to clean any camera system.
Just finished listening to the audio book version - it was brilliant. Its great to have a fantasy story that has little or no comparisons to Lord of the Rings. The characters were well developed and kept developing throughout the story. The story itself was simple, but had complexities built-in and the world was explained very well. Lots of unexpected twists and turns. I've found a new fantasy author who also does Sci-fi - so I'm doubly blessed.
I wanted an adapter to convert a standard RCA jack (yellow) into an S-Video input. This will do that, but the picture quality is terrible. I don't know if any device upconverts the picture quality from RCA to S-Video, but this did not give me a good result.
Was Going to buy this at Target for $20. Got two here for $8. Excellent Deal!
Il start this by saying ive owned the creative m,ipod video 30 and 60 gigs and others.Hands down the Zune is the best ive used todate sound is excellent and video looks fantastic.The Zune is easy to use and doesnt give you alot of settings you wont use.sound quality is excellent and included zune software works great at syncing,i havent had a problem yet.just set folders to watch and your good to go.I would recomend the Zune to anyone looking for a great mp3 video player.
This entry-level olympus is perfect for my small hands and for taking fantastic photos. It's super fast and offers more features than I really need, but is priced well below the nikon and canon base models. My only gripe is that the flash in low light on auto focus is kind of ridiculous -- it'll shoot out fast strobes for more than 10 seconds before settling into the shot. There's probably a setting that addresses this that I'm just not yet familiar with.
I was very disappointed with this comers. I had better results taking pictures with 2-year-old Kodak digital camera. The auto focus is very slow. The color is bad.I took many pictures of people in low light and most of the photos had severe red eye. The flash is very bright.The menu is difficult to navigate, and somewhat confusing.I have returned my cannon S410. The picture quality wasn't nearly as good as a cheap advantex film camera.
It did not work with my e-machine despite what the specs stated. Amazon was very quick to accept the return and issue a refund. All in all, the experience with Amazon was very positive and I will not hesitate to shop there again.
I personally am not one to go for pink either but, I went ahead and took the chance because they were on sale. I'm glad i bought them now because they are amazing. They are worth the price thats for sure, I wouldn't trade them for any other headphones!
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.
Have had the router for a week now and after the setup hassle, it's worked well. My old Lexmark Z32 inkjet printer works fine after turning off bi-directional connection. I'm using a Netgear MA521 notebook adapter after incredible frustration with the D-Link adapter originally purchased.I thought the Quick Installation Guide could be more clear-then again I've never done this before. Use the D-Link FAQ site-it helped me figure out how to attach to AOL.
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Though I am not qualified to write about the quality of the filters, they seem to be doing the job pretty well. The finish is good and they fit well with the 58 mm Canon lense for my Rebel XT. The lense cap goes right over it so it is doubly protected. The small pouch to hold the three filters is also of big help to keep them safe and easily accessable.
Kensington has a winner with this little mouse. In terms of ruggedness and ease of use, it easily measures up to the bigger name brands. The retractable cord is the perfect solution for those of us that carry around knotted mice with our notebooks. The Kensington cord is much thinner than typical USB cable, so it easily bends and does not seem to add any drag when moving the mouse. It light weight and has survived plenty of abuse from my two cats - the red diodes seem to particularly fascinate them.The only caveat to my recommendation is that the 3-foot cord isn't quite long enough to use on anything but a notebook.
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).
I bought the Zumo 450 for use on a recent motorcycle trip through Europe (Italy, Switzerland and France) I bought the Euro data base, which seemed quite pricey at $240, but I it turned out to be the best investment of the entire trip. The Zumo worked perfectly, although some of the route building methods seemed a little qwirky (it may also be that I spent no time learning it before the trip and everything was done virtually on the bike). Without the Zumo on this trip, I would likely still be wondering around Europe lost in the crazy traffic. The data base gave use the tinniest of roads and a great view of the Alps. We learned to trust it completely - just follow the purple line and all will be well. You have to be careful though if you ask it to give you the shortest route, it will indeed be the shortest regardless of the type or size of road. We saw some pretty interesting sights in Switzerland this way. But shortest doesn't mean fastest. We learned to use the 'via' function to drag and select our map points to control the route - then just press go and enjoy. Reception was instant and alway solid even in torrential rain and thick clouds, it even worked all the way through most of the tunnels except the Mont Blanc tunnel (7 miles !) I did get a look at the screen of a TomTom in a taxi at one point during the trip and think I like how TomTom depicts things like round-abouts better. The only criticism was the at very congested intersections or freeway ramps, the Zumo shows the turn at the geographic intersection which might still say 200meters ahead, but in fact you need to be in the right lane and already exiting right now, the lane lines require a bit of study and learning. Garmin might want to re-examine how they depict tightly spaced ramps and converging roads. But if you miss a turn, no worries, the Zumo was quick to recalculate and tell you what to do (U turn or turn later, etc.) Overall it worked excellent and you can trust Garmin. We did 2000Km overall and we all agreed that it saved us an entire day of reading maps and trying to figure out which way to go (we never read a street sign the entire trip). One of the coolest things was that we used a travel guide to select some hotels, the guide had a small map of the town showing the hotel locations, so we were able to zoom the Zumo into the destination point to show street detail, we could identify the street corner we wanted from the map and then tap the screen and select it as a destination point - hit GO and have fun. The same worked for making short runs to points off the original route. The screen allows you to drag around with your finger to find the place you want to go, tap to select it as a destination or 'via' point and press GO. Pretty cool. It even has boat and train ferry routes. We once ended up at lakeside dock with 20Km to go on the trip and the purple line just went out into the water. We thought Zumo had hosed us, but a ferry boat came around the corner and voila! You mount the holder semi-permanently to the bike - it would be difficult to move it bike to bike without multiple holders (the holder is u-bolted to the handlebar and hardwired to the bike's battery). But the Zumo itself snaps securely on and off in 1 second so you can take it inside and do programming or route planning running on its internal battery. It works well inside off-line without signal working just from the data base. We referenced maps at night because they are easy to lay out and plan, then selected points in the Zumo - but you could do an entire trip without any paper map whatsoever. Overall 4 stars - one deduct just because how the congested roadway software depiction is done - we sometimes stopped at the apex of a multiple ramp convergence to be sure we were about to get the right one. A lot of this will be mitigated with practice and use, but it could have been a bit more clear I think. Nothing is perfect. Go for it. JS
This monitor exceeded my expectations. I didn't think I would get really good quality for this price. I was WRONG! Screen is bright, text is very clear and easy to read and graphics are very good and I'm using VGA and not DVI. I paid 429.99 at Office Depot plus there was a $70 NEC mail in rebate and a $80 Office Depot mail in rebate which made this 19 incher an absolutely great buy! I definitely recommend this monitor. Even without the rebates this monitor is a good buy.
This game adapter does not work with the DI624. But works perfectly with a ***BELKIN*** ROUTER. How strange is that.
I purchased a new 250GB computer after using up all the disk space on my 100 GB computer. I had used a Maxtor 120 GB external hard drive with the old computer. Now I needed a 250 GB external hard drive which I use as a dedicated backup for my new computer. That along with Norton's SAVE & RESTORE software I have the perfect combo for backing up my hard drive to the WD 250. Everything is easy to use and practically automatic. I use Norton SYSTEMWORKS with SAVE & RESTORE and the WDG1U2500 and I get perfect backup and recovery.
I previously owned the Canon Digital Rebel so this camera was a jump up in megapixels. The camera is smaller than the first Rebel, but I added the battery grip which gave it a better feel in my hands. I bought the 70-300 zoom lens with image stabilization. I took pictures in very low lighting without a tripod with very good results. The 420 flash is also a nice add on. I use the Canon pixma I9990 printer which is pictbridge compatible for amazing 13x19 photos. Canon is the only company that I would do commercials for.
Who am I to argue with over 200 other reviews? Also, I'm not an expert user, so I can only comment on my own experiences.The DNS-323 has been available for nearly four years years, so you have to assume that at least some people have found it to be useful. In my experience, it's the best solution at anywhere near the price. Right now, a DNS-323 and two 1 TB Seagate drives cost me a total of $264 (with free shipping using Amazon Prime). I bought it because I was tired of using external USB drives that had to be moved from PC to PC for backups and accessibility. Plus, I wanted the improved reliability of a RAID 1 configuration.So far, I've been very pleased. As I mentioned in my title, firmware revision 1.09 has cured many of the problems mentioned in earlier reviews. EXT3 is now supported, formatting takes a much shorter time (about 30 minutes with my 1 TB HDDs), 2 TB HDDs are supported, configuration is easier and faster (and administrative screens are fairly responsive), etc.I won't ever use most of the features, so all I can say is that the unit does the work I need and was pretty simple to set up. There were absolutely no problems in inserting the HDDs (took less than three minutes) and doing a basic configuration (less than five minutes). I agree that the security is not the best in the world, but I'm using it behind a firewalled router on my home network and I trust it to be adequate.If you need a basic NAS unit, give this one more than a passing thought.
My camera was stolen before I ever got a chance to test this thing out. But it looks and feels well constructed. Every camera button is represented on the case with its own button. Would highly recommend based on construction.
I absolutely love this camera! Granted it's the first digital camera I myself have ever owned but I have plenty of friends with cameras. The NV3 is by far the best I've ever used. It has some extras like MP3 and MPEG4 playback that may seem unnecessary at first but you won't be able to let it go once you set everything up to your liking and drop in atleast a 2GB SD card for an insane amount of storage. Battery life great, flash great, picture quality is just below SLR quality! I love it, Samsung has outdone themselves with this one.
This is by far the best USB memory key I have ever had. My main concern was strength of packaging and I have gone through several keys that appeared to be metal, only to find after several months of usage that it was chromed plastic. If you actually plan to keep this on your keychain you NEED a metal casing. By far the best value for people who need to keep their data portable. NOTE: This keychain is a U3 memory key. U3 is a menu system that allows you to keep full installations of antivirus, chat, Internet, and other programs at a click away. Some expert users may choose to uninstall this feature to save the 8%, but I feel the ease of use more than makes up for the data. Uninstallation is easy and provided from the menu.
The best thing about the PSA250 is the excellent build quality - durable metallic casing and rubberized buttons - much better than the cheap plastic most other MP3 players are made of. It also has a built in rechargeable battery (lithium, I think), which is nice. FM radio, bass boost and strobe light are all great features as well.Unfortunately, the software interface is so horrible as to be nearly unusable. Seems like Nike/Philips spent all their R&D; money on external construction then slapped together some truly slipshod software as an afterthought. While XP does recognize it as a removable flash drive (meaning you *can* drag and drop MP3's directly onto the unit via Windows Explorer), the PSA250 does not natively read the MP3 format. Ironically, the PSA250 is an MP3 player that does not play MP3's.You have to load your MP3's using the Nike/Philips Digtal Media Manager (DMM) program that, uninvited, loads itself into the background every time you boot up, hogging system resources and aggravating people like me who hate software bloat slowing down their computer.DMM starts by creating a database of all the MP3's on your computer (takes a long time if you have gigs of music like I do), then translates your MP3's into a proprietary format that the PSA250 can recognize. Also, the software only reads embedded IDv3 information, not filenames, which means it will probably report many of your MP3's as "No Title Found" if you ripped them from CD's you own. This all turns out to be a very long and frustrating process, especially when all you want to do is add a couple songs to your playlist before going on a morning run. The DMM interface is also ugly, with none of the style of the PSA250 itself.I'm no engineer, but I do custom system building and am no stranger to working with various electronic devices, from Pocket PC to configuring complex wireless networks. Even for me, using the DMM software has been such an upsetting experience that I simply leave the PSA250 sitting on a shelf gathering dust while I go running in silence. The crazy thing is that if Nike/Philips had just made the PSA250 to read and play MP3's natively, there wouldn't be any need for a separate software interface and you'd have one heck of a product. This seems to be a problem with many other Nike/Philips products.The PSA250 looks and feels great, but spend your money on something you will actually use.
Waited until the price dropped to pick up this garmin GPS. Easy to use and came with updated 2008 maps. Friction mount does not stay put on my Tahoe dash but makes it for easy storage with a suction cup ring or dash mount.
I love the whole Rotalux line. I also own the large Octa. They setup up super fast, and the materials use are fantastic. I really cant praie Elinchrom enough on their design of the Rotalux's. I use these with my Profoto Acute strobes and Profoto D1's using the Elinchrom to Profoto speedring adapter (not included). Check out my website, almost everything on there is lit with these boxes [...]
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.
After hooking up this item we discovered that it did not work at all. No video or audio came through. We returned the item.
I bought one of these for a trip to South America. Was looking for something compact that I could use for a portable fan, battery charger & netbook. Overall, it worked flawlessly and the compact design (plus additional plugs) will make it useful for other trips abroad. Only negative was the weight, which seems to be a fact of life in these products. One caveat: You do have to pay attention to the manual 50/1600W settings. To its credit, Simran makes it very clear what settings work for what devices.
Did my homework compared products, reviews, customer reviews. Wanted the best, and got the best. Would recommend it to anyone.
Product was inexpensive and may work if not in under a pillow, but you cannot hear it if it is embedded. Others had commented on the inability to hear it, I guess I should have listened closer. No Pun Intended.
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.
product is very good to use. It is just what I expect except for that the line is a little short.
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.
Second time bought it since the old one was zapped by lightning. Works well with cable internet modem and TV reception.
This is the first truly universal remote I've owned and I am not disappointed at all with it. Before getting this remote, I was juggling 3 to 4 different remotes. I have a Comcast hd dvr hooked up to an Onkyo AV receiver and a Sony TV. The comcast remote was good enough when watching tv. It has the ability to turn on all of the components and adjust the volume. But I was never able to get it to fully control the Receiver and tv. In order to change inputs you really had to use the remote for the receiver.The Harmony 550, to put it simply, has changed my life, at least when it comes to tv. All it takes is the push of a button and it will turn on all of your devices and set them to the correct input. You can even take it a step further and have it change to a specific channel when it turns on. If after watching tv you decide you want to watch a movie or play a video game, all it takes is another push of a button. The remote will turn on the device you need, and turn off any devices you no longer need.Setup is very straight forward and easy to use. Plug it into your computer and follow the instructions on how to add your devices. If at first the remote doesn't have a button or function that the original remote had, you can have the 550 learn it and set it to a button.My only quarrel with this remote is not a problem with the Harmony 550 itself, but all universal remotes. It doesn't have bluetooth control. I own a PS3 and a Wii, both of which use bluetooth to turn on. It's not a huge problem since when playing games you have to use the controller anyways, but when I want to watch a dvd or blu-ray, it would be nice to be able to just use a universal remote.
I bought this almost 2 years ago to store my phone when I am out fishing. The case has worked great and have saved me from damaging my phone twice. It is water proof and it does float. one of the reviews I read stated that his/her case has warped. In the 2 years I have had this case I have not experienced any warping even after dropping in salt water and on concrete a few times.
My wife and I owned a Nikon N70 35mm film camera prior to purchasing the D80 and we have been very impressed so far with the D80. We've taken about 400 pictures so far. When you're not buying film you tend to get carried away! The 18-135mm lens that comes with the Nikon equates to about the 28-200mm lens that we had with with our 35mm format camera because of the digital format conversion. This lens is versatile enough that you probably will not need to buy a second zoom lens. Most of the other digital SLR camera kits only come with an 18-55mm lens and in my opinion you would need to either purchase a more versatile lens or purchase a second zoom lens (55mm and up). I also like the feel of the Nikon SLR's. They are heavier than other SLR's but they feel solidly built. We are using a 2GB SD card with the camera and it will hold about 400+ pictures on the high quality setting which is what we have it set on most of the time. My wife scrapbooks and loves the ability to shoot pictures and then printout the ones she wants to keep for scrapbooking.I only made two additional purchases in addition to the kit. The SD card (a 2GB Sandisk Extreme III which is one of the recommended cards for this camera)and an SB-800 flash. The flash was somewhat expensive at about $300 but it does a good job and came with a diffusor in addition to some other accessories. The flash also has a wireless capability that can be used with the D80. The built-in flash on the camera is very capable as well.
The thing worked for a few times and I left it there for 4 months. Recently I used it once and it broke after that. The LCD lights up but no picture. Speaker is silent. All the botons on the front panel are not functioning.I am able to use the line outs to play the DVD to my TV though.I just found out that the warrenty only covers for 90 days. Too bad. Don;t know if it is worth to send it back for repair.Also I've got two COBY set-top dvd players because they were cheap. Each lasted for a yaer or so.Bad quality:)
These tiny speakers sound decent. They are loud enough for in-th-room listening. They cost me $4.03. You can't go wrong!
Product was exactly what I wanted, recieved quickly. Very user friendly, perfect!
Im going to try and be reasonable and bring my point across well. Basically once you have your music on and the battery in this player does pretty well. Obviously having no screen is a drawback - but look at the price.Not how I said once you have your music on. Be prepared for infinite displeasure when loading music on. Roughly half the times I plugged this player into my hard drive, the icon flashed on and off for a while. Then when I clicked into it it said I had to format it (the files already on it had been corrupted and could not be played anymore). Now this happened lots of time. The only way to overcome it was to try and copy files on before It had a chance to freeze, which still failed.Now what has happened is that the player no longer shows up on my PC. Which means that I cant copy files onto it. Which means I cant listen to music. Bottom line: I no longer have an Mp3 player.Keep sane, and don't buy this product.
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 don't use this keyboard THAT much, but after a year or so, the letters on the keys rubbed off. Annoying.
This bag is good for photography starters with maybe 2 lenses. An XSi with 18-55mm kit lens fits well into the bag with extra rooms below the lens as well as plenty of room on the side, which can be used for another average telephoto lens and an external flash unit.The front pocket can have a lot of accessories, including the battery charger, filters, wires and cables, compass etc. Two side pockets, and one has zipper, which is good for additional batteries and memory cards. There is also a pocket on the cover, which can be used for things like lens cloth.There is no zipper on the cover. It simply flips down and is locked in place by a velcro + a plastic bracket, it is fast, but also leaves a lot of space to allow dust, particles, water or even a hand to reach the camera inside. However, it may be difficult for someone to nab the camera through this space, especially if it has a lens mounted.This bag is probably not going to work for full-frame bodies and/or fast long focal length lenses. But seriously, if you have such equipment, you probably wouldn't trust this bag anyways.
unlike any other camera, lomo or otherwise, this one produces surprising images each time. the perfect snapshot camera for photographers who hate taking snapshots.
I have used Bogen light stands in the past but I think this one just might pass the Bogens in being sturdy and well built.stevew269
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...
But, this does what is intended, and does so without static. Good fit on both ends, and sturdy casing. Not much to say here except if you need one this is the one to buy.
This was a decent printer, but it completely shut down with no warning at the 15 month point... 3 months after the warranty expired! Out of the blue one day, I printed one page and then when I went to print the next one, the parts sounded like the gears grinding in a car and the whole thing just came to a halt.All in all, I hadn't had any negative experiences with Epsons, at work and at home, but after this experience, I would advise two things:1. Be wary of the longevity of Epson printers.2. Don't stock up on too much ink. I'm stuck with about $100 in ink that I can't use unless I buy another Epson.
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.
Needed a little radio to listen to NASCAR race and is great. Has a great sound ,and would recommend thisproduct.
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!
Easy, quick and informative. It is much easier to stay on top of daily calorie counts than by writing. It really is helpful in analyzing what areas may need tweaking. A quick glance to see what the daily total is to keep on track before going over in calories. A case to carry it in would be nice as it will turn on and use the battery, as stated by another customer also. Whoever invented this-Thank you!!!!
The mouse works without a glitch. I had to use the Blue-tooth drivers that came with my Toshiba. The Logitech drivers had problems installing on my new Toshiba laptop, never could get it to work (reason for the 4 stars).The batteries last for ever!
The item arrived with no fuss, no bends, no tears, no rips. perfect purchase deal and im once again, a happy camper! thank you.
The shipping was fast and everything that was advertised came in the package. The cord works great and I've been using it for a couple weeks now. I would definitely recommend this product!
Allright, this is the 3rd router i've installed. I'm using this to replace my old Linksys router. Installing this router is not as easy to install as my Aunt's Netgear WPN824 (which will put out 108mbps with excellent range). However the install isn't too tough and is comparable in interface to the old Linksys. Once i have this thing up and running it is great! When used in conjunction with the D-Link Xtreme N Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) ( I HIGHLY recommend the card as it gives exceptional range) i'm getting 300mbps speed on the fence of my property from 150feet away through multiple walls. In case i need to stream video on my fence for some reason. This equipment is probably overkill for the purposes the setup, however with 4 people using 5 computers in the household we need all the help we can get and it looks likely this router will provide for that and then some for at least the next few years. ALSO: INSTALL THE FIRMWARE UPDATES for the router over the internet while doing your initial setup! the firmware that comes with the router will be outdated.... Hope this provides some help for people. Good Luck !Lastly: It's kind of pretty to look at and anybody who bitches about the blue lights being bright. Use a little electrical tape cut size, It's not that hard people!
I also read a positive review in CNET and bought this - it started being flaky after about 2 months, and it's completely dead now at 4 months. I wish I read the Amazon customer reviews before buying it. Whoever gave this 5 stars either works for GoVideo or hasn't used it for long before rating it.I will not buy another GoVideo product again.
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
I've been very pleased with this router. I set up my wifi on it about 3 months ago and it's been going strong ever since. It remains at around 54 mbs and streams well to my T-mobile G2X. It works good to my TV downstairs as I have the unit in my office upstairs. I would recommend this product to anyone.
I bought this on a whim before a long trip, I was worried about the name. I had read mixed reviews, but then again I read mixed reviews on all brands. This player is wonderful, clear, nice sound with headphones. Wish it was a little louder without headphones though. We are real happy with it, remote control allows you to do just about everything but volume control. What else more can you expect for the price?
This printer prints excellent pictures. Very high resolution. With the view screen and scroll wheel, it is so simple to use, you wont even need the manual! It is also very quiet and fast printing. Plus it looks sexy in my desk! Best all-in-one for the money!
this product is absolutely awesome... would reccomend to anyone. perfect for parties, or personal use. so glad i purchased this item!
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.
I found this product ready to use right out of the box. Since I travel a great deal, it has become my indispensable companion. I have had only minor problems in directions when it tried to send me on streets that have become one-way.aasgha.
After nine years my 8-port Linksys Etherfast 10/100 EZXS88W finally started to get flaky. It would just stop working (but the lights would stay on) and I would have to unplug and then plug it in again to get it working.Perfectly reliable until recently. I do think this kind of device should literally last until is it obsolete, but 9 years is not too bad (cost me $75 new in 2002). I replaced it with a 8-port gigabit Trendnet which was no reflection on Linksys, just a better deal at the time.TRENDnet 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Standard Switch (8 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX Gigabit Ethernet Ports) TEG-S80G (Black Metal)
I have had my Nomad Zen Xtra for over two years now. I had dropped it several times without problem. One day it fell from about 18-20" and that killed the hard drive. I didn't keep it in the sleeve it came with but I do now! Since my warranty was already expired I took the chance and cracked open the case as I had found instructions online on how to swap out the hard drive. So for the fraction of the cost of a new player of any brand, I bought a new, even larger hard drive and replaced it. It was incredibly simple.And yes, the headphone jack does come loose, but I really used mine very heavily (almost daily for 6-8 hours per day) and would remove the headphones from the socket to plug the player into my car or stereo at home. However, if you have a friend w/ a soldering iron, this is some what easy to fix too - online instructions galore.I think it's a great player and the sound, capacity and price are far better than that of the ipod. I don't give this 5 stars because I do think the buttons are a bit clunky and not intuitive. The software that comes with this devise isn't very good, but again, for a few bucks you can get some really, really good third party software that works via Windows Explorer. And the fact that you can change your battery (I bought a spare when I was going to be travelling a lot and couldn't be sure I'd have access to recharge my battery), I can change the hard drive and I can make other repairs if necessary because I can get into the case which is not the case w/ an ipod!I'm considering buying the newer version of this and giving my sister this one.
I got two of these, one used with a MacBook (nice fit), and used with a MacBook Pro which is 3-4 inches wider than the Kinamax. It cools both nicely, especially the Pro which can get really hot. It keeps it very cool to the touch (not just warm). It's so quiet that I usually forget to turn the Kinamax off. It has 3 fans and costs the same or less than other models that have only two fans. It also tilts the laptop up slightly, and has non-skid "feet" to keep it from sliding around on smooth surfaces. I just got another one for my daughter, and though I can't speak for other brands, I'd recommend this brand.
You get what you pay for with this product. It is made of flimsy plastic but it does its purpose.
The Archos AV420 is very nearly the perfect personal multimedia device. If you want to be able record videos from your cable or from non-copyrighted DVDs and play them back in near DVD quality, this is the device to get.The fit and finish of this device is very good, an order of magnitude better than its predecessors in the AV100 and AV300 series. The controls are easy to learn and solid. The screen is clear and super bright.I agree with the reviews that caution that if you're not into video, there are devices that offer better price performance. Even with the 20G model (AV420), I can store hours of recorded TV programs and other video material to keep me happy while my commuter bus lumbers through heavy NYC-bound traffic.The built-in compact flash slot allows me to show off my digital pics on the bright, clear 3.5" screen. I don't miss having to have a laptop always at the ready to act as an intermediary for file transfers.Adding to the versatility is the built-in mike for recording meetings and conferences, and the USB-2 connecion that allows me to use the hard drive to bring home files from my work computer. And of course, the MP3 capability is a given with excellent organization software for playlists, viewing album covers, etc.What's missing? Nothing I care about --The predecessors offer camera attachments; I guess Archos figured most people wouldn't want to add that functionality option so they've dropped it. No biggie.The reason I bought the 420 vs the bigger models is two-fold: cost and the fact that you can get a spare battery for the AV420 for those long flights.Check it out!
it came early, and as long as you do a proper breakin time of like 2 weeks, then these are awesome. good quality mids for cheep.
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.
This drive works great and is very fast over my USB 2.0 port.I have copied over 100 Meg in a very short time. I am not crazy about the included U3 programs or thr ones you can download, but there are several utilities that will allow you to convert your own programs to the U3 format. I have used Package Factory for U3 with great success.
I held out for a long time before going digital. It always seemed like the digital cameras that I liked were too expensive, and the ones that I could afford had less than admirable resolution. The S45, however, has a whole lot of features (not to mention a 4MP(!) resolution), and at a great price to boot. The camera has many features for advanced photographers, but is also very easy to use right out of the box, with little or no setup. Downloading images is also a breeze using both the direct-connect USB cable and third party flash memory readers. the built in mic captures sound, and the camera as a whole is solidly built(although I wouldn't want to drop it!).All in all, a great deal from a reputable manufacturer!
The Motion Lingo is my biggest motivator to date, being I am fisrt in all road biking categories in the "past 7 days" proves it!! it is so cool!! I love looking at the sattlelite image of my trail I rode!! This is a must have!!
I think this mouse is a very good mouse, it fits my hand perfectly, and it's very comfortable, never hurts my thumb.
There's something SonicWALL doesn't tell you in their product literature, and that's that this router segregates wireless and wired traffic into two different MAC interfaces with two different subnets. This is all well and good for a handful of security reasons, but if you expect to use zeroconf/Rendezvous/Bonjour/NetBIOS to share printers amongst both wired and wireless clients, you will not be able to, as there is no way to place the LAN and WLAN on the same subnet. Multicasting will work amongst all wired stations, and it will work amongst all wireless stations, but wireless stations will never see the service advertisement packets coming from the wired stations and vice-versa. Yes, you can poke a hole in the firewall that will allow general IP traffic to flow between them, but multicasting doesn't work that way, so it breaks.The VPN is also incredibly problematic, and (not surprisingly) SonicWALL doesn't support Macs at all. The config pages served up by the OS don't even work in Safari, and only some of them work in Firefox. Unless you have some very specific need that only a SonicWALL can fill, save yourself a lot of trouble and load an open source firmware variant into a $50 Linksys WRT54GL. You'll get the same build quality and more features for a fraction of the cost.
This was a great buy...it was selling for $540 at Best Buy--saved $80 by buying it here!!! Came in 3 days! this was my first DSLR and I have been so pleased with it...this is great for a starter!Cons: I wished the LCD screen could be used for a viewfinder when shooting, but it's just something you have to get used to. the LCD screen is a little small, but nothing major.
This is my seoond Canon printer - the price keeps dropping and the quality of the prints keeps improving. The ink utilization is frugal. I have found the 4 ink cartridge system is much easier (and cheaper) for me as a home user than the 7 cartridge printer I had previously.Color quality and saturation on photo paper or normal printer paper is easily controled via the print driver software preferences.I run the printer as "shared" on a home network and an easily print from any one of 6 computers hardwired or WI-FI throughout the house (of course the host computer is on 7x24 hours all year anyway since it serves as my incoming fax.This is a great home or low capacity, but moderate print speed printer for the low price.Bruce Cole
Bought this to keep my son's laptop from over heating, and it has down a wonderful job. No m0re complaints from him.
I received the ethernet cable and it was as described, The packaging was great and I hope it does last unlike the one I received from my cable company I received 1 year ago.
Samson. You do realize that this television has a 1 year limited warranty on defects. Westinghouse will repair it for free provided you registered the tv when you bought it and you have your reciept.This television is great. I've not been happier with any purchase of a television. The only downside is that standard cable looks grainy but thats to be expected with an HDTV. It has a standard tuner for standard cable/airwave broadcast but the television was designed for HD so its an acceptable trade off. I don't use a cable box in my room where this tv is and it picks up a ton of channels, standard and digital. HD is absolutely incredible on this set. I am finding details in movies that i've never seen before on a SDTV. I.E. dust flakes, powder dust flying in the air when people put on medical gloves, stuff like that. I have to say that the only real thing I don't like is that the bass and treble controls don't go through when you're using the external audio but it still sounds good.The other day my sound went out on the tv for the external audio. I was a bit concerned but I just unplugged the TV for about a minute and plugged it back in and it works fine. If you're planning on doing a firmware update, make sure that your USB flash drive is compatible with the tv. I tried to do it but the tv didn't even see the drive.All in all i would recommend this tv to anyone who wants a lower priced 32" LCD TV thats packed full of features. This definately won't break the bank for the quality and performance you get. I paid $499 for this TV from Best Buy online and even at its full price now, its worth it.
After mulling over it for a long time, searching for the proper auto adapter for my 60CSx for a few months, and receiving conflicting recommendations from retail salespeople and individuals who wrote reviews here before I, I finally decided to buy this one - I could find no other recommended. Thankfully, it works like a charm. There are a few people who say that they could not get this cable to fit their 60-series receivers, and I'm here to say that it fits my 60CSx that I bought at the end of May 2007, and it does say 60-series on the package.
Great product if your only hidding a hdmi and a power cord due to the size of the product. does come with corner peices for extra customization.
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
Awesome keyboard, for a great price! I type for a least 8 hrs a day, keyboard is definitely a great help! Love it... :))
We bought our Streetpilot right before a driving trip to Florida, 1100 miles each way. This is super easy to use. It tells us every turn to make along the way, and tells us in advance which way we need to turn so we will know which lane to be in. As we were looking for a hotel or a grocery store, we just pressed in our request and in seconds, we had a list, including distance, and then if we chose one, their address and phone number, and then if you press "Go," it will take you there. It gives you all kinds of other information, too, such as miles traveled, miles to your destination, moving averages of your speed, approximate time of arrival, etc. It really did make our trip less stressful and more fun. It is amazing!
The picture was great but the sound card is junk. It failed after only 3 months. The local retailer I purchased it fromhas also gone out of business.
I do a lot of engineering work on my laptop, and trying to input numeric values using the qwerty number keys, or even the function key (fn) virtual number keypad, gets to be tedious and annoying. And by having a built-in calculator in addition to being easier to input longer number sequences, this keypad has doubled... maybe tripled my efficiency.It did take a short time to get used to using the Mode button to switch between calculator and keypad, and the fact that the calculator is set up to be geared towards financial accounting, having functions for tax calculation as well as a "00" key. But once you get used to that, this keypad is a GREAT tool.
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.
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
I was excited to find a Keypad/Calculator that could help me with my laptop, being as my number keys are all above the letters. It was a bit cumbersome switching back and forth, though. Secondly, if you network into an office, via the internet, don't expect this to work. I do numbers all day long and when I needed the keypad to work the most, it would not respond via network. I wish I had bought the single product, with no calculator feature. The cheaper keypad works perfectly networking into a home office!
This lens has performed better than I expected. The optics are fantastic. My use is wildlife and nature photography. There is some "hunting" at times when focusing especially with smaller birds. However, it is a great value for the money. I LOVE this lens! You cannot beat it for the price. My only recommendation is to NOT purchase a cheap lens filter. As many will say, why pay for great optics only to put a cheap filter in front of if to distort or degrade your image. I use a Hoya HD UV filter 67mm. It protects your investment and does not detract from your photographs.
Logitech QuickCam Deluxe is exactly what you need for a Laptop. It is very small, the clip stuff is really helpful to put it everywhere. Imaging is fairly good but it could be better; it does not have an automatic focus which does not allow you to move to much when using the camera but it is perfect for Skype or messenger. Even though I work in a very noisy place, I have no problems with the mic, I can be walking around and the mic still works well. If you are not looking for fancy cameras, this is what you need, and the price is fairly good.
I bought mine a few months ago, and only just now saw the reviews (2005-2007) about the noise. After reading those, I examined my hub, which is in daily use. I think I can detect a very faint whine when I put it right up next to my ear (and it only does it when some device is plugged into it). In my office with Apple MacBook and other devices, I can't hear it at all.
Item was received in a timely manner and in good condition. We're very pleased by the service provided by the vendor. The item was a gift. Worked out of the box and required no technical support. We'd buy it again.
So the first set I bought sounded great and I loved them. Unfortunately, as noted by other reviewers, they break easily, right at the swivel that joins the cans to the headband. I tried (like any man would) to fix them with duct tape, but then the broken can would no longer completely cover the ear. So I finally bit the bullet and bough a second pair. Two months later, and I am now the proud owner of TWO broken headsets. I take care not to treat pricey headphones roughly, but these don't survive normal usage. Not for me or a lot of the other reviewers.
awesome video sound is great wifi doesnt realy work because i dont know any other people with zunes
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.
The one I got was not a Sharp brand cartridge. It was either refilled or a third party one; it did seen to work OK, though. Also, took about 3 weeks to get apparently due to a Jewish holiday.
I originally bought an Apple Airport Express, which was great, but as it's limited to playing only music through iTunes, I returned it for this item. Now I can stream online radio such as Pandora and play streaming video using other software to speakers elsewhere in the house. Pretty much plug and play connected to the laptop - just didn't realize initially I had to connect it from the laptop headphone socket to the 2 RCA jacks on the transmitter part, then connected PC speakers to it. The receiver is sat in the basement hooked up to an amplifier and in house speaker system, so both the speakers connected to the laptop via the transmitter and the speakers around the house are all playing. Only downside is having 2 units - one to the PC controlling the music and one elsewhere controlling other zones.No trouble with wireless as some have reported. It is recommended to keep the transmitter at least 3 ft away from your PC if it has wireless.For the current price, it can't be beat.
I bought this ram for my slow computer and now it is running fast. Worked great and easy to install. I do recommend buying from green pc.
I need a battery that will keep my GRD396US going all day at my favorite Renaissance Faire (from 10am to 7pm) and this battery fills that bill. The downside is that the battery sticks so far out that I am forced to use the LCD rather than the viewfinder.
Item was shipped very fast, got in a couple of days. Great deal on a part that cost $10 in the store,
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.
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.
Hi,I bought Sony DSC-W80 on Jan 14th and opened the box on Jan 19th.Used the camera at Children's Discovery museum and tried every possiblesetting possible on Jan 20th. The WORST picture Quality, Worst ImageStabilization, Worst Videos (Grains seen in every video). OH! One morething. If you ever want to take Videos using sony cameras, you cannotzoom once you start recording. The lousiest setting that you can everyrun into. I walked back to the store and the customer rep tried every otherSony model and said that all of them have the same problem. Cannot zoomwhile recording in video mode. I am just thinking if I should purchaseCanon 870 IS. If some one tried this camera in low light settings, withkids moving around, taking some videos etc., would appreciate your thoughts on Canon 870is.
The Harmony 628 is the best universal programmable remote I've had. It's powerful and can do just about anything...which makes it kind of difficult to learn to program, even using Logitech's website-based program. It took me about 5 evenings to get it configured the way I wanted, but once you figure it out, it makes sense. The only minor complaints I have about the remote itself is: 1) the six buttons on the left and right of the LCD display are very small and often difficult to press; and 2) I wish it had dedicated "Info", "Power" and "Cancel" buttons. Other than that, I really like the Harmony 628; it's comfortable and I love the peanut shape.
This is a very good anti-static pad. It is sized large enough to fit a desktop PC and a couple accessories like an external hard drive and USB hub or a notebook PC with a couple such accessories - but small enough that it can fit on many shelves. As noted by previous Amazon.com users, its ground wire connection has an alligator clip which can be removed and the blunt end which remains plugged into the ground connection of many power strips. Some power strips have too wide of a ground receptacle on the outlets which don't provide a good ground connection, but many do. Also as noted by previous Amazon.com users, I could have done without the white color (I have a black Desktop PC and a black notebook PC).
Saves LOTS of space. Easy to use (easy to get disks in and out). Do you have data archives in your office? Liberate all those jewel cases! Do you buy multiseason television DVD box sets? Liberate your shelf space! These are the best sleeves to buy.
I replaced a 'premium' set of earbuds ( theZune Premium Earphones) that use the silicone skirt design with these. Complete satisfaction - they have never fallen out (even when I dropped my player, the cord unplugged before the earpeices could pull loose), the sound quality is great, and the soft rubbery earhooks are so comfy I forget I'm wearing them. I expected performance like this when I spent $40, but for $10? Very cool.
I am a proffesional photographer and I do mostly weddings. This is a very nice pair of softboxes for a nice price. I never will use my flash without them again.
Purchased this item 3 weeks ago. No complaints. This is a quality Sony product with a price tag around $2000. The HD is amazing the over the air stations are clear and the sound is above average. Many settings for calibration are included, so with a little tweaking everyone can be happy with this purchase. Only thing is no cablecard slot in this set. FYI. Don't buy the pricey HDMI cables they just have more padding then the cheaper ones no difference in VIDEO/AUDIO quality.
I own an HP1220 and an Epson 1280. I love the 1220 for its speed and general quality, but purchased the Epson 1280 for its image image quality. Question ... how do you get the speed of the HP1220 with the print quality of the Epson 1280? Simple, buy the Epson 2200. Hooked-up to firewire, this unit delivers respectable print times with absolutely spectacular image quality. The machine is rugged, well built, and uses ink responsibly. Several reviews underscore the problems with &quot;setup.&quot; I have no idea why. Using Windows XP, setup took just a few minutes and worked perfectly out of the box. Bottom-line: the Epson 2200 is the benchmark others will have to beat.
Zune's OS is really a version of Windows CE and the user interface reminds me of Media Center a little bit, which is OK, but the news of a possible linux version for the Zune is something to look forward to.Pros:-CheaperCheaper than a 5.5 iPod. It's perfect for someone who simply wants to hold a whole lot of mp3's without worrying too much about looks or paying too much. Amazon's price is a great bargain.-FM TunerI still listen to my local stations, and the best part is that the song title and artist shows up, so I can find out the name of a new song download it later on.-Wallpaper/PicturesThe Zune software organizes the files into folders exactly as I have it in My Documents. Much easier to find and replace the wallpapers.-PlaylistEasier to stay organized and create customized lists than an 5.5 iPod, even when not connected to the computer.-SoundDefinitely louder than video iPods. At least for me.-Battery ChargingSurprisingly quick the first time around. Didn't take the three hours I thought it would.-File formatsDoes convert mp4 into wmv automatically for videos.Cons:-ButtonsNot a true click wheel as in an iPod. Nothing is marked except Play/Pause and Back buttons. Takes a little getting used to.-Software InstallationSeveral installation problems including multiple Zunes showing up under Device Manager, not detecting the Zune the first time, and not being able to delete empty playlists from the device. The software was probably the most frustrating part of the experience. But it uses less memory when running on my computer than iTunes, and I didn't have any problems upgrading the firmware once I got it working.-HeadphonesThe packaged ones are uncomfortable and sound terrible. Bought a pair of Koss instead.Haven't tried the A/V out or wireless sharing features yet.Has potential to be a strong standalone mp3 player, for the price, without the need for all the bells and whistles like xbox connectivity or wireless sharing. But it would be great to have apps like an ebook reader or internet browser for use with wifi networks.
Does just what I needed it to. No problems at all. I would definitely recommend it if you need something like this.
First, I have limited knowledge of computers, but canfollow instructions, but have been hesitent in setting up a wireless network. I started with the D-Link system and it was a total failure, even after repeated calls to Technical Services. I returned it and order the Linksys WAP11 and the Linksys PC card. Within about 30 minutes I had the system installed and was online. The signal was low and would drop off often in my dauthers sub-laptop. However, when I used it my laptop the signal was low to good in the same area. I use it throughout my house and very seldom drop out. I ended up buying my daughter the Netgear PC Card. We love the Netgear as it almost installed itself, less than 5 minutes from box to online and signal is always much better than the Linksys Card, and works great with the Liksys WAP11.
I LOVE ALL THE COLORS! they are pretty small/big and fit nicely to my cellphone and ipod. My mom loves it too.
These speakers add new things to every game. Games that have been on the shelf for a year come back to life with every sound it has to offer.The Bass is where it is at. The bass will blow you away.You will be amaze at its ability to fill your room with sound. he Treble is also top notch. The treble is very nice when you listiening to all your songs. Basically I feel the Z680s supply quality sound in lows mid and high pitchs.The packag is really nice bringing Digital to life with a DTS Decoder. You can play your DVDs with everything they have to offer.The mounts are very nice. You can easily mount them to your walls and for your center speaker you can take the mount off and just lay it on your Moniter.The Great thing is that this are not just for you computer they can be easily used for your home entertainment center since they have coax optical and direct plugs.
I've been using this tripod since January of this year (2011) and I'm very happy with it. It's sturdy, not too heavy and it feels like it will last a good long time.
Before I bought the card reader, I used to plug my Canon Xti directly to my computer using the USB cord that came with it. Transfering a full 2GB of RAW images took about 40 minutes. Yes, this was a problem since while your images are being transfered, you can't use your camera. So I decided to buy this firewire reader and upgrade my card to the 4GB extreme IV. I just came back from a full day of shooting and just dumped 434 RAW images on my computer in just 3 minutes. Thats 3.8 GB in 3 minutes! This is amazing since it used to take what felt like forever. I am very pleased with this reader and card. Five Stars.
Network printing seems to work without a flaw. Some reviews said that there is paper curl... i haven't noticed anything like that.(only weird thing, which won't affect my rating because I'm not sure if it's related to the printer, is that whenever i turn the printer on, the lights in my room go dim for a second and sometimes flicker... i've never had any electrical issues with any other device though)
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.
At home I had been using the larger type headphones (Sony) that fit over the ear completely. They are heavy but I had no intention of changing. I was looking through different ones for work and had saved these in my shopping cart, but had decided on a different pair. I accidently purchased these and it wasn't worth sending them back for a refund so I kept them and now I use these instead of my Sonys. The sound is fantastic. They are much lighter and the volume control make these one of the best mistakes I've made. There are better headphones out there, but for this price, these deserve a 5 star rating.
I'm really happy with this Toshiba battery. My laptop now performsjust as long as when I purchased it. I get about 3 hours of use, fully charged.
I absolutely love this tripod. It has amazing control on the head. Very smooth movement. It is lightweight and easy to colaspe. With its quick release heads you can be set up and ready to go in seconds. For the price this is an amazing peice of equipment. I would definitely recommend it.
Very easy to navigate the interface, and for such a small device it feels very sturdy. ...That said, I can finally imagine a day when I won't own a single CD...
Very well made speaker, packs a punch and really boosted soundpacked expertly with air bags and foamHas crossover and all nescessary hardware to installUsed in Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001 Spyder center grille
Okay the person who wrote the 1st review does not know what he is talking about. This camera DOES take the Nimh rechargable batteries... and they last MUCH longer then the lithium ones. You CAN purchase a A/C adapter for it also. I guess he didn't even do any reading of the manual or research before leaving the review. The One and Only thing I have had trouble getting use to is the delay between the time you press the button and the time it takes the actual photo... but the quality of the pictures is worth it. The touch screen is very nice and the interchangable face plates is the final push that got my husband to purchase this for my birthday... he knows how much being able to personalize my stuff makes me happy! I am sure there are better cameras out there - but this one is just right for me and it could be for you...
I bought the G120 and a DI-620 rev C router to connect a new machine running XP. I had to reinstall the driver more than once after XP could not find the G120 USB hardware. I downloaded and installed a newer driver version (1.12) from the D-link site to correct "connectivity problems" acknowledged by D-link. I am not sure if everything is fixed yet, but it works. The reported signal surges to excellent then can drop to poor. The ExtremeG protocol uses multichannels, with a forced use of channel 6, to get the high bandwidth. I suspect cross talk from somewhere in the neighborhood is impacting reported performance, independent of hardware. The main bandwidth limit is the cable connection anyway. The router sofware control is powerful. The security features alone redeem any hiccups with the G120.
this is by far, the best stereo i have ever bought. with it's 330 Watts of power, and it's 5-disc CD changer, it's an awesome buy. with the wOOx subwoofers, you get exelent bass sound, and with high volumes, and high ammounts of bass, the subwoofer bounces around, it's cool. I use the gameport to plug in my Xbox to it, so i get great surround sound, with two 6.5 inch woofers, two 6.5 inch wOOx subwoofers, and two 2 inch ferro-liquid cooled tweeters, instead of the small, 2 inch TV speakers. there is only three problems i have encountered in my several weeks of ownership of this stereo, all of which are easily solved; it's a big stereo, and it's hard to find a place to put it, the gigantic speakers make my TV look a little dinky, and it doesn't play cassettes, which is no big deal, seeing it has an auxilary input on the back, which allows me to plug any old cassette player into it, so i can play my Led Zeppelin cassettes ;) if you can afford it, and you want a top-end stereo, i strongly suggest you buy this stereo. 330 watts is more than enough power to fill almost any room. and with it's &quot;Incredible Surround&quot; setting, you can create surround sound for almost any room. unless the room you are planning on filling is the size of a movie theatre, you should be good with this stereo. before i bought this stereo, i looked at the Philips FW-C577, which is much like this stereo, but without the wOOx subwoofers, and a slightly smaller prise tag. it costs about $50 less. but, if you like great bass, i suggest you bite the bullet, grab an extra fifty bucks, and buy this stereo. much better sound. i checked it out the other one at Wal-mart, and this one is better.
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.
works well. no problems with it and I've been using for a year now. would recommend to anyone that needs a good monitor
BUYER BEWARE!PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM BEST DEAL SUPPLY FORMERLY KNOWN AS MTA TRADING INC!Do NOT buy this product from BEST DEAL SUPPLYI have been waiting over 4 months for my return refund to be credited to my account.Very shady they changed their name from MTA Trading Inc to Best Deal Supply.PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM BEST DEAL SUPPLY!
Easy to order. Shipped and received in very timely manner.
I initally tried to get it to work with my wireless lan (802.11b). Everything played, but the video was a little &quot;blocky&quot;. I didn't have the funds to buy a new 802.11g router, so instead I hardwired the dvd player on a 100 mbit network. Everything now plays flawlessly, including mpeg1, mpeg2, and mpeg4/divx.Its able to play Shoutcast radio streams using software called &quot;twonkyvision&quot; (search for it on google). That was a big plus for me.As for the dvd functions, its a great dvd player for the price. Its got progressive scan and all of the outputs you would need.Oh yeah, someone else mentioned this, but make sure you update the firmware on both the client and server or else things won't work right. That firmware can be downloaded from govideo's website.I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
This product is pretty accurate and works pretty well in the Washington DC metro area. The traffic reports are MUCH better than any on the radio. I like this specific model since I can bring it along with me and use it on the road. The only Con with this product is that you need to have your GPS plugged in while the traffic piece is running. Otherwise, it's a great product and works well to avoid high traffic areas (like Virginia).
For the genre of music I listen to (classical music) this has great sound quality, meaning I can hear all of the important aspects of the composition in question clearly (clear even at very loud volumes). The only reason why it didn't receive 5 stars from was that the lower tessitura was slightly lacking the strength I was hoping for, but I could still hear it well enough over the upper tessitura.Also the product was easy to set up and is very user friendly.
I had own this same BROTHERS 3 in 1 Multi-functional Unit for 14 months and in that time BROTHERS had to send me 3 or 4 'refurbished' (not new)BROTHERS Units because anytime there was a Paper Jam, I could not get the Unit to work. After the last BROTHERS Unit in which I was not able to get my $2,300,000 Custom Home Construction Excel Bid in time due to the BROTHERS Unit inability to print my Bid .... I lost the Project. I asked BROTHERS for a newer Model and would pay the difference and BROTHERS refused and I threw the unit in the Garbage where it belonged. I got a CANON Image Class MF 4150 with the additiional FAX ability and it has been a dream. I will never shop for BROTHERS again..... Joseph A. Chiarello ...'nevermore'....
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
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.
Seriously, it is not pretty, and can be hard to use at times, because of the meager menu system, but it is almost military grade in accuracy. No other gps I have seen even comes close. Usually I can be spot on or less than 5' off on any coordinates.
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.
I gave this a birthday present to my wife loaded with family photos we scanned in. She loved it. Product has nice slide show features and the memory card works with my HP printer.
Liked it a lot. It's small and has a small power supply. Works with my NTFS formatted drives for the most part.I prefer to format my USB drives to the EXT3 (linux-type) format since I had a problems loading files larger than 1GB (video clips, TIVO) in NTFS. No problems in its native mode.Only minor quibble is that it takes a couple of minutes to initialize - but beeps when all is ready, so you don't have to keep looking at it. Also doesn't seem to allow a 'hot-swap' - you need to turn off and restart.I bought it because it came recommended by a tech-savvier friend. I'd also give it a high rating.
the plastic joints is a weak point if you have to hike in tropical forest like me. It is easy broke and you have no way to join this point in forest
You walk into you're favorite electronics store in the world: Best Buy. After you look at the latest models of HDTV's, DVD players, and surround sound systems for hours on end, you come across those objects that seemingly everyone around you owns -the iPod.The iPod name in today's society have become synonymous to the MP3 player due to its supreme domination in the MP3 player market shares (the Apple market share of all MP3 players is currently about 80%.). Its prosperity and popularity has never been better, and it has definitely earned the respect as the marketing monster.As you are looking on the MP3 player shelf, you notice for the first time that there are other brands competing with Apple. Why have these brands been minimized in comparison to the iPod? The curtain of iPod popularity has successfully hidden these products from buyers. Most players and accessories available at stores are, in fact, Apple; you may see a Creative product or two.The reason for the iPod success is obvious. Apple was the first to introduce the MP3 player to the world in 2001, and they immediately took advantage of it. Do you remember the nonstop commercials of the dancing silhouettes with iPods always running? I'm sure you've seen the billboards along the road, or maybe you've even seen the iPod trains (go Google it for yourself). Apple has spent bazillions in advertisements and, as a result, successfully formed a national, actually worldwide, culture of iPods. A friend of mine asked me the other day, "So when are you getting an iPod?" I told him I didn't know I had to get an iPod MP3 player.Because you are a music lover, you want the best MP3 player there is, whether it is the best buy for money or for quality. You are intrigued by these mysterious brands and decide to research them. You decide that you want a hard-disk player that can hold your astonishing collection of music (and possibly video). Now that you have your search criteria, you compare and contrast the different brands of players.As of today, the iRiver H10 model has the best buy per GB. For new as low as $180, you will have 20GB of memory plus features like the voice recorder, FM-tuner, and text file displaying. Is it too good to be true? Apparently not.One of the recent models -Creative Zen Vision: M-has the potential of being a true "iPod killer." In the red corner, we have the Vision: M with the same screen size of the iPod video but**comes in many more colors** has better sound quality**has a better screen (proof: http://www.everythingusb.com/creative_zen_vision:m_30gb.html)**and includes the features which the iPod lacks:*FM-tuner*availability of multiple music stores*deletion of music during operation*an adapter (unlike the iPod which you must find a computer to plug into)*includes support for the important and widely used music formats*and most importantly a battery life 2X the iPod Video.The Vision: M with all its yummy goodness may be purchased at a lower price than its competitor, though most post them at the same price.In the blue corner, we have the iPod Video with:**half inch thickness (in comparison to the Vision: M with .7")**a supposedly sleeker design**and lyric display.They both share the same capacity (unless you're a total freak with way too many songs for your own good and need an iPod Video 60GB) and have a voice recorder.In essence, Apple has blinded the world of other MP3 players. If these two great players-iRiver H10 and Creative Zen Vision: M-were advertised as much as the iPod, people would discover which one is worth the money. It's only logical that iPod is not as good as these players. Do your research; don't get an iPod; and spend your money wisely.
I have had my NSLU2 for three months. It stopped working after 2.5 months. Sent it back for warrenty repair, Quality Assurance found nothing wrong with it, they shipped it back to me. It still did not work. Hours on the phone with Linksys Tech support to get new RMA to ship unit back. It's a great unit when it works, but BEWARE! Once you format the disk on your external hard drive to use the NSLU2, there is no going back to simply plugging in your external hard drive to your computer...so I have had no acces to my external hard drive for several weeks now...if I could go back in time, I would not have purchased this unit...
I had the very first model of the MS ergonomic keyboard, but last month one of my hefty certification books fell on it from a high shelf, crushing the poor, overworked keyboard. I had a lot of good memories with that old keyboard. I've been typing on it longer than I've known my wife.I went and searched and saw Microsoft just came out with this new model of this great keyboard. I got it right when it came out and have been using it for about a month now.I love this keyboard. It's great for those who type for long periods of time and need to save their wrists. I actually use the extra keys as well, even the calculator button. The arrow keys are larger than my old MS keyboard.I also like that the keyboard is black, as my monitor is black, my pc is silver and black, and I just got the new Logitech MX1000 mouse that matches it perfectly.I highly recommend this keyboard, and even if the cost is higher than other keyboards, it is well worth it considering the advantages.
This is an excellent camera. I bought it for my 14 yr who loves to snap pictures. It is very compact so it can go anywhere. The picture quality is good for her purposes. It is extremely easy to use as far as downloading onto the computer and emailing pictures. I would definately buy again.
This is just a basic grounding rod, so there isn't much to say. It was easy to drive into the ground, and it accommodated a 6 AWG solid copper grounding wire. The clamp for the wire can swivel around the rod, which makes it easy to run the grounding wire in the direction you want. I'm using it to ground a roof mount for aWINEGARD HD9095P UHF High-Gain 39-Element HDTV Antennaand the downlead from that antenna. I'm happy with it.
I bought this charger for use with my digital camera (Canon Powershot). I love it, it charges relatively quickly and shuts off when fully charged so there is no risk of over charging the batteries. I have not noticed the unit becoming hot or even warm during charging as someone else comented on. It is very compact which makes it easy to travel with. As it has dual voltage with the right converter you can use it anywhere. I have used mine in Ireland, England and New Zealand with no problems. The ability to charge either 2 or 4 batteries is also a nice feature. In my camera the batteries have what I find to be a good amount of life before they need to be recharged. I have accidentally popped the cover off when opening but it pops back on just as easily. I am completely satisfied with this charger and batteries for digital camera usage and recommend it.
I've had my c340 about a month, and keep finding alternate ways to get places I thought I knew. Now I want to drive everywhere.Love it.
I got this item free-after-rebate about five years ago at Staples, and even today it is in great shape. I am a college student, and our student organization uses it on a regular basis to blast music at full volume at our events in large rooms, and the sound produced fill the whole room, but they also provide great sound when I am sitting in my closet-sized apartment bedroom. Now I'm looking at a 5.1 system also made by Logitech, and for my speaker (and mouse) needs, I will almost ALWAYS go to Logitech. My parents are from Taiwan, and so is Logitech :-D Once again, I reiterate: GREAT PRODUCT! 5/5 Stars!!!
This transmitter is AMAZING! I have been using it for a couple of months and its sounds like I am listening to my mp3(sony). I live in suburbs but drive to Chicago everyday. I've used it on highways, backstreets, pretty much everywhere. It's so great oh and I love that I can charge my phone while I use it!!! My friends and cousins went and bought one too! You should buy this! The one from bestbuy is over 60$ and it sucked. I returned it. Go for the gold! Get Coby!
This drive is rugged and fast.It also let you password protect the drive buta) this feature only works on windowsb) it stays unlocked while it is plugged into the computer EVEN if you logoff and login again or REBOOT the computer.
Kensington's products are, in my experience, well worth the money---they are EXTREMELY well-made and tech support is top-notch. I find the Orbit very comfortable and the included software allows a lot of control and customization (I've used this trackball on both Windows and Mac OS). As far as physical quality of the product, only Logitech's input devices come close.As with any input device, it's best to try this one on for size before you buy. I find it very comfortable and a good way to minimize joint-related problems in my right wrist and hand, but the only way to figure out whether it's comfortable for you is to try it out in person, preferably in a store where you can compare it side-by-side with other ones.
Whoever said it depends on the car and the radio was right on the money. I tried a lot of different FM transmitters. All of witch plugged into the cars power and all of witch got pretty good ratings. Then I tried this on, that didn't get very goon ratings. I don't know if this will be of any help to anyone else but I found that most of the interference that I was getting was not overlapping radio stations, it was engine noise.Using a module that is completely separate from the cars electrical system made all the difference in the world.This deserves a second look and more that 2 stars. My advice is find a store with a good return policy (like Amazon) open the packages carefully and see what works for you. This one works perfect for me and my 98 Toyota with a sony after-market radio.
Super-sharp edge-to-edge, fantastic build quality. f45 capability produces amazing DOF in macros and can often eliminate the need for an ND filter for many long-exposure shots. Overall, I LOVE this lens.A couple gotchas:First, the autofocus on this lens is the loudest I've ever heard on any lens. Ever. It's loud enough that I'd be nervous about using it in places where speaking above a whisper would be taboo; think parts of graduation or baptism ceremonies, as just two examples.Next, while it's generally very quick at longer ranges and under brighter light, this lens' autofocus can be painfully slow, even where other Sigma lenses don't seem to have a problem (e.g., the Optical Stabalized 70-200mm jobber).The barrel is 55mm (as opposed to the more standard 58mm), so finding filters *can* be difficult.Finally, the barrel isn't outer-threaded. If you find yourself needing to use a hood, this can cause a host of problems. If you ever needed to replace the bundled hood, finding a replacement *could* be difficult. You can't reverse-mount the hood for storage. Worst of all, the bundled hood won't accept the bundled 55mm lens cap (and actually doesn't look like it will accept a lens cap of any size). I shoot enough outdoors that my default configuration for this lens is UV filter + hood, and I leave the cap at home.Side note:The first lens I received had a bad diaphragm; it was stuck at f45. Amazon's cross-ship exchange policy is amazing.
I have had several of these keyboards over the years and they are the best out there for ease of use!!
For the price and length of the is optical cable you cant beat it..Monster puts out some quality good stuff//If your looking for length and quality to get that nice hd surround sound this is great!!!
I bought a used pair of speakers and they look and work Great !I bought them primarily for a TV on my back patio. So whether I'm having a party, relaxing in my pool/hotub or sitting at my patio table I can hear the TV without blasting out my neighbors.After reading several of the reviews before I purchased, I was able to hook up the unit effortlessly and they have been working perfectly ever since.The metal hooks on the rear of the speakers allow me to attach them to walls or columns anywhere in my yard. I even used one to listen to the ball game in my garage which is almost 100' away through several walls.I'm thrilled ... They are perfect for my application.
Was exactly what I was looking for at such a low price not a long cord but didn't want one long.
Purchased this device to perform an inventory of ALOT of e-waste heading for disposal and it worked great. Decent price and is easy to install/use, seems rugged enough for our uses. Worthy purchsae.
Professionally, I am an imaging engineer and my area of expertise is image quality. I've been a long time Canon fan, and after my A80 broke, I bought the A570IS without even doing any comparison or research. But when I got it, I was disappointed to see that the pictures turn out to be quite noisy! Even with the flash on, indoor photos tend to show quite a lot of grain. The flash recharge time is also quite slow.On the positive side, the image stabilization works quite nicely, and is definitely a good plus. The white balance and the tone are also quite nice.Anyway, you get what you pay for, but I did not expect such a low-quality camera from Canon.To me, the image quality was so poor that I had to return my camera.
I am currently sitting in the Auburn University library, right next to a window, watching this thing tell me "No Signal". It received no signal in my apartment either, unless you attach the antenna. It receives an in and out signal outside, and in a moving car. If your car is stationary the signal remains strong. If you hold the unit in your hand, or next to your person (Belt Clip\Arm Band) you will not receive a signal. This item does not function properly as a portable "On the Go" device.
works well, definitely recommend this. good price as well, 20 dollars at a regular store like walmart or game stop.
I have gone from Shure SE110 all the way to SE530.I started by purchasing Shure SE110 based on many reviews and one of the Gizmodo battlemodos. I was surprised how muffled they sounded. High frequencies were greatly attenuated. I returned the set and purchased Etymotic Research HF2. What a wonderful set! The sound was so balanced, clear, and true. The sound insulation was magnificent, and they were so comfortable to wear with those mushroom rubber inserts, plus they looked like exotic laser guns. They only thing I missed was a little more bass. They were perfect, a little too perfect, but lacked bass presence.I returned the set and made a decision to purchase SE530 because there were the flagship of Shure headphones and received wonderful reviews.Good:Excellent sound reproduction. Clear highs, excellent bass presence. Mids are perfect.Bad:Uncomfortable wire position behind your ears.Foam plugs suck. Your ears get tired of those. I want my HF2 mushrooms.Many people touched on this: WHAT THE HELL IS WITH THE WIRES? - the headphones have short 10-12" wire + extensions. One too long. One too short. The connector is heavy, pulls the wire down. Shure, WHAT GIVES? Are you guys reading these reviews? How simple can it be? Provide ONE wire with a shirt clip on it. Don't make people wear data center cabling on their ears!The headphones are pricey, yes. You pay $300-400 for an iPod or iPhone, and it makes perfect sense to have excellent pair of headphones, not the sub-par stuff that comes with it. If you can fork off $300, go for it. If you can stand the foam plugs, go for it.If you value true sound and can sacrifice a little bass, go for Etymotic.As for me, I think I will keep these. The sound is just too good to forgo. The 530's sound is almost as my good and true Sony MDR-V6; for those who know, they are excellent beyond words.
I've had my speakers for a week now, and I LOVE them! They work perfectly. I haven't had any problems with the touch volume controls like some have had. You can control the volume from the computer as another option. Crystal clear music is pumped through out my room. I have a very tall ceiling (about 15ft) but these little speakers have some kick! A total steal for the price!!
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.
Nice idea, and I had a similar device before. But the plug is jammed, cannot plug anything into it. Kind of useless if nothing will plug into it. I cannot believe that there was no quality control to actually try plugging something in... seems like one of the tests a company should be making. Anyways, into the garbage bag.
It is dissapointment, had it for 2 weeks. Playing fine, then last week the CD's (New ones) started to skip all over the place. I tried restarting it and put another CD in. Played first 2 tracks, then it started skipping again. But you know what they say "You get what you pay for". Dissapointed because this CD was just the right size. One plus, it pick up radio stations well and good sound.
Worked and installed perfectly for us....also downloaded from Logitech the beta version of their software which improves the search capabilities some early reviewers/users complained about.Our music library contains over 34,000 songs...searching is a breeze from the remote and the sound coming through our stereo receiver is perfect with no volume issues.Heartily recommend it to anyone with a large music library who would enjoy not being tied to their PC and who wishes to enjoy their music through their home theatre/stereo system.
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.
I just got this lens not too long ago, and all I can bitch about this lens is the weight. Sometimes when I go in the field I do not want to carry the heavy lens, but lately it seems like I always end up using this lens for my assignments.
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.
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.
As an avid ham radio operator, I sometimes send out dozens of QSL cards in the mail on a given day. Being able to quickly and easily address them makes my hobby much more enjoyable. I bought this LabelWriter after previously having owned its predecessor. That label printer gave me a long, reliable product life, so I didn't hesitate to buy another similar Dymo product. I haven't been disappointed. This printer prints quickly, quietly, and reliably, and is bundled with excellent label printing software. Labels are readily available. What more could I ask?
Good price for the number of tapes. Haven't had a problem with the tapes yet.
It works. It works well. It works with more than one brand portable phone. It's adjustable. It's comfortable. People can hear me without having the microphone against my teeth which is what is required of the Plantronics headset.I agree with some who say volume is loud at lowest setting but I move the padded ear cup a little and it's ok.On the other hand, 10 months later, the wire twists in a wicked way causing my cordless Uniden phone to fall to the floor out of its charger several times a day.People tell me they have trouble hearing me lately, maybe the boom is wearing out which is ok considering I use headphone several hours every day, always plugged in to cordless phone.Would love a headphone that works as well as this with a non-twisting wire, or an affordable well-working wireless headphone, someday.
Personally hv had this item for few months by now, and it pretty much matches my expectation so far. It's easy to conf., and surely easy to use. I don't need to dig into the user manual and study it for finding how to use it. That's why I'm giving out 5 starts on this one.
itunes is amazing it atomatically adds my songs to the ipod as soon as they are put into the playlist ... so much easyier.PROS-_portable-_holds enough songs for ME (maybe not you , some people need more than 1000 or 500, i got the 2gb)-_its very cute ( some people dont care ... but i do)-_clear screen-_bright colors-_i like the way it shows the bands pictureCONS_-hear that it scratches very easy (just get a case)_-it is so small im afriad i will break it (just dont put it in your back pocket)_-some people dont like that the headphone jack is on the bottom as apose to the top , but i dont care , its no big dealno major problems thoughGREAT PRODUCT otherwiseyou are a nobody unless you have a ipod nano !!
i have the cybershotdsc-p200. i bought this case first but was unsatified with the loose fit of the camera. i then purchased the sony semi-soft case and liked that one much better. no room for the camera to move around or scratch the screen. the downside is nothing but the camera fits in the case so i decided to keep them bot since the other one was only $13.
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.
its a very good buy currently, especially if you get it in your gold box
I am impressed by the quality of scans the machine is capable of. If it gets fed the right information it performs very nicely, but rather slowly. If you are using it in conjunction with an old computer like mine Digital Ice takes a very long time. You can retouch in Photoshop faster by far. I think the image quality from it is just fine other wise. It is not a "snap" to use if you want top quality, but it does have the capability of doing very good scans. I use it for 35mm negs. and slides, 120,220 and 4x5 and some scanning of old photos and small art work. Of course the 4x5 is really nice, but I like what it does with the other formats too. It just takes a lot of patience. It is not a $10,000 machine, but I think it does extremely well for the price. I have had the unit for over a year and have not been disappointed. I'm not crazy about the software though. Probably just not enough user smarts.
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 a collection of 4 other routers. All have had continuing problems of mysteriously dropping connections and forcing the whole reconnection process. I have had this router for over a month and it is working flawlessly. Easy to install, not a single drop-out. Hooks up quickly to my wireless devices. I am finally able to forget about constant reconnecting. Done...
I had this montior for just a little over 3 years and it died on me and now I have to go out and buy a new one...Gateway was no help at all, I will never purchase a Gateway product again.
This arrived on time, worked as advertised, and am buying more batteries and different sizes for the unit.Good purchase.Clint.
I have two of these, the most recently purchased one bought through Amazon is to protect a new office printer. The oldest one functions as a potector for my projector in the media room. I originally purchased this due to size, protection warranty, and the fact that it worked well in a ceiling application (it helps that it has indictor lights that show if there's a problem that you can see from the floor). It's been doing its job admirably through many power outages and surge situations. I felt very comfortable purchasing a new one for an office application.
Noise cancelling stopped working after 6 months. Instead get a lot of loud popping when new battery put in. A lot of money they want for headphones that don't last.
As an inexpensive slave flash attached to my FZ18 this product minimally worked.Note that the documentation states that in some cases the flash does not fire when attached to a camera (due to the sensor position). They state that you need to affix a white address label to the right side of your pop-up flash to reflect sufficient light to reach the slave's sensor and fire its flash. They even provide the product number of the Avery address label!The grip support bracket is made of flexible plastic and tends to oscillate after you touch it---affecting camera stability.The critical problem for me was that as an off-camera slave flash this product does not work. The sensor on the Sunpak grip is on the front of the grip. This means that the slave flash will only fire if the grip is facing you (ambient reflected light does not cause it to fire---even in a small room). Since the slave flash point of attachment to the grip does not allow rotation, off-camera use requires that the slave flash must be facing your camera in order to fire! In other words, the slave flash will usually not fire when the flash is facing your subject.The product does not provide for connection to a tripod. However, if you find a bolt and washer, you can jerry-rig a stable attachment. Once you get the slave flash mounted on a tripod, you are again constrained to have the slave flash facing you (not your subject). And, even when the slave flash and sensor *are* facing your on-board trigger flash, the sensor only responds at a distance of about 20 feet (indoors with low natural light).I have discovered that other slave flashes allow rotation so that the sensor can face the trigger flash but the slave flash can face your subject. I have also discovered that other slave flash sensors can be triggered at a much greater range.I returned this product.
I love this DVD player. The on-screen menus are beautiful. It has S-Video jacks (2). The remote is very clear and excellent for navigating DVD menu screens. It moves among menu screens much quicker than my dad's, early-adopted Toshiba. Optical audio is fabulous. There's no component video, but I don't even have an S-Video television. No zoom-in feature either. Both don't matter at all to me though. Weighs very little. Unfortunately does not play CD-Rs.You'll love using this for years with the beautiful design of the player, the remote, and the on-screen menus. Oh, and has a great feature that auto-chooses the best audio track when you put in a disc.
Ok, i'm not the average fotographer, but i'm the average amateur, and i like this filter very much.
I bought the Visor to get organized. I'm a big fan. It works great. Positive attributes: * High contrast for easy viewing. * Lots of great software available on the web for download. * Date Book Plus has many ways of viewing your schedule. * Expandable! * Dependable customer serviceSome things that you should be aware of: * Separate cover takes a little bit to get used to, but it snaps onto the bottom and is fully out of the way. * Top corners of screen may seem a bit loose when you press on them with the stylus. * Active area for the calculator icon extends above icon area and can be hit inadvertently when trying to press scroll down icon used in the lower right corner of some software screens. * Certain games can be addictive and consume more time than should be spent playing/solving them.
Panasonic must have a quality control problem with these units. I've read reviews stating the picture quality is great and other reviews saying it is horrible. Add mine to the horrible list. Recording at any speed results in grainy playback. The VCR is the noisiest VCR I've ever heard. The remote has micro buttons for the channel changing and the record button is too close to the channel buttons. Setup is not easy either. Mine powered up talking French, so I had to wade through the manual to figure out how to reset it. FF or Rewinding does not automatically display time remaining. You have to press the display button on the remote to get this info. Needless to say, it went back to the store. I exchanged it for a Sony SLVN71...The Sony was a breeze to setup. Didn't even open the manual. Remote was excellent. Picture quality was excellent. Plus the Sony has a metal frame and case. The Panasonic is total plastic.
Got this unit one day and returned the next. Lots of static in car application, no matter which channel was used.
If you are buying a first notebook this is the perfect one is very reliable.
I purchased this lap top bag 3 years ago and it still looks as good as new. Very functional, and so fancy people ask me if it a purse. Excellent product!
The headphones with mic work awesome. Everyone says great sound and very good hearing great buy for the price. I'm very happy with them.
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!
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!!!!!
These speakers are really nice. They look great and sound great. I haven't run into any problems with them yet (had them for 2 months or so). I would suggest them to anyone looking for great 5.1 sound an doesn't want muh hassle with the setup.There's only a couple of things I would warn someone about. First, the main controls being on their on stand (volume, input control, etc.) although nice, is fairly large, it's a little wider and taller than one of the speakers, so I had an awkward time trying to find a place for it. So if you don't have much desk space keep that in mind. You could always use the remote or the volume setting on the computer so not a big problem. The second problem is not enough audio settings. There is only a simple "surround" volume option to increase the volume of both the rear speakers, which makes things a little difficult if they are not the same distance away from where you're going to sit.
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 ordered three batteries since the byline says &#34;by Uniden&#34; : &#34;Uniden BT-446 Cordless Phone Battery for Uniden by Uniden&#34;. What I received says &#34;Uniden BT-446 Cordless Phone Battery for Uniden&#34;. The labelling on the batteries is printed on a stuck-on paper label, and each battery pack is packaged in a Saran-Wrap type of material. These batteries appear to be fake.I had ordered two BT-446 batteries in the previous week which were sold by a different Seller. I am totally satisfied with them.. had printing diredtly on the shrink-wrapped plastic encasing the battery pack, and each battery pack was packaged in a sealed static-free plastic bag.
I use daily in a home office, sometimes many hours per day.The good: inexpensive, mic sounded good (I had other end tell me better than handset) even in a bit of wind, I could hear fine (handset volume could take the headset from too quiet all the way to too loud- so of course all points between. Stayed tight on my head- never think twice about having anything on. Overall was a great set.The bad: about 2 weeks the boom mic became too loose, i.e. it would go up and down but lost tension enough to stay were I left it. In about 3 weeks the cord became so almost unusably tangled and twisted. You can't 'untwist it'. Trying to let it dangle and run your fingers down it to spin it straight... just made it worse. Cord looks like a Twizzler candy- I couldn't twist up tighter if I tried. At maybe 4 months the non-speaker adjustable side 'foot' broke where it slides in and out of headband. Now at maybe 4-5 months it's started crackling in the audio, so time for the trash.This being said- I'm buying another. For about 10 bucks, lasts all day every day for months with good sound.... can't go wrong. I'm also buying a $13-15 Plantronics at the same time- why not- maybe it's even better. But for the price, you won't regret buying this- quit wasting time, just order, try it, go from there.But this or another you MUST have a set if you spend any time on the phone. And this fits my phone jack- which is 2.5mm- not standard headphone 3.5mm. Check this before you order.
Satisfied all around. Working around field guys it can get a tad noisy outside my office. While using this set the noise is subdued but I can still hear anything I might need to hear. The price was right, too.
Froze the first time i turned it on, transfer is okIt says that its 2gb but thats a lie after formatting its on 1.28Gb,I wanna ask Apple why a flash drive needs formatted! I dont think its worth 200
The shape allows you to insert USB peripherals into every slot including outsized ones like CompactFlash and SD flash readers.The external power dongle is small enough to fit into a standard power strip without covering other plugs and still allows a full complement of high power USB peripherals.My only complaint is that the hub is so light that it can be moved by the weight of the USB cords if not properly positioned.Overall, a great value for the price with terrific functionality.
This MicroSD changed my mobile phone into an MP3 player. I have approximately 300 tunes stored (more than enough for my taste and listening time), and I listen to them via my bluetooth headset - beats cords hanging our of your ears. (I have a Samsung Blackjack phone.)And I learned something else: do you know that when you burn a CD with iTunes format music (in the iTunes software), and then rip it to disk with Microsoft MultiMedia, you end up with high quality MP3 files that you can then transfer to your mobile device.
just as advertised, works well for a simple job love my 5200 camera great zoom simple controls just point and shoot
I've had this DVD player for almost a year and I haven't had any problems with it. I definitely recommend it to others.
I connected my Samsung 42" DLP to my MacBook Pro using this cable.The image quality was OK. My computer has a Radeon X1600 video board. I tried the different resolutions that my TV supports and I everything worked. However, when I connected the computer to my stereo, a nasty noise (white noise, like bad ground) would appear. If the video cable was disconnected the audio from the laptop would play just fine. Needless to say, I've returned the cable to get some other brand.Alvaro
well this is a pad. it doest do anything except sit there so it's amazing at its purpose. buy it theres nothing wrong with it and its dirt cheap.
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.
good inexpensive option for easily playing your electronicallyu stored music. I gave this to my wife for Christmas and burned all her 400 cd's. I am a hero now! The bad: You should be aware that the remote does not have any search options except scrolling....starting at "a".......with 400 titles you do not want to have to find "Yes" for example. Forget about searching by song title (3,987 titles!!!!). For the life of me, why such a good company with such an amazingly useful product does not have a search method built in to the software, I will never understand. You can though, use playlists you create to get around the problem for example: playlist artists "a" through "e" and so on.Don't get turned away by the limitation explained. The device really works great, even with on-line radio stations and only occasional lock ups. I generally like to just leave it on random. it will compile the random list (of 4000 songs) in seconds and you can view what is coming up right on the remote. Great for parties. I would recommend it to anyone.
I just bought this one for my husband, and I own the iRiver ihp-120 and the iRiver 256 MB flash player. Great products! I was in a bit of a panic when I tried to use DRM WMA's on my iRiver products. Then I purchased a small software package called jetAudio (www.jetaudio.com). It has a conversion tool that will convert DRM WMA's to WMA or MP3 format...a handy tool whether you own an iRiver or not... It also has some other interesting features as just a music player. I tried the Samsung Napster player prior to buying the iRiver, and I felt the sound wasn't as good as iRiver, and iRiver is easier to use. I'm very pleased with all my iRiver products. They also have a great community chat room on their web site. Battery life is excellent on all my products.
Great keyboard/reader IF you have only a 32-bit system. Microsoft hasn't the software to support this for the 64-bit yet. To see which system you have;1. Click Start and then click Computer.2. From the menu bar, click System properties to view basic information about your computer.3. Under System, see System type for details. You should see a 32 or 64 somewhere on your screen. If you have a 64, then good chance the reader won't work for you. However, the mouse and keyboard might.
This printer is by far the worst I have ever used. It is usually about a 2 - 3 hour affair just to get it to lay ink down. No matter what size paper (I've always printed at 300dpi). However, if it actually does print, the prints are very nice.. better than I expected. The print always comes out without any visible errors.. however, there is too much paper eating and errors before this happens. Its hooked to a network at my office, maybe this is one of the factors involved in its terribleness. I give it 1 star because when it does work, the prints are great. And amazon doesn't provide for 0 stars.
This device only last for approximately 2 weeks and then it stopped working, this was shortly after my mom was using the port to charge her phone.
Mine worked fine at first, but I couldn't use it at home, because my Windows 98 didn't have the right drivers. I searched for them, and when I put the driver on my computer via a floppy disk, my USB drive decided to stop working. It didn't always work on the first try plugging it in to the USB slot (and sometimes took several tries before it died), but this time it was done. It wouldn't work at work anymore, too. I did notice a slight rattle when I shook it, so apparently it broke from the inside, but held up fine on the outside. It was in my front pants pocket just about every day for awhile, and the cap always stayed on, but it couldn't handle being moved around, I guess. Basically, I lost a lot of my data, because it wasn't all backed up on something else. These things are all risky, and make sure you have the important data stored somewhere else, so when it dies, it won't be a huge problem.
I purchased the Netgear wireless print server from another online retailer. The first one was defective. After a few hours with Netgear tech support and with online retailer tech support, returned the unit for another one. Second unit was defective as well. After a long time on the phone with Netgear and Online retailer, returned that as well. Retailer was nice enough to refund me the original shipping cost as well as the cost of shipping the defective items back to them.Setup seems quite straightforward, if only the hardware would work. I would suggest buying it from a local retailer only, that way if it does not work, returning it will not be such a hassle.
Just wanted to say this product performs as well as the higher priced MiniSD cards - I haven't had any problems.
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I will definitely buy again and plan to be a long time customer.
This device appears to work great. Can't comment on the surge protection part and hope to never have to. The 90 degree wall plug is great. One of the best features of this unit. For your electronics, I advise to go with a reputable company. This company has earned a name for itself and you can't go wrong with purchases from this company. The spacing of the plugs are good and will accommodate many different styles of plugs for your equipment. Highly recommend. Of course, No direct lighting strike (surge) will be stopped by this unit or any unit on the market, but for normal power surges, I believe this unit is up to the task.
I've had it for a few months now, and it's taken alot of abuse. I've dropped it alot of times, once face-down into a 2-inch puddle of dirty water, and gotten it scratched up, yet it still works fine. It's very good. 4 GB is enough. Why would anyone need 40,000 songs??? Unless their downloading illegally... awww...
This cooler actually suits the design of my laptop more than any other I've used. My laptop gets hot on the left side, or at least, that's where the fan blows out all the hot air. It can get hot enough to be uncomfortable to the touch.This fan keeps the air flowing underneath the entire laptop and around the sides, which has helped a lot! No more scalding!The only problem I have is positioning it. You can't use this on your lap. It simply won't work. It's a table-top cooler only. And it's hard to keep the laptop correctly positioned. It goes behind the laptop, with the back of the laptop sitting slightly elevated on top.It would be perfect if it came with some kind of latch or hook to keep itself in place at the back of the laptop.Look at the product pictures closely, because they'll have more information on how to use it than anything shipped to you.Over all, it works great. I wish there were more coolers that worked like this. The others I've used didn't do the trick.
i have to say this headphones are great, greate sound, greate noise canceling... I'm amazed.however, i have to say, the description this item has is really bad. the noise reduction thing is too big i never imagined this because the item picture look like the noise reduction thing is almost the size of one ear bud, don't kid yourself... it is long like my middle finger and widht as two fingers.... and not just that... this thing need bateries for noise cancelling to work....well, that's about it... i'm really glad with the sound of my headphones.. but the could do better with the description of the item
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!
My previous experience with headphones was limited to lower end ear buds and Sennheisers (PX100). I wanted something a little more substantial so bought a Beyerdynamic DT990. The DT990, while providing tons of detail up high with a great punch down low, was way too shrill in the upper registers for my tastes, even with some burnin. It left my ears ringing at the end of a listening session.Then, the most magical set of phones this side of a grand arrived. The Sennheiser HD650. This is nothing like the DT990. The sound is smooth as silk and more laid back. There's still tons of detail (though a bit more curtailed than the Beyer) and most importantly I can listen to it for hours with no strain and no ringing in my ears. This is the headphone you use to relax after a long day of work while still being able to enjoy the fine details in your favorite song.Coupled with the ASUS Xonar STX headphone amp audio card - which is a PHENOMENAL combo - I haven't had this much joy listening to music in a long long while.Pros:Smooth, soothing sound quality while still retaining great amount of detail. These headphones will melt your stress away. Replacable, removable cord.Cons:Headband a little on the tight side (Beyers win in the comfort department) but a little bending of the metal (not plastic) portion of the phones improves comfort. There's a lot of plastic in the phones, which may affect long term reliability - so far, it feels plenty sturdy though. Beyers win in the appearance department.Bottom line:These phones produce a smooth sound with no harsh/shrill bite. While you may want some bite in genres such as Rock, these win handsdown compared to brighter phones like the DT990 for my collection of music and movies.
We tried this system out today to downtown Boston and noted three problems: (1) the system loses satellite reception whenever the car is under a tunnel, which happens quite often when you drive in downtown Boston. Once you emerge out of a tunnel (and really need directions), the system takes a while to figure out where the car is, by which point you've already missed several turns; (2) When we were driving along I-90, the system kept asking us to exit to streets that were above the highway. Somehow the depth information was lost and the system was fooled into thinking that the two roads intersect; (3) the voice announcement about a turn comes too late, almost at the time of a turn. When you hear the announcement, the car has already missed the turn. With all these one-way streets, that means we have to drive around and around before getting back to where we were. Other than these problems we're pretty happy with the system. We particularly like to hear it "recalculating" whenever we disobey its commanded route.
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.
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.
This is a printer that I would avoid. I was very disappointed in the print quality of this printer. There were vertical lines in the printout and overall print quality was poor.. I tried all of the maintenance techniques recommended, but the printout was still very poor. This seems to be a problem with many Epson printers. I returned the Epson, bought a Canon and am very pleased with the results.
I love this. Now my DVD's are in order and they fit perfectly.
Looks like it was made for my Macbook Pro. I love it. Team it up with the new Apple wireless keyboard and it looks and works wonderful. Excellent quality.
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.
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.
YES, IT WAS REFURBISHED BUT WITHIN 6 MONTHS I HAD TO BUY NEW LAMP KIT FOR ALMOST $300 THEN A BLACK MARK APPEARED AT TOP OF SCREEN & IT WILL COSTS $600 TO FIX IT!!! ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM TOSHIBA AFTER LETTERS, EMAILS & CALLS. WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY.
Everything you read about this being bad is true. zune is garbage. Just save yourself the time and agony and get an iPod instead. Although the Zune screen is bigger, the resolution is the same as an iPod so the picture actually looks worse than the iPod. The music interface is clunky and hard to use and it's just physically big and ugly. The wifi feature is so bad its useless and only works with other zunes.
It's not often I get to say nice rack and not be slapped. This Supermicro 5-bay rack is a solid piece of hardware. The unit comes with all the cables and hardware you will need to get it up and running easily.The 5 trays have plastic cup-like dishes in them to add support in case you aren't filling all the bays. The rails on each side are metal and fit snug against the drive leaving solid contact.The unit takes up three bays in your case but you need to be aware of your case and its rails system. I used a coolermaster case which had individual tabs in each 5 1/4" bay. With the tabs in place, you cannot slide the rack into the case. I knew this going into the purchase so I simply used some pliers to bend the tabs flat. it took about ten minutes and wasn't a big deal. Once I did that, the rack fit into the case perfect. It's heavy, so if you have a unstable case or a cat that likes to jump up onto your computer, you might want to mount this lower to the floor.You also need to be aware of the rack's depth. It comes with a 92mm (Sanyo) fan enclosure on the back and it can stick out into the case a decent amount depending on your case, so measure first before buying this rack.On to the fan. The fan is subjectively loud compared to what I'm used to in my other computers. I can hear the fan from downstairs. However, the fan does a good job at keeping all five of my Samsung EcoGreen F2 HD154UI 1.5TB drives at roughly 25-27 degrees Celsius. I do plan on trying another fan to reduce the noise a bit because I plan on eventually having three of these racks in my case for a total of 15 drives. The rack also has a loud alarm that will siren if the fan dies or if your drives pass the threshold of a designated temperature which is adjustable via jumpers on the back of the rack backplane.So far I've build a NAS with the 5 drives in a software-based RAID 5 using OpenFiler. The rack has no bearing on performance so there isn't much to say about that. The drives hot swap very easily and the activity lights work fine without the included activity light cable connected to the motherboard.I rated this rack a 4 out of 5 stars for one simple feature that I think could be improved on. The drive carrier bays slide the drive right into the SATA and power ports each time you insert or remove the drive bay. There are other products out there that use a method that won't put stress on the actual sata and power on the back of the drive. This would add complexity and cost but I think it's a valuable feature that Supermicro could enhance. I've had no issues with damaged drives, but I wouldn't want to swap them in and out frequently...then of course that's not really what it's meant for anyway. I would recommend this to a friend and a random Amazon stranger.
bought 2. 1 doesn't work, the other shows lines throughout my tv when i connect it. Not returning them because it's not worth the time wasted.
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.
The Flash Memory Cards from SanDisk seem to be the very best on the market. I have used them many times and they continue to give me quality Memory at a very reasonable price.
This light is great! I keep it mounted on my video camera and I never miss a shot due to low light. The light really improves indoor shots. The IR light is an added bonus for capturing night shots that the built in IR just can't reach.
I use this in my car, plugged into my iPhone. It works pretty well, but sometimes you have to move the plug around a little to get the right sound. It works best if you turn the volume low on the iPhone, but higher on the car stereo. Overall good buy!
My wife is fond of making shopping lists, but I always seem to miss things on the list when I go shopping, because it is not in any particular order. This machine automatically organizes the list into categories so you can easily avoid missing items. For the most part the voice recognition works, and when it doesn't you can train it. However, some words just don't seem to work well, but once we have learned what to say, it is becoming easier. And even with the extra time it may take to train it, it is still faster than going from one side of the grocery store to the other because you missed an item.
I purchased this fan for my bedroom to help circulate air conditioner air and it is DEFINATLY worth the price! It is EXTREMLY quiet! The breeze feature actually simulates a natural breeze and puts me right to sleep! The remote makes this so easy to use while in bed! And the slim sleek design makes it easy to put any where! Im going to get a second one for my living room!
I've owned this camera less than 2 years. I've taken hundreds of pictures. It takes wonderful pictures - travel, close-up, family, everything. Then one day the lens wouldn't open and it gave me the error message: "Turn the power off and on again". Didn't help. I called Sony and they had me re-initialize, to no avail. They gave me an estimate of $97+ for them to repair. I checked around the internet and this seems to be a common problem. Too bad Sony won't stand behind their products. There are too many other choices out there.
It's nice that you are able to adjust positions without having to unlock it by hitting a lever (I have another brand that uses a lever to lock position and it's easily kicked so it doesn't stay in position). Nice size.
This keyboard with the built in trackball makes for the ultimate in couch potato web surfing. Plug the USB adapter into a PS3, laptop or computer and surf on your big screen like a CEO. No mouse to monkey with, just the built in trackball. I have one upstairs in theater, one downstairs in family room, for quick easy internet search and home control.
Now in a completely updated third edition, Maximum Security: A Hacker's Guide To Protecting Your Internet Site And Network provides comprehensive, platform-by-platform coverage of security issues, and includes clear, to the point descriptions of the most common techniques hackers use to penetrate systems. A complete and &quot;user friendly&quot; instruction and eference manual, security managers and others interested in computer and network security can learn everything the hackers already know, and then take steps to protect their systems. Very highly recommended for personal and professional computer security and safety reference collections. User Level: Intermediate-Advanced. 896 pp.
Last just as long as the original battery. I can shoot all day (w flash) and have plenty left over.
This is my second time purchasing this remote, my first one lasted a very long time and probably would have lasted forever, but my pup decided one day when I wasn't looking that it was a play toy.. I'm sure there are other remotes that have added tech features, but it suits my needs.. I use it for my TV and DVD & VCR player, etc..it's not heavy nor clumsy in the hand.. the numbers are large and I like that.. Nice remote and manufactured by a company I trust..
Ok... Thunderous, symphonic sound is not what we're shooting for here. How about just some decent, cost-conscious, weather-resistent speakers that don't sound like sawing trumpets. These fit the bill. Not a lot of juice to pester the neighbors, but good enough for the regular user to listen on the porch/patio. 5 star value, but really only a 4 star for output quality. No word yet on weather-proof(osity), but I've had them for 6 months durning summer rains, and they're still working like day 1.
I bought this video camera because I desired a neat, tidy way of storing digital videos. It is very good for that. And I also used it to copy a VHS onto DVD. Didn't know I'd appreciate that capability as much as I do. The microphone is exceptional and the video quality even in low-lighting is pretty good. I struggle getting great stills with it though - the delay between clicking the button and actual capture is too long for my liking. Maybe there is a setting to address that - I'm still learning my camera. I also find that with my hand under the safety strap, using the buttons is awkward and not comfortable. Red-eye has been a chronic problem for me. There is a way to prevent it, but you have to remember to set the setting for it first - and I never do until it's too late. Great product over all. Software does the job but not with any sophistication.
I love this iPod. It is really awesome. The only thing bad for it if that you can not see all the videos you have in your computer. You could only see the videos you purchase on iTunes. Instead of that I love it
Just purchased an iMac 17" 2.0 GHz with an upgraded RAM of 1.5GB. I'm a photographer who decided to switch to Apple because of their reputation of stability and ability to handle graphics quickly. Was I wrong.I tried downloading images in a JPEG format that were approximately 2 MB in size. It required almost 5-7 sec per image vs. my buddies 4 year old Dell 1.8GHz with 256 MB RAM doing it at appoximately 2 sec/image. The computer also continued to crash if I tried operating other applications during this process. Next day tried to make a book with the iPhoto application. Repeated crashes. Had to open and close the program to save each change while working on my project. This added painful hours to my workflow. Additionally, you can not view thumbnails of your images in the file folder. Couldn't figure out why this feature was missing.The worst thing was the service. I called the shop that I purchased it from and they offered no solution to the speed problem. "At least the CD downloaded completely" was their answer. The most painful aspect was that they deferred the store's sales policy to whatever Apple dictated. Ridiculous. I don't buy a product from Amazon and expect to be directed to the manufacturer of the product should any concerns arise.I was told by a sales person that at the time of purchase that I was entitled 1 service call to Apple for first 90 days of my purchase. After that call or after that time period, the calls would be charged $60/call. Be wary of the limited support.If you're gonna switch, understand that there is limited support for you compared to other PC companies.I was so disgusted with the service and product that I returned my mac and paid the 15% restocking fee that they charged. I essentially paid Apple to take back their product.If you've had positive experiences with this product, congratulations. I wish I shared that same experience.
I managed to get one set of photos stored and downloaded before the card died.
It was great to find short cables. I needed to hook up my switch in my new office and these were perfect! The price was awesome and they came in 2 days!
I bought this reader a few weeks ago at Fry's for $14.99. My boyfriend and I were taking a two-week trip and wanted to be able to periodically download photos from our cameras and burn them to discs.Easy enough, you say? Wrong! This p.os. was a complete waste of money. We literally had to hold it in place while it was plugged in just to keep the connection from failing. And since returning from said trip, the reader has completely died and won't work at all.And the worst part is that because I bought at Fry's (which, in case you've been living under a rock and hadn't heard, is synonomous with &quot;really bad customer service&quot;) returning it is almost more trouble than it's worth. Either way, whether I take it back or not, the next reader I buy won't be a SIIG.
For the price, this is a good item. You get what you pay for. I am having issues with the ear buds where they plug into the unit. I have to twist the wire to not get scratchy noises.
I have long been a fan of SI-5 and have owned flat panel speakers from each generation. Others would disagree with me, but the first generation is still the best.These Gen3 speakers are extremely portable, have a good sound, better range than one should expect, and an improved power system over previous generations. Within that power system lie the problems that lower my rating of this product - it is sometimes extremely difficult to open the battery cover (hardly a blip on my review if that were the only problem) and this is something that comes up more often than it should because these speakers are battery hogs. Even without the bass turned on and, it seems, even without the speakers turned on at all, the batteries drain. On multiple occasions I've watched a film on my computer one night with new batteries in the speakers and no troubles. The next night, the quality of sound immediately dips with whatever I start watching, after only 2 hours of prior use.
You can connect this radio thru the 'Line Out' to a tape adapter and lose the FM radio transmitter - MUCH BETTER SOUND QUALITY. Also, you can do the same if your stereo accepts external connections (like for an MP3 player) or has an AUX input. The FM transmitter is ok, but direct connect sounds so much better.I am a picky person when it comes to sound. This unit did not disappoint. Using the tape adapter (or direct connect) you truly get CD quality sound - awesome. I also think the bigger display is better than the smaller ones I have seen on other units. Easier to see while driving. My daugther can read the artist and title from the back seat of our van!I have had this radio for over a year now - it is the best gift I have ever received. It is used every day. I tried XM in rental cars, wife got me Sirius for Christmas - very glad she did because the channel and programming are better. This thing has been a lifesaver travelling with kids - KidStuff and Disney Radio channels saved our sanity! I listen to Fox News during the commute to work. I loved this thing so much I bought the stock at $3/share - WOOHOO!!!Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
I'm running Window XP. I just plug it in, XP recognizes it and I was downloading files in seconds. No software to install, no need to plug in my digital camera. Can't get easier than this.
This is my second Garmin GPS and both are a snap to use. I also own a Lowrance GPS. I purchased the Garmin c580 for my wife's car. She was always complaning how hard the Lowrance was to use. Now she is happy because she can work this GPS with no problem. She likes the bluetooth feature. The other Garmin GPS I own is the 7200 for my motorhome.
I purchased this product one month ago. I am very pleased. The case holds my SD750 snug. The only con is I wish I had room in the case for an extra battery or memory card. The battery has only been charged once. I use my camera almost everyday. Great Deal!!!
The speakers are have good quality of sound for the price and the sub is amazing
What a great product. I've looked around to find something not to expensive to carry my ipod and all the stuff that come's with. This fits the bill nicely. So much so I bought another one for my wife as well. You will love this carring case.
Very easy installation once the cars radio is removered.Simply disconnect existing Antenna and plug it into the adapter,the adapter has another end which plugs into the radio.This item eliminates running the Sirius wire and works as well if not better than the original Sirius piece.
Excellent prodcut, Easy set up and works great. Much easier setup than previous brand that I used. Saved money buy purchasing at Amazon over Best Buy and bankrupt Circuit City prices.
I bought this camcorder 15 days ago. The quality of recording is very good. The camcorder has a touch screen this is a cool way of setting various features while recording.
I've only had this monitor for a few day, but so far it's great. I bought this monitor for a system I use for programming and 3D gaming. It has proven to be great for both of these tasks. The text is very sharp and the graphics are great as well.There is a slight geometric imperfection in one corner, but I have seen very few monitors that have 100% perfect geometry in this price range.I have a dual monitor setup on Windows XP Pro, and I replaced one of my 17&quot; monitors with this monitor. I do have one problem now, this monitor is so much sharper than my remainingg 17&quot; (Relisys) that I think I may have to purchase another one!Bottom line: great monitor, good price, good warranty, buy it!
Good product quality for the price! Love panasonic product line. I will recommend panasonic and will buy more products in the future.
I was given a Viore TV as a Christmas gift in 2005. Its model number was Viore PDP42V18HA. It worked perfectly and it had a stunning picture. The problems arise almost a year to the date it was bought. It was bought on black Friday. One week before Christmas it just shut off. I thought I had sit on the remote. When I figured out that it wasn't even in standby mode I knew something was wrong. I tried to find a reset button (nope), I tried letting it set for a couple hours thinking perhaps it had overheated (nope), so finally I took it to a TV repair shop. He just called today the power supply is bad. Of course Viore is in the clear cause their warranty is just for a year. The TV repair guy calls Viore and can't get a straight answer about who makes the parts, they say LG but he can't find a match with his supplier of LG parts. So now I am stuck, he says even if he finds the match it will be around $400 or so dollars with parts and labor to fix. My suggestion to anyone looking to buy a high def TV is to go ahead and save up the extra money and put it towards a name brand.
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 have had it in my HP LJ 2200 without any problems for the last 2 months. All the printouts have been clear and no toner dust or ghosting. I will likely buy this again for the next replacement, the price is way better than the HP brand.
Very happy with purchase-a must for every cook. The price was very reasonable-very fast shipping. All and all just couldn't be happier. Thank You so much- hope to do business again.J.M.S.
Great memory card for the price. I would highly recommend
I ordered this carry case, shown as a companion to a new Sony portable CD player I was purchasing. The case was much too small for the player. It would not go into the case. It was very inexpensive and the seller refunded the purchase price and said I need not return the item.
I recently wired my basement for a projection TV, full sound system, etc but screwed up and did not run a wire for my TiVo output upstairs to the basement. Getting another TiVo wasn't as much money issue as having all the shows, etc at one source. I bought the Leapfrog in the hope that I would not have to cut through drywall.Bottom line: it works great! Set up was something like ten minutes. I initially had interference from my 2.4 GHz phone, which I was replacing anyway with a new 5.8 GHz system (Uniden- works great too). When I did that, I get the same image quality downstairs as upstairs (component video isn't great, but workable for TV). The IR relay works well, though I hear a quick buzz through the audio (low, but noticable) when any TiVo remote button is pressed. I get no interference with my 2.4 Ghz D-Link wireless network.This product saved me a tons of time, and will pay for itself in a few months.
This has been a lifesaver when travelling with my 2.5 year old. Just flew from Europe to the US and back, plus a few 6 hour car rides and my child gets carsick too! The Coby tablet is well-designed, it provided great sound even on the airplane (didn't use the headphones), the picture is crystal clear and my kid loved it! He was so entranced, he didn't even remember to throw up in the car. Comes with everything you need, the only thing I thought was strange was that the headphones are tiny, can't imagine them fitting on a normal adult's head. But really can't be beat for the price. Has never skipped, despite bumpy rides, and plays everything I've put in it, DVD +R and -R, NTSC and PAL (though had to be unlocked first with code found on Internet). The other review that says you have to send in the player itself to get an extra battery is inaccurate, you just need to send a money order for $40. Has completely changed the hassles of travelling with a small child, absolutely worth the money.
There's one misconception about noise-cancelling technologies; They do NOT cancel out ALL noises. They cancel out continuous tones (as opposed to continuously varying, such as speech). I use these for my travelling and they work an absolute treat on the aircraft. I also use them when working at my desk, and they cancel out the hum of the laptop and printer fans. Unfortunately the kid's arguing still gets through :-)They fold up and are stowed away very nicely in the bag supplied. Battery life (1x AAA) is great, lasting two 8 hr flights without an issue.They certainly aren't Bose, but neither's the price. These have proven so worthwhile that two of my friends have also purchased a set each and they are very pleased.Also, even without the noise cancellation circuitry on, the headphones still produce good sound like any other standard over-the-ear headphones, albiet not without any ambient noise.The headphones do cover the ears and are very snug. Those of you with bigger than average ears and heads may find them a tight fit, but I'm by no means of small build and I find them fine.
I am a long-time gadget afficionado and I must say, this is the best new toy I have gotten in years!! This video camera is fantastically easy to use, light, portable, durable (I have -ahem- dropped it several times now and nothing bad has happened yet), and cheap enough that I am not afraid to pack it around wherever I go and risk losing or breaking it, as I often have been with more expensive devices. I have three toddlers, and because this device requires no set up, cords, tripods, etc - I can just pull it out of my purse, turn it on and shoot - this is the first time I've been able to take decent home movies of the kids that aren't highly staged and planned out ahead of time.A kid (they say age 5, but my 3 year old son has it pretty well figured out) could easily use this camera and it would make a GREAT (but highly obnoxious) gift for school age kids, parents of small children, grandparents, etc. Even the most technophobic mother-in-law should have no problem using it. (No offense to mother-in-laws!)
I purchased this camera bag based upon the only review given (5 star) for this product. It is a nice bag which compactly holds my Canon XS in the main compartment and the smaller accessories in the outside pocket but there is no way it also held his camcorder AND camera as stated. I can't even get my extra lens in the bag with the camera so buyer beware if you want more room than just for your camera.
It's sleek, attractive, and very useful. The clasped cord makes it a real carry and go-getter!
The case is fine, but the shoulder strap is thin and short. For that reason I don't use the strap, and the case is somewhat inconvenient to carry.
This works great. Instead of my bf constantly having to change his controller batteries, he plugs this in and is good to go. It takes a few seconds for the red light to come on to show it's charging. Cord is a good length to. Longer then others i've seen on amazon.
We work out of our home and need a fax machine but not the expense of having a dedicated fax line. We fax about twice per week. This device allows us to share the main phone line with the fax. All we need to do is let the phone ring more that once and if the call is a fax it automatically goes to the fax machine. If not, it rings and we can answer it or the answering machine will get it. It saves us about $30 per month and is well worth the cost to buy.
Purchased it so I don't have to buy batteries all the time, great price. Only thing different is the weight of the controller but you get used to it!
This machine will change your life. No more rushing home to watch a show, picking up five remotes trying to figure out which ones which, shssing your spouse until the important part of the show passes, switching CDs in your player, hooking the video camera up to the VCR to watch it, having a stack of stereo components, pulling out photo albums, etc. I could go on and on. This new design is extraordinary. My wife is nuts for this for it's simplicity. Stop reading this and buy one immediately.
Background: I have bought Apple products since 1988. Staunch Mac enthusiast, having bought over 10 macs, successively.Bought the ipod mini 2 years ago for my kid. She loved it, but needed more space so I bought her a 40 gb for Xmas 2005. Intially worked fine. After six months-the hard drive malfunctioned. Oh, I forgot to tell you that this is an HP IPOD $$**%~! Well, HP replaces that ipod with a REFURBISHED 40 gb Ipod in June 2005. They tell me the warranty has been extended to June 2006--which would make sense since it offers a year warranty.Well, in October, 2005, the new Ipod has the same disc drive malfunction. HP says they will replace it with another one, but my warranty is only for 90 days.Guess what, they know, and I know that the 40 GB will break again in another five months but I will be out of warranty.So I told HP, don't give me the $400 IP Replacement, DOWNGRADE me to a 20gb Ipod because I know that the 40 gb all will break soon. HP says that they cannot do that. WHY NOT? I am asking for a cheaper product in exchange for a lesser product than I purchased.Read the reviews people, the 40 GB Ipod has MAJOR DESIGN FLAWS and apple should step up and replace these things. For all of the people who have given them positive reviews--just wait another couple of months until yours breaks and then write about how wonderful they are.$400 is a LOT OF MONEY to buy something that will only work for four months. If I knew how to start a CLASS ACTION Lawsuit against HP and APPLE I would NOT HESITATE. Does anyone know of any class actions that I could Join.DO NOT BUY A USED 40GB IPOD. They are junk. Apple has stopped making them because they know they were garbage.I want my $400 back!!!!!
I will not be very technical with my review as many others have appropriately described this camera in detail already. I am a busy working parent who simply loves photography. I wanted something easy and small enough to fit in my purse or jacket pocket on the run. I bought this to replace a sadly outdated Olympus D560 which was so slow my kids would be on the bus and down the street before the shutter even went off on the first day of school - I missed many precious moments because of it. I then discovered this camera after much much research. What a find! It's fast and has virtually no hesitation, lots of features and settings, and the pictures are fabulous. Natural light photography was non-existent in my old Olympus, but sharp and appropriately lit with this Canon. Love the macro feature - my close ups of flowers and bugs look like they came out of National Geographic! Whether I'm taking pictures of a Red Sox game at Fenway Park or my son's Little League games, my action pictures are great. I am able to freeze the action with no blur and capture the image as it happens without missing it due to delay in the shutter. I would buy this camera all over again!
This TV is easy to operate and has a great picture. I have not noticed the sound volume being inadequate in our bedroom. I've been told that my hearing is not all that good and it works fine for me. It takes up much less space than our old 19". We have enjoyed it.
Works great! Easy to store, takes abuse, like the bendable mike and the way the headset fits on my head and doesn't mess up my hair.
Palm IIIx is cool but for the price I paid, I expected a much better finish. Not very happy with the battery life too. Otherwise it's really a great product!
After a lot of searching, it needs to be in update mode not charge mode for the software to work.
works great! the sound is clear too.. my old one certain songs would sound muffled or distorted but this works awesome :) it took it a second to adjust to my cassette player in my car but all has been well since I've used it! would recommend to anyone! fast shipping too!
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.
The accessories in this kit should not have cost more than $6.00 . I have bought stuff as good as this at stores that sell everything for a dollar or less.
Hard to find item, Received it allot sooner than I expected. Great place to shop. I would deal with this company again.
This item needs to be rated as to what computer it will actually work with. We have tried it with a couple of different brands of lap top computers and found that it is very difficult to impossible to keep the computer from sliding off of it. To say the very least I am very disapointed with this cooler!
just received it..I have always had the heavy flash units. this is nice because it is light...works well with my Nikon d70.
First the Camera. It is easy to use, and takes great picture. I bought it to take pictures of kids on stage for different events without useing a flash. Well the 6X zoom and high sensitivity mode worked great for that, even in a dim auditorium. the Anti-shake mode helps alot, but still not perfect when zooming full 6x. Only had the camera a month so I am still learning. You might as well get rechargable batteries cause the ones they give you don't last very long.Now the software package needs some upgrades in my opinion. You can view pictures but have to open another program to edit photos. Also to send by E-mail, you can't choose the size of images. Only reduces to 1mb.Now as you know when you send images by email you like to make them smaller so as not to send large programs. So you have to open another program to send lyour photo. I'm just saying the basic Image view could be a lot more user friendly. All in all I am happy with my purchase. And Amazon was fast shipping and much cheaper than any Store I found.I found out where you can reduce the size of your E-mail pictures. Now it works much better.
I haven't experienced the problems mentioned in other reviews (a short ring before blocking calls, eg). Perhaps I have the newer model that has been mentioned, or I just lucky with this unit. For the record, yes, it is true that this machine will only block the phone or base stations that are plugged AFTER the unit, but that makes perfect sense to me--I mean how could it do otherwise? If you want it to block all your phone lines, then of course you will have to do some poking around the outside of your house to find the main line coming in. Alternately, you could just use one base station with multiple phone sub-sets or just buy two of these units. This machine does exactly what I hoped it would. It will not allow numbers you have designated to get through to your phone and cause it to ring. Instead, it will just keep the caller ringing--either until they get bored and hang up, or until your answering machine silently handles the call for you. Or you can plug your answering machine also AFTER the unit and get no messages from blocked-listed callers. Yes, you can use wild-cards and block entire groups of numbers like: 1-8xx, or 1-415.xxx, etc, etc. The interface is a bit confusing and lame, but overall this things rocks as far as my needs are concerned. Thumbs up I say.
Very well packaged. Easy to set up and learn how to use. Photocopies are good quality.
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.
When a record is pressed on vinyl, the engineer cuts the bass and increases the treble. The bass is cut so that the large, low-frequency grooves won't bump into each other, or make the playback needle jump. The narrower groove that results also allows much more music to fit. If you were to play the record straight into your audio system or computer without any correction, it would sound very bright, with no bass. Tinny, basically.The job of a phono preamp is to boost the bass, so that is back where it should be, and to cut the treble, so that it's back where it should be. In the process of cutting the previously over-boosted treble, it also happens to cut a lot of the surface noise of the vinyl. This process is what made vinyl recordings workable.The "RIAA Curve" is the standard amount of cutting and boosting, so that all records will sound right.This phono preamp does the job very, very well. My records sound full and lively, clear and detailed.I'm very happy I got this!
Nice quality product from Canon. It allows me to use the higher qualtiy lens cover by Canon that I also purchased as opposed to the flimsy one that came with my S5IS.
Strengths1. MP3 playbackWonderful GUI Menu for MP3Wonderful function for MP3 (random play,program play etc)2. Video AdjustFine Focus, Contrast, Brigtness, Sharpness, Chroma, Hue3. Robust DVD MechanismVery fast response &amp; robust reading capability4. Wonderful outlook design, Very slim.5. Beautiful VFD display6. Wonderful Picture &amp; Sound Quality7. And many many many many. No need to comment...I have Pioneer DV-533K, Asian model of DV-440. I have used many DVD players, but Pioneer DV-533K is BEST. It is not a lie.I abandoned multi-channel DTS, Dolby Digital sound and finalized to 2 channel.I think Pioneer MP3 function is BEST. It has many unusual functions for MP3 playback. For example, MP3 navigator, random play, folder play, fast search, and etc..VFD display information is perfect.Audio &amp; Video quality is excellent for the price. It has also video adjust functions.Analog Devices ADV7172KST is used for video encoder andBurr-Brown PCM1742 is used for audio DAC.And it has many many functions.I think I will use this Pioneer DVDP for very long time.It is BEST DVD product for the price.
I'm always out in the car listening to a good radio show when I get home and want to continue listening. I searched the internet for a portable radio within my means and found this. From the reviews I read it seemed like a reasonable choice. Well don't waste your time. Even with digital tuning I got so much static I could not enjoy listening to the program. I also tried switching to city mode. You could twist the radio around for better reception but it still not give you anything static free.
I see that everyone has already posted about everything the could possibly be wrong with this unit, so I'll spare you of another sordid review.However, I caught on to another issue: the reputation of the RCA name. Sorry, fellows, RCA isn't what it used to be. The grand old conglomerate was merged into the General Electric business about 20+ years ago, which split it up and transferred the GE/RCA consumer electronics business to Thomson, a French company. Just a year or so ago, Thomson split off the RCA product lines to various companies around the world.Of the half-dozen lines of products featured on the [...] site, they are actually different far-flung companies making products under license for the use of the RCA logo from Thomson. The brand is available to anyone who will pay a fee; Thomson is not responsible for the design, manufacture, distribution or servicing of any RCA product.As a result, the RCA brand is no more reputable than any of the odd brands that you see in the lesser stores. RCA is no longer a premium brand that your father respected and you grew up with. If the actual manufacturer of that DVD gizmo actually cared, then it would have recalled and destroyed all of the units that never should have left the factory.
I cannot compare directly with the actual Kodak battery, since I refused to pay the big bucks for that one. But this equivalent certainly works well. I so rarely have to charge the battery that I cannot even count how many photos I get between charges. I highly recommend this battery!
The card itself is not so bad... It works well on my XP and my wireless router (dlink), but I could not get it to work with another access point. Well it happens, but the support is really bad! It's the reason I had to give it up. I tried to write them several times about the problem I have, but I never get any instructive answer. It took me almost a week to get this answer:"Thank you for choosing U.S.Robotics.USR would like to apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result of this matter. We thank you for your patience. Additionally, we would like to thank you for taking the time to write, and for the constructivecriticisms that you extended. We value our customers and we would like to make your experiences with USR pleasant.I would like to thank you for the opportunity to assist you. Should you require further assistance with your U.S. Robotics product, please feel free to contact us again.Again, thank you for choosing U.S.Robotics."They don't even have a toll free number. When I call the long distance number, I was put on hold for 20 minutes...so I hanged up.One thing I learn is I will never buy anything from US Robotics again, regardless of their coupon!
Great TV. I've had this for several months now, and it produces a beautiful image, only slightly less "brilliant" than a LCD panel. The piano black finish is stunning, but does get smudged easily. I don't use the internal speakers or amp, so I can't attest to this unit's sound quality, but image quality is superb. The only complaint I have is that every time the input signal changes ever so slightly, the HDMI port switches to "searching for signal" for about 15 seconds. This gets annoying. I currently have it connected to a Denon 3808 via HDMI, and all my other equipment is connected to the Denon (i.e. the only cable going to the TV is a HDMI cable). Whenever I switch from the DTV to the HTPC (or to and fro any other component) the TV goes into "Searching for signal" for about 15 seconds. I'm learning to live with it, but it's annoying. Other than that, great TV. I had heard about a "darker band through the middle", but I haven't experienced that at all.
I placed my order on March 7 and I am still waiting for it to arrive.
1) The fan is very noisy,2) I had a *catastrophic* failure within few days of purchase,3) you need a driver to use this drive,4) I tried updating the firmware to 1.4 to deal with the noise - it failed every time I tried it.
The NetGear driver is faulty and under certain circumstances, the FA311 becomes overloaded. When it does this, it will turn itself off and back on. After turning itself back on, it will suffer the exact same failure and try to restart itself again. During the time it is off, Windows XP will freeze. If you use Windows XP Firewall, your computer will crash (blue-screen crash).
Very well laid out. Ample amplification for sound. But would it be soooo difficult to offer a home plug-in charging accessory? Perhaps making it standard issue since the unit is shipped partially charged. And product description on my 450 failed to disclose it came with a in-line power wire for the unit to the bike. (sent seperate ordered one back)
The Westell Wirespeed DSL modem I had from my ISP (Verizon) got destroyed by a lightening strike. I needed to replace it, and Verizon wanted $120 for a new one. They typically now use Versalink 327W router/DSL modems.RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN AWAY FROM the Versalinks. They are a disaster.Anyway, I bought this Zoom Business one for $60. I had always used a separate router before (not a router built in to the DSL modem) so this box was just what a wanted - a BARE DSL modem with NO router in it.My ISP (PPPoE DSL) settings were already in my router, so all I did was unplug the old DSL modem, plug this one in, and restart the boxes.The router negotiated the PPPoE session through this box just like it's supposed to and I was back on the internet in minutes. I never had to configure this box at all.To those who knock this because it doesn't contain a router, you are wrong. That's the last thing you want. ISPs have been putting in those all-in-one router/DSL modem boxes for a few years now, because customers are too stupid and lazy to go get a router. Hence, they plug their computer straight into the DSL modem and their computers are exposed to every virus on the planet.I sympathize with the motivation behind the all-in-one boxes, but they are a pain in the rear end.Do yourself a favor. Learn what the settings are, and what they do. Stop relying on those awful "install-it-for-you" application viruses (er, APPLICATIONS, yeah, that's it) that the ISPs make you install to "get on the internet." YOU DON'T NEED THAT JUNK. Get yourself a SEPARATE DSL modem, like this one, and a separate wireless router/access point, like a LinkSys WRT54xxx or some of the NetGear boxes like MRxxx. You must read the instructions for your router and enter your ISP user id and password and set a few connection options. But you will be able to troubleshoot and isolate problems much more easily, and you'll have less trouble in th e long run.This little box does everything it's supposed to and it works.I have had it for 6 months. Not one hiccup.
I was convinced by the nice reviews this item has and bought it. It is very useful and satisfied with this item. Must have for a DSLR camera.
The Zune is awesome. I find both the player and marketplace extremely user friendly. The player is very high quality as I have dropped it a few times and it still works perfectly. It integrates quickly and easily with my Xbox 360 and allowed me to free up tons of hard drive space that I had tied up with music. It is a great alternative to the very trendy Ipod.
I bought this as a spare for my Canon SD400. It looks identical to the one that came with the camera and it has what seem to be identical charging and discharging characteristics. In short, I think it's the same battery at about 1/3 the price.
The sensor of my Canon XSi was showing spots, particularly with blue sky backgrounds. It took me a few passes, but using this Sensorclear, I was able to get all of the spots off. It's not foolproof and you have to look very carefully to make sure you get all of the spots off, but in the end, it worked well and got the job done.
This product say 8X, but when I burn data, it writes at 4X speed.I have 16X DVD writer. I tried other 8X media and they burn at 8X speed.
Love this product! Easy to use and works great! Shipped fast to my home and was set up in minutes. Would recommend to anyone who needs this device.
I purchased 100 of these to digitize home VHS recordings. I've used 2/3rds of them and have yet to have a single bad disc. Perfect recordings using my JVC DR-MV100 recorder, and perfect duplicates of said recordings using my three-year-old computer. Perfect playback on about of a dozen DVD players of varying type, brand, age, and condition. I am going to buy another 100.
I have a 1394 4 pin port on my laptop and this does not work. I even bought a 1394b express card reader (for another $89.99) and this still does not work. Please try on your laptop before you buy. VERY DISAPPOINTING FROM SANDISK. They have clearly marked Windows support - looks like it works only with the Mac.
I can not review the product because, in using it, I found that the problem could not be solved by using the product. The problem was a faulty combo player that was thrown away.
We bought this TV. The 1st one did not work so we were able to send it back and have it replaced. This new one I gave to my 16 yr. old daughter and she loves it. You can put a memory card in it or watch movies, plug it in the car to watch because it has a plug for the car. Well worth the money for her.
Take a look at the photo of this strap. See the adjustment "buckles" at each end of the strap?These guys really get in your way. They don't allow the strap to twist and thus they bind when you're moving the camera for a vertical shot.Very annoying.
I am really amazed on this item. Just received mine & am starting to tranfer all my songs. I got mine free thru http://www.pvps4free.com/default.aspx?r=95379...I was first a little skeptical but followed thru with it. I will be able to put all my songs on this & still have room for tons more. It is very easy to operate & the menu is easy on the eyes....& programmable. I think if your into portable music & pictures...this unit is for you.
Easy to attached and makes your tripod easy to carry.
I know I could use other products but if I have a printer problem due to 3rd party products, as a professional, I can't afford to pass that risk to my customers. And so, it's an Epson printer, I only use printer paper and ink and this print pack is a good value.
I upgraded from a Nikon D50 to the D80. I have really enjoyed the extra features that the D80 provides. It is a great camera, a great purchase!
I love the comfort of this headset BUT on the package it says it works with BOTH left and right ear AND when I use on my right ear my callers CANNOT hear me ... it might just be that mine is defective which i still have 90 warranty with Panasonic so I'll replace but other than that it works perfectly ... blocks out background noise enough for me and sound is CLEAR! ....
As is the case with so many, we wanted to save money on a portable unit for the kids to watch while on extended road trips. I guess we've used it maybe ten times in about two years. Now all we get is a blue screen although the disk plays sound. Are we being too demanding to expect a DVD player to last longer? I've read other reviews where folks got zero help from the manufacturer so we'll not waste our time. This item is just typical of the modern manufacturing mentality of "planned obsolescence" where products are made only good enough to just barely slip through the warranted period and then fall apart, leaving the purchaser no choice but to buy another unit that won't last any longer... ad nauseam... ad infinitum. Save whatever you might have spent on this crappy Coby DVD player and buy books.
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.
The splitter causes my computer monitor to shadow. I havn't determined the cause, however I believe it has to do with the cable not being properly shielded. The projector, that is also hooked up to the same cable shows no signs of shadowing. It got the job done just not well.
I owned several other MP3 players that had small storage that I used in the gym, so I was looking forward to the release of the Zune to hold my entire music collection, sync TV shows from my Media Center PC, and share music, pictures, and video w/ my XBOX 360.I never really considered an iPod since I am not a Mac user. The Zune provides better convergence with my PC and 360 that iPod can't do.No regrets, great investment! I had the device out of the box, software installed, all of my music synced and downloading new tracks in 15 minutes.It will take a while for the Zune to catch up with the huge head start that the iPod has, but Microsoft will continue to innovate and provide more value in the long run.
Works great for connecting my PC to TV. Able to watch any shows online on a bigger screen in perfect resolution.
The Smart shopper is awesome! It's easy to use, the strong magnet adheres to my fridge, you press the record button speak into and presto your shopping list is there, no more hunting for paper and pencil to write down my grocery and list. When you are ready to go shopping touch the print button and your shopping list is itemized and you are ready to go!
Speakers are very sufficient to handle the 100 watts per channel output. Also they are compact and sound great to listen to.
The cord on the Logitech G5 mouse has a braided sheathing over the entire length. You see what happens is Logitech twist ties the cord back and fourth into a nice neat bundle for size constraints, fair enough. Here is the catch people, are you ready for this? From Logitech "folding" the cord approximately every 3-4 inches, there will be a kink at each bend that will NOT, I repeat will NOT straighten out over time as I had thought. What happens is this will more than likely cause the braided sheathing to weaken creating a cord "hernia." That right folks, the cord will poke right through the braided sheathing and I am sure you can guess what happens next, an open circuit. What I have done is remove all of the teflon feet along with the screws and solder on a usb cord the same length that does not have the dreaded braided sheathing. Another annoyance is the eject button for the weight tray is way too easy to press and comes out very frequently on its own and it beats me how that happens taken into consideration that it is recessed... hmm... What were you thinking Logitech, attempting to justify this over priced mouse? Do not get me wrong, this is an excellent mouse AFTER replacing the cord and reinserting the weight tray but now the teflon feet, of course, no not stick like they used to. The ability to change the DPI on the fly is a very convenient feature with L.E.D.'s indicating 1 of 3 settings. Need to find some kind of glue to apply to the feet that will not create high spots while still being removable in case I have to take the mouse back apart :eck:. Hopefully this review will shed some light on what you might be up against if you decide to purchase the Logitech G5 mouse.
I use this printer for a legal practice and the printer gets steady use every day (average of 1,000 sheets per month). The printer has never broken, needed repair, or had any problem whatsoever for 5 years. The first page out speed is moderate - about 20 seconds and print speed is moderate at 15 ppm. Print quality is very consistent and jamming or crumpling is not an issue. One of the best values around.
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.
I purchased these speakers on Sept 2012 the Amazon description states these are covered under Polk Audios 1 Yr parts and labor warranty. Well 1 of the 6.5's went out on me , so I call Polk and am told that Dependable resource (who Amazon shipped from) is not a authorized dealer and i needed to go through them. Emailed Dependable Resource and they said I had to go through Amazon. Amazon had me send the bad speaker back to them for a full refund. Got an email showing my refund minus a $22 restocking fee.A phone call got that refunded also but still out the $40 labor that my local sound shop is charging for the install. Really disappointed with Amazon for post misleading warranty information
This was designed and manufactured to work in my Hewlett Packard Designjet 510 and it works just as good as any I have used in the past
The package says they cancel 75% of noise. I barely noticed the difference between on and off when a person was talking to me. I turned on loud music and it was noticeable, but not much better than if I press my hands against my ears. I'd say they cancel 25% of noise,that's just my speculation, but I know its less than 50%. I returned them immediately.
I was gifted with Ezonics pc camera with registration no 5H-EX54-3497 and password SNOW-BANJO and I found the camera is not giving clear video pictures inspite of doing settings as per the guideline given in help menu.The frames are not continuos and i could not find in the web whom to contact with ezonics.com. I feel that these chinese goods are not having service facility or help through web.
These are no longer available in the 2-pack, which I bought because they came with the plastic case for each. Marketplace retailers substitute individual cards without cases, but you can buy the cards individually for less. This product shouldn't be offered on Amazon if no one has them.
I really like the Sony Leather Case for my DSCP* the only complaint that I have is the detachable holder for the battery and memory stick. I wish it had a pocket in front to carry this stuff rather than having it detachable. But over all this is a great product. I am very happy with my purchase.
The set came with a well constructed package. Each of the speakers is wrapped with a cloth so they are well protected from any scratch due to mis-handling. The 5.1 system is easy to install with my receiver. I used this together with the KEF wireless connection for the rear speakers. The calibration is done with a microphone supplied and is easy to do. This set is expensive (so is the wireless transmitter receiver set) and I would expect it to deliver outstanding sound. The sound it produces it not impressive. I thought it is due to the wireless connection. But the sound quality per speaker does not change much if I only use the front speakers, which are hardwired. It certainly lacks the brightness in the highend and midrange. I hope it is not due to my age of losing the hearing sensitivity. See my other review related to the Soudbar.
I bought this for the same reason as previous reviewers, my Powerbook has only 2 USB ports and I needed more.When connecting mouse to the Hub, the cursor will skip like crazy (tried it with Apple's Mighty Mouse and Logitechs' cordless laser mouse)When connecting an iPod or an external hard drive, it will disconnect them w/o reason, and this can really mess things up.So stay clear of this one, don't make the same mistake I made, you really get what you pay for. It's better to spend ~$30 on a hub that will work perfectly than to end up with a $10 one that does not work at all.
I am astounded at how well this works. I have a JVC TV, a Sharp VCR, a Panasonic DVD and a 13 year old Yamaha Home Stereo (yes, it works on this as well, I simply used the CBL/SAT button and got it to work). For 8 dollars you can't go wrong.
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.
I love this product. It is Christmas and Santa gave me one. It is amazing. It shoots crystal clear videos and is really easy to use. Just make sure that you buy a charger and casette tapes. I wouldn't trade this camera for any other camera in the world.
Plug and play is great! It allows you to save $ on batteries and save the planet.
The SB-400 is such a nice little flash. The only thing is it won't remotely fire from the Nikon CLS. You need the SB-600 for that.I am in awe of the SB-400. I've used it on the D40, D40x, D80, D300, D300s, and D700. It is small and simple to use. I have two SB-600s that I remotely fire from either the D80, D300s, or D700.This is such a good deal that I'll bet Nikon is soon going to obsolete it. In November 2010 I just bought another one.
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.
This is OK for taked money. Thank. What I am waiting, that I have.I That is exselent woring and come in time
I am in China and needed this converter so that I could use my coffee maker that I brought with me from the USA. I had the converter set to 1600 watts and when I plugged in the coffee maker, zap a puff of smoke. The fuse on the converter blew so after putting in a new one, I plugged it into the outlet and used a voltage tester to check the voltage at the 50 watt and 1600 watt settings. At 50 watt it was 120 volts and at 1600 watt it was 220 volts, yes I'll say it again 220 volts. What happened to the 120 volts that it is supposed to be, one word for this item garbage.
I bought this from Bestbuy during thanksgiving sale for $109. For that price, this is the only receiver with 100watt/channel & 5.1 output . Note that the optical input connector on this receiver works perfectly with toslink cable. I paired this receiver with klipsch F-3 and 10" klipsch sub-woofer. The inputs are from my desktop(4 channels, front and surround) and macbook(optical input). I am happy with the sound quality except for couple of minor issues. When I put my ears close to the speakers, I hear a hissing sound even with no input. Also I found the right speaker gets more power than the left one.
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I buy this for my Second machine, good performance at good price. Put just 4 because the bios is not as easy to Dinamically OC.
I use this pen on my Canon S2 IS camera and Canon 17-40mm f/4L lens. It does the job well. The brush side is great for brushing away the dust and the otherside is used to clean smears and smudges. No liquid or microfiber cloth needed with this pen. The cleaning side is concaved to meet the curves of the lens. So this brush isn't really meant for filters even though I have used it to clean my Hoya UV and Hoya cir-polarizer filters.I am planning on buying two more of these. one for my bag and one for my car as I tend to get my cleaning pen at home.
Merchandise recieved in timely manor, Defective unit. Got return authorization from Myron Global. Returned merchandise - have never heard from them again. Made several attempts to contact directly and thru Ama Zon with no results. $200 loss on my part.
I have a couple of these cards and they work great in my cameras, digital picture frames and car mp3 players. Excellent value.
Got the cables the other day and they work great. The only problem I can say is that the TV picture is not the greatest because you're basically blowing up a 2x3 inch picture to whatever size your TV might be and you can notice the difference.
This product does a wonderful job. I wanted to split the audio from my sound card so I could easily switch between my speakers and my headphones, and this amazing device let's me do that soo easily. Running this out of an X-Fi XtremeMusic, I have not noticed any sound deterioration whatsoever. It is really simple to set up, with audio and mic plugs to hook into the sound card, one speaker port on one side and another audio + a mic jack on the other side. You can toggle the microphone on and off, and switch between speaker and headphones with one push of a button! The added volume control on the device makes it a breeze to adjust the volume on the headphones! Definitely worth the money.
The Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, which debuted in 1999, has been a mainstay in my effects lineup since I bought it, which was in 2003. This pedal sounds beautiful.I'm not going to get too much into what this pedal can do other than say it will satisfy all of your delay needs. All of the 16 delay settings sound super clean and they should since it's pure 24-bit.Despite high praise of this product, it still retails for the same price: which is $249. I think this price is way too high considering it has been out for almost 10 years. I bought mine for $235.What is also great about the DL4 is it can be used as a means to setup a two amplifier/stereo setting, which is one of the best things you can do for your sound I think.When my pedal dies or if it ever does (my fingers are crossed right now), I'm going to be replacing it, because I can't live without it. I have been playing the guitar for 18 years, so I have many years of experience with effects pedals.I knew this pedal was the one for me when I walked into a Guitar Center with hopes to try it out and see how I liked it. The salesman hooked me up and showed me a few things about it, which I still can't remember, and he finally talked about the looping function and this was my initial introduction to looping. I played a short melodic chord progression and then I overdubbed and stacked more chords on top of this progression and BAM! There it was, the sound I was looking for my entire life!This experience has been a revelation to me and has sent me on many sonic adventures. If you do not own it, go down to your local guitar store and try it out and experience the sounds that have made the DL4 a classic.
Can't say enough about this product for the money. I chose the 1-port because I have a linksys switch and it has improved my internet connection and gameplay. Also, the firewall capabilities on this little gadget are the most important. No more Norton's firewall or blackace defender software that can crash or impede your system. Overall, this is a 5 star product for the money. Didn't need technical support, although I read that Linksys tech support is aweful, so be aware of that.
I bought this Flat screen 14 months ago and main board went out. They told me repair was $1400 and were totally rude when I said TV is one year old and should not have bad board unless board was defective to begin with. Cindy Ranes basically told me to eat the TV and was totally useless to talk to on the phone. I would never buy another sharp product as it seems they make expensive throw away flat screens. Go ahead and buy if you want but be prepared to toss in a year or so as they are garbage.
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.
Great product, easy use, of good quality and works great in my phone.
I had these headphones for all of about 4 months and the cord that went inside one of the earpieces started coming apart and I couldn't hear any sound in one side at all which was very annoying. I got them for free from a rewards program, but I would never buy these headphones again. I got them to replace the Sony MDR-V150 headphones I've had for a few years that are very tight on the ears due to rounded earpieces rather than oval like these. As a result, I was very happy with the way these Sony earpieces enclosed the ears rather than sitting on top of them. Still, for no reason, the cord started coming apart. I always keep my headphones in a safe place so I have no idea how the cord came out rather than cheap manufacturing. Would not recommend. I now have the Sennheiser HD201 headphones which I am very happy with.
I love this mouse! Received one as a present years ago and the only reason I had to buy one now is because my cat somehow managed to destroy the receiver (imagine a rube goldberg setup) and those things are hard to replace. While I did find that Logitech's customer service was a bit below par (I did reach them after a couple of disconnects but they do not sell the receiver for this mouse, they did offer 20% off a new one through them) but when you have a great product you don't need great support. Had I the funds, I would have gladly purchased the programmable version. I prefer Logitech and I love this mouse. If you are looking for a great trackball, this is it.
I bought this product 5 years ago and it i still up and going as if it was brand new....no regrets in this purchase.
if you have a picture mate, get this. it's the best deal going for the $. you'll have more paper than ink when this runs out, but just order ink next time, right? right.
The stupid machine will not play DVD's anymore. It performed wonderfully at first, but not anymore. I have had nothing but problems with the machine. And don't get me started with Sharp's technical support. They are horrible. The GA repair people are rude and inconsiderate. Don't buy this player because it will give you nothing but problems.
I was skeptical when I bought my DVD Recorder. To buy a machine that can record on DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD-RW is a smart movie on Panasonics part. The price I paid for it was $200.00 at Tweeter. I never had good luck with electronics. When I brought this machine home I was expecting the worse. The picture quality is fantastic and I found it very to program. I have recorded several movies from VHS to disk So far it has recorded all my movies flawlessly. In time I will be transferring the rest of my VHS movies to DVD. To anyone who would like to buy an inexpensive basic DVD Recorder that lives up to its reputation, The Panasonic DMR-ES10K is the machine for you.
this batteries don't last long even after they have fully been charged, ever since i've gotten them. i have them a little over a year now and they don't even work anymore with my canon camera even after it has immediately been charged.
I bought this because of the wireless rear speaker that comes with it. Problem is though I have a wireless network set up in the house for my computer and printer. When I use the internet it interferes with the speaker and the sound cuts in and out. Other than that this system works great and was easy to set up. I love having big sound with my big TV.
I had a pair of these headphones for about a year when someone stole them :(.I went shopping thinking that I would find something in the price range that was better, but as it turns out these were still IT for me.I Do think the materials are not exactly what they could be but I have never had anything break on either pair.Does actually cancel sound! Great when surrounded by ironically tasted art students.
This headset has poor audio quality - lots of voice breaks. It must be a fault cable or the headset is not up to the mark. I use this for daily conference call - and looking for an alternate product. Not very comfortable to wear either - slips off the head...uncomfortable mic placement.
Pros: ZERO!!! The LCD went black after about three weeks.Cons: Only three month ""warranty"" on parts.I purchased it in October as a Christmas gift for my daughter.By the time the LCD went black, it was already out of warranty and Creative wants thirty bucks PLUS SHIPPING just for the PRIVILEGE OF SENDING IT BACK! I will never purchase another Creative product again.Creative sucks. Lesson learned: Always read the warranty before spending your hard earned bucks.
We bought this thinking it would be great.......After 4 months the hdvi and component inputs would not work, then no picture at all. TV repairman got here quickly, wish i could say the same for the part that needs replaced. Thomson/RCA customer service doesn't care...told me the part will get there when it gets there. Four weeks now and earliest delivery date is still 2 weeks away. Thomson/RCA customer service said they would get in touch with me after a global search for the part was conducted, that was 8 days ago. Turns out this is a huge problem for this TV. I've talked to 4 other people, all had the same problem. Save your money and yourself try and find a different HDTV.
This is a great cartridge, but it's not a tri-color. The 51606C is cyan, the ..M is magenta, the ..Y is yellow, and the 51606A is black.
I got a Video 30gig iPod for a Christmas/post-operation present, although I was intending to get a Creative Zen Neeon.. (I was always against iPods because they were so trendy and I thought they were overrated) But my brother wanted to order an iPod for me, because he could get a 20 percent discount on it. So I said, what the heck and let him order it. I saved up for it, but my mom decided to pay the 50 dollars for it. I ordered it from target.com, and about a week later I received it. When I recieved it, I was quite pleased with the video. The colors were simply dazzling, but it was a pain that you had to buy videos. A day later, I look at my iPod and realize-just like most of the reviews here- that there is a significant amount of SCRATCHES on it. I left it in its case, and only listened to it about 2 or 3 times. A few days later, I brought the iPod to my doctors appointment on full charge with it playing a playlist (because I didn't want to drain the battery from constantly using the backlight- so I made a playlist to eliminate that). And the thing died in about 20 minutes. However, the same day I decided to return it to a Target store and returning it was extremely easy. I told them how it was defective and they checked the box to see if everything was there and they went and got me another one. Before I even OPENED the iPod's box, I ordered a case and screen protector on eBay for about 10 dollars in total- to try to prevent those scratches from happening. I suggest if you want to prevent your player from getting scratches, buy screen protectors/a case FIRST. Sure, you might have to wait a week or two (if you bought it online/ebay), but it's totally worth it. Now, I've had my iPod about 2 or 3 weeks and it's scratch free and I totally love it.PROS+ All the songs this thing can hold. I mean wow.. 30 gigs? I have about 20 gigs in my whole familys music library- and thats 6 people.+ The video feature- I didn't get the iPod just for the videos, but hey-it's a plus.+ The colour screen. I know if its a video it has to be colour screen- but I like it. It's snazzy.CONS- I cannot stress this enough... HOW EASILY/MUCH THIS THING SCRATCHES! 300 dollars and we can't even have a product that we wouldn't have to worry about getting scuffed up? Even so, Apple should have gave us a better case. They can afford it. This flimsy thing we get doesn't really even protect the iPod (not mine, at least :/ )- Replacing batterys- I think we should get like a free battery replacement or something, but eh. Oh well.
I have owned an HP 722C printer for 6 years or so. It has performed flawlessly from the moment I got it. Besides standard printing, I have used it along with premium photo paper to product outstanding color photo prints. If you can get one for a low price (under $50), it should be a good purchase. If you have to pay much more than that, you may want to consider one of the newer products instead.
Fin my Magellan Roadmate a very handy device and a great aid in find a new address.
I bought the Aluratek 2-port USB switch to share an HP C4200 between two laptops in one of our offices. While the switch seems to work just fine, it can't make up for the utter crap that is HP's printer software. Every time someone selects the printer, they are taken through another installation dialog for the HP software, which usually fails. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling the software and it works for a few days and then fails again. I use one of these C4200 printers on my own PC, but I'm using XP and the laptops use Vista - perhaps that's the problem, that HP can't write software for Vista. When I have time, I'll replace the HP junk and I suspect that the switch will handle the job nicely.
It seems that the prices for megapixel digital cameras are taking a long time coming down for us blue-collar folk... I know that I'm part of the "lagger" demographic, but at this rate, I'll be too old to make "good use" of such a handy (and private) device.The SiPix SC2300 2.1 MP digital camera, however, comes to the rescue since my patience has dropped quicker than the aforementioned price-dilemma. For the money, I was quite surprised when I first connected the SC2300 to my PC. The images were not only very clean, clear, and sufficient in resolution output, but they were also extremely effective when utilizing Photoshop.Okay, there are definite low points, however. First of all, I know this is more of a taste issue, but the physical appearance looks a bit cheesy. I mean, you can totally tell that this is an open-market item with logos tampo-printed on it. Secondly, and more relevant, is that oftentimes the LCD projection is hard to see (depending on the environment). That wouldn't be terribly bad, but using the "peephole" instead produces a slight offset in the final image. Another downfall is the mode selector dial, whose positioning is susceptible to accidental switching (i.e. when putting inside a compact carrier). Even though the camera has an auto-off function, you never want to waste a drop of precious battery juice, especially knowing how quickly they drain with these cams.The software bundle and overall interaction with the PC is acceptable and easy to use... definitely geared towards the amateur. The modes within the SC-2300 are typical, but very effective. The 2X zoom works, but it's not 5X, you know what I mean. Lastly, the camera's speed is not the greatest, but it is really nice to have a digital camera that almosts "acts" like a regular 35mm (e.g. there is a definite 'click' when depressing the shutter, as opposed to the silent shutter which keeps smiling friends goofishly holding their smiles not sure of whether or not they can move again).Overall, I rate the Si-Pix SC2300 FOUR STARS out of five mainly for the price. The features are almost bare minimum and the styling is on the cheap side, but for the inpatient, financially handicapped, graphic designer (or average civilian), you really can't go wrong with the good pics for the great price.
Well I'm a college student and I don't have a lot of money, but I have been wanting a great sound system not just for my computer, but for TV. I waited and waited and looked for reviews on systems and finally bought this one. It was well worth my money. My room is a theater now! The sub fits perfect under my desk and gives thunderous bass. Then the the satellites are all around the room, and it fills ever corner with sound. If I were you and were contemplating about buying this. Buy it! I do have one problem though. I had read this in another review, but I bought it anyway. Whenever something else in the house kicks in, like the washing machine, the sub and speakers make a small pop noise, I guess because of the circuit and electricity. I've never had another sound system before so I can't compare them, but I do believe they beat most. These speakers are definitely in the top. DVD's especially war movies sound great. I felt like diving into a fox hole. The satellites have adjustable stands to where you can mount on a wall or just sit regular. I thought that was pretty smooth. Overall it's just the best 500 watt system for that much money around. I love it.
This is a good camera if you like taking pictures and if you don't like waiting to get your pictures developed, especially for the price. The pictures aren't amazing, but they are pretty good for an instant camera. There is, obviously, a flash button but there's also a switch that you change according to how far away you are from the object you want to photograph. However, the manual is really confusing. Everything is demonstrated with an illustration and it's pretty difficult to figure out the part about the flash (I'm sure they couldn't just write it because there are so many languages that they wrote the warranty in!). But this is a great camera (and you get a box of film and a case with the kit)and I'd recommend it. But also, the film is expensive so use your pictures wisely!
I got a program to convert DVD's to wmv files and I watch full length movies while I'm at work or waiting somewhere. Also great for car trips. Bigger screen than Ipod
I use this for a 4 computer LAN at home. Set up was simple, the software was not only good, but automatically updateable and both intranet and internet speeds are excellent. In short, I have no cpmplaints.
I finally gave in to a new router to replace my Microsoft MN-700 that is 12 years old -- it was becoming a little unreliable in its old age. I picked the DIR 655 based on ratings, particularly its higher prospect of being easy to install and maintain (although, it, like most routers, certainly has its share of complaints and bad customer reviews). I only had to make one call to Tech Support before I began the install -- to confirm a specific, simple protocol at the first step -- and then I was off. Once I got set up with a laptop near the wall-cabinet router location, it only took about 10 minutes at most to run through the CD install wizard routine, and everything went as programmed. Within 20-30 minutes, I had one wireless laptop, two wired desktops, an Xbox 360 and a ROKU media device all working and recognized in the Windows 7 Homegroup I had set up earlier. It could only have been easier if D-Link had come to the house to do it for me.I immediately took the laptop outside to test its range. I got about 100' when it dropped to two bars, and that was perpendicular to the antennae array and through an outside wall sheathed in corrugated metal. At an upper-floor office location inside the house where it is often in use (about 30' away), it held a full 5 bars, one-two more than the old router.It appears to be much faster in delivering media . . . e.g., online videos no longer stop for buffering. Browsing and other online activities seem to be as fast as my desktop with similar tech specs.Two more comments: 1) Tech Support answered immediately and fully clarified the first installation step with a helpful demeanor, and 2) the install manual that comes as a PDF on the CD will scare the crap out of any novice attempting to install this router. It is nearly 100 pages of perfect "geek" instructions -- probably great for tweekers, but I'm sure glad the Setup CD worked as designed.
Works as it should. I can not believe how little I paid for it. Buy it! Seems like it is going to hold up well too.
I have two challenges which have made finding proper fitting ear buds problematic. First, my ear canals are a bit on the small side. (This issue does not transcend my ear canals but, I digress) Second(ly), I'm missing that little flap of skin that other people have on their (misshapen) ears that holds ear buds in place. Despite these challenges, these things stay in place, are quite comfortable, and sound good in the bargain.If you're interested, there is also a wealth of information on the Internets that explains how to modify these things to make them sound and fit even better. For now, I'm plenty happy with what I got for my $12.
This iPod Nano is good. It plays up to 500 songs and holds thousands of photos. Its portable and easy to carry around. It has many features that can be helpful depending on how you like your iPod Nano. The reason for the four stars is that is can freeze up on you (which can be fixed easy) and because the new iPod Nanos have much more storage and can play video now unlike this iPod. I bought my iPod Nano a couple years ago and it has held up well. Another reason for the four stars is I bought mine for $150 and now the 8GB iPod Nano is for the same price as when I bought mine. If you don't mine not having the video feature on an iPod, then this is right for you.
Item broke on the first time that I used it. I never tried to contact the deal, item seemed cheap and was cheap to buy, not worth the time to try to get money back over, just shop someone else.
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!
The Ni-MH batteries included with this set cannot be recharged anymore. The died after only about 15 hours of use.
I purchased the headphones as gift. The moment I took them out of the box I was disappointed. They looked used and the quality was poor.
Heavy, delivered on a skid, then didn't work. Got a persistent error about a toner cartridge that was impossible to eliminate. Documentation was superficial, not helpful at all, no telephone number to call therefore no alternative but to pack the thing up and return it. Too bad for Amazon and a lot of effort on our part.
A very short battery life ruins this otherwise good product... make sure you have the car and home rechargers. Also, we could not plot our location as HOME, partly because our area has not yet complied with the 911 re-addressing and so we still have no street or road numbers, only rural route box numbers. This is not TomTom's fault. Still, it makes it impossible to plot many addresses. Also, when I tried to install the software that comes with TOMTOM, I recieved an error message that my computer lacks a necessary dll, UNICOWS I think it was, so I cannot use the program to update or save my data on my computer. Otherwise, this is a fun product to use, and helpful and easy to program for directions to addresses it recognizes. Four stars for ease of use and features. Two stars for battery life. You only get a choice of five or six VOICES to tell you driver information.
Haven't really used this that much but is nice to have around, can't think of why it wouldn't be good.
GREAT ITEM MY SON LOVES IT. MY SON IS TAKES PICS ALL THE TIME AND THIS ITEM WORKS GREAT. VERY SATIFIED
I have a Speck cover for my macbook, and sticking it into this sleeve is a bit tight but I think after time, the case will stretch out.It's very well padded. Nice looking. Maintains it shape (I've had it for 4 months so far). Case looks great, not boring like the traditional black neoprene cases.
My wife has Fibromyalgia and thus small things and heavy objects are difficult for her to use. She finds this pen is very light and comfortable. It even has a hidden eraser for the pencil. Although it is light plastic, it seems reasonably well made. We haven't had it long enough to know how durable it will be but considering how hard it is to find big, light pencils and pens (much less something that is also a stylus) we are planning on purchasing several more to act as spares (and also one for myself ;-).
I bought this for my husband for father's day and he is not very tech-savvy and he LOVES it. He mostly downloads podcasts and audiobooks, some music. He wears it constantly. We've had it for 2 months so far no problems. He doesn't find it difficult to navigate and that is saying something.
I have just been in America for two months. I use this wonderful headset to call my parents and friends in China via skype. It has very clear sound for both hearing and speaking. And the shipment was fast. The only thing you need to notice is this headset is excellent for ordinary use but not for hifi:)
This is very good Cat5E cable. Easy to crimp, and great signal. I have used almost all of the cable, and never had a problem with connectivity. Great product!
The cable works as intended, connecting my printer to a hub that joins two computers. Everything works great. The cable I had used previously had stopped working for some reason (a number of years ago), which necessitated switching cables from one computer to the other whenever I wanted to print something. It's great to have things working properly once again!
This is a great product to help clear your tv signal. I went from a relatively grainy picture on my HD tv (analog signal) to a much clearer, smooth picture.It also helped my other tvs through the house. Fantastic product, and yes...I was a bit skeptical.
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.
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.
Excelente calidad y facil de operar. Sin duda uno de los juguetes favoritos de mi hijo.
TL;DR: Too long and not enough signal insulation. Horrible ghosting and blurring.Ordered this for my a new PC i purchased a couple of days ago. I was planning on keeping the same monitor, but my previous setup had a DVI output, so i ordered this cable to go with my VGA PC. There was horrible ghosting and blurring of contrasting colors. Every text box had a shadow of the text blurring to the right, and every white box on a black background, generally media playback controls, was blurring about 1/4 of the way across the screen. I asked around and learned that VGA cables can't be longer than about 6 feet before the signal starts diminishing, and since i was running a 1440x900 resolution, the drop in quality was even more apparent. I purchased a replacement cable from an electronics store that was half the length (and about twice the width), and the problem is now solved.
I was able to "test drive" this hair dryer at La bellaserra hotel in Paso Robles. It was so fantastic I had to get one for home. Leaves your hair soft and dries it in less time!
Well, I have been very unhappy with this camera. We bought ours a little over a year ago, and had to return the first one because the memory card would not work. Amazon was very happy to replace it, and we had great customer service there. Now, our second one is not working. It has been having "dew" problems do to some moisture or something, so we were taking the tape out and letting it dry out. Now it has completely stopped accepting tapes, no matter how long we "let it dry out". I called Sharp and was not happy with their answer--send it off to TX for repairs....on your own dime.When I spend $300-$400 on something, I expect it to last longer than a year! We are very unhappy and will not buy another Sharp product again.
I got this model about 2 months ago and I gotta say it's the best TV I've owned. I don't miss my old 52 inch rear projection behemoth one bit (gonna gut it, take out the screen and let my nephews use it for a puppet-show stage!).The thing that struck me when I saw this unit in the showroom was the quality of picture for the price. From all angles, the picture looked terrific. Once I got it home, I found that the programming and other control features were very intuative to me. The set also comes with the Cable Card feature, which is attractive to me as I hate having any more boxes attached to my TV than necessary. One of those necessary boxes is my DVD player, and with good cables, the picture is almost as stunning as my HD channels.The only bummers I've experienced so far were having to buy a stand for the TV (you really need a stand specially made for these kinds of TVs, and they ain't cheap!)and a barely noticable hazy area on the screen that's only visable when the unit is turned off (doesn't affect the picture quality at all).All in all, a great TV.
After upgrading my computer's video to one of the high end card and upgrading my Monitor to a nice flat LCD (Norcent), I realized Standard VGA connection simply not doing the job. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate and display was getting analog connection (with a lot of visible lines). I went to some of the local stores and realized they are nothing but trying to rip people off. I got this from Amazon and right away my connection changed from Analog to Digital and awesome display. I simply love it. I probably would have loved it even more if the connectors were gold plated. But the way it is, does its job (very well, I should add).
I bought some of their cable back in 2005 and it's now yellow. This is due to cheap fire retardant chemicals in the plastic/rubber sheathing. I'd suggest trying a different manufacture if this might bother you.
I use this Lens Pen frequently. I like being able to keep this with me while i'm shooting pictures. this Lens Pen is very compact and easy to use.
My son and daughter each got one of these for Christmas at a super great deal of $89!! We love that! They really enjoy listening to their music and having pictures and video available, too. The brown color was no big deal because they both got cool skins to cover them. A little bulkier but would recommend Microsoft Zune(my 16 yr.old son says they're easier to use)over ipod any day.
Canon ink cartridges are the best for Canon printers, but Amazon should provide better information about the compatibility of the printers and ink tanks they sell. I bought a Canon i850 photo printer from Amazon and these BCI-3E Photo Ink Tanks are NOT compatible while the BCI-3E Color Ink Tanks (ASIN: B00004U8RN) ARE compatible. Yes, both are called BCI-3E. Go figure. I ordered the wrong ones and had to return them. I suggest being very careful before you order or buy them from somewhere else where you get better information about compatibility.
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 is just perfect for me. Its worth every cent that you spend. Everytime I'm in the car someone else needs to use the charger when I use it. So now that it has 2 ports i can use both at the same time. I would recommend this to people with more than one electronic to charge.
You cannot buy any ink cartridge that is better or as good as a Hewlett-Packard ink cartridge to use in your HP Printer.
Exactly as shown, exactly as promised, work perfectly on my Linksys Cable/DSL Router (4port).
All in all, it's a good little hair dryer. It doesn't blow as hot as my older dryers, but it dries my hair fast and with less sweating on my part!! The retractable cord is kind of sluggish & doesn't retract all the way. But it's still an improvement over regular cords that were always getting tangled up with my curling iron cord. The folding handle definitely makes it easier to pack. I'm not real sure if I notice much difference with frizz. Maybe a little better. The only negative comment I can make is that it's very LOUD!
Definataly not worth the money! It skips, eats batteries, hard to configure, waste of time. Don' Buy it!
Equipment works as advertised and is easy to set up, 'program' and gather data. As others have noted, because it is used while plugged in, reading the display and operating the unit must be done while sitting or laying on the floor for most applications. Otherwise, satisfied with the equipment.
I've had this for a few weeks now and I think it gives a great sound with my nano 2nd gen. A little advise, play with the EQ settings on you ipod to customize the sound to what you like.I found 2 draw backs that others have found:1. The remote works very poorly straight out of the box. I switched out the battery with a new one and it helped the range a lot, but you still have to "play" with it to get it to work. Seems like there is some sort of delay so if you increase the volume and then want to pause or skip to the next song you have to wait a few seconds.2. Each time you unplug/plug-in the system the volume jumps to maximum when you play your ipod. Since I leave my Athena in one place this is not a problem to me, but it's something you should be aware of if you move the unit around a lot.Even with the 2 problems it was a great buy.
I use several of these to print barcoded product labels. We print a large number of labels monthly and have never experienced a problem with these printers. The print is clear and always readable with our barcode scanners.
This is a great monitor for a great price. It has an excellent picture and easy to use controls and it arrived promptly.
I got this product as my BD present. I found this to be a very useful and handy. As a beginner digital photographer, I love thsi product!
Amazon shipped this to us in record time! It was packaged very well & we had fun finding all the little taped areas for making it safe to ship.We are running Vista now & had no trouble at all as a PnP device. We followed the directions for proper setup & worked perfectly the first time we used it.It was fun finding the proper places for each of the ink cartridges. I think this will make it very efficient in using it since I use mainly black ink.The overall design of it is superb with the clean design & ease of use with all the funcitons. I like the choice of having front loading paper or back loading. This way I can keep 2 different kinds ready to use & make my choice each time I'm ready to print or just leave it on one all the time.The scanner works wonderfully, I scanned all our household pictures to save on a disk. That way when we're having to leave the house because of hurricane warnings, all I have to worry about now is to make sure that booklet of disks are safe with me for travelling instead of trying to take all the pictures off the walls to pack! They scan nice & crisp then when I print them on good photo paper with the high resolution, they look like a professional did them.I do crafting so I scan pictures & I do the community newsletter so I print out a good copy for the printing company. It's so quiet & fast, it almost frightens me sometimes when the paper suddenly appears in front of me! There are so many things this machine does, I can't even think of all of them but it is highly recommended by us. It does what it says & we are very happy to have it.Thanks for such a fantastic product!
Ordered this item early December and still waiting for it.
I had standard Ipod shuffle. It wouldn't even assemble to "fm transmiter" I purchased. It was a waste of money. I wrote 4 e-mails to company to see about if another model would be work, or if they would refund purchase price. They never responded.
great alarm, looks almost exactly like the belle hop. has the button to push for a flashlight.this 1 is louder, even with batteries switched!!!neither brand goes off accidentally if u know what yr doingget this, not the belle hop
The Samsung ML1710 laser printer is a very poor choice for anyone looking to acquire a laser printer for SOHO use. The resolution is rated at 600x600 dpi, which is already half of that on cheaper laser printers from HP, Brother and Okidata. In actual use, I find the resolution barely better than my Epson 600dpi inkjet at home, and the Samsung's overall quality is very poor. The unit is also very ugly, and paper jam is a constant problem, even worse than the 4-year-old HP LaserJet we have in the office. We got this at a firesale price, but still think we wasted our money. Do not buy this poor-quality printer. Look elsewhere, like HP or Okidata, for better offerings at lower prices, too.
I am a complete newbie to video and I love this camera. I had a tough choice to make when it came to spending this kind of $$ for a camera purchase. This one was reviewed very well on all the websites I checked (and I checked quite alot). The positives were echoed so often that I went with it over the others. I am quite pleased even though my learning curve still goes on. The picture qualitiy is excellent and I am learning to shoot better. The downside is I still have not received the DVD that came along with my purchase. The said it would take up to 8 weeks and I guess they intend on making it 8. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and can only say good things about the camera and the support and information about the camera and how to use it available on the net.
I was looking for a speakers set to be used with my livingroom's HDTV, after read several reviews from many websites about Home Theater Systems I chose to buy The Logitech Z5500 because its specifications were just that I needed.I have plugged it to the soundcard trough SPDIF cable, the quality sound and performance delivered from these speakers is amazing, I have watched some movies with Dolby Digital Sound, DTS, THX,... and I have done some sound tests and let me tell you that the subwoofer could blow your mind.My brother in law came by to my house, saw it, loved it and bought another one to him inmediately...
The player itself was on the thicker side, but with this case on, it made it just rediculous. on top of that, the case was loose and din't fit right, and it made things look kind of ugly, and i couldn't take it. i took it off five minutes after i put it on. I hated it. I couldn't figure out how to put the belt clip on, and there were no instructions to tell me how.
so, i fit 213 tracks of music on mine the other day. you know, that about makes up for it's short comings. i agree that the ID3 tag display would be great, and the way it operates is not completely logical (in terms of order of tracks, etc)... but, 213 tracks.i have mine hooked up to my home stereo, and although the quality of most mp3s are pretty crappy, it works great.
Easy installation. This card made a big difference in my laptop. This is worth getting if your big on sound, as I am. Get the Z-5500 speakers and your set to go!
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...
My boss recently presented me with one of these beauties so that I can take photos of our stock (trees and shrubs) for display on the net. As a first time digital camera user I was really looking forward to getting to grips with the technology. This camera is a lot of fun to use. Doing mainly close-up shots of flowers at this time of year (spring) I am already really pleased with the results. Good picture quality and easy to understand even for a novice like me. The Camedia software is easy to load and use on my pc although some of the help items (referred to frequently at this stage) are a little brief. Hungry on the batteries (I guess all digitals are?) but fine with rechargables and a spare set waiting in the wings. Using a 32mb card I can store around 62-75 shots, after that I can't wait to get back to the office to download and play with the results. The thing that appeals to me most about this technology is the ability to check the results instantaneously and re-shoot. Light and easy to carry in it's soft case. I purchased a USB card reader so that I don't have to connect the camera direct to the pc and have found this a saving on batteries and not having to connect the camera by USB cable (supplied) is convenient also as the reader is set up on my desk all the time. So far I've taken approx. 200 images, only another 1300+ to go.
It is just what I want. Easy to use (the menu system is very good). Small enough to carry. Good image quality.
I bought two of these. In today's computing world, the CD has gone the way of the floppy disk. USB stick up to 128 gigs are far superior in storage capacity and size. I have a bunch and needed to organize them. This shuttle is the answer.
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
These speakers are working out great. We just turn on [...] and we have endless music from the laptop playing in our back yard or wherever we put the speakers. Sometimes there's static which is very annoying - but if you move the speakers to a slightly different spot the static goes away. If someone uses an appliance near the laptop, this could create static also.There were several reviews about the remote not working. However, I don't see the remote as really essential. Most of the functions on the remote seem to work.The antenna unit plugs into the laptop's headphone jack and creates a radio signal. I wish the antenna unit by the laptop drew power from a battery instead of from the 110 wall outlet. There's a couple extra wires around the laptop because of the antenna unit. Be careful not to trip!We've been using the speakers with batteries (not included) and we've gotten about 80 hours of music and no sign yet of the batteries going dead.A couple weeks after we received the speakers, Amazon e-mailed that I could get a third speaker for $29.50. I didn't but I wish I had - would be great for parties to put these all around the house & yard.[...] makes it a lot easier than shuffling CD's in and out of the changer.
Don't own these yet, but decided $65 for a pair is a lot better than waiting for a speaker foam kit to repair the cruddy RCA bookshelf speakersI currently use in my garage / man cave. I use a separate amplifier / receiver, and have a sub-woofer tucked in the bottom corner of the garage.So these should really fit the bill nicely. I was even thinking of building some new enclosures for a 3-way speaker system, but that's gonnatake all day to make.....I have other and better things to do.4 stars simply for the low cost. Thanks Sony.
It's just a battery I put it in the camcorder and it works, the supplier delivered in a very timly manter and no problems.
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.
If you don't want to pay $50.00 for a branded SLR case, this is a excellent replacement for you. It's as durable as most of the semi-hard cases, while provides you additional room for more acc. Some time you just want to pick up one on-camera lens and go, go with this one...
Deciding on the "perfect" router was a decision that I did not make lightly. I made this decision after reading as much technical info that left me more confused than informed, and then consulting with my son-in-law who is a computer wiz. He recommended this router without qualification, stating it would be a router that we would never outgrow because of its speed, features, and security. After comparing it with top-notch routers on the market, feature for feature, it was clear that the D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N suited our needs perfectly. We have not been disappointed. It was very easy to install and its performance has been flawless. The Amazon price could not be beat!
The only regret I have with my Treo 650 and the Memory Expansion Card is that I didn't get it sooner! Since many applications used with my Treo 650 will not run on a standard SD card, I purchased the 1 GB Memory Expansion Card. I keep all of my applications, spreadsheets, Word documants and my Bible on the expansion card with room to spare! It's been a piece of cake to use and there is no noticable difference in speed using the card for applications instead of my Treo 650 memory. I would not have a Treo without having this card because of the memory it frees up by putting all of my files and applications on the card. It is well worth the expense since you will not have to worry about running out of Palm memory with the expansion card.
I am very pleased with my Garmin 340. I was especially pleased with the price. There are more fancy GPS Systems, but this one is all I need. It quickly locates the satellites and I seldom lose service. The only drawback and this is probably true with all GPS systems; It pays to have a general idea of where you are going because it does make mistakes. Also, it occasionally says something is on the right when it is on the left and vice-versa.
Sure, you're probably thinking "Gee, that's a lot of money for a screen protector." I did too. But I've used the el-cheapo screen protectors... and know what they're worth.I've used ClearTouch screen protectors on my other Palms, and this one is no exception. They fit _perfectly_. They have a perfect writing surface. They come with a reusable microfiber cleaning cloth and a plastic card to iron out any bubbles. They're very non-glare. They're reusable, just wash and re-install if they get dirty underneath; they don't use an adhesive.Honestly, what more could you ask for? (That they be installed at the factory.) I wouldn't use a Palm without one.
I just got back from vacation and this was the dryer in the hotel room... it was AMAZING! I have unruly wavy hair and this dryer worked faster and better than mine at home (that incidentally cost 3x as much). Even my BF noticed that my hair was straighter than I usually get it (and I didn't even use a flatiron!), and that is with 90 degree heat and humidity too. I'm considering purchasing the professional model because I was so impressed by this one (and more moving parts usually equals more likely to break). Some other reviews have mentioned that the dryer is heavy- I only used it a few times but it was honestly not something I noticed and given that it took half the time to dry my hair, even with the humidity, I'd say it's a fair trade.
It's OK, when you grab the tools feel cheap BUT at least they are not magnetized tools
It does help to prevent my labtop from overheating. And it delivered in a short time.
This product is great for traveling abroad to countries that use the circular 2 prong outlets. It allows you to plug in multiple products without needing adapters for each one. This works perfectly for most electronic items made today- cell phone chargers, camera chargers and computers chargers. These products generally can work on a range of 110- 220 v and will be labeled as such. However, if you have a product that does not have this internal conversion- do not plug it into this outlet. The surge strip will not convert the power and you risk your wire sparking/burning out. As long as you keep that in mind you'll be fine. This is the best thing that I packed for a recent trip to Rwanda.
These cables, let me tell you- if I had to make love to a STANDARD 15-PIN VGA MALE TO VGA MALE CABLE i would try to seduce these cables. They are cables, and you can tell they're cables by the way they are cables.
This is a great product at a very reasonable cost. It allows me to continue working while talking on the phone and reduces sore arm resulting from long conversations.
The product works great. No problems so far. The best of it is the price, a fraction of what you have to pay in stores. You can charge your iPod everywhere you are (car, home, beach appartment, etc)
I was initially impressed by the positive reviews of the battery, but when I finally tried it out I was crying on the inside. When compared with the original Canon battery, I realized that I couldn't get nearly as many photos as I could with the canon. This was very prevalent when I use the flash.
My wife bought this for her sewing room so she could at least listen to movies or cd music while she worked sewing. Then one day the LCD TV screen went black, It appears that the TV has know isues for this happening all the time to everybody and the company does not stand behind thier product. Stay away from this thing or you'll be throwing good money.......Enough said!!No stars for this thing
Bought these speakers in a 7.1 setup for my home theater and they just blew me away. No more going to the movies. These babies will not let you down.....
This is a basic 2 port USB 2.0 card. It uses the VIA chipsetand offers 2 external ports and no internal connectors. It isa "low profile" card, meaning that it doesn't rise very highinside your computer (important for those with very crampedspace inside the computer, irrelevant for most). It comes withonly a driver disc that supports Win98SE/WinME/Win2000/WinXP.It does NOT come with cables or any other software. Itcomes in a retail box with a 2 year warranty from themanufacturer.In all, this is pretty much a bare-bones card, but if allyou want is to add a couple of USB 2.0 ports to your computer,this will do the job. And (as of this writing at least) theprice is right--it's the cheapest USB 2.0 card at Amazon.dap
This is a great tool and works with all our memory cards.
I Purchase this unit at march 2007! I changed my car twice and keep the BT5000 with me.It's still working and keep my mobile phones with a good conversation at street.On the roads, over 100km/h, the conversation quality can be sometimes unstable due the environment noise, but you can keep the conversation.I recommend.
This worked great in my car and i didn't have to splice my original car wires. After you connect it with the stereo it is better to cover the ends of the wires with tape or plastic caps so it doesn't short circuit
This printer did everything I hoped it would, other than being slightly larger than I expected.
I've been waiting for years since the mp3 craze started to find the one that was just right for me before purchasing. The Zen V Plus has all the features that I wanted. So right out of the box I downloaded about 1 gig worth of my mp3s to listen to it on my commute to work. I listened to what I downloaded for about 1 min to make sure it was transferred ok. Seemed great. The next morning after 5 more minutes of use I heard these REALLY DANGEROUSLY LOUD high pitched chirping sounds while the music was playing. Then the player just froze. I reset it and it shut off ok, but then on restart it would always freeze on start up. I contacted their customer support and they told me to reinstall the latest driver, firmware, and application s/w. I tried to do that, but when reinstalling the firmware the player simply freezes also. Customer service people told me that I must have did something wrong and could send it back if I pay for shipping and if they found it was a problem I could have fixed they would charge me. Perhaps I just got a player w/ some corrupted memory, and I could probably get it working if I tried long enough, since I am a computer expert, but I really don't have time in my schedule to devote to fixing a product that should be working right out of the box. Thankfully I bought it from amazon and returning it was simple. Granted it would be a great product (way better than the Ipod) if it worked. But from all the reviews I've read I'm not the only one having this problem so there is something wrong w/ their quality control at creative. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT.
I'm sure this item works fine. IF and only if you live in an unpopulated area. Unfortunately for my hopes of using this, I live in New York City. While there are completely empty stations on the FM dials, unless you're leaning the PodFreq against the antenna, 'bleed over' from other stations interferes in its use.If you're planning on using this in your car, as I was, save the money and invest in a direct line-in to your car stereo.
I have the identical Konica Minolta version of this lens. It is a very nice lens and since it is fairly small and light and not too expensive, perfect for travel if you need a tele zoom. Uses common less expensive 55mm filter size.
This is the best case ever. The clip is very useful, the skin fits perfectly, the visor face is a screen saver. I have 2 now. This is the best case to get for your ipod.
The iPod is the most elegant piece of electronic equipment I have ever used. It is incredibly functional and very, very cool looking!! I transferred 3.5 gigs of music and almost of gig of data in less than five minutes - firewire makes a huge difference in connectivity times. I am able to get between 8 and 9 hours on a charge - very nice. A couple of extras are needed - a case is a must - Apple should have included one - I also needed a pair of headphones - I don't like earbuds and the ones supplied with the iPod are too large for my ears. If you want a music player and firewire hard drive, the iPod can't be beat. Plus the wow factor when you pull the iPod out in public makes one proud to be a Mac user.
Works as advertised, much cheaper than comparable batteries. Installed without any problems. What else is there to say about a battery?
"Older car with a rarely used cassette player, seeking insertion device that will allow a hint of the modern era of music to become a part of it's life." Seriously, I popped the cassette into the player, plugged the corded end into a 1 gig MP3 player and the car was filled with music from the modest OEM car speakers of a 1993 Honda. It sounded fine and I am extremely happy with the result.
I absolutely love this mouse! I was introduced to it at work when they decided to go ergonomically correct and just had to buy one for home. I will never go back to those mice you have to drag around! :) It's probably not good for left-handed individuals (though I've been told they make a left-handed version) but excellent for us righties. It's nice to not have to worry about the extra room on your desk and getting it to move just right (especially with limited desk space). This is definately a 5-star product!
I have an HP CD Writer 8200 series that is external. I like it, but the only problem I have had is that if you bump it, your burn stops. I would tell people to buy it, just be careful of bumping it!
when I found these 12 inch subs in a box for this cheap ov a price I thought something might be wrong with themI purchased twoso far they sound great but they seem like they should be in a smaller boxdon't get me wrong they hit hardit's just for the size of the box you expect morethe subs them selves are greatthis sub is great but like other reviews the wire between the speaker and the terminals are very small but it's a easy fix if anything ever happens to them
I bought this remote for $50 from here... and had it for more than a month.. I absolutely love this remote, especially for the price!I have a tv hooked up to a cable box, tivo, dvd player, xbox 360 via a onkyo 5.1 reciever and I had to use atleast 3 remotes for using any of the stuff before... this remote really saves me all the chores... now I mostly have to use 1 button ;)easy to use, does what I expected it to do.. battery that came with the remote is still going strong, so no complaints really.. but again, I wasn't expecting much :)thanks,pal :)
The stand was sent as described, with quick shipping. Easy to set up and easy to use. Makes taking still photos a breeze.
I have been searching router for many different kinds of brand.Extreme N is currently most useful for wireless condition. Comparing to other series of D-link product, DIR-655 is relatively acceptable price, although it is still a bit expansive. I use DIR-655 for 1 month already; the wireless range works pretty well because I live in a studio apartment. However, I will move to two floors house tomorrow, and it would be interesting whether the router will work fine or not. The Wi-Fi works for whoever needs to use wi-fi, which is good to have it. The usb port supports to use public harddrives, printers, etc. DIR-655 includes most of funtion I need. Hope you will find this helpful.
This case is a very nice one! Very resistant... I only took off one star, because the case don't have room for accessories like, cables, extra bateries and it is very big to put it in your pocket. But I recommend it to anyone!
I was surprised on how effective this lens cleaning tool was. Too bad it won't last.Though I did find it necessary to wipe away minute residual material from the lens, it beatscleaning solution & lens tissues.
I expected to read DIVX and more up to date formats, it does not.It also gets stuck with some DVD features when it gets to the main menu.
We recently moved to a new office and I bought 6 of these speakers to provide background music throughout the building. They were easy to install and I have each powered by a separatePyle PTA2 Mini 2x40W Stereo Power Amplifier. (The amps have pre-amp level inputs and output so they can be daisy chained back to a pre-amp or a single pre-amp level source such as an iPod or in my case, a Sirius radio receiver.) The sound quality is great and the combined cost for each amp-speaker unit was less than $125. Although they are usually played at low volume, they also sound great if I crank them up after hours. Would highly recommend these speakers for similar home or office applications.
This surge protector does what it is supposed to and is very portable. The build quality is great; unlike other units it doesn't come unplugged easily. it also has a nice blue light indicating it is on.There are only 2 drawbacks; it doesn't have an on/off switch and doesn't have covers for the unused sockets. Other than those minor issues it has preformed great in the UK with 3 different adapters!
I've had this hooked up for about three weeks now and no issues. Set-up was simple as other reviewers have stated. I'm renting so I didn't want to do anything to potentially damage walls, and still wanted to have the rear speakers hooked up without running wire all over the place, so this did the trick. I have it set about 25' from the main module, and I don't notice a loss of sound quality, sounds the same as when I had them hard-wired at my last house. You do need to run speaker wires from the rear-surround module (included in the package), but it worked for me and I was able to discreetly run those wires to the module.I'm using it with a Bose AM-10 system I bought in '05. No complaints, recommend for other Bose users. Hope this helps
will not disappoint. wanted to protect my new macbook and i LOVE this color!!easy to use, and great if you travel a lot.
It's amazing how many things use a ton of energy and how some use practically none. This is a must use item for energy savers. Only drawback is that information is lost when unplugged. Go for the next model up.
This router is extremely fast and has a great range. We have 11 guys hooked up to this router with great internet speeds. We were having problems with our linksys wireless-g (went through 2 linksys routers in 2 years) and decided to try D-Link. So far I have been very impressed. Hopefully we dont have to replace this one after a year.
How can you beat having a very easy functioning fax, phone and copier for under $40????This doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it sends faxes and, in a pinch, will make a copyfor your home office. Super!
I was very hesitant to buy this product but I really needed a faster way to transfer my images from my CF cards. I use Windows 7 and didn't have a problem using this product, the moment I inserted the card in the reader, within seconds I managed to transfer the images without any problem!
If you have not shopped for a portable GPS device in while, prepare to be astonished at how a modern "entry-level" unit blows the doors off four-figure wonders of just a few years ago. The TomTom quickly locks onto satellites, performs blazing-fast route calculations (and recalculations after missed turns), and tenaciously tracks satellites even through densely forested areas and occasional urban canyons. The richly hued touch screen is bright, the voice prompts are clear, and you can customize it to your heart's content (even celebrity voice downloads - fun!). It is hardware excellence wrapped in great industrial design, all at a beer budget price.Some of the bloom comes off the rose, however, when you start driving through less-than-recently mapped areas on the preloaded Tele Atlas maps. I noted more of these across rural, suburban, and urban areas alike than with my Navteq-loaded Garmin Nuvi 350 (Tele Atlas is apparently better than Navteq in Europe, however). Example: On a small town-airport round trip, the usually unflappable TomTom got weird, suggesting a long route (fastest time preference was in effect), an impossible left turn across a divided highway, and a thrilling-but-pointless exit-to-hairpin return on what should have been a straight shot of highway. Gee, what celebrity voice would give directions like that? That said, even when the maps are stale, the One gets you where you need to go.My only other gripes are the spotty points of interest (POI) database (which astoundingly leaves out big box stores), a touch screen that makes tapping in addresses slower than should be necessary (lower-than-optimal touch sensitivity makes digits flatten unexpectedly onto already-small adjacent graphical buttons - just a thought). At a higher price point, I would mention lack of text-to-speech, but not here.This reality check detour is complete, and I re-route you now to a rave review in progress.This TomTom is a real bargain. If you are not a stickler about map quality (and most reviewers do not even mention it), consider this a five-start review. You can spend hundreds more to get features you will rarely/never-ever-ever use, and still not get appreciably better performance.
I don't get why this isn't rated higher but I'm glad I didn't let them influence my decision to buy it. It's worth every penny. By the way, I'm the one who hates reading the directions. It was working from the minute the package was opened. The sound quality is great and after a 3.5 hour trek in the car, we didn't have any problems. I didn't attach this to my dashboard so I can't comment on any problems others are having with that. My works great using the feature that snaps right on to the adapter. I just don't like people seeing what I own from anywhere in the parking lot. I can't say enough about this little guy....he ranks second in my must have for the Ipod (sorry, Bose gets a well deserved #1)
There are both saints and magic in "The Curse of Chalion," which takes place in a land divided up into the kingdoms and principalities of what could be medieval Italy. The hero, Cazaril has just escaped a stint as a galley slave, and makes his way back to the royacy of Chalion, where he once served as a page.I've never met a Bujold hero I didn't like, and Cazaril is no exception. He's intelligent, principled, and likeable, not to mention courageous and a heckuva swordsman. Chalion's Dowager Provincara who knew Cazaril as a page recognizes these qualities in him and promptly appoints him secretary-tutor to the wayward royesse, Iselle.There follows a great deal of court intrigue--this book starts out rather slowly--and Iselle gradually learns to trust, even emulate her new tutor. She and her brother, the King's heir are shipped to the royal court at Cardegoss where the backstabbing and politics grow even more intense. Cazaril discovers that the powerful enemy who sent him to the galleys is now the King's chief counselor. The shadow of this circumstance at first falls on Cazaril alone. Attempts are made to discredit or kill him. Then the weak, ailing King betroths his sister, Iselle to the worst blackguard in court: his counselor's son, Dondo.Now the story gets really interesting.Cazaril attempts to assassinate Dondo and fails. On the eve of Iselle's wedding, Cazaril is driven to sacrifice his own life in the Death Magic ritual, so that Dondo may also die. Iselle's prospective husband does drop dead, but somehow the Death Magic ritual goes astray and Cazaril survives, transformed into a saint of the Five-fold Path, and the unwilling host to the vengeful spirits of both Dondo and the Death Demon.Now that he is a saint, Cazaril can actually see the curse that hangs over the King and all members of his family, including Iselle.The rest of the book concerns Cazaril's efforts to lift the Curse of Chalion before he is eaten up from within by Dondo and the Death Demon.This is a good adventure fantasy, entwined with a subtle love story and an interesting, magical religion. Bujold starts a bit slowly, but she is at the top of her form and her characters, especially Cazaril, truly live and breathe her story.
love that this has two usb ports...when travelling I can have my phone charging while another device is plugged in also
the cable is great and works perfectly. i paid for 3 day shipping and it took over a week to get here from the shipping notice i was emailed
The Belkin USB cord I received didn't work, but Amazons great customer service took care of my refund promptly.
The router works as expected with security features that my previous router didn't have. I am unable to determine if there was an increase in speed, but I am happy with the purchase.
This is an amazing product. It matched my macbook pro perfectly. I have paired it with an Apple Cinema display.
I bought a new printer, got it unpacked and found out I should have read the fine print on the box--no USB cable included. The retailer wanted $12 for a 5 foot cable, so I came to Amazon and got 2 ten foot cables for only a few dollars more. Excellent quality, fabulous price, and fast shipping.
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.
I purchased this Walkman some time ago. I really enjoy it. It looks so Stylish and Very Easy to use. Does not waste Batteries a lot also. Great Buy.
I bought this product a few days before a long drive from Philly to Bar Harbor, Maine. I was a litte concerned that I wouldn't have a chance to learn how to use it before we left. Talk about worrying about nothing.... I plugged it in...turned it on...and with in minutes...I was a wizard. The GSP does all the work...and adjusts on the fly if you decide take a route other then the suggested route. The entire family got a kick out of changing the nationality of the GPS. By mid-trip...Jill (American voice) or Emily (British voice) became part of the family.One of the best features was being able to see what the projected time of arrival was...that helped with the age old travel questions..."when are we gonna get there".I bought this GPS for $155 and shipping was free. I also had a $25 gift card. This is the best $130 I have ever spent.
The Acoustic Research PR130 Audio Cable works great for a fraction of the price of the "Boutique" cables out there. If you need a quality cable at an affordable price, I recommend you give Acoustic Research cables a try.
This laptop stand is great. It's high quality, simple, and worth the money. It's a smidge tall IMO, but I like my monitors low. I definitely didn't see anything related that was this nice though (and it matches my MBP). I'm sure this stand will be around longer than me!
I really like this case. It fits the player like a glove. The armbad is comfortable and easy to use.The only thing I didn't like about it was the belt clip. I tried to put it on the case and snapped. No big deal for me, because I didn't buy it for the belt clip.So, if you just want a case and arm band...this will do very nicely.
I use mine to listen to the radio while riding my motorcycle. It's the best thing I've found for that. I've replaced the stock foam earplugs with conventional squeezable foam earplugs. I just cut a hole with a #11 xacto blade and forced the plastic tube through. This seals much better.
I searched far and wide and this is the only product of its kind on the market today! It is great to have the 1 gig memory face unit that plugs right into your computer for adding mp3s. No messy docking stations or extra wire hookups, just a nice clean factory look. It holds hundreds of songs and has a cd player as well. Great sound quality and an excellent price. I recommend this to anyone who loves music and is in the market for a new car radio!!!
I have purchased two of these remotes at different times to use on the Sony tv in my bedroom which I use maybe three hours a night. The first remote kept having to have the code put in every three days or so. I thought it was the batteries so I changed them and reprogrammed the remote. Still, it kept needing reprogamming every few days. I thought that perhaps I had purchased a defective remote so I bought another one. I had the same trouble with it. I will NEVER purchase another RCA remote from anyone.
I, LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE THOUGHT WE WERE GETTING A GREAT DEAL - LG QUALITY AT A LOWER PRICE, HOWEVER WE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER!!!!! LAST NIGHT OUR TV OF 2YRS WENT POP!! OF COURSE THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED - TYPICAL!!! I WISH THAT $2000 WASN'T A BIG DEAL TO US BUT IT IS AND NOW WE'RE LEFT WITH NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT AND WE'RE GONNA HAVE TO BUY A NEW TV!! DO NOT EVEN GO NEAR THIS BRAND - I WON'T EVER AGAIN!!!
have no problem with the MusicMatch Jukebox, or the drag and drop right to the Jukebox. Can't stand the way you navigate on the unit..it's going back tomorrow. Might be some trick to it, but the documentation is non-existent.
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.
Sound quality is clear. Durable. Mic is clear. I think that's all you need to know.Since I have not fulfilled the character minimum for publication, here is an extra sentence.
No bass and very little midrange, specifications are misleading with 20-22,000Hz. If someone just wanted to hear sound these are okay to use but the cord is so thin it will likely break in a month anyway. Better to just spend an extra 10bucks and get a decent pair of headphones.
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!
I Love It! I Can Store Pictures, Movies, Videos I Capture On My Digital Camera,More Movies, Transfer Files From One Computer To Another. But, The Bad Thing About It Is That The Battery Life Isnt That Great. But This Would Be A Good Buy.
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!!!!!!!!
This is an extremely unreliable unit. After spending 400.00 the unit lasted only 4 months. The CD will not eject out of the unit and a message appears stating that there is no signal input. I talk to Audiovox and they stated that the unit has failed because of a Video and or software problem. Even though they acknowledge it is their problem they refuse to take care of it. This is now going to cost me an additional 160.00 to have it fixed. So unless you want an aggravating experience and want to spend a total of 560.00 for an unreliable unit I wouldn't waist your money on this.
It pulls down evenly everytime and fully retracts. We mounted it on the wall and used a 6' level for correct installation. We have improved picture quality with background detail clear compared to the king size sheet we had been using. We recommend this to anyone that wants a large screen without the expense of an automatic screen.
had this all-in-one for a week.easy setup,just take your time it will go smooth as silk mate. no problems with anything.
This is the right angle hanger (not the straight out one shown in the pic) and works great to hang my headphones or cables on. I'm using it on an empty rack screw hole, and I can adjust it (withthe 2 nuts that come with it) so that it hangs at exactly at a right angle. it comes straight out for 1.5 inches, then bends 90 degrees for 4 inches, leaving you about 2.5 inches of usable hanger beyond the edge of the rack... plenty for cables or headphones.It definitely works best if you use an EMPTY rack screw hole, as then you have 2 nuts for tightening and adjustability to get it tight and exactly 90 degrees. If you need; however, to screw this through a rack component then into the rack screw hole (essentially using it as both a screw, and a hanger), then it is do-able but not ideal. There are 2 nuts for the screw part of the hanger which you use both on the front side of the rack. One nut tightens agains the rack, the other nut holds it in place. With a component, you would probably have to remove one of the nuts to have enough screw length to make it through your component and into the rack hole, and thus the remaining screw would be your only way to both tighten and adjust the angle, and the rubbery coating would be what it is tightened against. You can make it work (I just tried with headphones), but it you tug on it it could droop a wee bit.Overall - great product. Keeps my headphones and cables just off the side of my rack so they are not in the way when I open drawers or want to push buttons (as they could be with the straight out version of this hanger).
I have had owned it since August 2006. Now it is November 2009, and it is time to replace the bulb, which is an item that should be considered a consumable product that would need replacing so that is 100% understandable. I would buy again other than the fact that LCD TV are more compact and easier to carry. If you have space, such as a recessed area where you put your TV anyway, DLP is the way to go as insofar as price.
I was looking for a bag that was:1. Firm and could stand by itself2. Business formal3. Fashionable4. Simplistic5. Durable (by this I mean the handles)6. Reasonable priceAnd this bag fits all the criteria wonderfully. I feel so confident holding this bag with my pencil/mini skirt, fashionable blazer and high heels. Its simple design looks modern and has attitude.Best choice I've made so far.The only thing that I don't like about this bag is the name of the brand - Mobile Edge? Sounds like a mobile phone service, which makes my bag sound like a complimentary item. Aside from that, I love this bag.
Easy to install; no hitches. Good quality image. Altogether, no problems at all. Works great!
Had same problem, Not lieing here, Something wrong!had the same problem here trying to use these thing and I'm not trying to smare Sony at all. Have had some grate products from the pass andlook forward to new things from them, But these Sony CD-R are no- good. I slow down the speed when copy on them and still getting errors so I don't know what the problem is with them, I use other brands and have copy just find. These have been my home recordings not copyright music, I thought that maybe something to do with it. Maybe are fake brand, I got at a big retailer store here so i don't think they are, If someone know what I need to do to make them work please feel tale me. I cann,t recommend these at all!thxs,,
I love this headset! It enables me to continue my tasks when I'm speaking on the phone, for a long, long time (usually when I am conversing with far away relatives). The reception is super! Clear as a bell. The persons I have conversed with while using the headset have NEVER had a problem with understanding or hearing me. I find the "head gear" to be comfortable.
oneCall was very courtious, after I received the camera a Onecall rep followed up and called (very polite) to asked was I satisfied with the camera, but I informed them that hadn't tested it yet. when I did test the camera it didn't work, I called Onecall since it was within 30 days I was instructed to return the product for a full refund (minus shipping cost) I prepared the return package, before I placed the camera in the return package, I took the cam to an experienced Nikon user to test and it still didn't work, so immidiately I placed the cam in the return package and sent it back, I forgot to retrieve my 1 gig of secure digital memory from the camera.the reason I"m unsatisfied- when I called OneCall to see if they received the returned cam,1. their test found no defect in the cam, true or untrue.2. shipping cost amounted to $40.00, camera defected.3. OneCall claimed no memory card was locate.three days later I bought the same model elsewhere and it works fine.
After a couple of months of ownership, this item stopped working completely for my generation 5.5 iPod. It's just past the warranty, so I can't return it. Lucky me.
The product came quickly and it was as described. It works just fine. I am a satisfied customer and would do business again.
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 guess we are spoiled in this office with IBM typewriters. Unfortunately, our main one quit working (after about 10 years of use)and needed to be replaced. We did not want anything fancy, just functional. Every person in this office hates this Brother machine. We are returning it and will not purchase another Brother. There are several things about this that make it more of a hassle then its worth.1. Can't see where you are typing. We use this for forms, so it is important to be able to line it up nicely - we waste so much time erasing and trying to line it up in the right place.2. The keys couldn't be any harder to type. It can't keep up with your typing and you need to hit the keys hard. Lame and exhausting!3. Have to reset the tabs, margins and pitch every single time you turn the machine on? No one can find instructions in the manual on how to make these adjustments stay.So once you spend five minutes adjusting your tabs and reseting the pitch, you struggle to line it up, erasing and readjusting a million times. It feels like crap while you do it. And Wha-la, it took you 20 minutes to type a form that took 3 minutes on the old IBM Wheel writer.Spend the extra cash and buy from a company that makes smooth comfortable and efficient machines.
I like this boombox for its versatility, appearance, and ease of use. The sound quality is excellent. The features I use most often are the CD player with the sleep function. I compared other models and prices and am happy with my choice. For the price, I think it packs a lot of features and quality.
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.
Bought this product and haven't looked back. Decided to pay a bit more for the DLO than you would for other similar products and am glad I did. Plugged this in and within seconds was listening to static free audio for over 2500kms down the east coast of Australia. Easy to use, quality construction and sleek design all add to the package. The line in/out jack and included USB cable are also great extras. Highly recommended.
Ask me five minutes ago and I would have given this product 5 stars. I used it for college for a few years with a PC and it was great. Now, I find out that all those recordings that I transferred from PC to Mac, useless. The ones I just recorded the other day (just pulled it from storage) useless. The recorder works fine, and it should, as I paid about $100 for it back in the day. Had I known it had an expiration date, I probably would not have bought it. This was one of my favorite gadgets for a long time, and I was so happy to have all those great lectures... I can probably convert the audio files I already have, but now I have to shop for a new one. Maybe PC users will have more luck. Keep an eye out for a really good deal on an Olympus DS 330!
Not sure the deal... I use it with my iPhone and iPod and it plays but only out of one speaker in my car. My other one works fine with my system.
Traditionally, TFT monitors have looked amazing when doing normal desktop tasks, but really let themselves down when it comes to anything exciting, like DVD playback or fast-paced 3D gaming. The major problem has always been 'ghosting' -- the effect where anything moving leaves a visible trail behind itself. This is due to the slow response time of the LCD pixels; they simply couldn't switch colors fast enough.Hercules claim to have fixed this with their 20ms response TFT screen and proclaim it to be the saviour of gamers and movie-watchers alike. Well, having had this monitor for few days now and really put it through its paces, I can proclaim that all their hype is true!UT2K3 plays awesomely on this screen - every pixel is displayed flawlessly and there isn't a hint of ghosting, even when spinning round to take out someone behind you. Perfect.Need For Speed Underground is a real blast - the roads streak past at the speed of sound, but don't leave any trails. Flawless.DVD playback is equally impressive - rich, lush colors and superb contrast make viewing movies a pleasure, unless the monitor is above your eye level, when the display fades quite drastically.Add to this the fact that it sexes up your desktop like you wouldn't believe and you've got an amazing package. OK - you don't get built-in speakers (who needs them nowadays anyway?) or a USB hub (get one for $20!!), but who expects extras when you're getting such a quality product.Hats off, Hercules - you've done it again!!!
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 was very happy with my first digital SLR. I have been snapping photos every day with my XT. Today, at my daughter's birthday party, no less, the camera died without warning. I took a few shots, turned it off as carefully as ever, and set it on the table. When I tried to turn it back on a few minutes later, it wouldn't work. No LCD, wouldn't turn on. NOTHING! I assumed it was the battery. Took the battery home, charged it, and it still doesn't work. Since the company's policy is 15 days to return an opened item, and I've had the camera for 20 days, I am wating to hear about any exceptions to the returns policy, or whether Amazon will step in somehow and do what is right. I am sick over this. Did I just throw $600 out the window, or will Canon, Vann's (the independent company) and Amazon do what is right.Read other 1 & 2 star reviews. The same thing seems to have happened to others as well. Perhaps these cameras have a fatal flaw. I am discouraged, disappointed and disheartened. Buyer Beware!Will update!UPDATE - 6 months later:With Amazon's help, I was able to get another XT instead. (Why should I have to send a 20-day-old camera for repairs?!?) I've had the 2nd XT for 6 months now, and LOVE IT! It's a great, reliable camera for a first time SLR owner.
I've recently purchased the Logitech Harmony 550 and I am very impressed. It is very sleek and stylish, it fits great in your hand, has some kind of rubber like texture on the back which is good for grip. It was a breeze to setup, it only took like 15 minutes to get it working. Then of course, I went back and customized all my activities and lots of other "geeky" stuff. But it is a great product, it has completely replaced all of my other remotes. I highly recommend it!
Product is as described, and is very affordable. I will recommend this product to others. The red light is VERY bright so i flip it upside down at night.
Excellent case , I chose the orange one which matches the inside of my YAK laptop bag perfectly and it was very easy to snap on and it fits perfectly!
I was very pleasantly surprised with this product. There aren't many rewinders for VHS on the market anymore, and most of what is out there is junk. We purchased 6 different rewinders locally and returned them all as they would only work one or two times then quit. This one cleans the tapes, goes forward, goes backwards and keeps doing it! I would recommend this to anyone wanting a dependable rewinder.KINYO UV-230C 2-Way VHS Cassette Rewinderand Cleaner
This is a must have for every camera bag. Keep a spare in your car. Compact and very effective. Gives my lenses the pampering that they deserve. 5 Stars....
Once a year I need to change the battery in my Phone. I am very happy with the price and now I can talk on my phone for an hour.
Just received today. (again - 2 day free ship Prime rocks - got it in one day!)Hooked it up no problem in about 2 mins.I have my computer outputting s-video to 5 tv's I don't use all at one time so the 4 output wrks fine for me for the time being. I may eventually "daisy chain" another unit but wanted to see how this worked first.So far am very pleased. I had one 19" LCD hooked up to a plitter before and the picture definitely is brighter than before with the output from the CE Labs AV 400SV.Will update later if I learn of any problems..so far so good!
I finally can used my XM radio in my car. This product works great.I just am not happy I have to buy so many accessories for my XM radio.
I rec'd a DIR 655 router yesterday and was unable to connect with my IPOD using a secured network. I called customer service and they eventually told me the IPOD would not work with WEP or WPA security settings. It worked with no security enabled.After some pondering, I changed the security settings to WPA Personal on the dlink router page: [...] and was able to log onto my now secured network with the IPOD without problem. Customer service was wrong and lacked basic information on the appropriate security setting.The claim of 6 times greater range seems specious. I had an old Dlink VPN router which did not reach my basement or the other side of my house (1st floor) from the 2nd floor. This one seems to have about the same range (and bars) notwithstanding boasts to the contrary. It is faster, particularly with a direct plug-in connection. I will still need an extender which I hoped to do without.
Hi, I dont know what happen with the ipod nano, never can use it. I try reading slowly the owners manual and not foud solution. First appear an exclamation, after dont turn on.
Like I said, I have never had a problem with this cable. Very happy I bought it.
The Helix has surprised me. The home kit fits perfect in my car and uses the same power adapter and antennae as my XM sportscaster. The radio works fine outside as long as you hold it. In the carry case it will lose signal if you turn away from the south. The XM antennae head phones will probably solve that problem.The memory has only two settings. 100% XM or 50/50. You can not partition for 100% MP3.The radio actually picks up a strong signal in my living room with no external antennae attached.So the cradle stays in the auto connected up. Nice:) When I'm out of the car I just bring it in, connect it to the AC power supply it comes with and connect it to my amp using the headphone jack. Works great. The record feature is very slick.It appears to be very well made. Nice fit and finish. Screen is big and clear. It rotates if it's in the cradle. Nice feature.
I bought this little item just for extension more power connectors to my sata parts. I can't understand why the power supply factory cannot make more connectors. This splitter works and cheap. Thanks to it, my additional SSD can work very well.
These headphones are probably the best portable headphones on the market. They deliver an excelent sound quality.I wanted to use my Pocket PC as MP3 player, so I started shopping for portable headphones. I tried various brands and found that some of them were not durable, some were not comfortable, and some had terrible sound. Everything changed when I found these headphones. Koss portable headphones deliver excellent sound quality, they look nice and they don't give me headaches. The volume control on the cord is very convinient. Furthermore, they are quite durable. I've had them for months. I use the headphones every day in any weather. No noises, excellent sound.
whats not to love? it has a bigger screen, you can set your pics as a background, its an f.m./a.m. radio, you can wirelessly tranfer music to other zunes, it automatically finds album art for you and the graphics are way cooler. i love it and i am so glad i got it.
Works great. Includes an adhesive backed template to make a cut-out; really helped with a neat install. Also, there's a flexible rubber gasket that helps seal the cut-out. My only gripe is the fastening method uses screws that protrude into the cabin and will cause hang-ups and scratches.
Surprise surprise, microsoft makes another problem, i mean- product and whats wrong with it...the software. The zune software is HORRIBLE. It took everything from my hard drive, i have like 30 instructional videos that i dont need in my pocket and it synced ALL of them. What's worse, I deleted them from the library, and the next time i started up the program, its synced them AGAIN! It takes the Zune about 20 min each time I attached it to sync to my computer. I have been an ipod owner for the last 4 years and I LOVE them as much as I love itunes. The zunes menu system is unintuitive and options are difficult to adjust. I hope this so called godsend of an update that Microsoft is releasing will improve the functionality of their half-wit product.
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.
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 bought this for my husband, and it is working great.
I received the white 30G video iPod for Christmas and I absolutely love it! I can download movies off of iTunes and sync them to my iPod pretty quickly. The picture on the iPod is fabulous. The screen is pretty big and I have no problem seeing the picture. I can lay my iPod on my desk or stand it up in the doc on my desk and sit back and watch and the picture is still perfect. My friends could not believe the resolution- the colors are so clear and bright. It looks just as if you are watching a show on your TV. The audio is impeccable (like the other generations) and it holds so much music. It is also really thin. It's much thinner than any of the other iPods and is very, very light- fits right in your pocket. I love using it and it is very easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone looking to purchase an iPod.
Bought this for my D90, Recently bought a backpack instead. This bag fit my d90 with 18-105mm and sb-600 no problem. Plus other accessories in the other compartments. This bag will not fit a gripped camera.. I bought a grip so I had to upgrade. Great little bag for carrying around when you dont want something bulky though.
I have been with this beauties for about 2 years, i bought them Refurbished certified for $189 till last month bought then here on Amazon i decide then to sell them it was time too retire thoseamazing speakers and used the ones i as on backup that i bought the past black friday for $199 NEW on tigerdirect.I still have more than one year left of warranty if anything goes wrong with them.sound is so clear and sharp no complain at all.Movies sound perfect on DTSMusic is great for the sound.Especially at night since i use this speaker to watch tv from my PC i can lower the base so i wont wake the neighbors up.
Amazon is not authorized dealer - Customer service said they want you to buy direct off their site for warranty. With the loss I contactedWhistler XTR-695 Laser/Radar Detector with Radar Signature ID, Laser Signature ID, 7-Color Display, Real Voice Alerts and External Audio Jackbetter features and covered under warranty no matter who you purchase thru.
This is not a bad theater system if space is limited but why did Panasonic leave out seperate bass and treble controls (via remote or on unit)? The only settings I can find are pre-sets for movie, music or flat. The sound is terrible when watching local HD channels or FM. DVD's and cd's are better (yes better source) but was unhappy once I discovered the lack of features. The wireless rear speakers are nice but you still end up running the wiring from the rear speakers to the wireless module. Make the rear speakers larger and put a module in each one!
I do not know what year they first produced this bag, but I have had mine for as long as I can remember. It has carried, books and tools and spare motorcycle parts and, of curse,it has safely transported laptop after laptop after laptop. Even as the computers became obsolete, one after the other, the Kensington Saddlebag just kept on going. I have used this bag almost daily for well over ten years now. It has carried as much or as little as I wanted to cram in there and never had any malfunction of any kind ever. I have brought this to work, school, vacation, trips and places it never should have been. While I was never abusive to it, I have not exactly been gentile with it either. It has withstood it all. I have the older, tan-suede one. There is not a single broken zipper, ripped seam, frayed stitch or broken buckle on this thing. The ONE caveat to all this is that I have NEVER, not once, used it in the "back-pack" mode. At the time I bought it I paid seventy five bucks for it. That's like two hundred of today's dollars! If this bag, at this price, is constructed, no, CRAFTED with the same materials at the same factory it is the best buy in the universe at this price!
Great item for the price, very durable and simple. I have never used the belt clip, in general I don't think they're secure enough.
I have had this printer 14 months when it just stopped working. When I turn the machine on, all it does is blink lights. When I called HP support they said it would cost $55 to talk to a technician. They would do nothing at all to help unless I paid more money because the warranty was up (12 months). They did not tell me if the machine was fixable or not. I already paid $300 and do not want to pay any more for this hunk of junk. I will never buy another HP product. HP does not support their products.
I bought 6 pairs of these headphones, because I am constantly wearing out the headphones I use for my computer. I have ended up giving all but two of the pairs away to family members, and Have used the same headset for 9 months now. That is unheard for me, I usually pull at the cords too much and break wires, lose the stereo sound, etc... I would reccomend these to everyone. The sound is fantastic, I watch alot of TV and Movies on my computer and the quality is terrific. I barely hear any background noise. My only complaint is that I wish the cord was about 1 foot longer.
A cheap priced battery that is working fine in a cordless phone. Can't give it five stars with out knowing how many years it will last.
This is a great little camera! Fits easily into a pocket or purse - I've carried it from desert to glacier and it has performed wonderfully. Terrific quality shots - just enough zoom - and very hard to damage when it is closed up. I'm buying a second one because my wife and I are always both trying to grab for the one we have. (Over a bigger, fancier, digital Nikon no less.) If you can get a good deal on one - buy it quick while they are still available!
This thing rocks! I searched around and re-looked at so many different mp3 players before finally settling on this one. First of all, this one had the best reviews and also had all the features I wanted. Here are some highlights of it:1) Good battery life. I get at least 8 hours out of it and I still have battery left. I haven't had to use it longer than 8h ours so I don't know how much longer it lasts. I'm sure if you do a lot of recording it'll drain quicker. I think most of the people that complain about battery life are heavily using it for recording. Also, I think if you keep the backlight on a lot or you use shuffle a lot that can also decrease the battery life faster. I keep my backlight on the lowest setting and I only use shuffle occasionally.2) Lots of space and FAST! We're talking 20GB here! I fit my entire mp3 library of 15GB on this thing so I can listen to all of my music at work or in the car. It's awesome! Also, the USB2.0 is so fast. I transferred my entire 15GB library in only 30 minutes! This thing can also be used as a normal hard drive. So I have another 5GB I can use to transfer stuff around.3) No special software. You don't have to install the MusicMatch software that comes with this thing. It's a piece of junk anyway, and that's MusicMatch's fault, not Archos. The iPod also uses MusicMatch and it has the same complaint, except you're REQUIRED to use their special software! The Archos just hooks up, appears as a drive called JUKEBOX in your explorer, and you just drag-and-drop. I didn't install anything when I got mine; I just plugged it in.4) Sounds great. This thing sounds just as good as my portable CD player. I haven't used the headphones that come with it because I never use bundled headphones, but if you have a favorite pair of headphones, I think you'll be pleased with the sound. Plus, the sound is very configurable to your tastes.5) Firmware is EASY. The people that complain about the software and manual must be morons. I haven't picked up the manual once and I know how all the features work. It's just so intuitive. A couple tips:o) Hold down the 'play' button for a couple seconds on a directory or on a song to add it to the playlist.o) Yes, you CAN edit playlists from within the archos. There's a menu for it right in the main menu.o) Use the up/down keys to increase/decrease the volume during playback.o) Charge the Archos for a few hours before transferring files over. Otherwise, it won't go as fast and your connection might be terminated because there's not enough power. When I first got this thing, I made the mistake and I almost thought this thing was flaky. I left for a couple hours, came back, and it's worked flawlessly ever since.There's another firmware called Rockbox (you can search for it on Google) that's supposedly better. I used it for a bit, but I actually found the Archos firmware to be more intuitive so I haven't messed around with Rockbox much. I'll prolly get around to it. Upgrading the firmware is really easy too. You just drag a file onto the hard-drive. If you accidently delete the archos firmware, you can just download it from their website.Don't listen to others about their Tech Support reviews. Sure, I wish it were an 800 number, but I've talked to them and they were fine. I had to RMA my very first one due to a malfunctional touch pad, but I got my new one right away and I've been so happy ever since. Someone likes to use these shady statistics of &quot;Oh, well 11 of 84 had problems so that must mean 130,000 out of 1,000,000 units fail!&quot; You just can't compare things in that way. It doesn't take into consideration people that never reviewed, bought ones from other sites, complained but then had their units replaced and are happy, etc.Save yourself hassle and money. The iPod is way overpriced and delicate. This thing is not bulky (even though some people say it's heavy), and it's not going to scratch from you breathing on it. People that say this obviously haven't used an iPod. iPods are fragile and once you scratch it the first time, you'll start crying because you spent A LOT of money on it.Overall, this is the right unit for the right price. And, if you don't like some features, there's an active project to make new and enhanced features. Lots of people use this thing and are happy. I'm one of them.
Easy to set up. Rarely use fax now but have occasional need to send faxes and this works as it should. No problems and meets my needs.
I was excited to receive my camera so soon. I ordered it on September 9th and received it on the 13th. Excellent company to order camera's from.
I'd been wanting a way to get music from my office computer (downstairs in a lower-level room) to the living room stereo upstairs. This system sounded like just the thing. The box came with all the hardware, but there were no detailed instructions. However, I found them online and following them was simple. In pretty short order I had music broadcasting from my PC to the living room, which I could control from the LR with a remote. I haven't had many occasions to use it yet, so can't address the subject of reliability, or life of service. I also haven't accessed all the functions of which the system is capable, but so far it's great and I can recommend it heartily.
This is the second time I have purchased this hair dryer. I have a small bathroom and the fact that folds and has a retractable cord makes it easy to store in a small space. The hair dryer itself is lightweight yet delivers a powerful performance. Well worth purchasing!
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.
This Tom Tom was a higher-end model, and does perform well. However, it does have some quirks. We have had to reset it a couple times, which is a nuisance when it turns off and won't come back on until you get a paperclip and push the reset button. Also, this device gets confused in certain locations, like military installations. Even with the downloaded updates, it shows roads that don't exist and tells us to take turns to drive through parking lots! Also, there are plenty of destination cities missing from its menu, which hurts trying to get to smaller-town destinations. Another plus is the list of restaurants and sightseeing locations in your route that you can access at any time.
Recording feature is disabled after 30 days.Which means they let you record for 30 daysso that you wont be returnig it to the store for a refund.after 30 days the recording feature is goneand they want you to subscribe to a $12.95/month tivo serviceif you want to be able to record again.Its a huge scam, dont waste your money on this product.
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 connected this to my cable modem and it immediately increased my upload speed from 25Kb/s to 44Kb/s. As soon as I remove the amplifier the upload speed drops back to 25Kb/s.As for HDTV signal reception through the air, the amplifier doesn't seem to improve the quality of the signal (maybe because I already have a good signal).I recommend this product.
From May to June I went to the Peruvian Amazon for a course. I decided to buy the Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 camera, because it was for all weather and I heard that the zoom was good. The Amazon is a very hot and humid place, so be prepared! The interesting part of this is that the camera actually fell in the Amazon river, and it dived in it's case. The boat turned back to rescue it, and it was recovered working as new. Since that my camera has been working perfectly. That camera is really weather resistant and it is an Amazon survivor!! The only thing I don't like about it is that some objects are hard to focus when you get too close, but I am still very hapy with it.
All is great with this iPod. It came quickly and in great condition as stated.
Unbelievable how Brother is able to pack so many features into a machine this small and for so little money. It was very easy to set up and works perfectly. I am much impressed with the ECM feature which shows, on a printout sheet, that all parts of a fax were received completely and in good condition.
Damn, this book was great! It was the first non-Miles book I've read of Bujold's, and it was wonderful! I don't know how she is so amazingly able to keep you hanging on every word she writes. I loved the cosmology she has created in the book, as well: The Mother, The Father, The Son, The Daughter, etc. Despite the large number of books she has already written, every page of this one is fresh.
Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorI have not operated the unit enough to become totally proficent in its program, but my initial response is that I am satisfied and will continue to be satisfied. That being said,I would probably have been happier with the Nuvi line because of the thin profile as opposed to the bulkiness of the Street Pilot.
The drive seems to work perfectly fine. But the software that comes with it is awful, and won't seem to run properly on either XP machine I've tried to install it on. The software is the type that puts a gratuitous, useless skin on top of what ought to be dead simple functionality. Half of the buttons are missing or unclickable, the backup function doesn't seem to run, etc. To make things worse, the server also has a web interface, which has some of the same functions as the desktop software, but not all of them - and changing a setting in one place seems to have no effect on the other, leaving me totally in the dark as to what the actual settings now are. I'm now looking for an alternate backup solution - all I wanted was a simple drive that would do its simple job of backing up my files without fuss or complaint, and while the hardware seems to fit the bill, it's a shame they package it with a more or less worthless software interface.
I got this for use in either my desktop via the USB or for my laptop because I was tired of hitting the touchpad on the laptop's keyboard area.So rather than fight my laptop, I just use this. It's slightly more cumbersome, but I mostly just make use of it at home. If I'm out and about I don't take it with me.The keys feel good. It seems well built. I've had it for a year and a half now, and no complaints.
I installed mine on a PC where the monitor is approximately 10 feet away, and while using a plain adapter to join two six foot Double Link cables I did not get a stable signal, when I inserted this so-called extender, I could get no picture at all. The PC runs two EVGA 280 GTX cards in SLI and no matter which port I used it just did not work. The monitor is an HP 30" running full resolution. What a let down...I ended up finding the longest Monster Cable available that has Dual Link DVI capabilities and while it is not ten feet long, the signal is great. Don't bother wasting your money. What is worse, is that it is not worth my time or money to try and send it back. I guess you get what you pay for.
I found this item affordable and easy to use. Works great with my Etrex and plan on using it in the near future when I purchase another GPS unit.
Simple, beautiful, functional, and as others have said, it performs flawlessly! The weight is a big advantage and the small size is perfect. Needless to say, the old hubs are history.
I was persuaded to try this product after reading a couple of reviews here at Amazon from people who were using it with a Linksys BEFW11S4 DSL router. However, it just didn't work for me at all. Everything was connected properly, the print server's LAN light was on solid green (meaning that it could talk to router) and it could print its "test page" with all its configuration details (meaning that it could talk to the printer). However, no matter what I tried, I could never get the computer (running WinXP) to recognize that the print server even existed. I called Netgear support and after a very long wait I spent approximately an hour on the phone...until we were both equally clueless about what was wrong....Well, it's been 10 hours and I'm still waiting. I tried calling back to see if I could get more help, but their expected wait time was almost 30 minutes.Also, Netgear's online customer support and documentation is atrocious. I tried to download this server's documentation from the website before ordering the product, just to make sure that it could do all I wanted. Well, the materials were just awful. In fact, the document was really a draft, which even included "comments" from one Netgear employee to the others. Even the "cleaned up" version of these documents that came with the installation CD was so "terse" that it wasn't much help at all. Nothing like the screen-by-screen shots that I'm used to getting from Linksys.I've already repackaged this product and printed the UPS label off this site. It's going back to Amazon tomorrow.
I've had this stereo long enough to find out the performance is top notch. I don't believe in buying this component and that component and another component and hoping for powerful system. That's nuts and too expensive. Stereo systems can be good in one area and then stink in another. The ease of performing all the functions has caught my attention first. This has "friendly" buttons on the component and the remote may look intimading but it's not. The next is the provided 3 speakers. There is absolutely no reason to get replacements. I love deep base and this has satisfied that..and some. I've checkout out the other modes and noone should complain over the quality. I couldn't figure out the middle speaker but now I know why it says not to put it on a shelf. I see it "dancing" to the music when I turn on high base and increase the volume. How neat! I live in quiet housing (mostly seniors) and have to be careful in the volume...it really kicks out the sounds! The only problem I've had is where to put it so my visitors go "Oh cool!". (I've heard that already) No doubt that I recommend this to anyone. An awesome deal!!
I live in a remote, rural area (private dirt road) which doesn't show up on TomTom maps, but as soon as I get to the gravel road, TomTom kicks in and gets me to my destination accurately, depending on my choice of type of routing. The original maps that came with the unit insisted on taking me down an unmaintained section of the gravel road, but the newest maps get it right. I had trouble activating the new maps, but TomTom customer service was excellent, and spent 45 minutes with me. BTW, I got a live person in less than a minute! POI's are a bit sparse, but lots are available on the Internet. I punch in an address, and it guides me there. I am "directionally impaired", getting worse with age, and this unit gets me there every time. I love it.
The Garmin C340 was extremely easy to use and set-up. No thick instruction books - everything is on the touch screen. My wife loves it as she is not into all the gadgets, but can use the Garmin for her work without a hassle.
Ths is exactly what I needed. I have so many 12volt DC products I need connected at the same time and this definetly helps. I like thatI can mount it where I need to, and there is a good sized cord that comes with it. The built in LED "Power usage" indicator lights are nice, especially if you have your engine off and your woried about your batter. If it goes from green to orange, start your vehicle and you won't have to worry if your battery is going to die.
This printer works great! I have it networked through a LAN connected hard drive so I can print from multiple computers. No complaints!
This is definitely one of the most cheaply priced 15' USB cables on the market. Now that I've opened the plastic wrap, I now know that this is also the thinnest USB cable that I've ever seen. This makes me wonder about the quality and whether it's actually going to support reliable USB 2.0 speeds, especially in an environment with interference.I'm only giving this two stars because I think that the product page should have been honest and explicitly said something about the thinness of the cable. I certainly didn't lose much money, but I wouldn't buy this again, and I'll probably replace it with a thicker cable from a better known company. You get what you pay for.
These are well made cables as you would expect from Belkin, and the price is just right. They are perfect for the places where I need a nice short cable on my home network. It saved me coiling long cables up and binding them with tie straps.
This is a great router for a couple reasons. I am using it on a network with 15 computers and a couple different switches, and it can stream HD anywhere no problem. The gigabit switch is a big added bonus, and it routes really fast; definitely a 'prosumer' product. The settings page is really extensive and has a lot of options that I've longed for on other router's I've had, there's an emulator at [...]. The wireless on this is pretty good; it sometimes has trouble reaching to the basement, but the laptop down there sucks. The lights might be annoying to others, but I have it in a server closet, and if it really bothers you, stick some electrical tape on it. I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat, and would buy it again no question.
Photography afficionados have long had two choices when it comes to buying a digital camera: a tiny everything-automatic portable camera that takes decent pictures or a brick-sized everything-manual professional camera that takes fantastic pictures. Almost a decade after the introduction of the consumer digital camera, Sony has finally taken a swing at combining the best qualities of both worlds into one package, and the DSC-W100 is a solid first effort.Sony has had the tiny part down for some time - dimensionally, the W100 is on par with other recent Cybershot models and competitor brands' offerings, and features the now-common 2.5" bright LCD display with a minimum of buttons on the back. Aside from the attractive mini-diamondplate face and chrome trim, visually there's little to set this camera apart among the others at your local electronics counter.Initial toying with the camera doesn't dispel any first impressions. All the prerequisite automatic features are there, the buttons are smartly arranged so all the most common functions are right at hand, it's obviously a point-and-shoot camera. But it's when you begin to delve into the features that you realize that the W100 is something entirely different.The usual mode knob is there on the back with the Auto mode and Scenes modes, but now there's Program and Manual modes - something standard issue on professional cameras but radically new for a point-and-shoot. This means you can use any combination of auto or manual settings on all functions to get a shot. For example, shooting in a dimly lit room, you can use a slow shutter flash to even out lightning, or turn off the flash with a slower shutter for richer colors, or raise the ISO so you can get a steady shot with a higher shutter speed, or just put it in auto and shoot, etc. All the different possibilities previously reserved just for professional cameras are now at your disposal. The camera is as simple or as involved as you want, and it still fits in your pocket.I've owned several other digital cameras, both portable and pro, and they've all had somewhat manual features, but the W100 takes it to a new level. Mounting the W100 on a tripod, I attempted to get a long exposure shot of the night sky, something all the other digital cameras have done adequately. Manually setting the shutter speed, the camera displayed the overall exposure value as I adjusted - the camera was telling me before even touching the shutter button if the resulting picture would be dark, bright, or even. I set the shutter as slow as it could go and using the two-second timer, fired away. The picture was amazing; though only a few stars were visible to the eye, the W100 caught the light of well over a hundred. I noticed a bit of radial blur on the stars around the border of the image, only to realize later that the camera was pointed North - the shutter speed was so slow that I was actually *capturing the rotation of the Earth*. Now THAT'S manual.Also of special note is the W100's digital "Smart Zoom". As a general rule with digital cameras, you should disable the digital zoom feature, as zooming in beyond the optical range produces a cropped and therefore lower-quality image. But here again Sony has a trick up it's sleeve, by cropping from an 8.1 megapixel capture regardless of where you have the image size set. If you shoot a 5 megapixel-size picture that utilizes the digital zoom, the image is actually captured at a full 8.1 Mps and then your 5Mp picture is cropped from that. The result is an optically-zoomed clear picture. This also means that at the lowest image size, you can get a full 15x zoom (the equivalent of a 500+ mm telephoto - in a pocket camera!). It's an absolutely brilliant technique that you'll probably see on all future digital cameras.Sony still has a bit more work to do on the pocket SLR idea. Included with your purchase is an accessories catalog featuring an array of lenses and filters, none of which are compatible with the W100. It's typical of Sony to have a bizarre distribution of features in any given product lineup, but it would seem obvious that the most SLR-like camera should have SLR-like accessories. And W100 owners should disable the Auto Focus Illumination light when shooting people; the blazing red light is great for focusing on inanimate subjects, but could probably be used as a tactical light to blind assailants in a pinch.Overall, the W100 is a remarkable newcomer that truly raises the bar for what you can expect from a point and shoot pocket camera. Novices are accommodated with full automation, and can learn gradually by trying out individual manual functions while other settings remain automatic. And experienced photogs will be right at home with the Manual mode and wide range of settings. Five stars for what is hopefully Sony's work in progress.
Dlink Xtreme N+ Gigabit Router DIR655 is the best router I've ever owned... It was a breeze setting up this bad boy, just ran the wizard and it all did the setup.Pros: Easy Installation, Very Fast, Secure Wireless Encryption using WPA2, Very Strong Signal, I love the looks of it plus the LED lights are cool!Cons: None at allConclusion: best bang for buck router!!!
Haven't had a lot of time to use this salad shooter, but the one day we did use it, we loved it.
I found that the Ziotek Cs-11 under desk CPU mounting kit is very easy to assemble and use. The quality of the product is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone looking to free space on their desk.
This camera has everthing! It comes with everything for family needs. It has 6 camera modes including movie mode. This mode can make a movie as big as the memory card can hold. It is very popular, and is very effecient. I had an old sony maciva, and the quality was terrible, but this camera will take cyrstal clear photos. You can use a rechargable battery or simple AA's. The zoom is 3x optical and 10x digital. This is a awesome camera at an awesome price! And it comes with great software. Easyshare is so simple and fast. 5 Stars! (I would rate it 10 stars though.)
I've owned 35mm SLR and point-and-shoot cameras for almost 30 years and have to say I'm very pleased with this camera. The high points:-- 30 flash pictures so far and no red eye-- Size. The DSC-P51 slips easily into a jacket pocket but feels substantial in your hand.-- Image quality. I've used online photo services to have my images printed professionally with excellent results for 4"x6" prints. The pictures are acceptably sharp and the color is very good.-- Flexibility. I can easily set-up the camera so my wife and son (who don't like messing with the control menus) can simply grab it, turn it on, and shoot. On the other hand, I appreciate the simplicity of the controls and the range of available features (including the ability to raise or lower the intensity of the flash)-- LCD viewfinder. Clear and sharp--even outdoors.-- Extras. A charger, 2 rechargeable AA batteries, a carrying strap, a 16 mb memory stick (enough to get you started) and a USB cable come with the camera.Things I'm less crazy about:-- Lag time. Call me old-fashioned, but when I click the shutter button I want the camera to take a picture immediately. Like most digital cameras, this one has to think it over for a second or so before it actually takes a picture--an eternity if you're shooting candids. While this is annoying and it's easy to blame the camera, the fact is that only 1 in 4 of the candid shots that most people (including me)take on film cameras pan out anyway. In practice I find that I can still get good shots if I just stick with the shot and don't freak out when the camera goes through its gyrations. If I don't get a good shot, I delete it and snap another.-- Recharging the supplied AA rechargeables. How does 13 hours sound?-- Using regular alkaline batteries. While having the ability to use off-the-shelf alkaline batteries sounds great and can work in a pinch, I've found that the camera draws a lot of juice quickly--especially when taking flash photos. Sometimes this can cause the camera to shut down after I take a shot--a problem I've never had with the supplied rechargeables.Re. accessories, consider buying a Lexar memory stick reader. I have Windows XP on my PC and no additional software was required to use it. Also consider a 128mb memory stick and the optional Sony accessories kit (with fast charger, 2 extra batteries, and case).
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.
This works really well, keeping the TV noise from bothering other people, but it needs to get a little bit louder to be able to use it under the pillow. Right now if I put it right under or next to my ear I can hear it just fine. Nice long cord also.
This is not to be your main speaker. It is small and the sound is a bit screechy. But for small tasks -- like background music for falling asleep or having a cozy dinner -- it will do well. Main problem is the bass. Cannot possibly deliver good bass. But it is a very good system if your expectation matches its size.
We bought the Ion Ipod system for our destination wedding. We made our own, well timed, Ipod playlist and then used this system in place of a DJ. The microphone was perfect for our speeches and for making announcements at the reception. We set it up on a table and it was perfect. It was very loud, and did not distort. It was the best investment we made for our wedding since we also used it for our beach ceremony. Our guitarist plugged directly into it for our ceremony music, which was even loud enough to be heard over the waves. We loved it so much we even bought one as a gift. It is worth the money!!!
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 have been using the standard Digital Cameras that offer 7.2MP image quality. Since the Time I purchased a Nikon D80 SLR Camera it has made a huge difference for me. Ease of use, the design of Camera body and general functionality is fantastic. I wish Amazon had a better offer that included standard 50mm to 200mm lens and a handy user guide.Thanks to Amazon for a quick delivery and quality product offering.Strongly recommended to new users.
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.
Well worth the price. Fine working machine. I wouldn't use it for a copier except under most dire of circumstances because of cost of replacement cartridge. It does make a good copy however.For fax you really can't beat the price for fuctionally.
I bought this mouse because I was tired of the regular mice that you have to move all over the desk, you pick it up and position it, then you have to deal with the cord, you have to have a mouse pad to make the optics work, even the laser mice need a good place to be usable. So I found the Logitech Wireless Trackball. This was fantastic. I had it for a year, then I started having problems with it. The trackball was not working properly, even after cleaning, reinstalling the drivers and resetting it. I contacted Logitech Support, they trouble shot the issue, then told me they were sending me a new mouse. I asked how much it was going to cost, they said nothing, we are replacing it free of charge. What a company. There is only one other company that has done the free of charge for repair or replacement and that is Fuji but that was for my S3Pro camera. So, in closing, you cannot go wrong with Logitech. Great customer service, great products, and a great company!
UNIT WORKED PERFECTLY FOR 1 YEAR PLUS 15 DAYS. UNIT WAS WARRANTEED FOR 1 YEAR. COMPUTER WOULD NO LONGER RECOGNIZE THAT THE DRIVE WAS CONNECTED. REINSTALL SOFTWARE, NO LUCK. CONNECTED IT MY NOTEBOOK COMPUTER AND INSTALLED THE SW. AGAIN, THE COMPUTER WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE DRIVE. THE ONLY THING I LOST WAS SOME PICTURES AS I DIDN'T NEED TO RESTORE ANY ONY OF THE BACKUPS.HOWARD D
Needed this for voice chat and was very happy when I bought it. It fits very comfortable and sounded great. Then...just about 3 months later I noticed that the sound started fading out of the right side. I moved the cord around and managed to get the sound to come back but had to be extremely still. The next day it was dead. There was no sound whatsoever, altough the mic worked. So under warranty I requested a new one. Basically from here on out the SAME FRICKIN THING HAPPENED for a total of 6 times! I finally decided to just forget about replacing it since shipping it back to Plantronics cost me little over $5 each time. So after paying for it twice,(actual and through shipping charges) and going through some very frustrating times; I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE! Unless you only plan on using it for about 2-3 months (in 1 case less than a month!) No abnormal abuse or usage caused these problems. SAVE YOUR MONEY!
I recently bought this product and I had a hard time installing the software. I could open the webcam center once and then after that it wouldn't open anymore. However, the picture quality is pretty good and only minor delay.
I love my Dymo LabelWriter 400 Turbo ! It is fast, quiet, and extremely useful. It prints very high quality, crisp text. I print address labels and postage stamps. It is easy to reload labels and a pleasure to use on my Apple Mac Mini.
This 'scanner' is a joke. I returned it the same day.It was very poor in reading text. Total waste of money.
Beware! This is a controllerless modem that only works for Win 95orWin 98!! If you have any other operating system, you cannot use it at all no matter what you try!
This was the perfect thing for viewing slides rather than spending a lot of money. It wasn't perfect but it did the job well. I was able to weed out many old slides and only needed a chair by the window to do it. I was glad that I bought this and not the more expensive ones as it got the job done.
I reviewed the z545, but the z540 is basically the same, just with a little less storage and only one built-in tuner instead of two.I'm extremely impressed with what HP came up with here. I'd been searching for something to centralize all my media (music, video, photos, etc) and for a PC that would be at home in my living room. This is both!It complements my Onkyo components just fine and doesn't look at all out of place. Now I can keep everything in one unit, time shift my favorite shows, and even surf the web or play games on the big screen. Once I get a couple extenders I'll be able to access all the content from my other two TVs, and additional removable drives should allow for unlimited storage. The z545 is almost perfect. I say almost because it has nearly everything I could ask for. No-subscription PVR functions, integrated wireless, lots of storage, good integration, and full PC functionality to boot. One shortcoming: The PVR functionality does _not_ yet support HDTV. I've heard that won't be available until next year's models. Also it controls cable/satellite boxes via infrared so be careful if you have a satellite box with an RF remote instead of IR. Even so, I'd highly recommend it.
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.
I bought this product because of the rebates. It is a good product. The case is rather rigig and is difficult to zip open and close, but it is sturdy. I would never pay the full price for it, but then again I rarely pay full price for anything!
I actually stayed away from the Belkin KVM switches at first due to the terrible reviews I read for them, so I tried Iogear first. It turns out Iogear KVMs are not compatible with my NVIDIA motherboard, so it would not work on one of my computers. So, due to lack of other choices for USB only KVM switches, I tried this one with little hope that it will work. Surprisingly, it works almost perfectly for me. I have a new Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 and a Logitech MX310 mouse, and both computers (one with XP and one with 2000) detect them without any problems. Most of the extra media keys work on both devices as well. The video is still sharp on my LCD monitor. Switching is quick, maybe 3 seconds. The only glitch I have had is that sometimes I get to typing a little too fast and the switch starts beeping and my keyboard will not respond for a moment. But, once I stop typing for a second, it catches up and is fine. But, that only happens once a day or so, and you have to be typing pretty fast! Anyway, a very minor problem in any case. The only down side is that it was quite expensive to buy all the extra cords, but it is worth it if it works. I find it strange that the one switch that has the worst reviews online seems to be the only one that works for me, and works well at that!!
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.
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.
This replaces a similar Phillips headphone that was broken by a flight attendant. The improvement over the older model is that the battery goes into the headphone housing, rather that a separate compartment. The sound is good for phones at this price. Bass is emphasized, while high frequencies could be stronger. Comfort is fairly good because the phones go around the ears rather than on them, although the fit is a bit tight and not adjustable. Noise reduction is quite effective and does the job intended. Well packaged and comes with all necessary accessories, even a battery. A great buy at Amazon's price.
I originally bought two SC101's and they were slow, hot and awful.I took a chance and then bought the SC101T unit and could not behappier. We upgraded our network to gigabit and were surprised athow fast the unit is. It runs cool and quiet and so far, after6 months use, has been entirely dependable. It is great having it on thenetwork to be easily accessed by all our computers. I do keep externalfirewire and esata drives also for extra backup. I never trust a singlesource of backup. I highly recommend this unit!
The biggest problem with this unit is sorting through 300 artists to get to the one you are looking for. It will take 5 minutes if not longer. This is true in all cases except the Nano which the unit works well with because there is less memory (and it is flashed-based). The interface is horrible even with the Nano though as none of the functions (play,pause,forward,backward,shuffle) are mapped the the buttons on the unit. I implore you to try this out before you buy it. It does sound really nice but it is SUCH a pain. Try the Dension ICElink for the same sound quality and just control the iPod manually.
easy to use, easy to set up, can control everything i need it to control. highly recommended
Very easy to use without any tools. A very convenient method for quickly modifying a hookup. No loss in picture quality. The piece itself is well manufactured, solid and durable.
a very good camera at a very good price can't find one like this at this price and got here quickly like it a lot
Great little digital camera. I haven't tried all of the features of the camera yet but the pictures I have taken were very good. The camera is easy to use and the battery life seems to be okay so far. I like it better than the Kodak camera that it replaces. The Kodak was a 3.1MP and the pictures were okay not great. The Kodak also ate batteries like they were candy. The cat knocked my Cannon off of the cabinet onto the kitchen floor but it did not seem to hurt it at all. It still works as before. I was afraid the lens might have been damaged but it wasn't.
I've had my little kodak camera in my classroom for years, but finding a replacement battery is not easy...received my batteries quickly and I am back in the classroom taking pictures of my students!
Please don't buy this battery. Price is so good but I did not have a chance to use it. I can't even take on picture by using this battery. Battery has no power and can not be recharged.
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 .
This mouse is the perfect size for a small net book and for traveling. Easy, comfortable and affordable..... highly recommended!
I have not a chance to test this router with 802.11n devices, but I've had no problem setting it up with wired devices (at Gigabit speeds), and G and B devices, including older desktops, laptops and PDAs. User interface was straightforward, and the range and reliability is significantly better than my older 802.11g (Wireless-G) router. So far, a very satisfactory experience.
I bought this battery because my old one wasn't holding a charge anymore. Granted, my laptop is an energy whore. Still, after only 3 months, this replacement batter wasn't doing any better than my first one. Tips to prolong the life of your battery: when you first buy it, charge it up all the way then let it drain to 0% and then do this a couple more times. Don't leave your laptop plugged in for extended periods when it could be running on battery.
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.
I used to have a CF card reader that slid into a PCMCIA slot on a Powerbook but I had to look for a new solution after i bought my MacBook Pro which has a smaller express slot instead. This is exactly what i was looking for. it doesn't support ALL types of memory cards know to mankind and i really don't need it to. for that reason, it comes in a small package that is easy to pack away in my bag. When importing RAW images, it performs much better than connecting directly to the camera (not to mention saving battery life of the camera). It also accommodates SD cards for my smaller p&s camera. simple, fast, and reliable. I haven't had any trouble with it. i recommend it.
I got the product in short time and it was exactly as the one in the photo. Very happy with purchse. Using it for ipod, iphone and camera.
For one, my order came about a week or more late, and they offered to give me 3 dollars in return. big whoop. But these things came and only 1 fit right, the other didnt even fit in the controller and latch. I charged it before playing with them installed and they might last for about 2 hrs then you need to recharge again. Save your money and buy an authentic Microsoft rechargeable battery and charger or a better off brand. these suck, plain and simple.
After about 10 discs, anything burned would not read in the burner or my computer drive.
I bought this speaker for my boyfriend for his ipod touch as a valentines gift but it is not compatible with it. I sent out the item to amazon on February 17th, almost about a month from now, and I never heard anything from Amazon if they received the item or not. I emailed them once to follow up on my refund and they told me that they are still on the process of doing that. Until now, I never get my money back yet. Very bad seller. No communication at all whatsoever. I wouldn't recommend buying this item.
I was skeptical about this purchase because of numerous bad reviews. Since I was using a Visa Gift Card from my company, I stuck it out there and proceeded. I also purchased the 2-year protection plan. The scanner was no problem to set up. I followed the instructions as advised. I have a project to scan about 1200 slides. I am about 200 slides into the project and the scanner has not missed a beat. I will send an update revuew in a few weeks.
We were looking for an inexpensive flash drive to sell at our library customer service desks and I found this one: SanDisk SDCZ2-512-A10 512 MB Cruzer Mini USB 2.0 Flash Drive (Retail Package). Within 24 hours of placing the order I had a call from Computer Brain saying the wrong model and price had been listed on the website - was I still interested? I was, so they sold me 50 of these very nice flash drives at the lower price. Talk about great customer service!
This is the second Garmin c340 we own. It is easy to use with the touch screen and the voice guidance is loud and clear. I recommend this unit because it names the street rather than just directions alone. It has many other features that we use such as finding restaurants when we are in unfamiliar areas, gas stations, medical centers etc. It might not be the smallest but we have found it portable enough to take on vacation and pack in a suitcase.
This product does indeed work but it is very fragile I advise buyers to NOT use the plug pass through because it will blow the circuits in the device and then its worthless. But the FM transmission is very strong even over weak stations it comes through clear and through any FM channel. This puts the battery powered FM transmitter I was using to shame. I only gave it four stars because the product contains lead in the wiring otherwise it is a five star product. (The first unit blew a fuse or something when I tried to use the plug pass through, Amazon return service was amazingly fast and courteous, five stars to them!)(Update: This product self destructed after about a good six months of use, this time it just sort of split in half. I would like to officially revise my initial review and give it a two star rating.)
Very nice unit for the price. Wonderful improvement in sound quality and control over my music. Only a couple minor complaints that involve my specific install and my preferences. All the dials light up blue. The lighting looks good, but doesn't match my interior lighting. I find it difficult to see where the dials are set. There is a little dimple but I think it's tough to see. They do 'seat' in the middle position so it's not a big deal to reset and then adjust if need be. I also found it odd that the connection diagrams are on the top side of the unit. If the unit is installed in a typical fashion, then that info is covered. Not a big deal as you shouldn't need to be unplugging your wiring and rca cables often. Right? Overall, I would recommend this product.
I have had my 315 for about 2 weeks now. I have already gone thru 6 batteries (i use it quite a bit now). I turned of the beeper and the light is set for 15 seconds. That has allowed me about 12 hours on a set of batteries. My overall findings for the gps is great. I have not had any problems at all. I have to agree that the manuel isn't worth the paper it is written on. But there isn't that much of a need for it after you play around with it for a while. The functionality of the gps is very user friendly. I like the fact of the multiple nav screens and possibilty to customize. I describe the 315 as a practical inexpensive and all around gps. I mostly use it for flying right now (VFR) and it gives me all the info I need.
I was excited to try out this camera based on the reviews I've read. I was verydisappointed with the overall image quality and speed of the camera. I compared thisto my old Canon S30 and I was amazed at the difference in color saturation, contrast,and low light functionality among others. The Canon won. I have to admit I was takenin with the 'extra' features like the MP3 and movie players (you can play actual MPEG4full length movies if you wanted to), text converter, voice recorder, etc. You reallydon't NEED to have all those features on a little point and shoot camera. Samsung gotinto the camera game late and they have a lot of room for improvement. The build qualitythough is top notch.Problems- Low light images were not sharp and it had a hard time focusing even with the assistlight.- LCD is very bad for low light shots because you can't see anything on the screen tocompose. (The Canon didn't do this).- VERY SLOW at image capture and recycle times for processing were bad. (It could havebeen my slower card though).- Battery life was lower than expected.If you want an 'all-in-one' camera that produces OK images this is the camera for you.
I got this for my husband at Christmas - he is now totally addicted...probably the best gift i have ever bought him!
I like this DVR. It runs quite and has the latest MPEG4 compression. Good picture quality, use cameras with 480 TV lines to get the best results. The remote is poor so you will likely need to operate it from the front panel but the controls are very user friendly. I recommend this DVR for anyone looking for a low cost cctv solution.
I love the style, the look, and especially LOVE the compartments. However, there is minimal room to actually store things. As a result of the lack of space, I have traveled with it very heavily packed (and yet nothing unreasonable). To my dissatisfaction, the front corner is starting to come apart.
I'm very pleased with this trackball. I previously had a Microsoft cordless, but they apparently don't sell them any more.This one is very dependable, and has never lost the wireless connection. The only things I would change from the way it is shipped, are to trade the locations of the web browsing buttons (fwd-backwd) with those of the scrolling buttons. Since I can do this programmatically, I can't really complain. I'd also like the right-mouse button to be located nearer the thumb than the ring finger. If you're left-handed, I'd look elsewhere.
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 bought this player about a year and a half ago. It worked great (for about 3 months). It played all the DVDs and CDs. Unfortunately, it cannot read VCDs or CD-R/RWs. For most people that doesn't matter, I guess. However, only after about 3 months of light usage, the player started to act-up. Sometimes, it won't read the DVDs--the player indicated &quot;no disc&quot; in player. I unplugged it and it worked after re-plugging it 1 minute later. Then, it doesn't work again, and I repeated the same procedure of unplugging. Finally, I sent the player back to RCA. Since it was still under warranty, all I had to do was pay for shipping. It came back after about a month. It worked, and then I started to see the problem again within a couple of days. I was confused. Why does it work sometimes but sometimes it fails to work? So, I tested it out to see the prob. myself. It appeared that the disc tray motor sounded weak, and being unable to read the disc, I thought, could be due to the fact that RCA had provided a weak motor part. I was half right. I removed the plug from the UPS/power supply and plugged it directly into the wall. Ever since, the player was plugged directly into the wall, it shows no problem. I think I may have found a solution (for now)--the difficulty in reading the disc, I concluded, was due to lack of power [believe it or not]. Well, if you have the same problem, try unplugging it and have a dedicated power supply for this player. It might work.Beside this, the machine is good. It played every single DVDs I've ever rented or bought. I have this hooked up to my reciever through TosLink (optical cable). The sound is excellent--good proportion of sound from center, satellite, rear and subwoofer. It plays CD but it takes a second or 2 to skip to songs. Basically, don't expect it to play it like a real cd player. It sounded just as good though. The picture quality is excellent. Eventhough I don't have an HDTV, I could still clearly see the improvement over the VHS, or BETAMax tapes. I'm getting rid of it now because I want a new and better player that also plays VCDs.
Impressive Hardware from MSI with easy software installation by Nvidea. Powerfull. Good acquisition.
I use this size as test paper before printing on 13x19 photo rag paper using a Canon Pro 9000 printer. I find the quality as good as one can hope for in a matte paper. I use it mainly for scenery, flowers and buildings.
The Belkin F5D8230-4 Wireless 802.11x Pre-N Router was easy to install. Setup was a breeze with the helpful setup CD. Belkin also includes an actual hard copy manual.The router integrates well with various Linksys, Netgear, and AirLink wired and wireless equipment (switches, print servers, standard 802.11B/G adapters, and network storage devices. I still haven't tried Belkin's 108MB Pre-N adapter. I have been very satisfied with standard "G" adapters.Overall throughput is higher and wireless signal is considerably stronger than with my older Netgear MR811 and newer Linksys WRT54GS with Speedbooster" technology. These routers have been more susceptible to cordless phones and other 2.4GHz equipment interference issues.On the other hand, setting are changed through the web-based interface which is awkward, a little clunky, and slow to respond at times. However, considering how well the router performs, I probably won't need to change or reset settings very often.I wish I would have purchased this router in the beginning rather than try less expensive Linksys and Netgear models. Also, as the price continues to drop, this Pre-N router becomes an even better deal.Overall, I am satisfied with this Belkin's Pre-N technology and highly recommend this router to home users or small business owners.
Being a fan of Olympus I had high expectations for this camera. So I was just astounded by how horrible this camera was. I owned a 3.2 megapixel Olympus C-3020, which broke, and I decided to replace it with this sleeker, smaller, and sportier model with a slightly higher megapixel count. Big mistake.The pictures out of this camera were blurred, colors were completely washed out, and the flash didn't reach that far indoors. Outdoor pictures were slightly better, but colors still appeared dulled and had no vibrancy. This was especially shocking, since I have taken extraordinary photos with my C-3020, which has a lower megapixel count than the Stylus. My father has the SRL Olympus E-20 N which is also an remarkable camera. I assumed that all Olympus products were created equal. Alas, they are not.Because of its compact size, I kept opening the camera's battery compartment door while handling it, and the camera actually felt too small and cramped in my hands.After less than a week, I packed it up and returned it, deciding I'd rather spend the money to have my beloved C-3020 repaired.Since then, I've had the opportunity to try out the C-5000, which is an updated, sleeker version of my C-3020. It's as good as the C-3020 and boasts 5 megapixels. If you're looking to buy a good Olympus camera, stick with the C-series and stay away from the Stylus!
I loved my player/recorder. It sounded great, recorded well, and had good expandable memory with the SM slot. It even looked slick. A friend bought one, seeing mine.Only downsides: First, no recording level, so you have to experiment with the external source for line-in and use the built-in (very capable) mic for voice. (and you can adjust the recording quality setting beforehand. Second, the order of the songs are unchangeable, playing in the order that they were downloaded using the software designed to use with the player. Third, relating to the second, it cannot be used for an external flashdrive as it does not have a drag-and-drop feature.Those faults were minor for the price and quality I experienced while I had mine. Alas, after many months of happy use, mine was stolen. I've tried two other players from other companies since (one a flash-drive, one a hard-drive, both with the external drive feature and fm radio, but both exhibiting poor quality). I should have just bought this one again.So, consider buying the Ripflash Plus for its AAA battery freedom and $100 price (IPODs are a problem for both these reasons). Once you buy it, enjoy its rich feature set and good sound. And now Pogo! has added a a theft protection service. That doesn't mean you'd get it back if it got stolen, but nice thought anyway, Pogo!
This model appears to have a clouding problem. The backlighting is very strong and there appears to be uneven levels of black when there is no input. The intensity of the problem varies from set to set and there is no fix for it. Some owners have reported seeing the problem in movies that have dark scenes. Sony is aware of the problem in other bravia sets, but they do not admit that this model has it too.For the money, you should not have this problem or the potential for it. Now I know it's there, it really bothers me. Too bad, I like everything else about the set. But this clouding issue is a deal breaker. It is being returned.
I purchased this receiver about a week ago, and it has fulfilled all of my expectations. I currently use it in multi-room mode with an Infinity TSS-450 system in the main room and a pair of satellites from a Logitech Z-560 computer speaker system in the second room. This receiver delivers everything I had in mind- plenty of clean power to drive smallish speakers in a smallish apartment, plus enough I/O options to connect three game consoles, a DVD/SACD player, and an MP3 jukebox with no hassles.Prior to settling on this receiver, I purchased Harman/Kardon's AVR 330 which, although an excellent receiver (and admittedly sleeker than the DPR 1001) had a defect where it refused to drive more than two channels at a time. Although I don't care as much for the aesthetics of the DPR 1001, the fact that it is a digital path receiver makes it significantly more lightweight (about 20 pounds to the AVR 330's 40) and slimmer than a decent analog 7-channel receiver would be. While a number of audiophiles are understandably wary about the quality of "digitally" processed sound, I suspect that if the smaller form factor mentioned above seems at all appealing to you, the DPR 1001 will deliver plenty of power for your needs. The comments by another reviewer about the lack of display dimming ring true; although the text display can be dimmed or turned off, the orange mode indicators on the side (which are more obnoxious anyway) cannot be modified.Also, this glowing review should be prefaced by the fact that I paid $409 for this receiver open-box at Circuit City; while the original price of over $1000 for this receiver seems rather ludicrous to me, I feel that it would be a worthy investment at a little over $500. Overall, I feel that this is an excellent receiver for a buyer that is somewhat below true "audiophile" status but is interested in assembling a serious system with good, clear sound. I receommend considering Harman's current AVR line seriously while keeping in mind the excellent value that the DPR 1001 can be if you're able to find one in a local retail store.
has everything you want in a weather radio.. but the light is very dim in the display, and the contrast isn't good in the lcd, therefore it is diffcult to read...very difficult and cannot be adjusted.
I researched a LOT of printers before deciding on this one. After reading all the reviews about the MP960 and then seeing the price on Amazon it was an easy choice. I bought it mostly for printing photos and they are great! I can get an excellent 8x10 or 8.5x11 print from negatives that are 30 years old. My relatives love it. Just follow the instructions, as they are great. No short cuts...no long cuts. I have been using only Canon inks and paper and see no reason to change. Prints are superb. Documents are clean and crisp. This is a keeper!
I purchased this program to make backup copies of certain DVDs in my home collection so that my kids could watch and handle the copies without damaging the originals. This program worked wonderfully and I later purchased the upgrade to version 8. One of the things I didn't like about it was that you couldn't deselect certain portions of the DVD that you didn't want copies but I found a patch on the internet that solved that problem. Another thing I didn't like was that sometimes the file size would be too big or smaller than it needed to be. But overall, this program was well worth the purchase - I wish Pinnacle hadn't stopped making it.
It's very useful! Who the heck knew that 512 MB could hold so much space? And it's so tiny, you will lose it at least once if you aren't careful. But the positives DEFINITELY outweigh the negatives! I thank goodness and the beautiful and star-lit sky above for it really. I put my AIM/YIM conversations on it, as well as other odds and ends such as porn videos and reviews that I will eventually post here.And for 5 bucks at amazon, this thing is a STEAL!If you thought this review was even remotely helpful, give me a point! It's down there...just say, "Yes. This review WAS actually helpful! Hyuck, Hyuck, hyuck!" /Goofy laughThanks for reading and if I even get one positive vote, then I've done my job well!!4 1/2 stars.
I found this to be the best bang for the buck. The image is fantastic! This is a real easy TV to use, and connect other pieces of equipment. My only complaint was that I bought it through amazon. The shipping was terrible slow. So if you are in a hurry to get this tv, then pay the extra money and buy it at a electronics store. This tv is worth the money.
This stand looks consistent wit the Mac aluminum setup and is a nice addition. I wish that it was adjustable because it made my Macpro higher than I wanted it, but I knew it wasn't so I can not rate it less due to that. It is a simple stand that will lift your Mac and act as a battery sink, so besides looking great it also helps maintain your Mac cool. Also, shipping was unbelievably fast. It took less that a week to receive it.
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.
This was a good value, a genuine Belkin cable, in Pink. Well worth the price, and a color not easily found in local stores.
The sound is phenomenal. The only problem is that they are quite large, probably not suitable for a female, but I guess they have to be this big in order to create such awesome bass.
I have owned the MPC442C and got a error 41 over the weekend. It said call Brothers immediately. I call and was on hold for only 21 minutes. They said I was out of warranty and nothing could be done. I have about 8 ink cartridges in my desk new and thought of buying another Brothers machine to be able to use them, but not after research and this treatment. I am not going to buy another Brothers because of this poor customer service.
I just got this battery in the mail. The one I received is not a genuine Lenovo. It is only 4400mAh.More importantly, it does not fit in my Lenovo X60 Thinkpad Notebook as the description of the product states it should.I have contacted seller for a refund.
Wow, I am amazed at the number of poor reviews on the Philips SHN2500 noise cancelling earbuds. I am not sure what people are expecting for the price, but I for one, was very happy at the quality of the product.I (unfortuantely) did not buy my earbuds on Amazon so I paid more than the price that is listed on Amazon, but I still find the earbuds to be a nice value. The earbuds have good sound and EFFECTIVELY block out some of the noise aound you. For example - I was in the last row of an Embraer 145 (A small jet which has the engines mounted near the last row of the plane), and I heard virtually no engine noise. I was able to listen to my music and podcast with little distraction. I have used tradition Ipod earbuds on similar planes only to find that my Ipod did not have enough "volume" to overcome the engine noise. This clearly was not the case using my Philips SHN2500 earbuds. What more could I want at this price?One complaint - after about 2 hours the earbuds were a little uncomfortable in my ears.Are their better products on the market? Sure look at these tooSony Mdrnc22/Blk Noise Canceling Headphone (Black)$100Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones$299Panasonic RP-HC500 Noise-Canceling Headphones$91Sennheiser PXC 300 Noise Cancelling Headphones $150Sennheiser PXC 350 Active Noise Cancellation Headphone (Black)$250I think you get the picture - if you are looking for a premium product they are out there, but you will have to pay a considerable amount of $$ for the added sound quality.5 Stars as an overall value
I actually first discovered these headphones at my local library. They were used with all of the computers, which sold me right away because the quality was great and there were no problems with them shorting out despite the fact that teenagers abused them all day.I would definitely recommend these to anyway looking for a great budget buy. The bass is clear and deep and the overall quality is above average. Two thumbs up!!
This is probably the best storage/backup solution for standalone computers(if you're a sysad and need to backup whole divisional servers, better stick w/ industrial tape drives;)). Very fast, flexible and reliable, cost per MB is hard to beat, overall a better solution than Zip disks or CD/RW for storage and you can even use it as a secondary HD(it's fast enough to put a Windows swapfile on it!!!). Best of all, they just announced a 5.7GB version.
I bought this product a few months ago and it has made such a difference in my pictures. By angling the lighting, which you can rotate from 0-90 degrees, makes people look more soft. Plus the flash is very cheap compared to others. I am not a photographer so I just wanted a flash that I could angle that was not ridiculously expensive and this was perfect!
Awesome little box, i keep some pretty delicate audio recording equipment in it. never had any issues, the pluck foam works well, solid well build pelican protection you can count on.
This product is easy to use and have decent sound quality (not Bose quality though). Serves it purpose best. I am able to use my phones, ipods and other audio sources for listening to music in my older car with cassette player. At few times there is some static sound, but it goes away in few seconds --- not too much of distraction though as it is rare.
This little ensemble gets the job done for a low price. Well constructed. Sub-Woofer is a little smaller than anticipated, but does the job very well. This is for use in a small room. Use for computer speakers or personal audio players. Sub has some distortion but is tolerable. Good value for $15.00.Excellent for use with Creative Zen V MP3 players.
This dsl modem installed very easily. It was completely plug and play after the software installation. It worked perfectly for 2 or 3 days then stopped working. The lights on the panel indicated all was normal but I was unable to access the internet. I turned it off, turned it on, unplugged it, plugged it back in, held my breath until my face turned purple but nothing helped. I plugged my old, intermittent, unreliable dsl modem back in and regained internet access. The defective Zoom unit was returned to amazon for a refund.
Size does matter. An affordable 18.1&quot; of quality screen with minimal footprint on your actual desktop makes this upgrade a joy. Text and graphics are crisp. Viewing angles and monitor tilt angles are excellent. Speaker quality is fair, but you probably have much better speakers with your computer. Cord installation requires you to remove two panels in the back.- Take the lower one out first (it has two buttons on the sides)- Upper panel will lift out- Connect cables - there is a hole in the bottom panel- Re-install panels and enjoyNo install problems. INF file on enclosed CD.Enjoy the view and the increased workspace.
hi i am kendall from trinidad west indies. i have a kenwood excelon x789 cd receiver this amp and a kicker 12" L7 sq. dual 2 ohm sub.i have paralleled the 2 coils of the subs so it presents a 1 ohm load to the amp. the amps drive the speaker to the max without distortion even at high volume levels. i drive this amp for hours and i have had it hooked up for 3 months and it has never tripped or over heated.2400 watts of power for under $200.00 bucks ,money well spent!!!
The iris pen is a great idea, but this one doesn't work at all. I would like to return it.
There isn't much to say about a good-quality Cat6 patch cable. Wire is wire - it works, doesn't kink easily, end of story.But the plugs/connectors at each end - those deserve some mention. This cable features a new style of &#34;snagless&#34; boot at each connector end, and I really like these. Older styles of boot are often hard to use and make pressing the end difficult, but not this one. The ends are quite easy to use and work great - and have proven not to snag when pulling through my typical rat's nest of wires.I'd definitely buy one of these cables again - and probably will!
I was really surprised to see that this doesn't have a higher review. I needed a home office printer that provides:+ laser quality and speed+ standard office-quality photocopies+ sheet fed scanning for OCR'ing and archiving documents+ decent priceThis met and exceeded my expectations on all points. Interestingly the most valuable part of the printer as priced is the toner and drum that it ships with. Here is my breakdown of the unit costs:Toner: $45/2500 pages = 1.8 centsDrum: $85/12000 pages = .7 centsPaper: $4/500 pages = .8 centsPrinter (less drum & toner): $70/20000 = .35 centsTotal = 3.65 cents / pageAnyway, here's my response to the negative review that motivated me to add my 5 stars:Okay, so what multi-function laser printer do YOU recommend that costs around $200 and prints high volumes at a cost of 4 cents per page?I don't use mine to print envelopes, but while I can't say that your complaints are entirely off base, those issues never really bothered me:+ It doesn't jam very often+ Normally it's in sleep mode with a fast wake-up time when I do print. If you think that's loud, you should have been around when they had daisy-wheel printers!+ I don't need to look at the display at an angle+ I've photo-copied pages from books with no problem -- just turn down the contrast a notch or two+ I never read the instructions, but it includes a nifty feature for double-side printing to prevent you from messing it double-sided copies- It IS a bit of a pain to hit enter after every page scans. Hopefully they'll update the driver to allow multi-page scanning without interaction.Overall, I think it's a fantastic printer that just reliably produces very fast, high-quality b&w; printer and excellent scanning and copying for my purpose. It's also the price/performance leader for relatively low volume laser printers.
First off this pen is a RESISTIVE stylus. You can use this stylus on older type touch screen devices. I for instance use on my handheld scanner we use at work while delivering product. It works on UPS and FedEx handhelds and debit/credit card machines at convenience stores and Walmart. I have ordered them multiple times because I lose them all the time :( Anyway the pen/stylus does a great job and is hard to find since the new capacitive screens on iphones and such have came out.
Great controller, I bought it to be able to control my Sony Dream system after my dog had destroyed the original controller. Took awhile to get it functioning - I would say about 40 minutes, and I would consider myself an expert computer user. Getting all the systems (TV, sound system or DVD mode) to work together took some tinkering with; the help button on the remote makes this quite easy. Many of the system specific buttons on this remote are on the variable buttons which are shown on the LCD, gets very annoying scrolling through the screens to find a specific function for a specific device but it does work. The buttons also are not as comfortable as my bulky Sony controller and it does add to the number of controllers being set on my coffee table. Overall it is a good controller and I think it was a great deal, especially in comparison to the $100 models that Logitech offers.
I am an IT technician and have worked with numerous routers over the years - this is the worst I've seen!I had to recently install one of these routers on a client installation with 5 PCs and 5 VoIP phones connected via VPN to a central office. The bottom line is that this router has been nothing but trouble!When more than one phone is connected (talking) the wireless connection intermittently starts shutting down. I've been with Linksys support over this issue already twice and they haven't provided a solution - the replacement unit they sent was a banged up refurbished unit with the exact same problems as the original.Expect to spend a lot of time holding if you talk to their cust. service - anything but a first level moron takes about 30-40 minutes getting hold of. All are outsourced in India and speak bad US. English so you're in for a treat there as well!I'd say the first one was bad but so was the second one so it seems like it is a unit issue. I advise anyone to stay away from this tremendous piece of junk.
My mother bought this equipment as a present for me after hearing I wanted an IPOD, I was absolutely dissapointed after reading all the reviews I have seen here. I tried to return it but the store in NY were she bought it did not accept it back (complete thieves- just around Pensylvania Hotel in Manhattan).Well I am no genius with computers, I have an average computer, I have low speed internet, I am not registered in Napster I do not own a bast collection of music, I have never owned an MP3 player before, and I did not encounter any of the difficulties the other guys found with this equipment. The installation was easy, the sync was easy and the sound is great. Have not use it very much but until now I find it a very very good buy. I will continue using it and let you all know (another thing, play it safe and buy it in a large store - amazon - best by - c city, etc)
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!!
This Sony portable CD player is by far the best one out on the market. I'd tried others, but nothing compares to this high quality, skip-free portable music machine.Recommendation: Strong Buy
This product is a time saver and will do just about everything that is claimed for the sald shooter.
I purchased it by looking at the image shown here on Amazon, but when I received this item i was disappointed. There is not enough space for the charger and other stuff like CD and notebook.
I replaced my old standard mouse with this one, and boy is it worth every penny. Makes running windows so much easier. The mouse worked perfectly after plugging it in; no problems whatsoever. Now, whenever I am on the computer, I find the experience so much more enjoyable, and I am still running win2000.I also think I will save a trip and a lot of dollars I don't have going to the orthopedist because of mouse related injuries to my wrist.This is a great product.
This is the first Ipod I bought, and I also have an older style Creative zen touch. First let me say that this is a pretty nice product, but it is WAY to flimsy. This product is not durable, I've only had it about a month and there are scratches all over it (though I keep in the case most of the time), and if I press on the bottom it makes a clicking noise (not from the wheel)For the upsFirst, I was really excited to get a smaller skinnier player, because the creative one is NOT skinny at all (thing is freakin huge).Second I love the 2.5" screen, it is very prettyThird, I love that it can play videos.Now for the things I don't like...I HATE the itunes program, it may be my computer (p4, 2.6gh, 1.5gb ram) but it is extremely choppy and takes forever to load the music store (I run dsl, not dialup)Second, the thing scratches SO easily, I've been lucky and the screen doesn't look all that bad, but the rest is another story. (its from going into my pocket, I usually keep the case on but not always) All though I do know I have to be more careful.Third, I'm sure the little clicking on the bottom is just my model, but it sure does bug me. And yes it has been there since i bought it.Fourth, I can't use the videos on my computer without buying quick time pro, and I just wasted $300 so I am a little short on money right now, looks like the free podcasts will have to do until i find an alternate way.Fifth, I couldn't beleive it, but the sound quality actually sucked compared to my zen touch. Even with the EQs the same, the creative still sounded better.That is what I think, I wish I would've invested into a better player, but I thought this was supposed to be the best. Though I do like it, I think I would've been happier with a newer creative product.
I previously gave this camcorder a bad review because the picture went haywire on it, with bad recordings and gray bands across the screen, for no reason. I bought sony for it's reliability, well come to find out even though I kept it very clean and used it very little..... the tape heads had become dirty and it just needed to be cleaned... Sorry sony I am now leaving a great review of your camcorder. ThanksP.S. I'm glad amazon let's you go back and edit bad reviews...
Fast delivery perfect condition and fits perfectly on my canon 72mm lens. Love canon and its always a good idea to get the orginal products instead of generic brands.
Works very well on speaker and microphone. Very lightweigt. Does not pick up too much ambient noise. Folds nicely.
I've used these Tripp Lite Snagless cables on many installations with great success. Certainly a much better approach than making them up yourself.
Don't waste your money. You would be better off getting a name brand from apple and pay the money for it.
if you are looking for an expensive way to have DVI-D dual then this is your product. however if you are looking to get hi-definition from it then do NOT purchase this product. I purchased two of these cables, and both of them have been creating alot of random artifacts that are really annoying.
Bought mine for this Christmas. Came with 16mb CF card good for 14 pix at 2048x1536 (max res)Makes great pictures and easily downloaded to PC....
From a hardware standpoint this camcorder is excellent. Picture quality under a variety of lighting conditions including dim lighting is excellent. The quality of the still photos is also excellent-- I haven't used my digital still camera since I bought it. The only letdown is the very mediocre software package that comes with it. I'm surprised a quality company like Sony would bundle a $1000 high end camera with budget software. It's workable but don'w expect much more than very basic functionality.This is the first miniDVD camcorder that has worked it out in terms of ease of use, reliability, and picture quality. Sure, in 2-5 years we will all be using blu-ray digital cameras that will hold 2 hours of HD video on 1 disk, making the paltry 21 minutes of high quality video (1 hour on low quality setting or 30 minutes on normal quality)seem quaint, but until then this one is it.UPDATE-- I've have the camera a couple of weeks now. I'm feeling better about the bundled software--it turns out a lot of the bugs that I initially experienced using the software were due to codec issues and not the software itself. I actually find the software, although basic in it's features, pretty useful and stable. For those who want to edit their videos more extensively, Windows Movie Maker is free from Microsoft and handles the MPEG2 video format used by this camera very well.The camera itself is a joy to use. I have found that 21 minutes of high quality video per disc is not as restrictive as I once thought-- having the power to edit my videos (ie cut out the garbage)makes that 21 minutes go a long way. And the media itself is not expensive-- I just bought 20 miniDVD-Rs online for $20.Overall, a great choice--it gives me the option to burn my video right away and watch it on my DVD player at home, or if I feel like it I can download it to my computer and edit it and then burn it and watch it. Either way, a winner.
I bought this MP3 player mainly because it is so different to the Ipod, which is used by too many people and I want something cool.I love the quality of the sound and battery life is good just like what is said in the description. The neon light around the Player is nice, too.However, this product still have some weakness. the headset is too large and not that comfortable. Prehaps my ears are small. The player sometime frozen and everything stop, even can't shut down may be the reason I give it 4 stars. I have to take out the battery and put it back again after a few seconds to restart.
Having previously owned the SL1200 MKII, I needed to upgrade and it was about time that Technics came out with an improved version of their classic Indusry Standard. Appearance wise it is almost exactly the same as the SL1200 MKII but the boys have been busy in making noticable changes. The Torque motor moving the turntable platter on this new Deck is nothing short of amazing. For mixing it is the best turntable i have come across and it will last for a good 20 years, maybe more. Having said that it is probably the cheapest turntable to buy in the long run if you are to take quality and reliability into account. The Dust Cover comes off a lot smoother then previously I might add (owners of the SL1200 MK2 will know what Im talking about). So if you are planning on buying a new set of Decks or want to have some serious set of Equipment at your disposal this is what you should be looking at. Do not be fooled by the flashy little buttons and effects that can be found on other turntable brands.
Quality accessory, however, the plug does not fit snugly into the GPS unit and falls out easily.
The player worked fine for about three weeks after Christmas, when it was activated into use, then suddenly the screen became blurred and was unuseable after that. I am currentlly in the process of getting it exchanged, since the tech support could not get it reset/restarted and working properly. The process has been somewhat cumbersome to get satisfaction from the company.
Good price and same performance.
This case is accurately represented--fits the G7 like a glove--very sturdy. I was expecting it to be a little larger. The accessory holder is nice for an additional battery/memory card. However you can not carry the accessory holder in the main case. I would recomend this case to those looking for a convenient, "on the go" type of case for the CAMERA ONLY. For those wanting to tote batteries, chargers, accesories, or lens adapters with the camera you'll have to look elsewhere for a larger case.
I bought this walkman about 3 months ago and I absolutely love it! It has never once skipped on me, the batteries last forever, and its so convenient to be able to hang it off of the treadmill instead of having to hold onto it the whole time you're exercising. I was a little unsure of buying it at first (b/c it is so expensive) but it's definitely worth it! I would definitely recommend this product!
This len is great for starter and beginner like me. For the price this thing just can't go wrong. It deliver quite sharp image despite some softness at either 80 mm or 28mm.The plastic does not feel cheap at all. At least you don;t want to drop it. Autofocus is quite noisy and it takes an average of 1' to focus. Overall all, it's a great lens for the price although it's not without its drawbacks.
is an exelent device, woks very good and the sound is incredible, small and funtional, the bass af the DNS is cool,
well it works fine and allows me to keep some of my fine old japanese vixen ep`s in use with a 1 1/4" diagonal.
controls my HDTV, JVC DV/receiver combo, and cable box. Overall pretty good with initial setup thru the internet, not perfect but now don't have to use the other remotes.gychang
Movie mode is great. The camera takes great outdoor pictures in bright light. But it is impossible to take a good picture indoor, no matter which setting I use. Even automatic setting doesn't work. All the pictures come out red and blurry. I can only use this camera for outdoor pictures and for video filming. I'm a little disappointed.
got the cable in a timely fashion but it didn't work with either of my computers on my extension monitor or TV...since the cost to return it for a REFUND is as much as it did to buy it I've chalked it up to realizing you get what you pay for-that must be why the Belkin version is $20 instead of less than $5.
I've had these speakers for almost three years and can't believe that they've failed for some reviewers. They work just like brand new.This system does what it says: it's designed for gamers. Q3A and CS games have perfect sound effects. You can feel the rockets exploding or count the bullets blasting out of your M16 with the subwoofer. Positioned correctly, the satelites provide spectacular surround sound. They are especially useful for those climatic ends when you need to hear where those footsteps or gunshots are coming from.As an avid music collector, I can say that these speakers do a pretty good job of handling many types of music. However, it lacks warmth with classical and thrash (yes, old school Metallica and Sepultura). The sound comes out dry, which is why I'm giving this 4-stars.I haven't had a chance to test the digital inputs, so I can't help you there. SB Live! 5.1 users like me should look for a different package if digital is so important (which it isn't... look at Klipsch!)At 90 bucks (wherever you can find them), the ACS56 is a great bargain. My friend has an ATP 2.1 set that works great too. Altec Lansing is THE choice when you're looking for multimedia sound from low-end to the upper mid-range cost brackets.
They were great. Awsome sound until they slipped and hit the ground. Suddenlly the song was warped. Im buying another pair.
Very good price, I like it. At least, all the function I want I get from the camera.
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.
Bought these batteries to go along with a gift I ordered for my grand daughter on Amazon. After receiving the items, my grand daughter called and told me that the package of batteries had been ripped open and that only 11 batteries were in the pack. Not cool Amazon.
Ok, I'll be honest, I'm giving this a 1 star for one reason. There's NO on/off switch on this thing. I'd like to know why? My office bought a bunch of these to record meetings. Last night I had a meeting, took it out, and the batteries were dead. Why? Because I left the batteries in it! Why on earth would Olympus not include a power switch on this? To save a tiny amount of room? To make it a buck or two cheaper to manufacture? Totally ridiculous in my opinion. The manual instructs you to remove the batteries if you aren't going to use it for a prolonged period. We got them to record meetings that occur a couple times a month. I recorded three meetings, approximately 6 hours, and the batteries are expended. Now if I didn't have to reset the Date/Time again, I guess removing the batteries wouldn't matter so much, but that's not the case, you remove the batteries, you have to reset the date.
Easy to use, slim design, great for backing up anything. Just plug it in! I wouldnt buy the 40GB again though. I have since seen much larger hard drives for a couple dollars more.
Cost effective replacement that works well. Certainly cheaper than purchasing a new UPS and our unit allows for hot-swapping. Highly recommend
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.
Friends told me how good this antenna was so I bought it. The reception I get with this is amazing. I get ALL the HD stations and they are crystal clear. Regular OTA stations come in well too but that's not why I bought this antenna. A must buy for anyone looking for an excellent OTA HD antenna.
Just got it. Tried with laptop (will use it with MP3 player), can't be better. The volumn is a little bit lower than when playing CD, but it's understandable due to the way it works. No humming sounds. Compare with CD sounds, I couldn't tell the difference. Maybe it's because of the not-so-sophisticated sound system in my two cars. I did some research and finally picked this one.Ordered on weekends and got it on Wednesday. Free shipping (with other items > $25), shipped by UPS, even faster than other paid shipment from other online stores. Amazon is really great!
I HAVE USED THESE LIGHTSCRIBES & THE COLOR IS TRUE & VIBRANT. THE QUALITY OF THE MUSIC IS EXILENT. THEY HAVE A 5 STAR RATING BY BEST BUY.
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 bought this camera after reading reviews, looking for something that I could produce decent 4 x 6 photos. Just like the other reviewers said, the camera is easy to learn to use, and the colors were bright. But when I had them printed as 4x6 photos, I noticed that there was sort of a thin dark line outlining the people in the pics. I know it's not the developers either, because I can see that little line on the video screen of the camera, as well as when I viewed it on the computer. So, this camera is being returned soon.
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
Great Seller!!! I Recommed It Highly!!! Good prices and fast delivery. What more can anyone ask for?Thanks!
I have these set up in my apartment where the base is plugged into my receiver in the living room and then I have one speaker mounted in the bathroom and the other in the bedroom so I can listen to my morning show no matter where I am without having to turn up my surround sound system and annoying my neighbors. The speaker come with their own AC adapters or you can use 4 D batteries and make them truly wireless. They each have their own power and volume buttons, so you can play one and not the other if you want. Very cool.
i bought this to use in my house with my maxtor drive and linksys router and i couldn't get it to work. i also have a mac which i figured would be problematic in setting up, but there was enough user documentation that i figured i could get it going. i consider myself pretty tech savvy but was unable to make this work and ended up returning it. i ended up buying an airport extreme and have been able to use it to set up a NAS and have been happy with it.
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.
My choices were very limited for playing my ipod in an older vehicle. I checked reviews and the FM frequency idea was interesting, but we were traveling where radio signals were not reliable. So, this seemed the best bet. It isn't perfect clarity considering the ipod has great sound, but I was happy to be able to play my playlists on our long drive with this device. Would recommend if you need to go this way to play your mp3 player. Works good and sound is fine.
You really can't go wrong with this one. Not great response but what do you expect for less than $300? On the other hand, The possibilities for this surround system are endless. Want something just for the effects to complilment your bedroom wide screen? How about using it for a dedicated gaming sound system, (this is how my daughter has it configured). It's our second one. First one died as a result of recent electrical storm, (Yes the circuit was 'protected', but so what). Couldn't be happier for the investment.
Sound is too &quot;boomy&quot;, it is not sound quality item. If you need it LOUD and dirty, it is Ok, if you need it PRECISE it is not it exactly. For $200 you can get pro studio monitors. The bass response may be cleaner, but the satellites sonically quite good. I listen to the symphonic, classical music mostly and it reproduces it with quality. I would like to see more even and flat friquency respronce.
Great price and excellent product, you can never go wrong with this company they're very serious and awesome service !
My husband bought this for my Dad for Christmas and they love it! It is what they expected and it was hard to find elsewhere! Perfect find!
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.
What can I say that would be valuable to the prospective customer?I am using this memory card in a Cannon T1i Rebel camera. This memory card allows me to take and store 4700 pictures of the highest quality, which are about 5 mb's each. It is overkill. It does also take 1080p video, which i think translates into around 12 hours worth, but thats just an estimate so don't invest to much based on that alone.I have transfered pictures from the card onto my computer. The transfer rate seemed fast enough. I plugged it directly into the computer, not used a usb cord. I am happy with the transfer speed in that mode. I cannot say it transfers at exactly 20 mb per second, but it was close, or at least seemed to be.I read on the packaging that it is water resistent, and xray proof. Makes me want to put it to the test, but I dont know if that would be worth the risk.I don't have any complaints, it's everything I expected it to be.
I couldn't be happier with my new canon camera. Again Amazon has done a great job on getting this to me very quickly!!!
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 ordered the speakers through Amazon and install them myself they work great.....and the Installations were easy,cause the speakers comes installation directions..
Works as its should. Good sound no interference. One small thing, in my car I had to manually tune the radio, using seek didn't pick up the station.
Well made bag that fits quite a bit for it's small size. It fits my Olympus E-500 DSLR with both kit lenses, charger, 3 batteries, extra CF cards and lens cloth.
works great,was filly charged when i got it in the mail.just plug in and gocord is long enough to reach when playing for easy charging,
This is a great product and it's quite convenient while traveling with a laptop.MD
Despite there being no customer reviews for this item, I took a chance on it because it was the only compact Firewire hub without complaints about its performance or high-pitched whine that other hubs in its class, like the Kensington PocketHub, reportedly exhibit.These manufacturers must all be buying the same faulty components, because the IOGear has the same very noticeable whine, which you can hear as soon as you plug it into your computer and attach devices (in my case, a bus-powered hard drive and CompactFlash reader).That said, I'm not sure whether or not to return it. So far I've had no problems with data transfer between my MacBook and either of the storage devices I've attached. As annoying as the whine is, I can just work with headphones on when it's in use, and the noise is barely worse than my CPU fans. It's better than lugging around a larger hub when I'm traveling.
It solved my problem here at home. I loved the phone we had and I hated to get rid of it just because it couldn't hold a charge - so someone suggested I replace the battery - and sure enough it solved the problem it saved my favorite phone.
I have used many CE Labs products and they always worked as advertised. If this is something you need I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it.
I do a lot of graphics work and needed as large a monitor as possible with a 4:3 ratio. This monitor works very well for me and appears to meet my needs. The display is excellent. I would recommend it to anyone working with graphics.
After using it for quite some time, I decided that I wouldn't buy this CD player for $5! For your average music listener who can't tell the difference between good or bad sound, this is perfectly fine. For those who can, the sound is decent. Passable, but not great. I also found it a little flat. (Not as in intonation.)The button to open the CD player is pretty aggravating. You really have to push it down. Because of the odd angle at which the button is placed, you'll have to put another finger on the CD player or else it'll skid across the table.Because this has no skip protection, it's really inconvenient. You have to glide across the floor to prevent it from skipping. Even a little nudge can cause it to skip.I'd suggest doing some research and spending your money on something better.
I bought this expecting 1/3 of what arrived in the box. My home speakers cost $10,000 years ago so I'm not a light weight on expectation... As with all small satellite/sub-woofer systems the sub-woofer must handle higher frequencies than I would like because midrange needs to come from somewhere. That aside this system ROCKS. I bought it for my Toy Hauler Travel trailer. Would have cost me $1,000s to use car stereo equipment to achieve these amazing results. I have a 32 inch LCD with a upscaling DVD player driving this system for killer DTS and Dolby surround sound in the trailer after a day of riding. It also has the extra hook ups need to attach other devices like the PlayStation, MP3 Player and Car Stereo FM/CD player in the trailer. It also has ProLogic II for Movies and MUSIC. Remote control is simple and allows total control of the speaker environment. Think outside of the box like me cause this thing is far more than just a set of speakers for your Computer !
I needed to run an extra CAT-5 drop to my Blu-Ray player. I remember all too well the nightmare of snaking wire threw the attic, and now the blown insulation makes it even worst. I bought this flat wire CAT-5 cable to run under the carpet from the nearest existing drop to behind the entertainment center. Just take your time make sure the cord remains flat as you pull it under the rug. Saved me lots of heart ache.Thanks.
I bought this wireless mic due to the good reviews I saw on You Tube and now that I have had it for a couple of weeks I find it works well.
Fantastic filter. A must have for landscapes. Don't buy a cheap polarizer. Get a good one and be done with it. Cheap filters reduce image quality, don't last as long (poor multicoating), and generally don't work as well. The Hoya Pro1 and HD circular polarizers are top shelf.
I just received this Trackman and have been using it for about an hour. It is excellent. The ball is smooth, precise and responsive. I bought the Microsoft version first and returned it because the ball rolled like it was a studded snow tire.The buttons will take some getting used to but it is worth it.->> I am still using this mouse (Mar 14, 2009) and it is without a doubt the best mouse on the market. I will never go back to a mouse that crawls around.>> June 8, 2012 - While this mouse is still the best ergonomic design (left click with your thumb) it suffers from reliability problems. Since writing my second review in 2009, I have had three that failed (I have two computers). Yes, they honor their warranty but I am on my third mouse in as many years. Come on Logitech, construct this mouse to last like the original did. Is that too much to ask?
The SanDisk Sansa M230 512 MB MP3 Player Blue was just as it was advertised in fact it was a little better than we thought it would be. We are very satisfied with it.
This cable is installed between my old HP printer and my old iMac in my home-office setting. It seems to work well. The cable is very flexible when compared to a shielded cable, and the kinks from packaging came mostly out with a little bit of manual manipulation and letting it lie stretched out on the carpet for a few hours. I'm so glad I bought this cable and didn't spend a lot of money on a shielded cable. Praise Belkin!
Worked and sounded fine, but only lasted a week before they broke. Really didn't expect too much at this price, but should have put the money toward a better headphone....a week is worthless.
Only was able to use the depth finder for a few months at the end of season last year and was very happy with it. Worth the money.
This is the right product for converting the standard antenna jack on an aftermarket radio to the GM antenna wire on a 99-06 GMC Sierra.
A family member purchased this for my 11 year old daughter for Christmas. It's worked well under moderate use for four months until today. When the ipod was pulled out of the dock, the connector came with it. I opened it up and found the docking connector was held in place by only four solder points, no screws! What genius engineer decides that lead based solder is strong enough to hold a heavy use connector in place? A product is only as good as it's weakest component. Look elsewhere if you want something that won't end up in the landfill.
This might be a great bargain but it lacks any type of camera case friendly cover for the contacts. It seems overly ready to be shorted out or filled with debris. Spend a couple of bucks more and be sure your battery has not been fried when you are ready to use it.edited 24 Nov: Tried the battery. After 15 shots with the Canon SD870 it shows about 1/2 of a charge. AVOID this item.
This cord let's me move around my PC with that extra length which I needed. Thanks for being so prompt! AWESOME!!
I just bought this bag direct from Griffin's Company website for $9.99 !!! I have been looking at this bag at prices ranging from $40 to $99 (for the Gecko version) since I bought the Apple Hi-Fi back in December.I don't know if the price at the Griffin Site is a mistake or they are closing it out (no mention of that) but at $10, I almost bought TWO of them !!!
I looked at the mix reviews and decided to give this thing a chance. I was looking for a remote thermometer for my smoker which had dual probes to measuer meat and air temp. This was the only one I could afford which had (some) decent reviews.I have owned it for 2 months now and just finished my 4th 8 - 10hour smoke; it has worked great on every one. My smoker is on my patio and I have had no transmission problems when I am anywhere in my house.I really like the user selectable high/low air temperature feature. I was to provide a pork butt for lunch which meant I had to start it around 3am. I started the fire, got the meat on and after everything stabilized I was able to go back to bed. It notified me when the temp started dropping when the fire needed more coals.
This item, its a special one. Initially i got the item and was very disappointed because it was freezing up so often, I really wanted to throw it in the trash. BUT... after a couple weeks of steering at it on the desk i thought let me make this thing work. So i googled a couple forums on the NSLU2, found out that there was a whole new world, which i was not prepared to go under the whole Linux stuff. So, looked for new forums and found that there is a new firmware made by linksys, unfortunately couldn't find it on the site, so i got a link from a forum to the linksys site where the upgrade was stored in its hidden location. Had the firmware updated and in addition to this formatted the drives in the ext3 format rather than my NTFS which i believe may have been the reason for the device freezing up from day one.Summary: Get the new update (look out in some forums for it) and format your HDD's in Ext3. It will never stick again. Amen.Additional comments: The item works as quick as any remote storage on a standard 10/100 Mbps ethernet network. If your expecting USB 2.0 speeds from this device, your an idiot. :D.
Works great! I mainly use it for moving water like falls, river streams and outside portraits. It's a high quality glass that made in Japan!
I have purchased the Sandisk 512 MB Secure Digital Ultra II for my newly acquired Kodak 7590 digital camera. So far I have no problem with it. I also use it on my Toshiba notebook which has a built-in SD-card reader. So far it works fine on the notebook computer too. I have read customers' review for the Sandisk 256 MB Secure Digital Ultra II. People were complaining about the card went dead on them after some time of use and they are returning the card for refund. I hope this will not happen to me.So far, I am very happy with it. It stores more than 200 pictures at 5MP @ Fine JPEG Compression. As for the speed of the card. I can't really tell the difference when I compare it with a regular Sandisk 512 MB Secure Digital card. Both seems to work just as fast in the digital camera and the notebook computer.
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 this mouse because I needed a wireless multi-button bluetooth mouse. This mouse works great right out of the box with my Mac. I didn't need to install any software! I love the form factor. The mouse seems to be made specifically for my hand and that gives it a wonderful feel.The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 is because the mouse is a little heavy and will take some getting use too. Other than that the mouse works as advertised.
...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.
Fought with installation for hours, finally did more research. Even Linksys says it won't work with windows and apparently as no intention of trying. I could not even find drivers on their site, any longer.
I, like many teens, get the short end of the stick when it comes to televisions. When we play video game it is often on an old ten plus year old TV that only comes with an RF outlet. What do you do if you want to get the most out of your TV without dishing out $500+ for an HDTV? Get this product!Like my intro implies I play my xbox360 on an ten year old piece of junk RF TV. Like most teens I do not have a lot of money thus I do not have an HDTV. When I was playing my xbox360 I was constantly agitated when ever I would go to a darker section of the game, snow on the TV would appear thus bringing me back outside the game world to the ugly truth of my TV's horrible picture. I wanted to get the most out of what I got so I purchased this product and an A/V S-video cable for my 360 to work with the A/V S-video RF converter in this product which works just fine. I noticed quite a few differences. The audio increased a lot both in the quality and volume the picture is another part. The only time where I noticed a huge difference from when I looped by xbox360 through my VCR to this product is that when I play xbox1 games, they look a lot sharper and with more detailed color. For xbox360 games it makes the picture more clear and with more detail. For an HD console, like the xbox360, you should save up for an HDTV but if you are not in a job that can give you enough for an HDTV, then get this product.This product doesn't make the picture better just makes it more crisp and clear so you won't notice the faint snow on your screen. Overall this product is amazing. It was very simple to set up and good for Monstercable. I am not trying to bash Monstercable but this is a rare time when I purchase a monster product and notice a substantial difference from what I had before. So, if you are stuck with an RF TV and want to get the most out of it before you dish out the bucks for an HDTV then this product if for you.
Preforms as I expected. I installed it in my Soyo motherboard. It fits; it works. I got what I wanted.
This might be the fastest USB CF reader today (is it?) but it isn't as fast as I hoped.Using HDTach, I could read a couple fast UDMA CF's at 18.1 MB/sec with this reader.The same CF's connected though a CF-SATA adapter, read at 42 MB/sec and 36 MB/sec.A hard drive connected through USB can be read at about 35 MB/sec.Oddly, performance for SD was quicker. I was able to get 19MB/sec with this reader. That's close enough to the max speed of any SD today, far as I know. (CF can be faster than SD, today.)It's a good product, just not as fast with CF as one might expect. If you want faster, consider a firewire reader if you have firewire, or a UDMA CF-ATA or CF-SATA adapter if you have some patience to get them to work properly, and know how to connect them to your computer.Another option for laptops is a cardbus UDMA CF reader. Delkin sells one. But may be difficult to get working with Vista or OSX.Delkin Cardbus 32 Bit High Speed Compact Flash Card Adapter, UDMA Compatible
I purchased this unit. Our powered subwoofer electronic unit died and I was trying to salvage the unit (Speaker was good). The subwoofer cabinet had to be cut (enlarged) to install the new unit and everything is working great now for several weeks. I am very pleased.Forrest Cobb
I bought this 2 weeks ago. It was very easy to use right out of the box (well after the battery charges). I would have liked to get a digital camera that takes AA's because they are easy to find if your battery runs out. I took this camera to Disney on Ice - even though it is very dark in the arena it took great pictures. I put the software cd into my computer it installed in about 2 seconds,..I hooked the camera up to the USB port on the computer and the pictures were instantly on my computer. I took the pictures I wanted off the memory stick took them to the grocery store and had them print them out. Couldn't be easier. NOTE: You CANNOT use a memory card with this camera. I made the mistake and bought a 1GB only to find out I needed a memory stick duo (about the same price as a memory card). Overall I love this camera...very small fit right in my purse. The shutter speed isn't great but better than most digital cameras. Also, I paid alot less at Best Buy for this.
The battery never held a charge. Sent message to customer service and never received a response. Wouldn't recommend this product or company.
Yes, even the non-MRC filters are coated, but single coating. Gives proper contrast on black and white film, using medium format camera. The yellow #9 is just right IMHO for having just a single yellow filter, cuts out excess blue and removes some haze without being too harsh, if that's what you need. Recommend that you check out the filter factor on B + W's website and adjust your ISO speed downward accordingly.Strength's are light transmittance values for schott glass and coating, and true filter factor and tint performance. Brass frame always great, won't cross thread or bind like cheap aluminum frames on others. Great price for this filter size, and likely the only yellow you need in a black & white contrast filter. Used in fall with Aspen Trees, Turns Aspens whiter on the film, and skies darker.
I love this mouse for surfing or when I am playing RPGs. Nice change from a regular mouse and a nice break on my wrist as well, but my thumb does get tired after a while. Overall I love it!
I have had the Zen Neeon for some considerable time now and the MP3 player works extremely well. The wheel control takes a little getting used to and a search feature would be very useful. So you have to organize your songs in folders before up loading. The best way to load I have found is by dragging and dropping directly from Windows.
I have already entered a review for the company, but the only reason they contacted me via e-mail last time was a review here. So I'll try again since the exchange has gone dry.I would give this company a zero if I could. This has been a horrible experience for me. The costomer service is non-existent and I won't order from them again. The item had an incorrect description associated with it and I would just like to return it without penalties, but can never talk with anyone and their response via e-mail was one incomplete sentence. Now nothing. It isn't worth the price (I found it somewhere else for about the same) if there is no customer service associated with the purchase. Don't order from them if you can avoid it.
These cartridges and printers appear to be long-lasting and they definitely are easy to replace. However, I which Brother wouldn't make the printer disable all printing when only one cartridge is low on ink.
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.
I just bought a pair of these and I am going to return them immediately. The headphones filtered the ambient sounds (from outside the headphones) into a loud hissing somewhere around 3khz. For the non audio pro's out there, that's kind of like an ocean sound, very loud, audible during all silences in music. Sounded like 1-3khz was way boosted in the music too, making for a very harsh mid-high (vocals).
I have used pelican dry boxes for years and they perform as described. They are worth the money and will usually outlast whatever you keep in them. A little soap and water and the light colors will look like new.
The video ipod's volume control is as old as the 1st generation, which is as primitive as the volume control on the first radio. (I'm 82 so I can still remember that first radio). On my ipod I listen to every kind of music from Bach to Wagner.
Plug in and it worked on my Vista with the XP driver in the CD. But I downloaded Vista driver from their web site anyway and it works fine.
This scanner has been my family's sole scanner for several years now. The scan quality is excellent, and the ease of use makes scanning possible for even the most technology illiterate!
Replacing my Nikon film type N6006 with this digital was the best trhing I did this year. Coupled with a 2 day Nikon School workshop it has brought a new and higher level of skill and enjoyment to my hobby.
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 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.
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!
I was hesitant to purchase something I had not yet seen, however this mouse is easy to use, works great, and fits in my hand well. I have no complaints about its functionality, just wish it had a couple more buttons on it (for the thumb, and left-right scrolling)
I used to be the biggest fan of these; I got 2 of them, one for my mom and one for me.But they could be a lot better. The first problem is with the satellite speakers. They get very loud for their range, but they need more kick. They've got plenty of mids to highs, but in the mid to mid-low range the don't do anything. Any bass-ish drum type sounds, when heard right next to a satellite, sound like a mix between a "bop!" and a "bip!". Basically it sounds too high pitched from the satellite itself for a drum. I believe Logitech tries to compensate for this by using the subwoofer....for instance I've found it goes up to at least 200hz, maybe beyond that. My friend's system leaves anything above 110hz to the satellites.The other thing is how focused the subwoofer's sound is. Its very blurry, making basses sound rather muddy. I don't have a big problem with this, its really only noticeable in some songs. Plus I like bass a lot, which this woofer has PLENTY of. So over all, even with the subwoofer's faults of going to high for its range and for blurring the things it does play, I still love it.The fact that the satellites leave anything around 220hz and down to the subwoofer is not comforting. If they went just 100hz lower, they'd be literally perfect. Granted they get _incredibly_ loud, but they'd do so much better to have more oomph and kick to them.I was reading the other day that a system with 2 speakers per satellite, for instance the Klipsh 5.1 system, would be better. In each satellite, one of the speakers covers the mids to highs, the other the mids to lows. Their subwoofer also has 2 8" drivers, as opposed to the z-5500's one 10" driver. So the Klipsh won't have as much wall shaking bass as the z-5500, but all around, from bass to highs, the sound will be more precise and clear. I haven't actually heard the Klipsh Surround System, but purely based on the 2 speakers/satellite logic that cover only the frequencies they're best at, they should be better. If I were to buy a system right now, I'd get the Klipsh Surround System. If you care about how your music sounds, go with them.On the other hand, the control unit has everything one could want as far as controls go except for a subwoofer-satellite cutoff meter. Its got DPL2, THX, and DTS96/24 decoding. Very nice; its too bad the Klipsh don't have these and such a variety of inputs.
This is a fantastic tool. It's small and easy to carry. The brush slides out, you clean all the big stuff off your lens, then you slide it back in. You then open the lid for a nice microfiber tip, and using a circular motion, you start in the middle and work your way to the outside to clean the lens. Pop the top back and toss it back in your pocket or bag and go back to shooting. 10 seconds to a clean lens. Super convenient, super useful and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Nice tight fit and good quality cable. Using it to join my DAC and amp and does the job well.
I am so glad I found the Camcorder battery for my OLD camera....What a relief to find it for my old camera!
great battery! does the job and I am very happy with it . can't beat the price
It is perfect for my ton of drumset microphones. Heavy duty as all pelican products are. Price was half what I found in local stores.
Package was damaged upon delivery, no communication with the vendor on how to send back and get a new product. Disputed with credit card company. I will not pay for a damaged product! Bummer.
I bought these speakers from frys electronics for $49 a piece. I they sound really. The clearity and bass is terrible. Overall, these are great speakers, you will not regret for buying it. I love it.
Not cheap and so slow that it kills all productivity. I would have been better of buying a long USB cable in the first place. Now I have a bluetooth adapter that only fits a canon printer and it it totally worthless. 1 to 4 minutes to print a page depending on color etc. If you really need one of these adapters I RECOMMEND REARRANGING YOUR OFFICE TO GET CLOSER TO THE PRINTER OR BUY A LONG USB LOW LOSS CABLE. YOU WILL BE HAPPIER!!!!!!!
I bought this for my bedroom set up and have been more then impressed. Compared to my Bose Accoustimass and Harmon Kardon set up in my theatre room, these are amazing! Sub is groundshaking and built in dts/dolby decoder does a great job. Sound quality is good and even includes a boost mode when turned up past max volume! the only complaint is i wish they had more than 1 opitcal audio input.
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.
I also purchased this player and promptly returned it. It was packaged nicely with a nice box, but little else appealed to me once I got the thing going.First, the player failed to play many CD-R's that would play fine on my computer. I checked to see if this might just be a problem with my writer/reader combination, however using other CD players confirmed that my EXP103 was the problem.The sound is poor. When the player did play CD's it did so with a lot of background noise with a relatively &quot;flat&quot; sound quality. This even occured with original audio CDs.I returned this thing and took a stab at a Rio Volt and haven't looked back. The Volt is the best damn thing I've bought since I purchased my first Sony Walkman back in 1982. Maybe Sony will do even a better job...
The Garmin GPS 12XL is exactly what I was looking for. I was not after a GPS unit that had stored maps, as in New Zealand there isn't that much mapping information available - hence I didn't go for the mapping GPS products.It is a sturdy, compact, and portable unit, only slightly larger than my cell phone (Nokia 6120). It fits easily and comfortably in my pocket.Battery life so far has been very good.It is very simple to use, and easy to navigiate once you become familiar with the interface and functions. You can easily operate it with only one hand. The displays are very functional and quite flexible in the information they display.Whilst it can be a bit of a pain modifing waypoints manually, doing on the computer and then uploading them will save you much time. Download some free software, get the car adapter/pc serial combo cable and you'll be sweet. My first data transfers were trouble-free and easy to do. It works well in the car off the power as well.I also purchased the car antenna, and this generally provides accuracy down to +/- 4-5 metres which is about the limit due to atmospheric error. If you are going to use the 12XL in your car - get the antenna.I showed it to a friend recently and he went snap - he had just purchased two units the same for a Search and Rescue team.I look forward to a good relationship with my 12XL :)
We use this unit at work and it was a breeze to setup. After a great experience with it, we've picked up 4 more of these units for all the printers. Everytime, the unit was very easy to setup and everything was up and working in no time. For Windows XP machines, we didn't even need the setup CD; XP has the Netgear print server drivers support built in. Even Win2K could support the basic functions without installing the setup CD. For the cost of this unit, it is a great value. I did know that I had to send in for the wireless card, so that was no surprise.
I really enjoy my MP3 Player. The sound is crystal clear and I like the options FM radio provides. The 512MB is just the right size for my listening habits.
Headphones were exactly what I expected. They arrived on time and the packaging was very safe. I've really enjoyed using them. Thanks!
other than the lights scaring the hell outta ya at night, looks like police lights in the rearview, this is a great amp for the price! have had it now for 3 yrs without a problem, hot georgia sun to the frozen tundra of wisconsin, never-fail performance!
I won't even use these if the CD or DVD is going to be used by my husband or anyone else with little patience. This is such a tight fit you are going to get finger prints all over your CD while trying to get it in and out of this sleeve. Someone with especially little patience might even break the CD while trying to force it in. Also, it is double sided so when you put the second CD in the other side that side of the sleeve crinkles up. It seems well enough made so I would have given it four stars if the CDs fit in more easily. I don't feel like returning this so I'll just use it as a single sleeve for CDs only I listen to occasionally.
I'm using it right now. This stand fits in my very small sleeve that I use for my mac. It is nicely machined and sturdy. Very clean. I got one for each member of the family
If there's even a little shake on the unit, it disconnects and you have to push it back in. Spend couple dollars more to get a better one.
This is actually very good handheld here, i recommend you to buy it because it has a very bright screen when i sychronise it doesn't crash like other TOO complicated machines. I added compact flash and had some of my movies in my computer transformed into window CE 3.0 usable movie item in windows media 7.1. REALII
Nuts! I fished around for 2 weeks before making this mistake.Excited, I un-boxed these, installed, and put them on. Oh My Gawd, are they terribly uncomfortable!!The plastic-over-foam padding is so stiff there's no padding to it at all. These immediately became an irritant, and because they have absolutely no give, there is no way to escape the discomfort that quickly becomes pain. The pads are big enough that there's no way to put some of the weight forward of the ears, and small enough that they do not go OVER the ears. Also, there is no side-to-side pivot on them, they seem determined to place the entire weight right on the sensitive part of the ear cartilage, whereas I wish I could shift some of the stress to just forward of the ear. No luck at all.5 minutes is my absolute limit with these.I use a Logitech headset at work which isn't all that comfortable, but in comparison are way better than these. Sad! I am immediately relegating these to my junk pile, possibly will see if the wife can make any use of these.
Previously, I had an inexpensive router with two internal antennas. I was having range problems where devices in another room could no longer connect to the router after being put in a new furniture unit. This D-Link router with it's three external antennas allows them to connect fine, with a strong signal.Setup is fairly good, about on par with linksys. It also has a USB port which seems a much nicer solution to sharing a printer between multiple computers.For the price I'd definitely recommend this router.
I had been trying to get satellite television in my new apartment for over a month, and the new seasons of my favorite local shows were starting. A co-worker mentioned he plugged some rabbit ears into his TV that was in a room that didn't have a cable connection and got HD free over the air. It was then I remembered my boyfriend's TV had a built in digital tuner. I did a little research (antennaweb.org) and found I needed a medium directional antenna with pre-amp to get all the channels I wanted. I search for that here on Amazon, and this is what came up. For only $25, what a deal. With my Amazon Prime trial and discounted 1 day shipping, it came just in time for the beginning of the new season of shows. It works beautifully. The digital picture is amazing, I can't believe it's free. The channels we don't get are simply not being broadcast in digital yet. Totally worth the $25, even if you're using it as a temporary fix while waiting for a more permanent TV solution like me... though this will make you think twice about paying for cable. Make sure to do your research to make sure this type of antenna will work for you, your location and your TV.
Exceptionally easy to use.Very intuitive. Note pecullar California law against windshield mounting. Get the dash mount system in CA just in case.
I wanted this tv so bad because of it's convenience and style that I purchased it and returned it 3 times to get a working one. Every one of them stopped functioning correctly after 8-10 days. The picture went fuzzy and only the sound could be heard. I went and upgraded to the same tv but the eddie bauer edition found at target for 50$ more and have had it over three months now with no problems. Don't waste your money on this worthless piece of junk!!!
We were looking for a simple point and shooter and this one fit the bill - it worked so well that we ordered a second one... It is easy to use and worked right out of the box without a glance at the instruction books - Incidently, when we did look at the instructions we found them to be quite comprehensive and clear... A second set of books in Spanish was a nice touch... Printing the pics directly to an HP photo printer is a snap... The A460 is easy on batteries and fits into a shirt pocket... We recommend ordering an additional memory card (high speed - at least 2GB) because the standard card (16MB) that came packed with the camera is just not enough...
The spacebar sticks and is incredibly hard and stiff to use. This fact alone makes it completely unusable and it is going straight in the trash. It's a known problem that Microsoft is doing nothing about, as a Google search revealed. Also, the software that comes with it auto-installed and then promptly crashed. I used to think no Microsoft product could be worse than IE, until I tried this rotten piece of rubbish. Don't waste your money.
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 is awesome and easy to set up. I am not a computer genius and still no problems. I am sure that you will find it worth while and now am even using wireless printing and networking with this thing. Seriously, you won't be disappointed!
GOT A GREAT PRICE FOR THIS RADIO. IT HAS A GOOD SOUND QUALITY AND UNFORTUNATELY IT IS THE ONLY ONE FOR THE XM DELPHI SKY2 RADIO. BUT I WOULD BUY THIS AGAIN
Perfect size for what I needed. They sound great too! I have a Sansui 9090 DB receiver, got these speakers a couple months ago for it, and I could not be happier!
I was able to install this with just a couple of screwdrivers after watching some youtube videos. It works perfectly!!!
Sony has discontinued this portable CD player, probably because everyone uses MP3 players. Wish they would go into production again, because it is a great player, can take a lot of abuse, but just keeps on playing.
I have one of these that I got many years ago, & I can't live without it. I worry that one day it will break & I'll be stuck having to get a new model. I don't like the new ones as this was a classic that was made to last & all my chargers/docking stations would work on it. I had been looking for a used one to have as a back up that didn't cost a fortune, as couldn't believe the price of them. When I saw this one at a low $60 price, I was thrilled & ordered immediately. It arrived very quicky & yes it has some minor scratches on it, but I don't care at all, I was able to load my itunes library immediately with no issues, & I used it to be sure all ok. It works like a charm & I am very relieved & happy I found a back up one at a good price.
I've used refractor scopes, spotting scopes, binoculars and camera lenses for many years. I know what optics should do and this scope is an example of everything it shouldn't do. If you are aware of what chromatic abberation, purple fringing is, then you have heard enough to go somewhere else. This scope has purple fringing on Everything! Any edge will have it, trees, rocks, buildings, animals, birds, even grass! It has to be the worst scope I have ever tried. Even the cheap $50 refractors have less fringing than this one and it's not just high contrast areas, it happens in Shady areas too! Absoultely not useable. Also the construction was poor. The two halves of the body are loose and rattle. If you tighten them, the adjustment ring for the focus binds and locks up. The front hood digs into the body when extended and overall fit & finish is less than expected. If you feel this is a good scope, then you must not know what a good scope is. Even the Barska & NcStar junk is a step above this one! I can't afford a good scope any more, so I tried a cheap one. Now I just want to ship it back and forget the whole thing....
Yes, I would definitely recommend this item to others people. The prices for this replacement piece is an excellent buy.
I am not techno saavy, but this product is really easy. I just recently purchased the Shuffle too! We have two Ipods in the family. We love the technology, size and simplicity. Very, very good investment. I am sad to see the prices going down. Makes me wish that I had waited a few more weeks to purchase.
This unit is awful. It is heavy and the aluminum piece flops out uncontrolably (it doesn't stay latched down). This is not like some of the models you may have seen in the stores. Do not waste your money on this walkman!
I originally bought this out of curiosity, thinking I could return it if I didn't like it. I was intruiged by the wi-fi, and to see what kind of effort MS would put forward. I bought mine after the first firmware release, so off the bat I didn't experience the software issues that others seem to. I downloaded the latest from the zune web site (I do this with everything, the CD in the package is almost always dated). Hooked up my Zune and the music synced up. The user interface on the device is the best out of all the MP3 players I have owned or used in the past, my Creative ZVM and Zen Xtra (own) and Ipod (used but not owned). The large screen is tops for visibility (my ZVM is clearer but not overwhelmingly)and the up and down and side to side navigation was strange at first but now I love it. Above all it sounds fantastic, better than the Ipod, and hair better than my Creatives. Videos transfer with the Zune software easier than my ZVM, never used an Ipod for video, and I don't do a lot of video.On the down side, I haven't got to play with the Wi-Fi, but I haven't run into anyone I know with one, so sill interested but until it becomes more widespread I will wait. Even more disappointing to me and this is mainly what cost it a star and keeps me from replacing my Creative Zen Vision M is lack of support for [...] and audio bookmarking.I like it enough to keep it and I am getting one for my wife, so I will probably end up testing the wi-fi shortly. I will hope that Audible and MS will address the audio book thing in a firmware update coming soon. Overall it was a great first shot for MicroSoft, but they shouldn't rest on this.
Outside of the superb sound that flows from the speakers, their size is the best part! You will not be disappointed with these, there is so much control of the sound in these speakers. The bass module's sound can be controlled by positioning or by changing the level on the speaker itself. Only downside is the price. If you have a ton of room to spare, go for a bigger speaker system that can match the quality at a cheaper price. But if space is an issue at all, id certainly recommend these.
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!!
I already had the smaller version of this bag but it was time to move up a little. I have a larger Tamrac backpack bag I use everyday, but doesn't have room for my "strobist" gear. I can fit 4 SB900 Speedlights with some smaller modifiers plus a few Justin clamps in the bag, along with a few other odds and ends. I toss this in the back seat of my truck to have what I need in a hurry without weighing down my regular bag, kind of a second bag for me.I am not fond of a regular bag for everyday use, much prefer my backpack style bag. My only complaint is that I wish it was bigger, but that was my mistake in ordering, not their fault.
I bought this cable to replace a Monster SW300 cable that produced a hum through my subwoofer whenever it was moved or another cable/electronic device was in close proximity. No more hum, and tight clean bass. Acoustic Research PR series cables are built to last with tight, durable connectors and excellent shielding. If you need a sub cable, this is the one to get. I'll never buy another Monster cable.NOTE: This is a single RCA to single RCA cable with a SEPERATE dual RCA to single RCA splitter. This is the case with all of the PR15* series subwoofer cables. Some of the pictures on [...] are a bit misleading in that respect.
Very good product with prompt shipping. Highly recommend.
Enticed by a rebate, the looks, and the ostensible functions of this printer I bought it. For those thinking of buying, a few notes:-Does not print envelopes-Picture print quality is low (Color)-Does not scan wirelessly (what's the point of having some features wireless and other wired? why have wireless capability at all?)-Copying is comparativly slow-Not Adobe (photoshop) friendly
I had briefly used one of these before and really liked the way it forms to your hand. When my mouse went I looked one of these up and the price was perfect so I bought it. At first it took a few days to get used to it, but now I have no problems with it. It was easy to hook up and get started using it. I even recommended it to a few other people.
I too, highly recommend this unit.Very intuitive and easy to use and even more so if you take a quick look at the manual. Fast re-routing, and extremely close GPS resolution - especially in WAAS mode. Good database of gas, food and other facilities.The included mapping software allows creation of routes on your PC and upload to the Zumo. Data can also be downloaded from the Zumo allowing a visual representation of your ride either of graph form or through Google Earth.Installation was a breeze on my Honda ST1300 using only the mounting hardware provided with the Zumo. No extra parts were required. The included RAM mount provides an very stable, vibration-free platform.Unless you really MUST have XM and Bluetooth, the 450 will do the job for you quite nicely.
Quick service to receive the router. Didn't realize I also needed network adapters for other computers to get the benefits of the router. Besides the added expense, I had problems with the Marketplace merchant for the adapter.
I love this product. I can take my music with me on long road trips or when I'm just driving down the street. It is by far some of the best money I have ever spent. I strongly recommend buying this!
when they see me tinkering with the visor and then come over and find that i'm taking a candid picture they are so in awe that they are more curious then upset. this add-on is worth the bucks. for the price and the size (and the james bondishness) of it the color pics are more then okay. now if they only made a digital camcorder...........
Unit located in a warehouse in North Florida. Has been in place for 9 years. Recently the building was directly hit by lightning. The electrical surge channelled through an electrical outlet to the TowerMax and back to the AT&T phone jacks. Electricity fried the jacks, the electrical plug and the phone wires attached to them. On the equipment side of the TowerMax, we lost 2 fuses and a minor card in the phone system. The TowerMax looked like it was heated with a blow-torch. It died to save my phone system. 9 Years after we installed it and multiple lightning storms later, we buried the old one in a dumpster and installed a new one. Don't go without one of these.
This headset is really comfortable and its easy to hear the person on the other end. I highly recommend it for comfortable phone conversations.
I bought this without paying attention to the description (Single). I didn't realize this took a left and right signal. I am still very happy with the purchase and think it sounds great. I also tried bi-wiring it, which worked fine too. I didn't leave it this way, but wanted to see how it sounded.
This is my first digital camera ever. I had been putting off the purchase for a long time because I knew nothing about digital cameras and I was afraid of the learning curve. This camera is really easy to operate and retrieve pictures from. However it chews through batteries at an alarming rate and the Minolta accessories are {spendy}.
My son loves this because he doesn't have to stop in the middle of a game to go fin batteries. I think I've already saved enough in battery purchases to cover the cost of this item. Definite must have for the gamer in your life.
Not much to say here. Cable works great, no problems to report. The price certainly makes it an attractive choice. I would purchase again.
I actually bought a pair from ebay at the beginning of summer (3 months ago?) for $3 and they're still working great! They're surprisingly loud - I mean that in a good way - and the earbud design allows you to get some outside noise. The sound seems pretty clear as well, but maybe I'm used to crummy headphones. I'm not much of an audiophile so this review is mostly here to say that these headphones work pretty well.I wear mine whenever I'm listening to my ipod.. which usually is when I'm walking around or running. I've had some problems with the earbuds falling out occassionally, but I've found that twining the earbud wires helps keep them in place. And that the left earpiece doesn't fit my left ear very well. Funny. My only other gripe is that the cable is a little short, but that's nothing too serious.
Not sure if this is the equal of the original Panasonic battery but as a back up it is more than adequate and the price was right.
I purchased this enclosure to replace a cheaper one from Compusa that started failing on me.This one has a solid and sturdy metal casing and also includes a metal stand. You may place the unit horizontally or vertically. It runs silently and does not overheat at all.I installed a Maxtor 120GB IDE drive in this enclosure. You can install a new or used hard drive (HD) as well. Drive capacity is high (over 350GB). The only small detail to be observed during installation is to set the drive as a master. This requires a tiny jumper to be placed on your HD. Usually, the HDs indicate the jumper locations, so this shouldn't complicate things too much unless you dont't have a jumper at hand.Once the drive is enclosed, you must connect it to the USB port on your PC. I'm a Windows XP user and XP doesn't require any special software installation. Your enclosed HD is recognized as a huge USB 2.0 flash drive and Windows assigns a drive letter automatically. For a new drive, Windows will prompt you to initialize (format) it first.My honest recommendation based on my past experience is to shell out a few more bucks for quality, don't go for the cheap ones. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
I researched HDTVs for over six months before I found the courage to buy. HDTV terminology and technology is confusing enough. Then there is the debate on LCD versus Plasma making it all quite confusing -- with neither emerging as the clear winner. It came down to this for us, we have a bright room and from everything we read LCD is the clear choice for this scenario.I watched local prices diligently for three weeks, and all the national retailers listed the unit about $500 above the Amazon price. I worried about making such a major purchase online. Never again will I worry. Ordering could not have been simpler. The TV arrived 4 days after I made the purchase. The shipper deboxed the unit in my den and it was ready to hook-up when I came home from work. Setup was simple -- really simple. I had the TV working in under 30 minutes.I have been using the TV for about 3 weeks now, and I can honestly say I grow more pleased with it the more I use it. HDTV is amazing and Discovery HD really understands how to make HDTV breathtaking! While I love the HDTV shows on the TV, I am most amazed how the TV handles regular channels. There is still a lot of TV out there not in HD format. Regular and zoom modes on the 40XBR2 do not appear overly grainy or distorted. We have a fairly cheap DVD player, and the TV displays those beautifully. So much so, a HD DVD player is not really on our wish list.I don't think you can go wrong with this TV or ordering it online from Amazon. I am sold on both.
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 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.
The description says it does not work with the 80 Gig Zune. It requires a bit of persuasion to cram it into the cradle but it does fit and works fine.Works with the 30 Gig.I should knock off a star for the battery DOA in the remote, but I read the reviews and was prepared. These things have probably been sitting around for many years.
Was skeptical because of size. I am an amatuer photographer, and have had two different dig cams plus dig camcorder that takes stills. Was looking to buy Mavica fd95. Basically talked into buying Pentax Optio 330 by a sales person, who said if I didnt like it I could play with it for two weeks and bring it back. I am not taking it back! The first photo I took looked like it didnt come out right. BUT...we had also bought a photo printer, where you just stick the card in the printer, select the size you want to print, select the picture, and print. WOW!!! I could NOT believe my eyes! I did NOTHING to this photo, except snap it. It was GORGEOUS! The only thing I do not like is the size of the viewfinder and the size of the LCD, but I WILL get used to it. Perfect for carrying in Purse or pocket!
Perfect size. Fits everything camera body and two lenses comfortably. Has a waist strap and shoulder strap which is convenient.
The software does not work on windows 98 SE. I attempted emailing for support and it had been 2 weeks and no response yet. They must be overwhelmed with emails and calls about how terrible their product is. I bought this camera to send video emails and that program does not work. All in all the product is garbage go another way.
This case is great for protecting your camera investment. I got this to keep my screen and the camera body from being scratched when I carry the camera in another bag, or in my luggage. The case is a nice fit for my G9; I've seen the other review about the strap not tucking inside. Frankly this wasn't a big concern for me. The strap is for security, so being able to hold the strap or hang it over my shoulder/neck is a plus, in my mind. The case is sturdy and snug and can protect your G9/G7 from dings and scratches.
This is a very good Pocket PC. I have owned a couple PalmOS devices and a couple Pocket PC devices and I am a fan of the Pocket PC OS. Previous to this I had a Compaq iPAQ H3835, which I liked quite a bit. Unfortunately it was "borrowed" at a trade show about a month ago. As I began the quest for a new Pocket PC I read many reviews, professional and non-professional (like this one) and it seemed that the theme was consistent. First, if I wanted to stick with Compaq/HP, I should buy another 3835. The 3950, while offering better graphics, had limited if any performance improvements and was not worth the extra $$$ and neither was the new 5450. Second, if I wanted to look outside of Compaq/HP the Toshiba e740 was the device to beat.So as a previous iPAQ H3835 owner I noticed no performance improvements with the e740 over H3835. The screen quality is very similar though the iPAQ screen is larger. The pros of the iPAQ are the keyboard options (loved the thumbpad) and a much better integrated speaker (no difference w/headphones). The pros of the e740 are integrated wireless (though somewhat weak) and integrated Compact Flash. These options (add'l memory and wireless) are both requirements for me and on the H3835 add significant size and cost, more than making up for the $70 difference. It is also important to note that if you get the Toshiba expansion pack ($25-50) you can hook it up to a monitor and USB keyboard (sorry, no thumbpads). So in the end, I went with the e740 and am pleased overall.
Very nice product shipped quickly. These worked extremely well for my needs. I would recommend them to anyone who need them.
I love this camera. Let me begin by stating why I have given it 4 stars as opposed to 5. If you are using regular AA batteries you better buy stock in Duracell or Eveready. This camera burns through batteries very quickly even if you do not use the monitor. I recommend buying the package that includes the rechargeable batteries and/or buy an AC adapter. And gosh, why didn't it come with a case?With that being said, the picture quality is supberb on just the default settings. I have never used the highest quality setting and every one raves about the quality of my pictures. Not only the quality as seen on a computer or printed on an at home printer, I recently uploaded the pics to an online developer and the hard copies were BETTER than pictures I take with my standard film camera. Initial set up was very easy, once I put in the batteries and the memory card I was taking pictures no problem. It has a myriad of features including zoom, digital zoom, ability to take extreme close-ups (great for online auction addicts), several flash options, create QuickTime movies, blend pictures together for panaramic shots, auto timer (so the photographer can get in the picture) among many others! It has a slew of features that I am sure are for the more "professional set" and at some point I'll play with those. Hooking the camera to the PC is also a snap. Once you install the software and connect to the USB port the camera becomes a "removable" disk drive that you can navigate to just like any other disk drive. The Camedia software is simple but does the job but those who want more complex operations may need additional software. It has an one click Instant Fix that works remarkably well. I am a very satisfied customer.
I recieved this camera for my graduation present. I really enjoy the little size and its capability. The digital effects that are possible to use are kind of neat, you can choose between easy and several different settings to be able to capture the best picture for the things you are shooting. It also has the ability to be transfered to your computer, which is nice, you can edit your clips. all in all this is a pretty nice product. HfHf ^^
I found the item useful but since I keep it closed while photographing subjects, I find it bothersom to keep opening it.
I am yet to buy one of these but it looks fantastic. I want to use it for recording but converting stuff won't be a problem.Why? Transfer the file, open the software, open a decent sound recorder (not old windows one, but media player 8-9-10 might do the job) and set it up to capture at the quality you want, use volume control to turn on recording from "WAVE" or "WHAT U HEAR" with volume at max, mute everything else, you can guess the rest maybe?Fully digital transfer bypassing the DACs and amps.. only problem is using the sound card, its at single speed. :-)Its slow and still might not be as good as you want, but it will definately beat the method i've had to use with an older one, first of the MDLPs - transferring from headphone to line plug and then having to amplify it by a crazy amount.
Even though I am at a growing out point in my hair style, and my hair is still a bit short. I was able to get great results from this product. It dries and curls at once so you don't need to hold a brush and a blow dryer at once to style your hair.
We have an RV with three satellite input options. We have the King Dome on the front of the roof of the RV, a MotoSAT in the middle of the roof of the RV, and a pair of coax fittings in a bay on the outside of the RV that can be fed from an external, tripod mounted dish. Each of these three sources feeds two separate receivers in the RV, one for the front TV and one for the rear TV.We feed the external dish source and the King Dome source into one SW21 at the front, and one SW21 at the rear Dish receiver location. We then feed the output of those into two more SW21's, one at each location, along with the source from the MotoSAT, to make all three sources available to each of the two Dish receivers. That's a total of four SW21's. The system works great.I would suggest not having more than one source locked onto a satellite, however, as the different coax lengths would no doubt present two seriously incompatible data streams to the receivers. In other words, take care to have only one data source feeding into the network. I am extremely happy with the results from the SW21 Multi-Dish Switch.
This camcorder's quality and features far exceed my JVC Evario 3CCD's quality and features, plus it cheaper. But I'm returning it in favor of my inferior JVC Everio GZ-MC500 because it's too heavy and bulky. Also, it's obviously a camcorder, whereas the JVC looks like a still image camera which has allowed me to videotape people when they thought that they were being photographed (they act more natural).I am so disappointed that Sony could not make this camcorder more compact. For now, I'll have to just wait for technology to advance to where they can create the JVC-sized camcorder with Sony's HD line quality. *sad face*
This case has protected my precious iPod over the years so well, it still looks like new.I love it because of how it completly protects my iPod from scratches, drops, spills, and many more.I highly recommend it!!!!
Very good product - what you see is what you get kind of a product. The two coolers are very quiet and they keep the laptop cool. No on/off button, plug and play. The noisy laptop cooler never started after using Vantec's cooler. I am using for almost an year now, no problems it all.Recommended. Cheap and worths the money.
I have installed many and this is the only one I would recommend. Two arm mount needed for larger tv. I mounted 37 inch on one arm mount.
This usually sits beside our iPod attached to a Bose computer speaker set and performs very well with the external antenna generally pointed southward out a window from across the room... very good reception.Wish it had Mac software!
I got the Rio Nitrus for a Christmas present and I thought it would solve the problem of having to fumble through those annoying Cds and batteries; I was wrong. The Nitrus is very unreliable. It worked just fine for me the first week...and then, like icdrjjk said, it froze. i had to look on the support website to find out how to reset the thing, therefore deleting all of my music. It gets worse, then i could only download music to a certain memory point (983/1500 MB)when the Nitrus would then start to click and click...dislpaying an OPERATION TIMED OUT message. So then i need to call 3 costumer support people so they could OK me returning the defective Nitrus to the manufacturer. My suggestion is not to get this Rio...or a Rio at all. Stick with a reliable MP3 player like an Ipod.
THIS WAS A GREAT BUY. GOOD PRICE AND DELIVERY TIME. I AM MORE THAN PLEASED WITH THE ITEM. IT IS EASY TO USE AND STORE.
Got this used lens recently, because I was growing tired of the limited zoom on my Minolta Maxxum AF 35-70mm lens I have for my original Maxxum 600si 35mm Film Camera.Upon receipt I noted the quality of the lens, that the previous owner had taken really good care of it. It's practically brand new and works flawlessly.One thing I do notice is that my digital lenses of similar zoom-range, are about twice the girth. This AF 70-210mm lens takes a rather small 49mm diameter filter, yet on a 35mm SLR it doesn't cause to much trouble. The only set-back is that you'll have to use a larger aperture when you're shooting with shutter priority (unless you've got plenty of daylight available).The smooth motions of the focus and zoom rings shows the precision that Minolta put into their lenses -- something you can always count on from Minolta.This lens does NOT have a focal-distance window, but personally I don't really miss it. It hss Auto-Focus which works really well and quick, yet is rather loud, but that's just because it is older technology.So overall, I love the lens, it provides me more flexibility with my 35mm SLR. I took one star off for the clunky, noisy auto-focus and for the small 49mm diameter front lens filter ring. However, when you consider the price of these used lenses, you can be sure they're worth the money you pay.Once I get around to taking some photos with this lens, I will post them. I can't wait to try it out, gotta get some film first. :)
I purchased these to go with my Panasonic KX-TG6512B DECT 6.0 PLUS Expandable Digital Cordless Phone...These work great especially for long phone calls. Great clarity from the headphone and no complaints about the voice quality on the other end.
I purchased this so that I could plug multiple USB based devices into my MacBook Pro. It works like a champ. It is even small enough that I could take it with me when I travel, but I usually just leave it at home.
I bought this item for a Christmas gift. It was cute and exactly what I wanted. However, it does not work with the iPod nano 5th generation even though it says it works with all iPods. The device does not sit on the docking station well, thus it does not charge. If we want to use the speakers, the iPod has to sit beside the docking station as the plugs do not match up, which defeats the purpose of having a docking station. All in all, we were disappointed with this product which is a shame because the size and shape are perfect for the small space we wanted to place it in.
I have been using it for about a week, chatting with my family over Skype, Yahoo and MSN. It is a Microsoft product and you can install the software which will Windows Life Messenger when you press the "Call" button on the remote, which is attached to the cable. I like that, but I would like it more when I could choose what program I want to use, or I press "call" and a list with the communication software opens and I pick the one I want. It would be perfect then.I was using Yahoo messenger video call and during the call I plugged in the headset and I couldn't use it. I found out I can only use it before I make the call, I am not sure if this was one time bug or maybe my yahoo settings were wrong. I will try to find that out.Quality and noise reduction are great. It feels great and is of good quality.
Although I paid $480 when I bought it in a trip to Korea 4 years ago, I still feel it's worth the money. The picture quality is great. I think point and shot cameras are built on rangefinder architect. Rangefinder camera always gets better pictures than SLR. I bought a canon dslr before it doesn't power up so I return it. Last year I bought another canon dslr before a trip to Paris. When I came back from the trip and compair the pictures on my computer, I found the samsung point and shot camera's pictures are much better than the canon. Guess what, I returned the canon again.It's also a nice MPV and mp3 player. I converted lots of movies into the SD cards and had a lots of fun on the flights. The batter last very long. I also bought two more batteries from ebay for $8.This Samsung camera is a great keeper.
Boy, did I hate my old Syvania unit!!!! I tried at least 5 different brands of DVD-R's that met the specs exactly (including the top-rated Taiyo Yuden), I was extremely frustrated with the concept of DVD Recording. Only a couple of the earliest attempts gave me a poor quality but usable disk.I gave up and bought a new DVD Recorder. After much research on the internet, I bought a Panasonic DMR-ES45VS. (I needed the VCR combo to convert old camcorder tapes to DVD and liked the thought of the HDMI up-conversion for my HDTV. To be honest, I haven't seen much benefit from the up-conversion on commercial DVD's as I had hoped to. The 35VS model doesn't have this. With the 35VS unit I would miss the SD slot, which I wasn't expecting to even use. However, I love putting an SD card from my camera in the unit nand being able to view a slide show on the big screen with remote control input to advance pics. Is it worth the extra $40-50? I don't know, but the reviews are better on the 45VS as well.)I have been using it for 2-3 months and I love it's DVD recording performance. I have burned close to 100 dvd disks and only created 2 coasters. This while using up the old, cheap DVD-R's I had tried to use on the old unit. The unit is pretty easy to use. I really like the Flex Recording mode on the unit. I transfer movies from my TiVo to DVD frequently. If a movie is between 2 & 3 hours the Flex mode allows a noticeably improved picture quality over the 4-hr EP mode.Buy this unit if you want a safe bet. You get what you pay for in this instance!
Buying the Athena iVoice for my 80G ipod Classic was the best $70.00 I've ever spent! My brother has a Bose radio, and I can't tell the difference (except for the price!). I have to admit that I was skeptical when I read everyone's reviews, but for the price difference, I decided that it was worth the risk. The clarity and volume are amazing! Now I listen to music more than I watch TV! I highly recommend the iVoice as a cheaper alternative to the Bose. You won't be sorry about the cash you save!
On my old PC and LCD monitor I got very poor image quality with this cable. My PC couldn't tell what refresh rate the monitor I'm using is or anything. Image is also blurry with slight ghosting. Plug and Play functionality is also missing.Spend a little extra and get a nicer cable. Don't buy!
We recently purchased a smaller version of this TV--a new one. Same problem, within 5 months, the power died, and the repair bill will be $150, if it is worth fixing. We certainly aren't going to bother ...
I bought this cable as an alternative to the $26 Dynex cable I purchased from BEST BUY. When it arrived, I unplugged the Dynex and plugged in this one. I instantly noticed a change in quality.This cable has THE WORST video quality I'VE EVER SEEN!!!! The color was faded, the picture quality was very low. This cable is just horrible!!!
Turn on your bluetooth receiver at your pc/laptop, turn on the mouse. The mouse gets detected, and it is immediately usable. There is a CD that comes with the mouse from Logitech that should enable the user to re-assign button functionalities. However, the CD wouldn't install the software for me as it thought the bluetooth stack on my laptop was not compatible (it's a vaio with toshiba bluetooth stack). In my case, I can go without the CD as I did not need to reconfigure the keys. Hence, one star got taken off.
This is my first Camcoder, the other choice I considered was JVC-DV120, I liked JVC's 16x optical zoom, but its construction looked cheesy and it's much bulkier. The DV102 looks much better and has some nice features I like: zoom-mic and build-in light. It's a real good deal.Camera is pretty easy to use and takes good picture, the image stablization does a good job, I took a lot of video by holding it without a tripod, sometimes I need to walk around, and the image wasn't very jerky. The sound quality is very good, no background noise at all.In low light the image is a little bit grainy, but still very acceptable.I'm not worried about the SD card, though I do have a spare one from my digital camera, I rarely use it, the still picture quality is too low to justify the price of a card. If Panasonic removed the SD drive and offered it with a remote, I'd have given it 5 stars. The other thing I missed is it doesn't have S-video output.The Camcoder offers some manual feature such as iris lock, backlight and program AE, which are essential to cope with certain light conditions.The camera's control buttons are a little hard to reach for me by just using one hand, my hand is relatively small, so make sure it's good for your hand.Overall I feel it's perfect for begainers on a budget.Btw, the software is virtually usesless.
On the package, it says: "Wasy to Install-Made for ultra-easy Plug-&-Play installaion!"That statement couldn't be any more true. First off, It worked in my Dell Poweredge 1600sc(Windows XP), so that, in and of itself was amazing. I have yet to test out the "Hi-Speed" claims just yet, but when i plugged in my external hard drive, it loaded it pretty fast, so one can only speculate. This card is worth every single penny and it shipped very fast.I went from two usb ports to seven thanks to this awesome card.
I ordered this laptop from Amazon despite reading the warning in the review below and indeed received an OPEN BOX!!I am sending it back too and am not sure if I will receive an NEW unopened laptop if I was to reorder.I wonder if any one in customer service can assure me this?
This system has fabulous sound quality, its slim and sleek looking and so easy to use. I saw it sold elsewhere for $200, but found it on amazon for just $50. Wonderful deal....I'm very happy with this purchase.
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.
Never has been reliable; will not pick up paper and YES, it was loaded correctly. The only thing it is good for is to charge the camera.I had to spend more money on A Kodak 500 that has been acceptable.
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
I enjoy the quality of the music, and the 20 GB that hold soooo many songs. The negative thing is that it is big and bulky when compared to the Diamond Rio 300. I brought it with me to the gym today, and felt like it was pulling my shorts down when I was working out (that's how heavy it is compared to the popular light weight Mp3 players now available). While I realize it can hold 20 GB's of information, I only use the Mp3 player for workout's, so I wish the advertisement would of mentioned it's weight and compatibility for people on the go. I am finding it hard to find a strap for the case that was provided with the player. Otherwise, it is really awesome.
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!
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.
A few reviews noted problems with this router and that they needed to reset it several times. I guess my usage isn't heavy enough, or perhaps not very unique. I've had no problems for a couple of years. I think I may have reset it a couple of times way back when. The reviews I read for the new N-routers were unspectacular. So, even though this one may not be standards compliant, for SOHO use it is excellent. I will order this one for friends and not the new N-routers. Note that I have only had at most 2 machines running off the wifi and 3 machines wired, at one time.UPDATE August 10, 2009Still works like a tank. Never think about it, it's always there in the background.Today, 3 years later, I grabbed another one (used) and will get a 2nd tomorrow. So after all this time, it's still the one to get for me.
Arrived with previous owners library still on the Ipod, loved that it already had the skin attached, was not happy with the skin flicks on the drive, but overall in great condition, worked for a year, but is now corrupted. You get what you pay for, that's for sure.
As a owner of a 2nd generation hard drive based IPOD, I was pleasantly surprised how compact and tough the new IPOD Nano 8gb is. The battery life is great. My only gripe about this model is that when you first power it on and select a song or pod cast, it frequently locks up. This requires a hard reset of the nano. I suspect this is a firmware bug. Hopefully Apple will have a firmware patch for this in the near future.
This is a pretty good device all around. Its durable, easy to use for someone even in gloves, and it can be used in conjunction with Harley Davidson.com's ride planner to plan your route.2 Problems I have with it:1) Don't think it can be used as a GPS for both bike and car. It has a weird plug-in for the mount that gives it power (the only way to power the thing and use it at the same time is to power through the mount) and Garmin doesn't sell a car adapter with that end. Also, they don't sell anything that can mount it to the window of your car. It would be so easy for Garmin to make these things, but they obviously want you to own GPS's for as many things as they can get you to buy them for, regardless of the overwhelmingly high price.2) If you want to be able to just hear it tell you where to go and not mess with putting in the wires to power it up, also out of luck! It requires power to use the audio functions. So you better resign yourself to getting this thing installed if you don't feel comfortable wiring your own bike.Those two things get fixed, and I'd think it was PERFECT!
I purchased this sleeve for my 15" old style Mac Book Pro and love it! The pro fits perfectly. The pocket on the front isn't good for much aside from an ipod or some cash. Some people said that the case had a funny smell, but I didn't notice anything odd aside from the general "new smell" that most things have, and it wore of after a couple days. I don't have a cover on my pro, but the case seems flexible enough to account for the additional size, while still providing good protection for the laptop. Great buy, great price!*** Update ***I have now owned this case for 3 years. It is still a great case. I does fit a mac with the protective case on it, though the fit is more sung. The corners are wearing a bit from going in and out of my backpack, but other than that it is still in great condition and I would highly recommend it.
I got this item to power my rebel XT on long cold nights of astrophotography sessions. On my batteries, I could only get about an hour of exposures each, and had to keep checking if they were out. This item comes with a nice long cord to the "battery", and doesnt use a "wall wart". Instead it has a black box with a removable normal power cord. This saves room on your six outlet strip.My only problems with it are the "battery" doesn't really clip into the camera well, and slips out when you open the battery door. Secondly, the documentation says look in your original camera documentation to see which "battery" you should use. (It comes with two near identical ones) I had to go look it up on canon's website since I couldn't find my original documentation. How hard would it be to have a little table in the ac adapters instruction book?
Great charger. Had 3 devices plug into it n they all we're charging. One draw back which is understandable the more devices plugged in the longer it takes to charge them up
We bought this TV approximately 2 years ago, and I can honestly say that we've been very happy with it. Then within a month ago it started changing the channel. I didn't think a thing of it, I assumed that the DVD player wasn't plugged in as firmly as it should be, and it only did it while it was paused. Then one day I was watching it and suddenly the screen went blank. This was still around the same time as the other, so again, I didn't think a whole lot of it, it only happened the one time and by changing the channel and back again it worked fine. Then within the last few days I noticed a horrible smell in my room. I had my kids with me helping me look for the source of the smell, I thought maybe they had spilled something like pipe cleaner or something from my husband's toolbox. The smell was exclusively upstairs and clearly by my bedroom. The smell finally went away, with a lot of gagging on my part and I didn't think of it until later when I complained to my husband, by now I figured that the air conditioner had lost it's freon. Which he told me was impossible since it doesn't hold that much and it was still getting cold. That night, when I went to go to bed, where my husband was watching TV, the smell was back. I complained to him but he told me I was nuts that he couldn't smell anything. I put up with the smell, again gagging and still didn't get the connection. Within a day or so the picture started going out, though I thought that the cords weren't plugged in right. Last night my husband worked it over and we couldn't get the picture back for more than 10 seconds. We had to bring a different TV from downstairs. I loved this TV and to make a long story short, don't waste your money, it can't be repaired and you are stuck with a big paperweight that makes you mad when you look at it. Now we have taken the kids' TV they use for their Wii until we can save up to buy another TV for our room, which is the only place we watch. Very disappointed and I can promise I won't waste any more money on another Westinghouse. They used to be a brand name that you can trust, clearly this isn't the case anymore. I'm not going to waste my time arguing with them over the phone, they know about the problem, if it were under warranty they would barely help me then and since it isn't I won't get anywhere. So I can only hope to help some other poor person from throwing away their money and buying something else, whether it's a Vizio, Emerson, Sony, or RCA, as long as it isn't a WESTINGHOUSE!
It broke the day I got it. The plug got stuck in the wall and nearly ruined the outlet. The worst thing is that I can't get my money back because it would cost more to pay the return shipping than the product cost itself. The cheap price you pay isn't worth it.
First one came from a seller on Ebay - new in box. Self Cal issues wouldnt allow it to reset - had to return it for my money.Second one ordered direct from Escort. Paid full price so I could avoid all the third party warranty stuff. Powered it up, got 3 self Cal's, followed by Service Required.Sent it in. Argued for a new replacement as they wanted to repair. Got a new one. Lasted 6 months, Started detecting full bar everywhere and would not reset. Sent it in again - this time they did a repair, supposedly the antenna broke. (How I dont know, as there wasnt a scratch on it, nor was it ever dropped)Now..it doesnt detect as much as it did before.Oh...and your warranty is only 1 year - regardless how many times they repair it.My Uniden from 1996 does a better job detecting than this, and it cost hundreds less.Either look at the Valentine, or try a lower cost Uniden first - You'll be glad you did.
I think my wife is up to @ 1100 songs loaded onto this baby. Hooked it up to speakers and use it for many parties.
It worked for about 10 minutes then completely broke. I am sending it back. Sucks!
I've sold Monster Products and purchased them for myself. I've never been disappointed by Monster, ever. I plug all my equipment into both my older Power Center (still working) and now this new HTS 3600. Never had a problem, and the audio does have a blacker background so it's more dynamic. I've poured over $3 grand into just being able to listen to my headphones and it makes the experience. I never worry about my Home Theater System. Sounds great and I know it's protected. Have had friends get hit by lightning and everything in the house died except for what was plugged into their Power Center. So I can highly recommend this product.
This camera is really nice, takes great pictures.The only problem I have is that the dial for changing auto to sport etc seems to move at will. I an an equestrian and take the camera in the woods in a small pouch attached to my saddle. The camera gets banged around a lot and it sometimes is not be on Auto (where I usually have it while riding).I love the camera!
I've owned this for about two weeks. Best price find was WalMart online site ordering. I love that each menu choice shows on screen a brief descriptive of what that function will do. This was about $100 less than a Canon Powershot sd800 that I was looking at as well. Couldn't justify the extra $ for only 0.8 more optical zoom, and less manual controls. I do love the photos I get with Auto settings. Those with larger hands/fingers may have a bit of getting used to the small buttons on back of camera, but I think the price and features are worth the adjustment. I think my battery life is good, especially if I use card reader ($10-$20+) to download pics to computer rather than using included cables as to not drain battery or wear on camera. I have no problem navigating the menu or with the battery and card door seeming flimsy, as I read in some reviews.I'm not electronics-savy. This has been great for daily family photos so far. Also huge bonus that Sony kept the optical viewfinder, just incase sun is too bright to see the screen easily, though I haven't had this problem yet. The internal memory was sufficient for me to try it and be sure I was keeping the camera before opening the Memory Stick I purchased seperately. Overall, very pleased with my camera choice. Love the pocket size and ease of use, along with many extra features it offers.
I didn't really need it but bought it since it was on sale. Turns out this labelwriter is very easy to use and convenient, whether I want to print just one, or ten. The quality of the label is outstanding and printing is super fast. Just love it... Things manufactured in China are inexpensive but durable and well-made. Look around your home, I bet 90% of the things you have are made in China.
The item never worked. If the remote won't charge it's useless. Look elsewhere, not DLO.
I bought it about a month ago, and have no any problem with it. Actually I like it. The sound is clear and less noise. it free my hands during the talking especially for those long chats.One suggestion is if it can add a switch on microphone to mute, it will be even better.Another concern is duration. Since I'm a new user, not sure the life time
The company sent all as it appears in the offer. no complaint about it. I recommend it widely. The only thing it's a little scratch but its a little one. Very good.
I have this device serve two external USB drives (250 and 500 Gigs) over my wireless network and it works very well. It strangely lost one of the drives for no reason on one occasion, but found it again on it's own. Otherwise there have been no problems with this device.While this device does offer security features by username and password, those features are only available with an EXT2 formatted drive attached. Since my drives are FAT and NTFS, I cannot set up separate accounts.I did have an inital problem connecting my NTFS drive to the NSLU2 which required me to call customer service. My Indian representative repeatedly told me that the NSLU2 does not support NTFS even though the outside of the box proudly proclaims that it does. We eventually got it to work through a series of reboots of both the drives and the NSLU2.
dang. this mouse is neat. i wish io had 2. i can put it anywhere and it works. there's no cords at all. i bet george bush has a mouse this good.
As someone who uses headphones professionally, often for several hours a day, I am quite choosy about my sound quality. After having owned and used these for over a week (35+ hours), here are my thoughts:Bass: 5/5 - These headphones have terrific bass, some of the best bass I have heard in this form factor, nevermind at this price range.Mid-range: 4.5/5 - The mid-range tones seem a touch on the soft side, though this may be partly due to the outstanding bass, I find myself raising the equalizer slightly in these ranges.High: 4.5/5 - The upper range is smooth and completely lacking the tinny sound expected from cheap headphones. I did notice a VERY slight buzz at loud volumes when listening to a couple of extremely (extremely) high notes. Not enough or often enough to be a problem, it only affects certain pitches (I have had two different soprano singers trigger it), and even then is hardly noticeable 90% of the time, unless you are listening at a very high volume.Construction: 5/5 - They are fairly sturdy and have survived several drops already with no discernible damage to sound quality. The rotating axles that attache the earpieces to the overhead band have noticably different tolerances, as one earpiece tilts freely, while the other grips the earpiece more firmly, but that is a minor inconsistency and does not cause any discomfort.Leakage: 5/5 - These headphones have very little sound leakage. Sitting less than 3 feet away, they are entirely inaudible through quite high volumes.Overall: 5/5For the price, these are definitely the best headphones I have ever used, hands down. They produce sound worthy of headphones four or five times the price.
Here's a quick review on a practical and useful camera case. I bought 4 or 5 of these because they use a velcro pad to slide between your belt. It's also a practical size for either a camera or a cell phone. The case is durable and easy to slip on and off. Some camera cases have a belt loop forcing you to pull out the belt to slide through the case loop. Not so the Lowepro 10 and 15. Bottom line... it's worth getting.
As simple as that. If you want speed... and a smile in your face, this is not what you need.
I ordered one of these picture frames and had 2 problems with it:1. When powered-off the LCD and backlight both power-off, but after a couple of seconds the backlight turns back on and never goes off. The only way to get the backlight to shut off is to unplug it.2. Using pictures on an SD card, the display frequently showed "jpeg data corruption" for random pictures. It was not always the same picture. The files on the SD card were not corrupt. The "corrupt" pictures either did not display, or were displayed disfigured.Thinking it may just be a defective frame, we exchanged it. The second frame behaved the same way. Returning the second frame for refund.
great blue ray dvd player at a great price. easy to set up out of the box. didn't really need instructions. hooked up to internet LAN port with a cat5 ethernet cable & everything worked great. the streaming netflix feature which requires a $7.99 subscription is a must have & the you tube feature is awesome as well. highly recommend this dvd player. had to call customer support for an issue that was related to hooking the dvd player up with my home stereo receiver & they were very helpful. liked it so much bought another for another room...............again, great product at great price
Decided to put an end to experimenting with other units thatprovide little or no feedback as to charge or process. Shelled outa bit more than I'd planned but now have a unit on a shelf overmy car (long leads) that displays the status when I enter thegarage some 25' away. After cycling for a week, the batt; isnow topped - if it's getting a little dose now and then I havenot observed. The directions weren't totally clear but you'llfigure it out. Bought on popularity, keeping on performance,recommending to others. My scarcely driven 911 Carreraagrees. BTW, the spec'd batt. barely fits the cavity - withthis unit you can step down one size, save weight, get thebatt. in (blocking it well to prevent shifting) and still haveplenty of juice to start her right up. Now, have I tested theoperation with a voltmeter, no.UPDATE 1 Year laterUnit operating as above, no complaints. It cycles throughits charging steps periodically, the lights change color,the battery is always topped up.
I am new to the XM/satellite radio world so I don't have any legacy relative value issues compared to past or competing XM radios (e.g., FM transmitters). I can only describe my view of this product on its own merits...and I must say I've been thoroughly impressed. Browsing channels and listening to stations is easy as can be, the content is pretty solid, and the moreover, this Samsung unit looks good and works well. It is a VERY hassle free way of discovering and saving new music.I can't get enough of the feature where if you're listening to a song or program, at any time you can hold the center button for a second and it will record the entire song (since the beginning!) and save it to memory, for listening later. It's a great way to build a library! Never again do I have to hear a song on the radio and try to guess what song it is and hope that maybe I can buy the album later. With this, I've got a pure digital copy on here, ready to go on what is effectively my portable music player!Only drawback is that, as a satellite radio, I find that you do need reasonable access to the sky to get a signal (it starts to cut out about five to ten feet away from a window, for example). So I can't use this in the middle of a giant office building (read: my workplace). But, when I'm home the "home antenna" is connected to the docking cradle. Once in the cradle, it's plug and play and I never worry about reception. Also, I can have it record programs and whatnot for listening later...kinda like a Tivo.
I had to buy a new one after purchasing a new computer (new computers apparently don't have the old style PS2 type mouse plug) and the new one is just as nice, though maybe a little smaller in the palm, than my decade old version.
This is a cool camera and it is small and light ehough to put in your pocket. I carry mine everywhere just in case I want to take a picture. The fact that it uses only two batteries is also an advantage - you effectively get twice the battery life of many other cmaeras. While the Viking MMC cards prompted by David Payne may work in the 812, in general MMC cards are not supported with this camera. Only use SD cards in this camera.
Extremely disappointed with the player sound quality, headphones, customer support and worst of all, it doesn't play MP3 CDs burned on Windows XP.You'll know if you have the MP3 problem when Mojo skips every 25 seconds of a track. Hence, 25 seconds into a song, you'll hear an audible click. Every 25 seconds later, you'll hear the same click. It gets very annoying and I don't use the player anymore.I have other better quality and cheaper CD players around the house. I bought Mojo because it was supposed to play MP3 CDs.With regards to the MP3 issue, if you check their web site, they admit as much. It suggest that you use a 3rd party software to burn the CDs and not use XP's Windows Media Player to burn it. I used Easy CD Creator's software (which is one of the most popular burning apps) to create my MP3 CDs and it still doesn't work. I also had an older MP3 CD burned on Windows NT which also does not play on Mojo.Hence, all I have now is a poor sound quality and overpriced CD player. TDK customer support and website did not offer any other help on the MP3 issue.I e-mailed TDK twice about the problems but each time, I got a typical set answer which I already knew. It is as if customer support doesn't read the e-mails. I suppose a PC reads your e-mails and scans it for certain phrases like "XP", admits they know about the problem and blames it on Microsoft. Until Microsoft fixes it, it's your problem.I bought this Mojo on the Internet and was supposed to receive rebate which never arrived. It highlights one of the problems of buying online; other than reviews online (which I read and most must have been written by TDK employees), you'll be left with taking a chance on the product if you don't try it at a store first. Note: However, Amazon.com is great for CDs and books! : )In conclusion, with Windows XP soon to be the predominant OS in most homes, it is absolutely unforgiveable that TDK Mojo does not play MP3s burned on Win XP. Save yourself the hassle of burning CDs and get a hard-drive based MP3 jukebox player like the iPod or the Nomad. I'll also never buy anything from TDK again as their customer support is useless when there's a problem with their product.
This adapter works great! Never had a problem with it. And love that it has two ports instead of just one. :)
Too many pieces to put together. Not what I had expected. Did not look strong enought to hold DVD's. Looked good in the picture.
As a college student, I'm on a bit of a limited budget, but still wanted some quality speakers. After doing some comparison shopping, I decided to buy the JBL E30's. It was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time.I can hear things in my music on these speakers that I've never heard before on audio tracks. The highs are impeccably crisp - I can practically hear each one of Eric Clapton's fingers moving around when I listen to him. The bass provides a solid foundation as well. If you're looking for something wall-rattling, these may not be for you. But if you're looking for a quality product, I would highly recommend these speakers.I love watching movies with these speakers. I've got a Toshiba DVD player with an optical digital audio cable, and the sound quality is outstanding.For reference, I'm currently using them in my dorm room (about 14x17 feet) in only a 2-speaker configuration, as I wait for the money to expand my system. They're powered by a Yamaha HTR-5840 receiver. For Amazon's great price on these speakers, you can't get a better deal. I am very pleased.
Works great would recommend for anyone to buy. Two options and very easy to use. Works great on the camcorder we are using to film videos.
Good product, i am using 2 of them in P3 NEC laptops. Did not work, however, in some earlier P2 NEC laptops and this was not explained.
I purchased this to replace my wireless G. The reception is worse and the downloads are no different. My 35 dollars wireless router was just as good or better than this one, too bad I sold it to my friend.
I put this on my wish list despite the fact that it was not available. Some time went by then out of the blue there it was. It came on time and as advertised in the original box and with the owners manuals. It's a real treat because Konica Minolta stopped making cameras in '05-'06 and the Maxxum 7D was the last. I had given up hope of ever owning a vertical control grip for this camera let alone one in such pristine condition. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the seller and to the Amazon Wish List. Take it from me... even if it isn't available now add it to your wish list...it may show up later. You won't regret it.
This executive system is the best on the market! Sleek lines, incredible sound, and funtionability make this an absolute bargain. The added subwoofer makes a world of difference. I have been a Pioneer fan for over 15 years and this is the reason why: incredible products. I set it to put me to sleep at night and to wake me in the morning... and it turns itself off right after I leave!! I was showing it off to a friend tonight and got my first noise complaint in three and a half years!! (I did have it turned up a little too loud) The friend that saw it will be ordering one in the next few days, enjoy, Toby...you'll love it!
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.
Pros: Light weight and sleek enough to carry. I hate those bulky things that you need to hang over the wall. It comes with a cable so you can keep this unit on a table, or on the floor. I haven't tested the refresh function yet, but I hear it works great. The indicators work as intended.Cons: Only thing i wish is that it had some mechanism to retract the cord and store it.
I have had this TV since Mid-March 2006. I absolutley love it!! I did extensive research before I bought a large screen TV and found that this Samsung seemed to give you the most bang for your buck. I read some reviews saying that DLP technology was plagued with problems from the rainbow effect, especially in movies with lots of dark scenes and lots of moving action. One reviewer specifically said to try playing "Bourne Supremecy" to see an example of the rainbow effect. This was the first dvd I played on this tv and I did not once have a problem with rainbow effect. Overall I have no complaints with this TV. Samsung has produced an excellent product. I recommend either satellite or HD programming for the best picture. Regular cable comes in sort of grainy.As far as where to buy it, I recommend Best Buy. I originally was going to buy from Amazon because when I first looked they were offering free shipping. When I decided to buy their was no longer free shipping, so off to Best Buy I went where they price matched me with amazon's price no questions asked. Best Buy offers an extended warranty for around $400 that covers bulb replacement or any other problems. It will also cover the rainbow effect on the slight chance that you have any problem with it. Overall a wonderful product.
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.
I love this product. I like the fact that it tells you the name of the road you are turning on. It is easy to use, very self explanitory.
I am relatively new to the security arena, and as such, learned quite a few things from this book. I have the first edition also, and this book just got better with a little polishing. My major gripe--- Rather than commercial demos, fill the CD w/ the myriad referenced documents in html form w/ a searchable index.
I bought this product to replace my two year old wireless G Linksys router which I was having to reset constantly. I went with wireless N because I wanted more range. I went with this product in particular because of several reviews stating that the range was exceptional. Well, the range on this router is significantly less than the range I had on my wireless G Linksys. With my Linksys, I could listen to Pandora on my iPhone dock in my shop while connected to the Linksys router in my house; as long as the garage door was open. I figured going with a wireless N router would give me the little bit extra power I needed to be able to listen to Pandora with the door closed. Unfortunately, my signal bar drops to one bar even I just step outside and there is no chance of getting a wifi connection in my shop even if the door is open. The two routers were installed in the same location. This is my only gripe with the router, though it was a major one for me.The router is attractive and smaller than my old Linksys G. It has proven to be reliable in the time I have had it; I haven't had to reset it once. Setup was a bit of a hassle. I was just replacing my old router so I wanted to keep the same network name and password. It didn't like this very much, It would never finalize the connection. After spending about an hour on the phone with tech service checking things I had already checked, he had me go to a website that enabled me to use the correct name for the new network. All is well since then, except for the range that is.
After my refrigerator stopped working, I noticed the digital setting was not set, so I called for service. The service guy asked me to reset the electrical breaker and the unit came on. After I paid the $80.00 service call, he suggested I buy a surge protector for refrigerators. I bought a unit for all my major appliances and glad I did after the thunder storm we had last night. I suggest everybody install these and save some money and protect you appliances.
This air duster product is one of the very best. As a computer scientist, I use compressed air on many products... CDs, DVDs, Cameras, Monitors, Computer hardware, and even glasses. This has NO BITTERENT in the product.BITTERENT-based products leave a horrible film on fine hardware, and even spraying it in a room will ruin coffee, soda, and leave a horrible-tasting film on your lips just being around it in a well-ventilated area.Again, this is NOT a BITTERENT product.I always use this to blow off fine debris from DVDs and glass. And, on glass and monitors, using this BEFORE cleaning with a fine & clean microfibre cloth will prevent deep debris-scratches from expensive sunglasses and monitors.A great product for what it costs and that it's PRIME ELIGIBLE!
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 bought this player for my five year-old son to use on a flight over springbreak and hopefully future flights and long car rides. The DVD player works well enough. Sometimes it doesn't read a disc on the first try, so far reinserting the disc works. The volume of the unit surpasses the noise on the airplane which I have notice is a big complaint of other players. We were disappointed that there were no instructions as to how to play the dozen or so games. My son does not seem to mind figuring them out himself but I found it annoying! The screen is of course small at 3.5" but perfect for one person and easy to pack. It comes with a case that fits the player only, it is not big enough to include the accessories that come with it. So far we love it!
If you are comfortable with the shipping cost, then you will be pleased with this product when it arrives.
I read leel1's review about this camera, and decided to follow all of the advice, including the Lowepro 8m camera bag. All of the advice was right on! Even with my big hands, the camera is a snap to use, and the pictures turned out great. Follow leel1's advice, and you can't go wrong!
I was working with a PC that was pretty old but was supplied a new printer. this cable saved me from finder a older than dirt printer or buy a new PC.
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!
1.It gives very dark pictures just three or four feet away from the subject regardless of the flash being on or not.2. the central button to select activity turns around with the slightets move, even after you turn the camera off and it is inside a bag.3. Three months after I bought it and probably using it for about half a dozen times and for less than fifty pictures, all of a sudden in the middle of taking Christmas pictures it stopped working, and it has not worked since. No it does not have any thing to do with the battery. So now I really do not know what to do with it. I bought it from CompUSA, and they are not willing to get involved. It is a total waste of my money, and I will not touch this brand name again. Shame on you SiPix
Impressive feature list wih affordable price, for the serious ameteur. i've been using the 20D with 18-55, 50mm 1.8, 35-80, 80-200 and 500/1000mm lenses. i am not disappointed. i am planning to upgrade to the L series lenses but slowly.i do not mean to be over entusiastic about canon, but i am yet to see a Nikon camera with the same specs at the same or ever a near equal price. i've got the FM10 for film photography. i love both my cameras.Impressive features include:Mirror lockupISO 3200 with noise reduction18 custom functionsaccepts the entire series of canon lens.heavy metal body (no cheap plastic feel)
I should be able to read a box cover and know how much ink it has in a standard liquid measurement. It says, in very small print with two, count 'em two, asterisks that it has enough for about "1,200 pages". Must be a page with a teeny, tiny picture in the corner. For the regular sized print pack, HP claims about "560" with only one astrisk that says "Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors." One can just feel the bullpucky ooze around one's feet. Ahh, the smell, the smell of promises which cannot be measured yes, the malodor of flim flam.HP used to be an up and up company, now their quality has taken a nose dive and they are resorting to this drivel. I think I will let this one run out, refill as long as possible and then chuck it for a printer where I am not throwing away 2/3? 1/2 of the ink when one color runs out. (What a deal, HP!) But then my printer is old, pre Carly and works slow but well. 57.00 bucks at Costco! Ounce for ounce this must be one of the most expensive liquids any of us buys. 100 year old champaign has nothing on this chemical ooze.I feel an email to my Congresswoman coming on asking for truth in packaging. And the packaging! Twice the room with only one item! Bad show HP.
This camera takes good pictues in well-lit, close-up situations--a good point &amp; shoot camera.I have a major complaint with Olympus' failure to honor the 1-year warranty on this product. A plastic component of the USB port broke, rendering the USB port useless. Olympus refused to honor the warranty for this repair, despite repeated requests from both me and the camera shop where I purchased the camera.Also, the &quot;metal body&quot; description of this camera does not apply to the media door--it is plastic, and prone to breakage.I own about 15 cameras. This was my first Olympus, and based on their failure to honor the warranty, it will be my last.
We just bought these speakers to replace a pair of ancient B&O S45s which had finally bought the farm. We went to Sound Advice and listened to 4 different speakers and found that the RTi4s had both the clearest sound and the best midrange differentiation of all 4 speakers in our price range. A bit weak on the bass side, but for $220 including tax, well worth the price
this unit is wonderful!! the amount of music & playing time is great. I like it alot...Thanks AMAZON!!
I needed a whisper quiet power supply for my DVR since it would be right next to the TV. The ZM460B has plenty of power for my computer and is extremely quiet. I have to go up to it just to see if it's running. I was also impressed with the build quality. It's a nice looking unit even though it's buried inside a computer case.
This would never pick up any K band. Never picked up cops. And i just got pulled over doing 122 and the thing never went off. WTF.
The picture quality is good. Great software. Slow to donwload. Eats batteries fast. No one carries the optional power cord including Amazon, where I bought it.
This model used to be called the Yacht Boy 400 Professional Edition (YB400PE.) It's quite sensitive off the whip. Fully extending the supplied reel antenna improves performance even more for MW and SW. The speaker has superior sound for its size and price range - excellent clarity - it can fill a room nicely. Tuning can be done in 1 kHz and 5 kHz. SSB can be fine-tuned perfectly, thanks to the continuous BFO knob. The narrow/wide filter is good. 40 memory slots is a good deal too. Very nice performance on FM, MW, and SW. The display light is a little dim and doesn't stay lighted. The construction is solid and dependable.It's probably outclassed by the new Eton models (I have an E1) but it's a surprisingly good little radio that performs beyond expectations.
I consider myself somewhat of a A/V hobbyist haunting audio salons in NY and NJ since 1974 and this is one hell of a bargain. It has every feature I was looking for especially Component Video (Color Stream)which is a very visible advantage over S Video. Good Job Toshiba !
I had the Item shipped to my friend via Super Saver shipping. Got there in good condition and ahead of time to boot!!!Opened it up, connected it, and plugged in my MP3 portable into the side of the control unit for 3.5mm plugs. It sucked big!!!! Absolutely no bang at all, while static and strained notes ruled when the volume knob was twisted to the high power levels.Connected the THX optical cable which I also got bought, and inserted a good music disc in the DVD player. WWHOOOAAAAAHHHH!!!!!. Made the mistake of putting the volume to high before starting and my neighbors have yet to forgive me!!!! Suddenly, everything came to life. My music sounded just like at any good HiFi shop, and playing movies in DTS mode, plomps me right in the middle of the best house seats in a THX hall!!!!!!!I could hear notes and sounds which on my old system, never showed up. Playing some classical inspired Audiophile discs played through a Marantz CD player brought out the missing sounds and minor 'mistakes' made by the artistes clear as ice. Watching Star Wars 2 on the DVD made me turn around and wonder whether the skies were pouring during the Kamino scene, and had me dodging during the battle scene of Droids versus Clones.However, not everything is perfect just yet.The small problems with the unit which caused me to feel less than 200% satisfied, include, hard wired speaker cables, cheapest of the cheap remote control design, slightly uneven Subwoofer rubber legs (stubs), and the aforementioned problem with my MP3 portable (which can be rectified with a 3rd party item).All I can say is if you can live with the small flaws, Buy One NOW!!! You won't regret buying it for the quality of the sound. And if you do, please use a cotton stick - Ear cleaner to decongest your auditory cannals !!!EC Ong.
Works exactly how I needed it to, arrived as described. Used with external fantom hard drive to connect to Scientific Atlantic DVR
Buying this digital camera was one of the hardest tasks I finished all month, there are so many of them out there.Well after reading and reading I finally chose this HP and am very glad I did. It is all automatic so it is very easy to use and the pictures come out beautiful,it has three resolution settings and they are all great.And with the dock you can get for it it is even easier to use, so for cost,ease of use and photo quality you can't beat it.
The dvd cases are very good quality and the shipping and delivery of the product was excellent.
This is a pretty decent wireless keyboard. I liked my previous one a little better because of the ergonomic keyboard. Keys are very quiet.
Years later, still using it, sound is vibrant and thumping. Do they still make these? I could use another set. It was a great deal at the time.
Exactly as advertised. I used this to fix the connection where my monitor connects to my PC. It works good as new.
Was skeptical about purchase until arrived and have now used for many months. Quality is excellent. Faster than other manufacturers products. Use SD card this is product you need.
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.
I am not a photgrapher..I bought this for my wife. But it turns out that this item only supports a VERY small subset of Pentax lenses. Otherwise, it is useless, So I returned it and picked a different teleconverterPro-Optic Multi-Coated 2x Tele-Converter for Pentax Autofocus SLR Cameras - Made in JapanIt was much less expensive than the one that did not work, and has made my wife happy to have it.On the good side, I found Amazon's return process to be fair, effcient and speedy.Thank you Amazon
HIGHLY disappointed, company and product junk. product was delivered 5 days from the time co said it would be. installation much more time comsuming and complicated than said. used 1 day and the lens on camera filled with water and could not be used. tried to dry it out but did not work. do not buy this product
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.
I really like these earbuds. They sounds great, much better than the one's that come with the iPod (missing the midrange and even the Bose Triports (too much bass). These cover teh complete range (excellent mid-range). I compared them directly with my Grado SR60 and they do very well.The service ANTonline was fast and dependable and their price coudl not be beat.
For the price there is nothing better. Hoya is great and these are quality filters.
The iPod first appeared four years ago, and the features continue to grow, with each update.The iPod with video playback was introduced on October 13, 2005. However, one should not necessarily consider this player a video player, but a great iPod music player, with video capabilities as a fantastic bonus. Nevertheless, the iPod with video playback is the most capable and feature-rich iPod ever produced by Apple.Video Playback - The iPod plays back H264 and MPEG4 encoded video. The iPod's new display is larger than ever at 2.5 inches, giving it a resolution of 320x240. What video content can you play on your iPod? This area is limited, at least currently. You can buy music videos on iTunes at $1.99 per song, which will play beautifully on the iPod. Furthermore, Apple has made available select television shows, for download on iTunes. They cost $1.99 per episode, for titles including ABC's hits Lost and Desperate Housewives. You can also watch the episodes you purchase on your computer. If you want to put some of your own video, onto your iPod, you will need to use an application such as QuickTime Pro to convert the video to the specific requirements to play on the iPod. You can also find video podcasts, which will play on the new iPod. Even if you do not plan to view video on the new iPod, its primary purpose is to be used as the world's best music player. You can still benefit from the beautiful new display, for it will help you find your favorite music faster, and you can view the album art that accompanies your music.Size of new iPod - Does the picture of the new iPod make it appear larger to you? Well, it did to me. The iPod looked wider, in the photos I saw. However, it is not. The height and width of the iPod are identical to the previous generation iPod with click wheel. The only change in dimensions is the depth. The new iPod is actually thinner than what came before it! Yes, this 30 gig iPod is thinner than the previous 20 gig photo model by 30 percent. What does all this mean? The iPod continues get smaller, making it even easier to carry.Capacity - This 30 gig iPod has room, for a lot of entertainment. With storage, for up to 7,500 songs, 12,000 photos, or 75 hours of video. The great thing I love about my iPod is that my music, photos, and video only take up about 15 gigabytes. However, I use the additional space to backup data, from my computer. This is incredibly helpful, and could be a real saver, if something happened to your computer. See, the iPod functions as an external hard drive, so you can backup all sorts of data. The 60 gig version is available, for $100 more, so if you want to use it for lots of video, or you have an enormous music collection, you may want to consider that larger version, which also sports longer battery life.New Software Features - Apple has added features, to the new iPod besides video support. First, they have a clock feature, which quickly allows you to view the time, in up to four different time zones simultaneously. Furthermore, there is a stop watch, and a screen lock, which you can enable to keep people from snooping on your calendar and/or contacts.Battery - The battery life is one of the most important specifications that you, as an iPod user, are going to care about. This 30 gigabyte iPod sports a battery that will last up to 14 hours, when playing only music. Also note that repeatedly changing songs manually, and turning on the backlight will use up your battery considerably faster. Furthermore, the iPod's battery lasts a maximum of two hours, when playing back video. This version of the iPod no longer includes an adapter to charge the iPod, at an electrical outlet. You will have to buy that adapter separately, or always charge the iPod via USB 2.0. The charging works fine, from your computer's USB 2.0, but if you're traveling you might want the ability to charge, with the adapter. Also note that the iPod no longer supports syncing via firewire cable. You will have to use USB 2.0.Mac or PC? This iPod works beautifully with either a Mac or PC. The iPod syncs your contacts, video, and music via the iTunes software.Podcasting - The iPod continues to support podcasting. Podcasts are internet radio broadcasts, and there are thousands covering nearly every subject imaginable, and more are coming out every day. Podcasts are quickly becoming popular content on iPods around the world. Check them out, for this iPod supports Podcasts out of the box. There are also video podcasts, so with the new iPod, you will be able to watch video podcasts, on the iPod's display.Appearance - The iPod is beautiful, but the back's chrome finish is prone to scratches, and the screen can become scratched as well. It is a very good idea to protect the back of the iPod and the screen in some way. There are many cases and protectors out there, and you will surely find something you like. The new iPod is available in a black or white finish. The black color is quickly becoming the most popular, but the white iPod is still the signature color. Do note that the black may show fingerprints and scratches more than the white iPod, much as a black car shows these blemishes more than a lighter colored car.Audiobooks - I'm always using my iPod, to listen to audiobooks. You can store literally hundreds of audiobooks on here that you buy from iTunes, or Audible. The iPod even has a feature that can slow down or speed up the reading of the audiobook, so that you hear it at just the right pace.Output - The iPod connects to your PC or Mac via the dock connector at the bottom of the unit. You will connect the included cable, to the computer via a USB 2.0 port. Furthermore, accessories are being made that will also connect to the bottom dock port, and you may purchase Apple's Universal iPod dock, for easy syncing to your computer. The dock (available separately) also includes s-video output, so you can show off slideshows and video, on a television. There are also iPod A/V cables available that allow composite video and audio output, for connecting your iPod to your television. This might interest you, not only to display slideshows on a television, but also to display TV shows or music videos on a television, which you purchased from iTunes.Overall, this is another excellent product from Apple Computer. The design is elegant, simple, and intuitive. It will provide hours of entertainment and convenience. Enjoy your iPod experience.
Seems to work as expected. I would not keep the software active at startup because of the system overhead.
Unlike some folks here, I have had my unit for over a year and I have zero problems with it. It plays everything I throw at it! The sound is great for such a small system - a nice bonus! I have always kept the unit together as I don't have that much room in my office, but it really sounds nice and can pump up the volume pretty high for its size. I really like this one, and if I ever need another shelf system, I hope this one is still available!
Bought this lens direct from Digital innovations, not through Amazon, the quality of the product is such as to be useless for my purposes. I have sent two e-mails to Digital Innovations requesting information on their return/refund policies and othe than a reply requesting my phone number I have yet to receive any information. My suggestion would be that if you buy it from Digital Innovations be prepared to own it with little or nor recourse from the seller.
I bought this phone for basic home land line. Speaker phone works well. Caller ID works well. LCD not lit, but I dont find it a problem. I can still read the caller ID despite the phone being in a dark unlit location. Phone seems to be well constructed.
Very convenient mouse. Why would you want to move your wrist/arm when you can do it all, and more precisely, with your thumb? The scroll wheel doubles as zoom in games like Spore. Ball rolls smoothly on three jeweled? bearings. Easy to clean with a few wipes of a cue tip. MTBF of the button microswitches based on my experience is several years. (error in "stars" rating. I rated 4 or 5 stars on all categories)
Bought this wireless thermometer years ago. Works great for my smoker, barbecue, baking, beer brewing or anything you need to watch for the right temp. The only thing you need to be carefull is to NOT submerge the probes in water. Just the probe tips are water proof. I had to replace one probe ($15) after a year of use. Other than that, great product.
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.
perfecto. funciona maravilloso con el ex580 II y el ex430 II sin embargo pienso que es mucha carga de voltaje para el 580 y se vuelve loco
I had been looking for one of these for a while, but whenever they came up on the Creative website, they sold out within hours. Finally, googled and found one at The Source in Kitchener, Ontario. Price was 96 cents! Even the sales guy was surprised considering the retail was $56.00. So at that price I'm bound to say it's a great deal. At $56 it's way overpriced. Anyone looking for one might still find them at The Source for the same price. I still prefer my Vision M to my my iPod touch for playing music.
This is a great little player for those of us who aren't impressed byt the iPod. Great interface, clear sound, sharp screen. My only complaint is that the built-in radio doesn't get very good reception, and its only FM, no AM. But, with 8gb of memory to fill up, and only 4gb of music on my computer, i don't use it that often.Very nice, Creative knows how to make their stuff.
I've owned this system for over a year and it performs as expected. Why all the negative reviews? I've owned full-blown 5.1 Systems that didn't perform as well as the 321. There are few sounds from the back but my 5.1 systems didn't have sound coming from the back either. I don't see the big deal regarding 5.1; I think it's all marketing hype. With proper adjustment 321 puts out plenty of solid bass and exceptionally clear dialogue; sounds great with music. Extremely wide soundstage. An excellent product - no regrets.Update 2011 - Still sounds great after five years!
There isn't a question in my mind. This thing is not JUST cool, not JUST fun, not JUST productive, not JUST useful, not JUST entertaining...but...the future!I can see it.I can see mobile computing....REAL mobile computing.I can see wireless internet....REAL full browsing wireless internet.I can see wireless networking.I can see Global Positioning System.I can see wireless streaming video and wireless video conferencing.I can see and hear the multimedia...mp3, mpegs, and beyond.I can see wireless printing and communication with printers and other devices.I can see it all... and I can see it all with my Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC 3630... and I'm very happy with what I see!Ron Moskowitz
I've used the Coby wireless transmitter for about 2 years now and I'm very happy with it. It works as advertised with all the audio electronics we own, sound quality is excellent, and it has lasted much longer than I initially thought (based on its low price).
The 5-in-1 reflector is great. I'm glad I don't plan on taking out with me, as I cannot get it to fold back up and into it's container. And it is a bit heavy for the stand which comes with it. You will need sand bags or something to hold it down. The DVD is 1h 50m of a lot of information.
The adapter did not have a spring loaded tip like pretty much all other car adapters do, which is probably why it took some fiddling to get the adapter to make contact with the socket and provide power. If it was moved slightly, power would cut out and it would need to be adjusted again. Also, the fuse recently burnt out on mine and can't really be replaced. It's cheap and works technically, but unless you only need one for one weekend, spend your money on something built a little better.
I've digitized a lot of vinyl over the years, and I recently upgraded my whole system. This preamp was part of that upgrade. I would rate myself as a very picky engineer, not an audiophile. I'm looking for the best performing items, but I'm not interested in unmeasurable nuances.I've picked the best components that I could find that meet my criteria of demonstrable benefit.This item sits between my Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable with Stanton 681EEE cartidge and an Maudio 1010LT 24-bit sound card.The performance is perfect. No audible hum or coloration to the sound at all - it just sits there and does its job. Highly recommended.
It's easy to use, has a lot of features. The battery life isn't too good, but it's okay.
We purchased the Vault360 software to use in place of iTunes, as we don't like the limitations of iTunes. Vault360 promised to enable us to transfer music and video files to and from our iPods, as well as convert the music files from our CD collection to MP3 format. We installed the software--and we can't even get it to properly connect to either of our iPods. It detects the devices and recognizes them, but then we get an error message stating that it is having trouble "connecting with the device." It then tells us if this is the first time we're transferring photos to our iPods to use iTunes first and then return to Vault360 and it will work. Well, we're not transferring photos at all, so this won't do us any good. I looked at the User Guide online but it was useless as well.This program was a complete waste of money and I would NEVER recommend it to anyone! If I could give it zero starts, I would.
Worked great once I finally got it to work. Quit working when I updated my Mac OS. Nikon won't support new upgrade, so I can stay with the old OS, or buy a new transmitter. Looks like I'll have to try and sell it, or let my kids throw it away after i'm dead.
if you're patient. Took several tries and tweaks to get it to properly turn on/off a few devices in activities and switch inputs. The device's troubleshooting process is well thought out, but you do need patience. People that expect it to work perfectly out of the box may be disappointed. Once configured, though, this product is great. My wife understands how to use it, and she's delighted to be rid of multiple remotes!I'm not sure if the tweaks made to get devices to function better are uploaded to Logitech, but they should be to improve the overall experience for future users of the same devices, as well as to track usage scenarios.
the thread came loose after a week. this product is cheap! I'd rather pay more for the Apple one and have it last longer.
The title says it all. My fully charged LENMAR DLNEL3E is not recognised by my D300. The camera indicates 0 % charge, and just refuses to function. Alas, I have to go back to the rediculously overpriced Nikon batteries.
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?
These headphones offer great sound and comfort, but they will probably spontaneously break in about a year. The wire near the L-shaped jack that goes into my playing device wore out for me twice, each lasting about a year. Note that I wrapped the area around the jack with electrical tape, which extended the life of my second pair, but nevertheless, it eventually wore out. You may think that a year is a decent amount of time to get out of a pair of headphones, but I believe that if you pay $140 for headphones you should be able to hand them down to your children, and they hand it down to theirs!
By the days that I expected to receive my iPod Nano I received a letter with some kind of stupid explanation telling me that because of illness, an ill wife and a twins the person in charge to send my product wasn't able to deliver it on time and asking me just to wait a couple of days more.... The tracking number for USPS that was sent to me from amazon was the same Tracking number that appears on the letter...BE AWARE!!!! I just call customer service and they sent me another iPod via 2 days delivery shipping ( I've never received the first iPod) The girl from the customer service did an excellent work and solved my problem. By the way, if you receive any kind of suspicious letter that appears to be from amazon.com just give them a phone call....
This is actually the second pair of the same headphone I have had. The first set canceled noise very well right out of the box...in only one ear! After exercising the Amazon return policy I received my current set. My primary use is on airlines, and after having used these headphones for two 14-hour trips overseas and several shorter trips domestically, I was very happy with them. I enjoyed them a lot. The noise cancellation is not perfect, but certainly takes the edge off the background airline noise, allowing me to reduce the volume on my MP3 player to a much more comfortable level. The sound quality was also very good for my needs, but is not "perfect" either--just a bit flat. Still, for listening to MP3s and watching movies on an airplane these headphones were excellent for a while. I did not find the same "tightness" problem some other reviewers have, but different people are likely to have widely differing opinions about the comfort of such devices--you must unfortunately try several to find one that fits your head in a way you like. After less than 3 months, the left speaker on these headphones developed a problem--it cuts out or plays at half the volume while until I wiggle the cord or find the perfect position to apply pressure on the plastic housing with my hand. Maddening! I don't recommend this product unless you like gambling...maybe you'll get a good one, maybe not. 2 bad units in 3 months, and here I am on Amazon looking for #3. It won't be a Philips HN110!
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 own a Sony A390 and have taken many amazing photos using this lens. The quality is excellent. The experience i've had using this lens is priceless. Everyone that has seen the pictures are amazed by how detailed my wildlife photos are, the majority of them are being used by Park Rangers for their educational presentations. I highly recommend anyone interested in photography to add this to their collection of lenses, the price is more than reasonable for the quality you get, it's worth every penny.
I have 2 of these, 1 for each of my controllers. Plus 2 extra rechargeable packs. If you game long and hard, game online, or just hate buying batteries that always quit when you need them the most -then get this today! I've had times where I totally forget to watch my power meter on the screen display, and have the controller quit in the middle of online matchmaking. Dead and dead again before you can get the batteries changed. But with the charge and play, I just swap the pack out before the noobs can notice. Charges even when you're not playing, with how long the cord is you have no place to cry about the cord even being there for the less than an hour to get yourself charged all the way back up.
This Product is great. Only issue is that it isn't Vista Compatible out of the box it takes some major digging on Microsoft's site to get the fingerprint reader to work
For anyone that has at least half a brain and realizes that, not only are they not all called iPods, there are other brands out there that produce incredible portable mp3 players, this unit is for you.First, what most people disregard as minor, this is one of the only mp3 players that charges with the same cord it uses to transfer files. To top that off, it's a standard USB cord! That means Universal Serial Bus, silly... it's the cord that comes with every computer, digital camera, blackberry, etc. That means you probably already have several of them! So what, you ask? Now you can charge your player and transfer files from any computer! This is no minor feature!!!!Besides this feature that I love (that is so hard to find in other players), the Creative Zen Micro Photo also features a replaceable battery. To all of you iPod owners that have to charge your iPod every 4 hours I don't need to emphasize this. Top it off with great battery life!What else? The quality of the picture on the screen is tops; the sound quality is great (the earphones are good too); the size is perfect; and the backlight is too cool. It looks great and is the best mp3 player on the market, bar none.
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.
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!
Great Camera with 6 power capability. Simple to use, screen size is large for a small camera; Excellent pictures. Overall a good buy. This is our second Power Shot 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..
I bought the TomTom One because I wanted a high level of portability with a legible 3-1/2" screen and also wanted the option of buying maps of Western Europe. The unit is small enough (thin enough) to fit into a jacket pocket, unlike the most feature-laden and more expensive TomTom 510 and 910 models. I considered getting TomTom's Navigator 6, which connects to a Bluetooth phone like my Treo 650, but the screen on the One is about 60% bigger than the Treo's, and unlike the Navigator 6, the One it doesn't require me to set up a Bluetooth connection to use it.Be sure to use a drop of water on the suction cup mount that hold the unit on your windshield; otherwise it will fall off.You have to be willing to accept that the maps are never 100% up to date, and knowledge of the locality beats any GPS system. The first day I used it, it told me to go to Boston Logan Airport by the shortest route, but it's not the fastest. Just the same, it gets you where you need to go when you don't have local knowledge, and that's what you buy GPS for in the first place.It's missing a case and a 120-volt adapter, although you can buy both as accessories. I bought an inexpensive generic case for a digital camera to hold both the One and its 12-volt power cord. It also lacks text-to-speech capability, so instead of telling you, "Turn right onto Beacono Street" or "Bear left onto Interstate 95", it says, "Turn right at the next intersection," or "Bear left onto the motorway." That last phrase shows its Britsh heritage -- even with one of the US voices selected, it tell you to go "straight on" rather than "straight." Personally, I don't think the lack of spoken streets names is a problem, and the name of the street our highway number is displayed clearly in the screen, but it's a matter of personal preference and about a hundred dollars.Out of the box, took 2 minutes to get it working. To get the full list of features, you should change the preferences to see all the options, and then you can do things like: Change the ABCD keyboard to a QWERTY keyboard; decide whether to display a compass on the screen; change the screen colors; and a lot more. The options seem quite complete to me -- you can customize the display extensively; plan a route in advance and look at it turn-by-turn before you start; and save places you drive to often as "Favorites." For example, I go to Los Angeles frequently I can select Los Angeles Airport as a destination from a short list of Favorites rather than having to enter it each time I'm headed there. You can tell it to avoid freeways, which can be useful in a place like LA. If youre in a traffic jam you can tell it to find way around the jam via local streets. That's proven to be a very helpful and effective feature.I'd guess that most GPS units have a similar list of features, but the TomTom One is small enough to dump into a briefcase, large enough to be legible, easy to use. and complete enough to get you where you want to go. It gets four stars rather than 5 because there's no case or AC power adapter, but it's a five-star performer.
Let's be honest, you're buying it because it's a great deal. And if it's on sale, it's an even better deal.
I am very disappointed with this graphics card as it is not compatible with Windows 7. You get a disk with the card, and if you have Windows 7 and try to install the Iogear software it will give you a message saying it is not compatible with your OS. It also does not state in the manual that it is compatible with Windows 7.
The sound quality is good but I don't like how thick the earphones are. I like to listen to my laptop before I go to sleep and I can't lay on my side with these. Overall, I like them tho. The price was great.
I work in a Nursing Home and we stock these for residents in their rooms as part of the fire code we cannot have extension cords.The 4 ft cord is a nice length.The biggest feature that we find that is nice is the straight in plug rather than the one that sits parallel to the wall. This works easier with the other cords and never blocks an outlet.The only improvement i would suggest is that the cord connect to the surge protector with a right angle option so that the strip could sit flat on the group easier. Often it is left hanging somewhat diagonally.Anyways, we have had great success with these. My last order has held up well. No complaints.
This Cb is great I have been using it for a while now and I love it. You do have to go to radio shack and get a cigarette adapter and splice the wires but its common sence stuff. and I didn't mount it. it sits fine in my ranger. You should get a good antenna I got a plastic whip at radio shack for about 20 bucks and it gets out far. The only thing you might consider is a filter because when the car runs it makes a buzz noise not lound just annoying but its nothing that you couldn't fix with your squelch because when you talk it goes away and when you get someone talking to you it will go away but if you are one that needs everything perfect go get it at radio shack. but other than that no problems! Its Great GET IT!
I live in an apartment complex so the number of electric appliances being turned on and off all the time is substantial. Once I started using the Monster Power center, I no longer get popping when listening to the radio (I used to get it with external antenna and very close local radio station) and the TV viewing feels appreciably less noisy then before. I also have the piece of mind that my electronics is better protected.Everything was nicely labeled and easy to setup.What everybody say about the power light is correct- it is indeed very bright. However, I could have used a night light in my living room anyways, so I do not complain.Overall very pleased with the purchase.
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.
Our vehicle (Touareg) is a touchy one when it comes to the electrical system. If you are going to add trailer wiring in a Touareg or almost any other high end German vehicle, use a Short Proof install kit. This 1 item, though rather expensive comparably speaking, could save you thousands of dollars in repair bills to your vehicle's electrical system. This particular unit was easy to install and has been in service for over a year now with excellent, hassle free results. Worth every penny for the piece of mind alone.
These cables do a good job at transferring audio and video. I bought a set of these and also a set of the 3.3 foot long cables. I use them to transfer video from my VCR to an external video converter with a time base corrector in the middle. I use these cables to go from the time base corrector to the video converter and then use the longer cables to go from the VCR to the time base corrector. The video quality is improved over the old cables I used. There was noticeable interference with the old cables with some faint vertical stripes visible. Now with these cables no interference is visible.I did knock a star off of the rating for two reasons. First, these cables are not 1.5 feet long. They're 1 foot 4 inches long so they're a couple of inches short. (The 3.3 foot long version is also shorter than advertised). The second problem is that the cables aren't color coded to distinguish what cable goes to what jack. It's easy enough to distinguish audio from video because the two audio cables have a stripe, but there's no way to distinguish left channel from right channel on the audio cables. I had to make note of where the white and red plugs are in relation to the video cable in order to make sure things got hooked up properly.While they are a bit on the expensive side they definitely performed better than my old cheaper cables that I used and would recommend them to anyone who needs good quality audio/video cables.EDITED ON 4/23/2011: Apparently I didn't pay enough attention to the ends of the cables because they are color coded. The text that reads "ProLink" on the connectors are colored yellow, black, and red so it is possible to distinguish where to hook them up. I would still leave the rating at 4 stars though due to the length being shorter than advertised.
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.
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.
I was looking to buy a replacement for my Sirius...mine overheated so much, lost one channel of stereo. Reviews here did not rate the current Sirius receivers any better than my "dead" one. However reviews on the TAO XM were quite positive...after activating it and using it, I could not call Sirius quick enough to cancel their service. I must say I use it mostly in car, it works great, so I really have no comments on the portability aspect. But this has all you need...home, car, and portable..using the remote in the car I barely need glance at the screen...I am VERY happy with my purchase.
Sounds great, however rattle when overpowered, which is sadly at lower level than would hope. Otherwise great purchase. Man, I need subs...
Purchased b-4 X-mas and received in just 3-4 days. Really good little set for the $2.00 price ya just can not beat that people. I have a Scandisk mp3 player and download all from Rhapsody. My employer is against using the computer for personal use so I purchased this unit. Sounds good for the size and money. If ya just want sound and not to interested in high, extremly clear sound but like good sound out of a small unit that does not take space and fits in your purse, this is it. Ya can't go wrong!
This is good speaker for the cost, unfortunately it cannot hold the newest Ipod Nano 3rd generation. The audio cable is designed to attach from the top and the new Nano has the audio jack on the bottom. It works, but I have to lay my Nano on top flat instead of standing it in the cradle.
I've been using this keyboard for few weeks now and am very happy it.The space bar is still quite annoying. You are supposed to push the very center of the button, which is far from ergonomic.I found I never use the advanced features. They looked promising, but I just don't find them very useful.Those items aside, this has been a great keyboard. I think it is much more natural than the other split keyboards I have tried.
I've had my Visor for about four months, and it's become a part of me -- I feel naked without it. I not only use the phone/address book and time management applications regularly, I also read books on it (many classics available for free download).I received mine as a (very nice) gift, but if I were buying it myself, I would have opted for one with more memory. If all you need are the standard applications that come with it, which is a pretty robust set, then the 2MB is ample. But if you want to add things like map programs or other applications that have large databases, you'll hunger for more memory. I now have the 8MB module, but it can't be written to dynamically like the main memory, so there are some limitations with it.This is a great product, and I recommend it highly. if you can afford a little more, go for a higher-end version, but the Visor platform is wonderful
These are every bit as great as everyone says they are. At $16 I was skeptical, thinking many reviewers didn't have alot of experience with headphones. But I was literally blown away.The combination of:1. Incredible sound over the full range from hi to low - amazing rich bass for such small speakers, but well-balanced and not overdone! (I should note that I listen almost exclusively to Classical music on these headphones...)2. Incredible comfort: the rubber strap allows you to fit them snugly to your head without contact with the hard plastic and it also gives the effect of "closing" them gently onto your head for a secure feeling; then add the freely-swivelling earpieces and the total impact is a feeling almost like they're not there!3. Incredible price: I guess I've never owned Bose headphones or others that cost much more than these, but I can't imagine what those would give you - for all that extra money - that these little phones don't already provide!I'll be stocking up!
Panasonic SVAV100 - amazing. Never have to use soft media again. DVD quality recording. Stills are good too. Buy it!!!
I was only attracted to this lens pen because it's a Nikon product and it had a bunch of good reviews on it. However, when I received the item it was in a used condition (although I paid for a brand new one from "Shopit").Aside this, the brush works fine, I use it to clean dust particles off the camera and lens.The downside of it, is the tip brush usually aiming at cleaning finger prints and tough marks on your lens glass. When I first received the item I opened the cap where the tip is located. I applied it on my finger and I had a black ink-like circle on it. So I thought I might have a bad copy as it was used. Nonetheless, I checked other reviewers comments and it seems that everyone is facing the same issue. So I preferred not to use it on my lenses as it can damage the expensive glass.Better use a microfiber cloth along with a rocket blower to clean the lens.
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.
Amplifier works well for a single audio source. This unit has an auto on feature that responds to the presence of an audio signal at the input.
I really like this keyboard. It is very comfortable & functional. I would highly recommend it to anyone who uses a computer.
Nice product, works well. Arrived promptly, packaged in a box 7 times larger than needed.
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
I have used this little guy for about a year now & bought a second one as the price has come down a lot. It`s not as fast as I would like but it gets the job done quite well. I loaded a DVD movie on it once & it played just fine. For 40 dollars it`s a good deal I think for 5 GB of storage. I don`t leave it on all the time, only when I need to use it. It fits neatly inside the round Altoids metal container for great concealment, & a little better protection.
I placed my order and recived it normal processing time however the envelope arrived 1 cartridge short apparently the envelope was damaged and resealed might I add the there was no invoice enclosed which led me to belive that the damage was done in shipping. I advised the shipper and received a replacement in 3 days NOW THATS WHAT I CALL SERVICE.
I bought the 4 GB Memory Card. I was a little disappointed because when I put the card into my camera,the camera gave me an error message that I need to format the card.I never had any problems with SanDisk Cards 2 GB or less. I suggest that you stick with the 2 GB card.
Everything went as it should - no issues. The speed is good, but nowhere near 300Mbps - maybe the cable signal is limiting my speed though. I am getting 3x faster connection speeds (verified thru speedtest.net). Very happy with this product.
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.
It's hard to believe such a small device operates as a file server. Setup was a breeze! I simply opened a web browser and set up my devices. It's been working great ever since.
I purchased a GO510 on May 15, 2007 at a discount. For two days the unit worked great. Then my cross-country road trip disaster: Unit refused to start up most of time without a reset. Vehicle charger does not charge unit. Unit droops down over a period of an hour on the windshield mount. In short, this particular unit exhibited just about every defect described in several other reviews. The range of excellent to poor reviews can only be explained by pervasive quality control deficiencies and/or poor engineering design: If you are fortunate enough to get a defect-free unit, you will be very pleased and will be puzzled by all the negative reviews. Otherwise if you are less lucky, you will (hopefully) return this item within the grace period and exchange for a reliable robust product like the Garmin Nuvi 200 - I did and haven't looked back. The idea of having to carry around a paper click to get the GO510 to boot is ludicrous. Some reviewers claim overcharging the battery causes the boot up problem - if so, isn't that also a significant design flaw? The facts that multiple reviewers have complained about defective auto chargers, freeze-ups and/or hit-or-miss bootups, and persistent windshield mount issues should raise a red flag to prospective shoppers: this unit is simply not ready for prime-time. I give this item only two stars (generously I thought) even though it has many thoughtful and useful features and is nicely priced. But if it doesn't work, its just a $300 paperweight.
I've been buying and using this headset for the last year or so. My husband and I have gone through about 5 sets so far, and have quit buying them.First and foremost, the big problem we have with this set is that the heavy volume control right in the middle of the wire causes it to short out over a short period of time. There is no clip on it, so you just have to let it swing free or lay it in your lap. With this set, first you hear static, then your mic stops working altogether. Our last order was for 3 of them: 1 for each of us, and a backup. The first one we opened didn't work at all, and was in 3 pieces. So we sent it back for a replacement. The two we used have now gone all but dead within a few months. The backup? Had the same problems as the one we returned. Either that was a horrible batch, or the quality is just down to nothing now.A big thumbs down to this headset nowadays.
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.
Steren balun I rec'd was defective - resulted in an 80% signal loss from antenna. Replaced with balun from Radio Shack and channels lighted up.
I am an Amazon customer and they make my life easier. It is easy and fast to buy in Amazon, whereas in other companies you find a lot obstacles: "We do not accept foreigners credit cards" "We do not ship goods to credit card different address" "It takes two month to ship you your good because we are out stocks" and so on.Congratulation Amazon. You're the best.
We use these where I work, and while they work fine for listening/speaking, they are poorly designed.They are ALWAYS ON, your phone can be hung up, but if you put the headset on, you can hear the speaker is 'on' with some background noise. It is running off of the batteries 24/7. The best solution is to remove the battery door and leave that off until you want to use it. This is a hassle, since the battery door is quite stiff/hard to get on/off when new.Also, there are a few dials and switches on it, which you have to use a silly little tool (included on the back) with it to 'adjust' the headset to your phone system. I'm sure there's a technical reason for 'adjusting' the system, but I've never had to adjust any phone/handset/headset before.Also, I had one, and dropped it 2 feet, and it cut out and won't work anymore. I realize it was my fault for dropping it, but I would have expected a little bit sturdier build.
This thing works well. I dropped four 500GB SATAs for 1.5TB RAID5 capacity. It's fairly quiet and unobtrusive, plus you can plug in two USB drives and/or printers and share them out. The HD caddies are great, it has a nice web-interface and you can muck around its mini-Linux back-end if you so choose. Directories that people do not have access to do not show up, which is pretty nice.My small complaints; the USB drives must be FAT or FAT32 formatted -- NTFS does not work (the back-end is Linux). Surprisingly, ext2/3 get recognized but can't be accessed through the network (and do not auto-mount like their FAT/32 counterparts). The other is that there's no 'fast' array build option (like a quick-format). I had drives I knew were fine; there was no need to set every single block.The only other issue is that the NAS offers no backup for itself (although you can back up your PCs with the included software); as much as I trust RAID5, I'd still like to be able to have an extra copy of some data somewhere else, and not have to do it manually (for the Linux savvy, tar is limited, and there's no cron).As for the poster below me with the speed problems, when you first configure drives into the NAS, the software has to 'build' the array -- this can take quite some time (over 24 hours for my 2TB). In that time, you can access the NAS and the shares and everything, but it is S L O W to read/write. I play AVIs and DVD ISO images right off of it and it's smooth.
I have used the H/P 15 & 23 for my Deskjet 812C for several years, The quality has always been good
This card is very fast, but it's really can't support all games in the world.If u want to run all games (Old-&lt;-&gt;-new) just go to Gefroce!ATI Corp is really bad, just bacause it only care about speed!for example u will see ugly text appear and strange lines.
This blu-ray DVD player works great. I have yet to try the added features such as Internet streaming etc. But as far as DVD picture quality, I have no complaints.
I happen to love this mp3 player - it was so easy to use and navigate that my 10 year old figured everything out without even reading the instructions. It DOES NOT take six hours to fully charge, in fact, out of the box it only took about 2 - 2 1/2 hours to charge. It was so easy to transfer songs, pictures and videos..... I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an mp3 player.
TiVo is an amazing device, and like the previous reviewer said, the service fee is steep. It has gone up $100 since I bought mine 2 years ago.However the service is an awesome part of TiVo. The difference between manual recording and TiVo service can best be compared to your TV before you had a remote. How often did you change the channel without a remote? I'd venture to guess less than 10% as often as you do now. The same can be said about recording programs. To record every episode of your favorite program (ex: Friends) with TiVo you need to click about 5 buttons. To record every episode manually you need to click about 20 buttons and switch back and forth from your cable box program guide or get up and get the TV guide. Another thing that TiVo does, that you are very unlikely to do yourself is adjust the recording length. What happens when you've set NBC to record 30 minutes for Friends and it is a &quot;Super Sized Friends&quot; of 45 minutes. If you record manually you lose 15 minutes. If you let TiVo do it you won't miss the ending. (Those of you who have TiVo may disagree because of NBC scheduling trickery)My recommendation...get rid of the cable box. There is no need to have a cable box unless you have digital cable. TiVo can change channels for you, and you don't have to pay the cable company the monthly rent for the cable box and remote. The TiVo remote is better anyway.Truly though, if you want TiVo...go with a combo satellite system. The TiVo service is cheaper ($5/month) and you can record 2 programs at once...no other version of TiVo can do that.Good luck and enjoy your TiVo. You'll love it!
I first bought a pair of the Koss Titanium Portable Headphones back around 6-7 years ago. That same pair has lasted me all this time until a week or two ago when they finally gave up, I quickly ordered another pair and am hoping for the same result's. I also have other's in my family that use them aswell, They really come in handy when I'm working at a computer and need to be able to hear outside of the headphones. Other than that, I like the volume control, how they feel, their lightweight design, the clarity of the sound, they have a nice bass sound to them, and more. But the best part of them is the price! with shipping, their $20, It's insane! If there was anything bad about them, it would be that after 7 years they croaked, but considering the price, and all that you get out of them, it IS worth it. EDIT: I recieved my new Koss Port. Headphones in and they fit and sound perfect, the only complaint I have about the new ones is that they don't have an L-plug, but for the price, I'll get over it.PROS:Long LifePriceSound qualityVolume ControlHow they feelHow they lookCONS:No L-plugIf you need cheap headphones for listening to an MP3 Player or using on a computer, I would highly recommend the Koss Titanium Portable Headphones.
I bought this Orinoco Gold card with a Linksys router.I instantly enabled 128 bit encryption, disabled broadcast SSID(switched SSID) and also enabled MAC filering.This all took less then 10 minutes. The card installed fineand there was an update from windowsupdate that also updated the firware. Works great!
Lightweight, attractive, slip case which carries a 17 inch notebook and accessories such as power cord, pens, pencils, PDA, and cell phone at a very reasonable price. Excellent hardware, namely the carry strap and the metal connections to the case. Does not look or weigh like a piece of luggage. Can also be used as a hand held portfolio. I have researched all the cases available on the Internet and for my purposes, this is the best one and the most reasonable. It is not bulletproof so if you want something that will protect your notebook from a ten foot fall unto concrete this is not for you.
bought this for my car so i could put in a JVC Touch Receiver ... I have had no problems at all
We bought a 60 gig in Feb of this year. Within 4 months we got an error where the device would not boot. There was no misuse of this product. Just simple wear of 4 months. This is with 6,000 songs on a hard drive that should carry over 15k! We called the lovely customer service there at Creative and got the instructions to send it in and that our music was lost! The warranty with creative had of course already expired at 3 months. So they wanted us to pay shipping, send it in to see what is wrong, and then they would charge us how ever much to fix it.On a side note, we have noticed that the wonderful case that is provided with the mp3 player has a hard clip in the back, witch seems to dent the casing rather easily. By just putting it in your pocket!My husband got another 40 gigs Creative Zen Jukebox Ultra, for his birthday in June. Luckily with a wonderful warranty from Circuit City.It is Dec 4, and today our 40 gig died. It displayed the same problems everyone here described. It is not worth $200 + to buy a MP3 player that will only last you 4 months at a time. All the extras that this device has, is completely outweighed by its software issues!Today we are going to Circuit City and looking for a different brand.
I like the bounce capability of this little flash. Not a real powerful one but handy to eliminate the "deer in the headlights" of the onboard flash. Recycles quickly and fairly easy on batteries. Nice unit.
I am using this to track the cost of the electricity to heat a horse trough above freezing in the winter.... it is working great! I am going to order another one.
I bought this machine over a year ago and have utilized all of its functions. I print and receive about 500 pages a month and it continues to print high quality text and graphics for a 600 dpi laser monochrome. The flatbed color scanner is a great feature and the quality of scanned photos is as good as any other reasonably priced stand alone scanner on the market.The console is a little intimidating with all its buttons, but it is easy to figure out.It is truly a great unit for anyone looking for a dependable multifunction machine in a small or home office environment.
I've been using this camera for 3 months, and have clicked about 1600 photos as of yesterday. Here's my take on it.- The lens is amazing. Fast and crystal clear. In digital cameras, the lens quality is more important than the mega-pixels beyond a certain point - for me personally that's 3.2MP- The battery lasts forever compared to other cameras in this range.- Tons of features, with amazing customization and configurability. I've taken beautiful photos in extremely low light conditions to very still pictures in high motion environments.- Very capable.- The package comes with everything you need. All the cables, remote control, charger, ac adapter etc... The only thing you have to buy is a big memory card.- The software drivers are nice, but the rest of the software is pretty useless. Download picasa (http://www.picasa.com) - it's better than iPhoto and is now free.- It is big and bulky (smaller than an SLR, but bigger than the S50). I bought this instead of the small S500 - at the time they cost the same; and have no regrets. The capabilities are worth the extra bulk.Read all the reviews of the purple fringing and chromatic aberrations. Here's my take- all cameras have them- personally, I've never noticed it.- the pictures look great when printed out or on the screen.- if you really want, you can fix them using software.
Works very well for lectures. I bought an external mic at RS. Clip it on my briefcase. Excellent sound quality and usability.
This unit was easy to set up and sounds great for its size (much better than the higher price Bose system). The styling and build quality are excellent.I have a few minor quibles. It would be nice to have bass and treble controls on the main unit (although I rarely find myself wanting to make adjustments). The icons (play, stop, rewind) are very hard to read. After turning on the power to the CD player, you cannot eject the CD until it starts to play, which seems unecessary.
I have owned two of these units, both of which quit working in less than a year. While it works, it does a fine job of killing bugs, but it must be cleaned very frequently or the grids will short circuit with dead bugs. Not to worry though, you won't have to deal with cleaning it after it stops working! It's a shame that KAZ (Stinger brand) makes and markets such a piece of crap. I will do MY part to help put them out of business. The name KAZ and STINGER are burned into my brain and I'll be sure to never purchase any of their products again. Please, do the same and use your money more wisely than I did.
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 pens DOES NOT clean the lens at all. The cleaning solution that was supposed to be in the cap does not seem to be there. After battling with it to clean my lens for quiet a while, I was left with debris and circular smudges all over the lens. I wish I have known better. Oh well.
My favorite. Couldn't find anywhere but Amazon and they work great. Thinking of getting a second one so that in a few years when I need to replace this one - I'll have it.
I just recieved my SanDisk 2gb Cruzer Titanium today via UPS, on the exact promised delivery date. I was stupid enough to order it the weekend of labor day, but it's fine because the wait was extremely short. As usual, Amazon is a leader in sending products out in a timely and efficient manner, making the end-user wait as little as possible.And now onto my review..After feverishly tearing open the package of the flash drive, I inserted it into my computer to find a pleasant video demonstration of how to use U3 software. I don't know about all the others who complained that it took up too much space, or make their flash drive crash, or anything along those lines, but I found the U3 software extremely easy to use, very user friendly, and very helpful. I am a college student, and with the high level of security and monitoring on college computers, I wanted a flash drive with a large enough capacity to house portable versions of my favorite programs (Firefox, Open Office, Trillian, etc.) to be able to run them right off the flash drive, and not worry about leaving behind any traces on the college computer.I also like the fact that it comes with built-in password lock security features, and a very simple, fast, and user-friendly password managing software. Overall I have no complaints over the amazing service, speed of delivery, and FANTASTIC price of this item! I will surely do business with Amazon.com in the very near future.As far as the physical aspects of the flash drive go, I have a SanDisk MP3 player with the similar "LiquidMetal" casing, and this casing does not scratch for ANYTHING. I've taken my car keys and pushed them as hard as I can into the casing and it will NOT scratch. With that being said, I have no qualms about it being dropped or subject to any shock. This is a VERY sturdy and well-made device.Just as a side note, I went to Staples today and saw this EXACT flash drive for $54.99 + tax..and I was astounded as to how I bought the EXACT same one for $19.99 + $6 something shipping and handling, and that is surprising because the price is now $25..so I guess I ordered it just in time and saved a few dollars.Only semi-negative thing I would say would be that it comes with a hole FOR a lanyard, but no lanyard is provided! Just a minor thing but some people may find that inconvenient.
If you don't want to use messy glue that can ruin the looks of whatever you create then use the Xyron. It is very easy and fast to run, for example, a flower that you've cut out through the Xyron to put a repositionabe glue on one side/laminate on the other side. You have to turn the handle very slow so you don't have any wrinkles in your "flower". It takes a few times to get the hang of it so don't give up! It is a very good product. I have the 9" for large items, the 5", 2 1/2", 1 1/2" for different sizes of "flowers" or what ever your cutouts are. My frustration was ruining the looks of my finished product with glue sticks etc., so that's why I purchased Xyron products and happy that I did.
With so many reviews already available here, let me avoid going over the same ground. This is a great instrument with one serious annoyance. I use it in taking biological research notes in the field, and for trail notes when hiking and backpacking. The annoyance is having the STOP button immediately below the PLAY button. Despite years of use now, I still manage to press the latter when trying to end a recording. So then what I've been recording is "rewound" and I have to mess with fast forward to find the place I left off. This is a serious enough problem for an "all thumbs" person such as I that if a new model appears avoiding this problem, I'll buy it and give this one away.
thanks so muchit was working excellent and very very good shape like newno difficulties either in installation or in usewajde
CAPACITY: It's nice to not have to swap cards out as often on our (now-way-out-dated 2 y.o. 5mp) camera. It does hold a lot of pictures, even at the finest settings.POWER HOG: But it seems to make the camera work harder ... thus wearing the batteries out sooner. (Gotta switch to rechargables.)ISSUES: Also, oddly enough, when we started using this card, the camera now freezes up occasionally. Either as it's sending the lens out, thus unable to focus until the camera is turned off and back on again (if you can), or it just plain freezes all processes. It takes a minute before we can power it off, sometimes only by dis-/reconnecting the batteries.
This is my first hot air brush so I can't really compare it to any others, but so far I like it! When I first started using it, I had friends ask me if I had my hair professionally done that day. It definitely gives the look of a blow out, but is much easier to use than a separate blow dryer and brush AND is much much cheaper than going to a salon. My one gripe with this product is that the cord is way too short. If the outlet you plan on using with this hot air brush is located near the floor, it's highly likely that the cord will not be long enough for you.
Great little hub for a desktop or laptop computer. The size makes it prefect for travel or placement out of the way on a desktop. You can us this hub in a powered or unpowered mode. This makes it one of the best hubs I have ever owned. I would buy one again!
I purchased these in the hope they would work as a good speaker system for my outdoor theater. Upon opening the box I was a little surprised to see how cheaply the speakers, transmitter, and remote were made. Never the less I proceeded to set them up using AC power instead of batteries ( I didn't have 12 C-cells) and test them out. The first problem is that the transmitter doesn't sent out a stereo signal! Beyond that problem I was getting a intermittent screeching, clicking noise that would not go away by hitting the "auto tune" button. So I have packed this speaker system back up and have returned it.
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 have the other logitech trackball at work (the one with only two buttons), and I am very happy with it. So I decided to try this one out.I don't like it at all for the following reasons:1. Construction feels cheap2. Thumb(main) button takes quite a bit of force to push down and is in kind of a crevice, as well as being too far back. Those with larger hands may have trouble getting to it.3. Tracking is off out of the box. There's a utility to fix it, but I never felt like it got it right.4. Scroll wheel has too many "ticks" and is too hard to turn. "Cruise Control" buttons are fragile and too small to use effectively.5. The highlight locking button is utterly useless, as it requires you to move your hand from the natural position to get to it.6. Unlike the other logitech trackball, this one gets dirty easily and lost its smooth motion after 5 minutes of use out of the box7. Wireless was a negative for me. Trackballs dont move around and my computer is just 12 inches away. Dealing with battery replacement sucks.There are a lot of really positive reviews, but I can't say I agree with them.
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!
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 ...
Works fine, sound is clean. I've connected it to my mobile - now I can hear calls in my car!
We got to use this GPS by Garmin twice before it just stop working, had to send it back to the company for repairs in two months time had to pay for shipping. Waiting on return.
This turned out to be a awsome set up. It has great sound and features on it,plus the bass from the subwoofer is pounding. This is a great computer speaker set up for anyone who uses their computer to play games or watch DVD's or listening to music.
When my Palm III finally died on me it was time to shop for a new handheld. But with so many choices out there it was hard for me to decide on one. Between all the new manufactures and models that are available out there, I narrowed it down to Palm and Handspring. But after more asking and more researching I still decided on a hand held from Palm, the Palm Vx. My decision was based on two main factors, the ability for future OS upgrades, and compatibility with all the thousands of software out there. (Note: Visor hand helds are not OS upgradable, and many Palm software are not stable running on a visor. Just check out some of the user reviews on Palmgear.com and you will notice a trend.) Although the visors are nice units with lots of addons and gadgets, but I have no future plans of using my handheld organizer as a digital camera, or a mp3 player. May be my kids will take advantage of all the gadgets, but to me it's a business and personal organizing tool and not a toy. When you try to do too much you will most likely end up with nothing, and that's the case of the visor! Ok, 5 stars...why? It's stable, it's professional, it's upgradable, it's well made, and it does the job with style! If you want a quality handheld that can be upgraded to future OS and full software compatibility with worry free operation then buy the original from Palm!
the product is great... brand new in original packaging. The service was quick, painless and overall a great expirience. THANKS!!! 10+
I would give it five stars except i had to drill extra set of holes around outside of woofer and seal it with silicone against the box. Box is sealed so good seal is absolutely critical. I attribute this to the steel basket not holding itself in perfect flat circle when it is clamped down. I also scrapped the "stock" rubber seal as I believe it created more leaks. Anyways, other than that this is an EXCELLENT woofer for the money. Probably the BEST sub-$100 12" DVC out there. It has excellent articulation in the midbass (with my box size i can set high crossover setting without causing distortion, just keep it low to keep all the midbass coming from front speakers) and rumbles down (way) low admirably. I have it in a sealed custom 3.0cu.ft. box set up with a ton of internal bracing and few parallel interior walls (to prevent standing waves/peaky response). A definite SQ box, but it still rumbles and thumps with the best of em! I only have it powered by a 250w amp, too (125x2 @ 2ohms).
The unit I received was defective from day 1. The only button on the receiver that worked was the on/off button. I called Delphi and they told me to return it to the retailer. That makes me mad, since I bought it on Amazon I have to pay shipping to/from the retailer for a unit that is defective.I wonder why they don't test units before they ship them.I noticed a few other Amazon reviewers had similar experiences, their units never worked. Unfortunately, their reviews were buried beneath a number of glowing reviews, so I never saw them when I was making my purchase decision.
Everything is relative. If you have never used a GPS before, or you work for TomTom, then the TomTom One is the top of the mark. If however, you have used GPS units from other manufacturers, the TomTom One is far off the mark. The problem, in my opinion, is the maps.The TomTom's use inexpensive maps from a European company called Tele Atlas. Garmin, Magellan and just about every single built-in navigation system sold in the USA use maps from the US based NavTech. Ultmately, having accurate maps and points of interests is the most important thing for a gps unit. In order for a gps unit to calculate a route properly, it must have the attributes (one way, speed limits, stop lights, etc) for all the roads in the country. In my experience, the NavTech maps are just better. If they weren't, why would everyone except TomTom use them?In addition, the interface is a bit cumbersome compared to the best from others and the battery life is not very good. Finally, if you do have any problems, and you will, TomTom customer support is considered the worst in the industry.In GPS units as in everything else, you get what you pay for.
Awesome product - I ordered this because my 4 port router was more than full. Plugged the switch into the router then into the wall and it was done. Very easy, no setups, no firmwares, simple. One thing you should be aware of (I'm not going to rate the products itself less because of this) is that the next generation models are out. It's the same thing but they are considerably smaller than the previous version. Amazon should really update there picture. I have this stacked on top of my Linksys wireless router and it does fit but it does not lay in the four corners and previous linksys products. Not a big deal and still looks fine but just a heads up. 5 Stars
This seems to be a decent GPS but it is far from perfect. Among the major setbacks are: the voice comes on very late when making turns, frequently just as the turn is upon you; the GPS feature is off a good amount of time by more than 50 feet, not a majot factor except when in a crowded area; it is diffuclt to override the system's selected driving route making some trips frustrating. It is important to have a some sense of where you are going and how you would like to get there and not leave all the details up to the GPS. The maps frequently don't show the cross streets.Among the better features are the window mount. You don't need the optional dash mount as the window mount works really well. The screen is visable in almost all sunlight conditions. I live in Florida where it can be really bright during the day and usually have no trouble viewing the screen. The GPS is easy to use even with out instructions. Some I guess might call it intuitive. You also don't need the optional battery charger since you can charge the GPS when you don't need to use the GPS functions.At less than $300 bucks it seems to be a fair exchange. And it's fun.
This case has two pockets, so you have the option of using it to securely store two flash drives or storing one flash drive on whichever side you choose. It fastens securely with velcro and I've never had it open without me opening it myself.
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!
Works great and does what it is supposed to do, and it was reasonably priced. What more can a customer ask for?
Although this is listed for use with a CD player, we've been using it for the MP3. The cord is on the side and just plugs right into the MP3 headphone jack. This couldn't be an easier, or more economical, set-up. Keep in mind, this review comes from a mom who doesn't rock her speakers. But the music, to our ears, is great.
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!
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!!!!!
I ended up with an XT when Best Buy gave me a "loaner" (that I had to pay for) while my warrantied 20d was in repair for three months. They are finally replacing my 20d with the new 30d - but that's another story. As an aside, I don't believe the problem was with the 20d as much as it was the company that Best Buy contracted with to do the repairs.Anyways, on to the review. I gave a rating of 4 stars because it is a good camera in its own right. But after owning a 20d for almost two years, I was much, much happier with the 20d than with the Rebel XT.But don't get me wrong, the XT is still a very good camera for the money. The picture quality is superb, with crystal clear pictures. I did notice a difference in color rendering with the XT, but a lot of that could have been my lack of experience with the XT as the the controls are somewhat different than on the 20d.Another major difference between the two cameras is size. If you have large hands, you will definitely appreciate the larger 20d. The XT is much smaller and feels more like a toy in my hands. Its plastic body (as opposed to the magnesium alloy body of the 20d and 30d) made me a little nervous as well. Although I've never dropped my camera (knock on wood), I think the added ruggedness of the magnesium body adds a bit of insurance to your investment.One other major difference is the focusing. I noticed that the XT doesn't auto focus nearly as well as the 20d. It tended to focus on the wrong point more often than I would have liked.All in all, the XT is a very good camera and is a smart purchase if your budget pushes the 20d or 30d out of reach. However, if you can afford to spend the extra money, I think the added features are definitely worth it.
I purchased this cooling pad after reading positive reviews that it was lightweight & good for soft surfaces (laps). At work, my laptop sits on a table or desk, but at home, I use it on my LAP. The two fans are, indeed, "silent" as claimed in the item title... however, the slightest bit of pressure (hands resting too heavily on the keyboard, weight not being distributed evenly between two legs - in other words, I can't cross my legs on my coffee table & balance the keyboard on them - or sit in any position other than straight with both feet on the floor) results in a loud whine as the blades of the fan are pressed against the plastic of the pad. This whine was very loud the first day (Tuesday, 7/31), but it kept my laptop cool, which was its purpose, so I decided not to pack it up & ship it back immediately, as I was urged to by my fiance. Tonight, Thursday 8/2, I have been using the pad for two and a half days... and I didn't use my laptop at all at work on Wednesday... the fans aren't nearly as loud, but my laptop is nearly as hot as it was before I got the pad...I guess you truly get what you pay for. Next time, I'll just shell out more cash for a decent piece of machinery.
I have two sets of these, one for the computer and one for the living room. I've had one pair for about four years, with no problems whatsoever. The headphone jack on the speaker itself is very convenient, and the sound quality suits me just fine. The sub is well-protected and has sustained many an apartment move. Definitely recommended.
Purchased for my father, and he is able to work on his very outdated laptop. He is happy and I was glad I was able to find, was worried since the lap top is so outdated.
I've only had this for a few days. Installed one of the two 1TB drives in. Want to test it some before installing the second drive and setting up raid 1. I want to primarily use FTP because this unit is for a church so that the staff can store files for sharing with various levels of access. I don't really want to have to modify a user's personal laptop. FTP access via a web browser seems like an easy solution.Installed the drive under firmware 1.03 as it came. Found that I couldn't create a new folder when as admin using a web browser under the ftp section. Found out that this is solved in 1.04 so I downloaded this upgrade, installed it and was able to then create a new folder when I was granting ftp access rights. Now comes the limitations and one bug. I set up a Group and granted this group read/write ftp access to a specific folder. What resulted was 'read only' access. Tried several times, same results. Could successfully assign read/write access to same folder for an individual user. Emailed tech support, they replied back asking me if I had reformatted the drive after the upgrade. I didn't so I proceeded to do so.After reformatting, same problem. Couldn't grant read/write ftp access to a group. WELL, I ftp'ed into the DNS323 as one of the users in this group and I could write to the folder. I copied a file from my laptop to the folder even though on the web browser admin screen of the DNS323 it showed the 'read only' icon for this ftp access. So there is a bug in the code for displaying read/write for group ftp access. For an individual ftp access rule, it does show the read/write icon but not for a group rule. that was the bug.Now here is the limitations: for an individual or for a group, there can be only ONE ftp access rule. So you can't grant Group1 read/write access to folder1 while giving that group read only access to folder2. Once you install the second rule, the first rule for the group is removed from the access list. (Now when you give the group access to a folder, it also applies to sub-folders/sub-directories under that folder but the same type of access applies to all sub-folders. Now for an individual user, the same applies... only one FTP access rule can be created for that user.Now this isn't true of network access which is a bit more flexible. However if you are like me thinking you could simply use FTP instead of network access, then you're out of luck for now. Its possible to workaround this limitation but its not really workable in all situations. You could simply create a 'generic user' that has access to folder one and a different 'generic user' for accessing folder two. So some people who would need access to both folders would have to know both IDs and passwords. This can get messy. I'm hoping they plan to enhance the FTP capabilities to the same level as the network access.May update this review later as I test further and find out other things. I wish the documentation would be more in depth.
Loved it while it lasted, but droped it and it stoped working
Dymo have a similar excellent product (which appears to be discontinued), item 91201. Either 201 or 331 lasts a long time for household use but you will need several canisters if you are doing a big labelling job e.g. the IT outlet points in an office building. The big thing to watch, whether you buy 331 or 201 is that Amazon refuses to ship to many overseas addresses, which in my opinion makes Amazon look foolish - if you are outside US but have a US mailing address you will have no problem.
For the money, this product is excellent in every way. I purchased two of these so that my friend and myself could communicate while photographing in the woods. The radio worked when our local cell phone coverage did not.Testing the range of operation with my friend, in MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, I was amazed that in the woods we had overlapping coverage in excess of 10 miles, with excellent signal strength and audio fidelity. Living on the Pacific Coast, accurate weather reporting is essential. This radio does a wonderful job with NOAA reports and those of the U.S. Coast Guard. The AM/FM receiver did a passable job, though it could stand to be a bit more sensitive to signal.Now for the negatives: The unit is delicate and will not withstand physical abuse of any kind. I dropped one of the units on the floor from a distance of two feet, and though it works alright, the crank mechanism has frozen in place and will not crank. I will have to repair or replace the unit. I suggest that some kind of durable case be obtained to protect the radio from accidental abuse. It would be a nice feature to have the display so that it stays on for more than a few seconds, in other words, user selectable.The fidelity is excellent on the main unit, but the speaker/microphone is not, and could stand to be improved. Like most rechargeable batteries, these take way too long to charge (12 hours), and useable time (with transmitter on, at full power) averages about 60-90 minutes. I have solved this problem by using an external battery pack, that I normally use for my other Ham radios. I gain up to six hours using the external supply. Of course the combination of using the crank, and alkaline batteries will extend the time.All in all a very good radio provided that the consumer is aware that it is not built like an ICOM or KENWOOD portable with the much higher price tag. But bearing that in mind, you get a lot of radio for very little dollars, built by an old-line (MIDLAND) company with decades of experience.
After a month of use, I am quite satisfied with my purchase. The foam inserts are far more comfortable than any other style I have worn. The sound quality exceeds standard headsets that generally come with MP3 players and Walkman stereos. They are not audiophile caliber, but considering the price, they sound fine. I wear them while running and they're sweatproof, so far -- and unaffected by any "stethoscope" effect that other reviewers have noted about Sony earphones. I can also adjust how deep I place the plug in my ear canal, enabling me to hear the environmental sounds (sirens,horns,etc.)that affect my saftey, when running in public places.It's too early to comment on durability, but I do treat them carefully, as I would any lightweight/portable headphones.An excellent buy at under $15.00
I installed this systen yesterday in the garage and it works fine for me. No false alarms so far.Setup was easy. I would suggest reading the instructions. The instructions show how to setup the codes in all three units. I would suggest not leaving the code in the default position. A tool to move the jumper pins to set the code is included in the package.You will need a 9V battery for the motions sensor. A watch battery is included for the garage door sensor. The receiver uses an AC adapter.The garage door sensor is stuck on the metal frame. Cleaning the surface is very important to get a good solid installation. Just for grins, I wrapped a plastic tie strap around the sensor to make sure it won't fall off in case the adhesive should break down.There is a platic cover that comes with the garage sensor that looks like it's part of the packaging. DO NOT RIP IT UP! After you install the battery, the plastic cover goes back on to protect the sensor agains moisture.The motion sensor is pretty sensitive and covers a very wide range. It trips very easily which is good.When the garage door sensor is tripped, the receiver sounds a intermittent beep. When the motion sensor is tripped, you get a series of two beeps. This way you can audibly tell the difference on which sensor was tripped.There are three levels of volume on the receiver: High, low and off. The low volume is perfect for indoors because it's not extremely loud but yet still very easy to hear. The high volume is a bit louder in case you need to hear it in other rooms. When the volume is off, there are still red lights on the receiver to let you know something got tripped.I don't quite understand the bad reviews. My system works perfect out of the box.EDIT - November 15, 2012 - Still have the unit both on the garage door and the motion sensor mounted in the garage. Both are still working perfect. Since my original review, I have only needed to change the batteries one time in each unit. Don't understand the issues people are having here.
Someone recommended this mic to me just as I was about to buy a $200 mic. I thought for under $15 I would give it a shot. Was I surprised! I've had this mic for 6 months and use it every day I work and it has not let me down. I plug it directly into my laptop and place it in the middle of the action. It picks up from all directions. I don't use the sticky underside, as I am in a different place every day. I've used it in board meetings with six speakers and two people on the phone with no problem. I could hear everyone clearly. There are some buildings that have bad acoustics, but this little mic still picks up their voice. It may not be as loud as other voices who are closer, but it still gets them. I love this mic so much that I am about to order another one! In my profession it is imperative to have backups of everything you can. And I wouldn't want to be without this mic!
This is a great camcorder. I've read that people have problems with uploading video to the computer, but I have not tried to do that yet. We purchased the camera to film everyday things (holidays, the dog, etc.) and it works much better than I expected. The zoom feature is great--I can't believe how crisp the film is for things that are so far away. I've even used the camera in place of binoculars on our travels because you can see everything on the screen so clearly. We also play back video in the car on our way home from travels and enjoy watching it on the mini screen and listening to the audio. The most unexpected benefit of the camera is how easy it is to take pictures from film. We watch what we filmed on TV and just hit the picture button to snap digital photos after the fact. It is fantastic! I really like having the digital camera and camcorder in one; it's one less thing to carry. Again, I can't speak to the computer upload of film, but not everyone wants to do that either. The only drawback to the camera is that it doesn't have a light or flash. However, we haven't found that we really needed it yet, and we have filmed a lot inside and out. I am so happy with the camcorder!!
First of all, ask yourself honestly what you are expecting... What are you trying to achieve...I bought these speakers so that I could hear the music on my lap top in my office better, period. I don't need thundering volume, although I have to say in my 15'x18' office (about the size of a good bedroom) they have more than enough volume, I don't think I've ever had them at more than 50%. Of course, you have to make sure you adjust the setting on my computer to maximize these speakers, and find a nice balance of the volume of your source, and the amplification of the speakers. I found the sweet spot with my Dell lap top is about 50% volume from the computer, and use the volume control on the speaker for volume adjustments. This way, you are not getting distortion from the not brilliant sound card in the lap top, but you have enough energy to drive the sub. If I ever felt I needed even more volume, I'd just up the computer volume. If you are an audiofile, and want clean crisp sound, with booming base, well, wake up and buy something designed for the job. These are nice desk speakers for either your PC or Laptop. Obviously, they produce more high end sound, and not too much base, but adequate for your desk.There is no tone adjustment on them, but because the subwoofer is a little underpowered the balance seems to be close, or OK. Personally, I'd like more base, but that's just me. I have the satelite speakers either side of my computer monitor, and the sub behind the screen on the desk. In this configuration the sound from the sub is reflected on the hard surface of the desk, and in fact causes the desk to become somewhat of a sound board. I wouldn't locate the sub on the floor, as the carpet would absorbe just about all the energy (unless you have a hard wood floor or the like).Anyway, the bottom line for this product is that it EXCEEDED my expectations for the price, and give surprising volume and sound quality, again... for the price. I'd have given them a 5 star rating, but I pulled one star because the base I think really is a little lacking, and a little tone control would be nice. But hey, I wasn't expecting Bose speakers, or Champagne for Beer money! :-Oh, and by the way, I've had these speakers for over two years, and NEVER had an issue since the day I plugged them in.BrianB.
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.
This is heavy plastic, not metal. It is very solid. I like the finish. This is a good choice if you are looking for a tripod adapter.
These earbuds sound pretty good, but they're kind of a waste of money because no one can actually use this for their phone anymore
Bought three of these for the low price and the Panasonic name.But people whom I call ALL tell me that the sound of my voice - via the headset's microphone - is awful. So I'm upgrading to a $20 headset to see if that's any better.If you use a phone and headset professionally, this one's not for you.
Finally got rid of the annoying hum I had with my previous preamp. This sounds great, no hum or buzz.
I purchased my 15gb ipod and I decided to put down the extra $[$$] for the 15gb instead of the 10gb, which i think was a very good idea. One of the reasons for my choosing the 15 over the 10 is actually the price. Many do not realize, but in the long run, the 15 comes out to be cheaper. This is because of accessories. At first, I was planning on buying the 10 and then adding on sme accessories such as the dock and remote (which come free with the 15 and 30 models) but once i got to the shoping cart, i soon realized that it was actually more expencive than the 15!Now if you are smart (like i was hehe) you are probably reading this review to get some insight from real people who have real opinions on the purchase you are about to make. I, a windows xp home user, have had no problems whats so ever with synching, charging, or installing. You will also [hear of] users complain about music match. I am not sure what program [they]'ve been using, but my experience with music match has been a dream. By far, music match is the best and most user-friendly media player out there for windows. And with music match jukebox plus (witch is what ships with all ipods) the limits are endless. If you download songs off the net, you wil often fnd yourself with incomplete song tags. Feilds such as "artist" "album" etc will often be missing. With music match plus, all one has to do is use the feature "look up tags" and music match will automatically connect to their servers and repair the tag and even download the album art! All in a matter of seconds.I think that the sensitivity was perfectly calibrated and apple has sone a fantastic job with the design of this mp3 player. The touch wheel makes scrolling through thousands of songs a breeze and the backlit buttons and screen look amazing.Besides the AAC file format (which will be available to pc users by the end of 03') all extra features are available to pc users. Its easy to creat contacts, notes, and calender dates on the pc using microsoft outlook. And to add them on ur ipod, you simply just drag and drop like it were a hard drive instead of an mp3 player, which it is!Probably like you, before purchasing anything, i compare it to its leading competetors. Currently, the only competition that even comes close is the nomad zen. Both are firewire400 and usb 2.0 compatable, but the zen just cant match up to the style, ease of use, and compactness of that of the ipod. Just the box of the ipod alone says it all. Everyone knows the most fun out of recieving a gift or making a purchase is opening the box and laying your eyes on it for the first time.This is definately the best mp3 player out there.I admit that the ipod is not cheap, but the price is very fair for what you get. If you are gonna spend over $$$ for a portable music player, you should buy the best, dont settle because you will regret it later.
This is one fantastic bag!! It has a pocket for everything I need and a nice secure compartment for my laptop. The only design flaw is the removeable pouch for chords. I wish it was the bottom of the bag rather than the top. If you think about it, the cord is the last item you take out and the first item you put into a laptop bag. If you're on the train (for you commuters), you only access your laptop and papers, not your cords so they should be at the bottom somewhere. But overall, it's a fantastic bag. Fits and feels perfect.
The life on these batteries are long, they charge fast and best of all they save me a ton of money. I highly recommend them.
This product is not usable. While watching video or listening to audio, don't even think about turning on your microwave; the staic is unbearable. And it interferred with my RF TV remote to the point where I could not change channels. Product returned to vendor.
This camera perfect for the advanced enthusiast. SLR flexibility, sharp lens, and wonderful image quality are what you can expect. I recommend it highly.
I would highly advice that if you choose to get Satellite Radio, you should get it professional installed. I'm experimenting, so I went with the cheaper option. It works pretty well.You should note that you'll have a few wires sticking out everywhere, and it will look kind of cheap, but if you can get over that, it works well. It has a cradle, a mounting bracket that can stick to the dash, and a mini FM transmitter so you can listen to Sirius through your radio. The whole system works quite well and does the job as best as it can. It's easy to and simple to setup, so that should not be a problem. The sound quality is a little weak, but it does the job.Besides looking kind of cheap, which is not the docking kits fault, there are two main problems. One is that the mount uses screws or adhesive. I'm not going to drill randomly into my car, so I used the adhesive. The adhesive works very well, but I worry that if I ever remove the mount, will it take chunks of my dash with it? I don't know, which would be really scary if I deeply cared for my car. The second problem is that there is no power supply for a wall socket. This means that if you don't fork over another fifty dollars, you'll have to do the setup in your car, while the car is running. This is truly cheap and annoying.All in all, it works well for those on a budget or those not willing to commit fully to Sirius radio.
When I installed the RAM chip it improved the performance of the computer. However, I should have been able to install two RAM modules. The second one didn't work properly. I exchanged it for another one and that one didn't work either. When they work, they work great.
The i-trip I purchased was exactly what I ordered and worked fine. I would definitely order from this company again.
great product exact fit now i can listen to my Cd's. will recommend purchase from company to all. fast delivery.
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!
This case is excellent if you're interested in using your Verve in shallow waters - the manual was easy to follow and the case itself was easy to use. All in all, I have no complaints for the price.
This camcorder does capture good shots. But the main drawback is that it records to DVD. Initially its nice and easy to capture video and watch it on DVD instantly. 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 DVD that you used to capture is non-editable. Therefore you need to download it to your computer and use a program like Pinnacle 9.0 to edit it. But the original picture quality is so bad that you won't have sufficient bandwidth to edit the video. As you know, DVD videos are compressed in MPEG2 format. This is a lossy compression that is good enough to watch the video on TV but not good enough to edit. 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 "RAW" 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:Feature new to this camcorder: Superb slow motion. You can shoot in 240 frames per second and play back at regular speed thus achieving superb slow motion effects. This is one feature that you will fall in love with.Features that are not new: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 wife or kid 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 in 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: 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 widescreen3. 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.4. 10x optical/120x digital zoom: Optical zoom is good enough. Any more zoom requires the use of a tripod. You can manage without a tripod upto 10X only. Hence its good enough. 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. Progressive shutter system: Sony tries to mislead you into thinking that the camcorder is progressive. Not its not. Video is still interlaced only. Only digital photos are progressive which obviously they must be. Its no big deal. Forget about this feature.6. Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens: Yes its good. The image quality is truly great till it gets compressed into MPEG2 format for storing onto DVD.7. 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.8. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording: Not a big deal. If you have a 5.1 home theatre, you may get some good results. But if you are watching your video on ordinary TV, you will actually lose some audio as your DVD player downsizes the 5.1 audio into 2 channel audio. All professional Hollywood DVDs actually have at least two seperate audio information. One for 5.1 systems and one for ordinary stereo. The DVD produced by this camcorder has only one track for 5.1. So if you watch on an ordinary Tv, you may lose some audio information. I would suggest not to rely on this feature and instead shoot in stereo only as its more than enough for everyday regular home videos.9. 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.10. USB 2.0 interface: NOt a useful feature. Its easier to remove the DVD and place it on your DVD ROM drive on your computer, than to connect the camcorder using USB cables. The USB interface is useful if you want to burn DVDs using the camcorder's DVD burning feature. But remember, this camcorder can burn only miniature sized DVDs and not the regular DVDs. Moreover its cheaper and more convenient to use the computer's internal DVD writer or external DVD writer than to use this camcorder as a DVD burner. You don't want to decrease the life of the camcorder's DVD writer as the camcorder is far expensive than an ordinary DVD burner.11. One-touch wide-angle shooting: Useless feature. You tend to always shoot in wideangle or letterbox. Who would want to switch constantly between these modes? Also as suggested earlier, better to shoot in wideangle only and future proof your videos.12. Picture Package 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.13. DVD-R/RW and +RW Compatible: The camcorder is somewhat slow and non-responsive when you use DVDRW. This may be because DVDRW always have slower burn speeds compared to DVDR. So this is not a very useful feature unless you are planning to shoot still photos only. The slow speed problem occurs when shooting video only.14. Active interface shoe: You can use this to connect external flash or mic. Not a very useful feature as any external device spoils the compactness of this camera.15. 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.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 viewing pleasure.
I had this blow dryer for a month and it just won't work anymore. It will not turn on at all. I should've known there was something wrong with it when 2 weeks of using it, the cord would not retract all the way. Too bad, because aside from that, I liked the settings and it is quieter than most blow dryers I have used in the past. Buyer beware!
Samsung has become the global leader in consumer electronics, home A/V and appliance markets. But I guess this is not one of their better products. The styling is fine, but the sound quality is not quite there (very shallow), and the DVD player can get very picky on the DVD it wants to play.Overall not the best product I got from Samsung. I do recommend their LCD/LED TVs. Great Colors and contrast.
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.
Since I bought this wireless router I have never ever more experienced sudden disconnections. I am truly happy with it.The set up is easy but is better if you know a little of the stuff of instalation, since you will get better performance of your dlink router.Do not hesitate, go and get it!
I am not an expert in home theatre components or electronics. I am just a fella who loves great sound and great picture- which this system certainly delivers. I received this system as an early X-mas present and I must say, my family and I have been totally blown away. T2, PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, LOTR and MOULIN ROUGE all sound incredible on the system. We hear things we never heard before.Our family room is only about 15' x 12', so the 5.1 sound system, when turned up to about 30, really knocks our socks off. The five disk changer does seem a bit of a luxury that will only come in handy when watching multi-disk sets. I have found that the disks sometimes come a little dislodged in their bays at times and need re-seating, but that is a small worry.I'm sure their are better systems out their, but for us, the textbook neophyte home theatre enthusiasts, this system works just fine. That and for the price, it really can't be beat.
I love this card reader. The speeds with the USB2 Are incredible! The only gripe I have is that it keeps crashing my Windows XP Pro SP2 high end Dell computer.I have notified Microsoft about it, so maybe they have a suggestion or perhaps they can work together with Sandisk to alleviate this issue.
don't be fooled into thinking this fits the garmin if come up with. besides all the garmins have charges with them. this is a total rip off and a waste of time and money. when I tried to return the item, tehy charged more for S & H than the cost of the product!!
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
After much research, I finally decided that this was the receiver for me! So far, so good.I am primarily using this in the car, so I grabbed this version that included the car kit. If you only want one receiver but want to use it in two cars, you will need an extra car kit. It's too annoying to try to move the antenna between cars. I had looked at a few portable units, but I chose this one since it was designed primarily for those in the car, and I wanted the a unit that was going to be easy to use when I'm in the car.Installation was very easy. I did it myself, and my antenna is on top of my roof near the front. The antenna cord is about 24 feet long, so there is plenty of extra cord if you are in a sedan like me. I ran my cord right under the weatherstripping on the front windsheild as was suggested at cruchfield.com, then through the door and around the door jam. The kit also includes one of those little tubes that you can fit around your cords, as you will have three: antenna, power and the cassette. All cords plug into the base.I used the air vent base installation instructions (the kit also comes with dashboard mount and a swivel mount, but both can damage your car when you're ready to remove the mounts). The only thing is that I wish it were a little more steady from side to side when I am pushing the buttons. It takes some playing around with to get just right.The receiver itself has been pretty easy to use. I definitely recommend actually reading the instructions on how to use all of the different buttons. There are 30 memory buttons available. There is also a neat feature that will alert you to when your favorite artist or song is playing, and the alert will allow you to go straight to that channel if you so desire.One downside is that only the buttons have a backlight. The labels above them do not have these lights. So, until I get to remember exactly where the "jump," "memory" and "menu" buttons are, it's going to be to difficult to use them in the dark.There is also a 30 minute record/replay function on this receiver. However, anything you save is erased when the unit is turned off.I tracked this item for a few weeks before I bought it, as I noticed that the price occasionally would change from day to day. Amazon's price when I bought this three days ago was $93.99, and today it is listed about $3 less. Some third party merchants have dropped the price below the Amazon price from time to time, but generally, the Amazon price has been the lowest.If you buy this item before the end of April 2006, there is also a $30 rebate available from XM.Although I have not actually been a Sirius subscriber, I took advantage of the online trials with Sirius and XM. I also read some reviews of both and examined their channel guide. Their offerings are very similar. If you are interested in sports, XM has great college ACC/Pac 10/Big 10 channels (I am a UNC grad, so I have to have my ACC sports!), NASCAR and MLB. Sirius offerings are more towards NFL/MLH fans. One review I read said that the music on Sirius tended to be what he phrased as "riskier," which the reviewer defined as playing more deep cuts, etc. I have been very, very pleased with the XM offerings, playlist, variety, talk, etc. No complaints with XM here!
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 would be hard pressed to find anything negative to say about this camera. It is my first digital but have owned it for 10 months; used for pleasure plus to send photos to clients attached to email. Have not received a single durogatory comment from a client. If fact, they praise the clarity and color. In short, I strongly recommend it!
Hi,So I got one of these things a few days ago, despite reading on here that it had a myriad of problems (e.g. Wiping data/Freezing/No Back Up Battery), because the one I played with at the store seemed to work fine, and after reading on ..., it appeared that only the first production units were affected by the issues listed here.If you go to Toshiba's Website, specifically...They are now fixing, free of charge (including shipping), any of the earlier models that fall within a certain serial number range.I checked the Serial number on the box of the machine I bought, and made sure it wasn't one of the affected machines, and sure enough, over the last 4 days of use, it has performed almost flawlessly.I say almost, because using ActiveSync over the Wireless connection proved impossible, until I downloaded a program called "Pocket Hosts" (not from Toshiba, but a third party Freeware application). This lets you list your desktop PC's IP address in the PDA's "Hosts" file. Once I'd done this, Activesync works everytime wirelessly - as long as you remember to turn on the built-in wireless card!!! :)As for the unit itself, it feels good in the palm (no pun intended!!) of your hand. Easy to use. The only problem I have right now is that the hardware action buttons on the lower face of the unit are in a different order to my previous PDA (An HP 548), so I keep pressing the wrong one. They are configurable though, so I could reorder them if I wish.The PDA seems blindingly fast, but that may be because my last one was the HP 548, which isn't the quickest of units. Also, the screen seems fine to me, and I'd have to disagree with people that say they can't read it in sunlight.... mine is fine. I had to increase the brightness one level higher than the default to read it properly, but it's now readable outside, in bright sunlight.It's also handy having built in Wireless AND both CF-II and SD slots... because I can use my old CF-I 256Mb memory card in it, and now also use the MMC card that came free with my laptop while still being connected to my wireless Network at work or home.All in all, I'd say if you've been interested in this unit, take the plunge and get it... if you're unlucky enough to receive one of the early batch, then Toshiba will fix it for you. Once that's done, or if you get a later one (like I did), then you'll be the happy owner of a powerful PDA.Hope this helps you all!!! :)Steve
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 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.
Tried it on two other outlets, but no juice. With a product name as well- known, this was quite a surprise.if this is something that almost never happens, okay. I'd like to hear from others, as this is a quality control issue. Is this a fairly common occurrence?
Excellent product, especially considering the price. It helped finish out the master bedroom surround system on the cheap. Great service from Vann's included at no extra cost.
The Rhinoskin cases are, so far as I'm concerned, the best on the market, even though you need dainty, ladylike fingers to comfortably use the button access cut-outs. But the belt clip Rhinoskin makes is terrible. I wish there were another option.The slightest bit of wear or damage to that plastic V renders it completely ineffective at holding the case securely.When the clip is new it works pretty well, but the design flaw lies in the plastic V that holds the metal stud of the clip. The plastic V is barely big enough to hold the metal stud to begin with, and combined with the fact that metal rubbing against plastic tends to wear the plastic down pretty quickly, it's not long before your PDA is falling off your belt at the slightest jostle.Other than that the clip is all right, allowing for quick one-handed attach and release and allowing 360 degree swivel. It does a good job of holding itself onto the belt, too, even under relatively energetic use. If Rhinoskin could make the V more durable they'd have a real winning system.If you get a Rhinoskin case, get a spare clip. You will need it eventually.
This will save you a ton of time and money not having to swap out dead batteries get this and you will be very happy.
This is a great device for measuring the amount of electricity certain items use. I can enter a rate per kiliwatt and leave the monitor pluged in for 24 hours and it tells me how much it costs to run the item. I can caculate by hour, day, or month. Now I know it costs me $1.23 a month, at the highest rate, to leave my laptop on all the time.
Good basic watch for the price. Simple to use. I like the petite size - can be worn with casual attire.
I bought this printserver together with a Belkin wireless router. I have two printers, a Cannon i900D and a brand new HP Deskjet 5740. The Cannon i900D works through the printserver. However, after about 10 hours of frustration, including 5 telephone calls with Belkin Tech Support, I was finally told (by a level 3 technician, whatever that means) "Well, I guess this printer just isn't compatible"!! The problem is, Belkin has NO IDEA what printers are compatible. Their website contains two lists - compatible printers and incompatible printers. Both are out of date. I can't find a single inkjet listed on either list that is still commercially available. Belkin tech support has no updated information on compatible models.So does the product work? Maybe, if your printer is compatable. Problem is, noone knows if it is until after you buy the product and spend hours trying to set it up. Which, as I'm sure everyone knows, is immensely frustrating.
This case is laid out terribly.The mounting holes for the main board don't line up with the with my gigabyte M'board. This leaves an entire side unsupported.There are nice engineering features totally shot in the foot by horrible screw placements, loud fans, and about 3times as many screws as a "cheap" midtower case. Plus, the damn blue flashlight used for the power LED. What's with the 10,000 cooling holes that don't line up with any case fan known to man.The case in neither portable, nor small, nor lightweight. There have to be other cases out there that would work out 10x better.This is the last time I waste more than $30 on a case. Just not worth any amount of money.Does it work? Yes. Would I buy it again? Absolutely not!
I travel quite a bit and now being able to carry 100 or 200 CD's worth of music is a reality. My units works quite well. I have experianced some unexplained skips, but these are few and far between.(Maybe once an hour or two). The other main weakness is the manual itself. It is too skimpy. In order to get the most out of this unit, the best way to name files and how to best use the tags needs to be explained. For example some of my CD/Directories play the files out of order ie track 3 first, sequentually to the last track and them track1 and track2. This is not really a big problem but a few CD's need the tracks played in order. The unit will do it, but how to do it, is not in the manual. I found it hard at first to scroll down through the directories. But once I figured it out on my own (no thanks to the manual) it is quite easy. I usually use the AC, but am now using the batteries. As with most electronic stuff, I expect it will eat the batteries very quickly. I burn my mp3s on Cd at 2x and use the cheapest CD available. The beauty here is I am not worried about damaging a CD. I always have a copy. All my CD's play great. I did get a Cd given to me and only half the files were recognised. I am not sure why as I do not know how the CD was burned. I do know that all the files are at a different bit rates and could even be mpsVBR (variable bit rate). I always use 128 kps mp3s. And have no problem. And yes the CD must be burned all in one session ... something else that is not too clear in the manual. I have not played it in the car, but I have batted it around held it at different angles with no skips. For that 5th and last star in the rating, it could be a bit smaller, the controls a bit friendlier, a completer manual, and absoluty no skips. All in all I am happy with my unit as I now have hundreds of hours of music now at my disposal in my one CD wallet.
This device is quite helpful in organizing a grocery shopping list. It has a few problems with voice recognition but items can be manually entered on the shopping list and there is an option to help improve the voice recognition capability. A really nice feature is that it organizes all items by category so when the list is printed and taken to the store, time is maximized in picking up everything needed. Had a bit of a learning curve to understand its quirks, but now that I'm used to it, I really like having it.
One of the professional and best head cleaners, a "must-have" for a very reasonable price.
Great product and great price. Delivery was slow but the seller kept me informed throughout the process. The camera is what it is - a happy snappy, user friendly, point and shoot; its good in good light.I bought 2 and would do so again. Happy.
Excellent product a spectacular battery consumption, timeliness, works perfectly, this keyboard gives you comidiad to work more if you do it for long hours, is highly recommended. It was delivered to Prime time and in very good condition.
this is one of five kitchen gadgets that I can't live without.Presto 02970 Professional SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder, WhiteI have used the smaller one for many years. I purchased 2, one was a gift.
I got one for my birthday, they are great! I don't think i'll ever fill up the 5GB hard drive. The firewire port downloads songs instantly - an album in under 10 seconds! It is easy to use and has long battery life. All this and it doubles as a hard drive so you can store things on it and take them off on another computer...
This TV is great. Blacks are black, colors are accurate, images are sharp. With the built-in digital receiver you can get over-the-air HDTV channels that are simply beautiful. One complaint is sometimes if the image is mostly low-contrast with subtle tones of greys and darker colors, there is motion blur. This effect isn't noticeable for high-contrast images like sports. Great for football, especially with the "Vivid" image setting and the HDTV over-the-air feeds from national channels.I'm also using this TV as a computer monitor, using DVI-HDMI converter. Games look great. Not so good for web browsing because the max 1360x768 make it hard to see much, have to scroll down a lot. Kinda wish I had gone with a 1080p just for the extra resolution with the PC.On the speakers: sufficient for television, but a receiver + nice speakers are good idea if you want a good setup for movies.
There is nothing else out there as of 11/15/05! The fastest mobile processor around, at an incredible price. Just look at the feature set! Try and find anything out there with this feature set at this price, its currently $1199 at BestBuy.
I purchased this antenna for RV use; my television and my radio shared an amplified extenal Winegard Sensar antenna 16 feet off the ground. I wanted each to have its own antenna. Before installing the FM Reflect antenna I was receiving 34 FM stations off the amplified Winegard. After installing the FM Reflect inside near the radio 8 feet from the ground I was still receiving 34 stations. Installation was super easy. I am very pleased with this product.
The product was as expected. However, the instructions for use were minimal at best. We are not computer illiterate, but we felt iPod illiterate. Ask a friend that is familiar with the downloading process for help. My husband was very happy with his iPod Nano when we finally figured it out!
Almost everything people that rated this camera five stars say is true. Nonetheless, there is one point to be considered: a camera at this price does not have any kind of sealing against moisture, sand or dust. After two years of use it began to freeze. I sent to Panasonic Service Center near Chicago and after six months they sent it back telling me it was better trash it than fix it because the circuits were rusty with moisture. I opened the set to take a look and for my surprise I found out the chassis(board) where the circuits are mounted is the same chassis(board) that hold the straps we use around the neck. Everything else around is just a thin skin, as I told, without any kind of sealing.Just for you understand what I say is that right now this camera is for sale at 996US$ at Amazon. For 769US$ I bought a Pentax K20D with one lens. The pentax K20D is completed sealed against anything. So, a trashable camera like Lumix DMC FZ50 should cost no more than, let's say 150US$, despite Leica's lenses. So, if you care for the bucks you have in your pocket run from Panasonic
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.
Great speakers for your computer, or entertainment system.I use it for both. Great bass, but center speaker could use a bit more power. Still excelent speakers for the price.
I got these thinking that they could also be used on CAT6 but they do not. They don't claim to so I can't blame them for anything. I will always have need for CAT5 heads and these work great!
Bought this product back in December because there was suppose to be a rebate. I have never received a rebate! Dishonest company. If you are buying the product because of the rebate, dont count on getting it.
Sony does it again...was there ever any doubt? After extensive reseach into plasma vs. LCD TVs, my wife and I decided to get this for ourselves for our anniversary. The V series is awesome! Why did we choose this model? This is a FULL 1080 HDTV (720 is HD also, but 1080 IS better). It will display video in the best format possible from 480 up to 1080 automatically. There is still a risk of "burn in" on the plasmas for the first 100 hours, but not for LCD's. Think of stock tickers running at the bottom of the screen or a station logo in the corner. The blacks are just as good on this TV as the plasmas - yes they are VERY dark! If it ever comes to it, this TV should be less to repair than a plasma as long as the engine is fine then it's just the cost of a light bulb (LCD's use a light bulb to generate a picture - not unreplaceable goo). There are MANY ports on this tv and this model has 2 HDTV ports, and yes you should have two. One would be for your cable/satellite and the other would be for your DVD player/recorder (make sure that you have at least a DVD player/recorder that UPCONVERTS - you'll be cheating yourself if you don't). I didn't use the HDMI cable that is provided in the box. I purchased 2 HDMI rocket fish cables from Best Buy for $65 each. Very important - Make sure that you get your cable/satellite service upgraded to HD! All of this is needed to get THE BEST PICTURE POSSIBLE. Did I mention that both the picture and sound are totally awesome. Very Crisp! 20 Watt speakers are fine but I will eventually upgrade to home stereo. No complaints. This is a great TV. You won't want to watch just any TV after seeing HDTV.
Pros:1)Excellent sound quality and features.2)Good user interface.3) Can add SD card to increase memory by 512 MBCons:1)Better buy different headphones2)Short battery life.3)Need proprietory TDK software to access the flash memoryIt's rather frustrating, having received the player, to find out that headphones are pretty bad. Battery life is highly overrated: when playing files, it lasts no longer than 6 hours. Need to carry spare batteries all the time. If you decide to transfer mp3 files from you friend's computer to the player, good luck! You need to install first TDK software. Fortunately, the positives outweigh the negatives: 1) can buy headphones 2) rechargeable AAA battery 3) use SD card to avoid proprietory TDK software.Conslusion: excellent buy if you pay no more than $80-100 for it. Otherwise, go for better players.
great brightness, although it is 450 cd/m2 not 500, like it says. Otherwise the monitor definitely gets a greater contrast ratio than rated most of the time. The real contrast doesn't come from the black level, but it actually comes from the intense whites which are great for gaming. crysis explosions are so intense, along with lighting effects in racing games, etc. Initially, I was scared to buy this because i had a smaller very fast response lcd display. But, I noticed no ghosting or choppiness, although i am running a nice overclocked rig with a 4870.
I had an ergonomic keyboard at work and it finally died and my company only provides the standard keyboard. I ordered this keyboard and it arrived QUICKLY, it was AWESOMELY priced and the service was amazing!!My hands and wrist thank you!!
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 bought these because I thought they would have the locking clips. I don't udnerstand why sata cables are even sold without them.. they fall out of the drives like nothing, just like the stupid sata power connectors (inferior to molex).
Many years ago I purchased several Microsoft keyboards, only to have to return them all because the keyboard letters would wear off quickly. I presumed that they had long-ago fixed this problem. I was wrong. The letters began to wear off within two-weeks of usage. I am very disappointed that Microsoft never corrected a known problem with their keyboards after all these years.
I love this memory card, when my camera is on the smallest setting it can hold approximately 6000 pictures, and when it is on the highest setting it can hold approximately 400 pictures. I could not be any happier.
As almost everyone else has said, these speakers are absolutely unbelievable ! The speakers are LOUD and CLEAR, (id say theyre as loud as my 160watt stereo, while these are only 6 watt speakers). The Subwoofer is a pleasure! If you have watched movies at home WITHOUT a subwoofer, you dont know what youre missing, its a whole new dimension! This subwoofer works beautifully for movies! Theres no better way to enhance your music/movie experience then to get these speakers. There is absolutely nothing else in this price range to even consider, ive heard other speakers, for $30, these are the one and only choice!ONLY CON is the Subwoofer volume control is on the back which is a little annoying to reach, but you never needa change that so its ok.
Received the product in a timely manner. Was very easy to install. Increased the speed of my desktop dramatically.Great product. Thanks.
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.
Here's my home network:One wired desktop PC, wired TV, wired Bluray, wired Xbox360, Wifi: 1 laptop, 2 cell phones, 1 android tablet, 1 wifi printer.This router for me replaced an old G router and it's like a whole new internet. My old router's wirless signal couldn't cover my entire apartment and now I have signal in the backyard. My wired devices are now connected at 1GB/s instead of 100MB/s.My old router had to have a bunch of custom routing and port rules for Netflix and Xbox Live to work right, this one I just plugged in and it worked. The only thing I did was set the channel to a less crowded one and renamed the wifi network name and set my password. Took about 5 minutes.It includes an vertical stand as well, which I use and it's alright, the pressure of the wires connected to it kind of have more leverage than the grip of the stand so I had to pull the wires around a bit to give them some slack so it stood in place.
I purchased this monster power strip to use while traveling. It small, nice looking, and works great. The power strip has 4 outlets with two placed on each side.It is handy how the plug is designed to wrap around the power strip itself, it saves a bit of room and allows for less tangles to occur.My only negative is that there isn't really a whole lot of room if you have a big wall wort power adapter or a oddly shaped power plug. But the fact that the power strip is two sided can give some relief to that, it is better then if all four were on one side.
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.
Pretty good for the price. MMC is going out of date. It preform as expected. Can use in a regular SD slot. I used it for a technical device I built. it was stable and reliable.
I really like these speakers. I have several other Bose products and I've never been disappointed with the quality or sound of any of them. This speaker system is no exception. I have them connected to my desktop computer and listen to Itunes music, podcasts, and movies. The speakers are well made and pleasing to look at.
I have been told that this model has a problem with its auto clock that can cause the unit to lock up. Just go into the setup menu, buried deep in the third or fourth column of the menu, at the bottom you will find Auto Clock-turn it OFF, this will help product reliability tremendously. I have also been told ther is no fix for this, so be sure to set it off and leave it off!
I love my Zune. The Zune Pass is a terrific way to get tons of new music, and after installing an auxiliary line in my car, I can essentially listen to all my music the entire day. And I only got a 30GB but with over 1800 pictures and 2800 songs, I still have over 17GB free!
After i've finally pieced together one at a time my home theater system i just realized i have tons of remote to juggle with. The TV remote, the AVR, the HDVR and the PS3. That's when i realized i needed a universal remote. Enter the Logitech harmony remotes. I picked the 550 because it was in the middle of the range of what Logitech was offering feature and price wise. I'm always after the best price for feature and ofcourse within my budget. I just needed a simple one remote solution to control my components (52 A550 Samsung, PS3, Onkyo S7100, Comcast PVR and laptop PC). I didn't prefer the peanut shaped models and the 550 looked nicer for my taste.Setting up the 550 was easy except on the first day when the harmony software couldn't connect to the server which was frustrating because i never got to use it the night i opened the package. I was able to add my devices easily and create and customize the Activities. After i had done the set-up i was now able to control my HT components with one remote and the PS3 using IR4PS3 (very cool!!). Overall the remote is nice and sleek, it is very nice to hold and the grip shapes at the back are very comfortable. The buttons were a bit hard to press compared to my onkyo and samsung remotes but got the feel of it after awhile. It was hard at first to look through the LCD screen and see the texts and again it just required me to get to used to it. I liked that i can customize the buttons and the sound and picture buttons below are nice touches too. Overall i'm very happy and for around $70 it fits about right with my budget.
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 have the LinkSys BEFW11S4 wireless broadband router at home, and it has been working great for 2 years. But, I needed a product that had a print server for all the computers on my home network. Though, there aren't a lot of choices out there for a combined router & print server - I found this D-Link DI-714P+ at Amazon... This product worked PERFECTLY right out of the box. The setup took about 15 minutes total, and anybody could do it! Just install the printer driver found on the CD on all your computers and you are printing in minutes! Do yourself a favor and GET THIS PRODUCT! Inexpensive, easy to setup, easy to maintain, range is great, and it has many of the features that the LinkSys product has...
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.
This is the only wireless router I've used, so don't count on me for some all-knowing comparison test, but I'll gladly tell you that I've had nothing but good performance with this thing. The connection is solid, and the speed is at least as fast as when I'm wired direct. What more is there? Oh yeah, it was only 95 bucks. Cheap!The first day I used it, I noticed that the connection had dropped, so I searched around to find out what had happened. I clicked on the airport icon at the top (this is a Mac PowerBook G4), and it told me that I was on xxxxxx network, with the x's representing the name of one of my neighbors. Yeah, well... I suspected what was going on, so I looked up that name in our city's property tax database, and found that we indeed do have a close neighbor by the name of xxxxxx. Bingo! I hopped on my bike and rode down the hill and knocked on the sucker's door to ask what the heck they thought they were doing stealing my bandwidth, but of course, nobody answered. That's when I went home and read some of the manual. It should be noted that, up to now, I didn't even need to read the manual. This thing is truly plug and play (at least with a Mac using an AirPort card). That's when I learned about setting up a password to protect my network. I got on the horn with some nice, well-spoken East Indian woman in Belkin's outsourced tech help department, and got it set up in just a few minutes. Since that day, there has been no bandwidth thievery.So here I sit in my living room, comfortably nestled in my overstuffed Stickley leather reclining Morris chair, (un)wired and cruising the net. This is so much better than sitting in a closed room in an office chair like I used to do. I am not worried about something faster coming on the scene in few months, or this Pre-N setup not being compatible with the N standard of the future, because it's fast enough for me, and it works. Buy it. 'Nuff said.
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.
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.
I first found this when looking for an alternative to a regular mouse (since my wrist was being wrecked by repetitive-motion strain). All trackballs which require me to move the ball with my thumb did nothing but make my hand feel even more strained after just a little use, but this product was just the ticket. It feels natural and non-straining to roll the trackball with my index & middle fingers. The ball rolls smoothly, there are enough programmable buttons for my needs and it's a snap to set up.I do wish there was a "wired" version, though (since it and my 9 x 12 Wacom tablet like to "fight" with each other if they're too close which happens often since the tablet takes up a lot of desk space). I also wish that the Trackman had a side-scrolling feature to its mousewheel! But still, this item still deserves five stars for the sheer relief it has brought to my tortured tendons.
I really enjoyed this products. Im not a professional photographer but it takes more-than-average photo shots.I would recommend this to any average Joe. Wonderful Camera
This works great for our Vibe 07. It would have costed $20 at Best Buy, but this was much more economical. No problems with making the connections.
I love that this memory card comes with sizes and I can use it in my phone or camera!
Purchased this item for my husband for christmas. It came well packed and in time. My husband loves the Travel Companion. Glad I bought it through you. Your price was reasonable compared to others. Thanks for makingmy shopping easier.
Along with the car charger adapter (which comes with a "roll-up" cord), I also bought the plug-in wall adapter, and the AV cable to watch ipod movies on TVs at the same time, from the same vendor. The whole deal, including shipping was under [...]. I saw a similar package at [...].I gave it a 4 because the plastic covering appears cheap, and it seems to get warm after charging for a while, but it works great (also applies to the wall charger). For it's price though, I could buy 10 or more of these before I spend as much as the Apple brand.
The headline for the second generation Nano is that you get twice the storage and twice the battery life for the same price you paid for your 1st generation Nano. This is true of both the 4 and 8 GB options.While this justified my purchase because I found 4 GB confining and, especially 15 months down the road, the battery life inadequate, the other improvements are modest:*I do like the new, all metal casing, which is colored on both the front and back (the first generation was chrome colored metal on the back regardless of frontal color), it has no seams except for the barely noticeable plastic inserts embedded on top and the bottom, and is much less prone to both scratching and smudging with fingerprints. Overall, the new styling is sleeker still. Apple does cool well, and even has the good sense not to offer a brown (brown?) player.*A number of simple games (like Solitaire) and other small software goodies are included, as well as a contact list that synchs with the usual MS suite.*The lanyard earbuds are of better quality for playing music, they are smaller to better fit the ear canal so more comfortable, and the chord is slightly longer.*The same USB connection devices will work for either generation, and iTunes will allow you to use both generations on the same computer, though not, to my knowledge, at the same time, so I recommend an auxiliary USB device for keeping the old and new charged up.*The screen is brighter still.*I was annoyed by the way a decal or paint atop the hold switch immediately began to chip or peel on the 1st generation, which is not a problem now that there is a solid plastic hold switch of the same color as my player.There are two arguable detractions.*The 2nd generation is slightly longer than the 1st, though I think it is also slightly slimmer.*The placing of the earphone jack to the extreme right of the player makes it align rather uneasily with my one leftover accessory, which is the armband holster for the player. The added length also makes the player at least seem somewhat less securely anchored in the holster, which might be a concern if I were still a runner.
The mStand Laptop Stand was a great purchase. I am an Admissions Counselor so I am in and out of the office a lot. This stand makes it easy to remove and place back my laptop and it keeps it off my desk to remove clutter, LOOKS CLASSY, shipped quick, and it helped relieve neck pain and back pain from slouching down at my screen because it is now lifted up so I am forced to sit with proper posture. GREAT PRODUCT. GREAT BUY. QUICK DELIVERY.
Duing the extended warranty coverage Apple would repair my 12 powerbook g4. I had them replace the hard drive as it failed early. One year later, the extended coverage is lapsed and the hard drive fails again.I went out and purchased a Seagate momentus drive with a 5 year warranty. The OEM drives usually have only a one year warrant. I brougt it into the Apple Genius bar to see if they would replace it. I was willing to pay for its replacement. However, I was informed that Apple would not do so because I had purchased the drive. I guess they wanted me to purchase the drive from Apple at a premium.I have been an Apple computer owner since the MAC 128k was introduced. The Apple desk top computers that I have recently owned have been reliable. However over the last few years, the Apple laptops I have owned, the hard drives have been failing. I guess it is wise to sell your laptop close to when the extended warranty is up. I will keep my Apple desktop computers long after their warranty has expired.
I own this for my ipod touch and i havent tested it in my car yet, but i have using my home stereo system w/ FM antenna. The sound quality is good for the price you pay, and the fact that you can change frequencies is a plus. The backlight makes the current settings easy to see in the dark. However, the range is very limited, probably due to this being a low power transmitter or something. If you have no obstructions between this and the antenna, you could easily get 15 ft w/ no static, but anything else and you get so much static you can barely hear the music. I would recommend this regardless because of the low price and the fact that it works fine 80-90% of the time
Needed this connector to tie audio signal from my IPhone into existing Satellite Radio wiring in my truck. Works as expected with no problems.
I had an IPOD years ago and I hated it! This is my first one since then and it is truly the easiest MP3 player I ever had. My opinion of Apple has turned around completely. Thank you!
Absolutely, completely useful and convenient. Will buy two more to put with each of my kits. Will buy for my kids and their kits. I wish I had this tool 20 years ago. Won't go anywhere without it. Only suggestion would be to make the shape more triagular so you could spot clean an edge better.
These speakers rival a home theater in-a-box, the subwoofer is one-of-a-kind 188watts. The Decoders are what made me choose them instead of klipsch, Dolby digital, Prologic II, and DTS, and it sure deserves to wear the THX Label on these speakers. With the control remote or pod, I can switch between my XBOX,GC,and cable box. These are a must!!!
I bought this memory for my Sony TRV-50 camcoder, so that I can store more digital pics on the memory, before downloading them on my computer. Few days later, the memory stick stopped working. My camcorder gave memory error, and was unable to read it or reformat it. I tried in other devices too, and the same thing, unable to read the memory stick. All my pics got lost and I of course lost the memory stick too. Kinda waste of money for me. I think Sony's memory sticks are costly, but atleast they are reliable.
So far I'm very satisfied with this product. I have yet to experience the full capabilities.
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.
I am a security specialists at Chaos Network Enteprises Ltd, and this book is very outdated and the internet is always changing. This book is for the new users for the web.
As one of the last remaining people that use tape decks and don't have aux jacks in their car, this is perfect for the price. No problems - after a month of use.
I listen mostly to the spoken word, audiobooks and podcasts. What little music is played sounds fine to me, but I probably don't have the best ear. The sound that comes through is free of clicks, hisses, and static. It is more convenient and less noisy than my FM transmitter.Longevity has been a problem with these types of devices in general. My prior Sony cassette adapter lasted through six months of fairly light use. I have only used this Belkin three or four times and therefore can't comment on longevity.After using this one, I ordered two more to have as future backup devices. The price, $3.97, is extremely reasonable.
This scanner worked fine in the beginning - but functionality dropped off after 6 weeks (about 2,000 scans) - to the point where it became worthless.
I knew my Z22 would require more "protection" than just the skin that houses the unit. The "Air case" does well to fulfil that.A very tight well fitting plastic case that one can see through. A person has to "open" the case to do any entry work on the palm,( hence the 4 star review), but that proves to be a very minor inconvienance. This is a good product that I am sure will be useful for years to come.
A very nice camera; very easy to use intuitive interface - you'll rarely if ever need to use the handbook. Choose this or the D-LUX-3 over the cheaper look alikes.CLUX-2 has more pixels (7.2M vs 6M) is smaller in all dimensions, and lighter, but even so I preferred the C-LUX 1 - the interface was just easier to drive, and had a nicer feel to it. (examples: flash mode cycled through options, whereas the C2 requires you to go down a 2 layer menu; the rotary mode select wheel on the C2 doesn't have the end stops the C1 had - so you now have to look to check the mode you've selected).They should have just changed the sensor and kept everything else the same as the C-LUX1 - it was perfect.
Works as intended and the color coded guide is very helpful. Not much else to say about this. It's well made, functional, and uncomplicated.
Caused pc to freeze. I tried numerous ways to get my MB to accept the 1 gig stick to no avail. The memory chosen is the correct type for my Mother board. I ordered another brand. Hopefully I'll be able to upgrade my ram.....My 2cPNY OPTIMA 1GB DDR 333 MHz PC2700 Desktop DIMM Memory Module MD1024SD1-333
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.
I'm not a hardcore sound freak or whatever you call those guys. I'm just a fan of good music and want to hear the beat with the best quality possible.I listen 24/7 to artist like Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob (ie. just about everyone on StrangeMusic) and these Headphones are just great for me!These are Open-Air, so other people will hear the music. Don't think you'll still hear the doorbell or the phone if you crank these up... they are VERY loud, especially if you use it with an amp.Never had headphones like these?:1. Always start the music before you put these over your ears (making sure you adjust the volume before using)... could help prevent your brain from exploding haha2. Get an amplifier (they still work great without the amp, but you'll love the extra boom!)I recommend you get these two products:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E6K1VK (Portable Headphone Amp "E7")http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M172FY (Desktop Headphone Amplifier and Dock for E7)FYI: You can still use only the "E7" without the dock... but it looks pretty cool (and stays in one place) if you use the dock.UPDATE:If you have a good sound card you really don't need an amp... I even used these directly on my phone and it still sounds great.The mesh on the sides are very thin, so any slight bump and you'll notice it from far! (My headphones actually came with a small dent on the one side)
I do a lot of indoor shooting and in some larger spaces as good as most people think the onboard flash is for their cameras they usually are limited to about 11-12 feet (give or take based on lens being used). Also you are not able to bounce the flash on your subjects. Hence why I purchased the SB-400 it is extremely portable due to its extremely small size. It has an adjustable flash with 4 different angles along with being able to use 2 - AA batteries. It is iTT-L compatible which means you can CONTROL the strength of the flash via your camera. I am extremely satisfied and think anyone who feels limited with their onboard flash buy this flash! I ordered the Sten-Flo diffuser for this and will post an update upon use.
This was a perfect gift for my niece at a great price. She is 13 years old and loves to take pictures of her friends and her just "hanging out". This is good starter camera with all of the features that a teenager needs!
I bought a brand new JVC (model GR-D70U) mini DV digital video camera less than 2 years ago. I have used it about 25 times and now it's broken. Every time I turn it on to record it says "Lens Cap" as in remove lens cap. It still plays previously recorded tapes but I can't record anything because the screen is black. This is my first JVC camcorder and my LAST. I am presently looking to buy another camcorder as I am missing my baby's first steps among other things.
This surge works great, it has all the hookups you can think of. In my opinion it even made the picture on my tv look even better.
Got it fast and it works good. Charges the ipod and plays music through the speakers. Not the greatest sound quality, but it wasn't expensive either. Good buy for what we were looking for.
Shipped immediately. Best shipping service I have ever received. I highly recommend this company for accessories.
It takes a little getting used to using this type of keyboard, but these keyboards are very dependable and we buy them for many employees at our organization and hear no complaints.
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.
Hard drive stopped working after 3 months. Camera connections are sloppy and as a result the unit often loses the video signal. Likewise the ac input is sloppy and if bumped the unit loses power. The cameras work fine but the DVR function is apparently very cheaply made with an inferior hard drive. I do not advise buying and I would not buy again.Update: I replaced the hard drive and all is fine - likely they are using cheaper hard drives - since I replaced the hard drive it has been working fine 24/7.
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. In addition, the original 90 day warranty is still in force, GoVideo refused to extend it to the refurbished unit. Sitting on hold now with customer service waiting for a answer... I heartily recommend NOT BUYING any GoVideo products unless you are prepared for wasted money and time on hold with customer service.
Security is an enormous task, the amount of information in this book, both written and referenced, is intimidating. Furthermore, the reality that it is necessary for your survival can raise your blood pressure and the number of hours you lay awake at night. Fortunately, it is not necessary to do it all at once and there are software tools that can make the scanning for security problems much easier.This book contains complete descriptions of the most common forms of computer security problems, including how attackers use the weaknesses and links to additional information. Computer security is an area of computing that is very close to the shadowy world of spies and secret agents. Fourteen contributors other than the lead author are listed on the inside front cover, four of which are not pictured. The lead author is also listed as anonymous.In terms of content, the descriptions are complete, both in coverage and detail. Somewhere, somehow, the people who manage the IT facilities at organizations must make contact with the material in this book and it is as good a place as any to do so. The authors also do an excellent job in aggregating references to more detailed explanations of the various areas of security. You could literally spend weeks following all the research paths listed for most of the topics.The only people who can afford to do nothing are those who have nothing. Everyone else should read this book and take the appropriate actions to protect themselves.
[ This is almost the same as my 676 review ]I don't have a lot to add to what other positive reviews have said. These remotes are very flexible and you can tweak them to perfection, or at least as close as your equipment allows. I've got a 676 and a 628 for my house, and bought a 628 for a friend. (I bought the 676 first, but after playing with it and a 628 I think I'd rather have a 628. Less clutter and a better Glow button.)I give 4 stars instead of 5 because the database isn't perfect; I've had a few keys I've had to relearn, there always seem to be a handful of commands that don't apply to my model, and it's occasionally been missing discrete on/off commands that really exist.Responses to some negative comments:"It's hard to set up". Well, yeah, sort of. I think that if you take the default setup for your equipment you'll end up in about the same place as you would with a conventional "universal remote". The difference is that you can then tweak this remote so that it really works right... and when you've got it 95% right, the urge to kill off that last 5% can be tough to resist."There aren't enough buttons". This is tricky. I think that the right number of buttons is however many you *need*, and not a single button more. You've got the soft buttons and device mode for features that you only need every week or two, and not giving them a hard button helps to keep the remote uncluttered for the rest of the time. I actually prefer the 628 to the 676 because the extra buttons on the 676 add clutter without adding much value - see details below."It's expensive". Yep, but not as expensive as some of the other high-end remotes. The 628 bottomed out at a pretty reasonable price; perhaps the later models will drop similarly when they are discontinued."I don't want to have to go back to the computer to tweak it". I suppose that this is a matter of taste. Indeed, the tweak/load cycle is pretty slow, and should be faster. However, personally I think that's more than made up for by the fact that you can look at pages of programming information at once. With a typical learning remote you're almost flying blind - if you lose track of what you've set up and what you haven't, good luck finding your place."Web page is intolerably slow". Hasn't been a problem for me. Then again, I didn't get one for Christmas.A few detailed comments about the 628, mostly for comparison with other Harmony models:- The Glow button has a different feel than the other buttons, making it easier to find in the dark. It should be *more* distinctive, but is better than the 676.- The four arrow buttons on the 628 may be better than the ring on the 676. At least one person didn't automatically figure out that the ring was the arrow pad.- It'd be nice if play, stop, and pause were more distinctive.- I think the buttons added on the 676 add more clutter than value. They are:Media - I don't watch TV. Perhaps Guide can substitute.Chapter f/b - map well to channel up/dnSound, Pic - I just don't need to tweak those things veryoften.Exit - I mapped "Prev" to DVD "return" on my 628, and wasmostly happy.Menu, Info, Guide - Do you really need all three? I mappedthe 628's Guide to DVD "menu", and put DVD "display"on a soft button.A, B - haven't needed 'em. (and how would I remember what they do? Soft buttons have labels...)Now, admittedly, not watching TV does make my use simpler. I don't need to control a Tivo, so I don't know how easy that would be to set up. Programming a VCR might be a bit tough when you want the number pad to control the cable box. (Device mode is probably the answer.) I don't use Picture-in-Picture.One caution: All three remotes have locked up during initial (one-time) firmware upgrades. A tech support call on the first one yielded the solution: boot the remote into "safe mode" (really!) by removing its batteries, holding down "Off", and plugging it into USB. The firmware upgrades went fine then.
I bought this iPod about 4 months ago. I had it for 10 days and the hard drive malfunctioned. Apple arranged to have it picked up and a new one was sent to me within 2 weeks. The service process was not a big hassle but it was very disappointing that I had problems with the iPod. Since then, the iPod has been working great and it is definitely very easy to use. It is irritating to only be able to use iTunes, but it is not that often needed to synchronise with it. I have loaded 25 GB of songs on the iPod one time and have not used iTunes since.
This works great - the battery is a bit shortlived but when used with an external battery source (purchased from Play and running on 4xAA batteries) it works a treat and lasts for hours.The screen is the perfect size for travelling and with a separately purchased case, the screen is protected from scratches.The memory is massive, downloading films etc is complicated and takes a while to convert DVD's into the right format but it's great when it's done.Highly recommended
The only reason I rated this product 4 stars is because the outer shell of the cable is very soft and doesn't protect the wires inside very well. But for $2 including shipping (I use the free Amazon Prime trial) it is amazing value!
Like most, I spent a long time agonizing over screen size, resolution, etc... I chose this set for price, brand (I have little brand loyalty, but Panasonic has earned it over 25 years with me), and image. I'm no videophile, so I didn't engage in comparing all the little stats and numbers. The picture looked good to me, compared to all the other tv's I checked out over a couple of weeks. The colors seemed more true; the picture was as sharp as any; beautiful, detaile darks, and I plain preferred it. It's very well built (the back is metal. I like metal), has exhaust fans (They make a faint whirring that is audible at low volume.) and runs very cool. I considered Pioneer, LG, Toshiba, Sony. I fell in love with many of those, but this one still came out on top.Hooked it up to my Xbox 360 and played a few games, Call of Duty 2, Halo 2 (I don't currently own sports titles). As a computer gamer (maxed out 1900 X 1200 res. Battlefield 2, Unreal, etc...), I'm senstive to ghosting, and didn't detect much on the set, certainly nothing that affected my experience or was casually noticeable. I played a few movies: Ronin, Lord of the Rings, Howl's moving Castle, even Shrek (still thru the 360, too lazy to plug in the DVD player). It all looked fantastic. I bought the tv to watch movies with my wife, and it's set to do an excellent job for us.Few closing thoughts: I own a small house with a decent size living room, and 42 inches is plenty, almost too much, though I know vendors want you to buy bigger. This set doesn't have the highest resolution specs out there. So what? Do your research on the real-life implications of a higher res. tv, you'll find that you don't need 1080p to have a great hi-res. experience. Do your research, there are plenty of non-brand tv's that are getting good user and site reviews. Don't be hypnotized by specs. Basically, don't fall for the hype, know what you want and what you want to pay for it. For me, this Panasonic is it, and it seems that I'm not the only one.
I purchased this product with lots of doubts as there are several bad reviews out there. It took a few minutes to get used to it. But it works great! I even purchased one for work as I liked it so much at home.
Watch out!treated this radio with kid gloves,used it very carefully and not often at all.Felt very dissapointed the day i extended the aerial and felt it turning round and round and round;broken.hardly had it a year.For the price I will not replace with a Sony and instead go with the cheaper Kaito or Grundig/Eton.Sony doesn`t deserve another major handover of hard earned $$$`s.get it right Sony.A very useful and handy radio that fitted great in a pocket and was what I was looking for.but for that amount of money better quality please.The SW Listners Handbook review stated that this was precisley a problem so I took extra care being aware of the potential.Sony goodbye...
This is a great item to buy. Does everything they say it does. Had a broken controller (needed tape to hold in battery pack), bought this, plugged in the rechargeable pack and my controller was as good as new. Great buy for Xbox.
Probably the best comliment I can give this product is to say that I haven't thought about it since I installed it in my projector. It works like it is supposed to and Amazon sells it at a better price than anyone else I looked at so overall it is a good deal.
This product is very convevient. It's fast and easy to store. I like it a lot.
The battery life on Kodaks DX 3600 is very bad. I bought this camera and found out the hard way. After only 6 pictures, the battery icon started flashing &quot;low battery&quot; The camera only comes with one battery pack of 2 batteries. If you want to take more than a dozen pictures, you had better have lots of charged extra batteries. My camera refused to turn on after 12 pictures. I had batteries from another Kodak camera (DC265)and those would only last 2-3 pictures and then go out. When talking to tech, he said the old &quot;145 Ni-MH&quot; were not good and I needed the newer &quot;165 MiMH&quot; which came with the camera. I am going to send the camera back.
here's how to prevent the lock from freezing up. when you 1st open the package, leave it at the default 000 combination, and put a few drops of oil into the lock.i used motor oil. this re-lubricated it and prevented the locking mechanism from sticking. worked great after that.
Oh my goodness! I just purchased the HP Photosmart a716 tonight and I am already in LOVE! I do alot of scrapbooking and can print photos on my all-in-one printer, but not without changing the ink, then the paper set up etc. Then I decided I would have Wal-mart do my prints so I can trim them up and scrapbook. The time to get there and wait was not worth it. Within 15 minutes of getting this little gem out of the box I printed out 3 very exceptional 5x7's with the paper included. I cannot say how amazed I was! It is now past 3 am and I am having trouble getting to bed because I was to just print, print, print and scrapbook all night long! Another thing I am grateful for is when parents and in-laws come to visit we take lots of pictures of them with the kiddos. We can always tell with the digital camera that it is a good picture, but they always leave the house with me promising to get pictures to them....eventually. With this, I just step into the office and in minutes have pictures for them! I think I might get one of these for my sister's b-day coming up! I cannot recommend this printer enough! Yay HP!!!
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...
This player looks good, plays well, an is in general well designed, but has one major problem. About 75 minutes through a movie the player will either reset, or pause without any means to restart other than start the movie over. This problem is with my player and my friends player (as well as the other reviews). It has been in the shop twice for months with no improvements. I have heard that it may be a software problem, but I see no recall from Pioneer. For now, stay away!
I recently bought these speakers because I wanted to play my iPod in the office. The sound is better then expected. While I would get a better speaker system for my home, for the office or on the go, these will do very nicely.
I bought these products for my LG Cu500 phone. They all came in awful packaging saying "Made in China, Deisgned in the USA". looked like they had been bought for 10c a piece in some pirated chinese market.the leather case couldnt fit my phone, had some weird plastic thing to hold the phone in place. same for the belt clip. the phone would fall off the clip. the hands free mic was of the poorest quality. i threw the whole thing away.DONT BUY THIS!
it's a replacement and my lapto work fine again, i forget the problem. Original piece from toshiba, and it's rare, i have my 3rd. toshiba and it's my first time with a problem... any cars damage too.... it's life.
It's a nice tv when it works. It first popped during theextended warranty period. Now a bit less than three years laterit did the same thing - a loud pop and no picture, but I have sound.There are so many people this is happening to. I just can't believe thereis no recall or class action suit.
I bought a Presto Professional Salad Shooter for myself awhile ago and liked it so much that I bought one for my son for his birthday. If you want to shred carrots, potatoes, cheese, chocolate, etc. with little fuss and muss this is the device for you. Very easy to work and cleans up easily
These are really great. Super noise cancelling. Affordable. They cover my ears completely without problem. At first, the headset was a bit tight, so I stretched the top headband upwards a little to relax or slightly loosen it. No more problem, while still having a snug fit. These headphones also fold up very compact, have two plug adapters and a nice durable sack for storage.If you buy these, just make sure they fit well for your ears. If so, these are great; if not, try another type. Like all things that touch the body, it is best to try at a local store, before you buy it.This is the lowest price I have seen for this product.
DYMO Labeling Tape, D1, Split Back, Adhesive, Easy Peel, 1/2"x23', Red on WhiteI actually purchased "black on white" tape. I have previously used 3/4" tape, but tried this 1/2" product, where I routinely type 3 lines of text on a label. Print and ease of reading has been excellent; and labels seem to adhere longer/better than the old Avery paper labels.Great product relative to some alternatives that I have used; and tape is better than some I previously used with a Brother's labeling device.
I bought two of these cause they were so cheap. I went in with eyes open, having read the horror stories on Amazon and the Linksys forums. It was so cheap I had to try it. Well. I have Vista, and I could not get mine to work. I installed/uninstalled/re-installed the software, downloaded new firmware from Linksys and followed the tutorials on the forums. Finally got everything to work but the utility, which would not run. Fail.So I brought the other to my GF's house. She has XP and an unsecured network (yeah, I know). I followed the vague and incomplete directions that came with the unit, and it fired up and worked perfectly right out of the box. Sounds good, though the volume is a little weak, even with the utility's volume at 100%. Just means you have to crank the receiver about 25% more than normal.The moral of the story? If you have Vista, don't even bother. If you have XP and a very simple network, it might be worth the $25. As for me, I dragged my laptop out of the closet, grabbed me some WiFi and plugged it into my receiver with a Radio Shack adapter cable. Sounds awesome.UPDATE: It has now stopped working on my GF's system. The utility could not find the bridge, even when parked right next to each other. I reconfigured it from scratch, downloaded new firmware, etc, all to no avail. My advice is to spend the extra money and get a real soundbridge. Now whenever I read a Dilbert cartoon that shows them buying low quality components from stupid and dishonest vendors and building them into a product that is seemingly designed solely to enrage their customers, I think of this product.
This item arrived at my doorstep broke. All broke. It sucked.
I bought this to use with a Sigma 150-500mm telephoto. Unless you go out in the middle of the day in bright sunlight and shoot at the long end of the lens, very few of the photos are crisp. If you have bright sun and can be about 50=75 feet away from the subject, those can turn out okay, but just okay. If you shoot a big lens with it in the morning or with overcast, the 2 stop reduction it adds just can't be overcome. It's a bummer because the 150-500mm is a great lens but when shooting wildlife, you can't get close enough and it'd be nice to have a "big bertha" alternative w/o having to get a second mortgage.
hello:the sony ssb1000 speakers are excellent in my stereo 2 channel set-up. The audio quality is excelent whetherthe source is computer tuner or television. no problems and they look great.
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!
This TV is awesome! I got HD programming from Dish and on this set it is nothing short of amazing. The brightness is more than adequate, the color extremely accurate but the best is the 1080 definition. Watching sports like football and soccer or anything that requires a large field of view at a distance is amazingly clear. The HD movies are also incredible. The price and delivery from Amazon was unbeatable. I've been watching my local electronics stores and haven't seen a comparable price yet. The delivery was way ahead of schedule and the carton was in pristine condition. The Xbox 360 also shines on this unit. The only draw back is your friends and relatives seem to arrive just in time for the big game. Stock more food and drinks.
I use the ATI AIW Pro just fine with Win2k since ATI made new drivers available from their website. Also, I capture video and tune with the card every day without trouble.
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.
Works about the same as a $5.00 300 ohm wire antenna that you can make yourself. Extremely directional. Will work just fine for an hour and there goes the hissing...you have to keep moving it around to get the clearest signal. Absolutely not worth the cost or the trouble.
Great little gadget to give you a good idea on what appliances and items you never thought could be costing you are ACTUALLY costing you! My old freezer downstairs was found to be costing me nearly $300/yr! I can get a new one for $20/month from Sears and even with the electric, be spending less per month - and after 2 years, I'll have it paid off and a 2 year old freezer that costs me $55/year to run instead of a 30 yr. old freezer that costs me $300/yr to run! WOW! Just one example, you've gotta get one of these things. It puts it all in black and white and really brings it home.Eldersburg, MD
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.
The cable arrived on time and works as expected. I've not noticed any noise on the monitor since adding the cable. I really liked the feature that allowed me to securely attach the monitor cable to the extension as this feature was not advertised and is "nice to have" as it ensures that the cable won't come lose on its own.I would purchase from this vendor again if the need arises.Thank you
Bought for my son to take to Europe while attending a school trip. The charger worked as intended, which is all I and my son were hoping for. Pricing was competitive and shipping was fast. Ordered on Amazon as local Best Buy store did not have anythig like this... and if they did, I am sure it would cost more!!!
You may have read under "Features and Performance" in the product description above that "Laptops fit securely on the iCurve thanks to the nonslip grips. It takes a significant effort to slide the computer along the top of the iCurve, and even then it budges just a little."Would that that were true! Or should I just say, "NOT!"After my 17" MacBook Pro slipped off the iCurve the other day -- and I luckily was able to grab it before it continued its slide off the desk and onto the floor -- I threw the iCurve into the trash. This wasn't the first time the "nonslip grips" failed to work, but it was the last for me.I'm replacing it with a Rolodex wire mesh laptop stand (seeRolodex 82444 Laptop Stand, Adjustable, Ventilated, Cord Organizer, Supports 15-Lbs.), which doesn't have the nice storage area underneath for an external keyboard, but which does have a raised front edge to prevent slippage, something the iCurve sorely lacks.
greatest x-mas present that i ever got! love it for traveling and taking (as another reviewer put it) nearly my whole music collection with me. love the long battery life and the earphone adapter, i don't really like those that you have to put in your ear, so i use my better ones that i already owned but didn't work, now they do!
Best flash in Nikon line up. Small but potent. It can go everywhere in a your pocket.
Excellente Tripod, with hard contruction and enough hold to heavy camera. Just if it was comming with a travel case, it would be excellent, because it's heavy.
I bought this DVD player because of the great price & the reviews given. I am very happy with the quality of the product & how well it functions as a DVD player. I would not recommend buying it if the goal is to stream video from the internet. Another reviewer had warned that if that was desired there is another Samsung model that comes wifi ready, for less than the cost of the wifi adapter needed for this model. I did not think I would want it so I bought the BD-C5500. After getting this player I changed my mind & ordered the additional adapter anyway. If you are not familiar with Netflix, I would STRONGLY suggest checking them out in detail first. Netflix has a very limited content list from which movies or TV programs can be streamed directly to the player. The Samsung player will only receive content from Netflix & a Samsung protege, Vudu. Vudu is expensive, in my opinion. I don't know why Youtube is attractive, but now I gave away my age as >25. I was thinking I could get content from Hulu, which is free, but the player will only access the content as set by Samsung, which does not include Hulu. As a DVD player, it works great.
The Garmin Street Pilot c340 is the, "BEST"...it's easy to use and is a lifesaver for those of us who are, "Directionally Challenged"...wherever I have to go I can travel without worry...I gave one to my son for his car, and now neither of us have to worry...I love the fact that there is no service fee and that I can transfer my Garmin from one car to another.I'd definately recommend this product to anyone ,(and I have),who has need of an auto navigator...
Anyone considering purchasing this or any Archos product should be aware that based on my experience (4 Archos jukeboxes) their quality control is spotty at best. This used to be bearable because they used to have a fairly liberal warranty policy and would repair or exchange defective products no questions asked. That has changed. Now you have to go through an elaborate process of providing documentation of purchase, mailing the unit back at your own expense, insured, and waiting in silence while they decide what to do. In my case the little joystick that is the key control of the AV320 fell off. When I returned the unit to them for repair (they would not simply send me the part) they decided to keep the 80 gb hard drive I had installed in my AV320. Because they claim installing the drive voided the warranty they now say that they will not return MY drive to me unless I pay them $125 for the repair. Won't take back the replacement they sent me, won't send me a replacement part, won't give me my property back. Worst customer service I've ever seen. I think it would be a serious mistake to buy anything from them.
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!
I have had two of these the first failed to charge my iPod. Then I was sent a new device and after only a few weeks now it fails to turn on anymore. The remote will not charge will not turn on will not function. When it worked it was slow and displayed "Out Of Range"whenever I needed it most. I am a performer who thought the remote with display would be perfect and it is in theory. But the company that makes this product cannot make a version that actually works.
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.
This item performed exactly like it should on my hummer h3. This allowed me to update the in stock radio to a navigation system.
Just a couple of things to watch out:1. The 18-135mm lens will cast a shadow at the widest setting using the built-in flash.1. In-door shots using the built-in flash maybe underexposed using P&S; modes.Other than that, this is a great camera.
I have tried a Panasonic Blu ray before purchasing this unit. I have had it for a month and it has worked flawlessly playing Blu Ray discs from netflix and streaming too. PQ is excellent! I connected it to the internet and it asked to download the firmware. Easy! The only negative is how loud the player gets when you initially insert a disc as it reads it. No big deal for me hence the 5 stars.*********Update 5/29/10*********Still love the player. I've been especially impressed by the players ability to stream HD movies through Netflix and Vudu. I use a Zyxel WAP3205 wireless access point connected to an old Linksys G router on the other side of the house and I have never had a connection issue streaming HD content on this player.The user interface is so much better than the Panasonic. It is really intuitive. My 7 year old can navigate to her movie on the Netflix que and start it.
I just love it! I will only be using this every once in a while, but I am more than thrilled with how it looks. It was not easy to find a feminine looking bag for such a big laptop.
I Got my first mac october 2005, After being a microslave for 12 years I was in desperate need for a real Operating system. so I purchased A 1.5 ghz Powerbook. And since then Have not been able keep off the mac platform. So recently purchased a 20" 2.16 imac with the 256 MB upgrade. This computer does everything. Its ilife suit is second to nothing. Love itunes and all the cool osx tiger features that Vista has now ripped off. This computer plays games like Nothing, Have not had a game yet that it struggles to perform at high settings. And the pricing I think is great, people complain that macs are over priced. Well have you went to [...] and configured a computer to the same specs as a mac? Most of the time the price will be hundreds more. And please keep in mind the money that a mac saves v.s using windows. First off you get ilife, What would a dvd editor, sound track editor, web-page maker, and photo manager cost for the pc? I bet Hundreds if not more than a thousand. Second how often does the average skilled computer user need to take there pc in for virus and spyware removal? Or have to purchase virus protection at roughly $50 a year, or per visit. Well that adds up over the years. And what is security worth to you? Macs cant be broken, dont have viruses, yet some claim to be, if you look at the facts of the current "Mac Virus" What they dont tell you is that you need to do a personal download to get it, Click to install it, and enter in your admin password and continue through the installation process, Dont seem much like a virus to me. by now you should realize why buying a mac just saves you money, and if you couldn't grasp it. Continue to suffer with Microsoft.
I bought a Micrsoft wireless laser mouse for my new laptop, and felt I was neglecting my desktop by leaving it with its old wired opical mouse, so hoofed down to WalMart to get one for my desktop too. They had this MI mouse for 30 bucks, and since I had already popped for $50 for the Microsoft, I decided I'd give this one a try. Bad move. While it worked well out of the box, and software inst was seamless, the mouse just felt cheap when in use, and I never felt I had real control over it due to its contour. Also, if I didn't use it for over 10 minutes or so, it would stop working altogether and I would have to go through the reconnect process again. I thought maybe this was a battery saving feature, so decided to live with it. Then after 4 days of very little use, it quit altogether. Either the mouse or the (2 AAA) batteries were only good for 4 days. In either case, that was something I did NOT care to live with, so this morning I returned the MI to WalMart and paid the difference to get the Microsoft I should have gotten in the first place. I'm 56 years old... I should have known that all you get for sewer prices is sewage.
I have tried these type of hairdryers before, while on cruises, and have always liked them, but this is, by far, the best one I have ever used...not only is it small and compact, it actually dries your hair pretty quickly!
I popped in our ipod and the sounds was surprisingly good...we use it out on the porch and it's perfect for that space...recommend it
I kind of wish i would have ordered the ones that lock into place to not have to deal with screws. But it works i was able to install it fast and with no issues besides what i already talked about.
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.
Great bit, used to punch down some 75 drops on cat6 patch panel with little effort. If you need it, don't hesitate.
The case was a little big for my Sony W-50, but you can't beat the price. And I'm just glad I have someplace safe for my new camera!
I ordered a TV that I never ended up receving due to a problem with the condition and not enough in stock. The only way I would have even knew that information was because I called up to find out. If I had not called then I would never have knew why besides the refund. Very dissatisfied with the service and communication provided by Amazon. I will never again go through Amazon. It is not worth the headache and I will just go into a store and pay a little more in the future.
Excellent for when you need multiple ports and only have one cigarette lighter!!!! Work perfectly and I plan to buy more soon (for each car etc etc)!!!!
I bought this from Amazon last week and hooked it up over the weekend. It did in fact come with an owner's manual and USB cable (not like what was stated in another review). The setup was very easy. I use a Altec Lansing 2.1 speaker system. The spatial effect adds a lot to their sound and because there is a subwoofer fader knob on the front I can now adjust it without having to crawl under my desk when the song I'm listening to has too much bass. Also impressive is the 3D effects when using headphones. I had no idea they could sound that good. On the back is a coax and optical digital output. I ran the optical out to my Marantz receiver and after fiddling with the inputs on the receiver I was pumping MP3 files from my computer to my stereo. It sounded just fine to me. I would recommend the Philips PSC805/17 to anyone who enjoys music and is tied to a computer like I am.
I've used these mice for years and I can't imagine using a regular mouse any more. The trackball stays put when you're using it but slips right out for cleaning. These have also come down in price since i bought my first one, so they are a great value.
You can't go wrong with midland 2way radios.These units are well built and works well.great reception compared to other brands of similar specs and the voice quality is also good.The only downside of this radio are as follows;1. no sub-channels (private channel) resulting in others using the same channel cutting into your conversations when you're in the cities or big crowds. Sub-channel option can eliminate this.2. no locking option - since the buttons don't lock, you can accidently push a bottom while using and change the channel or other settings accidently.3. this goes for same with other Midland brands, but it seems like the rechargeable factor batteries don't last long. I only use them on couple of camping trip per year, but after couple of years the battery seems to not last a full day. but luckily you can use AA batteries instead.
Brought an APC Back-UPS 500 ES back to life. No problems with fit or connections. Arrived in 5 days from MN to DC. Not impressed with the packaging- was only wrapped in a USPS priority mail bubble-wrap envelope that had a few small rips through to the battery, but seems to be working fine. Brand new so no idea about durability or performance yet.
I'm very happy with this device. The suction cup holds very securly. I would advise anyone who buys a satellite receiver to skip the adhesive mounting bracket that comes with it, it will come un-stuck eventually. Just get one of these brackets and mount the radio right in the first place.
This is a sturdy and attractive surge protector. It's obviously well made, the colors look nice (I've gotten quite a few complements, which is funny, for a surge protector). It's kind of overpriced to be honest, but I liked my first one so much I bought a second one for the office a couple years later.Unlike some surge protectors I've had in the past, the sockets don't melt (scary, huh?) and plugs slide firmly in or out but are held with a firm grip.
I loved the bag, but the clamp holding the backpack-strap broke after 1-week of usage.
My daughter is a battery user junky was an excellent buy for her if she keeps them chanrged
I purchased my Tungsten E in 2/2004. Was happy with it,no problems. Worked well for what I needed it for. Four months later it died, no matter what I did to it at the advise of internet support, it remained dead. I called their customer support hotline two times. The first time I was on hold for 30 minutes and never talked to a person. The second day I waited approximately 15 minutes and talked to someone who said my only option was to send it in and they would charge me an outrageous $125.00!! A new one is only about $50.00 more dollars. I have to wonder about the quality of their products if they only give you a dismal 90 day warranty and then it dies 4-5 months after purchase. It was not excessively or harshly used. The power button on my husband's Tungsten E has not worked since within approximately 4 weeks of purchase. PalmOne support is less than mediocre. Consider another model before buying this.
As others have mentioned, quiet and cools well.Some motherboards that have the drive connectors on the leading edge of the motherboard may have some problems installing the fan. I have the EVGA X58 Core i7 Tri-SLI motherboard and the single side mounted IDE connector blocks part of the crossflow fan if you have something plugged into it. If you use a rounded IDE cable, the thicker base will make it very hard to install the fan as they touch making it a tight squeeze. If you use a normal IDE cable you will have more room around the motherboard connector to install the fan. It may be easier to plug in your IDE cable before installing the fan.
This latest incarnation of the Palm III adds memory and the capability to expand, a little. While lacking the sex appeal of the Palm V and the Dick Tracy like abilities of the Palm VII, the IIIx also lacks it's sibling's extravagant price tags. With 4 megs of memory, there is plenty of room for data with enough left over to add some favorite software. The IR port makes it possible to beam data to Palm owning friends and the solid, no frills operating system and software are easy to use and crash free. If I had a complaint, it would be that graffiti is not as intuitive as I would like. It could have something to do with my sloppy writing, but the Palm seems so smart in other ways that I expect it to do better. Still, Graffiti is more than adequate for entering the occasional appointment or business card. This Palm has performed for me as advertised. My life is more organized and I have more valuable information at my fingertips. It is reliable and easy to use.
I have been using Trackman Marble mice for years and Love them!Highly ergonomic!!Can't stand to use a old style mouse now!!I find the Trackman Great for Autocad and anything I do on my computers!!Monty
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.
1-10, this gets a 9.The sounds is clear, design is wonderful and if you crank it up it can get ear pounding loud. Making this a best choice of it's price.However there were too things I spotted that needs improvement. The first one is the blinding blue power light but this can be fix with a tear of some black tape.And the second, the unnoticable weak level of bass that it's pushes out from a song, making the bass feels like tapping. I adjusted the bass level on winamp to fix this problem.Overall this is a must buy, even if you aren't short on cash.
I never received the item. Still waiting and dont really know why it hasnt arrived. It was ordered about a month ago and never came. Can someone help in this matter please.Sincerely yours,Kevin J. Covington
its just what im looking for i have a ford taurus and well it only has a cassette so this works sometimes its static but it works for my needs, its well put together
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!!!!!
I read all the reviews on this product before I purchased it, and frankly a few of the reviews left me with some doubts. But after checking out other models on this and other sites, I figured that, at this price, it's worth a shot.The card installs easily and I've had no problems with it during a month of operation (which included some pretty intense thunderstorms). The bottom line is, it's a bargain that works.
I used two of these to fix one of my rear electric windows. They work well and I like the mounting option. They have been running now for more than 1 year and the quality seems good.
If you don't mind the noise, it's a great little dryer. Works fast at drying my long thick hair. Love the convenience of having it handy and out of the way. Really like getting the cord up and out of the way, too.
Here is the e-mail I just sent to Palm regarding my experience with the Tungsten E:As an owner of two previous Palm units (IIIxe & Kyocera smart phone for Sprint), which both worked flawlessly, I guess my expectations were a bit too high for your latest products as well as the customer service I required to resolve the never-ending series of problems I have encountered. First, I received a duplicate order due to a malfunction on your website, despite my calling your customer service the NEXT day to cancel. After receiving the duplicate order, I requested the documentation (some special #) you require to send back the order, but I have yet to receive that special # from your firm despite my sending the request two days ago. Second, I have yet to receive the MP3 audio pack that was part of my order. Third, I have had nothing but problems with the Tungsten E, including 1.) the software installation freezing at the end of installation (yes, I disabled my antivirus software), 2.) no expense or calculator function loading on its own, 3.) loss of all my expense records, 4.) this is the worst: the ALARM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. After spending considerable time trying to figure out what the alarm problem could be, I discovered that many other Tungsten E owners have experienced the same problem (e.g., see post # 20156665 by lorioka in your help forum). I logically deduced that PALM sold me a defective unit, so I called your technical support number and had a very frustrating conversation with someone I could barely understand (due to such a heavy Indian accent). He then referred me over to your Palm One store to get the unit repaired, issuing me a service request # 1-99361166. I then called that number and waited on hold for HALF AN HOUR, at which point your phone system disconnected the call. I then called another PALM number, in quite an angry state, only to wait for another 10 - 15 minutes. I finally hung up, in total frustration, because I HAVE OTHER THINGS TO DO!If you're at all curious, I am NOT exaggerating any of these events. This has been one of the worst buying experiences I have ever had. While I really LOVED my previous palm pilots, I am now looking at your competitors' products, as I just cannot imagine this situation getting any better.I would like to return my Tungsten E (both orders), as well as the soft cases I also purchased. I hope someone in your organization can provide happier ending to this sad, sad tale.
Printing is good (once you set all the necessary options) but the scanner appears buggy. Maybe it is the unit or maybe the Mac drivers but occasionally a scan job will hang, Cancel is pressed on the unit, this is acknowledged and then sits there forever 'Cancelling' the job. To me a minor annoyance but maybe not to you.
I use this keyboard at work and at home. It is the best ergonomic design on the market, and it is inexpensive.
The case is fine, but it is nowhere near the 4x6x9 dimensions that are listed. It is more like 3.25" wide, by 5.25" tall, by 2.5" deep. As a result, what I wanted to carry in it doesn't fit!
iPod nano is a technological and design feat. It is slim, small, light, and yet the screen is still easy to look at. The solid state storage makes iPod nano less prone to skipping.Just remember to protect iPod nano from impacts and other items that might scratch.
I do tons of Online calls and its been great. Plus the headphones surround your ear so you can really hear music and conversations great.
I use this in tandem with a Thunderbolt display to keep the notebook screen at eye level. It's the most stable stand I have used. I have a 17", 15" Mac Book Retina, and an Air. Different computers for different purposes :) This works great for all but the air as the Air is a bit low on the lid in front to grab to open it. If, however, you leave your notebook lid open all the time then that isn't an issue. I am very protective of my notebooks and close it to keep dust out :)I highly recommend this as a great solid stand for your MacBook product.
Disclaimer - this is my first webcam. It may be my last, if they're all like this one.I ordered this product and received it quickly. That is the only good news. It is all downhill from there.The installation froze and had to be rebooted twice before it would work. The second time it also froze, but I unstuck one of the reboots and got the other to work.The camera itself does not securely latch to a flat-screen monitor. It falls off easily. The microphone headset is flimsy and does not stay on my ear.The webcam software freezes over and over and over again. It freezes most when trying to hook into Yahoo IM. The only support provided in the tutorial for the "Broadcast" function is (quote): "You must have downloaded Yahoo Instant Messenger 6.0 for this function to work." Absolutely no idea how to troubleshoot from that point forward. Every time I launch Broadcast, the entire program freezes.It gets better.Even when the program is not frozen, it almost always shows a black screen with the phrase "The Creative Webcam is temporarily unavailable." The screen eventually shows a brief still photo from the webcam, then goes back to black screen.I visited the manufacturer's website. Support has 3 options. 1. Email - I have received no response after 24 hours. 2. Phone call - the website advises looking into your product manufacturer documentation to find a phone number. There is none. There is a phone number on the website, but it charges $12.99 per call. Phone support is free if you purchased within 60 days, but in order to contact them, you have... you guessed it, find the phone number in your documentation. 3. online documentation. This is totally useless and did not provide any help for the myriad of problems this product faces.In short, this is a piece of junk. It is already on its way back to the website. A combination of shoddy manufacturing, buggy software, and horrible customer service spells doom.
This printer does not work for long. I have one and my daughter has one. She sent hers back under warrenty and they said there was nothing wrong with it and sent it back. Neither printer will pull the paper through? It works for a while when you first get it then it quits? Buy another brand, not Kodak. Probably why they are out of business.
I know it's a silly thing to say about a cable, but I love the color of it! It's difficult to get to the release latch to unplug the cable when it's hooked into the back of a 360, but otherwise it's just what I was looking for. It works fine for System Link, as long as your monitors are close enough together. :)
The router works fine. No downtime so far and good speed.The web menu is confusing and not well organized.And two computers cannot use the hard drive or printer connected to router's USB atthe same time. Only one computer has a lock to it and for second to use it first has to release the lock.
I have used Heliopan filters for over 20 years. You can't find a better filter than Heliopan. Expensive? Sure, quality ain't cheap, but if you buy a cheap filter, you will not be satisfied, and it will be money thrown away. If you buy a quality filter, you will forget what you paid for it and you will be happy with it for as long as you take pictures. I use Heliopan filters on both my RB67 and on my Nikon. If you are going to go, go first class.If all you want to do is take 4X6 snapshots at your kid's birthday party, go with a cheap cardboard camera with a cheap plastic lens and forget about a filter.
I didn't expect good sound from this type of transmitter, but this one sounds great to me. I would say 90 percent of the time it sounds just like a CD. Occasionally I hear something that reminds me otherwise, but I doubt it could get much better. This is a great buy!! Glad I didn't spend two or three times more for the same type of device. If you have a cigarette lighter and a headphone jack, you can use it!
I tried this blow dryer elsewhere and loved it! It is easy to use with convenient button location. It provides ionic drying which makes you hair very shiny. It has a retractable cord, so when I am done, I retract the cord and tuck it between my wall and medicine cabinet. It also folds in half despite being a full power blow dryer. I like my own dryer when I travel so my hair comes out just right. Love this product!!
All but one channel has just as good reception as my digital cable had. I bought the antenna before I had my cable turned off to make sure it was going to be watchable. I could not beleive how clear it was.
I just finished a 2120 mile trip and the street pilot was able to find all places and routes even small out of the way places. it was the best Gps I have used and its my 3rd one.
This keyboard is the best one I have ever use. It's really worthy the money.
I am very pleased with the smartcard and the quick service in getting it. I had become concerned that I had a camera that would become unusuable due to the original manufacturer no longer making the smartcard. I would definitely recommend this supplier for service.
This is my first scope, and I am just beginning to get into astronomy. I have had it for about a month and a half and have used it about 10-15 times. I was skeptical about how well it would actually work, given the cheap price. Turns out I can see the moon in great detail, Saturn and a few of its moons, Jupiter and some of its moons, as well as other things such as a blurry ring nebula, M-13 in the Hercules constellation, and the Andromeda Galaxy. As I stated I have zero experience prior to buying this, and have not quite figured out how to use the setting circles on the eq mount to find things, but the provided software is very handy for finding different objects using guide stars. I also purchased the celestron accessory kit, which includes several eyepieces and filters, to impove the scope. Overall, the scope does what I expected. No regrets about buying the scope or accessory kit.
i purchased this with the understanding that it was compatible with 2G ipod touch. IT IS NOT!!!!!
OMG THIS MP3 PLAYER IS SO COOL! I was just looking for a cheap MP3 player 2 hold my tunes, and i found this one! its only $30 off AMAZON. the packet comes with the MP3 player, working headphones, a users CD, a battery, some coupons for rhapsody and such, and a USB cord to hook it up to the computer. it holds about 100-130 songs (depending on how long they are). its 3 inches long, i inch thick, and 1.5 inches in width. its super light. it works great. the sound quilty is good on your playlist, but not so much on the radio. this is a great thing to buy if you dont have a ton of somgs to put on it, and need a light wieght place to carry it. Ill probally buy the 1 gig version next time, though.
Appears to be working fine. Of course it hasn't been installed but a month or so...ask me again in a year or so.
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
I am very glad I purchased with Amazon for one and this product is excellent great picture and very easy to manage.
I have found that OEM cartridges are best to use. My experiment with a refill didn't turn out well. Ink is expensive. This combination deal is one of the most economical I have found.
I got this item in october of 06. Within 2 days of the first delivery the sub blew and sounded like absolute crap. I sent it back and got a new one hoping that it was just a fluke. The next set lasted about 2 months before i blew the sub. yeah i might listen to loud music more often then most people but i never turned it all the way up and never had the sub as high as it could go either. It sounds great for the little while it works but i'm pretty upset that this is the second time i have to send it back and im def gonna try another system now.
This is an excellent product. I installed Sirius Starmate 5SIRIUS ST5TK1 Satelite Radio Receiverinto my 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Initially I used the included FM antenna to try and "beam" the signal from the unit to my vehicle FM antenna and then play through my factory head unit. It had so much static it was unusable.This wired relay plugged directly into the back of the Toyota Factory radio antenna port, and then existing antenna plugged perfectly into the relay. One other wire goes to your Starmate cradle, and that's it. No adapters were required. Sound is now crystal clear without any static or interruptions. There are no other inputs into this device, so if you want to hook up an iPod as well and play through your factory radio, you will not want this device. For the Tacoma, a company called USA Spec makes a nice adapter that functions like this device but also allows an input for an iPod. I did not want to hook an iPod in so this was not a concern for me, but its a note for everyone else as I imagine its a concern for most people.The relay requires no external power and comes with plenty of cord length to enable you to find a suitable mounting location under the dash that will keep it hidden. The only thing that brought down my opinion is that I found this device for the same price at Radio Shack, but only after I had bought it through Amazon. Could have saved the shipping costs by just getting it from Radio Shack. Would have hoped that the price would be slightly cheaper on here.
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.
Not many will need such a unit, but this one is exactly what I needed and has good, solid camera support. The best thing is that you can leave the plate attached to the camera and still set the camera down without it tipping over (the underside is flat). It secures to the camera well and has alignment pins, along with multiple places to secure the plate to most any camera.
This camera is nice, clean and modern looking. I've had this camera for over a year now and I love it. As a matter of fact, I own a refurbished one and have not been disappointed. I have been using a 128 MB SD memory card used from my previous owned camera and have been able to store a good amount of pictures (after lowering the mega pixels) and with excellent quality at that. But if you plan to use the video recording option, you definitely want to purchase a 1+GB memory card and rechargeable batteries. It uses a lot of battery power when in video mode. Thats pretty much the only flaw which is not a big deal, just carry extra batteries. I recommend you familiarize yourself with all its features so that you do not overwhelm yourself. By doing this, you'll be taking pictures like a pro in no time. There have been so many new cameras coming out, but I highly recommend this camera!! ;)
As a music lover and audiophile I own over 4000 compact discs and play music on a daily basis via a stereo, computer and record player. I have been a fan of Shure earphones for the past six or seven year now. I have been upgrading with each purchase of a new set.I started out with the E2c earphones and found them to be reliable and durable. I have found Amazon to be a good hunting ground for Shure earphones as sometimes they are sold for half or even one third there list price.A few years ago I moved up to the E3c-n and then later to the SE310 and now just recently I upgraded to the SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones there top model that runs almost six hundred to five hundred dollars but I got them on Amazon for a reasonable price.I have to say that I thought shure made great earphones but now I'm truly hooked! This has to be one of the best earphones I have ever bought in my life! It's like bringing my high end Stereo with me wherever I go, granted it has a lot to do with how and what media you are using for playback.I have found that shure is one of the best and most reliable earphones that I have ever used or purchased. I have owned many high-end headsets from Bose, Sony, Sennheiser and Klipsch. Not even Klipsch headphones can compare to the bass and treble response of the shure SE530's. There customer service is outstanding and reliable.Crisp clean and clear with wonderful rounded sound reproduction. If you use a high compression for digital music sound such as 224 kbsp to 320 kbsp you will notice the difference right away during playback. I have always recorded all my music at 320 kbsp on MP3encoding for CD quality playback. The Music is outstanding on the Shure SE530's.I would highly recommend the earphones and I would be hard pressed not to buy the next upgrade from shure.
I've had the imp 400 for 3 months now, and it has performed very well. I likesoundvolumecontrolssolid feelaccessoriesanti skipcar adapterpouchI don't care for the fit of the headphones. I had to sand down sharp edges over the ears before I could comfortably wear them. The imp 400 is slightly expensive but if you need all the accessories coming with it, which I do, it is actually a great deal. I've dropped it with no consequences. I would recommend it.
This is a great product, I was looking for a portable DVD player since I travel all the time and this was a fantastic buy. It's really lightweight and I love the tablet style. This is also a very affordable option as compared to other brands out there.
This tripod seemed to be very nice... Until we tried to extend the legs all of the way. Two and a half of the legs worked well, the third had a section that would not stay extended. The locking devices are pretty poor. They are made of a cheap plastic and I believe that even the ones that do work well now, will not last very long with even moderate use. Next time I will try to find a tripod with a set screw type of leg extension lock.
A cheap cooler pad, does what its supposed to do. I gave it four stars cause the wiring is too cheap and can break easily. Spending a few cents on sealing the wiring properly could have made this a better product.
I have just gotten the white iPod Video 60gb for Christmas and I am amazed! It is surprisingly easy to put photos and videos on it, contradicting what I have heard so far. But if I were you, I would buy a case that protects the iPod and the delicate screen. I recommend the InvisibleSHIELD. Here is the link: http://thinkdifferentstore.com/product_info.php/products_id/1431The graphics and the quality are exceptional for such a small device. But a word of caution, the battery drains faster.
Lowest price and quickest deliver for the original HP15 black ink cartridge. No complaints.
Caught my house on fire and almost killed my wife and pets as we were asleep. Just starting the legal process. Wish us luck.TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY - DO NOT BUY APEX PRODUCTS.
After spending hours getting Windows ICS to work and then having it stop working because of upgrading to IE 5.5 I finally purchased the Netgear RT314. In 10 minutes I was up and running with no problems whatsoever! Just follow the directions and remove all but 3 things from your networking setup, setup your online account using a web interface for the router and off you go. My online provider uses PPOE which is why I bought this also. Plus I have 2 pc's that can now share the internet and files with each other. I can't believe I waited so long to get a router and the RT314 works without a hitch! If you use Windows ICS and hate it like I do, do yourself a favor and buy this.
I got a good product for a good price thats all I ask for but it was a small item with an unusually large amount of shipping packaging so if your a squeamish environmentalist this wouldnt be for you.
The concept of the Hot Shoe cable is good but it has a major flaw. When the hot shoe cable is attached to my camera's hot shoe, the connection physically prevents the pop-up flash from popping up rendering the pop-up flash inoperable. There are times when I would like to use both the pop-up flash and my external flash at the same time but that is not possible with the hot shoe cable attached. I must turn off the pop-up flash before I can use the external flash. My camera is the Olympus EvoltE-500.
First used this blow dryer at a Four Seasons hotel in Hawaii and LOVED it! Wrote down the name/model # and immediately came home and ordered one for my own travels. The retractable cord and folding handle are nice for traveling, but the best part about this "travel-friendly" blow dryer is that it's got great power without it being so hot that you have to worry about the heat burning your hair. I've got a more expensive dryer for every day at-home use, but would highly recommend this dryer for traveling!
Complaints are thus: I have never in my life had any hardware or software give me half the amount of trouble this one product has, and this includes my cartridge blowing Nintendo days.-Battery has been replaced 3 times under warranty. Still doesn't work.-Never got the USB charger to work (the wall adapter to fix this ranges from $30-60, which their tech support will be more than happy to sell you).-Battery never lasted more than 2 hours after two or three uses.-The potential to "break" your ipod through "improper" software use ensured a few dozen reboots.-Toss in a heapin' helpin' of branded software like itunes and quicktime that ensure you can never use anything BUT their product.I don't think I will ever purchase anything from apple again. If you can avoid them, do. Their products don't last for poop.
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.
I bought the Samsung DVD-AR650 at a local computer-electronics-appliance superstore three weeks ago and I regretted it. It was the only readily-seen DVD recorder I could find with an ATSC tuner. This was a brand-new unit - not a reconditioned or repackaged box. The analog tuner works well though the picture is fuzzy. The picture on the digital tuner often freezes. It has to be the recorder's tuner because the reception is consistent on my HDTV set - never freezes. I cycled through the input selector to see if it clears up the problem. No change. I tried re-scanning the digital channels and it didn't solve the problem. The only solution is to unplug this unit, plug it back in and reset everything - the time, the scanned channels, etc. The clock is also the pits. It's wonderful that it can automatically set the time, but a day later, the time is way off - between four hours behind to 6 hours ahead. This isn't very reliable, especially if you're planning to record a show to watch later.The DVD recorder and the closed caption decoder sections are the only pluses I find in this model. The video that is recorded looks just as good as any high-definition broadcast. The LightScribe DVD-R discs worked on this recorder with no problem. The closed caption decoder is a must for people with a hearing disability. The closed captioned decoder decodes all of the closed captioning in the high definition broadcasts - something which my HDTV set fails to do on networks other than NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and PBS. It has more choices for closed caption service than my HDTV set.Updated on January 1, 2008:I don't know what to say now about the Samsung DVD-AR650 ATSC DVD recorder. I originally stated that the HD tuner and the clock was not working very well. Last week, my unit suddenly started working like it should. The clock has been keeping consistent time (1 minute ahead of my Atomic clock receiver) and so far the digital tuner has not locked up - a very wierd blessing if you ask me. My absolute bottom line is to carefully look over the reviews of other Samsung products because other reviewers have reported problems on other Samsung products too. Let the buyer beware!
Really awful design! It's bulky and cheap looking and cheap feeling. It's so big it doesn't match the look of an iPod at all. Save yourself the money and get a minimalist mount from Target.
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.
this product works OK when it works. very easy to setup, the speed is decent. I ordered 3 of this to setup my home network. (wifi is not an option for me since i get headache whenever I use wireless devices).I was happy for just about 4 months, and 1 of the 3 drops dead.so if you want something that has a little lasting power, look for another brand. time for me to try out Zyxel's warranty service...Update: Zyxel replaced the defect unit promptly. Good service.
While I would normally give a product that does what it is supposed to high marks, this one lost stars for the following issues:The outlet plug has 3 prongs. I know most devices have 3 these days instead of just 2 however this was bought to replace my IBM R51 laptop charger which only has 2 prongs. My beef with this is if they are going to clone a product, they could copy it precisely. My old apartment outlets don't all have 3 prongs. I'm forced to now run an extension cord to the other room where I have a 3 prong outlet.The black plastic sheath covering the wires that lead from the cable to the brick was frayed. It has only been 2 days of use and already the shielding is coming off. My old charger which I've been using for years is still flawless and I had only ordered this so I wouldn't have to carry my charger from home to work.For those that don't care about these issues and just want to know, YES, it chargers my battery.REVIEW UPDATE:It has been over 30 days now and I've been using it everyday. I have reduced the product rating to 1 star because the black rubber around the wire that leads into the adapter has completely seperated and leaves the 3 wires exposed. The brick itself runs really hot. I don't keep it on my carpet, it seems to be a fire hazard. While some black electrical tape could fix the insulation issue, really? My original IBM charger (which I still use at home), 7 years later is still in perfect condition.The problem that made me lower the rating to 1 star is the following: The charging status on my laptop will flicker now and then. I'm not sure if its because the brick is getting too hot or because the jack isn't making contact with my laptop. To note, the adapter jack is slightly smaller than my IBM jack and its not the perfect snug fit. I have since bought another replacement charger from another seller (see product: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MQ34ZE/ref=ox_ya_os_product ) and will review that one to see how it works after I get it
I bought this camera for my mom for Mother's Day this year. We both love it! It's easy to use (a big plus for us, as we're both "technology challenged") and it takes great pics! We haven't taken any underwater pics yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
At first, I was unhappy. I couldn't get the Autoprogram to work (just about the only annoying feature on it). Once I finally got Autoprogram and satellite TV to work, the picture was really grainy. I was so disappointed. I was ready to send it back.For some reason, the picture got better after the first day (go figure). I felt like a complete idiot after I opened the manual and found directions to hook everything up RIGHT THERE- duh!!To me, the remote is fairly intuitive and thankfully uncomplicated. The only thing harder to figure out was the View button and that button with the check mark. Once again, after reading the simple directions, I learned quickly what they were for.Most manuals are hard to follow or not easy to read. I think that affects why most people will resist reading the one for this TV; however, it's a simple read and it'll save you a lot of grief.I got it for less than $700- more than I want to spend to sit in front a box but far less than you would spend for a picture this quality. I've looked around for a while and one of the only other TV's this crisp was the 26 inch Magnavox that sold for just a few bucks less. Other good TVs were at least $200+ more, so this TV is a good deal.I was enthralled to learn that you can download upgrades for this TV on the manufacturer's website. You plug a memory stick into your PC. Download the upgrade to the stick. Plug the stick into the USB slot on the TV. Follow the directions for the upgrade and the TV's upgraded.From what I hear, the newest Magnavox LCD TVs have only minor difference from later models. Doing upgrades might save you from upgrading to a newer model if internet upgrades are performed every few months or so.NOTE: You can't stop the upgrade or remove the memory stick during the upgrade.Once you learn its "system", this TV is easy and it looks great. Read the manual!
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 received the router today and setup took about 10min. However, the setup wizard program on the CD could not complete the setup for some reason so I setup the router manually. It was actually pretty easy, same as my Belkin wired router which is replaced. I have a switch which two PCs connect to and then the switch plugs into the wireless router, along with the cable modem. As soon as the cable modem was up and running again I simply accessed the router via web browser, locked it down and configured it. The web interface was as expected and has a ton of features which was very nice. Coverage is great. The router is upstairs and the coverage downstairs ranges from Excellent to Very Good which is what I was hoping for. As for running hot, it's been on for three hours now and isn't even warm. Reviews reporting it "Hot as an Arizona sidewalk in July" must have received a bad router. The lights aren't as bright as people claim they are. All-in-all I'm very satisfied as the router performs as expected. I would recommend this product to a friend.Tim
This player is a great idea but it's a little difficult with the USB Interface. The player many times stutters or stops for a few seconds and then continues while listening to music. The USB connection to the PC is very slow when dowmloading music to the player. The USB interface is also very sensitive and can cause the player to not respond to the download. The best part about the player is that it can hold a large amount of music. Other than that it's average.
I recieved my ipod for my birthday last year and i love it! Sometimes it will freeze up but if you let it charge, it will be as good as new! I now find that i can't live without my ipod! I am so glad i got this for my birthday, and reccomend to anyone who is considering it, buy it! You will be glad you did.
item was received very quickly, it is a good sturdy cable and works just fine.
I was new to 35mm cameras when I purchased this camera. Within a couple of hours, I felt in command of most of the controls, and was taking good photographs. It has a built in light meter display, so you can adjust your settings to get appropriate light, before you shoot the picture.One nice thing is that the camera shuts off if you accidentally leave it on, which I have done on several occasions.The only complaint I have is the autofocus. I shoot photos of animals indoors, and I have enough to worry about without having to manually focus the camera. At the same time, I need this kind of camera to have control of lighting. The autofocus in these situations is too slow, or it seems confused and unable to choose what to focus on.Loading photographs onto my PC seems to go very slowly as well.I recommend getting the best lens you can afford (widest range of focal lengths) since the one that comes standard in most packages is a little limiting. You won't regret it.
Good price, nice dependable item, fast shipper. you blew WalMart and Walgeens prices out of the water, tell me how that works? I would do business with you again.
I have bought this headset in the past and it always came with 2 booms but this one only came with one. I own 4 of the headsets because the booms are removable and fragile and break--I am forced to buy both a new headset and boom when the boom breaks.
I ordered this charger so that I can charge my mp3 player and my iphone at the sametime. As soon as I received it I put it to use and it didnt work. It only charged my mp3 player and wouldn't charge my iphone at all. I tried everything, using one plug at a time, and switching the plugs to see if one would work and not the other, but nothing worked. Both sockets work for my mp3 player so that's a good work, but I really needed my iphone to work. Oh well guess I'll have to buy a pricey charger. Don't buy this if your using it to charge an ipod or iphone
I purchased one of these lens pens for myself six months ago. It's compact and fits in a pocket, easy to use and does a good job of cleaning the lens without any scratches. When my daughter told me that she had gotten a new Nikon camera I immediately ordered one for her. I sent it to her and she told me how pleased she has been with the great job it does.
Attach and see an improvement right before your eyes. The price and quality will keep me looking to Amazon for more.
This is an attractive camera. i dont like how it focuses. Also, i like that it shoots nice videos and has enough space to hold a good amount of them. i dont like however that i cant zoom while i am shooting a video. I have to zoom first and then shoot. But its small, very attractive, good price. I like it overall.
Although you can't swing a bat without hitting a Secure Digital (SD), micro Secure Digital (mSD), or a Compact Flash (CF) card, it's usually "strike three" when it comes to finding a SmartMedia (SM) card that you don't have to take a second mortgage out on your house to buy. The folks at ShopTronics not only have the SM card your looking for, but it's a brand name card at a terrific price. Not to mention the fast shipping, why shop anywhere else!
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.
I have had a pack of these for a while and they are just terrible. I use a nice NEC DVD burner which is considered by burning pundits (they exist!) to be a really good drive. It's given me no problems ever, except with these disks. After the first burn they work fine but any subsequent burn they are tempermental at best and often do not work at all. Although I can quick-erase (or do a longer erase) and then burn a compilation, the data verification fails most of the time. Ignoring that, and trying to use the CD anyway, results in inconsistent, but generally bad results. For instance, my DVD player (which has had no problems with other media) can kind of run these disks but other CD drives cannot.All in all a major disappointment. My burner can do CD-RW at 24X but even burning these at 16X on a fresh disk results in similar results. They are essentially very expensive one-time use CD-Rs.
I bought these headphones because I kept on misplacing or breaking my expensive ones. For the price you pay, the product is great. The sound quality is good, and its no big deal if you break it because its so inexpensive. The one thing I don't like about these is that sometimes your hair will get stuck on the frame. When you try to take it off, it will also take a piece of hair with it!
Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Pink (2nd Generation)]] I found this to be the cheapest of all the stores. Excellent product and no problems!!
My previous camera was a Pentax S30. It fell from 3 feet (while in its case) and stopped functioning!I bought this Casio because it has a viewfinder (a very useful, disappearing feature), had good reviews, uses ordinary batteries, is relatively good looking and was quite a good deal. Pictures quality and response speed are good (the Pentax is quite slow).Cons: Memory card compartment is poorly designed (difficult to remove the card) and the covers for both the card and the USB are flimsy and ugly.Also, there is plenty of unused space at the back so why not bigger display??Bottom line: A very good camera.
This is the perfect item for the new college dorm room.We gave this to our granddaughter who entered college this week. Actually, we bought and sent it to her at no additional cost after we found out from her mom that there was a total of just 4-outlets in the room. So this will provide 6 more with surge protection. An excellent gift for a dynamic granddaughter.
I have had this player now for almost 5 years. Unbelieveable i payed $189 for this new now that players are so cheep. It was one of the first with MP3 reading technology. I love the MP3 Feature that allows you to select a playlist, which even my newer phillips 642 player doesn't allow. I have had no problems with reading discs in this device. It does have component out, but was just months shy of progressive scan technology. In all, i have had it play many disc, including some DVD backup movies without problems, although it does have some problems with this type of disc. So just because it is older doesn't make it bad, hold on to this for that old TV with standard definition, you'll be hard pressed to find a player better than this one.
This is a great general purpose camera with tons of features. I'm still learning how to use the advanced features, which come in handy to customize shots. Only complaint is that the settings wheel seems too sensitive, always clicking it off AUTO inadvertantly.
This is my second HD television purchase. I already have a 50" DLP HD television but this new Sony KDL-40V2500 Bravia picture blows away my 50" DLP TV. I should have waited and brought two of the Sony's.
With this camera I have nearly all of the features of my SLR film camera with 5 lenses. Additionally, the 9 MP Resolution allows me to crop and enlarge as much as I desire.The short battery life is annoying, but a minor price to pay for having so much capability in a small package.
Products such as these can be very convenient to purchase online. This is one of those products.
I have had this camcorder for quite some time and it is a thing of beauty. I will now pass it on to my brother with some sadness, as I hate to see it go. Very easy to use. It turns on and off quickly. Comfortable to hold. Image stabilization is very good. Sound quality and video is very nice.The very best part about this camcorder is that it records to mini DVD that I could pop out and play right in my DVD player without having to convert or connect using wires. The only downside for me was the disc only recorded about 20 minutes worth of footage. I had to carry a small stack of discs with me when I went on vacation.I have owned four camcorders and this is my hands down favorite.
Purchased this monitor at Staples for $199 during their doorbuster's deal. Great price for a great monitor. Doesn't have DVI but unneccessary for my needs. At $329 it's pricey, wait for a major sale and pick it up for $199 or less.
It was a nice drive while it lasted. Unfortunately, it died after 2 months. It's still under warranty, but I'm going to opt not to return it with my personal information still on the drive. I'd rather destroy it and purchase a Western Digital. I've had better experience with WD drives. Unfortunately, I was tempted by a lower price with this drive.
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.
Very sturdy and well made. It is very light, and the different sections feel very smooth when you extend them. I would buy again if need be!
Very disappointed with performance. Difficult to work with and user unfriendly. Battery dies after very short period of time. Inadequate directions. Instruction set up CD doesn't work with Windows Vista.
I was very happy with this product. It was as described and was a very good quality product I would order again
I purchased this TV/DVD unit at an unbelievable price for use in a secondary room. All I was looking for was something with a decent picture, considering how little I had paid. What I got was a unit with really excellent picture quality and a fine DVD player. I have been very impressed even when comparing it to my Sony. The only complaint I have is that the manual is very poorly written. However this is not a big complaint (once you figure out how to get the batteries into the remote) but it does cost the Apex a star.
My son has problems remembering assignments and he has trouble getting them all written down correctly. This recorder has changed his life. He now speaks his assignments into the recorder. He gets them all and he gets them completely. He now gets all his homework assignments. So, he is able to get all his homework done. He is doing the correct homework and the doing it completely because he has recorded it for when he gets home. Great way to get homework assignments recorded correctly.
I got this for a friend so that he could use it while playing Guild Wars 2 and have the sound come out of his speakers uninterrupted by ventrillo. He said that the sound quality is great and it's really comfortable. Great transaction and came in in plenty of time for Christmas.
I got this printer through another cheaper company, and it simply won't work on a MAC running 10.4.9. The drivers on HP's Web site are utterly useless. After all the updates, still nothing. It never shows up on the Apple at all, and Apple's site doesn't offer support. I bought this specifically because I saw it on Apple's Web site and thus assumed it would work with their machines. I guess not.
I recently received a wonderful gift of a Kodak DX3500 digital camera, with the Loading Dock that connects it to a PC. My initial elation evaporated as I discovered that the Dock-to-PC connection requires a USB connection. The Toshiba Tecra 8100 laptop I'm using has a USB port, but it's taped over because NT 4.0 doesn't support USB (Win2000 and 98 do). I turned to look for a device that would read the camera's CompactFlash card, but didn't need USB to connect. After some scouring of the web (including a comical dead end involving &quot;tech&quot; reps who couldn't provide answers to compatibility questions beyond reading from the company same web page I was already looking at, and a more technical rep who informed me that the item was no longer available from the mfr. and agreed that it probably should be removed from that e-tailer's web page), I found the SanDisk ImageMate External Parallel CF Card Reader. This device provided what I needed: a CompactFlash card reader with a non-USB connection to a machine running NT 4.0.The setup was painless. The ImageMate plugs into the parallel port, with a passthrough connection for the printer. Power is drawn from a passthrough connection to the PS/2, into which the mouse cable connector fits.The ImageMate software makes the device appear as a mapped drive. You can read, write, and delete picture files on this drive. A provided software utility swaps out the ImageMate (to let you safely removed the picture card).We installed the Kodak Loading Dock on a Win98 USB machine, and it works just great. But transfer on the ImageMate is almost as fast and easy.I've been verbose in this review for the sake of others running the web search I did. You've probably come to the only right place. (I didn't find any other easily acceptable connection devices.)
If you can print on to a piece of paper, you can print on to these sheets. I scanned a picture from my son's favorite book, (but you could easily use a photograph or any downloaded picture you have) I then printed it on to the transfer paper, then simply ironed it onto a white t-shirt (you have apply pressure, but not difficult at all!). Now he can wear his favorite dragon where ever he goes.This would work well with company logos for corporate shirts or giveaways as well.
This is my first card reader experience, and so far so good! It does everything it claims to do. I just plugged it in into my USB hub, inserted my SD card and the option appeared on my computer screen to download my pictures. It was that easy! No software to install or anything else like that! It is small enough that it doesn't take a lot of space on your desk. Plus, the size would make it easy to take with you. The price is very reasonable. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader (Retail Package)
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.
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.
The battery fit perfectly into my Canon SD850 IS camera. It works just as good as the canon battery at a fraction of the cost.
This was a great purchase. The item was much cheaper than other places that I have ordered from and it's the same quality.
As many other reviewers pointed out the printer will stop working after a while. I bought it about 2 years ago and used it very lightly (only changed the black cartridge once in 2 years) and it stopped working. The display screen shows an error (paper jam of some sort) even though there are no jams. This is a known defect by Canon but they will not fix it. I had to dump the piece of crap in the garbage.
I recently upgraded to premium Spotify and wanted to be able to listen it in my car with my iPhone. I tried one of the FM adapters, but it sucked. I constantly had to search for new stations, and if the phone wasn't right up next to the console, there was static.Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I purchased the cassette adapter. For less than $6, I figured it was worth a try. Besides premium Spotify, this is one of the best purchases I've made in a long time:) It works perfectly! I did notice that there was some interference if the volume on my phone was turned up all the way. Turned it down a few notches, and it disappeared.
We recently took these binoculars on a safari to East Africa. Having your own pair of binocs is very important and these work wonderfully. The clarity of view and not having to reset the focus each time are very important attributes. You might think larger and more powerful binocs are necessary, but the closeness of wildlife did not require that.
Processor came quickly and performed to expectations. It restored and old hanger queen motherboard back to original life. Thanks for the good service.
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.
Its a good deal for that price but I have some difficulty in taking night shots. Basically, what ever picture I take in the night shot, they will be blurred. Anyone has got any idea to rectify or improve the condition for the same.
Goo sound, great quality for a little amount of money, by far the best in its price segment
This Panasonic DVD/VHS recorder is overall a good one. When recording a TV program using either mode, the picture is superior even in EP. The first 'but' is the owner's manual--it is complicated. It took me several readings just to hook up the recorder following the instructions in the manual--and I already have a Panasonic DVD recorder. The second 'but' is that it will only play discs that have been recorded or formatted on Panasonic equipment. I have an older Phillips DVD recorder that happily plays any disc recorded on the two Panasonics; however, they will not do the same.
I ordered this for Christmas. The TV never worked but he liked playing the radio and his cds. During the second week of January, it started to smoke and my husband (a contactor) said the internal mechanisms were fried becasue the regulator was discharging 18 volts vs. the 13 volts the specifications called for. I notified Amazon and they replaced it for free. Before my sone was allowed to use it, my husband tested it and this regulator was putting out 18.5 volts. I notified Amazon Customer Service and would not reccommend this unit to anyone.Thank you.
I purchased 2 Zune 30GB Media Players. My son & daughter-in-law loved them.I loved the availability, price & speedy delivery. Thank you, Sandra Washington, Chicago, Il.
I recently purchased an Acer 17" LCD Monitor from Amazon. I am more than satisfied with this purchase. The color quality of the display is amazing. I do alot of photographic work on this system, and am able to match the screen with my printed photos. This is not the first Acer product I had, For a long time my PC was an Acer product, and it served me well for many years. I would most definately buy another Acer product should the opportunity arise.
I got the MZ-R90 for christmas and since then I have been using it all the time. If you whant to buy a mini disc recorder I think you better buy this one.
Do not waste your money on this. Mine didn't even make it a year before it stopped working. I wish I could rate it a negative 1 star.
It is essential for every Macbook Pro owner, well worth the investment. It is like an insurance policy for 3 years.
It arrived on time and works. It has never caused a problem and is small enough to place in a small compartment on my dashboard.
Pros:Excellent video quality at a great price.Cons:NoneAdvise:get it.
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.
First of all, thanks amazon for not listing the dimensions of this... it is 38mm deep, not 25mm like the other 120mm Antec fan in my case. The only reason I bought it is cause I had gift cards and needed one, so I thought why not put an Antec fan in my Antec case. WRONG, it was a waste of my gift cards. It is just too loud. I have a Sonata case and this is the loudest thing in there... and it is even hooked up to the PSU's fan controller power cords, which supplys minimal power. It is just too expensive for the noise. Dont even think about connecting it to a regular 4-pin connector, I tried this and it sounded like a jet engine is in my room! It probably woke up my neighbors.
I purchased this primarily to add VPN capability to my network. I have been using this for several months now and it is working perfectly. In my set-up, it is connected to a cable model on the front side and several computers and a wireless router on the inside. Though this is labeled as small business appliance, this works on the same platform as an enterprise device and offers most of the features of higher end devices. However, this is not for novice users. You need to have better than average network set-up skills to make this work the way you want it. Hence the 4 stars for otherwise a perfect device.
Great product! Recent reviews noted that the headset is very fragile. With that in mind, I have been very careful in handling it. Great sound, great price! Very pleased with this purchase! Speedy service too! Thank you!!
Well designed support product for the best knife sharpener I've ever used.I made a plywood base for the support that I can quickly clamp tomy workbench. This is definitely a "must have" add-on for the Lansky sharpeningsystem.
FIrst off if you can barely use a computer stick to an Ipod. I've had my about 3 month nows, no issues with it. The software was buggy at first, but all I had to do was online update, no issues afterwards. I have tubesucker(can download any video off youtube), and wondershare program to convert movies, youtube and other stuff. Just did a test rip of Monster House to mine, no issues.Easy to burn cd's from my zune program(couple of clicks). It is a really cool product, but if you get frustrated and not willing to read manual or update(depending on the version), don't get it.I have no issues with mine, Zune marketplace is lean, but adding more every month and no issues finding music I want. My kid has an Ipod, this is more for adults or kids that can use computers beyond surfing the net.I can download and rip anything on the net with programs I have installed to convert to WMV files.No issues with mine, big screen, 30 gigs and tons of youtube music videos. Best media player I have bought.
I couldn't get it to work and I had to return it. It looked like some one else had returned it also. I am assuming it didn't work for them either.
I needed replacement speakers for my 1987 El Camino. These speakers fit perfect and sound great. The price was excellent.I highly reccomend them.
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.
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.
After getting what we thought was a good Christmas deal on this printer, we have been totally disappointed to discover that, contrary to stated compatibility on the box and other documentation, it is not compatible with Mac OS X Leopard. After a call to support we discover that they are still writing software for Leopard here at the end of January and it will not be available for the foreseeable future. It is hard to believe that a company as reputable as HP would do such a horrendous job with software and misrepresent their products' compatibility in all their documentation.
This is my first foray into the digital SLR world. I have always had Pentax film cameras (K1000, and ME Super) and have loved their quality. I've read that the new DSLR's use the same lens mount as the 35mm camera body so it made the most sense to stick with Pentax. In retrospect, old lenses don't play well with the new auto settings of the digital camera, and new lenses are designed to work specifically with your digital camera body. If you have an assortment of Pentax compatible lenses it may still make sense to stick with the same brand in the digital world. However, in retrospect I wouldn't have given this single factor so much weight in my decision, since I won't likely use any of them unless I intend to do a lot of the manual camera work in my head. I should say that the Anti-shake feature is "in" the camera body for Pentax, as opposed to the lens for Nikon. I really like this feature and has proven to help take sharp photos in low light lighting and is a plus if you do intend to use your old lenses. Overall I am very happy with this camera, I am a casual photographer and the 6MP is more than I need for the type of shooting I like to do.
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.
This camera is a produces very highcolor pictures It is a very good camera and its good for kids 10-15 years old.You will find good use in this camera!!!!
There is no more dust on my laptop keyboard. It even fixed a few key that were hard to push.
Product stopped working after about 3 months of use and I rarely actually used it. The extra plug in for the charger was very flimsy and would wobble a lot when plugged in. It worked pretty good when it did work.
The FW26 Multi-Clip is a versatile FreeWire addition. I can use it to attached a transmitter to my tripod, monipod, camera strap, and even my belt (if there were a reason to attach it to my belt).
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.
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.
The good news: My DX3600 camera worked beautifully for a few months. The bad news: Then it developed what Kodak calls "power problems." The rechargeable batteries do not hold a charge. The disposable batteries do not operate the camera consistently. The camera turns itself off immediately after turning on (and sometimes won't turn on at all). I've talked with many other users who have this problem, and I believe it is a defect of this model. Kodak charges very high fees (over $100) for even minor repairs when the warranty has expired, so I cannot afford to get the camera fixed. I am going to stomp on my DX3600 (just for petty satisfaction) and toss it into the trash, then buy a new digital camera from a different manufacturer. I have no confidence that this problem would not recur with other models from the same maker, so I'm going to look farther afield. I wish someone had told me about this defect before I bought my DX3600 two years ago--I've missed many great shots due to the "power problem." Please do yourself a favor and think twice (better yet, three times) before you purchase this model!
This was just what I ordered. It came very fast. It had a good price. This company did a really fantastic job.
I have only had this for about 10 days. The keyboard has a nice feel to it and the mouse is very nice as well. I originally bought a Logitech keyboard, mouse, and speakers set at Walmart for about $40, but the keyboard stopped working shortly after I started using it. It had a junky feel to it, but this set is much higher quality (you get what you pay for).Two complaints so far: (1) I wish the adjustable "feet" raised the back edge of the keyboard higher. It sits a little too flat for my liking. (2) The front of the keyboard is starting to discolor already where I place my wrists. I would have expected the finish to hold up more than 10 days.So far, I am on my original set of batteries, even with 8 hour a day, 6 days a week use.
Unbelievable sound for a ridicolusly low price. I couldn't ask for better.A great deal and especilly effective while watching movies on the computer.
Product was as advertised and I received it in a timely manner. The 10 ft. length allowed me to place my new external drive more conveniently and seems to work quite well.
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.
I have this Lexar stick and the SanDisk SDMSP-256-822 256 MB Memory Stick Pro. Unless you have an older camera that is not compatible with the Pro technology I highly recommend buying a Pro stick instead. The Pro stick does not have an a-b switch and it writes faster than the older memory sticks.It is important however to make sure your camera (as well as any card reader) is compatible with the pro stick.
I bought this unit to use for my Sony Digital Camera's Memory Stick Pro. I plugged the Sandisk ImageMate into my USB port and that was all the set up I had to do. Drive letters were automatically assigned, I plugged in my Memory Stick and was able to drag and drop the picture files right where I wanted them. This product worked great for what I used it for.
I went out on a limb and bought 10 of these for my company leadership. They look great, but getting any useful information from Compaq is a joke. These things don't run on NT out of the box not that anyone tells you that. Compaq has no clue when the serial cradle will be available (they don't even claim to sell them) and I was transferred 4 times to get that information. We chose Compaq over HP based on customer support. At this point I'm thinking of sending all of them back and getting HPs since it seems that they are both at the same level.
Let's just get this clear once and for all. *YOU DO NEED A PHONE LINE TO GET TIVO TO WORK*. Despite what other tivo owners have posted in these reviews I'd like to reiterate that *YOU DO NEED A PHONE LINE BEFORE TIVO WILL WORK*I have put off buying TIVO for a while now because I don't have a home phone line, I just use my cell. So after reading about the new broadband features of TIVO Series 2 I was very excited to bring home my Tivo to hook it up to my wireless network and plug it in.On about the 4th page of the set up it asks you to connect a phone line. There is NO other option for the initial set up, you *HAVE* to have a phone line. I logged on to Tivo's customer support site and there hidden away in the FAQ is a page telling you that you have to take the Tivo to a different location that has a phone line to complete the first set up, which will take at least 4 hours, then you can download a software upgrade and THEN you can use your broadband connection.So if you're one of the growing number of people who just use a cell phone or a Voice Over IP (internet) phone, understand that even though Tivo don't make it clear when you buy it, you will need an understanding friend that will let you take your tivo to their house for 6 hours of set up before you can use it.
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
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.
As a web designer, I rely on vivid images and clarity with a monitor. The ViewSonic PF790 (Professional Series) has been a workhorse for me both at work and at home. My monitor at work is a '99 model and I have yet to experience any problems with it. I appreciate the flatness of the screen and coating used as I never experience glares. I cannot use glare guards due to the nature of my work nor is it necessary.The one I have at home is a 2002 model and I've noticed a few changes with more ways to tweak the viewable screen with more functionality. I selected it over the Sony after viewing various monitors at a local shop. I see no reason to purchase a Sony when the ViewSonic gives me the same quality for a lower price.The only thing I don't like about the 'trinitron' technology is that you'll notice two very thin lines near the top quarter and another on the bottom quarter of the screen horizontally. From what I've been told, they are fine wires that ensures the virtual flatness or something to the effect. After seeing it on all virtually flat screens of other monitors, I knew it was the technology, not the manufacturer. However, the annoyance is a minor detail that most users might not likely ever notice.I recommend this product and particular model if you want a nice quality flat monitor in the 19&quot; range. I've not been sorry thus far!
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.
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.
We just purchased our second Canon printer. The first was a BJ-610 which has serviced us for over 5 years. It is now going to our son. We purchased another Canon because of the good luck we had with the BJ-610. We are purchasing a new digital camera and the new 6000 has the special resolutions to handle digital photos. It has the additional color cartridge for photos. My biggest reason for purchasing the 6000 is the individual color cartridges. My grandkids come over and love to print colored pictures. This will allow me to put in only the colors that have run out. Our primary use for the printer is home use and now with the new digital camera, photos. We have yet to put it through it's paces and with the information from a previous review (Rich, San Antonio, Tx), I'm sure that we'll be able to set the resolutions to accomodate the pictures perfectally.
The reviews are basically right-on for this TV. The picture is excellent, input/output jacks are adequate, and the sound from the built-in speakers is quite good, free of unwanted resonances. The picture you get with a digital satellite system is as good as it gets. If you've never owned a 36 inch direct-view TV before, be forewarned that these things are beasts, weighing in at over 150 lbs. You'll need a stand that's 18&quot; deep and at least 30&quot; wide. If you're taking this home from the store, figure on needing a refridgerator dolly as the box is huge and a close fit for your front door. Make no mistake about it- moving this thing is a two man job! If you buy from Amazon as I did, the shipper will carry it into the house, unpack it, and haul away the packing materials. The color, contrast, etc. were perfect right out of the box, with no adjustments necessary. Contrary to the opinion of some, I found the remote control operation quite logical and easy to use. HOWEVER: Note that the remote control is not capable of controlling today's digital satellite receivers! While it was simple to set it up to control my RCA VCR, there's simply no way to control an RCA satellite receiver. A very strange omission, but perhaps understandable considering this model must have been around for a couple of years already. Oddly, the instruction manual shows you how to hook up a satellite receiver and VCR, among several configurations of such equipment. Back on the positive side of things, Amazon gets high marks for the free shipping and getting it into my hands within the promised timeframe. Their shipping partner communicates well with customers and gets an A+ from me. One other piece of advice: if you're considering a flat screen TV in the 32-36 inch range,such as Sony, make sure you take a good look at the reflections you see in their screen and then take a look at the Toshiba. The slightly rounded Toshiba screen makes for less noticeable reflections- important unless you always view the TV in a completely dark room.
This camera is easy to use. It was a purchase for our 18 year old son. The memory card was small so we upgraded to a larger one. Easy to load pics into iphoto. Recommend to anyone who needs a simple and good digital camera.
I bought the Zumo 450 a month ago and promptly mounted it to my 2003 Goldwing. The supplied RAM mount is excellent and provides for a variety of mounting positions. Wiring was made simple by Honda, as there is a fused auxiliary power supply under the left cubby.The Zumo is exceptionally intuitive and easy to use. I played around with the unit for about a week while commuting to and from work. Then the fun began. I took a trip on the motorcycle from Seattle, WA to Blandon, PA and back. All told the trip was 7,000 miles. We did a ton of sight seeing during the trip, and thanks to the Zumo we had no stress about going anywhere we wanted to go.With confidence, we rode into and around Chicago and Philadelphia. We took back roads out of Glacier National Park that we would never have seen had it not been for the Zumo directing us there.Only had two issues with the Zumo while on the trip. The first one was that the unit froze up and would not turn on once. I followed the manual's instructions for resetting the unit (press the + and Power buttons at the same time) and I was off and running again. The second issue was that while in Philadelphia the Zumo told us to make a left turn when the street was a one-way street for traffic in the other direction. No big deal, just went an extra block and the Zumo immediately recalculated the route.The Zumo has a ton of great features. The ones that I used the most on the trip were;Knowing my actual speed vs. what my speedo was reading.Altitude readings were fun!Knowing how many miles were had left for the route in a given day.Finding the nearest Hotels.Finding the nearest Starbucks!Finding the nearest gas station.This thing has a bunch more features that I did not use much, but I am sure that I will get around to them soon. Going on another 1000 mile trip next weekend!I am completely satisfied with this unit and would highly recommend it!
The camera was a Christmas surprise for my wife. She has used it a lot in the short time she has had it. The photos are clear and crisp. It is simple to use with a lot of options available as she learns to use it.
Over Christmas break my family is going on vacation. To survive the trip my parents decided to get a portable dvd player.I watched movies on it in last night and it was excellent. It didn't skip one time and the picture was flawless. I couldn't tell you about the battery life because I had it plugged into the wall for the 3 movies that I watched.It wasn't all that loud, so if you are in a car with a few people in it you might want to get extra speakers.Over all this player is off the heezie fo sheezy my nizle frizle dawg for real.
This is super card for digital cameras at a great price. It's great quality and a dependable card.
I purchased a Powershot S410 less than 1 year ago. I registered the camera faithfully and now have experienced the E18 error. I can still take pictures, but I can't download them directly from the camera. I have to take the memory card out and use a reader to do that. The lens does appear to retract and extend all the way, and the pictures seem fine. I've tried resetting the camera by taking the card and battery out for 24 hours, to no avail. I tried hooking the camera up to the TV which was suggested by one website, and it gives me the E18 error. I contacted Canon USA and was told that the registration was for marketing purposes and not for warranty purposes, and so I would have to pay for a repair.I've been a loyal Canon consumer up until now - scanner, printer, and camera. I searched for E18 on the web so I could fix it without bothering Canon. I tried all of the suggestions without help. So I called, and given the response I got from Canon USA, I won't be purchasing Canon again. I just can't afford several hundred dollars a year for a new camera. I am a polite person, and I could tell the CSR helping me was not happy about another E18 call. His tone darkened considerably when I mentioned that it seemed like a common problem.Search Google for Canon E18 to see lots of links regarding this problem. It affects a lot of Canon cameras!
This unit was more than i expected,i use it for my phone and other things that can use this port at the same time. great Leonard
I liked it very much because I can carry not only the camera but also the cable and the battery charger. Really a good product. I strongly recommend it.
The main reason I purchased the recorder is so that I could tape my professor's lectures. In fact, it worked like a charm in my Biology class this past semester. At first I didn't think the recorder would be ideal because the playback on the recorder is hard to hear. However, when I downloaded the files to my computer, the sound quality was awesome. I credit this recorder to helping me receive an A in Biology because without the precise recordings, I would have never been able to remember and write down all of the details discussed during the class.I'm also using the recorder to dictate a book I'm co-writing with my husband and found that this recorder works like a charm. For instance, the software works similar to a Dictaphone transcription machine because when you press the F4 key it stops playing and to restart the recorder, you simply press the F4 key again. To see a listing of the shortcut keys, simply click Tools, Function Key Settings (located on the menu bar).Additionally, you can set up the auto back space to rewind up to five seconds every time you stop the recorder. Simply click Tools, Set Auto Back Space, and then choose the number of seconds you want the recorder to rewind each time you stop the recorder.My husband and I are going to go out and buy another recorder for him so that he can use it to dictate his portion of the book that we are co-writing.This recorder is a great purchase. You won't regret the purchase.
might not buy the $1200 dollar Nikon after this one.
I'm upgrading from OCZ pc2 8500 memory which I still highly recommend. I am running an Intel q9550 on a Asus P5Q Deluxe Mobo. With my previous 1066 memory I could only achieve a stable overclock of 3.65 ghz with the memory at 1066 mhz. This was a great overclock but it would crash my system at anything above it.I decided to try this memory out and I was very impressed! I'm running my cpu now at 3.95 ghz and my memory at 1192 mhz (default is 1150). I could clock the memory higher, but I think my cpu is the bottleneck at those speeds. Keep in mind I am at 5-5-5-15 latency settings. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for great memory. Amazon is selling these things like hotcakes, so grab them when you can.Some may find these to be a bit pricey. But the way I look at it, if you're an enthusiast who wants a great product, you'll spend the extra dollar but be more satisfied.
Bought in Aug 2006 and tested in several occasions; don't know if really covers the promised 12 miles however surely covers a great distance, with pretty clear sound.The VOX feature saved our new year's eve party as it made the thing act as a reliable baby monitor.Pretty light weight and the charging base is really convenient.
There are many excellent reviews for this unit which is why I bought it. I have to say that it is everything they said it was. Compact, high quality, and easy to use. One unique feature is it automatically turns on when there is an emergency weather alert in your area. When they test the system it will turn on and make a strange beeping noise which can be startling at times but when the test if over it turns itself off. I also like the fact that it also has batteries so you can hear emergency channels even if the power goes off.A great unit.
Received item in excellent condition and promptly. Well packed. Okay by me as a seller. Thank you very much
I did a ton of research before buying this and I am sure that it is really the best on the market. It has a great screen, and even though it is small you can still watch movies on it with no problems. Having the large hard drive is great and the TV output is a really nice feature. Very well built and is pretty rugged for an mp3 player. Compactflash slot is great for use with my digital camera and the built in radio is really nice.
The boys cd's are all over the place. this holds so many & is easy to carry around. The baby can't open it, so that is a plus
It took just a few minutes to set this thing up for a test. It worked easily at 50 ft and seemed too easy to set up. I will have to figure out some way to mount to keep away from smoker and have probes in smoker and food. As mentioned in other posts you do have to take back cover off and turn off sending unit but it is easy. I wish the length of wire to brobes was longer but the should work fine.
It is easy to use and works as advertised. If you want a tool for finding power hogs in the home this is a good product to consider.
Great tool for recordings. I've made several MASTER recordings on MDs, for transfer onto CDs. I did not find any difference in quality. Though I've heard comments on loss in quality due to additional compression, for the type of music I deal with, I did really not see any loss in quality.A simply superb product
Already own one of these - Excellent product. But Amazon shipped the "older" model. I have an issue with the occasional "picture doesn't match the actual product" Amazon problem. Not sure why there is a "give feedback on images" at the bottom of each item's page, since they did not correct the picture?!This is a fine device and does what it says. It would just be more honest of Amazon to replace the picture with the Correct Older Model since that is what I received. If they carry both the old and new models, then list them as TWO DIFFERENT ITEMS please. They were even sent the link with the proper pic! Amazon normally has outstanding customer service but slipped this time. Accuracy counts.
I have bought about 10 of these units over the years and they are simply the best
I bought these a year ago because they were rated a "best buy" in the under $30 headphone category in Consumer Reports. Nothing could be further from the truth - too much bass, no upper range (12KHz and up) and an overall muffled sound.I own an old pair of Seinnheiser's that I use at home and cost me $18 nearly 12 years ago. They sound remarkably better - and I used a pair of Koss $200 headphones as a comparison.This is the second time I got burned listening to Consumer Reports audio advice, and definitely the last.
I received this printer used from my mom because she got fed up with the paper jams and feed problems that plagued it. The printer is in fantastic condition and prints pictures and text clearly and fast, that is when it is not jamming up with paper.What I have discovered upon careful examination of the inner workings is that the material of the rollers (some type of rubber) easily attracts household dust and tiny paper dust as the paper is gripped and rolled over them. If this continues for a period of time, the paper starts slipping and can not be grabbed properly to feed it through thus resulting in paper jams and ripped papers. The solution is simple: isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and a couple of Q-tips. With the Q-tip covered in rubbing alcohol, gently clean each roller's surface making sure to rotate the roller as you go. Allow them all to air-dry (a couple minutes time). I did this and now the printer works flawlessly with no jams or hiccups.The printer itself works well with great output quality, it's a shame that the rollers are the cause of headaches.
On my second player in 3 months, left the first in a hotel room with a 256 meg sd card :( Compgeeks to the rescue.I also have a rio SP150 and love the directory support that offers but the S30s doesn't. Sound is good and after upgrade to 1.84 F/W, features are solid. Except latest copyprotected supposed wma files from liquid audio. Early music purchases there were real wma files with unlimited transfers to sdmi devices. Latest download (matchbox 20) came advertised as wma but was actually a .asf file. And it now contains an unadvertised limit of 3 transfers to sdmi device. Of course these are used up without hearing a note as the device refuses to play .asf's. Are you listening Rio and Liquid?buymusic.com has better selection and still has wma files. And while some of these have a limit on the number of transfers, at least they tell you before you pay.Only problem besides no asf support concerns static electricity.If you want to have some fun, try folding laundry with the headphone cord dangling across your chest. Especially silk.The audible static is loud and the unit locks up a lot. Usually a switch off/on cycle cures it but sometimes you have to take the battery out just to get the unit unfrozen. At least it seems to have no long term ill effects.Maybe the future holds a F/W upgrade to fix .asf. If you only play mp3's buy this player and you will be happy.
just what I needed, it works fine in my GPS. it works in the car in the GPS and transfer data fast enough
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.
I've had nothing but trouble out of the Silverfast software that came with this scanner. The software is junk and the company that sells it is very unhelpful because you have to pay $1.99 per minute to talk to someone about problems that are clearly their fault. When I first installed the software it wouldn't accept my serial number even though I was typing it in correctly from the disc sleeve. I emailed their tech support (remember...you have to pay to talk to someone) and they eventually emailed me back with a work around. It's been working for two months now and suddenly it's asking for the serial number again. This time it took it, and everything seemed ok, but now everything I scan has a Lasersoft watermark on it that I can't get rid of. The problem is that Lasersoft is so heavy handed in trying to protect their intellectual property that they made the installation too hard. It's too complicated and easy for something to go wrong. I'm packing this scanner back up as I write this. I'm sending it back and I'll never buy another scanner that's bundled with Silverfast software. I'm working under a tight deadline, the software stops working, and you can't reach them for assistance without paying through the nose. They've made their tech support as user friendly as their software installation. NO MORE SILVERFAST!!!!!!!!!!
Garmin StreetPilot c340 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorI bought this for $350 in Jan 2007 and was delighted with it at first, It's very user-friendly and intuitive. But then the battery died and I discovered that the car charger is defective and doesn't work. So, I have to charge it using my PC. Okay, I've adapted. Then, I swear moments after the one year warranty ran out, the gps went wacko. I would hit the button for a common destination and get the screen for all the gas stations in the area. I tried over and over and couldn't navigate the navigation system. Some crazy robot brain had taken over. Oh, I'm sure that I can spend some major bucks to download an upgrade for it. Why can't it work right in the first place?
I'm writing this review after owning this TV since it was put on store shelves in 2007. I have had no problems out of it, aside from the glitch that was in the original firmware. When looking for a TV at that time my goal was not to break two thousand for a 42 inch 1080p, and also have 1080p input via the VGA due to the lack of HDMI on the XBOX 360 at that time. I will list some positive, and negative points of this TV:Pros:-Support 1080p over component, VGA, and HDMI.-Vivid colors and very crisp picture quality.-Handles SD content very well.Cons:-Black Level is not deep.-"Dynamic Contrast" is very obvious when doing it's task, is best when off.-HDMI has issues with the Pre-June 2007 firmware and PC mode.-The noise reduction filter is lackluster at best.Additional Points:-BAD CUSTOMER SUPPORT!Thanks to the AVSForums, it was discovered the HDMI issue with PC mode over HDMI was a firmware issue. This issue could be resolved by turning the TV off and back on when using the HDMI, but that is not a very convenient solution. When contacting customer support about this, they not only lied about there being a newer firmware, but I was also told by one of the agents that I was "making up" these issues because they had the TV and did not have any of the issues I was having >.>...I was able to fix the issue at a later time due to someone on the AVSForums sharing a unlinked webpage on the LG site having firmware upgrades and instructions. Although, this was not shared until about 1 year after owning the TV.Breakdown:When this TV came out, it was the only TV under two thousand with 1080p support on component, VGA, and HDMI. I am a happy owner of this TV and the overall quality and build of this TV is great, but at its current pricetag on Amazon (new and used) it is not worth the cost. With the same money you can buy a better TV that isn't almost 2 years old and outdated based on the newer sets.Reason for Rating:Even though the TV may be outdated if you are looking for a TV now, the fact that it is and has been a great quality TV. After almost 2 years of using this TV, it has earned a 4 star rating based on it's overall performance.
This surge strip has already protected my electrical devices from voltage spikes. In our area, we've had recent instances of very heavy snowfall in short bursts. This has weighted down trees, felling some and causing limps to snap - on many power lines and transformers. Because of this we've had surges and outages. You just have to be protected in advance.While protection against a 1,000 joules surge is probably sufficient for me, this product is rated against 1,500 joules (and claims protection against 1,800 joules in the product description). Another good thing is the protected outlets, because we have small children (twin 2-year olds).
This is the most awesome CD player I have ever owned for exercising and running. I liked it so much I decided to upgrade to the version with AM/FM radio included. First of all, it really never does skip. On terrain or the treadmill, this walkman will not skip. Also, 2 AA batteries really will last 50+ hours. I've run nearly every day for the past four months and only had to replace the batteries twice. The headphones are a little shabby so I use larger, padded headphones instead. Buy this item - it will be money well spent :)
If you are in love with your older Fuji or Olympus camera and don't need a higher capacity memory card (who really does?) this is a great back up extra card to have and carry.
Written by Lois McMaster Bujold, "The Curse of Chalion" is a fantasy novel that manages to downplay the supernatural. Unlike many fantasy novels, it does not have elves, orcs, goblins, or wizards. Instead it has a religion called Quintarianism whom its five gods rarely interfere. This allows the novel to focus more on the characters and the politics of the Kingdom of Chalion.The centerpiece of this story is the character, Cazaril. He is a humble, intelligent soldier who has had to endure many hardships. Being captured as a prisoner of war, his ransom was never processed and those in Chalion believe him to be dead. He was then sold into slavery. Aged beyond his years in the gallies of an enemy ship, Caz finally escaped during a battle. Broken and looking only for peace, he walks to the city of Valendra where he once served as a page. Once there, he is quickly recognized by the Provincara (equivalent to a duchess) and asked to work as a tutor for her daughter, Royesse (princess) Iselle. As Iselle's tutor his character begins to shine bright. While at dinner with other royals and Iselle, the topic of a notable duelist was discussed. Impressed the skill of this duelist, the Royse (prince) concluded that the duelist would make an excellent soldier. After some prodding for his opinion, Caz finally said, "The difference, Royse, is that a skilled soldier kills your enemies, but a skilled duelist kills your allies. I leave you to guess which a wise commander prefers to have in his camp." This quickly quiets the room. Cazaril maintains this level of wisdom and grace throughout the story.The world that Bujold created was imaginative and brilliant. The most distinctive aspect was the Quintarian religion and its pantheon. The five gods are the Father, the Mother, the Son, the Daughter, and the Bastard. The Father's season is winter and he is the god of endings. The Mother is the god of health and healing. She is given the season of summer. Fall is the season of the Son, the god of the hunt and war. The Daughter's season is spring, and she is the god of birth and life. The Bastard is the god of those that do not fit in any of the other four categories. Since he is represented by balance he is not given a season but rather one extra day on the calandar every two years. This is analogous to the Leap Day that comes every four years. Without this the seasons would slowly drift into chaos. Also, the Bastard is the patron god of those who do not normally fit into society such as prison executioners and orphans . Though very essential, the Bastard tends to be looked down upon. He accomplishes most of the dirty work for the other gods but is completely underappreciated. The Bastard is also one of the most important dieties in this story. While on the road to Valendra, Caz encounters a corpse of a man who successfully cast death magic. In "The Curse of Chalion", death magic is the only known spell in the story. It is cast to kill anyone the caster wants and is highly taboo. It does though come at a large price. As the novel explains, "The punishments for practicing--no, for attempting--death magic were ferocious. Punishment for succeeding was generally considered redundant, as... [the spell] cost the life of its caster." Later in the novel, it is Cazaril discovers that death magic is less of a spell and more like a prayer to the Bastard. This device is central to the plot as Cazaril, willing to sacrifice his life, prays to the Bastard to kill Dondo in order to protect Iselle from being forced to marry him. Thinking that he had failed since managed to wake up, he was surprised to hear that Dondo had died suddenly around the time that he performed his prayer . He was successful yet lived. This fact ripples throughout the rest of the story and leads to the main conflict of lifting the Curse of Chalion. Overall, Bujold develops a fantastic story that does not let the fantasy overshadow the characters.
So I have had this surge protector for less than 5 months. It randomly shut down and started squealing at such a high pitch the local dogs started barking. I emailed Monster to figure out how to reset it, since the reset button did not work... and I have not heard a thing. DONT BUY THIS. It was expensive and not worth the short life span.
I love the speed, print quality, and network and Macintosh friendliness of this printer. The colors are vivid, and the blacks are blacker than any of the dozen laser printers I've used previously. The footprint is amazingly small for a color laser, and the mechanics are much simplified from its predecessor, the 2550N.I love this printer so much, in fact, that I didn't hesitate to buy a second one when the first shredded its transfer belt after only a few hundred pages. (I searched the web, and this seemed to be a fluke.) You can't replace the transfer belt, but when you can buy a whole new printer for less money than the 4 included toner cartridges would cost separately, the print engine is essentially a "free" disposable. (With $600 invested in toner cartridges, however, I bought the extended warranty on the second unit, just in case the pricing geniuses at HP sober up...)A few problems:The "manual" input is nearly useless. If I don't empty the regular paper tray first, the printer inevitably feeds a sheet from there, too, on "top" of the stock I am trying to feed manually. It also may require a little interaction with the front panel to confirm that, yes, I really do want to use the manual input tray I specified when I issued the print command on my computer. It's easier to put special stock on top of the regular stock in the tray, and use that.It's a small hassle to load envelopes (no more than 5, I think), and they shimmy during feeding in a way that does not inspire confidence. I had been planning to retire my Epson 980ne inkjet, but now I use it exclusively as my envelope printer (for which it's a speed champ); a good complement for this weak spot of the 2600N.As a thrifty person, I enabled the "cartridge out override" as described in the Amazon review titled "Cartridge problems can be overcome". Before doing so, the printer refused to print more than 2114 pages with the black cartridge, even though it had plenty of toner left. The first symptom of actually running out of toner was a smeary light gray band running down the page, which happened at 2395 pages in my case. Replacing the black cartridge cleared up the printout instantly, as I expected. My pages typically use much less color so I haven't replaced any of those cartridges yet. Although the printer says I've printed 1221 pages that used color, it has increased its estimate of remaining pages in the color cartridges to 2079. That would be nice! (but the estimate must be quite crude)If you don't enable "cartridge out override", you face the irritation of perhaps avoiding jobs that don't use much toner, or troubling to declare many jobs to be grayscale, because you hate to pay 15 cents per page (for 4 colors of toner) when typical pages don't have much color or toner on them. If you do use the "cartridge out override", of course, you only have to buy new cartridges when you actually use up the toner in each.The fuser is a little hotter than in my Apple LaserWriter, and it sealed some of the envelopes I printed with it! Purchasing different envelopes solved that problem (as suggested in the manual).The print dialog has a lot of fine-tuning options for color. Most people will never need them, but I like having them. Benefiting from them does require a certain amount of special knowledge or experimentation, however.I recommend this printer to all my friends, despite the hassle of its telling you to buy new cartridges even when they are not empty.
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...
These work pretty darn good. I always carry one when out with any of my cameras.
Have been using this switch for over 6 months. It is fairly compact, well ventilated. The case has holes around the body which makes it easy to mount it with zip ties. It has no problems with 9K jumbo packets and it idles at 1W. It's a perfect 5port gigE switch.
I love the style of the keyboard and the mouse is completely comfortable. I have not had any of the issues others complain about and have no regrets spending what I did on it.
Great printer, easy to operate with a replaceable print head.The reason I chose this printer is that the print cartridges are cheap and available in many places on the web. Previous printer was a Canon I860 that gave many years of good service. This printer is quiet and makes great color prints. I am afraid they will become harder to find in the future so if you need one, better start looking now.
I was looking for a dual probe thermometer for my smoker. Had previously purchased a Maverick ET-7 and have been happy with it. But then I made the mistake of purchasing the ET-73 model. What piece of junk. The first issue is that the on off switch for the sensor unit is under the battery cover and you need a screw driver to open the cover. The "screw" the you turn is made of plastic and the tabs on it broke the first time I used it, rendering it useless. So I have to use a rubber band to keep the cove r closed! Then the smoker probe went out and would only read HHH. The programming over the unit is much more complicated than the older ET-7 unit and you can only raise the temperature setting, you can't go back down. So if you miss your temp setting, you have to go all the way to the top setting (400) to start over again. I rarely return items, but quickly boxed it up after day one for return. The next day I decided to take another look at it and see if I could work thru the issues. Maybe it was just me? I reopened the unit inserted the batteries and put the probes in, at my kitchen table. One probe was reading HHH and the otter 156 deg f. I'm pretty sure that my house was not 156 degrees! Back in the box and log on to Amazon for return instructions! Don't waste your time with this unit, until they work out their issues. You will be disappointed.
Lowepro is a good name in camera bags.I say this because being a photo journalist for a number of years, I needed a good bag, and I rely on Lowepro... The Nova 1 is an attractive, small (maybe a little too small all black bag. it has a strong shoulder strap, good stitching, and a comfortable feel and look. Maybe I would include more pockets for extra film cases, 'cause I always have lots of film... but for the everyday user that doesn't, it's a good investment, and not too expensive either! Lowepro= a name you can trust, coming from a camera expert...(self proclaimed) =)
The Shredder attachment is making long flat spaghetti like piecesI was expected short shredded onesI guess I will continue use my old hand shredder
Works. Doesn't grind or rattle. Seems decently made. I haven't tested it for a long time yet so don't know if it'll hold up.
This is my third trackman. Works great with a wireless keyboard. Can be discouraging when doesn't work, but that hardley happens anymore. Usually just means to replace batteries. The only real flaw I've seen is that the long left click button wears out. I am hard on the button but still it shouldn"t wear out that easily. This is what has gone bad in my first two units.
I assumed that the term Mobile meant radio and not cellular technology. I was able to confirm the loopback presented when the ring and tip3(of 3) are shorted, a poor design indeed.In any case the pins for io/out on this and likely other devices meant to work with radios, like Visar Series and TalkAbout, are reversed... perhaps to avoid this problem?Some comments above indicate this is mono, I can't confirm or deny that.Here are some links I found helpfull:[...]This /may/ match the expected input of this adapter:[...]These are the same and NOT like this adapter:[...][...][...]
I previously sold and installed marine electronics so I know the Garmin sells a good product. This product will last if you keep it out of the weather.
Dont even bother purchasing this. Documentation of the device setup and yahoo music engine is worse than none-existant. Lynksys tech support has always been excellent for all other products except this one. After nearly a month still can't get it to work even marginaly.Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge
I purchased this for my 19 month old who loves to listen to music. This player was rarely ever moved from where it sat. I think we relocated twice for about an hour so there was hardly any handling. After two months of using it a few times a week it started skipping and now it has completely stopped working! The sound quality was not very good to begin with but she's 19 months so it was easy to look past that but now its completely useless. Total waste of money! Very disappointing.
i wouldnt buy a lens without a filter, mainly because if you dropped a lens the odds of it landing face first is the highest. Having a filter on your lens will protect the glass of the actual lens. Think of it as a $30 investment for an expensive lens; which would you rather pay $30 on a new filter that got cracked/scratched or 1500 on a new lens? its just common sense to get a filter...especiall a high quality one like this.
I bought this stand two years ago to hold my 12" iBook. It raised the iBook so the screen was comfortably at eye-level, and cleared desktop space for all the wires, USB hub, external FW drive, Palm, etc. that I have on my desk. I recently upgraded to a 15" Powerbook, and the iCurve supports it wonderfully. I also attached a 17" external monitor, and the two screens of the laptop and monitor are at the same eye-level.
This Bose system costs three or four times as much as other competing systems. I used the word competing because other systems are in no way comparable. The sound quality from this sytem is simply unbelievable. If you buy these speakers, you will be moe than satisfied with them.
This is the one device I absolutely cannot live without on my trips and travels. I've bought the latest and greatest GPS units over the past 2 years, ranging from the TomTom Go to the widescreen Garmin Nuvi. I've given up those units since I bought this Harman unit and now my wife wants one for her car!Like their home entertainment systems, the GPS-500 looks slick and packs a bunch of awesome features.The navigation software on this device is fast and smooth, unlike the other units I have used in the past. As soon as I picked it from the store, I plugged it in and attached it to my windshield with the supplied mount and I got a signal in less than 1 minute. My TomTom and Garmin took about over 2 minutes when I first bought it.I recently took the unit on a trip to San Diego and was able to find all the restaurants and movie theaters that were recommended by my friends, not to mention that it works well with my online music subscription service with MTV Urge and Napster! Awesome product for anyone who has a lousy sense of direction like me!
These headphones are perfect for casual listening. I've been using this specific brand of headphones for about 12 years now, and I refuse to buy another brand or style.It started about 25 years ago, when I was living with my parents, and I had a pair of headphones that I absolutely LOVED! About 10 or so years ago, I wanted to try and find another pair just like them, so I went searching.I finally realized that the pair I used when I was younger were called Porta-Pro, also made by Koss. However, those are a little more expensive and I didn't really like the way they felt on my head. Maybe it's my big head, but they just felt too tight. So, somebody recommended these, and I just fell in love with them.The are very comfortable - even for my big head. It's almost like you're not even wearing headphones. I like the design, and the soft, blue material on top is comfortable resting on your head. Also, the volume control is very convenient. I always use it as opposed to the volume on my MP3 player or computer now.The only negative is that - since they are so inexpensive - they are made of cheaper materials, and my two boys (ages 9 and 11) have torn up a few. Usually, the jack gets shorted out and one, or both, of the speakers stop working. This could easily be fixed with some solder and an iron, but since they're so cheap, I usually just buy another pair. Also, the pads tend to wear down over time, but that's to be expected. You can purchase an extra set of pads as a backup, which I did.As for the sound? It's great. There is a lot of bass response in the phones, and the volume can get pretty loud. The sound is also very clear, and I would compare the audio quality to $100 headphones I've owned in the past.I highly recommend the KTX-Pro1 headphones by Koss. These are hands down the best value for a headphone under $20. Trust me, you won't go wrong with these cans.
We have used LC-1800s since the early 1990's and have only one complaint: if one of the mechanical relays that maintain the 110-120 VAC output fails, the associated indicator light on the front of the unit will still function as usual, and the user will thus not be aware of the failure. The result is that the equipment connected to the LC-1800 will be subjected to brown-out or over-voltage conditions.The only way we have found to monitor the proper operation of the relays is to periodically plug our LC-1800s into a 140 VAC autotransformer, attach a VOM to one of the output duplexes, and slowly turn the autotransformer voltage down from 140 to 87, watching the VOM to see that the relays engage the various secondaries on the LC-1800's transformer and thus keep the output voltage in the 110-120 VAC range.Before we began this monitoring, the main power switch on two different LC-1800s failed due to overheating. On each unit, one of the internal relays had failed, allowing low input voltage to flow through to the load and create an over-amperage draw that exceeded the rating on the power switches.
This is a very good universal remote. I had one of the original Memorex universal remotes about 20 years ago, then a URC MX-500 about 5 years ago. Neither of those remotes was 1/10th the remote this one is. First of all, it works. I know there are a lot of negative reviews here but the reality is that most of them are probably written by excessively persnickity A/V and/or computer geeks who can never be satisfied with anything. The Harmony 550 is a very cool remote with excellent software that is extremely user friendly and works extremely well. I cannot imagine that most people would ever need the more advanced ones to run a Home Theater setup. I bought 2 of these and a 880 at the same time and the 880 is still charging so I haven't tried it yet. I kind of wish I would've saved the money and just gotten 3 of these instead.
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.
This product is solid. Easy setup, solid construction, GREAT instructions, and COOL (as in cool to the touch, it's kewl too.)I've spent too much money trying to find a good enclosure. Every enclosure I found had heat, power, or random / unexplainable connectivity issues. This product has been the best I've come across. I have 2 of these guys hooked up to Firewire, the other 2 hooked to USB. All perform as if they were installed as an internal drive. My only complaint is that the enclosure's light may cause temporary (yet blissful) blindness. Regardless, this is a GREAT product. I now have confidence my HDDs are not at the mercy of their enclosures.
The other review on this item is for the USB model. This is a PS/2 device. To program this device you simply plug in a PS/2 keyboard and use it to input the keystrokes you want recorded.This device is also passive when you have another keyboard hooked to it. type normally on your keyboard or strike a key on the Xkeys for input. You may daisy chain multiple PS/2 Xkeys together for even more keyboard fun.This is an excellent input device for gamers. I also use it for several usernames and passwords that I frequently use. I have no issues with text input speed and don't forget you can program tab and enter to automate those logins.This device has a USB to PS/2 adapter available for backup/editing of your xkeys but as of this writing the adapter is out of stock.Check the manufacture's web site for more info.
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.
HP rx5915GPS + PDA = GREAT!As an all in one device, I have found this to be good for my needs.Although there might be better GPS devices out there, this one provides the extras that accompanies a PDA. The Tom Tom Software is good, since I haven't used any other software I can't rate it any other way.I spent a lot of time with hands on and reviews of GPS devices and I ended up with this one. Nuff Said.
Sony KDL-40V2500 40" Bravia V-Series 1080p LCD HDTVI recieved the Item very promptly, It was easy to set up and has a very good picture, especially with HDTV reception.
Received the XM mini-tuner in a timely manner, hooked it up to my in-home receiver and I was able to receive XM radio in the home immediately.
This camera's sweet! The menu display is easy to figure out, although I wish it was illuminated. It's both a manual and automatic camera, so those folks who are into photography will be happy with its versatlility. The only real downside is that it's very hard to open and close the battery compartment, and it eats traditional AA batteries for lunch. Go with NIHI batteries instead. It's small enough to fit in a purse or bag, but large enough that it's easy to handle. I feel some of the digital cameras out there are way too small for comfort.
I am removing my review as Amazon feels it can edit reviews to only leave the positives about a product. They sited the review rules as the reason for it. However; after careful review there was no rule to justify re-writing my review to fit thier needs.reviewers beware
This plays very clear and sounds great. It also did not take very long to ship. I think its a great product.
I have owned my a350n for several years now and really find it still very efficient for all my needs. Over the years I've added 1.5GB of DDR Memory, a 128mb video card and a 300 watt power supply. For the little extra expense in upgrading I've avoided having to upgrade to a new PC for now. I expect another 2 years of usage out of this machine before I invest in newer technology.
Everything was just fine. Product was as advertised; shipping was better than expected.thanks
This product worked great for the first week. After that I could still hear people, but they could no longer hear me...
I got my X5 for my birthday in 2004. I've listened to it while working, skiing, flying, driving, biking, hiking and sleeping almost every day for 7 years now. Within the first 30 days that I had it I crashed skiing (pretty bad, I was taken down on a backboard to the UC facility) while listening to it, the screen pixels got messed up so I sent it in under warranty. They fixed it for free and sent it back. 3 Years went by and the battery finally couldn't hold a charge, so I sent it back to Cowon and paid $29 for a new battery. 4 years now and I'm still on the same battery.I LOVE my X5. I watch vids and listen to it on all my work trips. Sure the screen is small, but what are you gonna do.. shove a DVD player in your pocket when you want to pack light..? After running through the hassle of setting up my wife's itunes and ipod set up for an hour last night I remembered why I love my X5 so much (and utterly HATE iTunes):Drag and drop transfer system (plug it in via USB and it acts like another HD.. SO easy to add and remove songs/movies)Easy to control (whoever said the joystick was too hard to use.. you must have stubby fingers)Once you figure out the OS it's easy to flip through settingsIf you have the chance to get one, I would. My twin brother got one after I got mine and he still has his and listens to it everyday like me. Good stuff.
I have owned a pair of these Bics for over 5 years now and still continue to be in awe of them for the price I paid, ($90 a piece at the time). These speakers are a throwback to a time when the quality of a speaker was measured in how big and impressive it was in reproducing sound as close to a level of real life as possible. No downsizing going on here folks. These babies are open for business when placed in your room and need the space to do it. I refer to these speakers as old time for they have not been suckered in by the new fangled dwarfism that is prevalent in speaker systems these days. Somewhere in the late 80s most speaker manufacturers decided that people were more interested in speakers being heard than seen. So they greatly reduced their dimensions by separating the woofer by frequency and gave you two smaller ones and calling it better. The true audio enthusiast was never fooled. One 12" woofer can beat the time of two 6" imitations any time. And there has never been anything before or since that matches the pure earth shaking bass power of a 15" woofer. (To my knowledge the largest woofer ever offered in home speakers at any time). These bics have a 15" monster woofer that will leave your jaw agape. Though it is true that at times the protection system can kick in a little unexpectedly and cut your bass off, in all honesty it takes one hell of a walloping amount of volume versus bass to do them in. And be thankful for that in any event. In the old days when speakers this size and power were prevalent, protection circuits were something offered up in only very high end equipment, or not at all. Your woofer just sizzled and went silent during some heavy use and that was all she wrote 'till you installed a new one. Turning off your music even for a couple of seconds is enough to have you back in business with these bad boys. Appearance wise these speakers are very attractive for something that will take up so much of your floor, and very quality built. The grill material is very thick, and the cabinet is not some kind of ugly resin like a pair of Kerwin Vegas I owned, but 100% hard wood. Stained black to match anything.Overall these speakers sound as crisp and clean from the treble all the way down below as any I have ever heard. And trust me, I have been around this stuff for a long time. Don't be fooled by the book shelf systems and such that are small and expensive but promise big sound. If you are one to demand big sound over being stylish, these speakers are made for you...
Shipped the wrong battery - their picking errorWere unresponsive to my problem - took 2 weeks to get RMANEVER told me if they could supply the correct battery.I had to pay return postage for the wrong part they shipped.I still don't have a battery.I would go elsewhere.
I'm very hard of hearing and I use headphones along with my hearing aid when I use the phone. This type of headphone set works very well for my needs but I haven't been able to find them in local stores anymore. Shipping was prompt and I am pleased with my purchase.
I got the samsung SCM 51 recently and love it. It's got great features for the price. This does not have a remote (SCM 52 and 53 does), but for the sub 200 price tag I don't think you will find a better camcorder. I wanted to use this for a couple of years till the digital technology comes of age. For starters, its a great camcorder. The picture quality is pretty good and the sound is great. You don't have to scream to be heard. The 22x optical zoom and the 440x digital zoom are outstanding. A great starters camcorder for the price. I would recommend this for anyone buying their first camcorder.
Beautiful picture (no banding issues). Easy set up. Good price and fast shipping from Amazon. Connected via HDMI to Comcast Digital Cable set top box and digital audio output to existing receiver. Powered up and voila! Also purchased the LC32D42U for another room and connected direct to cable (no set top box). QAM tuner found all the non-scrambled channels and again, beautiful picture.
I have been using this router for about a month now and it has been fantastic. The set-up was super easy. Connectivity is great and have not had any issues. I have two computers, two iphones, ps3, wireless printer, and the USB Shareport with two hard drives and another printer connected through a USB hub and everything has worked fine. It took a little work to get the Shareport to work, but now it is working great. I have not had to use many of the advanced features so I can't really comment on those. For a home router, this one seems to be one of the best. I give it 5 stars!
I found the customer support technicians at WiGear to be prompt and extemely professional in addressing my concerns. They completely fixed my problem. Just a friendly caution to others out there to help you avoid frustration: if you are out hiking w/ your headphones and pause your music, you will not be able to notice it if the adapter falls off your player or phone, and you won't be likely to find it if you've been hiking for miles. So, if you are going to pause your tunes, it's best to take off the adapter and place it in a zippered pocket; this will also prevent it from draining the battery of your phone or music player as the adapter "searches" for the headphones. I particularly appreciate no longer having a wire to the ipod getting tangled amongst my two dogs' leashes when we are out and about. I also enjoy this wonderful alternative to exposed earphone wires getting tangled in my hair from windgusts as I ride up a long chairlift, constantly moving earbuds out of position...lovely to instead put the imuffs on under my helmet and listen to music during such pauses in skiing!
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.
I got this on Ebay for $97 and I don't regret one cent of it! This camera is well-made, has lots of features, and great video quality. It has no built-in light or LCD screen... but for the price who could complain?
1. WAY OVERPRICED2. POOR INSTRUCTIONS - IT AIN'T AS SIMPLE AS PLUG IN AND GO3. SURLEY SUPPORT FROM HP - IN FACT NO SUPPORT4. DIFFICULT TO SET-UP AND USE5. OBSOLETE? - REPLACED BY A LATER PRODUCT6. NO MAC CD7. REALLY ANNOYING FLASHING BLUE LIGHT8. AFTER PLUMBERING AROUND I FINALLY GOT IT TO WORK WTH A MACBOOK AND HP 6980xi printer
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.
This player is great for workouts. Very small and easy to hold while I run. Easily fits in my pocket if I'm lifting. Also, it's easy to forward to the next song; it doesn't accidentally skip ahead like some players. You have to push a button - not just touch the screen.The player syncs fine with Windows Media Player version 11. I've had no problems at all. The player is really easy to use - You can navigate through your songlists on the player using song title, album title, artist or type of music; it's very intuitive. Battery life has been good - just turn off the LED light function - it's cool but not necessary.
This is a great keyboard, once you get used to it you will never use a straight keyboard again.
My brother bought this for me for Christmas and I've been playing it the last two days at work without a hitch.I borrowed some random mp3 discs that he'd burned and it's played every mp3 so far(150-200 per disc). It has not skipped once, though I've only been using it at my desk so far. After reading the reviews I tried tapping, bumping, shaking it, and no problems with skipping, definitely better than any portable CD player I've ever owned. I've been listening to it on random and it has not repeated a song yet(some have subdirectories, some don't).The only drawbacks are the navigatability(Not sure how to switch between directories, but haven't consulted the manual either) or figured out the search feature(haven't tried). Hadn't thought about no backlight, but that would have been a nice option for night use.I like that it comes with all the key accessories: Headphones, AC Adaptor, Cigarette Adapter, Cassette Adaptor. FYI, no batteries and no case.I've only been using it for 2 days, but love it so far. I am really looking forward to burning some mp3 disc. I am going to love being able to put whole collections one one or two discs...talk about revolutionizing the portable music market. I didn't know the price til I came here, but that too is amazing...I think back to paying close to $200 for my first Sony Discman...haha.The negatives are very minor for a first run product. If you're interested, I say get it now. When they come out with an even better product you can always upgrade. Meanwhile I plan on getting a whole lot of use out of my new toy!
I helped a friend finish his Man cave. The local store was out of the budget Monster cable that I had picked up for my setup. After a lot of research, I decided to take a chance on this cable and I'm very impressed. I did AV type projects from junior high school through college and even did an improtu sound engineering gig during residency. The subwoofer sound was a lot more refined and less noise with Blu-ray and DVD won my mid level Denon reciever, Martin Logan subwoofer with a Definitive soundbar. I was so impressed that I ordered a second cable for myself. Definitely recommend for anyone setting up a new system or wanting better sound from the system they have.
The desk Tower is awsome it is so helpful for keeping your cds neet. I am the type of pearson that is always losing things espcily my cds the desk tower now gives me a way to stay neet and have a place to put my cds.
My son sent me a pair of computer speakers and I discovered marvelous music sources online. My wife wanted speakersin our bedroom which is about 25 feet from my computer. The topology made running a cable very impractical if notimpossible. I was unaware of wireless speakers but on checking Amazon's always fantastic offerings there they were.The order processing and shipping could not have been better. The speakers function perfectly and their sound is more than satisfactory. Each unit is self contained, complete with it's own receiver, power supply, and amplifier.For complete portability they have a battery compartment for 6 C batteries and hence can be operated anywhere,evenwhile being carried. They are not stereo. They have no audio input and so can only be used with their own wirelessunit. On the whole, A GREAT BUY! Thank you so much Audio Unlimited and Amazon.
This headset may not be as pretty and attractive as certain others in the market.. But for the price it is totally worth it.does what is supposed to perfectly. Can have it on for hours without feeling uncomfortable.great sound quality!
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.
Did quite a bit of research and zeroed down on Nikon 12x50, 16x50 and 10-22x50. wanted more than 12x and max possible preferably. 10-22x50 didnt win my confidence due to the mathematical reason of the numbers and the possible complexities while operating it. wanted more than 12x so went with this. i want to mainly use for bird watching, far away buildings (sneaky!!) and also the moon. with this model watching moon is easy for 30 secs but then u start to tremble slightly , as its not light nor the high zoom likes the shake.. ...this is just like any high zoom camera, the more the zoom the more stable it needs to be... u NEED a tripod. no other way. but the clarity is just awesome...JUST WOW. If u feel u r young and have stable hands , go for it , but cant hold it on for 5 mins continously for sure. if u want more power go for it and sacrifise the shake it produces when used for long, else 12x will be the best bet. both of these will be close but yes 4x matters! I love it
I purchased this for my daughter when she was 17yrs.old. She is now 19 and still has it and listens to it everyday. Well built, sound quality is wonderful. Will buy again for my son. :)
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!
This product is total crap. I get intermittent charges which require you to unplug and plug back in...and even then it doesn't work. I thought perhaps the cable was bad, but I plugged it into my computer and it charged just fine with no problems. The power unit itself indicates with a red light that it is receiving power from my car, but when I plug in the USB cable to charge my iPod...it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Really annoying. Get a Belkin cable. Never had problems with them. AVOID THIS!!!
The house where I am using this router is VERY big in size and it works perfectly fine. I connect two computers and both have all signal bars with no interruption. If you are using PC computers the manual would be effectively easy to handle but not for MAC's computers. If connecting a MAC like I did the manual wasn't useful at all, but you could find instructions on the WEB to help you connect the router, and it wasnt that difficult.
This is way better than my old Linksys - doesn't drop the connection, data transfer is super fast. Highly recommended.
I recently purchased these speakers for my back deck. Overall I've been very impressed; sound quality is high and wireless reception has been excellent.
Bought this for our 1st trip with the baby to Europe. Not only did the DVD player work exactly like it was suppose to, but it far exceeded our expectations: excellent picture, easy to use, it has every adapter & accessory known to man, and seemed kid-proof (ie. my 8 month old couldn't hurt it - he licked the screen, smeared food on it and pressed every button.)I highly recommend it!
cheap plastic and for the price you can find a better deal. Doesn't keep out noise and the round ear pieces don't fit average ears.
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 forget to download the serial driver from the Delorme site so you can use the USB GPS with other programs.After installing the driver, Netstumbler immediately recognized it.
I bought this adapter thinking I would be able to print documents from my pocketpc. I installed the adapter to my 6300 hp printer only to find out that you can only print images. I was not completely satisfied with this adapter.
I have been using these for years to make player passes for our soccer club. The state association requires each player to have a laminated pass with photo. I can bring these to the field and laminate on-site in emergencies or give a batch to the team manager so that s/he can laminate their own passes. Great product to fit a very special need!
I received the player as a Christmas gift and was excited to have it. Unfortunately, owning the product has been a terrible experience.The product itself, for the literally two days that it worked properly, was OK. Nothing special in comparison to my previous players, but not bad. Sleek design, OK battery life, good screen size, and relatively easy to navigate (although not entirely intuitive). There were a few minor hiccups in downloading music via Windows Mediaplayer, but no deal breakers. So far, not bad.Two days after I received it, my player suddenly would no longer sync up with my computer. Wouldn't charge over the USB and wouldn't upload any music from my computer. After a week's worth of back and forth with customer service, Creative finally concluded that the product was defective and agreed to send me a new one. If only it were that easy. After being instructed to ship back my defective player in its box with its accessories and after waiting about week, I received my new, operable player in the mail from Creative. In theory. In fact, I received a completely different (and incorrect) model player, on its own, w/o headphones, USB cable, box, or an other accessory. I called up Creative, informed them of their mistake, and was told that they would ship the correct player to me that day. Two days later, I called back to see if it had shipped. It had not, and was not scheduled to ship for several more days. Good thing it hadn't shipped, actually; they told me that, their mistake, they had planned to send me the incorrect player, again. After being assured from a supervisor that the correct player would, indeed, ship that day, I waited. It didn't ship that day. When I finally did receive the package more than a week later, I opened it to find... the wrong player. Again. Now, after fighting for them for more than a month, I have the wrong player (after two attempts) and they arrogantly refuse to give me a refund.I don't need this. I resisted an IPod for a while, although right now, I couldn't tell you why. What I can tell you is that I'm done with this product and done with this company. Avoid - the marginal (at best) upside is not worth the hassle.
I was getting fuzzy cable reception (and couldn't even get some channels) on two upstairs TV's. A friend told me about signal boosters, so I did a little shopping around and read reviews. The Motorla 484095-001-00 had good reviews, so I bought one to try. It worked so well, that I bought a second for the second "fuzzy" TV. Now I get great reception on both TV's.
Ordered the item on November 13. The item was available in 24 hours.My e-mail said that I would receive it on December 24th.Looking around the internet, I found a Olympus 4040 which was about 36 dollars more. On Amazon.com, the same camera is [a lot] more. So I ordered the other, it's in transit, and I CXLed the Amazon.com order for this camera.It's a shame. I really like getting my product from Amazon.com but if it's not in stock I wish they would say that up front. They sent the memory disk that I ordered. Meanwhile it sits on a table with no camera to use it in.
Works as described and tells you about your costs and usage in watts ..Very satisfied . Excessive word requirement !!
Very disappointed with the sound quality. (Am not a fussy sound quality person.) The footprint is also very large. The price was excellent but not worth it. I purchased it to listen to audio books.
Upon reading all the reviews on this site I was almost deterred into buying a head unit with an aux-in on the front but I'm now very glad I didn't. Reviewers here have been too quick to dismiss this product because of the navigation system without adapting to how to use the system best, or considering for a second, that you should not expect a head unit to behave in the same way an iPod does. It is not practical to have a knob that behaves like the ipod touch wheel and you can't expect the song titles to display quickly on a limited character display (eg. 12 characters).The navigation system is estentially the head unit's stacker control function, modified to suit controlling an iPod ~ equivalent to a 1000 CD-stacker for a 60 gig model. Think about what's involved in burning a CD from your computer compared to making a few playlists that can be very quickly selected by your head unit controlling the iPod (Car iPod). Then you'll see that there is a huge time saving in working with playlists compared to working with burnt cds. We have long accepted that CDs come with 12 or so unnamed tracks and to listen to the desired song we have to find the track number from the back of the CD. The Car iPod is far better than that. You do not have to scroll one artist at a time until you get to the letter Z 10 minutes later. You simply use your remote and either guess or look up from a list, that the artist you want is number 78 on the list, enter 78, hit the "OK" key and you're on the artist you want. Fast for making huge jumps through your list isn't it!? Want a particular song? Enter the track number and then the appropriate "OK" key. Music collections do not change all that much and in time you'll get a feel for what number in the list the artist you want is. This system also works for genre and playlist. If you make 99 playlists with 99 songs in each you have extremely swift access to 9801 songs (6 presses of the remote and a 5 second wait).Failing that system and you really must hear a particular song and you don't know how to find it through playlists, genre or artist - you can unplug your iPod choose the song and plug it back in to resume from the song you just selected.Considering what the engineers had to work with on this - 1. their existing head unit style 2. what works in a car 3. the Apple designed control interface - they have done an EXCEPTIONAL job here. Congratulations this goes down as one favourite purchases.
I got this for my brother in 2008.He is left handed, so it didn't work out for him. He returned it for a razor.However, I really liked the mouse. For the price it felt very solid and if I wasn't so attached to my wireless setup (my desk is awkward with wires) I would have kept using it.I can't comment on how long it lasts because we returned it, but in my experience logitech products hold up for at least a couple years, which is great.
We purchased 21 of these. 20 out of the lot are defective. The Lightning "Jump Drives" have a rubber/plastic molding that holds the front and back of the jump drive together. The cap is built the same way. Upon removing the drives from the package, and removing the caps, most of them cracked and parts of the plastic fell off. We contacted Lexar (brush up on your Indian language skills before calling) and did not get anywhere with them..... I would NOT recommend buying from Lexar. We returned the products to PC Mall, and exchanged them for SanDisk Cruzer Titaniums. MUCH BETTER!
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've had HP's and Epsons. Epsons are tops. For Pantone color-matching they can't be beat. I use PowerRip software with Adobe InDesign and photo quality paper for publications and photos. I've used the Epson 3000 at work for years...slow but awesome and it's still plugging along! For a home studio printer the 1520 closely matches the color output of the 3000, but is faster. Folks that rate the 1520 low didn't select the speedy, non-professional printer they probably should have gotten to start with.
I was looking for an inexpensive and powerful Architectual program and now I found it. My profession is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and I have used 2D &amp; 3D mechanical CAD programs for the last 15 years. I was truely amazed when a friend showed me a house he designed using this product. I saw a product like this 15 years ago running on a main frame computer and hoped that one day I could run a program like that on a PC. Well that day is here. I started drawing a simple rectangular house with three floors and a hip roof in five minutes. I then drew up my complicated house with a full kitchen addition including cabinets, furniture and landscaping in less then 40 hours. You do not need to be a CAD Professional to take advantage of this full featured program. Just take your time and have fun with it.
I got this to use in my car for playing my ipod (i have a 2009 mitsubishi outlander) and i used to have a stereo installed in my former car that had a usb port which was so useful but i dont have that for this car yet so i needed something to use until then. i looked all over amazon for a decent cable like this and this one stood out in reviews and just overall appearance from the picture (which i know you cant always go by but it did look like good quality) when i recieved it i was very satisfied with the quality, it looks like it will hold up well and after testing it out and playing with the settings on my car radio i was able to get great sound playing my ipod through it. so far it has made me very happy which is all that i can ask for. i need my music for my drives to work and everywhere so this was a must have. i would recommend this purchase if you are in the same boat as me and need a way to play your music!
Great device. Easy to operate and program. If you want to know what your electrical devices are costing you, then this is the item to get.
After reading some of the other reviews, I checked the Fuji and Olympus compatability charts.Olympus says the type "M" storage is not fast enough to support making MPEG4 movies. I tried this chip in both my Olympus and my d-i-l's Fuji and then offloaded the files to my computer.This card allowed me to flawlessly make MPEG4 format movies as well ascontinuous rapid fire photos while holding down the shutter button. All of my card readers worked fine,I'm totally satisfied with this 2 Gig type "M" flash memory and figure this is more storage than I will ever need on a single trip..much more memory than I even needed at Sedona and the Grand Canyon last year where I used three of the original 256 Meg XD cards.
I purchased this headset for use with Yahoo Instant Messenger with Voice. It was at a reasonable price and it works as I was able to speak to the other person and I heard them clearly, so I'm satisfied, but it was a bit tricky to adjust the microphone so that it didn't brush against my mouth as I was speaking. Can't seem to quite get it to fit snuggly on my head.
This cable work as advertised. I have to admit I was a bit doubtful at first, but my Sansa charges and syncs with no problems.
These headphones were ordered for a computer lab. I was impressed with the look and feel compared to the price. The wires seem a little thin though. And I don't know how these headphones will hold up when the students start using them. But for the price I am happy.
Pros: Performance for the price, features, looksCons: Size, pricey, still picture quality, no analog inputs or backward compatibility with 8mm/Hi8Summary: The Digital 8 camcorders uses Hi-8 tapes (you can use cheaper 8mm tapes but it is not recommended) and perform digital recording. The Digital 8 camcorders are usually backward compatible with 8mm or Hi-8 tapes - they can play your old 8mm or Hi-8 recordings.Advantages of D8 camcorders:1. Ability to play 8mm and Hi8 recordings - TRV140 cannot do this2. Hi8 tapes are a little cheaper than MiniDV3. Sony D8 camcorders are cheaper than their MiniDV camcorders with similar features4. Even inexpensive D8 camcorders usually have analog inputs and analog-digital pass-through - TRV140 doesn'tDisadvantages:1. D8 is not widespread and if your D8 camcorder dies or becomes obsolete, you will have to get another D8 camcorder.2. Hi8 tapes are larger in size than MiniDV3. MiniDV is widely supported, unlike D8. If you need to play your tape on another digital camcorder or VCR, chances are they will be MiniDV.As you can see, two major reasons to get a Digital8 camcorder would not apply to TRV140 (you can buy TRV240, which has both 8mm/Hi8 playback and analog inputs). And the Hi8 tapes are not much cheaper than MiniDV. So the only reason would be:You want a digital camcorder from Sony that is inexpensive.The TRV140's main advantage is its price. But there is little sense in buying the Digital8 camcorder that lacks D8 features ...
Bought it and am satisfied. It protects my USB when I travel and its convenient and easy to carry around.
integrates with the TV for on-screen display, works great with Logitech harmony 900 remote, and looks nice in the component cabinet.much better than docking a car unit. easy to use as well.
I bought the camera/player from amazon and recieved quick delivery. I was very pleased with what i recieved. Its a great device that takes reasonable pictures and plays great sounding music. The only two things that i can find wrong with it is that you have to stand completly still in order to take a photo. The other problem is that at times the touch screen takes some time to respond and you find yourself tapping the screen multiple times. I love this device and recomend it to others. Olympus did a great job
Every thing was good except one of them last only 10 months. Very disappointed. I only use themonce a week.
If you are looking for more than just a decent set of speaker system, whether for the pc/laptop/mp3 player, these are a great set of speakers. Nice crisp sound and bass control provides custom tuning within reach and instantly through the desk volume control. See more details on the sony website.
Thank you very much for replacing this because it is noisy indeed yet it does not smell like it is going to burn up soon!
This Mouse works great with my macbook. verry responsive for games and everything else. I have never lost connection and it connects almost insantly.
I much prefer it to my girl friend's Ipod in everyway. Battery life isn't GREAT but oh well. It's stylish, has a big screen, and the zune software rocks.
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.
This is a solid headset but there is no volume control and the headset default is VERY loud.
This is an amazing product! I bought it a few weeks ago. We had a new cable line installed, and the cable folks provided us with the standard cable modem. There are around 4 ~ 5 people at home at any given moment, each with their own laptop, and thus, we got this for our wireless needs. I must say this was one of my best investments. The setup took hardly a few minutes. Everything was well explained. I use a mac, and I set up using the "manual method". For windows users, it has a disc which does it for you. It was super easy to get it connected, almost like "plug-n-play" The user interface for the device configuration is pretty straightforward, owing to which we had secured wireless in the house in under 5 minutes. We live on the third floor of an apartment complex. The other day I tried to access the internet when I was out on the street, right outside my apartment. Guess what? My mobile device showed me a full signal for the wireless. And this is not even placed by the window. My friend whose room is two rooms and a passage away from the router gets full connectivity. It has awesome signal strength and it makes the most out of your cable connection. LAN gaming is like a charm with this router. No network related lags, disconnections or such. I am highly impressed. We used to have a Motorola SURFboard Gateway SBG901 DOCSIS 2.0 Wireless Cable Modem, and it was one of the most pathetic modems that I had used. I don't know about the others, but we faced severe network lags and frequent disconnections and restarts while gaming. However, the D-Link is a total charm. If you are reading this review then probably you are considering "actually" buying a router. I suggest go for it, as you will be searching more and coming back to this very page!
I had my IBM Deskstar running for about 3 months before it failed. Many different models of the IBM Deskstar IDE Drives have had a very high rate of failure. They are even being sued for it. (...)Even worse, just try to return an IBM drive. You have to first do a drive fitness test, then get an RMA, and then package it ONLY with foam packaging and then pay for it to be sent to IBM and maybe in 2-3 weeks you will receive a replacement drive, which could be the same defective model.Avoid the Deskstar IBM drives at all cost until they get their reliability problems sorted out.
Like this double ink cartriges combo, no need to buy them separetly & got them in the time I needed them. I would definitely buy this type of product again, as long as my printer keeps functioning fine, Lxmark is my 1st choice!!!!
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!!
I bought one of these to protect my washing machine. I can't really know for sure whether or not this device has protected my washer from any power surges, as both the washing machine and the APC P1T are still both fully functional, but my understanding is that APC is a highly regarded company in the power protection industry, so I believe this is a quality product.
This case is great! It clips on easily and doesn't shift. And it's really cute!
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.
While I don't think anyone would complain if Microsoft had opted for a built-in battery and charging cable included by default, the fact is we either have to change out batteries or get a charge kit. The kit is very simple with only the cable and the battery in the package. Installation is very simple and you should be up and running in minutes. The battery life is excellent and you shouldn't need to charge the controller very often to keep playing. For now, the play and charge kit is the best solution for keeping your controllers working on the 360.
I bought this at Best Buy for ~$50 for an iPOD Video expecting the same performance I got out of the iTrip that plugs into the headset jack. I tested it in the house on the home stereo. It worked great while the transmitter was &lt;1 foot away from the FM antenna. At 2 feet there was noticeable static. Anything over 4 feet away was ALL static. When I returned it to the store the salesman said they had only been selling them for a week and had already gotten almost all of them back on returns for the same problem.Summary: Terrible product!
I use this item about 5 hrs a day, 5 days a week. It has lasted me two years in where some of the buttons couldn't function correctly. This was due to accidental droping of the unit. It is a heavy unit, not meant to be a portable like a DVD player. It goes quite loud in mono and comes with a durable case. If you work alone and have noting to do I cannot reccomendthis product highly enough. As long as you have a place to store it or drive in where carring the unit will not be an option, get it. Decent picture but of course not DVD quality. Price has dropped on line conciderably, will get another one in two years.
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.
The physical set-up was fast and easy, the software flawlessly installed in Windows XP. One minor flaw in the instructions: they said insert the CD and click NEXT, but inserting the CD caused the software to "autorun," and I didn't have to click anything. Print quality is fine. The printer itself is attractively designed. I recommend this printer to anyone who does not need high-speed printing....
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.
I have tried quite a few headsets and this is by far the nicest. It is very comfortable and the sound quality is great. No disappointments!
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've had the exact same problem many others have mentioned. The plastic circle piece that holds the earphone on just breaks.I also have a large head, and have found that the thin bar digs into your head when wearing the phones for long periods.
I've tried two different brands of these and neither works well. You have to be desperate to play your ipod music to use one of these. Better to save your money for a new radio that has the proper connectors included. That's what I'm doing.
The best part was the EXCELLENT customer service I received from the Gomadic Company after I ordered the wrong type of cable and had to exchange. They responded quickly, and helped me get the correct cable to my complete satisfaction!
I have to agry with the rest of the crowd. This is the one that realy works. Did not see any difference in reception when installed outside on the window ledge.It is installed on top of the entertainment cabinet. The location is accross from the window, very deep inside the room. I can hears all local stations clearly with no distortion.
These are a 100 pack of (5) color coded paper CD or DVD envelopes. I had heard that the plastic envelopes can cause problems with playing. These we on a special from Amazon for 7.11/ 100. the next day the price had gone up $2.00. In stores I have paid as much as $14.95/100
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.
Solid mp3 converter. Plugs right into the cigarette lighter. The flap even opens up so you can still plug-in a GPS.Very affordable and it sure beats the hell out of those crappy cassette converters. Got one for each of my kids!
I'm on my second TiVo. I bought the Sony SVR-2000 in October 2003, and have not watched TV in the same way since.I an a professional AV technician and home theater installer with 40 years of experience. I've been around TV since the Golden Age of Television.TiVo has to be the best DVR out there and is second to none. The others like Dish Network, Scientific Atlanta, Motorola and others don't come close.Season Pass, Wish List, and TiVo suggestions searches and recordings by alphabetic rather than time schedule surch makes TiVo a cut above all. For example, in close to 4 years of use, if I'd keep a Season Pass in my TiVo, it would pick up shows in a series that I missed sometimes two years ago. The wish list allows me to enter movies titles to record future showings of movies whenever the appear maybe three years from now. Try manually checking scedules for over three years every week or so to find a listing. I know that I would probably miss it.In 2000, I paid $425 for the 30 hour Sony TiVo including the machine Lifetime Service Option, which then was $199. I received a $100 rebate a few months later.Less than a week ago, I received my Series 2 80 hour TiVo from Amazon.com and activated it. My call in for activation took 30 minutes, but I have since found that the best time to call is before 8:00AM Pacific Time. If you call about three minutes before the "live agent" shift begins at 8:00AM, you get to be almost first in line to get a live person. I got on within a minute to talk to a live person.Now that the Lifetime Service Option is $299, I sold the TiVo that has given me exemplary service for nearly 4 years for $330 on eBay. In effect, I have made a fantastic investment, essentially having use the TiVo for free and recouped every penny I spent.Obviously, I again chose the Lifetime Service Option.To those who are worried about the life of the machine, I wouldn't. I learned recently that TiVo will allow online transfer of any Lifetime Service Option machine to another machine of the same model number, without question.Therefore, even if I had kept the Sony, I could have purchased a used one for about $80 and transferred my Lifetime Service Option to it without problem. So, basically, Lifetime Service is Lifetime with very little additional expense.Likewise, any time in the future, I can purchase a new TiVo of the same model and would have no problem transferring my Lifetime service to it. They only do not allow upgrading to a higher level machine as a means of keeping as many machines in service as possible. Otherwise, older version machines would be retired to closets, basements and attics.TiVo happens to be one of the best investments to make, if done right.
Took unit out of box. Wouln't eject disc tray. Complete garbage, which is where it is now. You get what you pay for.
I purchased the Optio 550 to replace my original Kodak DC215. I was looking for a camera with decent Optical zoom, good photo resolution, and not something so big I would dread carrying it around.So far I have been VERY pleased with this camera. It weighs significantly less than the Kodak, and is a good deal smaller too. It's a little big to put in your pocket, but I was able to get a reasonably small camera case which will work very well.The pictures I have taken so far have all been very good quality, and you can't beat the 5MP resolution :) Connecting it to my computer was a snap, and the menus and options while a little bit criptic, provide easy access to lots of features.I only have 2 complaints with this camera. 1) You will DEFINITELY need a larger memory card. The bundled 16MB card will only hold 4 pictures at the highest quality setting (below TIFF). However, this is true with every single digital camera I was looking at so I can't hold it against Pentax. 2) The movie mode does not support Optical zoom, only digital zoom. I have no idea why they did this, but for some reason you cannot use the optical zoom while shooting movies. Granted, this is a still picture camera, and I will probably seldom use the video mode, but it seems to be a very strange oversight.I would DEFINITELY recommend this camera to anyone who wants a relatively easy to use camera, that takes very good pictures.
I bought it, read the manual, never took the router out of the box, and returned it. Although this device says it is compatible with Mac OS 10.4, it does not come with a Mac installation CD. The instructions in the manual didn't make sense and after several calls to tech support (and elevation to tier 2) , I was finally told not to pay any attention to the specific instructions clearly printed in the manual. When I persisted in asking for help, the tier 2 tekkie got angry and hung up on me. Sounds like it might be a great router, but I think I'll stick with the Airport Extreme.
This is a quality product, sold at a very affordable price. The right phone seems to work better than the other one. My problem stems from a hole in my left ear drum, possibly caused be rapid fire and loud noises from my rifle and environment, when I was stationed in Afganastan.It is very compact and easy to use. It cancels out about 50% of the noise in a classroom environment when the room becomes noisy with laughter and pandomonium.They fold up really easy and stoewd in its pouch in the bottom of my book bag.
Let me start off by mentioning what I fit into this bag:*Nikon D40 with 18-55mm VR lens*55-200mm VR lens*35mm f/1.8 prime lens*SB-600 flash*Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer*Battery charger with cord*Various accessories like the wireless remote, grad ND filter, flash filter gels, lens cleaner, USB cord.Now this is A LOT of stuff to be carrying all at once, and yet this bag manages to fit it all snuggly, but not too tight, while maintaining easily manageable size and weight. The flexibility to carry it on your shoulder or around the waist is just icing on the cake, letting you have both hands free when you need it. The construction feels solid - there are weather flaps covering the zippers, the padding seems adequate, and I can see no obvious weak spots. Carrying it is no problem either - the shoulder strap has a contoured, textured pad, and is secured by metal hooks to the bag. The waist strap folds into the bag when you don't need it, and is easy to use when you do.Anyone wishing to carry a small-medium camera setup comfortably should give this bag a try, and at a price well under $100, this is a hard deal to pass up.
I bought this item during thanksgiving period, so it is a deal. just tried several times, shows instruction fine, but took too long time to locate satellite, usually five mins or so.
My partner and I had been looking for a car GPS receiver since moving to the Seattle area a few months ago and, after many hours of background reading on the net and plenty of "hands on" play with the competing models at CC, we decided on the Mio 520.Our search included the Garmin Nuvi 350, Tom Tom ONE XL-S, Mio DigiWalker 520 and the upcoming HP iPaq 310 and Mio 620. While we liked the look of the iGo8-style 3D graphics on the iPaq 310 and 620 there were no models in the store to try so we quickly ruled out the last two as non-starters. To make our decision we looked at the criteria that were most important to us - GUI design, audio quality, routing, route control, POI quantity/quality/access, Bluetooth compatibility, product maturity, support, upgrade options and price.Here are our ratings based on our own experience and background reading. Remember, these are highly subjective assessments. (1=best, 3=worst)GUI design: Tom Tom(1), Garmin(2), Mio(3)- many buttons/fonts too small on map screen.Voice quality: Tom Tom(1), Garmin(2), Mio(3)- more options needed for TTSRouting: Not tested personally but online consensus seems to be Garmin(1), Tom Tom(2), Mio(3).Route Control: Mio(1), Tom Tom(2), Garmin(3)POI quality/quantity/access: Mio(1/1/1), Garmin(3/2/2), Tom Tom(2/3/3)- horrid access method.Bluetooth: Mio(1(Nokia 5300, Moto Razr V3 both worked fine)), Garmin(N/A), Tom Tom(N/A)Product Maturity: Mio/Garmin/Tom Tom - not much in it with current lifecycles.Support: Garmin(1), Tom Tom(2), Mio(? but not expecting great support from Mio)Upgrade Options: Tom Tom(1), Garmin(2), Mio(3 - seems to depend on user-base hacks at this time but might improve)Price: Mio(1), Garmin(2), Tom Tom(3 - XL-S)Features: Mio(1), Tom Tom(2), Garmin(3)In summary, I think the Mio DigiWalker 520 has been a very good choice - for us. The Bluetooth worked perfectly with our phones and mp3's/video performed as expected - given its hardware limitations. Routes have been pretty good so far around the Seattle/Bellevue area but, then again, I don't expect miracles like some other GPS users. If I were to criticize the Mio 520 in any way, I would focus on the GUI and voice quality. I prefer a no-frills map when navigating and that's an area where I think the Tom Tom got it right but I can see that a few more street names wouldn't go astray. Oddly, the Mio has a terrific keyboard screen for data entry and all the other ancillary screens are fine but the buttons on the main map are simply too small for me and I have narrow fingertips! I also think that Tom Tom did a little better on the audio front - not too chatty, decent speaker and a wide-range of voices. I hope Mio works on that design element a little more in future models.So ... to wrap up. Mio DigiWalker 520 is a winner in our view and I will be recommending it to my friends until, either HP/NavnGo irons the bugs out in its new design, or Mio brings the 620 onto the market in the U.S.Happy trails!
Good product, cheap, and efficient. It does what it was designed to do very well. Very easy installation and signal goes it way.
the heading is the story. I bought 2 and treated them gently - gave it a nice plastic case and treated it like all my other MP3 players but within one month both are being returned and I am hoping that Microsoft won't declare I was a bad Zune owner.I don't know how this scrren compares to others but as an owner of an IRiver 20 gb I can tell you this is a much more delicate player then others I owned.
The Samsung YH-920 was priced much lower than the Apple iPod. At $150 from ebay, it was not only less expensive than the iPod, but had more features, such as an FM Tuner. It plays both MP3 and WMA files.I found the installation and use of the software fast and easy. I have a PC with Windows XP and everything worked very well. The only thing I don't like the Napster connection. Music can be purchased for far less at other web sites. Once the introduction 7 day Napster account is over, I'm going to cancel it. You'll still need the software to disconnect the unit from your PC, so don't uninstall it.The 20GB capacity is great. I've had the unit only a few days and have loaded 506 tracks already, both from burned CD's and downloaded music. The unit operation is easy and the LCD screen is bright and has easy to follow directions. The Samsung.com site has a great online Flash Manual to guide you through operation.I use Windows Media Player 10 and the loading of songs from PC to the YH-920 player is easy and fast. The User Manual recommends version 9 or above, but I believe version 10 is much better. If you can upgrade from an older version, it's best to do so before buying this unit.I hope everyone who buys this device enjoys it as much as I have. Enjoy!
This is one of three external enclosures (all different brands) that I have had for over a year and it is still working fine. It is used mainly for backup so it does not run for more than a few hours at a time so I can't testify that heat would not be problem (there is no fan). The enclosure does have an power button and led light. Somehow I managed to break the plastic stand and had to repair it. But overall, the unit has performed as advertised and I would buy another one if needed for an IDE drive.
This is an excellent monitor with super crisp text and outstanding graphics. If those are your uses, you'll be very happy with it. However, if you are a gamer...or have kids who play games...I was happier with my old 19&quot; CRT. I think you would be too. Although game graphics are great, fast movement results in blurred images. I bought this monitor specifically because I had read reviews stating that this was not a problem with this monitor...but it is. Not an overwhelming problem, just a little disappointment.
This flash drive has served me very well. It's fast, reliable, and survived a trip through the washing machine and dryer with all data and functionality intact. I use it frequently with a Windows XP machine and an OS X machine. Buy this drive! You won't regret it.
This is an excellent product. It has a low price, fast shipping, and easy to install. I would definately recommend this product.
Excellent Price from AMAZON.COM, other sites are too expensive.I love the paging feature and the sound quality is great
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 love this stand, it worked perfectly with my mac book air and mac book pro. I can put some items under it too, so it is not wasting any space. The production quality is very good. overall satisfied.
Perfect complement for a Panasonic business phone. Purchased 15 so far for telemarketing staff. All give it rave reviews over other brands like Plantronic sets.
My last camera was the Canon PowerShot A75 which finally died after years of great service. I thought I'd give this newer generation of PowerShot a try and I'm very glad I did. This is the perfect camera for the person like me who wants great pictures, but is technologically challanged. I wanted a simple point and shoot and I got it. Now I know that this camera has lots of other functions which I will never use so I can't address those features. What I can say is that it is wonderfully simple to use and the pictures are just beautiful. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of five is that I found the manual somewhat daunting to get through..but this certainly won't be a problem for anyone who has even the slightest knowledge of photography.
Let me just preface my review (and give a brief caveat on my rating) by saying that (1) When buying an MP3 player/recorder, you need to have a clear idea of your intended use; and (2) 5 stars doesn't equal perfect. Read other reviews with 2-3 stars for reasons you may not like this device. That said, here are my thoughts.WHY BUY THIS MODEL? Several reasons:(1) A large amt of storage space. There are basicly 2 types of MP3/WMA players - those that use flash-based memory, and those that use a hard drive. Flash-based players are generally limited to a max 256MB of storage (most have 128MB or less). Some allow you to add storage with a SD (Secure Digital) or SmartMedia card, but this will get you no where near the storage capacity of hard drive-based players. Plus those storage cards cost money, can get lost, etc. I currently have 30+ CDs, several audio books, some language learning files, and other stuff on my AJR20 and have used only a fraction of the storage space! No need to ever buy/switch media cards.(2) You want to record (in MP3 format). If you want to record (voice, music, whatever), your choices of a quality player are significantly narrowed. If you want to record in MP3 format, the choices are VERY limited. I tried out the RipFlash Pro and didn't find it very appealing (small & light, but buttons were hard to use, record quality was very mediocre, etc.). Being able to record directly to MP3 is a wonderful feature. Who wants to waste time converting recordings (or even figuring out how to do that if you are not tech-savvy)?! With the AJR20, everything you record is saved immediately as MP3. See other reviews for details about the various recording options (you can adjust the settings for each to optimize the quality).(3) No need to install 3rd-party software. This was a huge selling point to me. I hate all the garbage that the myriad of devices install on my computer. With the AJR20, I simply connect it (via USB cable) to my computer, and the computer recognizes it as an external hard drive. I can drag & drop files as desired. Couldn't be simpler. The AJR20 comes with software to help you manage & convert your music files, but I've not tried it out.(4) It doubles as a portable hard drive. Drag & drop whatever you want to store on it - photos, a backup of your PC hard drive, whatever. Great for travel or exchanging data with others.(5) It supports USB 2.0 for high-speed transfers. Very few of the players currently on the market support USB 2.0. If you've got much music, this makes the AJR20 a strong stand-out.(6) Uses (rechargeable) AA batteries. Proprietary LiIon batteries (those used in nearly all models advertising "rechargeable battery") are expensive (and possibly difficult) to replace. If you travel or find yourself in areas where you won't have easy access to a recharger, what do you do? With the AJR20, I just carry an extra pack of NiMH batteries (a set lasts me 10 hours).WHY *NOT* TO BUY THIS MODELIf you want a small, light-weight model to take to the gym or on the plane and don't need more than 128MB or 256MB of storage, look elsewhere. If this is the case, look at the iAudio players/recorders. With 100s of reviews listed, these all average 5-star ratings. Can you beat that? Search Amazon for "iAudio".Some have mentioned how bad the manual is. Yes, it stinks. But the device is so easy to use that even non-techies won't have difficulty using it.HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR AJR20I have not yet tried it, but you can EASILY and QUICKLY change the firmware from Archos' to something called "RockBox". ...
We bought through 3 transmitters before finally landing with this one. It is very clear, is easy to read (even in the dark), and the cord stretches to the backseat to plug into the dvd player so we can all listen to the movies the kids are watching.
A great item to have! Very simple to use, just plug in and get started. It even has a password protect program that comes with it in case you lose it - that way, no one else can access your files.I put my business work on it and carry it with me. Then if I need something, I just go to a Kinko's or a library and I can easily get what I need. And for the price it's a no brainer.
The Sony DSC-P9 is my second digital camera. I only have it for a few weeks now, but I have to admit, this loaded little gadget is a great companion. Not only is it small enough, but with it's solid Aluminum body I really have it in my pocket most of the time.No need to repeat all the technical specs here. Overall the camera has an excellent price/value ratio.Be sure to buy enough 128M sticks ... you will play with MPEG-HQX, be warned. The video editing software included only creates MPEG-1, so don't forget to download VirtualDub (free software, GPL).Have fun and great shots!Jan
AMAZING !!!!Thanks to the previous review posters on this Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver.With a broad-spectrum coverage, light on sucking battery power, a BFO for SSB, FM stereo,and most important.... the synchronous detection.When the Sync-Lock kicks in, .... you will enjoy AM again.Amazon dot com had the best purchase price and a seamless delivery.Careful .... the radio feels a bit fragile.
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.
As my wife and I are avid amateur photographers, we were looking for a decent compact flash card reader. I think we've found it with the Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Card reader. It is extremely fast for both uploading and downloading files. It is especially fast in conjunction with the Sandisk Extreme Compact Flash Card. I great buy in our opinion.Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader
Works with my wives iphone 3 but when I plug into my iPhone 4 it adds static and clicking noises to the call.But it's very comfortable to wear and it seems very clear on her phone.
Excellent inserts. I would highly recommend the memorex insertsfor anyone with a high volume of work...example over a 100 inserts used in a week.Plus they were deliveredin a timely manner
I got this headset to replace my pair of Plantronics that finally gave out after 3 years of use. I got these because I needed them ASAP and it was all that the local walmart had available.Let me tell you, I wish I hadn't forked out 20 bucks for these things. The microphone is decent sounding, I'll give them that much. But the sound these headphones put out is not very good at all. It sounds "tinny" and there is very little bass and very little definition at the lower ends of the sound spectrum. People's voices sound as though they're talking over an old cell phone. If you've ever been in a remote area that only has the old non-digital service then you know what I am talking about.There are a couple of other things that *really* bother me about this headset. The first has to do with the microphone. The first time I put this headset on, the microphone was in my mouth...seriously. It's attached to the headset via a hard piece of plastic that gives you the impression it's going to break if you bend it. The actual microphone extends from this hard piece of plastic about an inch and is on a bendable cable. Unfortunately for me, I had to bend the microphone out to about a 65 degree angle relative to the plastic attaching it to the headset just so it wouldnt be inside my mouth. But that's not all...apparently this bendable cable the mic is on has some memory properties to it, and returns to it's default position after a while. Not only does this put the mic almost right back inside my mouth, but it also makes it rub against my beard, and kills anyones ears that I'm talking to when this happens.The second big problem I have with this headset has to do with the fact that I wear glasses. I like headsets with big thick ear pads that surround the ear. If you have sensitive ears or wear glasses, you might want to pass these up. The padding on the ear piece is about as thick as a candy wrapper. They are not comfortable to wear for me after a couple of hours. They irritate my ears and smash my glasses into the side of my head.Overall they'll do, but as soon as I get enough money I will be replacing them and keeping these on standby.I play a lot of games with friends over voice chat, and also have flown flight simulators and done the simulated ATC (both as pilot and controller) like the previous reviewer. I also am an audiophile and use my PC to record and edit my own music. For my money, I haven't found a better headset/mic combination than Plantronics. They're just a little more expensive than these but they are WELL worth it. I think I spent 40 dollars on mine 3 years ago, and they were the best I've ever used.This headset it just not worth 20 dollars, in my opinion. The only thing I would use them for is a standby in case your good ones go out and you have to send it in for repair or have to wait for your replacement to arrive. And there are cheaper ones out there. One that springs to mind is the Telex H 51. I haven't used them but have heard nice things about them, and they should be around 15 bucks. Hard to beat that, if even for a pair of standbys. And anyone in the aviation industry knows these guys. I want to try them myself.Dont buy these headphones if you're a gamer, wear glasses, or are even somewhat serious about having good sound. There are better buys out there.
I really like this device. It works well, transmits clearly, and doesn't use batteries (a big plus for me). For me it has one drawback. It is built so that once it is plugged in, you are able to plug another cigarette lighter powered device into it. This is real handy; however, I plugged in a power inverter (changes the car's 12 volt DC electricity to 120 volt AC), and within a minute or two, the Coby died, not to be resuscitated. I still like the device and am ordering another one. I just won't plug anything into the Coby.
I have been using this with my HP Compaq 8510p notebook (Sorry, not Mac) about a month. It works well and it is very steady. It would be nice to have a black version for windows user. :-)
Amazing camera!Love the shots, love the quality, love the portability, love the features, love the camera!The only thing that I "don't like" about this camera is the fact that it takes about 1-2 seconds to take the shot after you've pressed the button. If you are shooting something moving fast... it might be already gone by the time the shot is taken :)Definitely don't take this camera to a Formula 1 race, you'll miss all the cars (except for Sauber, Super Aguri, and some others) :)
Makes a gear griding/popping sound about twice a second. Also causes my deck to auto reverse now and then and eject the tape.
Fantasy is my genere, and David Farland writes great fantasy. I have read numerous books by David Farland, and have never been disappointed in his work. The Golden Queen is no exception; I found this book to be very well written, the characters to be very well defined, and the non-stop action to be just the recepie for a book that I did not want to put down. I burned many late night hours reading this book, and just did not want to quit. This is a book that I did not want to end, and thankfully, there are additional books in the series. The book is Fantasy in that there are humans, talking bears, and Science Fiction in that the story jumps into different worlds filled with artificial intelligence and robotic war machines. This book has it all, and I highly recommend David Farland and The Golden Queen.
Bought this to boost my digital TV (HDTV) antenna signal. Was easy to install. Included cables. Improved signal and got more channels
I wanted to have replacement ink cartridges for my computer printer thatwere just as good as the originals. Using remanufactured cartridges seemedrisky to me. What if they clogged up the inkjets or didn't have the correctamount of ink? I searched online and off until I found that Amazon.com hadthe best priced original cartidges for my printer. They are lower pricedthan anywhere else and they last just as long as the ones that came withmy printer when it was new. Amazon has the best deal for me.
Performs beyond expectations with quality, undistorted, clear sound. It's powered on all the time. Have had and used it for over 2 months now.
This remote was almost free. It works great with my XMOnyx. The only downside which is very minor is the batteries were bad. But, for the price of the remote that was insignificant.
Hangs neatly on the wall and takes up very little space. The coiled cord and hang-up knob keep it compact and out of the way. The two heat and air settings are wonderful. The lower one is enough to style your hair with a brush, and not have the dryer blow the hair off the brush. The high setting gets the job done really fast. Best wall mount dryer I've tried yet.
I tried these out for a day or so in a test configuration. They sounded pretty good, although there were some "popping" sounds that were disturbing.I decided they were "good enough" to re-arrange my cabling and install them more permanently. Luckily, I tested one more time and found that the transmitter would not always turn on as indicated by the green light. Plugging the audio cable in half way would usually get the transmitter going, but that's not they way things should be. I'll be returning them.
...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.
Basiclly, I bought this camera after a short term job, and I decided it was all I could afford at the time.Truthfully..the camera has not been good enogh for what I wanted, but do you really expect that from a digital camera under 100 dollars? Really, you won't find a better camera for this price, but you won't get much out of it. I know I will be re-saleing this camera as soon as I get a better job, so I can take pictures at a better clarity, though my most useful trick with the camera is to take all of your pictures at the high resolution option, and then resize them with your paint program, it helps create a sharper image.If you are just planning to take close up pictures of your face or something, it's a good camera, but if you wanted to take pictures of vacations, or scenary, you will not like this, and I suggest you wait a few months until you can afford a better camera.
I bought the TV new a year ago. Had it about 4 months when I noticed that the cable connector had come loose. Replaced the TV and the new one did the same thing less than 4 months later. Also had problems with the picture and they had to replace a major component. Guess the TV is designed to be replaced every few months. The picture isn't good enough to warrant the cost! Will not own another RCA product. Good luck with customer service!
I had a great experience ordering my new Apple 4 GB Nano Ipod. I found it was about $30 less expensive than getting it from the Apple site or from a store near me. I had it within a week (worth it for the savings)and was able to use my Amazon credit card savings certificate.
Lasts about a month. Mashes down in the middle and it can get a bit hard feeling in colder temps. When it is warm (e.g. the summer), it does OK.I haven't experienced the leaks as others have reported, but only been using it for a month.
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.
I bought this for myCanon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)and it works wonderfully fast compared to my older Canon Powershot S3 with an SD card.
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.
They sent me the wrong size box, and they never answered my email asking to pay me the difference for the different size, and they never got back to me. I will never order from them again...
Tabs would not hold and snapped off when I tried to spread them out. The defrost button has never worked. Poor fit required trimming of the dash.
This unit enables me to use my two computers with a one button switch! A light for each computer lets me know when they are on.This also eliminates the need for two moniters,two keyboards,and two mice. Saves desk space and money for more exspensive wired or wireless network devices. A flawless and simple unit worth every penny!
I recently took a vacation to Switzerland and brought a power adapter and the Monster MP OTG400 4 outlet travel power strip. I was there with eleven other people and it turns out, I was the US citizen to think far enough ahead to bring these items. The other members in my group quickly took advantage of the extra outlets to power their cameras and laptops. This item is so small and lightweight, it fit in my carry-on luggage without any issues. I love the fact that outlets are on both sides, saving issues of some power supply plugs being too large to plug in next to each other. I'm considering purchasing several more of these power strips and giving them away as gifts, I couldn't have asked for a better design and price.
Not only did Apex come through for me in a TV situation I found myself in, Amy one of their Cust. Reps.picked up the pieces for me. She was knowledgeable, patient and courteous. Right there every time I needed help. I would highly recommend APEX for any and all of your electronics. Check it out for yourself. Go ahead. "Thanks Apex and Amy". moolie
Best price I could find for this item, Hunninbird transom mount transducer. Arrived in perfect, new, in the box condition. Great!
My daughter got this and she really likes it. We used it for in her clubhouse and she thinks it is great. The mirrors can be removed so we just glued them in place and then we had no problem.
Good value and good price. I normally have a hard time with electric rollers staying in because my hair is so fine. This set does the trick.
This is a really good portable dvd for the car. The sound is great. With one exception. It's difficult to slide the on/off button when the dvd is in the portable bag used to attach to headrest. The on/off button is actually covered. Other than that, I really like it and would recommend it.
The iPod suddenly went dead after five months of very casual use. Since the warranty on this is 90 days, I enquired about an out-of-warranty service. The repair would cost $270 (not including shipping and taxes). You can buy a new one for around $300. Apple was very unsympathetic. When I first got the iPod, I thought it was a great product. I've changed my opinion entirely. The fact that the iPod only comes with a 90 day warranty is risky especially since the repair is so expensive. My advice is to only buy the iPod if you can get an extended warranty. If, like me, you believe items like this should have a standard one year warranty, buy something else or you run the chance of being stuck with a $400 paperweight.
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 antenna has indeed significantly improved my over-the-air DTV reception. It is not, however, a the panacea some have made it out to be. My reception is by no means perfect, and freezing of picture and/or sound at very inopportune times still occurs once in a while. In short, life with DTV still inherently stinks, and it remains clear that the whole conversion to digital was a big time scam pulled off by media giants and cable and satellite providers. But having this antenna does makes things better.
I don't know if it's because of the software cd that comes with the printer for installation, or if it's just a plain bad model but I've had problems with this all in one printer since I first bought it...It wouldn't print and so I send it back and HP did actually send me a whole new one in return, but then that one had problems functioning also...in the end I can't print with it though I already exchanged it for a new one once before.
I ordered this trackball to use with my laptop. I did not want to have all those wires etc when off site. I did not realize there is a base unit that needs to be connected, hence still wires etc. So I use on my home computer now. But it has stopped working for no reason, intermittently. I will put it aside and go back to my old mouse. Then, when I try it again, it will work, but for how long?Since I have had it less than a year (and probably was 6 months when I first had trouble) I thought to return it, but cannot find where to do this or how on Amazon...convenient?
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.
Zune seems to be a pretty nice music player. I had no issues with software installation or syncing any of my music,pictures, or videos. I've had no problems with deleting anything I decided that I didn't need. I did have a problem after installing my 14 day trial code (but I needed to just sign out and sign back in for the code to take) . I've read mixed reviews, but I don't get it - I think many of the extra features will grow with future updates and make this the only mp3 player you will need. I'm not a fanboy of any particular maker, I just like what I like, and this something that helps make my entertainment that much easier. I like Zune (don't get caught up in all the lame fanboys hatred), try it for yourself, you might too.
We use these keyboards at work and I think they feel great *when they are working*. Unfortunately, after a while some of the keys stop working (i.e. I press the key but get no character on the computer)! I took a couple back to the IT people at work and they said people are returning these keyboards all the time and I should try a different model.I now have 3 dead keyboards on my desk: one with a broken 'C' key, one with a broken 'Y' key, and another with a broken space bar. Great.
I agree with most people when it comes to buying a product before you get a chance to test it out to see if it fits your needs. Well I didn't need to worry with this Stereo Speaker System. Acoustic Research has always been a brand known for making speakers that give justice to sound reproduction. The base just thumps and is very smooth. I didn't have to worry about some of my favorite musicians sounding like they were amateurs because of the quality of the speakers. The listening experience for me is detailed. I try and pick up on subtle variations in the talents of the musicians and you only do this if you have speakers that fully recreate what the artist had in mind when good music is put out to be accepted by a discerning public. These speakers will bring me joy for years and I couldn't be more satisfied.
I thought I could save some cash and buy this instead of the $10 radio shack cable that I had previously (stolen). I guess not. I tried using this in my car between the stereo jack and my iPod Nano.If the only problem was static I might give this a couple stars. However, even worse, there is some sort of electrical problem, like a short or something, that makes my iPod go crazy when I try to use the cable. For example, it skips forward and backward in the track, randomly picks music from the library to play, etc. Very strange.Anyway, pay the extra money to get one that works.
HP toner cartridges are quite pricey (aren't they all), but they work. Only problems I've ever had with toner was from "remanufactured" cartridges from a non OEM.
I bought this for my daughter 2 years ago, and I am planning to buy another for my second daughter. It works great, holds plenty of music and is small and portable. You cannot go wrong with this purchase.
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
Professionals know that different brands of blank media have different levels of quality. Taiyo Yuden (a JVC company) is the best media you can buy. You can reliably burn disks at much higher speeds without worry that you'll end up with a bad burn or glitchy copy. This is the media that professional companies use. In fact many of the DVD movies or games that you buy in the store are burned using this media.Be aware that this package doesn't come with a spindle or case to hold it. It's just 100 shrink-wrapped discs in one tall tower. It's made to be inserted into enterprise-level burning machines with automatic feeders. The label side is blank white and accepts a sharpie easily.This media costs more than some budget companies but the quality is worth it. You won't waste your time burning a disk only to end up with a bad burn and wasted disk if you buy this media.
Good product, does what it is meant to do. Quality materials, good design. I'm glad I got the "original" LensPen.
I needed to be able to have two items share a single optical input on my receiver. I had tried mechanical switches but found them to be cumbersome and not well made. This did just what I wanted, and can be controlled by a harmony remote. It is a bit large, but I can live with that since it is durable and of high quality. Recommended if you are looking for a long term fix to a common problem.
My old wired router was not able to use my new internet throughput speed I signed up for and although I don't have any wireless items yet, I plan on getting some down the road so I ordered this one. It was a while before I installed it but from my point of view, it's just like new and works as expected.
This device doesn't work that well with Snow Leopard. There are some tricks to making it work, but they seem a bit convoluted. Even when I did get it to work, it wouldn't work through the powered hub on my Cinema Display, but only when directly connected to my Firewire port on the laptop. Overall, I would say that it would be better to get a newer device or use this only if you don't plan to upgrade to Snow Leopard.
Used this to upgrade my old PC from usb 1.0 to 2.0. This was super easy to install, needed no drivers or anything, and works perfectly. A transfer that would've taken 20 minutes before takes less than 3 minutes now. Would recommended this to anyone wanting to upgrade to 2.0.
I got this to use with a new Pioneer head unit that i was putting into a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Installation was a breeze, fit perfect, no modifying anything, built sturdy. You would never know this wasnt stock it looks so good. I also love the spot underneath that you can put a single cd jewel case. The cd im playing, the jewel case is in that handy slot. I would recommend this to anyone. Im sure their other DIN installation kits are all awesome for whatever vehicle you need it for. Very happy!!
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.
Her name is Jill and I take her everywhere. I am a real estate agent and find that life just got a lot easier. I can find any house, any time and am no longer fearful of making a fool of myself by getting lost. Worth every penny.
Got these to go along with an 8-inch 100W subwoofer. I don't really utilize the bass of these speakers (you can't expect that much from 5.25"), but they sound good with the sub. I have 100W going to each one with no distorting or speaker "farting" at pretty high volumes. Kinda wish they were 3-way, but for the price it can't be beat.
Gave this camera to my 4 yo grandson for christmas and he loves it! Enjoys putting characters in the pictures he is in. unsure of battery life but have heard no complaints to this date. Actually bought same camera in Tinkerbell for my 5 yo granddaughter and she has a ball with hers also. Would recommend this product.
Works good, needs an a/c only option to preserve battery power for an emergency, and so it doesn't constantly charge the battery. I use the battery source switch, switched to alkaline as an off switch.
I bought this to use in our truck during summer travels. The adhesive backed mount (the adhesive in the one I received was black and not white like in the picture, which goes much better with my dashboard) has so far survived about 12,000 driving miles, many of those on rough Alaskan and Canadian gravel highways, without ever letting the iPod slip. I have used it both with a dock mounted iTrip and with a Kensington transmitter charger; I cut a small slit in the front of the base portion so I could remove the iPod from the holder without unplugging the wired charger/transmitter, and I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars because I needed to make this mod - otherwise it's great. I haven't used the clips, but they seem very sturdy.
I purchased these TV as a replacement for another one which failed on me. The price was excellent and the TV performs beyond expectations. The amount of inputs is nice as is the easy access to the connections on this TV, it makes connected components much easier. I use this TV with a cable box, DVD player, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360, it renders all of them excellently. It has a bright picture. My only complaint is that I should have purchased a larger size. The remote control is easy to use and feels to be quality construction and very durable.
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.
Received for Xmas. Gave it the full charge recommended and had no problem getting it to work. I loaded some photo's and found that the photos are so dark, they are close to impossible to recognize.The keychain portion of the device was good and I kept it. The rest went into the garbage basket.
Definitely worth the money! This allows a gamer to play while charging (via the wired USB connection) or unplug for classic 360 wireless gaming. Every gamer needs this...
I bought this camera in hoping to upgrade from my Canon A610 (fantastic camera btw). The main reason for the switch was because I wanted to take night shot without having the lag that is normally associated with Point and Shoot cameras. My impression:The Good stuff:-Camera shutter speed is fast. It was better than I had expected.-Easier to use than expected.-Shoots great photos in Auto mode-Good amount of manual selections to work with-Lightweight and small-Compatible with many Canon lenses-Priced very low for a DSLRThe Bad stuff (opinion):-Camera feels cheap. Too much plastic, but I'm sure canon had to cut cost somewhere to be able to sell the camera this cheap. At least they cheapen the external rather than the internal.-Cannot turn off flash in some mode. You'll have to either set the exposure, aperture, or the contrast in order for the flash to not come on. It's very annoying since some of the photos I want to take do not need more light.-The camera will not take pictures because there is not enough light for a particular setting. I cannot see why the camera cannot just let me take the photo and let me do whatever I want with it. I am using the camera to take picture. I'm the photographer, not the camera.-LCD screen is a bit small (hence the XTi is better in this department)-Camera kit does not come with a standard memory card. I recommend at least 1GB. You'll be taking more pictures than you'll anticipate.Conclusion: For the price I paid for this camera, I am happy with my purchase. It's a great camera, and I can see why it's been one of the best selling cameras in the world. However, if you can fork out a bit more for the XTi, I would recommend so for the bigger LCD and the self-sensor cleaning system. The pictures I take with this camera is not leap and bounds better than my Canon A610, but I bought the camera for its ability to shoot at night
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). I've already given to much money to escort.
I copied and pasted the part number from the Garmin website to the Amazon search window. What I didn't realize was that Amazon's search results were providing listings for similar adapters, not the specific adapter I needed for the Edge 305 I was ordering at the same time. I made my buying decision based on price, assuming I was looking at the correct adapter from various vendors. I didn't realize I had ordered the wrong adapter until I opened it. The vendor, antonline, won't take back open product and now I'm stuck with an adapter for a GPS unit I don't own and no adapter for the GPS unit I do own. Overall one of the most disappointing online purchases I've ever made.
Oh the item that is NOW shown as what you will receive with this order is fantastic. The armband is nice and comfortable, although a bit wider than I would like. But I didn't really even buy the thing for the armband OR the silicone holder. I bought it and considered it a bargain because supposedly, according to the TWO SEPARATE user-offered images for the product(s) contained within this particular order, you ALSO got a LEATHER holder. I remember that the comments/feedback/reviews from the customers were negative on this additional part of the order, however I felt their reasoning for the negativity was a bit uncalled for, as they were complaining that though they liked the silicone casing, the armband and the beltclip, the leather case that WAS included at the time of my own order, didn't allow them to be able to SEE the screen on their zens. Now I receive my order WITHOUT this leather holder, send a letter to amazon concerning this as an item sent missing products advertised, they send me ANOTHER zen order exactly like the last one, that meaning it still does not include the advertised leather holder that was apparently included in the original advertisement with the image of it. I kept it, thinking they realised they had falsely advertised a product they had no way of including in that order price, but then they begin sending ME email saying I have x amount of days to return the product last sent or be billed for it as well. I sent them back a SECOND explanation for my dissatisfaction, citing my claim that the product advertised was not included in the original order, nor the second order, which I DIDN'T order at all, but inquired when they might ship me the REST of my original order. Then I decide to come back to amazon's site to find the proof of my claim, through the url to the product item listing on amazon.com, and NOW I find that mysteriously, the product that I have been inquiring about that is yet not included in my order has completely disappeared. I believe it was a amazon prime item, as I belong to that on here, and I do not think it was a 3rd party item actually. I am going to double check on that, but I do recall it coming w/in the two day's time and being included as part of the customer reviews available after the product advertisement and listing here on amazon.com. In otherwords, great product, but not everything I had ordered. If you ever saw the original item advertised that included the image of the leather holder for the zen V on amazon.com, please, provide the url for this. I am going to check the archives of online conversations with collegues, because I recall asking their advice on purchasing this, to get a second opinion on the deal it seemed to be when including the leather case, and if I find it there, I will post the url here in this review section. Otherwise, I remain a dissastisfied customer, not because what I received is not very nice, because it is, but because what I received was not all that was originally advertised.
Well I ordered this part, the Dayton Audio WPI-7.1, which "ships from and sold by HD Accessories", and received a Monoprice 3-Gang 8.2 Surround Sound Distribution Wall Plate (PID 4013) instead. If I wanted the Monoprice, I would have purchased it directly from them at half the price! Contacted the seller who offered me a discount, but at my request gave me a refund after stating they do not carry the Dayton Audio product. Hum....In any case, if you do get the real Dayton Audio component, you will be pleased with it (I ended up just getting one through Parts Express who I've used in the past and don't know why I did something different this time). Things I really like about Dayton's is that you put the connectors in yourself which means you can orient them they way you like, and the thumb screws are slotted which makes tightening them down easier (although be careful not to over tighten!) There are lesser plates that I like for lesser projects, but when I need a higher quality will stick with the Dayton's.
Ok, by now you already know you want this camera. It is a great camera and everyone loves it. It has a ton of features. I bought this camera and here are a few things that I didn't easily find out when researching it that you may find helpful.1. You cannot see an image on the LCD before you take you picture. So you look through the eyepiece like a regular camera. At first I didn't like this since I was used to the Sony 828 model. But now I am used to it and don't mind it at all.2. You can take pictures considerably faster than similar cameras like the Sony 828. If you have the faster memory card you can take pictures nearly as fast as a regular camera. This is one of the first things Sony owners noticed when using my camera.3. This camera is more complicated than a Sony model. Having knowledge of photography and settings is extremely helpful.4. The flash on this camera compared to the Sony 828 doesn't seem to be as good.5. The software that comes with this camera is EXTREMELY bulky. Just getting the images off my camera to my computer is a major chore. Many times it starts to download them but then hangs etc. I need to have a full battery usually to get a few hundreds pictures transferred. The software is a real drag. There are some cool features of the software, but overall since it is so bulky and slow it really would make me consider a different camera in the future. I would recommend buying a memory card reader if you buy this camera.So basically this is a great camera that takes great pictures. It is very responsive and works as it says. It is upgradeable with lenses and is probably the closest thing you can get to a real camera. But Canon really has to spend some more time making their software responsive and work better. I give a 4 star rating only because of the software given with this camera. The Sony 828 when hooked up to a computer will show up like a drive and you can easily copy the pictures to your hard drive. You can not do this with the Canon unless you install their drivers.
This headset is well constructed and wonderfully priced. It should be easily used with any phone which has a 2.5mm jack, and has very good sound quality. The only negative is that it has no noise cancellation properties, but at this price, that is not really expected. It's simple, effective, and does the job well.
I use this lens with Nikon D5000. It compliments Nikon 18-200 VRII lens. I had initially bought 500mm lens but that turned out to be too heavy for me. So, I went with this 300mm. It's fantastic for wild life photography and is a good option if you want to get a taste of telephoto photography. It works brilliantly well with Nikon D5000. I'll post some photos soon. I think other reviewers have listed its pros and cons. What I found really good is that it does NOT have a creep problem. It takes a little more effort to zoom in/zoom out and that prevents lens creeping. As an aside, I bought it from amazon with a 67mm UV Filter, but the filter quality is rather cheap. But the service was great!
We received this camera just in time for a cruise to the Bahamas. We took almost 400 pictures. Previously, we took an SLR camera and a set of lenses on these excursions and we got good photographs. But, it was anything but convenient. This Canon camera gave us quite comparable photos and I could carry it in my pants pocket! Perhaps best of all, it cost less than any one of the SLR lenses!The automatic features are pretty good. It's hard to beat them except for unusual conditions. There are quite a few automatic modes in addition to the "P" and "Auto" ones, but you won't be disappointed for your "point and shoot" pictures if you leave it in one of these modes. There are 7 others including a panoramic mode. The "scene" mode has 6 submodes! Each of these make subtle exposure changes. You may also set any or all of the exposure factors manually. It's easy to do with this camera.
Works pretty well to cool off laptop, well constructed, not flimsy at all. For this price you can't go wrongyes with a 230mm fan (look at price of items w this size fan) Plugs onto usb port.
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!
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.
I burn a lot of CD/DVD lables. These work well. Iwould buy again. The price is very agresive too. Thanks.
I finally went ape for Apple. I had resisted purchasing ipods in the past due to the proprietary itunes site. I thought you could only put music in the nano that you bought on itunes.I found out I was wrong and decided to give the nano a try as I am a runner and needed something light that I could also use for music while on vacation. I felt the regular video ipod was too large to run with and that the constant jostling would break it. Other manufacturers hard drive based units had never lasted me long when used with sports activity.I got my blue nano home and saw that it came with minimum accessories. A USB cable, a set of earbuds and essentially no manual. I knew this in advance, so I purchased it in a bundle with a carrying case suitable for running, and a wall charger. I charged it up and downloaded the manual and the itunes software from Apple's website. I can see why they don't include a disc, as the software is constantly updated. The pdf download manual was 60 pages long but you only need to read about a third of it.I tried to use the nano without reading the manual and I was able to. I would recommend reading a few pages of the downloadable manual, however. I purchased about 20 songs from itunes at 99 cents each and it took me a bit of time to figure out how to transfer the tunes. Once I got the hang of it, I had loaded over 2 gigs from my music collection and created running, Rock/Pop, acoustic, electronic, and new age playlists.The itunes software is slick. You can see the hottest tunes, search for specific tunes and downloading is easy. It really is a better way to get the music you want quickly. It works well for purchasing specific tracks and even has some free content, recommendations, and customer ratings of all songs and albums. I was impressed. I bought tracks from artists I had never heard of and discovered quickly due to the recommendations of others. It's nice to be able to preview a song and buy individual songs instead of a whole album. Many albums have only four good tunes on them.The music sounds great on the nano. The click wheel takes some getting used to, but this is the first time I've used that control method on a player. Some of my other mp3 players have had better "on the run" controls that allowed easy use without looking at the screen, but I think I'll get used to this input method over time. By the way, this player gets really loud when turned all the way up (volume max can be set). My Samsung YP-T8 doesn't have this amount of volume. The Samsung has a bigger screen, and is better for viewing pictures. The small screen of the nano makes it a poor photo album device.The tracks you purchase from itunes are downloaded as protected AAC files, which makes transfer to another non-Apple player a pain. Once I buy a file, I want to be able to do whatever I want with it. I had this same problem with Sony's ATRAC files. In the past, I purchased a file from Sony's store and it would not play on my Samsung player. There are workarounds for this, but it's still a pain. I'll have to save my purchased files to cd, then re-import them to itunes on my computer, changing the encoder to mp3, and then I'll be able to transfer them to my other mp3 player. I hope.I made the nano decision partly based on peripherals and accessories. No other player line allows such access to third party accessories, although you have to make sure the product is compatible with the "2nd generation nano". I plan to buy an attachable speaker (JLAB Audio MiniBlaster) that will allow playback during running, lunch, etc. without wearing earbuds all the time.One downside is cost. My Samsung YP-T8 came with a great case (paid $15.00 for my nano case) and it came with an AC charger (another $25.00 for the nano) and the 4 GB nano itself was $190, compared to the $100 I spent on the Samsung. The Samsung was only 1 GB though, which made it a poor buy overall. The nano screen size makes it less capable than the Samsung for picture viewing, but it's easy to fill these things up. I now wish I would have gotten the 8 GB nano.Addendum 2/3/07 - I returned the blue 4gb nano and purchased the black 8gb model as I could tell I would need more space. I am now listening to several free podcasts a day in the car and have purchased an FM transmitter so I can listen to my black ipod in my car. Great device!Bottom line:Sound and volume 5 starsEase of adding music 4 starsitunes software 4.5 starsavailability of accessories 5 starsprice/value 3 starscoolness factor/color/design 5 starsAAC proprietary file issue for purchased songs 2 starsOverall 4 stars
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.
This product is exactly as described and I couldn't be more happy with it. Thank you for a great product, fast shipping and great pricing.
The learning remote does not learn. It only learns certain commands. I tried to get it to work with my new AOC 20" lcd tv and it only learns on, off and channel up/down, from the old remote. The codes listed for AOC don't work and code search doesn't find a code for the TV. Be careful when buying, don't use for any new components.
Works perfectly on my Palm TX and is available at a very reasonable price. I don't know how well the memory might work in other products, but for my application, an excellent purchase.
Easy to setup. Quick to acquire GPS satellite positioning. Got this for my sister to who is away in College. she has relied on this unit several times and is glad I got it for her.
The quality is as advertised, and there are drivers available to get this to work with a Mac (though you have to pay ten dollars for them)
I have a 70' HDMI run (from a premium custom cable provider) to my projector which supported 1080p/24 but occasionally struggled with 1080i/60 and would not even sync at 1080p/60 without any amplification/equalization. I have tried another HDMI amplifier that synced at 1080p/60 and seemed to improve the stability of 1080i/60 but it also created artifacts ("sparkles") which can be very distracting.This little unit worked flawlessly at 1080p/60, 1080p/24 and 1080i/60 for me. I have it connected at the display end of my 70' run with a 2' HDMI connection to my projector. The green LED lit up when I plugged in the HDMI cable so I didn't even need to connect the provided 5V external power adapter.
This was a very good purchasing experience. The item was just as described and was shipped immediately. I really liked it.
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.
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.
These are the best CD-Rs on the market. However, there is something you should look out for. Whenn buying, look for ones that have a somewhat rough surface and a foam ring insert on the very top. Others will have a glossy surface and will have plastic ring inserts on the top. These glossy ones have a higher failure rate. I burn TONS of CDs, out of 100 rough ones, 1 failed. Out of 50 glossy ones, 11 failed!
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.
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.
Really great product. It amplifies the sound making for better quality when I connect it to my ipod of my phone.
This Tv is hands down the best Tv for your money. Picture is perfect this is my second one the first got stolen. Sound is great, it has every thing you could possibly need. Amazon was great, they gave me a great price and delivered it quickly and carefully for no extra charge.
This TV has a very nice, classy, understated look about it. The picture and features it has are absolutely amazing. I swapped from a 36&quot; Sony flatscreen and am ecstatic. The picture tube TVs are just too darn HEAVY. You need a forklift every time you want to move it to a different place or perform a thorough cleaning. They are very difficult for 2 people to handle and you really can't use more people because there is not enough room. I can move this set around by myself!! And it is BIGGER! You can keep your large picture tube TVs; the picture is better on this one!
Works great! We use it in the truck all the time, the sound quality is great considering the speakers aren't all that good.
we are a travel agency, need talk a lot with it,I have used a few headsets, compared with the price and the quality, this one is the best value.
I read the other reviews and was hesitant to buy this case, I have a bunch of them sitting in a drawer. For whatever reason the ZV:M never had an all purpose case. One to protect the screen and the face of the player, one that allowed functionality of all of the buttons and one that allowed the cables to be plugged in without removing it from the case. This does it all.Like any leather product it's pretty rigid out of the box, it needs to soften up a bit. I sat there and worked it for probably a whopping 10 minutes, after that I was in business. The unit slides easily into and out of the case and I can operate all of the controls easily.There's a handy built-in kickstand and the belt clip works horizontally or vertically... not to mention it comes in cute colors.
I thought, as the dvi-i is compatible to the down level dvi-d, the color in the monitor would be much better, but unfortunately it is not. My computer is connecting two monitors in the same model, one is using the original cable dvi-d, the other is this product. I compared the same picture in the monitors, the monitor by using the original cable is much better than the dvi-i. I really have no idea how come this happening. But anyway, it s still good for using! Thanks!The shipping is very fast!!
I recieved this for christmas as i guess alot of other people did. I just installed it in my car a few days ago and i have been happy so far. Installation was pretty easy. i routed the wire under my carpet and through the back seat. i left it on my trunk as i dont use my trunk to often so i dont think it would damage the wire any time soon. the receiver itself looks good although there wasnt any flat surface on my dash so i had to use the windshield. programs are great and i find myself often listining and trying to decide what to listen to. my only complaints are the preset buttons seem to be small. and the remote is way to small and i know im going to lose it at any time.
They sound really good, come with all the wiring you'll need. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the crossover is a bit flimsy compared to others I've seen.
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.
This is a follow up to my review called frustrating. So firmware version 2.0 is out and as I stated in the prior review the configuration menu hangs all the time the only solution is unplug the power cable and start over again and again I have done this, So when version 2.0 became available I excited to install it hoping the unit would function a little more civilized. Well after 4 hours of trying to get the WiFlyer to update I had to put Windows XP in Safe, this did the trick the WiFlyer accepted both updates. I'm sorry to say however this didn't really correct much, I will say that it hangs less in the configuration mode. But....... Now I have to dial twice to get it to connect and no WPA is still not there, the menu and button bar are but they are grayed out I'm still unplugging the power cord several times before getting a connection.I do like the Idea I travel a lot and I never know if I'm going to use dial up or have either net at the hotels so I love the idea and if Linksys made one I'd Ebay the WiFlyer quickly but it's the only game in town of its kind. I will say this, once its connected it does stay connected and love sitting out on deck or patio with my laptop surfing the web wirelessly. I just don't understand the hang issues the chips aren't new technology so one would think Always on could code it to behave correctly. Anyway if you don't mind plugging the power cord in and out it will work, just don't hook it up in an inaccessible place.
I recently bought this monitor through Amazon. I upgraded my video card to a GEforce FX 5600 since that has a DVI port. This is probably one of the best technology investments I have ever made. Razor sharp picture, have yet to find a single dead pixel - not saying there aren't any - just that they are not apparent. Have played a bunch of games on it - no ghosting. Have watched DVD's on it - they look awesome. Aesthetically it is beautiful. I have never owned a Mac computer - and don't expect I ever will - but I own (and love) an IPOD. I just hope Apple keeps making cool new "non computer" stuff since they are brilliant at it.
This machine, when it works, is fine. The problem is, it breaks down as hobby. The lamps burn out well before their stated life, and in my case, so did the image engine -- twice. And the ballast. I was unable to get a replacement as a class action remedy because my warranty company, City Advantage, gave me no receipts for their many repairs. Run away from this television. Panasonic dropped the ball with this one.
The people I talk to hear me...clearly. There is no feed back[can't hear what I'm saying] when connected to the Panasonic KX-TG1033S hand set. Takes a little while to get used to...but it's a very good product.
Note: My Samsung is actually the 42" version of this model.Like many other reviewers of HD products, I spent many hours researching products and "test driving" them in stores. I found the Panasonic to have a slightly better picture than the Samsung but the Samsung is far more attractive and less expensive. The connections are plentiful and readily accessable. I agree with others that they could have added 1 more HDMI port. The Samsung picture in HD is spectacular and DVDs are excellent. The on screen menu is very easy to access and use. A user manual is included and easy to use with very good explanations of all features. As soon as I registered my product, Samsung replied and thanked me with a 3 month extension on the warranty.If you are about to buy any HD product you should be aware of a few things. 1) resist the urge to save money with an online purchase. Pay the extra money for the ability to easily return yout TV. Most stores will give you 30 days to use your TV. 2) You absolutely have to use component or HDMI cables. Spend some time examing the benefits of each, but use one or the other. And 3) remember that your picture is only as good as the source. Do not expect a DVD of a 10 year old movie to be as good as a more recent movie. It's only been recently that DVDs are produced with attention given to HD/Large screen viewers. Also, not all networks broadcast in like quality. I noticed during football season that ABC and ESPN had far better quality than CBS for example. The same holds true for movie channels: HBO's movies are better than Encore's. That is not a function of the TV you are watching.I would certainly reccommend the Samsung HP-R4272/HP-R5072 to anybody shopping for an HD plasma TV.
I purchased this product from Justine's Electronics. All of the reviews were good so I thought Justine's was a reputable company. The purchase was for my nephew who lives in another state. The Zune battery life is only 2 hours. It should have a battery life of 12-14 hours. After inquiring, I was told by Justine's to buy another battery. Wow! I could not believe what I was told by that company. The Zune is less than 35 days old. I would never recommend buying anything from Justin's Electronics. I'm thinking that I paid $200 for a refurbished product. You live and you learn. I will never buy another electronic off the internet.Thanks for nothing and taking my money!
This is by far the best All-in-One for the home on the market today. Since buying it, I've stopped printing digital photos from my PC - the memory card reader and Proof Sheet function just makes it too easy to print directly from the camera - any digital camera.The photo quality using 4 inks is great - it's all I usually use. Buying the optional photo cartridge to make it a 6-ink printer makes the print quality indistinguishable from film prints as well as any other printer on the market.
The iPAQ has got to be the slickest and most useful high-tech gadget ever invented. In regards to any Palm device, there is simply no comparison. Heres why:-- The number of useful applications is far beyond what the Palm offers. Just having Word, Excel, and Outlook makes this unit worth the $$. I downloaded a 2,000 row excel spreadhsheet into the iPAQ and it handled it quickly and perfectly.-- The speed is LIGHTNING fast! It loads word in 1/2 sec, compared to 5 sec on my 475mhz PC. The response is instantaneous for most actions.-- The useability of Outlook is much better than the Palm PIM manager. It is faster, better looking, and the instant and automatic keyboard appearance when name searching is fabulous!-- The synching feature is better and faster than the one on my Palm. Once you place a file in the synch directory, it will always keep it synched with the one on your desktop. This is most important with documents like excel files that are constantly changing.You can also customize the synching to be automatic or manual, and it reads changes to synched files a few seconds after they occur.-- The Reader application is great. I just wish there were more titles than old fiction classics to select from.-- Applications software loading is far easier then on the Palm OS. On the Palm, you have to jack around with finding the right location to put a file so it will synch. On the iPAQ, you load the application from your PC like any other software program and it loads immediately on the iPAQ without any file placement games.-- The game capability is terrific due to the excellent color screen and some good game applications. Some of the games that come on the unit on the free expansion package are superior (pac-man and the cubicle game). What an advance over the game boy! (if you can afford the $500 price of admission).-- It really is small enough to stuff in your back pocket. The Jornada is far heavier (by 3 oz.-- The future expandability of this thing is mind-boggling. Modem, wireless RF, and vast additional storage is available now, and other remarkable inventions such as GPS will be available soon (I think).-- Compaq support has been excellent. It also helps when your laptop is a Compaq as well (heh heh).I feel that the iPAQ will replace my PC in the near future for a lot of what I do, once additional hardware, modem, etc. is purchased...
In general, this camera is good at feature and value. But one caveat is very bothersome. The viewfinder and LCD were not sealed well by the manufacture and the dust was accumulated underneath after 10 days use. I got a replacement for this problem. But new one seems to have the same problem.
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 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.
Love this camera! It takes wonderful pictures, easy to use, & great price. You can't go wrong with this one.
So far, this stand has been great. The elevation height and angle suit my working environment perfectly. I use this in conjunction with my 15" MacBook Pro with a wired keyboard and mouse so I can't attest to typing on the laptop when on the stand.
Like all great generals say, you must know your enemy well. Despite it's some what aged demeanor this book gives valuable insights to a seldom seen and virtualy non-published realm. Many Computer Forensic technicians will still find this a welcome addition to their library. You'll learn how to pick out Social Engineering tactics, brute force, and Network Hi-jacking techniques. You will find that these crafty people will dig through trash and read your company training manuals to gain insight into what operating systems, terminal emulation, IP Subnets, and default passwords you use, all with out entering your work place. Delving into an arena so differant from the normal drab &quot;Married With Children&quot; mentality was quite refreshing.
My sister buy one. I play a while.still don't know how to use it.while I use ipod without any difficulty.Don't believe high rate of it in cnet,which just don't accept low rate and negative review on it.
I'm not much of a tech head but I did my share of research and price shopping. This is by far the best value out there. I paid $0.00 for this TV including taxes and shipping at Amazon.com. I was stressed out that it was too good to be true ,considering other places were pricing it at about $0.00 plus tax and shipping, and that I would get a box of rocks but the TV was delivered within a week and they even set it up to make sure it worked. Loved the overall transaction!!!
This headset is Pretty awesome I have to admit I wasn't expecting the sound quality that they have. I use these all the time for my FPS and my Ventrilo to talk to people, I've had no problems with them at all and when listening to music, games with them they have good base and really good sound. The only problem I have with them is at times they hurt the ears due to them being so tightly clamped around your ears/head.
Nice spring-loaded drawers ...when you press the button, the drawer slides out and the front tilts towards you for easier viewing!
This product is great because I got to get rid of all those scratched up broken jewel cases. The mechanism is slick and the container keeps my cds seperated and dust free. The design even has built in handles for stable transport and rubber feet for skid resistance.
When I first purchased this router a few years ago, I loved it. However, I am one of the people who have had issues with it, namely the wireless signal dropping out several times a day.If you search issues with the router, you'll find that it has an issue with dropping wireless. It seems to be related to the firmware version, but the older version which didn't appear to have any issues can no longer be loaded into the router.About 4 times a day, the router will drop the wireless signal. So everyone on will get disconnected for 1 minute to 15 minutes. Very annoying. You can unplug it and power it back up and it will come on, but none the less, annoying.I plan on replacing it as soon as I can find the time to reconfigure whatever new one I purchase, which will take me hours.
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.
I have my unit with 2 X WD-500G RAID 1 setup for a month now and no any issue.-- Solid built-- very quiet (after upgrade firmware to 1.06,it shuts down the fan totally if temp is below 104F, great!)-- easy setup, I have XP, XP+SP2 and Vista, all work fine.-- great community (google DNS 323 wiki, check it before you buy!)-- speed is also OK. I don't have any other NAS to compare, but it's faster then my shared disk from my other PC.-- suggest to get a cheap APC UPS to protect the hardisk in case of power outage.So it's a great unit for the price. ( Amazon price is too high. I got it from local store for $140 CAD)
When i received the HS100 i was very happy with it, it worked well, but then one day, out of the blue, it just does not work anymore, my PC never ever recognize it again and i loose my data.When i asked for a refund or a new HS100, i realize that it only has 3 months warranty. Unbelieveble, and it also took them more than 3 weeks to answer.Dont waste your money on this
This crossover cut out the mid-range. My music sounded very "empty", it was nothing but weak highs and muddy lows. After a month, and thinking that it was the speakers that were making the music sound bad, i unplugged the crossover and hooked the rca's from the head unit straight to the amps. The sound was perfect. I suggest, don't waste your money on this, and use the built in crossovers on your amps. I'm not even going to resell mine, i'm just throwing it away. I wouldn't wish that kind of sound on anybody.
Very happy with these binoculars. Live on a bluff above the pacific and wanted to watch whales and other marine life from the house. Was so amazed when I tried them for the first time. Was looking at some pine trees in the distant and could not believe the detail I could see on each pine needle. Then about fell out my chair when I actually seen a mosquito land on one of the needles!Would give a 5 star but I'm really picky. The adjustable knob is the old round type as opposed to the more modern butterfly type I have on some of my other binoculars.
Pros: Overkill in almost every aspect you can imagine, it even goes beyond Overkill if you watercool it with Danger Den's 8800GTX Waterblock, to bring the core and memory tempuratures down. as for Overclocking Capabilities I have not yet overclocked it myself after using the Waterblock upgrade. so overclock at your own risk.Cons: only three small issues here.1. Heat:- it runs quite warm with its already excellent heatsink. Easily resolved with Watercooling.2. Power hungry:- since it has been factory overclocked. it consumes a fair bit more power, so I recommend a Powersupply above 500W for a sigle card. and around 1MW (1000W) or greater for a SLi setup.3. Overclockability:- Since this card is already factory overclocked, it does not Overclock very well on the factory heatsink, with Watercooling it should be easier to overclock, however, I have not yet attempted to overclocked this card with the Danger Den 8800 GTX waterblock.Side note'sCPU Hungry:- Make sure you have a suitable CPU to feed this beast. either Intel's or AMD's Dual Core Processors should be more than enough for a single card, for those enthusiast's who will want to use these cards in SLi, I suggest you go Quad Core. Although you probably are already using Q/C.Power:- for a single XFX8800GTX the power requirements arn't really that bad for a single GPU solution.Overall: OVERKILL! OVERKILL! OVERKILL! basically sums this cards capabilities up. Excellent buy for people who are looking for a card thats factory overclocked and for those people who want power, but don't want to tinker with the card.
A week ago, I purchased a Sony LCD 40" Bravia KDL-40V2500. This is Sony's LCD TV which will display the full 1080p source and has about a million more pixels. You pay a premium for the 1080p version of this TV. Once I hooked up the Sony, I was amazed at the sharpness of the picture - the sharpest I had seen on HDTV. However, I soon noticed something: "motion blur" on HDTV programs, and even on standard TV. At first I thought I could get used to this, but after two days, I just couldn't. I did some research and found that eliminating LCD motion blur is not as simple as a fast refresh rate (the Sony is 8ms). Seems that the constant light source of the LCD backlight contributes to this. I also learned that some people are sensitive to this, and other aren't. I'm sensitive to it. So, painfully, I returned it and got the 42" Panasonic plasma. The Panasonic is a keeper. No motion blur. Also, the standard definition signal is just as good as my old CRT, much better than the Sony. The Sony seemed to be very sensitive to what type of analog input I applied to it. Straight analog TV coax from the cable company looked very poor on the Sony, but looks very good on the Panasonic. I have no bias towards plasma or LCD. If motion blur does not bother you, the Sony will be an excellent TV for amazing sharpness and clarity. The colors are extremely sharp and vibrant on the Sony. But the colors are very vibrant and rich on the Panasonic. Overall, the Panasonic gives me a more enjoyable viewing experience. If you haven't noticed, Panasonic has tilted towards plasma, while Sony is going with LCD. Here's an interesting quote from Panasonic's website:====================Panasonic makes both LCD and Plasma, so we have no ax to grind. We just want you to know the facts.Today's small screen LCDs are fine for kitchens, bedrooms and home offices. But the larger the LCD screen size (like 37" and above), the worse their problems become. Our HD Plasma TVs give you crisp, smooth action in high-speed scenes. Very important for sports and movies.Most large screen LCDs are not so good for fast motion; they often look blurry.================
This works fine as I needed the card for my phone so I could download music
I needed a memory upgrade for my Asus Eee PC 900 and, after research found that not all memory works well with this small notebook model. I did see where several people had bought the Kingston KVR667D255 2 gb memory and it worked fine. I found this item at an excellent price here, ordered it, received it in a hurry, installed it and was off and going immediately. Excellent service, price and item! Since then I have order another one for a friend to be put in their Asus. Can't go wrong here.
I got this printer after my Magicolor 2200 desklaser died after 3 years of use. I was used to a loud, light dimming, delayed experience whenever I printed the DL2200. I was looking for a hi-speed, networkable color laser printer for my home mac+pc, mixed DHCP wired/wireless network. I found the 3800n was faster and less expensive than the 3700n (both from hp). So I went with the 3800n. I was pleasantly suprized to find it was much lighter than the MAgicolor DL2200. Setup was easy. I followed the directions, turned it on, set the date/time, and plugged in the ethernet cable. Straight away, it went hunting for a network address and received one from my Linksys router/dhcp server. Then I installed the printer drivers on my winxp PCs, and it worked first try. It wasn't as easy on the Mac (G5-osx Tiger), because after running the installer, I couldnt see the printer when I tried to print from the mac. I got the bright idea to add printer from the print dialog box, and there was this option called "Bonjour" (I had no clue what that meant, so I tried it). That showed me the hp3800n, and I selected it. After that it worked like a charm. First page came out really quickly, and others following in rapid fire succession Fast given the price. There was no light dimming like when using my Magicolor. Print quality is excellent to my view, although I havent yet exercised the color photo/brochure capability as yet. It also has a smaller footprint than my magicolor, so there is room on my printer table for my wireless access point and my scanner (Which I could not do before).In Summary, this is an easy printer to set up on the network, it is fast, the price is reasonable, and it works equally well on mac and PC. It does not appear to have a waste toner collection box like the magicolor, but I have not looked hard to find it.I like this printer, and it is promising to be as hassle free as advertized.
used this on my canon efs 10-22. works well but gives very very slight chromatic aberrations on the widest angle sometimes. maybe should get the thin version.
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!
is this an original version or not? the cable works but the battery doesnt charge after just twice charging it.
I do audio restoration and conversion for a living, therefore, when I burn CD's they are played by my clients on MANY different brands of CD players. I have had COUNTLESS complaints that these things won't play on SO MANY CD players, that I can't use them. They play on my $3200.00 Sony ES777, and on my OPPO Universal Disc Player, but they won't play on my brand new Alpine car deck. They also won't play on COUNTLESS other CD players that my clients use, and I have had TONS of complaints and have had to do TONS of work over again for them. This NEVER happens with ALL the other brands I have used. ALSO, don't let the cool black look of these CD's fool you. They are flimsy in nature, and they peel. Can't believe Memorex would put a product like this on the market. If they work on YOUR CD player, fine, but if you plan on burning CDs to give as presents or to clients, if you are a professional, don't take the chance that these CDs will be compatible with their CD player.
To cut to the chase, I recommend you avoid this product. I thought it looked really neat and would be a great player... wrong. It is advertised as fitting in the palm of your hand but it feels clunky because of the superfluous plastic square casing over its hockey puck body. Ergonomics aside, the main problem is that it is so technologically backwards. With IEEE1394b and USB 2.0 available for some time now, IDP 100 is all but digging its own grave by using an antediluvian first generation USB. Especially since the 500 MB capacity of the disks is relatively large, it takes forever transferring information onto the player. The estimated throughput is 12mbps but it feels slower than that and in the realworld that translates to a lot of tapping your fingers (compared to my firewire devices). Secondly it's really not practical to use IDP as an external storage device because you can't transfer files from it to your computer, it's a one way street that is extremely frustrating since you can't transfer your music to a different computer using the IDP. That's great for music companies, but bad for honest consumers who buy music and are entitled to listen to it. For ($$$), the IDP is totally outclassed by several other players including the Apple ipod. Even the Archos jukebox would be a much better choice. Basically IDP is a cool looking device that has serious flaws when examined closely. I am not a sound expert, it sounds good but the lack of speed, flexibility and its expensive price make it a total dud.
There are a lot of very thorough reviews of the NX60, so I'm going to just highlight a few of the things I think make this stand out above and beyond other palm PDAs, as well as some notes to the negative side of things, and things i have yet to try but will discuss after trying them out.Sony design - it's beautiful. Technically and from an asthetic perspective, the NX60 is almost flawless. The keyboard is somewhat extraneous if you've learned graffiti, but it's a useful backup. All controls are intuitively located (except the keyboard, which I find difficult to use while holding onto the device). Sony has employed their now famous and highly cherished Jog Dial physical interface, with the welcome addition of a "Back" button to allow you to not only scroll through and into menus/programs (the jog dial clicks in to allow what you've rolled over to be selected), but also to navigate back to higher levels within the interface. It doesn't work with all apps, however.I really wonder whether the flip-top screen on the NX60 was the inspiration for the new class of notepad style PC laptops. It's a great design. It allows for a larger screen than your standard palm. Great idea. It also means that the screen protection is built into the function of the device, a welcome change for me from the flip top or removeable styles of screen protection (if there is any built in at all).Contrary to a couple of the reviews, I LOVE the screen-based graffiti area. It's collapseable in (what i assume are) NX60-aware apps, which I love because it means more useable screen space, and when you write on it, you get immediate visual feedback of the shape of your strokes...it has, if anything, improved my speed and accuracy with graffiti. I love it. (review edit): I can now, thanks in large part to the visual feedback, write almost as quickly as I write on paper. Woo hoo!The screen is bright and sharp. Lovely.The processor is FAST, FAST, FAST. I guess i'll be testing this once i get a mem stick and load up some video...(review edit): Tried out video...cooooollll...I found a decently priced 128 meg mem stick, so I'm not exactly ripping huge movies to this thing, but the quality is excellent. Very pleased.the size: just big enough for my big, american guy hands. some things shouldn't be the size of a quarter. the NX60 is in my opinion just the right size. think of it like a super-futuristic detective's note pad, and the size is just right. I tried out the Palm Tungsten, and found its short height and the "pull open to use fully" 'feature' awkward, and difficult to hold on to. If you have really small pockets maybe it's ok, but it sacrifices useability for minimal stowage size. i'd rather take up more pocket space than fumble while i use the device.(review edit): I've been using Eudora's mail product on the Clie to read mail from my Outlook inbox, and reply to some of the mail (it sends through the PC when I sync)...it rules. I took the Clie to jury duty standby with me last week, got through everything in my mailbox with time to spare. Thanks to the Clie's ability to play mp3s in the background while using other apps, I did it all listening to music. Yay.flash player. (review edit): have tried this out now. Pretty darn cool. I haven't really pushed it yet, just simple stuff. It's decently fast at rendering simple animations, and can handle sound pretty well, so (so far) another big win.Things I haven't tried yet:PDFs with images.mp3s - it sounds like VBR mp3s aren't useable, which is too bad. but that's what the iPod is for, right? ;-) Besides, I'd rather spend 400 bucks on an iPod and put 15 gigs of vbr mp3s on it.(review edit): tried out the mp3 player. Pretty decent. The Bass booster is ok, but the power throughput IMO leaves something to be desired. Again though, that's why there's such a thing as iPod.notes:memory stick - I'm wondering if it's compatible with the up to gigabyte mem sticks that are available now...the user manual only talks about mem sticks up to 128 megs. Would be useful for the photo, video and mp3 capabilities of this device...i'll write more about it if I find some answers to this.wireless network card - i'm considering getting one, which i wasn't considering before - this is such a useable device that it might be worth dropping the extra cash for.camera module - c'mon...chances are, if you are getting one of these, you already have a multi-megapixel camera with at least partially manual settings. You don't need a camera on your PDA ALSO, do you? ;-)things i'm a little disappointed by:the remote control function doesn't seem to be able to communicate with my sony amp or my sony vcr, which surprised me. maybe i'm missing something. (review edit): ok I got it to work with all my sony gear. Yay! Still isn't working with the (Samsung) tv, which is old enough to probably be using some obscure, outdated IR set, so no huge disappointment there; I've never had a remote control for it anyway (got it used). it just would have been nice. The remote commander app does have pre-sets for Samsung TVs, so I'm betting that the age of the TV is the problem. Time to upgrade ;-)the internal memory (11 megs) is a little skimpy for a PDA with this much processing capability. i filled it up to capacity with word docs, excell files, web downloaded news, a couple of simple PDFs and my M$ Outlook info immediately. it reminds me of early days of laptops, when the standard ram was _never_ enough to do anything but read your good old text based email. You WILL need a memory stick, which i'm sure is Sony's general game plan. (review edit): if you look around you can find a 128 meg card for under fifty bucks, including tax, in San Francisco.the keyboard could give a little more tactile feedback, but it has a continuous surface, so there's no dirt getting under the keys and screwing it up to worry about, which I highly value. pockets pick up a lot of grit : )
This is an excellent addition to any home network. It's very easy to install (I had it going on three computers in less than 30 minutes); the print server portion of the hard drive is not as easy to setup. It found my printer with little effort, but did not want to share it. The manual does a poor job telling you how to set up the printer. It also does not offer the best security, so make sure you have a good firewall.If you want to buy it from Amazon.com through CompUSA (their third party vendor), however, be warned; I bought it through Amazon, and received a regular 160 GB external hard drive. I took it to CompUSA, and was informed that it was listed wrong, and that there is no such thing as an Office server. (...)
These headphones are great! Easy to install, good manual and they work as advertised. I love being untethered, because I like use my ipod when excerising. I have a bluetooth phone and it works perfectly with it. The controls/buttons are easy to access and use.
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.
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
The display quality of this monitor is unbeatable. I purchased a used Apple Cinema 20-inch Display to pair with my Apple MacBook Pro from Laptopmate. The produce arrived timely and very well packaged. The condition is like what's descripted and better than I imagined. I tried pair the MacBook Pro with a monitor from another brand name. But the result was rather disappointing.
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....
After reading everyone's glowing reviews of this alarm clock, we got it for our bedroom. We like the CD playing, and a lot of the features it does offer which many, many other reviews cover.The BIG negative that I have not seen referenced here: Only after purchasing and using it did we find out that the clock proudly and loudly confirms your alarm reset for tomorrow with a LOUD beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. Which wakes me up every morning when my husband gets up to go the gym at 5:30.It's ironic that there is a "gentle wake" alarm on this clock, where it starts out very soft and the volume slowly and continually rises to gently wake you, but then there is no way to reset your alarm each morning without hearing the jarringly annoying beep. It would be great if you could disable this feature, or, even better, the clock would allow you to see some sort of icon instead of hearing an annoying sound. Hopefully this is something that will be corrected for future editions of this clock.I would have purchased a different alarm clock with less features had I known about this stupid noise, it's THAT annoying. For those of you sharing a room and getting up at different times, I'd avoid this one and look for something that is a bit friendlier to the person sleeping in later each morning.
I had an old old old sony cybershot maybe one of the first? I don't know but I loved it so I wanted a new one. This is amazing. The macro on this thing beautifully captured butterflies at the butterfly farm in St. Martin! I am so happy. So far I'm glad I purchased it. It comes with a rechargeable battery which is great - the first sony cybershot i had ate through batteries causing me to buy expensive lithium ion AA and instead of eating through batteries it ate through my wallet. It has a beautiful sleek shape and design the large LCD screen is great for reviewing photos! So far, I love it!
So, I got this installed today.......Keep in mind; I have been running my speakers and amp for about 3 weeks now......(It took a few weeks to get everything dialed in the way I wanted).I have :MB Quart PVI216 6.5" components; 100Wx2 RMS KenwoodMB Quart 6X9s in rear; Deck powered12" sealed sub; 200W Bridged Lightning Audio amp w 50Hz bass boostKenwood KDC692 deckMy initial impressions are that this unit is well built.The rotary dials "click" at 12:00 position; so it is at least a good reference point.My biggest beef is that this has no seperate sub input or rear input. (I knew this before I ordered......)I am using it just to EQ my front speakers..... That is where the soundstage is; so it's all good...... Using sub out on my Kenwood as I have a remote....I am sure it will take me a few days of listening to various music to get my settings dialed in..... But initial thoughts are I have what I expected and wanted; the ability to more precisely control mid bass and higher mids (Most important to me are: 125hz and 315hz 6k and 16k hz).The color is purty at night......Anyway.... 5 stars for quality;3 stars for features4 stars for functionality/ layoutFor $50; this is pretty nice..... I wish they had a $100-$130 model with the additional inputs; a dimmer; maybe a few more bands and perhaps a "defeat" button. (It would make setting from a reference point easier).As always; Amazon shipped quickly and I am very satified.....
I've had this about four years now and will soon replace it, although it's had very little use:- It constantly jams or says that it's out of paper when it isn't. Yes, I'm using approved ink-jet paper and am not overfilling the feeder - if you put more than 10 sheets in it you will almost never get it to feed anyway.- I rarely print [somewhat because of the printer itself], but when I do, normally I can't get any reasonable quality out of this without either replacing the cartridge or spending a lot of time on cleaning them by hand [the internal cleaning function doesn't cut it]. I dropped using it for photos a long time ago - between the ink and the paper it's simply far more expensive than using an internet photo service and the quality, while initially good, is something I can no longer make good enough to bother with for photos. I'm lucky any more if I can print out a B/W boarding pass that will be good enough to get me on a plane.- The scanning works reasonably well, except it always produces a moire effect when scanning photos from magazines - fairly useless for photo scanning. Does ok on text from a book.- The fax, when I used to use it [dropped my land line a couple years ago] worked fine.This device was ultimately very disappointing. Perhaps if I printed regularly it would work better, but I avoid it now, and the once a month or so when I have to use it is always a struggle.My first truly disappointing printer from HP. Next time it will be a Canon.
For the price, you can't go wrong! And it works great! Doesn't scratch my lens/filters and gets all of the annoying dust particles off my glass. Nothing 'special' about it, but do yourself a favor and get the REAL thing. Don't try to skimp and save a few bucks by getting some cheap knock-off from China (I was tempted to, but refrained). Get the real thing.
I can't believe there are positive reviews of this horrid piece of junk. The box is a complete waste of valuable materials. The engineers responsible for this design, most probably do not have TV's and have probably never seen and HDTV. The box is painfully slow to do anything. The photograph rendering is horrid and very, very prone to distortion. The current firmware v1.02 only allows a 420 line resolution when using HDMI output. The box hangs when trying to play high bit rate MP3's and the text on the remote is unreadable in any but the brightest light.I wish I had seen a demo before I purchased this. It was a mistake.
We bought this clock radio in September, 2002. In early April of 2003 it just stopped working. None of the buttons would work. There was no warning, it just stopped working. This happened while the CD was playing. We had to unplug it to turn off the CD.
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.
This is a quite well made but inexpensive addition for my heavier set ups. You can move quite quickly to take pics in low light. I was tempted to go for more reputable brands but the price was right. I would recommend this buy.
There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who have an iPod and those who don't know what they're missing. It's small, it;s light, it's very easy to use, and the sound is incredible. I did order a leather case (online) which protects it and has belt clip, etc. You can even use it in a car with a tape player and an adapter (about $20) for a cd player. The battery holds a charge a long time.
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.
We purchased this DVD player after reading a good review about it in Outside magazine. Sounds like we were lucky and ours worked almost 5 months before it started to scratch the DVD's and not play anything. I sent it back three months ago and have called every two weeks since to find out when we could expect what I thought is/was going to be a NEW player for a $90 service charge. I am continually told it will be another two weeks before they are in stock. After reading the other reviews I have resigned to the fact that I will probably never see a replacement. Fine by me....I plan on buying another portable DVD player made by a company like Sony or Panasonic. Go Video's customer service is horrid. You can't even get a human being on the phone at their corporate office.
I've used this one time and it fogged up really badly. However before it did I could see that this should make starhopping and alignment much much easier. If I can I'll update this when I've gotten more time under my belt with it.
Great CD's for sure. I started to burn music as well as use the lightscribe feature instantly. I would buy these again for sure...
I have seen this SONY Battery Charger is reliable, non-failing and quick too. I had one with lesser mAh power, now this one charges batteries with lower Amps also.
First, let me explain my experiences with DVD players. My first was a Sony s330, given to me a few years ago. Then a Toshiba 2109, then a Panasonic RV31 (discussed in another review below), and now this Pioneer 440. This is included so that those with some of the other models have a reference point.The Sony, because it was my first, set the &quot;standard&quot; for good or bad. On my Toshiba 36in TV, which is supposed to be pretty decent, all of those players looked good. Besides the lack of component outputs and an occasional lipsync problem, the Sony was kept because its remote control was the best (though no lighted or glow-in-the-dark buttons), it has smooth FF and reverse, plus a convenient feature I'll mention later.The Toshiba had a good image, but I hated the control (I think it has been improved in newer models), and I didn't like the jerky FF and reverse. So I sold it after almost a year.I bought the Panasonic RV31 next, after reading many reviews on the net. It's apparently one of the few without a red-chroma bug, and its image is supposed to be very good. On my TV it did seem impressive, but I don't know if that was a placebo effect. However, it was returned because of one major problem: if I stop the movie and turn off the machine, it does not continue where it was stopped. Minor you may think, but my wife and I often watch movies late in the evening, and it's nice to continue where we left off before. Also, while it could play MP3s, it could only play them sequentially, not randomly. Kinda annoying. Also, while FF and reverse was smoother than the Toshiba, it was still inferior IMO to the Sony's. Or maybe I'm just used to the Sony.That brings me to the Pioneer 440. Again, lots of research (its score is really high at audioreview.com), and the price is reasonable. The control is OK, not worse than the Panasonic, but I still prefer the Sony the best. Again, maybe I'm just used to it. The image is great, though again maybe it's the placebo effect. FF and reverse seems smoother than the Panasonic and close to the Sony's, if a little different. It resumes play at the same location after being stopped and turned off. Finally, it can play MP3's randomly.If all that jabber above doesn't mean much, at least take the following advice. Unless you have a really nice HDTV (then you should get a progressive scan player!), the difference in image quality is not nearly as noticeable as remote control ergonomics and some of the convenience features. Finally, make sure the unit doesn't have any known bugs like the lipsync problem mentioned above, or problems playing certain movies.
I love my TomTom! I used to get lost in my own neighborhood, so it's nice to have the freedom to travel anywhere I want without worrying about planning my itinerary before I leave the house! Mapquest doesn't always give great directions, and even if it does, I still manage to lose my way. I was able to use my TomTom straight out of the box. Nothing to download, no battery to charge. It was ready to lead the way! I highly recommend this product to anyone!
Bought these for our printer to save a buck and damn glad we did! Very affordable and works just like OEM. No printer errors or blotchy printings. Excellent product!!! highly recommend
I am blown away that so many others have had the exact expierence I have had with this drive. I was very excited to purchase it when I built a new system about a year ago. My motherboard was one of the first to support ATA100 and I paid up for the drive. Easy to install and no problems for a solid 3 months. Then I noticed when running outlook that the drive would run and make a scratching sound making it impossible to work. This scratch and run would last up to 15 minutes where you would basically be completely locked off your computer. This only happened occassionally though and I dealt with it. As of today, I tried reformatting the drive 3 times and the scratching happens 50+ times per 8 hour day. Don't buy this drive even on clearance!
I have used my Zumo 450 in both the USA and Europe. It is easy to program and the database is fairly good in both locations. The unit is also rugged and waterproof and the mounting hardware is very solid.The negatives are the feature-set is limited compared to the less expensive car GPS units. The battery life is not very good - a couple of hours at best on my motorcycle trip in Europe. I have also had one instance of the unit just locking up which is almost impossible to recover from with removing the battery - a major pain in the butt.Would I but it again - yes - if the price was right versus other waterproof offerings.
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.
Bought both this camera and the Nikon 40X as Christmas gifts and everyone in the family couldn't be happier with both of these excellent cameras!My hubby was formally trained at the New York Institute of Photography way back in the 1970s and way before digital. It took this long for him to even consider buying a digital/SLR and he is SO HAPPY with the D-80 with this lens. I haven't seen him take this many photos since our kids were born years ago and it doesn't look like a passing thing either. We now have 4 cats so there's plenty of opportunities right there. And we look forward to our next trip as we are like 2 kids in a candy store. I am not trained in any way, so I just keep it on auto and snap away. WOW is all we can say! Read the explicit reviews for all the particulars, but just know that you can't go wrong with this camera. And the 40X has also passed with flying colors. You should also be able to find good deals on both. We've now ordered some filters & the remote, and will buy another lens. Be sure to only buy VR lenses as they are great!
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.
I got the product in an appropriate amount of packaging in a timely manner without defect. I was completely pleased. Thank you!
Small lens cleaning system that stores in camera bag or pocket. Easy to use and cleans the lens as expected.
Stay away from this recorder, because Philips does not provide technical support. The unit will not let me finalize and keeps giving me an error message "Update". I called Philips, but they had no support information. Instead, they referred me to their web site, which, of course had zero technical information. Good bye Philips!
It's an ok blow dryer, the nozzle needs to be thinner. The nozzle is to big if you are trying to do the Dominic blow out
Works like a charm for knowing how much power a device is using and also calculates the cost of operation over various periods of time. Easy setup and the battery backup means that if the power goes off you don't loose your data it just suspends it until the power comes back on.
I bought this to scan large format film and some of my old 35mm negatives. It's fast, accurate, and easy to use. If you're new to scanning, there are alot of tradeoffs you make between scan density, output size, and noise reduction that are not outlined very well in the manuals. They are written assuming you know that. Not a big deal as there are a number of web resources to help you. These issues are common regardless of scanner platform. The scanner itself was easy to setup out of the box. Epson's software is incredibly easy to use and the quality is incredible. This is a great flatbed scanner that gives you incredible flexibility, quality at a decent price.
when i first got my ipod...i loved it!it's pink...engraved...i saved up for a lonnnngggg time to buy it.my warrenty expired 2 weeks ago, and just the other night it shut itself off. off as in, the buttons no longer work, my computer doesn't even recognize it's plugged-in-ness, and i'll i'm staring at is a dark, blank screen.i now have to drive 45 min away to cthe closist apple store only to hear them tell me that it's gonna be cheaper for me just to buy a new one.i searched the apple website extensively for an answer as to what could be wrong with my ipod. it was never dropped or went anywhere near water. after finding nothing in the pre-written help articles, i went to the message boards, hoping someone could give me an answer as to how to make it work again. have i gotten an answer? no. but i have gotten a ton of other people saying that they have the same problem!
I HAD THIS CAMERA FOR THREE MONTHS AND THE SCREEN CRACKED! IT WAS IN A CASE ON MY DESK WHEN I TOOK IT OUT OF THE CASE AND DISCOVERED THE CRACKED SCREEN, I CALLED CANON AND THE SERVICE REP. SAID I MUST HAVE DROPPED IT! THEY WILL NOT FIX SO THE CAMERA HAS BEEN SITTING UNUSED FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. I HAVE SINCE GOTTEN A KODAK EASYSHARE AND I LOVE IT. THE CANON POWERSHOT IS NOW A PAPER WEIGHT.CYNTHIA IN FLORIDA
Thought I was going to have to return my Tivo. Our Verizon FIOS system uses a much lower signal level than needed by the Tivo; but, adding this to the front end of the system ensured good quality to my other STBs, plus gave the Tivo enough signal to work happily now. Great!
Excellent Quality leather,nice soft and fits the Zune like a glove. Great buy.Maria
My brand new LT26WX84 finally arrived a few days ago. I was so excited. First of all, I have to say this LCD looks very attractive on the exterior. It looks almost as good as the Hitachi 42&quot; plasma where the front is all black except the speaker grill on the bottom which is silver. Just like most of the other LCDs, all the AV connections are on the side of the unit except the digital DVI-D interface which is at the bottom. There are a total of 3 sets of connectors although I am not sure why the components for Input 1 are on one side while the RCA audio for Input 1 are on the other side. This poses inconvenience if your component cable also has audio, which is the case of my PS2.I have Dish network at home, but no HD yet. For standard definition (SD), the picture quality is slightly better than my 9year old JVC 27&quot; CRT (my viewing distance is about 8 ft), but it's only on par with Sharp 22&quot; Aquos. I was slightly disappointed in that. To put things in perspective, you can't expect an HD set to perform miracles on a SD source. The display can only be as good as the source. One thing that it definitly outshines the Sharp is the viewing angle. For the Sharp unit, the brightness of the picture changes significantly with the angle, but for LT26WX84, it's quite consistent (although still not approaching the CRT yet). The black level also appears to be slightly better than the Sharp by a hair.Next, I tried my DVD source. Due to space consolidation, I was using my PS2 to playback DVD video. The PQ is quite nice--vivid colors while showing a lot of details. I am sure if you have a progressive scan DVD player, it will look even more amazing. Nonetheless, my PS2 games also never looked better. I am sure Xbox will do even better since it is HD capable. Regrettably, I don't have an HD source, so I can't comment on the PQ. But, based on what I have seen in the store, it shouldn't be short of breathtaking.The only problem with this set is the red color. It appears that red looks a little bit fuzzy esp. for SD source. I tried to adjust the Tint, and it helped a little. But still, red is not as good as I hope it'd be. If other folks have the same set, I'd like to know your settings. Mine are (tint, color, picture, bright, detail) as follows: -8, -10, +10, +4, +10. Overall, if I were to rate this unit, I'd give it a solid 4 star. It needs some tweakings, but excellent bang/$ value.
This is a beautiful case and pretty strong in construction. The price is pretty good too. I managed to put 2 bodies w/ lens attached, 2 flashes and some extra accessories at once..etc.
Update - I wrote this in 2006. It is now 2012. It's still going strong! Use it everyday. It's a workhorse!My two-button Logitech TrackMan trackball mouse died after 5 years of hard use. I looked around for a new trackball (like the trackball much better than a regular mouse for use on the recliner!) and found this one. I received it today and plugged it in to my Win XP Pro laptop.This mouse was so easy to configure and very easy to get used to using. The buttons, while a little smaller than I would like, nevertheless provide a great experience.I'm very happy with this choice.
I bought this headset for my new laptop. I've had headsets with mic for laptops for years. I initially started with on-the-ear design, then after trying a number of those I settled with in-the-ear ones, since I found them more comfortable, in a lot of situations produce the same or better sound, and it's easy for those to have a fairly reasonable noise isolation.So this one is a break of my trend for years, yet I really like this headset. It's very comfortable, more comfortable then all on-the-ear headsets I've ever used, yet doesn't cost you a fortune. Most of my less comfortable on-the-year ex-headsets were more expensive then this one.I'm not very sure how the noise cancelling work, but it works great. When I have the headset on and no sound is being played, I can easily hear the surrounding sound, such as those from TV. Yet if I start having some sound play on my laptop, it's clear that it supresses the ambient sound. Not to a point that you can't hear it at all, but it really enhances the content being played on your computer.I can't hear the sound from this microphone by myself as I'm the one using it, but my mom told me that the sound quality is better than the one I used before.Although I'm a user of Windows Live Messenger, I don't use it to "call computers" too often, so the in-line call botton isnot too useful for me. Yet the in-line volume control is still nice, and from my observation it directly communicates with Windows 7 that changes the volume setting on Win7.I really like this headset. It's a bit pitty that it's a USB headset so I can't use it to watch TV or non-computer activities.
I think this is an OK scanner. I would actually give it 4 stars.The scans are very good quality and it scans pretty quickly [even quicker using the WinXP Camera & Scanner Wizard].I personally find the software with it kind of difficult to use but that could be because I seldom use or need to scan. Maybe if I used it more often I'd like it better.It's really not a bad unit, all in all. I upgraded it from 3 to 4 stars.
Great for everything I use it for.. My PS3 looks incredible, HD cable is flawless.. no complaints.. no problems had it for almost a year and use it 8hr a day..
Wow, what an awful router. I'm no stranger to computer hardware and I've tried every (poorly documented and ill conceived) solution typical to wireless router as well as those specifically recommended by D-Link. From firmware, configurations, channels, different ISPs, different physical locations in the house as well as multiple residences. The results are the same... bad or worse.D-Link's Dir-655 short-bus offering stutters along with anemic speeds, frequent disconnects and all around wretched performance. I can safely say that the old WRT-54G sitting in my trunk of tech, outperforms the D-Link Dir-655. Honestly, they should have called it the F-Link Duh-655.Do not, under any circumstance waste a penny on this router. You could not GIVE me one for FREE, and I wouldn't wish this router on my worst enemy. Lesson learned, stay away from D-Link, they have no business being in the router industry.
i got this sound system for my computer about a week ago. the high frequency notes sounds awesome but the middle notes isn't all that good. not for classical music. R&B,pop,rock....AMAZING sound.
Watch out this TV has a ton of problems check out Fixia.com! I have had this less than 2 years and the thing has had 3 major problems. Panasonic has finally given up sending people out to fix it. Now if i want anything I have to pay myself when the TV was a lemmon to begin with. What a joke you pay $1400 for a TV and they rip you off. This TV has 3 common problems 1 The power board (when this happens it will not turn on) 2 The electronics package ( when this happens it give u bar code lines usually the left hand side 3 The plasma screne itself ( when this happens half or all the screne will go black or white) DO NOT BUY THIS TV
7 FT for $1 is a steal if you have Amazon Prime.The Cable is stable and durable. Cables to Go is a great brand.
High quality at a low price. I really never needed a machine at home that printed more than black and white drafts of manuscripts. When I work on a paper at home or want to print from the web, I don't care whether I have color. However, once I got this machine, I was amazed at the quality of printing and copying. The menu on the machine allows you to choose black and white vs. color printing and copying. I never knew how convenient it was to have a copy machine at home until now. (I don't need a fax, and I haven't yet tried the scan feature on the machine.) I have only a few quibbles with the clarity of set-up directions, and a USB cable was NOT included. Be ready with your own cable if you're in a hurry to set it up. Other than that, so far (I bought it about a month ago) I love it.
Very good price, It arrived on time, in very good conditions, well packaged, excellent quality, I like it very much
This is a great camera! Nice big lens that gives real nice pictures even in low light situations. The optical zoom is extraordinary, and while things might look a little shaky through the view finder, the images come out clear and in focus. I think the shakiness may be just a facsimile of the small LCD through the viewfinder, and Olympus probably didn't spend a lot of money on stabilization software. The camera is easy to use, fits in my hand easily, takes pictures easily, and is a joy to use. I've been playing with it in the auto mode, and I'm really looking forward to playing with all the different ways I can set aperature and shutter speed and all those other adjustments that I never wanted to waste film on playing with. I bought the refurbished one through Raintrade, and so far (two weeks) everything is totally fine.
This is a fantastic scanner. It has some really neat features if you are willing to spend that much. I suggest buying a USB cable to program it with because the cable it comes with does not fit into many new computers. Otherwise, no other complaints! Great scanner!
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.
I already purchased this mem before and was adding another 1gb to max out my old computer. Highly recommend this product!
I bought this mp3 player in March or April 2006 to replace my Sony E-505 mp3 player, which kicked the bucket (literally) after I dropped it in one filled with water. Before that I had an iRiver, which was a fantastic player, but I was attracted to the Sansa mainly because of its price, which is excellent considering the features you get. The Sansa comes equipped with radio tuners, some nifty playlist sorters, a stopwatch, a voice recorder and a sports armband, among other things. It is also programmed to work with Windows, so music downloading is very easy. Overall, it seemed like a good deal.Well, I wanted to wait to write my review so I could comment on its durability. I'm glad I waited, because it's now June, and the Sansa inexplicably died a few days ago. It keeps coming up with an error message that says that the drive is full, but then it says that there are no songs on the player. I've tried changing the battery, hooking it up to the computer and fiddling with the controls, but nothing works. Granted, I used it a lot- mainly during workouts- but I never abused it. Even under heavy usage, a flash drive mp3 player should last a lot longer than three months. Additionally, I was only marginally satisfied with the sound quality of the player, and the battery life was not that great. Of course, it only uses one AAA battery, but I had to change it every week.My recommendation? If you're serious about your music and/or plan to use your player a lot, spend a little more money and get a better and more durable one. Sony and iRiver both make excellent mp3 players that are well worth the extra money.
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!
I am a couch potato who loves to watch TV. I got this TV for a X-Mas gift and I love it. I watch a lot of pro wrestling and I use the picture in picture to watch two diferent wrestling programs at one time. The surround sound brings the whole arena right to my living room. I love this TV...
Indeed. I chose it for its small size and it is just what I need to protect and carry my Panasonic Lumix FZ8. The inside pocket holds it fast and the small extra pouches hold SD cards, cables, filters...More: It fits in my hand luggage. I love it.
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!
The unit worked for a day or two, but now reboots itself every 30 seconds, dropping the connection. This continues even after power cycling it and reverting to the default settings. Absolutely useless!
Hace unos dias compre este modelo aprovechando el excelente precio, y por supuesto luego de ver algunos "reviews". Es mi primer DVD recorder, por tanto, no tengo ninguna referencia. Pero en general, hace lo que quiero: grabar programas de la tv (el tuner funciona bien) y grabar el monton de mini DV tapes que tengo tomados con mi camara sony. Me parece excelente esta funcion, con la entrada DV. Mi unica queja ahora ahora es el control remoto, poco alcance y necesita que este direccionado exactamente hacia el sensor. Ademas, no siempre responde.
If you have a Palm Z22 and you want the best case to protect it, then you want this one, and the price was very good for something that is very hard to find.
This Polaroid One Step Express Instant Camera is not the latest model, but it is good & fun enough for people who want to "catch the moment"-- take and get pic in hands within 3 min.Digital cameras & images are great. You can almost take as many as pictures you want and would not be afraid of wasting your films. As the instant film is more expensive, you may not take pic that "freely" but what's on the pic will be what you treasure and you would like to keep. The size, shape, & texture of the instant film can give you something different & a little "nostagia" flavor.There was black & white film for this model, unfortunately, they are no longer manufactured. So, only color films are available for its use. That's a little disappointing, but I think this camera is still fun to have. :)
I just love the titanium sandisk series.Never felt so confident about a data storage product like I do about this one. It's reliable, fast and practically undistructable. What else do I need to say?
I received this coupler with a piece of plastic broken off on the inside of one half which prevented it from working at all. Just bad luck.
It turns out the book is wrong when it tells you to use ALT + F11 to activate the switch. It is actually fn + F11...After figuring that out... the switch works pretty well!
I chose to get this nicely priced car MP3 player mainly because of the MP3 capability and the SONY brand.ID3: The unit can read ID3 tags embedded in the MP3 songs, but only ID3 V1 not the ID3 V2, which can contain more information. And while it disply the tag/album/track, it will scroll the whole name once and then stop scrolling, displaying the first 8 characters, which I don't like.Recognize Disc: To play a mp3 disc, it takes about 10 seconds to read the contents, for a disc contains 680MB and around 100 files. After that, you never notice any waiting to switch between sounds. The manual said you can't have the file tree for more than 8 levels, which I think is more than enough. And the more levels you have, the more startup time. And I don't think the player can memorized the disc it reads before, so every you insert a disc, it take the same amount of time to recognize it.MP3 bitrate: All my songs are compressed using lame, with 192KB+ VBR (sometimes, 320KB). This unit has not problem at all read and play them. And while it plays MP3, I didn't notice and skip even if I shake the unit hard. :)Connectors: On the back end of the player, you will find iso socket, antenna connector, 2 sets of RCA connector for external amplifier (Front and Rear). 1 set of RCA for the audio input. And a bus terminal.Sound Quality: I didn't compare this unit with others. The manual said it rated 90dB for CD audio, which relatively low in its class.Temperature: I tried the unit in a open environment (not in the car) for 8 hours, then it becomes something like 70F.
this product works well, the packaging intact, no problems so far. The shipment arrived very fast to Peru, thanks for all.
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!!
I needed headphones (not ear-phones) so I can lay in bed and listen to music or meditate. My needs were great sound and flat shape, small on-ear headphones.I originally found these headphones when they were private labeled by Radio Shack. I immediately knew they were koss, but they were on sale for $20.00.I always thought they sounded excellent for the price, similar but not as good to my Grado $99 headphones which are extraordinary for the price. Sadly, the weak link is that inline volume control on the wire, it's constantly breaking and I have to replace the headphones every year or two. Unfortunately, they keep making them with that stupid inline volume control but they sound so darn good it's worth it.
This is a nice start up speaker system for people buying there first subwoofer system.even though it is only a 2.1 sytem it greatly improves audio quality from systems with out subwoofers.easy plug and play set upfor people wanting great sound quality try a 5.1 or 7.1 instead
It is basically an up graded model of the Sony MZR-30, but not as good as the MZR-50.
The iPod is sweet. It's worth every penny. It will change the way most people will approach their music collection. It allows a maxium amount of storage with the minimum complexity to get at it. On top of that it looks great. Yeah, it get scratches, the stainless steel smudges, but so what?? You can still read the display, see yourself on the back, and the selection wheel spins effortlessly. Oh yeah, and if you go into the about menu and hold down the center button there's a little suprise.
My mom has been looking for a new salad shooter for over a year now, since her last one broke. It's almost impossible to find them in stores anymore. So I looked on Amazon for a Christmas present for her. I cam across this one, with great reviews, so I decided to go for it. It was a great price, and even included a few other attachments. My mom absolutely loves it. The input stack is bigger than most other shooters the way it seems, so you can fit more/larger food into it with ease. We normally buy 5lb blocks of cheese, and then shred it ourselves, so this really does the trick. You can fit larger chunks in the top, and it shreds it with ease.
I bought the Canon RS-80N3 last week for my Canon 60D. This remote is NOT compatible with the Canon 60D like it is says. Not recommended if you have this camera.
the description would lead you to believe that the ink cartridges will fit all picturemate printers, but this won't fit the smaller printers like the PM 225 picturemate charm
A decent sound, definitely not the best but very decent for the money
let just say i gave my ipod away!!!!!!
I bought this because I could use my same telephone line. It works great. I would recommend this product. It's small and easy to use.
I got this for permanent installation on my Canon EF 16-35 L II lens, and it works great. It's not a thin filter, but I don't see increased vignetting. This filter cleans quite readily with a micro fiber cloth.- EDIT 11/7/2012 -This filter has stood up to a lot of use, but it's developed a bit of a rattle. It's not really loose, and I'm not worried that it will fall out or anything, but since part of the purpose of this filter is weather sealing I'm wondering about its integrity and I've removed a star from my initial review. Otherwise its held up. The finish isn't super durable, but not super cheap either. Still, for the money I'd say it's a good buy.
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.
This USB 2.0 port might work fine, but, if your system does not have a PCI slot with revision 2.2, forget it. Unfortunately, I didn't check first. After installing the card and the supplied software, my system said the card was working fine, but no USB device was detected or recognized. I checked my system and found my PCI slots were actually revision 2.1. I installed a Belkin USB 2.0 dual-port PCI card instead, which is compatable with PCI revision 2.1, and everything worked fine.
I love that it has magnets and is right on the side of my fridge. no more searching for pad and paper to start a shopping list. just hit print and go shopping! a little bit of a learning curve and time needed to add specific items not on list but so worth it. and i like the option of being able to have 2 lists working at the same time. you can even edit the categories and put them in order of your local store so i don't have to double back for an item.
pictures are crisp and clean.. the camera is easy to use and the size is just right.
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 bought this charger after losing my Canon one. Real Canon chargers are 10x the price of this one, so I thought I'd try it, and I'm glad I did! It works perfectly, and it comes with the car charger, which is awesome for traveling. I would highly recommend saving a few bucks and getting this charger. I actually ordered 2 in case one didn't work (both do work), and it was still less than half the price of ordering a name brand one!
I live in a 48 year old house with absolutely terrible wiring. Stereo systems, computers, and the flat panel TV using these line conditioners have all continued to work flawlessly. I've had multiple electronics failures where I haven't used it.It does make an audible clicking noise when the line voltages drop or surge. The sound makes me feel warm, fuzzy, and protected.
Wonderful radio for 2 weeks. Then broke. Metal connection where battery is inserted. Unusable. Frustrating. Oh Well.
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.
I heard about the Monstor Outlets to go on Geek Brief TV and thought it would be perfect for travel, or when going to conferences and many other uses. For this price, theer's really no reason not to buy it and just stick it in your laptop bag. Since buying this, I've had a sibling and friend ask if I could order one for them.
I HAVE HAD MY BOSE AM 10"s THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO THIS ONE ALTHOUGH THEY LOOK IDENTICAL, SINCE 1996 AND I MUST SAY THE SOUND ON MY SURROUND SOUND THEATER SYSTEM STILL MAKES ME JUMP WHEN I PLAY A DVD WITH EITHER D T S OR DOLBY 5.1 ........ BOSE ALTHOUGH THEY MAKE VERY EXPENSIVE SYSTEMS REALLY OFFER A PRODUCT THAT WILL LAST YOU THROUGH THE YEARS. AND IF YOU READ CNET OR ONE OF THE OTHER ONLINE REVIEWERS YOU WILL NOTICE HOW ALL THE OTHER WANNA BE SPEAKER MANUFACTURERS ONLY COMPARE THEMSELVES TO BOSE, AND NO ONE ELSE I WONDER WHY????????
We had two of these. One of them failed altogether right out of warranty; it would drop all connections a few minutes after powerup. The other one was also behaving erratically and slowing traffic on the network for no apparent reason, even after frequent restarts.
This was not the little pod I wanted to buy, but Amazon was out at the time. However, now that I have it, it is working great. Features I was looking for were light weight, small size, and (obviously) stable. So far, it meets all those expectations for a very small price. The legs extend smoothly and still lock down solid. When fully extended, I think the pod is quite solid, even when I am moving the camera while shooting video with camcorder. It has all the different movement points lockable so once you set it where you want it, it stays put.Overall, its simple, solid.
They sent the wrong thing. The ends were reversed it was very inexpenive so did not bother sending it back.I put in another order thru amazon and got the right thing.
I have rather sweaty fingers (I tell ya, this is really annoying), so it is essential for me NOT to rely on touch pad too much. This tiny mouse has been a life saver for me. It is rather affordable, and works pretty well with many (but not all; occasionally it doen't work on very, very smooth surfaces) surfaces. There are more expensive chordless models, but in many occasions, I'll be working on my notebook computer with limited amount of space, so having the &quot;retractable&quot; chord doesn't bother me at all.&quot;Retractable&quot; is indeed the key here. It's so compact that you don't feel that you are carrying around yet another tiny electronic gadget along with your cell phone, mp3 player, shaver, etc., etc. Anyways, highly recommended.
This product did not work. I popped it into the cassette player in my car and no sound came out. I have another one that does work, so I know how they are suppose to work. This one doesn't.
I've been using a 128MB flash drive for about a year and found the space limiting so I decided to buy the SanDisk 256 MB Cruzer Mini. I just opened it and placed it in my Mac's keyboard USB port only to get a &quot;low power warning&quot; saying it wouldn't work. This makes it useless to me unless I go out and buy a powered USB Hub. All the convienence of this device is lost if I have to crawl around behind my tower, unplug a cable, and then plug in the flash drive everytime I want to use it. And of course since I use it primarily to move data from home to work I guess I'd need to buy a powered hub there as well. I guess I should return it but I had to mutilate the packaging in order to get to it. I probably would have been better off buying a second 128MB flash drive and just carry two around.
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.
There are scores of reviews about the D80 on here, so I'll try to just add relevant information for someone buying this body *now*If you're buying this body today, I'd suggest buying it for no more than ~650 or so if you can, or even better, buy it used from a reputable source for under 600. The new D90's are coming out soon, and though I love my D80 dearly, it just doesn't make sense to be paying 700+ for this big guy anymore. If you *need* to buy a dslr camera *now* you're probably better off just renting one from a pro camera store.
Much better built and quality than smaller size Salad Shooter you can buy at retail outlet. This is more of a professional quality; larger and better built.
We've bought several of these. They are the best stands for Apple laptops. We use these along with external monitors and makes a great setup.Recently got a Macbook Air and this does not work as well with it. The front profile of the Air is so thin that the front pads barely touch. Would be nice if Rain would design a stand for the Air or redesign this to be more compatible with the Air.
I am 48 years old and have never owned an MP3 player before. Prior to this, I saw the MP3 player as one of those gadgets that teenagers were always fiddling with. I finally learned that with an MP3 player I could just buy the songs I wanted and not the whole CD, so that is why I decided to look into them. I could not care less about "brand names" and did not have any preference towards any of the players as I knew nothing about them. I was looking at Zune, Ipod, and creative (the three main ones that I could find) and did a lot of reading up on of them before I bought the Nano. All three sounded good and it was a tough choice. In the end, I bought the Nano because:1. I did not like the sound of the $15 dollar "rental" fee that Microsoft charges for the Zune. If you want a song permanently, you have to buy it in addition to the rental fee. I don't like the sound of the points system, either.2. Ipods come different models and sizes. The Nano was the size and price that best suited my buget.3. Ipod Itunes has more music than the others, and music is my main use.4. I already had a satellite radio boombox that also doubled as an Ipod player, saving me the expensive of buying an additional player for one of the other MP3's.5. The Creative was harder to find in my area.I just began using the Nano today and am thrilled with the purchase. I bought a prepaid music card and used it immediately. I had no trouble at all with installing software, purchasing, or downloading the music. The Ipod sceen is somewhat small, but easy to see and navigate. The click wheel is also nice, a little hard to get used to, but very fast. There is a "hold" button that you can use to prevent the device from accidently turning on. There is a clock and calender included. I cannot believe something this fun comes in such a small package!! (But I guess that applies to all MP3's) I wish these were around 30 years ago! I am now a older person fiddling with a gadget.I found the Apple web site to be very helpful with tutorials etc. The information included with the Nano was not very helpful. I also bought the Ipod and Itunes for Dummies book and have been very pleased with it.I can see myself buying another in the future, but will also still consider Zune if I want to upgrade.
well there not much to say, but I love it!the web cam works really well, whenvever I log onto skype my friends and familly always say how cleary they can see me.the whole thing is just fantastic, I don't regret buying it, I am glad I waited before upgrading to this from my imac G3.It was well worth the wait!!
Nice resting feel for the hand, but the BEST thing about the Logitech Trackman is the smoooooth roll of the wheel -- makes computer work a real pleasure. Our last trackerball product, from a different company, had the most sluggish wheel action! I struggled with it for too long and won't let that happen again.
I was initially pleased with the Linkstation Live. Installation was fairly easy, performance was adequate considering I was accessing it mostly over 802.11g, and the value was good.One of the features I was most intrigued by was the DLNA support. I bought a PS3 and wanted to stream music from the Linkstation to the console. After figuring out a few quirks such as required folder names for media files, I was able to get the PS3 to find and play them on the Linkstation. Unfortunately, this feature proved extremely unreliable. The DLNA service seemingly would go to sleep and I'd have to log in to the Linkstation's web interface in order to refresh the database. That's annoying to the point of being practically useless. Then finally, the entire service seemed to freeze. I could see a only a few .MP3s I had in the root of the music folder, but none of the CDs I'd ripped into sub-folders. No amount of stopping/starting/rebooting helped. I had to give up on media sharing entirely. Emails to Buffalo's tech support only yielded "We've never heard of this problem", but I found other people grousing about it on web forums.Oh yeah, about two months after the warranty period, the unit failed entirely. I won't miss it.
I use this cable for my home network, which includes cable modem, router, gigabit switch and media extenders. The snagless feature is a definite plus.
This is my second attempt at doing business with an Amazon Partner. Once again, I am unhappy. I bought two of these keyboards, they were described as new. They both came in scratched up boxes with broken or missing seals. Neither were packaged like new inside the boxes as well, internal packaging was ripped and the typical protective cover for USB connection was missing in both. Obviously these were returned or refurbished items. I have asked Amazon for a refund.I like the keyboard model, I'll just be getting it from somewhere else.
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.
Purchased the CROSLEY Varsity STACK O MATIC as a CHRISTMAS present for my husband. We had a collection of LPs and 45s gathering dust in the garage and thought it would be a good way to celebrate a "retro" Christmas as a positive end to the troubling economic year of 2009.AMAZON shipped the unit in excellent packing/shipping condition. The sound is Great, and it is very easy to stack up to 6 records, LPs easier than 45s with the clip in center piece, and enjoy prolonged play.Overall- I was very very impressed with the look and feel of the unit. Orginally thought we would pull the player out and use when needed, but it is so COOL LOOKING that we keep it out all the time. Makes for a fun winter evening... playing the old tunes and taking a trip down 70's Memory Lane.
I wanted to write this review to clarify something, someone else had written; that this doesn't work for a Mac. Maybe the drivers changed since the last review by a Mac user (I hope they have seeing that the last review was 10/03). I haven't had any problems getting this to work on my computer, witht he drivers provided on the install disc. I am running on a Dual 2 GhZ G5, with Mac OS 10.4.3I got this a few weeks ago, and since then it has worked beautifully. The recording works easy. Very intuitive. The recordings sound-wise are decent. Plugging in the recorder to my computer, and downloading the audio files, could not be any easier.I would strongly recommend this recorder.
Cool styling and ease of use make this a good choice for storing and retriving CDs or DVDs easily. You can also stack more of the same units safely on top because of the docking holes that hold firmly.
This watch was a disappointment for what you pay for it. It is hard to read at an angle, the countdown timer you would use to start a race is difficult to use and nearly inaudible. The concept behind this watch is neat, it looks nice, but Suunto should update this product and stop selling this particular watch. For a simpler, more user friendly Suunto sailing watch I recommend the M3.
I purchased this August 2005, but did not install until March 2006. Only used the radio, not daily but on weekends mostly. Died in December. Because no other unit had the same screw pattern and I didn't want to drill 4 new monster holes in the cabinet I considered paying for a replacement until I saw all these negative reviews. I called Sam's Club where I purchased the unit for $199 and told them its history. They asked if I had the box, I said why would I. They said bring it back with your receipt if you have it! Got my money back today! Replaced it with a GPX with 7" TV for $39. If it lasts a year I'll be happy, even with the new holes
I am just learning about digital cameras and have my first one. My neice helped me order this item that she says is the best. I have not used it yet.
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.
I received the Lowepro Transporter strap for free with the purchase of a Lowepro camera backpack. DO NOT buy or use this camera strap! I was dumb enough to put it on my camera (Canon 40D with the Canon 24-70mm L-series lens). I had the camera around the neck and one shoulder. While I was photographing and moving around and shifting the camera from my front to my side, one of the quick release buckles released, and my camera hit the concrete floor from walking hight. Let me tell you that the quick release buckles respond to touch extremely well. If you accidentally grab the strap in the wrong place, the release buckle will open. I was in shock. I had a nice repair bill from Canon. I am outraged that there are no fail-safes in place that could have prevented this from happening when I'm busy photographing. I would not recommend this camera strap to anyone. It may not happen to you, but it CAN happen. Lowepro, if you read this, take camera straps with quick release buckles off the market. They're a lawsuit waiting to happen.
I don't know anyone nowadays that still uses 3.5 floppies, but there are plenty of other uses for this Mounting Kit Bracket. Having a standard Lenovo PC, I have an extra bay whuich I wanted to place a multi-media USB 3.0 internal Combo reader. It fit perfectly. The unit just slided in and my "USB Combo" fit with the four screws. It n9ice, easy and conveneient.For other possible uses, take a look at these various devices:Sabrent 75-in-1 Multi Flash Media Card Reader/writer(With power cord) (CRW-UINB),Uspeed PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Combo/ 3-Ports USB 3.0 Hub & USB 3.0 6-Solts All-in-1 Card Reader, Can Read SD, SDHC, SDXC, Mini SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SD, MS, CF, MD CardorHooToo HT-CR001 PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Combo. 3 USB 3.0 HUB with 6-Slot Multi USB 3.0 Card Reader. All USB 3.0! Standard 3.5'' Floppy Size, Easy to Install. [One Step to Upgrade Your PC to USB 3.0] Can Read [UHI-S and UDMA type, SD, SDHC, SDXC, Mini...].
The first time out of the box trying the retractable cord, the button that retracts it got permantly stuck down. I am sure that this is a direct indication of the quality of Andis products - be fore warned!!!
Beware the warranty. You've got only 90 days. Within that 90 days, you pay to ship to Coby (it came out to $12 for me) and a $6 for Coby to ship back to you. In all, you pay more to get this garbage serviced than you pay upfront. This is the case for all Coby products. Check Coby USA's site for the bad news on warranty costs.Save yourself some time money and spend the extra $10 to get a good product from a reputable brand, with a regular 1-year warranty, and not this crapola-knock-off garbage.
I love this beauty tool. Have had it for a couple months now and it shows no signs of dying out. Unlike my previous 2 hot air brushes from Hot Tools, which burned out relatively fast. Great value for the price and have not found anything better.
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.
I just got this keyboard a week ago. After a week usage, it works perfect for my HTPC. I read some negative feedback and was worry about the quality of this keyboard. However, I guess the manufacturer fixed the problem.
For heaven's sake. Go to wikipedia and learn that xD is an obsolete media no longer supported as of 2010. Sheesh. It was a proprietary media Olympus tried to make people use in their cameras, and it's slow and limited in size.
I bought this printer a couple of years ago, and have had no problems with it at all. Scans come out very clear, picture printing quality is impressive, and the ink cartridges won't break the bank. I like that you can replace the ink tanks individually instead of having to replace all at once.
Targus CVR217 Neoprene Slip CaseSome the reviews listed are obviously for different bags as they mention carrying lots of extras or "backpack". This is a thin zippered slipcase with the addition of carrying handles and a shoulder strap. I looked at it at the store and it looks like my 17" laptop would fit, although I don't think you could carry much else except a few papers and pens. I don't think the power cord will fit without stretching the front pocket. I didn't notice if the strap has metal fasteners, but it does not have 1" of padding.It would be OK for occasional use if you don't mind carrying your cord separately.
I purchased this printer when it was on sale at staples during a previous tax season. It worked great to print out my tax's that year, but a few months later I had tried to print some images I created in photoshop and the printer was unable to print anything. I checked the software and found out that both ink cartrages were full, but apparently there is something weird with these printer cartridges which cause them to get blocked. I spent hours trying to clean the print heads via software and when things finally started working the multi-colored print cartridge ran out of blue. So I had to run out to the store and drop $30 on a new color printer cartridge.Everytime I try to print something on this printer it's the same story, full ink cartridge but the printer won't print no matter how much I clean the cartridge. The closest I've come to actually solving this issue is after talking to a guy at one of the "printer ink refill places" who suggested using windex and wiping the print head a certian way in order to clear up the blockage. But even after that process the quality of the prints were horrible.I used to love HP printers but my experiance with this printer has put me off of ever purchasing another one of their products. From now on I'll be buying either Epson, or Cannon.I simply can't afford to drop $70.00 for a new black & color cartridge every time I need to print something out, especially not when the ones I currently own are 3/4 of the way full but won't print due to poor print head design.
I tried to configure this product 4 times and it just didnt work. The icons on my computer said connected to the internet but none of my online applications could connect. Spent tons of paper downloading help from Microsoft's website, yet no luck.The notebook adapter would just not recognise my home wireless network. So, after hours of endless hope i gave the kit back to Best Buy and got a linksys kit instead. It was cheaper and i had my entire network setup in less than 20 minutes. I might be the ony one out there who loves Microsoft products, but this was a major disapointment.
I ordered a black case and the description and pictures even said black. Even my package slip said black, how come I got a bronze? I've never seen a black 'til I saw the pictures in this site, does it even exist?Anyone out there buy this and get the same experience?
I've had my Logitech Harmony 550 for well over two years and I still think it is one of the best remotes, period. The initial setup was easy using the pre-defined device settings from the web based configurtaion tool. They are about a 90% solution, in my opinion, and I really appreciated being able to "tinker" with the settings and fine-tune them over time. I saw one person comment that they don't have a "period" button, so they can't enter digital TV channels. I fixed that early on by using my original remote to program the "*" button to be the dot. It has worked perfectly since.About a year ago, I started having trouble with my DVR not powering on as part of the startup sequence, so I reprogrammed the "B" button to toggle the power on my DVR when I am in my "Watch DVR" activity mode.The fact that the primary focus of this remote is activity based - Watch TV, Watch DVR, Watch DVD, Play radio, Use laptop, Play Wii, etc. makes it incredibly easy for most anyone to pick up "my" remote and control all of my entertainment devices, without knowing which device is which, or what inputs to select, or any of the other quirks of my configuration. And if the initial activity button doesn't quite work right, the Help button does an amazing job of walking through the individual steps to get everything configured correctly.I have also added other odds and ends of new equipment over the years, and I found it was easy to go back to the configuration program and add them in to the remote.I use rechargeable NiMH batteries in the remote and only have to recharge them a few times per year.My wife says this is the best "techie" thing I have ever had. For her, it just works.
After one month, I'm quite happy with this DVD player: it's thin, reasonably attractive, and able to play everything I've thrown at it, even disks rejected by my other players for having too many scratches. It does come with the worst remote control I've ever used, however, with weak power, tiny and hard-to-press buttons, and a counter-intuitive layout. The player is 110-240V and 50/60 Mhz compatible, and allows easy switching between PAL and NTSC output. 25 bucks is a very good deal.
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!
I highly recommend this product. I was looking to upgrade an older desktop for a relatively inexpensive cost and this did the trick!
Having just received a used version of this product from an Amazon reseller today, it seems appropriate to write a review using the LOGITECH CORDLESS COMFORT DUO. Everything but batteries was included in my like-new purchase, including a shrink wrapped Setup manual with a 2002 copyright date.Showing beginning signs of repetitive keystroke irritation, continued attention to better ergonomic solutions is important. Already I have a fully adjustable Herman Miller Aeron chair, under-desk keyboard drawer, and Logitech Marble Mouse trackball accompanying my standard Mac extended keyboard.LOGITECH CORDLESS KEYBOARD[Edited March 10, 2007: Keyboard periodically malfunctions -- either becoming unresponsive to keystrokes, repeating keys with no hands on the keyboard, or locking caps. This may be symptomatic of a defective unit, a serious design flaw or poor battery life. See customer comments.]I like the fact that the split keyboard is curved in a more natural wrist position. Small legs beneath the keyboard tilt the keyboard forward but can introduce rocking when the palm rest is not securely attached. Just make certain it is securely snapped in. With or without the attachment, the keyboard does not fit in my under-desk tray so it sits on top of my desk. (Therefore, the original keyboard remains in the tray allowing me to use either one.) There are no USB ports on the wireless keyboard.It does not take long to get used to typing on the split keyboard. Because of the angle, it is easy to accidently transpose the Shift and Return (Enter) keys with my right pinky. Just noticing personal behavior, I tend to rest my left palm on the wrist rest and elevate my right hand so that only finger tips are touching. (The ergonomic manual advises against resting either palm on a surface.) Keys require full depression, which may annoy some touch typists. (I learned to type on a manual typewriter so am used to pressing hard.) Number keys are appropriately split between the 6 and 7. Keys are slightly louder than my standard Mac keyboard with the spacebar providing the most acoustics.Function keys are from F1 through F12 (typical on Windows keyboards) instead of F16 on the standard Mac extended keyboard (but extra 4 customizable buttons are included on the Logitech keyboard). Modifier keys are clearly labeled with Mac and Windows symbols. There is no light on the Caps Lock key to indicate it is enabled. It's pretty much a given that a keyboard skin for this odd shaped layout is unavailable. Too bad, since I am frequently rinsing the one for my standard keyboard. Perhaps the different location, on top of the desk will keep the Logitech one clean.It is possible to use the peripherals without the Logitech software (at least on the Mac) but installing enables configuration of four (supposedly five) hot-key buttons on the cordless keyboard and five on the cordless mouse. The installer was straightforward without a hitch on OS X 10.3.9. The same Logitech Control Center can assign actions to my Marble Mouse trackball buttons. Hot keys can open folders, launch documents/applications, go to a Web page, or perform a keystroke, adjust monitor brightness, or eject a CD. Only the so-called power button did not respond to any assignments.There's a IR connection between the base, keyboard and mouse rather than a battery draining Bluetooth. This is good since there is no switch to turn off the mouse or keyboard. IR range is excellent. Though I could not read the text, the up and down keys scrolled from across the room (about 12 feet) even when the keyboard was turned away from the base. So you could use the keyboard as a (rather large) remote control when watching DVDs. However, the dedicated media control keys (pause, stop, backward, forward) affect iTunes, not DVD Player. The IR apparently also interferes with Screensaver during DVD playback. Normally, the Mac OS does not go sleep or activate Screensaver when viewing movies in full-screen mode; the cursor even fades into oblivion if not used. However, since connecting the COMFORT DUO the cursor remains visible when playing DVDs full-screen and I had to reset the Screensaver not to activate for a couple of hours so I can view an entire movie.LOGITECH CORDLESS MOUSEWireless is nice but the position of the right finger key is not natural for the size of my hand. Though I would like to lose the cord, the trackball is more comfortable and requires less real estate to navigate large monitors. Scaling is surprisingly very good; I can move the cursor from one end of a 1920 x 1200 pixel display by sliding the mouse laterally only 3 inches. The scroll wheel works but feels very stiff with preset clicks resulting in jerky page scrolling. The cursor jumped around too fast until slowing down the tracking speed with System Preferences: Keyboard & Mouse. My fingers are long so the position of the right finger button is not natural for me. I still prefer to use my two-button trackball.The Logitech Control Center software assigns actions to two fingertip buttons, the scroll wheel (normal or so-called "accelerated" scrolling), scroll wheel click, and right thumb click. I mapped the Tab key to the right thumb button. Though not intended for left handed users, the mouse feels reasonably comfortable in either hand; the thumb button can be clicked with the left ring finger.BUYING RECOMMENDATIONSThe CORDLESS COMFORT DUO has been all but disowned by Logitech. There is no information about it found on their Web site, hence no available driver updates if required for the next OS. In its place is a similar Windows-only CORDLESS COMFORT DESKTOP LASER with a new mouse, same keyboard layout, and different palm rest. What that means for Mac users is there is no software to configure the hot keys but very likely basic functions of the keyboard and mouse will still work.If you can find a used CORDLESS COMFORT DUO, it can save you more than half the cost of current offerings. The money saved may be useful in searching out a good mouse replacement. If you use a Windows machine, check out reviews on the LOGITECH CORDLESS COMFORT DESKTOP LASER with software for XP and Vista.
I odered the TV on Tuesday evening, December 12 and got word a week later that it was ready for delivery. I asked for an early delivery thinking it would be about 9 AM on Thursday the 21st but it was delivered at 7:15 am. EGL checked it out. It did not take long to get it set up. It is a wonderful picture and I can't wait until my HD service is connected in a month.I paid $1089.99 and less than a week later it dropped to $1029.99. I sent Amazon an e-mail and they refunded the $60.00 difference. I see that today it has fallen to $939.99. Am I entitled to this now lower price?
I use this with 6680. It works well and good price. I ordered 2MB more. thanks.
I have been buying and giving away computer speakers for years looking (or hearing) for the perfect one. It is what type of music you want to listen too is what type of speakers you will get. I like classic music, jazz, new age, techno, rock, vocal, and some hip hop and R&B;, but not too much. I am going to compare these to other PC speakers likeJVC NXPS1 Audio System with iPod Connect, Creative Labs I-Trigue L3800 2.1,Creative Labs I-Trigue 2200 2.0 Speakers, Nu WOW tube 2.1, Altec Lansing, Klipsch, and my Sennheiser HD 570 headphone and Acoustic Tower speakers. I have owned these Bose Companion 3 series(C3)speakers for about over a year.Sound comparisons:I am playing this off aCreative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Series Sound Card ( 70SB046A00000 ), generally I play my MP3 through winamp and some video file off Window MP or VLC. I prefer winamp and I use the techno or rock equalizers.If you are into classical and jazz the Bose Companion Series 3 is for you. The Bose C3 has the best overall sound quality for PC speakers I have heard. Some cheaper Creative speakers may have better high, and the JVC has one of the best low or base. For me I like all music so the speaker I get must be the best overall or most balance.My breakdown rankings:Jazz (Boney James), Classical (Bob Arci comes with Win7), Ambient (Aisha Duo from vista), Window sound effects, new age (enigma)1.Nu Wow tube 2. Creative Intrigue 2200, 3. Bose C3, 4. Sennheiser 5. Creative I-trigue 3800 . 6. Klipick, 7. Altec 8. JVC. As you can see these type of music tax the high range and the lack of bass of NU and I-trigue 2200 produces some of the best high I heard. Only the Bose I consider has great high and low (bass). System with huge bass like Kip and JVC does not produce sharp enough high to distinguish from the low range. Nu wowtube high are almost like Grado's headphone high if you are in to that like me.Rock (Bush), Techno (Armin Van Buuren), Vocal, mid-range clarity1. Sennheiser, 2. Bose C3, 3. Klip 4. Nu Wowtube 5. Creative I-trigue L3800 6. JVC 7. Creative 2200What I was listening to here is how the vocal charity pops out verse all the other high, mid, low sound in the background. Again Bose is the most balance system, Klip bass is too powerful again and the vocal are not as sharp. If you find the techno high range sound (slashy effects) too much then switch the Bose with the Klip.Hip hop (50 cent) R&B;, heavy rockKlipsich is the king here, 2. Bose C3 3. JVC 4. OK bass Altec Lasing, Intrigue 3800, weak bass: NU Wowtube 2.1, I-trigue 2200.Klipsch are one of the most powerful sounds out there, Bose is a distant second. JVC strong selling point is its tight bass, that might be better then Bose but a little weaker. NU Wowtube bass may not be strong, but it also sound tight also.Design/ feature:Bose design maybe the most modern professional and easy to use remote, but it is simple and limited features wise. JVC has the best feature, iPod connector, usb memory card, digital screen and a shout-off timer. Bose C3 built quality matches t it price range. I like the rubber volume control nob on the Bose C3. Also you can adjust the bass on the sub-woofer. There is stand-bye mode where you see the yellow light, no light is complete shut-off switch on the sub-woofer. I though I heard static noise on my Bose and call customer service, they were very helpful and offer to fix it, but we found out my surge protector power was not clean that day and I just replugged everything and it was fine again.Conclusion:I would never have bought the Bose C3 at 250, but thanks to Circuit City 30 percent close out I got it for 175. It is the best overall system for me which high, mid, low, vocal are the best balance outside a tower speakers and my Sennheiser headphone. But without the sale it is hard to pick it over Klip, Intrigue 3800 for 125, JVC for 60, and the best overall value Nu wow tube for 40. I get most of my speakers when they are on sale. Altec Lasing sound average to me, but are good (a little muff). Logitech makes great mouse and keyboard which I am exclusive to, but their speaker are very average, nothing special that makes my ear want to get them (muff mid-range vocal). I buy system that has the best high since most cheap speaker at 100 price range will do good mid and low sound range, but crack and distort high and muff vocal sound. I can't recommend any speaker under 40 unless it is on sale. As you tell I like high range sound and not overwhelming bass.
I got in on the 89.00 deal!!! Now it's double that, who cares what color it is for that price.
These speakers were recommended to me by my home theater installer and they have lived up to the hype! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for great sound at a reasonable price.
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.
This is a great printer. I've had it for over 8 months and it's still great. I had three Epsons before this one, and I only had problems. It seemed if you didn't use the printer every day, the ink would constantly dry up and I would spend most of my printing time reprinting things until I got it right. Not an issue with this Canon printer. I just changed the ink for the first time, and the last print from the old magenta tank and the first print from the new one are exactly the same! No time cleaning the ink nozzles, no extra prints.My only issue was in the beginning with getting it to print photos well. After a few tweaks in the software and in my color settings in Photoshop and it's perfect!The scanner works very well and the LCD screen is very helpful. This is must buy for those with an in-home office.
This is the 4th Panasonic headset I have purchased in the same model (slightly different variations) over the past 9 years. It may not have all the bells and whisltes of other cooler looking headsets but this one does a far better job than the expensive ones. I have tried a few others and still kept coming back to this model because it literally works with any land line phone I have. A couple of other more expensive ones didn't work with my AT&T; phone and yet, this model did.And... for the price... you can't beat it! (unless of course someone gives you one for free!).
While the original UPS battery lasted more than three years, this replacement lasted less than four months. The UPS was run at less than 20 percent capacity and handled only one blackout. Also, it seems that APC no longer includes a free UPS shipping label for returning old batteries, though there is an option for dropping off at a local Staples store.
Bought these headphones for a Dad who regularly travels overseas for business and has broken or lost other headsets on his travels.His report is that these are better than the more expensive brands he has bought in the past, they adequately cancel the surrounding noise on an aeroplane and make sleeping on long haul flights much easier.They have had good wear and are standing the test of time! He is a very happy man!
I bought these headphones a few months ago because I love the color and style of them. Unfortunately I noticed soon after wearing them for extended periods of times that they create a lot of pressure on your temple, making them very uncomfortable for people who are sensitive to that sort of thing. I suppose it is fine for children or petite people, but I am average size and I felt like they clamped onto my head much too tightly to be comfortable.Due to very poor construction the plastic part on the left side snapped in half when I went to put them on. I am always fairly gentle with then and haven't banged them around at all. It's much too late to return the product.So I do NOT recommend these at all. They look great, but feel terrible when you actually wear them and break easily.
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 got this to replace the original battery in my cheapo Insignia camcorder. I was happy to see that the camera took a standard size battery on not something specific to the Insignia. Put it in and charged it, and no problems. Hopefully it will last longer than the 2 months the original battery lasted.
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.
My introduction to shortwave listening was the Ten-Tec 1054 Regenerative Receiver kit I built. I still really enjoy that, but wanted to see what performance a more-polished product would offer without breaking the bank.I read a bunch of reviews of different products on Amazon and eHam.net, and decided on the G4000A. I am not disappointed! The G4000A provides great value for the money. The inclusion of the AC adapter, the external shortwave antenna, and ear buds enhance the value.The G4000A has a quality look and feel to it. The single speaker gives surprisingly good sound quality. The ear buds also give good sound, particularly on FM Stereo.The instruction manual is written clearly and it doesn't take long to understand the controls and features. The manual also provides a quick introduction to shortwave listening and what bands to listen to at what times of day.The G4000A pulls in signals nicely in all its bands. The SSB and Fine Tuning controls are easy to understand and use. I can hear many signals that I just couldn't get with my Ten-Tec 1054. It also does a good job with some local AM Broadcast stations that my other AM radios won't receive. The provision for, and inclusion of, an external antenna brings in a lot of Shortwave stations you wouldn't be able to get otherwise, though you can do some listening with the built-in telescoping antenna.The only concern I have is that the small slide switches on the sides of the radio feel flimsy. The switch sliders may just be captive to the case and loosely connected to the switches, which would probably make them MORE durable. They work fine now, time will tell.I understand this radio used to come with a soft case. I figure if I needed to travel with it, I could wrap it in a dish towel. With its small size, battery operation, and clock radio feature, it would be ideal for traveling.In summary, I recommend the G4000A based on its quality, portability, price, and features. If you're curious about Shortwave Listening or looking for a good portable shortwave receiver that is also a good clock radio, this is the one!
The Zen V Plus is a nifty little device that accomplishes a lot of audio tasks. It is an audio player and recording, and also displays JPEG pictures and small video files.I found the usability of the Zen to be very good for it's size. You have to hold the "On" button for least one second to activate the player and this prevents it accidentally turning on by mistake in your pocket. The battery management is also well designed: the display dims a few seconds after you press any of the buttons. If the Zen isn't playing, it automatically turns itself after a few minutes. By virtue of these features, I found that I get hours of play before the unit needs recharging which is done by hooking up to a USB port on your computer.Sound quality is very good: I was surprised given the Zen's small size and very light weight. In fact, the unit is so small and light, you'll want to attach the strap to prevent yourself losing it. The display is bright and readable. One thing I especially like is that Zen only plays one folder of music at a time and then stops: it doesn't keeping playing one folder after another endlessly like other players do. It's like playing only one CD or record at a time. There also is a "set bookmark" function for going back to an exact spot in a recording.The included software works well for transferring and managing files on the Zen. While the unit is not straight Windows drag and drop, the Creative Media Explorer accomplishes the same thing. This software also rips music from CDs and is supposed to convert video files to play on the Zen but I couldn't get the latter function to work for my video clips.The buttons on the Zen are a little on the cheap side but work well enough. There is a "lock" button that is integrated with the "On" switch: this keeps you from accidentally pushing any buttons during recordig or playback. The Zen also acts as a line-in recorder at 128 or 160 kbps recording rate, and has a built-in microphone also. Sound quality is good with line-in and decent on the microphone. I think these features alone are worth the purchase price. The Zen plays FM radio, but you can't record from it with this unit.You can also display your favorite photos one at a time or in slide show format. The Zen also acts as a portable flash drive. To use this function you need to select from an internal menu to decide how much space to give the new data partition.As far as "freezing-up" is concerned, my unit froze once when I first used it, possibly due to an incompatible music file that I transferred, and I was a bit miffed. This is simple enough to correct but you need a very small pin to insert in the side of the unit. This causes it to rebuild the file list which takes a few minutes. After doing this once, my unit has worked fine ever since.The paper manual is a bit skimpy, as others have noted, but the online manual is sufficient. Holding down the "Back" button, the one with the little left-facing arrow, on the Zen shows you additional options for each function. One slightly amusing feature is that the Zen shows you messages like "shutting down" or "processing" in a separate DOS-like window superimposed on top of the main window. It's reminds you that the Zen is, in fact, a small computer. The Zen also contains a calendar and a nice-looking clock with alarm that, while not sounding a beep or buzz, turns on the audio player to a random track or the FM radio. It can do this from a completely shut-down state but you need to keep the headphones attached if you aren't looking at the display.Overall, I like the Zen V Plus and found that it has become a constant companion for air travel and around the house for a variety of line or microphone recording uses.(Simeon Hein is the author of the OPENING MINDS softcover and audio books, and PLANETARY INTELLIGENCE: 101 Easy Steps to Energy, Well-Being, and Natural Insight.)
Very interresting to be able to double de facal with this very efficient tele converter.....
I don't need to go into length here. Basically, this is the only keyboard I will EVER use again!A fried suggested that I try it over the conventional keyboard. I was skeptical, but gave it a shot. Will never use the conventional keyboard again!
This Hdmi cable got to me in 2 day's wow thats fast and it is very high quality thanks again great job!!
This camera is for anyone who wants to take great pictures and isn't a photography expert. Easy to use; takes excellent quality pictures; and a great price!
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.
Great Storage capacity for the money. Solid Titanium case. I have no worries about dropping this CRUZER. U3 capability is one of the most useful options I have found lately. The built in security/password feature is something I truly appreciate.
I bought this lens and was absolutely repulsed by it. I bought for use with a Nikon (though my issues were all thanks to Sigma). Though cheaper, and generally inexpensive for this sort of zoom range, what killed the deal for me was two things. First, it has no stabilization (ok, not all lenses need it, but at 200-300mm in anything but sunlight or bright studio, even a steady hand sniper needs VC/IS/VR -whatever your flavor-). Secondly, but most annoying and the primary reason for returning it because it's something that really surprised me, when you focused on an object with the lens racked out to, say, 300mm (full telephoto), then zoomed out even a slight bit to, say, 250mm the lens would suddenly be not clearly focused on that same object (assuming you locked the focus on the object somehow such as keeping the shutter button half-depressed or manually focusing in the first place, and with AF not in servo/continuous mode). In that same situation if you pulled further back to say 75mm or 50mm, the focus would be so out of wack that it destroyed the picture -if it weren't completely destroyed by the blurring earlier-. Everything was blurred and generally unrecognizable at this point. I had come to expect that this would not happen with a modern lens but was very much surprised. This essentially meant that you could not zoom into an object for the purpose of confirming focus on the correct area, then zoom back out to compose the shot. The problem existed if you focused at wide and zoomed in to confirm. It would keep the focus point such that when you came back out to wide it was still focused, but when you were zooming to confirm the shot would be very blurry. I immediately returned the lens upon discovering this.In its stead I bought the Tamron 18-270mm, whose VC is far superior, the lens has more range (18mm is a huge a difference from 28mm considering angle of view and how much more you get in the shot, but 270 versus 300 isn't a big difference), and performs wonderfully. It is my "workhorse" lens (i bring it around everywhere and keep it attached much of the time). For what it's worth, [...] at places like Amazon.com and [...]. Seriously, a lot of people buy a new lens very seldomly for an SLR (especially if your aren't an enthusiastic hobbyist or amateur photographer). My suggestion for those replacing the unimpressive kit lenses that come with SLRs with a reach of ~55mm, spend the extra money to get a great all-around lens with phenomenal zoom range and great performance that you can use in 95% of the situations. Mine has survived a lot of abuse thus far.
I placed an order that didn't show up for 2 weeks (probably lost in the mail). I emailed Amazon & they sent me another one that arrived in about 2 days.The good news is: you only need Class 4 for video, so this speed would be plenty for most. Also SanDisk Class 4 is probably as fast (and more reliable) than PNY or Transend Class 6.The better news is: I was sent a Class 6 card (probably replaced the 4, but never updated). Of course that could also have been a fortunate mistake.If you need super fast cards for sports photography on higher end DSLRs, I'd recommend the Sandisk Extreme or Extreme Pro cards so that there's no chance of the card slowing down your camera. Otherwise, the card speed only really matters for transfer speeds to your computer. Extremes have the additional benefit of being almost indestructable, This is great if you work in tough situations where water, impact or heat damage (outdoor sports, photojournalism, wildlife) are more common as these cards are meant to survive what your camera doesn't.I'll only buy Sandisk and this card is a good value.
Linksys has great, easy to install and maintain products, but I highly recommend getting at least a 4-port router. It doesn't cost any more (not much anyway) and when you need it, it's there. I have the 4 port -- I use two of them, and one for a WiFi base station but I love having extras for guests with laptops. If for no other reason, think about when you have to upgrade your PC and transfer files.One port is the equivalent of having one telephone jack for your entire house.
Easy to use right from the box as advertised. Directions are exact and true. Would suggest using the dash mount instead of the windshield suction mount. It makes it easier to move unit between vehicles and is very secure. Just a great combination...........
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 recived my itrip in a shorter time than it said and it works great. i was very happy..
I bought this a few years ago and had problems with it from the first. Discs would get stuck so it wouldn't turn. It was contantly haveing to be rebooted...it would just suddenly not appear in the computer. Finally when it stopped working all together - after only 1 year - it was pure hell getting the discs back out of the thing.I have now bought a Discgear case that is manually operated and I LOVE it!
I read a lot of reviews on KVM switches and was a bit reluctant to purchase this unit only because I'm not familiar with their products. I was mostly concerned with using a USB bluetooth wireless keyboard w/ two different operating systems (XP & Windows 7) - To my surprise, I received this item, wired it up and Wa-Lah! everything worked!! No configuration, no troubleshooting ... just a nice simple switch. EXACTLY what I wanted! My only complaint is I would like to have had the option to be able to switch between systems using a "hot key" sequence, but this particular unit doesn't support that option, instead you have to manually hit the buttons on the front of the switch. Not a big deal. I would recommend the purchase of this KVM. I don't typically write reviews, but I felt compelled to write one on this item. Don't think you can go wrong.
Love this battery charger, I use it mainly on my car that I don't drive that often to maintain the battery, which is an optima. Also like the function this charger can be used on regular acid car batteries also. Another nice feature is it's small size.
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've had this display for two months and am continually in awe of how fantastic HD looks. Watched "Polar Express" with the kids this week--very smooth, no banding, great color saturation, excellent contrast (has that 3-D depth that you see with plasmas).When you first get it home, the display will look immense, but you very quickly get used to it. 10-11 feet away is the sweet spot. After seeing movies and sports on a 70" screen, there's no way you would be happy with a 60" or smaller.Highly recommended.
I read one of the other reviews on here, it said: "I can't believe Nikon would put this product out"for one, the thing is $6, what do you expect? solid gold?second, the tool works fine for what it is supposed to do. I bought another one to just keep in my glove box in the car. People will complain about any little thing it seems...Having a clean lens is important, especially in these days of digital cameras. I have a Canon G9 camera. The lens closure on this camera is just a flimsy thin plastic, spring-loaded door over the lens. If you poke it with your finger, you can open and part this lens cover way too easily...If you try to put this camera in your pocket, you might move those doors off the lens and touch the glass. Then you will be lucky to have this $6 tool to clean it off...
Among the finest lenses which Olympus produced for its OM manual focusing SLR system were its Zuiko 50mm f2 and 90mm f2 lenses. Both lenses earned lavish praise from critics and users, of whom many regarded these lenses as among the finest of their kind. Indeed, both lenses were compared favorably to the Leica R and Contax Zeiss 35mm SLR macro lenses. For example, in at least one review, I read that the 50mm lens was as fine a performer as the venerable Leica 50mm Summicron M lens, with excellent contrast and resolution at all apertures, especially wide open.Now for its new digital E-series cameras, Olympus has introduced a 50mm f2 macro lens which follows in the wake of its legendary predecessors, offering this time ED glass for maximum contrast and resolution at all apertures. The June 2006 issue of Popular Photography has an exemplary review of this lens, noting that it is indeed a superlative performer, among the finest macro lenses currently available for digital SLRs. It also notes that the magnification ratio of this lens without an additional focusing tube is actually 1:1.6, NOT 1:2 as stated in the lens's manual. And since Olympus adheres to a 4:3 image ratio, then the equivalent focal length of this 50mm f2 lens for a 35mm film SLR camera is 90mm. Those interested in both macro photography and using a superb portrait lens for head-and-shoulder portraits, will find this 50mm lens an important addition to their Olympus E-series kit.
I was afraid that I was purchasing a poor product simply because it was so cheap. Indeed, I purchased a poor product! When using the tape, the rear speakers pop & crack continuously making the listening of music miserable.Also, the tape does not appear how it is listed. There is no text inscribed on the tape as seen in the picture. The XM logo is fake, lacking the TM, or R symbol in the bottom right corner of the logo. This product is clearly a counterfeit.I would definitely recommend not purchasing this product. It was a waste of money.
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.
Put two sets of these in my '08 Hummer H3 paired with a Rockford fosgate 250.4 and a pioneer dvd 4400 head unit and they sound phenomenal. I could not ask for a better setup, they play everything with emphasis and sound very vibrant, not too much treble like other speakers I've owned in the past.
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.
I have it, play it everyday. Dropped it a couple of times and still works. I have nothing bad to say about it.
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.
I have used a lot of different phone headsets over the years. This Panasonic KX-TCA60 is the least expensive of all of them I have used and yet it has the best sound. With most headsets I have to turn the volume on my phone as high as it will go to get enough volume. With this headset I set the phone volume at half or less most of the time and when I do have a connection with someone where I need additional volume I can get it. I do wish it had a mute switch but the great volume is much more important. The sound quality is also very good too. I typically use headsets that cost around two to three times what this one cost but there is no comparison. I have also used it on several phones with the same result. Used on a GE, a Panasonic, a Motorola and a Motorola cell phone. It's always great to find something that costs little and out performs everything else you try regardless of price. I even like it a lot better than the $100 headsets my friends use. Purchased three this time.
This is the best key board I ever owned or used. I was always uncomfortable using normal key boards, but this one eases my use and I don't feel it afterwards. The additional board features are also great. I recommend it to all, especially those with carpel tunnel syndrome.
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!
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.
I bought this camera Dec 4. I loved the size and the durable look and feel. It is a camera you can take anywhere. And the pictures are very good.That said, my shutter button now jams up in the up position, so shots cannot be taken. It seems like a mechanical problem with the shutter mechanism and the mode dial. After playing with the mode dial back and forth, the button freed up. Now it freezes up every few shots. It seems to be related to the feature that keeps the shutter from being depressed while the mode dail is in playback or setup modes.So far their service is dismal, with a maze of menus and long hold times (half hour). I am very disappointed after an initial great product experience.
Perfect for my Nikon D3000 when needing extra flash. Price is great as well which made the purchase that much easier.
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.
great product, does exactly what i needed it to do for the purpose intended...
One of the few Sony brand memory sticks without Magic Gate technology. Magic Gate wastes approximately 20 megs on the card and all it does is keep you from reading some MP3's, even ones you ripped yourself. I use this memory stick in my Sony Clie PDA and Sony DSC P10 digital camera. I have noticed in my digital camera that the SanDisk memory stick I have is slower than this Sony stick. The screen blacks out for maybe 3 seconds while it writes to the Sandisk, this is annoying, so I think the Sony is much better for this reason alone.
This is my first home theater system and I did a little bit of research on them before I made my purchase. I think this is an excellent system for the money. My small living room sounds like a movie theatre.
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.
Very good, transmits about 15-20 feet, not quite the 30 feet advertised.Exceptionally easy to use.
These are great for use on airplanes or watching movies on laptops, ipads, etc. They really only block out noise similar to a planes air conditioning so you will still hear people.
I could say that this is the most fantastic wire I have ever used. This wire is sheathed in a coating that I hope will never become a sticky goop. It serves its purpose which is to forward a signal and that it does. Never use it to tie up loose ends. The tiger will get out for sure.
This thing sucks so bad I don't even know how to fully express it's rotteness. My cd player doesn't fit inside of it. What kind of cd player would fit? It's too small its too chinsy and too crappy. I'm so totally unhappy with this product. You need to refrain from buying this.
I've had a number of camera bags over the years. More so than some others I've owned, someone has really put some thought into what an amateur photographer needs and wants in a camera bag when they designed the Tamrac Explorer 1 Camera Bag. This bag is compact enough that I can comfortably tuck it in a corner of my carry-on bag whenever we fly. The main compartment is roomy enough to hold my Panasonic DMC-FZ47K super zoom digital camera, a charger and 2 spare batteries. The bag is designed, with 2 moveable interior pads, the full height of the bag and attached to the inside with strong Velcro straps, allowing the owner to create 3 custom sized compartments to fit different camera configurations. The bag appears to be well padded which should offer good protection for the camera. And it has enough little pockets to tuck away all of the other little odds and ends, such as your camera's instruction book, spare memory cards, lens cleaning materials and much, much more. It looks well constructed, and comes with a 5 year warranty.
I really like the player. It works fine, finds album artwork, plays videos. I am unsure why people have trouble starting it up. it worked like a dream. I only wish it came in at 80gb cause mine is almost full.
I just received this case and was intending to use it on a cruise that I am taking for underwater photos so I wouldnt ruin my $$ camera. The plastic that it is made out of seems very durable but it is so thick and unmovable that my hands cannot adjust any of the controls on my camera. I just about fit the camera through the opening of the bag. There also is a lot of excess room in the bag (once you get it in) that the camera does not stay in place and you have to try to readjust it(which is almost impossible).I have not yet tried to actually use this case for photo taking but I think that it is still going to be useful just to keep my camera dry while taking it to the beach and on ship excursions. I would recommend this bag to someone who wants to keep their digital camera dry but not for picture taking in the water.
Typical of Amazon, the options for price, availability and delivery were great.I would definitely repeat this order for this, a perishable item. Delivery was actually better than expected.
My father is a professor and has to type a lot. He purchased a new computer within the last year and had a regular keyboard, which he didn't love. So I found this one and he loves it. I think it makes a big difference comfort-wise for him since he is on the computer so much. Good present!
Because of mixed reviews, the decision to purchase this antenna was a difficult one. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I decided to give it a try. I had purchased the Haier HLT71 7-Inch Portable LCD TV for use during power outages. I live fairly close-in Atlanta and am able to pick up 7 channels without the Silver Sensor, 13 with it. The channels that I could pick up without the antenna had some digital scrambling. That problem disappeared with the antenna. I am pleased.
Let me start by saying that for almost every router that has been reviewed online, there are either rave reviews or terrible ones. They either seem to work great or fail completely. You just have to make a comparison between the good and the bad reviews with the router's you've shortlisted. Then you have to take a small small leap of faith. I'm glad I took it with this router.I've owned this router for more than a year now and it has never been switched off. I've never had it get even the slightest bit hot. I live in a tropical climate zone where the outside temperatures go up to 45 degrees celsius, thats 113 fahrenheit and this router barely gets warm. I do keep it standing vertically using the stand that comes with it so maybe giving it extra ventilation helps. I also remember reading somewhere that the newer models of this came with better heat dissipation so maybe that's what it is.While trying to set this up I ran into immediate problems. It comes with a quick start cd that looks very user friendly. I followed all the prompts exactly and ended up with a router that refused to connect to the internet. Multiple resets and re configs using the cd did not work. Rather than wasting time with customer service I just went into the manual configuration and set it up there and it worked beautifully. This however took 30-45 minutes to figure out and there were some stages where I wasn't quite sure what I was doing. I just googled anything I didn't know.Ever since it was set up its given me great signal strength across a 2 story house with concrete walls and floors. In the furthest corners it never goes below 2 bars using a laptop. I even catch a signal about 10 meters outside my house. I have a 4 mbps internet plan, testing on speedtest.net shows a full speed no matter where I am. This is why I've decided to give this a 5 star review despite the initial setup problem, that just didn't matter as much to me. I haven't really used any of its other features so I can't comment on those.If you're looking to access the internet and need something with a huge range and rock solid stability then this is the router to get.
Bought this camera and have been very impressed with the quality of the features as other have identified. The lack of the 3CCD isn't really that bad, except you do notice it in some low light situations, otherwise, the HD image it produces in normal light is top notch for a non-professional level camera.However, one big gripe... In the first weekend of use the camera was knocked a bit -- not enough to really even come close to damaging the lenses, but the housing in the front section just fell apart like a kids toy... The two, microscopic screws holding the entire front section just gave, exposing the inside a bit, crowding the flash, so it no longer can pop-up as designed.Sony's sevice center in Laredo, TX refused to stand behind the warrantee.Bottom line... Great camera with great features, but I was shocked how poorly the unit was constructed. I'd never buy a Sony again because I'd be too afraid to actually use it for fear the thing would fall apart on me, and I now know the warrantee is worthless.
[...] The earphones are fairly comfortable and are adjustable for those with different sized heads. The foam padding over the earbuds make a functional cushion for the ear. When I use these earphones, it is usually to watch hulu.com (TV) from my computer. I have the volume on my computer turned to medium and low. On this setting, other people in the room cannot hear what I am listening to. It serves it's purpose. I recommend the earbuds! It's a good deal for someone who is looking for something practical. Just make sure your speakers that you plug these phone into have a TRS connector ([...]) audio jack plug, otherwise you can't use these for your computer - as far as I can tell.
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!!!
awesome sound low price a great deal if you ask me. i own one myself and its pretty darn sweet.
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.
I cant get into the technical stuff, all I know is this high speed stick is super fast and holds a ton of pictures/video. I have the Sony digital camera H2 and at 6 megapixels I have gotten close to 700 pictures (I have not yet completely filled it up yet) Also, it downloads lightning quick to the computer. I will now forever stick with high speed!
I purchased the camera in March of this year and have rarely used it. The zoom quit working which is so disappointing. My previous Sony camera worked like a charm for four years until I lost it skiing in Colorado. Also, the Canon LED screen is impossible to see in daylight making pictures a little difficult. I would not buy this ever again.
I had to return it to the store I bought it from. It had 2 problems: one, every 10 seconds or so the words Stereo and Mono appeared on the screen and the sound would be all messed up for about 2 seconds or so. I could not find anything in the manuals and pressing the MTS button did nothing. The customer service that I called knew nothing about it and could not help. Then a few days later the picture really messed up with the colors all run together and picture oblitterated. when i moved it the picture returned and a few minutes later that problem returned. I then returned it to the store very irate. They swapped it out for another one. Well that one also has the original problem and I dont think I can get my money back, so I will have to bite the bullet on this one and chalk it up to bitter experience and hope that this will help someone else from having my experience. I will try to cut my losses and buy another brand and shell out a few hundred bucks for a better and more reliable brand.Mike D., a very dissatisfied customer.
if you have an ipod and a pioneer radio, get this THING NOW!!!!! it is teh best adapter in the market it charges your ipod while listening to music quality of the sound is not even comparable to the FM tuner they are crap compare to this thing.i purchase 2 more for my other cars is just great and easy to install.Note:The most advance your Radio the better features it will control.
I ordered this bag from Amazon after looking at several similar bags in Best Buy. I had read in another review of a camera kit that the buyer was dissatisfied with the quality of products that came with a camera kit. I decided not to buy the kit when I purchased my Canon, and ordered this gadget bag as one of my accessory items. I received the bag first, and my camera is due to be delivered today, so I can't review how well the camera fits in the bag. I'm judging from the dimentions that it will fit just fine. I have a larger camera bag that holds several cameras, but what I needed was a small one for when I don't need to carry all my equipment with me. This gadget bag really is Deluxe. It is made of durable material and is well designed for travel use. It is also a very nice looking bag. I'm sure it will last for quite a long while. Just what I wanted.Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch Clear View Vari-Angle LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
I did not have any problems setting up this Bluetooth Adapter. It comes with Blue Soleil stack, which seems to be standard with most adapters like this, although it's not the best piece of software I've seen. It works and it's stable, so no complaints.
I used to have at least 3 power strips to connect all of computers, monitors and various peripherials. I bought a UPS to replace all of those, and these power cable splitters are great to get all of the power cords hooked up, especially those pesky transformers that take up a lot of space.
Excellent overall. For an experienced SLR user, the Pentax is easy to learn.Setup and Use of features are well explained in the Manual. Becoming familiar with available features and programs will take practice.I recommend buying the Body ONLY and purchase an after market lens. The standard 18-55 Pentax lens DOES NOT do the camera justice.
Do not install the software if you are running os 10.2 or greater.It will cause your computer to not boot up. This is a problem that Iogear is aware of, but only after sending out the manuels.Without installing any software the card works. Just started using it today, all peripherals work fine.
Same as the MX700 but now with bluetooth. I tried this with my Dell Precision M60 hoping to use it without the included bluetooth hub since my laptop already has bluetooth but it just didn't work as good as I'd hoped. When you don't have the hub plugged in, mouse settings can't be changed and are are not remembered from session to session.Some driver tweaks down the line may make this as great as the MX700 but until then no reason to upgrade if you are wanting to use it with built-in bluetooth.
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!
As soon as I plugged in this cable I knew something was wrong, but it took me a few minutes to figure it out. The screen was kind of blurry and hard to read. Everything has a faint smear going off to the right, the cursor, windows, text, etc. It's faint but enough to make it extremely uncomfortable to read on my screen. Since I'm a programmer, being able to read lots of text without causing a headache is kind of important. This garbage cable is going back immediately.
Perfect thing for an already cramped desk! Monitor is raised so 'no more slouching' over the laptop! Also allows for dual monitor usage without adding another thing to your desk.
going to hang it in my husbands shop , he loves anything ford. it is kinda of bendable but nothing a few heavey dutty screw cant fix.
This product performs as advertised and will help if your problem is a low signal level. I have 5 splits to TVs and a computer from my main cable line and some of the channels were very snowy and hard to view.Installing this amplifier cleared up most of these problems. However, now I see faint vertical snow lines running across some channels so I am trying to track this problem down. Overall I am very pleased with the performance of this product.
One of the best clock radios I've ever owned. Even though it doesn't have atomic time the clock is set when you get hooked up to XM radio. The controls are easy to use and the remote control is icing on the cake. I plan on buying another one soon.
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.
You have to try these headphones. They work exactly as advertised (MB210b). Except the user manual says to turn your bluetooth phone on first in discover mode and then turn on your iMuffs on. Well that didn't work on my RAZR phone. I had to turn on the iMuffs first and then have my phone search for it.The sound of music is very good. For best results I have my iPod (60GB video) on at one-third volume and then adjust the iMuffs to the desired volume.These things are amazing and I wouldn't be surprised if in the future, Apple may sell new versions of iPod with wireless headphones. It just seems so logical.
This is the most amazing thing made for 2 USB ports in the car! Now my Daughter & I do not have to argue about who gets to charge what.....one port for her, & one for me. Working out fantastic! VERY VERY fast delivery considering it's coming from CHINA!!!! I ordered from Japan 4 months ago, & it took 3 months to get here. But for the price of this double USB car charger, you will not find a better priced, quickest delivery, packaged safely item. Cant wait to see what else I can get from this seller.
I too find the space bar difficult to depress and it is noticeably noisy compared to the other keys. Still it is the best ergo keyboard out there and I intend to order another or another desktop. I wish MS would pay attention to user feedback and do something to correct the problems with the space bar. Otherwise it is a great ergo keyboard.
I love the quality of pictures taken with this lens. I was wanting a new lens for my D60, something with a zoom and the vibration reduction. This came as a Christmas present, and has been wonderful. This lens ends up on my camera most of the time. It is my new favorite!
Ccd Contact Barcode Scanner USB Light Rugged Design BlackWe purchased the Zio Tech Media Carousel and it was suggested that a bar code scanner would make inputting the DVD information quicker. Well!!! What a wonderful, reliable piece of equipment! It is plug and play, which is why I purchased the USB scanner. Plugged it in, ran it over the barcode and it's not yet hiccuped and we've input over 500 movies so far. We're using it on two different computers. Plug it in, hold it close to the bar code, and press the trigger. Easy and efficient. I highly recommend this scanner!
I work from home and probably spend 5-6 hours a day on conference calls and doing presentations, and this device allows me to move freely around the house. The range is amazing - I've gone to the mailbox at the bottom of the driveway without losing signal. The noise cancelling feature is really great too. It completely eliminates other sounds that aren't right next to the microphone (such as other phones ringing, crying babies and barking dogs). I don't know how I'd survive without it.
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!
These are the best archival photo pages I've ever purchased. They have little glare and will be a great asset to my photo albums.
The ipod is great...love all the features. It does more than I realized, but the earphones lasted all of three weeks! The left one blew out quickly and I'm a 40ish year old who doesn't play it nearly as loud as younger users are sometimes known to do. Several other aquaintences have confirmed the same problem with theirs. I will say...the sound was GREAT while it lasted.
For Christmas Santa bought me a Video iPod. My only complaint with it was the 2 hour video battery life. Just recently I picked up the Battery Geek GeekPod 100 battery pack and this thing has been a lifesaver for me. As far as audio run time goes with this battery, i'm getting approximately 100+ hours of additional audio run time per charge. As far as video run time goes with it, i'm getting approximately 12 hours of additional video run time per charge. The way this external ipod battery pack works is when I plug it into my iPod it recharges my internal iPod battery while simultaniously powering my iPod the same way as if my iPod was docked. I hope this helps.
I bought this DB-15 (M)- HD-15 (F) adapter recently so I could connect my PC style monitor to a PowerMac G3. To date, I have no problems with it and would give it my highest recommendation.
This remote is worthwhile even if being used for one reason- to turn on and off and set the system components for different activities in a home theater. It turns on the proper AV Receiver(s)(one or both of two JVCs), selects the proper input source, turns on the HD projector (Optoma) when viewing is part of the activity, turns on the DVD player, and easily turns everything off when an activity is finished. It can be used for volume and channel changing (and some other tasks like PIP, screen formatting, PVR, etc.), but the original remotes are fine for that and better suited to things like channel surfing (the volume buttons on the Logitech are the one annoyance if you have to use only this remote- they are narrow strips that surround the disc in the middle of the device and are almost impossible to get your fingers on). Even with this minor demand, the remote is well worth the money and allows other family members to basically push one button and do their activity (including listening to music in different areas of the house, watch DVDs, play the Wii, watch satellite TV, etc.).
The case was not "hard" nor leather. It was a synthetic material. My FZ50 did not fit well in the case.
I have had this product over 5 years now and it still works to this day. I used it to image my pc and it worked no problem.
The internal wireless card failed on my HP laptop and I thought this PCIXpress card would be a less expensive option to replacing the HP OEM part.However, I could not get my system to recognize the card even with updated drivers that I downloaded from Belkins website. I am running Vista 64-bit but still no success when I tried to run it with either 32-bit or 64-bit drivers. I returned the item.
What can I say, it's just what I expected from the other reviews:- Blinding blue power light (it's really THAT bright that I should mention this first, but it's easily fixed with some tape)- good quality sound- tone dial to correct hollowness of sound- separate power dial (always hated speakers that you had to turn the volume all the way down to "turn them off")- Headphone jack and aux in jack- 2-piece system, with a plug block (could do without this :/ )- Ample space between two speakers (pretty long cords!)- Nice, stylish-looking speakers- noise distortion when volume turned all the way up (but you'd expect this from the size and price of the speakers, right?)- When you do turn the volume to the max, it's pretty loud, so great volume range!- very small size, great for portability (except for the power block :/ )The only cons being the power block and the blinding light, and with so many pros at this price, I have to say this is a bang for your buck. Great job Altec Lansing - I'll be looking forward to buying from this company again.
I own two Canon waterproof cases (the other is for my Canon A95). Both have served me extremely well. I have dived as deep as 130 feet underwater and no leaks. Only warning I have for buyers is that if you buy a separate underwater strobe with a bracket (particularly the Bonica Neons), do not use the adaptors that come with it. The adaptors causes the case to have a small hairline opening that allows water to leak in because of the pressure applied when you screw it in. Simply put, don't use the adaptors. Otherwise, this case well serve you well. Owned one for over a year and have not experienced any problems with the O rings deteriorating. Especially living in a high humidity island such as Guam.
This thing is a monster! It works perfectly and holds an entire pot of coffee. My husband uses it for work (12-hour shifts) and the coffee stays hot during his entire shift. It doesn't come apart for cleaning but, since the coffee stays hot I have noticed that it stays moist so old coffee doesn't stick or stain the inside of the cup. We typically just need to rinse hot soapy water through it a few times before it is as good as new!
Came with my Inspiron laptop 6...7 years ago, and I've been using it since. The padding inside the right shoulder strap bunched up and is pretty messed up almost immediately, and hurts my right shoulder when it gets heavy. Since it is a big pack, and has compartment for many many things, it does get heavy often because I can fill it up with lots of stuff.I like the space it has - especially when not holding a laptop. The laptop space is a nice divider for loose sheets/xeroxed articles. I also like the many compartments that holds things in place - pens, cellphones, eye glasses, water bottles, music player (has head phone hole), keys, etc.I don't like the messed up shoulder strap... also I wish it has a horizontal strap somewhere, because it's spacy, and the weight when all that space gets filled, combined with messed up shoulder strap, really hurts that shoulder... . I just bought an Asus laptop, and the backpack that came with it doesn't match up to this one. Although the price it's going for on here while I write this is somewhat insane... $60 vs $12 on eBay?
I was so excited to get a great deal from Amazon on what I'd heard was a quality burner. As soon as I'd taken my new burner out of the box, however, I immediately started to have problems. First my mac wouldn't recogize the device in OS9 (the platform for the burner software)... ) I finally got my mac to find the burner after I rebooted it in 9 only, but thenthe software wouldn't allow me to drag more than one track into the recording que at a time...Although this may be a great drive, I really have no way of knowing because I haven't been able to burn cds yet. If you're a mac user, pick a different product.
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 bought this exact TV elsewhere and absolutely love it. I have seen the "clouds" people mentioned, but only on a totally black screen during a paused DVD. It does not show up during playback on my TV even if the screen is very dark. The picture on this TV is incredible with upconverted DVDs and with Comcast HD signals at 1080i. I haven't hooked it up to a 1080p source yet, but I can't imagine anything better than what I've seen so far. Not to mention the slick looking glass frame which is tops when compared to the look of any other set on the market. The only thing missing is picture-in-picture, but I never really used it on my old set anyway.
Now, I know that is a bold statement, but no other headphones satisfied me like Pro-35s has satisfied me. I only have one complaint. Every few months your headphones will get a shortage, but Koss gives you a lifetime warranty, so no real complaint there.I don't care about the 1 Star reviews, because they're are 10 in my opinion. I would also like to thank my big brother for introducing me to Pros.Update: Konoaudio headphones are better than Pros! But Pros are still awesome.
Awesome. Should have spent the extra $50 for the 4 GB. This thing is so kool. But I need Adobe to load photo's.
This sound card puts out great sound, much better than Windows Media Player or any other Player I've tried. It has many Audio adjustments so you can have your own sound studio.The Black Box that comes with it seems like overkill and I think most people do not even need it. This obviously adds to the cost.This could probably be rated 5 stars except for the Music File Format. I't's poor compared to the Windows Media Player
As an Engineer, I have a lot of vendor data, cut sheets, or promotional data on CD/DVD that I don't want to throw away but were getting too numerous to just leave in the corner of my desk. This product works geat, filing 100 disks in very little space, alowing me to chuck over 50 CD cases and other assorted mailers, carriers, etc.The online Index Pages are a anemic - basically, you can type info in, but can't do anything but print out the list in the exact same format you put it in. No sorting by group (manufacturer, in my case) and pointing out where to look in your 100 now impossible to read CD Stack. Turns your computer, internet access, online tool, and printer into a Typewriter!!!Note to Discgear: Fix this so I can convince myself to buy another one for home. NOTE: Music lovers have access to CDDB data, which speeds the typing.Amazon sent this order to Target - ah, there's another story. I ordered this on Sunday night, and Target reported that they'd shipped it on Wednesday evening - except it never left Target's facility until Friday 6 PM. Took nine days to get from order to delivery (Minnesota to Idaho)! Too Slow!
This device is clever in concept with piggy back charger and compact design. However, despite what fm channel I tuned, adjusting of audio device volume input etc., there is constant static and loud popppin (at times louder than the music playing). This system does not work as well as my older unit which I got rid of just because of wear and tear issues. Emailed company a week ago with no response. I plan on returning for a refund.
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 saw so many bad reviews I had to put in my two cents... This Griffin iTrip works fantastic compared to the other FM transmitters I've tried. Flawless as soon as you find an okay channel - I had to try three before finding one that works great! Yes, you do need your ipod no more than 2-3 feet from the radio but if you're driving the car you wouldn't want it further anyway. I tried this transmitter in the car then hooked up the plug to the radio - it was pretty close in sound quality... just had to turn the radio up a bit. Fantastic product.
This transmitter works great. The sound is clear. I made sure to pick a frequency that didn't have a station within 0.2 Hz of it. I haven't had any interference. It is super easy to use and the extra plug is an added bonus. I looked at the more expensive brands, and they didn't seem to offer anything the Colby didn't have. I have absolutely no complaints, and the price is awesome! The ability to rotate it is also a great extra feature. I can make it fit into almost any tight space with a charging port. It definitely won't fall out of the port either. I can't think of any negatives for this product. I love it!
I have readed some complaints about this product, so i have decided to write a small FAQ to everyone, because they are very easy to solve.Q)The volume goes up and down without user intervention.A)The headphoenes is tryng to compensate a too high input volume by lowering it when it would be clipped. To resolve it turn down your input volume.Q)I hear static, pop or simply noise in SOME points.A)A)The headphoenes is tryng to compensate a too high input volume by lowering it when it would be clipped, but without success. To resolve it turn down your input volume.Q)I hear static in the background.A)The input volume is too low. Try increasing it carefully. if the source input is very dynamic, with silences and very strong sound explosions it may seems difficult, but is always possible.Q)The range is very limited.A)Try moving the transmitter even by only 10-20 cm, often works.Q)The battery last only 3 hoursA)It's true. But in Italy, at my local reseller, I have paid 10 euros for every additional battery (1 euro=1 dollar), and 20 euros a small additional 2 battery charger , so with 3 battery I can rotate them and get a 9 hours a day autonomy, which I think is enough for everyone.Sorry for my english.
I had the d40 and upgraded. The change is extraordinary. More than I ever imagined. It's not twice as good. It's 10x as good. I looked at the 200 also and for the money it just didn't cut it. The d80 supported most everything that the 200 did with a lighter body. Now I have shot the d300. And it is amazing. If you have the money and are trying to decide its foolish. Go with the 300. But for the price I'll sit right at the 80 and be happy.
While the counter is displayed hit the &quot;cancel&quot; button on the remote and that will reset the counter to zero.I bought this for my 4DTV system, and the recorded video in SVHS is simply AMAZING. If you use normal videotapes, you can record in SVHS ET mode, which is much better than VHS, but I keep some real SVHS tapes for shows that I want the best quality from. If you don't use real SVHS tapes, you should use the higher quality VHS tapes, otherwise SVHS ET will flicker a little.Recording to normal videotapes was really a downer, but I can barely tell the difference between SVHS recorded video and the original. I highly recommend the use of the S-Video connectors for best performance.The 4DTV I mentioned is a digital satellite system that works on C-Band satellites (i.e. big dish) and so I get DVD quality video from satellite (not like the overly compressed DSS/DiSH video), and laserdisk quality video on the analog (totally uncompressed) channels. These are the feeds that DirecTV and Dish get many of their channels from.
I am TRULY amazed of this wonderful mp3 playa !!! WHOLLY CHRIST ! Honestly, i didnt know, that you can get such a great product for THAT price!! I absolutely LOVE IT !! THANKS !!! I will order one more in a nearest future for sure (to make a perfect present to my lovely g/f):) Coming back to the item, in my humble oppinion, it definitely hits around 99.9 out of the 100 ! I love everything about it - its got wondows (which is HUGE plus, at least in my opinion), its very easy to operate, its VERY well manufactured, all details are carefully thought through - fabulous! As usual, the only problem with it - 20 GIG HD (i d need, like 200 GIG, lol). But other than that, its absolutely amazing playa !! recommend to ALL !!!
I bought this to allow me to play my MP3 player through my car stereo. I have tried the FM transmitters in the past, but in my area it is way too difficult to find a frequency that's always clear. Sound quality through the cassette adapter is excellent, I can occasionally hear the mechanical noise of the tape mechanism but only during quiet music passages when the car is nearly stopped. For the cost, if this lasts a year or so it's well worth it.
There are lot of free programs that does 100% better than this.
I have had the Disk 512 MB Cruzer Mini USB Flash Drive for about 3 months and it worked out well then all of the sudden it stopped working. The computer will not acknowledge it is even connected. They also have poor tech support, stay away from this product.
Microsoft will definetly rock with this device, it has bigger screen, and a lot of new stuff that the ipod can only dream about, it will for sure take a big bite of the mp3 market, apple used to do with the market wathever they wanted, because they had no serious competitor, but now microsoft wich is a big company in technology will kill the ipod slowly, same as it is doing it with the xbox 360, ps3 has no chance..get a zune!
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.
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!!!
bad xp SP2 compatibility. not sure if it is my AMD chip or SP2 because even the XP update from netgear woulnt help. BSOD's daily needed a restore to get them to stop. buy a linksys, havent had a single problem with them. linksys wmp54g is worth the extra money.
After a year and a half the dew indicator has stopped the camera from working completely. When this first started happening I had to let the camera sit open for 2 hours, I missed some pretty important events for that reason. Now--even though it has been indoors in low humidity for a month the dew light is on and the camera won't work at all. I am very dissapointed as I shouldn't have to buy another camera in such a short time. I won't buy a sharp product again.
I needed this relay to turn on two amplifiers in my car. I've had it in my car for 2 years and it still works. For $2.98 you really can't beat it.
I'm not a careless teenager, but a 59 years old cautios and fastidious person. Still my iPod turned out to be rather short-lived. May be it's how it should be for a Made in China gadget.
I bought the white iHome IH6 from Apple along with a 2G Nano. The directions say you must use the proper insert for your iPod and it includes 5 inserts. None of the inserts support the current 2G Nano nor the Mini, Apples best selling model. The directions helpfully suggest that you may _purchase_ inserts for your iPod. What a crock!I plan to confront iHome and Apple. If they do not give me the inserts for my iPods, I will return the IH6 and move on. Why is buying consumer goods always such a pain?
This product is simply amazing. The initial usb transmitter / receiver set up was $130. It transmit stereo from my PC to my two home stereo systems with aplumb. It is quite simple to use the supplied software and sound is very good.
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!
Overall I'd say not worth the money. I'm still looking for a better after market strap for my D200. This one is too short to wear across the body if you're tall like I am.
I decided to purchase a portable voice recorder to keep trackof my thoughts and ideas while travelling. The VXI Voice-itprovided a to me unexpected combination: reasonable recordingtime (of course with additional memory) plus the possibilityof downloading the data to my computer for filing. This alsoopened the possibility of using voice-to-text softwarewhich could be useful for preparing papers and reviews. Bad idea!The audio quality is not very good, downloading to the computeris slow and uses a lot of disk space. But the worse feature isthat, my device at least, is very sensitive to battery age. Assoon as the batteries have been used just a little, I begin having problems to reproduce the recordings. Lowering the volumeto the very minimum helps sometimes, but not always. I know thatthe batteries are good because the battery indicator tells meso, and because I have replaced them a couple of times to checkthe problem. So typically I can only listen to the first 10 seconds or so of each file, and then the unit freezes witha low battery message. I contacted the manufacturer by EMAIL,but obtained no reply.The quality of the keys is poor and the menus are not easy touse. I would not recommend this device to anyone.
I purchased 2 of these memory cards for a trip to England and they were amazing! I never ran out of video or picture space on my Fuji camera and the quality is great. I didn't even need the second card. Of course I was downloading everything to my laptop at the end of the day but there were days that I didn't really need to do that because I had plenty of space left. Highly recommended!
Never work ok , noisy , returned after a few days , very disapointed.
This unit was terrible! Extremely poor quality reception and quit working only after a few days. WOULD NOT RECOMEND THIS UNIT!
I used this to attach my wifi usb adapter to my notebook after the notebook's usb ports started intermittently shutting down during heavy downloading..I am not sure if this card failed, after a few sessions of heavy downloading, or if it was my notebook express slot that failed...at anyrate my notebook is still working okay except for the usb problem but I don't have any other express adapters to test my notebook's express card slot...I recommend that you read more reviews about this product and this brand before committing.I changed this review since I now found out that it requires a separate power adapter to function properly which it now does, perfectly. It seems that the notebook's port power alone was not sufficient to power the card for some purposes such as for high data bandwidth extended time transfers.
New Dell Latitude D620 running Vista. Tryed to install after downloading Vista drivers from Dell. Install failed. Second time installed but didn't work. Uninstalled/Reinstalled with help from IT - Still no go. Sent it back. I'll wait for one that works with Vista.
I had my cable company (Comcast cable) out to the house a couple of times to fix a weak signal for both my bedroom tv, and my internet. They screwed around with things and told me that was as good as things would get unless I wanted to pay to have all new cable and stuff run (which I had no desire to do). My television reception was terrible, some channels weren't viewable at all, and the others always cutout. My internet was slow at times even though I pay extra for an upgraded speed. I bought this signal booster and figured if it didn't work I could find some other use for it, but it worked beyond my expectations. I first just connected my tv to it, and ALL the channels came in crystal clear. I left just my tv connected for a week or so, and had no cutouts, no issues at all, then I split the signal and ran it to my modem. Again nothing but improvements. My internet no longer lags, or drops, tv picture awesome, blah, blah, blah... etc. I was also worried that it might not work because I have an older (non-hd) tv in that room, but that wasn't an issue for it either. Installation for this was super simple too, it only took me a couple of minutes to hook everything up. I read a ton of reviews for these and similar products, and the reviews for this were a little mixed, I'm not sure what kind of problems those folks experienced, but I think this is the best investment I've made in awhile. Only complaint I have was the shipping. It was a week or so after ordering that my order even shipped from the warehouse even though it was listed as being in stock.
I purchased this pen after reading the reviews to keep the lens clean on my D90. I've had different Nikon SLRs over the years and the D50 as well. I've been using microfiber cloths, lens cleaning solutions, brushes etc. to keep them clean. I am very impressed with this pen. I tried it on my D50, and after the results I immediately used it to clean all of my other lenses. I try not to overclean by doing it only when necessary, but this thing does such a good job I couldn't wait. This cleaning pen is awesome!
Very easy to install. Works perfectly over sixty feet of CAT-5 Ethernet to WRT54G router. Would not hesitate to purchase again if needed.
This was my first serious telescope purchase. My experience has been great so far. The NexStar 6e was very easy to set up out of the box. It came with instructions, but I barely used them. The telescope came with only one eyepiece(25mm), which is my only complaint. I just expected more for $1000. At least a small zooming eyepiece, or something! lol All in all, I'm enjoying the telescope. The detail of the moon is incredible. I just ordered some new lenses, and filters. I can't wait. Happy gazing.
Do NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT if you have a mac computer. It says it is compatible, but it's NOT. I tried 3 different ways to load music on this item and it would take maybe 3 out of 25. I called Coby and they told me to download in one format, change songs to another format, it was way to much work to try to figure out for a 20.00 item.SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE AND JUST SPEND THE EXTRA $ FOR AN IPOD SHUFFLE!!
These batteries are great - held comparable charge with my old alkaline batteries in my camera for a while. Wall plug is integrated into the charger, so it might be hard to find a sizable outlet in some cases, but in most cases the bottom plug is fine. Great value!
my new favorite way to buy film, thanks. delivered in time for my photo shoot.
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-"
this center speaker seems to be an excellent product for the money. very satisfied with the quality also the appearance. sound is excellent.
It has been ten years since I purchased this camera and it is still working wonderfully. Sure, these days my main camera is a 10 Megapixel with 12X optical zoom and a staggering amount of features, but I still look back on my old HP C200 with fondness. It was, after all, my first digital camera. It also captured many, many, many memories over the decade. My old HP C200 still gets used these days as well. I use it for rugged outdoor activities that I don't want to expose my main camera to. Its fully decked out with all the accessories that were prohibitively expensive or did not even exist in 1999: 2800 MAh NiMH rechargeable batteries, 2000 MAh NiMH Eneloop LSD batteries, 256MB CF, and even that (then) prohibitively expensive AC adapter that I paid $5 for. Nostalgia.
I have several containers of VHS tapes that I like to look at occasionally, but do not like having to rewind them in my VCR/DVD player, so I decided to check Amazon.com to see if a VHS tape rewinder was available. There were several available. I selected the Kinyo UV-230C 2-Way VHS Cassette Rewinder and Cleaner for purchase, I received it and have used the product several times. I am very satisfied with this product.
not a very good product...poor sound quality..fragile... volume is very low...chances of this breaking is very high...i would not recommend...
I bought the KVM kit for [money] earlier from amazon. No regret, best bang for the buck. Heck, the KVM cables will probably cost more than the kit, go figure. My mouse scroll function stop responding after a while of use thoguht. Throw the sucker under the desk and use the Ctrl - Ctrl switch, forget the toggle button. Price is too expensive now, they used to have it [money].
This is my very first review but i felt compelled to take a little time given how much i rely on these and love this little player.After four years of serious mp3 player use, i've come to expect a large number of features I DONT compromise on when it comes to the perfect player:- at least 15 hours battery life- no proprietary cable, ideally ... no cable (ie USB plug at the end of the player)- no proprietary software (HAS to be recognized as a flash drive, i want to drag and drop my files on any computer, period)- quickly chargeable (couple hours max)- radio with good reception- dirt simple user interface- simple, readable screen- subscription music capable- light weight- good feel / buttons- good sound (duh)If you look carefully, that rules out zen, nano, sensa and pretty much any other player out there (except the zune ... JUST KIDDING). Given how my current player had gone through a couple near death experiences already, i was getting a little desperate. Until I stumbled upon this little guy. At a dirt cheap price, it packs it ALL, no more, no less. (Believe it or not, i DONT need to watch videos or pictures on my MUSIC player's 1 inch screen.)A couple CONS (Nobody's perfect I guess)- 1 GB is a little tight. Of course I just spotted a 2GB version just after buying this one (arrg), guess i'll just give this one up and buy that one instead. If they keep upgrading flash memory on this model, i'll just keep going with the upgrades.- the drag and drop feature works but it wont necessarily recognize your folders. Instead it tries to sort by album, artist, music genre. If your mp3 wasn't created properly (with music database query to get the info) you might only find your music bundled up in a global folder.But bottom line, you can't possibly go wrong here.
I am not a pro in digital cameras but I like the one I purchased, really do. Besides all the advantages it has the big LCD so it's really convenient.Everything is good except one thing: power supply. You have to purchase new batteries every time(but they last quite a long time though) or the battery charger which is like about 42 bucks. But anyway, I liked the item and sure Canon is always the best.PS: I saw the AC adapter in the system map which comes with the camera but I doubt that it will fit with the camera..or not..anyway, someone write what you think of that. I'm about to buy the battery charger though.Peace,
The quality of the power cord is solid. It doesn't look or feel cheap. The cord does exactly what it's supposed to do so I'm happy with it. I would recommend buying this.
Wow, just wow. The sound quality is unparalleled by anything. Music, games and everything in general sound real with this headset. The microphone is awesome as well, there are no snaps, crackles or pops when it records and it sounds almost exactly like my voice.At first sight, the headphone pads look as if they would be uncomfortable. However, if you put them on correctly, they are almost unnoticable and help greatly in keeping out ambient sound and keeping in the high quality audio.I strongly recommend that you buy this product if you're going to buy a headset of any sort. Unlike the DSP-500, there is no software required and you can use it for anything with the mini-plug jack. Great buy, thanks Amazon!
Having purchased and installed at least 20 or more of these for various G4 macs, I can say that this is a must have for every user who wants to use SATA!This card is actually just a re-branded Firmtek card has extremely good drivers and updates on firmware on the Firmtek page. It has been around since 2003/2004 and is a great sata controller card. I have never had any issues with any of these cards in any Mac G4 from the 500mhz all the way to the last of the G4 MDD models and into the G5 PowerMacsI can tell you that chances are if you are purchasing this for a MDD Dual processor model you need to "downgrade" the firmware to a more compatible version.The latest version shipped on these contains additions for the G5 models and may cause freezing after sleeping on the MDD Dual processor models without downgrading... However I have never had that happen, but the Firmtek support page clearly lists it as a known issue and provides links for the "downgrade firmware"I give this product 5/5 and recommend it to anyone who is looking to step-up there mac to SATA interfaces and the performance that comes with SATA.
Very convenient bag once you figure out it only fits on one side of your body. You can carry a lot of stuff and have access to it relatively easily, especially to the camera. If you just have a Digital SLR and a lens or two, this is probably too big. If you have more stuff to carry around, this is great.
The Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 is a step above previous ergonomic keyboards; it is even more comfortable, with a better design. I like the ability to zoom in and zoom out on a web page, call up a calculator or navigate the internet using buttons on the keyboard. It is also very reasonably priced, given the high quality of this ergonomic keyboard. I definitely recommend this keyboard to anyone. Is it time to replace your standard keyboard with an ergonomic one?
Great part to have for your zune if you own a good tv... Helps keep you charged up as well... Works as advertised... Great price... Good Deal
I bought this visor cd holder because I make my own mp3 cds. It holds 10 cds which is fine. But it also allows me to place receipts from gas stations change from tolls and in the clear window pics. It is the best organizer I have found and bought. My old one just held cd's.The only real negative its that it can be hard at times to get at your cd's while driving because they are behind the flap that has the pockets. I have found that it helps if you put the flap behind the visor so it is between the visor and roof, leaving the cd's in clear view. The straps are velcro style which is nice, makes it easy to put on and take off.Not con's but how to improve: if they placed an additional 10 cd pockets behind the pocket flap, though this may make the organizer very large and heavy.
Ear things are too small, hurt my ears. Made for kid size ears. Sound is fine. Noise reduction wasn't very impressive, so I never use it. You get what you pay for. I still use them, but they hurt.
I purchased (from Amazon) this lens together with the S5 IS to be used in my trip to Yellowstone Park 3 weeks ago . The lense is great. But when I used it for night shots using the camera flash, its curved shadow appeared on the pictures. I might have to buy an external flash. By the way, I like my S5 IS (it's a little bit heavy though).
I've owned this camera for almost a year now, with no problems. Some of the quasi-negative reviews I've seen here have some merit: the zoom control is a little too &quot;coarse&quot; in its responsiveness, and the camera isn't great in extremely-low-light situations. That having been said, how many photos do you try to take in extremely-low-light situations? In normal low-light situations (e.g., a typical restaurant), I think it works just fine. The camera is a little slow to take photos, and the lens cap can be knocked off if you shove the camera into a bag...but again, I wouldn't consider these things to be the &quot;major&quot; flaws that other reviewers seem to feel they are. I've also read some criticism of the camera's physical structure -- but mine feels pretty darn solid! I take mine on hikes with my dogs, and I let the neighborhood kids run around taking photos with it -- it's held up well. When I bought it a year ago, I think it was a good value for the dollar -- newer cameras may be a better deal now, but I'm very surprised by the negative reviews I've read here. My experiences have only been positive.
The Item is a little larger than I expected, but it is a great item. Highly recommended.
Purchased these as the second step in a Frankenstein upgrade from a Sony HTIB. This set replaced the two front channels which were the typical plastic cubes you get with a HTIB. For less than $50, I'm amazed, they sound fantastic, stereo audio sounds fantastic. They're also nice and small. A cheap and easy upgrade for those who have outgrown their HTIB's.I plan to buy the center channel speaker in the near future.
The pre-amp arrived ontime and has worked very well without exception during the past month. I would recommend this item and would purchase the same model again if I were to do it over.
Great speakers ,got an amp hooked up to them and they sound great just like any Panasonic product does. very happy
I have owned this printer for over two weeks and am I impressed with it every day. The printer prints amazing pictures and if you just want to print text documents or pages off the web it does a great job of that also. I have owned other printers from different companies including past Canon printers but I have to say I will be keeping this one until it breaks down on me. It is that good!!!
Its a great little camera. Nice clear images, especially in jpeg mode. Not so hot in low light, just buy a light bulb for the room and turn it on... this covers that base. I love the microphone, the main reason why i did not buy the panasonic cam.Don't be put off about the cam being wireless 11b. It works really well if you have a wireless router with dual b and g formats.It was very easy to get it up and running through the wireless LAN, the WEP encryption works well too, the manual instructions are very clear and the supplied IP software provided helps too. However i had some trouble getting it to work over the internet. I have a separate (zoom x3) modem and wireless router (linksys wrt-54g) and i could not access the cam at all, through the DNSS address i could reach the modems splash screen but it would not forward through to the camera. I tried port forwarding through to the camera but had absolutely no luck at all. After many frustrating days and of doing some extensive reading i was able to get it running by configuring the modem into half-bridge mode, this feature cuts out the modems router capabilities and the WAN address is sent directly to the wireless router.I also use the port forward function on the router in order to get around the routers splash screen as well. So i now contact the cam by using the DDNS sony server with this example address: xxxxx.snccam.net:(the port number).Works great!!!Unfortunately i cannot get the email triggering working as yet. I think it has something to do with the smtp port address, which most ISP are using to stop spam, you cannot set this up. I wish sony would update their firmware for this device to include these additional parameters. If i figure it out i will let you all know....Update: I was able to get the email notification working at last, wahoo, i changed the SMTP server name from an address (smtp.xxx.com) to the ISP DNS IP address and it appears to work fine. I hope this helps.
shipped fast, got it in three days, works great no problems or anything, just recommend maybe more bubble rapping when shiped other then that i am very satisfied.
back in the 1980s i had this camera. sold it and used many others since then. i've acquired the maxxum 7000 again and wouldn't trade it for anything this time around. in my opinion and sure there are others out there, this one is best in my book. way to go minolta!
If you have Bluetooth capability this is excellent. Set up was relatively easy and not having a USB port used is an added plus. Wireless mouse is the way to go....
I first tried this dryer when in a hotel in SLC Utah, while traveling on business. I have really thick hair and it takes quite a while to dry. I didn't pack my own dyer as it's large and bulky, and had to use the hotel dryer. Usually these don't work as well as my own, but this one literally cut my drying time in half, leaving my hair soft and shiny! I LOVED it. I took a picture of it with my phone to remind myself to look it up when I got home. I assumed it would be expensive, so I was pleasantly surprised to find it on Amazon for only $20. I absolutely love this blow dryer - it's compact, powerful and the folding handle/retractable cord are great little features that make it ideal for traveling. I have recommended it to friends and will continue to!
Pretty good.What I don't like about is it's tendency to zoom out by itself if pointing downwards.
Intel's previous Pocket Concert Player was a very highly reviewed MP3 player but a bit pricey. This time Intel has followed up with a few improvements to the Pocket Concert while removing some of the features that some may find unnecessary making the bottom line--price--better. First, the player comes with 64 megs of memory of which about 60 is available for songs using wither mp3 or wma format. The software is wonderfully simple to use. Transfer rates are decent through USB. In addition, the player comes with a full edition of Musicmatch 6.1 for organizing, ripping, and burning. Unlike the Pocket Concert, the player has expandable memory with MMC cards which now only go up to 64 megs and are pricey in comparison to compact flash or smartmedia. The player is durable with simple buttons and nice headphones of the earpiece variety. Intel has added a cool factor of exchangeable &quot;skins&quot; to vary the look. This may be for the younger set as I find this more a marketing ploy than a substantive reason to buy. There is no FM tuner or digital voice recorder. As far as I am concerned, all i was looking for was an mp3 player with no frills. This easily fits the bill. This to me appeared much better than any other pure mp3 player out there.Pros:1) Sturdy build2) Expandability3) Superb softwareCons:1) No bells and whistles like FM tuner or voice recorder2) Questionable future support from Intel for firmware upgrades as Intel recently announced the termination of its consumer products division
After owning my palm m515 for 6 months, it stopped charging. Of course this happened when I was traveling, so I lost all the new information on had entered during my trip. Luckily I was able to reload the old information which I had on my computer. Since it was still under warrenty, I was able to send it back to get a fixed one in exchange. A year or so later, it just stopped syncronizing for no reason. I refuse to pay to speak to a Palm representative, and their website is indecipherable and holds nothing helpful. Palm is only interested in having you buy, but they are definitely not interested in keeping you as a customer. The company is completely worthless!The Tungston T which I purchased for my boyfriend has progressively degenerated also.We will never buy Palm again!
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.
Don't buy this camera. I tried 2 recently and both had "low battery indicator" problem. Low battery indicator comes after taking only 4-5 shots on freshly charged batteries.
The Nikon D80 is the novice photographer's dream! It's ease of use and the high definition picture quality it offers certainly will increase your photographic confidence! And, if you are a more experienced photographer, you'll find risk taking with this camera is a whole lotta fun! We are taking pictures at every opportunity and totally enjoying our results!
I have several different bags that I use depending on how much I have to carry. I bought this one for when I travel lite. I have a T43 laptop that fits into the case without a problem.My only negative comment is that some of the interior pockets are a little hard to get to. Other than that, it's good.
I was skeptical about this camera after a good friend and several other reviewers had problems with water getting in the unit. I bought it anyway (from amazon) with the intention of using my 30 day return period to test this sucker out. It performed well taking great pics underwater, being splashed, stuck under the faucet and even soaked in a glass of water for two hours. No water in the camera and it still works. The pics are good and the camera is easy to use but probably not the right digital for the avid photographer or someone that really knows what they're doing. I'd recommend this product to anyone along with one key piece of advice: buy it from a merchant that offers at least a 30 return policy, put it to the test and send it back to the merchant if it dies. You DO NOT want to get stuck dealing with Pentax directly as their customer service is, shall we say, less than satisfactory.
I have been using this camera for about two years now. It takes great pictures and I have taken hundreds of pictures of my Grandchildren and made slideshows on Cds for them. I would absolutely buy this camera again. (I dont like the loose lens cap but I would not deduct a point for that.)
Best thermometer ever... We love the ease of this thermometer. The accuracy is dead on and the meat we cook with it is superb
The sound is good for the price. My rating is low because the CD door is a finiky beast. After three months of regular use in a household of adults, the open button on the top (not an obvious placement given the location of other controls) stopped working properly and the door to the CD compartment no longer closes. The radio tuner is still working properly, but I would have spent less if all I wanted was a radio.This is disappointing quality from a company from which I have bought several reliable lower end audio products for many years.
When I got these headphones, the first thing I did was test them for comfort. Very tight. No adjustment made them better. Obviously, they didn't really crush my skull, but they were so tight that I could not wear them for 15 minutes. I'm a male with an average-large head size, so some folks might not have the same problem. I did not have the nerve to give these a one-star rating because the sound might be great. I did not even finish unpacking everything. Sent them back disappointed. I'm surprised that this manufacturer of good reputation could not make these headphones more comfortable.
This is much better designed than the Tamrac Express 6...see my review there to see why.The Explorer 1 is a good size to fit a DSLR and two of either a flash, an extra lens and/or extra pocket camera. The loose pocket in the back is very nice to hold a travel book. There are three zippered pockets (front flap, inside of top cover and the front pocket.) One thing I like is that the divider inserts sit low enough so you don't have to have the DSLR at the very top ready to spill out. Tamrac botches that item in too many of its bags. But they got it right here.Finally, this bag has the ability to attach water bottles or lens pouches with the M.A.S accessory system. For me this is great since I look for a small bag that carries alot. With this bag, I can carry my Panasonic G1 DSLR and the pocketable LX3; two water bottles; charger for the LX3; and travel book in the bag. Still have room for things like keys or kleenex etc. So the bag is perfect for travel.
I purchased this laser printer on amazon a few days ago and so I far I like it except it produces alot of noise when it starts printing, gets warm fast and produce paper curls. Aside from that, its a very good laser printer for the price, prints really fast compared to a regular inkjet printer and also will save you alot of $$ on replacement ink.
... I got the camera and first time out of the box it had a system error. No problem I figure, call Nikon and get it fixed... Now that I actually have a working camera it has it shortcomings, eats batteries, hesitation after you click and other annoying quirks. However after I got more memory it actually takes great pixs. I would NOT buy it again after going through all the nightmare with Nikon. Maybe after a few months with it working properly I might change my tune.
I purchased this about 8 months ago. I have found little to complain about. It does all I want and then some. I have worked with a lot ofcameras and this is by far the easiest to work. I carry it everywhere.I have 5 grandchildren and I need speed. One grandson (age 3) has taken to photography and loves this camera. His pictures are really pretty good. When I walk into his house it's nana cheese. Truly a camera foryoung and old. Samsung - keep up the quality.Bonnie
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.
Great handheld GPS. Accuracy is a B+ and it easily obtains a quick satellite fix. Color screen is a definite plus. Ease of use is also great.The only reasons it doesn't merit a 5:1. lack of turn-by-turn directions2. not very detailed default maps; Mapsend Streets &amp; Destinations is a must-have. Easy to upload maps &amp; waypoints via MMC
Made of very cheap plastic. Saw an ipod version of this at Target for $9.99. I got ripped off.
*** Ignore any of the negative reviews based on one thing ***- If your read the manual, do some research, and have half an ounce of geek in you, then this router is the BOMB!It is not simple if you don't have some experience. But, it has all the bells and whistles any home network person could want. I increased the throughput of my son's xBOX, added 2 laptops, and one desktop. xBOX has priority on the net and all the other systems still have awesome speed.D-Link customer support is crap, customer service is crap, BUT, this router is awesome. Never been a D-Link fan until now. If you want a great wireless router, this is the one!If you don't know how to read and/or don't have the "geek" in ya. Then get the router and pay a geek to configure it for you. You will not be dissapointed.
I was VERY frustrated with this product especially after reading all the other frustrated customers, but I was finally able to get some pics on it. First of all if you are using spy sweeper you have to turn off all of the shields in order to install this software. Then, once it has been installed, if you are getting a message saying "photo viewer not found, program terminated", then you've made the same simple mistake I did. All you have to do is plug your keychain into the usb port and make sure it is on update mode. Now you can open the program and from there it is pretty easy. The only other problem I had was finding my pictures in their file finder...I had to insert my sd card into my computer and select that drive from the drop down menu in the photo viewer program. I hope I was helpful to someone...this product is a little tricky to get started but it's not defective or unfinished as some have suggested.I am happy with it...now!Also, it can hold more pictures than some have said it will. It says I have room for 60 pictures...I guess it depends on the size of the pictures.
SpecificationsStandards * 802.11g* 802.11b* INMPR Compliant* TCP/IP* UPnP AV 1.0* USB 2.0Media Streaming Protocol * HTTPNetwork * 802.11g Wireless* 802.11b Wireless* Wired LAN: 10/100Mbps Ethernet* DHCP or Static IP AddressWireless Security * WPA-PSK Encryption* Hardware-based WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)* Up to 128-bit EncryptionAntenna * Type: 2.4 GHz Swivel-Type* Frequency: 2.4G to 2.5 GHz* Impedance: 50 Ohms* Gain: 2 dBiSupported Audio Formats * MP3* WMA* AIFF* WAV* Ogg VorbisSupported Image Formats * JPEG* BMP* PNG* TIFF* JPEG2000* GIFSupported Video Formats * WMV9* MPEG 1* MPEG 2* MPEG 4* Xvid* AVI (MPEG-4 Layer Only)Audio Playlist Formats * M3U* PLSSupported Subtitle Format * SRTOutputs * HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)* Component Video* Coax Digital Audio* Optical Digital Audio* Composite Audio and Video* S-VideoPower * Power Source: 110-120V, 0.5A* Power Consumption: 10WTemperature * Operating: 0C to 45C* Storage: -25C to 55CHumidity * 10% to 95% (Non-Condensing)Certifications * FCC* CSA* CEDimensions * L = 16.75 inches* W = 11.25 inches* H = 1.5 inchesWeight * 5.5 lbsWarranty * 1 Year
My friend gave me grief for picking this thing up. He'd bought one previously & had nothing but trouble. But for the price I got through Amazon (...), I thought I'd give it a try.It installed no problem, but as mentioned elsewhere, but sure to grab the latest drivers off the Netgear site or you might spend some time in Blue Screen Hell. I ended up not using the supplied software & instead used the stuff that came with Windows. The range seems decent, & it doesn't have any problems talking to my wireless router (also Netgear). I use the machine it's in for email & surfing, so I can't comment on latency for games.Overall, it seems to work great. Just get the latest drivers!
I am very happy with my Jukebox Zen Xtra 30 GB Player. I converted all my mp3 files to wma, keep my backup files from my laptop and desktop and still have loads of room. The sound quality is excellent even when listening to 64kbps wma files. If you are looking for an excellent machine and don't need the portability of an ipod - buy this unit.
This item is very convenient for my purpose. It works great!!! 4 months ago, I moved my computer to an adjacent room. The room doesn't have a cable drop so I tried wireless routers and adapters (used a couple of brands, one after the other). That didn't work well for me due to some minor glitches that occurred every now and then. Fully recommended.
I've had many short wave radios over the years. I recently bought a Grundig Satellite 800 which got a lot of hype. Unfortunately it got zapped with lightning. But I was not happy with it anyway.But I am very happy with this Sony product.Pros:Very good front end. It picks up everything that's available (using the supplied long wire antenna). The AM reception is excellent. And I don't think I've ever had better FM reception.For SSB it has a BFO which I much prefer over IM tuning.I've fallen asleep with it on a few times and the batteries have not suffered much (the Grundig was a battery eater).I think the speaker is perfectly designed for listening to short wave broadcasts. Everything is crisp and clear. It is not designed for listening to music. You may want to use headphones for better music quality.The Sync Lock works well and can make it easier to hear weak stations.Cons:The tiny switches on the sides are not all that easy to use.It's hard to fine tune the BFO with such a small dial (but it can be done).Conclusion:You will not find more bang for the buck. I doubt you will find anything as good a twice the cost.
Stay away from this media. As other reviews suggest, you will be lucky to get a good burn. I've tried in three different dvd burners with minimal success. I suggest you try the Matrix 8x speed double layer media instead if your burner can handle that speed. I've had much more success with those. I also recommend the Memorex double layer dvd's as they have worked very well for me also.
i wasnt sure what to expect when i ordered this bag, but it really is fantastic.i am never in need of a pocket i don't have, and it keeps my macBook dry even in the roughest portland rain.
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.
I have these installed in the front doors of my 2009 Maxima and powered by an aftermarket amp with 45 watts to each speaker. The sound is load and clear.
We bought this product years ago and have loved it. Out toddler broke it recently and we bought the exact same one because it is affordable and we know it is a great product. It also shipped very quickly.
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!
Purchased this so I could run a Sonnet P500 from a Macbook Pro. Worked like a charm! See my review of the P500 as well (four stars). This is a great package and I've had no issues dismounting the drives, popping out this card and taking the Macbook on the road.
My girlfriend gave us the CDR 200 KOSS recorder for christmasbut we are unable to use it. It didn't have the manual. I need one. Can you help? If i have to pay i do not mind. Please advise.Please find below my mailing address. Thanking you in anticipation.Yours truly.MARIE-VONNE DE COMARMOND4670 BOUCHETTE STREETMONTREAL, QUEBECH3W 1C5
Okay, really? -- What could go wrong?If you like the price, this is a no brainer. The cable ably connects your Garmin to your computer with no problems. After you get it home and try it, you'll be amazed at how smart you are.Incidentally, Best Buy wanted $19 for this cable, so that is what you're trying to beat here.
I was using the Extreme Gaming Router DGL-4500D-Link DGL-4500 Xtreme N Selectable Dual Band Draft 802.11n Gaming Router, and it worked great until I started streaming HD media plus with with several wireless security cameras, it began to freeze. This router not only has a more powerful processor, but it's simultaneous dual-band wireless allows me to stream several HD media streams wirelesly or over the Gigabit network. Great security features, overall excellent product.
I bought this product by reading some of the great features mentioned about this online. Also, I had earlier Dlink product which gave me little trouble but overall worked satisfactorily. But this product purchase is worst ever buy. This always gets disconnected and I have to reboot the router at least twice a day. I called the DLink company and their customer service is absolutely horrendous and junk. I called them thrice to get the problem resolved and those ***holes just closed the call saying it is a problem with my internet service provider. If you are wise enough don't ignore my review and never try your luck against these Dlink products. It is just trash and I wasted my money on it.
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.
My car has a windshield antenna. I plugged-in the Coby, set the radio to 97.7 and it hasn't missed a beat in weeks. Works perfectly. Not even a hint of static or hum. Would not hesitate to buy again.
We have a 15" Sharp Aquos we bought almost 2 years ago in our kitchen and a 20" installed on our patio. My parents liked it so much they had me order them one which is now installed on their patio. The reputation of Sharp is great the picture quality of these TV's is excellent! You won't be sorry.
First, the bad. The remote simply does not work. Truth be told however, I don't really care. I have a 6 year old and 3 year old, and I planned all along to have this tiny thing lost in the couch constantly and not be able to use it. I just have to get up and hit the buttons manually.On to the actual switch. I am using the Toslink inputs, and this thing just plain works. I plugged everything in, and it worked. A month later it still works perfectly. This is a great, inexpensive alternative to buying a new tuner.
We are very happy with this product. We've found it to be very easy to download music.
I ordered this to set up my second monitor on my gaming rig. Works perfectly...and also has a built in audio cable. Wish I'd known that beforehand...would have ordered two and saved myself some work running my other cables.Thanks!
I've only had this TV for a few days, but I purchased it for a rental condo and wanted something inexpensive, but nice. I purchased at a discount store for under $270, with a one year return warranty. From what I've read, I probably should have purchased the extended warranty for another 3 yrs. for $39.I've knocked off one star because the first time I used a DVD it made a horrible noise. I'm hoping that if it occurs again, it can be fixed by folding a piece of paper and sticking it in the tray joint, as one reviewer said he does. At about 100 lbs., this won't be easy to return. Also, another irsksome issue, no one else seems to have mentioned, is that changing the channels is slower than on most other sets. If you have over a hundred cable channels and surf, this can be annoying. The remote looks cheap and the letters are very small. The menu system works well to auto add cable channels, but selecting and scrolling seemed a bit awkward. This can also be improved.The most important aspect of the TV, however, is that it does provide a very good picture. I'd put it on par with my Sony or Panasonic Tau. I also wanted a 27"TV that had a smaller foot print than most for my cutom built swivel stand. Although the width is stated as 26.5", the base is more than an inch less, using the same footprint as most 24" and older 25" sets. Having the speakers on the bottom instead of the side helps accomplish this. The speakers also provide good sounds.Make no mistake about it, however, this TV is not made with the same quaility as major brands, and there will probably be a higher proportion of units that have problems than others. This is evident by the other reviews that indicate various problems. Another concern is that the longevity of this TV may be considerably less than the better brands. Nevertheless, for those of us willing to take a risk to save over $100, it may be worth it, then again...
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.
I bought this camera as a total novice. I think it was easy to learn to use and I'm absolutely fascinated with it. It provides good quality video, lighting options and most of the accessories come with it. I love it!
I was VERY pleased with this product, which is an EXACT match for my old JBL G-730 speaker handles. I have been searching FOREVER for this part.
I have known about Harmony remotes for a while, but their high price kept me away from getting one. A few years ago I purchased a Sony universal/ programmable/learning remote, and with my old TV/ home theater setup it worked great, including macros for TV watching, CD listening and DVD watching. It was NOT that easy to program macros though. Then, a few months ago, I purchased a new HDTV and exchanged my digital cable box for an upgraded model with digital audio and S-Video connections. My Sony remote would not work well with my new TV, and I decided to get a Harmony remote.As usual, I began my pre-purchase research, and decided upon the Harmony 550. The price was the best I could find either online or at brick-and-mortar stores. I must say the reviews at Amazon were very helpful in making my decision.I received it 2 days ago, and the setup of the remote went without problems. So far it works great. I have yet to sit down and fiddle with all the commands I now have at my disposal in only one remote, as well as adjust the timing for my TV's input change signal sent from the remote. I was able to create custom activities for my Xbox (1st generation model) and MP3 players, so the TV and receiver are setup correctly if I want to play games, or listen to music or watch videos from my MP3 players.The remote is very comfortable, not heavy at all compared to my old Sony remote, and the lighted keypad and screen are a plus. It will finally replace 4 remotes in a way other remotes probably can't. Highly recommended!
Have own two Play and Charge Kits and both have stop working. The batteries can die in under an hour at this point and sometimes do not even charge at all
My Panasonic DMR-EZ17 dvd recorder has broken down for the third time in 18 months. It was repaired twice under warranty, this time it will cost $139 plus shipping.When it worked, it worked well, but it's headed for the trash this time. The dvd recorders don't last very long, especially compared to the old VCR's. Does anyone make a VCR with an ATSC hdtv tuner yet?
Terrible laptop. Dont buy it. The screen went bad, even covered by warranty they refused to to recieve it. They fix it once but never out of synthoms. Blue ray never worked properly.A waste of money. Ill never buy hp again.
The fan part of this unit works fine. But for some strange reason, the unit's power cord has to be plugged in at both the USB end into the computer (which is fine) and also into itself (which is not fine.) In only a few weeks, the power cord connection in the unit starts to become loose and fail. There is NO reason this cord shouldn't be permanently connected and internally wired at the one side, and only need to plug into the computer with the USB end. Mine stopped working and I had to take it apart and solder the wires together inside the unit myself in order to make it work.I'd pass on this unit and look for one that is hard wired so you don't have to worry about the connection. Also the plastic is very thin and cheap, so if you pick it up by one end while it's running, the torque will make the fan catch and grind.
I purchased the HLT 6187 and the 5087 for my parents.This DLP is amazing and so is Amazon. If your on the fence to upgrade to HDTV, Samsung DLP and Amazon are the way to go if you dont need to "hang on the wall".Great pricing and quick delivery. No problems whatsoever! The delivery guys were extremly helpful to my parents , who are seniors and they moved some other tv's for them. All I can say is thank you Amazon.
I have had this camera for about 7 moths now and still continued to be impressed, from the features and the picture quality to the size and portability of this camera. When watched on my HDTV the picture quality is stunning when you are outside during the day cloudy or sunny (almost like being there). It is the best picture I have ever seen from a high definition consumer camcorder. The picture qualities of the hdr-hc1 are exactly if not vary close to an HD broadcast like Discovery HD Theater or ESPN HD channels. This is definitely a HD broadcast quality camcorder. If you are filming inside or lower light in general I have found that the picture quality is not as bright or as clear as the outside shots. But in my opinion it is still a lot nicer than standard definition. The 3mp digital still camera is pretty good for being on a video camera. I would not know personally because I manly bought this camera for recording HDV video. But I have used the still camera a few times and printed out the pictures on my HP photo smart printer and with the pop up flash on the camcorder the pictures came out nice and bright, vary nice for 3mp like I said, and when I do need to take a digital still I am not looking around for that camera it is right on my video camera that is a big +. I consider this video camera to be the all in one solution for HD video & 3mp stills. I have also been comparing the hdr-hc1 to the new HDV video camera that just came out the hdr-hc3 witch I have looked at best buy and played around with it. The conclusion that I came to after trying out both the hdr-hc1 & the hdr-hc3 is that they are both nice cameras, the only downsides to the hc3 is that there are no mic/headphone jacks on the hc3 and there is also no zoom ring. Which are some of the reasons that I prefer the hc1 to the hc3. Overall if you are like me and like and use the mic/headphone jacks and zoom ring this would be the camera for you. But if you do not need these features than I would go with the Sony hdr-hc3. For those who want to buy this camera better buy fast because I heard that Sony is discontinuing this model because of all the pro features on it and for the price that it is being sold for. So get one while you can because the next camera up from this is the hdr-fx1 which is 3 times heaver that of the hc1 and is over 3grand. I still continue to be impressed with this camera and think it is worth every penny. So have fun & enjoy this camera.
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.
Well I was very excited to buy this anti i-pod product because I am not a very big fan of apple, but I do love to listen to music and want something that can fit my entire collection. But immediately when I started downloading the software for the Zune, I was met with unfortunate results. Every time I started downloading the software it hit an error message and told me to reboot and try again. Next try same thing, after about an hour or so I go to there official website, no help there. And now I have decided that this player would be a lot better if it supported easier plug and play compatibility's. Bill gates..... you sure dropped the ball on this one. The only reason that it got 2 stars is because I have seen this thing at a friends house (and it was working) And I do know that this can be a truly amazing piece of hardware. Right now I am leaving to take this back to my local store.
Bought this mouse for someone who suffers badly from arthritis, a feeling of having something to drag is essential. The textured feel is probably more subtle to arthritic fingers. The others that came before this were just too light. Well loaded with weights I've not heard a complaint about the smoothness and accuracy of movement. At first the sensitivity of the buttons was an issue, more positive less touch could be easier to master. The motion is heavy yet smooth and the button touch is light, but over time that has become more comfortable.
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.
Length:: 0:29 MinsThis TV shuts itself off after a few seconds. Same problems as everyone else here. Had it for about a year and then it started all of a sudden. First I thought it was ghosts. Now I know it is just a bad product.This is obviously due to a design issue. I'm sure that some engineer messed up when calculating how big of a heat sink they need to prevent some part from melting on the circuit board. Whoops.Disney should be ashamed of the embarrassment this is to their products division and issue a recall.
i went skiing recently with the camera around my neck, caught an edge and did a face plant, sliding on my chest down the ravine, into the bushes. When i finally crawled out, i checked my camera which was covered in snow, even though the cover was closed, but the pictures came out fine and the camera works great. a little condensation on the lenses.
Being able to walk around the house with my laptop and not getting disconnected from the internet is absolutely amazing. The signal is excellent throughout the entire house, but is quite flaky outside (probably because I have aluminum siding which interferes with the signal). Overall, I think it's a great product and would highly recommend it.
Yes, the sexiest Zoom AC adapter you can buy! ;^) Bought it to replace a cheapo multi-adapter as I was afraid that would break sometime soon. Now I have the original. So not sexy.
Many people don't like ergonomic keyboards but I find this one helps relieve stress greatly. It is comfortable to use and has a built-in handrest. I like the handy &#34;zoom&#34; feature and web keys. Only problem is my &#34;insert&#34; key doesn't appear to be working. Not sure why, but obviously not that big a problem for me as I didn't discover it till a couple of months after owning it.
This cover is well fitting and protects the GPS device yet still allows for operation of the unit
For the price, this was great. Only 4 stars because the headphones and car charger cables are flimsy and break easy, but the DVD works great, swivels flat and has a carrier to strap to the back of a car seat. Screen is small, but for the money (and for keeping the kids quiet on long trips), this product is great. It has also survived a fair amount of kid abuse such as dropping off coffee tables, being sat on etc.
You know, when I ordered this product from Amazon, I just couldn't wait to receive it. This camcorder was everything I ever wanted in a camcorder. The day I received it, I went to go use it right away not expecting what will happen. I'm so happy that I got this camcorder beside any other one. It was GREAT! And especially with amazon's low price, it reall made me more excited and proud to own such an awesome camcorder.
Be carefull not to by this as an accessory for the Magellan GPS Companion for Palm. It is not the correct part!
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.
I received this as a Xmas gift 3 years ago.At first I was thrilled. It's fairly easy to use and flexible enough to allow recording from almost any source. I mostly wanted to burn my record collection to CD, but also make compilation CDs from all sources. I connected it to my home stereo and started burning.So far, so good. Then the trouble started.First, the playback drawer became stuck.I had to manually pry it open and remove the CD.Eventually the playback deck stopped working altogether. Which may have been a blessing in disguise as it saves me from having to ever pry another CD out of it.After a year and a half or so the LCD screen went haywire, flashing like mad when the unit was turned off!Three years on the recorder still works, but I'm buying a new preamp with CD burning software so I can run direct to my pc and reserve the Koss CDR200 for once in a while, non-essential uses.Recording with this unit can be a bit tricky. If you wait too long in record/pause mode it will stop and you have to start over again. Mis-coordinating the start of an LP and the recorder sometimes results in the first second or two of music being cut off or a blank track number at the start of the CD.Practice will iron out most problems and satisfactory result can be had.product manuals are avaiable as PDF files via http://koss-av.com/operational-manual.htm
I did a ton of research before I bought these. I even went to a local shop to compare them to others using my own sound check playlist. The salesman looked at me funny but he let me do my thing. These were by far the best ones I heard, so I ordered them.I hooked them up to my alpine cde hd138bt hu. The first thing I noticed was the tweeters seemed to be a little brighter in my truck and there was a sharp peak in the high-mids, around 6 to 8k. Nothing a little eq work couldn't fix. That was fine....for most of the time. Sometimes I like to really crank it though, and the 18w rms from the alpine wasn't enough. So, I wired them to an amp that's feeding them 75w rms each. MAN! What a difference! They're supposed to handle 150 rms. You don't need that much. They sound great with the extra power. Fuller lows(you will still need a sub for any real beef... I recommend a new alpine type-r. I have a single swr823d). I even flattened my eq because the highs are way flatter and tamed. I can't really put into words how amazing they sound when setup right. I hear snares and runs on toms with amazing definition. Vocals sit just right. Acoustic and electric guitars, cymbals, horns, acoustic and electric bass, cellos and violins....everything. And this is in my poorly insulated Chevy truck with flowmaster super 40's(I like to hear that v8 too ;-) )So here it is. If you don't plan on putting these on an amp, don't get them, or at the very least install a 22uF cap across the tweeter posts at the xover to tame the high end. You'd probably be better with the alpine scs610c or infinity ref 6030cs. If you have or plan on an amp, these are it! You should also treat your doors etc(wherever you install them) with dynamat or something similar for the best low end performance.If you don't trust my 20 years in professional audio(think music festivals for 10000+ fans and live recordings) or my 15 years in car audio, check out the review at bestcovery.com where they were ranked a best pick over alpine scs610c, infinity 6030cs, focal access 165 a1, and Boston acoustics se60. These aren't the "best" but they are the best in class. You can't beat the price either. You can get 2 sets here for less than you'd pay for 1 set at Fry's.
The product was perfect for the phone.
i like this radio a lot. it has a good stereo sound, the controls are easy to use, though i have not used the alarm settings yet. i would definitely recommend this radio to anyone looking for a better sounding clock radio, as it does deliver.
This is a great piece of hardware. I agree that the mapsource software is a bit weak, but we are reviewing the unit itself... so... 5 stars!Pros: Unit is small but retains the same size screen as other units. Nice display. Good menus. 56mb of internal storage is enough for almost any application. As far as mounting hardware, most sites have temporary or permanent mounts available for cars and boats.Cons: Thank god Garmin tech support is so good because the manuals for the unit and the software are terrible. I agree that the software needs better updating. Roads at some subdivisions that have been around for over two years are missing, but on the plus side, Garmin is the only company that offers detailed mapping of inland lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. I also can't figure out why Garmin did not go to removable storage chips as Magellan does. (Although 56mb is pretty good)Overall, the combination of the GPS 60 (great) and Mapsource software (not so good but best out there) is the best GPS system out. Just remember that it takes additional investment in software after you buy the GPS. It just seems like neither company (Garmin or Magellan) wants to bring it all together with better software and more versatile hardware.
was happy to recieve this RCA VH915...but when i hooked it up..it worked on 1 port..no matter how i switched the wires..I am returning it to Amazon
This is a perfect product for home and office AT&T; 1738 40-Minute Digital Answering System with Time/Day Stamp.I like it so much that I will always come back to it. You should buy more...The more you buy the more feedback there are and AT&T; will ever create more great product like this one.
I had gotten this camera for a christmas present from my dad loved it takes great pictures and the battery ran out fast for me but i went away on a trip and forgot the camera at home my brother uses it and plugs it into the computer and now its broken. GREAT camera a lot of money to fix if not under warranty but excellent camera LOVED it wen i was bale to use it
I bought this tape recorder for use as a study aid, and it has performed very well for this purpose. I like the fact that it uses full size cassette tapes, as they are readily available, and can be played back on any standard player. I have made several tapes, and have played them back in different decks with good results. The only thing I would recommend is the addition of an external microphone, as the internal mic seems to be too sensitive. It actually picks up noise from the tape drive mechanism. If this unit cost a lot of money, this would be a serious flaw, but for just over twenty bucks it didn't seem like a big deal to me. I picked up a decent mic at Radio Shack for around ten dollars, and recording quality is now flawless.
I love this product. The sound quality is amazing compared to what I was expecting. It seems to be a much more seamless installation on one of my vehicles rather than the other. The one van I have problems with has trouble holding the device tightly and it frequently pops out when I hit bumps while driving. One complaint I have is that there is no on/off switch so you have to remember to unplug it when you leave the car or it may drain your battery!
It's a must to include this in your camera bag when you travel.Extremely handly and light.Perfect when you shoot in dusty cities in Asia.
A few years ago, I moved into a neighborhood with power problems. Seemingly randomly, our power will switch off and back on, or brown out for a second or less. Several times, this caused my computer to shut down unexpectedly. I knew I had to get an uninterruptible power supply or risk a much more costly loss.I chose the Belkin 375VA battery backup primarily because it is an entry-level model. I don't need a lot of uptime on the battery, just enough to survive a couple seconds of power interruption or shut the system down in case the outage is longer. At the same time, my computers are on unattended at times, and I wanted a battery backup with USB support so that the battery could shut my machines off in case I wasn't around. This Belkin UPS does exactly what I need.The retail box has much more information than is on this product page. The 375VA model is intended only for entry-level computers with small monitors. It has an expected battery lifetime of 2-3 years. I was a little disappointed by both of those stats, though three years is about how often I replace PCs, so it just becomes another component to replace at that time.Personally, I find the four backed-up outlets to be more of a hinderance than an asset. I don't want anything else stealing battery lifetime, but that leaves me with only two extra surge-protected outlets. Any unprotected equipment can still let a surge pass to your computer's peripheral ports. The built-in phone line protection is a nice touch, however.The backup has a built-in test mode, where you can turn on your equipment, press the test button, and verify the battery's operation. In this mode, my machines kept running, even though my monitors are larger than the box says I should run on it. Since then, they've run through a couple brownouts with no problems.Automatic shutdown software is included, though I found that I didn't really need to install it under Windows XP home edition. Windows considers the UPS to be any other battery, similar to how laptops can run on either battery or mains power. I set windows to shut itself down when the battery starts to drain, and this also appears to work just fine.
The SanDisk Extreme IV series is far and away the best and fastest card currently available for digital cameras.
I needed a switcher to route my DirecTV, DVD and Apple TV HDMI cables to my TV. However, I have a unique situation because my output cable (from the switcher to the TV) is 100' long. Most HDMI switchers aren't powerful enough to push the signal that far. So when I plugged everything together I didn't get signal to my TV.My solution was adding this HDMI booster to make this work. I added this product to the end of the 100' cable and patched it to the TV with a 3' HDMI cable (note it's female HDMI to female so you need a patch cable and it must be on the TV end to work.)With this booster I was able to make my HDMI switcher work to 100+ feet.
I had serious reservations about the ability of this replacement battery-IBM ThinkPad T23 Main battery - but i can assure all that this is an excellent product. My average battery life is 2 1/2 hours ( even when i am recording or creating rythms on my laptop.. excellent product incredible price
I bought this cord for my HP all in one printer, and my roommate bought one for his Epson printer. Both our cords work perfectly with our printers BUT... They are white in color, where I expected them to be black, and they are not Belkin possibly. They do not come in a Belkin cover, and they do not say Belkin anywhere on the cord or the plastic cover it came in. Apart from this, you will be lucky to find such a long USB cord for so cheap. It's definitely worth it.
Add my name to the list. Yesterday it went pop and went black. Zenith will do nothing in spite of hundreds of similar complaints that I have read already this morning, and probably many more. Have had the set for 18 months and it was beautiful until....I can't get my old 25" RCA to break down after 20 years in the bedroom so I can justify an LCD, but this set costing 2800 does not last and Zenith only provides a 1 yr warranty-maybe they knew something.This is an update-6 weeks later. After first saying NO, Zenith agreed to extend the warranty on the parts and I had the set repaired on 1/18/08. Had to pay $214 for labor, but this was covered by AMEX, because of its policy to cover repairs double the mfrs. warranty up to one year. Well, today, 3/5/08 the set blew again, same thing. Zenith has agreed to cover the parts and the labor should still covered, hopefully, by the repair shop. Even with Zenith trying to do the right thing, it is obvious that the inconvenience and poor quality is an issue. Soon it will be two years and no one will cover the repairs. My next purchase will be an LCD, most likely Sony or Panansonic. Goodbye LG.UPDATE UPDATE-LG now says I have to wait 2 months for repairs due to a backorder on the parts. Do you need any more justification to stay away from this company?
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.
Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000 is easier on the hands and arms than standard keyboards, but it takes some getting used to it.
When I purchased the iCurve I was very worried about how it was made. When it arrived I found that I had nothing to worry about at all. It holds my laptop very securely and provides me with a convenient place to store my wireless keyboard on my desk. It also gives the laptop excellent airflow so there is no need to worry about the bottom overheating.It also raises the screen to a comfortable level. Do NOT be worried about purchasing this item if you don't have a mac notebook, it comfortably fits my large gateway notebook. Nothing moves and I love it.
Fine speakers for use as primary loudspeakers in a smaller room. Wharfedale instructions are true - if you place them about two feet from the wall (back surface) the bass is incredible. So, in a sense, while they'll fit on a &quot;bookshelf&quot;, they don't perform their best on a shelf. I adjusted placement and am very pleased.
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.
This product was just what I needed to make my laptop "feel" more like a desktop PC and provides a comfortable viewing height. Definitely worth the money. Great product.
I've had this scope for about 4 months now and I have been very pleased with it. Firstly, I received it in only three days from Amazon. Secondly, I was genuinely pleased that all components are made of an alloy or other metal, unlike a particular Meade unit, which I used that had lots of plastic screws and other parts. Even the tightening screws for the lens mounts and red-dot sight are metal on this Celestron. The aluminum tripod is quite sturdy and adjustable; good for the little guys and girls that star-gaze too. The housing tube is black aluminum and sturdy as well. The red-dot sighter works well, especially when looking at stars/planets with a high-power lens, with less eye relief. The magnification and clarity of the views are really good. I've seen the rings of Saturn and Jupiter quite clearly with this scope. I also purchased the Celestron eyepiece kit that offers additional plossy lens (varying power) and a pretty good set of filters (including a moon filter). The only down side I can think of would be that the lubricant used by the company for the rotating axis' is quite sticky if you get it on ya. For the money, you're not going to regret the buy and you'll probably be glad you went with this quality model over lesser ones, that might even cost more. Celestron has a good product with this one. Hope this helps some.
This little gadget blows my mind and I'm talking about the 5gb (I do realize they make them in ten now). I put my whole music collection on it and I still have room to spare. Apple has come up with something special as usual and they leave me wondering what the Ipod will grow into 5 years from now...mpeg movies on that tiny screen? Really great product.
I truly like this printer. The only fault I find with it after about two months use is that sometimes it takes the machine too long to get in gear and begin printing. But the speed and quality are great.Len Kramer, WA
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 original lens cap for Olympus cameras, very important to protect your lens against scratches!
The product is just fine for the price I paid. I have no complaints. The zippers are a little hard to use, but it is just a detail.
Let me start off by saying these speakers are heavy.After that, they are the most amazing speakers I have heard that didn't cost as much for one as it did for this whole system. There ARE better sounding systems out there...they just cost 3 or more times as much.By the way, these speakers are heavy...The hardware decoder is a great feature. It means you can run a dvd player into it and get full dolby or DTS 5.1. The analog in means you can hook in your pro audio decoder or computer sound card. This system has full pro logic II capabilities which is great for watching tv. Just set it to PLII Movie. Most tv shows are encoded with pro logic, and if they're not it does a great job of making good surround sound.All in all a great system, just make sure you have a cart or two people when you move it. Cause its HEAVY.
This camera seemed to have everything we needed and for the first few months worked well. After using it for a month or two, the battery case stopped closing completely and the camera would not register that the batteries were charged (even with brand new batteries). Canon repaired it twice but it still does not work.
I found that when I applied a screen cover on the low-res screen of my Z22, grafitti writing was less responsive and accurate than with no cover, but I knew from owning previous PDA's that I wanted screen protection of some kind, so I ordered an air case. However, as I ordered it, I read all the reviews about how the case could be easily scratched. When the air case arrived, I put one of the screen protectors that came with my Z22 on the OUTSIDE of the air case. It fit quite nicely without trimming, and I am able to carry the Z22 in the air case in my front pants pocket without getting scratches on the air case or the Z22 screen. True, I do have to flip up the air case cover to use the Z22 including writing any grafitti, but this is a small concession in order to get a responsive screen but still protect it on this economical unit.
5/5 for not surprising me.For the price, can you really beat it? No name-brand box, and a battery. I'm not sure of the lifespan but for 3 bucks I'm not too worried about it.
No sirve para mi portatil Sony Vaio AR 150 Gcuando el portatil enciende se apaga apenas requiere una carga constante de energia, aparte que tuve que desintalar un programa de sony para verificar si la bateria es original o no, sin embargo no le da carga suficiente al poratil para mantenerse encendido
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.
It works perfectly, I love the U3 Software, y can add a lot of software, I have it for one year and I dont have any complaints, I use it in my keychain.
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 bought the Belkin RJ45 CAT cable to increase the speed of my internet connection from the modem to the computer. It does the job well. There is no longer a drop off in connection as happens with the wifi I used previously.
I did not receive what I ordered. They switch and sent the older lead acid batteries to me. And when I called and complained about bait & switch they said that what I ordered doesn't exist. I ordered the High Capacity PANASONIC AG-BP20, AG-BP20P, PV-BP50, VW-VBF2E Premium Quality Equivalent Lithium Ion Camcorder Battery.
I have purchased two of these Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboards to replace my old Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elites as they've gotten old (and crumb filled). As with the Elite, the Natural 4000 has a good split layout on which my fingers fit naturally and comfortably, reducing the strain for long-term typing that I can otherwise feel in the back of my hands. Some of the additional functions not present on the Elite, such as volume control, are appreciated.I do, though, miss the clickier feel of the Elite; the Natural 4000 has a softer, quieter key feel that is probably better in crowded offices but gives a bit less tactile feedback. I also do not like the software that comes with the Natural 4000; there's no easy way to reconfigure certain keys (e.g. turning the less-than-useful zoom switch into a scroll switch), and the brightness "feature" accessed by typing control-left arrow and control-right arrow can interfere with using those key combinations for text navigation.Those quibbles aside, anyone who wants to help reduce the chance of repetitive stress injuries through touch typing, and who wants (or is okay with) a wired USB keyboard, will find the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 a good and affordable choice. {Jonathan}
I like this unit. It works well, has many points of interest, doesn't seem to lose signal and it's accurate. Touch screen is easy to use, sounds is good, mounting works well.Overall I'm very happy with it and would recommened it to anyone looking for a sub $700 unit.
Aside form the fact that Canon charges an arm and a leg for a 1 dollar piece of plastic, the remote switch does work well. It does not feel very sturdy and does not seem nearly as well built as the Canon cameras. People with big hands may have a little trouble using this product. Overall, a "must have" addition for anyone interested in long exposures, images with excellent sharpness and depth of field.
This is great cable. My purpose in buying it is to connect a physical desktop system to a switch which is a few feet away. Since there are no obstructions between the system and the switch, this works fine -- that is to say, I don't have any cable routing challenges here. This cable is thick enough at the connector ends that you need to give careful thought to how to route the cable if you have a long run, but for 7 feet of wire this is not an issue for me. The cable feels and is in fact well made. I wish there were more color choices, but perhaps cables can be color coded at each end with bands of colored electrical tape or some such for easy identification in small home networks.
Stay away from this router if you are planning to use the firewall capabilities and you play on-line games. They have a feature within their firewall that is not configurable, and it flags multiple incoming UDP packets as being a "flood", and starts dropping them, EVEN IF YOU HAVE OPENED THE PORTS WITH THE VIRTUAL SERVER SETUP !!Yes, I am yelling, because this is a simple fix that Belkin seems to refuse to correct. This is most likely the reason for Tom's problem with VOIP.So until Belkin corrects this, I would stay away from this product.
I am totally happy with the Canon Pixma MP500. It prints great photos, great text, and the duplexing option makes it easier to print greeting cards or printing letters on both sides of the paper, are just a few of the good things about it. The Canon tech service is also very good for helping with special projects.
If ever I wanted to hear this one record that I own from my small record collection, I would have to buy a new turntable because that recording was made in 1966 and was never released in any other format. I thought the Teac P-988 at $90 would serve my purpose. What was I thinking? Even if I had been able to get this turntable to produce any sound I would not have kept it and I would still rate it 1 star because 0 star is not an option at Amazon. This unit is so cheap that it's embarassing. I returned it and got the Audio-Technica AT-PL120 at $220 from Amazon. Now there's a turntable that will make all your records sound super fine for just a few more dollars.
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.
Having owned and loved my 10D but for not very long my very honest and not to over-sale camera sales person suggested I not upgrade. He shoots wide angle a lot and I am a rapid fire person, forever and qucikly changing focal length who loves to take kids without them knowing and rarely miss or use a wide angle per se. So his counter part disagreed owning both the 10 and 20 D and I followed suit and have been very impressed but at the same time also upgraded myself to the 20D lens series with the 17-85 lens and the "L glass and Image stabiliazation" as my guy says. The lens that comes with the camera is pretty musch garbage and should be bought with body only or with the upgrade to this fine L lens series unless wanting to go into the thousands for each lens. The pictures have been fabulous so I am not sure how much due to the upgrade to the 20 or the upgrade of the lens. I am dissappointed in the focal length however as previously with an off brand but good 28-200 and I loved the fact I could be taking the whole pool at a party or the nose of a kid and they did not know. This new lens does not provide the length I like so will now purchase the 70 to 200 but consider this a crucial point in terms of focal lentgh to be switching lenses and with the time to switch out a lens and I have numb hands. I am concerned it will slow down my style. Other canon lenses are either in the thousands or lack the image stabilization or the wonderful glass quality of this new 20D series. I will keep a new Tamaron 28 - 200 for the cases in which I feel this is the best alternative as when not needing the same quality and not wanting to change. Also as a red eye hater and I do not care how manty photo editing programs you have, I would only have this or any camera with the flash attachment and find my 550 from the 10d just fine. Be careful as their are items now for just the 20D and not interchangeable with the 10D and I have seen people dissappointed receiving the wrong information. This is a fabulous camera and the sports function is a blast for making of slide shows with photos. Set the time of each photo at one second and the sliide show resembles a video and yet you have the beauty of the pictures. Buy a basic book on how to shoot what you shoot and you can not go wrong. The only way to go wrong is to not take pictures at the highest level even if you still are so excited about how wonderful it is you get more pictures at shooting at a lower level. You must buy a good and I mean a good gig compact flash disk. ( at least one) Why brag about the price of your costco cheap gig disk with slow processing when spending the money for a camera with quick? Also then should of bought the lower level mega pixel any way. Let your email program condense but do not loose the ability to crop! Take, take, take and remember that the best pros used to say of a roll of 36 you were lucky if one picture turns out good maybe two. Do not analyse your roll in playback while shooting or you will miss the next great shot but have discovered the hard to take child can easily be brought into the process by taking their picture, checking for focus and then in playback showing them how you can magnify to their eye lashes. This gets them all the time. Then they are fun and relaxed and no more mug shots as they now want to see how you can do that. Also the joy of the garbage can. I took 450 pictures of my kids school during the halloween festivities and submit to the yearbook but my passion. Why not take so many. You should see my collectiuon of shots. 450 no way. 475 with the cropping out of individuals and garbage canning the not good. No editing, usually just the cropping and done. Then back up and remember the pictures you print today will be gone in 30 to 40 years so the back up on disk mandatory as that wonderful scrapbook that will not have pictures most likely by the time little Johnny now 3 months has kids at 35 can be redone or the pictures still here. Keep that film camera and bring it out no matter how it hurts or feels good and take some black and white four times a year on film for archival records. Set four holidays or special days you will remember and shoot 100 of your family and items of the era. Then you will have the ones here in 300 years for your decendents. Also if you have the disk space save those photos not quite yet saveable by your current abilities or editing software as in the future the technology may be here to get the horribly out of focus one you took of Julie at her first day of kindergarten as she moved too fast focused and looking good or you may learn more. Problems in future include use of compact flash cards instead of smaller disks for memory and the fact of the pins wearing down so try and use a memory card reader vs the camera when downloading. In two years the pins on my 10 d need replacing based on there being prone to damage and bending even when careful, so the camera with extended warranty is needing to go back to Cannon for fixing and now OK but hard to give up camera for 6 to 8 weeeks. Also when push comes to shove if you know your cannon product, no matter the level of customer the support will stand behind you, Technically if you buy from them or another rep whether online or real store and the product deficient from the start the rule of Cannon is you send it back to Cannon and even if it never worked, you are to take for repair or send in for a refurbrished replacement. After buying a i1990 printer for $500 with a rebate of $100 and it never even printed a picture I thought I deserved a new replacement. There is no such thing with Cannon as a "lemon" with a new replacement. They eventually agreed and were very quick about sticking behind their product but then I own the eos elan II e, the 10 d, the 20 d, bought the printer, was talking about a new video so who knows. At least they knew not to make mad a loyal customer but had to go to supervisor and believe nice carries more weight. The use of pictbridge color vs. Print image matching is also a concern as Canon is one of the few to stick with their own system making it a necessity to buy their printers in many cases. Make sure to have a pict bridge printer or you will be disappointed and editing everything as with my set up the 20 d talks to my mac, the mac to my epson with print image matching but since it does not have the pict bridge functioning as well the compact flash can not "speak" to the printer carrt with it the inportant color or exposure information. Without a pict bridge printer to read the quality poor unless editing constantly and with this camera this is not necessary unless you want to change in some graphical sense and not help. This makes it impossible to easily acheive the same colors you see on your screen of your computre and also the matchiung LCD on the camera when printing. For fun and speed the epson 4 x 6 priinter with the LCD display even though more than some counter parts is great for those occassions as it is pictbridge and my kids love for me to take pictures at playdates or sleep overs and then i get them going on a non messy project of a scrapbook with a three hole punch into 12 by 12 paper and markers with a yarn tie or the decorating of foam frames. This keeps the kids busy and they love going home with a framed picture or a few pages of a scrapbook and then I put my kids in a book and the kids are busy and happy for two hours. Worth the 29 cents per print. Make sure you have a pict bridge printer as my new i1990 great and my my brother the 800 something he loves despite using a non cannon camera of lower quality and he needs to edit too much. Looks fake but not due to printer. Good luck. Not a good customer of the 5d for me as not wide angle, you should be sold a camera for how you shoot, not just the camera. My girlfriend bought an olympus, a fine camera, SLR, for $3000, but portrait with slow processor and no sports mode and yet 3 sons out there stealing first all the time. Good camera, wrong fit. Tell the person who you are and how you shoot, go to a good store and then buy here if you want. Anyone ever try to use the amazon extra warranty? I have not had the occasion to use it and now knowing Cannons policy would wonder about exchanges as I know if I buy from the toys r us link the store easily takes something back whether they carry it or not. amazon you are great in every way. i come to you instead of consumer reports or the magazines to get product information thru customer reviews. All is well. Do not go anywhere. Why is my sons math book $70 however. Not you I am sure. Horrible. I know so much about the printers as had to trouble shoot on my own. No cannon, apple or epson person knew about it but the reviews on amazon had others commenting so I knew not just me. So then i get it and then the release of the info in the trades. Any one can recomend a high quality and a midrange Cannon Video?
Love it! Works great.I was lucky enough to get it with the []rebate.Had to download a driver for WIN98SE from Lexar.It installed without a problem. Needs no diver for XP, trueplug n' play out of the box. Excellent Service from Amazon.com...
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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.
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.
thankyou for your quick service.My order was sent the same day yall said it would be here.I ,I will tell all my friends and family about your quick service.the battery pack was just what I needed,you know what your doing as far as getting orders right, again thankyou
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 bought this camera after days of research (and making a few camera purchases and returning them after finding major flaws). This camera has excellent resolution for pics and videos. The stabilization thing is very worth the extra money (the model below it A560 was good except it didn't have this feature..so more pics were blurry). I've taken hundreds of pics and dozens of videos and I can't be more thrilled with the ease of use, speed of the shots, crispness and clarity of the pics, and feel of the camera. For the money, I really don't think there is a better camera.
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.
Although a little harder to hook up than advertised (we have VCR, cable, PS2) the Denon has been great. Very quality sound for the space we live in (open concept loft), easy to switch to components, extremely easy and neat hookup for the iPod.
i just got them a month ago, they are amazing only thing i am worried about is the wires, i am using them carefully, sound is way better then bose, and noise isolation does work to a great extent, i live in san francisco, i use them in bart and does not feel any external noise.all i can say is you must listen to them then u will know what i mean. no way i can explain the brilliance of the quality
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.
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!!
I use this with a Rio 500 player with great success. Two things that are important though: 1. You much get the firm-ware upgrade from Diamond Multimedia for the Rio 500 (at least the older models) to recognize 64mb cards.2. Once you have formatted the card for use with a Rio 500, you cannot use it with other SmartMeadia devices.That said, the card has worked flawlessly over the year I have owned it. I highly recommend it to bring your Rio 500 up to 2 hours of cd-quality music (I record at 128bits).
Koss "The Plug", for only $13, is a terrific way to try the ear-canal type of headphone. They are very comfortable to wear for long periods, have terrific bass, good sound and are comfortable to wear when in bed. One's opinion of headphone sound is very subjective and comparison is limited because you cannot instantly change from one phone to another. One reason that there are endless opinions of headphone sound.The Plug has foam inserts that expand too fast making it almost impossible to get it into the ear before it expands. If you do not get a good air seal, there will be little or no bass.The fix is to buy a set of foam ear plugs (Walmart $1.47 for 12). Squeeze it flat, use a scissor for cut proper length, re-squeeze under water, let it expand full size, freeze it and then drill the hole to replace the existing foam insert. You will end up with an ear plug that really works and is very comfortable to wear. You probably will be so happy with "The Plug" that you won't have to upgrade to the $300 models!
I was quite surprised by the outcome of this v. cheap camera- pix in the sunlight were crisp and gr8.Indoor, with flash, there was a bit bluriness. But, with flash off, the pix weren;t half as bad.Only con in my opinion so far is that it drains batteries very very fast.
I actually bought this unit to replace an older Emerson model, that finally died of old age and being dropped too many times. I am pleased to find this newer model, sounds even greater. It also has better radio reception than my last one.
I bought this to mount under my flat screen in the bedroom. I have a receiver on the bottom shelf and a blu ray player and center channel speaker on the top shelf. Installation was straightforward and there was plenty of room to hide cables. Great shelf if you want and nice/clean look and you don't need any storage.
Did quite a bit of research and zeroed down on Nikon 12x50, 16x50 and 10-22x50. wanted more than 12x and max possible preferably. 10-22x50 didnt win my confidence due to the mathematical reason of the numbers and the possible complexities while operating it. wanted more than 12x so went with this. i want to mainly use for bird watching, far away buildings (sneaky!!) and also the moon. with this model watching moon is easy for 30 secs but then u start to tremble slightly , as its not light nor the high zoom likes the shake.. ...this is just like any high zoom camera, the more the zoom the more stable it needs to be... u NEED a tripod. no other way. but the clarity is just awesome...JUST WOW. If u feel u r young and have stable hands , go for it , but cant hold it on for 5 mins continously for sure. if u want more power go for it and sacrifise the shake it produces when used for long, else 12x will be the best bet. both of these will be close but yes 4x matters! I love it
The product I had ordered came to me in a very good packaged condition and it was within the estimated time of arrival. The product is of high quality and performace. It is really professional!! Keep the good show.. I will defenitely recommend to my friends.. Cheers to Amazon!!
My house was pre-wired for surround sound, and I therefore had j-boxes (kind of like the electrical boxes behind your light switches) at the locations where I'm supposed to mount my speakers. Trick is that these mounts are intended to be attached directly to the wall, and not to j-boxes. I could've saved myself some trouble and purchased the Pinpoint AM20 mounts which are specifically for j-boxes.But I didn't know this at the time, and bought these mounts. I ended up having to attach the mounts directly to the plastic j-box covers to avoid having to drill additional holes in the wall. This worked out great, and I'm pleased with these speaker mounts, but I could've saved myself some trouble by going with speaker mounts specifically intended for my specific scenario.
Comes with a handy wallet caddy - and is a perfect size - can fit in nearly any space! Amazing little product - wish they kept making higher capacity USB 3.0 sticks in the same form factor..
They (emphasis) work great.I listened to the Companion speakers in the store...best of the set on display. The set I bought worked well from the start. Good bass, weak midranges, good highs, but good for computer listening.After about a year, I thought I heard a buzz, but thought it could be a light in my office. Nah. Buzz progressed, and just now, came back in from an hour away....the buzz was there with the sound off and the light unplugged.If you're looking for reliable...go elsewhere. These are not made to last, and for the price, they should last longer than 1 1/2 years.Crap.
I've had a the Canon Rebel for film which unfortunately is in not working, but in the auto focus mode, it seemed easier to get a great shot than in this one. I've had a whole birthday party turn out blurry with this camera. It's likely that I just didn't find the right setting, but it's not like I just opened the box either. It was a bowling alley, lower light with action so that made a difference. Also, I have had situations where I would like a shot with no flash, but I can't avoid blur. I switched to manual and seemed to get what I wanted, but the auto focus almost always forces a flash in most any lighting situation! ERRRR! I am going to switch to the lens with my old camera and hope this helps. This is still the best deal you will find if you are desperate for a digital SLR like I was. Best of luck!
Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 2 Earphones Black with Silver TrimThey worked, they have a decent amount of bass and the sound isolators help out a lot since they are not that overall powerful. My sony MDR-EX90 (i believe) are A LOT stronger. they do the job for me while im cleaning the yard, so I'm happy with them.
I THINK THAT THIS A GREAT ITEM!! THERE IS REALLY NOTHING ELSE TO SAY!! IT'S JUST THAT SIMPLE!! THANK YOU!!
I was on vacation in S. Korea and needed a way to charge a few portable devices (e.g. laptop, mp3 player, camera batteries, etc). I did not want to buy an outlet adapter to charge each of these devices, and did not want to carry a bulky power strip around either. This Monster power strip with an outlet adapter (a separate purchase) were a great solution. The power strip itself is well made, compact, and does not take up much room. It's an excellent buy. Don't hesitate!
Easy to install and use, a little bit noisy on the space bar. Price was great (sale) and standard delivery only took 36 hours!!!! Thanks UPS.
Printer delivers great quality, ink seems to run out quickly, but it has been used many times since receiving it. Would recommend to anyone.
i love this video light!! i've used it on one light most of the time. the battery last forever i think. it takes the same battery that my sony camera takes which is very cool because i've upgraded my camera batteries to 1200 minutes. i plan on using this setup for a long time!! if there is a downer, it's only because i have found it a little cheaper. but it's well worth the price no matter what you pay for it. sweeeet!!!!!
I bought this gps c580 about 2-3 months ago. GPS work excellent also the bluetooth is awesome. For this price you can't go wrong. The msn direct some times drives me crazy. it takes very long time to get a signal and the traffic is NOT really accurate. when it comes to the busy signal this product trys to avoid the traffic, but it drives me crazy and finally i turned it off. Also when i look at the red signal (busy traffic) on the divice is not really busy traffic even i got the full signal on the msn signal bar. other than that it's a great product.
I bought this camera as a Christmas present for my wife. She absolutely loves taking pictures, but doesn't want to deal with all the technical aspects that some digital cameras entail.The camera is easy to use.It takes AWESOME pictures.The video/audio "movie" mode on the camera works very well and is pretty good quality.I also bought a 1 GB card to go with it... she took full resolution pictures all throughout the holidays and we just downloaded the photos/video yesterday and there was still room left on the card.
Highly recommend this camera. So easy to use. Takes really nice clear pictures.
I bought the Z-5500 after doing a good amount of research with over 95% of owners exclaiming how they loved it. This purchase was originally intended for my computer, however after opening the box, unpacking and setting everything up (about 30 min) I found that this would actually be more suited for a home theater system as opposed to a computer 5.1 setup. I live in a 2bd apt. and these speakers wouldn't be able to be used efficiently in a small bedroom (too loud) i.e. the reason for bringing them out to the living room. Let me now say "WOW!" for the price of $250 after the mail-in rebate. I do believe that you would be hard pressed to find a home theater with the same quality as these speakers for anywhere near that price. The fact you get pro logic II and THX cert. in this setup makes it that much better, and for TV and movies the 5.1 separation is fantastic. The room size I have this setup in is about 14'x18' and these speakers fill the room up nicely at about 1/2 volume, and if you really want to crank it, the speakers handle it with ease... on that note the 10" sub hits nice, clean lows and if full volume isn't enough, just keep turning up the volume and after about 1/2 turn on the nob and it goes into boost mode and you can turn it up even louder. The long and the short is, if you have a budget and cant afford a $700-1000 home theater system, I can vouch that this will tide you over until you can afford one, and once your ready to upgrade you have a great 5.1 setup for you computer... Thats my plan anyway. I am very happy with this setup and would recommend it to anyone for the price. Last thing, I read a review that stated the speakers had a hum with the volume turned up without audio playing, well they must have had a bad input signal, because I don't get a hum even if I wanted to get one... The one negative thing I have to say is that it doesn't have a HDMI connection (I know this is marketed for a computer speaker system), but with everything else they packed in, I am surprised that it wasn't included, however the optical input and the coaxial do the job for me just fine. 9 out of 10! (always leave room for improvement.
I should not rate it 1 star If I can rate it Zero Star.I bought several Media players for my family. Zune is definitely deserved its terrible name. Microsoft killed Zune's perspective at the first step: it can only accept MS file format. You can not transfer your Video files in AVI format to it unless you bought another software converter (The windows movie maker can only converter those Old avi files without new codec.) And it can only support English.Hope MS learns a big lesson from Zune. But it seems not.
As usual sandisk = excellent. Unmatched quality. The speed of read write is up to the mark.A good purchase.
I've had Panasonic industrial power tools for almost 20 years, and no one beats their battery technology. This little 3.6-volt powers their EY6225CQ 3.6-Volt Cordless Drill & Driver. I've had this tool for 8 years, use it regularly, and this is the first battery I've had to replace. Eight years of battery life pretty much says it all.
This is a good mouse at a good price. The only thing that keeps it from being a great mouse is that the scroll wheels are totally smooth. This makes changing weapons in some games difficult.
The ball head and the rapid release system are great. They are solidly built and very easy to use. I have a heavy 5D Canon camera with a battery grip, and I use big lenses, and it seem to have no problems holding the camera in place. One turn of the knob and it adjust very easy. I looked for a long time and at different products and decided on the above product. I would recommend this product to anyone. The ball head is used with a Bogen-Manfrotto tri-pod.
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 am very, very please with th battery pack. It is preforming just great and I am very satisfied with it. Thanks for the service.
...E-125 is good value for the money. I wish one of these companies would design A GOOD LOOKING CASE. This chrome stuff reminds me of a sardine can or a bad 1950s transistor radio.
THis is a wonderful introduction to making keen observations. My grandson is looking at everything with a new perspective. He looks at live insects, brine shrimp all with the close up view with video. It was great to hear the excitement on how he was seeing things now. EXCELLENT product.
I had the previous ps2 version of this keyboard, and when it came time for a new keyboard I purchased this one. The function key remains activated (a fix from the last version I had). The right shift key sticks sometimes, but since I'm a lefty I don't notice much because I rarely use the right shift key.Key strokes are softer than previous version too.Over all, a good ergo keyboard.
I've heard many good and bad thinhgs about this subwoofer. I know that dual isnt the best brand but i need something small to add a little bit of bass to my home system. Although i do DJ my 18's are a little too much for my house. I just ordered it yeterday checked this morning and already shipped hoping to get it soon and write a review on the sound quality.
My dream case, what can I say? There is simply nothing wrong with this thing, period. I built my new rig and had enough room left over to crawl inside. The enclosure is very heavy, very sturdy, and virtually silent. Lots of cooling and all the power and protection you could want. A little pricey, but you really do get what you pay for!
Every aspect of this is great with one exception....the adaptability to use it in your car....you either have to get a car kit or have auxiliary stereo inputs in your system....so far i've opted for the car kit which works pretty well if you stick around your local area....if you travel any distance away, though, the radio stations change and signal can wane quickly and/or become staticy....the unit itself is wonderful, holding tons of songs, pictures, videos, whatever....I've had an ipod and i like this better....i can't give it a better recommendation than that........
Our tv arrived broken, we returned it and got a refund. We bought the item at a local store instead.
I have had nothing but problems with this Creative product. I am constantly rebooting and half the time that doesn't work, I've tryed to reload the firmware and that dosen't help either.My next step is to call customer support - I'm really looking forward to talking to India (not).
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 have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and this case is a great fit for the camera. The case has a magnetic front button that locks easily and belt loop on the back. (The case should also be a good match for the DMC-ZS3). I used the case on vacation at Cape Cod and it was nice to always have the camera handy as well as protected. My camera was new and I wanted a case that would fit well. This case seems perfect.
I'm not impressed.In the city, this device often takes you on side streets instead of main roads, wants you to turn where turns aren't allowed, and takes you down dirt roads with huge potholes!Are there any of these things that know the main roads in cities?
I am never traveling without this again. great for airports, for random hotels. works well with travel adapters, and the size is perfect.
I ordered iPod Nano on 19th Dec 06 and opted for Free shipping. I was told that the item would be received by 30-Dec-06 and I got the item on the same day in good condition.I am very much pleased with the shopping with Amazon so far.
These are not great stereophonic speakers. They're short on bass response, but have a great sound in the high and mid-ranges. However, considering how inexpensive they are (around $50), you get a LOT for your money. Demanding audiophile? Go somewhere else. Want a medium quality speaker for a great price? Buy these.
Ok....so, I started with a Canon Powershot. I love the camera, but it is too big to take with me in my purse or pocket. So, I did some research and decided to buy the Sony Cybershot. I have been a very happy photo taker since then. Anytime I want to take a picture...it is convienently there in my purse. It takes amazing photos. Very crisp and clear.So, we went to the snow over the weekend...and, YES...the camera fit perfectly in my ski jacket pocket. I was able to take amazing photo's at the top of Heavenly....with Lake Tahoe in the back ground. I used the snow setting...and I took some pretty pictures. No action shot was left out.I am thoroughly happy with my purchase...and look forward to taking a lot more photo's on my upcoming vacation to Mexico.
I buy spindle after spindle after spindle of these, and they're great. I never burn coasters (that is, end up with a CD that didnt burn correctly and cant be used for anything except my chai mug), and I never have trouble playing them elsewhere. Every other brand I've ever tried has had at least one of those problems. Memorex has always been problem-free.
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
Having used the Casio E-11 for a year now I can safely say that it is over priced, under powered, energy hungry and only a passable door stop. Casio Customer service is an oxymoron - they take weeks to respond and their Hotline is always busy - indicative of poor service or poor product.When you do get customer service to respond they often only give you half the info you need - and it may not be correct! - Personally - I'd buy a good paper note pad - cheaper and much more reliable or buy the Palm Pilot.
I tried over 3-4 other cell phone headsets Jabra, and the like. All of them broke down and didn't work well. This headset plain just gets the job done. Sure it is bulky a little, but it is comfortable. I'm 6 feet tall and I can put the phone in my pocket and put the headset on with plenty of cord to spare. For just walking around the house, this headset is the bomb for cell phones.
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
Incredible sound and bass. I hooked these bad boys up to a Creative X-Fi card and it is pure heaven. MP3's and games are incredible. By all means get this speaker system. They are also very easy to set up.
I've owned this product for over a year and am purchasing another for my parents to run speakers from the living room stereo to a set of speakers I will put in the kitchen. I agree with the other reviewer that there are audible "pops" especially during the winter or very dry times. I keep the reciever unit turned off when not using it for just that reason. My receiver is driving a set of speakers in the kitchen and a set in the bathroom and works great for all of the music we listen to. This is a low cost unit and does what it says.
I have a whole mountain of wireless routers, access points, and so on. Always either disappointing or annoying - or bothNow I have the claimed range and peformance. My Belkin does not drop the entire network to 802.11b speeds if a single 11b (like a print server or old laptop) is present.I highly recommend this item, I've tried the competition & this is better. Its great for extending the reach of your network and/or keeping your .11g speeds in a mixed wireless environment
I ordered this power adapter for my Garmin 60CSx handheld GPS. This is the correct power cord for the 60CSx and it works perfectly! Great item at a great price.
Just ordered and received this camera and I'm not happy.Despite the "Technical Details" bullet point: "Runs on EIA scanning system and includes 12-volt DC power supply" it did NOT come with a power supply. Instead it came with a cable one might wire to a power supply- useless without buying additional equipment, which I would have done, had the description been accurate.Further, the camera is BLACK AND WHITE. In retrospect, I can see that the B/W at the end of the the serial number-esque title "SPECO CVC-57PH/HR B/W" probably stands for Black and White. But seriously, in the entire 5 paragraph description, this is _not_ mentioned! In the technical details list it is _not_ mentioned. There are many variations of this camera that look very similar to one another. Some I have purchased previously, which were in color. I would expect the Black and White specification to be more clearly and prominently displayed on this model.
When it arrived I realized it was not going to meet the need that we had. Also, I want to return it, but there was no information on how to do that.
Excelent speakers system to connect to your Ipod or any mp3 player
I had this same model printer for years and was very satisfied with it. After 10 years and well over 100,000 pages printed my first one gave out.I bought a new printer and had more problems with it in one month than I did the HP 1200 in 10 years. I wish HP still made this printer. It is a big slower than the new models, but it is very reliable and I would gladly give up a little speed for the increased reliability.This model is also slightly bigger than the newer ones, but not by very much.I especially like the way it pulls the paper up. With paychecks you put them in face up and it is easier to have them print in order.
I bought this cable to hook my laptop to my TV.It does a very good job. It does not give you the highest picture quality, but it is ok for watching movies and playing videogames. And for the lenght and price it is a really good deal.
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.
I am very satisfied with this product . It is easy to use and prints nice looking labels.
This is probably the best product I could have ever bought. First off it installed rather easily using Windows Xp. Had a minor glitch when I first plugged it in. Windows wouldn't recognize it. A quick restart fixed that. After that I was copying pictures as fast Jack be Nimble. It saves alot on digital camara battery use. I have two cameras with two different usb adapters now I only use this one product. Fantastic product, I just wish I would have bought it sooner.
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...........
using it for my coffee machine and power charges, should be fine as long as the frequency is around average
These cords were easy to use and shipped super fast. I was pleased with how they fit with my electronics and they were in perfect condition.
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 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.
I upgraded from a digital rebel to the 20D. I am an aviation photographer and need the speed that this camera provides with a 5fps shutter and 26 image buffer (large jpg). I was very satisfied with the battery life of my digital rebel, but the 20D does even better with up to 700 images per charge with the BP-511A battery. For a backup, I can still use the BP-511s from my rebel.I have not experienced any lockups or Err99 messages, just outstsanding photographs using Canon L lenses. The camera also works well with my Canon 550EX flash. I'm the type of guy who only reads a manual as a last resort. I haven't needed it with the 20D. Eveything is intuitive and easy to find.If you are looking for a professional grade camera that will produce photographs that you can be proud of, buy the 20D.
I used this item in my 1998 Escort ZX2 with a factory 6 disc changer in the back. The installation of this product worked fairly well, however a few things are worth noting. Especially, if your Escort also has the 6 disc changer (which is rare).Disconnecting the temperature control cable. This is a cable that runs from the middle (hot to cold) dial down to a circular connector to the right of the gas pedal. You may have to contort your body into an awkward position to disconnect this. You will need a small flat head screwdriver to press on a clip located in the center of the connector, then it will slide right off. I did this with the temperature set right in the middle - I'm not sure if this is necessary to get it off, but it is necessary to get it back on.Disconnecting the vent control harness. You want to disconnect the whole control (AC max, AC, vent, heat, defrost, etc.) directly from the panel by pressing the clips in with a flat head screwdriver. If you disconnect the connector behind the panel, you will hear compressed air leaking, which I believe is the AC refrigerant. So if you do that, you may need to recharge your AC.Torx-head screws. With my car, these screws did not fit into the holes provided in the panel kit. So instead I went to a hardware store and purchase two 4-40 x 5/16" screws with washers for securing the two dials.Sub-dash lip. I saw no need to "cut and remove the shaded portion of the sub-dash lip". (step 4)Wiring. Two adapters are provided with the kit: one for the power and one for the speakers. I suspect that the wiring on my car is different than most Escorts, because of the factory 6 disc changer. In order to find the connector for the speakers I had to disconnect a straight 8-pin cable mounted directly underneath the box where the deck slides in. This connector does not plug directly into the factory radio, but is apparently wired to 16-pin connector which does plug into the factory radio. I ignored the 16-pin connector (since I am not using the disc changer), and wired my new deck to the straight 8-pin connector using the included adapter, thus bypassing the 16-pin connector. The results of all this was great sound in the front speakers, but nothing in the back. I have not yet figured out where the wiring for the rear speakers is going, but I leave this note for those who may also have a factory 6 disc changer in their Escort. I assume that otherwise, the wiring is more straightforward and less problematic.As a side note, one review mentioned that they were not pleased with the flat profile of this after-market panel, and that if it were more rounded it would conform better with the car's interior. I once had another Ford Escort that had an after-market panel in like this that was contoured. I believe that it is this item here:http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Install-Escort-wiring-installation/dp/B000KL0LG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1278388472&sr;=8-1However, I opted for this flatter version because with the contoured panel, the ventilation dials tended to be somewhat recessed into the panel and difficult to read.Hope these notes are useful, good luck to all you do-it-yourselfers out there!
This Product was great! Shipped in two days! and has a great warranty and tech support line! I would highly reccomend it!!
Well made handy little item for carrying a couple usb thumb drives, the clip comes in handy to clip to a coat or camera bag.
It is true that Palmone offers worse than terrible support. One should boycott them on the basis of the 90 day warranty and outrageous costs for support and repair. That being said, if one is seduced by what a Tungsten E can do beautifully when it works well, the following 2 links are frequently extremely helpful when Palmone is not. I had a problem with my digitizer and was given excellent FREE advice.See:1) www.pdastreet.com/forums2) www.palminfocenter.com
I'm not a camera junky but everyone seems to be raving about this one so I got it. My pictures come out great but it might be because I've got a good eye... who knows. The big problem is that when you put it on a plane and then forget to get it from the overhead compartment, it should have a buzzer or something that shouts your name or barks at you. This way you won't loose it and have to buy another one.I wish I had a better lens though. This is just a basic one that doesn't get you too close to any action. You'll be scraping pennies to buy the bigger zoom lens within 6 months to a year. There goes another $300-$600.
This is the best deal you can get for a cd organizer anywhere! I bought one blue and one black one. It looks good, does what it supposed to, and this is by far the best price you can get for this. The only thing that i would change is make it less flexible. It would be nice if the pages were removable, but they arent removable in most binders anyways. If you need more than one binder you get a really good deal on shipping. The price of the binder is already about 10$ cheaper than similar cheap ones you can buy on the web so get it!
Pros: One of the best keyboard/mice combo's I've owned. Very small foot print, which is good if you have a small work space. Keys are very quiet and wrist pad is comfortable.Cons: The mouse & keys on the keyboard could be a little bigger. The Setpoint software is (to put it nicely) is garbage.Overview: I have 2 of these, one at work and home. Both went bad after a year. Logitech has a 5 yr warranty, shipped out 2 new sets within a week!
...its a Cat 6 cable! lol!One thing I can say is that I love the snagless end..especially with the wire craziness I have here! lol!
I have been using this recorder for approx 2 months and have not experienced any problems whatsoever. I'ts easy to hook up and easy to use.It is wired to my VHS and DVD player and of course my TV, I can now copy from all three sources, with outstanding clarity.Sure, it does not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive recorders but at this price it's gotta be hard to beat. The DVD RAM recording capability is a great asset.
A lot of people question spending so much on a hood, when there are third party options out there for a fraction of the price. Obviously, if you want to save every penny, this is not for you. This is, however, a much higher quality hood than those third party ones. It is made out of a higher quality plastic, has flocking inside to deaden oblique light and generally fits better than third party hoods.Also, since you're buying this if you have the 50mm 1.4, it is a good idea to store the lens with the hood reversed, as it protects the auto-focus mechanism, which is very fragile on this particular lens.
An excellent product, very reliable surge protector for the price. The power cord is 4 inches long and is very thick. The entire unit is heavy, this was built to be durable.One small issue that you may have is with the power switch. The switch is on the side of the unit and is white (no contrast with the unit itself). This makes it difficult to tell whether the power is on or off at a glance. If you're used to a power switch that lights up when powered on, then this one might throw you off.
This little Gem saved my Rear End. It worked great!! It cleaned the Camcorder Head with in 10 seconds. I would recommend this to anyone that has lost the picture on their Camcorders. This was awesome.
Got a new pair of these for $200.00 shipped.(Crazy Deal)I've got these as my L,R in a JBL6.1 set up. Build quality is top notch and the old knuckle rap on the back of these is solid with no resonance. Because these are sealed they are very quick and tight for music but are still able to dip down for very good mid bass in HT. You will be amazed at the clarity of the highs on these. I'm hearing subtleties and nuances in my music and movies that I've never heard before. I'm running an Outlaw Sub with these and they blend perfectly with my Yamaha receiver's crossover set at 80 Hz. Now that this line is a couple years old they are truly a steal when you factor in the price to performance ratio. These "are" wall mountable, a must for me as I have little ones, but do take the time and care to mount them properly as they are 20 lbs each. ( By the way, this is my wife's profile as I don't have my own set up yet)
Spending $14 bucks for this quality Hoya polarizer was a no brainer. My roomate has a Hoya HMC filter for his 18-55mm D50 Kit Lens that costed him $90. The difference in quality and function is extremely minute to the naked eye. I see no reason to purchase a filter than is $75 dollars more unless you are shooting professional photography, where optical quality is of the upmost importance. For me, the Hoya 52MM Circular Polarizing Filter on my 50mm prime and 18-55mm works fantastic. The contrast is amazing, the colors are vibrant, the skies are blue and there are no surface reflections if used properly. Its a bargain for $14 bucks, just get it.
I love this bag. I bought a camera bag from Lowepro a couple of years ago and based on that product bought this notebook bag.These guys design their products for users like me. A pocket for everything and padding where it needs to be. It is lightweight and yet very roomy. I can see where a large screen notebook might be tight, so check your screen size before purchasing.Lowepro rocks for me!
For a couple years this keyboard has been used 5 days a week for about an hour a day and has worked well. I'm just changing the batteries on it, and working fine again. I can't recall changing the batteries on it this year either, so it does fine in that area too.It came as a combo with a wireless mouse that had a laser pointer in it too, and that has also been fine.I can't recall a time that either one has "lost its connection" to the PC.From a sticker on the back it's officially:Part No: 54-35954, Rev. No. HI'd gladly buy another one and hope they still make it!
This is a great receiver with lots of sound options as well as input/output nodes. It has everything including fiber optic input. Kenwood makes great audio equipments and this is one of them,
I'm a network admin for a small ISP in Indiana. I often recommend this modem to my clients because it requires no configuration. Just plug it in and it works.
I purchased the Canon MP600 printer on 7/25/07. I printed one test page to see if it worked. Everything worked fine. Anything else I tried to print after the first page caused the paper to bind in the machine. I have spent close to four hours trying to return this machine and neither the manufacturer or the vendor want to help me out on this. I would not recommend this printer to anyone based on my experience with this product.
My Windows Laptop has burned every kind of DIsk-- and generally works great. Except with Verbatim. To date, I'm getting it to accept/acknowledge about 1 in every 5 disks I try to burn. Save your money and get something else.
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.
this lens cap is almost like my original cap. At first, i could not tell the difference. Fits perfectly on both my 18-55mm and my 70-300mm.This cap also fits well even with the filters on.bottom line, it is way cheaper than what canon sells. so why buy a $20 cap when you can have this which is almost identical as the original cap?I would not hesitate recommending this to anyone who needs a replacement lens cap for the canon 58mm lenses.
Love it! woroks well in my 04 toyota corolla and 06 chevy cobalt. Doesnt work in the center console but does work from the passenger seat or a dash mount, in the driver / passenger door. AWESOME! I am also the one who submitted pics for this item so look at those too.Range of 30 ft? no. Enough range to work inside your car? Yes. I did my research on FM transmitters, and although this one is expensive comparatively, it is worth it. I would buy another one for a gift without hesitation2010 Update (3 years later)WOrks with iPhone? NOStill works for iPod 5G? Yes!
Finding a stand for a 50" big screen tv is really hard. This one is exactly what I need and I am completely happy with it. It supports the tv very well and the ability to swivel can come in handy.
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.
See my review of the Nitrus for my feelings on that. First of all, I am nowhere near being an active, athletic person, so I can't attest to the unit's durability under those circumstances. I have a desk job and listen to this player mostly at work, and in my car with a cassette adapter. But I have dropped it more than a few times and it's held up pretty well.I currently have a 256 MB SD card in it. I download 64Kb WMA files, and depending upon the size of the song, the unit can hold between 140 and 150 songs. I will probably get a 512 card one of these days. Use this equation when thinking of capacity.64 MB will hold about 15 MP3's or 30 WMA's (roughly, YMMV).Lucky for me, my camera also uses SD cards, so I can always switch it out if I need more storage in one or the other.So why not 5 stars? 1) The FM player might as well not exist, I've never had any luck getting decent reception. 2) The belt clip is a joke. When it's on, it's really tough to control the buttons on top. 3) Buy Rio and don't expect a whole lot from tech support. The last support person I talked to reminded me (in accent and attitude) of the female retail worker in the Seinfeld episode where George buys the suit from the store that has the mannequin that looked like Elaine. Sounded like she could have cared less whether the unit (Nitrus) worked or not, which was probably the case.Also be sure to download the latest drivers. If I upgrade to another Rio, it will probably be the Cali or Chiba 256 MB, both of which can be expanded with SD cards (up to 512 MB).
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I bought this adapter to use with my Macbook Pro and an older TV I had at the time. It worked well, but the video always seemed a little distorted whenever I used it. It's still a decent product, but with all the newer technology available, it's much better to just use an HDMI adapter or plug it straight in to the computer.
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.
I bought this backpack due to a recommendation by a friend. It's a great pack - sturdy, looks cool, and it has lots of pockets (two side mesh pockets, a small pocket on the very bottom where I keep my keys because I can reach it without taking it off, and a music player pocket on the top with a port for your headphones to come through, not to mention the two main compartments, one with a padded laptop pocket and the other with an inner mesh pocket, ID pocket, and three pen/pencil holders).The only thing about it that didn't earn it 5 stars is its expandability. It's really quite sturdy - which is nice - but you can't really stuff a whole lot into it. It can usually hold a book and two three ring binders with my computer. But if you're planning on toting around a ton of books or binders, I'd pass this one up for a bigger bag.
Simple and it looks nice too. Makes you wonder what took so long for these kinds of chargers to hit the market en masse, or why some others are so expensive.
I am an avid fan of fantasy fiction and was a bit apprehensive, given that Bujold's primary genre is science fiction. I read the first few page at the bookstore and was hooked. The storyline was crisp and clear. The story had everything a fantasy fiction reader could want. Not too evil in certain places....pretty dark evil in other places.I can hardly wait for a sequel...and I'm going to start reading her other series!!!
Excellent quality ! Right portable size, lots of space - I keep Nikon d200 with the grip, flash, 4 lenses and bunch of assorted little "thingies". You will not be disappointed !
This TV is good in all ways but the ONE thing I bought it for: HD. I bought the $100 HDMI cable to get true HD and this TV does NOT support HDCP (Copy Protection) when I connect it to my HD-DVR cable from Time Warner in NYC. Before you buy this or any HDTV, check to make sure it does not block you from getting HD because of HDCP. It varies by specific TV model, and not by brand. One Samsung TV may allow, while another may block. This information is not readily available on the checklist of features that you use to comparison shop, so find that out BEFORE you buy and get stuck like I did. I would totally return this TV had I not already thrown away the box.
The Cannon 710 IS is a really great camera at a moderate price. It fits in my pocket, yet it has all of the features that an experienced photographer would want. I like the fact that it has a viewfinder and a large LCD. The 7X zoom combined with image stabilization is great. I highly recommend it.
Well i give this 5/5 because after using it for a week, So far no complaints. I connected my Computer to 42' Samsung TV. Mainly for gaming, and looks crystal clear. No problems with connecting, clear image, good MS response.15FT of cable is pretty good for me being that my TV is about 8-10 feet away. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to see their Computer on a nice big TV. Also word of Advice make sure you measure how far away the 2 components are away from each other.
Great to keep your xbox 360 wireless control charged. Best part is you can use it while still charging. Helps in that you don't have to buy more batteries.
I've had mine for about three months.-It crashes almost every day, sometimes two or three times a day. This requires a sort of ctrl-alt-delete that fixes it but wipes all the presets like backlight timer and EQ settings.-There are lots of other more subtle bugs that don't require a reset, but are very annoying.-The song data display keys off the ID3 tags, which lots of my songs don't have. I deliberately put the ID3 info in the file name, but guess what, Apple's user interface doesn't have a way to see the file name.-The random number generator that shuffles songs is poorly-designed. I can have thousands of songs in a playlist and still the iPod manages to play the same song two, three, even four times in one hour.-When you're playing a song, the name of the song scrolls across the screen, then stops briefly, then scrolls some more. The problem is that the display is not optimized for scrolling, so while the scrolling is happening, the text is an illegible blur. Why don't they just jump the display in one blip to the new position instead of making the whole thing illegible during the scrolling. They'd get the same end result without preventing the user from reading the song title while it's scrolling. Grrr!-The latest update to the software is months old. They appear not to be fixing any of the bugs because they're busy making the next generation in order to bilk more unsuspecting users out of several hundred bucks.-I have been scouring Apple's documentation and web for a way to get a hold of a human either by email or phone. No luck. There's a paid support option which costs a significant fraction of what a new iPod costs.-They say 12 hours battery life. That must be downhill with a tailwind. Mine gets 5, less if I use the interface a lot. You can't change the battery yourself (actually, there are now third-party options for this) but Apple will charge you $100 to do it. Oh, and if your iPod is monogrammed (mine is) you'll find that they send you back a different iPod when you change the battery. Your monogrammed one vanishes into the void.-The system is volume-limited to the least common denominator to protect me from myself. It's barely loud enough, even using efficient ear buds, to make me sway to the rhythm. I had to spend $200 on a third-party headphone amp just to get the volume up to party level.-It's extremely fragile. Don't drop it or you'll be sorry!-Two nice things: the sound, what there is of it, is pretty good, and iPods are great fashion statements.Save yourself the disappointment and buy an iRiver H340 instead of an iPod.
It's nice to know that whenever you need any of your Zune accessories, they're exactly where they belong,...in your Zune Gear Bag. Instead of digging through your desk drawers or under your car's seats, it's all in one place.Although it seems to have been made for the 30gb Zune, my 80gb Zune in it's Zune Leather Case fits snugly in the cut out. Here's an inventory of what I regularly keep in my Zune Gear Bag: 80gb Zune in it's Zune Leather Case, Zune Sync Cable, Zune Premium Earbuds, DLO USB PowerBug Wall Charger, DLO USB Auto Charger. I've also been known to put my car keys and wallet in there as well. So as you can see, literally everything in it's place.Some may say it's bulky, but it is a "gear bag". We musicians know what that means; whatever you need, whenever you need it (and some stuff extras just in case).All in all I'm very happy with it and recommend it too every Zune owner. If you're like me, you do a lot of shopping around before you commit. I get total usage out of my Zune Gear Bag (and then some). I know you will too...
After months of online and retail store research, my wife and I decided on the Samsung LNT 4053H. What a great TV at a bargain price on Amazon. This was our first big ticket online order and the experience was great. Not only did we get the lowest price, but it came with free white glove delivery - very professional, careful and on time. Would highly recommend buying from Amazon if you know exactly what you want. The TV picture is great for HD, STD Def. and DVD, and there are tons of adjustments for everything. The TV is located in a bright sunlit room and the anti-glare screen works beautifully. The piano black finish with swivel base is great, but shows a lot of dust quickly. TIP: Instead of dusting with a cloth, use the pressurized air in a can for cleaning computers. Works great, fast and leaves no residue or scratches. The sound is mediocre, but I hooked it up to a home theater system and don't use the TV speakers. Sounds great. Overall, a great TV at a great price and a wonderful buying experience.
Today saving money is more important than ever and these compatible HP cartridges will do just that while lasting as long as regular cartridges.
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.
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!
I purchased this stand to use with my 13in Macbook. The stand has worked perfectly and is a nice looking addition to my home office.
I almost passed this by, because of the motor noise many people mention. But the price is unbeatable - do a good internet search and see for yourself. You do not pay for useless features, like magapixel stills - who needs 1MPix digital stills anyway - any digicam is at least 2 MPix? There is some noise; however I compared it with a friends Digital8 camera, and it also had some noise, although Canon's is more high pitched (but not noticeably louder). It might be that the noise is amplified during playback on the camcoder - I only import digital video on my computer for editing and I really have to look for noise in order to notice it.I am totally happy with the camcoder.
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.
When I open the Amazon package I realize that the Camera box was open, cause Sony seal were broken. First, I check that all accessories, manuals and CD are on place. Then I follow the instructions to set the camera on. I put the battery charging but the battery already was full; Second I set the battery in the camera and I realize that some photos were taken from a guy and a family. Then I check the photos' date I, there were taken on December , I took some photos to see if the camera works OK and then clean the internal memory. Until now I've take around 100 photos and the camera works OK.So My concern what it happens if I bought the item from Amazon, not from a reseller. So it is annoying that this kind of event happen in Amazon. Any clue what happened?
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.
It arrived on time and in perfect condition; it works as well as the advert says, I've had no problems so far.
I received it in a shorter timeframe than I thought I would. The product itself works great and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a way to listen to your own tunes via an FM frequency.
i got my 1st hard drive mp3 player 2 days ago (samsung 920). all my friends own an IPOD and i was not too impressed with the size and price of an IPOD specially when there are other players of the same size with better features and almost half the price. i did not want to contribute to the rising apple stocks thanx to IPOD that got apple out of a financial crisis. so i did research and decided to buy the SAMSUNG YH-920. this player really ROCKS. 1st of all this player comes with all the accessories that you have to buy seperately if you buy an IPOD (remote, case, FM tuner etc). 2nd this player comes with all the bells and whistles like FM radio, and the one i like the most is recording from FM radio. i can store data files, record my classes and still have room left for more (huge 20 gig HD space) i have always trusted SAMSUNG products and have owned several SAMSUNG cellphones. the size of this MP3 player is exactly the same as an IPOD and actually it is a little lighter than IPOD. it comes with a cradle and USB 2.0 and remains pretty organized on my desk. the reason i gave it a 4 star rating is because it come with a 2 month membership for NAPSTER which is almost a ripoff, they tell you that you can download all the music you want during the free trial but when you install napster, you actually have to pay 0.99c for a song (10.00 $ a month just to get access to all the music? i dont think so !!) the samsung 920 took me less than 10 minits to hook up and my windows media player 10 which is what i use to manage the playlists picked it up in seconds. i converted my music in variable WMA format (approx 3MB per song) very happy with the sound quality,the headsets and original leather case. highly reccomend this product to anyone considering to buy an IPOD.
We always take a power strip on vacation. This time, since we were traveling for three weeks, I thought I'd try a lightweight one. This strip is great. It's tiny, neat, easy to pack, and it really held 6 plugs. The fact that there are four "end spots" makes it easier to connect large adapters.
I have bought 3 or 4 of these now for different cameras, phones and other gadgets. I have never had one fail and each time I buy one it has been less expensive than the previous. Thats a refreshing change. Always nice when a product works as intended.
The Sunforce 80001 Solar Pest Repeller works as advertised. It started up straight way and hasn't stopped all summer. True to published cautions, it does tend to attract creatures out of curiosity for the first day or so before repelling them, but that's certainly not a defect of the product. We bought two of these to cover our somewhat large front lawn and I find it advantageous to move them around every few weeks just to ensure we're "marking our turf" and not letting any of our little visitors get too accustomed to the buzzing that the repellers emit. I can recommend this product to anyone suffering from underground attacks as a reliable means of discouraging unwanted space invaders.
I bought this television in early 2006 when I moved into my new home. I needed to get rid of my tube HDTV due to space constraints, and I needed a panel to mount above the fire place.I spent a very large amount of time doing homework on the specifications, and narrowed my search based on price and my requirements (1080p, LCD, etc), and arrived at either the Sony XBR or the Samsung LNS4695d. After hitting the pavement, and seeting the set in the proper viewing places (avoide Best Buy and other big box stores, as they split the signal too many times, and have varying signals between different sets depending on where they sit on the daisy chain) and decided the Samsung offered virtually the same picture quality and specifications as the Sony, and for less money.The set treated me great for 3 years, with only one exception. During very fast motion, such as a football game (American) where the ball was thrown past the crowd, or a car race, I would experience macro-blocking, and the set's 60hz simply could not keep up with very fast moving HD broadcasts (via cable). There were other issues related to this, but suffice it to say, the TV processed too slow to keep up, and artifacts and other symptoms showed that. I also had minor ghosting in some circumstances, but I find that is visible to the experienced eye even on the Sony sets and other CFL backlit models.After 3.5 years, just out of warranty, the set recently started showing horizontal white and colored lines. flashing and intermittant at first, over 8 weeks, they slowly became more static, and eventually made the TV unwatchable. The condition appeared across all sources, and after much troubleshooting and time on the phone with Samsung, the TV was determined by them as "at the end of its useful life." For the price I paid, I found this conclusion utterly unaccetpable. After further research, I've determined the board that processes the horizontal information had failed. The part is $500 from Samsung and a handful of other providors, which equates to what I could purchase the same television for now on ebay. There are essentially zero Samsung service centers, and no in-home service options. I would have been forced to ship the television out of state for analysis and service, with no guarantee it could be repaird. I decided not to bother attempting to repair it, as purchasing another working set would have been the same or cheaper than other options.I've since upgraded to another brand, with more current features, and have been very pleased.While the failed hardware isn't a widespread issue (though it does exist if you look closely online), i simply couldn't reccomend this product to anyone any longer, primarily because of Samsung's determination that a $x,xxx television set should only last 3 years. The other issues were annoying, but I was able to live with them, however the set I use now is flawless, and cheaper, and more advanced. My advice, continue to avoid paying for the Sony brand, and Samsung is not the solution. With some homework, you can do much much better for the money.
On my lunch hour I ran down to the local walmart. There on the shelf was the original VR MP3/WMA player for 29.95. However next to it was the newest version VR-MP3 that played MP3/WMA's from a USB port or a SD card as well as handling a line-in for only 20$ more. Sweet! I went for it. Went out to my car and plugged it in with my 1 Gig Lexar USB Flash drive. NOTHING HAPPENED! The LCD read Line-In. The Flash drive was not being recognized. What a drag.Then I seemed to recall from an online support newsgroup that some Lexar Flash Drives seemed to have problems with MP3 players. Well no problem, I reached into my satchel and pulled out my other MP3 player that I used for gym.I pulled out the SD card and plugged it into the car cigarrete lighter VR MP3 player. NOTHING HAPPENED! It wasn't recognizing the SD card. The LCD stubbornly read "Line-In". I pulled the whole unit out and pushed it back in. YES! It powered up. I tuned it to FM 87.9 and heard the music coming out of my speakers nice and clean. Geez it sounded a little faint. I felt panic building. Then I looked at the instruction manual. There was VOLUME CONTROL! I pressed and held the go-forward symbol button which cranked it up to comfortable volume. YES!I will try to find out whats going on with the 1 Gig Lexar thumbdrive. I heard that this mp3 device has a problem and won't play anything if it finds any incompatible files on a thumbdrive. Since I used my thumbdrive to transfer files between work and home I saw this as a likely scenario.Fortunately I have some new thumbdrives on order by another manufacturer. I will let you all know what happens.Some other cons: Small LCD screen only shows song name. But it is legible. And since I tested it at night I can't tell if the LCD really lights up.Overall, it sounds great, works for the most part as advertised. I feel like I saved money big-time.
I use a data card in my laptop for mobile Internet access in my company work van, and before I used this antenna I used to be knocked offline constantly, even in metropolitan areas. It was hard to get any work done.Before I had this antenna I had to repeatedly reboot both my data card and it's software, which was a real pain when I was trying to access our company network and complete work in a timely manner. Now I am hardly ever knocked offline, even in exurban and rural areas! What a difference. With the purchase of an adapter for my cellphone, I can even use the antenna to boost my cellphone signal in remote areas, as long as the antenna is attached to my vehicle; the sheet steel that the magnet attaches to provides a ground plane necessary for the antenna to work.The difference is astounding! A must-have accessory for mobile Internet users, or for those who can't get good cellphone reception where they travel.
I just have with this router like 3 months and since i setup it, it has been working well, with not losses and i don't even have to restart ir or something.Has a good range, good performance and i recommend it.Hope that this should help you to decide, good luck.
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.
It costs half as much as an average iPOD it hold twice as much as a average iPOD! How can I refuse.
I hated this card. I usually use a SanDisk 2 GB Extreme II CompactFlash Card and I made the mistake of assuming (yes, big mistake) of thinking that the new series 4 would be faster than the series 2 that I was used to. It was sooo much slower. It ruined my shoot. I ended up tossing it aside and puling out the old stuff. I returned it and am now waiting for my refund. We'll see how that goes.
First off, you are better off buying direct from cambridgesoundworks.com. You spend only $150 from their site.These speakers are simply amazing. Better than Bose, comparable to more expensive BW/B&O; bookshelf speakers. They can compliment almost any type of stereo amplifier, being able to handle up to 150 watts apiece. Nice crisp treble; well defined midrange; and tight bass, which doesn't fill the room but will certainly make your guests ask: Where is your subwoofer? The only part about these speakers which can use improvement are the connectors. The plastic nuts are a pain to screw down, but I solved this by adding some easy twist Monster banana plugs to my AR Reference wires.Monster Cable QL GMT-H QuickLock Gold Banana Connectors (2 Pair)
Battery arrived quickly and works great. The only problem that I see is that they don't provide an evelope for the old battery.
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.
I bought this product to play MP3s through my Ipod at work. However, I also use it to listen to the radio. The tuner is great because I am now able to listen to all of the FM stations in my area. With my old radio, I was only able to get one station at work. I also bought a second Tivoli at home for the same purpose and the battery runs for a very long time without recharging. This gives me the ability to take the Tivoli into any room and also allows me to listen to my ipod without the headphones.
This cooling pad is worth it's price. It's light and easy to connect and turn on and off. It keeps my laptop cool and the internal fans have yet to kick in when the pad is on.If your screen is larger than 14" (mine is 14.5"), your laptop will hang over the pad. However, this is not a big problem.This is also a very quiet unit, although after about 6 months you can hear the whirring of the fans. (I purchased mine in September 2006.)
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....
Nice picture, beautiful styling, but reliability extremely poor. I expected Sony to be a high quality set, and give at least 5 to 7 years of service in our home, where we only watch TV in the evenings for a few hours, a few nights per week. This set failed with a 2.5" black band from top to bottom of the screen, which makes watching the HD picture TORTURE! It is well after the 1 year warranty, so I am on my own. Cost to repair versus cost to by SOME OTHER type of set??? Waiting to see.
Works very good overall. Easy installation.Very good range of signalIt has a very great connectivity that make it works with many devices at the same time without loosing the strength.
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.
Let me start out by saying, I hate flash photography. The flash creates spots of light, harsh shadows, and makes a picture look "cheap". IMO. A defuser can soften the colors, even out the light, and bring out more details in a more naturally. Unfortunately this defuser does not really accomplish that significantly. But it is better than not having a defuser at all. Go look at my youtube video under GlockNinja channel. I did an unboxing video and a demonstration. Go to [...][...] &lt;-----go see the video on this product.
awesome quality, excelent camera, and major stuff to learn about it, if you want a professional picture this is it !, although it is kinda overwhelming to learn(atleast in a hurry).this is by far, no point and shoot, like a credit card camera, there is allot of things you need to just sit down for a day and read the manual, otherwise your just going to get frustrated with yourself , and the pic wont come out like you want it too......... take your time, learn the cameras features, and it's a camera you will want to keep forever...... awesome job nikon, by far, superb !!!!!!!!!!
I don't know if I bought a fake product. The charger never get a battery fully charged. I got the same bad experiences decribed by other customers.
I have been very pleased with the sound of these indoor/outdoor speakers. Although I normally go for higher priced speakers, I was a bit more on a budget this time and have been pleasantly surprised by the crisp highs that these speakers deliver. They really fill up the new deck we had built. And surprisely, the bass response is much better than I would have expected from such a small cabinet. You can't do much better for the price.
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.
Pros:1.) Ease of operation. The camera is very user friendly. Just by messing around with it for 20 to 30 minutes I figured out how to operate most of the functions.2.) Great price. I was looking at sony p7 and canon. Both of these cameras were nice and had a few more options than the Nikon but I like the Nikon's style and functionability better.3.) LCD screen. I liked Nikon's screen better than Sony's just because it was recessed. With Sony's if you set it down on a flat surface then the screen would have come into contact with the surfaceCons:1.) My friends have reported little white spots of light on their pictures. I have noticed a few little spots on pictures that I've taken but they aren't bad. I have also noticed that these spots will occur on other cameras, even disposable.2.) Battery life is about average. My batteries usually last 45 minutes to an hour. I have rechargable nickle batteries.3.) The 16mb memory disc is standard but I got a 128mb one as well so that I would be able to hold plenty of pictures.This is my first digital camera.. It takes great pictures but like everything it is not perfect&#65533;It is easy to figure out how to use and the controls are well placed for its small size. But it really is small and sometimes it is awkward to handle but the small size is great for travel and is small enough to fit in a loose pocket comfortably. I would have liked a bigger memory card. I bought a 128mb card when I bought the camera. I took about 150 pics on vacation and had room for about 150 more. 64mb would be plenty. You really should buy rechargeable batteries. This camera goes through batteries rather quickly. I bought regular alkaline batteries &#65533; they lasted about 5 minutes I then bought Lithium batteries :). The rechargeable batteries die after taking about 50-60 pictures. The movie quality was pretty good and you can edit the movies on the camera. Shutter response time is slow. In low light without the flash pictures become very blurry. I would guess the shutter automatically stays open longer to compensate for low light. I have not found a way to prevent this. On high quality the write time to the card seems long, about 7-8 seconds. I would like more features that you would find on a higher priced bigger camera but I wanted this to travel with and it worked great for that. It gave me good prints and it was pretty easy to use. Overall it is a great camera that anyone could use.
I bought a Dell dimension about 2 years ago. When I purchased they mentioned that it included a 3 year ON-SITE service. The computer has become ridiculously slow and when I have called for support the representatives have made me run tons of diagnostic tests which show nothing abnormal. When I mentioned the ON-SITE service they send me an e-mail with a long legal document which contains my coverage and they will not give me additional support. I would recommend potential buyers to avoid this product.
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
This item is too good to be true! It worked for a day. The home charger doesn't work anymore after only one day. Bought this for an upcoming trip. Extremely disappointed with this product. The car charger portion of it is not great either. It charges extremely slowly.
Absolutely the best sound I have had for a compact system. This system packs a punch! the sub is completely dangerous. these speakers can handle pc sound to tv and video game sounds! it is amazing, and can not wait to get them back. While 5.1 isn't the latest, it still does the job.
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.
If you are running anything cordless- Telephone, computer LAN etc. and you are going to opposite ends of the house and up/down stairs- SKIP this! Save yourself the time and find something else. You can adjust to your hearts' content- but nothing will fix the staticy sound and horrible picture.NO THANKS!
This product is one of the best things a photographer could have in their arsenal of photo accessories. It is amazing that just a small thing that's less than 15 dollars could produce such great results. I never take pictures of people without it, this Lumiquest diffuser stops "washout" you get from the pop up flash.When people ask me "what the heck is that"? I take a picture of them w/o the diffuse and then with and the picture as they say... "speaks volumes". You won't regret purchasing this diffuser, for under $15 you can't go wrong!The seller I purchased this product from was great too. I originally purchased my first one at a store, I went back to buy another for my sister and father, but they were out, so I came to Amazon and found it through this dealer - very fast and prompt!
I initially bought this headset thinking it would work with my iPhone 5 and Macbook Pro. It does not work with either of those. But it does work wonderfully with my Panasonic cordless phone. Its comfortable and the sound quality is great. I also love that the cord is long so you can place the phone down and move around pretty easily. And the fact that its less than $10 is even better. I just wish it worked with my iPhone and Macbook Pro.
Pros: Excellent value, great picture quality in S-VHS, jog/shuttle, S-Video in/outs, Easy setup, cables included, quality construction, lots of features, OK tracking, Super VHS ET mode, 400+ lines of resolution, Has 19u Heads For Taping In The Extended Mode, Can Record Super VHS On Standard Tapes, do I need to say more?!?!Cons: Tracking problems in EP mode, flimsy, some color problems, Super VHS tapes may be hard to find and expensive, the menu system is kind of complicated, Clunky remote, traditional programming procedure, Front Display PanelThe Bottom LineThe HR3600U is a bargain &#65533; the picture quality, S-VHS ability and features for $ are excellent.Highly Reccommended!!IntroductionMy reason for purchasing this VCR was simple. I wanted an inexpensive VCR with S-Video inputs. For those who may not know, S-Video inputs allow the transfer of 400 lines of resolution, as opposed to the usual 260 or so transmitted via RCA connections. In theory, the higher the resolution is the better the picture looks.FunctionalityIn addition to the VCR, there are a set of RCA cables and an S-Video cable included as well. Overall the unit is a piece of cake to setup. The unit has both RCA and S-Video jacks on the back, and a set of RCA jacks on the front. This makes it easy to hook up an external source (such as a camcorder or something) and record to VHS. I have my unit hooked up to my computer (it has a video card with S-Video out and RCA audio outs), and I haven&#65533;t actually used the input jacks on the front of the VCR. Another feature I really like is the simple 1-touch recording button on the unit. The way I have it set up, I can just reach up from my computer and hit it, and off it goes.This unit has a jog/shuttle wheel which is used to perform all the rewinds and fast forwards. I&#65533;ll have to say, this is my first experience with a shuttle wheel. I like it! It just seems more cool than a &#65533;rewind&#65533; or &#65533;fast forward&#65533; button. Lol The unit rewinds tapes faster than my old Zenith VCR.The clock is easy to set as well. I think this is an area which has been greatly improved upon in recent years. For that matter, all the menu items are laid out in a common sense manner, which makes programming and such even easier.I noticed some were saying they didn&#65533;t like the remote control, but I think it is just fine. Grant it, I don&#65533;t use it much, but the times I have used it, I haven&#65533;t encountered any problems with it.Two other things I really like are (1) Having a time code counter display on the LCD so you know how much you&#65533;ve recorded. (2) When you rewind, this little bar pops up on screen and shows you where you are relative to the length of the tape. It&#65533;s not really super useful, but I just like knowing where I&#65533;m at.Picture QualityI&#65533;ll have to say that for $, this unit produces great quality dubs in regular VHS mode. I&#65533;ve been using it for several months now, and the video productions I&#65533;ve produced always come out looking very good. And that&#65533;s the most important thing! I haven&#65533;t dubbed anything in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode yet because none of my projects have warranted that. I would imagine that the picture quality would be even more outstanding than the regular VHS mode though.Nit PicksWhile the outer enclosure looks nice, the unit &#65533;feels- cheap. I don&#65533;t think it would hold up too well under any kind of rough conditions. Hopefully this VCR will reside either in your home theater or a setup like mine where it stays put and isn&#65533;t moved around too much.The cheesy &#65533;glow in the dark&#65533; keys on the keypad of the remote. I hate it when electronics manufacturer&#65533;s use these gimmicky things. They never work.ConclusionsFor the money, you just can&#65533;t beat this VCR. The ease of setup and great picture quality are this VCR&#65533;s strongest points. I highly recommend this VCR to anyone looking for a budget level VCR.
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
This is a great, compact player. It's lightweight and non-obstrusive. I like it because I can use the included velcro strap to strap it to my arm while working out. It also includes in/over the ear earbud earphones, again perfect for working out.The menuing system for it is decent. Once you've set all your settings, that's pretty much it - good to go. Battery life is very good. My only beef, really, is the very small number of FM presets you can have on it.The desktop software to move your music (on the PC, anway) is pretty basic. No bells &amp; whistles. For the Mac, it uses iTunes - which if iTunes on the Mac is like it is on the PC (I'm going to guess it's better!), then definitely the Mac wins! I use MusicMatch to move my music down to the player - they have a plug-in for the S30S.I bought mine at, ahem, Costco, (sorry, Amazon!) and it included 32MB extra - but really even 96MB is not enough for even a handful of MP3's. I did recently purchase another 128MB MMC card from Amazon, and I'll be in great shape then!
Generally the unit performed quite well as is documented in other reviews. The larger 4" screen is a big step up from 3.5" It appears about 33% bigger. I do wish the unit was slimmer though like a Garmin nuvi or TomTom One. My TomTom ends up being a dinner companion with me, because I'm worried that the valets will steal it, and its too big to fit in my pocket. If I were to do it over, I'd pick a unit that was more portable. The nuvi660 is thin and has a 4" screen but the cost delta is too great. Anyways something to consider when you buy a nav unit.
This a low tech little gadget that don't take up a lot of space and it works!
I recently test drove a D200 and was impressed with the useabiity of the camera. It is almost perfect. When buying I opted for the D80 because it has a very similar feature-set for less cash. Which meant additional money for lenses. OK, it doesn't shoot 5fps or have the alloy body with weather seals, but it does have the sensor and useability. It is light, quick and a joy to use. Changing settings such as ISO, WB and flash is almost as easy as the D200. This is a fine camera. And it uses SD cards - much more preferable than CF in my opinion. Worth every penny.
Memorex is great and everything but these are not silver (Like real CD's) --&gt; They are green.
There's not much to this device, but it works well. Simply put it in the tape deck and plug in your iPod or mp3 player and you're good to go. Sound quality is good, not great, but you can't expect a whole lot considering you're filtering your iPod through a tape.
The very expensive lamp came quickly, properly packed to prevent damage and was exactly what I ordered.
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 was a little too tempted by the price and shouldn't be surprised it didn't last more than two months. It works fine while it works but is very fragile. Considering the price it's what you should expect.
great up grade for the mud filled speakers i had , wrapped with landscape fabric to keep the big chunks out, perfect fit my 81 chevy. excellent price from JR free ship to boot
This is some serious high quality item! This is not plastic or a stamped out metal case, but a hefty hunk of cast aluminum, with all fittings machined extremely accurately.The cooling fan is quiet enough, but can be easily disconnected if desired, as the case itself, being made of aluminum and oversized, dissipates any heat your drive might produce.This is an external case that wants to be seen, and several look great together - perfectly complimenting the high quality look of Apple's Mac Pro computers.Will outlive any drive, and worth every cent!
I've been using this model for about 7 years. I originally bought a pair while looking for something with isolation characteristics. Right away I was amazed with the low-end response. As a drummer I've used them primarily in a praise and worship band with in-ear monitoring. You can get better quality but you've got to spend 100's of dollars on something from Shure, Sennheiser or the like. If I was playing several times a week I'd spend the extra money on something like that but not as a casual musician. The expanding foam is what makes the difference. This makes them great also for listening while mowing the lawn or driving the tractor. I needed an extra pair once as I had misplaced mine and couldn't find them locally. Instead I paid $50.00 for a pair of Sony in-ears that to this day I still don't use. The sound from them was thin and unremarkable and they don't isolate. I'll take these cheap "Plugs" anyday.
This is a fantastic value. I did not need an MP3 player or BlueTooth speaker, so I went for this model and saved $200.I purchased this as a Christmas present for my parents. I tested it on a trip and ended up keeping it (and buying another for my parents).The audible directions are fantastic! It starts announcing turns at just under a mile away ("turn left on Maple Street in .8 miles"). It repeats it at two tenths of a mile away ("turn left on Maple Street in .2 miles"). When you are at the turn it announces it again, and also gives the next direction ("turn left on Maple Street, then turn right"). When you head off course, it recalculates a new path very quickly.My parents cancelled their OnStar service, as the visual and audio directions and automatic path recalculations were much better.This Garmin is a great value for the price!
i bought this crossover for a DJ set up. i used a 12 volt power source and it started right up. the first thing i noticed about the crossover was that it had a bit of weight to it and it didnt seem flimsy or cheap. this is for my pyramid amplifier i purchased and it works amazing. i like the bass boost options and the gain controls. great crossover absolutely recommend this for a starter car audio system or a basic set up like mine
This is a good product for store your aplications, the only bad thing is that you can't store databases on it.
Like all Tiffen filters, this is a quality product. The one drawback--a serious one--is that I can't use it as is with any other filter on my EOS.
This was and exact OEM replacement. Works great. I would like to see it about 1/2 the $$$$. HP's are so expensive!
iMac's do not come with floppy drives, so if you want to use floppies with your iMac you will need to buy a floppy drive. This alows you to use your old disks on your new computer. You may need to move files from your old computer to your new one, and this can be cheaper than buying networking equipment. You really do need a floppy drive, and this one is a good choice. You can hook it up in seconds and be useing floppies again in no time. It's simple and easy to use.
Recently bought a HP 2140 Fax from Amazon that would not send when first set up. It's sitting in its' box by my office wall while HP decides what to do with it. Just picked up a Brother 575 yesterday and it sends flawlessly which is what I need.If you need a Fax for mainly sending, pick one up for the $ 19.99 Special while you can.
the iPAQ works fine - I did have a difficult time networking it to my home network - I found the instructions to be a bit lame. Works great now, looks good and am enjoying it. I purchased this mainly for the pda/pocket pc/gps features. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing and found this one to be the most efficient, compact on the market.
... Which is pretty much all you can expect for an item like this. Either it works or it doesn't. I gave it 4 stars instead of five for only one reason- cable length. It would be nice to have a good 12' or so. But the cable is definitely workable, and it beats the crap out of the old method- having to buy a special calculator with the goofy port for 20% more $$.
This coby product functioned only two months for me. Hardly worth spending the money on.
Kinyo UV-230C 2-Way VHS Cassette Rewinder and Cleaner. Is it under warrantee? Only used 20 times. NO LONGER WORKS!If under warrantee, I want my money back!
I've been using the original MS Natural keyboard for years and I love it. But I wanted to go wireless so I bought this set. Unfortunately, it falls far short of being functional. Overall, the keyboard and mouse have a nice solid feel to them. The keyboard especially has a nice feel to the keys. Reception has not been a problem at all.Here are the problems:Keyboard:1. The strangely laid out home/end/pg up/pg down/insert/delete keys that everyone has mentioned.2. In order to conserve space, the different key pads are placed uncomfortably close together. The letter keys, the home/end/cursor keys and the numeric keypad are so close together that they are almost one continuous keypad. This makes it difficult, tactily, to move from one set of keys to another. This sort of defeats my purpose, which was to buy a full-sized keyboard for my laptop. For instance, when I use the page up/down keys, I have to be careful not to press on the numeric keys. These are not things I need to be thinking about when I am touch-typing.3. Again, a space-saver issue. They have brought the function keys right down on top of the letter keypad and the scroll-lock/print scr/pause keys down right on top of the numeric keypad. I use the numeric keypad a lot and because they have basically added a 6th row of keys at the top, my hand is always positioned on the wrong keys and I'm typing all the wrong characters. Same with the function keys, which I also use a lot. Not only are they right on top of the number keys of the keyboard, they have these sort of random spaces between them, which again, makes them very difficult to use when touch-typing. With this keyboard, I've been forced to resort to hunt-and-peck typing a lot.4. One last negative. Yet again, a space saver issue. The right shift key has been reduced to nearly a "normal" letter-key size in order to squish the cursor keys right up against the letter keyboard. This makes the "enter" key stick way out past the shift key. And again, tactily, I constantly end up pressing Enter instead of Shift because the shift is a good 3/4 inches in from the end of the Enter key.Mouse:1. Huge mouse. Not good for small hands, which I have. It is also a right-handed only mouse. So if you're a lefty, you're out of luck. I'm not a lefty but I mostly use my left hand for the mouse and I switch to my right, when my hand get's tired. It is nice to have that versatility.I suppose once you get used to these inconsistencies, it would be an adequate keyboard. But I wonder why I should have to relearn to type to suit Logitech's quirks? P>The one thing that the old MS Natural keyboard and that none of these new split keyboards have is the reversed "stand" (can't think of a better word) where it tilts the keyboard AWAY from you rather than toward you like they all do now. When the keyboard is tilted away, it is much much much more comfortable. I have seen other people mention this as well. I wonder why they did away with that excellent feature. Right now I've propped up the Logitech with a piece of wood under the wrist pad. Makes a world of difference.
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.
THREE THINGS I CAN SAY. FIRST IS THAT THE BATTERY LIFE IS VERY SHORT. YOU NEED TO CHARGE ALMOST EVERY NIGHT. AND SECOND IS THAT IT IS VERY EASY TO SCRATCH IT. YOU NEED TO KEEP IT IN IT'S CASE. AND THIRD WHICH HAPPENED THE VERY FIRST DAY I GOT IT, WAS IT FROZE. I FULLY CHARGED THE IPOD FOR THREE HOURS LIKE IT SAID TO AND AFTER ONE HOUR OF USE IT FROZE FOR TWO DAYS UNTIL THE BATTERY RAN OUT. I TRIED TO UNFREEZE THE WAY THEY SUGGESTED ON APPLES WEBSITE BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. THEN I HAD TO RECHARGE IT FULLY AGAIN. OTHER THAN THAT I AM ENJOYING MY NEW IPOD.
I bought these a few weeks before Christmas for my husband. About 10 weeks later, we were at an airport and noticed that the right ear had no sound. Amazon gave me a phone number for Sony, but since they were purchased more than 90 days ago, there was only "parts" coverage and there would be a fee to repair or replace them and Sony refused to fix them for free despite being used only a few times since they were received as a gift. I would expect that only 10 weeks after they were given as a gift, Sony should replace them at no charge. They were only used on planes, so have only a few hours of use. Thanks Amazon, for letting me return them for a refund. Not sure I will get them again and what a poor service from Sony over this defective product.
I've been using two sets of this cable for almost a month now. No issues.
When reading about the product before purchasing it I was aware of the fact that it is mostly used in conjunction with cable signal. I used it with my home-made coat hanger antenna which gives me pretty good uhf signal and fair vhf signal. As far as I could read from the signal strength indicator of my HD TV the results were neglectable. However, it might work for someone else who does not live in the mountains.
I bought one. I installed it and it didn't work. I called Netgear and waited on hold for 45 minutes. We discovered it was dead out of the box. Don't buy it.
At first, I did not expect this item to perform as it is. It gives an accurate find most of the time. Other than that it has some pros and cons:pros: compact size (fit to your pocket), strong signal reception and fast warm up. Great color depth and clear voice navigation.cons: you can't find/type specific POI, for example you can't find 'bestbuy' or find restaurant based on its 'genre'. battery doesn't last that long (approximately 2 hours without charging)conclusion: This GPS is very easy to use for first timer but if you're looking for a GPS that has more input feature, get Garmin c330.
To enable the thumboard to work you must load the software to your PC and then sync. The problem I have is that I travel and periodically have to reboot the IPAQ which causes the software to be dumped from memory. Like one of the previous complaints, since iConcepts isn't &quot;web friendly&quot; I can't download the software so I must wait until I return home to reload...pain.
it is not as thin as the sony one, but the effect is nice. I like the color and the shipment is quick!
Got my set of switches for my home lab promptly, working, with proper rack mounts, and power and console cables. Now to begin my SWITCH studies
This memmory is good benefit to have a machine.Kingston KVR800D2N5K2/4G ValueRAM 4 GB Kit (2x2 GB Modules) 800MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 Non-ECC DIMM Desktop Memory
Awesome cdj, Although DJs always talk down about cdjs, if you are looking to mix this is for you 100% with all the added cueing features, sampler, looper, and effects amazing.if you are looking to scratch vinyl is hands down still the best but for basic scratching fine. If you buy this and are looking for a mixer i would recommend staying away from denon mixers although you would think they work better together, faders are garbage.
The item shipped promptly, however I was sent the wrong item. While I did receive a laptop keyboard, it was not what was pictured and is not compatible with an Inspiron 9300.Praveen from customer care was most helpful in refunding my order and waiving shipping charges on the replacement. Amazon's customer service was stellar as always, but I cannot say the same for SunValleytek's shipping department.Edit: Replacement ALSO does not fit the Inspiron 9300! The replacement sent from another 3rd party retailer (Deal Heros, LLC) was the exact same keyboard initially sent to me. To clarify the keyboards sent to me, are not for Inspiron 9300s. This isn't just an issue of missing the connector at the end of the ribbon cable. The keyboards sent are, in fact, smaller and of a different configuration.I finally was able to order one from yet another Amazon retailer that actually works with my laptop: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NPX6YS/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
The Stinger rules!!!!! I see many people hate the Stinger, making claims that it does not last, perhaps it does not last. I bought two last month, we use them INDOORS in out shipping warehouse, and we LOVE the Stinger. Last summer was miserable, having to swat about twenty flies every day. But now with the Stinger onboard, our warehouse and Music Store are complete clear of flying insects. WE LOVE THE STINGER. ZAAAAAAPPPPP!!!!!!!! Sizzle!!!!!!YES!!!!!!! Another fly bites the dust!!!!!! We have not seen a fly in 4-weeks!!!!!!!! LOVE the Stinger.
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.
The Logitech Harmony 550 remote is everything it is advertised to be. Once programmed all you have to do is choose an activity (like watch movie) and all the components necessary to do so come on in the correct modes. Programming was simple and all I had to do was list the brands and model numbers of all my components and follow the easy step by step instructions on the included CD. A VERY nice product!
I wanted an indoor antenna for my new HD TV so save the cost of cable. I hooked up the Philips PHDTV1 Indoor antenna to the ANT input and tried every location inside my 3rd floor apartment. I even got a long coaxial cable and tried it outside on my balcony, but still only a very fuzzy picture. I could get nothing resembling a watchable picture. I will let a friend try it and if it doesn't work for them, I will have to return it.
I bought this camera to replace a cheap Kodak model which my daughter used for about a year before it broke. This Canon is simple to use, takes great pictures and has nice features. It's a good value, especially for a young or casual person to use. The shooting mode selection wheel is somewhat poorly made. It would be nicer if it clicked into place more solidly. Otherwise, we're happy with it, like the other Canon cameras we've owned.
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.
Have had the product for less than 3 months and the wiring is shot. One fan went out in the first week and just lost a second tonight. The wiring comes exposed easily.I do like that it was usb powered and didnt have to be plugged in seperately.
Very happy with the product! I installed it in my old Axim X5 and setup and use was a breeze. No problems at all. In fact, it connected so much faster than my old D-Link that I thought something had gone wrong.Also, being "G", it uses far less power than my "B" D-Link in addition to being faster.Sweet card!
This Garmin purchase was purely for fun. I drive less than 5 miles to work and don't tavel alot. Today I was going to a mall in Commerce. I had an idea of where I was going, but opted to use Garmin. On my way it indicated there would be a small delay. As I got closer the estimated time for the delay increased. After sitting in traffic, in an unfamilar area, for about 5 min. Garmin told me to exit. Then proceeded to reroute me around the clogged freeway. It brought me back on after the congestion was clear. I never would have got off on my own in that area.We were planning a trip to Mexico, and always get lost returning. I thought a navigation system might help us. I actually bought the Mexico maps to go with. This is the first time we made it to the border on the first try. The Mexico maps could not look up POI's like the preprogrammed. Oh well.The only draw back I have found, is the search. I'll use it instead of 411. I was looking for a restaurant I knew was there(for years). It could only find the chain 20 miles away. Not the one 2mi away. If that's my only complaint then all is good.
I'm giving a 4 star review for these earphones with a couple big caveats. I've owned a lot of portable headphones throughout the years and most recently have used a set of Koss SportaPros that have served me well; they sound good (not as good as the PortaPros, but still good) and were pretty cheap. But they leak sound terribly, meaning they're not a great choice for listening on a crowded subway or while at work, and also are not that convenient to carry around. When I recently bought an iPod and finally got to try out some in-ear headphones, I loved the convenience of being able to stuff both my player and the phones into one pocket when not in use, but I never could get the stock iPod headphones to fit my ear. They didn't sound particularly good either. So I knew I wanted to try something else.I first bought a pair of Sennheiser MX-500's, and while I actually liked their sound a lot (better than the stock iPod phones), they didn't fit my ears any better. They'd fall out even if I so much as turned my head to one side. One of my co-workers then recommended The Plug, and at such a low price I figured I'd give them a shot.I've now spent a few days with mine and my feelings on the whole are mixed, but I do feel these earphones are a pretty good value. Most importantly to me is that so far, they're the only in-ear headphones I've found that don't seem to require constant fiddling to ensure they stay in place. I do have to use the largest of the several types of included cushions - I apparently have very large ear canals - but they seem fairly secure (though not tight) once they're in there. Some people may find this type of earphone uncomfortable - you really have to place them well up into your ear canals (make sure you clean your ears well every day!) - but I find them much more comfortable than the standard designs included with most portable players because you don't have this piece of hard plastic wedged into your ear.Sound-wise, I'd say they're fine, though certainly not remarkable. My MX-500's sound better, and my SportaPros sound a *lot* better. I'd put these about on par with the included iPod headphones. They're pretty bass and mid-range heavy, though like other in-ear headphones the "bass" isn't really very bassy - it cuts off well above what most larger headphones can reproduce. It ends up sounding a bit forced and artificially juiced, and there's a lot of this fake "bass". On the high end, there's a lack of clarity - things like cymbal crashes sound "muddy" and ragged. This is typical of low-end headphones of any type.Still, I'd rate the sound "good enough" considering the application most people will use these for (portable listening), and considering the increased comfort and dramatically better physical stability vs. more conventionally-designed in-ear headphones.
I have owned 7 cameras so far although the first four were film cameras that were no longer used. I bought this Sony Cybershot DSC W80 a year and half ago after reading all the good reviews. To my disappointment, it suddenly stopped working a month ago. For unknown reasons, after it was turned on, it would not allow any bottons to function. I checked for repair - will cost over $100 by Sony! I could not believe a camera should stop working in such a short time!!! All my other 6 cameras are working fine, the oldest is a Nikon I bought in 1981. I will never buy a Sony camera again. Sony afterall is not known for cameras!
- The LCD screen didn't work- The first DVD I played (hooked up to the TV screen) stopped reading at track 7...- I returned the item to the address writen on the box, it came back because the return address is a different one, so I had to return it a second time (at my expenses of course)- Despite having nothing to do with the fact that the item was defective I only got refunded 2 thirds of the purhase price...
used ot to transmit video through 2 brick walls about 200 feet apart and it worked ok as long as no one was standing in front of either reciever or transmitter, also the farther away you are the better you need to align (mind you i had one in one building and the other in different building altogether)
I had to do a long travel and I didn't want to bring my Nikkor 80-200 AF-s 2.8 because of too heavy and too big size.From Italy I ordered the 70-300 AF-s VR, asking the delivery to the hotel where I stayed in San Francisco. Perfect delivery and delivery time, so I have been able to enjoy the object.Light tool, with good performances, above all if compared to his big brother 80-200 AF-s 2.8The stabilizer, combined to the high Iso of my Nikon D700, helped me in a lot of critical situations so I have been able to catch good pictures.
I bought these speakers for a computer system I was building about two years ago, and I was pleasantly surprised by the sound. They're not the highest quality speakers in the world but, for the price, they get the job done. They gets decent bass from the subwoofer, and good sound overall (though the sound quality has deteriorated a bit over time - I'm looking to upgrade them now). My one big complaint about these speakers is that they seem to pick up a LOT of interference from cell phones, which can be annoying.Overall, I give these speakers 4 stars. They have their limitations, but you really can't beat them at this price.
Bought to replace a stolen ipod. If you're more familar with microsoft, you'll like this unit more than apple/ipods. (Plus it's several dollars cheaper)
Easy to operate and I love the silver color and sleek design. Coordinates nicely with my silver HDTV and printer. Would highly recommend.
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.
Battery lasts 5 hours if played immediately after charging. Loses 50% charge after 5 hours switched off. Loses 100% charge left switched off for 24 hours.During tests the equaliser was off - backlight set 10 secs - was on HOLD. One long playlist selection time less then 30 secs. Battery fully recharged before each test.Amazon are brilliant and have sent a replacement immediately.It is annoying that Mr. Jobs cannot learn after his serial quality problems causing inconvenience all over the place.
I have purchased filters made by Tiffen, Hoya, Heliopan, and B+W. B+W filters are made by Schneider optics, the same company that now owns Century Precision Optics. The Century lenses are the best out there, and the B+W filters meet the top standards as well. The metal frame on the filter is very solid and strong, I once had a Tiffen filter that got bent when trying to attach a wide angle lens onto it. And, trust me, I did not force it. The B+W is much heavier and more solid, the glass seems to have more quality and density to it as well. As for the performance, it is much clearer than the competitors and definitely performs better under high-resolution situations. No color distortion or image quality distortion whatsoever. From now on, B+W filters are the only ones that I will buy. I just wish that Amazon carried more of them.
Good Point's:1.)Weather resistance (note- it is not waterproof, but does have a nice rubber seal under the access port for it's I/O and card slot).2.)Small Size - easily fits in front pants pocket3.)Metal,relatively tough outer body - also more scratch "resistant" owing to anodized or matt texture to the metal surface making scratches less apparrent.4.)integral, tough lens cap - you'll never loose it.5.)XD memory cards - expensive but very fast, hence compensating somewhat for the minimal integral frame buffer to improve shooting speed.6.)Rechargable Lithium battery - bucks up front (get a spare), saves big in the long term.Bad Point's:1.)Cost - cheaper cameras for the price - though none that are weather resistant.2.)XD memory cards - Costly and "yet another USB dongle" to buy for your PC if you transfer your px by removing the card and plugging it into a card reader. At least Windows XP will recognize the camera (when connected by USB cable to PC) as a simple card reader without the installation of any additional drivers on WinXP3.)Images - 4 megapixels are nice, but the lens is clearly a little "soft" compared to more serious cameras like the Olympus E20, Nikon 7000 etc. Abberation less apparent beyond short focus distance to my eye, consistant with others reports of better outdoor pictures. The Camera appears to try to add contrast and unsharp mask internally before saving the images.4.)Lack of manual controls, plus the fact that everytime you turn it on it defaults to a relatively lower quality JPEG save mode, which wastes a few seconds while you change it to save in Best quality (Which I would recomend- get the 256MB XD card if you can)Summary: If you like the outdoors (camping, boating, other water sports), then this really is the camera to buy while waiting for the Digital Nikonos (which will likely cost big bucks). Otherwise, look seriously at the new Cannon Elph for a small form factor.
DO NOT BUY THIS MONITOR.I purchased one a few years ago. within a year it started flickering. i was able to send into Samsung to get repaired.About 2 years after that it started again (about 2 months ago) I called and Samsung said there is nothing they can do about it since its out of warentee.I do some searching on Samsung 225bw (DO THIS! you will see how bad this monitor is) and find this is a common problem. seems they put in some bad capacitors in it and they blow out.So now im stuck with a monitor that is 3 years old and useless. When i have a 15 inch that has lasted 7 years now.I will not be buying Samsung again. i suggest you pass this monitor and get a different brand.
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.
This is a very nice compact and full of sound speaker. It has very nice sound quality and the size fits anywhere.
I recently purchased this NAS device, (Network Attached Storage if you don't know it yet) and I connected a FAT32 formatted (yes, i was using the drive as is on my Windows laptop USB2 port before this, without any changes to it) drive to the device and switched on. 10 Minutes later I mounted the first drive letter after going through all the items in the manual, very basic steps on how to set it up.I was not asked or required to re-format anything, and all the PCs in this family are now happily mounting drives off of this device.The new firmware does not require ext2/3 or whatever anymore.Remember, this device cannot work at the speed of USB2, since the 100Megabit networking used by most of us does not allow it to. The speed gives me functionality and flexibility, and this is what I wanted. I can live without the USB2 speed for now. This device works and works fast enough for most of us.
I've had an opportunity to own a variety of these devices, including iPod's and a couple of the others.I tried to forget about all the good and bad press about this and try to use the product with a fresh start.As I used the Zune I thought this looks like a pretty well made product (apparently made by Toshiba, a good company) that has a couple of intriguing features.Indeed, the screen is larger, and that does count for visual media, but in a world of fast changing technology, it seems highly likely that the iPod will probably have a similar, or better screen in short order. A 1/2" difference doesn't make for a compelling purchase decision in such a fast changing world.The sharing idea (or "squirt" as Microsoft calls it) looks pretty good on paper, but in real life I found it to be a novelty at best. You have to put the WiFi on (which kills the battery life), and the other person has to have the same. Once you get that worked out, then you can share for 3 plays/3 days - that part is fine. I found myself spending time trying to get it to work, getting more than my share of errors, and pretty much forgetting about it after a couple of days. It's just not the technology that's solely at fault here, the process doesn't work well between people.It's a very good music player, and with good headphones the tracks sound as good if not slightly better than the iTunes version. That probably makes sense, since the default is 192K for the Zune, and 128K for the iPod. Again, this was really splitting hairs and hard to hear in real life situations at best. It's a rough estimate, but I did notice that Zune seems to use up more available space for the same song, which would make sense based on the different bit rates. So, that's a tradeoff you'll have to really think about. Personally, 30 GB is big by my standards, and holds a lot of music.....so either will probably serve most anyone's needs.Now the part I don't like about the music section. You can't use any, no ANY of your previously purchased "Plays for Sure" content without some real steps. Doesn't matter who made your device, or how you got it, it doesn't work. YOU ARE SCREWED. If you have current ITunes content, you will not be adding it either. Throw it away...Now that is just plain ridiculous! Who in their right mind in Redmond decided to orphan all of their customers own previous music purchases? The lack of iTunes support I can understand, but do I risk buying Zune content only to find out they abandon it in a year? Not to mention the fact that they've stranded all their previous business partners, which includes some pretty heavy hitters, like Creative. Stupid, stupid, stupid! Parents beware of buying something like this....If you want to use this in your car, and you own a recently purchased model, or will be buying a new car or stereo soon, it seems silly to buy something that doesn't include factory integration in the design. I have not heard of a single car manufacturer announcing support for Zune, but many already have it for the iPod. Hands down that's abig plus for the iPod.That industry doesn't make fast commitments, so you are years out at best before you see a similar trend. Unless Microsoft can sell millions of these in the next year or so, count it out for the future. I'm sure the car manufacturers are also waiting to see how big a sales success Zune really is before making any new interfaces. Smart move.Having said all that, I really can't imagine why you would buy a Zune over an iPod or (even another player) other than novelty at this point. My advice - wait a year or so, if it survives, the next generation of software and hardware will be much better. In the meantime, if you don't need video, or a lot of storage, get an iPod Nano, or one of the Creative players to use and save your money for the future. If you need the hard disk quantity of storage, or video and don't like the iPod, try out the Toshiba version of the Zune. At least your content will play there.....Looking at the buying rankings on Amazon today, it looks like people have already figured that out.
We had previously tried big screen projection tvs but ourliving room was too small to afford adequate distance from thescreens. The picture was better looking from a hallway some 25feet away. This tv is perfect for anyone want in a HDTV if youalso have digital cable service. The wide screen format with aDVD player produces theater quality reception. Also the 1200lines resolution and the Toshiba black picture make this setas good as many more expensive sets. Also, dual picture featureis exactly that in that the screen is split equally rather thana small box on the screen. My wife can watch ice skating on onechannel while I watch golf on the other. We are genuinely satis-fied and highly recommend this set.
For all the women out there, if you want more help in preparing dinners, lunch, and etc., the salad shooter is a great little machine. My husband just loves it. It isn't complicated, it cleans up very nicely and wella...I have an extra hand in the kitchen now. What a way to spend some quality time with your loved one/ones. Give them a machine they can work and see the magic it brings.Sincerely,A happy cook
I think it's a great keyboard for $10. It works very well so far, and I use it many hours a day.
The DVDs are great. They arrived on time and in the condition as promised. I have no problems using them at all. My videos are great.
I was very pleased with the shipment of the order. I received my order in 2 days. The price was reasonable compared to other sites as well.
I use this bag for my location shots where I need to bring a bit more gear. In the main compartment I can put 2 pro sized bodies (1D or gripped bodies) 4 lens (70-200 f/2.8 IS fits as well). 2 Speedlites (550/580) can fit in the pockets covered by the main flap. Front/Rear pockets can hold various PocketWizard Plus II, batteries, grids, etc.. the zippered section can hold 2 umbrellas, snoots. reflector and 2 more Speedlites.The inside zippered section can hold business cards, gels and other flat things. All this without trying to pack the bag in.It's a great extended day shooting bag that I'll even strap a couple of compact light stands to.If you're looking for a bag to cary some moderate amount of gear in and like the Domke style then consider this.
... the best choice for wireless headphones if you don't have too much to spend. I tried Sony (barely okay) and RCA (completely sucked), and none of them came close to what this pair can do.
This mouse is terrible. There are no back and forward buttons for surfing the web. The trackball is extremely annoying. Don't waste your money on this.
The brown Zune was on sale for 89.00 at Amazon and I jumped on it and haven't been sorry in the least. It truly is worth the asking price. It's a beautiful piece, heavy enough to know you're holding something precious. The music is devine! I am listening to music I'd had on my pc or on CDs and am hearing notes I never heard before! Many sound like new music. I'm in love. love. love! My phoots are so clear and bright! This is a Chrismas present to myself and, boy, did I buy the right thing! I had an iriver 1 gig mp3 player and was happy with that, but Zune tops that by far. I am not an ipod fan and have no interest in it, but when the Zune was announced, I was ready to buy, but the cost was prohibitive, I thought. Since I purchased this one on sale, I really got a steal and am very happy. I read the review by an apparent "techie" who compared Zune unfavorably to the Ipod. I say, if you want an ipod, buy it...but the Zune results in love, love, love - of your old music, new music, your photos -everything!!!As soon as I settle down, I'll get into the rest of the Zune. For now, I'm happy! Helen
I bought this webcam, tried it once...and packed it neatly back in the box for return! It has good light- thats about it for me. The quality is very fuzzy, and the speed is far from quick...its more like still images moving slowly. I was not happy with this product and surprised because it's made by Logitech. I strongly suggest trying another Logitech webcam not this one.
I was looking for a basic speaker to supplement the sound in our auditorium. While these look cool, I could only hear them if I was right next to them. This could be the fault of our sound system, but I think these are just really weak speakers. I am sending these back!
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.
The Key works very well. Have had no trouble with it at all. I just got rid of the U3 software as i do not want it to sync. No problems with deleting it.
I bought this for an HTPC. This is a great case, and easy to work with. If you are smart, you can figure out how to hide cables, but it would be easier if you had a modular power supply.PROS:-Sturdy construction/great build quality-Dead silent-Enough room for a full-sized video card-Removable motherboard tray and drive bays-Can fit a full-sized ATX PSUCONS:-Much bigger case than I thought it would be (a bit too deep/big for an HTPC case - pokes out of my TV/Media stand. I need to cut a hole in the back of my stand to make it flush)-Not a tool-less design-A bit difficult to plug in front facing ports, switches, and power plugs after the mobo is put back into the case (not as much of a problem if you are using a modular PSU)MY HTPC PARTS:Gigabyte Z68 Micro ATX Motherboard (highly recommended)i3 2100T 35w processor4 GB (2x2GB)G.Skill DDR3 1600 RAM60GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSDnVidia GT 430 dedicated graphics card to be installed later
The screen is very dark and is great for starting mingrain headachs. They should have made the background a lighter shade of green.
Right now it is in testing mode will call center. Possible will be ordering more.
The radio part works great.But,the CD part does not work at all.I called tech.support and they said send it to them.Forget it.I did not pay that much for this item.I will take it as a lost.And i will find another one.
ookay..i had this cd player for awhile now and every time i run over it it breaks. i mean reaaally...
Not much to say about this except it works and is good quality. I bought a package for my wifes Garmin with a car charger and a cable in it and the cable was defective and we had to use this one.
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.
I am now able to see how much my appliances are costing me over a period of time. Some are more than expected, others less.
It has been about 2 weeks since the Z-680's arrived at my door and I a can truly say that these are THE set of surround speakers to purchase if you're looking to give your pc audio a face-lift.Pros1) Very powerful, very loud, very clear. I'm not kidding when I suggest you secure anything hanging on your walls in the room the speakers are in, and each room adjacent to it. You can literally feel the low frequencies of the sub rippling through your body at mid-high levels. The speakers are also adjustable for wall mounting and/or for pointing down if they are set up above you.2) Every input you need is included -coax, fiber-optic, and 3 minijacks on the back of the receiver unit, as well as a single minijack on the front, for simple stereo. A headphone jack is also on the front of the unit. All three connection options on the back provide 5.1 capability, so you could connect up to 3 different sources, all taking advantage of the 5.1 surround.3) Remote...Although not much to look at, functionally it does everything the receiver does, albeit from anywhere in the room. It emulates the receiver exactly, so there is nothing extra apart from the convenience. The only things negative about it is that you must point it directly at the receiver and there is a slight lag.Cons1) The bass is too "boomy". The best way I could describe the bass is too direct, and not roomy or spaced-out enough even at very low volumes. The sub doesn't represent all the lower frequencies equally.2) The satellites represent highs very well and the lower mids are satisfactory, but the upper mids are under-presented. I found the only thing lacking in my music were the voices. The satellites also take on a few more of the subs frequencies than I would like although the cross-over can be fixed in your sound cards control panel.All withstanding, this is a VERY GOOD system, especially for the price and the few problems it has are expected for a system in this price range. For the money, you cannot purchase a better set of speakers, and I believe these are currently the BEST set you can get for your pc without going in to the high end home theater category. Recommended
This player holds 5GB of storage for anything from MP3 to regular files, I got it last week for $80 and can be considered happy with it, BUT you have to be computer savy in some fashion to use this, this player has to be synced with Windows Media player to load the songs, you can't just drag and drop because the software on the player doesn't see just files on the storage drive. It's like giving the cab driver $20 and not telling him where to take you, they just don't know.So the good: It's 5GB, it's cheap, it has a RECHARGABLE battery that last a long time, it has a menu system for songs, it's a 5GB flash drive not harddrive, it's ipod sized, FM tuner works well & also has presets. Dual headphone jacks, & clock.The bad: It's HAS to be synced with a program to get songs to it, the DOCUMENTATION is worthless it doesn't say anything about having to syncronize the songs. UPDATE the BIOS & SOFTWARE first. The volume works well but doesn't go up to ear blasting which might be good or bad :-) You can't unplug the player without manually disconnecting the player software from the USB, if you do just unplug it you can corrupt the software and it will lose track of your songs. The worst part.MAIN CONCERN: UPDATE the SOFTWARE on the drive and the BIOS before you put songs on it, you can get the download at http://www.virginelectronics.com/downloads.htm (thier site is slow) if you don't update first you will lose your songs on the drive after your update. The bios update is just putting the new bios in the SYSTEM folder on the drive. I suggest when you make a windows media player playlist that you save your list just in case you want to reload them again for some reason in the future. I don't know if losing the songs radomly is true yet as some say but I think it's because people unplug from the USB without unloading the software mode first. I EVEN DID IT ONCE AT FIRST.I buy alot of stuff online, the player is worth the money & it's even worth a tad more in my oppinion if you know how to use it.I hope this helped. It's really worth it you just gotta know what to do.
I bought this camera for my wife. This is our second Canon (I have been using an S3 IS for little over a year now). We were looking for a small point-n-shoot and considered many options between Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Olympus based upon user reviews, product features etc. I don't need to tell you how this camera outdid all others (other people have done a great job already, besides camera's ranking on Amazon speaks for itself). Best features and cheap price sealed the deal for us.We have been enjoying our S3 IS, as I said, for more than a year. We travelled a lot last year and have lots of sweet memories preserved in some awesome snaps (many of them breathtakingly beautiful). This year we wanted to go for something smaller for Indoor ocassions (parties, marriages, birthdays etc.) and spent close to 3 months visiting stores and online shopping sites. I am in technical trade and like to evaluate everything the same way before I buy it. For my wife, compactness and ease-of-use are top priority. From a technical standpoint, we are poles apart. She likes things to be simple, while for me a product needs to pack lot of features. So you can imagine how hard it is for us to decide on buying something. However, with Canon Powershot 570IS, it was a different story altogether. We both found what we were looking for. It packs lot of good features (manual controls for shutter/speed/exposure etc., viewfinder for ease of shooting in broad daylight, red-eye reduction, Face-priority AF, Program and Manual modes for complete shooting flexibility, decent battery consumption, in-camera editing tools etc. etc. etc. ... and my favorite, Image Stabalization), yet it is easy to use and carry around.I read all the -ve reviews on Amazon about A570 IS, but, am sorry to say, I do not agree with even one of them. These seem to come from people who have very high expectations from a very low price (even at that this camera is a decent performer, believe me).We were fortunate to find a store where we could actually test and compare the quality of pictures taken from all the models that we had on our consideration list. In our budget and expectations, the other strong contenders included Sony Cybershot DSC W80 and Panasonic DMC-FX10. This camera beat them on 95% of the fronts.I hope others get to enjoy this camera as we have. It is compact, simple to use yet packed with very competitive features at a very reasonable price.
Now that I have this, I can't believe I didn't buy one of these a long time ago; what a great solution when you have kids and housework but want to talk on the phone and still get things done!!!
This system is fantastic, especially for the price! Everything in it's technical description plus more. I would NOT recommend EVER putting it in "boost" mode. The quality is terrible even with the sound card I have. It also damages your speakers if you do this for pro-longed periods of time. A con I have is the following: Logitech forces almost all vocals in a song/whatever out of your center speaker. I wish to see that Logitech evenly distributes vocals to all satillite speakers. Console is easy to use, and very sleek looking, without sacrificing things you can do with it. I recommend not taking off the face-plates on your surround speakers, due to the fact of sound quality. Sub is great in various ways. Overall this system lets you hear things you never heard before!!
I got this bag in addition to my backpack bag so I could store all my gear for more intensive photo shoots. It's a fantastic bag, lots of space, but not bulky. The canvas is sturdy and stylish. Love all the pockets, again lots of room for two DSLR bodies, four lenses, cleaning gear, two flashes, flash bracket, note pad & pen, & lens filters.
This product is just what I needed. It fit my cables perfectly and hides them as well. Fits great between my blinds and sliding glass window.
I have had this Lexar Sport flash drive for about a year and use it at least a few times of week. It floats around in the bottom of my briefcase, getting pounded by power adapters and other junk that I tote around. I have never had any problems with it - instant recognition on any computer, fast transfers, easy to use. I like the rubber cover because it stays on unlike the caps on other flash drives. I have had other flash drives but this one is a keeper. I wish they made a 1 (or more!) Gig drive just like it. I'm actually here now just to buy a few of these as gifts for friends, I like it that well.
I'm on my second one now.First one, like the reports you see in rating of (1), I too thought it would be OK to leave it out in the blazing hot sun on the dash like the New-Yorker did, and it didn't like it.Well after almost 5 years of worthy service, it now needs service. I haven't sent it in yet.You get a clue when it's too xxx hot to even touch.On 2000 and prior GMC trucks, the power ports stay live with key off. Another bad option with voltage spikes when vehicle is started.The combination of hot sun and power on sitting in the hot sun, = death.Would you leave your $400+ camera on the dash in the blazing sun all day? I didn't think so.Prewire a power run to mount it to visor as an alternate. Now it's out of the sun.Some states, it's against the law to have any device on the windshield, let alone a detector.I for one rap mine in a white anti-skid cloth used in drawers, and use no mount. It now never gets hot from the sun, and no one can see it walking by.It resides in the corner of the dash closest to pillar post. Works just fine.I also use a remote power port that extends to the drivers side mid panel area to power it, the GPS, and cell phone. This leaves the extra ports open for laptop or camera chargers.I used to take it off it's mount when going shopping and put it under the seat.It was then I discovered just how powerful radar is beaming at our brains all day.I forgot it was still under the seat when it went off. I thought, holy cow, no wonder so many people are retarded being baked live while they drive.The dimming feature is great at night with the top right button.Auto mute, another plus where after roughly 3 loud alerts, it scales it back to a quiet mode.Here's a cool feature I'm sure not many use.Set the device to display VOLTAGE. It will still display a radar hit, then after your passed the alert zone, it comes back with voltage.This feature saved me a huge hassle determining a bad Alternator that could of left me stranded in freezing weather.There was just enough voltage to drive during the day, but when lights came on or heating system fan, then the radar display showed the voltage drop. There were mystery vehicle dead battery moments prior, but over looked.If your going to Europe, leave device at home. The Left Wing will win.While I spent much of the last 3 years there, it's all patrolled by camera.Very Efficient, and no road rage. They will attack in full force if any nonsense is noticed.With the little contact I had with them professionally, they are pretty cool.While in Holland, I noticed a local TV station (only in Dutch) showing people getting pulled over, and the officers have some special device that sniffs out the drivers sneaky hiding spots where they try to hide their device.They quickly find the device, rip it out and make the driver drive over it, and give them a fine besides.Maybe someone here knows just what this technology is they use over there.But radar detectors are mostly worthless because of cameras.As long as it works here, I will never drive without it.You just might need a heads up as to where they are when you do need their help.As for Laser, I maybe notice 5 out of 500 hits that are laser.You will get notice even if it glances off target vehicle, but if it's aimed at you, game over.Overall, if it saves you one ticket, it paid for itself.One ticket, ends up being 20 when insurance sends you the increase.For those who did get a ticket, it might not be the detector that missed it.A random single burst hit is all that's needed to pull you over, VS a constant on radar.This actually happened, and I had the detector for less than 6 hours going to Palm Desert California from Mpls. 2000 miles.I almost denied the single alert, in a 3 car rally, but moved to the slow lane anyway w/o brakes, downshifted beamer going 90+. and a moment later, squad came up w/o any lights on in the dark going over a hundred, slammed on his brakes in left lane looking for the one he targeted.Now that would of left a mark.
Setup for Mac easy as usually with Macs: Plug and play. Fits very well under a Mac Mini, a new Airport Extreme or an Apple TV. Fan is audible, not really annoying, but also not really soft.All in all, very nice product.
This is a great headset at a moderate price. I took out one star as I find it a little on the tight side, as it sits on my head -- perhaps I have a big head ... :-) Performance has been pretty flawless. The ear pad is quite comfortable.
I have wanted a Palm Pilot since they came out and being a poorcollege student, I wanted to make sure that I got the best dealpossible. I have had my Palm IIIx for about a month and I can say that I am quite pleased with it. There are a few flaws, but I will present the pros and cons of purchasing a Palm IIIx. Please email me with any questions.Pros: -There is an abundance of software out there and several sites. More software is coming out daily and some of my favs are jot, Traffic, Four.zero, and flash, among others. -You will get a lot of attention, this is a great toy and people are interested in it. -an excellent way to get organized, much more fun than a pad a paper and plus, there are alarms to remind you of important dates. -The handwriting recognition is superb. I once owned a Davinci which has horrible recognition. I would also suggest Jot, which is a program with a more advanced handwriting recognition system. -Customer support is ok, I'm not blown away by it but I can understand because there are a lot of palm users out there. -The price. In my opinion, it is the best value out there.Cons: -yes, you have heard it everywhere. The backlight is pretty weird. But it's not terrible, it does the job -I have had mine crash twice in a month, but luckily only one time did I lose data. There is a &quot;soft&quot; reset which comes in handy -Everyone else says the hotsych is great, but I have had problems with it. I cannot get it to work on my computer, but that may be the exception. -no color display, but hey, I can live without it because it costs hundreds of dollars more.Overall, great product. It's fun and helps me to be more organized. Buy it!
I have it for 2 weeks now, and love it from the day one. The picture is very good right out of the box the HD is simply incredible (I have dish HD package + locals...) For the standard definition you will need a little tweaking to make it look good (just look around on the avsforum.com) For the absolutely best picture you will probably need professional to do the final tuning on each input. The pedestal is OK for me, I still find a place behind TV for a small AV rack. The only slight disappointments for me are the shiny speaker panels on each side, they sometimes reflect to much light in a not so dark room. Overall I think it's one the finest TVs around, and probably is the best for the price
Received printer yesterday and was surprised how easy it was to install everything. Printed a letter and it was laser like quality. In just a few seconds I printed a 8x10 photo that looked fantastic. The printer functions displayed in windows is easy to use. The scanner works great. Very clear scans. This is a great all around printer.
I spent months reading reviews to find a camcorder that would work well to record my daughter's dance recitals. This camcorder worked very well in low light and zoomed in clearly and quickly. I have recorded over 20 hours to this date, most in low light, but some in bright light.I am a "real novice" at making videos, but this camcorder made a great recording. I had an old JVC camcorder and there is no comparision to the quality! This camcorder was easy for me to learn to use and didn't take more than a few minutes to get started recording. The touchscreen was great to use. I had no problems transferring the video to my home dvd recorder and computer. The remote is very handy during the transfer process. I transferred this to a new Windows XP machine. The included editing software is fun to use and was easy to install. I need to add that I am very tech literate, so what I may consider very easy, may not seem easy for someone else.The battery charges (after the first time) in a couple of hours and does last for the advertised 120 minutes. The amount of time left for the battery and the recording time are accurate.The issues I've had are:The time and date remain on the screen for the entire recording, I can't find how to get them to come on a short time and then disappear.Each Mini DVD RW only holds 30 min of video and it takes at least 20 seconds to eject the Mini DVD and insert another one. When you press the button to eject, it gives you a message that it needs to be finalized to play in another player and has to read the dvd. This process takes about 10 seconds longer if you have to format the new mini dvd after you insert it. This time doesn't count trying to get the hand strap out of the way to get the camcorder open and get the new mini dvd inserted. This doesn't seem like a long time, but it is an eternity when you miss a minute or 2 of recording your child dancing! So you have to plan ahead, have several Mini DVD RW's formatted and numbered, stop recording and change during a break in the action.I use the mini RW'S and transfer them to dvd, so I can use the mini ones again. The mini dvds are pricey.Over all, I've found this to be a great camcorder for the video novice, like me, who may need to record in low light situations. I am very pleased with the purchase of the camcorder and it meets the needs that I have!
I have two 80 hour series 2 Tivos connected with the wirelessnetwork and so far have not had a single problem the system.The inital setup with Windows Xp was not as smooth as I would have liked. The installation disk failed on setup. I will have tosay that Microsoft customer support was great. I only had about30 seconds of wait time till I was talking to an actual personthat really knew something about the product. The usb adaptor setup in Tivo went very easily. Give it a try if you have Tivo.
Easy install since it's USB. Great keyboard feel. Nice weight without being too heavy. Excellent replacement keyboard.
I had been putting off getting a digital music player in the hopes that prices would drop. I finally decided to get the Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra 40GB, which was decidedly cheaper than comparable products from Apple, HP and iRiver.Boy, this thing is the best! I used to have to lug around all my CDs, but this thing stores my entire music library (THOUSANDS of CDs!). Navigation is easy; you can search by artist, album or genre, as well as create your own playlists. It has something called EAX which is supposed to be some sort of advanced sound technology, but I don't see much value in it. Supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0; I have 1.1 and it took about 48 hours to put about 8,000 songs on it from my computer. If you listen to it about 4 hours per day, you'll need to recharge the batteries about once every 5 days (do the math if you listen more or less than that).In summary, I LOVE this thing! It has all the functionality that I need, and it is BY FAR the best value. There's no other product that can store 40GB of music for less than $300. P.S. I listen to it while programming at work, and I've found that jazz boosts my lines of code per hour and cuts down on the number of bugs! ;-)
This is one of those items which every 360 owner should own. The battery life after a full charge lasts quite a while (maybe 6+ hours of game play). There's really not much else to say about this item since it does what it's made to do. My only gripe with this is that this option should have been included in the first place. Although I can understand the need of having to buy a new play and charge kit after the battery can no longer hold a long enough charge.
This unit worked. However, the connection speed was about 1/20th of what I had before. I read through the forums and tried several things to get the speed where it was supposed to be but nothing worked. I did end up calling D-Links customer service (great service by the way) and they were able to walk me through several steps of what to try. Nothing worked to get the speed to where it is supposed to be. I am not sure if it is compatibility with Frontier (used to be Verizon) Fios (Fiber Optic) or if the device was faulty. I am sure this would be a great product had it worked with my network. I ended up returning it for a refund. I did contact Frontier for a list of compatible routers and they ended up sending out a free replacement router, which worked.If there were additional ratings for the following:Vendor's (D-Link) customer service: 5 StarEase of return: 5 Star
So how do you make a worse product? Put a lot of good things in and then have it not work. I've owned the 740 for four months. It's battery has gone dead a dozen times despite my best efforts to keep it charged. Buttons in the wrong place. No back-up battery circa 1990. Makes you give it a new name and go through set up again every time the battery goes dead!!!! All this led to syncing problems. And Toshiba is of absolutely no help. A very very bad product. Anyone thinking of buying one should immediately look elsewhere.
ok i have just gotten the dreaded error message of the e18, which doesnt allow the lens to come out due to either dust or the gears, this seems to be a common factor for ALL canon retractible lenses. canon wont stand by their product after the warrantee and will cost you between 150 and 200 dollars to repair, and it probably will happen again. if you want do a web search for canon e18 error messages and see what others have said. stick with a sony or a nikon.
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 am on my second one right now. I think they may be a little sensitive to static electricity (I touched it when I held quite a charge, it fried the dock). I have it hooked into my STR-DG720 receiver, it sounds amazing. I can't believe that the two work so well together. If you have a Harmony Remote (like a 550) you can use it to control the Zune.
It took me a while to figure out how to use it, but it's great.It's definetely stable with smaller and bigger reflectors.I would recommend this product.
I needed a 1gb flash card for my Boss 864 digital recorder. It was just what i needed!!! i put it in the recorder and have been making new music ever since. Great purchase, the price was about right as well.
this is a good basic case for my camera. padded and lots of space. really like the shoulder strap or belt loop option
The US Robotics USR2410 802.11b PC card is a great value at [price] (I used a [price] coupon code and [price] rebate to get the net price to [price], which is practically unbeatable for a wireless PC card). I'm able to link to my Netgear MR314 router with no problems. The range isn't as good as my daughter's Linksys USB wireless adapter, but I can go anywhere in the house and yard and still browse the Net with no problems regardless of what the link and signal strength indicators say.However, do not, repeat DO NOT use the enclosed drivers for this card! I am using an IBM Thinkpad T21 with Windows 2000 Professional and the driver/config utility on the CD (version 1.25) crashed my system repeatedly and corrupted my VPN software. Instead, go to USR's website at [URL] to download the uninstall utility, version 1.33 of the driver and the firmware upgrade which flashes the PC card and improves performance. The site also has drivers for Mac, WinCE and Linux as well.Once I installed the newest drivers everything has been great. No complaints! There are better wireless cards on the market, but not for this price!
This is my 3rd keyboard. While I have used many keyboards and have tried to replace this one with a more durable model. The feel, response and features can't be matched. I will keep coming back to the keyboard knowing it's won't last. If durability improves I'd gladly give this a 5 star rating. Unlike my other keyboards, which have lasted years, this one is lucky to last a year on average. Still it's a great keyboard while it lasts.
The MP3 player was in mint condition, except there is a glitch where it shuts off randomly. But the same one I bought in the store did the same thing...
I recently reviewed the Panasonic RQ-SX67V. I was very disappointed with that cassette player! This one, however, which I found at the going out of business sale of Service Merchandise, is really very good and what I was looking for. Play a cassette, shake it hard, and not one skipped beat! I'm very pleased! The price listed on Amazon is what I paid at the sale, which I think is a good price....
Likes: Does what it says, form factor, LCD for programmable keys, web interface for configuring and downloading to the remote, Help key actually works well.Dislikes: Rubber keys are too soft and have to be pressed too hard.Overall I recommend this remote, especially around $50.
Light weight yet holds what I neeed to carry. Excellent construction. Lowepro comes through again for me.
Like many loyalists of the the discontinued Microsoft Trackball Explorer, I just wanted something that would resemble the MTE. This one does the job, takes a little bit of getting used to, but I'll take it.
I bought this lens to replace my Tamron 70-300 f 4-5.6 LD lens and immediately I liked it much better. This lens is sharper than my Tamron and about as sharp as my Nikon 80-200 f 2.8 AF-D. Additionally, this lens focuses faster than both of my other lenses. The build quality of this lens is good. The mount is metal and the barrel is plastic. The weight is moderate and balances well on my Nikon D300s. I say this lens is for the amateur photographer because it is not as solid as my 80-200 f2.8 which is an old "pro" lens nor is it as good in dim light or has the bokeh of the 80-200. With that said, I would take this lens for going on vacation and for daylight use before I take my 80-200 now. Some other reviewers might say this lens not sharp at 300 mm but my lens is very sharp at 300 mm wide open (f 5.6) and for that matter at all focal lengths. It is true that this lens is sharper at the shorter focal lengths.
I bought this in November. It used to freeze occaisionally if the buttons were pressed too quickly on the remote. The unit has now died. Any DVD put into the tray causes the player to hang. It wont even power off. To get the DVD back out, I have to cycle the power via the wall socket, then hit eject.Sony support's response: Mail it to a repair depot, they'll repair it and mail it back. This can be very inconvenient, and given the extremely low quality of the player itself not worth the postage.Looking at other reviews, it is clear this is a widespread issue. That Sony won't admit the issue or offer to swap it out boggles my mind ... the worst customer service I've experienced.*** Added comment 8/16/2005. Amazon customer service gave me a refund which mostly covered shipping for repair. Sony's Loredo Exchange center indicated they have discontinued the model and have no equivalent unit to send me and offered to forward it for repair it or buy the unit back. I just received a check for the unit.
Small in size, lightweight, big in viewing. Plenty of power to bring up close those far away sights. Excellent quality.
I had this speaker before and loved it. I ordered this for a friend and he loves it as well. Polk Audio builds some excellent quality speakers for a fair price. I recommend these for any low to mid range theater setup.
I am happy with the product, it has met my expectations.
This DVD player is the best. The picture quality is the sharpest, and the sound the clearest. I got it for a gift and I LOVE IT!I have gotten other (flip-top laptop style) players in the past, & every time, my cats have wrecked them. I dare them to break this one. I can't wait to show my cousins. I love I love you, mr. caby coby for making this product. Here is a picture of me holding it:?Unable to read graphicerror- text encodingtoo many elements
Great price great product great service. Would recommend this product to anyone. I use them for hunting. Works great.
I really like this little charger and its features, but it takes forever to charge in the normal mode. If it was in the recycle mode I'd understand that it would take a while to run through that whole cycle. All in all it is a keeper. I'll just have remember to charge it up the night before I plan to use it...
I am quite pleased with the Router. All my network items are working well and several visitors have successfully used my network as well.
Look out iPod, the Flyboy will buzz you down!! It is unbeleivable! If you love video and music, this is for you!!Cannot believe the features in this slick little package. Took a chance and bought sight unseen, and WOW! What a deal.Best gadget I have bought in forever!
HiThis is my second posting on this after less than 3 months mine has now virtully given up the ghost - the display screen is split into 2 displays - keep getting hard drive errors and , tracks do not appears on the listings , breakup on the MP3 files - its on its way back ...
I installed this product in about 10 minutes and that included cleaning up the wiring. The transmitter is in one room and the receiver in another. There is no line of sight between them. Even with the bedroom door closed, it still works great. Only when one person stands in front of the receiver will it start to lose reception. I was able to send back my cable box which was in the bedroom previously, so this until will pay off in 2-3 months.One caveat: I have no wireless phones other than cell. But one of my neighbors must because when they are on the phone, my reception is messed up. But it doesn't happen very often. Also, the microwave will affect the unit. Again, very minor issue.I highly recommend.
For the small price difference between the 4GB and 8GB I'd go for the 8GB. double the capacity and the aluminum casing makes this 8GB worth every penny!Sweet product! Fash shipping and overall great purchase experience.
I suffer bad headaches so the fact that it glows is great. I am getting use to the fact that I am not clicking away but you know since I have carpol tunnel the keyboard actually makes my wrists feel better. I don't have to press down as hard & my hands actually relax. I was actually looking for a wireless keyboard but when I saw this I changed my mind. I am glad that I did. I am still typing 45 wpm (use to type 60 to 70 b4 the carpol) but we will have to see.
It looks very modern and professional at the same time. Perfect for the office, or school. Ideal to carry laptop and everything else that goes in a purse around without being bulky.
The black ink and color cartridges were shipped in a timely fashion - but the color cartridge was defective (my printer wouldn't recognize it). Customer service promptly shipped out a second cartridge, which was also defective (wouldn't print the color red).Third cartridge was shipped and seems to be working fine.Color cartridge quality is sketchy - but customer service is outstanding.
If someone likes to by a good camera, this is the one to get. It make fantastic pictures with awsome colors. Alexander
These perform as expected, but I don't find the "release" on the jack easy to operate, especially in tight areas were there is only enough room for your finger. I would recommend other cables unless you will be installing them and rarely/never unplugging them.
My experience with this product reinforces comments from the other reviewers. Bottom line, the audio quality is acceptable for the money (or as a gift, in my case). But I wouldn't pay much more.Here are highlights from my experience:- The AAA battery and power switch don't seem to do much. If I'm listening and flip the switch, I can hear a minor difference (volume and tone boost). But if I just put the headphones on without knowing whether the switch is on or not, I can't really tell a difference.- The headphones lean WAY toward the bass end. Sound quality will be absolutely horrible unless you have a device where you can adjust your treble and bass. My first test was with a Sarah McLachlan CD, and it didn't even sound like her! Once I upped the treble on my CD player, things got better.- Noise cancelling is quite good. If your primary use is for airplane listening (as is mine), these muffle the outside world quite well. I can also see them working well in a noisy office environment. However, I'll definitely carry my earbuds for non-airplane listening.- It could just be me, but my ears seem to adjust the longer I listen, and the sound quality seems to get markedly better. Perhaps this has something to do with the noise-cancelling feature . . . some kind of tone change the ear doesn't like at first but then gets used to.- The inclusion of the airplane adapter is a nice touch. Now I don't also have to carry the cheap headphones I got from ATA and Continental.If price and muffling engines are more important that fine audio quality, get these. Otherwise, keep shopping.
I tried to buy these from MarginMart. After a week, they still had not sent it. After contacting them, they informed me that it would be sent after 16 days. This for an item "in stock". I contacted MarginMart. They did not contact me. I cancelled the order.
I am comparing the PNY 512MB PC2700 module with the Crucial PC2100 256MB modules (x2).In terms of performance, they're comparable. I recall PC2700 as not being much faster than PC2100, but the PNY RAM cannot tolerate aggressive memory timing or overclocking.I had to use the Auto/SPD timing settings in order for it to run properly.The RAM is very stable otherwise and since there is a lifetime warranty, you can't beat this package at the current price.Crucial is the other major competitor and while their RAM can tolerate overclocking and aggressive timing, my experience is that they do not tolerate it for long and soon start to give PFN CORRUPT LIST, IRQL Less than or Equal, Page Fault in Non Paged Area, and other BSOD messages.I ended up going with the PNY because it was about ten bux less than Crucial.
I got the new Xbox slim 250 gb model, and finally got the charger pack, after my previous white batteries became old and worn out. Great match as it comes with black charger cable too.Cheaper than buying single battery.
Perfect for me. I work from home and my headset did not come with a mute button. This gives me everything I need to properly work from home. Work with my H series plantronics headset. PERFECT!!!
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.
This is one of the very best products out there, everything about it makes it better than the other systems I have heard and played around with. This is extremely filling when it comes to sound, the room just echos with bass, along with the room next to it too. All around 5 stars in my book
I gave this as a Christmas present for my boyfriend and he loves it! He brings it to work everyday. I researched for about a month and Amazon had the best price and I got it really fast! Free shipping doesn't hurt either!
Not much to write or video, its just a well thought out porduct, but Olympus has that track record.
I purchased this camera as a Christmas gift for my mother. She needed a camera to take pictures of her artwork so it could be uploaded to her art club's website. This is excellent for clearly capturing the details of her paintings. Also takes excellent everyday pictures.
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?
Be aware that this product does not work with the wireless feature of the T20 speakers.It does work fine as a single transmitter to receiver combination and if you bypass the wireless capability of the T20 speakers, they can be used as 'dumb' speakers with the receiver. You also will find that additional receivers are as scarse as unobtainium, so I am unable to report on how a multi-room system might behave. I thought that since both products were Creative's X-Fi wireless technology and many people were buying the T20 speakers with this product, that they would work together. I could not have more wrong.Please don't be fooled as I was. If you buy this product, expect it to work will only with the included receiver and nothing else.Also be aware the included documentation is very poor.
Since I am well over the age in which I can directly ask for Christmas presents from my parents, I had my wife hint to them about what I wanted. This worked pretty well a couple of years ago when I got a Kindle for Christmas (when they were still nearly $250), so this past Christmas, I had my wife hint that I wanted an XBox 360. In retrospect, I should have told them that my four year-old daughter wanted an XBox 360 because they tend to buy her lots of cool stuff. And, despite the furious hinting, my parents got me a whole lot of nothing for Christmas (which, given my advanced age, is probably appropriate).So, come January, I bought myself one. I wouldn't say I play it a lot, but I play pretty regularly, and sometimes I even let the kids or my wife play. And even though I've only had the thing about ten months, I have found myself changing the batteries in the controller more than a few times. Enter this charging kit. This is a godsend, in my opinion, and it will pay for itself (by not having to buy more batteries) several times over in a short amount of time. If you have an XBox 360, you really need this. You might think you don't, but you do.
At the time--and still even today--$130 for a router is not the low end of the market. This router worked reasonably well--no major complaints--for about 4 yrs. Then just suddenly died one day. Won't power up. I'm not sure what the average lifespan of a wireless router should be. I've got electronic components that are much more sophisticated that are 20 yrs old and still working fine. So, to me, 4 yrs seems like too short of a lifespan to expect for $130.To be fair, however, I've replaced many a router in my lifetime. A couple of years seems to be all one can expect from the typical router. I guess the figure that if they make them crappy enough and keep changing the broadcast standards, we'll just keep buying new ones every couple of years. What I'm looking for--what I think most people are looking for--is a router with fewer superfluous bells and whistles, a better range, and a higher level of reliability. Does anyone make such a device?
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.
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.
Perhaps it is just my head, but this did not fit me well and I stopped using it immediately.
Simple and cheap paper sleeves.White paper with a plastic window.I have nothing more to say about this product.
The headset is not very expensive. The sound quality is good for music listening too although the bass is not very powerful. The microphone records well also. I use the headset to use Skype and it works very well. The headset is comfortable too even if you have big ears. Not so good for listening while lying down though.
First thing to do is to make sure which lens you are buying. The kit lens comes with Canon 20D, 30D, 300D, or XT is the lower version, non USM one. On the higher version USM ones, you will see the red color "USM" at the front of the lens.According to the reviews, compare with the non USM ones, optically they are the same. However, the USM motor does focus faster and much quieter.People complain about the build quality. Actually I feel that it is really not that bad, much better than the Canon 50mm f1.8 II. The USM auto focus performance is fast, never hunt, and much quieter than the 50mm f1.8 II. It fits nicely on the XT.Do not compare this hundred dollar lens to other lenses cost three times or more. We have to compare apple to apple. If you know the limitations on this lens and use it wisely, the images will come out nicely.1. This is not the lens for indoors low light conditions. If you need to take lots of indoor pictures and the flash is not allowed, go get a different lens. (For example, I use a Canon 50mm f1.4 for this kind of situation.)2. The distortion on 18mm is quite a bit. Avoid taking strait lines (like buildings) pictures on the edge while wide open. However, this can be easily corrected on computers.3. Step down the aperture to F8 or F11, the resolution will be improved a lot even at the corners.Overall, the performance is very good for a hundred dollar lens. It is very light weight and highly portable while traveling. This fits my needs as a cheap but fast with good image quality walk around lens.
I ordered it, figuring that at worst I would be out 5 bucks. Well, it's not bad. Neither the cable nor the lock would withstand a concerted, well-equipped attack, and the cable is a bit short at 3 1/2 feet, but for the purpose of discouraging theft and preventing a casual snatch, it should work just fine.The lock is reasonable (a cylinder key like a bike lock) and it attaches securely to the laptop. I was not able to get it to detach without risking breaking the case.
Best speaker cable out there, 10 gauge, works very well with the Monster Banana Plugs. This cable is very high quality. Highly recommended.
Alot of the other reviewers claim the description says these plugs are supposed to be crimped or soldered. Nowhere in the description does it say either one. Of course it does not state that they are set-screw either.They are Set-screw type and easily fit my 16 gauge wire and I have no doubt they will accept 14 gauge as well. Each pack comes with an allen wrench for the set screws. I personally like the set screw type as it makes the plugs reusable.The plastic insulating sleeves will slide up when you try to insert them. I simply slid back the sleeves, grasped the pin, and inserted the into the ports. After seated, I slid the sleeves back into place. A small inconvenience considering the price and it is not like they get unplugged/plugged in every day. So much so I could not even deduct a star for it.I had no problems with the plugs fitting into the reciever or speakers. They fit snug as they should.Overall a good product -- especially for the price!!!
You have to buy, can't go wrong with a sony product. Just picked up an extra set of batteries. This is a must have. Fast shipping always a great thing when you just got a new camera or camcorder.
Having used Memorex Jewel Case inserts before, I know they work perfectly, and Amazon's price just couldn't be beat, Tom Potsko
The reason I bought this hair dryer is because of the retractable cord and the folding handle. The fact that it's a great dryer and ionic was a plus. My only complaint is the cord does not always retract back into the dryer. You have to pull it out and try again. If you're not careful and pull too much it will be stuck out permanently. This happened to me . I tried taking apart the dryer to fix it but ended up throwing the blow dryer away because I couldn't get it back together. I bought another one and now I am more careful.
This bulb arrived quickly and was well packed. It works perfectly. At a lower price than from the lamp manufacturer.
I puchased this player to be used in the great outdoors and have been happy with it for the past 6 months. Plays all CD both purchased or recorded from MP3 on many brands of CR-Rs &amp; CD-RWs. The display shows title of songs and never misses a beat even when CDs are somewhat scuffed. Radio reception is very good as well. From northern MN canoe trips to southern MN bike trips it has performed with no problems at all and is easy on the battery consumption as well. -Highly Recommended-
All I can say is yu wont get anything like this for even 30-40$. I have a sony digital cybershot 16 MP with 10x zoom and sweep panaroma feature so I wanted a standard soft carrying case for this n best buy had some good stuff but they aint no less than 25, 30 or 40 $. So, I checked here n found this n thout I would take a chance of 7 $ which is no big deal but when I opened d box n saw this case I was lyk................... wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!! Yeah guys it is wwowwww... nice loook, durable and fit for the camera n ur pocket, ships fast tooo!!:!:)
The most reliable, expandable and customizable router I have ever worked with. Having trained on a number of Linksys routers at Cisco Networking Academy, I have come to appreciate this DLink that I have owned for more than a year.PROS:* Its fast: can stream video over network* The firmware allows you to customize its operation: firewalls, access lists, wifi security(ssid broadcasting, wep/wpa2, login passwords, mac address filtering), static and dhcp ip addressing, automatic ntp server sync, port forwarding, website filters, qos, guest zone etc* Its reliable: has never malfunctioned and has worked the best with my not so reliable isp service. Can automatically reestablish dhcp parameters if motorola modem goes offline. My older linksys could not do this. Will also work with combo modem/routers (such as netgear) as long as said device has wireless disabled.* Its expandable: compatible with most nonconfigurable switches from major brands (dlink, linksys, netgear etc). Will support NAS storage (including video streaming & super-fast file transfer). Will support network & wireless printers & print servers. Please note NAS storage & printers must have static ip addresses to work.CONS: (very few)* Firmware upgrades are a challenge, but so are those for most routers. Must be directly connected to router, then must backup configuration to computer (includes settings), then download firmware onto pc, then load firmware onto router (please be extremely patient while firmware installs), then load backup configuration back onto router.
I was reviewing my purchase history from Amazon. This is one of the things that made it and still keeps ticking, I purchased it in 2005, its 2011, it's the only mouse I use for my laptops and desktop, its 6 years, and I tossed it around plenty moving from room to room, with pc, still works.
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.
The vr3 is a must buy. easy to use. Can replace 20 cd's in your car with one little stick. plays great.
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.
I was looking for something to carry my Intuos 6 x 11" Wacom tablet in. The bag fits just perfectly, padded, with an inside and outside pocket for accessories. Simple bag, does everything it needs to do.
If I could only get my hands on a proper victrola but until then, this box will do. I've got a foot in the past and another in the present.
Raptor makes good speaker wire. Good insulation, true 12 gauge size. They color the wires a red color and a silver color. This makes it easy to tell the difference between the "+" and "-" side of the wire. The wire is fairly flexible and provides for a good combination between thick, low resistance speaker wire and flexibility for installation.Unfortunately the copper strands within the insulation are quite fragile. A slight mistake when using a gauged wire stripper can result in many strands being cut. I find the speaker wire from Monoprice to be less fragile in this respect, and cheaper as well.
Good job... shipped right away. Trust this seller. Now if Fuji could just lower the price... =)
This actually works very well for me. The picture and sound is clear with little of no interference in my apartment in a metropolitan area.It may take a little time to set up. If you have a wireless network at home, you may have to play with the frequency in your router and play with the frequency select of the Leapfrog (4 selectable channels).Also, you have to make sure the directional antennas on the sender and receiver are pointing directly at each other or it won't work at all.
I have used this tool many times and it has been a life saver. The registered temperatures seems accurate. The only downside is the design where they put the on/off switch at on the main device.
Just moved up from mini-ipod to the Nano. I could be unhappier. Once I stop listening and plug it in, I have to reboot it each time to get sound. I have no sound otherwise. This completely does not work for me since I use it at the gym with audiobooks. So now I am using the wheel to fast forward...at 20 second intervals which is not how it is supposed to be either...my mini jumped forward in much larger intervals so can only think this feature is not working on the Nano correctly either. Completely frustrated but I'll trade it for another. Apple gets one more chance and then I'm moving to another mp3 player.
Bought this in conjunction with a USB docking station for several bare SATA hard drives I had laying around. It got around and under the giant desk in our studio perfectly.
I chose these CDRW-s because by all comparisons it had the best reviews (none). Now I can report: &quot;So far; so good!&quot;I'm very happy with my purchase of these CDRW-s.650 MB -- Multi-speed (1X, 2X, 4X) -- decent quality.There is a lifetime warranty listed through Kingston H. Corp. As far as I'm concerned you can't beat that.
Even better than I thought it would be. I love that no software is needed, and I have had no trouble with folder recognition. My screen is a teeny bit crooked, but not too noticeable.It's so small!! Highly recommended!
The trackball needed to be lubricated and then it worked great. This trackball did not help my carpal tunnel syndrome as I hoped. I found a problem with Logitech's driver for OS X 10.4.8 in my Core Duo Mac. The trackball's scroll up button didn't work when I reached the bottom of an HTML message in Apple Mail, similar to the up arrow on theApple USB Keyboard - Whitewhich has never worked there in Mail either. With the 10.4.9 update, the keyboard's up arrow still won't work there, but the mouse will scroll up. I used anApple Mighty Mousefor a year before buying this trackball. It scrolled up OK in Mail but it didn't help my carpal tunnel either. Instead of this trackball, I just stopped using a Logitech Marble Mouse with my left hand. It's given me the same symptoms so I'm back with limited right hand use of a Mighty Mouse, trying to use more of Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts and the Universal Access mouse keys feature.
I just got this card for my FujiFilm F30, and in terms of saving video to the camera, it's remarkably faster--under a second now, no matter the amount recorded! Size wise, on an empty card, it maxes out at JUST under 30 minutes of video.I haven't noticed a change in pic saving, but I assume there's a slight improvement.When exporting to my PC, there is a DEFINITE speed difference. I'd say 35% faster?Pay the extra ~20 dollars and get this over M. It'll be a worthy investment.
I stayed out of the MP3 player market forever but I had a couple travel engagements quickly approaching and just the thought of loading up on batteries and selecting which of my CDs was worth loading up into my travel pouch and taking with me, just seemed so. . .1999. So I began doing some research. I ABOFRIGGINLUTELY was not going to buy an iPod because they just iPiss me off. So I checked out a bunch of different brands and even some of the bargain basement generic ones but I started seeing good things about the iAudio, and it just became a matter of which one. I really made the right choice for my needs.Pluses, no third party software. plug in to the USB port and it recognizes it as a harddrive and you can move all your music files to it in no time with USB 2.0.Sound is amazing, but I'm also using my crazy-big sony head phones, I ditched the headphone that came with it, I don't like buds in my ear.The radio is pretty gangster because the reception is always crisp and you can program the stations with ease.Some people don't like the stick as compared to the iPod pad, but I think it's really great. I can navigate through my folders and subdirectories like lighting and without even looking. The key is taps verses holding down.Minuses, To charge and to interface the iAudio you have to use the special adapter plugin pack which is pretty lame. It's easy to use, but it's the future, I should totally be able to plug in play. I've been at work and thought I should charge this before I go home, and then I thought, oh damn. . . no plugin adapter nubbin. And you only get one, and if you lose it, no charging and no transfering. But who loses things right?i don't like the little rubber port blockers. I keep worrying that I'll misplace it and it'll load up with dust. I haven't lost it yet, but when it goes missing for second I get panicky.I have not been able to find a good carrier for my iAudio. When I'm transporting it in my briefcase I keep it in the original plastic molding to keep it safe, otherwise I'll tuck it in the old pocket. Not really a fault for the product but just something to keep in mind.Video's and DVDs cannot just be loaded onto the iAudio you need the iRiverter software available free online to convert them into the formats acceptable to the iAudio. If you don't have USB 2.0 don't even bother because you'll be waiting hours to get that bad boy transfered. That said, once it's on, the picture is crystal clear and very pymp.As far as pictures. it's pretty sad that you can't listen to music and view pics at the same time, but the picture feature is not so great unless you've got pics that are meant to be smaller.For music, this system cannot be beat. I converted my entire CD collection and the MP3s I had on my computer and barely put a dent in the harddrive. I loaded my favorite DVDs on their and all the pics I had on my computer and still have not brushed against capacity.No regrets, and how rare is that in the electronic consumer industry?
This is one rockin device. You can load all your favorite movies, clips, and music videos. This is in addition to Music and Audiobooks. Be advised that watching vieo uses the battery much quicker than music.
After buying a 17" notebook computer a few months ago, I started looking for a case for it. Turned out that most of the cases are for 15" computers. This one is perfect: it's lightweight, simple, and reasonably priced. I love the sleek, non-fussy design.
I read the reviews and thought i had done my homework when i bought this item. But the plastic casing which is basically the shell of the item, is very weak and sags in where you put your computer (or at least mine). So the plastic starts to hit the 2 fans, and you can imagine the wonderful buzzing sound it makes.I have figured out exactly how to place my laptop on this thing, However, it still has its issues sometimes. And i shouldnt have to worry about how i put my laptop on it anyway. So I'm just warning those of you looking at the 4 to 5 star reviews. DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!
Monster creates a solid product. The product was delivered in good shape within a fair amount of time. The price was excellent considering suggested retail price.The monster power center will be the foundation of my Home Entertainment System for years to come.
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.
This camera was discontinued by Canon in 2008 and Amazon seems to be the only place in the nation where "new" EOS Rebel K2 SLR's with the 28-90 mm lens in stock and listed as new. Canon does not support that view of the situation so you are on your own if problems develop. Happened to me with a used one rated a 9 that had half a dozen or more serious defects. I will get a credit for the camera but am stuck with extra lenses and filters, etc. with no way to get a new camera without defects.Canon no longer plans to ever again produce SLR cameras and seems to be aiming its business away from retail consumers to folks such as sports photographers who can afford those $20,000 lenses. Nikon seems to be the one taking over we the little people. So do be careful.
LONG- works great, I'm using this with a HDMI 4 port splitter! From my computer I have run lines to my downstairs HDMI TV in the family room, and to my HDMI 3D TV up in the living room. I also run a HDMI 3rd monitor on my computer. These work well - audio and video.
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 have had this remote for over a year, and it is by far one of the best products I have ever purchased. My wife no longer gets mad for having to use multiple remotes to control the multiple components in our home theater. The way you are able to group your components into "Activities" is fantastic. I love it so much I bought 3 for Christmas presents for family/friends.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
I had an original series I Tivo and I was involved in the beta testing of this unit. I liked the earlier model, but I am really fond of this one. Most of the shortcomings of its predecessor have been addressed (I'm still not crazy about the remote), and some very nice new features have been added.The most important of these is the unit's broadband networking capability. While this may sound like another useless high tech gewgaw, it's not; it is really something that adds value. I have a wired + wireless network and with the series II Tivo, I can record shows on one unit and watch them on another (i.e. in another room) so long as both are connected to the network (I am using a LinkSys USB wireless access point with great results on the Tivo).In addition, it's simple to access from any networked Tivo the contents of your desktop music and photo files. This is a pretty neat way to show those digital pics you took of the Grand Canyon on your big screen TV. Also, Tivo offers access to thousands of music tracks (by artist and by genre) which your home entertainment audio system can play at digital quality.My favorite new feature though is the ability to access and program your Tivo from any computer that has access to the Internet. Just bring up their scheduling page, enter your ID & password, and select the show you want recorded for you while you're away. I have actually used this a couple of times and have found it just wonderful.Still, the number one feature of Tivo for me is the ability to pause live TV. This alone justifies the cost of the unit. When the phone rings, when someone knocks at the door, or when dinner is ready, it just takes a push of the pause button and your show is waiting for you just where you left it. Nice, especially during football season!Tivo's durability has been good. Software updates are downloaded to you automatically, so maintenance is low. I don't think anyone will be sorry they invested in one of these technology extenders; more likely, you'll wonder why you waited so long.
A great camera with logical user features to make it easy just to get it, use quick start up, and get after it! Then, take the time to read the well organized manual and it gets even better. This camera is loaded with features, and is now well beyond the D40, has many features that appear to be improved from the D70. This one also is well beyond the Canon series at a similar price point, based on camparisons I've done with a 'Canon friend.'The Nikon D80 feels well balanced and solid. The package lens quality is better than average, but is the one thing that someone may wish to 'upgrade' at some point - more just to add focal length. However, given the package price, its a great deal and makes getting great shots in most scenrios easy right out of the box.Downloading is simple and fast, and with the SD card you have the option to save to standard formats (JPEG) or with a larger SD card you can save 'raw' and/or JPEG which gives maximum editing capability.Don't forget, you will need to buy an SD card (I'd recommend no less than 1 GB). And, although battery life has been great so far, if you plan on a full weekend of nature or action shooting, you may wish to order a backup for the very specific battery required.
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 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've owned one of these guys for about 8 months now, and it has never worked consistently. Following some of the helpful online tutorials, I was able to get it working - for a while. Like many others say, you are potentially bound for hours of headaches with this thing.If you are interested in a wireless music solution for getting music off your PC to a home stereo system, let me do you a big favor and steer you toward one of the devices made by Roku, such as the M1000.Seriously, avoid this. Get an M1000 or better. I did, and it solved my entire problem and then some.
Resolution is very good. I love the flexibility. Easily swivels and rotates, which enables me to take full advantage of the big screen. Download movie resolutions are not quite ready for the big screen TV, but this screen size is absolutely perfect for watching movies in a medium-sized room. The big screen also makes today's Internet surfing, with more open windows and programs, much better. Lastly, the controls are futuristic, cool, and many. All inall, very good screen for the price. My first ever Gateway.
For a camera less than $100 it's cool. Got me some very clear and sharp pics too, even after zooming. I only wish the video recording had a sound input port even if no built-in mic. Overall - excellent! Good value for the money.
This camera is very easy to use and takes gorgeous video. We haven't had a chance to really put it through its paces yet, but from what we've done so far, it's a standout.The quality is impressive. Menus are intuitive and easy. The touch screen, which I didn't think I'd like, is more functional than I anticipated. Best of all, no more tapes!
I have an Olympus E-510 and i can not be more happier with the purchase of the FL-50. My indoor pics looks ten time better specially when you learn how to bounce light... You can be very creative... In short, highly recommended....
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.
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 purchased my first MasterPiece around 1995. About 30 days later a large violent electrical storm moved in and a lightning bolt hit the power pole and transformer in the back yard. There was a brilliant blue light and in checking the house afterwards the MasterPiece, the cordless phone, toaster, hair dryer, an entry electrical outlet and the alarm clock were fried. My computer shut down and was unharmed. I called Kensington and I was given a replacement no questions asked and I shipped the fried unit back. I have had my second MasterPiece since 1995 and it has gone through many a storm and though it has never tripped it continues to work today. I am looking to replace it only because I am buying a very expensive computer and I would like to have a new surge unit.
I purchased this pair of binoculars for watching an eagle nesting in tree down from where I live here in Alaska. I have other larger binoculars but not with me so I ordered this reasonable and light weight pair to use hiking and bird watching. I've not been sorry. They are great and come with a little carrying case. They weigh practically nothing so no weight on hikes. You'll not be disappointed.
I love this little camera. I know it is not digital, but the color on the pictures are clean and crisp. The zoom works great.
the item came in before expected. It works very well and is very useful if youre gong on a long trp and need to charge your phone or other item.
The newest version has fixed the headphone jack problem. That was my only complaint. The User Interface isn't quite as slick as ipod, but more powerful, and more predictable. (i.e., it has a power button, ipod does not. It has a volume button, ipod does not.)Sound is higher quality as well. the DbNR is 98 Db. Apple has never published the DbNR, but most people settle on 90Db or so. SPL is much higher, and it drives the larger headphones very admirably. I think Creatives investment in E-mu is beginning to pay off.Now supports audible and Real. Only complaint is that there is no lossless file support, although I can't honestly tell any difference between a 320 mp3 and flac.
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.
Went on the Sand Disk name. Bought the 12 in 1 but really only used one of the 12. Good product while it worked. Died on my at the worst time. Next to impossible to reach anyone to find out about warrenty.Will go with a different brand next time.
These are made of powder coated stainless steel in a flat black finish. They can be mounted to the bottom or the top of the speaker, with the part mounted to the speaker having 4 screws that come with the mount, and able to be positioned over a great variety of angles. The part mounted to the wall does so with 2 lags bolts, also furnished. The screw heads are galvanized and not powder coated, so I suggest painting them black - although they don't look bad left silver. Hardware is of a higher quality than you normally get from the big box stores. These can be mounted with a drill, screw driver, and socket or wrench. Probably takes longer to decide where to place the mount on the speaker than anything. I have had other model mounts before and prefer these above any. the metal section that goes fromt he wall to the part mounted to the speaker is a hollow tube. If you want some high quality mounts, these certainly fit that description. I have mounted KEF IQ3's and IQ30's with these. Even my wife likes them.
Really nice device to keep track with your power consumption. Easily allows one to see all information at the push of a button to see how much a device is costing you per hour, day, week, month and year. Highly recommend. Found out the Keurig coffee maker pulls more watts at a given time than the cloths iron does. Very interesting to see what items are energy hogs and which aren't. Plus it is a nice way to make sure that the energy saving items are really energy saving. A CFL rated at 9 watts actually only pulled 9.1 watts which is within specs tolerance. If you are a gadget minded person, you will love this device. Hardest part of using this device was finding out what your energy cost is in your own area as this must be kept under lock and key if you don't have a utlity bill laying around to show you.
I ordered the Philips PH61007 A/B Switch to be able to switch connections and reception from two different antennas in connection with this new digital TV switchover and to fully utilize my TV outdoor antennas. It does what it is supposed to do and it was a good price. My local Radio Shack did NOT even have these simple switches in stock. Can you believe that?
It does the job well. Keeping my Dell 6400 (1505) cool almost all the time if the room temperature is low as well. I wish the cooler had an external DC supply pin and an adapter ( i dont mind paying $10-15 extra for that). Its because the fans are not that fast and so not perfectly effective in driving away all the heat. If the power input is better from a DC supply and not computer USB port, this thing with its 3 fans can work way better, i predict.Noise at its fastest setting is still lower than my Laptop's inbuilt fan which is dusty.It uses 2 USB ports on your comp and repalces it with 4 in its own. If you are using a device like a USB mouse or USB internet adapter, sometimes the devices connected to the cooler dont respond very fast. I am not sure why, but when i connect the same device at the time its showing slow response, to my normal computer USB port it responds just fine. I think this is because, sometimes when the cooler fans are working very fast the computer USB ports the cooler is connected to works only to supply power as a priority over DATA information.Please add a DC power input to make it the best product
I started looking for a universal remote when one of my component's remote failed.I was extremely skeptical about a universal because I had used a universal before and they were a pain.THIS remote is completely different. Completely change your mindset about how a remote works. It works on a specific activity (i.e. watch TV, watch a DVD, listen to the radio, etc.) rather than trying to specifically operate a component. For instance, when you press "play DVD", the volume button controls the receiver, the TV automatically changes to the right inputs, the play button operates the DVD player, etc. It is so intuitive.ONE NOTE: It took me a couple tries to realize that once you press an "activity" like "Play DVD" it takes about 10 seconds for all of the components to be activated and changed to the right settings. I thought it wasn't working right at first, but it was just me being impatient.Wonderful product. Anyone that has 4-5 components, or 7 like I do, should get this.
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.
This is a great remote but it also has its problems. I really love the one button function control but sometimes the stuff that is suppose to turn off, doesn't. But if you still have the help button active it will turn it off. I still have some programming to do but this is a very fun remote. It even works my xbox 360 and xbox 360 hd dvd player. Now what other remote does that. You can't buy a $10.00 remote from Wal-Mart to do that now can you?
My Intellimouse accompanied my new PC, so cost does not enter as a factor for me. Although another critique complained of the price, I ask how long did it take for the mouse's options to &quot;pay its own way&quot;? Its ergonomically well-placed rollbar aids in the quick scrolling through the volumes of info I have to do. Its online help is concise. Though I haven't needed their tech support yet, I expect the same high-caliber expertise on the other end of the phone as is evident in their end product. I plan to make the INTELLImouse a permanent part of my hardware. Thanks for the opportunity to comment.
I received my item promptly and it has been working perfectly since I got it.
I HAD MY FIRST PRESTO SALAD SHOOTER THAT LASTED ME 25 YEARS THEN IT DIED THEN I BOUGHT THE PROFESSIONAL SALAD SHOOTER IT IS A REMARKABLE MACHINE I CANT LIVE WITH OUT ONE OF THESE, WHEN MY MOTHER BOUGHT MY FIRST ONE FOR MY CHRISTMAS PRESENT I WAS SO IMPRESSED BY THE POWER IT HAS AND MAKES COOKING EASY AND FUN!!!!!!!! it is the best investment one can purchase, i would never be without one,my first SALAD SHOOTER WAS ALSO BY PRESTO COMPANY, THIS ONE IS A PROFESSIONAL SALAD SHOOTER WHICH IS ALOT BIGGER THEN THE REGULAR SALAD SHOOTER I HAD THE FIRST TIMED, IT CAN SHREDD, CUT AND SLICE BIGGER PIECES OF FOOD THEN THE REGULAR ONE THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2 SALAD SHOOTERS, I DO ALOT OF COOKING AND BAKING AND THE PROFESSIONAL ONE IS BETTER FOR ME
I have had this about two weeks now. When I first got it from Amazon, it was broken and I had to call the company instead of Amazon to return it. They replaced the item within the next week which surprised me.I have used it already and it seems to work good. I did have to try three sets of new batteries from the time I got the first unit to when I am using the second one. When I printed the list it didn't print real well the first time and then it told me to change batteries so I did and reprinted fine.The only problem I seem to have is getting it to recognize my voice on certain words. IT takes me alot of trys for some and none for others. I am not sure why.I like it because I have it on my refrig and when I am making dinner, etc and run out of something or getting low I can add it to my list without any trouble.The batteries are suppose to last about 2 to 3 months I think depending on how often you print I guess. We will see with this new set of batteries in how long they last. I also like the idea I can add words and change words.I think this is a great product and there could be some possibilities to improve or expand.It lists everything in catagories. I just have to get used to the way it organizes otherwise it is great!I would recommend this to others. It saves me from finding paper to write a list plus if my list changes before I get to the store I can update it before I print and not have a bunch of "scratch-outs" on paper. It also helps that my 3 yr old doesn't get a hold of my list either.
Have ordered several of these and have always had good luck with them and hope to keep buying these in the future.
Good quality ink,reasonal price than big box stores.I had a problem with black ink cartridge.My printer will not recognise the black ink ocassionally and says error.So I called the service and they immedietly send me an email with free return postage.So far good with printing.Would certainly shop with them.
Love that these headphones have a volume setting! They fit well and work great. Koss always has the best products! I would definitely recommend!
Nothing to say accept it works perfect. It send the Video and Audio from the Cable Box to the extra TV, 25 feet away, and picture and auio are as good as that going into the main TV directly from the Cable Box. I have Panasonic DECT 6.0 wireless telephone system and did not have to change a thing, worked right out of the box with no changes or adjustment.
I've always used Targus for my laptop bags. This is yet another solid product from them, plenty of storage space, comfortable to wear.
I had another machine that didn't do all that his one does, and it was difficult to use. I use this recorder to transfer all my home video (VHS) to DVD. I was suprised at the quality. I think the DVD was better then the original.However, I purchased my recorder at Sam's for $300.
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.
I always use gel wrist pads attached to my mouse pads, and this one is a little better than the rest. The adjustable wrist pad is really nice, and I don't know why someone didn't think of it sooner. Also the antimicrobial mouse pad is just the right texture for an optical mouse. I will definitely buy another one of these when this one gets worn out.
I love my quiet keyboard. Love that it lights up, can use it late at nite w/o disturbing anyone. You just have to be sure to hit the keys hard, or they don't type.
I've tried a couple of these transmitters over the years and this one works as well if not better than ones that are 4 times the cost.A couple of negative notes that really are just minor:1. The pass through connection is great however I plugged the charger for my phone into it and when my phone charger and audio are both plugged in it creates a hum in the audio stream.2. it's a little wonky in design so it barely fits where my port is because it's kinda low and in a recess also it tens to fall out sometimes if you hit a bump too hard
I had a multiple gang power supply for my pedals. I have a Zoom Au2 that wasn't receiving enough juice to make it work right..so I bought this little puppy. Now my Zoom multi effects pedal is happy...and so am I.
I've used it for a couple days now and couldn't be more please. I base my review against my previous GPS, TomTom Navigator 6 for PDA. Compared to It, the navman is much better. The interface is very simple to use (really, if you can't figure this out, you have issues). The maps show great detail and accuracy such as adjacent street names and house/street name of where you're currently driving by. So far, POI are accurate in the WashDC/Arlington/Fairfax area. Calculates/recalculates in a few seconds. Also acquires sat signal in 5 or less seconds of powering on.It does not have text to speech but it does read out streets that have numbers such as "Route one twenty three" and "exit seventy one ahead". which is great for major streets and highways (tomtom just says exit right in 70yrds).I like to give props to the Picture feature. Its more useful then what most reviews think. Its not just "a cool addition". For example, Have a traffic accident or on the road and see suspicious vehicle or incidents, just start hitting the camera button and it takes pictures very quickly continuously. Great for police and insurance purposes. Beats most cellphone cameras and is much quicker to use and inconspicuous) Who's gonna argue a pic with GPS coordinates on it! Resolution is good and clear in day and dawn, lens adjusts pretty well at night and to different light types (light bulbs etc).You can also take a picture to tag the location of your regular digital camera pictures, then use services like Flickr, Mappr etc to have a cool map albums.Also, navigating by selecting a picture is much easier then selecting it out of your favorites list. Bottom line, the camera is a nifty idea! I could careless to have an MP3 player on it (you prob already own an iPod or player of some sort), dictionary and all the other galore of useless half working features that others have and jack the price up over 500.00. Its a car navigation GPS, not a UMPC!My only gripe is that the desktop software is currently not "FULLY" compatible with vista. I got it to work after trial/error. You need to uninstall Active Sync (Vista has its own version of this preinstalled). You need it to push updates (check navman site).Navma, for future - VIDEO! why not? let us pop in a high capacity SD card and film away some nice 640x480 video clips! Cellphones can, you too!This GPS does the job car navigation wise. Gets you places or out of places in your car, if thats what you need, get this one! If you walk, hike a lot, you're looking at an apple instead of an orange.Navigate away!
Love Love Love this product. It is quiet enough that my husband does hear it but loud enough for me to hear comfortably! Great job CC
I don't understand what these other people are talking about, because the one I used (actually it was a Panasonic, which might explain why mine worked and yours don't) worked perfectly fine.... That is until someone dropped it on the floor. I had to get a new one but oh well....
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 did not have a good experience with this product. It basically lasted about ten minutes. Out of the box, it seemed to work fine. I was able to play some of the preloaded songs without problems. It was when I connected it to my PC and tried downloading my MP3s to it that the problems began. After downloading a couple of songs, Rio Music Manager (RMM) started giving &quot;Operation timed out&quot; messages for every song. After disconnecting the USB cable, the player would refuse to start up; it would hang at the startup screen, would not respond to buttons, and emitted a constant clicking noise from the internal disk. The only way to get out of it was to use a paperclip to reset the unit. I was able to get it working again by reloading the firmware from the Rio website. But I was never able to get it work completely. Among the problems: (1) Would only play the first 3 seconds of a song before resetting itself. (2) All songs on disk would mysteriously disappear (possibly caused by firmware updates, which I had to do repeatedly in order to recover from the startup hang). (3) &quot;Player full&quot; messages, even though RMM showed that the device was empty. (4) &quot;Bad Rio command&quot; messages. (5) Constant &quot;Operation timed out&quot; messages. I tried running the latest version of RMM, I tried reformatting the disk, I reloaded the firmware at least a dozen times, I tried the lastest beta firmware, all to no avail. Other than these issues, it is a very nice product: small, lightweight, good looks, and good sound quality (what little of it I was able to hear). I obviously received a defective unit, but am hesitant to take another chance on this.
Hello fellow customers,I recently purchased this bundle from Amazon. It was actually mailed from a featured merchant but there were no problems at all. Delivery was quick via UPS. This machine rules! I have it set up on my MacBook Pro with FW800 and it just purges all the image data into my laptop with incredible speed. I haven't done any exact measurements with a stopwatch but it just seems so fast compared to my other Sandisk 2GB CF Ultra II on a standard USB cardreader. I bought the couple in advance to my upcoming EOS 5D camera. Right now I am still using it on a first series EOS Digital Rebel/300D.Highly recommended and 5 stars.
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.
I've had my Coolpix 800 for about a month now, and I can still say that I'm one proud Papa. Yeah, they eat batteries like candy, but so do most cameras with any kahonna's. Buy rechargable! The biggest drawback to this camera is the serial port issue. There's a way around that, though. Buy a SanDisk (they manufacture Nikon memory cards) drive and USB...uploadin' quicker than spit. Well, now that we've bought a CompactFlash drive, some Nickle Metal-Hydride rechargable batteries, an AC adapter, and another 48mb of memory(or you'll be reminded of that time when you ran out of film), we've just added about $250 to an already pricey camera. Not to fear folks. If your reading this review, that means you have internet access. Shop around for the best price. On-line prices will, without a doubt, beat the human factor. Try, Buy .com for the camera and Spotshop.com for the other goodies. I saved a couple hundred easily. Oh and lastly, I wouldn't have a digital camera without at least 2 megapixels, built in flash, optical and LCD viewfinder, and CompactFlash(most common). There's lots of other goodies with this one, and that's why I think this is the most camera for it's price range.
The M 80 from Cambridge Soundworks might be the best-sounding bookshelf speaker I've ever heard. The sound is rich and room-filling, regardless of what sort of music you like to listen to. I intentionally listened to all sorts of music when I first purchased these speakers - and Ella Fitzgerald sounded just as good as the Stones, and Smashing Pumkins sounded just as good as The Vines. I highly recommend M 80.
Much like a few other reviewers have noted, the CD player stopping being able to spin up disks after a year or two. We bought two of the previous Sony models which ended up having the same problem. Figured the new version would fix it. Apparently it's new in cosmetic design only. The very same thing happened. Unless you think of these as disposable, stay away. The radio tuner is poor as well. Neither AM or FM stations come in very well and we live right in town.
I bought mine as a private label from Dish Network.It developed a hum through the speakers in about 2 months after purchase.I had to fight with Dish for repairs. First trip, wrong part. Service tech re assembled with old part, then no sound. 2 months later another service with "right" part. Board was installed, no sound. Reinstalled old board, no sound.Tompson customer service was awfull, they told me to file a complaint against them.Finally got them to take the set back, and replace with another.It was a low price, and worth every penny of it.Buyer beware, don't get this set!
*note-some reviews of this product predate the actual manufacturing date of the thermometerPros: accurate, durable, inexpensive, works exactly as advertisedCons: confusing user manual, tricky button interface
I didn't know by the description that the flat tip of the pen is like a carbon duster, which makes sense to me. The carbon attracts dust, oils, etc. and then you dust them off with the brush. I love this product and will never use tissue again. Buy 2!
i paid 600 for this item and was very disapointed.the worst thing was after manualy entering all the movie names a couple weeks later all the info was erased and i had to do it all over again.that happened a few times,and it takes a long time to put all that in.the other thing was the sound quality wasnt as good as my old 5 disk theatre system for 200 dollars.with my cheaper system when it was raining on tv i thought it was raining right next to me.with this system it dont sound that great.bottom line-save ur money.
DLO Homedock Music RemotePurchased this back in June of 2007. At first it worked great with my IPod Nano. Hoewvwer as time whent on began to lock up and malfunction. When I upgraded to an 80G Ipod Classic it really began to have problems. Finally the remote just stopped working only 9 months after I bought it. No real customer support. It's possible the rechargable battery is dead but is harwired in, so there is no easy way to replace. I have ordered a Philips SJM3151 to replace. The remote uses replacable batteries, will work up to 300 feet with the dock, and is programable for six other units (TV, Receiver, Cable Box, DVD Player, Etc.) Will write a review after I have used it for a few months.
got this in 2008 and has never given me problems. price has gone down in 2011, but still no issues for me.
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.
I've been using ergo keyboards for a while and I really do like this one. The buttons on it work well without any real work on my part. I do wish it had a volume "knob" instead of volume buttons, but that is a quirk of mine...I had a KB that had a knob and I really liked it but it was not ergonomic.Overall, nice fit, feel and finish and looks good on a desk. I don't like wireless devices, and the cord on this one comes out in a sensible location and is flexible. Very pleased...would be even more pleased if backlit :)
Bought one for my wife a little more than a year ago. I liked it so much for the nice large screen to view and to take shots and also ease of use for tech savvy people like myself that I decided to buy one for myself. It took me a few hours of shopping around due to the camera being last years model but I found it at less than half of what I paid for hers and its new,never been refurbished or opened for any reason.Using a "large memory card" SD HC sim card meant that I could take a ridiculous amount of pictures and even take surprisingly good quality video and allot of it from such a small camera.Its thin, light and not a battery beast like digi cams of the past.
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 bought this for my sister and it matches her lilac nano perfectly! It's a nice compact size so it doesn't take up too much space on her night stand. So far she says the sound quality is good. It's not awesome, but what do expect for such a small unit. It does the job of waking her up every morning to her favorite tunes.
Excellent mouse! I so enjoy not having to chase the mouse around the pad to find the location I want on the screen.
I have had this product for nearly 45 days and I am pleased to report that it works as advertised, though I did have two tiny issues.This device supports Mac mini (powerPC Tiger 10.4), Dell E521 (XP pro), IBM Thinkpad T42 in docking station (XP pro)and a older Dell Dimension 4100 (W2Kpro/Suse9 dual boot). I use this device primarily for KVM switching and do not currently use the additional speaker/mic/USB options. The KVM switching works and has without issue (after initial setup) since first week.Here are the two issues...I have to plug the USB cable (for Kbd/Mous) into the side USB port of the T42p Thinkpad. It will not work using the USB ports (there are 4 of them) on the docking station. This could be due to some issue with the docking station. The VGA **IS** plugged into the docking station and works. Its a minor nuisance to plug/unplug the USB cable from the switch into the side port of the laptop each time I dock and undock, but I can live with it if the KVM works otherwise. And it does. On the plus side, The expanded two-screen feature of the laptop works with the KVM so when the laptop is switched in, both the laptop's screen and the standalone LCD work (as one big screen). This is nice as I can start a long running process on the laptop and drag its window to the laptop's screen and then switch the KVM to another system. While the main LCD is attached to the other PC, the running window on the laptop is still visible.The other minor issue was that the switch never did seem to get along with Logitech cordless keyb/mous. Behavior was erratic. Sometimes with it would switch between systems and work perfectly, other times, after a switch, the mouse and/or keyboard would appear dead. I've seen other similar complaints on several KVMs so I don't think its a deficiency of the KVM switch as much as it may be an incompatibility. If wireless k/m is a necessity (yeah, I don't like messy wires either) then look for a KVM with its own wireless k/m (they do exist). After about 2-3 days, I switched to the hardwired keyb/mous that came with the Dell E521 and there have been no problems since.As mentioned, I do not use the mic/speaker switching option.I did initially play around with the USB switching feature, running a USB cable from the KVM to a 4 port USB hub to which are plugged cables for various items. The only live item is an external WD disk. It worked, but I found it aggravating each time I switched since the PC you are leaving beeps when the USB device is unplugged and the PC you are switching to beeps as the USB device is discovered. (I switch frequently). BUT, the PCs **DO** recognize the device as it comes and goes, which indicates that switching works.I've had **NO** issues on any system with sluggishness, erratic mouse tracking, etc. No negative impact on gaming.Also, the quality on the LCD (19" Xerox) appears to be no different (to me) than when the LCD is plugged directly into the PC - which is to say, I don't see that the KVM has introduced any degradation into the video signal. Clear, sharp, no waviness.The last nit is I really wished they would have put the two USB ports for the keyb/mous in the back of the unit instead of the front. Having them in the front, they poke out and then the wires run back to their concealed area. Had these two plugs been placed in the back, it would have made the overall appearance much cleaner on the desk as the switch fits neatly in the gap under the main LCD screen and its base stand.All in all, I found the product worth the money and I am pleased with it's performance.- - -30-JAN-2011This switch has worked great over the last three years. Only one addition. Recently the Dell USB mouse I had been using with this switch began to fail and I opted to replace it with a bare bones Logitech M100 mouse. It was NOT a straight forward process because this newer mouse is an HID compliant device. Do NOT plug it into the mouse usb port on the front of the switch. Just plug it into either of the two usb ports on the BACKSIDE of the switch. I can't say for sure why, but apparently an HID optical mouse it not exactly the same as the old fashioned usb mouse. FWIW, I tried the usual powering down of the device, a USB reset, etc, and with the house plugged into the front "mouse" labeled port, the mouse behavior was extremely erratic. I've never used the back two USB devices (for printers/drives) but gave it a shot and the HID optical mouse started working smoothly.
Item came just as it descried. fast ship time and good service. would def order more.
My review is that when you by something ,and you always stick with a brand you trust j.v.c and your d.v.d player goes south within 3 months and 1day that really sucks but i thought it was just bad luck untill i seen your reviews on this product thank you john
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.
I bought this for my Dell XPS M1330 which has an internal card reader for -everything- but Compact Flash. Being a Canon 40D user, I wanted something internal, and it seems as this is one of the only solutions.It works just fine, but the only gripe I have (which is the reason for a 4-star rating) is that the "ends" stick out of the side of the laptop about a quarter of an inch. I haven't tried it on any other laptops, but I would imagine it has the same issue, since ExpressCard slots (should) all be the same depth.I'm not really worried about snagging the ends on anything, but i could see the card getting ejected on accident.Other than that small issue, the card seems to work just great!
I have an IMP350 and now a 400 (yes, I admit it, I'm a gadget freak). The 350 was and is outstanding, but my biggest complaint with it was the remote, whose design is counterintuitive at best. IRiver has redesigned the remote for the 400 and now it's nearly perfect, easy to use without needing to check the manual every few minutes. I love both players but I recommend the 400 for the sake of the easy to use remote. The sound is outstanding on both players, and the upgradeable firmware is great. IRiver has really done it right...again...
i have had a nomad for about 5 months and have already put about 5800 songs in it. i like the fact that it can hold a ton of music, but it is not the easiest player to use. it can get confusing at times and the scroll button is small and cuts into your finger when used alot. the software that comes with the player is outdated and you need to download new software from the net. Instructions on how to use the player are vague and navigating thru the nomad can be a chore.With all the said, however, i can say that after you get used to the way it works and how to retreave your songs, it really works great. i am sure there are easier mp3 players to use out there but the quality of the music cant be beat. i am buying 3 more for my family for christmas this year
This is a great camera with features that are hard to find on other cameras in this price range. Many may consider the Zoom a little, short but it is actually just right. A 32mm to 96mm range gives you EXCELLENT wide angle unavailable in similar cameras, and still a good zoom for practical photography.If you are taking pictures of the kids just about any digital will do, but if you like scenic and landscape shots, the wide angle capabilities and 3.2 REAL mPix will give you excellent 8x10s and beautiful sunsets etc. with the noise reduction. Remember to buy a nice table tripod for those low light situations and you won't need a more sensitive lense.I also own an Olympus 2040Z, and I have never been able to take a bad shot no matter how bad I mess up. Keep it on auto and it will probably do better than you can with manual unless you want special effects.The battery advantage has been discussed elsewhere but I thought of getting the Cannon S40. Nice Camera BUT check out the price of a few extra proprietary lith ion batteries. Very high and the same with Sony. NiMh AAs are available with near the capacity of Lith ion these days and keep getting better. I use 1600 mah and 1800+ are available.Only down side is Smart Media, but I started with smart media and it is doesn't quite have the high capacity of Compact Flash but a 128 Meg will hold quite a few TIFFs even not to mention 70 or 80 very low compression JPEGs.I've heard criticism of the lack of a software bundle. Well if you buy a scanner, printer, or new computer you get that anyway so why pay for more. I'm glad they kept the price down and left the software out. I have Photoshop Elements and 5 others anyway so certainly didn't want to pay for another copy.Resolution is not what's cranked up to be. Cannon's S40 is actually 3.9 real pixels. The 3020Z is 3.2 real pixels. I don't think that from a practical standpoint it makes much difference for the extra cost.Olympus listened to the needs of its previous users and made this one right! Great camera -- 5+ stars
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.
I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THE CORDED KIND AS LONG AS THEY SEEL CORDLESS.ONLY DRAW BACK IS THE MOUSE EATS BATTERIES LIKE CRAZY.IVE NEVER REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN THE KEYBOARD.
The ear piece worked OK, but the microphone was terrible, and I cannot use this product. Be advised to not purchase 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.
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
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.
I am running this cable from a room that's 20ft away. The cable is ran through the attic to our main LCD TV. We have had no problems out of it. I have owned the cable for about 4 months.
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 have owned this tv 5 months .it has a good clear picture ,lamp is a little slow to heat up and the net command does not work
I had a camera just like this before but the opening for the batteries wouldn't shut after I dropped it. I decided to buy another one just like it. The shipping was super fast, the condition was great, it was also working very well! I would definitely buy from this seller again.
We purchased two Sunforce Solar Pest Repellers to keep rats out of our garden and backyard. We live in an urban area and have children/pets so it seemed that this was a good investment. It would have been if it worked. Just last night, I saw a rat walk right by it without even flinching! It may work for gophers and moles but not "rodents".
I use headphones for everyday telephone use in my home office. Every time the phone rings or when I need to call someone, I put the headphones on and off. The everyday wear and tear takes it's toll over a year or two.The only headphones I have ever found that are durable enough with acceptable sound quality are these Panasonice head phones. That's why I buy a half dozen at a time for my office, and one in each car for my mobile phones.I especially like the solid feel to the spring action while wearing them on my bald head. They stay put!
This cord works fine with the HP photosmart that I ordered at the same time. What I needed when I needed it.
The batteries were exactly what I was looking for. They came individually packaged. They are the Sony brand batteries as advertised. The delivery was prompt and best of all No Charge for Shipping!
This case has all what you need.Case is very practice and look nice
I got this video iPod 30G a few weeks ago. Went ahead and put on invisibleShield on it right after openning the Apple box and I am glad to say that my beautiful iPod is well protected. Who wants to hide this awesome piece of art in a protective case. Back to the iPod. I give it a 5 stars because of the the audio quality, style and design. I am just so impressed with Apple. Everything about this iPod is well thought out. The video is extremely clear (even under invisibleShield). There will never be anything on the market that come close to the iPod. I was the same guy who thought that what is the big deal with iPod and made all the excuses not to buy it. I am here to tell you that I am fully converted and if you are reading this, go and get one. Believe me the audio quality will knock your socks off. I can't say enough on this. I will name my first child iPod 30G Nguyen and I am not kidding. This is the BMW of MP3 player.
I just got this set and so far I am very happy with it. The mouse is super sensitive and work even without touching the surface!! But it only has 4 buttons. The keyboard seems to be perfect for the size of my hands, I guess it is somewhat smaller than the one that i had. I dont know how long the batteries last. Oh, I haven't installed the software yet but everything seems to work fine. I would buy it again, just wish it was a little cheaper.
This product is a cheap cheap cheap cheap run of the mill product. Yea it looks cool, all digital like but really when u get it is all plastic like and the cassette player eats tapes, at least it ate my tape and the head phones are chincy and don't work and u can only get sound in one ear and they are really bad. and i would not reccomend buying this product, i would go for sumthing better.
These are amazing- and what a price! They are comfortable to use, produce great sound, and muffle all outside noise. I love them! bought a pair for each of my kids!
The Garmin item worked great right out of the box, battery was almost fully charged. Software updates and download of different voices is simple. After two months, the rubber on the suction cup mount deterioriated, called Garmin, they sent a complete new mount, including the power cable via overnight air - no charge. Yea, Garmin! That's good customer service. Rated at four stars because the voice directions don't use the most commonly used names for some roads. e.g, Calls I-75 "GA 400". This is correct but NOBODY calls it GA 400. That's really on worth 1/2 star.......
This is exactly what I needed, and at a great price! The sound quality is good and are comfortable on my head. Huge deal!
The speakers sound great in such a compact unit. It is very sturdy and even includes a remote that can Also included are basically every size fitting for the ipod and it charges your ipod while its on. Too bad it doesn't take batteries though, only the wall adapter will power it up.
This was perfect for my needs! It's easy to use, perfectly portable, and durable. My toddler has already chewed on it twice with no ill results! A great value for the price. Highly recommended
i've only had it for about a month, and no problems so far. quick, quiet and good-looking. i'm happy.
I purchased this headset for my job because the headset that only had one earpiece which started to give me headaches. I am still using the headset and it works great! Very comfortable to wear, doesn't grab at your hair, and if I remember correctly I received it two days after my purchase! Very happy and if I ever need another headset, I will repurchase from here!
*UPDATE*eForCity, having read my seller review of their product, saw that it didn't work. They were kind enough to send me a replacement, unsolicited. Unfortunately, as I was already certain, it wasn't an issue with a faulty first adaptor. The second one only delivered mono sound, as did the first.Long story short, I still feel that this is NOT the adaptor for you if you want stereo sound. They don't deliver audio to both sides of wired headsets. Look elsewhere for that.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~I received my adapter from eForCity on time, but, much to my chagrin, this adapter did NOT work for providing stereo sound on my headsets via my LG Octane, regardless of whether I used one of my standard, dedicated, mic-free headphones or not. I had to trim some of the extra rubber away from the base of the metal jack plug in order to get it to fit flush with the jack on my phone, but there was plenty of rubber left for that to have had no effect on the sound quality or transmission strength. Long story short, I got sound out of one of my earbuds, but not the other with this adapter. Which translates directly to: "this adapter doesn't work".Don't bother wasting your money on this if you're looking for stereo sound. The reviewers that have mentioned the need for three rings for stereo sound instead of two, proved correct, at least in my case. I found an adapter that does work, which has three rings. This one, with its two rings and mono sound, was a total waste of my time and money.
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.
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Before we had six remote controls. My wife was always pushing the wrong buttons on the wrong control and cursing me for the problems. Now she easly selects the entertainment function she wants. I get praise instead of something else. This is wonderful. Easy to program and easier to use. Well worth the cost.
Works great and easier to use than the one that came with my outdated S100
Why do I have to review every doggone thing? This is a USB cable for crying out loud. Why do I have to review everything? And why do I have to fill out a dog gone survey every time I have any sort of transaction. But most of all why do I have to share everything about me with everyone else? Why do I have to share with my friends on Facebook the pros and cons every time I buy a roll of toilet paper?
Though I am proficient with Ken Turkowski's freeware app, DeFish, Capture NX was purchased simply to facilitate correction of fisheye distortion. It works well enough at this. I am not sufficiently familiar with its other features to compare it with Photoshop Elements, the program I seem to start up more than any other to work with photos, including fisheyes.
Thanks. Been having a difficult time finding this Smart Card, especially at this price. Works perfectly in my Triton Le. We're both happy now. Probably should've bought 10 of these.
I am terrible with direction. I was embarrassed and never admitted my problem. I would not drive to a new location when it was dark outside. It is a handicap. Life is getting more complex as my ambition grows. I saw a friend invested in one of the Magellan 700 device and he speaks highly of the product. Therefore, I plunged in and bought a remanufactured Magellan 700 which is about half the original price. It has been a month alredy and I still love it. It is very user friendly. It works well for me even though it is bulky with a wire hanging around, a very few places are not registered, and it also leaves a lot of the suction cup imprints on my window; but it has improved the quality of my life. I strongly recommend getting one if you are poor with direction and your car doesn't have a GPS.
This device is pure garbage if you use Windows 2000. Unstable, flaky, and unreliable... this is one of the worst devices I've ever bought. I even updated to the latest drivers, to no avail.The problems weren't limited to my machine, as my friend bought the same device and experienced the same problems.Please, do yourself a favor and avoid it.
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.
These low volume chips are to find at local venders. However, some of the older cameras and devices require them.This vender's price and service was exc llent.
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.
I needed a cable shorter than 6 feet. The 1' cable I had was too short. The snagless feature is really useful since I have a tangled nest of cables under the desk - disconnecting and re-connecting will not be a problem.
TOday, santa gave her a toy she could not wait to go home to try. I had to tell her it was broken and the tears flew. We have windows xp and it will not run on this. We have searched in hopes to find updated drivers without luck. Will my 3 year old loose faith in Santa, no. But it was heartbreaking. Her passion is drawing and this would of been a perfect present.Anyone out there have drivers they made for this? if so, please write and let me know!
Awesome stand that holds my 15" MacBook Pro at an ideal height as a second monitor to my 24" Apple LED Cinema display. It will also work well with older MacBook Pros with disc slot located in front since the bracket that keeps the machine from sliding off is located in the middle even though there are rubber pads which are awesome grippers. You will also notice a notch in that middle bracket so you can push the lock button to open the MacBook. The rubber grippers also keeps the machine elevated for airflow.Well thought out and executed! Perfect appearance to go with Mac products.
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.
Sometimes I hear the cassette rolls &#34;grrnch, grrnch,....&#34; But more times than not it turns smoothly. I like it. Nothing more to it. Order arrived on time.
Canon Digital Elph Accessory Kit for Canon SD750 - Bought this because I wanted a second Battery for an upcoming trip. Exactly the same as one that came with camera. Long lasting and takes a charge quickly (about 1 1/2 hours for full charge). The case and neck strap was an extra bonus. Good price - battery alone would have cost more then what I spent on the kit with accessories if I purchased it from a store. Nice quality case, personally I don't use the neck strap. Would recommend this for anyone who is looking for a spare battery for their camera at a good price.
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!
Yes, there may be technical reasons to go with a studio monitoring set of headphones if you're going to be editing sound, but for listening and pleasure of wear, comfort, and all around improvement over previous Sennheiser HD's I love this set. I have had it on for about 24 hours and have to force myself to take them off to greet people and talk at breakfast--YES ALL NIGHT LISTENING and hearing my digital music anew. My HD600 and other HD's before were fine, but this has quality I don't mind paying the hefty price for. The bass is profound. I am not going to argue that technicians might find it colored...at some frequencies, but I am not a technician, but a person who listens to music for pleasure, and my health. HEALTH!! YES!! Music therapy!!! And these are better than analysis or shock therapy any day! I also have tinnitus and it takes special quality to pierce the constant internal noise in my head and this set seems to allow the hiss of my tinnitus to come from outside my head while the music gets inside my head (and a big head HD650 makes too!) I also was on a rifle team in the old days when we didn't even wear earplugs and for three years I shot a rifle 300 times a day. I find the HD650 pitches the sound into my right ear in a more excellent manner than any other device for listening I have used.I have bunches of ear pods, and iPod plug in phones, and other earphone and headphones, but I will not soon put these down. HD650's to me are exactly what I was looking for. HOnestly, I thought I'd have to pay closer to $500 to get this quality.For technical reasons, I suggest you listen in a headset before you purchase them if you are wanting to engineer sound...the bass can be too revealing at lower end...but why not? Of course most vendors let you return them in under 30 days. I think Amazon does. What's to loose, try your ears in these headsets is my advice.I love them. I don't want to take them off. They are so comfortable I forget they are on.What else would I like on them? Expresso machine and maybe some low fat cheescake balls from Sonic dipped in straberry sauce!Oh, Tibetan chants, Gregorian Chant, in Cathedran music, and voice are fabulous. I can hear the individual hairs in my ears responding to individual waves! This is specific and sort of magnified listening. 5 stars.Maybe one quick story about the HD650's: I have been listening to a recording entitled CALLING THE LAMA FROM AFAR, and it is Buddhist chant, and fabulous keyboard work mixed and really is inspirational for those of us who like that sort of thing, but I listened to the album last night for the 140th time at least, but the FIRST time on these headphones, and when some of the Tibetan percussion was played, I took the headphones off to see what the new sound in the house was (you can hear your environment some in these open earpieces which is great--ears like noses like to breath too--and anyway, I realized it was the same recording I'd listened to 150 times but now in a new and much more realistic way. The percussion ring was three feet behind my left ear off to the back--that's amazing!
I have a presario running win2000 and an old IBM pc (pentium 100) running redhat-7.0. All i had to do was just plug in the cables! It was a piece of cake. Great for a small price. Most other products with same features, without cables, cost nearly three times more. Hot swap key is also pretty convinient. The only downfall might be that the cables are a little short; but you cannot get this performance at such a price. Surely my favourite buy this year!
This was nice deal, charger is working fine.. but vender took much time to dispatch that one.
Man, it rewinds soo fast, it sounds like a car engine starting or something, I put in a tape for rewind on my old VCR and it takes like 8 - 10 minutes sometimes. But this thing is 8-10 seconds tops! very nice VCR picture quality almost that of a DVD player and sound is excellent too. Definitely wanna pick this up.
I love this bag, the construction is amazing and it fits two cameras (one with out a lens the other with) as well as four lenses and everything else I could need. I love the waist strap and the extra support strap that connects to the body strap, it makes this bag very easy to carry while climbing. The padding of the bag is amazing and I love the re-sizable compartments. The water proof cover that goes over the bag works well in moderate rain, though I have never tested it with extended water exposure.My only issue with the bag and the reason I didn't give it five stars is the fact that it isn't very woman friendly. I don't think any across chest bags are made for woman, but this has to be the least worst. I am six feet tall and have a large chest, this makes the "sling" part of the bag a little more complicated. To get the bag to fit securely I have to pull the strap tight, which makes pulling it into the front of my body a little cumbersome, but not impossible. I love that I can let the bag rest in the front of my body while I change lenses or grab an extra battery. What I am sacrificing in this camera bag is their advertisement about being able to grab your camera in ten seconds. This isn't possible if you're a busty woman, but isn't a huge down side to the camera bag. It's still comfortable, still protects my camera and as a HUGE plus looks like a back-pack.I'm a photography major and wore this bag to school every day through all of my classes last semester. It has a pocket to the back of it that is meant for a laptop which I used for books. The only people who knew that I was hauling a thousand dollars worth of camera equipment were those people in my photography classes; everyone else saw it as a back-pack. For this reason alone I felt safe taking it places with me.
Even after a power surge (146V) our pair still work great except for needing new bulbs after the surge. We live in the woods and they need to be cleaned frequently but even when they look too full of bugs to function they keep right on frying lol.
I like this speaker, the voice is nice and the quality is good, even I turn to very loud still sounds great...However, if you want your speaker has lots of fancy functions, this one might not fit your request; otherwise, this is a great product you should think of.
This was the wrong cord for a Dorid Razar. I didn't bother to send it back because it was so cheap but it was the wrong thing.
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 just brought KLH HTA-9005 speakers about a week ago and they are great! with the subwoffer i have (not a klh) it had plenty of bass on the lows and clean highs! i do agree with the assment on the wire. so thin i wouln't use it as kite string. my old front speakers were klipsch at over two hundred just for them and another eighty for the center and rear. the klh speakers blew them apart! I listen to a lot of dts and dvd audio and what a sound! and this is in a small room. i have found that most home theater amps can make regular stereo sound thin. also room size and accoustics count big time in how any speaker will sound.for my room size and money this is a best buy of all time
The "utility" program (that is required to use the device) does NOT work with Vista!Linksys has been promising the driver for over a year now but with no delivery. I called them again tonight (1/19/08) and still got the same answer "the driver will be coming soon". I think the Cisco takeover is just going to kill this product instead of making it Vista compatible. Don't waste your money on this one.
I've just upgraded from an Onkyo TXSR-602 receiver, which I moved to my bedroom(HT in the making)to this Denon AVR 2106. What can I say..... 100 watts@ 8ohms(rms power)!!!!! I have the Denon hooked up to an 12 speaker HT system in my bonus room. I have Front L/R, Cntr, Surround L/R, Surrround Back L/R and five powered subwoofers (Yep 5 subwoofers and a total of nine 12's). My front ch speakers have two 12" woofers each (with a mid bass and twtr) and are 4ohms (other 5 surround speakers are 8ohms) and the Denon has no problem with them. So it really rocks upstairs. After I hooked it up I watched "300" in order to fine tune the sound for movies and everything was shacking on the shelves. Now I just need to get me either a PS3 or an Xbox 360 for game time. I have a PS2 currently and it now has new life for the moment. There are so many options to choose from when setting up the receiver (except HDMI connections). I have all video inputs connected to a Samsung 61" DLP via HDMI 1.3 cables and all sound connected to the Denon via fiber optic.Features:Dolby D, Dolby D EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS ES, DTS ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, DTS NEo 6 Surround, DTS 96/24 and a host of other Denon specialized Surround modes. Cinema EQ, Room EQ, Auto setup mic ( My Onkyo had it also). A new subwoofer mode (LFE Normal and LFE + Main (subwoofer (s) simultaneously play the low freq signal range of the channels set to "Large" + the LFE channel sigals. It also has more xover freq settings than my Onkyo did. Video upconversion, rename input functions. It's just an awesome receiver. The only thing missing is HDMI switching. Below is the spec sheet from the Denon website.GENERALPower Output: Watts Per Channel* Amplifier Output Details* 125 Watts - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround)* 100 Watts - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround)* Dynamic power (Front L/R)* 120 Watts x 2 @ 8ohms* 170 Watts x 2 @ 4ohms* 200 Watts x 2 @ 2ohmsWeight: In Pounds 26.8Width (inches) 17.1Height (inches) 6.7Depth (inches) 16.4SOUND MODESProcessor(s) - Bit Depth and Type 32-bit Floating PointDolby Pro Logic IIx - with Cinema, Music, Game ModesDolby Digital Surround EX DecodingDTS ES Discrete 6.1 DecodingDTS ES Matrix 6.1 DecodingDTS Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music ModesDTS 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video ProcessingAudio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) - By sourcePure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputsVideo Game ModeMono Movie Surround ModeRock Arena Surround ModeMatrix Surround ModeJazz Club Surround ModeVirtual Surround Mode - For 2 Speakers/HeadphonesMulti-Channel Stereo Mode 5/6/7DSP Effect Modes 7Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)Active Center Channel In All Surround ModesCONNECTIVITYTrue 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input CapabilityTrue 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability (Denon Link & 1394)Assignable Digital InputsDigital Inputs: Coaxial 2Digital Inputs: Optical 4Digital Outputs: Optical 1Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner 10Phono Input MM typeSource Function RenamingAnalog Record Outputs 3Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video * with OpticalVideo Conversion -Composite to S-Video to ComponentVideo Conversion - Composite to S-Video to CompositeComposite Video Inputs 5Composite Video Outputs 3S-Video Inputs 5S-Video Outputs 2 plus MonComponent Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable *3 x 100MHzComponent Video Outputs 16-Ch. External Analog InputBanana Plug Speaker Terminals, All ChannelsCinema EQFront A/B Speaker Selector56 Station Auto-Preset Memory TuningXM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready - with optional antennaDirect Function (Tone Bypass)Volume Control Un-mutingSelectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20) Single LevelVideo Select ControlRS-232 Port - Third Party Remote ControllersIR Serial Remote In/Out terminals+12v Trigger Output - Assignable 2/25mAMulti-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT) 2S/3Z*Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-ZoneMulti-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs - Selectable Output Levels Fixed OnlyDiscrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* ZonesAssignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels with VolumeSpeaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround BackPre-Amp Outputs All (8)COMPONENT TECHNOLOGYEqual Power Amplifiers 7 chLow Impedance Drive CapabilityHigh-Current/Discrete AmplifiersIndependent Power SuppliesToroidal Power TransformerDolby Digital, DTS and DSP Modes - Analog Devices, Hammerhead SHARC24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices AD-1837Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate 24-bit/96kHzVariable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250CONVENIENCE FEATURESFront Panel A/B Speaker SelectorAuto Setup CalibrationAuto/Manual Room EqualizationAuto Setup Microphone Included/Type Y/Mold DM-S205Dual Surround Mode Spkr. SelectorIcon-Based On-Screen DisplayFront Panel System Setup ControlPersonal Memory PlusSystem Setup/Surround Parameters LockoutRelay-Controlled Protection CircuitsMicroprocessor User Re-setDetachable Power CordPre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands Y/RC-1016
Perfect for my use,works great,saves time etc.to switch from speakers to headset..Volume controls work,every thing about this device is A+...
I have been using this router for my home network for two years now. We have two PC's and one Mac Laptop on it. No problems at all. Easy to install, easy to set up. Just keeps chugging along without any problems. We have been through some power failures and issues with our cable service but the RT314 just takes it in stride. I like the size and the fact that it has a metal case instead of plastic. It just seems more substantial. I have it hidden up in the closet and just forget it is there.I see where some people report issues getting it hooked up. I am by no means a geek but just following the instructions resulted in good results. I know it is older technology but the price was right and it works quite well.Fast, efficient and no trouble. Gotta love it.
I love trackballs and I wanted one integrated into a keyboard and this fit the bill perfectly. It was plug-and-play on both my Windows PC and also on my Mac. It's a great gadget and I would give it a "5" except in my subjective opinion, it's a little tough to type on...the keys feel heavy and I often found myself veering off of the home keys and typing gibberish. But I have recommended it to friends and plan on buying several more. It's just so well designed and functional....
Yes, the Apple iPod video is nice. It has video playback(of course), can hold your whole collection of CDs, and is in the higher archy of MP3 player technology. Even though the iPod video is good, it's not as good as the Creative Zen Vision: M. The Vision: M has all the features the iPod has, but has a built-in FM radio. With the iPod, you have to buy a seperate device. Also, The Vision: M can record the radio. That's a pretty cool feature if I do say so myself. Finally, The Vision: M has twice the battery life for video. On the iPod, you can only play video for 2 hours. 2 HOURS!!!!! That's not even enough to finish a decent movie. All in all, the Creative Zen Vision: M is a much better buy. The consumer should do some research before they invest in an iPod when the Vision: M has more features and is the same price.
This system is a great buy overall. It includes all the standard features you'd expect from a home theater, with some nice extras. I recently started watching a lot of TV shows online, and many of them are in DivX format. The Philips HTS3544 allows me the freedom to burn the shows I download onto a DVD and watch them on my TV screen. There's also a USB port in the front of the DVD/receiver where I can plug in a jump drive or external hard drive and show my pictures on my television. Lastly, my favorite thing about my new home theater system is the iPod dock. I know this is pretty much standard now for systems like this one, but I have spent the last two years using an 1/8&#8243; to RCA adapter on the back of my ten year old stereo (also a Philips-Magnavox). The dock allows me to control my iPod Nano with its remote control, and charges my MP3 player while I'm playing my favorite music.Drawbacks? The initial setup was a pain in the [...], or rather the thumbs. I literally had to hammer the connection cords from the speakers into the back of the DVD/receiver. Otherwise, everything was relatively simple (plenty of cord length!). The remote is a little tricky to learn at first, especially the "dock" function, which controls my iPod. Also, the dock itself is a little flimsy in construction, and I would suggest you dig out the box your iPod came in and use the cradle adapter you got from Apple.How does it sound? Phenomenal for the price. The dynamic range and overall volume is more than enough for my medium-sized living room/kitchen area. And the great thing (at least in my opinion) is that the speakers, though they are plenty loud, seem to only project their sound in the direction they are pointed. This means that my 2 1/2 year old daughter can sleep soundly upstairs while my wife and I watch an action movie nice and loud. The sub-woofer, of course, bleeds through walls a bit, but that's just the nature of sound (low frequency sound travels through solid objects more easily). Speaking of the sub-woofer... it's just enough for my taste. It doesn't have a separate volume control like my old system did, but I'm okay with that. Some users who like more bass (read: too much) may want to opt out on this one, but I think most everyone will be satisfied.
This printer is quite cheap. However, its catridge is a problem. One problem I think is the cost for this catridge is much more than those of other brands. Another one is the quality of the print-outs is getting worse after you start to use it. The words are obscure and light... So I would rather pay a little more to get a printer with higher quality.
They don't tell you this very prominently, and they should--you must not modify the contents of an xD card except using the camera itself; otherwise you'll reformat the card, possibly rendering it useless, as the reviewer right beneath me discovered the unpleasant way. So don't ever use it with a card reader. If you're bringing picture files over to your neighborhood developing machine, transfer them onto some other media first.That's what happens when you have to use proprietary technology. Just about everyone else in the world uses SD now, but Olympus and Fuji insist on xD.
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.
This little bugger is perfect with my D40, when bouncing off ceilings, the pictures are naturally illuminated with great details and contrast. It recharges quickly and turns itself off when not in use for more than a minute or so; but quickly wakes when you need it. It is worth every penny.
After much debate and research, we decided to buy this speaker to use for our beach side wedding. We were worried about the sound quality and volume of the music over the waves, however the Block Rocker was amazing! Not only was the music loud enough but the officiant used the microphone provided so that our guests were able to hear our vows. It was the perfect size to carry down to the beach, and the battery never even came close to running low throughout the ceremony. When we were done, we packed up our gear and were able to bring the Block Rocker on the plane home as a carry on!Since then we use it almost daily whether we are taking a day trip to the beach, a camping trip in the mountains, outside gardening or just hanging around the house with friends! It really is exactly what you want for every occasion! We took it with us to tailgate before a concert last week and had numerous people stop by to tell us how great it was and ask where we got it! All of our friends love it and are jealous - they insist we bring it to every outing. I would imagine it would be a helpful tool for making presentations as well, we haven't used it as such yet, but maybe in the near future....Honestly, we bought it 3 months ago for our wedding with the intentions of returning it afterwards.... after using it the first time we knew we would not be returning it and it was exactly what we hoped it would be!If you're looking for an easy way to listen to your iPod with friends, etc. this is definitely the speaker you want to go with!
I first got this bag for free 3 years ago, rebranded for another store, when I bought my first MacBook Pro. Little did I know it was actually a MobileEdge and turned-out to be my favorite laptop case ever. When I got my nephew a MacBook Pro for graduation last year, I even passed-up that free case and paid for one of these. The magnetic flap on the front is convenient but yet very functional with some extra pockets inside for pens, etc., and the slide-out sleeve has what looks like bubble-wrap but made of cloth/felt instead of plastic...it alone protects my laptop well when I stow it between the arm of my recliner and end-table. :-) The handle is very comfortable to carry long distances, and the vertical design of the case is very accessible without requiring as much room to open as a "briefcase"-style case. I had a Targus bag before, but it just felt big and bulky. This bag carries all I need but still feels light...which is what my new thin MacBook Pro deserves.
I purchased this device to use with my Macbook Pro computer with the latest Leopard updates, and the latest driver updates for this product.The device did NOT function at all with either of my brand new "G-Tech Drive G" hard drives. These hard drives are the highest rated and finest the market has to offer, and the fact they do not function is ridiculous.What's worse is every time I plugged in either of my hard drives it forced the computer into a kernal panic (a message came up that said you MUST restart your computer).So my advice to perspective buyers is to steer clear until they get the bugs worked out.
As others posted, this 3-bay/5-drive rack fits the bill nicely at a good price. You will have a hard time fitting it into a mid-tower chassis with only 3 drive bays. The included 92mm fan is mounted in a plastic frame that protrudes from the back. The fan is excessively noisy, so if that's an issue, I recommend replacing it with a quiet fan such as Artcic AF9.
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.
These cables are great quality snagless patch cables and are reasonably priced. I run networking cables every day and these cables are among the best I've used.
I do not have an Ipod but I have several friends who do including my best friend who got hers for Christmas and is now returning it to get an Archos AV700 (the 40g one). I've played with her Ipod for an entire weekend so trust me I've got experience on it.1. Price: 30g for $300? It's a decent deal, not wonderful but decent2. Screen size: No one should ever have to suffer with a 2.5" screen3. Size: It's horribly thin, the wheel is smaller, my hands rejected it right away.4. Video quality: The video quality is actually pretty damn good it's very clear and crisp5. TV Transfer: I was very disappointed that the video ipod couldn't record from TV, apple is on what the 6th one now still no real improvements.6. Podcasts: Probably it's only major pro, the podcasting is easy and fun.7. Worth it? I'm sorry it's not, ipods are just a fad, if you want a decent media player with recording capabilities get a mustek 3.5" screen that's only $12 more in price and 40gigs. If you can spend more get an archos pvr with a huge 7" screen. Please wake up, there is more to personal media than apple and Ipod.
Pros:Super qualityBest flashAdvanced SoftwareEmail compatableSuper battery life (except for the one it comes with)StrongLightweightLCD DisplayAutomatically emails when transferredOrganizedBells and whistlesVideo option (if you have a Secure Digital Card)Wonderful camera lensCons:Flimsy battery doorPictures are a bit darker than wanted (it can be fixed)Zoom only works with viewfinder (which drains battery)Triggers on when you do not want it toAnd worst of all, the batteries it comes with are intended to be used while you immediately run out of the house to get the batteries it needs.Suggestions:You do not need a Camera Dock.Best batteries are AA NiMH rechargeable batteriesDo not leave it on overnight by accident or whateverGet at a 256 MB (or at least a 128 MB) Secure Digital Card if you want any videosKodak Accessories are a bit pricey, so get the cheaper ones that work better.The one thing that irritates me the most is they jacked down the price right after I bought it (and it was previously the cheapest 2.1 MP camera besides Aiptek which works horribly).Fortunately, I can get my money back since it was only two weeks! I am 90% sure.
I was a bit skeptical about how this replacement cover would be compared to the original (which I lost at a party). I was glad to see it is exactly like the original. Fits perfectly, looks authentic Canon (even though the packaging it came in did not look like it was packed by Canon).But on the whole, does the job and works great and reasonably priced. So 5 stars!
The SD300 looks like a great little camera. I was thinking about upgrading/replacing my S300 (3yr old 2 Megapixel) with waterproof case (100ft), but since can't even get to 10ft it would be pretty useless for SCUBA diving.
This item is top notch and i would purchase here again. Great item fast shipping, Thank youJan Clark
I just finshied setting up the speaker in my apartment and I absolutely love it! I own laptop with crappy speakers and I couldn't stand listening to mosquito-walking music with its annoying high-frequency sound. I usually voice-record lectures through my PDA(T3) and it was so hard for me to review them with my laptop or other speakers.Now with this awesome speaker, I can hear professor talking as if I am sitting in a lecture hall! Also, You are going to love Audio Control Pod. You can control power, bass, volume, or hook up headphone/portable music devices... It even has USB-based M-PORT so you can plug applicable players, on the Control Pod! Considering its feature with price of less than $45? This is something you must have! 5 stars from me!
Plug-and-play with my existing network, which is comprised of 2-wire router, Netgear switch and this Linksys switch. They all play well together. I'm happy with this purchase.
The Zen Micro Photo 8 GB MP3 Player is terrific. It is easy to use both for adding songs and play back. The menu navigation is well done.A few days after our MP3 player arrived it died. There was no misuse. Amazon sent us a replacement with no difficulty. I suppose that was a fluke.
This was my pest pda i ever got o and you HAVE to back up alot it WILL die and you have to leave the batters out for about an hour put new batts can put olds the net day thought but you WILL lose all your data so back up outher wise you will have nothing.I gave it 5 stars because it has never has compleatly died on me. Like this coputer or my outher palms.My grandafather gave me this one because he got a blue one with 6 mgs of ram.Also it uses AAAs so I dont have to buy the recharble batts that are about 40.99 and amost caust as almost as much as the pda.I us Ni-cd Ni-mh AAAs because I can recharge tham and they are not 40.99 for a batt that will only last about a year.
I purchased one of these in January for use in classroom presentations. The image quality is adequate for text, but graphics tend to be a good deal worse than they are with a lap top.The big problem for me, however, is the same as for other Mac users. If you upgrade to Panther (system 10.3) you start having problems. I'm still able to convert Keynote and PowerPoint presentations into the format that the system uses -- but it's hit and miss.Customer support on this issue was clueless. Mac users should beware.
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.
This is only good to use by itself within USA. The product is clearly marked " Electrical Rating 125VAC 60HZ". For you to be able to safely use this overseas, it has to be plugged to power converter/transformer that has an output of 110-120V. It is risky to plug this directly into 220-240V as it is not rated to handle such voltage. Monster Co. did not even bother to mention this. I will be cautious in buying Monster products in the future as they can be monsterously dangerous.
I can't tell you how pleased I was when I fired up the Belkin F5D6130 (coupled with a Belkin PCMCIA card for my Gateway notebook) and it worked!!! Even more impressive, was the fact that it took me less than ten minutes to do it (no lie).This Belkin wireless access point was added to an already existing network running through a LINKSYS Cable Router/Firewall>>DLink Hub. I was a little nervous about the whole process after reading some of the nightmare stories regarding DLink and Linksys solutions. I have to say that my worries were all for nothing.The access point is running on a 98SE machine while the PCMCIA card is running on an XP notebook. The first thing I did, even before plugging anything in, was to visit Belkin's site and download the latest drivers. I believe this really helped as I never even had to touch the CD's that came with the box-NOTE:the manuals don't even MENTION XP!!!I am very impressed with the distance and range I am getting from the AP/Wireless card. On a whim, I threw a pair of shoes on and carried my notebook out to the van in the driveway...sitting in the driver's seat, I was in awe to find that I could surf Amazon's site with little to no loss of speed! Incredible! (Bear in mind that all of the windows in the house were open due to the weather being hot, but STILL!!!!)All in all - I couldn't be more impressed with the Belkin products...hope you find this info helpful.
This printer is EXACTLY what I have been looking for--laser quality, at an inkjet price. After years of buying affordable inkjet printers, that always printed out sub-par looking documents, and ended up jamming or flat-out breaking with only light use, I started to think about going to a laser printer, although I never thought I could afford one. But the Brother 2070N fit my budget perfectly. Although I was scared at what kind of quality I would get in a laser printer for SUCH a low price, I couldn't be happier!I'm running a Mac powerbook through wireless highspeed internet....set up was simple, with the included cd-rom (Windows and Mac discs both come with it). I'm running it wirelessly through the new Verizon FIOS system I just had installed...just attach the printer to your wireless router with the included 8 foot long network cable (if you need more length, or want to use a USB-to-printer cable, you'll need to buy that separately), install the driver on your computer, and you're up and running in a matter of 15 mintues. I could not afford a pricier machine, but thanks ot this little gem, I don't need to spend more--for under a hundred bucks, you get a super-reliable, easy-to-use printer. I only needed a printer for printing out directions, receipts, web pages, shipping labels, resumes....all the basics. You would be surprised, at how little color printing you actually do--unless of course you're doing business charts and such that require color--the black and white laser is the way to go! All in all, I couldn't be more pleased with this machine, or it's price! Do not hesitate--this is the printer to get! Such a deal! Thank you or such a great product, Brother!
Tripp Lite ISOBAR6ULTRA 6 Outlet Isobar Premium Surge Protector (3330 Joules)I have used this brand of surge protector for protecting computers, servers, audio video equipment, etc. This one makes 4 that I have though-out the house.
as a neophyte to the world of safari and in preparation for what will be my first adventure on the so-called dark continent, i thoroughly evaluated all of the top-end (mostly euro) brands before selecting leica's bn-series binoculars.the leica bn-series binoculars are without doubt one of the - if not 'the' - finest binoculars you can purchase at the given price point (in terms of clarity, resolution, focusing precision, light-gathering ability (brightness') portability, build-quality, etc.), and, apparently, are amongst the favorite of many of the leading professionals, sportsmen and naturalists.
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
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.
The clock, radio, and light functions spontaneously ceased working 3 months after I started using this clock radio; as far as I know, nothing happened to the clock radio to cause it to break.When it still worked, it was confusing to program, and required one to reprogram all stations, clock, and alarm times any time the clock was unplugged or the power went out, as there is no battery back-up. The light alarm is a bit annoying, as it flashes on and off, rather than coming on steadily. By itself, the light is too dim to use to read.Amazon will not take defective product returns after 30 days, so if you purchase a clock radio that breaks after a month, you will have to ship it at your own expense to Sony, and they'll replace it with the same lousy clock radio ("refurbished").
Got ripped off, paid for this item from acehardwareoutlet seller and never got it. Got an email from Amazon costumer service saying someone accepted this item, and there was an acceptance signature. Well, right now someone is enjoying this headphone paid by me. I strongly suggest not doing business with them. I am also disappointed with Amazon costumer service.
I bought this for my son for his birthday. After about 3 weeks it stopped working. Had to send it back. The company will reimburse shipping through amazon. No paperwork with product. Will see how it turns out after repair.
Like the title says It gets the job done. For the price you cant go wrong and every car with an old radio should have one. Thanks
I am currently on my second print server. The first one was always very hot, even if it was not being used. Well after a year it just stopped working. No lights nothing. The only reason I purchased another one was because all my other wireless products were Linksys. This time I attached a large heat sink to one side. This one runs much cooler. With all of the problems setting up my router, print server, range expander (all Linksys) I wish I had gone with another vendor. Now my range expander has stopped working after about a year and I assume it would be the same problem as the print server - heat. Oh well, this time I will switch to another brand and as my Linksys products die, I will replace them with their competitors brand. I am tired of customer service that can't speak English, setup instructions not written by English speaking employees and a total lack of knowledge of their own product.
Although the 760 came out mid-August 2005, the differences between the 700 and 760 is minimal. The customer service representative informed me that it is better to purchase the 700 model and later purchase the upgrade (3CDs & 1 DVD & approx 3 hours to download)in Dec/Jan. The upgrades will allow you all the same capabilities as the Roadmate 760 for a price of $100. Since the new model came out, the price for the RoadMate 700 has dropped signficantly.
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT BRAND NEW FROM AMAZON WITH THE LENS PACKAGE IT CAME WITH. AFTER TAKING ONLY 68 SHOTS IT STOPPED WORKING. I GOT AN F-- ERROR. I REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LENS AND IT STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE TOP BORDER WAS BLACK. I HAVE HAD THE PRODUCT FOR ABOUT 2.5 MONTHS SO IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I FOUND OUT THAT I HAD TO PAY $37 TO SEND IT INSURED BY UPS TO NIKON. I WAS TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED. I WAS SOLD A BAD EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE BEGINNING AND I STILL HAVE TO PAY TO SHIP IT BACK SO THAT THEY WOULD FIX IT. I DECIDED TO TRY NIKON BECAUSE MINOLTA WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. THAT WAS A SAD LOSS FOR THE PHOTO WORLD. I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER NIKON AGAIN.
The HDMI cable is taking the Fiber Optic out of the market place. Works fine though. I was just looking for better sound quality.
I purchased many rolls awhile ago. When pics were developed it was clear the film is bad/old. Don't waste your money.
The Bottom Line - I believe you will not find a better noise cancelling headphone in this price range. If you are looking for a pair with decent noise cancelling, pretty good sound quality, and good comfort at an amazing price, buy these. Don't let the low price make you think these are junk, they are far from junk! Amazing value for the price.I must say that I am quite impressed with these headphones. I bought mine back in 2006, and are still going strong with absolutely no problems. I travel quite frequently and have taken them with me on every single flight since I bought them. They have been on four different continents, and about 30 different flights as well as numerous road trips. I have thrown them in a backpack haphazardly and never once have they broken. As far as sound quality goes, these are not the best, Bose is better, but for their price, they still have very nice sound quality. The noise cancelling feature works very nicely. It does not completely block out all background noise, but it significantly reduces it. I actually like it better than the Bose, because I can still hear some of the things going on around me instead of being completely oblivious when someone walks up behind you. Comfort on these is quite nice, the first time I wore them for over and hour, I found them uncomfortable. My head hurt a little, because they were squeezing and my ears hurt where they were touching them. I took them off, gripped the metal bands, and gently bent them out a little. I also took better notice to whether or not they were resting on my ears. Since then, I have not experienced any pain with them, they are quite comfortable.
I've tried to install this scanner on three different computers with similar bad results. On the Macs (G4 running 9.2 or G3 running 8.6), the system freezes and has to be rebooted regardless of what I do. On the PC running Windows 98, the scanner can't be found. I have tried every possible combination to fix it, including downloading newer driver software, with the same dismal results. I have read every piece of FAQ published about this scanner and tried everything. This is my second piece of hardware from UMAX that came with such buggy software as to make it impossible to work. Support was also, as others have stated, non-existent. I'm cutting my losses and trashing this brand-new, never been used scanner and moving on.
I love that the wrist pad is raised which puts my hands/arms in the most comfortable ergonomic position. Great buy.
My wife is very happy with this DVD Player. The picture is the best that we have had so far. We have owned three different players over the years. We would make the same purchase again.Six Months Later: Product still works as well as on day one! It averages 2 hours of use daily. We definately would purchase this product again!
I researched a lot of headphones before buying these, and I am very happy with my purchase. Don't waste your money on expensive headphones when cheaper alternatives like these work so well.
Could'nt get to work. Right chip specs my Dell Demension 2400 just wouldn't take it. Called PNY and they told me to return and buy a different manufacture memory chip. I returned and received my money back. I bought another brand and it worked fine. Excellent service from Amazon.
It works as I understood it to work. It intercepts the call, compares it to the list you store in it, and reacts accordingly. I have not tested all the functions, however. I use the reject list and allow all other calls to pass.Two things to be aware of.Caller ID on phones controlled by the controller will not have a functional Caller ID.Because the controller has to intercept and direct the call, the caller will hear about 1 or 2 rings before you hear the first ring. You may have to adjust your answering machine pick up accordingly depending on how many rings you want the caller to hear before it picks up.
Honestly - there is no reason to cosider any other pre amp / Eq on the market.I could understand if this product was $100 - $150 then there might be a reson to consider the Eqs on the market for 30-40 but honestly for an extra 10 - 15 bucks the sound quality is so much better with the clarion - its a no brainer.This is THE ONLY pre amp that you should consider buying !!!!My only negative is that at night, even though the product is well lit, you cannot see where each LVL is.
I purchased this battery to have a spare for my SD790 IS.I didn't receive a Lenmar battery; I received a generic battery with less than advertised battery capacity (mAh). I contacted the company (the one with the cheapest price, hint hint), and they told me that they'd refund me and let me keep the battery. Great customer service! They probably figure that most won't notice the difference, but I did.So far, the battery hasn't died yet. I charged it to full, took over 300 pictures and the Canon battery meter is still showing 2/3 full. Perfect! I'm glad I purchased this over the oem, because I saved so much money and I get basically the same battery life as the Canon battery. Perfect spare!This battery works fine with the SD790 IS. No dreaded "Change battery pack" message, so I believe that this is one of Canon's cameras that isn't nit-picky about what battery you use. Of course, you can't beat an oem battery, but this one gets pretty close!
I know a mouse is good when it becomes an extension of my hand. The Kensington Ci25m is just that: it fits perfectly (I'd say I have an average woman's sized hand), its surfaces are non-slip and with a nice texture, it is responsive and precise. The scroll wheel is covered with texturized rubber and works very well. I got the Ci25m to replace a Targus retractable laptop mouse that died on me, and which I liked very much. This one is as good as that one, if not better (we'll just have to wait and see how long it lasts!). I insist on retractable mice to go with my laptop so as to avoid cable tangle, and don't want wireless models because of the hassle -- receptor to be misplaced, extra batteries and weight, etc. The Kensington is large enough to be a "regular" mouse, not quite the tiny size we see on so many laptop mice, and it suits me just fine.
I am very pleased with my docking station. It was inexpensive, shipped right away, and works great. I took it to work with me, and all of my co-workers love it too!
Easy to use, easy to load, easy to navigate. Seems to play back all formats. Just bought a second one with a bit more memory. Not as sexy as some of the color display ones out there but also not as expensive and doesn't go through batteries as quickly either. Save money and make sure you have rechargable batteries.
I have an iPod 3G and an iPod 4G. When I plug this charger into either one the screen displays "charging is not supported with this accessory".
I bought this for my fiancee who has never previously owned any iPod or MP3 player. She uses it while doing lab work with the Altec iM7 boom box (which produces good sound, considering the compression limitations of the source material) that I also got for her. She loves it and, like tens of thousands of others, is becoming addicted to it. She doesn't want it to be a video player or a phone but rather just to play music and NPR downloads so it is jsut about perfect for her needs. So far, the only drawback is that we're having difficulty finding a car-radio attachment that works well since she doesn't have a cassette player in her car and needs to use one of the cigarrette lighter plug-ins. But that is not the fault of the Nano itself. But remember, you do need to buy a shell or a case because the Nano (like all iPods) easily scratches.
I ordered 50 feet of cable for two speakers in a 10 X 12 room and did not have enough cable! RIP OFF maybe you should BUY AMERICAN at least we know how long 50 FEET is!
While there is no problem with the wireless optical mouse, the fingerprint reader does not function at all even after uninstalling, reinstalling and doing all of the other pomderous instructions that are not included with the product but have to be found from the start menu. I have never purscased such a useless product with the exception of MS's media networking system.Rob
I am most definetly an amateur photographer, but realized that for some of my indoor shots, the flash on my D40x was not enough to gain the effect I wanted. I don't do photo shoots, I just take pictures of my nieces, nephews, grandchild, etc. The recent photos I took at an indoor church wedding were perfectly lit.
This is my third X5. The battery is excellent in this unit, with a short charging time and a long service time. It's only weakness is that the control stick doesn't work as well as my that on my first X5. (My second X5 is still functioning, but it's control stick never did work just right either, and it has a short battery life. Although I bought it as new from Jet Audio, I think it was a returned unit because there was handwriting on the manual.) My first X5 was an X5L with a 30 hr. rated battery. It gave years of excellent service before giving up the ghost. Although I recently purchased an iPod Touch and find it to be an absolutely amazing machine, I still use my X5s for workouts and to fall asleep to at night because I can set and reset the sleep timer without looking at it. They have some other advantages over iPods, such as a built in mic so can be used as a voice recorder. Unfortunately, Cowon no longer makes the X5.
i dont speak english, i am from Paraguay..your product is verry good... thanks
If you are just entering the ranks of amateur radio and need a basic SWR meter to get started then this is for you.
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.
You sent me the incorrect product and the tips were rusted when they arrived. I sent a message to the Amazon partner and never hear a response. This was VERY disappointing.E-
Thanks a lot that's just what I needed! And it even was here way before the ETA! NO PROBLEMS FABULOUS SERVICE!Thanks
After the sad demise of my Film based EOS I have been waiting for a while to see whats what before jumping back into the SLR market. In the meantime I have been using one of Canons point and shoot digitals and was quite impressed with the picture quality in the main, but thats a nother story. So now jumped back into SLR's with the Digital Rebel XT, what a great camera, easy to use for anyone who has used any EOS before, quick as you can basically turn it on and shoot, extremely light, maybe a little too light but still great for most uses. Must admit the kit lens feels a little on the flimsy side but as I splahed out on some other lenses this should not be a big issue.The pictures and I must say the software that comes with the camera have proven to be great, great clarity, good colour reproduction and easy to play witht he photos on my PC anyway.All in all a great deal of performance for the money.
Working great for me. Have no issue. Charging time and charged life time is great.
It was not easy to find this. however, it works fine. It plugs in the outlet without a long cord. I like that.I did not know that I had to have a charger for my sansa. I wish that the retailer had this when I purchased sansa. It is costly afterall with S & H.
We use these small ' bags ' as mini tool kits for traveling techs / engineering staff.They are just the right size for the tools we change out for our purpose.VERY cost effective for us !!!
I am using this batteries in my digital camera and they have plenty of life, the charging time is short (4 hours with 2 batteries), and they have 2700 mah, that is a lot of power for my camera. Love this product!!!
I replaced a 12 ft. monster with this Acoustic Reasearch cable and more than doubled the sound out of my subwoofer. I will never use Monster products again. I was always complaining about the subs I had and finally bought an Earthquake subwoofer and still was not satisfied. But after the Acoustic research cable went on, I realized it was a cable problem. I will stay with AC. products from now on. Curt
I ordered this because I wanted a roller set with an on/off switch; I was tired of crawling under my dressing table to plug my rollers in every morning. Well, this set works ok, and it does have a switch---but it also has a completely detached plastic lid. Whose idea was that? I am ready to either throw it away or duct-tape it so it simply flips up. I do not need the minor daily irritation of dealing with this separate part. And here's another brilliant idea: how about a clip storage that actually works? There are three different sizes of clips wth this set, and the genius designers decided they'd all fit into a single little horizontal channel in the front. There's no way to keep them separate, and they don't actually even fit in there if you do try to use it. I keep my clips in a little velvet bag (yes, another item to keep track of). What a piece of junk. I wish somebody had included this info in a review---I never would have purchased these stupid rollers.
This is awesome.i can carry it anywhere i go with me now since i have a notebook and it is always with me.So no need to get frustrated anymore.
My husband uses this on his car when he won't be driving it for more than a week - sure beats calling AAA to come jump start the car. Easy to use.
For a product as versatile as the palm zire 72, the 2gb memory card is a great addition. I was able to put over 170 songs for my mp3 player and add several large excel files as well a several videos of my newborn grandchild. Why buy and expensive mp3 player or ipod when I already have all the functions I need with my zire 72. Great product accessory to an already great poduct. Top notch!!!!!
I just bought this HDTV set this week and very desappointed with its picture and color quality. I am still waiting for a new HD converter box from Cox Communications, so I cannot say much about the HDTV programs. But for a normal TV channel, the picture and color quality are much worse than my old regular TV set. The picture is very blurry, and color is at best unnatural. All adjustments on the color settings are in vain. With this size of screen, your eyes will be under tortures when the pictures are not good. I can hardy watch an entire movie.I had hope that these problems are related to the fact I do not have yet the HD box. But when reading other postings, I know now I am not alone. Not sure how to resolve this, but for potential buyers, be aware. I've done a lot of researches, but don't expect this type of problem for a set at this price. Make sure you watch an ordinary non-HD program while shop around, don't just rely on what the stores show you in demo.
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 have owned these speakers for a month now and every room needs a set of these Sonys! I bought these for my bedroom to place on shelves in corners of the room. There is no hanging mount on the back of these speakers since they are made to sit on a flat surface. No big deal thought I would mention it though if you where wondering. All you need for these speakers is an amp and your ready to go! If you have a stereo receiver just hook it up to that, no need to spend extra money on an amp.these speakers sound great out of the box with amazing deep clear bass and crisp highs. If you are looking to buy theses to replace old speakers in a 5.1 setup I would highly recommend buying two sets and redoing you whole system because they are easily worth the money and your system will sound 10x better!In a room these speakers can fill it with clear distinct lows, mids, and highs. DEFINITE BUY!!
Our family has a number of iPods. I am on my second (a classic 160), my 13 year old daughter is on her 3rd (1st gen shuffle, 1st gen Nano, now 2nd Gen Nano). My wife has my first iPod (4th gen 40GB) as hers, and my 11 year old son has the daughter's first shuffle. When he saved his money, he wanted something different. He bought a Zune.From his perspective, the battery lasts forever, the screen is huge, and he loves that he can send pictures and tunes back and forth with his friends. From my perspective, it's built solid, has a killer screen, the Zune software was quick to load and doesn't interfere with iTunes. The wireless was a snap to setup, even with security, and it syncs well (but doesn't seem to sync video over wireless). The interface is less restrictive than iTunes, as you can grab and load music from a "guest" library with ease. Overall, I'm really impressed with the look, quality, and features of the product. If they'd come out with this before the iPod, we'd all be singing a different tune. As such, MS beat Apple in the OS war, and has as much chance of winning this one as Apple has of gaining back OS dominance.
This is not a genre I usually read, but bought the book because Bujold's Vorkosigan series is so good. The style is very different, but the intricate plotting, rich characters (even the minor players have plenty of texture) and witty dialog are definitely the caliber I have come to expect from her. And the world and culture she has created for those characters to live in is, if anything, even richer and more satisfyingly &#34;real&#34; than the Vorkosiverse. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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.
The first Blu-Ray disk I purchased wanted an upgrade to the firmware and there isnt anything on samsung's website higher than what I have.The network broke after 3 weeks and no no Netflix.I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone
I use Windows 7 Premium 64bit and I also run Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit in VMware workstation for work. All buttons and functions work properly in both the host an the guest machines.This trackball is solid Logitech. It feels substantial and the buttons and track back are well made. Cleaning the trackball is a snap. Just pop it out, give it a wipe, and done. The software is also very easy to use and to customize the buttons to your liking. I am not a huge fan of the external USB radio transmitter that is used and that alone might have stopped me from buying this). It does not use the Logitech USB receiver other mice use, so I wouldn't recommend trying to travel with it.The programmable buttons are great. I like the default assignments, but I programmed the scroll lock button to send "Enter" instead. I have set-up Windows to move the mouse to the default button when a dialog appears, so I can just hit that key rather then moving the mouse or moving my hand back to the keyboard. It's a little thing, but it's productive.A note about fit. I did not ding the score for fit since fit is very personal. What I like may not be what you like. But here is my $.02.If you can get to a store to try it out, do so. I have average sized hands for someone who is 5' 9" tall. The Trackman is a little bit big to easily get to all the buttons. I tend to rest the side of my hand on the desk which means I can easily get my index and ring fingers on the ball, my ring finger on the right mouse key, and thumb on the left mouse button and the forward/back buttons above the left click. The other buttons along the top ridge are out of reach. I have to shift my hand. Not a huge deal until you consider my hand is now out of place with respect to the trackball and buttons so I have to shift back and forth. It's an annoyance for me.I have tried moving my hand up to rest more on the ample real estate on the back of the body, but that is more uncomfortable. I also tried floating my hand over the unit. That hasn't stopped me from using the Trackman, but I am not likely to buy another one these models. However, if you find it fits your hand, then this I highly recommend this trackball.
It is as easy as others say - I added it to my DSL system in less time than it took to read the (sparse) instruction manual.Plug in, turn on. DoneThe manual devotes a whole page to CAT5 cable construction but does not say which type (straight or crossover) to use between the EZXS88 and the DSL modem. (Its straight, as are the cables between the EZXS88 and the computers).
Lots of cons on this cheap brand printer, no wonder it sells for "peanuts." You get what you pay for.1. Printing speed nowhere close to the 17ppm claimed. More like 10ppm. And VERY NOISY! Unnerving kind of noisy.2. Toner is defective. I went through two cartridges and both gave "low toner" warning after just 20-30 pages. I had a similar problem with an HP in my office. I heard someone else with this one who also has the same warning all the time.3. Low resolution. Max is 600x600. I went to a couple local stores and found Okidata models for slightly more money but resolution as high as 1200x2400. You'll see the difference when you print on high quality paper.4. Poor tech support. Called support about the warning 7 times before getting connected. Technician spoke with heavy accent. He tried to be courterous but was no help because we couldn't communicate.5. [SO] ugly.
This monitor is one of the best investments we've ever made. The clarity of the picture is to die for. They've come down in price since we made our purchase, but I'd buy it again in a minute.Here it is, more than five years later, and it still works as good as ever. Well worth the investment!
I bought this item because I wanted a 2-line digital answering machine. I was very disappointed in the audio fidelity, but even more so in the programming. For example, both by phone, and on the face of the unit, it is not easy to erase calls. Comparing the programming to other units I've used, or your local Bell answering service, the speed of use is lacking. I don't have a suggested alternative, but I am not ready to see this is a good product.
I agree with the reviewer from Los Gatos, CA. I bought this model for the simple set-up and for compatabilty with my RCA TV, but returned it due to poor playback quality on SLP tapings. Thinking it was defective, I replaced it with the same model, but found similar results. If I can return it a second time, I'm getting a Sony or JVC.
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.
This was a great product, just what I needed and just as pictured. I use these to sit on a couch and watch video on my computer and they work great.
I got this drive after I filled up a FireLite 80Gb external drive. If you are looking for your first external drive, go for the bigger one, you'll probably want it anyway after a month or so.This drive is very easy to use and install, I just plugged it in and it runs flawlessly, didn't even have to use a CD for the installation, possibly because I already had the Bounceback software these drives come with installed from my 80 gig FireLite. When I migrated my huge (80gig) music collection over to this 250 gig drive, iTunes saw it as a new computer, using the backup feature from the 80 gig external saved all my iTunes music which disappeared when I simply copied the directory, so that feature paid for the drive for that one backup ... highly recommended!The one drawback of the 250 gig drive is that it is not as fast as the 80 gig FireLite, and considerably larger in size, although in the photos they look the same, the FireLite can fit in a shirt pocket, the CrossFire is more the size of a small novel at about eight and a half by five inches. Moving a couple of gigs from your internal drive to the external drive can take ten minutes or so. The other problem, which is perhaps more my problem than the product, is that 250 gigs is so big that it's easy to just dump stuff there, making things hard to find later when you have to chase information across three drives.I use my computer mainly for music, and the edit files are huge, since they contain the information for 64 tracks of audio in .wav format as well as all the information of my edit activity for undo's ... a single song can easily take 3 gigs worth of information to edit; at any rate I dump a lot of tracks onto the Crossfire when I start getting messages that I'm low on disk space (I usually keep my current project on the internal drive, use the 80 gig just to backup my computer, and the 250 for storage of music editing files), and in my rush to try to give Windows the 300 Mb that it needs to function I can get sloppy about organizing my transfers to the CrossFire.All of this is technical information about MY particular uses; in general, here are my experiences:- Extremely easy to install- Huge amount of storage- Easy to backup huge files quickly- Robust, well built unit- Transparent to Windows, just another drive (I'm up to G:\ now)- Will work with other units without conflicts- Fast, not as fast as the FireLite, but no lag playing music files- Easy to store, larger than FireLite, but at 8.5"x5"x1.5 easily stowed- Easy to remove for safe storage of information offline- Very easily swapped from one computer to another: Portable Library- I highly recommend this product; my experience has been great (2 months)- I also like my FireLite; it has my internal drive backed up for safety- Backup ALL your information, can bring your 'puter back from the dead- I would go as far as to suggest buying both an 80 gig and the 250 gig, (or even two 250's if you can afford it)at once: one for extra storage and one for safe backup of your internal drive. I've had the 80 gig unit for about six months and two months on the 250 gig drive, and so far, these units have rehabilitated my laptop, which despite its 60 gig drive, fills up quickly with just program files.If you have large files like a large music collection or are doing home video editing, you NEED this 250 gig drive. It will make your life a lot easier as far as file management and information storage.If you THINK you need more storage, get this! If you do a LOT of editing of large files, get TWO, they won't conflict. (I remember installing hard drives in my first 386 computer back in the early 80's, and having to configure the IRQ's and interrupts and i/o hex addresses, as well as dealing with screws and wires, it could take two days just to get the computer to boot the new drive ... so very different from just plugging in a drive, and if you want it offline, simply unplug it, move it to another computer if you want, just plug it in again.)Oh, by the way, even though my computer says it has a "Firewire" port, the jack on the computer didn't match the plug that came with the unit. I don't know if this is a Fujitsu (my computer) issue or a general issue, my guess is that on a Mac or possibly a more mainstream computer like a Dell the jack/plug thing wouldn't be an issue, but if it is, the USB i/o works fine.May all your bits and bytes be productive ones,Cheers,Clockspinner [...]
I'm really impressed with this tripod. I've been using an $1100 Manfrotto tripod, so I was skeptical about spending $200. The fluid head moves very smoothly and with the lock adjustments tight it simulates a drag adjustment. The ball setting for the head allows a super quick adjustment for level---easy to see with the bullseye level attached to the head. Just unscrew the vertical bar under the head and the ball rotates in its base to any desired angle. The tripod shipped with an extra mounting plate, but the allen wrench that was supposed to be in the bag is not in the bag. The carry bag is very nice.
Unwatchable with a 2.4G phone. Horizontal lines plus popping audio. I have a 802.11b 2.4G wireless network in the house which works fine with a 2.4G cordless phone, and also caused no interference with the Terk. The Terk and the phone however were unable to live together, so it's going to be headin gback to the shop...
I got this as a replacement for my previous VHS-C camcorder, since video quality wasn't good anymore. I researched technology websites and at retail stores I tested as many DV camcorders as I could and I really liked this one over the others. Sony is a reliable brand, in video stuff you can say they are the best in the business.Now that I own it I really like it and I think it was a great investment. Although, I would suggest you get video editing software should you want to create VCD's or DVD's I won't recommend any in particular because how software works depends on the computer and personal preferences, but I use My Dvd 5.2. And I like the VCD's and DVD's I have created even with 5.1 surround sound. I also use movie maker included in Windows XP to send video files to my relatives overseas.The video quality is great and you can back up on VHS tapes too, in case you're no interested in creating digital discs. I have read reviews against the sound, but for me it's OK, the only thing it lacks is a flash in order to take better still pictures, which you can take even as you are shooting video.I'm really pleased with its performance and I don't regret getting this camera. It was a great deal and worth every cent.
I stumbled across this laptop bag in 2004 at a garage sale. It was brand new, hadn't really been used at all. About 4 months later I changed jobs and began to do a lot of traveling. This bag has been so amazing and durable. My wife calls it my man purse because I take it everywhere. And though it is heavy, I'm willing to pay the price for all I'm able to fit into it. My laptop and power supply goes into the middle spot. I used to use the tie down straps but I don't find it necessary as my laptop is large enough that is doesn't move around inside. I keep 1 3/4" 3-ring binder in the filing area, along with a few magazines. In the front pouch I have meds, toothbrush, comb, my Myfi wireless hotspot, a small point and shoot camera, plus headphones and charging cables and more. In the front flip section I have my passport, my checkbooks, pens, a calculator, business cards and more. Amazingly, after all this time, the strap has never broken. The leather has held up really well and the zippers have never been an issue. They always work - ALWAYS. This is important on an item like this. Just recently the wire frame has started to come through at the corners as this bag ages. It is to be expected. But once this got really bad I expected the bag to just fall apart. It hasn't.Now, nothing's perfect, so here's what could be better: It could be a touch wider. You see, it's great to take a 15.6" laptop and figure out that you need a 16" bag to fit it in, but then there is the trouble of the power supply. My Dell XPS has a large, flat and wide power supply. I can may it fit in the same pouch with the laptop itself, but it is pretty tight. Making the bag just an inch or two wider would be great. Making it lighter would be great on the wishlist of improvements, but I would not ask for that if it sacrificed the durability of the bag, which for me has survived 8 great years worry free. Thanks Targus!
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.
I upgraded to a Visor setup from my old Palm Pro, and this was the first accessory I bought--I simply could not live without a keyboard. I write for a living and often compose full articles this way--I call it my &quot;laptop killer.&quot;I was pleasantly surprised to find that the GoType Pro is subtly but significantly improved over the old model--namely, the key response is crisper, the angle of the keyboard is more comfortable, and the arrow keys have been repositioned. Being able to HotSync through the keyboard (with the included USB cable) is a nice perk. I often find myself writing on commuter trains, keyboard and Visor propped up on my knees--and as uncomfortable as that sounds, the GoType makes it fairly easy and managable. I'm thrilled with this purchase.
These didn't quite fit on my 2 HP desktop computer cases, but 2 top screws did fit, and a bit of black duct tape on a black case along the bottom, and they work (I'm NOT a 'form over function' type of guy). As mentioned, they're a metal mesh, not any type of foam filter material. They won't keep out ALL the dust, but certainly reduce it, and do keep out the larger items such as hair and carpet lint... You still have to periodically open up your case to blow out the collected dust on the cpu heatsink and fan, but less frequently, and it's a lot less. The filters being metal, easy to wipe their surfaces with a cloth when you do your dusting... Worth it to me.
I've had palm PDAs since they came out and swore by them. My latest Tungsten E turned out to be a big disappointment. Not all the software on the CD works properly. VersaMail does not sync properly with Lotus Notes for us corporate mail users and I don't have the time to patience to chase down patches. After 1 year the right side of my screen no longer responds, apparently this is a common problem from what I read on the forums. The warranty here in Canada is only 90 days and you only get a reburbished model. The battery runs down like crazy too. I've also been waiting for the WiFi card that never materialized despite a year of waiting and promises on Palm's behalf, that turned out to be a good thing.When the sceen totally dies I'm heading to Pocket PC. Don't waste our money on this one.
I'm using my shredder alot for different things. Very happy with the product!! I'm using it for cheese. Many vegatables cut really good in the shredder.
Good bag for the price.Snug fit for laptop, enough space for essential equipment( mouse, power supply, removable drive etc.)
I expected to get a WG311v3 instead I got a WG311v2. Also, Netgear is not abble to supply a driver for Windows Vista at this point. v3 would have at least a beta driver.
As described. However, I should have paid attention to the length of the cords. 3' cords have limmeted reach. Works good though and seems to be of good quality.
excellent product, easy install with software that works..who could ask for more?
Excellent pice of equipment ot have is you present to audiences. I find it handy and on time all the time.
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
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.
In October 2007 my lab bought an Epson V750-M scanner. This is my second experience with it, having had a previous lab buy one in May 2006, soon after its introduction. The SilverFast software is ok, but I usually use Hamrick's VueScan Pro ($90, www.hamrick.com), because I often want its 16-bit "raw" (tiff) mode, where the data goes straight to disk (gamma = 1). I also have a lot of use for the V750-M's infrared scan mode, which is easy to set in VueScan Pro.The 4800 dpi mode is just marketing hype. You would need your specimen to be in perfect focus to make use of this setting. An 24-bit RGB 8.5x11 inch scan is 1.3 Gigabytes, so a 4800 dpi scan would be 4x that size! Even at 2400 dpi, I needed to put a pile of copier paper on top of an archival warped photo in order to flatten it reasonably well (I bought the V750-M specifically because it has a large gap between the glass platen and full size transparency lid - I have thick objects to scan). On the positive side, at 2400 dpi, the way too fine to read by eye inscriptions/miniature photos on a colleagues family tree was easily read on the computer monitor after scanning (I further improved the readibility in Photoshop by switching to 8-bit monochrome mode, unsharp masking [filter menu - sharpen - unsharp mask: 100%, 5 or 15, 0], and contrast adjusting so that min and max intensity sliders were at the X-axis asymptotes of the histogram peak in Image - adjust(ments) - Levels.Of course you 9or I) should not be scanning full page specimens at 4800 dpi. Professionally, I am a light microscopist, and one application for this scanner is to scan biomedical microsope slides. I have previously scanned and posted on the Internet a "whole slide image' of a mouse ( http://home.earthlink.net/~tiki_goddess/ ) using a Microtek 35mm slide scanner (Microtek 4000tf/Pathscan unit). The slide scanner does a much better job focusing and resolving fine details than the Epson V750-M. That said, unsharp masking improves the apparent sharpness of slide images from both scanners, with the Microtek being superior (also a bit more expensive at time of purchase 2 years ago).The optical density range (a.k.a. Dmax) is ok, but a bit hyped, as tested using calibrated optical density step tablets and Edmund Scientific neutral density filters.The Epson V750-M is far superior to any flatbed scanner from several years ago. If you are going to use it at high resolution (2400 dpi or higher), buy lots of computer RAM (RAM is cheap!), though recognize that Microsoft Windows (all versions) does silly things allocating RAM for applications.Printing high resolution scans - there are now plenty of commercial and academic facilities that can print large enough posters to take advantage of your high resolution (i.e. 2400 dpi) scans. For example, my University photo place (http://calder.med.miami.edu/biomed/graphics.html) charges $8/square foot for archival quality prints on their Epson Stylus Pro 10600 printer ("up to 44" wide" in one direction, can be a very long banner in the other direction if you want). My calculations are that the family tree artwork I scanned for a colleague (~16x10", left and right scans merged in Photoshop) should look great printed full height on the Epson (i.e. ~64x40", for about $200 - not counting the price of an appropriate frame for his living room wall).
After receiving this SD card from Amazon[.com], I was looking for instructions but it was not included. So I inserted this in my new HP iPAQ 1910 PDA and it worked. Even I don't have to format it as needed in other SD cards. It is a great product without any doubt and moreover it is having 5 years warranty from Manufacturer. What else we want. Highly recomended.
These headphones are ablsolutly awsome! The sound quality is mind blowing, I actuly thought someone was spaeking right next to me once or twice. The sound cancelling works but it could be better, it seems less like noise cancelling and more like an amp. The 3 different ear bud size ensures a great fit. If you have 23 dollars i really suggest you buy these.
I love my retractable headphones! The sound quality is really good, they're comfortable & super convienent!
For those Windows machines where you need to add an IDE secondary and perhaps a SATA drive, the 5" bay can be used easily by attaching the bracket kit. I've upgraded three machines with these brackets.
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 and CrossFire models. In my opinion, the FireLite is the best external hard drive for those who travel because of its small size and light weight. These CrossFire units provide an excellent amount of storage space in a tight enclosure (just 1.5 inches think and 8x5 inches in length and width).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. Then again, you should drop any hard drive or device containing a hard drive and expect it to keep working... you might get luck, but you shouldn't expect it.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
Excellent product I recommend it 100% top quality it always guaranteed gacalidad can buy with confidence for this place satisfied with the good product recommended
It's much easier to install USB devices. I like the cord "clip" on the side that keeps the cord from getting tangled. It was easy to install and use. No Problems!
The results achieved using this device are outstanding. I bought it in '04 and was running Windows 98. However, I've since purchased a new computer running XP and now I summer from persistent software crashes. I like this scanner enough that I've actually considered buying an inexpensive computer and a copy of Windows 98. However, I'll probably just purchase a new film scanner instead. It's sad to give up such an excellent device because of software issues.
This item was purchased for a LONG plane trip overseas. I needed something to pass the time, and I wanted to pack light. SO I was looking for a mp3/CD player that would play the mp3 without converting to CDA (cd audio) I could easily pack 4 mp3 filled CD's better than a whole 48 CD carrying case! The accessories (ac adapter,car cassette adapter and car power adapter) are sure to fit any need. I use rechargeable batteries in this device, but the back up ac adapter is nice to have as well.The item does work well and is very intuitive. It's ease of operation gets high marks from me. It claims 10 hours of mp3 music, 100 second skip protection, cd/cdrw compatibility, and program and shuffle. The bass boost is a nice touch too.You can't go wrong with this purchase if you are looking for a nice portable mp3 player. There are smaller items available but no way will you get the same amount of music out of them. It is much simpler to just pop in a burned cd, than to download and transfer songs to a device. If you carry a portable CD player already then you know how easy they are to take along. This is the same size as those!My only word of warning is to be prepared to buy a new set of earbuds. The ones that come with this item are cheap and don't last long AT all!!Happy listening!
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 had doubts about this product from the mixed reviews. After receiving the item I was able to easily connect it to my tv. It took a few tries to make sure my tv was on the correct video line and I had to connect it directly to the tv not through my dvd player as this would not work. Maybe if I had tried to get some help from the manufacturer of the dvd player this issue could have been resolved. Anyway I have now been using the product for over a month and it works very well. There have been times when interference has interrupted the signal. This can be caused by a cell phone or a wireless router on occasion. I think a couple of times a neighbors wireless phone has caused interference as well. This can usually be remedied by switching to a different frequency. Overall I am satisfied with my purchase as the alternative would be renting another cable box. I would recommend this product to those who want an inexpensive way to watch a program on a second tv.
Unit works fine so far. Only problem is the constant power light whether you are using thr unit or not. It is annoying.
Battery Life - 5 Hours - GoodSaving Music as I Listen Live - GoodAble to listen to live xm at work inside a large concrete skyscraper - GoodOne bad - You can listen in your car, but if you go under a patch of trees, the signal goes out. Not sure how it works in a concrete building and not a patch of trees, but that is the only downside I see.
I bought and used one of these years ago. Absolutely loved it. It is whisper-quiet, very thin and light, and keeps the case bottom of my Macbook Pro quite a bit cooler. (I check often using IStatPro just for fun.)My one caveat emptor: the Lapcool uses a proprietary USB cable. (And it's not attached, like some other brands do.) The jack on the Lapcool itself is a round power-adapter hole. The cable has the round power plug on one end, and the USB plug on the other end.During a move, I lost the USB cable. Being proprietary, you can't just buy one, and regular USB cables won't work. Without it, the Lapcool is useless. By chance, I found a leftover power adapter from something else, and its plug fit into the Lapcool and does power it -- though that makes it much less portable.I've now bought a second Lapcool to keep with me. Very happy, and so is my Macbook's bottom.
My Camera ReviewThe A710 IS ("A-series 7 Megapix ImageStabiized) Canon doesn't carry theprice premium of either the "miniature" digicams or the big, fancy SLRs.Yet it packs a lot of the SLR's power and flexibility and you can stilldrop it into your pocket and run.If you haven't changed your camera in a couple years, here's what'llmake you glad you waited until now:1. AVAILABLE LIGHT PHOTOS are now doable because (a) "film" speed is upfrom ASA 100 or 200 to ASA 800 (some SLRs reach 1600, but now we'reclose) (b) shutter speed: if you could hand-hold steady enough at 1/30thsec before, with image stabilization you can do 1/5th sec easily. Thisis the first A-series camera with image stabilization, and Canon doesnot "cheat" by running an image processing algorithm on an alreadyruined image. Instead, they move a lens element floating on tiny ceramicbearings with a piezoelectric (??) transducer to prevent the image fromsmearing across the CCD sensor in the first place. I agree with Canonthat I.S. technology is good for up to 3 f/stops, 2 for sure.2. GREAT ZOOM, SAME f/2.8 We note with tears and regret that Canon isstill handing out f/2.8 lenses that drop to f/4 or worse when zoomed fromwide to tele. C'mon guys, this is the company that holds the worldrecord for fastest commercial camera lens, f/0.95, the company that beatNikon's f/1.2. I go with Canon for the sharp and undistorted optics, Ilove the zoom range, doubled from everybody's 3x optical to 6x here(5.8mm-34.8mm, or 35-210mm 35mm equivalent), and now I can use the long210mm-equivalent tele because image stabilization acts like bumping upthe shutter speed 2 or 3 notches.3. MACRO MAGNIFIED. The macro range has always been great on theseA-series Canon (here, from 0.4"), but impossible to use unless you carried a bigmagnifying glass to figure out if the screen looked focused or not. Nomore -- the magnifier is built in. A large rectangle in the middle ofthe screen shows a magnified image as you shift the focus! (Press theFLOWER/MF button once for MACROMODE, the press it again forMANUALFOCUS.) When you press the shutter button partway down, the magrectangle disappears leaving an uncluttered view for image composition.Now you don't have to try your old tricks of putting a spare plus lensfrom Grandma's glasses in front of the camera so that it can focuscloser. If you do, you should turn off image stabilization, because thealgorithm's assumptions about camera lens focal length have beeninvalidated. So how do Canon's official WIDE, TELE and MACRO clip-onlenses work? Just fine. But now you have to go deep into the menu tree(MENU / CAMERA / CONVERTER / WHICH? ) and tell the camera which one isclipped on.4. REVIEW of past shots is fast, and the modern "ring button" controlsmake mousing around on magnified shots much faster and more intuitive.5. KEY SPECS, PARTING SHOTS:Seven Megapixels (3072 x 2304)6x zoom: 5.8mm-34.8mm (35-210mm 35mm equivalent) f/2.8 drops to f/4.8 at tele2.5" LCD screen, optical viewfinderManual Focus: has excellent magnified screen for macroMacro Focus Range: 0.39 - 21.6 in.Aperture priority exposure gives you one-button control of how much toopen the lens vs whether to push shutter speed up or down,without having to set everything or lose autofocus.Custom white balance is a snap to use -- press FUNCTION, jog down onestep to the custom white balance icon, and press MENU to makesomething that **is** white or neutral gray **look** white orneutral on the display. If you don't have mixed indoor/outdoorlight or open sky illumination or strange fluorescents, AUTOWHITE BAL is fine.Sensitivity: Auto, Hi ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, & 800 ISOUnfortunately, AUTO is very conservative and you can't getthose available light shots you want; leaving the camera set on800 will ruin shots with sensor noise when you don't have to,and HIGHSPEED ISO AUTO, which would be ideal, is not availablein key shooting modes. You have to get out of any mode thatgives you any exposure control and use either AUTO (the cameradoes everything for you and doesn't tell you what it did--theRepublican mode) or PROGRAM, which is the same, but the apertureand exposure that you still can't do anything about are showncheerfully on the screen (Democratic mode).2 AA batteries, and they last longer than my old Canon with twice thepower (4 batts) and a smaller screen. Whoopee, in the IC chipworld, Moore's Law Rules!Camera released October 2006
Perhaps my most regrettable consumer electronics purchase ever. Misfeeds regularly. It has to print a test page, sometimes multiple times, every time a new cartridge is inserted, which is WAY too often for my taste. And every time I have no choice but to let it print multiple test pages, it's like a bitter pill. Oh, and they updated the software so that the 'soft proof' option is no longer available... meaning, you have no control over how much ink you use. Used to be, you could print something as a sort of draft, using less ink. But HP KNOWS that it's not selling you printers. The printer is simply a hook to get you to buy printer CARTRIDGES, and this one's a PIG.
The camera eats alkaline batteries, so buy a charger and batteries like the Monster Power Cells (I have two sets of batteries). These batteries will keep the camera going a long time after you would use up a few sets of alkaline batteries (or regular Duracell batteries).The camera only comes with a 16 meg memory card. I bought a Viking 256 meg card that can store from 20 to 800+ images depending on the image size and quality. I also purchased a memory reader which makes managing photos easy. I am using Windows 98, and the camera, card reader and memory cards are all working flawlessly. The connection is via the usb port, and I had to install the driver (a couple minutes) for the card reader. I did not install the Minolta cd, I already have some freeware to manage image files. I also bought a small camera case. The Tamrac 5694 works well. It is about 1.5 inches too deep, but otherwise snug. It accomodates the camera, Monster Power Cell charger and an extra card. It will attach to a belt, or over the shoulder with a detachable shoulder strap.My "package" was as follows:Minolta Dimage S414 $349.00Viking Intelliflash 6 in 1 USB flash Memory Reader $26.99Viking 256 MB CompactFlash Card $56.99Monster Cable Ultra High Capacity Power pack(charger with 4 NiMH batteries) $39.84Set of extra Monster NiMH batteries $19.95Camera case $20.00Total $512.77With other 4-5 MB, 4x zoom Digital cameras selling for $400 - $500+, this seems like a decent deal. The other cameras will also require an outlay of a few $$ more to make them really "usable".The camera takes a good quality image. It has plenty of useful features for both a snapshot enthusiast, or serious hobbyist. I fall into the serious hobbyist catagory. I like the manual mode and macro options among other things.
There's nothing "wrong" with this product, but I don't like it. I bought it because it stated it is narrow enough to use on planes or buses. The truth is, it's not. It's also pretty heavy and I had bought it because I have a bad neck and need something I can roll behind me instead of carrying it. I've gone back to a carrying bag rather than use this one.
Installed easily!! I used this converter withiSimple IS76 MediaWire iPod/iPhone Interface Cableto attach my iPhone to the factory radio. Makes for a clean install while retaining the appearance of the factory radio.
The Rhinotek cartriges for all the desktop large format inkjet printer such as the Epson 2200, 1270, 1280, 2000P are excellent for proof printing. I'm a professional photographer and enjoy the savings on my printing. Eventhough Rhinotek inks are dye-based inks, I enjoy the large color gamut and virbrant results. Most of my mentors uses Rhinotek for their proof photo output. Rhinotek is a good selection plus they give you a real reason to buy from them! Save the rhino.
This is a great product the only thing that disappointed me was the fact that my PRINTER already has a card reader. God I'm so stupid. I bought it because my macbook didn't have a card reader and all along my PRINTER has a card reader. Practically every printer now has a card reader.I thought the grip on the bottom of the reader wasn't enough to hold and stay on my desk and the reader kept ending up in the back and sometimes falling.Easy, plug and Go. No disk. Nothing just plug and it works right away. Works on Macbook, Macbook Pro, Mac, etc. and of course on PC.
Best remote ever!Even the most technology-dumb members of the family can work it!Nothing else to say- GREAT remote.I've even tried the 1000 (color touch screen model) with someone else. This does exactly the same things, just minus the touch screen, and a few hundred dollars!
Just saw this at Target today, 1/30/04. On sale for $19.99.Have a nice day!
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.
This excellent product was had for the best available price, and arrived very quickly.
This is an excellent pick for people looking to buy a LCD TV.Good Picture, sound and ofcourse excellent price. Bought the TV for $1204.00 and price dropped to 1155.00 a week later and Amazon was happy to refund the difference.(Dont have to think twice to buy a LCD TV online because it shiped via White Glove shiping)
I have to add my criticism of the spacebar. Easily the most awful thing I've ever encountered on a keyboard. You have to slam your thumb down on it right in the middle and it makes an awful clunking sound. Thankfully my hands are fairly large, so I don't have to stretch my thumb TOO much, but after only a little typing I can feel tension in my hand and pain in my thumb. Very ergonomic Microsoft!This was a gift and it will definitely be returned. Thankfully I still have my Logitech keyboard. At least they make good quality products!
I use these as rear surrounds with JBL S38IIs in front, and an LC1 center, running on an Onkyo TX-SR806. The timbre matching is great and sound quality excellent. Another reviewer called this speaker "marginal" but it sounds like he's expecting a small sealed speaker with a 5-1/2" driver to perform like a large front tower. For its size and cost I would describe this speaker as excellent, with great clarity. Bass performance is respectable. As another reviewer pointed out, a good rap with the knuckles on this speaker tells you that the bracing is phenomenal; they are very solidly built and heavy -- 19 lbs. each. The slim wall-mount profile is also very visually pleasing. No worry about the fact that the mounting bracket won't bridge two studs -- use expanding or butterfly anchors and it's more than you need for this weight. I highly recommend this speaker.
I bought a less expensive adapter a while back and found it to by unsatisfactory. The Canon one fits perfectly, has no apparent vignetting and works seamlessly with an S3-IS. Do not waste money trying to find something cheaper.
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.
Toshiba has announced that, unlike other PocketPCs from other manufacturers, there will be no OS upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 made available for the Toshiba e740 PocketPC. No one should buy this model (or any other Toshiba model in fact) because it will be immediately obsolete.My Toshiba e740 has been problematic from day one. Toshiba finally acknowledge what all the users were saying in that the XScale-processor (400mhz) equipped e740 was, in fact, slower than older non XScale-processor (206mhz) PocketPCs. They blamed it on the fact that the operating system was not &quot;optimized&quot; for the XScale chip and that a new OS would fix the problem. The frustrating thing is that Toshiba has announced that they won't release the OS upgrade and therefore their promises of a fix with the new OS were all lies. They are selling an inferior product - and they know it - and they will not fix it.I'm sorry I purchased the Toshiba e740 and will never buy another Toshiba product again. Their technical support is simply awful and they don't care about customer satisfaction at all.Do NOT buy a Toshiba PocketPC - especially stay away from the poison Toshiba e740.
I have two of these and love them, but I'm a big baggallini fan. I have several of their purses.I have not experienced the quality issues the other reviewer mentioned. My cases are sturdy, very lightweight, with ample padding to protect my laptop, and plenty of room for the extras that seem to migrate into my bag.One of the nicest things about baggallini bags is the contrasting lining.Very nice product.
Switching to this Trackball not only relieved by C.T.pain and associated symptoms but also spared me the need to have surgery for it.Add that to the fact it is also comfortable and accurate which makes it the perfect Tracking Device to use in the Office.Thank you Logitech for one TERRIFIC Product!!!
This is a reasonably priced upgrade for the 6x30mm finder that came standard with my scope. The extra aperture provides much brighter views, the right-side up image simplifies matching the view to my star charts, and the right angle is a real neck-saver on long observing sessions.Optically fine though there is some edge distortion. No problem for use as a finder, though. If you've never used a right angle finder before, be warned that initial orientation is little harder than with straight-through finders. I added a zero-power &quot;bulls eye&quot; finder to help with this. This combination makes finding things very easy.
I don't know why the reviewer says that this camera is not professional because he can't use it in broadcast tv, etc. You should always make sure you're getting the right camera for a given purpose. Plus, I have both the D1X, and this D100. I use the D100 as back-up and as a first line camera from time to time. I find that the images produced by each camera have superb detail and contrast; and I find that using the same lens, side by side photos taken by both, make it difficult to determine which camera they came from. Being 100% candid, the D1X does produce some of the best images I've seen, but the D100 is no slouch and I dare you to find noticeable noise, unlike smaller cameras with a lot of megapixels. If you like to take pictures of Uncle Charley's wedding, or a photo to enter a contest, or even to manipulate with one of the photo editors, I believe you'll find the D100 an incredible bargain.
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 checked Wal Mart and online for a USB cable like this and they where so expensive. This one is the best buy...great price and good quality.
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
This is my first SLR (a digital one nonetheless) and it is spectacular. I rarely go anywhere without it. The packaged lense is superb, as are the resolution of my chrystal clear photographs and the user friendly controls. I am an avid backpacker and enjoy taking photographs of the scenery. The light weight of this camera is a must when ounces count, however, quality is in no way sacrificed for this featherlight DSLR.My only gripe would be with the relatively small LCD screen size. To add balance to the world, you are able to zoom in a great deal to pick up those subtle little naunces that could turn your photo-fresco into a photo-fiasco.Overall, this is one DSLR that is a must have. Thanks Canon. :)
I have had several multifunction printers that have failed after a couple of years. I did a lot of research before purchasing the MP600. It is bigger and heavier than I had anticipated, but if you have the space, it is a wonderful printer, copier and scanner, especially for the price. I like the paper cassette, which keeps dust out of the printer. It prints incredible photos, especially on the "high" setting. I would suggest staying with Canon ink cartridges instead of the cheaper "compatible" cartridges. Good ink really makes a difference when printing photos.
Worked well even in populated cities. I liked that you could plug another cigarette lighter adapter into the back of the unit.
Have had it for around 18 months now (the previous model of Scansnap). Sure it has some quirks (scan quality is not like a flatbed, sometimes doc feeder misbehaves)...but still giving it 5 stars.This thing is *fast* - joy to watch it work.Its one of those products that re-defines a category like iPod or Tivo, once you have it, you cannot be without it.Has had a measurable impact on me over the last year - my college notes, over 10 years old, from the garage are slowly all scanned in, so are half my product manuals and bits of random paper. Its so much easier to search for something sitting comfortably in a chair on your computer looking at PDFs than sifting through dusty papers. I can instantly pull out any bill going back last few years.Before I bought this I tried a flatbed with an ADF attachment, which was a big waste of time (I think Microtek's). I still use a flatbed for nice color/photograph scans.Overall, I thought I would use the OCR more than I do - its not worth the extra effort (I even bought Omnipage for this). Acrobat writer that comes bundled is very useful however, more than I would have guessed.Other minor issues: 1. I ended up replacing the pad assembly at 8k sheets (10k recommended), documents were not getting fed correctly. 2. Sometimes the image is too light, even at the darkest scan setting.Footprint is good and compact, saves desk space.
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!!!...
Ever since I had hand surgery years ago, every keyboard, flat or ergnonomic, ended up with numb fingers. I'd shake my hand and go back to typing. The other similar keyboard setups to this one helped, but not with the numbness. Thanks probably to a spill I had to replace the last one and decided to try this kind.I'm amazed. It is VERY large, but its worth getting a long keyboard space. And is tall. But unlike any I've ever had, the padded wrist support is higher than the rest of the keyboard, The fingers and wrists have NO stress. My fingers and hand do not go numb at all. I'm a very satisfied customer and have found my best and continuing keyboard. The way the wrist is so firmly supported, too, there is no tension on the shoulders either. Cost a little more than the cheaper similar ones but well worth it.Keys do have a slightly hard touch and do not click, and are not fully quiet, but this is out weighed by the amazing design.My only suggestion for making it better would be spillproof, but then that is never absolute.
Using every singel function of this little wonder makes my life easier. I`m not only listing to musik I also use it in combination with outlook to update my scheduel and have it handy when ever I need to and so I also have all my contacts with me even if I forgot my cell! I can say I`m more than satisfied with my iPod, the 30 gb space is enought for me to have all my musik with me where ever I go, the only bad thing is the way to charge the thing only on the computer, I`m still thinking if I should buy an additional USb charger which I can use on an ordinary outlet! Enjoy your time with it! The 14 hours of work are more a fairytell then reality but still with at least 8 hours of pure music joy (with zepping around the librarys) are enough for a flight from NY to Germany so why complaining?
one of the best inventions of this decade. works great and looks good too.
I have the EXACT same Sienna van shown in the demo picture for this product. I thought it would be a great item. However, turns out the way they photograph the product is with the drivers seat fully forward. As you slide back the drivers seat into a position suitable for a driver with legs, it pushes into the 'gooseneck' and forces it down. The only way to position it so that the gooseneck then wraps around the seat is to push the whole contraption down, leaving the DVD player about six inches off the floor between the back seats. USELESS Product.
Before you buy this printer, be warned: YOU CANNOT PRINT BORDERLESS ON MATTE PAPER! I print hundreds of B&W; and color pages a month of matte paper on a Stylus Photo 820 (a ($$$) printer), and upgraded to the 2200 because of its touted matte ink capability. But once you put the matte cartridge in, you can't select border-free printing on the sides. And printing with the photo cartridge is indeed an inferior option, if you're looking for crisp, sharp blacks on matte paper, so "fooling" the printer by saying you're printing on photo paper doesn't work.I can only hope Epson is working on a driver update, as I'm ready to send this printer back.
I got the printer dock as a christmas gift. At first it worked great, but then the paper got stuck and there's no way of getting it out. The pictures were okay. I recommend a photo lab!!
Very nice, reasonably priced player.It has a nice slim profile and has worked flawlessly.A complement to any home theater system.
I am not a computer moron, I have done just about everything a layman can do with a computer and I have given up on this piece of equipment. Amazingly, even when following the directions perfectly, it nevers works the first time. I have been on the phone with India for help for a total of at least 10 hours, and it never works for more than 3 days in a row. Even when it does work, it can not reach the computer in my bedroom which is about 40 feet away. Rather than continuing the torture, I am trashing it and buying something else. Stay away.
Basically, it was the part I was looking for, and there were no modifications needed in order to fit the device it was intended for.
Very nice product for the price. Great overall sound and nice features.
I have owned for a short while each of the following players:MPTripD-linkClassicEach of those players skipped. I feel Expanium is the only dependable MP3-CD player in the market. The 105sec ESP really works! I tapped the lid of the player continuously but couldn't get the player to skip. The classic which also has 105sec ESP could not withstand the continuous tapping for long. Another feature that the Expanium has that none of the other players have is the resume feature. The resume feature on the other players works only when the player is powered on. Expanium seems to remember the album(directory)and the track number even if the batteries are removed from the player. This is an invaluable feature to have, especially if you are dealing with over 150 tracks. In summary, I feel that though the Expanium doesn't have some of the advanced features like, ID3 tag display and text search, it is bug free and reliable. None of the other players that I have come across is entirely free of glitches.
I received this unit as a Christmas gift and I highly recommend the unit. I took a drive to a rural area within an hour of opening the gift and it couldn't have been easier to use. I plugged the unit into the power adapter - it took about 90 seconds to download from the satellite (a one-time activity) and it was ready to use. I had not read any manuals and I found it intuitive to use. I was able to put in the address I was headed to and it quickly calculated a route. it wasn't the route I normally took so I turned a different way and it immediately recalculated the route without further input. The unit speaks in a variety of voices and it does give you the name of the street you will be turning on. Very simple to use.The only thing some people may find as a negative is that the pronunciation is not always accurate. However, to offset any confusion, the street name is also displayed on the screen. I haven't downloaded any new voices but I look forward to exploring that aspect of the unit as well!!
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!!!
After reading the reviews here complaining of slow data transfer,I was worried that the NSLU2 would be a loser. However, I reallyneeded a backup solution for my 5 PC home network, so and I wentahead and bought a NSLU2 and a 250 GB Maxtor drive anyway.The NSLU2 works quite well; with 4 out of 5 PCs it works great,however, Windows networking is abominably slow on one of myPCs. Data transfers are in the same range or even slower thatsome of the other reviewers have mentioned. Running Knoppix (aversion of Linux that runs from a CD-ROM) on thatPC gives good network performance, it's just Windows (bothXP Home and XP Pro) that exhibit the problem; The other PCswork quite well.The same slow PC, a recent HP/AMD box with 1.25 GB of memory,connecting with full-duplex 100 BaseT, also has performanceproblems transferring files to other machines on the LAN, notjust the NSLU2. It's not noticable with small files, butwith 10GB to 20GB backup files, it's a real killer.I've tweaking the network settings on the slow box, but nothingI tried helps.
I bought this to protect my 2nd Generation 15 Gig iPod. As I quickly found out, the iPod scratches in slight breezes. This skin is just what it says: Frosted clear. It looks good on the iPod and protects every surface except the buttons and the screen. The screen needs protection more than any other part of the iPod. I solved this problem by purchasing the Belkin ClearScreen Overlays for Toshiba PDAs ($9.49), and cutting one in half. It fits perfectly over the screen and then I slipped the skin over the whole unit. The result is near 100% protection with minimal loss of function. The screen protector is invisible, and the skin looks pretty good. The buttons are slightly harder to access, but that was expected. With the skin on, it is only slightly harder to use the Belkin FM transmitter, but it does work. Docking is not much trouble either. This skin is rubberized and does not slide on leather car seats or airplane trays. I highly recommend this product combined with the screen protector to save your valuable iPod investment.
This camera was a gift for my husband. When he opened it he was surprised I could pick out such a good camera. He loves it, especially the zoom and picture area. I would recommend it anyone who wants an easy to use camera.
I love the salad shooter, it makes slicing vegtables soooooooo easy!! My bother has one, when I tried it I told him I needed one!! I'm so glad I bought it!!
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 have been using Plantronics' over-the-head style headset for several years and was curious how this style compared. The most obvious difference is that the caller's voice comes through much louder--I have to lower the 1-5 volume setting on my phone about two levels. From a comfort standpoint I prefer the other style a little, but this style is still comfortable enough for me.
I have a DSL modem with an 802.11b Linksys box and two Macs connected wirelessly, one 802.11b and one 802.11n I work in the electronics/semiconductor industry and specialize in wired high speed connectivity.After reading the reviews I bought this D-Link Wireless N Router. I had nothing but problems with it- browser support for Safari is flaky. Couldn't set up wireless parameters with Safari Firefox works OK- Using open wireless security Macs would occasionally refuse to connect with error message- even when mac showed router connected via wireless, often could not open the setup page of router.- flaky connectivity when connected to internet, latency and performance worse than my 802.11b router.After playing with this thing for about 4 hours with multiple settings / channels / combinations of macs on an off to troubleshoot I gave up and returned it. I didn't even consider it worth bothering calling tech support as there were so many problems, and other reviewers have cited tech support as poor.I am going to try a Linksys 802.11n router.
I was looking for a right angle plug and this worked perfect. It fit snug behind my wall unit. I would recommend the product
I purchased this in the first week of December and quoted as expected to arrive in January. It arrived within a week just in time for the holidays and delivery was without any complications. Overall it was very good experience of purchasing. This TV is a bit older model and being replaced with a thinner model of virtually identical picture quality. I am very happy with the picture and ease of connections. Effective view angle is narrower than I wish but family and friends all enjoyed this last few weeks. Amazon refunded the difference after I mentioned the price came down two weeks after I purchased it. Thank you Amazon.
Since personal computers first became available and affordable circa 1980, I have owned three different PC-compatible computers (a 286 running MS-DOS, a 486 running Windows 3.1, and a Pentium running Windows 95/98). When it came time to replace this last machine, I decided to take a look at Apple's product line. I liked what I saw. Their new operating system -- OS X -- is based on Unix, which means it can run all the GNU software. A world-class GUI called Aqua runs on top of that. My only question was which machine to buy. I decided that the towers provided more of an upgrade path than the iMac and eMac. So I bought the dual 867 MHz machine, and am very happy with it.
I have had and use this headset every day for the last 2 months. I love it. The earpiece sits comfortably and the boom mike is adjustable. I am deaf in one ear, so the ability to switch it for use on my left ear, was critical.Unlike most handsfree units I have experienced, I don't have to raise my voice to speak, nor does it pick up extraneous noise. The best part though is that unlike previous units I have used there is no loss of volume or clarity on the receiving end. I always hated when my friends would use their handsree sets, it always sounded like they were talking to me from down a well. Well, not with this headset. I can say from receiving end that calls are clear and crisp and from the transmitting side I never have to raise my voice above a low conversational tone to be heard.
It gives you enough as it shows. Sometime it has problem with focus if you use manual focusing, but I think it is caused by myself not the machine.
Took some great Christmas pictures, great zoom and clarity but the whole thing broke before New years 2004! I didn't drop it or anything... even put new batteries... so its off to the manufacturer... be careful with this one!
This is the best cd player I have ever had. The sound is awsome, pretty easy to learn what the buttons do, The remote for it is very good cause there are not any small buttons. It looks awsome and the radio is very good. The anti-shock is 45 seconds for normal cd's and 120 seconds for mp3's. The head phones are horrible so i recommend on buying better ones. over all this is a reliable cd player.
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)!!!!
This product has done nothing to curb our pest issues in our backyard area. It does not seem to affect any above ground creature at all that I can tell. I looked out the window one evening to see a rat sitting about 2 inches away from it, completely unaffected. We still have squirrels, racoons, and mice. Though the blue jays don't seem too fond of the noise it produces.
This is my very first digital camera and although it's a little bigger than I would have liked, it is still much smaller than my 35mm. I gave up having a really small camera for some of the features of the a710 IS. The image stabilization works really well and I love being able to take pictures and video in black and white, and sepia. I think my favorite feature is the color accent. You can pick a color to accent and everything else in the picture or video is in black and white. It allows for a lot of creativity.
This might be a good printer, but I received a defective one. It has a really bad short in it. Sometime it prints, and somtime it doesn't do anything. I didn't pay enough for it to make it worth my time returning it, so I plan to buy another printer pretty soon. I've heard other people say good things about Brother printers so maybe I just received a dud.
this camera sucks. if your a myspace/facebooker like me you won't like it. it doesn't give your face "a glow". i hate it. the battery life is so short. i charged my camera.didn't use it for a week. went to a wedding the next week. i turn on my camera and it says low battery and cuts off. so you can imagine all the good pics i missed out on taking. the "one" is not a good brand but i reccomend other regular kodaks. my 2.0 was better than this unfortunatley it was stolen a couple of yrs ago. the batterries are like cell phone batteries so i predict that's why the battery life is like a minute long! i'm switching back to a camera that uses double a batteries!
My chief concern for adding the wireless connection was to be able to use my laptop in my home with the confidence of a secure hardware router firewall, having recently lost the battle with some very difficult malware acquired through a flimsier Sprint USB internet connection. The D-Link works well and speed is quite good on my Lenovo X200 laptop, but, even though I use it just down the hall from the room the router now resides in, I still get some dropout. Thus, it would seem that some of the hype concerning better coverage and greater distance will still take a back seat to the simple physics of bouncing off walls and through doorways. Downstairs I get virtually nothing, but, since I never need the laptop connection there, I don't really care. I can add another router as a repeater--either hardwired (best) or wireless (easier bu slower), but the cost for these is about another $100 or so.Another issue was connectivity. With Spyware Doctor, Ad Aware Pro, and McAfee antivirus running, plus different versions of Windows (XP Pro to Windows 7) on the network, I found it challenging to get the network set up, and finally purchased Network Magic from Cisco. That solved most of the problems. The one remaining problem was McAfee itself. Running a now outmoded network program, it was surreptitiously blocking my laptop connection so that I could not use the network computer's printer. It took a 2-hour trouble call with a McAfee guy in Bombay, India to finally figure this out and correct it. Oi. But now the system is humming (except for the dropouts, that is).
As a first time Tivo buyer, and as I have never seen it in reallife before, I was a little bit afraid. Would it really work ?Would I like it ? But then, after I set it up, which is verysimple and menu driven (I wonder why they included twomanuals), my life of TV watching completely changed. I nolonger need to waste my time to check TV programs, since Tivodoes it for me. I no longer need to walk around the videostores to look for some movies (what a waste of time). I canfinish David Letterman's show in 15 minutes (and I don't needto wait in fron ot TV on time and be there for an hour). I havehad for 3 weeks and so far, it works perfect as advertised (andmore than I imagined).Even though it is advertised as 40 hour,I set it up as High Quality recording which gives only 18 hoursor so. Normally this is really good enough. But when I watchedFrench Open Tennis, if things are moving so fast on all overthe screen, picture becomes blocky. If I use &quot;Best Quality&quot;recording which gives about 12 hours of recording, there is nosuch problem.Only if I can record two channels at the sametime... It is a littel bit annoying when there are so manytimes I wanted to record two channels at the same time but Ican't because there is a slight overlap - for example, if aprogram A ends at 3:15 and another starts at 3:00, I can'trecord both of them at the same time. I have to manually set up oneof them (and will lose 15 minutes).This is understandable with the current techonolgy. Tivo isessentially a Linux computer server dedicated to compressing/decompressing videos. To perform two video compressions atthe same time (and possibly uncompressing at the same time sincethe user may want to watch previously recorded one while recordingtwo channels) would require some CPU power which prohibits thelow cost, low heat and reliability. But I expect that within afew years this will be realized.Thanks Tivo ! ^^
I was planning on providing a video review of this product, but upon opening the box comprised of blood diamonds and unobtainium I was transported to a realm with neither space nor time. Luckily, my newly arrived t.v. mount as well as a few close by objects did make the journey with me. All in all it was certainly worth the cost, the dimensional tear was a nice touch as well; it's too bad they rip you off with the shipping cost but with a product this nice it's hard to be upset. Lost a star because the instructions were very vague, all I could gather was something about it being a box from someone named Pandora or something. Oh well.
So, my Zen V Plus did not work right out of the box. I did what Tech Support told me to, and still it did not work.Now I have to return it, and guess to has to pay to ship it there? That's right, me. Creative makes a crappy product, and when it does not work, I get stuck with the trouble and expense of returning it to them.During my research to fix this problem I came across other people who have the same glitch as I do, so apparently this is not a one-time-only deal.Buyer beware!
I have just replaced my iPaq with the e740 and am delighted with it after a week of use. Here are the pro's:1. Easy to set up the WiFi on both my home and school LAN's. Easy to use and great reception (better than my laptop).2. The dual CF/SD slots are great. I still can't believe I have all that extra memory on such a thin device.3. So far the battery lasts twice as long as my iPaq. I hope I don't experience some of the issues described by other reviewers.4. It's the only device on the market that has all of the above and it has delivered on the criteria I used to buy it.Now for the cons:1. Record button is in the wrong place for use with a sleeve but I solved that by buying a flip top case since I don't like sleeves anyway.2. The issue with using a Microdrive at the same time as the WiFi should be better explained. There was a single sheet warning not to use the 340MB microdrive with the device while the WiFi is turned on. I have a 1Gb microdrive so I ignored the warning. Since then the WLAN software has been a bit unstable but I don't know if that was an issue with it already or it was caused by the use of the microdrive while the WLAN was turned on.3. The screen is not great but I only use it indoors and never read on it for too long at a stretch so I don't really mind compromising in exchange for the other functions.All in all I am getting exactly what I expected out of this device with a few minor bugs which I hope Toshiba sorts out with the service patch.
I was &#34;introduced&#34; to this keyboard when I worked as an office manager at my last job. I loved it so much, that I actually bought one for myself for home use. And then it went on significant sale on Amazon, so I bought a 2nd one as a back-up, for when the first one goes out. (It's been over 5 years since I got my first one and it's still going strong though, so not to worry about that.)
After 5 months this unit has started giving me errors on blank DVDs after I record 1 track, which effectively means it doesn't work anymore.This is the second Panasonic DVD recorder I've owned. This first was the DMR E75V, which I bought about 3 years ago. Both of these units had good quality in the 4 hour mode - when they worked. It crapped out after 3 years and hundreds of discs, but was never 100%. It occasionally failed when finalizing the disc - about 5% of the time. It ultimately would not recognize the disc as the proper format, even though it was the proper disc. On the E75V Many of the discs I recorded from the 75 hung up also, maybe another 3%.So, it's Deja VU all over again. I'd hoped they would have improved on the design over the past 3 years, and because of the good recording quality, I decided to try it again. I got burned. I guess I'll try another manufacturer this time.
I've been looking at Digital SLRs ever since Canon came out with its 10D. Since then, there have been so many by so many companies. I've always been a Canon user. I have had 2 EOS bodies-the Elan IIE and the 7E. And also the Canon IX, its APS camera which I still have (its small viewfinder was a major disappointment).Anyhow the 30D came along, and its viewfinder was small too. The camera was still too large for me, and I just wasn't sold. Now the Nikon D80. It is narrower than the Canon 30D, and what is breathtaking is the panoramically big viewfinder. Such a delight to use. The 2.5" LCD seems to fit perfectly in the back: nothing bigger or smaller would be right.The pictures are fabulous. I bought a 2 GB Sandisk Ultra II card, which I thought would be fast. It takes about a half second for the picture to come on the LCD, but I'm not complaining. 2 GB is a big card. It can hold 500 photos using the Normal JPEG, large image. I'm sure the 1 GB would be faster. On the Canons, the onboard flashes never would use the advanced metering that the external flashes provided, but with the Nikon D80, I see such perfectly illuminated photos with the onboard flash.The 18-135 lens is something I jumped for. 28-200 in 35 mm size is quite a huge range, and yet the lens is not massive. I thought hard about the Image stablization you could get with the Canon 18-85 IS lens, but naaah, the 30D just does not measure up so I dropped that idea. There are always such things called tripods!! The entire camera, lens and battery feel just right, and not too heavy. The lens is excellent. The kit fits nicely into a relatively small Lowepro bag.This truly has been a camera worth waiting years for. 12 or 14 MP models are sure to come along in a couple of years, but I doubt that they can make the bodies any more compact; the file size is large enough as it is with 10 mega-pixel. The D80 is so perfect in shape I doubt Nikon can do much better. This is one fantastic digital SLR.Raja
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.
It was my first camera it takes movies of me and my friends and takes pictures for those funny moments i say its great
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)
I used this product only 3-4 times, so I can't make a bona fide comment, but so far it seems to be working.
I bought this in order to use with a Bluetooth headset in order to make Skype calls. But whenever it's active, my wifi connection seems to be dropping in strength so the Skype calls are not good.Wifi and Bluetooth both use the 2.4 GHz spectrum but Bluetooth is supposed to work around it to find a frequency that is not used. I guess this unit does a poor job of it. I found the Motorola PC850 works much better (even though it's only bluetooth 1.2)
This is a review of the Avery 3279 Ink Jet Dark T-Shirt Transfers. But I wouldn't be surprised to discover that the rest of the stuff they make is ALSO junk.This stuff is EXPENSIVE....over $15 for five sheets from Office Depot.I had put in a brand new ink cartridge just a couple of days prior (HP PSC 1410 Inkjet) and it was working fine on normal paper. Read all the directions carefully and more than once. First time, the paper CUT OFF the top portion of the image.....sure, blame it on the printer; but if so, why didn't normal paper do this? Second time, it printed really wimpy and hazy grey....yet I had set the printer to use MAXIMUM dpi! I thought, "OK, maybe it will darken from the heat of the iron. Set the kitchen timer, ironed it exactly as instructed....and it is STILL a sickening hazy grey instead of the crisp black I wanted! AND some of the darkness of the fabric below is showing through the white portions.Oh yes...it is INCREDIBLY difficult to peel off the backing...you do end up having to tear a portion of the design you create, pretty much ruining it.So....wasted time shopping for this. Overpaid for the product. Wasted HOURS prepping the image. And now I have a ruined tote bag that can't be replaced. Avery scum, I HATE YOU
This product stopped working the day after I bought it. Sandisk customer service is poor. Sandisk return details are inconsistent with the Fedex email. Sandisk claims the product must be in Fedex hands by midnight the day the label prints, and the Fedex e-mail claims one has 5 days. Additionally, Sandisk does not provide details as to whether the label is Express or Ground. Fedex needs this information to determine a drop-off location. One cannot determine this without printing the label.Trying to return this defective Sandisk product is a nightmare due to the poor details Sandisk provides about the process.
This is the worst software I've used in a long time. I design software for a living, so I know good and bad stuff when I see it. This is glitchy, buggy, and just plain crap. Contrary to other reviews, I don't see how being an architect would make it any easier to use. It's just glitchy and non-intuitive with a horrible user interface. I haven't been able to get the 3D viewer to work yet and as previously mentioned, I work with computers for a living. I'm running it on a pretty good machine, not state of the art, but exceeding minimum requirements for the program. There is no reason for it not to work. Every few weeks I give it another shot and just frustrate myself even more. What a waste of money. I highly recommend against this bug-infested mess.
I have to give this at least two stars because it does indeed have A/V and power ports and will hold your player upright (as long as you don't try to touch it).However, the cradle is NOT weighted, and the base is far too small to provide even minimal support for the high center of gravity of the docked player. Consequently, if you try to press any button on the player while it's docked, it will tip over. If you never adjust the volume of the player, need to pause it or skip a track, it's a passable item. If you interact with the player in any way, this poorly designed cradle is NOT for you. To add insult to injury: the price! Holy Moley! It would be overpriced at Five Dollars, but at almost Forty...it's insulting! The most amazing this is that it's NOT some third-party knock-off, but it's from Creative!Abysmal design, unstable, obscenely priced....avoid this like the plague.
This might be the biggest pile of electronic junk I have ever bought, and I have bought a LOT of electronics. This thing powered up but that's about the extent of it. It NEVER functioned properly...stopping recordings on it's own in the middle of a recording, saying disc was not recordabe...then recording on it (for a while) before stopping the recording in the middle of the show! I trashed a boat load of DVD's trying, praying, hoping this machine would come through but it was a dog that never performed one trick...except maybe play dead.
My ScanDisk 512 MB Cruzer arrived quickly, and has been wonderful to use. Just what I was looking for!
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.
Is working as advertised. I have not encountered any problems with this card but I have yet to field test it.
Zowie! I just recieved these speakers today and hooked them to my powerbook immediately. The sound is great. I'm not a sound aficionado, but there's seems to be a good range, and I'm pleased with my purchase.
After I lost one of the two SmartMedia cards I had with my older camera, I was disappointed to discover that those cards are not made anymore. I thought I might find a used one somewhere. Found this brand new one via Amazon. Came with its own labels and plastic container. Works fine. If you need a SmartMedia card, here's the one to get. Shipping was fast, too.
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.
I bought this head set because the reviews were favorable and the price was right. I think the headset is a little tight, however, it may loosen with wear. I find the earpiece comfortable. I use a headset because I work from home and need to speak on the phone while typing. I don't have a mute button on my phone and would have liked to have one on my head-set. However, my last head set from platronics was 2ce as much as this one, had a mute button, but only lasted about a year and I only used it a couple of hours a day, if that. So I'm hoping this set will last longer...we'll see... I've been using it about a month now and people say that they can hear me and I seem to be able to hear them well.
I was secretly hoping to receive a a Handspring Visor Platinum for Christmas, but received a Palm Vx instead. I have been very happy with my Palm. It's worked wonderfully. It's also nice to not have to worry about batteries, though I'm still learning to leave it in the charger regularly. One gripe -- everyone (including all of the store sales people) seems to think that Palms come with USB cradles. They don't and apparently you can't buy one. You have to spend an extra $40 to get a USB connecter. If Handspring can master the USB cradle, I don't see why Palm's not including them (except as a potential money making extra).
Excellent tripod which is very compact and also easy to extend and set-up.
I received the product, it looks good in the box.Two main problem:1. Assembly of rail is almost impossibleThe connector piece cannot be easily inserted to the long rail piece due to mechanical design, and also production quality. I almost come to the point of not knowing what to do. The connector is half way to the rail and stuck. Cannot go further in or out. I thought of return it, however I cannot put it back into the box due to the problem. After a long time struggle, I managed to push it in. However the screw holes are not aligned so that I cannot add any screws to the connectors (both top and bottom pieces).2. It is very hard to assemble the rail frame, unless you are a really good handy man3. The user manual has poor quality. Worst is that the Figure 9 gave wrong indication of how the brackets should be used. I wasted quite some time and eventually figured it out from their online manual, which is in color and correct.
I cannot give a product review for the Microsoft Zune because about 4 days after I ordered the product, the vendor cancelled the order. I called the number listed in the email and they offered to send it to me for $199.00 instead of the $99.00 original posted price. I declined.
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.
Beware buying this product from the vendor "Citi Electronics." They shipped me generic no-name brand cables, instead of the unique Cables-To-Go snagless custom boots. The "generics" are like typical Ethernet cables with the thick molded boot that fully encapsulates the plastic tab used to unlock the cable from a jack. I've found trying to press on this thick "thumb bump" boot to push on the tab difficult to use and sometimes I have to pull the boot back in order to press directly on the tab to properly disengage it. It seems these generic boots are just too large and may actually be pressed up against the jack housing causing tension on the jack and making disengagement harder (hence my need to peel back the boot or forcibly push the cable further into the jack to unload the tension on the tab).Which is why I now use the Cables-To-Go snagless versions as it uses a light and small vinyl flap that rests on the plastic locking tab to aid in disengaging yet allows easy unobstructed view and access to this tab to ensure you are properly disengaging it without adding any stress or tension to the connection.
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.
I don't feel the need to write reviews very often, pretty much only when I'm extremely impressed, or extremely unimpressed by a product. I had purchased a 2 quart Stanley Thermos not too long ago and found it to be horrible, and their customer service was even worse (check my review). After finding out that Stanley would not stand behind their product I decided to go elsewhere. After reading the excellent reviews for Thermos products I decided to try out the 61-ounce. The first night after I brought it home I decided to test it out, so I filled it with hot tap water and set it out on my front porch in zero degree weather overnight (11 hours). I opened it the next morning and the water felt just as hot as the night before....Amazing! My Stanley won't keep coffee hot for 4 hours in moderate temperatures! I have no doubt that this product will keep liquids hot or cold for 24 hours just as the company states. Definitely pick one up......I promise, you won't be disappointed.
I can hardly believe what a deal this is. Excellent capability and price. The installation was easy and the performance flawless. Highly recommend.
Although I cannot thoroughly review this product after only owning it for two months, the purchasing experience I had through Vanns and Amazon was smooth and even after the 2007 holiday sales, I still believe I got a great deal. I haven't had much of an opportunity to use this monitor, but so far, its quality seems to be good. (I don't really gloat over TV.) I experience some ghosting on analog TV and DVDs but I cannot blame that on the quality of the monitor. My kids' X-box 360 in 1080p looks very crisp & clear. If anyone is worried about purchasing one and setting it up on their own, don't worry. Most stores will try to sell you a delivery & set up for $100 and up, but in reality, the unit is light, easy to set up and is plug & play, so there really is no set up; plug everything in and the unit recognizes the devices and you can start watching minutes after you turn it on. There is a question regarding the need to calibrate this monitor since there has been some talk about the need to do that. Personally, I purchased a CD through Joe Kane Productions where a calibration DVD can be purchased and at least gives the user an option to perform their own low-tech adjustments. To provide a good review, I would need a year or two. So, in all honesty, the transaction went well and so far I haven't had any problems and the picture on the monitor is fine. My interest is more pertaining to longevity and maintenance after a year.
I have been a user of self powered radios for several years now. Living in the middle west, we get all kinds of extreme weather, from tornadoes to ice storms. The power grid seems to go down at least once per year, and having access to information and radio entertainment is vital. Aside from the safety value, having a good portable AM/FM radio for listening to baseball games during the summer is a must.I've had the Grundig FR 200 self powered radio for a number of years now. Check my amazon review for that product. The Grundig has been a disappointment; the battery no longer holds a charge, and it's falling apart after a few years. So I was looking around for a good portable radio when the Freeplay EyeMax radio came up during a search. Frankly in the online photos it looks rather chintzy. But I had a Target.com gift certificate and needed a replacement for the crumbling Grundig. At less than 50 bucks I figured the Freeplay would be a safe bet.When it arrived I was impressed with the build quality right away. This little radio is well built! Very solid. I fiddled with the dials, and was very impressed with the power crank. It's a heavy, smoothly geared wind up. The handle has a nice texture to keep your hand from slipping. I cranked it for about 5 minutes vigorously to test radio reception. Well, that was almost two hours ago and this thing is still playing!! I believe the Freeplay claim of 25 hours from a full charge will be accurate. Moreover, the tuning knobs are well damped for finding the narrow bands of AM radio. The Grundig radio feels cheap compared to the Freeplay. The knobs on the Grundig have a lot of slop and it's difficult to tune. Not with this Freeplay! The volume knob is just as good, with just enough resistance to make minute adjustments accurate. The sound from the small speaker is very rich and warm;it's particularly well suited to voice resonance. Pulls in distant AM stations well, and all local broadcasters are static free loud and clear. This is equally true of AM and FM stations.I can't say enough good things about this little radio. Can't wait to try out the solar cell tomorrow. I have a feeling this radio is going to see a lot of use this summer, out in the yard, on picnics and fishing trips with the kids. If you're looking for an affordable small radio with a hand crank or solar powered battery this is it!ADDENDUM; Nearly FOUR years later this little radio is still a constant companion. The Clockwork Motor and battery have held up Extremely well! And I have dropped this thing countless times on my bedroom floor. The antenna finally broke in half, but reception still seems fine. I still highly recommend this Radio.
I bought these from Amazon.com last summer (the gray Z-5300 model) and I love these speakers more than anything. These are my favorite speakers!I bought them last summer for $130 and I'm glad I made the purchase. The speakers sound great and the subwoofer is outstanding. I believe it's 100 watts alone, while the rest of the speakers are 180 watts in total. I wish the remote was wireless like the Z-680/Z-5500 but for $120 you can't expect that. It comes with an adapter that lets you use these speakers on your PlayStation/GameCube/Xbox, etc. It works well with 2.1 speakers as well if you don't want to use these. They sound great with THX movies such as Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc. The rear speaker wire length is fairly short but it hasn't caused any problems for me yet. These speakers are very durable and I'm very grateful to Logitech for releasing an extremely affordable 5.1 system to the consumer.
I wanted this printer so I could hook it up to my wireless network, so I could connect my MacBook to it. Within 15 minutes I was printing. I've had no problems whatsoever with the printer nor with setting it up. The print qaulity for fonts is really good, but for graphics and such it is good. For most people these would be a good printer to have especially if you are wanting to printer wirelessly. Manual feed tray has to be hand loaded one at a time. Meaning you cannot stack a bunch of envelopes and print them, you must load one at a time. Still, I don't print to many odd sizes that could not go thru the bottom tray, but it is another thing for you to consider.Overall, I would buy this printer again.
Works as well as the full-size coax cable. I use it for both cable TV and cable modem, and no noticeable diffrence in TV image or internet speed.
I really like this lens, aside from the fact that it's got a lot of plastic in it, it's still a very solid lens. My only real complaint is that it's not 400 or 500mm. Sharpness seems good at all focal lengths on my D700. This is really your only decent option for an "affordable" full frame 300mm zoom from Nikon. The VR technology works great too. Here's some shots of a red tailed hawk in flight that I took with this lens on a D700 last year:[...]
We've been using this rewinder for the past several weeks with no problems. Our rewind option on our VCR was broken so upon receiving this unit, we rewound almost all of our 150+ tapes. It's not the quietest unit I've ever heard, but it gets the job done.
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 had no difficulty installing the OfficeJet 5510 on my older Pentium II computer with USB 1.1 interface running Windows 98SE.Pros: Compact design, uncomplicated controls, surprising print speed and quality, and relatively quiet operation (but not unnoticeable). The auto document feeder is a real convenience and works well. I also like being able to use the flatbed scanner to scan or fax pages that are too slippery for the document feeder, such as glossy magazine pages. The documentation is well written and easy to follow.Cons: No bundled USB cable. Software is bloated and takes an inordinate amount of time to install. Make sure there's ample space on your hard drive!Conclusion: Outshined every other $200 All-in-one Printer that I looked at. Recommended!!
I've now tried the icn550, replaced by the icn530, and now the n40i. They're all physically similar, with slightly different buttons. Big new hardware feature on the N40 is "navpix" (1.3 mpixel camera to associate a picture with the current GPS fix). Personally, I could not care less about that. What's amazing to me is that the map data around my house got WORSE this year (it's got the 2006 maps). Also, I find the user interface even less intuitive than its predecessor the icn-530. I can say at least that it gets a GPS fix pretty quickly. I had to reach for something nice to say. Go with Lowrance or Garmin or something.
Got it on time! and it is exactly as described! very practical and great quality!
Small footprint, simple setup, not too hard to look at, and the sound is fabulous, clean, impeccable, sweet. This is perfect for a bedroom, kitchen or home office.
This radio is used in the bathroom, and it does just what I wanted it for. An improvement would allow for a change in tone, more or less base. If it had that, I would give five stars.
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 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...
Ok, I know that the title is harsh and I don't intend to be mean, but if these people have problems with the picture they must be lame. I have had my 40H80 for over 2 years and it has been absolutely flawless.The most critical thing with any RP set is to converge the colors and set up the tv properly. After the initial convergence was done the set held a perfect picture. Only after I had to move the set did the picture need to be re-adjusted. My buddies Mitsubishi needs converging every couple of weeks. The Toshiba filters and mirror assemblies are the highest quality available for a set under $6k.I have a High Def DirecTV set up and when tuned to HDNet or the PBS HiDef feeds every single person who has seen it is blown away. Even my buddy who has the top of the line Mitsubishi projection admits that the true color and viewing angle are better with the Toshiba.I cannot recommend this set enough.There are no weaknesses with the Toshiba. If you do not like the stretched image of an NTSC feed, then you can just keep it on 4:3 format. But when there is a quality DVD in widescreen with 5.1 sound or a true Hi Def feed, you will be blown away. The only downside is that you will never be able to enjoy a lesser picture again, like at bars, neighbors, etc.Hope this helps. Research knowledgable resources before you buy any electronic item! Never rely on a salesperson or their opinion!
I bought these for my husband to use when using noisy equipment (lawn mower, weed eater, etc) he said they work great!
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 have had one of these powered on almost continuously since 2010 in a low-end PC (Intel 2.6 Ghz E5300 Dual core..). It only has 1 SATA power which is fine since my PC has 1 SATA drive and no other components. I replaced the original with a new one in November 2012 not because it died, but because the fan started to vibrate. I could stop the vibration by tapping the fan, but did not want the chance of noise when it was left unattended in an office environment.
I like my mouse. It doesn't always work for some reason, but the problem might just be with my computer. This was a good purchase.
These really sound great in our small media room 7.1 surround sound configuration; and they look pretty nice too once installed.
Advanced carpel tunnel syndrome makes holding a phone for more than 5 minutes painful. I've tried various earphones but never liked them. This headset is perfect! People I'm talking to can't tell I'm using it, the sound is quiet and clear. Very lightweight and comfortable, phone can go in my pocket and I can do anything I need to do while talking. Still can't believe the price.
before I installed the unit my cable tv signal was fuzzy on all of our 5 televisions. Our cable internet was also having trouble loosing sync with our internet provider. It was very frustrating. I installed the signal amplifier right before the first splitter and it works perfectly. Cable internet speeds are around 1.4MB, blazing. All of the televisions are crystal clear also. It seems to be powerful enough for the televisions and the internet for me. Great product.
Do not recommend to buy. Multiple tech. problems have occured immediately after purchase. They have no way to exchange, just repair for free. We have waited 2 weeks for repair man; has changed something major inside. Problem appreared over 9 months. You cannot adjust a screen to a mode to see a bottom line. Such model provides you to catch just 85% visibility of any movie. Stay away of that model.
Not really a very "quick" charger compared to some others, but it is faster than many. The restore capabilities that it has for the batteries is a great feature.
I recently purchased the Sangean ATS 606AP and have been very pleased with the quality. I live an area with fair to poor radio reception but the Sangean ATS 606AP has providen very reliable reception on AM, FM and shortwave stations. Presets and channel tuning is very intuitive. Shortwave reception is especially impressive. A minor complaint, the clock radio features (alarm and sleep timer) are somewhat confusing to operate. Overall, this is a high quality shortwave radio, and provides quite alot of dollar value.
Product was exactly what it was described to be. Fast shipment. I will definitely do business with this seller again!
I bought this product a few years back. I had a friend's brother put it on. My only complaint was that it was white and not black. I got a percent refunded to me, so I wasn't upset :) I ended up selling the laptop last year and buying an upgrade. The person I sold it to loves it and it still works pretty well for an old laptop.
makes wiring simple and must for bose system. very good for wiring.makes neat and tidy wiring. very happy. does not deserve so much praise but this review wnat minimum twenty words. stupid
Thank you for your excellent response and the outstanding quality of the product ordered. I will tell everyone I know about you, and urge them to look to you first for all their printer supplies needs. I certainly will.Thank you for being here.
There are only two choices for frequency FM and AM. Shortwave is selected under the AM band button. There are numerous pre-set button: perhaps too many and the novice user is at a loss when first using them.Reception signal is OK and Speaker is OK but the technology of both is no better that what was offered ten years ago by grundig for the same money.It's a fine shortwave for the money, if you pay no more than $100-$120.
Had a little trouble keeping it plugged in when putting on the case cover. Replacing the battery was a tenth the cost of replacing the phone.
This is the best value for the money...additionally I bought epson photo paper to use with the ink that is left over after I run out of paper. Both products are excellent! And the price is great! I told my mom and aunt about the deal as well, since they both have Epson photo mates too. And the extra paper is GREAT b/c you can ONLY USE EPSON paper, my mom learned that the hard way!
It's GREAT! I love it, very sharp! I can DIG IT!
I have been very happy with my new Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman mouse. I have long found that the Trackman style prevents my wrists and thumb from aching as they do with a regular mouse. This one is a replacement for my previous USB Logitech Trackman Mouse, and it works great.
I was glad to find one of these, I needed it for my Yamaha S-80 keyboard, and they're kind of hard to find now. Thanks, Amazon!
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.
This router performs very good. I had netgear previously and experienced very often the performance issues during the streaming. But for the streaming while using the internet, this Dlink 655 is one of the best to do. So far it is good(since from 11/28/11). The coverage is very good also. I can update after observing the performance in another 3 months.sathya
I bought one of these at Christmas for my wife. It died silentlyin 3 months, now it displays the time, but no backlight, it willnot play the iPod, nor will it charge it.You know, I've had clock radios that lasted 10 years and more, andthe cost far less than this worthless piece of junk.I'm sure they don't all fail this rapidly, but given that somedo I would stay FAR away from this product.
I purchased these speakers for my outdoor patio, which is where my Jacuzzi is. I get in the Jacuzzi everyday and wanted to connect a pair of speakers to my bedroom's home theater system, which allegedly pumps out 125 watts per channel...although I seriously doubt it is quite that high. At any rate, these speakers are perfect for the task, especially given the price. Sure I could have bought a more "hi-fi" speaker pair, but these are outdoor speakers and with the Jacuzzi running, etc. the application is not meant to be "serious" listening. I've had them for about 6 months, and they have stood up just fine, and they sound great. They don't have super bass, but I suspect that is because my surround system has a sub and they don't get the lows. Considering the price, would buy them again and again. FYI...impedance on these is 4 ohms...I was concerned because I didn't want to damage my surround sound system which has 4 ohm speakers and these were rated at 4-8 ohms. I put these on an A/B switch on my surround sound system so that I could turn on and off my outside speakers and also so that I wouldn't screw up my system by having improper impedance. When I put my ohm meter on them, they measured at exactly 4 ohms. So now I just switch my system to stereo mode, and turn my A/B switch to B and play the outside speakers only (with sub of course - but it is in my bedroom). When I am done outside, I turn the switch back to A (the original front speakers), and switch the system back into surround mode, and all 5 speakers are on.
Ordered this stereo for my studio. The sound is very good. The only thing is that I am not able to clearly get a radio station I like. The stereo comes with an antenna but hasn't done much for me. The CD's sound awesome on the unit. Would recommend for the price.
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.
OK, when I bought this monitor I was so happy with it! It is awesome if you have one that lasts. Mine laster almost a year but not quite. Right around the time when the warrenty was getting ready to expire, it started doing things like taking a long time to actually come on after hitting the pwer button or freezing up once in a while but nothing major. Then one night a blue line tore down the screen. It was thin and went right down the enter of the screen. It would not go away. I was told that once that happens, it will only get worse so get rid of it. Well I still had about a month left on my warrenty but to get Gateway to fix it was not easy. First they told me that it would cost me $50 just to speak with a customer service rep. I didn't want to do that so I tried to chat with a live tech person from Gateway. The first time I tried it the live rep. said he could not locate my seriel number and that there was nothing he could do. Then I tried a few days later. Another rep. kept getting my issue confused with a computer problem and not a monitor problem so he was no help. The third time I tried, I got a rep to finally look into it and he said to send it in and Gateway would repair it. So after a hour of chatting with him...(yes a hour)the rep. said they would send me some empty boxes to ship my damaged monitor back to Gateway to be repaired. Well when the boxes came...they were the wrong box and wrong size. Again they thoguht I was trying to send in a desktop computer but...to my surprise...Gateway sent me a brand new monitor! I was so happy because I really didn't want a refurbished motnior. So as soon as I shipped the old one off, I sold this new one I got on Amazon.com because I didn't want any parts of a monitor that can't even last a year and cost over $500. I have read many other reviews with people having problems with this monitor. I am sure it is not everyone but all I need is one time to learn my lesson. No more Gateways for me but you never know...yours might work fine, and if it does, you will have an awesome monitor!
Awesome lens, 'nuff said. You'll know when you're ready for it, and when you are, just buy the damn thing and stop thinking about it.***UPDATE***Okay, so people didn't like my review above. I got a 1/3 helpful. I guess I need to include more?Umm, this lens is amazing. It's stellar. It has absolutely no negatives.The sharpness is outstanding, especially from f/4.0 and up. f/8 is superb, especially if you turn off in-camera sharpening and you know what you're doing in post processing.Colors and saturation are some of the best you can get from Canon. Definitely the best in the lower focal lengths, I think the 35 produces better colors than the 14mm, 24mm, 50mm 1.4/1.8 or 85mm 1.2/1.4. The 135 is a rival, and the 50 1.2 might be just as good, haven't tried it. The only lenses that I think compare are the 300 2.8 and the new 200 2.0. Maybe the old 200 1.8 but good luck finding one.Vignetting, well, if you ask me on a full frame sensor that's a feature for a lens like this. It's another creative tool for the photographer. Don't like it? Open up. Want more? Stop down. On a crop body (especially 1.6x) it's almost non-existant but you can still get a little past f/14.Great build quality. Solid contruction that withstands the rigors of full-contact wedding photography and various photojournalism assignments, including war zones, the desert, the rain forest, and cold regions.Fast focus for such a large aperture lens. Great manual focus ring too.Bright in the viewfinder, man this this collects light.Balanced, it feels great on a 5D, 5D II, 1D pro body, or even on a 40D/Rebel prosumer body. Just long enough to get a good support, short enough to keep the weight centered and balanced.Everything is internal, so you can use any filter you desire.No IS.. thankfully Canon hasn't given in to the IS craze and put IS on this lens yet. It's 35mm, you don't need IS.If you aren't using a decent quality body, or an older camera, you're going to have problems. The lens will out-perform your camera in many ways. This isn't a bad thing, but know that you can't just drop a Ferrari engine into a Daewoo and expect great things.What else can I say? You know when you're ready for a fast, accurate, top quality prime of this nature. You've probably had the nifty fifty 1.8 for a while, maybe you spent some money for the 50 1.4, and you'd like an L series prime. If you're into the normal field of view, this is a classic performer. In my opinion it's the ultimate walk-around lens for a pure photographer. Amazing for city street photography, rivals any Leica 5cm.
I purchased the 4-year service contract thru Amazon (actually 3 years since the 1st year is covered under warranty). I never received a conformation mail from the third party vendor (Service Contracts from NEWCORP). I have called their customer service and am currently waiting for them to send me written confirmation. It is also unclear on whether I need to provide them with additional information before my service contract becomes "valid" since they had no further information about my purchase from Amazon (e.g., model number of the TV, etc.). If this is any sign of the type of service I will be receiving, I have serious reservations about this service plan.
This product isn't worth much of my time, so I'll be quick. The cursor jumps horizontally when crossing certain thresholds. One time of that, there is occasional jumping (and clicking) all over the place. It's just broken and unusable and I'd stay away from any product by Aiptek.
I had mine for about 90 days before it broke. I used it about 5 times. I was slicing vegtables for maybe 10 minutes and after I turned it off on one bunch it never came back on. I took it apart and looked inside and the motor was very small. I am assuming it overheated like I have had happen with cheap 10$ blenders and the motor burned out, so I think it was poorly made and looking at the tiny motor and heap of plastic, probably 200% of what retail SHOULD be. I paid 40$ for this, I am not happy, I didn't register a warranty and don't see how I would keep trusting this company unless they offer to replace it when I call. Before it broke, it was a wonderful product and I am sad it seems like they have a monopoly on this design.
I have a D80 with the 18-135mm kit lense and 50mm f1.8. It fit, but was very tight. The 18-135 is probably the largest lense that could fit in this case. When mounted it fit ok, but if i mount the 50mm and put the 135 on the left, it's very tight. There is also not enough room for a full sized flash. On the other hand, my mom's 2 lense D40 kit fits great you might could even get a flash in with it.I ended up getting a Lowepro slingshot 200 and am very happy with it. I have room for all my equipment and could still add some things.Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
This product is excellent and you can buy it, because the company that is selling deliver for you "just-in-time"!att.Jeferson(Brazil)
This was a very good purchase . Two for the price of one . Great buy and very happy with purchase . I gave one to my daughter and the other to my son . And didn't cost me much .
I am really satisfied with the quality of this player. The ease of use, options, and additional remote make this a very nice buy. The interface is great and the looks are very attractive. A smart buy at a smart price.
The Microsoft Zune is being attacked by loyal iPod / Apple customers on here, who should have just stuck with their iPod. The Microsoft Zune is fantastic. The screen is awesome, the sound is far superior to the sound on an iPod (and isn't that what it's all about anyway)?It's still new, and Microsoft will improve with future ZUNE units. I'm sure they are working on units like the Nano, etc.I definitely give the Zune 5 stars, and would recommend it to anyone - unconditionally. I think it's funny how everyone who likes to complain about it says the same things (it sounds like they all got together and are trying to really ruin ZUNE).If you are trying to decide, I have both an iPod and Zune, and use the Zune ALL the time now - much more than the iPod.
The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the less than stellar wide open aperture (f/4.5-5.6), plasticky build, 67mm filter size and missing tripod/monopod mount on the lens. I opted to purchase the 70-300mm VR Nikkor because I was disappointed by the images I had captured using the very popular 18-200mm VR - the 18-200mm VR is a great focal length range but I found out that I ended up doing MORE postprocessing with the images I took with that lens than I ever did with any of my Nikkor lenses. I sold the 18-200mm VR and I decided to go with the 2 lens combo by using my 18-70mm Nikkor in conjunction with this fantastic telephoto zoom lens in the 70-300mm VR (I get better image results and an extra 100mm of focal length despite the 20-30seconds I need to swap lenses every now and then during a shoot). The VR II works as advertised and makes taking shots in low light conditions very helpful. Very sharp image results. The build quality is plasticky and for a lens of this focal length range, it's a tad heavy (a tripod/monopod mount on the lens would've been handy, VRII on this lens is great but definitely not a sure substitute for a tripod under extreme low light conditions). The autofocus is really slow - all in all, this is a slow telephoto lens but the VRII just makes it well worth the money. I got less distortion on this lens than I did with the 18-200mm VR at the same focal lengths. This is definitely a keeper of a lens (although it doesn't have that pro photographer build/feel to it). For roughly $500, I'd have to say that this is 1 of Nikon's top notch prosumer telephoto lens. Definitely worth keeping in my bag for close up photography and portraiture photography (the bokeh using this lens is quite pleasant in fact, i've gotten some of the most beautiful bokeh filled images using this lens). My suggestion - get 1! :)
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.
This filter do not have an front thread and cannot put my Canon lens cap so I have returned it and purchase diff. B+W filter with a front thread so I can put my len cap to onto it to protect the filter.
The GPS, of which production has been discontinued by Garmin, performs beuatifully, accurately, promptly and clearly. It is intuitively easy to operate even before downloading the operator's manual from Garmin. It searches for desired destinations, advises best route and guides the driver visually and manually enroute, providing estimated time at end.Programming and storing locations for future use is quick and self instructing. Street maps including names, which are spoken when needed, are shown and zoomed in on command.I highly recommend the device which is easily installed in three minutes and transferrable between vehicles.Garmin assured me by telephone that service and repair is still provided.
Yesterday, I bought this item based on the 4 to 5 star reviews here and elsewhere. Unfortunately, this product was a disappointment. It doesn't deliver much bass or treble, and like the other reviewers have said, it's a nice look, but your ears will get sore after they are used for a short period of time.Luckily, I was able to take them back and get a refund. To go with the pink iPod nano, I recently bought a pair of Sony Pink earbuds (10LPPI) and not only are they confortable, they deliver a nice sound for a cheap price. For the time being, I am going back to them and the Philips behind the neck headphones.JVC can do better.
As the included instructions indicate, the board to be plated must be VERY clean. It also makes a huge difference when the solution is heated to the indicated 140 degrees F.As for the solderability after plating, it is a large improvement over bare copper.
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.
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.
Visor is great. Made by the former mastermind behind Palm seeking to make a better PDA, same to better technology for less moola. The expansion module allows you to play MP3's, use wireless internet and e-mail, play video games, and best of all, once the 2MB are squandered, you can buy an 8MB expansion. With the USB cradle, files can be loaded onto your visor. You can also beam applications and files to other PDA's. Like all PDA's, the batteries only last for about 2 weeks, but changing them is a breeze (remembering to replace the batteries withen 1 minute of taking them out). The Visor is inexpensive and from my experience with other PDA's, a much better buy than the Palm IIIxe or the Compaq IPAQ
I'm a big fan of trackballs and this one is my favorite on the market right now. Just love it.
An absolute must-have for the frequent traveller. Ever noticed that you have to search for outlets in a hotel room? Just plug it in that single hotel room desk lamp outlet and charge your laptop and cell phone while you work or sleep. Also, when sitting in an airport waiting for a delayed air plane did you ever noticed that the only available outlets are always taken by the smart ones sitting on the floor next to you? Just ask to share their outlet with your power strip and you have juice and a good conversation going too. The one downside is that I found recently the exact same model, but with two USB ports. I would have bought that instead, so I can leave the phone adapter at home. I have used mine a lot, it holds up well, and is light enough too. On top of that, it attracts some attention for the proverbial 'cool factor'.
I bought this for my trip to South Africa. It was great to be able to use one adapter and have a power strip so we could charge our camera batteries, cell phone and net book at the same time. This power strip allowed me to only purchase one adapter. I also noted that of the three hotels we stayed in, only the Westin had multiple outlets available for an adapter. It was much easier to charge all out electronics at once and not have to wake up in the middle of the night and change chargers. This item impressed my travel partner, who has over 2 million air miles, so that is an endorsement from a road warrior.
Bought this for our 91 Honda Accord, installed very quickly and it fits perfectly. Good, quality product. I would recommend this to anyone.
Easy to setup, but just note; if your using a Comcast Router for both Digital Voice and Internet, you will most likely be required as was I to remove the internal battery on the Comcast router. This was the only method to release the ISP static IP addresses,and to trigger the renew to the comcast router, and process to append the ISP IP addresses to the wireless router was able to complete. Prior to this step, the Dlink Router couldn't append the ISP IP addresses.
I purchased this camera after using the EOS 10D and was very pleased with the price and value for money, it was shipped promptly as advised by Amazon. I have used the camera professionaly and it has met or exceeded my needs and expectations on all occassions. [...]It can be very easy to use in the fully automatic mode, and my son uses same to take pictures also, with great results.I would recommend this camera without reservation, well done Canon.
Pros: This product is well made and has some really nice features. You get an extra sync cable as well as the ability to charge it from a wall socket instead of a computer which is surprisingly useful. Being able to see your music selection on your TV also boosts the usability of it a great deal as you can see the track even from across the room. The remote has a very powerful magnet in the back of it which is really handy for keeping it in arms reach and out of harms way.Cons: The remote has to be pointed DIRECTLY at the dock to get the signal to do anything. It's a little annoying, but if you keep the dock up high enough then you shouldn't have too many problems. Only other complaint I have is that the docks hole for the zune to rest in is too small for my silicone case so I have to take it off every time I want to hook it up, which is honestly my own fault and a minor inconvenience.Other Thoughts: I would buy this again in a heartbeat, if you like listening to music while playing cards with friends or like listening to music while cleaning your apartment, this thing is fantastic. Oh, and it's also pretty handy if you're on a trip and need a way to charge your zune because you don't have to drag your computer around with you. Well worth the little amount it costs
Unfortunately the device was completely defective (not working in any manner), and there were no replacements available in stock. We were instructed to return the device for a full refund, which we did.
Bought this uncertain if it was as good as the iPod--it blows the iPod away. I've loaded movies onto it to watch while I'm on the road and it still has plenty of space for my music. Love it!
We have another one of these but a different model number. The only problem I have with this one is the lid does not open all the way like the other one we have. Other than that, it is fine.
I had no idea it would be as sturdy and well made as it was. Definitly worth the money!
This router seems to work fine. I have better signal strength but may still need a repeater. I have my desktop in the basement and get coverage to about 60% of the house.
I purchased the OP/TECH Grip Strap, through Amazon, for my Canon SX10, and I really like it. It offers a firm, tight, grip from the camera to my hand and wrist. The strap is adjustable for large and small hands, and can be adjusted so you can reach the shutter. When you want to relax and put your arm down, the camera doesn't dangle or move around as your relaxed fingers are resting naturally between the lens and the grip. When it's time to shoot, you just lift up the camera and you don't have to adjust it in your hand. It's already in place. It attaches to the camera with a loop strap on the top, and a padded metal base plate on the bottom. It may not be for everyone, but it sure works good for me.
This a a geats speaker for it's price. the sound quality is good and it also charges your ipod while using it. the only reason i rated it a 4 star is because between songs it makes static noises
I bought for my Iphone 4.I use the bumper case.To use this type of products, you have to take off the bumber case. and it is kind of annoying.I bought this because this product has a straight connection so I do not need to take off the bumper case.But the one I received has L shaped end!If you are using Iphones with cases, do not buy this one.
I've owned 4 different digital cameras in the last few years, but this is the first one that I'm in love with. Compact, light-weight, 5 MP, brilliant screen, ultra-stylish, easy to use, and takes two types of memory (SD and/or Memory-Stick). Add to that the nifty green light bars on front which zoom back and forth when it turns on (reminiscent of a certain talking car from an 80's tv show) How cool can you get?Few things to note. The strap that comes with this camera is about 18 inches long...way too long for my tastes. The included memory is a very stingy and virtually pointless (in my opinion anyway) 16 MB.So far the only really bad thing about this camera has been my difficulty in finding a case that isn't too big. I've tried everything from a pda case, to a mp3 player case, to a small camera case and they're all too big and bulky for this little beauty.
This is a great pair of phones. Although they do take a bit of work to get them in right, its worth it. the only problem ive had with them so far is not being able to hear anything else but the music while using them (if you want to call it a problem). the foam plug blocks out almost all of the extranious noise around you. also it keeps the sound in your ears, the people in the same room as you wont hear it (great if you have parents that grew up hearing that if the other people around you can hear the sound then its too loud, like i do). the sound tube shoots the music righ tinto your ear and it can't get out because of the foam. i guess all of the morons that say they are bad just dont have ANY common sense and didnt ever read the directions.
This USB hub gets extremely hot, even when connected to a simple mouse. I'd imagine that it'd be quite a drain on a laptop battery.I would recommend staying away from it.Consider something like the Targus ACH74US instead.
I bought this product because my cousin said it was wonderful. She was right. It does everything I needed it to do. My only complaint is that in bright light it is hard to read the screen.
It works pretty good after I overcame the pitfalls:(1) The HDMI port and wired ethernet port doesn't work until you go into the setup menu and enable it, so you have to connect the DSM-520 using the component, composite or svideo and run the setup wizard before hooking it up to HDMI and ethernet.(2) If your ethernet router/switch/PC works at Gig Ethernet speed, you need to connect both the PC and the DSM-520 to the same ethernet switch or router, and you need to set your PC ethernet port to fixed 100Mbps HALF duplex mode (typically this is set to auto negotiate speed/duplex mode), or you will see constant "buffering..." messages on the Active-TV video display. This is unfortunate since all the rest of your network I/O also has to be reduced to 100Mbps.
I ended up returning the item - it looked and acted chip - the buttons wouldn't work and as simple task as skipping or rewinding a song was unacomplishable.
...Its a very good camera for the price and as my old camera was a hi-8 canon Ex1 I didnt have to go out and buy new tapes either as the 140e uses hi-8 tapes. I didnt use the pixelA software as it is rubbish, instead I use Pinnacles Studio8 which allows me to download and convert my video to burn to cd or dvd between different formats. Firewire works well and all functions are simple to use. Image quality is good.The only blots on its copybook are for me the disabled control facilities from the higher models (you can re-enable them if you know what you are doing) and the lack of DV in (again this can be fixed) finally the lack of an external mic socket...which I'm looking into sorting out...overall...very good buy.Ray.
Our company is requiring our documents to be scanned, so we bought this scanner a while back. It scans fairly quickly, double-sided. But, there isn't much accompanying documents to help out...ie...not very user friendly. But, the scanning is clear.
purchased this for the rebate of the wireless PC card and still haven't been able to use it since the free card has not been sent yet. It's been 3 months!!! Netgear is totally un responsive. Can't return the item because I had to cut out and send in the UPS from this package to get the free card. Catch 22!!!! Stear clear of Netgear!!!!
I originally bought a cheap laptop sleeve designed for any 15.4 inch laptop, however that one was way to huge and left almost an inch of wiggle room length-wise. This case, which I bought from a local Apple Store, tightly hugs the 15 inch Macbook Pro. There's no wiggle room at all. I also really like the little protective flap inside that acts as a barrier between the zipper and the edge of the laptop, it's a nice touch. The skinny blue pocket going down the front could also be useful for important notes, receipts, or even a small calculator. Excellent product, recommended!
This product has allowed me to use a new notebook with Windows 2000 professional on a network with a desktop running Windows 98, sharing a cable internet connection with great speed and range. I can also use the printer through the wireless connection, which is a great convenience. The range is greater than I expected, with little signal loss in other parts of my modest home and even outside on the deck.The setup was not simple. After consulting two tech reps with Microsoft, the second suggested unplugging the power cord to the cable company modem for 5 minutes, plugging it back in, allowing it to reset for a little while, then unplugging the power to the base station for a few seconds and plugging it back in. This got the internet connection working. (I see another Amazon reviewer had to do this.) Then, the printer would not work, even though I had enabled sharing of the printer. Finally, another call to Microsoft (good thing there is good support for this product) and I logged in as a guest on the base station computer. Now the printer can be used on the network.The setup was much more complicated than I expected, but the wireless network was worth the trouble for me. It works beautifully. (I did download the patches right away.)
The Modem Blaster DI5630 v.90 is the most for the dollar. I have built systems using many Top of the Line models from some of the biggst names in the industry. But when the phone system is not running perfect the Creative Labs product logs on at a higher speed 100% of the time by as much as 8 to 10 KBPS as is the easiest to install and configure. I would recomend this to anyone. I run this modem in my home and office. Thank you,
It was recommended I buy this when I bought a scanner so I was thinking I'd need it and didn't want to make a trip to the store once th scanner came in so I went ahead and bought it. I didn't need it at all.
Great Product at a Great Price. I will continue to purchase from here. THANKS!!
This vpn firewall is still on D-Link's website. A discontinued product. And good riddance, this is a piece of junk. Compared to DFL-200 and 700 the 300 is a joke. Do not even buy one used, you will regret the hassle. Trust me, I work with this stuff every day, all day, I allowed myself to be snookered on this one, you don't have to.
PRO-POWER - Portable speakersThes speakers are very nice. I think they work with everything including mp4 players or mp3 player not jsut ipods. great price. buy if you want good sound and a good price to match. also, it works well.
Product is as advertised. Shipped quickly. Nice and sturdy, does not look as cheap as some of the online pictures. Overall, very happy- adjustable heights a bonus!
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 .
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 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.
Audio Unlimited Wireless Speakers with Remote (SPK-VELO-001)]]I am very happy with these speakers. I bought them recently when they were $20 cheaper so when I came to write this review I was even happier!! Even at $99 these are still good value. We just plugged them in and tuned to the radio. My first reaction was that they were ok - only so so, but then realized we were tuned into an oldies station and wondered if the sound would be better on another more modern one. POP the quality was 100% better and of course we realized that we were rating them on a sound recorded 40 years ago. The remote is a real bonus. They come with a headphone jack as well as red and white audio cable so you can choose to have the source on or mute. A nice touch. Stereo would have made them 5 stars, but happy just the same.
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.
Well - when my PS3 component cable started messing up (cheap chinese crap) - I figured I might as well free up the slot & put DVI into use - picture is good & you can use existing PS3 cable for audio.Just remember to restart your PS3 after you hookup this cable - as it requires reconfig
These are the best headphones I've ever had for three reasons: I can listen to them as loudly as I want without worrying that the noise is creeping out (these create a total seal), I can block out all outside noise (which rocks on the subway), and they sound incredible. I really feel like the music is being funneled into my head where it just bounces around and doesn't bother another soul. They work just like those foamy ear plugs: squeeze them to compress them, put them in your ear, and they expand to form a snug fit. The bass is really impressive and they are really loud. For listening at work, one volume stop over 0 on my cd player is quite loud enough.ONE MAJOR PROBLEM: And I knew this would happen when I bought them- I can't find replacement foamy things. They come with extras, but I found the extras were all different shapes and sizes, I guess so you could get the best fit. But only one set fit me and I can't seem to find them packaged solo. I'm thinking of buying some of the ear plugs and cutting a hole in the middle to slide on. That said, the one pair of foamy things has lasted me probably a year. They're getting a little funky, though.
I don't know about some of these negative reviews, but mines seems to function according to specification. I believe that the negative reviewers did not take into accountability several factors: ISP's technological setup, Operating System Compatibility, Basic Knowledge of Networking, whether D-Link DIR655 will work together with cable modem, whether or not their home was built using plaster as this will cause interference with receiving wireless signals to other devices in the house, and location of router in house (should always be where signal can trickle down to wireless devices. I also believe that one reviewer did not take-off the plastic protective covering over the vents or did not set it where it could breath, and this is why it was "hotter than a firecracker."My Uses (so far)....Let me say this first...I have only utilized this for three days even though I've had it one week earlier. Even though I haven't used this for very long, I've done my homework before I went on to spend money upgrading from Comcast's crappy Netgear Cable Modem Gateway (an all-in-one wireless router and cable modem using Wireless G technology). The difference was very definite for me as I saw a tremendous boost in my signal, speed, and overall dependability (mostly due to my new Cable modem I purchased with this). I would recommend that Comcast/Cable Modem users buy the Motorola Surfboard 120 Cable Modem along with this because it uses DOCSIS 3.0, and even if you do not have the high echelon of speed from your Cable ISP, this will enhance your lower-paid speed as it did my 16Megs of speed on my (DOCSIS 2.0) connection. Many people do not research things, or go by the advice of others. Even if you read my comment make sure that you can afford the upgrades, research the compatibility of your wireless devices/computers, research the capabilities of your ISP, research how this will effect your Internet bills, research the make of you home as well as the layout, and research the frequencies of devices in your house that could interfere with your router. I would also recommend that if you upgrade from your current setup (if it was installed by a ISP technician) that you have a technician install your equipment (cable modem, router) if you do not have the technical expertise to do this on your own merit.I would have to give another review later on regarding the overall reliability and USB Share-port technology (heard Share-port on this was not very great, but got the job done if you think of it on terms as a networked printer [only one person can use whatever USB device you hooked-up to this router at a time.]). My verdict, as of only three-day use...very good! Would suggest to anyone looking to upgrade their router to include this in their RESEARCH. Great value for the wallet, and great signal strength if upgrading from older equipment like I did. Wireless N technology sure does a hell of a job compared to Wireless G or even Super/Range-Max Wireless G. Great Job (so far anyways) D-Link!
This radio has a seperate SUB-WOOFER which is really loud. The whole system sounds a lot louder than it is. The front video game jacks are really useful to. This radio is extremely good for it's price.
Very quick shipping. Great CDs. Burn pretty fast, always seem to work great for me. I've purchased these before and will again because they always meet my standards, and I've never had a faulty CD that wouldn't work with these Maxell brand ones. Once again, great product for a great price.
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 have had one of these for a few months and I am very pleased. It prints well, faxes efficiently, and scans great! The only thing that I would like to see is an integrated cordless phone.
I like the camera and for the price it is a pretty good option.
1) The driver/software package is as large as a small OS. Sometimes it will print, sometimes it will scan. Most times it will do neither. Many times I have had to reboot to make the damn thing work at all. The driver package takes forever to install. Save your money, I wish I had.
Easy to use and gauge electric consumption in an appliance. It must be plugged in to view a reading there is no alternate power source when unplugged.
I purchased this unit to add some additional functionality to my Dish Network HD Reciever. Truly Plug & Play. Now I have caller ID, and can purchase movies on demand without adding a drop near my AV equipment. This is a highly recommended unit for anyone looking to add a jack without all the fuss.
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.
trackman is cordless, but usb adaptor has a corded transmitter/receiver. the cord is about 3ft.long & t/r catches on everything when you move laptop around. I had to reel t/r in every time I moved computer from my lap to table. there is no mention of corded usb adaptor in description. cord (wire) has a substandard connection to t/r.when I called logitech customer service & explained my problem to representative I was informed trackman was not for laptop use & was not warranted for laptop use, desktop only. when I tried to argue my case the rep. disconnected me.on second call I asked for supervisor, explained my experience of first call. the problem was promptly resolved & I received a apology. I am awaiting delivery replacement.this is the fourth logitech wireless that I have purchased. the first 3 are flawless. it was a suprise to find a corded usb adaptor, t/r with the 4th. I realy like working with trackball, the rest is questionable.
This is a fab little device. The top-loading ports are really handy for the things you don't leave in all the time, and they're spaced wide enough that they can accommodate the occasional wide USB devices (I'm looking at you, Belkin Wireless Ethernet Adapter!) without losing an extra port.It also nests nicely with the larger version of this hub, in case you need a LOT of ports.
This is no substitute for a bigger and more expensive speedlight. It lacks their power and features. But if you are looking for a very small light flash, with a reasonable recycle time, this is the one to get. It is much better than the built in flash on my d90, and works flawlessly with the camera controls. This is great to have if you are on the go and don't want to cary around more kit than you need. Also great to have in your bag as a backup to your prime light.
I have owned an HP Pavilion 4000 series notebook for about two years and have sent in for repair four times already. The issues varied from a defective battery, to a defective power supply, to defective system fans and overheating, to locking up unexpectedly. The only consistent factor was the poor customer service I received from HP and the incompetence of the customer support and service outfits for HP.One of the times, the notebook was returned to me with the HP technician's testing drive installed in it. Another time, the notebook was returned missing all the covers from the bottom (hard drive cover, memory cover, etc.)This time, the whole computer is missing and the customer support reps do not know the status nor where it is. I have not received assurances from HP that the issue will be resolved anytime soon and all I can get from them is that it is "scheduled" to be shipped to me a week ago.Extremely poor quality and lack of service make me recommend against purchasing this or any HP notebook.
I bought this printer as a gift for my mother-in-law who was using an ink jet. She wanted the convenience of an all-in-one type machine, and I wanted her to be free from the tyranny of buying printer ink. The toner refill for this machine is only about $15, and it prints 2500 pages! For a printer that cost less than $100, I don't think you could ask for more.
It's compact but underpowered in low light for bounce flash off tall ceilings, and the biggest problem I experienced is inability to shoot faster than 1/250 when using this flash. That makes it impossible to shoot wide aperture in bright light when wanting fill flash without overexposing your shots.I'd say don't waste your time and go for a flash you can sync with a fast shutter speed.Also, you can't run it wirelessly so I had to buy a 40 dollar off-brand cable, and a 15 dollar diffuser, ...Now since I know more of what I want/need, I'm returning this and getting a larger flash. I saw the SB600 here for 220 which is only 50 bucks more than this when you add all the acessories you need but now it's more so I had to do more research.From what I researched, the SB600 is old technology so I was led to the SB700, but the SB700 has a lower GN and even more expensive than the SB600.I found that Sigma has a iTTL flash that works wirelesly and in high shutter speed sync so I decided to get that as it's cheaper than the SB700 and has a much higher gn at 35 mm (equivalent to the SB900). Will review that once I get it.
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.
I've had them for about a year now, and they work excellent. The bass is adequate, but if you want more bass buy a subwoofer, but most of us won't need it. I have the 120W Amp from Pyle, and it works well with the speaker.
As this charger is made for the cameras listed, it does the job well. I bought it to replace a charger I lost and use it with my Nikon P90 camera batteries. It's fast. And so was the shipping...I love buying on Amazon!
Loved everything about this camera... smart looking, took amazing photos with no effort, etc., etc., etc.But it didn't hold up... a few days after initial warranty expired, the camera zoom lens stuck, and kept given a message to 'restart' ... then it would stick again .. The lens doesn't retract back into the body, even with the power off and battery removed. Have followed all instructions and get nowhere. The camera was never dropped, never abused, and always cased when not in use.Not worth the price to even have it evaulated, plus repairs and/or parts ... Disappointing,, but I've moved on to Canon and no problems there!
The reason for why I bought this item was that I did not want to connect my camera always whenever I wanted to transfer pictures from my digital camera to my computer. Why? Just a bit more flexible at the same time as I spare the batteries of my camera, and for this price, I think it is worth it.There are a lot of CF-readers on the market but this one I feel comes with a good price. Paying more for a thing like this would be a waste of money. I feel that as long as the functionality is the same, there is no need for spending more cash. This CF-reader is also very flexible since it allows you to detach the cable from the reader. If you have "easy to reach" USB connections you can connect the reader directly which in combination with usage on Windows 2000/XP (requires no special drivers) makes it a very small and portable solution.There is only one thing you should remember before buying this CF-reader if you are a user of older versions of Windows, e.g., Windows 95/98. Then you need to install some drivers before first usage on a computer. So, it is not possible to just connect it to any computer without first installing the drivers (for example connecting it to your friends computer to share pictures). This is however not a big problem but it removes some of the flexibility of being able to connect it anywhere.An alternative for Laptop users with a free PC Card-slot can be a PC Card CF-reader. These also come with a good price (cheaper than a USB-reader) and usually (the ones I have used) do not require any special drivers.Once you are ok with what I have mentioned above, I recommend this as a buy. I have used the CF-reader on several computers with no problem at all. Good value and easy to use.
Be advised if you are a Mac user who has foolishly upgraded to Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6), the HP driver will no longer support scanning or faxing. This means your expensive All-in-One you bought for printing, scanning, and faxing will not be seen by Image Capture, Preview, or, well, anything. The HP Director software is no longer supported, either, for any OSX version past 10.5 (Leopard).This renders this large, noisy, clunky All-in-One into a large, noisy, clunky Printer. You can still copy and fax from the device itself of course, but faxing from your desktop will never happen again, and most importantly, neither will scanning.HP has made it very clear on discussion forums and scattered throughout their website they have no intention of ever releasing a proper scanning driver for this unit for Snow Leopard. Of course they didn't make that clear until months after people upgraded and started complaining on support forums, and there was no warning from the Snow Leopard upgrader (or even from HP Director, which still executes, but doesn't actually see your scanner as available and so is useless). So keep that in mind not only when considering this product, but any HP product, since it's quite clear that your investment may be rendered nearly useless just months after your purchase due to HP's complete lack of commitment to maintaing its drivers.
Easy to install and looked great right out of the box with the factory default settings using the DVI input. Looked even better after using their configuration utility. Good gaming monitor! Turned on all of the eye candy for WoW and was impressed with the quality of the picture. It is a little on the high side for price but worth every penny.
Very nice SD card at a very reasonable price! Works great in my Canon camera and in my computer. Have not had any issues. Would recommend.
I have had this lens for a couple of months now and it is by far one of my better lenses. I have shot closes up pictures of plants, insects, birds etc... I have it mounted my Nikon D90 and it is just perfect! I very recently bought a sigma 150-500mm telephoto zoom lens, and it should arrive tomorrow. I hope it will be as good as this lens maybe even better. For any average to professional photographer, I highly recommend this lens. The lens will not fit in small camera cases but in medium size cases (what i have) it fits snugly. Like i said, the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S Zoom Nikkor lens is perfect for photographers average to professional.
They're easy to use &amp; they look great right up until you wash them the first time. Light t-shirt transfers crack &amp; peel something awful, I've never known one to last more than one wearing.If you're going to make a t-shirt, get the kind that says DARK t-shirt transfers. I've got a closet full of Office Depot &amp; Avery brand Dark t-shirt transfers (many transfered onto white shirts) that look great and I wear them every weekend. It costs a little more, but they actually work, making it well worth the money.
Exactly as described. Would like to have gold plated connections, but you cant beat the price for a cable of this size and type.
The product came with no instructions on how to use it. The website says "manual coming soon". Why would you sell something without a manual available? An email to the company was unanswered. I will never buy from that brand again. Amazon handled the return without any problems,thank goodness.
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.
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.
Pros -Ease of installationSound QualityPlenty of BaseCorded Remote ControllerCostCons -Corded Remote ControllerYou need a 5.1 capable sound card to enjoy the sound qualityFor the money this is a great system that produces a very clean sound.
I've been using the natural keyboards for years and can barely type on a standard keyboard now. This one is the best yet. I heartily recommend it for everyone, but especially for those with carpal tunnel syndrome or other disability. It arrived quickly and in good condition.
If your criteria is: Ease of use, good quality pictures and optical zoom for less ... then this is the camera for you. We bought it for a family vacation and used it everyday. Surpised the original batteries are still going strong even after 75+ pics (added 32MB card), many LCD reviews, and several uploads. (I bought the Kodak charger and 4 battery pack and still haven't used it) We are waiting for the end results from Ofoto so I hope I haven't jinxed myself, but all the pictures look great on screen. Speaking of uploads, the software is very easy to install (WIN2000) and use. No need to spend the money on the docking cradle because you still do it with a push of the button within the software. Best feature: video out for slide shows on TV. Feature not avail: movie mode, but that's what video cameras are for. Summary, very happy we didn't blow our budget on a more expensive camera for features and settings we would rarely use.
Received the product within 3 days of ordering so excellent delivery. Will update once I install rest of the items.
This is actually a replacement for one that I dropped in a river. I liked it enough to get an identical one. It is an inexpensive camera useful for activities (like river kayaking) that expose it to damage. A lot of cameras are leaving off the viewfinder. I find that with it, I can compose pictures better, especially in bright light, saves on battery power and is ready sooner after powering up (which also saves on batteries). If it were more water resistant, it would get the extra star.
very glad i purchased this product. does everything i wanted it to do. would definitely buy it again if i needed to
I did not get the Kodak brand battery . I won't order from Amazon .
I originally purchased this router in April. The original product on which this is based the DI-624 got excellent reviews. The 624M was supposed to be the same great product w/ MIMO support.Unfortunately, this is not the case with the original firmware. As mentioned in previous reviews, a new password would take several minutes to become active. The menu options would work intermittently, or not at all. The router would hang on several occassions. The ports would not stealth automatically as in the original DI-624.To top it all off, as of this writing, there hasn't been a single firmware upgrade/fix available on the D-Link support site to address these issues. This router has been available since at least January of 2005.I ended up returning this one, and purchasing the DI-624 instead. (No problems with that model at all.)
THe first one I ordered broken, but after I filed a claim, they soon sent me a new one. It worked well so far!
I bought these speakers along with an XBox 360 as part of a bundled package. Now I'm more excited about playing movies, music and games through these speakers than the xbox 360 itself. The setup was simple and even my wife appreciates the wonderful, encompassing surround sound these speakers provide. I've listened to other surround sound systems of various prices and quality and the only one that equals this system was a $10,000 7.1 surround system custom made. These speakers are that good.
If I could give this product, and this company, less than one star I would. I spent two months going back and forth with customer service in E-Mails trying to get the problems resolved. I followed all of their instructions. Not only did the product not work, their slow and inept customer service told me to upgrade my PC video card to make it work. I did. That didn't help. Then, they would not give me a refund. Steer clear. Once you buy this dog, you're stuck!
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.
but the battery life is terrible. I have a lot of cds, and it is great to be able to take them everywhere in a small, portable MP3 player, but the battery life is not good at all. On the 60 GB iPod with Video, I get about 13 hours of battery life. The backlight kills the battery, and so does watching videos. I highly recommend this iPod if you listen to music a lot and don't mind charging the iPod a lot. Also, I would recommend buying a wall charger, a car charger, and sound cancelling headphones, or headphones that go over your ear and not in them. Also, don't play the iPod too loud, because it could cause permanant hearing damage. Highly recommended...
Set up was troublesome. However, once done, the unit has proven very simple to use. It works quite well. Very satisfied.
Received unit as advertized with no issues, very easy setup and excellent clean source of conditioned power for the media room. Definite buy rating
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.
I got this item for my 2003 S10 I'm using it with a Pioneer (DEH-P4000UB) This works great. It hooked into my Droid Incredible with no trouble. It sounds GREAT! The Phone book transfered over with no trouble. The call name displays on the screen when a incoming call. I installed it myself very easy to do. I would recomend this item if you want a great aftermarket in dash blue tooth.
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!
The order arrived on time. Easy to install. Works great for my old pc. I would recommend this if anyone needs memory upgrade.
This little gem is fantastic, it has performed flawlessly since I got it. Battery life if my one and only complaint, you don't get anywhere near the life that Apple claims. I bought a Griffin TuneJuice to solve that problem. I'm not crazy about how iTunes updates content on the iPod, but I've learned to work around that. It's hard to compare this device to anything else on the market because it has few if any competitors, but the only thing that would make it better would be the ability to buy or download DVD movies onto the iPod. I purchased the Cucusoft DVD to iPod converter software, and it works very well. I now have about 6 movies and several SNL classic skits and some Seinfeld episodes on the iPod. I'm not sure how Apple is going to top this device.
I looked for the cheapest thing on the market, and it works just as great as any of the 100 cameras. Good product!
I bought the CH-LDV1010RS from Fry's Electronics for $299 and I recommend buying it in a local store in case you need to return because of manufacturer defect problem. The Cyberhome is a web store and there is no support, no phone number to call and your email will not be answered. This is the only negative experience with the product.The unit plays all DVDs and VCDs (US and Asia) and the AC power supply supports dual voltages. I read about the unit is not capable of reading DVD-R home made disks and it is true. It chokes a lot and got stuck sometimes. The DVD-R disks I am using are TDK 8x and not discounted brand either. I then went and got some certified HP 4x DVD+R disks and the problem is gone. These HP disk is on sale at the time and cost the same as the DVD-R disk about 39 cents per piece. The package comes with an incomplete manual with missing tech specs of the unit. A discount coupon for a $99 customized surround sound headphone and no warranty card. You can download the more complete manual from their web site. You will not find the headphone and the 10" carry bag in their online store and Amazon listed the headphone for $139 full price and the 10" bag is not available yet. So, you have to wait if you plan to car mount this unit. Other than that, consider the low price, dual voltages, all DVD and VCD supported formats, slim design and the very acceptable video quality, this one way ahead and hard to beat.
I initially purchased this item through AMAZON. It arrived in a timely manner however the packaging was damaged to some degree. The unit would not turn on. The people at Garmin were helpful but the unit refused to work and we were unable to identify the problem. I used AMAZON's return procedure (which is very simple and which simultaneously ordered a replacement even before I returned the defective unit)and was pleased to receive the new unit in a couple of days. This unit is superb, easy to operate and thus far hasn't gotten me lost. I would recommend the dash mount however as I didn't feel comfortable relying on the suction cup when I hit bumps. In spite of a rocky start, I recommend this unit to anyone, especially the tech challenged.
A good price along with quick shipping translate into a nice transaction (as usual).
I purchased this product a year ago. I'm now looking for a replacement. And here's why:1) The hissing - As mentioned in other reviews...this thing has hissed from the start. I only really notice it while the unit is off...but it's something you certainly cannot miss.2) No Disc - The DVD player has officially died. I pop a disc in, and I get "No Disc". It'll happen about 9 times out of 10. The same can be said with CD's.3) Rear speakers weak - Rarely, will I ever have good sound coming out of the rear speakers. Even if I play with settings, it doesn't get any louder.4) Volume control on unit is over-sensitive - The volume control is on a wheel...if I just touch the wheel, it'll jump 2-3 notches up or down. Or, sometimes I'll turn the knob slowly in ONE direction, and the volume will go back and forth a few notches. There was also a strange occasion where the volume would turn all the way down out of nowhere. That happened only for about a day.Overall...not a very good unit, which surprises me since I hear alot of good things about Phillips.
This headset replaced an existing headset of a different brand which worked fine. This headset is much more sensitive in receiving and I'm able to reduce the volume and still hear quite adequately.
Bought this to use with a ThinkPad T40 and a DBT-120 USB adapter. Pairing was no problem, and the mouse works very well. Battery life with rechargeable AA cells is OK, lasting about a week. This mouse works with my PowerBook G4 as well. I'd recommend this mouse to anyone wanting a Bluetooth solution.
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 recieved the IPAQ in about 3 days and i have enjoyed it since. I love the GPS system. I searched on the web for a GPS system alone and it was costing me around $400 for a good one. Then i ran across this IPAQ, which has an operating system and other features that come with Windows Mobile 5.0. I use it all the time and it's great.
I needed two long DVI cables for my work computer and these served me very well.The connectors are good quality and the cables are thick and feel like they were well-made.I got the longest option, and they work great.
We've been very happy with our Garmin Street Pilot. Easy to use, requiring very little technical knowledge, with very reliable driving instructions.
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.
The battery life is almost the same as my old battery. It just increased laptop used in 25%. I feel I wasted my money :(
I installed a Sony head unit in my Corolla with this dash pocket. Installation was easy, but the stereo has a slight bit of wiggle room. There could be some vibration due to the fit not being snug. The pocket at the top isn't good for much, but it can fit a new generation ipod in case.
It's compact and does the trick. I use all 4 ports. It's a bonus that it is powered.
Nice item and works great! If you are considering buying one such thing, this one must be a good buy.
I sat it next to the computer and then began backing-up my folders. I did this successfully once a month for several months. Yesterday it stopped working. That's it...it just doesn't work. It is getting no power at all. I have moved it around the room and plugged it in to other outlets to no avail. There was no power surge, no thunderstorm, no dropping..nothing to explain what the heck happened to it. I cannot recommend this hard drive even if it does look "mahvelous".
A winner! This little machine just blew me away with its simplicity and speed. Some of the reviews talk about it being slow, but when I sent it a file from FileMaker Pro, it had a four-inch label printed about three seconds after I hit the return key. The quality of print is outstanding; very crisp and deep black on bright white. And the adhesive! I have never seen a label that sticks so tenaciously--you'd better make sure you have it positioned the way you want it first!
This Andis 30970, was a wonderful purchase. Good size, good heat temperature, easy to install and the cord hanger goes on either the right or left side. I have had other wall mounted dryers, they were hard to hang, the Andis was up in a matter of minutes.
The computer was easy to set up and get started, and worked well well right out of the box... except (and this is my only major complaint) the modem.The modem would connect fine, and then would disconnect for no apparent reason. It would only stay connected for up to 5 minutes, but often it was less than 30 seconds. Fortunately, one of the times when it stayed connected for a few minutes, BigFix was able to download a list of 'Fixlets' relevant to my computer, one of which was a BIOS update. The modem was not able to stay connected long enough to download the BIOS update so I had to download it using another computer. After the BIOS update, there were no more modem problems at all. The modem connects beautifully and stays connected.After resolving that issue, I explored the other features and bundled software and was not disappointed by anything I saw. I am used to slow (2x) CD burners that require external software, so when I tried the CD burner on this machine, I was very impressed. I put in a blank CD and Windows XP popped up an explorer window for it. I dragged some files into it and clicked 'write to CD'. It was done in an amazingly short amount of time.I also liked BigFix, which I mentioned briefly above. This is a program that goes out to the internet whenever you are connected and checks for updates or other issues relevant to the computer and gives links for more information and to download fixes.Overall, this was an excellent buy for the money, and, other than the modem problem which has been completely resolved, has given me no problems.
I am using this signal booster to improve the Videotron signal for multiple outlets in my house. It works very well. No problem with the bidirectional internet signal. I highly recommend this product for cable signal improvement.
I really like this product a lot. I wish the battery lasted a little longer.
I more than realize that warrenties are not forever, but how frustrating and maddning it is to have a product take a dive about three weeks after the one year warrenty expires. Talk about built-in obsolescence. I loved making compilation CD's for birthday gifts for my family. After spending about two hours putting a great mix together for my brother's B-Day, I hit the finalize button. It normally takes a little over two minutes to complete this function. Well, about a minute and a half into it the process it just stopped. I couldn't get the recording tray door to open, the read out said nothing. I finally turned the machine off, then back on to get the recording tray door to open. I took the recorded disk and put it into the playback tray and the display read "not finalized".......Long story short, I went through every recording mode.."Make CD", "Fast Record" and "Record Listen" and basically wasted 6 new TDK 74 minute CD-R audio discs trying to make it work and ended up each time with the same problem...CD "Not Finalized". At the time of purchase from Circut City there were only two makes of dual tray Playback/Record decks on the market, Philips and Harmon-Kardon. From other reviews I've read here, I made a purchase mistake and should have paid the extra ... bucks for the Harmon-Kardon. I paid almost $... to get a little over a years use out this equipment.I'm reluctant to take it to a repair shop based on other customer reviews with similar problems that were fixed, only to have the same problem occur again a few months later. Prices on this same model Philips have now dropped by almost $... and there are several other brands now available that are approaching about half of what I paid originally.After a ridiculous call to Philips Service 800 number, which ended up with me hanging up in frustration on a person who obviously didn't have a clue what the problem might have been, I've pretty much had to face the fact that I'm just plain out of luck and $500.00.It sounds like this model has a consistant flaw in the area of "Disc Finalization" and I'm now a member in a growing club of poor consumers who have purchased this "Lemon"....Let the Buyer Beware!
It is good fit for Canon T3i Camera. The Bag is more comfortable and Quality is very very good. I can suggest everyone to purchase this Bag.
I was told we were buying the latest and greatest technology at the time of our purchase of our first Samsung 61DLP. The picture was great and for the first couple of years all was well. During that time and based on the excellent picture and no problems occuring we purchase a second 61DLP for our downstairs game room. Not long after the second purchase the lamp in the first set went out. I called support and was told the lamp was not covered in the warranty, so we spent $179.00 and installed it ourselves. All went well for another 2 plus years then the set went out again. This time a technician came to the house and informed us that the "engine" needed to be replaced. Luckily we had bought the extended 5 year warranty (for $450) and we were still in the warranty period (by 2 months). He replaced the engine with a rebuilt one, can you believe it after spending $450 on a warrantywe got a rebuilt part. But it worked and we were happy again. Only one year later the set went out again and after buying another lamp (which we could not return) we were told by the Samsung technician it wasn't the lamp and the TV for all prctical purposes was dead. My upset is with the fact I spent $4,971.91 for the latest technological set and only got 6 years use out of it, a cost of over $800 per year. But we had the second set and moved it into our living room about 6 months ago. It has seen little use in the game room and had very few hours on it. I thought we would be good for another few years. Nope, today the lamp popped and the tv quit. Is it only the lamp? or is it something else? who knows, we will have to call the Samsung tech people and start all over again. Or we just may scrap the set and go buy a GOOD tv, anyone help us on that one. Two Samsung 61DLP's $7,000 invested and no tv to watch. Never Again!
When shopping for PNY did not know how good it was, but I proved to be a good manufacturer, I am satisfied with its performance, although a bit expensive but all in order.
This is the second monster product i ever brought you have to teeker with the delay system so every device want come on at the same time the visual voltage stabilizer is pretty neat but dim the display lights or turn them off they can be very annoying paid 600.00 new thru amazon its worth every penny if you have 10,000 dollar system or more, taking apart your system and servicing it gets old. This protects against spikes and unwanted voltage like air conditioning units & washer & dryer machines,refridge also stabilize 120 volts steady if it draws to much ampeage it will regulate & compensate for low power if it drops below 80volts so you alawys have the right amount of power,also every thing you put in the input cleans up your sound tones and bass is natural sounding this is a good investment really. Very Pleased P.S. monster warranty Pro avs2000 about 500.000 dollars if any of your equipment gets damage. Thats standing behind there product !!!!
I've heard horror stories about getting a wireless network configured in your house. Either I'm very lucky or this product is better than a lot of the cheap stuff out there.Set-up was straight forward, quick and easy. I have never had to touch it since the initial setup. I understand that may have to do with the Broadcom chip set which is more dependable, but also more expensive than some others. (My cable modem, on the other hand, needs rebooting every couple days. But that's another story.)
You have to be able to add the wall and phone connection pieces yourself.
I bought this for my mother who does computer work. The keyboard is great and it makes typing so much easier and I recommed it to anyone who types for a long time every day. However the installation was easy, I thought, the keyboard connected fine, bu the mouse does not work. And there is no one to call for tech help. I had to call my companies computer specialist to figure out what went wrong with the installation. If it wasn't for the mouse not working I would have given it a 5 star rating
The features and the performance of the Canon PowerShot A570IS are both exceptional. The size, feel and handling of the camera are impressive as well. As with most digital auto focus cameras, it is somewhat slow in low light situations where flash is required. My major complaint is that the camera seems to go through batteries very quickly. I finally purchased a pack of the 10 minute rechargeable batteries to try to eliminate this problem. One other minor thing, the 16 MegaByte memory card supplied with the camera is a joke. It only holds about a half dozen pictures. I would recommend that anyone purchasing this camera also purchase a 1 or 2 Gigabyte memory card as well.
This item is not correctly identified!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Actually what I received was a 25Ft Cat 6 cable!!!!! I lost a job on this project!!!!NOTE! I ORDERED THIS ITEM 2 TIMES!!!!!Same results
I shoot video documentaries in HD with surround sound. From time to time I have a need for a decent still camera. After reading numerous reviews on respected photography websites, I decided I wanted a Canon A-series camera (excellent optics, very flexible manual control, AA battery operation) rather than a bulky SLR. In addition the most significant improvement in the past 5 years is image stabilization, with Canon's optical stabilization considered the best. Okay, that makes the choice of camera obvious--the A570.Great cam, though not as tiny as many. Still, it's easier to hold and produces fantastic shots. Downside--it eats AA alkaline cells for breakfast, so take spares, or switch to NiMh cells and triple your capacity. Best of all worlds this way, and you can still use alkalines in an emergency.This model number has been replaced by follow-on models, but my suggestion is to find either this camera or its direct replacements.
Creating the transfer is easy--the instructions are simple to follow and they work. However, after the first wash (delicate cycle in a front-loader, cold water, hang to dry), the ink starts washing off and the edges start to become frayed. Also, the image itself starts to become crinkled! Maybe hand washing is what's needed but that's not something the instructions call for. In fact, it says you can machine wash & dry--clearly, you can't.
The information on this item is incorrect. I bought it with my C550 only to discover that I didn't need it and that it wasn't compatible.
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.
This product has been extremely useful to me. I work with my Macbook Pro and extra monitors sometimes for 12 to 14 hours nonstop. Before I had this product the Macbook would heat up underneath it where it was sitting on the desk; the fans would kick on a lot when using Photoshop, browsers, localhost, iTunes and other apps. Now that the laptop sits on the mStand it stays cool and if the fans come on it is only briefly.Not only does it keep the Macbook cooler it also gives you a great place to set your laptop and see the screen when using other monitors. The design is very nice and sturdy and the is a hole in the back for cable management. You could even shut your laptop and use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse with another larger monitor and use your laptop as a desktop while keeping it running cool.Great product!
My ipod is by far the most favorite gadget/accessory I have ever owned. With the Ipod, I can: Listen to music, read notes/books, listen to books, listen to podcasts, view photos, watch TV shows, Movies, commercials, and with the right accesory listen to the radio. I always am impressed with the sound quality and versatility of the ipod wherever I go and whatever I do. The thing syncs so well with I-tunes on your PC or Mac and is so easy to operate and use for anyone who is willing to take a few minutes to learn. I strongly recommend the ipod or a nano to anyone interested in getting an MP3 player because of its ease of use, sound quality, and features that it provides to you. I give it 5 stars because I do not think an mp3 player should be difficult to operate or use these days and the Ipod works so smoothly with Itunes and is easy to use and listen to. However, I will say that a general distaste still stays with me about all the DRM usage rights battle that still exists between Apple, Microsoft, and the rest of the music world in an effort to protect copyrights. I really hope someday in the next few years they can all agree on a file format that will actually allow owners of music to listen to it as many times as they like, on whatever device they may own. But for now, the Ipod works so very well with the i-tunes store and you can convert your WMA non-proected files into MP3 to work in Itunes.The following items I list are ESSENTIAL to have along with your ipod:1) Find a way to listen to it in your car:- this could be either a major installation into your car or a simple 20-50 bucks extra to stream it to your car's radio. The ipod is awesome in the sense that it can allow you to have access to ALL your music while you drive in the car, and thats just awesome if you drive for long periods of time every day or every once in awhile2) Get a AC charger so you do not have to use a computer to charge it- you can buy one of these at a local elecronic store, or order a cheaper one from online, but its necessary when you travel and are away from your computer3) Get the Ipod FM/Radio Remote- this thing is awesome IF you live in a city where there are plenty of radio stations to listen to- its about 50 bucks but its awesome and provides text for each radio station that tells you the name of the song that is playing4) Make sure you get the proper A/V cables that enable you to connect your ipod to your home stereo system- this is a Y cable- witha headhpone line jack on one end, and a white and red RCA input jack on the other- and you connect it to your home stereo on a TV/AUX port - this can work with ANY mp3 player, but its essential to have as most people do not know they can hook up their ipod to their home system for as little as 2-3 dollars at CD QUALITY!5) Get a case for your ipod- this goes especially for those who have the black colored ipod or nano, but still- no matter what color you have, the ipod is SO SMALL and sweet, but you gotta protect it and keep a rubber or plastic case around it. Trust me, it will last a LOT longer and will keep it in good shape because you will not want to lose it. this will not cost you mroe than about 20 bucks and is well worth the investment6) Noise cancelling headphones- these are essential IF you are in a place like an airplane where there is a ton of background noise. Again, this would work with ANY mp3 player but is integral for an ipod owner on a plane for exampleThats all I can think of right now, but overall, the Ipod is awesome. A bit pricey, yes, but well worth the investment, even if you have to get a new one every 2-3 years...
These sell for over $100. Don't pay that. Surf around and pay more like $65. For $65 these are good little speakers. I liked mine so much I bought one in every color and gave them out as gifts. They don't play VERY loud but loud enough. If you have children with iPods this would make a great gift.
I work in construction and this Thermos is what I've been looking for. I think the all steel construction will hold up better than a ceramic vacuum wall. As far as keeping the contents hot, I haven't had to boil any water to prime the vacuum, it keeps my coffee as hot as when I poured it in after a ten hour shift. Shippment arrived two days ahead of schedule ( I chose standard shipping)
Does the job. Pretty much all there is to be said about it. Fits the factory connector nicely, crimps seemed solid, wire gauge and insulation was of good quality, pre-stripped ends is nice and convenient, colors are clear and easy to identify with stripes etc. Worked perfectly for 2002 Civic install.
iItried this product at a hotel and wanted it. Is is easy to hold and has a blast of air that easily dries long hair.
I upgraded the cable system in my house and ended up with too many splitters (trying to achieve the closest thing I could get to a "television in every room"). The farthest downstream splits lost too much dB for a clean picture without artifacts or periodic random pixelization. The Motorola signal amp cured my issue immediately. I placed it near the entry of the signal to the house and amped one of the first splits (one branch of an initial 4-way). That amped signal went downstream of the Motorola to one full digital signal for a cable box/tv installation over 100 feet away, and to another branch that feeds three additional televisions in 3 different bedrooms. Even the last tv's after the last split at the end of the line had crisp, stable pictures and sound. I had used a lower frequency analog signal amp before, and of course it was useless. This Motorola was surprisingly easy to install. Now everyone has HD t.v., and a t.v. in the garage/man-cave too. The device is so good I should have bought the multi-way Motorola splitter/booster model for future expansion!
This is the best CD player I have ever had, and I've gone though at least six. I'll never need to buy another. What has my CD player gone through?- At crew (rowing) practice, I was standing on the dock listening to my CD player when I fell off into the lake... haha I'm clumsy, what can I say. Of course, the CD player went in with me, and I was so scared it sank to the bottom of the lake. My friend on the dock who helped me up also got my cd player, which had been fully submerged in the lake water, and put it on the dock. When I was fully out of the water, I asked her how she got my cd player out. She exclaimed &quot;IT FLOATED!!!!&quot; and when I reached for it, it was still playing my CD. AMAZING!- To prove it's skip protection to my cousins in Argentina who are used to expensive CD players skipping, not having the same technology as us, I put the headphones on one of my cousins and proceeded to jump up and down, literally, on this cd player. They looked at me like I was a complete PYSCHO, but were then more amazed that the cd player didn't skip at all!- I drop this CD player all the time. And it doesn't break.- The battery life is purely amazing. Remember how I visit my argentinian cousins? Its a six hour drive to the airport and an 11 hour flight. On not new batteries, I have listened to my cd player for those 6 hours, then the 11 hours straight, then listened to my cd player while in argentina for three weeks, then listened to it the whole way back, flight and drive included. And the batteries were still not dead.Never buy any other CD player. This is IT.
Even though I picked this up at a great price, I'm pretty disappointed in that it didn't seem to improve anything. I tried it near the source and at the TV itself. Couldn't tell any difference and picture was still fuzzy. What a waist for me...Also according to other reviews this thing helped there internet connection speed, which sounds ridiculous to me given it shouldn't even affect the speed at all, though I supposed it could possibly help with the connection itself, but I kind of doubt it.Thumbs down for me. Maybe it does do some good in certain situations and I thought mine was a prime candidate but I couldn't tell a single bit of difference and stations that were fuzzy before were just as fuzzy. Anyway I've since moved houses and it's become a paper weight...Update 2/19/2008 (I couldn't up the rating, but I'd give it 4/5 now)So this was stuffed in a box the last two years and there it satSo we moved into a brand new development and things seemed fine for a year or more. I have Comcast digital cable via their DVR on the main TV. So few months ago I started noticing a few channels that kept freezing up and or pixilation on the TV using the DVR, it got rather annoying. Then certain channels simply wouldn't display at all. I called up Comcast certain the problem was on their end and they sent a service guy out who told me it was because I had an 8 way splitter in my main control box. I argued with him saying things had been fine for the last year and he'd said that as they build more homes around me it would take from the overall signal strength till it finally became noticeable. To prove his point he bypassed the splitter and sure enough the signal strength improved. We were going off signal strength numbers in the DVR diagnostics, not simply the picture quality. But obviously the problematic channels displayed fine with no freezing or pixilation. He said the only way to permanently improve things was to either go with a smaller splitter or install a signal booster which he offered to do for $50 + $20 labor. I faintly remembered buying the Motorola signal booster and told him I'd take care of it and sent him on his waySo I cracked open old boxes and found the signal booster. Installed it between the main and the 8 way splitter (so near the source) and sure enough it improved the figures and cleaned up the signal. Now no more pixilation, freezing or anything else. As with digital, it either works or it doesn't. It's not like analog where things start getting snowy, etc...As for internet I haven't noticed a difference either way. Online speed charts didn't seem to reflect any change that I could tell. Hope this helps someone
Despite it being relatively easy to set-up, assuming you understand something about routers, the product totally under delivered on sound and video quality. I bought the unit for my parents, but tested it on my own local network first. Video was very grain and did not adapt to changing light conditions very well. And the sound was absolutely useless; very garbled and totally unintelligible. There are no settings that can be used to adjust sound quality.The only positive point was the ease with which Amazon accepted the return and reimbursed the cost.
Is a very nice optic cable. Shipped to my door in less than two days thanks to Amazon Prime. 8 Foot cord is Minimum length I would recommend someone buying. Shorter are not much less in cost. The extra length DOES come in handy.
After ordering a cheaper Coby and being very disappointed, I continued to research and look for a new device. I use it to download audio books and not for music. For what I need, this device has, thus far, worked out beautifully. The price was very reasonable too. I hope that it will last a decent amount of time. We shall see. Right now, it is great.
No, it's not an iPod killer for most people, but it is for me. Having attempted to use the klunky iTunes interface and having to buy third party products to avoid the 3 day (yes...days!) WMA -> MP3 / Apple conversion time iTunes said it would take - I've had enough. I can't even remember when the last time was that I tried to synch it. On the contrary, the Zune was installed, configured correctly and all of my music (with album art correctly associated), pictures and videos were on the Zune in under 10 minutes. And as an FYI - this isn't "substantially" heavier as some people have noted. It's a whopping 1.25oz heavier - I know, I weighed them! I think that's easily attributed to the extra hardware that's inside, not to mention the larger screen. Then again, what do I care? My bag is filled with a laptop, portable hard drives, an Origami and so on...an ounce doesn't mean much to me.I'm a little confused as to how people are having difficulty getting this up and running. Aside from some of the stupid text, e.g. "welcome to the social" - the installation is very smooth and the transfer is moron proof. My only regret in purchasing this was the wasted money on iPod accessories, but hey...I suppose I can put them all up on Amazon or another auction site!All and all, good experience - looking forward to seeing future updates to maximize the potential here, particularly with Media Center and XBox 360 - nothing Apple will be able to touch.
This is a best option in the market, because this MP3 player has a very good quality and the basic options for integrate with the home audio systems and car audio systems.
The Player works great! We received it on Christmas eve in spite of the late order and couldn't be more happy with the product and the service!!!
Pretty good product for the price. The sound canceling is not that amazing and when the batteries go low it messes with the sound (but that is easily fixable and isn't a problem). Basically these are good headphones, have good sound, have decent sound canceling, are relatively comfortable, and are very convenient. Good seller and came as described.
I love the sound quality and the supplemental stereo jack for different units, however there were two problems I had with these headphones: they're a bit cheap/flimsy feeling like they may break in a few months down the road with a hectic lifestyle, and they fit better on the opposite ears for me (not that it really matters). Otherwise, great sound quality.
I have this model, and today (precisely 1 year and 1 day after I purchased it), it stopped working. It's no longer under warranty and I'm now faced with purchasing another DVD player.When it worked, it seemed like the remote was very slow to react. The sound was always too low, (lower than usual television) and the DVD player didn't interface with our VCR and TV easily. We had to change the cords each time we wanted to watch a DVD.I wouldn't recommend this model to anyone.
My wife has an abundant, curly head of hair, and when her dryer took its last breath, I looked for a replacement with both ionic and heat sink (ceramic) qualities to efficiently dry her hair without damaging it. Because of size and weight, it's not well-suited for travel, and the retractable cord does not fully retract, but from reviews I've read, this type of mechanism is problematic more often than not - you just live with the fickle function when you choose a model with both a retractable cord and a folding handle. That said, pumpkin seems content with her new dryer.
My mouse works great but only on black surfaces. On other dark colors (blue, brown) the pointer dosen't move then skips across the screen. On a blank sheet of white printer paper it dosen't move at all. I have an old black and white cow patterned mouse pad and the pointer only moves when the sensor is on the black areas.The other problem is that it uses batteries quickly. So buy a set of rechargeables to use with it. I have had this mouse for about a month and I have used four sets of aaa's in it. After the problems I mainly only ues the mouse at home on nights and weekends.Additionally when you put the mouse in a bag it is easy for the button that ejects the transmitter to get pushed and turn on the mouse. After this happened twice I started to take the batteries out when I transported it.As much as I think they make enough money, my advice is buy the microsoft version of this.Pros: Small size!, fairly comfortable for the size, tracks well on black surfaces.Cons: Mine only works on black surfaces, uses batteries quickly, transmitter pops out easily during transport.Just my expierence.
I bought my 8GB ipod nano mainly to replace the towering heap of CDs that was taking over my living room. I have to say it totally boggles my mind how all that can fit on something slightly larger than a book of stamps. Now my CDs are boxed up in the closet and my ipod fits nicely into the gaping hole where my CD changer use to be. If you have an ipod, life is good! There are a few things, however...Itunes can be a little quirky. It might be just my computer but it has a hard time downloading CDs and playing music at the same time. The music starts to skip real bad and I have to stop the music and download in silence. Older MP3 progams I have such as Windows Media Player, Music Match Jukebox, etc. never had this problem.Itunes can be a little annoying sometimes when you have to download a CD that it can't find on it's website. Sometimes if you try to manually fill in the track info, itunes tends to download the CD and send it into space. Seriously, like the tracks totally vanish into thin air!I should also note that ipod and itunes are specifically built around the AAC file format. While it might be better then MP3, most other programs and MP3 players do not recognize AAC at this time. On Wikipedia it says AAC is not propriatory, though I hate to take the risk of getting locked into Apples Regime if AAC never catches on. Fortunately itunes does allow you to change the file format to MP3 for downloading CDs. However I can not speak for the itunes store as I have not downloaded anything from there yet.As weird as it may sound ipod is almost too simple to use. I like simple, but in this case simple sacrifices a lot of control. I'm particular how I organize my music but Itunes seems to think it knows best and wants to organize everything itself. Granted most the time Itunes does a pretty good job, but its not perfect. Itunes is pretty good with newer mainstrem CDs but, with older lesser known CDs it can be anybodies guess where your stuff is gonna end up. In one case I had a compilation with 15 different artist on it, and itunes decided put the songs in 15 different locations!Another lack of control issue, sometimes if you put a CD in the computer that you've already downloaded itunes will ask you if you would like to replace the existing files. If you say no, then it will try to make a second copy of the song. It does not give you a choice whether you want to download or not. If you try to stop it while it's down loading you will end up with half a song saved right next to the original. Truely quirky!I intended to primarly use the ipod with my home stereo, though unfortunately the ipod only comes with a USB connector (no power cord). I was able to purchase a dock that plugs into a regular outlet for an additional $30. I also had to purchase an audio video spliter cable from Radio Shack for a couple bucks to plug it into the CD port on my (very old) reciever.Eventually I will replace my old receiver with a new Harman Kardon. Aside from the great audio quality, their receivers have a built in port where you can connect an optional "bridge" just for your ipod. That way you can control everything with your receiver remote and not have to fumble with the little ipod wheel all the time. Apple also offers a doc with a remote control if you don't mind parting with yet another $100 on yet another overpriced Apple accessory.With all that said, I love this thing. The benifits far outweight the gripes. I can't wait until they come out with a 16GB ipod nano. I'll be there to buy it when they do.
After just purchasing a new HP Media Center PC that I like a lot, I was very unhappy with the wireless keyboard that came with it. One of the main problems for me was that there is no space between the letter "A" and CAPS LOCK so in my hasty typing style, I would very often wind up hitting CAPS LOCK.So I decided I needed something better. I bought this Desktop LX 710 and I must tell you it is truly amazing. The response is great. No lag time. I found that with the HP keyboard I would be getting double spaces between words, I would look back over a document and find many mistakes with letters copied twice...things I know I just don't do. Well, this keyboard works perfectly.After putting in the batteries in both the mouse and the keyboard and plugging it into the USB port, it worked immediately. I did not have to install the CD-ROM software and doubt I will. I haven't yet tried all the options, right now I'm just concerned with typing. But for that it is a dream. I highly recommend it. Incidentally, I run my own company and do a lot of correspondence.
This DVD player is the worst investment I've ever made. The picture quality is poor and I've had a plethora of other problems with it. The picture goes in and out, sometimes the player doesn't respond to the remote or built in controls, and sometimes it won't turn off without the plug being pulled from the wall. I no longer trust JVC when it comes to DVDs. There are DVD players that are more inexpensive than this, and they perfom better. Trust me, buy a Sony or Pioneer instead.
I found this hair dryer to be much bigger then anticipated. The cord does not retract completely and has to be pushed in by handfor the last few inches. It is heavy and the handle is very bulky.
I have had my TV for a month now. The picture is great- especially the High Def channels. The sound is good for a large room. The order and delivery process was very easy and customer friendly. I ordered trough amazon and was called earlier than expected for Eagle delivery to set up a delivery time. The delivery guys set up the TV for me and removed the packaging. The price had dropped a week later on the tv and amazon quickly refunded me the difference. Overall excellent TV with great picture and quality. The price was affordable compared to other TVs. Would highly recommend.
Finding this fax/phone for under $30 made it a 'must have'. It's easy to set up, has all the features I need and more for home convenience. It's small, lightweight (without being flimsy) and for the dozen or so times I'll need it a year, I won't have to pull out the manual every time as it's quite simple to operate. I'm real happy with it.
I purchased a Canon Powershot A710 7.1MP Digital camera and it is not working properly. It keeps telling me to change the batteries. I have had the same exact camera before and bought this one because I dropped my other one and broke it, so I am familiar with the camera. It is definitely a defect. Every time I turn the camera on, it tells me to change the batteries. I have tried different kinds of batteries alsom, and that's not the problem. I would like a refund from the seller.
The price on this unit is great and I have to say the picture quality and the sound quality / volume is very good.My only complaints are: 1 - that the unit occassionally shuts down. This has only happened twice in 4 14hr trips. I will say this wreaks havoc with a 5yr old at 75mph lol. 2 - the case that the unit goes in that then velcros to a headrest is a bit cheaply made.What I will say is that there is ALOT included in the package. It has everything you need in one box. Headphones, power supplies, cassette adapter..all of it.Overall I would recommend the unit.
This card is supported by Untangle if you want to use an older laptop instead of a PC as your Untangle box.
I received the Zune today. I had already downloaded the latest software and when I plugged it in it automatically did a firmware update. I've ripped some cd's and loaded a video and everything has been fairly simple and the sound and video quality are excellent.First, some anomalies (not really cons):It converted a video already in wmv format into wmv format, and it took a while doing it.The perfectly usable screen protector has writing on it making it unusable.The EQ is very subtle (I couldn't hear much difference)Pros:Great picture quality and good sound.Very simple setupEasy and intuitive navigation. Super easy and quick to get where you want to go.FM radio worked well and pulled in stations 30 plus miles away.And, according to reports on the ultra reliable internet, Microsoft will be adding features via firmware updates. Very cool.I've never used an Ipod so I can't compare, but I'm happy with the Zune.
Your can put alot of gear in this bag, but it may wear you down carrying it all day
Great sound, good size and lightweight. I purchased these to replace some much smaller and older Sony speakers and I can't definitely tell a distinct difference for the better between the old ones and these.
If your are looking for a really tiny flash drive this is it.Mine has work great mos t of the time except for a couple of times when the PC cannot recognize the the flash drive but I think the problem is the usb port.The only downside is the color but tht really dosen't matter.
I talk very plain English and this machine cannot understand a thing. Even when i add a product to it - it still cannot understand what i just recorded into the product. In my opinion it is not worth it
But this device performs as promised. Though not quite CD quality, it is darn close. I didn't think I would be able to find an empty radio station (I live in radio-saturated Long Island), but I was able to use one of the default presets. And it installed very easily. Definitely highly recommended.
This is a good addition to the Panasonic Phone system. There's pretty much nothing in comparison when it comes to hybrid phone systems but panasonic does a great job with all the extras even though they have all most no competition. Bought 3 of these expansion cards and so far seem to be doing just fine. The 3 extra COs aren't really necessary but its ok. Its not very hard to figure out how to put the expansion card in. Just make sure you don't try to install the next expansion card first that has a extensions and no COs. Pretty sure it doesn't work that way.
My father and I usually do our PC purchases and upgrades around the same time. And often we end up getting the same things. ....Once again, a couple years later, I'm itching for a new monitor. I didn't want to spend a fortune and I didn't want junk. ....So I did some research and found this beauty.This is a great monitor. It's a superior product....As far as I'm concerned, this monitor is perfection. My eyes don't pick up any bizarre artifacts or defects on the screen after months of staring at it. Buy one of these and you'll be very pleased.
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.
New Canon 3010 printer had feed problem & it's being replaced. Be sure you contact Canon directly ELSe you may get scammed with system problem BS. Do not allow TEAMVIEW function by any hardware supplier.
Works great!!! Very happy to own it...There is a large spout cover so it doesn't make a huge mess...
This is used in our office quite a bit and we have had no problems at all. It is built well, seems to be a very sturdy for heavy use.
This filter works and performs admirably and exactly as it should. But if you want better quality from a polarizer, you pay more. But this is very good. Better than most even, just not THE best. If you're not PRO level, this filter will suit you needs just fine.
I purchased these ink cartridges after being sooo very frustrated with buying recycled ink that never lives up to its name & buying new at the office stores that breaks the bank. These prices were fantastic, the product arrived quickly & true to the promise, they were brand new, factory sealed boxes. Great deal!
After spending hours resolving software problems on my own because the tech support never answers the phone (I tried for 4+ hours), the device will not turn on unless plugged into the usb cable. It has been charging for 4+ hours and the device shows a green light which is suppose to indicate that the battery is charged. Still trying to reach support. Save yourself the hassle.
Hyperpen...What else?I am a part-time computer artist, I received my Hyperpen 4 years ago as a Christmas present,and it still works wonderfully.Turns out a good 90% of the negative comments Ive read about this product are User-based...1/ DRIVERS people! get the latest drivers, take the time to set up your product: requires a little more attention than with your "everything pre-installed" Wacom, but once everything is set up correctly, it works perfectly.2/ If your product was shipped and it didnt work from the beginning, it might have been DAMAGED before you got it! Check that part before blaming the product.3/For this price, i guess they had to cut down on something, so aspect and tech support might be that something. But the technical aspects of the tablet are still great. If you know how to use a PC, this is pie.4/ REPLACE pen's battery: removing it from the pen everytime im dont with it has caused battery to last more than a year. if you leave the battery in, it will last very little time==> A low battery causes the cursor to jum and skip._______________CONS:*Mouse is c****y. (I don't care, that's not the reason why I wanted a tablet.)*It's not as "pretty" as the ***$ Wacom (but i'd rather get efficacity at a cheap price than a beautifully designed equivalent at 3X+ more)*Softwares included w: product: They are not my favs, but as a computer artist I already had what I needed.PROS*Its size!*512 pressure levels for 79$?!(and 1024 with the new Aiptek Slim tablet)*Performant product*Solid: Have been using mine intensely for 4 years: it hasnt moved.(Actually I was almost hoping it would have a problem so I could have a reason to upgrade to the new Slim Tablet, but it's not happening.. :p )I love this product, and it's sure cheap for the great performance!
I bought this for my daughter who wanted an IPOD so bad. Needless to say she absolutely loves this MP3 player. It is fairly small, a little thick but not too bad, works great, has wonderful sound and a long battery life. No problems with it so far at all. The 512 MB is perfect for my eight year old, I only put five CD's on it so far at the 64Kbps WMA setting and it has taken up about 100 MB. Still plenty of room to go. I liked it so much my wife bought me the 1 GB version for my birthday. It's a great, simple to use MP3 player and definitely sold at the right price. I like that it comes with an armband as well, although not the greatest, I hate having to go spend 15 bucks extra to wear the thing while I run.
this is a wonderfull all in one, i got it last week from amazon and i got in 3 days with standard shipping, i already printed 26 pictures and scanned many documents, the quality of the pictures is great, i love the paper feed switching bcz in that way u can just put the paper in the bottom and close the other end so dust does not go in there, the bottom feeding has also protection from dust, the scaner is nice too. the only bad thing was that it did not bring the usb cable with it, im glad i could find one at home.
I kept having issues with my game consoles complaining about my NAT being set to strict and it was affecting online play and chat and support couldn't seem to help me out. It just seemed that technology finally outran my poor old router. It is very old (although I love it and it still works great otherwise). I ordered the D-Link DIR-655 since it seemed to have what I needed (and much more). I spent hours trying to get the router working properly. The software meant to easily configure the device kept crashing on my computer so I gave up and configured the router manually. I got it working in a few minutes while plugged directly to it, but had a problem authenticating wirelessly. I called D-Link support and the agent helped get my laptop connected after some work on the router, but my game consoles would not work wirelessly. I got off the phone with him figuring it was something needing to be changed on the consoles and it probably wasn't his problem. Nothing I did worked. I called back after making a change on the router that managed to block everything that wasn't plugged directly into it (my fault due to losing my patience). I spoke with D-Link support again and explained what was going on and the person I spoke with seemed very distracted and paused a lot, seeming to be looking something up each time, only to ask me what was happening when I was actually waiting on him to tell me what to do next. I told him that the best thing might be to reset to factory settings and just configure it to see if I could get a connection again and work forward from there. He said that I would be doing that by myself because they had a queue of customers with a 30 minute wait and he had to go and take care of them. I won't type what I said to him (although I used no profanity). I hung up and called right back figuring I'd reset the router and sit in the queue waiting the 30 minutes for someone who might actually be willing to help me. Someone answered in 2 minutes!(?) I then explained my displeasure with customer support and said that if the router wasn't working by the end of the day, I was sending it back and getting a Linksys. He apologized for my previous experience and vowed to get me up and running. He did just that! Including my game consoles. It all seemed great. Then a little while after I hung up, my son started getting dropped from his online games. I checked it out and sure enough the connection was dropping every 15 to 30 minutes. I got in touch with D-Link support yet again and they told me to call my ISP because it was on their end. I explained that I had plugged directly into the cable modem and reconnected my old router and had no connection issues that way. It only happened when using their router. I was asked what H/W version my router was. I told her it was version "b1". She then told me that there were known connection issues with that version. So I said "Oh! It's defective?". She told me is was not defective. It just had connection stability issues. I asked her if she bought a car and every 15 to 30 minutes it swerved off of the road and turned off, would that be acceptable? And if she complained to the dealer and they said that it was not defective, but just had an issue with staying on the road, would she keep it? I think not. I told her that I had a Linksys router for about 6 years and NEVER had this sort of issue with customer support. I expect occasions where a device needs to be reset or routes lose their way, but a known issue that affects the core functionality of a device is a DEFECT. I didn't even care to try to fix it anymore. I was focused on this thing from about 11am until about 7pm with nothing but headaches. I reconnected my 6 year old Linksys and got everyone back up and running in about 10 minutes and told my son to get over it if he couldn't hear all of his friends or join every game until I get a new router. I returned the D-Link to Amazon and ordered the Linksys e2000 for about the same price. Nothing is ever certain, but I'm confident that I will have an easier time with this one.
The product arrived in satisfactory condition, and very expeditiously. I was very satisfied with the delivery and quality of the product.
I used to do some presentation in pps for a group of person for my job and seminars and this usb is great help for my presentation.I can have my presentation save for some time and have right there with me just incase;-)
I bought these cause they are cool looking, but it ended up being a waste of money. If your burner isn't brand spanking new it doesn't even recognize the disc. I don't know why the silver ones will work but these wont! Sucks.
Really easy to install and i am feel more safe now while i am not home with my wife and small kids at home
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).
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.
This is my first MP3 player. It is very easy to load music onto and to use. I am very happy with it.
I bought this as a direct replacement for my Sony speaker enclosure. I hope it last longer than the old one.
I absolutely adore my iPod with video. I have had a Nano and the B&W; 20GB one as well. This video iPod is my clear favourite. I have had my iPod for over a month now (kind of a Thanksgiving present to myself).The music runs great, as it did on the other ones. I have been fortunate never to have had a problem with my iPods yet (knock wood), and this new iPod is no exception.I had reservations about the screen's being small at first, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I watch the iPod on the train in the mornings on the way to work, and I think the detail on that small screen is exceptional! True: you can't read, say, subtitles or small credits, but it's great just for good ol' TV- or video podcast-watching.One drawback: the number of video shows available is limited. However, even in the short amount of time that I have had my iPod (around one month), I have seen the number of shows available double. I imagine that this number will continue to increase.I think the size of the iPod is quite manageable as well. Although not nearly as small as the Nano, it's still a tiny size. I think it's still small enough when working out or running.I love my iPod. If you have the money and the inclination, I would recommend getting one for yourself.
Hi all! I recently got this player, just after my SONY CD-Player began to randomly stop 3-4 times a disc. First of all - the sound quality of this player is great - no less, then the sound of SONY products. Second - the buttons, which seem inconvinient from the first glance, appear very good, because they are hard to press and thus you avoid randomly pressing them, while keeping the device in your bag. Third - MP3 playback. The quality is great, the playback is stable. The only flaw in this section - is that 192 and higher KBPS MP3s are played with interrupts. However all up to 160Kbps sounds quite fine. Yes, 160kbps MP3s are played WITHOUT ANY interrupts. So 128k limit is a myth really.Overall - go get it, it's nice!
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.
Per other reviews, this product does not even come close to the quality stated. Requires constant tuning even when sitting close to source. Excessive static and noise. Very disappointed. Will return and replace with Sony brand.
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.
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.
For the cost of this set of speakers you won't find a better buy. These little units have amazing clarity, great bass response, and put out huge volumes of sound for their size. Great speakers!
Works just like the original battery that came with the camera, but that's the point and why we bought this battery instead of a clone.We've owned the camera less than 6 months and my wife LOVES taking pictures and needed another battery. This one was it. A small price difference was easy to pay for the peace of mind that the battery was a known commodity.
It was so enlightening to see how much power various products were using. I learned that some things I had been leaving unplugged, such as a shredder on "auto" setting to shred as soon as paper was put in, were not using any power in the standby mode. So I could leave those plugged in. I also found out which items were using significant power. The receiver for our staellite TV uses 30 watts even when turned "off."As others have noted, it is a little inconvenient to read the display when plugged directly into the wall. However you can use an extension cord.
There are suprises here, it is a low cost cleaning system that does what it is supposed to.
Well, you're obviously not going to get a professional quality set of headphones for under $20, but these are certainly decent headphones. They were meant to replace an old pair of Sony's that the headband broke on finally after about 5 years. I just got the XD100's today, and I am more than impressed! I am listening to some bass tests right now (Techmaster P.E.B.), and you can hear pretty low notes on them! The bass is incredible for a sub-$20 pair of headphones!I primarily will be using these for casual music listening, and for gaming on my gaming system and at LAN parties. They fit my head really well, too, and are easy adjustable. The only question I have on the headband is how long it's going to last. The adjustable parts are all made of seemingly cheap plastic, and I wouldn't be surprised if it snaps from not all that much abuse. Of course, I try to treat my stuff with care, but for someone who knows that they're going to throw them around a lot might want to look at a different pair.Pros:** Good sound quality** Comfortable fit (even after a couple hours)** Not too heavy** Long cord (could be good or bad)** Includes 1/8" --> 1/4" adapterCons:** [Seemingly] Cheap plastic** Headband is not solid (but I personally like that) or padded
Kodak has done it again. This super Camera offers many quality features you can trust upon. For me, the dock is utterly irrelevant. You can transfer pics equally well without it.Super thing!CONGRATULATIONS! KODAK AND AMAZON
I use these on flights. The added volume lets me hear movies on the plane.
These are the best noice-cancelling headphones I have found for the price range. I like that they are small and easy to pack so I can use them on a plane. The sound quality is good and the battery operated noice-cancelling works well. It doesn't get all the noice, but does dampen it quite a bit.
This thing works great. I had bought a booster from Radio Shack and it had actually degraded my service. I think it added too much noise to the line.I had seen this one on Amazon and it got so many good reviews, I figured I'd try it. recieved it today. hooked it up in 5 minutes. Now I am recieving more channels on all of my tvs, not just the upsatirs TV I was having issue with. If the cable run in your house is too long or you have too many splitters like I do, this will boost th signal to acceptable levels.
This is my third Sandisk SD card I have bought and as always I get reliable writes, I have tried other brands in my digital camera and sometimes the photos get corrupted. The 16GB SDHC card says "30MB/s class 6" on the label but I only got 21.2MB/s read speed on my old reader, you need a UHS-1 reader to get faster read speeds. It does write at 8.8MB/s so it is class 6. Most Sandisk Ultra and Extreme cards made since 2011 are UHS-1 compatible so look for the "I" on the label when buying.Here's what CrystalDiskMark reported:Sequential Read : 21.226 MB/sSequential Write : 8.845 MB/sRandom Read 512KB : 20.723 MB/sRandom Write 512KB : 1.304 MB/sRandom Read 4KB : 3.753 MB/sRandom Write 4KB : 0.868 MB/s
Even after investing in two different protective cases, the headphone jack developed problems within 4 months of purchase. Since this was beyond the warranty period, it would have cost over $155 to repair. When I ordered two separate replacement motherboards from a repair vendor, each had the same problem. Palm itself has been no help with any technical problems leading up to this defect and has not responded to any emails regarding the the problem itself. Since Sony's pulled it's clie series, I would recommend investing in a Pocket PC. Palm lost a loyal customer on this one.
Dust bunnyies are everywhere. They have the original hid away real good. This replacement cable fit the ticket perfectly and was here in the blink of a bunnies tail!
This is a phenomenal product! I am 100% satisfied, no interference from Blackberry, great sound quality, and best of all no more neck-aches from cradling receiver.
It does not matter what OS is running on your Computer. To access the videos and pictures stored on the DVD just pop the DVD in the DVD drive and launch your favorite file manager to get to the files. You can also use your favorite Image/Video editor to do what you want with the recorded content.The only thing that is not compatible with the MAC is probably the included S/W which is pretty useless for for most purporses. I like the whole idea of not having to wire the camera to the PC to access the recorded content (which is the case with MiniDV camcorders).
I've had this camera for almost a year now, and I'm very happy with it! Photos come out clearly, and you can load them onto your computer for editing or emailing within moments. There are also a number of easy-to-use bonus features, such as self portrait and movie clips. If you're like me -- someone who only takes photos on vacation and at family gatherings, wanting to capture the memories with good quality but no fuss -- this is definitely your camera!
I purchased this genuine cartridge to replace a discount toner cartridge. The discount cartridge failed about half way through it's useful life. Buy original!
i love this camera. I got it as a gift from my mom. i love it so much. video... pic....e-mailin picz away from ur computer. It also comz with an awesome leather case.... and wi-fi cardthe internal mem is also awesome256 MB
This is a very nice Walkman. The deal on it was real nice and I'm very happy.
This is a great product 25 dollars can buy. When my headphones got broken at work, I went out and bought this at radioshack during lunch after I read the reviews on amazon{.com}. Consequently I am very happy with my decision. The egonomical design and sound quality are its two top qualities. Unlike the earbuds I owned before, once this's in my ears, I didn't feel the need to keep pushing it in all the time. I could even hear clearly the piano playing in a mixture of the background music, that ususaly is a sign of good sound quality. There are moments I am just at awe with it's surround stereo quality. All in all, this is a very good product for a small amount of money.
I returned my $100 Psyclone cable to Best Buy when I say this for $3.00. I figured that if it sucked, then I would be out $3.00 and I would just pick up a new Psyclone. Well, my TV is 1080i max and the blu-ray movies and gaming on my PS3 are just as good as the much more expensive Psyclone cable. I can't speak from experience concerning 1080P output, but some previous reviewers have made the same claim with their 1080P televisions. Buy this and save your hard earned $$$. Put the savings toward a movie or video game!
I got this for my new Canon SD800 IS (great camera btw). It's as small as possible, not possible to get any smaller really without sacrificing protection & utility. It fits in my pants pocket which is really nice. It has a small pocket for a memory card or battery, I'm not sure both would fit in there. This is the bag I use most of the time. I have a larger one for if we were going out for the entire day.
Awesome picture with my Samsung HD television. Recommend a very good HDMI cable-makes the world of difference; worth the $65.00 spent.
I've had my Rio S30S Sport for about 3 weeks now. I absolutely love it. It is small, weighs almost nothing, and stores more than enough music to cover my daily workouts for more than a week. The software that comes with it is very good. Makes downloading songs to the Rio very easy and was very intuitive . . . never had to look in the help files or read the manual. If you buy this product, you will want to plan on buying an SD card as well. I believe the maximum this Rio Sport will take is a 256MB card, but that size holds a lot of songs.My only complaint about this item is that when I clip it to my belt, I sometimes bump the stop position on the round toggle with my hand. (This never happens if I attach it to my left side, so I am attributing that problem to a weird right-hand swing!) It comes with a plastic clip-on case and an arm-band. I'm a walker, so the arm-band would be an overkill for me. But I'm sure joggers would find that works better for them.
My husband and I both like this mouse. We have used this type for several years now and always seem to go back to the same one. It is very easy to use and comfortable.
Alas, I pulled an all-nighter and have to get to work on a project shortly, but wanted to write something about this excellent lens. I got it at the same time as the Nikon D300 with amazing 18-200 mm VR lens and Speedlight 800. I'll try to get to a more detailed review later, but a picture or two taken with this lens will show you what you can expect.http://www.flickr.com/photos/imrananwar/3047861780/Imran
The store announced as "NEW" TV, however, I found lots of evidence that this item had been used before.
It's a great flash drive.If inserting the drive causes an immediate blue screen of death (BAD_POOL_HEADER) on your computer, go to a different computer and run the U3 uninstaller program on the drive and/or from SanDisk's website. Your drive will then work like a normal flash drive (without the U3 software). Although this isn't a problem with the drive itself, removing U3 is the simplest way to deal with the issue.
This camcorder product works in our older model camcorder we purchased in 2006. We were not able to find them in stores locally. We did not want to simply throw out a perfectly good camcorder. Thanks for having them.
I bought this keyboard as a replacement to my G15 gaming keyboard. Now I didn't really use the G15 to it's full capabilities... so I didn't expect this keyboard to be anything like the G15.It's very sleek and looks great. It's definitely the quietest keyboard I've owned. I like that the numerical pad is seperated. I have not used the bluetooth phone integration yet, but have used the media controls. I love it! The selling point of this keyboard for me was the full media controls from the numerical pad. I have my computer set up for an extended desktop view with my LCD tv as my 2nd monitor. I do this for movies alone. To now be able to sit on the couch and completely control the computer from the comfort of my couch is wonderful. I can start movies, music, volume, etc... even browse programs and the start menu!The biggest pitfall of this keyboard and mouse set up, IMO, is the lack of backlighting. I purchased it thinking it did infact have a backlight. I was very upset that it did not. It doesn't make alot of sense to me to have a media remote that you can't see when the lights are off watching movies. Also the keyboard... I'm debating purchasing another keyboard for the backlighting... or purchasing a descrete desk lamp. That's a personal preference tho and not really a fault of the keyboard, aside from not being able to see the media controls in the dark.The mouse is great and super comfortable. It's very accurate and glides freely. I don't find myself thumping it aorund as I do with my other mice :D
Apparently, due to the fact that many people post many positive aspects about the Apple IPOD, I'll just focus on why I dislike Apple IPOD. Previously, I own a Archos Gmini 400 and I think it is much more better than this product.I owned the Video IPOD for approximately four months now. Here are the points about why I dislike the Video IPOD:Battery life: I do believe that the video quality is good, but the battery life definitely needs improvement. I think they should have sacrifice the video quality for improving the battery life.Freeze too often: When I try to use my IPOD for transferring files, it consistently freezes. I tried it with so many computers.I never had that problem with my Archos.ITunes takes forever to load: It has a huge lag time after plugging in my IPOD. Maybe it is not great with Windows but who knows.Accessories are too expensive: I basically only provide the bare minimum and overprice the accessories. It cost 30 dollars for a charger, so you don't have to leave your computer on to charge your IPOD.Sound Quality seems mediocre: I don't know if anyone agrees with me on this, but the sound quality is only okay.I don't think Apple Video IPOD is great as people make it. I think many people have it makes it seems like the best product out there in the market.
First of all i must say i was impressed when i opened the box and sow how small it was. Its about as thin as a NO.2 pencil and until you hold it in your hands its hard to explain how small its is. The click wheel is really cool and is easy to scroll through songs and such. It also comes with a couple of simple games than can keep you entertained for a small while. The color screen is also great. Displays album art very well and displays pictures well also. The iTunes software is really easy to use and organizes your music very well.There were only a couple of things that kept me from giving it 5 stars. Fisrt of all the scratches and finger prints show up very well on the black version so id recomend getting some of those silicone cases and also protect the screen. I rarely take mine out of the one i got for it. Secondly the battery is exactly the best ive seen but its good enough for me. Third, the headphone jack is on the bottom, not exactly a big problem but i find it weird having it on the bottom.In conclusion this is an awesome mp3 player you can take anywhere. Although 500 songs arent quite enough for me its still a great buy.If you have a large music library i recomend getting the 4GB version which is only 50 bucks more, and ill probly do that after a while.
Good little speaker for the money and if space counts. Won't fill a large room but sound quality is good and the built in hanger works great.
The Headset works but hard for people to hear you. Wanted it to be hands free while talking on the phone.
I had a Bose Lifestyle System and was very happy with the quality and depth of the sound. I played Cd's, DVD's, and my TV through it and it was impressive especially with DVD's and the fact it was not surround sound. Bought the Bose 321 system and was disappointed.... The sound is thin and frail, no depth. This system just does not have the impact and sound I was hearing from my Lifestyle System. It is not worth the money because you can buy other systems at half the price that have a better overall sound... I have no reliability issues with the unit, just disappointed in the sound. If you are listening to less expensive units that have a boomy muddy bass then this will be a step up but if you are looking for depth of sound and great sound separation from acoustic type music this is not the system you want... The DVD's sound loud and clear , very little difference than playing through the Lifestyle system and don't have that wow impact I was hoping for.... The Bass unit is not impressive... JUST DISAPPOINTED!!!
It works fine. I've only used it to charge an MP3 player so far. Gets a little warm while charging but certainly not warm or hot. Hope it lasts for a while.Very fast shipping from these guys - 2 days, as always it depends how close you are to the shipper.
This is much cheaper than using the plastic CD cases that I have been using for many years. Very good product.
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.
My husband and I have been reading sci-fi/fantasy for more than forty years and this is one of our favorites. It is a tale of true virtue with a noble hero who has taken the ideal of duty, service, and honor as a way of life. Bujold uses this character as an embodyment of virtue and is still able to make him live in your mind. She never sinks to making him less than a real person with conflicts and doubts but still manages to create a man of honor. So many modern protangonists are such an anti-hero that one begins to hope they will be killed off in the course of the story. The other error that authors make is to make a "good" character two demnsional. Bujold has successfully skirted those traps and given us a main character that we can empathise with, worry over, admire, and finally, love.
Many of the reviews on these speakers are made, "right out of the box." I wanted write this review after one year of use. I purchased these speakers on Amazon.com.If you listen to most of your music on compressed MP3 players, stick with computer speakers. A good amplifier/speaker set up will only point out what is missing. If you have an extensive CD and Vinyl collection, then get a good sound system. I use an Onkyo TX-SR308 amplifier.So many speaker reviews begin with, "I'm not an audiophile but," etc. Please disregard the phantom audiophile expert from your mind ASAP. You are the expert for your ears. No one can hear for you. I recommend reading "Audiophoolery",by Ethan Winer, in Vol. 11, No. 3, 2005 of Skeptic Magazine.I love these speakers. I have owned several high end speakers over the years and these are just fine. For movies I use the Sony Center speaker (CN 5000) and for rock I use a small sub woofer. Placement is important. If you are not using a sub, place the speakers on the floor about 6 inches from a wall. you will get plenty of bass. If you want really bright sound, put them on stands at ear level. I use the 1000's as front speakers.These speakers are perfect for Classical music. I actually attend live symphonies. Live sound is amazing and hard to duplicate. The problem with live is, the sounds from the audience. Old folks coughing, doctors beepers beeping, and fund-raising speeches, degrade the experience. Everything is a trade off.The test. My next door neighbor, built a set of speakers in the 1970's. Each speaker has a tweeter, and two 12 inch speakers. He runs the speakers through an 18 inch BIC non powered sub-woofer. We used one of his speakers on the right, and hooked up the Sony SSB-1000 on the left channel. We played Ken Cowan's amazing organ CD, recorded at the Saint Mary's College Chapel. Both of were amazed that we could not tell the difference between the speakers in the mid range area. The highs were brilliant, just beautiful.I listen to the Sony's frequently. I have grown to like them even more as time passes. If you take the time to place them properly, and if you like, hook up a sub or center channel speaker, I doubt you will be disappointed.Sony products tend to last. I have a Sony turntable from 1978 that continues to work after thousands of hours of use. My Sony dream Machine clock radio is 35 years old and still wakes me up in the morning. I hope these speakers last for a long time.
This AV transmitter is a very good item. The signal that I am getting is better than the transmitter it is replacing. Easy to set up, good quality signal. The only issues are with the frequency. I would have hoped by now that the technology would have changed so that it used another frequency besides the 2.4 Gz band. Every time I use the microwave oven, I lose the signal and I have found that it's also interfering with my wi-fi signal. Overall though, it's a very good product.
Very handy when the moment the battery goes low in the wireless controllers in the middle of a game.And as always, Amazon provided the best price and shipped fairly quick.
This is the frist time I got such a crappy item on Amazon. It looks really good from outside. But when I set it up, it generated a high frenquency noise when I was playing my ipod which drove me crazy. I did try all the frequency (from 78.5M till 108mHz), but none of them did work. The sound quality was also bad.Anyway, it's cheap so I can't expect anything from it...
The LCD on the camera did not work. I could not see anything on the screen and it had to be returned. Big disappointment as it was a Christmas gift. Ended up driving over to best buy and buying a digital camera there.
Bought one at the start of the season last year - we set it up about 8 feet from our deck (used a Shepard's hook plant hanger and ran an extension cord) within a day or two the number of bugs around our deck decreased by a large amount. Before we really couldn't spend much time on the deck after dark, with the bug zapper out there our deck is now enjoyable.Couple of things -You must change out the attractant about once a month - this is what makes it work. If you don't keep fresh attractant in the zapper, the effectiveness will be greatly diminished.Also the instructions say that you don't have to clean it because the bugs will just drop right off - wrong! After a few weeks our zapper is just coated with dead bugs (which I view as a good thing). So I clean it every time I change the attractant - easy way to clean it is to remove the attractant, unplug it, remove the bulb. Wipe the bulb gently with a damp cloth and set aside to dry. Then I take a hose and hose down the zapper to get all the bugs off. I let it dry for several hours, reassemble with fresh attractant and we're good to go.Had this unit for a year and a half - stored it inside during the winter - still working great.
When I go on vacation I bring lots of electronic gadgets, and invariably my hotel room has a single available outlet as happened on a recent trip. Not to worry. Using this product in connection with some other things, I soon had plenty of outlets.I plugged a Belkin Travel Surge Protector into the single hotel room outlet and now had two outlets, which still was not enough. Into one of the outlets on the Belkin I plugged a 6 foot extension cord with three outlets at the end; and into one of those three outlets I plugged the Monster 4 outlet travel plug, which has a very short wire; hence the use of the extension cord. I now had more than enough free outlets plus the benefit of surge protection.This is compact for travel, lightweight, and the plug neatly folds into one of the outlets. However because the wire for the plug is very short, I use an extension cord so that I can have this product on my hotel desktop instead of on the floor. However that is a matter of personal preference. You can definitely use this product without an extension cord. For travel this is a very handy way to multiply the available outlets.
This is a great mouse. You will not be disappointed. I especiallylike the red color.
We initially bought this for scanning purposes (and not as a fax machine or copier or printer). The scanner when it works, works like a champ. But if you develop a problem with it, no matter how many computer you switch this to..the product has a problem with the 'feeder' as i was told by Office depot. They have received a few back from customers. I'd invest in another brother product.
I love this charger! This can charge iphones at once which comes in handy for the iphone lovers in my house!
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.
The LensPEN Cleaning System is much more effective than cleaning cloths which only remove loose dust particles in my opinion. The LensPEN, in addition to removing unwanted dust particles also removes annoying smudges cause by fingerprints etc.
I read a LOT of Fantasy/SF (say 3 books a week for 25 years). This is the best book I have read in at least 10 years. I thought her Vorkosigan books were good, but this one is a true treasure. The reader gradually learns about Cazaril, indeed as he learns about himself. The other characters are nearly as well done - their interactions even better. It is rare to see a single volume story that feels as complete as this one dies.I SO much wish I could read it again for the first time.
Sound quality is good for such an inexpensive item and long enough to let me move freely around in my office. Meets my needs
I have to agree with most of the things that Jordan has to say (the other "top" review). The Zune is a good quality device, and in the two days I've had it, it's already proved to be an indispensible addition to my collection of gadgets. I prefer the approach that MS took with it; I like the interface better than the iPod's (the "slide" pad never suited me) and the "feel" of the device is better in terms of the surface. I've had no functionality issues with the Zune software either (aside from preferences regarding use and how it organizes things, but that's personal taste), and wish it had been integrated with Media Player 11 as well (it seems like it could have been a good module to add to that software). I run Windows XP Professional, and I had no hitches with the install, with connecting to the Zune marketplace or anything else. So, it runs as smoothly as I would normally expect.All in all, I think it's an excellent device and MS did a good job with creating their own MP3 player. The major downside is that most of the "extras" are currently made for iPods and it will take a while before other manufacturers start making things for the Zune. So, expect finding accessories to be a bit thin for a while. Otherwise, it's worth considering when looking for a portable music player of some kind (whether iPod, Zune or another manufacturer).
Este juego de fitros es una excelente opcion de compra para la calidad que tienen,cada uno cumple su trabajo a cabalidad;enroscan perfectamente en los 58 mm para los que fueron dise&ntilde;ados,tiene su rosca macho que va al cuerpo de la camara o adaptador y rosca hembra,para recibir otro filtro adicional o un filtro de uso diario para protejer al que dejamos fijo en la camara,(casi siempre el uv;en mi caso.)Recomiendo altamente esta marca.espero que les sea de ayuda mi opinion. Exitos!
neat, easy to use radio. It does not excell in pulling in distant staions.
It's really easy to use and the pictures come out so well... I'm a satisfied customer :)
First one would work good until you turned it off. Whenever it was turned on again, it would have to go thru the entire set up again. Returned it to BB and gave another a try. This one didn't have to reset everytime, but using the tuner was a joke.I knew that the tuner is slow on this unit before I bought it, but this one would show on the channel display the new channel. The screen would go blank a couple of seconds, and then show the same picture it was on.Sometimes the Panny would do nothing at all, when wanting it to change channels.I didn't get to play with the recording at all, so I can't comment.DVD playback was good, but I couldn't find the button to make the DVD go to the main menu. It's probably there...just couldn't find it.I have always been a fan of Panasonic stuff and have had good service from them. This unit it not up to their standard, IMHO.
Item arrived exactly as described. Shipping was faster than anticipated. The price and quality make it a super value. I have tested the cable and it works great.
My stereo configuration is four KLH outdoor "rock" (they look like pieces of granite) speakers, an IPOD, and a ten-inch deep book shelf that I wanted to use as the location for the amplifier. I looked at Fry's, Best Buy, and Circuit City and couldn't find anything that was compact enough to fit on the bookshelf unless I went really high-end with a Bose setup. I had a spare Sony surround receiver that worked fine, except that it didn't fit the shelf, plus I wasn't really looking for all the bells and whistles of the receiver because I won't be using this setup to watch TV, my CD's are all on iTunes now, and I get crummy radio reception at my house. So, the technical requirements were to be able to drive the four speakers using a line-in level input coming from the IPOD. Pretty simple.Anyhow, I purchased the Audiosource AMP100 amplifier on Amazon (to my consternation they dropped the price 3 bucks between the time I placed the order and when I received it) and it arrived in about a week using the free shipping option. It came well packed and sealed, and was as simple to set up as you'd expect of a unit like this. So far, I have tested it once and it worked fine, in fact it sounded a little better than the Sony. All four speakers were being driven normally in A+B mode. I haven't tested the auto-on feature, but it allows the box to power up automatically when it senses a signal on one of two audio inputs. The power plug on the back of the unit is unswitched (always powered). If I have any problems with the unit I'll update this post, but so far, so good.
Got this one as a birthday present. Looks not as good as an iPod at my first glance. But it can play wma DRM which I can get the song cheaper than iTunes. And it use AAA battery so I can use a rechargeable NiMH without worry about when the built-in battery will die someday. The whole package feels like a cheap crap. And it really is. Mine never woke up, it's a DOA. Totally CRAP!!! Got to return it to Sandisk, not the reseller. What is the hell I need to wait for shipping?? Feel very very unhappy about this product. Go to get a new iPod mini now.
I have had several Palm units, starting back with my US Robotics Palm Pilot Professional, but the Vx is far and away the best. Since I bought mine ... I have acquired both a Palm VIIx and a Compaq iPaq, but neither of these units can get me to stop using my Vx.The memory is enough for what I need and also several games and many AvantGo channels. The OS is much more stable than my old Palm Pro, the thing has crashed on me twice in the last year but both times the memory has been intact when I hit the reset button, not even requiring a re-sync. You cannot beat the size - at least not if you travel as much as I do.Two negative comments for PC users (I use both Macs and PCs). It was much more convenient for me when I sync-ed to my Mac as my primary machine. First of all, the serial hot sync cradle is a pain and hangs Windows if I have the thing plugged in when I boot up. Curiously it works fine if I plug it in once the machine is up. This is a Known issue, and a real pain. I don't want to spend $... for a USB adapter. Secondly, and for me more importantly - Palm desktop software is much better on the Mac. The PC version forces you to give up certain niceties of display and once necessity (for me) - color coded categories in the calendar view. This is totally lame, as far as I'm concerned. If you have an option - sync to Outlook or use a Mac.But the Vx rocks. I won't be switching for a long time.
CAMERA WAS EVERYTHING THEY SAID IT WOULD BE. ARRIVED ON TIME.GREAT DEAL FOR THE MONEY.
I bought this item to hook up my iPod to my factory Nissan radio. I have used several FM Modulators in the past and I have found it to be a relatively easy and inexpensive way to go, until now. After all the adaptors, I spent about $100. I should have gone with one of those icruise(?) units instead for $129. The sound quality is horrible. I'm no audio geek. I went from a tape adaptor to this and now back to a tape adaptor because it sounds 100 times better. I emailed Pyle and I will see what they say, but even if they offer to fix/replace it, their web site says they want $15 for return postage...You may also want to know that Pyle has discontinued this unit in favor of the PLMD3.
I bought this for my daughter for school. It works great and was a great price compared to buying new.
The product info does not indicate how tall this monopod will extend and I think that's an important piece of information. It reaches an impressive 68&#34; and is very stable at that height. I require a cane and will use this on an upcoming trip to the Galapagos Islands. It's sturdy and quite supportive. Although thicker than most other walking sticks it is still lightweight. I was a little upset that the camera mount has an exposed screw on the top of the stick but I have used it as a cane and my hand does not rest on the screw so I guess that's not a problem--just would have thought they would have provided a cover for the screw.
I configured the print server with no difficulty and it communicated with my Linksys router perfectly. Unfortunately it did not detect my Konica Minolta 2400W laser color printer. The USB light on the print server did not light. Linksys tech support sent me back to the store to exchange the print server because they thought it was defective. I exchanged the print server but it still will not detect the printer. Now Linksys confirms that their print servers do not work with all printers ... they also do not provide a list of printers which are compatible. Linksys should not release a product without warning that it doesn't work with all USB printers...or at least provide a list of compatible printers. This isn't about multifunction printers...the 2400W is a vanilla printer. Very disappointing!!!
This product seems to be a godsend for our office. We have a lot of paper, and we get more in here every day. The Scan Snap very quickly will scan both sides of the paper (faster than your average laser printer can print them out). It creats pdf files from these that are easy to move around and rename to fit your organization's organization. THe only problem that we have been having is that paper often misfeeds. It tends to pull the paper in one direction and then jams. Clearing jams is easy and quick, but it is still a bit annoying. Overall, this is a great product and I would highly recommend it for any office to help in digitizing. It also makes a great system for scanning documents to send via email.
The two stars are for the printer. It works very good and makes decent photos. However, the camera itself is terrible. It has such a slow lens speed that when you take a picture it is usually blurry 90% of the time no matter what setting you are on. It is big, bulky, and so much better out there. Go for the Lumix in my view.
Sharper than a benchmade, crisper than cheddar on a slice of green apple. This is the stuff pros are made of. You already know digital sucks donkey, and now your picking out real film. If it's a holga you got, you done messed up or are a hipster. But if your a areal photographer, there'd be no point in you reading this review. It's 100asa black and white made in england, dont worry it's bloody perfect.
This is the 5th headset for under $20 that I've tested. It has the best sound quality. It does not have volume and mute, but all phones handsets do already. This is a good headset.
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.
This shiznit is worth its price. If you like crisp bass in your neighbors face and crystal clear mids and highs... save your paychecks to get this. Logitech doesn't screw you like Altec Lansing on their well known amp problems. The Z-5500 is expensive, but if you're already committed to buying a set of these babies, you already know they're worth it. Plus, Amazon.com offers a price absolutely NO ONE can beat! Shipping upgrades and excellent service make this buy a MUST !!!! Seriously, save your paychecks and splurge on yourself! You deserve it! Thank you Amazon!
I broke mySennheiser PMX60 Headphonesand was looking for an inexpensive replacement that will give me a comparable listening experience. The Koss KTXPRO1 headphones fit the bill. They are comfortable and the sound quality is reasonably good. The one problem I've found is there's a cord leading to each ear piece, and it's a little annoying when one cord or the other rubs my cheek. I'll put some better headphones on my wish list, and will probably go back to a neckband style, but these will do nicely for now.
My first router back in 2003 was D-Link and I hated and again 7 years later I'm hating it still. it seems like the whole UI is speaking foreign language to me. I tried to set up for 3 days and couldn't get it to work properly (schedules, USB HD, PRinter...), so it went back. If you could speak D-Link language, it seem like it's capable of lots of neat things, but I don't have time.Now I got myself Netgear N300 and finished setting up within couple of hours.
I've found it very easy to set up and it does exactly what they say. I love the "activities" feature where it sets up the buttons for a given activity rather than a specific device. Volume controls the stereo but channel controls the DVR and the aspect button (had to add that one) controls the TV. Very friendly remote. Can't believe nobody thought of this sooner!
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.
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.
Very Nice Computer Case!Easy To Install Perphirals.Also Very RoomyInside The Case.I Recommend This Pc Case To Those Who Are ThinkingOf Building A Computer.
I love the sized of this screen and that I can hook it to a couple of hooks on the ceiling. It doesn't hang too far down from the ceiling either, which is nice. If I move it to a room with a higher ceiling, I have a couple of chains that I bought so it will hang further down. The picture shows up nicely, and is obviously better if the room is pitch black. No wrinkles or problems pulling it down or letting it up each time. Overall we are very satisfied with this purchase.
I really like being able to see the DVR or cable program in another room. I have it with two recievers, one in the workshop and one in the bedroom. It should work the remote, but that part does not work with my DVR.
I'm not a rocket scientist, so this review will be easy and straight forward. I sell on eBay and needed a quality a table top tripod for those close shots of jewelry and the like. After looking and reviewing the many cheap ones out there, I decided to step-it-up and spend the extra money and order the Manfrotto 3007 Kit Table Top Tripod Kit.....money well spent. This item is very functional and quite compact and has fantastic quality built into one complete package.I also use the quick release plate on this small tripod so I can move quickly to my full size tripod, and the little bag that comes with the kit is great for keeping everything organized when on a road trip or at shows.In closing, don't be cheap. Spend the extra money and make life easer for yourself, your pictures will improve.
I've been using this for about 3 months and it works well. Everything works as expected, but the Kill A Watt could really use some updating. It would be nice if the display weren't limited to being attached at the plug level - some sort of remote display would be really nice - it can be a pain to get down and look at the display. Secondly, since you do have to get down on the ground to read the display it would be nice if the screen were backlit - that close to the ground I always have to bring a little flashlight to read the display.If either one of those things were addressed, this would be a five star review! It's a great product, just needs a little ease-of-use updating.
Stay away from these cameras like a plague. My S400 got the infamous "E18" shortly after the warranty ran out. Then I did a search on the internet and was shocked to learn that this is a widespread problem with these cameras. Do a search on "Canon E18" on Google before first before buying...
I purchased my HLT6187 in mid 2008. A few weeks ago, the sound and picture disappeared. Samsung sent a contracted repair servce twice to replace the LED engine, BOTH times it blew again within 24 hours and I called them back (should mention here that their hold times are ridiculous, and twice when I was transferred to their 'executive customer care' line, the phone rang for up to 10 mintes non-stop before I hung up and dialed again). Samsung then contacted the service people, determined that it was not reparable, and offered an exchange. I was offered a 52" LCD that sells for $300 less than my 6187 did, as Samsung does not make DLP TVs any longer and they were taking unit depreciation into account. Quite frankly, their accounting issues should not be my concern, as their TV stopped working *under warranty*. I said I would not accept their exchange, as I purchased furniture and arranged a room around a 61" screen. I told the rep on their 'executive' help line that I would consider (begrudgingly) accepting a 55" LCD unit, she said she would relate that to the exchange department. They came back with the snarky reply that sure, they would exchange for a 55" unit, for a $750 fee. I was pretty ticked off. I said I wanted a refund then, and the rep said they would begin processing it, but it would take up to 3 weeks to send someone to take back the television.In short, my advice is to AVOID SAMSUNG as their customer service is the worst I have experienced with a large company. I will never buy another Samsung product again.
It is great tool but the cap keeps falling off. It has nevertheless given great images for the last year.
One thing that is good is the quality of the sound (if unit works).But the rest is just bad design. FM radio will work if you sit on the transmitting antenna of the FM transmitter. In urban area where your cheap radio is receiving 50 radio stations this one will receive one if you are lucky enough.Cheap plastic chassis, with falling apart FC card cover.Controller is not doing what you try to do, select this but it will run something else.Songs stops or skips in the middle.Battery indicator is crazy, shows half the power but unit stops.Sound level indicator is jumping like crazy with 5 seconds delay what you listen.Voice recoreder very low level. FM recordin useless because FM is not workingProduct not recommended for buying. How this was able to get to USA market. Just rip off.Technical support says all is fine but it is obviously not.Please buy iRiver or iPod you will enjoy it.
I bought this bag for my MacBook Pro. It's just what I needed. Thin, convenient, protective, comfortable. Definitely recommended.
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 bought a Sony DCR-TRV22 a few days ago. and am very happy with it. I haven't used all the features yet, but I have downloaded video to computer, printed stills, and had a lot of fun. The size is just perfect. I have one complaint which may make me return the camcorder. You can not use the LCD screen outside on a sunny day. You have to use the viewfinder. I wear glasses, and using a viewfinder all day won't work. I am trying to find out if this is the norm with all camcorders; and then I will have to make a decision. I will keep you posted.
This ink cartridge sells for much more in the stores even after including shipping charges. The higher volume of ink makes this the most practical purchase.
I am in the Advertising-Marketing field. I've had this camcorder for about 1 year. I own 3 digital cameras and 3 camcorders; all with varying degrees of resolution quality. I bought the Mustek DV4500 as an EVENT RECORDER. People should understand that this is not high end camcorder.I carry the DV4500 in a soft eyeglass case with 2 extra rechargeable AA batteries. I also use a 1gb SanDisk Ultra SD card which allows over 3 hours of movies (never ran out of battery power). I have taped a 1-1/2 hour church service using a small tripod. The sound is amazingly clear. Yes, the photos aren't like my 5mp digital camera, but you can't have everything bundled into such a small inexpensive package. If people will remember this captures the moment on a SD card instead of tape. It's so easy to download since the standard memory seems to be SD cards.Christmas eve, my minister gave a rendition of a shepherd (in low light). The next day I gave him a cd rom with his whole performance on it. He was grateful someone had recorded that part of the service. Was the resolution "Oscar Winning" quality? No, the event was recorded decently and the sound was stunning and clear.I always carry this camcorder in my purse and am ready to record action or sound. Most people who see this camera and movies, especially the size and capabilities, purchase one. It's so portable: MP3s, camcorder and still photos all in one small package.
I have tried D-Link, NetGear and Belkin Wireless G routers in the past. Had issues with their range, frequently dropped signal, interference and performance issues when encryption was enabled.I bought this Belkin router last year and it's the longest I have owned same router. Installation was a breeze, admin tool is easy to use.Would recommend Pre-N Notebook card to take advantage this routers full potential.
Before this camera I had only used point and shoot digital and 35mm cameras. Now I can never go back, my pass-time turned into an addiction. The features, lenses, quality, and ease of use that this camera offers are astonishing. I started out just buying the 60mm macro lens and the 70-300mm zoom when I originally got this camera. Now I have more lenses and equipment than I ever thought possible. I am up to about 15,000 pictures and going strong without any problems and it just keeps getting better. If you are looking for a great camera to get you into SLR photography this is it. I am considering upgrading to the 30D soon, but I plan to keep my XT as a backup and to use with a wide angle lens while keeping the longer telephoto lens mounted on the second camera body. For the price though, you would be hard-pressed to find a better deal.
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
Economical way to view and talk to someone at the door without having to open the door. Comes in handy for not giving access to strangers. The push to talk allows you to listen as well as talk. I can simply say "not interested" and walk away.
This has to be one of the worse products ever. How can any normal person use this product without PAIN when wearing it? Its got to be one of the worse engineered products. The ear piece just makes no sense. Save your money and buy a more traditional headset with a comfortable ear piece.
I have the wired version of this and love it. I bought this wireless version so I didn't have to have a wire tethered to my computer.When I got it, I found I had to plug in a WIRED sending unit. So this results in having another tethered wire thing that dangles from your laptop when you move it. Not very portable and negates having something wireless. Why don't they make this so it can connect via Bluetooth??? It isn't a cheap mouse and no Bluetooth?Logitech: Get a Clue!
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.
The camera was defective. The low battery indicator stayed on even with new batteries. Amazon was great on the return and replacement. I went with a SX100IS instead.
They fit okay, and seem fairly durable. I've had them for a few years now. The positives stop there, though. The sound quality isn't very good, and although noise canceling will cut out a little noise, I have a pair of $20 Sony in-ear earbuds that block out more noise (including on airplanes) and sound a lot better. Not to mention they take up a lot less space...
My CD drive does not recognize these at all, so I cannot burn anything on them in the first place.I realize that there are a lot of different brands of devices, but they really ought to test them better than this.
I am a big fan of Avery products, having used different products by them for over 15 years in business and home use. This sticker project paper is GREAT! You can print virtually anything on them, peel and crack the back, place them wherever and they are TOTALLY re-positionable! I have made bookplates to cover ex-library book stickers/writings and this sticker paper is nice and thick so that you can cover anything that you want to cover up.Avery also has an awesome and extensive website with all kinds of free software, directions, templates and great ideas to make your crafting ideas come to life.All in all another great product from a very reliable company!Happy Crafting!
I bought it to replace my 4 port router which had run out of open ports. It worked right out of the box. I plugged it into my router and it worked like a charm.
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!
What can be said other than the cable did its job and at a great price!
I was able to get this product working on my WEP wireless network using a static IP with minimal difficulty by following the directions. However, it is still not what I would call an "easy" process.One caveat: when there is something wrong with the printer, the only indicator is a red light on the box. You better hope that the printer itself is more forthcomming with information, or else you may have a long process of debugging the problem ahead of you. (ie, is it out of ink? out of paper? paper jam? something else? etc.)
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.
it's a really cool &amp; sleek gadget, and, moreover, it works very well! I sync my Vx with my offive's Outlook97 in a very seamless way, and that was my biggest concern befor buying the thing (well acrually I wasn't concerned about the Palm, but you know the other side...). So it's four months I use the thing and I can't remember the littlest problem, it ever survived two big drops with only minor scratches on its silverish body. The battery life is good and the fact they are rechargeable isn't a little advantage on some competitors. Now I expect Palm Computing or somebody else to design a GSM add-on, a device with the same form factor of the modem byut that gives the Vx the functionality of a GSM cell phone. In my opinion this could be another killer app for the Palm.
The Palm Vx is a great PDA for three reasons.First, it is compatible with the wireless Omnisky service, which will allow to check time sensitive E-mail AND check to see if your flight is delayed. I am a road warrior, so this is a big plus since it can let me know if I have time to relax a little longer before waiting around at the gate for the plane to permit boarding.Second, it has a great form factor. For those of you who have never owned a PDA before, the form factor gets important over time. You may think that it isn't important, but anyone who needs a PDA needs it to be small. If this wasn't the case, try lugging around a heavy laptop and you will know what I mean.Third, and perhaps the most important reason is that this is compatible with all Palm applications. I know there are other PDAs that are not Palm but use the Palm OS, such as Handspring, and the Sony CLE, but some apps do not work unless you have a geniune Palm. For example, Dinkypad doesn't scroll in Handspring, but it does so on an original Palm.Also, when you buy a Palm, you can be sure that the upgrades to the OS that Palm releases will be compatible.The only negative thing I have to say about the Vx is that it doesn't go as fast as the Handspring Platinum or Prism, since they have the newer Motorola processor.
I am a pro sound audio engineer, for 40+ years. Had the SE530's for a few years primarily for my iPod & loved them. Then they were stolen out of my car. Bought a couple other manufacturer's comparable, top multi-driver models. Wasn't satisfied at all. So bit the bullet, sold them & took a loss. Bought the new Shure SE535's. In a word, the SE535's are awesome. The 3 major advantages are their high efficiency, extremely smooth sound and the "air" on the high end. Efficiency is critical so the iPod doesn't have to be turned up as much to produce sufficient listening volume, meaning more headroom for full dynamics. They are very detailed and pleasing throughout the critical midrange frequencies. The only plus I give to the Westone W4's I had is more pronounced deep bass quantity.
This is exactly what I needed for my mid 2000's BMW that had a 3.5mm audio input but not an ipod input. Works great as do most Belkin products I have used. Thanks Belkin!
This is a great splitter. I just got my digital cable hooked up and the internet was not working correctly. The cable guy was about to disconnect the interent and put in a repair order becuase he said that I had a low signal in my place. I recommended that he use one of these splitters instead of the one that he had from comcast and it improved the signal and got the internet working. He asked me where I got this from because he was going to start using these splitters.
I am a professional weddubg photographer and I do not use film, but my wedding photographer did and I wanted to conver them to digital files. This scanner produces very poor quality grainy images! I know this the not the mistake of the photographer because she was excellent in providing me with proofs and designing an album for me. I was very disappointed in this product. Also, the installation procedure is tricky, but I was able to ignore that if the scanner was of better quality. I guess I am used to the quality files that come out of my camera. I should have splurged for a better scanner.
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.
This diffuser is made of quality plastic & is not cheap. This diffuser fits snugly on the Canon 580 EX II. This is an excellent diffuser & does exactly what a quality diffuser is supposed to do.
I just built a treadmill desk and set up my 20" Vizio VX200E (720p) TV on it as a monitor and TV. For monitor function I am using an HDMI port attached to my MacBook. For TV function I am using the component cable provided by my U-verse installer. I need to use headphones while using the treadmill because the motor is so loud. Unfortunately, although my Mac has a headphone jack my TV does not. I've since learned it is now typical of flat screen TVs to have a single optical output that requires a costly Dolby-capable (if your TV can't force PCM) DAC (digital to analog converter) to route a stereo audio signal to headphones.Rather than go the DAC route, I decided to try an approach that leverages my existing component cable. The component cable includes two male RCA connectors to provide analog stereo audio to the TV. I decided to try intercepting the audio signal before it got to the TV and route it directly from the U-verse receiver (set-top box) to my headphones.I received this and a second adapter I needed in just a few days, and have just set up and tested my solution. Happily, it has proven successful in my situation, and only cost me $2.01 because I already had the component cable.So here's my cheap solution for my 3.5mm headphone problem. I hope it helps others who were surprised to find that they couldn't plug their headphones into their flat screen TVs.Dependency: Component cable from TV receiver (set-top box) to TV.Steps:1. Disconnect the red and white male audio RCAs from the TV.2. Connect an RCA Audio Splitter Adapter (3.5mm to 2 RCA Female) (Stereo) to the male RCA on the component cable, matching the colors. I got this one:RCA Audio Splitter Adapter (3.5mm Male to 2 RCA Female) (Stereo)The adapter I received is different from the one pictured in this listing in a good way: the red and white connectors are color-coded so you don't have to worry about which is left (white) and which is right (red). The connections fit snugly so I don't have to worry about pulling things apart accidentally.3. Connect this 3.5mm female to female adapter, which also arrived in just a few days. It fits snugly with a satisfying click so that I know my headphones are properly connected, to the 3.5mm male connector on the adapter. However, it is different than the one in the picture as the connectors are not gold plated.4. Connect the 3.5mm connector on your stereo headphones to this adapter. I tested this set-up with an HD movie with a stereo soundtrack and was easily able to different the left and right, so the adapter is indeed enabling a stereo output.Please note that this inexpensive solution does not provide any volume control. The audio is coming from your TV receiver (set-top box) as an analog signal. If the audio is too loud, you will need a switch to control the volume, and if it is too weak, you will need a booster. In my case, I so far need neither. The unmodulated level is a good level for me so that I can use my loud treadmill and hear the TV without being deafened. My headphones are ancient Optimus Nova 71 stereo headphones from The Shack, which of course are no longer made.I'm delighted with this adapter purchase. The seller was prompt (obviously, this adapter did not have to be shipped from China), the adapter quality was good despite the fact that the connections were not gold plated as pictured, and the price was incredibly inexpensive. I ordered two just in case one was defective, and now have a back-up in case I lose the first one.Thanks to the seller for providing such great value despite the fact that the photo is not accurate.
I have only had mine about 4 r 5 month's now & they r a piaece of shi****** don't spend your money on these !!!!!!!!!!.My subwoofer has stopped working all together now & about half the time the 2 small speakers have so much destortion in them u can't hardly understand the sound that they are suppose to be makeing.
Installation was a snap. Uses XFree86_SVGA server. OpenGL also a snap. Quake III plays incredibly.
I have had no problems with this set and would recommend them to any of my friends. They are comfortable and the sound quality is really good.
i purchased the case (the black one) on the strength of the reviews that i read on it. I wasnt sorry!! this is a great case! it fits my zvm perfectly! i dont have any problem charging or downloading with the case on, it works just fine! the leather is high quality and the little metal loop is perfect for hooking on my belt with one of those mountain climbing things!!i love the kickstand option! its really convenient when i want to watch video or just show off my new toy!!!
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.
This one by Sony is quite simply the best portable CD player I've ever seen or used. I had always wanted one made with the kind of heavy-duty features that this one comprises. I won't bore you with a lengthy review. You won't be disappointed with this unit. Everything about it is to like.
Easy to install and put into operation. I owned a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router which I used for about six years before I upgraded to a System 7-based desktop PC. The 524 is a very reliable and sturdy router, but it was much more complex to install than the DIR-655. I found that I needed to position the wireless adapter in conjunction with placement of the antennas on the DIR 655 router in order to maximize the signal strength at the receiving PC end. With a little patience this can be done and excellent performance will result. Very good router! I am very pleased with it and would recommend it to others.
This bag holds all my camera needs,body and two lens. May be a little small for Pros. It is perfect for me.
I bought this as a replacement for 2 Netgear WNR1000 routers that both failed after a few weeks of service.With the DIR-655 my laptop could not obtain a connection. It kept cycling between the "Automatic" and "Acquiring Network Address" modes in the Wireless Network Connection dialog.I hooked up my old $30 Belkin (which I keep around as a backup) and was connected to the internet again in less than a minute.In 2010 there's no excuse for a wireless router that doesn't just work.
Witness the evolution of the revolution. First it played songs. Then photos. Then podcasts. Now iPod plays video, changing the way you experience your music and more. Again.Better YetTime for the world's best music player to take the stage for another encore. In 30 GB and 60 GB* models that hold up to 15,000** songs, full-color album art and up to 25,000 photos***, the new iPod makes the most of your music and more. Yeah, you've heard that tune before. Only now, you can watch it, too. With support for up to 150 hours**** of video and a 2.5-inch color display, the new iPod lets you take music videos and TV shows on the road.More and LessThe new iPod boasts up to 20 hours of battery life*****, five hours more than before. Plus, you get a bigger display and one more iPod color--sleek black. But here's the kicker: At under half an inch thin, the new 30 GB iPod takes up about 45 percent less room than the original iPod. Even the new 60 GB model is 10 percent thinner than the fourth-generation 20 GB iPod. More features in less space? Sounds like iPod.The new iPod is thinner than ever before.Hold EverythingNow 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.Spin Some TunesThe Apple Click Wheel gives you access to your entire music, photo and video library--from one thumb. Control volume and browse using the touch-sensitive surface. Play. Pause. Rewind and fast-forward. Rate your favorites. Create playlists on the go. Launch photo slideshows. The Click Wheel puts everything at your fingertips, so you can keep your eyes and ears on the music.Sync, Look, and ListenPlaying your iPod is only half the fun. Try filling it with downloads from the iTunes Music Store. Choose from over 2 million songs, 20,000 podcasts, 2,000 music videos or your favorite ABC and Disney television shows, download them to your Mac or PC and sync them to your iPod. Add an optional audio cable to play music from the iPod to your home stereo or use an optional S-video cable with iPod to play VJ on your TV. You can perform the same big-screen feat with iPod photo slideshows. Oh, and you can do it all from across the room using the optional Universal Dock and handy new Apple remote.* 1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.** Song capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding.***Photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.****Video capacity is based on 4 minutes per H.264 750-Kbps video combined with 128-Kbps audio.*****Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and the number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.Product DescriptionFirst, iPod put music in your pocket. Now it puts on a show. With room for up to 7,500 songs and up to 150 hours of video on a 2.5-inch QVGA color display, the new 30G iPod gives you the ultimate music experience sight and sound in a lighter, thinner design. Available in classic white and dramatic black. 90-day phone support. One-year limited warranty
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!!!
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.
Upgraded from an old Linksys WRT54G. I was having problems with streaming video from Netflix and other sites being poor quality, despite having upgraded CPU/Graphics Card. Figured I'd try the D-Link card and the problems were all fixed. It also worked with Windows 7 Beta 1, my other reason for making the switch. Installation was quick and simple on both XP and Windows 7.
This item does exactly as it says. It saved me from buying a new head unit for my new to me truck.
The thing that sold me on this mouse was the 2 thumb buttons, i dont use the laser sensitivity buttons, they can be programed to do other functions.
As earlier reviewers have said, this thing is very tricky to set up. After 8 hours I finally got wireless communication with it. Wow, it finally played music, but when the bridge is connected the sound volume from the app (WinAmp in my case) playing the music on the computer goes so low I can't monitor it. Do what I failed to do; pay attention to all the 1-star reviews before you buy.
This switch worked very well with my Dishnetwork as it was an OEM replacement, and when installed system worked like new.
I ordered the first 5950 scanner from Page Computers. It arrived in two days. I couldn't get it to work after several hours of trying and working with the software setup. Called Tech Support at Microtek &amp; they said the glass was warped on the scan bed &amp; to send it back to retailer. I had to pay for return shipping &amp; requested a replacement scanner. Took one month to process the return &amp; get me a replacement scanner. Replacement scanner had the same problem. Now I'm having to return the replacement as well and pay for more shipping. Sent letter and email to Microtek asking for help and didn't receive any reply.
I got this adapter for my car stereo. It has a 2.5mm jack on the bottom of th faceplate and unless you leave the faceplate open you can't plug in your mp3 player. With this adapter you can leave the faceplate closed and still listen to your mp3 player!Very Cool!
Perfect and a great deal,the HDMI cable would cost more than this whole package,works excellent,the remote control is very cool,shows high resolution photos on your hdtv.you can play the movies you make with the camera through this also.
I bought this remote after hearing of a friend's experience with the Logitech One remote, which costs about 3 times as much and has features that I do not need or want. I have never had any significant complaints about any Logitech products I have purchased so I thought this would be a good investment.Using Windows or Mac only the very least technically inclined individuals may find it challenging to set up. Once it is set up I truly believe almost anyone can use it with ease. My single Harmony 550 remote replaces six other remotes with memory available for a couple more devices. It even works perfectly with my Squeezebox 3 digital music player (created by Slimdevices, which was aquired by Logitech).I originally set up the remote using my notebook running Windows XP, but my notebook crashed shortly afterward. Then I used the site at members.harmonyremote.com and the Linux program called "concordance" to customize it exactly to my needs. Once I figured it all out, it worked like I charm. I can only hope that Logitech does not discontinue the members web site simply because most users probably use the Windows or Mac software interface instead (it has a web back-end also, however). Furthermore, concordance (as of this writing, version 0.20) does not work with the newest models of Harmony remotes because they use a different USB protocol than the 550 and similar older models.I have had no problems with the remote. I've had it for almost a month now and it is still using the original 4 AAA alkaline batteries it came with (not the "demo" batteries but the packaged ones). It is very stylish, light yet durable, and back lit in an attractive blue color (cannot be changed). My only real complaint is that the ergonomics of this remote is very poor. Still, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and only a little disappointed that I bought it a few weeks before Amazon had a 30 dollar price break!
It is too big, and does not work as well as I expected. The price is also too high for such a binocular.
I purchased 5 pairs of these speakers for a new office install based on the 'great reviews'...huh? Are you kidding? I have to turn up a 100w/channel Sherwood Receiver to 2/3 just for background music driving one pair in a 8x10 room. With the bass turned to maximum my I-phone bass is almost as good. No umph at all. Midrange tin at best. They are ceiling mounted, and wired 'in phase'. Just pathetic sound!!!!In comparison I bought some Yamaha ceiling speakers earlier this year, a bit bigger and a bit more money but they absolutely are amazing. Flat tone settings incredible full range sound. Oh well...shoulda woulda coulda.
I brought this camera to replace my other PowerShot. I love Cannon products, so I got this PowerShot A570 IS. I love the 7.1 mega pixels, becuse the other camera I had was only a 3.1 mega pixels.I use this camera alot for my business, as I take pictures of Interior Design work, for my clients.This camera is light weight, and small enough to put in my purse. Takes great sharp pictures.I recommend this Canon PowerShot A570 IS.
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
So far I have no complaints of this camera. I still like my GL2 for ease of use, but this camera does have quite a bit more features that I have get use to. I like having built in XLR ports and the camera does have more external user controls than the GL2.
Compact, folding prongs, very fast charge with no overheating. VERY nice batter life.Best package I have found in years! I use digital cameras constantly and this realy meets the mark.Kevin
I have this set attached to a cable box so can't comment on the tuner but it has a great picture and good sound quality. The cable company gave me an HDMI cable and it provides an excellent picture. I don't think you need one of those expensive cables to get all the set has to deliver. The set has three levels of brightness (the lowest setting is a power saving item) but looks best in high. The 4 star rating is based on the pictue quality of a 1080i system. Overall a very nice TV and well worth what I paid for it.
Five megapixels working to bring clarity to smaller photos in combination with fully automatic mode, semi-automatic mode (portraits, lanscapes etc.)and manual mode are all the features most people want or will use. It is ultracompact, BUT the controls and are not smaller than the larger scale models. The digital viewfinder is only slightly smaller. It has a glass lenes with as much zoom as the C-4000, or C-2000. The price is in line given the fact that the battery charger and the rechargeable batteries are part of the package. The lens retracts with a metal cover over it making it durable...in fact the whole camera has a strong aluminum case. What's not to like. Oh...the pictures?....as good as they get.
Frustrated with hand held not quite sharp images from my previous Nikon ED AF 70-300 zoom; I recently bought this VR version. I've tested it in challenging and bright light conditions and am thrilled to finally be able to shoot hand held sharp images. Recommended.
When I got this speaker system, I was wondering about its ability to put out sound. Don't be fooled by its size. The Logitech Z5500 Digital 5.1 system puts out sound like you wouldn't believe! This system could be a good replacement for a home audio system that is in your living room where the TV is for watching movies or using your media center with it. I'd recommend this system to those who would like killer sound but can't get themselves to spend alot of money for it!
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.
Sadly this DOES NOT work for all the models listed. I found out the hard way. My 1996 Volvo 850 uses a different connector and this item was not able to help me adapt it (to hook up my new car receiver).Booo hisss
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 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 item did not work properly when it arrived. It played mono, not stereo. Item was faulty and we proved it by running various tests.Don't buy this one.
for anyone who is looking to buy a blu ray player with bells and whistles for a great price, this is the one for you. i haven't had issues playing my blu rays and the load times are good (better than my ps3) if you want extras, a big plus about this player is that it has all the extras that a high end player can do such as stream video from netflix or blockbuster, it has pandora and i love how i can watch my baby's videos on youtube. you can connect to the internet either wirelessly or through an ethernet cable and stream videos, pictures and music straight from your computer but to do it wirelessly, you MUST have a samsung wireless adapter, which was unfortunate because i already had a wireless adapter but it wouldn't work. all in all, i highly recommend this playerPros:netflix, pandora, blockbuster, youtube, twitter, online connectivitycan play videos, pictures, music straight from pceasy to use menuwhen powered on, player automatically powers on tv and switches inputs to dvd inputsmall size with nice touch sensor for buttonsCons:to connect wirelessly, specific samsung wireless adapter is necessary
Just purchased one this weekend. The system overall is really nice. It is easy to setup and the sound is really good. The only problem I have is that it isn't as loud as I would have liked. I put it in a very large room and the sound gets lost with all the space. If you have a large room i would recommend at least a 1000watt system. But even in the large room it sounds pretty good. I'm not disappointed in my purchase.
this speaker dont work got my dont work now i have to buy onother one but not buying it online im going to loca store
I got the iPod nano after agonizing over the $200 for a while, then decided to splurge. However, I was really disappointed. At first I had a very hard time installing the product on my PC, I had to upgrade my version of windows 2000 to sp3 before it would work. The CD that came with it did not work and I had to download the install from the web. Then I finally got it installed, and bought a few songs from iTunes and downloaded, but they would not play on the ipod. After a lot of frustration, I found out it was because you have to register it with Apple first. But after I registered it, the songs I downloaded still didn't work, they just skipped over to the next song. The battery does not last anywhere near 14 hours, I would say maybe 5-6 at the most before it needs charging. Then, I have to boot up my computer, plug it into the computer just to charge. what a pain! One day the diagnostics screen came up when I turned it on which is not supposeed to happen. The final straw was when the headphones started getting staticky, this is all within a month of buying it. I ended up returning it and will probably buy a samsung or sony model. Save your money and buy a cheaper mp3 that uses a regular AA battery. what a disappointment from Apple after all the hype about this product!
As the title says: It came a couple days too late, but when it was there I had no problem using it. Maybe its a little to slow for my camera but then I should buy a faster card. I have an Olympus e420 (DSLR) and 3 pictures in a second (about 6 MB each) is to much for the card. Btw, I have to use an adapter for the SD-Card to get it in my CF-Slot. No problem at all.
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.
I have been using Canon SLR and DSLR for many years, and I had a Powershot G1 as a backup camera. I bought the A710 a month and a half ago to replace the G1. I am very happy with the A710 and here are some of my feedback about the A710:Strength:1. Excellent picture quality for a compact digital camera. Pictures are sharp enough, exposure is mostly very good and color is good so long one has sufficient light (doesn't have to be ideal or great light).2. Very rich function set; lots of features and freedom of tailoring.3. Just about the right size. Easy to use especially with its rich functions, much better than the tiny credit-card cameras.4 Optical viewfinder, Image Stalization and AA battery are HUGE plus. No more extra lenses and I still can take pictures by looking directly at most of what I am shooting.5. Great zoom range. 28mm would've been better, though I am not complaining about what it is now.6. A terrific everyday camera and excellent back-up for SLR when quick set-up and shooting is needed.Weakness:There really isn't any. In low-light the picture gets noisy like most compact digital camera do. Some commented on the battery usage; I don't plan to take thousands of pictures with it every year, so I use Energizer lithiium AA battery, and battery is not a problem for me.It does need a camera case, otherwise one would have to take extreme caution not to damage the LCD panel.Overall, I am very happy with it, and I highly recommend the Canon A710.UPDATE - 03/14/2007:After using it for a while, the Canon A710 is beginning to grow on me. It easily can do at least 90% of everyday phtography extremely well. I still use DSLR for special occassions, but these are become fewer and fewer.I have not use any add-on flash so 'serious' flash photography can be less than ideal with the A710, although there are some room to tweak on the flash and exposure to make it less harsh. The A710 is truly a great product from Canon, I would like to see how they can top this one.
Product states 300 foot range. Well I am at 80 feet and the reception doesn't work.....I contacted Mfr and they state that 300 feet is clear sight no obstructions (Advertisement doesn't say that). Anyway, they told me to move the units closer or remove obstructions. Neither option is viable.
It works great thank you. If you have a xbox 360 its a must have. So get them now lol
Arrived a little late, but as-described, so no complaints! Works on my Palm Treo 650 so I can use normal headphones.
This cable is a bargain. It bends really easy (won't break, dont worry), so I was able to run it along the floor along the wall trim. I prefer buying cables and such off cheap Amazon dealers instead of paying the marked up prices at a store.
I like the product. But beware, Amazon sells used items as new. Proof: on the CD there was a stick-it note that said CD is warped. Sure enough, the CD is warped. Someone obviously returned this item because of the warped CD and Amazon resold it to me, with the warped CD and the sticky note, as new. Further proof: the taped seal on the box was opened. Buyer beware.
Becoming lost because your Garmin GPS is missing its power supply cable is not an option. So, off to Amazon.com to search for a solution. I took a stab at typing Garmin power cable, and I had an immediate response of a suggested item with a description and deatailed photo plus 13 alternate sources for the solution to my dilema. I am once again motoring to the tune of "turn right in 800 ft".
XM AudiovoxSwitching back to SiriusSo, I've had Sirius for 6 months, then gave XM a try. Well, the verdict is in. XM has superior music, but horrible components and customer service.First off, they tried to charge me twice for the XM radio. They setup automatic 3 month renewal, so you have to call them to cancel.The worst part is the receiver. This receiver is horrible. The docking station is so flimsy that it's almost a two hand operation to change the station. You have to wait for a few minutes before all the stations are accessible. The buttons are lousy, and the memory feature does not work. This is just a piece of garbage.This is really weird, because my initial Sirius receiver was also an Audiovox, and it worked really well compared to this excuse.What about the music? Well, it's better. The "Hits" stations are repetitive, but that complements the other stations, which play more obscure bands. Rock is much better here. Hip-hop, however is better with Sirius, though both suffer the same problems like too many D.J. mixes (the reason why I have Satellite is to see the song name, seeing "Mix" is the most useless thing ever).The saving grace is channel 150. The uncensored Comedy station. Though not totally commercial free, it's got to be the best station out there. I would have explored more, but the receiver is so clumsy that I can't do it while driving without risking my life.All in all, Satellite radio is all right. I've moved more towards CDs now, because I just can't find anything to listen to anymore. I'll probably switch to Sirius soon enough, because I find it slightly better overall.Pros:Channel 150 - greatest station everBetter Rock than SiriusCons:Horrible, Horrible receiver (Sirius was great)Dangerous just changing stations (Sirius was great)Terrible customer serviceHip-Hop is worse compared to Sirius
I bought this machine recently for $20 at Staples since I was paying $1 plus per page at "Stinko's" and thought that it would pay for itself right away. So far it works as advertised. I only send short faxes (5 pages or less) so I can't comment on longer fax jobs, but I have no complaints so far.
Well, it is still in the original package. Amazon recommended this to be purchased with Epson scanner. Not necessary. There is a cable in the box with scanner. What to do now?
Performs very well and very fast file transfer speed. I use it on my XP system with no problems. Very happy with this product and recommend it to others.
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.
Great product, great price, great look. I recommend that you buy them for your home. Works well in any room.............
I ordered this flash from Ace Photo Digital in December and received it in January, noticing right off the bat that it fit the hotshoe rather loosely, the flash screen was not straight and also experienced some exposure problems. Still, it was better than the built-in flash so I hung on to it. After several months (and ONE battery change) one of the clips that hold the battery door closed snapped off. Note - I am VERY gentle with my equipment. I contacted Ace and didn't receive a reply for some time - when it came it was "contact Bower". I called, went on endless hold and when I finally reached a "customer service" rep he would not even provide the slightest information with me describing the flash using Ace's description (which pertains to exactly ONE of their products) - he would only talk to me if I had the part number printed on the unit (which was home at the time). On my second call, I didn't even get the part number out before the non-listening second rep tried to sell me a new battery door - WITHOUT a part number. I explained the door was fine, it was the body that was broken - to which he replied they only cover the electronic flash (which is not what the warranty says) and then accused me of breaking it by mishandling. I contacted Ace, and they refused to intervene, saying it's Bower's problem. I can only say I would never suggest buying a product from the seller based on the poor support I received, nor would I ever buy a Bower product, since in my opinion they just dodge warranties assuming buyers have no recourse. I apparently can't get mine fixed, but I hope no one else gets sucked into buying one of these things.
this drive is okay. I have made many coasters with it. You need to make sure you purchase the disks that they say that they support - I was told by their tech support this - we suggest you use tdk, ridata, imation, verbatims, sony, philips, ritek. Also was told this - we do not recommend our customers use memorex, maxell, any generic brands or store named brands e.g. officemax or staples.I found a firmware upgrade that seems to make it work at 8x with the Verbatims. It still fails with the Officemax and Memorex discs that I have.I have not burned any dual layers discs so I don't know about them.
For $100.49, I don't think I've ever spent that amount sooo well. These speakers are ridiculously loud, even at halfway. My house shakes when it's a little past the 1/4 mark. The only bad thing is the really short cords and the center speaker doesn't have holes where it can be mounted on the wall like the rear left and right ones. Along with the volume controler, it's not very long either. I didn't get the video game adapter with it so I'm not too sure what it's like playing Call of Duty or anything on my 360, but I'm sure it's super sweet either way. I would definitely get these speakers or the Logitech Z-5500's. They're pretty much just an updated model, plus it has Dolby Digital! They're also a lot more expensive, if you can find a good deal on these Z-5300e's.. GET THEM!! You'll never be happier that you made the decision to buy these when you set them up!
Simply worked really well the whole time I have had it. In the modern market of 40 lexmarks, this thing is like driving a sports car. Wish it was made in the U.S.A.
OK, so I have read a lot of reviews both for and against the Zune, so here is what i think of the Zune. Before I start I have owned 3 other mp3 players, from Creative, Sony and Samsung, all have there strengths and their weaknesses.First impressions out of the box was it was a good looking media player, the finish was nice to hold, and not prone to fingerprints like the iPod. The two tone colouring on the edges was a nice touch as well.So the first step of installing the software. I had originally downloaded it from Microsofts Zune website, and I it seemed to take a long time to install (but that could have been me getting restless). The software once installed was easy to use. It is bascially Windows Media Player 11 with a few twists to it. Still dont understand why MS went with a new piece of software.Connecting the Zune to my laptop the first time was simple. The Zune software started and found my Zune. Went through the on screen setup wizard and named my Zune, after that was done the software updated my Zune no problems. Synching music to it was straight forward. As I like to choose what music I put on my Zune, I disabled the Auto-Synch and selected to synch to the ZUne manually.As I add more tunes to my Music folder they are automatically added to My Library in the Zune software. Even if I use a MP3 tag editor to adjust my MP3s these changes are also picked up by the Zune software.As for transferring tunes to the Zune, it is by far the quickest I have ever seen. My Samsung Media Player used WMP 11 to sycnh tunes from my laptop, and seemed to take longer than the Zune.the 30GB hard drive is large enough to hold the music that I need when spending alot of time in airports when travelling, the sound quality is good, battery life is not as good as my Sony (12 hours compared to 30hours) but for a media player is acceptable.As for playing music on the Zune through the computer, why would you want to do that? The music is already on the computer.So in conclusionThe Zune is a great starting point, it may not look as pretty as people think the iPod looks, but its not a fashion paradeOk so its a Toshiba, but so what. The iPod hard drive is made by someone else, but people dont rant and rave about that.Software works fine (yes I know microsoft have a bad rep when it comes to software), although it would have been better if it was compatible with WMP11.All in all a good media player
I love my little iPod Nano, which keeps me company on my too-frequent flights, in airports, while running or working out, on walks across town -- and now, thanks to a surprisingly good mini-speaker system I got for Christmas -- I even use it as a tiny stereo in my home office.It's not the perfect MP3 player, if such a thing is even possible. Some users criticize it for not having much memory compared to the larger iPods -- absolutely true. And there are complaints about it scratching easily -- again, true, though in my case they are very slight and certainly nothing that is distracting. At least one review complained that the earphone jack is at the bottom of the unit. Again, true, and it can be annoying (because of that, I must load the iPod upside down into the mini-speaker system), but it's necessary because the player's thin profile didn't allow enough space for both a screen and a headphone jack on top.But look at it! It's like a jewel -- delicate, balanced, beautiful. When I first got mine, I found myself staring at it for no reason at all. The sound is as round and powerful as from any previous iPod I've owned, and yet it's pretty and small enough that it makes my RAZR V3 mobile phone look like an old SUV when they're placed next to each other. And the Nano is so slim that on a recent trip I realized I had inadvertently started using it as a bookmark while trudging across a foreign airport rushing from one flight to another.But it's not for everyone, obviously. It won't hold your entire music collection. And although it will hold photos, the smallish screen will make actually studying the images of loved ones while far from them less enjoyable than it should be -- and forget photos of scenery, which just become a collection of colorful smudges, like a tiny Monet. But I still believe I still believe the Nano is a great victory of design and function, even by the standards of a company known for such triumphs.A few random thoughts:* The choice between the black and white Nano should be based purely on your personal taste, as the functionality and cost are exactly the same. But one thing to keep in mind is that with the black unit, the headphones are still white and that can seem aesthetically jarring if you notice that kind of thing.* Get the Nano from a vendor that will laser your name and some other information on the back. It's a cool feature.* I own the 2GB model, which I bought because the 4GB Nano was sold out at the time. I thought I would regret not buying the larger one, but I don't. Neither would allow me to just keep every song I own on it, and so I get into a mindset of transferring play lists that reflect my mood while the Nano recharging. Once you're accustomed to that, limiting yourself to either 500 or 1,000 songs isn't tough. I use my Nano all the time and am forever switching songs back and forth from iTunes, and yet I don't think it's ever been more than 2/3 full.* Battery life isn't great and it gets worse over time. But it also charges quickly. And if you have a phone that uses the small USB ports as I have you can buy an adaptor that actually allows you to (slowly, slowly) charge the iPod from the cel phone's battery -- something I've done a few times when I was more interested in listening to what Bob Dylan had to say than I was in whoever might call.* A suggestion to Apple's designers: since the unusual position of the headphone jack requires us to use the device upside down sometimes, why not include a menu feature that gives user the option to flip the screen, making it into an iPod with the jack on top and screen on the bottom?
Altec Lansing makes a good product. Small size is a plus and separate controls for power, volume and tone are nice features. Overall sound quality is better than expected for the price.
It is a good product for the price for a very hard to find combo item.
Have used it now for about 3 months with no issues. Have a printer, External USB Hard drive and USB TV Tuner connected. Also use it for a 16 gb flash drive and my iphone. I would buy it again.
Bought 2. One was replaced with a good one. Both are good now. Thanks.Product's quality is excellent considering the price I have to pay.
great product great price great extreme range works two blocks away from my house,with still 3 bars on my laptop
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.
This part number from Microsoft and sold by Amazon is a 3-pack of OEM keyboards. Description of then item, including shipping weight and package size is of the 3-pack OEM packaging from Microsoft. What I received was a single keyboard NOT in the OEM package. Shipping description does not match was was shipped! Buyer beward as Amazon used to sell this as the intyented 3-pack, not a single keyboard.
I bought this soundcard with the express purpose of bringing out all the sound of my logitech z-2300's. So far it's doing quite well. The install did take a while, despite having a relatively good system. It did bother me that there was no volume control on the card itself, only in software, but now that my speakers are set up I simply adjust the volume knob on their wired remote and all is well. Had an external usb audigy 2 zs (not ns) sound card been available I'd have likely bought it and installed a usb 2.0 sound card in the pcmcia slot instead, but no biggie. The zs was the only one that mentioned being THX certified, and since my speakers are too I'd settle for no less.
It is a great monitor very happy with it and love to do bussines with Amazon,Terrific service and FAST!!!!!! wich is what you want when buying something new, right? CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First I tried the bending the coat hanger trick. When that didn't work, I opted to spring for the right tools. Just put them in, unforcefully I might add, untill they click. Put slight pressure on both to the outside and pull the radio out, just like the instruction say and out comes the radio. Best investment I've made. As I remember, the instruction didn't say to put pressure on, but you have to push the keys outward to right and left respectfully. I watched YouTube. That helped.
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.
The price was extremely reasonable, it arrived in a timely manner, and it does exactly what I need it to do!
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.
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:-)
Works as described. Wouldn't take pictures without it.
I got this fax to use for sending or receiving the occasional fax and making quick copies. For my purposes, it's been great. It's small and takes up little space, it was easy to set up, is easy to use and has worked perfectly for everything I need it for. The print quality is somewhere between okay and good. Some things copy better than others. There are various settings, including a photo setting, so if you experiment a little, you can improve the print quality. If you care about having very high quality fax printouts and copies or do a heavier volume of faxing, then you probably want to go with a more expensive copier/fax. I'd recommend this one to anyone who wants the convenience of a fax and copier at home at a very affordable price.
I can sum this up very easily. Perfect, Flexible, Durable. Definitely a great buy for such a low low price. Someone claimed that the set of cables they received didn't have gold plated ends but mine did. Please don't be afraid of the cheap price that these are sold for they work just as good as any other.
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 little answering machine was exactly what we needed - nothing fancy; it does everything we need, takes messages, gives date/time, can adjust volume, easy to program. It's small enough to place on a small nightstand and was easy enough for a clutz like me to install. I was very happy with the purchase and would recommend it to anyone who wants a simple, straightforward, answering machine.
It appears to be an exact replacement at a much lower price. Only time will tell if it is the same quality.
Bought this device based on price. So far I have loved the convenience it has given me. Running XP Pro on on older Athlon Thunderbird system at home and had problems recognizing it on three of my five USB ports at home. All are 1.1 but three have problems... any suggestions?!?!?!? On the two 'good' ports, no problems whatsoever! FANTASTIC!!
Great deal for the price. Bright, beautiful, fast and no dead pixels. Also works great with Linux; just comment out the "HSYNC" and "VSYNC" lines, and X will read the specs from the monitor. Only complaint is the weak speakers, but that's easily solved by using external ones.
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 received this TV as a Christmas gift and the screen went completely blank just after the warrenty ended and of course Polaroid would do nothing for us. I would not recommend this TV. Plus you had a stand directly in front of it to see the image on the screen clearly. Too much money for such poor quality!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remote Control RC-200. Successor Remote Control RC-100. For the iS-3000, iS-100, iS-100s, iS-200, iS-21 and iS-300. For IR triggered remote photography. The CR 1220 battery of this model can easily be replaced. Besides the model is weatherproof, and gives a confirmation signal when its button is pressed.Both Remote Controls can also be used with the APS camera Centurion (S) and various other cameras from Olympus. Their working range is about 5 meter, when operated from the front of the camera (about 30cm. when operated from the rear). They provide remote operation with a 3 sec. delay; the iS-3000 can also operate without delay.
This was a great buy. The cartridges are brand new, unlike the ones I got for a Dell Printer which were refilled and dried up after a few weeks of use. I have been doing a lot of copying for a month now and the ink is holding up great. The price for these two brand new cartridges was about 50% less than I would have paid at a local big box electronics store. I received my order really fast with standard shipping. I am getting a new printer and will be buying my cartridges from Amazon.
This product works well on Windows computers and I have no issues with the product.
What a beautiful, well made casing. Feels substantially more sturdy than the 1st generation. It is more eye-catching, too. I like the brighter screen. Also, the colors offered for the 4GB models are fun and I would liked to have seen the same offered for the 8 GB--or even, a new color.Even in black, or another color, this Nano is gorgeous! It works well and the longer battery life (up to 24 hrs) is a delightful treat! That makes a huge difference to me as I listen to books--when I listened to them on the 1st generation Nano I found that I had to juice the Nano up during lunch, and/or, every night--or carry an extra power supply. With the 2nd generation, I don't have to worry about that, and, boy, does that make a difference.Use of the click wheel and the features within are many and easy! Navigation through the various menu options is simple. Unfortunately, you get a short, quick help, booklet on how to use the Nano, giving the merest of basic instruction. I recommend going to Apple's site and downloading the manual. It is a quick download and the manual is well written.There is a Red Nano, 2nd Generation available through Apple. It is in the 4 GB and 8 GB version, and it is beautiful--if red is your color, go have a look.The old generation earphones and the newer earphones still hurt my ears. I have tried to get used to them, hoping my ears would toughen up, but it was a no-go. I now use behind the head headphones and I managed to find a brand comfortable and light enough to wear all day. I love them.
The P3 P4460 is one of those things that you never knew you needed until you have one. I was amazed at how much electricity some of my appliances used (space heater, 1500 watts!). I'm finding myself plugging most of my appliances and electronics devices in for a few days and seeing how much they are costing me per day/week/month/year. Definitely an eye opener. I will be saving more money in electricity in one year than this monitor costs due to my changed habits. When you see that a certain lamp costs $15 (or whatever) in electricity per year for every hour it's in use every day, it makes it much easier to remember to turn it off when not in use. This adds up fast.Positive:* Easy to use once you've read the manual.* Can keep a running total of electricity used even after it's unplugged. It's sister product, the P4400, cannot do this.* Does the math for you (cost per day/week/month/year) once you enter in how much you're paying for electricity per KW/H.Negative:* You must read the manual to understand how to use this to it's full potential. The interface is NOT intuitive.* Must be plugged in in order to read the display.* The display is not lit, so reading this under a desk or behind a cabinet can be a little awkward.Other: Max 1800 watts of power can be monitored. I knew this ahead of time, but it would have been nice to be able to monitor my refrigerator or clothes dryer. I can't say this is a negative, however, because this limitation is documented and is quite reasonable.Final thoughts: Buy this. You will save more in one year than this costs once you realize how much money you're throwing down the drain with appliances (lights, stereo, TV, whatever) that you keep on for no good reason.Note: The first one I received has a display problem; some of the LED bars didn't work and made the display unusable. A replacement was promptly shipped from Amazon and the replacement works perfectly. No company can make sure 100% of their products work out of the box and this problem was resolved quickly, so I didn't knock off any stars for this problem. The quality of this monitor seems good.
If you are replacing the old patio intercom, then this is the one for you. It works like the indoor speaker except it is made for the out door elements. This one has worked well for the six months I have used it.
I usually use a yellow 8 for most anything b&w but when the situation arises I'll put this on. Works well and can darken the sky.
I liked the easy setup. No problems. I used a pair of cheap sunglasses and put them over the lens to view outside. Works great! Good price for a USB cam. The motion detection is not too good, trips off with shadows and changes of light. Overall good cam for the price.
I was afraid to buy any third party equipment for my new Windows Vista PC, seeing as how Microsoft hasn't fixed all the bugs yet. However, This set from Logitech works flawlessly! The keyboard saved space on my IKEA (small) computer desk, the laser mouse tracks perfect on the glossy (non-mouse friendly) slide out tray on my computer desk. even the separate number pad lets me control my PC while sitting on the bed, and then doubles as my calculator while I do my Algebra homework. Just keep the auto updates on and let it search for the latest driver. Install time takes about 30 minutes (searching for newest driver)
Exactly as described and even better quality and performance than I expected. A very good price and easy to use.
These speakers look great and sound great. Amazing for the price. And speaker cable wire is included--so no need to purchase extra unless you want to stretch it out across the room!
Yeah, Tivo has just announced that they are now going to be making thier tivo recordings available on Ipod. That means that you will be able to put the video you recorded on your tivo onto your Ipod Video. INCREDIBLE! Yes this is an amazing little product, but the reviewer that said thier is no video is correct, unless you want to watch Lost again or Desperate Housewives or the Disney Chanel. But, now you will be able to use Tivo recordings on your Ipod. Finally video worth watching! Hope this helps. This story was reported on Ign.com a very reputable video gaming news scource. Here is the Link: http://psp.ign.com/articles/668/668435p1.html
I am most relieved to write that this monitor is absolutely beautiful, and was strictly plug and play after I got the appropriate mini-DVI-DVI adapter. There were only a paltry two reviews by Mac people, when I was reading all of these to decide whether I should buy this monitor. The two said that they were pleased with it but didn't give any information about setting it up to 'go Mac', so I will describe this simple operation in a bit of detail.The Apple adapter (around $19.00) is necessary for MacBooks or other Macs that may use a mini-DVI port rather than a full sized one. The whole set up was a breeze--just plug the Mini-DVI adapter into the MacBook mini-DVI port and the DVI end into the DVI cable that Samsung provides in the box. Lastly, plug the other end of the DVI monitor cable into the monitor. Turn on MacBook and Monitor, and the two sync perfectly. They can then be calibrated from 'System Preference--Display' on the MacBook.I now have a work station--hurray!! I never dreamed that working on a widescreen monitor could be such a pleasure. Sure, at times I like to have the portability of my MacBook (like--especially in front of the TV while I lay on the floor or couch:-)) Of course, it is a necessity for traveling, too. Now I can work with my MacBook wherever I want to, and I have a super desktop without actually having to buy another desktop computer.I would recommend this monitor for any Mac person out there!
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.
Good quality strap with detachable clips. More robust than the ones' included with most camera bodies. Too wide to attach Canon's remote control plastic base. Comfortable shoulder padding. Useful memory card pouch included. Recommended if you need a replacement strap.
I purchased the camera at a Best Buy, in the store they did not equipped the camera with memory making it virtually impossible to test the camera onsite. After taking the camera home I came to realize the reviews I had read on-line were very misleading.I have been a digital camera users since the early 90's and have had owned a number of different models (HP, Canon, Casio, Olympus) this being my first Nikon.After bringing the camera home I proceeded to set the camera up for my first picture, doing so I can into a few problems, first being power. The camera comes with one Panasonic CV battery (not a rechargeable). The battery was dead leaving me no choice but to load the camera with lithium AA's. To reduce the size of the camera it only held two AA's or one CV-3, the battery life of the AA was approx. 1 min. or 3 pics.After a little frustration and approx. 6 sets of batteries I went out and purchased a CV-3 replacement. The new battery worked fine but the camera did not, the auto focus on the camera took a very, very, very long time to lock in on the image (3-4 second). During this time the subject would have moved or ran away.After doing some investigating I came to realize the Nikon was known for the delayed shutter, I found this very hard to work with. After a night out with the family and several attempts of capturing a good, quality photo I gave up.The following day I took the camera back and purchased a Canon A70, a step up from my A20. I love the canon, it is very quick to snap the picture and had a great battery life (with my lithium rechargeable AA's).The Nikon 3100 may take good pictures but if you have to wait 4 seconds for the camera to snap you better make sure your subject is either tied down or sleeping..If you decide to purchase the camera after reading this review, I have one suggestion "Keep the Receipt".
Works just like the 3' long one I got from Best Buy for $75.. I guess that is where the make their money.
Very happy with this purchase. I was able to place it in a shallow cupholder between my dash and gear shift for easy access and have greatly enjoyed being able to access my XM Roady XT in this way. I just wish there were more options on the depth/width of the holders - I currently have the base sitting within the shallower cup and it works fine, but still a bit loose.VERY good bang for the buck on this item!
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.
What a pleasure to find something 5 years old, but working great! Now I can listen to my favorite Sirius radio programs at the lakehouse, garage, etc.
With limited plugs in car this allows me to charge 2 items at once! Now I can keep several devices ready to go while on the road.
Wonderful player. Great picture and sound for very little money. A bargin
If you have an older generation USB card in your computer and your looking for something to get data fater to you external PC or less latency from a midi keyboard to your computer, this baby will help. Those two reasons are why I bought it and I have no complaints! Easy install too.
Great lens for a low price upgraded from the Nikon 55-200mm VR lens, then from that too the Nikon 55-300mm VR lens, and now to the 70-300mm VR Lens and this is the best of the other lenses. Faster focus times Strong and better VR, easier to hold steady around 300mm because of better constructions and build. I have the Nikon D40x and the Nikon D7000 cameras. Lens are great on both cameras...its just the D7000's higher ISO settings(Clean 6400) can use the lenses in lower light settings since the 70-300mm VR starts at F4.5 at 70mm vs the D40x (clean 1600) or lower noise if your a good photographer. practice..practice..practice. don't let your gear limit your skills. I had more fun with the 55-200mm VR lens only got the 70-300mm VR for the extra zoom and Manual Focus override.
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.
Believe me, and believe any other review that criticizes the tiny viewfinder on this camera. It may have top-quality optics and an abundance of admirable features, but you're likely to miss most photo opportunities (especially in twilight and darkness) as you struggle to place the viewfinder over your eye.Most of the photos we obtained with this Minox captured the moment after a great picture COULD HAVE been taken, and even then were generally off-center. I thought I would become acclimated, but frustration got the better of me and the camera was returned for refund.
I've had a composite RCA switchbox for many years that I've been happy with (at least for the price), but I'm not happy with this new component one. I plugged my Wii in through it and the picture quality is worse than with the component cables. The biggest problem is ghosting, meaning I see faint repeats of everything on the screen to the left and right of what should be there. This is mostly visible along high contrast edges, but it tends to generally muddy the whole picture a bit.I tried unplugging the cables that go from the Wii (official Nintendo component cable) to the RCA box and the RCA box to the TV (Phillips cables), and I joined the cables with couplers to bypass the RCA box, and the ghosting was eliminated. I also tried moving the RCA's power chord away from all video cables and onto a different power strip connected to a different wall socket, and the ghosting was not improved. I also get ghosting from my PS2 on another set of inputs through the RCA box. The box is definitely the source of the problem.On the plus side, this RCA box seems to remember the remote codes you program it with, unlike our old box that needed to be reset every time there was a power failure. If you just need something cheap that does an okay job, you might be satisfied with this switch. I don't usually notice the ghosting when I'm playing games, as there are not usually areas of high contrast, but it's plain as day on the black and white Wii menus, and I do get a sense that the whole picture is a more blurry than it should be.
I just got this headset a few weeks ago. I use it for Skype. It works great. It's comfortable and the sound is good. Every once in a while there'll be a weird echo, but only when I speak very loudly and I'm too close to the mic. I've used it to listen to music a couple of times too and again the sound is great.
My 6-year-old just got this and is LOVING it! It holds a charge long enough to play games & watch dvd's on an entire flight NY to Cancun and in the airport. The games are tricky, and a bit challenging, but that's certainly better than being too easy! I was concerned about the small screen, but heck, it's bigger than the iPod touch screen & I happily watch on that! The only concern is that something about the battery goes against the TSA security in the airport and it was pulled out of our bags on each of our 4 flights and screened separately as a potential explosive device...
This product rocks! I replaced a generic optical cable that was malfunctioning. This cable worked immediately... No more cheap, generic cables for me... I'm sold on Monster quality!!!
I decided for the holidays to get a new VCR and because I have video game equipment and a DVD player I thought this would be the perfect fit. Let me just say this IT WASN'T! The size didn't bother me. However, what bothers me is that unlike my Sony that I replaced with this JVC it only has one line that plays DVD/Video games instead of the 2 my other VCR had.My main problem is the programing aspect, you have to hit too many buttons in order to just set the thing and guess what you have to remember to hit the TIMER button in order for it to record the program you just took the time to set. So if you forget you are just out of luck.THIS SHOULD STRICTLY be sold as a Video player, the rest of the thing is such a pain it made me want to scream. I normally am the one person everyone calls for the VCR program/hook up/etc and this VCR left me wishing I'd spent the money on books instead of a VCR.I'll repeat so you know THIS IS THE WORST WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY I have ever bought and I've bought some stupid stuff in my time.
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 needed this film for my dad's new camera and it works great! We haven't printed any photos with it yet, but I think that they will turn out fine. Fast shipping, in great condition, and good price for four films!
This Sangean pocket radio, the DT-120, is very popular and has very good tuning and preset capabilities. I especially liked the easy availability of the set of 5 push button presets located on the top of the radio, just like on many car radios. I returned it because its width is way too small for my taste (similar to, but slightly wider than, the popular Sony SRF-M97 am/fm radio).
If you're considering buying any digital camera, you should check this one out. Great for travel and outdoor activities.Pros:- Excellent quality pictures- Rugged construction/classy design - great 'feel'.- Reasonably waterproof - has endured being left out in the rain with no damage- Very good battery lifeCons- None at all
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).
I bought one for myself and one for my friend who moved to Switzerland. It is fun to be able to talk face to face. The quality of the sound and picture are good. She had a little trouble with the software installation, but all is well now.
I have other analog audio cables that are less than ~$5 but have broken on me. Paid the extra few bucks and got a great cable here. Haven't had any problems, great buy!
Don't ever get bored while traveling again. This amazing little device will silence the "anxiety demons" and fill those boring travel times with music, information or imagery.If you have a brilliant thought and want to record it, get out your Zen.If you want to show a fellow passenger photos of the kids, get out your Zen.If you want to listen to local radio stations, get out your Zen.Fill your Zen with music, podcasts and photos. 8GB holds a huge amount of information. Use your "boring" time to have fun!
I like this bag. It is at a perfect size for me to put my canon camera and other accessories in. It even has extra space to hold my ID cards and other stuffs while in the wild. I can separate my camera from other accessories to protect it from wearing and tearing.
It seems to me that more people are much more interested in downloading music off the internet, rather than purachasing it in the tradional record stores. With Apple's success of the Ipod, many companies have all tried to capture the success that they've brought out within the past sevral years. The previous main edition had a very good shelf life with a 20GB capacity. The edition not only was successful, but many thought it couldn't be done any better. Well, Apple has proved that they could top the MP3 success they've had before, in a all new Ipod. Is it ready for you?The Apple 30GB Ipod is a sleeker and more portable Ipod than its previous edition. This edition holds much more in the way of music it had before, with as many as 7,000 songs possible. On top of that, you also can hold video clips of television shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, or South Park which can be downloaded as podcasts from the itunes website. The battery life is also an important improvement, with a battery that can possible last for up to 20 hours. The color display is also a brighter, and more elequent display for anyone who loves to watch movies or television shows. I just wish though that there could've been a improvement in volume control.All in all, if you don't own a Ipod, now is the really the time to get one. With the hype of upcoming MP3 players from Microsoft and Sony, many still want their music on he go. I love this MP3 player a whole lot, because it is a lot more convient than ever before.Price: B+Easy To Operate: A-Convience: B 1/2+Fun & Enjoyment: A-Overall: B+
If you are looking for a GPS that will get you into the woods and out again this is it. The GPS315 is a valuable piece of equipment for any outdoor enthusiast. A GPS unit is only as good as its antenna. The GPS315 has a very sensitive antenna that locks onto the satellites and keeps that lock under even the worst conditions. I have had this unit under very dense foliage in the rain and it still manages to aquire and hold a solid lock on the satellite signals (even while in my coat pocket!) I also found that using top-of-the-line batteries increased the units sensitivity (I have no idea why that is the case). This unit is not WAAS enabled, however any latitude higher than 50 degrees north and WAAS is useless anyway. Even without WAAS it is very accurate. Side Note: Any GPS units accuracy is dependent on where the satellites are in the sky at that time. At the best satellite configuration the estimated position error (EPE)is 3m (10') or 7m (21') average. I have tested these values and they are correct. I have found that the current mapping GPS technology is too coarse in detail at this point to be of use in a backcountry hiking situation. If you are not planning to use your GPS for driving then forget the expensive mapping units, the GPS315 will serve you better and will cost you much less. The controls are laid out well and the various navigational screens are very customizable and very functional. The unit is solid and waterproof (I have never droped it in water but it has got rained on many times). I recommend that you purchase a data cable with the unit since updating the firmware on the GPS315 will lead to increased performance. My unit came loaded with firmware v3.07 the latest release is v3.15. These continual upgrades, which are provided for free on the Magellan website, have virtually removed all bugs from the GPS315. I recommend this unit if you need a solid, easy to use, and accurate GPS.
Perfect! Great sound (nice bass tones!). How could you go wrong with a price like this? Easy to adjust, comfortable on the ear. Makes iPod music sound amazing compared to our old pair of headphones. Panasonic has always been a trusted brand and has done well by us through the years. Excellent value. Don't even hesitate if you're considering these.
I bought this card along with the WRT54GX router. My house has two stories and plenty of walls. Before I had 3 11a Access Points. Now I only have the WRT54GX. This card works as advertised. I can get 108mbps with almost 100% signal anywhere in my house.With this card, I can also get a strong signal from my neighbor's wireless network :-)My only gripe is that if you want to use WPA, you can use the Linksys wireless utility. You must use the windows one. I find the Linksys one better. Minor complaint though.
This device functions really well, i`ve used for 2 months now, and i havent had any problem at all. Get it!
I really like this camera so far. I do tons of white water rafting so a water proof camera was a must. I am very impressed with it's video capabilities. It takes 640x480 video at 30fps. That is very good for a still camera. Don't plan on using the zoom while in video mode, I believe it is only a digital zoom. The interface is simple and intuitive. The over all picture quality is good but not great. My old Nikon took a little better still images. The bottom line is; if you plan on doing a lot a activities where things will get wet, this is the camera for you, if not, you can get a camera in this price range with a little better image quality.
this thermometer worked great for grilling and smoking. I was able to smoke in the back tard and keep track of the heat from my livivng room.
Love it!!! Love the features!!! An excellent substitute for a video iPod for a much cheaper price!!!
I am a Lowepro fan because all their products are high-quality and thoughtfully designed. This small case is no exception, but was too small to comfortably fit the Canon S100 I bought it for. At such a low price, I kept it to use with something else. I've got the Lowepro Apex 20 AW that works beautifully as a belt case for the S100.
I ordered this to replace the keyboard on my Inspiron 9200 (an older model than the other reviews). The keyboard fit perfectly, without any of the connection problems mentioned in the other reviews. Everything appears to be working smoothly.
Where to start... This unit works great, does not seem to be bothered by minor jars and bumps. The quality of the screen is very nice, not the best I've seen but for this pricerange it's great. The screen is protected by a thick and anti-glare clear casing so no need to worry about an exposed LCD display. The battery is INCREDIBLE.. way out-rates what they said it would be. The included assys are also very good quality and useful. Coby did a good job including everything you would need. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone especially those with small children who want a nice tablet style to strap to the back of your carseat (and yes, the strap/mount is included as well).. Could not do that with the 'laptop' style with the flip up screens!
very fast service! ordered on Monday and recieved on Thursday. Cheap price but good quality! very happy, will order again!
I bought this router about 2 years ago (max) and have problems with it ever since. It is never consistent and there have been tons and tons of times where I would have to reset the router because it decided to stop working at random times. It was very easy to set up but I personally would forgo that for a constantly working router. After 2 years in my home, the router failed to work completely. I had my sister call netgear to see why it decided not to work since we had our internet company come and check out our failed internet (modem was working perfectly fine thus leading to our router as the problem). They informed us that we did not have an "account" with them therefore the root of our no-internet-problem. Well problem solved, right? I'm appalled that they would just brush us off like that especially when I had no idea that we needed a netgear account. I will never, ever buy another product from netgear. Terrible products and even worse customer service.
Given that I paid only about $5 for these, they weren't bad for the 2 weeks or so that they were in use -- until today, when I was trying to adjust the leftside piece and it broke off in my hand. Cheap plastic!
These cases are a really great space saver. I was able to condense my collection by half its size. You will have to trim the length and width of the lables from your standard cases in order to make them fit the slim cases. This was done easily with a razor blade and straight edge.
I got this wanting to show pictures and play music on my TV that are hosted on my computer. It does that just fine. I can set the device playing music and then press the photo button and browse to my photo folder to select the pictures for a musical slide show. I can set the display time for each photo. Another reviewer said you can't go back a step but he is wrong. You can go back a step just use the left arrow button. For example I want to watch different photos while listening to music. Just press the left arrow button and you go back to the previous folder. Another reviewer says it doesn't handle sub-folders. It certainly displays all the sub-folders but if I want to display photos from a folder that has sub-folders then it doesn't play the ones in the sub-folder. I bet the same applies for music folders but I usually play the music according to genre based on the tags. It seems like this could be fixed with a firmware update.I was able to set up a free account at Live365 and listen to many radio stations (with ads though). This annoyed me so, as recommended by others, I downloaded the free shareware program called TVersity which allows me to play any streaming Internet radio station that has a web address.If the 520 did everything without having to download extra software and play photos from sub-folders I would give it a 5. As it stands though, it seems to be the best on the market with minimal tweaking. It sure beats spending over a grand on another computer as this thing only costs a couple hundred bucks and sets up so quickly. One more thing, you need a TV on in order to use this. It would be nice if the 520 had a screen of some kind on it so I wouldn't have to turn my TV on to browse to a radio station.
Was looking for a charger for a trip to New Zealand, wanted a dual voltage charger. Discovered this charger after some research and ordered it. Was thoroughly pleased with this choice, it fully charges the batteries in about 4 hours ( I know, not too fast but well worth the wait) the batteries then lasted a full week with me taking pictures daily. These batteries are far superior to all the other batteries I have tried. There is a screen to see the charging process and this charger will first drain the battery then charge it if you like to remove the memory effect. I would just plug in the charger in the evening and by morning my batteries were ready to go. If you need a super fast charger don't buy this one. If you don't need super fast charging but great battery life, I recommend this unit.
Note: I did not purchase this from amazon.com but I felt amazon.com buyers should be aware of the following before they buy. I purchase a lot from amazon.com and always take a look at the reviews of items before I buy from any merchant and would like to share my opinion on this item that may help others before they decide to buy this item.Cons:1. Deceptions:a. The "3-Year QuickSwap Replacement Program" is PARTIALLY correct! It's 3 years parts/labor and ONE year on the backlight!b. This is NOT a true 8bit monitor, i.e., it is ONLY capable of rendering 262K colors, up to 16.7M by interpolation. (http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2415)2. Manual power on/off? What if the touch sensitive on/off fails?3. My CD was man-handled - usually this is automated, but my CD's came fingerprint coated and scratched (was this unit used?).Pros:1. Sealed panel to prevent dust getting into the backlight.2. Attractive and thin sleek design3. Inverter brick4. Pivoting (Although it's not as stiff as it could be to lock in a position)5. They pay for shipping both ways on warrenty coverage for the 1st year - 2nd/3rd - it's split 50/50.Overall: Not pleased with this purchase and will be contacting ******** for a return due to deceptive warrenty practice on behalf of LGE. For this amount $, when monitors are capable of 8bit color depth (Dell 1905FP - 8bit SIPS) quality and have a 3 year part/backlight warrenty - this is unacceptable - I will not participate in lowering the standards of consumer warrenty protection.
For being a projector with a single-chip DLP processor, I would rate this product as 5 stars in any medium-large conference room.As a Network Admin, I've seen and configured many projectors throughout the years, and this one has been on of the easiest to setup and configure. The options menu is very easy to navigate and has plenty of features to perfect your picture. The picture is very bright, and all details and colors come very close to there originals. I've worked with other Optoma projectors (specifically there travel line) and I've never gotten close to matching the colors of any presentation as well as I have been able to with this projector.In the Architecture field, we're consistently pushing out renderings and drawings that we present to the firm for review and to prospective clients for review as well, and we've been very satisfied with this product. It mounted very easily into our conference room using Chief products to attach it to a ceiling tile and installation was an ease.This product is comparable to high-end projectors that cost twice as much. I would recommend this projector anyone who is looking for bright pictures and amazing color definition. I tested the colors with 3DMark graphic baseline software and the picture was absolutely STUNNING! Perfect for watching movies or gaming on as well, if that's your intent.Two thumbs up from me!
So far I am quite impressed with this very high quality am/fm/lw/sw radio which is the cumulative result of Sony research and development over some 25 years. Sony should certainly have provided a similar quality ac/dc adapter/charger that really works well with this unit (with very low interference noise) right at the time of purchase however. A good quality ac/dc adaptor is fortunately still available from the universal-radio website for example. This radio does have a much steeper learning and operating curve for the casual user than for example does the Kaito KA1102. The speaker is somewhat tinny sounding in comparison to the KA1102, but still quite adequate. Also, the variable attenuator controls are extremely excellent compared to the single fixed filters found on some other radios for example. I will update this review as I get further into its daily operations, but so far I am extremely glad that I was able to acquire this very fine radio right now.UPDATE: June 27, 2008:Having built and owned numerous Heathkits as well as Grundig/Eton and Kaito SW radios, I can readily say that this Sony under review is more of a SW radio with FM capability added on whereas the KA1102 is more like an AM/FM radio with SW capability added to it. Part of this description is surely based on the very high quality sound of the KA1102 and the relatively tinny sound from the Sony except through a set of reasonable quality earphones. Most people interested in SW radio listening don't care a great deal about the quality of the radio's musical sounds very much, whereas those who listen to FM a great deal really want high quality musical sounds with full bass and treble adjustments. In addition, however the broad range of listening capabilities on the Sony for reception of LW/AM (MW) and SW bands, all integrate together very nicely as a full package, whereas it seems less connected as an integrated unit on the KA1102. Overall I far prefer the Sony in its SW listening capabilities and very full set of features. Of course the Sony also costs some $70-80 more than the KA1102 too.On the negative side, one earlier reviewer on Amazon did note that when the very long telescopic Sony built-in antenna is fully extended it is very vulnerable to breakage and he was completely correct. Sony should have attached either a shorter antenna or reinforced the attachment to the radio for the fully extended position (when extended this antenna is about 20 inches in length). So just to be safe, I don't usually extend the antenna all the way or else I simply attach the supplied external antenna when necessary for improving my SW listening.
This digital camcorder is a good buy. It is simple to use (if you have smaller fingers than I do) and has a good clear picture, of course depending on the operator. The only problem I have is getting the right tilt in sunlight in order to see the images on the screen when recording.
This is a very tiny camera. It fits the pocket. Has a very helpful joystick that let u pass the photos, play the movies and navigate through the menus. the only thing i didn't like is the position of the microphone, the sound of people speaking 3 meters far from the camera can not be listened.Excluding this, the camera is perfect. I loved it. The flash is very powerful. and the precision is very sharp.When I decided to buy a camera i saw many many models of almost all brands. The fact of this camera be very small, with the box made of metal and only one position button(at the top, where o select play, picture ou movie). Other cameras have many position buttons(switch button) that a imagine it brokes very easy with regular use.I recommend u to buy it. U'll have a cool experience.Hugs
Great backpack! My son is in Jr High and this backpack holds everything, even his skateboard. He just LOVES it! He is a Paul Rodriguez, (Plan B) fan, so that just makes it all the better! My son and I both give it an A+++!
I personally bought a black 25FT cable and it works great! It has the exact snagless boot shown which is much better than the thick boots I used to have for my cables because it doesn't prevent it from locking into whatever device you use. (I bought it directly from Amazon, beware of 3rd party sellers, even if fulfilled by Amazon)
Read the logitech.com forums before buying this one. Installing the application and establishing communication with the remote took over an hour! The USB connection software is buggy and kept lockig up the remote. This happened on TWO remotes I configured for two different people. In the forum you'll see hundreds have this same problem. After overcoming that, the remote is FANTASTIC!!! The only downfall is it is a very Macro specific remote. Don't dare turn off the TV by hand, that will throw everything off. Still, the best universal remote I've ever owned.
top quality tools. disassembled my compaq cq60 easily with these. came on time. sturdy grip, used it to tighten some cupboard too.
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.
I have read a lot of reviews for the zune that have slammed the zune software and the device itself. I have had mine since the release date and have had no problems with it. The software installed just fine and also imported all my playlists and music ratings from WMP11. The player is incredibly easy to use once you get used to it and i am yet to have any issues with the battery life. I have handed the zune to several people and no everyone has figured the interface out very quickly with minimal instruction, it's that easy to use.I won't comment on the zune marketplace because I have no need to use it, i rip my music from actual CD's. All in all i would say this is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great media player for a decent price.
I just wish I had not bought it. I made all the recordings first but when I wanted to litening to them on computer for easy navigation, for some reason, that just did not work. But then it was too late to return.By the way, it seems you cannot delete items from the players directly. Must connect to computer to do so.Worst MP3 player I have ever seen.
I use this gaming adapter to connect to Xbox Live wiht my existing wireless network. My other wireless product are Netgear, so I had to set it up manually. However the instruction booklet gives easy enough instructions to make the set-up a breeze. I notice little if no difference between the connection now and when it was wired. I also tested the unit with my computer and it worked fine there as well. Your Xbox doesn't even know that it is connected to a wireless device because it works like it is connect to a normal cable. I do not have the 108Mbps Access point so I was not able to test that. It has very good reception as well as it picks up the signal of my neighbor's wireles network. Great product.
I go this product a while back for my Comcast cable box to my Pioneers Plasma. The Comcast Motorola box had dvi out put and component out. I try both and can't tell the quality difference. So its pretty good. The picture is clear and I have no complaints yet.
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.
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.
Reception was very bad. Could not get a clear signal. Music kept breaking up. I returned the product
I just want to know I have a playstation 3 and a 51 inch panisonic tv can I use these hdmi cables for them
I HAVE TRIED TO ORDER THE EPSON MOVIEMATE 25 TWICE THROUGH COMPANIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE. THE PAGE IS LISTED AS THE EPSON MOVIEMATE 25 BUT IN FACT BOTH TIMES WHEN ORDER IS PROCESSED AMAZON HAS YOU DOWN FOR A EPSON PROJECTOR WALL MOUNT. BOTH OF THE COMPANIES HAVE VERIFIED THIS AND SAID THEIR ORDER WAS FOR THE WALL MOUNT AND NOT THE PROJECTOR (WHICH THEY DO NOT EVEN CARRY). I WROTE AMAZON TO VERIFY THE SECOND TIME I ORDERED TELLING OF THE FIRST SITUATION AND THEY APOLOGIZED AND SAW THERE WAS AN ERROR AND CANCELLED THE ORDER. THE PAGE HOWEVER HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN DOWN. SAVE YOURSELF ALOT OF DISSAPOINTMENT AND DO NOT TRY TO ORDER THIS ITEM FROM HERE OR TAKE A CHANCE AND WHO KNOWS MAYBE THE LAST DEALER ACTUALLY HAS THE PROJECTOR. I WOULD WRITE THE DEALER FIRST AND ASK OR YOU WILL END UP WITH JUST A WALL MOUNT.
This replacement battery lasted less than 6 months! I ended up reinstalling my old (>5 years) battery that I had replaced; at least that gives me about 15 minute talk time.
I write for a newspaper and never know when I'll run across a good photo opportunity, but I don't like lugging around a heavy camera bag. This little bag is the perfect size to fit into my handbag and it doesn't add a lot of weight. It has room for an extra battery, which is great. It's nicely padded, so it cushions and protects this delicate little camera.
Excellent Router, have used D-Link for years and this model is no exception. Great distance, using it to supply internet to several mobile homes up to 150 feet from each other. No problems, easy install and connecion.
Not sure if this worked, it did not work on my cell phone. That is why i bought the device. I have a feeling the problem was my cell phone. Who knows. Price was cheap to find out. So I'm not too upset. Found out a jupiter jack solved my issue of using my cell phone as an mp3 player in my car.
This really is an amazing system especially at the price Amazon lists it for. The satelites reproduce sounds clear and true. The subwoofer is in a class by itself, all you can say is WOW. Works great for music or a cheap home theatre system. Decoder also works flawlessly. The problem of hissing satelites is barely existant, you have to be within 4 inches of the speakers. Thats what happens when you have as much power as this system does going to those little satelites. And I can't say enough for Amazon's shipping. I did the Super Saver shipping and ordered it on Nov 24th and it was at my doorstep on Nov 26th not the scheduled date of Dec 3rd-4th. Buy this one you won't be dissapointed.
great remote. i rock the whole house with it, and i like changing the channel on my wife when she is really loving a show. lol.
clarion its been in the market for long time and this eq its amazing!! i got it in my car and i can control every single sound with iti mean if u want clear sound u need this eq in ur car!thanks clarion
Is it just me or does this look like a really poorly photoshopped image. Is this the same as the (fake) 4gb minisd's on ebay?
Update - This product ties with the "best product" I purchased in 2006. Thank you Koss for helping me hear sounds I never quite noted before.I actually put an order for these phones as a "filler" so I wouldn't have to pay for shipping on another item I was ordering.And the instant I put the headphones on I knew I was listening to sounds that would muddy into the background with my other headphones. It also happened that the first track that sang through these headphones was Neil Diamond's "I'm a believer" - not that I am a great Neil Diamond fan - but all those sound bits I seemed to have missed had me listen to the whole track.In addition to headphones that come with the gizmos, my earlier pair of headphones (Sony MDR-V200) were purchased when I used to think that all things "Sony" were reasonably good. It turns out that there is no comparison between the sound of the crappy Sony's and the Koss. I thought of consigning the Sony's to the trash pile, but now I'm saving them so that the Sony believers can hear the difference for themselves when they step my way.It seems that these headphones have a wide frequency stage with very little coloration. The sound appears very clear - compared to the muddy sound of my Sony's - which I attribute to very good transient response. Probably a stiff and light diaphragm that does not flex at high frequencies. Get these headphones - and you too will be a believer.PS - if you have recordings that are distorted - you will hear the distortions too rather clearly. You've been warned.
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.
First, I bought this camera about a year ago for $249. Why is is being sold for $599 is beyond me. DON'T SPEND THIS MUCH!!! This camera is average at best. 8.1mp is pointless, I can take a picture on a Canon 7.2mp and it is clearer. This camera breaks easily and takes disapointing pictures. I won't be purchasing a Sony camera again. I assumed that it would be a really good one because of Sony's good reputation, but next time I am going with a company that specializes in cameras. Think Canon or Nikon for a superior camera.
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!
Not much to say other than couldn't have installed correctly without it as Toyota uses a different plug. This was suggested when I purchased the stereo mount, so I got it and it was easy to install and works as promosed.
Tape is somewhat fragile; and the sound is somewhat "echoed" when the tape places my IPOD music through stereo or car. Not bad, though. I used to have another type of tape for my IPOD, that was tragically lost between moves...it was GREAT, much better than this one. But, better than nothing!
I bought this to moniter the temp in my smoker. It came recomended on a bbq website. Works fine, the sending united survived a rainstorm with no problems. The remote reciever will not work when I go in the house, though. It doesn't register the temp untill I am just on the other side of the garage door, about ten feet from the smoker. It would be nice to get one with a stronger signal that will go through walls. This one would be just fine for outside or on the deck, though.
I live 65miles from the nearest Public Radio station in Jacksonville, FL. Reception was always terrible until I installed the FM-50 on the outside of my garage. Wonderful results...no more hiss and fading, just a solid strong signal. (I have to admit I was reluctant to buy, because I thought it was a expensive amplified dipole antenna). It's worth the price and I can only think the people that have had bad reviews we're doing something wrong or we're simple in a bad reception area. I was doubtful but, now I'm a believer.
Cons:1) Remote control button placement is unintuitive hard to push. Response from player is too slow. No way to control player w/o remote.2) File browsing is horrible. Only 6 files shown per page and no subfolder support. You will instead get 1 very long file list, of which you can only see the first 16 or so characters of each file name. Files automatically sorted by tags and not file name, so my thousands of files are effectively random-sorted.3) Does not play as many formats as you think. Will not play some avi files. Some older video I played do not have sound. Won't play DVD .ifo/.iso files (in D-Link's defense, no .ifo/.iso support was advertised). You really need to know your video formats and see if this player supports your needs.4) Can only FF/RW at 2x OR do search using remote to input HH:MM:SS. This is selected in the setup. I don't understand why D-Link can't implement both features simultaneously. Or at least run FF/RW at variable speeds (2x,4x,8x, etc)5) Player crashes on me 5-6 times since I got it a month ago.6) DVD-Rom would have been nice since this is the upgrade of the DSM-320RD which did have a DVD-Rom drive and a 5-in-1 flash card reader.Pros:1) I get a silent home-theatre when I use this in conjunction with a NAS or USB external hard drive.2) Video decoding better than expected. 350MB, 45min long xvid video look as almost as good as DVD.3) USB2.0 support, so you can plug in external hard drive or USB flash drive, although it has to FAT32.Summary: Hard to use hardware & software, bad navigation, and trouble with some file formats kills any benefits I reaped from this player. Despite all this, I would like to say that no network media players out there are quite ready for mainstream. Hopefully first generation ones, such as the DSM-520, will pave the way for better players later in the year.
I love this headset. I'm using it on my laptop through a headset adapter, and the voice quality is very clear. I highly recommend this.
I got this radio to replace a motorola talkabout 250 which I used at work for three years and it works great and sounds good.It has good range and I like the weather and fm radio.
I just received this and it is perfect. I needed a short stand to put a small flat screen TV on and be able to store the satellite receiver underneath. This was one of the few I found online that gave the width clearance in the description. Perfect size.
Don't hesitate to get one of these if you are having problems with your camcorder picture. It will take care of it, as long as it is just a dirty head!
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!
I spent a day photographing a sailboat race from the shore, and thought this would be an ideal time for the converter. I was using a Sigma 50-500, so with the teleconverter, I thought I was set. When I got home, I found the photos were never sharp or crisp, and just slightly blurry when zoomed in. The next night I used the same setup to take shots of the moon, with the same results. I took off the teleconverter, and I got sharper photos. If you need good crisp accurate shots (and who doesn't?), the teleconverter does not help. I don't see a point to ever use this item again. I bought my converter on E-bay for much less, but it's still not worth the money or the expectations. It's better to just save your money and get a better quality lens.
For me, I like to have three nice things, a nice car, a comfy bed, and mind blowing tv. Being a recent college grad and being in business for a little over a year, I dont have much disposable income, so i couldn't get a massive plasma or LCD. But now that I have the Samsung, I am not sure I would prefer the others.Since getting this set, I can say that I rarely watch anything not in HD. It just isnt worth it with the picture difference. Standard broadcasts look a bit distorted at this size on the lowest setting. I have tried splitting the connections, turning off the DNIE, getting multiple cables, but nothing is improving the picture. I mainly stick to the HD channels anyhow and with my DVR, I am perfectly content.Also, I am a gamer. The 360 looks stunning. Gears of War could be the best looking game I have ever seen on a console.Overall, I enojy this tv every day and from looking at my parents Samsung (46" 1080p) that they have had for 2+ years, it looks that mine will stay strong for awhile.
A friend of our's had purchase this model before deploying to Iraq so that his wife could send him disc's of their son and her development on their new found pregnancy while he is deployed (his deployment is for 8 months and they work great in a laptop)Before his deployment he brouught it in to work and told of all the features and how AWESOME it was,I had been thinking of purchasing a Sony DVD camcorder for some time, but it was a little spendy,with a wedding coming up, my own I told my soon to be wife, we should go ahead and make the investment it is what we have been wanting and it is a Sony (we are both fans of Sony products) so we did.When it arrived I opened the box plugged it in the wall, then the camera, the charger is built into the camera and I started recording my wife, the dogs, the cats, the bird, the iguana and anything else I could find within minutes we we're watching it on our DVD player in 5.1 surround sound.The picture quality is amazing! and the 5.1 surrround sound is supreme! This model is very easy to use, I or my wife have yet to sit down to read the manuel thats how easy it is to use and the flip out monitor is crystal clear not to mention interactive the only drawback for me is the 10x zoom, but for 10x it does a good job on getting close-up, I would have liked 20x or more!!I would also like to comment SP is the best quality of picture you will get 30 mins recording time (you can get a lot recorded in 30 mins) and LP is a little grainy but okay with 60 mins recording time.Oh and the wedding recorded beautifully!
This is one of the most expensive DVD players on the market and it broke after the 3rd time it was used. That is a whole lot of money to flush down the toilet!
Mr. Bits here to give you the straight dope. What we have here: Great screen, that is actually visible in sunlight. Expandability for CF cards AND PCMCIA(PC Cards). This will prove handy if you want add-ons later, like wired/wireless modems. The speaker is built into the navigation button for suprising directional sound. You can also play mpeg video and mp3 file formats. I hooked this bad mama jama up to a pair of Microsoft amplified PC speakers and you'd swear the sound was being generated by a High Quality Sony CD-Player. You've got the ablility here to connect to your MS Outlook. At about 206Mhz of processing power, this thing is processing at 100 times faster than Jethro Clampett. What you don't have: The ease of use when synchronizing with your PC that you will with the Palm Products.(think long and hard about this if you are a computer newbie). Also no love for Mac-Heads like my buddy Andy, the cat keeper. The connection on the cradle will worry you more than a Porsche hood ornament tacked on with duct tape. With the addition of programs like Pocket Pics and Hairy Palm you can view quality Jpeg/gif images with ease. That's right. In conclusion, forget all I've said(despite my truth). You're not here for facts. You just wanna look cool. A pocket full of food stamps and a cell phone is all to common for you. Pagers are played out like boy bands in the year 2001 and something has to fill those stubby fingers when the Starbucksruns dry. You couldn't get a girl's number if you had caller ID, but hey this sleek little chunk of sexy technology may give you the self confidence needed to fill out a personals ad on the web.
The Garmin C340 is a wonderful unit. It's my first GPS and it makes us our travel will be more easy. This is only a less expensive GPS having text-to-speech feature tells users the name of the street, when to turn, and in what direction. This feature is really helpful when you are in new city and not aware the street names. It also have search feature to find out places. (Hotels/Restaurants/Stores etc.)I am using and I am really enjoying this GPS. The only problem I noticed more often I am loosing satellite perception while driving. (I guess this is due to I am keeping on my GPS on cup holder. I was trying to keep C340 on dash board, but it's fell down many times.) But don't worry; satellite signal will be come back in few minutes.The other feature C340 missing is there is no option to select to choose alternative routes. Megellan Roadmate is having these menu options that you can select routes: avoid Freeways or Shorter Distance or Shorter Time.The same time Magellan Roadmate (Which is in same price range) doesn't say the street names, it says turn on right or your freeway on left. Where as C340 says turn right on First St or Freeway I-5 North on your right.Garmin C340 also turns the display automatically to night view after sunset.Overall, I will recommend this unit and it's worth buying.
We had 2 series 3 Kodak printer docks. The first lasted two years and the other just lasted a little over a year. Both had paper jams and there is no easy way to remove the jam. You either have to send it back for repair at a cost or dispose of it. No more Kodak printers for us!
It's very easy to setup, nice web interface. Allows you to connect a USB printer and share it. Signal strength is pretty good throughout my house (> 3000 sq ft) but doesn't penetrate the brick walls to get outside. However, USB Printer sharing is flaky, at best. Generally I have to reboot the router to get the printer to work. From what I have read on forums, this is a common issue.
I've been using the Eye 2 for a month and it's great. It does have some limitations - no flash, no zoom, no speed and aperture control, but if you know them and use it as an ordinary camera (not an almighty one), you will find that it's powerful, and with good photography skills you may even take good pictures under poor lighting conditions. ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT IT GIVES YOU. It's so small in size. It's a PART of your Visor, not an ugly attachment to your PDA. And most important, it gives you a sense of coolness. Imagine how happy you are if someone passes by yells, 'Is he taking photos? What's it in his hands?' (P.S. If you want to see its picture quality, you may send a email to me.)
I enjoyed using my Cannon CL-41 Color FINE Ink Cartridge. It really comes in handy since I do lots of printing from my home business.
For the price this eq is kicking....I love the blue light on nite and the eq response is very good
These headphones are great for the price. My last set of these lasted my about a year. I work in a studio and they are on and off all day. I eventually broke the plastic headband and the new set should last me another year. Very happy with this product. Price is just a plus.
The camera works great, but what Olympus neglect to tell you, until you search through the fine print in the manual buried inside the packaging, is that if you have an add-on USB card instead of a built-in, then you CANNOT download your photos except bu buying an $[money] disk drive adapter.They should have stated this up-front on the package, then I would have bought a different camera......
I purchased two of these, one for my work laptop which is a 15" HP and one for my personal laptop which is a MacBook Pro 13". Works great for both! Inexpensive solution with 3 adjustable heights and folds down super thin for easy storage or portability! Seems to be good quality, even for the inexpensive price!
Most people can find the specs of this somwhere else. Video has always been top Notch, same with sound. I make movies and am a huge movie buff so Im constantly using this machine. Many reviewers out there don't respect their electronics so theirs don't last long. I know how to treat electronics, so this is the same as when I first got it. The VCR works just as well as any other. DVD is better than most. SOund is excellent. Features and remote control are awesome. If you can find this, get it! Well worth the price.PS!! Properly Care for Your Electronics!!!
This lens has given me some outstanding shots on my D90. They come out quite sharp and I've been very impressed. Can't rate half stars but I would give it 4.5. It's rated 'slow', although to be honest I haven't yet noticed any problems relating to the speed. And it is long - it'll take up some room in your bag. But that's to be expected I suppose. Good value and a strong lens especially if you're not looking to drop a couple of g's on a lens.
I bought this machine last year, it will hang very frequently, I leave it on all the time; but when I am ready to scan or copy, the machine will just hang, I had to turn it off and on for it to work. The machine likes to calibate itself every 6 hours, and waste ink. Also, a lot of people c/o of it dies after short time. So think twice before buy this machine.
It does not recognize simple words (like chicken). The idea is good but they need to work on the quality.
I was excited to get the TomTom One and at first, it seemed great. But then after using it a few more times, I realized to my horror that this device was absolutely useless. It couldn't give me correct directions, telling me to go straight into a one way street. It doesn't have enough POI and could not even locate a major highway. Basically, Google Maps is all you really need, but the problem is getting an internet connection and device wherever you are, which is why I got the TomTom One. But maybe the iPhone is worth it afterall...
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. :-)
For the price of this webcam, you can't go wrong. The video and sound quality is great, super easy to set up and use. Would recommend to anyone - in fact, bought one for a friend as a gift as I was so happy with mine.
These speakers are a great value. They work well as rear speakers on my surround system.
After having read all 119 reviews I kinda figured these folks might know what they are talking about. Well...let me tell you...this is a fabulous printer! It is not only a beautiful, elegant design, it is very nice. Very easy to install for this 58 year old so I know all you young minds won't have a problem! I LOVE the ink option that you only have to replace the one that needs replacing rather than the whole series of ink. I bought mine directly from Canon on the web and couldn't ask for better service. Talk about quick...I ordered it Nov. 21 and received it on Nov. 24, and Thanksgiving day was in the middle of that!! The techs were also very quick and helpful when sending an email to ask questions before ordering. I'm am a Happy Camper!! Thanks Canon for a beautiful product!!
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.
We use Uniden phones in our office and several of our phones started getting much shorter battery lifes. When the phone won't last through a 10 minute phone call, you know you need new batteries. After purchasing these, we let them charge properly and have now swapped out all of our batteries to these new ones. They're great! It's been a long time since I could use the phone all day without charging. Good product and they all work as advertised. Simple plug and play.
This is my second one, the first on the ex got to keep. :-) It is handy in the kitchen for shredding cheese, vegetables. I use it mostly for shredding cheese for mac and cheese bu there are many attachments to slice things up just about however you would like to. I recommend this product for those who like kitchen gadgets.
Upon first getting these I thought to myself "yay now I can blast my bass up or w/e" -nope. Let me explain why. For some reason these "headphones" only pick up certain/VERY particular bass responses. A LARGE majority of my music is either hip-hop or trance/dance. Basically some songs you'll hear great booming bass(that overshadows everything else) and others you'll hear almost no bass at all. Also if a particular song has two different bass responses one will totally interrupt the other to the point where the song is unlistenable. Another problem is that this thing eats up batteries like some glutton as I find myself changing batteries every week or so(yes I do turn it off when not using it). And lastly the sound quality is mediocre(although I didn't really expect much from SKs). Comfort was good though.Pro.1)comfortCon.1)Terrible bass2)Terrible sound quality3)Eats up batteries4)Bass control is clunky and gets in the way5)Bass notes "interrupt" each otherObviously the cons outweigh the pros. I was hoping that these "headphones" would have changed my opinions on SK quality, sadly they only confirm them. After using these for about 3 weeks I just gave them away as they were an embarrassment to use.For those curious of some of the worst songs some of the notable ones are...1)Paper Planes - M.I.A.(bass interrupts each other BADLY)2)Has It Come to This - The Streets(same as above)3)DotA - Basshunter(Weak bass no highs. although pretty much all techno sounds rubbish on these)
I received this monitor for my girlfriends PC. It is a replacement for a 6 year old 21" Hitachi CRT monitor. I first connected with standard VGA cable as I was waiting for the DVI cable and after a little set up, I was quite pleased with the appearance on the screen. The menu controls are kinda funky and takes some getting use to them.Yesterday, I got the DVI cable and what at difference! The clarity is incredible, the color saturation is very good and the text is very legible.I was concerned about scan frequency as I normally run CRTs at 85 to 100 hertz to reduce flicker and at the 1280x1024 setting the NEC monitor wanted 60 hertz. So I changed the setting to 60 and it is absolutly flicker free.Except for the OSD controls, this is an excellent moniter, but once things are set up, there should be no need to use the OSD.
The problem was a bad cable! Once I used a good cable, the system functioned as advertised! In fact I would give it at least a 4-star rating!----------------------------------------------------------It doesn't work at all! I intend to give it one more try!I couldn't submit my review until I rated the item. I thought zero stars was a proper value for a rating!
I received my player yesterday. I burned a CDR 700 Mb last night and it played flawlessly today. Few skips, same ones I heard in my computer. The interface is not as complicated as my TV remote control is. Sound quality very good with 128 bitrate. AC adaptor, car kit headphones. You can't get a better deal
I gave this remote 4 stars only because it was not as easy as I thought to program it with my Samsung flat screen, Samsung sound system and Fios cable box. It just wouldn't do what it was supposed to do no matter how many times I tried to program it. I called customer service that did some things on their end to get it to work. I have to give 5 stars to their customer service department who are patient and excellent in helping you if you can't figure it out on your own. My advice is if you are having a hard time getting it to work, don't get frustrated, and call their customer service department for help!
i read some of the reviews...and if you are looking for meaningful insight into the plight of black women..the title of this book should have tell you that is not going to be the case. however, if you want a lighthearted yet truthful commentary on being an angry black woman (or angry white woman)..than this is the book for you. this book was a gift from my girflriends in my dance group..half of whome are white and i really enjoyed it...and no i wasn't offended..i'm an ABW and proud of it! i found it hysterically funny because i was able to relate ..and even the things i had not personally experienced i certainly know someone who has. (the chapter about children was especially funny...i saw alot of my mother in that) **you probably shouldn't read this on the train or in any public place like i did...cuz i did look just a little crazy laughing as hard as i was while reading it**bottom line..if you want deep insight on the plight of the black race try W.E.B DuBois or Marcus Garvey or Michael Eric Dyson.
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.
This is a good tool for your overseas trip. but if u need for computers or cellphones dont use it, just use the outlet adaptor, new chargers works for 85- 220 vac 50/60Hz.
I was a little wary when buying this, but it works perfectly well in my Ute (Nissan Navara). No static and clear sound. However, it's not so good in my wife's Mini, there is some static there, and it doesn't matter which frequency I change to. Still, I use it mostly in my Ute so not that bothered.
I have also been a long time pc user and I must admit that I was getting fed up with all of the error messages. I have for a long time wished that I could have a computer that was STABLE. I think gadgets should work for you all the time NO MATTER WHAT! The iMac has come the closest so far to achieving this self-imposed ideal. The only problem I have encountered so far is when I installed os X. I find that the classic environment doesn't work as well as native os 9. The modem also makes crackling noises through the speakers in os X. This is an absolute nuisance when I am trying to listen to my music while surfing the web. (and yes I turned off the modem volume before I noticed this problem). I have since removed os X and exclusively use os 9. When they get these minor bugs fixed maybe I'll switch back. I absolutely love the way that multi-media is handled on this machine. I dumped my ENTIRE cd collection onto the hard drive (in AIFF format). While this takes up an incredible amount of space, I will not compromise my music. I still have over 20 gb left on my hard drive which is 40 gb total. It took awhile for my wife to convince me to buy an iMac but I'm glad she did. This is one cool gadget! Pc's somehow seem crude now by comparison.
I filled this up with hot coffee and forgot about it - 24 hours later when I remembered the coffee was still more than hot enough to drink. It's amazing how well this thing works! It's also stainless inside so there's no worrying about breaking like all of the glass lined ones I've had in the past. Highly recommended.
I ordered this item on a Tuesday and it was here the next day with free shipping.I'll update my review as I test this baby out.
What a great TV, this is my 1st HD TV and trust me I looked at every store possible from online to the local superstores and this TV can not be beat. The HD quality when connected with HDMI is amazing, I will say that watching something in HD then changing to non-HD it is tough to watch once you get HD you don't want to back.The delivery was great, you'll receive a phone call from the delivery company when the TV arrives to your city. I got the phone call and they came out the next day for delivery. I was a little worried at first with buying something so big and $$$$ but after this I will never 2nd guess saving about $600 on a major electronics purchase again.
The only shortcoming is the range of the wireless receiver. Could be much greater. Understand the later version corrected that issue. The battery door access to on/off is not a problem for me.
Must say i should have bought this instead of the powerless type of adapter.Do not waste your money on the non-battery type! I am not lying when i say the powerless adapter lasted 1 playback. Total junk. They rely on 100% mechanical operation and it makes the tape bind up when trying to deploy it. I was actually worried that it would cause the tape to tear or break.Ok, now on to the good news. This RCA battery powered adapter is a GEM, i used it in my VHS-C to DVD recorder. I converted about 25 cassettes to DVD and not one time did the RCA adapter fault. The single battery (AA i think) lasted easily for 30+ hours or so of playback time and is ready for more.I have nothing bad to say about the RCA VCA115!In a nutshell: If you are thinking about saving money and getting the battery-less type you are in for a surprise. Just spend a little more and save yourself allot of headache and frustration.John
This is one of the higher grade filters from Hoya. There are around 4 grades, in ascending order: Standard, HMC (Hoya multi-coated), Super HMC, and Ultra. This product is, of course, the Super HMC grade.Out of the box, the filter has a bit of dust or plastic particles on it. It probably doesn't affect image quality, but you should quickly blow that off with an air blower anyway.Having any kind of filter will protect your lens from situations like a rain, water spray, sand storm, unpredictable actions of kids, and so on. This protection is especially important if your lens is in the 1000 USD range. Needless to say, a UV filter is the cheapest filter that you can have in front of your lens. And it does not alter the image in any way, for better or for worse.Having a good multi-coated filter is not expensive considering the image quality you will lose otherwise. Especially consider the fact that there are some uncoated filters that cost as much as these Hoya Super HMC filters! Crazy!The filter is indeed coated; the reflections are dim and slightly tinted. Yes, there are reflections, but it is slightly dimmer than the reflection from the camera lens itself. You can't eliminate it all, heh.More information about Hoya's coating grades can be found on their web site.
Wonderful disks - use them in my Philips DVDRW and have never had a mis-write disk.
We use it on our cobbled together media-laptop that displays across the room on the big screen LCD. The mouse operation is a mite slow, but no one should hurry in the entertainment center anyhow. otherwise, this keyboard is a big thumbs up.
My old laptop was creaking and I called the best computer nerd I knew. "Get the new Toshiba with the 1.4GHz M chip", he told me and am I glad I listened. This is a beautiful laptop. It is thin, light and the battery lasts seemingly forever. The XGA display is bright and crisp and the Harmon/Kardon speakers produce clear and rich audio.My big concern was speed, but the reality is that the 1.4GHz chip acts like it is running at much higher speeds. The 15 inch wide screen makes word processing much more readable.You cannot miss with this laptop!
Easy to install and it works. All from a brand you can trust at an affordable price!!!
I just got my car vent mount for my Nuvi 650 and installed it in my Highlander in about 30 seconds - I love it!!! So much better than the suction cup that came with the unit and I didn't like the "bean bag" look. Highly recommend!
Works great and has a nice long cord. Exactly what I have been looking for and a fast and easy transaction.
Money well spent! I bought a similar product that worked on batteries. Needless to say that ate batteries like crazy - when you use it every day twice a day for a 42 mile one way commute to work... (I listen to a lot of books on tape & CD) When that finally died (the wires broke inside), I found this little gem! Plugs into the 'cigarette lighter', and since I have a Subaru, I don't have to worry about unplugging it to save the car battery. (I can see that being a problem for people who have vehicles with electrical systems that stay on when you turn the vehicle off - that's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 - for my needs, it's a 5 all the way!) On the whole, the sound is fantastic - I use it with a casette player, a cd player (as the one in my car died), and my daughter's Ipod. You cannot tell the difference between the real radio and the broadcast. There is a good selection of stations to choose to from, and it's easy to slide from station to station if needs be. I've never found a reason to change my chosen broadcast station.All in all - a great buy for the buck! (much cheaper than getting an entire new radio for the car just to listen to my books)
This is my second router from after using Dlink 624 for pretty long time. This router is worth of buck as the signal strength is too stronger with no interference especially to watch HD stuff. I watch tv shows over internet TV and the streaming is good so far.The reliability factor is huge on Dlink.The setup was just 10 min job and I need not run through the manual at all.The design of device should have been better with BuiltIn Antenna.
I listen to my ipod everyday commuting to work and home. The transmitter actually works really well but it does have some fuzz once in awhile but it's just the location I'm in. I bought one for myself a few months ago and just bought another one recently for a friend. I would reccommend this product.
I bought this LCD Monitor as a present for my parents to replace their old 15" CRT. This monitor was supposed to be in ViewSonics "professional" line. I was really disapointed with the quality of the monitor display. Compared to the CRT, the font was not clear, the contrast was poor and the colors were washed out, no matter how I tried to adjust all the control possibilities. My parents wished for their old CRT back, so I returned this LCD to Amazon, with absolutely no problem at all. For office work, this monitor is not to be recommended.
This is a sturdy, well made cable. Works well with our various pieces of equiptment.
Hi there,I bought this surround sound system a couples days ago.I thought that I was going to be dissapointed,but I was amazed by the power and fidelity of this system instead.It has 3 digital inputs(2 optical,1 coaxial),1 analog input (that you can convert into 4 with a pair of splitters),1 USB for future upgrades, and a slotcard.The speakers are amazing.You can expect a quality sound from these omnisat satellite speakers(RCA connectors instead of convention cable is not too much problem just buy better cables).The subwoofer sounds deep and you can place it in any room location (I put it next to my T.V.).Well I hope that you guys buy this system it really rocks!
Excellent product. Graphics processing is excellent. Have not identified any clogging when I move my mouse, in comparison with other USB VGA adapters I have used. I only bought one IOGEAR adapter, but noted in the user manual that you cannot install a second IOGEAR adapter for a third screen. Due to this, I am giving this excellent product a 4-star rating.
Okay pen no use as a stylus. But a proper stylus for a few more dollars. Not worth it all
Im never buying from amazon again. I ordered this iPod with overnight shipping and now its not coming for 6 days. Who knows if its even going to come then? I will never buy from this company again and i would advise you to not as well!
Well, it seems like the rest of the reviews here are true. I bought my PT-50LC13 6 months ago and yesterday the bulb went bad. I called Panasonic. The wait was about 30 minutes, but once I got someone, they were helpful. She walked me through pulling the bulb out (very easy) and sure enough - it was blown. She said that she was sending me a new bulb and that it was "new and improved." She said the bulb that I had was put in the original 2003 model of the TV and they have since improved it. We'll see. The bulb is supposed to be here in 3-5 days. Much faster than previous posters indicate.I asked her what recourse I have if the bulb blows outside of warranty time and she said that Panasonic will take care of me because I have a "case number" that documents the problem during warranty period.We'll see if that is true. If not - this'll be the last Panasonic I ever buy (and I've been a dedicated customer for every TV I've bought in 12 years).The TV is otherwise a great looking TV. I think it looks better than the Sony's, but the Sony's don't have any service problems. I read Sony reviews and if I were buying this same TV today - knowing what I know - I would buy the Sony and avoid the Panasonic headache.But Panasonic service has not been as bad as some of the other reviews indicate.
This is a great case. Plenty of room, not too flashy, and the buttons and inputs are on the top. You will truly appreciate this setup if you put your PC on the floor. Plus it comes with a very quiet fan and air filters for the whole front.The only complaint I have is that the case was damaged, presumably during shipping. One of the plastic clips holding the input panel on was broken. I am not sure if this is the stongest case I've ever seen, but you shouldn't be abusing it anyway. The bars on the front are ornamental plastic and not aluminum. So don't use them as handles.Awesome for the price. Try to find another with a fan and filters for this price, not going to happen.
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.
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!
Sound quality is very very good and set is comfortable to wear. Good value for the price, would buy again.
Well, it DID work. We paid $209.99 for this in January 2007 and for a while the system met our needs. Not a very strong rear (wireless) speaker, but okay. It was adequate. In September 2007 however, the rear speaker stopped working. Today the whole system stopped working altogether. It tries to power up but quickly shuts down with a display that reads F61. The User's Manual says when you have a F61 error to, "Check and correct the speaker cable connections. If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer." Yep, it didn't sound good to me either. Not only are the speaker cable connections fine ~ EVERY cable and EVERY connection is just as it should be. It had a one-year warranty so we missed coverage by just about a month. I googled "panasonic f61" to find a veritable PLETHORA of info out there, NONE of it good. Apparently the dreaded F61 error is the "kiss of death", not only for this model but for others made by Panasonic as well. This error has happened to MANY ~ some reporting it's an overheat situation, others saying it's shorted out, others saying the unit shuts itself down to prevent a power surge that will blow out the amps. No one, apparently not even Panasonic, seems able to FIX the thing! Individual REPAIR SHOPS reported buying multiple replacement parts that had been recommended by Panasonic only to find out one by one over a period of months that none of them would repair the unit. People said that they waited endlessly for a replacement refurb. One person reported Panasonic wanted to charge them $250 to repair the unit. (Remember, this was originally $209.99) I lived thru this VERY problem with a Brother all-in-one printer and I know how these kiss of death errors work. So I'm saving myself a lot of aggravation and just going to take a trip to the dump on my way out shopping for another wireless HTIB. Needless to say it will NOT be made by Panasonic. No surprise here that I do NOT recommend this product at all ESPECIALLY learning this is in no way an uncommon occurence and Panasonic seems not only unwilling to stand behind their products but unaware of what to do to even FIX the thing! Before buying any Panasonic Surround Sound/Home Theater/DVD players may I strongly suggest that you first Google Panasonic F61???
Purchased a pair of db6501s and paid to have them installed. Worked for a week and then quit. I returned to the installer to find that the speaker that wasn't working had a voice coil that was not working.
I myself have this model and am very pleased with it. even though I wish I had a pc RW-Drive for thay have more options. I have herd that the harmon is a good unit it just cost to much for the added 4x high speed dubbing. If I had to do it all over I would go with the philipsCD-R/RW 775 or higher model. But all in all the 775 ofers some of the best recordings I have ever seen!!! So in short I give the 775 a five star rating!! Go philips!!!!!!!!!!!
the cam was defective so i returned back to Amazon..but i m willing to buy a good one and i will see to it..thanx for everything
I bought this bag to have something compact to carry my XTI around with. The padding and overall quality is very good. It has enough room for our SLR with lens (i had to put packing peanuts at the bottom though as my lens won't quite reach the bottom in that orientation), and it has comfortable space for another lens and the accessories (battery pack, memory cards, cleaning pen, instruction booklet, wires). Overall I am satisfied with the bag.
Love most about this camrea- but they still haven't changed items that need it real bad. Then The Fujifilm S9100 would be close to perfect;1) A sure proof battery compartment lock that works2) A push-button stop lock for mode dial.3) An isolated off/on switch located far away from the shutter button.4) An isolated slide switch for 'play back' of pictures just taken.5 Audible alarm for people trying to take pictures when the camera is off.6) Audible alarm when memory chip is full.7) A better quality lens.
I purchased an Electrified LMP-P200 Replacement Lamp for Sony Projectors. (Purchased on August 27, 2012)by Sony. Great price for the lamp and swaping it out was a breeze. Met all my expectations for our conference room projector.
This thermometer works great for me in a range of 30-40 feet or so. The only complaint is, as others have said and I knew going in, is that you have to take the battery cover off the transmitter to turn it on and sync it with the receiver. That said, I like it so much I purchased a second unit for the times I have multiple grills/smokers going. In fact, I'm using my second today just to monitor the temperature outside. For the money I would highly recommend this thermometer.Don't trust the bi-metal thermometer in your grill.
I purchased this DVD/VCR combo just two weeks ago and already the VCR section of the player does not work. Electronics are just not what they used to be. Returned the item and would not recommend to anyone.
Product does just what it says. It has lots of jacks for headphones. If they had a product that accepted multiple source inputs in would be mega wonderful. Install I purchased some special RCA split cords to hook up multiple components for the audio. A power switch for the unit would be nice, but no big deal. My wife is happy to not have to listen to movies/stereo when in the same room.
Several years ago I purchased the Infinity 450 surround sound system. I have since upgraded to the Infinity TSS-SAT4000 surround speakers, and I finally replaced the center channel speaker with the TSS-Center4000. I have also incorporated my old Infinity Qa speakers (purchased in 1978) into the system, so now I have a 7.1 surround system that works great! I'm running these speakers through an Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver. The sound quality is exceptional when playing blue-ray DVDs. The platinum color perfectly matches my 50" Panasonic plasma TV.
This is one awesome lens; Nikon move over a new kid is in town! I have used them all, you name it I have used it! Sony is a top outfit when come to subject DSLR, and if you have one of these cameras or going to buy a Sony DSLR you will find out this camera is one of the best! Now judging the Sony 75-300mm Compact Super Telephoto Lens is plain awesome! I have not found a lens in this category by other brand that matches the performance of Sony 75-300 mm . It's a must have lens! Add this lens to your Sony DSLR lens collection! Smooth sharp clarity! Remarkable performance top Quality. I give it 5 stars ! well worth the money !
Very pleased with this radio. It receives a strong signal and holds it. You can lock the controls by a flip of a button which is important when you're doing sports. Would be nice to have a clip for when I don't have a pocket to put it in.
AWESOME till subwoofer starts to buzz.I used to be a big fan of JBL - still somewhat but their products really don't last. I am extremely careful with my electronics and dont move my speakers once they are on my desk. I have owned the JBL creature speakers and these JBL spyro speakers. Both speaker sets I have loved for about 1.5 yrs, awesome sound quality all around and great bass. Impressive is the word as the speakers are so small and cool looking.What sucks is that I actually bought these JBL spyro speakers to replace the JBL creatures as they died on me after 1.5 yrs. No sound coming out at all due to a faulty connection in one of the speakers - even tho I dont move them. Now 1.5 yrs later my JBL Spyros are acting up - they're not dead by any means, but the bass from the subwoofer is now buzzing and sounds terrible...In short, if you want to spend $80 (got mine on clearance for much less) or so for a year and half of awesome music then definitely purchase this. If you want something that will last years - look elsewhere.
I bought these nearly 7 months ago and they've lasted longer than any earbuds I've ever used in this price range. Sound quality is great, and they're very comfortable in my relatively small ears. If you're looking for earbuds under $10 I highly suggest these.
This charger comes with all the electrical fittings to plug into outlets in different countries.I am very happy and will order couple more for my family. Highly recommended.
Worked great for about a year. Loved the HDMI upscaling output. Reads and writes all formats. All great except...like most reviewers, my device began to have difficulty reading discs. They simply would not initially load with a 'this disc cannot be played' message. Well, the disc couldn't be played on THIS device - the DVDs played fine on all other devices. Now, we can't get ANY disc to load - commercial DVD, DVD+R, DVD-R, etc. Terrific timing - out of warranty and completely nonfunctional. Great if you hate Mother Earth and are looking for ways to add to the landfill in your neighborhood - that's where mine is headed. I imagine that it will meet many of its siblings there, all failed in the same way. Disappointing.
You get what you pay for. I have had mine for about six months and have all sorts of trouble with it.Because I moved overseas after buying it, my warranty is no longer valid so I am stuck with an unusable camera (...)
The price is really a bargain compared to what I would pay in the store.I received the DVD'S in a few days.So much better than going to the stores.Great quality.
Plug it in and it works.It was cheap.It works great.It is optical!I bought this mouse to use with my laptop. I throw it in my bag and don't have to worry about losing it or breaking it because I did not pay very much for it.
I've been using the LensPen now since it first came out. I find that it is an excellent system. (Those rating it low must not be reading the instructions on how to use it.) If you follow the instructions, the LensPen is the fastest and most effective way I have found to clean my camera lenses. I even use them for cleaning my digital sensor on my dSLRs.
I was initially pleased with the quality of this item. However, the second time i used the camera, the photographs taken were all out of focus.I tried changing a number of different settings (focus, light balance, shutter speed, face recognition, etc), but no crisp, focused image could be produced. Consulting the owners manual offered little help as it contained limited troubleshooting advice surrounding issues involving focusing. Restoring default settings or putting the camera on autofocus still didn't help. I even tried changing subjects (close-up macro, distance, outdoors, etc). The camera repeatedly produced an out-of-focus image.i'm not sure what i can do with this camera now, except undertake warranty protection. I even bought a waterproof case for it since i planned to use it on a jet-ski. i guess that case is useless too.I'm not sure if this is a manufacturer's flaw or the camera was previously damaged by the seller prior to its delivery.Buyer beware.
I bought this to replace my failing manual switch here.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. I was using it to connect my PS3, 360, Direct TV, and my laptop to my Turtle Beach MW3 Delta headset's receiver. I had the PS3, and 360 optical cables ran straight to the switch. And then my laptop and Direct TV box are attached to the TV, and then those 2 ran to the switch via the TV's optical audio out. It lasted about a year working fine, but over the last few months the connections have gotten a little loose. And every once in awhile I have to jiggle them to get then to work again. But I definitely got my $20 worth from the Nyrius.Anyway when the manual one started going out I started looking for options. At first the only one I could find was this one here.4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher Splitter. But I just didn't want to spend that much, so I considered buying another Nyrius. But after doing a little more research I found the Cables to Go models 28731, and 40324 and since I only needed it for the optical ports and didn't need the component option of the 40324 I decided on the 28731. I got lucky and found a used "like new, and only used once" 28731 for under $30. So that was a no-brainer considering that it was only $10 more than just buying another manual one.Well I just got it today, and it is definitely like new. Its in perfect condition. Setting up was super easy. I had originally planned on putting it into the side of my TV stand and out of view, but the remote would not work at all like that. And that would be my only complaint about this so far. The remote has to be pretty much aimed straight at it to work. So I installed it directly under my TV, and sitting on the TV's pedestal. (I attached some pics to the product page). I routed all my wires, and then used some double sided tape to attach the remote to the side of my dresser right next to where I sit when I watch TV. It works perfect. No more getting up and switching the switch to change audio inputs, and no risk of losing the small remote. (Pics of this too).Ive tested it now on all 3 inputs and they all work great. No sound loss that I notice. It makes me wish I would have bought one of these a long time ago, but better late then never. I will update this review if anything changes. But as of right now Im a happy camper!!
I haven't really explored my calculator since buying it a year ago. I'm a college student in BA. I find the time value of money calculations very simple. The Stat functions are clean enough. I used to use an RPN calculator, and I miss doing it that way instead of brackets. I'd prefer to see my intermediate answers instead of the formula entered.The calculator comes with a fold-over vinyl cover. I found that looked cheap and got in the way. I pulled the cover off and use it to carry index cards. The calculator bounces around loose in my briefcase or pocket and can take it. It's been stepped on (with socks) and ignored it. The glass display window doesn't pick up scratches. It's a lot more elegant looking without the cheap vinyl cover, and has no-slip feet behind the glued-on cover.Several reviews are unhappy with the battery. Mine is still good after more than a year.The keystrokes to set various settings are non-obvious. If you lose your manual you can download another. Things like setting it to a floating decimal need the book (why would the default be fixed??)
Holds six full size USB thumb drives! I have mine stuffed with 3 thumb drives and 2 wireless Bluetooth USB and 1 wireless USB receiver. All handy in one place. Well made, I like the over-sized zipper pull closure. Now it's impossible toe lose any USB drives or anything that's made the size of a thumb drive. Has multiple uses, awesome price as well!
This product is not what it clam to be! The one that I order days ago won't charge two phones at the same time. So it is not what it clam to be. Be ware!
Panasonic plasma TV's are the best. After researching all the review sites online, I finally decided on this unit. At first, I was sort of nervous because of the high price. My parents were doubtful that any TV could cost so much since they are from the CRT generation. But after opening the box and setting it up, everyone was convinced of it's value. It's like watching TV for the first time, the pictures are so vivid and colorful. Now we get in front of the plasma every night and watch TV together.
Without having seen one of these 'in person', I was surprised at how small the screen is. Also surprised that even though the device defaults to 'marine mode' (which is what we purchased it for), we had to spend another $150 on a data chip to see anything remotely 'marine'.This should have a better description - not the fault of Amazon, though. I looked at various places to purchase and none were clear on these items.
Pros: Clear Crisp sound at a great Price, Excellent Bass, Many features and sound settings, Handy Remote ControlCons: Flimsy and short speaker wire, Speaker stands do not swivel up and down making it hard to aim the speakers in the best possible direction.I recently upgraded from a 2.1 speaker setup to this 5.1 sound system and let me tell you what a difference it made. I read a lot of reviews on the z680s and some other speakers in the same competition bracket. For the price and features I went with the logitechs. I was a bit weary to fork out the money because of some of the reviews I read about a constant hissing and some of the channels not working properly but I decided to go ahead with the purchase. For 225 bucks with free shipping was a really awesome deal. The package arrived very quickly and I was suprised to see how big the box was. I was like a kid in a candy store setting the speakers up. I've read some people say they had problems setting them up but I never even looked at the instructions. Pretty self explanitory if you have ever messed with audio equipment. The sub is pretty massive and I was really excited to get some music playing. I sat down in the chair and opened up winamp. I selected a couple of songs and hit play. I was blown away over how clear and crisp the sound was. I did upgrade my onboard sound to a sound blaster audigy ls sound card so that helped out a lot also. The sub knocks buddy. It can be a bit boomy and distored at high volumes but thats easily fixed by turning the sub down a bit. I have not watched a dvd on these speakers yet but so far I am impressed with the sound quality of music and games. I found the remote control to be very helpful. You have volume control for the sub and entire set up. Also have mute, input, settings, test, effect, and power buttons. They are very helpful if you are away from the keyboard or computer and need to turn the sound down or off.As far as the hiss goes. I do get a small hiss if the volume on the speakers are turned all the way up when not in use. Same thing happened when I had the volume all the way up on my yamaha 2.1 speakers. The hiss basically goes away after I turn the volume down on the speakers. I only get a hiss when I have just finished listeing to some music on full blast and forgot to turn the speaker level down. No big deal in my opinion.I plan on getting a digital optical cable to use with these speakers. Right now I'm using the analog connections to the sound card. I am also planning on replacing the short flimsy speaker wire logitech supplies with some heavier gauge wire. Hopefully I can get even better sound out of these babies.All in all if you are looking for a nice set of 5.1 speakers and don't have a lot of money these are the way to go. They have many features and sound a lot better than all of the other speaker sets I've ever listened to. As far as the nit picking stuff such as the hiss, don't worry about it. Peaple are always looking for new ways to complain. These are really good speakers and we should pat logitech on the back for designing them.
Great case! The transaction was very plesant. Shipment was fast!would deal with again.
Use it in my Nokia phone to hold mp3s. Just got it, no problem so far, works nicely, holds about 25 to 30 songs.
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.
You get what you pay for. This a cheap lens of marginal quality.
Great for that person that hates to get up every time you want to move between which component you want to use.
I've owned a lot of power strips in my day, and I've never had one just die like this. This particular model must be a real lemon as I see many other reviewers had the same problem.Mine died less than 2 years old on a day with no storms, no changes to normal setup, etc. All that's plugged into it is some AV equipment (a Plasma TV, a TiVo, a Receiver, a cable box, and a couple of little accessories).Save yourself some misery and buy a different unit.
Purchased this cartridge before and it was great, lasted a long time. However, the last 2 black ink cartridges have given me nothing but issues. Printer doesn't recognize it, ink is low, etc. Won't be buying again.
This is not a rant for or against the ipod, nor an add for creative; I have no problem with an Apple world, and I would have bought an ipod if I were richer and it had a radio function. But my tech toy budget is limited and ipods don't come with digital tuners, so I purchased the micro photo. And I have been very pleased with that decision thus far.The micro photo feels solid and is compact for 8 gb. The battery is external (and proprietary) and can be accessed by removing a back panel; that was an attractive feature to me, as I hope it lasts long enough to replace the battery when it craps out. All external ports/plugs are on the top, with a power button/lock function button on the left, the headphone port in the middle, and USB 2.0 miniport on the right (next to the very tiny microphone hole). The screen is very legible indoors and the controls are well-spaced, with two raised dots towards the top of the touchpad for orientation. I personally thing it is a pretty sexy little player, especially with the indiglo-styled backlight edging and controls when turned on. Screen on-time and brightness can be controlled via the menu with a maximum on time of 30 seconds (a touch anywhere on the touchpad turns it back on when it's off).The touchpad interface is very intuitive, but, as reported, extremely touchy. I have occasionally been frustrated with just how touchy, and have to be careful (especially when driving, a real inconvenience). Most of the critical touchpad movement involves the center button, a long rectangle on which you slide your finger up or down (think laptop pads) to move the selection up or down. The default setting include a clicking noise whenever the touchpad buttons are pressed or the slider is sliding, which helps some. The fast forward function in a file works well, and the micro has weighted fast forward (i.e., it fast forwards faster the longer the button is pressed). Nice for longer audio book-type files.I have no complaints about the sound; there is some base distortion (even with the smart sound on, which is supposed to regulate that). There are several EQ settings and an option to set them manually. This is a unit where better headphones definitely helps; the stock headphones, as expected, are useless. The interactive software is good; the unit is plug and play detected with WMP 10 (and apparently only Windows XP--that's what I have, so I don't know if there is truly a problem with another OS), though I prefer using the proprietary software to manage playlists, upload content, etc. Pretty intuitive drag and drop and upload/download functionality---no complaints.The micro seems solid and dependable: I jog with the unit and don't have any problems. A little research shows there were LOTS of problems with the predecessor player's headphone jack, but after jogging for a month, I haven't experienced any of those headaches. The lock feature is nice, especially when jogging (and especially given the touchy pad). My personal experience is that the advertised battery life (14 hours?) is not correct; I get about 6-8 hours out of the player before it needs a charge. I purchased the stand-alone charger, and find that the unit charges about twice as fast (3-4 hours) using the stand alone than through a computer USB port (6-8!).As others have noted, the screen is almost useless in direct sunlight--would have been nice to have a brighter screen. The FM function works good (not great); we live about 45 minutes out of Portland, and I pick up the Portland stations about as good as I would expect. The record function, on the other hand, is shockingly good. The unit comes with a record feature, either voice or radio, that is pretty neat, especially the voice record. Rate=64 kbps (in .wav format), and there is NO background or white noise---pretty spectacular. It's not difficult to transfer recordings to a docking computer. I haven't used either the photo function (I have no use for 1.8 inch photos) nor the data storage function, so I won't comment on those.There is no audible.com support yet (dare we hope for a near-future update?). Unit has 10 bookmarks that are great for larger audio files (e.g., podcasts) and easy to set; however, opening a bookmark set in a playlist/set opens the file correctly but doesn't return to the playlist/set; a little obnoxious when you're in file 3 of 20 in a ripped audio book. Volume is more than sufficient to hear audio recordings (i.e., ripped audio books) even with very low bit rates, a definite improvement over some mp3-playing portable CD players.Alas, it is an ipod world. There are very few accessories for the micro photo, though there were more for the unit's precedessor model (micro) that look like they would fit the same size as the micro photo. But you're not going to find them at every electronic store, like you would ipod stuff.Thus far, this player has satisfied my expectations and portends to be a dependable and satisfying unit for a while. I highly recommend it as a cheaper and more functional alternative to the ipod--especially if you would like to have the recording and tuner features.
I've tried out all the iPod competitors. In general they have all disappointed me, but this is the first one that I really like. The only downside is that it's not as thin as the iPod, but the iPod scratches so easily that it requires a case which adds extra thickness anyway.(+) 3" screen is GREAT.44% bigger than iPod video. For the first time, showing a friend my travel pictures over coffee, etc. is an enjoyable experience. You can even zoom into pictures to see details. And now I can actually enjoy watching videos while sitting in a cafe. My iPod video's screen is just too small. I also like seeing the big album art while a song is playing.(+) It plays ALL my songs and videosiPod won't play any WMV videos, AVI video, WMA songs, etc. The Zune plays everything I have. iPod video doesn't.(+) Landscape modeWhen playing a video or watching movies, the Zune automatically switches to landscape orientation.(+) ControlsI really like the control layout. Easier to adjust the volume than on the iPod. When you switch to landscape mode, it's smart enough to automatically rotate the controls so that pressing "up" always scrolls up.(+) No scratches.The case is made out of scratch-proof, matte finish material. It looks and feels good. My iPod video with it's high gloss finish looked great for the first month, now it's covered with scratches and looks like crap. That's why everyone's obsessed with keeping their iPod's in a case-- which only adds cost and thickness and keeps you from seeing how shiny it is anyway.(+) Music SharingYou can listen to your friend's music wirelessly. And even take it with you for a few days. No need to plug into a computer. You just stand in front of each other and transfer the music wirelessly.(+) FM Radio. I didn't think I'd use it, but I do. Cool interface.(+) Menu design makes sense. Easy to use.(-) ThicknessThe Zune is .58" thick. The 30Gb iPod is .43" thick.Of course, you have to buy a case for your shiny, scratch-prone iPod and that will add more than the difference in thickness.(-) Looks like a scroll wheel.It looks like the Zune has an iPod-like scroll wheel, even though that's not how it functions. They should have done something to make it look different. Now people will probably think they just copied the scroll wheel, even though they didn't.
opened from the box, plug in the power, then the cat-5e cables from 4 computers I have at home... blink~ 1.0Gbps connection~never need to restart, and slick outlook.slightly hot, but not a problem.
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.
I came very close to buying the old style "blue box" Netgear switch I've been using for years at work and I much prefer this model with the stand and the colored lights (see customer photo gallery).
Just buy the cheapest you can find. They work the best, becuase they have less bells and whistles.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, with all those other glowing reviews it has made me wonder, but these have been terrible for me. Two out of the three I ordered are DUDS! One receives but doesn't send, the other doesn't work at all. I'm just waiting for the third to die. My family took them skiing and they were not reliable, plus they seem to eat batteries for lunch!
This trackball is so much better than the old thumb ball, which wore my thumb out.The wheel is handy for the pointer finger. I had one for a couple years, or more, and this is my second one.
I had given up on those ear buds - they came with all the MP3 players that I have bought but not one of them would stay in my ears. And if I was exercising at the gym and there was a TV on, I could barely hear the music.But now, with these fantastic earplug headphones from KOSS, I can MOW THE LAWN and still rock to Guns and Roses (and I am 52 years old with less than perfect hearing from too many concerts in the 70's).All I can tell you is that if you don't like the "earbud" design and want the sound of fully enclosed headphones in a portable earphone design, this is the product that you have been waiting for.
Pros:The player works very well and streaming quality is just as good as our Roku player.VUDU quality and seamless speed leaves the other PPV movie services far behind.Netflix works just fine.Pre Christmas season price was reasonable by comparison (though x-mas season deals may trump this one)Cons:You must purchase the separately sold USB WIFI dongle in or to make the streaming work.The interface speed for this machine is comparatively slow.The You tube application is downright irritatingSamsung has far fewer apps in its app store than Roku right now (though this may change).No Hulu yet.Advice:Buy the player new on Amazon, then buy the WIFI dongle used on an online auction site (from a highly rated seller). We got one for less than $40. You will likely pay much more for a new one.
This is a great product if you know how to use it. I have had the passport 8500 x50 for about 1 1/2 years. It was recommended by a friend. I have it hardwired into my Subaru wrx using the smart cord (the cord with the mute button), I had it professionally installed by a local stereo shop, I did this so I could mount it next to my rearview mirror to get the best results, as the owners manual stated. I then turned off X and K bands. The police and other agencies only Ka, Laser and POP radar, so, no false alarms! This has saved me from at least 3-4 tickets. These occurred mostly on main roads when a cop has been sitting there clocking peoples speed. There is a learning curve to this product, not a large one, but you have to learn have to read the signal strength. If its got 1 or 2 bars then jumps up to full, then goes back down to 1 to 2, then it was probably a cop on a side road. If it starts low and gets stronger quickly, probably a cop coming at you. If it comes on and stays strong for more than a mile a cop is either in front of you or behind. This works for multiple radars too. Laser rarely goes off, and if it does it is probably too late, cops have to, more or less, point it directly at your car (I read somewhere that cops are taught to point Laser (Lidar) at a flat surface, like a license plate) and they dont leave it on all the time either. This is my #1 threat. I have also, but rarely, had pop go off as well. It always is on and then gone in less than 10 seconds or so. Note: I have also never seen the cop after it has gone off, they must have been hiding. Ka is the most common where I live in nothern Cali. Some cops leave it on all the time so you can tell there is a cop nearby. Most police though, Never have anything on. This why you always have to be careful! 1 out of 20 actually have there radar on. The noises are clear and loud when set to max volume, rarely does my music drown it out. The display is clear and bright, no complaints. The connector for the unit is an old phone jack type, nice connector, but since the unit is $300, I take it down if my car is not in a secure place so that someone doesnt break in an steal it. Doing this over a year and a half has caused the little clippy thing to break off. Although it still works fine, doesnt come loose at all (its actually easier to take in and out). If you have the money, commute, or just like to bend the speed limit occasionally (and have $300) this is for you. 5 stars.
I have this camera and I noticed two things that were kind of annoying:When you play back what you have recorded you clearly hear the cameras motor in the background, so you should use an external microphone. Even [an inexpensive] one (like the one I use) has better sound quality than the cameras internal mic.Also, the manual is VERY vague on the cameras specs. I edit my video on a PC and there is a lot you need to know when uploading video via FireWire, like if the camera has a 4-pin or a 6-pin port, if it is NTSC or PAL, that sort of stuff that you MUST know in order to upload.Overall, this is a very good camera, just with some minor flaws.
With Christmas appraoching I wanted to beat the rush and get a MP3 player as a gift for my son. I read reviews like this till all hours trying to decide. I have an I RIver 795 that I have used for over a year with little trouble and still works fine. I thought about an I-pod shuffle, but I think this is a much better value with a display and settings and most importantly a battery. The thought of having to recharge a player on your computer like the I-pods is just not practical. I asked about a wall charger at Best Buy - 40 extra dollars - no thanks. My I-River runs forever on a double A. I already loaded all the songs he wants on with Windows Media Player 10 - which comes with the player if you don't already have it. I think MP 10 is relatively easy to use but I know some people don't like it.I got the 512 MB version for 100 bucks, not bad. It is very small and has a nice blue display. Sounded good and has an eq to adjust to your liking. I didn't see another disc to manage the songs once they are on the player so I will have to figure that out in December. The I-River is a good value for the money and with the protection plan at Best Buy your covered for 2 years so they say. I would add that I use WMA files only - this just makes things easier. I tried Rhapsody and could not get any files onto my player. Napster takes only a few minutes so I use it. If you need a basic player and can do without the hype of an I-pod, this is worth a look. I think if you read the reviews of the other brands that will help narrow down the choices. Happy hunting....
The camera is very responsive, operates very fast. Images are excellent. The viewfinder is very bright and big. This camera is a big WOW for an amateur photographer such as me. 5 stars.
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!
GREAT SELLER, SHIPPING OUTSTANDING -- QUALITY PRODUCT - FANTASTIC PRICE -- WOULD DEFINITELY ORDER FROM SELLER AGAIN!
I was somewhat reluctant to buy this product after reading some reviews. However, i did anyway, being an extrememly stubborn person. I recieved it only four minutes ago, and it is playing elton and sting on my home radio. I have yet to try it in my car, however i don't listen to much radio in my car anyway. I only bought this product to play it on my, and my friends home-radios. It performs this task without hesitation, but i can forsee bad reception in a car. Nonetheless, the extremely low price make this product the best radio transmitter in my opinion. The biggest problem for me is that the top cover on the itrip is made of paper/cardboard and is not aestheticly pleasing. It gets a 5 out of 5 becase it performs what it is said to do, but, as with most things, there is room for improvement.
I have always used Pentax film cameras, ME Supers, MX, LX. When looking into buying a DSLR (I had had some compacts beforehand) I was seriously considering an alternative brand until the K10D came out. I was impressed with the reviews and so took the plunge. I am very pleased I did. The camera has a wide range of features the majority of which are aimed at photographers knowing what they want (rather than "modes" which hide what is happening). I especially like the ISO sensitivity program mode (I am nearly always after maximum quality). The autobracket is very useful. The build quality of the camera body is excellent and feels good and sturdy. The autofocus works well. I only have two minor gripes. The first is the built in flash is very weak and usually under-exposes (I shall be buying an external flash) and the second is that the standard lens suffers from vignetting when used at its widest angle (F6.7, 250th sec).I would recommend this camera very highly.
If you're looking to improve the ergonomics of your laptop workspace, this stand is hard to beat. It's solid, stable, and perfectly matches the look and feel of Apple's aluminum Macbooks. There's not much one can really say about a single piece of bent aluminum, but I like the minimalist design. The hole cutout in the back is a nice touch and helps with cables. The only slight imperfection on the unit I received was that the rubber pads on the front lip were slightly crooked and peeling off, however with my Macbook Air pressing down on them this is not visible or relevant, and it's nice to know that the pads are replaceable if needed.
It is pretty good home theater, 6 channel. I did not need the recorder but it came with it. I wish it has better equalizer system but it looks slick and works great.ThanksHobi
I've always wanted to get super clear macro shots and this lens really delivers! It's the first lens I purchased to supplement the kit lenses that came with my E500 and it has expanded my shooting options dramatically. It's a great lens not only for macro shots but also for close-in shots of individuals or small groups.
The product did arrive as described, however I was dissappointed with the way it was shipped. The box for the boombox was not secure in anyway! It came in just the regular box and was not even taped shut. Anyone could have just opened the box with no hassel at all. Again, luckily mine was not tampered with, I was just surprised it was not secured a little better!
I can't remember exactly why I bought this thing, but since I can no longer find it on my computer desk, I must assume it has migrated to its originally intended destination, and is happily managing its zeros and ones.
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.
I love these speakers, I think they're incredible. One thing that I love especially is that the digital cables to connect the satellites to the sub woofer come pre-twisted. I remember an old set of 4.1s I had and I had to twist the cable ends myself, what a PITA.I would have given these a 5 star review if they only came with wall mounting hardware. The manual says "Use appropriate wall screws and posts to secure each speaker to your wall". Well what the hell is an "appropriate" wall screw and why don't these very expensive speakers come with some?
These binoculars are small, light weight, focus easily, and give a strikingly clear image. Fun for travel, bird watching, or even checking on whether the new plants need watering. Love 'em!
Excellent product. We have used the XV1100 for many years for our faculty/staff around our school 50 acre campus.
I purchased the PT-40LC12 in late 2002 since then have had to replace the lamp twice at a cost of $300 each and the lamp ballast at $1,000. Panasonic claims life expectancy of the lamps to be 5,000 hours, but my experience has been about half that.With the latest problem, Panasonic technical support was not helpful at all -- after a 30 minute wait for a technical representative, I was told to go to an authorized repair center (50 miles away). The tech. at the repair center knew immediately the problem (and also had two other Panasonic LCD sets in for the same type of repair). Subsequent calls to Panasonic technical support resulted in long waits on hold (25, 26 and 47 minutes respectively).I have no complaints about the quality of the picture, but I am concerned about the lack of tech. support and the fact that Panasonic appears to be ignoring a known problem with reliability.Perhaps they have improved quality and reliability with newer generation models like the PT-50LC14.In general, however, I would be wary of purchasing a rear projection model that requires a costly high-intensity lamp that is not considered a warranty item and has a low life expectancy.
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.
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!
The item did not work out of the box(well envelope in this case). Spent half an hour trying to get it to play my car. Finally gave up and considered the fact that it might have been my cars cassette player that was to blame. However I tried it in my mates car and it dint work either. Like the other reviews on this page say, customer care is very nice. But as they dont pay for shipping you would only get a bulk and half back if you returned it.This product is like a coin toss, you might be the lucky few who get a good piece or unfortunate like me and get a dud.
In 2001, I bought my first serious digital camera theMinolta Dimage 7 5MP Digital Camera w/ 7x Optical Zoom. It wasn't a true DSLR, but it had a great lens, and at the time 5MP as as much as any amateur could ask. For a long time I felt it might be my last "real" digital camera.But as time passed and the mega-pixel wars produced cheap point and shoots, I began looking for a camera with more features. Certain really good cameras I ruled out largely because of my personal preference for SD over CF. Thus theCanon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)was out. That left Nikons.One choice was theNikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lensbut 6.1 MP did not seem like much an improvement over the Dimage 7's 5MP. That left two real choices the D80 and the completely over the topNikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only). MPs were the same, lenses were the same, the photographer (me) was the same, but the price was better. I am sure the D200 would have made me very happy, but the D80 does too.The quality of this camera with aNikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lensis simply spectacular. Battery life is outstanding, and with aTranscend 8GB HC SecureDigital (SDHC) Memory Card with USB 2.0 Card Reader + Universal Memory Card Case + 5-Piece Cleaning KitI get something like a thousand fine quality jpegs on one card."Amateur" is French means "lover of". This camera is making me a more passionate amateur photographer everyday.
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.............
Wow, what an improvement in my photo work flow. I tested the fireWire reader with the Extreme IV card. I shot 250MB and downloaded to my computer with these results:1) Old USB card: 8 minutes2) New SanDisk fireWire reader: 7 seconds.Yup. Minutes became seconds. When downloading the full 4-GB card, that is a savings of two hours.I don't know about you, but when I've finished a shoot, I want to see my pictures right away. I no longer have to wait two hours, but rather just two minutes.I am a happy camper. Maybe this card/reader combo can do the same for you.
Wow! This thing ROCKS! The only thing that would make it better is if it was self cleaning. I love it.
In this technical review I will explain and gives a few examples why the HD650 are the excellent headphones that they are. I'll also dispel a few misconceptions about its performance. Initially, I was unsure whether it was really worth buying these expensive (unfortunately now even more expensive) headphones, since the HD650 has earned a special reputation on certain large forum sites on the Internet. Apparently the HD650 is great, but at the same time is "veiled", with a "dark sound signature"; it's also "hard to drive", "picky about amps, scaling with more expensive amps into the >$1000 territory". It created confusion in me and I thought to myself if all that really makes any sense. So I first researched electro-acoustic principles on an informative blog and learned some truth that made logical sense. Then I finally purchased it.Cosmetically, the HD650 has a nice clear-coat finish over the titanium-silver color scheme, where the small multi-colored flecks of paint can be seen around sunlight. The stock cable (which is just fine BTW!) is thick and very supple. It only has subtle low frequency microphonics when tapping it with fingers, and none when it's rubbed against clothing. The fit of the headphones is secure, and stays put during left/right and angled up/down head movements. The somewhat strong clamping force lessens over time. The modular construction of the headphones makes disassembly easy. For instance, tilting the ear cups downward a bit past the resistance as if trying to lay them flat unsnaps the upper half of the ring from the central hubs. Once the upper half of the ring is then pulled out, place the ear cup in your lap and one hand on the top part of the ear cup for leverage. The other hand firmly pushes out the lower trim piece which simultaneously causes the grille to come off as well!Now, with all that out of the way, the best and easiest way to evaluate headphone performance is with 20Hz to 20kHz sine wave sweeps (download the logarithmic one at audiocheck.net) and pink noise. If it sounds even and clean, then that would carry over into normal use, since sine waves are the basic building blocks of sound reproduction. Similarly, a TV display's performance is seen with gray-scale linearity, RGB coordinates for gamut accuracy close to BT. 709, white balance targeted to 6500K, etc. If it performs well there, such a display would be accurate for normal program material. For audio, the sine wave sweep should not contain frequency sections that get your attention in terms of peaks, valleys, ringing or other anomalies. I'm happy to report that the HD650 has a remarkably even response during the sweep! The so-called "mid-bass hump" isn't even perceived as being louder than the 500Hz area. A critical area (especially for female voice and higher notes from strings and wind instruments) is from around 700Hz to 3kHz. It is totally even there! Only the start of the higher treble is slightly lower in amplitude than the earlier spectrum. It's not really an issue since our hearing is not as sensitive or attuned there anyway compared to the lower and mid treble, which the HD650 does a fantastic job with as it's incredibly natural and transparent sounding. It's very easy to hear the treble frequencies become finer sounding during the upward progression. Pink noise is smooth and balanced. It's virtually impossible to discern any imbalance between the higher frequency portion of the noise with the lower frequency portion. I would like to point out that the frequency response graph at Inner Fidelity shows a 15dB notch around 5 to 6kHz compared to 1kHz. But actually there is no audible recession of 15 decibels in that area when listening to the sweep! It is flat when listening by ear. That notch is responsible for these headphones not imparting harshness and sibilance.I also conducted a comparison with the HD598 and HD428. The HD598 lacks the bass response, bass weight, fuller body of the low mids to the start of the upper mids (200Hz to 750kHz) of 650. But the 598 gets into big trouble with the lower treble and beyond. I can detect a bit of a dip after 1kHz and then there are a couple of sharp audible peaks and a bit of shrillness from around 2kHz to 5kHz with an indistinctness over all the high frequencies afterwards. Its pink noise has some emphasis in that area (the 'tssshhh' sound), with the lower frequencies being slightly quieter. Hence, its sonic character is thin and bright. It's easy to notice that female vocals don't have a natural timbre and cymbals lack detail compared to the HD650. Onto the HD428. A little bit of distortion and looseness is heard in the lower bass area but progresses quite evenly until around 3kHz where it has a noticeable drop, another slight one at around 6kHz, and comes back up somewhat up to about 10kHz and then gently rolls off the rest of the highs. Its pink noise is tilted towards warmth with the lower frequencies a bit louder than the higher ones. Though Headroom's graph shows a weak bass response for the HD428, it does not take into account how the human ear interprets low frequency resonance inside the closed ear cups. (A quick sweep or 3 second chirp also reveals an echo-knock inside the cup). Bass is quite tight, but lacks real impact or weight, even though it gives the impression of a little more bass than the 650 due to resonance (but that resonance affects the perception of low frequency transients). But at least the 428 does not have that harsh low and mid treble of the 598! It seems more like a 650 with a subdued, mellow or recessed response from the low treble and beyond that, but it's a surprisingly clean sounding can for the price! Its treble is more articulate than the 598s. I think it represents a superb value along with the HD448 or HD449 and is pleasant for long listening sessions too as doesn't offend my ears like the more artificial sounding HD598.So now that we know the HD650 is actually very balanced in frequency response (which also relates to good dynamics), it's on to distortion. It can be summed up briefly: This headphone's distortion is inaudible! That means pure, clean, smooth, full-bodied sound with natural harmonics beings heard leading to accurate timbre, high resolving ability and detail retrieval since there's no discernible garbage being introduced by the transducer. Headroom's graph for the 500Hz sine wave distortion shows the HD650 has vanishingly low levels, lower than some other high-end headphones more expensive than it. It has a really small second harmonic and that's about it! Higher order distortion is virtually non-existent. The HD650 is so linear that even when turning the volume up, it still doesn't seem like it's loud enough! The sound never gets thick or harsh. That is why it's considered laid-back and why it produces fatigue-free listening even at high volume. And there is no grain at all in the sound. The HD598 has this grit or grain in the mids and highs that is ever-present indicating odd order harmonic distortion. The HD428 isn't grainy, but has a bit of a thickness or lushness in the mids and lacks articulation, indicating even-order harmonic distortion. But generally, the even-order harmonics are not as offensive as the odd ones. Headroom's graphs back up what I heard from all three. The HD650 is a real winner here.Since harmonic distortion will necessarily produce intermodulation distortion when multiples tones are present, IMD is never nice to hear. I can back this up with an example. Corona's Rhythm of the Night R.B.X. Euro Mix is a well-mastered Eurodance song that has a strong grinding bass. Once the main bassline starts at 0:36, and particularly at 0:42, the HD598 outputs a significant amount of IMD at high volume. The bass and treble become garbled and the song becomes an unenjoyable mess. The HD428 chokes too. Occasional pops can be heard since the smaller driver doesn't have enough excursion capability. The HD650 is totally unfazed by the high demands, rendering the controlled bass with clarity, impact, and weight with appreciable bone conduction as slight vibrations are also felt through the front teeth when both rows are touching. An easy example of the HD598's nasty treble is Sonic the Hedgehog 3's spin-dash sound effect. It is very loud and annoying and louder than the background music. On the HD650, it's so clean, balanced with the music, and it's easy to hear the real clarity and "fineness" of that sound. Now which headphone is more veiled? ;) There's no hype in the highs with the HD650. Hyped-up highs seem to be the new audiophile Flavor of the Times.In terms of source material requirements, lossless files or 320kbps MP3s would provide optimal sound quality. 128kbps MP3s sound thinner, particularly in the bass and midrange, due to the missing data. Also, songs whose average volume range from about -12dB to -18dB FS will showcase the excellent micro and macro dynamics and effortless sound projection of these headphones. The majority of pop, rock, and dance music up to the mid-1990s hover in that range, whereas nowadays most music is unfortunately compressed to a loud overall level with hardly any dynamic range.Next up is the physical inspection of the transducers. The HD650's 40mm Duofol diaphragm (part number 600129 minisys) has a large dome with a noticeably spherical or rounded surface area. Although the dome's diameter is slightly larger than the HD598's, the latter's dome is flatter and deflated looking in comparison to the 650's. The HD428 has a very tiny dome and voice coil, which will naturally limit its bass performance.The last section is the awesome spatial sound. With the HD650 the stereo image is psycho-acoustically perceived as occurring in a free and open space. It is instantly recognized by the auditory system like so. I get no sense of the ear cups creating any sort of boundary to the sound. Whether it's real-life acoustic or synthesized music, I can sense the soundstage size of all the different songs I have in a realistic way that's absolutely natural and also true to the source.Don't get too caught up in Sennheiser's marketing when they say angled baffles by themselves automatically create a speaker-like sound as that may create a sighted or expectation bias. There's a near negligible difference in the radiating point of a mono signal when I listened to angled (HD598) and straight (HD650) baffle design headphones. Yet the HD650 easily beats the HD598 in width, depth, height, and separation even though it doesn't have angled drivers. I'll mention why the spatial sound is superb. The 650 has close-tolerance drivers (1 dB) meaning both left and right channels have nearly identical phase (time) and frequency (amplitude) response, which are required for good imaging. So in that regard, the HD650's transducers are reproducing the electrical signal (i.e. the source) with much greater accuracy. Pink noise is perfectly centered without the slight shift towards the left like on the other two headphones. And compared to the other models, the HD650 has a solid phantom center that is present, while the left and right channels are simultaneously heard separately by each ear as well. And the totally open chassis design further allows the sound to radiate out without reflections.It's also finally worth mentioning that the HD650, since its distortion is so low, will reveal the relatively high distortion from tube amps. So this "scaling with expensive amps" mentioned in the opening paragraph essentially means listening to the various amounts of second harmonic distortions of tube amps. I personally would recommend pairing the HD650 with a nice solid-state amp. It doesn't matter how much that amp costs, but about getting one that measures very well and provides enough voltage for high volume. In the audio realm, higher price does not always translate into better performance. This industry has some strange things going on now, like ridiculous price differences between the high-end models. Considering I bought the HD428, HD598, and HD650 new from Amazon last year for $50, $180, and $350 respectively, it seems a bit odd for the next two models to cost $1000 and $1500.The HD650 has a full and well-balanced frequency response, extremely low distortion with its clean, pure, and smoothly detailed sound even at very high listening levels. It has no discernible diaphragm or cup resonance and has a wonderful, naturally open spatial sound. Sennheiser may never voice a reference headphone this nicely ever again or at least for a long time to come. What more is there to ask? The HD650 easily satisfies the criteria for true high-fidelity reproduction.
This antenna is great. I used to get horrible reception from a boombox on my favorite stations, and [...] but I lost the FM antenna, so I bought this one. I now get very crisp reception - almost CD quality sound - and I am thrilled to listen to my favorite radio shows ("Brunch with Bob [Marley] and Friends", and almost anything on KPBS/NPR) over the airwaves. If you live in San Diego, I recommend checking out FM 94.9 from 9am-12pm for "Brunch with Bob and Friends". [...]
It's a comfortable mouse, but it lacks in precision, for example it's really difficult for me to play on isketch.net or to play games that requires mouse precision on kongregate.com with this product.
I ordered this Uniden 300 channel scanner..suppose to be christmas gift for my husband. For some reason..without my knowledge...they cancelled my order!!!! I have purchased other items from Amazon with great results but can say the seller of this product has left a very bad taste in my mouth and can honestly say they do NOT fulfill their customers requests.
The high capacity toner is the best one to use on the 4510. The low capacity isn't worth the price. Make sure it's genuine Xerox or it may not work. The copier will not accept counterfeit, other generic brands, etc.
This camera is the best in its class. Sony includes many features that set it apart from other brands, including easy to use menus, power saving feature, and size. The battery life is excellent; I was able to take just under 200 pictures on one charge. Normal batties can be used, but won't last longer than 15 or 20 minutes. At highest quality, you can get 30 pictures on the supplied 16MB memory stick. Pictures come out very well, although a macro setting would be nice to have. Multi burst and video are also handy features to have. Overall, this camera is a very good value for the money. You can get by with the included accessories, but other camera accessories can be expensive.Pros:* Comes with battery* Comes with charger* Comes with 16 MB memory stick* Menus are simple and easy to use* Includes USB cable* Effects and camera settings (shutter time, white balance, etc) should satisfy the average personCons:* Batteries must be charged to retrieve data from camera with USB cable* 13 hour charge time with included battery charger* NiMH batterys, while cheaper than LiIon batteries, have memory effect (They're only $...though and are supposed to last at least a year under normal conditions)Note: Don't leave the the batteries in below freezing temperatures, as it will shorten the battery life.
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.
LOL! This is weird. At this price? And the quality you get? This is a very good investment. A regular DVI cable from bestbuy will run u more than $20. And it's cheaply made.This product on the other hand, huge ass wire. It's like 0 gauge wire or something. Very big. Well made. The quality is outstanding.
Great Product; Great Price; Fast shipment. I would highly recommend this merchant for future purchases. Worked perfectly with my Garmin GPS and a lot less expensive than going thru Garmin. Excellent service
completely piece of plastic with egg package style material in the part that touch your ears. the isolation is not perfect (and with the wind it could become impossible to listen the music). the cord is amazingly long. not good to attach in a mp3 player and walk around the town at all but good to stand up in your room with it plugged in the computer and give almost 4 steps.if i was in need of another earphone i was going to pick up something different and not this one.
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.
I got two, both went bad . Do not buy.
This product didn't work at all. I even called Belkin to see if they'd help me out and send out a new one. They would but i first had to send them back the defective product first and then 10 business days later or so i'd get a replacement. Their customer service was horrible. I asked them to send me a new one without sending the broken product back but they refused. Said i'd have to give them my credit card for that and still send back the old one. Being as cheap as this product is, they shouuld've sent me a new one right then, no questions. I won't be buying another one of these products. I guess i'll just have to return this to Amazon.
My family has been buying D-Link products for several years now. We have wired and wireless ethernet cards, routers, adapters and not a single one has ever been a disappointment. This router is no exception. I think the N-Draft technology is still a little pricey, but overall, this item lives up to the expectations I had for it. We got it out of the box, loaded the software, hooked it up, adjusted the settings, and our network was up and running. We are running all XP, by the way. No VISTA in this house. I also like the fact that this router has a USB port. If you like to put peripherals on a network with a flash drive, that feature is very handy. I once spent 3 hours on the phone with D-Link customer support because of my own ignorance at the time, and I have only good things to say about them from that experience. This router gives pretty good speeds, and now that I have put two Draft-N adapters on the network, I am realizing speeds ranging from 121 to 162. That is much better than 54, which I was consistently achieving with my old router and adapters. The integrity of the signal is much better also. I have not yet carried my laptop to the other end of the house, but if I did, I am sure I would have a much better signal than I had with my old router. In conclusion, I recommend this product to anyone who enjoys consistent connectivity and having good range with good speeds. Its ease of use is a bonus.
I bought the original Sony Walkman when it first came out (YES, I am that experienced!). Was the first one in high school to own one. From then, I have own all kinds of portable players (from solar walkmans to shock-proof discmans, mp3 players, etc) that I have used in my trips. It has been a long way to a product that fully addresses all my past problems. This is the toy I have waited for all my life!1. 20GB is enough for an adequate selection of all my CDs. I have literally stuffed it with more than 300 CDs and still have one third of the space left. Being able to delete songs you don't really like from the very unit adds a lot to the available memory.2. Comes with all the controls you need to enhance your listening pleasure. Sound can be tailored and the backlight always lets you know the names of the songs even in dark rooms.3. Easy, easy interface. What can be easier than copy/paste?4. Has more uses than just an MP3 player. I just bought a new computer. The jukebox made the transition so much easier when I backed my old computer into the unit, and then copied everything into the new one. In a breeze!4. Long battery life (10 hours).5. All complaints I have read here are without meritA. A folder with more than 1000 songs indicates a user's lack of organization for which the unit is not designed.B. A playlist of more than 500 songs is likewise absurd as sitting through several days of non-stop music is beyond anybody's physical capacity.C. The manual is certainly horrible but the controls are so intuitive that there is really no need for the manual. The design is just that good! The only thing I could not figure out was the HOLD feature (which was not in the manual but was in the website's FAQ).All in all AN EXCELENT PURCHASE.
I have owned this product for approxitmately 6 months now without any problems, only extreme enjoyment from the ease of use and picture quality I experience.I also own a MAG 19&quot; flat panel monitor which is fantastic; but I must say that this Samsung LCD provides a better picture and is only just under the viewable screen size when measured. When eyeballed the Samsmung gives the appearance of being larger than the MAG 19&quot;. For playing DVD's or watching TV the Monitor is excellant. If I use the S-video cable I get a quality picture when viewed on my 27&quot; Sony TV. The picture out to the TV is easy to adjust through the software to suit the preferences of the viewer.In addition games played on this monitor seem to come to life. The image displayed is a soft warm one; which makes you feel like you can crawl inside the screen and become part of the action.Currently I have three computer systems one using a hi-quality 17&quot; monitor. The 17&quot; pales some much in comparison that I am soon to purchase another Samsung 17&quot; LCD as a replacement.You don't have to believe me; just go down to your local computer store that carries this product and be amazed when you compare it to other monitors in the store.
The extender works well for extending...and allows me to get close without smashing my big nose. The issue I have with this extender is that it doesn't come with a pad for the eye, so you use the one that came with the camera. As a result the tolerances aren't correct and the pad continuely falls off the extender...I've considered gluing it to resolve the issue. This could be solved by including a pad with the extender or by making the attachment to the pad more than a pressure fit.
The Telrad finder helps me find objects in the sky in a big hurry. Instead of looking at an upside image of a small part of the sky with the finder scope, the Telrad gives you a bigger picture of the sky that you can quickly train your scope on with the red circles displayed on the glass screen. I mount the Telrad on my 4.5" Reflector with an equitorial mount. Normally it is a pain to find stuff in the sky looking thru the spotting scope and having to deal with the strange axis created by the equitorial mount. With the Telrad, it is kind of like training in on objects with an Etch-a-sketch.I also made some circles on transparency sheets to use with my sky charts making the device even more valuable for finding fainter objects in the sky.Overall, I am very satisfied with the product and it has tremendously increase my productivity while star gazing.
perfect timing - arrived just as i found a very long file i needed to print! i always use these and have never had a problem.
I cannot tell you how many times I have been off with my camera, lots of batteries, and I think enough memory, and had to miss some great shots because my cards were full. Not any more. The other great thing is you can check out your shots, zoom in on them to be sure you captured it as well as the cameras' screen said you did, and then save them into a folder to later put onto your computer. No more having my computer filled with the not-so-hot pictures to try and find time to glean out the good ones and exit the bad ones. I do that well before the photo gets near the computer. I can rate them, move them, make a presentation with them, so I am far ahead of schedule by the time I reach my computer. I have a back up battery, but so far I have not had to use it.
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've bought lots of different transmitters. Granted, mostly super cheap ones. And for the price, this transmitter is powerful and reliable, plut it leaves room for something else to be plugged in on top of it. Super handy. Works on nearly any channel you put it on, even overpowering popular radio stations.
This memory stick case is durable enough to protect your memory sticks from damage. It is adequate to hold all your memory sticks since it can hold up to 8. This presents the quandry when you only have 1 or 2 to store. The case is both fairly large and heavy.
Great legacy-IBM styled keyboard. Comfortable to type on. Includes two basic Windows keys for Start and context menus. Keys have a slightly muted 'clicky' sound, so if you want a quiet keyboard, look elsewhere.Overall quality seems pretty good, but, of course, only time will tell. With many very good $10-$20 keyboard alternatives available, I was expecting a bit more from this one in terms of construction quality and features for the price -- hence 4 vs. 5 stars. For example, the keyboard shell is flexible rather than hard plastic, so holding both ends you can twist the keyboard (though obviously you would not normally be doing this). Also, the keyboard has only a PS2 connector, with no USB option and no backlight illumination.
It was exactly what I ordered and it was shipped right out. I would buy from this seller again.
I bought this for use at school. It works well as a digital microscope for elementary purposes, but does not function well for a document camera like some of the reviews claimed.
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.
I've been looking for a Hi Fi case similar to this, costing at $150. I elected to wait and search further. Have not taken the Hi Fi outside yet for this reason. Found the Griffin case on Amazon and was VERY similar to the one I was looking at for a much higher price. For the price of $24.99, I was extremely happy with the case fit, the sound of the Hi Fi, and it had enough storage room for my accessories. Can not complain about this product at all. Looking forward to it going with me to the park, woods, pool, beach, etc. Great buy!
I had been looking for a 25 ft black cords for weeks. I use these with my DJ business. The only Black Cables that I could find were either 15 or 50 feet long. Now we get to the prices...always low economical and worth shopping on Amazon!!!
This is my fourth scanner. Each time I got one, I had a dream that I would use it a lot, and just throw away documents that I've scanned. With this, you can actually do that.This is one of the few computer gadgets I've ever owned that does exactly what it is supposed to do, does it exceedingly well, does it fast, and does it without a lot of hassle or problems. I've never had any kind of problem in the 5 or so months I've been using it, and I've now scanned 2,841 pages (the software has an automatic page counter). The quality is outstanding. The Acrobat software, alone, costs about as much as the scanner, which comes with the full version.I don't usually write reviews, but this product is so good, I couldn't resist. BUY IT!
If you need 8 MP image quality in a compact digital camera, then you won't go wrong with this camera. It has earned superb reviews in several photography and computer magazines for its compact size, ease of use, and superb optical quality. Admittedly, it isn't nearly as quiet as a Leica 35mm rangefinder camera, especially under low light conditions, but nonetheless it will suffice for most types of digital photography. Panasonic has done a fine job in offering a range of digital cameras laden with features such as superb Leica zoom lenses at prices which are comparable to the competition from Canon and Nikon. This new Lumix is not only yet another fine offering from Panasonic, but judging from its specifications, looks to be among the best in its class.
When I bought this little Jensen MR-400, I didn't think about the purchase all that much. It was right before the massive midwest blackout in the summer of '03. During the blackout, it became my constant companion. It was the only way to get a little news about what was happening and the progress (if any) to ending it. And it worked well.Its small proportions shouldn't fool you. The sound it generates is quite impressive. Of course, it doesn't have digital tuning so stations are a bit hard to find and lock onto but once you do, it hangs right in there. The antenna is quite long and maybe one drawback is that it nearly outweighs the radio. If you fully extend the antenna, it is hard to keep it upright but it also performs quite well on its back. I can get a couple of TV stations with it but that's not my main interest. The battery life is excellent in this model.If you're looking for a small, inexpensive portable that gets good AM/FM, this little guy is hard to beat.
Had this item for less than one year, used it only seldom with great care...it broke and Sony wants $175 to fix it. NEVER buy a sony
This device was a breeze to install and works well in capturing video from my DVR as well as my camcorder. The only problem I have encountered is with the included MovieShop 6.5 software. I am running Windows XP and my system meets all the requirements. However, even with a clean install, the Movieshop program simply does not run on my computer. Luckily, I have another video editing and DVD burning program that easily integrates with the files I capture with this device. I suspect there is some conflict between the included MovieShop program and a pre-existing one on my computer. However, I have neither the time nor the patience to troubleshoot this problem.The video quality is good, although I find the sound to be a bit distorted.
I got these babies about 2 weeks ago from Amazon.They are not as compact as I thought.I think that this is an excellent speaker for the price I paid (400$ / Pair), but I don't think spending the original price (600$) is reasonable, and not because of sound quality.Actually I haven't decided if I'm going to keep mine or not.I live in Oklahoma and it's very difficult to buy speakers over here, because you don't have selection of speakers that you can audit.I love British speakers and they are very expansive in the States.Let's get to business: sound quality is superb. Very effective and punchy low end without neglecting the high end which performs great clarity and a very open sound.Bi-Amping is significantly, unbelievably effective. I did it with a pretty powerful NAD receiver and the compatible power amp. Amazing sound and capability.The negative side (critical to me but does not effect the rate, just because of the price I paid): UK speakers which are made in China, I don't think that this is suitable for speakers (and I didn't notice any comment regarding that on Amazon), terrible grills - I don't know how long they will last, also I don't like the finish (vinyl that I'm not sure how durable it will be and how they will look like in few years).Bottom Line: great sound but still hesitating due to the built quality, I'm eager to get something like Monitor Audio Silver 6/8 or the astonishing Wharfedale Pacific Evo 30 but they are more than twice the price I paid and I'm not sure that the sound is any better.If you can compromise about the built and you get them, try Bi-Amping with quality compatible Amps and you get a high end sound.
I purchased this scanner at a local store for around the same as Amazon. I plugged it in to my iMac running OS X and iPhoto worked like a champ. This is an incredible bargain scanner. There are some slight annoyances with OS X but not like some of the USB XP issues that I've heard about on various sites. This scanner is NOT DIRECTLY STATED as being compatible with Mac OS X. I've tested this unit in Panther and it also works great. Keep in mind that this scanner is a low-resolution scanner and shouldn't be purchased if you're being picky with detail.
These speakers will not operate noise free. They are prone to unknown interference. I don't have any 900mhz devices in my home, but these speakers constantly pop while audio is playing. If the speakers are in very close proximity to the transmitter, the popping is minimized.
I bought the L400 and 500 recorders, and am disapointed in the sound quality with both. The 500 had a real &quot;tinny&quot; sound, and unsuitable for dictation. The 400 has a loud motor whine on playback (which doesn't happen if I play the same tape back on a Sony recorder), and a similar tinny sound. Olympus recorders seem to be well constructed, compact, and great gadgets. But, the sound quality is inferior, and causes me not to recommend them until Olympus makes this better. My various Sony recorders are so far superior in sound quality that Olympus should be ashamed. Is my experience unique?
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.
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.
I was losing my stations that I liked and they were about 80 miles away. This antenna cured that. They come in crisp and clear now. I was able to mount it under cover so the weather won't really affect it, but it can be mounted outside completely if you want.
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.
This kit eliminates lots of trial and error with different brands, different thread pitches, misfits, etc. Now I can know that all the screws are the same thread, same size, and with different lengths I can customize as needed. I would recommend this to anyone.
The keyboard is excellent and is a replacement, so I knew what to expect. The only strange thing is that it did not come in a Microsoft box, and I originally questioned whether it is new (as advertised)or refurbished. But I am now sure it is new, and it works perfectly. Even came with a driver and program disc.
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.
I have not used this for the music player but for the Voice recordings, it is just amazing. Great quality and fit iright in the pocket of your shirt.Great when in the field taking images with the 8x10 or in the office just making notes.Cant go wrong highly recommend.
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.
I bought this piece of junk in April, 2011. I had to delay installation due to unforseen circumstance. When I installed it in my Windows 7 rig, I found that it didn't work. Belkin support gave me the bad news, no Windows 7 driver. No drivers for versions beyond Windows XP and 2000.This information does not appear on the product page or the details page on Amazon.com. My assessment on this transaction is that it's a real screw job.
This is not a &#34;heavy duty&#34; light stand. It is not even a medium duty. I would suggest it is a light duty light stand. I am keeping it only because I may have a use for it with a small flash later on. But I am definitely going to have to buy a REAL. Heavy Duty from a more reliable brand like manfrotto. I should have known that you get what you pay for.
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 bought with the intent on organizing my DVD collection. They look great on a shelf, but once you load 64 DVDs into the cases they have a very hard time staying shut. I ended up having to put an elastic around the top and bottom in order for it to stay closed, which kinda defeated the whole purpose of buying them in the first place. I would stick to a case that zips around so you don't have this problem.
They aren't kidding when they say you can take 1600 shots with one of these things. They last forever.However, it is always a good idea to have a backup. ;)As the previous reviewer mentioned, these batteries are made in China.
I ordered the headphone set largely based on the glowing Amazon reviews. I have not had them very long or used them very much yet. But at this point I am very satisfied with them. Even though the headphones are marked right and left it has taken me a while to get used to how to put them on, however with more use I am sure it will become more natural. I recommend them.
OK, I admit that even though I was told this was a super fast computer, I feared buying an Apple. Why? Because after 35 years of computer operation I had yet to ever own an apple, or even operate one for more than a half hour at a time while borrowing a friend's when I was traveling.After only two hours of setting up my brand new incredible machine, and playing around a little bit with it (yes, I actually used the book and mostly the help icon), I am beside myself with thrilledness. This is by far the fastest, nicest, easiest to use machine I have operated in 35 years. I LOVE the dashboard! I've already configured it with 8 of my special websites, including my stocks. A split second and it all appears on the screen.Really I can't say enough about this machine. I read that someone was uncomfortable with the heat produced by the battery but the only time I noticed that was the very first time I charged it up. Now even while charging the temperature is not uncomfortable. And one of the best parts? The life of the battery puts my former Dell computers to absolute shame!I had ordered another Dell with the VISTA operating system a couple of months ago. VISTA was so bad (in less than two weeks it was stalling on me, along with numerous other problems) that I returned the computer for a full refund ........ and spent a tad bit more money buying this incredible MacBook Pro.My recommendation for anyone who's checking these out is this: don't skimp on the fun stuff, like extra high speed RAM. I put 3 gigs into mine of high speed and might even add 1 more gig as it is so awesome to play with something this fast. I have 6 windows open right now, going back and forth between all, and in addition am operating iChat (pretty cool stuff) and this little baby is lightning fast.This MacBook has made me a computer Princess! I cannot envision ever returning to the PC world!!
I bring this with me to camp, and have had it since 2002. It has put up with the abuse of other campers, counslers, dust on it, sand being kicked into it, and it still works great.The XM service itself is great (mainly because I can listen to all of my baseball games), and the subscription fee is only good if you are into that kind of pay style.As for the sound of the boombox, it's defintley not AMAZING, but is way above average, maybe B+ to A- range. If you live ina place with bad satlleite reception inside for whatever reason, you may need a more powerful antenna, longer cord, etc... Mine does cut out once in a while but it is only mildly disracting as it goes right back after a few seconds of blank sound.All in all this is a great little boombox that keeps your new SkyFi2 sexy and sleek and provides great sound too. Highly reccomend and would give to anyone looking to give their XM a lot of wear.
I tried this converter with D300 and 70-300VR, autofocus deos not work, which really does not matter that much, but it also does not expose properly - camera does not meter properly with it. Not usefull for this camera and lens combination.
Had an old drive and the DVD's sometimes didn't burn correctly or were not recognized. I got a new DVD-RW drive and I can see now how reliable these discs are. Haven't had a single one fail yet and they work in every other drive with no problems, even at 16X!
As others have indicated, this unit is just awful. Runs hot, very difficult to configure, my unit failed within a few weeks. Generally speaking I like DLink stuff because it's simple, down-to-earth, and easy to configure. What a mistake the DWL-G820 has been. It's even been discontinued at the store where I bought it -- too many returns. Pass on this one.
After looking at cameras with not many more features than the C200 and priced out of my price range I had almost given up buying a digital camera.Then I found this site and read the tech info and comments and decided to check them out.Sure glad I did .It works great, good quality pics, easy to use, nice size and appearance
This second generation Nano is much better than the first. No scratches, and all around better design. I can't live without it!
This cable did not work with my Inspiron laptop and Vizio TV. I had to send it back. Bought a different cable from target and it worked fine.
When I installed this router, I had to have an internet connection to update the software and to continue the installation. I guess they assume you are upgrading the router from another model so you have an existing connection. I have Cablevision Optimum Online and I am getting about 28 mbps which is pretty fast. The router was pretty easy to install and the wizard helped you out for simpler stuff. If you go into more advanced functions, you can setup wireless, firewall, DHCP, etc. through their easy to use menus. So far it's working perfectly 24/7 and no dropped connections or loss in speed. Definitely would recommend this router to anybody even if it is still draft N standard.
I have been very happy with the quality of items produced by this printer. It's also got a sheetfeeder which means it can double as a real fax machine. Amazing that for the same cost as a standalone fax you can get something with so much more functionality.
Easy set up. Excellent reception. 5 stars. I am not a computer geek, but I had no problems with install.
An SLR camera looks a little frightening for an amateur... but Nikon makes it easy for you. I've learned a lot.This is a great product, with amazing results. I'm extremely pleased with it.
I WOULD RECOMMEND BUYING THIS MODEL but wished I had read a review like this one first to save me a bunch of time - which, is why I write this. I hope it helps...First, I bought this as a factory reconditioned item January 4th, 2005 at Staples. Normally, I would never consider buying a reconditioned printer, but at $70.00 USD, what the heck - Staples is easy going and never gave me any return problems.CAUTION - this printer (or any other - anymore) DOES NOT COME WITH THE USB CABLE. You must buy it seperately.FIRST TIME SET-UP: I have learned from years of frustration with HP drivers, it is just easier to get the quick hookup sheet and follow it exactly as it says. Even if you are a computer expert, save yourself the hassles, swallow your pride, and use the hookup sheet. Many of the other review posts I've read that complain about problems after installation, would not have had any problems if they just followed this simple rule. The instructions are easy to follow for any level computer user.Now with that said, I will say that it took FOREVER to finish the software install. I believe it took so long because it was looking for every possible picture file in every possible location on my hard drive.PRINTING: This printer prints very well - exceptional for $70.00 :) Although, it does not print even close to the speeds shown on the box. But, in HP's defense, I haven't found an ink jet printer yet that does, by any manufacturer. Draft mode is fast, Normal Draft mode is a very nice feature that is in between draft and normal. Example: Text printing with some colors and tables, I printed about 1 page every 8-10 seconds in draft mode, every 40 seconds in normal draft mode, and a grueling 1 minute and 50 seconds for normal mode. I didn't even try best mode because I didn't have the patience, and I wasn't printing photos.READ THIS IF PRINTING ON ANY DIFFERENT PAPER STOCK. Boy I wish someone told me this - would have been great to actually put it in the online manual. When printing on labels, thicker paper, greeting cards, transparencies, etc... Go to printer preferences, change the paper style to "OTHER SPECIALTY PAPER". This will solve the - PAPER DOESN'T FEED PROPERLY problem I have read about in other posted reviews (and had myself). I was ready to chuck this printer through the window after ruining countless labels - not to mention lots of ink (printing in normal mode). Fortunately I happened upon this new-to-me feature (PAPER STYLE) while trying desperately to fix this problem.SCANNING: Worked fine - no problems. Not the best scanner in the world, but again - for $70.00 you can't go wrong here.COPYING: Worked fine - no complaints.LAST COMMENT: This printer is LOUD! No matter what you do (print, scan, copy), it sounds like something might not be put together right. I have just learned to get used to it and not print after everyone else in household has gone to sleep.Hope this helps...Bonz
I've had 4 digital cameras,after 15 years of amateur film photography. This is my first DSLR (4th digicam, 2 SLR).I bought this camera about 4 months from amazon. It is a certainly remarkable camera. Be warned though: the quality of the images this camera takes depend highly on which lenses you use, so if you want crystal clear, sharp, contrasty images, be prepared to spend mucho cash on good lenses.
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 have a 15.4 inch Dell Inspiron E1505 and this product is little smaller than my lap top, but it doesn't matter coz lap top can't slip on it while on my lap and the fans on the cooling pad need to cool only the back part of the lap top that gets warm. But, IT DOES COOL DOWN the computer, the fan in the lap top is almost never running coz this cooling pad is doing a great job. It doesn't use much of the battery at all and is so lite so I can take it with my computer in the bag. I am so glad I bought this, and for $15 I couldn't get a better cooling pad.Main points:1. cools down the lap top great, computer never gets warm and fan in the lap top never turns on since the cooling pad is doing it instead2. doesn't use much of the battery at all even though its running all the time3. its so lite since its made of plastic that you can carry it in the bag with your lap top. And it is not a cheap plastic you can't easily bend it or brake it4. Its NOISELESS, you can't hear it at all!I love this product, its worth even more money than it costs.
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.
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!
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.
My regular channels came in great...some of my HD channels would stutter. Installed this baby and the signal is great. Picture is pure and no more stutter!
Seems to be ok - can't really judge upon reliability - just a bunch of DVDs sitiing on a shelf now. Price is ok.
a year ago I went to purchase a trackball mouse, I wanted Logitech since I have always had a good track record with them, all I could find was the Microsoft D67-00001 Trackball Optical Mouse locally, so I purchased it, one trackball works as well as the next right? NOOOO I spend 90% of my working day on my computer, and the MS mouse drove me nuts! (see review posted on MS mouse for the details of the nightmare I endured) I finally treated myself to the trackball I wanted in the first place, I deserve it darn it! I received it today, ripped it out of the box and plugged it into my machine and away I went. Of course it plugged in and worked immediately with XP. I went to use the trackball and zoom across the page, it is smooth as silk. You may think, it's a trackball, what's all the excitement about? It is a huge improvement on what I have been dealing with for a year now. The action is smooth, it feels comfortable in my hand, much improvement over the last mouse hell I had to deal with. Yes, I lost two buttons, and I do miss the ease of backing out of a webpage with one click. The tradeoff I accepted for that was the smooth scrolling, the clean mechanism, the not needing to clean out the ball five times a day, I didn't need to alter this mouse to work right out of the box, and it is actually less bulky and forms to the hand much better than the MS mouse it replaced. If you are looking at the above picture be warned, this mouse has a red ball, not grey... so if you are buying it only for the cute grey ball you will be disappointed ;p So, all in all, great price, great trackball, great investment. I am a happy camper.
After hearing so much about standby power we bought this just to see what was happening at our house. I found some surprising things like the home theater receiver on standby costs us 3.00 a month, the router and modem cost around 2.50 and the computer being on adds only about 70 cents. Surprising to me. Anyhow, I guess by unplugging the receiver I can save $36 a year and pay for this meter.Overall, I like the meter, it does what it's supposed to and inputting the electric rate saves a little math.
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.
Nice graphics for the price. Had some minor problems with getting it to work on my pc, but customer service was very helpful and prompt with responding to and fixing the problem.
The Archos JBM 20 has an impressive list of features, but suffers seriously in the quality department. The battery level meter is seriously flawed, and the many firmware updates aimed at fixing it have failed. It jumps around like break dancer on crack. Often, even after fully discharging and charging it, it will show the battery as empty, and will shut itself down repeatedly as you're listening to music. Then, magically, you turn it on and the battery is full. The earphone jack is cheap, and after a few months of use, the inner contact bends inward, and the audio starts cutting out. I now have to hold my thumb over the jack and press down to hear the audio. Either the camera or the the still/video firmware are also of very poor quality. Both still and video are riddled with color artifacts. And the video, contrary to what their website says, is not MPEG, but AVI, and the picture size is limited to somthing like 320 X 240 pixels. Archos advertises this unit as a pocket VCR to be used for playback on a TV, but they don't mention that it can only play back video that is AVI/320X240/Simple compression and at a certain frame rate, so count on most of your video files being useless on this machine. My JBM 20 also has a big skipping problem, jumping back and forth between several tracks. The rechargable batteries cannot be removed or replaced without opening the case, and thus voiding the warrantee. Don't worry about the warrantee though. You have to have the serial number printed on the back to make a warrantee claim, and mine rubbed off after three days of normal use. And even if I had the number, it would'nt do any good, since Archos never responds to any support request by phone or by email. Personally, I would never buy another Archos product. Look for similar multifunction portable devices forthcoming from Panasonic and other brands. An impressive list of features is great, but features that actually work are better.
Initially, sound was good compared with the competition. But within a couple of weeks, I started getting all sorts of crackling sounds. The problem is probably in the submini phone plug making a poor connection with the handset. I had the same trouble with several handsets.I have put the product in the trash.
the system stop to work after few hours, then I have to turn it on again, DO NOT WAIST YOUR MONEY
This USB-to-Ethernet adaptor would not install on my Dell laptop. Plug and play thinks it is a bluetooth device of some sort. Belkin tech support could not resolve the issue.
This ingeniously elegant product works beautifully to take the harshness and flattening out of the on-camera flash.
This thing is awesome. It's easy to use and clean which is what I was looking for. It doesn't take up very much space but it doesn't fit in any of my kitchen drawers. I wish it were a little thinner or my drawers a little deeper.
I have had my epson 2200 for over six years now, and it is still going strong. Yes, it uses a lot of ink, and yes, the ink is expensive, but the results are well worth it. I find it works better if it is used often.This is not a printer for the timid. However, if you are willing to spend the time learning about the color management, and calibrations, the unit delivers spectacular prints.
I was extremely excited about buying a Zune. I owned an ipod several months back but its hard drive died and it's warranty had expired, so I decided to try a different mp3 player. Delivery was great and in time, but unfortunately not all things that come in pretty boxes are good anymore. Not only was I surprised that a real charger didn't come with it, but also the fact that it wouldn't even turn on. I connected it to my computer to multiple ports, but no sign of life. Even the hold button came off. A new Zune with a flimsy hold button?I was very dissapointed. Not only does the iPod beat it in terms of design and finness, but in price too. I went out and purchased an 80 gb ipod for $250, had no problems with it and managed to get it synched perfectly.I read several reviews before purchasing my Zune - may of them were very negative, but I simply assumed that it was just a bad experience with the Zune. The Zune in itself is a bad experience. At least the 30 gb version. Maybe the 2nd generation picked up on its defects and improved, but if you want a sleek, light-weight and long battery mp3 player, stick to the ipod. Not only will you get more of what you pay for, but you will also get less headaches.
I bought this filter mainly to keep dirt and dust out of my camcorder lens (Sony HDR-CX110), but when I point it toward a window (indoors), I see a purple spot or two. If I remove it, it looks fine. I'm not sure how it'll work outside, haven't tried it yet. I'll update this review later if it works better (or worse). For now, it'll keep out some dust and dirt, I guess.P.S. - I cleaned the filter and re-attached it, same deal.Later that day: I did some searching on the Internet, and found that the filter can cause the flare, so it's probably not unique to my situation. I'll still use it to keep junk out of my lens, but remove it if I get the purple spots.Update: I did some video outside, it looked fine. I avoided aiming it toward the sun, no problems. I removed it to see if there was any difference, but didn't notice any, so the filter doesn't seem to make videos look worse. So, I've updated my rating to 5 stars.
I ordered this for my "new" Dell Dimension 4300 running Windows XP sp2. It's an old model computer (2001), but it was brand when I got it last week cause the person I got it from had it unopened in the box in his apartment for 6 years. Only problem was the USB was still 1.1. It took forever to transfer date from my 2.0 External Hard drive. I installed this USB high speed card in my PC in less than 5 minutes, booted up and after Windows installed the necessary drivers, was ready to go. I was back to 2.0! I'm actually surprised how simple it was to install and that it instantly turned this PC into a 2.0. Very happy with this purchase. Sorry to hear about the trouble Dustin Zuch had with it. I've had similar problems trying to install other hardware so I know just what he's talking about, but for me and this system, it installed without a hitch.
The picture was good but the TV is very fragile and not suited for regular use. My one-year-old poked the TV with a nerf bat and the TV stopped working. Sharp refuses to replace/fix the TV.
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.
This is a high quality product at a great price - I use it for powerpoint presentations, which are made up mostly of color photos, and I'm just as happy with the picture quality when I use this 25' cable as I am when I use the 6' cable that came with my digital projector. I also received this order very quickly.
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.
Garmin GTM-12 FM Traffic Receiver for Traffic-Enabled GPS Navigators (010-00396-10)Got this and connected it the same day it arrived and I started getting traffic information almost immediately. Took a trip and not only was I alerted to heavy traffic in the Los Angeles area but also Las Vegas and Denver. Now I will be waiving to all the stalled motorists as I zip by on surface streets when the freeways are a parking lot.Thank you Garmin!
It is junk! This was a "nearly new" used unit about a year old. The previous owner had run it only a few times before switching to another unit and mothballing this one. I ran it about 5 to 6 times before all control inputs, either via the remote or directly on the unit, froze. You can view the live video inputs, but that is all you can do! From other negative user inputs on this unit, you get the idea that Samsung really put out a bad design in this unit. Stay away from it, especially "used" units as people are dumping them!When it did run, the "search" feature was very slow, even with only a few days recorded. I experienced a lot of the same problems others experienced with the exception of the hard drive failure.You are fairly warned!
Memory worked exactly as described. no problems with the product. greatly improved computer response time and program loading issues quickly.
The reason I pick this bag was the padding. It was the best kind I saw. My laptop is a 15.4 inch widescreen and it just barely squeezes in, it's a tight fit but worth it for the PADDING (lol). It looks nice, though the little plastic 'no fall' deals look kind of goofy. You can't get much more than laptop (plus accessories-mouse, charger, etc) one school book and folder in there, but that's to be expected. It's got lots of little compartments for pens, pencils and what not, and a cool feature is cup holder that can be folded and zipped up!
Actually I had purchased this product more than a year ago.But only after Linksys release the latest firmware 1.4g together with SNMP utility 1.7d.2, it become really usefull item.I live 4 km from my office - a 10 story building, at 14th floor of multi tenant building. I purchased a RPTNC to N male jumper/adapter, 20 ft of LMR-400 cable and a 24 dB gain semi grid parabolic antenna. I installed them on each end (one in my office, another one in my condo's). With little pointing work, voila, I got connected to my office at 11 Mbps (actually I run Linux server at the office, and I got FTP throughput of 5.5 Mbps from home to office, a very good number).
After trying three different Multifunction machines, (2 HP's and 1 Epson) and returning them, I've finally found one that does what it is supposed to do. I currently have a Compaq laptop and Powerbook G4. This printer was a breeze to set up on both. The scanning feature is wonderful. All of my scans have come out true to the original. The fax works great, never had any trouble sending or receiving. The only problem I can come up with is that when you are printing color documents, they can be pretty slow. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.
I popped in to say that I have had this drive since 2004, and for two of the past 4.5 years it was abused as my primary media and data drive. She's still ticking as my always-on OS image and music backup.Funny thing about HDD reviews. People who get burned are more likely to be inspired to write reviews, just as news networks don't sell ads by reporting the good news. Everyone knows that you gamble a bit with mechanical drives no matter the vendor, and we will continue to do so until SSD becomes capacious and cheap enough to overtake their comparably goofy older brothers. Anyway, I'm just here to tell you that this thing has been abused and is still going strong.Cons (to be fair): It's large. Appx. 9" in length. Noisier than others, but quieter than others, too.Though it's large, it looks *really* good. Very sleek. I gave it four stars not because I deducted one, but because I feel that five stars should be reserved for something that really blows the socks off.
Some of the cap replacements are either not made by Nikon, or the picture shows a Nikon cap but that is not actually what you're getting. This product is exactly as pictured, it is a Nikon replacement cap.
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.
I'm running my monitor at 1600x1200 60Hz. Cable received is as advertised in the description and works perfectly. Highly recommended.
I've been using this and like it says it does bring the details out especially when it comes to landscapes. I've used it to make the oceans for fleshed out and skies bluer instead of it being dull. I love this polarizer and couldn't imagine how long I haven't been using one. Granted, theres always photoshop, but, this would eliminate some of the problems that you would face right off the bat.For me, I think its worth the purchase.
The manual tells you to wait one full minute after switching and not to move the mouse or press its button while switching. It takes somewhere between 5 seconds and never to start responding to your mouse or keyboard after switching. But because you don't know how long it's going to take to respond, you have to sit and wait, hoping that in a minute or so, it might work.It switches on its own, and doesn't like to switch when you ask it to. This is a deadly combination; it might randomly jump to the other computer and leave you stranded while it decides to hang out and ignore your request to go back to what you were doing. However, when it does go back... you have to wait for the keyboard and mouse to get picked up again. So when it randomly switches, you're looking at a couple of minutes of waiting and hoping. Literally.I've experienced these problems with two desktops attached to the switch, and with a laptop and a desktop.If your company frowns on loud bursts of profuse, ear-searing profanity, don't use this product... it'll get you fired. Only purchase this if you've daydreamed about going postal but can't seem to find that final straw to make you snap.
I purchased this unit about two years ago, and it's something I regret. After trying this unit on three different machines under four operating systems (Windows XP, ME, 98 and Linux [Fedora Core]), getting it to cooperate with each system was anything but your standard &quot;plug and play&quot; operation. What HP's customer support doesn't tell you is that for some versions of the popular Nero CD-authoring suite, you are required to download a separate file in order for the software to detect your burner. Based on my experiences with Windows 98, I simply could not get this burner to interact with any burning applications other than to use it as a floppy-like storage drive. Even after upgrading to the latest Windows 98 drivers, the burner failed to behave as it should. Windows XP is a mixed bag, sometimes this burner works, sometimes it doesn't. While Windows was able to detect the drive, and provided you had the proper drivers, the drive was able to burn audio CDs under Windows Media Player. To burn other formats, Nero was required (the bundled software is garbage, don't even touch it), and often this required the Nero fix mentioned earlier (required for the latest version of Nero). Surprisingly, with an older version of Nero (5.5), the burner worked right out of the box. I was burning audio and data CDs, as well as a VCD and SVCD discs. Furthermore, the burner performed flawlessly for me under Windows ME, regardless of which version of Nero I installed.Linux is just out of the question. While the drive was detected and installed automatically under Fedora Core 2, you simply cannot burn data to a USB-connected CDRW drive. From what I read on a Linux FAQ, USB cd-burning has yet to be implemented. So, for those of you looking for a cheap solution for CD authoring with Linux, this isn't it.When this unit works, it's great. When this unit fails to work, expect to lose some hair trying to fix everything. USB is great, but it isn't for CD burning. Stick with an internal drive.
Couldn't be any happier with these headphones. Work great with my ipod and my computer. Comfortable, light and sound is great. Price was great too.
Great Backpack it will keep my notebook intact and safe, not very stylish but its small, compact and it will protect your notebook just fine (better then many backpacks I've see before)and the price great.
I too wanted to like this. My expectations were pretty low - play music, have a few pictures of the baby.The hardware itself is OK, though other than the screen size nothing makes you say "wow, that's nice."The software is somewhere between tedious and a nightmare.- What genius at Microsoft thought that when you install, the Zune software should automatically pull in every picture on your all your hard drives, without asking you? I have tens of GB of photos, I don't want them on my Zune. I had to figure out how to stop it, manually specify folders, erase the Zune. It imported some playlists I didn't want it to, so it took me a while to figure out that I had to delete those so it would let me delete some music I didn't want on. Uggh. If it had just asked what folders I wanted imported at the beginning, it would have avoided all that.- Irony of ironies, it will automatically import all kinds of stuff I don't want, but it won't automatically import the music I want it to - I have to do it manually. There are folders that it imported one song, but not the others. It turns out it's missed about 20% of my songs. I can sort of fix that by dragging the folders (in the Windows file view) and dropping them onto the Zune library view. It seems like it probably got all the songs, but I didn't need to waste time on that.More of the same tired Microsoft approach. We know what's best for you - have it *our* way!
This system is great. you can turn the volume up quite loud and will not hear the costomary static. It has great responce and the controls are very easy to use. No complaints at all. The design is also flawless and fits in anywhere. And great price!
The remote control never worked. I was trying something else for a while, cause i thought the remote was working, but today I took my car the the shop, and they tried the GPS unit with another remote, and it worked just fine.Now I can't return the product. so it sucks.
I bought the Philips HTS3544 this evening and I returning it tomorrow morning. It only took me long enough to open the box before I realized it would be useless to me. All of the speakers are hardwired to their cheap standard 20 gauge wire and they have special plug-ins into the unit so you can't just open the speakers and replace the wire with better. I have spend $200 in wiring my theater with 12 guage so I wouldn't have to have wire running all along my floor. If you want a simple bookcase unit, go for it, it may be great, but for a more custom installion, this mickey mouse arrangement just doesn't cut it. Philips, why would you design such limitations into your product? Shame on you.
The material is not as high quality as Apple's chargers, but frankly, $0.46??? Who cares? It gets the job done! My iPod Classic didn't burn or explode or did anything dramatic, as some reviewers hinted it might happen - it just charged normally. Great purchase for such little money.
When I first got this I went to hook it up and thought it didn't work on my DEH-P360. I just needed to enable the AUX on the deck. Turn the power off, click on the function (same way to change the clock) keep pushing function and it will arrive at a screen AUX: OFF. Press up to enable. Everything works great.
Do not be deceived by the photo this thing is tiny. If that is what you are looking very small low volume very portable I suppose it is ok but over price for what you get. I think $30.00 would have been about right. There is no bass response and for there size how could there be. I am keeping them but only because they are so small they might come in handy for hotel use only! The packaging is very cool but the fidelity is non existent.
I have had a pair of PLA-400 running for about a year now and the only problem I would warn you about is this: house wiring is not always consistantly good. I have had to move it to different sockets looking for the best connection. Also have a pair of PLA-100's connecting a router in one building to a computer in another building, works but same thing. In fact the quality changed after a while and I moved it. Later I found a loose connection in a socket. They run hot and I did have to return one PLA-100 for replacement but overall they work good and I have no fear of using PLA-400 especially. About to buy another pla400 to connect a media center PC in the viewing room to view downloaded movies on a plasma screen. I think the powerline adapters are more reliable than WLAN.
I'm using this cassette to listen to songs from an LG env touch cell phone on a 2005 Hyundai santa fe monsoon cassette player, for a car, it works great so far, my price was 9.99, i wouldn't pay more for any Cassette adapter.
This is really a nice bag.One can buy this for the price given.Its a best buy for the price provided in the site.The looka nd feel also is good.
I am truly impressed with this headset. It fits the head snugly and not too tight. It has a reasonable weight, not too heavy and the adjustable mic (for length) works very well. I can't comment on how I sound :-) but the good clarity of the mic during internet telephony was commented on. The headphones sound quite good, large 40mm drivers do bring out the bass very well. The mids and highs are all clean, without distortion.The unit is constructed of good quality plastic with the mic on a swivel joint on the left earpiece. The swivelling joint is stiff and has not yet become loose :-). Time will tell though. The padded earpieces are covered with a nice airy cloth material, and it is very comfortable when worh for long durations. The headband is fairly easy to adjust and once adjusted doesn't slip.All in all this a really nice headset. I use mine for internet telephony and it works a charm. Constructed well, sounds excellent, good adjustability with volume control and mic mute on the cord. There is also a neat little lapel clip if you need to secure the cord and (controls) in place. A good buy ... get one.
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 used this kit in the past (early 2000's) to clean my Nikon D1x and Nikon D2x. It worked well. When I got back into photography with the Nikon D800e, I wanted a good cleaning kit, this forms one part of that kit. It delivers clean air for blowing out dust and other particles on the camera's sensor and mirror chamber. I also use it to blow off any dust on my lenses. I find it far better than the typical hand blower, which just pushes dirty air around your camera.I also purchased additional CO2 cartridges (2 packs) which will last for years of normal camera cleaning.
It was all it was advertised to be,and more. I am very please with this product, and the service that was provided.
I picked up a Humminbird 160 pirhanamax portable fish finder this year and tried to use the original transducer for ice fishing. It did work without too much trouble, but I didn&#8217;t like the weight of the transducer pulling on a signal cable that wasn't intended to suspend the transducer in water. I also had a couple instances of my finder &#34;fuzzing&#34; when the temperature got around -20. I Googled an ice fishing transducer for my unit and was pleasantly surprised that Amazon had one. I ordered it and got it two days later and it was in the ice four days after order. We fished in -20 all day with no problems whatsoever. I was surprised with how much more sensitive it was to a smaller jig and really happy with not having to keep adjusting the transducer in order to keep it parallel with the lake bottom. I think that Humminbird did an excellent job at making sure all the necessary parts were provided. The transducer came with a support cable that removes any tension on the signal cable by caging around the transducer and hooking to the unit for support. It was easy to adjust for ice thickness and I liked that the cable was much shorter for ice fishing purposes. Taking your transducer in and out of the ice checking for fish all day has to take its toll on your unit. This provides the answer to that problem and more.
This Camera bag is a good one. It works well with the Canon Rebel 2000 and the big pouch is large enough for the camera and the lens that comes with it. The flap pouch is good for things like lens tissue and other small things. And the pouch under the flap is great for glasses or film. The one problem that I have with it is that it is a little small. There is not much room for extra film, and I find the mesh poches almost worthless. I would give this 4.5 stars if I could.
super quick charger can take 320 mins to charge four batteries. very dissapointed with product. avoid it
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.
I work for a company that manufactures laser comm transceivers. The management/configuration interface choices are serial or Ethernet. It is simpler to use the serial for some things (including CLI/Hyperterminal) for advanced internal configuration while on site with customers. My IBM Thinkpad does not have a serial port. That's where the Belkin F5U409 adapter comes in. I loaded the driver from the CD-Rom, and plugged it in. It works without issue. I rely on this adapter nearly daily and it has not failed me once.
Wireless is where it's at. Just plug in the base unit, pop some batteries in the mouse and thats all you do. The mouse is comfortable, sized for normal human hands and has great accuracy. Precise movements are a snap, buttons feel great, the wheel has good feedback. I just can't use non-wheel mice any more.I've never been a big fan of logitech keyboards but their mice are first rate.
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.
Bought one of these in a jam when we were in Door County; we accidentally left our charger and spare battery for a Sony A-350 camera at home. There aren't many camera stores in the area, but we found this charger randomly at a department store. IT WORKED LIKE A CHARM. The actual charge time for an info-Lithium is more like 1.5 hours, but the difference is by no means a problem. The best thing is that we were going to buy a car charger anyway, which by itself would be more expensive than this. It was also helpful to have a recharge system for our flash batteries.Long story short, the charger works with AA and AAA batteries (provided they are lithium type) and works with every other major camera company's product I could think of. Buy it, and provided the the manufacturers don't change their formats, it will be one of the last charging tools you'll ever need.
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.
Its been a month since my purchase and the battery life is holding up nicely. It last for over two days without needing a charge.
I got tired of buying cartridges for my inkjet. So, I put the color inkjet on a wireless print server in a closet, for when I really want something in color. I installed this as my primary, plugging it into my router. The installation was very easy, as the installation CD that came with it found the printer right off, and effortlessly installed all the drivers. I was up and running in 5-10 minutes. Much faster than an inkjet, and from what I can figure, will cost about 2.5c per page to print.
I bought a new plasma HDTV for the den. As we all know, to really experience and enjoy HDTV you need a decent audio system. I didn't have a great deal to spend since my main system is in the room over the garage, and the wife was keeping tabs on the check book. I went and bought a great sounding LG HTiB sound system (best $200.00 on a system I've ever spent!). It was small enough to not bother the "decor" (wife requirement) but has good sound for the size and price. Unfortunately, it had just one optical audio input. I wanted to be able to listen to my Blu-ray/DVD movies (PS3) and TV movies/shows (cable box) though the system. As noted in a prior review, I considered the manual optical switchers, but the reviews were poor and I'm too lazy to have to get up when switching inputs (just today's society, plus I was the "remote" for my father many years ago).This is a great unit! This unit took care of my problem AND can be controlled by my Harmony remote. I placed it behind the TV, to the side. Because of its low profile, it can still receive the remote control signal and you can see which of the 3 input LED's is lit. The small green LED is not a distraction to viewing experience. Don't forget the extra optical cables which are very inexpensive.
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.
I received a quick shipment and the Belkin patch cord works as I expected it to.
Got my c340 for Christmas. Didn't really need a GPS navigation aid because of my limited driving but got it from my grown kids. Now I can't wait to get in the car and aquire some satellites. Very easy to operate,very accurate andfun to use. Highly recommended.Postscript suggestion: There are many good, affordable GPS Nav systems from several excellent companies. I got my Garmin c340 as a gift and am very happy with it> Do your personal research before plunking your hard earned cash down.
Product arrived on time and it works as advertised.
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!
I bought a Dell printer on-line. They tried to sell a USB cable separately for $25. I found this one for under $10 on Amazon, with free shipping. It showed up before the printer did (ordered the same day) and it works great.
The item works as expected and was new and in great shape. high quallity and dependable. Would purchase this again
This is a excelent product but i hace 2 complains:1. Does not work in linux2. Consume too much power for an old laptop
This lightweight multi-function printer/copier/scanner performs as advertised and the software that comes with it is terrific -- making it an unbeatable deal. What's cool is that you get a flat-bed copier along with a sheet fed copier -- and the color scanner is tossed in for good measure. The software includes both PaperPort (for converting scanned-in material to some other formats) and pretty good OCR software for converting text that you scan as an image into actual digital text that can be searched and edited. We used it for an on-site capture of thousands of pages of material produced in litigation and it was a lifesaver.
This is my 2nd SHQ Zukio lens (also have 35-100mm f2); lens is attached to my E-5 most of the time, occassionally on my E-30. Great lens for birding, plan to use lens for cross country track at local high school. Picture quality is most impressive on both my cameras with this lens and with the EC-14 teleconverter; nice bokeh to. Quite heavy, close to 10 lbs on E-5 but I have managed to take great photos with handheld shooting. I had this lens in my cart for many months waiting for the price to come down to an affordable price (it was still expensive)...and, Christmas Day Amazon had a special price that didn't last long, new @ $4824.88!! and that included free shipping! Amazon's free super saver shipping was also great on this purchase, ordered the 25th of December and had it on the 28th.
PREFACE/BACKGROUND:I previous owned an early predecessor to this camera (the WR33). I * LOVED * it. It took wonderful pictures - quickly. I was very happy with it even though it was sort ofhomely and had a tiny LCD. After a few years, the WR33 stopped working. I decide to get another newer water resistant Pentax that would be similar.NOW (2007) - THE W30I bought the W30 a few months ago.Pros:* Big high quality LCD view screen.* Very sleek styling, slim camera, pocketableCons:* WAY long shutter lag* Noisier than all get out considering it's 7.1 MP. My older 3.1 MP Pentax took better pix than this with better color.(I'm not picking on Pentax per se as I have noticed this trend in reviews of other camera brands. Somehow in the megapixel arms-race for prosumer cameras image quality has taken a hit.)* No optical viewfinder. Which doesn't seem like a big deal with that gorgeous large LCD. However...I was at the beach in august and found that I couldn't see a blasted thing through the LCD. It was all washed out in the bright light. I found myself craving any kind of other point of reference, even a spartan optical viewfinder. (NOTE: This was an 80 degree day at the Oregon coast in late summer, not the mojave desert..).* Overall processing lag due to too many modes/slow auto-focus.This camera has SO many modes and seems hell bent on wasting a lot of precious time thinking / processing / delaying taking the actual damn picture! ahhaha. I'm NOT kidding. All digitals have this to some degree especially below $400 mark but GEEZ. My primary mission is to get a photograph within max 1 second of pressing on the shutter.My solution? You'll laugh. The only way I can seem to get quick response is to: 1. Put it on basic program mode with manual "Pan Focus" and I'm always manually setting flash to full on or soft as needed. THEN I get an OK response. Sheesh! Also...the color and picture quality is "OK" - it ought to be great. Subjective opinion: I have the sense from reading the other reviews that for an everyday camera, the Canon's are doing a better job for color rendition in this price range. For a water resistant camera, you might look at the other company that deals in this market niche: Olympus. Only complaint about Olympus is they use a more non-standard memory (XD card) but that's not a total dealbreaker.In closing: Good pictures can be taken with this camera, but I have to "coax" them out of it. I shouldn't have to do this and I certainly didn't before.Hope this helps. P.S. I have fantasized about writing Pentax to have them start making the WR33/43 again or to find the design team for that model and have them do their next one. I can't picture that the same design team produced this fussy mediocre picture quality camera.
Despite reading many negative reviews, I purchased this receiver for the sound quality. I had no problem setting up the unit to work with my TV, HD DVD player, PlayStation 3, or any other device. The sound quality is unbeatable, and I am thoroughly satisfied! Make no mistake, this unit is not meant for the beginner, but if you have a good working knowledge of electronics, you should have no problem setting it up and once you configure the unit, you will enjoy many years of pleasure from this high end receiver.
This is an awesome little MP3 player! It has all the capabilities of any other MP3 player even an IPOD. The volume is great! It is worth the money and some.
I'm debuting my new G5, and I say I'm very happy with the product. all know what a mouse is old, but until today I could not find a mouse like. previously had a Razer mamba, and indeed the G5 is better. I use itmainly to to play fps games . and I feel much more comfortable with the mouse I get flawless, in the days marked. very good seller. Recommended
THESE BLANKS ARE AFFORDABLE &amp; RELIABLE. I PRICED AROUND (EVEN WENT TO BEST BUY) &amp; THEY DON'T BEAT THIS PRICE. JUST RECEIVED MY ORDER OF 50 (WITH FREE SHIPPING) &amp; CAN'T WAIT TO START USING THEM. I BORROWED SOME FROM BY BROTHER-IN-LAW &amp; CAN REPORT I'VE HAD NO ERRORS. WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANY 'BURNER'.....
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 [...]
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.
I bought one of these, and it is nice, and works fine with one major disappointment. The picture clearly shows TWO US current outlets. The unit I got only has one plug. SO I thought I was saving money, but now I need to buy another one. Its really false advertising! If I knew it only had one US current plug, I would have bought a different unit. Very VERY VERY disappointing
UPADTED AT BOTTOM OF REVIEW*FIRST IMPRESSION First of all it came in a ziplock bag :? kinda strange but I was like okay lets hook this baby up! Next thing I notice is that it came with a Zune travel case with all the AV wires and dock stuffed in this pretty decent travel case. So it's a nice bonus at this point I'm like ok this is cool! The dock itself looks very nice with the glossy mirror finish. AV wires seem like they're high quality as well. The remote is also very nice looking and it matches my 30gb black/teal zune in look and feel, there is a magnet in it too! That's where the good ends and the bad begins. I hook the darn thing up and it sounds staticy and I can hear a hissing sound. Not only that but the left channel had no sound coming out of it whatsoever! The remote at first worked but then it ceased to function like the rest of the set. I was able to get my zune to work through the speakers but only by hooking up the AV wire directly to the headphone jack. So obviously it's the dock that doesn't work right. I'm hoping I can get an exchange or a refund but well see how that goes ill update this review and let you know how that goes*UPDATEI bought a new (CR2032) battery and the remote NOW WORKS! Also the the dock works with prestine audio now by me unplugging it and plugging it back in a few times. I am not returning the set anymore because it works as intended. Another great thing is...*A BONUS TRAVEL CASE IS INCLUDED! My 30gb fits perfectly in the case along with all the accessories included in the AV pack.Overall I'm pleased with this purchase now and change my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars.
Pros-Excellent bass-Extremely cheap-Extraordinary soundCons-None I can think ofIf you easily break your earphones this is aMust buy !
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.
I've had this printer for about 1 month now and have used it to print 500-600 pages of mostly text. Also, printed some manuals with pictures/illustrations. So, while I cannot speak to how it will hold up long-term, I can say that we have used it without ANY problems to this point. Seems to be well made compared to some of the flimsier printers I looked at.The setup for our network was so simple. I read the PDF manual for about an hour looking for all the tips and tricks, but none are needed. Just do what the instructions say... put the CD in the computer, run the install and let the install program find your printer on the network and install the print driver. It worked perfectly! In 5 minutes per computer, even the kid's wireless computer. I could have saved all the reading and followed the simple instructions.The print driver is pretty full featured, even walking you through "manual duplex" by printing one side first, then putting the paper back in, with a picture on the screen to show you how to orient, an printing the second side.Extremely pleased with the purchase to avoid using up ink on our inkjet for the kids projects... now only use the inkjet when color is needed.The printer does "curl" the paper a little, but that relaxes out after a few minutes... hasn't caused a problem yet, even when using the manual duplex feature. Also, the print output is "ok" at the 600 dpi setting, but looks really good at the 1200 dpi setting. I haven't used up the smaller toner cartridge that came with the printer yet, but my guess in the 1200 dpi uses more toner just by seeing how much darker the output is. Along the same lines, you replace the toner cartridge (rated 3500 pages), not a full developer cartridge (20,000 pages) so your per page price is lower compared to other printers that include the fuser with the toner.Overall, great little laser printer that hooks up to your network and installs quickly. 250 page paper tray holds plenty of paper without having a plastic paper holder hanging out like some of the slightly smaller printers. Hardy recommendation!BillUPDATE 1/7/2009: After using this printer for 2 years solid and thousands of printed pages, I still give it 5 stars, even more enthusiastically... not one bit of problem for this 6 person family.
This is a good printer/copier however, we upgraded a system to Windows-7 64-bit recently and the printer is unusable with that system now because Canon doesn't (and from what I understand does not intend to in the future) have a 64-bit driver offering for Windows-7, so over time it's going to become a paper weight despite its quality.
This was the easiest install ever, just hooked it all up per the directions in the package and it worked perfectly.
A couple of years ago I was looking for a stereo amp to power 8 sets of ceiling speakers in my home. I had already installed impedance matching volume controls so I was not overly concerned about the amp getting dragged down with a 2 ohm or similar load. My choices narrowed down to an Onkyo M-282 or the Audiosource Amp 100.The Onkyo put out 100 watts per channel and the Audiosource did 50 watts at 8 ohms. Nod to the OnkyoThe Onkyo had an Amplfier Protection Circuit and the Audiosource had a fuse. We will come back to this point.The Onkyo was $200 and the Audiosource was about $90 at the time. Nod goes to the Onkyo because it just had to be better at the price difference.Last week, after just over 2 years, the Onkyo rolled over and quit. After way too much time on the phone at Onkyo Customer support, it became clear to me that there was no repair route that would be less than the cost of a new Onkyo; the culprit was the "Amplifier Portection Circuit".Since the Onkyo was now a doorstop, I decided to try the Audiosource 100 and since they were 50 watts at 8 ohms or 160 watts bridged, I bought two from Amazon. They got here in 4 days and I took one out and inserted in into the system. It is now playing all 16 speakers at a level of sound volume and quality that is way beyond what the Onkyo did at 3X the price.Did I mention that I set one of the amps up in 50 watt stereo mode? There is no need to use both amps in mono mode. The sound is very impressive.Onkyo is dead to me and Audiosource has a new and happy customer. I only wish I had taken the chance before blowing good $$$ on the Onkyo M-282.
I had the portable receiver and needed a set up for another car. This item was perfect for my needs at a good price and was delivered on time with everything as advertised.
I usually don't bother to write reviews on anything purchased from any website. but this time I am so angry and frustrated about this product and company. A drand new router for sure is not working.It need to be rebooted 3-4 times a day to send wifi signals. I called tech support three times. no way to fix the prob. when i ask for a replacement. They kick me around like a ball. it is a real pain even just to replace one. DO NOT EVER BUY DLINK PRODUCTS!
My son bought this camera on his own this past summer to take videos of his friends skateboarding, etc. His desire was to get video editing software to add sound effects, music, titles, etc. The camera works great and does what is advertised. Always keep in perspective that a $300 something camera will not match up with the features and extras that a $1000 something camera offers.The real reason for my posting this message relates to how to connect this camera to your PC to download videos. This is how it will work.1. Ignore the USB connection stuff in the manual. Good for still picture transfer and webcam stuff only. Look at page 43 in the manual: "PC Connection With DV Interfac Cable". You must use this method to transfer video.2. You need a "firewire" IEEE 1394 OHCI compliant card in your computer. I purchased and added a PCI Trendnet TFU-H33PI to my 5 year old HP XL773 computer that I also recently loaded Windows XP.3. Here is the KEY. I bought a cheap SanMAX 4pin to 6pin 1394 cable. Could not get the camera to be recognized by the computer OS. With XP it should recognize the camera as soon as you connect it and turn it on with the camera set to playback mode. XP will treat it like new hardware the first time. I tried everything to reload the card software and search online for drivers and through forums for answers. Then I remembered that my neighbor does video editing. I took my sons camera over to his house and his computer recognized the PV-GS19 Panasonic camera right away. I then plugged my SanMAX cheap cable into his computer... NOTHING. IT WAS THE CABLE. I borrowed his Belkin shielded $25+ cable and plugged it into my computer and it WORKED.Moral of the story. Don't skimp on the firewire cable. They are not all created equal.
I've been using a Kinesis quick release camera strap for everyday use - it's very lightweight but also strong and well made. However, when using my 70-200 f/2.8 zoom at sporting events, the camera and lens combination approaches 7 lbs. For this I need a strap that is better padded and can be used for both shoulder carry as well as around the neck.After considering a couple of the Tamrac straps, I decided on the Op/Tech for it's reputation for comfort and quality. I have to say that my expectations have been exceeded. The manufacturing quality of the strap is excellent. It is also a very comfortable strap around the neck while being trim enough to also work well on the shoulder. My only minor complaint is that there aren't more of the integrated grip "dots" to keep it from sliding off the shoulder. That said, straps designed to be worn either way almost always compromise somewhere in order to be dual purpose.I was a little leery of the "shock absorber" feature, but found it to be very subtle and not at all obtrusive. Some photographers don't like this feature, but it doesn't bother me and really does make the camera feel like it weighs a little less. Overall, it's very comfortable and secure. If there was one thing I would change about this strap it would be the position of the quick release buckles. I would prefer them to be closer to the camera so the "pigtails" would be shorter when I remove the neck portion for monopod use. As it is, these pigtails are very long. I do like the male/female attachment that allows you to remove the neck-piece and attach the pigtails to each other to form a shorter "handle."Bottom line: While it excels more for around the neck use than for shoulder carry, this is an excellent dual purpose camera strap - both comfortable and light. I prefer the web connectors for heavy equipment, but it's also available with loop connectors, which are easier to put on and take off.Other Recommendations: For those who carry lighter weight equipment, the Kinesis is also a very good solution. For those who prefer to shoulder carry only, the UpStrap is arguably the best solution on the market.
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.
Bought the floor lamp three years ago. Should have read the policy more closely. I have to return the product at my expense. I have to find a box to fit this very large lamp. The burden is on me. It is there in black and white, their policy. But I didn't expect to have a problem with a lamp....after all we have lamps that are 30 years old and no problems. Do I like the lamp..yes. Do I like the service...no. Full Spectrum Solutions could do better than this.
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.
I've had two ipods. A mini and a 20 gb. The mini quit working less than a year after I purchased it. The 20 gb won't hold a charge for a minute. I was meticulous about keeping them out of hot cars. Itune songs won't play on other players without a major hassle. Now I've got a bunch of itunes purchased songs that I'll have to rerip as mp3's if I want to try another brand player. What a pain.
Yamaha RX-797 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver February 2006 When the time came to replace my Yamaha RX-595 Stereo Receiver I started looking at new two channel stereo receivers. It is striking how limited the choices are. The market is flooded with multi-channel home theater unites, but I was only interest in stereo. I was looking to spend in the neighborhood of $500.00. Here are the choices I considered: NAD, Marantz, Onkyo , Rotel (which I could not find anywhere) and Yamaha. Harman-Kardon, Denon, Sony and Sherwood also make stereo receivers in that price range. Admittedly, I am partial to Yamaha receivers having had a wonderful experience with the RX-595. Suffice it to say I settled on the Yamaha RX-797. Right off the bat, I was not seduced by the way the unit looks. The elongated display, yellow in color, (without a radio signal strength indicator) did little for me visually. The fact that it supports XM Radio may have something to do with the way the display is configured. The seduction did not start until I turned the unit on and started to listen. The tuner is marvelous! On the FM side, all the stations normally listen to are crystal clear and I don't have to touch the antenna. On the AM band, I'm pulling in stations from Cleveland, New York and Boston in the afternoon without even trying (I live in the Philadelphia area). I don't believe my old tuner could do this. The tuning section is very strong. The first CD I played was by Dr. John, not the highest of quality CD in my collection, but it sounded ok. I then pushed the CD DIRECT button and to my surprise the entire display evaporated and went dark but the music keep playing. I eventually figured out that unit shuts down everything between the CD player , the amp and the speakers. A gimmick? Perhaps, but it's pretty cool. I've read a lot about new receivers lacking `warmth'. I think I know what that means. With this receiver I have experienced warmth and lack there of. Some CD s sound very warm and others sound somewhat harsh (I'm playing it all through a pair of $500 Klipschs) I attribute the difference to the quality of the CD. I really don't know for sure. Overall, I paid $450.00, this is a quality receiver for the money. It is built like a brick bathroom. It has lots of power -100 watts per channel, a great tuner, it's XM radio ready (if you're so inclined), supports two listening zones with two remotes including a sleep timer. This stereo receiver is an oasis in a waist land of Home Theater gluttony. If it had purple lights, instead of the yellow, it would be even be better.
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.
Have used this DVD player several times with no problems. It works easily and the directions are clear. It hooks up to a TV with basic 3 plug adpater(included) or you can watch on the included screen. It works best with headphones or earplugs or a set of external speakers. It isn't very loud from its own speakers.I find the picture to be clear if you adjust the screen angle to the one that suits you best.So far, no problem with battery life (have played 3 movies all they way through with no problems). Just plugged in and charged the battery between uses. Please note that the manual says that after 300 charges, the battery reduces to 80% of the original time. If I watch 300 movies on this unit with no other problem, I will just live with the power limitations or buy another battery. (I was told that the battery would be about $50+).So far, I'm satisfied with this portable DVD player
This is a replacement card for the one that died after about 6 yrs. I assume it will work as well as the old one did.
This is my fourth router purchase. I originally had a SMC Barricade for about 7 years. When it started dropping connection 1-2 times a day, I replaced it with a Netgear WGT624 108mbps router which worked but slower. A few weeks ago I purchased a Belkin N router thinking it had better compatability than the Dlink DIR 655 alternate choice in order to improve the speed. The Belkin was terrible. It ignored the password I tried to add and the speed was not improved from my old Netgear. Tech support was no help when I lost several computers off the network after I had tried to implement wireless security. So I bought the Dlink DIR 655 for about $20 more. Right away it seems a more robust router with the gigabit switch and it was backwards comptatible with my b hardwired computers and my g bridge. I don't use wireless yet so that will be for future functionality.I did lose the view of several computers on my network and had to call tech support on 3- 4 occasions. What a waste of time. I have in the past gotten excellent network configuration guidance from Linksys (on my WAP 54G wireless access points- I also called them but my WAP are out of warranty- over 5 years; so that is fair, although the new reviews for Linksys products indicate that their tech support quality is much lower these days; part of the reason I considered Dlink).The Dlink tech support is totally useless. After long waits, automated phone menu you get an offshore tech support person who is poorly trained. The extent of the advice you get is to stick a paper clip in the reset hole and once you get internet access on one cpu, they feel their job is done and they proceed to tell you that that is all the support they are trained/authorized to provide you. Never mind that you lost the view of half of your network and your shared computers resources no longer work.I finally figured it out for myself. I recalled when I had my network set up at some point the ip addresses on the workstations were static assigned. Those I had to change when the new interim routers were installed to automatically assign ip addresses. The problem with the dlink was their gateway default router address is 192.168.0.1 while my previous router was 192.168.2.1. Once I went into the admin login for the dlink and changed the gateway router address to 192.168.2.1 and the range to 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.99 and rebooted my workstations, every computer is seen by the router and can get to the internet thru the cable modem attached to the router. I am still having issues with some of the workstations accessing the shared resources on the 2nd workgroup (access permission error message) but I am much closer to getting back to the way things were. This all took 3 full days and late nights and I am debating whether fixing something that wasn't broken was worth it or if it was a comfort to know that if it didn't work I could always go back to the old slow Netgear. Anyway, thanks to the good product reviews on Amazon for this product. I am pleased with my purchase. Just be warned, it can take a bit of tweaking and searching on the web to make it work.
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.
Does not work with a keyboard. The seller didn't say that.Do not buy this to use for any keyboard. It works with a mouse only.
This product really helped me overcome wrist pain caused by a traditional mouse. It takes a while to master, but is well worth the effort.
I placed an order a couple of days ago for 2 sets of color and black in for my Epson printer as it was running out of ink. The cartridge packaging looked new and even had an expiration date of 11/2006. The ink cartridges printed as if there were no ink. It was worse than my cartridges that were running out of ink.
I will start this rant off by saying that I only received the product last evening, so I haven't had much time to evaluate the keyboard -- BUT, I must say this now, because I hadn't seen anyone mention this before. Apparently, you must have 'Beam Receive' ON for the keyboard to work.. (Which uses more battery) ..also, you HAVE to make sure the visor is off, before you dock it into the keyboard, or else the keyboard doesn't work. This is a bit annoying. Otherwise, it is a decent looking keyboard. The included software is a nice bonus..
Great value. The total cost including the shipping was about half that it would have cost if purchased in store.
I'm giving 5 stars - but I haven't yet properly measured the battery duration. The 5 stars, for now, regard the convenient angle that the notebook offer after installing it and the easy of changing the batteries. About duration, I have made one single test using full power (Vista in High Performance) and it gave me about 3 hours - but that was before recharging it three times. As soon as I make more tests, I'll advise. My notebook is Toshiba Satellite, A205-S4639.
Great product. Easy install and works as expected. Fast easy shipping. Installed on a 2003 bmw 325i. Very very happy with the whole process.
This SW radio is brand new. I totally get how it works. What doesn't work is getting any reception from the middle of the Pacific pond (Honolulu) to anywhere in the continental U.S. All I wanted when I bought this radio was Seattle, San Francisco or New York stations broadcasting in AM or FM. At this point I will take any U.S. station, anywhere. After spending two hours with Sony tech support, they couldn't get it to work by connecting anywhere else in the U.S. The 7600GR will only connect to other Hawaii AM/FM stations which a mere $10 radio can do anyhow. Internationally I only get Australia and New Zealand so this radio has disappointed greatly. Sony tech support doesn't know so I am asking all of you, am I having this problem because I am in the middle of an ocean?
AppleCare has saved me on 2 occasions where major hassles would have caused big expenses, had I not bought AppleCare. It's worth every cent!
I bought this PDA new online. I am a medical student and I use it for drug and pateint refrences. It is the coolest thing. It is very small. I mean smaller than all other PDA's which makes it easy for me to carry around the hospital and infront of pateints. I chose this model for the excellent price compared to what you get. The resolution is very good for mono., who needs color anyways. Even if you want to display pictures on the color PDA's the pictures will [be unacceptable]. With the s360 you get a 16MB internal memory which is perfect, most other PDA's come with a 6MB only and if you need to play MP3's then get an MP3 player not a PDA. The only bad thing is the battery keeps being used at a minimal rate when it is off. Which means if you leave it out for more than 7 days on the shelf you will lose all your data and you would have to reinstall everything which takes about 15 min with the hotsync. I called the company about that and they said that all PDA's are like that (There is no backup mechanism). Finally I do recommend it. Ohh and one more thing I love the flap cover it is made of nice material and looks very professional, most other PDA's have a cheesy bulky plastic cover.
I've been nothing but pleased with these. The bass is satisfying, the fit is comfortable, and the price can't be beat.I'll mention some weak points for general information purposes, but none of these come close to ruining the product.- The cord is really, really long. This is usually a plus (I can walk around my room with these on, awesome) but for music on-the-go the extra cord can be an issue.-The max volume isn't super loud. The fact that I found the max volume at all might make indicate an issue for people who really crank up the volume.- They get uncomfortable with glasses, but I love them enough that I'm actually going to modify them.Overall: a great set of cans for 'casual' listeners.
This workgroup switch works GREAT! Although I only have one computer hooked up at this point, I have had no problems with it over the past month or so. I would buy this product again.
This remote has lots of promise, but falls short. No matter how many times I update the settings, it can't remember them. I seem to be pressing the "Help" key to fix things more than just hitting "Watch TV" and getting what I want.
Do not trust reviews... I searched all over the internet for some nice headphones, came to decide on these after... all I can say is cheap. The headphones are flimsy, its a plus because they don't push against your head, Which brings me to my next point. Absolutely no noise canceling with these, it actually echoes... very annoying. The chord can be a plus because its 11.5 ft.... What can I say, I got what I paid for.... $20...
Ordered this case to protect my son's new laptop. Works just great and I feel it was a good value. Thank you.
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.
If you have lots of CD's or DVD's to keep secure, this is the case you need to get. I love the fact that you can see all your CD's or DVD's easily without it getting scratched.
After thorough research of which digital camera I wanted to purchase, I finally decided to get the Sony DSCP52. This is one of the best buys I have ever made. It's extremely easy to use, and the pictures come out great in every enviorment I have tried. I would recommend purchasing an additional 128MB memory stick with the camera, the 16MB that are included are not enough for long outings or for video feture this camera includes. Great product!!!!
Smooth transaction. A pleasure to do business with. AAAA+++!! Highly recommended . This is a very good cable and i love it .
I had wanted to record my voice and make CDs of myeself and had baught the cheapest mic I could, which was this one. I had made a giant mistake, for when I played the recording of myeself I heard the voice of a three-year-old.To make an honest joke, this microphone is sexist, making the voice of a girl into the voice of a baby as though mocking our natural high-pitched voice.All joking aside, it may not have been sensitive enough to capture your unique voice as your unique voice, but it sure was quick to record background noises such as my breathing.This microphone is enough to make an optimist scream at its low quality.A more expensive microphone would be more expensive, but better worth the money than this one.
This mouse seems to be doing a good job. I like a few important features, the optical lens does not emit any kind of light, so you don't get that red glow whenever you use the mouse. I like the fact that it uses a usb stick instead of a corded reciever. I also like that media buttons have a nice blue glow when you click on one. The mouse seems pretty well built, and it's a good idea that there is an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse. the reset button is well designed to because its recessed so you won't accidently hit it, but it's big enough to use a pencil or pen or whatever you have handy. the mouse has a good weight to it, and it is compatabile with firefox which is good too. (read an earlier review with how to set up this mouse with firefox, the directions were perfect). There are a few things i don't like about this mouse. I don't really care for how the buttons click. i cant really explain it in words. I had another logitech mouse which clicks very nicely because they are sepereate buttons. If you look at the photos you will see that the right click and left click main buttons are not seperate but one large molded piece of plastic. the clicks seem more aburpt if that makes sense at all. The scroll is not as smooth as i would have hoped. the individual roll clicks are very defined and almost jerky, but certainly not smooth. finally the configuration of all the buttons seems a little awkward, it may be that my fingers are just getting used to the new configuration of buttons, but it seems my thumb has to reach to hit the back and especially the forward button but not big deal. Oh and one last note, Logitech seems very keening on really making this a remote as well as a mouse. so it has the very symetrical form of a remote and NOT the ergonomic shape to contour to your hand. I mean, this (for me at least) is going to be used as a mouse about 98% of the time and a remote 1% and a page holder the other 1% of the time. I like it when mice really are fomred to match a hand. I would prefer that then a weak combination of a remote mouse. It's mainly a mouse so it should be shaped that way. Overall it's a cool mouse for 35 bucks or so. I would not pay more than that though. I am about 88% satisfied with this mouse. Hope this helped you!
I read all of the bad reviews about the Maxtor but bought one anyway. I figured: this is a very popular drive, so of course there are a >few&lt; problems. Lo and behold my OneTouch II 300GB drive turned completely "corrupt and unreadable" after less than two weeks of normal operation. They tell you the key is to use the "safely remove hardware" feature of Windows XP when removing the drive. But I did that every time, and for me the failure happened not after a disconnect, but as I was copying files from the drive.Having waited three days for a response from their tech support, I'm now just hoping to get a replacement under warranty -- so I can sell it.
Hard drive failed after 7 months. Warranty lasts for 3 months. Loved it, now I hate it.
This little case is most excellent. I would not recommend it for full-time travel photographers, but if you're a full-time travel photographer, you have Pelican. Everyone else, this is THE answer. This one is well-built enough for everyday situations. Snugly fits my two DSLR's, one with a super-wide angle, the other with the telephoto lens. Room for a handful of other small lenses as well. Rides shotgun with me on road trips. Not much of a conversationalist, but keeps my equipment very happy!
I bought this to upgrade my current powerline adapters from IOGear. I went to powerline connectivity after upgrading my wireless to pre-n and still not having network stability on the fair end of the house. These units are compatible with the IOGear units and actually connecting a little faster speed. When using just the Zyxel units I tripled my speed and gained access back to my outlet as the IOGear units are wall warts. These unit are small and do not heat up as the others did. I would recommend these over wireless if you have a fixed location device that needs network connectivity.
I am disappointed in this product.I was suppose to write to you from the weekend.My two rear speakers just stop working, and also myremote control. I have replace the batteries, but stilldoes not work.I don't have any other rear speakers to try on the system.Pleasy me what to do.Thank youEpiphane Flavius
I bought this cause I was looking for a good DVD player that can playback WMA files on DVD. This DVD player has a super solid WMA DVD playback support, with programming of individual tracks and random playback of programmed tracks! In addition its a solid player for DVD+-R media I have thrown at it! To me the VCR is a bonus for such a solid DVD player. I don't have much VHS tapes, but those I popped in looks good enough... not exactly progressive DVD but hey, its VHS, what do you expect?
I reviewed several types of MP3 players from Ipod, Zune, RCA, Sandisk. This one had more bank for the buck, FM receiver, and 30GB memory. Can transmit wirelessly to other Zune users, etc. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!
what more can I say? I wanted to color code my entertainment center and this does the trick. Worth it.
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN FALSELY ADVERTISED! IT DOES NOT HAVE "RECORDING" CAPABILITIES ONTO CASSETTE TAPE AS STATED AND DOES NOT HAVE AUXILIARY AUDIO OUTPUT OR AUX. SPEAKER OUTPUT JACKS PROVIDED AS ADVERTISED. WHEN I WROTE TO UNBEATABLESALE, WHO SOLD THIS ITEM TO ME AND EXPLAINED TO THEM MY ISSUE WITH THS UNIT, THEY IGNORED IT AND TRIED TO TELL ME I NEEDED TO SEND IT BACK AS MY CREDIT CARD HAD NEVER BEEN CHARGED FOR IT!!!! I HAVE PROOF I'VE PAID FOR IT AND AM TIRED OF DEALING WITH THESE INCOMPETENT PEOPLE! SOMEBODY NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS CROSLEY MODEL 73 AND GET THE AD RIGHT! I NEVER WOULD HAVE PURCHASED IT KNOWING THAT IT COULD NOT "RECORD" AND THAT I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO HOOK UP EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OR AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER TO IT! NEEDLESS TO SAY......I AM THOROUGHLY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS FALSE ADVERTISING AND THE AFFILIATE UNBEATABLESALE! SOMEBODY HELP!
If you are looking at any other home theater system in the range of $270, STOP! You have found what you are looking for.This system is phenomenal, with features that rival home theater sets costing more than twice as much. The sound is amazing, and there is plenty of it; 505 watts RMS(continuous power). This system will rattle the china out of your cabinet, no doubt.The sub is 185 watts, when most systems around $500 feature a 100-watt sub. It has all the inputs and features you could want, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Pro Logic II, optical AND coaxial inputs for surround sound. I have my computer, tv, XBOX, PS2, and Gamecube all hooked up to this machine, and it wasn't hard at all. I have yet to venture the volume control past 60% because that is when my head starts to hurt. Movies are immersive and music sounds awesome! This system really is incomparable to anything near it's price range.Recommended without reservation.
I like the case, went on easily and fits perfectly. Only issue is that it's kinda tricky to operate the lock button. Overall though it's great.
I buy and use Op/Tech's lens pouches and camera cases. The materials and workmanship are high quality. I have contacted the company several times and they offer excellent customer service. I take my camera equipment on hikes and backpacking trips and Op/Tech's cases and pouches provide good, light weight protection.
I bought it from Amazon, hardly used it but I reckon it had a mechanical shutter flaw. Sent it to Canon support service.. Not a good buy. I would not recommend anyone for this item.. Not worthy..
Purchased these binoculars after using my sister's Eagle Optics binoculars while birding at a migratory hotspot. Her binoculars were such an improvement over mine that I went online and found the Cornell University site that reviews and rates binoculars. The Bushnell binoculars were highly rated at by the Cornell reviewers so I purchased them. I wear glasses and the eye pieces adjust easily to accomodate my glasses. I use them primarily for birding and have found the optics sharp and the binoculars easy to focus. These binoculars weigh less than some of the other ones I looked at and that is important to me since I have neck and shoulder pain sometimes. I am very happy with my Bushnell binoculars.
This carrying case ( CDCASE4)is a fraud. The walkman I purchased does not even come close to fitting inside much less allow for access to the buttons. It should not be offered alongside a Sony walkman product. Do not buy it!!
Better item than what the internet company had and the cost was half of whatthey were selling. Directions were easy to understand and covers the area I need.
these speakers were just as advertised. packaged very well. arrived undamaged a very good mid level to upper level bookshelf speaker. good bang for the buck
A downright okay mouse. A bit oddly weighted with a peculiar tactile response, but a comfy fit. Little to no difficulty with setup and connection on my end.Moderate gripe with the lack of Mac config support, but no doubt that Apple's in part to blame.
If you want to listen to your music from another device like your phone or ipod I would recommend this.
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 was trying to clean my dslr lens with a microfiber cloth / rubbing alcohol like some recommend. This would still leave streaks on the lens, so I was really desperate not knowing what to do.I was quite skeptical about the LensPEN but it works perfectly - their special dry carbon compound does an amazing job taking care of streaks / fingerprints.Totally recommend! Haven't found any cons so giving it 5 stars.
I bought this for my 3rd grader (and, I admit, for myself too) and we have really enjoyed this. It is easy to use and itunes is a nice program. However, you do have to have a credit card to use your iTunes credit, which is kind of weird. It is perfect for the gym, or for the car when he wants to listen to his Green Day and you want to listen to your Drive by Truckers. The battery charges quickly and stays charged a really long time. There are bigger, better iPods, but for a young user or recreational user, this is the perfect choice.
Note Type M and H xd cards are incompatible with some card readers!I have a Fuji camera and bought an xd card type M. But it turns out that type M and type H cards are not compatible with all card readers (even ones that work with regular xd cards) so I have to use my cable and camera batteries to upload photos from my new card, or purchase a new card reader. Ugh!Buyer beware!
I am extremely happy with the picture and sound this set provides. It has all the features I need. The delivery guy did nothing more than allow me to inspect the TV for damage, which was not the way I understood it was to be. From looking at other reviews I think the Eagle delivery guy was supposed to let me power the unit up to make sure it worked. Wasn't going to happen. However, everything worked fine. I would recommend this product without any reservations.
This is perfect for my small shoots. I use it for sporting events and the like, when i don't want to bring extra lenses. I have a memory card, extra battery etc. Wish it could be more like a purse/camera bag. I use it that way, but it's a bit bulky.
It did take a bit of time to figure out how to use it although it appeared to be quite simple at first. The instructions say that the iPod Shuffle need not be turned on if the speakers are plugged in but after struggling with it for a while I realized that the Shuffle had to be turned on or otherwise there will be no sound coming out from the speakers.But after you figure out how to work it, it is actually a very good product. There are several speakers for Shuffle out there but the prices are often higher than the price of the Shuffle or for the cheaper versions, they don't sound very good at all. This one, however, is excellent. The size makes it truly portable. The sound is great. I think it is plenty loud for speakers this size, and the quality is very good. If you are not looking for Bose quality (then again, why would you for the price you pay for this one), then this is truly excellent. I was very apprehensive at first, but I am convinced. This is worth your money and you will enjoy it very much.One drawback is that, since it has a place for everything (storing the shuffle itself and the ear piece), there is no place to store the electric cord and plug. I will mention that it does take batteries if you are travelling in the car or so. It would be nice though if for later version they can include an adapter for the car as well.
I like the idea of having a rewinder, but this one is too powerful. It doesn't slow down near the end of the tape and it broke 2-3 tapes so I have quit using it altogether. It was also tricky to operate. Wish someone would make a good rewinder that wouldn't ruin tapes. It would save wear & tear on your VCR. Anyone know of one??
This is another non-mac product that they parade in our face as a mac-product. The manuel made the instalation sound simple. It wasn't. The instalation created conflicts all over the place and made my I-Mac crash left and right. Once I figured that out, the &quot;simple drag and drop&quot; doesn't work. The Tech Support line is not a toll free number. They keep you on hold. When they finally answer they speak poor English. They could not help me with my problems and I still have not been able to use the device. I'm so returning this item!
Mine arrived in tact but never worked. After the unreasonably high shipping price to get it to me, I decided that it wasn't worth it to pay to ship it back and then pay to ship another one. You might think, as a bargain hunter, that you're getting a deal here, but you're not. You're just buying a total piece of flimsy trash.
Gooddog back again !I reviewed this Sony in comparison to the Sharp DV-L70U (see) about a year ago.I am even happier with it now.I have one correction : the Sony built-in speakers DO produce stereo and even image sounds if placed near a corner of a room!I have since purchased an infrared transmitter "LaserLink" and receiver set (available from Sony only) to send excellent picture and sound, without wires, across the room to my Sony 27" Trinitron.It is awesome how well this works and how convenient it is when friends want to watch a film together !!! The little matchbox sized sender plugs into the side of the player and the burger sized receiver plugs into the big TV and sits on top of the cabinet or wherever (within 3 meters of the player) . The picture is as good as with the wires and the sound is good, clear stereo (DTS ? Don't know yet).Only the marginally better picture quality of the Sharp haunts me a little. But my Sony is still free of ANY bad pixels etc.I am VERY happy with it and now own about 100 DVD movies.I HAVE seen an 8" Sharp with improved fit and finish advertised... will look and see those and report back --- Sharp could beat Sony easily if they sack the guy who designs slipshod plastic cases for them , and if they reduce the heat given off by the unit, and if they get a decent 5 hr battery (that's how long my DVD-FX1 battery lasts) !!!WHY DON'T THEY HAVE A PLUG-IN DIGITAL TV/CABLE READY RECEIVER MODULE SO WE CAN USE IT'S 16 X 9 MORE OFTEN ????----gooddog
This surge protector has given me many years of use. I have had no problems with the surge protector and it does the job it is intended. There were several heavy storms last summer and the surge protector worked as it claimed. I recommend this protector.
Very nice radio. The other reviews were spot on. I really likethe scan functions and SSB capability. For a small portible radio that handles shortwave you can't go wrong.Now if shortwave would make a comeback it would be great! The FM and AM work fine too.
This mp3 player is great, I love how easy it is to download photos and songs, the playback sounds great, lightweight easy to carry and so much better than the I POD. The only drawbacks are the usb cord is too short and the headphones ear pieces are too big. Other than that I would have given it 5 stars. For the price you can not go wrong with the Zen for 8 gbs you have more storage plus photos that the I POD does not. The case does not scratch like the Ipod. Plus it is really nice looking ( I have the red).
This mat is exactly as advertized. be advised that it is rolled up in the package and will not lay flat unless heavy weight is placed on it overnight. still tends to curl a little after that. when done, don't roll back up or you will have same problem again.....
While the curve of this keyboard is nice, the keys are WAY WAY WAY too hard and stiff to the touch. A decent ergo keyboard should be a light touch, which is critical if you're healing from RSIs. This is awful. I'm returning it.
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.
I have had this monitor about a week now and love the way the display looks. It is bright, even, and beautiful. I am using it with my G4 PowerBook (with the lid closed and an external keyboard & mouse). It even came with the right cable. The PowerBook scaled to the monitor's native resolution flawlessly, and now I feel like I got a new computer! For such a large monitor, the price was fantastic. My only gripe is it runs a little short on features (like a rotatable screen); but I guess had I paid more, I would have gotten more. Overall, it is a very good buy.
i've seen a lot of bad reviews of the RCA 8335 but my experience is totally different. Everything works. Any problems I've had has been due to a defective operator - gotta learn how to operate it. I have 4 other RCA's combo and I finally wore one out so I bought this one. The menu is different from my 8320's but only different. Once I learned the map it now is easy to use. I've only been using it for about a week but each day, as I learn more about the machine it seems friendlier and a better buy. I'm looking to but another one.
I dredged up some old speaker cabinets from 1979 that my family had been storing, hoping that they would magically sound amazing. They didn't. However, upon finding these gems I quickly replaced the old subs with the Pyramids to great effect. The sound quality is excellent and they can handle quite a bit of power. The only slight problem I experienced was that the screw-holes didn't quite match up with those in my cabinets, but the metal housing of the subwoofer was just flexible enough to accommodate the difference. These speakers also shipped with fresh wiring should you need it. Note, these do require a bit of soldering to achieve a good connection and eliminate any buzzing or crackling. The old cabinets now sound amazing, and I bought two of these basically for the price of one. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to refurbish their old speakers or simply embolden their stereo system.
Bought these speakers in March 07, it is now November 07 and the power to the transmitter stopped working. One day it was on, the next off. If this product can't last more than a year, it's not worth it. It was probably used once or twice a week, never put batteries in the speakers, had power outlets outside - the speakers work fine, it's the transmitter that died.
The product came timely. I just find sometimes that people say it is creating a horrible hiss, and I have to terminate the call. Other times they say it is clearer than when I don't use it! Who knows! More often I find it not working properly.
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.
Just got it today. Tried to start the car with it, but it wasn't enough juice, so I waited about three minutes with it set on 75A engine start mode. Started it successfully after that. Ran the car for 5 minutes. Turned off the engine and tried to start the car without the device. Success. Now it's charging in the garage. Looks good so far. I agree with the previous review that the extension cord is too short.
Those of you planning to purchase a new Garmin marine chartplotter or GPS/Sounder, listen up! Garmin has totally changed it's cartography file format for many Marine GPS models. If you own Garmin cartography purchased prior to 2007, including "Blue Chart", "TOPO US", "Inland Lakes", and others using the MapSource program on your PC to transfer the charts to the GPS, THESE CHARTING PRODUCTS WILL NO LONGER WORK ON GARMIN'S NEW PRODUCT LINE!. The "old" cartography used a proprietary Garmin file format called "IMG" (the compiled maps had a file name ending in .IMG). IMG maps are compatible with a huge range of Garmin receivers, including handhelds like the ETREX, Legend, 60/76 series, and marine chartplotters with model numbers in the 100, 200, 300, and 400 series, up to the now-discontinued 498 GPS/Sounder.The "new" Garmin GPS/Sounders in the 300, 400, and 500 series use a new map file format that is not compatible with IMG. In addition, these new receivers have neither RS-232 Serial or USB connectivity, so you can't connect them to a desktop or laptop PC - the only way to get data in or out is via an SD card. While this may sound like an advantage in some ways - there's no optional data cable you have to buy - the "advantage" is really only to Garmin.If you buy one of these new GPS's, and later want to upgrade or supplement the built-in maps, you will have to buy Garmin's "Vision" series SD Cards. If you already own Blue Charts that you purchased for an older Garmin receiver, they won't work. Even worse, "Vision" cartography is only available on Garmin proprietary SD cards that can not be backed up to either a PC or another card (get the card wet, especially with salt water, and kiss your purchase price goodbye).None of the "Vision" series cartography is available on DVD or CD. Why is this bad for the end user? First off, it's very expensive. For example, the old Inland Lakes DVD had the whole country on it, about 3800 lakes, for about $120. With the "Vision" cartography, you have to buy five pre-programmed SD cards, at $120 each , to get the same coverage. Even more annoying is the fact that these new "Vision" cards work ONLY in your GPS receiver. You can't look at the cartography on your PC in MapSource. That means you can't pre-plan routes or waypoints on your nice large PC computer screen , using the cartography you just paid a bundle for. Have you ever plotted out a route with 30 or 40 waypoints on a tiny GPS screen with only a four way rocker to spell out the names of all the waypoints? I have, a few times, and it's a horribly slow and tedious process. As far as I can tell, that's the only way you can work with "Vision" cartography since the Garmin SD cards are designed specifically to not be readable on a PC (I'm sure this is fundamentally a copy-protection scheme, therefore it benefits only Garmin).The only "good" news about these new receivers is that the internal storage format of Routes, Tracks, and Waypoints appears to be compatible with MapSource, so you can import/export your user data (via MapSource to your own SD card), you just can't transfer maps or use your "Vision" cartography in MapSource for route planning.Another irritation with the 440S is that Garmin has completely changed the user interface and menu system that was common to most of the Marine GPS chartplotter/sounders from the Model 125 (mid '90's) through the 498 (2006). Owners of these older units will find the new user interface very confusing, and lacking many features of the older units. Some specific niggles: There appears to be no way to display battery voltage in any of the Chart windows (the Sonar windows can display voltage). There are no Compass and Highway windows as in most other Garmin products (even the Handhelds). Older Garmin Marine units had one or two specific windows for displaying Textual data, and these windows were highly configurable. The only User Data window on the 440s isn't nearly as versatile, and there seems to be no way to make it display Depth in BIG numbers. In fact I can't find any window on the 440s that can be programmed to show depth in characters more than about 3/8" tall. Bottom line: the 440s seems much more heavily slanted to Graphics, whereas the older Marine units like the 168 GPS/Sounder had a lot more Text/Numerical display capability, which I think is more useful and easier to interpret quickly in an emergency situation.I have a few good words about the 440s. The processor is a lot faster than in the older units (my Garmin 168 was glacially slow at updating maps as the boat moved along, even at only 5 knots). The display screen is bright and easy to read. The unit starts up and acquires satellites fairly quickly, and can function (usually) even inside my boat's cabin with only it's internal antenna. CAVEAT: as far as I can tell, the 440s does NOT seem to have a SIRF-Star III receiver chip, like the 60CX does, so the performance of the internal antenna is noticeably degraded if anything, even a bimini top, is blocking the unit's view of the sky. If you are planning to mount a 440s anywhere on your boat that there will be more than a single layer cabin roof over it, you will probably need an (extra cost) external antenna.The 440s includes the usual marine GPS features like Tide and Current diagramming, and enough internal memory for 10,000 track points, unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a way to have the unit copy it's active track log to the SD card in real time - the 60CX can do this and it's a great feature.SUMMARY: If you have never owned any previous Garmin Marine Chartplotters, and therefore have no pre-conceived expectations, you will probably find this to be a pretty feature-rich unit. On the other hand, if you are upgrading from something like a Garmin 125 or 168, you will likely find the new user interface annoying, confusing, and the loss of the text-data display features a big disappointment. The biggest issue for me is that the new 400/500 series marine chart plotters have switched to a new map file format (Blue Chart Vision) that is not compatible with MapSource, meaning that I can no longer do route planning on my PC, at least not with Vision cartography. This is a HUGE disadvantage and I can't imagine what Garmin's engineer's were thinking when they designed out the PC connectivity that most other Garmin GPS's have. Perhaps in the future, Blue Chart Vision cartography will become available on DVD so that you can use it on your PC with MapSource, but for the time being, it's only on proprietary Garmin SD cards. Due to this lack of PC connectivity, incompatibility with existing Garmin cartography, and the annoying and unnecessary changes to the user interface, I am only rating the 440s at 2 stars, otherwise I'd give it 4 stars. If it had the user interface and I/O capabilities of my 60CX, and compatibility with Garmin's own IMG map files, I'd give it 5 stars.If you have already invested a significant amount of money in Garmin IMG (Blue Chart & Inland Lakes) cartography, you might want to steer clear of these new units that require "Vision" cards and try to find a Garmin 398 or 498 if there are still any available.
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.
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 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.
The speaker sound is very good, wide range without an overbearing of bass.
Note that Vista will report that this drive is too slow for ReadyBoost. The Cruzer that SanDisk says works with ReadyBoost has a "BR" on the end of the part number. The packaging was also very difficult to get into.
I love my 7020 Brother. I do a lot of writing and the printer has never failed to do its job. I have a canon scanner and an HP officejet that takes care of my fax/color printing needs. So the Brother really just gets copy ready text for my publisher. If I had to replace it I would go wireless like the HP. The Brother is a work horse and I expect to be using it for a long time.
I researched graphics tablets for several months prior to making this purchase through Amazon.com and I couldn't be happier!I wanted a graphics tablet specifically as an addition to my Photoshop software and it has made a HUGE difference in not only the control and quality of my restoration projects, but in the speed with which I am now able to work.Though I've used Photoshop for several years, I am still very much a novice - so anything that can help me work faster obviously means I become more productive.Throughout my research into graphics tablets, I heard horror stories about pens that were too sensitive or tempermental and work areas that were too small. Prices were also a big concern for me and I nearly fainted the first time I saw the prices for some of the "top-of-the-line" tablets recommended by professional graphic artists. There was no way I could afford to spend as much as $2,500 for anything that my life didn't depend on! The Adesso 8x6 is not only the best size for me, the pen is perfect for my work and within minutes of opening the box and installing the software, I was fast at work. I dare anyone to find the same size tablet with a better price and quality than this one.For anyone, especially a beginner or someone wanting the convenience of using a tablet without the expense and complications of more expensive models, this is perfect for you. I looked a many tablets from the small 4x6 sizes up to the very large 12x14 models, and of course in nearly every model, the larger the tablet, the bigger the price. Except for this Adesso model. Amazon.com had, by far, the best price for this size tablet, and believe me I looked everywhere - even for the same tablet at major retail stores and everyone else online was at least $15-20 more expensive and most often they only had the 4x6 size.Although this tablet was only around $105, I purchased the replacement plan from Amazon.com just to be on the safe side. Like I said, price was a big factor for me so I wanted to make certain if anything happened, I would be able to replace the product.I would recommend this tablet to anyone looking for a great product with the perfect work size for most projects. It's a great tablet, right out of the box, and the additional software "freebies" that are included make it a fantastic deal. With this tablet you will be able to add tremendously to what you are able to do with even your basic projects.Good Luck and have fun.Raven
Not only did iTunes fail to work/update properly and freeze my computer on several occasions, but my LCD is *wrecked* now after keeping it in a small change-purse type of bag (alone, to avoid scratches) in my purse. I guess it knocked against something, but I can't pinpoint an occasion where it would have.I can't get a refund or repairs with the LCD damage (despite it only being 3 months old), and while it still plays, I can't see if I'm on the menu or the songs - so it drives me crazy.It was really fun while I had it though, despite getting scratched a lot. All I can say is READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If you think this might happen to you, decide.... is it worth it to pay 200 dollars for 3 months use?
I bought this unit because it was cheaper than others and was recommended by the guy in the store. Since I bought it it has been problematic. It's very tempermental about reading the discs. When i called the store about the problem I was told that that was how DVD players worked and that it would work itself out eventually, like a bug in the system. It conitnued, well past the point of warranty and returnability. It refuses to read most DVD's unless I tinker with it, opening and closing the tray 6-7 times. It skips and stops a lot. There is a problem with the pause feature. Now, only a year after I bought it, it's refusing to work entirely and I have to go buy another unit. DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!
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.
for what you pay for a gps compare the prices to replace... this is a no brainer
I bought this Toshiba A215-S4747 about two weeks ago and returned it a week later (Aug. 2007) because I (like other reviewers here) started getting the blanking screen problem. The specs look great on paper, but if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Like others, the screen on my unit would just go blank (black) right in the middle of whatever I was doing and there was no way to get the screen to come back other than doing a hard power reset.
I like the case because it's inexpensive and it fits into my canvas Lands End briefcase, which gives my laptop full protection. I would not really recommend using ONLY this case when you travel. Better to think of it as a liner within a larger case or briefcase. Also, if you really want the case in the photo, with royal blue trim, beware -- that's what I ordered but the case that arrived has light gray trim instead of blue. No big deal but I did sort of like the blue. Also, this case is best for people who do not need to carry their cables. If you're going to need your plug-in apparatus you'll want to pack that stuff separately -- this case is very thin and not suitable (in my opinion) for carrying cables (or any thick items) in the side pocket.
This all-in-one printer is a tremendous value! First of all, not only is the price point very attractive, but it performs as well or better than printers costing twice the price. The print quality is fantastic, as is the speed. When I click on "print" on a document, the printer starts immediately and prints very quickly. The print quality is very crisp. The fax feature does not have a document feeder. Rather, you load one sheet at a time on the scanner, and scan each sheet into memory, which are then faxed when you're done. A small inconvenience, but I'll put up with it for the price point. The copier quality is excellent, and easy to use. Further, the unit is extremely economical to operate. It does not need a seperate toner and drum cartridge: you only need to buy a toner cartridge when the old one is depleted. And, it will accept aftermarket cartridges which can be purchased for under $20. Even the genuine Canon cartridge runs around $65, which isn't bad considering you never have to replace a drum. Printing is slightly noisier than some printers I've had, and less than others, which is why I gave it 4 stars in this department - still not bad at all. Setup is pretty easy, although if you're running Windows 7 you'll want to go to the Canon support website and download the driver. I called their customer support (talked to a live U.S. based support person) and he walked me through installing the driver where it needed to be. Their customer support is easy to navigate to get to a human, and extremely helpful. This product has been such a great experience for me that I bought a second one for my other office. Definitely a home-run purchase! Well done Canon. (But what else would I expect - I own several of their cameras, and they are all top-notch.)
The salad shooter makes cole slaw and french fry preparation very easy. Easy clean up also.
I have used them for about two-three months now on my Xbox 360, Wii (and recently, Wii Fit), and Canon Camera and have to say it has worked like a charm. The batteries don't last longer than 'normal' ones would, but they last about the same... the best part? Just recharge them!What convinced me was after doing so much research I learned there are different battery levels, and the ones included with this charger are the '2500' ones which make it last longer. Also, these batteries hold the charge for a few months, even if you don't use them at all, that is awesome. Right now the best ones (to my knowledge) are 2700 batteries, which would include Sanyo's Eneloop (available at Costco... I'll talk about that later).Something else to keep in mind,I was real bummed when my digital camera only took a couple of sets of pictures before dying on me... after researching to see if it was my camera or my new Sony batteries, I came to realize that the first 3-4 times you use the batteries... they don't FULLY charge. So give it some time before you peak out your batteries which would be around the 5th full charge.Once peaked, check to see how long they typically last with normal use on the device you are using it with. Let's say they last 5 hours with your device... once you start notice a decrease to perhaps 4 hours, it's time to press the magic refresh button on the charger, and 'renew' your batteries for one more go! (Open the cover to see the white button).In summary, I can't really complain... I've been using them on my battery hungry controllers for the 360 and Wii and have done a great job so far. I purchased 2 extra sets of batteries from eBay (cheaper) bringing my total number of Sony batteries to 12 allowing me to power 2 Xbox remotes, 2 Wii remotes, and my Wii Fit board (takes 4 batteries, yikes!).PS: Another great alternative would be the bundle pack sold by Costco branded as Eneloop, which are Sanyo batteries.They come with adapters to use for other devices (C, AAA, etc)They are FULLY CHARGED right out of the box, just go home and put them in!I am still happy with my purchase, for the simple fact that it has a orange LCD screen that shows the battery status from far away. Once charged, the screen turns off, letting you know they are ready!Sony AA 2500 mAh Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries In Slide Case (4-Pack)Sony Rechargeable AAA 900 mAh NiMH BatteriesCanon PowerShot SX100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)Xbox 360 Elite System Console Includes 120GB Hard DriveWiiWii Fit
This battery is not the same as our existing PA-1121-08. The plug end is completely different, and since it isn't shown in the picture, we had no way of knowing!
My iPod is one of the best purchases that I have done, is very practical, useful and the sound is outstanding.
I bought the capture view very recently. I can't get my computer to recognize the camera. I have an extremely high speed/high end new Dell computer. I use my Dell all the time to download and edit photos from my digital cameras with no problems at all. I'm also pretty computer literate. The Meade Capture View would not work out of the box. I went online, but no info there helped my situation. I attempted multiple fixes, including driver updates, reinstallations, and every combination you can imagine. I have called Meade over and over, but get no answer! The Capture View requires more effort than its worth. I imagine I purchased an inoperative camera or have a bad cable. However, I can't solve the issue because I can't get through to Meade.
Saved me the hassle of buying an aftermarket head unit with Aux. audio imput. The harness has an attached ground wire...If you plan on using the device(phone, mp3 etc.) with a charger, then you don't need the ground. If you do not use a charging device, then use the ground wire.
Although it is a bit expensive, it has served its purpose well. No power switch means you can't accidently turn it off. There are two differnt type of plugs for your 208 - 240V needs. It is a Tripp-lite...what else needs to be said? :)
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.
This Curse of Chalion is the first book of a series of (so far) three books placed in what is known to her fans as the "5 Gods Universe" (5GU). In it, Lois McMaster Bujold introduces us to Cazaril, a subject of Chalion, and someone who definitely fits the "damaged hero" category of protagonists.Returning to Chalion after many months as a slave of the Roknari, we follow Caz as he returns to Valenda, a town in which he served as a page to the local ruler many years previously, in the process explaining Chalion's place in this world, with it's alliances and enemies, history and peoples, and, oh yes, it's secret curse that threatens to destroy it all. The five gods are somewhat unique in the fantasy that I've read, each with their roles and responsibilities - and their great limitations when it comes to affecting the world of matter.As is normal in a Lois McMaster Bujold book, the world building is comprehensive and believable, without ever becoming boring.All in all a terrific book and a fitting start to a series that continues with Paladin of Souls (a direct sequel of sorts) and the Hallowed Hunt, a separate book in the same universe. Each of the books focuses in on one of the five gods, and I'm hoping we'll see two more when their time comes.
We purchased this DVD recorder for the rock-bottom price of $100 on Thanksgiving, as did my brother. After reading some reviews, my brother returned his and bought the LITE-ON model and we kept ours. We have had very few problems. We are mostly copying home movies from our VCR. We are using cheap no-brand DVD+R/RW discs without any real problems. The only problem we had was playing them in our OLD DVD player (one of the first on the market!) Even then that was the DVD+RW disc and it played some of the titles, but not all.The menu system is clumsy, but not worth paying more $$$ for a user-friendly menu system!!!The only other complaint we have is the number of inputs. Could use more, but again, for the cheap, cheap price we don't mind switching around cables occasionally.Everything else is great! Another brother just went the computer-DVD-recording route (very expensive)and seems to regret all the $$$ he spent and the amount of time it takes him to record a DVD.
Great unit with alot of features. I would go to [...] for the same unit. You can buy it new for $259.99 versus what Amazon's best used/refurbished/new price is.Lawerence
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'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
This carrying case does not satisfy my needs. There is no shoulder strap; there is the belt snap, but that certainly shouldn't be the sole option. This is a most disappointing way forward in carrying case design. The case fits the Sony Cybershot 10.2 Megapixels DSC HX5 exactly with no room for the associated cable. The camera is slimmer than the earlier equivalent Sony, but the cabling has grown. Go figure!
From page one of this book I was gripped, and as events unfolded I found myself transported to a new world, that of the kingdom of Chalion.Our guide for the story is Cazaril who we first meet as a tired and lame beggar making his way to the fortress where his erstwhile employer, the Provincara (rather like the Queen Mum) of Chalion, lives. Cazaril was previously a Castillar (a Noble) and a courtier but after a fortress he was defending was breached he was taken away as a prisoner of war by the Roknari peoples who forced him to be a galley slave on boats for eighteen months, thus his broken down health. His reminiscences of his history before the time we meet him in the story gradually unfold and prove to be more important to events that initially apparent.Once Cazaril is accepted into the Provincara's service again as a tutor to her granddaughter we meet other members of her family - her daughter Ista (who appears to be mad), her granddaughter Iselle the princess (Or Royesse), her brother Teidez the prince (or Royce), their elder half-brother Orico (the Roya) and his wife (the Royina) and various other courtiers. As you can see from the different terms given for the grades of nobles, it can be quite confusing and I would rather have enjoyed a table of degrees of nobility - might have made it a bit simpler.What's fascinating about this book (and its sequel, Paladin of Souls, which I read straight after this one) is the theological background to the story. Bujold has created an entire religious system based on five deities (the Father, The Mother, The Daughter, The Son and The Bastard) - the religious observance of the people of Chalion is portrayed brilliantly. Many of the events are shaped by the Gods and the influence they have in the real world, culminating in Cazaril becoming a living saint. And yet the hand of these gods is not always benevolent, and it is the way in which Bujold unfolds the story of the curse on the descendants of King Ias (the father of Iselle, Teidez and Orico) and the ways in which Cazaril and others try to break it.There's also a charming love story unfolding between Cazaril and Iselle's handmaiden Betriz which adds a little spice to the story alongside a marriage for political gain between Iselle and a neighbouring kingdom's heir.What I found so enjoyable about this tale was the different setting of the quintarian religion and the way in which the gods played important roles in the story; Cazaril is a worthy hero with flashes of humour and real grit - I was rooting for him to succeed in lifting the curse.The follow up to this book, Paladin Of Souls, is just as good - I heartily recommend both books.
I bought the JBL LC1 as a replacement center channel speaker to replace an old one gone bad.(not JBL) The frequency response and power handling ability are great. My wife and I find voices/etc coming from the center channel more defined, fuller and clearer. I chose JBL because of good reviews and a JBL Sub-Woofer I purchased last year, it is also mind blowing (and ear shattering!)If you are buying this speaker for a center channel make sure you have the room, it is not small. 10 x 21 x 7.5 inches & 23 pounds. If you have the room for three I would suggest all front speakers, you would not be disappointed!JBL LC1 3-Way, High Performance Dual 5 -1/4-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker (Black)
Thought this would solve the problem of blow drying the "bob". It is too hard to handle simply because the handle is too fat and clumsy. The hair gets tangled in the brushes. Turned into an expensive blow dryer.
Seriously, for the price, this is such a great scanner. It's also easy to use, it was easy to set up, it couldn't be simpler.
good product for a great price for my scouting cameras the cards i bought should be able to collect hundreds of pictures.
This was a great purchase for me and a wonderful addition to my network. The setup was easy and it helps provide me with a reliable, secure connection via my DSL link to the internet. I would recommend this for anyone with a broadband internet connection from their home. I was up and running with the unit within 10 minutes right out of the box and haven't any trouble with the unit whatsoever.
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
I bought a 215 series laptop from Office Depot a week ago and got the Black Screen of Death an hour into using it. I searching the net I too found the minimum processor fix and have'nt had a problem since.
The LensPEN works as advertised by its manufacturer. First clean your lens and filters with the included brush and then use the circular eraser-like cleaner to remove smudges and fingerprints, it even works on LCD screens. Sometimes it leaves some traces of carbon, you can easily wipe them off with the brush. Doesn't clean stains, for that you should use something else, like a damp cloth.
This kit fit perfectly in my '08 Corolla and works with my sony Gt340, but i don't really understand the slot at the top. other than that, it fits great. would recommend to anyone with a corolla up to '08 as im not sure about the 09 corollas
These are great headphones until they are not. They did not last in our lab of thirty macs at the school where I teach. Within the first year, one side of the headphones stopped producing sound in about 30 percent of the headphones. By the middle of the next year most only had sound coming from one side. Then there is the problem of the ear cups coming off. Sometimes they get lost. Three years later, only 16 of the headphones are usable, and of these 16, about 10 only have sound coming from one side.I am not saying that these are not good headphones, they just aren't rugged enough for daily heavy use in a computer lab by kids in grades K-8. These headphones are used every day Monday through Friday by 350 kids in those grades. I would suggest light classroom use at a listening station, but NOT lab use. Plus the kids can't hear you when you do want to make an announcement or give directions. They really do a good job of keeping sound out which is a blessing and a curse as a teacher. (kids yell when they try to talk, they can't hear the teacher, etc.).
My family and I have had Tivo for 3 or 4 years. We purchased the Sony 30 hour first, it had a problem after 2 years (it wouldn't call in for updates) and we sent it in for servicing, but Sony told me it could take 30 days to evaluate the problem, and I COULD NOT LIVE A DAY WITHOUT IT, so ... I bought the new 80 hour Tivo. We opted for the Philips since the Sony had problems after 2 years anyway and the Philips was 50 bucks cheaper. In fairness to our old Tivo, our family of 4 used it ALOT. We love it so much we have spread the word: I have since gotten my mother one, my sister has one, my mother in law and my sister in law. Tivo owes me a commission! And we ALL LOVE IT. It's a little pricy after you pay for the lifetime programming service (twice) but it is the best present I ever bought myself. By the way, the Sony was fixed for free and I traded it to my sister in law for another computer, so it's still going strong.Yes, the picture quality does deteriorate recording through Tivo, especially since we record everything on the slowest speed to get the most time, but for most TV it really doesn't matter to me. If I want to save something to tape or DVD I record in High Quality which is pretty good. Overall, the picture is good, the remote control functions are great, with lots of shortcuts that you can learn, and I've never regretted one cent I spent on either Tivo.The sony remote I think had a better layout but it took very little time to adjust to the new remote, and we're all perfectly comfortable with the new one. The extra 50 hours of recording time was a nice bonus for us too.As far as number of hours you want-we tend to stock up on movies which take up a lot of space-10 movies at 2 hours each is already 20 hours of your hard drive space. We also have shows recorded for 4 different tastes. If you don't watch movies or you don't have that many people in the house, the smaller hard drive is sufficient for you. Our family of 4 tends to keep the 80 hours pretty full, and we like it that way. There's always something I want to watch on TV. I don't have to watch commercials, our phone rings constantly and kids interrupt constantly, but my husband and I actually get to watch an entire show or movie. With Tivo, life is good.If you're buying this for someone who is technologically challenged, don't worry-it's totally user friendly-my 7 &amp; 10 year have it down, but more importantly my 75 year old mother &amp; mother in law have it down too (although I frequently have to program their shows for them). It's VERY easy to program--I think they just don't want to do it. Enjoy.
This product is really excelent for My ipod, i am so happy to get it
I bought the Belkin F8E244-BLK WaveRest Gel Wrist Pad about two months ago to supplement another Belkin wrist pad I bought over 10 years ago. The 10-year old one still does it's job and is still in one-piece -- the new one fell apart after about 8 weeks of normal use. The gel gets all over the desk and is very sticky. I've got mine in a small zip-lock bag until I can find a new brand of a better quality.
Works great! As long as you follow the suggestions (as in not having your volume all the way up on your iPod) it is excellent! I would have to suggest not leaving it plugged into your iPod when you are not using it. Doing so caused my iTrip to malfunction. It was replaced and I have not had any problems since! It does drain your iPod battery really fast though...
in response to the review from the person who had toubles loading the software with Win XP O/S. I had no problems installing and using the software on my Win XP Pro operating system. In fact, I installed it on my desktop and laptop and it works flawlessly. If you are running Win XP, dont let that review prevent you from purchasing this GREAT camera.
the clarion eqs746 is one of the best in sound technology it a stable and balance output levels with no distortion and the sub woofer is quiet unique what else can i say if you are lokking for clean clear sound the Clarion EQS 7456 is the way to go.
This tv is the ultimate in viewing pleasure!Even with the same old rabbit ears (no able tv or satellite) it picks up more channels at a MUCH better quality than my 27" CRT did. The detail and colors of the picture is the very best anyone could want (zero calibrating necessary). High or standard definition, we love it all. The service from Amazon and the shipping company Eagle was suberb. Every step of the way the service was free, timely, polite, and flexible. TV was put on the tv stand and the box was taken away. What more could you want?
What can I say .. Awesome Value for the price! Quick service. I would definatly do business with this vendor again.
I've had this item for 6 months, and it detects cop cars like an eagle grabbing a chicken. Every Smokey within a half mile shows up flawllessly -hiding in culverts, cruising along, coming up behind you. And I don't get very many false hits in the city. I actually like false hits, because they make me drive slower.I like this item so much I feel compelled to burst into song:My Passport is my watchful eagle,sitting on my dashboard all alone,it screeches at every legal beaglehiding under any stone.Im not caught by Smokey,Im happy as a clam,not going to the pokey,not going to the slamI wave at every lawa cheerful citizen am Islow when I see his square jaw,then step on it - goodbye!I shoulda bought one years ago!
Let me make this review very simple:PROS:-Lasts just as long as the original battery so some reviewers who claimed it had poor battery life might have gotten the lemons.-Cheap! (You save money - who doesn't love that?)CONS:-Zero.
I couldn't find anything that explained where to get an additional driver (ME) for Windows XP print sharing. This is required when the host is running Windows XP and the remote PC is running Windows ME. The online email response I got didn't address XP and didn't tell me the file name of the driver or where to get it. With home networks becoming common, help loading printer drivers to support multiple computers seems like a pretty basic support task. A phone call to a support tech didn't help either. The support tech was incompetent and borderline rude. His supervisor said they couldn't help and said to call the PC manufacturer. Why would I call the PC manufacturer about where to get an HP printer driver? Great product. Absolutely terrible support.
One of the things I like about the ExtremeX series of IOGear KVM switches is their weight. They stay where you put them and when you need to push a button, which isn't too often, the unit stays put. I have hooked up 3 different computers to my 4 port IOGear KVMP and am able to quickly switch from system to system either by typing the shift code on my wireless KB or pressing the appropriate switch on the box. It has always worked. I can recommend this KVMP if you have 3 or 4 systems you want to use with one set of keyboard, mouse, monitor, and peripherals.
well if you want to listen to ipod in your car without an fm transmitter.
I had this over 2 years now.. I and it is used with all my keys and I do use without any "proper care" I might say, and I am very pleased with it....As for the indication of light on it, yes..It has a tiny light, but it does not creat a big problem...And you have to decide if you want your flash drive around your neck (not the case with this one) or with your keychain...I give it a Great "GO FOR IT" with this one, since it has been serving me well...I take it to my swimming practice table, which means it gets wet everytime I get out of the pool and pick the keys up in order to leave to the locker room, and never had a problem with it...Sport yes.. Not extreme... Of course...I am looking for a bigger size now... Of the same model...You will definatelly like this one...:-)
This unit is rock solid in the weather and easy to read the screen in all conditions as promised, great for motorcycles. My only complaint is that I was surprised to find the box and unit without the protectective plastic with the back of the unit cardboard scuffed from shipping. Garmin assured me that this unit was still considered "new" but I have to think it was a return of some kind. Either way, Garmin assured me it would be under the full warranty. In the end, I tested it under Washington/Oregon rainstorms while navigating the coast fot four days and it worked flawless as a GPS, although the motel list was quite out of date!
This is an excellent camera. It has been replaced by the K20D and subsequently by the superb K7. The K10D still holds its own against these more modern DSLR and others from other manufacturers. It has a robust feel of a solid device for taking pictures. It oozes quality. Some features are 10MP sensor, Shake Reduction (SR), weather sealed body, large viewfinder, dust removal system, unique to Pentax exposure modes, a one touch RAW button and much more.Image quality is good. I like the color rendition and depth it produces.One thing I like about Pentax is with an adapter you can mount their old Asahi Takumar lenses. These lenses are all metal construction with build quality in the Zeiss and Leica level. They are manual focus only but have first class optics. Of course you can get modern autofocus lenses from fixed focal length, zooms, wide angle and weather resistant versions.The Pentax K10D is a great camera. A bit dated now but still effective. If you can find one pick it up, it could be a great backup camera.
I paid a bit more for this DVD player, but results have been well worth it! Picture quality is excellent and I like the pause feature--which really holds the scene until I'm ready to resume. Controls are relatively simple and everything works as promised. A friend bought one at my recommendation and is likewise very satisfied with it.
I have a COMCAST digital box on my main (living room) TV and just use the basic "analog" cable on two bedroom TVs. My 30-year old prewired house cabling works just fine with the digital box. It also worked fine with the analog signal until COMCAST decided last year that everyone would need little "analog to digital" adaptor boxes to continue to receive the "analog" channels.Once I installed those adaptor boxes, I had problems with some channels: pixilation, intermittent reception or just plain no reception. I deduced that these little boxes must be more sensitive to signal strength than the big digital box (why, I don't know).I installed this unit on the lines feeding those "analog to digital" adaptor boxes and now receive all channels clearly. Works like a charm. It's not too clear in the Amazon product description, but this unit does require - and is supplied with - a 12v power supply, so you'll need to install it near an AC outlet.
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 rubber cilinder that comes with this product is just not flexible enough to keep compressed until you put them on your ears, and most of the people complain about the ear pieces "gets out" of their ears. you can apply some "mods" to this product, just google for "the plug" and "koss" and you will find some pages on information about making this product better.
I bought these to insert copies of my DVDs to give out to relatives. They are much sturdier than the thin, flimsy cases my videographer gave me. We printed inserts and slipped them behind the plastic cover, which was easy. Another commenter said they smell of plastic... yes, they do slightly. But I didn't find it to be any worse than other products made of flexible plastic. But to each his own.
The quality of the cassette player itself is very, very good. It is extremely durable.But, as other reviewers have indicated, the headphones are terrible. They are hard unyielding plastic and flat out hurt.If you buy this player, plan on buying some other headphone. I bought PHILLIPS #sbcHS303 for $10.00 at Target. They are 3-way flexible and adjustable to your ear. The sound is very good and they are comfortable.
This device arrived and was installed and would not take a format. Upon running the WD SMART testing software, it reported that the servo was not functional. I have used WD my entire computing life and this is the first drive I bought that was a dud, though.
I didn't pay enough attention to this item - it is not a standard headphone jack but rather a mini-plug. It fits an XBox controller, but not my Droid phone. Since it didn't come with an adapter of any sort I won't get any use out of it. I like the design of it, and it was purely my mistake in not noticing the plugin size. If you are considering this headset for your phone, just be sure the stereo plug is right for your equipment!
Spectacular little unit for those that do not want the much bulkier, much more expensive models. I use this exclusively for bounce flash and the difference it has made is unbelievable. Highly highly recommended. In fact, many people say to first time DSLR purchasers, get the 50mm prime for low light, since it's so fast and so cheap. But I have to say, if your intention is shooting kids, for instance, I say forget the 50mm and spend your $100 on this instead.
The passport has been worth absolutely every penny. It's every bit as good as the other reviews I've read say it is. If you are on a budget, but need some good protection, this is without a doubt the most bang for the buck. It's not the best possible system, but it's damn near, and for ridiculously less money.If you're still reading this review, you're wasting precious time that could be spent ordering it.
The camera uses a proprietary USB that does not work on a Mac. I wasn't concerned about using the bundled software, but it cannot be used with iPhoto either.
I purchased the router one and a half months ago. After upgrading the firmware, the router is very unreliable. The port forwarding sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. My KylinTV connection is buffering all the times. And now it has difficulty to obtain an IP from my ISP, while my computer can obtain one easily when connected directly to the cable modem. I hope I could return it now.
I never write reviews, but my experience with TIVO's customer service has motivated me to warn others. I recently purchased the TIVO and had difficulty setting up the service with my existing DVD, Receiver and older TV.Upon calling the 800 number, I learned that the technical service is a long distance number. The technical support number wait is approx. 30-60 minutes long. The wait into the 800 number was 90 MINUTES long.Needless to say, the setup did not work and with the advice of the support guy and my Receiver is broken. Be wary if you do not have a newer TV or an advanced setup. Stick with a VCR.
I bought this set 11/04 for $3,539.97 from Circuit City. I did EXTENSIVE research before plunking all that $$ down on a TV. The pundits were very clear: for a big high-def TV DLP was the way to go and Samsung was the best at DLP.Liars!!The second year I owned it I had all my friends over watching NFL Kickoff Sunday. Just as the kickoff was about to happen on the second round of games --KABOOM! It sounded like a shotgun going off! What it was was the bulb had blown up -- that took $300.00 and 5 days to get rectified. OK, I was warned about the bulb issue. I got over it.After I had the set for 3 years and 1 month suddenly these black pinstripes (10 sets of 8 pinstripes) appeared over the whole screen, just like that. Samsung was as interested in helping me as a US Marine wants to get Osama bin Laden a cold glass of water and a pillow.So I call a local TV repairman and he came out to have a look. A VERY nice man and quite intelligent as well. He told me that the DMD board went bad and Samsung charges $750.00 for a replacement board, plus $200.00 labor to install. He warned me that in DLP's the color wheel tends to go bad as well and they are equally as expensive to replace.I asked him why a 3000+ dollar TV doesn't last for at least 10 years, like my old trusty Toshiba tube TV? He said that the new technology TV's - DLP, plasma, LCD - have an average user life of 2-4 years. That's right, you read correctly -- 2-4 years!!!I figured quickly that buying a new set that is current would cost me ~ $1300.00 and fixing the Samsung would be throwing good money after bad.I went ahead and bought a cheap Sanyo 46" LCD -- looks EVERY BIT as good as the Samsung did in it's prime. Plus, it was hella easier to set up and such.Buyer beware -- Samsung is really bad.If you do buy a new HDTV, be sure to put out the extra bucks to get at least 3 years insurance on it, regardless the brand. It's a little extra money but will be well worth it if your set is a lemon.It will be interesting to see if the glowing reports on this set are still "glowing" after a couple years passes.
This is an excellent camera - and you can get the MMC cards from a third party, you don't have to get the Kodak brand. I love the features that this camera has, the zoom, slide show capability, thumbnail review, marking favorites - it's so customizable - and the editing software is great too.
Great office tv for that sports fan. or for that sports fan in your home for there room. Its not the top of the line picture, but it gets the job done. i love it. would recommend. a must buy
I lost my cable and have a camera several years old. I was very happy to find a replacement on Amazon.com and after receiving it promptly, I realized it was the exact duplicate of the original one I lost. Thanks Amazon. SuzanneOlympus Stylus 600 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
I travel on business constantly, so this was a necessity. I have used it for two weeks now and I find it for the most part very accurate, although it doesn't necessarily map out the shortest route. There have been a couple of times where I sort of knew the general direction of where I wanted to go and ignored the recommended route and did a short cut and it recalculated and gave me a much short ETA because of that. Aside from that though, it seems right on with its accuracy and the feature which tells you the actual street names is excellent. I would recommend this product.
Worked great for about 10 months. Now the UPS "replace battery" light is on again. What's up with the "expected life: 3-5 years" ??
I purchased this ink cartridge in August, knowing I'd have a back-up when needed. I did finally need it, installed it this past weekend (beginning of December 2012), since then it has only printed with lots of lines, like the ink is dry. The quality is atrocious. I opened a claim to return it through Amazon citing these concerns, and the response was that I'm out of my time frame for a return (which is true). Very disappointed.
I bought these headphones, like most, because the Bose noise canceling headphones are way to expensive. I wanted a cheaper alternative. Like other reviewers, I quickly found why they are so cheap.I keep and use my headphones at work, maybe about two or three times a week. One night, a co-worker was at my computer and put them on his head. When he put them on his head, they broke. He felt bad, and bought me a new pair. Since I've had the new pair, they have broken twice. Once in the same spot as my original pair, the second time in a completely different spot.With the use of some JB Weld, I've managed to fix both breaks. So although the sound is ok, if you purchase these, plan on buying about $10 worth of some sort of epoxy to fix them after they break, because they will break.
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.
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 purchased this item based on reviews from this and other sites. I was impressed with the ease of set up and the features the remote provides. But, what really impressed me is the picture quality in HD. I am a hockey fan and was always disappointed with TV coverage. It was like two differant sports, but with HD it is as close as being there as possible. The thing the "blew" my mind is that you could see the light refelecting off of the ice.The only thing close to a negative, is the blurring of fringe elements, when the camera pans fast. I understand that this is a problem with HD period.
This lens is the answer to my search. It was hard to find an inexpensive lens that can help in taking great shots of wildlife and nature. The results are really good. I think that this store is likely going to sell out of these pretty quickly! Best thing about it is there are filter threads so you can purchase filters for it. I recommend getting a skylight filter for lens protection.
I got this card for use in a Wii I bought my fiancee' for Christmas. It works great and was super cheap!
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.
Works great! I have used it with a Dell xps1330 Vista so I could have two external monitors mounted. And it works beautifully after downloading the Vista drivers. This is one issue that keeps appearing, if you have ventured away with the Laptop and bring it back. You may have to stop the service and restart it to reactivate the screen. 1.) Start 2.) in the vista quick search type "services", select it from the menu 3.) right click the service click "stop" 4.) count to 10, then right click "start" The screen will come back.
Even though I've gone over to the dark side and am now 100% digital, my tripod has been a holdover from the days of heavy SLR's and 2 1/4" format cameras. With the pan head on my current tripod getting sticky I decided it was time for a new unit.To be honest, I just got lucky when I picked this Velbon tripod. The design is brilliant, and the execution is fantastic. This is one of those tools you get that just feels perfect in your hands, and has more features than (I) expected.My favorites: buttery smooth pan head with levels and infinite adjustments; quick and simple leg adjustments; ability to get down within 8" of the ground for macro shots; very compact when folded up with carry bag.This is an outstanding tripod for a digital camera, and if you are still using your heavy battleaxe tripod for a 'point-and-shoot' sized everyday digital, this is a perfect match. (If you are using a digital SLR with a variety of large lenses then you might consider one of Velbon's larger units.)The only very minor irritant was that there is no real instruction manual, so it took me a few minutes to figure out a few of the features, but if you look at the pictures on the box they will become obvious.
I purchased two of this unit to act as an Access Point host and client. This is apparently considered an ancillary feature, and so it is not as well-documented as the primary features of the unit. I have a WinNT LAN that I wanted to connect a device to outside the reach of the network wiring. I configured one unit as host and the other as client per the manual (updated version, downloaded from linksys.com along with the updated configuration software and firmware). I could not get the two units to talk to each other no matter what I tried. After searching the somewhat limited support options on Linksys' web, I sent an e-mail to tech support. The response came only hours later, despite the fact that it was late on a Friday, PST (good form). I needed a crossover ethernet cable to connect the remote unit to the WAP11. This undocumented requirement was the missing link, and it worked immediately upon installing a separately-purchased cable. Still evaluating performance, but based on this and a Linksys broadband firewall/router I've been using for several months, I would buy another Linksys product. Just know it may take some searching to find the configuration that works for you.
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....
I bought two of these, and sure enough, one of them crapped out within a couple of weeks. I am hoping the other works for a while. Sound quality is good, but first unit had intermittent dropout of sound. Good value for the money though.
While it worked it was ok, but then it just stopped working. And Plantronics support sucks!
I bought the "Olympus VN-240" thinking I could hook it up to my PC, but the model I really needed was the "Olympus VN-240 PC". I wish they made it more clear that the VN-240 was not pc compatible,I read a review for the VN-240 saying it was connectable to a pc so i went out and bought a VN-240 accidentally instead of "VN-240 PC". Just letting other people know so they don't make the same mistake thinking that all VN-240s are the same, THEYRE NOT!
As others have said, these are the best headphones for the money and in many people's opinion, as well as my own, the best headphone. They say that these need a burn-in period (60 hours or so) but these sound great and are extremely comfortable right of the box. Of course, they truly do get better as you use them though. For those who want the quality but don't like the idea of spending hundreds on an amplifier, Headroom ([...]) has their own brand of cheap, portable headphone amps that work great (they're similar in size to an iPod - a bit taller and wider). A also took a risk of buying a $150 Cardas cable to replace the one that comes with the 650s. I immediately felt guilty and maybe crazy for buying such an expensive cable, but then I plugged it in. The Cardas cable is the most amazing cable I've ever owned. The instant improvement of sound quality, as great as the 650s sound, was dramatic. So for the best headphone grab a pair of the HD650s and for the true audiophile willing to drop the cash, pick up a Cardas cable too.
When the Epson Photo 820 (read the bad reviews; they're all true), instead of just using tons of ink when I cleaned the heads (needed often), started leaving streaks of black ink across the page, I tried to get some help from Epson's customer service. I found that a wasted effort. They must have known what the problem was (I've since figured it out from other Web sites), but refused to tell me other than to tell me to clean the heads or take it in for service. I remembered the wonderful little Lexmark that came with my iMac several years ago and how reliable it was, and I wound up buying this printer. It's wonderful! Fact is, I'm in school and don't print photos. I hate that Epson, which you can't run without both black and color inks, even if you just plan to print text. The Lexmark will run with just black ink. It does a wonderful job on text. If your primary need of a printer is text, you can't go wrong with this wonderful little printer.
I just got a iPod video its awesome! it can hold so many songs. i downloaded all my songs on my cds and it still had lots of space. first, though, it comes with plastic covering. DO NOT PEEL THAT OFF! it can protect your screen and iPod from many scratches! Another suggestion, get a case. i think you should buy this iPod video. don't buy the nano. it stinks!
I have had my 50" DLP TV for 2 months now and love it. I did a lot of research at retail stores prior to purchasing on Amazon. Seeing the TV's up close helped me make my decision between the samsung DLP and various LCD and plasma sets. I thought the picture looked much more crisp and sports looked much more clear (which is good considering I will be watching a lot of sports in the years to come!). What made me buy from Amazon was the price was much lower than any retail store I could find, and the sales tax almost evened out with the delivery charge.I did have a major problem when the tv was delivered. I had it delivered prior to my basement being finished. The delivery people were told to keep it in the box since it would be a week or two until I needed it. Probably a mistake on my part since when we did pull it out it would not turn on. I proceeded to call Amazon who told me that they could not do anything and to call Samsung. Samsung took all my information and contacted a service provider in my area. The service person was able to come 3 days later and installed a brand new light engine. I guess it was easier to replace the whole thing rather than try to find out what specifically was wrong. He said that to do that out of warranty would be $1500 or so. As a bonus I was able to see how to change the lamp now so I am ready when the time comes to do so.Once I had my HD direct tv and off air antenna hooked up I was amazed at the picture quality. It looked even better than in the store! The off air antenna works OK...I have some trouble 20% of the time. But with a little tinkering the channel comes in. I hooked up an upconvert DVD player and it looks pretty good. The sound is not 5.1 quality, but does the job for 99% of my viewing.I am very pleased with my TV. If anyone needs me I will be in my basement watching March Madness or the Sopranos!
Oh Brother why did I get caught up in color inkjet printing when my new black laser-jet printer is so much cleaner/faster to use. No more running out of color when I still have lots of black left (don't think you can only use the black - they are somehow connected). The Brother is sooo fast too. Also this Model lets me print down stairs or on my patio near my pool wirelessly. It was simple to get my XP-Laptop working and I saw a VISTA install disk in the packet but didn't use it. I still have my new Kodak 5300 (after I had to get a replacement from Best Buy because the previous one died because of a download I made to help it. The new one is very good but I hear that they (Kodaks) are prone to big problems. I dedicate the Kodak to making color prints from my SMD card BUT NO MORE PRINTING documents in color. K.I.S.S. is my new motto.
I would recommend this seller as noted: product arrived on time and as noted, quality at a super great priceThank you
The Mac mini is a great little computer but is limited to two USB ports. I realized this after consuming one for my keyboard and the other to connect a USB printer and having no place to plug in my iPod Shuffle. I then started surfing for a port expander and was about to order a standard 4 port expansion unit when I spotted this one which was made expressly for the Mac mini and sits directly under the computer itself. It features two ports on the back and two in the front which makes plugging in the iPod a breeze. Be aware that you do need an additional power plug for the unit unless you are using only low power USB devices. The unit was priced pretty closely to a standard 4 port expander and looks really good sitting under the Mac mini. In short, I like it a lot.
This radio gives excellent reception. Even in the bathroom with all the electrical activity, there is still no static. Fabulous, smooth sound.
I was surprised to see that this book has an overall average rating of less than 4-1/2 stars and felt compelled to put in my two cents worth to help get the book a rating that it deserves. I bought the book just before getting on a plane, read it all the way home, and ended up getting to work late the next day because I had to finish it. A couple of days later I picked it up again and reread it!Bujold is a marvelous writer and does an incredible (where does she get her ideas??!!) job of creating fascinating characters and coming up with innovative story lines. As for comparisons--I would recommend this book over George R.R. Martin's trilogy in a heartbeat, and would readily put it on the same shelf as my Ursula LeGuin books if I didn't shelve books alphabetically by author. There are many elements of the book that are reminescent of others--but I would submit that is true of all good books.I agree with the reviewer who pointed out that Bujold's books have been getting better and better--unlike many other authors. Although I want to find out about Miles' future life I would hate to see her future books limited to Vorkosigan tales, and I would love to read any other fantasies that she is interested in writing.In any event, I think that people who like books that combine elements of historical fiction and fantasy/science fiction are likely to enjoy this book. Kage Baker's Company series, Eric Flint's 1632, Connie Willis's Doomsday Book and Orson Scott Card's Enchantment are a few recent books that come to mind (but don't expect a time travel element in this book), also Guy Gavriel Kay, Patricia McKillip and Dorothy Dunnett. Anyone who likes the Vorkosigan books because of similarities to naval historical fiction should consider giving this book a test run by checking it out of the library instead of rushing out to buy it.
Excellent product and to me, is one of the best options out for continued play on the Xbox 360!!! It allows you to charge while playing so there is no break in gameplay. It's also a OEM product from Microsoft, so it works well! It's much cheaper on Amazon than in most stores!
I put this amp in a 18' Caravelle boat with a pair of Boss MR100 10-Inch Marine Subwoofers. I actually installed it on top of some truck boxes under the consoles to keep it dry. The built in fan helps to keep it cool on those hot days on the water. 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 bought the bass control and mounted it under the driver side. It comes in handy on the go.
This is a shoulder pad. It attaches to the strap on your bag and pads your shoulder. Mission accomplished!
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.
Haven't tried it in windy conditions yet but I like that it's lightweight, easy to transport and extends to 70 inches. The extra height extension prevents you from stooping over when shooting videos. Good value, and free shipping (delivered in 5 days to Hawaii - not bad!) from Amazon only makes it better! Highly recommended.
The original cable received with Garmin GPS product has a filter between the two ends. The cable delivered doesn't so the cable received is a generic cable rather than the cable supplied with the Garmin product. It works and so far, the lack of the filter has not damaged the Garmin device but I am still nervous when I use it.
I recently purchased a D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router and several D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N USB Adapters together. The DIR-655 installed without a hitch and works well with several Linksys wireless G adapters I have. It also works with the DWA-130s but not nearly as well as I had expected. The biggest disappointment is that although the DWA-130s reports that they are attached to the router at 130 MBPS, the effective transfer speed to the network-attached storage box that's plugged into an Ethernet port on the DIR-655 is somewhat slower than it was using the 56 MBPS wireless-G router and adapter that this setup replaces.
So few boomboxes still have tape players, but this one does. A great product for the kids to listen to tapes or CDs or radio...at a great price.
Works great!1 i use it for hunting and camping with my friends, we get great range out of it and the dual watch feature is great for when we go on trips so we can bounce back and forth talking to each other and listening to the trucks to find out about road slow downs or the fuzz. The weather channels are great, we use it for our weather to plan the day since we dont get cell signal at the cabin and hope we never do. lol
Many rollers today are very wide and cumbersome, but not this bag. It is taller than the average roller therefore making it skinner. It fits on the floor-board, in the backseat of a car. I especially like the top-entry design for laptop loading versus a side entrance. THe front panel is large and very organized. I am very happy with my purchase. The reason for 4 versus 5 stars is that one of the wheels gets stuck while rolling --- not too smooth, but it corrects itself without you having to touch the dirty wheels.
This is our family's 4th ipod iphone,ipodvideo,ipodshuffle,and now ipodnano. I use it to workout with nike+ipod kit go to the grochrie store and go to the pool and so far it as worked
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.
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 have audited several low price speakers, such as $100 to $300 range Pioneer, Polk Audio, Boston, KLH ... This Yamaha speaker has great highs, transparent, and Great 3D imaging! The focusing so sharp and accurate, I can almost 'see' the instruments and singers.However, this speaker is weak at midrange and lows. A subwoofer can compensate for that.
It fits my 18-55 IS Lens Perfectly. Seller shipped item very quickly, I would highly recomend buying these for your lenses. They are Awesome !
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Sony has finally recalled this and other models for the black LCD screen problem. Other models being recalled include those listed here:http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1128703521.htmlTo issue the recall work order, call Sony 1-866-703-7669. I had just gone through the process, and it was rather painless. Hope this helps!
I bought HP 1018 laser printer from Amazon and have been using it for a week now - about 5 pages a day. Installed using the accompanying CD on Windows XP and there were no issues - got it up and running in 10 mins. Somehow, fixing the Cartridge into the printer seemed a bit challenging at first, but i just needed to look carefully so that i held it the correct way, and then simply "drop"ped the cartridge into the printer - the "drop" is all that was required - it automatically slid into the correct place - no brainer. Works as advertised. Very quiet.Prints are crisp and clear, as good as the high end printers i use at work. First page prints in less than 10 seconds. Not sure how expensive the toner would be. Other than that, I am pleased with it. Would definitely recommed it, based on my 1 week's use.
TOTAL Piece of junk!!!ughh.Starting from the first time I got this cooler the plastic that is supposed to keep the laptop away from the fan itself was too weak, which created a ticking noise every time the fan hit the laptop (3-4 fan wings on each fan * 100+ rotations a minute). I had to put a piece of rubber to keep a distance between the fan and the laptop.The fans are extremely noisy and really annoyed the hell out of my roommate who wanted to throw the cooler out the window. And as loud as they were, it did NOTHING to cool off my laptop.My laptop actually shut off several times from the heat while the fan was actually running.Plus, after a month or so of keeping with this garbage, the UBS line started to die to the point that the fans only worked when I played around with the wires. (Extremely dangerous & annoying - I was only able to do this because I'm an engineering major).All in all, total garbage and my money went straight into the garbage can.
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.
This headset is the BEST for the price. Researched reviews and works great. Great sound quality. I know other people said breaks easily, but I have had no problems. All depends how you handle the headset as to how long it lasts.
I purchased this lens after buying my D5000 that came with a 18-55mm lens. I didn't want a replacement for the 18-55mm but in addition to. I've used this lens on many occasions and each time the pictures are perfect. The only draw back is the lens is heavy. But you can't beat the construction. It's solid (maybe that's why it's heavy?) I expected to get really good pictures from this Nikon lens but didn't expect this good. I'm new to digital SLR photography and I honestly feel I've made the right choice with this lens.
This device frees me to continue using my wireless phone. My implanted medical device requires a significant standoff for wireless phones.
I think this product is pretty darn good, considering the price point. I like it because it charges the ipod while docked. Music quality is great for my purposes--it just sits on my desk in my office at work.
I too bought it when I bought the printer since it was suggested as a refill. Going to try to return, but I wish I had looked at the reviews more closely or would have saved a lot of time!
I still own this stereo. I purchased this way back in 2005. The audio is crisp and the bass is intense. My only gripe is that it doesn't have hdmi. Wonderful product that will last my family forever.
I love it! Fortunately I was replacing an identical unit, so I have the cable already. It didn't include a cable or connector....
I have had this TV for 2 years now. Purchased November 8, 2007. I love it.. Picture quality is awesome and playing games on it is a treat. There is no "rainbow effect" that you hear about on DLP TV's and no bulbs to replace.. I hope it lasts forever.****** Update 10/20/2010 ************Well my time with this TV is about to come to an end as I am getting a 65" Plasma to replace it. I am selling this TV to a friend and it is still a great TV and I wouldn't be selling it to a friend if I didn't think so.
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
Great price for a great product. Bought two. You will have no problems with large plugs and the unused outlets cover-up to keep my kids fingers out!!!
I have purchased 3 different Archos MP3 Players and they all have 1 thing in common within a year they are broke. I like the features and the ease of handling with their product but the quality is just not there. The Studio 20 is a paperweight. The 2nd I gave away and the 3rd one Broke today. Their support is inferior and takes forever. The batteries constantly die out. Good product just bad engineering. Dont make the same mistake I did it will be a waste of money. I think I am going to get a IPOD
I bought this CD player for my toddler's room. I was previously told that sound of this brand is not good but was pleasantly surprised- it is pretty good for such little device. My son is hardly working on breakening of this CD player with no luck:) LOL It is a good sound, wonderful design and it seems reliable. If you need inexpensive CD player for baby room, kitchen, or on the go- this is the one! Highly recommend!
Was easy to install and it is easy to use. Gives a nice and clear picture, good sound, no echo. Works very well with Skype, the called party gets a nice and crisp picture.
The reason why anyone should get a notebook security cable is to deter people from stealing a laptop. In this mentality, it really doesn't matter how good a lock is or how cheap it is as long as it looks like a lock. If someone wants to steal your laptop that bad then they probably will regardless of the lock. Now when it comes to a security lock with an alarm thats a different story. Like I said if someone wants to cut the cable they no is no reason they wold be unable to, but they won't know that there is an alarm attached which is the feature that people should be getting this product for. Both physical and audible security.I've have been very satisfied with this lock. The only thing I don't like about it is that it is very stiff.
I was looking for USB cable to go with the A/B switch I was ordering for our printer. I really only needed a short (probably 6') one but the 10 footer was cheaper so I ordered it and we just coiled up and tie wrapped the section that we don't need to make it neater. If I ever change around my computer/printer combinatin, I will have more length to use if I need it! The cost of this cable was about 10x cheaper than buying it at a store like Staples, Best Buy, etc. I will buy from here again if I need a cable in the future!
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!
I had my camera for nearly two years until...the LCD screen went black. It worked great during those two years. I took it on tons of trips and got many compliments on the sharp quality of my photos. But it appears that Sony does not make cameras that are built to last, as many other people have had the black LCD screen problem with this camera. I spent nearly $300 on this camera and I was expecting to get at least five years of careful usage out of it. I would not recommend buying this camera, as nearly 90% of the reviewers have had the same problem that I've had. I'm looking for a new camera and I WILL NOT be buying another Sony.
Nice remote. Programs well, although it is not completely as intuitive as it should be. Requires a computer for setup. You have to search for one of the most common activities, watching TV, instead of the program suggesting it. Once you find the way to set it up, which is really pretty easy, it works great. Will turn off and on all your pieces of equipment to do the desired activity. Turns off my cable box and turns on my home theater and sets the channel on my TV, after turning it on as well, to Component input - when I click to watch a DVD. The volume adjustment then controls what you have set it up to. It is nice because in the TV mode, it will start the TV, start the cable box, select the appropriate channel on the TV, turn everything else off, and then the channel controls the cable box and the volume controls the TV. This is truly one remote for all your needs. The other remotes are all sitting where they belong - hidden away.
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 use this product with my 15" MacBook Pro. After reading review about laptops falling off lower priced stands I decided to shell out the extra cash and purchase this one and I couldn't be happier with it. It's a perfect height, feels very solid and helps keep my cables organized with the hole in the back. The little rubber bumpers keep your laptop from getting scratched while on the stand. I really have nothing negative to say.
I have had passport/escort detectors since about 1992. I got my X50 back in January 2005. It replaced a passport 4500. The X50 has worked great, and it has several customizable features. You have to go in and manually set these options, but this detector can display the radar frequency it is detecting (for example, it may display: Ka 35.6 GHZ), and it can also track multiple radar frequencies (up to 2 Ka, 2 K, and 4 X) at the same time and display their singnal strength in vertical bar graphs. I am not aware that any other detector can do this. So you pick to use either the "standard" signal strength meter for the strongest signal (horizontal signal strength bar), "expert" mode that tracks multiple radars at the same time (verticle signal strength bars), or "frequency" that displays the radar band and frequency. For the frequency setting, there is no signal strength displayed like the other 2 settings so you have to listen to the beep, beep, beeps to know when the signal increases.I will focus on repair and maintenance issues not covered in other posts. Over the last year, mine has been acting up--did not detect K band some of the time and would go haywire with a full K or KA alert and stay there until I unplugged it from the cigarette socket. Even before all of this, the pop mode would constantly go off with false alerts so I kept pop mode set to OFF. The automatic door locks would set off the LASER alert. On an average road trip going 15 miles through town, I would get about 4 pop false alerts. I sent it in for repair a few weeks ago, and it was $59. It was returned with a post card indicating what was done. They replaced the antenna and recalibrated. I say all of this to say that all the passport detectors I have owned start to go crazy after about 4-5 years. I would count on that being the lifespan before needing service. Ok. Now I have the X50 with the new antenna and recalibration. Wow. This thing has quieted down. I have driven with this for 4 full days in urban and rural areas with no false pop alerts. I just had 1 false pop alert today on the 5th day. Big difference from having 4 or 5 pop alerts in 1 day. Maybe the new models that are out now are much better than my old 2005 model. When I first got this in 2005 before needing service, the pop alerts always went off. The fact that mine is a lot quieter in pop mode after the service tells me that maybe they have made some improvements to pop mode. FYI pop mode is set to OFF as the default. You have to go in and turn it ON.The biggest issue with any passport detector is their city mode. Hopefully Escort will figure this out. City mode ONLY reduces X band sensitivity. It does nothing to K band. Well, just about all, and I mean all, of the automatic doors at shopping centers around here use K band. So city mode is worthless.Update: I have driven with this 19 days since getting it back from service (new antenna + recalibration), and I have only had 1 false POP alert. I have POP set to On, and I am driving in both urban and rural areas. This serviced X50 has fewer false POP alerts now than when I got it new in 2005. When it was new, I had to turn POP off because of all the false POP alerts. Now it works better. I am more careful about power surges and not having the unit on while turning the car on or off. Power surges will shorten the life.3/29/11 LASER- I have read that laser detection on most detectors is worthless, and the X50 is also worthless. It does great on radar bands but not laser. Our local police were set-up on an overpass using a laser gun 2 days ago and were targeting cars at about 1,500 feet (no more, no less due to topography). I thought I would test the laser detection. The only time it went off was when I was zapped. I went by about 4 times and circled around going in the opposite direction 4 times while cars in the other lane were zapped. I went across on the overpass behind the laser (about 15 feet away). I also went on a side street perpendicular to the highway where the laser was being shot with the detector antenna pointed that way. It never went off except the time I was zapped.
We gave this camera as a gift to our son and we ended up borrowing it from him whenever possible. This is truly the easiest camera we have ever used. It takes great pictures, and is easy to use, adjust, and print, and in my opinion that's what taking digital pictures is all about! I would recommend this camera to anyone. If you don't get the printer dock, I would suggest some other charger for it. If you can afford it, the printer dock is a great accessory and small enough to pack if you are travelling and want instant photos, such as family pictures at the holidays.
I've owned this tablet for almost 7 years and I can say those were 7 wonderful years. It is very easy to use and continues to be one of my most prized possessions.
I love gadgets, but this one is the best. It has an entire book of products already listed, but is simple to program new personal favorites. The voice recognition is great because anyone in the family can pick it up and add an item to the shopping list. Thermal paper is inexpensive and doesn't get used quickly. Totally recommend this product.
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.
Bought as a gift for the daughter of a friend. She loved it. Great value.
I must concur with almost every reviewer here, this Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster (Broadband Drop Amplifier) works like a charm!! BUT... as mentioned in other reviews, it's IMPORTANT to know how to hook it up correctly.Firstly, as with others, when the booster was connected it overdrove my cable modem and the cable modem wouldn't connect. Cable modems are finicky things and need just the right signal amount (usually -15 to +15), so I wound up putting a splitter in BEFORE this signal booster, thereby giving my cable modem "regular" levels.Secondly, MAKE SURE you install the signal booster AT THE POINT OF ENTRY for your cable. Usually you connect the signal booster with the cable in cable, then the output from the booster goes into your splitter and from there you feed your televisions. This method WORKS. Please save yourself A LOT of aggravation by not connecting the booster at the end near the television. You will have no noticeable improvement. BUT.. by putting it at the point of entry and feeding your entire line, you WILL see an improvement.Thirdly, LABEL ALL CONNECTIONS... this way you will save yourself a lot of aggravation. Especially if later on you want to swap out the cable company's standard splitter and put in a Monster Cable splitter (which I also recommend for CLEAN signal splits).Motorola definitely has an EXCELLENT product in their 484095-001-00 Signal Booster.
The IPod Nano is perfectly designed as an exercise "companion". Small, light and easy to wear with arm band or clip.
I purchased the camera as a gift for someone else, but from what I hear, she's very pleased with the camera..
I have been using this notebook stand for over four years now and absolutely love it. I did not want to buy the types that use a cooling fan. After all, those fans will eventually become noisy or break down which will defeat the purpose.Pros:This stand does what it's meant to do. Although it's made of a strong metal alloy, it is light, collapsible for travel, sleek, and very well constructed. Its adjustable telescopic arms accommodate laptops as large as 17 inches. It raises the back end of the laptop by 1.25 inches off the desk in an inclined plane. As a result, the computer stays substantially cooler - preventing the fan from running nonstop. Also, due to its inclined orientation, it noticeably improves the ergonomics of typing as the wrists are more comfortably rested on the laptop.Cons:Considering the length of time that this product has been on the market, it's still a bit pricey.
This conversion lens is a must for anyone shooting indoors or on a sightseeing tour. There is no detectable deterioration in picture quality, the pictures are crisp and the colors are excellent. You will probably not take it off at all except when you need to mount the sister TeleConversion lens VCLHG1737C. I've tried a number of other converters but none of them matches this one by Sony.
I bought this battery for my SD450, but it doesn't perform as well as the original. It died completely even before the original which was at least 1.5 years older than this one.
The Best of the BestMy preference: 3rd. The Sennheiser IE 8 ($450). 2nd. Shure SE535 ($550). 1st. Westone TrueFit 4 ($450).These three earphones rank among the very best--or at least the most expensive--universal-fit earphones. Are these $500 ear-candies worth their asking prices? Which one is the best? Below is a detailed comparison of these three earphones and the reasons for my ranking. Four more affordable earphones are also suggested for their better sonic fit and values for IPods, cell phones and the likes.LESS EXPENSIVE CHOICES. To the questions above, there are unfortunately no simple answers. If you listen to mostly MP3 and other compressed recordings, you are probably wasting your money and missing most of the virtues of these $500-earphones. There are far more affordable earphones in the range of $50 to $80 that, on IPods and similar devices, will sound almost as good as their far-more-expensive brethrens. Three very good models to check out are, in my increasing order of preference: 3.The SoundMagic PL50 Noise Isolating In-Ear Monitor Earphones ($50)--Yep, these unassuming Chinese earphones are worth every penny. 2.The Audio-Technica ATHCK7 titanium earphones ($80). 1.The NuForce NE-700X Audiophile-Grade Earphones ($65). The ATHX-CK7 and NE-700 in-ear devices provide adequate "passive" noise-isolation in my opinion--far better than most headphones--but if you want a choice for "active" sound isolation, the Audio Technica ATH-ANC23 with Active Noise-Canceling ($75) will do very nicely albeit with a small sacrifice to the sound with the noise cancellation switched on.COMMON SHORTCOMING. If you listen to CDs or other high-quality sources, it is worthwhile to check out the sound of high-price earphones. I have lived with them for over a year now and have become familiar with their near- and long-term virtues and shortcomings--yes, even at half-a-grand a pop, these earphones are not perfect. A shortcoming shared by all of them: you hear the sound emanating mostly from the middle of your forehead due to a collapsed soundstage (the perceived size of the space in which the recording took place). Unless you have a signal processor like the HeadRoom Total Airhead ($99) just to name one choice among many other models to create a wider, more credible sound stage, you are stuck with the sound collapsing in the middle of your forehead.COMPARISON CRITERIA. To facilitate the comparison of relative sonic merits of these earphones, I will compare them one sonic attribute at a time. Overall tonal balance: this is the general sonic impression you get from both short-term and long-term listening. Clarity: overall perception of the details of the sound, the absence of veiling across the frequency range (lows, midrange, highs). Bass: quality, quantity, depth and control of the low frequencies. Highs: quality and extension of the high frequencies. Use comfort: how well the ear buds fit and how comfortable they are with long-term listening. Note: frequently, the quality of the sound, especially the bass, depends on the sensitivity of earphones and the quality of the amplification. I found that an inexpensive earphone-amplifier like the HeadRoom Total Airhead ($99)--not the last word in sound quality but very serviceable--can improve the sound of all three earphones evaluated even though, to my ears, it did not change their relative ranking. Here are brief descriptions of these sonic attributes followed by my rating (0-100) of the three top earphones listed in my order of increasing preference.Third. Sennheiser IE 8 ($450)Overall tonal balance: slightly lean, very detailed though not analytical, just slightly lacking in warmth -- 92Clarity: well articulated sound, free from colorations across the entire frequency range -- 95Bass: very tight bass with excellent definition and timber; slightly short on quantity and impact -- 90Highs: extended highs free of harshness or stridency -- 95Use comfort: well shaped, excellent fit with my ears; could benefit from memory-foam buds -- 93Overall: 93Second. Shure SE535 ($549)Overall tonal balance: lush and very musical if slightly lacking in inner details -- 95Clarity: slightly veiled in the mid-range; not the last words in articulation -- 93Bass: thunderous bass with great impact but somewhat lacking in tightness -- 95Highs: extended, smooth highs with good details -- 95Use comfort: excellent fit with my ears though large size & shape took some getting used to -- 92Overall: 94First. Westone TrueFit 4 ($450)Overall tonal balance: smooth across the full range; finely detailed and well balanced sound -- 98Clarity: clean, dynamic sound with good detail and musicality -- 98Bass: excellent bass, very tight and well-defined without boominess in the upper bass -- 94Highs: extended, smooth, silky highs with -- 95Use comfort: excellent fit with my ears; good choices of ear-buds -- 95Overall: 96COMPROMISE. As you can see, not much separates these three earphones. None of them is perfect and your choice will come down to your taste and preference in sound, what qualities you prefer and what flaws you can or cannot live with. If you value subtle inner details and clarity above all and can live with a slight deficiency in bass, the Sennheiser IE 8 is a clear winner. If you prefer a lot of bass and impact in your music, the Shure SE535 is the best choice. For a good balance of details, dynamic impact and musicality, the Westone TrueFit 4 reigns supreme. Depending on your personal sonic preference, you could have ranked these earphones in a completely different order than mine. A word of caution: how earphones fit you plays a much more important role than most realize: a poor fit will cause discomfort in the long run but, just as important, it will significantly degrade the sound quality. These earphones sound their best only with a proper fit. Unfortunately, ear lobes and ear canals are shaped differently from preson to person so you have to try these earphones on--does any dealer let you do that?--to be certain of how they will fit you. Finally, it is rather silly to compare relative value of these top earphones: if you can afford and are willing to shell out $500 for a pair of earphone, $100 difference in price should not be an issue.CONCLUSION. Are these $500 earphones worth their asking price? Yes, if you demand the very best sound from earphones and your playback equipment and recording can do them justice. The winner for me is the Westone TrueFit by a nose. If you listen to MP3 on IPods or cell phones, you can still hear the difference between these expensive models and the more modestly-priced models but you are far from hearing all that these earphones can really do. A far less expensive choice and better match may be found among the following earphones: SoundMagic PL50 ($50); Audio Technica ATH-ANC23 ($75); Audio-Technica ATHCK7 titanium earphones ($80); NuForce NE-700X Audiophile-Grade Earphones ($65).
I use it while backpacking and strap it to the shoulder straps of my backpack. It sits well and doesn't bounce. Just the right size with adequate compartments.
In comparison to the G9:I was using a Logitech MX510 prior to this mouse. The MX510 was over 3 years old and started having issues with the sensor and since I liked that style this seemed like a natural match. I ordered the G5 alongside the G9 to compare and contrast the top contenders. Overall the only real difference in usage are the scroll wheel on the G9 and the types of grips offered. I personally preferred the way the wheel moved on the G9 but clicking it was weird to me and the G5 offered a nice familiar feel so I preferred it. The grip on the G9 is really different as well as it bulges in the palm area, I personally am a fan of how the G5 fits. Overall I recommend the buyer try both for at least a few days and pick the one that suits their grip the best.Impressions of this mouse:I personally have not found much use for the adjustable sensitivity, I mostly do FPS games and I might practice with it a little more in the future. The finish of the mouse also surprised me, compared to other Logitech products including my former MX510 and the Wide body G9 grip the G5 used a rough hard plastic versus a rubber coat. This took some time getting used to, but overall this seems to be better than the rubber grip as it probably won't wear down as easily and won't be as susceptible to sweat and oil to allow for a constant firm grip.Overall it is a solid mouse, the laser sensor and buttons are great along with real nice mousefeet which should give a nice smooth feel for a long time to come. Pair it with a proper mouse pad and prepare to dominate.
I agree with those who wrote that the Lenmar lasts only about 1/4 as long as Canon original. I am using this in the Canon Powershot SD790 IS.I have now owned it and the Canon original for about a year and a half. The Canon is holding up well, still holding a charge and providinglong-lasting power. The Lenmar has declined in its ability to provide power. It's inexpensive, but ultimately not worth all the battery swapping.
I already have 3 ipods, and this one rocks too....i got this for my wife on her graduation - and trust me it's worth the money. The setup was easy and after that, just plug in the supplied cable to ur PC and copy songs to the device, just like you would transfer to ur thumbdrive. You can navigate folders, play it in shuffle mode etc; it also has a built in FM receiver, so you can listen to your fav stations. The player comes with earphones builtin to the lanyard. So you can hang the player around you neck and pull up the earphones.
I actually purchased two PDAs (this one and a Toshiba Pocket PC) and I sold the Pocket PC because the Tungsten E is superior. It has a lot of great qualities but here are the ones that differentiate it from a Pocket PC PDA.1) Faster and friendlier user interface. Menus load instantly.2) Graffiti 2 is not perfect but better than the equivalent in Pocket PC. On screen Keyboard is faster and better too.3) Thinner, lighter and a sleeker design.4) Support for PowerPoint presentations (which look cool)5) Plays mp3s well and can do it in powersave mode.
Bought this to replace my 3 year old Netgear G router. I have a 2 level concrete house and I used to have issues of two types with my previous router :- connectivity and speed in the ground floor (router was in the first floor)- stability, very often had to reboot the router.Every since switching to this router almost 2 months back, its been perfect. So far, never had to reset the router. Very consistent.The ground floor laptop gets only 2 bars for connectivity, but it is consistent and I also get download speeds of 8 Mbps - as per my ISP's promise.All in all, a very happy customer. Setup was easy and have not needed any help with tech support.Update May 12, 2011The router has been on since end Dec. Not a single reboot, no drops. Very happy with the router.
This is a great unit for getting online and using the internet. However, it was marketed as an "excellent" gaming unit, which couldn't be further from the truth, which was why it was purchased and why a 1-star rating. I know my way around routers very well, and can adjust settings, use port forwarding, and assign the unit to operate in the DMZ. I tried using this unit to work with Call of Duty: Black Ops and it simply would not function the way it is supposed to. For anyone that knows what I'm talking about, NAT type 2: open is the optimum setting for online gaming and this unit WOULD NOT allow for this to happen. I tried everything to no avail. I returned it for a Netgear WNR3500L and it worked out of the box using UPNP, no problems AT ALL!! Avoid this router if you have a PS3 and want to use it for online gaming. Settings and trouble verified by a friend who has the same router, but doesn't use it for his PS3, only for it's wireless, which is flawless! Great range, directional antennas definitely worked on a two-level house with no issues at all (more than 2900 sq. ft.). Didn't try HD streaming, but I'm sure that would have been effective, too. However, if you plan to use a PS3 and want an OPEN NAT, do NOT BUY THIS UNIT. It simply won't work!
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH A MIDLAND CB RADIO. UNSTALLATION WAS A SNAP, TOOK ONLY A FEW MINUTES. UNIT WORKS GREAT. IT SENDS AND RECEIVES GREAT. I HAVN'T EVEN PUT A SWR METER ON IT YET. GOOD PRODUCT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
long cable, can have it far from keyboard.good size and shape, fits nicely in my large-ish hands.blue light is a bit bright, at night, lights up the whole room.buttons click and respond well.no edges or corners to make alcohol wiping a pain.
This player is the best one can ever own for at least the next 2 to 3 years. It has possibly everything one could want in a mp3 cd player, including firmware upgrades! I admit it is a bit overpriced at 150 odd dollars, but hey I bought mine at 190 and was very happy with what i got. (I still am happy with it) If you look at all the stuff youre getting for the bucks, you might look at the price tag a bit differently.Like everyone before me has said, you should research all the players available before you take the plunge. i would recommend checking out sony, which some pretty hardy ones that have the minimum necessary features. If youre looking for a player that can play mp3 cds and regular cds and don't want to spend too much, then a sony is your best bet. But if you want to take control of what youre listening to, you must check out the iriver stable.in terms of what is available from iriver, the 400 seems to be the best of the lot, compared to its siblings, the 550 and the 350.the 550 comes with digital optical output, which apparently helps you if youre wanting to pass this output onto another system. They also claim that it looks better, but i guess that might vary from person to person. i for one am very happy with the looks of the 400 and i think it wont look dated even after 4 or 5 years! Besides i dont notice too much of an improvement in the 550. It seems like you pay an extra 30 - 50 bucks for a different look and an optical output capability.as for the 350, for starters, I don't like the look of the player. It looks like its dying to get dated. Its too sleek, possible great looking for 2002, but I don't think I like it. I definitely prefer a cleaner look on my player! As for the features it doesnt have as many preset equalizer modes, and it has 16 mins of buffering as opposed to the 32 mins on the 400. honestly im not sure if that makes a big difference in performance! but where the 400 scores is in the sheer value of the entire package. you get a headphone for starters, which most of us prefer over earphones, it also comes with a complete car kit and i guess these would cost about 35 to 40 bucks if you wanted to buy them separately! of course on top of this, you get a much better and easier-to-use remote. the 350's remote has fewer lines and it doesnt have the clean button interface like the 400. Id say, if your next meal doesn't depend on the 40 odd bucks you might save (if you went for the 350) youre better off with a 400, considering what an awesome deal it is!if you read all of this, and are still interested in the 400, lets get to the good and the bad.The 400 has "VERY" good battery life. i dont think it goes for 12 hrs like the company claims. but it does about 7 to 8 hours (with all that constant fiddling i do!) which is fantastic!the other thing thats great about this player is that it has a discharge and charge mechanism and an auto-cutoff mechanism which means you could leave the player plugged in(to recharge) and walk away someplace. if youre wondering how that helps, thats because most rechargeables last longer, if you dont leave them plugged on after theyre fully charged and also if you can run them to a complete discharge once in a while. this was a total opinion swinger, when i was looking for a player! I was looking for a player that had a builtin FM receiver, and yes this has it, and whats better it comes with 20 presets! (and the reception is decent for a portable player) Finally, Its got firmware upgradability which is a HUGE plus!as for the cons, the one thing i dont totally admire is the lack of a stop button and a volume control on the main unit. there have been times when i dont want to have the remote - like when im jogging or something. It would have been great if the main unit had this basic functionality, so I could play audio cds. But I guess that's only noticeable, if you sorely need that ability. i knew about this when i bought the player, and willingly decided to put up with it. so if you think this isnt a big deal, hey thats great!Theres one thing that no one seems to have pointed out. this player has a "SUCKY" battery indicator. basically the battery indicator on the remote has 4 bars (4 for full and 0 for almost out) For some reason, the indicator cant seem to make up its mind between displaying 3 bars and 1 bar. at times you boot up, to see a single bar (which can be worrisome if youre going out for a long trip someplace). but then hey crank up the volume up a bit and let the player play for sometime, and chances are youll see three bars?? what on earth is that? I guess its some stupid bug in the design or probably something with the way batteries work (because ive also seen this happening in other battery operated devices) But this thing in no way affects your battery life.in summary, this is a fantastic package and you must go for this, if you think you need a very smart player (with FM capability) at a very good price. i am sure you will love it as much as i did. In fact I worship my player these days!!Pros:Battery lifeDischarge and Charge option + auto cutoff during recharge (great for rechargeable batteries)FM playerFirmware UpgradabilityWorshippable!!Cons:No stop or volume control buttons on main unit, for standalone operationSucky battery indicator (cant make up its mind at times)
I am pleased with the fan, after i installed i love the look it gives my case. the red fan matches with the red theme i have going with my case and desktop area. most importantly it runs quiet. i have two of them set up in a push pull config for my corsair cpu cooler and they normally run at 100%. at low speeds the fans are barely noticable, at high speeds you hear them but it is not like my old fans that you can hear screaming in the case. so overall i will def recommend to anyone you wants a good fan that also looks good.
This simple player does everything I need. The fancier ones not only contain features I don't need, they no longer do what I need them to do. My Cowon U2 worked well as did my subsequent iAudio7, but both were done in by the planned obsolescence of non-replaceable rechargeable batteries and neither is still available for purchase. The most recent Cowon offerings are so tarted up that they can no longer do simple things. I'm so glad I found this one. If you're someone who doesn't need to carry around your whole music collection nor show off the latest features to your friends but you do need something sturdy and easily manipulable, this is a good choice. What I like about it:Size: It's tiny and weighs almost nothing, valuable for a device used for workouts.Power: It takes one AAA battery. When the battery runs out after 16 hours or so, I can just pop in a new one from my gym bag. I don't have to remember to take the device out of my bag and check to see if it needs to be recharged, plug it in, then remember to put it back in the bag. I just carry extra batteries. Power does not require any planning or thought. Nor does the device become useless during extended power outages.Controls: I carry my player in a mini dry bag for a pool workout. I can operate the controls through the bag without ever looking at the player. The newer ones have a touch screen that has to be viewed to be used and that is so sensitive to touch that the pressure of the dry bag could send it off course. This one has plain old buttons. It does not require me to carry my reading glasses into the pool for my workout. I can find the controls easily by touch to the extent that I need them, which isn't often given that it starts playing immediately. Nor do I need to worry about taking it out of the bag and handling it with wet hands.Price: Since this product is unlikely to still be available at such time as I need a replacement, I simply bought a backup. At this price, it's cheap insurance.Some misc. thoughts.Instructions: Some have mentioned that the instructions are lacking. That's true. For example, they say you have to press and hold down the power button to turn it off but they don't bother to tell you to hold it down to turn it on, as well, which is probably why so many have complained that they couldn't turn it on. The materials that come with it, including the CD, are so out of date that they are useless. It's pretty easy to get up and running, though, even without instructions. Just use the USB port of a PC, treat it like any external hard drive, and it loads just fine.Capacity: It holds eight Podrunner mixes, about an hour each. That's plenty to cycle through for workout purposes.Note: I just noticed that since I bought my backup the week before last the cost has gone up twelve bucks. That dampens my enthusiasm somewhat but it's still five stars because it's the only one I could find that hasn't been overtaken by technology and will do what I need it to do.
I bought two of these as Christmas gifts and the recipients loved them. I don't use it myself, so I can't give more info.
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.
Want a frustrating part time job with no pay? Buy a Zune.I bought mine back in October. Plays music just fine. The nightmare is managing the music files and updates. I use a trusted software program - Media Monkey - to manage all my music files on my PC. When I did the initial setup the Zune grabbed all of the music files from Media Monkey. When I went into my Zune Library, most of the CD's were broken into 2 pieces, with some songs in one file and some in another. So I spent a lot of time in my Zune library trying to put the files back together. Some changes were accepted, some would not stick. I spent a lot of time making changes, syncing to my Zune device, and then finding new problems in the library. Then I tried to update to a new version and the updates fail with no real explanation other than to "close all programs and try again". When I went to the support site I read way to many horror stories about the update, so I guess I'm lucky it failed. And don't even think you're going to get real support for this thing. Microsoft's idea of support is user self service. They want us to read through pages and pages of user suggestions to find our fix.So I'm not going to update, I'll work with what I have. And when my Zune dies I'll buy an iPod. And then I'll replace my PC with a Mac. Then I will be free from the crappy software from Microsoft.
What can I say? Its a pretty inexpensive headset, which is a huge plus. However, when the headset came in the mail, I pulled it out of the box and tried it on. It didn't fit real well. That's okay, but then when I got on a conference call, pretty much everyone on the call had a hard time understanding me. I had to take the headset off, and it was much better. I am not sure if I am going to use it anymore...but it was less than a $10 investment...
To begin with, I really do not recommend that anyone buy this product now (unless you can get it really cheap) because there have been so many advances since this came out. I have had mine for almost two years with absolutely no problems. I love this player. Around the time I bought it I could get the most memory for it for the lowest price. Yeah it was bigger and not as sleek, but it was definitely the right decision. In general I feel that Creative as a company is superior. All their products are well priced and of high quality. So if you are going to buy an MP3 player go with Creative over Apple. The Zen Vision M is cheaper and better overall. Just go to c/net to look at the reviews. While the 5th gen iPod scored slightly higher (.3 of a point)on the site review, the user satisfactory rating for the Zen Vision M was nearly 2 points higher. Take your advice from the owners. Creative does not disappoint. And while Apple may be the giant, I feel that unless you want to conform to society go ahead, but Creative provides unique and better choices.
I received at a timely matter.. What a wonderful remote. Fits perfect on my Canon EOS 7D. The button have a locked if you want to use the Bulb mode. I noticed there are other type of remote out there, but this all i need to do portrait studio.
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
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.
It has worked quite well for the first month, and it appears to be made very well and that it will last a long time. While it does require opening it to see the screen, and then closing it to take the next photo, this is no bother to us. Installation is a snap. Quite satisfied with this.
All my life, I've used cameras that require film. Two weeks ago, my wife and I acquired our first digital, the POWERSHOT S45, and last week gave it an initial workout at Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon national parks. This review is by no means exhaustive as I've yet to master all of the camera's features; it's a summary of relatively superficial first impressions.The bottom line is that this 4 megapixel device takes impressively good pictures of such high detail resolution that my wife, a graphic designer, expects to use its output in PhotoShop for her professional work. It's small enough to be easily held in one hand, and is so light as to be barely noticeable when carried in a small padded bag hung around the neck. (The old 35 mm was a millstone in comparison.) The silvery finish is smudge resistant, as when handled with fingers made greasy with french fries.You may wish to purchase an extra rechargeable lithium battery. After neglecting to re-energize it overnight after taking some ten snaps, the battery pooped out the next day (in the middle of our Bryce exploration) after taking an additional fifty-eight shots. Of course, being new to the digital experience, we were using up a lot of power constantly reviewing our photo masterpieces on the LCD screen. In any case, the power cell recharges surprisingly quickly. Also, we thought it prudent to purchase the larger 256 MB CompactFlash card (for in-camera image storage) to replace the 32 MB card provided.Speaking of the screen, it's fairly small at1.5 x 1.12 inches, and its display is very difficult to see in bright sunlight. And, if you need glasses to read small print, keep them handy to decipher the system's on-screen icons.While the 3x optical zoom lens is swell as far as it goes, the inability to attach a polarizer filter can be immensely aggravating under certain conditions.The shutter button's surface is smooth and entirely flush with the camera body; I was insecure enough to have to constantly check that my finger was on the button.One of the camera's greatest strong points is its wealth of features. For the digital novice, this versatility is perhaps an initial disadvantage since it'll take effort and time to become knowledgeable and well-practiced in all of them. Indeed, the 181-page user guide is a prodigious read. But, it is, to the extent that I've so far digested it, commendably comprehensive and easy to understand (with a plethora of illustrations).The provided software and transfer cable made uploading of each day's output to our PC laptop completely effortless. (My wife would subsequently transfer the image files to a CD for future manipulation in PhotoShop on her Mac.)My wife takes a lot of pictures that leave me rolling my eyes and shaking my head. Unfortunately, the digital nature of the POWERSHOT S45 leaves me unarmed with the old argument, &quot;You're wasting film!&quot; Isn't technology wonderful?
All you can ask for in a HDTV and more. It was [...] less than the least expensive price at Circuit City. PLUS, no tax. The shipping service was incredible. It was flawless, and the delivery man waited until I turned on the TV prior to departing. We are VERY happy with every Amazon.com purchase.
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.
This item worked great for about 2 months, then the CD player quit working. We only ordered this to play CD's in our little boys room. Wish I would have taken heed to the other reviews! Don't waste your money on this if you need a CD player, but the radio still works :)
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.
Ok, So I setup this radio in my 09 toyota tacoma. I set it up with a 5 foot firestick antenna, and firestick cable. I had to ground the sheet metal on the toyota and the mount to bring my swr down. I got it to 1.1 to 1. I only used it for testing the SWR and receiving until it was kosher. I didnt want to burn it out. So after 2 weeks of use once the Antenna system was all setup it burns out. It was a slow steady burnout. Over the course of an hour. I started hearing a LOT of static that progressed into a hiss and when I keyed up it flickered and was done. I checked the fuses and no such luck... Its done. So should I bother taking it to a cb shop and getting it repaired? Well over the last 2 weeks I learned something. First off a gain adjustment would have been wonderful, It would allow me to fine tune reception to eliminate the Electro Magnetic Interference that I hear when driving by the malls or under power lines. Second I had been eyeing the cobra 29 wx as it will interrupt and bring through weather warnings. I commute 140 miles a day and go through some canyons that reach 4500 feet, they are prone to snow in the winter.. So should I spend money to get it repaired or buy something better? Buy something better. Kick down the extra few bucks and get a more durable radio with a few extra features. Buy quality the first time and it lasts a long time. Buy cheap and you replace it many times. My 2 cents...
This is one of the best ipod accessory purchases I've made. The sound quality is better than my ibuds that came with the ipod, and I love not having a wire connecting me to my ipod. The initial pairing to my ipod and palm treo 800 was very easy and it works well for the most part. The only fault I have noticed is the transitioning after completing a call the headset sometimes doesn't transition back to the ipod without me unplugging and replugging the transceiver back into the ipod. This doesn't happen all the time, but I have noticed this happen more than once and I've own this headset for only about a week-I'm not sure if this is the headset or if it is my dumb phone, probably the phone as I have had numerous problems with the treo 800w. The headphones are very comfortable and the remote on the headset works great. You can pause, play, search, skip all from the headset- no problems with that. The range on the headset is about 15 feet depending on where you're at and the amount of interference in the area. The battery life is something that I haven't tested, but the manual suggests that it is 16 hours, but I highly doubt that. Everyone will have you believe that their product runs for double what it is capable of-the people at apple would like you to believe their ipods video will play for 6 hours, but in actuality it will run 3 1/2 to 4 hours on a full charge. But, overall the headset is great. I'm trying to figure out if I can pair it to my computer, so I can talk on skype. I'll have to tinker with it some more.
My P-series Nikon came with a charger that plugs into the camera itself, in order to charge a battery. Not only does this not facilitate keeping spare batteries charged, I am somewhat concerned with having external voltage going into the camera's electronics, possibly damaging them during a power surge. Bought the MH-61 charger and like that it doesn't involve the camera to accomplish, and charges the batteries in only an hour or so...much quicker than when using the camera to do the charge. Would recommend anyone with a Nikon camera to get this (or which ever external charger is appropriate for their specific battery), and "cut out the middle man"...or "middle camera" as it were...".
I've onwned this unit for a while now and amazes me how well it works. It even has options that my $500.00 Garmin 2720 does not have. It is so easy to use there is no need to read the instructions. Will pickup a good satellite signal inside my house! Some of my favorite features is the ability to select a route and then from a list of roads I can select roads to avoid. Then it recalculates accordingly. You can easily customize how it calculate routes with many options. Too many things for me to mention. It has NAVTEQ maps! Buy one, you will be very happy.
I love it! Good sound for a decent price, very convenient to use and a nice look. I'm glad I got this one!
In and out, very quick and easy to use, and worked perfectly the first time.
I gave it an extra star for good pricing (as compared to other noise canceling headphone). Other advantages which you might have already read about include: Really small for carrying around, can turn off the noise canceling function and still hear music, etc. Cons are that its audio quality is really not good (not acceptable for audiophile). Without the noise canceling it suffers from deficient treble, and while with the noise canceling feature turned on, it gives a feeling of overboosting. And this is just in comparison with an average Sony in-ear headphone.Now it's the decision on whether it is a in-ear, over the ear, or cover the ear type, and how much to pay.My first criteria was $$ so no Bose QC-2 or 3 for me, and I am "reluctantly willing" to sacrifice a little quality for light luggage and both noise isolating/canceling for my frequent plane rides.
I got this as a gift for my husband to use with his Delorme Software and he has really enjoyed it and uses it every day.
This think is wonderful. Does a great job as an mp3 player with ALL TACTILE buttons. The ipod can't say that with its stupid touch wheel. The durability of is amazing. I have dropped this countless times even running it over with my bike and it worked fine. My head wasn't all there in the summer and I decided I would throw it in the front of my honda jetski. I don't drive that thing easy, so the zune took some high impact hits inside the storage bin. Screen broke, but the whole outer casing is still intact and the hdd still works! Radio also works fairly well if you arn't moving around much. Decided on a new zune 80 off ebay just now, but it was doa due to hdd, so I'll be buying a new screen for the zune 30. Can't go wrong with this.
I have bought a lot of these, I'm on my fourth one now, I think. Even though I keep breaking them, I keep buying them because this product features:- Great sound, both ways- Mute control- Volume control (incoming)- Variable mic gain, two settings (outgoing)- Lightweight- Comfortable to wear for long periods (at least, for me)Now for the downside:- Flimsy- Will disintegrate if looked at directly- Did I mention that it's flimsy?Now admittedly, I'm tough on telecom gear. I'm a highly mobile sales professional, constantly hopping in the car or on a plane, and on the phone all the time. These things sound great, but they will fall apart on you over time.I wrote this review as I was in the process of buying another one, which goes to show you how much I like them, even though they break on me. I've tried a lot of other headsets, but for being on the go I keep coming back to this one.
Philips HN 110 Folding Noise-Canceling Headphones- I bought mine for $30 last year from amazon, and they still work fine. The sound quality is amazing, I was actually surprised with how well these handled bass. The noise cancelling is also very good, I've flown with them 4 times with the volume half way and I had no problems.I use my Philips for mainly Dubstep and electronic music, everything sounds just fine. I will say they may get uncomfortable on long flights, but to me most headphones are like that.These headphones are not stylish,but they are unique. I definitely would recommend these to a friend.
I can't tell you how frustrating it has been trying to find a nice bag for my 17 inch laptop. This is just what I was looking for. Plenty of room for the computer and few extra supplies.
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....
Installed on Dell Dimension 2100 and took less than 10 mins to install. My memory was at 640 MB. It was boosted to 1.5 GB and my computer performance improved greatly! Probably gonna buy one more of these.
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.
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 is a great remote to control multiple components in your home theater system. The set up is straightforward, and flexible. I was able to teach my wife it's use in a few minutes, which is amazing for someone who hates new technology. My only gripe is the fact the blue light comes on at random times, I'm concerned it's going to burn the batteries.You can assign specific functions to the various buttons, which is nice. I am using this to control my Dish DVR Receiver, Sony DVD player, Pioneer Amp, Toshiba LCD HDTV, and our Sony PS2. All components work well with it.I am definitely pleased with this purchase.
I have no idea why these people had problems with this camera. I took some fantastic pictures with this camera untill it was stolen this past February. I read someone complain about pet red-eye and they are uniformed. You cannot prevent pet eye reflections in ANY regular camera. It is a completely different problem with pets eyes than humans and has yet been fixable. At least that is what I was told by a professional camera person. I am hoping to get a new Cannon but I plan to try a newer model.
True confessions - I'm a Mac junkie. But after discovering my fingers couldn't use the Apple keyboards I tried the MS 4000 keyboard. WOW! The only MS product besides Excel that I can truly clap for. Simply awesome. And it did everything it advertises right out of the box (once you install the software). I'm going to get another one for my work place.
I have had this handheld since Christmas (That would be about 5 months) and I must say it is the best handheld I have owned, and does everything I wanted and more. I have owned a Sony SJ-20 and a Treo 90, and the Tungsten E tops them all. For the small price tag, you get a handheld packed full of features. You can play NES, Sega Genesis, Sega Gamegear, and Gameboy/Color/Advance games, listen to Mp3, OGG Vorbis, and Wave files, create and edit Word/Powerpoint/Excel files, watch movies, and organize your life in one small packages. Although there is no WiFi, Bluetooth, camera or voice recorder, it still remains unbeatable at it's price range, and I whole heartedlly recommend this handheld to anyone interested in the above mentioned things.J-Shep
Item received in excellent condition. It is in the condition described and it operates in a like new fashion. I am very pleased with the product and the seller.
--When planted, the monopod is firm, even when at its greatest height (which is higher than I would need). It is lightweight and easy to put or carry the camera upon. I have several cameras, and anticipated that it would be easier to use the monopod with the cameras that have optical viewfinders where the viewfinders can be pressed close to my eye. The ones with only a display screen, for which I prefer a tripod, I have to hold a bit away from my face to see the screens, and this introduces a little shake on my part.
I have used other Logitech mice in the past, so from those good experiences I tried this one and it did not disappoint. The mouse tracks well and has a comfortable feel. The buttons are in good locations also. I have been using the G5 (2 button thumb version) for a few months and would recommend it to anyone playing computer games. If you do not play computer games or just do not need the additional accuracy, get a less expensive model. Amazon saved me money on this purchase. I could not find it for less anywhere else.
It's true, it really does have bass! For the price, you're not expecting to get a Bose headset. This is good for all-purpose use and for the price, like I said, you can't go wrong!
This camera uses a type of electronic focusing where it looks at the image the CCD is collecting and uses contrast calculations to try to guess where to focus. According to the manual &quot;the camera focuses at the closest object&quot;. Well, this is not acceptable. I think the engineers at Nikon were too &quot;focused&quot; on the cool swivel feature to worry about any type of &quot;traditional&quot; focusing system. Normally a camera shoots an IR beam at the object, and based on the bounce back, gets the distance, and then focuses based on that. With the swivel head, this camera essentially cannot use that type of focusing. The camera is going back, and I hope Nikon doesn't get hit with an FTC complaint for just how much of a lemon this thing is.
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.
I am using this with the Pioneer DEH-P670MP head unit, which had a radio and CD. Although the unit does control the iPod, and does give access to the features, it does so in a very awkward way.First, simple actions like pausing the song are not mapped to dedicated buttons like "pause," which seems to be unused when in iPod mode. Rather, you must first make sure you are in the right function mode (of 4) and then generally use one of the four-direction joystick pads. The same is true for selecting songs, playlists, next track, setting repeat and random mode -- everything but volume, in other words, is overloaded onto the four-directional buttons to the right side.The final blow is, as others noted, the excrutiatingly painfully slow scrolling through playlists. There is no clever acceleration to get letter-at-a-time or 10-at-a-time, there is lag between press and result, and you cannot just hold the button down. It took me 11 minutes to get to 'R' in my album list, and I only have a 30G iPod. I can't imagine doing it in traffic.This seems vastly inferior to a visible holder where you can use the iPod controls, connected to a standard aux input and a charger. The ability to hide the iPod away is a false hope since you can't do much to control it.The control instructions for other comaptible head units are equally painful sounding.
Excellent product. A valuable source of weather information for people in rural areas. Alerts are at least 2-4 minutes ahead of any television or radio announcements.
This lenspen is great. I read about this on a photography site and had to have it. I know have 3 of them for all my cameras. This works and leaves no residue and your lens surface looks perfect
In reading some of the reviews for this item, I noticed some complaints that it is too sensitive for gaming, which is probably quite true. A pair of pliers is not much use for driving nails, either. Sensitivity is what I want for drawing an image, though--for that purpose, I wouldn't want a joystick or game controller. And personally, I've always found a "mouse" to be totally inadequate. For graphics, the trackball has always been my choice--an "Art pad", by all rights, SHOULD be superior for that purpose, but looking down to draw on the art pad while the image appears up on the monitor seems an unsurmountable obstacle to me, and I feel that the only way I could comfortably use an art pad is with one that allows drawing DIRECTLY on the monitor, and at $999 a shot, I find it cost prohibitive, so until I gain the wherewithal to afford it, my trackball is the best solution. My only complaint with the Logitech trackball pictured above is the inability to clean out the gunk that some of the buttons have accumulated from several years of a not-so-clean thumb, which eventually starts making the buttons stick. Why it should take a full week to put it in a box and drop it in the mail IS beyond my comprehension, though--it certainly doesn't take that long to send out all the movies I buy, so why does a trackball require a week more?
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.
The case will hold six average size flash drives. The elastic on the individual pockets is tight enough to hold my &#34;key&#34; style flash drives that are pretty thin. The pockets are slightly different in size which, at first, I thought was bad stitching but I've come to the conclusion that it is actually a pretty sharp design that was likely done on purpose. The individual pockets will also hold (and enclose) a standard SD card as well. There is enough space on the inside when closed that a lanyard would fit if folded up. Very well padded. My 1 year-old son banged this case pretty hard with six flash drives in it and they all still work.
My JVC is 2 years old. I've had to replace the mother board once, and recently have another malfunction.
I may have just had a fluke bad scanner, but I returned this scanner two days after I purchased. Compared to the much cheaper Visioneer, the software was a pain to use, almost too automated. You can override to manual but I wasn't impressed with that option either. The most disappointing was the scanned image, looked like something I copied instead of scanned.Be careful when you uninstall this software, my PC hasn't been the same since.
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!
My old Linksys died so I got this router a couple days ago. The set-up CD was good though they try to sell you software on it. More annoying though are the really bright blue lights. It's in my bedroom, and, even with black electrical tape over the front, the whole thing glows brightly because the box is translucent. It's very annoying. Is there any way to turn off the lights without having to turn off the router?
This is a nice bag for my recently purchased t3i with 55 mm lens. It fits well all standard equipment such as cables, memory cards, charger, manual, and camera with 55 mm lens. Its quality is amazing. I recommend this bag if do not carry lots of extras all the time.
March 2007: I am definitely a gentle user of this product. It's always just sitting on the desk underneath my laptop computer; I don't bang it around by using it when my computer is not on a flat surface (i.e. my lap). Despite this fact, I am definitely having durability issues with this product.Don't get me wrong, it still works to this day (a bit over 1 year later). But it's hit-or-miss as to whether it will work well (silently) or whether the motors will make a really annoying whining sound. This problem started around 8 months into its lifetime. When it's having problems, sometimes it's so loud I just have to unplug it. Other times it's making noise but is tolerable.March 2010 (UPDATE): I did not replace this product, and this problem seems to have remedied itself. It is now VERY rare that the fans will make the loud noises described above. Given the much greater-than-expected longevity of the product, I would love to change this review to five stars.
I am so pleased with this headset. The sound quality is excellent.You can beat it for the price. I highly recommend them.
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!
AWESOME!!! Thanks for having this great product for cheap! This is a great price, anywhere else, its like 12 bucks. and the belkin, 20! Thanks for saving me money!!!
I have been using PDA's since the Palm V, and I've had the followingPalm VPalm VxPalm m100Palm m505Palm m515This is by far the best PDA I've ever seen. I seem to try them a lot and test features with otehr stuff.The form factor of the Palm m515 coupled with the speed and bright screen, makes it ideal. The 16mb memory is more than enough for a myriad of apps.I LOVE IT!
If your first camera is a Sony FD-90/85/73, then I would encourage you to purchase this starter kit for both conveinence and peace of mind.To begin, the battery itself is what makes it worth purchasing. Most batteries will rack up quite a bill so it's usually to your advantage to buy in starter kits. Not to mention I would strongly recomend against buying third party batteries like polaroid etc. Such batteries void warranty on the camera itself and are not up to the same level of quality as Sony batteries are.The case is also the best size for the Mavica series, the problem with other brands and sizes of camera bags is that the Mavica is a monster of a camera, it's huge and an irregular size, making it hard to find an ideal case.The disks, the lens cleaner are really not as important as the battery and case itself, but certainly save you some trouble from having to buy disks and a cleaner.If you're an amatuer or professional photographer, it is still to your advantage to purchase this kit, however, you might wanna consider investing in a larger case since many professionals and amatuers carry more accessories then you're regular Joe Photographer and the Mavica case is designed for the camera and the kit contents only.
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.
It is a good acquisition for a good price. The sound is wonderful and there are a variety of electronics it can work with, not only computers but TV, CD players and many others.
I bought this mouse as part of the MX3000 combo, and to date I still think its the best mouse I've ever had.After 3 years of constant use (College and Gaming) a micro switch went out, I called up Logitech to see how I could get another MX600 mouse, and they sent me one free of charge to replace the one that failed. A great product from a great company. Only wish others had such great customer service =D
All it took was inspecting the device and installing the drivers. This thing works just fine, these other people just don't know what they are doing.
Did all that was advertised. For this price and the capability can't be beat. OK product for a great price. Well worth it.Also - not sure of the posts discussing the need for two USB connections for power, but this handled my 120 gig hd with ease using only the one USB connection for both a desktop machine and my laptop. It could well be different for individual computers.
Wow! Got this camera just before my Hawaii vacation. Although I still haven't finished all the instruction, I did learn enough to take fantastic pictures in all kinds of different lighting. Time exposures at night were superb. High resolution results with the SLR camera cannot compare to digital instamatics with those tiny lens aperatures. Recommend this for any enthusiast who lkie to control their on settings.
It looked interesting, being able to shape your hair while drying it. Perhaps saving an extra step. But it turned out to be very awkward. It didn't really curl hair well. The hair gets caught in the brush unless you are very meticulous about how you wind it up. Makes hair a little frizzy. I would return it except it wouldn't be worth paying the extra shipping. I am getting surgery on my right arm and won't be able to use my arm, so I will hang on to this as it will at least brush my hair and dry it, slowly, with one hand.
We justified the purchase of a new DVD player so that we could play back our JPEG photo disks and also our multi-album 'favorites' of MP3/WMA music disks, none of which our three year old DVD player can handle.The Panasonic S55S was sent back within three days.I tried out some of my DVD-R disks (Memorex 4X and 'Pro-Line' 1X) along with CD-R disks (Memorex 48X 80 Min) and they all worked flawlessly.The reason for the return was two fold;1) No S-Video output; Until we upgrade our TV we have only analog or S-Video input available. I used the enclosed analog video cable and got a really lousy picture. Perhaps a better quality analog cable may have improved things, but I did not try one. The picture quality was poor and was especially noticiable on still images such as titles, jpegs or the FBI warning screen.The DVD player had only nickel plated RCA-jack analog and component video outputs, plus right/left channel audio and a digital output. No S-Video output was unacceptable. I thought ALL units had that!2) Slow and jerky JPEG playback. When a CD with a lot of JPEGS from our five megapixal digital camera was inserted (average file size around 850k), the picture was displayed and the option for slide show became available. Unfortunately, it took several seconds (probably only about five each, but it seemed like 30) for the image to slowly appear on the screen as though it was downloading from an old 14.4k dial-up internet connection. Combine this slow picture display with a very fuzzy image and the experience was just sad.The unit may have technically met spec's, but it was not realistically usable and was a big step backwards from connecting our laptop to the TV via S-Video and looking at pictures that way!Amazon took the unit back very easily. Kudos' to Amazon.
I love the Zune media players and software they are much more user-friendly than iPods and iTunes; it's too bad they were discontinued. Bring back the Zune!
Good looking, relatively quiet and oodles more power and capability than really needed. Has had the 'usual' Windows hiccup a couple of times, but that's not really the systems fault......The ability to record and watch TV programs (Cable not routed to the machine) is actually rather nice, although my better half has more use for it than I do - but as it keeps her quiet - so it's well worth it!!!So far, no major problems and everything has run like a well oiled machine.....wonder what the next 6 months brings.....
I originally used this to clean the lens and filters on Canon 18-200 EF-S lens. There were 3 cloud marks on the filters which i had the most difficult time removing. Other cleaners kept leaving streaks. After using this, i finally got it clear enough to find out that the filter did actually have cloud mark scratches. I was so impressed that I got another one. However my second purchase seemed to leave some residue while the first didn't. That is why i left only 4 stars.
I purchased this DVR at Walmart. At the time, it was the most expensive option in the store, but I paid the extra price because I believed in the RCA brand. The product never worked right. The VCR did not play smoothly and often shut off in the middle of the video. The DVD recording, which was advertised as a "one-touch" process, was extremely complicated. We were able to get it to record three DVDs off of television, but were never able to record from VHS to DVD. Three months after we purchased it, the product quit working completely -- there is not even a clock or counter display on the front panel. There is an 800 number right on the recorder, but when you call for service, you get another company "Alto" which is not helpful and requires $120 + two-way shipping to Buffalo, NY, in order to provide any help.
I've owned the T9 now for just about 3 weeks. I purchased it after some extensive research. Of course you never really know a product until you've had it awhile. Here's my thumb nail opinion.I like:The ultra thin metal bodyOptical image stabilizergreat photo qualityhigh ISO performancelarge, high rez screenAuto focus assist lamp works wellvery fast start-upfast recovery even after flashlots of built in memory, but you need to buy the 1 or 2 gig cardok slide show feature with musicI don't like:Redeye doesn't work that wellToo few manual controlsneeds white balanceneeds long shutter speed modesChews up battery time pretty fast. Already ordered a second battery.No optical viewfinder (most ultra smalls don't)flimsy plastic cover over the battery will be first thing to breakAll in all a great little camera. Takes awesome, clear pics. Not for the professional photographer, but that's not why you are considering it (I hope).
Went on a trip abroad with a group of friends. Combining this with an adapter made our lives much easier. We were able to charge multiple items at once: camera batteries, phones, flat irons, iPods. Will definitely take with me on my next trip.
Fits great and works like new! Was a snap to replace old battery that was worn out. Holds a charge and seems to be as good as new!
It is a powerful maquina very easy to use, excellent clear photos and shining I had cameras Olympus canon, fuji but dimage s414 is the best one by its quality and price is a very fast maquina and needs suitable for any type of photos .Insufficient memory CF for a camera of 4 Mpixels
I've had the player for 3 months now. There are a few really annoying things about it. First, in order to stop a movie and come back another time to view it where it was stopped, you have to push a button to have it remember where the movie left off. (The player should do that automatically) Second, the MP3 playback song navigation is really clunky. There are much better players out for less money. Don't waste your $$$ on this one.
Canon printers need new cartridges every 9 months, whether the printer is used or not. i only print black & white, yet the printer shuts down completely unless a full, but old, color cartridge is replaced with a new one. Went back to HP where printers print even if one cartridge is empty.
Not the cheapest Board you can get with a 965 chipset, but a good performer for a fair price.
After only a few weeks this router's wireless stopped working. After rebooting or power cycling the device the wirelss might start working for 5-15 minutes then stop again. It is not signal strength because I am 4-6 feet from the device. D-link support was absolutely no help.I mentioned to a colleague at work and he had the same router and same problem. He threw it away and bought another one from a different manufacturer. I will be doing the same when I can afford it. For now I am tethered to the wire. This is the 3rd product from d-link that I have had unsatisfactory results from. Never again - third strike and d-link is out.
I believe that these speakers are INCREDIBLE. I have this setup in my living room. My living room isn't huge, but it's not small either. The speakers fill the room with a solid and very clear sound. The highs and mids are GREAT and the lows are especially strong. It is AMAZING how much sound comes out of a system so small. You can hear EVERY detail from any movie you are watching from a pen drop, to any type of explosion. In my opinion, for the price and size, there is no better setup than the Bose 3-2-1 system.
Nothing exciting. I still use a lens cloth more often, but this thing works and is easy to keep track of. I ordered this separate when I first got my 60D, and wound up getting two more bundled in with other products.EDIT: Just finished a month straight feature shoot, and I have a much higher opinion of this now. We were running up to 5 cameras at once, and having this in my pocket saved me so much time. When you retract the brush it's still exposed and could easily get dust particles stuck to it, but it's been working fine. Very convenient, and I love the harder brush on the opposite side for when something winds up really stuck to the lens. I recommend it now, whereas before I didn't see that much merit.
Of course, we wanted Steiner Commanders for our boat, but what you want and what you can afford are rarely the same!So we settled on these and have found them to be high quality considering the low price. Great for people who need binoculars for inshore cruising, but are not hardcore sailors. These are not stabilized, either, which adds hundreds of dollars to the cost anyway.
I printed on my several t-shirts and washed them, none of them has changed the color.excellent quality,thank you
This kit was bought to go into a 1996 Honda Accord EX Sedan.The dash kit is really a poor design from the start, and does not fit very well even after you secure it to you vehicle. My vehicle has 4 places for heavy duty screws to hold a radio in place. However, for some odd reason, this kit only utilizes two of those screw-in points, and there is no way to attach the kit to the remaining 2 screw-in points. Thus, the radio is not as secure as it could be. The manufacturer needs to add extra attachment points which allows installers to attach the radio with all 4 screw-in points.Second, the dash kit does not rest securely or otherwise hold onto the car outside of the two screw holes provided. Thus, the entire kit + radio is relying on two screw-in points through a plastic "rest". This is a flimsy design.Finally, the face of the kit does not fit well into the car's dash panel. I have tried removing, re-seating, and re-securing the dash kit 6 or 7 times, and trying to tweak the fit with every bit of wiggle room. But, no matter how hard I try, the faceplate of this dash kit bends and warps in weird ways when you re-secure your car's dash panel to the dashboard. This results in a horribly junky look and the install kit is bowed and warped.Poor design, poor fit, but not many other choices out there. It shouldn't be this difficult to have a properly fitting dash kit.
This sure comes in handy and I advise anyone who uses a camera or camcorder to have a spare charged extra on hand. Ya never know when you might need one. This worked great and was just as offered.
Great price (the cheapest on Amazon.com) and great product. I was sharing a monitor and two computers within a minute of receiving the switch!
these speakers are the best for the money.....this is my second set from amazon.i own 5 computers.the first set i bought a year ago.and just added another set to another computer.i also own a set of klipsch ultra 5.1 that cost about 400.00...and they dont have a remote or decoder with them....the z680s come with everything.and side by side the z680s perform just as good.dont waist your money on the ultras 5.1....buy the z680s for alot less from amazon.you will be amazed at the performance of these speakers. earth shaking bass.and clean highs.im also using creative audigy 2zs sound cards with these speakers.awesome set for the money.and amazon is the best price with free shipping.and they have the best service.....
I bought this as I have a tall table that holds my sewing machine next to my desk where I can swivel and use the computer. This product is narrow but long and holds the key board at EXACTLY the right height so I can easily use both at the same time without having to change chairs. The quality is excellent and fully height adjustable. Couldn't be more pleased.
Nice TV, i dont have any complain. Great look and nice image. remote control a little bulky.
Got these headphones due to all the great reviews and super price here at Amazon.I usually buy the phillips behind the head earphones but these bad boys are just as good if not better considering the AWESOME PRICE....Invest five bucks and check them out for yourself;you won't be dissappointed...
Bought these to enjoy MY music without disturbing the rest of the householdwith B.B. or Luciano or Waylon & Willie. BASS = D.E.E.P all else = CleaR.I was so impressed ( 1st day ) that I asked my 2 sons to let me know what theythought vs. their earbuds and/or phones. That was about 1-1/2 weeks ago.and I haveN'T seen them since. (the phones, that is; I always see sons at mealtimes)I should have bought (3) THREE sets 'in self-defense'.Whichever son I find that currently has them, tells me that they will be on my deskwhen they are finished. Seems I just barely miss 'my turn'. (always)My old buds are still OK! .... BUT .... Will buy MORE ... SOON!
Excellent for the intended purpose of wiring a DVI-D KVM (switching from 8 DVI inputs to output to one DVI display). Well made with minimal tendency to tangle.
what that guy said.... this is a rip.
Good camera - I experienced no problems with it, and found it easy and straightforward to use. The only negative was the relatively small screen size on the camera which can make viewing images somewhat difficult. Recommended for those who want a simple, easy camera experience.
I've decided that I don't like HP products anymore. They always let me down in some way:* Bad printer software.* Ink out all the time.* Broken HP camera.* I had an HP 17' laptop with a 10-key; Sold it, was too time consuming to maintain it.* HP All-in-One printers (PSC 2110v) no longer support the newest Mac OS's for scanning. It's print only!?!?!?!?!
This card reader has so far been reliable and hasn't has any problems, although it is VERY slow with RAW images, esp. compared with the lexar.
This is an inexpensive handy way to keep your lenses clean. Perfect for a quick lens touch up when swapping out your lens.
I love the iPod, but iTunes is a bit quirky and unreliable. I like all of the features with it, but it doesn't really fit a folder structure/filename type of organization. The track tags become critical to proper display and organization. The burning of CDs is VERY UNRELIABLE. I like that you can burn CD Audio from MP3's, but there are breaks and gaps particularly in the latter songs on the burned CD.
Ok, for the price, this can't be beat for a small office. However, some caveats. First, it is pretty noisy, not "I can't hear myself think" kind of noisy, but if it sits next to someone all day and gets heavily used, they will find it annoying. Second, our printers power supply shut down a week ago (about 4-5 weeks after we purchased it) and we are hoping to see a technician with a replacement part today. So we have been without the use of this printer for a week. Luckily we had a couple little inkjets scattered throughout the office that allowed us to get by.Finally, be careful when you order, because this item did not include the 250 sheet paper tray. I caught this just as I was about to order and added the paper tray for another $100 or so. Pretty stupid to sell it without it (considering that it is intended for an office environment), but that is how it is marketed.
Excellent product, the remote powered Mitsubishi TV right up. I tried several 'universal" remotes but they didn t work. Would definitely recommend.
I received a "Product Red" Nano as a Christmas present from my husband. I've been the owner of an iPod Mini since Christmas of 2004. Fortunately I had the extended warranty with that one (and I have it with the Nano as well), because I went through 7 minis in the span of two years. I was reluctant to become a Nano owner, but I'm truly glad I did.I still want to use my iPod mini and needed to address the issue of sharing iTunes with two different types of iPods. I read previous reviews of the Nano and prepared myself for a headache. I have to say that initially it was as I was not even able to manually load my songs onto the Nano. After finally (after talking with 2 unhelpful customer services techs) getting a very knowledgeable person (magic words if you are having a problem is "product specialist") at AppleCare he fixed the problem. To share multiple format iPods, each one needs to be assigned a separate computer drive. Doing this allows you to manually copy songs from iTunes onto your Nano. My husband further suggested that I not go through a USB hub but rather have the iPod connect directly to the USB port. When I connected directly to the USB port I was able to copy the songs automatically.Today I had my first long workout (3+ hours) with it at the gym. I hardly knew the device was on my arm, it stays in place (my iPod mini on an armpad doesn't always stay in place), and best of all sounded awesome. Now all I need to do is load some new music on it.I'm giving this 4 stars only because I think Apple needs to do more to educate customers on how to do certain things with their products. I searched the Apple web site for information regarding my issue and there isn't much there. I mentioned this to their "product specialist" and he said he's heard it before. They also need to stop the practice of giving refurbished models to replace ones that have to be returned and are under warranty. It's no different from having a refrigerator that you purchased the extended warranty for...if that dies because of a manufacturer problem you get a new one (happened to us this summer).
I bought this on linksys' reputation and was not disappointed. As always easy to install. A great buy and product.
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!
I haven't had a chance to use all the features yet, but I've yet to find anything about this camera not to like. It's easy to learn, with most settings being very intuitive. A great camera for someone who's fairly accompliched with shooting film with an SLR who wants to move to digital.
I've been using this little box for years and I think it's just great. Contrary to what others said I run widescreen off this box and always have. It does, however, noticably slow down your system if you have an older cpu. You most likely wouldn't even notice on a new machine.
I think this MP3 player is well worth what I paid for it.I does not have some fancy (and really unnecessary) features, but it serves its purpose, and so far my kids haven't had any problems with it.Unless you are a show-off, you needn't buy any other - a more expensive - player.This one is quite good. Period.
These headphones are wonderfully designed for the frequent traveler. They remove much of the low-frequency noise, which reduces the damage to the eardrum over time. They also allow an external sound source (airplane sound system, CD player, etc) to be heard with significantly less volume.All of those features apply to all noise-canceling headphones. The Koss headphones excel in their wear-ability. Unlike many designs, the Koss headphones do not rest solely on the ears. Instead, they have foam shims that share the load between the ears and the head right above the ear. The result is a more comfortable design over a long period of time. On a short plane trip, it won't make a difference, nor will it on a commute to work. For those long-haul fights, however, it becomes crucial to its continued comfortable use.The two AA batteries last for hours (the &quot;low battery&quot; indicator means only 30 hours remain) and are easy to replace. The two-prong adapter is ideal for most airline headsets, although through experience I've noticed some use a 1/4&quot; phono jack, which I've now included in my kit.
it takes a lot of time to mold to the keys and it slows you down while you type. You have to press the keys much harder; and you're more likely to make typing mistakes. I don't recommend it. Save yourself the aggravation.
This was purchased as a gift for a three year old child who wanted to have an ipod like all of her cousins. She felt left out when all of them put their earphones on and listened to music.This made her feel like one of the big kids and did not cause any anxiety about her losing it, getting it wet, or the music that needed to be found for her. She was very happy to have the music from a radio station. The headphones were also perfect.All in all, a perfect gift!
I'm no audiophile, but I listen to music anywhere between 4 and 12 hours a day and have for the past 15 years, so I take music seriously enough to not take it too seriously...Over the years I've upgraded to phones in the $50 range, then $100 range, then to Sennheiser HD595's in the past few years. I've been contemplating these since I bought the 595's, but the cost was too prohibitive at the time. I finally was able to purchase these at a sub-$400 price and am glad I finally have them.First off, even without any warm-in period, I hear a noticeable difference over the 595's. There is a crispness and overall fuller sound, granted I have them plugged into a headphone amp via the optical out on my computer (Asus Xonar Essence STX card). Most of my music is 320k mp3 - For the most part, I find little difference in what I listen to between FLAC and 320k mp3 format, so have saved my self the space. These phones bring new life into my mp3's.They are a little tight fitting compared to any of the other phones I've used, but as some reviews have said, they loosen up a bit over time. The cable is plenty long enough and replace/upgradeable if the desire ever came. The overall appearance of them is modern and sleek, though they are a mostly plastic design, some of the lacquer paint seems a bit cheap for a phone in this price range.Overall, I'm happy I finally made this purchase and can't wait to see how these sound in a few months time after being nicely worn in.
It doesnt do anything spectacular. But, it does exactly what I expected it to do and I believe it was worth the $150.
Couldn't at first believe it was the PowerCenter that blew. I thought for sure a breaker had blown but the lights in the room were still on :)Not even 2.5 years old and just crapped out. I've had a 6 port that I've been using from Magnavox on my computer equipment for better than 8 years and it's still going strong. And I'm sure I didn't even pay half of what I did for this Monster one. Spend your money elsewhere.At the time the load on the PowerCenter was an xbox 360, LCD TV and a receiver (using only headphones). I've had all that and a PS3 and full surround going and it hadn't crapped out before.
I have had one for over 5 months. Easy to use.... I take it fishing, use it in the backyard. Too easy to move around. Light weight, in a slick package.Sound quality is great.
I installed this unit on an 2008 Toyota Tacoma with the factory sound system. CD and AM/FM stereo only. No other inputs or function. The Toyota setup was a breeze to remove and allowed for easy installation of the Sirius FM Direct relay. The FM Direct unit works as described and is a totally functional piece of hardware.The installation as mentioned above was easy and would naturally vary with different makes and models of vehicles.I am using a Sirius Stratus V radio.A+++
This is a WELL DOCUMENTED and virtually admitted design flaw...they have known about this for A LONG time - yet Logitech REFUSES to honor their customer's loyalty. I have a serious problem with that - ESPECIALLY in this economy. I think I will post a YouTube video for all to see - specifically about the z-5500 issue. I hope it goes viral. I would encourage anyone who is interested in the Z-5500 audio system to reconsider and re-think before buying ANYTHING from Logitech if this is how they treat their customers. It is sad really, the Z-5500 WAS a GREAT SOUND SYSTEM - but with the design flaw, it is WORTHLESS. Stand up people, and let your voice be heard. Logitech is being completely UNETHICAL, by admitting - but not fixing, their flaw.
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.
Great idea, but sadly this product seems to have no effect on my pictures, taken with Canon digital rebel xti.Maybe it sits too near the flash to have an effect?
A brush in one side and a microfiber surface in the other, the microfiber side is wet with some kind of cleaning solution.
Fit great. Looks fine, but it does leave a pretty big space under the radio (smaller than the previous face plate. The space is a great size for CD cases however.
The description states MacBook Pro 15 inch Screen Laptop Protector....Its not the right proportion for a 15in MacBook Pro so it should not be advertised as such, even the image used for the product shows the protector actually fitting the screen. The screen I receive was labels as advertised yet the screen was only 3/4 of the length and and barely 1/2 the height. I don't know about how well it works because I wasn't going to waste time when it obviously did not fit. Though I will say the packaging was impeccable by the vendor with bubble wrap securely in box and everything for just that item so that it would not damage. But not worth the effort for this product at least so I'm returning it.
This is a must have device for anyone who is serious about conserving energy. It not only tells you how much energy an appliance or electrical device consummes, but how much it's going to cost you per day, week, month & year. It has also helped me determine when I'm going to operate certain big energy users such as washing machines...etc. I'll try to run those things during non-peak hours which can save as much as 6 to 7 cents per Kilowatt hour. That may not sound like much, but when you have this kind of awareness as a mindset, you can start saving yourself significant dollars each month. This can be a good way start on the road to real conservation should we ever get to a point of serious rationing, which is certainly possible.
So this is by no means a new product, but 30gb is more than the vast majority of people need out of an mp3 player so it's still a valid option and can be found at a good deal.I received my Zune as a gift for Christmas the very first year it was available. It still works great after all of these years..even after being dropped on tile more than twice.Zune software was stressful in the beginning but they've improved very much over the years to the point of there being no known problems.Again, yeah this isn't the new Zune and it's pretty thick now days, but great deals can be found on this device, which can do almost everything that the new Zunes can.I'd recommend the new Zunes first, but if you're looking for a good deal on an mp3 player and don't care how new it is, definitely go for this.
I just got this remote with some reservations after reading some of the reviews others have written. So far this remote has done everything it advertises with few extra features not expected.First off, when setting up and tweaking your remote the download process does take more than a few minutes just as other reviewers have mentioned. Just realize that if you make adjustments it will take 5-10 minutes for it to download the file to the remote via USB. But to start with, the standard settings for your A/V components will allow you to start using the remote out the the box. Over time make small adjustments to best operate your components and their features you use most. The software that comes with this remote is pretty good and I really like how it lets you customize each button to your liking. I have not had any problem running this on Windows 2000 with 1 GB memory. This software was a welcomed feature and made customizing this product to my A/V components very easy.Some have mentioned that the buttons seem "cheap", but I don't feel that the button design or quality is an issue. Some buttons might take a little getting used to, but the overall quality should hold up. Having all the buttons glow with a back light is a feature that is welcomed in my dark home theatre.I have tried several other cheaper universal remotes with the attempt to get down to just one remote, and they have all failed. This remote is the first remote to accomplish this task and I am looking at adding a few other devices like my video recorder and custom lighting controls. But the true test is that my wife can use this remote to completely control our system and does not complain, but exclaims how easy it is to use (Thank you Logitech!!!). I highly recommend this product.
GREAT MP3 player. Very cool. Nearly made me replace my iPod. I bought it for recording (which the iPod does not do with buying more stuff), however, this device makes recording difficult. You have to jump through a bunch of menus just to start your recording. Once I finally got used to that, I found out on this refurbished item that the inline plug doesn't work. So none of my external mics would work. I returned the item and purchased a Panasonic voice recorder instead (mostly for ease of use). If you are looking for an MP3 player (even if you have a Mac like I do), this is a very cool item with a better interface than the iPod and very good sound.
Good product, good buying experience. Great service and on time delivery. Will buy again from this vendor.
I have almost all the Canon Image Stabilization (IS) binos and some, like the 12x36 IS II, I have two sets of, (one for friends to use while we're in the field). The 12X36 sets I use for birding (bird watching). When you spot a rare bird, you hate to turn over your binos to your friend to see it also, so I bought a second pair which makes birding a lot more fun.The 18X50-IS and the 15X50-IS I use mostly for star gazing.In reviewing the Canon 8X25-IS binos, I want to mention first, that they are light and compact, as IS binos go. That is a huge plus! You will find yourself useing them more, taking them along with you more, simply because they are light and compact and quality veiwing is not sacrificed. I have had my pair for about a month now and I absolutely love them! I got them to view the Dodger Baseball games from the nose-bleed sections of the stadium. At only 8 power, they are perfect for sports events cause you take in a much wider field of view, which is very important in viewing team sports. Yet in veiwing Jupiter with the 8X25's the other night, I could easily see 4 of Jupiter's moons! The image stabilization (IS) feature at low power is very useful and tends to allow you to see detail you would surely miss without a higher power. I find my viewing is crystal clear with the IS on or off.If I had to find any fault with these binos, I would have preferred that Canon would have made the IS button so it would click on and stay on without having to hold it down, like they provide on the 18X50's and the 15X50's only. Also, the use of a more common and less expensive battery size (the 8X25 uses a CR123A Lithium), like AAA or AA, would have been nice. And, of course, Canon never provides objective lens covers for any of their binos, which is a mystery to all. (I called Canon about this lack of objective lens covers and they said they do provide a soft case and that is protection enough in their opinion). But non of these things affect the preformance of these fine binoculars. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great quality, low power pair of bionoculars that you will use more often simply due to a lack of weight and bulk.
Amazon had the best price and the item works better than expected. You gotta have data to be able to analyze and adjust your electrical consumption. Kill a Watt provides data. Quickly tells you hourly, weekly, monthly and yearly cost to run an electrical item. Get yourself a short extention cord to prevent bending down to floor to see info on screen.
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!
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.
It worked great for 6 months (length of it's warranty), we used it almost everyday in the car. After 6 months it totally crapped out on us. First the buttons stopped working then the color and sound went out. Save your money buy a brand that will last longer.
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.
For my entire life, I have been burdened by the lack of ambition that the Windows operating system has shown. It lacks creativity and ingenuity along with its rather unstable nature. Despite this, I have always wondered what it would be like to use a Mac. Many of my friends that had been fed up with Windows have already moved to Macs, and not one of them has ever had any complaints (not to mention a virus :P).When I think about what it was that really turned me on to the new iMac, I would have to say that its space-saving design was a clear winner for my college desk. My exceptionally powerful home-built PC was not lacking anything, but it just took up too much of my valuable space. I was developing tendonitis from having to set my keyboard on my lap to type as there wasn't enough space on my desk to set it. Now I have a printer, an entire computer, a keyboard, and a mousepad with room left over for writing space. If that isn't a reason to buy one I don't know what isThe second most important thing in my opinion is the price. The only way that I could compare this to other prices was to take an average between a desktop price and a laptop price (how do you compare a computer the size of an LCD monitor to a full desktop?), but it still came out cheaper. The buyer needs to recognize that although this system is a 1.8GHz, it runs a different race than Pentium does and cannot be compared to a mere 1.8 Pentium in performance. The standard software (appleworks) is a bit lacking, but it isn't expensive to upgrade your trial of Microsoft Office to full. Don't think that Microsoft did a bad job with their Office software for a Mac either because, ironically, I like their Office for Mac better than their new release for WindowsThe only thing that is compromised is the visual (3D) effects with this iMac. The FX 5200 Ultra is really not that great, and I think that my GeForce 3 Ti 500 ran better, but this computer is not made for the hard-core gamer. I would recommend the dual processor tower to those who want the gaming performance and aren't crunching space.There is honestly no reason to use Windows anymore with computers like this being offered. This is the first Mac that I have ever owned, and I am certain that the last PC that I have ever owned was sold a week ago to some poor unenlightened soul.
I live in Phoenix but I assume most other cities are similar when it comes to radar detectors. This thing picks up all kinds of nonsense when driving through town. You can turn off individual bands, but as far as i know you cant turn off certain frequencies within a band. I pick up 24.050 on K as a false alarm constantly and wish i could just put it on perminant ignore. There are a few others, but this one stands out big time. Its not really that big of a deal because its a level 1 type alert, meaning it beeps about once every 2 seconds.. but it is irritating to her it going off all the time and you know its a false alert, i tend to reach for the mute button every time I'm near a major intersection.As for the real alerts its done a real good job so far. When it picks up real radar signals it goes absolutely nuts, so you can easily tell the difference between a false or a weak signal and a strong radar clock on or near you. The easiest ones its spotted so far are the signs that have the &quot;your speed&quot; on them, my detector picked it up from a mile away. The other one that it gets real easy are the photo radar vans, it picked 2 of them up so far well in advance, the closest one was 1/2 a mile away.Police signals are slightly different because most of the time they are not on, they normally just hit a couple cars here and there so you are depending on other people in front of you to bounce the signal back in time so your detector can pick it up. Radar detectors are pretty much useless if there is nobody around you that can be hit first to warn you.. if you are the only thing there, you most likely will not get a warning before your clocked. That said, i've picked up about 6 legitimate cop cars on the highway and in the city, every time the detector had very high signal ratings and they were all within 1/4 of a mile from me.The only thing i wish were different about this detetector would be the ability to turn off individual frequencies and be able to tone down the lower level alerts to be either much quiter or less frequent in tone beats..
It's easy to install....it's fast....I can be anywhere in the house, the garage, or in the yard and connect, good signal strength. I only gave it 4 stars because the blue lights are so bright, then again that's why they make duct tape!
Overall, a fantastic product. I use it every day for business and personal matters. The handwriting recognition is especially useful. It would be useful if there was a pad which could be used in conjunction with it to enable bigger handwriting which would lead to even greater accuracy - hopefully, someone will develop and sell it. Battery life could be longer, however, I have no doubt that there are plenty of people working on that issue.
If you're using a G3 or G4 Mac with OS X 10.4, this is the right card. At about $60, after trying literally 5 other cards, this one snapped in, was visible to the system, and mounted the drives on the first try. The only drawback: you will have to jumper your drivers (see your manual) for 1.6 Gb data speed rather than the 3.0 most SATA drives are capable of. I'm using this card to build a 2 TB RAID MIRROR array in an old G4 for a large redundant storage system for my digital photos. The RAID set up on the first try, and there are no issues.Buy with confidence lode rMac users. This is the card you need to convert to SATA if you have an open PCI slot and available power for your drives.
I bought this router for one reason only, be able to print without connecting the printer to my computer. Unfortunately, share port is VERY buggy. Before buying this product make sure to google about Share Port.
I bought this mouse at Best Buy - actually for less than what Amazon was selling it. Go figure. It was the only trackball they had. It was to replace my beloved Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse - the one with the ball in the middle in which you use your index finger to rotate the ball, not your thumb, like this one.While I've always thought the thumb quite an anatomical achievement in human evolution, it still does not have the steadiness and dexterity of the index finger and therein lied the frustration and inability to control the mouse's direction on the page in the effortless way I was able to when using my index finger. I felt like I had nervous disorder when using this mouse as it does not have the accurate movability for me when using my thumb.I know this mouse got great reviews, that's why it was purchased. But it turned out to be ergonomically inferior to my previous trackball. Others apparently love it so I know I'm in the minority here of disappointed users.
Too bad AR has somehow found it necessary to discontinue this product line -- but luckily it means you get a decent audio interconnect at great prices. According to the Amazon product page, most people are buying other cables instead, for no reason that I can ascertain other than this AR blue-jacket line looking a little plain next to others. I don't buy a/v cables for their appearance, especially since the packaging of most cables is all the product really offers. Monster Cables' line is overglorified trash with awful sound, harsh and muddled, with overly ripe and tubby disco bass. Belden's audio cables seem mushy and strident, sounding hardly cleaner than common hookup wire. I've been using this older AR line for several years. The sound is fairly neutral (which is the way a cable is supposed to work, folks). When harsh treble is present, as it usually is(!), at least these AR's make it a little more tolerable. If the source bass is clean and solid, it'll sound that way thru this cable. Midrange is clear, with good soundstage depth and width, and you can pretty well hear distinct instruments in big bands and orchestras, with a good "pop" on drums -- little or none of which can be said for many of AR's competitors. I had to string two 20-foot lengths together to get enough audio line to reach a second TV, and had no trouble with this product. I also have some shorter over-$200 wires that do sound a bit better on my stereo, but who can afford several connections at that price? Anyway, most home home DVD players and TV's don't generate audio as well as a $7500 sound system, so for most a/v setups I'd say the old Performance Series has some terrific bargains and above-average performance. AR/Recoton is to be faulted for not keeping this line alive; junk like Monster might have shoved it off store shelves, but audiophiles and videophiles I know are stocking up on these tried-and-true blue-jacket cables. Take advantage of the good prices while you can.
I just love this Panasonic DVD Recorder. I never really thought I would be able to use it without help from my son but I was wrong. It was very easy to use and I highly recommend this DVD Recorder.
I bought this package for my recent trip to Europe. I used these adapters for my laptop, Camera and Cell Phone. It has one dual wattage converter and few adapters.I think "Tax Lass" must have used electrical equipment rated higher than 1600 watts (for heating) or 50 watts (non heating) to burn it.These converters no matter which model you buy make sure to read the product manual which you are using it with so that you do not try to draw more watts than these converters are made for.My laptop worked like a charm with these adapters. I used these in Germany and Italy with no problem on my first trip. Than I took this kit to Australia and worked so great.I would rate this as one of the tools evey traveler should have.***** 5 Stars
Good calculator for the price. I do not find the steps to calculate mortgage payments as easy to remember as my previous financial calculator, but basically I am satisfied with this calculator.
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.
I have recently purchased a Zune. I've compared the Zune with the Ipod 5.5. Originally the Ipod had my vote, but after some serious deliberation I went with the Zune. I like the positive click action of the controls, they seem easier to use while not looking at the screen. The case does not show fingerprints or scratches (saves the need for a $30.00 cover, just a screen protector)and feels solid. The size is bigger than the Ipod, but the lack of a case/cover helps. The screen is bigger and has a very good picture. It seems easier to watch video on. Sound it very nice. It accepts WMA files without conversion(does not indicate a conversion when syncing). I can't comment on battery life yet, but plays for hours even when using the controls and some video.I don't use the online stores to purchase music, so the good/bad of itunes/Microsoft does not matter to me. The software installed quickly and easily on my Dell work machine and my home gaming machine using WinXP pro. The Zune connects and syncs quickly. So far it does exactly what I need without things I won't use. If it developes problems I will switch to the ipod 5.5. Apple has a fine player, but without using the online stores for music/video content, the Zune was better for me. The earbuds for both are terrible. I threw mine away and use a pair of folding Sennheiser PX100. The difference is unbelievable.
Great Price less than half price of other places including the shipping a great deal
I should have taken note of other reviewers...for the cost I expected something that fitted properly on the Kindle DX and protected it....what I got was something which sagged open along its length.. ..Amazon should not 'approve' items for Kindle if it does not meet certain standards....I trimmed it to make it look better and open up the Page buttons (which are obscured) and eventually I bought a faux leather case on ebay for $7.00 (yes seven) which is so much better....the shame is I really wanted a Gel/Silicon coverKindle DX, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology
Absolutely as described. Very reasonable price. Without a HDMI connection from my sat receiver/DVR this was the solution for the best picture.
I really like the headset. Very comfortable having it on all the time as I work from home. Very clear quality. Fine levels to adjust for different sizes. I wish there were controls for volume and mute, but then you are not too far from the phone anyways. I recommend it.
Others have mentioned it being held together with Velcro, and some have said that the pockets for the drives are made of plastic. Maybe I'm late to the game, and Case Logic changed the construction, but mine has neither. It's perfect for my needs which were to hold 5 USB flash drives and one SDHC (camera) card. I got tired of having these drives bouncing around in a camera case or briefcase, and decided to get organized before my vacation next month.I have two 16 gb and one 64 gb drive on one side, and a 4 and 8gb plus the SD card on the other side. Since I use Kensington drives, the color - which can be seen through the mesh - rather than the print tells me which is which, and I can pull either music or photos easily.This really fills the bill, and just can't be beat for the price or even twice the price. It's one of the better bargains I've gotten.
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!
I purchased this memory for use in an MP3 Player (Rio Cali-256), in order to give me an additional 30-35 songs.Within seconds, I removed the card from the package, popped it in, and it was immediately recognized by my player. No need for formatting. Next, I started downloading songs, and found the transfer rate to be faster than that of the memory onboard my mp3 player.When I noticed I had put the wrong songs on the card, I formatted the card (very fast, well under a minute) and downloaded a new set.
Just bought them and tried them with my portable and non-portable devices and they are very soft, particularly in contrast to the phones I already own (i.e., Koss Portapro). Based on my comparison test, these are extremely low-volume headphones that require you to turn up the volume on your devices and when you do, there's no bass. Incredibly, for huge cups over the ears, as far as surrounding noise seeping in, it's as if you have on no headphones at all. These headphones look great but the looks are deceiving. Sony's just not as reliable for quality as it used to be. They are very inexpensive but as cheaply made as the price indicates. Guess you get what you pay for with these. If you think the price is too good to be true, that's because it is. BTW, I'd give them 2 stars but I'm trying to lower the mean-rating of 3.5 stars.
I have to agree with all of the positive reviews of this projector. I too researched this unit extensively online before deciding to purchase it. I am extremely pleased with this unit. Like I said in the title, I purchased this unit in January 2006, and it is still playing great. The main reason I bought this unit was to watch movies, but using it with my X-Box 360 in 720p mode it is spectacular. It may not be as crisp as a plasma or DLP TV, but on a 92 inch screen running with the bulb saver mode, I am more than impressed.
Well, I guess these CD Cases certainly encase CD's alright... Unfortunately, there are two annoying problems:1.You usually get a few cracked or crushed cases in the 50-pack.2.The plastic is so lightweight that when you try to pull out the black inner part to insert a back label, the whole thing sometimes shatters in my hands.If you can get past these problems, and you definitely need full size cd cases, and you don't want to buy Staples' slightly sturdier line of CD Jewel Cases, then Memorex brand is the way to go.
It worked! It's 25 ft long. What more could you expect?
Mine works great. I have transferred thousands of photos to my PC without a hitch. It is so small it sits on top of my monitor and is known to my system as device G. All the folks that have reported problems with installation undoubtedly had those problems. I didn't. And I have a Zip drive, a CD/RW drive and 4 devices total hooked up to my USB ports, including a printer and DSL modem. Before this mess would work on my 2 year old Dell, I had to download new BIOS for the machine. Anytime you add stuff to a PC, there may be conflicts that need resolving. But I don't believe this SmartMedia card reader is the total cause of anybody's problems.
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 purchased these for my wife who has her own radio program at our local KCAW station.These are so comfortable and the instrumentals are so much sharper for her through these. She'd hoped they also had a volume control.
Bought this as a treat to myself and that's exactly what its been. Everything has been easy about it, including loading lots of software! I love it!
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.
This is an affordable alternative to the Nikon battery.I have no problems with this battery
These headphones and others made by the Skullcandy brand have a good sense of style, but my problem with these headphones was the sound quality. The built in "subwoofer" is a pretty fun feature, and it sounds pretty decent. The bad part is that the sound as a whole isn't very good, It seems like there is a lot of high to mid-high sound, and TONs of very low-end sound with the subwoofer on, but little or no true bass sound, which is very dissapointing. I could barely even hear the bassist on most rock songs I listened to, with or without the subwoofer on.Another major complaint I have is that the subwoofer in the right earpiece started to make rattling noises after I had the headphones for about two weeks and I had to send them to the manufacturer.Overall a decent headphone if you're not picky about sound quality, and you just want something that looks pretty cool. If you want something that delivers more in the sound department, get a pair of Sennheisers.
This works better than the GE version with deeper sound. Does have a squeak in the wheel when cold though. Turn up your Grand Funk Railroad. The XM version trumps them all for sound.
I was looking for one of these in store and couldn't find the right one. Found it on Amazon!! Shipped it right to me, updated my Garmin and now it won't tell me I'm driving in the river!! Yay
I ordered this to use in my son's room, mainly needing the CD player. I used it for a short time when the CD player suddenly stopped working. I returned it and received a new unit. After less than a month, the same thing happened with the replacement. I am in the process of trying to return it and I am moving on to something different in brand and price range. Hopefully the new product will work for more than just a month. Perhaps this is a case of you get what you pay for? Regardless, stay away and buy something that will actually work.
All headsets are not created equal. Finding one that works well with your equipment can be a challenge. They're either don't fit right or the person on the other end of the call can't hear you very well. And those complaints are with $30.00 plus headsets! Then there's the $10.00 wonder...the Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-free headset with Comfort fit headband. The only complaint I have is that the tension on the headband is a little snug if your head size is large. Otherwise, everyone says they can hear me load and clear, and despite the slightly tight tension on the headband, they are comfortable, plus there are none of those annoying controls for volume and mute to get in your way.
these tapes work fine so far....I'm still using the first one over and over....video/audio quality is very acceptable....no problems so far
I bought this for my 10.1" MSI Netbook. It works great. I have a wireless mouse for my 14" laptop and it's constantly loosing signal. I'm glad I went with this corded mouse. Make sure you download the Kensington Mouse software. You will need it in order to make the wheel button work. I set mine up as the "Browser Back Button"
A few months ago, my wife was using a manual shredder, and shredded 7-stitches-worth of her knuckle off! After a few hours in the ER, I came home and ordered this for us. Safe to use and very efficient. My only wish is that it came with a fine shredding attachment, as the one included is pretty coarse. But it does the job and every finger is safe!
I purchased one of these for my mother's condo in San Francisco. She didn't want cable or satellite since she rarely watches much TV. I had tried 2 other antennas in the $20 to $50 range with poor luck. With all three, I could only get 2 English channels (NBC, CBS in standard def) with a lot of distortion and static. But all of the Spanish channels came in as clear as if we were living in downtown Mexico City. No HD channels came in at all.I though it might just be that her condo is poorly located. But when I tried it at my house, I could get no channels at all. My other antennas worked a little better, but none worked well. I have Direct TV so I don't use any of the antennas. I just wanted to test them.This antenna is no better than any other set-top antenna I have tried. It is a little worse than others at my house. I was not impressed.
Saved A LOT of money on these cartridges (I bought two). But traded value for quality. One cartridge leaves a large gray band running length-wise on the right of every page. I haven't tried the second cartridge yet. (Review edited 8 months later): Just finished the second cartridge. It performed flawlessly. Out of two cartridges I received nearly 4,000 pages - about 2,000 a cartridge. The Canon L50 supposedly gets 5,000 pages. Even if these off brand cartridges print fewer pages, you're still saving money per copy.
A lot of features. You don't get many of those in nuvi series at this price range. A bit bulky, but small enough for in-car use. This is not made for pedestrian use anyway. I had many short trips and two long trips (5-6 hours strech) and it never lost signal or took time to calculate/recalculate. Touch screen is very easy to use and has optimal sensitivity. A great buy.
When hubby and I got married we combined our cd and DVD collections. Boy was it alot. Our music alone took up 3 of these cd cases and we still have some in both my van and his work truck. We love the way these work. I plan to buy one to leave with my husband in his work truck so he can just take pages out and swap from home to truck. We also plan on getting one or more for the dvd collection that contiues to grow for us and our son. This item is great for a space saver! Buy more then one if you have to. They look good on a shelf when they are all the same. My family thinks we are crazy for having so many of both cd's and dvd's but when they are looking for one or the other I know where it is and it is VERY easy to get to.Thanks Case Logic for such a great product!
I've never owned any other MP3 players, so I can't fairly do any direct comparisons, but I researched this one fairly extensively before buying. I opted to skip the iPod because they're way overpriced, in my opinion, and you can't replace the batteries, and I'm not the least bit concerned about managing my music through iTunes or showcasing my iPod trendiness. I'm also not much interested in viewing video or photos on it. I bought this for one reason only: to play my MP3s.The Creative Nomad Zen Xtra is a great value for the capacity (40 GB) and I've been happy with the quality of the sound. I use it in my car now instead of my CD player, and with the right EAX custom EQ settings on the player in tandem with a car cassette adapter, it's indistinguishable from CD. (My guess is that a radio transmitter might not sound quite as good as a cassette adapter.) The included ear buds are junk, naturally, but I've never, ever met a pair of ear buds that I've liked. Use real closed-ear headphones for best results.The Nomad's custom EQ is a terrific feature that allows you to balance for your specific headphones or operating environment, although I've found that high EQ settings combined with high MP3 recording levels can result in some nasty overmodulation/distortion on the peak bass levels (my one mild gripe with the player), so in such cases you might have to back off the EQ levels a bit ... but that's usually only at high recording levels.The built-in music library feature detects all your ID3 tags and organizes your music extremely easily (by album, artists, genre, etc.), so if your MP3s are already tagged you won't have to do much of any organization at all. I'd seen a lot of concerns/complaints about the software that comes with the Nomad, but I found it perfectly adequate and was able to load all 24 GB of my music onto my player in 90 minutes (fast USB 2.0) while watching football in another room. Honestly, to rip and organize your MP3s, first just use Windows Media Player. Then use the Nomad software to copy the files over; it's a snap.I've found that battery life does not seem to come close to the "up to" 14-hour claim that Creative mentions, but I always use EAX settings and wasn't really expecting 14-hour battery life anyway, so take that for whatever it's worth. Overall, highly recommended.
I've been working in IT/Computing for almost 10 years and a total of perhaps 1000 hours over the last 2 years have been wasted trying to get my SOHO systems working; hubs, dsl modem, proxy, firewall, user accounts. I knew from past experience, that this is complicated stuff, and the herculean efforts I gave were par for the course.And then...there came LINKSYS, and I'm cashing-in the free-time!BEFORE LINKSYS: - hours of screwing around with Wingate - hours of getting WinGate &amp; ZoneAlarm to cooperate - &quot;wires, Wires, WIRES!&quot; - OS Networking/TCP-IP configurations - PCAnywhere required hours of WinGate configuration - RealAudio client worked, didn't work, worked, didn't work - PPPoE...forget it!AFTER LINKSYS: - 5 minutes installation - everything works - no more screwing around with anythingNOTES: - upgrade firmware before doing anything else in the configI am an extremely satisfied and pleased customer! Keep the upgrades comin' - this thing is great!
this adapter is well made, may not be a professional looking product but it works well on my karaoke microphone mixer
this is a great keyboard. however, this is my second keyboard. Had to buy a second one because some coffee was spilled on the first one. I don't understand why these newer keyboards are so sensitive to a bit of liquid. Most of the older keyboards would keep working even after cola was spilled on them.
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.
Great adapter for those that are still kicking around with a tape deck in their vehicles, the sound produced it just fine, CD quality or just as good as to my ears.
I recently purchased the 4050 from Amazon and couldn't be more pleased with the quality, ease of installation and use of this printer. The 1200 dpi is spectacular and halftones look great. The built-in Postscript capability is a godsend and I can't believe the speed with which the 4050 delivers copies! Although a printed manual would have been an asset, I haven't needed to look at the documentation disk. I highly recommend this printer for those who need a high-volume, top quality machine.
I have a canon pixma mp160, since i live in costa rica, you only can find this cartridges separated, with this offer i saved about 60% of the local price with this item, so it was really nice to me; also it comes with a lot of extra stuff:-50 pcs of photo paper glossy 4" x 6".-photo magnets inside, to paste your pictures on the fridge.-of course color and black ink.as always nice shipping from amazon, thanks again.
nothing real pretty or special but it does what it's supposed to do! i works on a 1994 chevy c/k 1500 series pickup truck but just know that any stereo more that 6 1/2 inches deep will not fit just so you know if you haven't bought the stero yet make sure it is 6 1/2 inches or less deep. this is nothing to do with this product but is info you need to know if you have that truck. the black color goes pretty good most interiors. and this can be had in different colors at the scosche website but costs twice as much as this one. you may have a hard time finding the stereo plug in your truck too? it is directly under the steering wheel and you have to remove the cover there to get to it. :oP
Great Way to save files --- especially when you need to upload them on different PC's
This gfx card is so powerfull!!!! It burnt out my montior!!!!!
Works great in Mac OS X Panther (make sure you download the newest drivers from the HP website). Quiet, fast, easy to use. Text print quality is outstanding. Scanner, Copier, & Fax functions can be activated from the computer or directly from the machine itself.
The shipping was fast and the product was a great addition for my photography class. It definitely made it easier to review my pictures. Also the price was great for a college budget.
The 4 feet cord is too short. But the price is cheaper than that I saw in CVS. No need to complain
pros-This camera takes good pictures.It's light weight and small. It fits great in a pocketcons-The pause between pictures is too long.
The set up for this hands-free kit is good. You can mount the micropone on the visor and the speaker is out of the way in the cigarette lighter. The problem I had was that I had to shout to be heard and I could barely hear the speaker. There was definately something wrong with the unit. The volume control had no effect. It came with no paperwork or instructions.
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.
Put this in my new camera I got for Christmas. Have no complaints what so ever. Works great. Lots of memory space.
When I first got the unit, I loved it. It appeared accurate, though it took a long time to acquire satellites at times. In fact, many times my Delorme Earthmate would acquire within 15 seconds, and the Meridian would take several minutes (while moving in a car sitting on the dash). The ability to use SD/MMC cards and load maps onto the unit was great for general usage. I used Magellan GPS for everything, from hiking, kayaking, driving, to boating.HOWEVER, the specs say that the unit is IPX7 compliant, which means accidental submersion underwater for up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water. I was in a kayak, got hit by a wave with the Meridian in my pocket, and was in less than 1 meter of water for less than 15 seconds, and water made it's way into the unit.I sent Magellan/Thales navigation an email and gave them a call but was not given much help, even though I own multiple Magellan products (including the GPS companion, etc...). They noted that I could have it serviced for $150, which is what an new unit cost (this was not the platinum edition, but it is the same form factor and same case). All customer service would tell me is that sometimes water may enter through the keypad area. Well, if water enters through the keypad area, how can they advertise that it is IPX7 compliant?I may be an isolated incident. However, with the customer service I received, I don't think I would ever buy another Magellan product, and will probably get rid of the rest of my Magellan products. I think the product design, features, usability, and intuitiveness is great, just the product does not perform up to expectations or promise. I would also consider customer service as well.
The company stated they sent the book a while ago. I was very disappointed because I really wanted to read this book.
This is such a great value. For [price](on AMAZON Now) YOu cant beat it. I paid [price] and I still think its great. The functionality of this PDA is awesome. I have a wireless network at home and its great how I can sync my PDA anywhere in the house and even access my computer from anywhere in my house. Also I love the internet on this thing. The greatest feature is the fact that it accepts both compact flash and secure digital. I have a 256 mb compact flash for music and video files, and I also have a 64 mb secure digital for apps (cause its faster than compact flash). Did I mention that it takes microdrives?!?!? The screen is also great. I had a Compaq and it used to have a backlight, but whenever lights were dimmed in teh room, it would glare light and everyone would stare and look it was so bright. This has a front light, so light is emmited ONLY on the screen. THe only picky thing I have about the screen is that if you touch it with your finger, it smudges easily. Another great feature is the scroll wheel. What a great feature when you are walking and/or reading a news article. But perhaps the best feature is the ability to replace the battery. I love this feature. Especially when the battery stops working, you dont have to send it in, you can just ask for a new battery. Overall you get a bang for your buck. I had a compaq Ipaq, and compared to this quality wise, they are both the same and feature wise the toshiba is better. I would recommend this over the Ipaq anyday. O, I also realized many people were having troubles synching wirelessly, you have to change from connect to internet to connect to work in the settings.
When it comes to cleaning my digital camera lenses, i'm very afraid of damaging something, so this little and cheap product takes away all the fear, and all the dust from my lenses.---Cuando se trata de limpiar los lentes de mi camara, me da mucho miedo que se da&ntilde;e, entonces con este peque&ntilde;o y barato producto, fuera miedo y fuera polvo.
These rollers heat up very fast and if more than 5 mins lapse they are very hot to handle and burn your head a little. Otherwise they work.
Be Careful to note the EXACT model of your telephones. I thought I had it right and did not. There was not an adapter available locally so I have to return the unit and try again.
It was as described; it came with a few scratches. The one thing i can complain about is the decreased battery life compared to my previous ipod.
NOW SOME WOULD SAY I'S OK 4 THE PRICE..BUT HEY I SAY THIS IS JUST AWESOME WHEN I HOOK IT TO MY CAM IT GIVES A PROFESSIONAL LOOK AND THE SOUND IS AWESOME...ONLY DRAW BACK IT'S MONO..BUT THAT'S KOOL I USE THE MONO 2 STEREO ADOPTER
This product was well engineered, easy to install, and easy to use with little to no maintenance.I would recommend to a friend or family member to purchase.
After some extensive research and viewing as many 1080p models as I could, I concluded this TV was one of the better sets out there for the money. In my opinion, this set finished second to the Sony XBR Bravia (KDL-46XBR2) for picture quality, but the Sony would have cost over $1500 more!The contrast is much better than ealier generation LCD sets (I have a earlier, smaller Samsung 720p LCD set) - even the black holds up pretty well in the voids. Have noticed motion trails in high action sequences, including live sports. I'm running this in combo with a new Oppo DVD player (DV-981HD) via HDMI, and my old DVD's look pretty darn good considering.This was my first "major" purchase with Amazon - so I was initially apprehensive. But the experience was fine - delivery guys waited until I opened the box and inspected everything.Overall, a good experience to date...
This is the 4th iPod I buy and is of course the best one I've owned. I've had absolutely no problems whatsoever and it has worked great for me. I was a little worried about the scratching issues that I had heard before buying it, but in my own experience can say that it is not as "delicate" as others claim. Of course it CAN scratch as any other of the plastic iPods can. But as of today 2 months after getting it and using it a LOT, only a few scratches are visible on the chrome side because I hadn't gotten a case for it.I went with the white because I find it more "classic".One of the features I was interested in trying when I first got it was outputting video to TV. I purchased a US$5 video camera cable at an electronics store which worked just as well as any advertised iPod-specific AV cable. (Note: With the cable I bought two of the RCA colors where "switched". I'm not sure if it was the particular cable I bought but video goes out through red and right audio goes through the yellow. Left audio goes through the white as it normally would. I guess that with an iPod-specific cable this is not the case. Just hook them up until you see video if you get one of these cheaper cables.)Apple's "standard" settings can be a bit confusing if you don't know anything about compression. You don't HAVE to encode in 320x240 or 480x480. There are other settings as well. Look up "last ipod video guide" with your search engine to find a good article which includes handy tips about the video settings you can or should use with the iPod.I found that compressing widescreen footage to MPEG-4 video at 640x352 pixels at 2.5Mbps was the greatest quality I could get. I would leave audio at the standard 128 kbps AAC encoding.H.264 looks great on the iPod but because of its size constraint I think it's not the best option if you want to output to TV.I tried hooking the iPod to a Samsung 42" widescreen television (HDTV-ready) with the first settings I mentioned and I was surprised by the quality.There are plenty of shareware apps and one or another freeware apps (such as iSquint) with which you can achieve great looking video which compress video even faster than Quicktime.Of course the iPod has many other cool new features like the stopwatch, the lock and a higher-res screen. But I mostly use it to listen to music or output video to TV.I definitely recommend it.
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.
This Canon lens is well fitted to the 50 1.4. The interior has a matte surface and stops reflections. While it may seem expensive, I found the off-brand lens hoods often don't fit right, and one I bought let light in on the sides! Definitely not worth even half the price of the Canon. The hood protects your valuable lens from damage as well as blocking that light and ruining your pictures and they pretty well last the lifetime of the lens. In the long run, worth every penny and then some. Every lens I own now has Canon hood to match.
Bought as a spare/backup for an alpha380 camera. Initial charge up took less than four hours. Is something of a tight clasp fit. The battery is fully functional. The Actiforce battery works. Do not use excessive force to put it on the charger or in the camera. I had to "work it into the charger" and it was tight coming and going in the camera.
Don't expect a nice product for $25, the tripod does not look very solid (made in China). The bubble is pretty useless because it is not very precise (up to 5 degrees of angle it won't detect it). The head is very inaccurate, when on the horizontal rest position, it has a 3 degrees error (which means you have to correct it by slightly raising one side). I would have expected a level position when on the rest.I sent back my tripod presto and I will save a little bit more to buy a used Bogen/Manfrotto tripod on eBay (they can be found at ~$80 with head).Don't waste your money on these cheapo tripods.
I wouldn't know what to say other than it works, so I got what I paid for isn't that what it's all about.
Inexpensive and they work fine. In my hook-ups it has been very convenient, saving space behind the TV etc and relieving the stress on cable and socket of tight 90 degree bends. Very useful.
I was actually looking to get the Linksys router. When I found that Netgear made one (great price too), I snapped it up. Even though I know a bit about computers, networking boggles my mind. I have been trying to figure out this home networking problem literally for years. I go to the local computer store, and they are no help. Netgear solved all my problems in about 30 minutes.I have the 3Com Roadrunner modem. I am DCHP to my ISP so I have no fixed IP address. Plus I use a laptop which I have to take to work and put on the corporate lan. I was able to leave my corporate domain as primary and it still all worked.Prior to getting this box, I had a simple Linksys 4 port hub hooked up to my cable modem. I had to manually switch out one cable then the other to get two computers to work. Half the time I'd forget which end to take out then I'd get an IP conflict and have to reboot. No more of that!This is really a great leap forward. I have a real LAN at home and high speed access to the world. Will wonders never cease?
I bought the Panasonic SC-HT700 about a month ago and I am enjoying very clean music and adequate but not gut wrenching bass. The speakers are well-balanced and mesh nicely with the subwoofer unit. The system has a stylish and sleek appearance I can live with. I especially like the narrow design of the Sub. At least in our room, I found the best subwoofer performance to be at level three out of four possible levels to prevent booming and to get a flatter response with the satellite speakers. I did read the pros and cons before buying, and it seems the pros far outweighed the cons. I agree with the dificult to master remote, but it becomes a challenge rather than a problem I think. The manual is a little hard to follow also. And I have noticed some irritations like the DVD player stopping when the remote is put in another mode and some artifact or pixeling happening briefly on some movies, but I can live with these. I keep looking at total cost and functions versus negatives. All systems no matter the price have there good and bad points. Since we have a fairly large living room with a vaulted ceiling, the system needs to be put in the stimulated surround mode to get full bodied and room filling sound from CDs. This is not a problem though, and I get adequate sound with turning the volume up about halfway. At times though, I have to turn the system almost 3/4 of the way up from no sound at -84 to about -20 on the dial to do justice to some movie sound tracks. On the newer Titanic movie with THX Dolby Digital, I felt I was right in the middle of a real happening which I couldn't say with my older system. I think it could be the extra wattage they give the subwoofer that increases the room's sound pressure level more than the normal 100-150 watt systems. In any case, it was quite stimulating.I wanted to go less complicated too with wiring and component set-up, and the Panasonic SC-HT 700 fit the bill. I hope the shut down problem is only a safety feature that occurs only at very high volume levels for extended periods to protect the system from damage. In any case, so far so good. I would recommend it for someone looking for an inexpensive system that has a variety of playback and set-up features accented by fairly decent sound and with multiple DVD play back capabilities.
No issues so far.coverage better than my previous router Level One wbr-6001yet to test network shared drive using usb port.
I use this lightweight headset with a Panasonic Model KX-TGA660 handset, have not used them for very long, but so far I couldn't be happier. The padding on the surface of the earcup helps makes the headset very comfotable to wear and I'm satisfied with the volume I get out of them with the handset I'm using. I also have not experienced any issues with the boom microphone that pivots to allow the user to use either the left or right ear. Overall, great performance, comfortable and a great value for the money.
I am an old audiophile, and as such I have numerous turntables (4) with magnetic cartridges. Usually pure stereo amplifiers have at most 2 magnetic inputs. Well instead of a second set up I tried this pre-amp. What a pleasant surprise! It has a flat RIAA equalization curve and the cables are included. Please to avoid hum, follow directions and use a separate ground wire.This boosted my Grado Blue Cartridge thru the CD aux input of my amp to new sonic highs, channel separation, and dynamic range.I am purchasing another one or two for the other 2 turntables!
Excellent speakers. Lots of power and clarity for their size and for the money. I received the speakers within two weeks in excellent condition.
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.
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.
No matter what station I used, blank or occupied, I got some static; and in loud parts of the song, the sound shorted out, even though it doesn't output sound very loud at all.
The cables that I received from the vendor "Ucable" were not "Cables To Go" brand, and they were not the same at the cables pictured. While the cables may have similar specifications, I ordered "Cables To Go 31342 Cat6 550 Mhz Snagless Patch Cable, Black (5 Feet)", and that is what I expected to receive. This seems to be a regular problem with Marketplace vendors. Unfortunately, the Amazon Marketplace vendors are making Amazon.com look bad and turning my lengthy experience with Amazon into one that is starting to feel more like eBay.
This is a beautifully conceived product -- works perfectly with a group in conference. One caviot however is that it took two previous replacements to get one where the earphone jack would work -- even the last one needs some jiggling to make contact with both channels. It's not about stereo, it's about hearing properly for editing. Editing by transferring the files to the computer is an easy alternative since the computer's speakers or earphone jack can provide clear sound on both channels. Result of a week's worth of intense meetings -- Our clients will be purchasing their own recorders -- as the price for value received is indisputably a bargain.
I purchased a 2GB U3 drive about a year and a half ago. Works great, never had any problems with it. I had left my drive in my pant pocket a couple days ago and apparently forgot about it. Well, it just went for a ride in the washing machine and it still works!!!! I would definitely recommend a kingston flash drive.
I bought this, THEN read all the reviews which might have made me hesitate or return it, but went ahead and installed it anyway to see how my experience compares with other reviews here.The device worked great for me. Don't be afraid of it if it seems to be the product for your needs. It was easy to install and works great. It took about ten minutes to install. Just walked right through the documentation and installation CD. Configured a notebook and a desktop. I'm using an SMC router, and basic Samsung Laser Printer, no WEP, MAC secured. Now I can put my printer anywhere in range(just what I wanted).Remember you will need another power outlet for the added device.It looks cool, was easy to install, and works smoothly.
This radio broke and will not function at all after in the 10th month. North Star said it was still under warranty, but TEAC does not recognize North Star as a legitimate seller and will not honor warranty. So I'm stuck with a $113 door stop. It's doesn't deserve one star but I couldn't give it less.
This card reader reads numerous varieties of cards, and is priced cheaper than other readers that read only one or two types. Hookup was a cinch, and it works flawlessly. Try to find anything else on the market that will read the Memory Stick Pro Duo, and you will know what I mean.
"Chalion" was my introduction to the work of Lois McMaster Bujold and I have been reading everything I can of hers since. This lady is good! This is a great fantasy tale of betrayal, curse, determination and success. The story has little direct violence but much in its history and some behind the scenes artfully alluded to. The plot development is good and the characters more than interesting. Find it and enjoy!
Need to spend some time and invest some money for the systemlike good cable and speakers,and then you will never trade with other system againI just love this unit
One must be careful. Many keyboards advertise as 'ergonomic' and are but barely curved. This one is perfect and at a most reasonable price as well.I am perfectly satisfied with this product and will purchase another here should the occasion warrent.
What a great lens! I have owned this Canon lens for quite some time and have used it to shoot many rolls of film. It has great optics, is of highest quality, and is easy to use. This is the perfect range lens for all around use. It's the only lens you need to take with you to do general photography while traveling or for a day at the park. I recommend it without reservation.
Anyone who knows anything about patch cables would understand that the way belkins patch cables are packaged add undue stress to the cable.... The cable is wound too tight to fit in the small packaging. StarTech.com, Panduit and Nordx are the only companies I have seen that properly package CAT5E cables.. So buyer beware...
An excellant product, I am highly satisfied. It is used for my desktop.
Item arrived as described. Great price and super fast shipping. (got it in less than a week) For the money you can't beat it! you'll easily pay double or triple anywhere else.
I recently converted my entire DVD collection from 2 400 disc DVD carousels to digital format onto hard drives. The cases for these DVDs are long gone. So I was looking for a way to store the DVDs which would not be used a lot, rather sit on top of one of my closets. And this fits the bill very nicely. Going along with what other reviewers have said about the plastic insert pieces being left in and it being a pain to remove all of them, I so far am liking these cases (I purchased 2).
Probably one of the best made camera bags I've used - it's strong and durable and the production overall is really well done. We use this for our Cannon VIXIA HF G10 which fits the camera and the hood scoop but not enough to carry additional lenses or any other equipment such as stabalizing arms, microphone or lighting.
Now that I have these I can't imagine owning an IPOD without them. Easy to install, plug-and-play. Sound quality is great and no more wires. My biggest use for my IPOD is when I workout on the treadmill. The cord from the headphones would always be in the way and I would end up pulling the ear pieces out several times during the workout. They fit snug, no moving or shifting during the exercise. And when my phone rings the music pauses and I can answer the phone using the headset, what an awesome feature. This product is well worth the price.
I'd give this zero stars if I could. Installing with the setup disk is impossible in many if not most settings. The first step requires a modem connection to the Internet. How many people with broadband have a dial-up account these days? Even if you have one 1) you can't connect a modem through a digital phone system like my law firm uses and 2) the computers we buy these days don't even have modems built into them. They are gone the way of 3.5 inch floppy disks.I got it set up but it took me about anhour and a half of wasted time. If you skip the standard setup procedure and go directly to WiFI setup (hard to see in the startup window due to very low color contrast) you can configure your SSID and security settings. There remains the problem configuring the network settings. Only because I have set up several other routers did it occur to me to direct a browser to 192.168.1.1. That worked but I did not know how to log on. I checked the product manual that is on the CD ROM. I found the information buried in there. That got me to a place where I could enter the appropriate IP address, subnet, gateway and DNS. Then the unit worked. What a pain.I cannot comment on the broadcast range since we always have this router and our laptops in the same room. It works fine at short distance. Connection by ethernet cable is as it should be. However, Linksys should be ashamed of bringing such a poorly designed product to market. One of the reasons I bought it was Linksys' good reputation and the trouble-free use of other Linksys products in my home and office. Their reputation has now plummeted. I will think twice before buying anything else from them.
I've had several MP3 players before and recently switched to the iPod. To my suprise, the quality of the music sounded better on the iPod compared to my older players, even though the files were the same. I heard subtle sounds in the music whereas before I hadn't. I'm not an expert with MP3 encoding, but I assume the iPods decoding algorithms are superior to the other players I've owned.I once dropped my iPod while listening to music (it hit the ground hard) but the music never skipped a beat!The iPod also act as your PDA. It has native support MS Outlook "vCard" files, so you can have your contact information on your iPod. You can also add notes and calendar items. Third-party software that helps manage this are Pod2Go and iPodSync. Amazingly, you can get RSS newsfeeds on your iPod as well!The previous generation of iPod players had short battery problems. Thankfully, that problem has been eliminated with the 4th generation. I use the iPod quite a lot each day, and only have to charge ever other day.There are a lot of gadgets available for the iPod. I think one of the most useful one is the Belkin Digital Camera Link that turns your iPod into storage space for your digital photos. This allows you to move your pictures off camera onto iPod's hard drive via USB cable. Great if you're traveling and taking a lot of photos!The iPod is a bit pricier than the competition. But then again, there is a lot of third-party support for it compared to the competition. Companies like Bose and JBL have portable speakers specifically built for iPods. The competition can only dream of getting support like that!I absolutely love my iPod. I think I'm getting "attached" to it. That's how great it is. Highly recommended!
I received the Lap Cool 3 Notebook Cooler from my son when he got rid of his laptop. I use it to cool a HP HDX Premium Series that is usually on my lap when I work. Unfortunately the cord connection became frayed due to wear and tear. I replaced it with a similar product. What a disappointment!!! I quickly returned the product and ordered the Lap Cool 3. It is better than the similar notebook cooler with three fans versus the dual fans on this product and yes it is as silent as they say. It is a great buy for the price and you will not be disappointed.T
I bought this signal booster because I couldn't get a couple of HDTV and other digital channels from my cable box. Eventhough the cable tech said my signal was strong enough he told me the R59 cables I had couldn't carry the signal and I would have to have my complex upgrade the cables to R6.Well, I knew that was a bunch of crap because both cables enough bandwidth, but the signal degrades quicker on R59 cables. I certainly wasn't going to pay to have my place's cable rewired.So I bought the booster and low and behold, all the channels come in now :). Just for reference, the cable signal was split quite a bit at my place. 2 cable boxes, a Cable Modem/Digital phone box, and 2 other TVs. The cable signals cleared up on all the other TVs when I plugged this thing in. I highly recommend it.
Overall this is a good product. It is a PDA and GPS all in one, which is the reason I purchased. Fairly easy to get around on the interface, although some things are hidden. I recommend playing on it quite a bit to get to know it, before you need it for something serious. The GPS has TOMTOM software. I was disappointed that the audio did not speak the name of the street on which to turn next, but merely says to turn. Twice while driving in Central/South Florida it has made mistakes. Once it did not tell me to turn when a turn was needed. The other time it told me to turn and then had me do a u-turn to get back to where I was before the turn.
I bought this card, installed easily, recognized easily by my Dell computer. For 2 days. Then FAILED completely. I switched it to 2 other PCI slots with no success. Just did not work.
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 Technology CF/128 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.
Usually I get irritated with headphones after about an hour, but these are really comfortable. The top part (rubbery) keeps sticking to my hair and messing it up, but it has a nicer feel on my head than normal hard bands. The ear parts (I'm all technical...) are nice, they fit perfectly to my ears, and the sound doesn't get past my head (I use them at work, so this is important).The sound quality seems good to me, I can hear very slight audio fluctuations (with the volume way high).I got these especially for the sound control, because I listen to my music at much lower volumes than other people, and am constantly adjusting the volume, and I really like being able to adjust it easily.Although they are portable, they don't fold up, but the flexible band makes it so I'm not worried they'll crack or anything in transit.The cord is flexible, long enough but not too long.The price is great, I hate spending a lot of money on headphones, and these are really nice.All in all, I'm very happy with these headphones.(Update July 2010: So I had these earphones for a year and a half when I tried taking them on a trip. They transported fine, but one day of wearing them moving around... and they don't work anymore. Makes me disagree with the 'portable' aspect. However, they're better than anything else I've tried for at my desk -- I actually like them -- so I'm buying another pair. That says it all.)
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!)
The trouble and strife and I have had four different 40GB iPods, two had bad batteries and one just froze solid, only one still works fine, I just swapped my one year old faulty 40 for a 60GB photo. Still the same constant problem that if you dont use an ipod for a day or so it needs resetting, sometimes by connecting to the source PC. The default Apple (including iTunes downloads) sound quality 128 kbs is poor, using 192 kbs is much better and well worth the slightly lesser storage. Also we just bought two pairs of Sure E3 headphones, the grey ones - unbelievable/stunning improvement over the Sony Fontopia we had for nearly a year, and we deeply regret not getting the E3's originally which are commonly just a hundred and twenty bucks or so online. Its silly not to allow the iPod to offer its best sound quality, obviously there are even better more expensive phones but these are easily the best value.The best case is iPod Armour, an aluminium case with total protection, stops scratching, flip top full access with slots for USB on bottom and on top for hold button/headphones etc. Its kind of a mini aluminium lap top case with padding etc. Got ours online for thirty one dollars each. Have come off a bicycle once and no damage to iPod at all. The case fits the 60 GB and smaller 'full size' 4th generation ipods. The coloured skins are a waste of money and a hassle to use so we have a pack of three to sell *grin*. Optional BTI battery packs allegedly (an online detailed review) will power iPod for around 75 hours, well above stated 40 hours, just got mine for around fifty dollars (half price) at Radio Shack. Belkin accessories generally seem to be pretty crappy and expensive, Griffin iTalk works well for recording and is coming down in price - also see Radio Shack. The Apple store staff in Atlanta told us to buy a cassette adapter for car use, said it was much more reliable/as good sound as the FM transmitters, I found the Sony adapter to be way better than the Belkin and exactly the same price. Monster cable for playing iPod through my hi fi system and Monster headphone splitters I got through Amazon - wonderful products. JBL On Stage which is ninety nine dollars at Costco and similarly priced at Amazon is superb, though my first one died in 48 hours - another bad chip maybe? new one is fine though. I actually ended up with three free 60GB colour adapters from JBL when I ordered them by email and their web site (took a week to arrive). I tried all of Altec Lansing iPod battery speaker units - pretty poor value. Bose computer speakers work passably well with iPod - need an AC source though.I have around 6000 songs so far on mine, over 16 days of music, organising playlists is kids play, as is loading songs. I have noticed with several cds though, if its nearly an 80 minute store bought cd the last track may not load properly on iTunes, or will skip, or maybe take a few attempts to load, one or two songs will not load at all. This happened on a couple of different newish PC's. Having the ipod has led to numerous purchases on Amazon , especially the market place for good condition used cds to put back catalogue stuff on my ipod, I prefer to have the original cd so I can load it whenever/wherever I want with no restrictions, although the consumer hating suits at SONY music are now starting to release protected cds which cannot be instantly loaded on ipods etc.Other than the irritating constant need to reset and the very occasional freeze which needs resetting on a computer the ipod is a superb must have product. The 60GB is as bulky as I would buy, the album artwork from downloaded songs is tiny - but of no concern. Colour display isn't bad, not something I really care about. Not tried to download any photos. I use it virtually every day, and with the onstage I can listen anywhere in the house or on the porch/outside. The one thing I'd like to see is the itunes software allowing you to record/load songs from an iPod onto a computer. Only using one source computer is very limiting, I suppose this is to stop music sharing.My iPod is easily my favourite toy and having instant access to the cream of my rather modest 1500+ cd collection is absolutely wonderful. As others have said, dont buy too small, the 60GB means you likely wont ever have to upgrade and you can use the higher kbs settings and hear your music - through E3 or better headphones - as it should be heard.
This item was received in perfect condition and I got it fast in the mail. I am very pleased with this purchase.
Olympus has replaced their D-490 camera with a piece of ... plastic. They have improved a couple features with the D-510 such as a USB Port instead of a serial port and higher manification, but guess what? They cause more problems than they are worth. If you have an older computer that doesn't have a USB Port your .... You have to buy a Smart Media/Floppy converter which isn't nearly as convenient as a direct connection to load your pictures on your computer. The telephoto on the D-510 has more magnification than the D-490 but the camera turns off if you try to Zoom out in telephoto mode before taking the picture. What the ... is that all about?Oh yeah, getting back to my first point. This camera is made out of a very cheap plastic. The D-490 (the older model) feels and looks superior to the D-510. Try to get the D-490 if you can unless having a USB rather than a serial connection is a big deal to you. The worst part is that I actually paid more for the D-510 even though it's retail price is ...less than the D-490!
Just received these speakers a few days ago... I was impressed. I popped in the Gladiator DVD and tested the speakers. Awesome sound. Very clear dialogue from the center channel and clean sound reproduction from the main and surround speakers. The speakers give just enough bass so that you don't completely lose the low frequencies (it will sound REALLY weird if you don't hear any bass.... I tried that with some full range speakers that delivered absolutely NO bass) when the subwoofer is turned off. The mounting kit is a convenient addition to this package (but it's not the best mounting kit around). Quality sound for a very low price. I think it deserves a 5-star.
The scanner was easy to hook up. It would not scan clearly but half way down. The lower half of the scan looked like someone had taken a squeegee and smeared wet ink the rest of the way down. The scanner seemed like it was calibrating itself a lot. I was trying to replace an HP scanner without buying too expensive of a scanner Until I was ready for an "all-in-one" unit. The Canon had too many buttons and selections on it for me. It stopped scanning when the light source stuck in the middle of the platen.
I love this little thing, so quick and simple, the photos come out looking professional, wish it would do 8 by 10's, but then it wouldn't be so compact. My only gripe ~ this thing goes through ALOT of ink.But all in all, it's a great photo printer !
I looked around to replace my old Trackman that gave me years of service and couldn't find it anywhere. I don't know why I didn't think of looking at Amazon in the first place but I had looked to all the places where I thought a mouse would a prime product to merchandise and because none of those places had it I figured the style was discontinued all together. After a frustrating year of using a conventional optical (which broke) and then a conventional mechanical one it finally dawned on me to try Amazon and there it was, a new optical Logitech Trackman. My frustration was over. No sliding around on mouse pad trying to get the cursor to more. No more discomfort trying to make your hand fit an unnatural form. Optimum comfort and control and the ability to use it anywhere no matter what the surface make this the best mouse for me. If you're frustrated with your conventional mouse you might want to try a Trackman.
This expander works great for me. I had purchased a Home Theater Master MX-600 which comes with an expander but needed another. My home theater equiptment is in two separate locations. Bought this even though the manual does not list the MX-600 as compatable. Thanks to another review here I found out that it was compatible and have verified this to be true.
This Mp3/Wma MP3 player is awsome. The sound quality is 100% perfect and with wma files I can fit 26 songs on the 64mb. It is perfect for anyone. Another great feature is the faceplate designer. The intel plates are corny but you can make your own. I reccomend you pick up a pack of picture paper, looks great and then get going. The software is excelent. No need for case because it is very durable and everything else is great. BUY IT NOW
I have the older version of these speakers hooked up to an old Technics SA-GX710 receiver. This receiver is rated @ 125 watts BOTH CHANNELS DRIVEN @ 0.005 distortion 20 to 20,000 HZ. The receiver has a built in fan that pulls air thur the top and out the back. Anyway these speakers sound awesome and handle the power of this receiver very well. I have the old 3800 15inch Sony Sub as well. I used to install a lot of home theater systems and have heard alot of very expensivebookshelf speakers that really do not sound much better than these units. I think the key for good sound is decent speakers and the best receiver/power amplifiers you can afford. I'm going to retire the old technics receiver and get a mid level Denon unit soon and all the speakers will be Sony.
Cheap itemdo not expect much from this headphonesreally Does not deserve five starsBecause of the sound is not clear and easy to broke
Paper CD sleeves are a wonderful and inexpensive alternative to plastic. I love the idea of the colors; they help me stay organized.
The description of this product lists that each unit uses 1 AA battery. This incorrect. Upon opening the package to put the batteries in that I had just bought prior to the mail coming, I found that each unit takes a 9v battery. So make sure you get the right one!Other than the incorrect description, the microphone works fine. I did some tests with walking around various parts of the room with the clip on mic and spoke at different levels. The mic picked everything up fine. The receiving box plugs into my Sony 3.5 jack without problem, although the recieving box itself does not attach to the camera which is kind of a pain, but works ok when I have it set up on the tripod.
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 have been riding the digital wave since its beginnings with my first casio digital camera that would only print postage stamp sized photos. Since then I have owned my share of digital cameras and this one fills a niche I didn't think could be filled.I use two cameras on a regular basis, this camera (S410) and a bulkier digital SLR (Canon 20D). This camera is exactly what it needs to be. A point and shoot camera that will fit in your pocket. The pictures it churns out are not of the same caliber of that of the 20D but that is to be expected in the price diffrence ($1500 to $240). I take this camera everywhere because of its ability to fit in almost any pocket.The camera is easy to learn out of the box but there are a few modifications you might want to make to the settings to optimize the camera for what it is really made for. First of all never, and I mean never use the full auto mode. This is because of the lack of options. Sometimes it is nice to cut down on the options to choose from but this camera is designed not to be a professional camera so it really dosent have many options to change. In the (semi) manual mode there are new flash options (i.e. night mode) a multiple exposure option for getting more shots in (great for sports when timing needs to be perfect) and even another focus mode (the full auto only allows for portrait mode)With this camera it is all about accessability. Because of its small size it is really meant to be used as the moment arises. This makes shot to shot time and start to shot time (from when you turn on the camera to when it takes its first shot) a big concern. You can decrease the camera's time by turning on the "quick shot" option. This makes the camera focus faster but sacrifices the ability to see the camera focusing on the LCD in real time. This cuts the focus down more than half in some cases. This was a real good option put in by Canon.Another option you might want to change is to set the camera to auto ISO in manual mode. Because of the small size of the camera there is not a dedicated button for changing ISO speed (another nice part about SLRs) This makses it nessicary to change it through a menu system. This is not something you want to be doing with a point and shoot. You really want to "point and shoot" not "mess around with ISO and shoot" The camera gets the ISO right almost every time and usually it knows better than you. Let the camera do this for you.There is a mode on the dial for stiching together pictures (like a landscape) by taking multiple shots. The camera has you take one shot which it then moves over a little and allows you to line up your next shot. It allows you to string together shots like this until you run out of memory. All and all, this is a pretty useless setting and really has no business being on the mode dialA more usefull feature is the movie mode which allows you to take a movie for as long as your card will allow. These movies are low quality but it is a fun feature for a camera like this.The battery life of the camera is amazing. I can get more than 500 shots of the highest quality (not using flash) on one single charge. If you are using a 512 MB card (or less), your card will run out of memory before the camera runs out of batteries.All the buttons are well placed and easy to use after spending an hour or two with the camera. Those will large hands will find the camera hard to use due to the lack of a good place to put your hand but this is something you sacrifice for such a small size. One thing I dont like about the design is the difficulty of selecting soemthing (i.ei delete). The set (okay) button is in an awkward place and so a frequently used button is hard to reach. If canon put the set button where the "pict-bridge) button is it would have been a useful improvement (if Canon removed the pict-bridge button it would have been an improvement, most useless feature ever for a camera that has the megapixles to crop images)More on design the optical viewfinder is useless. It does not cover the full size of the picture, does not show you when the image is in focus and makes you squish your nose when you use it. I guess it would be useful if you need to save batteries but because the battery life is so good that really isn't a concern unless you are traveling and forgot to bring the charger or a couple spares.As for image quality it is pretty high for a camera of this size. It isn't near the size of quality of my 20D but for the price, I would give it an 8. There is a small problem with purple fringing in high contrast areas (i.e. taking a picture of two buildings with some sky in between) but this is pretty usual. Photoshop (or another image editing software) can usually take this out pretty easily. Another problem with image quality of this camera is the image degrades a lot when exposed at high ISO settings. Because of the small size of the chip the sensors are tightly packed together causing a big ISO problem.All together this is a great camera for those who need to take something with them. It will easily fit into a pocket or purse and is tough enough to resist small drops or your keys (the lens is covered when not in use by an automatic cap). The LCD could be bigger if you wanted to sacrifice some battery life (which is great) and the buttons could be a little better placed, but the image quality, shallow learning curve, and speed of this camera make up for that (and more).
I love the gigantic harddrive and easy intereface. I use this a lot and have never had any trouble. I am in college and I like to download books for class and listen to them while I exercise or work, that way I can study and not be stuck in the house, I am able to find a lot of audio books online that are compatable with this MP3 player. It is also handy because I can store data files on it like a flash drive and bring them to school for presentations. As far as durability goes it gets scrached up really easy but other then that it seems industuctable. The battery is fairly good I have never run out of juce and I brought it with my on a 14 hour flight, my only problem with its battery life is that it does not have the ablity to attach to any external battery for long trips. The screen is great for movies I have several full length movies on mine as well as tv shows and the picture quality is great, though it does kill the battery to use it. All and all if you buy this you will like it, it is a wonderful economical alternative to a Ipod and in my opion is better then my brothers 30 gig Ipod both in quality and usuablitiy
The cord came within the week with standard shipping. Very thick and durable-looking. The connection to my TV seems a little jumpy at times, with horizontal lines across the screen. However, this may just be data delay since this is a longer cord. Other than that, no problems - it works perfectly and was exactly what I was looking for. I use it with my 37 inch HDTV, and it is able to display at full 1080p definition.
The 10ft Hi-Resolution monitor cable (Male to Male) provided by Philmore is an excellent value and works well with my desktop PC and plasma TV. I don't know what more a reasonable person could ask of a generic VGA cable. Price and 2-day Prime shipping are unbeatable in my opinion.
Compre este articulo y va de maravilla ya que la que viene en la NEX 3 de Sony es un lente 18-55mm. No tiene mucho zoom.Con el adaptador para poder utilizar este y cualquier lente de la serie Alpha de Sony, el lente me parece estupendo. Lo &uacute;nico si, es que no funciona el autofoco y debe de hacerse manualmente. Por lo general, extraordinario producto. Recomendable.
Charges for only 20 minutes then over heats and stops completely. The problem is that is use a weak power chip. You can try to replace it, but then you made need the PCB design from the manufacturer.
Update 12/2008When I wrote this review your choices were the fl-50 or the 36 which made the choice simple. Today the 50R is an option that alot of people are going to evaluate. I own both units and here's what I can tell you to help decide between the 50 / 50R flashesThe 50R is an advanced 50 designed for the E3. It has alot of extra features that even non olympus owners can use. It will operate as a remote flash / flood light and trigger by the initial flash of the first camera, no matter what it is.In another mode of operation, the 50R can be "told" to participate in one of 3 groups of flashes by the E3. The intensity of each group can be varried in the E3 flash setup menu. The 50R has a second mode that will listen to the E3's special signal which is sent ONLY by using the internal flash on the E3.Finally the 50R can be put on the hotshoe on many cameras. Even on the hotshoe of an E3, the 50R can NOT talk to other 50Rs set to the remote program listening mode, so you MUST use the E3's internal flash to trigger the 50R with the custom programming mode. The 50R can ALWAYS act as a supplemental flash.Finally, the 50R includes a couple nice gifts in the package - they have a diffuser cup that snaps over the 50R as well as a plastic version and rubber snap that is an elegant solution to the photographer's 3x5 card and rubber bands trick for light direction. It is a white plate and a rubber strap and hook. The last of 3 gifts is a base that the 50R slides into and locks in place to act as a foot. This allows it to operate off camera for fill flash applications easily.In summary the 50R is the more modern solution, while the 50 will work with alot of olympus cameras. Technically the 50 is obsolete, while the 50R has many extra options.(original review follows below - its dated - be sure to read my 50R review separately before you purchase a FL-50x flash. If you have an E3 - DO NOT BUY THIS FLASH - buy the FL-50R - even if you think you may upgrade to an E3 someday. The remainder of this review applies to the FL-50R as well)---end update--- 12-2008If you have read this far on the FL-50 you should also read my review on the FP-1 (search for olympus fp-1) - it is a side grip designed to go with the fl-50 and speed up it's cycle time.By now you know the FL-50 is the flagship flash from Olympus - but there's more you should know about this particular flash.First - there are 4 exra pins in a row under a rubber cover. 2 of them bring in 6V regulated (as in 6.000 volts) and the other two, well upwards of 300 volts for charging the main cap come in on those pins using a special signalling system spoken by the HV-1 (I believe) High Voltage adapter (more later)Second - The FL-50 is also the basis for the twin flash and ring flash controller. A few things get changed - the red lens is blacked out because the other flashes (at least the ring flash) have modeling lights so you can focus and see where the flash "star" or "blast" will end up in your photo (or even get it out of your photo!)That is NOT to say that you can unhook your flashtube from your FL-50 and make a ring flash controller - its simply that the plastic and controls and LCD will be very familiar to you if you get a macro flash later in life (None of the "up top" flashes work well when your subject is inches from the lens filter)More on the HV-1. Hidden deep inside the FL-50's "brain" is a remarkable ability to parallel process with the OLY HV-1 supply. What makes the HV-1 soo good? Well, first off, it's got a 2700 mAh battery pack. -- you say, well - I can put 2700 mAh nimh cells in the FL-50 -- I fully encourage you do do that as well. The FL-50 holds 4 2700 mah cells. The HV-1 starts off with 6, giving it a 50% voltage boost, plus the current boost on top of that. In other words, the HV-1's battery supply is really heavy duty compared to what you can do with 4 AA nimh cels.Now here's the best part!FL-50 w/ 4 2700 NIMH AA cells - full recharge - about 6 or 7 secondsFL-50 w/ HV-1 and EMPTY battery compartment on the FL-50, same conditions - 1 sec.FL-50 w/ HV-1 and those 2700 mah NIMH batts inside it - &lt; 1 sec rechargeIn other words, the FL-50 will use BOTH its internal inverter and the HV-1 as a pair to recharge as fast as possible. (oh yea - and we know with such a huge capacitor as the FL-50 that we're not going to empty it every time, so its more likely the recharge times are fractions of a second.)And now we put all the above together. Our best 2700 mah AA cells - the HV-1 adapter (which also works on the ring flash and twin flash and modeling lights) - we set the "MODE" switch on our Evolt cameras to sports mode, turn the flash on - guess what happens!If you are just using the flash for fill - it can keep up with the sports shooting rate! I used a sandisk 4GB E-III 133x card, a compressed picture, and pow-pow-pow-pow-pow it kept firing as long as I held down the shutter. At ISO 100. Inside. Natural light.So to sum it up - if you are content to wait for the flash to cycle, or shoot those shaky 1 second exposure pictures, forget the FL-50 and HV-1 system. Just get a FL-36 and you'll save alot of $. But - IF - and only if - you think you are headed for a flash __SYSTEM__ then start it with the FL-50. You can by the HV-1 later (I did) - and then when you get some good lenses and you want a ring flash for up close and even modeling work, all your flash parts will work together! You will own not just a speedlight but a portable studio strobe - with TTL metering - and you'll never go anywhere without the HV-1 / FL-50 combination. With 10 cells charging your battery instead of 4 you flash takes on a new personality.
Love the Bluetooth audio portion. Have not had very good luck with the Bluetooth Wireless to work with my DROID. So for phone service purposes would give this 2 thumbs down. Was a real bummer.
I bought the Zune for my wife who is no computer genious and she had no problem setting up the software and connecting to the Zune. So I am not sure of peoples problems with setting it up everything went very smoothly as she followed the simple instalation instructions. Later we decided to move it to another Pc from the laptop only because of the amount of space needed and I did have to update the Windows XP software with SP2 and other windows updates..but this was only I neglected the pc. I can only assume from this is that the people who have been having trouble with the loading of the software is more to do with the state of thier pc's than anything else.For the same price as the ipod 30 meg machine you get a built in radio, a bigger..less likely to scratch screen and the wireless that allows you to pass three songs to other users...a nice feature though she will probably never use it. There are of course more accessories for the IPod but i think the Zune is better value than the equivalent Ipod.
My iGroove broke 16 months after purchase. The warranty is for 12 months only. I barely used it, real piece of garbage to break with moderate to light use over a 16 month period. Spend the extra money and get the Bose, don't waste your time and money on this poorely built immitation.
Well built, large capacity thermos bottle. Keeps our coffee hot until finished. Only complaint is I liked our old flip-uptop for dispensing better than the two turns required on this top.
The way I look at it the Garmin Street Pilot c340 may save more marriages than Dr Phil. I am absolutely awful at reading maps, and more than a few angry words have been exchanged between my husband and me as he--foolishly--asks me questions I can't answer. Enter Claire, my name for the GPS I gave him for Christmas. She speaks in a well modulated voice that my hearing impaired husband has no problem understanding and, furthermore, she never gets mad or flustered if he decides to deviate from her suggested route. A simple "recalculate" is all she says as she plots another course. This model announces the street name, and a glance at the screen shows all kind of features like intersections, feeder roads, rivers, lakes and woodlands. She's straightforward and easy to use, finding addresses and identifying nearby restaurants, gas stations and the like. I also like that she offers an estimated time of arrival on long trips, adjusting the ETA as the trip progresses. Trips are a lot more pleasant now. We both agree that this was a great purchase.
Is this tv Hd- ready if so which of these 480i 480p 720p 1080iThanks anyone
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 have this amp pushing two 10" dual speakers and by hearing' my system you would think i would have top of the line speakers but i don't this amp is pretty good and i ain't what you got it's how you work or make it work...easy to adjust don't have a million buttons real simple and good amp
This is a nice size camera with a large view window. I am very happy with my purchase.
I have owned this unit for almost a year. It has given me nothing but problems from the beginning. I think all the problems with this unit boil down to the software. This unit actually has an operating system like Windows. But I am not talking about Windows XP, it's more like Windows 1.0. It crashes and freezes constantly. It has so many glitches it would take me pages to describe all of them. Just don't buy this unit. For my part I will never buy another RCA product. I have owned a few RCA products in the last 10 years and all of them have been pieces of junk. The bad thing about this unit is that you cannot even ask to exchange it for a different model because the DRC8335 is the only VCR/DVD-R combo that RCA has ever produced. Mine has died for the second time and I am now struggling with throwing it in the garbage or warranting it out again only to suffer another couple months of frustration.
I have a MP 780 and an Epson 1800 which I thought I could replace with this printer/scanner. I have been very happy with the Canon 780 but have been bitterly disappointed with the 960 and am returning the printer. Among the problems.1. One selling point was the bluetooth connectivity. I thought I could put the printer in the corner off my desk. No way, incredibly slow printing, 5" for a singel page word document. I am using a new Intel iMac running OS X 10.5. So it isn't the computer. Totally unworkable.2. Slow printing on simple Word documents.3. Terrilbe scanning. I scanned a 5 page loan agreement and it was hardly readable at 300 dpi. I scanned it with the 780 and it looked great.4. Software interface: I couldn't get the MP navigator to recognize the printer. I could scan using Adobe Acrobat or Photoshop but I could never open the Navigator because it kept getting an error message saying the scanner driver wasn't loaded. This after reinstalling the software twice and downloading the most recent drivers from Canon.Maybe I could work this out, but I don't want to. Very disappointed and surprised because of satisfaction with other Canon products.
I am a relative newcomer to the world of comfort and spilt keyboards. I use a computer for a fair amount of the day; at work, and especially at home. I do a lot of communication online, and I have found that when I use a traditional straight keyboard for a long time, my fingers turn to mush. I can't push the keys right, and my wrists hurt terribly.I decided to invest in a quality keyboard that was designed for comfort and long term use. I looked around, and I found this one. I bought it, and so far, I am very happy with my purchase. There are really alot of selling points that this keyboard has. You can tell that Microsoft had really thought about putting comfort first. For example, this keyboard comes with a built-in (and I mean really BUILT-IN) pad for your wrists. The material that this is made of is really excellent; it provides an excellent amount of comfort without feeling too soft.The keys on this are the best quiet type that I know of. You can barely hear any clicking at all. They also provide good tactile feedback--neither to hard or too soft. My only complaint here is that the spacebar is too hard out of the box. You really have to push it down in order for it to register. I hope that it becomes easier with continued use, but for right now, it is a little too stiff.The keys are designed to slope with the natural position of your fingers on the keyboard. This makes it more comforatble to work with, because you don't necessarily have to readjust your fingers to get the right key response. The reach to some of the keys are a little strange until you get used it them. For example, the enter key is shorter than it used to be. So if your natural reach would get you to the inside edge of the enter key before, you will have a bit of a stretch in order to get to it. The backspace, shift, ctrl, caps lock, and tab all also have more reach required to get to them. With a little practice, however, it becomes much easier to hit them.The enhanced keys on this keyboard are really easy to use. They provide extra functionality and are simple to program. You get five favorite keys, which you can set to open folders, files, web pages, or whatever you want. You also get keys to increase or decrease the volume, open your home page, search, email, and even a key for the caclulator. In this keyboard, the enhanced F keys are great, and you don't have to reset the F-lock after each reboot. Over the number pad, there are some commonly used keys like equals, back and forward parentheses, and backspace. To some, this will make using the calculator easier. I don't mind them, but I wished that they could have put more functionable keys instead of those because they seem a bit redundant to me.There are also back and forward keys for use with the internet. I love these, because now I don't have to use the mouse to go backward or forward when I am surfing the net. I wish the zoom slider had been a scroll button, though. I don't really ever use the zoom function.One plus of this keyboard is that the basic special function keys are labeled for you. So you can see that the ctrl key has the asterisk, and that means that when you press ctrl and any key that has the asterisk on it, the function that is labeled by the key will occur.The unique ergonomics of this keyboard make it far superior than any natural keyboard that I have used. The reverse slope is genius. Turns out that the older design of keyboards was a carryover from the typewriters that needed a ton of finger pressure to use. Microsoft did a ton of research to find a new orientation for the keys, and it worked wonderfully. The slope allows me to type better and easier, while giving me full support for my wrists.This is really a revolutionary keyboard. I don't have the space to describe how great it is. You just have to try it and see for yourself how unique it is. It is so comfortable that I find myself still trying to get used to how pleasant it is to use.
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.
Great camera, extremly nice pictures, very easy hook up to my computer via USB... prints up to 8 X 10 come out sharp.Conrols are easy to use and the zoom is excellent
I really like the product, I just needed to plug it and there I was online.
I have had this iPod for about a month now and it is really good. If I had anything to say about improvements, they would be:1. Better headphones. The ones that come with the iPod are not really comfortable.2. That a normal charger (using the electric outlet) comes in the package. With the cables and things that it comes with, you can only charge the battery using the computer.3. That iTunes also converts movies to the iPod format.
I've shopped various sites for this item, Amazon had the lowest price. The cables work great, I've bought five additional sets of the same cable brand, different lengths. I am truly satisfied with my purchase.
This is the most unreliable consumer device I have ever purchased. Within the first year I had it replaced under warranty 3 times. Now it is out of warranty and the display has gone blank. I will never buy another Logitech remote.The problems I encountered were: screen blank, remote stays on all the time and drains battery, remote doesn't control my devices.
Be aware that the configuration of the plug that goes into the wall outlet requires that the cord come off the plug sideways (to the left when looking at a three prong plug with the ground at the bottom). This is probably fine for most people since it will work on duplex wall outlets that have one plug on top of the other. However, for my needs, it didn't work because I have a set of 4 outlets that are side-by-side and I need to use a series of three of these in a row. I used to have an older version with a straight take-off that works but I guess they don't make it anymore.
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!
i had been frustrated with a badly wired house (100's of feet of network cable all through the attic) and a poor wireless router and not to mention a poor wireless usb adapter too. but this dlink router has made a great difference.i just got this router last night and was able to set it up and supersede my old wireless belkin router in about 20 minutes. the quick setup install disk was very helpful and intuitive with visual instructions of what to do step by step.after it was set up and my pc's were online it did take me a few minutes to figure how to forward TCP and UDP ports for my eMule application, but after maybe 10 minutes of trial and error eMule was up and running.the range seems to be very good for our rental house of 2100 square feet. both the computers that are linked to it are behind walls and doors and one is on the other side of the house. btw, it helps to have good wireless USB adapters on your pc's.the security options seem to be pretty good as i've scrolled from page to page of the advanced options when i was doing some additional manual configurations. i also like the "guest" feature and have already set it up. it can use the security key you already have set up or it can use a separate key (or it doesn't have to use a key at all). i frequently have guests over while i teach guitar lessons to their kids and some of the parents bring work laptops, so i needed a wireless router with a guest feature.apparently it can also route to wireless printers but we don't have a wireless printer yet (next home network purchase) so i'd have to reserve comment on that feature.i bought this along with 2 Media Link USB adapters (the black wireless N adapter) and my wireless home network is now back to amazing!
This MP3 player has more functions than even a $300.00 iPod. I am well pleased with it's performance for only $99.00. I would like them to put a rewind / fast forward on it though. I listen to audio books and if I miss something I must start that track over from the begining, which could be a couple hours long.
SERVICE WARNINGS again.... Anotyher $70 for the factory to reset the warning. This happens every year & this is no longer acceptable to me. I've read all the reviews & post from Passport, all saying that the heat will damage these...Duh ...and the post about leaving this powered up when starting the vehicle causes all kinds of voltage fluctuations that can harm it.Look I pay this kind of money I want a product that is trouble free and I dont have to keep paying Passport for service. I have never seen or heard of this about any other Detector. I will say the last time I sent this back for service they replaced the outer cover, which is nice.I'm just tired of this happening almost every year. Im sure there could be a way for them to allow us to reset this our selves. Its worse than the BMW service warnings but you can code around them.
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.
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.
Bought these to use for our home delivered meals program one of our drivers kept smelling something burning looked down and the outlet was melting. He was afraid it was going to burn his car up. And there were only 2 things plugged into it. Would not recommend buying this item especially for long periods of use as our routes are only about 1-2 hours long and they were already melting.
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.
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.
Total dissapointment. I had been using two other brands of chargers and the charge lasted up to 2 - 3 months on my keyboard and mouse. All I get out of batteries charged on this unit is a week! The power cord is also tricky to get it to plugged into the unit.
I think that this overhead projecter was very easy to use, and alot of fun to play with. It was easy to assemble and very bright, however as soon as I got it it broke. I would defimately recomend this to people. I f you are trying to find a really good and cheap overhead, this is the one you should get
I have had many pillow speakers from other companies and this is the best one I have ever had. Just hope it holds up.
Well built, excellent lens. very wide choice of options from simple point and shoot to very sophisticated settings. Light and sturdy so it travels well. An excellent camera, but that's nothing unusual for Canon. Perhaps the non pro will find the learning path to all the features daunting, but Canon offers several ways to learn, too.
I needed to attach an older monitor to my laptop, but I did not have the right cable to do the job. When I found this deal online I could not resist. Unfortunately the monitor proved not to work, but I was able to connect this to my new HDTV. I realized immediately that we are getting used to high definition these days. The picture quality is fuzzy at best when compared to an HDMI connection between the two devices. Overall I am pleased, but I cannot rely on this for sharpness or color accuracy when working on images or videos. The 10' length is plenty, but may contribute to the loss of image quality. The knobs to fasten come loose (fall out of plug) if not used, and they do not have slots in them to use a screwdriver. However, for the price I am very satisfied.
This router is good for anything but VPN. I know that sounds a bit harsh, but after wasting significant time and getting no support from Sofaware I find the device is almost useless to access shared resources behind firewall. I am not a beginner and I have done my share VPN setups including other products from Checkpoint. The only thing that works and pretty stable is Remote Desktop over VPN. I tried office mode, setup port rules, etc. I upgraded the firmware, tried the latest Secure Client, I still get the MTU Status as failed (peer too old) error and can't reach any shared resource behind the VPN from Internet. I can only ping. I will try a Cisco.
Even after reading about all the 'problems' with the SVAV100 I decided I still had to have one. I wanted a way to capture video of my daughter without looking like the proverbial "dorky-dad-with-a-video-camera." This camera lets me do that.But, surprisingly, I've either not experienced these problems or found very simple workarounds for them. Here are some examples:Software: there are numerous, high-quality editing programs that handle the task of editing MPEG2 video with aplomb. Most offer free demos so you can decide which works best for you at no cost..MOD file format: simply change the files extension to .MPG and nearly any video tool (Windows Media Player included) can read the MPEG2 files produced by the SVAV100CODECS: I have WinXP running on a fairly new PC - I didn't need to install anything to get up and running.SD Card: the camera records 10 minutes of MPEG2-fine on the included 512M card (I get just over 20 minutes from a new 1G card). Between the two cards, 30 minutes of storage covers all the video situations I've encountered.Battery-life: I have found replacement batteries for less than $15 each. I carry a couple of fully-charged backups which provide all the battery life I could possibly need (certainly more than enough juice to fill both SD cards, and then some).Anyhow, this has been my experience to date; YMMV. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of the camera and it's output.Finally, I'd like to give kudos to Jack Brown for establishing an extremely useful SVAV100 users' forum (see URL in his review here). It contains a wealth of information and is definitely worth checking out.
I found no way in 2 years to get these earbuds to stay in my ears, but if they did the sound would be awesome - very deep bass and no outside noise.
Having researched a lot of HDTVs including DLP, Plasma etc., the Panasonic PT-50LC13 represents the best out of the lot out there!Both from a quality and price perspective, it represents a great buy - purchased mine from Circuit City for $3000 and was delivered the next day (would NOT recommend buying from an online retailer even if it is $300 - $500 cheaper, since LCD TVs can have some bad pixels sometimes - this is a lot easier to exchange at your local supplier vs. dealing direct with Panasonic! Most online retailers - you canNOT do the exchange with them and have to deal with the manufacturer).The TV itself is quite stunning to look at - a lot better than the Sony WEGA LCD which looks quite terrible at the base and the sony does not have RGB input either. It is a whole lot cheaper than a 50" plasma tv and does not suffer from the same problems as a plasma tv does.Very easy to handle (compared to a regular CRT or projection or even a Plasma).The depth is only 16 inches and tapers off sharply at the top. Does not suffer from a convergence problem like most projection TVs do.Does not suffer from the Plasma TV burn - most Plasma TVs will last only 20,000 hrs and need to watch out for burn-in if you have constant bars at the side or at the top.LCD TVs do not suffer from this.Plasma TV - cannot be fixed if they have the burn-in.LCD PTVs on the other hand can have a lamp burnout - but the good news is that the lamp can be replaced for around $300. The lamp usually lasts around 10,000 hours.We sit around 6 feet away and the picture is quite stunning on HDTV.Note however, if you just connect plain analog or even digital cable, you will be sorely disappointed - with the signal, not the TV :-).DVDs look good - had to purchase a progressive scan DVD player just to make the pictures look good! Progressive scan DVD at 480p look great. However if the DVD is of poor quality, then the errors are magnified on the 50" screen!The TV does 1080i and 720p very well on the DVI connector.The RGB inputs work great - was even able to get my Dell Latitude laptop connected and working (most of the older laptops cannot connect with RGB to a LCD monitor).THe BBE sound is nice as well - provides a much better surround sound experience. However, the auto volume correction does NOT work with BBE. Overall, having external speakers definitely makes the experience a lot better.LCD TVs like Plasma TVs have a fan to cool the inside - but I did not hear the fan with normal and very low volume output. Only when the TV is off, I can hear the fan operating silently for some time before it switches off completely (after the lamp is cooled).Pros:- Looks extremely sleek - better than Sony wega LCDs!- Lot cheaper than a 50" plasma and performs better over a longer period- 2 sets of RGB inputs - one at side and one at back - this is great for laptop or computer connectivity. Imagine connecting the laptop to it and surfing from the couch with a wireless keyboard- DVI / HDCP Input - for those who understand what this means, connecting the cable box via this connector provides the best possible connectivity (better than composite, better than RGB). Works great on Time Warner / Brighthouse HDTV cable box with DVI output.- TV Comes with DVI cable- Lots of composite and component inputs and digital audio out as well- Remote looks and performs well (silver finish just like the TV) and is able to control the cable box as well if needed. We use the cable remote to control the TV instead.Remote menus very easy to understand and operate.- Offers quick aspect scaling from Normal 4:3 -> Full (extends the normal 4:3 screen to 16:9) -> Just (extends only the extreme sides so that people in the middle do not look abnormally fat!) -> Zoom (uniformly zooms out - but can lose the ticker at the bottom!). This aspect scaling works on the component, composite and the coax inputs.Cons:- Does not come with composite cables - but ask your cable provider - they usually provide one.- Standard Cable (even just plain digital) looks just so-so. The size of the TV and the high resolution of the LCD display magnifies any deficiencies in the signal.- DVI input does not seem to have closed captions - do not know if the problem is with the signal or with the TV- BBE surround sound does NOT have auto volume correction- takes around 30 sec - 1 min to startup after a cold start- Lacks a built-in HD Tuner - but then most plasma TVs do not have it either and is a lot cheaper because of its absence!- Cannot scale aspect on the Digital Input (DVI/HDCP) - I think this is a restriction on the signal as it is already 16:9 720p signal.- Need to set the TV to Cinema mode otherwise the cable inputs on standard or digital look terrible! Make sure you do this, otherwise you will NOT have a good viewing experience! Wish Cinema mode is the default.
I bought a different tablet style Coby machine. It worked for a while, then stopped working. I called Coby and even though it was outside of warranty, they allowed me to get a money order for a replacement and ship it back to them at my cost. They sent me this TF-DVD7050. I have never had the chance to use it - it shows a "Wrong Disc" message for every disc I have tried. Really, believe the other low-rating reviewers. I can't believe I would get a dud (by chance) twice unless there are that many duds. Buyer beware!
Bought one about 3-4 months ago. Tbe motor on the ADF died, making it just a flatbed scanner. Crinkles/tears the tops of pages, and occasionally misfeeds.In contrast, my Canon F50 has been well excercised, and is still going strong (although it doesn't produce PDFs).I suggest you look elsewhere for a scanner with an ADF...
I have 6 USB Flash drives that I carry around in my backpack in one of the pockets, the problem is before I leave a place I have to make sure I got all of my drives packed away. With this it is easier to find the exact drive that I need and it keeps it nice and organized. Also when I don't want to drag around my backpack but I need all of my flash drives it's convenient to just grab this case and not worry about losing one of the drives out of my pocket.
I have only had it for a month now. The quality of sound is good and very clear, and the volume of my iPod does not seem to impede the output of sound. Most of the time, I wear the Panasonic lightweight headphones while running/jogging, and it fits snugly on my head, making it perfect for exercising. The cord is quite long, so I usually wrap it around the iPod to make it fit better in my pockets.
This router has excellent range, and is easy to set up, but support for the advertised built-in "Parental Control" feature has been discontinued for over a year now. I find it pretty incredible (in a bad way) that the Belkin website and the documentation enclosed with the router still indicate that the parental control is functional even though (after many calls to tech support) I was able to confirm that they are no longer supported.The only substitute Belkin was able to offer was a free 3 month trial to ZoneAlarm - this was no good for my purpose as I was specifically looking for a router based solution as I have no control over (and can not install software) on the machines that connect thru the wi-fi hotspot that this router was to provide..... (church youth group).This has been a major bummer for me................
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.
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.
My husband is an owner/operator of a trucking company, and for those who don't know, it is VERY illegal for truck drivers to talk on their cell phones while driving and the fine for doing so is obnoxiously salty. I've tried getting him to wear a Bluetooth headset for the longest time but he is so picky about putting things in his ears. I had looked at umpteen different stores for a headset like this one, but there's no demand for them nowadays, what with all the new Bluetooth devices and such, and they're virtually impossible to find. For Christmas I wound up buying him a speaker/thingy that clips on his visor that he can hear the call and talk back hands-free without having to stick something in his ear (after multiple surgeries on his ears, he is very reluctant to let anything near them...) the speaker/thing was $55. THEN a brilliant little bug crawled into my brain and I decided to check out Amazon to see if they had any of these older style headsets and I found this wonderful nicknack. I love that the mic is reversible so it can be worn on either ear (He also got struck by lightning one time and it blew out his left eardrum so he doesn't hear so well on that side anymore.) and the headband itself is comfortable, PLUS there is nothing that has to go inside his ear. He loves it, and I am very happy with it myself! The call quality is really good, I can actually hear him better when he is using the headset as opposed to him holding the phone. Maybe these kinds of headsets are out of style, or whatever, but we don't much care about that sort of thing, but considering it was less than $10 this is a great product! I still have to return the $55 speaker-thing to the store, we like the new headset so much that we haven't even considered trying said speaker-thing. I suppose I could stop calling it speaker-thing and go look at the box... Okay, &#34;Universal Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone&#34;... In any case I can buy 4 of these Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headsets for the price of speaker-thing, so in my book that means speaker-thing loses.Give it a try, it's great =)
Well I needed an adapter for an O2 Cool portable desk fan ,I was told this was the correct item however two have burnt out. Upon further research I found the correct adapter however Amazon has not refunded this item.
10/10. Hands down. I gave this gift from god a high rating because of its durability, battery life, cd sound quality, and its simple menu system.-The Archos Jukebox is extremely durable. I threw it at the ground once in rage and it came back unscathed. Its been dropped countless times by my friends, and still functions.-It also has surprisingly long battery life. Plus you don't need to buy 4 AA batteries every 10 hours because of the NiMH batteries and charger. You just charge it up at night and in the morning its ready to rock and roll again.-Its sound quality, OH MY GOD. It is so good. Its like listening to a CD player.-When I look at a menu for an mp3 player, I like it simple. Why must Apple's iPod have such a complex menu structure? I don't know but the Archos' menu system kicks ass. End of discussion.Overall 10/10!
Nice looking on my desk, quality product, works very well.I have it plugged into my 3.0 USB and run 4 USB connections throught this product.
I orginally bought the DCR-HC40, which is the 2004 version from Sony. The HC40 has much better specs and is 25% smaller, which is significant.I actually loved the size of the HC40, although it was a little difficult to get a firm grip on as the middle fingers have no where to lock onto. The HC40 does a good job during the day and I didn't notice and problems. The touch screen was washed out but still usable for the menu during the day in sunlight.The major problem I had with the HC40 was in low light. By low light I mean a typical living room lit by normal lighting at night. I tried to take video in the living room at night lit by a florescent tube about 16 inches long torchere. The light is comparable to a 100 watt light pointed at the ceiling. The vide it recorded was extremly grainy and had many blue &quot;sparkles&quot; of grain. You could see the picture but it was not pleasing or good at all. Changing to night shot or color slow shutter would brighten it but still not make it pleasing. Slow shutter blurred movement too much. Night shot turned colors greenish. I do not recomend this camera for filming indoor at night. Yes, you can use a video light, but most people find a bright light in thier face anoying, and you can't get candid moments. Seriously teh HC40 is good for daytime, but bad for nighttime even indoor with normal lighting.I then tried the TRV22 in the same low light. It did much much better. The video was still grainy, but you had to look for it. My fiance didn't see the grain, but she sure did with the HC40. She said the TRV22 looked professional. The TRV22 produces good results at night in normal indoor lighting. It is a much better choice then the HC40 for nighttime. During the day, they both are good.The TRV22 also has edge you can grip better with your middle fingers, so it is easier to hold and more comfortable to use. The grip on the HC40 makes it difficult to use.The HC40 and the new Sonys have a Easy mode. All that does is make the on screen buttons bigger and doesn't let you do most things. So to do the same thing on the TRV22, just don't press any buttons and leave it in automatic mode, which does great.As for photo capability, both make very very grainy pictures at night or indoors at night with normal lighting. Both will take a OK picture outside during good sunlight. The HC has better resolution. But you are better getting a cheap small digital camera then either of these.You may wonder about the TRV33, well it is higher resolution, but does worse in low light then the TRV22.Also as of May 2004 you can find the TRV22 for four hundred thirty at BH photo video.Price aside I think the TRV22 is better as sooner or later most people will film at night indoors. The features are almost the same, but the video at night is much much better on the TRV22.Both myeself and my fiance are happier with the TRV22.
This printer is a phenominal black/white printer, I have one at my desk in my office, and the thing just does not die! I have probably printed over 15,000-20,000 pages on it and have taken it with me from each division that I worked in, not to mention it has been dropped, kicked, knoced over, bounced around and everything else you can imagine. The printer is very fast, set up is super simple, and the paper very rarely jams.Although this model of printer is an older style and an older version, it is a real workhorse and does not stop for anything. If you need a high quality printer that will get your job done, with minimal issues, this is going to be the printer for you. Secondly, the printer is so durable you should even have minimal issues with a used one, the one at my desk was passed down from one of the company dinosaurs and still works like it is straight out of the box. Secondly, this printer gives me less problems than the newer color printer that is at my desk. The IT guys tried repeatedly to get me to upgrade my printer, I told them hell no, and it works out becuase mine still works perfectly.The only compalint about this printer is that this bad boy is pretty loud. But aside from that, it is great and you cant go wrong with it. Pick one of these up, it works like a dream!
This was by far one of the best purchases I've ever made. I recently had the opportunity to use this product, while elk hunting. I have a full-size set of binos I use for hunting. With the bino harness, I never knew my binos were there. It really takes the weight off you neck. I would recommend this to anyone, 100%.
I love the Zune it is so easy to use and really works great I would not trade it for the world.
These binoculars are more than what I expected! I own a pair of 10 X 50mm Nikons purchased over 10 years ago and they are very good but these 16 X 50mm are beyond the capability of my Nikon 10 X 50. The images are clear, sharp and no distortion or chromatic abberation is obvious clear to the edge of the field of view. My use is mostly astronomical studies and I consider Nikon's the best of all on the market within a very reasonable price range. You cannot go wrong owning Nikons!!! On a personal note; Amazon has never let me down in the ten years I have used their services and products. Great people to do business with!!
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?
Great Amp.... Severely Under rated.... Produces Powerful Clean Sound. Make sure to use properly rated speakers....
i bought these for my game cameras and my kodak camera. they work fine in all of my stuff so far.
This was shockingly tiny coming out of the box...but that's good. It mounts easily just about anywhere and is very inconspicuous with it's flat black finish. Outdoor locations should be at least semi-sheltered from weather, such as under a roof overhang.A single cable coming out of it splits off into separate power and video/audio cables. The included wall-plug cube supplies power, so an outdoor outlet will make installation more convenient. Readily available RCA type extension cables routed inside to your TV complete the set-up. You can just use a single cable if all you want is video, or use a second cable to make use of the built-in microphone. A single button punch on my TV remote switches from TV to camera input. If desired it can be run through a VCR to get the action on tape. (You could even make home movies).All of this would be pointless if the video wasn't good, but in fact the color image of my front porch and driveway is better than I expected -- not hi-def but very acceptable. The viewing angle is wide enough to see everything I need to see. Understand that this isn't a night vision device, so combine it with a motion sensing security light for darkness hours, and you've got your eye on the world outside your door. I would have given it a full 5 star rating if it had extreme low-light capability.I've only had this for a few weeks so I can't attest to it's durability. With the mail-in rebate the price will be cut in half, so I won't have much invested. The price is much less than many other security cameras on the market that do basically the same function. I'll update this review if it craps out any time soon.
This portable Sony is as good as they always were. Easy to use, good fidelity, and sturdy. In the days of digital, this little Sony still holds its own!
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.
This is great, wish I had bought it when I first bought my XM, have yet to loose service in any area.
The reason I purchased the 8 GB version of this Kingston class 6 card is because my existing 4 GB Sandisk Extreme III series 4 GB card used to get quickly full with RAW images (from my Canon Xsi DSLR).The good:1) It works.The bad:1) It is very slow (compared to what I've been used to - the sandisk card mentioned above). Here is a test I carried out: I placed the camera in burst mode and quickly took 6 burst RAW images. After the sixth image was taken, I started the stopwatch to see how long the camera took to write all the images to the card. This "write-time" is important since I cannot burst 6 more images till all the six previous images have been written to the card.Here are the timings for the two cards:1) Sandisk Extreme III class 6 4GB -- 2.4 seconds2) This card (Kingston 8 GB class 6) -- 12.8 secondsWhoa!! that is hell of a difference. I wish I had known this card is so slow, i would have paid a few bucks more and gone with the sandisk 8gb card.I would have given this card 1 star, but since it works, I'm giving it two stars. The reason I believe that this card does not deserve three stars or higher is because the whole idea of people buying a class 6 card is performance, and this card does a very poor job there.Hope this review helps!!
The keyboard installed by plugging it in to the computer USB port. Drivers installed with no problems and the key features are useful.
I disagree with &quot;french&quot; review! This is a fantastic product....but if you want a real kick b... machine....go for the 105. It has colour screen, video playback.....the works! All other handhelds fade in comparison!
We use these to rent to customers at our WISP and they're wonderful. Easy to set up, they find AP's fast, pull quick and have FANTASTIC range - even without ideal LOS (far better than the PCMCIA cards).
This is a great product well priced and I could not ask for better peace and quiet as a grad student. I often work in crowded spaces or in my lab with lots of people around and I can tune out the noise with these headphones. As a person with ADHD it is also incredibly helpful in numbing out the noises that would normally distract me from getting my work done in a timely manner. I am all praises for these noise canceling headphones. Get it while it is on sale! It is well worth the investment.
the cooler puts out a good flow of air to cool my laptop off and runs very quiet
I am very dissapointed with MY WAP11. The manual does not realy give any procedures for setting up the unit. Tech support, what a joke. My first call to tech support a guy answered the phone and took my number, and promised a return call...it's been 4 days so far no call. I called back and after 8 minutes on hold, I was cut off. When I finally got a support person, he seemed very put out to talk to me - even yawned once. Sounded like he thought I was an idiot. No real progress on my problem.. I have to shut down the unit every few times i use it.. the range on the unit is about 25 feet so far...good luck &amp; save your recipt.
I just completed a 4000 mile car trip...and it was my first experience using this GPS device. It performed better than I expected. With only two detectable errors (the turn was Left and not Right as the "stern headmistress" voice indicated. On a positive note, it guided me through a complex route in rural Virginia to an obscure country address. The hands-free bluetooth phone function works really well. The software manual is "spotty" giving exquisitely detailed explanations on some points and glossing over other crucial items. On balance, good value for money.
Very reliable and an upgrade over the old technology but in order to get the full benefit you must buy another card to connect to laptop. I got 24-54mbps consistently and rarely goes down.
Not the smallest but not too large for my purse. Takes good pictures, not too difficult to use (ie;to figure out what the symbols are without the book) comes with almost no memory so you have to buy a new memory card or you will only take about 4-5 pictures. Has plenty of potential. Works for me for impulse photos.
We purchased the Zenith Z50PX2D in 2005. My young girls were watching it last week and it made a super loud popping noise which scared them and they are still talking about. We paid $3,000 for this tv. When I called the television repair company they said it isn't even worth fixing. I am reading these reviews online and so many people are having the same problem---many at this same time. Bizarre! Big disappointment.
I thought we didn't need a GPS, but my husband aka Gadget Boy had to have one! Well, we've used the Garmin on two trips and also loaned it to friends for their vacation. We all think it is amazing technology and the Garmin is extremly easy to use. Very simple to communicate with, very accurate in guidence and efficient with instructions. Much more effective and safer then trying to follow a map or written directions. We loved the assist with finding food, coffee, fuel etc. If you drive in unfamiliar territory and can afford one buy one.
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.
I had the last generation of this charger and batteries, and it worked great. (it was stolen at a wedding). This forced me to buy this new set-up. The 2200 mAmp Batteries are very strong! MY flash on the Digital camera powers up in the blink of an eye with the extra punch from the amps. Great product. Love the digital display as to make sure you cycle the batteries correctly. One note, the first charge only lasted 30 min or so, but after that, I have taken 300 some photos on the next charge.
Good charger, but it already comes with the Nikon P90, so now I have two.
This cable caused my computer not to recover from sleep mode. I went back to the old cables (which used a DVI to VGA adapter) and the issue disappeared.
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 currently homeschool six of my eight children and they spend quite a bit of time on the computer for their lessons. It would be so chaotic and noisy if everyone didn't use headphones. For the price they are great quality, holding up to daily use by kids that aren't particularly careful with how they take care of them. Super pleased at such a convenient, economical option.
This drive has a great aesthetic design, but did not work out of the box when I received it. Amazon delivered promptly as usual, but quality of this product is definitely lacking. Look at the Western Digital... that's what I now have and have had no issues.
This converter burnt out within a few hours of use in Europe.Was greatly inconvenienced by this.Should have brought something from a more reliable manufacturer
I've been using this with my Thinkpad T23 for about a month now, and I have no complaints. It's inexpensive, lightweight, and it even has a nice LED on the brick to indicate that it's getting power from the wall.
As others have pointed out - it's difficult to configure. It does not allow you to change it's IP (produces Gateway Error), there's no documentation on how to use a pair of them to replace a cable (as mentioned in the product features). Tech support took about an hour to tell me that they had to refer my case to a more senior technician - that hand-off got dropped. Subsequent email requests for support have been unanswered.DLink advertising is misleading at best - I will not purchase any DLink product again.
.... I've never used the Kodak software, I use a memory card reader, it's faster and doesn't use the camera batteries or rely on an expensive camera dock to transfer images to the PC. I certainly wouldn't have bought it without reading what type of memory card is uses, which ARE, ...., available from many 3rd party manufacturers and they're only moderately more expensive than other types of cards. All non-SLR digital cameras have a delay in between pressing the shutter button and the taking of the picture, the delay of this camera is no better or worse (around 1 second) than any other.The few drawbacks/complaints I have about the camera are;Flimsy doors, especially the door over the memory card slot, itfeels as if it could be easily broken if special care is not takenwhen removing or reinserting the memory card.Plastic camera body, while my AE-1 has been flung off cliffsand sunk in rapids I fear that a drop from almost any heightwould cause significant damage to this camera.Poor placement of the 'camera ready/camera status' light. It'sright next to the optical viewfinder and can interfere with takingpictures in low light situations because of it's brightness.Slow shutter speed of 1/8th sec. isn't very slow. A full secondwould have been a nice addition.All in all this is a great camera for the price, it takes goodpictures, comes with decent features and is almost completelyidiot proof. It's not a professional camera but great for someonewho's interest in getting started with digital photography andsmall enough to take with you anytime (I don't leave the housewithout mine.)
Again Yamaha creates the greatest subwoofer!!!
I know not all brands of CD-Rs work in all burners, in DVDs, or in all car players, and I know buying a spindle of 50 is a gamble, but the odds are definitely in your favor if you buy these. The only coasters I've made have been my own fault, and they work in my home CD player, my DVD, and both cars. Read the other reviews here and you will see that the bad reviews are few and far between, again putting the odds well in your favor. And at less than 50 cents each...
I was ordering the new Lumix FZ18 and I weighed the advantages and risks of buying this discount battery: $7 opposed to $44; you get what you pay for; is it too good to be true; what a savings. I took a chance and was in the middle of shooting an event I had been requested to cover when the battery supplied with my FZ18 ran down. I go to switch to my bargain battery and it doesn't fit all the way into the battery slot. So much for the event photos. So much for my bargain hunting.
This Strongman PDA case is sturdy and provides great protection for my palm. It is just large enough to also carry a pen, small memo pad and two sets of business cards--for those given and those received. It feels durable and I am confident that it will hold up well past the time the palm inside is obsolete.
Excellent portable radio for Short Wave Listening! Excellent for AM/FM listening! It has all the features needed (ext. ant. jack, spkr. jack, etc.). I wanted a very nice portable radio to keep on my sailboat; the Grundig G4000A satifies my needs 100% . The Amazon price of $99 minus $30 credit (w/ new Amazon Credit Card) and the free S/H made it an unbeatable bargain in my humble opinion! 5 Stars +++++
I've owned and used Xerox Phaser solid ink printers for about 10 years, dating back to right after Xerox bought out Tectronix, which developed them. If Xerox stays in the small-office / consumer market I will buy them again.GOODExcellent output -- makes my small business look professional.Rich strong colors.Low marginal cost per page (see below)Fast enough.Rugged enough for high volume use.BADTHEY BREAK It's about $160 for a service call and Xerox gouges on parts. A failed print head (shortly after the warranty on my 860 expired) cost me $2,000. I paid that, bought an extended warranty, and it failed again (this time covered by service contract). I wouldn't own one of these printers without a service contract. I have never NOT used the contract. Figure a couple hundred a year.EXPENSIVE. Ink costs more than $500 per pound. Yes the per sheet cost of ink is low, but that calculation fails to factor in ink wasted when the printer goes through an ink nozzle cleaning cycle.I got some light stripes this week and cycled through the "eliminate light stripes" process a couple times, then the printer froze and rebooted twice, cleaning itself each time. After all this I weighed the new ink dumped into the waste tray and calculated the cleaning process cost me $150.Yes there are after market inks, but my repair guy (salaried, with no money in the advice) tells me they do gum the thing up. Doesn't void the warranty, but does make the printer fail. I think the after market inks are guaranteed---for the price of the ink, not of the printer repair. Your mileage may vary.
Bought this laptop stand after seeing one in my workplace. I have a rather large Dell MX1730 laptop (huge by laptop standards) and this stand holds it very nicely. I have to rest the bottom edge in the trough as it's simply too big and heavy to rest it on the little rubber pieces designed to hold the front edge of the laptop, but this IN NO WAY takes away from the stands' usefulness. The keyboard is solid, and the keys themselves are tight - not rattling around like some other junk third party items I've tried. It is quick and easy to setup (about 20-30 seconds). If you have a small laptop bag, chances are good this won't fit inside it - but if you travel alot, this can very easily get dropped into a carry on bag so you can use it at the hotel later. This stand fits very nicely in my larger laptop case designed for the 17" laptop. As an IT professional, I've tried a LOT of products over the years. This is a very well thought-out product. Thumbs up Logitech!
The Intel ethernet port on my P4C800-E Deluxe motherboard died, so thought this would give me simple ethernet. Installed easily and got me connectivity quickly, but I started getting regular (about once per day) Blue Screens of Death (BSOD). Couldn't decipher the dumps at first, but then saw they mostly pointed to 8511.SYS which is the driver loaded for this system. Went to the Belkin web site and loaded the latest driver, but the Blue Screens kept happening. Finally gave up and switched to an old PCI-based Ethernet card I was still able to buy. Since this device doesn't even claim to work with Vista, and doesn't work with my fully-updated XP system, I'm guessing you shouldn't trust their driver developers.
I am very happy with my new Lexmark x6170. I bought it to replace an older Xerox color all-in-one inkjet that did not have a flatbed copier. After doing a lot of research, it seemed the Lexmark was an excellent buy for the money. I couldn't agree more.The setup (on an 8-year-old IBM, running Windows ME) was a breeze. No problems whatsoever, and that includes all the scanning and photo software that comes with it. As inkjets go, copying and faxing printouts are great, and the flatbed and sheet feeder are both wonderful to have. Colour printing of photos is better than I expected, even on regular copy paper.Added plus: the fax and printer are standalone, meaning you don't need to have your computer on in order to use either of those features. In fact, you could disconnect the unit from the computer entirely and it would still work beautifully as a fax/printer. Not all newer printers do this.Somewhere on the 'Net I read a review by someone that this printer could not be &quot;networked.&quot; Not true. I don't know whether that other reviewer had a more sophisticated network in mind, but I have a small home network consisting of two desktops and a laptop, connected by a wired/wireless router, plus a laser printer. Within minutes, I was able to set up all three computers to print on either the Lexmark or the laser.
Not very often that i will rate a product five stars, but for $5 and a quality sound, these headphones shouldn't be passed over. My daughter took over mine so i will be ordering two more.
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.
I started looking at digital cameras when I got interested in posting pictures on the web or sending them via e-mail to family members in other states. There are both cheaper cameras and cameras with greater resolution avaiable, but for flexibility, ease of use, and convenience nothing tops the Sony Mavica series. I bought the MVC-D88 because it had a range of resolutions (from 640 x 480 to 1,280 x 960), supported a number of file formats including MPEG short film files, had a number of special effects options and a good zoom feature (8x optical and 16x digital zoom). I have never reqretted the buy. The camera feels good to hold, the LCD menu options are clear and intuitive, it is easy to focus and creates excellent images even under very low light conditions. The great thing, of course, is what made me want one in the first place - the Sony Mavica is the only digital camera on the market that writes directly to a floppy disk. The flexibility that gives one to be independent of a particualr computer with special cables and software for uploading images is alone worth the extra that one pays.There are a couple of limitations that should be pointed out. The built in flash has no red eye reduction, so a disproportionate number of flash portraits have some red eye reflection that must be corrected with software editing. Also, there is no optical viewfinder and one must frame the picture using the 2.5 inch LCD color monitor on the back of the camera. This is easy to use indoors, but in any direct sunlight it becomes very difficult to see, so I have found myself reshooting a lot of outdoor images to get them framed correctly.Still, those are small disadvantages compared to everything that Sony has done right with this camera. I highly recommend the Mavica to anyone interested in digital photography primarily for email or internet purposes. A great product.
Strengths:- Sharp and crisp image. I'm not a professional, but the image looks just astonishing to me. Took under 30 min to assemble and get going.- It makes my living room look like amazing.- Very sleek, very sexy, I love it!!!!- Costco is having a deal right now where you can get 2 of them for 2100 shipping and tax included!!!!- get it while you still can!!!- Eye-popping, jaw-dropping picture quality.- The 1080p picture was absolutely beautiful.Weaknesses:- There's a small delay when switching channels, however this is not a big deal for.Summary: I had this unit for half a month now, it's just great. Very stylish. There's really nothing for me to complain about except the small delay while switching channels.
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.
Unless you are a prime member - go buy this locally. There is nothing "wrong" with it - but the freight costs more than the adapter itself.
I ended up returning this keyboard as it was not as comfortable as all the reviews mentioned. I do part time transcripts so have to use my keyboard a lot and did not feel this would suffice. Some keys were hard to push.
GREAT SET OF HEADPHONES. I LOVE LISTENING TO RELAXING CD'S BEFORE I FALL ASLEEP. THESE ARE VERY COMFORTABLE!! WORK GREAT!!
I was looking for a case where i can keep save and in order all my USB memories. Before, i used to carry on all the USB in my bag with the rest of stuff where could them damage. Now, they are safe in a case bag.
Nice, good solid amp. I use it as an inexpensive monitor amp for some parts express br1 monitor kit i built. I do some audio recording on an inexpensive computer I put together with linux. Fun, cheap, solid components and inexpensive software that will let ya get started recording on the cheap!
I bought this back in 2007 and it's still going strong. I've takin a lot of long journey's with it,including Alaska from Ohio, and it's never let me down. Well worth the money.
Used this with a Bulldog keyless entry system on a 95 Camry. This relay was needed for the trunk pop option and worked fine. I would buy this product again.
This entry level Blu ray player from Samsung is terrific,boots fast,usb port on the front makes my external Hard Drive fits nice and plays my favourite files be it mp3', video files,especially Matroska(MKV)gitter free, smooth. Matched with the Samsung LN32C350 LCD HDTV it's crystal clear when watching movies over dvd, flash drives either with HDMI cable or Component Video. This player makes my 720p Samsung LCD HDTV looks like am watching a 1080p Display with its onboard conversion. Awesome product from samsung.Thumbs up.****
Comparison shopping - this was the best deal for this battery (especially with free shipping!). We bought the camera somewhere else but the battery and extra dvd's here - saved a lot of money!
This is indeed a neat little contraption. As cheap as it is, I have found it to be very reliable, and the battery life unbelievable. I do have the same problems as the last reviewer though; it sorts the songs in some sort of pseudo-alphabetical order (I believe it does it by actual filename, not the mp3 tag that displays on itunes and windows media). It is also annoying to search through songs (it is faster to stop playback and then sort that way). However, because you are not storing 1000 songs on this thing, it isn't too much of a problem.Aside from this, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. It seems very durable/reliable, has very long battery life on only one AAA. It has great aesthetics and is also very small and lightweight. Most importantly, at least in IMO, the sound quality is great, partially due to the fact that it has a CUSTOM EQ. I have never cared for any eq presets that are included on any mp3 player (iPod included). In a nutshell, if you want topnotch mp3 playback but don't need 1000 songs on a device, get this.
The product description is completely misleading. One assumes that, when you purchase such a product, it will be useable when received. Not in this case. All that you are purchasing if the body of the printer. No cables, no power source is received. When I first purchased the printer, I assumed it was a mistake and called customer service. They assured me that it was a mistake and agreed to send a new one. When i received the new one, it was exactly the same. I again called customer service and this time was told that is the way the product is sold and he admitted it might not be clear in the description. I returned both items and am now very careful when considering purchasing anything from Amazon. If it does not specifically indicate that the product comes with all necessary accessories, i do not make the purchase.This is too bad because I have been a very active customer of Amazon and your site has always been the first one i would go to in search of a product i was interested in. That is no longer the case for other than the simplest of products.I hope you will work out these significant shortcomings, as I find your site the most efficient and reliable site in every other way.
I would not consider myself an Audiophile however I would readily admit that I like listening to alot of music as I spend about 8-12 hours a day listening to music utilizing my ipod and computer. Overall these headphones do everything I need them to do as far as performance. The sound quality is solid and like some of the other opinions I can hear things that I never heard in my music before whether I am listening to rock or symphonic music. In the course of me shopping for headphones I listened to several others put out by bose, sony, philips, etc so I knew what was out there before buying and overall these are better than alot of even the sound canceling headphones I ever found.There have been concerns over the build which I will readily admit I had some concerns over they are very light weight and I have been afraid that I was going to break them on occassions. However I will also tell you I have dropped some heavy pieces of steel (over 40lbs) on them before and they held up which I was surprised with because I was expecting some crushed headphones--this may however have been a fluke.The main things I hate and this highly depends on your use is the vinyl around the muffs because I can believe that they will eventually break down though I have had mine for 6 months and have not faced this. Also I often times get sweaty while working on different things and they tend to stick a little which I cannot stand. Lastly the other things that is an annoyance to me is the 10 foot cord, which is great if you are listening to music off of a stereo, sitting on your couch with your ipod or using your computer. However if you are going to use them while working or out walking around it quickly can become an annoyance unless you you bind it up together.I would suggest these to the general user as I think you will find that they will meet most of your needs though I will also admit that you might find some lower cost units that will meet your needs.
Great MP3 playback. I didn't know that this play has FM tuner and voice recorder too. this is amazing!!You will love it!!
I received no instructions on how to use this mic that I purchased. I check the entire packaging. All I can see is you plug it in and use it. There is no software. So the money spent on this item was useless
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.
it's overall a great printer, easy to use, plug and play really. i love all Brother's products. i would recommend this product. though i would buy a color printer with a scanner next time. only black and white isn't the most useful these days.oh but it's pretty heavy.
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.
Very handy, compact and does the work. I followed the instructions and just amazed how the lens got cleaned in no time. For heaven's sake, stop using your shirt to clean your camera's lens!
I purchased this as a gift for my daughter and her husband. She is into scrap booking and has many pictures captured in her digital camera's memory or on her PC.The printer worked great out of the box. Was printing pictures immediatly from the camera memory strip. Interfacing to her PC went smoothly and was able to print pictures from her PC with the HP software quite easily.The printer is just the right size for doing her scrap booking.
Probaly the only great thing about this thing is that it fits in the shape of your grip, Otherwise it is bad. Negatives:the screen is hard to read, the ear phones are very uncomfortable, chep carriying case, takes too long to shut off, bad volume, some times when I'm going through the playlist and I stop on a song, and it starts in the middle of the song, bad radio connection. I'd rather have no mp3 player at all than have this!!!!!!!! If you buy this product BAD CHOICE!!!
I had no issues running this cable through a drop ceiling and connecting it in to my devices. The connectors seem solid and had no issues during connection.
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 am new using telescopes and the celestron 127eq is an amazing start for someone in astronomy. I still have to improve my observation skills but I have the right tool for that.
Just bought it. Like all Logitech quality products, this is wonderful. I also own the DiNovo Edge keyboard and I am shocked -- this keyboard is close to the same size, very comfortable, silent, and beats any Microsoft keyboard out there (now and I'm sure in the future). The stand is configurable and I use it for my Wacom tablet instead of a laptop. So, I use this for a desktop system.The USB ports make this the deal of the year. Thanks, Logitech!
At 56 years old Iv'e owned several stero systems, from top of the line to moderate. I love my music! At this point of my life I live in a small studio apartment. These speakers create the perfect sound and volume for my situation, and the price, I mean come on, could not be beat. It helped of course that I have them hooked up to an equalizer so i could further "tweak" the sound, but even if I didn't they'd be worth it. They came included with I'd say 10' of wire for each speaker, but I went out and bought 16 guage wire which gave a crisper sound. The average person proberly would not have even noticed it.
I bought this in January. My son may have used it 3 times. If I would have known it was a piece of garbage, I would have just gone to WalMart and gotten a new one for like $6 more. I am soooooooooooooooooooooooo disappointed in this!
Works perfectly I was just a little skeptical but my worries were not justified.I would recommend this product to a friend or for a professional.
Olympus 202032 H-1 GB xD Picture Card (Retail Package)More than SD card and not as compatible with computers and remote, but works fine
After a lot of research, I finally decided on this LCD based on price, performance and features. The other models I considered were the Sony XBR2/3 and the Samsung 4696. Both the Sony and the Samsung were considerably more expensive. The Aquos has a stunning picture, unreal color, deep blacks and a very sleek/modern frame and stand. Another major selling point for me was the fact that it has no overscan when connected to a computer.I should note that the original unit arrived with a cracked frame, but Amazon promptly sent out a replacement unit. Eagle GL picked up the cracked unit and setup my new one at the same time so I had no down time. The new unit arrived in perfect condition and has only very minor horizontal banding. The banding is very subtle and does not offset the stunning picture.
I've had this mouse now for two plus years and besides a few issues, some bigger than others, I absolutely love it. It provides a fantastic level of precision that's good enough for Photoshop and can be used without needing a normal desk surface. Batteries usually last at least 6 months to a year, if not longer. I can use it for 6+ hours of solid use without fatigue or strain. It's a serious workhorse of an input device. I can't imagine using another mouse routinely.It is for righties only which is not a problem for me. Compared to some of the ambidextrous trackballs I've tried, I much prefer the righty only design, as I don't like using my thumb to drive the trackball. I find that it gets tiring after a while.I've read a bunch of reviews that complain about the placement of some of the buttons and, in particular, the size of the right mouse button. I really don't understand this. Maybe it's that I don't have particularly large hands, but I find it rather easy to use. Maybe it's the fact that I'm so used to it.Basically, I use my thumb for the left mouse and backward and forward buttons, my index finger for the scroll wheel, some combination of my index, middle, and ring fingers for the scroll wheel, and my ring finger for the left mouse button. I never have to do any tricky maneuvers to get anything to work.While I do love the mouse, there are several issues with it that prevent me from giving it five stars. The biggest issue is that the wireless can be a bit wonky at times. Usually, this isn't a problem, but when it is, it's quite noticeable. Normally, I can use the mouse from about 20+ feet away, but when the wireless is acting up, it will only work well from about 5 feet away. Any further and responsiveness becomes choppy or nonexistent.There are also issues with the USB base. Unlike the Logitech Pro 2000 Keyboard I have which has a simple USB receiver, the mouse has a wired somewhat large plastic base. Over time, the cable has come out of the base a bit and I'm a bit worried that it will eventually cause the base to become non-functional. I also have issues with the base in that Windows won't always recognize it when I plug it in. I often have to try several USB buses before it will become functional.Finally, the mouse will occasionally become somewhat unresponsive for no apparent reason. The problem usually resolves itself spontaneously, but it can be quite obnoxious. It's never so bad as to make it impossible to use, but it isn't as flawless as it usually is.In spite of those problems, I would still highly recommend this mouse to any righty looking for a solid workhorse trackball. The design seems to be unique and is the primary reason why I find this mouse to be superior to similar mice. I just wish Logitech would update the wireless to something more compact. That would take this mouse to five stars.
I purchased the Azden WMS-PRO system because I am an independent film maker and videographer, so a wireless audio system would be perfect for the webisode I just started filming. The first day filming all I can say is thank god I had a back up audio on the second host with a sony wireless lapel system that was even good enough to pick up the first host clearly.I purchased this set as an inexpensive alternative and an added convenience.I was using the AZDEN system wirelessly from host number 1, into an H4N audio recorder where I was monitoring audio with my headset. We are filming a reality based show where our camera men follow around 2 hosts, so as soon as she started to walk and I was more than 5-6ft away from her static would come across very bad. The batteries were brand new and I received the item earlier that day and did not have a chance to test it, also assuming it was brand new and it should work fine for what was needed. It would only work if I was close enough to her just out of the frame which in essence was totally useless. Even when I was that close I had to move the antenna around to get a clear signal.I am not sure if it was just a defective piece or if they are all like that, all I know is the one I purchased was crap and if it wasn't for the other lapel and the boom mic, I would have had to do a whole other shoot and wasted every ones time.I returned the item for a refund and I purchased the Audio Technica PRO 88W for around the same price to see how if it will work for what I need, if not I will just have to bite the bullet and spend the $400 for another UHF system from Sony.
The card itself - it was a good card when it was working. However, I am now suspect of its quality as I have a Diamond Multimedia card that is still working fine in another machine. YOu haven't heard of Diamond? That's cuz the card is like from the mid-90s and Diamond no longer makes graphics cards but their card is still running along great!PNY's card I had for 1yr and 1 month and then it crapped out. Part of the reason I bought the card was to have the lifetime warranty. At first it was great. OK, &quot;great&quot; is an overstatement as you have loop yourself through their &quot;auto help&quot; 800 # menuing system and figure out which bucket your problems belongs in... However, after calling several times and listening to advice on problems that had nothing to do with mine... I got a nice friendly, courteous, somewhat harried customer service person who gave me the instructions on how to process my RMA. I eagerly sent out the card in hopes I'd get it back before end of Xmas break so I could continue playing Knights of the Old Republic. Isn't that the reason we all pay more than $40 - so we can do something cool with our cards like play games or watch DVDs??2 weeks goes by.. I write them an email thru their RMA website asking for status. I get some canned reply. Another couple weeks go by and I get the same canned reply saying its out of stock and the should have it next week. Another couple weeks go by... You get the picture... It is now mid FEBRUARY and I still haven't gotten my card nor any notice of when I might get its replacement.PNY might make decent cards but thye sure shouldn't promise something they aren't willing to honor. It's one to tell me upfront.. but another to make me wait over 2 months and just kinda lead me along WITHOUT A GRAPHICS CARD... ggggrrrrrPay for the card.. don't pay for the service. Cuz you aren't going to get it.The Card I'd give 3 (as in average. If I'd known about the customer service issues I'd have just gotten a card form another manufactuere who didn't promise Lifetime Warranty).Customer Service -3 (as in.. it sucks.)
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
After 2 years, I'm still enjoying the TV. It's got a great picture and I love that I can swivel the screen to meet my position either in the kitchen or dining area. I also love that the remote control can stick to to TV magnetically. I also like the fact that with the radio that's on the TV, I can bring my XM radio in and play it through the TV. The only problem I have with it is that in order to manually change the channel, you must wait until the channel actually comes on before you can move up or down...slow, but, with the remote, you can just push in the number. All in all, it's a great little TV.
I love this bag!! It is attractive, spacious, versatile and inexpensive. What more could you want? It has enough space to even fit a couple of binders or books and it also has plenty of compartments so that you can stash your belongings and keep organized! It also was delivered very promptly like the next day or the day after even though I selected regular parcel service! I am very pleased with the bag and service.
The case has lots of room in that you can put headphones, the player, and more Mp3 discs that have other music on them.
Some of the best money I have ever spent was on the Palm Vx. I use it constantly throughout the day! Complete with shareware and freeware programs such as Due Yesterday and PowerOne Graph, you can replace those bulky graphing calculators and planners, take notes with the grafiti, and make an end to those paper notebooks.The Palm Vx is a simple, small, and strong handheld device. It is on par and works very well. One thing that won't last long is that shoddy leather case that comes in the box. I will probably get a metal case in the near future. Also, the serial cradle can be mindnumbingly slow when synchronizing lots of data such as webpages in AvantGo.You most likely won't be able to find a new Palm Vx now, but there are many great handhelds out there with great value. Its chief competitor would be the Handspring Visor Edge. If you pay a little more, you'll get a more updated version of the Vx, the m500, with a useless expansion card and Palm OS 4.0, which may have compatibility issues with some programs. At these plummeting prices, a PDA in this world is a must.
If you haven't spent a decent amount of money on your sound system, don't buy optical cable. I hear many people complain about how they can't tell the difference between RCA and optical, but when I see what they're using for a receiver and speakers, the problem is obvious. You're stereo system is only as good as its weakest link, and optical cable is intended for high-end stereo equipment. It's that simple. If you're balking at the price you're spending on optical cable, you probably haven't invested enough money into your stereo equipment for it to really make a difference.That said, if you do decide to go optical, Monster is an easy choice. Although I'm sure they hike up the price a bit on name alone, they do make some of the best audio cable out there, optical or otherwise. I've noticed marked improvement in the sound quality from both my DVD and even MP3 player. If you want to take a chance with a less known brand for a cheaper price, good luck, but I'm willing to spend a little more for quality.
We purchased a set of the SPK-VELO-001 Audio Wireless Speakers with Remote as a Christmas present. They arrived promptly, however when my brother-in-law went to hook them up only one speaker worked. I called the vendor who told me I had to write them for a return number. 3 days later we got that and sent the speakers off. It took 3 1/2 weeks for the exchange to arrive back here. I sure hope that this set works......
Unit is garbage. Only works without security. As soon as you install wap, dhcp starts to flake out. Origially have firmware 1.2, linksys sent me new firware, after installing the new firmware, the device wouldnt come up. sent back to factory, received a new one with firmware 1.4. same problem. this think is junk if you need security.
Good quality, and brings a much nicer look to the room with the black trim. I would definitely recommend this product.
Bought this unit to play my library of hundreds of VHS tapes bought over the years.S video hook-up is superior to the old RCA A/V system. Video playback on lots of tapes rivals DVD and stereo and surround imaging is more than satisfactory. In fact am buying VHS pre-recodred in lieu of DVD because the stores sell them at a deeper discount.Set-up was a breeze and after nearly two years not a hiccup.As far as recording can't tell you a thing. Haven't recorded and don't plan to.For the now price of 80 bucks delivered this is probably the best electronics deal on Amazon.Just recomended to my brother to replace his old non stereo unit.In case you are wondering on my expertise the rest of my system is a Pioneer Elite 74 receiver, Polk RTi 10s and 8s with a CSi5 center, Sony SCD 2000ES CD deck, Sony DVD, and Sony HDTV.
This is a very good buy at $150 that I paid. While it was one of the least visually appealing models on the rack (even when compared to other creative players) its performance is very good. Installation was quick and easy. Sound is excellent. Capacity is huge: I've put on it over 8,000 tracks at CD quality (300+ CD collection) and still have about 1.5 GB left.Some of my complaints:1. Not possible to shuffle within albums or artists or genres2. Not possible to re-assign genres or albums from within the unit (must write down which tracks and go back to the comp to do it)3. A bit too large to hold in your hand and mine are big - slippery plastic adds to fear of dropping - indeed did drop the unit, it slipped out of my hand but survived undamaged - would like a wrist strap - unit comes with a protective belt pouch making it even bigger (belt pouch comes right out when you sit down, so it is useless)4. Must buy new headphones as the ones included are terrible quality - worse than dollar store5. Only one bookmark can be placed, and if that was not enough bookmark disapears as soon as you choose different album/artist/genre. What's the point of having bookmark if it doesn't stay on?!?!6. Copying tracks back to CD is a two step deal - must copy to comp harddrive and then to CD7. Does not support MP3pro8. Poor battery lifeMy wishes:1. Line-in recording2. Built-in radio + record from radio
The skin is really nice and offers excellent protection for the ipod. The face cover is very clear and sratch resistent. The only place where the skin has problems is around the headphone jack, as it is not possible to put certain jacks in all the way and the skin also makes the hold almost impossible to use.
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 purchased two of these batteries.Pro's:- lasts entire outing with Kodak Z1012 camera (camera on and off for many hours shooting HD video with stereo sound and 10.1 Mega-pixel still images)- charges quickly with Maximal Power FC600 ChargerMaximal Power FC600 NIK EN-EL3/EL3A/EL3E, FUJ NP-150 Rapid Travel Charger for Nikon and Fuji Battery (Silver)- easy to use, can't insert wrong way.Con's:- Custom battery, can only be used in my Kodak Z1012 camera (which is supposed to run on AA batteries, and does for about 5 minutes)Kodak EasyShare Z1012 10.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom- This plus a custom charger makes three items I have to remember and track when taking the camera out. (If the camera were truly usable on AA's I wouldn't have anything else to track/pack/buy).
After my hubby got his Ipod I soon got tired of him shoving a earphone in my ear and exclaiming "Listen to this!". When I saw this item on Amazon I knew I had to get it for him for his birthday and for my sanity. It has proven a wise purchase. Now we both listen to what he has downloaded and I don't have to have a earphone in my ear (which I really hate!). The sound quality is good for the price and we are both quite pleased with it.
I have had these for 4 months and they are excellent in sound reproduction, the 15 inch bass woofer, produces nice bass, and most the time i dont even have to use my subwoofer at all. Very well constructed. Be sure to uderstand that the price is for only one speaker, Amazon shows a pair, but that price is for each one, not a pair, but still its a excellant buy, compared to higher name brands. Only con is that try to find a online store that uses Fed Ex, I had one speaker shipped by UPS and the carton was tore,and the top of the speaker had lite damage. The other speaker I bought to match I had shipped by Fed EX with no damage.Trick is to find a closer vender to you with less freight handling from mulitple trucks. Happy listening. You will be very happy.
I bought a pair of Vmoda Remix earbuds to replace my Apple earbuds. I'm not a audiophile so I decided to try to find a good replacement for the Apple earbuds that wasn't too cheap yet very expensive. I read the good reviews of these earbuds and decided to try a pair. The audio quality is good, probably a little better than Apple's earbuds. I can't compare them to other manufacturers since Apple and V-Moda are the only two I've tried. They fit in my ears well and the rubber edge ring helps them from coming out. They stay on my ears when I go for a walk. I don't know how they will work while running. What I don't like about them is their weight. They are heavier than Apples earbuds and this causes them to be a little uncomfortable for me after a few hours. The other minor issue with these earbuds is the cable. The cable is stiff and doesn't lay flat easily. The cabling isn't soft and supple like Apple's earbuds. There is no collar to slide down onto the earbud ends to keep them together for storage like the Apple earbuds. The VModa earbuds seem to get tangled up more. Despite thse two minor issues, I purchased another pair for my daughter's iPod after having these for about a month. I hope these earbuds will last longer than the Apple earbuds, which for me lasted only about 6 months when one earbud volume failed.
I bought (4) of these. (2) of them gave me red blinking light and the batteries didn't hold a charge. The other two went from solid red to green in 15 minutes. Placed the batteries on a voltmeter and measured less than a volt each. Would be ok I suppose for a remote control that uses little voltage, but this turned out to be a terrible waste of money.BTW - bought another charger (Everyready) that turned out great. Tried to charge these batteries in it and they still wouldn't hold a charge so I know it's the batteries.
It came to me exactly as described, in perhaps 5 days, I can't recall the exact passage of time. Its longer than my imagination made it out to be, but it worked fine. I use it to connect an old 2007 laptop and a new 42 inch LCD display my roommate recently acquired. With the addition of a spare stereo 1/8 inch male to male cable, she can watch all the Netflix she wants.The quality of material is average, certainly not the beefiest cable I've seen, but who cares. It works, its cheap as balls. So be it. Works on all VGA standards with no degradation as far as I've tested.
I was disappointed that people found this handy machine unreliable and ineffective in meeting their requirements.I have had the machine for at least a year, and its been nothing but a pleasure to use. It stores all my songs, and lectures, Records with an above average quality, an the battery-life is excellent.I have only two complaints - it the earphones supplied don't work any more - the wire became unusable from use. It is now out of date. I bought the 4 GB model. Its time for an upgrade, to a model that supports a few more features - I want to read pdfs on my device.However, these are the only problems I had with it. Overall, its great and would recommend it for someone who is interested in recording lectures and listening to songs at a reasonably good quality.Its been over 2.5 years since I bought this mp3 player. Its still going strong, with excellent quality recording and playback. The only thing is the screen is very scratched and the led-lights are dimmed, thus making it almost impossible to read the display unless in very very dark conditions.
First time user of this style of keyboard, easy to adapt to, works well and hopefully will be healthier to use.
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!
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.
The black ink in my printer ran out so I needed the ink cartridge fast, but didn't want to spend a whole lot because I was planning on buying another printer. So I was browsing around and I found it here. It was cheap so I bought it, not expecting much, but it came real quick and not damaged. I will buy ink cartridges from here again.
This is fairly bulky, but it works great. I wish it had a USB instead of serial port. The connections fit securely which is appreciated since the last one I purchased for a diff't model had very loose connections.
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.
The memory performed as expected, and Amazon's price was the best available at the time.
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.
Love that it's so portable. Great for using my iPhone (with wrist remote control) and my wireless head mic. Only thing lacking is a way to cover the iPhone port.
There's several things to complain about, but there's one single thing that makes this a complete and total disappointment for me. I bought an MP600 a year ago, and I'm now throwing it away, out of pure spite. Why such an immature reaction?Because: The SCANNER will not work unless all ink tanks are at acceptable levels. Yup. Even if I don't want to ever print color, the scanner won't work unless I keep the Magenta at a defined level.Thanks for 12 months of sluggish performance, and goodbye.
I would imgaine like many other Sirius subscribers, I was getting very frustrated with the my FM transmitter. Everytime I drove into a new county or city, I would have to change the station on both the radio and the receiver so I could get a clear signal. When I saw this product and realised that I had a tape player in my truck I decided to give the XM cassette adapter a try. I could not be happier with the results. The sound is crisp and clear and I never have to mess with changing the stations again. I can now enjoy my Sirius. Finally!
I bought two of these for my parents. My step-dad had to travel out of the country for three months and needed to be able to communicate with my mom. These cameras have worked great. They can see and talk to each other on a daily basis, which is awesome. My only complaint is that the cost could be lower. Other than that, they are fantastic.
Loved the price and cleaner is easy to use and very effective. Highly recommend-I keep one in my van since my player gets dirty quickly.
I was having issues not necessarily with my cable modem but with my digital cable and high definition channels. On a couple of my televisions, which were the farthest from the main signal coming into my home, the signal was weak. I had the cable company out twice and they tried fixing it and it would work temporarily. On the second try the tech used on the of the cable company amplifiers. That lasted for about a day and the signal would begin to fluctuate. I went out and bought the motorola signal booster. I removed the amp that the cable company installed and put the motorola signal booster in. What a difference! The signal went from marginal to good and now I can get all the channels including high definition and video on demand. Finally, a product that works as advertised.
This Camera Bag is exactly what I wanted. It is well constructed and contains adequate room for my accessories.I would recommend this bag to anyone that is looking for a Pentax K30 camera bag.
These are excellent speakers for the price, and work well wirelessly, just as I would have expected. However, the remote that comes with them does not seem to be of the best design, as it refuses to actually turn the speakers on or off, I always have to do it manually. Volume control works fine, however. A great buy for when you don't want to run speaker wire everywhere!
The GWF001 performed just as I expected - it indicated signal from my own router at a distance of 100 feet minimum. I didn't need to check for the absolute max range.
This headphone definitely ranked among the best in the $30 range. I was looking for a replacement headphone for my mp3/mp4 player. I have a Sennheiser CX300 which has good sound. I had a Sony MDR EX71 headphone which had ok sound but poor built quality-the wire broke. Apparently it is a common problem for some of the Sonys.I was looking at Creative's EP-630 and Denon's AH-C551. I was leaning heavily toward the Denon which has great reviews on the internet. But I came across this JBL in a local Target store and thought the included accessories were excellent. It was closer to the price of the Denon than the Creative. Then I search about its review and found it quite good. Amazon had it at about 1/2 the price of the local store and it comes in white so I decide to give it a try.And I think its sound is comparable to my CX300 in clarity and and may be slightly less in bass. The noise isolation also is a bit less than the CX300. The plastic tips that came with the unit were a little too flexible for me so I switched them with the tips that came with the Sony EX71. It is important to get a good fit in your ear. I didn't find its bass that good until I tested out with different plastic tips on the headphone. If you find that you have to put the earphone too far into your ear, you may want to try the next larger size tips. The cloth-covered wires are very interesting. It is definitely better than the Sony but I still have to untangle them from time to time. They are not as thick as the CX300.For any of these noise-isolation in-ear type earphones, they will produce "cord-noise". If you use it during workout and constantly brush against the cord or you eat while you listen to music, you will hear the cord noise. You can let the music drown out the noise Or, don't blame this earphone, this "type" of earphone is just not for your activities.Since I have an iPod and a MP4 player, I double it I will use the airline adapters to listen to what are offered on the plane. But it is good that it is included. I think I will find the included ear cuffs or chin strap useful. The best bonus for me is the included semi-rigid cloth zipper case. It can fit my iPod and the headphone in there.So I think the sound quality itself is quite good in its price range. The included accessories definite make it a great buy at around $30 or even at higher range.
I just got this item 2 days ago. I have tried other FM transmitters and all I heard was static (Yuk!). I bought this item and I tell you, it was worth every dollar, it was %100 static free!!! Hek yes! You will not be dissapointed with this item, buy it if no other transmitters work. I have heard this item sells for $200+ I can see why it sells for that much, it works great.
Quick an easy was how it was to order and receive the item I ordered. Awesome customer service.. THanks
As I went to purchase this product, many people had written reviews claiming that the setup of the device is tricky and in some cases impossible. All of these are bogus claims. If you are able to set up your own wireless network and know what the acronyms mean, i.e. WEP, SSID, etc., then you will have no problem with this product and will be very satisfied with its overall performance. The only downside is that you cannot have a wireless broadcast and have your computer speakers going at the same time... although I am sure there is a simple way around that as well (I've only had it set up for about 2 hours... and it only took about 20 minutes to get everything working!). So do not be turned away by other people who cannot set this up because it is a very user-friendly product.
Only this little video camera isn't even good. The picture quality and sound are very poor, and the max you can record is 10 minutes to a clip - so if your little girl's ballet class isn't quite finished their bow, it will be cut off.The batteries drain the camcorder within minutes - so you only have about ten minutes of battery power anyway.I have been flipping the batteries over so they are not connected while it's not in use, to try to prolong the battery usage, but that means if i want a quick shot of something cute my little guy's doing, i have to open it up, flip the batteries, turn it on (and wait and wait and wait, pop the little red button and wait and wait, then it's ready, and he's run off to do something else.This is a cheap little camera, and my mom recommended it to me (she used it on her bike trip through Israel) - all i can say is, we have vastly different ideas of what "satisfactory" and "good deal" mean. In my case, having this stupid thing means dh thinks "we already have a camcorder". No, we don't. I can't wait to replace it with something that will do a good job.Save your money! Save a little longer and get a real camcorder. This is not "good enough" for now - you will end up with rotten little clips of what could have been your home movies. The weird face your child makes at the end of a song, the splash after they jump into the lake, the baby slapping it instead of the first smile.Don't get it! Almost any other camcorder will do a better job, and for not much more money.oh, and the software that comes with is a weird "Movie Maker" clone that just randomly mixes whatever it finds there - resulting in weird pastisches - and then it doesn't work. I've sent mine back twice, and finally realized it just will never work well.I was on vacation when i bought this, otherwise i would have returned it the next day. sigh.
I got HN110 about 9 months ago for $40. They seemed better than Maxell, Sony and Sennheiser up to $250 range. None of them cancel noise very well including HN110, maybe 5-10%, just enough to take the edge off. To give you an idea, I use it to cancel noise from a loud DELL and that's what it's good for. HN110 was better in that when you turn canceling on, there is no click, hiss or volume change, so you can actually tell the difference (albeit very slight). They are a little tight but that didn't bother me much and I found them comfortable.The sound quality is OK but nothing spectacular.The main problem with HN110 is that some plastic parts started breaking after about 5 months and recently the whole thing just fell apart, literally. The plastic that connects the headband to the earphones just broke into pieces in several places.
(...)"Wireless Pre-N RouterPart # F5D8230-4Now you can share your broadband Internet connection farther and faster than ever before with Belkin Wireless Pre-N. It uses revolutionary smart antenna technology to boost wireless network speed and range far beyond that of today's standard 802.11b/g and 802.11a wireless networking technologies. This technology is perfect for larger homes or offices that have a wide area to cover and want to run multimedia and high bandwidth applications reliability.With the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router as the central network connection point, your connected computers are able to share a broadband Internet connection and networked peripherals such as hard drives, printers, CD-ROMs, and DVD players. An integrated, 4-port 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch also allows you to connect wired computers to the network.Pre-N offers backward compatibility with existing 802.11g and 802.11b, to provide seamless integration into existing wireless networks. Its advanced technology enables Belkin Pre-N products to significantly improve the performance of standard 802.11g and 802.11b devices in the mixed network environment.To maximize your network's security the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router offers advanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support that provides enhanced encryption to protect your wireless network. Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Network Address Translation (NAT) doubles your firewall and safeguards your network from Internet intruders. VPN tunnel pass-through provides secure Internet connections to your office. Built-in Parental Control/Web Content Filter provides over 50 fully configurable filters that allow you to block websites and images.Advantages* 800% greater coverage than standard 802.11g - Belkin Pre-N provides the industry's best wireless coverage, extending your range with improved reliability and fewer drops.* 600% greater speeds than standard 802.11g - Belkin Pre-N provides the industry's fastest wireless connection for gaming, streaming video, Voice over IP, and moving large files efficiently and quickly between all the devices in your networked home.* Improved performance of standard 802.11g and 802.11b networking devices - Using a Belkin Pre-N Router or Card with an older 802.11g or 802.11b networking product increases wireless coverage up to 20%.* Improved resistance to wireless interference - Belkin Pre-N products sense potential interference and dynamically shift to the clearest wireless channel available.* Belkin Pre-N products do not drop to the lowest networking speed in a mixed-mode environment - If a standard 802.11g or 802.11b device is introduced into a Belkin Pre-N network.* The Belkin Pre-N product will not drop to the standard 802.11g or 802.11b speeds - Belkin Pre-N products will continue to transmit at a link rate of 108Mbps, a result competing products cannot achieve.* Advanced Security - Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support provides enhanced encryption protecting your wireless network.* Pop-up Blocker - 6 months of free pop-up, adware, and spyware stopper* Web Content/Parental Control Filter - Web Content/Parental Control Filter 6 months of free built-in parental Control/Web Content Filter provides over 50 fully configurable filters that allow you to block websites and images.UPC: 722868470671"
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.
Up until last month I was still walking around listening to music with my little Sony MD device. Even though, every time I wanted to listen to a newly bought CD I had to record it on another MD so I can listen to it, or gather a few songs from different CD's to great a nice collection. I have used my MD for some years now and ever did I look aside sometimes to see if there is a nice MP3 player that can replace my beloved MD; there wasn't !None of the devices that are offered in the market got me to say the words ... "I want this thing !" because there was always something missing in them.Then came the iPod. And now all I have to do to listen to my new CD on the go, is to put it into my CD-ROM. That's it !!!ITunes automatically imports the tracks into my iTunes library and from there the distance to my iPod is about 10 seconds away.Ignoring for a moment the amazing design of the iPod, The user friendly interface really makes you say WOW, to think that I can locate a single song out of a thousand in a few seconds is amazing and lets not forget that crystal clear sound.So, if you like music and you need the music to move with you then BUY THE iPOD !!!
I wanted to use my FM transmitter which is having 3.5 adaptor , with my Blackberry's 2.5 jack. There are not much choice available for FM transmitters for blackberry. This is nice little converter which saved me money in spending on new FM transmitter.
Granted... they are not the best sounding or most comfortable. But at the price I paid - $19.99 - I was not expecting audiophile quality.I wanted something to listen to audio books - no music, just spoken word. For this purpose they work great. The noise-canceling capability is adequate and the sound quality meets my needs.All that said... if I had paid more OR planned to listen to music, I'd have had to give it two stars at most.Fit = 3.5Sound (spoken word) = 5Sound (music) = 2Finish quality = 3.5 (they look cheap and fragile)Noise-canceling ability = 4Again, for my needs and since I only paid $19.99 = 5 final
The case is perfect if you have a new macbook because they get scratched pretty easily. But the case takes care of it so buy it if you have any love for your macbook.
I wanted something that stood out for my portfolio, and came upon this while shopping. Not only was their price at least $20 less than every other website, but it arrived only a few days after I ordered it. UPS said it would get here on a Friday at the earliest, and it arrived a day early, Thursday. Very happy, awesome quality, will most definitely be a repeat customer.
I've had this unit for about a few months now and I must say it is a very handy and versatile unit. It picks up satellite signal in matter of seconds and finds POI very quickly. I am currently using the Garmin-City Select software that is sold separately. My guess is the software not the unit has some quirks, it has a tendency not providing exits while on freeways.I would have given it 5 stars if POI provided phone numbers.Recommended!
I purchased this item in march 06 just last month it started acting real weird it will freeze up and wont shut off or do anything won't play nothing, and now we are in June and it did it again and this time it will not "unfreeze" itself. So I am looking at buying a new one it sucks... Other then that my experience with the ipod was good.
4 hours of video on 1 battery, $50 for a spare battery makes long trips bearable. The IR transmitter on the cradle controls my JVC Dish Network receiver, changes to the channel I've programmed in my Archos AV420 and records automatically. I could spend all day talking about how great this little device is. The only drawback I've found is HD space, the manual says "record up to 80 hrs of video" you can get that but it's at 500KBS and pretty poor quality. I've found 1000KBS on LCD gives you about 35 hours of video that is good quality. 2500KBS is the highest setting and that brings you down to about 8 hours but is DVD quality.
Great projector, excellent image, superb lens-shift. The price could be lower. Otherwise nothing to complain about.
These headphones are extremely comfortable. They feel like wearing little pillows. Absolutely no ear pressure whatsoever makes for a very pleasant listening experience, even over long periods of time. I would honestly say they are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. I actually went out and bought a pair of over-ear Bose QC2's but ended up returning them because the sound quality wasn't (to my ears) all that better then these headphones and they were a lot less comfortable.BUT...The wires are cheap. I've had these headphones less then a year and the left ear wire insulation has split at the point of entry to the left ear cup and at the connection point where the two wires join together. The split has caused the internal wires to fray slightly and now my left ear cup is noticeably duller in sound then the right one. I'm not an audiophile, necessarily, but I can't listen to off-balance music. I find it extremely distracting.I can understand having different headsets at different price points (these are the most inexpensive Bose headphones), but they are still pricey. I expected better wiring. Compare to the $17 Sony MDR-V150 which has a really tough, thick, durable wire and you'll see what I mean. The Bose around-ear wires feel like the old headsets that used to be bundled in with Sony Sport Diskmans back in the day. In other words: cheap, and easily broken/damaged.All of the other Bose products appear to have the thicker gauge, more durable cords (the QC2's that I temporarily owned definitely had this more durable, tougher cord).The split in the wiring in my headphones is from what I would call normal wear. There isn't a good place to stow the cord when not using, or transporting these headphones so I found myself tending to wrap the cord around the closed headset. I'm fairly confident that this is why my cord has started to fray (this explains why it's only fraying on one side too). However...this is perfectly reasonable treatment of the product, in my opinion. The headphones don't come with a hard protective case like the QC2's, just a drawstring bag, and stuffing the cord into the bag is not convenient or easy. It just seems more natural to wrap the cord around the closed headset and put the whole thing into the bag (alsot, it keeps the cord from kinking up to stow them in this fashion).Bose markets themselves as a premium product. Why build and sell this product at all if it means having a cheap, easily broken model at the low end of the price range? They're still Bose headphones. I expected a lot more from them, durability-wise. I expect a solid, if not fully featured, durable product at the low-end of the price range encouraging me to upgrade...not junk.Also: The plug does not fit the recessed jack on the first generation iPhone which was a problem for me until I got my new 3Gs iPhone last month. Other Bose headphone models have a different plug design that does fit this older iPhone model, and newer versions of these headphones may have fixed this problem, but it's something to be aware of.Bottom line: Comfort is EXCEPTIONAL, and the sound quality is great. Unfortunately, I really expected more durability from a $100+ set of cans and I would not recommend them.
Greatly enhance deep bass perception. Very comfortable fit. Balanced sound. Come with an extra set of silicon ear plugs. Potential problems: Not too good with treble highs. I recommend that you get it only if your portable device has a minimum 5-band equalizer or if you're not a treble fanatic. Also, the silicon plugs look like they might not last very long, but that's just speculation on my part since I've only had them for a few days. Finally, it insulates from all ambient sounds, so if hearing sounds around you while listening to your portable player is important, then you should consider another design.
Never worry about running out of cartriges when I can get them through Amazon. This 4 pack is very conveniet. I hate running to the office supply store as I have nothing else to get there.
These curlers are so easy to use and will actually stay in!The clips that come with them work great as I was a littleunsure about them. The cover is not connected at as it appearsbut doesn't outweigh the benefits of the curlers.
Got this card to accept faxes with WinFaxPro software - it works well and seems very reliable. Good buy for the money.
Original review:As I've posted elsewhere, these are my favorite choice for quality listening. They don't tire your ears out (like plugs) and they isolate you from all but the most intrusive environmental distractions. Superb bass response.2009 update:In 2006 I was sent a replacement for a broken model that had faulty headband design. So far's I know, the current model has the redesigned, sturdier component.2010 update:After regular use in the office, the ear pads of one of my pairs has begun to wear. Replacement earcups should be cheap, right? THINK AGAIN. Bose wants $35 for a set of these simple, cheap earcups. Combine that with the superior sound that you can get for equivalently priced 'phones (start with Grado), and the high price that Bose commands begins to pale by comparison. At one time, the Bose Triport (now called "around-ear") headphones were a very light and crisp sounding value proposition, but in this day of excellent on-ear or around-ear phones, as well as terrific in-ear monitors (IEMs), $149 for these is just too much money. Same with the Bose Triport IEMs (which I also own), for their MSRP, you can buyShure SE110sorEtymotic Research HF5s, or (a spiffy newcomer)Thinksound TS01sor the more balancedThinksound Rainsfor half the price.Whether you want over the ear escape, or in-ear convenience, you can do better for less money.
I finally decided on the Garmin C340 and really like it quite a bit .....the price was reasonable and I like that it gives voice commands so that there's no interference with driving. Also, it immediately "recalculates" my route if I take a different road. I recommend this model to a novice thinking about getting a GPS system without "breaking the bank"! It was so very easy to learn how to use and for those who cannot apply to their windshield (by law), I just keep it in my cupholder and it works just as well without blocking anything.
the player started making a very loud noise and failing only a few months after I bought the drive, unfortunately it was already after the extremely short return window had expired, this was a bad purchase decision
I love this box! It is very lightweight and does not feel substantial--but after all it's just a circuit board in a plastic housing. However I'm very pleased with its performance. I shoot and edit video almost full time. I have run my HD camcorder directly into this box for capture and so far have 0 lost frames. I use Adobe Premiere Pro (not elements) and Premiere recognized the capture device right away. I have connected a VCR to the box for capture from VHS tapes and it works great. There's a control for digital vs analog captures, so I imagine hooking up a DVD player for capture would work, but I have not tested that yet. Inputs on the box are 1394, composite and S-video. Output interfaces are composite, AND component, 1394 and S-video. Very satisfied!
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.
What else is there to say? I plugged it into my Ipod and nothing happened. I tried a few different outlets, anda left it overnight- my ipod is still dead, and now won't work with another, Apple-brand charger either. When I emailed the seller I got no response. I've written it off as a loss but don't waste your time and money- just spend a little extra now, get a charger from a legitmate seller. It's worth it in the end.
This is the last in a long succession of this model I have owned. I love them and so does my son, we keep replacing them as they wear out. They get a lot of use. Definitely would recommend.
Having owned an Olympus D-360L digital camera, I should have known the D-510 would not disappoint. The picture quality is excellent. White balance is accurate and consistent under incandescent, florescent, and outdoor lighting. I originally bought a Fuji 2600 but ended up selling it.Other D510 positives:-excellent 3X optical zoom-flash is bright and covers a wide area for indoor shots-on screen menu is easy to use (read the manual first!)-lens can retract into camera-can view images without having lens open-optical viewfinder in addition to LCD screen-multiple 'thumbnail' image view allows you to see all imagestaken (they're small but you get the idea anyway)-lots of manual mode options-can use NiCad rechargeables, alkalines, or special lithiums forlonger lifenegatives-flash has to be manually closed after lens retracts and youclose front 'door'-no LCD info display on top of camera like the D-360L had. Youmust use the LCD viewfinder.-it is a bit heavy in my opinion, but heavy means quality right?All in all this is a great starter camera or a step up camera.
Where to start? OK, how about the on off switch on the transmitter that's located inside the battery compartment. So in order to turn the transmitter on or off, you have to open the battery door. Brilliant. Of course in order to open the door you have to remove that pesky plastic pocket/belt clip. Oops, that belt clip broke the first time I removed it. What the heck, let's see how it actually works. Ok now, figure out how to program the settings for high and low Smoker temp, meat temp, and why not use that timer function also? Don't forget to turn that alarm on, and of course make sure you have the F/C function set correctly. Good luck here. Too many functions and too few buttons makes this a chore at every use. Or how about the update speed of the unit? I used it today (for the second time by the way). I inserted the smoker probe (yes, the correct one) into a 300 degree grill and it took 15 minutes for the unit to slowly ramp up to temp. Put this all together and hence the title of this review - Are you kidding me?
Most reviewers have mentioned a few things which I think is not true of the product.The lowest setting of the nite lite is OK for a totally dark room. The alarm is a gradual increase in volume, so you might not be able to hear the start of the song for a few seconds but it gets loud enough to wake you up. But if you set it to a loud rock song that plays loud right from the beginning you will be able to hear the song almost immediately. It works with the ipod nano 4g (which a reviewer said it doesn't).Overall it is a very functional, well built, ipod charger/dock/alarm clock. No complaints.
I chose to buy this same KVM Switch model on Amazon with an included/combo Keyboard & Mouse. So far I am very happy with the product with some caveats - it is an excellent price for so much functionality. I have been able to successfully connect a HP Scanner to the peripherals port, keep my MS Wireless Multimedia Keyboard, hook-up my Dell Dimension 4300 XP Home PC, my Dell Dimension XPS Gen 4 XP Multimedia Center PC, an HP Pavillion dv9000z Windows Vista Notebook, & a HP Pavillion tx1320us Windows Vista Tablet PC Notebook all at the same time with no issues. The desktops have ATI Video Cards with Intel Processors and the last two have AMD Processors with integrated nVidia GeForce Go 6150 video cards.It does have some limitations just as the other customer reviews stated and instances where you need to do workarounds & reset it which can be a nuisance. For instance, I couldn't use my existing mouse (but I did get to keep my keyboard). The IOGEAR Wireless Mouse that comes with this combo contains a wireless charging station which runs on its own power source. I've found in the past that USB ports in the front of computers do not have enough power sourced to them to run such things as keyboards & mouses or heavier powered hardware while the USB ports on the back of a computer do. I think this same issue applies to this KVM Switch for a Mouse or Keyboard that draw too much power using the designated Mouse & Keyboard ports. It's all about the power consumption it takes to run them & since the IOGear Mouse Docking Station has its on AC Power that's what makes it work with the designated front port. Buying this combo, guarantees you'll have a Mouse & Keyboard compatible & functional with the power being drawn from the front USB KVM ports so that if one or both of your existing ones don't work you'll have a back-up plan in using the IOGEAR ones. However, I didn't really like the IOGEAR keyboard because the keys are very scrunched together making it difficult to type. I'm glad my keyboard worked without issues.Unlike some of the reviews that mentioned the KVM Switch was not compatible with AMD, I was able to successfully function & run AMD Processors & the integrated nVidia video cards with no issues. Again, knowing power consumption problems, I made sure that my Laptops were plugged into a power source. I never tried them without being plugged in.I tried to load the mouse software at some point but never got it to function properly - I need to try again. At this point, I have the scroll wheel but no browser back button default functionality.I also found that you DO NOT WANT TO put two different Computers into a Sleep State (I don't know about one Yet). While it appeared to function perfectly (while my old Belkin KVM Switch would not allow), it actually freaked both my PC's out. The Keyboard & Mouse started freaking out - it was like something took over the keyboard & started typing continuously for no reason. I believe it started drawing Power from the PC's. After shutting down both PC's eventually and booting up one, the second one would let out a Screach that I've heard before for power issues & would not bootup. I would shut both down & start the opposite one first, it would repeat the screach on the second PC booted. I followed the Instructions in the booklet to unplug the KVM Power Source, then Unplug Each Desktop PC from their Power Source, then Plug the KVM Power Source back in and then Connect the Power Plug into each PC and then the boot process worked perfectly. It started drawing Power from the KVM instead of my PC's and everything worked properly. I won't make that mistake again - I'll just have to live with not using Sleep Mode - again, one PC in Sleep Mode might work - I don't know yet. I haven't wanted to go thru the hassle of resetting the KVM Switch again since getting to the back of the PC's is no easy feat. The key is to remember that you must literally unplug the power to the back of your PC's; simply unplugging the KVM Switch is not going to reset your system.One last note, while the four KVM Cables are klunky - I was able to get mine to stand up in the stand with no issues...Even with the workarounds, I would recommend this product. This is much less expensive than buying the Belkin equivalent model since you've got the four cablings. All four can be connected & discconnected, they are not built-in/integrated into the KVM Switch.I hope this info is helpful.note: After initially writing this review I have discovered that my existing MS Wireless Mouse is able to function properly using the connected IO Gear Docking Station's wireless connection (& at times that of the MS Keyboard).I have not tried any of the hotkey functionality still or tried to hook-up a second peripheral to the other back USB port.
I was looking for a travel radio that could double as a speaker for my iPod. The PR-D5 and SongBook were too big, and the PR-D5 has no AUX-in. I waited for the rumored PR-D8 and D9 until my vacation was upon me and I ordered this at the last minute. It's about the size of a hardcover book, and is heavy with with four D batteries. However, it's sturdy and stable and pulls in stations very well. Also, the single speaker sounds great and can reasonably rock on the go. The weather stations are good when you need them altho the TV band is, at this point, pretty useless.So sweet, I can't believe I waited, and I idon't think I'll be bummed when the new models do finally come out. I'm thinking about using this one as a clock radio - it's got all the features and looks pretty sharp.
I bought this player to travel with. It's a great size and so tiny I can drop in my pocket and not feel the bulk of it like my PDA. But despite it's miniature size, the software that comes with it SUCKS! The SV-SD85 comes with a USB SD card reader/writer and you have to use that with their proprietary SD-Jukebox software to transfer music to the SD card. Unfortunately, the music files get converted to Panasonic's own proprietary format that can't even be seen in the File Manager. What's worse is the SD-Jukebox software is so outdated and there's no upgrade or patches for it. And the software regularly crashes, especially when importing songs with file names that have special characters like accents. It doesn't do well with too many songs either. And I can't even use other music managers like Real Player or iTunes to trasnfer songs (also doesn't work on Mac).Overall, the design is good but Panasonic really failed to deliver on the software and handcuffs you to their buggy proprietary software.
This camera bag is the perfect size for my camera - Canon Powershot S3. It's a little bit of a snug fit but I didn't want some huge bulky camera bag to lug around when I go traveling. There's also room in the front zippered pocket to fit my rechargeable batteries and an extra memory card.
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.
This was a wonderful device until it quit working. It lasted for two or three months before just giving up one day. On the other hand, my father-in-law bought one that is still going perfectly. Just make sure to keep your reciept, etc., in case you get a bad one.
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.
I have a Rio 500, and it's so nice to be able to double the memory in less than 6 minutes. It's hard to find the link to upgrade the firmware on Rio's site so just get the FTP link from this one. It's quick and easy. You just hook up your Rio to you computer, run the firmware upgrade program (before installing the memory). Once that's done, plug your memory in according to the shadow line up on the machine and open up your file transfer program.Just remember that you now have two memory locations. You didn't just double the original. So you need to format the extra memory seperately. Once you do that, your good to go.
This MP3 player is great. My daughter and I love ours. It is compact, well built and simple to use. If you take the time to read the set-up and user instructions, you will have no trouble with this unit. We just evactuated for Hurricane Katrina and it saved some of my favorite music as I think I have lost my entire CD collection. Would I buy it again, without question!
Other reviewers have covered the technical aspects of this iPod very well, so I won't go into it. Let's talk more about the "real life" aspects.But before I do, let me tell you my set-up:I have an external HD from Seagate that I use to store my music (in case my laptop HD crashes and I lose all my music...anyways, 40GB of HD space is a helluva lot). So, I use the 40GB as a back-up of my music.I'm getting the iPod shuffle for portability, so soon, this 40GB is staying home, permanently on it's dock, hooked up to speakers. This will also free up my laptop RAM, so it will run faster.Ok, so the user aspects:1. Only buy the 40GB if you have a massive music collection. I have more music than 90% of the population, and I still have plenty of room to grow. Most people would have problems filling up even an iPod 20GB.2. The headphones SUCK. I've already blown them out, so that if I turn the volume up, I get horrible distortion. Not that I'm crying; the audio quality was pathetic anyways. I assume that anyone with enough music for a 40GB is inherently an audiophile, so buy new headphones. For portability issues, an in-ear headphone is probably best, but at home, an over-the-ear can't be beat.3. It is a pain trying to turn up the volume/rewind/ffw, especially since you have to take the iPod out of purse/pocket, adjust, and then put it back in. Buy the remote.4. As soon as you take the plastic off the iPod, you will scratch it. Put it in protection ASAP. I personally use a hard case by Contour, mainly because I want to give it a fighting chance in case I drop it (and considering that it's actually a big hefty, it would be easier to drop than a slimmer 20GB or a much smaller iPod mini).I also kept the plastic on the clickwheel - it doesn't hinder functionality.5. Due to the rash of iPod thefts, you may want to buy a clip to keep your iPod attachd to your purse/pants. Again, if you have a remote, this is not a big issue.6. Battery life is low; no way around it if you have a lot of files and you are going through them manually. Turn off the backlight if at all possible, or keep it to 5 seconds.I get maybe 3 hours with 5 second backlight and manually going through my music.7. If you really want to know all the ins-and-outs of the iPod, get the Missing Manual for the iPod.8. Get ready for your life to change in the best way possible. As a 40GB-er, we live, eat and breathe music, so no one will appreciate the iPod as much as we do.
I looked all over for a tote that would fit my new HP Pavilion laptop with a 17.3 inch screen - and this is it! I wanted something that looked classy & business - not something cheesy. And I wanted something that my laptop would easily go in and out with room for other items. What I was finding were items that said my laptop would fit only to get it and it didn't.I stumbled on the Mobile Edge website and found this tote and got excited only to find out that they were out of stock. Then I went to Amazon and they had it AND a Mobile Edge sleeve which are both perfect!This tote is rather large, but then so is my laptop. But it looks very nice and I have gotten a lot of compliments on it. It also has room for my papers and cords and comes with a detachable zippered bag which I used as a wrist clutch type purse!
This mp3 player is really great. The sound quality is great, it comes with an easy to use voice recorder, and FM radio. I never go anywhere without this. The controls could be better, but you get used to it. I like the key hold button which is really great for running. THIS IS ALSO A GREAT MP3 PLAYER FOR BEGGINERS. It is incredibly easy to use (and because I'm only 14). It is also easy to plug in to your computer.I have a few things to pick at about the "stuff" that comes with it. The musicmatch software sucks! I tried to download songs so I didn't have to go out and buy CD's, and the computer said our internet connection was broken. After making sure our connection was fine, I tried again. Same thing. My aunt and grandfather (who will always outshine me when it comes to electronics) also purchased musicmatch software and experienced the same problem. They couldn't figure out how to buy the songs from this software. On top of tthis we were CHARGED for the music we never got! I HIGHLY RECCOMEND REAL PLAYER SOFTWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is easy to use, cheap, easy to download, and delete.The earbuds that come with it stink (but most do) an I am currently using gel earbuds which are cheap, cool looking, VERY COMFORTAPLE, never fall out(many people experience problems with this, just put 'em in your ear and twist forward), and have great sound quality.They do tangle a little, but nothing's perfect.These pros and cons are mostly of the stuff that comes with it. I am only reviewing the mp3 player! I highly reccomend this player and I hope this review was helpful. If you for some reason don't like the idea of this player I would reccomend the Sandisk Sansa, which also comes with musicmatch software, but I still put real player over musicmatch.
hey guys....dont worry that since its a cheap keyboard, it might be a bad one b'coz its not!! this keyboard is as god as any other keyboard and its been working perfectly for the last 2 months!!! A definite buy for anyone looking for a good keyboard at a decent price!!
I mounted them under my eaves and they work great. I thought because they were so cheap that the sound would be cheap, but they sound great and have worked fine after a few rain storms.
Exactly what i needed. For the savings and quality i came out way ahead on this Amazon Purchase and will do so in future purchases.
this is a good product, in less price.connection with pc is good.but transaction speed and limit is very less , very slow transaction.USB port is very tight to fit in normal pc USB ports.
The look of the tv itself it very contemporary and cool (plus it has the stainless steel and a blue power light=)The picture is unbelievably beautiful! The colors are amazing and the clarity is unbeatable IF you use the HDMI cable.Don't even try to use the basic component cables, spend the extra 50-100 bucks to get the HDMI cable (doesn't have to be the Monster cable, mine isn't and the picture is still great!)If you use the HDMI cable, I found that the internal speakers don't work (or I just couldn't figure it out, which is possible) so I had to hook up external speakers, but with a picture this great is for watching movies which requires surround sound anyway=POne last thing: The manual doesn't mention it, but there is a MASTER power switch that has to be turned on before you can use the regular power button. Took me about 30 minutes to figure out that my tv wasn't broken right out of the box. The switch is located on the bottom right side of the TV. Just a good thing to note!This was the best investment I've ever made and I'm so happy I did!
After much research and in-store staring, I picked up this set. I found that the colors were quite a bit off, no matter what adjustments I made, so I traded it for another -- sadly, to no avail. The brightness, contrast, and detail are all great -- but the color is just wrong. And you can't fix it yourself -- there's a special "service port" that doesn't take USB or any other normal connector; you have to hire a pro to come out and "calibrate" your set for several hundred bucks. In other words, you're paying someone to play with the hue and contrast knobs. No thanks. For this price, it should either work out of the box, or I should be able to adjust it myself. It's not rocket science -- or rather, if it is, then the product is badly misdesigned.The most noticable color problems are with skin, which looks either too green or too pale or too pink -- and it varies with the scene. That's the killer: it's not a single-directional error, like "always too green", which you could potentially correct. It's variable. The most common problem is that it makes yellows too green, but sometimes it makes them too orange. It also tends to make reds look magenta, and exaggerates blues.Another thing, which will probably vary from person to person, is that I find the picture exhausting to watch. Unlike a CRT or plasma or LCD, the DLP image has absolutely no residual. That's great for fast motion, because it'll never streak. But it means that you're not looking at a steady light source, you're looking at a strobe light. In theory, it's flashing fast enough that you can't tell. In practice, I find that it wears my eyes out, in much the same way that very early CD players would wear your ears out. It's just a very harsh thing to look at.Low-light images look horribly grainy. Star Trek: Enterprise, X-Files, Twin Peaks, anything that has a lot of dimly lit scenes looks just awful -- like you're getting it off a UHF antenna. Speaking of Enterprise, that's a good place to observe the color problems. Watch the color of the uniforms -- as the surrounding scenery changes, they go from almost neon-blue to dark gray.Finally, whatever set you buy, don't repeat my mistake of only watching the store's HD feed. You need to see what it does with normal low-res content, because that's going to be 95% of what you're watching for the useful lifetime of the TV. No, really. You don't realize how little HD content there is until you have an HDTV.
THIS RADIO IS A MUST FOR ANYONE LISTENING TO THE GAME AT THE STADIUM. IT IS LIGHT WEIGHT AND DOESN'T GET IN YOUR WAY WHILE YOU ENJOY THE GAME. THE RECEPTION WAS VERY SURPRISING. I FOULD I COULD GET SIGNALS FROM STATIONS MILES AWAY. THE CONTROLS ARE EASY TO OPERATE AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS VERY GOOD FOR THIS PRICE.
As I took the microphones and wireless parts out of the box, I was thinking that it felt cheap. The microphones are of cheap quality, but sound good. The wireless boxs feel very light and cheap, but once you put a 9v battery in them, they feel a little better. The 9v battery is not the ideal power source because of the short useable life, and expense of 9v batteries, the better choice would be 4 or 6 AA batteies. They would give more power, and are far cheaper to stock in large numbers.
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!!
I have to say, I really like this power strip. It is small and portable so I can easily take it with me when I travel. I like the way the plug portion lights up so you know when it is getting power. The only complaint I have is that the silver covers for the plugs tend to randomly pop off - a little flimsy! Of course, that is simply cosmetic, it doesn't affect how well the product works, so I'll definitely recommend it despite that annoyance.
I have an old windows xp desktop that had only 256 mb of ram. It was so slow. Web browsing was a pain. I bought this ram to hopefully speed up my old desktop. This is the first time i ever bought ram. I just popped in the ram into a empty slot and the computer recognized it right away. Improvement wasn't as significant as i would had like but there was definitely some improvements. Computer now starts up and shutdown faster, also web browsing is much better now. My computer doesn't freeze anymore and web browsing is much better now. I can open alot of tabs at the same time now as i wasn't able to do before without browser acting up. This ram definitely does what its suppose to. I would definitely would recommend this to those who want to upgrade there old desktops ram.
This product is awesome! I now have control of my flatscreen TV, DVD, Cable and my recess lights all with one push of a button. The smartest remote control ever! :) I definitely recommend getting this remote.
The applications that come with this camera are really cool; however, the [bad]resolution of the pictures taken by the eyemodule 2 render these good applications virtually useless. The pictures have a grainy quality at best. Pictures taken in daylight are of somewhat better quality, but not much. If you want decent digital pictures, my recommendation is to buy a real digital camera, and not this [one].
This machine is the worse! It works when it feels like it, but when it does it does play pretty well. All-in-all I wish I had bought something else
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.
The price was was good and they had fast service. Product is as described, Will use again if and when I need the product.
I am pleasantly surprised of the overall performance of these speakers. I have them placed outside over my deck. I was worried they would sound hollow and the sound quality would be a sacrifice to durability. They sound great. Not much on the low end (base) but exactly what you want for outdoor speakers. Base for the most part is unnecessary outdoors. The highs are crisp and clear with no distortion at high volumes. They are directional within the bracket to focus the sound where desired. The sound encompasses a large area with excellent overall quality. I would recommend these speakers for outdoor use.
These fit my IPOD TOUCH 4th Generation PERFECTLY. Bright Colors - Great Quality!! Arrived in only 2 days!! AWESOME ONCE AGAIN!!
Being very dissatisfied with the Energizer charger that came with my AA batteries, I soon realized that I needed a better unit. I was constantly grabbing a couple of the AA's for our digital camera only to find out they were dead, but I had just charged them 2 days before. I started researching all the available units that didn't cost a fortune, and found the Sony BCG-34HRMF4 on Amazon. I read about half the reviews and decided to give it a try. Like most everyone else, I am more than pleased. This is a great charger. The battery refresh function is a very nice feature. I 'refreshed' all of the Energizer batteries that we have and noticed now they seem to last longer on a single charge. Also the front display status of each battery is great. Something I noticed that I like but might not matter to others is the fact that this charger uses a standard 110v AC cord instead of the cheesy wall transformer. The construction feels very solid although the lid is thin plastic, I am easy when opening and closing it. The charging time without refresh is about 4 to 5 hours for 4 batteries. Using the refresh it is more like 7 to 8. But time is not an issue for me. I pop the batteries in at night, and the next morning they are done. And unlike the Energizer charger, you don't have to pull these out of the Sony as soon as they are finished. This unit has a trickle charge that keeps them charged up until you are ready to use them. The fact that it comes with 4 AA 2700mah batteries is another plus. Overall this is a very good charger for AA and AAA sizes and the price is right.
Battery life in GPS is pretty short so I found this adapter a must to have. It works very well, nice finish. I can't complain.
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!
For some unknown reason, the battery will not charge. We have attempted to charge the battery several times, but it has not charged yet.
After going through a couple of flaky Linksys routers of similar functionality, it was nice to find a router that just works. This one was easy to set up, I just went through the menus and set things up as Comcast needed them (MAC address), turned off Qos and WISH (I may come back to them at some point), configured the wireless (WPA2/AES), and so on. Then plugged it into the cable modem, reset the cable modem, and everything just worked. Wonderful. Keeps up with Comcast internet no problem, and the Gb. hard-wired ports are great. The wireless covers the house. We have 2 hard-wired computers, Windows XP and Windows Vista, plus a Windows XP laptop and a Windows Vista laptop, everything just works, all at the same time, too, no reboots needed, a nice change from Linksys.Works well, all I can ask a router to do.ADDED: Stay with the 1.21 firmware version if you can. I tried upgrading to 1.32NA version per Dlink support, and then had a router lockup after 5 days. Returned that one, and got another one that had 1.21 firmware on it, and that has not yet needed a reset after almost 2 weeks.
Nice camera, but a drop of about 2 feet [messed] up the electonics - really. Although camera was almost new, HP would not honor warranty as any drop, no matter how slight, was considered an accident.
Everything worked out great with this order: It arrived on time, price was right, and product is what I expected. Good company to deal with.
Very small, long retractable cord, optical and affordable - what more do you need.
This keyboard is awesome! I have used this for about 2 years at my job & have not had any wrist problems since. I recently decided to buy this same keyboard for home, & I should have done it sooner! I love it, & it makes typing soooo easy! If you buy it I promise you won't regret it! By the way my space bar works fine.... no sledge hammer needed here!
I agree with another writer who said it wasn't compatible with Dell Laptops. I had a similar problem and tech support was trying to get me to change my startup menu telling me too many programs were running at once and causing the problems because there wasn't enough memory which is totally not the case. This thing is crap and I'm definitely returning it for another brand. We had one from Zio that we lost, but it worked much better.
This product worked should not be sold, as it contains hazardous chemicals if it falls and opens, as I found out. It smelled awful. There was some powdery substance in it that I thought might be something that is not supposed to be inside buildings or houses, it smelled so bad. I would not recommend purchasing this product as it is made of cheap materials that, if this product falls and opens up, has awful fumes it leaves behind. I have put it in the box it came in and am going to dispose of it in the hazardous waste facility.
I bought this because we have an Airport Express in the basement, and built-in speakers on the main level with wires near the Airport Express. A variety of other amplifiers were unsatisfactory because they were always on, had terrible ground loop buzz when there was no input, and/or had their inputs randomly reset by children and power outages. This amplifier is set up for a PA system with elevator music. You just feed the Airport Express output into the overridable (elevator music) input, and leave the override input unconnected. You could connect it to an override input, if you want this functionality, but I didn't. What makes this amplifier perfect is that it has an autopower function, so it turns itself off when there's no audio input, and turns itself on when it detects an input. This has worked without a hitch for the last 5+ weeks. Now, anytime we want to play iTunes to the main level speakers from any computer, it reliably works. Also, no annoying ground loop hum with no input. Love this amplifier. A perfect solution for my situation. Not sure if power failures will be an issue. I don't think I've had any since getting it. However, most of the configuration is hard switches or automatic, so if it is an issue, I only anticipate having to push the main power button.
THIS IS A WONDERFUL PRODUCT. IT'S THE SECOND ONE I'VE PURCHASED. I BOUGHT ONE FOR MYSELF AND NOW ONE FOR A FRIEND. I JUST LOVE IT!
for a direction -challenged, newcomer to Atlanta, Ga - The Garmin c340 gets me where I need to be.
When I first bought the headphones, I put them on and thought &quot;they sound great, but this is hardly what I call noise canceling&quot; and then I found I had to put in the included AAA battery and press the noice canceling switch. It makes a HUGE difference. It cancels out deep sounds, like the sound of a car engine, but unfortunately doesn't do anything to more normal sounds, like car radio or televisions. I can imagine these headphones would be most useful on an airplane where you would want to get rid of the engine sound. The more internal noise canceling is good too. Aslong as the headphones are on someones ears, the sound doesn't disturb others even at loud volumes. The bag they give you is excellent for taking along with you in your bookbag, and the headphones fold to fit into the small bag. And the headphones are very comfortable too.
Disc quality is superb and as always, Amazon delivers ahead of schedule! If you want to make Dvd's yourself these are great quality for burning movies.
works great i connected my pc to my 32" hdtv and the picture is incredible
I could not believe that a company like Logitech designed this product. It is very thought less product.I got it for 20 bucks. It may be worth for what I paid but definitely not worth of MSRP.flaws:1. As every body mentioned you can not use front side ports (like audio, card readers) if your laptop have them in the front.2. You can not close your laptop lid3. There is lot of useless space both sides of the stand. This stand is occupying half of my table.4. You can not adjust the stand height5. You need to use Ac adapter if you want to use provided three usb ports. They worked only for pendrive not for the portable hard drive6. It has dedicated keys only for volume up, down, and mute. Keyboard is very big. Why not give dedicated keys for other multimedia operations?7. It has some hot keys for multimedia operations but you need to press function key first. There is no option to lock the function key.8. no customization of keys with softwaregood:1. looks nice
This camera case is as-advertised. I wanted something small and easy to carry that would protect the camera and provide a place for additional memory sticks. The only disappointment is that the compartments are too small to carry cords. Although there are two zipper compartments on the front and the smaller, top compartment works well for memory sticks, I had hoped to carry my USB cord in the other one. It is just too small. Overall, I am pleased with the purchase and happy that it is exactly as described.
Works well. Could provide more substantial protection, but primary purpose is to protect the screen, which it does. Did not have any difficulty operating the device, like other reviewers have mentioned- think you just have to be "authoritative" with your button-pushing.
The Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman is very comfortable and easy to use. I highly recommed it!(Now, if I can just find where that ball rolled, when I dropped it...)
Works as described. Well made. Comes loaded with multiple razor blades. Make sure you remove them and leave just one before using.
I found the Garmin c580 to be a fine gps. It is easy to use. I have used it for a long trip and to navigate in an area that I would have been lost had I not had this gps with me. It has proven to be well worth the price. I would recommend the Garmin c580 to those interested in purchasing a gps.
Better than expected quality for the price. I bought two and connected them together from my PC to my HDTV. No detectable signal loss over that 20 foot cable run.
Well, it's a cable....not much to say about it. It came promptly and in the " as stated condition". Installed into the computer with no issue.
The only disparaging thing I can say about this kit is that I did have to alter the part thru the process of fit and refit which was very simple to do. The finished install looks as if I had it done by a professional and I saved a ton of time. I would recommend this unit to anyone.
THOUGH I OCCASIONALLY GET A CONTAINER THAT HAS SEVERAL "COASTERS" I FIND THE TDK BRAND TO BE THE MOST RELIABLE OUT OF ALL OTHERS. I THOUGHT SINCE SONY MAKES MY BURNER THAT SONY WOULD WORK BETTER. I WAS SURPRISED THAT THE TDK WERE MUCH MORE COMPATIBLE.
Your standard USB. I would not spend more than I did on this. It works well for what we got it for
I have been using this charger and batteries for more than 4 weeks. Battery charger is very good. It is not super fast charger, it takes about 5-6 hours to charge supplied four batteries. Its refresh function makes this charger more attractive. Supplied batteries charge amount is good, but it could not store power for more than a week. It drains completely if not used in week time, even if it is stored out of the equipment. I have refreshed it twice, but still the same thing. I recommend battery charger, but do not recommend supplied batteries.
Perfect for the 17-40 f/4 L,16-35 f/2.8 L, and 24-70 f/2.8 L, 70-200 f/2.8 L lenses, Image Quality (IQ) is crisp as without, no loss of quality with these! Thin mount w/ threading for adtl. filter, so no vignetting!Get it from J&R; Music... best priced seller, go figure!(Schneider product, via Schott Glass)
I have tried several ear buds for under $100 including Esure 1 and Ultimate Ear. The JBL ear buds are very comfortable and with a little fiddling with the fit they have a far superior sound than the other ear buds I have tried. The cord does make noise when I run but if I just place the cord away from my body this is not a problem. For the Amazon price of less than $50 this is a great product 5 stars.
For me, this iPod replaced a 10GB, first generation model. Thin and light, with plenty of battery life for a normal day's worth of listening, this thing is light years ahead of my beloved old music player. I wasn't sure I'd use them, but all of the extra little software tweaks have made this thing a much more powerful pocket jukebox.The video feature makes it a great travelling companion; as an iPod slips easily into any carry-on bag and can sit on your seat back tray table right next to the little plastic cup they give you. The screen is bright and clear, and watching it from close proximity -- like in an airplane seat or on an elliptical trainer at the gym -- I might as well be watching a normal sized TV. Sound quality is excellent, giving you a convincingly immersive viewing experience.My only wishes:1. Longer battery life for video - they promise two hours, and that's about what you get.2. More scratch-resistant faceplate - I have a black one, and the complaints aren't exaggerated. Even when kept in a case, any speck of dust can cause tiny but visible scratches.
I love it, I can use it on my desk, my bed and my lap.
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 bought this to boost the levels of dynamic mics for recording. It does that very well, with very little coloration and very little noise.It is a flexible, well built unit, and the metering is nice.If you need a good quiet clean boost this is great. It is not a color or warmth adding unit, but a good clean preamp.
When i ordered the Zune gear bag, i expected it to be small and flimsy. When i got it in the mail, i was amazed at its size and how sturdy it was. My Zune AND accessories are completely safe in the bag. I also got it in the mail pretty quickly, and there were no problems with ordering it or waiting for it to arrive safely. I would definitely recommend this product to my friends.
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.
Got these for a great price. Using them with my new 40" 1080p and Blu Ray Media Center I built. Using both the Digital and Optical with no issues. Sound is good, switching sources is fast, and the remote is very handy as I keep the receiver unit above the main display area. Warning - The Sub-Woofer is HUGE! I had to remove shelves to fit into my display area.Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 505-Watt 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System
JUST AS GOOD AS THE HIGH DOLLAR ONE I HAVE. YET THESE WERE ONLY A COUPLE OF BUCKS. YES I RECOMEND AND ORDERD MORE FOR MY KIDS
The description is misleading. It clearly says in the description: "12V DC Power Supply."Now I have to decide if it's worth finding the power adapters or not.
This has a lot of features, mostly already enumerated. It sucks down batteries like crazy though. and if you take off the anti-skip it'll skip just sitting on the desk. But if you keep lots of batteries around, or plug it in and keep the anti-skip on it's a good little unit.
It charges fine and holds a charge for a couple hours I really have no complaints if it only last half as long it would still be worth it at a third of the price
Great Lens Hood for Nikon Lens. Very well packaged
I just got these today and have gone through an extensive testing session and I'm elated! Gotta love Christmas...They're very simple to set up, even though it looks somewhat daunting at first. The looks are great, and the whole system is very solid. The speakers are made out of a nice heavy silver metal, no painted plastic here. The volume/bass dial is a very cool addition, and the dials spin nicely, with the volume dial being backlit so you know the power is on. The sub is also very solid; overall it's a very well built system. The sound is just incredible, very impressive. I'm sure all the audio nerds will find something to complain about and sound nerdy doing it ("The mids are a little to tinny for my taste"...) but they really do sound great. I did a long trial session with a variety of tunes, tweaking with the sub volume throughout (the sub is killer by the way), and everything from Bob Dylan to Rush and Morrissey sounded very good. The sound is very clear and crisp, nothing is muddled at all, and the clarity holds up at higher volumes. For such little speakers these crank out a lot of sound. Overall, I'd say these are excellent speakers at a great value.
What can you say about a cable. Item as described. Ran cable internet to my basement. Works great, quick shipping. Best price I could find.
I can't believe how quickly I got the memory card and it works great! I am very happy with my purchase.
When you factor in the price, it's the best deal on any mp3, movie, text, game, karoke player around!It's extremely easy to use.You really don't need the software, unless you want to use the movie player function.You use Windows to drag and drop, text, music, game, and video files.That's it, easy as pie.The audio is amazing!Better than a Rio mp3 player I use to have.And the volume is loud too!So you can crank it up in noisey places.You can add games to it but you have to hunt them down online.Kinda frustrating but the game feature is "icing on the cake."Karoke function is pretty cool, but not my favorite function.When a song is played you and play the lyrics with it.They light up as it's played.You have to use the software included to "mark" the file with lyrics.It's easy, just: drag, drop, click icon and you're done.Easy deezie.The file is playable in any other player too, it's not messed up in any way.The video player is awesome!You can put whole movie theatre movies or tv show episodes on it.I nolonger use my porable DVD player!It's bright, colorful and sharp.The player itself is small and light weight.About the size of a closed flip phone but not as wide.I put it in the small 3rd front right pocket on my jeans that I use to put my gum in.ONE SMALL NEGATIVE DETAIL.Although not a problem for me, for those that put their entire collection of movies and music may get upset.YOU CANNOT ADD MEMORY TO THIS PLAYER.What you buy is what you get.I'd recommend getting 1 gig or the 2 gig model.The battery is built in so if it dies you can't simply replace it with a new set you can get anywhere.I guess you have to goto Samsung for that.BUT as I see it, you don't have to worry about getting any memory cards or batteries at all.No fuss, no muss.Just recharge every two weeks or so and you'll be fine.You get all this for less than 140 bucks!It beats IPod and IRiver that go for 200+ dollars!It's awesome, get one!Get one now!
I got my sister an iPod and knew she really needed something on which to play it at home. After reading the reviews, combined with an incredible price, I ordered an iVoice as a gift.Got here quickly, looked good, and I was anxious to try it out before giving it away. It didn't work. To say I was a bit ticked would be an understatement. Stomped over to the computer and sent out an email to the company. The next day they answered, told me they were sending me a return lable and as soon as they received the non-working iVoice they'd send me out a new one. Quick and painless.The new one arrived asap, worked great. Folks, you always hear companies bragging about their customer service THEN you hit a brick wall when you actually need something from them. VANN was awesome.Oh, and about the iVoice? Great sound from a small player at an unbelievable price. My sister is going to be very, very pleased.
I recieved this for my birthday two weeks ago. So far, I have added 60 CD's, 600+ songs from my computer, and various images. I still have nearly 50GB worth to fill. The Zen is soooo much better than the iPod (which my brother has). The program that comes with it is so easy to use, a very useful thing indeed when it's 3am, you're drunk, and you have just downloaded some songs that just have to go on your zen...The zen itself is quite a nice looking little fella. The black front panel, with the blue LED's for the buttons add for a very nice looking bit of kit. The white backing of the zen makes for a nice contrast to the front. It has a large, crystal clear display screen, which is bright, but not overpowering (this can be adjusted). The controls of it are easy to get to grips with, 4 buttons and the scroller in the middle (which i prefer over the iPods' circular version).It is a bit on the weighty side, but having said that it is not exactly going to weigh your hand down, and it does not feel as if you are going to drop it.The sound quality of playback is amazing and, even with the headphones that come with it, the quality is very high with no outside interference. The added FM radio feature is a nice bonus too, though granted, I have not used this yet. The video playback quality is high, and as the zen plays many more types of file than the iPod, that alone puts the zen above the iPod (in my opinion).The only bad points about the zen are: there is no audio input lead, and the adaptor is a bit hefty, but other than that, perfect bit of kit. Best buy!
I've owned many clock radios over the years, starting with a simple Sony model back in the 1970s. Most were adequate, but left me wondering whether the people who designed them actually used them, since the products consistently lacked features that would have added significant convenience. Late in 2003, I set out on the search for the perfect clock radio. After reading the descriptions and reviews of countless models, I settled on the Philips AJ3950. It has exceeded expectations on all counts. The perfect clock radio for you will depend on your specific needs; for me, the features that make this product a hit are the following:- Excellent sound quality for a $45 multi-function product- Dual alarms (either one can be set to alarm, radio, or CD)- When using CD for wake-up music, you can pick which track it starts on- Crescendo alarm volume -- you can set both the starting volume of the alarm and the volume it rises to, and the volume levels can be set independently for the two different alarms- Weekend reprieve, so the alarms don't go off on weekends- Easy to read display with adjustable brightness- Built-in power saver for short power interruptionsWith this functionality, you have tremendous flexibility in setting alarms. The price of this flexibility is complexity, and the manual is unforgiveably unclear on some points. However, the controls become intuitive after the first few uses. I wish the manual was clearer, and I wish the power failure battery was bigger; but overall, I have been very pleased with this product for the past year. It offers dramatically higher quality, flexibility, and ease of use than the comparable Timex product, for which I paid twice as much.
It is a great gear bag to carry when you travel. High quality product.
I bought this iMac about a month ago and just thought I would let others know that moving from the PC world was relatively painless. You have to say goodbye to all your old software but that turned out to be fairly easy. The iMac comes with software installed that does most productivity tasks (word processing, spread sheets, etc.) so you don't have to buy any software if you don't have to exchange files with anyone. Even exchanging files is fairly easy, as the built-in conversion software hasn't given me any problems yet and I use MSOffice at work. I just email the docs I need home - open them in Appleworks and then save them as MSWord docs when I'm done and email them back. Mind you, I don't work in graphics or formatting intensive docs, so I don't know what the outer edges of the conversion program can handle.Switching my cable modem over was also a breeze. Other than having to call my cable company to get them to reset my password so I could re-enter it in the new computer (D'oh, wherever I wrote it down was too sneaky because I couldn't find it), the entire process took ten minutes and the computer &quot;held my hand&quot; the whole way.From a design point of view, the iMac is also a nice change. Our family room (where the computer resides) is visible from our kitchen and it's nice to have a computer that doesn't look like a beige gargoyle perched in the corner.The big issue for my kids are games - but since they are both pretty young, the theoretical problem of a lack of titles quickly disappeared once I gave them the concrete benefit of a new game each. ;-)My one complaint - You call this a manual? It's only 30 or 40 pages long!! I've pre-ordered David Pogue's &quot;Mac OSX: The Missing Manual&quot; and hopefully that will have my one issue solved.
Overall, this is an excellent product for people who don't need a full price, full weight notebook while travelling, but rather something with which to take basic notes, do scheduling and e-mail and simple web browsing, and also, especially, reading books downloaded from the web. Pluses are the very usable keyboard, the amazing battery life, and the screen, which while not great for graphics, is fine for text. The feature which allows you to fold the screen down over the keyboard, and use it as a tablet, is fantastic. Download a book, and set the browser at the largest font, hold the machine as a tablet, and you can comfortably read for hours, just like reading a book (although the machine, while light, is heaviest on top, which is a little awkward). For twice the cost of the RocketBook, you get just as good a screen, and word processing, scheduling and internet capacity to boot. Of course, this is too large and heavy to function as a real handheld. And there are the frustrating limits of all Windows CE machines, especially a Word program which is not just stripped down, but castrated (no page numbers, search function or footnotes). The process of connecting to desktop PCs is easy, but slower than it needs to be. But overall, this is a great little machine.
Adapter is good product for the price. It would be great if they made them with a 90 degree plug.
Install would have been much easier if the wire leads would have been longer. Had to add wire to all the leads going to the tail lights. Not a big deal if you have wire and soldering gun. After install product performed as advertised. Plus Hopkins customer service was helpful in me chosing the correct harness.
This is a terrific printer, but HP hasn't updated the software to work with Windows 7. Ink levels and service tool connections that were orginally provided in the original software is inaccessible in newer opterating systems. And HP wonders why their printer business is falling off.
I use this to listen to podcasts and ItunesU lectures downloaded from my phone while I am driving for work. It works very well and I like it very much. Definitely recommend! Google maps will even give you directions through the speakers while using this. Great product.
I must admit these headphones are fantastic,very comfortable light weightand what can I say about the sound it blew me away. The mic.on the headsetis fantastic if you want to make your own recordings and talk to others,and with the button on the little black box you can go right into a chat session using Windows Live Messenger just press the button and it loads the program by itself neet feature.
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!
Be wary of this card reader. It will definitely work with older 2GB SD cards, but if you ever want to move into the present and future, you will not be able to read 8GB SDHC cards. Only some of this model of reader are forward compatible. Sandisk offers up this helpful chart here:[...]What part number are you buying? Why bother worrying. Don't end up with a paper weight like me; buy a card reader that is certified to work with 8GB cards, or better yet, a reader that will work with cards that have even greater capacities.
I bought this computer one month ago and the price has dropped $305! I bought an Apple for its reputation as a reliable system. This one crashes regularly, especially when I attempt to use the help function. Also, it does not pick up wireless signals unless they are very, very strong. My six-year old Toshiba works better than this machine. Definitely not worth the premium paid.
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 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 purchased this case in March and used it on a trip to the Canaima National Park in Venezuela. The case worked perfect. There were no leakages and I was extremely happy to be able to snap my photos from under the waterfalls in the Park, as well as during the river trip without the fear of damaging the camera. Great product. Great investment.
There's not much that can be said about this memory. It works smoothly and very easy to install on my HP Pavilion.Very good deal, cheap, fast and reliable.
I ordered headphone.. and instead I was received worthless panasonoic battery.I send the email to the seller few times days ago... I haven't receive any reply.Very very unhappy. I would not recommend this company at all.I am not unhappy about their mistake, but their irresposibility.I guess I was ripped off. Right.I'll post few days later what happened with my order.
I needed an amp to run 2 pairs of outside speakers from Earthquake. I read the reviews and the manual, which was most important. I was looking for something inexpensive that works well and I found it. The volume knob is convenient, but it's good to have outside volume controls when running 2 pairs to 2 different locations. I'll probably buy the same amp again next summer season to double up on the wattage.
This is my first digital SLR, though I've been using a Nikon point-and-shoot for several years. I chose the D80 because it includes a more versitile lense (18-135) than the Canon Rebel XTi (18-55), not because I think Nikon is vastly superior, or Canon's suck. I just didn't want to have to buy a second lens right away to zoom in.The camera is very easy to use. I love to take photographs, but am definately still an amateur. With this camera my photos look great. I can't wait to see how good they are after I learn how to actually use all of it's features.It is bigger and heavier than my old point-and-shoot Nikon, but that is true of any SLR. It's a small price to pay for such great photographs.
I have had 3 other D-links before and they all work fine until this unit. I wanted to upgrade my speed and decided to go with this with so many rave reviews. And it is exactly what i experienced in the first 3.5 months. The router is fast, with only occasional drop connections.About 2 weeks ago, everything changed. The router reboot itself every few minutes, I tried all kinds solutions suggested by the customer service, but no help. Neither Amazon or D-link is offering a RMA for this piece of garbage. There goes my 100 bucks.
We moved to a smaller house. The sony speakers I had were HUGE in the smaller room. They were wearing out as they were 20 years old. I always shop AMAZON first because you cannot beat the selection and in MT there isn't always a choice for some items. These are great speakers. My SONY stereo sounds as good as it did when it was new. I trust SONY for quality Audio equipment. These are small speakers with FANTASTIC Stereo sound. I HIGHLY Recommend these speakers!
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.
Nasty earbuds, awful sound quality (no bass, and abrasive treble), and the "noise cancellation" is a joke. Enabling the noise cancelation just appears to throw white noise at you - it was "quieter" with the feature turned off.Worst headphones I've ever bought; don't make the same mistake as me.
This case is a veritable dirt magnet. It attracts more lint than I ever knew existed on my desk. However, it protects very well. One thing I was worried about was the possibility of the hard plastic front of the case scratching my screen. However, it doesn't even touch the ipod. Also I worried about a loss of sensitivity for my clickwheel. While it isn't quite as sensitive, it makes it more precise in my opinion, seeing as how I all of a sudden found myself at the end of my artists lists when I wanted in the S range without the case on. This blue case even looks good on my black ipod, even though I was worried the color would appear muted. It's still vibrant.One complaint that some have already brought up is the covered hold button. Truthfully this doesn't bother me, because I have long enough fingernails to dig in and push the button. But those without could have a great deal of difficulty. Also, the hole for the headset isn't quite large enough, and sometimes my headphones will pop out (I'm not using the earbuds that came with the ipod, so I do not know how those would fare).Overall, it's a great case that you won't lose your grip on. It protects well, and you never have to take it off, even to plug it in. I would recommend it, though it is a bit pricy.In a bit of an update, with this case on, my iPod survived a ferret attack, with only one little tiny puncture mark on the outside of the case. I think this case is well worth the money. My iPod could have been destroyed, but it's perfect.
I have bought this for my small buisness a few times already and i am very happy, can't tell the difference between this and the original. will buy again
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.
I had one for almost 5 months, when it was a great player, primarily for audiobooks. Then it stopped working. After 3-4 hours trying to get fixes from the Creative web-site, I am looking for a new player. I hope one that is a bit more reliable than this one.
This is a helpful product. My only concern is that the tip comes off easily.
This memory stick not only arrived very quickly but has surpassed my expectations for picture taking purposes. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
Bought this LF30STerk Technologies Leapfrog LF-30S Wireless 2.4 GHz A/V Distribution Systemto install a TV at the kitchen. All very easy to install, but the quality of the signal is poor, despite the receiver is installed only 22ft far from the transmitter, with no brick walls between them. I tried all channels, relative positions of antennas, and with and without wireless phone and internet router functioning. Nothing improved the quality of the image, full of "ghosts". Better to try an internal antenna if you want to watch only local channels. This device is not even close to what it says in its description.
These ear phones are great especially for the price. I have this hooked up right now as i write this review and the quality from my htc phone is great. I just wished I had got them sooner so that I can tune everything out when I am listening to my music. I liked these so much I am purchasing another pair for my grand daughter. Just love them
Used it only a couple of times so far, and it has worked for me. Tracking was not available, so I didn't know when I was going to get it. (turned out, I got it on the last day) However, for the price, the product is pretty good. Let's hope it lasts!!!
I too spent too much time trying to get my printer to work when all along it was this cable. As soon as I realized it was the cable I started the process to return it since Amazon will pay for return shipping on damaged items. I'll try a better cable.PS - It was in an official Belkin package, I'm guessing it's just hit or miss.
My ViewSonic PF790 quit working entirely when it was 7 months old -- my only option for repairing it was to return it directly to ViewSonic in California. First there was the $80 shipping cost (the monitor weighs 55 pounds!), and then I heard nothing for weeks. I contacted their customer service department, who told me that they had not received the monitor, even though I had proof of delivery from UPS -- two weeks before! They then made excuses about being out-of-stock on replacement monitors amd promised to send one as soon as they could. Several more weeks went by, and after three more phone calls to their customer service department, they finally shipped me a "new" monitor. It turns out that the "new" monitor they shipped me was a reconditioned used monitor which has some big problems with the picture tube. They told me I could return that one for another one (at my expense for the shipping, of course), but I decided to forget it. So I'm spreading the word -- Viewsonic [is terrible] and their monitors aren't any better! DO NOT BUY ViewSonic. That's my advice.
I have purchased about a dozen of these speakers over the past 2 years, along with some outdoor ones as well, and it has been the best buy I've ever made on speakers. The sound is incredible and the look is fantastic. Now, we are a family with young children so we don't "rock out" with loud music so, many factors important to music or sound enthusiasts, were not important to us. What I wanted was something that sounded good, looked good, and was easy to install, and this had it all. The hardest part of installing them was crawling through my attic to pull the wires through. The speakers themselves installed in minutes and look fabulous. Everyone who comes to our home comments on the look and sound. I put 4 speakers in our entertainment room and it gives great stereo sound. If you want something that has good quality, sound, and look, then buy this product.
O.K., coming from someone who first started using portable personal audio back in 1983 with an original Sony Walkman and has learned from all those years: if there is one - just one thing -- that one should REALLY want from a portable audio electronic item, it's DURABILITY.Yes, neat features are nice, and everyone wants something that looks sexy, but none of that means anything if the personal audio item isn't built to stand up to the inevitable day to day wear a portable gets. And I can state that the majority of the portable tape, radio and digital audio items out there aren't built to that standard.Given that, after using the Intel Personal Audio Player 3000 for over three months now (for over two hours a day while train commuting), I can state this thing is the best designed, toughest portable audio device I have EVER seen. The case is made of a rubbery vinyl that stands up to wear, and the buttons (usually the first thing to go on portables) are clearly heavy duty items that aren't going to fall apart.So, great, it's built well, but what about sound? In a word, fantastic. Plenty of amplifier power to drive even difficult headphones. After adding 64MB of additional memory, this machine can easily hold over 2 hours of high quality MP3 audio (ergo, music sampled at 128+ rates). The drivers installed easily on my PC, and the included MusicMatch software is the most user-friendly PC audio tool I have ever seen. Granted, the 3000 doesn't have lots of additional tweaky bells and whistles (ergo, FM tuners, ability to output audio files back to the PC), but my gut is those aren't particularly important features to the average user.Bottom line: this animal will still be around (and showing its true value) years from now, long after many competing models have worn out and gone to the dustbin.
I had been using a corded headset and wanted to upgrade. This headset is fantastic. It has very good range (I can be rooms away) and very good battery life. The controls on the side are easy to operate. I have not had any problems with sound quality - either hearing or being heard. After 8+ hours wearing the headset my ear will sometimes hurt, but I don't consider that unreasonable.
This charger does not work for my iPhone 4S or my Husbands 3G. I was a nice thought not having to take turns charging out phones in the car, espically on long trips. I have one of these that plugs into the wall in my house and we love it. But this one was a huge disappointment!I would have returned it if my kids had not thrown away all of the packaging.
I just wanted something simple to workout with, and this MP3 player has really met all my requirements. It's compact, it holds a good amount of songs, it's sturdy and it's easy to navigate. The only feature I wish it had is a clock. But other than that, I'm happy.
its your standard monitor cable. Not much to it, but I just bought it to connect my laptop to my TV's monitor input so i could watch Streaming Netflix on my TV. Works just fine.
For the price what you are getting is a steal. I use this laptop for work and have ran both XP home and Mandriva Linux flawlessly with all devices working. I would recomend this laptop for your average college student. It can and will do everything they need it to do.Pro's: compact, light, great wirelessCon's: small HD, lower level CPU
I bought this for a Christmas gift. Lasted 30 days. I bought the service contract -- but that doesn't take effect until 90 days. Coby wants me to ship it back at my expense AND send a money order for $18.00 for them to ship it back after it's been repaired (they wouldn't say how long that would take).This is product support and customer service??DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK!
I would expected better from Samsonite. I have had this model for only five months and the wheels are almost bald and on top of that they make a terrible noise. It sounds as if I put a piece of plastic in a bicycle tire's spokes while its spinning. I would suggest you get a bag with real inline skating wheels and trash the soft wheel bags.
Easy to install, right price and excellent print quality. Goes to sleep when not being used. My last printer had to be turned off manually. Not great with envelopes. Looks great.
I was looking for a more useful flash than the one built into my Nikon d5100. I didn't need anything too intense, just something that could bounce off a ceiling and had a quick recharge without reducing the battery life of my camera.I was considering one of the more expensive Nikon flash's but aside from costing 2-3x, they were also much larger and more intimidating to have on a camera walking around.This flash is small enough to fit in my camera bag and always have on hand and does a wonderful job of providing some fill light. It is a must if youre doing macro photography or portraits if the lighting isn't 100% perfect. Coupled with theStofen OM400 Omnibounce Flash Bouncer for Nikon SB400, you have a great little system that travels very easily.Highly recommended
The Krusell 74114 case is a beatiful product. The craftmanship complements the look of the ipod. The flip top is nice when watching videos. The offwhite stiching is a nice contrast with the black leather. For the price, nothing can beat this product. I recommend.
First, this 23" panel has a great picture. The HD is sharp and I did not notice any blurring or artifacts when watching live sports.Second, if you are going to have a TV in a living room, you want one that looks as good as this ne does.
I've had this for about a month now, taken it on two road trips, and it seems to work pretty well. It charges my phone fairly quickly.
have had three of these things, not one has made it an entire year. if its not electrical its cheap plastic. whish i could post video on here, i have cameras on my house and caught video of this thing falling apart with no wind and exposing live electrical wires. do not buy!
Bought this player in Jan 06. Picked the Creative player after doing a bit of research on all the larger MP-3 units. When i got the unit in the mail, it was very easy to set up and run. The screen is nice, crisp and clear, even in bright light situations. There are only one item that i would like to see fixed with this player and that is the controls. The slider/selector touch pad is difficult to master and prone to erroneous inputs. Other than that, ive been quite pleased with it.
Speakers and sound are great but my power supply cord quit on the second day rendering the system useless. I was however, able to use the supply cord from a cannon camcorder and it works great now.
I was using a WPC card on my school's network and wanted to have the same ability at home--so I bought the WAP11. Setting this up was very difficult on my Win XP home machines--I'm thinking that this will only get easier once the XP updates are out (I told the WAP11 that it was getting set up on a Win2k machine and ignored the dire warnings).I almost sent it back but what saved me was the excellent tech support dialogue I had going with a Linksys techie. THE KEY TO LINKSYS TECH SUPPORT: email and patience--don't try to do it over the phone. I had a 1.25 hour hold time and a not very helpful techie. But email--email was a different story. I'd give you her name and email address but then she'd be deluged because this installation will almost always necessitate at least one call to tech support. But once you're up, you're up! Enjoy.
I love this thing. I use it for shopping trips. As I think of things I need, I grab it and record the item. Unlike a list, I don't lose or mislay it. Everything works and the features are easy to use, at least the ones I use. I talked my neighbor into getting one, but he's older than I am and keeps forgetting to take it on shopping trips. No gadget is fool-proof.Nicely made and survives being dropped (so far). Small enough to tuck into the watch pocket in my pants.
I bought this to power a portable laser printer, as soon as the printer started warming up it would fault. Tried on multiple batteries and using heavy duty cables. It just couldn't handle the job. My old 750W power inverter could at least power the printer on, this would just fail. It is also very big in size. Item returned to amazon immediately and I hardly ever return anything but not much I could do with just a brick.
fast free shipping great price ,very good mic and great quallity would reommend so glad to see it as described
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.
Product performed exactly as advertised. The device is USB 2.0, and I can copy 1+Gb files very quickly between two PCs. All in all, it beats moving files to an external USB hard drive and then moving the files to another computer. It is also much faster than 100 Mb Ethernet.I give the device 4 stars, because one thing you can't really do is map drive letters and use them from Explorer. If that was the case, you could leave it plugged in all the time and use it in place of Ethernet. However, you can only transfer files with the built-in software.Another thing I can't get it to do is use it with Linux. Since it will work with 98 and XP, I thought maybe it would work with WINE or Crossover Office. No such luck whatsoever. I tried WINE Windows 98 bottles and installed the driver into it, but the software, thunderbird.exe, will not start up at all. It would be great if someone could make a driver to get it to work between Linux and Windows.But, the device wasn't very expensive. If it did all the things I dreamed of, it probably wouldn't have been so cheap. But all in all, it does exactly what it says it will do, and it wasn't super expensive.
syncs and charges my Treo 650 fast. Much better than the cable that came with the phone
Gee, this networking LAN card is so easy to install in the computer internatly and also it is easy to install the program that comes with it. It's so good that i bought another for my other computer.
I've had two other GPS systems by Magellan. They were pricey ($350 - $400). They provided what I needed. I purchased this item for at least a $100 bucks less and was expecting "you get what you pay for". I'm absolutely delighted. The graphics are far superior to other systems. It is easy to read regardless of lighting (it even changes the entire color scheme at night for easier reading). The touch pad is also far superior. I'd like it if the controls were a little more intuitive but a few uses make that irrelevant.This is definitely a keeper.
I've owned this unit for about a year. I go to bed to it (sleep function) and get up with it (alarm/radio) almost daily. 80% NPR and 20% classic rock.Pros: Good am/fm reception. A/C and D/C power options and timed backlit display are necessary for use as alarm clock. A/C plug is included. Speaker is fully adequate. Stereo headphone output is nice feature. Case quality is good and rubberized buttons are a nice touch. Good to have at least one weather-band radio at home.Cons: Ocassional unexpected behavior regarding alarm: I set radio and get buzzer or vice versa. Rare enough and easily dealt with so as to not outweight the positives for me. I could use more than 5 FM presets--minor compliant. Analog TV reception feature no longer relevant in US after February 2009.There are lots of cheap radios being sold at big box stores that provide very lousy reception. This is not one of them. Lots of great features wrapped up into a solid, quality product. Difficult to find a similar set of features in a comparable product at this pricepoint.
I just recieved this item today, so far I used three of them without success. I tried to burn some videos but kept telling me that the DVD not compatible.
This drive has performed well so far and I have no complaints. The fan is loud as described by other comments, but since I only use it to back up my PowerBook and 4 other FireWire drives I only have to put-up with it once a month.
It was a Christmas present from Santa for my daughter. I couldn't even tell it was used. She loves it!
I just pluged in and worked! after a couple of months I had no problems it works just fine.
I needed a flash player that could meet my needs for dowloading audio books. This was one of the few that after powering off remembered the location of where you left off. It holds a charge for a long time also.
A great product and a lifesaver when your mobile and a power outlet is not available.
This is a great camera. I just bought it last week, and I already love it. It has lots of high tech parts, yet it is extremely easy to use. One of the best features (I don't know if it really is called a feature) is the lightweightness of it. It only weighs 1.6 pounds! This is great because it can go anywhere. I plan to take it skiing. This is how small it is. If you have the opportunity to spend this much on a camera, definately do it. It will be a worth while purchase.
I have a HP Compaq TC4400. This is the pen for it.Compared to the one I got with the tablet PC this one is designed to be harder to break, which is a good thing. My previous one broke when I accidentally dropped it on hard ground.
These earbuds are not total junk but only have a few redeeming qualities. Believe me I own a pair of $350 Denon AH-D2000 headphones and they are gorgeous-sounding, I just don't know what Denon was thinking when they were making these things.Pros:1. Great sound isolation2. Long cable w/ 3.5mm extender, uneven for around-the-neck style listening3. Different silicone cap sizes included4. Something at least better than iPod stock headphonesCons:1. Silicone caps are WAY too soft and feel like paper, no tight air seal in ear (to be fair to the sound quality I changed the caps with another earbud set for maximum bass)2. Sound quality (AFTER I changed out the silicone caps): WEELY bad. Believe me I am an audiophile but a relatively tolerant one - and these are unbearable. But these aren't your stereotypical non-bass earbuds - these have plenty of bass except that instead of a deep, tight, punchy bass, this bass has NO punch whatsoever and merely rumbles around. Strange enough, there is virtually no midrange on these headphones - so vocals sound like squealing, and combined with the symbols and drums of your average Owl City or country song immediately sounds like tinfoil in the rain and even starts to HURT your ears after a while because of how sharp the treble is.3. Rubbery cable bounces around like an angry chihuahua during exercise, and pulls down on your ears and pops, practically drowning out all the music coming from your iPod4. Pretty dam expensive for what you get in the box.
It is a solid little radio and has held up well through no small amount of abuse on my part. It is fairly user friendly, but could stand to be better, thus only 4 stars. But once you use it a little bit you don't stumble around with the features.
The Jabra A320s "Dongle" received such good reviews that I bought one from an Amazon Vendor. The price was definitely right but the unit arrived (new) with outdated software. On the box it said go to jabra.com for updated software.Forget about it - it's about the worst site I've been to, plus they can't supply you with updates because it says that the A320s is no longer for sale. All is not lost- just for everyone's information if you install the old software and then go to Broadcom dot com and download their up to date stuff you will be in business. Once you are done with that problem it is an excellent bluetooth usb. It will work flawlessly, connecting with your bluetooth device ( I used a logitech v470 blutooth mouse and keyboard)instantly and maintaining a connection. I love it and recommend it to all. Just remember if you have the software problem go to Broadcom dot com . This is an excellent buy and and an excellent product ! I rate it at 4 stars only because of the poor quality support from Jabra. The device itself rates 5 star.
Was a little hard putting it together. You have to be very careful taking the cds out or it would fall apart. I am not happy with this product.
This would be my 4th 25pack last 2 years. After trying Memorex, Verbatim, Maxell and the Sony these far outlast the others. Multiple, multiple recordings taped and erased on each one. Had 2 defective discs out of the 100. So the dependability is here and absolutely no complaints about the price either. Great Value - Great Product 5 STARS all the way
Tried many hubs, liked this one the most. I probably should have gotten the 7 port model, but this is great.PROSSelf-powered -- works very well without external power, but you have that option for power hungry devicesWhite, decent designHeavy enough to stay put most of the timeUses miniUSB cable, easy to get the length you wantCONSI would prefer 3 ports in the back and one on top.Don't see much use for the cable thing on the side.
Length:: 0:32 Minsi wanted to make a video on this just so i can demo to you how "crappy" the clips are on these branded cables. To prove that this is not biased or anything, i bought something like 7 types of CAT 6 cables in the same order. But from 6 different companies. Mind you that the cables itself works and delivers - HOW TRY REMOVING THE CLIP FROM EITHER PORT SIDE AND YOU JUST MIGHT cause a defect on your PORTS! AVOID AVOID AVOID - go for any of these alternativesNew Belkin Components Cat6 Snagless Patch Cable/ Rj45m/Rj45m/ 5 Purple Popular High QualityBelkin 7ft CAT6 RED Patch Snagless ( A3L9002-07-REDS )50FT CAT6 Black Patch Cable Snagless RJ45M/RJ45MAmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet/15.2 Meters)WHITE 100FT CAT6 CAT 6 RJ45 PATCH ETHERNET NETWORK CABLE 100'
I just bought an HDTV and don't want cable/dish...so I got this one and the picture comes through so clear it's amazing! chicago has many digital broadcasts now and I don't have to move it at all to adjust for different stations or anything. An excellent product at a great price.
You pay for what you get and these sound great!! You can probbably get something cheaper that sounds pretty good but this system is exactly what I was looking for. The remote control is Perfect!!! If your thinking about buying these...Do It.
We bought this unit to use in a church. it's been great. it's quiet, it does what it should. it's a little dim for a brightly lit auditorium like ours, but it does the job well for what it cost.
I must say, this one little piece of equipment has turned my ... DSL experience into bliss. For background, I'm a T1 kinda network person - plug it in and fly! Then came aDSL through the phone company - having to install 3rd party software (WinPoET) on my system and dealing with annoying &quot;Would you like to connect?&quot; &quot;Disconnect now?&quot; messages, and software incompatability issues. I was about ready to dump DSL and go back to the cable company (charging $... more a month) when a friend recommended this little baby to me.Now the router manages my connection and handles all the PoET (PPP over Ethernet, I believe it stands for) interaction for me! It was honestly the first piece of hardware I've said &quot;I love you&quot; to. If you have DSL - I would whole-heartedly recommend this, and would chastise you for turning away at the price. For Cable modem users or other forms of connectivity, I would also recommend it (but won't berate you into it) unless you're looking for an really easier way to share a single IP address or simple firewall protection. For the price, nothing similiar really delivers.
I just got them last night and tried them with doom 3 and far cry. This speaker set is really awesome. I do have some questions though, could anyone recommend a good optical cable with reasonable price. Also I am not sure if I need an adapter as the connectors at my audigy 2zs and the control unit are not the same. Any recommendation is very much appreciated.
LG (Zenith) Z50PX2D 50 inch plasma is bad product. Bought mine on Jan 22, 2006 and last night POP! No more picture, just like many others. I bought the 4 year extended warranty from BestBuy (thank goodness). I have mine wall mounted with good ventilation.POP again in early December 2009 - removed wall mount after first time but didn't have any impact. Bestbuy replaced the plasma display and circuit boards this time ($2300 repair) but after they did we can't see anything during dark scenes (like Ironman in the cave - looks like green mud on screen).Now extended warranty is expired and we have zero confidence this will not happen again in another year and a half.
I really LOVE this camera, even though this is my first dslr camera that I have owned. I have been searching for a long time trying to find a camera that would work for me and one that wouldn't break the bank as I am an unemployed graphic design student that needs high res. photos for my portfolio work. I have two hybrids that have great zooms but they do not have the snap speed for taking photos as this Canon does.I had my eyes set on a Nikon, but somehow I came back to Canon!!
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.
Not a good purchase. My unit shuts off when run on high setting after a couple of minutes. Nothing is obstructing the flow. Thie other setting (low) manages to stay on but dries your hair to a crisp.
I'm a bit disappointed. Just came back from Alaska and played back my dvd's. I have a 42" plasma and the video quality stinks. It looks much better on my 25" analog tv. While recording,if I zoomed in on anything it went out of vocus. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I recorded in HQ but it didn't make any differnce. If there is any wind at all the sound is terrible. I'm going to try a piece of foam over the mike with a rubber band to hold it on and see how that works. Touch screen is nice. Battery holds up good, but that picture quality on my plasma is unaccecptable.
Read up on the web and you'll find that these monitors die after about one year. Mine did, and Gateway isn't doing anything about it! After I started looking, I found that many people are having the same problem with this Gateway monitor and other Gateway flat panel monitors. They just go dead! Expensive monitors should not be disposable. Don't make the same mistake I did. I'll never buy anything from Gateway again.
I only use HP ink in our HP machine. It lasts a long time and is very easy to install.
The zen concisistently froze and had to be reset, finally it would not turn off or do any other functions and could not be reset. I had this product 2 weeks. I have since returned the product for a full refund. 1/08/07
This is the best t.v. we've ever owned. Our last 46" hd was total junk.. sitting out on my front porch! Will NEVER buy that brand again.This t.v. is so clear and sharp.I am 100% satisfied. We had been shopping for a new t.v. for quite some time, amazon has done well on this. We had no tax, free shipping, and the price couldn't even be matched by stores like WalMart.Video games are amazing too, by the way. No pixelation at all.
I have been putting off buying a coloured laser for a long time. I have been waiting for them to come down in price. I was also worried about the quality of pictures (as compared to inkjet printers).However, after trying it out, I loved the quality of the printouts. Hi-resolution pictures come out pretty good. Definitely not as good as an inkjet printing on photo paper, but I would say the quality is somewhat similar to an inkjet printing on plain paper.The colors are quite vibrant but certain lighter shades end up dithered and you can notice the patterns. I was disappointed when my officemates tried to print on textured paper as it started flaking. Then I read on the internet that you needed to set the paper setting using the printer driver to a thicker paper. After doing that, it works without problems although some textured paper produced a lighter shade of color on the areas near the textures (the rises have a darker shade while the dips have a lighter one).I got one for my house which rarely gets used, but the one in our office gets used a lot. We print a tremendous amount of colored and black only pages and currently, after about a month of printing, only the black is near empty. The rest of the colors are about one fourth. I hear this is one of the few laser printers that come with full cartridges which shows with our current ink levels.Also, unlike other laser printers which require you to change the drum and fuser along with the inks, this one does not require you to. The only consumables are the 4 ink colors. I think the drum is included with the ink cartridges? (unsure about that one) So changing the ink, gets you a new drum if the quality goes bad.And for those of you worried about the printer using ALL colors for black printing, there is a firmware available for download that fixes that. As for the toner stopping printing after 2000 pages even if it isn't empty, setting the printer setting to "override out" in the printer settings on the printer (not software driver) fixes that. (I did my research before buying the one for the house) :)So....unless one of our printers decides to die on me...I'm quite happy with it.
Used this to improve my over-the-air HDTV the reception from my roof antenna. Works fine, but be sure to install is as close to the antenna as possible. I initially installed it about 15' away and that made a big difference.
These babies are great! Extend that pile of electric cords with an easy to use alternative to long cords. These work great! Condense the clutter!
Awesome price for a cord that costs much more at stores in a local area. Works perfectly every time. Thanks!
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.
2 stars - because it works... read on: I tried this unit out as soon as I got it... and holding the camera in place by hand and attempting to zoom in on a subject ... I got nothing but a slightly blurred picture. If you purchase this lens - be ready to use a rock steady tripod for quality pictures. The 1.7 x enhancement really is not worthy overall ... and to think that I almost paid Olympus full MSRP from their site! Unfortunately I found it here at a good price point. Bottom line do not buy this or the adapter that allows you to attach it to the camera. It is not worthy of use by a casual camera photographer ... and for an enthusiast - IF YOU are using a camera like this... God bless you!
I bought these after some research on what features are offered on different binoculars. I chose these because they are easy to use with my glasses. My husband and I had to take turns using them on our Alaska cruise so before our next adventure, I'm buying another pair!
This is the first card reader that I buy. I was looking for one that could read the memory stick pro duo without an adapter... AND THIS ONE DOES!!! And it is really easy to use! I love it!
I purchased this scanner for an older relative who wanted to listen to local police and fire calls within her town. Trunking or P25 digital is not used in her area so this scanner fit the bill. I wasn't worried about manually programming this scanner because she only uses a a single bank of channels. This scanner will work fine for her needs. Not sure how long the 3 AA batteries last during a power outage. The scanner receives local stations well using the included whip antenna. Attaching the scanner to a roof mounted discone antenna results in significant front end overload from adjacent frequencies, harmonics and mixing, even on the weather band. I don't have this problem with my ancient Pro-2005 or BC-796D scanners. It's nice of Uniden to include a SAME code weather alert in the scanner. It doesn't look to me like you would receive the weather alert if you were using the scanner for broadcast band or scanner reception. You have to be careful to set the scanner to "weather" mode in order for the SAME weather warning to work. Audio output quality is acceptable for communications modes but not dynamic or robust enough for me when used to listen to the broadcast bands.
A million words have been written about this thing, and this is not an attempt at a comprehensive review, so look above or on dpreview-com for complete info.I looked at Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony DSLRs. The Sony makes sense if you already have a bag full of Minolta lenses, which I don't. Canon and Nikon put their image stabilization in the lens, which makes their 'good' lenses significantly more expensive. Canon EOS is not backward-compatible with their old FD lenses, of which I -do- have a bagful. Pentax is backward-compatible with all K-mount lenses made since the 1970s, and will even take 645 and 6x7 lenses, with adapters.Sooo, I set out to ease into DSLR ownership with a K100D, then started reading the reviews, and it was a bunch of little things that made me want the K10D. The viewfinder has an actual prism, not a mirror cage like cheaper cameras, the displays are backlit, and the low-res mode (1800 x 1200px) is exactly what I want for certain applications. With 10 Mpx, I can point & shoot if I have to, and crop (somewhat) more later. And the controls are more 'classic' camera-like than the 'scene modes' on beginner cameras. Not to say this would be worth the price difference to everyone, but I bought the K10D, and the Pentax 12-24mm / 4.0 lens, and am very happy with both.Digital cameras use less of the image projected by the lens, so your lenses are 'longer' than they would be on a film camera. Downside: for a 'journalist lens', had to buy the 12-24mm, which is equivalent of 18-36mm on a film camera. Upside: my old 50mm / 1.4 is now equivalent of that top-of-the-line portrait lens I never felt I could afford. Pentax plans to introduce in 2007 a 16-50mm / 2.8 and a 50-135mm / 2.8, which sound fantastic - but let's see what they cost before we get too excited. Meanwhile, Sigma, Tokina, and Tamron offer some very adequate alternatives.Camera and lens together are pretty heavy, just like an older SLR, and the LED screen cannot be used as a live viewfinder - no image gets to the sensor while the mirror is down - so you have to hoist the camera to your eye to compose a shot. No problem, I'm used to it, and it's common to all DSLRs.((My personal feeling is that the SLR platform is just about done. It's hard to see the need for the mirror box in a digital camera, which can use the actual sensor to compose the shot through the lens and display it on the back. Future top-end digital cams will probably be a lot flatter, like the old rangefinder cameras. Look at the Olympus E330 or Panasonic DMC-L1 to see what direction I think we should be headed.))Having said, I am very happy with the Pentax K10D, it behaves as it's supposed to, and an affordable (barely) 12-24mm rectilinear lens was unthinkable just a few years ago. This camera has a ton and a half of features and capabilities, and I am still sorting them out. There is definitely a learning curve if you are to get the most out of the camera, but there are also two full program modes, including 'green zone', so you can start shooting right away with good results. Pictuers come out great. Colors, brightness, and contrast need almost no adjustment or photoshop-ing, which has not been true of any other digi-cam I have ever owned. Happy with this, until the next big thing comes along.
After a elobrated investigation and zeroing on DNS 323, I was happy I bought it (Dint buy it from amazon, I brought it in India)I wont write the PROS and CONS as it's already covered in detail buy others. The NAS is indeed good, it could be great if it had:D-Link Technical support: I sincerly hope DLINK gets someone there who knows a bit of "computers", they dint understand what I was speaking of, I gave up hope the first time I spoke to them.After 5 hours of googling as why I was not able to map the drive, i finally figured my ISP (SIFY) was blocking the ip port 445. After I unblocked that port, every thing worked smooth.It would be really nice if it turned on and off when ever my router turned off and on. My rig is connected via 2 way switch b/w floors and the whole setup is not on always. If I shut down the system and turn it on the next time I have to manually press the button on the NAS to get the shared drive that is annyoing.Bit torrent client is a joke: I get the fakepath what ever I choose and DLINK tech support is of no use, I am still stuck with no solution in sight!
Just what i needed. Hooked me up fine and am still using it to connect to the basement computer. Great
I found by inserting this D-Link my hard drive crashed and burned,please let me know if others have had problems with this item.
This card does not come with an external power supply. My Flash drive was detected but a file transfer did not work due to the lack of power supply. I'm ordering a card with the power supply (ex: Belkin) after my experience with this one.
This headset came up for a USB headset search, but it is not USB. It works fine, but the pad on one of the headphones came off and is impossible to get back on. They are only connected by a thin membrane of material that, as soon as you get one part on, the other part slips off. Its really annoying.
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.
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.
Cheap product and gets the job done without the having to plug it into my computer.
I think this is my third pair. I seem to leave these things places, primarily on airplanes. If I paid $400 for a pair, that would ruin my day. At this price, I'm like "darn it, I'll need to buy another pair". I use them while I'm mowing also, so having a cheaper pair is great to not worry about. Quality is fine. Sound is good. Great price and service by amazon.
Magellan calls this model a "legacy product" and they refuse to support it.Meridian Color is actually about 8 years old, but Magellan has no shame.You will not even be able to register your "new" unit.If nothing else, dealing with Magellan is very frustrating; they always push you to participatein their "gear exchange" program - but do nothing more.You'll be better off buying Garmin or Delorme handheld GPS.
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 camrea is great the pics look good the videos are good its perfect even see some pics by going to http://john55112.tripod.com/johnswebpage/
I just hope that I can get a E105, or hundreds of 80MB CompactFlash Cards with it. Busy loading all kinds of funny software into it.
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!
The Linksys NSLU2 is an inexpensive Network Attached Storage server. Essentially, it's a tiny box with an Ethernet port and two high-speed USB connectors. You connect it to your LAN, attach one or two external USB drives to it, format the drives and configure the shared storage using the built-in web server.If this was all the NSLU2 was capable of, it would already be a wonderful little tool. I strongly disagree with another reviewer who recommended a Xinet NDAS drive as a replacement: the big benefit of the NSLU2 (or rather the drawback of the Xinet) is that you don't have to load any unreliable third party software on your computer to access it: it uses the ubiquitous SMB protocol supported by Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Turtle Beach Audiotron, etc... a proper file server protocol capable of handling concurrent access from multiple clients.But that's only the beginning, because the NSLU2 happens to be running Linux, which makes it an ideal target for all sorts of projects. If you go to tomsnetworking.com's "how-to" section, you will find a series of articles written by Jim Buzbee giving step-by-step, clear instructions on how to hack the NSLU2 to unleash its full potential. I turned mine into an iTunes music jukebox; you can also run other server protocols for any number of tasks.In conclusion, this is a great, reliable, inexpensive and easy to configure NAS box.It's a great value even if you only use it as intended; and it's also a wonderful little always-on server project box for the wannabe hacker, with lots of info and help out there. Very highly recommended to all.If you're interested in the NSLU2's hacking potential you should also investigate the Buffalo Kuro box. It's twice the price of the Linksys device, but its manufacturer fully supports development on it.
I ordered a new lens cap from Amazon after having a great deal of difficulty locating one locally. So glad I found it listed on Amazon.It arrived to my door step in two days.I found ordering from Amazon to be amazingly simple and efficient.I likewise appreciated them suggesting related products that I might want in the future..The lens cap arrived to my home in perfect shape. I'm a satisfied customer!
I have had my D-510 for over 2 months now and am happy with my purchase. I initially spent a couple weeks reading reviews all over the web on different 2 and 3 mega pixel digital cameras. Bottom line is that I would recommend this camera to anyone that is just starting out with a digital camera and wants to have a powerful camera that is a great value.Pros1. 3x zoom (You should get at LEAST a 3x optical zoom, digital zoom does not matter because you can do the same thing in software later)2. Retractable lens.I really like the fact that the entire lens retracts into the camera and gets covered so there is no danger of it being scratched. Some people might not like the fact that when you open the lens protector to turn on the camera for picture taking, the flash will come out and you have to wait a few seconds for the lens to come out. I got used to this and did not find it very bothersome.3. Small size - it fits in the pockets for easy carrying around. Nice compact package when the lens is retracted.4. Crisp and colorful pictures. The 4 x 6 prints I made turned out very nicely. I couldn't even tell the difference from pictures that came out of a regular camera. If you need bigger pictures often though, a more expensive 3 or 4 mega pixel camera would probably be bigger.5. Fast USB connection, in my opinion you do not need to get a separate digital film reader.6. Output pictures to TV, cables comes included.7. Can fit over 200 pictures on a 128MB card. It uses 3.3V Smart Media. Don't buy the wrong stuff! Viking works great.Cons:1. Only comes with a 8MB card. You need to buy Olympus Smart Media if you want to use panoramic mode. You can just buy a new card of a cheaper brand and use the one that comes with the camera for panorama pics, which is what I do.2. Software could be more robust, it works though.3. Batteries, you need to get lithium ion batteries. If you do not have a set and charger already, you should get the 510 package to save money. Batteries will last a pretty long time if you do not leave the LCD monitor on and use flash all the time.
I have never used it so I don't know exactly how it works; I just purchased it for a backup in case I need it one day.
I installed this in my HP 4200 DTN (Duplex, Extra Tray, Network) printer. It replaced the old 610n that had died. It's a perfect fit and because DHCP was enabled, it instantly found my network, configured itself and set the printer up on the network. All the computers quickly were able to find the printer (Mac OS X, XP, & Vista machines) and could print to it.The 620n is a big step ahead of the 610n. It receives jobs faster, prints the jobs faster, and has a sweet web interface! Instead of having to go through the LCD menus or Telnet into the card, I was able to easily use the HP Webjet sofware (or whatever it's called) and get the card set up exactly the way I want. It handles TCP/IP, IPX, Apple Talk, and a bunch of other protocols. My Mac found the printer really fast with this puppy installed!If you've got an old 610n and want a big upgrade, replace it with a 620n and experience the improved speed! Awesome product!
his model seems to have a battery life of about 9 hrs so it's not really 15 hrs. To extend the battery life one must not use the equalizer, use lower bitrate songs, and lower volume yet it still has a short battery life so if you're planning to go on long trips it's not good. The annoying thing is that the headphones are a bit too big and uncomfortable for my small ears. The creative media explorer software was easy to use to sync music from my pc but there were some files that couldn't transfer with the smartfit option. The smartfit option allows me to compress the file that are transferred to the zen. The error that I got was that the music files in question might not be an audio file. Those music files transferred successfully when I disabled the smartfit option and transfer them as mp3 files. overall I feel this product offers a lot for its price but I would have liked a longer battery life. The charging time was not 6 hrs, it was actually about 3 1/2 hrs for me so I think that 's acceptable compared to the ipod or sansana.
It was exactly the camera I was looking for but at half the price I expected to pay.
Shakespearean in it's story arches involving the tragedies of generations, the farce and surprise of secret identities, and the inclusion of gods, demons and ghosts as major characters. The language is brilliant. Lois gets better and better with every book!
This cable works very well with my PC, even though it has 7-pin SVDO output port. My only recommendation would be to purchase a cable which is atleast 3 ft long, else it will be difficult to connect your PC with your TV.
I recently purchased the Garmin c340, StreetPilot through Amazon, and from the price to the shipping to the car navigation system itself, it has been a great experience. The Street Pilot is simple to use right out of the box, nothing extra was needed. I would recomend this to unit to anyone looking for a basic simple to use navigation system.
This cuttie pink mouse its not only for little girls, no no, im a 24 year old who LOVES hello kitty and htis mouse is so girly and so cute that i couldn't resist.. it has the little wheel to go up and down the page and its really good
I bought this TV to replace a 26" / 75lb bulky black one & am I ever THRILLED!! This TV is easy to set up, only 16lbs, has a terrific picture & sound with a light beige/gray surround that doesn't interfere w/ viewing & looks great as a stand alone or in my stereo wall unit--haven't decded where to park it! It can be hung on the wall & I just might do that! I saw this at a big 'box' store for $500 + TAX but found better prices here & I'm thinking about getting a 2nd one for a computer hook-up since the clarity is much better than my monitor. I love this TV!
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 have been very picky in headphones because I usually listen to music from high-end speakers. This is one of the best headphones that I have ever had. You get more from the money that you put.
[...]Great product and great price. Not expensive and does the job. I am always thwarted by 3'-6' cables. This is a bit longer than I needed but worth it not to have the hassle with being "almost long enough". Quick ship and didn't break the bank.
I bought this model 18 months ago. Now it has big problem. I can't rewind the tape well. "remove the tape" mesasge always pop up. I sent it back to Canon for repair. They asked me $169 for repair. What can I say now? Too bad camcorder.
This cable works great and it is very economical. I haven't experienced any problems and I highly recommend this product.
You can play VCDs on this player but you need to reprogram the DVD player first. Just follow these instructions:1. Power on the DVD player with no disk in the drive2. Press "PAUSE" on the remote3. Enter "1472" on the remoteThis should bring up a screen with rows of numbers. If not, then repeat the above steps from the beginning.4. Press the UP arrow three times5. Change the number 45 to 476. Press "ENTER" (the display should flash briefly)7. Press "RETURN"8. Power the player off and then back onPlay a VCD!
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...
For the price it is a find: Sounds OK -- When worn, does not hurt your head ofears. And is cheap enough not to cause undue anxiety if forgotten and lost at the gym.
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
I loved this printer until it started making an extremely loud clacking noise 15 months after I purchased it - just in time to be out of warrenty.Online help tried to push me into buying a new upgrade printer and had to ask three times how to get it serviced using thier online caht which took forever. Then finally told me its $79.99 to service the printer. Seems a more envirnomentally friendly option than throwing away a printer and buying a new one.
There are plenty of branded DVI cables out there and this one goes with good quality and reasonable price tag.The cable seems very sturdy in nature. Works fine!
This is very long, ten feet long to be exact. It's also very high quality, it looks very professional. It's an old technology VGA cable, so basically you should buy the cheapest one of these that you can, like this one, because expensive wires on old technology deliver about the same performance as inexpensive wires.And, if you're wondering, a Male to Male VGA cable means that you plug one end into your monitor and one into your computer. A Male to Female is an extender.Pros:+Very long, it can connect anywhere+Economical+Sleek and blackCons:-Very long, if you only need a short distance, you'll have a lot of extra cord
Love they quality and this one is of the same high quality as I expected. Like the way it is packaged also--simple and pro.
I just bought these for my Futaba 8FG because that is the biggest card size it would take, which is plenty. Just need to buy more because they are discontinued.
I bought these because they were cheap, and after extensive searching, 8 cents a clip is a steal. My only problem is that the clips do not click when inserted into an ethernet port (yes, I crimped them properly. I've used about 30 of them between me and my friends).Overall, I'd still strongly recommend these.
This is by far the best flash drive i have ever had. Their is only one beef i have is that i was forced to upgrade to vista and the U3 software cant work on vista cause it wasn't made for that. I e-mailed kingston and inquired if thier have an driver. but they said it is in devlopment at the time so i will have to wait for that. on the other hand every XP computer i put it on with min security i can run the embebded software fine. O yea and it as a regular flash drive works fine on vista and XP.
Got this unit when it was on sale, as I wasn't looking to drop a lot of money on my TV stand. Was delivered within a week by a delivery man. The product really does weigh close to 90 pounds. Set up instructions were thorough and can be done by 1 person. It took me about an hour from start to finish. Glass pieces are the heaviest items, sturdy and is currently supporting my 46" bravia. Looks pretty nice in my living room...only wish they had a darker color available.
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.
great track ball. But, it took more than 5 days to receive the order.
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.
I was planning to buy a new computer and was evaluating both Vista and Mac... Ended up deciding to go with a Mac and I'm incredibly happy with it.Everything works smoothly, it recognizes all my USB devices (cameras, external HD, printer, (of course) iPod). I also use it for work, and I found all the applications that I needed -- VNC, VPN, xterm, Adium ("global messenger"), programming tools (Eclipse, Ruby, Jdeveloper), etc....Not to mention the fact the 20" screen is huge!!!Some of my buddies made the other choice -- Vista -- and I hear many complaints from them :)
this lense is fantastic, the images are very crisp, and for a great price. my only gripe is that with the lense hood on you cannot put the lense cap on...completly a blundering design flaw, so i just dont use the lense hood. aside from that this lense performs wonderfully on my 30D.
This laptop stand is rock solid and looks great. If you've got cats in the house like I do, you can let them nuzzle your computer while it's on the stand without worries. I'm using it with a 13" 2010 MacBook Pro, and my laptop (and the stand itself) won't budge unless I pick them up and move them on the desk. Same with the cats, actually. Viewing height and angle while typing are both fine for me (I'm 5'8"), but your milage may vary.
I bought this camera a year ago and haven't even touched one of my seven film cameras since. This fine piece by Canon is an exercise in simplicity and quality. While only 1.3 megapixels, it yields photos better than some other cameras with 2-3 megapixels. I don't know why. So easy to use! With a 3 year old grandson, I take a lot of photos. I mean a lot of photos. I would guess this camera has saved me its cost ...3-4 times in what I would have paid for film & processing. You, of course, need a computer and printer. It comes with only an 8 megabyte Compact Flash card (the "film") so belly up for something bigger right away. I just bought a 128 MB card. Don't forget that this "film" is reusable after you download to you desktop. As I said, I have seven other film cameras. None of them is as easy to use as this Canon. And the Canon shots are as good as anything else I shoot, except for the enlargability of my medium format Yashica. And imagine being able to review the shot you just took without the expense of a Polaroid. And if it's no good, just erase it and shoot again.
If you use any of the associated Canon cameras you already know the value of a remote switch. I like to use natures soft light which usually means using lower shutter speeds or higher ISO's, which I prefer not to use if possible. Avoid shakey stills.
I used this printer to do 6 pictures it did 3 good and started the 4th blurry and all the rest just ink blobs, the printer works for printing but the pictures stink, thats putting it mildly!!!A waste of money.
I've had my ipod (30 gb video, black) for several weeks now, and love it! My ENTIRE music collection is on it, and it is only half full (approximately 10 days worth of music, according to the iTunes software!), leaving plenty of room for photos and video.It is so easy to create playlists, and the "smart" playlist is a great feature. Keying off of the "children's music" genre tag, for example, I created a playlist of all my baby son's music for those car rides when he wants to listen to "five little ducks went swimming one day ...!" Of course, I've also got custom playlists for myself set up, and I am still amazed at the iPod's ability to shuffle my entire music collection in a matter of seconds. I remember when I thought my five-disc cd player was cool.Regarding reliability, which seems to be the main complaint of the one-star reviews, I actually dropped my iPod two days after getting it (how's that for sending a jolt of fear into the pit of your stomach!) onto a concrete floor, and it is none the worse for wear. I read somewhere that 75% of the U.S. music player market is cornered by Apple's iPod ... maybe the one-star reviews are just the unfortunate folks who received a lemon out of the millions and millions sold? I haven't interfaced with Apple customer service, though, so can't write on that account.Headphones are not good, but with quality headphones, the sound quality is great. It's too bad you have to buy the docking set up separately, though. While the synching feature is great, using the USB 2.0 port, I have to say that I don't completely like being bound to a powered-up computer to charge the battery (it won't charge if the computer is in standby).My biggest complaint, and the reason for 4 stars, is that Apple won't play .wma files. WMA is the best file format out there. Better quality at less size than either MP3 or Apple's format. I bit the bullet and imported much of my music collection in the Apple format, but am not pleased. There is a nice feature when importing that will let you convert all you existing .wma formats into the Apple format, but I suspect I experienced some sound quality loss during that process.For the package: great audio, easy controls, size, video, photo, and more, the iPod cannot be beat. It's the best out there. You're just binding yourself to their proprietary music file format until/unless they wake up and see the light.Highly recommended!
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.
If you prefer use your laptop on your lap while sitting on the couch, this mouse is a must have. It is smooth, responsive, quick, and precise. I use it for both my Dell and Powerbook G4. Plug-N-play, no driver installation needed. I love my G4, but hated Apple one button mouse. Highly recommended.
People within the photographic may poo-poo on Pentax in favor of other camera companies like Canon or Nikon, but looking at the list of features available for the Pentax, combined with weather-proofing, a long list of compatible lenses, and a great price makes the decision easy.There are, of course, downfalls to using a Pentax. Their optics aren't exactly legendary, but for an entry-level DSLR, it's quite difficult to beat a camera like this one. I've had mine for about six weeks and am pleased with my purchase.If you're a no-nonsense amateur photographer who's owned digicams and you're looking to get into the world of DSLRs, it's hard to beat everything offered by the K10D.
I'm sure this is a wonderful product. HOWEVER there are NO instructions for adjusting the height of the film holders. "Adjusters" are supplied, but not even described. There is not even a suggestion on what size or type Mylar cover is required to hold film in place, or information on the oil requred (both must be purchased separately). They don't even mention that you will also need a cleaner to remove oil from the film. In short, if you buy this and manage to get it working, please drop me a note and tell me how you did it. My previous Epson 4990 is great. This model is a disaster of misinformation.
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.
I purchased this for my S2 IS instead of a third-party adapter. The only issue I have is that it's black instead of silver (doesn't match the camera). I also had to make sure I purchased the correct camera bag to hold the camera with the lens adapter attached.
I have always liked the idea of the &quot;earbud&quot; style of headphones, but I don't like wearing them for more than 30 minutes, because they start to hurt my ears. True, this may be a small price to pay for Apple's Earbuds, which tout superior sound quality, but I just can't take the pain. Koss delivers the same frequency response (20-20k), with lower impedence.Koss has innovated this area of the market with The Plug. You do need to practice and experiment with these before they will fit properly, but once in, the sound is amazing. I get similar performance to my Koss TD/65 headphones. The bass is rich, the overall quality is excellent, and they are super-comfortable. I have used them for 2 hours plus, and the only time I had discomfort was when one wasn't seated properly.I agree, that you need to smush the plugs between your fingers and then quickly insert them into your ears and hold them there for a few seconds for a good fit. You'll know it when you get it, because it won't feel like they're falling out immediately.
Delivery was prompt. After installing the cartridge I proceeded to print out a full color promotional poster. The first print out was faded and the colors were off. This is a poster I had printed out with original HP cartridges. It took a little tweaking but, after increasing the color saturation and some color calibration; the results were very good. I would have to say that the color vibrancy is not quite up to the original cartridges but after making adjustments the final printout was very close and for the cost savings well worth it! The cartridges are an excellent value for the money and I will continue to purchase them.
Makes installation easier. Its just a pain when u dont need all those wires! I'd be happiest if they had a D-I-Y wire harness, Metra sends the wires & connectors & i install the wires i need into the harness! Pay me Metra, its my idea, & now its published! Works great anyway, other than all the different wire colors from the different companies. excellent that the wires were labelled!
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.
I've had this for over 2 years; it works great on Windows XP/2000/Server_2003 and also Knoppix. Only problem is that the attachment for the cord broke, but not a big deal.
I purchased this item so that I could listen to my IPOD at work. It accomplishes the job perfectly! It's just the right size to put on my desk and for a small unit, it has a nice sound. I like the fact that it's portable too. The only drawback is that it doesn't have a battery option...it would have been nice to be able to take on the beach. Overall, I am very pleased with this product!
Short, sweet: The GPS hardware is top rate. The software WAS best in it's class (it still is - but that newer version doesn't ship on this device - hint!), and still holds it own against all the others (garmin, tomtom) Just out of the box i'd still get this over any other anywhere near it's price range. Back to the software Mio stopped working with this to focus on their miomoov series.. My advice? get this unit, install the free miopocket 3 (the unlock so this device can act as a PDA) and the latest igo8 software (the actual successor to the original software that made the unit such a hit, you can still buy/discover igo8 for winCE devices like this) and you will have the best portable in-car navigation, entertainment, utility auto-computer money can buy... so cheap! I, personally, am in love. (side note: Iphones are starting to have good nav programs too, but a dedicated unit that you don't mind getting scuffed up is in my opinion, a much nicer thing for something that will get used as much as my GPS does. I expect it to be there hinting at all times!)
I have used many different point and shoot cameras. My father owned a photo studio and has many film SLR's laying around the house, several of which I shot with from time to time. I always looked to make the upgrade to a DSLR but couldn't afford it. Finally, I started making some money and a DSLR was one of the first things on my wish list, though I still have a fairly low income.This camera has been amazing. I have owned it for one month now and every day I get better at shooting with it.Pros:8 Megapixle sensor is high resolution but no so high as to kill your computers hard driveThe camera is light weight and fairly smallThe kit lens is suprisingly goodFor the beginning DSLR shooter the price is unbeatable considering the quality of cameraCanon EF lenses are an investment worth making because they fit the entire range of Canon DSLRsManual functions are fantasticDedicated settings screenGreat battery lifeCons:The 8MP sensor isn't the highest on the markets (see Rebel XTi)The cameras light weight body feels slightly cheapNo spot meterSmall viewing screen on rearSlightly out of date (for price this is a plus)Slightly slow burst of 3fps with a total of 9 burst shots on full res.One last note: I bought the Amazon Warehouse "refurbished" model. I saved around 50 clams from "new". I can see no difference between it and a "new" one. Everything is perferct.
Looks like Citi isn't the only seller pulling a bait and switch. I just received my cable from MarginMart (fulfilled by Amazon). It's an Atlona cable, with a new UPC sticker slapped over the old one. The sticker says "Cables To Go 27155..." The cable I received has a standard snagless boot, not the nice CTG snagless boot in the picture. Really disappointing when you can't trust the brand/picture/description. Amazon should dump MarginMart as a seller. No mistake here. They are intentionally sending the wrong cable (evidenced by the new UPC sticker with "Cables To Go" printed on it).
The original Natural Keyboard (1994) was well built. Nothing like a buckling spring keyboard, but acceptable. Then came the Pro, our only choice once the original Naturals disappeared. It was even less well built than the original, but still acceptable. I bought three new ones a decade ago, and now all have finally died despite disassembling and washing them every few years.This appears to be my only choice unless I'm feeling stupid enough to buy a keyboard that requires batteries (7000). I can't overstate how poorly built the keyboard is. If you try one in store, that wiggle in the keys is not from buy-nothing kids repeatedly pounding on it with their fists for months. That's the way it comes brand new. I even have the sticky spacebar problem, and given how poorly constructed the keyboard is, I took the time to pry up the spacebar and determine if the metal crossbar wasn't properly fitted. It was.I just pushed aside my old Natural Pro and suddenly I can barely type. Depending on where each key is struck, a different amount of pressure is required. Hit a key off-center and you'll need twice the pressure.I feel horribly misled by all the other reviewers who claimed this was a worthy successor to the Pro. It is not. It's a shame, because the shape and layout are great. The miserable typing experience and keypress quality, however, make this keyboard a worse experience than a generic $10 flat keyboard.
like i said before i got what i paid for, it works great and i have no problem with the item at all and it was at a decent price so it was a good buy.
I've been using this camera for about a year and a half and have previously owned multiple point and shoot digital canon cameras. This camera allows a level of creativity unavailable with the other cameras. I have taken numerous pictures that people have asked "Where did you get that print?" It is easy to use but has all the power you would expect from a SLR. I didn't buy the kit lens and opted for some higher quality lenses that have served me very well.Since others have listed pros and cons very well here are the highlights for me:Pros:SLR400+ shots on a single chargeFast shutter releaseExpandabilityCons:Doesn't fit in your pocket
I love these ceiling speakers. I bought two pairs they look and sound great. I highly recomend them and the instlation was very easy.
Remotes for cable boxes and televisions are getting more complicated with the addition of new buttons to control new features. Unfortunately the size of the remotes remain the same, making buttons smaller and harder to find for low-vision television watchers. This remote is the best remote I have found for a low-vision family member.
This reader is fast, easy to use, and pleasing to the eye. My only problems would be that the software is pretty much useless to me (not why I took away a star) and the fact that the base is WAY too light in weight. Every time I try to insert a card I have to hold on to the entire unit so it doesn't slide off the desk. Other than that, I am extremely happy with this product and would definitely purchase other SanDisk products in the future.
The JVC DFC-2 VCR Head Cleaning cassette works great. I'm in the middle of transferring all my VHS tapes to DVD's, and this cleaner insures my heads are clean for the best tranfer possible. Great product, and by the way, Amazon may be one of the few places you can obtain VCR head cleaners, as the many electronic stores have stopped carrying the item.
Great Camera. This is my first digital camera and I'm quite amazing how good it is for $80. Clear pictures and quick flash. Took a picture of my CPU fan running at 3000 RPM and the picture looked like it wasnt even moving. Just wish it had more internal memory.
If you're like me and have almost every electronic device out there that uses removable memory, then this is the card reader for you. Easy instalation and flawlessly reads everything I've thrown at it so far.
Product was $2.50, shipping was $7.50. I have a 2004 4Runner w/ CD/tape. This product works well for about 1 song and then quickly gets grainy, full of static and poor sound quality. For $10 I thought that I would gamble and hopefully come up a winner. Keep your $. The thing is junk. I don't know why it works for a moment and then doesn't but it's frustrating and fiddling with it while driving is just plain dangerous.
This stereo is not only beautiful, but sounds great at a bargain price. DVDs are extremely crisp when coupled with an HDMI cable and the sound via the 5.1 is incredible. Matches perfectly with my Pioneer Purevision plasma, as if it was made for the TV. Bang and Olufsen style CD/DVD cover is pretty cool. High quality materials don't feel flimpsy or cheap. Overall, best home theater system under $1000 by far.
Okay I originally wanted to pick up a pentium 4 'book from Best Buy, but the great HP one I was sold on was sold out. Well after realizing my back up choice, also an HP, wasn't in stock I went with the cousin of the Hewlett-Packard clan--the Compaq. I've avoided Compaq for the main reason that no one I know who owns one has ever had anything nice to say (these were mostly 'books from the late 90's early 00's)...but hey no HP I had to consider the post merger Compaq line. I wanted something smaller and lighter than my desktop replacement with a 15inch screen at 8.5LBS.While the centrino processor doesnot make me want to do cartwheels, I can say that it is more than adequate for downloading pdfs and backing up movies/music. The pluses of the 'book consist of the great screen (I have the HD Brightview screen), touchpad with dedicated scroll.Some of the things I'm not thrilled about are the lack of a spring loaded media reader (the SD cards are small and hard to pull out)and the recessed DVD/CD drive button. But overall I can forgive these small "things" for the affordable price (...).
This product worked in my HP Laserjet 1020. I print very little, so I can't comment on anything related to longevity. But the quality of the print is fine.
Bought it nearly a year ago and still works great. Charger can be used anywhere in the world because it is a dual voltage charger, but you need to buy the pin adapter from any local electronics store. The batteries are still working. The indicator on the charger tells you that batteries are being charged (orange) and then goes off to indicate charge complete.
I just love these Kodak Kits. it has everything basic things you need not more not less. and of course can't beat the price in Amazon.
This product is quite useful and as advertised simple and easy to use for the connections of this type for your connection needs this product works very well for you.
I bought an access point and a wireless card for my laptop. Unpacked the access point, plugged it into my hub, used the utility to change the SID and then installed the wireless card into my laptop, set the card to &quot;Infrastructure&quot; and was off and running. All this took about 10 minutes.I recently purchased a wireless card for my Visor (from Xircom) and it works with the Linksys access point perfectly!My setup couldn't have been easier!!
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.
The D-Link DIR-655 is an excellent product that has performed flawlessly for me. The setup instructions were excellent and easily understood. I do not know the range limits of this device because it simply works anywhere I want to use my laptop computer in my home which is well over 2000 square feet. This device has my highest recommendations.
I looked all around for a camera that cost $200 or less and this camera beat out the competion. The 3.1 MegaPixels allow for higher resolution than the other $200 cameras. The camera is very easy to use in that all you have to do is turn the dial, point, (zoom if you want to [it has 3x optical, digital zoom is pointless]) and shoot. The multiple settings that are available make the camera that much better. Then to upload the pictures to a computer, you just need to plug the cable into the camera and computer and they are automatically downloaded(Windows XP) or use the included software to move the pictures from camera to computer. Printing the pictures is easy and they come out looking great. Some pictures taken with the CX6330 can be seen at http://www.oregonstate.edu/~sedlers/amazonOh yeah, the deals in the stores that advertise this camera in the Sunday newspapers are great!!! Be sure to check those out.
My new Camera and accessory kit arrived within a reasonable time and in good shape. I have ordered several times in the past and have always had a good experience. Priceing is always better. I saved over $30 on this set by using Amazon.com.
It works. I can take the full speed of my internet connection without an ethernet socket but a USB
Product quality is good .. is according to the price paid .. recommend this product is just what I needed..all ok
I've been looking for one of these for a while but before i buy iti need to know how long the battery lasts, if you have this product please let me know how long the battery last. Thanks
It's a great set of phones, seriously. I bought these in Australia (residing in Australia) at $$AUD which translates roughly $$ but still consider it worth the buy.You can get this for half the price here, so believe me it's worth it!The plusses for this product are listed in most all other reviews; I'll mention the drawbacks to this product.Obviously no one likes spending the extra second to 'squeeze' the earbuds so that they fit in your ear.But they WILL fit in your ear, and won't fall out (I have had them in my ears for 3 hours in a row and have no problem with them fitting).They come with extra ear plugs; which are in different shapes and sizes. MAKE SURE these come with your headset since the ones already one mine didn't fit in my ear properly; I used one of the other earbuds.Aside from that, great bass; it pretty much DOES drown out most all other noise - I'm still worried other people around me can hear from my mp3 player! Though I know this isn't the case.Recommended buy; 8.5/10.Jon
I just got mine today,hooked it and set it up at 1080i and tested it using component cables first, much better than 408p. Then I tried dvi cable(included in the box!) did not notice difference from component,maybe it's me but the fact that it upconverts to 720p and 1080i thru component is a great and unique feature.Easy to set up, nice universal remote, slim and user friendly.
This is a point and shoot camera with many options for adjusting for light and scene conditions. I have taken about a 1000 shots since I got it a month ago. I especially like the speed and ease of use. One welcome feature is that when connected to the computer, the camera memory becomes a searchable "drive." The download time to the computer is very fast. It is not a DSLR nor is it a large lense high resolution camera. To get very sharp and clear photos requires a steady hand and careful attention to lighting conditions. In other than ideal conditions, I will make adjustments (which are easy enough to do) to compensate for backlit subjects or high contrast sun and shadow. But I'm always pushing the limits with cameras. I think most users will be very pleased with this sturdy, easy to use lightweight and solid camera.
Used for approx. 50 hours over 5 months. Now constant freezing with any dvd or cd. It appears that this is a common problem with this unit. I can not recommend buying this player.
These memories work perfectly with my Toshiba Satellite Laptop Model A105-S4054.I just opened my Toshiba laptop, took the old memory out, put this new one in and restarted my laptop. And the laptop detected the newly installed memory instantly. The entire setup took less than 5 minutes and i was very happy with the purchase.
I use it with my 13" macbook and it works perfectly. There is room underneath to keep my wacom safe when I am not drawing. It is a solid and stable stand that could be used with any size notebook. It is a near perfect color match for the unibody macbooks... if it were any more perfect it would have an apple logo on it.
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.
First off let me say that i bought this mount a while back from circuit city right before they closed shop, and got it for about half price. So since then its just been pushed under my bed and i just oped the main box just to make sure non of the parts where visable broken.Well i just pulled this from out under the bed yesterday to install it along with a chettah tv mount. So i opened up all of the smaller boxes and got everything spread out on the floor to see what i was working with and behold there was NO instuctions! Since i cant exacly go back to the store where i bought it i decided to go ahead with the install. So i started with the mount and was going to work my way up to the tv. The mount is pretty straight foward with these metal brakets attaching to the wall then the wood exterior pieces snapping onto them. I was installing these with a stud in the middle, so i just pre-drilled the holes for the bottom mount then held it up and screwed it in placed with the supplied lag bolts into the top and bottom center holes (only 2 bolts per bracket).Then i simply snaped on the wood pieces onto the bracket i had mounted and onto the braket that goes above it. I set the next one onto the one i had installed made sure the wood pieces were lined up and marked the holes in the wall. did this process again for the top piece and snaped all the wood pieces on to make sure of fitment and it was perfect.I then installed the glass shelves onto the brakets which i belive i sntalled the brackets up side down because i had to screw the bolts for the glass from the bottom. but everything was secure and seemed really strong so i left it.Just wanted to mention that the quality of the mounts was excellent. They were pretty heavy-duty and would not worry about them giving way at all. Also the wood snap on pieces looked really impresive and so was the thick glass for the shelves.The only downside was the instructions missing, but i dont know if that was omni's or circuit citys fault so i cant take way for that, plus was easy to install anyways.Really gives a modern look that does not look or feel cheap!Worth the money!
After originally purchasing a 6 ft "Cable to Go" and discovering it was garbage, I purchased the Sony extentsion cord. It works great. I use it at work to listen to music from my PC. The cord is long and flexible enough to allow me to move around while wearing my headphones. The connections are tight and the sound quality is not affected with use of this extension cord. This cord is a few more dollars than the "Cable to Go", but very much worth the money. I highly recommend this product.
This speaker sounds fantastic! I have them installed below my second floor eave and they sound absolutely terrific on my patio below. The sound is so full and rich, you would think you were sitting in your family room listening. I would definately recommend these to anyone looking for a great pair of speakers that won't break the bank.
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 had a tough time at first getting to know the keyboard, then the cd burner went out. Sony tech suggested I restore the whole system. I did and lost all my downloads. Then discovered the cd burner was bad. Sony tech came out and replaced it. I haven`t had any problems since. It works fast and is very convenient. I finally LOVE it.
There is not much to go wrong with this item. I just wish it lasts more than the original one.
this product worked as good or better than was expected for the price. The product met OEM specifications and was a breeze to install. Well worth the buy.
These cartridges are fully functional in my HP printer (PSC 1600) and are significantly cheaper than new cartridges. They are not generic - they were originally HP branded products, with an HP stamp in the plastic casing. Recharged and resold at 1/5 of the price. Excellent deal - a relief, really, from overpriced ink.
This is the greatest thing I've bought in a long time. Forget about maps. Forget about getting lost. Now you can enjoy the scenery on your trip instead of trying to find yourself on a map or stopping for directions.
This is the third Archos product that I have purchased. I had the Gmini404 which I was very pleased with but I ran out of space on the hard drive. So, I couldn't wait to get the 160gb Archos 504. It is absolutely fabulous. I have spent the last three days ripping my entire collection to the Archos--about 3,000 tracks and I still have room to spare for photos, movies, notes, etc. The controls take a little getting used to, you definitely have to look at the unit to navigate around. A touchscreen would be a nice addition. That's the only criticism that I have and it's really a very small complaint.I have Shure E3 sound isolating headphones & coupled with the 504, you are transported to another place. I can't praise the player enough. If you love music, do yourself a favor and spring for the Archos 504 with really good headphones like Shure. You won't regret it.I adore my 504; why would anyone bother with an IPod?????
I was in need of a splitter for our new Dish-less, and cable-less, entertainment set up. Upon research, this add on item proved just the ticket. No big surprises, it just works. No dirt added to the signal, clean pass through.Thank you.
although the handle can be folded, but it's still too big to carry around when you travel,heat is not strong, it takes long to dry your hair.and the noise level is just so high, make you deaf!
Yes, it does come with the Lyra, but we all lose little flimsy pieces of plastic all the time. It makes carrying your Lyra much easier, and I use it about everytime I listen to my MP3 player. Well worth getting.
This radio is great! The day after I received it, we received aSevere Thunderstorm Warning--the alert and the red light immediately went off! The only thing I have a complaint about is the fact that it doesn't show the length of time for the alerts and/or warnings. We have had numerous watches and warnings and the radio lived up to its expectations. All in all I think every home should have a weather radio and this is the one they should get!
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.
Works great, easily record on cheap DVD-RAM (8 hours on EP) setting. You do not have to leave unit on it starts and stops automatically, programs, easily. Cheap unit for under $100. You can always burn the saved movies to a DVD-R for perminant use.
Why spend more for a backup battery? This one works fine as a primary battery as well.
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.
I get asked all the time how I "painted" my MacBook Pro red -- it's pretty incredible what a spectacle it is -- in a good way! I swear, I should become a traveling salesperson, this case looks so good!BUT, there is one issue -- primarily that the fit is so tight that the underside has developed about an inch long crack from one of the corners, and I've only had it about a month.I intend to contact the manufacturer and see if I can get a replacement because otherwise, this was a great buy.
I purchased this card after deciding that PhysX is enabled in Portal and some other games (see Nvidia's supported titles for PC). Since I have a 4800+ AMD (dual core), I wanted to help out my processor to do Physics in game. The card does just that. I gained 2400 on 3DMark putting my HD5770 to just shy of 9000 on 3D score. This is wonderful. I'm sure when I upgrade my CPU to the Phenom II 965 4x, that my score will go up even more. Now that I have PhysX with my ATI card, I don't feel left out. Be sure to download the driver for this card from Nvida. You'll need the full download that was released awhile back, and then the current "Profile update" download to complete the install to most current. And yes, the Nvida PhysX drivers work fine with the ATI drivers.Have fun and good gaming!Whiplock
I bought this router to create a wireless network for a new iMac (802.11n) and aging Dell laptop (802.11g) with a cable modem. It was easy to setup and works great. The signal strength on both computers is strong throughout my abode, through all kinds of walls.It has all kinds of options (which I don't really use). If there is a flaw, I'd say it is the USB port, which is basically useless. You have to install software on your computer for it to recognize the port. And only one computer can use the device at a time. And the software you need to install is Windows-only. I'm hoping a future firmware update will provide enhanced capabilities.
Simply - They don't work!Too small for a refund request. These are sort of a "scam" product.They have no effect whatsoever on RF in modern telephones.ji
Great product at a good price.With other items my order came to over $25.00 and was shipped FREE! This is why I shop Amazon.com
I had this headset for about four months before it broke down. Specifically, the mic stopped working unless I pinched the cable in just the right way. At first I thought that moving the mic up and down had weakened some wire inside of the joint, but after I opened it up that didn't seem to be the case. Something inside of the thick, main wire that extends from the base of the headset had failed and as a result I couldn't use the mic at all. (I've actually had a similar problem with another Microsoft product - namely the wireless dongle for Xbox controllers or wireless headsets has a weak wire that breaks and requires pinching in just the right fashion...).While it worked this headset was great, but once the mic broke I stopped using it. Since I've had two MS products break down in their wires, I'm tempted to think that it was more than just bad luck. I'd shop around a bit before settling on this headset just to be sure there aren't more reliable manufacturers out there...
I bought 3 Transcend 2GB memory cards and they were here in 2 days! Packaging was great and I loved the fast shipping. The price was unbelievable and they work perfect. Glad I purchased them!
I used the mini ccd's with my Sony Mavica digital camera. Camera would burn to cd then I coud transfer them on diff pc's off the disks.
This my 2nd set of Bose Companion 3 speakers. Both had the same problem after years of use. One of the satellite speakers goes dead. You have to listen to music at a loud volume in order to hear the highs no matter how much you lower the sub. It sucks! I thought maybe I did something to damage my first set and it was years later so there was no warranty. The 2nd set did the same thing to me after about 2 years of regular use. I don't pound the speakers or listen to music at a ridiculous volume so I was upset that this second investment died on me the same as the first.The speakers still work but I now have to listen to everything in mono with way too much bass. and I turn the sub all the way down. There is SOME sound that comes out of the other satellite speaker but it's so soft, you can barely hear it. And I have to turn the volume a little louder for the highs to come through. If I turn the puck volume down too much, everything sounds muffled. It's not the speakers, it's the connection behind the sub. I can switch the speakers out and it's always that one side that sounds like crap.Pros: small, takes up very little room. Cons: doesn't last long.I will not invest in another bose computer speaker system again.
Used this navigator to go from Green Bay, WI to Cleveland, OH I typed in the address in Cleveland and it took us right there.On the way back the wife was driving and missed a turn and we ended up lost in Chicago without a map. The C340 recalculated and gave us directions to get out of Chicago which save me from a lot of cussing as the last time we got lost in Chicago it took us 4 hours to get out.GREAT product
I had a dedicated theater room with a fixed screen that I needed to make more toddler friendly. I came to the tough decision of turning the dedicated theater room into a general media room. I had to get rid of the fixed screen and get a pull up screen so I can place a tv behind it to watch. Initially, I was scared off from manual screens by all the talk of waves in the screens. Some had even mentioned that the screens were wavy the instant they put it up. I decided to take a chance and purchase this to see how bad it was.I installed it last night, and I'm happy to report that there were no waves at all. The screen was perfect. I cant speak for its longevity, but I hope it remains this way. I was also concerned about going from my fixed screen, which has a 1.3 gain, to this one which is 1.1 gain. Again, I'm happy to report that it made no difference and the picture looked just as good, if not better, than the screen I was using.The screen was very easy to install, but I do have to give a couple of negative remarks. First, it doesnt come with parts to hang the screen on the ceiling. This was a little annoying to find out. You get excited and want to hang it up quickly, only to find out you need to run to home depot to buy a chain or hook to hang from the ceiling. Even with wall mounting, you still need to go out and purchase screws. Nothing major, but very annoying. The second thing is the screen does have an odor to it. Its nothing that will make you sick, but it is there. I'm hoping it doesnt last long.All in all, I was very surprised and pleased with the screen. For the cost, you cant beat it. My fixed screen, which I made myself, cost me almost as much as this one did.UPDATE:Well, it didnt take long to start developing waves. I had pretty much left the screen down and it was fine. Once I started to retract it and leave it retracted, i noticed waves starting to develop. Was hoping it would take longer than a couple of weeks for this to happen....
Horrible! Worked for only a week then stopped working and I couldn't get it to work in any other car either! Don't buy invest in a more expensive one that won't break so quickly.
Pros:Fits smoothly in PCI slot.ConsMicrosoft drivers and Netgear drivers do not seem to support this device in Windows 7 and by reading other reviews some flavors or Vista and XP pro. In my experience it did not work with an XP pro box but did work in a Win2K box I had around. As far as I know Netgear does not plan to develop certified drivers for Vista or Windows 7.Location of antenna at back of case greatly reduces signal sensitivity. You pretty much need to be in the same room as the access point for this to work.If this is the level of support to be expected from a name brand product I will in the future purchase a no name generic adapter or router at 1/3 the price and feel better about just throwing it away when I cannot find drivers for an OS.
I did a whole lot of research before I bought one of these badboys.My first choice was a Palm LifeDrive, however I did a ton of reading and there are a slew of problems with there built in 4gb CF drive. There is also NO way to switch batterys on the go, which is a HUGE downside. Overall the LifeDrive really isn't any better than the x50v, I feel it is much worse.1) You can't switch batterys on the LD2) You can't repair the CF drive yourself without killing the warranty3) Doesn't compare to the dedicated intel 2700g 16mb gfx cardNow to the Axim.1) Sound quality is superb. I bought this to replace my ipod, and I must say, this puppy puts the ipods quality to shame. You can get a software equalizer and tweak your sound.2) Battery Life is good to me, you can buy a portable charger that takes double aa's, ideally you want 4 nimh batterys, 2500MAs are best. It will charge it 3 or more times on the go.3) Graphics are amazing.4) Productivity is amazing.Overall I would highly suggest this PDA.
Good luck if you would ever need customer support from this company. Expect to wait on hold NO LESS THAN 45 minutes to 1 hour and STILL NOT GET ANYTHING but recorded messages!!! I got some Email support "answers." The answers did not work. I wrote back. Each time support wrote back, they came across as petulant and condescending. I even searched their support website for solutions. The bottom line is I could never get their Router up and running.If I could give D-Link a negative 10 on Amazon's review page, I would, but it only gives me a chance to offer a 1 through 5.
Replacing the old battery was a snap, remove a few screws to release the plate over the battery compartment, slide out the old battery, unhook two battery leads, reconnect leads to the replacement battery, slide the replacement back into the compartment, and screw back on the plate holding the battery in its compartment. I then plugged the UPS in to let the replacement battery charge. After charging for 12 hours I tried the UPS and it worked just like a new device.
The device works, but the sound quality is poor. I get much better sound using a cassette adapter
In my day (15 years ago), a typical manual SLR had a max of 1/1000 shutter speed and a 50mm lens. Today, most manual SLR's have a max of 1/2000 and a zoom lens. The Vivitar V4000 camera is a modern-day entry-level SLR. The K-mount lens mount was developed by Pentax and incorporated in the extremely popular Pentax K-1000 released in the 1970s and sold as new until being discontinued by Pentax recently. The K-mount is pretty much THE lens mount for manual focus lenses and is shared across several manufacturer's lines: Pentax, Vivitar, Olympus, and Chinon to name a few, so you can expect to find a variety of lenses (new and used) at just about every camera shop in town. A K-mount lens made in the '80s will fit a '00s K-mount camera.As you look at the camera front, the knob on the right at the top is the film rewinder. The flash shoe is in the middle, the knob next to it on the left is the film speed and shutter speed selector, and the film winder is on the far left. A ring around the base of the lens sets the aperture, from f3 to f22 (or maybe f16, I can't recall exactly). Hands-off shutter cable release is the inexpensive screw-in type, widely used and available everywhere.Light metering is 3 LED lights - 1 red over, 1 green in, 1 red under, and averages the frame (I don't believe center-weighted is available but I could be wrong). The batteries power the meter only, so you can still use the camera if the batteries die (something that autofocus cameras can't do).If you missed your chance to get a Pentax K-1000 fresh from the Asahi factory, you'll be pleased to know you can get the updated competitive product now.
My experience with the Elph S410 has been a love affair from the very first picture I snapped. I was used to using a 2.0 megapixel, 8 year old Kodak digital which weighs at least 4-5 times as much as the Elph and is twice as large. I have always been partial to Canon cameras since I bought my first Canon AE-1 SLR about 20 years ago. Even so, I shopped extensively before selecting this camera. It is easy to use and has an adequate zoom for most situations. There is no comparison between the quality of the photos between this 4.0 megapixel and my old Kodak, but all I can say is that the pictures come out very sharp and the colors are incredibly true. I fully intend to buy a digital SLR 8.0 or higher MP camera in the future, but this little sweetheart is a great camera in the mean time. The battery is rechargeable using the charger adapter which comes with the camera. I also purchased the Accessory kit which includes a carry bag large enough to carry the camera, the manuals, the charger and the spare battery that comes with the kit. It is even large enough to carry your wallet and other items so you can use it as a "purse" if you so desire.The camera comes with a fairly small CompactFlash media card, so I would recommend purchasing a larger one if you don't want to spend your time constantly downloading and deleting pictures. With a 256MB card I can take a couple hundred pictures without downloading for quite a long time. You can directly connect the camera to your PC or a direct print printer to do your download with a USB cable or you can use a media reader. The charge on the battery lasts a very long time. I have not actually calculated it in hours, but I keep the camera with me most of the time and it usually lasts through 5 or 6 shooting sessions if I don't use the viewing feature (which uses a ton of your battery life!). Having the extra battery charged up and ready in the case makes it a snap to swap them when needed. It takes a little over an hour to recharge one of the batteries. This is so superior to the older digital cameras that I am in heaven! It took absolutely awesome pictures when we visited the Grand Canyon earlier this year.The Elph has an impressive list of features including the ability to set it to manual if you prefer setting up a photo that way. I usually keep it on auto, but have used the manual feature a few times and it works great either way. Both the media card and the battery are very easy to remove and reinsert.It is extremely lightweight and compact and it fits in the palm of your hand. Although there is smaller media than the CompactFlash used by other cameras, this was a bonus for me as I already owned 2 CompactFlash media cards from my Kodak which work in the Elph.I just cannot get over the quality of this little camera. Amazon offered it for a very nice price. If you are looking for a great little versatile camera, check this one out. I am sure you won't be sorry!
You can't beat all of the features this receiver offers for the price. The only draw back is the amp. The amp is not very powerful. I had an older Pioneer 500w that had lots more juice.
This cord has been used from my home theater system. It hangs down and isn't tugged or anything. Almost immediately the cord had a "cut out" position where if it were dangling from a certain angle one of the headphones would cut out. Very annoying but I got this for like $3 w/shipping so it's cheap.I've recently picked up a pair of Sennheiser HD 202 headphones and the cord is long enough that I do not have to use this anymore.Ease of use: 5 because it plugs in like it's supposed to.Sound Quality: 2 because it cuts out and is cheaply made.
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".
the binoculars is ok, though not as good as I had expected. but on the whole, good product and good seller.
Ok - I bought several bags and tested them and found this to be the best for me. The sling is sturdy - it holds my super zoom lens with the attached body on it. it is sturdy and has tons of room. I highly reccommned it!
Highs: B+Mids: B+Bass: BSkype: AThese headsets are not all that great for music or gaming. They have good overall sound reproduction, very clear across all frequencies but they lack punch. They do just fine when used for TV shows, some movies and casual music.The main reason I got them is for Skype, since they have a great mic. There is no way a person on the other end can tell it is a VOIP call.The other issue being, they feel like they are pressing against your ears and you will start adjusting them again and again after a while and that becomes irritating.For: Skype, TV Shows, Casual MusicNot For: Bass, Serious music lovers & gamers
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...
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 is an awful product. i purchased it less than one hour ago and i'm going to return it. its very hard to find a station that will play well. on my home stereo it plays fair, but they have something for that already which is at least 20 dollars cheaper. do not buy this unless you live in an area with very few FM stations. yeah. then go ahead buy it. if you live in LA or any other highly populated area with a million radio stations skip it. those four star reviews.. perhaps u live in a desert. but for city folk... this is a waste of money.
Easy to use right out of the box. Works as advertised. The super saver shipping was as slow as molasses 11 Days total. I paid 34.95 at Amazon and the day I recieved it I went to Costco by coincidence and they had it for 26 bucks no waiting, go figure.But I think it's a great little device. Buy 2 of them though because someone always wants to borrow it.
These headphones do a great job. I have used them in a number of different applications, and they effectively "cancel" the white noise in all circumstances.Plane: I was blown away at how much noise I had been dealing with all these years while not wearing noise canceling headphones. These did a great job of making various cross-country and trans-pacific flights a lot easier. I have had less jetlag and find myself pretty grateful that I purchased them. In fact, I found that even with the volume all the way at the lowest, it was too loud since there was no background white noise to compete with.Work: I work with some people who like to talk a lot, and it sometimes gets in the way of getting my work done. Believe it or not, when I wear these headphones, I literally cannot hear anybody. I don't notice anything that is happening around me, and it is quite incredible.My only issue is the comfort. I have relatively small ears, but I find they get sore after 8 hours wearing them... I guess that's to be expected - and I don't think it has anything to do with who produces them (phillips, Bose, or anyone else) - I think after 8 hours of your ears getting smashed down, that they'll hurt.Regarding durability issues, I'd say they are fine. i don't know what to say when people complain that their electronics are flimsy - that's just the nature of electronics - they're made of plastic, and that means you have to be careful with them. You can't jerk them around, drop them on the floor, or be rough with them like you could with something completely metal. it just isn't ok for any product. Handle them appropriately, and you will be fine.Overall, great product. Purchase them (or at least some noise canceling headphones) especially if you travel a lot. Good luck!
I bought an Apex DVD player 2 months ago. And yesterday, it broke down - the colors were all distorted in the output. So, I call tech support, which was reasonably fast in answering my call. Told them about the problem and they asked me to send it back - they have a SHORT 3 month warranty - to add to this, the Customer Service Rep said that the warranty does not cover "service charges" for repair and I had to argue with him until he agreed that it was covered. Next, it says clearly in the APEX LIMITED WARRANTY that the buyer pays for shipping to APEX but APEX pays for shipping back to the customer. They tried to give me an "internal policy" saying that customer pays both ways shipping. I told them that, as it says at the bottom of the warranty, the warranty gives the customer certain legal rights. So, they shouldn't claim any false information in such an important document and not follow what they are claiming. They claimed it was a "misprint".BOTTOM LINE: This company is about LIES and NOT HONORING LEGAL DOCUMENTS. If you don't care about respect for the customer, then go ahead and buy Apex. For me, I will be adding a few bucks to buy a Panasonic, at least I know I won't be treated like a fool.
We needed room so the monster speakers had to go. These little guys really sound amazing, and I don't miss my 12" Pioneers. Granted, I don't blast it like in my younger days, but these have plenty of volume, bass, and clarity. Great price too.
I wanted a high quality USB cable at a reasonable price and I wanted it fairly quickly. That's why I looked on Amazon. The cable works fine. The price was far less that I would have paid locally. As has been my experience with Amazon, the product got here very quickly.
I needed a new vcr for the kids to use to play some ot the older videos. I have a very old panasonic but needed another vcr for the basement. This unit was very easy to setup but the noise while playing a tape require to turn the volume on the tv to hear the movie. Also the picture quality is very poor compared to the old panasonic I already have. A lot of nice features but quality is very poor. I am sending it back now. Beware it does not have the same quality as the older panasonic.
Personally, I love this thing! No batteries to buy, it's small, it holds a lot of songs, and it sounds good! My only complaint is that fingerprints get on it easily. Buy one!
this is a great camera! i'll be honest, i did alot of research and did find that certain comparable models made by cannon have a little more crispness when all the way zoomed in on the digital image, but personally, i trust nikon as a brand more than cannon. mostly its because the nikon uses the standard F-mount, so even my nearly 30 year old pro lenses that were originally purchased to work on a nikon f2 WORK with this camera! yes, they dont auto-focus or use all the built-in features of the newer computerized lenses, but they work manually as they did on my f2. cannon is only apparently compatible with the newer computerized AF lenses.in the end, i hightly recommend this camera. however, if you have a bunch of AF cannon lenses already, you're probably not reading this. :D
Great bins for birdwatching! Wide lens to let in lots of light so you can catchup with flying birds easily. Lightish weight, clear vision,rubberised for inevitable knocks and drops. Have bought 4 pairs over the years. Excellant for learner birders, naturewatchers.
I can talk and still do my cooking and baking . This is the handiest in the kitchen. Now a phone call doesn't stop me from my work.
I received the correct spring loaded stylus that I ordered. I have problems with the stylus falling out of the Tungsten T holder. I had this problem before I ordered the replacement. If I insert the stylus with the pointed end UP, it doesn't fall out. Not exactly as it should be but plenty good enough to prevent me from losing it again.
The flash works well and is a great addition to my Nikon collection.It does take some seconds in starting up which could be a downside to it, but then of course it is not the high end camera, so that might be expected.
I am not a highly knowledgeable connoisseur of different monitor technologies -- just a guy who stares at monitors 12-18 hours per day for work and wants what they display to look good. This one looks _great_ and I still cannot believe that, already in April 2007, it was available for under $300. That's a significantly better price/performance mix than the competition. I'm sure LCD prices will continue falling by 25-40% per year, but for now this Samsung is king of the hill.
I ordered this cd player/radio to mount under my kitchen cabinets. The cd player would not open. We had already made holes in the cabinets. They sent me a replacement which was also broken. The cd player will not work. I have been informed that none of them work due to a defect. So I can't take it down and send it back because I have made holes in the cabinets.
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.
This seems like a great product at first. Printed nice pictures but then all of a sudden I see I am having to change the cartridge every time I turn around. So I am not gettieng the promised 40 pictures. It more like 28 pictures maybe 30 from each cartridge. Whats odd is I can take out the cartridge and pull on it a couple of times and there is a ton of film still left on the cartride. Looks like the cartridges are very cheaply made. When you do the math the cartridge and a pack of paper costs 28 dollars thats not such a great bargain.
I've had this item for over 8 years, and it has worked great. Several times I needed different card sizes and this unit takes 3 sizes. Also, I am able to use it for my ipod charging, which is very convenient. I highly recommend this product.
We bought this when our standard size salad shooter finally broke. We had hoped this 'Pro' model would fuction like the standard size, but be sturdier and made better. We were wrong. The 'Pro' model is the same plastic quality as the standard model, just bigger. In this case 'Bigger' is 'Worse'. It takes more room to store the tool; it is noiser, and, being bigger, there is more room in the shredder and the shredder feed for whatever you are shredding to get stuck, and hence, wasted. On the noise side, it is in the category of 'power tool' - not as loud as a skilsaw, but louder than a sabre saw, for example. This is a tool I regret buying and I will replace it soon - even before it breaks.
First, check the user forums on the MAC website. Look at the comments from users of ITunes who've tried to use recent upgrades.Second, try to find customer support.(...and I haven't even mentioned the terrible battery. I have a 40 gig, and I rarely can get more than 4 hours of play-time from a charge.)
After I got this in the mail, I tried it and only 1 of the 2 ports worked. There is not a lot to this product so when only half of it works, it doesn't leave a good impression.
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas to go with her getting the Leapster for Christmas....this game didn't get opened for about 3 weeks after, it didn't interest her until then....and that was where the interest stopped. While it does allow your kids to have some creativity, it is a boring game for kids, and we cannot give this away to anyone we know with a Leapster because they feel the same about it.
I have a previous model of this case that I bought in Walmart about 6 months ago. I actually like this one better since it does the same thing, hold six drives, but also has a smaller profile. Each drive fits snugly into an individual elastic net type compartment within the case then the case zippers shut. It's made for the full size drives but all sizes will fit. Here's a cool tip: Use labels to identify what's on the drive. I have a Brother label maker and I set the font to really small and attached the label to the drive so I can easily identify what's on it without placing it in the computer.
This item was extremely easy to use. I set it up out of the package in 2 minutes and it worked right away. Simple and it works!
Pro:-shipped quick! (ordered Friday, received Monday)-works like a charm, no static or distortion-clear audio quality-fits well into the cassette player with no issues-adequate cord length to reach the back of a carCons:-the cord can gets tangled easily if not boundOverall this is a great product! Works as advertised and is cheap!! The only improvement would be to include a retractable cord or have it be in a spiral to reduce tangling and clutter
This camera case is the perfect size for my digital camera. I have a Kodac camera, and it fits great. I also can fit 3 sets of replacement batteries and my spare memory card. It is very durable, i have had it for a couple of years now, with no wear issues. It is a compact size, which I like. To give you an idea of it's size, it is as tall as your digital camera, and about as twice as wide as your camera's width. If you are looking for a little durable camera case, this one is for you!
The Canon Cartridges are what I have been using & they work well, so I am happy with them. I am disappointed with myself for not reading the details of the offer better as I thought the Glossy Paper was the full-size, 8 1/2 x 11 sheets, not the 4x6 size. Note to self: "Pay Attention!"
I lost the USB for my printer and this one works awesome. Great price on a high quality product. I would recommend highly!!!
The screw is way too short! Did not attach. Dealer said it wasbecause my screw hole is stripped. It is not stripped, as I stilluse the original to wall charge the Sky Caddie. So, if I want to getmy money back I have to spend another $5 to send the cable back (sofar $10 in shipping) to get $10 refund.
It works great. Price was cheap with $10 rebate. Shipping from Amazon is always the best there is.
Used constantly since I bought them for privacy while on the laptop. Comfortable and sound quality is excellent.
As soon as you turn this tuner to the chosen channel all static cuts out and yo get nothing but crystal clear music
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.
I've had this TV for 6 months now and am still awed by the HD picture (coming from cable). The color and clarity are just incredible. I highly recommend DLP over plasma - the image is smooth and continuous, rather than the pixel grid visible on some plasma screens, no burn-in issues either.I have no concerns with the remote (as others have stated), since I was able to easily program the cable set-top box remote to take over its functions.Combine this with an HD-capable DVR unit and you'll be in TV heaven.
I have had Western Digital, Maxtor & Seagate 750G (The Seagate didn't work at all). This drive was so easy to install on my Imac with 400 firewire and I quickly backed up 250 gig of photos. Slight hum of the fan but not as loud as my maxtor. I am going to buy another one since they are stackable and will continue to add them as I need more space. I like the 500G size since I have all my photos backed up on 2 drives and burned to disk as well. I dont trust any hard drive to last forever and will remove a drive once full and keep in a safe place. It is very fast to get in and retrieve/edit my large .tif files. It also looks very nice.
Had a set of 10X50's but left them at home. Purchased this set and I can't believe the difference. Clearer, closer and it came with a tripod adapter and case. In this case the extra $ was worth it.
I bought this because I needed demagnetized tools to do a hard drive upgrade on one of my computers. This it came with everything I needed and then some. I wish it came with the anti static wrist strap but those are cheap to buy anyways. I think this is good for anybody needing to do basic computer repairs.
I'm a 54 year old man and it's been a month since receiving my first Ipod - the 8gb Ipod Nano 2nd Gen. Since that time I've spent time loading it with music and listening to it.Ipod device-It's small and thin, but even my big fingers have no trouble with the controls. I can read the text without my reading glasses but a choice of larger print would be a nice future feature.Itunes-I've loaded about 40 CD's onto it via Itunes. Much to my surprise, I like the Itunes user interface. It's anticipates my desired actions and allows me to perform many functions eg. my brother wanted to hear a song that I'd ripped to AAC format but he uses MP3 - I was able to convert it within Itunes fairly easily.I've restricted my Itunes to Ipod interface actions to the SYNC operation and have yet to attempt to exclude music on Itunes from being downloaded into my Itunes. The SYNC operation to date has been fast and painless.As with any good piece of software, simple operations are ready-to-go for the novice on Day 1. I expect to spend the necessary time to become familiar with the more advanced features.Earphones-I don't like the bud earphones that are included with this and many other portable music devices - my ears just don't fit that big knobby thing. I'll be looking into one of these other earphones I've seen that have a smaller semi-funnel appendage that goes into the ear canal that may work better but my budget is tight.Auto transmitter cradle-The cup holder-like cradle providing an FM transmitter works just fine for playing my music from the Ipod and thru my car stereo system. The only negative here is that the cup holder is down at a lower level and I cannot see the display on the Ipod.Summary-My first Ipod is well thought out and it would seem that feedback to Apple from users of all the previous Ipod versions have helped produce a well engineered, although not perfect, portable music device.
I've bought two of these laptops recently. The first one was for me and it has performed flawlessly. It is a great machine, good price.But the second one was intended for my dad. He received it, but the screen was black, you could see a bit but was black. Toshiba technical service said that was the "inverter", changed that but it didn't worked. Now we are waiting screen replacement.This laptop is very good, I give it only 4 stars because of the lemon I've got.
It is a pretty good product and gets the job done. It detects the right frequencies and speed traps (w/cams). However I have noticed the radar detector does not catch all cops. There have been times I've seen a cop before my detector picks it up (I would have to be directly behind the cop). I solely got it so it would be a reminder for me not to speed (esp in California). So my purpose it served, however, if your looking to get away with speeding I suggest do more research.
Well I Have read up on this product and reviewed that there were a lot of complaints about the Hard drive's Fan being too loud, And I Thought it would be as loud as everyone said. It's Not That Bad. It's Very Easy To Use. I've Had a LaCie And Maxtor Which both did not work for me after I purchased a new PC. I can say that this was worth every Penny I spent on it. As Said The Fan is NOT As Loud As " Airplanes flying over " I'm so used to the sound it doesn't even bother me.
It turned out the device I purchased this for (WD My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive) came with a cable but I'm glad I bought this one because it is longer.
We bought this tv 4 months ago and now it won't stay on. It just turns itself off after a couple minutes. The warranty was for 90 days and therefore, we're 1 month out of warranty. Disney was no help, telling us the tv was no longer in production and we should take it to a repair shop. The repair shop said it would be about $150 to fix. Absolutely a ripoff!
I'm at this page now, looking for the warranty and return policy for this piece of junk. While I love the player itself, I hate that it died on me after less than 20 hours of use (over a 3 1/2 month window!).It's also a shame that you can't do any seeking without the remote control. I found that rather lacking and very annoying when I wanted to rewind a scene a few seconds. Where's that remote again?My advice is to buy a unit with better reliability!
I was able to get my first computer online in about 15 minutes. If you have RoadRunner in NYC you should specify your primary computer's private IP address when prompted for the MAC address for the router to use. Otherwise, you won't be able to connect. It's also a good idea to write down your current network configuration (run "ipconfig /all"). I had to specify my ISP's DNS names.The router web page configuration is super-easy to use. Under Advanced->Ports, I told the router to forward all FTP, HTTP, and TELNET traffic to my computer (normally it blocks this). IMPORTANT: You have to do an extra configuration step which isn't explained in the user guide...Its hard to tell if your web server is accessible from outside. You will know if it works by specifying your router's IP address...If you want a DNS name for your web/ftp server then checkout ...Connecting my 2nd computer was a snap, just plugged in the ethernet cablE ...and, BAM! You have to turn on Printer and File Sharing to allow the computers to see each other in Network Neighborhood and map each other's drives.Connecting my laptop was interesting. The laptop uses a Dell wireless network PCI card and the Dell RG 1150 wireless base station. I plugged the base station into the router with an ethernet cable and got internet connectivity (LOOK MA, NO WIRES!). However, the base station was creating a separate network from the router. I could access the internet but could not see my first two computers.I called NetGear tech support and was told by the tech guy that I would have to configure the RG 1150 to be a "transparent bridge". On the RG1150, I turned off NAT, DHCP Server, and said "Bridge to ethernet" and everything worked! Now I can wirelessly transfer files from my laptop to my PCs!
This radar detector does what it's designed and advertized to do. Maybe the Valentine is better, but the x50 seems to have relatively few false positives (especially after I reduced the X-band sensitivity in the City mode.) It's relatively cheap insurance.
Bought this machine to use as a monitor for a camera in our main work space. Perfect for the job. Good, clear picture. Simple operation. Unobtrusive. I even like the color.
I've had the HP 4705 for about a week now. Very impressed with the screen clarity. Nice solid feel to the metal case. The touch pad was almost useless at first because it would jump to the left when you wanted to up, or it would jump to the right when you wanted to go down. Rather frustrating. However, in fooling with the settings, I found that you can reduce the sensitivity of the pad, and lo and behold, it works right now. :-) Guess it's sort of like how Windows 3.1 came with an impossible double click speed. (Microsoft finally got the double click speed set right in new versions of Windows.) Maybe HP will take a hint and have the touch pad default to a less sensitive setting in the future.
For the money this system is excellent. It performed well from the start. While it is easy to set up I have to learn some of the details for storing data and using it. Shipped quickly and accurately from the vendor.
I am glad I got this one because its small size. Its very clear hooked up with a weather ready Lil' Will antenna. I really like the scan feature and the weather access.
I have not used this product, however it looks solid and handy, though very inexpensive. I expect the sound quality to be good. I have bought gadgets from this seller previously, based on them, I do not have to guess, the product must be good. The seller is an excellent person, packing, shipping, and promptness in mailing is great.
My brother and I decided to get this for my mom (SueSue) for Christmas because last year I got a TomTom Go 300 due to chronically getting lost in a new city. We were SO impressed with that TomTom that we got this newer, smaller technology. It is EVEN better than mine. It acquired satellite RIGHT out of the box and was accurate in calculating routes. Seriously, TomTom is comparable to the $2500 system in my boyfriend's Accura. Seriously! My mom loves us SO much now that she cannot get lost anymore. :)
Searched for this dryer after trying it in a hotel and loving how great my hair looked. Still happy with the way it dries my hair, but have found the same problem others have with the retractable cord. It worked great for a month and now will not retract. A bit of a nuisance that spoils overall satisfaction, but still worth buying.
I really liked this item. its great for when I run & has a radio & not to mention lots of space for all my music & photos
I am very disappointed with Zune. Zune loaded my music from iPod easily enough. The Marketplace was horrible, very difficult to use. I was also very disappointed with the accessories that were available, meaning there were next to none. I do not recommend spending this kind of money on this product when the iPod has clearly seperated itself as a superior product that is tried and true.
The Escort Passport 8500 was terrible right from the start. The display stopped functioning after a few weeks. We sent it back to Escort and they claimed to have repaired it. Once again, it worked for a few weeks and then the display failed again. It had now broken twice less than three months after we bought it. The service technician said that they would replace it. So once again, we paid to ship it back to them. But instead of replacing it with a new one, they simply fixed it again. When we called to find out why they did not keep their promise to replace it, the customer service agent was completely indifferent and rude. He said that they will decide whether or not to replace items and they were not obligated to keep their promises. So all I can say is that Escort is worthless. They have defective products and poor customer service. We have now purchased a Whistler and we are completely satisified. I'm sure there are lots of other units that provide great performance for less money than this one. Don't waste your cash on this overpriced and poorly built piece of garbage.
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.
The best parts about this are it's simplicity and self-contained design. For most basic lens-cleaning operations, this has everything you need in a nice compact package. Works as advertised, used it on my Canon SX10IS to get dust and fingerprints off the lens.
The rear speakers in Accords stink. The Bostons make a huge difference, and are optimum efficiency for the 12-15 watts per channel that their head units deliver. Most people will think it unnecessary to replace the frontAccord speakers; those are pretty decent as is.
Super stylish bag. Sharp red lining and lots of internal compartments which keeps everything neat and organized. As mentioned by others, a downside is holding capacity of the bag. Extremely tight fit when adding a daytimer and some basic accessories (blackberry, writing instruments, etc.)plus a laptop. Overall, good buy for the price.
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.
Its not the best in the market, but given the price,we are more than satisfied with the product. My husband keeps it in his office and he enjoys playing slideshows of pictures on it and remembering the good times.
I only have one camera for the bag but alot of extras to carry along--this bag is built like a tank. Rubber bottom so it doesnt get any water through the bottom the zippers are metal not plastic. For me this is a perfect bag and its built so well probably will never need another one.
I finally bought a universal remote when I finally got tired of juggling 5 different remotes for my entertainment system.I like that you use your computer to setup the remote, and using the phone customer support, the technician can even change setting on the remote for you. However, I find the setup page for the remote very poorly laid out and confusing. And I'm a reasonably tech-savy person with lots of electronic gizmo's. I hate to think what a hard time someone with little tech-savy will have with the remote set-up. They will probably either chuck it out the window or return it.Logitech has a lot of fine-tuning left to do on this product.
This is my first GPS device. My main use is tracking my progress on longer bike rides. The 60CS has a nice &quot;track&quot; feature, which records your journey. When used along with the odometer, you can get some nifty data on how fast you were going, time spent stopped, etc. The track data can then be downloaded onto your computer and viewed with the map software provided with the device. The altitude profile view of your track is very cool.I found the device's software interface easy to understand once I played with it and browsed through the manual.If you wish to use this device in a car for directions, be prepared to purchase additional maps from Garmin. The provided maps note highways and their exits but not much detail on individual streets.So why four and not five stars? While the &quot;track&quot; records altitude and distance, I was a little disappointed that the odometer data was not saved along with the track. The provided software also only works on a Windows PC. Also, on one ride where I was using the &quot;track&quot; feature, the GPS device lost connection to satellites when I entered a tunnel. I expected the device to just start tracking me again when I exited the tunnel; however, I had to hit &quot;ok&quot; on the message box telling me that it losts its way before it resumed the track and odometer features.Because I like transferring my routes back from my GPS device to my computer for long term storage, I found myself buying the AC Adapter (B00005UK9S) so that I don't run through AA batteries too often.
Bought this unit from another store. The DVD works fine, the TV works fine half the time the other half the contrast goes very dark, switching back and fourth every three or four seconds. It was returned, now awaiting repair/replacement.
I love this Salad Shooter! I have been asking myself how have I lived so long without one! I love shredded cheese. But I like it from a block, not pre-shredded. I used to have to do it by hand. Although it wasn't hard it was time consuming and a little messy. The first thing I did after unpacking and washing my Shooter was to shred me some CHEESE!! My newly beloved Salad Shooter tore up half a pound of cheese in 25 seconds!! It was FANTASTIC!! Later that night I whipped up a salad for my son and I on a spur of the moment and it performed wonderfully :) I am very happy with this product and highly recommend it.
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!
Yeah, not much else to say about this except it is exactly as advertised.
This is a another in a saga of fried power supply stories that pervade these reviews. I can't believe that a product like this could be put on the market. I have to go back and check if the unit itself got a UL sticker. If it did, I can't see how that happened. Luckily, I believe, nothing flammable was near the unit when it died, and I was in the room to smell the problem. Even before this, the thing would periodically lose its mind need a power-on reset (pull the plug), and as mentioned in other reviews the clock couldn't keep accurate time (gain 4-6 minutes a week). I didn't know 555's were that high tech.
I just received this charger today, and haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I wanted to state a couple of things about it.I recently acquired a digital camera and needed to buy some rechargable batteries and a charger for it. As the B-40SU model was no longer available, and I couldn't find any other reasonable priced brands, I decided to go with the B-50SU. Since there was not yet a manufacturers or a editorial description, nor any reviews of it, I was hoping there would be some improvements over the older model. It appears to be the same as the 40 model. There is no trickle charge when the batteries are done charging. There is only a light that idicates the batteries are charging. The manual states that when the light goes out, be sure to disconnect the plug from the outlet. The manual says 1-2 batteries will charge in 115 minutes, and 3-4 batteries will take 230 minutes.Something else to be aware of is that although I ordered model B-50SU, the packaging stated the model was BU-50SU. That may be nothing to worry about. But what makes me wonder is why the actual unit says it is a model BU-200.As I stated, I have not yet had a chance to use this unit other than to plug it in. I am giving it five stars because I have no reason to believe otherwise at this point.
I'm surprised Amazon would carry such a poorly made product. Got it, after a rather long wait, with a broken antenna. The only part that works is the remote extender. There was never even an inkling of picture or sound, despite the units being only 10 feet apart. Followed all the instructions, changed channels, positioned carefuly, all for nought. Doesn't deserve even one star, but that's as low as Amazon lets you go. You'd be better off burning your money - at least you'll keep warm.
Batteries are bad, chargers are better, black is pretty. Kit was broken but Amazon and MS replaced it promptly, at no cost. So now all is good.
I've owned and still do own Onkyo electronics. Mostly audio but seeing as this player plays true 44bit audio my old CDs are reproduced faithfully. The DVD features are excellent also. I know they don't make this anymore but I'm more that satisfied.
This will be a quick review, frankly because as soon as I switched over from my Technics SA-100 I knew I'd made a good investment. The amp was the only device I switched in my setup. Yea, it's clich&eacute;, but I honestly could not believe my ears. I thought something might be wrong (or terribly right?). At first I thought everything sounded flatter, but after a few seconds I realized it sounded that way because the AudioSource amp was more accurate and even across the entire spectrum. If you're looking for a punchy amp, don't buy this. This amp has superb dynamics which really brings the music alive; and it's across the entire frequency range. I was immediately pleased with my purchase and went through listening to a bunch of my favorite tracks to hear the difference this amp made. Now I'm left wondering, should I invest in a decent preamp too?
I had this for over a year with my alarm system and works great! really easy to adjust the zone you want to covered! I really recommended.
It works better than the cat5 cable I previously had, and I received it a day earlier than estimated so I'm impressed.
These speakers are terrific for the price - we have them in our golf cart hanging from the rear of the cover and they sound terrific. They are just what I wanted and we listen to them quite often and love the sound. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a good sounding outdoor speaker
Nice features, decent performance for what we use it for. All for not, after 6 months it drops all wi-fi connections after a few hours of running old firmware or latest. After reading reviews here and there.. trying out a Belkin wireless N router. If that can't stay up more then a week at a time after 6m of use, I guess I'll dust off my old WRT-54G.
Charger is intellegent, knowing how much to charge and when to stop. Very easy to use.
I've owned my Zen for 7 months now and use it everyday. I have it about half full - some music - a couple of audiobooks at a time - some photos. It has only frozen on me 3 times in all those months. I love the little size, the no scratch case and the ease of the software included. What I don't like is that I can't reorganize my files once they are loaded. Once in a while I'll misplace a song and I can't find it. Also I broke off the on and off switch when my nail got caught on it while I was exercising. I still can get it on and off using a pen - but I never did like that switch. I like the "joystick" better than the ipod navigation pad. I bookmark my audiobooks but I can't get it to rewind if I need too. Still for the $$ that I paid, its just what the doctor ordered.
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!
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 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.
I'm really happy with this player so far. My kids really like it and have been using it quite a bit. I like the quality of the unit and the picture is awesome. It's already survived a drop from about 4 feet and still works perfectly. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars, the headphones are very cheap and uncomfortable. I've only owned it for a couple of weeks, but so far so good. The buttons on the front feel a little "cheap", so we'll see how they'll hold up.
this item did not work with batteries.....so much for portable.lol all i got out of this product was a poor home i-pod DOC THAT CAN ONLY BE USED AT HOME
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.
I use this for geocaching along with my iBook(mac) and it does meet my standards. Works with my iPod also for paperless geocaching.
I love this product! Easy to install and use. Picture quality is great and we were able to set up Netflix on it right away. Very happy with this purchase.
In a word, awful. I'm talking about the batteries. My charger gets really hot after it's done with the batteries included in the pack. The batteries, when fully charged, last about 1.5 days in my camera, and that after having taken less than 10 pictures with flash. I even have to recharge the batteries now just so that I can retract the zoom lens on my camera. Buyer beware. I'm really mad at Sony, I thought they made good products. Never again.
I already had the Caselogic 2 capacity USB case, and I just kept getting more and more. So, I purchased this 6 capacity one and it is much nicer. Instead of a velcro closure, it has a zipper, which makes it much more secure. It is well made and, is small enough to tote around anywhere. Highly reccomended. 5 stars across the board!!!
It took Amazon 2 trys to get me the right product. At first they just sent me the interface. Had to email them, then they sent me the XM tuner and antenna.Pulled out the RB4 factory navigation radio out of my HEMI Ram and hooked everything up. Hit the mode button and the screen came up on XM channel and I heard the preview channel. The only problem was I couldn't change the channel. Something with the interface doesn't control all the functions. As a test I pulled the RB4 and installed an RAZ factory CD/Tape deck and it worked perfect. Oh well...If only it worked with the navigation. It is a very cool product. Installed super easy and sounds way better than the XMs that run through the FM tuner.
I live 7 miles from Springfield Missouri and the digital signals were freezing up regularly. I have a fairly high roof antenna, no cable or dish. And I could not get public tv at all on one of my tvs. So I purchased this device with high hopes. My 2 tvs still freeze up and I still can't get public tv on one of the two tvs. I was very disappointed in this so called signal amplifier.
I just bought the newest Boston Acoustics Receptor Clock Radio from Target. This is going to be a Christmas present. Have not used it yet but did listen to it in a Target store. It is very impressive. One of the posters said the unit had no CD Player, etc. It now has an Auxiliary input. You can play music from an iPod, CD player or any portable player that has a headphone jack using the Aux input. Connect a male to male stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) mini jack from the headphone jack of your player to the Aux input of your Recepter Radio. First thing I'm doing after the present is openned Christmas morning will be to connect my Apple Nano to the radio for hours of excellent songs.
This is my second pair of these within a 9 month span so that's the only reason they don't get 5 stars. Better sound than the stock iPod earbuds with waaay more "thump" & a lot more comfortable in your ears. The gumminess of the cord kind of stinks though as they'll often get tangled. As long as you don't snag them or be too forceful with the earbuds ( causes the speaker to dislodge & disconnect ) they should last a pretty good while. At less than $10 if they last six months they're a pretty decent investment. Get them if for nothing more than spares/back-ups!
This is the 2nd D-link Networking Product I've purchased in the last several years and it was a big mistake again. The D-Link DIR-655 has a networking glitch that caused me major frustration to troubleshoot and finally just plain didn't work (just like the WiFi Webcam I purchased a few years ago). If you have a printer with built-in Ethernet networking, steer clear of this product. I plugged my printer's Ethernet cable directly into one of the router LAN ports, configured all settings as I have with 2 previous WiFi Routers (Linksys and SMC), and while the printer appeared on the network (responds to some IP address pings), none of my wired or wireless computers could print due to communications errors.I called D-Link support, and gosh were they horribly clueless. They forced me to speak to 3 different Level 1 support techs even though I asked for a more senior tech support rep (because they kept asking me to do really dumb things to troubleshoot, and I clearly knew more networking basics than they did). I then got run through two Level 2 reps, at which point they gave up and told me to call in the next day for a L3 tech. I call in, ask for a L3 tech, get put on hold for 45+ mins (when they told me it would take 2-3 minutes), and then a rep picks up saying "L2 support". I explain to the L2 supervisor that I need a L3 rep, and after another 15 min hold, I finally get to a L3 tech who tries to troubleshoot, but is stumped as well and admits that "not many people who use their router have network-capable printers". Somehow that is supposed to excuse how their product cannot seem to handle simple peer-to-peer 10/100 Ethernet networking?Oh, and by the way, the main reason I got this product was to see if it would have better range and signal strength than my Linksys WRT54GS...and it didn't. Still only 2 bars in my kitchen less than 50 ft away. I'm returning it today, and in the future, I'm avoiding D-link products like the plague.
I had an older version of this model. Plugged into it were the following components: Pioneer Kuro 60 plasma, Sony PS3, Pioneer Elite A/V receiver, Pioneer Elite DVD player, Denon CD player. Windstorm knocked out power. When electric company re-connected power, big power surge came into the house. The Monster Power unit stepped in front of it and took the hit. Destroyed the unit. But all components were undamaged. Called Monster Power to see if I could send it in to be fixed. Instead, they simply asked if the unit was less than five years old (it was 18 months old). They gave me a return authorization. Sent it in. One week later, received new HTS3600MKS II. Newer model and more expensive than the original. Would a less expensive "surge protector" have done the same thing? Maybe. Do I fully understand all the benefits of "clean power" that is promised from Monster? Not really. But they stood behind their product, replaced it without complaint or hassle. All I know is that it saved thousand of dollars of A/V equipment. Based on my experience, if you spend the extra $$$ on Monster Power, you will get a peace of mind that your expensive A/V equipment is protected by a company that understands customer service.
Wal-Mart and Office Max said they no longer make this style card reader. Found it on one try on Amazon. May be a ol' timer, but they made them right the first time.
I hope you like this camera as much as I do!I spent about three solid days online/in store researching camera's before I decided that this was the camera for me. There were three things that I really wanted from a new camera: better zoom, image stabilization, and better quality pics. I believe I got all of this and more in this little camera.First, most camera's on the market have a 3X optical zoom- this one has 6x, which gives you a better quality picture further away. I realize there are other camera's on the market that have a better zoom ability, but I did not want to jeopardize size, I wanted something close to "pocket sized."Second, the image stabilization feature is great- especially at night when you are trying to take photo's of buildings, etc. Regardless of how steady my hand was with my last digital, I could never get a night shot to come out- not a problem with the A710.Third, the quality of pictures this camera offers is superb. I have no complaints on the ease of taking pictures. While there are quite a few different settings to choose from, the "basic" manual explains each one in an easy to follow manner (and I am not directions reader).I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for an easy use, high quality camera. Everything you need comes in the box, you can literally pop the batteries and memory card in and you are set. There are many camera's that have a lot of great options out on the market, but I believe this to be the best.
I have owned one for four months. I have mixed feelingabout it. It is a very durable walkman. I accidentally dropped it twice on concrete and there was no damage. Everythingworked fine on the walkman. My battery and cassette did not fly out upon impact. I am rough on my walkmans, which iswhy I brought this Panasonic. The battery compartment is inside the cassette compartment, which prevents the batteryfrom coming out upon impact. The cassette lid locks securely. The FM reception switch works well. It helps preventinterference from stronger stations. It's now time for the negatives. Panasonic should have equipped this walkman withgood, conventional headphones. These "in ear" type headphones come loose often. When I ride my bike on a bumpyroad, I have to re-adjust the headphones too often. I suspect joggers have the same problem. This Panasonic model hasthe weakest super bass (they call it XBS) I have heard. The bass is too light. Panasonic's own RQ-CR15V delivers more bass. The sound quality is decent, but it needs more bass. The FM reception switchis located inside the cassette compartment, which is inconvenient to operate when riding a bicycle. The play time (tape)with one battery is good, but it's not 25 hours. If you have the XBS on and the volume is high, you can expect about 17hours of play time. I suspect that is why Panasonic gives you four batteries. And last, this walkman is design to playnormal position (type 1) tapes only. You won't benefit from playing high bias (Type II) tapes. Type II tapes are generallysuperior to type I. On this walkman, normal position (type I) tapes sound better. If you invested in a lot of high bias tapes,look for a walkman that has a switch for normal position (type I) and high bias (type II) tapes. That is something Ineglected to do. Overall, I am a little disappointed with the Panasonic RQ-SW44V, but it is very durable.
Wonderful camera, very I am satisfied with this purchase and I recommend to the 100% this mark that is fabulous and reliable.
I purchased this hairdryer after using the same one in a hotel, and being surprised by the power. It dries my hair much faster than my previous ionic dryer. I haven't been using the folding handle or retractable cord features because other reviews mentioned having trouble with them. I figured I'd save those features when I'm traveling with the hair dryer and need them. The dryer is smaller than my old one, and fits easily into the drawer. As some reviewers mentioned, the handle isn't ergonomic, but I don't find it uncomfortable or hard to hold onto, and I have relatively small hands. All in all, I'm very satisfied with it.
Wireless networking is the coolest thing ever! After minimum configuration of the WAP I was sitting at my dining room table, wirelessly connected to the Internet with my laptop. I installed the WAP configuration utility on the desktop in my basement (running WindowsXP Pro), and got the same error as one of the other reviewers: this software only supported on NT, blah, blah, blah. But yet the utility actually did install, and worked perfectly, so I don't know what his problem was. Besides which, all configuration is done through a web browser anyway, and they give you the default IP in the manual.If it weren't for the glitch in the software install I would have given this product five stars. Regardless though, this is still the best value for the money of any 802.11a access point on the market today.
I bought this camera, it worked once and became very very HOT, it would not tuurn on again, I only got to take 4 pictures before the darn cheap think stopped working. It was so hot I could not hold the camera. I removed the battery, the next day all it would do was flash a red light then turn off
OK, so I have only used the thing like 3 times, but it's already very impressive! BUT being a flash pen, I will have to update my review in a couple months... ANYWAY, first reactions:- The steel-feel case is great! I love the feel and weight of it, it even comes with a felt cloth so you can polsih it! You quickly realize that there's plastic insides, but its well-hidden. The cap does come off... you could loose it, however because of the steel casing it's larger and more visible, making it harder to loose.- Transfer speeds are fast! I dont think it's a speed-demon but it's certainly one of the fastest USB Flash Drives out there for 50 bucks! You- There's included software to protect your documents but I dont know if it's any good and I probably will never use it.CON: Made in China. :)So far I am not regretting this purchase, and even if it lasts me just 1 1/2 years, i'll be happy at $50!
First one was defective but Amazon swapped it out seamlessly for a working model and it totally does the job. Simple controls, excellent sound quality. A telephone that actually functions as a telephone.
Adds good padded protection to the Optio when it's being stored or transported! Fits the camera perfectly!
Excellent product, perfect condition, new as described. Will do business again, b/c my mom now wants one. Thanks!
For a system this small, the sound is absolutely amazing! I bought this purely for the ipod speaker. Everything else such as the clock, alarm and radio are merely small pluses so I couldn't care less about their flaws. I also have the Altec Lansing inMotion im600 portable ipod speaker which I got from a friend for Christmas. It got stellar reviews and justly so for it's compactness and easy portability. But sound-wise it's got nothing on this Teac unit. I say it's not even half as good.So if you're looking for a clock, alarm clock or radio look elsewhere. This product has many shortcomings in those areas according to my fellow reviewers. But if you want a small ipod speaker with stunning sound quality and not much else look no further than the Teac SR-LXi-B.
When you lose the one that came with one of you lenses it's your only choice.
I've had the MOJO about 2 weeks now and this is my first MP3 player.Sound quality is good (for MP3) but I found the included headphones cumbersome. Also the different equalizer modes seem to make make almost no differance with the sound no matter which mode I've chosen.I burned thru 2 sets of batteries each with less than 5 hours of play time (its rated at 10 hours). I found if I shut off the back light for the LCD display I got closer to the 10 hour rated run time. I find the LCD display just a little small for my ageing eye sight. I've seen odd symbols appear in in the title/song listings that do no show up on any other player I've tried the same MP3 cds in...I wish it had come with a carring case (even a basic one) and a remote control.I do like that when a VBR MP3 is played the display changes in real (?) time to show what the bit-rate is at the moment.Over all, I like it.
First of all it did not work as expected.I did waste $50 in installing this stupid device. Blutooth connection was successful. but i was not able to hear anything in case of incoming calls though the person is able to hear me.it does not show the number fully in the screens.Better avoid it..
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!!
it came ontime and just as it was described. now i can have my music with me whenever i want!!
This Mp3 player stores so many songs and the music comes out crystal clear!I decided to get a creative mp3 player over an ipod for two reasons:1) I want to be able to replace the battery myself. The ipods are pretty much a one shot deal - the battery is internal so you can't replace them yourself (you're better off buying a new one than replacing the battery b/c it costs so much);2) the cost of the creative mp3 player is a lot less.I've had this mp3 player for 5 months now and have no problems with it at all. It's wonderful!!!
I'm not quite sure how I lived without this. You would think that it would be more prevalent and available everywhere.
The keyboard does what it promises. It's very sturdy and looks like it will last a long time, but I have a few issues with it:The keys are very loud. Some people disagree, but this is the loudest keyboard I can recall using.Another thing that bothers me is that the keys are much harder to press than I'd like compared to previous keyboards I've used. Its a strain on my hands, but they're very small so others may not have the same problem.Another reason for this may be that it's a fairly tall keyboard with no room to rest your palms, and my hands are forced to be angled upwards. (rather than comfortably above the keys.)Maybe it's because my previous keyboard was particularly quiet and easy-to-press, but I really don't care for the features of this keyboard. It's just not comfortable for me.
A very nice remote, especially for the price. The Activites concept makes this remote very simple to use (so simple that I talked my parents into buying the same remote). The computer based setup is nice and makes programming the remote rather easy. Some minor tweaks may be needed to the setup based on your components, but these are easily accomplished and the software has a lot of built in help if needed.
I was pleased to see that this was the brand that I paid for. Cable to go brand, snag less Ethernet cable as advertised.
The hold button is broken. If I had known this I would've bought a different one.
This purchase was a direct replacement of item owned for several years that finally became non functional. Original was of such quality, I purchased this. One of my better decisions. Totally satisfied.
I have tried almost every kind of headphone and somehow could never get ones to a. stay in my ears, b. not hurt my ears, c. keep the quality of sound from my ipod. I purchased these headphones for myself to use at the gym so I can keep them in my ears and the plastic won't hurt me after a bit of use (like most do) and my husband took them and fell in love with them. He used them all the time and had them with him camping and sadly lost them in his camp fire so we purchased each of us a pair the second time.
works fine. wish it were made out of metal though. the plastic feels a little cheap. the inside of the hood is coated with a nice matte fuzzy material to avoid reflecting light; a really nice touch.
DVI is old. Very old. Hopefully it will be replaced by DisplayPort within the next year, but that's being optimistic.This product works fine. I've had no problems with it.
Wow, for less than $200, I'm getting super-clear scans that go right into .pdf files, the print quality is great, and the setup was remarkably easy. For someone like me who's not going to subject the machine to super high volumes, this is a great printer/scanner. I'm very satisfied.
I love how portable and easy to use this adapter is.After the painless install, all you need to do is plug it in and my Windows XP Laptop suddenly recognizes it and connects to my home network.The flip top makes for a cool tech look, while being a functional antenna. I get better signal with the flip top up.I get good range with this ... strong signal anywhere in my home with my Access Point/Router located on one side of the house.USB also makes it so you don't have to plug it into the wall to get power. I hate having to do that with so many "wireless" devices.
The camera is very stylish and esay to use. The pictures come out very clear. The only problem that I have found is that the batteries that come with it, only lasted me about 15 minutes after the first use and then they died. Your best bet is to buy rechargeable batteries from the get go to avoid this problem. Other then that for the price, a good buy.
I'm a systems pro who works with lots of PDAs. This is the best your money can buy, that is if you understand the technology you are buying. Read the spec sheets, it is all there, and it all works! I've had mine for weeks and wouldn't give it up for anything else out there. I get the pick of the litter, trust me.Don't believe everything you read, this is hi tech stuff, and you had better know how to have your firmware up to date both on your hand held and your wireless router, or you don't deserve this unit. . but unfortunately that hasn't kept people from whining and confusing other technical folks who haven't had the chance to experience this technology yet and are hoping to read a knowledgeable review first.With Netfront 3 (download off net to use instead of PIE), this is the future of the Internet, here today. I'm online everywhere there is a wireless gateway and loving it. My only complaint - the battery - which is small on purpose. You can get a bigger one as an option if you want to be online more than a few hours at a shot. This unit is small, which is a large part of its appeal. Its battery is user replaceable, unlike most of those IPAQs people keep bragging about. Use one faithfully to the death of your lithium ion, and see how happy you are without user replaceable! The wifi can be shut off with a tap of the stylus if you want traditional battery life more like 5 - 7 hours out of the tiny choice. I've been told days of power from the extended pack, but I haven't tried it.There is only 1 e740 competitor right now, that is the IPAQ 5400 series, not the 3900 which has nothing but a slightly better screen to boast. Look at the price, look at the missing features. .. if you understand the specs this is an obvious choice people. If you don't, stick with something simple that will sync your calendar and display pretty pictures to impress your friends.If you need a real computer. . .don't shy away from this. Every model has its quirks, for pete's sake assign the record button to poweroff.exe (downloadable from the net) if you can't keep from hitting it. . . I did.. . .and the e740 screen is nothing to dismiss. . .plenty pretty when streaming video from your favorite web site.
I had been using the Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard for a few years and had purchased a few extra just in case. Then about a month ago my thumb joint starting hurting. Panic. I quickly switched over to MS Natural Keyboard 4000. What a difference. The key-press is very soft and the configuration causes my natural strokes to be key presses and not key hammerings. This is a very comfortable keyboard and my thumb pain is lessening consistently. As an aside - I had also been using the MS Trackball Explorer 1.0 and just switched to the Logitech Wireless Trackball M570. This has helped a great deal too, but the MS NK 4000 is what has made a real difference in my keyboarding comfort and the health of my fingers, hands and wrists. Excellent Product. Highly Recommended.
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.
I bought this to give a very dead battery some life. After about 4 hours on the lowest setting and the battery showing about a 70% charge I disconnected and the car fired up. The car continues to fire up with no problems over one month after using this charger. (where we live the nights can get down to 10F which drains a battery quickly if you don't use the car regularly) This charger was easy to connect following the included instructions. The only thing I'd add is follow the instructions carefully and don't plug the unit in until connected and unplug the unit after you're done but before disconnecting the cables. And one more tip: set the charger to the middle setting for about 20 minutes before backing off to the lowest setting (my step son who's a 20-year master mechanic made this suggestion to &#34;excite&#34; the electron molecules back to life -- it will make the trickle charge more effective -- seems to have worked since my tired battery is now full of life).
Memory stick is comparable to the Sony. Price was a factor. would recommend purchase for camera use.
Player was fine for first 6 months, then we started having problems getting a disc to load. Sometimes had to try 2 or 3 times. Now we've had the player for just over a year a it has developed a noise during playback. Basically, whenever it is spinning a disc it makes a loud grinding noise that is audible throughout the room with the tv at normal volume. Very dissatisfied with the product.
I purchased this headset for the office. It has great range, nice fit, and great talk time. I'm also impressed with the company customer service. Over the years I've also purchased a wired headset and a bluetooth for my cell phone. This is a great company to buy from ! I will continue to be a customer. Keep up the good work !Plantronics CS-55 Dect 6.0 Digital Wireless Office Headset
Junk. Unpacked, plugged in, turned on, worked for about 5 hours and then dead - nothing. Called Philips, told me I needed it serviced. They won't take it back because it was Factory Renewed. The nearest authorized service center is 45 miles away - the service center won't pick it up since they have had a hard time getting mileage reimbursed from Philips. It's been sitting in his shop waiting for parts for almost two months. Philips is out of stock for the needed part - it appears a lot of these sets are having the same problem - all sizes. The authorized dealer had a stack of Philips TV's waiting for this part. My warranty will be expired before I even get my TV back. I would not buy this Philips TV again!
I have had this printer for about a year now. I am pleased with it overall and I am so happy to be done with Ink Jet printers. I got a great [...] price [...]. I have printed card stock with success. I have printed two sided (manually) with success. I have use after market toner cartridges and have seen no difference between that and the more expensive OEM cartridges.However, I must point out a few things.1. I have had the driver curruption with Printspooler.exe using up all my system resources. This happened once and I never connected it to my HP driver until I read about it in someone else's review. It took me a couple of days of searching the internet to figure out how to clear the issue. I thought I had a virus.2. When printing heavy card stock, I found that the toner did not fuse well. I think I fixed that by changing the setting on both the printer and the software. Changing the setting to card stock in only one place is not good enough.3. If you are going to print card stock you must use the correct tray (the manual feed tray not the traditional paper tray).
As the mother of two teenage daughters I have been on the purchasing end of MP3 players. After observing their enjoyment I decided that I too needed one. The price is great and this player is really easy to operate (even for a forty-something year old mom!).
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 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.
The AT&T; 1738 answering machine gives you a lot for your money! I have had this a while now and I don't regret my purchase. Yes, sometimes the message (both outgoing and incoming) playback sounds slightly too slow or too fast; but the playback is still clear and the messages people leave you are perfectly understandable.This machine attaches easily to your phone and the electrical outlet. The feature setup requires your attention; but if you do it right (which takes about ten minutes--fifteen tops) you'll be glad you did. This answering machine lets you choose voice prompts in either English or Spanish; and you can choose an easy to remember remote access code so you can pick up your messages without being home. The clock is easy to set up and the time date stamp is useful for time sensitive messages. You can also choose whether or not to have the system pick up blocked phone calls. There's much more, too. Great!The machine also takes up very little space (maybe 6 inches by 4 or 5 inches tops); and the digital features means that there's no small cassette tape to replace ever.Personally I've never had a problem with this telephone answering machine. The worst that ever happened to me is that after a power outage I had to reset the clock. It takes five minutes with the easy to understand directions booklet that comes with this machine. The booklet also gives you a website to go to if you have any questions. I searched through the booklet but I could not find a phone number for customer service.Overall, I highly recommend this answering machine. With 40 minutes of digital messaging capacity you really can't go wrong; and AT&T; is still a very good brand for this type of answering machine.
The Fuji 9000 family is a great camera for individuals looking for "near" entry level SLR performance with a great fixed lens along with decent movie capability. The SuperCCD offers excellent well balanced images and the manual focus ring is extremely responsive.Just pray that nothing goes wrong with camera, Fuji doesn't stand behind their product or warranty. I had a knob break off from the camera during normal use (switching from between modes). I had used the camera almost daily for 4 months and the unit was still under warranty.After shipping the unit back to Fuji I recieved a bill several weeks later stating the fault was caused by impact damage (load of c%*p) and I had to pay $120 to get my camera back.This is in stark contrast to my experience with Panasonic customer service, where I've recieved a replacement camera in as little as 5 days from them under their warranty policy.
I have a guy somewhere near me running a CB radio at 300 watts over the legal limit and it kept coming over my computer speakers.I bought new shielded speaker cables but it didn't solve it.I bought two of these and put one at each end of my speaker wires and it reduced the noise greatly.I can still hear it but it is barely audible.Thank you for solving my noisy neighbor problem.
It worked , what more can I say. Used to listen to mp3"s in my car, should have ordered a 4 or 8 GB card.
I've had this tv for less than 3 years. first there was a green bar that went down the center. then a couple weeks later, when you turn the tv on, it turns on and off repeatedly for a couple minutes before it finally turns on. I've read online that Samsung used some cheap part and they are aware of this problem. of course this tv is no longer under warranty so now, we have to figure out how to fix it or just live with it. I had done research on this tv before purchasing it. at the time, all the reviews were good. so i'm very disappointed in this tv and will not buy another Samsung again! Very sad to say since I'm Korean and I like to support Korean products along w/ U.S. made ones.
If it wasn't for the free camera I won at work in 2003 I wouldn't have standardized on SD memory for my devices. So I got to witness the huge price drop for SD memory cards.While I use DVD-R for long-term archival storage I mainly use these 2GB cards in mySanDisk e140 MP3 playerand myNikon Coolpix L5 digital cameramainly because they use the older SD card standard which is limited to 2GB anyway. But then I consider the e140 the best MP3 player I've ever used (the SD card slot and NiMH AAA battery support were huge considerations, along with a dot-matrix screen) while the Nikon has 5x optical zoom which, sadly, isn't found on the newer models.But this is a review of SD card memory. And it's here where I can admit freely that I've tried many brands and noticed that some SD cards are faster than others. This "lag" is very noticeable in the Nikon camera. I've found that the SanDisk cards offer the right amount of performance for the dollar. When used in my MP3 player they don't draw much energy so I get a lot of playtime from charge to charge.I'm sure anyone can find higher-capacity cards which offer less money per GB. But, for high quality 2GB SD cards, these are winners. And they appear faster than the Kingston and PNY cards.
This charger works great! Simply plug it in, and you've got 2 USB ports in your car to charge two devices at once! Certainly beats the old "one at a time" method.
This hair dryer is compact, folds up, has a retractable cord and is powerful. My husband loves the sleek design and the compactability.
Wrong battery size, advertised for the right size but did not fit. So I rate this as poor.
Works great in my prius with my android phone and iPod touch. Another adapter I have doesn't charge my iPod, but this one works and is a great value. Also more flexible than device specific chargers as you can plug any of your devices USB cord into this think
this is a good size bag. it fits my kit lens and my 55-200mm. it's good enough to carry around without it being so bulky.
I ordered this for the dell dimension 2400 that I bought for my birthday. It was running 1 GB but I upgraded it to 1.5 GB. It can run programs like blender 3D and such. Just saying that when your installing it YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE STICK IN SO THAT THE CLIPS FIT INTO THE TOP CREVICES. Thanks to my dad who saw that. Anyway, it's a whole lot faster and for all of those who keep wondering if it can run more than 1 GB, IT CAN!! So if you have a dell dimension 2400 this is defiantly what you want.
Don't tell my girlfriend, but I think I'm in love.I picked this unit up yesterday, so this is obviously a very preliminary review, and I'll update it later if my opinion changes, but this seems like a real winner. And at a list price of $200, a real steal also.After buying (and returning) one pile-of-junk DVD recorder, I did a fair amount of research and found many horror stories and much dissatisfaction ... except for the Panasonic DMR-E55 (and slightly different models), which almost everyone here and at videohelp.com loved. However, it did have some difficulties for my intended use, in particular that it only wrote to write-once discs and to DVD-RAM. Now DVD-RAM seemed slick as a greased weasel, allowing the DMR-E55 to do TIVO-like tricks such as starting to record a show while you're out, getting home midway through and then watching the beginning while it's still recording the end, but if you wanted to watch the resulting disc on a standard DVD player, or to use your computer to make copies or transfer to hard drive for editing, you were out of luck (or would have to buy a DVD-RAM supporting drive). Plus, forget archiving stuff on DVD-RAM, even for use on Panasonic machines, since they run $4+ per disc.Nevertheless, with a somewhat heavy heart and plenty of reservations, I decided the E55 was what I'd go for, the least-bad solution, so I hied me down to Best Buy thinking I'd probably come home with one. Alas, they only had a display unit left, with no box, no remote, etc. But the sales guy sort of offhandedly mentioned, "Well, we did get this new model in, there's a stack of them over there." We opened up a box, checked the manual to make sure it had all the nifty features of the E55, and in a kind of daze I walked out with one, all the qualms and the feeling of settling for something that might be a pain-in-the-neck gone.I spent yesterday afternoon and evening playing with it, and what can I say ... it just works, smoothly and efficiently. I obviously have tried only a portion of the features and possibilities [and of course can't say anything about long-term reliability], but this new machine gets around some of the difficulties with the old E55. It seems like Panasonic was actually listening to the complaints, and came up with solutions ----- except for the not widely supported DVD-RAM, the E55 only recorded to DVD-R, and reportedly not to (most) 8X blanks either. The ES10 additionally records to -RW and +R/4X and +R/8X, all of which I tested (and the +R were cheap discs, Teon and WinData). The results play on my computer's DVD drive. Being able to use DVD-RW gets around the DVD-RAM incompatibility for now (I can record, say, a bunch of episodes of Frasier, then transfer to the computer to edit out the ads, and re-use the original disc), though I might install a DVD-RAM compatible drive eventually. [For some reason, DVD+RW discs are not supported for writing.]-- many people commented on the obtuse manual and difficult to use remote and menus. I can't compare directly, but having been driven to blinking distraction by one bad DVD recorder, I can say the ES10 was a delight to use -- it was easy to find what little I needed in the manual, and I could largely just wing it. I was making "flexible record" discs (where compression is chosen based on total program length to use the entire disc precisely) immediately. If you hit the wrong button by mistake, the unit does not begin to make grinding noises and/or go into never-never land; it's OK to try things to see what they do. And if you're stuck, the "magic" button that gets you out of certain menus or situations seems to be labelled Return.-- to fast forward/reverse, you had to use and hold the chapter skip buttons; there are now separate buttons.I have no substantive complaints so far, but here are some annoyances. That most are so trivial speaks volumes ---- the open/close control is on the opposite end of the unit from the disc drawer; for some reason this is not intuitive to me.-- there is no on screen display of the record mode (XP, LP, etc, i.e. recording quality). Only the display on the unit itself, which can be hard to read across the room.-- the unit uses 8.5 watts even turned off; the manual notes this and says you might want to unplug it when not used for long periods. Why can't they just put in a genuine 'off' and a 'standby' if they feel it's needed?-- some of the remote buttons are too closely spaced for my stubby fingers, yet there is unused or underused real estate in the configuration.-- 'stop' and some other controls seem to leave the unit in a kind of intermediate state (though they do have the desired effect); to go to a 'neutral' or startup state, I have to hit stop again. (Maybe this is some feature I just haven't figured out yet. Or maybe it's somehow an example of ...-- the menus maybe go a bit too far trying to protect you against doing foolish things. You get asked twice, not just once, if you really want to format a disc, for instance.-- the 8-hour/disc mode really is substandard, worse than a 6 hour VHS tape; but the 4-hour mode should be acceptable for many uses. [There is a 6-hour mode, but apparently you have to select that instead of 8-hour in Setup and I haven't tried it yet.]
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 sounds good, does varies from car to car so adjust on ipod. there is a clicking sound but not very loud and can be drowned out. just turn it up and it varies in each car also. Would recommed to anyone .....
This seems to be more heavy duty than the iPod. I've dropped it many times with no noticeable damage. The translucent cover that it comes with probably helps to protect it this way, but it makes the item a bit thick (two cm or so). You won't need to get a case for this. The Zune software for syncing media is a bit more circuitous and less intuitive than iTunes, but I prefer how it begins with nothing in sync.
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.
I love the idea of this and it was amazingly cheap, however...I used it once and it was great. I used it twice and it wouldn't even turn on!!! So I have to say that I will definately be looking for a different brand and a better product.
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!
I travel extensively for business and it seems like the iPod is made for travel. I used to take a CD player and several CD's, but it was bulky (even without the jewel boxes) and swapping CDs while in cramped coach seats was a pain, as was finding a place to hang the CD player on my person. With the iPod I have 1000 songs in a package that fits in my front pocket and stays there unobtrusively. The iTunes software makes it super-easy to set up many playlists, so I can swap out what I take on each trip (I have about 1000 CD's worth of material.) I've dropped it a couple of times and it's been unscathed. It froze once, but I reset it with no loss of data. The only down side is the earbuds, which sound really good, but don't stay in my ears. I've started using regular headphones, which don't sound as good. The only other problem was explaining what the darn thing was to airport security staff in Cairo.
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.
Company very responsive. A defective (it can happen) product has been replaced before I have to ask. Congratulations for the sake of customer satisfaction
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.....
Be sure to immediately put on charger for a minimum of 18 hours. My only wish is that, for products being shipped to consumer, that they come up with packaging that is easier to get into.
Okay, here's my take on the 40GB Zen Nomad. I tried them all. None of them are perfect. There are little annoyances in every MP3 player. But as far as size, ease of use, storage, durability, compatability, the Zen Nomad is the best hands down. It does everything well, stores upwards of 700-800 CDs (I have a few thousand in my collection), has great battery life. I read about folks having trouble with the scroller. Well, every MP3 player I've ever used has a difficult scroller. But the problem isn't the scroller, it's us! We want to scroll at a gazillion miles an hour! So in order to get it to scroll that fast, it's going to be a little unruly to manuever. That's the physics with speed. Like with cars. The faster you go, the harder it is to control. So, that being said, it's a great unit, and I tested them all. My only complaint is that I would like more volume. But powered headphones help with that. Oh, and one other thing. The headphones or earbuds that come with every player suck. You have to buy new ones no matter which player you buy. So you can't judge the player by the headphones or earbuds. So once again the Zen Nomad comes out on top. If you want an MP3 player that meets every one of your criteria perfectly, build your own. If you accept that every player will have some minor feature not to your liking, then get the Zen Nomad. No other player can touch it as far as features, quality and price.
Wow. This is the best camera I have ever purchased. The image stabilization makes a HUGE difference. I have a small child and no matter how much she is moving when I take the picture, it is very clear. The LCD is large and clear. Also, the video feature takes just as good video as our expensive Sony video camera! I can't say enough good things about this camera.
These are great for basic protection of DVDs or CDs. One must understand that they are not as good as the single cases but if space is a consideration and you need a thin covering these are just what you want.
This Shure ear tip can replace ear tip of many IEM (In Ear Monitor) in the market.It works like magic !!!This Shure PA757M can improve sound of many IEM from other brand.I tried it on Panasonic RP-HJE50 and it make this IEM sound fuller and bass also improved.On Philips SHE-9500 (modified by closing all bass tubes to reduce artificial bass) it become better balanced.For Creative ep630 (Sharp MD 33/ Sennheiser IE4 (cx300) ) no real improvement but the sound stage become wider so it is more pleasure for prolong listening.If 9 - 10 bucks is not a problem you should give it a try.
I used my Belkin F3U133-10 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (10 Feet) to connect my computer to my scanner. I have tested it and it works just fine.
Inexpensive. Good fit and finish. Nice feel and heft. Work great.I've used (simultaneously) models from other manufacturers and these, by far, offer the cleanest sound and the least signal loss. In fact, I've had to make noticeable reductions in my gain settings when using these vs. some other models I've got lying around.In my business, extra headroom (sonically speaking) is always a good thing. I definitely recommend them.Shipping was on time and the items were received in good (new) condition.
Very good prooduct. Fits into my laptop, and i can put songs,videos, and pictures onto.I can use the smaller adapter to use for my cellphone. dont have anything that fits into the middle sized adapter but im sure it works just as good. plus comes with a nice carrying case.
I purchased this because of the remote. Unfortunately, it is just not worth waiting for the dock to start. For the unit to start playing music, you have to wait for the dock to respond after you have connected the iPod. The dock takes approximately 3-4 minutes before you can use the remote to control your iPod. The video quality is awful. This dock is certainly not worth the price!
Actually degraded signal! Got it in hopes of improving a couple of marginal channels. Instead, it made things far worse. Couldn't even receive most of the channels that I received just fine without it. Unfortunately I didn't get around to installing for a while after I ordered it, so too late to return.
The Panasonic was delivered in perfect condition. Not had any problems with the television. Great picture quality!!! Highly Recommend!!!!!!!!
I love my Pentax K10D. The newer models (K20D, K-7) are certainly evolutions on this platform, but they don't really add enough new features to justify the cost. I guess that's another way of saying that there isn't really much missing from my K10D.What do I love? I love all the buttons and dials. I love being able to throw a switch to change the metering mode or to turn on exposure bracketing. I use those features -- a lot. I *love* the little green button that quickly adjusts the shutter speed to correct exposure when in Manual mode. That makes it extremely easy to set a reference exposure and then fine-tune or re-compose the shot, etc. That feature is something that I think I would miss greatly if I didn't have it (and I haven't found that feature in any Canon or Nikon body). I also love having dedicated wheels for aperature and shutterspeed and the lever on the side near the lens for flipping between the various focus modes (manual, AF-S and AF-C).In case it's not obvious, I'm a big fan of Pentax ergonomics. This is a solid camera and fits great in larger hands. My *ist DS before that was solid too -- but a lot smaller. Compared to other brands, the Pentax just felt like I was getting my money's worth. I'm also a big fan of the weather sealing. I don't stand out in the rain, but I'm not concerned about it getting splashed, etc. Maybe it's just psychological, since I haven't really put it to the test, but it feels like a rugged camera.And features like anti-shake are great; I use that all the time. And the sensor clean seems to be working really well. I had dust issues with my previous Pentax camera (*ist DS), but have had no problems with dust on my K10D sensor.Now, it's not all puppy dog tails; there are some ways that the K10D is inferior and some ways that just owning a Pentax is a little more work.For one thing, choosing Pentax does mean that you will have to settle for a narrower selection of lenses and lens accessories (especially if you're not interested in using older lenses). For a long time after buying my K10D, there wasn't a single fast, long lens (70-200 f/2.8) in production. Now there is a Tamron, Sigma, and a couple of Pentax models in this general area. And now I'm a little disappointed to be going through something similar with a long (180mm-200mm) macro lens. I'm also bummed that Kenko extension tubes don't seem to be available anymore for Pentax mount; maybe that's a temporary thing. Yeah, it'd be simpler to own a Canon or Nikon, but then I wouldn't own a Pentax. :) To be fair, though, one of the strengths of the Pentax DSLR bodies is that you can use basically any Pentax mount lens ever produced. This means that you can buy used lenses to fill the gaps; they just don't come with as many acronyms tacked on -- or that new fancy, fast-focus system (SDM).And the menu system is pretty rough. The basic shooting functions (flash, WB, etc.) are simple & intuitive, but you should avoid pressing the "Menu" button if there are children or clergy nearby: the idiosyncratic interpretation of how you accept/change/cancel settings will likely end with explitives. Once you get used to it, you'll be fine navigating the depths of the camera's configuration -- but then probably unable to operate your microwave.And finally, there are some things that I am waiting for before I upgrade the camera again. I don't think these are problems, but they are things that I'd like to see improved:(1) mirror lockup (MLU). Currently there is a 2-second timer that serves much the same purpose, but other cameras support this MLU feature without requiring a 2-second delay (that would be useful to me for macro work).(2) Better control of noise. I'm happy with a 10 or 12MP camera. I'm fairly convinced by the claim that the lens is the limiting factor at this point anyway. I'd rather Pentax focus on low-noise at high ISO. Sure, I can shoot at 800 without really losing quality, but I want to shoot at 1600 without noticing it. If my wife can do that on her Canon 40D, why can't I? Pentax needs to step up their game in this area.So, despite a few niggles and qualifications, I think the Pentax K10D is a phenomenal camera. I've periodically looked at other systems (and I use my wife's Canon 40D from time to time), but at the end of the day, I really like the Pentax. It's got a lot of character, really suits my propensities for manual controls, and its rugged & weather-proof body makes me imagine that I could trek through the jungle with this camera ... even if the closest I usually get is lying on mulch to photograph Snow Drops in the Spring.
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 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 have had this printer for about two years and it is the worst printer I have ever had. I have had nothing but problems with this printer and the support for Canon is a joke. They will not support their products, plain and simple. Also, the thing uses ink at a record pace and the ink is VERY expensive.The quality of the pictures is good when it works, but that is few and far between. I would strongly recommend against this printer. And yes before I bought it I did all the research but take it from a real consumer this is NOT the printer for you.
The product looks fine, but as soon as I mounted it and started playing the radio and CD player, I found the sound to be very "tin like" and unimpressive. To make things worse, within 6 months, the CD player just stopped working for no rhyme or reason. One day I put in my favorite Italian CD and it would not even recognize the CD, so I tried several others (all original CD's, not home made). I then run 2 different CD Drive cleaners to clean the lens head... no good. CD drive is busted. Very disappointing product. I am going to purchase the Sony mounted radio/CD player that has received much better review instead. I will be avoiding all GPX products from now on.Do not buy this product.
I've heard these speakers at my local computer store. These are the best sounding among all the brands offered. Klipsch didn't sound as good and Creative Labs' isn't even an option.The control center is the best design so far. The display and power button emit a cool blue light that is nice to see at night. Every component looks very sturdy. There are three possible connections - Coax, Optical, mini. You can use all for three different sources. Just press a button from the control center to indicate what source you would like to use.How good are these speakers? I own a couple. It may not compare to my JBL HT system which are THX-certified for true home theater use, but these cost thousands. With the price you're paying for the Logitech, it's a steal. I have Harman/Kardon Sound Sticks for my Mac and these [are unacceptable] especially for the price. I had Sony Dream System DAV-C990 which I returned after two weeks because the speakers are not only dull, they seriously need some equalization.Now for the cons:1. The speaker cords are too thin and short.2. The cord from the control center to the bass module is way too short and the manual warns against extending it. I want my bass in the corner of the room, and the control beside my PC.3. The remote needs aesthetic improvement.These speakers have good, powerful bass right out of the box. Bass lovers will adore these for their games and music. Just reduce the bass from the control center if it annoys you.Best of all - these are THX-certified. You can't beat the price and quality. Even Apple has adapted these speakers for their upcoming G5 desktops. And if someone knows good design, these people do.Enjoy!
I searched all over the web for reviews in considering the Sony and Panasonic 50&quot; LCD's. It's seemed like Sony had a manufacturing problem with theirs, so I turned to the Panasonic. I was (and still am) concerned about the quality of the signal from my dish (Directv)as it is far inferior to the DVD, but found that if I just do as everyone said....Cinema mode, adjust the colors....it is at least okay. We turn it to the 4:3 mode with the bars on the side. I think it is, by far, the best mode to watch regular tv. Oh, and I do have an s video cable. You really do need to sit 7-10 feet away from the set or else it's really not very good. If we had a tight room, I might have gone with a 36&quot; tv. I would say that if you plan on buying this to watch Friends and the like and do not have HDTV, you will be disappointed until HDTV catches up with us.Watching movies on this is what I bought it for and it is incredible for that. INCREDIBLE!!! We watched Seabiscuit and Finding Nemo on it and it was flawless. We just use the TVs speakers now, but will purchase a home theater system, bit by bit, over time. I think the speakers are great. Loud, without much distortion. But...I am not an audiosnob.I recommend the set with the idea that I know that I'm on the bleeding edge a little bit and hope that HDTV catches up with us sooner rather than later.PS - After researching DVD players and seeing what I could find here in Puerto Rico, I bought the Toshiba SD 3900 DVD player for about $80 and it seems to drive the &quot;flawless&quot; picture on the Panasonic TV just fine. I planned on buying a $2-300 dvd player, but couldn't find the one I wanted here, so I just bought the Toshiba &quot;for now&quot;...and I may just stick with it.
My Toshiba laptop has only one Ctrl key for the left hand, none for the right. And, of course, I am also missing a numeric keypad on my laptop that I use frequently on my desktop PC. The Logitech Alto Notebook Stand & Keyboard, when I have room for it, is a good travel companion that makes my laptop look and feel more like my desktop PC.
I hope Microsoft never stops making this keyboard, because now that I've tried one of the wave boards, I can't see ever going back to a flat keyboard. They must have spent a lot of time on R&D; on this one because the layout is perfect. When I put my wrists in the "saddle points" on the support, my fingers naturally fall right on the home keys. All the keys are accessible, including the F keys, without having to move my wrists from the saddle points and it's made so you can slide your hand over to use the number keys instead of lifting it.This is really comfortable and took no more than ten minutes to get used to the new layout. The only drawback I've noticed so far is that the keys are a bit loud. I work, from home, early in the morning sometimes, late at night others and sometimes when I'm just typing away on code it can disturb my wife and daughter...it really is that loud if you're typing fast. Right now I have the TV on, my wife and daughter are talking, and my grandson is getting upset that he's not getting more attention...and I can still hear the keys.If you can put up with the loud action of the keys, get this keyboard...it's wonderful.
Ok, I first started off with a 30g iPod. I bought it before I came to Iraq. When I got here I sold it for a Zune someone was selling. (He couldn't download the update out here, so it was useless to him).First, I loved the idea of finally being different than everyone else. Everyone and their mother has an iPod now.The first big plus to the Zune is the ability to apply a wallpaper. I love to customize things, so this appealed to me a lot.Yes, it bigger, and blocker, but for someone like me (especially since I'm in the dessert) I want the durability. Its tough. If you like to play hard, this is the MP3 Player for you.When watching Videos, its give you a "wide screen" affect by watching it sideways.As for the Software. It was a pain for me to set up because the update had to be downloaded over a internet cafe, so yeah. Other than that, its set up like Windows Media Player. Very user friendly, very simple. Transfers are quick when syncing up too.My overall opinion is:If you want to be different and try something new, go for the Zune. It did great for a 1st generation.
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.
I play games, about 3 hours a day or more depending on things. I play lots of online games and use Vent and Team Speak so this head set gets used alot. I have moved cross country with them and had them in my laptop suitcase through some long distant travels in the car.These are very durable and the design is Excellent! Sound is great, and its very comfortable even after 4 to 6 hours of gaming ;)Last headset left my ears feeling sore, these are so much better.I also use it to talk to people through IM and Voip,(Phone through the internet). The sound is better than any phone I have ever used and its STERIO... well for games it is and for phone you got sound from both ears which is awsome! Its so much easier to understand people when their voice comes to both ears.The mute and volume are very convienient, especially when you gotta yell at your kids and your boss is on the phone. Simply push that "Mute" and your boss will neeeever know ;)Great Headphones, Very durable
Print quality was very poor right from the first page. Removed cartridge from printer, shook and reinstalled - quality did not improve. Have returned to seller.
I can't believe how great these speakers sound. My wife wants to know how come I spent so much money for my Bose speakers when I could have just bought these and saved a small fortune.
I purchased 4 of these re-writables 2 25 gig and 2 50 gig at a cost of over 200 dollars with the idea I would be able to copy a blu-ray movie using my 2 blu ray burners i have with my pc using Nero. Unfortunately that did not happen as Nero nor any other burning software I use keeps telling me there is not even a disk in the drive.I did manage to get one of the 25 gigs ones to burn video data i.e. mpeg, and avi files but so far that is all and not what I wanted to spend my money on for sure especially for how expenisve these discs are.I was very disappointed in the product. I had previously ordered the verbatim brand write once blu-rays from Tiger Direct with no problems.I should have stuck with those.
Here is general guidline of about how many pictures a smart media card can hold. This list was made up using a 2.1 mega pixel camera at 1600x1200 resolution. (The Fuji Finepix 2300). So if you have a higher mega pixel camera the amount of pictures it can hold will decrease and you will be able to hold a few more pictures with a lower mega pixel model. But these numbers will give you a basic idea so you will know what capacity of smart media card is for you. (1600x1200 resolution) Example: Listed is the card capacity with the amount of photos it can hold in the camera's Fine (best mode), Normal, and Basic photo modes. (Fine,Normal,Basic)8 MB (9,19,39) 16 MB (19,39,75) 32 MB (40,82,155) 64 MB (82,170,330) 128 MB (168,350,700)*Most camera's normal mode takes pictures of good enough quality for most photos you will take, unless the camera is under 1.3 mega pixels.*Many cameras come with a 8MB memory card. But that usually isn't enough memory for most people, here is what I would suggest purchasing:My suggestions:1-1.9 mega pixel camera - 8MB or 16 MB2-2.9 mega pixel camera - 32 MB3 mega pixels and up - 64 MB
If you want bluetooth and MP3s this is not your unit. However, If you are looking for a great GPS unit that will get you from point A to point B fast and efficiently then go with the TomTom ONE. The two advantages of this unit are its incredible maps and its portability. Using GPS while on foot makes going to unfamiliar places an anxiety free experience. Now that the ONE only costs $299 it is in a class of its own in terms of quality and price.
What sets this receiver appart is the new technology Panasonic introduced recently. It's the Digital Amplifier, technolgy based on the class "D" Switching Amplifier and a chip developed by TI.There is no DAC (digital-analog converter) in the conventional sense. All digital input signals activate the amp by switching the amplifier stages on or off based on the data (0's and 1's). The amp responds in pulses of 100-200hz. The pulse artifacts are then filtered out. It's a true digital amplifier. All analog signals (tape deck etc.) are converted into 192/24 DIGITAL signals first and only then fed into the digital amp.There's no preamplifier in this receiver either!! Tone, volume, and other controls are handled digitally. When you use a digital connection to this reciever you are getting as pure a signal as is possible.Distortion caused by analog signals is non-existent as long as the signal is digital. Example: Use a digital optical or coax connection from your CD or DVD player and the signal STAYS digital until it gets to your speakers. Even analog signals are extremely clean because they are converted to 192/24 digital signals and only then fed into the digital amp.The tuner is also extremely good. Plus this is a 6.1 Home Theater reciever with all the bells and whistles, an awesome buy at this price.The only caveat I have with this receiver is that it requires a 20 hour break-in period. Right out of the box, the sound is a bit too bright and has a hard digital edge when used for critical listening. It takes about 20 hours of use before it mellows into the smooth but crisp sound reproduction it is capable of.This digital amplifier can actually out perform $2000 designer amps due to its advanced digital technology. Eventually all manufacturers will be using this technology but for now the XR50 is your best bet!
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.
Simple yet functional. No unneeded bells and whistles. Great to connect on one end to a USB-DAC which is in turn plugged into your Mac or PC, and on the other end to external large speakers. The sound produced meets and beats any high-end sound card output.
I've owned this multifunction printer for 13 months. I loved it, gave it light to moderate use, and it just broke. It's no longer in warranty. Every printer I've owned previously lasted a minimum of five years. Very disappointing.
I bought the phillips HN Folding Noise-cancelling Headphones for 35 dollars. They are normally 75, I believe. I think 35 is still too much. I bought them to use on the plane. However, when I tried them, there was virtually no difference when the noise cancel was turned on or off. And the sound wasn't as good as the stock ipod ear-buds. They would distort at a relatively low level. I would highly recommend another headphone.
After 4 months I got "Err 2" on my Rebel XT. I was able to get the pictures off the card, but now neither my PC or camera even recognizes that there is a card loaded. I'm going to try to work with San Disk to replace it. Wish me luck.
This best review I can give is that this product worked. This was a good purchase for me.
I have had three of these drives and all three have gone bad. The first I used for approx. 5-6 days before it stopped working. It would light once, then shut off and the drive would start making a clicking sound. I got a replacement from Seagate and that lasted about 2 hours! I sent that one back as well and thought that I'd do it one more time before demanding a refund, well this one worked, sort of... I have been using it for 8-9 Months now with extremely good care and the day before a one of my school finnals papers are due, it crashes AGAIN!I don't have anything against Seagate. I love there products actually, I got a 160 GB Seagate FreeAgent Go and it is wonderful. Hardware, software, Everything, but when it comes to this Seagate Pocket Drive, I would recommend anyone who doesn't want to loose their data, to steer away from this product. There are much better options to go with now days.
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".
I just got the Bose Around Ear headphones and I love them. I was really able to hear things from my music that was either too subtle or distorted to hear (i pod headphones). These handle volume very well, and although they don't advertise noise canceling, they do a great job of it. If you're considering an upgrade in audio, this is definitely a great way to go.
I recently got one of these keyboards at work for use with a Windows PC. I like it and bought one for personal use at home with my Macintosh. It was an unpleasant surprise to find its default Macintosh key layout switches the standard positions for the Command (ALT) and Option (Start) keys. Trying to fix this using the Microsoft Keyboard System Preference didn't work on my Macintosh (Mac OS 10.4.9). I was considering returning the keyboard, but found a utility on the web (http://doublecommand.sourceforge.net), that successfully switched these key assignments.
Simple, easy to use, looks great. The software is quite slow to rip CDs, but everything else is great.
Okay, the thing looks great and feels tinier than the previous generation of Nano and that's a good thing. There is roughly 7.5gb free space for storage and that's a good thing.However! Buyer beware, because I have found one important negative detail, which is one serious glitch:Approximately 1 in 3 of the mp3 file's I uploaded to the 8gb Nano won't play. Instead the screen turns black with a white Apple logo displayed for approximately 5-6 seconds, then the screen goes off completely for a moment, then reboots to the black screen with the Apple logo for a few seconds then displays the main menu. Sometimes the root folder of the mp3 file that didn't work is removed from the directory tree.I haven't found anything online about this glitch--as far as a firmware update or if this problem is widespread. As much as I love it and want to keep it, I will probably be returning this iPod and waiting for a more stable version to be released.:'(
I've had this tv for almost 2 months now. I'd like to first respond to one reviewer:I've quoted the reviewer with &#62;&#62;&#60;&#60;&#62;&#62;when you turn on the TV , you will notice the fan noise from the projector lamp.. It sounds like the fan in the back of your PC, but a little more noticeable.. =[ .. &#60;&#60;I haven't noticed any fan noise. no problem here&#62;&#62;If you are planning on watching DVD's on this TV with a standard DVD player... THINK AGAIN !! You will have to buy a Denon DVD-1910 Single-disc DVD player with 720p/1081i DVI output in order to get a good picture !!&#60;&#60;That's ridiculous. You don't have to buy any kind of special dvd player to get a good picture. You just need componenet video output or better, which is standard on almost every dvd player sold today&#62;&#62;Anyway.. If you hook up your existing DVD player with an S-Video cable (Monster or not)! the picture quality is horrible !!&#60;&#60;That is why the tv has HDMI and component inputs. Use the component inputs for dvd.&#62;&#62;But you really do need to buy a DVD player that outputs in 1080i and upconverts the picture signal !! You can waste your money on a $170 Toshiba or Samsung Up convert DVD player.. &#60;&#60;Again, that's ridiculous. Any dvd player with component output is fine. Just take off the stock &#34;VIVID&#34; picture setting on the tv and set it to the &#34;CINEMA&#34; setting&#62;&#62;Also you don't need all the Monster cables , only an S-Video!! &#60;&#60;S Video is not a great picture. Maybe that's why you're complaining about picture quality...Now to my thoughts: I love this tv. I compared it to the Samsung HLP5063 and thought the Panasonic was the clear winner in picture quality. I didn't think the Samsung 5085 was worth the extra money either. It looked as good as the mitsubishi 525 series, too. This tv performs better than ones costing much more, so I went for it. I couldn't be happier. Even standard definition cable looks great, and HD sports is definitaly an amazing experience.Highly recommended.
This scanner is very easy to install and operate - it couldn't be any simpler, really. The scanner sends the data to your computer as though you'd typed the barcode in on the keyboard; thus it should work with any software that supports barcodes.Configuring the unit for scanning modes and beeper volume/duration (it's a little LOUD out of the box) is just as simple. There are a few barcodes printed in the manual that you scan per your preferences.To test it, just point your browser to http://www.upcdatabase.com/itemform.asp, rest the scanner on a UPC code, and click the trigger. Even if the product isn't in the database, you'll get confirmation of a good read just by looking at the number read out by the scanner. (If it's not in the database, do those good people at upcdatabase a favor and enter the product details). You could also use Amazon's search feature with the device, in the same fashion: scan the product's bar code rather than typing in its title.I scanned in a dozen CDs sitting here at my desk about as quickly as a checkout clerk - so I stuck a pencil behind my ear, snapped my chewing gum a few times, asked myself if I found everything I was looking for and hollered "WET CLEANUP ON AISLE THREE!"
I bought this for a quick and cheap solution to getting my desktop online. It installed easy on Windows 7 32bit and 64bit using the Vista drivers included on the cd. It works well for browsing websites but when I do heavy downloading or video streaming on sites like hulu it tends to get hot and I lose connection for about a minute.(before someone says it could be my wireless router: when I lose connection on the desktop I fire up my laptop and it connects so I know its not the router)For the price I'm fairly pleased with it but I'm looking for an internal PCI wireless card to replace this.If you're looking for a cheap quick solution for browsing websites and checking email this is a good device but if you're like me and do heavy downloading and streaming spend a little extra and get an internal card.
I bought these cartridges for my OKI color laser printer. They work just as the original ones do and at less thanhalf the price.I would definitely buy again and would recommend them
I can't hear the noise around me, just the show I'm watching on my Kindle Fire - marvelously relaxing!The headphones do not adjust to be small enough to fit me perfectly, so I make my hair &#34;bigger&#34; to accommodate. Only drawback I can think of.
We have a portable satilite dish and it is powered by DC as it is mainly for our motorhome. However, we are spending time in Florida in a house and there was no way to power our dish. My husband did research and found this product on Amazon. At first we were concerned the product would not be of quality as the price was so reasonable. However, now that we have used the product for more than a month, we could not be happier. It is a great product!!! With the price we paid for the product, we got a great deal! Thank you Amazon.
I bought this unit for my wife, & she loves it. I would buy another one. It is easy to use, easy to understand to voice commands, & it is also easy to see the screen.
I installed this router after remodeling a bedroom into an office.Without access to the wall to run cable, I needed to use a wireles set upto get on line. Set up was very easy. The instructions were simple andcomplete. I was up and running in less than a half hour. The speed isoutstanding and pages download as fast as my hardwire cable used to load.I liked the fact that Belkin offers a lifetime warranty. There competitiondoes not. That tells me that they are sure of their product and will standbehind it.I'd buy Belkin again.
Ignore earlier reviews that complain of the missing A10 cable. I've been using these for years. As with other users I was frustrated when my first headset arrived and I realized that I needed to purchase the A10 cable separately. Plantronics finally figured out that the cable should be shipped with the amplifier. This is a great improvement!
I have had other readers and this one is the best. The photos read very fast and the drive is easy to position on your desk.
This replacement is a bit larger but since it came with UK plug, car charger, it does much more then the original. I was worried when I ordered it but as usual quick delivery from amazon and after trying it, works great.Then i found my original that i lost so now i have two. this one works better on the road so i can charge in the car also.
The product was not as described when I received it. It had no picture until after I complained that the display was not as described. I received an old display that was over 6 years old and I returned it. I was charged a stocking fee when there was no return policy for the seller, let alone the notice of a stocking fee on returns. In short, it was not a good experience and I will not buy any electronics from a seller using Amazon.com again.
I gave one of these to my wife six months ago, after being less than impressed by reviews of the equivalent GE product. Basically, I wanted something that would pull in her 3 public radio stations and offer me incentive to feed the cats. Trouble is, the darn thing requires installation--which took me 4-5 hours not counting the five months I simply thought about doing it.The pluses: It seems very solid and durable, is a no-brainer to operate, and produces relatively high-frequency (if a bit hollow-sounding) fidelity.Minuses: It's deeper than I'd bargained for. The only under-the-cabinet space that would accommodate it was in a corner. Curiously, Sony's instructions warn against installing it near florescent lighting. (What are you supposed to do--rewire your kitchen?) This may explain why radio reception, while decent, is hardly startling. Only by fiddling with the electrical cord (which does double duty as an antenna) can I get acceptable sound on most of the fringe (40-70 miles out) stations. If only manufacturers would scrap some of the automatic features and station memory banks in favor of more sensitive and selective tuners. And, true, the unit has a "mega-bass" switch with a single setting--but does anyone remember the days when radios came with a handy little knob called a "tone control"?All in all, a well-made product offering solid performance and value. An excellent gift for the handyman in the family.
This item sucks, I can't get it to work with Windows 7 and I feel Microsoft and Belkin have dropped the ball on this, I just wasted 67.00 dollars for a piece of junk hardware!!
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!
The iFire works great for connecting Apple Pro Speakers to my new G5 Power Mac and older G4 Power Mac.I was taken back at first by how small the unit was. But that's actually a plus - it's so small it barely takes up any room at all. Extremely easy to set up and use.The Pro Speakers sound far better than I expected for a single-speaker system. Maybe not quite as good as a system with separate sub-woofer, mid-range and tweeters, but fairly impressive for their size.Only two minor criticisms:1. The iFire uses 2 separate cables (a 1/8 mini male-2-male and a firewire cable) that are clipped together with 3 or 4 clips. I guess this allows for certain flexiblity depending on how your configuring the system, but the double cables could add to the tangle of wires already coming off your CPU.2. Many new iPods are shipping only with USB wall charger units, not firewire. So to hook it up to a new iPod, you'll need to connect the power cord (firewire) to your computer, or purchase a separate firewire iPod wall charger.Overall, the Griffin iFire is a great product! Definitely recommend!
Purchased this to replace an old clock radio and something I could use with my new iPod Touch. Works great and looks great. Only problem is the inserts for the iPod Touch 3G do not fit to hold it securely but I was able to place one on its side behind the Touch and it works great. I have actually purchased another one for our home. Highly recommend this item. Great value for the price.
if you want to exactly replace your HP cartridges, then this is the product. No guess, no issues, just predictable performance. Save the hassle and get the recommended replacement. i did and I am very satisfied.
This adopt doesn't work with Ipod 16GB. Only work with 20GB and above.disappointment for the purchase.
Wow! Now THIS is a novel! After having just slogged halfway through and then abandoned an epic fantasy in which the "heroes" of the book are so unlikable and stupid and narcissistic that I was praying for the "bad guys" to win and slaughter them, The Curse of Chalion is immensely refreshing.Likable main characters! Likable supporting cast! Beautiful storytelling! A mature and believable plot line! Solid world-building! Amazing!I don't know how Bujold does it, but even the cliched parts are refreshing, and the evil villains are evil without my imagining them twirling their mustaches and tying damsels in distress to railroad tracks. The writing is superb, the characters so deftly drawn and handled. Each sentence is important, nothing is wasted.This book shows how conventional elements can be taken and made into something new and fresh and exciting. The storyline itself is conventional: a battle-scarred, honorable man has been chosen by fate to save a kingdom from enemies within the royal court. And yet, at the same time, the storyline is not at all conventional: the hero is canny and circumspect, there are no raging battles, and except for the ending no spectacular mystical pyrotechnics.The characters are conventional and yet not conventional. The usual cast of spies, kings, queens, princes, princesses, warriors, and "wizards" of a sort are all present, and yet each one is unique, fresh, original. These characters are ALIVE, they are real, they are themselves. The plotline makes sense, is not convoluted or inane.Altogether, a wonderful book, wonderfully written, with an excellent, compelling plot, a satisfying conclusion, and marvelous and lovely characters. Wonderful book. I wish there were more out there like this one.
Vendor delivered on time and product was in new condition. Good job!I did not receive the adapter pictured on this page. The one I received was covered with "BELKIN" and a blue circles pattern printed over the black adapter with NO XM logo. Belkin adapter did not perform well. To much distortion and generally the sound was not clear. This would be in comparison to the USED XM adapter, which looks like the product pictured here, and which I purchased on the same day. Later, still not completely happy with the sound quality I was getting, I went to Radio Shack and bought a Gigaware brand adapter, (much more costly), but it is performing very well. Sorry Belkin, you just don't cut it for me.
I am directionally challanged. I bought this Garmin c340 GPS and love it. It is ready to use right out of the box. And very easily programed. I wish I would have bought one sooner. With gas at $3.00 a gallon, I can't afford to be lost anymore.
This TV is extremely popular for all the right reasons. I own several TVs and was looking to upgrade to a large screen. I went around to many stores to compare the picture quality of several manufacturers. This model was equal or superior to all in the 35 inch or above category, except for HDTVs and WEGAs which cost thousands. I have digital cable and the picture on this Toshiba is even better than the set I replaced. My VCR was simple to hook up and, even though it is not new enough to take advantage of the S video or component video, the picture quality is superb. I can't wait to upgrade my VCR now and also purchase a DVD player to truly take advantage of all this TV has to offer.
great little gadget. excellent price cannot be beat. it uses a usb port as well as 4 AAA battery and the volume is loud enough to hear across the room. it is not a high end speaker system but for the price hey cannot be beat.now i need to find a outlet so i can set it next to my bed
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 tried the trick of resizing, but honestly, the image quality is still abyssmal. The images are so low-resolution that only the vaguest of detail comes out. Please, if you're thinking of buying this for someone for Christmas this year, choose something else. It might be okay for someone with low standards or poor eyesight, but for anyone who can see well and knows what a good digital image looks like, this will be a huge disappointment.The good news is that in a few years these digital keychains will have advanced and will offer much better performance - that's almost guaranteed. So put this one on the "must buy for mom" list for the 2008 Christmas season.I very seldom write a review, and only wrote this one to keep people from making the same mistake I did.
This is a well-constructed keyboard that has a nice feel to it and a good assortment of programmable keys. It isn't advertised as such, but the "zoom slider" is also programmable. Here's how to reprogram it as a scroll slider: Edit C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro5.5\IType\Setup\Files\commands.xml.Replace:C319 Type="6" Activator="ZoomOut"C320 Type="6" Activator="ZoomIn"With:C319 Type="6" Activator="ScrollUp"C320 Type="6" Activator="ScrollDown"
This is a great camera. Photo quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. And I loved the onscreen stuff - it is as good as any I've seen.The optical zoom is not as great as it could be, but that is a minor issue. Some of the other reviews have complained about that, but that's not reasonable. You don't buy a camera like this for it's zoom. You buy it for photo quality, capacity, and battery life. This camera has all three in good measure.The price is a good one for this type of camera. If you are looking for a great 3.1 MP camera, you could do a lot worse.
I received the recorder in a very timely manner. All went very well!
I have owned this TV for about a year and a half. The picutre is good, not great. I have a very light room and it doesn't have a great picture during the day. About 3 days ago I heard a loud pop and my lamp went out. They say the lamp should last about 7k hours. Since I didn't run my TV 13 hours per day, I think this is wrong. It looks like this is a very typical issue with Toshiba DLP TV's. I have even read that there are class action law suits regarding Toshiba and there DLP lamps. Its a good TV at a good price until you figure in the price of a new Lamp ($200) every year and a half. I would stay away from this TV or make sure that the lamp id included in any extended warranty that is available.
This is my favorite card reader (purchased Dec 2007) for it's upright design, usability and it just looks good sitting on my desk without taking up much space! It is USB2.0 but doesn't support the new SDXC cards and others that are coming out now, e.g. XQD card in the Nikon D800. I used the "Steelbytes HD Speed" freeware test software but only attained an average read speed of 19MB/sec on theSanDisk Extreme 4 GB SDHC Card, 30MB/sec HD Videowhich is rated up to 30MB/sec.
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.
This is an awesome product for people who use numbers a lot, but don't want a 17" laptop. Works with my Vista Business although it doesn't say it on the box.The usb ports are so handy. Wish the screen was bigger and I wish (although probably not realistic) that it had ".00" option.Love it.
I think if I used kite string to attach an out of focus black and white photograph of NikolaTesla playing whist to my Tivoli radio it would improve reception as much as thisthing did.
I owned the earlier version of the g5 for a couple of years and found it hard they could improve but they did. For the price i dont think you can get a better mouse.
Overall the product works great. No complaints. However, be aware that this docking station does not come with the video cable or the a/v cable. It does include the usb though. Enjoy.
Very good product, keeps my coffee ore what els i have in these Nissan Bottle. I can recommended this product to enyonce.
Price on the (2) 1.0GB DDR PC2700 was very reasonable. Great value and fast delivery.
This is the fifth time I'm buying this particular wired headset. Hey, they either wear out or break eventually - snagging the wire on a door handle or the wire wears out from rolling it up when not in use. It's not made of steel, so that's expected after months of use.Hands down the most comfortable fit and sound quality for the money of any wired headset. Since my business phone is my wireless phone, I want to get the best audio quality possible out of my phone communication. Wired is still better than bluetooth for sound quality, so most of the time I'm using my cell phone I'm using this headset. This headset has been a winner for me.
Purchased these expecting them to last longer than the 3-4 months that my sony's lasted. Usually use them for working out, but also for when I sleep. These wore out in less than two months - the wires coverings split in several places. I guess I'll go back to my $10 pair from Sony.
It looks like this product has been around for years. (There have been good reviews since October 2000.) So I decided to get one. I received it quickly from Amazon (with no shipping charge since I purchased other stuff that exceeded $25). I must say I like it very much. And I will buy a few more with my next Amazon purchase.I tried it on my lowly point-and-shoot 35mm Olympus camera first. The brush does not seem to scratch the optical lens and the compound works like a charm. After that test I moved on to my Nikon Coolpix digital camera, Nikon N70 35mm SLR and my new Nikon digital D70 SLR. Under bright lamp, I carefully examined the lens surface, it passed my eyes. No scratches or lines. It really does a great job. I am impressed.I was tempting to buy a similarly priced Nikon brand cleaning pen but now I don't need to. This one already does all I need to do.Now my next step is to get one for each camera bag.
This device works exactly as advertised. The keyboard, while not quite as nice as my regular PC keyboard, is ten times better than any laptop keyboard.Anyone who needs to use their laptop to do some serious typing at a remote location should order one of these things immediately!You may also use this at home if you are too cheap to buy separate a monitor and keyboard for your notebook, but the separate keyboard and monitor, along with a docking station, is the better solution for those who can afford it and have the space to leave it permanently set up.Some caveats: (1) It takes up a lot more desk space than just using your laptop computer by itself; (2) the no skid pad, while effectively preventing the keyboard from skidding, is a real dirt magnet; (3) although it folds easily for storage, it's pretty heavy so it's not something you would carry around all the time--it weighs more than twice as much as my little Sony Vaio; (4) the power adapter, which is only needed if you want to power up the built-in USB hub, is NOT included.
This headset is great for someone who just wants to talk via microphone to someone on a messenger service (AIM, MSN, ICQ, Skype, etc) -> as it's designed for just that. I must admit, being a wearer-of-glasses, this product can get a little annoying for the ears - especially if your head isn't ..well, *huge*. I have a pretty big head (24"+) and it's still too small for this headset altogether. It works just fine, perfect and fact.And yeah, you should take the advice of someone below - MAKE SURE TO UNMUTE THE MICROPHONE. =}
The Logitech Z-5500 Digital Surround Sound Speaker System is phenomenal. I bought it based on the large number of positive reviews for this speaker system and I wasn't disappointed.The 4 satellite speakers and the center channel speaker is clear as a bell and can handle very high volumes so I don't have to worry about driving them too hard. I cranked up the volume all the way and couldn't get these speakers to buzz.I was also blown away by amount of sonic boom the bass speaker is capable of putting out. Having used a puny2 speaker systemfor the longest time, I can really appreciate how the strong bass adds so much more depth and excitement to the sound from a movie.I had to experiment with the placement of the 4 satellite speakers to get the best immersive sound experience. These speakers are perfect for a home theater surround sound system!I'm absolutely thrilled with these speakers because they have added immeasurably to my enjoyment whether I'm listening to music or watching a movie. It is definitely money well spent. Now I just need abigger screen...
I was happy with the electronics on these headphones and bought 2 of them. On BOTH, the headphone arms broke on the silver part, where the rectangular part meets the flimsy arms that go around the earpieces. I tried using crazy glue to fix them, but they just kept breaking. Now I'm shopping for something with a sturdier design.
Excellent combination of style, small size and functionality. You pay a bit more for Apple products, but it's worth it when it comes to performance and satisfaction.
The best, hands down! My long, thick, naturally curly hair dries in 3 minutes and is flawless and straight! I use this in conjuction with the revo styler, resolve or lavei shampoo. I also use sleek look or sleeking conditioner. Then I finish sparingly with my own version of Ojon oil.Even other Andis blow dryers can't touch the performance of this one. Neither can the other way more expensive blow dryers.
These speakers sound very good, with ample bass, clear mids, and good highs. I am an audiophile with Magneplanar speakers and McIntosh gear on my main, full-size stereo setup, and am quite demanding of good sound and quality. I was pleasantly surprised when I first hooked these up to my PC, and played MP3's out of them. For the money, these things deliver in spades! Truly a great value in sound!!
Great backpack. I have used it to carry 2 notebooks (a 17" and a 15") with books and supplies including external hard drive, notebook camera, usb stick, cell phone, cables, pens, business cards, and water bottles. The only limits to this bag is how much weight you can carry. Lots of nice pockets and good padding. Bag is slightly larger than most others but the extra space is worth it.
So far, so good. I set this up today - it was exceptionally easy to get going quickly. Still haven't figured out how to make the remote sync w/the cable remote so it changes the cable channels for the tv, but apart from that, it does what it says it can.
This is the best alarm clock I have seen on the market. The instant that I spotted it, I was sold. Crappy alarm clocks are a pet peave of mine, and this one is great. Setting the time takes seconds. Setting the digital presets takes seconds. It looks fabulous and I can rest my beer or a cup of coffee on it (I don't recommend it) if I wanted to. No batteries? Not a problem because it takes only seconds to set- no holding down a button for two minutes while it cycles through. I am buying one for by brother right now. Oh- the brightness control (3 settings) is wonderful if you like your bedroom very dark (or very bright!)
Bought one of these because our car stereo is factory stock and has no input or tape player for a hard-wire connection for my iPod Mini. Thought this transmitter would be a serviceable alternative. In a nutshell: DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!The transmitter was never able to grab a station. followed all the instructions to a T. Emailed the company and all they did was re-hash the exact same instructions I had tried for several attempts. When I asked about what I do to value the warranty, they said go to the store I bought it!!Don't waste your time w/ this product. This is a small scale company with a small scale outlook on their business.If you need to buy a transmitter be sure to not buy from Griffin---they suck!
Sound is great, both incoming and outgoing.I also like that the cord is much heavier grade wire than other units I have worn out. Perhaps this one will last longer.
This was just what we wanted to replace our old fishfinder! With Fast delivery .
I have had this for 7 months now and have yet to change the battery,and it's performed perfect.I am online most the day every day working or browing the web and the smooth scoll is a nice feature to have.Once had a logitech but it broke down on me after a about 2 months.It is also very comfy to hold.Worth the money!
I have a TiVo box and wanted to connect it via ethernet cable to my router so that I could transfer shows more quickly to my laptop computer. I installed a splitter to split to signal to the TiVo box and cable modem. However, when I did that, the signal was too weak for my modem to register. I also lost the signal to a few channels on my TiVo box. This signal booster was the answer to my problem. I'm now able to get a strong signal on my cable modem and the picture quality to my Samsung HDTV is as good as ever. I was a bit surprised that the unit was powered via an ethernet cable instead of a regular power cord. I'm glad they at least included an extra cable in the package.NOTE: Be sure to use a bi-directional signal booster if using for your cable modem or cable service with features requiring bi-directional signals such as Comcast's On-Demand service.
Comcast digital service suffered from weak signal. Could see very few HDTV channels. Called Comcast and they had no solution. Was going to change service vendors when I saw the booster item. At that price (circa $40) it was a no brainer. Was concerned by earlier posts that the unit quit working or that ON Demand did not function properly. However, I am happy to say the unit resolved the weak signal issues, and works fine with ON Demand. Concerning the quitting issue, I would say the charger appears to be the units weakest link. Hopefully it can be replaced without having to purchase an entire new unit if and when the time comes.
If you want a bulk product for a cheap price then this product is for you! If you want the product to actually work then buy something else!!! I used 10 connectors on 1 wire to try to get it work! I got so frustrated that i went to Lowes and purchased a box of 25 Ideal brand connectors for $9.95. Connectors worked the first time, every time! You definitely get what you pay for! I would not recommend these connectors to anyone!
I love my salad shooter. My friend had one and once I used hers I knew I had to have one. I am on an all raw organic food eating program so I was sooooo glad to see I could buy the organic vegetables and cut, slice, and shred them myself for a fresh salad.
Fine headphones for the price. They tend to require adjustments as range changes from transmitter, but that's easily done. Great when vacuuming or when DW is sleeping.
I give four stars because for the price they where good speakers, i put them in my Dodge ram and they sounded fine. Not sound system speakers but they sound good for under 20 bucks!
After reading many reviews I was willing to purchase this product only because I knew I could send it back if it didn't work out - but it did. I followed the instructions exactly and have had no problem with set up or with using the scanner. I have scanned in over a 1000 slides and have twice that many left to go. The whole process is time consuming but it works well. My brother was so impressed he is getting one for his birthday.
I recieved this camera from a friend not a while ago for free. After reading the reviews, i was surprised at how old this camera was! 2002 was 3 years ago! And yet, this camera does a good job. 3.2 mpx is nothing, compared to the average now (around 4-5 mpx standard) but i must say this camera is good. For a 3.2 megapixle, this camera has very fine pictures. It is well worth it and does not lag as my old camera did. The negative effect of the camera is that after a while (3 years .. :P) the battery was worn out. It barely works for 10 seconds at a time before it says it needs a recharge. Other than that, the camera is good. I like it. But for the 2005-ers, there are much better cameras out there for cheaper prices. And more thin ones.For 2002, this is a very good camera.
This applies to the 160 Gb version which died after warranty on very light use - backed up my hard drive about 5 times. Not reliable for archival storage
Good for avoiding the bulkiness of a big surge protector, assuming you only need one plug. Works great so far.
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.
I'm not pulling any punches here. This thing is great. I have had mine for about six months now. These SanDisk m230, and m240... are taking over. I wore mine on the John Muir Trail, and I passed another hiker who had one on his arm too! I wear mine almost every day when I jog. I use Sennheiser PX 100 headphones, they play really loud, big, big sound. I can drag and drop files with ease. This was my entry into portable music and I am so happy. I am 48 and am a newbie. This was easy. (My daughters iPod Nano is sitting unused because after twelve hours of trying to get iTunes to accept it, we gave up. Her friend wants an MP3 player like mine for Christmas. And my brother-in- law has the two gig version that he jogs with all the time.)
If you just need an eSATA Cable, this is great to have. To be fair, it's the first one I've owned, but it works well and the length is great. It is stiff but that's how eSATA Cables are, and actually this one is fairly easy to work with as far as they go. Not to be confused with SATA.
It died after one use. I should've just spent more on a better brand. Get the real ones so you don't waste your money.
This product does exactly what it's supposed to do. Charge the Sansa without a computer.
I grew up using the Pentax K1000 film cameras, so it was natural for me to move up to the Pentax K100D SLR Digital cameras. I bought the K100D Super, and it is truly .... "Super"!!!Not only does it accept all my old K series lenses from my old film camera (saving me thousands of dollars), but it's easy to use. No sooner do you pull this out of the box do you immediately begin to realize how it works. The settings are intutitive, and photos are professional-grade.I was considering it's older brother, the K10, but I feel I've made the right choice. The learning curve on the K10 would have been too steep for me. I am halfway between a pro and an amatuer, and this camera suits my skill level perfectly.This camera makes photography fun again!
I live around a lot of tall buildings in downtown,this one cuts in and out sometimes,would would think that after getting a 1,ooo dollar HDTV,I would have not tried to get off cheap,it looks better than it works.Dont do it spend some more money,invest in your HDTV.
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.
Very fast printer, virtually no upkeep necessary. I've printed off more than 1,000 pages and I have had to problems at all. I'll be buying a new toner cartridge in about 1,500 pages so I'll have a backup. It is a bit noisy, for an office it would be fine, but for printing off homework in the middle of the night in your parent's room, you would get yelled at. Shut the door to your room, and no one will care about the noise (except you). Also, it looks cool for a printer. I use the network feature and it works superbly, very easy setup with XP/Vista.
It's OK, I own it for my camcorder Panasonic VDR-D300. It's good for beginners. The light is yellow. They include into the package:* AC adapter (to charge the batteries).* 2 AAA Rechargable Batteries.* Mounting Bracket.* 2 Watt Bulb.
I learned the hard way to put a surge protector on your fridge! I have a GE Profile that was not protected and had to replace the circuit board $350 because was damaged from electrical surge. The Belkin is one slimmest ones I could find since I did not want my fridge sticking out 4 inches from the wall or use a strip type device.
VoIP is "voice over internet protocol", where your phone service is piggybacked on top of your broadband internet connection. You have to have a cable or dsl modem with an ethernet connection.I hate the local phone company, I just can't stand paying near $50 for phone service when the cellphone bill is $35. I had to cut all the options on the phone service to get it under $50... but must have the "Area Choice" plan or I pay long-distance fees to call 10 miles to work. So the very best I could do was around $47 a month.What really set this in motion was the new cordless phone my daughter got for Christmas. She wanted Caller ID and I figured, sure, why not pay $2 a month to make her happy? Geez - That's another $8.95 a month just for Caller ID!!So I went looking.... Finally an alternative!There's Vonage which is $5 cheaper, but I chose AT&T;'s CallVantage plan. For $29.99 a month you get unlimited local & long-distance calls and the feature set is awesome. Caller ID, 3-way calling, Locate me, it goes on and on. I can manage everything from a computer on the internet, 60-day call log, voicemail can be played on computer or forwarded to up to 10 email addys, it is unreal!I got it hooked up and working within 30 minutes. The telephone adapter sits in between the cable modem and the router.After I disconnected the phone plug in the box on the side of the house - to separate the house from the phone company - I plugged the telephone adapter into a wall jack. This "backfeeds" the house telephone jacks and allows every phone jack in the house to be serviced.The quality of the connection is noticably better than the old Bellsouth phone service, gone are the clicks and buzzing noise.I have noticed a decrease in my internet bandwidth when someone is on the phone, but I feel comfortable with the tradeoff.There are port-forwarding issues with the current telephone adapter (a nice D-Link product) that may affect those of you that run ftp servers, but it is said they will be resolved with future products. Also, there is a Linksys wireless router with integrated CallVantage support that may resolve it.BTW, they can usually port your existing phone number over, but that didn't work for me. I had to get a new number. Small price to pay. I'm saving $20 a month and getting unlimited long distance with every possible phone feature. Sweet!
I got hooked on Logitech speakers after my Klipsch surround sound broke right after the warranty was up (they wouldn't replace it). I had a previous model of the Z-5500 speakers and was absolutely thrilled with them! I was told that Klipsch is one of the best speaker brands, but Logitech blows them away! Anyhow, much to my disappointment, my old Logitech surround sound was broken during a recent move, so I purchased the Z-5500 speakers. WOW! I'm picky about my audio, but I couldn't be more impressed. The Z-5500 is much better than the previous model I had. The wireless remote was a major upgrade for me and the speaker wire is MUCH longer this time around, allowing me to mount the speakers all over the room with rewiring anything. Not to mention, the sound absolutely blows me away! This is a top-notch system at an excellent price! Comparable Bose systems are twice the price. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and have absolutely NO complaints!
FInally, an easy way for my older son to use all his game systems and DVD/VCR without having to plug and unplug everything. Its EASY to install and use. Even my 3 year old has figured out how to watch the VCR by himeself!
There is a reason this printer is refurbished - it sucks!I had mine for eight months when it broke the first time - the evil Error 41 of death. (Printhead failure) After holding for thirty minutes, I did get hold of customer service who took my credit card # and Fedexed me another - they take your CC # so that if you do not return the broken printer within 3 days, they'll charge you the full price. In my case, Fedex failed to show up twice for a pick-up so it was late. Thankfully, Brother took off the charge after Fedex admitted they'd skipped me two days running.The send you a refurbished printer and then give you the remainder of your year warranty, which for me was 4 months. It's exactly eight months later and my printer broke down again with the Error 41. Both times, I hadn't even used up the original ink supply. While Brother likes to say the Error message only comes up when ink not manufactured by Brother is used that's not the case. I was told that to fix my printer I'd have to buy a new printhead ($50 to $100 depending on where you look) and then have it installed - It was much cheaper to buy a new printer. The other thing they said is that excessive use can wear out a printhead faster. I used my printer maybe once a week tops so that's not the case either! I'm avoiding Brother like the plague! I'm with HP now, and my friend has had good luck with hers for the past three years, so I'm hoping the same is true for me!
Solid performance with awesome HD 1080p picture quality. You must see this see before you buy any DLP. Much more detail then a 720p plasma.
The item was packed nicely. The shipment was prompt. the customer service was helpful. everything went great. I would hop at Amazon.com again.
It works very good. Scan small bar code. Seems very durable, even we drop it to the floor several times, It works fine.
The product seems to work great. I was a bit convcerned about how long it took the company to get around to shipping the item. It went past the date they indicated I would have it by before they actually shipped it. The indication I had was that it was in stock. And clearly it was not due to the delay.
Something the old Dell needed took the machine from half a gigabyte in two memory slots to a gigabyte and a quarter. The speed up wasn't huge, but is especially noticeable when several high memory demand programs are running. There was also a noticeable improvement in the temperature of the outer shell directly over the hard drive compartment.
Well not sure how you rate this thing, but so far so good. I got a killer deal on this product and would have never paid what they normally want, but that is just me. It looks pretty nice next to all my other pieces and parts too.
I would recommend this lens to anyone with a Nikon SLR.Great range and glass. VR works wonders.I use it in conjunction with a D80 and could not be happier with the results
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 .
Spend your money on something else. The antennas are barely hanging on by a couple of very thin wires that will break eventually and then it's toast. I ditched cable, so I watch TV programs over the internet by connecting my laptop to the TV in the bedroom and stream it to a TV in the living room. I also used it with my wireless security cameras. The quality could be better, but that was my trade-off over spending more money on a new TV with built-in Wi-Fi, or buying another converter box for my older model TV. I gave it one star, because of the poor antenna design. I only had it a couple of months before the antenna wires on the transmitter broke and no longer works.
I purchased the 4070 today after looking at the 3970. The 3970 must have been discontinued and boy am I glad. My main purpose in purchasing a scanner was several-fold. First, I had a ton of color 35mm slides that I wanted to convert to graphic files to be able to use in MS PowerPoint- on this the 4070 far exceeded my expectations. The colors on the scanned image were crisp and bright, almost nicer than if they had been projected on a 35mm slide projector. I was very easily able to place them into PP.Second, I wanted to be able to scan documents to create an electronic version. The process was extremely simple, the images of high quality and I was able to create a PDF directly from the app. When I ran the OCR on a printed document it has about 95% accuracy- it seems the only areas it missed was where I had written in pencil. Third, I wanted to also create an electronic version of photos in order to preserve the originals, especially since now all my photos are digital to begin with. The 4070 created a crisp, clear scanned image. IN addition to the photos, I can also scan the negatives to preserve those as well.
My only usage of this product has been for audiobooks. It currently has 10 unabridged books on the device and the memory is less than 1/3 full...amazing, for such a small thing!The only glitch I've encountered has been a "freeze" that has happened a few times. It's easily corrected by pressing and holding the Memo button and the center circle for 20 seconds. If this had never happened, I would have given the product 5 stars (rather than 4).I'm delighted with my iPod.
Can't tell you how many purchases i've mde from Amazon but there's a lot. I now ONLY shop with them period!*I promise i am not affiliated w/ Ocean Reef or Amazon!. I am 63yr old Great granny. I purchased this item from the company but the voice activation would not work. I origianally left an average review because it shipped fine, etc and no other problems.Well they immediately called me, and really showed so much concern i was shocked! They rushed me a return label n gave me a refund! The rep that called was very polite and professional. I was so surprised because I never had anybody call about a product when I had a complaint! Wow, these people were on the money! As soon as they recieved it, they called again to see if I recieved email notification of the refund. Ok, i'm so pleased with them. Being my age i've been ripped off just too many times.After all, it was only a flaw and THEY DIDN'T MAKE THE PRODUCT! Memorex has always been a great company too, but anything you buy could be defective these days!I will def. shop with Ocean Reef again n again..They're alright with me!!Thanks guys, from my heart! and God bless you!Anita
This IS a usb cable but it does not work for the Garmin GPS ! I spent the money that I had on this cable but I was very dissapointed when it did not work on any of my Garmin GPS devices I had also tried it on many different computers so I know that it had to be the cable. I highly do not recomend buying this product
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.
This player is absolutely amazing. You have to be out of your mind to pick another mp3 player for the Mac platform.PROS:-Marvelously designed.-Very small :like a deck of cards.-Durable: I dropped my from 3FT on to the floor and still works.-Backlit and very readable at night or in daytime(backlight off)-inconceivably large storage size (10GB in this size? amazing)-Pretty intuitive Interface.-Really lasts 10 hours.-Decent earbud headphones included.-Really cool charger (uses same firewire port on device)-The best navigation buttons i've ever encountered.(specifially the scrolling wheel)Really dynamic sounds: RICH BASS, CRISP TREBLE.THE AMPLIFIER IS ACTUALLY LOUD ENOUGH!!!!!!!CONS:-NO CASE (and for 500$ I think you should get one)preferably a soft or rubber case to protect it from drops.-Firewire port on player is exposed, should have a cover.-Scratches easily. (The device looked scratched out the case)-Does not work with PC(which does not bother me, but I dowish that it would read WMA encoded content.-wish there was a car mount device, because this thing is a godsend for long road trips.Bottom line: This player is worth getting even at the high price, and anyone who says otherwise is either jealous or can't afford it. One notable point of mention is that the bundled earphones while decent, is not adequate for me. I used a pair of Sony MDR-V300 reference headphones (20-30 bucks) and the sound is amazing. You should plan on forking out the dough to get a decent carrying case. There is a place on the web that has a really good case deal which includes a car charger and other stuff. Search with google.
If you have a need for an Ipod charger, this will more than meet your expectations. We used it with the JBL sound dock, and had great sound on the deck at the beach for uninterrupted hours.A good product, nice price and it actually works!
This was my first attempt at making my own RJ45 terminations. I bought an inexpensive crimp tool and these CAT-5 E crimp connectors. The reviews were not encouraging, but I took a chance because of the low price. I watched a couple of YouTube videos and made my first attempt. Out of 4 termination attempts, two were successful and two failed because of mistakes on my part. It takes a little practice, but at less than 4 cents a connector, it is worth the effort. The finished crimped connectors fit into router ports just fine and click into place after the locking tabs are bent back into place after being flattened by the crimp tool. If you are a beginner like me, keep in mind that if you try to push an uncrimped connector into a router or computer, it will not fit. Only after the crimp is made will the crimp connector fit in the router or computer port. These connectors are for solid-conductor CAT5 cable. I don't know what the physical differences are, but if your cable has stranded-conductors, apparently these crimp connectors will not work, or are not optimal. Anyway, based on my limited experience to date, I am happy with these connectors.
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!
We purchased this system less than two years ago. It has seen light to moderate use. Several days ago, the speakers started intermittently cutting out. This afternoon, the subwoofer popped several times--then caught fire! Fortunately, my son was able to extinguish the flames before much damage was done. Beware!!!!!
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.
I just got one of these to go with my new 10MP DSLR camera/memory hog so that I won't need to sort through 50 CF cards to keep track of my pictures when I travel. The folding lid is great to protect the screen, buttons logically laid out, and the menus are easy to navigate. The MP3 and movie players are an awesome bonus for long flights or train trips. The built in FM radio is pretty cool too.It's a little bit of work to manage files using their push-button navigation structure, but it's a small inconvenience for everything else it does. It's easiest to wait till you plug into your PC to deal with that stuff. Battery life could be a little better, but I haven't quite run it dry yet.Get the 80GB! MP3's & a few movies will take up a bit of space before you ever transfer your first CF card of photos.
I didn't really need this gadget, because I hardly ever drive to places I haven't been before. That said, I still wanted one. But since I didn't really have an urgent need for a GPS, I didn't want to pay full price for a new one. After some research on the "Internets" I decided that this model was the one for me because of its text-to-speech function, enabling it to actually say street names, instead of saying "turn in 200 feet." Then I started looking for refurbished units. Customer reviews scared me off of most of the online vendors. But when I saw that Amazon was offering one at a very competitive price, I decided to take a chance on it. The gamble paid off. Bottom line: This GPS works as advertised.My only criticism so far is that the instructions that come with it are not very helpful where the battery is concerned, and the downloadable PDF manual is not much better. I had to do some "Googling" to find out that I needed to charge the unit for several hours through a USB connection to my computer before I could use it. Once I resolved that issue, it worked fine, except that it initially seemed to take a long time to find the satellites. I'm very satisfied with the way it's worked since. Someday I may actually drive someplace where I have serious need of its help.
This mouse is just TRASH. No support from AMAZON or Logitech for problems that will eventually come up.For the money you would expect a product that can last longer than a few months.Save your money for another corded mouse.I'm happy with logitech for their wireless products so gave this a shot but the fancy braided cord came loose on day 31 after purchase.Now the cord is kinked and frayed and it is a major annoyance making the mouse pretty much useless.Logitech email support is down, you can call them and get put on hold for an hour on your own dime.I expect better customer support for such an expensive product.My last logitech purchase.
I thought the quality would meet the one found in Sony's Trinitron, but hell the standard definition for this small size looks WAY BETTER. The convergence is bad and unsettable, and overall picture is washed and overforced. If they think that is what consumers want, I'd rather declare them insane and buy a cheaper but a better and more natural product than this one.
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.
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.
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.
I am so pleased with my new FM Transmitter. Crystal clear sound through my car speakers. Great Value!
Very handy for the grooming kit, you can wash up and dry your hair quickly without having to wait long for hair to dry
This was one of the presents my son wanted for xmas.He was very excited when he opened package to see what inside.
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.
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!
A right size, very useful for USB memory, like the colors, good presentation, excellent prize.
It is the best printer I have ever bought and its wireless, it works on all 3 computers even the one in my bedroom. Excellent product for the price.
Ok guys so I got this to check out tablet mouses. And came across this one. I was a bit cautious of this one because of some reviews. I checked Youtube for some demos and I found none. So I figured for the price its worth the risk. It arrived quickly and in great shape it comes with the tablet, a cheap mouse, and a pen. I don't use the mouse they give you because I believe I have a better one and they both work on my pc.My uses for this. I just use it for fun. I like this game called draw my thing and that's the primary reason that I got it. But I also use it for paint. To draw some random ideas.Reliability. It is working perfectly. The reaction time is fast and I didn't notice any lag.Setup. Very easy just plug it in and wait a few seconds. Like 45 seconds and there it works. It is compatible for Windows 7. You can also use the driver disk it comes with.Contents: 1.Cordless Pen(1) 2.tablet(1) 3. AAA Batteries (1 pair) 4. Installation disk (1) 5. extended free trial for Adobe Photoshop And color painter (1) 6. Cordless Mouse (1) 7. Users manual (1) 8. Sheet of Paper explaining the installation of battery in Pen (1) 9. Extra tips (2) 10. Tip removal tool IDK (1)Battery Installation: Easy basic common sense needed. Just grab on both ends of the pen and pull slowly. It opens up easily and exposes the battery slot. Place one AAA battery with the Negative (-) side with the spring and slide it in. Then gently close the pen.Satisfaction: very satisfied :)That's it. Hope this helps someone. Thank you for reading.
We purchased and used these binoculars on a recent hunting trip. Optics are superb and they are light enough to wear full time. I also like the individual focus adjustment, a feature not found on many competitive brands. If I could ask for any improvement, it would be a wider field of view. Mayby I'm just spoiled by the larger (and heavier) 7x50's I have used previously.
I purchased this headset with the Panasonic cordless phones. I thought "same manufacturer, it'll work great."Wrong.The headset feels great. The mic stays close by my mouth without being intrusive, the speaker stays over my ear.You can even hear the person you're talking to.The problem is there is a loud hum that is entirely too distracting to allow.I can't use the headset. So I have thrown my money down the toilet on this one.Sad, Panasonic usually makes quality products.
it's compact and easy to configure, works great.the best purchase ever!
These are the best portable headphones in this price range. Good bass and smooth, natural sound. In fact they would probably still be the best bang for the buck at three times the price. If you can afford more, consider the Sennheiser PX100 for about 40-50 dollars. But if you're on a budget or don't want to worry about losing or breaking a more expensive pair of headphones, these are definitely the ones to get.
I use these all the time to burn music from my itunes library.I've had about 1 bad CD in the last 500. I don't trust anything else.These CD's are bomb proof.
The quality of printing is excellent. Time will tell as to how long this quality will last but so far so good!!!
Such a great product! I only had one Fiber optic sound port on my surround sound but I had 2 devices which needed to reach that one port, This made that possible! If you happen to need it to switch between digital coax audio cables, it also does it (using the video lines). Does everything it is supposed to, and with my Logitech harmony remote (and some sequencing) I don't even need to tell it which channel to switch the box to, it does it on its own!
I'm a frequent business traveler and was looking for a stylish bag that could fit my laptop and essentials and get quickly through airport security. The bag has a great interior with a zippered pocket, slots for pens, electronics, business cards, separate compartment for laptop, and another area secured with velcro. It also has a clasp to attach your keys to and comes with a small clutch you can use when you are traveling and don't want to carry your laptop with you. I love that the bag has a zipper closure. No worries about things falling out! I tend to overstuff bags and this bag handles it with no problems. The feet on the bottom help the bag stand upright on its own. The handles are long enough to throw something on top of it while carrying and/or while wearing a coat. I'm 5'6" and this is a great size as well! My coworkers in London loved it so much I've ordered another to give as a gift. Definitely recommend it!
I could not get the clock to set itself to the correct time. Not sure if I placed it in a dead zone but no matter what I tried it could not find a signal to set itself. It has kept good time since I manually set the time so I am not sure if the atomic part has kept it good or if it just hasn't lost any time.Having read reviews before purchasing, I knew to keep it out of the direct weather. I have it outside under a lanai and it looks very good, can be read from a good distance and seems to have a good working temp and humidity gauge.Dec 2010:Three years after purchasing this clock, it is still working. I also moved to a different part of the country and the clock auto reset itself to the correct local time, so the atomic feature definitely works, but it may find it more difficult to get a signal in some locations. I had to clean some rust off the top when I moved, but I could have probably predicted the rust if I'd paid more attention to the humidity gauge!
I am a volunteer photographer at an animal shelter and needed a decent, inexpensive and lightweight lens to use in place of my Canon IS lens that was pricier and heavier. The 18-55mm lens kit that came with my Rebel XT was not cutting it and I needed more zoom. I had the Sigma 28-200mm lens but the barrel creep was becoming a nuisance although the pictures came out good. So, after reading the reviews, I got this lens. The price cannot be beat and the zoom range is perfect for what I need. I have had to shoot in the shade, low and harsh lighting and it has performed well for its class. I now have the 40D with this lens and the photos look better than the Rebel's. If you are looking for a decent workhorse lens, this is worth looking into. I plan on purchasing another IS lens but will keep this Tamron for my "rougher" work environments.
Before you buy any home theater receiver be sure to compare the specifications and features of this Sherwood. I hve to tell you that if you were able to do side by side comparisons with the Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Denon and Harman Kardon as I have using the same speakers and room you would ask yourself why pay for anything else.
Paid $136 for this machine... and its amazing. I'm an experienced computer type.. and while, yes, its a tad bigger than your average laser or inkjet printer machine its WELL worth the minor extra space it takes. Its fast, quiet and produces perfect black and white printed pages. Its color printing skills are as good as my neighborhood Walgreens photo print service. I've used the copy function which is fast and with perfect results and finally have used the flatbed scan feature to scan documents to attach to emails to send to friends etc (don't have a fax machine at home so this is the perfect substitute. The machine was originally designed for Windows XP computers and sets up automatically for them. However, if you have the New WIndows VISTA (as I do) then just follow the simple attached directions to access the Windows site and download the appropriate Driver... really quite easy and quick. Bottom line.. this has to be the best value in the history of the world for a multifuntion machine which does ALL of its functions just as well as a bunch of dedicated machines (printer, photo printer, scanner, copier etc)
This laptop rocks. You cannot get a better laptop for the money. The performance is definitely enough for everyday needs. People who say it needs 2 gigs of ram are just computer nuts who want more than enough, and read stupid articles in tech magazines.Also, Windows Vista is the greatest operating system I have ever used. People just say it is bad because they hear rumors and believe them.Poeple don't like Microsoft and like to bash the company (probably Mac fanboys). Vista Home Premium is very nice, safe, fast, and is full of innovative features. Buy it right now and you wil not regret it!A Mac at these specs would cost over $1500 and the operating system is boring and incompatible with lots of software. Toshiba definitely did it right on this one.
This is very poorly designed product, extremely user-unfriendly. The PC connection has to be snapped so tight till it almost breaks to make a connection. Buttons are very small. I have tiny fingers but still have trouble setting to the right mode and if you are not careful, you could be digital video-recording which takes all the memory in 1 minute instead of taking the pictures. The pics are very poor quality and DARK!!! DO NOT BUY this product, just buy a real digital camera or buy a real digital video recorder.
I am totally impressed with this camera! For a 9MP "Point&Shoot;" camera with optical and 4x digital zoom with these options, it's a steal! I took a picture of an ordinary U.S. quarter using the Macro option, in a poorly lighted room without using the built in flash. The quarter filled the frame. I viewed the picture on my 17" PC monitor and the quarter was 12 inches in diameter. There was no blurring anywhere, it was well lit and I could see every scratch and dent on it.In order for you to get the same results with your camera I suggest you buy an adjustable height tripod. It doesn't have to be an expensive one, but you will need the stability! You will find that all of your photos will benefit with the use of a tripod.
This product DOES NOT work as advertised. The packaging claims that it is compatible with OSX 10.1 or above, and this is simply not true. After much web searching, I found an unsupported driver from a company in Taiwan that purported to make this adapter work with 10.2.x, but it did not.This device is a terrible waste of your time and money. Avoid it.
The only thing I didn't like about this product is you cannot plug it directly into the computer using a USB port -- it uses a cord; but I knew that going in. I figured the lower price compensated for the lack of a USB port attached directly to the unit. Excellent sound! The case holding the player is made of clear plastic which is ugly, but the arm band that comes with it is comfortable. All in all, I'm glad I bought this item.
** A BEGINNERS MODEL EVEN FOR A YOUNG TEEN OR LOWER, HOWEVER. IT IS A GREAT PORTABLE AND REASONABLY PRICED UNIT WHICH I RATE AS A GREAT GIFT. THIS TYPE MODEL IS GOOD FOR THE TRAVELING BIRD OR BEAVER TYPE WATCHER WITH ITS MINI TRI-POD AND ITS COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY MAKING. IT COMPACT, LIGHT WEIGHT, AND VERY PORTABILE WITH ITS SLEEK CARRY CASE ALL IN ONE ITS A WINNER FOR THE RIGHT PRICE.
I'm so glad to have these speakers - we love music from our computer and these are perfect to put outside on the deck or in the garage. Very easy to use. I would like to find a connector or something to use on our computer so we can switch back and forth from the computer speakers to these speakers. OR, even better...to have them both working at the same time. Will take a trip to local electronics store and see what there is available, if anything. I am very happy with these speakers.
when my power was out due a storm for a few days charging phones was tricky because you could only plug in so many at a time, well now i can do two at a time!
A most excellent piece of engineering....nice screen....suction cup holding for 4 months so far....good directions....voice is pleasant...accurate 98% of the time...some places in directions are out of business....would I buy the same unit again is the question.....absolutely............
Don't settle for the cheapest plasma you can get -- what's the point of a big screen full of low resolution and fuzzy picture? I was going to "settle" for a 30 inch LCD and decided to go for more real estate. 40 inch LCDs are way out of my price range, and I realized during comparison shopping at Best Buy and other brick and mortar stores, that I acutally PREFER plasma to LCD pictures. Something about plasma to me seems more alive and real and the colors seemed brighter. Maybe this was just in my head to justify the expense of a 42 inch plasma, but I'm happy with plasma versus LCD. It's a totally subjective preference so I suggest you comparison shop and not listen or read what the 'experts' have to say.I was going to go for the cheapest plasma with a decent image quality I could find -- but then I started looking for the plasma s in this size range with the best overall ratings. The TH-42PD50U was at the top of the heap as far as meeting qualiy and price. The tie-breaker was that the TH-42PD50U comes with the stand and speakers -- stands and speakers alone will add a hundreds of dollars to your tv price if you have to purchase them separately. Definitely the best package for the quality.And what quality. I was expecting a so-so picture quality, having been unimpressed with so called "HD tv's" and HD signals in DLP and flat screen CRT screens. The HD channels, using generic component cables, IS AMAZING!!!AWESOME PICTURE!!!! I'm not easily impressed and I'm very picky, but the picture quality was sharp as cut glass, the black were black, the colors were deep and real -- truly a TV that I can be satisifed staying home and watching movies in comfort as opposed to dropping $10 for a noisy cineplex. I'm already saving money that way.The great reviews for this tv are not hype. I was skeptical at first but very pleasantly surprised. Good amount of connections, including HDMI. Even though this is EDTV, it displays in 1080i which is the display quality of HDTV. Personally, I have no idea what makes an HDTV if not the ability to display in 1080i, which the EDTV TH-42PD50U does. The picture quality of HD channels in the TH-42PD50U BLOWS AWAY other "real" HDTV screens in the same size range. Believe the reviews and test it out for yourself.I am SOOOO happy I bought this TV. It was a little over my budget range, but it's an investment. I am very happy with the quality of this TV and will have TV until for a long time as opposed to spending a few hundred dollars less on a TV I'm disappointed with and want to upgrade quickly.Highly recommended.
We have 3 Macs and 1 PC. We got this router so we could all print from one printer. The router was very slow with all the computers. And the printer could not communicate with the router. We are looking for a buyer.
My old stylus took a lot of abuse. Punk shows, extensive travel, &amp; mishandling and nothing stopped it. I wanted a zoom lens, so I got another. I like the zoom but find the fact that the eye piece goes out of focus annoying and it's awkward to focus the eyepiece for the candid shot. (I am sure I will get over it.) The case is a bit slick...maybe some grip tape would help. Otherwise it's a great camera. The pictures are sensational.
This is more a review of the lack of customer service from the Aderfy Store company, I in good faith purchased a Video Cable from Aderfy, this company did not only send me the wrong cable, but the product they did send looks like it had been pulled out of a trash can, unpackage and bent tips, I contacted them to try and get the correct cable, but I guess I was asking to much, their fix was to refund, and told me to go shop somewhere else. I can only imagine the the Aderfy company must be having some great sales that they find it easy to blow off customers instead of making the problem right.So I can tell you that I will never purchase anything from this orginzation again, and unless any one else as a consumer like the run around that they keep from buying anthing from the Aderfy Store company.It is hard to believe that in day and age, that a company rather take bad press instead of making a customer happy over a $5 cable, which I will be sharing the bad treatment for monthes with people,Just thought other want to know how Aderfy store does not take care of their customers.Dan N
I bought a U.S.Robotics NAS 8700 a few yrs ago and it finally had a problem,so I called U.S.Robotics for some help and there response was tough luck,we offer no help at all on our older product we make.It seems to me like a company with that attitude towards their older products (not to mention their customers problems) should not be in business.The moral of this story is if you buy a U.S.Robotics product you better beware of what will happen if it breaks.BY-BY DATA. BUT IT WOULD BE GOOD IF YOU WANT TO STORE YOUR BIRTHDAY ON IT.
I'm not a Sony worshipper or prone to hyperbole (see 3 star review on Sony changer CDP-CX400) but this is the first stand alone receiver I've bought and I love it. I use it for music listening and between the 3 band EQ and 27 DSP modes I can customize the sound to my idea of perfection. The volume is unbelievable. On my old systems I would turn it up halfway to two thirds, on this one third is loud enough. I've heard complaints about the LCD remote but I love it. There is an extensive set-up which is good but could be confusing for the novice. My only minor complaints would be lack of a digital CD input. You can use any of the four that it has but 1) you may want them for the components that are supposed to be there and 2) if you are using a Sony CD player with Control A1 capability, the Control A1 only works when the component is hooked up to its matching jack. It also gets quite warm when it runs for awhile but it is well ventulated and has never overheated. The biggest drawback is that this model has been replaced with the 875 and seems to have lost some front panel functionality (instead of having a button to select each component you have an input selection button that you have to cycle through) and EQ range (845 +10/-10 875 +6/-10). The newer model does create a virtual rear center speaker (not an input for a real rear speaker)and has renamed two DSP modes after concert venues in Europe (and I guess recreated their acoustic environments). Sony also added banana plug connectors for all 5 speakers (instead of just the fronts) but took away the option of hooking a second pair of front speakers to use instead of / addition to the primary pair. The remote is also simpler (way to listen to your customers: they want the cheaper remote, sure we'll do that). Haven't heard it (only looked at it and played with it in the store) so I can't comment on the sound. Anyway, this is a great receiver if you can find it. If not, the 875 should suffice but I'd rather have my older model.
I purchased this product for my fiance and I to use while we get use to our new surroundings in a new city and state.One of the first things that I noticed is that certain locations were not correct. If I selected the location from the menu options, some of them took me to a residential neighborhood.I've had the chance to use the Nuvi before as well. If time doesn't matter when its searching, then save the money and get this product. The time isn't TOO bad, only if you're in a hurry.Oh and once I updated the maps and such everything seem to flow a lot smoother.
I loved my iTrip, and then purchased one for my daughter and son's girlfriend. We use them with our mini iPods. They are easy to use (just plug in the top of the iPod), fit perfectly and don't make the player harder to handle or put in a bag. Works great through any FM radio, in the car or house.
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.
I PURCHASED THE 400 JUST PRIOR TO A CRUISE TO ALASKA, I TOOK ABOUT 80 PICTURES AND HAD THEM PRINTED ABOARD SHIP.AFTER LOOKING AT HALF I WANTED TO THROW THE CAMERA IN THE OCEAN.[THEY WERE THAT BAD] I THOUGHT I HAD MADE A REAL BAD PURCHASE. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME I SENT MEMORY CARD TO PHOTO-WORKS WHO I HAVE USED FOR YEARS.THE DIFFERENCE WAS NITE AND DAY,6 OF WHICH I HAVE BLOWN UP TO 8X10 AND THEY ARE JUST GREAT.IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A POINT AND SHOOT DIGITAL AND TIRED OF CARRYING THAT LARGE 35MM YOU WILL LOVE THIS CAMERA
I purchased this black ink cartridge after looking at multiple sources and reading the reviews of this particular product. Although the packaging appeared to be authentic, complete with a holographic type label, this cartridge performed poorly from beginning to end. No matter what settings I choose everything I printed came out gray, not black. Oftentimes it was hard to read the text it was so light. I would say I got about 30 pages out of this cartridge before finally throwing it in the trash. Next time I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a real HP ink cartridge from a real brick and mortar store that I don't have to worry about selling knockoffs or counterfeits.
Very convenient to use, great printing quality, fast scanning copying and printing. It's a must have if you want to buy a multifunction inkjet printer. Though it does not include fax function, I do not need it.
The product worked well, though configuration took some work. If you want to see how much this device can do, be sure to check out the exhaustive articles on Tom's Hardware's Networking page.I decided to return this product and instead built a cheap computer to house a bunch of internal hard drives. Unlike external hard drives, the computer is upgradeable and can network on its own. I also used a Shuttle case, so I didn't sacrifice much portability.
This tripod is short and the ball head is a bit cheesy but mostly metal so if you have strong hands you can get it to clamp pretty tight to hold gear that is off balance or heavier then what the head is rated for. I'm not really a fan of the twist locks but the aluminum seems sturdy enough as long as you are easy on it.I was well aware of the size and quality when I bought it, as it was purchased with the purpose of being able to bicycle tour and take landscape shots with. With these things in mind, unless you are buying it for a small person/child I would skip this one. If you need light weight and don't mind spending only slightly more, Manfrotto makes several options that are taller and will be more versatile.
I replaced my old Sony 32" TV. This thing started blowing on me at 4 years old. Now seven and fixed 4 times, it was time to chuck that bad boy. I have nothing bad to say about Sony, but it was time to switch. I was actually deciding between the Sony and the Toshiba 34", but the Toshiba was lighter, smaller and better priced. I stood in front of the 2 TV's for hours in the store and the Toshiba won hands down. This TV is so under rated and not sold online in many stores. I bought it at 6th Ave Electronics and they beat any other price by one hundred and fifty bucks.Now the TV:Good-Price, size, the HDTV picture is fantastic, sound, appearance, 2 HDMI connections.Bad-The only thing I would say is the remote. I like good looking remotes and this one doesn't look good. Any way for me I use my Harmoney remote, so the Toshiba one sits in a draw.Final Recommendation:BUY THIS TV, you won't be sorry. Sony schmony.
I just upgraded to this camera after doing about a month's worth of research on different brands. I had been using a Canon EOS 700 film SLR for years, but it was time to upgrade to a DSLR. I am so glad I spent the time researching DSLR cameras, and didn't just make the "popular" choice. I purchased the camera body along with the Pentax 18-250 f3.5-6.3 lens, which is a great general purpose lens for outdoor shots. It will go from wide angle to long zoom. If you buy this camera, you really need to get the FA 50mm f1.4 lens as well. It is great for indoor shots because of the very large aperture capability. You can take shots of your kids events without flash.Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens
I love music, but hate computers and gadgets. As long as your computer has the juice to work with the iPod (my previous one didn't and I had to return the iPod), the iPod is extremely easy to use in turns of loading and playing music. I shied away from this for a long time (probably a good thing, since there seems to have been problems with the earlier models), but I love this thing. You will definitely need a case or a silicone-based "skin" to cover it; otherwise it will get scratched. The shiny metal sides and back look great, but you have to take great care when they are uncovered. The XtremeMac clip case is the best I've found so far. If you love music and have the $400 to spend on this, I would do it. Some of the other Amazon reviewers have some great tips, and I won't try to repeat them. My message is to those who might have worried that they won't be able to get this to work. You will.
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.
What a waste of money! I had to buy a new one in less then a month! Did not last nearly as long as the ones I buy locally. I had to replace it in a month's time!
Enjoyed the product for one day, then it lost sync. Logitech web page support is useless. Will be returning the product now.
Great looking cable, though I agree with the ends being too big. It also makes it harder to install due to the hard wire. But I managed to bending it....This review sounded wrong. But yeah, 5 stars for cost?
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!
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.
A lot of people come on Amazon to complain about their one instance of a bad product, or bad service. Sometimes, these just represent one single data point, and aren't that relevant. My experience, however, leads me to believe that Westinghouse KNOWS that this television is very prone to failure, and I hope others will appreciate hearing about it.I bought this item on sale and got a great deal, and for six months it worked brilliantly. Then, it simply stopped coming on. Westinghouse's warranty service first sent me to a local repair shop, which was unable to fix the tv because Westinghouse, unlike ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER, does not directly sell parts, even to THEIR OWN LICENSED WARRANTY REPAIR TECHS. I then had to ship the TV back to Westinghouse AT MY OWN EXPENSE (one fourth the cost of the TV!) and have been waiting over four weeks for them to do anything with it. They tell me that this model is so prone to failure that they do not have the inventory to replace them!Had I just spent the money I have now spent on shipping I could have gotten a higher quality TV, or even a larger one. That is what I suggest you do. This television WILL FAIL. If you are lucky, it will fail under warranty and you will deal with weeks of frustration, if you are not lucky you will be out the full cost of the TV or a hefty repair bill.
se lo compre a mi padre... y le encanto.. tiene buena capacidad..esta bueno =D
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.
It is good but it doesnt fit to me.The quality is ok and the price also................Just missing 1 feet to connect to my desktop.......Calculate accurately next time or before buying it.
Pros: Worked right out of the box. Did exactly what I wanted it to. Seems well made. Controls and hardware of sturdy contruction.Cons: Nothning yet. I have been using the system for a little over a year now.Summary: I don't know why there are not more products like this. It is a simple an elegant thing to be able to wirelessly transmit audio from one device to another. In my case I want to send music from Itunes on my computer to my stereo receiver. There are a lot of networking options that can achieve this but they tend to be expensive and complicated. I just want to listen to the music on my computer through my stereo which I have wired speakers from, throughout the house. I was previously using the Soundcast ACT 211 transmitter and an ACR 212 receiver combo to achieve this. This worked great for a couple of years but suddenly stopped working. I was going and try and replace my transmitter but the product has been discontinued and I could not find it reasonably priced at resellers. After I lot of research I stumbled upon this product. It was exactly what I wanted and more.The Xmod system has the additional feature that allows you to control your music via remote by routing the Xmod transmitter through a computer USB port. This looks like a it could be a very useful feature. I cannot comment on it though because I connected the transmitter directly. I use the remote app on my IPOD Touch to control Itunes from anywhere in the house. That in combination of being able to easily transmit my music collection wirelessly to my stereo make it an unbeatable combo. I have a Linksys Wireless G router in the same room as the Xmod and a cordless phone using DECT 6.0. I have had no interference problems as of yet. I also live in a townhome where I have neighbors on either side with no interference as well. I now have been using this system for over a year with no problems.So in my opinion if you want to be able to send music wirelessly from one device to a stereo this is a great way to go. The USB control looks like a great option but I did not need it.
The heading of this item is a little vague, but the description leads you to believe you're actually purchasing a tripod as it gives all the specs. etc. of the actual tripod. It even states you're saving $80+, which leads you to believe it must be a discontinued item. This is NOT the tripod; it is indeed a handle for a tripod.
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 bought this battery for my Canon SD950 IS. It seemed to function just like any other battery and most of the reviews were good so I bought one as a backup to save money. Well now that I have had it for about a year the regular Canon battery is still going strong and this Lenmar one doesn't hold a charge. With the Canon battery, you can charge it and store it and expect to be able to use it when your primary runs out. With the Lenmar, you charge it and store it and when the time comes to put the backup battery in you find out that the thing has discharged and is basically useless. Unfortunately it seems in this case you get what you pay for. If it gets a good review and the person has only owned the battery for a couple of weeks, take it with a grain of salt...
This is the same style and quality of the Salad Shooter as it has existed for years. It is a wonderfully efficient tool that fits in a kitchen drawer and does not take up counter space. It cleans easily. The Professional is a larger version than the regular Salad Shooter. That makes it a little more cumbersome to use and, having used both, I would probably prefer the smaller size for normal use.
These bincoulars are amazing, and the low price from amazon...i had to check the model number at alpen just to make sure they were the same ones i was looking for. These bino's are top of the line, with an amazing low light gathering capability. There almost as good in low light as my Ziess Conquest scope. Excellent product, amazing price, fast shipping.
I was after a Palm Pilot and the sales guy showed me this. All I can say is he sold me on it mostly from the loving way he held it and the longing in his eyes. The sales girl at the checkout counter was caressing it and pouting that there wouldn't be any left when she had saved up the money. I have had it for 3 days now. The documentation is sketchy. Even the 116 page guide on the disk leaves much to be desired however, I figured most of it out. I found a leather bi-fold for it from one of the vendors in the book that came with it. Haven't received it yet. Hope it fits. I am waiting for the modem so I can hook up email. Looking forward to my next business trip (in September) so I can check my email and not have 150 waiting for me upon my return. Lovely piece of electronics and I highly recommend it. I do wish they would get off the stick and start producing more accessories for it. Most are out of stock and on backorder. Compaq itself doesn't even have any. (I am sure they wouldn't sell it direct anyway since they have all their suppliers clamoring for them). My advice to you is to buy it when you see it!
Have been using this router for over 6 months. First router was a Linksys, second was a Netgear (supposedly high speed). I have not looked back since replacing my other two routers. We live in a fairly large house (basement + 2 floors) and the signal can be read quite nicely throughout the house (in comparison to prior routers which generated weak signals). Setup was quite easy. I do wish the router had an on/off switch. When my broadband connection goes down (briefly, every 3 weeks or so), I need to shut down my cable modem and router and then fire them back up. Would be easier if I could just flip the off switch instead of pulling the plug. All in all, I am very satisfied with this product which also performs nicely with machines using cards made by other manufacturers. Thanks Belkin!
Like many out there, I was biased by the fact that this is a Microsoft system. Throughout the years, I too have grown to greatly dislike anything from Microsoft. Man, was I shocked with this product! Everything works flawlessly.I first purchased the Linksys wireless kit, but it gave me the same problems everyone else was saying, &quot;no signal range, and the support is terrible.&quot; When I called Linksys customer support, someone from another country basically was typing every question I said into a search engine, and was then reading the screen. They appeared to have absolutely no technical knowledge. After several hours of tech support (long hold times), I immediately brought the router and card back. My time is simply worth way more than any savings they could give me on the cheaper system.Then, after much research this time, I purchased the Microsoft kit. It installed very quickly on XP (desktop) and believe it or not, even quicker on Windows 2000 (laptop)--go figure. The 128 (or 64) encryption was also a breeze to setup. Also, with the router located in the identical location the Linksys router was previously in, I was able to reach every corner of my house. Believe me, I tried everything with the Linksys. The Microsoft system software is intelligent enough to give up transfer speed to maintain signal strength. This is great! After all, who cares that they can transfer at full speed half of the time if you need to reboot the router and computer the other half of the time. Even at the reduced transfer speeds (~2 Mbits/s), it's still faster than my broadband connection at 1.5 Mbits/s. I tried everything with the Linksys, but the Microsoft system lived up to the hype. I still think they are too much of a monopoly, but to end the frustrations with this issue, they can stay a monopoly for now. I'm using it now, and it's great.
This Photo Printer has not yet been delivered to me. I have tried tracking it and was told that it is in transit. The expected date of arrival was 09/02/2009. It is now 09/12/2009 and it still is not here. I cannot rate it if I do not receive it. I will not order from this place again.
This harness feels a little awkward when first put on, but when you hang a sax on the hook it feels great. No more strain, weight and fatigue on my neck.
I've been able to capture some decent images with this camera, but it ain't the best thing in the world. However for only $150 it's almost disposable.The variety of mounting options make it possible to stick the camera almost anywhere. The mounts are solid enough, but I usually reinforce them with some zipties.The viewfinder is difficult to use, but at least you get some idea of where the camera is pointed.The interval setting (1 picture every 5 seconds) is a real delight. I only wish it was possible to alter the interval.I'd also like to see the option of using a standard screw-in bulb release. There are times when I've set the camera up in places on vehicles which are inaccessible in movement. Each time I want to start shooting footage I have to stop the vehicle & start the camera.The beep on the camera needs to be much, much louder. In a loud outdoor environment it's quite difficult to receive any confirmation that the camera is indeeed shooting.
I recently buy this Boom Box and I'am a little disapointed because the quality of the material used in this. The sound its not good when you put it in the max level and the MP3 cd repeat the songs in alternation option. The price its not cheap for the quality but at this day its the only option for a usb player boom box in the market. I hope in the future Phillips go with a better quality products.
The seller had this unit to me in excellent condition and arrived before the estimated arrival date. Installation was easy and the unit works flawlessly. Hopefully I can send the old unit back to be refurbished instead of putting it in a landfill.
I don't care if this trackball is made out of gold, who would pay $220 for a trackball? Do you spend $10,000 on a laptop?
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 have had this camera for over 2 years now. My sense it that there are a lot of other digital cameras out there that are a better value.Things I do not like:--The dial that you turn to turn the camera on and off and select the different functions turns too easy, and is too exposed. When you carry this camera it is constantly turning on and off every time you bump it, or it brushes against your clothes.--It is slow to focus which makes it difficult to get any spontaneous or action pictures.--Its abilities are only the equavalent of 400 speed film. It is difficult to take any photos in low light situations. I have seen other digital cameras that are much better at this.--It takes 4 AA bateries, and goes through them very fast. I have the rechargeable ones that are recommended and even with those, I can only use the camera for about 4 to 6 hours before I have to change them. I have learned to always carry extras with me, but it is still a pain to have to always change them, especially when I am trying to get a good shot of my kids or something that is spontaneous.--It is fairly big and clunky compared to a lot of other cameras that are out there today
This is my second Canon multifunction device.The first one I got for free from a friend, and used it for a year and a half It has every feature my tattoo studio needs. The price is unbeatable, it is a primary part of my everyday routine. I couldn't get along without it. The laser cartridges are relatively inexpensive, and I get a suprisingly large amount of copies from a cartridge.For the price and amount of usage it gets, it's probably the best value for the money of any device in the studio.
Nice point and shoot camera! This camera produces nice, clear pictures and has numerous modes to help to get your pictures looking great in every setting. The underwater feature is incredibly cool, and it take really neat pictures underwater. Also, you can "wash" your camera off. When at the beach and you get sand all over your camera, just rinse off and it is good to go.Great buy for a great price.
This item has worked great but the maker did not configure the hole for the ear bud connection very well.You cant have the earbuds connected to the top and close the flap at the same time. I corrected this problem by taking an xacto knife and cutting out arectangular piece from the top corner that allows me to keep the earbuds connected at all times.
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.
A little known product that removes permanent marker ink (Sharpies, etc) from hard surfaces.Good stuff! I used to use it when I was a pro photographer & it still has great uses.
I just ran 100 feet of this (2x50') along the outside of my house to feed my new outdoor patio speakers. Everything sounds great, and the wire is exactly as advertised. It seems like great quality wire to me.
My son loves his Zune, he asked for it for Christmas and it does everything it promised to do.
For those people whose eardrums are fragile, I do not recommend these Altec speakers. I for one love rich deep bass and these speakers have plenty of it, maybe too much. One thing which [is bad] is the inability to control the bass output from the subwoofer itself, because without the ability to adjust, the bass gets distorted. For those of you with the same problem, I recommend that you use a media player that has an equalizer control. Most Pc's have Windows Media Player and this player has a great equalizer. Without windows media player, i would have returned these speakers. Overall i recommend them to those who love deep bass; these speakers are like a "minie me" of a nice car audio system if adjusted properly.
really wish i read some reviews before i made this purchase. nice cable, and length. my tv just doesnt recognize the cable.
This cable worked well for my network switch.It is not V1.4 compliant though, so you might want to consider an upscale cable.
I wanted a tape recorder/player that was reasonably small, played regular tapes and could be plugged in or run by batteries. After researching and comparing recorders on line I decided on the Sony TCM-210DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder. I am very pleased with my choice -the price seemed reasonable, the sound is good, records easily and I really enjoy the variable speed feature, which allows you to listen to tapes in a shorter amount of time. The limited amount of recording I have done with the recorder has been very satisfactory. The recorder is still playing on the original batteries and I have used it a lot, which is another plus. I have a feeling that tape player/recorders are becoming dinosaurs, I'm glad I found this in time!
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?
Purchased two of these cards to use with my Fuji F30. Been using these for a couple of months now with no issues. Pictures download fast from my camera.
If your looking for some kind of cable that is not made by your favorite cable supplier your always safe going Belkin. It is one of the biggest suppliers of all kinds of cable so you can count on quality. You may be able to find the same cable you need at a lower price but at what sacrifice of quality.
This car cassette adapter will work with anything that has a headphone jack. The cord is really long which to me seems unnecessary but I would rather have it be too long than too short. It does exactly what I expected and has worked for several months with no issues!! I am not disappointed with this product.** As noted by the other reviewers, the jack is L-shaped not straight. This did not affect me. Although it is a bit fuzzy that is what you get with any cassette adapter. I didn't expect it to sound amazing and it doesn't. However, it does play my iPod through the speakers and I do enjoy listening to it and not paying the extra for a transmitter.
The case that came with the Phillips DVD Player fit much better in the car.I might keep this one to stor the DVD Player.It was hard to try and fit it in our car. Its a good case don't get me wrong but too much work to try and figure out.
This player worked for about 6 hours of play. now it either refuses to load or when it does it starts an endless skip/freeze routine. biggest waste of money, don't buy it. run from audiovox, buy a real name brand like sony or toshiba. makes a nice paper weight however.
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.
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 got this case for my Canon A590IS. My previous Tamrac case was the 5692 for my Canon A70. Based on my positive experience with that model, I ordered the 5690.Here are the things that I like about this case. It has good padding around the main compartment. The case is well constructed and sturdy. You have options for carrying it, an adjustable shoulder strap, or clipping it to your belt. The belt clip has both velcro and a The pockets are handy for carrying extra batteries and the USB cable. The lid closes with velcro and is backed up by a snap closure.Here are the things that I do not like about this case. It needs more padding on the lid. The shoulder strap is only 5/8 inches wide (wider would be more comfortable). The belt clip is narrow.Be sure to go to Tamrac's website and view the size recommendations. My Canon A590IS is too big for this case. It turns out I needed the 5691.
My kids also received a couple more battery packs besides this one and seems to be working just fine right now
This is a simple flash to use instead of the pop up flash. My indoor pictures look better than before with just using the pop-up flash. It is small, light weight and easy to use. The Nikon SB400 is inexpensive compared to other Nikon flashes and a perfect flash for those new to using DSLR camera.
A while back I sold my other camera on eBay and scored the XT. I couldn't be more pleased and have never thought of another. This camera's given my friends and I the ability to capture our good times together. The sharpness and colors from the famed Canon sensor's definitely true to it's rep. It's a great travel companion and hasn't failed me yet.My only beef's the user interface in that it's different from my other camera. But that's really trivial feature. I just don't care much for having to work my way through the ISO. Other than that it's been nothing but smooth sailing. Do yourselves a favor and try this out.
Do I spend ... on a new handheld? This was the question that I asked myself before deciding to get this gem. Anyone currently using a handheld will know exactly what they want/need, but it is the new user that does not know where to begin. My reason for buying the Visor: Why buy the most expensive model now when I don't even know how much I am really going to use this thing? So why the Visor over the 2MB Palm? Easy, if I do use this thing a lot I can expand to 10MB for .... Did I make the right choice? Absolutely! This handheld is great! So far, the 2MB is enough, and I use avantgo.com to download 6 internet sites daily to browse on the train in the morning. This is a great first handheld for anyone. 4 stars instead of 5 are for the usb cradle instead of a standard serial cable.
Very good I still have the old version same model number .this was as good as I expected .the only downer was the extra $80 I had to pay to have it re posted from America ,that sucks !.
This is my first Ipod. I have had an mp3 player for a few years and was dead set on the fact that I didn't need to spend 300 dollars to play music. Well.... once my friends all started getting Ipods I got sucked in because I wanted to be in the "cult" too. Well I bought mine and it literally changed my life. I can't even listen to my old flash drive mp3 player anymore because the music sounds sooo bad. Before my Ipod, i would listen to my mp3 player while working out and sometimes walking to class, with my ipod I don't go anywhere without it close by. The only reason I give it a 4 is the battery life. I am not impressed with battery life while watching videos, but other than that the music quality is unbelievable.
I bought and installed the Tivo last December as a Christmas present for my parents. Their overall experience with it has been positive, but there have also been a number of problems, which I will go into in this review for the benefit of those trying to make an informed decision.First, after Tivo made its initial dialup connection, it crashed. A green screen appeared on the TV announcing the crash and saying that if the system did not recover within 5 hours to call customer service. It took considerably longer than that, but eventually it did recover. Two days later, another crash occurred. Over time the crashes became less frequent and recovery time was faster. As far as I know, crashes no longer occur. (Perhaps Tivo downloaded patches to its drivers.) Crashes are very frustrating, because not only can you not record during them, but you can't even watch TV at all without disconnecting the Tivo from the cable. Television should not be subject to crashes. VCRs never do this.One reason I bought Tivo for my parents is that according to the hype, it is so easy to use that anyone can quickly learn and become comfortable with it. My parents are not very tech-savvy and never mastered the VCR that they have owned for over 10 years, so I thought Tivo would be an excellent solution for them. It's been a struggle, but they finally know how to use the basic features and are no longer angry with me for turning their television-viewing into such a stressful time.A seldom-mentioned fact is that Tivo does not give you the ability to watch live TV and record a separate program simultaneously (although you can watch an already recorded program while another is being recorded). So if you just want to turn on the TV and channel-surf, you won't be able to if Tivo is already in the middle of recording another program (unless you tell it to stop recording that program). Even more infuriating is when you are watching live TV, and in the middle of the program a message pops up saying that Tivo is about to beginning a scheduled recording, giving you a few seconds to decide whether you want to abandon what you are in the middle of watching or if you are willing to not do the recording. Sometimes this can be a very stressful dilemma, particularly if the scheduled recording was requested by another member of the household. My father was often not quick enough to tell it to cancel the recording, and as a result, recording would begin, and the program he was watching would suddenly disappear from the screen and he wouldn't know how to get it back. When this occurred during major sporting events, his level of stress was unprecedented.Tivo doesn't work well when shared by multiple members of a household. Besides the aforementioned problem of different viewers canceling each other's conflicting recording schedules or even deleting other people's yet-to-be-viewed programs to free up space on the drive, there is also the problem that the program recommendation feature becomes hilariously inept. It works something like this. Tivo keeps a database on their servers of what programs each Tivo records as well as viewer ratings, and then it looks for corelations. For example, 95% of people who watch program A and program B also record program C. So Tivo if you regularly watch both A and B, Tivo will recommend and record C for you. Of course if A and B are recorded by separate individuals, the correlation means nothing. If I record Spongebob and my father records Meet the Press, and 95% of people who record both also watch programs on the golf channel, that correlation is meaningless. Tivo has definitely made some weird choices.Also, there is an occasional stutter in which a program will freeze for a second or two. This is particularly pronounced when it is recording one program while displaying another. The problem is not serious, since it restarts where it left off with no gap in the sound (and you can always rewind). But it is moderately annoying to me and extremely disturbing to my parents. Also, if you choose to copy important programs to videocassettes, you would record all the stutters as well.One disadvantage of VCR programming that Tivo has yet to overcome is the problem of preempted programs. If a show is delayed by a sporting event or that crazy Bush fellow, Tivo will not know this. It will begin and end recording at the scheduled times. In other words, the system is still not foolproof. There will be times when the ending of your program is cut off. Perhaps now that Tivo is making the jump to broadband, it will have access to constant scheduling updates.Overall this is a very good product, and I do recommend it for most people. I chose to concentrate on the flaws in this review, since the advantages (which are quite significant) are detailed exhaustively in the other reviews. It definitely deserves all four stars, and future versions of Tivo will probably do much to remedy the current problems.
I Use ths card everyday. I'm a racetrack photographer and give this card a workout and it performs very well in sub freezing weather and warmer weather. I would get another card by Kingston. It's great value for the money.
All the reviews are very complimentary about the iPod...and I agree with all of them. I use the iPod a lot and have had the odd problem/question. This actually prompted me to do some research on the web and find the most common problems/questions on the iPod. Ive listed them below. Feel free to add to this (does amazon allow that?)1) My iTunes is not recognizing my iPodFor Windows users. After connecting an iPod, it doesn't show up in iTunes (but is seen in My Computer).Yeah, this is a pickle. iTunes is the iPod management software, so if it doesn't see the iPod you can do anything with it. There are several possible fixes.2) I get the "Do not disconnect" message on my iPod screen.The iPod connects to your computer by way of a USB port. All devices that connect using USB must be "unmounted" before you unplug them. The "Do Not Disconnect" message lets you know that you still have to unmount the iPod.3) How do I convert my movies (DVD) to view on my iPod (video)?Convert DVD filed into iPod format. Follow these simple steps.How to transfer music from ipod to itunes (computer). Basically, in order to transfer songs from the iPod to your computer, you have to undermine the design of the iPod. Whenever you use a device in a way it's not designed, you increase the chances that it'll break. That said, a lot of people have done this with no problems and it's a real life saver if your computer crashed and you lost your whole iTunes music library.4) How do I use my ipod as a Hard drive: Havent foubd a great way to do this.5) ipod Battery problemIm guessing majority of these is bcos people have not charged it!!6) iPod FrozenIve seen this soo many times..has actually never happened to me yet. Will do some more research and post solutions to this.
This item is excellent. It took me a long time to set the bridge, but once is done you will not regret it.The problem with the set up is the documentation that comes in the box. I think you should just ignore it and go to the forums in www.lyksys.com and use the set up advice from the users on this forum.The ability to reproduce digital music is amazing and you can even use the optical out!I can not understand why this wireless utility is not more popular. I will never use a CD on my stereo system ever again after discovering this marvelous product.
For years I've been using one of those little 32KB &quot;digital diaries&quot; to store all my phone numbers, shopping lists etc. I debated getting one of the Palms but could never convince myself to spring for one. Then, when I was able to expense one on the company dime, I thought I'd go for one of the III series or maybe the VII. But luckily a co-worker convinced me to get the Vx, citing all the usual reasons (more memory, looks cooler, rechargeable battery). After a few days of using it, I couldn't even fathom going back to the digital diary. Not only is it now a snap to transfer all my appointments, contacts, and notes into a portable medium (one press of the Hot Sync button versus entering it all manually on the digital diary's keyboard), but the Palm can do so much more. I get news, sports, Rolling Stone, weather reports and movie listings on my Vx with every Sync. I can play games. I can beam my business card to someone else (weird the first time you do it, sort of like Star Trek) and receive one in return. Plus there is a lot of Palm software out there for almost any purpose. The Vx allows you to have this wealth of capabilities literally at your fingertips, and the 8MB of memory means you have room for lots more. And the V series is much more stylish and professional-looking than the VII and the III series which are also physically larger and thus less convenient to carry in a pocket. If you have even the slightest need to be organized, or to have useful information close at hand, then the Palm Vx is for you.
After looking into several models of Auromotive GPS, I got this unit for my wife @ Christmas. I have used it several times, and find it to be well built and reliable. The unit is easy to use, if you spend a few minutes looking at the instructions, and has a bigger screen than any other portable units, as far as I can see. Also, the windshield suction cup mount that comes with it is well-built, adheres to the glass very reliably, and is strong,without bounce or sway. The sound of the voice is decent also.
Really helped on the picture quality. Unfortunately, it only lasted six months. Called motorola and they are very nice and efficient. They would honor the warranty but it would not be worth it in time and money to do it so I am buying a new one from someone else.
I just love these headphones, I originally bought two in case one broke. Well I stepped on it and its plastic, so it broke. Kudos for me for getting an extra pair. The headphones are adjustable but I dont need to let them out as my head is small. The sound is AMAZING. I use them with my computer to listen to music and I can actually drown out the outside world without blasting my ear drums. I bought three more pair and I may buy some more, the price is outstanding.
Make sure you really need this before you order..The picture quality is not going to be great.. as someone already pointed out the pictures are stored optimized for a small screen, and a blown up image of that is all you are going to get.Make sure you go to "settings" and select "display" to TV OUT = ON; It appears you pretty much have to do this every time you turn Zune ON, as it defaults to OFF.Also, there seems to be no standardization for splitting three RCA cables from a single jack. Splitting regular Audio L/R channels is fully standardized and everyone used the same convention. But when you do it for three (Audio Left, Audio Right, and Video) it appears that different companies do this differently. The reason I say this because I tried to use a CANON cable that came with one of the video cameras and it didn't work. But finally I reasoned this could be the problem and decided to try all combinations. Lo and behold, the Red cable carries the video signal. Audio and LEFT and RIGHT are on the other two. I didn't check which one is which, but I did get two separate channels. So. if you find a spare 3.5mm jack to 3 RCA splitter cable lying around -- usually they came with older pre-HDMI video cameras, you probably don't need this cable. You just need to figure out which RCA jack carries the video signal and which ones the L & R audio.
I had G router and 2 adapters from D-Link which were fine, but wanted to have more speed and better security. So I bought this and two N adapters to create a new network. The installation disks come with software from Network Magic which I decided to install to make the setup simpler. But the computers with the adapters just would not stay connected to the internet and repeatedly had to have their connections repaired, rendering them virtually worthless. Finally, my wife uninstalled Network Magic and went with the Microsoft utility instead. Now everything works great.
I actually already owned this product and just needed a replacement. I've had mine for over 3 years and the little pads on the bottom of the mouse had been worn off. I love this mouse and its retractable cord. I take it everywhere with me. I just love its size and portability.
This cable works as advertised. No problems. It's hard to go wrong with ethernet cables, and for this price too.
I'm an amateur photographer and needed a speed light because the built-in flash in my Nikon d40x is sometimes not powerful enough for indoor shots. Otherwise, I rarely have need for extra lighting. I originally purchased Nikon sb600 which is a superb flash, but too much for casual shooting needs especially for over $200.I picked up an sb400 after reading reviews and this speed light is perfect for my shooting needs. It is cost effective and runs on 2 AA batteries. I've tested the speed light in a darkened room with only artificial light streaming in the window. I was really surprised at how powerful this little light actually can be. It's the size of a cellphone and takes little room in my LowePro slingshot bag. Due to small size, you won't notice much weight on your camera. The reflector tilts from 0 to 60, 75 and 90 degrees to allow some bounce. If you are like me and occasionally need additional lighting, buy it. If you shoot portraits or wedding photos on a regular basis, then go for sb600 which has more features and suitable for pro shooting needs.
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.
THIS IS MY 2ND CALORIE COUNTER & THIS ONE IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER ONE I OWN. YOU TRACK YOUR DAILY CALORIES & EXERCISE CALORIES. I FIND THIS TOOL TO BE VERY USEFUL
I purchased this printer for my mother. She doesn't own a computer and would always have either myself or a sibling print her pictures for her. So I thought this was a great idea since it has 2 USB ports and takes 4 different memory cards. Well what you are not told is that the USB ports are only for HP products and they do not sell an adaptor or anything else so that this product can be used with another type of camera. We have a Sony camera where the pictures are burnt on to a cd, so that is why we were looking for a printer that you can use a USB cable for. I emailed HP support and they told me to hook it up to a computer and then print or they suggested several HP camera's we could purchase to use the USB ports. I GIVE THIS LESS THAN A STAR.The product did print one nice picture off of a memory card but really isn't serving it's purpose for my mother.
Found these on Amazon for a fraction of retail price - REFUSED to pay $30 for brand name color and black inkject ink! Ordered and recvd in 4 days. I use these to print custom labels for DVDs and Blue Ray home movies and Boxing fights. They look and work excellent! Why pay full price using brand name if these work every bit as good if not better? Can't go wrong for the price. I highly recommend!
I bought this memory card in addition to a 512MB and 1GB Olympus cards I had. I wanted to get a high speed one for a change, and this one has been working great. Now i don't have to wait a while for my picture to load and i can work in burst mode without a problem. I work a retail store in South Florida and we sell the slow version of this (Type M) for $75 plus tax...needless to say, I was very happy getting mine here for total less than $65 and is high speed! Would recommend it if you can find it :-)
This cable does exactly what it is supposed to. I use it to connect my Xbox 360 to my computer and play on Xbox Live. Works great, and even has a fancy grip to help you remove it from a port.
I really like this product. I am on the computer all day and was getting a bit of soreness in my wrists so I bought this. It takes a while to train your brain to type at the new angle, but you will get there. It is really enjoyable to use all day and I like how well it is holding up long term. I liked it so much I got one for home as well. It also has some nice programable keys which are very helpful for repetitive tasks. It is also fun to watch co-workers try and type on it.....
Use of camera filters should not add noise to the picture. These do a poor job. You can see what appear to be evenly distributed circles or spots on the lense. What is that about? I cannot recommend the product.
I received these speakers as a gift and have been nothing but impressed. They have a terrific sound. Great bass and at a very affordable price. I highly reccomend the Model-six bookshelf speakers!
Pink is my favourite colour, so this made me VERY happy! It was prior to Apple making pink Nano's. It fits securely over the iPod and looks great! REALLY nice price, too! *~Sonya~*
Set up to MAC Leopard simple, no need to use enclosed software. Also connected to PC with no trouble. Highly recommend for easy of use and functionality.
This is for my new D700. I will spare the technical jargon. Was thinking of the 70-200 f/2.8 but that thing is very huge and heavy. This seems like the perfect lens for the beach. Went there for a couple of hours with the dog and snapped about 200 pictures. Even though this is the first day using it, the 300mm really came in handy. I took many shots at 300mm and they came out great! It's plastic but still feels substantial in your hand. Quality feels better that I expected. Focus is almost instant. I was concerned about the max 4.5 aperture but had no problems, had to turn down the ISO down to 400 as I had the aperture wide open most of the shots. I made full use of the 70-300 range as the dogs come and go very quickly. Took some pics of a friends dogs as well and they are tiny dogs. At 300mm I was able to get some good distance from the small dog, get an interesting perspective and background, shallow depth of field and sharp focus and filling the frame. Also got some good pics at 70mm for close ups. Point is that the 70-300 seems the perfect range when your going for casual wildlife photos.This lens fits perfect in the Tamrac MX5378 lens case as long as you don't have the hood on the lens. I shot many pictures into the sun had no flare at all. I guess the coatings really work so I don't think I will carry the lens hood as I like to travel light. On the other hand...I just tried putting the lens in the case with the lens hood attached (reversed) and it still fits but is tight. Tamrac recommends the Pro100 lens case for this lens and that will be better if you like a loose fit. Problem is those cases are a lot larger and if you are using the Tamrac modular belt, then smaller is better I think.My opinion, if you have an FX format camera you can't go wrong with this lens. My three lenses I will most often use are:70-300 (this lens) Hiking, beach, etc.24-70 f/2.8 Walk around, candid, indoors without flash.50 f/1.4G Indoors low light with no flash.
I bought this product to clean my Gamecube and Wii. I assumed it would work because in the picture it says Gamecube on the product's box. When I received the product however mine does not say Gamecube on the box and my Gamecube does not recognize it.
A lens cap is a lens cap. Got here in the right time frame, fits my lens. The most critical thing a person needs to have is a good UV filter. You can scratch the filter and replace it fairly inexpensively but scratch a lens and its toast.
At $99.99, you can't go wrong. This will work in my Nomad mp3 player, and Fugi digital camera. I've been waiting for a great deal on SmartMedia, and this is it!
I would recommend the JBL On-stage II for many reasons. One being the design is (like mentioned below) very eye catching. It feels very sturdy when holding it. It comes with a controller with a clip on the back of it. The buttons on the controller are "play/pause", Previous song/rewind", "Next song/fast foward", "Volume up & down". Also on the front of the docking station it has a "-" to decrease volume and a "+" to increase volume. The power button is located on the back. Which when powered on lights up green. Another plus is that it charges your Ipod while in docking station. I was very impressed with the sound quality for such a small speaker system. I've also showed this to others who felt the same way about the sound quality. It has a nice deep bass, not a booming one. This is a perfect speaker system for an apartment.The only thing that I could say I didnt like about it is the size of the a/c adapter is rather large. I can easily overlook this because of the quality of sound/design. On the other hand it does unplug from the docking station. Im sure if you wanted you could buy a smaller adapter.I was very satisfied with my purchase. It is definetly worth every dollar! I would buy it again if I had the choice.
I have way too many TVs in my home (including two other Samsungs) but I needed a small TV for the guest bedroom. Our cable provider provides all of the local TV channels (including all of the HDTV channels) on the basic cable, in the clear -- without a set-top box. The catch, of course, is that you need a TV with a built-in ATSC tuner to recieve those channels. This is one of the few small TVs I've seen with ATSC, although most will have it by the end of the year.Setup is incredibly easy - plug in the power, connect the antenna (or cable) and let the TV do its thing. My Samsung found all of the available channels and added them to its memory in about 10 minutes.I am also impressed with this TV's flexibility -- it can accept just about any type of input signal, including HDMI (3! inputs), Component, and good old composite video.Picture quality is very good, and the built-in speakers are surprisingly good. I also like Samsung's new all-white case design. I have the older 23" Samsung (also in white) in my office, and this set is much nicer looking.
This works great for my laptop, especially while gaming! I would start it when you sit down, rather then waiting for your laptop to get warm and then starting it. This is light. I can stick it in my bookbag and take it to school with my laptop and not notice extra weight. I would really recommend this to anyone looking for a great way to keep your laptop cool.
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.
Nothing but trouble since i bought it. Pricey to maintain. Noisy. Firmware is a joke. I'm still looking for a reliable replacement, but this has to go.
Came in 3 days and it works perfect. I've had it for about a week and it's been solid. The sound is great and it works just as I hoped! Just can't beat it at this price!
I'm very pleased with this item. I wasn't expecting Bose equivalency at these prices, but what I got was miles ahead of some other more expensive items I've owned. Very good sound, with adequate, if not fabulous, bass. It's attractive as well -- I'm a sucker for electric blue lights -- and unlike some other systems, it's got a display you can actually see in the daytime. I've read a couple of reviews that said there was a hum out of this unit, but you couldn't prove it by me -- mine just sits there without any extracurricular activity that I'm aware of. And as far as damaging the unit by yanking the doors open manually when there are warnings all over the unit and the manual not to... well, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this."
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!
Liked the chip so much, I made sure that I had another on hand.Vendor provided fantastic service even though my order required special attention.. Helped make this my Very Merry Christmas!!!
I was very excited when my iPod Nano arrived and I was not disappointed. It is fairly simple to use. Instructions are pretty clear. I love the Shuffle feature, which mixes up the order in which the songs play. Once the software is downloaded, it is a cinch to add new music. A very satisfied iPod Nano owner.
Huge software program, around 460 Mb. to install.Install program offers no choice of other drives and automatically installs to drive C.Nice choice of software features if you've got room for it all.
I've tried all those cheap Canon and Casion cameras you can buy at Costco, and the quality of the photos were pixelized and blurry. With this camera, you will get clear pictures almost all the time and the quality is amazing. Samsung is a high quality company and it shows with this camera. We have a Samsung 42" HDTV and it is great so I bought this camera as well. It has great flash and great scenario options. If your looking for a good stable with great quality photos for this price range, look no further because you won't find a better quality camera. I knew it was good when I first got it because it is durable and heavier than those cheap cameras.
Great Features -- Poor QualityHarman Kardon should just stick to Audio Products. This GPS ended up being a huge mistake. The Suction cup started failing on me. Because of this the unit fell to my dash and the USB/Power port broke off of the circuit board because of the fact that it was surface mounted.These are two flaws with the unit. The mount needs to be strong enough to support the device that it was engineered to hold.A port should not be surface mounted to a circuit board. It should at least have 2 legs that "through hole" mount to the circuit board for stress relief. This is especially a good idea if they designed the suction cup to let loose while driving and allow the device to fall on the plug going into the jack. I was going to remount the jack, but the traces on the board let loose with the pads that were attached to the jack.I guess when it comes to audio, Harman Kardon is still good. Next time I will stick with a company that specializes in GPSs like Garmin.It was fun while it lasted.My only other complaint is the lack of updates for the map. That is minor though when you expect a product to last more then 18 months. Hell, many of my electronic devices are over 30 years old!
I've had this router for a few years and the range has always been poor. I can put the laptop on top of the router and it still says I only have 70% signal. Walk ten fee away to the other side of the room and it's down to 50%. The transmit power is set to "High" and I'm running the latest firmware available.I had to purchase the range extender just to get any decent coverage at all and it did not help much but at least we can use laptops in the family room againI can not recommend this router.
The NetGear RangeMax Next wifi router was a serious disappointment. You begin by inserting the CD which they say over and over. This CD loads a page in your browser; if that browser is Internet Explorer it pegs your CPU at 100% and generally freaks out. It doesn't technically "freeze," but it does slow your computer to a crawl and causes setup to never finish.Moving into Firefox with the same URL, setup runs but in my case ultimately couldn't get me online. This isn't user error - my SMC Barricade I was upgrading from connected just fine to Comcast, who have an extremely simple Internet arrangement (no locked MAC address, no user/pass, no static IP - just connect to it). After I returned this Netgear I got a Linksys WRT54G instead and that connected in less than 5 minutes, as part of its setup process. The Netgear setup software is horribly broken.Back to the Netgear process. I had to kill setup and browse to the configuration URL, 192.168.1.1. After serious reconfiguration of the Router I finally got it to connect to Comcast. This took over an hour, caused partly by the fact that every time you make a change to the Router's settings, you get a wait screen. The router completely shuts down, causing you to lose your connection. 30 seconds to a minute later it comes back. Then you can make your next change and sit around another minute.Do not buy this router. The programmers writing this router software didn't waste their time making it work well for you. Don't waste your time or money on their shoddy product.
yep, it's big and heavy. but this is the camera i keep coming back to after having it 6 years...i have owned an HP and a Casio. the HP stunk and the Casio is a tiny delight. but the Sony was my first.it simply works. well. simply. competently. not every computer around has card slots and having a camera that uses floppy disks has been helpful.it is especially good for pictures for eBay and email. good quality photos with a small file size.so, if you see a good looking, working specimen go ahead and buy it and give digital photography a try!
Actually, I think these spakers outperform some I have heard that cost more. Buy them. You won't be sorry. I have enjoyed the addition of the KLH ten inch powered sub. For home theater this is a super set up for around 200 bucks. The tone is very sweet and warm and they do a great job with realistic vocal presentation on the center channel. I think that anybody with basic to midrange needs will be very pleased with these. I would rate them a best buy. Price to quality, they can't be beat. I was skeptical at first, but not anymore.
Item worked great for a year, then it just stopped working. Nothing happened to it, it just stop working. Company will repair for 40.00. I will not buy an I home again, they do not stand behind there product.
It had been around 12 years since I had used an HP Laserjet printer. This one I chose for its compact design and the memory of a bigger office version that worked very well. I haven't been disappointed. HP still does laserjets right.
The cable, installation, and software are very easy to use. Don't waste your money on self-made cables, this one is superior
I bought this camera my birthday and thought it was great. A couple months later, I began to notice that the sound skips, and it would constantly eat tapes. And then it goes on some sort of safety mode where it wont let you do anything on the camera because it thinks it might break itself. And whats up with all that extra space around the flip screen? I should have done more research before I bought this camera, and now im paying the price.
I bought this Print Server mainly due to the fact that it supports Wireless G and Canon printers (I have the i860). Initially had some problems with the Canon Status Monitor giving me a BSOD but soon as I turned it off, no more BSOD. The only complaint I have with this is that it doesn't support WPA, at least for now. It only supports 64/128 bit WEP but my network is WPA. It also support my printers function to turn on/off automatically so I don't have to remember to turn on the printer if someone on my network needs to print a document. Hopefully Belkin will have a firmware upgrade to support WPA soon. Right now I'm using it on ethernet and it works great.
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.
This charger works exactly as promised. It charges and maintains the battery in the car I drive only in convertible weather.
This is my first portable, digital music player so I can't compare it to other devices. It arrived quickly and looked new. No marks on case or display. I've had it 5 months now and everything still works as near as I can tell. Included USB cable works. I'm using it with a clock radio so I haven't used the included earbuds and can't comment on their quality. I don't recall now if it came with a dock adaptor. If so, it didn't fit my clock radio so I had to buy another one.
Quality sound. Rather sensitive touch control that takes a bit of getting used to. Ear phones are single size and drop out easily - hence only a 4*. Nicely compact & solid - you know its in your pocket and it does not feel fragile. For a novice-computer person the software is not too difficult to instal. Overal - a good buy.
I got this battery for my Lumix TZ3 as well. Perfect snug fit. Seems to last a little longer than the one that came with the camera. I got this one instead of the other one on Amazon that was 6.59$. Great battery. Having two is essential for me- I like to zoom in and out a lot with a full bright LCD. Get it and forget the other ones.
I purchased this unit along with a remote control extender to control home theater components inside the house from my pool deck to power up outdoor speakers and tv. The setup is software driven and mostly intuitive. From a remote location, the one button macro is very convenient to start up dvds or the satellite television and works almost every time. Despite some occasional glitches this device is a bargain considering its programming power and the convenience it lends to controlling audio and video devices.
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.
My son wanted his 17 inch laptop carrying case before he moved to UC Davis for his junior quarter. He previously bought his 15 inch laptop case from Amazon. I trusted his judgement in reviewing the Targus CVR217 laptop bag before making decision to purchase.The bag was nice and both he and I liked it. It is light and fits very well on his HP laptop. No bells and whistles and that is what I liked. Price was very attractive.I recommend this bag to those who want a well made, inexpensive and a good bag for their 17 inch laptop.
This is one of the best devises I have used. Really comes in handy.
Works as expected, now I have Aux In for my 2003 E46 and I'm happy.I had Car Toys install it for me, they charged me an hour labor ($85).
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.
I was looking for a camera with a swivel LCD display. I have always liked taking my own pictures when I'm out on vacations with my wife. The Optio X caught my attention immediately. The camera is 5 megapixels strong and the LCD display is very big (2 in). The design of course, is incredibly beautiful. I had my doubts about the picture quality and colors. But once I started taking my first pictures I was pretty much convinced.Pros:Small and cool design.Swivel LCD (2 inches).Everything is customizable. If you don't like the colors, exposition, lighting or anything else, you can adjust it in a snap. It even has a feature that takes 3 pictures at once with 3 different expositions so you can decide later which picture you like better. With this mode you can vary the exposure, white balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast.15 shooting modes, including one called "Self Portrait". This mode takes into account that the shooting distance is your arm length...Macro mode is also very cool.On timer mode, big countdown numbers appear on the screen so everybody can see when the picture will be taken.Cons:The flash is located at a very awkward position. Is very easy to put a finger on it when you are taking a picture. Also, when the display is swiveled, the flash ends up in the lower corner of the camera. This can be a problem when you place the camera on a table when you are taking pictures with the timer. Chances are that the table will block the flash path. If this happens, a strange shadow may appear on the picture.No optical view finder.Joystick control is a little too small.You have to use 4 fingers to grab the camera. If you use your whole hand, you may end up placing a finger on the flash or on the lens.Tripod socket is located on one side. This means that you will only be able to take vertically oriented pictures when using a tripod (unless you buy a small swiveling tripod).I hope this helps...
I bought this battery pack as a backup to my ageing rechargeable batteries but so far it has given me nothing but trouble. It doesn't seem to hold a charge very long, which leaves me playing with a wireless control tethered to the console. It also takes very long to charge and never seems to reach full charge.(full 4 bars on the controller battery icon)
Altec Lansing BX1020 arrived today. The sound quality is just fine, I've been listening to Rock n Roll all morning. Keep in mind if you are an AUDIOPHILE or Surround Sound addict, or Hi Def sound freak, these are not for you.If you are a more normal person you will be very satisified with these little speakers. There are seperate knobs for Power / Volume / Tone with a rather bright blue indicator light. Jacks for headphones and an Aux In also.I have a good ear for music, I used to be a DJ. Keep the Volume and Tone knobs in the middle range and the sound should be just fineThis is a good buy and value.
I bought this to round out my HTS and it is great. I wanted something that would fit inside a cabinet and be out of site, but I only had 8.5" of height. This subwoofer fit in the space perfectly. It is long though, about 23" long, so it took up almost the entire shelf. The bass is deep and rich, and really adds to television, movies and music. You won't rattle your neighbors windows, but you'll definitely be surprised at the "lows" the Lolita offers. It was a very good purchase and I would buy it again.
The description matches the item purchased. The shipping was extremely quick and the packing was excellent.
I purchased the Zumo 450 with the intention of using it on my motorcycle and my car. Unfortunately, New England weather has not been ideal for motorcycle riding as yet but I have used it several times in the car. Other than the optional window mount Garmin offers, I could find no other safe and reliable way to mount it in the car. The dashboard friction mount Amazon offers for the Nuvi will not work because the ball receiver is too small. I'm still working on this problem but may have to bite the bullet and purchase the optional window mount unit.I am a novice at GPS navigation but found the Zumo very easy to learn. The online manual helped tremendously. To date, the only "dislike" I have is the lack of a speaker. I don't care about not hearing the verbal directions but I would like to use the included MP3 player. In the car I use a cassette adapter from my old CD player to pipe the sound through my radio but my motorcycle has no powered audio system. I'll have to put that on my wish list with Amazon!
I am very please with this elite screen. Couldn't have purchased a better one. I like the black backen on it. You would love this screen. The picture Show very clear and well on white. Thanks
This hub is great because you get USB 2.0 speed for all the attached devices. The cord on it is REALLY short, however, so I don't really recommend it for desktop computers. It's really for laptops.
this unit is compact and efficient. the tablet form factor is great for mounting on a car headrest. the speakers are just enough for a kid in the back seat, or it comes with two headsets. for small kids it has a control lock out, so they cannot work the front buttons if you don't want them to. it does not have a/v in. the batt allows viewing a two hour movie.
Bought this for my college daughter. She specifically wanted to select what songs she wanted to wake to and also recharge IPOD. I didn't want to spend too much money. Meet both our needs and she is happy with the product
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....
I've owned two pairs of these headphones. The first pair broke within the retailer's return window. The second pair broke about 6 months later. This is when the fun began. I called Phillips who repeatedly told me &quot;this is the department for that product, let me transfer you.&quot; Eventually, I was given the number for the Gemin corporation who supposedly supports these headphones. Unfortunately, they have not yet answered their phone.Buyer beware!
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.
I read the description for this product and it says that it fits most 15.4" notebooks. I have a 15" Dell notebook and it barely if at all fits in this case. I looked at the product information on the piece of cardboard that it came with and it said that it's for 15.4" MAC computers. Mac computers are definitely a lot thinner than other notebooks so this product can only be used for Mac computers and not anything else unless it's just as thin as a Mac. Make sure you do your research before purchasing.
If you want to do some fast networking you need to pickup a switcher and not a hub. I've always found Linksys to be really good and way much cheaper. Having a 100mb switcher is nice and a lot faster then a plain hub. Setup is very easy.The only down point is that the power cable doesn't hold tight enough to the back of the switcher, so any minor shake will reset the switcher. I still give it 5 stars because of the great price and performance.
One black and one colour cartridge, brand name, for the best price on the internet. Who cares about the paper? You can't find a better brand name deal for these cartridges anywhere. Well, .. you couldn't when I was looking. Is brand name important. Well, for the printers that these cartridges fit, YES. Refills and generics will not work with the printer's ink level indicators. Besides, .... these are CHEAPER than generics!! This is a no brainer purchase for me.
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.
Why go to the big box stores and deal with the traffic and crowds? I just clicked and this was at my door a few days later. Unbeatable price, too.
I have a small 100MB home network with four computers. When I was using a dialup connection I used WinProxy on one system to allow all of the computers to access the internet. It worked but was sloooowww! When I decided to upgrade to Cable Modem I was concerned with security (none on Windows 98!) and was investigating software firewalls. But by installing the Linksys router I was able to use its firewall capabilities and only have to pay ATT for a single IP address while all the home computers can access the internet simultaneous. And the internet apps seem to work fine (e.g. the kids using AIM, etc.)
I was excited to see a cheap alternative to an Apple branded product and decided to take a chance. My workday exceeds my ipod's battery life so I need a way to charge it during the day. I plugged it in at lunch time and the LED on the charger lit up, and the battery indicator on my ipod showed that it was charging. Then, within 30 seconds, it stopped working. The LED on the plug is the only thing that works. I paid $.01 for this, then nearly $3.00 for shipping! Never again! I should have read reviews before making this purchase seeing that it has destroyed some people's ipods! I guess that I was lucky to have only wasted a little bit of money. If it were possible to give a rating of less than 1 star, I would, I can't stand to get ripped off.
In terms of features, interface, usability, ease-of-use.. ipod wins hands down.(but I must admit that I like the 8G capacity!)
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.
This item is truly plug and play. No need for drivers or setup unless you want to encrypt the data. The product does go up to 85 mbps as advertised. The problem is that it can only be accomplished by connecting the two units to the same power outlet. I was able to get about 12 mbps from the 1st to 2nd floor. Sometimes it would drop to 1.05 mbps and it would not come back up no matter what I did. I managed to solve the problem by connecting the downstairs PL-100 to an outlet which is closer to the distribution panel using an extension and there are no other appliances connected to it. I am now consistenly getting over 30 mbps. I would have given the item 5 stars but it does not substain good throughput all the time. It varies with the surges that other power drawing appliances can be causing. I had to work around that by finding an isolated outlet which not everyone is going to have. It has been a relief to me with my deadspot wireless problem. I hope the 200 mbps units will deliver more consistenly when they come out.
The speakers work quite well and are what I expected to get when I ordered them.
works great, super easy to use, no problems with 50' cat5e. Lost a star because of the price
I ordered this device for my home office and it is exactly what I needed. It was priced wonderfully and arrived on time. It fit into my new phone and I am able to take calls clearly and without difficulty. It was simple, just plug and go! It is comfortable to wear and of good quality. The cord is long enough to move so it's not in the way of what I'm trying to type. The sound is crisp and audible through the earpiece. This is a great buy. Thanks!
My old PDA was a Palm V, so this was a significant technology leap. I have been using PDAs since the early 90's and have seen significant progress in the features. I use Microsoft Office including Outlook, so that drove some of my decision to move to a Microsoft based PDA. I am very pleased with how easy it synchronizes with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I am disappointed in how difficult some of the features have been to figure out, configure, and use. The documentation is weak and does not exist for many features. The documentation is very Microsoft like in that if you already know how to do everything, or you are willing to read through a number of technical bulletins, or you consider it fun to explore web sites and user groups, then the documentation is just fine. I know you won't believe me, but I am an engineer who actually reads instructions...well sometimes.Individual features:Wireless connectivity works fairly well. I have been able to link up to a number of wireless networks and surf the web, download e-mail, or other tasks. Some websites are very supportive of the smaller PDA screen. Many websites do not. Exploring websites on your PDA is more of a hobby or emergency measure than a practical way to surf. This is a generic comment about the web on PDAs more than a comment about the iPAQ.Bluetooth is okay, but configuring devices takes some exploration to figure out. The documentation is not very good in this area and I am still trying to configure some tasks even after a few hours of playing with it.The handwriting recognition works very well. There are a number of different ways to input handwriting from recognition to pop-up keyboards. Not a significant leap forward from the Palm, but everything just works better. I am sure later versions of the Palm have incorporated these same improvements.The GPS system works well, not great, but well. The Tom Tom software is a reduced function mapping software from the full size stand-alone units and is designed for PDAs. The GPS receiver can take a few minutes to update and capture satellites. The sensitivity is not as good as the stand-alone units either. Having said that, I cannot put a stand-alone unit in my pocket and the price for including the functionality in a PDA is pretty sweet. The USA and Canadian maps are pretty complete and the points of interest are pretty up to date. It will not replace my stand-alone unit, but my iPAQ is more likely to be with me on a trip. Maps for places outside the USA and Canada are pretty weak and involve some cumbersome map file management. Forget China. Brazil was marginal with an emphasis on the big cities. Germany was okay, once again with emphasis on larger cities.The WorldMate software is a nice utility and was a good inclusion in the standard software. I work and travel across a number of countries and time zones and this feature helps me to mange currency conversions, time, and weather. It is a simple package, but a nice utility. The full version is pretty expensive and I have not invested in it.While the iPAQ is an MP3 player, it is not a practical one. Windows media player is perfectly fine for playing tunes and the sound is okay, but the memory is a significant limitation. Without using the expansion slot, forget carrying more than a few songs with you. Even using a 2MB SD card in the memory slot does not give you much room once you move many work files to the iPAQ. The iPAQ can work as an MP3 player in a pinch, but I will still carry my iPOD as my MP3 player and photo viewer.Battery life has been very good. I can use the iPAQ for a couple of days of normal use without recharging. If I have it on for extended time using the GPS function, then I get 8-9 hours of continuous use. The included car charger, AC charger, or USB charger works very well and keeps me from having to worry much about power management.I hope this helps.
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.
This is definitely a great purchase! My phone has been giving me problems and they had to send it out to be fixed. I was going to lose everything, but then I thought about this memory card that I can use in my phone and save all my pictures and ringtones that I made on my own. I had one before, but someone stole my phone and with that they got my memory card. I recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to lose the pictures or things they have on their phones. You can even put it in a computer and download them all onto the puter.
Fantastic Quality pictures. The features are good for the type of camera. Software easy, and fun to use. Yes, it doesn't come with a recharge unit, but the camera kit doesn't come with rechargable batteries either; you would have to buy that seperate. It small, easy, and great fun to use. I love it, and will never regret it.
I have read a lot online about this project and people were constantly getting low or no reception on their civic. The majority of people said this is unavoidable.This was the same case for me. I even soldered the blue wire to the blue amp control wire, and the signal was mediocre at best. From what I have read over 60% of people are running into the same issue so I don't know why this issue hasn't been addressed.I am very upset about this, and feel the manufacturer should address this
I enjoy using my USB cable. The price was right and the cable got to me in a timely manner. Thank You.
I've built a new computer and want to keep the cables tidy, this cable does fit that bill. Looks good in the case but after a few cable re-routes I realized that the hoods and cable body are seperate pieces. There is nothing molded about this cable, but it does work.
Great value for someone without a PCI-E slot. Easy to install, smooth gaming experience. I haven't noticed the heat issues some of the other users have posted, but generally I don't play graphic-intensive games for longer than a few hours at a time. No complaints here about performance or price. A good buy.
I have had my TX for 2 months and had the pleasure to travel with it. Battery life is excellent. I did add 1 gig of ram. Dragon Naturally speaking works well desopite the low power processor. The Cingular connection works but after using a broadband connection, it just a little bettter than dial up, but you do have a much expanded area of internet connectivity. The fan is a bit noisey. The bluetooth works well with my Dell Axim.If you want to watch a movie on a plane, the volume is better in the windows mode than the AV mode. Over a very delightfull travel companion.
This Samsung 6197 is very cool. We got it today, Eagle delivered 2-3 days earlier than the expected date. They unpacked it and set it on the table for us. He waited until I turned it on and made sure it was ok. Although I haven't got DISH Network's HD setup yet, we did also purchase the OPPO 912 up-converting DVD player. It is too cool. Amazon is the greatest!
I love it great product A + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ +
Besides the obvious of having your hands free to do other things while on the pnone, another advantage is being able to hear perfectly even if a little hard of hearing.
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.
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.[...]
I have used it twice and so far so good. It was priced right. Arrived in a couple of weeks
I received the Jensen portable TV with radio & was quite impressed at how good it sounds. I've had others that cost more & this one sounds just as good & it's nice & light to carry around. I'm very satisfied!!!!
Works well in my PowerPC Mac Mini as it only has one RAM slot. This maxes it out and it's now running as fast as it can.
Prior to buying this I was using an expensive GN2100/GN8000 setup with all the bells and whistles. Needed to get a setup that would work with my new OOMA HD2 cordless handset. This $9 headset worked so well on the OOMA that I tried it on my office AT&T 993. It works as well as the expensive setup. Very pleased and impressed!
I bought this from somewhere else, and I'm sorry I did. This is one of the worst antennas I've used. Probably passable for analog signals, it really is not very good for digital signals at all. The built in "amplifier" does nothing for the signal either. There's really nothing to this antenna... definitely nothing even remotely close to what you're paying for this antenna. Avoid.
These speakers have saved me space instead of having the old fashion speakers on the floor they are now in the ceiling and when company comes over and here the music the are in awe. Also this product was easy the install step by step instructions.
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!!!
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.
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.
i had it over a month when it punked out. it randomly decides to ONLY go up and down... you can clean it, unplug it, plug it back in, shake it around..... nothing... up and down only.... until it magically decides it wants to work properly again.i think i'll donate mine to someone i dont like.
This monitor offers superb quality image and color gamme. Also supports high resolution at tolerable refresh rates - I run mine 1600x1200 at 85. There are some minor annoyances, but even I, being almost as picky as it gets, just overlook 'em. I'm happy with my buy.
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.
I ordered a set of wireless speaker to use with my lap top. It consisted of two speakers and a transmitter, which is plugged in the computer and the wall outlet. Couldn't be simpler to set up. The speakers work on 6 c batteries or wall outlet. The batteries last from 6-8 hrs. I plugged them all into the outlet except for one. Oh, I forgot to mention, I was so happy with the speakers that I ordered a second pair which I connected to my stereo. Of course I only use one at a time. Either can be used with all 4 speakers.
I took some time to shop and compare, and after using the camera for a month, I am more than happy with my decision. This was an upgrade from a Nikon Coolpix 4100. All the features that it has are Pros. A viewfinder, which most cameras nowadays don't have. Battery life is amazing. Shutter lag is very short, even with flash pictures. Movies (with 30fps) are not jerky anymore, although with dim light there is still room for improvement in the image quality. I didn't take the time to test specifically the contribution of the image stabilizer to the picture quality.
The Zen V Plus is very small yet packed with tons of computer power. I would say it rivals quite well with the Ipod Nano. I love the brilliant display, the pictures option for wallpapers, the built-in FM radio, and the durability as it is very compact.
I ordered this cap to replace a generic one (that kept popping off) that I got with my lens I bought on ebay. This lens cap fit perfect and the quality is superior to the one I had. If you are not sure which size you need, have a look on your lens for the symbol with a number next to it, that will be the size you will need to order.
The label writer I received in the mail didn't work. It kept jamming the label into the dispensing mechanism.
Love the product but unfortunately my company uses lotus notes which this product does not support, so i could sync everything but my email so had to return. Which really stinks cause I love the device but if i cant get my email, then its not worth it.
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.
Expected better performance from this product. When slicing celery, half the stalk wraps around the outside of the slicer. The same thing happens with onions, seems to slice the inner part of the onion fine but the outer portion wraps around the outside of the slicer and I have to take the think apart and pull the pieces out before I can proceed with anything else. Works fine with vegetables like zuccini, squash and potatoes. But I purchased it so that I wouldn't have to do all the slicing and chopping to prepare salads so I am disappointed.
If you were like me, you had flash drives all over the place. Only thing was when I wanted one I had to go looking for it. I searched on Amazon for the solution and found theCase Logic JDS-6 USB Drive Shuttle 6-Capacity-Black/BlueIt was perfect and the right size.It is small enough to fit in a pocket, which makes it very convenient for carrying with you. It holds 6 flash drives very securely inside with an elastic mesh netting so you can see which flash drive you are choosing. It is made by Case Logic so you know it is a quality case. (I haven't found a case made by Case Logic that was made badly or that was inferior yet) It has proven to be a very effective way of organizing and storing my flash drives, no more clutter or searching for my flash drives. there always handy and right at my fingertips.
Bought adapter to attached my DirecTV DVR to my network. Everything else on the network is Linksys but the form factor and WPA encryption made this device an attractive choice. I believe not all versions of the Linksys adapter support WPA. According to the documentation if I was on a fully D-Link system configuration would be automatic, can not vouch for that. Took me about a hour to get everything working together. This device fails the wife test. My wife just connected a new HP printer to the network, as a novice she would not have been able to hook up the D-Link without help. Did have to upgrade the G820 firmware to 2.20 to get the thing to work. For me it does not run particularly hot and has been stable since being installed a week ago. The small size makes the G820 a perfect fit and the throughput is fine. Given the ongoing price drops with electronics I am surprised the adapter has gone up in price here at Amazon since I bought it. Don't think it was onsale when I bought it.
This animal is older than the hills. It actually came with Windows Vista. I only bout the critter for something to use while having another system updated. The selling point was being able to see the 15 inch screen which was a good size for the time. This wireless "g" is still in the main stream today and wireless N devices also accept it.I have recently updated the ram form two .5GB to two 2GB sticks. The system recounted the update immediately. The system came with a restore partition but I never trust them and have external disks in case of a virus or anything physical. I also updated to Windows 7 and anticipate trying Windows 8.Just a note that unless you are ept and can adjust to the exterenal wrld without help from the manufaturer this may not be the best way to go. Personally I find the challenge fun.
It is working great for my purpose - as a RAID1 storage for documents/pictures etc... anything I want to ensure is kept safe and backed up. So I can't tell how well it works for streaming videos. My transfer speeds seem to be between 5 MB/sec and 17 MB/sec, and they usually are consistent - as what the speed it starts transferring at is the same speed it is when the transfer is complete. My only gripe is that it seems to spin down the drives to save power, and so if you don't use it all the time, you have a 2-3 second delay when you want to access the drive again. (Could that spin down partially come from the WD "Green" 1TB drives I'm using?) Setup was very simple (didn't even bother to install the packaged software that "searched" your network for the NAS, I just figured out what IP it got from my router myself). The UI for the drive was VERY similar to my D-Link routers. I wasn't able to have special characters in my passwords for the drive.. boo (maybe fixed in a firmware upgrade?) Overall, I'm pretty happy with it!
Fixed voltage After market battery eliminators are not available for this camera, variable voltage units may damage the camera if set in error. The right product designed for the specific carmera is safe and dependable.
There are a lot of issues with this device. What I wanted was a low-power, quiet file share on my network for both my Windows XP and Mac. I did not want to use fat-32 because the last time I accidently nudged the firewire cable out of my Mac and the filesystem became corrupted (I was only reading from the drive to top it off) because fat-32 is easy to corrupt. I wanted to use my NTFS disk because that was already formatted and had lots of data on it. In order to do that I had to upgrade the firmware on the Linksys device (even though the box says it supports NTFS.) But in order to upgrade the firmware, you have to have a disk connected. So I connected a USB thumbdrive and was able to upgrade the firmware. When you access the webpage, all 100+ linksys devices are listed for downloading drivers/firmware. Why can't the device know which device it is? After all that, the NTFS disk was still not recognized because the README file is wrong -- NTFS is port 1 and not port 2 (you can only use one NTFS device.) In order to set up the device, you use some windows program that is supposed to find the device on your network. My computers are at 192.168.2.XXX and the devices sets up on 192.168.1.77. The program says that it found the linksys device, but none are listed in the device list. I had to reconfigure my IP to be on the 192.167.1.XXX subnet so the program would find it. During my first large scale transfer over the network (a whole 14 Gigs of mp3s) the device froze up half-way through the transfer. I can access it through the web-browser, but the status page half-loads and does not list the status of any of the devices. I tried to reset the device and it seemed to reboot, but I cannot access the device anymore. Also, there don't seem to be any power saving features for the disk drive - it is on all the time which is silly because I only use it a few hours a week. Perhaps this is a limitation of USB drives, but the linksys device doesn't allow you hotswap drives (except flashdrives.) Maybe I will flash the drive with an alternative linux distribution (search for "slug linux") and be able to do something with it.
When I ordered this, after reading "mostly good" reviews, I was prepared to face some minor disappointments. However, I've been pleasantly surprised with the performance. The transmitter was a snap to hook up and the first option I tried for a signal (the lowest numbers on the dial) worked like a charm. I've experienced no static or interference, the volume is good and nice and clear.Definitely worth the price, and I have no regrets at all.I'm using the Coby transmitter with a Samsa Fuze+ MP3 player.
I wanted an all-in-one (printer, scanner, copier, and fax) for quite a long while. After some extensive research (comparisons and bargain-hunting), I fell in love with this machine! The look, feel, reputability, features...all passed my &quot;buyability&quot; test. I got my husband to buy it for me as my Christmas gift. He loves it too! The copy speed and color quality is great! and it fits neatly on the computer workstation.This is also a great product to buy if you have a digital camera. It comes with its own port that fits almost all digital cards. I used to have to 'hook up' the cable from my camera to the computer, but now all I have to do is insert it in the machine and it will instantly print a proofsheet for you and/or you can just easily save the pics on your computer.This is really a great buy!!
I recently assembled my own camera (Recesky DIY TLR Camera), and I was nervous about how the photos would turn out, especially since I had never developed film before, but the photos turned out wonderfully, with very vivid color. I highly recommend this film, and I plan to purchase this again.
It was used item but works like new. Saved money and does the job.Fast shippingvery good company to do work with.
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.
Purchased first through Amazon.com. Failed to work after the first week. Spent 5 weeks waiting on a new one from SanDisk (who were very easy to deal with). Received second drive which failed after a week. Received third 5 weeks later which, too failed. Have gone with different product. Recommend you do the same.
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.
I have this router tied to my linksys hub and life is grand. I can share the cable modem with ease. Set-up was quick and easy. The only complaint I have have is that the DHCP table doesn't seem to clear, at least not quickly. This can be annoying occasionally but has no effect on the router's functioning.
Easy to install, full access to all ports, protective against scratches...everything advertised in a $40+ piece of plastic.
This is an excellent laptop which runs mac OS X leopard or windows XP very nicely. It is thin, light, reliable and fast.
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!
product works well. they should have specified that you most likely will need another adapter, which I did. So you might look into that before hand.
Bought this unit mostly to record LPs or cassettes and enable a non-optical digital out on my G5 to use with a set of 5.1 speakers I have. Plugged it in and recorded from my cassette deck with no problem at all. Very clean.One bonus is that the volume control on the front adjusts the volume on the Macintosh without having to configure a thing. Awesome and a great buy... consider that you'd have to buy a separate external volume control, an input device and a 5.1 processor to get everything that's in this one component. Wow!
This TV worked great for almost 6 weeks, great picture,the HD was wonderful. Then, the trouble started. The TV kept shutting down. I called for repair immediately, the repairman had to make 3 visits,which took 3 weeks, and finally he was able to repair the TV, unfortunately for me the repair lasted 3 days. Called Samsung again, they refuse to replace the TV, they say I have to "give them a chance" to fix it. I said that I thought 3 repair visits and 3 weeks was chance enough. They don't agree. Amazon refuses to even contact Samsung on my behalf because it is 2 weeks over Amazon's 30 day return policy. All I asked was that they help me out a little and ask Samsung to hurry the repair or replace this stupid piece of junk. After countless calls to Samsung, as of this writing the TV is still not repaired, they refuse to replace it, I'm paying for HD service that I don't have a TV to receive it on, and it has been over a month since this TV has worked. I asked Samsung to just give me my money back, they refuse. So, where do I turn? Amazon won't help, Samsung won't replace the TV or take it back, I'm sitting here with this stupid 61" monstrosity sitting in the living room broken for over a month now. I suppose I have to get an attorney or something, but that will probably cost as much as the TV, so I'm stuck. So, you're forewarned, if you get a good TV as apparently many of the reviewers have, then you're lucky. But, if you get a bad one like I did, be prepared to make a lot of phone calls and spend a lot of time going nowhere with a company that doesn't care if their products work or not once you buy them. This is the worst purchase I have ever made. I don't know if I would have had any better luck dealing with a brick and mortar store rather than online, but I don't think I will ever spend this much money again on an electronic item online. Again, this is the worst purchase I have ever made.UPDATE 01/22/08: TV still not fixed, has been out of service since December 12,2007, almost two months. Samsung finally says that the will replace the TV but I'll believe that when and if I ever get it as they have given me nothing but wrong information from the start. All I wanted was a good TV. What I got has been the most stressful and frustrating experience I've ever had with customer service. Absolutely horrible experience. I will never buy another Samsung product, the customer support is torture.
I researched and researched and..... settled for this plasma. AWESOME. I am COMPLETELY satisfied. No need to repeat what others have already said.
I have had this router for over a month and have had "0"drop outs in that time. The range is not all that great,but is probably due to the configuration of my home.I cant seemto get more than 2 bars whereas my clunky blue Linksys gaveme a consistent 3 bars. I purchased and installed the Amped 150repeater and now can get full bars on my laptop across the street.However,the Amped installs as another network but the range isfantastic. Iam very pleased with this router as it has given me noproblems except for the poor range.
This card is better then its much more recommended 7300GT cousin. The fan actually works quite well and the video card never breaks 70 C even at full load. The only problem is that the fan is quite loud for such a low end card. It made my whisper quiet tower hum constantly with the whoosh of fan noise.
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.
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.
I wanted a very compact bag, that would carry two lenses and the extraneous loose items...battery,memory,cords,filters,etc. I measured things out carefully and decided this was the best quality and smallest bag that would satisfy my needs. It did fulfill those needs. BUT !... If I had just thought about getting a case that would hold my camera body with the largest lens attached ( 55-300mm) I would have purchased the model 5564.( although, it is twice as much in price) Better to be a bit larger than needed than too tight. With this case I must store the longer lens until it's needed, but would rather be able to store the camera with "any" lens attached. Just for transport, and size,...this one is great. For functional working ease, a taller one should be considered. ( IMO)
Why does everyone rave about this? One of the reviews even says, "If you need this then get it." Yeah, if you're travelling you need this, but more importantly why can't Apple just sell the different adapaters individually? Apple must assume that a lot of people have more than one of their products - perhaps a macbook and an ipod, so wouldn't it make more sense to sell the adapters individually, that way one could buy for example two European adapaters, one for ipod and one for macbook? Another apple rip-off if you ask me.
I bought this card after having tried other brands to replace a malfunctioning linksys Wireless-G card.With WindowsXP SP2 I simply installed the card and on boot-up told XP to look on the CD for the drivers. Hey presto, installed. Used the Windows Wireless manager to set up my WPA-PSK connection and off we went. Solid connection and my wife is now happy again because her internet connection is no longer flaky.Perfect install, flawless execution, good value, and great product that delivers.
Both the original and the replacement cable did not work for my 276C. Do not waste your time or money. This cable will not work.
Helped improve my Powerline network signal once I hooked the powerstrip full of electronics into it. Need to get another one for my other circuit.
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.
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Sorry the Zune player and Zune Marketplace fall far below expectations. Clunky, bulky player, awkward marketplace with deceptive pricing and misleading inventory. On-PC jukebox has installation problems. Looks like the "total experience" imitating Apple was hastily thrown together, in the hopes that the Windows world would step up and select the Microsoft underdog. Not this design iteration, nor probably ever.
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.
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!
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.
I've had this radio for a couple years. It works OK in the city. When I went camping in the Adirondack Mountains all I got was static. OK, I wasn't too surprised, although I would think there would be service up there for the mountain climbers' safety (The ADKs have many peaks and is home to the Army's 10th Mountain Division).But I was sure it would work on Cape Cod. Not in the campground in Orleans. Not even on the docks in Provincetown, surrounded by big commercial fishing trawlers, whale-watching ships catering to the tourists, and private luxury vessels. Now, WHERE, you might ask, would be a more likely place for NOAA to provide weather radio service? Oh, did I mention that Cape Cod is also home to the Woods Hole Oceanagraphic Institute?Now that I'm home with a roof over my head and surrounded by brick walls, the darned thing won't stay off, it has to keep warning me about the thunderstorms currently rattling my windows. Now that I don't need it, it works great.
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)!
holds all my dvds and works wonderful and its light just the right height and moveable move the dvd holderwithout problems.
I've had this novel sitting in one of my many to-be-read piles for more than a year. I knew McMaster Bujold could write well from her Vorkosigan books. I simply am easily distracted by something new.I regret not reading it sooner. This is a truly marvelous novel of one man's journey through tremendous difficulties and how those woes are redeemed, ultimately, for the good of many. And if you are tired of SF novels not dealing with matters of spirituality in any depth--a lack that is shameful given how very religious humankind has always been and likely always will be--you will find this a truly satisfying exploration of faith, loss of faith, prayer, curses, blessings, fate, free will and divine intervention. It's also a novel that, while dealing with religion, doesn't sneer or cast ministers or saints in an sarcastic or demeaning light. It takes the subject quite seriously and explores it without the arrogance that a secular elite can cast on it. It takes the "what if" of this religion being truly existent and says, "Now, how does this work out in a cursed kingdom with a man who's suffered about as much as he can humanly take?"Whom the gods choose is not always a happy camper. (Think of all the martyrs of various religions.)The fantasy setting: A medievalish, fortress and castle filled world akin to Spain/Portugal several hundred years ago, where reilgion is part of civil and royal life, where saints are acknowledged as god-touched, and where a curse has come upon a royal line due to a cataclysmic event during a previous time of warfare.The protagonist: Lupe dy Cazaril, an honorable man and brave soldier of gentlemanly lineage who had been betrayed in warfare, resulting in a tour of galley slavery (think Ben Hur-ish oaring for one's enemies). He is damaged in body and humbled, but his nobility of spirit and wisdom and unselfishness and wits are intact. You will root for this character, and perhaps, like me, weep for him, too.The situation: Through a chain of events, Cazaril comes back to his home town and is engaged as tutor to the royesse (a princess), whose brother is heir to the throne. Terrible events have fallen and continue to befall this cursed family, and Cazaril, who feels great loyalty and comes to love his charges and his patrons, becomes inextricably entangled in the intrigue and plots (supernatural and human), while himself a target of those who originally wished him dead and caused his slavery, the two most powerful men in the land of Chalion, barring the ruler himself. Court intrigue abounds. Cazaril must use all his powers of observation and intelligence, and all his courage and endurance, to seek and accomplish the liberation of his beloved charges from dangers of curse and plotters.I don't want to say much beyond that, since the pleasure of the novel is in the reading and the roads taken. I"ll let you walk those roads unspoiled.What I will say is that as a devout Christian, I thoroughly enjoyed the spiritual world McMaster Bujold has created. You get a sense of a religion drenched, god-observed world, and how that can bring great dangers (heresies are punished in just as cruel ways as history records), and obedience and selflessness are as powerful as a Christian would expect. The religion is certainly not Christianity (five gods of both attributed genders, various sexual preferences acceptable), but the echoes of a Roman Catholic religion is there in the sanctuaries, devouts, pilgrimages, saints, miracles, etc. And the idea of the chosen ones of god is there: One person's virtue can make a huge difference to his circle of influence, as it does here. And the climactic scene is so beautifully and simply depicted (no excess of prose, no over-the-top language pyrotechnics), that it allows us to feel the lightning-fast and world-altering moment as participants, without clutter, with just wonder. It's magnificently achieved.Cazaril is one of my fave characters ever. A man we'd all like to know, a man we'd all love to see in the corridors of power-someone who puts the good of others above his own good, someone who acts with total purity of heart, wise and generous and humble.I can't wait to get into the second book in this series, PALADIN OF SOULS, which follows the adventures of one of the cursed and redemption-needy characters from this novel.I cannot recommend it highly enough. A novel that rewards the reader who is patient and observant during the slower-paced opening.
We live in a hilly area where reception on any radio seems to be poor. The reception on this radio is better than any other one I have purchased. I am very happy with it. The only thing I wish it had was a auto off after 90,45 or 15 minutes. I would definitely recommend it.
These headphones are amazing! You won't be disappointed.After using a loaned pair of HD600s for a few weeks, and researching the heck out of headphones, I settled on the HD650. I had read that they were very much like the HD600s but with added bass. Lots of people have lots of different opinions about sennheisers but that particular comment about these two models was repeated far and wide.These headphones do need amplification, and they depend a lot on the amplifier for their sound. Without any amplifier they won't sound so great. With a cheapo amplifier they'll sound okay. But with a good amplifier they will sing. I haven't yet tried a great amplifier but I'm really looking forward to that because I imagine they'll sound even better.
Easy installation for me on XP. I only used one of the ports, but it worked fine to hook up some older hardware.
..........whether Because of Phillips OR The Seller I Don't Know.It &#34;didn't work&#34;; and I ended up &#34;leaving it at a Radio Shack&#34; (because the Store &#34;wanted TOO Much Money&#34; To Repair It.(I &#34;paid&#34; $50 for it; and &#34;repairs&#34; WOULD Have Been 'THAT MUCH OR MORE'.)
As I write this review I am listening to some classic Hendrix tracks through my home-stereo via my brand new black Zune. I've had the product for a few hours now and I've been nothing but impressed. The zune software is very similar to WMP 11 and it was a breeze to set up. In fact, within 3 minutes I was syncing all of my exising MP3 and WMA tracks with the Zune and downloading brand new content from the Zune store for free with my 14 day trial pass. The interface is very user-friendly, and I prefer its look to the increasingly cumbersome interface of the itunes music store.The Zune itself is just ridiculously cool. The screen is as nice as I've seen on a handheld device, and the interface took me all of 10 seconds to master. Everything about the product makes wonderful sense. The ability to use this with the zune subscription music service is a fantastic feature as I am an avid fan of all-you-can-download music.So let's recap: Fast, easy, problem free installation of software.Ingenius user interfaceBeautiful LCD screenZune store allows subscription downloadsI'm still undecided about sound quality, but so far I can't complain. I also can't comment on battery life because I've only had the zune for maybe four hours now. This product kills all other hard-drive based MP3 players in terms of over-all end-user experience. I've owned an iriver, ipod, and zen nano before and this is my favorite player thus far. I-Pod could compete with this only if they put a larger screen on gen. six ipods and allow subscription based downloads in itunes.Okay, the wireless sharing feature will be a gimmick as far as i'm concerned because the chances of me meeting many people who also own a zune seem quite remote.. let's face it, not that many people are sporting 250 dollar MP3 players at my apartment complex or my college campus.
I am and have been a photograhy fan for many many years. I have used all kinds of cameras, including a pentax manual professional camera which I used for over 20 years. I decided to buy this Canon brand and I am delighted with its easy handling, its color brightness, and sharp images. Like for every product you buy, you have to read the instrtuctions and learn how to operate your camera so you get the best results. I bought one just like it for my daughter last December and I was impressed by the quality of the pictures she sends me so I decided to have my own. I would buy the exact same camera again. Just great. Great price too.
This router was ordered to replace one that arrived DOA out of box (a disappointment in itself). Followed all steps to install (again) and guess what - powers up but fails to see my modem (roadrunner). Calls to tech support were answered "all techs are busy call back later" and line disconnects. D-link is putting out some real junk lately. Another example of there being cheap, the power cord on this is like 1' shorter (presuming to save a penny in costs), they are slowly turning what was good product into junk!
Tried the Leapfrog with all variations of channels, positioning, antenna positioning, etc. I was working across a space of no more than twenty feet. There was no way to eliminate substantial interference, even including turning off my wi-fi hub, the most likely source. Simply could not get an acceptable picture, nor acceptable audio. I noted lots of reviews have described the same problem. Ultimately purchased the "5.8 GHz Audio/Video Sender", which strangely does not display a manufacturer's name, and it works great. See my review for that product; the product can be found on the margin of the main Leapfrog page.
This router fails consistently. It cannot maintain a connection. I have tried to correct this in the advanced settings but it is still a disappointment. It takes several minutes to connect to the router and it often fails while using it. This router needs to be reset too often in order to connect. I am now shopping for a replacement.
This set of tools easily removed the factory installed radio from my 2000 Porsche 911. The radio was out in under a minute!
First items ever returned to Amazon. Amazon return service is good but batteries are bad.Two batteries would not hold a charge after just 2 weeks. Based on others reviews, this type of battery is a crap shoot at best. Tried ordering the Energizer ERP190GRNE at Batteries.com (through) Amazon, but they were out of stock. I will try them next if the Lenmar replacements fail again.
I have three of these albums. The memo area is great for keeping a &quot;real time&quot; record of events. The only two unfortunate things about this album are the lack of readily available refill pages and the inability to ship to my home in Puerto Rico. One additional comment....the vertical photos tend to slip out.
The reader is 3x faster than my old USB 2.0 reader and 10x faster than the built in CF card slot on my computer. I actually tested transferring about 500MB of data from the 3 different devices. The Extreme IV card is only about 15% faster than my 2GB Extreme III card. However, the reader is lightning fast as stated above.
I loved this Ipod....it is small and thin and yet offer the same performance than the bigger versions
Does what I need it to, which is primarily to be a quick disconnect between a coupler and my PC when I don'twant to be online.
This unit started cracking and allowing a lot of white noise after less than 6mo. I threw them out and bought another pair.
AMAZING LIL SPEAKERS!! VERY LOUD!! BEST LIL SPEAKERS FOR IPOD EVER!! only one thing that bothers me. The speaker's quality breaks when it's in full volume but low volume is still LOUD!! took to school busted some loud music in class and teacher didnt even notice man is he deaf LOL he left his hearing aids that day. BOY WAS THAT FUN. THIS THING IS A BAD A$$ SPEAKERS!! And it even looks hot!
The silicone grip case comes off very quickly and is not strong. Worst silicone case out there, very disappointed in this product!
great lens for wildlife and sports. the VR rocks even at 300mmdecent glass for decent price
If you have hand issues, this keyboard does not have enough curve. I like the padded wrist rest but that's all I like. The previous model was better for arthritis and I cannot find a keyboard that really works like the older models. Seems as though they are trying to outdo everybody else and end up with some modern looking piece of junk that really doesn't do much for aching hands. Sometimes "cool" is not so cool.
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.
Excellent, amaizing speakers.But don't buy them thinking you can use the digital connection for a Creative Labs Audigy 2, or Audigy 2 NX card to hook up to them. Audigy 2 cards do have digital output, but it is intended ONLY to work with Creative Labs Speakers. So if you try the digital out connection to the Z680's, you will be disappointed.If you use a mono 1/8" minijack to RCA connection, all of the digital signal from the Audigy is getting to the speaker decoder, but the signals from the different channels all have different amplitudes. Creative is the only company to employ this technique. But what it means, is that the Z680's will only pick out the signal from the largest aplitude signal, which is the front channels. So you won't get digital surround sound. The rear speakers will be silent, very low, or mimic the front speakers.Optical output from Creative Labs give the same result. Creative has chosen to support only their products this this regard as well.Both Creative and Logitech are aware of this issue, but seem to choose not to make it public. More info here(...)Update- I decided to get the Turtle Beach USB sound adaptor for use with my PC (which has an optical out adaptor), and it works PERFECTLY.And it is CHEAP. Get this thing...... Since the speakers have the decoder, set the USB sound adaptor to pass through. Works GREAT !AUDIO ADVANTAGE MICRO VIRTUAL SRROUND SND USB
We got this for my niece, who now uses this everyday in the shower. Her Mom complains that it is plenty loud enough. :)
I love my bag. It is perfect for my laptop, accessories, books and papers. It is very comfortable to carry. I would highly recommend this!!!
This camera is great. The picture qualities are not as great as some of the $500 or up cameras, but it seems to be the best for its price class. The best feature is the camera's ease of use. It presents a simple and uncomplicated interface and options features. For the price and convenience it seems to be the best for its class.
AWESOME Stupendous AMAZING and yes, it worked right off the bat, unlike every other component in our HD revamp. There is no discernable lag time, which is the thing I was most worried about after 7 years of TiVo rhythms. But no, it was as if the components were all in the same room. I especially love the fact that the "eye" really isn't dependant on line-of-sight (just like the ad says!). I truly haven't been this excited about an electronics purchase since my first TiVo. One word of caution, the images in the directions don't match what you get, but it is super easy to figure out which of the three components is which. The blue LED which indicates that the IR signal has been received took a bit of time to find, but not really an issue considering how AWESOME Stupendous AMAZING this is. Kudos Hotlink!
Just plug in and go! I didn't install the software, the mouse does all I need without it. If you have issues, another review recommended placing the receiver a few feet away from the computer and turning it upside. Enjoy.
This is a great router... but i might have considered something from apple that is compatible with their Airplay system, so i could setup wireless computer speakers.
Okay, I am not writing this as a brand new owner. I have had this router for almost a year. It works well and is fast. The largest problem/issue I have is that it will randomly just drop the connection. It stops broadcasting the signal. I verified it wasn't the ISP by having another devices connected to it that should be able to communicate if it was an ISP problem. So, long story short. If you want inexpensive and works pretty good then buy. If you game with it or do any form of internet based work, shy away since you could be in the middle of something and lose all of your work since your last save or if gaming, you will just die and leave your teammates going nuts.
Have not use much of it. Bought it for Nintendo DSi. True Plug and Play. Good Value for the product.
This 3 speakers give and spectacular and powerfull sound!! They're perfect for the house or office when you want a great quality of the sound. I'm very happy with this purchase and the delivery time was awesome!! I really do recommend these speakers! 5 stars!!
This item works well in my Toyota Tundra with my XM MyFi. However, I did have to file down the little piece that slides into the MyFi mounting bracket. Now it fits perfectly. The suction cup has held for more than 2 months, even in the hot Arizona sun.
if you are looking for 150' this is it. I went for electrical screen from FAVI but retured it due to issues with motor. manual is not bad. the screen locks work perfectly and its easy to operate. nothing to complain.the screen quality is alo good and no folds. I watched many movies already and this is the best I found so far.
I bought this for my fiance, and while it worked, we were both very happy with the size and quality of pictures. But then the day came, less than a year after buying it, that it decided to stop working. Very frustrating, and it seems like we are not the only ones.
Allows full Gigabit speeds and the 3 that I purchased were very flexible. Three feet for me was enough since is for connecting from my modem to a router and a computer close by. Price was good too.
This case is too big for a Sony WX9. The camera flops around inside it like a marble in a shoebox and it didn't have much protective padding anyway. I gave it to charity and bought an appropriately sized Tamrac.
A good lens for outdoor use. A bit too slow for indoor use, though. I got this to replace the kit lens that came with my Rebel XTi. The kit lens was okay, but I wanted a lens with like quality to my camera. I probabaly really don't need it as I have the 28-135mm IS USM, but I got the 18-55mm first. At least it's a good backup lens.
Bought for business travel. Works great on the airplane. Musch cheaper than other models.
The radio works fine. Sound quality is OK for the price. The CD player broke after a couple months. Bad product. Unrepairable.
I purchased my Dell 3 yrs. ago. From the beginning I have received ill treatment from the Dell staff, plus the computer is a big piece of excrement. The salesman hooked me in by stating that they honored a 6 month same as cash purchase, when actually it was a 3 MONTH SAME AS CASH! I, too, like others on this post went all the way to the top to Michael Dell. He never responded to me either. Not even an acknowledgement. Once they have your money you're screwed. (Guess that's how they make their money.) I spent almost $3,000 on this computer (specifically for the graphics) - it can't even play a complete Half-Life game without freezing up. The CD/DVD-R had to be replaced because IT NEVER WORKED! People, if you take heed to any advice please listen to what we tell you here and STAY AWAY FROM DELL!!!!!!!
High quality and works like a charm. I especially liked the bolt mounting tab molded into the main body. It made mounting a breeze.
I used this to transfer a facial image (.jpg) to t-shirt material, in order to then attach/stretch the t-shirt material over a Styrofoam mannequin head. The idea was to create a facsimile of the face on the styrofoam head.Following the instructions, the transfer process went without a hitch. The resulting image transfer on the t-shirt material wasn't as thin as the t-shirt itself, but it wasn't really too thick either - a little thicker than what you'd see on a t-shirt with transfer that you'd buy retail.
Before purchasing a GPS for my car, I compared the many models available and read more reviews than I care to admit. I finally bought a Garmin C340 from Amazon last week, and though I'm an admitted gadget freak and techie. I was amazed at this GPS.I don't have a single gripe. Nothing. All the positives I read, like not even using a manual, are true. The negative things I read, mostly about it not always finding the best routes, appear in the reviews of every GPS model. While that's true, so what? In an unfamiliar city, it's a lot better to take the long but sure route than to keep stopping to ask directions.I love the display. It's big and easy to read, and very clearly illustrated. At night, the off-white display turns to black, so your night vision is preserved and no squinting.It comes with a small quick-start guide, and it's so simple and intuitive that you don't even need it.
this is the actual lens cap for the standard lens that comes with the T2i, T3i and T4i. Buy this one.
Not a good adapter - you can clearly hear a static hissing sound in the background...even if it's not turned up high. Yes, it mostly gets drown out when the music plays - but it still feels like listening to an old record. So unless you're nostalgic for the good ol' times - I would NOT recommend getting this.
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?
This 50' cable passes good, clean video from my PC (Dell Inspiron 580s with a Radeon 5450 video card providing a 1920x1080 32-bit image at 60 Hz) to an LCD panel. This is a feat not within the capabilities of a similar-appearing, well-reviewed cable (HDMI M/M Male to Male (50 feet)) that I had to return. In fact, I was expecting to have to obtain an HDMI amplifier to reach 50', but this very affordable cable saved me that expense.HOWEVER, these low-priced cables are very generic. The same item could be multi-sourced and therefore inconsistent in performance. So in purchasing such a cable over 25', buy from a source with a friendly return policy!In light of the possibility of product inconsistency and where there are multiple Marketplace vendors for the item, the particular vendor may be of importance. I purchased this cable from CE Compass.01/27/11 Update: Shortly after installing this cable (which still works just fine), I purchased another of the same item from the same vendor, because I knew from reading other reviews that functional 50' HDMI's are hard to find at a reasonable price. Today I installed the second cable in a similar application, and it did not pass an acceptable image -- not even close. So I can't recommend this cable after all.
I had a Digicam which uses niMH batteries. I use this device and batteries for use and backup power. This is a excellent for travelling and has International usability. This can also charge AAA batteries as well. This is also have a number of good features of battery type detection, auto cutoff features. Overall excellent product.
I have been very please with the function and sound from this radio.I would recomd to anyone!DG
For the price, you can't beat the Brother Fax-575. It performs very well when faxing multiple pages. I have only sent faxes and have not had the occasion to receive any up to this point. But the copier capability on this machine producespoor quality copies. You would not want to use it to make copies on a regular basis. I purchased this machine strictly to be used as a fax machine and that function works well.
This cable is fabulous! I like the design of the cable. It is flexible and it works great. I use this one to connect my Western Digital External 1 TB Drive to my lap top. It works like an internal drive. This really helps me in editing video. So, I highly recommend this to anyone who needs to use a hard drive and want it to be as fast and efficient as the internal drive.
The Zumo 450 itself is great, but the manual and help for MapSource are not as good as they should be. I've made a lot of mistakes trying to set up routes, and will probably make more. Since I am in Minnesota, in some of the coldest weather that we've had in several years, the Zumo 450 can't be tested on the bike. I got a mount and a power cord for our cars, and have just started testing. Yesterday was the first route test, and it didn't work very well -- somehow, I had loaded an inverted/reversed route. It kept telling me to go back home! And it was right, for the route I had actually loaded. So, now, I have to rethink what did, and come up with a different approach. -- JHWorden
What can I say? It is a Cat 5 cable. Looks good and works as it should. Seems sturdy so far.
thanks for saving me serious cash, its more than half off what you pay at any store. i will never buy another button battery from a store
I like my new DVD player now that I have learned how to use it but anybody who does not have a RF modulator for an older TV may find they have a problem. Got the modulater and my DVD player is clear and audio is good --I have no complaint.
The TV is very functional and looks amazing with Blue Ray and HD TV. Hook up a surround sound system and you are good to go!
same problem as other reviewer and anyone else using devices with the Prolific PL3507 firewire controller..the dive will suddenly become useless as in you will ahve to reformat it to get it to work for a short time before it becomes unreadable again.I plan on returning mine or getting some sort of restitution.Apparently the USB2 part works fine
Do not purchase any model beginning &quot;CDR&quot; made by harmon kardon. I manage a professional audio duplication facility and have been quite shocked at the downright poor performance of HK's CDR30 and CDR26 units.-Brand new unit malfunctioned, unable to open tray. I sent it back RMA, and received ANOTHER BROKEN UNIT in exchange.-After light use for two weeks, a different BRAND NEW machine also failed to open both doors.That's three terrible machines, at a cost of $1200. Please do yourselves a favor and buy a unit from Pioneer.
Instead of hauling a laptop, now I just carry this little thing in my briefcase. It came with several different colored spare caps and a pretty cord to wear it around your neck. These are so small that you need to pay attention to where you put it. My work and home PC have USB 1.0 slots, but that is no problem for this device. It also has a little data lock switch that I don't usually use. I have been completely satisfied.
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!
Don't be fooled by Apple's assurances that their new IPod will work with a PC. It won't. Yes, there is supplementary software, and a Firewire attachment. But when you hook the whole thing up, the chances are it won't work...
I was very pleased with the product it arrived on time and in good condition I would buy from this vender again
When it works it is a good machine, but....I had mine for 4 days before it broke. I sent 2 faxes and printed 2 pages and then it went into this permanent paperjam - there was nothing stuck in the machine. I worked with tech support, reset the machine and was promptly told it had to be replaced. Fine then send me a new machine - but nooooo, i buy a new machine which immediately breaks and all they will send is refurbished because that is policy.Nicebuy new machine which instantly breaks and get used replacement from the manufacturer - next time I buy a lexmark
as a mouse, it works perfectly, as a media remote, it works well. the media functions work for about 15 feet way, more than the 10 advertised. i can play and pause music in the next room. the only issue i've come across is integration into windows media center and windows vista. the foward and back buttons i had to change to a secondary downward button, but i kept the back button. this is because in the sub menus of windows media center, the scroll wheel no longer allows you to move. also the left and right scroll i had to change to left and right arrows on the keyboard because the left and right scroll had no effect in windows media center. the only other issue i've come across is the lack of intergragtion with windows vista's new card catalog style window switch. it would have been useful if a i could have dedicated a button to enable this window switch feature since the scroll wheel already can change the viewed window when this feature is active.
I bought this case thinking it would be adequate. But it is much better than that. Supplier shipped promptly via USPS. The case seemed a bit snug at first. After flexing it a bit my 2nd gen Nano slipped right in. Hole at the bottom for the earbuds was a little small but after a little wiggling it went right in. The other opening at the bottom for the USB cable seems a bit off center and small, but I havn't tried it yet. The magnetic closure for the flip cover works nicely as does the belt clip on. I'm not sure how thick a belt it will handle as the opening is a bit narrow although it works on my belts. Access to the click wheel is good. I've been using this case at the beach for the past week and feel comfortable that it is adequate to protect the nano from lightly blowing sand. Overall a good product at a good price that looks sharp with the nano inside
When the original charger was lost, I purchased this one and found it to be a great replacement. It works as promised. The only trick - insert the battery backward. Like others I was frustrated by the green light when I tried the first charge. Pay attention to the + - symbols on the battery and charger and make sure they match.
I had a "standard" 801.12g Dell router and was having a horrible reception issue with my new rental property- I had a MUCH larger space to cover with the router and my Dell wasnt cutting it. I was lucky if I had 24 mbps within a floor or two of the router.Frustrated, I checked here on Amazon after I read on CNET reviews about this particular router and it's "outstanding" range. With the excellent price I recieved here on a good used model, I figured anything could be better than what I had.I was pleasantly surprised with this units range and reception! In fact, I was able to pull a "very good" 54 Mbps signal 2 floors away from the router with nothing more than a simple foil "dish" I made (took 20 seconds to make). Without this low-cost "dish", I STILL was able to pull 24 MBPS 2 floors away from the unit! Before I purchased this unit, I was LUCKY to pull 5Mbps in the same area!Bottom line- SUPER easy setup, even with NO software! GREAT signal!!
We were needing a speaker upgrade once we aquired a significantly higher powered amplifier. The old speakers were high quality speakers that provided excellent sound and response, but distorted at medium loudness (this was in a small bedroom). They were rated for 25 watts. I searched through the low budget speakers, buying and returning each pair the same day. The sound was not comparable to our original speakers. They were all bad: one had no treble, one sounded like a can, one sounded like the enclosure was being thumped when the strong bass notes, etc, etc. I kept on my budget and tried the Sony B1000 speakers. They sounded great and exhibited none of the sound issues of the other low budget speakers. They have the power capability to hang on at volume levels far higher than we ever listen to, and provided very adequate frequency response. While they are definitely not a high end audiophile component, they definitely worked well for us and our varied music listening taste. (from hard rock to modern pop to country)I cannot say these are the best $50.00 speakers available, but I can say these are the best sounding $50.00 speakers I found.
I love it. It looks sound performs good. My kids had it now I got from my husband my 27th Anniversary surprise gift. I loved music. I put my all songs and my family picture whenever I want to listen I can listen the music and watch the video too. nice thing to have it.
Buttons are a little hard to click for my taste, but most wireless are.That is my only complained I love this mouse!
This product sounds great but it just is not. There are two tips with no direction on which to use with my notebook, yet there is a warning that if I insert the wrong tip into my charger input I may ruin my input. The car charger sounded great but once again, those pesky little tips were involved making for an unstable connection system if I had known which plug to use. The upside is that I was able to return it since the seller could not find any instructions on which tip went with which processor. Bad product but good outcome due to seller being upstanding and excellent. Go for the McAlly @ 1/2 the cost and ease of use. G. Armstrong
I just bought this product cuz the modem in my computer [was not good] and would only connect at the most 36kbps and it was slow and would kick me off all the time. So i bought this modem and now i connect at 115kbps and it works everytime.
Excellent colour and overall image quality. Very easy to install and set-up. The separate A/V connection box is a great feature, since it minimizes the number of connections to the display and maintains the clean lines. Compared to a similarly sized plasma (i.e. up to 42&quot;), it has noticeably higher resolution, generates much less heat and should last longer (I hope!).I preferred not to install the included speakers, using an external set instead. I found the manual to be well written and informative. I really can't find much to criticize, other than the remote being a bit bulky (and I use a HTM MX-500 learning remote for the system, so this is not a problem).From my experience with this 37&quot; Sharp AQUOS, LCD's are the future for home entertainment!
I have the older model 303. Sound quality is great! Works well even if you are not right next to it. You can walk around the room and people can still hear you fine. Highly recommended for internet telephone service. Size is great for travel. Has a nice long cord so if you have a long distance from you desktop to computer you can still position it wherever you want. Great value.
There is a 1 star review which I think may be for a wrong product. This one is durable, not wobbly at all. The screw for the camera/corder is quite sturdy. The retractable metal tip is great. The clasp for each section is also very tight (they won't retract back in when you push it or have a heavy camera on it).The included case also fits snuggly. I got it here at Amazon in the Today's Deals for a good price.I know for sure in the stores something compatible, aluminum, would cost about $30.With Amazon Prime, and no sales tax, it's a great bargain.I only wish it had somekind of base-mount for camera so I can adjust the angles for camcorders. I have a small Sanyo Xacti camcorder. It fits so nicely on this monopod. Even in a crowd, I can raise this high and shoot over people's heads.It doesn't have extra features, but for what it's made to do, it is great.Thumbs up buy!
The battery was about half the price from the local store. However, the shipping seemed to to very high for such a small item.
Did linksys even test this product before release? The web interface is EXTREMELY buggy. Settings are randomly lost. The remote web interface will stop working all of a sudden and throw all kinds of javascript errors. The administration password is reset or randomly lost. Basically this router's features are useless because there is no way to administer them. Don't waste your money on this product.
Solved my power issues! Was having trouble charging my laptop. It would always say &#34;zero percent not charging&#34;. When I pulled the plug it would shut down immediately. It was definitely an old bad battery and the new one fixed her right up.
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.
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 am a small business owner and sit at my computer all day. My wrists continually hurt and even with a brace on would wake me up during the night. Someone suggested I get an ergonomic keyboard. With a tight budget I decided to get this one because even though it was not wireless, it had all of the features I needed. I can honestly say it is the best business purchase I have made. I have had this keyboard for a little more than a month and my wrists are not even hurting any longer. I don't even have to wear the brace! Yes, it took a little while to get my typing speed up to where it was with a standard keyboard, but I'm back to where I was before. If you get one, don't give up, you will get used to it. Awesome keyboard, I would highly recommend it to anyone with carpal tunnel problems or just get one before you start having problems!
The speakers are very small but the sound effect is good. It does not have Bass or Triple adjustments. but works great.
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)
Just picked this up hoping that it would help me get my editing done without having to sit in front of a computer. Three cheers to LandWare for making such a useful product. It's not exactly plug-in and go out of the box, but once you get throught the confusing process of getting it set up and learning all of the shortcuts, it's FABULOUS! I highly recommend it to anyone who spends a lot of time using a word-processor.
Great price and fast delivery. Somewhat of a problem with maintainig my printers set up on the network. After dropping ip I had to re-configure a couple of times so far. Not a big deal buy anoying.
Owned and used this for about 2 months now (desktop computer). Also use my 7 yr old Microsoft Trackball Explorer on my other computer, an older desktop. The Logitech compares well, better than I expected. I have no problems with the placement of buttons etc. - got used to that quite quickly - the only one that I don't prefer is the scroll wheel being on top, rather than thumb position, but I've been using keyboard arrows as a frequent substitute. I read about a thousand reviews (good and bad) before purchasing, and find (as with most anything) you have to mentally filter what you read, and "adjust" for incompetence/lack of intellect - especially for negative reviews.The unit shipped to me was all dark - not the lighter silver shown in the images- obviously has been upgraded somewhere along the way. Love it's looks. No "wear issues" have shown up, still looks as new as the day I installed it (I imagine having clean hands makes a difference.)The scroll wheel has strong "indents", not smooth like the MS wheel, took some getting used to, but NO indications that it is not sturdy, (or is clunky/cheap) as someone said.The wireless xmitter is a little large, but once placed on the desk with other equipment (on the base of my monitor), it's not noticeable to me (it's dark in color, blends right in). No reception problems AT ALL - have the flat end pointing towards my keyboard (about 3 feet away)- like any antenna, it may be a bit directional - simply rotate for best results.Trackball itself continues to move smooth as silk (once again, clean hands may be a help.) Never have had to clean it. Very happy with my purchase -including looks, design, operation, support (installed s/w from Logitech website), packaging, shipping, apparent durability (will update if I ever have issues with this). Am almost beginning to prefer it to the MS Explorer - smaller footprint, more flexible button assignments, and sleeker appearance.
I've had this camera for several years now, and never really noticed how bright the flash was. Now that I have an infant son I'm realizing. Most of the pictures that I've taken of him with this camera his eyes are shut! Everyone else seems to have normal flashes.The batteries do run down quickly, and the quality's not great which I don't mind too much. The flash is the reason I want to get rid of this camera now.
Got the job done when my 2000 Ford Explorer factory radio died on me and needed to be replaced. I was not about to cut off the connector and splice every single wire to my new head unit.
You have to get use to the ball Vs. the regular mouse, but once you do, your wrist will love you for it. I purchased a trackman about 6 years ago and only recently did it stop functioning. So, I went to office max to purchase a cheap mouse. However, after a few hours of use did my wrist start to hurt. That was all I needed to return that "new lasar mouse" and get another trackman. I've been happy since....
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.
THIS I RECOMEND, I HOPE TO PUT A VIDEO FOR THIS SCREEN , ITS BIG AND EASY TO USE , FITS IN TIGHT SPACES.
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.
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.
I got this from my husband for my birthday, mainly for the purpose of listening to digital audio books. I wasted many hours trying to download audio files, and then trying to get them to play properly. The files would simply stop playing, and finally the unit began freezing up completely. I ended up with a Samsung YP-K3Samsung YP-K3JQG K3 2 GB Slim Portable Media Player (Green)and am very happy with it. Downloading files is quick and easy, recharging is easy, and playback is great. Whatever you do, don't buy this MP3 player.
This was our first portable DVD player, which we bought in anticipation of a 2+ hour flight to LA with a 2 year old, not to mention the large amount of driving that is just a part of the whole LA experience.So far it is working great. No problems, good picture quality, etc.A few issues that have come up so far:As far as I know, there is no case that is specifically made for this style of player. We purchased a heavy duty softside case for the unit, so it wouldn't get damaged during the trip and found that the case was set up to hold an "L" shaped unit, rather than the tablet style unit. We did some research and couldn't find a comparable case for it so we improvised and used the case anyways. The unit itself comes with a slide in case that allows you to strap in onto the headrests in a car, so it worked fine.The remote only works from a head on position. It would be great if we could control the unit from the front seat of the vehicle. We usually use it as a set it and forget it thing, where we start a disc at the beginning of the trip and just let it run, but occasionally it would be nice to pause or replay discs from the front seat.Overall we're very impressed with the overall quality of the unit and our son has no complaints! We would buy one again with little reservation.
The CE Labs AV 400SV is a high quality distribution amplifier. What goes in comes out with the same quality. No detectable noise noticed. It is a Major Problem Solver. I highly recommend this product.
After researching both the new iPods and the Zen, I'm struck by the fact that neither have replaceable Li-ion batteries. They are indeed rechargeable, but since Li-ion technology dictates that the battery can survive only 350-400 discharge/recharge cycles (afterwhich it becomes totally unchargeable), both the iPod and Zen are destined to be paperweights in 18 to 24 months, granted that lifetime depends on use. Li-ion batteries begin to lose charge capacity after 200 charge cycles, meaning that neither player will be able to hold a full charge once that point is passed--something sure to limit playtime. Neither Apple nor Creative tech support were willing to ensure that their companies would be willing to replace the Li-ion battery, even if it were possible (the iPod's battery is not replaceable, period.).
I bought these speakers to use with my DVD player and Xbox. I considered a component 5.1 system, but I didn't want to spend the money for one, and since I live in an apartment, I don't really have the room for separates anyway.I had some doubts as to how these computer speakers would sound in a pretty large room (14'x20'). Well, the Z-680s erased my doubts. These things can play LOUD, and the subwoofer is really too powerful for my apartment setup. I was also concerned that the speakers would be tuned for the near-field, since they *are* computer speakers. But in fact they sound excellent even when you're sitting 8-10 feet away from the satellites.I had read some complaints about the satellites, but to my ear they sound great.My complaints:1) Subwoofer is too loud. Even turned almost all the way down, it tends to overpower music. On the other hand, it's great for movies. Maybe I need to experiment with subwoofer placement.2) The LCD panel can be hard to read. I have it about 5 feet away from my couch, and I can't read it from there. But this is really a nit-pick.Overall, this is the best set of speakers for the money. You could probably spend twice as much on a home theater in a box setup and still not have the same sound quality. I am very impressed with the Z-680s and would highly recommend them.
We purchased this MP3 player and before a year was up we had problems with it. Sent it in to the manufacturer for repair (cost $25). It worked for less than 30 days after repair. Before we had any problems we recommended this product to a friend. They bought an identical item, and it lasted less than 6 months before it stopped working.
Overall I'm quite happy with the purchase of this TV and would recommend it. Just a few notes of things I didn't think about enough.. the viewing angle is very sensitive, so if your entertainment center is too high or too low compared to your viewing position you'll want to either change the tv location or come up with a way to tilt the tv slightly (I'm using 2 DVD cases at the moment). Also, make sure you'll be able to sit far enough away from it, and relatively straight on. When viewed from too close or too far off center the picture is not that great. Finally, standard definition programming does not look good, but high def looks so good that who cares.Bottom line, when the viewing angle is right and the signal coming in is right, this TV rocks.
My Sony DCR-HC38 Mini DV camcorder was playing video with bars across the screen. I purchased this item, ran it for 10 seconds and all was well again. Highly recommended.
I have purchased 3 of these antennas for my small business. I am very happy with them.Can recommend.
I am totally not a camera person. ..until now. I love my new camera. It is great for a novice like me and I am so happy with the quality of pictures. I take the camera nearly everywhere I go and love the easy transfer to my computer.JB Dreyer
I have now bought two of these and they are in constant use. This is a must for everyone so that when using a laptop you are not crunched down with you head jutted out. It is also necessary to get a bluetooth or wired keyboard and mouse to have at their proper height. Ergonomics!!!
I bought one of those a few months ago for not having to do the fast FF / RW in my expensive Camera. I experienced the SAME problems several guys reported before: HARD to operate buttons - STUCK buttons - Tape jam etc. etc. It simply SUCKS and I threw it in the garbage -angry - after it RUINED a recorded tape !!! DON'T BUY if you love your tapes !!! I would also have given it 0 stars, but one is the lowest choice...
I have both rented this system from a camera shop, and bought my own here. The sound is very crisp and clear and I have not yet heard a single hiss or garble or other artifact. I have used this to record demonstrations for a commercial website and I don't have any complaints with the results. So, especially considering the cost, I think this is about the best system you can get for the money. As far as the Sony mentioned in another review, check out epinions.com. The opinions there were just the opposite from the review here.I would highly recommend the Azden.
Seems everything I plug into this hub does not have enough power to operate or charge, even my ipod Nano. I've tried with both the red and black plugs connected and just the black. Seems to be well made, but unfortunately useless to me. Maybe it would work better if they didn't include the useless "light up" feature? Who needs a hub to draw power for a light!
I purchased two of these things as Christmas gifts and found them to be so difficult to set up and so unreliable that I found myself unable to give them away. Tech support was no help. Level one support went through the same things I had already done, and referred me on to level two support. Level two support sent one Email saying they couldn't get in touch with me. I had stayed home all day the day they were to contact me. I Emailed back indicating that I was there and asked that they try again. No further contact was the result. I don't think my situation was all that unique, Olevia TV, Samsung DirecTV box, Sony DVD player. Should have been easy, anything but. All in all, I would rate it a ZERO but one is as low as I can go.
Who needs ANOTHER cleaning kit? This one does it all. Very handy lens cleaning tool easily used to remove dust, fingerprints, smudges, etc. from your lenses. Buy two - one for the camera bag and one for the home. A must have.
My last Canon printer was a Multipass and I purchased in 1996. I used it for 14 years. I'd still use it but Canon doesn't support it anymore and it won't work with Windows 7.So I was forced to buy another printer. Since my last Canon worked so well, I bought this model. Big mistake. It consistently prints askew. It usually draws in several sheets of paper at a time which causes the machine to jam. I printed a South West boarding pass a few weeks ago and it was such a mess the ticket agent couldn't scan it when I tried to board.I lose at least 50% of the paper I run through the machine to jams and askew printing.I'm shopping for a new printer now.
Having bought this lens in 2008, I still use it more than any other lens, and don't regret the high cost.I chose to buy it because I had my first child, and needed an L-series lens for indoor use. The 1.4L works indoors, where my previous 4L wide-angle zoom was always blurry.I have since used it outdoors as well, partly because it's always on my camera, and of course those pictures look great, too.Other people are often shocked that I can take photos (with no flash) in a dark restaurant (etc.) and they look good. Well, buy a $1,200 prime lens and you can, too.I now have tens of thousands of photos of my daughter as she's grown up (she's three now) which are sharp and bright despite being taken indoors.
If this StreetPilot c340 was any easier to use, it would be embarrassing! My only nitpick is that some of the newer strip malls and points of interest are missing out of the box. I haven't tried to update the map via the Garmin web site, so this problem could go away?More importantly, I got the best deal on this unit on the Amazon site - how cool is that? I had researched this product at Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, Staples, WalMart, Target, and a whole bunch of online sites - right after Thanksgiving - and Amazon gave me the lowest price! Also, I qualified for free shipping and still got the shipment within a week - a full week ahead of Christmas! Now, I am a believer!
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.
This thing is really small but excellent for a person that is on the go. The footprint of the unit is so small that you forget you have it on while working out at the Gym or running. It has a lot of nice features and good software that lets you rip your CD's to MP3 for use with the unit. Another advantage that people don't really make use of is that with a cassette adapter you can use this thing in your car and get the same high quality sound in you car or truck. Without having to buy $600 or more in car audio equipment.
This cartridge worked well in the beginning, but then clogged often requiring frequent cleanings. The colors just don't cut it with photos, they are not properly balanced, specifically with the skin tones. I have the Photo 700 and I am very happy with my printer when it has an original cartridge in it!
With 2 exceptions, this is an excellent keyboard. The space bar requires a more centered and firm pressure than other keyboards (an engineering issue)and the rubber bars on the underside fell out with normal use within the first week. The latter is an inconvenience, but the former requires quite a bit of adjusting the angle and position of my wrist. If the space bar issue was corrected it would receive 5 stars.
I bought a Pentax K10D two years ago. The camera seemed to work well, but several months ago the image sensor went bad- pictures were in magenta and blue. Returning it to Pentax for repair, I got a quote for repair of $400! Their lousy sensor goes bad, and because it was past their feeble one-year warranty, Pentax will do nothing to correct what is clearly faulty manufacturing or parts. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of Pentax- they will not support their products, and your money would be much better spent on another manufacturer!
I searched and searched for several months before deciding on this laptop bag. I use it for school and work. It is big enough to carry my netbook (which is about 13"), cell phone, reading material, file folders, etc. Plus, there is extra padding inside for the laptop and an extra accessories bag for the smaller items. You will not be disappointed!
I bought this item in 2009, setup was easy and it was usually easy to connect once it was powered up. I backed up to the drive 1-2x per month and I would have to manually power it up to connect. The power button on the outside of the case did not align with the button on the inside, so I found that I had to take the cover off to hit the power button. One day I powered it down and moved it and it would not power up again. I spent hours on the phone with D-Link trying to solve the problem, but there was nothing to be done. I did not drop it or bang it - the enclosure board failed, the drives still work.The above were nuisances (I understand that electronics will fail), what really bothered me was this: I bought the enclosure and set it up in Raid 1 to definitively protect my digital stuff. I expected that even with a failure there would be some way to get the data off of the drives. So, I bought a new DNS 320 (they stopped making the 323) and apparently the drives had to be reformatted (i.e. erase all data) to work on the new 320. I contacted D-Link several times (again) and the only way to salvage my data - THE ONLY WAY - was to buy a used 323 that had the same encryption software as my original enclosure. Actually, I could have paid someone several hundred dollars to do it as well, but buying used was less expensive.What I can't believe is that D-Link does not have some software than can salvage the data through a generic 3.5" enclosure. It seems like such a simple thing to do especially if the old model is obsolete. Two stars and no more D-Link for me.
Exactly what I needed. Perfect for my collect on CDs. Everything is easy to find and store. Love the handle for easy transport.
If only they had the cool green glow of the three dots. These look a lot like the goggle that Sam Fischer uses in the Xbox game &quot;Splinter Cell&quot;, which is also very good btw.They work very well and will last you a long time. While a bit pricey, they're worth it.
I was first introduced to the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman in 2002 when I found one waiting for me at my new desk at my new job. I admit that it felt awkward at first to be clicking with my thumb instead of my index finger, but by the end of that day I was in LOVE!!! I bought one for my home computer, and when I left that job I bought a second Trackman which I have taken with me to every single job I've held in the ten+ years since then. I firmly believe the Logitech Trackman has played a significant role in my NOT developing any repetitive motion problems or discomfort, despite my being an executive assistant who works a minimum of ten hours a day/six days a week in front of a computer and a semi-professional musician who makes an after-hours living playing various musical instruments. I love the desk space that the Trackman provides, in that my mouse and my hand never have to move. Being able to use the trackball with my fingers instead of my thumb has completely eliminated the strain and discomfort I used to experience with other, more traditional trackball devices. I use a simple Fellowes gel rest with this mouse, and that is ALL. Total comfort and convenience, plus great durability (I still use the very same Trackman for my home computer that I bought in 2002!). Highly recommend this to everyone!
This is my first mp3 player, and so far I'm impressed with it. I read quite a few reviews on this player, and they were right. Great sound, when you buy another pair of headphones. The buttons could be a little easier to push, but that could make it less durable, so no big deal. No backlit lcd, this doesn't bother me at the price. Intel's manager software was a snap to install and begin using. Click and drag baby! This player makes all the others seem very overpriced.
Just got it today and was a snap to hook up. Plug in the cables and turn on and you have a picture, how easy is that. I haven't even purchased the expensive cables yet. I plugged in S-video and audio cables and it is still amazing. Will probably wait till fall to get the HDTV sat. All the connection ports lets you connect directly to the TV and just search for the source of video and not have to "daisy" all your connections from your dvd player, vcr, sat. receiver, and tv. DVDs are wonderful and the color just pops! The tv is bigger than you think. Once you get it out of the box you say, "Man I'm glad I didn't go bigger." The sound is great even with red/white audio cables. I would highly recommend. So far, again just 1st day, no problems with the sound ... keeping my fingers crossed. I saved about $450 buying it here, plus free shipping which is another story.Only disappointment was the delivery (Cincinnati, OH to Columbus, OH where it sat for 5 days which caused a problems since I was going to be out of town and finally to Memphis, TN. If you look at a map, you can tell that was a waste of gas (go up to go down through Cincinnati, again). Was to get White Glove Delivery. The driver refused to take the tv out of the box until my wife insisted so she can at least check it for damage (I was not at home, but at work) and refuse to test to see if the tv worked, or to take the box as stated by Amazon's White Glove Service. He said that was not the delivery type he provided. Kinda snippy about it all. Will have to ask them about that, but the tv looked and works fine.
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 is the third Blue I've bought. Two went to my grandkids and this one I donated to a Christian school where I do volunteer work. They're great tools for young science students.
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.
It does exactly what I needed it to, and what I assume you need. It works, it's inexpensive, and it shipped faster than the estimated time.
I purchased this to replace a Sony DVD that was only a year older -- same size, same layout, almost the same remote. What the older model did not have was SACD &amp; progressive scan. A couple of notes to those considering this player that may save you some frustration.You will need a receiver that has the 5:1 input jacks to get the full benefit of this player. You cannot use the optical or coax connection and get full multi-channel SACD. (There is one short sentence in the entire manual that says this). My Sony receiver worked fine once I connected to these jacks.Once connected right, you may still not get the sound you expected. If you are playing a hybrid multi-channel SACD, the player defaults to the regular CD layer and you get only stereo. I had to use the player menu to select multi. Then the white light bar comes on with the blue one. If you don't get the white bar you aren't listening to multi. Single layer multi discs require no menu manipulation -- the player reads them right.An additional note on progressive scan mode to other novices. If your TV doesn't have the component inputs, you can't use progressive scan. I'm not talking about the L-R-V jacks -- the weird ones Pb-Pr-something. Then again, if you don't have one of the wide screens, I don't think you can use the additional lines (data) provided by the progressive scan anyway (your TV can't deal with it). This is a feature that will be nice to have if you do have or plan to have the TV for it.Is the SACD worth it? Yep, the sound of the multi is phenominal once you get it all working and understand whats going on. Since there are 6 discrete channels theres not a bad seat in the house -- it really sounds great regardless of where you're sitting.
I admit to being a little skeptical . . .the reviews have been almost too enthusiastic. Is there anything this machine doesn't do?Well, after using it for a weekend, I can say it's a great purchase (thought I take issue w/ another reviewer below who calls this machine &quot;inexpensive&quot;). It's an outstanding value for all that you get - great large screen, fast, super easy to use (not vastly different from Windows, if you're switching and you're concerned about such things), and world class software included (IPhoto, Itunes, IDVD, Garageband, etc). Garageband was the coolest surprise - it's a blast if you're into music. The only additional things you need to buy are Applecare extended warranty (you're crazy not to buy this on a $1800 machine) and the only things you'll want to buy are .Mac (webhosting and virus protection, among other things, on special now for $69 if you buy at Apple.com or store), and Microsoft Office (for better or worse, it's what the world runs on). MAC MS Office is fully interchangable w/ the Windows version, so bringing homes applications from my Windows PC at work to work on at home is not a problem.My only small complaint is that Itunes doesn't work easily w/ my Rio MP3. After several hours I made it work, but ITunes doesn't want to know you if you're not using an IPod. IPods are great, but don't lend themselves to distance running due to skipping.Get this machine and a fast internet connection, you won't be disappointed. Unless you have applications you must run that are PC based only, I don't know why anyone would buy a PC over this beauty.Two Notes:1) If you have a student or teacher in the family, Apple.com and retail stores offer great educator discounts.2) The website and Amazon customer service says the computer is shipping w/ the older &quot;Jaguar&quot; operating system. Mine however came w/ the reportedly superior &quot;Panther&quot; OS. A relief b/c the
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Intel Macs running the current version of Mac OS X (10.4.9) are incompatible with this router. The configuration page does not render properly on any of my three Macs, regardless of whether they use a wired or wireless connection. And with the latest AirPort firmware on the MacBook, the WPA settings cause a system crash (kernel panic).D-Link technical support was no help. I sent them an email with a screen shot from Safari and Firefox, and they responded: "You shoudl [sic] be able to do it with safari. Can you try it in another environment?" So they didn't properly answer my question, and they never responded to my two follow-up emails. Zero stars for tech support!The reason I'm giving this product two stars is that it did work properly with my Windows computers. But Intel Mac users should look elsewhere. I did.
I have been trying to use this webcam for the past 6 months. I purchased it for work.It worked great the first time i tried it - everything ran smooth - the picture was great and there were no problems. When i tried to use it again, the camera was not recognized. Creative said it was my computer - but the same thing happens on 3 different computers - the camera is recognized as a USB, but does not actually let you use it. Creative did not know how to fix this nor will they replace the camera.There are rare times (1 ouit of 5) that it will work, but i never know when this will happen. I have literally tried everything and nothing will work. There are no conflicts as it has been installed on a brand new computer and nothing - so I say buy a Logitech camera - stay away from Creative. I have read several other reviews and this seems to be the sentiment. If you do buy it - good luck - you will enjoy the amazing picture quality and great features sometimes, and sometimes you will be frustrated.
If you have Sony gadgets, then it's a great value. Sony memory sticks are way too pricey.
Okay, I've had this new iPod Video for about a week now. I've had one iPod before; the 4th generation 20gb. I won't waste your time by writing the things you've read a thousand times. I'll try to put a fresh spin on things.First of all, the video capabilities. Right now, I'm going to be honest, it's a pretty overrated feature (unless you're buying it simply for music videos). There is very little you can purchase on iTunes currently. All they have are 6 different TV shows and 7 Pixar shorts. However, there is a plethora of music videos available. Now this is not what I really want to utilize the video feature for, but there is a variety of them for those who do. Granted, I'm sure Apple is going to be releasing more shows and even movies for purchase on iTunes, but as of now (Nov. 21), it's limited. Of course there are alternatives, such as capturing your own video, but unfortunately this process can take hours to do. Also you need Quicktime 7 Pro to convert it to the special iPod video format, which will cost you an extra 30 bucks. But it'll probably be worth the money for some extra video on the iPod to watch. So take my opinion with a grain of salt, but for those who want movies or TV shows alone, you might want to hold off on this for awhile.Now, the style of this new iPod. Of course, it is thinner than the previous model, which is nice. It's about the same length and width, the clickwheel is smaller, and the screen is obviously bigger. Now one thing that I did notice that was different about this iPod (and also the nano) is that the front faceplate is no longer rounded off but cut with sharp edges (see the side profile picture above). This shouldn't bother anyone, but for me it was a change I'm not too sure I like. I mean, an iPod is supposed to be round all over, just like every model before it... I don't know why the designers made this change and I hope that they go back to the old style eventually, but for now, it looks like it's here to stay. Also, the headphone jack is offset to the right, if that makes any difference. I'll also mention that I have the white model, which scratches less. I've seen the black one at Best Buy and it is all scratched up and because it's black and everything shows. Right now there are no official cases for sale at the [...] or Amazon.com for that matter, but they do have quite a few on eBay and I ordered the brand new leather one on DLO. You can find that here:[...]All other features are still intact: music, videos, colored screen and the like. The battery life however is roughly only 4 hours. The backlight and keeping the backlight while video plays really sucks the life out of the thing. But for me I usually keep the Pod close at hand or in the car where I can keep it charged. So if you are always travelling and want to carry it with you to watch videos, you should probably get a full charge before you leave.I think eventually this iPod will grow to the 5 stars it truly deserves, but as of now, there really is no improvement. It meets all expectations for Apple's iPod, but it needs more video options to get a real step up from the previous model.I hope this review has been helpful to you._Max
After going through 2 other headsets which left the people at the other end barely able to hear me, this product finally did the job it's supposed to do..! Thank goodness! I never had any idea it would take so much effort to get a working headset.. and this one was cheaper than the others as well- trust me, this is the best bet.
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.
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.
Stands out without being loud. You can have really big text or several lines of very readable text. I have used this to match rechargeable batteries to the tool they belong to. I forsee many other uses for this color combination.
Curse of Chalion my favorite book in my collection and it has remained that way for years. Try as I may I cannot find a more enjoyable book. In my opinon it is her best work ever.The best thing by far about it is the protagonist, Cazaril. In a world where most fantasy novels are ruled by handsome and mighty men and plucky young women with supiciously few faults Bujold has presented us with a beaten down, pitifully bedragled, and rather older soldier. He is by turns cunning, honorable, wise, fearful, and mopey. Above all he is incredibly endearing.The universe is another amazing feature. Lois effortlesly introduces a whole realm and a religion by keeping it simple yet compelling with a five god system, father, mother, brother, sister and bastard. Each person has a particular god they identify the most with, sacred animals, and orders of devotees.I have noticed a lot of parallels between this story and the true story of Queen Isabella. Princess Iselle bears a great deal of resemblance to Isabella of spain and Lady Betriz is also a neat match for equally courageous Lady Beatrice, Isabellas lady and boon companion.The plot is amazing, engrossing, and there isnt a chance to be bored. This book is more an epic journey than a book and is full of daanger and mystery. You have to read it.
i paid 25$ and some change for this item with free shipping. works great. u will need a charger (more than likely) for this item as it drains the battery on your ipod fairly rapidly especially if you are constantly changing songs or skipping songs on random mode. setting a playlist and leaving your ipod alone you can get 3-5 hours of constant play. i prefer this i-trip better than the ones that already have the car charger affixed to the i-trip as those are a big bundled mess of wires that you always have to carry along with you regardless if you need them. you may want to purchase the one with the charger affixed if the primary use is in a vehicle...otherwise i think you will be satisfied with this. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.
I've noticed very little degrading of the sound, if at all, and this is rare in most extensions. The cord is thicker than usual for both the positive and negative polarities - a separate wire for each - and I'm quite pleased with this, will perhaps get another because of its thickness. I now have great headphone sound within a twenty-foot range - just what I was looking for. Even if you don't need 15-feet of cord, I would recommend this over the shorter 10 foot cords where the wiring is about half as thick and not likely to hold up over time...I subject all my electronics to heavy use. Plus, the best extensions for Grado headphones go for $40, and I'm quite satisfied saving over $30 by having this one.
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.
I just got these speakers a little while ago, and I have yet to find fault with them. It took a minute to find the cord that goes to the headphone jack, and it's a bit annoying that it doesn't charge, but for the price, they're amazing. Get 'em!
I am designing a new home and I must say this software is the best I've used! It has never crashed on me, and I love the user interface. It has layers which appear as tabs, for viewing and working on different aspects of the plan, such as the main floor plan, the electrical plan, plumbing plan, landscaping, decking, roofing, foundation, and hvac. You can choose to view and print these layers in combination, or separately, which lets you construct a full set of plans.The 3D is very realistic, and it includes a huge library of textures (building materials such as brick, tile, wallpaper,etc.) and objects such as lighting, furniture, etc. The program can do shadows and a special final-rendering which looks like a photograph - really! It has a cabinet wizard, a custom furniture designer, a texture editor, and tons of other cool features.One of the really nice features is the 3D walk-through and fly-around - it's like a video game in that it allows you to literally walk-through your home design and look out the windows, ascend the elevation to go up stairs, it's actually fun to use!I recommend this product.
I was a little sceptical at first about this product, I have to say. For the price I was not expecting much. Just a replace speaker for the time being. But what I received was way better then my expectations!!!! I am truly blown away. I give this a 9/10 just because it is a little bigger then a regular 12" and it did not fit right in my enclosure but other then that performance 10/10. I Even bought another one and is on the way. I will post pictures of them installed soon.PS. I'm running them off a Boss ph.800 1600 watt ampIn a 2003 Honda civic EX 2/Dr
We have several sets of AudioSource ceiling speakers in our house currently, so when I wanted to add a set to a laundry room I thought I would go with a less expensive set. These were on sale from $104 to $38 for the pair vs. the $110 for the AudioSource.When I opened them from the factory sealed box the center of both speakers looked dirty and bad finger prints on them (see pictures). Because it wouldn't really be seen I decided to mount them anyway, but as I did several parts fell off (see pictures) seemingly due to poor glue application. Many other people talk in the reviews about the center area being cracked due to screws, but mine had no screws and fell off as the glue let go.In the end I had to super glue these speakers back together right out of the box, which is a pretty massive fail for any product. If I had bought these at a local store I would have returned them, but I really didn't want to return them to Amazon and get the same quality speaker again in a few weeks, so I just repaired and mounted them.the sound quality is decent and close to the AudioSouce set already in place.At the end of the day I can't recommend these, but if you only want to spend $38 and don't mind fixing them right away then I guess you will be fine with them.
This hard sided protector is cool. I needed to file it down by the hinges to get it to fit, but it is very cool now. I have the MacBook Pro 15 3/4 " screen
This multi-function does the job as advertised. quick copying, and scanning. Only minus would be the entire unit is a bit large, but other than that one issue, everything else works great. Very good quality printing. Plus you can't beat the price. An auto-doc feature would be nice, but since I fax very few documents it doesn't matter to myself.I 100% recommend the product as advertised.
There's not much more to say, LOL. It's an i-pod, it works, holds a lot of music.
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.
I bought this TV in Jan/07 and I have not looked back. I am driving my friends crazy going on and on about how great the TV is. I am thrilled with the quality of the picture. The menu options are adequate. The remote is functional and goes with other Samsung products. The built-in speakers are weak and really do a disservice to the video experience. I added a quality receiver and 5.1 surround and the whole set up really compliments the TV.The best recommendation I can give is that I would buy the same TV again even 10 months later.
Gave this item to my daughter as a gift for Xmas. She loved it! The problem is that it worked for exactly 7 days. That's it. Very poor quality product.
I was expecting a normal sounding small shelf system and got a pleasant suprise.The sound quality is crisp and clear and vibrant.Usually I am dissapointed when I buy something without hearing the sound. I just figured I could bring it back if I didn't like it.I am sure if I cranked the sound, It might distort, but it is at a louder than normal sound and I am in heaven.Highly recommen d this system.
Awesome little addition to the Pioneer head units. Though, the BT Audio seems to skip and/or pause a lot. Not sure if it's my iPhone 3G or the Pioneer Wireless Adapter though. Overall I'm satisfied. Phone call quality is absolutely excellent. Functionality and user friendliness are also definitely up to par. I think a system like this is a definite rival to Fords SYNC.
I agree with the other review that this is underappreciated.I did not get the remote to work and FM didn't work on mine either, but the video works well. The built-in software works, but doesn't work for digital TV (Over-the-air TV in the US). I connect my digital converter box to the RCA jack (yellow) and the picture is quite good.The included drivers worked fine.Install dscaler as well, as that software gives better control of the card's features.
Yes, this is one of the more expensive Macbook stands you can get...but it is also arguably the best looking. I love working on it every day. It matches the Macbook's design quite well. Only wish it was a little bit taller, but really this is a fantastic product all around and I have no complaints.
The 43mm f1.9 limited was the first of Pentax's limited series FA lenses. It's been around for some time now. And, in recent years, it has not received as many glowing reviews as the other FA limiteds (these being the 31mm f1.8 and the 77mm f1.8). A frequent complaint is a bit of softness at maximum aperature (and some chromatic aberation). Well, what to say? It is true that the lens becomes sharper (and CA lessens) as it is stopped down. (What lens doesn't?) And it is true that the other two limited lenses have a slight edge in this regard. However, if forced to choose between the 43mm limited and the 31mm limited (the undisputed resolution king) I would choose the 43mm in a heartbeat. The colour saturation on this lens is superb, and when stopped down to f4 or beyond it is bitingly sharp.This is, quite possibly, the most versatile lens I own. Certainly, if forced to carry only one lens, it's the diminutive 43mm limited that I reach for. Wide enough for interiors and landscapes, it still has enough reach for a non-distorting head and shoulders portrait. And, while I wasn't sure about this lens when I first bought it, I now realize that some of the most interesting and creative shots I have taken over the past year have been made with the 43mm limited.I would repeat here what I said in a review of the 77mm limited: the price is steadily climbing on this lens, and future availability is in question. Get one now while you still can. Good photographic glass retains its value over time and often appreciates. (Have you priced the Pentax A* 85mm f1.4 recently?)
After looking for something similar for years, I can't believe I missed the Op/Tech USA "Accessory Pack" this entire time. There are two different sizes offered by Op/Tech (8" and 11"); this review is for the 8" wide model. The entire case is padded with foam and well thought out. Inside there is a padded horizontal divider, as well as several padded vertical dividers. These can be changed around to accommodate your gear thanks to the hook & loop backing. I am using mine to organize accessories for my Olympus E-P1 camera. The case perfectly fits the VF-1 viewfinder, two spare camera batteries, the battery charger and cable, extra SD memory cards, a Vivitar DF-183 flash unit, as well as a lens pen. There is even a little room left over to add a USB cable or a couple of spare AA batteries for the flash.This 8" model is easily stored in any backpack, messenger bag, photography bag, or travel bag. When empty it is practically weightless, but when filled it will protect your expensive camera gear or electronics. While it's not as protective as say, a Pelican case, it is fine for daily use. My only regret -- now that I have one, I realize I should have ordered two!
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.
===============================10-31-04 Update: Kudos to Amazon on fast shipping... I got them in two days! But Amazon's pricing fluctuation still gets under my skin. The day they shipped my speakers the price was down to $286. That was for one day and still not listed as a sale price, then the next day back up to 306.99 again and has remained there. BTW - you can get these at CheifValue for 279.99 in case you're interested. Today (10/31/04) they have a $5 off coupon and $10 shipping!About the speakers - I'm listening to Matchbox Twenty right now. These bad boys really rock the house, no kidding! Everything Logitech says in their marketing material about the Z-5500's is true.I'm using Real Media for CD's and it sounds great, everything from ABBA to Ja Rule to Zeplin. Windows Player just sucks in comparison. If anyone uses a better media player than "Real" please let me know.I've heard certain musical sounds from this system that I don't recall hearing on any other. If, so they were drowned in the mix. This clarity is most notable in the mid to high frequency range. Lows are exceptionally clear as well and you don't get the normal grinding rumble as with most subs. Instead, you'll get a crisp and clean deep bass.Movies are absolutely astounding on this speaker system. Of course I had to watch Matrix (the first one). Some others were Armageddon, Twister, Blade I and Gladiator. The sound rivaled my 10k home theater system. Again, no kidding! While watching Twister I felt like I was in the "----ing" tornado. Even more so than my big system. I'm assuming this is because I have these set up in my home office where the room is smaller and probably better acoustic ambience. I would not like to think that my $2500 home theater speakers are inferior to the Z-5500's ;-(THX and dts worked great on my system with the Audigy 2 soundcard. The Direct Connection (analog) sounds great in itself but utilize the Digital connection and you'll be awe-struck! It really brings you into the movie...Playing Games - haven't tested much in that respect due to time constraints but with these speakers I'm inclined to get back into some serious gaming. Dangerous for me as I already have problems with getting a good-nights-sleep. What I have played Star Wars "Attack of the Clones" and the sound was nothing less than amazing especially when compared to the TDK speakers that previously interfaced my PC to my ears. Other than that I really don't have much of a comparison with the exception of trying out a few speaker models in retail locations including these.The speakers are very appealing to the eye. One cool feature of the design is if you want to mount them on the wall you just have to rotate the speaker stand 180 degrees and they're wall mountable as is.The Control center is very easy to navigate. I really like the large dial that controls the volume plus other level adjustments for the various settings to include center, surround, sub...anything that requires an up/down adjustments. The other selection are made by repeatedly pressing the appropriate button. Example: "Input" - Press once = Optical = Press twice = Coax - Press a 3rd time = Direct. From there if an effect is associated with the input you would select "Effect" and press the necessary times to select the desired effect. Very simplistic, and that's a good thing because speaker controls should not be complicated.The Display is very easy to read, unlike the previous version (the 680's). I can easily see/read the display from several feet away and it's not too bright yet easily readable in the daytime.A couple of nice extras are the headphone and auxiliary jacks on the side of the Control Center. That is something that I really needed.The only improvements I can recommend are very minor but here they are:Speaker wire connections - the wires are fixed so you are limited to the length of wire that comes with each speaker. Although you can buy extensions to fit the RCA type connectors. I feel this may inhibit the sound quality as opposed to the ability to direct wire the speakers with a custom length of good speaker wire.Even though I really don't have any complaints about the display it would have been nice to include contrast/brightness adjustments for those who would prefer the ability customize the view. But really this is not a big deal at all.The remote control could use a little dressing up so that it would look like it is a part of the "Nice Package". Instead, what you get is a plain black remote with black buttons and small white lettering. Very Plane Jane in appearance but it does offer enough controls to make it usable.The main power switch is on the sub with a standby switch on the Control Center. This is acceptable but it would have been a plus if Logitech would have included the logic to be able to detect sound input in the standby mode which would turn the speakers on.Bottom line - these are all minor issues and are nothing to really complain about. The design and sound that these speakers produce deserve no less than 5 stars in my opinion.==================================10-26-04 Update: After much hassle of back and forth emails, Amazon finally agreed to do the honorable thing and make it right. ...my system is on its way! Once received I'll write a detailed review of the Logitech Z-5500==================================10-24-04 Honestly, I have tried these speakers and would give them 10 stars! But that is not why I'm writing here today. Out of my 10 stars Logitech Z-5500 gets 5 and Amazon gets a big fat zero!!!Here's the deal: Just two days ago Amazon's price (not on sale) was $279 with free shipping. This was one of the lowest prices around. I didn't buy then because I was waiting on an Amazon Gift Certificate so I could afford the speakers. Now (2 days later) that I've got it I come back and the price is now $306 still with free shipping.I know a lot of people were waiting for these to come in stock and I'm sure they're a fast seller. I'm not sure but it looks a little strange that Amazon jacked up their price to cover what would normally be shipping charge that just happens to be "free". Hmmm? Just my thoughts so don't "dog" me on this review since I didn't take away from the speaker rating. Thanks!
I got this as a White Elephant gift for Christmas, and dang do I like it! It's really convenient in say, airports or libraries with limited outlets.
works as promissed. great product, helps keep my lenses clean cannot complain about anything. genuine nikon product a a a a
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.
After searching the web and being on hold with Linksys for 50 minutes, I was told by technical support to trymy brand new WMB54G on a nother computer. Yikes. The setup hangs at a missing cmaudiow.dll file. This as of Oct 2008.
I have had the TV for over a year - picture looks great. Don't know what the reviewer is talking about the TV not having a clear picture. The only issue I have is watching Direct TV where they compress HD channels so much it pixelates when there is a lot of movement on the picture.
I bought this product for my neice and she loves it. The headphones are very cute and she loves the quality of sound. Hence, I recommend it.
The P4460 Electricity usage monitor is a nice item to have.I have found the things in my house that use the most power and have made arrangements to turn them off when not in use and in some, that meant pulling the plug.If you have high electric bills, I recommend this item to find out why and give you ways to lower them.
I was hesitant to purchase at first. After performing lots of research I decided to buy. This item is 10% the cost of the most expensive screens. The screen came in a rectangular box and the screen was well protected in a plastic tube. The instructions were easy to read and assembly took about 2 hours, on and off. The quality of the video being displayed by my epson 8350 are out standing, both in the dark and during the day. I am very impressed with the quality of this product and the cost. Also in the box is a rebate form for a free projector mount with a small cost for shipping.
I've had this for about 4 months now and have had no problems with it. It looks nice, especially with Apple products. I would recommend it for the iBook or the new Mac Mini. It is very very small so it takes up very little desk space. Always works well everytime and has been compatible with all of my USB powered devices (mouse, printer and camera.) Requires no additional setup, and really works well with portables. I would recommend this product for someone looking for an inexpensive, attractive, simple and small USB hub.
After so many copies, a toner cartriege must be replaced. The fast delivery and competitive price allowed me to buy without leaving home. Genuine HP wuality and prepaid disposal of old cartridge a +.
Before this purcjas, I had a 29" CRT, that had with us roughly 10 years. Even though we are not fully exploiting the full potential of the 1080p, watching regular DVD's and regular programming has been a major upgrade. You cannot buy better quality, even paying 1-2K more dollars.
Ordering was so easy and was fulfilled so quickly that I did not realize it came from a third-party supplier. Thank you ShopTronics for this hard-to find item!Samsung SmartMedia 128MB Smart Media Digital Flash Memory Storage Card
very handy for me to keep up with my office keys and the work that i might need to bring home
the zune itself it a great product, and the service i got was fantastic.
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.
The sound quality is total crap. You only get bass, no midrange, no treble. It's like putting subwoofers in your ears.If you care about things in music, such as "melody", don't buy these.
I've owned this system for over 6 months and I absolutely hate it. The sound is lousy, the controls are not fast responding (i.e., lag time between pushing buttons and the device recognizing it), and the DVD player has frozen up on me a few times. I'm shopping around and when I find a good deal on a replacement I plan to give this one away b/c I wouldn't feel right selling it to anyone else.I realize that most of the reviews on this product are very good, so maybe I just got a lemon...but either way I would have liked to have known it was possible I'd be getting such a terrible system beforehand. I will absolutely not buy Philips again.
I really like this videocam. It integrates seamlessly into my computer system.The video comes out really clear and sharp, so much so that when I view it later, I was so amazed that everything looked so sharp and clear. The sky was so blue and the resolution is also great. You can easily see falling flower petals in the background several feet away.Focusing was fast and accurate.There are lots of video editing features on this camera, but I only use the basic features, so I can't comment on those. But I dont think those features are very useful anyways, because there are much better editing programs you can use on computers.In digital camera mode, it has two resolutions. The 1.4 megapixel resolution is comparable to most dedicated digital cameras. Both resolutions come out fine when uploaded into my computer. On a 128 meg memory stick, I can stick over 600 pictures on it. It also comes with a flash, can take pictures at night.I use it to load video and jpegs on my Apple MacIntosh computer, and everything is plug and play. No need to fiddle with the drivers and controls.The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is not as small and compact as the other videocams out there, but for the features it has, the compromise on weight is acceptable.
July 2006. After testing the Jwin, Griffen 30BK, Edge DiskGO, and the Kensington Pico, and the MITO, the MITO wins hands down. The JWIN is not plug and play and presented quite a bit of static, the Griffin could not muster the volume, as was the case with the Kensington, and the Edge was just a P.O.S., with no stereo transmission, and a battery door that would not close. My test was specifically for transmission to a Panasonic Boom box, used while on vacation. In both N.J. and N.C., the MITO performed well, with little static, and plenty of volume for those late night jam sessions after the kids and wives were asleep. Go with the MITO, you won't be sorry.
Cables are easily damaged when closing the grill. The slightest crimp will fault the reading and render it useless. Best solution is to drill a few holes in the grill to feed cables through.
Pleasant experience, after a small bit of frustration at first figuring out how they work. I purchased these at a local store.First point I'd like to make is that how you wear these isn't explained really, and a lot of other reviewers seem to have trouble with it. The picture on the back of the box lets you see how these are intended to be worn:First, tighten the cheap little rubber bit to the buds. put the loop around your head. Wear it like a necklace, with the buds where the necklace's clasp would be and the freaking huge magical anti-noise box hanging in the front near your stomach. Pull the cord under the buds (so you don't damage the buds), keeping the rubber bit centered on the back of your neck. The buds can reach into your ears evenly with a bit of slack, and you can turn your head without them popping out.It is fairly different, but it allows for much more freedom of movement if you give it enough slack, and the buds have yet to fall out of my ears, something which normally plagues me. And the box will no longer be a real burden, because you are supporting it with the back of your neck instead of your ear canals.I would suggest keeping the box under your shirt, it isn't pretty and can get in the way (it is put there so it can travel along the wire faster, boosting the efficiency of the NC.)The sound quality is mostly fine, but the bass feels a bit low. May be a fault with my PMP's settings. It isn't exactly surround sound music quality, but few if any earbuds can lay claim to that anyway.Next, a few things about NC:It is true, NC works barely, if at all, with music turned off. Sorry to say, guys, but NC really never works with no sound playing. It basically needs to know which source to let through and which source to block. when it works, it really works. I work in a place where the music normally playing is horrible. That sound pollution no longer bothers me. My co-workers know now not to bother me when they see the weird dangly wires from my ears. When you've got decently fast music playing (or turn the volume up a bit), you will not hear anything else. Naturally, if the outside source is hip hop you will feel the bass. and if its techno, you'll hear a bit of the higher-pitched stuff. It's just out of the range of NC's abilities.I enjoyed playing with these, and recommend them:sound quality: 3, 3.5 if you turn on NC. with 1=dollar store, 5=best earbuds out there.NC: 4, a strong point for these.Build/sturdiness: 4.5 if you wear it right.Comfort: 4 if you wear it right.Cost: 5, this is the best bang for your buck ATM.OVERALL: 4.2For 30 bucks normally, and the current 20$ price on Amazon, this is well worth it for casual/work listeners with a need of noise reduction.
When it came time to put together my home LAN of four machines, I decided that I needed a fast card that would be easy to install and setup on all of my machines no matter what OS they were running. Thar card fit the bill perfectly! I've got it in all four machines and it functions flawlessly weather you're running under Windows NT/98/ME or under Linux. The only thing I will say is to run under Linux you gotta know how to install kernel modules, however most netcards are like that unless Linux has the support built in already. All in all a great card for any Home LAN. Strongly reccomended.
I replaced my old salad shooter with a new one. Hopefully I will get as many years of service from this one as my old one.
I recently bought a new PC with the Vista operating system installed.I never even plugged it in, but first installed the extra RAM memory.It took me less than 5 minutes to install.If you do your research, Vista needs 2 Gigs of RAM to run as it should, and more RAM is better. The PC came standard with 1 Gig of RAM.Thanks to the great pricing, I was able to save almost $100, compared to having the OEM install the extra 2 Gigs of memory for me.Thanks Amazon
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.
I was looking for a cheap, dependable printer and found exactly what I needed just to print out invoices. That's all we do with the printer. Can't beat this printer for the price and quality of print. We also received it when in a timely manner in good condition. I love ordering on Amazon!!!
It was difficult to find these in local stores. I wanted to make an HD movie I had shot with my camcorder that I could play on my blu ray player. This worked.
Bought a new 64gb thumb drive to store all my important digital items and pictures on to store in my new safe. Wanted to get this case to put the drive in since it was just going to be sitting in the safe. Works perfect! Only using the one drive but would easily fit 2 of course. Arrived fast and and ready to use with retail packaging. Thanks Amazon.
After several hours via online chat with technical support, I finally gave up. I have nothing against the technical support people as the product would have been installed if the hardware would work properly.Print server connectivity is unreliable making installation and print errors common. Never got it to work.Annoying things include the print server disappearing from the network. Resetting is not reliable either. Had to do a 30 second reset and unplugging and then 30 second reset.Even if you get it right you there is a 50-50 chance of detecting print server connectivity. Even after the installation, I still couldn't get it to work.
it was what i asked for new, but was left over from the wireless contrler back. an odd way to send a item, but it works
I bought this to replace a 4 year older wireless N router that broke. I only use it to stream internet to my Roku box. My old router got 4 bars to my roku box and fast downloads and streaming. The new router only one i can tell a differences in video quality. It broke after 3 months of use.Pros- easy setupCon- crap range and signal strength- overpriced- Broke after 3 months of use- unit is garabage
On their website Lexar guarantees that all of their compact flash cards are compatible with your digital camera, period. Contact them
Why am I writing this, my first product review ever, about a router of all things? Simply because I just was amazed that although I reviewed virtually every single one of the 670 reviews of this product (and plenty of others about other routers), at the end of this process my decision to go with the DIR-655 ended up being a (happily successful) leap of faith.Here's the bottom line: My computer skills are at the level of comfortably replacing a hard drive or installing a PC card with moderate effort - but I am no expert by any means. After reading the negative reviews of this product (and even worse reviews for others) I was seriously intimidated as I prepared to remove the shrink wrap to attempt to install the DIR-655 - especially because there was a specific review cautioning against using this device with an AT&T; modem (which I am currently using).I'll cut to the chase: it took less than 15 minutes from opening the box to using the device with my Dell netbook, and half that time was spent undoing the "bridge mode" that AT&T; told me I had configure before installing the router (this is wrong; placing the modem in bridge mode actually prevents the installation disc from completing the installation process!). Once I was back to on-line mode with my modem, the installation disc did the job FAST and CORRECTLY. The range in my 2-story home is fantastic and I can even use it in my backyard with no hiccups.Since I paid $79 for the DIR-655 yesterday, spent less than 15 minutes setting it up, and am typing this review from my backyard right now using my new router, I give this device 5 stars. I hope that this review will help others to avoid the 6+ hours of research that I did prior to deciding to try this product. Just go ahead and buy it with confidence right now - it's great.
I love the sturdiness and design of this product. It works magnificently to keep everything at an appropriate angle AND it gives a great viewing angle to read books on if you don't have your laptop set up!
This camera has many benefits that just blow the competition away and makes it a great "prosumer" digital camera.The 8 megapixel resolution allows for pictures to be printed up to 11 x 14 at 300 dpi (larger if you use 72 dpi). And the boot up time is almost instanteous!Unfortunately it does pain me to mention that the camera does lack true spot metering and also it has a rather loud mirror slap (not something I would like to use in quiet settings).The lens bundled with it is quite adaquate, but I would seriously urge you to consider the 17-85mm EFS IS lens for a larger degree of flexibility.
Yes, we still have a land line and wouldn't give it up for the world. At home, this is great for working around the house while talking.
This cable is horrible. Windows doesnt recognize the plug and play capability of my 27 inch monitor and I cant even get the correct screen resolution 1080p. I know its not a software issue because the DVI cable I bought works just fine. Overall was a big hassle. You get what you paid for.
CAmera is in perfect condition, just like the seller stated. Would def. buy from them again.
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.
Good speakers for the non-techi music lover. We wanted speakers to enjoy music outside. This system looks sleek and sounds good. I was a bit skeptical after reading a few negative reviews but decided to give them a try for my husbands birthday. For the price you are paying, they work great. Good sound and no interference. To those out there with negative feedback, wanting Stereo sound I think you need to expect to pay at least another $500. These speakers are not for you. For those of us who just want to listen to music on the patio while barbecuing or working in the yard and don't want to break the bank with a fancy sound system and complicated wiring . . . These are great!
This product is fantastic and worth every penny if you need to put your PC in a location where noise can be an issue.
I've had this for over two years and iit doesn't even have a scratch on it. This is perfect for holding DVD's. I can't argue about anything because it was so cheap, but it does it's job. It looks nice in my room and I screwed it into the wall so it doesn't move, which is recommended because otherwise this thing would easily be toppled over. Very good buy!
This was my very 1st purchase on amazon.com and I have to admit I was a little aprehensive buying from a 'web store' or whatever. But after buying the Epson 1520 printer and being delivered within 3 days! not to mention finding it at a seriously low price! I tried to give 6 stars but couldn't!
Nothing worked on the first CD Clock Radio I received. I sent it back, as directed by RCA. I then received a used, defective set on which the CD player made such a racket that it was unusable.This is a piece of electronic junk, and RCA has not been helpful.
I had a Garmin Pilot 3 gps which was ok with limited capabilities. Then a Garmin 5, more features but very disappointing, lots of errors, almost turned me off Garmin. Decided to buy the Garmin Zumo 450 and coupled it with motorcycle speakers from Uniqcycle. This system is great for sound, road directions, accuracy and quick recalculations. The built in MP3 player categorizes your music for ease of use. This GPS is easy to use and very visible while riding. The gps unit is waterproof as are the speakers. Here's a plug for the speakers, no distortion at high sound levels. I'm glad I decided to stick with the Garmin unit made especially for motorcycles. Special note: if you wire the speaker amp and the garmin unit to your motorcycle, chances are you will need a "ground loop isolator" device to eliminate the hum in the speakers that connecting the two to the same power source creates. It's $20 but does the job.
I bought this for my wife for mother's day and she loves it. We both use it when we hit the gym, which makes working out that much more enjoyable. I also purchased the Logitech MM50 portable speaker system which is an excellent addition to the Ipod. We have used the duo at the beach, around the house and in hotel rooms on trips. We have a ton of music and managed to fill up the 1000 songs rather quickly, but since we can change these around, it is not an issue. I would highly recommend this product. We have had no problems and it provides a nice, crisp sound.
If you've bought the Sd550, this is a great addition, the case has saved my camera a couple of times already from scratches and dings (especially with little kids around), the extra camera chord is long and durable (coated metal link chain) and the extra battery of course is invaluable. I'd give it 5 stars, if I didn't feel that these items should come standard with the camera. :P
I bought this to use with my Skype (free internet phone service). I had high expectations and was happy with the low price. This product turned out to be horrible. After a couple months, three problems:1. Only the right ear of the headset is working now,2. The little volumn control thing is bad, it does not change volumn smoothly and you have to carefully turn it to some specific place for it to make the right noise.3. Connection to the computer not good. I have to press down on the connector with my fingers to hear anything.DO NOT BUY THISI am editing this review, because this pair of earphones just completely went broke on me. I am angry!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Works as its described. The length of the cable is overwhelmingly long, which is needed if your hooking it up to an hdtv on the other side of the room. I like it.
I picked this player up a few weeks ago and I really like it. It is a good value for what you get. The ability the cd player has to play mp3 encoded cds is great. You can fit about 10 hours of music on one cd and it will play cd-rw's. The sound quality is excellent, and I think the included ear buds are fairly high quality. The car kit and a/c adapter are a nice addition. I still haven't heard the player skip, so I think there is something magical about the ESP. Pick this one up if you're seriously into MP3s.
I own a Tivoli SongBook for the master bath and was looking for something similar to have bedside that also included iPod functionality. But I was put off by Tivoli's high prices so I ordered this Boston Acoustics model based on the Boston name and reputation. Its sound quality is great -- just slightly less than the Tivoli's (I'd give Tivoli 9.5 out of 10 and this model a 9)... A fair trade-off given the much lower price tag. I also love the design and simplicity -- just two knobs and two buttons (with a few others concealed under the top panel).I also tested the iHome clock radio at BestBuy, but the sound quality on it SUCKS. So glad I decided to wait and do more research online.My only suggested improvement would be to incorporate an actual iPod docking function into the design rather than the AUX input, but again, a fair trade-off for the amount of time I actually plug in the iPod and the amount of money saved.
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.
The sound quality is great and once the iPod is connected it's easy to use. However, a large selling point for me was the auxiliary jack to connect to my laptop. After a fairly minor fall onto carpet the aux jack broke and I haven't been able to repair it. If you only plan to use with your iPod I highly recommend it.
I agree that this "trackball" takes a little getting used to...however...it is the best mouse I have ever used..!!.....It is not for gaming unless you have very fast fingers but for everyday computing it is great. It saves on the wrist and arm and is very comfortable to use. I have had mine for at least 6 years (more like 8) and other than cleaning and replacing the batteries (2 AA) a couple of times a year it has proved faultless.I plan to buy another computer soon and will buy another mouse and keyboard then, if for only the fact that I want a new one to go with the new computer.BTW...I have had a DELL for @ 10 years and it too has been very reliable. I'm replacing it so I can have more speed and features.The Logitech keyboard I bought with the trackball and it, too has performed flawlessly. Both the mouse and keyboard are cordless.I'm on the computer 5-8 hours a day.....I highly recommend Logitech...
I've used this unit with my smoker for the past 2 years and have been very satisfied. Good battery life, which is important when running it for over 20 hours at a time. Alarm function is very nice as well.
I bought this earphone 13 months ago, it now has qaulity problem.The volume on the left earphone is lower than the right one. I tested on many devices, and even swithed listening on different ears, the same problem. I can't believe such expense earphone breaks in just over a year. The manufacture tells me it's not covered anymore. Very disappointing!
This is definitely a product released before it has matured. The software is flaky and unpredictable and when the setup is successful I cannot maintain stable connections with the drive.First, I had trouble setting up this device from a wireless connection. Only when I used a PC that is wired to the router & NSLU2 that I was able to do certain things like renaming the server.Second, the built in software is very buggy and at many times does nothing when you press the save or create button. At other times I would lose connection with the device altogether and had to physically restart it- which takes an awful long time to boot up (1-2 minutes). Not a single operation I tried worked the first time I attempted it, so it was a very frustrating experince.Now that I have things set up and running, I can't maintain a connection long enough to transfer large files. The connection keeps dropping off.The silver lining, however, is that this is an inexpensive device and it runs Linux, which means someone eventually will hack it and create a better software. For now, this is definitely an 'early adopter' product with all the kinks and grieve you'd expect from a prototype or a beta version.
I bought this on black friday for only $40 and it's the best mp3 player for $40 dollars. It doesn;t have a huge memory but it's good for young costomers. it's vert easy to use and is a bit bulky but fits nicely in your pocket and in your pocket. I suggest have some back-up headphones because first-of-all thier the most cheeeeeeesiest headphones i've ever seen and they might get screwed,lke mine.It's has very easy to use controls and frowards pretty quickly. I had some problems with it, i didn;t even know what, either the songs wouldn't delete or it just tirned off. I suggest making an account at SanDisk.com/support to help you out. The usb cable is really short but doesn't bother me I use rechargeable batteries but i listen to music every day and used it since black fiday and have only rechaged then 3 times. If your in the market for a new mp3 player, the Sansa m230 is PERFECT!!!!!
It's hooked up and has worked like a charm for about a month now. Better product and a better price than I could find anywhere else, online or not.
don't buy this!!! it's horrible.It's no good.I have a 1999 Camery, yes i could hear the music but it wasnt good quility at all.and i could hear the cassette spinning louder than the music planning.
This router is terrific. Our family is very pleased with how fast our computers are. It arrived quickly, and was easy to set up.
...this thing has worked for me from the beginning, with no hitches. All software installs, including Sonic Stage updates, have gone smoothly. For just ripping CDs onto the MD unit, Simple Burner works perfectly and quickly. Sonic Stage is a little clunky, but it hasn't failed on me yet. USB transfers have been seamless and fast.The rechargable battery life is excellent for just playing music, and if you know you're going to be using it a lot on a road trip, just bring a spare AA or two and you'll be good to go for a lonnng time. I find the screw-on battery gives much greater flexibility. It adds about 3/4 of an inch to the length of the NH900 when it is attached.Live concert recordings made with binaural stereo microphones are just amazing. Just don't use the automatic gain control (AGC), and DO set the mic sensitivity and recording levels according to what kind of mics you use and what kind of music you are recording.The newly-released Sony wave converter utility improves upon the Hi-MD's overall usefulness by allowing you to convert material recorded on the MD unit into wave files for editing, CD burning, etc. It works perfectly.Some improvements I would make if I were King:1. The NH900 unit's display should most definitely have a backlight, as it is awkward to read under anything but ideal lighting conditions without turning it to get the best view.2. The headphones Sony ships with this should be much better. They are just plain uncomfortable. They do, however, have a shortened cable which makes them better for use with the remote. I use Sennheiser PX-100's with mine.3. Navigating the menus, both on the MD and on the remote, takes a little practice, mostly because of the very small display (i.e. one line on the remote).4. Speaking of the remote, this one is nice and sleek and works well enough, but there is another one Sony sells overseas, the model RM-MC40ELK (Google that and you'll find it at several online sources for about $80) that has a larger, 3-line backlit display.
After returning my first one after 6 months (the #3 port just stopped working) My second unit quit on me the other night (all ports stopped working). These things are not reliable. I bought an IO Gear, and it works GREAT. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON BELKIN.
This product worked excellent practically right out of the box. It came with the software CD wich installed in under a minute along with the drivers for the USB Adapter. It worked wonderfully and was quite fast despite running it through a USB 1.1 slot. My only complaint and the reason for the loss of a star is the fact that its quite fragile. Somehow it ended up on the floor of my room one night and i woke up in the dark to get a drink, i felt a crunch as i walked across the floor. Sure enough in the morning when i checked it had cracked in half. It was a great deal though and i suggest it to anyone who can be more careful than i was. I prefer the adapter i'm currently using. for about the same price i got a netgear pci card adapter for the back of my desktop. That way it cant be broken as easily. All around great product. :)
For me, the price, the quality and Amazon, is the good solution for my ideias.
I ordered this keyboard as a gift to my mother, but due to shipping problems, I needed to track the order down with Web TV the provider for Amazon. Not only did they answer me within minutes, they immediately sent out a replacement until they could resend the original order. The two guys who helped me were Matt and Dave in Customer service. They were fast and polite. Within a couple of days my mother received the temp keyboard, with a beautiful note and a follow up of the original ordered keyboard projected delivery date. The Web TV customer service is OUTSTANDING! They are the example all companies should follow :)
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.
Im not taking this crap, I am taking these back to the store tomorrow. I have burned 5 and only 3 of them even finished burning, the others had skips that were not hard to find. I cant believe how cheap these things are, you can see through them in some places(!) it looks like someone poked pin holes in em, in other places on the CD there are lumps. What the hell does Sony do, dump a little grit into the mix before they make a CD?I bought some Imation brand CDs, they were cheaper and I only got one bad CD out of 50. I know this is not my CD-ROMs fault, it dosent like cheap crap and Im not going to use it. Any decent brand of CD youll not be able to see through them, the surface coat of the Imation CDs is thick and they are durable. These Sony CDs are a worthless product.
I got mine first in 1999. It was great for backpacking a 14" PowerBook and many accessories around. Then I got an RMA replacement in 2004, because the nylon divider between the outermost two pockets was torn to shreds from use. The replacement was much less comfortable to use as a backpack, which I attribute to the significantly less padded shoulder straps Targus put on it, probably to save production cost. Now I'm in the process of requesting a second RMA through the liftime warranty, due to the torn pocket divider again.
I purchased this product in the hope that sometimes cheap stuff is actually ok. But not in this case. It can't be straight when the picture is in, it's hard to get a good straight look out of it on the wall. The Plexiglas is simply to thin.Don't bother wasting your money on it like I did.
I bought this camera about 7 months ago, then for some reason when I woke up one day, it didn't work. I went to the store where I purchased it and was very fortunate that they replaced it for a brand new camera. I had the replacement camera for only one month and all of a sudden the camera stopped wanting to retract and zoom properly and constantly says LENS ERROR. Now I have to ship this camera away to get it repaired. If you are looking at spending 150-200 on a camera, do not buy this one. It has decent picture quality and looks nice, but it breaks without you even knowing why or how.
I must say that this is an excellent notebook. It's build is solid. I've traveled with it around the Chilean Patagonia and had no problems (be sure to have one of those nice silicon cases if it rains!). I've been a PC fan for the past 20 years and used Linux as an alternate to windows in many cases. But the MacOSX is really a nice operating system. If your going to spend many hours of your day in front of a computer, you'll really appreciate the aesthetics and usability of this Mac. The screen is the best I've ever seen.Also, if you still need windows or Linux (you won't for the majority of apps), you can install Parallels or the excellent, and FREE, VirtualBox. Both work great with Windows and Linux (try Ubuntu).As a computer scientist I'm seeing many MANY people making the switch from PC to Mac these days. Personally I'll be sticking to the mac for a long time!Some downsides on this mac:- Only 2 usb ports- They keys quickly get shiny in high usage places and look opaque on others. (not too nice)- Track pad right-click doesn't seem to work well sometimes.(I hear those new large ones that work like the iphone touch screen are pretty awesome though)If you're thinking about switching from a PC to this notebook, it's really a great option. No regrets at all.Sebastian BecaComputer Engineer and Optimization Consultantwww.fenixconsulting.cl
I've had this SONY TV for six years. I've never had any problems. The quality of the picture is excellent for this generation of technology. The quality of the sound through the built-in speakers is good, though I usually run the sound through an external sound system. Even after six years, I haven't yet had to replace the bulb, though I know that time will come. Apparently the cost of the bulbs has dropped considerably. It's been well worth the price.
These sticker pages are great! I can make a photo montage using my photo software and cut the pictures apart. That makes it perfect for using photos in my scrapbooks but not having to put my actual paper pictures in there! I love this! Easy and not expensive to buy when I run out of my supply. :-)
I purchased the Sony KDL-40V2500 November 2006 after months of looking at various models, sizes, reviews, etc. I was so confused, frustrated and in need of an optometrist I practically gave up on HDTV until I saw this set. One year later I can honestly say I bought the right HDTV. I have it wall-mounted, my HD provider is Directv, and I have an Oppo upconverting DVD player (not yet ready to jump into the high-def DVD format war and the Oppo makes DVDs look nearly HD.) The HD picture is excellent (SD picture? Well, it's SD.) The set has varied and multiple picture adjustments, so you can get exactly what you want. Also has more video inputs than you can possible use plus 2 HDMI inputs (can't address the computer input - never use it.)An anecdote that may assist you in evaluating this set. A friend and I were independently looking for HDTVs (neither of us knew the other was looking and had no contact during the search.) Anyway, both of us purchased this set. We agreed that of all the HDTVs in this price range, it had the best picture and features.A year later this model is probably getting long in the tooth technologically (don't even know if Sony makes it any longer.) But it is still an excellent HDTV. The price has dropped substantially (I paid $2000 over a year ago and have seen this model recently at Circuit City for $1199.) I don't regret the price drop (happens with all technology) because I still consider it worth what I paid.There are surely more advanced HDTVs out there, but given the current price of the Sony, I doubt you could get better quality and you could certainly do worse. This HDTV gives you significant bang for the buck.Addendum:Some other reviews of this TV have mentioned the issue of "clouding." If "clouding" is present, I cannot see it, after a year of viewing. I surmise that any imperfections in the LCD display are exaggerated by overly "hot" picture settings. The default, out-of-the-box picture settings on this Sony are quite dreadful (I have found that Sony factory settings are consistently bad.) It takes some tweaking to get a desirable picture. Great HD picture quality is there, but you may have to spend a little time to get it right. That is the only negative thing I have to say about this HDTV.
Just received this TV a few days ago and we are in love with it! I don't think you can get a better picture, and at this price it's simply a steal. Xbox 360 looks unbelievable on this set.For those concerned about the rainbow effect--yes, there is SOME rainbowing. However, I am the type of person who would notice this sort of thing and then obsess on how much it bothered me--yet I've seen it a few times (mostly during dark scenes in films) and it really isn't that big of a deal. I gave this TV 4 stars out of 5 due to the rainbows, and I certainly recommend checking the set out at a store if possible before you buy, but honestly the rainbowing is minor and not at all bothersome to me.
Its not Miles and its not Science Fiction. It is another Bujold book to read and enjoy and it does show that she is able to write other than Science Fiction. A thoroughly enjoyable book with a new hero set in an entirely different universe. I expected to be disappointed in this book as I am not really a Fantasy reader but I found that once I had started it I couldn't put it down. There were no fairies or elves, but there was a well thought out religion and environment. Cazaril our hero is a man who has seen a lot of life and just wants to find somewhere to sit quietly and hide. Instead he finds himself in the spotlight - the only man willing to try to save Iselle from the curse that hangs over her family. Read the book. I guarantee that you will enjoy it. It's a well written powerful story. As I said it's not Miles but it will certainly fill the gap until the next Vorkosigan novel arrives.
Great product, lots of space, small. But should probably by a soft shell cover for it to avoid damaging it.
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.
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 try to use these for running, but not good. The design prevents me from running the cord down my back and staying put on the ear. It only stays in place when the cord is hanging down my front. The sound is poor. These are not as good as the apple ipod headphones these replaced.
Copier cartridge didn't work. It appears to be the right one, but when inserted into the copier,copies cannot be made.
I love this cover! I don't take it off of my computer so my Mac looks good as new. It protects very well and is a very lovely color. My only complaint is that when the computer heats up, the bottom of the case does too so you may need to take the bottom part off to help it cool down when that happens. (but that's more a flaw with the laptop than the case)
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.
Very Fast delivery. happy with the product and would definitely approve of this product. Works great and i use it all of the time.
The Toner light is flashing in my Brother HL-5140 laser printer. By checking the online manual, it stayed that my toner is low and need a replacement. I checked Amazon and found this Brother original cartridge for $34.99 with free shipping. My local store sell this for over $80. I ordered this cartridge from Amazon but it was still out of stock about 2 days after it said it would be available. Anyway, I received the cartridge within 2 weeks and it's easy to install in my printer. The print is running fine now and I will see how long will this one last. (my last cartridge is TN 540, which is suppose to print less than this TN 570)
The headset is easy to connect, has fantastic audio quality in stereo, great volume.....battery last plenty long enough (it hasn't run out on me yet), charges quickly....Highly recommend!!
I did some research on the web before I finally bought these Flash Memory Cards. I am a retired electrical engineer, and I do not just buy things on impulse. I was looking for large-capacity cards for my video camera because during my last vacation I ran out of mini-digital cassettes. My Canon mini-DV video camera runs on mini digital tape and my other still camera can take still pitures and video as well using a single large-capacity SD Card. I have been using SD (Secured Digital)cards for a long time, and I like it due to added sliding button at the side of it to prevent accidental erasure of my store files. If I want to erase some photo shots or even stored MS Word document, I can easily slide it back to open it for additional photos or files. I thought if I have these two 2GB Flash Memory cards with me as back-ups, I will have no problem again if I found that I have no more blank cassettes in my camera bag. I bought these Flash Memory cards in late May, 2010 and tested the first one by loading all my still pictures that I took during my vacation. I found no problem at all during loading and playback. The loading speed is acceptable for me. The other one is still empty, and honestly I have not tested nor loaded anything to it until now. I have 95% confidence on this brand, and will not hesitate in recommending it to my close friends.
It was recieved in good condition but unable to download any PDA software, IT would have been nice to have ability to download with windows vista, and even nicer to have gotten a user manual or at least be informed of what was and was not included.
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.
Wow! This camera is easy to operate and gives good clear photos. I took many others' advice and use a tripod for those zoomed in shots. Everyone is amazed at the zoom capability and picture quality of this little light-weight.I can't wait to take it to Alaska this summer and zoom in on those black bears and eagles. I'm sure to get some great photos.The upload with the included USB cable is quick and easy. Just plug it into the camera and then the computer and it does the work without having to install any software at all.If you are looking for an easy digital that will give you some real zoom, this just may be the camera for you.
I use this to listen to my iPod touch in the car, and to connect my computer to auxillary speakers. Works great, and priced great!!
Total misery at first until I finally figured out my Uniden 2.4GHz phones were conflicting with this router and my wireless adapters (on two computers). No problem with old Netgear router with the Uniden phones, so it took me a bit to figure out why the new router worked SLOWER than my old Netgear. Easy fix--bought new 1.9GHz DEC phones and now everything works GREAT. Speed is so fast it's like I'm hard wired to my router. Great price, good web interface--well worth the money (and time to figure out everything) spent.
I plugged it in and it loaded itself!!! All I had to do was click the print button and it started printing.If you want a printer that is Minimal Setup or are looking for a printer for someone who HATES setting up printers and stuff, then this is the Perfect Printer.Also, it has the Scanner/Copier that is like Icing on the cake. ;)
Not many bells and whistles, but a good common use bench supply. Adjustment knobs take a little getting used to-- would be nice if they had detents or were less sensitive. However, the flip side is that it is very convenient to quickly change between voltages, say 5V and 12V. It takes me MUCH longer to do so with many other push button set supplies I use.This is not a high grade supply you'd want to use in applications where fractions of a volt or amp can let the magic smoke out of components. However, it is great for driving many sorts of electronics with regulators or at least some form of voltage/current protection in a given circuit.Great for LEDs, motors, actuators, audio devices, etc. Not so great for precision electronics or directly powering components.Bottom line, got what I paid for; and for less than the cost of a single high end supply, I have two knockaround units to complement my bench when I need an extra 5V somewhere in a hurry.
With a decent quality headset like this for under $10, it doesn't pay to be without one. We keep several attached to phones around the house, and keep a couple spares in the cupboard. This also leaves the handset free for keying in toned responses in automated answer systems. If you are hard on this type of equipment, they will need replacement every few years, but so will pricier models. But at the price (latest $8.75 from Amazon and ordered 3 or more to get free shipping) you can't go wrong.
The device arrived with a large scratch on it but worked well enough to keep. The cable has to be bent a certain way or else it sounds flat instead of stereo. I have gotten tired of messing with it. I will look for another FM transmitter (with a detachable cable to hedge my bets).Other than that it was a plus that you can pick pretty much any frequency (the lowest frequency worked best for me) and it's a plus that you can plug other cigarette plugs into this one.
Bought this for a trip to disneyworld. Didn't spend enough time practicing with it, so sort of learned features as I went. However, it was pretty easy to use, pics are excellent quality. Lots of 'big camera' features I haven't played with yet -- really much more than just the 'snapshooter' modes I stuck with.Screen could be a bit brighter and a bit more optical zoom would be nice, but, hey! for the money it's a great buy.
Bought this to use with a external SATA drive enclosure. No problem and seem to have good transfer speeds, beats the heck outta USB :)
Creative's Nomad Jukebox's are garbage. I've had my player for less than a year and it just stopped being functional for the second time. The thing is not built to last more than a few months. I don't like apple but better to buy an ipod than throw money away on this.
We need to go paperless in my office, which necessitates a scaner with a document feeder. I thought I had the answer with Microtec, but I had to use Twain. Then I went to an HP but that was a nightmare. After spending over $800 it never worked consistently. Then I read about the ScanSnap for the Mac. Bought it. Set it up in minutes and it works like a charm. It is truly terrific. I scan many of our contracts. They become PDF documents. I send them to the concerned parties. Everything is cool. This is the machine you want if you want to scan documents. It's a FIVE!
Its about the same price as the ipod shuffle, but has an interface for selecting files and folders to listen to. No extra software is needed. It has an FM radio, but I was disappointed it didn't have AM as well. The earbuds really suck and gave me much pain so I threw them out and bought my own headset. I think retailers should offer an upgrade to a headset people will actually use rather than wasting crappy earbuds.
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.
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.
Got this unit and it worked fine for 2 years, but with VERY moderate use. I may have played 3-5 discs a week during that time in the unit. Almost 2 years exactly to the date of installation, the CD player died (it would not eject the disc). With the very light usage I gave this unit, that is not acceptable.
The product doesn't seem to work properly and it's refurbished, so I'm thinking of sending it back.
I was just amazed at how easy this housing was to use, and how well it performed. Last month, my friend and I went to Oahu to dive, and since it was his first time doing scuba, we wanted to capture it all on film. I bought the Olympus 300 and this housing on Amazon, and it worked just great. I did six dives in all, 4 day, 2 night. The longest was 1 hour 10 minutes, and the deepest 90 feet. The dives were done in pairs between battery charges, and the battery lasted long enough for both dives without needing to open the case. Some tips: Make sure to set up the camera so that it will always flash to help get the colors right (default mode is for the camera to determine if flash is needed, I found that was not always the best choice -- and the camera forgets this setting between power on/off cycles so you need to do this before getting in the water). Between each pair of dives, a simple soaking of the housing (with the camera inside) followed by a recharge of the battery should be all that is needed to keep the camera housing clean. A single packet of silica was enough to keep the housing from fogging, and I applied a layer of silicon (provided with the housing) when taking the camera out each night, though I think it would have been ok to wait until after the trip.
I recommend this mouse very much. It is medium sized and comfortable to use. I like the rubber grips it has on the sides and top. I also like that it gives a soft "click" sound when you do a right or left click. Some mice are kind of loud, but this one is not. The same goes for the scroller. Also, the cord is heavy and durable. My only complaint is that the winder almost always needs some finagling to finish winding up the cord. However, I still give the mouse 5 stars.
I own the Mamiya 7ii in addition to my Canon 5D-Mk2, a Canon EOS 1v and a Mamiya 645AFD3. Along with a range of Zeiss and Canon L lenses. For the M7, I have the 43, 80 and 150mm lenses.Over the last several months that I've owned this, I have travelled quite a bit and mostly carry at least two cameras. So all cameras get a fair bit of use. However, when I now go back and pick my best non-action images, 90% of them are off the M7. A spectacular camera - which gives some very, very special images. It looks and handles like a slightly larger, but lighter 35-dSLR, but the emulsions it produces are just sensational. The first time you see them on a lightbox, I promise you you will be blown away. It has its quirks - the build quality is not as awesome (not to mention the mediocre level of English in the instruction manual that comes with the camera), the elaborate procedure to change lenses and films, and the slightly silly add-on viewfinder you need if you want to use the legendary 43mm or the 50mm lens. However, you will welcome the super silent shutter release - particularly if you like to handhold your camera. You can easily go as low as 1/15 or even lower if you have the right support. Street and urban photography is such a joy with this. It looks so friendly and is so noiseless, you sometimes wonder if the shutter did indeed pop.Read up the reviews on this camera - you will find most users loving this.
This was my first flat screen TV. Initially it worked very well. After a couple years some lines started to develop that interfere with the picture. They run vertically from the bottom of the screen up. It is more of a shadow effect that interferes with the picture quality.
We were having reception problems with two previous routers made by those other home networking companies (D-something and Linksomething). The problem was definitely the wireless side as the wired side worked great on those routers. Then we bought this Netgear router and now get consistent signal all over the house. Now we are able to get near full speed on our cable modem over the wireless link. Great router and easy to setup and use. I recommend this item.
this item prevents batteries from being dumped into a landfill. it is worthwhile even in the short run. a good investment
Hunting down a Bluetooth USB can seem like a complicated task but is in fact a lot easier than you would expect if you learn two basic things - range and speed. All Bluetooth USB connections do the same thing. They are small dongles that slot into a USB connection. A Bluetooth USB is also sometimes called a Bluetooth Dongle. They will work with USB 1.1 and above. Bluetooth USB connections have a range of 10 meters to 100 meters depending on which brand you choose. 1 meter = 3.2 feet, so we are looking at Bluetooth USB products ranging from 30 feet to 300 feet. You can probably find Bluetooth USB Adaptors that have a longer range than 100 meters but all of this is about reading the product descriptions to find the kind of range you want. 10 meters is a big distance and so is 100 meters. It means you can have a wireless connection with your PC and Bluetooth device all the way down the road depending on the range you want. So after you have worked out the range you want you need to examine the speed. This is where Bluetooth USB adaptors vary considerably between 723Kbps and 3Mbps. The 723Kbps version is known as Bluetooth V1.2 and the 3Mbps is known as Bluetooth V2.0. V1.2 runs just better than half the speed of a standard USB cable connection. V2 is almost instantaneous, however the difference in terms of sending a big email from your PC to your phone is a matter of seconds, so both V1.2 and V2.0 are considered fast wireless Bluetooth connections. If you can get V2.0 you will have a faster Bluetooth connection. No harm owning a V1.2, you will still be using your Bluetooth device with speed. Some Bluetooth USB adaptors offer encryption but some do not work encrypted. They all use security passwords. If you want encryption you need to check that your Bluetooth USB adaptor has it. All Bluetooth USB adaptors simply slot into your USB connection. I do not know about Apple or Linux but with Windows XP SP2 you will have automatic detection; however it will take a few seconds to setup every time you use it unless you have a CD. In most cases the manual asks that you install the software from the CD before you plug-in the Bluetooth USB adaptor but XP may reject it in which case you need the adaptor in the slot before you install from the CD. CD installation will guarantee a onetime setup only and you don't have to install it again. Most Bluetooth USB adaptors will light up blue. The Bluetooth icon looks like a big letter B. It will appear in your notification area of Windows XP. Installation will create a new place in the `Other' section called My Bluetooth Places. Here devices can be detected and displayed as icons. This will usually give you the following abilities Serial Porting, Dial Up Networking, Fax, Headset, PIM Item Transfer, PIM Synchronization, File Transfer, Network Access, Audio Gateway and HID. It can also access more than one device at a time. Mobile phone users can enjoy wireless access to their phones and access their phone with whatever software they have been provided with. I personally own an MSI Star Key Bluetooth USB. The biggest problem is not with the Bluetooth USB adaptor setup or even with starting up Bluetooth on various devices but with setting up software to use your Bluetooth connection. That will only be as good as the software is. And to that I recommend Bluetooth especially for mobile phone users who have that function. You can work your phone from your desktop without wires.
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!
Convenient but tools aren't very durable if used a lot. I like that a few extra tools fit into case.
It came really fast, I'm using it right now, works great! My older cable was broken but with this new one my internet surfing is back to normal.
this gps is everything they say it talks you everywhere you need to go all you have to do is put the state and street and it takes you there its that simply
I have one of these that I use at work daily and had to have one for home for my new computer. I make too many typos on a regular keyboard now because I've adapted to the feel of this keyboard. Makes my hands feel good as I type so much all day!
The new Ipod Video U2 Special edition is simply brilliant. The reason? Well, there are more then just one solitary reason:The first is of course, the amazing Ipod itself. With 30 GB of storage (thats about 10 more gigs then the original Ipod U2 SE), you have plenty of room to upload pictures, videos, and music. The video quality of the Ipod is crystal clear, and has everything you need to make a pleasureable viewing experience. However, if you have given the Ipod a minimal charge, expect the battery life to DROP significantly while watching videos, as movie viewing eats up battery life. And of course, Itunes makes uploading multiple songs and videos a breeze;perfect for your average joe techie. The screen itself has been given an upgrade, with a larger and cleaner screen. The screen is noticably bigger, and creates a better viewing of the current movie being played. The video Ipod also is slimmer then the older versions (1g, 2g, 3g, and of course 4g) and although on paper is marginal difference(compared to the 4g), in your hand you feel it's thinner robust body. The headphone jack has been switched to a different position, posing troubles with your pre-5G accessories. If you have accessories that you really need, i recommend keeping your older Ipod, or consult someone to see if the location will work out. The outside box appearance has also been greatly slimmed down on all Videos, making it easy to take around or great to show off with in tight corners. The lackluster accessories included with the Ipod(a dock connecter, USB cable, and headphones) pose a disappointment, as the majority of users WANT a wall charger, which was included on prior versions of the Ipod. However, you may purchase one from Apple $29.00. The specs are nice, but what really makes this one really SPECIAL...AppearanceApple finally released a U2 version of the Ipod video, which is, in my opinion, a beautiful move. The U2 SE stands out beautifully from the other 5G Ipods (black and white), with the prominent red click wheel dabbed right in the center. Yes, the click wheel is the smallest version yet, regardless it has the same slick red finish. The front finish to the Ipod is beautiful with a more glossy black used to gather MUCH more gleam then its older 4G model. The front side also is less likely to gather scratches compared to the 4th G. However, being with a black finish means scratches are inevitable, so i highly recommend a use of some type of protection. Finally, unlike its predecessor, the 5G U2 SE has been giving an ultra-nice touch; a black chrome finish on the backside. This one simple touch is utterly amazing, with each of the band members signature shown crisply. Compared to the chrome finish of the 4G U2, the signatures are easily seen and perfectly distinguishable. The black rear finish also gives more protection to minor scratches, which would, overtime, destroy the appearance of the older Ipod itself. However the black finish can hide most of the small scratches, yet, once again, a case is needed.Closing:On a finishing note, this is the best looking Ipod to ever be assembled. The small touches make this more distinguishable and can garner more head turns. The Ipod also can recieve less scratches, which is a GREAT thing, as my old 4G U2 got mutilated in a matter of days. This is a must buy, regardless if you want to stick out, or if you are a huge U2 fan. Along with the package comes a certificate for a free 30 minute documentary of U2, which is a good deal, as we get at least ONE thing free(the older U2 SE only came packaged with a certificate giving us 50 dollars off an Itunes definitive collection, that was priced at around 250.) All in all, a great buy, and if you think about it, its not THAT pricey; only 20 dollars more for an overall better looking Ipod that sticks out, and has more value. Also two more Tid-bits: CHARGE THE IPOD;and oh yea, when you dont need it, turn off your backlight, it saves a lot of battery life, as the majority of the battery sucking comes from the light itself.Pros:-Amazing playback, with crystal clear sound-Beautiful display, with vibrant color for both movies and photos.-Excellent finish, with black chrome rear, and a more glossy black front.-The great click wheel, which still maintains perfect control(regardless of the toned down size).-Great movie playback-Perfect interface for Itunes, giving the addition of music and video playing a breeze.Cons:-More easily scratched compared to the white Ipod.-Battery life tends to have a mind of its own, going from quick die-out, to long lasting.-Again, battery life seems too dull, and can die out quickly if not given a full charge.-Video playback can desperately cut into battery life.-For first timers, there is no manual included, so the optional use of a text-type maybe required.-No wall charger/lackluster accessories
Not even worth the cheap price. The plug hits static the second it touches & doesn't let up.Don't even get what you paid for in this case...
This item is great and has come in handy for our cannon camera. It rounds out the accessories needed to keep you clicking. I reviewed other ones for sale and dicided this was the best value for the money
If you need eSATA cable then do get this one as it is a higher quility than those that come with some enclosures or devices. Other than that, nothing special
I run a university laptop repair service desk and we use these locks constantly with a wide variety of laptops and have had few problems. Our of the four that I currently use, one has a problem where the retractable cord doesn't lock, but that isn't a big deal for us. We also had a problem when one of my employees accidently reset the combination by flipping the tab. They just had to try every combination until it opened and we were able to reset it.
This is a good head for video work. Although it is cheap, it works very smoothly and is made of good material.
I placed an order for a Toshiba 40H80 on July 8th and my television arrived just a few days later on July 12th. There was no physical damage to the box, but after opening it and plugging it in the TV would not turn on. Although the television never worked Toshiba said they do not have a policy of replacing products. They will only repair a defective item. I called every authorized service center in my area (one was on vacation) and the other two were both working on another Toshiba widescreen HDTV doing the same thing as mine (power light comes on solid for a few seconds and then blinks - no sound, no picture)and could not figure out what the problem was. My television could not be picked up by a service center until July 23rd at which point the technician told me that based on his experiences dealing with Toshiba it would be optimistic of me to hope my TV would be back in my home, working, in two weeks. Still, regardless of the fact that my TV never worked and should not be expected to work a month after it was delivered, Toshiba refuses to send a replacement. Eventually the TV will be repaired and brought back to my house. I will have a broken machine that has been hauled out of my apartment, down a flight of stairs, strapped to a trailer with no packing materials, driven across town, REFURBISHED, and then made the same trip back into my apartment. I paid for a new machine and will have a beat-up, refurbished machine. Toshiba is not interested. I would like to include impressions on picture and sound quality, etc....maybe in a couple of months, eh?
If your jl audio amp has this input this is a must. I often switch from country to hip hop /rap. And this allows me to adjust the amount of bass I want. This remote competes my system and allows me to fine tune the sound while I am driving. Definitely a must
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.
This will be my 3rd purchase of this headset. They typically last me about a year and half, which is more than I expected from something this price and how much I abuse it. The fatal flaw definitely is its durability. Each time I end up breaking the plastic clip for the headband within a few months and end up using electric tape to fix it. It still lasts me another year or so before it stops working. I use this probably 4 or 5 hours a day at work on average.I'd recommend this headset, but keep in mind that it's not going to last forever. I don't expect it to though. $10 every 2 years isn't much to spend though.
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.
I needed a wireless N router, and I needed one with some extended range. I wireless G wasn't cutting it anymore, but at the same time I needed a router that could handle a PS3, Xbox 360, 2 laptops, and occasionally a smartphone or two. This router does all that with ease. Easy set up, easy enough to figure out how to set security settings. Also the bright lights don't bother me as much, because this router sits in my living room which my room mate and I don't use very much. Also the complaints about it getting hot I have not discovered, partly because we have it on an extra cooling rack so it gets plenty of air to cool down. Overall great buy, great seller, and I would give this product a solid 4/5, and this seller a perfect 5/5!!P.S: This is coming from a guy who knows his way around networking a little bit, and is a heavy gamer, so take that for what its worth.
Although this camera helps slightly to produce OK pictures and helps you have control over the effect it has on the photograph, the advantages do not outweigh the cost. This was, in short, an extreme waste of money since it's range of expected capabilities was limited. Also, it is difficult to position the filter onto the lens. I would not recommend this product unless you have an umlimitless supply of money, andn't think of anything better to spend it on.
Great reader. I use it instead of pluging my camera to the computer. Fast and easy!
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.
The Epson Print Pack is a good deal. The only issue I have is a previous pack I purchased had a Best When Used By date of less than a month from purchase. I would suggest you check the date immediately upon receiving your order.
This mp3 player is okay. There are more con's then pro's but it still manages to be an alright media player.cons1.Battery life is really bad (It usually last about 1 1/2 hours at the most)2.Freezes up more then it should3.Outdated model (can't buy accessories for i from creative anymore)4.Its really compared to other mp3 players5.Can only hold about 5,000 mp3 files6.Creative says the battery can last about 19 hours on a full charge mine last about 1 1/2 hours7.only a 90 day warranty(if you buy it new)Pro's1.Can use more then one program(unlike ipods)2.You can change the color theme3.good audio quality4.Doesn't cost alot of money for a mp3 player that can hold pictures and musicIf you really want to get a better mp3 player get the creative zen V:plusholds short video clips, music, photos all for about $185(8 gig)
Got this for my dear old Mom. She's had point and clicks before but thought I'd buy a camera that she could grow into.Well she was amazed at the functions on the camera, there are quite a few. I had to rescue her occasionally but by the end of day one she was pointing and clicking all round the house.The camera adjusts to the position in which you are holding it, which helps with landscape and portrait. Enough options to keep you happy but not too many to confuse. I'd suggest buying an additional memory card, the camera came with 16mb which isn't much use and will fill up very quickly, I bought a 1gb.
Awesome, completely scratch proof (they dissapear), slightly bulky, don't like the wmv only video capability
Bought this to extend the range my notebook has for receiving 802.11g wireless signals. I pick up signals from all over now. Big improvement over the adapter the notebook came with. I have both XP and Vista running it with zero issues.
I bought this product last year and I have been using this camera so far. It is a good camera. You can bring it to anywhere because you can take your pictures in any conditions, snow, rain, waterfall. It is a nice metal made. This camera give you a crystal picture (only day time). but still have some problem when you take a picture at night because the flash that come with the camera is really small. it can't reach the object way far from it. however, it's not that bad. I like to take my picture in day time anyway. Simple and easy,,,if you want some thing handy...good quality picture (day time only) and inexpensive camera...Just Go For It.
Bought this for my husband for Christmas. It's May, and we still haven't figured out how to use it.
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.
I use these batteries for my calculator, and I was asked to review them. So what can I say? What is to be said about batteries? How's this: With ordinary batteries, my calculator would only calculate small numbers. With these, the numbers are so much bigger!OK, maybe not. But I will say this: Obscure batteries like these are hard to find. But at Amazon I found them easily, reasonably priced, and with Amazon Prime the shipping is free. When that low-battery indicator comes up on your calculator, Amazon Prime is the best way to replace them.
This item isn't compatible with the iPhone 4. The company was nice enough to send me a replacement unit but it also didn't work with my iPhone.
I bought this unit as I live in South America and the power fluctuations are constant. So much so that my Sony 52" Bravia LCD TV had a problem due to spiking power voltages and the repair shop told me to get an Automatic Voltage regulator. I bought one for both Sony TV's we have.When I first plugged the unit in it immediately registered high voltage and stayed that way. This made me think something was wrong with the unit. I dragged out my old voltage meter and to my surprise it was registering 130 volts at the outlet. I then checked the APC Voltage Regulator and it was putting out just under 120 volts which is perfect. I called my electrician and he checked the wiring in the condo and at the panel. We have 3-phase service to our unit and 1 phase registered 118 volts and the other 2 registered 130.2 volts which is on the threshold of some serious problems expecially with sensitive electronic devices and appliances. Needless to say I have notified our building of this issues and it is being taken care of.If you have a lot of money invested in flat panel tv's and home theater systems, computers, and such you really should have an automatic voltage regulator. Forget the surge supressors as this also has that built in. APC is a leading company and due to my experience I will definately be buying a couple more of these.
I can handhold a 500 or 1000 mm lens without the picture getting blurred as is likely with a slower film. I have read that T-Max 3200 can be pushed to EI 50 000. One police photographer has rated it at EI 100 000 and got a usable picture of a drug deal at night from a helicopter. I have attempted EI 1 000 000 unsuccessfully, but that is far beyond even the most extreme film speed that is needed. This is an excellent film when great speed is necessary.
Good product but its sold cheaper at walmart. I just figured it would be cheaper at amazon as they are usually cheaper.
I've had several cases... and this is by far the best. I like it better than the $250 Tumi case I have. Just so practical. Love the clamshell design so you just lay the case flat and set the computer in, rather than slipping it in sideways from the top. Good storage, compartments, and excellent protection. The large one can fit a 17" laptop, but also has a piece to secure a smaller laptop in place.
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.
Have been using these cables to go cables for more that a year now, the seem to be holding up really well, go for it, these are excellent!
I ordered this a few weeks ago, order went through, item described as in-stock. a few days later they cancel my order and give no excuse or anything. The order doesn't even show up in my amazon order history. Great service when they just wipe an order away as if it never happened. Don't risk it buying from these guys, you're just wasting your time.
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.
Awesome ... cheap at twice the price. The quality is excellent. I highly recommend buying only the Canon product as some of the cheaper items were exactly that ... cheap. The Canon conversion adapter is Canon quality through and through. I highly recommend this adapter for your Canon I5IS.
Ergonomic keyboard alleviated most of my wife's issues with discomfort at work. At the price, it's expendable enough to leave at work without having to disconnect it and lock it up before going home. For this reason, it would appear to be preferable to buy the business version over the home version, which seems to carry a higher price tag.Space bar is &#34;clicky&#34; and stiff. Give it a day's use and that'll subside. There are solutions on the internet that seem to resolve the clickiness and stiffness without significant effort. Give it a google search and it'll likely be one of the first results.
this works great with the phone i purchased...i work from home and i need a hedset to make utilizing the computer with ease
This is fantastic. I keep it at work to charge my mp3 player during the day.
TDK makes the only R/W recording disk that's still usable in a Sony CD recorder. The disks are getting hard to find, but thanks to Amazon and TDK working in harmony, I am now continuing to get my groovy vinyl collection onto disk, in the computer, and into my iPod. Thank you TDK and Amazon!
Initially my Tomtom One was excellent. Then I made the fatal mistake of allowing Tomtom Home to automatically upgrade the software. The device never worked again because it could no longer find any satellites! (My computer has the maximum security offered by Windows XP and Norton Internet Security so it seems unlikely that the process was contaminated in any way.)On 11 Feb - I contacted Customer Service - nice courteous responses but no solution. Finally, on their advice, I returned it to the retailer on 27 Feb. It finally arrived at Tomtom Service on 8th March. That was the last I have heard of it!!!I rang Tomtom Customer service on 2nd April and they could not trace the unit. Over the following 2.5 weeks I tried a series of faxes and online service queries but have received absolutely no human intervention or assistance.In summary - I bought a "good" product, the online software stuffed it up and, over the following two months, Tomtom service achieved nothing except for apparently loosing my Tomtom!!!Postscript: Finally, almost two months after seeking replacement of the faulty item, I have been advised that it is to be replaced. No apology or expression of regret from Tomtom but at least I will have a GPS.Even though I vowed never to tangle with Tomtom Customer "Service" again, and I am free to choose the replacement model and manufacturer, I have found that Tomtom One still offers the best performance/price balance for my purposes.I just hope that my new Tomtom runs well so that I will not have to be "serviced" again by Tomtom!
Have Polk audio speakers for home theater, and purchased a pair of these for the courtyard previously. Liked them so much, I bought a secong pair! Bass response is unbelievable for a speaker of this size.
This printer arrived quickly, packed well. It works well. However, it has no paper holder. The company answered two e-mails promptly, but did not help. They did not even apologize. It is very inconvenient to have to put paper in, one at a time, by hand. The printer was listed as GOOD. I think GOOD means all the pieces are there. I'm unhappy.
Well, finally graduating college and earning good money, I decided it was time for a new TV. I'm picky about this stuff, so making a decision wasn't easy...in fact it took 2 months. After talking and reading reviews, I decided that DLP was the best bang for the buck and after finding this gem on amazon and finding that it's MUCH pricer elsewhere....like crutchfield...bestbuy....etc., I decided to get it. I just got it today, fresh with new HD cable and xbox360. Holy [...]. What a beautiful picture. Samsung did a wonderful job with this TV. The only gripes (and they're small) that I have are that the remote isn't anything stellar and the speakers could be a little stronger in the lower end, but it's hooked up to a surround sound system, so I really can't complain. The inputs on the back are very well labled and HDMI works great. Another HUGE selling point about this TV is the fact that 1080p doesn't exist yet. 1080i is the best out there right now, which means that this TV is a good investment for the future. Also, in case you might not know, DLP TVs have bulbs you have to replace...about [...] or so from ebay....every 3-5 years or more. This is good because it means that after you put in a new bulb, you have a new TV. LCDs and plasmas eventually just burn out and you're left with nothing. Seriously, get this TV. [...] is a steal and you won't be disappointed.
I really like it except that it can not auto double-page print. I used it for two years and it works well. Quick and Silent.
Ok, I get great reception with this card. In that respect it's a good thing. However, the hinge and antenna assembly is a poorly designed and made of flimsy plastic.The hinge feels like it's about to break every time I gingerly open it up.More bad news...Terrible software and drivers. When the mac goes to sleep- expect a CRASH.This is mac device that was designed ad build for the windows market. that kind of barely-functioning, cheap build quality, hidden in shiny white 'macish' plastic.i'm disappointed.
the piece around the aux is made to move so if you jerk it out by accident you wont ruin it like the ones from radio shack and its perfect size to fit in a fat ass note 2 otter box case!!! and cheaper!!! only reason this is a 4 star is because side A is kinda screechy on and off don't know if its my player or not cause its old but hasn't ever made that sound, but side B is perfect.
So I have need for in wall speakers in 4 rooms...I go out and buy an inferior brand of speakers for cost savings for 1 room. The room sounded like total crap. I then go and invest in 2 pairs of the RCi60 and 1 pair of the RCi6S and they brought the rooms to life. These speakers have spectacular sound and depth. Specifically, the RCi6s surprised me with the quality of sound out of one speaker. I the RCi6s in my kitchen, which also has 10 foot ceilings and the speakers still ROCK the house!They are also very discrete in the wall when you paint them.All round 5/5...do not hesitate.
First - I do have to say that the camera is relatively easy to use and takes very nice pictures. However, the battery life with this camera has been problematic since the first day that we received it. We have used several different batteries, as well as different battery chargers in an effort to rule out other problems. But this camera continued to be a problem. Eventually replaced with a Sony DSC-P93 - and haven't looked back since. Glad to be rid of this camera - very frustrating when you are trying to use a product to record your family's memories, and constantly run into problems with a quirky camera...
Good product.Good shopping.I recommend this product.I'm happy with the result of this product. I would buy it again.
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.
this switcher works well for most apps. keep in mind that if you should use a pre amp with this, you can create some serious noise problems. if you need a powered switcher, buy a powered switcher. for most apps this switcher works good. terk usualy makes a good product, and this one is no let down. just remember the limits that it is recomended for. the price seems to be right on this baby. some more costly switchers don't work any better. I use this for adding inputs to my home entertainment audio/video receiver. I have a good Onkyo 7.2 channel A/V receiver with plenty of power and lots of inputs, I just have so many external devices.
This was one of the best deals I ever got. I bought 3 of these cards for under $5.00 a piece. I was going on a mission trip to Honduras and wanted to take many pictures. These worked great. I took over 500 pictures on one and changed, not because it was full, but because I was scared of having so many pictures on one card. It is a great deal.
I purchased this camera in Dec. 04. I started having charging probelms shortly after. Sent back to Kodak 3 different times before they finally replaced with a refurbished camera. Now having same problem. Camera will not hold charge and will not turn on or shut off shortly after turning on. Customer service in India has been useless. Spent over 7 hours on the phone with them so far. Alleged "consumer advocate" is supposed to help. Should really be called company advocate as Kodak pays him/her not the consumer.
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.
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!
It's a good product and works just as advertised. The quality of the cables seems very good so it should be durable.
This is a splice it yourself kit, you have to know which wires to splice into, so you'll need to know your wiring harness. Install was easy for me because I was replacing a burned out converter that was plug and play. The wires on the old converter were marked, so I just wired right up to those. The directions suck (hence 4 stars instead of 5) The hardest part is getting a feed up to the battery, as this has it's own VBATT circuit to prevent burning out your car's lighting circuits. Just takes some time working your way along the floor trim and finding a hole in the firewall. I've had too many problems with shorts on trailers taking out cheapo converters, so I figured it was worth the extra dough. So far, I'm satisfied. Installed on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
I wanted an iPod for a long time, and finally decided to invest in one. I was about to get the 2 GB, but changed my mind to the 4 GB at the last minute and I am really glad I did! I would have filled up the 2 GB in a day! This iPod is really easy to use and I love it!!
I own an older model as well as this new one: Sony's D-EJ825. I got it on my 17'th (?) birthday and two years later, the mechanism that snaps the lid to the base broke off. Attempts to super-glue it together proved fruitless, so with heavy heart, I looked for the updated model and found this player. I love the little stand that comes with it and the coloring of the unit itself is great because it reminds me of an Apple iBook. So visually, its a top-notch player.Functionally, its exactly the same as my older model except upon first use, i noticed that it didn't read CD-Text. Although dissapointed, I had a hunch that since the player itself, on the bottom, underneath the "CD-R/RW" certification, read "TEXT," that the capability to read CD-Text may lie with the remote control unit. Sure enough, I switched to my old remote and up came the CD-Text. The only hitch with that is that if you don't already own a previous remote, one of those costs [money amount]from Sony's website. Anyway, great player, all the things of my last beloved one and more, now that it reads text. Buy it. I almost got a mini disc but decided it wasn't worth fooling around with new stuff after I had used and loved my 825 for two years. Seriously, also check out Strong Bad.
Made a great replacement for my 10 year old original trackman marble. It's comfortable and exactly what I was used to using, I will be buying more of these when the time comes.
This is my second Harmony remote and I really think its a great product. All in all works fine. My only complaint is that the software isn't great. In fact, I think it is terrible. My first complaint about the software is that the 7.0 update was suposed to work on intel based macs and it didn't After installing the software on the 3rd machine (which wasn't an intel based mac) it worked. After tweaking about 10 times I got a remote I love. I use a mac mini in my entertainment setup and the listing of some equipment is strange in the software database. For example, I wanted to use the mac mini as a music server on the remote. It refused to let me add the device as a music server. There are ways to get it like you want it but its not as easy as it could have been. Logitech email support was slow and unresponsive but I managed without there help. If you have a non intel mac and have the time you will love the remote. This remote does blow the harmony 520 out of the water. The construction and materials are better and the new added buttons are perfect. Overall, I give it a thumbs up.
The previous Microsoft keyboard was great. After many years, it needed to be replaced. I thought this would be a reasonable replacement. They've moved some of the keys. Why? I'm constantly hitting Home when I want Del.Worse still, the paint has rubbed off many of the keys. Nothing at all on E. S and D are nearly gone. M is unreadable. C soon will be. L looks like I.Shoddy, shoddy, shoddy.
I bought the unit from best buy. When I got home, the unit would not play any of my mp4's (h264 format unprotected). In addition, it was extremely choppy when playing uncompressed vob files wirelessly. The remote was horrible, and FF/RW was useless.I would not buy this product if anyone wants to use h264 (supersmall size videos: ~900mb per movie).
The VXA series of tape drives is one of the few cost-effective options for backing up systems with very large disk drives. It's not perfect, but it does the trick, particularly when using a system such as Dantz Retrospect which supports incremental backups to tape for both PC and Mac. Incremental backups allow one to go back in time, a la Mac OS X's Time Machine service, but without the space limitations intrinsic to Time Machine. You can back up to as much tape as you have room to store, and the tapes themselves are small.There is only one source for VXA tape, since there are no third-party manufacturers of the format. Luckily it's a good product. I've never had one go bad on me. The drive automatically spaces past any (rare) bad spots it finds.
I've had two ... eventually ... about 1.5 years each ... they start fritzing out. When they work they are excellent. Not sure why the one reviewer had problem attaching to the laptop ... seems to work fine for me. However ... I gave it a low rating ... too expensive ... not durable. A year and a half life span is good for a $50 camera but not for this one. Better webcams for the same price or lower. Not to mention Sony Customer Service is not what it use to be. Sad but true.
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.
What a great product. I bought this for my 12 year old and he has loved it. It has so many capibities that I am constantly amazed. If you have a teenage I would highly recommend this product instead of just a regular MP3 or IPOD.
This little case is very usefull. Holds all my flashdrives and the price is very cheap and reasonable. I would recommend this product.
This printer does photo lab quality photos. The Canon photo paper is great and comes out dry, so no need to wait for drying. I used to use HP paper, but when I tried the sample Canon paper included I was sold. Plus the ink is so cheap. Also, there are two paper feed trays. I have the bottom one filled with regular paper which is completely inclose which keeps out dust. The top feed is great to pop open and load photo paper, envelopes, exc. This is an all around great multifunction paper. It does take up a bit of desk space, but any scanner would. I bought this one to consolidate desk space from my separate photo printer and scanner.
I purchased this MP3 player instead of an IPod and I really regret it. The buttons on it are very hard to press and they usually do not even work. It will get stuck on the radio and unable to switch back to the MP3's. Or, it will start scanning the radio for stations and you won't be able to stop. I highly recommend spending the extra $100 for an IPod
Bought this to get the extra two feet I needed to make the hook-up. Sound is great, everything satisfactory.
I did quite a lot of research before purchasing a screen for my new Optoma projector. I live in a decent sized apartment and wanted a screen large enough to show off my new projector but not so large that it robbed me of floorspace. The EZ Cinema screen was the perfect choice! It is incredibly portable. I was worried that a screen this large would be difficult to move but it couldn't be easier. Everything rolls right up into the casing and latches securely. Total time to unpack/put away is about 30 seconds. The screen was packaged well and the build quality is top notch (especially considering the price). I am extremely happy with my purchase. I will definitely be purchasing another Elite Screen once I have the space to upgrade to the 100".
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.
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...
I bought this monitor over a year and a half ago and it has been great. It looks great on games and movies. The only thing about it is I put a small scratch on it and I don't remember doing it so its screen might be a little soft. But it is glare resistant only showing up when the screen is black. All in all, its a great monitor.
bought this last week for my son, arrived fast. This Mp3 is really small, a little bigger than a zippo lighter. I only downloaded one song to test it, it worked fine, seems very easy to use. Nice price as well, it says it will hold about 120 songs, more space than my son will ever need! Nice product, might buy one for myself.
Overall I would highly recommend it to anybody who needs a small webcam to carry around which easily installs and works with XP.This is just a quick review: the price for the camera with MIR for ten bucks was unbeatable.Installed just the drivers on my company Laptop (didn't want to install all the other software you don't really need). The installation program gibes you the option to just install the drivers, I liked that.Win XP has no problems recognizing it and it work perfectly with Skype. Te camera with the carrying pouch is really small so perfect for keeping it in your briefcase/laptop bag all the time.The picture quality is not outstanding but for that price I don't expect HDTV quality, I just want to be able to share some video when talking on Skype.
battery life is great , and the SD card extention is nice you can add a 2GB card no problem.
I bought this product so I could use Skype on my laptop. Unfortunately, the size of the jack is not designed to fit into a laptop.
First the good point: the machine is able to fax independently from a computer. Now the bad issues: I had the device since it came out about a year ago. Since then the single-sheet feeder broke (after only 100 sheets or so), so I can only fax one-page faxes now. But the worst is the software: The drivers need several hundred megabytes on your harddisk and take about two hours to install - if they install. I tried installing on several machines with different operating systems, and even on some XP machines the installer failed. Also, the device is not workgroup capable, like HP states. You can only share printer functions (not scanner, fax, etc.), and only if all the computers in your network are of the same operating system (I couldn't believe this myself, but it is true). More, the printer will not install on a Windows 2003 Server and HP is not supplying any drivers. There are workarounds to get it installed on a Windows 2000 Server, but it fails every few days and the only workaround HP offers is deinstalling the driver and reinstalling it. Further, sometimes it doesn't print because the queue fails, etc. And never try installing it twice on the same computer, you'll possible be computer literal to remove registry entries manually. I decided to sell and I'd recommend not buying it.
The camera Locks up many times. It is certainly not for those who want this camera to be monitoring all the time.The software is messy. It goes to full screen mode and never comes back. Ideally when you are away you would be contrlling the PC through remote. It is very difficult to control this from a remote location.The software lacks the ability to auto detect the camera at startup.The software is poorly written by by someone who has never been in this business.DLINK has no support at all.Please Don't waste money in this camera.
It is plastic, but it is also inexpensive and it works. I gave it five star not because it delivers the best quality there is, but it delivers more than what it expected at the price point.
This is a nice product, not much to say, arrived on time, no complaints, comes in handy for delivering smaller productions.
This silicone cover fits perfectly on my asus. I am happy to have found such an afordable and effective means of protecting my laptop. Highly recommended
I purchased my ES530's about two weeks ago. I do a lot of flying, and while my Bose 3's offer great sound and fantastic noise reduction; I wanted something smaller to take along on my business trips. The sound quality of the 530's is spectacular! While listening to a John Mellancamp song, it was if his voice was coming directly from my brain, and the acoustic separation was incredible. These ear buds are crisp and clear. Every instrument can be heard with no distortion at all. I used the small foam covers, and they fit me perfectly. No problem with these babies falling out of my ear. I don't think I had my iPod volume in my iPhone 3G even close to half way; and it was obvious these earbuds could handle a lot more if I needed it, but I didn't. As for the sound isolation, the Bose Quiet Noise 3's are far better at noise canceling when traveling by air. Of course, that is what Bose designed them for; so there may lie the answer. I found the ES530's without anything playing only fair when it comes to noise reduction. With my Bose, I could place them on without anything playing, and I could barely hear a sound. Once you put some music on the ES 530's, even at a low volume level; all unwanted sounds are completely eliminated.So, which ones will I be taking on my next trip, the 530's of course. They case they come in is so compact, you can fit them in your shirt pocket; and the sound is a good as it gets. While I will still use my Bose headphones at home, it was always a major ordeal taking them out of the case and setting them up on the plane. The 530's takes all of 30 seconds to be up and running for all day comfort. And with prices coming down, you can pick them up for almost half of the $500 MSRP. Grab them if you want the best ear phones on the market. The balance of bass treble, and mid-line sound is pure perfection! If you have an iPhone, I strongly recommend you buy the switch which allows you to answer a call without having to remove the earphones. I find it to be a great convenience. I know you will love the sound and comfortable fit of the ES530's. Be good to yourself and buy the best sounding earphones money can buy. If you are going to listen to music, you might as well hear it the way the composer meant you to. Besides, you work hard, so play hard too! You deserve it!
Worked great in my 99 Blazer. Takes a minute to install but well worth it. Used with a 7" Philips DVD and fit great.
It works great. It has reasonable price. I installed this memory and am enjoying better with my computer.
These little speakers are really great. As others have pointed out, they are not Bose, so one cannot expect that quality from these; however, the sound is quite good. I have now purchased 3, and we are all very happy with them. My daughter has taken hers to the lake this summer, my son uses his while he's riding his bike. Better than using earphones in traffic. So far, the battery life has not been an issue for us. I would definitely recommend these!
the product is as i expected. Works well on the A330 with the Airbus adapter.Just as i wanted. Delivery was excellent.Thanks.
I found the Harmony to be very good product. The only problem I have found is that I use a projector and every time I switched from Watch TV to Watch a Movie it would turn off my projector so I had to make it think that I had a tv hooked up. Setting up this remote is a breeze.
After owning several P&S cameras and a film SLR, this camera is no comparison. Even with the limited knowledge I have of using a dslr I am able to get some great pictures and they just keep getting better.
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 Power ACD 210 rechargeable batttery is advertised as Hi Power, when in fact it is less power than the NP200 battery. Only 600 mAh as opposed to 750 mAh. Not a very good replacement battery as you will get even fewer photos with this battery than you will with the original battery made by Minolta.
I have had my Palm Vx since late 2006. I am still using it today, June 2009. I would love to now upgrade to a color Palm. However, I am very fearful that I will not find another PDA which offers the durability and longevity I've received from my current Palm. I will continue to use my Palm Vx until it dies - permanently.
I bought this w/o checking to see if I had an preamp jack...I assumed I did. Clearly by now you know I did not, so I goofed. However, if you want to power an outdoor system or secondary system at home this will do the trick. Let me caution you though make sure you read the specs. I made another boo boo by reading too quickly, I thought it was 100 watts per channel...uh no 100 watts total, i.e. 50 per channel. I kinda blew it on this one and can only blame myself. If you don't need much power and only want to power smaller speakers grab this now. If you have larger speakers go for the next model up with a bit more power. All in all for the price it does the trick.
It works great and has average life. The seller Eforcity shipped out the same day. Highly recommended!
The KX-TS3282 works fine; that's the good news. The buttons are labeled well enough, the speakerphone works OK, etc. But gee whiz, Panasonic, the design looks like it's from the 80s: The display is low res, and not back-lit, the button label text and layout is dated; all-in-all, it looks like a product that's begging for a refresh. Especially a back-light for the display. But as a phone, it works.
I just wanted a small radio to listen to talk shows and sports play by play. Have tried at least 8 other small radios that were OK, but this one is really good. It is so small that it does not seem that it could possibly get the great reception that it does. I am in Michigan and about 15 miles from a big city. I can listen to Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Louisville, and St. Louis AM stations every night. The reception is strong and clear. FM is also very good.I did not think I would like the 90 minute auto shut off feature, but that is nice when glistening while going to sleep. It does save power, but this radio is powered by one AAA battery, so no big deal. You will need earphones to listen.I am content to live without an MP3 player or IPod or 4G cell phone, but I would miss not having this radio!!
I got this player about 1 year ago and I still love it. It is great if you like to listen to only one or two songs on one of your CDs. It comes with 64mb and you can expand it as much as you want. Another thing that is really nice is that it durable;I've dropped it many times and nothing has happened to it. The player it self is abot 3 inches tall an 2 inches across so you can keep it anywhere. The player also comes with software that is sooooooo easy to use it not even funny how easy it is,it comes with about 5 more face plates that you change by taking the cover off and slipping the plate in, and if 5 face plates isn't enough it also comes with software on a seperate disc so you can make your own face plate. The only thing you need to use this product is Windows98 or higher(It also works on XP and ME)and a USB connection cable wich connects to the back of the computer( THE USB CONNECTION IS INCLUDE IN THE BOX) I hope you found this review helpful...
This is my first LCD and I'm very satisfied with the acquisition, very easy to set up and image is something that I could not imagine specially in 1080 HD defifinition. Great product!! Congatulations SONY.
Despite being a little messy (simply the nature of replacing large ink toners) this canister is easy to install. The product was delivered on time and for the price I believe it was the best value for my company.CRG
I don't use this Mp3 player for running or anything strenuous that would cause wear and tear. In this case it should last longer than intended to, right? Wrong. Within a couple of months the play button would not work unless I pushed it at an angle and held down with lots of pressure. It usually took a few tries to get the thing just to turn on. This was annoying, but I lived.Maybe six to eight months later the screen started to freeze up and wouldn't let me change songs or turn itself off. After it played a few songs I could eventually turn it off, but I had to wait five to ten minutes.A year after I received the player something went wrong with the playlist. I don't know if this is a software problem (Musicmatch worked fine for a year) or a hardware problem. It won't let me delete of the songs or add any new ones. I'm stuck with the same three hours of music until I go out and buy a real Mp3 player.I put absolutely no wear and tear on this player except playing Mp3s. I can't imagine how quickly this thing falls apart for people that use it for its purpose: running. Terrible.
This is coolest upgrade you can add to older model cars. If your like me and don't subscribe to the iphone cult but still have a 3.5mm jack on your mp3 player/phone, this is a must have. I plug in my android to this thing and my S2000 becomes a podcast machine!!This particular device has worked great for me and was a cinch to install, I didn't have trouble with the black ground wire as others mentioned and I don't recieve any static listening to music while my device is charging or not charging.My wife has an Acura TL and iphone integration kit that allows her to control apple devices, listen to music and charge at the same time and I will honestly say the HON AUX98 is better because the other device is soooo freaking confusing to use and only works half the time, sometimes simply is better.The only thing that this device is lacking is a Gain control adjustment, that would make for a great product enhancement. With that said, I can turn up my android to full volume and drive in convertible mode on the freeway and still hear music/podcasts. In fact there is very little over-amplification when turning up the volume to max on both device and stereo.For these reasons I still give this thing 5 stars, I love it.
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;
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.
I purchased my new original S45 several years ago and enjoyed using it. I used it so much that I wore the markings off the selection dial. I could still use it by looking through the view finder to know what settings I had. I decided to look on Amazon to find a replacement and the replacement I chose was this S45 in new mint condition. I ordered it and received the replacement in a few days. I had previously purchased an extra battery charger so it makes it convienient to have extra supplies compatible with the same camera model.
Very easy to use, the main advantage over ipod is that you can upload and download using whatever program you want. You have the freedom to choose and are not limited in the ways that apple restricts the use of its software, you do not have the inherent limitations for sharing your data/music.
The c340 is an excellent product. It is easy to use and navigate through the program. I like the mounting setup how the adapter attaches to the mounting bracket not the gps itself, it just makes it easier to mount and dismount. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend the c340 to anyone.
I love my Zune. I'm rather anti-Ipod so I bought this and love it. It has more than enough space for me and is easy to use.
Buy it guys, its worth it. You wont be sorry. Good Sound, Very Compact.
Great item to have if your computer excepts this type of drive. I take lots of digital pictures and have lots of music. I can take this along with me to show others the pictures that i have taken. Great Drive to have.
An overall Great product. It Keeps hands in a perfect position for all day comfort . Also Eases tension on wrists by keeping them at a perfect angle.
I ordered a 12 foot cable and I received a 10 foot cable instead. I am very disappointed with this order.
If there's one thing I dislike about Ethernet cords it's the price that some companies try to charge for them. I have, unfortunately, shelled out $20 for a 20 foot Ethernet in the past thinking it was the price I had to pay. Either this price is outrageous or the sellers online are crazy.After buying a switch for my college dorm room I needed an extra Ethernet cord. Since the switch box was about a foot from the Ethernet plug I needed a small length, and 3 feet seemed adequate.This light blue cord is exactly what I needed and is listed at an exceptional $2.75. With Amazon Prime this is like spending the quarters you find in your couch cushions.I always recommend buying Ethernet cords (or 90% of products) online. The deals are too good to pass up!
Don't make the mistake of buying a Sharp product. I bought this unit two weeks before xmas, and half the movies I played were not viewable. After endless phone calls and hours of waiting to speak with a live person, I was instructed to send the unit for warranty repair to Tucker, GA (mind you I live in Charlotte, NC). Three weeks later I still haven't received a replacement unit (though I'm told one is on the way) and they refuse to give me a refund. They have also refused to reimburse me the $50 shipping cost for sending the unit to their nearest service center. The quality of the unit doesnt matter to me anymore. The BOTTOM LINE is that if you encounter a problem with it, it will be a NIGHTMARE to get your problem resolved. I mailed my unit in for repair on Dec. 31st. Today is January 18th, and I still don't have it back. Don't waste your time on a Sharp product. I know I won't ever again.
Don't even waste your time with an FM modulator it only causes frustration, Either use a relay adapter or direct line in and Sirius works perfect with no interference from the radio.
This is one of the best deal that you can ever find as of today, [...] I owned the earlier version S304, and when I came to upgrade it, nothing else came to my mind but the S414. After shopping around, I am convince this is the best 4MP camera you can get for less than [$$$]! The image quality is superb, the metallic casing is solid and looks professional. Very suitable for many scenarios!
Before I bought this case, I had one of those silicone rubber cases to fit my ipod, but that was a piece of junk! After that ripped, I decided to get this with a gift card that I got for amazon. After I recieved this product, my ipod looked much nicer and weay more protected. I have dropped the case a few times, but nothing has happened to it. The case fits perfectly, and I couldn't imagine having a better case.
Price is right, came very quickly, in great shape, exactly what I needed. Don't let the review of someone who didn't check what they needed first dissuade you. I used this for my Kodak EasyShare DX7630. Perfect.
For Christmas my Sis decided to purchase a digital camera for herself. Knowing that I knew more about techs than she does, she asked me to search for a decent digital camera under $$$. I narrowed my search between Sipix's SC-2300 and HP's PS320. Both had the same retail price of $$$ with similar specs, except Sipix had a larger LCD (HP: 1.5, Sipix 1.8), double the memory to 16MB, and a slightly larger mega pixel by 0.1 (HP has a 2.0 mega pixel). After comparing the specs I opted for the Sipix camera, so when I saw the camera being sold for 30 dollars less at Amazon for $$$... I bought it.I surely thought I had made the right decision, but I was absolutely disappointed the first day I used it. First of all the driver that came with the box did not work properly with Windows XP. After being frustrated trying to figure out why it did not work properly with my Sis notebook, and after numerous attempts to reinstall the driver, I visited Sipix's poorly-made website. There, Sipix explained that there is a problem with the old driver running under WinXP, and said that downloading the new version would resolve it. Windows XP has been out in the market since October 2001, so for Sipix to not have caught this major bug is absolutely appalling. After I installed the driver the camera finally started to work with my notebook.Another gripe I have about this camera is that the picture quality of the LCD is terrible. The LCD is dark even in bright conditions. It would have been better to have not included the LCD feature, not only is it useless it also drains the battery life significantly; so it's wise to shut the LCD feature off.The camera came with 4 AA batteries that quickly died-out in less than two hours of use with LCD use. The camera does not include an electric cord to connect to the outlet, and because I did not have any 4 AA batteries around me I couldn't use it until the next day when I bought a new set of battery. Unless you want to keep on driving to the store for batteries every other day, I recommend you purchase 4 AA NiHM rechargeable batteries with recharger; that's another $$$ out from your wallet.Despite the measly battery life, bad driver, and dark LCD, it does produce acceptable pictures. But after all these troubles even if the pictures were life-like, I wouldn't recommend this camera.I....If you're in the market for a digital camera opt for one that includes rechargeable batteries and better Quality LCD. Unfortunately these are pricier, so if your budget is limited it's probably best to wait for prices to go down and for the technology to get better. This is certainly not the right time for to purchase high-quality, low priced digital cameras at this time
Well at first I loved it.. .now I think it a piece of crap. I'm sick of it... its been in the "shop" twice in a year both time fixed for free but its broke again and I'm just going to look for another one. First time it broke it would TRY to take pictures but they would show up black on the screen, then it just DIED. Next time I had the hot/cold problem that's been reported on earlier camera's of this model. Mine is an older version,(bought feb 2006 on amazon!) and I still have these problems. The problem I'm having now is shadow's or 3D effects taken on EVERY picture. With sun, with out sun, with flash, with out flash, in a light room, in a dark room, its a [...] piece of junk. Look at other camera's before you get this one.
We enjoyed the play and charge kit because there have been no more, " Oh no, my batteries are dying incidents."
The display is beautiful! The speed is fast. The wireless is flawless.And it heats up when gaming and SHUTS OFF! Often. The cooling fans are: One on the right side (right where you'd have your trackball/mouse, and two on the bottom of the machine. "Do not block the fans" they say. Well, um, I don't possess the skills to levitate the machine off a flat surface, so that's out. I bought some fancy laptop cooler thing to set the machine on. It does not help.After a few months of owning this laptop, this problem seems to be getting worse. The only thing I could do to stop the overheating was to buy a small 6 inch fan with a clamp on it, clamp it to my desk, and point it directly at the rear of the laptop.This is poorly designed in my opinion. From reading other reviews around the world, I understand this model has been discontinued, Toshiba customer service is an abomination, and the speakers are made of metal and there is a shock/reboot problem on some machines. 0_oAnd if that is not enough for ya, it periodically boots with the sound disabled. Only way to get it working again is to unplug the power, take out the battery, and hold the power button for one minute. FUN!Oh yeah, and no internal mic.AVOID.
This is a great way to enjoy your music through your car's audio jack for better quality sound, while still using your car's power source rather than your mp3 battery. However, realize that this product does not include the audio cable -- you have to purchase the audio cable separately. Be sure to add both the Auto Kit and an audio cable to your cart, and you'll be good to go!
I had an older version of the Microsoft ergonomic keyboard that I really liked. I type reports all day long, so when I needed another keyboard, I decided to go with Microsoft again. After a week, though, I had to take off the detachable lift on the front. That just didn't work out for me and my body. Now it is very similar to my old keyboard, and I really like it.
I bought this for my second-hand Palm Centro. It fits well in the Audio jack slot and firmly connects to my 3.5 mm jack earbuds. I don't worry that it will fall out. However, it is tiny. The right-angle 2.5 mm jack is a nice touch and makes it stick out less from the bottom of my phone.
In the past, I have good impressions of DLink products with the combination of features and price, but this particular Router is one to stay away from. Dlink should have tested the product much more extensively before releasing it.The original firmware (Jan 2005) is full of bugs, and two attempts at v1.2 upgrades made the router unusable. DLink support attempted to be helpful, but it seems that they are not aware of the problems with this particular router, and the responses I received were not helpful at all. After going through two routers, I returned them to the store and bought an Airlink SuperG AR420W at half the price (on sale), and worked flawlessly the first time around.I like the feature set and the web GUI is pleasant, but the bugs are too severe and make the product unusable:1. DNS doesn't work after a short period of time 2. Incorrect listing of DHCP clients 3. Upgrade of firmware cause the web application on the router to "die".
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.
The Targus CityGear Rolling Travel Case has plenty of room for my laptop, small projector, and all of the computer accessories necessary for me to provide training while on travel. I always take my travel case with me on the airplane and on the larger planes the case fits easily in the overhead above the seats. On smaller planes the case usually fits comfortably under the seat in front of me. The price I received from Amazon was fantastic compared to other places I researched.
This is my first EQ and it didn't disappoint me! The blue LED backlight is just about right as it matches my Pioneer DEH 7250SD.You'll have more control over the sound quality. Good substitute for a DSP if you are on a tight budget.
the bracket mailes to me was different from picture, seems like it was assembled from spare parts, the arm holder doesn't connect with gear, it uses friction instead with a rubber pad. apart from this issues it can hold my reflector in portrait or landscape form.
Set-up of this router was very easy. I simply plugged everything in, and it worked. It just can't get any easier than that. I have a 2500 sq.ft., 3-level house and have been in all corners of it with a very good signal from this router. I highly recommend it.
To see that Speck so perfectly manufactured a protective case to EXACTLY fit the diminensions and to leave cut-out openings for all of the inputs and outputs of my MacBook Pro 15-inch was really quite impressive -- and such a relief.In fact, the Speck See-Thru Hard Case -- also allowing allowing for the really cool glowing Apple logo to shine through the translucent casing -- gives it a "seamless look," where you don't even know it is a casing and is natural extension of what appears that Apple may have manufactured this as part of the MacBook Pro! It even fools me when I look at it!Most importantly, though, the Speck See-Through Hard Case -- in whatever color you get it -- provides your MacBook with great snap-on, durable protection.Certainly, I would again consider Speck hard cases for any other MacBook or other PC-based notebooks I might buy in the future. Again, it is really gratifying to see that a company like Speck does its homework and builds case to fit notebooks to their exact dimensions! Keep up the good work!
Avoid this one. Broke down after 3 uses, even though the appliance connected to it was well within the tolerance limit. Any returns are basically impossible with this seller (enormous set of conditions and they do not take back faulty merchandise), so we are basically stuck with a very very heavy piece of junk.
These headphones are perfect; As a music producer these allow me to hear the clarity of every beat and sound.I love them :)
The controls are not easy to reach when wearing but that is the only flaw I can find. They are comfortable, great sounding.
Contrary to the technical data presented here, this product does NOT ship with ATI's Mobility Radeon 7500C video board. The video board is instead ATI's Radeon IGP 340M, which is based on an old Radeon technology (for a comparison between Mobility Radeon and Mobility Radeon 7500 see the site tomshardware.com). For those interested in playing new 3D games, this is a no-no. Besides that, the system comes with a poor selection of cheap softwares and games, which in the end eat up 7GB of your hard drive. The fan is also particularly loud and annoying. The only + goes to its sleek design.
Good item and serves it's purpose. Do NOT buy this if you want a shoulder strap or any slack at all. The grip is literally right against the legs of my tripod and can only be hand carried. I knew this going into it and doesn't bother me.
I ordered the Bose Companion 3 speakers via the Bose website. I have purchased Bose products for years and I have always been satisfied. So when I purchased a new computer, I wanted to have a set of computer speakers that would give me the sound that I wanted which was clean, with crisp highs and deep lows. Well, after researching the different speaker systems offered, I settled on the Companion 3 by Bose. The system has a great sound, easy set up and perfect quality for the money. I am very satisfied and will continue to purchase Bose products. YMMV especially if you try to take the inexpensive way out. Just remember, with Bose, you get what you pay for! NEOSOUL06.
OK FOLKS, ENOUGH WITH THE "I GOT THE IPOD (OR CD OR DVD OR APPAREL OR WHATEVER) FOR FREE" SCHEME!!! Isn't there a way to complain to Amazon.com and get the person or persons behind it completely wiped from Amazon?? I mean, once was enough, but every other message posted seems to be from an "I Got It For Free!" scheme!! ENOUGH YOU IDIOTS, OBVIOUSLY LIKE ANY SALE SCHEME YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING IN ORDER TO GET IT FREE--ENOUGH!! Anyway, the iPod Nano is a brilliant piece of technology; I think Apple exaggerates about battery life, after about 10 minutes of play on mine the battery icon starts shrinking, and it scratches easily (can be taken care of with a cover of course). I suggest a 4GB, I didn't think I had that many songs I liked listening to so I purchased the 2GB but I guess I was wrong. Overall, 4/5.
This Memorex cd player was the best hundred bucks i have ever spent in y life. I had a d-link mp3 player that, in my opinion, was a piece of crap. It would skip and not work right, so i returned it. I then bought a memorex mp3-cd player, and it works great. The only thing i thought was kind of bad, was the fact that it would not work with packet-cd writing. But overall I thought that it was well worth the hundred bucks, it works almost perfectly, with almost no distortion with the highest volume.
This is my very first router and I am so glad that I choose this one. I have been looking for a router for quite some time and came across this one during a search. Although it had only 2 reviews I was sold. The set up was quick and easy and within minutes I have been up and running ever since.
A great case to protect your Memory Sticks. It actually holds 4 more sticks than I thought. Good value for the money. The only downside is that it is a little tricky to open, but on the up side it won't open accidentally.
This recorder is wonderful. My coworker had an older model of the same recorder, and the first time I used it, I was hooked. As a reporter, but the digital ability is SO MUCH easier than the old mini-tape kind of recorders. I ordered my own, and I'm thrilled with it. It's small and compact enough to slip into my pocket, plus it doesn't weigh much. It has plenty of recording time available on it, and it's easy to move from interview to interview. I've used it in very noisy arenas to interview athletes and it picks up the interview well without too much background noise. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who uses a hand-held recorder!
Dear Amazon - is this a joke? You have the 120GB for $235 and the 30GB 1st Gen Zune for $399!!!Sorry created a review for this so that other customers can see this.Hope Amazon corrects this mistake!
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.
I have a Winegard FV-HD30 on the roof on my old DTV mast, running down the side of the house and through the wall directly behind the main TV. I then was piping the signal either directly in to the TV, or in to my Sony FW laptop that has a AVerTV MTVEXMINI card in it, using Windows Media Center on Windows 7 to actually watch TV.When I would run the signal to the TV, the picture looked great, with no freezing. When running in to the computer, the signal was terrible to non-existent on most channels.I put this signal booster in the run after it was already in the house. I now get 5 of the 7 channels through the computer without issue. Of the two remaining, one has issues when it is raining, and the other is still a pretty bad signal. Of course, direct to the TV, everything is fantastic.I am assuming the the TV card is degrading the signal, but before I replace that, I am going to move this booster up the line, putting it in the initial drop from the antenna outside the house, to see if that improves the overall quality of the weakest channel and/or clears the rain issue on the other.Overall, it has done what it needed to do - I am now well on my way to migrating fully to 7MC thanks to this little guy. I will give an update once I have a chance to try it out earlier in the line.
I purchased this system recently to play music off a home computer. Lots of good reviews out there on this as well as other speakers. A few comments on why I went with the Bose system:- The sound is amazing. The low end is decent but the mids are stunning. Vocals have great presence.- The footprint on the desk is very small and the design is sharp- The construction is impressive. Solid metal parts vs plastic on other choices.I know Bose tends to be pricey but I think the difference is worth it. If you really enjoy music and play it on your computer, this is a great system to consider.
I purchased this SD card to dual-boot Android on my Asus T101MT. I created a setup USB flash drive and installed onto the SD card without any issues. Android x86 runs perfectly on it, and I now have Android and Windows on my tablet!
My first roll turned out some pretty good results. I am impressed and will definitely try this film again. The film doesn't seem to have a great exposure latitude though. some of my pictures had unintended blown-out areas.
I bought mine at WalMart 2 years ago because I wanted something inexpensive and easy to fool around with. I was not expecting good quality pictures...and I was not disappointed.But a funny thing happened when I was learning Photoshop.Needing images to work on, I scanned in my crappy snapshots at a fairly high resolution and was amazed at what appeared on my screen.Then I played with color,contrast,levels,etc.You can probably get the same results with any of the cheaper photo editting programs that are out there.This only seems to be true for daylight pics.Everything I've taken after dark sucks because of the damn automatic flash.Recently I tried a pack of the black and white film and the results were really cool.The camera itself cost about 30 bucks,but without a scanner and software the pics are pretty worthless.However it is incredibly easy to use and you can usually find good deals on the film which is available everywhere (for now anyway)The B/W film is a little harder to find,but worth it.And I'll even admit to sneaking up on my sleeping cat for a candid close up...the motor whirrs as the camera spits out the picture and the puzzled look on his face is priceless.
There was a buzzing sound coming from the tV. Called Samsung and the problem was fixed to my satisfaction. I was happy with the price paid, the set -up and now with the service. Life is gooood.
I bought 3 sets.. My neighbors bought some as well. One afternoon, we heard our music AND their talk show at the same time. I changed the channel on my transmitter and all is just fine.Some friends came over to play games at New Years, 2 of them asked for the link so they can buy them as well.
I would definitely use this vendor again. I received my order more quickly than expected and it was at a good price.
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.
Pros: Best-of-breed design and interface; excellent playlist features; clean, configurable sound; smooth syncing with both Windows PCs and Macs; organizes contacts; includes games; functions as an external drive.Cons: No FM or voice recording; line-in recording included but not enabled; no USB kit until June; battery life compromised somewhat by small size; no AAC ripping or purchasing by Windows users.The minute I openned my iPOD 15 GIG, I was so impressed with the packaging that I could not wait until I started using this marvelous product. I was up and running in about 5 minutes after a full battery charge. I brought it to work and the all of my co-workers are racing out to get one. The sound quality is great and the features are wonderful. Bite the bullet and purchase this very well designed electronic marvel. I would need several pages of text to continue to explain how great this product is. Also, I would like to mention that the battery life is horrible and there was no FM and voice recording. But desptie that, I suggest that you hurry up, try it for yourself, and you won't look back.
I should have read the poor reviews. I wanted to go back to an older familiar keyboard, did a quick check on male/female and the color code and quickly hit click. This can't be complicated right? Quick, move on. Wait for adapter. Surprise! This won't work! They really should be clear in the description - IF YOU HAVE THIS ALREADY AND IT WORKS, HERE'S A "REPLACEMENT" LIKE IN THE TITLE. It won't work for anyone else as it lacks the smarts to actually convert a PS2 signal into a USB signal. It's just a physical plug for people who already had the smarts in their PCs (usually from factory) to do this. No drivers on the web either to get around this.
We had a Coby before this particular player. We usually have good luck with the Coby products but not the cassette adaptor we bought. We got this one so my wife could listen to her iPod in the car. This one has outlasted the Coby and really has taken a pretty good beating because of the heat in S. Florida vehicles during the summer. I am pleasantly surprised with its performance, and for the money you can't beat this one.
I could not get a signal into these from any source in any format. I gave up in frustration.Your mileage may vary.I might have gotten a bad pair.
Great for travels when you need a tripod and carrying a full sized one is not an option
It's looking good more than my expectation. Easy to assembly and pretty cheap. I love this product.
Easy enough to use, install the software and plug it in.There are a couple of small issues with it though:When setting it up, the field for the network id on a WEP connection will not let you enter a long value. It appears to run out of space, at least it stops accepting characters. You have to write it elsewhere and cut/past it in.The power management is poor. The power management setting of on (or even auto) drains the battery. The manual is no help, just repeatedly stating:Power Management is a power saving mode. The lower power consumption may also lower the wireless performance. To enable Power Management, select On. To disable Power Management, select Off.The power LED stay on, even when the PDA hibernates. I have to remove the card to prevent this.
I just received this today, have it out of the box and lots of old time radio programs on it already. I really like its small size and the button configuration. The screen is easy to read and the menu easy to walk through.The price was just right, too. I've had so many MP3 players that have given out on me, Panasonic, Cowan and Rio, that I hated to put much money into a new one. We'll have to wait and see how long it lasts. But the sound is excellent. I listen to old radio shows that are often very poorly recorded and I can hear even the softest recorded ones just fine. The size is nice, too, just 3"x1 1/2 and about 3/4" thick.I'm glad I kept my old Apple earbuds, though, because the ones that came with the SanDisk are HUGE, but not huge enough to fit OVER the ears. They're so big I couldn't even tell you if they're comfortable because I can't get them into my ears. That's the only reason I gave it a 4-star rating instead of a 5.If you're looking for a simple, reasonably priced, well made, mp3 player that has a long lasting battery (it just takes one AAA), this might be the one for you.
I am just in love with my i-pod nano. It has surpassed my expectations in terms of the quality of the digital music, its dimensions (size and weight) and how friendly the user interface is. It is also extremely easy to download and delete musics using the i-tune software. Wonderful!
I had made the mistake of purchasing an off-brand version of inks that was supposedly for the Xerox 8560 printer. Needless to say, it did not work. The printer did not recognize the presence of the ink and said that it was still out of ink (the off-brand inks are not the same shape as the Xerox brand inks). After carefully extracting the off-brand ink from the printer and putting in the Xerox brand, I was back in business.I know the Xerox inks cost more, but they actually work. The company I purchased the off-brand inks from wouldn't take the return either, so learn from my mistake and just buy the Xerox brand. That way you won't pay twice.
I am baffled by the idea that someone can mess up with a cable. A simple VGA cable. Using it to connect my Sony VAIO laptop to a Samsung screen makes text and images blurry. Very disappointed.P.S: This was not a resolution issue. Using the cable I received with the monitor, everything looked normal. It was the solely poor quality of this cable that made text and images blurry.
Received the item very fast and it does what it is supposed to do. The Digital Concepts adapter is made much better than Canon's plastic one, not to mention it is SO much cheaper. It works fine on my S3IS even though it is not a completely tight fit. (Not a big deal, it is safe to use attachments with it, but it is a little shakey.) Overall, if you need an adapter for your Canon S3IS, this is the one to get.
These are the second set of these that we have purchased. The first set are at least 5 years old and still work great. The second set we bought for our son to take to college. Good sound and great price=great value.
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.
It works! and for the price you can't beat it. Easy to pug in the jack. Buy one you'll like it.
I love these in-ear phones. They are not quite as good in the sound isolating department as the cheaper SE 210s, but they are a leap forward in sound. These are the best sounding in-ear phones that money can buy IF they are married to the proper players.For example, when I use these with my ipod 120 gb classic, the bass sounds a bit muddy and cluttered to my trained ear. Bassheads will probably like this, but it drives me bonkers. I have to to turn down the bass or pump up the treble, and although this improves things a bit, it doesn't sound as natural and vivid as I wished it would.But matched with my less expensive Sandisk Sansa Clip, these phones sound unbelievably fantastic. I can't believe how crisp and clear the trebles and mids are, and how pristine and powerful the bass is. I've had these buds for two months and all I can say is that I love them. Even my family members who have been coerced by me to try them with my Sansa Clip agree they sound fantastic.The SE 530s come with 5 or 6 kinds of sleeves you can put over the speakers. I prefer the thicker black ones, and I like to lube my ear holes with a little lotion so that the buds slide right in.If you have an iPod, I would recommend trying out other in-ear phones before buying these. Maybe the Sennheiser 8's or the Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones. But for most other mp3 players, you will probably love these phones. Make sure you download mp3s at 256k rather than 128k songs.
The printer did not came with any driver for 64-bit machine. The other problem was that there were no cord with the box, they cannot give a $5 cord for a $100 printer?
i just bought this and have tried for 12 hours to get it to work. the wma100 is plugged directly into the back of the wmg120, but it can't see the gateway/server..
I've had 3 cameras carried in this bag. Nikon D40, Nikon D80, and Nikon D90 all with a 18-200mm lens. Will not fit if the lens had even one filter on it tho. The side pockets can hold all the accessories i need - battery charger, power cord, usb cable and lens cleaner. Good build quality, recommended.
I have had this scanner for eight months and have had no problems. The soft ware was easy to install and is very user friendly. This is my fourth scanner in nine years and I find I like it the best of them all. The first two broke down immediately after the warranties were up and would cost more to fix than replace. That is saying something because one was over $300. The third was good, but not like this one. I really like being able to do more with the pictures than crop or remove redeye. It is so easy to resize them and have them remain clear. If you are scanning for personal use, this is a good choice and I highly recommend it.
Please don't buy this piece of junk. I used it in my car, it never worked ... and mmore over it got stuck in my player !!!! Useless piece of junk !
I love pink and music. It works good and easy to navigate.
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 am a college Chemistry teacher who has made the switch from the blackboard to digital using this product. I hook this up to the classroom computer, use the software which was supplied, draw structures and equations, save the whole lecture as a jpg, and upload it for my students. No more chalk which means my students can see better. I'm not standing in front of what I'm writing. The response from my students is all positive and they are trying to convince the Physics instructor to get one.On the downside, my pen did break after a bit of a tumble, and whatever your handwriting is on paper, it is worse digitally. I have pretty good handwriting so the students don't have any problem reading the digital. I would suggest trying a tablet before buying to see if you like it.
These will be ok if you're going to set them up in a studio and never take them apart or move them again. The stands are good, the domes are good, the socket is good, the umbrellas are good.The real problem is the way the dome connects to the stand. Rather than being manufactured as one piece, you have to sandwich the bowl between 2 pieces of metal, and tighten a thumbscrew through both of them and into another metal piece that the umbrella shaft slides through. You simultaneously have to sandwich the ball that actually attaches to the stands. This requires you to have 3 hands, and it will fall apart multiple times when you're trying to put it together.When you finally get it put together you'll find that no matter how hard you tighten the thumbscrew, there is not enough friction to hold the lamp upright, especially not with the weight of the umbrella. It will droop and droop and droop. I was able to rig some rubber bands that gave it enough tension to stay put, but I don't want to have to rig anything. It's like they weren't manufactured to go together, but instead they just found some spare parts they could improvise together, which I could have done in my garage. One of many problems is that the thumb screw is too short, so it only catches a few threads. Cranking it trying to get it to not droop from the umbrella weight completely stripped one of them out, so now one out of 3 are completely useless. To make this kit semi-reasonable you either have to never move it once you set it up, or buy some longer thumbscrews, at least.Also, these light bulbs will blow out at the drop of a hat. When they're hot be careful not to whisper toward them. I would give them a one star, but since it's the only light kit I've ever used I'm giving it a merciful 2 stars, because maybe all light kits suck this much. Before this I was using halogen work-lamps, I thought this would be more professional, instead it's worse. I still use the work lamps and these sit in my closet. I do use the umbrellas and the stands, so it's not a total waste, just mostly.
When buying a SLR camera, you likely intend to purchase additional lenses and/or flashes to build a system (if not, maybe a point and shoot would be better). Canon has an awesome line of flashes, lenses, and other accessories for their bodies. Sadly they all add up to quite an expense, so buying a body at the lower end, such as this one, can allow you to spend more on lenses, which ultimately contribute much more to the final product (only your own abilities exceed them in impact). The difference between this body and some of Canon's higher end ones is minimal for most users (bodies costing 2-4 times as much are metal, sealed from the weather, and may focus quicker, but few really need any of this). This camera leaves few feautures out (especially when compared to competing brands' cameras in this price range), and you can build a wonderful system around it. If you ever do develop a need for a fancier model, you will have learned a whole lot from this body and will have a collection of lenses and flashes to continue to use.
Received and the CD door would not stay closed. Piece of junk. What a hassle. Would you normally buy a Memorex boombox? You get what you pay for, but this thing isn't worth $20. You're paying for the Disney branding. AVOID.
i've only had this product for...maybe a month, and so far it has worked fine. I do think i have to reset it more than usual when i'm trying to turn it on, which i find weird. Basically, sometimes it won't turn on when i press the play button. i usually listen to it at night, and fall asleep before the playlist ends, and when i try to turn it on the next day, i have to do the 'reset' procedure. maybe i'm just not used to the little quirks of an ipod? battery life has been decent, since i use my ipod practically everyday, i do have to charge it every night or so, but i knew about battery life expectations when i was looking for an ipod. i bought a case for it, because i wanted to protect the ipod (since i use it on a regular basis). Other than these 2 things (battery and reset), the ipod has worked software-wise when i have to plug it into my computer. it has lived up to my expectations for an ipod.
I've yet to take advantage of all that my Zune has to offer but after downloading 2450 songs I still have over half of my memory left to fill. The program is great to for looking up songs and the album images that appear
I was expecting much less for the moderate price. I was totally blown away. I coupled this with an Creative Audigy 2 card ($90), this system is as good as my bose surround sound. The bass is unbelievable. I wholly recommend.
I haven't owned Polk speakers since the 80's but found a great deal on these RTI6's. To say the least, I am truely amazed by the quality of sound these speakers produce. I have been into audio for over 40 years and have owned many many brands of speakers, but these are some of the finest I have heard. As of now my Definitive Tech Studio Monitors have been replaced by these Polks and I expect the sound will improve as the break in period approaches. Great speakers.
I think these headphones are really good, they look awesome and they really make the ipod look better, there comfortable, the sound is great, but the only flaw i feel is that i dont know if there really worht 40 bucks. all in all i do like the headphones and would reccomend them!
THE SONY 40V2500 IS A REALLY GREAT HDTV. PURCHASED DIRECT FROM AMAZON AND WOUND UP WITH A GREAT PRICE WITH FREE DELIVERY AND TAX FREE. A LITTLE PATIENCE IS NEEDED TO GET THE BEST POSSIBLE DEAL. DELIVERY WAS PROMPT AND FASTER THAN ADVERTISED. IF ONE CAN AFFORD THE EXTRA PRICE,1080I IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO. SONY STATES 1080 IS DEFINITELY THE STANDARD FOR THE FUTURE. I MUST AGREE, HOWEVER, WITH MANY OTHER CUSTOMER REVIEWS THAT IT IS A LITTLE UNBELIEVABLE THAT THE REMOTE IS NOT A UNIVERSAL REMOTE. SONY SHOULD BE MORE THAN A LITTLE EMBARRASSED. I JUST VIEWED THE PREMIERE OF THE PLANET EARTH SERIES ON FULL HD AND IT WAS TRULY SPECTACULAR ON THIS TV.
I Previously owned the HP Photosmart 320, a decent 2 MP camera. I am somewhat dissapointed with the Photosmart 812. Anyone buying the PS 812 should be aware that there is a one to two second delay between the time that the shutter button is fully depressed untill the picture is actually taken. I've gotten tons of shots of the back of my baby's head- She'd turn by the time the camera actually took the picture! The images taken indoors are slightly off color and faded compared to my other cameras- seems to be the way the flash reflects off objects.The movie mode with sound is decent, and the outdoor pictures are fairly sharp. Even so the camera doesn't do that great of a job focusing. as mentioned in the other posts, the 812 is powered by 2 AA batteries, so even two NIMH rechargeables don't last more than 40 shots or a few minutes f movie mode. HP mentions in the manual that you must conserve the batteries, but many of the other companies out there get 300 to 800 shots on their baterries, so the 812 really cant be considered acceptable. Overall I'm thiking of switching to a Cannon.The Cannon line of cameras seem to actually take a picture when you click- and they don't have a 4-5 second delay between shots while the previous picture loads to memory. Plus theres no nedd to chage the batteries every few pictures. HP definitely needs to get their act together.
Good price and fast delivery. These head phones come two to a pack and are light and very comfortable to wear. Just what I was looking for.
Nice quiet slim scanner. Fantastic quality, works off USB with no external power source, perfect for my laptop.
If you are a Linux user, DON'T be fooled by the lure of this players ability to play OGG-Vorbis music files. This player uses a Microsoft only interface called "Music Transfer Protocol", or MTP, and can only be accessed by Microsoft Windows Media Player, version 10. (And by what I have been reading on the blog groups this player is also not usable by Macintosh Apple - MacOS-X users.)It would seem that the Iriver Corporation has "partnered" with Microsoft and have turned their backs on their Linux customers by not producing a comparable Linux upload utility or even making it so we can convert the unit to a UMS device (USB mass storage) so we can use it too.I am VERY sorry and disappointed that I bought this music player (based on my good experience with my IFP890, UMS enabled) only to find out that I can't use the unit because I can't upload music to it.If you are a Linux user, the Iriver T30 (and possibly other later models.) is NOT the music player for you! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T BUY IT!!Thank you for reading this review.
There isn't anything really wrong with this product aside from its price. I purchased this a few years back and it has worked well. However there is no reason to spend 4 to 5 times the amount on this cable versus one of the less expensive versions you see on this site. The signal passing through this product is digital. If you're using any TOSLINK cable and can hear what you expected, that is the best it is ever going to sound through a TOSLINK cable (The same goes for HDMI cables). I decided to go the cheaper route and I couldn't be happier (the connections even hold better in my receiver.) I'm angry I spent the extra money last time but I will not do it again. Don't buy into the Monster hype.
It charged my iPhone 4S just once. It never worked after that...Do not buy this product. Use that money and buy a Griffin or Kensington product.
Our silver Ipod Nano works great! Looks and feels cool too. We ordered two nanos. One worked, one was a bust. This one won the 50-50 toss up.
Needed to replace an HP color deskjet printer. Ink Cartridges were just way too expensive and the ink dries up too fast if you don't print a lot. Liked the convenience of the MFP and Canon has a good reputation in SOHO equipment. The printer was easy to set up, works great, easy to use. Because of the height, make sure to place it in a large enough space with plenty of overhead room. Haven't done any scanning yet, but faxing, copies and printing just couldn't be much easier.
EDIT: Just after submitting the original review, my headphones suffered the same flaw as many others have noted. The left earpiece went out. It still makes sound intermittently, but it was annoying enough I replaced the unit within a week. I would avoid buying this product unless you need a decent unit only for a short period of time.I've had the A90's for well over a year now, and have no complaints. They are sturdy, comfortable, sound great, and have a great microphone.I was using an old desk mic before I got these, and the sound quality is easily 5 times better. The quality of the headphones is also excellent. The speakers produce the best bass I've heard on any headphones for less than $70 and the treble is quite good too. I was initially worried about these because I've heard of them breaking after a few months, but mine are holding up great. The mic hinge is sturdy, the cables are fine etc--and I've thrown these puppies around, stepped on them, and even got them a little wet.If you're looking for quality gaming headphones at a good price, look no further.
I bought the HP 4070 Scanner and used it with Windows XP for a couple years. Last Christmas, I bought a new laptop with Vista Home installed, and HP had no Vista driver available for the 4070. I did a lot of searching on HP's web site, and subscribed to their tech newsletters, but never found any solution. After several months, HP provided a "minimal driver", but it would not work with HP's scan software, so the front panel buttons to scan to printer, etc. would not work. My solution has been to keep my old desktop with XP for the sole purpose of scanning. HP orphaned this scanner. Their "solution" is for you to buy another scanner. Guess what, I'm not going to buy HP again. I can't believe HP is still selling the 4070 and not supporting it with a full Vista driver.
I'm not sure if the battery was used or not. I ordered 2. One held a charge and is working well, the other would not hold a charge. Because of the low cost I would not take the time to return it if that was even possible
Love it. Do you know it even tells you when, and what you've plugged in incorrectly... tv for dummies. Great quality picture. Watching it from my deck, through windows is clearer than watching my old 40" television inside the room.I do not understand why people would buy plasma, when you can have such a clear picture while standing off to the side.Did my homework, and saved over $200... and they delivered it to my house for free!
These rewritable discs are fantastic for recording television shows and movies. Before I bought these, I had discs that you could not re-use and had to be thrown out after being used only one time. Now, I record programs over and over again - defintely worth the ptrice.
I never had to use customer support, that's why it gets four stars.Wow I have owned this wonderful toy for a year Never had a problem with.I have dropped it! It rebooted and rebuilt the library. It does so much. records, records your favorite radio programs too. (Think Felix Hernandez)Keeps data and photos (no Video) Create play lists whatever suits your mood. It's like walking around with your own theme music. An equalizer, choose your list random or planned. Play all or play some. Adjust the volume. Oh and another thing get your own headphones. Creative gives you an excellent product then gives you really cheap ear phones. But if your thinking of buying this at 8GB think twice and get more than 3 times as much space for the same price.Creative Zen Sleek Photo 20 GB Multimedia Player (Aluminum/White)Same price but get more, more more! A little larger, same functions but at 20GB you'll lose your mind and make extensive use of Amazon's very varied music library.
I loved this product for about a day. Then it broke. I lplan to return it and get an iPod Mini.
Work in a CPA office and use this printer everyday. Has 96,000 copies on it and no problems. Word of caution, at 100,000 copies, the machine needs a new fuser and laser which is almost the same cost of the machine new.....I would buy another one again.
I bought one of these and it lasted about one month in summer weather in the car (not in direct sunlight). This thing is a piece of junk. My SonicBlue RioVolt has better features and will even stand up to direct sunlight in summer heat.
this light-weight headphone is a great value- portable, and ideal for the gym or outside walks.
Worked perfectly as described. Less expensive than other sources. Arrived quickly. Mated up with aftermarket stereo and GM wiring effortlessly.
The battery charger worked as advertised. The instructions were spot on and I was successful recharging my dead 12V car battery.This small portable charger is a great buy for the price.
If you haven't bought any Ipod accessories and you want them, then this is a good deal for $100.Seperately:1. Doc:$402. AC Adapter:$403. Remote:$304. USB connector cable:$205. AV splitter cable:30 - It's kinda short(If you want to play video though just make sure that you turn on the video out setting!)
I would NOT recommend this keyboard. The spacebar sticks, cutting your typing speed in half. I don't understand the good reviews it got here on Amazon, because reviewers on other sites also claimed to have issues with the spacebar.
I didn't receive what I ordered. This item is pictured as a cord. I ordered three, and received three adapter plugs instead. So instead of the L-shaped plug sticking out from the phone jack only 1/4" like I wanted, the whole contraption sticks out 1 1/2" instead. That risks damage to my treo's jack with the slightest tug on the headphones. Unacceptable. I'm not messing with a return since the shipping costs more than the item, but... buyer beware.
I have an Iphone 4 and wanted to use this in my car. It didn't work. I contacted the seller and got a reply email asking me to call to arrange for a return label. Since the item was very inexpensive, I didn't try to make arrangements. I would have liked an email with the return details as is typical for amazon returns. Oh well.
I was excited to get this cord especially for the price however, I guess you get what you pay for. Sure it plays good but only if you dont hold it, move it, touch it or anything else. Otherwise, you get speakers full of static! Not from wear and tear either this is opening the package and plugging it in. I was so sad! DONT BUY THIS!!! Poorly made, plastic feels like one bend and its done! :( I should have listened to the previous reviews... Im usually really good at that but for some reason I disregarded them and now I have wasted my money.
This product is great!The Screen is great! It is very crisp, colorful, clear, and very nice. The sound quality is excellent, and Jeteffect (EQ and much more) work wonders on your songs. The picture quality is very good, but you can't listen to songs while you look at pictures. This thing plays movies too! The quality is VERY high, and i was quite surprised. I tested it out and watched 30 minutes of Bruce almighty and Apollo 13 (30 minutes for each movie) and the quality is very good. The battery life is good, you can make playlists, oh and USB-OTG. very nice feature. I can put my CF card reader and download pictures, without a computer! also, this thing is drag and drop, very nice. With all the formats it supports, you shouldn't need to convert anything! great great great! I recommend it 100%!! A+!
I have had this scanner for over a year now. Had no problems with installation - just followed instructions and everything works. However I am very dissapointed with the quality of the scans. Scans of 35mm Slides are marginal at best, producing very grainy images and lots of noise artifacts, and require substantial time and correction with Photoshop.Scanning color film was useless. Too much noise and grain, and color loss. Scans of color film also introduced banding, and straight line scratches across the entire picture.The slide and film holders can sometimes get stuck and need a little push once in awhile to get moving.I'm thinking of replacing this with the Nikon Coolscan V ED.
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.
I tried using this cable with two different systems. With one system the cable seemed to pick up electrical interference so as to significantly distort the image on the monitor, put the older cable back on and everything worked fine.With another system the computer couldn't communicate properly with the monitor, couldn't get the right resolution and could only get half the image on the monitor. Perhaps the signal weakened over the longer cable or perhaps something is wired different or there is a weak connection? Again I put another one of my cables in and everything worked fine.This cable was a waste of money for me.
This camera works seamlessly on my Mac G4 right out of the box, even without installing the software provided. Toshiba even provides the USB cable needed, something HP and Minolta save a buck on. The auto focus can be easily defeated when necessary. The recycle is speedy and the manual control knob on top is perfectly suited to an almost instant transition from digital stills to movie mode. Review your pix and flix almost as fast as you can push the advance arrow. Awesome camera.
I use this everyday when I work out! My club has TV's with FM-sound via antenna's, so I have preprogramed those stations in, for when I am on the treadmill or other stationary machines. I also use the other preset stations for my favorite music, if I am working the free weights, or jogging on the track. I wouldn't be able to stick to my workout plan, without it!
What I LikeThe activity feature on this remote makes a home entertainment system simple to operate. The computer program that allows you to set-up your remote is much easier than entering a bunch of codes and going through your remotes programming.What could be improvedThe number buttons are quite small (although with a digital cable box and guide feature, how often do you really use the numbers). The remote is supposed to be able to operate fans, but I was unable to get that feature to work while using the train remote feature.Why Logitech?The original Harmony 550 I bought from Amazon had an issue some of the buttons not responding after 3 months. I called Logitech to talk to them about the situation and they sent me a brand new remote to replace the old one; not to mention they were very pleasurable to deal with through the entire process.Overall ImpressionIt's a bit of a novelty, but if someone in your house is complaining about how hard it is to operate your entertainment system, this will definitely change their mind. I wish I had bought this sooner.
I have only used the charger a few times but it fully charges the batteries, even when they have memory loss, thanks to the Sony's Refresh option. It does not charge with lightning speed, despite claims, but that is a good thing. Batteries charged too quickly burn out quicker. It is true of car, motorcycle and almost every kind of battery so I believe it applies to Ni-MH as well. Good product.
Easy to operate. Great software. Perfect for women who travel on their own.
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.
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.
Don't fall for megapixal envy! A 12x stabalized optical zoom on this 2.1MP camera will out perform a 4MP camera cropped to the same field of view.I've used three digital cameras; a Canon A40 (2.1MP), an Olympus D-40 (4.0MP) and the FZ1. It is no contest the FZ1 takes the best pictures, has the quickest shutter response, the most accurate color reproduction and an amazing lens that allows shots the others cannot dream of taking...Manual controls would be nice, but not missed much at all.Once again, you cannot crop a 4 or 5MP image to the same field of view as this camera at 12x optical zoom and achieve the same quality. If you are not making posters, 2.1MP is plenty.You won't be disappointed.
Having owned an older model of Visioneer for 4 years without trouble until it recently died, I had no qualms about buying another one. However, I still researched other brands and models for features, price, and user reviews. Ultimately, I settled on this 9420 and am quite pleased with it. Setup was easy, but with one snag, which I will mention for others' benefit. The initial scans showed vertical lines, so I checked the Visioneer website for help. Their online knowledge base states that the calibration file may be corrupt, so the solution is to uninstall the driver and software and reinstall it, which resets the calibration. I did this and it solved the problem.I'm not greatly impressed with the Paperport SE program that is included, but the scanner's driver interface is nice, easy to make adjustments, and works well with other programs that allow the acquiring of scanned images. Photo editing software is also included. Paperport SE limits the resolution setting to 2400 dpi, which is fine for most things, but with all other programs that I use, the resolution can be set to the unit's max of 9600 dpi. Hi-res may be desired sometimes, but makes huge files.Scanning preview speed is about 2 seconds for a whole page. Low-res scanning speeds are fast, while speeds for mid- and hi-res are acceptable. This is not a slow scanner.Adapters for slides and negatives hold only one each. That's not an issue for me, but maybe for others.There are 5 buttons on the unit that are preset, but can easily be customized. They're best used for specific item types when only one scan is needed.Overall, I can say this is a fine scanner.
it's a great product extremely easy to use and seems to be very secure also comes with more than the average lock and it's cheaper too! definitely reccomend this product to anyone
I use a ton of these insert cables. I probably have 15 of them in my current system. I love them and have never had a problem with them.
This works, it feels a bit tighter than the original cap that I lost giving it 4 stars instead of 5 for a bit of a tight squeeze.
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.
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.
First as always, I tested the card with H2testw to make sure the card had the capacity advertised. I have discovered more often than not that SDHC cards purchased on eBay tended to be bogus. That is, they were 2 or 4 GB cards that had been hacked to appear as 8 GB. But when information is written and verified by H2testw, certain sectors with information are overwritten because the sectors overlap in order to seem bigger than they are, thus the write verification fails. But not the Kingston I purchased from Amazon.Not only did the Kingston pass with flying colors, but the read-write speed really impressed me. Of course, you need a fast card reader-writer and USB 2.0 to get an accurate reading of the speed.The next crucial test was when I inserted the card in my 12 MP Nikon P90. I found the time the picture took to be written to the card was nearly nil. I didn't have to worry about my camera memory buffer overfilling when I took several quick shot in succession.Amazon had a good buy on this card and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a class 6 SDHC 8 GB card.
I am very pleased with the Gruv-x transmitter. The radio frequencies are pretty crowded in Chicago, this product's ability to select any FM station makes it perfect for people living in large cities. This is a must have for anyone who uses an mp3 player to store their music collection. You do have to change stations occassionally to keep a clear signal but is not too annoying.
Glad this is the printer I wound up with. I read lots of reviews before purchasing and I'm very happy with the results. The quality of the prints are not mind blowing but they are better than anything produced by an HP of similar quality. It is also a substantial piece of equipment, doesn't feel or look like [...] which seems to be the case with a lot of printers these days. I also like that I can replace one color of ink at a time, saves ink and waste!
If you are looking for some earbuds to listen to music with, these would not be in your best interest. I found the sound quality to be quite poor. They would probably be all right if you interests are more towards audiobooks and podcasts.
Perfect for on the go laptop usage when you don't want to carry around multiple headsets.This was so hard to find that I made my own out of radio shack parts, but this is so convenient and cheap that I bought it and love it. Nice workmanship and high quality; for the price it can't be beat.
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!
Fantastic product. Directions for bringing up programs easily done. Love this product and worth every penny. The price for this product and the dashboard mount were very reasonable. I price shopped 2 other websites and got both mount and GPS for under what the other 2 sites were asking just for the GPS. Don't hesitate to get these items.
I ordered this battery for $9.51 including shipping in November. The battery I received was silver which doesn't match my black HV-40 but, who cares? It runs great!!! Highly recommended.
I looked evrywere for this stereo and sams club has this same stereo for 169.95 and it amzes me that it could get cheaper.
This film was very cheap but it works amazing! I have shot beautiful rolls and they turned out amazing! I highly recommend this film and this seller, the film was received promptly in very good condition. Thanks!!
I think that Palm needs to be punished for this one. It's essentially unusable as a PDA - which to me implies something you ues AWAY from you desk for productivity.Simply: the battery will run out after maybe one hour of use. Stupid. Worse: you can't replace the battery when it wear out.So, for $200 you get a plug-in, disposable PDA. If that's what you want, well........I think a quote from another viewer sums up Palms strategy for the E:&quot;Most of the minor issues with T|E will go away if you spend double and get a T|T3. Overall this is a great Palm at affordable price. Thanks Palm! &quot;
Great screen for the price, no complaints, looks great compared to the wall I was using before.
The power adapter did not work in my car, a 2005 camry. It worked fine in my wife's car, a sienna. I think the plug is to long. No power - No good. needs work.
I wanted low cost headphones that would be comfortable for long wear at the computer. These seem adequate for the job.
This is by far the best ergonomic keyboard I have ever used. What I love the most about it is that all you have to move are your fingers. You don't have to lift your hands at all. I was a medical transcriptionist and wish I had this keyboard to work with. I certainly would have made more money. If your job requires you to use a keyboard all day, this is the one. I was beginning to get carpal tunnel when someone said I needed to change to an ergonomic keyboard and that's what I did. It took a week or so to get used to it but once I got used to it and used it all the time my carpal tunnel went away and hasn't come back. I can't use a regular keyboard anymore though. When you use a regular keyboard it really reveals how ergonomic works and you realize the advantages. It's amazing. I have no complaints about the sound of keys clicking or the keyboard making too much sound. I love this keyboard and will put up with any sound it makes. Also, this is pure quality.
Length:: 0:50 MinsWorks great on a telescope with internal focusing too.
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.
Pretty good. I saw that this was in the "Refurbished" section a week before so I wasn't expecting it to be as scratchy as it was but it works ok.
This is a wonderful mouse, although the scroll-wheel isn't as smooth as I would have hoped for. I would recommend this though.
If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive mulitfunction laser printer/copier/scanner, the Canon imageCLASS MF3240 is an excellent choice. The images are crisp and clear. The warm-up time is almost instantaneous. The only challenge that I've had with it has been with the faxing and I attribute that to human error.
Works Perfectly - I transmit from one floor (Cable/VCR) to another floor (TV) with no problems
This product is great, I have no idea why people are not buying them. the reason i gave it 4 stars is because the software for it is not the best but the actual Zune is great. The batteries charge much faster than my iPod's do. I think everyone whose planning on buying a music/video player should choose zune over ipod, it may not be as good as the ipod but with a few updates it will beat it no problem.
I had a wonderful experience with your company and the product was shipped on time as promised. I would purchase more products from your company in the future. Thank you Mr. Carmine Regina
Works just like advertised....although, I would recommend a higher lumines...is a bit faded when wathcing during daylight with curtains drawn.I did buy a extra-large window shade ($20) for a screen and works perfectly! I see no need to purchase some $150-$200 special screen!
Great stand, this stand fits my needs, great price and design, i love the way i can use my laptop with this
This radio has excellent sound - like a stereo system! The set-ups are easy to do and the size is small. The only drawback is that the alarm goes off every morning at the set time - UGH! Back to work!!!
I use this battery charger to charge the NB-2L battery for my Cannon Rebel camera. It's very easy to use, is compact and charges the battery quickly and completely. I have two and my daughter has one.
I have had the gvp7811 since Christmas and love it. It plays all discs that I have put in it and the sound quality with headphones is amazing. The price is a steal as they were over $300.00 last year. You can purchase a universal battery for the Go video unit at Compusa for only $79.00
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 spent a long time looking at various different models and asking people before buying a Sony. My efforts were rewarded. It is the best design for your buck. I use it to connect with Outlook (a must if you are going to use a PDA effectively), for some simple games and to keep up on news via Avantgo. The screen is clear and bigger than Palm rivals enabling reading of even long articles without killing your eyes. My wife struggles with her Palm M105 in this respect. It has a solid/well built feel (not shared by Palm and Handspring) and useful Sony-unique functions such as the jog wheel for scroll down and the memory stick slot. For the money you get much more basic memory and the addition of even a small memory stick makes it much more powerfull than competitor models.The only two slight whines I have are the fact that it isn't supplied with a cradle, you need two cables to sink and charge it and the battery gets eaten quickly if you use the back light.
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.
I tried them all.These are absolutely the best.. We have a telemarketing company and use these daily..Could not be happier.....
I bought the 2 GB model because the 4 GB version wasn't available yet and it had the largest flash memory of any unit that works with my Napster-To-Go subscription, so it can store the largest number of songs and color photographs. This is the V Plus version, so it sports an FM tuner and the ability to display videos as a bonus.Why did I choose a flash memory based MP3 player? Napster-To-Go compatible hard drive models with much larger storage capacity abound, but I figure they'll break prematurely because they use a hard drive that can't withstand much jogging, accidental bumping or dropping.I bought two of these players plus the separately sold AC wall charger, and attached one of them to the wall charger for 6 hours, while I attached the other one to a USB port on my PC to charge it for 6 hours.At the end of 6 hours, the unit attached to the PC was fine until I unplugged it, then it went comatose and would not even revive when the reset button was pushed several times. I had to exchange it for a replacement unit just two days after buying it.The unit attached to the wall charger was fine, and I went on to load it up with music using my Napster-To-Go subscription. That was fine until 2 weeks later, when my wife charged it on a PC using the USB cable. After charging and disconnecting from the PC, it too went comatose.This time I was able to revive it by pushing the reset button.Then I took a look at the other unit, which had been charging on the AC wall charger. It had also gone comatose, and I was able to revive it by pushing its reset button.The reset button is inside a tiny hole on the left edge of this unit. You can find it by following the thin groove that's below the screen all the way to the left edge of the unit, where you'll find it on the side. The picture in the manual does NOT accurately depict its location.The hole leading to the reset button is very, very small. The instructions say to penetrate that hole with a pin.I used the sharp end of a safety pin to do this. When the pin is inserted, it's quite easy to miss the reset button unless the pin is inserted at exactly the right angle. You'll know it's not at the right angle if you don't feel that you're pushing on a pad with a spring behind it when you reset the unit. That pad travels a short distance until it's stopped by a control surface inside the unit; that's when you know it has been reset.The reset system should be redesigned so that it doesn't depend on the angle you insert the pin to work. I suspect that the first unit I returned could have been reset if I had known that you have to insert the pin at just the right angle to do it. Since I didn't know, my several attempts to reset it were not successful.Resetting the unit is akin to rebooting a PC: it revives it when the internal software (called "firmware") has frozen by restarting the software. It does not erase your songs or photos.Make no mistake: this MP3 player looks, feels and works beautifully. However, since the firmware is newly designed, it appears to have bugs relating to disconnecting it from USB or charger power that cause it to freeze, and the reset button is a little hard to use if you don't know about the things I described above that could cause you to be unable to reset it. You may just end up with a unit that's frozen and not be able to reset it.It needs to be a little more user friendly than that. Hopefully a future firmware update will be available that will lower the occurrence of the unit locking up (freezing), especially when disconnecting from a USB port or AC charger after recharging it. As another user noted, the "safe disconnect" icon is often times not even in the system tray.If you don't subscribe to Napster-To-Go, your options to get content for your MP3 player are to transfer your favorite songs from CDs you own to your hard disk ("ripping the songs"), or purchase songs one track or album at a time, at a price ranging from 88 to 99 cents per song from Napster, Rhapsody or WalMart.You can also download books you want to listen to (such as best sellers and classics) or "podcasts" (your favorite newspapers read aloud, or your favorite radio programs like NPR) from a plethora of sites (like NetLibrary or Audible) that make these available, onto your computer's hard drive. Now you can listen to your music, audible books and podcasts over your PC loudspeakers while sitting at your PC.Then you can transfer your songs, audible books and podcasts from the hard drive of your PC to your MP3 player(s). This enables you to take your MP3 player with you to enjoy listening in your car, in your office, while jogging or working out at the gym, while shopping, or at the pool or the beach to hear your music, audible books and podcasts anywhere.
I lived in "bush" Alaska for many years and shortwave radio was my basic human contact. The radio I used in those days was about 4 times the size of this one and no more capable. I wish I'd had this one back then.
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.
I got a minidisk player last year for christmas. I couldn't deside between a Mp3 or this. These are way better! The minidisks players cost about the same as a GOOD mp3 player. The minidisks hold way more music for way less. You can fit about 60 songs on one disk. They are small, light and the batterys last for more then 10 hours, also, the battery doesn't take very long to charge. GET ONE, It is worth every penny!
On page 4 of the User Guide available online, it says that this product needs Windows 98. After paying for 2nd day air and opening up the product it becomes evident that it really needs Windows 98SE. It is useless to me and I'll have to send it back.
I bought this unit to replace a cheapie external USB drive. I wanted something fast and reliable. The DNS-323 seems well built, although the cover slips off a little too easily. I used drive mirroring for reliability and the setup was straightforward. I was pleased until I checked the performance:I had researched that USB has a top speed of 480 Mbs, about half of Gigabit, so I expected a big speed improvement, especially using fast 7200 RPM drives.Instead, I found the USB Drive gave me 32 MBs/Reading and 25 MBs/Writing while the DNS-323 only produced 20 MBs/Reading and 9 MBs/Writing!These numbers were too slow for the DNS-323 to be my central repository, so I checked around and found theSynology DS209. It's double the price of the DNS-323, but when you factor in the hard disks (2 x 1TB, about $200), the comparison is really $500 to $350.The Synology unit gave results of 46 MBs/Reading and 31 MBs/Writing under the same conditions, about 2-3 times the speed of the DNS-323.Is that worth the extra $150? You decide.
I got this printer to replace an HP 3550n which suddenly gave me an error that I couldn't fix, at least not without spending money to get HP to tell me what was wrong, and I wasn't willing to do that, not when new cartridges cost more than an entirely new machine. This machine was exactly the cost of 4 new cartridges, and guess what? I get a whole new warranty! Wait, there's more. It's faster, at 22 pages rather than 16. It's smaller, and takes up less space! And there's more... the new cartridges are rated for 6,000 pages rather than 4,000. So while I hate the idea that HP forced me to buy a new machine, it turned out pretty well. And yes, the thing works exactly as I hoped it would. Easy to set up, easy to network to all 3 of my office computers, and easy to use. So no complaints. Definitely worth getting.
This fan offers great air circulation and takes up very little floor space! It keeps the room quite comfortable for sleeping ( &amp; breathing!). I use it in my bedroom to make it more comfortable when it is stuffy but not warm enough for the A/C, when it is the warmer season. When it is cool or cold outdoors I find I use it quite often, to keep the air circulating and more comfortable to counteract the drying gas heat. The remote control is great! I do not have to get out of bed to adjust the fan to my comfort. This is the second fan of this exact type I have purchased. I have the second one in the other bedroom. I also have the model without the remote control in my foyer, it keeps the bathroom (where there is no window) delightful! You cannot go wrong with this fan, for sure.
I bought this GE 4 Way Distributor Amp at my local Home Depot in order to prepare for the analog to digital cut over. I am using a very old storm damaged rooftop antenna and 4 old analog televisions with analog to digital converter boxes. In central New Jersey I was receiving 33 digital channels without the amplifier and some of those were weak. With the amplifier I was able to receive another 13 channels, and all of the weak channels were now strong enough to never lose signal. I was thinking about upgrading my rooftop antenna, but now I don't have to.
I purchased in August. It's now January and the battery regularly becomes so hot I burn myself on the tip (that you insert into the laptop) sometimes and am generally worried it will start a fire. I only have it plugged in while I'm watching it. I avoided generic batteries for just this reason!Will be seeking warranty exchange through Toshiba.
I have been having trouble finding the Canon ink cartridges BCI-24 that walmart used to carry for our canon pixma 1500 printer. Thought I'd try these for the price. Just put one in a couple of days ago and it works great....can't see any difference from the name brand as far as results. I did see reviews of this product on other sites, and it had some less than perfect reviews, but I will definitely buy this product again, now that I see how well it is working, and it is also a pretty good value....with shipping...comes to about only $5 each. The volume of ink is the same as the name brand, also, which is 9.5 ml. Don't know if that was stated in the product details before I ordered it, but I think I did a closeup of the box and saw it, which helped in my decision to try the product. It worked great for me and I recommend that you try it!
This is the first Digital camera I have ever own, and knew I didn't want to spend alot of money, but still wanted to have a quality product that I could take good pictures. HP has a reputation for superior imaging, and I have to say, I am extremely impressed with the pictures I've taken with this.Now, it doesn't have alot of bells and whistles, but, chances are, if you are looking in this price range, you don't expect them. However, this camera does allow you to take video clips, with sound, and the range of picture options (motion, timer, etc.) are really ample. Overall, I am impressed with the features packed in for the price. And, photo quality, very nice!On the down side, which is typical of many digital cameras, it is a battery hog, and I highly recommend rechargable batteries as an additional purchase. Also, the viewing screen is a bit small, so might be difficult to see pic quality on the screen (but trust me, it's there!) But, for the price, these are marginal inconveniences if you are looking to add a digital camera to your list of tech toys!
I purchased this camera to take pictures in situations where taking my Canon Digital Rebel was not practical (i.e. extended backpacking trips). It fits this purpose very well and has a number of good features, but it is no replacement for a digital SLR. The ability to record video is also very handy. Again, it is not as good as a conventional camcorder, but the results are very good.Adding the right accessories significantly increased the usefulness of this camera for my purposes. I purchased a SanDisk Extreme III 2 Gb SD memory card. Using this, the camera can record over 18 minutes of continuous 640x480x30fps video, or over 900 pictures at 7 megapixels using fine JPEG compression settings.I also purchase 2700mAh Powerex NiMH batteries. I don't know exactly how long they last because I have never received a low battery indicator light. I did test them once by recording 18 minutes of video, then playing it back, then taking 900 pictures without flash. Having filled the memory card twice, I gave up on trying to see how long they last in the camera.The largest drawback in the camera is noise in the picture. When viewed at full resolution, most pictures show some degree of inconsistent coloration at the pixel level (unlike my Digital Rebel pictures). This is not an issue unless making very large prints. 4x6 prints look great. I have not tried 8x10, but it appears that they will be fine. Larger than 8x10 could be an issue.Shutter lag is almost non-existent. I have been able to take sports shots with this camera with no problem.
Very functional with excellent sound, clarify, and esthetics. Very clean look out front but lots of solid gear under the chrome hood here.Use of MP3, CD and including the memory stick is a nice touch. Lot&#65533;s of flexibility here.Fun to take photos and download them for display. Doesn&#65533;t record like Sony&#65533;s most expensive model but why would you want to? For the additional $500 I would rather see see this unit include a LCD display for a in-dash roll out monitor for a GPS system. Also the ability to change the LED lighting from blue to green or red and an optional black to the chrome plated cover would be welcome additions. That said, this unit is top notch or it would not be residing in my Lexus SC400's $6K system. I hooked this Sony MEX-5DI up with Boston Acoustics&#65533; top-of-the-speakers front and rear with 2 ea. additional 10" BA sub woofers in the trunk. I used 2 ea. Extant X-series amps to finish off and power the entire system. Many people tell me it's the finest system they have ever heard. That pretty much speaks for itself in my view.
So far I do not have a working TV. I ordered it almost a month ago. It never worked out of the box and the first available date for a "authorized" dealer to come service it is another two weeks away. That means it will be close to two months that I have waited to watch my (hopefully) working TV. Never again!
Like my ex-wife, the iPod for Windows is beautiful and doesn't work. Needless to say, this is a recipe for extreme frustration, and I can only warn Windows users to resist the siren song at least until Apple addresses several problems. Chief among them is the iPod's inability to remember it's been charged. Consequently, it has a functional battery life of as little as 10 minutes, after which it must be recharged for several hours (assuming it doesn't become entirely unresponsive for 24 hours or more). This problem, in varying degrees, has afflicted each of the half-dozen Windows-iPod victims I know. Conclusion: don't get an iPod unless you have a Mac.
Product sounds great, can go to ~80ft although this was from inside one side of the house into the back yard on the opposite side of the house.
This speaker connection system is great for mounting behind the receiver to connect 5.1 or 7.1 speakers with a clean and organized look. Particularly good for a new construction project. Be prepared to spend some time sitting cross legged on the floor and having sore fingertips though, as the binding posts are pinch-connection style on both sides. I would have preferred a set screw for the "in the wall" side - it would have made things much easier. That said, if you take your time it goes together well. The wire holes easily accomodate even large guage wire.
You have to get this great 17" Mac! Having just upgraded to this laptop, I cannot believe how awesome it is. Whether on the road or lugging it to and from the office, connecting via wireless or LAN/WAN it is so easy and convenient.Buy it, you won't regret it.
I got this lens for avian photography, with high hopes of its quality and performance. Unfortunately, when they were shipping this lens to me, UPS forgot to feed it. When it arrived at my house, I unpacked it and did the usual new lens tests. I let my dog run in an open field to test the lens speed of focus. As soon as I pressed the shutter, its giant mouth opened to reveal gaping teeth. It chewed my poor animal to bits, and swollewed him away. I give this lens 5 stars because now I no longer have vet bills....
always great it helps me hold on to information and no more saving to the overloaded computer at home
I bought this to replace my $40 Belkin after it crapped out on me. When I got it I attempted to install it using the driver it came with. And of course, it didn't work. So I had to call up D-link and after about 30mins or so got it working. The customer service was nice, and I'm not complaining, but there's no reason I should have to call them to get the thing working. I get off the phone and don't even bother checking the Wifi which was a mistake. I was getting about 26Mbps! I couldn't even download updates for my anti-virus software. Even my labtops which have great built in wireless cards were getting low Mbps. I was getting 54Mpbs+ with my Belkin, and I have to be right next to the D-Link to get that. The only reason why I give it 2 stars is because I paid $30 and not $70 for it.
When you already have a network &amp; hub in place, all you need is this 1-port unit. It was a snap to setup and worked as promised. I use Zone Alarm Pro software as my firewall. The Linksys unit is also a firewall. Since installing the Linksys, ZA has given not one alert. This is one easy to use, full-featured piece of equipment. I recommend without reservation.
Bought these headphones after reading a lot of reviews, the spotlight review by D. Crain finally convincing me. I was not aiming at using them in busy trains or planes, but in the open office space I work in. It is a very nice environment to work in, but not if you're a researcher working yourself through a pile of boring scientific papers.The headphones completely take away A/C-noise (I was surprised there was so much of it!). It makes voices softer, as if you're in the first days of having a heavy cold, when everything feels far away from you, and you're in your own little world. The reduced sounds, plus the psychological effect of separation from the world around you, help me a lot with concentrating on my work.I use them mostly without the cable plugged in some kind of player, just wearing them to reduce noise. That said, they offer great sound quality (Jazz, Classical music mostly), far better than the earbuds that came with my iRiver MP3-player. Also, I can set the volume level very low as compared to the earbud-setting, as the music is much better audible without the airconditioning-hum.I've seen people complaining of extra noise when the switch is turned on, but I can only hear that in very quiet environments... Where you don't need them. Where I use them, you observe only reduction, no addition.For 60 Euros (don't understand the EU-USA price difference, especially with the weak dollar these days), I think they are great value for money.
Lens pen cleaner works great, love it. Only complaint is that the shipping was just about as much as the cost of the pen. Bundling it with other purchases was problematic
unfortunately this product did not last no even a moth, very disappointed. i will not recommended to anyone because it did not last.
This is a great camera for beginners as well as more experienced camera buffs. I chose this model instead of the newer model available based on price and features. True, the newer model has 8.2 instead of 7.1 Megapixels, but honestly I don't think this makes much difference in picture quality. The other new feature causes the camera to "wait" until the subject smiles. To me this is more of a gimmick than anything else. After using the camera for a few weeks I found that the one drawback is the battery usage. The (2) AA batteries that came with the camera lasted two hours at best. Using Duracell Alkaline batteries I found that the batteries run down very quickly. I used up one set of batteries after taking a dozen shots in-doors with the flash. I'm thinking of investing in a battery charger. The camera is a little larger than the new "slim-line" styled cameras that are very popular. To me this is not a disadvantage, since I use the one side of the camera as a handle and it keeps my fingers away from the shutter. In bright sunlight, the display is difficult to see, but I was able to compose the shot through the viewfinder. The image stabilizer is the best feature on the camera, allowing the user to take distance shots without a tripod. I highly recommend this camera.
I initially held off buying an ipod until the 3rd generation 30gb a few years ago, which I used every day, for most of the day (actually the battery would always die before my day was over & I could get home & recharge). I did have a problem with that one, but Apple replaced it & it's been fine since. I've tried using it at the gym & exercising, but found it cumbersome. Not long ago the battery died & I replaced it. It hasn't been until this model of the nano, that I've felt a need to buy a new one. I have a large (terrabytes) music/audio collection and so the smaller players just didn't have enough new features until now. This model is significantly lighter and smaller, while also being a bit sturdier & more scratch-resistant than the 1st nano. For me, 8GB is about the minimum I need (while syncing everyday) to store all the Podcasts I listen to, plus have music mixes for the gym, my calender & contact info. I don't have much need for watching video while away from the house, so having a flash mp3 player was more important than having a (video) player with greater storage capacity. The improvement in battery time is significant. Now I can use it all day & don't worry about when it'll run out.I always used my 3G with the original case in my pocket to protect it from bangs or drops, so I bought a rubber case for this one, but found the case to be more annoying (the belkin model collects lots of dust and dirt & the button openings don't quite fit right, it also collects moisture if against your body) & so I usually keep it bare in my shirt pocket, where it's less likely to get banged around. It is very easy to take to the gym and use one of those arm band holders. So I use this one now for exercise (DJ mixes) & podcasts (which I listen to while working) and use my older 30 gb model for the car. One thing this ipod seems to do is collect moisture on the aluminum's exterior (from sweat/body heat) more easily than my older ipod, particularly if it is in a case. However it is much easier to take running. Not only does the flash-based player make things lighter, it doesn't skip (as my 3G has a tendency to do, particularly with large song files). I also bought a Nike + unit which is a nice add on (to be reviewed later).While there are many features I also wanted to see in a new ipod (exercise aids, gps, voice recorder, radio, etc.) it is nice to see that Apple is keeping the iPod simple & maintaining a higher quality player, with the potential to add on the features. All-in-one might be more convenient, but I prefer something of quality & is durable over something that has every possible feature. I'll review the Nike add on under that product, but one disappointment is that there aren't more of these things. Come on Apple, where's the high-quality recording module? or the radio tuner?The best new feature on this version is the ability to play full albums without any gap between songs (and without having to import the entire album as one track). I vowed to wait for this feature before buying another ipod & it looks like Apple finally heeded customers' complaints. The sound quality is significantly better than my 3G, but I can't say whether this is because of an improvement in components or the fact that there's no whirring hard drive to produce additional noise. The earbuds are also nicer (smoother) than those that came with my 3G (which developed an annoying buzz in one ear after only a few months), though whether or not they will last, I won't be able to tell, since I already lost them & have replaced with Sennheisers (which I find have a better sound quality, though not as nice of a fit).The ipod seems to function more smoothly than my 3G for the most part. Screen selections flow more smoothly & quickly. The newer control (with buttons on the scroll wheel) is easier to use without having to look at it than the 4 separate buttons + scroll wheel on my 3rd gen. However, turning off the iPod by pressing the play button is more difficult. I have to try many more times than on my 3G. I also have a more difficult time trying to do the Menu + select button combination to restore the nano than the combo on my older ipod. However, the lock/unlock switch seems to work better on this nano than the one on my 3G I also don't like the fact that the earphone jack is right next to the connector opening, which means you can't recharge/sync your ipod with the earphones still attached (which I can do with my 3G). Another drawback is that this model syncs/charges by USB 2.0. My 3G was firewire based. Since I have a computer with only USB 1.0 & firewire, my older ipod syncs much more quickly. If there is one thing that Apple is doing wrong, it is dropping support for its Firewire standard, a much faster and efficient means of connection than USB. The last shortcoming is the screen. Since I don't view photos on my ipod or play games, I could care less about color. The screen on my 3G was much easier to view in daylight without the need for the backlight to go on. While this nano provides a significant increase in battery time, the backlight eats into that time much more significantly. The choices for the back light timing aren't very good (2 secods is too short, 5 too long) & are not customizable. It might not seem like much, but when you realize how much battery life it eats up when you use it more frequently, you realize how important this is.Another drawback is that this model only comes with a USB 2.0 hot sync cord and a little adapter to put in older docks, but no dock or case or remote (all of which were included in with my 3rd gen. ipod). Ultimately I'd give this model 4 1/2 stars (knocking off for the shortcomings I've mentioned), however kudos to Apple on the packaging of this model. Very compact & more environmentally friendly than most consumer products. With this small packaging Apple removed the CD & all the packaging material, and instead used just a plastic container (ok we can still work on that) and crammed all the parts very efficiently into the plastic container with minimal use of plastic & paper. Apple can now ship more units while taking up less space (saving on fuel costs). Smart move & the reason why I rounded up rather than down on this one.
After comparing this cable to others in my collection, I think it may be a generic USB A-mini-B cable, which would be available for less from a good computer discount warehouse. I gave this one only 4 stars because the mini-B end will bend if the Garmin is moved while the cable has no slack. However, this may be a fault of the mini-B design and not the cable per se. Overall, I am well satisfied with this purchase.
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.
Nikon Coolpix 800 has two shortcomings:1. The flash is terrible. Almost always, the flash shots come out with the subject bright in the center and the backround completely dark. It looks like a metering/exposure problem.2. The camera is slow. I take a lot of pictures of moving objects, my kids etc. Almost all moving shots, the camera takes the picture a second or so later than the actual shot which means I missed the shot.If you don't take a lot of pictures with flash or moving objects, this is a great camera. For me, I went and bought an Olympus C2000Z. Works great, and has 3x zoom to boot.
I swear, somehow we go through headsets for our home phones with remarkable speed. Connection points wear out, they get sat on, or the stuff covering the earpeice wears out. Also, my husband and I prefer listening out of different ears, so we're always putting wear on the thing that attaches the earpeice to the mic.Knowing that we are, for whatever reason, abusive headset users, we're always looking for the next inexpensive replacement and the Panasonic headset meets all our criteria. The earpiece is more comfy and longer lasting than the foam covers used on other headsets, it's put together as sturdily as any we have tried, and at less than $10, we don't worry about having to replace it when it's chewed on by the dog. The connections work great with our phones. I kind of wish the mic peice wasn't covered with foam, but that's really a nit about personal preference.You really can't go wrong with this headset at Amazon prices.
Good wireless router - setup was a easy and the wireless seems to work ok. It could use more range though
Some of the reviews I read by others on here were surprising. I've had a 5-tier unit that I bought at Walmart many years ago (maybe 10 it feels like) and it's done a TERRIFIC job of doing what it was designed to do. It's very very affordable, very lightweight, takes up very little space, holds plenty of DVDs/CDs and can be combined with additional units for more storage. Yes it can be a little top-heavy but that shouldn't be a problem unless you're moving it a lot or having it on unstable ground. Mine is completely loaded and I've never had it want to tilt. I got the vibe that a lot of people think a DVD case should be a big piece of furniture and cost a lot but that seems a little silly. This model is downright dandy and I'm ordering another 5-tier and a 2-tier in a few days since I have such an overflow of stuff that I've never been able to store properly. I figure 10 years of adding on DVDs and CDs over time means I'm due for more shelving.
This charger/battery combo is great. I use the batteries for all electronic devices and they last pretty long compared to regular batteries. I have used them in remotes, mice, keyboards, cameras, game controllers, and so on and I have to say that they stand up to our heavy electronic usage needs. The charger door is a bit annoying but you can pry it off if you want to. Other than that this device is well worth the money and works great. I do recommend replacing all your regular batteries with these and you save so much money in the long run. Buy extra batteries and you wont regret it.
I have had one about two months and like it a lot. My wife just bought one too. It is great in daylight and strong lighting such as in football stadiums in Texas. Understand, though, that when the sun sets or lights are dim, this extender will give you some dark pics no matter what you do to compensate. My wife and I use the 2x on Canon 50D cameras and even ISO of 6400 will look pretty bad due to the noise and softness of the image. Not bad if it's a hobby-- not good if it's a business.Kent & Jackie[...]
I was excited to finally get a decent pair of headphones, but then I realized that after about the first time I used them, they were completely static and I couldn't even adjust the tuning to hear my music clearly even sitting three feet from the unit. Sometimes I can even hear random phone conversations from people beyond the headphones' range. The headphones pick up a lot of outside "garbage noise" and not too much of my own music. I might recommend them for use in an area where there will not be as much interference because my only experience with them is using them in a dormitory.
Here is the correspondence thread I had with Ken at Polk Audio about poor reception. Overall, they were good response. The C.Crane antenna does work - some improvement. Start the thread at the bottom if you are interested.________________________________________________________________________________________Hello Ken,Thank you for the detailed feedback, it's great having someone's opinion to be able to refer to when another person has a similar problem. I'll forward your message to the other folks in the customer service department.Take care, KenFrom: Kenneth NybergSent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:16 AMTo: Swauger, KenSubject: Fwd: Weak HD receptionHi Ken,I received my C.Crane Reflect antenna and installed it on my I-Sonic. It does actually produce a little better signal than the included dipole. Crane claims "up to 213% better". Some of the reviews I read claim that isn't happening, others claim it is no better at all than the standard dipole, and others claim fantastic improvements in reception. Based on my simple observations, Crane's claims are about right, and actually pretty impressive. I get one more station in HD than I did before, and about 1 bar better on the analog stations. That is a pretty decent signal increase. It provides apparent full quieting on the analog stations I wanted. Antenna placement with the C. Crane Reflect is even touchier than the dipole. This leads me to believe that in fact, the building is causing my reception problems. Happily my office is moving from a significantly interior one to an outside wall/window one on the side facing the transmit towers. With the C. Crane, I should get the performance I wanted out of the I-Sonic.After living with the I-Sonic for a couple weeks, my most serious complaint is that at minimum volume, the sound level is still way too high. At the perceived steps of levels going up, there should be at least two more steps DOWN from the present lowest. This ought to be a software fix!Thanks for your help and suggestions on the reception issue.KenBegin forwarded message:From: "Swauger, Ken"Date: May 4, 2009 1:42:28 PM CDTTo: Kenneth NybergSubject: RE: Weak HD receptionNo problem...-----Original Message-----From: Kenneth NybergSent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:38 PMTo: Swauger, KenSubject: Re: Weak HD receptionKen,Thanks for your reply and info. I will try some more stuff and letyou know how things work out. I really want to get this working well.KenOn May 4, 2009, at 1:10 PM, Swauger, Ken wrote:Hello,Thanks for contacting us. A couple of things to keep in mind:1). HD radio stations are limited, by the FCC, to a small percentageof their total signal strength for the HD portion of their broadcast.2). It is possible the construction of the building, you are usingthe radio, is blocking the radio signal. Our building, for example,makes good FM reception very difficult.Regards, ken, Polk Audio-----Original Message-----From: Kenneth NybergSent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:07 PMTo: Swauger, KenSubject: Weak HD receptionREF;I-Sonic ES2 110VSerial AMXXXXXXXXXLOT:3053083Purchased Apr 28 09 from Amazon merchantSymptoms - weak FM reception, weak HD FM reception, don't know or careabout AM reception.Tried single wire antenna, various positions, and included dipole,various positions. Some stations come in OK in some combinations, butnot in others. All stations are high power, high antenna (>1000') andclose local, 7 or 8 miles.Radio is located in commercial building about 30' from outside wall.I have an aftermarket JVC HD car radio in my car, and it gets all ofthese stations with HD easily to 40+ miles, more in some cases.The deciding factor for buying this radio over others was, first, HDradio reception. I really like HD. The second reason is function withiPhone.I can do some more experimentation - I have a Wave Radio II at homeoffice I can bring in and see how it works in this location.I have done a good bit of experimentation with the dipole, and aboveare about the best results. Changing locations or orientation(vertical, change "leg up") will make things worse - some stations notcoming in at all on analog FM.HELPIs there a software update I should be using? Any other suggestionsyou can make? I had expected stuff to work a lot more smoothly thanthis. The sound is very good. Some features are a little odd (presets,lowest volume, alarm stuff) but overall are pretty useful. I like thedisplay on HD. I need to get a lot more reliable performance from theFM tuner.I appreciate your comments and suggestions on this problem.Thanks for your helpKen Nyberg
This antenna has given us, finally, static-free reception. Previously the signal (from about 50 miles away) was frequently plagued by static; not with the TERK.
Look I purchased these about 2 years ago and what I can tell you now is that they aren't worth the money invested.... I'll tell you why...At first they were great and produced great sound quality...Then after about a 9 months of just about everyday use (listen to music while I am on the computer working) the rubber on the ear buds started falling apart... I couldn't believe it I spent nearly 400 dollars for these ear buds and they just started falling apart within a year.About a year into having these the volume control piece started shorting out and became worthless to use.. so I bypassed that although that part sucked for plane rides that I was taking at the time.about a year and a half into having these earphones the longer extension cord got worn and now the male end doesn't fit correctly into the female end cleanly and I lose sound in the right ear... so I replaced this with a radio shack extension.... works but seriously I spent 400 dollars on these things...Now I have replaced them with some 35 dollar creative earbuds and although the sound isn't quite as crisp they work...Now just so you know, although used on a daily basis they were always kept in the original case that it came with to protect them from any wear... They aren't worth it... the durability is pathetic to say the least...Now for the comfort of these ... the whole wire going behind the ear takes a while to get used to but eventually the discomfort passes...Pros: Great soundCons: PriceDurabilityComfortDesign
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.
Fantastic product. I was fit to be tied with my spastic optical mouse. The cursor would fly off in any direction w no warning. The Logitech mouse is easy to use, quick to learn, and works like a charm!!!
I have several similar digital lens cleaners, and they're all decent. This is nice because it's a bit heftier in girth, with a slightly larger-than-others contact surface and with its size making it easy to dig out of a camera bag or a pocket. Good value for an essential photography tool.
I finally gave up trying to balance home/work/family. I decided to keep everything in one place and the Handspring Visor was something I could afford that included everything that I wanted. Its great - easy to learn with the display instruction. I popped the batterys in and started using it in seconds. I carry it with me where ever I go and I can say it is making my life easier already. From birthdays, grocery list, events and TO DO list. Its got it all. You don't have to be an executive or know anything about computers. Its great - MOMS will love it!
I am very pleased with this product. When the batteries ran out on my ebook reader, the files automatically started downloading from the MMC.I was able to continue reading without downloading the files from my computer.
Great right handed mouse. Good ergonomic feel. Customizable weight. Nice USB cord.
was nervous about the purchase based on the few negative reviews, but the many positive reviews made me consider it. don't regret it at all. sounds just fine to me!
Needed this for hooking up my Mac mini. Tried to find something at Best Buy & everything was at least twice the price if not more. comes with connector caps to keep the dust out when not hooked up. The quality is every bit as good as the one I bought at Best Buy while I was waiting for this to be mailed to me. Highly recommended & only took 3 days from Amazon with the free shipping.
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.
Small, convenient, keeps the flash drives in one place and keeps them safe. No more losing a small flash drive! It is well made, will order another when needed!
Works as advertised. Nice soft light, easy to setup, compact to store. And the 7mm shaft fits my Elinchrom lights.
Works perfectly and cheaper than the rest! THANKS! 'm a photography student at UWMilwaukee and I couldn't beat the prices you had. thanks a bunch!
I bought mine brand new and loved it. After 3 1/2 years of ownership the video card went out. A replacement card, if you can find one, is $950 plus installation. Do a google search and you will find this is a very common failure. I will never buy another samsung product again. I paid $3000 and it only lasted 3 1/2, that's pretty sad. Half of the screen would go black after 1/2 hours of being on. I'd turn it off for 5 mins. And the picture would come back.
The CD has many things going for it but there is one very nagging aspect that couldn't allow me to give it a full 5 stars. For all this CD player has going for it, again, one aspect in the design had me wonder just what the heck Sony was thinking when they did this. You'll see what I'm talking about below.Pros:- Sound: The Player has a good sound system. Each volume level has about three settings each, totaling nine levels in all. Meaning if you are at volume 1, you can increase the volume three times before it goes towards it's next volume level of 2. So for each volume level your on, it can be increase further to your preferred settings. But honestly, most people won't tell the difference cause most of us jam the volume up towards the maximum by default. There is also a nice feature included here which allows the volumes to be placed at a low standard settings of 3 and below. I believe this was put in just in case one needed to quickly lower the volume from it's high setting to low instead of holding the volume button all down until it was low or turning the player off instead. But Sony says it's for ear protection. There is also a bass settings that allows you to control it via two simple settings. But the way the sound quality on this player is, you won't even need it unless you really wanna kill your ear drums.-Size: The size of this player is very nice and compact. It easily fits into an average pocket and bag without much of a fuss of being big and clunky. You can palm it in the palm of your hand for goodness sakes. Small size with good sound quality? Isn't that what your here looking for?-Features: Well, other than having the ability to play CD-R/RW cd's flawlessly, there's not that much to this category.-Accessories: This player comes packed with standard car kit accessories of a tape and battery adapter and a regular AC adapter. But it does come with a nice extras with the average driver in mind. Included with the player is a small knob shaped remote that connects where the headphone would go. This adapter allows you to fast forward and rewind by turning it in the proper direction as well as stop the CD player and move back and forward through song selections all without having to take your eye off the road to see where you are on the player. Oh yeah, don't be fooled by the picture of this CD that you see above. Those flip back headphones DO NOT come with the player. The player includes standard headphone that, surprisingly, are very good. Also to be noted is that this player doesn't come with batteries. The player can use rechargeable metal nickel hydrate, A.K.A Ni-MH, batteries. It can even charge them for you by using the AC adapter as a power source. But one thing here is that Sony advises that you only use THEIR brand of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for the recharging feature. I don't know if this is a ploy for sales or that the player is not configured to charge those of another brand (which doesn't make sense since the recharging process is no different). I'd say as for recharging the batteries people, do so at your own risk.Design 1: The Design of this player is nice, sleek easy to get to buttons with no fuss in trying to find things while jogging or in the dark. This player if very sturdy. Virtually NO SKIPPING AT ALL. I played the CD upside down and moving the player left, right, and sideways and no fluxtuation in the sound occurred. This player is built right. BUT....Cons:-Design 2: ....Sony's choice for where you put the batteries to power the player is absurd!!! The battery compartment is actually located INSIDE THE CD PLAYER!!! That's right, right were you put your CD's in. Right under the lid!!! This is the most dumbest thing I've ever seen. Most battery compartments are either located on the side or on the bottom of the CD players, but this player has you putting the batteries under the CD lid. And UNDER THE CD ITSELF!!! Now, let's look at this logically. Your batteries run out of power, what do you do? Replace them by going through a quick two step process: 1) open battery compartment, take out old batteries 2) put in new batteries and close battery compartment. Simple! For this player you have to 1) Open the lid, TAKE OUT YOUR CD!!! 2) Open battery compartment and take out the old ones 3) Replace with new batteries, close the lid 4) Put the CD back in, close the lid, then press play! This is so dang ridiculous I had to laugh when I seen this for the first time. How are people who are walking on the street or jogging have the time to go through this long process, which has you actually taking out the CD every time you want to change your batteries. Meaning you'd have to actually stop walking cause I doubt you'd want to drop your cd which you'll have to either hold with your other hand or between your fingers. And to make matters worse, but not too worse, the anti-shock/skip button is located here also. What makes that not so bad is cause well the CD comes with the anti-shock on the "on" setting by default. I mean who wants to listen to skipped music and have to go back and forth inside the CD lid all the time.Conclusion: What? You still here? You've got a player that:1) Has good sound2) Plays CD-R/RW CD's3) Won't Skip4) Comes with nice Accessories5) And Will last you a while.Your search is over. Just buy and be happy.
don't waste ur money get a technic 1200 or a numark ttx or the stanton 150.
I got my first atomic clock from these guys a few years back for a present and its awesome!! Still working like a charm, and telling perfect time here in the Mountain Zone. And it even knows when to go in and out of daylight savings time so other than batteries, I don't have to touch that thing ever because it takes care of its self...............PERFECTLY!!!Great clock, recommend it to any and everybody! :)
Works just as it is supposed to, charges through Xbox even while you're in the middle of playing a game!
Great repair for my 17 inch laptop and it works just as good as the OEM. Would recommend if your Sony laptop's battery is dying out.
Nice battery for portable devices. Not too big. Lasted four hours with my boys' RCA dvd player including head sets.
I had been looking for a small tripod to hold an SLR and this one did fine - even with an extended lens. I do wish that the connection to the camera came off like some tripods can, so that I could quickly switch to handheld, but overall I'm happy with it.
ive had my ipod nano for about 5 months now and i love it. ive never had any problems with it, and i take it everywhere i go. it holds up to 1000 songs,pictures,and lyrics. the sound is amazing and the ipod is so easy to use you barely have to read the instructions. i'd recommend an ipod to anyone who wants an mp3 or a way to take your music with you. it also holds up to 24 hrs. worth of battery power, which is gr8 because you can use it for so long without charging it. like i said, gr8 ipod!!!!
but everything was good. The cable arrived in good time and performed perfectly. I would certainly do business with these people again.
This is my second set of JBL speakers. The new design does not disappoint. They are decorative and the sound is great. There is a lot of base if you need it, and the high ranges are crisp. Sometimes it takes several touches to change the volume using the sensor on the right speaker.
This was purchased as a replacement since I lost the Dongle for my previous one and could not buy just a replacement Dongle.
I have been lovin' the iPod since Christmas of 2002.I wanted this so badly but I got a Samsung Yepp.I was dissapointed with the fact that it could only hold up to 40 songs.Then,I moved onto the Archos Jukebox.It was a nice device but still not what I was looking for.When I graduated I finally got the iPod.I was speechless until later that day.Ok forget my life story go on to this.It is really easy to use.I'm a member of the youth club and I am able to use it.Y eah I might just be a regular smart kid.Plus,it holds over 3,500 songs.I have Smashing Pumpkins,KISS,Rage Against the Machine,The Simpsons,Sonic Youth,Marilyn Manson,Gorillaz,White Stripes and Zwan on this thing and not even half of it is filled up.Lastly,it's interaction with the computer.I am a Windows user and I use MusicMatch.Still easy but iTunes may be better.But I don't know everything.You can take all of your music and all of your playlists and transfer it onto your iPod using MusicMatch or iTunes,and then unplug and just go.Well that is my story of how I got the iPod.A totall reccomendation,I highly,highly reccomend this.
The Microphone quality is very bad for this product compared to other headsets I have in the same price range. I will keep this as a backup but hope to never have to use it.
I know that this not a $300 or $600 dollar mic set, and I wasn't expecting that kind of quality from a $160 wireless microphone set. I read the reviews and thought this would be a quality replacement for the $50 "eBay" wireless mics I was using. I was videotaping a conference, and my cheap mics were getting a lot of interference from various sources such as all the cell phones in the audience (you could hear the occasional tones from the GPRS signals). So I ordered this Azden WMS-PRO set.When I opened the package I was in shock - PLASTIC! The hand held mic was junk plastic, just like the stuff you would find at the dollar store. I have a drawer of this China junk I don't use. And the transmitter and receiver were cheap plastic to match. Seriously? $160 for cheap plastic?OK, this thing had good reviews, someone must have thought this was a good deal so I tried it out.Setting it up was easy, just be careful not to break off the battery doors or this set become worthless. The cheap plastic hinges are a serious liability.The cheap plastic EX-413 handheld mics is junk. You have to hold it in front of your mouth for it to work. And the lav mic wasn't much better.Doing a sound test in my living room the sound kept cutting out about 50% of the time. I mean the transmitter and receiver were literally 15 feet apart and this thing couldn't maintain reception. Plus the belt clip on the transmitter is (what else?) glued on cheap plastic that I was afraid would break off.Fortunately, I had time to order a Audio-Technica mic and have it delivered overnight shipping. It was $30 less, and was of a higher quality manufacturing, and worked flawlessly both in testing, and at the conference.EVALUATION: Cheap plastic, poor construction, poor performance.RATING: DO NOT BUY
I love these headphones. I have had them for about 3 years, still work perfectly!!! No problems what so ever. they are sooooooo durable. I have dropped them, stepped on them, taken them to the gym, everything. They are so great. The sound is amazing. You havent heard your music until you listen to it on BOSE. It brings out things you have never heard before. They are worth every penny. Just get them!!!
I received this unit on time as promised. I hooked up my entertainment center the day I received it. It is very solid and set up was fairly easy. I recommend this Power Center to anyone that is looking to protect their entertainment system.
After purchasing several other adapters in an attempt to set up a network between a PC and TIVO, I finally found one that worked. This adapter allows TIVO, via a USB port, to connect to a PC via a LAN port, and hence to download program viewing information via ethernet as opposed to via a telephone jack. Further, it allowed me to play music from my computer in my living room over the speakers connected to my TIVO.
I just purchased this digital camera and the easy share dock to recharge it and I love it. The set up is very easy and the software is simple to install. In just minutes i was taking pictures and transferring them to my computer.The Kodak Easy Share system makes sharing photos, printing, emailing and compiling an album simple. Transferring photos to the computer is accomplished in a touch of a button. Editing is also a breeze with the provided software.The quality of pictures is also first rate..i have taken indoor and outdoor pictures..even movies. The Easy Share dock is a great place to keep your camera and make sure it is charged and ready to go. I did not buy the easy share printer yet..but it probably will be my next purchase.All in all, this is a great camera for your money..even amateur photographers will find this easy to use, edit and share your pictures.
You might think I'm sour because mine just crapped out after 18 months (whereas I have the same amp and EQ I bought in 80 and 81, respectively....), but this just isn't worth the money. I bought the floor model, and every time I burned a CD, I wished I'd bought a more expensive model.First of all, it doesn't have a recording volume pot, so you have to run it through a tape deck or something that does, so you can balance mix CD's to a consistent volume (in other words, different things are ORIGINALLY recorded at different volumes, particularly LP's vs. CD's. When you put a song from each back to back, it's really bad, unless you can balance the incoming volume. Which you can't with this.)Also, even though the manual says you can do this, you can't make an exact copy of a CD. It ALWAYS puts a one second gap between cuts. So, if you're copying a symphony, there will always be a | break between movements. Or, heaven forbid you score a bootleg of a concert... Your only options are one 80 minute track, or lots of applause and cheering | and lots of applause and cheering bertween songs.Recording is cumbersome, as well, but I've already bored you enough.Finally, I almost always got "recovery" errrors... Don't know what they are, but it was disturbing.I made some GREAT CD's with this, and was excited to buy it, but, all in all, I was disappointed that I spent $150 on it, and will definitely pay more for better features, and more convenience.
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.
Don't waste your money on this product. Shortly after purchasing (but after the return-time-frame) this product started making loud noises, vibrated the object it was on and within less than a year, broke. Try another company and avoid SmartDisk. I'd like to return it but how can I salvage any of the private files that might be able to be accessed (by those who know how to do it)?? I can't so I feel I can't return it without risking that. Use another company. I hear Western Digital makes a very good product.
I bought the Streetpilot for my teenager who uses it all the time: driving is now far less stressful because the navigation is taken care of by the Garmin. It is extremely simple to use and exceptionally reliable: it has not given wrong directions to date, so using the Streetpilot provides a level of comfort and confidence to the driver. The screen is easy to see and read without distracting the driver's attention to the road.This has been an excellent investment and a major relief to me as the mother of a new driver! I am probably going to buy one for myself next.
Very portable and does the purpose, I like to use this on my laptop since I prefer a mouse than the flatform. Highly recommendable if you travel with it and not much room around the computer.
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.
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'm very happy with my iMP-400, I was worried about some bad reviews about the battery life, but it has been working very good for me. In my first trip, the battery lasted 12 hours. In my second travel of 7 hours, the MP400 continued working well. I Only use it in my car, so, the headsets are not a problem for me. I don't know if the others are having problems reading discs with MP3 in directories. To the MP400 tooks like 1 minute to read a CD with 139 songs stored in different subfolders before beginning to play the music. For me, it's too much time. So I had to burn again my MP3s but without folders, and after pressing play, the MP400 immediately began to play the songs. That is the only "but".
This is my second WRT55AG, the first one I send it back, because it was not wooking as it should. When the second arrive, I replace the firmware with the one they just release, so I don't know if the problem was releated or not to the fw.Linksys have not release yet the g compilant firmware, and the does not tell you when will that be.Linksys need to do a good job with the firmware, to make this product work as it supose to do it.
I bought this router after having problems with a similar competitor's router that kept failing sporadically about every two days. I can't return it becuase I have tried to live with it and fix it for 9 months. Huge headaches.I have had the RT314 for two weeks. I set it up in about an hour, established a VPN connection with my office immediately and that connection has been live since then.I know that ease of setup and advanced features are nice. My previous router had them both, but what you really want is a piece of network equipment that you install and forget because it is rock solid. The last thing I want to do when I get home is screw around with networking equipment or worry that my work email won't work when I need it.The RT314 is a capable piece of equipment that performs its job very reliably. I recommend it.
This camera has all the features an avid photog might want, but the simplicity of a point-and-shoot camera... and the price was right on Amazon... $50 cheaper than all the other tech stores I shopped. Great style, great size, and great quality. Sony does it right!
I just love my iPod. It took awhile to figure out the software, but I got it working. It's so small and light... very handy.
This cable is a necessity when you want to back-up your M100 on your computer. I have also found that it is a lot easier to type my schedule and addresses on my computer and then sync with my Palm because I don't have the folding keyboard.
I bought this to use with Skype. I work out of my home making phone calls, so it's important that I can be heard, and that the quality is good. The first day I used the headset, it worked fine. Today is the second day, and I could barely get the mike to pick up my voice. I could get it to a level where someone would have to strain to hear me, but only by actually touching the mike to my lips, and then you get the pops and crackles on your p's and s's. I'm very disappointed, as I'm usually a Logitech fan.
Alright, I bought this product after going through many options. I had been using Creative inspire series (4.1 and later 5.1) for almost 5 yrs.It was sort of quite difficult to drop creative and go for logitech. But the purchase of this product lived up to the mark after I started using them. I am running these speakers on my HP notebook with Creative X-fi extreme audio notebook card and I am really amazed with the performance of combination of these 2 products.In the past I've seen that most of the speakers surrendered to creative sound card's bass booster and used to crack the sound. But this one pitches in with a thumping woof and feels like a live recording.I could open only 30% of the total volume and they were aloud for the neighbours.The control Unit adds extra spice to the use of product with a handy and simple remote to control the settings.Below are the pros and consPros1. Loud and clear output compared to other in 5.1 range.2. Stylish design.3. Control unit operations.4. Connectivity to other devices (iPod, DVD, CD player, TV) is extremely simple.Cons.1. Saw few reviews about the Fuse on the woofer blowing up. Personally haven't got that issue so far butI feel if power on/off managed properly with the help of spike card, it should not be a trouble at all.
I have owned this product since it first came out and have never had problem number one with it. I recently accidently fried the speakers when my generator put 220V to them. I am replacing this system after five years with the same system because you can't get the same sound out of something in this price range. Love these speakers.
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.
I use these batteries with my Canon Powershot SD700, and then I upgraded to the SD800is. Works like a charm and I actually prefer it over the OEM battery as it lasts a lot longer (compare milliAmp/hr ratings). On a recent vacation to Hawaii, one of these batteries lasted almost 2 days before the warning light started flashing. This included ~250 pictures (maybe 40% w/flash), some movies, and power consumption on reviewing the pix.
This product is great. I've only used it twice, but it is a really cool product and works great. I highly recommend it.
I have had this stand for about 9 months and I must say this is best stand for the Macbook Pro 15". I use my computer on my desk and the standprovides the proper height when using the screen on the macbook. Also one of the main reasons I purchased this stand is to keep my macbooksafe from accidental spills (coffee). The ergonomic styling, aluminum construction is second to none to the other stands I researched.Overall this stand has been one of the best investments one can make when using a macbook pro.
If you want a reliable Network Attached Storage device, this is NOT the unit for you. If you google "NSLU2 problems," you'll find many reports of the unit freezing up unexpectedly.As far as I can tell, this is the result of the unit overheating. For me, the unit will become unavailable on the network when I either a) start a large file transfer, or b) turn on the unit's built-in backup system. This backup system is a nice idea, since it allows you to connect two drives to the NSLU2, and have one automatically duplicate itself on the other at a pre-determined time.But good intentions are wasted when the backup job fails due to the unit freezing up. During the winter, this wasn't a problem for me, since I don't keep my house very warm during the night. But now that Spring is here, and the weather is warmer, this piece of junk is freezing up daily.And to make matters worse, you have to re-boot the unit to bring it back online, but the power button is unresponsive in turning the unit off. You have to actually pull the power and then plug it back in.Linksys does not acknowledge the problem, so you are on your own with it. Heck, you can do what one guy that I read about does...he runs a blow dryer on Cold to cool the unit while running big file transfers. Personally, I'm not interested in blowing 15-30 minutes five or six times a day that way.Good luck if you buy one. Caveat emptor.
got sick for 11months other ppl took over hm never recieved this item. I wwant my card on file credited asap....i cant believe this. when i contacted my son he explained it never came, we moved within 2 wks because of my illness. were now in miami....
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 bought this product for my desk at work. It is near perfect! My flat screen monitor fits on top with enough extra room to store my keyboard for when I need a little extra desk space. The area underneath the stand is spacious enough for my sticky notes, hand lotion, etc. So my desk looks neater. Now I can sit up straight and have the middle of the screen at eye level, no more scooching down in my chair. Being able to sit up for the 7+ hours that I am at my desk has made my back and neck hurt less.
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.
This USB Cable includes a filter and works very well when I reload maps on my Garmin Nuvi. I recommend using one of the USB ports on the back of your desktop computer, while using a front port my map download failed and the Garmin Tech had me switch to a rear port then everything worked perfectly.
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
We purchased the speakers for a Panasonic monitor we have and have thoroughly enjoyed them. The quality is wonderful and the speakers are great.
This just about sums it up. VGA cable arrived on time,in good shape, and works very well. Used it to connect a netbook to a 32in TV for a product demo at a fair and it worked very well.
This Bluetooth mouse works great with my Dell Bluetooth enabled laptop. Having BT frees up a USB port for something else.The installation would have been a breeze if Logitech had thought to include the BT password in the documentation. After installing the driver the Dell BT card found the mouse but the mouse wouldn't move the cursor on the screen. A call to Logitech tech support (which was excellent) fixed the issue quickly. For those of us who have never purchased a BT product before the standard password/key is 0000. Apparently I should have known that but I must have been out sick that day :)The laser sensor works great on just about any surface. I've used it on a mouse pad, fabric covered arm chair, wood desktop, plastic table top, and even the front of my shirt while working in a cramped space. The on off switch is nice to save on battery life.If you're looking for a truly cordless/dongle free mouse and your PC/laptop is BT enabled, I highly recommend this mouse.
I purchased this from amazon in april 2004. It must have been lost. Over the last 3 months my son got maried, and I sat at the Kitchen table and I noticed a familar camera case. I asked whose it was and my teen agers said "It's yours DaD!" They found it in my now married son room. I was Perplexed. It was all there. The camera, xd card, charger, rechargabled battery. So I charged it up and it is back in service again. It is sturdy, takes great photos, I know it is only 4 megapexils but I do not care. Brand new condition. I have a vague memory of useing it, but when I looked it up they where going for near $200.00. Over all a great deal. Oh the really funny part. It had photos of mt now teenagers building a igloo in the winter. Thanks to Amazon and Olypus!
This product works perfectly fine and I received it in the mail pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend this product to everyone with a laptop computer. I hooked it up to my LCD tv and the picture was great. You do need a AV cable for sound though. This cable is only for video.
I bought this camera for my family as a "happy snapper", at the same time as spending months looking for a new semi-professional camera for myself.I tested semi-professional Nikon's, Lumix and several others for myself, but gave up after feeling that I would need to spend a large amount to get the quality I needed. Anything else would be a compromise.In the meantime the family needs a small camera. Bought an Olympus mju 725. Nice pictures, but very awkward to use it, everything is on the menu, not external dial, so taking a quick movie is nearly impossible, buried away as scene mode #25 ! Crazy.I was desperate to buy a camera same price as Olympus which I ended up returning to the store. I always knew Canon were decent, but never considered buying at the lower end. Well, I bought this one, took a few sample shots...and now I use it more than my family!The quality of image is excellent in all situations, normally at the auto setting. Manual overide lets me play to my heart's content, but to be honest the auto is very good.Video clips are very decent at 30fps, albeit occupy a lot of space as a consequence of the quality.Flash re-charge can take a few seconds so consecutive flash photos are not too feasible, although consecutive photos in normal light are not problem at all, I think 2.5 fps. Excellent for sports and action.The piece de resistance is the 6x zoom lens with optical stabiliser, it really works excellently for those zoom shots for sports. Close ups using macro are excellent, down to just a very few short centimetres, amazing.While this camera is fairly small, it is not one of those class of really compact. However they do not have the same quality of this one or are really awkward to use.This one is a great balance of size, cost, functions and great quality. Does not look sexy, but it's the quality that counts.I could write loads more in detail, but one last point, it runs off rechargeable or normal alkaline AA batteries so you can always keep powered up wherever you travel and not worry about carrying a specialist charger and battery pack with you - great !I wonder if I will ever get around to searching for that expensive semi-professional camera while this great little Canon delivers most things that I need !!!
Why is this thing listed at $208!? Should I take mine to Antiques Roadshow?I've had one for a number of years but I guess they wear out. In any event I find the cursor gets a little unstable and can jump about and some inadvertent touches also create a problem. I have found that cleaning the ball and the "cup" can help but does not cure everything and it reverts to bad behavior fairly quickly. Resetting the speed, etc. on the control panel does not seem to be much help.Because I have arthritic hands and wrists this is more comfortable for me, minimizes required desk space and interference with documents I am working from, and with experience it can be quicker and more accurate; a sing flick of my index finger can often get my cursor immediately to the spot it needs to be.I was looking to replace mine (which I am using right now) but the listed price ($70 and up used can't be right).
Hey, they're CAT5 heads, nothing else to say really.I had no issues whatsoever, and they were easy to crimp like any other heads.
Very happy with my purchase of Pixma MP600. Good color, scanning, great for printing digi images.
Overall, the Helix lives up to being the new generation of XM recievers. I especially like the option of being able to store my own MP3s on the unit as well as recording XM content either by time frame or on a song by song basis. The only problem here is that sometimes the fades are cut off when recording a song.Those of us familiar with XM know that the units do not work well indoors unless connected to the antenna from the home kit. The car antenna seems to work fine, on a par with my Delphi MyFi unit. The built in antenna on the Helix is marginal. I have been able to get a decent signal by positioning the unit, however, when walking or moving about the reception is definitely intermittent. This is where my pre recorded MP3 and XM content comes in handy.I would have rated the unit higher if the Helix were not falsely advertised as being able to transmit to an FM receiver from both the home and the car docks. Prior to purchase, I even went as far as downloading the manual which specifically states that the unit has this feature. This is simply not true in that the unit transmits FM from the car dock only.I am enjoying the Helix, but object to having to purchase an FM transmitter for home use.
Fantastic must have lens for any four thirds camera, especially Olympus. I mainly use as portrait lens, but also excellent for macro. I wish Olympus made a similar fast prime that was 25mm or wider. Optics and build quality are both excellent.
This is a good AA and AAA charger. I've purchased two of these over the past year. The bundled 2700mAh AA batteries each time were defective - couldn't hold a charge more than a couple of days. I got good, free service from Sony in getting the defective batteries replaced with working 2500mAh ones.As for this item's 'lousy everything' rating: So if I give 'lousy everything' a 1 star rating if I don't agree (i.e. it's bad at being lousy at everything) but 5 stars if it is really good at being 'lousy at everything'? Doesn't the normal star rating for a product offer one's opinion on the overall 'lousy-ness' albeit in reverse fashion?
No problems. Housings seem snug where they are molded into the wire. No discernible shorts or opens. Thumbscrews are typical.
We purchased this GPS to use for our move across the country. The first one we purchased worked for about 2 days then simply would not turn on. After following the troubleshooting guide, it still would not turn on so we exchanged it for another of the same. This one worked for about 2 weeks and ended up doing the same thing. We exchanged it for a Garmin and are much happier.I agree with the other reviewers who stated that the maps are out of date. To say the least! There is a big shopping area that has got to be at least 6 years old in our neighborhood, but the ONE showed it to be nothing! Many of the newer roads, POI's and addresses were not on the map. Even when we were at home, the ONE showed us to be parked in a field and the apartment complex we live in is 10 years old! Also the GPS was slow to find the satellites.We happen to be moving to CA, so I'm glad I read the review about not being able to mount things to your windshield. The tomtom ONE does not come with nearly as many accessories as the Garmin, and you can only mount it to the windshield, which I didn't really like anyway.We paid more money for the Garmin, but it is definately worth it!
This was an upgrade for me, I had been in the market for several months and after many experiments with different brands and different features, the Panasonic DMCFZ50 Lumix won me over. Its very compact, sleek, lots of features, light (compared to others in the same category), and the pictures are unbelievable! The only con i have with it is there are so many features you really have to play around with it you just can't jump in and start taking wonderful pictures. The user guide is great but you really need to set down with it and view all your options.ENJOY!
I couldn't get the pre-n card to work with Belkin's Wireless Client Utility software either. I called tech support. The lady was very kind and patient. We rebooted, uninstalled, reinstalled ect but to no avail. She said someone would call me within the next 48 hours. That time has not yet elapsed. I already had Boingo on my laptop but I had trouble getting a web page up until I replaced the Belkin pre-n card with my old Linksys 54G card. I was able to pull up web pages. I went to Cnet's bandwidth meter at http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html and found I had the same speed as Tech Addict described--above T1 and below T3. Then I replaced the Linksys card with the Belkin pre-n card. For some reason, I was suddenly able to pull up web pages via Boingo. My connection with the Belkin card was the same as Tech Addict's--above T1 and below T3.I wonder if I need the Belkin card since I get the same results with my old Linksys 54g. At school, my connection with the Linksys card is rather poor. If the Belkin pre-n card performs better there, I will want to keep it. I've heard that institutions often use b routers and that g cards might not perform well on such networks. I was going to buy a cheap b card for school, before I found out about Belkin pre-n performance. It appears that I have some more investigating to do.When Belkin's tech support calls, I'll tell them about Tech Addict "Mark"'s comments. Hopefully they are already aware that there is a problem.I forgot to mention that I had called Belkin's tech support previous to the above mentioned incident, and a lady there helped me get up and running including the Client Utility. But, thereafter, my computer crashed for some reason. When I rebooted, the Client Utility kept telling me that it couldn't find my adapter-Belkin card. My computer had recognized the card and so had the Boingo program, but after repeated attempts, Belkin's Wireless Client Utility software never found its own pre-n wireless adapter.If you are replacing your router, by all means buy the Belkin pre-n F5D8230-4. Try it with your old wireless card before you buy Belkin's pre-n F5D8010 card, unless you know that you want a new card.
Installed a 50' dvi cable from my PC to a 24" lcd and had no image unless I changed the setting to an extra low resolution. Hooked up this unit and got a perfect 1920x1080 res on the monitor. I would have paid more for it if I could have found one made in USA. sad
I love this camera and have had it for a little over a year. My only complaint is that pictures taken by looking through the view finder come out slightly off center (while the monitor is accurate). I encountered this problem immediately after receiving the camera as a gift. After returning it, I encountered the same problem with the new camera. I wrote to Olympus and received no reply, which made the situation twice as aggravating. I love my camera and consider this problem a minor flaw, however I have likely made my last Olympus purchase.
Been using for over a year and have had no issues with this inexpensive charger. Have used to charge our Apple iPods.
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...?
In search of a machine that would be compact and efficient enough to serve as an all around tool, I researched several brands and models that are with-in the less than $250 price range.I've always find it cost effective to go to Costco to get prints off of my digital camera rather than print pictures on a color laser or inkjet printer, so photo quality was not a concern in my quest. I did however require an auto-document feeder, which comes in extremely handy when faxing pages and pages of documents.Dell had the A960, which is a spin-off of the Lexmark X6170. These printers caught my attention but upon reading the specifications (lack of fax memory), seeing it up-close and after inspecting the prints it produced, I had to find something better. I looked at and tested Brother's $149.00 entry to the &#34;all-in-one&#34; market but aside from having a slow fax modem (14.4kbps), plasticky and flimsy looking, the prints were not too good either. Personally, I prefer Epson printers because of overall performance, print quality and design, but since Epson's all-in-one does not come with fax capabilities, I turned to HP.HP offers several all-in-one models with auto-document feeder to choose from starting from this 5500 series all the way to the 7100 series, which cost a lot more. I did not need the built-in card readers, wanted a very small overall footprint and wanted something affordable so I chose the HP5510v. I tried the 6100 series as well and aside from having more on-board buttons it slightly has an edge over the 5510 in terms of print quality. Bear in mind though that I had the prints inches away from my face trying to compare and scrutinize the differences. In the end $100+ difference between the 2 was more noticeable.I have Win XP on my machine and I would have to say that setup was simple and easy enough if you follow the setup poster to the letter. Other reviewers had issues with driver setup and had to call HP customer support and got connected to a tech person in India, which in the end caused more problems. I'm guessing that because we've been so accustomed to hooking up the new device first before installing the driver/software, people tend to do just that. With the 5510, you have to begin installation of the printer driver/software using the CD first, and then wait until it instructs you to connect the printer to your PC. So make sure you read the instructions carefully.The install CD uses a chunk of your hard disk space if you want everything installed. You can however opt to have just the drivers installed. Doing so will save you hundreds of Megs. You can also download installers from the HP website. I did that and burned the drivers on a CD just incase, but the supplied install CD worked just fine.After installing the driver/software, I was able to do pretty much everything the all-in-one promised. However, I have not tested the fax function yet. I also noticed after installation that by pressing the scan button repeatedly, it cycles through my PC's installed photo editing software even Word! This allows you to dictate the scanner where to send the scanned image immediately after scanning. The time and date on the printer's LCD screen also adjusted automatically based on the time and date I have on my PC!If you have an answering machine on the same telephone number, make sure you follow the manual on how to hook it up so that the fax machine can still receive faxes by &#34;listening&#34; to incoming messages and detect a fax tone while your answering machine is recording. I have yet to test this feature but I think HP did a great job and did everyone a favor by doing this.Prints from the 5510 surprisingly came out very nice looking even on draft mode and on plain paper. Scanning using the auto-document feeder is not the fastest but was not slow either. It produced a very crisp and clear scanned image directly onto my software of choice destination. Copying in fast mode produced a good enough copy of my son's colored school calendar, which is now held by a couple of magnets against our refrigerator door. Like I said, I will have to test the fax capabilities although it does sport a fast 33.6kbps modem and supports black and color faxing, enabling you to transmit and receive color faxes.All in all, I am very happy with this HP5510v all in one. However ...Cons:I knew it did not come with a USB cable so I had to get that before the printer arrived. Fortunately I knew where to get a USB cable cheaper as those things can run from $24 and up adding to the cost of the printer!When I was doing the pen alignment utility feature as per the printer's instructions, it could not find the pen alignment sheet on the scanner when I tried to follow the paper orientation as shown on the setup poster. I did that several times and no luck. I finally rotated the paper 180 degrees; the printer scanned it and finally said, &#34;alignment complete&#34;. It's funny because the same thing happened when I tested the pen alignment feature on one of the store's display model.The HP inks for this machine, as everybody else noted can cost a lot of money. So make sure you find the best deals when you shop for HP inks.Enjoy and HP(Happy Printing)!&#62;&#62;&#62;&#62;&#62;&#62; UPDATE: September 28, 2004 &#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;Faxing from the machine went without a hitch, and yes I used the auto document feeder!I also tried to fax from our office fax machine which allowed colored transmission. The 5510 received and printed it out in color and it looks as if someone had printed the document off of the PC. Yes it's that clear and in color! No more fuzzy fax!By the way, when I tried the color faxing experiment above, my answering machine picked up the call first, as it should, and after a few 'beeps' from the office fax, the 5510 took over the call and started receiving the fax. (You can read more about that inside the manual.) Happy Reading!
The cable came as expected. The video quality was suprisingly good i was contemplating whether to get hdmi or vga but the video quality of the cable sounds good enough already. There is a few kinks, sometimes the screen will have random lines however that is due to the computer and the screen you have displaying different solutions not because of the cable i suspect. overall good cable for the price would buy this one again if i need another one
The best brand name in home audio/visual cable accessories. This was the best price I found this quality.
We've been using this turntable under our 40" flatscreen for about 2 months now and it works great.
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.
This thing is a waste of money.Everything sucks.The charger will kill the life of your batteries over time. The batteries lose capacity with every charge cycle.I ended up buying theLa Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Charger, because the batteries that came with this charger AND my older NiMH kept dying prematurely.The La Crosse brought most of my older batteries back to life after reconditioning. They even rejuvenated the batteries in this package, but still only to about 70% of what the other batteries' capacity.The cost premium for the La Crosse is $25 ($45 - $20). But don't ask yourself if that charger is twice as good as this one. It's a question of getting a GREAT charger versus one that will kill your batteries. The La Crosse isn't twice as good, it's INFINITELY better.BOTTOM LINE: Do NOT waste your money on this charger!
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!
Product was ordered for a server project. It arrived on time and worked beatifully in the capacity for which it was order.
Okay, I have purchased this VCR and have received it. It's got some pros and cons.First for the pros...1. Better sound than regular Hi-Fi VCRs. Noticed some better effects with like echos and left or right channel voices.2. Sharper picture. Can't really tell if 400 lines are really there on Widescreen movies. But still, picture is better than with standard VHS. Using RCA cables. Probably better if I use S-Video cable, but my TV isn't S-Video compatible.3. FF and REW dial is kinda nifty. Two FF and REW scanning speeds. Rapid 360x FF and REW speed is awesome. Rewind a full tape in about a minute. Speed is adjusted as the weight on the spools change to prevent snapping at the end of tape.Cons1. No way to reset the counter to zero.
Sony Lithium Coin Battery CR2016My grandson found a 20 year old watch that was laying around in my computer room. The battery had died years and years ago but I couldn't throw it away. Then my 6 year old grandson found it and asked me to fix it so it would work agin. So I took it apart and found the battery to be dead .... Went to Amazon and searched for the Battery part # CR2016. I found it and it was unbelievably cheap ... so I ordered it, received it and put it in the watch .... It took overnight for the watch to reset itself but in the morning it was working like new!!Great Price, Great Delivery and Fast Too!
we recently purchased the printer for our camera and it has been awesome to be able to carry and print pictures right there while on vacation or right when we get home from a trip.
My experience with this product has been very frustrating. I purchased this scanner as a Christmas gift for my wife, specifically hoping to take advantage of the convenient 4-slide scan capabilities built in to the top lid. The net result has been anything but convenient. After about a week of wrestling with this thing, I've finally decided to return it. All of our experiences came about trying to use the scanner with Mac OS X. I don't know if the Windows XP experience is any better (but earlier reviews seem to indicate that it's just as bad).My problems have been almost entirely with the software. When I could actually get the product to work, the quality of the scans was pretty good. The resolution was fine, but slide scans came out a little darker than we'd hoped.Our initial experience was very frustrating. After following the instructions to connect the scanner and install the software, we pushed one of the buttons on the front of the scanner, and absolutely nothing happened. We were able to get software-initiated scanning to work, but not button-initiated scans. Strange. We disconnected and re-connected the scanner a couple times, and magically, it started working. That gave me a bad feeling, but we forged on.The configuration software was awkward at-best. The default settings for slide and photo negative scanning were set to 200 dpi, which is a completely useless setting for slide scans. Much higher resolution is needed for anything but tiny thumbnail images from slides or 35mm film negatives.We dove into the software to change these settings, and I was very disappointed. The various scanner settings for slide scans existed in two different locations in the software - one set of preferences for software-initiated scans, and one set for scans initiated by pushing the button on the front of the scanner. I could not come up with any scenario where I'd want these settings to be different, and the presentation of these options was very poor and confusing. My wife ended up wasting hours scanning slides with the wrong settings because we only changed them in one place, but not the other. User error? Sure. But the software made it a very easy mistake to make, even for an experienced computer user like myself.After realizing this error, and getting everything configured properly, we thought we were finally all set. Then, 12 scans later, my wife realized that the settings had somehow reverted to their original default settings! The scanner was once again scanning tiny 200x200 pixel images for our slides, and was ignoring our other settings.I expected that perhaps we had done something silly and hit a "factory reset" button or something, but on further investigation, I discovered that every time the scanner was unplugged from the wall, the settings were reverting themselves to the (terrible) factory defaults! This is rediculous. If you move the scanner, or unplug it, your software configuration changes?At this point, I stopped trying to make sense of it, and we decided to just return the thing. The convenience of the flip-top slide/negative lid was totally swept aside by the horrible, confusing, and broken software. HP support's web site had no reference to any of these problems, and no software updates were available. My patience ran out, and we'll be shopping for a new scanner tomorrow.
This plate costs half what you'd pay at most retailers. Quality is excellent and shipping was fast. But be prepared to spend 15 minutes assembling it, and another 30 minutes to install. Overall, this was a great purchase.
This is a great little power strip, convenient for travel. If I had one caveat, it would be that I wished the cord itself was longer, but that would probably make it less compact for travel. We used this with our laptops, Apple products, and accessories during a month of traveling and staying in different types of lodgings (various hotels and hospital)Pros:+small, plenty of outlets+reliable, worked perfectly throughout a month long trip overseasCons:-cord is a little short
I use the Telrad finder on my 8" SCT and 80mm refractor. The base for the finder is easy to mount on the scopes using the stick tape on the base. The three adjustment knobs make it easy to align the finder with the scope optically. The adjustable brightness of the recticle is great for centering the dimmer stars. I would not hesitate to recommend this finder to anyone.
This unit is sold to be used in a car but I purchased it to augment the low-end of a small PA system that I have. It has worked very well for that use. I power it with a 150 watt amp. I use a crossover so that it only produces frequencies below 125 hz. It is a true sub-woofer and produces a full sounding low end in small areas. Had I attempted this with a true "PA" sub-woofer, I would have had 4 times the money in it. Keep in mind this product was purchased and delivered to my door for less than $60. For the money, I am very pleased with this product.
So I bought these headphones, and they are really cheap and you don't even have to pay shipping, yo. And then I got 'em in the mail and put 'em on and they TOTALLY WORK. You like, plug 'em in your ipod or whatever and sound just comes flooding out, dude! They sound so cool and they got the lil' "L" shaped plug that doesn't break as much as the other kind. Basically these headphones are my new best friend. I named mine "Steve."Get these headphones, man.
This camera is pretty good for the price. I love the slim size! I bought this camera for my vacation this year and it took some pretty good pictures. Overall I am satisifed with the camera. As far as the battery life; its okay, but then again all digital cameras require alot of juice.
Iinstalled the signal booster as mycable modem is a long distance from the cable box of the sstreet and the signal was borderline. I do not have the equipment to measure the signal now however since I installed the booster I have not been losing my connection at the samee rate that I had been. Additionally, TV reception is noticably improved. I definitely recommend this item!
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
did not have the adaptor for the handset in box so could not use extended antenna while on vacation in remote areas.
One thing I've learned when buying a lens is to get the cover. The lens are quite expensive and this is next to getting insurance on them. They are protective and block out excess light allowing for more contrast photos. I have always purchased Canon brand hoods so I know the quality is the best and the fit is perfect... but they are pricey. The hood however, last as long or even longer than the lens will.
i'm so sad that a great company like kodak is making such a poor quality product such as the printer dock easyshare.i have had nothing but problems with it such as paper jams and it will not pick up the paper to feed.what a piece of #@!@.
I bought one of these last year, and in some ways it works. The digital tuner is nice, however it would randomly reset the date on the recorder, meaning that you'd often miss what you wanted to record.In an attempt to get it fixed, i sent it into the company last summer, they said it was backorderd....i asked for my money back and am still waiting. tech support is non-existent - it's been outsourced to some exceedingly polite people in Asia, and refunds are handled through a third party.I'd suggest that you try something else made by someone else, this one is a lemon, a fact that's only complicated by non-existent company support. And, even if i ever get my money back from RCA, i'm still out the shipping to send the defective merchandise back to them. All around a bad experience.
This cable worked okay for while, then the connection started getting a little bad, requiring me to have to twist and bend the cable to get sound from both channels to my stereo. Then after about a year of use the tip of the connector broke clear off in my wife's iPod, where it is now stuck rendering it unusable. I would warn people against using this cable in case it breaks in their mp3 player. There are much higher quality products out there and this isn't worth the $2.50.
1. For an Ethernet device, the web interface is _incredibly_ slow. We're talking a good 10 seconds just to load up any configuration page.2. Absolutely *HORRIBLE* CCD (the image sensor used to collect what's shown). For a device costing this much, I would expect a high-end CCD -- especially since it's advertised as a "security" device. Adjusting the resolution made it worse (see below). Bright lighting made no difference. I've seen CCDs this bad used in old (pre-2001) Logitech cameras; they're used solely for mass manufacturing (e.g. cheap).3. 640x480 shows signs of bad hardware dithering -- hundreds of white dots along the edges of things. Bright lighting, again, made no difference. Even 320x240 shows signs of dithering.4. Java interface lags behind by a good 1-2 seconds. This forces you to use the ActiveX component (which is properly syncd) -- however, the ActiveX component requires you to upload an .OCX file to an EXTERNAL webserver (it's not contained on the camera!).5. This device cannot get more than 15, MAYBE 20, frames a second. I can see how for a security device this would be a Very Bad Thing(tm).6. The latest firmware on D-Link's website is 1.26; the camera I bought from Amazon claimed to be 1.27. I find this mysteriously bothersome.Positives, on the other hand, include VERY easy setup, and an excellent base mount (made of steel) -- although it's intended to be screw-mounted, not sit on a desk. It's Ethernet connectivity is great though (why don't more vendors use Ethernet!?)But, for a device that costs this much, I would expect a LOT better quality.
I absolutely love it! I won't list specs in this review, but I like the fact that you can record audio/video and the limit is your memory stick. Also handy is the quick review of the last photo in the same settings you are in vs. having to switch the dial to the 'review' mode.I would highly recommend a 128M memory stick. 16M fly quickly especially in High Resolution.The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the zoom capability.. Don't let the digital 2X fool you. I would recommend sticking to the 3X optical zoom to get good photos.Also if your hands are big, get a bigger camera.A bientot.
I waited on hold for 45 minutes before getting to tech support. I was told that my unit had a "bad ROM" - it doesn't even boot up (no front panel lights come on at all when turned on - even though the FAN does come on). The support engineer didn't seem at all surprised to hear about this.Based on the other poor reviews here, I'm not sure I even want to exchange this for another unit.
Excellent product! From setup to operation is very easy for a person new in all this network. It has an excellent range that does not decrease the bandwidth of the connection!
well built ,great sound ,a little fun to get into walls but once you i got the brackets in,worth the money
This product was complete junk. It doesn't work the way it is supposed to, and when it DOES work, Half the screen was black. Bigger than I expected it to be and completely not worth the money I paid for it.
This armband barely covers my player. With this in mind, my Zen now has several scratches around the edges because the Kroo armband just doesn't provide sufficient protection. The velcro tidbits DO begin to fall off with minimal use. I've already lost one or two of them. They are only glued to the foamy substance that constructs the body of the case. The plastic screen is foggy, making it not so clear when glancing at the screen while jogging, lifting or whatever. Lastly, the pouch is poorly designed. The arm straps pull at the bottom corners of the plastic screen protector causing it to disconnect with the armband to a great degree. I love my Zen, but I recommend finding an armband or case that is STITCHED, not glued with Elmer's.
We did a lot of research for our 13 year old son a camera. This camera is a big improvement over what we could find for the money last year. Young boys have a hard time holding still long enough to take pictures and the image stabilization allows him to take great shots anyway. This is one of the few cameras that has imagine stablization in this price range, and it also has video with sound. Image stabilization is a must if you use zoom or you will have blurry pictures. My son loves taking his own videos and transferring them to his Sansa player. A lot of the competitors cameras are lacking one or both of those features. Pay close attention when shopping to whether or not there is sound with the video if you want to be able to video with the camera. I looked at reviews on cameras all the way into the $250 range and could not find one that was a better buy for the money than the 570 IS. For an adult however wanting to take pictures of children in plays and such, I would suggest the Cannon S3. It has a more powerful zoom, a flip out screen that swivels, and a true view finder.Don't forget to buy a good High Speed memory card for faster transfers from camera to card. You will also want rechargeable batteries since the camera only runs off of two batteries.
this product works very well and is easy to use. I am happy that I bought it
The: 1500 Watts Heavy Duty 110V-220V Step Up / Down Voltage Transformer Converter for Worldwide Use - Model VOD 1500 2Way was a great price, fast delivery, worked wonderfully first few short uses, then unexpectedly died with same equipment use, just minutes after start-up. I was using this device to power a 1200 watt stage-light with 1400 watt power regulator. Seems like something minor inside is malfunctioning. Manufacturer hopefully will quickly find the problem and fix it. Then this will be a great product.VCI team suggested I was overloading the unit...ha...it was a manufacturing defect, I fixed myself! Just go to Radio Shack and get a soldering iron, electronic solder and maybe a $5.00 volt / ohm meter to find break in wire, and fix it yourself, (don't forget to unplug it first...lol)FOUND THE PROBLEM INSIDE THE UNIT!Hi, VCT team,Earlier I sent a reply about the faulty 120 - 240 transformer. I read other feedback statements and thought of what happened to my unit, and figured out what was wrong. I have built and wired transformers myself, in the past, and took it upon myself to fix the problem. Two things were wrong inside, (I realize I voided the warranty, opening the unit, but I hate it when simple issues cause so much delay...,). First thing I noticed, a cold solder joint on the fuse holder itself had failed and the wire completely separated. Second, the fuse holder itself could barely hold the fuse, and didn't stay screwed in properly. Just before failure, I was getting 'flickering'...another 'clue'.I soldered the wire back on the terminal, and added a tiny drop of solder to the fuse holder threads and adjusted the retaining spring. Now the Transformer works better than ever. Great product with this fix! I suspect the other similar customer noted failures could be remedied in a similar manner. See included photos.Your Welcome!
I have had my Nomad Jukebox since the end of June with no problems. I was at the checkout with an iPod, watching it and all its accessories for a PC add up to nearly $600 and gulping. Before finishing the transaction, which was rubbing me wrong anyway, I went back to the small electronics department at Best Buy and happened to run into a Creative rep, who showed me the Zen Jukebox and how to use it. It came with everything for only $240! The reason I hadn't seen it before is because it wasn't displayed with all the Apple products. I'm SO glad I bought it. It has replaced the 6 CD changer in my car because I use an old tape player adaptor with it from an old portable CD player. I bought some Creative speakers for $50 and mounted them in my bedroom with which to use the Jukebox, so it has replaced a huge boombox I used to have in there. I used it in the car for a 980 mile x 2 trip to Oregon and the battery never ran out. It is a VERY GOOD PRODUCT, but you must handle it with care. Yes, the headphone jack is a bit touchy and not great for jogging, but this is NOT A WALKMAN, this is a mini hard drive and needs to be treated with care. AND, LAST PIECE OF ADVICE....if there is the option to buy a service plan wherever you shop, BUY IT--whether you buy a Jukebox or an iPod. It isn't because they are destined to break, but they are delicate, and getting the service plan is just good sense, good insurance, and you'll kick yourself later if something does go wrong and you don't have one. Happy shopping--buy the Zen Jukebox if you're money conscious.
This generation of ipods is by far the best. Who cares about the ipod video when you can't even upload dvd's you own. The sound quality is superb. Even better, you don't have the lag that comes with all ipods that have hard drives.(Everything other than the ipod suffle and nano) Having had the 40gb fourth generation ipod, I have come to learn that you don't need to waste $399.99 when by the time you fill it up, it would be broken(mine broke within two years and I only had about 250 songs in my library)Finally, the Ipod nano is much more reliable because there are no moving parts which means no skipping!!
Not much to say about this. It's what it is and does what it does. Microsoft, great job with this product.Why negative 1 star you ask? Because its not free.
First off, as a graphic designer, I can't really recommend this keyboard. The spacing, the keyboard's "hump", and the split keys makes it really hard to use Photoshop short cuts easily. However, it's a great keyboard for typing, and working with writing documents. I'm pretty sure it increased my typing speed after about 3 weeks of use.Now let me get to my review of this keyboard.At first I really hated the keyboard. I really didn't like how the keyboard split up, but my wrist was hurting, so I needed an ergonomic keyboard. Out of the box, the space bar was stuck, and was really hard to push down as I type. However, after about a week of usage, it loosen and you're able to type at normal speed without consciously pushing the space bar down harder.All in all it's great keyboard for typing, and it helped with my wrist pain. I'd recommend this keyboard for anyone that is having a wrist problem, or need a great ergonomic keyboard.
This pen cleaned my lens beautifully, but I wasn't sure if it was the correct brand because of a floral design flagged by another reviewer and Chinese characters on the packaging. So I left a neutral rating. The seller then called my cell within one minute of my review (that he even has my cell # is a surprise to me). He promised it was the actual LensPEN brand and told me to change my rating to positive. I've changed my rating because I do love the results of the pen, but I did NOT appreciate being strong-armed into giving a positive rating. I no longer trust the Amazon rating system.
Finally dropped this one fatally. Owned it for 2 years and dropped it many times - so its robust! Used it for some yummy macro work - always handy due to small size. I used to lug a big 35mm film camera (still do at times) - and while this does not compare in image quality (sort of like comparing apples and oranges), it has something very distinctive and attractive all the same. Colors are warm, tonal range is not bad, and highlights don't blow out so much the way many of these little point and shoot cameras seem to (losing detail in the bright spots). I can shoot dozens of pix and select the best (get the biggest memory card you can find, or carry a spare). It is wonderful for natural light - flowers, and even people, but, as with digital Point and shoots in general, the shutter lag will cause you to "lose the moment" quite a lot - so you have to be prepared to shoot a lot of pix - esp if you prefer candid. Because you are not holding a giant gleaming lens in peoples faces, through which you must peer like a scientist, but instead glancing casually down at a small screen while you click away silently (yes you can turn off that fake shutter noise) - candid shots can be really great.But its digital, so sort of like a painting - rich colors, but don't expect the razor sharpness of a high end lens. That said the macro is very pleasing on this, and the detail remarkable, and the ease of use invites picture taking, so - you will end up well pleased I expect. The one down side to Canon in general is the manner in which they pack 20 pounds of features into a 10 pound package - the controls are small and fiddly - and will take some time and practice to figure out how to find your manual set options. Read the manual if you want to miss nothing - I rarely did and wished I had as some features did not become apparent until after months of use.Only thing I might wish for would be a rechargeable battery, a less slippery housing to prevent dropping, an internal system so it knows the date and time without being reset with every battery change, and a grippier design - almost too small. A faster lens/more glass - lets in more light - but this is minor, the lens is pretty great actually. I probably need to treat it with more care but definitely got my moneys worth from this little camera.
This a great reader. Highly recommend. Easy to use and transfers pictures very fast.
I purchased my Zen in the summer of 2006 and have used it just about everyday since, it's now January of 2009. At the time I was looking for something less expensive and hyped as the Ipod but on the same par. My Zen has always been great whether it be creating play lists for parties, jogging around the park, riding to work, to simply enjoying listening by myself. It has also been great to have a fm radio anyplace. Several times I enjoyed being at a football game while being able to listen to commentary. The embedded microphone was also very useful. From recording jam sessions on the fly to lectures in class it did the job (Although not the best job)I have seen that the battery life has gone down, however the same happens to any rechargeable device. The only real problem ever was the freezing of the device on occasions, which is easy fixed by reseting through the hole on the bottom. But the heavy casing has saved my [...] many times.Last summer I went to visit my family and found that they all had creative mp3 players as well. When ever the day comes that mine bites the dust I will be upgrading to another creative zen for sure.
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.
Seems to be pretty much plug-and-play. But I cannot get it to read a 64 MB Sandisk smartmedia card. It reads Compact Flash and Secure Digital. Can't find any online support, and the manual has nothing of any help.
My PIXMA ip6000d arrived yesterday, and I have only printed three photos so far--two from a digital camera and one from a scanned print. But I am ecstatic and amazed at the quality I see. These photos are better prints than I have received from photo labs recently! The clarity of one image of my pet cockatiel on my shoulder is so detailed, that the texture of my t-shirt fabric is visible! Absolutely astounding!Two of the photos I've printed were both taken with a Canon digital camera, but the third was from a B&W; print scanned to my computer, and I can't tell the difference from the scanned print-out to the original photograph. In this case, I feel that regardless of your brand of digital camera, quality will still be outstanding.My plans are to use this printer specifically for photo printing, so right now, I can't speak for document quality, but if you're looking for a photo-only printer, go no further. I can't recommend this printer highly enough.
Will get you anywhere you want to go with ease!! Great product, would highly recommend..
Received product on 13 February, and within the hour, it was already back in the box, with an RMA#. It never even made it to the car, much less the front door. Product received was in sealed package, but at least part of the product was NOT new.Digital display face area was well worn, with numerous scratches in multiple directions, and the plastic film covering was peeling away from the edges of the face. Looks more like a defective unit got returned to the factory, and they put the old display into a new body.***Update 19 Feb 2009- Received replacement, and it looked almost as bad as the first one. Markings weren't apparent through the clear packaging, but once you pull the transmitter out, they're obvious. I was very careful to open the package from the side, and make sure that the face didn't make contact with the packaging when I took it out, to rule out the packaging being the cause of some of the scratches. This one's going back for a refund. With two nearly the same, it appears that Coby is trying to cut corners, and costs. Not a healthy business strategy. Five stars for Amazon's speedy replacement service, 0 for Coby.
When it comes to closed headphones under $100, especially for use with a computer or MP3 player, the DT 231 is my favorite. Although it looks a bit plasticky, the sound quality is stellar for the price -- balanced top to bottom with a "warm" presentation and good bass response (despite the previous reviewer's comments). The DT 231's upper-treble detail isn't quite as clear as that of Sennheiser's HD 280 and Sony's MDR-7506, but it's also not as harsh as those models can be; I find the DT 231's presentation to be a great match for harsh sources such as computers or portable players with MP3 files.The DT 231 is also comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time. (I'm not sure what the previous reviewer expected in terms of fit: I haven't seen a full-sized headphone that doesn't mess up your hair ;-) )On the other hand, the DT 231's earcups are on the small side, so those with large ears may find that the earcups don't completely surround their ears.
I have never had any problems with this DVD player besides a rare pause between seens (which I have seen on many DVD players of about the same price range/quality). Many people seem to be trashing this DVD player and maybe they have good reason, but I have owned mine for about two years and have had no problems with the unit or its ability to ready DVDs, CDs, CDRs, or CDRWs.
I take this power strip with me when I travel. I'm often the most popular guy in the airport terminal. It folds up small and is light enought to carry around.Nice touch: The LED on the plug so that I can immediately determine that the electric outlet is live. Much better than relying on the laptop to tell me that it's getting power.
A great camera... Excelent. i buyed it for crismus, and it was good. love the design and photo is good. it looks secksy and dubbed out it is black and hotte love my Samsung NV3 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Advance Shake Reduction its so damn good its not even funny get this camera or ill beat you up, make you take your socks off and anver put them back onnn
These do not last as long as OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridges, but the print quality is good and for the price is a great value
I have a 160gb I-Pod classic (I hate it when you don't know what type of device is being used) and found this for a good price some time ago. My wife has an 80gb I-Pod classic and i bought her one of these as well, and the two have some interesting differences. First, the bigger the storage the fatter the I-Pod and the fatter the device the more room one needs. This means a few things when the device is being used, and it does impact one major thing - sitting. While sitting doesn't seem like it would imact all that much, the device can slide around on the little "dishes" (they are these little plastic prefabs that fit over the connection slot) and this can impact the charging, the playing, and the alarm. The vibration of the clock itself can set the thing into a spiral, killing it slowly with its own songs. Also, the way it sits makes a world of difference in the world of sound - its the difference between being plugged in all the way and partially tapping into the device. So, here is a problem.The good stuff here is that the thing works like it should almost all the time, it works really great with the small devices, and it increases in volume as the device goes off. You can also set it to go off for a length of time, hit a specific volume, tap into certain songs, and so on. I also like the fact that it can charge - a feature that cannot be overstated since a lot is riding on the bell, buzzing, or McLachlan going off at the right time.A dead I-Pod is esentially bad business.Personallu, I put this thing to price and to the size of your device. If you find it for a good price, it is really good. You can get great deals on these, too, and you can fit them to all kinds of small devices. So, you make the call there. most places carry them if you want to see one, to, so you have that luxury.It makes the difference between a 3 and a 4 star love affair.
Overall I am well pleased with purchase. However, I hope that one misrepresentation was a mistake and not an attempt to mislead. 80 GB hard disk was stated, but computer received only had 60 GB. For my purposes it doesn't matter, but it might have for someone who had larger memory needs.Otherwise, the computer was in perfect working order with even a battery that is still in good shape. It has a slight dent on the cover which can only be seen at a certain angle and some signs of wear on the corners, but for a 6 year old computer it is in good condition and I am well pleased. Also the price was below that of others selling the same item and the addition of Microsoft Office 2008 was a nice bonus; I have only MO 2004 .Robert Weathers
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've been using the Escort 8500 x50 detector with the blue display for about 6 months. It has some features that are really quite good: really good range, alert sound dims after the first few beeps, easy programing (if you want to, although it's ready to use out of the box), great rejection of false signals. The one negative is the window suction mount that comes with the unit... its flimsy, and tends to fall off the windshield, especially with temperature changes. What I did is purchase a much better radar detector mount through Amazon ([...]) sold by The Mount Guys for #12.95 + shipping, This mount is much better than the one that comes with the radar detector plus it can be used as a windshield mount or a dash mount (all the hardware needed to mount it on the windshield or dash is included). I chose to mount it on my dashboard (as in the photo on the amazon page).Radar Detector Car Dash and Windshield Mount
I ordered my new 46" Sharp TV to watch during my surgery recovery. However 6 weeks after my "new" TV was installed, it still does not work. I am being told the AV board needs to be replaced however getting the Sharp warrenty contractor to replace it is almost impossible. I am now being told it will be another 2-3 weeks before it is fixed. Sharp customer service is nice but obviously has little stroke when it comes to making the repair happen.
My wife thinks I'm obsessed with the Kill A Watt EZ! I had more fun with this thing than you could imagine. It did just what I was looking for and not a lot of bells and whistles to deal with. I think I've plugged in every 110 appliance in the house (and the barn)! I got a lot of surprises on the efficiency of different stuff. It is quick and easy to set up with your utility rate and reset when you are ready to switch appliances. Extremely accurate too. Too bad it will not do 220 appliances (stove, hot h2o heater, drier) !!!!!!!!! Unit takes up both receptacles when plugged in, so I chose to use a lead cord most of the time. This made for easier hand held reading anyway. I put a lot of things on switches and power strips and I now know which freezer to empty first. (huge difference in freezers!) This thing will pay for itself fast. Matt
I have looked at a lot of headsets and most are not adequate. I use the phone a lot in my line of work and was looking for something that was comfortable to wear and that would have good sound quality, both on the receiver and on the other end. Because of the great price point I bought two, and I am not regretting it at all.Pros:- Good fit, still feels comfortable even after a while- great sound quality, both headphone and mic.- Loud, which is a good thing. With this headset I have to turn down the volume on my phone most of the time, leaving me some room to play with. Other headsets I always maxed out.- Solid quality- Incredibly priced, you don't always have to buy the most expensive to get good quality!Cons:None really...Some remarks:- Although the headset is a good fit, it might feel tight after a while, something I am used to now, but could get uncomfortable if you have to wear it all day.- The headset is pretty bulky, but that comes with the quality as well. headset feels solid.
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.
I've been using this keyboard model since 2008. I replace them every few years, partially for sanitary reasons and partially because I simply wear them out. The keys begin to show wear after about two years of heavy use like any keyboard would.My first two were v1.0a, and my newest one is v1.0c. All they changed is the windows key logo to match the Windows 8 logo. That's a good thing because there is almost nothing I would change with this keyboard.I wish Microsoft made a mechanical version, that would be a dream come true. I also wish it were PS2 compatible (with an adapter) but this wont be an issue for most people.Good job Microsoft.
I kept my eye on this TV for a while, read many reviews, and Amazon definitely has the best price with free shipping. The shipping from Eagle took about 7 business days, which was not that important to me, and was delivered in perfect condition directly to the TV stand.The picture is great. I could not justify the 1080p models by Samsung (which look amazing), so I went with the lower priced 720p native display model. It's way better than what I am used to and good enough for me.Check out AVSFORUM for this TV where there are many advanced users with info on custom settings for a perfect picture. That has been very helpful.All together a good TV for the price. So far I am very pleased with this purchase.
I bought this to use for my computer because I need my hands free, and I don't want my neighbors to hear my conversations. The 2.5mm jack which I didn't even know there was a size difference in headphone jacks nowadays, is too small. I can't say how the quality is because I never got to use it. This is supposed to go into a cordless phone I guess...but I typed in headsets for computers...not sure why I got this in my search results...but you know this doesn't even fit my cell phone if I wanted to use it with that!! So I'm a bit irritated by that too. I have to hassle sending it back and waiting another 3 weeks to get a headset now.
Received as specified. No problems with the adapter. Got my Laserjet 4L working immediately, and saved me from buying a new printer.
Printer was easy to set up. I connected it directly to my network. I have not problems with the paper mentioned by other reviewers. Works great except for one puzzling problem. You have to disconnect the Norton firewall security or it will not work.
My $600.00 Apple flat panel monitor goes on the blink and not wanting to spend that much again for a monitor, I ordered the Acer for$208.00. Hooks right up to my G5 Mac and performs beautifully. I am very happy with my new Apple/Acer combo.
Bought them last year, I enjoy every second of it :)Nuff said :)
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.
I bought this for my Dad for Christmas and he wanted an ipod because thats the only big name he heard of. I was looking between the ipod and the zune and since he's in his 50's and pretty rugged with his stuff I thought I would give the Zune a shot. It does have a bigger screen which is better for his eyes, the screen supposedly scratches less than the ipods does, I actually liked that this was a bit thicker, it feels sturdier than the thinner ipod, and I think (my preference and what I think would be better for my dad) the click wheel is easier to use than the touch sensitive one that the ipod has. After playing with it I was amazed by the zunes interface, its so much easier to move through the menus than on the ipods (again preference) so that was a nice bonus when I started to play with it.The zune software for your PC gave me some troubles installing until i found out that one of my USB devices was interfering with it. I'm not sure which one so I just unplugged all of them but my mouse and installed the software when the install was done I just plugged all of them back in and it worked perfectly. I had been hearing really bad things about the software for the PC so this is where I was the most nervous, especially since my Dad was going to be using it. I knew it had to be simple and straightforward so he wouldn't get frustrated with it. After playing around with it I knew the interface in about 10 minutes. I then walked my dad through everything and he thought it was great. He was ripping and syncing in no time. I had to teach him what "ripping" and "syncing" was, he didn't know the lingo if you will. He has been playing with it for three days now and on his own he has been putting all of his CDs onto the computer and syncing them over to the zune. I also just set it up so he can plug his zune in his car and listen to all of his music through the car speakers which was the biggest reason he wanted an mp3 player.I have no real big complaints about the Zune or the software. It has decent third party support but it needs much more and they are hard to find in stores such as Best Buy, I had better luck at GameStop I believe it was. I'm now on the search for something to hold his zune in his car without having to lay it in the cup holder unprotected since he is known to spill coffee there. I keep hearing more accessories are coming in January and February so I'll keep my eyes open.I fully recommend this product.
As someone who can lost in her own backyard, this product has been a lifesaver! It's user friendly, and never again will my children have to say, "Are you lost again, Mom?" I highly recoommend this product!
This was my first HDTV, I had decided on this TV several months ago, but was just waiting for the price to dip below 1500, which it did. Delivery only took 6 days, I live in the Philly area. I am using a 50 dollar antenna and receive 7 hd channels and about 20 other digital channels. Watching football in HD was amazing on it. Basic cable looks decent when on 4:3 mode. DVDs look great on my Samsung upconverting 960 player through HDMI. Was contemplating getting the 56 inch for awhile, but once this showed up glad I went with 50 for my smallish basement. I sit about 7 feet from the TV and picture looks very good. Horizontal viewing angle is excellent, close to 170 I think, Vertical is not as good, gets a lot darker when I am standing.Overall very satisfied with Amazon, no other place really came close on price and shipping. Also I decided against the extended warranty.
Don't get this reader if you have 4GB+ SD HC cards.Gonna buy another one..... >:(
We purchased our Sony DCR-TRV 22 about a year ago and we have used it indoors, outdoors, night time, windy mountain tops, dark caves, poolside...you name it, we've tried it. And, we've been very pleased with this camcorder. It has a fantastic zoom on it, the night shot works great, the microphone worked well even in windy conditions. No, the still shots don't have a high enough pixel to print out into pictures but, we bought this to be a camcorder, not a camera! And for e-mailing, it works just fine.We have found that every Sony product that we've ever purchased has performed wonderfully and we've been very pleased them. I do recommend this camcorder, and I know that when it comes time to replace this one...we'll be buying another Sony!
Seriously, you could probably throw this thing out of a 3 story building and still use it. Its sturdy. Solid metal. Thick. It lifts my macbook up at a great angle so I can use my bluetooth keyboard and other monitor as well. A bit pricey but you're paying for quality. The hole in the back for cords is a great touch also.
There's nothing "wrong" with this product, but I don't like it. I bought it because it stated it is narrow enough to use on planes or buses. The truth is, it's not. It's also pretty heavy and I had bought it because I have a bad neck and need something I can roll behind me instead of carrying it. I've gone back to a carrying bag rather than use this one.
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...
I purchased this portable satellite receiver after reading many positive reviews. I also have two car XM units that I have had for some time...one is the first Plug & Play and the second is an installed XM. This third unit is a disappointment. I bought it purposely for use outdoors while running. I tried it on a 5 mile run today and as long as I was running south or west, it picked up fine. North and east there was absolutely no signal, leaving me with about 50% blackout during my run--total disappointment. The unit is great if you just want to sit in one place, such as a chair inside your home and point it out the window. But for use outdoors as I intended, it is going to be worthless unless I ante up for the headphones with antenna installed. In addition, I find the buttons very hard to use as the lettering is hard to read in most lights, unless you are using it at night when they light up upon prompting. I also don't like that while scrolling you can't view what is on the the other stations before changing as my mobile XM radio does. I also tried hooking up the antenna to try this out indoors and had to run the antenna wire through my whole house and still couldn't get a signal. I will most likely sell this on Ebay and call it a loss.
Those who like to chat and listen to music, this is the best product to switch mic to pc speakeryou don't have to go back to your desktop and change the Head set to speaker it will save your time and Head ache...Thanks
This is a really great item. It was easy to install and provides a clean finished look for the wiring.
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 .
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).
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.
As you're already aware, this is an inexpensive Cat5 (Cat5e) networking cable. It works flawlessly. But most importantly, it is blue. If you are looking for a green cable, look elsewhere. Same deal with a gray cable. But if blue is what you are looking for, your search is over; this is obviously the cable that will solve all your networking problems. (Or at least the ones that can be solved with a networking cable.)
This was purchased for a six year old and she knew how to operate it within minutes. The picture is clear and the sound is good. Great product.
It took a while to set up compared to other wireless adapters I have set up but once you get it done it works great. I originally set it up for my sister to use for her dish tv for the on demand video and it worked great.
I bought this 5 months ago, and it croaked. Just like that,it starting to smell burned (w/o smoke) and then it stopped. It wasn't the socket, it was the dryer. Too bad--it was a good price and it when it worked, it worked well. The best part about it was the retractable cord....next! Go for a brand name like Conair or Sasson. Their dryers last.
We have had our Garmin C580 GPS for about a month now and could not be more pleased with it. It does have a few quirks. For one thing, it does not seem to like gravel roads. We've seen it suggest a route that is 3-4 miles longer in order to avoid going 1 mile on a gravel road. We recently had an unusual experience on a 110 mile, mostly freeway trip. It started to route us off the freeway (I 75 in Michigan) about 25 miles before we expected to exit. We ignored that and continued on the free way. However, at each exit after that, it wanted us to exit that freeway. It gave no reason why we should exit early. We knew where we should exit though, so ignored each attempt by the GPS to route us off. Finally, we passed an exit and got a WRITTEN only warning (no audible alarm or voice message) "Make a U-Turn as soon as possible". We were approaching the Zilwauakee bridge, a 2-3 mile long high rise bridge on I-75. We later learned that the bridge had been under construction but was restored to service the same day as our trip. Evidently our GPS had not gotten the word. Despite these quirks, we are very satisfied with our GPS. It is lightning fast in recalculating a new route if you miss a turn etc. We particularly like the fact that it says street names when turning ("Turn left on 8 mile road" etc.) instead of just "turn left now". Also it speaks freeway exit numbers which helps. The gas price feature (part of the MSN service) is also very helpful. We have saved money on gas purchases by getting gas price info on stations for miles around our current location. The price we paid for our GPS at Amazon.com ($149 with a one YEAR free subscription to MSN traffic control and other services) was cheap for a GPS with all these features. We highly recommend this unit to anyone looking for a full featured GPS at a very reasonable price.UPDATE (01-12-09):I've learned that the ability to avoid gravel roads is a programmable feature of the C580 which can be enabled or disabled. It is found in the setting of avoidance features in the GPS. Mine had avoid gravel roads enabled by default. After I found this, I opted to leave it set up to avoid gravel roads. Near our home we know of a few gravel roads that are not bad roads to travel, and can cut miles off some trips. However, in the general case, if I'm traveling in an area I'm not familiar with, I think I'd prefer to avoid gravel roads. With our GPS set to avoid gravel roads, if we turn on a gravel road anyway, the C580 quickly recalculates and sends us down that gravel road. So nothing is lost. If you want to take a gravel road it allows you to do so. However, you have to make the decision. The C580 (with avoid gravel roads enabled) will take you on a longer route to avoid a gravel road.Update 5/26/09We recently took a trip from the Detroit, MI area to the Oak Park, Ill area (near Chicago). I was nothing but pleased with the performance of the C580 GPS. It provided important info about weather and traffic during the trip. It also gave good and timely lane control info. We had not the foggiest idea as far as how to make this trip, and did not have a map. The GPS was invaluable and worked flawlessly.
In less than a year, I've had two that have broken. Enough is enough. Quality is extremely poor.
The cassette adapter is perfect for older car stereos that do not have an aux jack for MP3 players. The sound quality is good enough to enjoy podcast, but people who want to listen to high quality audio will need to look for another option.
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.
This item is definately worth the price.The quality is great and it amazingly increased my night time capabilities. Although the light enhancement isn't that important and as great then the infared.Anyways, this item is great for its price.
Just my luck. I did not do my homework and read reviews. Going to Samsung 1080 from Sony Laptop. Just too much lost in signal and cable weight is just not heavy enough for length of cable. Sad, not worth the price of freight to return.
Alert light #3 which doesn't even have a sensor continuously flashes.The motion sensor is so sensitive you can't use it outside. I don't know what sets it off.You can't stop it from alerting so it's waking my kids up when I leave for work.
I lost my eye cup many months prior to breaking down to purchase this one and although I still think it is pricey it works and it is a genuine replacement for the original can eyecup.
FAST router - easy setup - excellent technical support - best wireless router I have used to date and I have used many. Excelletn range and speed. Actually I use this as an access point and it is superb.
This Mp3 Player does have alot of problems but those can be fixed.1. The battery life does suck but after you buy yourself one of those 15 minute rapid chargers that really is not a problem anymore.2. It sometimes does not let you play your music. After this happen to me i went out and bought a ipod which i did not like and took back. When this mp3 player frezzes on you all you have to do is use the Phillips Device Manager after you hook it up to your computer it takes only a minute to repair it but when it does repair it erases all of your songs that were on the player.I paid 30 dollars for it and it has lasted me since April 2006. Another plus about it is that it is very sturdy i dropped it tons of times and it still works.
I have had a pair of these for nearly 8 years. Yup, you read that right. 8 Years.And they have taken a pasting. They have been worn on multiple airline flights. They have been used listening to movies, music, or just nothing at all. On average these have been used for maybe 30 hours a week during pretty much the entire time I have owned them.And they are still working!So my comments, for what they may be worth, are based on probably more use than they are designed for...First the annoyances:I personally find the noise canceling not as good as some new models. But then after 8 years of constant use I expect that to be the case. And I guess there have been some technology improvements (maybe this model has been upgraded along the way Mr Phillips?)The black plastic at the end of the casing has come apart (I currently have a rubber band wrapped around each side to hold it all together). That's to be expected - teeny tiny screws, plastic and sun...If your headset is resting against the wall of an aircraft noise comes through the case. The technology simply cannot overcome this and is a problem for all headphones. Just annoying when you are trying to fall asleep.These can be uncomfortable because the headband insists on tightening (down on the top of your head) while you use them. This can be solved. In my instance it was simply to fit some small rubber bushes at the lower end of the headband - 4 on one side 5 on the other - and hey presto instant custom comfort.The vinyl on the earpads gave up over time. I would love it if I could get really comfortable leather earpads, but that's kinda unlikely so shrug. Even replacements might be useful. But then my headphones are really old...Now for the good:They are still more comfortable than most of the current models. And I have been out and tried plenty in my search for worthy replacements.They look to be in good condition (with the exception of the black plastic bits that have simply crumbled away because of excess UV). The headband materials still look in good condition and the cups show no signs of wear - impressive.They work surprisingly well without power, and really nicely when the NC is switched on. I am not exactly an audiophile but they seem to work just as well as the studio monitor headphones in the house. Better than some actually.The cord is long enough for almost any use, and I have extensions for the few moments they just don't reach.In summary:I use mine everywhere. Public transport, air flights, walking to the shops, watching movies, ... you get the idea. Several times I have been working away at the computer, music going, people talking at me. Only I have not noticed they were talking. Or even there.I have no problem announcing to the world that 'I am listening to music, you are not invited'. These do a pretty excellent job of uninviting.And yeah, if I cannot find any better I will probably buy another set of these. And continue to use the old ones around home ;)
This model is a step up from the now deleted 550 version and is a terrific replacement. This newer version which can be found for hundreds of dollars less than it's original price offers just about everything anyone could ask for. I will confess I love the look of the slightly larger, newer, flat-screen Nuvi models but this beats almost all of them for the money. If you get a new one and find that it does not have the latest map version, Garmin will supply you a CD for upgrading or you can download the new maps from their site for free. The mapping system is great, in the year and half I've had my 550 I have not found a single street that was not in the data base, and this new one residing in my wife's vehicle seems to have even more info. As with all GPS units, you may find that the Garmin will not always know the shortcuts that you my have discovered over the years in your local area, most folks don't need a GPS to get around their own back yard.The built-in MP-3 player is very cool and will take a regular SD Card for music or as in my case, old radio shows for playback as you drive. If your auto radio has inputs for external devices you can play back your music and driving directions through you car sound system. I've found that one of the best features is that this model will sync with your bluetooth phone and you can ditch that annoying earpiece while you are driving. Your phone rings through the Garmin unit or your radio, you press one button and have your conversation. When you first pair the Garmin unit with your phone, it installs all the information from the phone onto the Garmin so when you go to make a call, one button brings up your list of names and numbers, you press the dial button and your call is made. The speaker in the Garmin is fine for calls and I've never had any reports of problems with anyone I've called hearing me loud and clear at their end. I do wish the volume went a tiny bit louder for music playback when it's not playing through my radio, but that is a minor complaint for sure.The 580 also comes with a free year of MSN which allows you to check movie theater locations, start times for the movies, the location of gas stations in your area with the current price of gas, weather and traffic conditions, temperature, in your area and more. Of course there are ton's of points of interest included and you can add more with some optional Garmin tools available from their website. Thousands of addresses for restaurants, coffee shops, etc., are at your fingertips too.Highly recommended by this user..........
This was a replacement for a similar motherboard and worked with the HDD without a problem.
This is a great gift idea! I bought it for my 13 year old daughter for her birthday this summer and she loves it! She can take it anywhere and it sounds great too. I shopped around and this was the best looking boombox I found!
Installed this used cpu in five minutes - sped my pc up a whole lot.
Slices, dices and does julienne fries!Serious desktop replacement!I use it 8 hrs / day doing CADD work - it's awesome!
We use these with our Fellowes shredder. After filling, we close off the bag with a rubber band and put them in the trash.
I purchased the Stinger UVB45 at Costco in Plano Texas recently. After reading the less than glowing reports for the UV15/UV40 model, I wasn't expecting a great outcome. Before permanently mount the unit, I placed it on the patio table at sundown and powered it up with an extension cord. After about 2 hours, there were at least a 100 to 150 small young mosquitos and a few other larger insects under the unit. I'll have to say the unit works very well in my informal testing, and it is a keeper. I live in a Dallas suburb with many pockets of stagnant water in the community, so this unit will be appeciated in the months to come.
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!!
You can't go wrong on the price and it has worked perfectly the several times it was used. It appears to be well made and I don't anticipate any problems.
It's an okay product, it's a thin piece of plastic(velvet on the inside) with a Canon logo on it and it does what it's supposed to do.It's a bit on the expensive side but if you want to protect your lens and reduce flares it's a good investment.Pretty happy with the product.
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 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.
I ordered this refurbished from one of the other sellers. So far it has been great. The only thing I haven't done is record onto a VHS tape. However, it plays tapes just fine. Plays and records DVDs very well (which is the main reason I bought the unit). Not hard to hook up at all. I noticed that a few reviewers mentioned difficulty with the instruction manual. I found it fairly clear, no trouble understanding it. I also believe some had said it didn't play burned DVDs. I had backed up a couple of movies to take with me to college so the originals wouldn't get wrecked. They play just fine. I give it a 4 out of 5. I don't give it 5/5 for two reasons. The first is that the included remote will only control some other TV brands, not all. I think that is useless. If you're going to include a remote that can also control TVs, make it control all TVs. And second because the menu system for the unit can get a bit confusing. Overall a great buy.
If you live in a smaller apartment or condo and don't want to fuss with a big stereo system, this product is great. I've streamlined all my music to come through my iPod through the iGroove. Good Stuff.
Do you like this product (YES). The ipod nano is so spicy with the song that you buy for it The games rock so much and the color is so cool! "One thing I dont like about it is when you plug it in the computer you have to let it update for like 1 minute". Its a great thing that the ipod nano already has four games in the section (extras then press games). I would deffintly buy this prouduct again. I like the ipod nano so much!!!!!
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.
I bought this to use with Skype on my PC, replacing an old, uncomfortable headset that had a second-rate microphone and used two mini plugs. The only thing I liked about the old set was that it was "one-eared," as is this one. Set up for this headset could not be simpler. Windows XP recognized it immediately, and within seconds I was up and running. The sound quality is plenty good enough, even for overseas calls. The mic is adjustable up and down and the length is fine for me. I happen to have a small head, so I like the fact that the headband is tight. Others might find it bothersome. One drawback I had not anticipated: since the USB combines both mic and headset functions, I don't think you can listen through your computer speakers; in my experience so far, they are effectively muted when the headset is plugged in. But there's also a plus I wasn't aware of: the headset cord includes a scroll-wheel volume control and mute button. Very handy and much simpler than hunting for the speaker icon somewhere in my taskbar. I haven't traveled with this yet, so I can't vouch for its sturdiness but it appears to be solidly made to me--certainly compared to the one I have just junked.
I was looking for a good laptop cooler as a possible replacement in case I return my ComfyLap Adjustable Laptop Desk I got for X-mas. The cooling fan on the desk works much better and is much quieter than this product despite the fact it only has two fans in the center. I thought with three fans and a raised surface the Kinamax would do a better job. However, when I touch either side of my laptop's front panel it's still warm. With the desk cooling fans, one side was slightly warm and the other completely cool.The Kinamax works a little and does keep my laptop fans from turning on as much but knowing what's possible I can't say this is a product I will keep. Probably will return it. The fan isn't loud but it's more noticeable than the other.Update 2/6/12 - This thing just keeps running louder and louder. The fans aren't touching anything and even when I take the laptop off it runs just as loud. Downgrading this product from 3 to 2 stars.
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.
Pro: This is a great mp3 player and is very compatible and easy to use. There are so many features that is packed into this machine that you know you are definitely getting your money's worth. Pictures, video, music and an av output so u can play it on your tv. Charge time with an av adapter is about 1hour from empty to full, about 5 with the usb cable that's included. I found out that the psp charger fits just right if you already have a psp.Con: The device is rather bulky but is alright if u just want to carry it around in your pocket. Its not very good if u wanna work out or something like that. I got the 60gb player and had a lot of trouble getting a skin for it. Most skins are only available for the 30gb device. Also, not compatible with mp4 (very dissappointing).Conclusion: Great device if you wear loose clothing (so you can leave the player in your pocket).
I bought a Linksys WAP11 Wireless Access Point and an Apple Airport card for my Titanium Powerbook G4. Initially, I had some trouble maintaining a consistant connection (the Powerbook would connect to the WAP11 but if I put it to sleep or restarted it, it would not find it again unless I rebooted the WAP11).Well, after updating the firmware in the WAP11 and Airport card to their latest versions, I'm happy to say they work just great together!!! I love Apple stuff but $(...) for their Airport Base Station is just a bit too pricey for me. So, I bought the WAP11 for around $(...) and I'm a happy camper.I haven't tested network printing and/or Appletalk. I think the WAP11 supports Appletalk but you will want to be sure of that if that is important to you. For browsing the web and any other TCP/IP related uses, it works just fine.By the way, I'm using 128-bit encryption feature on both the WAP11 and the Airport card. That involves entering in a "password phrase" in the WAP11 configuration software. The software then converts the phrase into a 128-bit hex number. It's a long number so you'll want to write it down.When your Airport finds the WAP11, you'll want to the 128-bit key in the password field but make sure it is preceded by a "$" sign. After that, you should be able to connect.One other thing to consider, you will need a PC with a USB port in order to update the WAP11 firmware. I tried updating the firmware using the Mac and Virtual PC but it would not recognize the WAP11. So, you might want to sneak into work at night or on the weekend to update the firmware...heheheLong live Apple!!!!!!!Happy computing!!! :-)
This cartridge is great for what I use it for. I was setting up my craft room and most of my scrapbook organizers are white so using the clear background with the black lettering stood out great. Plus it's great for journaling in scrapbooks too. I'm still on my first cartridge so it seems to last as well.
i love my ihome, and would recommend it to anyone; i've never understood why so many reviewers complain about tiny flaws... yet i have to point out one thing that i haven't seen anyone mention: after your ipod comes on to wake you up, it shuts off after an hour and doesn't come back on. you also can only hit the snooze button for an hour before the unit just stops waking you up. this can be a problem for heavy sleepers like me that sometimes take more than an hour to fully wake up and get out of bed... but regardless of the users' personal needs and sleep habits, it seems pointless for there to be a one hour shut-off.
I was really excited when I got this. I primarily was interested in the use of the usb and sd card ports that would let me listen to hours and hours of music, just like an mp3 player but as a stereo, with better sound quality and a remote to control it all. I got it in January and used it a lot. One thing I noticed after it was just 2 months old or so was that it started giving me problems. Sometimes it would just shut off on it's own as it was playing. Being so grateful for having a player with the usb and sd card readers and realizing how few players like that there are, not to mention the low price, it was no big deal and I just turned it back on. About a week ago, it totally stopped reading from the usb port and sd card slots. I turned it off then on, played with the buttons...nothing. After a few days, I called the "tech support" phone line they printed in the manual. Well, the guy from "tech support" as they're called, after a long series of personal questions including my phone number and address, told me he couldn't help me since I was out of the 90 day warranty period. Hmm, seems more like customer service to me, and bad at that. I've ordered one more of these models, but cx-cd389 this time, as Coby are the only ones who make it, at least anywhere near this price range. I hope others had a better experience than me and their's lasted longer but buyer beware. Cheap price...but cheap quality to match.
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.
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.
I bought it for my c340 but it does not work with it. Maybe it was my fault for not reading the description in depth. I really thought it did say it is good for street pilots, though. There might not be anything wrong with the item but it needs a better technical description.
I just got back from the store and this subwoofer is AWESOME!! Just on the first CD I put in it had incredible bass, the best ive ever heard. Its worth the money. Im a music specialist from NY and this is the best!
The D-link WDA-1320 adapter works well for me. It was easy to install and setup. The signal strength is excellent in my case since the distance between the router and adapter is not that great. I suspect it could be a problem in large homes with multiple rooms between the router and the adapter.
This was a gift for my husband. We returned it as it was too difficultto operate and we got a lot of static when trying to tune in a station.I would not recommend this item to anyone.He has since found a Grunig at Radio Shack and is very happy with it.
I was surprised to see how well this booster worked for me. My cable modem was -13dBmV power level and getting slow inconsistent D/L. Plus analog cable reception was poor on many channels. Popped this on and the modem signal strength went to +3 dBmV and D/L speed rose dramatically. Also, the analog cable TV reception was hugely improved.I originally installed it in my office where the cable modem and office TV feeds are and got the terrific results above. I decide to try it on the source feed to the house, which splits outside to send a separate feed to our HDTV. This produced the same results for the office modem and TV and greatly improved the AGC numbers for the Comcast HDTV cable box, but VOD ceased working (communcation errror). So, I moved it back to the office feed. The HDTV box reception was OK w/o the amplifier anyway despite poor AGC numbers.Would give 5 stars if it were not for the VOD problem. Product information says it works with VOD.
My Windows 7 Eee PC Netbook runs a lot faster now that I upgraded it to 2GB of RAM. Installation of the Kingston ValueRAM was easy. The RAM comes with a small instruction manual; however, I doubt many people with need it. You simply unscrew a panel/door and then pull out your old RAM and snap in the new one. It's that easy. The whole "installation" took 3-5 minutes.My computer detected the new RAM, so I didn't need to modify settings in the BIOS or in Windows, as you sometimes have to do. In short, I am very happy with my Kingston ValueRAM.
Purchased Sep 2007Pro:Compact, easy to always have with youCon:Video only supports uncompressed AVI5-way button is too fragilePoor Customer ServiceThis was my first MP3 player purchase. I wasn't sure how much I would actually use it. I don't want to spend too much on a toy that I wouldn't use, but I also didn't to sacrifice quality and go too cheap. I knew and trusted Creative Labs, having used their sound cards for many many years, and thought that $90 (on sale) was a decent price point.The video capability is a cruel joke. The screen is on the small side, but quite clear. The problem is the video support is only for uncompressed AVI format. This high speed slideshow takes much more storage space than the compressed version of the same video. The battery life is quickly drained when viewing the videos. In my opinion the videos are hardly worth it.The music capacity is quite good. I used WinAmp, which supported transcoding to give a reduced quality (bit rate) copy of the master library files on the Zen. This was a fairly slow process, but the benefit was being able to fit more music on the device. I experimented with the bit rate until I found the lowest value that did not provide noticeable/unbearable artifacts in the music. I was able to fit around 3500 songs on the Zen. This is highly dependent upon bit rate and song length.After about 6 months the 5-way button cracked into several pieces and fell apart The post that the button seated on is recessed and unreachable with adult sized fingers. This failure rendered the Zen useless. Contact with customer service was unsatisfying. They automatically consider this failure a sign of abuse and do not honor the warranty. The repair cost quoted me was more than the street price of a new one. This for a 1 cent piece of plastic?!? I learned that the eraser from a mechanical pencil makes a decent cap for the post, and when it deteriorates I can make quite a few new ones for less than the repair from Creative Labs.The headphones shipped with the Zen were OK only because I didn't know any better. My only complaint at the time was the stiffness of the wires. They would retain the shape of how I folded/coiled them and keep that shape while wearing them. After about 8 months use, a wire broke inside the insulation of the cord near the plug end of the cable. There was no visible sign of damage, but careful manipulation of the cord would bring the sound back. This damage came as a result of the cable having a straight end rather than a 90 degree bend to reduce cable stresses. I replaced the factory headphones with a pair of Sony MDR-EX71SLA and could not believe the difference. These Sony's opened my eyes to how bad ALL of the included headphones really are.I eventually upgraded to an iPod Classic 160G, which I should have gotten in the first place. I was planning on using the Zen while exercising and such, as I would not care if it happened to get damaged, but my 5 year old claimed it has his. Surprisingly it has held up well to his abuse with no further damage.I would have given one star based upon my experience, but since it has worked so well for my son, I'll bump it up to two stars.
I think this is a nice lens it seem to work very wel I have used it and it was not dissappointing,I enjoyed it.
When I got this CD burner, I just took it out of the box, plugged it into my iBook (running Mac OS X 10.2), and burned my first CD with Toast. It burned it nice and fast: a full CD in a little over 4 minutes. The Buffer Underrun Protection feature that it comes with is a godsend. I can actually do other things on my computer while a CD is burning, instead of worrying about Toast always being the frontmost application and making sure that nothing is running in the background.A really great buy, .... I have found no flaws and would recommend this burner to anyone who asked.
I got this lens, it very appealing to have 28-300 as I do not have to change any lens that often. It's great, the picture is very good. The zoom is amazing. The picture quality and the colors are very good. There is little stiffness when zooming but I think it will go away with use. I feel like the auto focus is a bit slow to get the right focus. But I haven't tried lens with that zoom power to really compare. I still use my 18-70 lens to capture people and wide range pictures. Finally, it's really great for this price.
I received this product promptly but the good news ended there. I charged one battery and then inserted a second battery and one of the metal contacts broke and that was the end of its usefulness.You get what you pay for so buyer beware. Amazon, pull this product from you inventory list. It diminishes your product line.
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.
I really want to like this camera. It looks great and is incredibly slim, but the picture quality is so poor I may just have to suck it up and buy another camera only 5 months after buying this one. I am not an expert photographer, but I have owned 2 other digital camera and this one takes by far the worst pictures. It is useless indoors or in the evenings. I have spent 6 months tweaking settings etc, but I cannot get this thing to take good pictures reliably. I would advise looking elsewhere for a camera.
This amp does what it is supposed to do. Only thing I wasn't aware of was that the AB speaker switches don't allow output to go to both speakers at the same time. Maybe this was in the write up but if so I missed it.
This unit is not made or intended to be used to boost a weak signal from your satellite dish if you have a long run like we do. After hooking this up, we had NO tv at all. Motorola apologized for not mentioning this and Amazon gave a refund less postage. It will however boost a regular cable tv signal or boost a long run to a tv in another part of the house or to your neighbor next door.
I should have ordered this from Amazon in the first place; I went to two local batter places first and they each sold me the wrong battery. Got it right the first time with Amazon!
I had read about bluetooth mice that have a delay or shut off when not being used, and I have been very pleasantly surprised with the immedidate-on response and precise control of this little mouse. The wheel is smooth and precise also. I wanted a mouse that was portable, but not too small or large. I think that Logitech hit it just right for me, being large enough for my big hands, but not too large to be difficult to carry. It comes with a nice zippered sleeve, and with an ON-OFF switch, so that you know it is off when you are carrying it. I haven't had it long enough to know about battery life, but I don't anticipate any problems. Installation on my Thinkpad X24 with the Ultraport Bluetooth device took about an hour, but the problem was not with the Mouse, but with the Ultraport device that in my opinion is not well supported.
Very pleased with these binoculars. The image is crisp & clear and colors are true. The image felt like it was right in front of me but was barely visible to the eye without the binoculars.
We initially thought this was a good product. It provided enough power to keep two iPods going through coast to coast flights and back, with connections and a long weekend thrown in. Great. We've used it fewer than 10 times. Now it won't take a charge at all. Very disappointing reliability. We are switching back to a much cheaper product that uses regular or rechargeable AA batteries.
I needed a bluetooth mouse for a Mac. I have not ever owned a Mac, I still do not. My wife wanted a computer I could not mess with, so a Mac was bought. I researched this mouse, it got high reviews from customers. I concur whole heartedly. Absolutely no problems with this Logitech V270 mouse.
You have been a trusted friend and companion for 5 years, after our first try failed. Not one mistake, mistep, fail or falter. You have been super.Now you are worth next to nothing and I am selling you for $10 on Craigslist. Sorry. But that new HD simply rocks.
Works great - I'm so happy to have this for my K20D. I am not sure why someone would want it to be longer than it is - it's plenty long for what I need - in fact, I don't think I'd want it to be much longer than it is, but I guess I can understand why some might complain. It is easy enough to plug in and unplug - if it were too easy it might not stay in! I considered getting an off-brand, cheaper version, but I decided to go with this one as this is an important (though simple) piece of equipment, and I wanted the best quality I could get.
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.
This is a great little player, Ive had mine for about a year now and it still works great. I guess some have been having problems with the hard drive and such, but I can't speak for them. Otherwise it has great battery life, except in the cold, but Lithium ions batteries have that problem always (just like ipods). Def worth what I paidThe bets part is its size: its soo small and weighs hardly nothing and with my sennheiser px100 headphones it make for a great jogging, rowing, biking player - you can shake it all you want and wont crap out like those ipods have been doing.
We use 5 APC BUPS's in our shop. Two computers, printer/scanner and thirteen large hard drives.Lots of lightning at times plus power outages from one second to one hour.No data loss, no equipment loss! and a good warranty.A big plus is the sales/help people are here in the states and speak"ENGLISH" !!!!!!!!!!!!
Was sent FOUR BAND plug rather than three band (like the picture)..Wait awhile and then discover they're completely useless.. Now I have to reorder from someplace else..
If you have heavy gauge wire and solid connections, there is not much more that can be done to make a speaker cable move electricity efficiently and cleanly. So, I'm not sure there is much to the various high tech features Monster advertises with this... However, it definitely has heavy gauge wire and solid connections. So anything else that may or may not be relevant is just icing on the cake.This cable can easily carry way more current than anyone should be pumping through a 1/4 inch phono jack. I detect no flaws and see almost no room for improvement. 5 stars.
The product works great for simple setups like with a cable modem. Fast connections and great range.However, if you try to set it up with another router, such as Verizon FIOS Actiontec modem/router, you will have some issues and have to make configuration changes to get the maximum upload speeds.I called the helpdesk, they were reasonably fast to take up my call, but they assumed I knew nothing about technical stuff and made me jump through hoops to change the configurations. I was exhausted when I was transfered to the next level of support. I am sure if I had continued with the instructions, I would have eventually made the proper configuration changes, but they need to train their staff to efficiently troubleshoot and make configuration changes.For comparison, I also bought a Netgear N750 router. They have a better and user-friendly product design. Their software automatically detected the other router and automatically changed its ID address. Much smoother install and configuration.
This is my 1st purchase of a digital picture frame and I have to admit I was a bit overwhelmed when I started researching them. A major key features that I thought to be important is that the screen have a standard monitor/camera pixel ratio. This means that the frame must be able to display images in the standard 640x480, 1024x768, 1280x1040 etc. pixel sizes. To my surprise, there were very few frames that did that as most were in the "Hi-def" widescreen format. So most pictures would have to either be stretched to remove the black areas of the screen or you accept the black areas on the screen.This frame has the standard resolution that I've come to accept for monitors and camera images and displays picture in the standard monitor formats, so the image fills the screen 100% without any stretching and without any of the black areas. This was a key selling point for me.Aside from that, I am 100% satisfied with this frame. In fact, I never read the instructions when I first used it. I simply wanted to see if it worked, so I popped out my SD card from my camera, popped it into the frame, pushed the power button, and in a minute my pictures were being displayed. It was that simple. In fact, I liked the default settings, that I've not changed them:-)This frame accepts many different types of memory cards, SD, CF, and about 3 or 4 others that I can't recall off hand. It comes with a remote, plays mpeg movies as well as MP3's. There's USB cable so you can upload pictures directly from your PC to the frame too. You can configure the way the frame displays the images quite a bit as well....faster, slower, fade, etc.In short, the cost was exceptional for me at under $120. The look was very stylish in the lines of Macintosh....glossy white and clear. And it made a wonderful birthday gift for my wife:-)
I've had no problems with the keyboard as such. I've used a Microsoft Natural keyboard for years, and this one has the best feel yet. The weird key shapes for the middle keys are disconcerting, but after awhile you don't notice them. The big problem is that the special keys that require software to work didn't, even though I followed instructions and installed the software first. I'm running under Windows 2000. I haven't had the time to look into Microsoft support yet, but I'm sure they'll resolve the problem after the typical humungous wait.
I just bought a new DIR-655 and the wireless is basically worthless. I have toggled every setting I could find. The wireless is slow whether it is from device to the internet through a cable modem or device to device just through wireless. I get 12 Mb if connected to the ethernet and 1.5 MB (barely more than 10% of the same speed) with wireless. The previous DIR-615 is starting to go out, crashing every day, but after a reboot, the DIR-615 is 12 MB with wireless.Either I got a bad device or this is a bad design.
These allow a 4pin molex fan to be plugged directly into a motherboard and be controlled by it. Great way to silence and automate a computers fans if your motherboard supports additional fans. You could even plug two fans into one 3pin connection on a motherboard with this if you want (if your motherboard can support the power requirements). I used it to silence 3x120mm and 1x200mm fans and they work flawlessly.
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!!
I purchased this for my Olympus Stylus Epic (mju II). Just in case people don't know, this is a wireless shutter release. It was "New Old Stock" so the battery was flat when I got it, but once the battery was replaced it worked just like new. This is a discontinued item, so finding it on Amazon was great. Many thanks to the seller!
I read all of the reviews on Consumer Reports and Amazon.com prior to purchase so I (thought I) knew what to expect. But WOW what a sound. And a whole set of terrific features all of which are very VERY easy to use -- meaning I didn't have to read the manual to set the time or the alarm (although the manual is clearly written and helpful). Very well thought out layout and interface. The new version (purchased Feb 07) has an Aux input which helps my iPod fill the room. Next to the sound, best of all is the snooze button. Not only can you hit it more than once (the usual), but it can even add: meaning if you hit it three times in a row when the alarm goes off, it will give you another 15 minutes in a row (vs. waking up every 5 minutes to turn it off again)j -- ust perfect for Monday mornings ... The only (very minor) comment I would make is that the 'on' button looks like a gumdrop -- doesn't really align with the otherwise consistent design of this excellent product.
I bought this camera back in March and I returned the original one I bought because after taking about 4 pictures it wouldn't turn on anymore and it ended up being defective in the long run. Now I have one that works wonders. The only thing is that when your batteries get low or die altogether it doesn't always give you a low battery warning. It's wonderful for taking everyday pictures and the print quality is awesome. The video feature is great for little videos that are like 2 minutes in length. There is also a variety of picture taking modes that make digital photography with this camera idiot proof.The USB cable that comes with it is smaller on the end that plugs into the camera but standard on the other end. The camera also comes with an AV cable that connects to your tv so you can view your pictures and your video's through your own tv. The software that comes with this camera is a JOKE! I would recommend buying a memory card reader and photo printing software so you can print your pictures. It can be VERY confusing and very difficult to use.The camera itself is a wonderful deal and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a digital camera but doesn't want the high price tag. Our friend has a 5.0 mp Kodak digital camera and the prints from mine turn out much better than hers.
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.
While traveling abroad I take this power strip so I don't have to take multiple adapters. It works great and is compact, well made, etc. but the blue LED light on it is so bright it can light an entire room at night! I had to cover up the LED so I could sleep.Other than that, fully recommended!
The list Price of this projector is $1,299.99 don't be fooled by incorrect list prices to give a false impression of the savings.
After comparing this television to other HD LCD TV's in this size range, I've found that it does have an excellent picture quality (comparable even to higher-end plasmas and without the burn-in problems associated with plasma technology). The design of the enclosure is unbeatable, in my opinion. With that said, the response time on the display is 8ms, which is much better than many other cheaper models, but still not the best out there. I would recommend researching the response time to see how important it is to you with how you'll be using the TV -- many people would not notice the difference between 5ms and 8ms. For some unknown reason, Sony also doesn't include such common features as picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture. Surprisingly, it also lacks a Sony Memory Stick slot for easily viewing a slideshow of pictures. Why Sony has cut such an inexpensive feature is beyond me, but they must have been having some problem with it to stop putting them in their TV's. It also lacks USB expansion ports, another inexpensive addition considering that you're already paying several thousand dollars anyway. Finally, why Sony went with an out-dated VGA connection instead of a DVI one to connect your computer to the TV doesn't make sense to me, but an adapter (sold separately) will easily solve that problem. Those drawbacks aside, I still think it's the best HD LCD TV in that size range, but it certainly could be improved to include features that many other HD LCD TV's already offer.
I just had 75 GB 75GXP drive fail after 6 months. Don't get me wrong, the drive is a great performer, and if you are lucky you will never have any problems with it. However, after I started hearing from so many people that have experienced a very similar failure, I did start to wonder if there is indeed a defect in the drives design.The problem I experienced was the same &quot;click of death&quot; that I have seen many other users complain of. The drive basically clicks and makes three or 4 stratching noises, and it my case it would then not load my profile in windows 2000 becuase that is where the bad sector was located. In my case however I was lucky and was able to transfer almost all my data off the drive without losing it. However, I have heard others have not been so lucky.IBM says these drives are fine. However I am quite sure that they know this is not true. Large companies will only admit to problems when they absolutely have to. My advice on this drive would be to purchase it only if you are willing to make frequent backups to protect your data.
I bought these headphones for my fourth grader. She required headphones for standardized testing at her school, which is given on computers. Since the price was so reasonable, I bought two more for the car and house so the rest of the family weren't forced to hear her play her Ninetendo DS or iPod. The sound quality is surprisingly quite good and the fit is comfortable. My daughter has worn them almost every day for three months and they still are intact and in good working order. A great buy!
This probably works well if it's what you have in mind. It wasn't what I wanted, though. I wanted a USB drive that would automatically back up individual files from my hard drive. This does a system restore type backup so you can restore your operating system. I ended up buying a Maxtor USB drive that automatically copies the individual files I select.
First the good points - and focus on these. I'd buy this again, knowing what I know now. It's just that I'd be aware of a couple of things that need to be known prior to purchase. The radio itself is great! It's well constructed (not some light weight, cheap, thin and brittle plastic cased wannabe short wave radio. This is relatively expensive and well worth the money. It's been on the market for a number of years, and keeps getting very high marks by such people as ham radio operators who know radios and know what to look for.Sound out of a small speaker is adequate - not worse than one might expect (and shouldn't expect much more). What's most impressive is the frequency stability - drift is almost non-existent on mine. Sideband is outstanding, particularly in this price range. We bought ours primarily for emergency purposes in case of a wide-scale or extended power outage, but it's turning out to be "fun" for this former ham radio operator that's still kind of picky.Sensitivity is quite good. CAUTION: if you aren't familiar with shortwave propagation, study up on it just a bit on the Internet or you'll be very disappointed and do what some other reviewers have apparently done. Depending on time of day, solar storm activity, and other factors, different bands have different characteristics. Sometimes you can scan up, and up, and up (or down), and never have it lock on to a single signal. There are times when some bands are simply "dead," and at other times those same bands (frequency ranges) can pull in signals from all over the world. This is NOT something that Sony has any control with. If the band's open, this radio will pick up nicely.One huge flaw is that this is OBVIOUSLY made to make men look stupid to their wives. We never need instructions for anything - just dig into the box, plug in whatever it is (or add batteries), and use it, right? That's how we men are!We just intuitively know how electronic and mechanical things work - we don't need no stinkin' manual! Guys - if you can somehow get to the instruction manual before you even let anyone know the radio's been delivered, STUDY it. There are just too many functions to be able to intuitively fit on the limited number of buttons on the front of the radio. So do your homework and you can continue your streak of brilliance in front of your kids or your honey by taking it out of the box, sticking in batteries, turning it on, and start programming the heck out of it after pulling in China, India, BBC, South America, etc.! (tongue-in-cheek switch / OFF). Seriously, in order to take full advantage of all the features, this is not entirely a do-it-yourself project. Read the manual first. That's not a criticism, just an observation. This radio is not an on-off, select your band, turn the frequency knob, and listen. There's much more, and it's part of why the radio sells for the price it does - it's head and shoulders above the price-range competition.Now for the reasons why I did not rate it 5 stars. There is no external power supply included - and you supply the batteries (all the more reason to take it out of the box before Christmas in order to "set it up properly" - there's your excuse so you can read the manual after everyone else has gone to bed). ;-) Come on, Sony - at that price, a cheap 6v plug-in power supply ought to be included.Second, and this is a BIG hit on Amazon - DO NOT buy the Sangean antenna listed as "frequently bought together" with this receiver. I got caught on that and purchased something that is IN THE BOX. It's not labeled "Sangean," but there is little doubt it's the same antenna inside, with just a minor cosmetic difference on the outside (mostly the Sangean label). It most likely came from exactly the same factory. Not only does the product description say there are only the internal ferrite bar antenna and the telescoping external antenna on the top of the receiver, with no mention of the plug-in long wire antenna, but the Amazon ad itself says many people buy the Sangean antenna along with the Sony receiver, implying you need to purchase it separately. The fact is, the external plug-in long wire antenna that appears to be the same thing as the Sangean antenna, is IN THE BOX with the receiver. Yes, I called Amazon immediately, and yes, Amazon apologized, gave me a postage-paid shipping label, and promptly credited my credit card when the Sangean antenna was received back by Amazon. In that regard, Amazon was at their usual greatness. But the ad for the radio (including the extended item description) are misleading or outright wrong.Without those two glitches (the lack of an external power supply included, and the antenna BEING included but being "pushed" by Amazon and not listed in the product description), this would otherwise have been a very solid 5-star rating. Note: we give very few 5-star ratings. The product has to be way above the competition, virtually flawless, and far more impressive than just "that's a really great [product]." So to say it's otherwise a 5-star rating says a lot about how much I like the radio.
I had problems with my new ipod, went to the retail store. After waiting a ridiculous amount of time at the arrogantly titled "genius" bar I was told it would take a week to "diagnose" the problem and they weren't sure they could fix it. Very poor service. Another problem from Apple
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
Use this camera for learning photography or for shooting as an amateur especially if you want to go into manual mode for more creative photographic effects. The solidly constructed body and 35-70 macro zoom lens are both made in Japan. The camera accepts standard/widely-available K-mount lenses and Vivitar flashes. The focusing is very easy and the zoom mechanism is very smooth. This enabled me to take high quality photos without the need for expensive lithium batteries.
I've owned this mouse for a few years now, and have never had a problem with it. As some people said before, the scroll pad can be a bit strange at first, but it becomes second nature quickly. The software is excellent and works well. It lacks the myriad of buttons that new mouses have, but in the same sense, it's also quite simple to set up and use.
I had another brand of remote presenter, but one of my students stole the USB connector, and the company does not allow purchase of this component only; thus, I needed a replacement. Reading reviews on this remote, I decided to try it AND because the price was lower than my original model by Keyspan. This model works great; now, if only I can be sure that none of my students get around my laptop and take the USB component/receiver, I will be quite happy!
I have had a Bushnell 8X42 Natureview pair i of binoculars for years and yearsand they finally just wore. I cannot tell you how many rivers and birds I haveviewed through them. I am now much older and only have my backyard feeder fromwhich to watch birds. Fortunately, also a stream. So I bought another paid andI am very pleased. Makes my old age just a bit better as I loved birding.
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After developing stiffness in my 'mouse wrist', I began using the Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Trackball (ASIN: B00000JBUI).I have continued to use it with no discomfort for several years. It is a perfict fit for the human hand and has performed like a champ without fail.I hoped this device would be of such high quality design, but wireless. It is not even close. There are some good features here, though. There are a variety of buttons, and the trackball is larger than that typically found in a Logitech device.Previous reviews accurately describe issues with cursor movement and, nevertheless, award 4 stars or more. The trackball behaves as if there is some fine grit in the bearings.But it doesn't appear this device is even intended for the human hand. It's shape requires that your hand be arranged upon it in a particular way, which would be fine, except that this leaves the left click button so close to your wrist that it's under the first joint of your thumb. My hands are average size or less.Examine the picture closely. That long, narrow grey button in the lower left is the left-click button. You can see in the picture how far 'back' it is.The Logitech TrackMan Marble FX Trackball is wired, but the larger (by 50%+), easy to manipulate ball, smooth movement, and perfect overall fit, make it a brilliant design. Buy it instead! You'll be glad you did.
I received my salad shooter in only 2 days. Packaged beautifully. I have unpacked it and washed the various parts and read the instruction manual. I'm ready to go, and since my neighbor has had and used one for many years I am aware of it's many abilities and uses, and I know I will really enjoy my own shooter. She makes absolutely beautiful salads using her shooter and I plan to do the same. Thanks Presto!
A+++++++++The battery i put in the machine 6 weeks ago is still running stong, and i play the recorder all the time. Sound quality is good; it's easy to use.
This was my first laser printer and I love it. The set-up was easy and fast, the print quality is good, and the speed is excellent. I was concerned about only printing in B&amp;W, so I left my ink-jet connected as well. I was surprised with how few documents I printed that needed color. I hardly ever use my ink-jet now, as I can't stand to wait on it. The cartridges are on the expensive side, but it was over a year with moderate printing until I had to replace it. A tip: when the print quality starts getting light, take out the cartridge, turn it back and forth a few times and re-insert. You may have to do this a few times, but you can get a month or more of good pages out of it before replacing.
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.
TiVo is the best DVR out there in terms of features and services (far better than Replay TV) but the biggest hurdle to its uptake by the consumer has been the initial installation. It's not as simple as a VCR and we already know the problems that some folks have with that. So we bought TiVo (having owned three personally for over 3 years) as a Christmas gift for my in-laws who are fairly literate electronically but would have had problems with its initial installation and I spent the time installing and setting it up for them. I set up some initial season passes and selected some movies for Tivo'ing. This way they got to get going immediately with watching Tivo at work and viewing programs without having to figure it all out right away. As they used TiVo, they got more comfortable with it and now from what I've been told, it's indispensable...
i just purchased this play and charge kit from BlueMall and it doesn't even work. when i purchased it i thought it was too good to be true to only be $9 when they usually are $20 and what do you know it was to good to be true because its not a microsoft product even though it says it is and the battery didnt want to charge. I would not recommend this device because its a waste of money.
Arrived in good time with super saving shipping. Product is cheap and light, but it does the trick with no problems so far. It's very simple, with just buttons to change the frequency, but it gets the job done and has held up just fine under moderate usage.
Very comfortable, not of cheap quality. I was a bit surprised that it isnt of cheap quality based on the 8 dollars I paid for it, but It is working out great!
This product is excellent. I own a Fuji FinePix A500 digital camera. Installation took less than a minute. So far so good. I was very pleased with M2 GB XD-Picture Card overall. In the unlikely event that I do run into any problems with it, I will be sure and post another review. Seller was excellent too.
I'm really big on ergonomics as I'm a software engineer and use the computer more than 10 hours a day during and outside of work. For optimal results, adjust the mouse sensitivity to whatever you like--I keep mine at about medium sensitivity, because when the contacts are cleaned (occasionally, remove the ball and wipe the supports), you can spin the ball and it can move the ball across the screen easily.I even used to play Starcraft using this mouse, and was fairly good at it (over 2000 lifetime wins), so this mouse is good even if you have to do a lot of movement--hours and hours, and still no soreness or carpal tunnel. The greatest obstacle to using this mouse is first learning how to use it--but once you do, it's great! I suggest that you just plunk down the $30 or so to get it, and force yourself to learn it.I like this mouse so much, that I own 3 of them and currently use 2, one at home and one at work.
This iPod was in great condition, it looked brand new & works great. I would definitely recommend.
I use this in my car that has a cassette player and it works great! It feels cheap and looks cheap but works perfectly.
I've owned a Kodak DX4900 Digital camera for the past 4 or more years. It really did a wonderful job for me with it's limited features. My new purchase is the Kodak DX7630. It is an upgrade for me and I think that it's just the perfect little camera. It does everything and more with the greatest of ease. The controls are simple to use and the features have few limits. I don't know why the little battery door is giving some people trouble. For me it functions perfectly. I figure that they must treating it too roughly. This camera is a precision instrument and should be handled accordingly. I recommend it as a "Great Buy!"
I had a room about 65 feet from where the cable comes in the house. Without this, it got a handful of fuzzy analog channels and no digital. With this, I get about 75 analog channels and 45 digital, including HD. Takes 5 minutes to open the package, 2 minutes to hook up. Is there anyway to give this 6 or 7 stars?
I wasn't expecting much when I bought this cable for my boss who had gotten an IDE hard drive but whose power supply only had SATA power. However it's been in the computer for about a year now and it's still spinning up just fine.
I've had a great experience with this headset - I use it every day, and it has worked flawlessly. It is absolutely ideal for web-based video/voice chat.
This product was shipped Prime and arrived in 2 days. The quaility was excellent.
The first generation of Sennheiser Wireless headphones was just about OK if you did ot leave your livingroom and faced the transmitter......The RS 40 is deffinitelly better, however if you leave the room where the transmitter is placed and dare to go to the garden or one floor up the noise becomes unbearable.Wait for the 2.4 gigahertz version - The RS40 is not worth it.The cheapest corded headphones sound better.
I've been using these headphones for almost two years now, practically every night ! They always sound great and have never caused me any problems !It's not really fair to compare these headphones with corded headphones but considering the freedom the RS-85 gives you to roam around without pulling a cord behind you, I think these headphones are a great value !I strongly recommend the RS-85 to anyone looking for a quality wireless headphones !
Fits great with camera. Only complaint is that there is no built in storage for extra battery or memory cards. It comes with an extra holder that mounts to that, but it is awkward and looks bad.
I was drawn to HD when my friend got this exact model of Sony TV for two grand during Black Friday. I figured I too needed to retire my rather well performing analog Panasonic,It was then I started investigating and one of the things I noted was this -1) Nobody broadcasts in 1080p and no one will be doing so for some time to come - cable/dish/OverTheAir (OTA). Those extra pixels are no good if you are going to watch stuff piped into your home.2) Even if you got a blu ray player and hooked this up, with a 40 inch screen, there is no way to make out the difference between its "lesser" cousin (the 720 p version) and the 1080p. Just as you can't make out the difference between a 4 megapixel image and an 8 megapixel image on a 8X10 photo. On screen sizes above 50 inches, maybe 1080p will make a difference. I don't know - because nobody has a 1080p feed.3) All this 1080p is just advertisement gimmickry - designed to suck extra cash out of you. It makes sense if you use this as a computer monitor only.It turns out that color, refresh rate, contrast ratios have bigger effects on picture quality.At that point, I decided to save some cash and go for a 720p panel with good specs on the other parameters.Fast forward a couple of months - I found a Sceptre 42 incher (x42GV-Komodo) for under a thousand bucks. I said to myself - what the heck - lets try it out. The specs sound very decent. I have never owned a Sceptre product earlier!When the Sceptre arrived, the first thing I noted that it pulled in almost all digital/HD stations through a makeshift yagi antenna located on the patio. That was the first surprise.My friends Sony had picture quality that was quite spectacular - without needing any adjustments.For the Sceptre, the pic out of the box was not good - and I spent quite a while trying to adjust the colors and thought to myself - maybe I have to return this and get a Sony. The flesh colors always looked too red.The next day - I did a google search and out popped exact advice - push the red down in the RGB panel keeping everything else at default.Once I had this bit done - the Sceptre has picture quality on OTA HD, that neither I nor my friends can distinguish from the Sony in terms of clarity, color, resolution and whatever else you use to judge a TV.Maybe if we see them side by side, we can make something out - but there's far more variation in the programming material than there is between these two TV's in terms of picture quality. Whatever superlatives people are applying to the overpriced Sony, applies equally well to the Sceptre I got for half the price. I cannot comment on the Olevia's and the Vizio's since I don't own one or have seen/used one at a home.The sound on the Sony is superior to the Sceptre - but then the Sceptre has this narrow bezel which gives it a sleeker look - yeah - for once the Sony is not a winner in the "looks" category.The sony cost $1000 more than the Sceptre and also has a smaller screen (that part is noticeable).I bought an HDTV to watch HD - so I can't comment on the two TV's SD performance. I don't care much for SD broadcasts any more. In a year or two - it'll be dead in any case.The Sceptre has one or two minor issues - it smelled a bit when first turned on and the smell gradually wore off with use after a week. The Sony in contrast smelled of Jasmine (just kidding). This tells me that the Sceptre was not "burned in" at the factory.The Sceptre uses "Sony" remote control codes - so any universal remote will work with the Sceptre (thats pretty cool)..The Sceptre turned off on me twice when I rapidly punched buttons on the remote. Hopefully this is just a firmware bug.If you are willing to deal with minor niggles - you can buy two of the Olevias/Sceptres for the cost of a Sony and still enjoy the same picture quality. My other friends moving to HD are definitely not overpaying for the Sony any more now that they had a look at my half priced "2nd Tier" brand TV. Nothing 2nd tier about it when it comes to HD picture quality.The comments ask me why I rate the Sony a "One Star" if I found the pic quality to be good. For those who still don't get it - this is why! You can save $1000 and get exactly the same picture quality on a bigger screen. If someone wants to charge $1000 extra with NO gain in performance - they don't deserve anything more than that ONE star. On the performance scale the Sony is good - equal to the others. On the price Vs performance scale, it is down there in the pit.Update - I've posted live images from the Sceptre on Amazon. Search for "Sceptre Komodo". No - I am not particularly recommending the Sceptre - just showing you that it is possible to spend a lot less and get equal performance. I also now realize why the Sony pic looks good in the stores - thats because their default preset adjustments are good. I would have never purchased the Sceptre in the Store since it would be playing back with its default adjustments - where the pic sucks. But once I had tweaked it a bit - it was as good as the best. The choice is yours.
The Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 is a good buy for people looking foran easy to use compact 35mm camera that is small, lightweight,andcapable of taking good quality photos. The range of the telephotozoom(80-140) is capable of handling most picture requirements.The camera also offers additional functions such as flash, withred-eye reduction, flash for fill, and a self-timer. The camerais listed as &quot;weather-resistant.&quot; When not in use, the Stylus 140Zoom's sliding compartent cover protects the lens and makes thecamera suitable for transporting in a pocket, purse, etc.
I was excited about the concept. I still am, but these are A total miss for a company that I buy many things from. I have other Panasonic headphones that have worked great for many years. These pull down and back on my ears till I quit trying to use them because of the pain. They will not stay in your ears,unless you use both hands to hold them in, then they sound ok. I was totally disappointed in the magnetic----so called shaker system. It won't stay against the back of my head without holding it there and I think shaker is to much credit to give this weak system. The cord--volume box is worthless, It just felt "on and weak, or off." I guess if you duct taped these tight against your head, you would get A little bit of what I was expecting...Panasonic has always been a leader, this has really surprised me.(1) They need A total different way to wear them. (2) They need a much stronger magnet system--"lets really shake it up, or change the name". (3) They need a real volume control (4)They have to fit the ears-- so we can have a hands free system. They are nothing but junk, and I have seen better quality with Panasonic than in Sony products more times than not over the past 25+ years. I think they all let junk get past them, but not very often with Panasonic and Sony. They should be ashamed of these, they build great things -- and I hope they recall-----and do these in the quality that they are known for. Mistakes like this cause companys to loose many customers for life. I know this is an oversight -- I have two belt carry Panasonic disc and cassette players with Panasonic headsets and they are totally perfect...I want Panasonic to get these back, and realize what they did...I think Amazon needs to start listening to customer complaints, with the customers well being as their number one goal.
I got this cable to run from a new RCA antenna to my outdoor Preamplifier. The cable was to be outside and wrapped around a metal pole that had other cables wrapped around it. This cable was perfect, it was a great price, it was shielded so it did not cause nor receive any interference from my cable runs (I have multiple antennas running into one source), it has a solid feeling connector, that is easy to turn and work with and does not feel cheap, and it has a nice size copper cable running through it! I have had no problem and the 25 feet was more than enough for my installation, it was easy to working with and is easy enough to move (although it is stiff, which is good) and I was able to wrap it around a pole with no problem.I am very happy with this cable, it was a great buy and works perfectly outside on my antenna, it has a nice connector and feels secure, I will definitely be getting more of these when I need more cable!
I have used this ink cartridge for over 6 months now, both for my Epson 660 (at home) and Epson 640 (at work) and it works just fine.
Works great. seems like you never run out of room for pictures. Works great, and holds the pics till you go have them printed. I love it. Made my picture taking so much more fun a worry free.
This battery is only good for 2 hours max - my original was good for almost 4 hours. Looking for an OEM product - will keep this one as a backup but never buy from these guys again.
good:the buttons are responsive, i read a few reviews that complained about sluggish response times -- it's only an issue when you first start an "activity" that there are any delays. any macro on any remote has this issue. it is a requirement of the technology.also good, the software works pretty well, just make sure you have the EXACT serial numbers for your devices, i went by the internet ad on circuit city for my tv, but the actual code needed an "a" at the end. it was my mistake, but hopefully you can avoid it.finally good, everything works as promised. i sit back hit one button, and everything comes on the way i want it to. i am very pleased. this is a great value.------------finally the bad:the set up is inherently trial and error, there are just so many variables to consider. any changes have to be done on the computer which leads the THE MAJOR DRAWBACK --- the insane load time for computer>remote changes. each time is easily 4-5 minutes, sometimes longer. it doesnt sound bad but you will probably need to do it at least ten times to tweek everything perfectly. if this isnt a big deal for you, then this isnt a major drawback. either way this remote is a great product and i would buy one again.
Too bad I lost my money on buying two of those. One of the two stops working after seconds, the other broke down after a minute. Just hope people will read reviews and not waste their money as I did.
This is a replacement for my P-2000 which is still working but I'm mostly shooting in RAW now and the firmware update on the 2000 makes it run very slow; it was almost full anyway so now it is backup. The P-5000 is everything promised. While travelling (or just out shooting on a long day hike) it is so easy to download the card, review and keep only the ones you really want so you don't go home with hundreds of the same shot, blurry shots, or mistakes. I started using the Epson because I didn't want to lug a computer and didn't trust a transfer to DVD that I couldn't see. This is small, lightweight, easy to use and it has a fantastic screen I can see even without my glasses.
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.
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.
The Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (2nd Generation)is fantastic. Easy to use, easy to download songs into it from your computer or itunes. The sound is great. I love it!
But if I do find out it didn't work, it is too late! So far it appears to be fine.
The Nikon SB-400 is an excellent replacement for your DSLR built in flash unit. Set all your camera flash settings as usual for your flash situation attach the unit to your camera and use it to eliminate shades when shutting at day time. Since the unit is slightly higher that the camera built in unit, you will not create lens shade on your subject. I believe this is a better deal than the Sunpak RD-2000. I believe the unit has some restrictions on the Nikon D40, please read your manual before purchasing this unit.
I bought this for a 2007 subaru and had a garage install it and it didn't work. not sure why?
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 is an excellent DVD player for the price.I bought the LG 7832NCX to replace my Samsung HD931.Both dvd unit used the same Faroudja Scaler but the LG (Zenith) has done a better job to integrate the chip correctly.I'm using a Sony GWIII KF50WE601, great match.Using the Sony GWIII I don't see too much difference between 720P or 1080i, but several people agree that 1080i output is better.The DVI connection is OK but the analog output give better results.The remote control is horrible...So far I'm very please with LG products, good quality for cheap.I don't want to buy anything else from Samsung.
SanDisk Sansa M230 512 MB MP3 Player (Blue)This is a great MP3 player if you don't have a lot of songs to put on. It has great sound, easy to load songs and the small size makes it easy carry around. I use the arm band when I run and it's works great. It's a little confusing at first on how to get around to different menus but it's simple after you figure it out.
I followed the recommendations of a lot of other reviewers on here and paired the Linksys Access Point up with an Orinoco Silver PCMCIA card. I had everything up and running in 10 minutes (I connected the Linksys access point to one of the switched ports on my Linksys 4 Port DSL Router). A quick update of the Orinoco client software stopped it from reporting that it couldn't talk to the access point (it worked fine before, it just kept saying that it couldn't see the access point).Note, however, that I don't have a large house and I have not turned on the WEP protection.
THE LABTEC SPEAKERS HAVE A GREAT SOUND ...LISTENING TO NYSTEDT PURCHASED FROM AMAZON.COM OF COURSE...THE SURROUND SOUND IS WORKING PERFECTLY...VOLUME HAS PLENTY AND ALSO DECENT BASS SOUND BUT SOMEWHAT LACKING ON THAT END....BUT HEY FOR THE PRICE AND THE SOUND QUALITY IT CANT BE BEAT IM GLAD I BOUGHT FROM AMAZON.COM I LOOKED IN RETAIL STORES AND COULD NOT FIND ANY THING THAT CLOSE TO THE QUALITY AND THE PRICE...
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.
I recently installed a flat screen TV in my living room after 35 years of having to go down the basement to watch. I really didn't want to get a second set top box or run the cable up through the floor. So, I looked around for a wireless solution and found the Terk Leapfrog. And after reading the excelent comment concerning how to handle the possible WiFi interference issue, I figured that I would be able to install it without to much of a hassle.Well it took me exactly 15 minutes from box to functional, including trying several channel settings until we didn't interfere with the WiFi. The IR remote feature works like a charm so that I can sit upstairs and change channels on the settop box in the basement.The only time we have any issue at all is when someone starts up the microwave in the kitchen. You get interference in both the audio and video portions of the signal. Muting the sound resolves most of the issue until the microwave shuts off. And at times my wife will even wait until commercials to fire it up. So it is an issue easily worked around.Needless to say, I am satisified with the product.
includes plenty of cables and an external power supply which is often required when connecting external drives lacking their own external power.recommended!
I followed the installation instructions: load the software, then plug the reader into the usb port and let Windows 98 recognize and install the item. And that's what it did - so simple! And Windows Explorer reads it just like any other drive. I agree with the previous reviewer - it is a little difficult to insert the flash card and you must take care. Maybe it doesn't take a whole minute, but it does take longer than the few seconds you would assume it should take. Other than that, it works exactly like it is supposed to.
I have been a faithful Linksys customer for 6 years, but I am very happy with this product. I often had interrupted or arrested download issues, but since using this product, downloads are fast and seamless.Easy to set up, but I opted not to install the provided utilities.I highly recommend this product.
We ordered our ink toner online because it was outrageously expensive at our local Office Deopt and Office Max. The exact same product from HP was at least 1/2 the price and has worked perfectly. It came in an unopened package and is high quality. As long as it lasts for 2500 copies, I'll be ectatic!
Title says it all. This was my first GPS and we bought it soon after we bought our car. We have literally traveled all of US with this amazing GPS and it has taken us to our destinations without a glitch. The menu browsing is perfect. Looks neat with only power switch button on the top. Although I never used the video/MP3 capability, but I just downloaded a song for kicks and the sound quality wasn't that bad. If you have an Axillary input in car, you can plug it into the stereo system just like you would do for a mp3 player.The only con that I could figure out in 3 years of using this piece was that the battery gave up on me sooner than I had expected (but it might be because I always kept it charged and never let it use its battery in the early stages). Another thing might be that you have to go through like 4 clicks or so to get to volume control. But now I just keep it connected to power and don't care much for volume so keep it low but still at audible level, so it doesn't bother me at all.Pros:- Wide screen - helps a lot to see a full size map as well as distance for next maneuver.- Tilt view -perfect to see whats coming up next and how far.- Tons of POI (point of interest)- Save your fav addresses with Names/Contacts.- Options while selecting route type for distance/speed etc. Good for city driving.- Has the Traffic monitoring plug in (although I never used it).Many other things that I use regularly but too much to mention. All in all, I would buy it time and again. It has not failed me.
I purchased the Panasonic 42" Plasma after doing quite a bit of research. I have to say that I am very impressed with my purchase. The picture is awesome! I read that the sound was not so good, but I have to say that it sounds pretty good to me. I haven't even hooked up my surround sound yet. I did adjust the picture settings with the variables I found in an earlier post....what a difference! I did not think the picture could get any better! Currently I am using the component hook up, Charter Cable HD box only has DVI, so I had to purchase a DVI to HDMI cable. Can't wait till it arrives. After watching the HD channels, it's hard to go back! The difference is amazing. I am looking at buying a Blu-ray DVD player next.The shipping took a little longer than expected. It was shipped from Reno, NV on 2/12 and arrived at my local hub on 2/14, but did not get delivered to my house until 2/23. Eagle shipping did deliver the tv inside my home and opened the box for me to inspect the item before signing.Great customer service. I purchased the tv for 1399, it dropped to 1349 a few days later. Amazon.com credited me the difference with no questions asked.
I recently purchased it and so far enjoy it. The only minor complaint is some of my CD's are old and scratched. The CD works fine on the computer, but the player has problems. That problem is easy to solve, since I still have the original CD and have copies on my computer. Better error correction would be a nice feature and bring it to 5 star rating.
This share station is a great way to create quick dvds off the hard drive of your jvc camcorder! The only gripe I have is that the price here is outrageous! Go purchase this exact item in factory sealed box on Ebay for $80-$129.00!!!!! I made an $80 offer and just got my new share station delivered today. What a money saver!!!! If you have a JVC compatible camcorder, you have to get one of these!!
Recently I wrote a complaint about two sets of Logitech Z628 speakers I installed with my new Audigy 2 ZS Pro sound card. I complained that both sets were defective in the left rear channel. I returned both sets to Amazon. They took them back without any question. It appears I may have been wrong. I am now using another brand of speakers with the same overall effect I had with the Logitechs. I am bewildered by this since a test with earphones in each of the three analog out (front, center and rear) outputs on the sound card showed no discrepancy. This was the test Creative told me to use to verify that their sound card wasn't the problem. However, with the any speaker system hooked up, the left rear channel is weaker. I am sorry for blaming Logitech since even with another brand of speaker I have the same problem. I was only trying to be helpful. At this point, I am even reluctant to blame Creative. I just don't know what the problem is. Sorry for any incontinence I may have caused.I apologize to Logitech and Amazon and to you the other Amazon customers. Maybe Amazon will pull my first opinion.
I put a lot of time into my entertainment center. TV mounted, wires run neatly behind the wall, nothing out of place. The problem is, to get a decent FM signal I need to hold the FM "Antenna" (Which is really just a wire) out and up, perpendicular to the TV to get any good signal.So, instead of hiring someone to hold it for me, I figured I would give a product such as this one a chance. Some people loved it, some people hated it. It's got to be better than what I have. The product arrived quickly and without un-bundling the wire I plugged it straight into my receiver and placed the antenna on top.Night and day difference. In fact, I haven't moved it or even un-bundled the wire yet, this is where it is going to stay. I get my one channel much clearer and other channels that were previously mostly static come through much clearer. Not recording quality but 'FM' quality for sure. I suspect that I could adjust it more but it's certainly perfect for my needs.If you aren't as lucky as I am to get it working on the first try, un-bundle the wires and try a few different locations and directions. This product works great.
The photos on this page do NOT go w/this bag. My camera barely fits in this bag on it's own and forget about putting the camera with lens attached + spare lens in here.
I'm not sure why there is a difference in price between this product and other products. Other products seem to offer no additional benefits. Perhaps the quality of the materials is higher (such as harder plastic, etc.). However, for a product that mostly remains inside a camera, I doubt the importance of the product's construction. This SD card has worked superbly, no disappointments. I see nothing in the quality or function to justify such a low price. It's just a good bargain. I would buy this brand of storage device in the future.
This item is a great buy, not only for quality, but also price! I think I might just buy one for my office too!
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 purchased this for professional use in my business to protect my investment in a Canon 350D digtal SLR used in aerial photography. I was so impressed with the price (and the free shipping at the time) that I ordered another for my personal camera equipment. These are rugged, well built cases and the interior amenities help to design a well organized protective space to carry cameras, lenses and accessories, while standing up to the rigors of hauling them in and out of a small aircraft on a regular basis. Small enough to be convenient but large enough to hold a substantial amount of auxiliary gear. Lockable, hard sided - hard to beat !
i got the 135" black screen and it is awesome. Mounting it was a little tricky and I had to use my own screws but for the cheap price to have a screen that takes up a whole wall in my theater room it is unbelievable. The quality is flawless, no ripple problems or moving problems, bright, i think this is the best screen for your buck out there.
It's great! Has a great sound! My husband was playing it downstairs last night, and we could clearly hear it upstairs. It doesn't get distorted. I am really pleased with it.
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.
Fast setup with my toshiba brand tivo unit.also with my old win2000 PC that did not have any PCI slots available.
I bought TWO of these monitors on Black Friday for $200 each (after rebates) and what a great investment! Both monitors display images and text that are crisp and bright. I noticed one monitor was flickering or shimmering, only to discover that I had a bad graphics card. After replacing the graphics card, it worked beautifully. If you are having trouble with shimmering or what they call "incorrect PHASING", try another graphics card on another computer; this may help solve the problem.
needed 2 Gb memory card for a device. Difficult to find, bec most stores sell only bigger memory cards. Found this on Amazon. Shipped timely. Good price
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.
This was actually the first mp3 player I ever had.I've had many since but this one is still the coolest one I ever had.It was sturdy, the only reason it broke was because I had had it for so long, and eventually, things break.As silly as it sounds I think the coolest feature was when it was plugged into the computer. In order to show you that it was charging it would light up around the edges and on the buttons but it would fade in and out. It honestly looked like it was breathing, which at 15 was the coolest thing, ever. (I'm pretty sure I even named it.)Now I'm looking to buy another one, years later, because it was definitely the best mp3 player I ever had. (and I've had ipods, sonys, samsung, etc.)The funny thing I'm finding is, that they're way more expensive than the one I bought 6 years ago.
Love this camera! It replaced my Fuji S2 which was built based on the Nikon body, but the Fuji is heavy and not as fast as it could be. Since I got the Nikon D80 I've hardly picked up the Fuji. The Nikon is lighter, faster, and better battery use. Even when using the D80 with a single battery and not the dual batteries, I've yet to run out of power on one battery. The Nikon D80 is considerably lighter than the Fuji even with the dual battery pack. And since the Fuji was based on the Nikon body, I can use my old Nikon lenses as well as the newer Nikon lenses. Great camera.
I should have read the specks closer and I would not have picked this piece of equipmnt. It is far too large and heavy for 250 GB. It does not work well w/ Mac. The accompanying software causes a crash each time its utilization is attempted. The product arrived w/out the required power cord. ( It took two weeks for that to arrive). I have the same company's lighter 80GB extrnl hard drive withwhich I'm pleased. Not a bad company, just a bad product.
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 purchased the CTEK 3300 from Amazon in February of 2010, thinking that it would be a top-notch charger for my vehicles (many motorcycles, three cars, an SUV, a boat). I've been sorely disappointed. I just came in from charging two batteries in a diesel pickup truck. Each time, after many hours, the charger indicated that the charge was not complete, yet if I disconnected a lead and reconnected it, the charger immediately showed full-charge and that it had entered float mode.CTEK's U.S. office was clueless when I called previously to discuss problems like this with the charger, unable to even suggest a test to verify that the charger was operating properly (such as a DMM voltage reading on a battery that was showing less than full charge).The Xtreme Chargers are much better and I own three of them. If the $70-$100 price for those puts them out of reach, I recommend the SmartShot 1.5A by Yuasa. I'm not a big fan of the Deltran Battery Tender and just gave mine away with a motorcycyle I sold.
I've purchased this camera based on literatureand word of mouth opinions. I found it comparable tomany others similar cameras performing equally well.However, I've learned, that for some reasons it isout of production and already not available in Europe. Bargainprices are probably due the fact, that currently the rest ofthem on stock is being sold out.
This is a sandisk memory stick. It is a good memory stick with a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Why would you call sony support for a sandisk product?
I need one the I can connect to my old computer printer port that need the male to connect to my female port. this one wasn't the right type...I have to have one with the male prones
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.
I got tired of buying the canon cartridges. They cost a fortune. These work good, probably not for professional photographers, but The color is just fine for me!
The Canon 41 ink cartridge works well and lasts long, though I don't count the number of photos I print. I have never needed to "align" the print when replacing a Canon Cartridge. The colors are good and close to the original scene. I have had worse luck with refilled and third-party cartridges.
I started using these some three years ago after experiencing many problems with glitches, errors, etc. with all other brands. I thought Memorex, Sony, etc. would give good results from burning dvd to dvd, but from sad experience, that was NOT the case. Is seems all these companies buy from whomever gives them a good price and put their brand label on them. Thus, you might get an excellent batch from Taiyo Yuden or, more often, a bad batch from who knows who made them in their garage. Taiyo Yuden makes their own disks and tests them constantly for batch quality. I now use TY exclusively and have had no problems with glitches, etc. It is a pleasure watching a burned movie without worrying when a glitch will occur. However, I highly recomment the silver thermal lacquer dvds and not the value line. I believe other places label these silver thermals as "premium" dvds. Amazon's description doesn't say that, but that's what they are. the "value line" are so labeled and cost a bit less. I am that familiar with using the value line so cannot recommend them one way or the other, but for the cost difference, I would go with the silver thermals.
The entire family is enjoying this! Installation instructions are easy to follow, making this a sure hit even for Dilbert!
I bought this bag for a new Canon EOS Rebel T2i (18-55 lens kit) that I bought in the same order. It fits perfectly. I don't have any additional lenses, so I store the battery charger in the bag as well. I really like the rugged material, and all the buckles seem solid and well constructed. This is a bag built to last. Good padding for the camera.
I like this keyboard and I owned a MS Natural (the white ergo ones) before it...but the keys get rubbed off during normal use after only a few months. Of the alphabet keys, only my Q and N keys aren't rubbed off. Then N remains because the N key is extra wide for the ergo design and I'm touching it where the letter does not appear and the Q is still present because...apparently, I don't use the letter Q very much. However, if I make this review any longer...it'll probably rub off so I'm going to stop riiiiight...now.
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.
This camera is a rip-off. A year ago I could have recommended this camera, but it's already succeeded by the Rebel XTi. Not only that, If dust were to get into your camera, you are doomed, as the XTi has a self cleaning sensor unit that shakes off dust. Any dust that adhered to the sensor can be removed with the bundled software. It also has a higher resolution sensor, although there is no real difference. In fact, the XT may have better pixel detail than the XTi. But if you want to look for a new DSLR, try a 10 MP XTi, Sony a100, or Nikon D80. Many critics would choose the Nikon, but I would choose Canon's XTi. There is only 7-point AF, while the XTi has 9-point AF. I don't really care if you can shoot 3 FPS on both cameras or even 5 FPS like the 30D because you can't get light into the camera and it only works under super bright conditions. The only good thing is the price, which is cheaper than the XTi, but still not worth it.Quality: 2/10 (1/5)Lower resolution than XTi. If dust gets into the camera, your doomed.Value: 4/10 (2/5)Few hundred dollars cheaper than XTi, but still no worth it. More like a "Rip-off" XT than a Rebel XT.Overall: 2/10 (1/5)Absolutely horrible camera, as it has been succeeded by a better one. Canon should have called it the Digital "RIP-OFF" XT than the Digital Rebel XT, creating a new series!
This is the perfect camera for someone who needs a simple to use camera for every situation, yet wants the added benefits of aperture adjustments, high resolution, stabilization, etc.
I must note the poor choice of words on the side of the new iTrip package. "Mini USB port allows for charging," or something along those lines. Currently there is no existing cord that has Mini USB at one end and either a car charger or electrical plug at the other end. There is also no such thing as a firewire to Mini USB cord so you could use the ipod accompanying chargers. You can buy a $22 cord that allows you to hook the iTrip up to your computer. Why would I want an FM transmitter to do that? "Trip" means to travel -go somewhere and transmit it away from my computer that already has speakers and all of my songs in iTunes. It's misleading to say this product charges while using iTrip and in the same breath say you can take it in the car with you and so on. They should have made the same type of transmitter in the top mounting style- (because the vast, vast majority still owns G4 and younger iPods). And then also made a bottom loading one with a firewire port for charging for the newer generations. At least make a mini USB support cord for car and wall charging. It's pointless for charging on the go. Don't fall for it. At least they finally found a way to remove the iTunes stations from the playlists. Too bad I can't charge my iPod with it or this would have been perfect.
Just finished installing Canon PIXMA MP500 and printed some photos off a memory card to test it out. Incredible print quality! I couldn't believe how sharp the images and accurate the color was. My wife commented that they look better than the prints we get from Costco. Took about 1 minute to print each photo and the operation is whisper quiet.Relative to other multifunction printers I suppose this is smaller, but it is still a larger printer. I was hoping the sleek design would translate into a smaller footprint, but it's occupying about 1/6th of my desk space so I'll probably get a separate stand for it and put it underneath.One complaint: no USB cable included to connect the printer to the computer. How moronic is that? I knew to order one after reading other reviews, but that's got to be one of the dumbest things you could do as a manufacturer.
nice little radio but the reception is HORRIBLE. On the AM band I get 1 maybe 2 stations.. same with the FM. For the money that this thing retails at go with something with higher quality. I haven't used the GMRS function on this radio yet but judging by the lack of reception with the AM/FM radio I probably shouldn't bother.
I ordered this for my grandson for Christmas and he loves it!!! It stores more than enough songs is easy to use and the perfect size. The controls are one of the best features! The buttons are easy to use.Compared to the other MP3's I looked at it is right up there! The quality is typical of what I saw. It is well made and is lightweight and the size is perfect. Unlike other things that take batteries he has not even had to change the original one's yet!I like his so much that I am ordering myself this exact same one!!
It is probably beating a dead horse to repeat what others have said already, but perhaps there's influence in numbers. Bought this item with the hopes of giving a loved one something that would produce prints quickly and easily, albeit expensively. Glad she turned out not to be the user, because this printer dock drives me up the wall, and I'm the patient one. Although the pictures have been just fine, after the first few trouble-free print batches, each new use has meant time spent fiddling with the system to eke out a print or two. The greatest problem is the paper feed, which now works only for an occasional sheet if the stack size is perfect and I hold my mouth right. The software is quirky, too, making unreasonable demands for full functionality (administrator priviledges). The latest cartridge, newly installed, went belly up after 11 prints. Lest you get the wrong impression, all but three of those prints required at least one paper tray adjustment and restart. And yes, I fanned the paper, took great pains not to exceed the fill line, repeatedly verified a clear, clean paper path, and completely refrained from belting the sucker.If this item had been inexpensive to begin with, or if it were cheap to run, I'd cheerfully suck it up and do what needs to be done to keep the prints coming. It certainly wasn't and isn't, though, and my only goal now is to jolly it along until the backlog of cartridges and paper has been used up. Since those Kodak items are famously mismatched in quantity, that might not take as long as I expect. Then this baby's compactness and shape will make it a fine $200 trophy paper weight.
Okay, here's my experience.I've been meaning to purchase a DVD player for a year or two, because of the better sound and picture quality, great durability of the films released on DVD, and diminishing VHS market. I finally took the plunge and bought this DVD player, because the price was great and the features looked nice and basic. As a new DVD enthusiast, I didn't feel like I needed a lot of bells, whistles, progressive-scan, etc. I just wanted a nice simple set-up.This certainly fits the bill. The sound is great, the picture quality is wonderful, and the performance is very good. Again, I'm speaking as a beginner in the world of DVDs, but this player has all the features you'd want in a basic DVD player, at a very great price. The remote is easy to use, but I would add that the instruction manual for setting up the player is a little confusing for beginners, but after a few minutes and some common sense, it becomes quick and easy set-up.In short: DVD is here to stay, people. These aren't laserdiscs or betamax. With major retail chains beginning to pull VHS films, and with an increasing DVD film market, this is no mere trend. It is here, and I couldn't be happier. To see my favorite films with crystal clear digital sound and picture, to have them preserved in DVD form, its a marvelous experience. If you're a beginner, you should pick this player up. You won't be disappointed.
Panasonic sells this same unit under their brand for substantially more money. If you dig real deep on the Panasonic site under "compatibility," you'll learn that Panasonic and Olympus teamed up on Panasonic's new high end camera.The collaboration, it appears, has been going on for some time: this unit is the same as the Panasonic DML-FL500 and works perfectly with the Lumix FZ-50. So if the price of the Panasonic unit has held you back, get this one.It is worth it.Today I shot pictures of the grandkids at a children's museum. I had excellent flash lighting in TTL AUTO mode from about 25 feet away. Shots of people within five feet or so of the lens are over-exposed, so just dial in -0.7 stop correction on the FL-50 and everything is fine. You can go plus or minus 3 full stops on the flash itself.You can set the flash mode (i.e., auto flash with redeye pre-flash) from the FZ-50.Overall, this is a superb smart flash that is fully compatible with the Lumix FZS-50 at a substantially lower price. You will not regret this purchase if you're serious about your photography. The head rotates practially 360 degrees, swivels almost 240, is powerful and has a built-in diffuser for super-wide angle lenses. It uses AA batteries.Full manual control when you want it.A very sweet package.Jerry
Went to a Marriott hotel in Hawaii that had this model, and loved how convenient it was, so we purchased two. They look great, the cord stays out of the way, and they even come with sticky tape if you want/need to mount them to a mirror like I did. Very good buy.
In the 1 week of ownership of this model I have had several frustrating days and phone sessions with the Philips girls on the customer &quot;help&quot; line. Finally I was able to break through to a technician named O'Neil who gave me the clue which helped me make 9 successful external recordings from vinyls and cassette tapes so far, and makes me feel safe in keeping the unit. The secret? He said this model is NOT ABLE TO HANDLE OVER 74 min.(including the finalization time) of the 80 min. disks. Yes, I finally found Philips disks at Sears. However, the local authorized Philips repair shop uses only Memorex and never heard that they won't work. They are not aware of the 74 min. limit, or of the requirement to use Philips disks. Neither is the dealer at Circuit City. If Philips would tell their DEALERS of this highly kept secret, they would not have so many returned &quot;out of the Box&quot; units on the shelf (which this was one of several) or so many unhappy purchasers.I hope this information is helpful for your particular problem.
We are not into the big units that blast down walls. This unit serves our needs well. It is compact, and breaks into three parts so it can be placed for better sound balance. It has a full sound that has the full range of sounds, making orchestras sound as if they are in our living room. It was a great buy for us.
Very easy to use. Loved the touch screen. Tested the device by going another way other than the listed route and the system quickly recalculated (2 seconds) and plotted exactly! 100% portable to other vehicles since the satellite is built into the device...no extra attachments and no multiple accessories needed. Hard to see sometimes in daylight, but otherwise and good GPS system!
I used this in a health club so I bought one. It is excellent although I can't explain why.
I bought the second battery to use on long trips, but this isn't a very good choice. I can't remember when I bought it (maybe a year ago?), but it's already dying. It only holds a charge for about 50 pictures before I have to charge it again. My original Cannon battery far outlasts this one. I recommend you get a name brand battery replacement.
The item i received wasn't even in the original packaging as showed in the picture. What i received instead was a CHEAP Chines Knock Off. Disappointed.
its simple its perfect and its working. so far I couldnt be haippier now I can listen and watch to whatever on my Zune over the big screen.
I just got mine this week, and I like it a lot. It comes with a sweet case, which is basically the same as people put on their cell phones. Thin and black, doubt any scratches will get through. The case also allows you to still access all the buttons, unlike some companies who really dropped the ball on the case! The iGP-100 doesn't come with an armband for those of us who want to work out with it. Its like $8 extra online, but whatever.For those of you who cant imagine what 3.2x3.1 inches look like, its basically the size of a circle inscribed in a POST-IT note.I wanted this for working out and did a lot of research. My friend had the iRiver 395, which is basically a 512 flash player. It is a little smaller and lighter, but I chose the iGP-100 b/c it holds 1.5 gigbs (though only about 1.38 of them are usable...) and it costs less. 512MB is plenty for working out, but I also take it to class, do HW with it etc...basically, I didn't want to pay $200+ and end up with limited memory. Another advantage is that the iGP-100 is recognized as an external HD, so its basically drag and drop. Also, this allows you to put documents or even programs on your MP3 player. Might not be useful to you, but I do find it convinient to have important homework files handy. It hasnt skipped yet.The volume is the same on all iRiver products: from 0-40. Level 10 is good for studying or background music, and I dont think there is a need to go over 30-35. Loudness isnt an issue with this player.The sound quality is superb. Excellent bass, and the EQ works very nicely. The headphones they gave me procude good sound, dont expect to work out with them though- theyll fall out a million times. No big deal, any set of head phones will work.The FM tuner is what made me pick iRiver. Other companies (Rio, RCA) put out 1.5 Gigs for about $150, but I like the radio a lot. Otherwise I'd never hear new songs, so it would get boring.A nice feature would have been a timer to see how long I've been running for. It does come with a sleep timer, so I guess I could use that.As far as batter life goes, I dont think it will live up the the advertised 12 hours if you want to turn it up, add some bass and upload some songs, but its definately enough to get you through the day.I hope this has been a helpful review for you!
Just picked this player up and found out that it does not support the formats advertised - in spite of the Microsoft "Plays for Sure" logo.I subscribe to Audible.com which is the new "Books on Tape". Audible is an advertised format on the m230. I spent hours trying to get it to work, downloading drivers etc. - but it wouldn't. I sent an email to Audible and pasted below is the response:(Regina Toussaint) - 11/27/2005 07:40 PMDear Thomas,Thanks for contacting Audible, the world's largest online destination for downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment.The Sansa M250 will be made Audible ready shortly. We are awaiting the Device Plug-ins from SanDisk so it can be added to Audible Manager. Unfortunately Sandisk has already listed the device as compatible. You will not be able to activate the device until we have added the plugin to our Software. We apologize for any inconvenience this may pose.If you need further assistance, please try our online Help Center, where you'll find quick answers to many common questions and issues. You may also contact us directly during our regular business hours:Mon - Fri we are open 24 hoursSat & Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.We appreciate your interest in Audible, and wish you many hours of great listening.Sincerely,ReginaAudible Customer SupportCustomer (Thomas Donnelly) - 11/27/2005 04:26 PMI have an exsisting acct and just purchased a SanDisk/sansa m230 player - I could only find the installation software for the 100 series Sandisks - which wouldn't set up my player - how do I get Audible Manager to add this playerQuestion Reference #051127-000777---------------------------------------------------------------"
These speakers are built to last. Very sturdy frame. The front grille is a hard plastic and not a soft mesh fabric. The back of the speakers have a kind of pull out hook that is recessed into the back of the speaker. You can use this hook to mount the speakers on the wall if you have a hook type hanger. A nail or screw won't work. I hung them with a hercules hook, you know the kind you see on TV advertised and are now sold in stores everywhere. Here is a link:Hercules Hook Wall Hooks 20-pk.The speaker wire connectors are the push down door type, not the screw type.I use these speakers as the rear surround in my 7.1 channel surround system hooked up to an Onkyo HT-RC260 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Onkyo HT-RC260 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)) using 16 gauge RCA speaker wire I ordered off of Amazon:RCA AH1650SN 16-Gauge Speaker Wire (50 Feet)They sound amazing and I have absolutely no complaints whatsover.To test the speakers and kind of "break them in" I hooked them up to an older Kenwood receiver I have as the front speakers in a simple 2 channel stereo setup with no subwoofer and they really did sound great. Obviously not as good as $200-$500 dollar speakers but way above what I was reasonably expecting for the price I paid for them.I was so impressed that I recommended them to a friend and he ordered them as secondary "B" speakers for his receiver that has an A/B Speaker setup and they sound fantastic in his 12X15 den where he plays them.No regrets at all and I highly recommend these speakers to anyone looking for great sound on a budget.
These don't really fit well in the ears, like others have said. Also, the audio isn't especially clear (especially base and midrange), which for the price they go for is a shame.
The batteries I bought flat out, DO NOT WORK. They even cause my Sony charger to malfunction. Luckily I have some genuine Sony batteries that do work. I have purchased non-Sony batteries that did work but these were absolutely terrible. I now have to return them and find another source.
I wanted a digital camera for all the usual reasons. In addition to its usefulness for emailing, my second reason is that I take hundreds of snapshots yearly that I throw out as soon as I get home - sometimes, while still at Kinko's. It seemed like such a great idea to be able to delete all my duds - before any tree ever has to die for them, or (gasp) any photo lab worker has to see them.This is a great little camera. It is truly a simple-to-use, lightweight thing. I agree with all the praise. I wish I had known at the outset (if only to spare myself the headache) that the instruction manual - the good, big, complete one that I wanted to read cover-to-cover - is on a CD rom. Don't plan on reading it in bed, unless you want to first print all 54 pages. The little &quot;quick&quot; booklet (missing much material) that comes in the package has a loosely organized table of contents to the CD, but, inexplicably, no page numbers that would correspond to the topics in the printed material, so you must search.You must buy separate photo-editing software, unless you want to send your nice little photos only to have your recipient download them in in that ridiculous huge size we've all seen. In addition you will not be able to modify your photos in any way without the software.Four double A batteries were used up in an hour of snapping, viewing, deleting, snapping. When the batteries begin to wear out, the camera gets sluggish, and then it's time. A rechargeable battery pack (or two) is a must.An excellent feature of any Nikon camera is that the Nikon tech support line is a twenty- four hours a day, seven days a week operation. This is incredible. I had a few glitches with the Nikon software, and phoned several times. I was helped right away - efficiently and well. That alone is a fantastic plus, especially for someone who is not particularly good with new gadgetry. Terrific.
If you are lik me and have broken a few of your pen drives by carrying them in yours pocket, I would highly recommend this product. Secure your data and your pen drive.
These ink cartridges were exactly as represented and at a reasonable price. I appreciate that.
It's simple, easy to use, versitile and unobtrusive. Instead of carrying a big folder of CDs, I have a tiny folder of SD chips with ALL of my 4000 songs of music. I like have different chips better than an ipod in the car since its easier to deal with.
THIS IS A FINE BATTERY. THE PRICE IS EXTREMELY LOW COMPARED WITH WHAT CANON WAS ASKING.
We got this for traveling and it is very easy to use. We took it on a trip right after getting it and it was amazing. Simple to use and very accurate. We like the voice directions in addition to the map. It doesn't come with a in-depth owners manual and after using it we knew why; it is very self explanatory. We highly recommend it.
I would have liked to know that the cord in the picture was NOT the cord that I was ordering. Not only are the connectors NOT nickel-plated, like in the picture, even the shape of the connector is wrong and looks to be smaller than the one pictured as well.My rating is more for the distrust I'm feeling from this company rather than the product itself, as it does work... For now...My recommendation: Don't buy this product, at least not from this company. You never know what you're going to get.
This camera suddenly stopped working after less than 6 months of light use. Olympus said it would take 10-14 days to get it back. They received it 6 weeks ago, and I'm still waiting. Getting through to customer service, or getting an email back is a nightmare. Buy a camera that is more reliable!
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 camera from Sears a year and half ago. I purchased the extended warranty. The battery latch broke and they claim it is from customer abuse. Althought it has no scratches or marks on it, and the latch seems to be the BIG problem with these cameras, I am out the $200 for the camera. DO not recommend KODAK camera for this reason. THE BATTERY LATCH BREAKS and KODAK WILL NOT REPLACE.
They are only sleeves - and as such no technology. The various colors are handy in filing different types of discs. Price on Amazon is attractive.
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 Interner port 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 options of the network card without help 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!.
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.
What a great value! I have been searching for just what this unit offers; a compact DVD player with the capacity for CD, MP3, plus AM&FM, including speakers, all for an attractive price. I did not want all of the speakers and wires associated with "home theater in a box", but essentially wanted all of the features they offer in a small stereo package without the expense of a true component system. This is a great main system for those of us who are not true audiophiles, and may even be a good bedroom system for them as well. My only complaint is that I cannot get the volume sufficiently high, but that is because I am using it in a large living room, a task for which it is not designed. Good job Panasonic!
I bought this alongside Modern Warfare 2 for my PS3, thinking it would help out with the multiplayer. I usually play games with headphones on since I have a roommate, but as of November 2009, there is no way to get the PS3 to send audio out through a USB connection. Because this is an over-ear headphone, you have to have one ear covered with this, and the other ear open to listen to the TV, or, if you want to use headphones, you have to have this thing hanging around your neck with the mic in front of your mouth while you use another pair of headphones to listen to the game. This device could at least have a second cable or at least an attachment so that it can receive audio through both USB and headphone jack, but as it stands, this device is nearly useless for Playstation gamers.Very disappointed overall.
I've owned my stylus and it's housing for over a year. It has been on over 80 dives many to 90' plus and it's always been a real trooper. I don't change out the silica packs terribly often and have had the lense fog only a couple of times. Love it. Wish I loved the camera just as much.
I got a new printer specifically to be able to print lables on DVDs & CDs for myself as well as other people. Wasn't sure what to expect from them. Wrote on a few before the printer came & thought they sucked. Then printed the first DVD label for one of my Mom's DVDs & LOVED it. It has a more professional look to it. They seem to dry faster than guidelines recommend (but I am in the desert so they may dry slower in more humid environment) and look lovely. The ink colors seem to exactly replicate what is on the computer. Light is light & dark is dark. I love the versatility of printing your own labels. I am now going to try pictures & other backgrounds different from the software ones & see how they do. But I expect they will be just as lovely as my first attempts.
Did not like. Fell apart when removed from packaging. Never used due to product seeming like junk after fussing with for about 30 minutes.
I bought this cable only a few days ago. I just got the chance to plug it in and the Picture is fuzzy and has multiple lines in it. I am in the process of returning it.
After reading glowing reviews of the sound and functions of this clock radio I was amazed to hear how bad it sounded when I got it! Really really really muffled and bass-heavy. No adjustment for tone either. Lotsa cool functions like progressive loudness alarm/radio, weekend auto-alarm-off, but it sounds SO BAD. It'll be my first return to Amazon I think!
These are nice speakers, but you only get 1 pair of dual cube speakers, not 2 pair as shown in the picture, claiming it is a set. Be careful - you DO NOT get quantity 4 dual cube speakers as shown.- JP
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. HE LOVES IT!!! He mentioned the Tom Tom but after doing my homework, reading many reviews I decided on the Garmin. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because we have Nissan Murano and the Garmin will not stick or suction onto our dashboard. Mounting the Garmin has been a nightmare. I just checked the website and found a "better" mount for the Streetpilot series and hope it works. For now he has it suctioned onto the LCD display monitor. Hey ladies, I don't know about you, but this product was not a luxury it was a necessity. ;0)
I misplaced my Sony cable so I ordered this cable as a replacement. It works great with my Sony DCR-TRV20. The quality of the cable I would say is as good as a Sony cable or better. I would recommend this cable to anyone needing a replacement FireWire cable.
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.
I recently purchased these on Amazon for $339 thru Pro Audio Express. They were delivered in 2 days and were in perfect brand new condition! When I put them on I noticed that it almost felt like putting a clamp on my head but it was also a feeling of quality design. I previously had a pair of HD570's that were incredibly comfortable; my son has inherited these. The sound difference betweek these is quite remarkable. I have listened to them on my laptop and also on my new Pioneer Elite SC-27 receiver so I can echo the comments about being sure you give these an adequate power level to do them justice. I will say that even on my computer they sounded pretty nice but some of the musice would sound kind of muddled as their just wasn't enough juice. I spent the better part of a weekend reading every review I could find on these and it seemed that the only people who complained about them were people who were professional sound engineers or people that didn't give them enough power. If you have a decent home theatre system and you are looking for headphones(my wife often requests that I "put on the headphones") I highly recommend these. Depending on your financial well being these are worth every dime for the quality of the listening experience they provide.
I LOVE the natural keyboard. I hate using flat keyboards, so this is great. There is an inherent wrist rest and it's easier to tell if my hands are on the right keys. My husband hates it, so it's a good thing we have separate desks and computers. I bought a spare in case my breaks and they are no longer in production. I don't use the hot keys, but they are nice to have if you like that sort of thing. My mouse has volume keys, so I use it instead of the volume keys on the keyboard. There is also a 'favorites' key that lets you enter your most visited sites. With Windows 7, I don't use it anymore.
1. This is my second recorder from Olympus that I've experienced with half or no aural output to head/ear phones!2. no continuous playback function like on the wonderful Sony icd-sx25.I would give it one star, but it didn't blow up in my face or anything like that; but @ this rate it's obviously not a superstar-i product!Sincerely yours.
I'm not sure what happened with flagday1960's APC UPS, but I have had mine for over 2 years and it has performed flawlessly. Whenever I've had an electrical power outage, the APC's software notifies me that it has reverted to battery power, and informs when commercial electrical power has been restored. I can view the stats for my UPS - when and how long the last "event" (battery power activation) occurred, and the UPS current charge status. My 350R has only 6 outlets - 3 battery/surge and 3 surge, the current 350 model provides 8 outlets - 4 of each. While I can replace the internal battery of my 350R when it does die and is unrechargeable, I'll likely buy a new 350R in the near future, primarily for the extra 2 outlets.
I just received this Tao from Amazon on March 23, 2006 to give to my wife for our Anniversary. I've never had a satellite radio before.After I opened the package and got ready to install the thing in my wife's car, I noticed the battery compartment latch button on the unit wasn't working when I pushed it to open it. It actually wouldn't push in to remove the compartment door. I also noticed a rattling noise coming from inside the unit near the latch as though some pieces were loose inside the unit. I thought at first that the rattle was part of the antenna port on the device.After attempting to push the button to the compartment so I could install the battery, the latch button became very loose and suddenly dropped inside of the unit. It didn't actually break but just became loose and fell inside the unit.Perhaps I just got one that was bad. Who knows?I'm glad that Amazon makes it so easy to return items with their print out labels and pre-paid postage.Now, I've just re-ordered the Delphi XM2go version of the same unit from Amazon(which was probably made by the same manufacturer)in hopes of better quality control.Oh BTW - On a positive note, after the button dropped inside the unit, it did stop rattling. Go figure.
Ignore my previous post. I am extremely dissatisfied with this product. It has been a little more than a month that I have purchased this and it has already broken down on me. I took extreme care of it, I would unplug it when it was not in use and it just stopped working out of no where. At first I didn't mind the little static noise it would make, but later it just got plain annoying and I would have to constantly adjust the sound on my device and car radio. I would buy this for no more than ten dollars. extreme rip off.
AS always when ordering from Amazon, everything went smooth. The bag itself is really well put together, and despite being really small, holds our Olympus digital SLR camera with a wide angle zoom, telephoto zoom, macro lens, spare battery and card, and still room for more stuff if we had any. I really like that the cover can be clipped closed as well as zipped closed....great when weather is ok or indoors and much quicker access. All seems really well padded and protected. Top carrying handle is nice feature. I would like the ability to have a hip carrying belt built in....otherwise it's perfect. Time will tell how durable it is.
It has saved me a bunch of wires running back annd forth, I do video edit and I was constantly plugging in and unplugging USB wires for hard drives, flash drives etc. Now it is all always connected
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.
Good Price. Not good Shipping information and tracking. They never let me know it had shipped. I was ready to go to a retail store when it just showed up at the door. No real problems.Received as advertised.
strange design not described well on web page. the computer part of the bag is poorly designed, and did not fit my computer, the rest is average.the safe computing company is poorly managed (dont answer phones, etc)and charges a return fee. I would not have purchased from them if the return fee was made clear at the time of purchase, because I do not do business this way. suggest that others beware of this agency
Just received the audio system, so haven't had a chance to really experiment with it and see how it really functions. Sound quality seemed good on am/fm radio; cd's or xm radio. Had some initial trouble with the antenna actually finding a signal. Didn't really pick up until I had it in a true south facing location. So far seems a good fit for what I bought it for.
The serial cradle is just as fast as the USB cradle! Very nice!
A bit pricey at $50, but similar products had similar prices.You can have mixed video output.I have S-Video and RCA going out to TV.I have TiVo & Roku hooked up to selector with s-video and the Wii hooked up with RCA video.Works perfect.Had a manual switch selector, bought this specifically for the remote out of laziness, errr, effiency.
The commenter before me that gave this only 2 stars because the cord was too short needs to rethink his post. You can not give things a low star rating because you failed to read the description. Although this hub will technically work with other computers, it was SPECIFICALLY designed for the Mac Mini, to be stacked on top or bottom of it, which is why the cord is so short. Just because you want to use it with a computer for which it was not designed doesn't mean you can give it a bad review, as it does EXACTLY as stated in its described purpose when used with the computer listed in the very name of the product.
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.
if u are putting in an aftermarket stereo in a first or 2nd generation durango (or other dodge) u will need this. snaps right on no problems. Delivered in 2 days. very happy.
Probably I cannot say anything that has not already been said about this router. I am very happy with the performance and ease of use of this router. I particularly like the GUEST security zone, which allows my part-time neighbors to use my WiFi and keeps my secure network separated from the guest network.I have not had any of the heat issues some people have had. Yes, the LEDs are bright. Not an issue for me. The only thing I wish they had done was put the LEDs on the top edge (or some lenses) so that you could see them if you wall-mount it (like I did). Also make the labels of the LEDs larger for old eyes like mine. Minor issues though, especially compared to performance of this unit which is excellent.
This is a great wireless router. I have a laptop, PS3, Wii and an XBOX connected to this, and they all work fine- fast and has a great range (both basement and upstairs). Would recommend this to anyone.
Smooth quality feel, weights make it heavy like i prefer, looks awesome. Fast and customizable. Great mouse for gaming it really has made me more precise on call of duty (FPS)
The second time we used this recorder it did not work, we lost a doctor's dictation for 1/2 of the people he dictated on. It's worthless and I would not recommend it ever!
I bought this to use with voice recognition software. It works very well, certainly better than the "optimized" headset that comes with Dragon, and vastly better than other compact mics that I've used. Popping the mic off its stand and taking it with me for the laptop has also been really nice. After 18 months it's still working great. Recommended without hesitation.
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.
About four months ago I purchased the Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera. Additionally I bought two professional zoom lenses. The basic EF-S 18-55mm that came with the camera was not sufficient for me to fully utilize the camera. After the first time use I noticed a stain on the pictures. Changing different lenses can cause dust in the sensor area. The instructions for use suggested the sensor cleaning procedure. So I did but the stain did not go away. Furthermore the stain did not seem to be dust but an oil stain of some sort. I contacted the Canon service department and they told me that sensor cleaning warranty was only within the first six months after the date of purchase. I decided not to mail the camera but bring the camera myself to a Canon service centre. At the Canon service centre I learned how to clean the sensor myself but I also learned that my little stain was a serious problem. Somehow during the manufacturing process an oil stain accumulated between the filter and the sensor. Thus the camera had to stay at the Canon service centre and would be mailed to me after it was repaired. The Canon service centre promised to prioritize the repair. After one week I received a box in the mail and I was surprised that expensive and sensitive SLR cameras were shipped in tinny single layer boxes. My surprise was even bigger when I discovered that my camera was not even in the box. The Canon service centre has send me a Powershot instead that belonged to another customer. What happened to my SLR camera is a mystery and I am still waiting to receive a new camera. My recommendation do not buy this end-of live Canon Digital Rebel XT8MP until Canon takes more care in customer service and in particular in case warranty is claimed.
The product works as advertised. It worked so go I ending up buying 3 of them.
I was excited about having waterproof headphones but these are very cheaply made and already there's a bad connection in the cable. They're also hard to get lined up properly in your ear canal and don't block out the water. This means the sound has different intensities as water goes in and out of your ears.I would steer clear of these phones.
I have installed this set with my Windows XP2 with setpoint version 3 and everything went smoothly.Keyboard has notebook type of soft feel and I personally like it. Good product for the money.
The sub woofer is really nice, and the speaker,oh man there good. This theater system really puts up the DVD sound. You really can hear a pin drop, the picture on this is so much better,it even plays AM/FM. I liked how you could play CDs on it with the speakers. Its well perfect! Thanks...
Its pretty simple, but sturdy and effective. You can even continue to use the sliding "hold" switch.
Worst router I ever bought. Horribly unstable. Not supported well by DLink. I am happily spending the money to replace it after 2 years of fighting with connectivity issues and router crashes.
The amp seems targeted for commercial public address music with paging on the B inputs. I bought one for residential use to connect better external speakers to our TV. We could use the ducking feature to over ride the TV with another source, but haven't tried that yet. I didn't rate it highly for sound, not because it sounds bad at-all, but because I don't have it connected to premium speakers or source material, so I can't vouch for audiophile magic. I plan to get more and use one for each zone of music distribution with local over ride. That can be lower in price that standard house-of-sound systems.
The Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headset I like a lot as a nice headset that is not overly expensive to replace if damaged. The foam around the ears is nice and blocks out some background noise (such as the wife) while gaming. It will feel somewhat "heavy" to anybody not used to large headsets/speakers.Two design flaws I have noticed through usage:Minor: The volume up/down controls on the wire are mounted about a foot too close to the headset. What seems to happen is that it feel weird to hang off you and if you try to set it on the desk, if you lean back slightly, it'll fall off the desk. Not a big deal, but would have preferred it to be just slightly further from the headset in cable distance.Major?: This is my second Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000, the first one lasted over a year of fairly heavy usage. The reason the first one was replaced is that the microphone on the headset swivels up and down. Over a period of time, what happens is that the wire inside the swivel arm becomes frayed and will eventually start to cut in and out as you're talking (your talking will, but you'll hear others fine). I tore my first one apart after it became apparent that it was dead entirely at one point and a replacement was on order. The frayed wire is what I noticed and the wire length inside the swivel arm is pretty short and would be slightly annoying trying to soldier it back together. The unit is fairly inexpensive to replace, so that's what I did.To be honest, if this one dies after the same duration of the first, I'll probably buy a third. Overall it's a pretty solid price/performance headset.
This system is perfect for filling a large office with sound. It sounds as good as my home stereo system, but it can't be cranked quite as much.I have had these for 3 years now, and the speaker input clamps on the sub are made of plastic, and 2 of 4 have snapped off. Take care when connecting not to let those brittle suckers pop. Pain to fix, so now I just have it rigged to stay connected.They still sound great!!!
I loved it the first TWO times it actually worked. Then it died. They were quick to give me a refund though.
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.
$$ 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.
The camera case was great for the price. Fits the Olympus D580 just fine. Clipped it to my belt and off I went.
I just got the camera 5 days ago and have used it on 2 different water occasions. Water gets behind the protection around the LCD screen so that you can't see what you are taking pictures of and view the pictures already taken. My camera has been out of the water for 12 hours now and water is still "behind" the screen. I don't know if mine is defective. I'm going to contact Pentax.
This dvi cable is a great value for the price. DVI cables in my area cost 5x higher so this was the only way to go for me. I highly recommend this item if you don't want anything longer and need to have a dvi connection that isn't going to break the bank.
As many other have said, this mouse is awesome especially when it comes to the extra features such as Back/Forward, horizontal scrolling, forward/backward (song, clip), volume control.However, like many other cordless mouse, this is is heavy and thus decreases its ergonomic. Not a good thing to use for an extensive amount of time (such as at work or playing games all day).The zoom function while might appears to be good for some users is especially not good for me since I play games and use Firefox, the scroll button (when you click the scroll wheel) was captured by SetPoint and I have not found out a way to release it to the applications. So I have to live with not using the wheel button for many shortcuts. I would appreciate it if the wheel mouse button can be released in the settings of setpoint.CHANGED: I have found out how to do it. I set it to generic button and voila everything falls into place. This is awesome. Can't change my stars to 5/5 though.Overall I would recommend this mouse to average user. But beware, it would strain your wrist with its weight.
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.
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I bought this monitor stand to raise my monitor so that I could look at it way high up. It's so amazing! Not I can see the monitor really high up. Love it so very much.
I love the sound of these headphones, and the design wraps well around your head. but the chord shorts out after a month. good if you dont ususally wear headphones. REALLY BAD if you use them daily. they dont last long.
I had never commented but decided to do1.After installed by a professional eq stopped working.2. the eq had a flashing light and stopped working for the aux input times dont works and main input died finally stopped work and did not work.3.When try to make the claim (CNC COOLCHEAP) they said to return the item but the shipping cost would be paid by me (this was the most ridiculous) until finally Amazon decided to refund my money Thanks Amazon.4. Apparently reading the other comments that eq have a very common problem because I have the same problem as other people have it.
It does exactly what you need it to do and has a wide range of frequencies to find the best one for you.
I used this device for a couple of months before it's battery started acting wierd and I had to return it. I am looking for a new one with some additional features; but if you are a first time GPS user or are not very technology savvy, then this device is the one to go for.Very easy to use, simple user experience, manageable, light, and clear directions. I did not have any problem at all with this device. It is very proactive and tells you about the next action (turn, bear left/right, take an exit) much before it is due and hence gives you enough time to understand and plan.The screens are very intuitive and it is very easy to plan a trip, find nearby locations or spots.Overall, an excellent buy and value for money!
This order was handled in a very professional way. It was here before I hardly realized it. As for the memory cards themselves everything appears to be working just fine.
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 don't have a printer for my laptop and had pages and pages of printscreens that needed to be printed from an on-line course I am taking. The size was too large for a floppy and too big to email. The files literally flew into the jumpdrive from the laptop. Then when I got to school, they were quickly transferred to my computer there. This has saved me SO much time! It holds the equivalent of 88 floppy disks.
This is a wonderful item to carry in your photo bag at all times. It is easy to use, works well, and its a great value. Cleans my lenses perfectly, and the brush is very smooth and effective in removing large pieces of dust, etc. Recommended to all!
The Ipod Nano is a sleek, perfectly sized mp3 player.There are many great things about it, but I have found one thing that frustrates me.The great things about it are its sweet sound quality, size, graphics (for such a small screen), strength, and smooth click-wheel. I don't know about other headphones yet, but the ones that came with it sound great! The Ipod weighs 1.3 oz. and is 8.9 cm. long, 4 cm. wide, and 0.6 cm. thick. The graphics on this are great especially on the games!(brick, music quiz, parachute, and solitaire) I have dropped my ipod so many times and it is still working great!!!!!! The click-wheel is very smooth ;although, I expected its size to hinder its capabilities.The only problem I have found is that it cannotplay videos, but it can show photos.I hope this review helps you find the right Ipod for you!!!
The quality to cost ratio was worth the purchase.Item was delivered within days after purchase.
In addition to not knowing where to print a label, mine is now speaking Spanish. This is the absolute worse printer I have ever owned. It is noisy. It answers the phone even when it is not a fax. It can't print envelopes or labels in the correct spot. It cannot print a pdf exactly as written. Now mine is speaking Spanish. It it bad enough I live in Phoenix. I guess Sheriff Joe should pick this $800 plus piece of trash up and take it to tent city. It will cycle in the middle of the night, so Sherriff Joe can hear it if he ever drives by our house. The gate code is 1317.
I originally purchased this system for use with my computer for gaming and iTunes... I loved it so much I went out and bought another system for my HD TV setup. I couldn't be happier!
For the price I paid, I was incredibly impressed with the sound that these little speakers generated. I would recommend them.
I hate to see the MiniDisc format become obsolete. It's a very stable, reliable method for recording and archiving. I'm very disappointed with the new flaky digital recorders. I've had too much trouble with them and still use my MiniDisc for a backup.
working ok...the cd that was to be with wasnt there and etc. so therefore had to find the information online for it and to get it on the pc.
hey i love this camera but on amzon there selling it for more than it costs. at Wal-Mart i got it for 94 bucks. ok maybe if u send in the mail in rebate it get to be descent but who wants to take the time to do that.
Have to send to the manufacturer because it won't hold a charge more tha 18 hours.
This product is so stupid it is a disapointment to apple and I am not even an apple fan. However I love the ipod but this product does not do it just. I can not even drive a 25 mile stretch and listen to 2 songs because of all the interferance and static. They must revise this product and make it work before having the nerve to sell it for 99 dollars retail.
UPDATE-- 12/18/05- Unit quit working already, cheaply made, wish I wouldn't have ordered this, can't get my money back now. But tech support is good, I am sending it back, just wish I could get my money instead of a replacement.I had trouble getting it to work. Hubby plugged and unplugged it fromthe back of the computer, then it finally worked and the computer recognized it. I had email customer support and they did reply each time in a timely manner. (I did downlod the newer driver from their site before installing the dvd EZmaker system.)It is so slow though- real time downloading the movie from vcr, so 2 hour movie takes 2 hours. Then the software doesn't edit very well (not enough options and hard to understand) so I used windows movie maker to edit but used the software that came with this to burn it to dvd. And this is a slow process also. All together it takes me about 4-5 hours for a 2 hour movie from vhs to dvd.
This does help. Esp those of us with glasses and a large face.However it does NOT fit all EOS bodies. It does not work on the 1D and 1Ds Series. I found this out the hard way when I took the one form my 5D I had sold and tried to put it on my Mark 3. No luck! Luckily with live view, its not too big of an issue now. I have one on my back up body, the 40D and also on my IR converted camera.
As I've noticed others saying, the cables I received are not the cables shown or described in the title. They are just generic cables. Beware.
I've had my T-10 for over a month now and use it exclusively for audio books which I download from an Overdrive consul. It works great for this purpose. It takes about 10 minutes to download a book to my computer and about 1 minute to download it to the T-10. A couple of the books have played with terrible electronic interference noise(which I can't be sure is caused by the T-10)but the majority play perfectly. The device starts playing immediately when you turn it on and will pick up right where you left off. However should you need to rewind (like if you fall asleep)or fast forward it is so slow as to be useless. You have to go back to the beginning of the chapter and start over. Battery life is great and I like that it uses AA batteries rather than rechargable. If the battery dies while I'm in the car I can just pop in another. It will hold about 2 books assuming they aren't longer than 15 hours each (which most aren't). It has an FM and music sounds great. It's a tiny little thing and comes with a neck lanyard and an armband holder. I'd say it's well worth the price.
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!
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!
I rented this scanner over the weekend to start scanning hundreds of slides. Included was the SF-210 automatic slide feeder. I had imagined putting 25-50 slides in the hopper and coming back periodically to change them.As it turned out, the SF-210 was a miserable waste of time. See my review of this product.I had scanned slides with several brands of scanners (Epson and Canon) and found that the result was marginal at best because of dust and dirt. Regardless of how I cleaned the slides and the scanner, the dust was always a problem.This scanner has the wonderful ICE technology which almost completely eliminates the problem. The 4000 dpi resolution allows cropping.The software that comes with the scanner, and the updated versions available from the Nikon web site are both clunky and have not kept up with the times. More than a year after Windows Vista was released and they do not have a version that will work with it! I have been a software engineer for decades and know a poor user interface when I see one (Nikon Scan 4.0). For instance, when you choose preferences, it asks you if you want to save them, load them, or use defaults. Not how to set them. Often the software's user feedback is erroneous or confusing. You click on the Scan button and find a minute later that nothing happened. If the scanner jams, it doesn't provide decent error recovery and recommends that you press a button that does not exist.If you know how to do photo retouching with Photoshop, you will find a way to set up Nikon Scan and then be able to produce some eye-popping results.It is really unfortunate that the only automatic slide feeder you can use with this product is so completely flawed.After giving up on using the slide feeder, I was able to scan slides at a rate of one per 2 minutes.
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 bought two of these ethernet cables. Each one started having spotty connection after a few weeks of using them. Connection would be fine, then lost for a second then back. This is just frustrating for a computer user but is a killer for a gamer! Do not buy if you're looking for something reliable and durable.
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.
After checking out the reviews for mp3 players at [...], I chose this one. Don't let the small size or lightweight fool you. Superior sound, and loud enough. The earbuds that came with it work just fine. This one claims up to 19 hours on a single AAA battery. Once started I soon had nearly 3 hours downloaded. (It will take much more). The 512MB size may not seem like enough for some, but to me 40GB seems overkill. I did find the instruction booklet not very helpful, and needed to go on line to www.sandisk.com to view all the information that would be helpful. It lists for $79.95, I paid $48 at an after Thanksgiving day sale, and worth every dollar. VERY happy with it. Choose a brand name like SanDisk. Nice features the Apple 512MB or 1GB do not have, like a display with information.
After having and using this unit for 4 months, here are my thoughts:The HP iPAQ rx5915 works OK as a GPS. It sometimes aquires a fix in seconds, other times it takes minutes. I find that if you enter the address that you want to go to before you are where it can obtain a signal, it seems like it will never get a fix. I usually shut down TomTom and restart once I am in the car. If I then enter the address it will get a fix fairly quickly.But I mainly bought this to replace my aging Casio E-125 which had it's own Mobile Calendar and Contact software. This unit, though over 7 years old, typically responds to alarms and input more quickly than the brand new HP iPAQ. The HP has more memory, a MUCH faster processor, etc. But I guess that the software is more bloated or something because when the alarm goes off, it stutters like it's struggling to get the sound out and launch the reminder pop-up. VERY annoying! I didn't like the basic calendar and contact software that came with the unit, to I purchased and installed Pocket Informant 8 which is highly configurable but is still sluggish in responding to commands and alarms. It's a real shame that something so much newer and more sophisticated does the basics so much worse. Also, I usually have to push the on-off button 2 or 3 times to get it to respond. Not sure if this is hardware or software related. But also very annoying.The wireless portion works OK, but trying to browse the web on a screen that size is an exercise in frustration. It has come in handy a few times, but other than that, I find it to be little more than a gimmick. I guess that if I used it for email it would be OK, but again, I don't usually have to, so I don't.I would say that the only things to recommend this unit are the brightness of the screen (my old PDA was impossible to see outdoors) and the fact that it is slimmer and lighter than the Casio. Other than that, not much to recommend it and I wouldn't buy it again.
...what it is. A monitor cord. The price was great and it functions without issue. Great deal great product. No complaints whatsoever.
The speakers sounds good with the right receiver. They sound so good a cop knock on my door Today to tell me to turn them down. 50 bucks you can not go wrong. Get them now. I might buy a second pair for my rear surround.
The ipod doesn't work. I talked with SERVICIOS Y VENTAS PC MAC- CALI, it is a Apple service authorized provider in Cali- Colombia. He send the guaranty request to apple and I am waiting for the new ipod but I don't feel good because it was the chrishtmas gift to my daughter.
First, this fit my Canon 580EX PERFECTLY. Second, I've always thought these were a bit of a joke, but after using this for just a few pictures the difference is incredible. Like night and day! I used to always bounce my flash off the cieling, but I can see that I won't need to do that as much any more. Nice bright shots with greatly reduced cast shadows. Highly recommend!
For the price, this is an excellent deal. Great sound, ok battery life, very easy to use and the software works well with Windows Vista and XP. Highly recommended.
I stopped at several stores looking for this product to no avail. We desperately needed more space on our field camera. I was pleased to find it available on amazon.com from ShopTronics and receive free shipping. The smart card came well protected in the packaging and we received it within a week. The price was reasonable so I ordered two.Charlotte R. with Encompass Technical Design, LLC
This worked as advertized! Perfect for use on my ATV. I take it offroad, throught the mud and down some pretty rough trails and it has stayed in tact.
...As long as you take pictures with good light you'll be fine. The flash can burn your closeups, though, and the shutter speed is so-so - forget about quick motion pictures! Also, the controls are difficult to use. With so many limitations, why four stars? Well, if the subject doesn't move and/or there's good light the quality is quite good. The USB port is great (try the serial one and you'll understand while you wait), and the TV output is convenient. All cables are included, even a power supply, and the software is good. Be careful with two things, though: don't use the diskettes included, one has the driver (an updated version is available at RCA's website) and the other one has a Windows dialup update (it wreaked havoc with my dialup windows). All in all, a great way to get started and quite enough for your website (remember, high resolution pictures take time to download).
Since I did not receive this item, I cannot review it. I would like to comment on the process for receiving a credit on my charge account. Ten days after the expected delivery date I began tracing the parcel. As directed, I contacted Amazon and was told by e-mail to be patient. More than another week later, I traced again and this time tried to leave a telephone number for a call back. The software would not accept the third digit of my number in the appropriate box. I recontacted and did not hear back. Finally, after counttess hours spent in trying to find out what recourse Amazon had for me, I got a call back simultaneously with a message that my acount had been credited for the amount charged. Quantum Electronics was the purveyor of this item. I was not allowed to deal with them and told to return to Amazon. The problem I see here is that I was never offerred the option to tell my story to an individual, who might have been able to tell me what to expect.
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.
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.
3 strikes and you're out. After the bulb blew for the third time in less than a year, I forced Panasonic to give me a full refund. Be smarter - don't buy this piece of junk in the first place.
Netgear was supposed to be one of the top companies reguarding tech support but my experience was not at all easy or productive. I purchased this router to connect 3 computers to my new 3MB connection. After confirming connection via my modem I tried to connect through the router with the set up CD. After being unable to connect I called tech support which ran me through the "flip card" set of questions and answers which resulted in them telling me I had a bad router. I purchased a new one locally which had the same problems... another few hours later the tech support told me again that I had a defective router. I went back to the local store and got yet another replacement which again did not work. I litterally spent 1 1/2 weeks on the phone with Netgear support trying to resolve the problem. As a Maint. Engineer at a 4 star hotel I trouble shoot phones, TVs, wired and wireless internet and I had already changed out all my cables and wiring yet was told that maybe the power outlet in my wall may have a short that made the router turn off and on and was asked to use a different plug.... Give me a break!I wound up buying a Linksys router and even though I had to call tech support for help I was online within one hour. It was a simple IP address problem which the Netgear people were unable to trouble shoot. I WILL NEVER buy Netgear products again.BTW, I replied to the 4 different ticket surveys Netgear sent me with the same complaints... nobody from netgear responded or attempted to make the situation better with a simple reply.If you own a Netgear product and have problems I suggest you begin the phone call ( after an hour or so of hold time ) by asking for a supervisor to start with! If you ask for someone that speaks english fluently they just tell you they will be happy to speak slower so you can understand them, then go through the same questions and responces they were taught in the "how to speak to Americans class"
This is a great item! I bought one and it worked, no problem, right out of the box. Pop it on your iPod, hit play, tune your radio to 87.9 and bingo, there it is! I live in NYC and there was no noise at all. It doesn't even hsave to be close to the radio. I put it on the passenger seat and it worked fine. Best of all, it's ony about $20-30. No wires, no cassette adaptors to pop in. Go for it and buy one, worst case if you don't like it, return it or sell it on Ebay!
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 was our first laser printer for our home office. We opted to get the non networked version and add the faster tbase100 network card which we found online for 1/4 of HP's price. Amazone had lowest price on this printer and free shipping to boot (I see price has gone up a little since we bought it) Contrary to some of the rewiews here fan only runs when it is printing so it is not a distraction. Warmup time is not too bad about 15 sec. It really shines on large printing jobs pumping them out very fast. I really like the 4 pages per sheet mode for printing archives althought this slows it way down, we are adding memory...to overcome this. B&amp;W pictures are very clean. Overall we are very satisfied with this printer. Only improvement would be to include a fast network card instead of the T10 card that comes in the 2100TN (No card comes in this reviewed model) Well done HP!
Would not connect to earthlink/Mindspring over Covad; the largest ISP ( non-AOL) As a newbie to Networking, I bought this at Circuit City because I wanted a simple consumer product that would not immerse me in tech. It promises to connect to DSL with just your name and Passsword. There is NO way to give it a DNS address. I struggled for three weeks. Learned a lot of stuff I never wanted to know, and then returned it while almost losing all my money. Saddest part was the tech support. It Looks really cool, but was not working during the time I needed it. I actually got an email after I had already returned the product apologizing for it being down,-- and what was my problem??
Works great. I cant complain. You can take this into a store like Best Buy and they will install any stereo you have purchases recently online (they are standardized) and you will get an aftermarket stereo. This kit is very affordable, and I needed it because the install cost $95 at Best Buy. I have a 21 year old cadillac so Best Buy no longer carried my stereo mount.Top reason to get this or any mount that fist your model:They standardized the stereo sizes (unless you are looking to fit in a DVD player too- that is special)so you can pick practically any stereo you want and get it in your car. My car is a 1990 cadillac, so chances are your car will work too. These kits are sweet :) No more cassette deck, awwww man
I've had this camera for almost a year now. I'd say that all of the features that I would expect from a digital camcorder meet and exceed my expectations.Things that I like the most:1. Perfect companion for my iMac.2. Great quality analog-to-digital conversion. A must if you want to play with analog videos in digital world.3. Solid Canon design, made in Japan if anyone cares.4. Price.5. No useless features like in more popular brand.Things I don't like as much:1. I think indoors quality is reasonable but it's average with low light. I don't really know if any cameras in that price range do well in low light.2. Some people complained about motor noise? It's possible, I haven't tried to make any silent movies yet. I add music to all my movies that don't already have some sound.3. Battery life is short but recharges quickly.4. Shuts off quickly if idle.5. You probably wouldn't want to use low-resolution Photo feature espesially if you have a good digital camera but this is probably the only "useless feature".If you are like me and just like to point/shoot/watch on tv/edit on your computer - it's great.
I use this in my HD camcorder and I have yet to fill it up on more than one battery charge. It is a great card to have on a trip without having to worry if I have any room left.
Just, don't buy this. It just waste money. If you have a room for producing semi-conductor, then you can buy it, I think. Otherwise, you will write the review! Like me!
I love KOSS Ear Plugs! I have used them for over 5 years! If they are seated in the ear properly and used the way the instructions say, they deliver GREAT sound at a reasonable price. And what happens if they break, stop working, or even the dog chews them up? Send them back with $6 and a new pair is on their way. Thanks KOSS. Love 'em.
This works just as you would expect, perfectly. I used it at the office to connect a third screen. Very simple to use and configure. As others have noted the added screen does have some MINOR issues. The color and clarity suffer a small amount. I would not recommend for gaming or watching DVD quality movies. But for Office work it is perfect I use it mainly for MS Office applications and it is perfect.Great product. Our IT staff is very interested in these as a solution for adding screens. Highly Recommend.
The adapter is a good way to protect the lens. A UV filter will keep the lens from getting scratched. A word of caution, do NOT tighten the lens hood on too tightly if you use it. It can be almost impossible to unscrew.
Garmin c340- Ready to use out of box, few intuitive glitches but still easy to use, some out of date info.
The NexStar 6 SE has good optics and a very solid mount in a highly portable package. The only weak points are a poor quality finder (which is only needed for a few minutes during setup) and a rather flaky power connector. If the batteries are weak or the external power connector isn't inserted exactly right, performance will be erratic. With a good power supply, this telescope performs flawlessly and is a real pleasure to use in every way.
I found the cancelling to be minimal, while the high-frequency hiss and 60Hz buzz (from the unsheilded wiring?) to be worse than nothing.Mine's going back. Lao Tzu said the biggest problem could solved easily, when it was small. Solve this problem by looking elsewhere.
Takes some getting used to but works well. Defineatly reduces stress on the fingers and wrists.
I just got the camera 3 days ago and did my first headshots today. Awsome! Great camera. Happy client. Fast work flow. I was torn between the Canon D60 and the Nikon. And to be honest went with Nikon because it was the one that was available for my shoot -- But no regrets. Great camera.
Charging time is good, but the shelf life of the batteries leaves something to be desired. I have some generic recharghables that sit on the shelf after charging for up to six weeks and when putting those in the unit it shows a full charge. The Sony batteries are dead. This is not good if you are planning on traveling without the charger which is made difficult with the long cord on the unit. It might have cost a few dollars more but I should have bought a plug-in charger (no cord) and batteries at a local home improvement store.
I know that you get what you pay for, but for 200 American I expected a camera that functioned. This thing is little more than...no, it's NO more than a toy.The primary problem is with the &quot;shutter release&quot;. It is completely unreliable. Often times I have to depress the button five or more times to get the camera to capture the image, taking several seconds. So it you are looking for a camera that will capture a moment--forget it. If you want a camera that will take portraits where people look natural, not frozen in a pose waiting for the camera to work--forget it. If you want a camera that isn't cheaply made--forget it.
The TV is overall good. The HDTV picture is great. The movies on DVDs (standard player) play and look great. I have seen both western and eastern movies on DVD and the picture is always great. The SD TV however is not great. The colours are patchy. It could be my setting but I have been trying for couple of weeks now and I have not gotten to a great picture on SD TV yet.The TV upsacles great. The pictures are never stretched nor appear out of scale.The sound is okay. Need a home theater system. The fan only comes on for a min after TV is switched off and it is not noticable at all. People complaining about the fan noise must have a faulty fan. I heard a small whine near the TV but it turned out to be a dish receiver power supply.Amazon price matched with itself since price dropped by $150. I had to call to get a delivery scheduled. It may be due to christmas rush. The delivery guy was great. Brought in the TV, opened it, helped me set it up on the stand and even stayed to start the TV up.Overall would recommend.
I bought this printer and liked the results espcially when the picutures are taken with Epson 3100Z digital camera. The results which are printered with Print Image Matching technolog are imazing. The only problem I have is with the printer driver on Win2000. Some times it stoped working but if I just reboot the system, the problem is solved. I upgraded the driver but I still have the problem.The other problem I had was with the card reader. I did not follow the instrucitons for Win2000 and windows install the wrong driver which does not work. I have to uninstall the driver and then install it again by following the instructions given in the user manual and the problem is solved. So be carefull when installing the driver.
The sound quality and the size is fine if you just want to listen to your tunes with them. The bad thing is that when you turn the "sound cancelling" thing on, there is a very noticeable hum. Are they trying to conceal the outside noise with inside noise???!!!
Ive only had this camera for a week, but i'd like to find out of anyone has converted video on tape to vcd.thanks
I have owned 5 or 6 different mice over the past 2 years and this is simply the best all the way around.
When I purchased this item I was really torn about which decision to make. On the one hand, Western Digital is know as one of the top hard drive manufacturers, and since I have had hard drive failures from 2 Lacie externals, 1 Maxtor external, and 1 Maxtor internal, and have had about 5 Western Digital hard drives last for years, I decided to go with the Western Digital drive. Another feature that led me to purchasing this product is the fact that it is made so that the owner can dismantle the case and easily replace a hard drive if it goes bad. On the other hand, the reviews for this product are really pretty poor.Concerning installation: This product was a breeze to install, and changing it from RAID 0 to RAID 1 was simple using the provided software.Concerning fan noice: I've seen reviews describe the noise as very loud like a leaf blower to as loud as a hair dryer. In my opinion it's as loud as a very small hair dryer. It was loud enough that I could not fall asleep when it was on, and one night it would not stop for some reason and I had to unplug it from the wall!Concerning reliability: Well, again the individual hard drives appear to be very reliable and fast, which is pretty much standard for Western Digital. However, the firmware update failed rendering the product useless. Fortunately I was able to dismantle the product, remove the hard drives, and recover my data.Summary: I would not purchase this drive until significant improvements are made to it in the areas of reliability and fan noise.
This has been great for streaming anything off my macbook pro to my 42 inch tv. I recommend using the s-video cable instead of the analog because it produces a much clearer image.
I have had a "classic" 15" Powerbook Titanium G4 (1GHz)about five years. The machine travels with me and I use it every day, usually without a plug-in. This my fourth battery, following two supplied by Apple, the original and a backup, and another third party replacement. The Apple batteries were well made, but would only run for only about two hours. The third party replacement had a higher capacity, but it was a little too small for the machine and would disconnect when the machine was moved. I finally fixed this problem by applying a strip of tape to the end of the battery so it would fit snug. Also, that battery was finished with silver colored paper, badly applied so it wrinkled visibly. This battery seems to have the virtues of both previous kinds. It is beautifully finished, fits perfectly and is giving me more than three hours on a charge.
To the reviewer who complained about pizza wheel (tiny little indentation) marks from this printer, a quick call to tech support would have answered your question and solved the problem! This printer requires heavy weight papers such as Epson's. In fact, only Epson paper will maximize the ink delivery system, so even if you use a heavier weight (10.4, for example) paper by another brand, photos won't achieve the best possible color quality. Once you realize this, however, the printer is capable of fantastic results--above and beyond others in it's price range, in my opinion.
Very happy to get this radio because they have been discontinued by xm and all my vehicles and my house are wired for this unit. Thanks
(...) It does not match with other pioneer line of products. It's music quality, especially in the low frequency range (Drums, sexaphone etc) is very very bad. However, it could be used as a bed side system
I got this for my child as a christmas present. She loves it. Its light weight, compact and pretty good speakers.
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.
For anyone on the fence about purchasing a screen versus the many other options out there for projectors, this relatively inexpensive option is absolutely worth it. I bought mine a year and half ago, have moved it twice (different rooms, different houses) and have not had any problems whatsoever. It's light enough that mounting it on relatively simple eye hooks are no problem, yet we've put our share of abuse on this thing as well (it's been the target of many a nerf dart) and it's held up fine.For those obsessed with picture quality, I can't argue whether the ink levels hold up better on this or how much more ambient light this reflects than other screens. I will say though that picture in our house for all sorts of media (football games, movies, video games, surfing the internet) all look great on it. I have never contemplated upgrading to a screen with a better picture rating.
I bought this based off the insanely good reviews but i kept my expectations low. for around 5 bucks, i was still expecting dollar tree status quality but was pleasantly surprised at how wrong i was. this headphone has a nice full sound and a pretty decent bass. it may not compete against higher end models like bose or beats, but its definitely equivalent to pairs that go for 20 dollars more. Its also very comfortable (its the first pair ive ever had where i actual forgot i was wearing them after a time). the build quality is of course lacking but not too bad to where you feel like it will break with regular use. you Really cannot go wrong with this buy.
I had bought mine over a year ago, It worked for 2 weeks out of the box , the Pen was cheap and had to be replaced for 10 dollars each in less than 3 weeks of light usage. They do not support there Product as far as Divers and software is concerned , i recently upgraded my computer & tryed this again , Using xp sp1 and sp2 the programs wouldn't load the two drivers offered up on the site , have the same result fail to work or load even after exaustive manual placement of the drivers , All in all as far as when it did work I was not impressed with the function of it , jitters, work surface might as well be on sandpaper , Shotty workmanship with quick fixes of flaws in drawing area proped up with some plastic dot under surface vissiable and dead in area. Just try to get them to answer any questions, I dare you. I have to say using more pen tablets in my time than just this product, that this one is a Supreem nightmare.
nice battery life. takes a few hours to charge. 2300 nimh instead of the normal 2100. good value price. no problems so far. the plug folds out which is kinda cool and good for travel. the little door keeps them secure while charging too. what more can u aks for?
This is the second one i have owned. had the first for over two years before getting it wet. i thought i had broken it only to discover it was fine. now i own 2.
I purchased the D-510 for Christmas and I was very disappointed with the camera write out of the box. It has unfriendly menu commands on the camera, even deleting a picture is not easy. The most frustrating was trying to down load the images to the computer. The Camedia software does not reconize the camera. I spent 6 hours over a period of two days and drained the new batteries in the camera getting the pictures down loaded. I still have to hunt to find the file the pictures are in the USB drive, it's not stright forward operation at all. If you don't use the camera regularly and forget the procedures you will be frustrated too. The picture quality is fine but not worth the trouble.
I purchased this to use on an AT&T home office phone and so far it's been excellent. It's light weight, has a long cord, and the people I talk to say I sound clear. The unit allows for use from both the left and right sides.
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.
[...] Not only will it protect your lens from dust, dirt and scratches, it also blocks out UV rays that would degrade color in your photos.Sure it's not a high end UV filter, and maybe you should probably think about getting one in the future as your main filter to use, but if you are starting out, you'll quickly find out that lenses are going to kick your[...]money-wise. So save some money, get this filter to protect your true diamonds which are the lenses. When you make your money back from selling your photos, go ahead and buy the more expensive filters.I bought this and I felt a relief when I finally put it on my lens...not to say I still won't be careful but just knowing that the lens has some added protection against the elements.
Price -Considering what it is(two pieces of hard plastic) it's a little on the pricey side and maybe the thinking is if you have a MacBook Pro then you'll be willing to shell out the extra coin for a little added protection. Not sure I'm cool with that, but then again this is speculation and I don't know what goes into the production, shipping and companies expenses in bringing us this product. You do get a cleaning cloth with the pkg that was not advertised. So thumbs up for the extra effort and gift.Quality and Fit-Seems reasonably hard but don't drop your laptop as I can see where this will crack. It's more to protect against surface scratches, fingerprints etc on the bottom and top of the laptop. This by no means should be the end all of your laptop protection attempts but it's a more than solid start. Fits the MacBook Pro without any effort with no weird or abnormal bulges or defects in the plastics mold. Creating a very sleek looking case for your MacBook Pro.Installation - Takes 15.6 seconds to put on and that's if you're distracted. The hooks or clips that snap into place have a very straight forward application method(good design) and it's so easy a caveman could do it.What it's for? -Top and bottom protection against scratches and non-ideal surfaces you might have to rest your laptop on.Extras -Came with a bright orange cleaning cloth! I used it on the screen and it was perfect for that application.Overall thoughts - I'm so happy with this item I think I'll buy a black case as well. If this company also sells a rubberized version of this case I'd also be interested in taking a go at that as I'm happy with the overall quality of the item, quickness of the shipping and the price just means one night I won't be able to have Sushi. :PI gave this item 5 stars as I think it's perfect as is and overall I'm happy with my purchase.
Got the charger and it didn't work. Thanks for nothing. I had to buy another one from someone else in order to use my computer.
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).
Great headphone for mixing. You sure can count on it for most part of your mix. It's also comfortable for long periods of usage.
I bought one of these for my new Toshiba LCD HD TV. Complete junk. The reception was dreadful. As an experiment, I pulled my non-amplified antenna off my old Panasonic 13" TV and attached it to the Toshiba. Presto -- a picture! This thing isn't even as good as a coathanger with tinfoil draped over it.
Worked just as I expected. Once in the PCI slot the computer immediately recognized it and it works perfectly giving me USB 2 capability where it is needed (external HDD etc.). There are plenty of cheaper options in the market, but I went with this one because I felt that a branded model would have the best chance of immediately working well, and it does.
Best mouse I ever bought. It has been a couple years though, the decals are starting to come off (esp on the speed down button, but still in good condition.The only gripe I have is how slow the scrolling is on the scroll wheel, but no biggy I guess.So I reiterate, this is the best mouse I ever bought. Even if the weight gimmick is goofy as hell.
Excellent camera, but STAY AWAY from Adorama. Terrible customer service, rude, and completely disorganized. Use another vendor and you'll be very happy with this camera!
I had the logitech ones before these ones. The JBL ones have a sleek factor yet to be matched, and the sound is pretty damn good for their size. I have used them for daily basis for two months and have never been disappointed. They are loud, small, portable, and wont distort. What else could you possibly ask? Inseparable companion of my Powerbook G4.
This is my FOURTH bag like this. I've worn out the previous three after many years of use. Although expensive, they do the job well.
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.
It is really good one. I am using one and bought the same one for my parents. I think they can really enjoy it.
1) The ipod nano does not have recording ability2) The ipod nano is too fragile3) The ipod nano is only $60 less than a real ipod.Do not waste your money on an ipod nano.
I have had this Zune for about 4 years, and the hardware is great. Great battery life, and was great when new compared to other comparable devices. The Zune software sucks! I hate it, as I have been through several revisions of their software, it still is terrible. I wish I could use this device with iTunes, and I would be set.
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
Bought my plan 2 years ago for my tv and i used my tv for business and it just so happened i needed the tv fixed this company wouldn't do it because in was used commercially.Tell me this one buys a TV with their own money and warranty to protect that investment, how can they deny the person who invested in their company Service.Don't deal with themNot worth it
This is not my area of expertise, I am more a needlearts, books and movies person but I want to say, I adore this headset.This is not the first one I ever bought but it is the first one that actually worked well.This frees me to DO stuff when on hold, while suffering fools on the phone and making those boring, endless calls we all must make.I no longer feel trapped, sitting there trying to type on my keyboard one handed ( caps is hard one handed).So, from a non tech person with a deep appreciation of something useful, practical and inexpensive, this is THE one you want.
Repeated drop-outs made this a very frustrating purchase. A slight improvement can be had by giving up on Wireless-N, but even then the router drops out at least once an hour. This piece of junk will be leaving with the trash pickup on Friday.
My aging Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble II speakers bit the dust when the surround on the mid-range deteriorated and the surround on the tweeter almost became a liquid. (So much for background.) I have an unusually small space to fit a speaker and these Polks fit the bill (and space)! As other reviewers have mentioned, the sound is very clear and bright (but not overly so). Naturally they must be paired with a woofer/subwoofer. I solder-fused the speaker wire leads to be sure they'd fit in the rather small openings in the back. I'm a big fan of Polk speakers. I have them in my home theater (minus a BIC America sub) and have had them in my cars as well.
So disgusted. I purchased two. My sons's stopped working in about two months. High-pitched sound and not working. Then, last night mine conked out.
I recently lost my case. I loved it, it wasn't too bulky and protects my sony camera. Highly recommend for anyone
I have had this model for several years.It has worked fabulously! I was scrolling through the 100 sellers in electronics and saw 'my' wireless router. I concur it's functionality and quality is as good as it sales rating.
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 got it yesterday. The size is great and it also looks great. There's organized space for everything. The compartments are well designed and my 15' computer fits perfectly (and I could fit an even bigger one in it no problem).
I started using a Microsoft ergonomic ten years ago, when I worked as a paralegal by day and freelanced at night. With all the typing I had to do, a straight keyboard was killing my my wrists.I moved to this model when it was first released and I've never had anything else. The action is smooth and easy, the keys are quiet and have great action (see note below, however) and for comfort, it can't be beat. The faux leather bottom is so much more comfortable than the old plastic collar that Microsoft used to have. The one thing I do is to take off the angler because the tilted-down setup is harder for me than a slanting down angle.I have seen other comments about the letters and numbers wearing off. I have this problem as well, but I have this problem on ALL keyboards, not just on this one. In fact, the very worst problem we ever had with this in our household was a Logitech gaming keyboard - go figure.When you type at the speed I do and type as much as I do, that's just going to happen. Also, after about a year of steady use, I generally either wear the keyboard out or, at the very least, the action begins to get sticky. However, keep in mind I type 150 WPM and I'm frequently typing for seven to eight hours a day. That is a LOT to ask of a keyboard.If you haven't used one, try it out. You won't regret it.
The old expression "a camel is a horse designed by a committee" best describes the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman.RIGHT MOUSE SWITCH: This is the only good switch on the mouse. Easy to use and a nice, light tactile response. How often do you right click though?LEFT MOUSE SWITCHES: They are small and require 5X as much pressure as the right mouse switch to activate. Using them is like having to push on stiff little warts all day. If you suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, these switches sill be sending waves of pain through your thumb by the end of the day.SCROLL WHEEL: The awkward placement of the scroll wheel was obviously driven by available real estate on the device as opposed to ease of use. It is as fluid to operate as a pepper grinder. The micro buttons are still little contraptions that require you to lift your hand off the mouse so that you can press straight down. They're essentially tiny, useless little things.BAD WRIST DESIGN: This trackball puts a lot of bad pressure on the wrist. If you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome you'll feel it quick. If not, the wrist design flaw of this trackball will likely cause you to develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome sooner than later.This company designed the venerable Marble FX. It was an elegant trackball and used ones sell for 5X the original price on eBay. It is a shame they abandoned form and function ergonomics in favor of gizmos and competitive check lists.
I am new to this keyboard and so far I like it. You can tell it is a quality item.I like that it is quiet. The wrist rests are very comfortable.I have been using a really small, scrunched up notebook keyboard for three years so this is going to take some serious getting used-to.The biggest problem with the keyboard is the space key. Unless you hit it close to its center ut doesn't go down easily. In fact if you strike it close to one of it's edges, like near the M key it seems to catch and takes too much resistance to press it down. Really that's the only fault I can find with this so far.The only other issue I have is that I learned to type on my own - and although I am a fast and pretty accurate typist apparently I did not learn the "traditional" way and this is causing me problems now. FOr example, I've always used my right index finger for the B key - This is simply not an option on this keyboard. So I have some re-learning to do. Hopefully it will be worth the effort.
Great speakers that have good cord length, EXCELLENT sound, and AWESOME bass... My only minor complaint is that I wish they made a bass knob right next to the volume knob for convenience sake.
I love how these sound.That being said I don't have any other headphones to compare these to so don't use this as a reason to purchase these over any other headphone.I'm just satisfied with my purchase and will be buying some headphones in the future to compare these against.
Easy to use and very accurate. Great for innercity like New York or even wide open areas. Excellent signal reception.
i don't know what everybody is talking about in there earlier posts there is nothing wrong with this product i have 2 of them and the work perfectly fine im using one with an ipod video 5.5g the only thing is that while its on the screen has the white xplod logo on it. and then i have my other one on an ipod touch 1g and u can actually maneuver through it while its on the chord great product by sony it could have used a little more thought but it was still a good buy for anyone with an ipod.
Samsung is my personal favorite brand when it comes to HDTVs, though it is so far the only brand that I have owned. The picture quality is excellent and it lives up to the reviews I have read. It's supported HD resolutions are 1080i and 720p. This does not support 1080p so you might want to keep this in mind if you decide to buy. To be honest I personally can't see a huge difference between 1080i and 1080p unless they are side-by-side, and for my purposes I didn't really need the extra oomph of 1080p.Since this tv was for my bedroom built-in tv shelf I wanted a light tv that fit the space and I wanted HD but didn't need the best of the best. I needed quality and affordability and something that could handle DirecTV HD and a progressive scan DVD player. I think this Samsung fits the bill quite nicely.
Excellent in every way EXCEPT for the remote. The aim has to be PRECISE or the command is not accepted. The shape of the remote is terrible for a hand held device, when pressing the buttons it tends to rock sideways in your hand. A simple, flat, rectangular design would have been better.
Bought this wireless Bluetooth Mouse for my granddaughters laptop to take to college. She has had lots of problems with it and as of yet we haven't been able to reslove them, mainly, the mouse quits woking and she can't get the laptop and the mouse to work together. We are still trying to get the laptop mfgr (Lenovo) and Logotech to help us reslove this problem.I have the same mouse (V270) and Lenovo laptop and both work together without any major concerns or any problems what-so-ever.
Sony AC-LS5 AC adapter for Cyber Shot Cameras. It outputs 4.2 VDC. That's all it does. Works fine when used with the docking station for the Sony DSC-TX7. This supply does not connect directly to the camera. The camera battery does not charge in the dock even when the power supply is connected to the dock. This supply allows you to use the camera to play back and even record movies without using the camera battery. Without this supply, the camera has to rely on its internal battery for long movies. My camera can record AVCHD movie segments up to 29 minutes long, but a fresh battery lasts an hour (at most).I've seen some reviews that fault the supply for not connecting directly to the camera. The supply connector mates with a connector on the dock that came with the Sony Camera.I've seen some reviews that fault the supply for not charging the battery in the camera. It's true that the battery does not charge, but the lack of charging is a feature (or lack of) of the camera and its dock. Sony could have a done a better job of explaining the dock limitations.
I bought this for my wife....I thought it was a nifty idea. Too bad IT SUCKS! My wife is from CA so she does not have a Bronx accent as I do. Maybe it understands GUAMESE? It sure doesn't understand English. Maybe it's an illegal alien.........STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE!
I got this Garmin C340 after a long research so I was pretty sure this was a good product. Let me tell you this is not the best GPS in the world but for this price and with the TTS option, you wont find anything else.Pros:1. Sleek design and easy to use.2. Very easy user-interface and navigation.3. Millions of POI's which are sorted under names such as 'restaurants', 'hospitals' etc and also lets you search for your own POI in their database.4. Direction recalculation after you get lost is pretty quick and accurate.5. Has a USB and related software to download latest firmware updates and maps from the Garmin website.6. Lets you customize the route finder i.e 'shortest distance' or 'shortest time' etc7. Text-To-Speech (TTS)Cons:1. The charger plug is integrated with the Suction windshield mount, so if you want to carry it to someone else's car, you will need the suction mount too...:( (but there is some good news, this GPS can be charged with the normal motorola Razr charger!!).2. It takes some time to acquire satellites and the TTS feature doesnt respond fast enough. so if you take a ramp on the highway and you need to take the immediate exit, you might endup taking the next one. (but you can always come back on track right, thats what the GPS is for...;)So after all is said and done, I would recommend buying this GPS because this is the best option in this price range (I got mine for $190)
I have a after market Alpine receiver in my Beretta GT. This adapter was necessary and worked great.20 more words this should do the trick..
I purchase this device over a month ago and it's still performing like a charm. The setup was real easy and I love the auto switching function. I paid the price that Amazon is presently charging and that price is unbeatable. I noticed one of the other reviewers rated this product as "crap". If this product should quit prematurely, I will update my review accordingly. I'm very pleased with this product.
This 100 pack is quite the bargain; I used these to neaten up some cords around my home. The adhesive works well on most surfaces but I also figured out that I can apply a flat headed screw right through the center of these for extra hold in that rare spot if/where I need it - works perfectly! The translucent color disappears in most places and matches the 14" heavy duty zip ties I am using them with. Very pleased with this purchase.
I bought one. It worked great,...for quite a while. Don't know if it was a fluke that it stopped working, or if any one else had the same problem. I liked the concept, so I did purchase another brand.
The Tom Tom One has been exactly what I had figured it would be and that is very operational and helpful, especially for the price I received my Tom Tom One.It fit right into my car (Yukon) nicely and is not a hazard or distraction and has a daytime and night time lighting that is beneficial. The Tom Tom is loud at the highest setting and easy to follow.I am still learning all of the options and learning the options is easy. The unit was easy to start out of the box and the instructions are easy to follow.I am still learneing how to keep it zoomed out to the level that I want it at while driving, but that is the only thing I have not been able to manipulate easy, but I am sure I will get it soon.I would recommend the Tom Tom One to anyone who is looking for a basic navigational system. Its small but the screen is easy to see while driving and the voice over allows you to never look at the unit while in traffic but still prepares you for upcoming turns and merges, etc...The Tom Tom one is portable and can be taken from the car and placed in your front pocket of any average collered shirt. It says it has 2-3 hours of life once taken from the charger, but I have found my unit has more life than that, so in case you need to take a boat ride on the lake, you can take it with you and navigate your general areas on the lake in a boat as well.I like my Tom Tom one and am very pleased at the price I had to pay to get it as well.
i received my usb cable earlier than the committed time..thank you....ron
This universal remote is great! Easy to setup and easy to use, even a cave man could do it. This unit proves that not all universal remote controls are the same. Spend a little more from the beginning, get a lot of extras in the end. This does it all and does it well. I only replaced 3 remotes, but watching TV or a DVD has never, I repeat NEVER been this easy.
This product works excellent, I was a little Leary at first about getting this item but it has proven to be in excellent working condition.
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.
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.
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 128MB SmartMedia 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.
This is the second one that I have purchased. I was pleased with the first purchase I now purchased one for my daughter.It is easy to program and to follow.It would be even greater if there were more options on directions (ex. more direct, alternate directions).
I am used to punching in a code for each device, and you're done. Really, what's wrong with that? This unit does not recognize any DVD players made by OPPO, the best players available. It also did not recognize my PHILLIPS Directv remote. It recognized my Hitachi TV but only off and on, vol up and down and mute. I upgraded to new Sony software, but still no luck. How many hours do you have to waste? Obviously, the reason it sells for [...] bucks is that its not worth anything. Followup: I tried to program each button, the way the 5 star reviewers suggested, but this only works 75% of the time. What good is a remote if the "4" and "7" and many other buttons don't work? That's the same issue with my BROKEN remotes! By 1 star, I really mean ZERO STARS!
I've had this camera for a little over a week now (I know its not that long) and its been everything I hoped for. I took it out on a day trip and snapped 80 photos, loaded them on the computer and they were amazing, better than most of the pictures my friend's cameras take. It's small and pocket size and takes great photos, what more could you ask for at that price?
Upgraded from older connector type Belkin KVM, whick still worked but didn't have USB. This model did the same and alot more. Provide the use of USB connectors and allowed a jump drive to be plugged into the kvm and share between the connected computers. Also allowed speakers and microphone to be share with the current active computer. Came with a set of 4 USB/video/audio cables and a serial connector for upgrading the firmware.Only problem I've had was after the purchase of a new Logitech mouse. The new mouse would only go verticle. After research I've found this problem was know by Iogear and when I attempted to install the firmware I found it to be the current firmware installed.So My new mouse is now useless until a new firmware is created.Other item is that the 4 supplied cable, aren't very long. Should have been supplied with 1 8ft., 1 10ft and 2 12ft cables. Then even being $10 higher in price it would have been well worth it.Miners! Not Minors
Good news:- The price was great and the shipping was amazingly fast.- It worked on XP with my Bluetooth Wacom graphics tablet.- It's available in several colors. The dark blue looks nice.Bad news:- It didn't work quite right on XP with my Razr cell phone; it cut off photo transfers, so they only came through partially.- Although it's available in several colors, there doesn't appear to be a way to select a color. They sent me the dark blue.No news:- I haven't tested it on Vista, because nothing seems to work quite right there. Another reviewer said it does, so I'll have to give it a try.
This docking station is a very useful accessory if you are going to connect it to your TV. The Zen I bought came with a station but it doesn't sit the Zen upright like this station does so if it were not for this docking station my Zen would just be laying on top of my TV possibly sliding off every few minutes, which of course not a good thing. Plus it just looks cool standing upright when charging and connected to the TV. The docking station is a very good multifunctional unit that not only stabilizes the Zen but also makes connecting to the PC for file transfers and recharging a breeze. If you got to have the Zen then you got to have the docking station.
The sound on this is good enough for a small child but any discerning listener would liken it to listening to a radio on a chicken bus in mexico.
This is an awesome MP3 player, but it sometimes locks up and has to be reset.
This printer proved to be very easy to set up and install. It is compact, prints quickly, and generally performs very well. It's a bit louder than our higher capacity HL 5250DN. However, the Brother line of printers has been very dependable in our small office environment. For the price, the HL-2070N is a great deal.
I recommend anyone who has to work with excel spreadsheets to buy one. We have the IOGEAR at work and I love having the ability to use two monitors so I bought one for home. I bring work home a lot and it just makes it so much easier and quicker to get it all done.
I thought it was good when it worked but then one day it stopped and never worked again. I try to call the Creative people but they were not help. So unless you just need it for a year don't buy it.
I got this Apex PD500 for "free" for buying some Lane furniture. It is my first portable, and so far it seems OK. Constructed a little cheaply, but it does work fine with a decent picture and OK sound (have not tried with headset yet). Controls are so easy my 5-year old son figured them out quickly and prefers to watch Scooby-do on this portable instead of regular TV! If it holds up, it will be great for use in our camper this summer.
I have used a Canon (Model 630) SLR for over 15 years. I purchased this camera because it was compatible with my existing lenses and accessories. It performs well. Mode settings are familiar. Controls are predictable.If you want RAW files you have to remember to use the non-Auto modes. The battery takes several charges cycles to maintain full power.Unfortunately the flash is not backwards compatible with the film camera versions. This is a disappointment. I can find no place on Canon"s, Sunpak's, or Amazon's websites that note this. I also cannot find any information about a possible adapter. Having spent ~$200 in flash equipment, I was hoping for more. information.
I read the rest of the reviews on this board, and people either loved it or hated it, so I took a chance. As everyone else said, the instruction manual is worthless. I have a re-writable cd drive, copied some mp3s to a Memorex CD-RW Platinum disk, and after trying for a few hours with no success getting even one mp3 song to play, packaged it back up and will be returning it shortly. I'm really excited about this technology and will get one when Sony comes out with it, as I have never had a problem with their instructions or equipment, thumbs down to Memorex.
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.
Connected to an iPhone in noisy city environments (trains, streets, etc), the noise canceling was completely ineffective. (I haven't yet tried it with the steady background hum you'd find on an airplane.) It also picks up interference from my cellphone, making it wildly annoying even as straight noise-isolating earbuds. And as other people have noted, the heavy and poorly placed mid-line control makes it impractical to wear these things unless you place the control into a shirt pocket or are under 5 feet tall and can place it into a pants pocket.
This is my fourth Wacom pen tablet/pen. This model, the CTE-440 is terrific. I use it for illustration and graphic - and just about everything else that needs to be done on the computer. My only complaint, however, is the pen. When it's new, it's nice. But over time the rubbery grip begins to deteriorate because of the natural oils on your hands. Eventually I had to just throw that rubbery part away, leaving you with a very uncomfortable pen with ridges that dig into your fingers with long-term use. I'm trying to track down a good replacement for that pen (emailed Wacom about it). Of course they don't list a replacement on their website that specifically indicates what pen replaces the old one. And I've found from experience, not all pens work with all tablets. Otherwise, it's a nice tablet!
Update: Watch out for this one....... I have my 27" iMac on it. A full 8lbs under the maximum. It is now sagging. I could probably cut a piece of wood and make a pier to place in the middle.... but I plan on replacing this and using it with my printer......... avoid getting this if your computer is (my best guess) more than 15lbs.I purchased this to use with my 27inch iMac. The iMac weights in at 30lbs so it is 10 under the max for this stand. I looked at many stands at local stores. Had trouble finding one that would give the height I needed and still be able to handle the iMac. I am 6'6" tall so I needed something with height. The stand appears to be well made. It blends in well with my glass/metal computer unit. If you are needing something for height this is it. The keyboard easily fits beneath it if you want.UPDATE: Someone had mentioned it sagged..... made me hesitate on buying it..... glad I took a chance. I placed a few books so that they just barely touched the middle of the underside of the stand. Now after many weeks it has not sagged at all.
After researching digital cameras for months, I bought this camera 5 months ago, and I have enjoyed it ever since. The camera is so slim on compact, it easily fits in pockets, while packing all the major features needed in a good digital camera.As an amateur photographer who just wanted to capture memories, I love the settings button, that lets you choose all the settings based on what type of shot your taking (some options are running water, birthday event, night landscape.) The camera also has a host of features for more advanced users like histograms and ISO speeds.The battery life is amazing, and I don't even bother taking my charger with me on vacation because the battery lasts so long. I bought a 1 GB SD card to go with it, and it can store hundreds of high quality pictures. The camera even lets you look at your pictures in a calendar mode, so you pick a date and it will show you all the pictures you took on that date. The video recorder is a great feature too and of pretty good quality.The only downside is the screen on the back gets scratched very easily. I just bought a $2 screen protector for an iPod and it fit perfectly.
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 have a backup camera used when traveling and it will not accept the high capacity cards (SDHC) so I picked up a few of these chips for an extended trip. They did great and had nice transfer speeds compared to older smaller chips.
Works fine with my Sony video recorder. I've been using Sony Li ion batteries for years and they seem to work fine. Much better than Ni Cd's. No complaints.
I cannot state my review any more clearly than the previous reviewer. Unfortunately, I did not believe it. "How could Adaptec put the wrong plug on this power cord?", I thought to myself. So I went ahead and purchased, and boy do I feel stupid. R. Sharon was correct. The Adaptec card needs a 3.5 mm outside plug, and this power cord comes with a 5.5 mm outside. Do not buy!!!
I used them for a car radio that had an input jack, and now I can use my iPod in my car. These have many uses I know, and they are much cheaper than Best Buy or even Walmart! Work great, crystal clear transfer of sound.
Nice design, nice built. Lightweight, looks solid and professional although mostly plastic-made. Not shoulder-compatible, that's too bad but really convenient to carry a tripod by hand!
I read through all the negative reviews before ordering this and about half of them were from people who apparently couldn't figure out how to work this very simple device. Complaints that it doesn't measure amperage - it does. Complaint that it isn't real time - it is. Accuracy? I think the device states +/- 5%. I don't know what people think they are going to get for $25. I use it mostly to calibrate gasoline generators so that the voltage output and cycles is sufficient to power motors and electronics without damage and it does fine with that task.People who found the menu system difficult to use are perhaps technologically challenged to begin with. Admittedly it's very basic but that also makes it very simple to use. I think a lot of the bad reviews just never bothered to read the instructions. As for DOA and early failures, yes, that's a legitimate problem but both of mine are at least a couple months old and one has been in continuous usage on a freezer and it seems to be holding up fine.
This cable is pretty fast as far as data transfer is concerned. Its long enough to be used conveniently without moving stuff around.
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.
Positives:Price *****, pretty good sound quality, they don't bleed noise very muchNegatives:Connection part of the plug is a tad short so sometimes I have to readjust the plug in my headphone jack.Headphones are a bit tight for me and begin to squeeze my head after a while.Can't beat them for the awesome price though. I'd buy again.
This works well and my hands hurt less. I have carpal tunnel and this really does help lessen the pain, as I am a medical/legal transcriptionist and have to be comfortable.
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 work as a business consultant and basically I spend my time traveling and out of the office. My appointments, tasks, and contacts change constantly, so its very important for me to synchronize periodically and FAST to my Outlook profileThe serial Cable does the job, but the speed is not comparable with USB Synchronization, specially if your loading a big file or an mp3 song.Sorry not to be available to carry my USB craddle
I purchased this product for my wife who only likes ergo keyboards. She says she loves it. You really can't get a better deal. Microsoft has some great hardware.Update: This keyboard has some problems. When you log on to one username for a while and then log off the keyboard stops responding. This has happened on multiple different computers so its a keyboard issue. Just google "Microsoft Keyboard 4000 stops working" and you will see a ton of results on this issue.
I just started working from home and am on the phone most of the day. I needed a two-line speakerphone that I could use with an advanced wireless headset that I bought from Plantronics (SupraPlus Wireless CS351N with lifter).I echo the other comments both about how well this phone works (it's a great general phone). It also works very well with my headset with one small exception (see below). I also second the recommendations for a backlit or tilted display and a line-in-use indicator that works whenever the other line is in use and not just with like phones.My one big frustration - now resolved - with the phone was an apparent incompatibility with my headset. Note that the speakerphone function and the headset function on the TS3282 share the same indicator light and button. Apparently it's easy to confuse the phone about the function that is actually being used. When I first would attempt to hang up the phone using the button on my headset, the lifter replaced the handset but the phone would go into speakerphone mode. I later figured out that the problem was a too-short delay between the message to disconnect from the headset base and the handset being replaced in the cradle. The resolution to this problem, which I discovered by accident, was simply to set the lifter to the hightest setting. Evidently the fraction of a second makes a world of difference.
This remote has excellent capabilities! Instead of using 2 or 3 remotes in my home theater setup, I can push a single button, such as "watch DVD", and the unit will turn on all of the necessary devices and change the device settings to prepare for watching a DVD. I no longer have to try to train my annoyed family on how to get everything in the right mode.The only challenge is trying to read the small buttons without reading glasses.
I bought it for my mom. She used it once. I was hospitalized and wanted to watch a movie. 30 minutes into the movie the speakers started a high pitch whine then went mute. I haven't been able to get any sound out of them since. Walmart couldn't accept it back for an exchange. They don't carry the model anymore-SHOCKER!!! I'm stuck with a worthless DVD player and have to get my mom a replacement one. I'll never buy a Maganavox product again, thats for sure! Be smart and buy another brand. THANKS MagnaSUCKS!Nancy
A very good product for students who are looking for great quality in less price. Good sound quality and light weight.
Save yourself a lifetime of aggravation and don't buy this lemon of a camera. After about 10 pictures, the battery dies, whether fully rechargable batteries or standard AAs. When I called Nikon technical support, they told me that the camera came with the wrong firmware version and we attempted to update it over the phone. This effort failed, so they told me I had no choice but to send the camera in for repair. (I'm still waiting for it to be returned). Also, Amazon's 30-day return policy absolves them of any responsibility. They refused to return it or do ANYTHING for me. I'm still seething.
Great TV, has everything you would need. Nice light up remote. I love the glass middle section, amazing value for a high end TV.
Pretty expensive for a piece of plastic but it fits the lens well and does the job.All the big name companies price their accessories high, not just Canon.If you go to off-brand accessories you take a chance, not worth it.
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.
It is easy to see that that alot of people don't like this particular PC but i have owned one for a while now and have had no problems. I have upgraded it with all the patches and used Norton System works and fire wall to combat all the hackers out there :P. So i recommend this all around versitile computer to anyone or any family just because it will hold up to programs you can throw at it. Just an example: I have Office xp, 8 games, photo editing, and over 500 music files on this wonderful machine.
Hook up and get it runing in less than half hour, mostly waiting for the midea server to install and update.However, here are some shortcomings:1. Unlike some reviewer had indicated, the unit does require the Media server to run on a PC. It does not connect to you network storage without MediaLounge server running on a PC.2. Many of my video clips(mpeg) does not work with the unit even though all midea player I used on PC had no issue with them.3. It does not support RMVB.4. Not much options for picture slide show.5. The network activity indicator is really anoying as it flashes when there is network activity. You really has to block the indicator when you play a movie ...6. I am not impressed with the vedio quality.
I'm pretty sceptical about such devices but I decided to take a chance on this one since I have trouble pulling in some of the clear/unscrambled digital channels with two different QAM tuners.First I tried the easy way and hooked it up inside where the cable comes into the wall from outside. No difference..didn't work. Next I tried it the correct way and went outside and installed it at the earliest place possible (used it instead of a cable co installed 2-way splitter) and WALLAH! I now get the one clear QAM channel I couldn't pull in before! I must say that the picture quality of the channels I was already getting didn't seem to change at all, so if you're looking at this device for that purpose it may or may not work for you.
Works pretty good until you or your neighbor get that microwave oven going, then signal's gone even if the router is within 10 feet from you. I would've expected N bandwidth to work better than that.
I cannot express it better. WOW, what a camera. I have moved up from the 7000i to the 7D. I bought the camera in mid Jan and to date have taken over 2000 pictures with it. Probaly 300+, just learning what things did what.I take pictures in 3(primarily) modes. The ability to set the camera in those 3 modes, and switch from one to the other is a tremendous plus to me. Most of my work is at night. Some times with flash, sometimes ambient light. Being able to rotate one dial to change the camera settings makes it easy and fool proof. As long as I remember to do it.Using continous, daylight, I can get a play back that is close to full motion video. From a still camera. I was getting 16-18 shots a second. Thanks to the large buffer.Down side? Well, compared to the 7000i I shot for 10 years or more, this camera is heavy, and though I was able to use my existing lens, thanks to the body mount stabilization, the 5600 flash is very expensive, and necessary for digital photography.Overall, I can't say enough good things about this camera. 8 mega pixel chip? I would need a wall mount TV, as a monitor for my computer.
These speakers are garbage. My wife, who's no audiophile, commented immediately on how terrible they sounded. We had them for two days and through them away. I might have been able to return them to Amazon, but they wound up in the trash. Oh well - steer clear, these are a joke. I kept the batteries though.
I got the GPS unit after a lot of hassel. Basically I purchased it for use outside of the US and it was a chore having it delivered. All headachs aside it was the cheapest on Amazon and some sites in the UK were charging something like British Pounds 500 - 800 ( A lot of money). I have used the GPS a few times since I received it and it has been great. The battery life is pretty good considering that I keep it on most of the time when I drive around town. Some of the features are a bit unfriendly but it's not that hard to master. The backlight is great and there is generally good visibility during the day. There are also customizable color screen options available which makes it much easy to tailor the device to your environment and needs. The default was in miles and feet and I had to go through the book to convert to metric.The path that you travel has to be sprinkled with waypoints to get the right curvature but that is a granted shortcoming. Measuring between points is very simplistic because it tells you distance between two way points in a straight line. Finding the distance between three waypoints will force you to do the math.The altimeter feature is very cool because I have realized how up and down the terrain is... for example my home is 430 feet below my office and my village is 1600 ft higher than my home. So small little information like that is pretty useful.There is also a USB cable to connect to the computer and I have yet to upload info into the PC for better management. I am curious as to how well it will work under Linux because that is primarily the OS I use.Other than that the geocaching feature is very neat as well. Too bad there are no geocaches in my area :-S I guess I should start placing some myself.Overall it a great device and definitly worth the money.
In my opinion, these 'phones out perform any I've had in the past.They truly are "The best for less". You can't beat the value for the price.
After 6 months, we developed a paper jam problem and also a bunch of extra ink blotches on our paper. As this product claims to have a 12-month warranty, we called Brother. However, Neil says that the drum is an accessory not a warranty part ($108). Give us a break! First and last Brother printer. Other Brother equipment has been good, but we probably won't buy another. - Zoe and Deb
The Vogel Column System is great for those with Flat screens on the wall that have other components such as a DVD player that you would like to locate near-by one another. I've installed a Flat screen and used the Vogel system to store the DVD Player on and the customer was ecstatic over how neat and how the Vogel System complimented the Wall mounted Flat screen. However, I must admit that I was very disappointed when I purchased the unit online (EFA6835), the way they advertised it, I thought for the price, it came with the support bracket. That was considered an accessory and cost as much as the Column. What good is selling the column wihout the support bracket, at least don't advertise them as though they come together.
I received my Intel Personal Audio Player 3000 in the mail not more than an hour ago. I was able to install the software, transfer MP3's & rock & roll with my new MP3 player in less than 15 minutes. It is absolutely brainless to setup/use. 1 Problem Though... After less than 20 minutes of listening to music, the ear buds hurt so badly that it was literaly unberable. It took me longer to recover from the pain of the ear buds than it did for me to set up. They stretch your ear canal and cause major headaches. THAT IS MY ONLY COMPLAINT. I'm heading to the store after work to purchase some decent comfortable headphones. I was hesitant at first to buy this thing, since the picture was not to appealing to me. It looked uglier than sin, but I was pleasantly surprised after opening the box. This thing is TINY w/ HUGE SOUND! Absolutely perfect for using at the Gym, which is what I intended to use it for in the first place. I'm sick of listening to 24 Hour Fitness "Music O' The Day", which (If on the right day) pumps you up, or puts you to sleep. If your thinking twice about getting this guy, DON'T. I'm a hard sell & I'm very pleased. It's only been an hour or so of me owning it, but it's just THAT DARN GOOD. Thanks everyone for all the good reviews. It definitely helped in my decision making to purchase the excellent product.
So I'm browsing the headphone section in the electronics department at Target. I see these and the on ear headphones also made by BOSE but 179.99 on display. I put these ones on first, and oh my God. My ears felt like they were in heaven. Before I even pressed the demo button, I was entranced. haha seriously. Then i heard the sound, and it sealed the deal. My first paycheck went to these bad boys and I hope they dont break after the 90 day return period courtesy of Target. check em out if you get a chance, you'll be surprised.
This product is the hardest thing to install I have ever purchased. After about 10 hours of work and numerous calls to tech support I was able to get it working by following the instructions on the web site from another user.
It's a small speaker system for the Ipod, don't expect a great loud sound, it's good for small rooms or closed areas. If you are with a couple of friends and want to put what I call "back music" it's very good because you can talk and laugh with your friends and hear the music in the back. Don't think you can have a party and dance with a great speaker sound and play music loud, it doesn't work that way. Sometimes you push the power button when it's on and doesn't turn off; you have to disconnect physically the plug from the wall. A very good thing as everybody has said before is that while you're playing your music you're charging your Ipod
This antenna works really well very happy with this item. I do not hear any static like I did with my old antenna.
I've used this cable a couple times so far and it works fine, best price that I found when shopping around
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 got it because my charger fot fried. i thought it would not work with my Averatec laptop but it did and the end is secrue and does not come off easilly. it also worked with a new gateway laptop that my cuz has. it works people trust me it does.
This is ideal for the ipod mini. I have been using it for a year. Its amazing for the gym.
After 4.5 years of trouble free service from our APC Back-UPS NS 1050 it suddenly began sounding the Overload alarm, even when no equipment was powered. Since 4-5 years is about the expected lifetime of the battery I assumed that the battery had failed and foolishly ordered a replacement without first doing a little Internet research (others have also reported this Overload failure condition on Amazon). You probably have guessed where this is leading: the new battery didn't fix the problem and isn't returnable, leaving me with a broken UPS and an expensive battery that is utterly useless to me.
This mount works great on my larger tube mountain bike handlebar. Unit is rock solid on there. Great to have the unit so visible while riding in the backcountry.
I tried 2 cartridges on my 8150n and they all leak, or the cheap clips they use on it fall off. I highley recommend not using this brand for any printer
Cheaply made and a hassle to use. Want to know more? Well, the short phone cord goes out (so far so good) but tangles when going back in and then binds up completely. When you tug to get it to release and come out, then the cord stretches... hey, what's not to like? Buy a dozen!
I love this charger! It is a replacement for my original Canon Battery charger...which somehow was lost. Other replacement chargers on the market are large and very bulky. I love the way this plugs right into the wall...or car!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!
****A friend of mine bought this GPS receiver, and we set it up together. The TomTom ONE is remarkably user-friendly, extremely easy to set up, and intuitive to operate.The screen features a nice "driving view" that was unavailable in GPS systems at the time I bought my GPS; this view is more 3D, very easy to read and quite appealing. For the price, it seems to be an incredible value.The TomTom ONE kit comes with a USB cable that hooks up to your computer and a CD that can be used to manage it over the computer, giving greater flexibility in management. My old GPS can only be managed from the console in my car.Seeing the capabilities of this portable GPS system, I wished I would have not had a different GPS installed in my vehicle, but instead purchased this unit. The TomTom ONE can be transported and used in rental cars on trips, or in friends' cars, and there are no worries about it being stolen, as it is small enough to stow away in your purse. Versatile, easy to use, inexpensive---what more could you want in an entry-level GPS?****
The lamp was even better than I thought it would be! I love it!
4 stars because of VERY minor niggles, otherwise I would have given 5 stars:1) No ISO display in view finder2) View finder could be bigger3) kit lens (18-55) not great (for this reason I had to buy body only and bought Sigma 18-200mm instead)I have had this camera since July 2005 and love it and no regret over my previous Canon powershot S1. I was thinking about upgrading from S1 to S2 but decided I should go straight into DSLR instead of another Point & shoot (P&S;) camera which I will outgrow it and eventually need a DSLR anyway.To be honest, it was my third 350D after two failed on me! The full story and comparison to P&S; can be read here in my website:http://www.theteh.com/html/p_s_vs_dslr.htmlInitially I was disappointed with the poor quality control that one could get faulty camera from Canon. I put of buying the 350D after two failed on me until after 3 months, my urge for a DSLR could not stop me from getting my 3rd 350D! There was no other better DSLR at that time (and still is now as of Sept 2005). I personally think that 350D is still better than the Nikon counter part D70/D50 despite that they have a better lens (18-70mm).Here is my review of my 3rd 350D:http://www.theteh.com/html/my_3rd_350d_xt.htmlThere are many sample photos taken with 350D in my website (check out links under 'Resources') if you are interested. The first travel photos with my 350D (with Sigma 18-200mm and Sigma 30mm f1.4) was the Croatia gallery:http://www.theteh.com/html/croatia.htmlDSLR is 'FAST' and P&S; is 'SLOW' to me. This is the single factor that made me chose the 350D instead of another P&S.; Second is the shallow Depth of field (DOF) produced by large aperture lenses (eg the Sigma 30mm f1.4, a truly fantastic lens). If speed and shallow DOF are not what you are after, there is no reason to get a DSLR.See pic was taken with the Sigma 30mm at f1.4 to get shallow DOF:http://www.theteh.com/html/borough_market_18.htmlHope this review helps you to decided!
I needed a bag to carry equipment when doing sports photography. Keeping track of a large bag full of equipment was a problem. The bag does fit great and the weight (because of the design) is almost nothing even when loaded. I also like the fact that you can rotate the bag to gain access to lens, flash or other equipment without have to un-snap and remove. Has room for single camera and number of lense.
Great lens, Used with a Kodak z740. In or out of the studio I am happy with it.
i have had this for years now. it may be a bit out of date in size (it is rather large compared to the ones they sell now) but i have never had any issues with it at all. it stays on all the time too and it is where i store my music for itunes.
This is the same brand and model battery that came in my APC UPS. When the battery went, I was pleased to see that the very expensive battery APC offered on their website was available through an Amazon vendor for a lot less. Just hook it up, let it charge, and you're good to go. I paid a bit more for this than for other compatible replacements because it is the same exact battery the UPS came with.
After trying without success to get my Linksys wireless PCI card to connect with SuSE 10.2 Linux (Linksys won't write drivers for Linux, only WinDOZE) on the odd chance it might work, I plugged this USB wireless into an empty slot, and was quite pleased to be able to use it under Linux. That means my 8 and 10 year old children who prefer Linux to WinDOZE can now have internet and wireless network connections. I wrote to Linksys asking why they won't support an O/S that millions of folks use, but did not get any reply.If you use this for Linux, configure the card using NetworkManager. I'm using it on WEP Open System. I put in either Passphrase or hex strings and it works well. I can't get any speed readouts but if it works that's good enough as I only have 1MB/sec DSL service.I'm using the Linksys wireless router with speedbooster for the access point.
I have bought many of these slim cases and they work great. I like the clear plastic cover that allows you to print out a cover and easily slip it between the colored plastic case and the thin transparent cover.The cases completely secure the disc and make it simple to remove when needed. The slim design allows me to store twice as many discs on my shelf than I could with a "normal" sized case. I order several packs at a time to save on shipping.
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.
This is perfect! It not only holds my camera but spare batteries and memory cards as well. You can carry it over your shoulder or hook it on a belt. Hi quality. No worries.
To start this review, I'm not a kid, I'm 14 years old and I didn't want to give my name or e-mail. I hope this advice is helpful to you when you make a decision for a CD player.This device is very poorly made. The spring to open the CD player broke just after I got it. There isn't any skip protection, so it is hard to walk without it stopping and skipping. When I used this, it scratched a CD around the edges and wouldn't play some even slightly scratched CDs.The music will sound nice if the CD player is on a desk, floor, or a surface that doesn't move(and if you have a clean, not scratched CD). If you want quality, spend $35.00 for a CD player with skip protection and a higher quality laser to read the CD(it's worth it).
I bought this case because I heard about all of the good reviews. What a mistake. The plastic screen protector is EXTREMLEY scratch prone. After a couple of days of use it was all scratched up! I DO NOT recommend this to anyone. Splurge on a better case.
I was happy with this one until it showed this problem. It automatically zooms in to the maximum. So now basically I can't use it any more. I initially thought maybe it's due to my operation somehow although I'm sure I'm gentle on it. However, after I searched online, I found that I'm not the only lucky one. Some poor dude said if he wants to use it, he has to put one finger on the "zoom out" button all the time in order to cancel out the automatic zoom in. I called JVC, and they said this is not a recognized defect for them, and they will charge me just for an "evaluation". I'd rather just throw away this junk.
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 have a set of floor speakers connected to my computer. Previously, I was using a hand-me-down receiver to amplify the signal coming from my sound card. It was big, hot and had all sorts of inputs and modes and whatnot that were totally unnecessary to my setup and just confused my girlfriend. Now, I've just got a volume knob and a balance knob. Perfect!
I was looking for a "do-it-all" player for music, voice and audiobooks. Although the iRiver T30 handles the first two functions pretty well, I advise you not to buy this unit for its support of Audible files. In this mode it works (sort of), but I have discovered several very annoying quirks.As soon as I use the voice recording feature, the unit:1) Will not save bookmarks in an Audible file.2) Will not retain the last position in memory when I exit from an Audible file.When this happens, the only solution I have found is to completely reformat the device and reinstall the operating system.As well, when the unit's battery runs out in the middle of listening to an Audible file, the entire file is no longer recognized by the player. I must load a new copy of the file to continue.
For all the comments concerning the image quality of this lens, the one characteristic going unmentioned is the 14-54mm's remarkably good correction of distortion, its biggest improvement over the 14-45mm kit lens. Horizontal and vertical lines near the image frames show little distortion or curve at widest angles to none at all through the remainder of the 14-54mm zoom range. I think image resolution of the 14-54mm about matches the limit of the E-330 digital sensor according to various camera and lens reviews on the web.I bought my 14-54mm from Buydig.com a few months ago--and my copy has some left margin softness at its widest angle zoom settings (14mm to about 20mm), which ought not to be there. From what I've read, there are some less-than-optimum copies of the lens out there. One should expect to see crisp, sharp edge resolution at infinity when the lens is properly focused and stopped down to F5.6, F8, etc. Best to do something right away when finding less-than-ideal image quality--return the lens. I've tried to ignore the minor image fuzziness, but it is always irritating, though the problem vanishes when shooting vertical framed images rotating the camera counterclockwise so the left margin is capturing immediate foreground elements. My solution was to buy the Olympus 11-22mm, which is both sharper and wider (and more expensive).
WOW!!.....I`m not a network guru or anything close,but this was one of the easiest computer tasks that I have done. The directions are very clear and easy.I have a DSL connection and have put my two other computers on it also.The router also serves as a hub for a LAN to share a printer and files between my two computers.It took a little doing,but I got it to work in about 2 hours.Highly recommend the Netgear RT314.
Bought it May 28th, 2011. stopped working in July of 2012.Unit just shuts off about once a week. I bought this to connect to my cable TV box to prevent it from restarting everytime the power goes out for 30seconds. Had a thunderstorm the other day, power went out for 5second and this unit shut off, battery backup no longer works.Calling Tripplite tech support, its suppose to have a 3 year warranty
Garmin has come pretty close to the ideal all-purpose GPS receiver with the GPSMap 60CS. It is a great receiver for outdoor use AND a great receiver for highway navigation, with only a few compromises in either area.For outdoor use, the 60CS has just about everything you would want. It can store 1000 waypoints, has a 10,000 point tracklog, and can store 20 tracks (compressed to 500 points each). It also has a dedicated geocaching mode. When you create a waypoint, you can give it a "geocaching" icon. Then, the 60CS allows you to call up only the geocaching waypoints and go from one to the next. When you find a geocache, you can log notes about what you took or left, then it will automatically let you select the next geocache on the list.The 60CS pushbuttons are much improved over the older eTrex family. It has both a MARK button and a FIND button (like an enhanced version of the old GOTO button) so you don't have to wade through pages of menus to do two of the most basic GPS functions. The 256-color display is outstanding, even in bright sunlight. At night, you can activate a backlight that provides extremely even illumination. The 60CS also comes with a built-in magnetic compass and barometric altimeter, which is a great marketing ploy but probably not all that useful for most people. I still caution serious outdoor navigators to carry a separate magnetic compass.For highway navigation, the 60CS has the ability to do autorouting when used with optional City Select or City Navigator software from Garmin. Neither is inexpensive, running $100-130, but the built in basemap is not very detailed, so you can't depend on it for highway navigation. I use City Select and have found it to be quite accurate. I've used it to navigate throughout the East Coast without a paper map (probably a bad idea!) and never gotten lost. I would suggest, however, that it should be a two-person task, with one person serving as navigator. Although the 60CS does an excellent job of autorouting, it does not have voice commands. When you get close to having to make a turn, it beeps and displays written driving instructions. At highway speeds, you probably don't want to be reading the screen just when you need to be thinking about taking an exit. While the map screen only tells you the next driving instruction, push the page button and you get a screen with the full list of driving instructions for the trip.The 60CS comes with a USB cable, which is a much faster connection than the old RS-232 serial port on most receivers. With my old eTrex Vista, it took over an hour to load 24 megs of map data through the serial port. With the 60CS I can transfer 56 megs in under 5 minutes. Many 3rd party software programs like National Geographic Topo! or the software on the geocaching.com website don't work with the USB port. So the 60CS also comes with a standard serial port connector, although you have to buy the cable separately. It uses the same serial port and cigarette lighter cables as the old GPS 12XL, NOT the same ones as the eTrex.If you are going to do much highway navigation, you really need to invest in an external antenna. That way you can put the antenna on your dashboard (I wrap it around the rear-view mirror so it doesn't slide around) and leave the receiver in a cupholder or on your lap (or buy the dashboard mount). The 60CS comes with an MCX connector that the antenna cable plugs into. Amazon sells a very nice antenna from Gilsson for a very reasonable price. The MCX connector is somewhat fragile, so I recommend you route the cable through the metal D-ring that holds the battery cover before connecting so that you get more strain relief.The things I don't like about the 60CS? They are pretty few. First, it is a bit larger than I might wish for hiking, but a bit smaller than I might wish for driving, so I guess it is a good balance. The quadrifillar helix antenna sticks out beyond the main body of the unit, but while that makes it larger overall, it also gives it much better sensitivity than the eTrex family. I've seen quite a bit of improvement in side-by-side tests. Surprisingly, the 60CS seems to take longer to acquire a satellite fix than the eTrex Vista in a cold start (i.e. unit had not been turned on for a day or more), but it was much faster in a warm start (unit had been turned off an hour or less).One thing I can't complain about is Garmin's service and support. While I haven't had any problems with the 60CS, I've worked with Garmin several times on previous models and always found them to be exceptional. I've heard similar stories from many other people.The most serious deficiency, in my opinion, is the memory. 56 meg is still too small, and Garmin still refuses to design a receiver with removable memory like Compact Flash or Secure Digital (presumably they are woried about people pirating their maps). With 56 megs, I can load in the City Select maps for the San Francisco Bay Area and not much more. For my East Coast trip, I had to hook it up to a laptop every so often to transfuse new maps.Can you get better GPS receivers for highway navigation? Yes. Can you get smaller and lighter units for outdoor use? Yes again. But all-in-all, I consider the 60CS the best all-purpose GPS receiver out there, and I'm not likely to want to give it up any time soon. But if Garmin doesn't eventually introduce a version with removable memory, my patience will wear thin.UPDATE 1/15/06: I guess Garmin read my review, because they've just announced the GPSMap 60CSx, which is an updated 60CS with a removable MicroSD memory card. It includes a 64MB card, but at this point, we still don't know exactly what you can save on it and how large a memory card it will accept. They do offer MapSource products directly on MicroSD cards. Looks like a real winner.
Era lo que esperaba, mismo sin verlo de cerca. Aqui en Brasil, lo compramos algunos amigos y nos ha encantado. Todo bien quanto a la entrega del paquete.
We originally bought a DVD7050 in Nov 2005 for our daughter while out on the road looking for a new home. These things are great because you can take them out of the car, they are compact and woderful in a restaurant. Worked great for about 5 months. Then we got the dreaded "Invalid disk" error and the battery was getting HOT, burning HOT. It was replaced under warranty with no issues. The new one arrived in May 2006. As of Feb 2007 it was having problems with the connection on the unit for the power cord, both car and home. And you can fry eggs on the battery with this one, too. Now it will not charge and warranty is over with. Between two brand new in box units, they have managed to last a whole 14 months. Yeah it's inexpensive, but it is disposable on average of every 7 months. Look for something better, we are.
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!
I used to have a lot of wrist and shoulder pain with a regular mouse, but the trackman has changed all that for me. I can use the trackman while it is on my lap and on a variety of surfaces. My only difficulty is that visitors have a very hard time using it--it takes 2 or 3 days to really get the feel of it.
This is a great product!I have owned several HP printers and an Epson All-in-One - junk compared to this.Very sturdy; very attractive; very functional; very user fiendly. I switched to Canon and there's no looking back. Customer Support blows away the others. They sent me Vista drivers on CD via next day service!Works like a charm on XP and Vista. Love this unit!
This product is horrible b/c if you live in an area with lots of stations or a radio that can't tune manually - IT DOESN'T WORK! If by chance you hear your MP3, it will be full of static and probably go out in a minute. Don't buy this product.
When a person makes a purchase there are fundamentals that he/she ought to bear in mind. Is it worth the price? Is it useful? A "Jack of All Trades" this jukebox has been dubbed and for substantiated reasons. Firstly, the LCD screen is incontrovertably small but it is also incontrovertably rich in color and ability. Can you watch movies on said screen? Absolutely, contrary to what a few incompetents may claim. The Mp3 quality is wonderfully "adequate". The sound is with clarity, the sound controls are intuitively present, and the device will suffice to even the heaviest of heavy metal fans. Thirdly, the recording options are flawless. You speak and it records and believe me when I say that you will have no trouble recalling what had been said. Next, the unit acts as a portable VCR. One might invariably be dubious towards its potential in this capacity, nonetheless, a 750 mb movie set properly will resolute in quality surpassing that of the VCR. Yes, it looks that good. Now, dating back to aforementioned fundamentals: is it worth the price? Stop and think for a moment, tech savvies, can you get an mp3 player, a portable video player, a digital recorder and an acting VCR for [such a price] anyplace else? In accordance with its usefulness, thats a question that I can't answer for you readers; I can only fill you in on its capabilities.
I read about 50 different reviews on this and am soo glad I bought it. The only negative thing people had to say about it was that it collects dust. I have two cats, and haven't seen a single piece of lint at all! Awesome cover for my ipod!
I am really amazed by the quality of the product and the audio from it. I felt like it is better than my stereo sound. Great buy guys. I love it. Thanks so much.
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 $$$.
This is great. The sound is clear and strong. Relatively easy to navigate once you understand the buttons. Read the manual first. Has tons of functionality. Friends marvel at it.I plug it into my home stereo using a basic RCA splitter cable and blow people away. They can't believe it. I've ordered an adapter for my car and am looking forward to playing it thru may car stereo.It kills me that I didn't buy all of them when they were on sale at Walmart for $55.00. The 1 gig size!May occasionally freeze and require reinstallation of firmward from the Mobiblu website but that's a breeze.Overall: Excellent.
The sound that these headphones give is absolutely fabulous. Everyone that I told to listen to them because of the fabulous sound, said they couldn't believe the beautiful, clear music they were hearing was coming from those little headphones! It's clean, clear, and lets you hear everything in a song. Also, the caps on them let you change the color of them by buying 12 different colored caps (at Sony's website). Overall, these were a great buy! I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in purchasing them.
After my wife and neighbor got speding tickets, I decided to look into radar detectors again. Seems here in West Palm Beach Florida with tax revenue dried up police are out in full force to make some money. People crawl when driving around here now. Anyway, I got both the Bel995 and Passport 9500ix and ran them both for a couple of weeks. Interesting to me I ended up returning the 9500ix and kept the Bel995. I run it in KA band and Laser band only. I put some Veil on my headlights also for more time with Laser alerts. I just didn't bump into any real K band alerts around here, and X isn't used in Florida. I'm mainly concerned with FHP hiding in construction areas on 95 where speeding fines are doubled. If you're 16 miles over the limit when it changes from 70 to 60 (in other words, going 76 mph) you're done. FHP is all KA now. I'm told some laser, but haven't bumped into any. On a trip to Orlando last wee on Florida's Turnpike I saw 6 separate speeders pulled over at different times all on KA. I guess from my years of K falsing over and over, I'm exra sensitive to it going off all the time. Even with the 9500ix's ability to "learn" my area and block out false k's, k falsing when I was on the road in new areas was pretty constant. So I'll take my chances with the 20% or so (maybe less) K band units in small towns still in use in Florida - In my experience, every time the unit goes of in KA it's a cop. Also, if they really want to get you, they'll just use instant on anyway. So best to slow down and use the unit as an extra measure of safety. Better mileage too! - Oh we do have a photo van here in town that uses K band. Looks like they've stopped using it though, as we have so many lawsuits over it now. I'm assuming the town (and State) doesn't want to hassle with lawsuits when it's so easy for them to find speeders with a regular old radar gun! - And redlight alerts with the 9500ix I don't need, as we don't have many here. Also, don't run redlights. Duhhh. Research has proven they actually cause more accidents as people slam on their brakes when they see the cameras!!! One last thing - the Passport 9500ix with gps and learning ability is an incredible piece of equipment. At $550. (with three year warranty and updates) it's pricy but amazing. I'd probably get one if I lived in Ohio or Arizona, California - places that have redlight, speed cameras and use alof of K band and some X band - and if I drove like I did when I was 18 in my cop magnet!!!
If you're tired of crawling under desks to unplug lamps because you need more than the one outlet they give you on the lamp on the desk this product is for you. Very lightweight, compact and easy to store. The cord wraps around the product in storage so that it doesn't get tangled in other things. Separation of the plugs allows you to plug in multiple charger bricks easily. I can plug in my phone charger, my laptop and my Palm Pilot charger all at the same time. My only regret is I didn't have this years ago.
Excellent deal. Cheaper than the version that has Sunpak written all over it but the same case.
I agonized for a while over which universal power adapter to buy for my two sony laptops. Some other brands did not support the power requirements of my Sonys, so i choose iGo. I settled on this model because i didnt want to pay more for auto/air (igo everywhere 7500) and this looked to be the best price for what i got.pros-good price for the functionality i wanted. Cheaper than the OEM replacement.seems to have adapters for any laptop i may need to power.available dualpower adapter to charge a phone or ipod at the same time (i didnt need this).carrying case with cable ties keep things orderly when not in use.cons-its very heavy. it feels twice as heavy as the power bricks that came with my laptops (physically its about the same size as the larger of my two). right now this one stays home while the OEM brick travels with me.the cables feel a bit more fragile than the OEM one. I dont expect this one to last as long, but for me its just a backup so that is fine.there are so many tips, i often forget which is which (so i grabbed a sharpie and marked them up). there is no good way to keep them organized or separated in the carry case.overall im pleased with it. im not sure why they made it blue, but it doesnt look obnoxious.
I recently purchased the Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Nano. So far, I have been very pleased. I have a neuromuscular disorder and I am able to grasp this player more easily than my friend's I-Pod. I am able to use the joystick with no problems as well. The software is easy to install and work with. It is easy to recharge and the battery life is excellent. I have been pleased with the sound quality. And, it is just plain "cute."A few minor "cons." Screen is hard to see in bright sunlight and the smooth exterior sometimes gets a "smudged look."An excellent buy for the money and I would purchase this product again.
The memory sticks do everything they should do and are conveniently small for transport
Great product. It is very simple, so don't expect it to perform computations or anything, but it will easily tell you how much electricity a device or appliance is pulling.
It's a very good product. The quality of the audio quality is great (once in a while I will pick up a slight hiss ... interference or mp3 quality? I'm not sure), no issues with the signal strength really in fact it seems to have pretty decent range, the cord allows me to keep the ipod in a safe place. I would have liked if it felt sturdier though because I feel that one day it's going to break from being pulled out of the lighter socket. And it would have been nice if the end of the cord that connects the to the micro was a standard usb connection so that it could be used to connect the ipod to a pc.
I've been debating over the past three months whether to buy a Zen Micro, a 30g Ipod, or the 8g Nano. In the end, I chose the nano because it had a 24 hour battery life and was much slimmer than the other two models. However, I read a lot of reviews on Amazon and elsewhere where people really nitpicked this machine, saying they didn't like the click wheel or other minor things. All these things are minor and unless you're a baby, they won't bother you. Honestly, this is my first major ipod (an upgrade from the shuffle for me) and I love the thing. I crammed about 1500 songs onto it so far and a lot of pictures. More than happy, I am ecstatic about owning it. If you want to carry a big, bulky thing around get the 30g or the Zen Micro. I'm a guy who carries this thing to work every day in his pocket though, and for that its perfect. Also, I don't know if this is true on other models, but the special edition red Nano has a sleep timer. A major plus in my book since I listen to audiobooks when I go to sleep at night.
I ordered what was supposed to be a C2G (cables 2 go) Ethernet cable, what I got was NOT a C2G cable, there is no name on the cable at all. This was from "BuyCheapCables". How is it that sellers can advertise their product as one thing and then send something totally different?*update* I emailed the seller about the misleading description and they offered me a refund, as for the cable I did receive...It seems to be good quality, the cable is very thick and locks into place securely, I have noticed a difference of speed compared to my old cat5e cable so that's a plus, all in all it's not bad, just not what was described in the listing.
My boyfriend Jim did all the research on the Garmin Streetpilot and theC340 had everything I needed. I'm a designer for Oskar Huber Furniture and we visit peoples homes to do entire room designs. The Garmin takes all the fear away, of being late to a job or lost. I'm new to Lawrenceville so the C340 Garmin helps me on the job and off. I love not being lost!
I have only had the monitor for about 4 or 5 months and now i get the brown lines on the right side of the screen, not good for a 200 dollar monitor, stay far away from this defective equipment!
This is just the cheapest mouse pad I've ever seenthe bottom isn't textured or anything, Its basically a piece of foam with thin jersey fabric on top.It works better than using no mouse pad, but definitely wasnt worth 3.50, i dont understand how some people say this is "The best mouse pad"next time I'm going to an office store.(I have an optical mouse, so i don't know how this works for mechanical mice)
This is a top product. Quality, perfomance, design- it is all there.Easy to operate, very light. This ipod is a perfect workout partner too- in the gym or outside. I had it for four months and it has not given me any problems and the battery lasts for a long time.
A-1 service. I'll reccommend this seller to all. On time delivery. Thank you
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'm using this as a speaker to line converter and have been extremely impressed. Very easy to connect, virtually no harmonic distortion that I can measure, and an extremely low noise floor. I'm very happy with the purchase.
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.
They won't work in any of my dvr's! Need 6X or below for all my stuff. Let me know if someone wants to buy them...I'll be happy to ship them back!
Everything arrived on time and the item is what I wanted. Thanks for all of your help etc., etc, etc.
I was a little concerned purchasing such a "big ticket" item from Amazon even tho I had always been very pleased with my prior purchases of books, ect. and my prior customer service experiences when (very rarely) I had a problem. I decided to take the plunge and could not be happier. The shopping experience was great, the delivery was top notch and I love the TV. The Samsung HDTV has a wonderful picture, the operation manual and set up instructions were very clear. It was a breeze to unpack and set up. Thanks Amazon.
I purchased this cable with a Brother HL2240D laser printer on the same order (there was a link to it on the Amazon page for the printer). This cable will not work with the Brother HL2240D. It does work with a HP F4200 ink jet. I was lucky to have some extra cables to swap around to determine the problem (I am an IT pro). Buyer beware.
I've bought four of these over the years and have not found any headphones at this price that can even come close to the sound quality. Even headphones over 100 dollars can't compare.I'm a singer, guitarist and use headphones constantly. These are AWESOME. It amazes me everytime I buy these that they are priced so low. I expect Philips to wake up and charge alot more for them. Hey..it's fine with me if they don't. I'm completely sold on these.I have to laugh at these people who give bad reviews for these. They must listen to rap or they're deaf.
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!
Yep 5. GPS2, 3, 3+, 5 and now a 276. It would seem I am a good customer. I ride ATVs all over the back country of the west. Each GPS I have owned has been an improvement over the last. I wouldn't leave home without one. The 276C is great. I love the large color screen and being able to load almost all of the Topo maps I will ever need in it. I have found that the marine contrast/color setting works best in the bright sun. It could be brighter but I works OK. The contrast/color of the bread crumb trail is excellent, it really stands out well. I like being able to scale back the geo-clutter with 1 button. Overall I am very happy with my new GPS. I'm sure it and I will have many great rides. Thanks Garmin. I'll be back.
I was attempting to use this to connect a PS2 keyboard to my HP Workstation, and then move the mouse and keyboard to a KVM Switch. It just doesn't work- I tried connecting it every USB port on the computer, and neither Ubuntu 10.04 or Windows XP Pro could find it. Save a little money here, and purchase something a bit more expensive, but functional-[...] USB TO PS/2 KEYBOARD ( USBPS2PC ) is what ultimately worked for me.
Very cool mouse. I always thought my mouse felt a little light when playing Call of Duty. When I read the reviews on the weight adjustments I had to have this mouse. It lived up to expectations. Thanks.
These are awesome. Best $13 headphones I've ever heard, and they cut out the dull roar of trains/cars/computers/coworkers almost entirely! I truly wonderful product, and Amazon had them in my hands in 24 hours! I'm just so, so pleased... :-)
Works flawlessly.Compact design for travel.Perfect for small hands, but may be slightly challenging for large hands.Third mouse button accessed by pushing wheel down.Red in color light illuminates the sides of mouse upon movement.I have used this mouse attached to a laptop in my 18wheeler for the past 2 years.This mouse is still going strong after operating in an environment full of dust and excessive vibration.My wife uses this same model @ home business for the past 2 years and absolutely loves it. She has smaller hands and stated - the fit is perfect. Her mouse still works flawlessly.Size: Body = Approx 3.5"length, 2"width, & 1.25"height.Overall length with cord fully extended = 31"5v 100mA Microsoft Model 1020 Notebook Optical Mouse*I concur with the previous 5star rating by Jeff "It takes getting used to, but well worth it", March 19, 2003
This is the second trackman I have purchased. First still works great after 5 yrs and expect the same from this one. Only upgrading because of new computer not having a ps2 input my other trackman had. In my opinion trackballs are buch better than a mouse once you get use to them. No moving it around, wasted desk space. I really enjoy using this device and will continue to use them as long as they are offered.
I really like the SkyFi2. I had a Roadie before this and the SkyFi2 is a vast improvement. However, the Roadie had loud beep that came over the speakers when one of songs was found playing somewhere. The SkyFi2 does not send the beep sound over the speakers; it comes from the SkyFi2 and is not loud enough to hear. So, I miss a few favorites.
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!
Before you purchase this product, there's something you should know about the controls you see on the front, in the pictures. That round thing underneath the big screen is not a 'scroll wheel', like that thing on the front of an iPod. It's a four-way pad, the same interface that those old Nintendo controllers had from 1985. You can press it in four directions, but it doesn't turn. Perhaps the designers of the Zune made it round-looking in order to cause confusion deliberately. I have no idea. But it's a four-way pad.So why does this matter? Because it's the Zune's user interface: your gateway to controlling everything that happens on that impressive Zune display. Compare it to the user interface on the Zune's competition, the iPod. The 'scroll wheel' on the iPod is THE reason the iPod is 'easy to use'. No other reason. You put your thumb on it and you can scroll through items as quickly or as slowly as you want, for as long as you want, and you don't have to wait for any acceleration to kick in, like you do on the Zune's four-way pad.As a design decision, it's now a no-brainer. Someone at Apple thought it up and planted it on an iPod and from that point on, it became the obvious solution to the problem of scrolling up and down a list on a compact device. So why hasn't Creative used it, and why isn't it here on the Zen? Elementary, my dear Watson: Apple's got it patented up the wazoo. Basically they won't ALLOW any other music player to emerge with a 'scroll wheel' on it, because it's one of the defining traits of the iPod. So Microsoft was forced to license and release a music player with what is (nowadays) a sub-standard interface because of lawyerly shenanigans.If you haven't used a Zen and an iPod side-by-side, you may not understand what a big difference this little interface element makes, but trust me, when all your music is in lists, and you scroll through those lists twenty times a day cueing up music (as well as seeking in songs, and adjusting the volume), the difference becomes crystal clear. When I saw the Zune in photos I thought I was looking at a 'scroll wheel'. I should have obviously done more research.And to all the people who are (bizarrely) trying to give 'kudos' to Microsoft for 'making the effort' with this ho-hum music player: Are you honestly concerned for the emotional well-being of a multi-headed zillion-dollar corporate entity?? I don't understand that at all. What's more, if you're expecting the second or third generation of the Zune to be ten times better, you're bound for disappointment. Apple will not license that 'scroll wheel' patent. Therefore the Zune, no matter how pretty the box it comes in, will never be as easy to use. I gave mine away and bought an 8GB red iPod Nano as a replacement. I advise anyone with the leftover cash to do the same.
This is my third Viewsonic monitor. I actually bought the VG2021m several months ago and it is working just fine. However, I wanted to try out a large widescreen monitor so I bought the VX2435wm monitor. This monitor is out of sight. It is extremely colorful. I love the widescreen display as I am in the IT field and often have several applications open at one time.
I was told by TIVO this would work but it doesn't. Now I can't return it.
If u r looking for a screen for ur basement/theatre room and don't want to spend so much then this is the perfect screen for u. I bought this a month back and put it in my basement where i have a theater set up and this screen is perfect for the place. Easy to mount but u need to buy couple of things from the hardware store as the brackets/u- nails doesn't come with the screen. One drawback with the screen is u can see some ripples at the bottom when there is a white light projected on it but don't even realize when watching a movie. on the whole i can say screen is worth the money
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.
Since this summer we were going to be travelling through parts of the United States where radio stations were few and far between, I researched FM transmitters for the iPod. The Sonnet PodFreq fit the requirements nicely.Easy installation, just slide the iPod down into the see-through acrylic case. The case protects the iPod, ensures that the iPod doesn't disconnect, and allows easy access to all the iPod controls.The PodFreq uses the connector on the bottom of the iPod to access the music digitally therefore reducing noise. We found the sound crisp and clear.As would be the case with any FM transmitter, occasionally the frequency we chose overlapped a local radio station. A quick tune to another frequency solved the problem.My PodFreq came with a car charger that plugs into the Firewire port on the side of the PodFreq. Very nice touch.The PodFreq remembers the station setting so you don't have to retune after turning it off.
I picked this up and tested it today.Works great.Not bad at all for the $$$A little anti-theft can't hurt for this price.
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!
This is a great read--fully fleshed out characters, interesting situations, well-developed world and society! Makes you want to be there . . . .
Bought this cable for my dual monitor setup and works great out of the box. Cable length is just about right. I can now watch my Blu-ray movies on either monitor.
This device requires the use of an available FM band. None of the available bands was available in Denver, so it is completely worthless. It would make more sense to buy an mp3 radio for about $20 more.
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 printer,scanner, fax, and copier has compatibility issues with Windows 7. I had to go to Cannon website to find drivers. It matters if you have 32-bit or 64 bit as well. Hooking this product up and using it was a nightmare.***********Not even a year later, I am back on Amazon looking to purchase another copier,scanner, and fax machine. It is crunch time and the expensive toner is leaking everywhere. In addition, it is jammed and does this often when it gets hot. Again...run for the hills and save your money!!!!
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.
I purchased the product from MarginMart (fulfilled by Amazon). The package arrived quickly, but the cable was in a plastic bag and it does not have the manufacture "Belkin" anywhere on the cable... I've sent an e-mail regarding the discrepancy to the seller, but they just replied saying "Please contact Amazon for return" which is major inconvenience to me. (At Newegg.com, they usually send the correct product right away without you returning the incorrect/DOA products.) The product itself was priced inexpensive and it does work; however, if you are expecting the exact product described("Belkin" USB 2.0 cable), you will be disappointed.
This case will keep my new Sansa e280 in excellent condition. Nice surprise is the magnetic flip top that works like a charm. Only drawback is the small opening for the on/off button. Too small an opening for big fingers. Overall, very satisfied.
The output quality is very high. Be sure you have USB 2.0 and not USB 1.1 on your PC.The included software bundle is a bit of a mish-mash and could be more cohesive/integrated.Also, my PC won't boot up properly if the device is attached to my USB port. Unplugging it lets me boot up just fine.I would buy this again.
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.
This television is fantastic!! The picture is sharp, it has plenty of input ports, and the price is not too expensive. Then, I added HD to my satellite provider, and it took a great picture and make it phenomenal! I would highly recommend this item to anyone looking for a HDTV.
Okay, I bought this camera back in June and I only played with it a couple times. In August I went to Austria and visited a couple of landmarks and by the end of the day is was buggy. We were down in some mines and I guess it got moist because it said Dew Damage. Luckly for me I have a Panasonic dealer who sent it in for repair and I just got it back and now it eats tapes, you have to pry open the mini dv tape holder, and the record but is sticky.
the Fujifilm 2 GB XD Flash Memory Card (Retail Package) fit perfectly into my camera and works great.. the memory arrived in the expected time frame and was a good deal.
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.
What can you say. Seagate drives still not impressing me much. Purchased this to replace a failed Maxtor drive and is working great.
I spent 15 years as an Announcer-Engineer at several radio stations in the 1940's and early 1950's so I remember growing up and listening and working in the &quot;Golden Age of Radio&quot;. I have collected over 50 Old Time Radio MP3 CD's. I had another MP3 CD Player that would only play Old Time MP3 CD's recored with about 70 half hour or 30 one hour radio programs only if recorded at 48Kbps/44,100Hz on a 650MB 74min disk and I have only about 10 of those and they were hard to find. It would not even recognize any other kind of MP3 OTR CD's recorded differently. I travel extensively in my motorhome and it is too dificult to use a computer to play the MP3's. You have to keep manually changing the title at the end of each half hour or hour program. The Memorex will play one after another without doing anything after touching the &quot;Play&quot; button when traveling a couple hundred miles before stopping for gas or a rest area. My Memorex has worked perfectly with all of my regular music CD's. I've shaken it, taped on it and bounced it and it has never missed a beat, the same goes for my MP3 OTR CD's. It has worked like a charm. I like it, it's the greatest.
OK, you want speakers for your iPod, don't you? Well, do you want to pay $300 bucks for APPLE brand speakers?? NO, of course not. I am telling your right now, buy these speakers. They were so cheaply priced, and such a steal for what they are. They DO sound good, you can take them up pretty loud, and yes they are perfect for the office, because that is where I have mine.My only recommendation is, if you are worried about using batteries, go to Radio Shack and pick up the right wall power adapter, and then you will not have to spend another penny on speakers after that. I love these speakers, I don't have a bad thing to say about them. I promise you will like them.
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 expected better from Maxell.These Earphones broke in less than one month.Most headphones break down after 4-5 months because I use them every day to listen to Audiobooks. Even cheaper no-name headphones I have had lasted longer than these which are supposed to be from a big name headphone manufacturer.Even when they worked, they would constanly fall off of my ears, which was very irritating.I have now repalced these with Maxell neck phones. These work much better, though they don't carry a loud enough volume and have no volume control. They are also thinner than the ear phones were so they are more comfortable when laying down and wearing them.So I am not against Maxell, just this particular design of headphones. So if you want smaller phones, go for their neckphones instead of their earphones. The price is about the same but the quality is much better.
The flip up mount leaves the ladder a little shaky, but once your weight is on it, the ladder stays in place and reamins firm. Very easy to attach and detach the ladder. All in all it serves its' purpose well.
Works well. I'd suggest it. I needed one after my old one that I've had for years ran out. FEEL ME!?
I thought that I would never be able to use my old Canon 300S. This product enable me to do so. I had buy a new battery of course because the old one would not hold a charge. Works good as new now.
These speakers have good highs and mid range. I replaced 2 cheap Pioneer speakers with these and I saw a lot of difference. These are way better.
I'm not sure what all the bad reviews are for this unit has lasted me for years and that's with an 11 year old playing it to death. I really do get tired of Sony haters filling up all the reviews with bad data.
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.
Read this reveiw by Andy Ihnatko at the Chicago Sun-Times:Yes, Microsoft's new Zune digital music player is just plain dreadful. I've spent a week setting this thing up and using it, and the overall experience is about as pleasant as having an airbag deploy in your face."Avoid," is my general message. The Zune is a square wheel, a product that's so absurd and so obviously immune to success that it evokes something akin to a sense of pity.The setup process stands among the very worst experiences I've ever had with digital music players. The installer app failed, and an hour into the ordeal, I found myself asking my office goldfish, "Has it really come to this? Am I really about to manually create and install a .dll file?"Only the Zune software can sync music, video and pictures onto the device; Zune is incompatible with Windows Media Player, the familiar hub of the Windows desktop media experience.The Zune app doesn't even have as many features as WMP. And why (for the love of God) doesn't it support podcasts? That's pure insanity.It's incompatible with Microsoft's own PlaysForSure standard, too.You'll have to buy all-new content from the new Zune Marketplace.Oh, and the Zune Marketplace doesn't even take real money, proving that on the Zune Planet there's no operation so simple that it can't be turned into a confusing ordeal. The Marketplace only accepts Zune Points, with an individual track typically costing the equivalent of the iTunes-standard 99 cents.Take the Zune's one unique and potentially ginchy feature: Wi-Fi. You see this printed on the box and you immediately think "Cool. So I can sync files from my desktop library without having to plug in a USB cable, right? Maybe even download new content directly to the device from the Internet?"Typical, selfish user: How does your convenience help make money for Universal? No wonder Doug despises you.No, the Zune's sole wireless feature is "squirting" -- I know, I know, it's Microsoft's term, not mine -- music and pictures to any other Zune device within direct Wi-Fi range. Even if the track is inherently free (like a podcast) the Zune wraps it in a DRM scheme that causes the track to self-destruct after three days or three plays, whichever comes first.After that, it's nothing more than a bookmark for purchasing the track in the Zune Marketplace. It amounts to nothing more than free advertising.The Zune is a complete, humiliating failure. Toshiba's Gigabeat player, for example, is far more versatile, it has none of the Zune's limitations, and Amazon sells the 30-gig model for 40 bucks less.Companies such as Toshiba and Sandisk (with its wonderful Nano-like Sansa e200 series) compete effectively with the iPod by asking themselves, "What are the things that users want and Apple refuses to provide?"Microsoft's colossal blunder was to knock the user out of that question and put the music industry in its place.Result: The Zune will be dead and gone within six months. Good riddance.Andy Ihnatko writes on technical and computer issues for the Sun-Times.
These binoculars are great. The lenses are UV protected and it really does eliminate glare. The value is exceptional, and the product is great. I go to a lot of Dodger games, and these binoculars are my new favorite thing to take to the ballpark!
I recently bought a Sony walkman radio to use on my daily walks. The headphones that came with it were O.K., but a bit uncomfortable. I swapped those headphones with Sony headphones that I use on my discman, but they didn't sound much different. Just for the heck of it, I tried headphones that several friends use but, again, didn't hear much difference among them. The thing that they all lacked was the bass frequency, which I happen to like whether it is real or exaggerated. It doesn't matter what kind of bass it is, as long as I can hear it. After reading many reviews about many different headphones, I realized that even though some the expensive ones were probably better, I didn't want to spend more on headphones than I did on the radio itself. After reading the reviews about these headphones and how great the bass was, I was dubious that a $14 pair could produce decent bass. I believe it now, and would highly recommend these to anyone who likes bass, the bass that I couldn't hear on the other headphones I tried. In fact, even though I'm not an audiophile, the total sound from these headphones is better than I heard from any of the other headphones. The bottom line is that you have to try these to believe how good they sound. The best $14 I've ever spent on any product.
I purchased this cover to protect my 60cs and it does exactly what I had hoped. The cover is elastic on the back and has a rubber-like material on the sides and top which enables you to get a good grip on your GPS. The front of the cover is made of plastic which extends the length of the view screen as well as the buttons.I do however, have some gripes about the cover. The plastic cover can make entering data with the rocker pad tedious because even though you are pressing the rocker one way, the plastic causes the rocker to respond another way. I would rather have seen a separate cover for the buttons that was a bit more pliable. Also, you have to take off the cover if you want to plug your GPS unit into your computer via the USB cable. An opening in the cover would have made this easier. Lastly, the cover does not work with the handlebar mount for the 60cs. I really wish that it would because it is on the handlebars of my bicycle that I need the most protection. Therefore, I also bought some plastic screen covers to attach to the front face of the GPS to prevent it from getting scratched. However, the plastic screen covers and this cover do not play well and I have found that the cover pulls the plastic screen covers off.The 60cs is a big investment. Despite the flaws in the cover design, it is definitely worth the extra cost of buying this cover. And pick up some plastic screen covers as well.
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.
This product is amazing. If you use it during the daytime, the map is daytime. If you use it at nighttime, it changes to night map. Very easy interface to use. My only concern is that it can get hot after one hour of use.
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!
Great cord for the money. It works like it should! Highly Recommended. I used it for transferring files between my computer and my external hard-drive without any problems. I love it.
This thing is a piece of junk. It comes with maps that are over a year old (same with the non-remanufactured). When i called, the CSR said that I needed to buy the new software and that it had new great features. I told them that i didn't want the new software, i just wanted new maps. They said this was impossible. Why would a new product come with old software??? What a piece of junk. Buy the 760. It's the same thing but with the new software preinstalled. Or be stupid, buy this, and then pay for the $99 software upgrade to the 760.Also, the factory never reset the GPS so it still had data from the old user. I had to reset it before it would even start working.As for the functionality, it does a pretty good job with the current old software if you know the address. On highways, the beep to make a turn or exit comes late (as u are passing the exit). However, it's pretty accurate on regular streets. Finding the name of a particular business in the POI screen usually can't find what i want unless it's a popular chain. When you turn on your car, it takes about a minute to boot up and another 2 or 3 minutes to locate itself. It's very easy to use, but i wish it came with the new software.
One of the Leaders, if not THE Leader in Home Electronics for listening pleasure !!! I've been aware of Marantz and their EXCELLENT "sound reproduction" since the 1960's when I enlisted in the U.S.A.F. ,,, and shortly thereafter like all my fellow G.I.'s who enjoyed music ,,, purchased my first stereo. -- My first purchase was not a [top-shelf] Marantz. Instead I had chosen a lesser quality manufacturer ,,, I always regretted my choice after I saw what some of my fellow G.I.'s had chosen ,,, the wise-guys had purchased MARANTZ !!! --- I'm not one to emulate others ,,, only learn from them ,,, So it was many years later when I became READY [after retirement] for my purchase of a MARANTZ !!! :-)The numerous Connectors on the back panel are most adequate !!! -- I was able to connect my many [sometimes unorthodox] input / output devices, i.e. Wireless Headset, Apple MacBook Pro laptop ,,, tape drive,,,etc.The Remote Control is awesome ,,, it can control all functions & features ,,, including power on/off and completely controls other Marantz equipment, i.e. CD Player.Note: Rather than have you the listener "play" with an infinite number of "mixing output" knobs ,,, YUCH! ,,, Marantz gives you many Pre-Sets for listening pleasure --- For example: I chose [by pressing the Surround Sound button] "Stereo / Speaker A / Analog" for most excellent sound reproduction [vinyl]. -- Other choices for listening output are "Cinema, Dolby, Neo, Auto,,, etc. etc."OH YES !!! --- ONE MORE HIGHLY APPRECIATED OBSERVATION !!! --- NO STATIC SHOCKS EVER, FROM THE CARPET OR WHATEVER !!! I REALLY LIKE NOT BEING SHOCKED AFTER YEARS OF COUNTLESS STATIC ELECTROCUTIONS, ha,ha
Tv is now in shop to fix a picture problem that appeared a few months after purchase. makes like an hour glass shape when showing picture. This was my first purchase, I also own a 40" tv that didn't work out of the box. Maybe its bad luck. Similar to the Sonys I had which kept breaking down, but I still think the color on Sony is superior despite a short life.
This is a decent little player, with good sound, bookmarking support, excellent FM reception, etc, but it does a couple of things that annoy me. I bought it to listen to lengthy podcasts and audiobooks while moving around, but I'm not sure I'm all that much better off than I was with my old 512MB RCA Emusic1.The Micro Photo is very ID3 centric, using the MP3 file's abritrarily defined tags to sort the files inside of the hierarchies by artist, album, and genre. I haven't found a way to also sort by directory structure, meaning that I have to explicitly create playlists containing everything but my podcasts when I want to listen to just music in shuffle mode. Not a huge problem, but it wouldn't be a problem at all if this were a simpler device.More importantly, it lacks any sort of grip for a pendant, band, etc, meaning that the only way to carry this thing short of, well, carrying it or dropping it into your pocket is to buy a clunky silicon wrap to put around the entire device. That's not a huge problem for me, as I'm a guy who always buys big pocketed-pants, but it'd be a big problem for my wife and anyone that wants to use this device while wearing gym clothes.Both of the above problems are also present in the iPod, but are absent in most bottom-rung flash devices that sort files by filename. If you're deciding between going low or going with a device like this, ask yourself:Would you rather have to put up with this device trying to organize your files into a tiny little 8GB library based on their metadata, or would you rather put up with a bottom-end device that doesn't have support for bookmarking/file resumption?
When I was shopping for an mp3 player, I wasn't looking for something really expensive, just something cheap and easy to use for when I worked out. It is extremely easy to upload and remove songs from - so easy I didn't even have to read the directions. No software to install. It doesn't hold an impressive amount of songs, around 50 to 55, depending on the length of the songs. I personally did not like the earbuds because they weren't padded and were uncomfortably large for my ears. I would recommend this mp3 player to the person just looking for something cheap and easy to use, but don't expect it to last you a long time - it only took a mere 5 months for mine to die on me, and I took good care of it.
Very nice sleeve that fits my Macbook pro (15") laptop like a glove. Others have written about the smell, but there was no more odor than any other neoprene product. It dissipated within a week. Overall, this is a great sleeve.
I like this because it is very light weight. My computer is 15" and I find that the 17" noteback case works great.
product just arrived!Whats inside the package: Installation mini-cd, Bluetooth USB AdapterWas very simple to install on my WinXP machine. Package indicates it supports WinVista will try that out later on my nephew's pc. Ran the program that was installed and turned my phone's bluetooth on "find me" mode. In the progam simply clicked "My Bluetooth" and 'Bluetooth Device Discovery', it found my phone within 5 seconds. Paired the program with my device and it asked my permission on my phone. Gave it permission and it asked me for a code, I input a code that I just made up and then the program asked for the same code. This code helps prevent others from interfacing with the program when I have it on. Once it accepted the code I merely clicked on "Bluetooth file transfer service", the program then opened an windows explorer type folder listing all the folders I have on my phone. I was then able copy and paste stuff (images, ringtones, music) directly into that folder and it was then on my phone.It really couldnt have been simpler. I literally was able to get rintones from my computer to my phone using this product within 5 minutes from opening the package.In closing, great product, great price, would recommend to anyone looking for a Bluetooth USB Adapter to transfer stuff from their pc to their phone. It also works with Bluetooth 2.0 devices so I can listen to music on my pc with my bluetooth headset with ease.This item does in fact work on Windows Vista without any problems what so ever.
Battery works great (1 week old). Perfect replacement and good price. Ordered on Friday and received on Monday. Incredibly fast. Excellent service.
First power supply died within a few hours ... second one was no better, except the failure mode was a bit more exciting. I connected a small peltier diode-based cooler/heater (meant to use in a car) and set voltage to ~13.6v and current to 2A. The power supply, just like the last one, got extremely hot. About an hour later, the supply showed an output voltage of 35V (well over published maximum voltage output), which I was able to confirm with a meter. I removed the load and attempted to adjust the voltage back down, but voltage regulation once again was shot -- stuck at 35v. I heard a high-pitched tone followed by the unmistakable sound of a capacitor venting shortly thereafter.I quick look inside the unit showed a char-grilled circuit board under the 4 diodes (diode-rectifier bridge) and a vented 25V 330uF capacitor. I didn't bother troubleshooting further.These power supplies probably work fine for occasional light use. If you're tinkering around in the lab and need 3-5v at &lt; 500ma, this unit might do the trick. If you want to "push the envelope" up to 30-50 watts of output power, again .. well within the unit's "published specifications" .. expect the loss of voltage and/or current regulation ... and expect a spectacular failure of whatever it happens to be powering.
I order 2 units. One unit shipped to me had a broken case. For some reason, these did not record accurately, though I'd had no problem with Maxells in the past. In one case, a three hour program only recorded two hours and eleven minutes. In another case, an hour program only had forty minutes recorded. I ran to the store and bought another brand of DVD-RW and have had no problem with them. I returned these Maxells for a refund.
Comfortable to wear and they sound pretty decent. Nothing amazing, but then again they only cost a couple bucks. Definitely worth the money.
The headphones are easy to use. Reception is clear--conversations are easy to understand. Price is very reasonable.
I bought this to replace my Netgear WGR614 and what a difference! Previously I would get 2-3 VPN drops a day with the Netgear router from a laptop just a few feet away. Just swapping that router for the DLink DIR-655, I have maintained a continuous connection for over 3 days. I'm also getting better range on all devices - at least Good reception for all devices throughout my house. I'm using VOIP now, and there are very few stutters / warble using this router, possibly due to the QoS features. I'm using the DLink entirely in wireless mode, and it manages 6 wireless devices of various types (laptops, iPods, game adapter, desktops) well with no dropouts.The only slight installation issue I had was not a problem with the router but with one of my legacy devices, a Netgear WGE111 game adapter connected to my Xbox. The WGE111 doesn't support WPA-2, so I had to set the DLink router to WPA-Personal, WPA Mode:WPA Only, Cipher Type: TKIP. Those were the only changes I needed to make to the default setup of the DLink router.My router was H/W Ver.:B1 F/W Ver.:2.00NA A Fry's salesperson told me that there were some dropout issues with some of the older firmware versions.
If I could rate this product higher, I would! It's a great item, hangs on the side of the frig, easy to use, makes my life so much easier! Only wish they had invented it 40 years ago. Better late than never ......
Even though this was a MS product and I am a Mac person, I took the plunge. I have to say that I like these much better than my previous Logitechs. the over-the-ear fit is great. There's even an inline remote and the volume up/down buttons and microphone mute button even work! I just plugged it into my keyboard USB and iChat was happy and the volume/mute buttons worked. To be sure, the volume up/down buttons are for the output and they actually change the OS volume, so it will be changed wether you're listening through the headphones or through other speakers. And the mute button is for the microphone and it only mutes the headset microphone, not the internal microphone or anything else.The sound is really nice too, but that probably has a lot to do with the background noise that is removed by the nice fit of the ear pieces.Note: The 'other' button on the remote isn't currently doing anything. I'm not actually sure what it's supposed to do.
At first this machine was fine, despite not having features found on better known name brands..But after a few months, I started getting error messages for recordable DVDS that were types that had previously been accepted and listed as compatible.Now, it won't accept any blank, recordable DVDs.Getting service was an even bigger problem. I could never get an answer on their phone lines and no response at all to e-mails I sent.
Ordered the Belkin XM adapter...received a Phillips version...realize they are universal...but had picked the Belkin based on reviews and previous experience...the Phillips is quite 'tinny.'
The battery does't last more than 1 month before it is worthless. Ion will not support this product. After the battery went the IPOD dock began to fail. At about 6 months in this product is worthless. Funny - it looks like it is well built but this product is garbage!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this router to replace my Belkin-G router. Just wanted something faster. The reviews were great all over the net. The features sound fantastic but none of that matters if you can't get the darn thing to work. I am not a techie. I want to plug and go. I can follow the installation instructions given by most install wizards. If I have to go to the manual to install, that's a red flag for me. I could not get this router to recognize my SBC dsl connection for anything. My belkin ( and previously netgear) routers recognize my SBC internet just fine. No fuss or muss. I am sure with tweaking and futzing this thing would have worked. Tech support wanted me to turn off firewall, check DNS IP and download updates. Way too much involvement for me. I'll go look for a netgear or belkin N-router.
This a very large case and accomodates my HP laptop inside a sleeve perfectly. Has pockets on the outside as well as inside for accessories and cellphone.
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.
Thank you so much my 6 yr old loves to play his much and he likes to be able to carry it aroung and its a perfect size, Thanks
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.
Fits my Canon Powershot G2 and Tiffen MegaPlus 43mm Wide and Tele Angle adapter lenses well.-- Update on 4/26/2011 --Also fits my new Panasonic LX5.
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.
I liked the printer until it quit after a year and two months it shut off and it wouldn't come back on. I called hp and they told me to get it fixed, but when I called to get it fixed I was told that it was considered disposable and it would cost more to fix it than it was worth. I called hp 5 more times just to be told that there was nothing they would do to help me since my warranty was up, even though it was only up by two months. I now own a three hundred dollar plastic paper weight.
Just what I was looking for, I already had a big camera, I wanted some camera to fit in a pocket. It was what I needed. Takes great photos and I can take with me all the time. The battery lasts a long time, rather slow to recharge.
Build quality on this guy is top notch. I really like the heavier, more solid feel of it being metal.Speeds are quicker than what I was accustomed to using other drives @ work.Wish it came with a lanyard, but I had one to use anyway.Bought it from T@rget for twenty-nine dollars and nintey-five cents.
I wrote an initial review that praised these headpohones, but after a recent breakdown, I had to readjust my rating from 4 to 1 star. Below is my initial review followed by the update:I can't really say whether these reviews are accurate or not because I've only had my pair for 9 days (they were a Valentine's Day gift). I can say this much: so far, so good.The Cons:Like others have stated already, the sound is good, but not great and they don't get very loud (the bass is virtually nonexistant too). The coord is long, but it's also incredibly flimsy for a set that's supposed to be high quality.The Pros:I gave these a 4 star rating simply because, so far, they're durable, they're affordable, and (despite what I've read) quite comfortable -- in my opinion. I've spent hours and hours spinning records with these on and I haven't had any discomfort (I should mention that I have small ears). Despite the heavy mileage I've already put on them, again, I may not be the best judge because I've only had them for 9 days. The package also contains a few cool skullcandy stickers, an adapter for stereos/mixers and the like, a nice looking travel bag that has room for more than just the headphones, and a pair of black ear cushions if you don't like the camo.My personal opinion as a DJ:While these aren't the worst headphones out there, you should probably go for something better if you have the cash. I swear by the Senheisser brand, but those and other high end brands can get a little expensive depending on the quality level you want. I think Skullcandy spent more time on the cosmetic aspect instead of focusing on performance, but I'd easily recommend these to beginners or those that want a more affordable, above average set of headphones.We'll see if I can say that they're durable 6 months from now though. I'll update this review if they turn out to be crappy, but so far they aren't.Update: March 12, 2007 Like most of these reviews have stated, these things don't last. I went to turn my set on and they just gave out on me -- I haven't had them for more than a month (it'll be a month on the 14th). I haven't dropped them or yanked the cord or anything of that nature, yet my headphones have failed on me. For that very reason, I reduce my rating from 4 to 1 star. These things are terrible.
Purchased as a gift. Recipient says the range you can use it with is incredible. Poor friend must be almost on top of the radio to use her's. This unit was able to broadcast the signal from inside our home, to a moving car two houses down the block! I would recommend it. Plus the price was better than any other for sale.
I have noticed that Staples.com seems to have immediate access to these. I have not called to confirm, but the website says ~1 day delivery.
I grew up with a big base scanner. This one is one eighth the size and picks up so much more. I programmed in over 50 local frequencies from the Internet and the scan features flies through them, so you don't miss much. The manual may seem a little intimidating but once you know the basics, the scanner will be easy to operate.Some of the transmissions cut off and on periodically but I live out in the boonies, so that may have something to do with it. I live in an area that is susceptible to brush fires and floods, so this will come in handy. Quick delivery too, by the way. Thank you, Amazon.
For the price you really can't beat this. Works great but the overall feel of the product is cheap. However, it serves its purpose and it was under $10.
I wanted to use the Polk Audio shelf speakers in my living room, so I bought these to replace them. With Polk, volume at 20 was loud, with these, 30 is not loud at all.
We absolutely love this camera!!!!! It's easy to use and a takes fantastic pictures. Would buy again and would highly reccomend to anyone.
This filter is good, but a little bit heavy. If you willing to spend a little bit more money on the filter, and willing to have a lighter one. Then don't pick this filter. However, it built with metal, so you can feel the quality. Weight seems like the only problem I have. With this price, I think it's worth it.
Had trouble getting it to work, initially my whole computer froze. My recommendation: First, get ALL the patches from Microsoft that are available and in any way relevant to audio/ video/ security/ performance. Consider updating the BIOS. TUrn off background processes such as virus check etc. Could not get my integrated soundcard to work, deactivated it in bios and put in a thirtysome dollar soundblaster card. that helped.Initially I also experienced the sound synchronization problem experienced by others, but changing the settings of the sound card (advanced audio settings, hardware accelleration) to standard I was able to capture 20min videos without problems.I have a AthlonXP1800 w/ 512MB RAM and two 80GB 7200RPM harddrives, not too shabby, but to it still takes about an hour to "create" the raw file for video output.I was able to create both an analog VHS video tape as well as a digital VCD (using my old 16x CD-R burner). My DVD player chocked a little, but was able to play it after a few attempts.Software is easy to use, at the end of the first day I had assembled my first "MTV style" video (about 20 clips taken from various videos mapped to a soundfile that one can rip from CD).Bug here - had to frequently re-rip the soundfile when changes to video size were made (takes about 2 min).Very few crashes - overall once it was running it was not bad at all. Love the results, my friends were deeply impressed, too.
These speakers left a bad taste in my mouth. I was on the computer looking for new speakers just today. Not to replace these mind you. To replace the outdated speakers I already had. The reviewed sony's are fantastic! I am amazed by the range these tiny speakers have. They really make the rest of my speakers sound like crap. I have an old set of Technics which I thought were great. But, I can now hear the distortion in the older Technics with none in these. I just bought a Yamaha rx-v373 receiver, (also reviewed on Amazon) which pushes 100 watts per channel, and a THD of .09%. Not the best, but certainly not bad either. These speakers handle the wattage perfectly and without breaking a sweat. They spew a very full sound. This is incredible to me, because, they are only about 10" tall! The construction of these little powerhouses is unbelievable. They're heavy and solid. Seems to me like they could have priced these at least 2-3 times higher, and you wouldn't flinch.
First, let me say I'm not to terribly particular about audio/video stuff but there was one of these TVs in the office as a computer monitor and I'd seen them in the local stores and they looked awesome. It's a fantastic value; the picture is outstanding for TV or DVDs. If you live in or near a major city you don't need cable or anything like that to get the same picture you see in the stores for your local channels.Get theIndoor Amplified TV Antennawith this TV and you'll be able to get local channels broadcast in HD just fine. They look awesome on this TV! If you have more than one TV on the same channel, one with an HD antenna and one without, they will be receiving two different signals so you'll want to make sure multiple TVs if you have them, are all on HD or not. If you don't, you'll get an echo.The sounds is really good, the remote is top-notch, the picture is great, the TV looks slick and it is a great size for just about any room.
I've had this player in my hands just over a week now and I am totally happy with everythig about it. Well, almost everything. First the good. I found the sound, picture and video quality fantastic. Setup was a snap. I followed others advice and let the thing charge a full 5 hours before transferring just under 6000 songs to the player. This took another 3 or 4 hours. The wait was well worth it. All the album art was all there. I've read some people have had trouble in this area. I'd just suggest using Windows Media Player and make sure your library is cool there first and then it will come out cool on your Zen Vision. Scrolling through the menus was really simple and after a short time I felt like a pro. Another thimg some people had a little trouble getting used to.(they must have previously owned iPods) Finding one song to play or playing an entire album from start to finish is all real easy. Another feature I love is the favorite button. This button you can assign to do a specific thing when pressed. I have mine set to play all tracks randomly. So I can be in the middle of watching a video or anything else and press this button and I straight to music. Very cool feature. Now the bad. The "play all tracks randomly" dosn't really mix them up real well. It could be my imagination but I swear I hear some tracks more than others. I can live with that. If you are looking for an FM transmitter dock style for your car forget it. I don't think you can even get a case for the 60GB yet. I'm sure all that will change by the time I post this.(at least I hope so)
Amazon is great and so is the TV easy set up and a great picture.
My husband said this is probably the best gift I've ever given him.We find it very helpful,& for the most part easy to use.We also like the fact that it's a portable unit & even loaned it to our son while he was in town visiting to help him navigate around the Bay Area.Now my husband never has to "stop & ask for directions!" (of course being a man that's against the rules.)
OK. I've been using this iDP-100 for just a few days. I've used 3 MP3-CDP's (my first one is Genica, remember that ?) since its first days in the market and I came to realize that I need a more compact one during my working out, lazy time in my office etc. It's a real pain in the neck to carry a huge CD player around.However, all the flash memory based players were virtually not my cup of tea because I prefer to carry big library of music. (Even 196 Mb is not enough). Eventually I narrowed down my choices to hard disc based players like iPod (PC version, I only have windows), Archos or Rio Riot or 8cm MP3 CD player from Philips (right ?) or this one using DataPlay media. iPod PC version is however, still too expensive and other two guys are as heavy and cumbersome as CD players. As for 8 cm CD player, I wanted to stay away from it since it should also have relatively short battery life just like the other CD players (a few hours or so).So iDP was my only choice left. The device is still not satisfactory small, almost the size of a 8 cm CD player, but not bad to carry around with the beltclip provided. The worst thing with this IDP might be 'NON-REWRITABLE DISC' and relatively expensive price of media as compared to blank CDs these days.However, when I found myself paying special attention on the choice of music uploaded to IDP (of course I should be more considerate than writing on $$$ blank CD.), and you know what ? it was funnier than burning tons of mp3 CDs !! Reminding me of all those good old years when I try to copy the tunes from vinyl records to cassette tapes. Of course I am pretty sure that the price of this dataplay media ($$$ per piece) will go down if the market embraces this new format.For all the other things, like the conversion of mp3 files to iDP specific files (.ckmp3) and compatibility problem with other computers (once mp3 files transformed into iDP specific files, they cannot be played in PCs without dataplay's Futureplay software), I do not really care about them. I have alreay have the files as PC-compatible mp3 files in my PC ! Also since I do not want to use iDP as a portable storage device (because it's not rewritable, I don't want to waste my $$$/500 Mb space for just a vehicle only), the file transfer problem from iDP to PC, the other reviewer mentioned, was not a big deal for me either.OK, the sound quality is better than other mp3 players around (maybe it's from the good earphone they provided ?), the battery life is far longer than the mp3 CD players (because the motor is small ?), the small size and with the price I paid for the player (the price shown here is quite expensive, but I think you can find it cheaper somewhere you know ^^) I would not hesitate to give it 5 stars.
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 purchased the salad shooter primarily to shred lettuce. The lettuce becomes mushy even when fresh lettuce is used. I have returned to shredding the lettuce with my hands and a knife. I also found that it did not work well for celery as it clogs up and does not always give nice slices.
Over Christmas I drove cross country and this device worked the entire way with the same station the whole way to and around L.A. (the default station). As long as your ipod is in a secure spot that doesn't move around a lot, I found the reception and sound quality to be great. There were a few times when I did have to move the ipod around a little and then the reception would work well.
First of all, the package came a day earlier than expected--always a good thing. I have been printing non-stop and got 164 photos from ONE cartridge. Since the pack is over $25 you get free shipping, so that averages to 12c a print. Very competitive price. I've had my printer since 2006 and use it a lot. It's quite a workhorse. I am very happy to buy ink in a two-pack.I only gave the paper 3 stars because I fully expect to get the same number of photos out of the 2nd cartridge, which means I will need 58 more sheets. Nice problem to have! The Picturemate Deluxe works well with other brands of paper so it's easy enough to pick up extra on sale.Happy printing!
Gives me the range I need to keep my eSATA drive on the floor. I plugged it in when I first bought it and have had no trouble at all.
I expected to be surprised with this product, but I turned out not. Its performances are the same as my previous modem.
I bought this radio for the remote and the MP3 capability. I was looking forward to using it to shuffle MP3 CDs. However, I was quickly disapointed as it skips the ends of the MP3s when in shuffle mode and playing MP3s. After several hours (over several months) on the phone, talking to multiple representatives, shipping three different units back and forth I finally got a refund. The time and effort spent to get my money back was even worse than the poor system. It took almost 4 months to get my money back and on multiple occasions the representatives did not return my calls. I tried the direct MP3 record once and that did not work either. Like some of the other reviews, if I could I'd give it a 0.
This is a great product. We use it to label massive amounts of fiber optic jumpers, and it would be unthinkable to be without the Brady system.
A couple of years ago I purchased the original G5 mouse. It was a great mouse for gaming and general use, but it has two issues:First, the mouse wheel has a problem where, at a particular location, rolling it from one detent to the next does not send the appropriate signal. This has an effect when playing games, such as when using the mouse wheel to change weapons. As this issue was not noted in any reviews, I assume it is a slight defect in my particular mouse.Second, it only has one thumb button on the left side. Since I use these buttons for navigation forward and back in my web browser, and for various purposes in games, it represents a lack of significant functionality. It's a glaring omission that didn't make any sense.Although I liked the feel and accuracy of the mouse, I eventually switched back to my MX500 on my main computer, and relegated the G5 to my laptop.When I was researching which new mouse and mouse pad to get, I saw that Logitech had introduced this new revision of the G5 that now has the second thumb button. I considered purchasing the G9, or the Microsoft Sidewinder, but I decided to go with the classic design that I was already used to in both the MX500 and the first G5 and I'm glad I did.This mouse doesn't have the issue with the mouse wheel and the return of the second mouse button makes it nearly the perfect mouse. I have added some additional weight to the mouse using the adjustable weight feature. I may take some out to see if I prefer it lighter but for now it feels very good. The combination of this mouse with theRazer Exactmat with Exactrest Gaming Mouse Pad & Wrist Rest--Black(reviewed separately) is excellent for both gaming and general use. Some reviewers have noted that they don't like the texture on the top and/or sides but it feels perfectly comfortable to me.In summary, Logitech took one of the best mice ever made and corrected the one major problem it had.
This is my second play and charge kit, I gave away my white/gray one with my old Xbox and bought this one with my new one. The cable is 9' long, which is a great length, most people will be able to play and charge at the same time, if necessary, and any USB extension cable will work with it for added length. I have just bought this one so I cannot speak of it's longevity, but with my white/gray kit the batteries only really worked for about 6 months or so, after that they drained like crazy.. to the point where they were dead within 30 minutes without the charger. For ME, I don't mind playing with it plugged in so it's really not a big deal and, depending on how much you play, this method would still be cheaper than replacing batteries for 6 months.
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.
This was a piece of crap. I used it once where the air flow was so weak I figured I'd have better luck drying my hair if my friend blew on it. The 2nd time I attempted to use it, it sparked and died. I left it in a trash can in Paris.DO NOT BUY!!!!
I wanted to replace my old 8-port switch, where I had my motorola cable modem, my server and my Linksys Wireless Router. Worked great as soon as I hooked up.Smaller than the switch I had, and design and color match my WRT54G.Wanted this model, and Amazon got the best price. Can't complain.
First off, my history. I've gone through so many mice, I can't even list them all. My most memorable mice, however, were, a run-of-the-mill Microsoft optical mouse, the Logitech MX510, and then this mouse. Needless to say, the Microsoft optical was horrible. My wrists, after gaming and everyday use, hurt a lot. I decided to upgrade. The MX510 was a dream. It fit my hand perfectly, and I love the feel. Then, a few months, I decided that the MX510 was getting old. Looking around at Razor, the new Microsoft gaming mice, and others, I finally came to the conclusion that this mouse was it. And it is. Why? Simply because it just does it's job, with style.Let me go into things a little bit deeper. To being with, the grip is great. Yes, it's only for right handed people, but I know Logitech makes ambidextrous mice, so no complaining there. This mouse fits my hand perfectly, and, though I have rather large hands, my fingers fit over the mice comfortable.The "feet" are smooth and they glide almost effortlessly over my Razor gaming mouse pad. You can move the mouse almost with your mind (almost).The weight of this mouse is to your liking, and I like it heavy. The personizable weight is a great option and I'm Logitech included it with this mouse.The scroll wheel is smooth, and though it now squeaks every time I scroll up and down, that's definitely a very minor thing in this otherwise great mouse.Lastly, the dpi censor. Having a changeable dpi is awesome, but sometimes it's annoying. I would just find myself sometimes clicking the dpi setting by mistake. My only quibble is that, in Vista, the drivers didn't work out so well with me and every time I changed the dpi the mouse would become super-slow. Again, most likely my mistake, and doesn't really degrade how great of a mouse this is.Overall, I completely and totally recommend this product to anyone who wants a high-quality, top-of-the-line, and pretty much perfect mouse. You won't regret it.
I purchased this Pioneer tweeter to replace an blown tweeter in my Roland Amp, works perfect & if needed I will purchase another one.Item was shipped & packaged well. I would recommend purchases with this seller!
This trackball is a big disappointment in many ways, largely because the ball and the left-click button functions work poorly and are very imprecise. Overall the layout of the buttons are not conducive to real comfortable use if you use it heavily/all day. This product is definitely not worth the ~$50 fee for it.
The Title says it all.The Garmin C340 is fine. What was sub par was how long it took the order fullfillment process to work. It appears that Amazon Super Saver orders have a hidden cost and they really want you to pay extra for what most online businesses consider processing invervals.Unless Amazon is significantly cheaper, will purchase from other online venders.
I've been using an Explorer 1 to carry a Nikon D40x+lens, two extra lenses, and a flash. Everything "kind of" fits, but the bag's overstuffed, so the camera sticks up above the zipper. The bag closes, but bulges, with the LCD pressed against the top flap. A Nikon D90 is just a teeny bit taller & wider, so it sticks up even more... too much more for my peace of mind.The Explorer 2 is just a little bigger in all dimensions than the Explorer 1... big enough to comfortably hold all the same equipment for the D90, and the camera does not protrude. The "2" also comes with a pair of horizontal dividers to let you stack things on top of each other, on either side of the camera. Getting to a lower lens might be a little challenging, and my gear doesn't need these; but they could be useful for some people.The Explorer 2 is only $5 more than the Explorer 1, and I wish I'd gotten it in the first place, only because it's roomier. The construction and extra pockets are the same for both bags: excellent workmanship, good protection, and places for lots of little things.
Great TV, 16:9, auto-calibration works great. It takes you 90% there, still needs to manually correct the corners.For some previous reviews that discuss a lady become fat and short, that's unavoiable when stretching a 4:3 input signal to 16:9 output format. You can purchase a high-end LCD or Plasma TV and that lady still look fat & short.One note, try not to use this TV with the 4:3 mode. Similar to other rear projection TV, LCD, plasma TV, the 2 sides of the screen may generate color/contrast/brightness mismatch when being used in that mode for an extended period of time.
Nice product, well worth the $100. I paid.I think the tri pod will be my next purchase because these glasses are powerfull and very hard to keep still, but I knew that going in.
Best product for the money. I recomended it to 3 of my friend that had a terrible camera. You will tooo!
When I selected the Kidizoom Camera automatically it suggested me that I could by this memory extention. The camera doesn't have available a memory change so I could not use it. It's another model of the camera that allows the change.
Long battery life, sound quality, menu system, durability, and a cheap unit for the gym. No problems here, but get better ear-phones.
It reads well, writes well and it's quiet. I've had some other brands that sound like they're going to spin up and take off through the roof. This is a quality drive.Thanks for the great deal and speedy delivery!
This really is a good device. Yes it is old technology but the old are sometimes the goodie! And this device really is nice. It's portable fits right in your pocket and is very easy to syncronize with your computer. The only 2 drawbacks I have found is 1) battery does not last long needs to be recharged frequently and 2) doesn't enable you to store information on sd card. SD cart slot seems to only be good to load the games from a preloaded card. Another words you can't take an address in your address book and store it on the SD card.I tried to with a blank SD card and it does not enable you to do so. Other than that it is a great portable device to store things on and transfer data to your computer. The software it comes with to do so is great. Buy it! It's old tech but it works!!
I have a few bags for my camera equipment. But recently I bought the Elinchrom quadra A head to-go set with a ringflash (and battery). This bag was the perfect size, offers great protection and very well made.
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 like my armbad very much BUT i am afraid that the ipod comes out for the top so i would like a kind of velcro in the top so it is perfectly safe.its resistant and looks very nice.
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.
This is an excellent camera. My battery door lock broke, but Kodak had it repaired and returned to me within one week of my having sent the camera in for repair. Excellent service.Fast focus, fast write time, fast turn-on time, excellent dusk performance, reasonable flash, strong performance in daylight and indoor when color-balance is set properly. Some purple fringing outdoors in intense light, particularly off of white objects. Most simplistic camera I could find with the ability to do advanced options, I'd buy it for my Mom as a first digital camera. I would give this camera 4.9 stars if possible.My less tech savvy wife is comfortable with this camera. Easy to point and shoot, enough advanced options for amateur photographers. I was comfortable moving to this from my film SLR.Excellent battery life. Buy a spare battery, the kit comes with an external charger. Prints from Kodak online are excellent, and include many options for sizes. I cannot emphasize how great their support is. If you do not buy this Kodak, buy a different model. Support the company, not many like them anymore.
I love the functionality of this remote. It has some great "activity" programming -- it turns my AV components on and sets the components to the correct inputs/settings. Pretty much everything worked the first time by just following the software's set-up wizard.In addition, I was able to customize the button functionality, as well as having the Harmony "learn" some commands from my old remotes that were not in the Harmony database (I have some rather obscure AV components).Compared to previous universal remote (a Sony), setting this one up was a piece of cake.To nit pick a bit, the software crashed once, the remote had some trouble learning commands from one of my old remotes (but it did finally work), the setup software is a bit unintuitive at times, and the hardware could be a designed a bit better (I think the Tivo remote is still the best feeling remote in your hand).Overall, I highly recommend this remote for getting rid of remote clutter.(Note: My remote is the Harmony 520 which looks very similar to the 550 -- the 550 has two extra buttons just above the numeric keypad. I'm assuming that the 550 is an upgrade of the 520.)
I'm not a "serious" photographer, but I take a lot of pictures for online auctions and needed something to steady the camera for closeup shots. With some advice from my husband (who IS a serious photographer) I picked out this tripod and I love it. It's easy to use, even for me, and holds my Canon A520IS perfectly steady. The extender is easy to put on and take off, and the ball head allows for moving the camera to different positions.I highly recommend this tripod, at least for smaller digital cameras. I haven't tried it with a DSLR, but don't really think it would work that well with such a heavy camera.
The advertisement for this detector was that it could filter out traffic Radar. This damn thing goes off my entire drive to work!I have learned to somewhat ignore it, but one day I am going to ignore it and it's going to cost me!
For me, the special fonts support is the best feature of this player. In fact, this is the only MP3 player that you can purchase in North America to display 37 fonts, including Chinese characters. I am originally from Hong Kong and I have 10 GB collection of Chinese MP3 songs with Chinese titles and artists and this player will show them all. It will also show the other 36 languages as well.A word of caution regarding the playback of recordable CD: use the slowest speed (1x or 2x) to record the CD. At higher speed, the player will start to skip and play at the middle of a song.
I bought this class 6 SDHC to speed up my Cannon PowerShot 570 IS's recovery time. Recovery time after each shot is less than half of what it was with a standard 2GB SD card. Great card; I yet to have any problems with a Kingston memory card.
This stand has saved my spine! I was getting very sore from leaning forward and tilting my head down to see my laptop, which I use pretty much every hour that I am at work. I have a 17" MacBook Pro and I could not be more pleased with how easy to use the stand is, how good it looks, and most of all, how it makes me feel at the end of the day. My sore shoulders are gone! One thing I was unsure of before purchasing was how much of a difference it would make for typing. I'm happy to report I really like it. No problems with the work I have to do all day.
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.
These speakers are simply great. I can get them so loud that I can feel the bass pumping my heart for me, but they still do a great job at lower levels. With a good soundcard, you can watch DVD's in 5.1 surround sound without any hassles.And at this price, this makes them the best deal you'll ever find on PC surround sound systems.
The HD650 is a superb headphone. Unfortunately,someone complain about quality of sound.However, I guess that those people do not know about "break-in"(or "burn-in") period.Almost all the headphones do not sound as good as a well used pair when you are listening to music with a headphone for the first time after you bought.In a word, headphones must be "electrically" adapted by playing music for total of hours in order to sound to the intended best state.Break-in period needed for producing the best sound depnds on a headphone.I guess HD650 needs break-in period of over 100 hours.What you need to do for that is to just listene to music you like.After that period, you will be suprised by remarkable quality of sound produced by HD650! If you use a good CD player and a headphone amp, the sound quality would be more impressive!Anyway, enjoy outstanding HD650!!
When running on Windows 98 and having dedicated hard drives for win,audio and cakewalk this card runs great cant beat it for the price.
It is a compact printer that will produce very good quality 4" X 6" prints in less than one minute. It is light weight and small enough to transport to a given location (Christmas party, family reunion or other location) and present the subjects with their own prints to go on the spot. They are better than Polaroid prints. The prints are not professional quality but are close to it.
It's an amazing device. All the good things you hear about it are real. I'm very happy with my new toy.
After I bought a 50ft ethernet cord and discovered that the ethernet port on my old desktop was blown out, I searched and discovered this adapter. The adapter works very well and is perfect if you don't have an ethernet port or if it blew out. Even more impressive, I ordered it yesterday with just the standard 3-day shipping, and it came in this morning. Amazon has excellent service and fast shipping.
Very easy to install - just plug in and XP recognized all the slots.Transfering file is easy too. I use XP scanner and camera wizard to transfer file. It made it easy and no pain.The only reason I gave it a 4 star is because I unplug the driver after every use. If I keep the driver connected, it slows down my PC. It is the only trade off. Since I don't use the reader everyday, I unplugged it after every use which helps to keep my system to be on top performance.
The screen arrived and the first thing I noticed was how well everything was packed. Then I took everything out of the box and thought everything looked good and instructions were straight forward. Putting it together was easy enough though installing the clips to stretch the screen was a bit of a pain at times but all in all everything went together well and once completed this screen is HUGE. Once mounted I was giggling like a school girl. Once the projector was going I saw an immediate improvement over my white wall, (which was being used for a few days.) I'm quite happy with this screen. The cost was a bit high but in the end worth every penny. The only thing that tops a 120" screen is a bigger screen. :)I know there are better screens out there but at fivehundredplus dollars this is a fine choice.
Damn, This thing is loud! I can't get past 60% without it hurting my ears! Sometimes it's so loud the drums pounding in a song cause me to involuntarily blink my eyes! More then enough gain, extremely loud, never distorted unless you go super crazy and put it to like 100% it has been dropped atleast 5 times from my shelf, never broke, that's the quality of this well built American product. It does an excellent job of powering my Koss DJ100, and still is extremely loud when 5 headphones are plugged in. Hitting 98dB on my Koss Headphones with these
Was X-mas gift 1 year ago, hardly used but already broken. Only used by adults in a spare room, never traveled with. I was concerned about reviews on a different site, but chanced it anyway... BIG MISTAKE! DVD function used less than 6 times, totally won't function at all now. Won't have TV picture after 2009 because not digital, so just an expensive piece of junk.
I just wasted $100 on a pair of these, because I loved the Soundsticks so much. These are junk; maybe fine for AM talk radio and MIDI; they actually suck the life out of music. (Even Stevie Wonder becomes flat and unfunky!) I will throw them away, and my wife and I will continue to fight over her regulation i-pod headphones, until I can pick up a set of those.
The diffuser is extremely easy to use and quick to set up. A must have product.
I'd recommend this headset to anyone, great sound,comfortable in my opinion. Also lifetime warranty no one can beat that. Only downside is the microphone, very poor quality, I'd recommend getting a zalman mic to go along with it or some kind of mic attachment.
I took a chance and bought this even though I saw the bad reviews. I thought to myself "it's only a dollar, if it dies in a month or two like the reviews say, I will just get something else because this does have some good reviews...." This completely ruined my Ipod Classic 80 gig. My Ipod was 1 month old, I had to return it and get a refurbished one because of this!!It shipped to me real quick so I was happy, then i took it out of the packaging and right away charged my Ipod to a full battery relatively quickly, still happy. Then I went to listen to my Ipod.... Every single song was complete static! I restored it to factory settings and reloaded with the same problem. I took it back to apple who restored it again and put their music on it and they got the same results!I have never written a review before, but I felt the need to warn anybody who is on the fence about buying this.
Haven't used this yet, but will take with us on our next trip. it should fill the bill which is why it was purchased.
Really like this roller ball mouse. Item as described, very easy to get used to, and would recommend it to anyone thinking a roller ball mouse. Especially like the flywheel. Previously had a roller ball mouse without the flywheel and it was a pain to move around the screen and from page to page. This one works like a charm. Have the corded Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical Mouse.P. Trueax
I bought this product to switch between two PC's. Since both use USB. Did not work well, a few times I had to unplug it and get manually plug up one of the computers just to save my work. I am now using a linksys KVM and so far so good.
Excellent product. Amplified speaker overpowers road noise, tire hum, wind noise, and the stereo in my convertible 2004 Jeep Wrangler. I highly recommend this for anyone with an Escort SR7/ZR3 detector/jammer. Speaker is small enough for hidden mount.
Great mouse, great look. Takes some getting used to if you are accustomed to using the scrolling wheel, but once you get used to it, its cool.
The size and weight of an iPod is impressive, as is the audio and video quality (especially for such a small screen). The availability of accessories is unparalleled, and iPods are rather easy to use. I have a 30GB model (free from my employer), and my only regret is not getting the 60GB model, which in addition to being twice as big packs better battery performance. I wouldn't recommend buying an iPod for watching videos all that often, as the battery life is quite limited when watching videos (2hrs at most), but short 5-10 minute clips won't kill the battery, and they're fun to watch. I listen to mine all day at work and all the time in my car, and if I ever had to give it back to my employer, I'd have to run out and get one to avoid withdrawals--this time a 60GB model.I say not for everyone, and all I mean by that is that some people would prefer to have some selection as to where they can buy music (such as a subscription service where you can have an unlimited # of songs), which I'd agree with if I didn't already have a large collection of MP3s, which makes the whole music store issue moot for me.
I used this unit to drive from NJ to conn. not only was it easy to program and use it was very simple to pair with my cell phone, it was clear and easy to use.
After 6 months, the unit has been back to Toshiba 3 times. Not all of the product is covered under warranty. The repair cost is substantial if it is an item not covered like the display (suddenly went blank) They never did fix the battery problem. Data lost even with a charged battery. Toshiba blames all the bugs on Microsoft. If you purchase a Toshiba product and get burned, there is probably a club forming somewhere. The things that did work made it seem worthwhile though. It is a shame a company like Toshiba doesn't service their product very well.
We've used it for a couple trips within 200 miles from home. It lead us right to the store's front door and to the mission school we were looking for. What a remarkable little gadget! Our son used it in his car since it's portable. We think it's a lot of fun and so easy to use.
Admittedly this was an impulse purchase at Christmas :) I'm used to my 5.1 booming system, but I am quite objective...the OnTour delivers quite the kick for its size. While it won't match the raw power of the typical 5.1s, it's audio is quite crisp, and surprise surprise the unit has a bass!I use it with either of my MP3 players or for the occasional test of a sound card on a PC. I dinged a point for a lack of a power button.
I love my column! I hide away dvds and video games in it, but I use it more as an accent in the room. I have an art-deco condo, and this piece compliments the architecture and furniture nicely. Doesn't look as cheap as the price!!
I given this product for Christmas to run on my gateway 2000 2oomhz PC running windows 95b. I was unable to get the scanner operational I contact both Umax and Gateway. Umax was of no help and told me to change my IRQ for my USB port. Then I contact Gateway and was told that the USB port is working and that the Software for this product is the problem. Umax stated unless I change the IRQ they will not help me. Right now I am going to return the item and purchase a different scanner. I will never purchase another Umax product again their support stink and are complete incorrect.I was force to give 1 star by amazon it should be zero star. This product is the pits for windows 95b.
A great alternative to active noise canceling earphones, and these are probably more compact. Perfect for airplanes and traveling. I couldn't hear anyone and much of the engine noise was cut. As for the sound, good to great, but the lower range is a little muddy, though it wouldn't stop me from buying again.As for the Amazon Marketplace vendor "BlueProton", I advise doing a Google search of that name. I never got my order from them and was only refunded after contacting Amazon through their "A-to-z Guarantee Protection" service. Had to reorder from somewhere else.
I got this headset specifially for my softphone (VoIP) that I need at work. I figued it would be good but the audio quality is excellent and the mic is clear. I especially like the fact that it covers both ears (dual mono) for VoIP. In my cramped, loud, hellish office this is a must.I figured I would hook my Samsung YP-MT6Z (which RULES) so I could listen to some Rush, Dream Theater, and Godsmack. The audio quality was great again.I am on calls that last hours. The headset's volume and mic on/off pays here. Click the mic off when you don't need to talk or get a cell phone call.When I travel, have to bundle it tightly so it will fit in my dinky laptop bag (I really need a new one). Even so, it springs back into shape. Very flexible.Solid, good quality, cheap, comfortable, and portable. Easy pick.
Best quality and best service. According to the ad, I can get a amazon gift card after my first item I bought months ago. Why have not I receive the gift card? Thanks!
I've been using these for some years. The sound quality is very good and I'm told microphone quality is also good. I find the headband comfortable. The headbands turn brittle and break after two years or so, but this is tolerable considering the price. Fortunately I knew that this model comes with a five foot cord, which is what I need. The specs on the Amazon.com website say four feet.
I used this boombox for two months already. It works as expected. It plays CD-RW discs without problems. The sound is clear. The tuner pulls stations in very well and with lowest noise. The cassette system works well. The sound coming from those speakers is amazingly loud - so it can replace your home stereo. It has an intelligent design. The antenna is tilted and the handle turns to a stop. So the handle will not touch an extended antenna. I like that. The box is solid and does not resonate with buzzing or moaning noise. It strikes me as a high quality boombox at a very reasonable price.
I have been using this with my Camera and its been doing all I want, store required pics and its worth the price I paid.
I've had the unit in for about a week now. BIG audio improvement over the Kenwood x995 I just pulled out - The Kenwood sounded over processed and fatiguing...hurts the ears after twenty minutes of listening. The Nakamichi may not have all the bells and whistles of Pandora, Bluetooth, etc., but it does one thing better than anything I've heard in its price range when playing cd's: produce smooth, clean, high quality sound In addition, it's simple to use. There's no worries about driving off the road while you're trying to change radio stations, adjust the settings, etc. Nice. The CD player is smooth and never skips. The AM-FM is below average but is serviceable.Now for the bad news. The sound quality of auxiliary input leaves much to be desired. I understand "ipods" don't exactly produce audiophile quality, but the step down in sound quality as well as lowered volume is greater than other unit I've experienced - including my old factory system with and aux input. If you only listen to CD's then this isn't a problem, but if you're primarily using an external device then I wouldn't recommend buying this unit. It isn't worth it.Buyer beware: I purchased mine from WoofersEtc. My Nak. had a problem with the volume control knob from day one. I contacted their customer service dept and they were very nice, very sympathetic, and told me it was a problem with the faceplate and that I would have to mail it back to them at my expense. ??? So I had the unit for one day and will have wait for it to be repaired, and pay shipping besides. I will also have to be without a stereo for a week or so. I realize that's not their problem but there are better ways to treat a customer. This isn't something companies like Crutchfield, Best Buy, or Apple would do to their customers. They would just swap it out, send out another unit, or refund my money.WoofersEtc. will accept returns but charges either a 20 or 30% re-stocking fee and is good toward credit only. So from a practical standpoint, you can't return any products to them.
This is by far the best wireless router I have ever had! First off it is a breeze to set up, just insert the CD that is bundled with it and go! The WPA gets set up and the instructions are first class. Also the range on this puppy is so long that I can now go to our mailbox which is an easy 500 feet from my house and still have 2 out of the 5 bars on my laptop! I don't know what that one guy was saying but my MacBook works awesomely with this router. The speed is the fastest I have seen, I am pulling down GB's of data in half the time I used to with my Netgear router (802.11 G). Heres a tip...buy now!
I bought this a few weeks ago. It is a very good machine in terms of creativity it offers. It has 8 preset modes (auto, portrait, landscape, night, fast shutter, slow shutter, stitching and movie) and 5 others...The thing with this camera is: bad flash and a bit weight. May be that is my stupidity but I can get no good pictures with the flash. So if you plan to take photo in the middle of the night with the auto feature (one touch shot), think again. But if you plan to spend some time photographing without the flash (which requires most of the time finding something to place the camera on), then buy it (no garantee though :).And, buy a carrying case along with this camera, there is not one in the kit.
I have had this lens since late December 2011. Aside from a few instances where I opted for my D3100's kit lens when working in close quarters or opting for my SWA for star trails, I have not had very many reasons to remove this lens from my camera body. Here are my thoughts on the lens.This lens yields very high image quality through 70-200mm with what I believe is the sweet spot around 200mm. At its max focal length IQ degrades and your images will be soft. I don't print much and haven't printed any images using this lens at 300mm so I cannot say for certain if it's noticeable, but it is to a discerning eye (on the camera's LCD and my home computer). Admittedly, I tend to pixel peep some, but even without the image fully magnified you will notice your subject is soft. F/8 is probably the best aperture to use if you want a technically sharp photo, but I have no problems using f/4.5 on the short end or f/5.6 towards the high end (although at 300mm you're still going to have some issues with softness).Even though the lens has some IQ issues at 300mm (450mm on a DX body), I still like having the ability to zoom past the sweet spot if I absolutely need to capture an image or if I just want a little extra reach. Even if I had to use this lens as a 70-200mm I would be very happy considering I'd be saving SIGNIFICANT money by not buying the venerable 70-200mm f/2.8.I actually find it a nice portrait lens for when you have the ability to put some distance between you and your subject (like outside) or when you want to zoom in on a subject and blur the background nicely. For full body shots, maybe this isn't the lens to use, but for head shots/upper body I'm quite pleased. I also take lots of photos of dogs and cats and the zoom feature + extra reach allows me to position myself in one spot and let the critters do their thing around me.If you're into landscapes and don't currently own a zoom, I would recommend this lens. After only owning a SWA lens for landscape photography I was pleasantly surprised when discovered the types of images you can get by bringing distant objects closer. Unfortunately, I live in a land of corn (Illinois) and have no mountains to really play with, but hay bales and old barns can make nice components in a landscape image.In low light this lens will hunt a bit, but that's to be expected from a lens like this with a not-so-fast variable aperture.Minimum focusing distance is about 7 feet/3ish meters. If I'm indoors this is a little annoying, but for 90% of the time when I am not it's meaningless.Vibration Reduction works as advertised. You can see the image go from shaky to barely-shaky when you press the shutter button half-way to initiate the VR. The noise from the mechanism is hardly noticeable.Twist the hood on and you have one intimidating lens. You'll get looks and comments, but at the very least you can look the part! It's got a good weight to it, enough to let you know this a serious piece of equipment but not too much that it's burdensome. The barrel and zoom ring are nice and wide, which makes gripping it a joy. Zooming isn't as fluid as some of the more expensive FX lenses are, but that may be reflected in the price points. I have noticed zero lens creep, too.I bought this lens in part because I wanted to take photos of wildlife. Yes, you can get great images of larger animals (e.g., deer, eagles, etc.), but for small birds look elsewhere. You just can't get the reach you need for birds or if you can reach out far enough at the 300mm end your images will likely suffer some IQ degradation. If I were hell bent on getting a good wildlife and bird lens without dipping into the really exotic 200-400 f/4, 300 f/2.8, 500mm f/4, etc. then I'd consider saving your pennies for an 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 or a prime 300mm f/4 with a teleconverter. Yes, if you bought new you'd be spending more than 2X for the 80-400 or more than 3X on a 300mm f/4 + TC, which really means it boils down to money.Similar to my Sigma 10-20mm review, if I could give ratings in 1/2 star increments I would give this lens a 4.5. It definitely has a place in my camera bag, serving several purposes. For the money this is a great lens, but there are certain aspects of this lens that make it *slightly* less than ideal, but then again ideal would require about $6,000+ and that's simply out of the question! :) Happy shooting!UPDATE 6/1/2012: I've played around (in the field/real-world shots) more with apertures at the max 300mm focal length. Seems like f/10 or 11 produces good results. Make sure, too, that you have a high shutter speed of at least 1/300th. I've added more sharpening then I typically would to some photos and that has helped make the subject pop a little more. I'll also apply clarity (in Lightroom, not sure if there's an equivalent in PS) fairly liberally and that seems to help, too.UPDATE #2 11/15/2012: I am much more pleased with this lens' performance at 300mm after adjusting two things. First, get that crappy UV/"protection" filter off. I can't say for certain that this has helped create a more pleasing image, but I think it has helped some. Keep the lens hood on, hold your camera up if trekking through the bush and you won't have to worry about scratching the lens. Maybe a high priced filter would suffice. If you're concerned about smudges/fingerprints, get a LensPen and forget about your concerns. Second thing I did was resolve USER ERROR at 300mm. I decided, after a tip from a local photographer, to ditch my tripod one day at shoot hand-held in a nature park. Initially I was highly skeptical as even at ISO800 and f/5.6 my shutter speed was only as high as about 1/80 (in Aperture priority) during a last light duck "hunt". However, I concentrated on pressing my face tight against the eye-piece, holding the lens near or on the hood, and tucking my left elbow against my chest. I was able to get sharp images of mallards and geese down to shutter speeds of 1/40 at 300mm. Since then I've achieved sharp images down to as low as 1/20th. The bottom line is VR won't cure bad long lens technique. Practice and you'll love this lens. I feel more confident in this lens' capabilities at 300mm and now won't hesitate to use it there, even in non-wildlife scenarios.
This thing is a lifesaver especially when you are at an airport and can only find a lone outlet, but someone is already using it, or when all the outlets at those Samsung-sponsored power stations like at ATL and LAX are being used. You just ask someone if you can unplug their device for 2 seconds so you can connect this thing, and then not only do you both have power, but 2 more people can plug in, too. A must for any business traveler. The fact that the face of the plug lights up is also invaluable so you don't have to guess if you found a live outlet or not.The only suggestion for improvement I'd make is it would be great if it also had one USB receptible to plug in any USB device.
Imagine that -- a hard drive for your TV.I debated getting this, but it has changed our viewing habits. Now our VCR is only for playing back movies. No more staying home to catch favorite shows, because Tivo catches them all. (And you can even let Tivo record shows it finds that might interest you -- like gardening mysteries or underwater poker.)Everyone in the family wants to be sure their shows are Tivo'd.It's extremely easy to use and you'll use it a lot. You will never again root through unlabeled video tapes for something you want to see.A wonderful device. Certainly the best TV electronics product ever. I wish I had thought of it.
The audio in on the card works but you will need to put the audio out from your device to your computers line in. Not on tuner card in, It worked fine for my purpose which was to record a vhs tape from vcr to computer.
I've had this mouse since mid-June and in that time I was expecting to have to change the batteries once or twice. I say expected because I haven't had to do so. The mouse itself functions very nicely and is quite programmable. This mouse is laid out very well I can reach all the buttons with no trouble. I use my computer for extended periods of time and this mouse is comfortable. Moving the cursor is smooth and precise with no jumping to place or stuttering.The rubberizing on the black surfaces of the body and right click is a nice touch but it isn't held down well and has frayed at the edges. Most notably in the left click, forward/backward button area. It doesn't seem to leave a sticky residue so if it peels all the way off it shouldn't be much of a concern. Also, the Set Point software that allows you to remap the keys will not allow you to program another button to act as the right click button.I came off of using a MS Trackball Explorer 1.0 to this mouse after the MSTE broke after many years of diligent service. This mouse is an excellent alternative. In fact I think so highly of this mouse that had this one been around during the time the MSTE was on the market, I would've had a very tough time deciding between the two.
I have used pillow speakers for years. I used to get them at Radio shack but they no longer make or carry them. I like this one very much. The sound quality is excellent & it has a substantial feel even though it's small in size (I don't use it with the cover it came in). The only improvement I would suggest is to put a volume control on it.
I bought the speakers for my husband for Christmas, and we both love them. My favorite part about them is their ease of use. When I read about the speakers, I thought they might be a little too good to be true, but they really are REALLY easy to set up and use. Anything that has a headphone jack can be plugged into these speakers. We have used our ipod and the radio to listen to football games.The only problem, and I consider it a small one, is that the remote does not always work, but I don't think it's that big of a deal, so I still rated it a 5. It's not difficult to push the button and turn them on manually. The blue light, as many have mentioned, is extremely bright! We covered it with tape, and we can still see it shine through, but at least you can look at it without hurting your eyes!I would highly recommend this product. Great product for the price.
Had a regular salad shooter and thought it was the same one. It wasn't to my surprise.professional-model electric slicer/shredderLarge food chamber; adjustable food guide adapts to large or small loadsJust point and shoot; funnel guide directs ingredients where neededAccessories for thick slices and ripple cuts; base wipes clean; dishwasher-safe partsMeasures 11 by 4-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
This cord is the perfect length. It connects my laptop and printer which are at two extreme ends of a desk and drawer. It does its job and is great for the price!
DVDs worked well in my duplicator, with only one or two cousters, out of the 100 in the spool. Which I consider good, compared with other brands I have boughten. This is the second spool I have bought, and I will buy again, when these are gone. Disks are well packaged, and protected from damage on there spool. Marketed at a fair price.
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
These little speakers were purchased for use as satellite surrounds. So far they have been exactly what I expected. They are clear, and you can hear all of the little subtle sounds that are expected from speakers that arent needed to fulfill front channel expectations. If you are using these for front channel, then maybe you write a bad review. I dont believe that is what these speakers are meant for. Yes you can use them for music, but the bass is not what you would expect, as they have small woofers. I do however recommend them for surround use, as they work very well!
I've been looking for something like this to fill two needs, one professional, the other personal.Professionally, I've been looking for a video camera that could be used to capture a short clip of 3-5 minutes of student teaching to include in an electronic portfolio. Since I teach the technology course, all of the tranferring, editing, etc. would fall to me without a solution like the one offered by the Point-and-Shoot. With the built-in USB port and software, students can process their vidoes themsleves. I think the videographer will have to get fairly close for the audio but the picture is certainly sharp enough for the web. Great solution for us!Personally, I wanted something light and small to capture those unexpected funny and cute things that our grandchildren do, especially when all 7 of them are bouncing off of each other. This camera does the trick.
I've own this device for 2 years now and I'm more displeased now than ever before. As we continue to purchase more wireless devices we have become ever more frustrated with this product. We havent had any success acquiring positive solutions from Netgear. I recently downgraded to a competitors wireless g router and we're completely satisfied now. The range of this Netgear router is paultry at best. Even if we're using our ipad 10 feet from the router, we cant keep a solid connection to the router. Our wireless devises keep a connection for about 3 mins before we have to manually reconnect again. When I purchased this product, it was top of the line in capability and price. It has NOT been worth it.It's easy to install, setup and administer; however, capability and realibility are just not there.
If you just need something simple that recharges your battery I would say this is a good one. It is cheap so I can't say how long it will last. So far it has done me good for a couple months. But it does seem to work and does what it is suppose to for now!
When I use it as a cell phone adapter, I have to pull it out and wiggle it a little bit to get the headphones to work. It also cuts out or falls out on a regular basis. I have to hold my phone still to keep it working.
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!
Reviewed lots before making the purchase. Spent more than I intended but was convinced it was worth the extra. Like it for its portability, weight is manageable - only thing I would ask about is why the top bar when the screen is up pulls so much - there is an actual gap in the middle. Checked with a friend who has the same make but smaller and it is the same. Doesn't impact the screen so will live with it. Overall very pleased.
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.
Hey there! The camera is great; however, after taking it on a trip with me all my video turned out badly because there appears to be a problem with the head. I won't totally blame this on the seller, but will say that it was quite dissapointing to have a bad camera immediately after purchasing what I thought was a totally refurbed unit.
Heavy, slow, Ugly with the worst music management software I have ever use. I returned it and bought an iPod..
The sound was great. It filled the store w/ great sound and did not distort at high volume. I had to tap at the bottom of the bubbler to start it running, but that was in the instructions to do. After reading some of the negative reviews, I will keep the receipt just in case. Target is great about returns.
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 fits my needs perfectly. I usually carry a short, 6-inch extension cord from Home Depot because some wall outlets are crammed too tightly to allow easy access. Not only does the Outlets To Go provide this relief, it has multiple outlets. Some of the other "octopus" outlets will do the job, but are too bulky for travel.
This is an excellent set of headphones at the price, with one obvious fault. The very limited adjustment on the headstrap. I bought this item for my wife (who tells me that no one can accuse her of being a 'big-head') prior to a 10 hour flight to Europe. The double earphone jack (also purchased from Amazon) enabled us to listen to my iPod together. These headphones allowed her to adjust the volume (I like it cranked up) to her liking, which is a plus. My wife being an artisan refused to let me return them for a refund (they were much too big for her head, and fell off). She used a rolled thick material and super-glue and applied this to the underside of the blue plastic sleeve and of course it now fits perfectly. MORAL of the story is: IF YOU HAVE A SMALL HEAD DO NOT BUY THESE HEADPHONES.
I do some light gaming and school work on this monitor and it meets all my needs!!!
The product arrived promptly. It works very well, just as described. I could not be happier with this purchase. Excellent.
I have been a SLR (film) camera user for years but, find the S9100 Digital camera has all the "bells and whistles" that my SLR camera has, and then some.The instruction book that came with the camera is clear and concise and will have you up and running in no time.I would reccomend this camera or, it's siblings, to even a beginner for ease of operation and flexibility at half the cost of a Digital SLR camera. It won't fit in a shirt pocket or purse but, in my opinion it's advantages far outweigh those minor disadvantages.
The only negative point I can make concerning the Harmony 550 remote is that the buttons are small. Otherwise, it's a great remote. The software is easy to use. The customer service reps., should you need to speak to someone, are helpful and very nice and understanding. The remote has a mind of it's own and will solve problems for you if components are not being controlled correctly. It does everything the product description mentions. The nice part is that it will never become outdated.Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote
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.
Did some comparisons to the Nikon 18-200 and, while this is missing some features (anti-shake, a little lower f rating at the zoom end, etc), it's really hard to beat for $170. Image comparisons show this lens, while not quite up to the Nikon, were excellent. It was on par or better than my Nikon 18-70. Focuses well and is relatively solid in build.
It's a very good table tripode, you can put on it a big camera like Nikon D300 with big lens (one pound more) and it's very stable. Leg's are extendible. I don't like you cant put the camera in vertical position, even than it's a good product.
To keep my small business network running, I've always tried to reduce costs where possible. Unfortunately, when it comes to network cards, using the lowest possible priced Ethernet card can be false economy.The Netgear FA311 is one of the only cards I've come across where oddball compatibility issues don't arise. With others, there's always an issue or two, however minor they may be. A D-Link card that prevents a home automation package from working. A Linksys card that conflicts with an online streaming video technology. I could go on. The Netgear costs just a few dollars more than these others, but is still well under the price of brands such as 3Com in most cases.For me, on all the machines I've tried, the FA311 installs quickly and easily, and works marvelously.I have only one caution: Windows 2000 users should download and have ready the latest drivers from the Netgear web site. Across two FA311 purchases, the drivers delivered on the packaged floppy had various problems (e.g., major packet loss). I'm used to doing that as a matter of course for the majority of driver-dependent computer goodies, so I didn't find it to be a hassle in this case.
I have much experience with gadgets and the batteries used to power them. One of the most frustrating things is the "memory" that some batteries accumulate over time. This charger saved me the hassle of having to throw away and replace some Sony rechargables that were no longer holding a charge for this same reason. I also like the LCD display that informs you at what % the batteries are charged so you do not have any guesswork.
works great, great price, can't use it any more bc a piece of it is stuck in my cigarette lighter.
JUST GOT THIS ITEM, WORKS WELL WITH IPAQ 2210, NO ISSUES SO FAR
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.
Even though this is a slightly older model, it is a great starter dslr camera. I bought this last January as my first dslr camera. I chose it because it was 10mp unlike other starters which were fewer. It also had good ratings despite not being as popular as other brands. What sealed the deal was that it was lighter than a lot of other dslr cameras. I have not been disappointed. The pictures I have taken have turned out great using a variety of lenses. Its menus and features are easy to use and you can switch lenses quickly. Being small and lightweight, I can take it almost anywhere without it being a strain on my neck and shoulders. I recommend this camera for anyone moving into the dslr field.
I bought this mouse so I wouldn't have to use the touchpad when I had my laptop sitting on a desk (seemed pointless). My laptop has builtin Bluetooth, so I pretty much turned on the mouse, associated with the computer, and was mousing in under a minute. I like solid construction, and the padded travel bag does a nice job protecting the mouse when I'm on the road.
I needed a few splitters for my audio setup and these certainly fit the bill. The build quality is just terrific! I love the woven fabric cover, the thick connectors and the solid feel.The only "problem" I have with them is the male connector is a little too big/loose. Luckily, all it took was a couple gentle squeezes with a pair of pliers and the male end fits snugly on the corresponding connector. Couldn't be any happier!
I really needed an external hard drive to store raw footage of videos I was editing. At the same time, I'm poor, so I needed something cheap. This was, by far, the best deal on Amazon. I got it in the mail promptly, and it works great! Haven't had any problems with it.-UPDATE-Okay, I have no idea what the problem is. But suddenly the hard drive's stopped working. I didn't drop it or treat it roughly. One day it was working, and the next day my computer has stopped recognizing that it's even there. I'm going to try and fix it, but since I've only owned it for a couple months, it shouldn't need fixing. One star.
I had been looking for an iPod dock for several months when I came across this one. Since it's pink (my favorite color) and was only $12.45 with shipping, I decided that I had nothing to lose, and ordered it. I received it in about three days.The initial setup was easy. After putting in batteries, I chose the correct insert for my iPod (the inserts are clearly labeled) and put the iPod in. The sound is great! The unit also has a remote control, and a pop-up handle, which makes it easy to carry around.I am going to order at least one more of these. You can't beat this for the price!
I bought this for our second system and replaced an older 17" LCD. This is so much nicer and for the money, delivers a very good picture. My wife uses this for graphic work and she hasn't complained once. Well, she did say how nice it was and the bigger screen was perfect. I can't see any problems running video on it either. Color and pixelization are fantastic. I only made some minor adjustments to the screen and haven't touched it in three months. This is definately a great buy!
I recently purchased this Sony SDT-9000/PB 24 GB Capacity DDS-3 Internal Tape Drive (Sold by: Nadia Lee)The tape drive worked after I removed the face plate of the drive. Two tapes and a clean tape got destroyed during the process before I realized that it was the face plate causing the issue.When consulted with seller, the response was"As listed in the above item description the tape drive was sold as is no warranty. If the tape is hanging on the faceplate you can try altering the plate so the tape will eject freely, try a new tape and see if it hangs on ejection, or just leave the faceplate off. Hopefully one of the above tips does the trick. Glad to hear that the drive works.Thanks,Amy Lee "I will not recommend to purchase any device from this seller.I had good experience with Amazon.comSincerely.sk
Really decent sound for the size and the cost. Short USB connect cord,but I bought an extension, so no problem.
Great product with only one draw back. Since I have gotten remote control dependent. The one draw back I have with it, is when intial power on after it's been off awhile, has to be done manually, then the remote works great.
I bought these and an insignia receiver for computer speakers and I am very impressed. Great sound and better price
(...)The features I liked most include the WXGA+ (high definition) 15.4" screen, 60 GB HD, 256 MB RAM (mine is 512 MB), 32 MB video RAM, fast 1.6 GHz Athlon 64-bit processor, lithium ion battery, Windows XP Home, Microsoft Works, and connectivity, i.e., built-in 802.11g wireless, parallel port, VGA port, LAN port, and USB 2.0 ports. Most notebooks in this price range come with only a 15" XGA screen and a 40 GB HD, and some do not have a VGA port for electronic presentations using an external projector.There are very few negatives. I had trouble with the network port, and exchanged it for another one. The connector did not stay in place, and the connection was only 10 Mbps instead of 100 Mbps. The new one had no problems at 100 Mbps. Also, the computer automatically changes processor speed, depending on demand, i.e., "PowerNow" technology. This is supposed to reduce battery usage. I had trouble with this, and had to manually go into the power settings to fix it. There is no IEEE-1394 (Firewire) port and no DVD burner. The AMD Athlon processor could be a bit faster, but is definitely faster than an Intel Celeron processor. The battery life could be a bit longer. If you do gaming, you may want 64 MB of video RAM. Also, Windows XP Pro would have been better than Home. These were the compromises and tradeoffs I made that worked well for me.Compaq is backed (and now owned) by Hewlett Packard, which has a history of outstanding customer support.I recommend the following:1. Upgrade to 512 MB RAM.2. Use an external wireless keyboard and mouse.3. Get a case.4. Manually set up the power options.5. Get a spare battery.(...) The fact that the processor is an AMD instead of an Intel is why the price is so low. This would be a good choice for a student, home user, or moderate business user.
Price was much better than would have paid in stores, Sony still proud of there batteries. It would be nice if they also offered a larger capacity battery!
My first experience with these binos was in the field for spotting targets upto 1000 yds away. These binos are clear, bright, and easy to use.
Good pixel quality, fast focus, excelent color and contrast.Why spend a lot of bucks in expensives SLR's ?
If you are interested in an Epson 2200 then the chances are you want 13x19 output (or roll) and long lasting prints. Otherwise why read this review hey? If so then you possibly have also considered a Canon S9000.Well my recommendation for you is to definitely stick to the Epson 2200. My experience with the Canon was not good. The Canon product seems to be developing a growing reputation for poor print life resulting from color shifts and bleaching of the pigments. I speak from experience for I used a printer with their BCI-6 inks and it was a disaster with prints on their paper only lasting a few weeks! From the word I got at Photokina this year, Canon is going to have printers with pigmented inks released next year (so hold your breath on that one). So I sold my Canon and now have used the Epson 2200 for about a month and I really am impressed. Get the paper ICC profiles (download Epson Aust) and you are in business with stunning prints! Rich blacks too...wow! These profiles btw are pretty dam good. I made some with Monaco ICC profile builder and they were not necessary. They did however benefit the Nikon Coolscan 4000 but that is another story.Ok any negatives. Yes, Epson US does not issue the 2200 with the gray balancer software (so for improved monochrome print matching you may download this software from Epson elsewhere and pretend you have a Epson 2100), also if you are buying this remember a cable (IEEE-1394 is fastest). In terms of output speed, it is not as fast a Canon, but there it is more flexibility in my opinion with roll paper and paper cutters. The Epson media is also generally a bit cheaper than that of Canon so that is a bonus.So in conclusion, the extra $$ outlaid for the Epson will be recovered in print longevity. I would say do your self a favor and indulge.
I am using this to connect my personal CD player to the audio cassette player in my 1998 Subaru Outback, and it works very well. The sound quality is very good.
Had this for a week. Slapped it into my DELLs AGP slot and it was detected by windows XP automatically. Works great so far.
All the good things people have said...they are true. This is a nice clock radio. I could repeat what has already been said, but why. It is all true. I liked everything about it that everyone else had said.But..................Yes, it beeps loud when you shut it off. The memory backup is very short, good for a flicker, but not for an outage. If you have an outage and have to reset the whole thing, its a pain, especially when it has been a while and you dont really remember how you did it the last time. BUT my biggest complaint......it is bright! it has 3 level of display brightness. the lowest is still way too bright. it lights up my whole bedroom. i like it dark. DARK! This thing keeps me awake for hours if i dont cover it up......then i cant see it in the morning or cant hear it untill it gets louder......
need to print lettering do not print to this side. i have mest up several sheets. wife don't like cleaning the iron off. this is the only problem i have found.
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'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 have a lot of burnable CDs that I use for both work and driving in the car - these, combined with the silver paint sharpies, make it easy to burn a CD and jot down whatever's on it. The black CDs almost require the silver paint sharpies, but any other CD works just fine with the standard black sharpie colors.I've never had a dead CD with these and the coloration also makes the "see-through" CD a thing of the past. Worth the extra for the upgrade.
I bought two ET-73's when they first came out about a year ago. I have had excellent luck with mine. I use them almost every weekend as I do a lot of overnight cooking sessions in my smokers. I dangle the smoker probe down a lid vent in my Weber Smoky Mountain smoker, insert the meat probe in the meat de jour, let the temp get settled in, and go to bed. I put the receiver in the bedroom window about 80 feet from the patio, and very easily check meat and smoker temps throughout the night.There was recently a bad batch of ET-73's made their way out of the factory. Maverick is supplying outstanding customer support in replacing these units that are proving to be faulty in reception.
The idea of a detachable strap is great, but in LowePro's Transporter design, the quick release and buckles on the camera attachment are too big, stiff and bulky, even for a pro camera body. They were always in the way of the controls and the LCD on the camer. They also impaired holding the camera -- I was fighting the dongles all the time. It was a relief to get this thing off the camera. It's OK as a secondary strap for a large lens or a medium camera case, where is is not on the camera itself.The detachable memory card carrier is a throw-away; there are better places to stow a card, where you don't have to rip your way through a rat nest of Velcro to get to it. The slip-resistant silkscreen pattern on the shoulder pad is rather ineffective -- needs to be tackier. In sum: a good concept, poor execution; needs a serious rework.
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 did a lot of searching for the right case for my needs and for the value this has to be one of the best around. Some reveiws state that they ran out of room very quickly. If you take the time to think over your layout there is more than enough room. By using a combination of cutting some of the foam to fit my equipment and removing the remaining foam and using the dividers I was able to fit all of my equipment including:Nikon D40x, 18-55mm lens, 55-200mm lens, 70-300mm lens, hoods for each lens, SB-400 external flash, my JVC digital video recorder, and all batteries,chargers and cleaning supplies for both cameras. I will be adding photos this weekend for those that may doubt the ability of this case to hold so many items.
Love this hot air brush! It is the second one I have purchased for myself and I use it daily. I have slightly curly hair so it helps with styling my hair. The only reason I had to buy a second one is because after over 10 years of using the first one the cord gave out on me. Probably my fault for storing it poorly. I expect to have this one for at least another 10 years!
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.
When i first got this mp3 player... i thought it was the greatest thing ever. I filled it up with all my favorite cds and i was really enjoying it. Then one day (after leaving it in the charger that night) i go to listen to it after school, and guess what... it wont even turn on. So i go home and plug it in and then it turns on. so at first i figure i just didnt plug it in all the way or something...so it didnt charge. but then it happened again a week later... and eventually the battery would only hold charge for about 3 hours... so i took it back to bestbuy... and got another one. I took extra care in charging this one correctly, then i put all my songs back on, get up, turn it on, pick what i wanted to listen to, and stick it in my pocket and go outside. As im walking around, the sound keeps clicking and fading in and out. The headphone jack was not connected properly inside the unit, so if you jiggled the headphone the slightest bit, it would mess up the sound. It wasnt my headphones, because i tested it with several pairs... so thats two now that have been defective, and honestly i dont feel like taking it back to get another. All im gonna say... is im going to upgrade to one of those new ipod minis.Another thing... the design... the whole front is a shiny plastic. If you leave it in your pocket or bookbag, and they happens to be some loose change there too... it will scratch up the front of the unit really badly... they need to come out with a small effective case for it
I just rcvd my new ipod about 1 week ago. Even without using the 30gb ipod for photos or video, I'm only getting about 2 - 3 hours of music time with it! It's my 1st ipod and I'm really disappointed. I chkd out the apple.com site and even DISABLED the equalizer and reduced the backlighting period to 5 seconds. I'm going to do a couple more test runs this week by charging it via my laptop for 4+ hours at a time, if I can't get more than 2 - 3 hours of music time, it's going to be returned to amazon.com ASAP. I LOVE the features of the ipod, but with this battery record, I might as well go back to my portable cd player! =(
This camera has so much to offer it is better than many expensive cams. You can broadcast live video on the web,send it,with a click!You can save pictures and send them or post.The possibilities are unbilievable.
Been some time since i have used it so i can't remember how well it worked,but it diffidently made a difference.
1. Used the installation CD2. Plugged in the adapter3. Worked the first time and every time since4. Gets on line and downloads much faster than dial-up5. Most of all, I don't tie up the phone lines anymoreWhat more can you ask for ? Besides the price was right at Best Buy.
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!
The product got here earlier then expected and have had no problems with print quality or quantity. I would buy this product again.
Works like a champ, cleans up easily. Everything I expected! Fast shipping. Lots of power.I make my own deer sausage and this makes short work of preparing ingredients.
I bought this early this summer when I wanted to upgrade. Having had a Pioneer Elite 60 inch big screen tv for 6+ years, it was hard to give it to a friend when I moved. I went looking to get a good value for a good tv. My 27inch Proscan from about 1992 was still working well, but I wanted a bigger picture. I shopped around and this was the tv I bought. For the money you can't beat it. I got it on a blow out sale, as I had planned to go LCD as I could not afford 1500-2K for a tv at this time. I am glad I found this bargin! Yah its not 1080P, but thats ok. My ps3 and Harman Kardon DVD Player and AVR Receiver love it. The movies look great, even the older dvds or the ones that my cousins/nephews play over and over, like the Harry Potter ones, that I bet have been played atleast 500 times each, if not closer to 1000 times! This is the best bang for your buck! You get the the better color and much truer blacks than on a LCD, at about the same price!!! You cant go wrong!
As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various music supplies and recordings from the 60's and 70's.Double-Sided CD Sleeves, Pack of 50 (FEL90659)Those that have purchased this product or any other brand and experienced something odiferous have made valid points. In order to circumvent this situation if you are purchasing any of the CD/DVD sleeves in a store they usually will have a date the item was placed in inventory with the price.If you are purchasing from an on-line vendor please don't hesitate to send them an email and see if they will be honest enough to let you know when the last shipment was received. I have used paper sleeves a plethora of times and have been able to get packages that have not been in storage long.The sleeves when new are very good and often sold at a terrific discount. You will want to make sure at all times the CD's/DVD's are protected from light and dust. Please keep in mind that since these are double-sided if you have CD's or DVD's in both slots it can be a tight squeeze at times to remove either of them. Be gentle and take your time and it will be fine. You don't want to defeat the idea of protection by having your hand prints all over the laser side.The window style is perfect for easy viewing of the inside contents without having to remove the CD/DVD.Enjoy the music and be well,Craig FentonAuthor of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"
Works amazingly. I love it and have used it everyday. Almost no static, great sound quality, and does it's job very well.
Love this product. we use it for our new hard wood floors and it smells great and is eco-friendly.
The design goes well with my iPod, the sound quality pretty reasonable for something at this size and price. This won't replace your home sound system or blow you away with great base or anything, but good enough for a picnic or BBQ with friends.
I've been using ergonomic keyboards since the first Microsoft Natural was released in '99 or so. I quickly adapted to the split of the keys, but the upward/inward pitch of the keys took some getting used to when added in the 2nd generation Microsoft Natural Elite. The Microsoft Natural 4000 is a natural progression of the series and offers tons of great office-oriented features like the zoom rocker, office function keys, and other dedicated shortcut keys. Key travel is deep but could stand for a bit more mechanical click (the space key has a much better click than the rest of the keys). You always know you've presses a key. I'm a touch typist but don't strictly stay on the home rows and pretty much only use 2 fingers on the left hand, but the distinct shape of the Microsoft Natural 4000 allows me to always find my way back to equilibrium.The main reason I dinged this keyboard one star is because it's hard for non-ergo users to acclimate to, especially if they don't use it frequently. This keyboard started out in my home office where I do more CPU intensive duties such as photo and video editing. Otherwise, both me and my wife use our laptops or iPad for most casual web/email type tasks. On the rare occasions when my wife does use the desktop to copy a DVD or some other random task, the keyboard is foreign to her and causes some frustration. As such, I've moved the Natural 4000 to work and moved back to aMicrosoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Keyboard and Mouse Setwhich is far more familiar for her but still has a bit of ergo curve for me.If you love an ergo keyboard and are the sole user, this is the one for you. If you share a PC with someone who doesn't enjoy ergo, it may be a challenge.
Whilst being a customer of Amazon.com since it's conception all those few years ago !! I have never been inspired to write nor honestly believe the product reviews one is proposed here now and then on certain products. Where I live (Paris) generally when one is proposed a brilliant product by the mainstream electronic sellers, it is quite simply a way of getting ride of (Believed to be Bad Products) which I have learned in time should perhaps be requalified as (Missunderstood Products) as quite often (but not always) these products turn out to be the best after patient study. Ever since I have been able to afford high quality Audio-Hifi (15 Years) I have litterally been an exclusive Bang & Olufsen devotee, but ever since the development and (perfection) of digital music (MP3/ATRAC/WMA etc.,) I have been frustrated by B&O's inability to move more quickly with the times !! I have recently decided to move on. Now to understand where I am coming from, I am awfully difficult to please,I am a designer and reduction to the purist form is my rule. After Harvey (my dog) the second most important thing in my life is beautiful music and believe me I am F****** difficult ! I honestly do not even know how I came across Mirages Omnisats but gosh am I glad ! The only true value in life is Quality and these Strange Speakers Speak Sing and Scream it !( Hey I'm a designer ! That phrase is now registered ! Lol ! No seriously, It is ! ) To help the guys at Amazon to edit this, a few last words. ( Mirage OmniSat Omnipolar Speakers X 2 + Tamas Laboratorium Living Structures Mov 2 + Henrik Gorecki Symphony No.3 Mov 2 + Laurie Anderson Bright Red Tightrope No. 13 + (to piss B&O off! Lol!) Jean Michel Jarre "C'est La Vie" for B&o ) and believe me if you have ears and a brain in between you will understand ! One very last detail these are speakers of such quality like anything of quality in life it takes time so for your favourite music ( Let them heat up first ! ) and as for those who like me were nervous about not using a SubWoofer ( even though I do have one ) don't worry be happy whilst certainly a plus the speakers stand out so much alone and can carry preheated 100W sound no problem ! Worth noting ! because of the use of Titanium in the speakers they need to heat up after which you have a quality of sound that you will not forget ! Ok ! after all the postives now the negatives, Zut ! Amazon.com why can you not deliver them to me here in Paris ? I would glady pay full price for them ! I paid today 1,000euros for two pairs, money I would have gladly paid to you guys just to support a wonderful product and also a wonderful service which you provide ! Amazon.com if you check todays orders in the states you will see you are sending another pair to Washington DC. guess for who ? eventually ! and I seriously think you will be receiving another order very soon from Cleveland Ohio !! But No ! I can order them myself from here and have them sent there but not here ! Oh the injustices of life ! It's now almost 04.00 am here in Paris but these wonderful objects are worth my "Ugly sleep" and I shall leave Y'all with these words. First Impressions can be nice but first impressions never last. Reality only comes with time and patience. Only with time does one see quality. Not all blondes are dumb. and not all Mirages are tricks of the senses ! these Mirages are Reality ! Bonne Nuit ! be happy everybody and be even happier with these ! R&H
my first good quality polarizer. I've always owned inexpensive filters, this is my first time buying a good quality polarizer and hte difference is astounding. This is definitely a good quality one.
I've had a Palm since the days they had &quot;Pilot&quot; on the end of them. 3 Palms later I decided that it was time to check out the PocketPCs and what they can do. After reading a few reviews and doing some shopping I decided on the e740 and could not be more happy with it (well, maybe only slightly happier if Microsoft hadn't written the OS).The unit is only slightly heavier then my last Palm (IIIx), but has so much more to offer. Transfering everything from my Palm to the PocketPC in about an hour I was able to start really playing with it, and was very pleased with how it worked. But, as with all things, it isn't 100% perfect (but still worth the 5 stars).The worst part of the design is the record button, which is assigned to the &quot;5th hotkey&quot; located on the left side of the unit. When placed in the case the e740 comes with the button is at the perfect &quot;grasping&quot; spot -- which has caused me to press it many times when I pull it out. Not something too annoying, but I think they could have done better.The only other problem I've had with the PocketPC is with the OS. The fact that it is a Microsoft product aside, it's been a hard adjustment with the fact that programs really don't close when you think you close them. An &quot;X&quot; icon appears in the top-right of any app but this does not actually close the application, as one would expect it to with the Windows style OS -- it is more to the effect of minimizing. It is possible to close the apps, but it is actually a 2-3 step process... seems kind of excessive for such a simple task. This, however, is a OS issue and not something to be held against the e740.One, slightly misleading, point to be made concerns the &quot;wireless&quot; feature. This wasn't something I was looking at as part of my criteria, but it should be noted that this is *NOT* at wireless modem! You will not be able to stand out in the middle of the park and get your e-mail with the built in features. The wireless feature is more of actually a &quot;wireless LAN&quot; feature -- which worked out great for me in the end!The PocketPC does everything my old Palm did and so much more! The e740's built in wireless capabilities have already proven themselves very useful. The color screen is of very good quality and the overall function of the device gets my thumbs up.The only thing I miss from my Palm is the writing functions. The PocketPC is more dependant on the tap keyboard, where the Palm was better suited for the handwriting. You can do handwriting recognition for some things, but not for everything.
Take an already amazing notebook, the Sony VAIO S460, and mate it with this fantastic sound card and prepare to enjoy music, movies, and games like they were meant to be heard. The card has all the right I/O including SPDIF, though that cable is not included it is easily and cheaply attainable. Just make sure to update the drivers and software after using the supplied CD and performing a system restart. A previous reviewer mentioned one complaint that his default volume control did not control the Creative volume, however for S460 owners the regular FN + F3/F4 seamlessly controls the Creative volume also. Finally, I have to add that the Creative Software while abundant, has a great interface, nice touch Creative.
It may take awhile to get use to a ball-type mouse, but once you do, you'll hate the plain ole' mouse. It's more comfortable, easy to use, and less stressful on your wrist. Being in the computer profession, I'm on the computer all the time. I wouldn't have any other. Expect maybe a cordless!
I bought the Samsung BD C5500 because it is a Blu ray player AND a DLNA device AND a Netflix player. I am thrilled with my choice. I replaced 3 pieces of equipment plus an HDMI switch with this one little box. That means a lot less cord clutter, fewer remotes and a one sleek little player on my shelf. I am totally satisfied with the quality of the picture on my TV, and I am finding blu ray disks to be extraordinary. This is my first Blu ray player, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems like a fantastic picture to me.The Netflix, Pandora, and other network services are all working flawlessly.The Samsung player is connected to my home network by ethernet. I already had media server software on my computer, namely DiXiM. The Samsung player was recognized by the DiXiM media server as soon as I turned the player on. Great. All my files recognized. Great. Everything plays. Great. But no ability to fast forward or rewind. Deal breaker. Then I found out how to use the tools function for the BD C5500. Open tools, go down to "playing time", type in the time on the file you want to go to, hit enter, and you are where ever it is in the file you want to go to. I am thinking this is even better than fast forwarding or rewinding. It is extremely fast, faster than any fast forward or rewind I have ever seen.At first I could not play mkv files with the player through the DLNA, but all the files I have tried lately, all the mkv and all the avi files I have on my PC, are playing just fine on the BD C5500. I have been able to use the Tool/playing time to move around within all the files except for one movie file.I recommend this player to any one ready to upgrade their equipment. The price at Amazon was amazing. I knew when I put it into my shopping cart and saw the price that I was ready to make the plunge. Couldn't be happier with my choice.
Just as promised, worked well for what I needed. I have some old 8mm tapes and needed a camcorder to play them back on and this fit the bill it also had the USB streaming so I can now transfer them to dvd also the shipping was quick and package great for protection.
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.
if you have FiOS and want to see your signal through HDMI you are screwed!! I contacted Verizon and Samsung and they both confirmed that there is an "incompatabilty" with the fiber optics and Samsung televisions. Neither of them would give any clue as to how one or the other was going to remedy it (via hardware/firmware upgrades, replacement parts/boxes, etc.). Basically I can obtain the best signal only through component, which is fine, but it's not HDMI. Other than that, the TV performs great. My XBOX 360 and Wii games look awesome! Hopefully others can benefit from this small bit of warning if they already have FiOS before they hunker down almost $2k and realize that it won't work via HDMI, OR if you already have the TV, you may want to subscribe to a different provider so you can utilize HDMI.
However iAudio have leaked (?) details of an X7 coming later this year. In the meantime this is arguably the best AUDIO player you can get (no, for video pick something else please).If you don't like the user interface and want true 'gapless' audio playback you can load it with the 'Rockbox' firmware (at some risk to your Cowon warranty, and loss of .wma and USB-to-go functionality).Why is it so great - sound quality. Sound quality. Battery life. Oh, and did I mention sound quality. I've owned many different DAPs, and this one kicks the others into touch. Build quality is pretty solid too (look Ma, real metal!).Not the smallest player on the planet. Not the sexiest. And yeah, the subpack is a PITA, so maybe they'll fix that for the X7. I just hope they don't skimp on components, and mess up what the X5 (and M5, if you can find one) were good at - playing music. Lots of music. Oh and a user swappable battery pack would be a good idea too, although the L model can stand quite a lot of [...] in the battery life before the playtime becomes a big problem (not so the basic X5).
I liked the power rating and that it will turn on passively with an analog input (such as the stereo out from a flat screen TV). Shipment was lightening fast and packaging was top notch.Amazon has(d) it on sale for 80 bucks, so jumped on it. While the sound is tolerable it doesn't fit in with the quality of the rest of the system. So this will be relegated to anotherroom and I'll go for the Crown Amp like I should have in the first place.
I bought this mouse around 4 years ago and it went through heavy use. I got mine on sale for, i think, $60 on NewEgg. It was part of my first-ever system build, primarily for running WoW.This mouse served me really well: The thing was comfortable, stylish, accurate. The weight chaning ability was fantastic, especially since I like a heavier mouse. The quick DPI change was nice as well, even though I just stay with one sensitivity setting across all games. The cord was the braided fiber, which was amazing as well.It died of un-natural causes, though, which is why I didn't dock points. The thing had absolutely no wear, even though it traveled to other states and LANs all the time. The design just started to fade a little. What finally killed it (sort of) was my little sister's dog chewing on the cable. I plan to try and see if I can splice it and repair the cabling... if not I'll try and send it to logitech for repair.Otherwise, this mouse is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone for just a simple 5-button gaming mouse. Lasts forever!*I used the internet forward button as my mic-que for Vent. :D
We've bought a total of 10 of these little cameras for our school. So far they have been simply superb. They are easy to use, use AA batteries of any kind (we bought NiMHs), and produce great pictures. We shopped the market hard for both price and performance and couldn't be happier with our choice.
Most of Information is old and can be collected from various Sites/Documents. Most of suggested Utils are out of date. Good Start for Newbies, worthless for people with experience in Network Security.
And network my Tivo I did. It worked right out the box without any problems at all - Tivo recognized it immediately.Would have got 5 stars, but I do feel that the price point for this "brand" device is excessive now that USB is a very mature technology.Incidentally, I bought a $6 + $2 shipping non-branded device from ebay which works perfectly with a colleague's Tivo.
Kill-a-Watt P4460: For about $30 this product is a terrific value. It is a more advanced version of the P4400 "Kill-a-Watt" which I also own. It does everything the P4400 does (volts, amps, watts, KWH, VA, PF, Hz, & elapsed time), but in addition, it has an internal "power-off" memory, and a KWH cost calculator (enter your specific KWH rate and it will calculate actual dollar cost). 120 VAC only, 15 amps maximum. I've had my P4400 for over a year and it works perfectly. A very well made device. I strongly recommend it. Some technical knowledge is suggected. The only improvements I can suggest to this device is the addition of a short power input cord and a illuminated display.
These cables offer excellent sound quality, but the plugs tarnished EXTREMELY fast (within a week) and had to be replaced. After replacement, the new plugs have not shown any signs of wear, so it had to be that the original plugs were very substandard. I have witnessed this on other George L's cables I have purchased.That having been said, I would buy them again and again, but would replace the plugs immediately.
As with many other purchasers recently, these cables are not what the picture shows and are not Cables To Go. These are not snagless.I do no think these are Cat 6 cables either, since they boost only 100mbps. I switched out this cable with a Belkin I have 5e, and get 1.0Gbps.These cables were cheap, so you get what you paid for.I hate getting third party merchandise through Amazon, there always seems to be an issue with quality.
It does topple over easily when bumped. Internal card readers stay out of the way and aren't as clumsy. But this USB card reader can travel with us when we go on trips and want to share with others. And when others visit us, they can share.Even after being bumped many times it still works like a charm.
this is by far the best deal for hard drive based mp3 players. im extremely satisfied with my purchase, its an excellent player at an amazing price. ipods are a total rip off, if you want to pay $400 for a nice case then go ahead, but you'll be getting one of the worst players on the market. a 15 gig ipod retails for $250. thats half as much memory, much lower sound quality, and a shorter battery life for $50 MORE! ridiculous!this jukebox has excellent sound quality, long battery life, huge storage, and all for less than some crappy flash based players. do some research and you'll see this is a great player. the only thing better than this is the iriver hp120, but it costs a good deal more. the fact of the matter is, if you dont care about price get an iriver, if price matters get this player!
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.
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.
This is a horrible design because its not sturdy. After putting my DVD's and Games in it, the cases was always was falling out when I removed a DVD or Game cases. When I needed to move the stand it broke.
Very good quality at a unmatched price. Strongly recommends to anybody who wants to experiment with their lightscribe . Easy to download logos from website and put it on to CD directly .no paperwork needed.
bought this for use with phone appointments. Sound quality on both side is very good. Absolutely no complaints! I recommend purchasing.
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!
If your looking for a GREAT Charger for your Digital Cameras this is the one you better get!!! It is a great little Charger and it come with 4 AA NIMH Batteries. I got this one thru Amazon and LOVE IT. The only thing it needs more is MORE STARS. I would rate this one a 10...It also is very nice looking for a Charger!!!! And such a Great Buy at Amazon!!! And yes, it is Super Quick at Charging!!!!
I was so delighted to be able to replace the A710 my wife heisted from me last year.The one I purchased came in original box with all original paper work,it works great and I am quite pleased with my first non E:bay motorspurchase.Joe Hamilton
First of all I am not going to cover any of the subjects that have been beat to death on here already. But to anyone thinking of buying this Camera dont walk , RUN to purchase it! This is without a doubt the finest little camera on the market for $89! It will take pictures as good as a $3-400 one [if it is set correctly] And to address the battery issue??? There isnt one........... all the comment about the batterys that came with it only lasting 10 mins that is TRUE .......... however that is the same length of time; they would last, in ANY digital camera. The LCD display takes alot of power to run on ANY camera. The problem is most of the folks on here howling about this camera need to be smarter than the camera and they are NOT. Why so many have said that it doesnt have a battery meter is a mystery to me; as it is shown in the upper right corner and tells you the state of charge at all times. For the camera to take the crispest photos you need to set it to Sharpness=Vivid Plus and Contrast to HIGH. The manual isnt much good to anyone; and you have to wade thru the online one, to find out how it really works: and that is the worst part of the camera the online manual...........Once this is set up correctly, you couldnt ask for a nicer little camera, for $89 there just isnt one made. 99% of the problem is that people dont understand cameras and they WONT read the manual ......... hence the battery problems, uses to much power, no meter, poor quality pictures, etc.The camera will take supurb quality photos if you set it up correctly but you do need to know enough about it to make those settings .
I am favorably impressed with these headphones. I use them for private television watching and they work well for that. They are comfortable, the sound quality is adequate to the purpose, and although I don't ordinarily move around while wearing them, I did notice that coverage was uniformly good throughout my two-story house. A good deal for the money, in my opinion.
Wow!! The Pre-N works great.I spent hours reading and rereading the reviews for the Pre-N router and PC Card adapter before purchasing. I first purchased a router that claimed to have a 200 foot range, but it didn't. So I decided to gamble with the Pre-N despite the added cost and the mixed reviews. It is awesome!Installation was a breeze. Although some reviewers reported trouble with the compatibility of the adapter, the Pre-N adapter for my Toshiba laptop has worked just fine.I have two houses on my property about 60 feet apart. The internet cable is connected on the second floor of the back house. I wanted a wireless internet connection in the front house. The distance from the router is 125 plus feet. The signal has to go through the walls of both houses and downstairs. No problem! I get a good signal with a steady speed of 108Mbps. That puts my old telephone modem to shame.
I've used TNT2 Ultra's and geFORCE256 video cards, both are fast, (the geFORCE is a lot faster in 3dWinbench) but Voodoo is the way to go for gaming! FPS in Unreal Tournament running 10x7 with 16Bit color are about the same for all three cards. Everyone talks about 32Bit color with the nVidia cards, but come on, how many games on the market now use 32Bit color. Not many, so your paying extra $$ for something you can't use. The big difference is textures, the Voodoo cards (Even two Voodoo 2's in SLI) blow all other cards away when running Glide! Take a look at your game boxes, chances are all of them support Glide, this means that the Voodoo cards are the way to go. I would buy a 3rd party fan to attach to the Voodoo's heatsink, they get VERY HOT, and the colder you can run your card (and system) the better performance you get! If you want the best, go with a Voodoo 3 2k for now and wait until March when the Voodoo 4 and Voodoo 5's are scheduled to be released and go for the Voodoo 5 6000 with 4 processors (4 way SLI) and 128MB of RAM! The 6000 should be the baddest card around if the PC Mags are right, but start saving your money now it will put a dent in your wallet if the pricing in the Game mags are right. I've been a big fan of the Voodoo cards ever since I bought my first Voodoo2 card. 3dfx continues a great product with the Voodoo 3 line. There is a good reason why your only options in most games are software, Direct3d and GLIDE! Anyway, hope this helps.
Great to take on trips or slip into a backpack; only sad part is that there's no lock to keep the noise-cancelling part off when you'd like it to be (say, when it's in your bag not being used). Also a pain to organize the long cord, but it's good to have a long cord, and I figured out a way to wrap it around decently. Pretty good for 20 bucks!
I Use these plugged straight to ipod with mp3's ripped at 192 to 256; listening to all kinds of music--mostly rock & techno. These are super-sounding earphones.If you're making the jump from stock earbuds, these will knock your socks off. If you're upgrading from a good mid-level ear piece/headphones, the differences are more subtle, but real & noticable. Is this difference worth the premium price-tag....that's up to you to decide, but I am pleased making the upgrade.These things are super refined; music just sounds lush, wet & super smooooooth. Detail & clarity is unmatched; you get all the subtle nuances, sustains & artistry of the performance. Everything is balanced sounding & these work great with all kinds of music. I own/tried several well-respected mid-level FULL sized headphones & these little guys exceed all such full-sizers in sound quality. All the clarity & detail of balanced amature drivers without any of the dryness/coldness.The included black foam tips are very comfortable & its relatively easy to achieve a good seal with them. However, the ear pieces (hardware) are somewhat large & you will feel it against your ear, especially if you wear it with the wire straight down v. over the ear, as you will need to put the "L" piece into the right ear & vice-versa. Also, note that the medium foams that are on the phones when you get them are almost impossible to get off (one of them ripped in my effort to remove). But rest assured that once off, all the other tips are much easier to work with.I haven't owned these long enough to experience the infamous wire problem. I'll keep my fingers crossed & in the meantime enjoy the best sounding earphones on the planet.On a strict price to performance value proposition, these might not be the best choice (Nuforce NE-6 at $40 wins the best "value" category, IMO). But if you're simply looking for the best, period: These are it.
The product was very useful for my aunt who is having problems with her hearing. She can just put the headset on and talk on the telephone.
The pair that I received were not as pictured above. I had previously owned a pair like the in the picture from a Radioshack years ago for like $10. They had a great fit, neodymium magnet, gold plated plug, volume control and a lengthy cord. Well I wore them out and a wire frayed so I was happy to [think I'd] found them somewhere. The ones I received did not have the distinct shape of those shown in the picture and the signal shorts when you slide the volume control. The sound is decent, but I wouldn't buy again.
The package looked like it was rewraped. The ear hooks looked like they had been chewed on and there is ear wax on the speaker. I can't tell you how they sound because I refuse to use them.
i've never written a product review before - but a product this bad needs to be called out.when i first purchased these (to transmit just audio - no video - from turntables on one side of the room to a receiver on the other), i excitedly opened up the box, followed the setup directions, specifically giving attention to the page which shows the unit's antenna oriented in both upward and downward directions. what the directions DON'T illustrate is the part when the antenna snaps at its base as soon as you apply even the slightest bit of pressure in a vertical direction.so now my antennas are flapping in the wind, and i'm feeling a bit disappointed, but i plug in the units anyway. okay, a periodic clicking sound on channel A. same with B. and C, and D. i check my microwave - it's off. and i don't have a home phone, so no chance of interference there.now i understand that a bit of interference is common with these systems. but as i have them set up, the units are only TEN FEET APART with a DIRECT LINE OF SIGHT to each other. weak.so i returned the units, attributing the signal problems to the antenna issue. got another one - same issues with a completely noisy audio signal when transmitting a whopping distance of ten unobstructed feet with no home phone anywhere in sight.garbage.
To date I have used several digital cameras from several different manufacturers. From old 2 and 3MP cameras, up to a 9MP SLR.When I decided to purchase this camera my main reason was its' abilities to take low light pictures without the flash. Using a flash in the LA Convention Center for picture taking during the Auto show tends to get too many reflections, without flash you get natural looking pictures, more battery power, but until this camera, i could never even get close to the feeling I wanted with the ease, which means more user friendly for quick on the spot moments, no matter the environment.I researched many camera's before I decided to get this one. I compared all of the features. For the price the W100 blew away the competition. But that is what is just on paper.Now I actually have the camera and have taken at least a hundred pictures in different situations testing out all the little options, from full auto to full manual.Using the ISO at 1250 does result in a picture with noise however, the noise is very little, even compared to my Dad's Fuji 9MP SLR.Although, this is a compact camera, it is big enough to grab onto, but still small enough to look cool.Having 8MP allows you to really zoom in on a picture, and once again this is a cheap price for 8.1MP.My brother's have the newer Kodak 5MP compact camera I think it is the 55 model, and my sister just bought the lower sony DSC-W50, which is about 150 cheaper. But even comparing the DSC-W100 to the W50, you would instantly recognize the higher quality.After using the camera, its' low light sensitivity and lack of picture noise, enable faster shutter times, which is good for night shots, along with the 42-step, 30 sec max exposure time, which is very fun to use, but the higher sensitivity enables you to take pictures of quick moving opjects as well, and you can program the camera for this, but i do wish it had the pre-programmed option for quick moving shots. Although it is not hard to manually set up the shot with a few tweaks. Most of the changes you make manually the LCD will give show you a basic idea of the what you are changing, along with the on screen explanations of every option, which makes the user manual almost pointless, which is a good thing, in this case.With the camera's inherent ability to take low light shots, this greatly reduces the chance of getting a blurry picture, unless you are really moving. I hate taking a bunch of pictures and getting blurry shots (rememeber I don't like using the flash) but so far out of the hundred pictures, I would say I have had 5, but they were all forseeable, (ie I knew i was moving at the time or the object was moving) And the camera warns you on screen when the capturing time is going to be long enough that you should try and be more stable.Today I got a picture of a bird in flight up close outside, and it looked like a low motion capture, you could see the feathers in the wing, it was not just a blurred mass.I have used mostly the manual and semi-manual features which all are very easy to use and take great pictures, if you know what settings to use where. I have not used the fully auto mode very much, as I have not really needed too, the specialized modes pretty much cover everything, I have also not taken many portraits, except of my own face, on full auto and it looks good 95% of the time, and i would say with all the previous cameras I have used including old 35mm slrs and advantix, this is the best camera i have ever had.So if you are looking for a camera as good or better than some SLR's in all cases except a detachable lens, for the price and size of a sub-compact camera, I highly recommend this camera, it is what it says on paper. But as with any camera if you aren't sure go to the store where they have 50 million on display, just make sure to look at this one, although it might not be in the store yet.UPDATE: MAY 6, 2006In response to Techburn's review, yes it is true you cannot use the lens accesories with the W100 as of now, but I would expect more accessories to come out in the future for this camera, the physical structure is only slightly larger than the lower W-models, and since this is the higher end, brand new model, I say the chance of add-ons is very likely.64Mb of internal memory is more than most other cameras have, but most people expect to buy a memory card for their camera.I can pull the Duo out of my camera and view the stills in my PSP. And Duo prices are cheap these days, on the net.I have experiemented with freeway shots from a moving vehicle taking shots from the oncoming side, and with little practice I was getting nearly perfect sharp pictures of the other vehicles, that would be a vehicle speed difference of 70+70=140mph, plus the shaking from the truck.I can fit this camera with no case perefectly in my pocket, with slack left; dickies pant size 32x32 5'7" 170 lbs. Although i would not walk around with a 350 dollar camera in my pocket, but I can also fit it in my shirt pocket, that is a medium size dickies work shirt. Before I got the camera I was worried about the size, but its nice, and yes the buttons are small, a problem with all compact cameras, actually all cameras.The battery has lasted a month on just the initial charge, I have taken almost 300 shots, although not many with the flash, because i didnt need to.The movie quality is good especially at 30fps, and yes like other sony's it cannot zoom in and out during capture.Another thing to note, the menu structure using the camera is very detailed and self explanatory, when choosing options, you don't need to go and look up what each setting will do depending on how you adjust it, it tells you what you need to know.Things I do have complaints about;Whites can seem very bright, I attribute this to its high sensitivitythere is no "anti-shake" mechanism, most still cameras do not have this, although Panasonic has come out with some which might be worth checking out.I just ordered some prints from costco, and I will update again on the results from the different sizes.Just remember to compare this camera to others in its price range and physical size.
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.
Of all the choices out there in computer land, this web cam offered a competive price as well as great features! This web cam works well with my DSL modem and streamlining videos are a breeze!!
Wow! the picture is beautiful. We upgraded from a 42" Olevia LCD and the difference is huge, not just the size. I told my wife 1080p wasn't needed I can say I was wrong. We went to CC to see the picture up close and personal and it simply blew the models beside it and it was the light wheel version. I waited and bought this model for it LED light engine. My main reason was I didn't want to have to change a bulb every 2 years. Bonus the colors seemed brighter compared to the one we looked at.If you're into movies you'll love the contrast. I love that the blacks are black and the whites are whites and not a muted gray haze. I could see shadow details which I couldn't on the lcd. The only downside is that for the best picture the set has to be at the right height.This is a fantastic TV.
Fits in your pocket, can take it everywhere, so easy to use. At this price, it's amazing!
m230 512mb is compact and go to go anywhere....it has good battery life that last about 2.5 x 8hr days. radio works fine and has good sound....windows media file work great an take less room.....sounds good as well. I would recommend it for an low-priced mp3 player.
I have an older burner and 650mb CDRs are getting to be tough to find. These seem a decent price, and I haven't had a bad burn off one, so what can I say?
I had this external dvd writer for less than 3 years, and it has stopped working. I used it very seldom - maybe once a month - and it still died so quickly. Now it makes a repetitive clicking sound when I put in any cd or dvd - whether a commercial program cd or a new blank one. Nothing else happens. I emailed the Lite-on tech support, but they never replied. Good-bye, Lite-on, from my life!
I paid about $20 bucks for this and can load a good amount of songs. Perfect for commutes to and from work.
Cannot close speaker lid when wires are connected. Speakers might be good for light listening, Has little bass which makes rap and hard rock hard to listen to. Speakers sounded like they were tearing apart while listening to Metallica.
This is one of those times in cable manufacturing where there is stiff compitetion and pyschological marketing.Riding the fence on cables?I own both Belkin PureAV subwoofer interconnect and theMonster M850 SW-12 M-Series 850 Subwoofer Cable (12 feet)and really can't tell the difference on the outside, except my wallet just got even lighter purchasing monster.This is a digital cable, and the only thing it transmits is 1's and 0's and is also subject to the same intereference that effects the analog cables. If not all, most people plug this into the back of their reciever and that cable crosses a few power cables or more before the termination at the LFE. On its path to the LFE is where the majority of EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interferance)comes into play. In truth, the amout of EMI is somewhat acceptable to the majority of people but the "purist" would definitely argue to the contrary. This is the significance of why these cables are sheilded from EMI. I used a set of "might as well be unsheilded" TV RCA wires (Yellow-red-white)on an older LFEYamaha YST-SW215 8" Powered Subwooferthat actually made me want to buy a set of dedicated interconnects because of the signal/sound was garbage.Both cables are sheilded with their own companies gimmick sheilding to reject EMI. The box for the Belkin interconnect was not as fancy as monster's box (this is where some of the psychological marketing comes into play.) The out side of both jackets are mesh wrapped for abrasion resistance and is very helpful while pulling the cables through the media center cabinet that the receiver is housed in.Side note: I have seen some HT installs that the cable is bent more than 80 degrees (stapled in a corner) or a really tight bend and that is not good for these cables as the core wire is AT RISK of fracture and sound will definitely degrade at this point no matter what wires you choose, they come coiled in a pack vs folded for a reason. :)Anyway, the Belkin cable was one-way cable from the receiver to the LFE and if hooked up in any other fashion is not as good at sending the digital signal. IIRC the Monster M-series cable is one-directional also. The interconnect clamps on both are very tight but I perfer the Belkins over the vise-like grip the monster cable has. Make sure you when hooking up the you follow the carrots on the jacketing under the mesh wrap to the LFE.Take it FWIW. Gold is a gimmick at the connection points, in order to support this, look at the conections on the receiver or the LFE are they gold? Then what good will electroplated copper or brass do you? Google "Electrial conductivity" silver is a better medium anyway, then copper, then gold. If one was to argue the point, well the gold is there to support loss of signal between the two over the distance of xx, I'd give them that if the entire interconnect was gold or silver, but internal winding is copper, but the signal still has to interface with a digital AMP and those connection points are probably not fully electro-plated gold/silver all the way into the AMP. Which is a PCB which and is either gold or copper circuitry. Furthermore those 1's and 0's are electrical pulses on/off to put this in prospective. And I am supprised this this hasn't been mentioned in the conversations and reviews I have read, maybe it has, just haven't found it yet.Okay, these actually did very well and I bought a set for my father who enjoys watching Disney movies, Star Wars and Harry Potter with the grand-kids, Auto racing and Football on the off time from the kids. We like it a great deal over the RCA wire that was use to connect to the LFE. To comment further on these I felt that the signal came thru in a more cleaner fashion on my LFE over the monster, less rumbling and more precise thumps if you will. But this is all relative to the listener and if you are sold on the psychology of Monster then you should just pass on this, as I have both and this one performs at or above my m-850 that exceeds THX certification (on paper).
hooked it up to my Tv and works great. only problem is that its a little older so I don't think it has a program or whatever for true HD surround sound from certain blu rays so it uses pro logic which is ok.
The items arrived as described and work great. Short cables are very hard to find at local stores so this was a great find.
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 :)
Purchased this case as an "everyday" bag for work...hauling large file folders and laptop/accessories between home and multiple office sites. I have been very pleased with it overall. It's large - has to be to hold a 17" laptop and legal size file folders - and has room for everything I need to have with me for the work day. I think it will be great for travel as well.
Bought this with my Nikon 5100 camera about a year ago. Price was around a hundred dollars. Has worked great and is just the right size to always have with you and to have on the camera. Provides enough light in almost all the situations. It has been very good on batteries and is giving me the perfect lighting with the dedicated camera. I have nothing but good things to say about this flash, which I can just put in my pocket when the situation dictates.It comes with a very nice soft cloth case. Easy to use and great for those situations where you need more then the flash on the camera. The seller was excellent on the delivery.
This is a very nice Lens Hood. Some people complain of the price, but you get what you pay for. You want to save $15 and buy a generic that is fine, it will fit great and work well for awhile. But I wanted to buy from a repretable company incase something was wrong for replacment piece of mind. Also it is a little thicker and sturdier than some of the generic brands I have seen out there. Buy what you think is best, but I can vouch for this paticular model. It is a great lens, and cheaper here than in the Camera Shop.
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.
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.
A typically poor quality Logitech item. After ONE day of owning this, the display unit malfunctioned and does not display anything. I am now 3 for 3 with junk Logitech items. My web cam fell apart after two weeks, my Free Pulse headphones broke after 3 weeks and this item broke after 1 day. Yet another disappointment from Logitech. Amazon, on the other hand, is being great about returning and replacing.
This is not a "cheap" cable. Quality is equal to the USB that came standard with my WD Passport external drive. Good quality ends and a nice thick cable.
I've had this product for 4 months and it has saved me from getting lost plenty of times. I live in Manhattan and when using it here it's a bit finicky and loses satellite reception quite often because of the tall buildings. When I would drive long distances it would take me a longer way than necessary but I downloaded the newer map version (with the help of an extremely nice and knowledgeable Garmin technician) and it seems to be a lot better. I've taken this with me on trips to Florida, Long Island, upstate New York and California and it has been a savior. I was able to rent a car and be on my way! It lists nearby restaurants, shopping, attractions and much more. You can also say whether you want it to find directions based on shorter time or shorter distance. The only difference between the c340 and c330 is that you can have the spoken voice dictate street names instead of just "Turn right in 1 mile" it says "Turn right on Main Street in 1 mile". Also, this model has the capability for an add-on traffic receiver which I did not purchase. Overall, I say that this is a great buy despite having some kinks it in.
Won't hold regular size lead length. Lead breaks. Stylus wobbles in barrel under routine use.
purchase experience was very good. Delivery was fast and product exactly what I ordered.
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.
Physically, the main problem is the design of the CD door. All it takes is for one unsuspecting user to "pull it open" and the gears are stripped. Then it's broke.Electronically the thing is a joke. You can't see the time and play a CD at the same time! Not only that, after you fall asleep to a CD the clock will not appear, even after the CD is over.
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.
Verizon FIOS Actiontec and Dlink DIR-655 pair up very well.You need to configure both routers to get them both to perform well as the dlink is my secondary router i use it mainly for all wireless purposes..and everything has a 100% connection on all 3 floors. It was well worth the money and a major upgrade from the sluggish fios main router
Have had this earpiece for about a month. Very impressed with how comfortable it is, and how quickly I can get it on and off.I use the earpiece with my Panasonic land-line phone (2.5mm jack) and it works great. People don't know (or have not complained about) any difference in voice quality between the Plantronics vs. the Panasonic handset. I also use this with a 2.5mm-to-3.5mm adapter and plug it into my MacBook Pro for my Skype calls. Again, the sound quality on the calls is great on both ends. This is in sharp contrast to the three other headphones I've tried to use for these purposes - each one resulting in comments like 'you sound like you are in a tunnel' or 'it is really hard to hear you'.The earpiece is comfortable enough that I keep it on after my Skype calls and just switch to iTunes and listen to music. No, they are not on-par with my Bose headphones, but still good enough for work.I use the headset everyday, as I tend to take calls, conduct interviews and type notes of those discussions while on the calls.This is an excellent headset, and a great value.
Bought 2 sets of black and color ink combo. Used 1 black cartridge and the ink ran out about twice as quickly as a typical ink cartridge. The other black cartridge has leaked ink in its unopened packaging and is unusable. Will return that bad black cartridge and the two color ones to the seller. The cartridges are not even a Lexmark brand as the seller claims, but of a generic brand. Don't waste your time and money buying this product.
I think this was a good deal but a little dissapointed that it warms up too quick. I have a amd x2 +6000 cpu and 500watt pwr supply with 8800gts video card and it gets up to 48c in there! If you want looks then this is the pc case for you. I personaly modified it a little with a few extra fans and nobs here and there and it works good. One other thing... the temp gauge seems to not work after awhile. All in all, I like it.
I purchased this for my WRT54GC wireless router, and honestly I saw no "significant" gain. I think these devices are tested in wide open areas, and this doesn't really simulate how it will behave inside of a house. Don't exactly know what to recommend. Maybe one of those professional expensive boosting devices, but this is really not worth it.
I am happy with this headset, this is my second one ordered and it works very well. However, I have to give it only 4 stars since my first one after one year, developed a short in the 2.5mm connector and it was unusable. I did not treat it roughly in any way. I thought I would give a new unit a second try so we will see.
At first I was a little bit hesitant because of the incredibly low price. When I used it for the first time a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders, literally. Not having to cradle the phone with my shoulder as I typed and talked was a huge relief. It feels quite durable and even if it wasn't replacing it wouldn't cost much at all.
I think this remote is awesome. I went from tree remotes to one!! easy to use. The hardest part is getting the real model numbers of your devices.
Excellent Product; it is much better I've bought at Chinatown in San Francisco, California in March 2012. Great seller, and fairly quick delivery! I already told my relatives about this great product and the great seller!
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...
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.
What can I say they are banana plugs. They work like they are supposed to and are a good price.
I have had mine for over three weeks now and am very impressed. The simple ability to capture true 1080i video is amazing. I finally have home video I can play on my HDTV and not cringe at the poor resolution.The 3MP camera is also quite good. It doesn't replace a normal digital camera, but I found the shots to be decent. The nice thing is being able to shoot pictures in widescreen mode and play them back on your HDTV. It is the best way to view photos that I have seen.There are some minor downsides. The bottom loading tape is a pain for tripod filming. The viewfinder is too short when using a large battery. The focusing system is a bit challenging as it can take a while to lock. It also takes a while to figure out the stability settings so your video does not look choppy.I recommend a great user site at sonyhdvinfodotcom. The user forums are invaluable for understanding the nuances of the camera.Overall, a tremendous camera for a very good price.
What a great product! I now have music in every room of my house. The sound quality is excellent. I have had no problems with reception and I have multiple other wireless devices-- wireless printer, wireless internet, wireless dog fence. Well worth every penny. I suppose C-batteries do cost a pretty penny, but I just set up speakers next to an electrical outlet, so no batteries needed. Can't wait to buy a second set!
Canon have done a really bad job with this printer. The disc supplied does not have drivers for Windows 7 (64 bit). Their software is unable to download the drivers for the hardware. In the meantime, trashy software such as Driver Smith somehow got in and started to create havoc including forcing Internet Explorer to do horrible things and then demanded $30 for updating the drivers. I finally was able to download Canon driver for the printer. They have not even put their name to it, so ashamed are they of this junk. To load it, I first had to read the long, long Readme file. They said that that is where the instructions were. The document turns out to be a legal disclaimer and the usual legal threats, except that the instructions are hard to find and even harder to execute. Most products today do not force us into this mainframe command line environment. It is three hours and the thing still does not work. I am fed up and will have nothing to do with canon again. I was going to buy their camera, but this experience has been a good lesson. The printer was sold to me by the Portable Guy and this junk is going back the first thing in the morning.
This is one of the best DVD drives I have ever used. It was bought for me as a Christmas gift because my old one just wasn't working well.It was a tad cheap so I was skeptical about how it may work, but to my surprise it worked wonderfully. As soon as I installed it with the Installation Disc I plugged it in haven't had any problem's since then!It also burns very fast, about 17 minutes for a full DVD9, and only 6 minutes with a DVD5. Very quiet and small so it doesn't take up to much space at your desk.Would recommend to anyone.EDIT:I just purchased a new computer with Windows Vista. I actually lost the installation disk, but I plugged this in a it was compatible! Vista installed everything needed and it works like a charm still.
This is my first plasma TV and I love every minute of it. Bought it for 949 from sears after the price match when I showed the 999 deal from best buy. It was placed next to a Toshiba which looked better (appearance wise not the picture quality wise) than the Panasonic (too much silver in the body). But the picture quality and reviews from the CNet editors and customers especially from Amazon gave the Panasonic the advantage in my mind. At the sears loading dock the guys told me always stand up the Plasma, if you do otherwise the gases will leak out. Later found out from the forums that plasma can be kept in any position. But while transporting it keep it in the upright position to keep from the front glass from Breaking.Installation was a breeze; the TV was heavy though at 65 pounds. Took me 30 minutes to assemble the stand and get the TV going. Only complaint is that the speakers are wimpy, but if you have a Home theater it's not a problem at all. Picture quality is impeccable and there is a day and night difference when you switch from regular programming to HD programming. I use a regular antenna to get HD programming.
Bought this for a blind friend in a rest home. XM has more PG rated shows. It works great, the company who sold the unit was great. But since I am a Howard Stern fan and enjoy Sirius, for my old blind lady friend I think the PG version XM was better for her. XM and Sirius will merge soon then all the shows will be mixed and available on both XM and Sirius radios. Gotta Go Howards on.
Unbelievable to find this memory card for such a low price, I had no hesitation to buy it.
While you can get a slight improvement by buying a ti 4600, This has a much greater price to effectivity ratio. This product is perfect for 3d gaming. I can play any of the latest games on the highest settings, and the 64Mb's RAM is actually faster than the 128Mb version because the RAM is a faster kind.
This item came up when I purchased the printer....made an assumption that it was the correct item that Amazon was prompting me to purchase. Turned out to be for a different printer, however the good news is that Amazon refunded the full amount to me and I purchased the correct item. All ended wonderful!!
Works great except for remote....unfortunately not all functions on remote work. Amazon did discount for me.
I purchased one of these at a Fry's Electronics, a little over a year later the printer image started to have ghosting vertically down the page. Fry's diagnosis was that the drum was already bad. Unfortunately the design is to include the toner and drum together making it a very expensive consumable. Especially since we had short use of it not even using 500 sheets of paper. My choices are now:A. Spend $40-50 on a "remanufactured" cartridge, refilled in a back alley (people auction empties on Ebay to feed this industry)B. Spend $80-90 on a Canon cartridge that might work for more than a year this timeC. Or spend $199 on the latest Canon Image class laser printer, with the same poor cartridge design.D. Never buy a Canon printer againLives up to what amounts to a disclaimer, "Made in China".
I'm a fan of Olympus and Canon so I was pleasantly surprised to find this to be such a great camera. The view finder is very good, unlike the 5mp 550, the photos are excellent, it's easy to use, has several movie modes and even lets you use a digital zoom is some of those modes. The battery lasts a good length of time and it pretty quick, even in the highest resolution settings. All the reviews I've read state that it preforms better than the Canon and Olympus cameras of the same MP and general size. My only complaint is that it is heavier then the canons I've used. All in all, it is the best in it's class.
I bought this external drive about a week ago (so my review is not that relevent in terms of long term reliability, but I'll come back and edit it if any issues arise). I bought it for extra storage and also for a quick easy way to transfer data from one computer to another.So far, I'm very happy with it - Amazon's shipping was super fast and setting it up was a breeze (literally just plug it in and connect to your computer via USB and you're good to go, my 2 XP based PCs recognized it instantly). It looks good, it's reasonably compact, I haven't had any issues accessing data in terms of speed, and it doesn't seem to run hot or anything like that. It also came at what I'd consider a very fair price considering WD's brand name in data storage.I'd highly recommend this external drive.
Just As it should be. Fast shipping good product no complaints. Chps were new and now have many pictures of the great American whitetail deer.
I opened the box. Followed the instructions perfectly. Not drives. Plugged in power cord and network connection, and powered it on. Should take, according to the instructions, 50 seconds or less to boot up. The light on the front should turn solid when it is ready. It blinked for 1min, 2min, and is still blinking. I was told by tech support from D-link that is should turn solid when ready. The item is evidently defective or something. In the process of returning.I went with this item because of its awesome reviews. Well, I guess you get what you pay for.
This is an inexpensive dvd/cd holder. It was sufficient for my needs. If you want a very sturdy case, this isn't the one you want. For standard storage of dvd's, it's perfect.
I had a difficult time deciding if I should go with a name brand toner cartridge for my HL-5140, but decided to go with the name I trust over a compatible product. I am quite happy with my decision. The instructions for replacing the toner were clear and easy to follow. I placed some newspaper on the floor before attempting the replacement and was glad that I did. There wasn't a lot of waste, but my wife is happy that I saved the carpet from getting toner on it. The print quality was perfect, just as I expected. I highly recommend the Brother TN-570 toner cartridge. It is always a nice feeling when the part ordered fits properly and works as expected.
I bought this camera quite a few years ago and up until recently it was an amazing little camera. I live near the Palo Duro Canyon and constantly took this camera with me on biking/hiking adventures, it also has been to Europe, NYC, and countless roadtrips for snowboarding and sandy beaches. The picture quality was pretty great, but what really stood out for me was the macro setting. Many of my pictures with the macro setting enabled look professional, nearly, and with just the auto setting enabled looked very good. I never encountered any problems despite the camera being set on the ground filled with clay dust or sand, but just this month the lense has stopped focusing correctly. I'm sad to see it go, but for the thousands of shots and countless trips this thing has been on, I can only hope to find one to that will do its job as great as this one did.
I couldnt believe how cheap this duel USB car charger was. I decided it was worth the risk even if it didnt work or broke after a week. I have had it for 2 months and charge an HTC Evo amd an Ipod regularly and it works fantastic. Why spend more when you dont have to?
It's 5 years now since I bought this Pioneer Amplifier and up to now it still works like new...I installed 7 Bose speakers on this amp. and a 200watt Infinity active Subwoofer works really well. All my guest and relatives love to sing and watch movies at my house because of this Sound system. What can I say WOW Pioneer. Woooohoooo.
Purchased this item to repair a failed USB subsystem on a Via-chipset motherboard. Unit installed in 5 minutes, has drivers included in Win XP. Solved internittent hardware problems which have been plaguing this system once and for all. Highly recommended.
lens miscarriage a week of use, broke inside parts of the focus ring, and I had to repair mandarlorlos in my country Uruguay to the Uruguay nikkon technical service, which charged me $ 340 to fix it, since no I have international warranty from the lens, I got a faulty lens and as you know I'm not a U.S. resident Diero this lens I messed up, because they know that it is very expensive to send me back to the U.S. for me change, so the complaint is granted, I hope it does not happen to another foreign buyer, is the only time I have a complaint on amazon, because I always buy all my stuff and I've never had any problems in my other items purchased, take note
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!!!!
Camera bag and accesories were just as described. Was a gift so have not heard how everything is once in use.
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!
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.
got it, ran it, my wife's pc is online at our usual cable modem speeds.
These speakers are amazing for the price. Other than the lower bass response, which is still better than you'd expect from speakers this small, and lower maximum volume, I'd say the sound quality is roughly equivalent to my iHome clock radio dock. The maximum volume with amplification is still respectable and it works just as well with rechargeable batteries (which are typically lower voltage than alkalines) as it does with the USB power adapter.For $5.20 for price and shipping, these are more than worth it.
This scope is very cheaply made. If you can get it for $50, go ahead. I'm looking at fixing one for a local school, and am so far un-impressed with the build quality. I can't believe they sold them originally for $140.
not to mention that it isnt that high priced...this cooling pad for my dell Vista laptop works great...keeps my system nice and cool...does everything i need it to do
This keyboard is ideal for people with RSS injuries. I highly recommend it. True, there is a learning curve and it takes a while to get used to it, but once you do, your wrists and hands will thank you.
Man, I wish I read the other reviews here before I bought this product. Sure enough, just like others have said, this does not work with nVidia motherboards. I spent many hours last night upgrading all my drivers and BIOS to no avail. The problem is the switch becomes confused and typing and mouse activity slow down to a crawl. Tech Support mentioned that a fix will be coming out in a month or two, but the guy I talked to didn't seem very informed to me.It also doesn't work with docking stations, such as the Dell D-Dock. The machine doesn't recognize it exists.Also, in IOGEAR's documentation they say that the switch may not work with keyboards and mice, such as the basic USB scroll mouse. Hmm.At this time don't waste your money. Check the IOGEAR support site to make sure a firmware upgrade is available and it addresses these issues. Once that happens I would be a happy customer.
Nice bag that snuggly fits my laptop. And there's tons fo compartments to store all your things. As a college professor it's a convenient bag to tote around. The strap is fairly comfortable and my only "problem" is that the bag seems a bit bulky at times - but is good overall.
I've had my T30 for about 6 months and have used it extensively. I bought it because it has excellent sound quality. I listen to classical and acoustic music from reference quality recordings and always use high bit rate MP3s using good encoders (LAME 3.97). The earbuds it comes with are about average (crappy) but I use Etymotic ER-6 phones which are absolutely fabulous especially for classical music. The T30 has plenty of power to drive the ER-6 to levels beyond what my ears can handle.The iRiver T30 sounds better than other MP3 players, both subjectively and objectively. I measured the frequency response, noise and distortion and found it to be excellent. With all EQs disabled, frequency response is within 0.5 dB of flat from 20Hz to 20 kHz and within 0.25 dB of flat for most of this range. Noise is below -90 dB and distortion is -70 dB or lower. This is as good as any MP3 player gets.Playing high quality VBR files (LAME 3.97, VBR V0), the T30 goes for about 16 hours with a NiMH AAA 1000mAH rechargeable. Firmware upgrades are smooth & easy and it can operate in UMS mode which works on all operating systems and enables it to be a USB drive for generic file storage. It also records, which I haven't used much but is a nice plus.1 GB isn't enough for anyone's entire music collection, but even with high quality MP3s it's more than enough for the 1 week business trips I take. I reload it with new music for each trip. It transfers files at about 3 MB / second so it takes about 5 minutes to transfer the entire 1 GB.In short - it's compact and durable with the best sound quality you can get in an MP3 player. And it's inexpensive - can be found for well under $100 if you shop around.
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!!
The 1 GB upgrade really speeds up the system, including Windows start-up and shut-down. The hardest part of the process was finding the motherboard manual to determine which PCxx00 chip to use. The second hardest part was opening the case. I had to remove the video card since it was somewhat in the way of my fat fingers, but I basically plugged in the chip and I was done (&lt; 1 minute) The price was the best I could find for 1GB, not to mention free shipping. BTW, the chip type was also printed on the existing RAM chip, so if you don't have your manual handy, pull the old chip and see.
Hey I got this a week er so ago and i luv it it rox i also have the Apple ipod nano tube (very good) i also agree with another kids review u can take it anywhere its so kewl i can take it with me any where and i swear i would forget it was there if it wern't for the music playing.Conclusion-A MUST-HAVE (unless your considering the 5G iPod with video)
I bought this product specifically to drive almost cross-country. It was a perfect device for this. I was able to share photos and home videos with relatives I had not seen in a long time. I was able to listen to the 2000+ songs in my digital library during the drive. I could store my resume for job interviews and plug the device into nearly any computer and it was recognized as an external hard drive. Perfect, right?Almost. TOUCHING the device when not connected to a power supply killed it after less than 2 hours. It was better NOT TO FOWARD a song I was not in the mood for, but to just let it play. TOUCHING the device would mean that until it was powered up again, it was useless. Wish I had known that before a 24 hour drive, of course. But, at the worst, it is a completely recognizable external hard drive for space. At best, it is a fully functional multimedia device with many, many quirks.
The three-legged momopod is just what I've needed. the ordering from three different locations to get one composite product seemed a little confusing tho....
I use the mic for my video camera and it give me a flexibility that I have needed. The quality is good and I love it.
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.
Very nice TV - only complaint is limited PC compatibilty, I had some problems using my HP 9000DV with it, I'm hoping a HDMI cable instead of VGA solves the problem.
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 wasn't expecting too much for this speakers. They are cheap and small, so I though they would have bad quality sound... but thankfully I was wrong, the sound is very good and if you aren't a musician or don't have a hypersensitive ear, it's the perfect solution for you.
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.
This is definitely a USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED reader. I got 17.1 MB/s and the package up "up to 18 MB/s". I was using a Sandisk Extreme III 2GB Compact Flash card. That means you can move 1 GB of data in about 60s. The speed difference between this reader and my USB 2.0 full speed reader is like night and day.A word of caution: USB 2.0 is not necessarily faster that USB 1.x. What you want is USB 2.0 "High Speed", with the high speed being 480 Mbit/s data rate. A device can be USB 2.0 compliant and not be high speed, which is typically the old 12 Mbit/s rate. Many people get confused on this point and think USB 2.0 means the device is faster, but this is not necessarily the case.Rest assured, this Sandisk Extreme Reader is a USB 2.0 high-speed device. If take a lot of pictures and fill up card above the 1 GB level, this beauty will save you lots of time. I am totally satisfied and would highly reccommend this card reader to friends.
There's not enough memory in this unit + other problems. When I tried to return in and purchase a more expensive one from Amazon, Amazon was just HORRIBLE! Since I opened the box, I would lose 50% of the unit price, lose the shipping charges and would pay for the shipping back to Amazon. I now have a unit that I'm VERY UNHAPPY WITH! Beware if you're going to shop with Amazon. I learned and will try to AVOID THEM IN THE FUTURE. Sincerely, Barry
We bought two of these and almost a year later they are both working. They don't get ridiculously hot and have good noise levels. USB can't sustain more than about 13Mbps throughput with large files and throughput tanks with lots of small files. But that is how USB drives performs. I've used many vendors. USB simply isn't a good bus for drives. Firewire(4o0mbps) drive performance is always faster than USB(480mbps). Overhead and latency in USB is big. USB drives are convenient, but not fast. If you want amazing speed and portability, look to eSATA for future needs.We use these drives for backups, with file-by-file syncronization occurring every night for a company. They get worked every night, plus some mid-day backups. Never had an error on either drive.They come with a Y-connector USB cable. External 2.5" USB drives draw more power than *MANY* usb ports will put out. This will cause messages of power surges on USB hubs. This is common across all bus-powered USB external drives. They draw more power than almost any other USB devices. If the power isn't stable enough you will also have difficulty using the drive. It will work, then you'll get messages about "sector errors". Nothing is wrong with the drive--the USB bus isn't giving enough power consistently.To deal with this power issue, Seagate supplys a cable with TWO uSB connnectors. One is DATA+POWER the second is just for drawing POWER. It eats up another USB port, but I find it is often necessary, especially on Laptops. However I have never needed to buy the external AC adaptor. (yeah!) Do note that if you have a un-powered hub plugged into a singel USB port on your PC, that USB port will likely limit the power draw on that single port, so the whole hub is confined to the power spec of a single USB port. Putting a heavy draw power devices on chained hubs can be problematic.
I've been a fan of Microsoft (MS) Ergonomic keyboards since they first came out and this one is the best by far. The only thing I miss between this and the older model is the extra USB ports. Why MS had to take that away I have no idea - they should have kept that. Still having it in black instead of the older white/clay color is nice and the location of all the buttons and the ability to configure shortcut buttons is wonderful. Everything I need is just a finger tip away.I have now had this board for about 4 years and it's still going strong and looks great and the keys still work like new. My last one I had it for several years before it had problems - more my fault than MS's.If you're new to ergonomic keyboards it will take you a little while to get used to using one but now, I have trouble using a standard one. Regular keyboards seem so uncomfortable and awkward to use.Great investment not only because you won't need another for ages but also for your own personal comfort. Your wrists won't trouble you after typing for hours as older regular boards will.
I purchased two of these monitors to replace my old crts. They worked out very well, no issues with bad pixels at all, color looks good... I've been using them for almost 4 months now and have had no issues.
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.
my dads sirius one stopped working. found exact model on amazon and replaced the old one and worked and works great. highly recommend.
Got my Ipod Photo 60GB 1 week ago from [...] Have been playing with it since.I love it.Box contains:- Ipod photo 60, AC Adapter and USB cable for charging/connect.Bought:-Ipod Case - Belkin Sports Skin($12.54) @ walmart store..cheapest at the best price...other cases with same silicone were ridiculously $29.99 and up...!- Apple Audio-video cable from Apple Store...(other cables dont work, tried it. Bestbuy, Target and CircuitCity had not heard of this cable..can u believe it...Bestbuy said 3 yrs. they have not heard it...take our audio cables instead...no video..anyway!).- Apple camera connector @ Amazon- Car Cassette adapter @ Amazon (later found walmart has it cheaper!)- Griffin Ear Jams @ Amazon...(Apple headphones are useless without this!...you need this!)Hope this helps any one trying to decide on an MP3 player.And oh yes...No other MP3 player comes close to the simplicity and ease of use of Ipod....researched a lot of mp3 players....the only close runner-up was Toshiba Gigabeat....but realized later that an Ipod is after all an Ipod...About Podcasting and Ipods - a combination made in heaven.All in all love it!.
First, this is my 3rd Canon digital camera. I also have owned Canon film cameras. This is the first time I have had a problem with a Canon camera.I noticed that the battery life was very short from the day I received the A570IS camera - early December, 2007. This problem only got worse to the point that whether the rechargeable batteries were NEW or not so new (but good batteries I have been using in my Canon S2IS) the red battery light would come on after a relatively small number of pictures had been taken (the LED screen would not be usable, but I could snap a picture using the viewer). If I left charged batteries in the camera and turned it off, by the next morning the low battery indicator would come on. I called Canon support and the techie suggested I clean the battery contacts - first with a pencil eraser and, if that didn't help, by using a small amount of alcohol on a q-tip. I ended up trying both of these techniques and they helped some, but I still have the same problem with the battery light coming on after taking a relatively few shots. When I took the "low batteries" out of the A570IS and tested them, they would show that they were almost fully charged. Next I took 4 of these batteries that would not work in my Powershot A570IS because of "low battery" and put them in my Canon S2IS. The S2IS camera worked fine with these same batteries and did not show "low battery". Therefore, I knew it was not the batteries and that the problem was with the camera. I was all set to send it to Canon for repair, but the techie suggested I return it to the vendor. So, on Monday 1/21 I contacted Amazon to exchange the camera and by Thursday 1/24 I had the replacement camera. I have not had time to check out the battery life, but am hopeful based on my past experience with Canon. I found it surprisingly easy to work with both Canon and Amazon support to resolve my issues (fingers crossed).
Here's my experience with D-Link and this router: The router stopped working after two weeks. Tech support said it was dead. It could only be exchanged or repaired, not refunded. The exchange/repair process required that the router be returned with an RMA. The RMA required that everything that came with the router be returned or there would be charges for the unreturned parts. The items and charges are as follows and are from the RMA email I received:1 x DIR-6551 x Bottom Foot(Stand) ($5.00)1 x Ethernet Cable ($10.00)3 x Antenna ($15.00)1 x Mounting Kit (Routers,APs & Small Switches) ($3.00)1 x CD ($12.00)1 x AC Power Adapter ($25.00)1 x Copy of Proof Of PurchaseOnce D-link received the router it would then at D-link's discretion either be repaired or replaced. The repaired or replaced router would then be sent UPS ground. All this time, the customer is without a router.The router itself, when it did work, required technical support as the installation disk that was provided with it did not itself work properly. The technician had a difficult time solving the problem and gave nonsense advice. He also got the serial number wrong. This had to be corrected by another call and wait on hold before the RMA was issued.D-Link is another one of those "our product, your problem" companies. Shop elsewhere.
This cable is amazing !! Them signals go flyin' through six feet of undoubtably the highest quality wire known to man. My neighbors see the smile on my face and I proceed to sing the praises of my brand new VGA cable. My life is now full. It even feeds the dog at night for me !
This product is made of tyvek type material, which is indestructable. It's a great storage media for organizing and storing your CD's, as you can insert a customized label into the little space at the top, which is provided in the box with the sleeves. I just wish these included labels were loadable into the printer, but all in all, a great product!
The printing quality is good, but that's the only positive thing I can say. There's no place to leave paper in the printer, the indicator about which side of the paper to have in the "up" position is misleading, leading two a complete mess as you waste ink printing the wrong side of the paper. Even worse, it only allows you to plug in proprietary devices: Try to plug your USB storage device or any non-Canon device into it and it tells you it's incompatible. I got a $[...] rebate and it's still not worth it.
This is a magnificant lens! I'm still learning this beast, but I certainly don't regret buying it. With the 2X teleconverter on a sturdy tripod, it gives me an effective focal lengh of 1300mm (500 X 2 X 1.3 - conversion factor for the Canon 1D Mk III) - you'd have even more focal length with a camera with a larger conversion factor - 1.6 for cameras like the 30D, but in most instances that would be too much FL. With out the 2X TC, the AF is lightning fast, and even with it it's pretty fast. You only get the use of the center sensor with the 2X, so if you're working small subjects like humming birds, it works well to focus on the eye, lock focus and recompose. With a little practice, this lens will give you amazing sharpness. If you're a serious bird photographer, this will be your favorite super telephoto. It's lighter and cheaper than the 600 f/4 and you're only giving up 100mm. I've only been using this lens for a week, and I absolutely love it!
I purchased this product but returned it because I already had a protective cover with the iSnug arm band. I did not need both. However, I found that the iSnug carrying case was durable and well worth the money... I am still waiting to be credited for my return...
Well thought out design. The instruction book is fine, but doesn't tell you when to load the disks on setting up the computer.I'm a PC user for years, so I really enjoyed this MAC. I could have done without all the games and toys (music, etc.) The tiny video camera startled me at first.
The LensPEN is a great lens cleaning pen, however, don't rely on it alone for cleaning heavy smudging or fingerprints. It's strength is using the brush end to remove dust and small particles and the other end to remove small smudges or fingerprints. This is more of a touch up cleaner to use right before you shoot or if you've accidentally touched the lens while you're shooting. If you have heavy cleaning to do on a very dirty lens, consider lens cleaning solution and a microfiber cleaning ragZeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cloths Wipes 200corMicrofiber Lens Cleaning Cloth By Apex Healthcare ProductsorPurosol All Natural Lens Cleaner 4oz.. If you have particles like dirt or sand that need to be cleaned, definitely don't use this product first. Use a blower brush to remove those particles to prevent scratching, then use this for final cleaningAdorama Blower Brush - Small. Overall, a great product for light to medium cleaning!
I bought the Sony Clie S360 after many hours of research - both online and at BestBuy (actually trying out various features) and this is by far the best sub-$[money]PDA around. In comparing all the features that I was looking for, the Clie S360 either matches or beats the pants off similarly priced Palm and Handspring offerings. Here's my comparison:Screen size: Clie & Visor are bigger than the new Palms (I don't like the shape or screen size of the new Palms - make sure you see one in your hand before buying a Palm - the display is no good)Display (readability/clarity): Clie is by far the easiest to read in the dark (by operating the backlit display) and in bright light; crisp displayMemory: Clie is 16 MB, Palm and Handspring under $[money]are 8MB (more RAM = more applications/programs you can store!)Price: no higher than the other two (I bought mine new for $1[money])Performance: Same processor or better than the other twoApplications/Compatibility: Same Palm OS hence same as the other twoHotsync, IR beaming, Memory stick upgrades etc: Can do all these and everything the other two canBattery: BIG difference here: both handspring and Palm run on AAA batteries - major headaches + expensive. The Clie has a RECHARGEABLE Lithium-ion battery. Battery life is pretty good, by the way - I use it for a 2-3 hours total each week and it only drops to 60-70% - once a week I just plug it in and in less than half an hour it's done!"But wait there's more": The Clie has everything the other two have PLUS it has a new jog dial wheel on the side, which is GREAT for scrolling (page up - page down) and toggling sideways. If you are like me and can't surf the web without the 'scroll' wheel on your mouse, you will love the jog dial. Once you use it, you'll wonder why the others haven't thought of this before!In summary, I can't think of why anyone would prefer the Handspring Neo or Visor or the Palm m100-125 to the Clie S360. The more I use it, the more uses I find for it in day to day life (apart from just appointments, reminders, address book etc.) This is the best entry-level PDA money can buy!
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've seen memory sticks in stores but until you actually hold one, it's hard to grasp just how small these things are. They compare it to a stick of gum but that's actually overstating the size of the thing. These are TINY. I popped it into my VAIO and was transferring data between the laptop and card immediately. I use it now as my primary data storage source for my personal files. The price on this thing is amazing. I'm hoping they come out with a 1GB version in the near future but for day-to-day use, this thing is amazing.
The body of this case is sturdy, all right, but the nylon zipper isn't up to the challenge. It's easy to stress the zipper because when you open this case it won't lie flat unless you push the zipper tab impossibly far into the spine with the tips of your fingers. But this isn't even how my zipper failed, because it failed from a closed position. Once the zipper splits, it absolutely fails to self-heal -- no matter how carefully you re-mate it, it will split again in an instant. Now I have about 100 CDs that I have no secure home for until I buy a replacement case.
While I haven't used one of the batteries from this most recent order, I have used the same brand before. I have used rechargeable Ni-Hydride AA batteries in the past but my camera likes the CR-V3 the best and Duracell always performs.
A multi-purpose / multi-dimensional air tight carrying case with an innovative padding system which allows various products to be custom seated, sealed and protected - from SLR cameras, pistols, to musical instruments.
Just perfect for my needs. Easy to operate and I love being able to print the pics rite away.Was happy to find it on Amazon as I had dropped mine and broken it.
We purchsed this for our bedroom. Easy set up, fantastic picture quality, great size - more square as opposed to the rectangular format of a lot of the LCD's nowadays(we prefer this size over the replacement model which came out this year and is rectanglar).
Dell sold me a system that was incompatible. After an attempt at replacement that didn't work, and took longer than 21 days to accomplish, they gave me a very hard time about returning and charged me a penalty of 10% restocking and I had to pay for return shipping. Take my advice and don't buy a Dell product.
I've used the maxell CD-340 cleaner in my car and home players (two of them -- one a recorder where I've cleaned its mirror too) for 10 years and they've never failed. These things don't do much; you stick it in, listen to some jingoism and a pleasing voice on the first track, then advance to the cleaning track and wait for 20 seconds while a continuous beep ensures you turn the volume way down. Afterward, your lens is clean. That's all there is to it.Why does the lens have to be cleaned? I can't answer that since I've never seen one. In the cassette era, I bought a clumsy plug-in electrical wand with a metal probe that I had to physically touch to my recording and playback heads (on reel-to-reel players too) to demagnitize them. Apparently all that tape going through left some kind of magnetic charge behind that would foul the signal at some point. It's questionable whether the gadget I owned ever actually worked, unlike this product, which works every time.There's no such issue with the digital CD lens cleaner. This disk has some encoded voice commands and about a dozen little brushes the protrude about 1/8 of an inch from the surface of the disk. I guess the disk spins and the brushes rub off the bad stuff from the CD lens. If there's another explanation, I'd like to hear it. It works every time.Unfortunately, the thing this product won't do is eliminate age from cranky car CD players. I've owned a couple GM models where the player had to be replaced and the player in my 2006 Chevy Malibu is becoming increasingly wearisome. It has a habit of failing to play disks that are thicker than the norm. You'd think there would be a standard in the digital industry but there is not. Sometime spinning my maxell CD-340 arrests this behavior but typically it does not. I usually have to burn myself a homemade disk on a maxell CD-R blank diskMaxell 32x CD-R For Music - 30 Spindleto get the recalcitrant player to spin the music.As for the cleaner, it works in spades every time. Buy with confidence for that purpose.
The product was exactly as described and shipped to me within the time frame it said it would. I would buy again
I lost my last iPod and had to replace it. I bought this one and I am happy with the ease of reconnecting and downloading my stored data. Great machine!
Garmin eTrex Legend CX Color Mapping Handheld GPSWOW Are we enjoying this product. I already own two Garmin GPS products and this is truly a LEGEND. It is very easy to use and the screen is just right. It pin points our position everytime so it is right up todate no matter where we are. We went to a remote area of Georgia hunting and we were able navigate easily. I truly recommend this product.
My title says it all. Opened the box, tried it, the CD player did not work at all... returned it.
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.
Seemed a bit cheaper feeling than I expected. There were a few hairs on the brush that were longer than the rest but nothing a bit of trimming with a scissor couldn't fix.
I was plesantly surprised at the sound quality of these headphones. It is rich and full and you can pick out a lot of different insturments across the tonal spectrum. They perhaps do not look the best and do not have the best comfort. But well worth 5 stars for the price. I am going to be using them at work, and they were an excellent choice.Update 11/17. My original review I have left intact above. A couple of weeks ago these developed crackling, then one side went out entirely. In spite of multiple efforts, that side has remained in-operable, hence the new 2 star rating. I wanted to leave the above review here, because, any product is capable of having some that end up not working for long. But for most of the products I buy that is not my experience. So I wanted to update what happened with mine and for whatever it is worth that was my exprience with the smallest possible sample size of 1.
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.
Love the scanner. Used it frequently in my photo business with XP. Unable to do anything but basic scans w/o pro mode in Vista or Windows 7. Very upset Epson refuses support this product with current drivers. I know they want to force an upgrade to a new scanner. But why should I? Paid good $$$ for a premium product I cannot use with current OS's. Wake up Epson. Support you products. May look into other options when I can afford another high end scanner.
What more can be said?Simple to use, but reliability does not bode well for reducing stress.
This printer performs as I've always expected from other printers made by Seiko-Epson... it's awesome! The print quality is outstanding, speed is great, and the ink quality is superb. I love the photo paper cutting feature and the individual ink tanks.
Monitor performs as expected and price was very good. Am pleased with value.
UGH! We purchased this item in December, and it was defective. We had to go through Philips directly to get a replacement, and it has been a NIGHTMARE.First you have to call Philips and get a case# assigned to you. Then, AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE, you have to FedEx the unit back to them in Arkansas (and get insurance on it, too). Then you don't hear back from them, and have to call constantly to track them down. Don't even bother trying to fax them because their fax number never picks up.They received my defective unit on Jan. 21st--I have the FedEx tracking number to prove it--but they still haven't updated their records to reflect that. They said it takes 10 full business days to hit their records, and then another 5 to 10 business days after that for me to get my replacement unit. Meanwhile, I have nothing from them in writing that says they will replace my unit in that time frame...I have to "trust them" that it will show up on my case# eventually. In the meantime, I have endured the inconvenience and expense, and will not receive a replacement until a full month after I returned it.I will never purchase another Philips product again!
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
What you see in the picture is exactly what you get. It shipped quickly and works great!
I've been a PC user for years and got fed up with the constant problems, so I made the jump to the iMac. After 4 weeks, I awoke to what some call The White Screen of Death and called Apple support. After an hour of button-pushing to no avail, the tech told me I would need to take the computer to an authorized service center. The nearest was 50 miles away. They couldn't really explain what happened, but they reformatted my hard drive, erased my data and billed me $77, even though I purchased a 3 year warranty, since "it wasn't a hardware problem." 3 weeks later, the hard drive has crashed again. Maybe it's bad luck or a bad Apple, but don't expect a panacea. If you live in a major metropolitan area, it might not be too much of a hassle, but make sure to back everything up. The visual design of this machine is truly beautiful. I just wish the computer would work.I'm writing this review on an HP Pavilion laptop that I've have for 7 months without problem.
lived up to claim...out of box but and unused which it was still in the wrapper.
I love the value of the product, works like new and lasts a long time. Great price for the products that performs like original.
I AM PLEASED WITH THIS CHARGER. IT IS JUST AS STATED. IT IS NICE TO BE ABLE TO NOT HAVE MY COMPUTER TO CHARGE MY IPOD. WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL.
I've tried a player that sucks up the battery in no time. The amount of days I listened to this player with one AAA battery (for several hours a day) is simply remarkable. It has great FM reception, good sound quality, and it is very user friendly. I was amazed to receive such a great quality product at this low quality price. I must admit, I am impressed.
Item as described perfect addition to my audio equipment. Highly recommended if you are looking for improvement to sound quality.
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.
This product labeled as a 4x dvd-r is incorrectly labeled. I ordered it and returned it twice because Amazon sent me the 8x dvd-r. If they don't have a 4x in stock they should NEVER substitute with another format. These do NOT work in all DVD burners. Very inconvenient and a waste of time waiting for the item
headsets with my cellphone, bluetooth and otherwise, and found them lacking. My biggest problem was sound quality and connectivity while on the move and the loud road noise I get in my Scion. While reluctant to use a wired headset with a boom, I relented after reading reviews here. The normal user won't want to walk around with this on and you may get some looks while in the car. It's been a great product and a heck of a deal for the price.
Fast install, easy to use and impressive manf. service (concurrent & active modem monitoring).
The product that was sent was misordered. It should have been the 2 GB SanDisk Micro memory card.Permission was secured to return the card. It was returned in the original package plus an additional envelope. It has now been about three weeks since it was returned via the US Postal Service. The vendor has not acknowledged receipt of the item.
This was the best price I could find on this cord. I am very happy with my purchase.
At first, I liked this printer. After a while, I found out that it cannot print certain pdf files (I am using windows XP). Just some pdf files, not all. Strange. The printer will make that noise, as if paper is about to come out, but nothing is printed, and no paper is coming out. Updated driver, same problem. Contacted so-called customer service, send them the problematic pdf file, which by the way can be printed to a HP printer. They told me to update driver, which I have already told them that I have done. Few days later, they told me to try a Lexmark driver. Each response from them is a one-liner. The Lexmark driver didn't help (it is making progress, a blank page will come out, using the samsung driver there isn't a blank page). I pleaded with them to just print the pdf file I sent them, instead of these back-and-forth. Dude, you get what you paid for. If Samsung wants to catch Sony, they have a way to go. So now I have this printer that might or might not print, greaaaaat!
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!
wife says "i want a b*se for the bedroom" i think "$5** is a little pricey for an alarm clock" research led me to this BA radio/alarm and glad i found it.Xmas morning the gift is unwrapped and wife says "sure is heavy" i say "wait till you hear it" plug and play and wife says "that sounds great"easy to set up and use. sounds great. nice and small so didn't have to buy a bigger bedside table. wife is happy, i am happy, hope your new year is happy :)
I bought this printer when it first came out on the market and could not ben happier with it. For a printer in this price range, it is fast, affordable to run (especially if you use re-furbished toners) and does just about everything!I would recommend this printer to anyone who has a home based business or a teacher. Some months I used the machine quite heavily, other months not so much, but it always stood up!We are so happy with it that when we were ready to upgrade to our colour printer, we just bought a newer colour version of the same printer.
If you have doubts about getting a TiVo, find a friend who has one! To use it is to love it. To own one is divine.
this is a amazing iPod i got one for christmas and the review will compare the iPod Photo with the iPod videoMemory:the 30 GB video is very capable in storage but video will take up more data and will limit the song & photo.Battery:Apple claims that the video has longer battery life than the Photo but when you watch video it will wear down the battery faster than songs or photo slideshow.video: (applies to iPod video only) many people will think "oh i bet the video won't be very good i'll wait for a later version" THINK AGAIN! the video capability is as good as a TV exept of course a smaller screen.Thinness: if you took the photo and just cut it in half that would be the iPod video thinness.Accessories: i recommend getting a case immediatly and a cable (that i do not no the name of) will connect the iPod to your TVthat concludes the review my take is buy it. but if you buy it from [...] you can laser engrave your iPod
First off this is my 3rd Garmin GPS. I purchased a C340 for myself and my girlfriend and then after reading some of the positive reviews for the C580 I decided to purchase it and give my C340 to my daughter. What a mistake that was. I can't really knock the unit while it works. But after 6 months of usage my original unit decided to die. I tried to power it on and it was just dead. Now comes the part that I dreaded and that was to contact the Garmin support. I called around 4pm one day and was given an estimated wait time of 30 minutes which turned out to be 60+. Ok so not everyone can estimate. I got a guy who obviously was having a bad day and proceeded to describe my problem. I was then asked to do several tasks that I had already tried a number of times. With the same result. He then gave me a RMA and asked me to return my "new" unit for repair. I received the replacement "Factory Refurbished" unit about a week after and wasn't too keen on it being a refurb but gave it a chance. The GPS worked fine but when I tried to get the bluetooth function working it would display "Enabling Bluetooth" then die. I would then have to power down the unit to get out of the screen. I called the Garmin support line again and waited about 40 minutes for a tech. He then asked for my email and sent me a few things to try and ways to reset the device. I downloaded several versions of the software for bluetooth and all of them failed. A version of the bluetooth firmware actually caused the unit to digress even further. I contacted Support again and he gave me a RMA and asked me to send the unit back....again.I got another "Factory Refurbished" unit sent to me about a week and a half later. This time it was dead out of the box. I actually started laughing. The Garmin product support was worse than anything I had ever dealt with and that goes for Microsoft or even Verizon cause when you get those clowns they actually help you. It took me close to an hour to get another real person on the phone. This time Katy was the rep. I explained all that had happened and that I was ready to take all of my Garmin products and run them over with my truck(I also have a handheld Garmin Etrex Vista). She asked me to do another reset of the unit and when nothing happened she told me to hold on and talked to her supervisor. When she go back on she asked me to send the unit back to Garmin and that they were going to send me a "New" Garmin Nuvi 780 as a replacement for the C580 and for my going through hell over the past 6 weeks. Its 3/25/09 and I have to send back the unit, which they're paying for this time, by the way. I also have to have them transfer a "Lifetime Map" Update License I purchased for the C580. That should be fun ya think? I'll keep you posted.
I ordered these for my SanDisc because the reviews were better than for the foldable version, and they ARE marvelous. The volume control on the cord is nice since I don't have to fiddle with the MP3 controls when I already have it on my belt. The downside is I want to carry the MP3 back and forth to work so that I have it there and at home, but carrying the headphones is a pain since they're so large. The MP3 fits in a pocket of my purse, but the headphones require that I carry a separate canvas bag which is a hassle. I'll probably break down and buy a second pair so I have one at work and one at home.
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.
I really like this FM transmitter. I bought it to work with my iphone. It works perfectly, has plenty of stations, and was reasonably priced. The only thing I had a problem with was that I wished the cord was a little longer so you could put the iphone/ipod on the seat when charging or playing. For the money a great choice.
Bought the card for my Palm Tungsten T. So far so good. Have been using it for music. I love it! Also, fast shipping and smooth transaction.
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 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 is a good protector in a strong case. The purchase also includes areplacement of any damaged equipment whis is a plus.
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 these based upon a recommendation from my sister and positive reviews on Amazon and I'm really happy with the purchase.I was looking for a simple way to allow me to transmit music from my iPod or, in the case of a movie or game, from my TV. Right now, I don't have the $$ for a surround sound and won't invest in an installed system right now. So, I ordered these units.They were delivered as promised and I had them plugged in and working in less than 5 minutes. These units are really straight forward, work well, and deliver decent sound quality.I would like a remote for my ipod to change the music integrated with this system but that's on the wish list. These units are indoor/outdoor so it's nice to be able to take one to the garage while playing with the kids or cleaning out the car and/or garage.A nice 4 stars for these.
I got this TV for our RV. I wall mounted it on a folding arm mount. It offers 12v power input for use when AC isn't available. The DVD player works great right out of the box, as does the card reader. It also plays jpg CD's etc. Setup is simple. Absolutely no problems in the few months I have had it. I love this TV for my application.
I've been using this trackball for the last 4 years and the RF receiver finally died last month. After some research, it seems there's still no better choice in terms of ergonomic design (the legendary Microsoft trackball explorer being off market for quite some time), so I ended up ordering this one again. Below's my list of pros and cons and a short HOWTO for use under Linux* Pros1. Ergonomic design.2. Smooth trackball experience and more than enough programmable buttons.3. Being wireless. Seems no big deal when you have it, but I sure missed it when I used a wired mouse waiting for my new trackman to arrive.* Cons0. Over priced. But hey, I still ordered a second one.1. Slow pointer motion, especially in an era prevailed by 2000dpi laser mice. Remediable under Linux by setting a proper `acceleration' (will come back to this later)2. Position of the scroll wheel (and the Cruise Control/lock buttons). This is my only beef with this trackball. The design seems to encourage resting one's hand on the pinky side of the palm, but in order to do that, you'll be using your middle (and probably also index) fingers to roll the marble, and the scroll wheel is a little hard to reach. If you use the wheel a lot, you'll end up resting your hand on your wrist which is not very ergonomic.* A short HOWTO use it under Linux:a) For all the (extra) buttons to be recognized, you need to enable INPUT_EVDEV in your kernel config, and use the xf86-input-evdev driver of X.b) At this stage, the two cruise control buttons still trigger incessant wheel-scrolling events -- check with `xev' if you don't know what I mean. To make those two function as standalone buttons, you'll need a program called `lomoco' (short for LOgitech MOuse COntrol), usually available in your distro's repository. Now invoke `lomoco --no-sms' to release the CC buttons. With xf86-input-evdev 1.9, they'll be assigned to button events 11 and 12 by default (may vary with different versions of evdev so check with `xev')Now you can use programs like `xbindkeys' to bind arbitrary functions to all these buttons.btw, you can use `xmodmap' to remap the button event assigned to each physical button. This may prove useful occasionally, e.g., Firefox v2 uses button events 6/7 for back/forward, but v3 uses 8/9 instead. xf86-input-evdev v1.2 maps the back/forward (physical) buttons to 6/7, but v1.9 maps them to 8/9. So if you want to pair up FF2 with evdev 1.9, or FF3 with evdev 1.2, you'll need xmodmap.c) To compensate for the low DPI, you can use `xset' to set an appropriate acceleration to the pointer motion. The idea is to remain precise when you roll the marble slowly but increase the stride if you roll faster. With `xset m 5/3 0', for example, I can move across a 1920x1200 screen under a flick of finger without losing the ability to do pixel by pixel motion.
I have had the Koss SB40 headset for over one month now. I use the headset with my Amateur Radio station,(VK3AX) it is exremely comfortable (not a problem while wearing glasses the pads are comfortable and resilient.The acoustic performance is, in all aspects: Excellent, balance (Acoustic & physical) is extremely comfortable, bass response is all one could want. Acoustic signal level is very good (meaning that you do not have to turn up the volume (gain) control which indicates that the earpiece transducers (speakers) have good sensitivity.Plenty of audio for relativly low drive level. The dynamic microphone has good sensitivity and performs best when well away from the mouth (which reduces the proximity effect of too much low frequency coupling).The headset cable is rugged & well anchored to the RH side likewise, the mic cable is well anchored to the LH earpiece; the Mic boom is not too stiff in adjustment, but stays in place over hours of use.Considering the overall package the Koss SB40 represents outstanding value for $ & amazon's delivery charges using USPS are without doubt LOWEST COST! 5/5.
It cools very wellI have 3.0ghz core 2 duo oc to 3.6ghz it cools it with no problems regardless if idling or gaming.Make sure u get good thermal paste and you should be all set
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.
My only regret about purchasing the Garmin Streetpilot C340 is that I didn't purchase it much sooner. The step by step features and the calling out of each street name when it is time to turn is exactly what I needed to get to visit some places that I am not familiar with, either in my area or out of town. The only oddity is that it will take you to the closest route, which is usually off of the freeway and I like the freeway, but Mapquest will do the exact same thing if you go to their site for instructions. I am very pleased and won't leave home without it!
This is really low-end logitech keyboard, but the quality is great at this best. If you do not want to spend more on a keyboard, this is your choice.
Superioe lens kit that is a must to have...big difference from the 55-200mm lens that came with the camera kit. I do a lot of sport photography, mainly auto racing, and this lens completed the full package of what was needed for me at the track. The price which included the cleaning kit and filter along with the lens beat out othe rplaces that was just selling the lens. Don't pass it up.
This product is wonderful. It charges quickly and the battery holds the charge. This is our second one as we misplaced the first one.
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!!
The charger and batteries were purchased for a Canon camera that rapidly goes through AA Alkaline batteries. So far, after several weeks of use, the Sony batteries are keeping their charge as expected. A great alternative to Canon's battery re-charge system.
(Excuse any mis-spellings)Upon hooking these puppies up I was immediately disappointed by the quality. However, I invited my friend over who is exceptionally good at EQ. We got the speakers sounding DESCENT on my computer but it was still poor. The main issue I had was that every time the bass hit on the sub it would take the sound away from all the speakers. It was almost like the power int he sub reduced the power to the speakers every time it hit. This sounded HORRIBLE! We gave up on the PC and went to the PS3. After putting the setting on the speakers to "PLII Music" the PS3 sounded AMAZING! We were just blown away at the quality of the sound. We went through every game I owned and played it for about 30 min. We then decided to give the PC another try with our new friend(the PLII Music Setting). After about an hour of tweaking EQ we got it sounding just right. The bass no longer reduces speaker volume. It sounds pretty dang good right now. We might keep messing with it but all in all, after a few hours of tweaking, these speakers are an awesome buy. Just don't be shocked when they suck at first!
Bought the HDTV in conjuntion with a DVD player. Both item sare rated amoung the highest in Consumer Reports and the price officered was the lowest bar none.
I recently purchased this voice recorder because I am the note taker for one of my graduate courses and I needed something I could count on working well. This voice recorder has replaced my old tape recorder that had so much background noise it took me several hours to decipher a single lecture. With this little gem I feel like I am sitting in the lecture all over again.I was worried about its performance because many of the questions asked are not repeated by the professors, so you have to be there to hear them. With this recorder the questions asked in the back (approx. 30 feet away) are recorded well. I might have to turn up the volume when listening to it, but that is hardly a problem. Keep in mind that I am only recording for one 2.5 hour class on SP mode, so I am getting the highest quality recording possible with the least amount of recording time.Switching between menu items is easy to do. Plus the instruction booklet has very simple directions. I agree with the other reviews that the overall appearance is attractive, yet discrete and the buttons are solid which is nice for the many years of use it will be getting.
The Griffin FM transmitter works so poorly that is not worth buying.Prior to buying it, I bought the Kennsington FM transmitter. It works very well and wanted another one for our other car. The Kennsington model I had was discontinued, so I bought the Griffin. BIG MISTAKE. There is so much static with the Griffin FM transmitter, that it's not worth having and you are better off listening to the radio. Save your money!
I continue to be very pleased with the sound quality from this Center Channel Speaker. I use it in a 5.1 surround sound configuration and didn't know what I was missing until I hooked it up. Recommended
There's nothing better than sitting in your favorite easy chair with these headphones in the dark, stone cold drunk, and listening to Sisqo's "Thong Song" on repeat, over an over. These headphones reveal more details, so sounds from recordings are now reproduced that were once unnoticed, like the missing period after the Dr on a Dr Pepper can. I've had these cans for a couple years from now, so I can speak from experience, much like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it. I mean the sound is fantastic. I checked out Halloween sound effects Vol 2 from the library, and the whole CD had an eerie, surreal quality, just like when you're on vacation in another city and Jeopardy comes on at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30. Unfortunately, while listening to these headphones, outside noise comes in. That reminds me of a time while listening to the Thong Song, my cat Brutus knocked over a potted plant with his tail, which completely smashed on impact after colliding head-on with one of my indoor garden gnomes. I was so angry I jumped straight up, just like a maggot when you fry it in hot grease. What was I talking about again? Oh yeah, can't recommend these headphones enough.
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.
I think back to when I only had USB 1.1 and wonder how I ever got along. This card shipped fast, arrived in great shape, and installed with no problems. It required no software or configuration on my XP computer. All my USB 2.0 accessories are now lightning fast. This speed bump will delay my purchase of a new computer for at least a couple of years, and it was so inexpensive and easy!
I've used mine for two years so far and gotten alot of mileage out of it. What I really love is that it doesn't require special software to download pictures. When we go to visit, we can just plug in the camera with the USB cable, treat it as a removable disc, and transfer our pictures to our hosts computer before we leave. One downside is that the viewfinder doesn't quite frame the picture accurately. For close-ups, I have to turn on the LED screen or I cut off half of the face...
It functions, but it way too short to be functional. I bought it because I thought the color was cute and I didn't think too much beyond that.
I use the mouse with my IBM thinkpad which has build-in bluetooth. I use the mouse without using the hub, and it works well, only that I can't use the file-switching button (all other buttons work well). Now, I can use the mouse without plugging anything to my laptop, and used the hub just for charging the battery! The only thing I don't like is that the mouse looks extremely big for my slim laptop. Other than that, it is perfect!
If you want the full hard core review of this camera you need to be looking somewhere like [...] because there's far more to this camera than a normal user will ever meet.Having said that we are left with just the little bits and pieces a normal user would use.The camera is actually a little smaller than optimal for a person with average sized hands, the little finger of the right hand has nowhere to sit and the EOS10D actually feels better. But in normal use you won't notice this. The viewfinder is small, in many cases you just have to trust that it really has done a good job of focus because there isn't enough image for you to see for yourself. I find it quite difficult to be certain that I even have the camera level. It's also not the brightest viewfinder you ever saw.Battery life is very good, even powering an image stabilized lens, I just filled a 1Gb card on a single battery, that's a few hundred images and the battery still isn't showing low.Dust has been a small issue, there are cameras now that will clean their own sensor but this isn't one. I eventually found a good hand air blower. You can not use canned air or a brush to clean the sensor, either can damage the camera badly. Once I got the dust off, it was there from new, it has remained clean. So maybe it's not that much of an issue. I use Tokina 24-200, Canon 50mm and Sigma 80-400 OS EX lenses, so I do change the lens fairly often, so perhaps dust isn't that big an issue.Switch on is unbelievably fast, slow switch on times have cost me numerous shots with other cameras, with the 20D the camera is on by the time you realize the switch has clicked into place. Speaking of which, on a camera with excellent ergonomics the on-off switch is about the only thing that doesn't come to hand well, but it's not a factor in normal use. Just not perfect.Low light performance has been excellent, the camera will shoot at 800 or even 1600 ASA with no apparent noise. You can even configure it to use 3200ASA, but you get significant noise effects with some faint horizontal lines and grain like effects, though I was shooting under sodium light. Even at 3200ASA the pictures are better than with fast print film under similar conditions.You do need to be mindful that the exposure controls on this camera really do do what they say, you need to keep your eye on the shutter speed and aperture to get the shot you think you want, this isn't an instant camera that will just make the most of it. Most of the time the idiot modes, sport or scenic or whatever, will actually do a good job of picking the right settings. If you are in a hurry then use the built in functions. For example, in sports mode it switches to predictive autofocus, shutter priority and continuous shooting, which are all good choices.The autofocus is excellent, however in programmed modes you need to pay attention to which of the focus zones it has actually selected. If there is something closer to you than the subject you may need to select the correct focus point, fortunately this is very easy to do, you can hit the control and then select the focus point using the joystick, both with your right thumb.Another minor irritation to me is that if you are using the fully auto mode, which does a very good job of most things, it will sometimes select the flash even though the autofocus should tell it that the subject is way out of range. Perhaps I expect too much?Picture quality? Well, unless you have an absolutely perfect lens and need to make 36" wide posters you are unlikely to find that the camera is a limiting factor. I'm actually waiting to see an Epson R1800 because the current generation of printers can't reproduce the quality I have available with this camera and my lenses.The built in flash is inadequate and the flash metering is soometimes poor, I was taking pictures near a road recently and whenever a reflective sign was in shot the picture was under exposed. Recharge times are pretty poor too, but I think the built in flash should be regarded as an emergency or backup method only, if you are serious then you need a serious flash. I'll be adding either the Speedlite 580EX or a Metz 54 flash in the near future.I'll also be adding an L-series lens in place of the Tokina, the Tokina is OK, but not good enough for my brothers wedding.Would I buy it again? Sure. Will I trade for the next great EOS digital to come on the scene? Unlikely. Maybe if it has a larger viewfinder and a 35mm sensor, but this camera already does way more than I need.
I needed a new cord for my skycaddie. The one I received is in great condition and arrived very quickly.
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.
DON'T BUY ANY ZUNE/MICROSOFT PRODUCT!! I'm still looking at a blank Zune screen and a worthless device because Microsoft refuses to admit there is a problem with Zune as of 12/31/08. Don't trust Microsoft, and don't buy Zune unless you just want to throw your money away!! I've never been a Mac person, but now it's time to change!
I find this keyboard impossible to type on. The keys have a cheap plastic feel unlike the earlier MS ergonomic keyboards. It has the mushy feel of a plate full of overcooked spaghetti. As soon as I find a decent replacement this mistake will be shot in the head to put it out of its and my misery.
The TRENDnet bluetooth adapter installs easily and has a nice interface for connecting your bluetooth devices. I use it for downloading pictures from our camera phone -- the process is simple and efficient. I quickly have the photos moved to the directory I want on the computer.
This is a replacement for an identical mouse that one of my kids took off to his own place--and with good reason.I gave up using a traditional mouse years ago, because I found such critters to be fussy and inaccurate. I've used a number of trackballs since, and this is still my favorite. It is compact and ergonomic. It can be set to several degrees of accuracy in tracking. And it is completely intuitive, in ways I found a traditional mouse is not. It is, to my mind, almost infinitely superior to a trackpad.The wireless connection and setup is completely painless.Logitech has a real winner with this tool. I hope they will continue to be available!
First of all, I am not a novice with computers, and I have never had a major installation issue with any peripheral until this one. I have the latest version of Internet Explorer including all updates, WindowsME with all critical updates installed including the latest Windows Installer, I have a 1.2 processor, 384 RAM, and an 80GB hard drive...much more than HP says is needed to successfully install this product. I followed the directions to the letter, and the product seemed to install perfectly. At the end of the installation, there is a prompt to reboot. After the restart, the Fax Setup Wizard is supposed to appear and then a congratulations on the successful installation of the product. However, no matter how many times I installed (after uninstalling), the final part of the installation does not take place. Please Note: There is no option to cancel the installation during the process. Also Note: To uninstall, you must go through Add/Remove Programs AND a DOS uninstall utility. If you do not, you will leave large, useless files on your hard drive. Anyway, HP referred me to Compaq who referred me back to HP.(Interesting that HP and Compaq merged, but are maintained totally separately). Compaq charged me $30, even though my HP is still under warranty, they wouldn't talk to me without a credit card number. After days and days of HP &quot;Support&quot; (I hate to call it that), I have had to reformat my hard drive because after so many attempts at installing and uninstalling, my OS became unstable. HP sent me a replacement and had me send my product in for &quot;repair&quot;. The replacement did not come with replacement software and I had exactly the same problem with the installation. HP sent me an updated install disc. Guess what? Same problem. The error messages that I get are not even listed on their web site even though if I use Google or Yahoo I see complaints for the error messages associated with this HP product. This is my first and last HP. Thank goodness I purchased a two-year warranty. I plan to return it asap. I am by no means an expert with peripherals, but I have installed various pieces of hardware including hard drives, modems, sound cards, etc. over the years and have experience with over 100 software titles. I have never had a serious glitch in installing software until now. This product seems like it would have been a great peripheral. I thought I was buying a pretty decent name as HP has been around for a long time. If you have any other choice in all-in-onces that you are considering, almost anything is likely to work better than this product...at least the support will probably be better.
This mouse is the best. I had one of them for 5 years and it just now wore out. I didn't even look at another mouse. No need to have room to move a regular mouse or deal with poor tracking.
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!
It is a 5 meter cable. You can connect any product with usb connection to your computer.It works very fast and good. Cause it have 5 meters you can connect your printer or scanner or anything you have connect away from the computer and you safe space.
I tried every possible way to get these to work properly, but could not. This product is completely useless.
This thing is great if you don't have something like it already. Makes short work of dust and smudges on lenses and filters. Super convenient to keep in a quick access pocket of your camera bag. GET ONE!
The product arrived on time. But doesn't do what it is supposed do. I cannot get the stereo. The sound comes only in one ear.
Easy to install. Transfer data up to 40 times faster and lifetime warranty.
My original GPS antenna stopped working because of broken wires. I checked with Raymarine and discovered they have a flat rate charge of $800 to diagnose and fix any of their electronics. I ordered this new unit, attached it and was up and running immediately. Buying a new unit was definitely the less expensive route to go.The new unit arrived in a few days and I was very satisfied.
So I'm doing tons of research on MP3 players and portable media players because I'm moving to Japan in a few weeks and I thought it would be easier to just put all of my music onto an MP3 player. Through all of the research I kept coming back to the iAudio X5. I have had it now for about one week and I love it. I've already put over a thousand songs and three videos on it. Very easy to use and the sound is incredible. Far better than my friends Ipod. Plus, if you are an audiophile and you happen to use FLAC codec then this is one of only two players that will support it. For the price, this little machine can not be beat.
this is a terrible toy not a good camera at all this item would not impress a five year old
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.
This is one of the item, I can really say to my wife "trust me from now on, honey". My wife didn't believe the car navigation from the beginning. This item is so easy to use, she finally convinced that I made a excelllent purchase (will, she didn't said that, but I can tell from her face). Now both of us are totally depended on this device when we travel outside of town. If you missed a turn, it automatically re-caculate the route. So, just relax and enjoy a good conversation in the car or enjoy the signorina (oops, scenery man, lady).
Over the last 10 years or so I've purchased 2 or 3 of these. My wife and I like to run with them. They're light, get decent AM and FM reception, and last a long time on 1 battery. One died in the rain and another after 5 or 6 years of use but that's to be expected in my opinion. The preset buttons are large so they're easy to find when running and the bass boost button is nice to give weak headphones a little extra bottom kick on those windy days.
I have never seen a copy of this service plan. Is it available on line or should I have received a paper copy?
I've had my 30 GB iPod since Christmas, and it's great. Everyone says this when they write a review, but it's great to carry around 1600 songs and 360 photos all in one little package. (I have SpongeBob SquarePants episode, also.)As everyone knows, the thing scratches practically if you look at it the wrong way. When I first got the iPod, I knew this and got a case and a scratch remover because I was paranoid about it getting scratched. Fortunately, it's sustained minimal damage and the scratch remover gets out most of the scratches.My biggest complaint is that a lot of the time, when I import songs from CDs, some of the tracks skip and I end up spending an eternity deleting them, re-importing them, and listening to them to make sure they don't still skip. I am yet to meet anyone else who has this problem. It's not that the CDs are scratched, because sometimes my old CDs are fine and brand new ones I just bought have songs that skip. The most annoying thing is that since the songs keep skipping, even after deleting and importing them over and over again, they still skip and I often find myself having to buy songs from iTunes that I already have. It's annoying beyond belief. What's worse is sometimes they make you buy the whole album. There is no way I'm paying $10 for an album when I only need one song from it. One I already have....Otherwise, I have no other problems. The iPod itself is great; it's iTunes that annoys me. The battery life leaves something to be desired, but it's really not bad at all if you use the backlight sparingly.
Virtually every other brand of headset I tried was too low. I simply could not hear the other party. This set works. The headband is a little tight but at least they work.
I purchased this item for my mother in law she is all of 61 years old has had answering machines before and knows how to hook them up well this time it took her, both my brothers and a neighbor to try to figure out how to hook it up and still she cannot figure out all the features on it I honestly don't think the features they advertise actually are on the machine. Had we had time to return it we would have but my father in law was having very bad medical problems which is what prompted us to buy this answering machine to begin with, she used to have voice mail on her phone but it had gone up to 12.00 a month and I told her for that price and a few dollars more she could have another answering machine since her other one lasted her about 10 years before the tapes went out and at that point they started offering free voice mail in the package of Cox telephone, cable and internet well she has the internet strictly for the grandkids for when they go over to visit so since they have 4 kids that have kids that go over and use the internet often while their parents are visiting to give them something to do since it's a bundle my wife found out how much it would cost just for the internet and because "grandmaw" won't take direct cash from her kids/grandkids they get together and give her one huge gift card to offset the fact that she has taken care of her father for 8 years he passed and then her mother for 9 years she has passed and all this time for 17 years next week she has raised a grandchild who is severe add/adhd/bipolar and the list goes on and on because his mother hasn't spoke to him in years and my wifes brother the father lives right next door however he is a cop and goes to work at 3 am and the state requires someone be with him 24/7 be it school or home and someone must dispense his medications so this lady has really done one heck of a job by taking care of both parents until death a grandchild since birth only due to the fact that when he was born his father no knowing about the baby had just signed for 6 years in the military, right after this answering machine was purchased not only was she constantly waiting for calls from the doctor for her husband but her grandchild she had raised ended up falling out of a tree since they are country people and broke his hip and crushed both legs so while she was at the hospital with him she was able to call back we thought to get her messages which that feature doesn't work either, I thought she was doing something wrong and being that my wife went there even though she is handicap to take care of her father I did everything I could to try to get it to where she could retrieve messages over the phone and it would not work so I would not suggest anyone buy this item for 5.00 more I could have gotten a much better one but we thought from what we read and the name brand we were buying something worth having and it was just the opposite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep your money in your pocket or wherever and pick a different product if you want to use some of the features like calling from another phone to get your messages, there is another one that would allow it to go to like 6 rings before the answering machine would kick in can't get that to work since they sit out on the porch alot it's set at 6 and picks up someone on the first ring you never know when it will pick up so like I said spend a few dollars more like I wish I had done and get a good one instead of this piece of junk!!!!
I bought this player in November 2004. I have read about tray lock problems ETC. Well I have played hundreds of discs through this player flawlessly. The PQ is fantastic on my 55" Sony WEGA HDTV and the sound is just as awesome. As for me I have no regrets.
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.
I have just received mine and as a fool I used it on my 5D Mark ii, now my sensor is dirtier, I used 4 swaps and still need to swap more to clean the dirt that thing left. The Lens Cleaner is nice, but this just does not work.
If I had to sum up what was good in just a phrase, it would be "fantastic world-building." The kingdom of Chalion feels real. It has detailed history, particularly the recent history that Cazariel has lived through, and intricate politics, which is where the real heart of the story lies. The main character has had a colorful past, most of which is hidden at first, and which provides the initial hook. You want to know more about his past, why he ended up in the Roknari galleys, and how he escaped.The first part of the book, though, is very slow. It mainly serves as an introduction to the world, the religion, and the characters. It drags on for far longer than it needs to in order to set everything up. Think Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Rowling spends a lot of time at the beginning of the novel in Number Five Grimmald Place mostly to play world-building, but once Umbridge enters, things pick up. That's kind of what this book is like. Once Cazariel gets to court and the political intrigues and move and counter-moves start the book gets five hundred percent better. The politics are a fascinating and dangerous dance.The religion of Chalion is excruciatingly detailed and is the source of all the fantasy/magic elements of the novel. Miracles, the role of gods in people's lives, and divine justice were all major themes. One theological discussion involves the old question of predestination versus free will, and one character suggests a solution I'd never heard before: that maybe the gods set you down the road, but that it's your choice to finish or not. In this case, the "road" was breaking the curse, and the theory was that one person per generation was sent down the path (but of course everyone who'd come before Caz had thus far failed or chosen not to help the royals break the curse.) They are heavy themes with no clear-cut answers. Naturally, I loved that part.I also loved the princess (royesse). She was a strong female, without feeling like she was a time-traveling American. Not as well-loved was the romance between Caz and Betriz. Caz kept commenting that he was too old and sickly for her, and I had to agree. I liked the guy, but he was her teacher. Some girls think that's hot. I'm not one of them, and I never really got the sense that Betriz was into that either, until she started nursing him when he was sick.Despite the slow beginning, I very much enjoyed this book. Although there were some huffs of impatience in the beginning, once the story got going I was hooked. Fantastic work!
If your device states using other batteries may void your warranty, do the Soprano thing, 'forget abut it!' Think about it, how are they going to know anyway? This Lenmar DLK-A5 supplements my Kodak battery and is equal too,if not better and it is mucho denero cheaper. Go for it and buy something for yourself or your loved one with the money saved.
For the price . . . You can't beat these Binoculars !!! Perfect for us . . . Bird watching, boat watching & Mt. Rainer watching !!
Got a pack of 50 of these to burn playlists for X-Mas gifts thinking Sony would be better than the Staples or Memorex brands, which I did not recognize. WOW, did I ever go wrong. These made a racket in my CD burner before ejecting. Eventually, some worked, most didn't.Returning these tomorrow.
Pretty good filter for the price. Cannot expect the goodness of the more expensive ones
I got the cable quickly and it works just fine. Not too much you can say about a cable - it either works or not. This one was perfect.
First off it's a great memory card, I've been packing the heck out of it with all kinds of pictures and music for use on my BackBerry 8300 Curve.I never realized how small the MicroSD card really was until I opend the package. It's almost insane how tiny they are and how much information can be stored on them (careful you don't drop it or you'll likely loose the card!).The card and adapters are very nice but I was disapointed in the quality of the jewel case that comes with this set. While it is nice and slim it is also easily opened in your carry bag if something bends it slightly while it's sliding around in your bag. (happend a couple times in the side pouch of my camera bag. I just leave the adapters at home now and got a USB adapter to put in the camera bag for the time being (wanted one anyway so no biggy).All in all, GREAT SET, with a GREAT PRICE!
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?
The iPod Video is the best!! I love it! It gives me all of my music and photos, and it also gives me a large quantity of videos! At first I was searching for something other than an iPod, but there was NOTHING out there that is better than it! I looked at the Creative Zen Vision: M, but once I compared the storage and how much songs/photos/video hours it holds to the iPod Video 30GB, it doesn't hold nearly as much!On the iPod Video, it has a bright colored screen, wonderful design, awesome features, and a great working Click-Wheel. The only thing that I don't like about it, is how it scratches a little bit easy. I personally don't have any scratches on myne but I have heard of others getting small scratches. Also, I have heard that the white version does not scratch as easily as the black version. Anyway, I love this product! Who knows what the next iPod will feature!
Over the years I've used some brand name and "manufacturer compatible" ink cartridges for all the printers I've had (mostly HP and Canon). These are unequivocally the most inconsistent and shortest lived ones I have ever bought. The last one I tried putting in literally printed 3 pages and then sputtered to death. Even at twice the cost, the Canon brand name cartridges print more than 6 pages each, and reliably so!
I think this printer is a great buy. I did NOT install the software included with the printer, I avoid doing that if I can, it usually causes more problems than it is worth. I just hooked to my WHS machine and let it find it, put in the disk and it installed the drivers. Then I turned on printer sharing and found it from the Vista machine and the MCE machine. Seems to work great. There was a minor problem with the Vista, but it was easy to solve. I was looking for an inexpensive black and white laser printer, I don't think I could have done a lot better, especially since HP was offering a substantial MIR when I ordered. I ordered it on Monday and it was at my door on Tuesday.Read carefully, some of the vendors are not including toner.As many have said, don't forget the cable!
This Tiffen polarizer glass is very well, I had a nice results with my full frame 5D+ 17-40L, there serious vignetting at 17mm but it can be corrected using PS. Good color saturation, the only complain is when the filter is on the lens you cannot put the lens cap on, it doesn't fit, if you want to safe the filter from scratches you have to take it off and put in on the original case.
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 bought this little MP3 player for my young daughter. I didn't see spending the money on a children's model when she would outgrow it in a year or two. I was worried that she wouldn't be able to work it, but it is really simple to operate. It has really good battery life. She loves taking it with her everywhere.
It is something really good ,is works,setup is easy,and very easy to use too,thank you so much,this is a good product
It took a while to set up, going step by step through the instructions. After reading some reviews, I decided to do EXACTLY as the instructions said, and in doing so, everything worked perfectly when it came on line. Set up took me about 30-45 minutes, but bet kids could do it faster.I put it through its paces -- copying, scanning, printing photos from a photo card, and using the pic-bridge. Oh yea, I also did normal printing. It passed all these tests with flying colors.I find that for documents and general printing (not photos), changing the default print mode to fast gives a very crisp document, and probably saves on ink. I also set my default to print multi-page items from back to front so that I do not have to reorder them after printing.The duplexer is a real joy. So many times I have had to waste paper!I am still in awe that I got all these features for the Amazon price (almost 25% below the retail stores in my area), and free shipping to boot! Even though my old printer died during the holidays and forced me to spend yet again, I must say that I feel that the value delivered for the dollar is superb, so it is money well spent.
although it works ok on Windows XP I could not get it to work on Windows 7. It appears it is not compatible.
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
I bought this gear bag based on reviews I read and most said this bag was huge so I was a bit surprised at how small it is. My fault for not double checking the dimensions. I guess if you're using a point and shoot, then it is huge. A bit small for a DSLR though. The tag claims it will hold 2 bodies and 3-4 lenses but I don't know how this is possible. It barely holds my EOS XS with two zoom lenses and Albinar 90 MDT-Z strobe in the main compartment. Neither lens is really very big. I'm not sure how it would hold 2 bodies and 3-4 lenses but it does what I need it to do and that's really all that matters.The build quality is superb and I expect this to last a long time. The strap clips and attachments are metal, not plastic, and the zippers are large and heavy duty. Though they are made of nylon, they appear very robust. The main compartment layout is adjustable with very nice padded detachable dividers and the gear is very well protected. The dividers fold over on the top for a layered effect which is how my strobe fits over the lenses and body. Overall, I am very satisfied with this bag. For the money, it really can't be beat. Just make sure you check the dimensions and match them to your gear and needs.
It's a comfortable, split keyboard with quiet keys. Having said that the space key is incredibly loud, so as you are typing it sounds like 'zzzz CLACK zzz CLACK CLACK zzzz CLACK zzz CLACK CLACK zz CLACK z CLACK zzz zz zzz CLACK' It sounds like a typewriter. Now some people are fetishistic about mechanical keyboards and this is not one of them, but it sure sounds like one!This one detail of LOUD SPACE KEY is a problem. And the likelihood of this being a lemon keyboard is low- I went to our biz's IT dept and they had other microsoft natural keyboard 4000's with exactly the same problem.Now here's the kicker- I'm part deaf, so you can imagine how my using this keyboard is frustrating to my coworkers. I'm in the process of getting my old, 5 dollar generic-came-with-dell-machine keyboard because i can't deal with this nonsense.Microsoft's private label company who made this thing did a bad job with the details and now 1500+ people suffer from it.--Also, why is the business version 5 dollars ish, more? Makes no sense, other than institutionalized procurement fraud and/or theft.
Product dries hair quickly. Although larger and heavier than most folding dryer's,the price was good and so far the quality has been good also.
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!
I'm not an audiophile, and confess that I bought these from QVC several months ago. I've really enjoyed them and now listen to my music through my computer. Was so impressed that I just purchased the Bose Wave Radio/CD.
had a Sony Walkman AF-82 years ago and it served me very well and I expect this WM-FS555 S2 to be no different.It DOES have great sound quality and it is durable and the earphones are definitely different but they are very,very good (GOT THE ORIGINAL ONES WHEN THIS MODEL FIRST CAME OUT)I'm completely satisfied with it all the way.CANNOT beat the price.A great buy.See for yourself!
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.
What more can be said. It's a floppy drive and it works well. I had to load drivers for a RAID install on a server that insisted on coming from a TEAC floppy. It did it's job and now sits in a drawer waiting for the next hardware failure.
I've read most of the reviews, and I tend to agree that it is not worth the cost. However, If you've lost the little attachment that came with your Zen, then I would recommend getting this item. It has all of the attachments on the back of the base that came on the attachment. The pearl white coloring on the back immitates the same color on the back of all the Zen Vision M's. I have the 30GB Black version, but if you look closely in the pictures, (that I hope to upload soon) you will see a gap in the plastic, just pop it off and viola! You will be able to use it for the 60GB Vision M. A little crude, and gray undermeath it's white top, but effective nonetheless. It comes with a USB mini-b cable, and that's it. This product does what the description says, and thats about it. Again the price could be about $10 cheaper, but other than that I would recommend this to anyone who wants either and extra charging bay or needs to replace their attachment. I only rated it four stars because of it's price.
I cannot say enough good things about this headset (I do have a normal size head)...it is VERY comfortable to wear for a lengthy time. There is not feed back when in use, the quality of music play is wonderful. Again, easy to wear - light weight. Only problem is the inline device for adjustments etc......the thing is just too big and a little heavy. However, I think the overall device is good enough to overlook that one item.
I had read some negative reviews on this headset (bad cord, remote control heavy, etc) and haven't found any of this true. For the price the sound quality is excellent and people on Skype say they hear me as if I was in the same city when I'm actually 6000 miles away. This works so much better than my in ear bluetooth headset. Fairly comfortable for extended periods of time.
Ordered this scope on a Monday from Amazon and it arrived four days later from Adorama in perfect condition. Celestron does an excellent packing job. The user manual was easy to follow. Assembly took about 90 minutes. I was viewing that evening from my suburban townhouse patio. The views of the Moon, Mars and Saturn were very clear. Not bad for the first night!In my opinion this is a far superior piece of equipment for half the price of an ETX 90 by Meade. I purchased one of these about two years ago. This proved to be a mistake. The Celestron is far more user friendly.
Similar to other reviewers, I got about a half dozen cd-rom's out of it before it started pitching fits and trashing cd platters. Some things just shouldn't be hung off of a USB port, and a cd-rw drive leads that list. I returned mine and got a name-brand hardware vendor's internal IDE drive and installed that. No problems whatsoever. Iomega makes a lot of fine products, but the Predator isn't one of them. Forget it.
What can I say? It is a cat-6 patch cable. The price is decent, but don't buy it unless you have use for a gigabit connection. Actually. You only really need a gigabit network if you move around big files and have a network adapter and the hardware that supports it.
I really like this product. It has a large database of information, and if what you're looking for isn't in the database, you can add it if you have the information. Since I don't like writing and calculating on paper, this is really a lot of help to me. You can set up daily goals to watch calories, carbs, etc. I like the way that I can look at what I ate for the day and see where I need to improve, and also before eating dinner I can see how many calories and carbs I have left to use, so I can plan what I can eat. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is serious about wanting to lose weight.
Absolutely love this keyboard - flat little keyboards are a joke after using this keyboard.
I used the original QuickCam Express when it came out years ago. I was familiar with the way this camera works.All built on the primitive technology, Logitech has made a great product upgrade.The mulit-dimensional-all-purpose uses that this product offers is well worth the 100 dollar price tag.This is by far the best Consumer PC-Cam. (although it is also the highest priced).I think its best attribute is the picture quality and the ability to manage the size of output. You can change the resolution to match your needs... Lower resolutions for faster downloads (and smaller file sizes) and higher resolutions for long lasting memorious occaisions.It boasts some really cool features such as &quot;sensory start up&quot; which makes the camera start video taping (per say) when it sees something move in front of it... Great to spy on people, roomates, dogs, cats! See what everybody is doing when you're away... (you can also set the sensitivity of the built-in sensor: that is to say, it will only start video taping when a certain amount of movement occurs... It will also stop taping when movement ceases.)The quality is so good considering that this is a 100 dollar pc-camera. I have a 400 dollar Sharp Handheld Video Camera and the quality of both are too close to tell.Overall this is a really fun tool, and logitech's software is helpful, and easy to use rather than a burden on the user like most other pieces of software!
I ordered this item to connect 3.5mm headphones to a 2.5mm input on my cell phone. A different 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter worked well but was too fragile for my purposes, so I ordered the Universal 2.5mm Male to 3.5mm Female Headphone adapter. It didn't work as it fit too loosely into the female input jack on my cell phone. I measured the diameter of the adapter's male jack and found it at 2.39mm. The male adapter I had that did work measured 2.42mm. This slight difference in diameter is the reason this adapter doesn't connect. Don't waste your money on this adapter as no amount of wiggling, twisting or wobbling will make this thing work properly.
works very well so far...better than my cassette adapter. Like every FM transmitter, it runs into interference from time to time. But set at a low FM frequency (like 87.9) the interference seems to be minimal (except in large metro areas where there are "pirate" radio stations and maybe near the Mexico border.) Wish it recharged my iPod during travel but I'm still happy with it.
Too good
This is excellent, My wife wants now to get another for her car, The only detail I find is that you can only control de Ipod music from the stereo, I think this is more confortable if you control the ipod music directly from the ipod screen and not from the Stereo screen. I kept the original car saound and it got much better with this stereo. I feel satisfied.
I have had my WMB54G for about 6 months. The setup program is stupid and does not work correctly. Linksys does not update the software (it is at V1.0). There is a tutorial in the linksys forum from a end user, it is ridiculously complex to get this thing to work. Anyway, I have to FREQUENTLY go through the archaic setup process as it seems to lose it's configuration regularly. The unit will work for 2-3 weeks then disappear from the network. Linksys tech support had me uninstall, reinstall, reconfigure to get it back. Then it decides not to work again in a few weeks.I'll be throwing this one away, considering it a bad investment.
This player is ruined by a lousy company. I got the player in May. It was a little hard to learn but soon it was great.In Sept the screen went dark and red. I then discovered the labor warranty is 90 days! and customer support is 60 days on the phone. Really lame.So, I had to pay $25 to return it plus shipping. They replaced it but with a 2gb unit. I tried to call but it looked like they would charge me $12.50 for the privelage so I replied to their email. Wouldn't accept an email (though they didn't say that in the email) so I made specific complaints. They responded with form email. The extended warranty is 35 bucks! which is an extra 27% over what I paid.The unit is great, but support and warranty are terrible. Buy it if you feel lucky.
This is one of the best binocular out there for its price. Highly recommended.
I purchased this unit about 18 months ago. After the warranty ran out, the unit first quit working with -R media. Then there is an issue with finalizing the DVD, which makes the dvd unusable. Unfortunately, this is after you record your show. Then all is lost. It started making squawking noises like something is very wrong. It never remembered the language or channels. Panasonic never did anything about this. After reading others with these same issues, I would recommend that you buy from another manufacturer!
It worked fine when I first got it. However, it's only been 1 month and the headphones are broken and it skips and cuts out when I play a cd. I didn't drop it or damage it. It's just a piece of junk. Next time I'll spend more money and buy a quality made cd player.
I found a website selling both batteries for 32 plus shipping, but when you look at the cost it comes out same as this cartridge. The bonus on this item is the APC battery return, if proper disposal matters to you. I found my screwdriver and removed the screws on the back to look inside and found that was not the battery area. You don't need any tools to remove the battery. You can remove the old battery with your bare hands. The batteries are actually in a cartridge that has a plug on it. You slide down the front panel of the APC unit where the figure of a battery is on front with an arrow. The panel slides off(down) and you see a plug connecting the battery to the unit. Just slide out the cartridge after you unplug it. I understand you can replace the battery while the unit is ON or power is still plugged into the house current (hotswap). I had mine turned off because of the beeping noise bothering me. I would suggest visiting the APC website to see what battery your APC uses if not the BX1000. The RBC32 is used in alot of different size UPS units.
product seems to be as advertised ... haven't used it yetit will be more convenient than a power strip ... that ismy expectation at least
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)!
Worked flawlessly to connect my TiVo Series 2 to the wired network. Plugged it in, and by the time I got to Settings the TiVo had a network connection and had switched itself off of phone. Couldn't be happier.
This camera has a metal body and is well-constructed and solid. It is very easy to use and it can be used in all lighting conditions even if some of the stills in low light are blurry - that's to be expected. The video quality is not the best, but the sound with the video is very good, so it does well for simple video capture. The battery does drain quickly with video use, however that may be typical of all cameras. The video works well enough to capture performances on stage in low lights with stage lighting and the sound quality is more than acceptable.You can probably get about 1 hour or a little longer on a full battery charge.Having used Sony lithium batteries for a few years now and sampled AA battery cameras, I could NEVER use any other type of battery system. (though I have to say that my Olympus camera has a NimH mode that adds to the AA use time considerably) I LOVE the long length of battery use. This camera captures images quickly, but I do see some recovery time is needed - so there is some lag time primarily with flash photography. The facial recognition technology works well.I will add more to this review, but overall this camera has been a very good buy, and after repeated use, still works flawlessly.This camera and the wonderful free program Picasa 3 from Google are all you need to get started. Next on my list is a longer zoom camera, but this will do for now.We also have the Sony DSC-W120 with 4x optical zoom and Smile Detection Technology.Both cameras are fairly comparable with the exception of the zoom length and smile detection.Update 06/20/2011 (sorry for any repetition): This camera is still the most reliable camera that I have ever owned. It continues to work perfectly and it is used almost all the time by either me or my daughter.The standard video mode continues to be a great "whip out the camera and take a video" mode. In low lighting such as on stage at fairly close distances, it captures movement well, but faces are blurred unless of course you set the zoom at a closeup length before you begin videotaping. I have not tried the high quality video mode. I was afraid that I would run out of recording time, but I will do so and update this review. The image stablizer works fairly well to minimize "hand shake" but any shakiness is probably more apparent when the zoom lens is utilized. The sound quality is amazing - as good as you can ask from a small camera. This a great camera to turn to for all of your projects - self portraits with the self-timer (as my daughter will attest), video indoors and out in natural light, indoor light and variable/low light conditions (when the stage is light but the background is dark), portraits, close ups, landscapes, pet photography, etc. The color and image quality are very good. I don't use the red eye reduction (I probably should sometimes!), so I have to use photo correction software (such as the free program Picasa 3 or CVS's software for ordering prints). I just love this camera and the comparable DSC-W120! They both feature Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses and they are so easy to stow in your pocket or purse. Get one and make every day an adventure!Here's some info from the Sony DSC-W80 menu display using brand new Sandisk 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Card:Fine Video Mode: approx. 1 hr. 41 min. (for high quality display on TV)Standard (640) Video Mode: approx. 6 hr. 5 min. (for standard quality display on TV)Low (320) Video Mode: 24 hr. 21 min. (for emailing video clips)7 MP still shots: 2537 (prints up to 11 x 17)5 MP still shots: 3163 (prints up to 8.5 x 11)3 MP still shots: 5074 (prints up to 5 x 7)3:2 aspect ratio: 2537Update: November 19, 2011This camera is still going strong. Please refer to my review for Sony DSC-W120 for some additional information since both cameras are fairly comparable except for a few distinctions. Personally I like the menu options on the DSC-W80 a little better, but it's easy to get used to either camera. I am going to add some images. I use both the 80 and 120 models interchangeably, but I will provide some images from the 80.I purchased this camera (silver) in a kit with a docking station for viewing stills and videos in HD on a television for about $120 at Sears on clearance a number of years ago. I haven't used the docking station much, but it was a great price for a combo package. The camera is in brand new, mint condition after several years of use with no mechanical problems whatsoever. Actually the DSC-W80 has a little "crisper" menu response - maybe because my daughter has used the DSC-W120 in tougher conditions.We also bought the pink Sony DSC-W120 at Sears and it came with a camera case and a pink card reader - also for a very good price. We've had good luck finding good deals on cameras at Sears.Right now we are considering adding a Kodak Z990 (offered by Amazon at best price) to our camera lineup. This Kodak camera takes Ni-mH rechargeable batteries, so I hope that I won't be disappointed in the battery life.Hope this helps! The price to buy this camera new on Amazon is ridiculously high, but if you can find this camera for around $100 new, you will have yourself a good deal.
It is March 14, 2007 and I ordered the Zune 30GB digital media player (black) on February 6, 2007. I'm still waiting on it to arrive and for my account to be charged.
This switch is the best I've owned so far, and I've owned five. It's works, it works fast and it works using hot keys so we can switch from one computer to the other with no troubles.
I've had this bad boy for over 4 years and have taken it all around the world with me, and its worked like a champ; a true workhorse. For being 2 megapixel, it sure takes sharp pictures. only gripe I have with it is it goes through AA batteries like no other. But besides that, it's great. I love this camera with all my heart and would recommend it to anyone. The
As far as a laptop stand goes, this is a great product. Nevertheless, it is not cheap and you pay a premium for the high-quality design and materials.PROS:- Sturdy- Well-designed: the stand sits the computer at an appropriate height and angle, and the front plate and rubber pads prevent any possibility of sliding- Pretty: it matches my aluminum Apple laptop perfectlyCONS:- Pricey- Not portable: the stand does not fold up and is too heavy to carry around
Simple yet needed item at a great price and great quality. Never overpay for CAT5 at a big box store.
Had to wait foever for this product, but in the end it was worth it. Keeps the camera rock steady!
I'm using this device in my home network, replacing a Linksys WRT54G. It's great, and packs the functionality of 3 expensive pieces of gear into one box (fully-functional switch, low-end router and VPN concentrator/firewall.) The best next-level comparison would be something like the Cisco 891 integrated services router, which is about triple the cost. I thought I'd write this to balance out some of the very negative reviews and clear up some confusion.PROS:- Single-box solution that's a big step up from the Linksys devices- 8 10/100 switchports, 2 with PoE in case you happen to have IP phones or switches that support that standard- Supports a subset of routing features that other IOS-based Cisco routers use- Tons of VPN options, allowing you to set up site-to-site or client-based connections to the network- Basic config out of the box is extremely simple, and the unit ships with a sinple NAT-and-DHCP style setup tailored for use with broadband providers- If you don't like the command line, Cisco ships a reasonably good Java-based GUI that also lets you pull statistics from the device- Excellent throughput, solid performance so far. New models ship with 512 MB of flash to accomodate the new firmware and GUI packages.CONS:- Unless you purchase or have access to a maintenance contract (SMARTnet) from Cisco, you're not entitled to software upgrades or warranty support. Once you buy this from a reseller, you'll get access to the Cisco support site to get what you need. Same goes for hardware -- 90-day warranty without a contract, so make sure you unbox it and burn it in right away to sniff out DOA devices!- Lacks a 1000BaseT port for the uplink - the Cisco 891 is the next step up that has this if you're lucky enough to have Metro Ethernet-level connectivity- This Is Not A Linksys SOHO Router! Unless you're familiar with Cisco gear, the IOS command line and the way you configure a Cisco device, it can be a challenge to set anything up beyond the basics. The GUI is OK, and the CLI is not very hard to learn once you read the manual and get used to the way Cisco thinks w.r.t IOS configuation statements. Just don't expect plug-and-play the same way you would for a device you purchase from Best Buy, and spend a little time getting used to it.- Many features are locked out via a software license. Cisco is very smart and sells the base device at a low price point. If you want full DMZ support (>2 fully connected VLANs) and VLAN trunking, you need to upgrade to the Security Plus license, which costs as much as the initial hardware investment. :-) The same applies if you want to increase the number of VPN users, the type of VPN clients supported, and other advanced features. Just keep this in mind if you want to have a DMZ accessible from both the inside and outside interfaces or have to funnel more than one VLAN over a single WAN link (think data/IP phones.)TIP: For those who aren't familiar with the Cisco IOS or want a really quick-start configuration, I found a great guide that will (a) get you going, (b) illustrate the multi-layer configuration process for those unfamiliar with IOS, and (c) give you an idea of what the ASA's capabilities are: http://atc.go0se.com/?p=747Overall, I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a more capable firewall and router for home, doesn't mind the lack of gigabit Ethernet, and is willing to invest the time needed to get it working properly.
If you need to protect the lens: OK. If you need this adapter to use with a converter, take a look if worthwhile to buy the converter.Two stars for the lens protect.
Pretty simple...I have a home with 9 wired TV locations currently only using 3 TV's. All TV's had a snowy picture. I installed the Motorola Signal Booster and all pictures were greatly inproved.
I had a Panasonic cassette micro recorder that I hardly used and was surprized how it began not to work correctly after several years. I took tender loving care of it too. What a waste!Note: ratings based on support.I bought their bread machine and it worked wonderful.... for awhile. Took it back to the local Panasonic center and that's when all hell broke loose. When I received my machine back the bread pan was totally SCRATCHED up, and I kid you not, and the bread machine never worked correctly after that. So much flour and time was wasted.Needless to say, arguments with the manager and finally with a district supervisor yielded hardly any progress. (I have a stack of papers and back and forth documentation with them). All I ended up with was a new pan with the same machine never working right after that. Sick of it all, I gave in and swore never to buy another Panasonic product ever again!BUT, I did, a phone (very reluctantly) because it was the only phone that color coordinated with my computer at that time. I admit Panasonic makes "colorful" products. But, I never bought anymore Panasonic products. I believe it's been almost a decade already.My father bought a Panasonic TV and it went broke about the time the warranty went out. (I told him to buy a Sony, but he was a hardhead). It's still broken because the dealer went broke too. My dad even bought an extended warranty. Very reluctant and leery now to buy ANY Panasonic products!
Works well, but takes a long time for batteries to charge.
The hiss is dominant even with clean line of sight to IR transmitter.It's annoying during quiet passages.
Have had this model for about a year and it is one of the most exasperating products ever. It does not do what it is supposed to do. Controls do not do what directions say they do. Every process is a trial and error- FM, recording, downloading. Other SanDisk products have been good, but not this one - big mistake.
Can't upgrade to mobile 2003 even though it is Xscale machine. Toshiba is ripping off people who bought this thinking they had some sort state of the art equipment. They simply dumped support and say sorry.
These work for some people's ears and not for others. One reviewer claimed that I must be either retarded or deformed since they don't work for me. That reviewer is best described by words not allowed in this venue.I'm going to replace the useless foam, others have suggested:for hunters: Silencio Super Sound Baffler earplugsfrom a pharmacy: Flents &quot;Quiet Please&quot;I believe you have to create the center hole in these products to retrofit them to the Koss' &quot;stem&quot;.- Jeff
The only reason I keep this clock is for display reasons in the living room. First of all, the alarm buttons are in a place that makes it difficult to press down. You have to actually pick up the entire clock to set the alarm with the buttons because the way it is set up, there is no leverage when try to press the buttons. Two, its not very intuitive where the alarm on/off buttons are. It took me about 30 seconds to find the off button each morning when I used it as an alarm clock. That can get annoying if the person next to you isn't waking up with you. Third, the radio quality is so poor. I like to wake to music, but all I got was static. Yes, the display is nice, but you can find better clocks for cheaper if all you want is the display. That's my 2-cents.
this smart media 8 MB card is a great value. Other places have this card for more money. a very good value.
I was originally going to get te XBox360 version, but when I found the 550 at such a good price I couldn't pass it up.This remote can do it all...period. Now, anyone can use my a/v system without me showing them when needs to be do to which component. If I had one complaint at all, it is the tactile feel of the buttons could be a little better. They are a little "clicky" for my taste, but that is not enough for me not to recommend this remote.
I have a 88 Chevy Stepside, I need to know the thickness of the magnet on this so will fit for my rear speakers?, the truck has 4 4x6 speakers, 2 in the dash, 2 in the rear
Brought it in Dec 2009, and it just died on me yesterday Oct 28, 2010. Somehow it cannot be charged anymore... Ordered a different one from another co. Will see if that works better.
mmmm let's start with the good things, the picture quality is simply awesome, it has a nice resolution and I think the screen is big enough to watch movies and/or pictures (just don't try to read closed captions), the iPod is ALMOST like a PDA because of the sync with your contacts, notes,calendar,etc. the only thing I don't like about this iPod is the battery, you should turn the backlight timer to 2 seconds or off otherwise your Ipod will be dead in less than 8 hours, turning the backlight off my iPod seems to last 10 hours aprox (keep in mind that I like to switch from song to song oftenly)...well that's pretty much it, probably another thing I don't like is the few customization options but that's ok, I guess Apple wanted to make the iPod as easy as possible
The people I asked told me the wrong cable that I needed but it turned out my grandson needed this cord so it turned okay
Its not the easiest thing to use. But it does work. Its difficult to read the little screen. In the car its nearly impossible to read. I need my reading glasses to read it. BUT I can add songs and delete songs easily using the PC and it plays well. I mainly use it in the car with a cassetteadapter, and thats working out fine. A battery lasts a reasonable amount of time. You have to make sure you get it turned off, if youre turning it off and hold the button too long it turns back on and you waste some battery power. I used the menu options to have it shut itself off after an hour so thats the maximum juice I will waste. You can get into the menus and adjust many settings such as how long the light stays on, on the little screen, I upped it to 20 seconds. I wish the light would come on briefly when shutting it down, that would make it easy to see if its really off. I just go thru my playlist from beginning to end. Trying to use the joy(less) button thingie while driving to get to another album is asking for trouble, its just not the thing to do, not for me anyways and I am pretty handy with devices like this. Ive had it several months and it still works fine.
I have had this camera for 8 months, and I am very pleased with it's performance. The photos are sharp and the colors are vivid. When using the TIFF format the pictures appear sharper. It will take 28 sec. for the photo to load after the shutter closes. Pictures taken in this format can range from 10 - 12mbs' in size. You will find yourself waiting almost a half of a minute. So be patient, it's not the cameras fault. Since I've had the S414, my 35mm SLR sits in a box. Before you criticize this camera, take time to get familiar with it, especially if this is your first digital camera. Otherwise you really will be disappointed! You will not be able to see all the good features of this camera. Take some time to take a few practice shots (trying different settings), if they're bad you can always delete them and start over. That's the beauty of digital cameras. Don't depend on the AA alkaline batteries supplied with the S414, they won't last for more than 1-2 shots. You may want to buy a Compact Flash reader for loading your pictures to your computer. Loading them direct from the camera will eat your batteries! Buy a good quality set of Nickel Metal Hydrides' (2000 or 2100 mAh are good) This will help your battery problem. Do your homework by reading the manual first. You can't expect miracles the first time with any camera. All in all, with a feel of solidness and the S414s' features, this camera is a great buy for the money!
Bought this as a home backup/media- and file-server solution.Since the purchase, I have searched everywhere for an easily-implemented solution to the inherent incompatibilities with OS X. The NAS shows up on the network, but browsing to specific folders and file transfers are unbelievably slow. The box natively supports SAMBA, so that cross-OS networking is theoretically possible, but every forum I've seen says that Apple File Sharing (not supported natively) is the way to go to enable backups via Time Machine or other 3rd-party Apple-compatible backups, and to enable the promised file transfer speeds. Solutions abound, but nearly all of them require some basic knowledge of Linux and command-line interfaces, which I simply don't have the time to learn, or creating sparsebundle images, etc., etc. Getting the picture yet? Also, the iTunes server is currently broken--whether by some move in the latest Apple release or the latest D-Link firmware. iTunes sees the drive but can't browse to it; if you force the connection, the music file is transferred to your local drive.The DNS-323 is a great idea, but the implementation for those of us on Apple machines is lousy. Yes, I could take time to learn the skills to manipulate this product to do what I need, but I don't have that time. I'll look for a better, off-the-shelf solution.Extremely disappointed. Not recommended.
I am rating these headphones with 2 stars due to the fact that the bass is lacking. They advertise them as having tremendous bass response but the ones that came with my Sandisk mp3 player sound better! These have almost no bass and sound tinny. I bought them basically for comfort and because they fit inside the ears but now I am using my old ones anyway. I would not recommend these.
This is the card for you if you use your camera to take a lot of photos OR if you make use of burst shots, shooting several frames in a row. The card really excels here......responding somewhat faster than your average generic card or even some brand name "regular" speed cards.The card is pricey compared to some others though.
This detector is one the best I have owned. It picks up on radar so early, I sometime start to think it is a false alarm. Before I see the car, the detector is going off.
OK, THIS IS IT IN MY OPINION: I WAS HESITANT TO BUY AS I AM GETTING VISTA PREMIUM SOON, (COMPATABILITY ISSUES), CHECKED IT OUT AND ITS FIND WITH VISTA, ALSO THE PRICE WAS HALF WHAT WAS LISTED, WHAT TYPE OF MANGELED JUNK WAS I TO RECEIVE? NONE, THIS THING CAME IN PERFECT CONDITION W/ ALL THINGS LISTED.THEN I THOUGTH THAT SOFTWARE WOULD BE OUT OF DATE, CORRECT! GO TO WINDOWS VISTA ADVISOR DOWNLOAD AND RUN IT, IT WILL POINT YOU TO THE CORRECT AND CURRANT DRIVERS ON ALL YOUR INSTALLED HARDWARE, IF NEED BE (A NICE LITTLE EXTRA GOODIE MICROSOFT HAS).ALSO SEEMS A BIT WEIRD ON HOW TO CONFIGURE DEVICE, BUT I FIGURE MAYBE ITS ME AND MY COMPREHENTION,(AS YOU CAN SEE I CANT SPELL TOO) SO I WONT FAULT IT FOR THAT.ALL IN ALL ITS A NEAT DESKTOP SET AND IM ENJOYING ITS MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF FEATURES, ALL FOR ABOUT 40 DOLLARS, I'M HAPPY!
I didn't have any issues with the wireless transmission as others have stated . It took me ten minutes to get used to the new feel, and then I really began to appreciate all of the additional button functionality. I bought a second one for work.
I ordered this radio, after my midland 1001z broke, and I really wish I didn't. This radio is junk! I had a good antenna hooked up to it, and the radio signals were weak and came in and out constantly. The mic is cheap and bulky! The soundtracker feature is useless. Fellow CBer's could not hear me when I talked to them. The only good feature is the weather band, other than that, don't even waste your money on it!
Amazing pictures. Rich colors, practically no noise, sharp and full of detail. The A-DEP mode is my favorite feature for those arty shots. The instant response makes for much better photos than a compact digital camera.For me, the killer feature of the Canon over other DSLRs and high end all-in-one cameras is the usable ISO 1600. Yes, there's noise, but only about as much as my old PowerShot S100 produced all the time. Put a cheap 50mm f/1.8 lens on, and you can take handheld photos indoors without flash. In old churches, even.The only downside with the camera is that your 50mm lens becomes an 80mm, and it's very expensive to get anything equivalent to a wide angle lens on a film SLR because you need it to be a 20mm or less. If you like wide angle shots, you might want to hold off for a full frame sensor.
This did not work in our 12th Floor Condo. There was too much background noise. The 2.4 hz interferes with the WIFI system.
These CD-Rs are terrible. They have no capacity whatsoever for overburning. I get frequent errors, and I hear the lifespan on these is not very long. Put all these flaws together with my gut feeling that, despite getting a 2-for-1 deal, I'd rather have spent 20 bucks on some Fujis or TDKs which have worked well for me in the past.
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.
I moved my router to another room and needed an easy, cheap solution to keep an old desktop connected. This was just the ticket. My teenager installed it and there have been no complaints.
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.
The keyboard sports slick design, unique functionality, and it's the most comfortable keyboard I've ever used (in 15 years of PC use). It's a little buggy when used with a KVM though. It will take some getting used to, but once you learn how to work with an ergonomic keyboard, you'll have a hard time going back to a regular keypad.It's a must-have for my fellow carpel-tunnel survivors!
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.
I have found this to be a very functional and sturdy product. The sound is good and as a matter of fact no one knows Im using it. That in and of itself tells what a good value this is. Its inexpensive and works very well.
Can't beat it for the money. It's still working so that's a good sign! I don't play it loud so I can't vouch for that sound quality. Good size. Portable.
This little drive worked great for two weeks and then, suddenly, all of my files are gone. There is no physical damage to the device and it still comes up in XP but sans any files.
this slick thin equalizer is the best i ever purchased,Im a master audio hifi car and home installer.Iv'e been doing this for more than thirty years.when I saw the clarion for $50 bucks,I not only looked at the spec,but how a small component like this along with the crossover feature could cost so little,I decided to give it a try.I'm running two 1200watts subs,two hifi mini tweeters,two submidrange double port front harmonic horns in a ceramic enclosed sub box,and also a single 1200watts subwoofer on one rear 1000watt two channel amp and one 1200watts front amp all in total of eleven speakers.the head unit is a boss also purchase from amazon,with cd/dvd.touch screen,bluetooth.Let me tell you that when I finish the installation,I stood amazed at the crisp solid sound it produced.It took me five minute to adjust the equalizer.I put in a rock concert dvd and you would think that you were at a live rock concert with pro sound management.the eq looks great with the blue back lit that matches the head unit.I highly recommend this component and dare to challenge anyone to outperform the sounds quality.thanks amazon for such a great price for this component.Also thanks to clarion for this great product.Boss BV9995B 7-Inch In-Dash Motorized Widescreen Touchscreen TFT Monitor/DVD/MP3/CD Combo Receiver with Built-in BluetoothClarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover
Excellent product. Easy to install and improved the quality of picture for all of the channels we receive. This also allowed me to forego renting a digital cable box from my provider which will be a huge savings in the long run.
I travel a lot. Often the hotels I stay at have both wired and wireless Internet connection options. But almost every time the wireless is less reliable and slower than the wired option. But, almost as often, the network cable is about two feet long and tangled. Unless I want to use my laptop on the tiny uncomfortable desk, I have to use wireless.I bought this cable specifically to connect to the Internet in hotels and conference centers. It is fairly lightweight for the size. And it lets me move around the room! I just unplug the network cable in the room and plug this bad boy in. I also keep aBelkin R6D011 CAT 5 RJ45 Female to RJ45 Female Inline Couplerin case the current ethernet cable is glued or the removal pin is cut. 25 feet is enough to sit wherever I want - couch, balcony, bed, whatever is most comfy. It'll usually even reach near the shower so I can listen to Internet radio while I get ready for the day!Overall it is always worth the space and weight to carry a long ethernet cable during travel, and this is a very good choice. Just don't forget to pack it before you leave, otherwise the next guest will get a little bonus! :(
I had problems with the software going crazy on me once in a while (no real support for it either). Forget copyrighted DVD backups, but at least there's no annoying DVD XCopy-style splash screen. Not good for much as DVD Shrink does more, is more versatile and puts out the same quality compression as far as I can see. Glad I got this free after rebate.
Let me first say the 995 is a great detector while it works.When detecting Ka threats, it gives plenty of warning over great distances, even over hills and around curves. I've had 1/2 mile warnings at times, great performance.When it comes to laser detection, when it goes off it's really too late to do anything about it. I got hit doing 85 just rolling down the highway by a cop somewhere between 1/4 to 1/2 mile down the road camped under a tree. Never be the lone car hauling rear down the highway. Cardinal sin to speeding.Here's where I'm not delighted. I bought the 995 a year and 4 months ago. The plastic part that secures the cable into the unit broke several months ago, but literally had no effect on use so IMO it's a non issue. Issue I have is when I headed out of town for a trip to the State Fair, I go to plug it in and nothing. Worst possible timing for an issue. I thought it was the cord, so I bought another. Turns out it's the unit.When I drop this kind of money thinking I am getting a high quality unit, I expect more than 16 months from it. Maybe that's just me.There is a card in the box that offers to add an additional year of warranty for 29.95. If you buy this unit I highly recommend you do so. It seems they know exactly how long this unit will last. Personally I wish they'd make a product that lasts longer and costs more than to try and trick someone into buying a unit and counting on them not extending the warranty.Just my .02
Originally written July 24, 2005.Well, this is the 3rd Creative product I have purchased and I'm just as satisfied. I was pondering getting this, the Creative Zen Micro 5GB MP3 Player, or the Creative Zen Touch 20GB MP3 Player. I actually slept on the Zen 40 gig when it was under $200.00. Not this time, I got the 30 gig for $180.00 and I'm very happy.Other than not having a Radio, it has the features that make or break a MP3 player. I can create Play list on the fly if I desire, import playlist from the computer. There are a zillion EQ settings with the ability to customize my own.The sound is great, even at 64 kbps WMA format. For hundreds less that the so called leaders, this is a true value and I'm so glad I finally made the purchase. I know I'm forgetting some items, but I'm listening to it as I type and load my CD's onto my computer. This MP3 player is everything I'll ever need.Recommended:YesAmount Paid (US$): 180.00Recommended for: Music Lovers - High Capacity Storage for an Entire Album CollectionUpdate: June 15, 2006.Well, a year later and my review is pretty much the same. I can say that I have had a couple of instances where the unit has frozen completely and I had to either reboot or remove and replace (same battery) the battery. This has been a great product for me and I have moved on to the Archos AV500 (sorry Zen Vision M, not enough features to compete). Now the 40 and 60 gig units can be purchased for much less than what I originally paid. Great device, Monk....
head mount + good gen 1 for a good price is hard to find and beat this setup. You can upgrade the optics with higher magnification. I went out night hunting and these things are a good alternative to shining. I have to admit it took me a good 1 hour to really get use to them, but once i got use to them i was able to move around and spot incoming pray after calling it at night with no lights. I love em.
Got this several months ago & still haven't used it. It's way too big for me. I'd have to take it apart & re-sew to fit. Also it was confusing due to strap configuration. I am a smart person, yet had to spend too much time figuring it out, then realizing that to make it fit me, the binoc hookups were on my shoulders (instead of at chest) due to adjustment hardware being in the way. I checked out my friend's harness, which has 4 attachments in back instead of 3, & his is so much better (& it's a no-name brand). I am 5'4", & 110 lbs. Do not recommend.
The only good thing about this product is that it is cordless, but the ergonomics for this set is not good!!
Works great with all manner of devices, buttons are easy to see and press. Even lets you use channel guide features.
This is a great memory card. Reliable, very, very fast, and with enough capacity for most needs. I just wish SanDisk's rebate program didn't take 90 days to deliver.
Despite some claims for going both ways, it works great for combining S-Video to Composite but not so much for the other way. I got a lot of color banding and noise.
Why did amazon recommend I buy this, when it ALREADY comes with the Ergrotron Lx Dual Stacking Arm. Now I have one Notebook Arm Mount Tray sitting around, un-opened and un-used in my apartment!! WTH!!!!
First off, even though I only gave it 4 stars, it is the best lens I have ever touched, and if I lost or broke it today, well, I'd buy another one immediately. Many people describe this lens as "optically flawless" I am no expert on lenses, but I believe them. I have this and the two kit lenses with my e510. Forget the fact that this has awesome close focusing for a second here, take a picture of anything with either of the kit lenses at around 50 mm, now take that same picture with this lens. They are different, and it isn't just because this has a larger aperture, this applies to all apertures. I can't quantitatively explain it but this lens just produces pictures that are crisper, more lifelike, and well, better than the kit lenses. Since I got this lens for Christmas, it almost never leaves my camera, I often go on walks and leave my other two lenses at home.That is the disclaimer, so why only 4 stars? For one, everyone else gave this 5 stars, so yet one more review of "perfect" in a pool of similar reviews doesn't help anyone much, but also because focusing is a bit slow. Olympus should really upgrade this lens and put a faster focusing motor in it, like the SWD. Focus in low light, even with f2, isn't much better than the kit lens- it still hunts (at least, it does on my e510). This isn't a big deal, especially as a lot of macro work should be done with manual focus anyways, but you should be aware of it before purchasing. Auto focus in good light is pretty quick and a bit noisy, auto focus in lower light hunts a bit, and auto focus in low light often doesn't work. Note- most macro lenses are criticized for slow focus, regardless of manufacturer- it is hard to make a lens auto focus to a few centimeters away. On the plus side- when it does lock focus it is nearly always dead on.Now, onto macro- I see some complaints that this is only a 1:2 lens and thus isn't "true" macro. This simply is not an issue; it is nothing but mindless semantics and should not even be brought up in complaints! This is a superb lens that focuses extremely closely- enough said. If it really matters, get the extension tube and voila- "true" macro. Even with the (outlandishly priced at $100) extension tube, this is still cheaper than any comparable macro on the market for any other system (many would argue that this is a moot point as there simply isn't any comparable macro on the market at any price.)One note on 4/3 system and depth of field (dof). The four thirds system inherently has a wider dof than other systems because of the 2x crop factor, instead of 1.5 or 1.6x in other systems (or 1x on full frame). This is good for macro work where you often want a broad dof. Macro shots at f2 can be interesting, but since distance also influences dof, you will have the eyes of a bug in focus and the body is out of focus, you have to step down to f10 or so for a broad enough dof at extremely close focusing distances to get an entire bug in focus. With other systems, you would have to step down even more to get the same dof.Now does this mean that this won't work as a portrait lens (or another application where you want narrow dof) because olympus inherently has a broader dof? No, this has a very narrow dof at f2. Put it this way, at f2, if you focus on some one's eye, their other eye will often be out of focus if they aren't looking right at you. You can really isolate something in focus if you want to with this lens. Sure, you can get even less dof with a 50mm f2 from a different system, but more often than not- at f2 with this lens, you are already fighting for more depth of field, not less.The slowish focusing is really the only down side of this lens, and it isn't a big deal, but I did expect a bit more for the price. That does not change the fact that this is closer to a perfect lens than I could hope for. I can't imagine anyone being dissatisfied with this lens. If you have only the kit lenses, you really owe it to your camera to get this lens.People who aren't into macro should consider the 12-60 as well. It is $300 more and probably isn't quite as sharp, but apparently focuses very quickly and is a zoom lens. People who aren't into macro should also consider getting this lens and getting into macro.
I use my computer to watch movies and usually in bed. This product made it possible to see the screen over my covers.
i just got mine last night, and you don't need to even read the directions, its so simple. the backlight is good, and so is the radio. my only complaints are: it would have been nice if you could record radio, it is a bit hard to get the MP3 player in the case, and the armband is huge, but maybe i just have small arms.
After reading rave reviews about the capacity, I was confident the bag would accommodate my Rebel xsi body, one short lens and multiple other accessories.Big disappointment.The bag held only the camera body and lens--just barely. This rendered the bag entirely useless.The bag is very attractive. I cannot attest to its ruggedness or reliability, as other reviewers have done.If you have a Rebel xsi, choose the bag made for that camera. It isn't as attractive, but it is a much better choice for that camera and lots of gear.
I was in the market for a long zoom lens for my Nikon D70 camera. I really didn't want to spend a ton of money so I purchased the Nikkor 55-300 zoom. It was OK but it just wasn't quite what I wanted in terms of image quality and focusing speed. After a few months I wasn't happy and decided to buy the 70--300 EDIF lens.WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!The 70-300 is more ruggedly built and sharper across the zoom range. Focusing is much faster as well. I won't bore you with a repeat of what so many others have already said, but what I will say is ..BUY THIS ONE FIRST! Don't waste your time and money on the 55-300.Even if you have to save up to make the purchase you will be much more satisfied with this lens. As an added bonus this lens can also be used on full frame Nikons and is not restricted to DX camera bodies.Proof is in the results. Get it. You'll see that the quality of the images is excellent. You won't be disappointed.
I was a little nervous about spending this much when i could really just get by with a $5 3.5mm A/V cord that i already own. Having said that, now that i have had the home kit for a few weeks, i am so glad i decided to buy it. I should have ordered it with my zune!It is a solid dock and doesn't feel cheap. Everything that comes with it seems to be of superior quality when compared to cheaper no name zune accessories. I thought about just getting the dock but when you add in the price of a good AC adapter (the cheap one i bought broke in two days), an extra sync cable, a good set of A/V cables, and the remote - it just makes more sense to buy the kit.The main reason i wanted this was to be able to control the zune from the couch with a logitech harmony remote I also bought from Amazon. If you don't own a harmony i suggest you get one NOW. The remote that comes with the home kit is great but it is rather small and using separate remotes for every device in your media center is a crap substitute for having something like a Harmony.Overall i am very happy with the home kit. It lets me listen to music over my home stereo while the zune display is on my TV and control it all from the comfort of the couch.A+
No volume control and thats just what we wanted ... our last headsets alll had problems in the volume control and with the thin wiring... this one has a thicker wire and we use the volume control on our phone... we are happier with this one than our previous more expensive ones (that are now in the garbage)
WORKED FOR A WEEK, IT WAS A GIFT SO I WAS PAST THE 14DAY RETURN POLICY.I GOT A $200.00 BOX..
The lens arrived promptly and was quite satisfactory.I would have appreciated a little more info about exact model numbers as lens models change frequently with often similar specs.
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 have a Lexmark X73 with the same problems that is seems others are having. I have done everything including buying a new power supply, uninstalled the softward, and setup all over agin. I even bought new cartridges and made sure they were properly installed and the same problem happens. I am getting the message "Lexbces has caused an error in PRCRT4.DLL. and the message try restarting your computer" . Don't know what this means. No luck there either. Can anyone give me suggestions? Thanks.
This item is advertised as a Sony VGP-BPL2.That is blatantly false. It is a Chinese knock off.I paid a premium to get what is advertised as a Sony product. If I wanted a clone, I could have bought a clone.I am still testing the battery to see how well it works.Shame on this vendor for a misleading product listing.
Occasionally, you buy an audio product that is so surprisingly and surpassingly excellent that it totally changes your listening experience. It is so with these headphones, and they are not even top of the line!As I now listen almost exclusively to iPod digital recordings, I felt disappointed in the sound quality on both my computer and via my lesser-quality headphones. I got these (for my wife) and am absolutely floored by the clarity, the depth and detail of the sound.From Jazz to folk to rock and classical, I am stunned at the quality of the sound.Highest recommendation.
i love this ipod it looked almost like new. i love the way it works and look. giving it four stars because it's a lil slow and stops at point. either way it's a good one. worth my money
Fast Delivery, and a crapload of space for picstures and vidz. I can shoot a 55 min video on my Fuji Camera without any issues and still fit another 50 pics as well.Like I said Crapload of space!!!
It works fine for me the quality is still great for my alpine, i just super glued it to the car with some heavy duty stuff and it works, this product is good for its price, you should expect as much anyways since its $10 less than all the others out there.
This is a pretty basic product, but it is a great tool to have in your bag if you work with servers and network devices. I've used this cable many times since I bought it for my laptop. I've also suggested such a cable to a customer who needed to use a external USB drive on one of his servers. The external drive's power adapter would not plug into the power distribution unit they were using.
Drive went bad in less than two years and their warranty is only good for one year. The kind of company that makes hard drives they expect to fail after one year is not the kind of company I want to trust with my data.
This product is just as it looks and is great! I originally bought it for my IPOD, but it works for other stuff too! Sometimes however, it doesn't charge my phone. Seems like a electrical thing, but I'd say for the price, DEFINITELY buy this thing!
I totally agree with a previous reviewer. These do improve the bass, but at the expense of the mids and highs. Sound is very muddy. The foam plugs fit ok but the time it takes to place them in the ear properly was enough to make me decide these were not very practical.
Coupled with a Zenith converter box, this compact antenna pulled in 42 over-the-air channels on a Panasonic analog TV-VCR combination set, and produced strong, clear signals with excellent picture quality. Expensive rabbit ears (with an extra double loop) pulled in 37 channels, and produced fluctuating signals that resulted in frequent picture breakups and frozen screens that would not clear until the converter box was unplugged and plugged in again.Since installing the Philips antenna, there have been occasional picture breakups, but no frozen screens. The breakups probably can't be avoided, because my home is surrounded by hills.This antenna is lightweight, but not "flimsy", as some reviewers have reported. The antenna has sturdy "teeth" (not paper-thin metal flaps that the reviews led me to expect). Once installed, the antenna can be easily rotated 180 degrees in the stand to operate in either a vertical or horizontal position, thus increasing options for capturing maximum signal strength.The plastic stand might be considered "flimsy", because the stalk feels a bit fragile, and the weighted base isn't very heavy, so that it is easy to dislodge the stand and antenna from the top of a TV set. However, unless you, your children, or your pets frequently knock the stand off onto the floor, the antenna should function well for years to come.
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.
Other 4GB size, which speaks for itself, the U3 functionality helped make the purchase decision. U3 provides the ability to run standard software - internet browser, email client, word processor and similar - from the flash drive. It also keeps personal settings such as email server addresses and passwords on the drive. When plugged in to a host computer, the automatic setup procedure takes a few seconds, then was has effectively a shelled mini-system which does not leave any trace on the host computer. I have used it at one conference that provided terminals, and although the staff there weren't used to this new technology, they let me use it. Connection to my work's email server was easy; I downloaded all messages, read some of them immediately and replied later at the laptop at the hotel which only offered an expensive connection. Next day, I reconnected the flash drive at the conference and sent the messages off. So far, I am very happy with this drive. The only thing that could have been solved better is the cap which is not teathered and get get easily lost (at least I do :-).As always, ask yourself: Do I really need this? No matter how easy things are to use, you will spend time fidgeting with it, and it will at some point frustrate you.
Pros: The PalmOne Tungsten E has a nice screen which displays an attractive color image. JPG images look nice. For the price you get some nice features like an MP3 player and video player. The sound quality, through headphones, is o.k. and I find the video quality to be no better. Never-the-less, they are still fun features to have.Cons: After three months (almost to the day), and thus just in time for the warranty to expire, the power button stoped functioning. In searching the PalmOne site forums I found another person who had the same problem. The response from PalmOne was to send the unit back for an expensive ($125) repair. No thanks. I can still power on by using one of the hot keys and allowing the unit to power itself off after a designated period of time.Features like a color screen, MP3 player, movie player, etc. are nice to have but if the unit fails to function in the most rudimentary of tasks - powering on and off by way of the power button - then it's not worth the money. I regret having not thoroughly researched the Tungsten E before putting it on my Christmas list. That's a rare mistake for me and one that I will not repeat.Think carefully before you buy a PalmOne Tungestn E.
After 5 months using it daily I am happy with it overall. My previous keyboard was the first split keyboard MS made (a predecessor without all the extra do dads around the main keys.) I was forced to replace it as my husband was frustrated as he could no longer see the printed letters on the keys. So I purchased this one as a replacement. I am not fully using all the do dad keys and buttons yet but will, with time. The feel and hand placement is not very different from the one I replaced. The base of my hand loves the resting spot the bottom platform provides.My grumble with it was that the large space key in the middle took time to adjust to. At first I would hit it with a thumb and it would resist, until I hit it just right it would fail to give me my space. Now I don't notice that it does that as often or at all. This would suggest that it requires a break in or adjustment period (you to it and it to you) to be totally comfortable with the key strikes.
I've used Trackman trackballs since the late 90's - still have the second one I ever bought, a Trackman Marble, in use on my work desktop. I took them up due to RSI pain I developed playing first person shooters at that time. The thumbball didn't require all the forearm movement necessary for mouse-use, isolating 99% of the movement to the thumb. Thumball's aren't for everyone, but I found the level of control to be fine enough for use with everything from Photoshop to gameplay (both fine-pixel movement apps). Since that time I've moved on from the game-play, but the trackmen still sit right next to every keyboard I own. I've been using the current incarnation, the "Wheel Optical" variant with my laptops for several years. They're functionally equivelent to the older marbles, and I've had no issues using them for the same range of material. I hear that the newer "laser" mice have better fine-control than the older opticals, and would definitately upgrade, if logitech brings one to market in the same form-factor, but until then I'll keep buying the old-faithful.
I love how this bag looks, it's the perfect bag for a professional. I work and go to school, so it's not a everyday bag for me because of its limited space. I can just get in my day minder, a notebook, laptop and the charger. and it does get a little heavy for my shoulders. But other then that its an awesome bag
The SU-800 works great, performs as advertised, except that the light is not purely ir, as I had been led to believe. There is a small amount of red light when you take the shot, and my ever-blinking wife reacts even to that. i-TTL preflash never works, of course, but this happens even when on manual. My solution has been to turn the AF-illuminator mode on, which uses a brighter red light to assist focus. Her eyes adjust to the red light, so then the trigger light doesn't cause a blink. The catch there is that once the camera achieves focus the light turns off, so I can't focus-recompose, because in the time it takes to reframe her eyes have adjusted back to no light, and she blinks again. Sigh. Oh, and this still has to be done in manual. I'm thinking a different body with FV lock (my D40 lacks this) might be able to work around this, but I'm not sure. Pocket Wizards would definitely work, but having to walk over to the flashes and set levels manually would be much less convenient.It is a good product otherwise, but be aware that if you are hoping for a completely invisible trigger, you will be disappointed.
Indeed, if you have a Canon Powershot you will need this AC device when you transfer pictures from camera to PC. I had mine for almost two years and it works.
Good bag for a small DSLR with lens and small accessories - good "walking around" bag when you don't want to lug all your gear. Flat bottom to stably rest on, although a little top-heavy without a heavy lens, so might fall over if provoked. Nice long shoulder strap (though no shoulder pad), handle on the top back is a plus.Only complaint is that the plastic buckle that secures the flap over the main compartment isn't idiot-proof (especially when you're not watching carefully as you close it): half the time the ends will not align quite correctly when closing the buckle, although they will continue to slide together most of the way, possibly fooling you into believing the flap is securely latched when it isn't. Shouldn't require such careful attention (two hands while looking closely in adequate light) just to perform a task which can be done behind your back (one-handed if you're reasonably dexterous) on most backpacks or other gear with similar latching mechanisms.I mainly use it with a Canon XSi (450D) with 50mm f/1.4, and it has plenty of room in the main compartment for an extra inch of foam padding below the lens (in case I drop it hard), plus a charger, filters, etc. and a 1/2" deep front zip pocket that covers the full height and width of the bag for lens brush, mem cards, and other accessories. Best bag I've seen so far for my purposes.
The cord is far too rigid. It gets kinks, pulls on the mouse, catches on things, and just is a total nuisance.
This camera offers an excellent value for the price that you pay. It takes excellent pictures set on the automatic mode but yet offers the opportunity to set the shutter speed, aperture, etc. if you are so inclined. It also offers a large screen which makes it great to review the pictures. The only complaint I have is that the batteries do not last long and you always have to carry an extra set with you.- You do not get much warning that they are low. I suggest that you purchase a set of 4 re-chargable AA batteries and rotate. However, the fact that it uses AA batteries and does not have a built in battery is an assect and one of the reasons I like this line of Canon cameras. At least you can easily purchase and replace them and keep shooting!
this product was for my 8 year old sister. she will not shut it off!! had it for aabout a month now and it seems to be working very well. i was not able to put music from i tunes on it, but other than that its very good. it is very tiny which is nice. was very easy to work and you dont have to use the software that comes with it. so far cant find anything wrong with it.
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 !!!
I finally took the plunge a little over a year ago and bought a handheld. I am very glad I did. I wish I would have bought it 6 months sooner instead of dropping all that money on a laptop. For what I wanted a laptop for (taking notes in class, or playing solitaire in class) I could have save myself several hundred by just getting the T|E and a keyboard.The whole handheld thing is a great concept and Palm carries it off pretty well. As with any computing device, it's not the device but the apps that make it really useful. The datebook is perfectly useful and I use it all the time. The included Documents to Go and MobileDB apps are the next most frequents ones for me and do the job pretty well. I wish DTG could handle more fancy Excel stuff, but at least it preserves formating and functions it can't execute so you don't loose anything.Pros: Go anywhere and do a whole lot.With Softick Card Export II software you can use it as a flash drive as well.Almost all the info I need the palm of my hand every day.Cons: Yes, mine developed a screen whine. Annoying.My speaker almost died but seems to be back to life.WiFi support would be REALLY nice in a unit like this.Power button is onbly marginally functional now. A freeware program got me a workaround on this.I'm starting to look for "what's next" for me in a handheld and so far I don't see anything that makes me want to run out and plunk down the cash. The Lifedrive is a good concept, but the reviews have scared me off. The T5 has a gorgeous screen, but no wifi either.So I am still happily using my T|E day in and day out.
I travel a lot and was really beaten down by lugging even a portion of my CD collection around with me. It always seemed like the song I wanted to hear was on a CD that I had not brought, or was in the larger CD case in my checked luggage. Like I said: beaten.The natural solution to this dilema was a large mp3 jukebox. After a few months of rationalizing the price, I decided it was time to treat myself.Of course, the iPod is the gold standard in this market, so that's where I started. I tried it out at a few different stores and, and sure enough, it's a great product. I could have easily bought an iPod and been very happy with it.However, as I did more shopping, I kept coming across the Zen Xtra 30GB. The price difference between the Xtra and the smaller-capacity iPod is dramatic, and I thought I should at least check it out.After many comparisons and lots of review-reading, I decided on the Xtra. For me, it sorted out this way:- Design and cool factor - iPod wins by a bunch- Usability - tie, maybe a slight edge to iPod- Sound quality - dead heat- Flexibility (file formats, music store options, platforms, etc) - Xtra wins- Long term viability (ie: ability to change battery) - Xtra wins and iPod isn't on the track- Value - Xtra wins in a landslideThe only thing that iPod clearly has going for it is it's coolness. Once you get past that (and I get past it pretty quickly), the Xtra ties or wins in every category that matters.I've had my Xtra for a couple of weeks and find myself using it EVERYWHERE. A Belkin TuneCast II FM transmitter (also a great product) allows me to use it in the car, some Sony travel speakers I've had for years let me use it in the hotel, my Bose headphones for the plane, and the very acceptible ear buds that come with the Xtra are great for the office.My "Good Stuff" playlist is now over 450 songs, and I've got nearly 10GB of albums on the Xtra. How did I ever live without this thing? I will never listen to a commercial or DJ on the radio again!The Xtra is a great value on a fantastic product. I enthusiasticly recommend it!Updated 11/05: I've had my Zen Xtra for almost a year now and still love it. The ONLY complaints I have are:1. The battery meter, which only has three bars. It's tought to tell how much juice you've got left. However, even after a year of nearly every-day use, the battery goes strong for 10-12 hours.2. The near-total absence of accessories. You can use any generic FM transmitter in your car, any generic speakers, etc. But, there are no cases or any other toys to specifically go w/ the Xtra. This is the price you pay for bucking the trend.The sound is still great, the earbuds are still great, the interface is fine, and I still use the hell out of it.I'm not in the iPod "Cool Club", but that's fine by me. I have definitely got my money's worth out of the Xtra, and intend to keep it until the ROKR music phone grows into a usable product.If you're on the fence regarding the Xtra, I'd encourage you to get it. You can't beat the price for the amount of storage you get, the performance is great, and the device will last.
Nice restored PDA with excellent communication and follow-up support from seller. My only disappointment is that the battery isn't as robust as I had hoped...but it is more than adquate for a discontinued device.
We bought the Plantronics CS-55 Wireless Headset over three years ago for use in our small business and it was one of the best purchases we have made. My wife asked me to get her wireless headset that she "wouldn't have to mess with" so I selected this one since it is what my company uses (a Fortune 500) in it's call centers. Here are my observations:+ Good Range; the unit covers all of our fairly large shop+ Easy to Setup; just follow the simple instructions and go+ Easy to Use; simple as picking up the phone and turning on the headset (we addedPlantronics HL10 Handset Lifterto make it even easier)+ Great Sound Quality; we never had any static issues, even in our heavily wireless environment- Heavy; not absurdly so, but takes some getting used toThis headset gets used just about everyday that our shop is open and it has never given us any problems. It has passed the test of time with flying colors!Highly Recommended!CFH
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 have only had my camera for a month, so regard these as first impressions. The camera is quite intuitive and good in usability (and I should know because I work as a usability engineer!), with enough controls and default features to satisfy anybody. I had an absolutely hellish time installing it with usb on Windows ME. I have since learned that Win ME and USB devices like this one are a major pain in the neck!!! I spent a lot of time with technical support troubleshooting this device. Hours!! But once it was installed, everything was okay. The package came with Adobe Photo Deluxe, which I'm ashamed to confess to loving (it handles a lot of stuff I used to do with Photoshop) The good thing is that their technical support is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, a really remarkable thing!!!I bought a 96 MB card, which carries about 60-70 pictures at fine. I found the default settings (night, fireworks, landscape) to not work particularly well, but this may be my inexperience showing.This camera really drains memory, and apparently it seems that the LED display must be on for the camera to take pictures. One problem I noticed is that the auto-shutoff feature doesn't work particularly well, and you have to always be on top of that. (sometimes I have to actually remove the batteries to turn it off). The battery charge display is somewhat misleading. A lot of time when it powers up it will show full power, but a minute later, that indicator will indicate only a quarter charge.I'm not a pro, but I had so much fun taking pictures and playing around with the settings.
Read the product description carefully. It is as described but the photo makes it look thin. It is not. I thought I was buying a TV I could mount on my wall but it is 21" thick with a tube sticking out the back that precludes wall mounting. I can't fault the seller but I should have considered what he was saying instead of relying on the picture.
I purchased this 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.
TomTom ONE Portable GPS Vehicle NavigatorWe bought the TomTom One on the first day of our 3 week holiday and it arrived on Day three! What a gem - just plugged it in and off we went. If we needed a tourist site, hotel, gas station or a restuarant - 2 clicks and we were driving like locals! TomTom is unbelievable in county lanes and stunningly powerful for geting around the urban jungle - but it has a great finale when you leave the car. You can roam around parks and city streets and it tells you where you are and gets you back to the car directly and safely. A truly indispensable travel tool - if you leave home without one, dont worry - just call Amazon!
This GPS covered my expectations and much much more.It has two modes of operation (Car or Boat) and withthe optional memory module, can load maps andPOIs for a maximum experience
I fully agree with Jack Berry's detailed review. Here's a quick supplement to what was not focused on.I choose the 1738 not because it was AT&T; but because after so many years, nearly all AMs, regardless of brand, had the same features; they differ mostly in recording time and a need for battery backup. Sound quality has risen to be equal to low quality cassette tape no matter what AM I auditioned in people's homes. Should I need to archive a phone message, I could easily digitize it by recording playback on my iPod clone.In 2006, the 1738 is one of the cheapest AMs for price with a 40 min recording time. RAM and flash memory prices are very cheap, so all digital machines reflect this low cost. However, I was skeptical by the mixed reviews posted by many readers given my experience with no-name brand AM. If AMs were all the same, how can AT&T; be worse, and for $17, it was low risk test given it cost as much as a list-price music CD.Maybe AT&T; has improved this model to correct negative reviews or there is a large variation in production quality for this model. I was quite surprised; the 1738 is a superb AM. The recorded in and outgoing message was as good as a tape machine. There is a catch: the microphone of the unit is poor quality, and one can make high quality outgoing messages by calling your home, say from a cell phone, and recording your outgoing message using the remote feature; or use the `default' machine generated message. You can use the built in mic, say for the 1738's memo feature, but with far less quality. Despite no battery backup, messages are retained when the unit is unplugged.What I love about digital machines is the capacity to delete messages mid-playback, delete the middle of queued messages while saving other messages, fast and slow play without the `chipmunk' effect, and voice-mail quick response to remote control features. The 1738 #5 button on the remote is a HELP, and will read out what all the control buttons do, so you needn't carry a reminder card to operate the remote. I only wish AT&T; followed the voice-mail control keys of popular systems like Verizon or Meridian, rather than invent their own.In my engineering experience there are 2 common pitfalls in digital AM that are easily fixed and maybe construed as a product defect: memory fragmentation causing poor recording and failure to use a DSL line filter. I had these minor problems when I used my PC as an answering machine for a brief period. When memory fragments due to a glitch, either power down the machine or erase all the messages to realign memory. Alas, if the memory is truly defective and no allowance was made in the design to bypass faulty memory [such as in most flash or SD memory cards] the problem could be permanent. The DSL carrier signal on a landline is near the supersonic, but it will give very bad results if recorded on phone lines, especially with digital methods. Nearly all DSL providers give line filters which work well, use them on all phone lines.
My first one lasted 10 months and my warranty replacement lasted 3 months, just long enough to put it over the one year mark and EPSON does not vary from its 1 year warranty regardless of the fact the second machine is only 3 months old. Would not suggest buying this product. It definitely has injet head problems.Very poor customer support for problems, such as I experienced. My company have made a new policy, no more EPSONS.
It is exactly what it appears to be...If you are using a lazer printer with parallel hook ups available, buy a parallel cable and use it.They are way, way faster than USB!
I love this camera it takes great pictures in the child and pet format of my preschool class. Far less blurring than other cameras I have used. Very high quality photos. Really enjoying using this camera. I recommend getting additional memory than what comes with it that only held 7 photos. And the accessory pack with the case and battery charger has been great too.
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 CD player just stopped working after only a few months of use. It isn't expensive but now I have to buy something else. Don't waste your time.
I really like the look the Speck case gives my MacBook Pro and it certainly does a good job of protecting my MacBook Pro from scratches. Beyond that, its not likely to add much value. I don't think its made particularly well but even with that being said, I wouldn't try and talk anyone out of purchasing one so long as all you're looking for is something to protect the outside of your MBP from scratches.Overall I'm very happy with it. If and ever it breaks, I'll likely just replace it with another one.
I highly recomend this product for those who want a considerably powerful pda, with gps and wireless internet capabilities all in one reletively small and compact device. I mianly purchased this product for the gps aspect, but chose to go this route over a smart phone. i still have my cell phone, and now the pocket pc, they are separate, but the bluetooth works great. The battry life is not nearly as bad as seem people let on, but if using the gps, the car ac adapter is a must have for long trips (over a few hours). It works great for geocaching as well. The only this I wish it had, were a slightly more powerful prcessor, but hey, now that the price is dropping, definately pick one up.
It's a good transmitter but just a little noisy. It does get the signal through but when volume is over 50% you will hear the hissing noise. Other than that it's OK and worth buying.
Works great, best price and it even came with a return label for the old cartridge to be recycled.
Compact and rugged not cheap and plastic. The retractable USB connector is nice. One of the best professional looking designs I've seen. Had no problems with the product. I'm using it with Mac OS X, and had to find information on the internet to remove the hidden partition which would make it appear as a CD-RW, but once that was removed, I can use the whole device. Works great with OS X, and I even have an OS X Journal HFS+ filesystem on it. I highly recommend it.
I love my TomTom 510. It is very user friendly. Wouldn't travel without it. Highly recommend. Only drawback is that if you mount the suction cup close to the dashboard heat source, the unit will detach from the windshield and fall off.
I was told by the guy at the Apple store that I needed to use the insert for my 2G Nano. So, I used the one provided with the IH6 and it didn't work. On a whim, I placed my Nano in the clock without any insert and it worked! Hope this helps someone... It's a great product.
I bought this for my VIZIO M220VA 22" LED/LCD HDTV and it does not work. False advertising. IT is not a Hi-Resolution unless they think 1366x768 is high resolution. I wish I can return after buying a month ago.
We do all our composing on our computers and already use an M-Audio interface and only occasionally wished we could have 1 or 2 more inputs. This product is a superb solution for just that, the price is right, and the quality and specs are extremely high. It was important to us to have a preamp that was not the weak link in an otherwise top-notch system, and this definitely fit the bill. It has 2 mic and/or instrument ins, Phantom power, VU meters, extremely low distortion, and a great frequency range. We use it for 2 guitars, sometimes a mic, sometimes our electronic drums, and we couldn't be happier with it's performance and convenience! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! We would buy again from this seller anytime also!!
After a pair of uncomfortable Panasonic phones I had finally stopped working, I picked up the CD-180. I've only had it for a few weeks, so I'm not sure about the durability yet.As far as the sound goes, the bass response seems to be more than adequate, and the high-end response should satisfy anyone who's not an audiophile. The sound is also fairly clear and distinct, and it's easy to discriminate individual instruments. The sound also feels much closer in, unlike some models I've heard where the sound feels distant and isolated. The bass can overwhelm other parts of the music at times, though, and sometimes seems to be slightly muffled. The headphones have decent isolation for closed headphones, but not great compared to higher-end models.The real selling point for these phones, in my opinion, is comfort. Whle you can't exactly forget that they're on, the design keeps pressure off your ears, and with the right adjustments stay comfortable for extended wear. However, the interior tends to get warm after a while, and your ears will sweat.Overall, for the price, they're fine for the average user, but someone who wants perfectly crisp sound quality would be better off with a more professional set of cans.
I purchased this lens to use with my new Nikon D80. The two work together brilliantly. Though only a novice, my pictures look great. I can only imagine what they will look like when I really learn how to use all the camera's features.The only downsides are that it is bulky and heavy compared to the standard 17-135mm lens that came with my D80. However, this is true of any zoom lens. If you don't really need to extra distance of this lens, don't waste your money or hassle with lugging a zoom around. For everyone else, this is a great value that produces impressive results.NOTE: A UV filter is a must to protect your lens. This lens measures 67mm, just like the standard lens. I don't know why amazon has 58mm filters listed as accessories.
The keyboard has a nice shape, and my fingers feel like they're resting in the proper positions. But the "r" key has developed a problem after only 1 week of usage: it sometimes doesn't register, and I have to press down harder than any other keys. Also, the left shift key doesn't depress if I push down on the right side of it. The left shift key doesn't have any problems. A dissapointing purchase.
I was a bit skeptical about this because I had a very bad experience with another MP3 player but I love this thing.I can record all my favorite songs on here from my CDs and tapesand carry them with me. It makes my commute from work so much easier to tolerate!
The product is probably fine but it annoys me when I don't pay attention and I order it because it came up with a CRV3 search and it's not.
After extensive research, in October 2002 I found that the Casio Exilim EX-S2 is a wonderful camera. The things that I love about it is that I keep it in an old billfold so I can have it with me all the time. It powers up in about 1 second, and you are ready to take up to about 17 pictures on 1600x1200 resolution without interpolation. If you want to take more, the camera has an expandible memory card slot. The battery lasts for several uses, even with flash on. The zoom feature is not really worth mentioning, and the flash works best in the 3-10 foot range. The cradle is 1x USB. WindowsXP automatically knows when you hook up the camera, and downloads your pictures within seconds. Leave the camera on the cradle to charge. Its that easy!! The absolute best feature of this camera is the viewscreen. Moments after you take your picture, you can view it, and even zoom in to make sure you got the image you wanted. How anyone could use traditional film is beyond me!
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.
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.
This little device has opened the world of grilling for all to see. The first rule of the Knights of the Round Grills is Temp, Temp, Temp...and this one is awesome.With both dome and meat probes, it gives you real time info via a wireless connection to the base transmitter. It has max temp alarms for both meat and dome and a timer.You will learn more about your grill temp in 1 session of grilling than you have to date.This turns grilling into tactical application of fire to achieve perfect meat.I give this little number an 'All of the stars in the sky' review, but they only gave me 5, so I am going with that.Buy. It. Now.hk
I found these headphones to be very uncomfortable, not to mention the clips catch in your hair, if you have long hair. They also do not sound anywhere near as good as the Panasonic RP-HG10...which I highly recommend.
Depth finder is excellent, easy to use, fine picture; temperature reads about 3 degrees low. Neeeded a portable, unfortunately didn't know Garmin offered this option until I saw it in the instructions! With a little improvisation and some leftover parts from my last depth finder, I made it portable. Generally very pleased with it, certainly price is right.
I have owned the 3-2-1 system for 1 yr, 1 month and 1 week. The DVD player had to be replaced after 6 months of occasional use. Last week it failed to operate again, 6 weeks out of warranty. Also, no audio from the cable/sat setting ! The audio from my plasma TV speakers is equally as impressive in my LARGE living room. The AM/FM gives poor quality reception compared to a simple kitchen am/fm under the cabinet! DVD players are not expensive. I was impressed by the demo at the store, with a Bose DVD- at home it left me cold. Like PT Barnum said, 'there is one born every minute' Be smart and avoid this product and shop for a decent dvd/sound system.
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!
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!
The logitech trackman is a great peripheral, especially for people with carpal tunnel. Logitech has discontinued this version, and now offers only the wireless version. Hastings, primarily a retailer of books, cds, and dvds, also sells some computer accessories. In this case, they found out it was discontinued, and hiked their price from roughly $50 to the current $179.99. Classy stuff from a retailer who's days are numbered, like most brick and mortar stores of this type. Gohastings.com will not reply to inquiries about gouging, so just letting people know, there are other retailers that still have some stock of this item, but DO NOT pay $150+ for it from Hastings.
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.
You need to try this paper if you've used "E" surface paper before. Even on a inexpensive printer the results were amazing. You can imagine the results I get on my Epson 3800.Thanks Epson!Greg AmmonsAmmons Portrait StudioPendleton, S.C. 29670
I lost one Fitbit using the plastic clip that comes with it, so I knew I needed a better solution. This fits the bill. It is a good value for your money and the delivery was prompt. I would recommend to a friend.
I so wanted this to work, and it did. When I held it at a 42 degree angle approximately 8 inches from the car stereo. Which is really hard to do while driving a stick shift.The music is transmitted, but there is always static. While it would be cool do be able to do this wirelessly, go with the method that actually works and buy a version that connects through your tape deck.
I mastered this camera in ten minutues after I opened the box. The best part it uses the 3 inch CD-R and CD-RW's from Sony and so you don't need or worry about memory sticks etc. The CD-RW lets you take 80 images on 640 * 480 size which can be transfered either by playing the CD-R or CR-RW on a PC or transfering the images via USB datalink cable (I took me 2 minutes to transfer all images to the PC via datalink cable). I would recommend this camera to any one shopping for a 3 MP Digital Camera to seriously look into it.
I recently purchased the m515 and found it to be a wonderful product. I am particulary impressed by the available software that is available for this unit. They are easy to install so you can have all your needed information with you at all times. I have had a minor problem with sync. It seems to duplicate some of my appointment book at various other times, which is very annoying. For example, if I have an appointment in the evening from 6-8:30pm during the sync process it will download that information plus schedule the same appointment from 8-10pm the same evening. It has done this on a number of ocassions but at least I can go in and delete the unwanted appointments which takes unnessary time. I haven't contacted technical support about this problem to see if there is a fix. Other than that the m515 performs great. There are some great games available to download. Overall, I highly recommend the purchased of this device.
This is a basic cable. It works and it is cheap. There is not much else you can say about it.
I was programming an Ipod for a friend and became interested in buying one for myself. I went to the store to get some info on the Ipod, and luckily the departments store I frequent didn't carry the unit, but offered the Zune. I came straight home, did my reasearch, and ordered on the same day. The Zune is far more superior than any Ipod model that I have either read about or experienced for myself. And a much better deal moneywise. I must say that you shouldn't get a Zune unless you are running a Windows version with SP2 or higher, for any other ver. won't recognize the unit. I had a pc w/SP1 and Media Center 2002, so I thought I was in trouble. Against my initial thoughts on SP2, I went ahead and upgraded, and haven't had any problems yet. The sound is great, videos are decent, and the software is very user friendly. I would check out the other models of media players, especially the Archos brand, for they have a bigger screen and hard drive. But for audio and a few videos, this unit is worth the money.
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 Zune is my 5th player. My first was a D-Link several years ago. The Zune is the best one yet, as one should expect. The playback quality for music is excellent. The video resolution is acceptable even when stretched to play on my 65" TV. My ONLY complaint is about the Zune software, not the player. Like iTunes, the Zune software is annoying, irritating, and does not let me have enough control, but it is a relatively small price to pay to use a player the quality of the Zune. Also, the accessory kits were very useful.
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.
Well it's been a while and it works great. My signal was qhosting and fuzzy on regular TV and had artifacts popping up in HDTV. My signal went from -6 to +9, exactly as it claimed. Worth the cash for the pristine HDTV experience.
I love this small radio. I was introduced to it in another home and decided I had to have one. It has great sound, reception has not been an issue, and it's completely portable on battery power or the adapter. (I haven't tested the length of time on the 4"D's.) My radio is always on and I wanted a radio that I could grab for the porch or leave in a room. So far the sound reception has not meant holding your mouth in a certain position while adjusting the antenna. My only negative is it doesn't have a timer for sleeping to music.MBO
I have the cheapest of the lot, a Handspring Visor, and it's one of the best investments I've made in several years. If you're someone like me who's always got something (or many somethings) happening, a PDA is much better than a datebook, since you can enter the appointment once and have it repeat as needed. As far as which brand to buy ... as the title of this review suggests, a Palm Pilot is like an IMAC -- much trendier, but you might as well trash it in a few years when it becomes obsolete. The expandability of the Visor makes it the better choice in the long run.
Good product from sony.Works with universal voltage range(110V-230V).long Life battery.You can recharge 4 AA battery or only 2 AAA battery(I dont know why they made only 2 slots for AAA) at a single time.After seeing the photo of this product I thought that it has 4 LCD for each battery(like Ultra) but it has only one LCD light which will become green from red when charging is complete.
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.
I was amazed at how awesome this was! The whole flexibility and water-resistance of the item was great. I can pack it up in a backpack, or elsewhere without having to worry that it could be damaged if bent. Although you can not roll it up tightly, which was one thing I immediately wanted to try, it really shines when you are working at night! This has got to be the best price for an illuminated keyboard out there! It glows evenly, and nice and brightly! It does not have lighted bars, or LED's at one end, it literally glows evenly along the whole keyboard!Typing on this keyboard is not too bad. It takes a bit of getting used to, and does indeed cause some spelling errors at first. Once used to it, it types pretty nice!The electrical layer is like that lightstrip tape for computer modding lights. It works great! I would definitely recommend this item for anyone who types at night, and likes to see what they are typing on!
We have used this backup system since I have been here. Tape is dependable, can get many uses out of it.
Great way to transfer images and is really easy and fast. No cords no mess, highly recomend with any digital camera!
It creates not a nice effect on UWA lens such as my sigma 10-20mm. I never liked the pictures taken with it and have found myself not using it at all.
Product arrived on time. Like the case; holds everything and then some. Had to drain & re-charge the included batteries several times before charge time was close to what was written in the manual. Hopefully the batteries are ok. Have to wait and see.
First off, I am not an Apple computer user, as 90% of the world aren't. However, I am continually impressed by their quality products and innovation. The Ipod Nano is yet another example. Easy to use, perfect size, and all in a nice looking package.I typically use my Ipod at the gym. It is absolutely perfect in that environment. Get yourself an Ipod armband and you're all set. With it's light weight, you won't even notice it. I have a couple hundred songs on it right now, which is more than enough for an hour workout.The only negative that I've found in the 1+ month I've owned it is that it can scratch easily. Definitely get a case with screen protection before you even remove it from the box.I definitely recommend this product.
The buzzing noise on this was so bad that I wouldn't even use it for voice conversation, let alone data or fax. Sure enough, it didn't work for fax, just failed to sync up with the remote fax machine. Absolute garbage, and for the price it really ought to be as good as the best wireless phones. (I don't have DSL, my phone line is very clear, I use 5.8GHz wireless phones without any problems. So nothing to do with my environment.)From other reviews, some found it satisfactory. So at the very best it's unreliable. But I wouldn't bother with it.
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.
Bought it for laptop. It has a small travel bag for carring with you in laptop bag. The picture quality is fine, though not spectacular. For some reason I cant get it to change viewing angle any more. Something magically changed in setup. Mic works fine. I am not particulary happy with attachment clip - I find it somewhat uncomfortable and when placed on top of laptop camera blocks a bit of screen.But overall it does what it is promised to do.
The ink cartridge does not fit the Epson picturemate snap so had to send it back. The other epson print packs work very well - 5 stars.
Reading through the reviews before I bought these headphones, I was aware of some of the downfalls. 1) They can't be used with a plasma tv. 2) They have very limited line-of-sight range. 3)They have funny sony-only batteries.And while these are true, I am blown away by how much I love these headphones. They are incredibly comfortable to wear. Many headphones hurt my hears after a couple of hours. I have a larger head and these don't pinch my ears at all. The foam pads are exceptionally comfortable. I find the sound quality to be more than adequate. I use them primarily for playing video games, and felt like I was really hearing the games for the first time. I've had no problem with battery life, although I'll admit that I probably haven't used them for more than five hours at a time without recharging them. And while these headphones would be a poor option if you plan on moving around a lot, they are great for watching tv, playing video games, or listening to music in a stationary location.
I've had the opportunity to use this printer (home use) for the past 2 years (it was my roommate's). The thing is so fantastic and dependable I forget it's even there; I think that's the true measure of an excellent product - when using it becomes completely transparent. I've come to expect this top-notch quality and dependablility; I have no idea what I'm going to buy to try and replace it now that I'm moving out.Changing the toner cartridge is a walk in the park. It takes longer to fill an ice cube tray. There are so many flaps and doors on the thing that clearing a paperjam (of which we had one over the past 2 years, and it was my fault for loading the paper crooked) was simple and quick. I especially like the separate loader tray that easily accepts envelopes, cards and (my favorite) CD labels. After you're done with the loader tray, it folds up into the unit.We also have the 4050 TN's (has an additional paper tray) at work - I can attest that these puppies can handle a seriously high volume of print jobs - flawlessly. I don't know what the pages-per-minute number is, but I can't imagine you needing anything to be much faster.
My job calls for me to travel all around the US, so I constantly have no idea where I am, or where I am going. The Garmin is so practical and such a help that I could not do without it. The days of reading a map are over. No way I could navigate a mountain side or a busy freeway with multiple merging points without my Garmin. The text to talk is great so i don't have to constantly look at the screen and drive. The touch screen is great, and the avoidances come in handy when I don't feel like paying a toll charge.My only gripe is that the volumn should be louder..can't really listen to the radio and hear the Garmin at the same time. Also, make sure you are not under any kind of cover when waiting for the satellite. I was at a gas station and could not get the address to pull up, when I noticed i was still under the cover at the gas pump....I inched forward and it worked just fine. Sometimes it take a few seconds to find the location, but it has never failed me. Of course it has not depth perception, so once it told me I had arrived at destination, I was in the middle of a highway...the location was above me on top of the mountain (Pittsburgh). Otherwise, this is a awesome unit and I highly recommend if you are gonna get a GPS, specifically a Garmin, get the text-to-speech....it makes a difference when it says 'keep right onto OH-71' as opposed to 'keep right' .Go Garmin!
This one is awesome. My husband and I are blown away be the clarity and ease of use and set-up. We have paired with with a Lenovo T60 computer with the mini-docking station. The monitor has several additional USB hubs and a vacation switch.
I like the griffen ITRIP for all the obvious reasons, it is wireless which makes it easy to grab your ipod when jumping in someone elses car, or even at work when the radio SUCKS you can just use that....etc.it DOES drain the battery though, only downside to it, but that is expected of this type of device. I do know that there are ITRIPS that come with the adaptor cord, mine didnt. so you may want to email the seller to find that out ~ although, i didnt expect mine to anyway.all in all, i think it is a decent buy!
Every review here is accurate. I purchased this player and promptly took it back next day. It put lines through thepicture and I had 3 to 4 white flashes through the screen during a movie. This disc was brand new never before seen so it was not scratched. This player I would definately stay away from. ...
Since I'd rather be lost then spend $800-$1000 for a super, high-tech GPS; I researched and found the Garmin SP c340 to be an affordable alternative. I like that it tells you the name of the street you are turning onto. Some other units just say "turn right". The c340 will say "turn right at John Street". There are a few drawbacks with this unit: I found it does lose the signal if not mounted to the windshield; it takes a while to load its maps when running on battery; and you can't verify an address with the zip code. (if you can, i couldn't find it) I think if I had know about the zip code thing, I wouldn't have purchased this unit. All and all, its a decent unit for the money.
I love the ability to switch between speakers and headphones, but the volume control was the icing on the cake. I haven't used the mic because I have no use for it.
I bought this item to replace my old cassette had started to malfunction (the cassette would be be ejected frequently) after using for the last 3 years. I'm happy with the purchase - this adapter works great and sound quality is good too.
Got this mouse to work on music projects in cramped quarters. Works great, frees up my space for more gear on the table. Go mouse, go!
This amp is worth alot. It does right around 2500 watts at 1 ohm. I had it on 2 Alpine Type X subs at 1ohm and it broke my trunk latch almost immediately. To say the least, it's a beast!
this is the best thing sirus came up with no stactic what so ever, clear all the time, no need to hunt for radio stations! great product
The mouse works well and has all the funtions of a full size optical mouse. After a period of long use, my hand tends to cramp because it is small. A small price to pay for the convenience.
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.
This is a great product.....better than I originally got with my camera. There are more components than just the wall charger. The shipper was very quick..not disappointed at all.
I bought this unit in November of 2006. So far, I am very happy with it. Nice quality out put. I have been using it as a printer, copier, and scanner. The copy and printer feature work great. The color scan is very nice, I tried to scan some old pictures which about 30 years old and they turn out wonderful. I have not figure out the fax feature works yet. The only draw back I can think of when using fax is that it may be slow since you will have to fax one page at the time so it may take longer to fax if you have multi pages. The price is great from Amazon for $160.00 and it comes with the toner cartrige.
The breakdown-PROS:*Sound seems to be good for the price*Nice look*Good cord length (~ 8 ft)CONS:*High resistance (60 ohms) which makes it harder for devices to drive.*No in-line mute/volume control***Not comfortable (behind-the-neck design)Bottom line: If the headset was not so uncomfortable to wear these might make a great headset.The details-I was looking for a multi-purpose headset. I use skype to talk with my friends on-line while we play games, also I like to listen to music while I am waiting for my friends to get on-line. So, I wanted a headset that had a average to good quality mic, and offered good (above average) sound.I was thinking since people boast about the great quality for the price of KOSS's KSC-50s and KSC-75s, I thought I would give the CS-80 headsets a try. CS-80s are similar to the KSC-50s but have a behind the head design and a mic.The KOSS CS-80 is a fairly good sounding headset. I have a problem with the deep bass. It seems that the bass reduces the overall clarity. However, the sound is pretty good for the price range. Also, once you get an EQ to reduce the bass the clarity is much better.The mic does not seem to be anything that special, but I have not tested it that much. It seems that it does reduce noise. Voice quality reproduction is good, but I do not think it is anything that special.The biggest problem that I had with this headset is the behind-the-neck design. I have not had any headphones with the behind-the-neck design, so I did not know how they would feel. Although, since the CS-80 are suppose to sound good, I thought a little pain would be a trade-off. When I first tried the headphones they felt great. The problem was after an hour or so the damn things made me want to cut my ears off. I do wear glasses so maybe this is a factor. The pain is so great that it really does not make the sound worth it and that is the reason they only get two stars.
The picture is very clear. The setup was straight forward and easy. It took me less than an hour to have it all ready to go.
When my printouts would come out garbled, I first blamed the printer, then the computer. Little did I know that my Iogear hub was the culprit. I tested it on a PC and a Mac, same thing. So after a few months use, it just failed. I suspect it gets too hot for the chips inside. Stay away from this device.
I traded in my older player for this amazing 6gb model.I did 3 tests and it is true: the battery life is the best of all players by far! My second test ran for 26.4 hours! The sound seems better than any other player Ive owned and Ive been through a lot of them. This is simply the most advanced player ever to hit the market. If youre sick of charging the battery, BUY THIS NOW! Of course its an iPod as well, so you know youll be in style!I give this 6 stars but they only let me put in 5** the little dell dj gets 10 hrs and the zen 12 ( if youre very lucky more like 9 or 10 hrs. has been my experience)With at least 18 hrs on this new super mini, I dont see how anyone would waste money and actually buy the "old" technology used in lesser players like zen and dell dj.
Este producto realmente es una pena. Yo lo he adquirido a trav&eacute;s de fiera.com - Colombia y posee tres grandes defectos:- Solo lee 200 canciones por cd- No acepta cd's multisesi&oacute;n- Crea clicks y pops en las canciones de manera aleatoria haciendolas realmente indeseables en las fiestas por ejemploEstoy pensando en comprar un nuevo reproductor mp3 pero desafortunadamente en el mercado colombiano no hay muchas opciones. En otras revisiones dice que memorex ha sacado una version actualizada, la mpd8507cp, pero no tengo el dinero para comprar esta actualizaci&oacute;n. Por ahora me conformar&eacute; con tener canciones que saltan aleatoriamente cuando se reproducen, y comprar cd-rw's para quemar las canciones una y otra vez en una sola sesi&oacute;n.
I have owned 4 Palm PDA's but have now switched to the Sony Clie PEG-S360. Best move I ever made!!! This is truly the best PDA I have ever owned. The screen is incredibly clear, 16 meg memory, jog dial, size and weight are awesome, upgradeable with the memory stick, I could go on and on. For the [price] range, this one is the best!
I did not know what to expect with this headset. I needed something to use with a Danish language program from Rosetta Stone. A good mic is critical because this program records your response and gives us an actual voice print that compares what you said to the native speaker in the program. The mic picks up my voice accurately and I always get a good voiceprint. The head phones are comfortable and east to keep on for a long period of time. These headphones were a great improvement over the ones that came with the program.
This was just what I was looking for. I need something to take with me hiking, and it works great.
Bought this radio for my mother as a birthday present. She wanted something small for her to listen to when sitting outside at night without disturbing the neighbors and this unit does the trick!
well packaged, and all parts were there. took 2 hours but looks good. Best price and shipping,thanks, Amazon
When I researched this item, the website said it was compatable with HP no. 17 Injet Cartridge. When I received it and installed it in the printer the printer indicated it was out of ink and would not print anything. Don't know if it is the cartidge or if it is out of ink right out of the box. So I am out the price of the cartridge. So much for buying online.
I was looking for an inexpensive alternative to a Bose Wave alarm clock I had on loan. This product is an excellent choice. Here are some of the highlights I especially like:- Display has three brightness levels for easy viewing day or night.- Display is easy to read even though my bed is slightly lower than my nightstand.- Plays CD-Rs and CD-RWs.- Radio reception picks up stations in my area I can't get on other radios.- Sounds great.- Alarm sound is a nice repeating beep rather than an annoyingly loud buzzer.- Gentle Wake feature keeps me from being startled out of bed in the morning.- I can adjust the minimum and maximum volumes of the Gentle Wake feature.- Dual alarms and weekend sleep functions give me plenty of alarm options.- Sleep time for radio or CD gives me 10,20,30,60, and 90 minutes options.- Snooze function gives me 9 minutes. The alarm will not be completely disabled till after an hour of snoozing.All in all a great buy.
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!!!!
Between listing items at home and at a high-volume bookstore, we probably list about 300 items a week. And for that, I take sometimes 1,000s of pictures - each week! This card has been continually used for some two years now, working five days a week - with not a single problem.Each of our images is under 350k for EBAY aauctions and I can save 292 high quality images at a time - and they always turn out well. I highly recommend this card. For our day-to-day jobs - we will only use this Viking card. It has never failed us. I use it at home. It's taken in and out of the camera many, many times, and it just keeps on working. It really is our workhorse.
This is my first DSLR, but not my first SLR. I've owned the Prowershot Pro70 and the G3, and the Rebel XT is a great value in the DSLR range of products. The basic lens that comes in the kit is adequate and will suit most beginners, but I suggest getting the body and spending some extra money on a decent lens for those who are familiar with SLR's.Great camera, and I'm sure it will last me for a couple of years while I brush up on my photography skills.
I needed a usb connected keyboard (to connect a switching device) and this one was cheap, was delivered quickly and works great. Although the keys are a little "squishy" (as others have noted), that doesn't bother me. My main problem is the dark color with small lettering on the keys makes it hard to "hunt and peck" in dim light.
iv had this for 2 months now still works great it shipped on time i can charge both my phone and my tablet at the same time
This is the case just what I wanted in the reasonable price. My new 17 inches widescreen Toshiba laptop fits in well. As people have mentioned, this is not water-proof. The material made for this case is a little be flexible and may strech a little bit when I hold the handles. Thus, there is a little bit safety concern to me. Overall, I like this product.
Exactly "This Case is is not oval as indicated in the picture but small and round." Forgot to read the review and received a wrong case, too small and you can't put anything in it. (shipped out model EA628 instead of EA625).
I read the previous review which brings up good points but their are plenty of workarounds.Regarding the keyboard and mouse USB ports, you must plug your keyboard or keyboard/mouse into this plug in order to use the keyboard keys for selecting the source. You can plug any USB device in the mouse port to alleviate the beeping or just use the firmware upgrade. Regardless this works as designed.This is a easy product to connect your 2 to 4 devices to the same set of keyboard/mouse.sound and monitor and 2 additional USB devices. AND you can KEEP your dual-vga setup!I previously owned their single vga model and that was fantastic as well and great customer service.This is the best SOHO HVM out there, not many looks as nice as this, have sound and additional USB ports and works flawlessly.
I spent 6 hours and 37 minutes on the phone (includeds hold time) with Logitech support to figure out the issues I was having with the remote. Finally at one point it would no longer update. They diagnosed it as a bad internal memory and I sent it back to Amazon.I ended up buying the H659 and have been happy with it, although the extra couple buttons (compared to the 628) are useless for my setup, so I spent an extra $20 more for nothing. To be fair, the time with support mentioned above included helping me getting minor problems worked out with the 659.I will say this about Logitech support. I called 4 times, once for something minor, and the folks in their Tier 1 support in Las Vegas ALWAYS transferred me to Tier 2 support in Toronto. Vegas knows little and was of no value. Toronto on the other hand has a very polite and very sharp support staff. Omar and Melissa in particular were fantastic. My only complaint is I waited 2, 26, 42, & 51 minutes on hold waiting for Tier 2 to answer. Actually, the 2 minute wait was nothing, but the wait time averaged 30 minutes on hold over my four calls.I'm now using the H659 and I'm happy with it's performance. I suspect the 628 could have made me just as happy if I had stuck with it. I think the memory issue is isolated so I didn't kill the product with a poor rating.
So far, I really enjoy the Logitech 5.1 sound system. my onboard sound card does the decoding of DD or DTS but the Logitech unit has that capability too. I really enjoy having the remote control and the sound is very crisp and clear with good bass from the sub.
This Linksys stuff simply doesn't work. And don't try getting technical support - it's a complete waste of time. If you can't Google the solution, just take the stuff back.The adapter install took out my TCPIP stack, even for my WIRED connection. It took me 3 full days to figure out that I needed to remove any sign of Linksys, Odyssey, and Funk Software from the registry, then remove and reinstall the TCPIP stack. Linksys support couldn't even get me a promised registry cleaner after 28 days, a dozen emails, and 5 separate phone calls.Linksys support is just embarrassing. Don't be caught having to depend on it.
I used these connectors without problem to wire up a building. Many people claim you must buy expensive connectors to get a good connection; I don't buy into that. This 100 pc bag was very inexpensive and worked flawlessly the first time on each cable.
I bought this harness and wired it up to my aftermarket sony cd player. There wasn't an orange wire on the cd player for illuminator so i left it and now my dashboard won't light up. Anyone know what to do?
This mouse is awesome absolutely love the design, it has a nice rough texture too. It features are pretty cool too, you can instantly adjust to 3 different sensitivity levels as well as changing the weight of the mouse.Although its not a mouse of lefties, other than that i can't really complain about the mouse. Except i think the only difference between this new version and the old button is that one small button which i suppose is pretty useful when surfing the net. And one last thing it runs perfectly with Vista just had to plug it in.
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.The manual adjustments 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. This tripod is likely the absolute most inexpensive tripod you can buy that is a real fluid head tripod. This is big, it's not light, it works well for video, it is well made and has a quick disconnect plate.
This monitor delivers a HUGE viewable area, great clarity, and ease of use. What it says is accurate, 18 in. viewable area, precise colors, and lots of pixels! It has a nice, easy to use menu and good instructions. You don't have to have much computer knowledge to get this working quickly. It has a very fast refresh rate so it is as easy to look at as a laptop's screen. The fact that it is flat means that it doesn't bulge in the middle. This allows for much easier viewing.The only MINOR setbacks are 1. It is enormous. It weighs 55lbs. and takes up a huge amount of desk space. Read the dimensions carefully. 2. There are 2 lines going thru the screen. They can only be seen when the page is absolutely pale white. These do not affect programs. They're hardly noticeable.There isn't much more to say about it because it does it's job flawlessly, and doesn't have any problems with it. The way I look at it, $... is a small price to pay for this much quality in a monitor. This is definitely worth looking into. (no pun intended)
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.
I previewed this unit at a Bose store. The sound delivered by the speakers is adequate given their compact size.The cd/dvd player is in a word clunky! The cd drawer does not open smoothly and the control buttons are not responsive to touch.
This is a very nice camera. The battery life on this lasts for several hours. The picture quality is excellent. It is fairly easy to use provided you actually look at the manual. It does take crystal clear, vivid color photos. I had used the one my husband borrowed from work to take pics of our new grand baby. My photos actually came out BETTER than the ones a professional photographer was paid to take the studio!!It is well worth the list price of around $800. If you can find a deal like I did then I would strongly advise you to grab this beauty!
I got a 8500 x50 blue in 2006. First one was defective.... it kept showing "Service Required" messages. The replacement just died in July 2008 -- it won't turn on. It seems to have this trouble on/off for some time but a simple unplug/plug would fix it. Not this time. I read it seems 2006 was a bad year for Escort. My prior Bel's were just as good and lasted many years.Also the clip for visor it too tight and the rear sensor is blocked by the cushion visor
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.
I bought this for a new at home work station - and I needed a place for my laptop's docking station. I hoped I could sneak it under the monitor - and it worked! Now, I can't promise that all docking stations will fit, but the IBM Mini Dock fits nicely.
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.
You have seen all the good things about this lensFor me, i wish canon can address the follow issues1) The build looks a little bit plastic/ not as weather sealing as I want it to be2) at f1.4, do not shoot white/contrasted areas too much; you will be surprised at how many purple colors you getother than those, i love this lens very much
Great 10 feet cable the only problem I had was mine came in the blue color when I ordered black. Other than that great cable.
Bought a Mavica FD7 for about a grand about 10yrs ago. It finally gave up on me, I LOVED that camera plus no one would EVER steal it because it's now worthless. Bought this $8 battery (w/shipping), charged it and now it's like new and good for another 10 yrs. SUPER SPEED on delivery too, I ordered it on Thursday and it was in my hand the following Monday, can't beat that, it's now back onto the front seat of my unlocked car. Thank you!
i dont need a dvd player for view my movies. just charge and go to the house of my girlfriend
This was an excellent price and I see no difference from the legit HP one and this compatible one. Never again am I spending over $80 on the HP factory version. Print quality is very crisp! Very satisfied with this product.
The printer cable was perfect for what I needed. My printer came without a cable and this works perfectly and was just as described!
Once again, I turned to Amazon to make this purchase due to their competitiveness in pricing. ease of ordering process and quick delivery (even on standard shipping!).Checked many other websites but they (Amazon) offered at best price.No problems with product once delivered.
Had to switch back to my audio headphones since it will not work with USB. It was easy to setup. There were no instructions but I just connected it and it worked. Hope it holds up.
Within an instant my husband was thrilled and said it feels like he's using a brand new shaver. We paid about $150 for his shaver more than 6 years ago so this is a minimal investment to shave with a like-new device.
The buttons of the mouse are really awkward. You have to push hard. Your fingers will suffer fatigue quickly...
I got this to go along with a Nikon D40 that I bought for my wife. It's difficult to see from the product pictures, but the flash head tilts so that you can bounce the flash off the ceiling to create much warmer images. It has a very quick recovery time and isn't a battery hog (however I would recommend using rechargeable batteries).
Sometime in the last few months, IRiver has issued firmware upgrades that permit the user to select USB Mass Storage (UMS) firmware or Microsoft's Media Transfer Protocol (MPS). Initially, the firmware only supported MPS and that ment using Windows Media Player 10 on a WinXP system to syncronize files between the PC and the T30. If you have ever used Windows Media Player 10, then you know already how difficult and peculiar that software can be.IRiver listened to its customers and finally released firmware for both UMS and MPS users. With UMS, its drag and drop just like my other MP3 player. Using UMS is liberating to say the least. I guess someone likes MPS, perhaps the marketing guys at MS.Overall, with the new firmware, its a very decent MP3 player with very good battery life. Anyway, thought you might want to know.
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 have been very happy with this kit the lens re great have taking some great closeups.
I have been using a Trackman wheel for over eight years. It is the only pointing device among dozens that I've tested over the years that does not eventually result in hand pain with extended use. Everyone's body and Repetitive Motion Injuries are different, so you may not find the same kind of relief that I did, but if you not had luck with various mice or center mounted trackballs, I'd encourage you to try this thumb driven one. The center mounted trackballs seem to exercise and irritate in exactly the wrong place, a line running directly down into my wrist.The only comment I would make about this trackball is that once or twice a week I need to pop the ball out and remove the 'gunk' that has built up around the 'points' that hold the ball. I pop the ball out with a pencil and then use the pencil eraser to flip the bit of fuzz out. I also occasionally polish the ball by a brief rub with a cloth or shirt sleeve. Both cleaning techniques keep the ball rolling smoothly and easily. Logitech does sell replacement points but I've never felt the need for them.I'm here shopping today for a new one because switch on the left button of my current one is finally wearing out and becoming unreliable after many years of continuous use. Great product and a wrist-saver for myself and many other users that I know.
We bought this device to introduce our daughter to the computer. She had a lot of trouble using it at first (she was 2 1/2 at the time -- which is too young). Now that she is 3 1/2, she uses it very effectively to navigate basic programs(she uses it primarily to keep up with her Facebook account).The trackball moves very smoothly and the buttons are easy to push. It works well with Macintosh computers. There are no software drivers needed.It's very durable and has a good rolling action. overall, it's the perfect device to get your kids working with computers.
Installation was quick and easy and it works great - just as advertised!! Setting up the option to protect the modem from being accessed by unauthorized computers was somewhat difficult, and needs to be simplified for the average non-techie user.
Great price, great back-up battery. Only down side was that it is shipped seperatly and therefore despite paying over $400.00 for a camera I had to pay shipping of $6.94 on this battery. I would have thought it would have qualified for free shipping also.
Bought this battery last March 2008. Used it once or twice only.Now, a year and 3 months after it was (barely) used, its busted.Doesn't charge, doesn't power on cam either. Next time im investingmore money on branded batteries like canon / nikon.
Its great for older computers with the AGP slot that want some more graphics power. Runs games like Counter Strike, Battlefield 2/Vietnam no problem. Even makes Vista Premium look great.
I used two of these to WDS bridge two Asus wl-520gu routers together and it worked great! Very stable connection if using Tomato firmware with transmit power set to around 80. If the two antennas have a clear view of each other, there should be zero problem in getting a rock solid connection. Make sure you buy the correct antenna cable to hook up to your router as this package does not come with it.
If you plug this in at a fully charged iPod, with fresh batteries, it does a good job adding about 2 - 3 video hours, and about 14 music hours to the life of your battery, which is nice on flights.
I bought this headset to use with Skype exclusively. After reading some of the other posts, I decided to go ahead and order this unit and im glad I did. First, it is very, very, clear. I mean at times it actually sounds better than my land line phone. The microphone doesnt get in the way and the cord that it comes with is really long . . .almost too long. Overall, this headset is great and very comfortable. im going to buy more of them for my crew!
Canon is getting a reputation for overpriced gear when it comes to advanced amateurs or pros. But there are some minor exceptions. This is one of them.Canon's price is reasonable compared to others. It's quality is not to be argued with.There are several companies I'd buy filters from based on where I get the best price including shippng. So I've bought several of these. I can't say without a quick invenory how many Canon filters I've bought.Should you keep a UV or piece of glass on your lens? That;s not a simple call, but generally I'd say yes. When I worked at this for a living, I usually didn't with specific lenses. Some occasions allowed for it, but the effect on optics however trivial is real -- bt only sometimes. Someone who knows about when will know. The others should keep it on. I banged up a lot of lenses. Some had bent filter rings. One had some damage to the front element. It was a Nikon lens bought new. It looked awful and worked fine. I checked the optics against the original test shots and they were the same. A filter wouldn't have protected any lens from some of the things that totaled a couple.Every lens I buy has a filter of some kind on it within a reasonable period of time. In the small number of cases where I think it matters, I take it off. The result is that I've banged up a couple of filters instead of my lenses. A slip that could have ruined a $1500 lens cost me a $40 filter, assuming I objected to it being scarred up. (actually, I repaied it and repainted it).Murphy's law says it's going to happen. I bought a new lens last Noember and a filter. As soon as I put the lens on the camerra, the dog showed up and gave the front element a big lick. Carefully leaned it off and put a filter on. I'd have that happen to a lense with a soft coating.The sharp cut matters on some lenses. But others make an equivalent. If he Canon price is comparable to oen of the other major brands, buy what's easy for you-- or this one
This headset was more than double the price on the Panasonic web site. I bought two of them, one for me and one for my husband. It's great to be able to talk on the phone and have your hands free to type or cook etc. Great value.
I had it for almost a year, and i got tired of being replacing batteries all time.
I set the screen up, and it had a few small flaws: it was hard to get it to sit flat with the foot setup on this model (the 100") where it has one rotating piece in the middle. But I got that fixed, pulled the screen up, and the whole thing felt a little flimsy. The only support for the screen is a single extending bar, and while it seemed to hold fine I wondered if it would hold up over time.After being set up a week the screen did fail, but not where I expected. It turns out the upper screen piece is glued to the lower black part that also rolls up into the case. In the middle of the night we were awakened by a loud bang and found that the glue holding those pieces together had let go, and the bottom part rolled back into the case while the upper screen piece dangled in space hanging from the single hook in the middle. After this, the screen curled up on the bottom, and the lightest breeze in the room would cause it to swing around, making it useless for projecting on.Seemed like a decent screen, maybe I just got a defective one. But Amazon was great about it and sent somebody to pick it up, very happy with their customer service!
Ordered a card on Dec 26 and never received it. Tracking number says it was sent on Dec27 but not delivered by Jan 20. No response to email to the company.
These babies are universally hailed as THE surround speaker. I can't disagree. Their ability to envelope you in sound is amazing. Watching a movie that has any 'rain' scenes is a trip. You'll think you're getting wet!Given that enveloping ability, they are also superb at directional sound if need be.Simply put, if you're in the market for some new surround speakers. These should be at the top of your list.
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.
This only transfes data to windows 7. What good is that I have vista and xp and they can't transfer with this peice of Sh-t
This HP LaserJet 1018 does everything I want it to do. It has a small footprint, warms up quickly, prints excellent monochrome standard size pages as well as envelopes and postcard size papers. It is quiet. I have only had one significant jam and it was easy to extract. I would not consider this a significant issue. For the money as shown on Amazon you can't beat it. I have had three other laser printers over the years and this is by far the best. This one only comes with a USB connector and does not network but that's okay for my purposes. Installation was a snap and my windows XP Pro recognized it although I did use the software disk that comes with it. Don't forget to order a USB cable if you don't have an extra one lying around like I did. Amazon delivery was exemplary as usual. I don't know why I didn't buy two or three but then I don't need more than one at this time. I bought an extra cartridge and it was reasonably priced compared to others. Ray
A must have for all Zune owners and its very sturdy hard case and its convenient for storage and safe keeping of all of your Zune items power chords, usb chord, and other cases, etc...
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...
Worked great, squeaked a little at first, but *if* that was caused by the toner cartridge, it was still worth the savings in spades!
Purchased this reader because I needed a Compact Flash reader that supported my IBM Microdrive. Couldn't pass up the price of this unit, even though I had never heard of the company Simpletech. When I received it, I immediately tested it with all of the CF cards I had and the Microdrive. Surprisingly, it worked with all my memory including the Microdrive. This reader is so small that I carry it with me in my camera case. It feels cheap by design but it has endured. I use it at work as well to transfer files. No compatibility problems at all. Would recommend it to everyone.
I purchased one for myself and loved it!I then bought two more for friends and they love it also.No problems whatsoever!
I am happy with this purchase. Works nicely with our EPSON 8350 HD projector. Not very hard to assemble. I will recommend it to anyone.
Perfect filter for those demanding high resolution from the new high resolution sensors such as the Phase One P65+. I have seen no image degradation in my files with use of this filter. I highly recommend it to those demanding ultimate quality.
Just picked up this monitor a week ago to replace a 17 inch Viewsonic E90f CRT.The price was right, so I figured I'd go for it, though I had a little trepidation in that I'd never really heard of HannsG.This monitor is fine. I'm quite pleased with it. It's got a big viewing area, the pictures are crisp and clear, and the text is quite readable. It DOES take some fiddling with the buttons... It was a tad too bright for me, and I hooked it up with the included DVI cable, but it was set as a default on VGA mode, which made pure black web page backgrounds have blue dots on them. Once I set the monitor to DVI mode, I was golden.I have two pixels on it that aren't exactly dead but don't always represent color correctly (though they're hardly annoying) and that's the main reason I'm giving this four stars.I am currently using it on a Linux from Scratch operating system, and I was quite surprised (and REALLY pleased) that basic Xorg settings (in fact, the same ones I was using for my smaller CRT) worked beautifull with this monitor. A teeny bit of tweaking, and I was golden.I got this monitor for under $140. Can't beat that with a stick. I would have paid more for it, honestly.
I needed something with good range, and this looked to be perfect. In fact it does have great range. When it works, I get 135+ MBPS in my office one floor away. However, in two weeks of owning it, I have spent far more time trying to make it work than I have actually using it. I will frequently lose connection in the middle of a session requiring restarts of the router, my pc, and on more than one occasion, complete reinstallation of the router and adapter. It's possible that the newer adapter drivers fix some of these problems. Now if I could only get on line...
Try as I might this hifi system will not play any CD's that I burn myself. So if you have created custom CDs this player will not work.
Wife said it's an excellent set, only problem she has with it is the case says she would rather have a flip top.
Thumb drives, flash drives, removable portable drives--whatever you call them, they're exploding all over the place, and my colleagues at work have never even heard of them. They're either still burning CD's or carrying Zip discs between their Omegas at work and home. (I was sending e-mail attachments back and forth to myself every night, cumbersome and time-consuming.)These little digital archival devices are a godsend. I purchased this Lexar for myself and a Cyclone for my wife. She promptly switched with me (I'm easy) because the Lexar is as tiny as they come, adding no weight or bulk to a burgeoning key chain and easily fitting in the port of a crowded hub without the removal of any adjacent plug (the Cyclone is a hair too wide, requiring either the removal of a plug or an extension cable connected to the hub).One downside: the Lexar (with rebate) packs the most MB's in the tiniest shell for the smallest price. But it's practically as easy to lose as a plastic toothpick. (I couldn't even find it when it was in my pocket!) Also, the clip is very flimsy, just waiting to break off (nothing to grieve over, since it's unlikely you would wear this mini marvel like a fountain pen). Finally, the keychain hole is in the unit itself rather than the cover. (The Cyclone is the same.) If the cover were attached to the keychain, you could easily remove the unit for insertion into your USB port.Ruthlessly pragmatic advice: buy the cheapest minidrive, even if it means sacrificing some MB space. inevitiably you're going to lose or misplace this slight and light object, leading to purchase of another.
I am currently on a business trip with a rented car. I opted for the Garmin GPS because my trip plans included some unfamiliar destinations.This is my first experience with a vehicle navigation device, other than commercial-grade nautical GPS systems. So my comparison base is a little weird.Even so, the Garmin C340 has performed pretty darn well. Leaving San Franciso, the little magic box told me to go straight, while the street sign said turn left. I figured the GPS was temporarily flummoxed and I followed the sign, with the result that I had to make a tricky u-turn. From that point on I vowed to listen to the magic box, and she hasn't steered me wrong yet.Easy to use, and pretty darn accurate.Quibbles: 1) the zoom function on the map doesn't often cooperate, or it's slow. I think it is related to the system's feature of auto-zooming to show your next turn. 2) My colleague rented an identical unit that had a faulty charger connection. To charge it from the car, you have to hold it with two hands to ensure the electrical contacts stay together. 3)The unit is locked out while the car is moving. This makes it impossible for on-the-fly navigation by your co-pilot. This may be an adjustable feature that was put in place by the car rental company.If you drive a lot, get this Garmin. Very nifty and accurate.
I needed a bridge for my wireless network to the computer downstairs and so my son's Xbox could be mobile. This does the job nicely. Only complaint was the setup. This was not plug and play. I use a d-link router and this would not see the network. After some time with tech support though, we were able to change some settings and get it up and going. Someone with more networking experience than me might not have as much trouble.
I installed this switch in our small office. It works flawlessly right out of the box. Very hard to understand all the lingo in the setup configuration unless your are a networking gearhead. It has way too many programming options. It was completely over my head. However, by calling netgear, I was able to optimize the settings for my needs.
these are the best headphones i have EVER used!! i got them as a gift from one of my friends and i used them all the time, but unfortunately they were stolen when i took them to school one day. but because they were SO good, i bought them again. if you are going to buy any headphones, make it these. you won't be sorry. they are very clear, and my favorite part is that the blue part that goes around your neck is flexible, so if it gets smooshed, it just bends, instead of snaps... like other headphones ive tried. they are very good.
I love this hot air brush! It works quickly...I use it to dry my hair, not just style it. The brushes are easy to change and help get rid of my frizzies. Looking at the picture, I realized I completely forgot about the air concentrator...I'll have to give that part a try. Could be very useful for under the hair above my neck. I risk getting spasms if I go out with wet hair and get a chill on my neck or right shoulder. So getting my hair dry, and quickly, because I am impatient, is important to me.
Hey for $5.00- it's a nice little case. Only problem- the fit for the RX100 is so tight there is no way to store a spare battery in this case.
As the first of Canon's great A series this camera comes with image stabilization and 6 x zoom. Great camera!
Excellent deal and a great product as advertised. Very sturdy material and lots of pockets and zippers to hid things in.
This camcorder is built in Japan. Sony builds the more critcal tolerance products in Japan and the quality shows. A camcorder is a very small and complicated piece if equiptment and I want to be able to use it for many years. Really look at this camcorder in the store, play with the buttons, wiggle it. There is NO cutting corners. You can get bigger screens, and likely a few more features that don't really matter in the long run. What I NEED is reliability. Take your pick!
I bought these so I could listen to my music without hearing all of the phone calls on the metro in DC. Since I got them, I have been able to block MOST everything out.
I must agree with "Jim Krupnik" that your S2 IS needs a converter lens for 3 main reasons:- Attaching external filters and tele/close-up/wide-angle lenses to your S2- Protecting your camera lens- Place that your hand can hold for more stable handheld shootHowever, there are reasons that make this set only a 4-star:- They are black while the camera is silver (as "mechmonk" pointed out)- They were made in plastics- They only come in 58mm type, which means if you have old 52mm lenses, you will need to find an extra step-down ringMoreover, there is a better alternative which is an adapter by Lensmate (search in google for this term). They offer adapters which do the same job without disadvantages stated above:- They were made in high quality aluminum which is always better than plastic- They are silver which matches your camera color- There come in 2 types, 58mm and 52mm, so you don't need an extra step-down ring if you want to use 52mm lensesI had hesitated a lot before choosing which one I want because Lensmate seems to make higher quality converter while this set is made by Canon, a big guy in the market. I did a lot of research on the internet and found out that Lensmate is actually a very well-known and reliable converter maker for producing high quality items. Photography-on-the-net (search in google for this term) is the largest community for Canon users and they have to admit that Lensmate converters are better than Canon's ones. Since I still had a feeling to have "everything Canon" is better, I bought 1 of each. And I must say I like the Lensmate's one better.The bottom line is this set is very good; it serves you perfectly what it supposed to do. But there is a better one which is made by Lensmate.
Want to feel like the photographers on the sideline of a football game - able to capture every up close and personal detail? This is the lens to have! Packaged well, shipped quickly, and exceeding any expectations I had. (Price was right too.)
So these are cool speakers. We bought them for the bedroom and they are very satisfactory. I am a choreographer by trade and music is VERY important in our environment here at home. I have in fact taken these to rehearsals a time or two when my portable system was on the "fritz" filled the hall with sound no doubt. My only complaint is that there is not quite as much bass response as I would prefer but for the money it is the best I have found!!! Appearance is very pleasing, easy to use and relatively small footprint!!
I bought a Canon 40D and needed a new bag. This one is perfect. I am really pleased with it.This is what I carry in the bag:Canon 40D with EFS 17-85 lens vertically on the left side of the bagCanon EFS 55-250 lens vertically on the right side of the bagTulip sun shield on the right side, below the 55-250 lensIn the top, inside, compartment are the polarizing filter and an 58mm to 67mm adapter for using filters on the 55-250 lens.In the front compartment are the extra battery and memory cards, and the Canon release cable.I moved the padded dividers so there is only one, vertically, in the center, to separate the camera lens from the telephoto lens. I LOVE the perfect fit of the items in this bag. The bag is a perfect size for the items I have.The inside material is soft Also, the outside material is tough. I have carried this bag MANY hours with no signs of wear.I couldn't be happier with this bag, so I gave it a five-star rating.Unfortunately my camera and extra lens are heavy, so the strap for the camera bag causes a pain in my neck (I carry the bag with the strap across my chest and back). I highly recommend the Planet Waves Gel Guitar Strap Shoulder Pad. It has Velco and fastens nicely over the strap for the camera bag. Now there is no pain from the strap and the weight of my camera items. The bag and shoulder pad are a nice pair.
No longer do I have to constantly move my arm with a traditional mouse. This mouse is comfortable and easy to use. I have one at home and work. I have even bought one for one of my work associates and she loves it also.
I just want to say it is not just for hard drives. It also works for cd and dvd drives/burners. I laugh at you amazon.com!
If you have something rather small that needs a safe carrying case protected from well anything this is it. Whatever you have in this case is protected by the Pelican guarantee. These cases are guaranteed for life, you break it they replace forever. I use this case to carry my "ebay triggers" with me on location so far so good. I will say be careful with the latches, make sure they are locked fully. In the beginning for tiny little fingers the latches be hard to open, but with use it gets easier. I already love mine and can't wait to buy larger ones for the rest of my equipment. This is one investment you will never regret. Just get it.
Connection is as simple as matching the colors of the cables. The only function of my CD player that isn't quite working properly is the auto dimming feature when the headlights are turned on. I don't know if it is the fault of the harness being wired incorrectly or due to my car not being wired to support this.
Easy menu, outstanding picture. As they say - it fits where others wouldn't. highly reccommend. money well spent
SPEAKERS ARE AWESOM EVEN MY WIFE LOVES THEM. SOUND IS CRISP AND EASE OF MOUNTING MADE INSTALLING THEM A BREEZE. I ALREADY HAVE A SET OF POLK JR.I WOULD RECC. THESE SPEAKERS.
i absolutely love this TV. the picture quality is exceptional. I originally saw the tv at a tweeter store and loved it. the salesperson told me that samsung is among the best in LCD and he was right. I have this tv on top of my fridge and i sit across the room and the picture is crisp and clear. the sound is very good also. it's the perfect size tv for a kitchen, office or any other small room..even a kids bedroom.i plan on getting another one of these. i also have a 42" samsung plasma in my home.in my opion one of the better brands in TV.this tv is also HD ready which is a big plus.BTW, amazon is the best price for this TV. $100 less than any other website.
I have been using this now for a month or so and it is working great. Worked well right out of the box with Vista and it does everything I wanted... which was to be a keyboard! :)I have not had any problems at all.It is constructed well and none of the buttons seem to be in strange or "unusual" places. Everything is where my fingers think they should be. I am pleased!
Great little radio, well worth the price. Sound is good, batteries last several hours, easy to tune, love the presets, easy to carry. I use it while I'm walking, and it fits easily in a pocket. It even has pretty good reception inside a multi-story garage...usually only fails in the elevator in a high-rise. I'm not too crazy about the ear buds, but then I don't like them anyway.I chose this radio because I had a non-digital radio, and it was a bear to change channels, and forget presets. I also have an MP3 player, but I was looking for something a bit cheaper, so if something happened, I wouldn't be out so much money.
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.
It's very well crafted, has an excellent and predictable effect and surpassed my expectation all around. Especially for the price. Nicely done.
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GREAT BAG ! HOLDS MY NEW NOTEBOOK PLUS CELL PHONE , PAPERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS . VERY ATTRACTIVE TOTE. CLASSY !
As much as I am compelled to bash Microsoft for their buggy software, I can't help recommending this mouse. A previous reviewer noted the different shape, but to me the shape actually gives you the sense of a more secure grip on the thing. I admit though it took a few weeks to get used to. My only other observation is a lack of feedback in the scroll wheel. In the old wheel mice you could feel a slight notch at each increment that you rolled the wheel. Not so with this one. So this too takes a bit to get used to when estimating how far you need to roll the wheel in order to go half-way down a page. But those are truly minor quibbles. The installation was a breeze, and it does go easy on the AA batteries. The tilt wheel is a bit of a novelty, but it actually does come in handy on occasion. As far as optical mice go, it is very responsive. You certainly can't go wrong on the price. If you've never used an optical mouse, imagine never having to clean crud and dust bunnies out from inside around the mouse ball. Overall, I'd say if you're in the market for a new mouse and don't need buttons all over it (like the more expensive wireless Intellimouse), snap this one up.
It does what it's supposed to do, store usb drives. Works as advertised. Great price for the item and it helped me corral in all those loose usb jump drives.
Recently, I moved from the SONY DSC 707 to the SONY A 100 DSLR. The change in cameras from the Cybershot to the DSLR took some getting used to. I purchased the SONY 75-300mm Telephoto lens from Amazon and as soon as it arrived I attached the lens and began to use it.I am definitely pleased with the lens, the price and it's capabilities.Having used a SLR for almost 30 years, moving to the DSLR takes some time and patience. The SONY A 100 is a solid perfomer, and it is my fourth SONY digital camera.For the avid photographer, the SONY 75-300mm Telephoto lens is priced well and will provide exceptional performance. Once you attach the lens you will discover when in maximum telephoto mode, the lens is quite long. If you attach the lens shade it's even longer and takes some handling considerations in tight spaces.The extreme focusing speeds of the A 100 are rapid and vary as it adjusts to the optimim focus. The lens in AUTO mode is in constant adjustment. This focus issue takes some getting used to. The lens balances quite nicely on th A 100. As with most photographers, you need to find the best hand positions on the camera body and lens so you can feel comfortable while you shoot. The lens is ultra depth of field sensitive.Having had the lens on the camera now for a month, I am beginning to adjust to its "sometimes hyper adjustment activity"! I am in no way disappointed in the lens because the telephoto shots I have kept and recorded are first rate with the SONY A 100 and the SONY 75-300mm lens.As with all new cameras, it takes time to become familiar with the camera settings and lens activity. I highly recommend the lens with an awarness of it's sensitivity and length. After hours of shooting I am pleased with the lens, and SONY's attention to detail in both lens construction and performance. If you own a SONY A 100 DSLR, or plan to invest in the SONY DSLR system, this lens will not let you down. You will review your photos and be pleased with the results the SONY lens provides you.I intend to invest in other SONY lens in the future. As for now, the two SONY lenses fulfill my photographic needs quite nicely. SONY has entered the DSLR market with an outstanding camera and quality accessories.
I read the reviews, and still bought the unit yesterday. So far it has far exceeded my expectations. I tested it with a normal CD, no skips, then with a 80Min CDR, No Skips. Then came the acid test, I would burn my first MP3 CD for it. I read some of the tips on the net (the manual is very skimpy), I created directories for the various bands/genres - these were named in the following format 01 BANDBAND, into these folders, I placed the MP3s, these also were 8 character names followed by the .mp3 extension. I burned the CDR using EasyCD 4 deluxe. Put it in the Memorex. Worked fine !! a couple of skips because on incorrectly named tracks. The unit is quite light, even though it looks big. It is however, quite stylish/ with the cool matallic silver (plastic)I rated this unit 4/5 because you HAVE TO to rename every mp3 file with 8 characters !!!Headphones are good, but i prefer the sony or koss (not included). i will try the car kit when i am old enough to drive or if i'm out with my parents.Recomodation: Buy, Buy,Buy ....
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.
Really happy with the space on this mp3. Delivery was extra prompt.
I was expecting a really standard, thin extension, but this is beefier and solid looking, quality looks very good, hopefully that's an indication that it'll last.
This review was written in error. I was actually rating a different product. This one was excellent. Better than OEM.
Received on time and in good condition. Have used it on a couple of weekend trips and it has performed admirably.
I bought this to use as an adapter in my car. It plays only poor quality mono, not stereo as the product description states. I'm getting a refund.
I've only had this player for two weeks and I've not decided yet whether I'm going to return it or not but if it keeps performing the way it has been, I'll probably return it. You can play the same DVD more than once and at first it'll be fine and then it skips whole scenes at a whim. I've not played too many CD's on it so I can't vouch for that. I ordered this player because I have a Samsung burner/DVD combo player in my Dell computer and it works great. I cannot believe my computer DVD player outperforms a standalone player. I believe you used to be able to buy high quality electronic merchandise but it seems these companies just keep churning out crap and we keep buying it. What a shame.
I purchased this cable to connect my notebook computer in the office to my television in the living room. This cable carries the signal perfectly. I am happy with the quality of the purchase and the price paid.
Just like a number of people have said... a bunch of them break shortly after being purchased. Mine worked fine for about 9 months then started getting really flakey. By then the warranty only covered parts and not labor so I have decided now to just shell out [the money]to get a sony rather than pay to get this fixed. DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!
I bought this player in December 2005,since then , this beautiful piece of technology has been working extremely well.I have no complaint about it, because I'm extremely dependent of this player, so that means that i use it, around 5 hours in my days off,and 2 hours in a regular day.Another example of how durable this player is, because I like to exercise(running) with the music as my main power&iexcl;&iexcl;, therefore with the really hard to find function(anti-shock) in portable hard drives, the iaudio x5 is one the most functional PMP on the market.About the sound is just incredible clear with the right earphones.the unique complaint is about the non-sync with WMP,so I'm still waiting the right firmware...As a conclusion cowon almost has my complete faith in their products.
After spending hours after hours online reasearching for my HDTV purchase, I settled on this model. Good sources was epinions.com and consumerreview.com.That research paid off. The moment I powered this baby on my wife and I were blown away by the picture quality from our crummy basic cable service. I settled on this size since its the largest screen that would be reasonable in an apartment without needing frequent eye drops. What particularly impressed me was the vivid image from this rear projection TV! A word of advice, if you plan to sit less than 7-8 feet away from this TV, expect eye strain due to the size of the screen. (Imagine sitting in the fifth row of a theater!)The UNIVERSAL remote is hugely useful. ( I have shelved all my other remotes). The remote has &quot;Pic Size&quot; button which you can easily use to toggle various screen modes (4:3 TV, 16:9 wide screen with non-uniform stretch, 16:9 with uniform stretch).Even in the non-uniform stretch mode you have 3 choices to fill the screen with the image. With all these options, the downside was that my wife has one preference and I have another. We are able to toggle through all of these just from the remote.The DVD (interlace scan/first generation) player gave a pretty good image when I used a component video cable (invest well on the cable. Monster MV3 component video cable is a good but pricey buy).I haven't viewed High Definition images (don't have a HD receiver nor do I have a progressive scan DVD player) still I am bowled over by this TV. HD will of course only be better.Not an iota of doubt in recommending this heartily.
It is refreshing to come across a computer peripheral that works really well, and no drivers were required. I installed it on my system in a couple minutes and was able to read several different cards. It's really cool that you can transfer information between cards without having to move anything to your hard drive first. This product receives my seal of approval.NOTE: After using this card reader for over three years, it has peformed flawlessly.
I've owned this model TV for two years and have had to replace the lamp 4 times. The bulbs are outrageously expensive and can't be bought at any local stores. When the lamp blows, you need to order it and wait for it to be shipped. I've gotten to the point I keep an extra lamp around the house so that we can replace it in less than 5-7 days. When I contacted Mitsubishi, they suggested that I call a tech and see if there are any underlying problems. There is also several web sites about a class action suit against Mitsubishi so buyer beware!!
This is good product, excellent value for the price. I bought it two months ago enjoying it ever since. I would recommend this headphones to casual MP3 listens and people who wants to watch movies on the laptop without disturbing anyone.
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 am generally pleased with the form factor, price, access speed, general functions of the "SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Titanium". Only issues are: sometimes the U3 Cruzer SW does not launch when I plug in, but this may be due to my OS Build (XP) - to remedy I copy the shortcut to my desktop and launch from there when necessary. I do appreciate the password protection feature. The drive sounds real clanky (hollow) rattling around in my pocket...but I dont know that that is a show-stopper for purchasing. Overall I'm happy with the purchase and I use it daily with peace of mind.
works perfectno problemsfaster shipping than i expectedi would order again.
I am so excited to receive my D100!! I used to be simply a point and shoot type of person before I needed training for work and we used this model. I fell in love with photography and especially Nikon with this model! I was amazed at how much clearer, vibrant, and detailed my photographs came out versus my old 3.2 mp Olympus (about 5 years old now). What a difference!! The D100 is also very easy to use...take this from a person who never before changed ISO or meter settings and within a couple of hours I was taking pictures that I think were on par with National Geographic.This is a quality camera, feels sturdy but not too heavy. Lots of great features. I highly recommend Nikon just because they make a quality product with great results. You may pay a little more, but that's why I drive a Bimmer and not a Daewoo. Sometimes spending a little more makes the difference, especially if you're results oriented. =)
I have dealt with many tv tuners that may be quality hardware bundled with crappy software, which is an easy fix. This product matches such crappy software with even worse hardware. Do not buy, this is junk. I have tried several different tuner software packages to no avail. I repeat do not buy!
This clock radio rocks!It's used by a 10-yr.-old boy. Fits his original-era iPod Shuffle perfectly. Also works with an iPod Classic.Sound quality is good, and it has a dual alarm as well as a sleep feature. You can control the illumination of the face, too. -This has made waking him up in the morning oh so much easier. However, note that you cannot wake up to Shuffle, only iPod or radio.
Product delivered with no problems. Was happy with the quality of the product as it matched description. Recommend this seller to others.
I chose this lens over the Nikon 80-400mm VR Zoom because of less weight(16 vs. 64 oz.) smaller size, quicker focus, and one third the price. Based on previous factors I did not mind giving up magnification, 9x instead of 12x with the 80-400 mm lens. My recent trip to San Diego gave me the opportunity to get some fantastic close up photos of the animals at the San Diego Zoo and the Wildlife Center. The vibration reduction produced some great shots in focus during loweer light and times of movement.
We bought four of these to use with lamps in the house along with timers. The intent was to plug the lamp into this photo cell, the photo cell into a timer, and the timer into the wall. The timer would turn on at 6am and the lamp would turn on until it was daylight and turn off, then turn on again in the evening until the timer turned it off at night. However, these photo cells are not sensitive enough to turn the lamp off unless they are in almost direct sunlight. The light they require to turn off the lamp has to be VERY bright - if you plug them into a wall outlet that is in a part of the room that doesn't get a lot of natural light they will never turn off. I wish they had a sensitivity adjustment.
price was good, shipping was very fast, i am very happy, just dont let ur dog get to it, he will chew it to nothing haha
?Refurbished??????---->I recently bought this product as a refurbished I-pod. When I received it I got a box with a note describing the condition of the I-pod with a half page description of things like "as-is-condition", "No guarantee as to the battery life" and a long list of what was wrong with the device. Which by the way looked like someone dragged it by the headset down the road for a mile or two. I was going to send it right back but my excited 17 yr. old to whom I bought it for his birthday talked me out of it because a few scratches didn't bother him, and he told me that they all scratch after a while. I reluctantly went along with him not wanting to pay more shipping and a 20 percent restocking charge which also described when I received the unit. He got some music downloaded after waiting another 2 weeks because the unit did not come with a charging cable. When he did get the unit charged the battery life was less than 2 hours and noises inside the unit indicated it's hard past. My main gripe is listing this as refurbished. I am a technician and am well acquainted with the term refurbished which usually indicates a unit that was usually bought new and for some reason or another was sent back and then restored back to a like new condition. I would never expect a refurbished unit to be less than used. A term like "miss-used", "ab-used", "re-used" would be a better description of this piece of work. If this were a vehicle it would have to have a reclaimed title and listed as in rough condition but runs! with an as is with no warranty implied, or "to be used as parts". YOU GUYS CALL THIS RECONDITIONED!! For cats sake you didn't even change the internal battery! This unit is barely worth the shipping. I guess in a Bill Clinton world of "that depends on how you define it", you might justify charging more for an abused piece of equipment and then redefining the term reconditioned. In my world your reputation is worth more than than a sale. I would not even send this back to you so you can pass it on to the next person to take advantage of. Thanks for the education. Oh! and you wanted a five star review if this fell into the category of the description sent after receiving this item. Here it is guys....................> ((-) *****) &lt;........................ I would expect this from e-bay but this is the first from an amazon purchase. Buyer be ware!Now a disclaimer.I'm sure this product may have been good at one time and Amazon would not have allowed the sale with any knowledge at all of it's real quality, just mainly a review of those selling their junk with their own definitions of refurbished.
This case was exactly as promised with one major exception, it didn't come close to fitting my new 15" macbook pro (purchased 7/09). The seller was great and I returned it. Apparently the new Macbook pro's are a little bigger. They don't have one to fit the new style Macbook and that's too bad because otherwise the case was great, both sturdy and stylish. I got this one at a discount because it had been opened and I imagine the same thing had happened to the previous buyer.
We're very happy with this purchase. It was exactly was we wanted and was a very good value. Thank you!
This is a very feable unit. It seems the slightest little bump or vibration and the Nitrus freezes and prints the word UPGRADER on the screen. Then you lose everything if you're lucky enough to get it to work again! I don't know what happened to Rio, but if this is the best product that the pioneer of MP3 Players can make, I have lost my confidence in them! Don't waste your money on a shakey product like this one!
I have a pre-Uniden scanner that has 18 programmable channels so this is a wonderful upgrade. I love this radio. It not only looks great it operates just as well. The radio is sensitive to pull in the weaker signals, Sounds good and clear, has plenty of user friendly features and loads of channels to program.I like the clock alarm feature and backlit readout. Perfect for nightime scanning. The Service Scan feature comes in really handy in scanning the most widely used frequencies for particular Services. Police,Fire, Aircraft etc.Besides being a good radio I got it for a good price here on Amazon for $119 from DigitalEtc.Super fast processing and delivery. See my review of the seller.Can't go wrong with buying here on Amazon. Good products and good prices.Been shopping here on Amazon for about 9 years and never had a problem.Satisfied here in Jersey!
One of the best purchases I've made in a while. I'd also add that the Zune is one tough media player; it has taken a lot of punishment. I've dropped it numoures times on hard floors and survived being flung across a room. All that and barely a scratch on the player.
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.
I like the USB port for recharging and I like the on/off switch. It is good that it has both because the battey life is short. It also seems to have a sleep mode when left on. All and all it is an above average mouse.
I use my laptop as a desktop - it's on almost all the time. When I use it on my actual lap, it really gets hot quickly! When this arrived, I plugged it in right out of the package - couldn't be simpler. I was amazed. My machine was cool to the touch almost immediately - the fan worked perfectly.My only wish is that I didn't lose a USB port - my friend had a fan that plugged into the USB port but the plug was also another port, so you didn't actually lose the port.
I have had this Ipod Nano for over three years. I never had any problems with it dropped it a few times still works. It has a rich and sleek design . Feels nice and your hands and still a sexy little device.I thought about the other Ipods, but once you get this one you do not need another.I have over 1000 songs and its very easy to use.If I had to trade it in. I would trade it in for a touch.
I gave this router 5 Stars because it deserves it. I am not sure who reviewed this before, but I don't get it. It was SO easy to set up and the reception is GREAT! I orginially had a non-wireless router and replaced it with an inexpensive router due to how much this was at the time and my budget. But, I had issues with it having to be restarted a lot and figured, time to take the plunge and get a good router. Turns out, I got a GREAT router. I use Netflix through a wireless roku box and this work Beautifully. Streams HD with NO problems. I had read in a review, that the unit got very HOT! NOT mine, I do have it on its side via the SUPPLIED stand and it's NOT hot at all. I can't get over the reception. I also haven't had to "RESTART" it once. Which sure is nice. IT'S fast too, especially when streaming HD to my Roku box and when using my laptop simulatiously. I was impressed with the instrutions and set up. I did follow them, which entailed installing the disc like stated and following the directions. Like the commercial says: "So easy a CAVE MAN could do it" That applies here too. Can't get any easier. Thank you D-Link! You have a WIN with this unit and a new lifetime customer in me. Thank You. Dan
This might be one of the best 2 MP digital camera for the price, although I have not tried all of them myself. I previously had a 0.5 MP camera and it would take me so many shots before I could get 1 worth keeping. The quality of the pictures on the D520 is just amazing and high quality inkjet prints on photo glossy paper look like a photo. It is very easy to operate, although I was not too sure how to close the camera the first time since I tried to do so without reading the manual. However most of the commands and features are explicit and intuitive. My main criticism is the delay between the time you shoot the photo and the time the camera takes it. It must be close to 1 second which is an eternity when you try to take the picture of a smiling baby or a live action. More misses than hits, but eventually you learn to anticipate the smile and take the shot or multiple shots, which you can erase easily afterwards. I have heard similar complaints from owners of other cameras of different brands, so this is not a problem specific to the D520. The only other big surprise was how much battery this camera can eat! I went through 2 sets after the first two days for what I thought was normal use and bought a battery charger since. Beside that I love this camera, and it is easy to move pictures to PC or Mac, or seeing them on TV.
Given that I had excellent experience with the smaller Sharp LCD's I thought that this larger model would perform as well, boy was I really, really wrong!I connected up my satellite and cable connections and found that the only acceptable results came from the 8 HD channels on cable. This despite signal strength of 86 plus for all channels. Satellite reception is so bad, producing smeared resolutions on all channels, including HD, to the point that it is really not watchable. My 10 year old Pioneer plasma on the other hand still produces a razor sharp picture on all channels of satellite and average results from cable.The on screen TV Guide is a disaster, far too much useless information, very poor navigation, difficult if not impossible to customize and program.The Cable Card function is a great idea. Slightly larger than a regular credit card it simply slips into a slot but then the problems start as the instruction manual and on screen menu isunclear and differ on how to correctly program the analog and digital channels.If you are an average consumer with the expectation of getting an excellent, or at least above, performance from this expensive TV, and you have an average knowledge of setting up and programming an electronic device, my firm recommendation would be, think again.
this is the finest home or office radio you will ever buy, forget the names like Bose and B&O; and all the japanese products out there. Boston Acoustics is the King of all radio manufacturing,they do not spend on marketing like the others. they just make the best product out there. Worth every penny and as you get used to the quality over time if you are an avid listener you will never get anything else because whatever else you buy will always be a dissapointment.As an engineer i highly recommend it.
I have been looking at this speaker set for quite a while now as an upgrade from my last setup which had satellite speakers.I read all the reviews and gathered as much info as i could and people seemed to love these speakers so i went ahead and took the plunge. I just recently got back into watching lots of movies and i love having a good sound. I am not really a huge audiophile, just want something that sounds good for a great price. I ordered these and once but still was a tad skeptical of what i was really going to get for my money...I got them home i opened the box. first off the packaging was EXCELLENT!! Double boxed and plenty of packing material to protect the speakers from damage. I was stunned at the build quality, these really do look nice, they are attractive and do not feel or look cheap at all... nice fit and finish for sure, the wire connectors on back look of great solid quality.Fired them up and they sound great! like i said i am not a real anal technical audiophile (yet) but to my ear these sound good. The fronts will put out some good sounding lower bass, i tested them out and they played down to 50hz pretty good, so you can probably run these without a subwoofer and still not miss out on too much bass.I do run a 12" powered sub with these speakers (set crossover at 80hz) for the low end impact and i personally recommend a sub to go with these. The mains do put out bass but IMO not enough to get the hard punch in the chest and room shaking going on.Ive had these for a few days now and am completely satisfied, i really do feel like i got more speaker than what i payed for. All these reviews for the fluance are not wrong, they do sound pretty good. I'll keep my review updated as i go along.
The stereo pickup is great. Better quality than my previous (RCA) headphones.Electronic Fan is wrong about sending the set back to the manufacture to change the battery. It is not difficult to change the battery. Changing the battery is similar to other electronic devices that require an exhausted battery change.For the price I recommend purchasing it.RJR
I recently purchased the C340 for myself after borrowing a unit made by Magellan. I became instantly frustrated by the Magellan from the moment I powered it on. It took me quite some time to figure out how to enter in my destination from the get go. While nearing my destination, the unit was preparing to tell me to turn left at the next street. I proceeded to turn and found out it was off by about 200 ft. When the route attempted to recalculate the route, it took no less than 30 seconds before it got me on my way. After my business meeting, I wanted to get back home. This feature was not availabe on the Magellan. Now that I have the Garmin C340, I have found all of these issues have been resolved along with the talking street name feature which works great. This is the best unit I have ever played around with and the best $150 I have ever spent.
It takes batteries or power from a wall outlet. It comes with a tape adaptor and head phones. It's light. It has anti-skip. I've seen complaints about it not having support for ID3 naming for the MP3 songs, but seriously once you put a disc in and start playing it in your car do you really need to read the title?I would say that as a car unit it's great. As a portable player I'd look for something else.
This is way too much work and you risk damaging your screen trying to get the bubbles out. If it takes an "extra set of hands", the product is worthless as far as I'm concerned. After trying to put it on a half a dozen times, I gave up and threw it away. So I'm back looking for something safer and easier. My advice--don't waste your money--$18 for a piece of plastic-- on this.
I bought this card for my digital camera about two years ago. I have never had a problem with it. Later I bought one for my mother in law, and she had no idea how inexpensive it was for me. So I earned some serious points.
I can't go back and change the number of stars, unfortunately.I've had a WG311 for a couple years with no problems (hence the five star review) but I got a new one for a new machine. After installing it, my machine started crashing pretty frequently, the dreaded blue screen of death, MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION. I removed it and the problem went away.Coincidentally, my old computer died, so now I'm using the old card in the new machine, and it works just fine.I don't know why a newer card would be worse. Cheaper parts? New bugs in the drivers? Bad luck? But there it is.
This product works great for storing quality photos that you don't have to worry about deteriorating over the years. Thanks!
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.
i got this one for my wife. i myself have the 4gb cruzer (plastic) and it works great for me.
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.
good ink for my printer. have to get it here, Wal-Mart no longer carries it.
I bought this three months ago based on the good Amazon reviews. It was fine for a couple of weeks and then I received a lot of complaints from the people I talked to that I was too soft or I sounded like I was under water. I would never recommend this headset to anyone!
I'm not sure what hearing problems / biases the reviewers who rated this anything put perfect have, but I've been through around 10 speaker systems in the last 8 years, I'm also the owner of a web hosting company so I'm always on my computer / using these speakers on a daily basis.These speakers blow everything I've used out of the water, including my second most recent purcahse, Klipsch 3 in 1 THX speakers, which were 219. Not only are the speakers and system great looking, but I've never heard sound quality like this before.I now know why people purchase Bose, and I know I can hear the difference with the speakers, hearing sounds, tones, and words I've never heard before in songs. Great tone, VERY deep bass, anyone who said this system doesn't have deep bass hasn't tried the 'bass compensation (bass level)' switch on the back. It rattles my entire room, and crisply, at even the loudest volumes.
An excellent handheld computer that has great performance and multimedia capabilities but has a very affordable price. I was looking for a basic handheld to keep myself organized with some extra capabilities such as doubling as a small portable music player. I was very suprised with the capabilities of this handheld after finding it based on the price range - it can view pictures and movies and play music (via included applications). Also, it has plenty of room for downloaded applications (many applications are available for Palm OS 5), and you can always buy a SD Flash Memory Card to add extra storage for any more applications and have a place for your music, photos, movies, etc.It is a very small device that easily fits in your pocket, and the included screen protector does an excellent job of protecting the unit. It looks very stylish and is light and easy to carry around. The built-in speaker does its job, even when playing music, and the enclosed 1/8&quot; headphones jack (normal sized) is convenient. It also comes with a screen protector - it is definitely a good idea to make use of this and to buy more to keep the most delicate part of the unit protected.This device comes with a bunch of bundled applications despite its value price - the standard Palm Desktop software takes care of all of your personal information management needs, but it also comes with connecting software for Microsoft Outlook if you prefer that application. Also included is the professional version of Documents to Go, which allows you to view and (slightly) edit Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on the handheld - which is very convenient and powerful. Also included are a couple games, some utilities, Adobe Acrobat Viewer, RealOne Player (to play music - mp3's), and a video player. I found that the bundled software worked great and was definitely a good value for the overall cost of the handheld.The only reservation I would have would be the battery life - especially when playing music or video, the battery definitely goes quickly, and needs charging about once a day. I charge it and sync every night, so I don't have a problem with it, but I could see it becoming an issue if you could not plug it in every night. Also, the battery is not replaceable (by the user).There is an IR (infared) port on the unit to exchange information, but no wireless capabilities (no bluetooth, wi-fi, etc.). I was not looking for any of this, so it was not a problem - I just need a basic handheld that will sync to my computer via USB.PROS: size/weight, included software, multimedia capability, performanceCONS: battery life, no cradleI would definitely recommend this as a great value handheld without lots of bells and whistles, but with some great features for the cost.
If I could give zero stars I would. We bought this model, plugged it in, set it to 24/7 mode, and waited. And waited. The bulb never came on so we exchanged it, thinking it was defective. Got second one home and same thing. Only by accident did we discover that the switch wasn't covering the sensor enough to turn on the bulb. It only worked when duct tape was put over it. And by "worked" I mean the bulb came on. We chose not to use the chemical lure provided and I don't think a single bug went near it. We'll be taking this back for a refund and likely ordering a Flowtron.
I really like this mouse. It is comfortable in my hand. And if I can memorize all of the buttons it will be even better for my wrist. The one thing I didn't expect was the dongle usb device. It is not very convenient, especially on a laptop, and especially if you use your laptop on your lap. I guess I was expecting one of those little ubs nubs that my other wireless mouse had. So far that is my only real complaint.
I tried it on my home entertainment system and it sounded ok but when I placed it in the car, it stunk. Poor bass and I could barely hear anything from the tweeters. Had to turn the stereo way up to get any sound. Again, pony up the $$ and get some better quality speakers.
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
This was my 1st flat panel HDTV. Its great. Size is excellent for the average size room. Picture quality is very good with just a digital signal but unbelievable with a HD signal. Sound is good "out of the box" but again excellent when hooked to a home theater system. Recommend use of HDMI cable to achieve maximum performance from this unit. I shopped features vs. price for a number of similar sized units and this was, by far, the best value.
Out of the hundred or so things I like about this radio - obviously too many to list - my only wish for perfection would be to add a low battery indicator somewhere on its screen.Woody
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.
BOUGHT MINE ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. I BOUGHT A SAMSUNG BLU RAY SEVERAL DAYS AGO AND WANTED TO HOOK UP TO GET TRUE 1080P. HAD SOME ISSUES WITH SETUP SO I CALLED SAMSUNG. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS MODEL OF 1080P CANNOT ACCEPT TRUE 1080P PICTURE. I HAVE TO WATCH MY BLU RAY ON 1080I SIGNAL. WHY THE HELL WOULD SAMSUNG MARKET A 1080P TV THAT DOES NOT GET TRUE 1080P PICTURES? I WAS TOLD THAT IT UP-CONVERTS PICTURE FROM 1080I MAXIMUM RESOLUTION. I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN WHEN I BOUGHT IT. SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR TRUE 1080P, DO NOT BUY THIS TV!!! BUYER BEWARE.
I was skeptical about these headphones. I'm use to the big, bulky kind and the little ear plugs. I hate the ear plugs, but traveling on a bus or walking down the street with an MP3 and the big ones isn't exactly any better. These are.They are lightweight and have an awesome sound quality. I couldn't believe I could have my volume on the lowest setting (on my laptop) and it still be too loud. Another reviewer mentioned the bass. It is astounding. I was so use to my big and bulky (and old) ones for laptop listening, and with these new ones I'm hearing the music in such a better way.The only (slight) issue I have with them is I find myself fidgeting with their placement on my head. It's not a big or constant deal, and maybe it will go away the more I wear them. I've owned them for a month now. It's as if they feel too light, or they move easier than the big ones do since they don't cup around your ear.All in all, I still highly recommend them.
I really do love my new headset. I was so tired of trying to balance the phone on my shoulder while on the computer. I did not have phone with a plug so I bought a new set of phones and I can't tell you how much easier the headset has made my life. Again Amazon delivered just what they claimed this item to be. I would tell anyone to get one if you needs a hand free set. When I need something I always check with Amazon first.....Syl
I had a hard time deciding between a 30 Gig Ipod or a Zune. I picked a Zune because I liked the FM radio and wireless connectivity, and I usually like to be different because everybody and their brother has an ipod. But I really do not have any problems with this product, it is a great MP3/radio/picture/video player. The only complaints I have is the lack of downloadable videos on the Zune Marketplace, and the lack of accessories for the Zune when compared to the Ipod. But otherwise, it is a fantastic unit well worth your money.
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.
This is a great camera! The quality is amazing and there are tons of features. I recommend reading the instruction manual so you know how to use all the features.
The Logitech thumb wheel mouse in my opinion is the best, most comfortable mouse to use and is getting harder to find. I can position the pointer with ease and is so much faster than with the conventional mouse or thumb wheels made by other manufacturers. This is a Great Prooduct!
I was apprehensive on buying a printer at such a low price (after rebate). I've used it for about a month with almost no issues. The only problem I had was with printing PDFs off the internet. And that was fixed immediately after reinstalling the driver. I am very satisfied and would recommend this printer to anyone.
This uses the same S-PVA panel as the $150 more expensive Eizo L568. After comparing the two, the Eizo certainly does provide more differentiation in similar colors than the 740T, and the L568's power supply also appears to be superior (the 740T flutters a bit with fast black to white transitions). However, they're both about equally accurate with the factory ICM profile installed. Where the Eizo shines is when you calibrate with a spectrophotometer, the big LUT and gamma correction provide a finer grain.The backlights are near perfect, both displays bleed a little in an 'X' pattern from corner to corner, but this isn't even noticeable on anything but a pure black screen, and hardly so then.This is the monitor to get for a desktop or lower end workstation if you prefer accurate colors to fast displays. But then, the pixel response is as specified. It's not a cheap TN part with deceptive g2g specifications and outright ignoring of the ISO standards. Many of the TN panels will actually ghost worse than this panel with it's higher pixel response spec.
This remote smoker thermometer works very well. We used it for a 5-hour project, and it provided accurate readings easily and clearly from the smoker ouside in the cold to inside the warm house.
I took this on my trip to Africa. It worked great for keeping my lenses clean.
As a professional, I have to make sure my lenses are flawlessly clean.This pen is the most convenient, it fits right in your pocket! Be careful, colleagues will steal them from you.Order several or you'll be left without one!
To be my first encounter with an Apple Product, the experience is the best. From picture resolution to sound quality - five stars are not enough. If you have a presentation or just want to record your pictures to a DVD, just need to plug in (must buy the cable but is only $19.00) and burn your pictures along with the music you like. Bore and want to do more than listen to music - IT COME WITH GAMES!!!! A little bit in price but it can be use in many ways... as a hard disk, music load, picture manage, etc....My only critic is to the program that came with the iPod. If you don't have an Apple Machine, does not give you the biggest range to manage your music in terms of how you will like to see it in the screen, specially if is downloaded from the net... but very easy to use... If you are going for it, aim for the 60GB.
I have an expensive power supply but it only has 2 sata power plugs. Easy to install and works great.
this screen had a strong packing material and auto locking system. I like the black maskign boarder and the black finish.it also came with pull string. Installed with dry wall screws is easy. Also, it is easy to lock at any stop ( I have an old one , no brand, not really lock to the position I need). overall I like it.jeff
The iPod nano somehow beats all other iPods I've ever held, and having used a touch variant and having seen later nanos, the second generation seems to just have a better look and feel to it, though it's limited by the fact the click wheel games and video (podcasts and files) do not work on it. It somehow is more reminiscent of the OS X/Mac experience, with Aqua-like elements everywhere that didn't get smoothed away or replaced with a Helvetica font yet. Overall, if you don't mind some of the feature set missing, it should prove to be a great experience.
I am in love with this hot air brush! I have a chin length layered bob with bangs. The first time I used it, I got lots of volume, but the overall style didn't look that great. I figured it would take time to learn how to use it, though. Today, my second time using it, my hair turned out great!!! My co-worker thought I had gone to the salon before work! The hot air brush gives TONS of volume and it lasts! I did my hair at 9 am this morning and it still looks great 10 hours later. My hair is soft, shiny, and even looks thicker. Also, hardly any frizz, although it is very dry in my area today. Another plus, the section of hair that always flips up instead of staying straight or curled under is.... yes, staying straight! I am very happy with my purchase!!! Much better styling results than I get using a blow dryer and round brush. It does take a little practice to get used to using it, but it's worth the effort IMO. A couple of tips: let your hair air dry partially or dry it halfway with the nozzle attachment, then switch to the brush. I used Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Blow Dry Gel and Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray.
There's a review here where someone takes their COMPUTER and analyzes the performance of the card. Unfortunately, most of the time what matters is how the card works with your CAMERA. A camera generally doesn't move data as fast as a computer, and it has to process it first - so those tests really only measure how fast you can download the images (or other files) to your hard drive. If that matters to you, great.For the rest of you, especially camera users, here's the real story:- You need a faster than standard card if you plan to use 30fps 640x480 video. It's also a good idea with high resolution cameras, if they are especially fast at processing and writing the images.- But ... I just bought a different 512MB SD card for $10 after rebate. It's hard to beat that price / performance ratio if you're just storing photographs. Sure, video of the 2 year old nephews is fun a couple times a year, but other than that, regular speed cards work fine for many uses.Always buy what's right for your needs. And, if the price differences are small, go with the faster card.There are promotions every week on various memory cards, look for one if you have time. Those can make higher speed cards a good value, though the standard speed cards have gotten so inexpensive you may want one as a backup as well.
I received the item damaged. I called the seller; Stressed Law Student, and the post office. Neither of them is taking responsibility. I end up to be the victim of the deal. I feel like being tricked
The outdoor fireplace is well equipted with a rack and a trough. My one comment is that it rusted almost immediately and had to be spray painted with special heat resistent paint. We like the idea of an outdoor fireplace. It also looks very caldron like and midevil. Not very 2007.More functional, and I would like to say practical, but the engineering in design isn't that good. All in all, not worth the $180 some odd money it cost.
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!
bought this item in march of 2006. love the slim design, music sounded great and functionality was great! 2 months after purchase it broke...had it replaced promptly (great customer service) free of charge. i stopped using it after this time, picket it up back up again in december of 2006. it broke...AGAIN... this time the warranty had run out and i purchased an extended warranty on it ($40!!!!!!) and they replaced it again.3 months later...it has broken...again! and they cannot find my extended warranty. this is not user error because everytime it broke i received a different error and a different reason for why it stopped working. i am wondering if they just keep giving me refurbished nanos or something.i am never going to buy an ipod for myself or for anyone else ever again!
I love my new ergonomic keyboard. It feels more natural typing and eases the symptoms from my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
works great ,i was looking for something with good lighting and this is great perfect date book perfect organizer .works great thanks!!!!!!!!! sue
I have purchased Memorex CDRs and I know people who have too and these work wonderfully. I have had bad luck with other CDRs, Memorex I have not. I will continue to buy from them. I own a Smart and Friendly drive.
This is one of those products that makes you wonder why someone else has not thought of it. Tall and sleek, this tower fan boasts a quiet but powerful motor. At high speed, you better not have any loose papers lying around. The oscillating feature works well and quietly, although the end to end angle is not as wide as most table top fans. The remote control works easily 20 feet away. It does require some assembly, but I could not recommend this fan any higher.
This is a great receiver and was very easy to set up. The quick set up walks you through the process asking you questions in order to get the best sound possible. Took less then 3 minutes. It also has everything I was looking for in a receiver. Bought it to go with JBL Venue speakers and the combination of the two I would recommend to anyone.
The 60GB iPod Video is great. The only thing I don't exactly like is the difficulty in getting personal(previously bought) dvd's loaded for viewing - it's not exactly user friendly to do that. The purchased dvd's from the Apple store is fine, just a hassle to go the other way. But all in all, I would recommend it.
My husband and I love these headphones. We workout and do yard work with these headphones on and never have a problem. They are great for traveling because they fold up and easy to put in a carry-on bag.
This is a great heat sink, super quiet. This is definately a recommended part for those looking to build a quiet PC. I personally prefer the AlCu over the full copper version. In all the reviews I've read, the AlCu version only runs a degree or two higher, yet weighs significantly less. This can definately be an issue during mounting, or if you move your computer frequently, as the extra weight may crack the motherboard (although it's unlikely if you take the proper precautions). Also, make sure there's plenty of space around the cpu slot, as it is rather large. Some reviews I've read actually suggest pushing capacitors out of the way to accomodate its "bulk". I didn't have to do that (seems dicey in any case), but it's something to keep in mind when putting your system together. All in all, a great product at a low price.
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........
I've used this kind of mouse for five years now, and I have to buy a new one. Not because it broke, not because I can't find it, but because my mom liked it so much, she stole it. The origional that I bought, which was bought used, is still going! I'll never buy a different kind!
Initially I was underwhelmed with the black text printing on plain paper (the words did not seem crisp--they bled a bit--but this problem seems to have mostly resolved itself with further use), but was more satisfied with the color printing, and am impressed with it as a whole. It is a well-designed and very attractive all-in-one with some slick design features (at least to non-technophile me), such as the scroll wheel and the way the various doors collapse and unfurl, as well as the way it seamlessly performs all its many functions. I have not printed any photos on photo paper yet, so I can not rave as others have about that particular function. I can echo others in saying that it was incredibly easy to set up. There was not a hitch and I found the instructions clear and logical. For my money and needs, this is a keeper.
I have an HP dv60t laptop computer with Windows 7.I wanted to connect this computer to my HP DeskJet 722C printer.This has been a good deal for me for 3 main reasons:(1) This product was shipped to me within 3 days.(2) The installation was "plug-and-go". The computer automatically found its own appropriate drivers. If it would have not worked, then the mini-CD which came with it would have provided the necessary help.(3) In the end, it simply worked with no problems for me. My computer and my printer are now talking.
This is a very nice bag, my laptop is a 15.4 inch so I have lots of room.
I bought the HC1 new back in 2005, I upgraded from the JVC HD1 which was a 720P 30fps HD camcorder. The HC1 was in a whole different league from the HD1 (sold it on ebay immediately after getting the HC1). The image quality of the HC1 is spectacular. I've made about 5 tapes since I bought the HC1 and it's only shortcoming to me is the low light performance. Taping inside during the day looks spectacular, and under good indoor lighting the results are spectacular as well, but once the lighting is reduced to 15-20 lux lighting the image starts to get noisy. I've heard that the Canon HV20 and HV30 are very good at 24P or 30P in low light, I'm contemplating updrading to one of those cams, but I'd hate to really dislike some other aspect of the Canon.Pros-HD performance is incredible when the lighting is good-photo image capture is adequate for 4X6 photos-sound quality is good-zebra pattern and histogram very useful-great organomics for my hands-build quality is superb (it's been skiing on the slops twice and mountain biking as well)Cons-Low Light performance-wish the lens was wider (a wideangle adaptor helps)displays:1080P Mitsubishi projector on a 106" screen60" Pioneer ElitehookupPS3 streaming from PC running Tversity.
I've used this for over six years, the pads have worn off the bottom. I take AA batteries from other devices when they deplete and put them in here and the mouse will run on them for MONTHS. I have no connectivity problems, no response problems. This has been the best mouse in the history of mice.
I've had mine for almost 3 years, been using it almost everyday, at home, in the car, on walks.... I take it with me everywhere. I love it very much. It's a great product, and I hope I'll get to use it for many more years.
I had tried so many FM transimitters (5+ diff models) and this is the only one trully works. Even the channel you selected is not fully "empty", the music is neither intruppted nor carrying annoying noise! And you never have to worry about running out of battery, too.LCD display is small. Features wise is adequate for such device. Music quality is OK (don't compare it to your CD player). Control is simple and straight forward- this is important when you are drive!I had purchased this for more than two month and I use it on everyday commutes happily. Overall, this is the only (economy; less than 50 bucks) FM transimitter that really works for me.
I got the item quickly and in perfect condition.
I bought this last week for my Nikon coolpix L120 and it fits perfect with room to spare. I can also fit my sony cam corder too. there are velcro inserts inside to separate the two. very well made material and lots of padding. I couldnt be more happy with this purchase.
I must have around 10 different compactflash cards of various sizes from various manufacturers. With the upgrade to a Nikon D200 (from a D100 and also a Coolpix 5700 and 8700 in my arsenal), I decided I needed some big, fast, flash.I am *not* disappointed. In my D200, set to fast multishot, I was able to take over 100 (large fine jpeg) pictures before the card couldn't keep up and I filled the camera's buffer. That was over 12 seconds of continuous photos! I have a (much) older 4 gig Microdrive flash card that is pathetically slow compared to this.I bought four cards, and I have stressed one in all 4 of my cameras, filling it, erasing it, and filling it again several times. While not a formal stress test, it has given me enough confidence - in the past I have had flash cards that would occasionally result in errors moving between cameras, problems formatting in the camera, etc. So far, the one card I hammered has been fine.I was tempted to get the 8gb version of this card, but 2 4 gig cards are cheaper, and provide some level of assurance - if one card fails, I still have one to keep going. 1 8 gig card would be a single point of failure.
Beware, because you will get hooked on this GPS the first time that you use it.....this is my first GPS and we love it. I did an extensive research before buying this one....and glad that I did....the models below this one do not announce the street name but this one does and I like that....to borrow a line...it is so easy to use even a caveman can do it.....I also bought the friction weighted mount and glad that I did....We have a 2004 Ford explorer and the weighted friction mount fits and works perfect......you can very easily disconnect the GPS from the friction base mount and carry it with you but I throw my boonie hat over the GPS when we park and you can't tell its even there....a suction cup on the windshield would be a dead give-a-way to a thief....who would know, yes their GPS is in the glove box or under the seat....amazon did a great job too...We love this Garmin c340 unit and we recommend it....UPDATE UPDATE....Sept 29....We just got back from a two week vacation...drove thru several states and cities....it was the first time to use the GPS on vacation and all I can say is "WOW" !!....And to borrow another popular saying...we'll never leave home again without it....
Was exactly as pictured and came early and packaged correctly so very good im happy would use again in the future
We have had digital cable for a while in our residential complex, but after Comcast upgraded their cabling in surrounding areas recently, we have had problems with reception of several digital channels, which tended to go blank every now & then. We called them up only to learn that we would have to pay for new cabling all the way to our apartment in order to reliably receive their digital service, whereas it worked fine before.However, ever since we have installed this device, all of the digital channels are very solid now, and we haven't had a reason to consider paying for new cabling. I would highly recommend this device to anyone who is experiencing poor digital signal over the cable.
I plugged these in . . . turned on some Emerson, Lake and Palmer and WOW. I'm impressed. They filled my living room with sound, they'll do just nicely.
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...
This is a nice camera bag, not too big or too small. it stands without falling over, and the clip is metal, so no plastic to break. The canon rebel fits well, with room for another lens.
This battery won't charge in my VGN-AR350. I don't know what to do with it now!
I've shot a couple of hundred indoor photographs with the SB 400 so far, and what impresses me most is the "bounce flash" feature. You can tilt the light portion of the flash head at a number of angles, including straight up, so that the flash does not wash out the scene or create red eye. Instead the room is bathed in indirect light that creates natural shadows and no red eye. The results for even an amateur are amazing. Yes, its also small and well integrated into the camera, so that you wouldn't mind just leaving it on the hot shoe much of the time. But take just a few shots with the head tilted up and you'll be sold.
I'm not an audiphile, but this system seems to sound very good to me - especially for the price. I had been looking at systems for the last few months, and most of the lower end HTIB systems were missing one feature or another. This unit plays anything I throw at it - even plays our home-burned DVDs flawlessly. Future compatability is guaranteed with progressive outputs too. A great deal, with a full set of features for much less than you'd expect.
My father got me an iPod nano (2gb) for Christmas. It was decent, although as a music lover I felt restricted by the fact that I could only have 500 songs. Then in May, someone at school stole it, partly because of my own stupidity.Well, to say the least, I was very disappointed, but my uncle who works at Wal-Mart was so moved by compassion that he bought me the Zen Sleek Photo at Walmart with his employee discount.First of all, big props to this player for being the SAME PRICE AS THE iPod nano with 10 TIMES MORE STORAGE. And then I find out that it has microphone and FM radio?? And that albums, artists, and genres are nicely organized? And that photos look great? And that I can change the backgrounds? Incredible.My one complaint was that setting up the software was a bit of a struggle, there are two programs you can use for updating, one for novices and one for advanced, and I actually found the novice one a bit more complicated than the advanced haha. But this really is a great alternative if your thinking of dropping $200 on an iPod nano.
This is a must have stuff for every household if you travel from time to time to places you are not familiar with. What I like about it is when you don't have a destination and just use the "Map" function, it tells you your current speed; if you have a destination, it tells you the approx arrival time; you can search for places like "starbucks", it tells you the nearest one and other ones... I am so dependent on it now that I can't live without it.The only drawback is it doesn't have the latest map of my neighborhood. I called Garmin and they apologized for it and said they will make the update in the 2007 version, and I will have to pay for it for the update. It sucks!
it stopped working after a week, and during that week it was hard to get to work, but i give it 2 stars cuz i was cheap and worked for the week i needed it too, but overall unhappy
... continuing...Belkin has released its N1 router, which uses the actual draft 11n standard.The router that is the subject of this review is ***PRE-N***, i.e., it's somewhat obsolete.For a few bucks more, you get the actual standard.There was a firmware flash upgrade for the pre-N routher (the subject of this review) released on December 6, 2006 (today being January 3, 2007), but I don't know how much it advances the router toward the actual 11n standard.
I got this product so I could attach my computer to my 32" LCD HDTV and it worked like a charm.. Good product for a good price. Also the transaction went smooth and it arrived quickly..Thank You,
I've had my G820 for about a year, and it has worked well on my Xbox. But make no mistake, it is VERY difficult to configure, especially if you have any kind of security on your wireless. It took me multiple hours of trial and error to get it on my network. However, once I finally got it right, I've had no problems at all. The bottom side of the unit does run extremely hot. I just flip it upside down to help vent the heat. I rarely remember to unplug it, so it is usually left on for days at time. So far, no lockups (or fires) in my experience.
I bought this because I wanted to find out whichsurge protector or UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)to buy. I thought that would be a common use casebut I guess not, because this device does not rememberthe maximum values of wattage, VA, etc.It reports the current values of these, and itsums them up to give a total kWh since the last reset,but it does not tell you the maximum values reached.So, if you want to get a good idea of your maximum, you needto exercise your equipment to the max at the same timeas you watch the Kill-A-Watt display --- not always an easy thingto do.One additional minor problem: the instructions were printed in an oddpage order that took a little searching to figure out.Now that I have figured it out, I see that the printing would work outproperly if they had cut the paper on the right and stapled theleft. That's probably how it was designed.But they didn't do that, the manufacturer just folded it.So the first pages of the instructions open out OK if you turnthe pages like a book, but then you have to open it up andread two of the pages from right to left.
If you've done your research you know how to interpret the technical specs. Here's what you can't know unless you handle the unit:- Ergonomically it is quite nice; holding the unit in your right hand puts the buttons (on/off and IR illumination on/off) right under your index and ring fingers. The unit is small, light and easy to hold.- The 12mm eye-relief functions as advertised; in fact you can get a slightly clearer picture if you hold the unit a little distance away. Thus it will work fine with eyeglasses (which I wear.)- The rear lens is pretty "stiff" when you go to turn it, so once you've adjusted the focus for your eye it won't go and un-focus itself at the slightest untoward bump, like some binoculars like to do.- The lens cap is excellent; it sticks in the lens very well, and won't come off too easily or by accident. There's even a groove on the left-hand side of the device that holds the lens cap in storage while you're using the unit, so you won't lose it. Both are very important as you don't want to expose night vision to bright light; bad for the unit.If you've never bought night vision before, here's what it's like to use the unit:- Field of view is pretty narrow - only 15 degrees, as the specs say, and that doesn't account for the fish-bubble effect around the edge, where resolution is not as good. The resolution, however, is sufficient to work as advertised. Tested against a treeline 150 yards away, I can attest it will certainly pick up a deer, or a man, or a coyote, quite easily. Positively identifying something as small as a coyote (as said critter, and not a dog, or a fox) might be trickier, but it WILL show you where it is. Thus, this unit is good for scanning a treeline out to 150 yards, but not for finding your way through a dark basement (for that you'd want a unit with broad field of view but smaller lenses, like a 2x24mm lens unit.)- Night Vision: very good. This IS a starlight scope, the claims are warranted. The IR illumination only added a very slight benefit scanning a treeline at 150 yards, but it was hardly needed. Any source of nearby light pollution, no matter how humble, has a drastic effect on what the unit can see - this includes moonlight. A bright security lamp that illuminates about 1/8th of my 5-acre spread in usably bright light effectively illuminates the entire 5-acres when using the Yukon scope on it. To the unaided eye, the illumination in said areas is a little worse then a half-moon night. In almost total darkness, far away from civilization, your results may vary - after testing, I would say the IR illumination is good out to 75 yards, conservatively. Remember that IR flashlights can be had cheap; including very big spotlight-width handhelds (for about 80 bucks,) which will likely be cheaper then paying a hundred or hundred-fifty for a similar scope with a more powerful illuminator.This can be attributed to the 50mm lens - it does NOT widen field-of-view, but rather light-capturing ability. The lens-cap has a "pinhole" in it, actually big enough to accept a regular wooden pencil, to let just enough light in for safe testing in daylight. With the lens-cap on the visible field-of-view through the unit is only slightly impeded - that's how narrow it is! The "intensifier tube" is only so wide. But the relatively wide 50mm lens pulls in a lot of ambient light to feed to it.Conclusions: this is a great unit for carrying around, and for looking at things at or over 50 yards away. It's not meant for close-in work, like a dense forest, or operating operationally in a terrorist-infested basement, if that's your need. At the price point I doubt anything will substantially outdistance this unit.
This is my second Sony 8mm Camcorder. I chose this to replace a 6 year old comparable model as I'm not yet ready to upgrade to a digital camera. I had a few observations about this product: First, I was suprised that it doesn't have stereo sound. This used to be standard in the Hi8 format. Second, it doesn't have a remote, a fact I did not discover until after purchase, despite extensive research. The remote greatly aids in playback and editing. Frankly, Sony was cheap to not include one. Third, the lens cap dangles from a string and gets in the way of operating the camera smoothly. My former camera had a built in lens cap which was much easier to use. You'd turn on the camera and it opened! On the other hand, the newer options are delightful! The steady shot image stabilization is worth every penny. The built in light helps correct so many color distortions and is far less cumbersome than attaching an accessory light on an attached shoe (which then blocked the LCD screen), and the night shot is just so cool. Overall, I'm quite happy with the picture quality. The TRV 68 is a good value overall for the price. It has a few features which enchance picture quality tremendously. I just think that Sony was a little stingy with the extra doodads to sway buyers to consider going digital.
This camera is a great value for the price. It had all the features that I was looking for for. Great camera !!
This is the charger that should have shipped with the P-6000. It truly is a better way of charging over the in camera charging.
Looks nice, light, incredibly small, great features, unfortunately mine only lasted 6 days. Completely stopped working, fortunately J&amp;R took it back with no hassle.
Awful sound. I had actually gotten two of them and both had the same awful sound. I wound up just buying a replacement for my existing adapter (Griffin Direct Deck from Target) and it worked beautifully.
I love everything about my iPod Nano except for the Earbuds. They leave alot to be desired. That being said, the sound quality is great and its so easy to operate.
My 6 year old got this for Christmas and has played with it non-stop. She can easily put her CDs in it and it is light enough to carry to different places just in case the rest of the family demands another performance! The features are easy to understand for little ones and of course it's Sponge Bob which makes it cool. Would be nice if it came with an adapter--the C batteries will soon wear out.
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.
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. [...]
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.
i was skeptical of the reviews for this radio's sound -- i expected little, as it is, after all, a clock radio. but this thing sounds really great. i think the bass boost is very nice at lower levels, where this radio will do most of its work in my home. a really rich sound for such a small device. also, the reception is as advertised. i'm surrounded by skyscrapers, and my old sharper image clock radio couldn't pull in big stations, let alone distant ones. this thing locks on without static or drift. the look is very sleek and elegant. many folks have written that they didn't like the frequency being displayed instead of time. hold "display" button down for five seconds, and it changes the default to time. it's in the manual, too....i didn't think i could feel satisfied about a clock radio, but i do. come to think of it, i'm surprised to find myself spending time writing a review of it. a real feat of engineering from boston acoustics.
Works great, easy to store, not too time consuming to just grab it and give the lens a quick dust before shooting, and works well for more serious cleaning as well
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!
Outstanding headphones for a portable. [Great] bass and great highs. Wheather you play Beyonce or Placido Domingo or Vivaldi, these little headphones sound extremely smooth and powerful. Comes with extra 1/4 inch plug and volume control. Fits snug and comfortable and won't shake off your head. For the price it's pretty hard to find a better sounding headphone, even at a higher price. Get one and you won't be dissapointed.
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.
Protects the Garmin's 60 screen from scratches, but interferes with the button operations a little. Worth the hassle to protect the screen.
I got this printer because I needed a scanner and a copier. I don't have a phone line in my place so I didn't have use for a fax feature. It's only been about a month, but the thing works great. Real easy set up and simple to use controls.
Epson Inkjet Cartridge (Color) for (S191089/S020191/S020089) is a great price and wasreceived 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 scam my printer ran out of ink in less than 2 weeks! I think this are not original and probably remanufactured.
It depends what one is used to, I suppose. Myself, I am no kind of expert in either cameras or photography, and not even much of an enthusiast. I got this camera in a fit of exasperation at a series of mishaps with my 35mm effort, and I can only say that as an unadventurous amateur I have been absolutely delighted with it and I don't grudge one penny of what I paid for it.I chose it at random, and the only comparisons I'm able to make with other digital cameras are with those I've seen my friends use. This one is certainly on the big side - it doesn't fit comfortably into a coat pocket, for instance, but it can still be carried there. When taking photos there has occasionally been more restriction than I might have liked as regards width, but that could well be because I have not troubled to find out all the options it gives me. In fact I have left everything at the default settings, as I have seen no reason to change these. Now and again the occasional photo comes out a little darker than I wanted, but that is easily edited with good p/c software - I use PSP8. Otherwise I have to record complete customer satisfaction. Battery life is excellent (I prefer to use disposables), and the camera switches itself off after a short idle period. The memory stick no longer has to be a proprietary Sony one, as it seems that this technology has been standardised. Above all, the photographs have pleased not just me but everyone else with an interest in them, and that I can assure you is not because I am any great photographer. Others who have used the camera include complete strangers and very un-technical friends. Their photos have turned out as well as my own have, and no elaborate instructions have been needed for anyone. No special software is required if you have a Sony p/c, and the delayed-action when used with the Sony tripod works a dream too.Obviously more ambitious users than I am will set more exacting standards. For a humble amateur like myself who wants only simplicity, reliability and good-quality output this little machine leaves little or nothing to be desired. There must be plenty like me.
Over 20 years ago I bought an andis handup hairdryer. I have loved it and used it everyday. It started making noises, so I ordered another one. I think I paid less for this than the one I bought so long ago. I like the extra hook so the cord can be hung up. It even fit the holes in the wall. May this one last as long. Great price great delivery as promised.
This book is a nice overview for beginners, but they'll need to go on for more information if they really want to know anything. It would be nice if they followed it up with a more advanced book detailing the things the author avoided here. All in all, it was worth reading, unless you knew all the information beforehand.On a side note, I'm curious about the &quot;secret message&quot; in Appendix C. The 3rd field has been found (it's 11:34), but I still know of no one who's cracked it. I also suspect that the 1st field is Kbps, but I would like confirmation. Anyone who finds out, please tell me.
I thought I was ordering 1 pack of ink but when it arrived it was 2-- AWESOMEAt 8 dollars a thing of ink , I ain complaining a all.Bravo Zulo ---- Amazon -- and it came 1 day ahead of time
I'm moderately comfortable with my PC's innards, but I'm no hardware guru. Therefore, I was extremely pleased when this card installed with the ease the documentation (and other Amazon reviewers) promised. The low price was icing on the cake.
If you have a satellite radio, this should be your absolute last option. I purchased this because the FM transmitter on my receiver was weak, and my '02 Accord's stereo lacks an aux input. I purchased this for only $10, and I guess the adage is true that you get what you pay for. The sound quality was even worse that I had anticipated. It sounded like my speakers were covered in thick paper. Think mid-1980s walkman sound. After a few days of frustration at the sound quality, I ejected the adapter hoping that re-inserting it would be as effective as jostling my Nintendo cartridges decades ago. I was wrong. It stopped working completely. It would eject itself after about 5-10 seconds.It's a cheap investment, so maybe you may have better luck if you have no other option, but I was completely disappointed. I decided the only worthwhile thing to do would be to destroy it. Somehow the cracking sounds of the plastic casing in my own hands were somewhat satisfying.In my opinion, it is just not worth it.
I've used Taiyo Yuden media exclusively for almost four years, after trying many other brands. This is the only brand which has produced zero coasters per 100 due to disc defects (yes, I HAVE ruined some myself, but that's another story!) Good, reliable, not too expensive--I'd recommend Taiyo Yuden discs to most hobby-oriented users. I haven't done high volume production, so can't comment on that use.
I love my black Macbook. It is faster than any pc and is great for everything. The only thing that kind of sucks is that you cant run final cut pro on it.
Why would you make a product that is suppose to fit between my camera an my lens, fit my camera but not my lens? Am I stupid?
The card seems to be well-made, and the included documentation was sufficient for installing the card and doing minimal troubleshooting. As advertised, the card did fit in a PCI slot. However, when installed, my computer wouldn't boot. In fact, it wouldn't successfully complete the POST. I dutifully downloaded chipset updates for my motherboard and installed it in the slot formerly occupied by my sound card but still it wouldn't boot. There seems to be an issue with either the AMD 761 or VIA 686 chipsets on my motherboard. Others seem to have good luck with it, but I recommend avoiding it if you have an Athlon system with the AMD/VIA chipsets. I ended up returning this card and getting the D-Link DFE-530TX+, which works flawlessly.
I'm attaching this review to both the transmitter and receiver of this wireless music system.I bought 1 transmitter and 2 receivers as a gift before trying them -- big mistake. The marketing materials claim you get crystal clear audio wirelessly at 100 feet. That is absolutely not the case. I put 1 receiver 30 feet away from the transmitter and the audio quality was so poor as to be completely unusable (and the signal sometimes dropped out completely). I also tried turning off the wireless network to see if that would help (which was an unacceptable compromise) but that didn't fix the problem. I even tried re-arranging furniture to bring the units closer together, but I simply couldn't make the units work as advertised. (More info in case this helps you: the building had concrete exterior walls, and there was at least one other wireless network over which I had no control that had low signal strength where I tried to use this system.)Besides the fact that this system doesn't work as advertised, here are some additional complaints:* They units don't come with all the audio cables you'll need.* The units are needlessly big and bulky. The receiver units in particular should be much smaller because they have no dock.* The remotes are overly complex for how little you can do with this system.* You must know your way around the iPod menu by heart in order to use the remote controls from a distance.* You really need your music well-arranged in playlists in order to use this system to its fullest. Otherwise, you're left scrolling through a giant list of random songs, and because the remote control doesn't have a scroll wheel, you have to forward through the songs one at a time.
Although this fine product cannot be shipped to me here in New Zealand, I found the Amazon review and description so helpful that I went out and bought one here in Auckland city! The only thing that stops this center speaker from getting 5 star from me is a relative, I stress RELATIVE lack of bass response. But this is only a problem with extremely deep male voices and explosions at high volume levels. Otherwise its all systems go for this very fine Wharfedale product. It's clean and open sounding with almost no hint of 'boxiness'. And the real Rosewood veneer finish is just superb. I'm somewhat biased, as this is the third Rosewood colored set of speakers I've owned. You see, I bought the Emerald 97 main speakers, too! I may be wrong, but I think Wharfedale has become a slight underdog in the marketplace these days and I urge any undecided buyers to heed my words and at the very least audition the Emerald range.
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.
I own both the JVC DR-MV99BU and DR-MV77s DVD/VHS recorders and these DVD's are the only ones that have worked well with the machines. Tried other brands of rewritable DVD's for recording TV shows/dubbing VHS tapes, but they were very unreliable in getting the job done. Bought these because they were listed in the owner's manual as recommended for use with the DVD recorder models I own and am quite pleased with the results. Have had no problems with these rewritable DVDs. Highly recommend them.
I got the body only version brand new for under $500, then bought a couple of nice lenses to go with it. After spending a day with the camera on full charge and the manual in my hands I learned all the functions. From the menus to the buttons and switches layout, this camera is just about perfect. Great fun! Highly recommend you get one.
Right out of the box the car adapter was DOA. After 4 months the screen stopped displaying video. I called Coby support, they wanted to charge me $31 despite their website stating that the after 90 day replacement is $6. I should have known better and followed my instincts, you truly do get what you pay for.
[overall: perfect]Such an upgrade from my old 4 button iPod. Ive watched seven movies on my iPod already. AMAZING!
The specs for this battery and the Ceil brand battery that was in my ancient APC Backoffice UPS 350VA were not a perfect match, but seemed close enough and the terminals looked to be a match so I went for it. The connections were identical, and after 18 hours charging I unplugged my UPS to give it a test. I only have a 16 port switch (50 watts +/-) hooked up to it, so a very light load, but after 15 minutes I got sick of the beeping and called it a success. On the old battery it was only lasting about 3 minutes (10+ years old). Ordered via seller "Battery Beast" - went well.By the way if you can't quite read the specs in the product photo, they are as follows:Standby Use: 13.5-13.8VCycle Use: 14.4-15.0VInitial Current: 2.1A max.
I'll make it short. When I first got it, it was hard to use, there's a bit of a learning curve to setting the fm tuners, adding music, making a favorites list. But you'll get it. One of the downsides is that you have to use Windows Media Player lol. The battery life is amazing. You can have about 150 songs on this thing, it just depends. So yeah, get it, it's good. iPods break and are expensive; buy a Sandisk. :D
I've owned the Garmin StreetPilot c340 for about two and a half years. I play in a rock band that tours for a few weeks each year, and figured a GPS would make navigating the US a lot easier. Boy, was I ever right.Before going on a tour, I no longer have to print out several pages of Mapquest or Google Maps directions, which are only so reliable to begin with. (And that's to say nothing of the reliability of a sleepy or drunk co-pilot trying to guide you from the venue to the hotel after the show.) I've never gotten bad directions from the Garmin, and if you need to change your route for any reason, it can adjust on the fly.Another cool thing is the pre-loaded "points of interest," in categories like food, gas, entertainment, shopping, etc. This way, if you're driving along and realize you need gas, you can easily find the nearest gas station. This feature comes in a lot handier than I ever would've imagined before getting it. On the first tour my band did with the Garmin, we were in Columbus, OH and got to town several hours early. No one was at the club yet, so we went to our buddy's house. He wasn't home and we couldn't get him on the phone, so we were like "well, let's go to a movie." The Garmin told us where several movie theaters were, complete with phone numbers, too. We found a theater about a mile away from where we were, and passed the time before our show relaxing at a movie. Another example: A couple of months ago, my wife and I were in Michigan for a wedding. We got to the hotel late the night before and realized my wife had forgotten to bring contact lens solution. We asked at the desk where the nearest pharmacy was, but when we got there it was closed. We then checked for pharmacies in the GPS, and called several until we found one that was open. Easy peasy.Another standout feature is the text-to-speech turn-by-turn directions. This way, you get clear and specific spoken instructions like "in point five miles, turn left on Main Street." That may not seem like a big deal, but in rental cars I've used other GPS units which don't have this feature, and the spoken instructions are more vague, along the lines of "left turn approaching." That requires you to take your eyes off the road to look down at the screen to find out the exact when and where of the upcoming turn.By looking at the Garmin website, I've learned that this particular unit is discontinued. That likely explains why Amazon is currently selling it for more than 70% off the list price. But don't be discouraged by the fact that this particular model is discontinued - Garmin provides excellent customer service, they're continuing to support this device with firmware updates, and you can update the maps as necessary. Actually, checking now, the Amazon page says this comes pre-loaded with "Garmin City Select NT Version 8 street data of the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico." If the Amazon description is current and that is true, that map set is about two years old so if you buy the c340 I would suggest installing the new "Garmin Map Update 2008 City Navigator for North America NT" which Garmin released in late 2007.Even with the additional cost of buying the new maps, this is still a great deal. As I mentioned at the beginning of this review, I bought my c340 about two and a half years ago, and I paid somewhere in the mid-400's for it. Since then, I've been completely satisfied with the Garmin StreetPilot c340 and have considered the price I paid to be money well spent. At the price Amazon is selling it at now, it's an absolute steal.
Hooked it up in a matter of just a few minutes and aside from the long wait to call Sirius to activate it, there were no issues. I replaced a portable device with this one and looks a lot cleaner. Sound is great. Antenna works great 20 ft. from a window.
I was looking for a good universal remote that wouldn't break the bank. Being a tech geek and based upon various reviews, I picked up the Sony RM-AX1400 remote from an Amazon seller (Capital Electronics) and have been really pleased with my purchase. I found the remote easy to configure. Install the software and connect the remote to your PC using the supplied mini-USB cable. The software walks you through setting up the basic features for your components through pre-set codes and IR learning.After the initial setup is complete, you'll want to go back and use the advanced tab in the software to add more features from your remotes via IR learning. Thanks to the Sony RM-AX1400, I've sidelined the remotes for my Olevia 242V HDTV, an Aiwa receiver, a Symphonic VCR/DVD combo unit, a Technics 5-Disc CD changer, and my home theater PC (which uses a version 1 Media Center remote). Since it won't control my Dish Network 500 (because that compnent uses RF instead of IR, doh!), I'm down to two remotes instead of seven.If you're tech savvy, don't be afraid of the bad reviews out there. This remote works great if you take the time upfront to configure it properly. I'm going to revisit the macro feature and see what kind of neat stuff I can cook up. The only negative thing I can add is that the remote isn't the most comfortable design out there, but it's not that bad either. Who watches movies or TV while constantly holding the remote? A solid five stars based on functionality, quality, and price/feature ratio!
I ordered this pair of Pyle cube speakers (4.8") to replace my much larger JBL bookshelf ones (12"x8"x9", approx.) that no longer fit the design of my viewing space. The sound specs for the new Pyle ones matched the outdated JBLs and am pretty satisfied that such a small speaker could do that.While I recommend these for space and budget limitations here are some considerations if you are pondering purchasing them from Amazon.1.The back of the plastic-cased speakers have a indented latch for mounting and not the typical keyhole mounting. So keep that in mind if shopping for mounting equipment as I had to be pretty inventive to get the VideoSeco model to work with these. One should consider a simple hook-type system (a previous reviewer recommended a Hercules hook, etc.) for putting them off the floor without a stand.2. In the listing here there are two specs for this model for it's Frequency Response level (basically, it's range). The first is listed at 80Hz+ and the second one on the product specifications reads 20Hz+. That's a huge variance and they are,indeed, 80+.3. As another reviewer observed, they came in the wrong color. I clearly ordered white and they came in black. The box picture was black, the quantity was 'x-ed' black but they packed 'em anyway. I was pretty indifferent of the color so I'm fine but if your room dictates a need for unified color take that into consideration.Again, smart little speakers that are great for rear units to a surround system that are affordable and small.
I am able to transfer 350 megs of backup files over the network in seconds. The speed of gigabit is more than twice the speed of USB 2.0 (480 megabits.) It is an easy no-brainer install. Just plug in the switch, connect the cables and zoom. The whole process of installing the switch takes just about 30 seconds. I have converted two networks over to gigabit without a hitch or problem. You will also need to purchase the gigabit network card GA311 (about $25) for each computer. Installing the cards was easy and quick as well. It would be nice to have a gigabit router but the switch is awesome.
I ordered a Lightscoop and this Lumiquest soft screen. I am not pleased with this soft screen, it does not diffuse like I expected it to. I might as well have put a piece of wax paper in front of my flash. Of course, at this price point, you cannot expect miracles. However, in order to get it to work on my camera, I would have to secure velcro TO YOUR CAMERA. Uhh, no. I did test it as best as I could, but even holding it with my left hand as it was supposed to be attached to the camera.The flash was barely diffused. Again, for 11 bucks, I am not sure what I was expecting.That said, I would seriously save a couple extra bucks and get a Lightscoop. The difference is unbelievable. I have a friend with a hotshoe flash and my indoor results were comparable to hers.
It was a pity when I tried it and didn't work. any Ipod or Iphone can't be charged with this device. The speeker doesn't work either, so you can't listen your Ipod music. The only thing working is the wire to conect with an external device, it's the only way that the speekers work. The worst of all I can't give it back because I am abroad U.S.A and the charges would be more expensive than buying a new one. It was a bad transaction for me.
It does what it is supposed to do...the plastic ring used to tilt the board even further in the opposite direction was too much for me so I discarded it...nice control buttons, price was half of store prices...good feel to the keys...quiet...makes going back to a standard keyboard very difficult due to the better positioning of the hands on this ergonomic unit...would I buy the same unit again...YEP....
Tapes worked fine. I have an old Sony Video camera that I won't get rid of. Glad the tapes are still around.
This is an excellent camera and easy to use. One very nice feature is that it comes with the cabapility to be used with a water-proof case that can be used Skuba diving. However, this is a camera clearly designed for easy use and great pictures in many enviornments. The "best shot" feature is one that I've come to rely on and hasn't disappointed me yet. The camera size means I havn't left it behind on any expedition.
This cable worked great and was a great bargain when I purchased it. However, I moved recently and the cable no longer worked when I installed it at my new residence. Granted high tech wiring is a little more touchy than say power cables but I had 100's of feet of CAT-5 survive a dozen moves during college and my roommates and I weren't exactly delicate during install and removal; or better termed "rip-out". I would recommend going with a different brand in hopes of getting a different manufacturer and more resilient construction.
This card made by Promise is a very heavy duty one, why? I've been using this card for some time now with no trouble. I used this card for Gaming, AV Editing (Pro Editing), Server, etc.It is very easy to install, the instructions are easy to follow if you are new in installing PCI Cards.Over all, a good investment for anyone looking stability and speed.
These Pelican cases are perfect for protecting and storing anything delicate. They come in many sizes and colors. I will order more of these when the need arises.
The package contained an old dusty mouse resembling this picture, and old PS2 cables but no USB receiver. It did contain a post-it piece of paper stating &#34;No USB&#34;. I have nothing to do with it since no current computer has PS2 ports. I asked for a return and refund and they replied with a single sentence &#34;Read the subtitle&#34;. Which subtitle? First time I encounter a dishonest amazon seller.
I'm currently on my 4th Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. And while I love the feel of it, there is only one thing which bothers me: the letters on the keys consistantly wear off over time. It usually takes 1-2 years, but I have consistantly worn away the white letters on the keys of my last four keyboards. I'm a touch-typist, so it's not a big problem, but occasionally I have to glance for a seldom-used special character, and am annoyed when I can't find it. Though I'm probably near the top end of keyboard use for my job, I am not doing some crazy data entry which results in early keyboard death. I've also never had this same problem with any other keyboard I've ever used, just this one particular model.I do tech support for a hospital, and I know many of the employees experience this same problem. The only solution is to swap the keyboard with a new one, then revist 1-2 years down the line for another replacement of a perfectly working keyboard (except for the paint).I got this keyboard when it was new on the market, as well as recent models, so I'm amazed that Microsoft hasn't found a solution for this issue yet. If they were able to fix that one issue, this would be a 5-star product.
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.
It's been a week and I forget the computer is even in the room it is so quiet. I came to change the four stars to a five star, but it won't let me. If I build another computer, and I will, then I am going to use this case. By the way, there is a locking cover over the front drive bays. This is great, if you have kids around.Updated Review...Antec P190, QX9650, ASUS P5E3 Deluxe, EN8600 GTS Silent Graphics Card, WD SE16 HD's, Corsair 1800 DDR3.The system is awesome, quiet, and fast. Using the stock cooler with the QX9650 - CPU 14 Degrees, MB 35 Degrees. The RPM on the cooler in ASUS silent mode is 998 to 1010. I can't hear a thing.Only complaint about the P190 is all of the power supply leads. I like the modular design, where I plug in the leads that I want. I just took all of the unused leads and placed them under the MB, where the P190 as about 3/8 inch crawl space. I have written three reviews, because I complained about no room for a cooler. But, now that Intel ships a decent cooler, I have no complaint. It seems like the Zalman 8700 would also work, but not sure if it would be better. I am going to return the Zalman. Zalman will tell you that it doesn't fit, but it does.BTW, the light in the case is almost worthless, but it looks cool if you point it to the fan on the side. Just adds more light to the system, so it is easy to see inside the case without removing the cover. Okay, so it's not useless, but it could have been mounted a little better.Old Review..."The Zalman 9700 is too tall. Maybe the 9500 will work. The 8700 does work, but not with the P5E3 Asus, which has DDR3. I will try the 9500, if I can find it locally, but if I can't, then I will probably use liquid cooling. It's quieter, which is why i got the case, but seems risky if the thing develops any leaks. Plus, many liquid coolers don't work as well as Zalman's, and believe it or not, many are too noisey, such as the Bigwater 760i. I also reckon that you must be careful not to get an air cooler that conflicts with the air currents in the case."
Bought this product after careful review and don't regret it. Ready to use as soon as you power it up and with easy to follow menus. Offers automatic recalculation of routes which isn't a feature every navigation device on the market offers. Highly recommend to others.
Its cheaper than the usual, interms of shipping and cost of each item.great buy.
I bought this camera about 2 months ago n i guess i did some good filming with it and what not, but it takes huge pictures. it started off taking like 24 kb pictures and now it takes 1-2 mbs. Now screen cracked on me and that will probably cost more to replace then the camera itself. i dont really like this camera.
Lightweight and easy to use. Foot has a point for outside but the point can be retracted to save the inside floors.
This is an excellent unit. If you want a no hassle true one for one sync with Outlook, this is it. The only negative is probably the size of the E-125. However, considering the expansion capability including exchangable battery, it is hard to beat.
I had the same problem when I first installed the ram, XP only showed the 1GB, called up Asus and they said go into the BIOS screen ... which showed the 2GB, save those setting and start up windows ... BAM, 2gb or ram. Trust me I'm not a computer genius but I was ready to send it back ASAP but glad I didn'tMemory works great, IF you're in California and have a FRY's electronic store around you, don't buy it online. They have it far less with mail in rebates and you can return it if it doesn't work. Just my suggestion
These headphones sound amazing for the price, way better than I expected them to. For 13 bucks they are a steal. My only complaint is that they don't fit my ears well. I have average size ears, maybe even a little on the small side but for some reason they just don't fit right. My left ear feels pinched...However it doesn't bother me enough for me to stop wearing them. I use them w/ my creative mp3 player and they sound a lot better than the earbuds it came with. I like the volume control on the wire. Overall these are great headphones, especially for the price.
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.
Great Aspects:The price of this HP printer (or almost any HP PSC All-in-One) makes it very good value. There is nothing incredibly spectacular about its features but it prints, scans, and copies with good quality and is very easy to use as well as being pretty compact.Downside:The printer is kind of noisy and somewhat slow. You can only load 50 sheets of paper at a time (not a problem for most people although more is probably better). On some HP PSC All-in-One versions, the user cannot select the color palette for printing (black/white versus color); instead, the printer "decides" which it should use. Users are able to decide between black/white or color copies.Summary:A solid printer for the average person who needs to occasionally scan/copy documents and photos; a truly ideal dorm room printer. This printer isn't for heavy useage or extreme quality. The price is very good and potential buyers should shop around for the cheapest price.Recommend.
We got this for our kids for Christmas and they are very happy with it. The picture quality is very good in my opinion. The VCR produces good quality images and the DVD produces excellent image quality. The DVD player is on the slow side and will not play all of the movies we own - not sure what's up there. The sound quality is reasonably good for a unit of this size. The first one we bought had a crack that went from the bottom of the TV tube down to the VCR door. It was replaced under warranty with no problem but it took 2 months to get the replacement. According to the sales person, this problem was experienced by others, so beware. I don't know if it has been addressed, with changes made in the molding of the case or not.
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.
I have had two of these Samsonite brief cases through my 27 years in the home building business and I can tell you they hold up very well. They have been vwery functional and have an impressive style. Very tough exterior......DDC
Forgetting the technical information mentioned in many reviews, this device serves its purpose: It plays music.I ADORE my iRiver, however, this model has little memory for a teenager, who is sure to have a large library when it comes to songs. The most I can get on here is about 70-89 four minuteish songs, falling far from the amount needed.I got this for Christmas 2004, almost a year, and since then I've only gotten one scratch on it, and I drop it about once a week from five feet in the air. Note, I only started using the case provided about halfway through my time with my beloved mp3 player, and since then it hasn't been scratched.Transferring and deleting files has been very easy using the system provided.However, the headphones provided fall far from extraordinary. I love music, but I can barely tell the difference between a certain pair of headphones and another. Around May, my headphones started making popping in ears, which actually started to hurt when they were loud enough. Although I still use the ones given in the original packaging, I suggest you buy new ones immediately after this starts. Don't submerge your ear bud in liquid; it will ruin them, permanently muffling the sound to near static (I know from experience).I've only tried voice recording once, it sounded pretty bad, but I can't imagine why you'd need it for major purposes.My radio has always been horrible, I get static on every station, however, I rarely use my radio, and so it makes little difference for me.I customize this thing frequently, yay me.I have to change my battery about once every four weeks, and I listen to it for at least thirty minutes a day.So yes, if you don't have a lot of songs to listen to, go ahead in buy it, but otherwise, I'd spring for the 1GB, although I'm not sure how many songs that will hold either. Parents, unless the previously stated applies to you child, you should consider buying them a model with more memory or a just a different mp3 player in general, otherwise you'll have you sun or daughter begging for a better model next Christmas, as I probably will do this year :)
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!
I bought a refurbished Creative Zune V Plus from here (Amazon) and it's been amazing. The sound quality and how I can put so much on it (4 GB) with ease. It's been a great experience and I'm very happy I bought it!
Allowed my Mac to fly at N speed and finally connect after my previous router would not communicate with machine. Installation was a breeze and in my opinion looks cool on my desk. The rave reviews here and elsewhere were great and on the money.
Simply because of the length of this cord, the quality is diminished as the picture runs through all 25 feet.It is fine for my daughter, but the occasional white line shooting through the screen disturbs me enough to not want to watch it.Although, if you have a real need for a 25 foot cable, I guess there's not much you can do.
The authors of The Angry Black Woman's Guides To Life tell what it is really like to be a black woman and what it takes to keep an a black woman happy. Together these three write an expectantly well thought of book that encourages woman of all races & ethnics.
Having owned multiple D-Link DI-624's and wirless access cards; gave them all to family members who needed wifi.I did test out and compare this to a Linksys WRT610N, but won't post the speed tests. Others have already done so. Linksys has the edge in raw speed, but I found this D-Link DIR-655 to be a better value, and easier to use. It's also less power hungry than the Linksys.My unit is h/w version A4, and runs cool to the touch under load. I have it wall mounted in my basement, but have no dead spots throughout my house.Green technology powers down ethernet ports when not in use. You can configure wireless to power down on a schedule too.I didn't need the included CD to set this up at all. CD and website include a pdf manual - but we never RTFM!Set up static ip for my wifi HP printer.Gave my Ooma voip hub preferential treatment in QoS.Set up a workgroup so my DirecTV dvr can access the Public folder on my computers, and my NAS drive.Set up a separate guest wifi for visitors so they could access the Net, but not my protected network nor storage drive.Pros:- 802.11n fully compliant firmware vers 1.21 and up- fast, reliable, super customizable- setup via wizards is super easy;despite feature complexity, manual setup is not difficult either- runs very cool- ability to swap out antennas, manipulate for best reception (unlike Linksys WRT610N)- "Shareport" allows you to setup USB drive as a NAS- configurable QoS- works great with my XP, Vista, and Windows7 machines in all modesincluding G-only, mixed mode, and N-only.Slight Negatives:- not dual band, but so what? Have no less than 14 neighboring wifi networks, their cordless phones, but NO interference or reception issues.
After much research ( and printouts of reviews on about a ream of paper) I narrowed my search to 3 Canon cameras. My first digital was an Olympus 3 years ago and I still have it but wanted to upgrade. We were going on a lengthy cruise with potentially great photo-ops so I was on a mission to find MY new camera! I was not disappointed! Very easy to set up and use. The viewfinder - an especially necessary item in the bright tropic sun - was the envy of all of the other tourists toting new,expensive, miniscule, and displayscreeen-useless-in-sunlight cameras!The fact that it can take real batteries was also important. (My older camera also does and ran out of power on a vacation and just a trip to a local drug store allowed me to play tourist again.)I am NOT a techie but I do like to do my homework and the reviews I read helped me to make a decision.
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.
The tape would play for a minute., then keep flipping back and forth and then eject itself. I went to walmart to purchase a ten dollar philips one and it works flawlessly
I tried using this unit with my cable system. But, instead of improving my signal, it made it noisier. So, it didn't work in that setting. My setup was: "cable in -->moto booster -->cable splitter-->tv" Now, I did check my modem's signal "power level" and it went from "3.9" to "16.9" which is a major improvement in that aspect. But, it didn't do much for video. But, I may be in the minority because a lot of the other reviewers are having excellent results. Oh, one curious thing is that when I looked into my cable modem's settings, the log read the date as 1970 instead of 2008. Once I removed the booster from the connection, it read 2008.Now, I plugged in the unit to my outdoor antenna being used for over-the-air HD stations and it worked great. I'm getting two more stations I wasn't before.Although it didn't work for my cable video signal,I gave it five stars because it did work for my antenna and cable modem.Update:Ok, my initial review was a bit wrong. I've been using this booster with my over-the-air antenna for HD reception and it works great. Now, when it comes to cable tv it did improve my video signal as well. My video signal went from a few grains to perfectly clear clean signal. I may have to order a second one. This is the first signal booster that I'm confident to recommend.
Great way to keep up with all of your USB's and always have them on hand whenever needed. My friends think it is a great idea also.
If you're one of the responsible mp3 owners who actually use a protective sleeve for your little investment, this docking station is a royal pain in the hiney!! The player WILL NOT fit in the dock with the sleeve on so you have to unfasten the velcro then TRY to pry it out of the jacket enough to get the bottom to sit in the dock. And the little adapter thingee that comes with the mp3 player is a LOT more convenient to use and you accomplish the same thing WITHOUT spending $40!!
Not much to fault with this unit. Great internal memory, and I added a 256mb card for photo and other large files, you will need it especially withthe MP3 player, It has good battery life. After initial early use the battery drained quickly, but it seems to have seasoned with use and lasts longer now. If you don't need (or want) wifi connectivity, this is the one.
Incredible sound from a pricey good looking unit. Only problem - no high def. radiio. Otherwise, worth a look, since it blows both Bose and Cambridge Sound away. Check it out!
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 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.
Comfortable, easy to use... I've bought one of these for every one of my workspaces.
I had a 30-year-old, top-of-line Marantz that gave up the ghost altogether after the internal lights started fading. Much as I liked it, the cost of repair was considerably higher than this Onkyo (the internet lists plenty of repair places to send units like the Marantz to), and I no longer use my stereo nearly as much as I used to (I wonder how often the surround-sound, 5-speaker audiophiles actually remain seated in their sonic cocoons).Anyone with experience with audio knows that manufacturer wattage claims are variable, often essentially meaningless, even when listed as RMS, and that 50 watts is more than adequate for all but the most low-efficiency speakers (Acoustic Research, Bose). So I decided to forego the extra pound and a half and save a few bucks, because the features are practically identical with the 100 watt Onkyo. The latter has a few additional frills (brightness dimmer, effects bypass, FM character naming) along with provisions on back for a studio geek to plug in 3 addition pieces of equipment.Both Onkyos have a convenient volume knob, but I miss the other knobs and the gyroscope tuning, which was more accurate than digital tuning. Also, the Marantz had a third, mid-range tone control (useful for bringing out vocals), both a loudness and a volume control, and numerous filters that were useful for "smoothing-out" the sound of some old LP records. The handiest feature of the Marantz was two additional phone plug inputs on the front of the machine, intended for plugging in tape recorders for dubbing or musical instruments for recording and monitoring. Most of us don't place units such as this in cabinets where it's convenient or even practical to plug and unplug other equipment to the rear of the machine on a continual basis. And as is the case with most Japanese manufacturers, including Sony, the machine is not actually assembled in Japan (try Malaysia).The biggest annoyance of both this receiver and the more powerful one is an ill-conceived switch that doubles as both an input and a tape monitor switch. You must avoid even touching the switch (more difficult than it sounds) or you'll activate the monitor function and mute all devices connected to the receiver. (I even placed temporary masking tape over the switch to "quarantine" it from my fingers.) Nevertheless, the 8222 is a fine performer and a top brand (I don't recall ever seeing Onkyo producing cheap, low-end product and catering to the masses, as is frequently the case with Sony and Panasonic). But I'm hanging on to the Marantz in case I decide to get cash-careless and go all-out retro.
Seriously, I bought the 12 gauge wire and good quality banana plugs, and it improved the sound of my speakers considerably. The music sounds richer and much more detailed with very tight bass. Very good value.
In short, excellent product for its "price" and very portable and handy. Only problem is, the length of USB cable is very small, so you have to keep these speakers on the laptop itself, making it messy.
I bought them for my husband who is a hunter and loves looking across the yard at deer. He absolutely loves them. He has taken them hunting quite a bit, but also they are so crisp and clear compared to his other buddies binoculars. We took them to our families lake house and we were able to see all the wildlife so well. I highly recommend them. They turned out to be a great wedding present that he actually uses.
I bought the TomTom ONE Portable GPS. It's the best thing since sliced bread. It is awesome. I won't leave home without it ever again. I get lost going around the corner but not anymore. Not since I have my GPS. I made an 8 hour car trip to TN and I drove by myself and my GPS. I had the most stress free drive ever. Knowing if I made a wrong turn my GPS would get me back on track. I arrived at my destination relaxed, happy and safe. I have a new sense of freedom now. I can go anywhere I want and I don't have to depend on anyone because I have my GPS.JoanHarwood Heights, IL
This is my first review and I've written it in order to better describe these earbuds.These earbuds should compliment Ipod Shuffles and other small MP3 players well, but not if you keep them in your pants pocket. The distance from the audio jack to the clip slightly exceeds the length of the Ipod Shuffle (which is about 3.7 inches), and it clips to my Apple lanyard in exactly the right spot. You can wear the Ipod Shuffle (or another small MP3 player) on a lanyard, plug the headphones in and clip them to the lanyard, and the ipod + earbuds will then hang from your neck with no loose cords dangling anywhere. As a matter of fact, when these earbuds are attached to the lanyard and dangle from the alligator clip (with the earbuds/cords retracted), the distance from the clip to the dangling earbuds is precisely the same as the length of my Ipod Shuffle.If these earbud cables are extended when they are worn clipped to the Apple lanyard in the way that I described, then the length of the headphone cable is exactly right. I bought headphones with a retractable cable because the length of the original Apple OEM earbud cables were excessive for the way I used them and it was irritating to have to constantly untangle them, to stuff them in my pocket, or to wrap them around my shuffle for storage. When riding the subway in NYC, this is a real pain. I also found it irritating to have to untangle or pack those cables when sitting in a cramped airplane seat. Now my Ipod shuffle and headphnes can be neatly stuffed in a pocket or hung around my neck.If you don't wear your MP3 player around your neck, on an armband, or keep it in a chest/breast/shirt pocket, then the headphone cables might be too short for you.As far as comfort, these earphones are slightly bigger/bulkier than the headphones that come with the ipod shuffle. Because of the size/shape of my ears, this means that I cannot put the earphones very deep into my ear canal, and they might tend to slip out of my ears more easily when I get sweaty from exercise (Note: I haven't experienced that yet.)As far as looks, well, they look okay but if you look (too?) closely you will notice that for no apparent reason they have little pointy chrome rocket ships attached to the ends of the earbuds themselves - or little silver bullets. I didn't notice this odd touch until just now - I pulled them out of my ears and looked very closely at them for this review. I don't think that most people will notice them but to me they're a pointless mystery. Oh wait - they make it easy to hold and manipulate the earbuds while they're in your ears.I'm not an audiophile. In my opinion the sound quality is adequate and the original earbuds are louder, but this might be because these earbuds are too big to go very deep into my ear canal. (I know - that might be a good thing as far as preserving my hearing...)I am giving this product 4 stars since it has minor flaws - none of them bother me but they might bother someone else.To summarize, here are my criticisms of this product:1) The earbuds could be smaller and should come with silicon sleeves to customize the fit of the earbuds for people with differently sized/shaped ears. Not including them might have been a marketing decision that decreased the price of the product, but I think that the slightly bulky design of the earbuds makes sleeves necessary, and not simply an option.2) The cables are retractable so they should have a longer maximum length - some people may need longer cables. I think this was an oversight on the part of the designers.3) Sound quality/volume is not as high as the original product. As an aftermarket product, it should be better than the original product it replaces, even if it IS cheaper.4) The earbuds themselves look just a little odd in my opinion. Apple and Sony definitely had no part in their design.In conclusion, these earbuds are a great replacement for the earbuds that come with an Ipod shuffle but might not be for everybody and may not be as useful to owners of larger MP3 players.
Quick delivery and the product performed as expected. My PC had no problem detecting this memory chip.
These are great headphones. They are much better than I expected and for the price I don't see how you can go wrong.Great sound. Not 'tinny' like most headphones this type are.Great fit. They fit snug on my ears and head but not too snug. I've been wearing them on and off for several days, hours at a time, and they don't hurt.People who've been around me while I've had them on with the sound up can barely hear anything from them. (That's one of the main reasons I bought them - so others in my office don't have to hear my music.)Of course, the volume control on the cord is a major plus.So far, the only thing I can see that might possibly go wrong with them is that one or both of the cords going into the speaker might tend to lose good connection. The cord is so small that it seems it may work itself out over time or with a lot of unintentional tugging or pulling on.Overall, I'm very pleased and didn't expect such great quality for the low price. Great job Koss!
We've owned the Samsung 61" LED HD TV for nearly a month now, and it's been a very satisfying experience. There were no snags with the delivery which occurred within a couple days after the on-line purchase. I hooked everything up myself, which was easy enough to do. The Samsung has delivered excellent color and image for the past month. (We previously ownd a 55" Misubishi HD TV, which had delivered a high quality picture for 7 years, when the main power supply suddenly went kaput.) I would highly recommend both the Samsung 61" LED HD TV and purchasing it at Amazon.com By buying at Amazon on-line, we saved $850 over our local Best Buy and Circuit City. Because of the LED technology, we expect our monthly electric bills to drop, a nice financial and environmental benefit.
The screen takes about 20 tries to pull up ! ...I think the problem is the screen is thin and the edges curl inward and create a drag. Also the edge curl causes the Picture on the screen to distort . Not very happy with this purchase. Sorry nothing nice to say about this screen.
I also bought the $20 Best Buy Black Friday MP160. My old Printer just ran out of ink so I'm just getting to setting it up. I aligned everything, and it was working great. On about the 6th page, the paper jammed. I pulled it out, ran another page through and it spit out the next page along with a piece of foam. The help desk was very responsive and indicated it was the ink obsorber. They are sending me a new Printer in 2 days. This one is still working fine, but they recommended not putting the obsorber back in. Since their support was so good, and everyone else is having good luck, I guess I'll try another one and see how it goes. For $20, I don't have a lot to loose, except time!!
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^^
Well I use this for me 8.1MP digital camera, and it works great,I can take like 2000 pictures and in low quality up to 12.000picture. as well I use this with me laptop and has big capacity to share information.Fully recomended.
Yes this is an amazing toy, it's pretty, the picture is perfect if you're using the HDMI output, everything about this is good. Great size, clean look, it's all great. Then it stops working. And believe you me, it WILL stop working. It's a problem with the firmware. Sony is aware of the issue. They are still selling the defective units. They are doing this why? To charge you to fix the old one! THE NERVE! Sony has gone the way of so many companies. They have lost all my trust, and I'll go out of my way to buy a different companys products if it's feasible.****UPDATE**** To explain what I mean by "It WILL stop working" and "It's a firmware issue"This unit has a neat feature. You pop in a movie...we'll say you're watching The Shawshank Redemption. Halfway through the movie your buddy/parents/wife whatever comes in and wants to watch something else. So you eject, pop the new movie in. It finishes, and they go away. At this point, you can watch 50 more movies, or go right back to Shawshank, it won't matter when you do it, but Shawshank is going to play from where you left off last. That's pretty neat. Now imagine watching ALOT of movies, and always ejecting them after the "movie" is over, but not the credits. Each of those will start at the credits until you finally get to the end. The DvD player stores each of those movies positions until they are played through. After a certain amount say....200-250 movies stored like that, the player gets full. It's at THIS point that the player stops working. Period, it doesn't know what to do with the stored data, and can't add more, so it won't play at all. That's the issue in a nut shell. If you buy this player, make sure you ALWAYS let the DvD run until it pops back to the main menu, or eventually you're in this situation.
I have been using the trackman wheel for several months now and I love it. I have arthritis and the natural design, with the track ball on the side , lets my hand lie in a completely natural position. No reaching or stretching. The most comfortable mouse ever designed, in my humble opinion.
Bought the newer heath zenith dura bright motion sensor replacement which has a low light level setting at dusk and goes full bright when motion is detected, needed to repair an old sensor that comes on before dark. Well the new version is way too sensitive, in the lowest setting this comes on when wind moves the leaves or shrubs move, on a windy cold night the sensor was on / off every 10 minutes, was not so bad in warmer weather. The older version of this sensor was never that sensitive. I am so happy this older version is still available in bronze and white, SL-5407. This version works great with no issues on cold windy nights. I noticed some other reviews said the same issue for the newer sensors. I am stocking up on these older ones while they are available, I would assume these are being replaced by the new dura bright version.
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.
There are flaws with every case, and the belt clip is not this case's best feature. So if you're a guy and want to clip your ipod to your belt or hang it around your neck (* Alarm Alarm Nerd Alert! Nerd Alert*!) go elsewhere. But if you're a woman and toss your ipod in your purse or pocket, or you're a guy over the age of 30 and carry it in your brief case or man-bag or pocket this case is EXCELLENT. I was purposefully looking for a case that would meet this need and this one succeeds brilliantly.Also, it's so cheap you can get it in multiple colors--I got the orange.The construction is very fine, the case is lined with a soft leather (or faux leather). The stiching and cutouts for the ports, the wheel and the screen are precise and perfect.The case is 'loose-ish' but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I've had previous ipod cases that damged the ipod finish when I removed it, this one lets me take it out without trouble.Although the cover protects the ipod, I'd recommend putting a clear screen cover on just for extra protection.
Nice small footprint. Keeps the computer accessories and answering machine from needing to be reset when the electric flashes.
I ordered this because my puppy chewed the power cord to my cordless vtech phone base unit. It arrived quickly enouugh but would not fit into the hole because its too big. It was a waste of time and money and now I have to be inconvenienced with sending the junk back.
I was happy with the Vendor... Shipped what they said they would ship when they said they would ship it. Item showed up in sealed packaging and worked as exspected... Thanks again!
We bought and returned 4 different phone headsets before we finally found the MX500C. We started with one of those bluetooth earpieces with the microphone right next to your ear. The problem with those is that the microphone is too far from the mouth to pick up your voice without also picking up all the annoying background noise. It also cuts in and out all the time. Most people only care what their earpiece sounds in their own ear, but nobody tells them that they sound terrible on the other end. The MX500C is great because the microphone comes down right by your mouth. It has a wind screen to cut down on wind or A/C noise in your car. It fits on different sized ears and is very comfortable to wear. The only drawback is that it's not wireless, we can sacrifice having a wire for comfort and sound quality.
Our family now owns two iPods (a mini and a nano) and two Creative Zens (a Sleek and a Vision:M). While the iPods were easier to set up and use out of the box, the Zens support more formats and integrate easily with a lot of different music library management programs. In addition, I think the sound from the Zens (don't use the included headphones) is much better. In the future, I will avoid the hype and stick with Zen players.
Excellent product all around, but a bit pricey. I bought because radio-controlled units do not work well in my enviornment. Bluetooth works great.
Since there are hundreds of other Universal remotes out there that are not designed for Windows MCE, the real question is "How well does this one control the Windows Media Center experience?"I'm happy to say as an MCE user that this remote is exactly what I've been hoping for! I read Eric Miller's caustic review and had second thoughts about buying this remote until I looked at postings in the Windows Media Center forum from people with high end systems who love it.Eric has a point about the soft buttons being hard to get to sometimes but that is no reason to stay away from this remote! I can customize my most used soft buttons to be hard buttons, and I don't care if I can't go directly to the Media Center menu with an activity button. After I go to an MCE activity I just press the green media button and I'm at the main menu. That seems like a very minor complaint."Watch My TV" does exactly what MCE users would expect, takes them to the "My TV" screen, and sets the A/V receiver and TV to the right inputs with one press of a button. Same for "My Music" or "Watch DVD".Unless you're as nitpicky as Eric, if you have Windows MCE buy with confidence! You won't be sorry!
I bought two of these stands. I'm using it for my 17" Mac book both at office and at home. My company bought another product which is black and flat on the top. I gave it to my co-worker and bought one out of my pocket expense.
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.
Perfect fit in the dash on my 2008 Toyota Corolla S. Looks good but I find the space above the radio is kinda useless however.
I wanted to buy something for my fiancee which is a digital artist and never had a tablet in her life, but I decided to go with the Genius G-Pen 4500 4-by-5.5 Inch Tablet which comes with a mouse and pen. We was both nervous about it. When it first arrived and taken out of the box it was well explained what it included. How to place the batteries in the pen was explained on a small note which keeps you from breaking it. It also explained well in bold letters on the package stuff that you must install the stuff first before plugging it in. So far she loves it and had no problem with it at all, besides the small click button ob the pen sometimes accidently clicked, yet she found an adjustment to it. So far everything smooth and I would approve it for anyone that wants a cheap tablet for first time tablet users or familiar tablet users.
Not much to say about it. It works just like it should in my 2003 Honda Pilot. Sound quality is great and installation was easy once I got the head unit out.
The description is wrong though, these are set screw not crimp. Set screw is better in my opinion because you can re-use these. They are half the price of the Rat Shack set screw version so a nice deal.
The camera is great! It is exactly like my old film Rebel so the learning curve wasn't that bad. I can still use all my same lenses and other accessories from my film camera. I got the high speed CF and the shooting speed is great. I think the screen could be a little bigger but its not too bad. The price is really good for all that you get. Anyone looking to go digital that is comfortable with their film Canon should buy this because the conversion is so effortless.
I get excellent colors and glare reduction with this filter in bright sunlit conditions on my nikon d700 with 24-70mm nikkor lens. I don't see any distortion with it either. So far, a quality product for a good price.
The Creative Labs "Xmod Wireless Music System" solved a long standing problem of how to get the music from a PC into the main family stereo, located in a different room some 20 feet away. Since running a physical line wasn't a good option, this device was a good (and fairly inexpensive) solution.The set up couldn't have been easier, as it is just plug and play. Besides the USB connection, you can also connect an audio source directly to the transmitter which allows other MP3 playes, keyboards, etc to play though to the receiver end.The sound quality is very good and there wasn't any unexpected distortion or drops.This is a great solution for transmitting your PC and regular audio around your house, without the need for additional wiring!Highly Recommended!CFH
Bought my Panasonic 32LX60 LCD on 11/1/06 from Amazon with free shipping and was impressed with the courtesy & efficiency of the private shipper that Amazon uses.Price was better than anyone else,including Costco and no tax.Considered the Toshiba and Sony, but Panasonic won in a side by side comparison at Costco and was cheaper than both.I set it up with free but inexpensive component cables supplied by comcast along with an HD cable box.All visitors agree that it is the best HD they've seen.I guess the 3000 to 1 contrast ratio does the trick! No need for a HDMI cable.
While the Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 is a pretty good webcam from an image quality perspective, the design is nothing short of horrible. The cam itself is an orb which sits on top of a cheap plastic stand. The cam is fixed to the stand by a thin plastic tube, which is used to rotate and adjust the camera. The problem is the tube constantly pops out when rotating the camera, making it a frustrating chore to do any kind of positioning. Overtime the hole in the base becomes stripped and the plastic tube may break. It's just plan bad.Outside of the design, the image quality is pretty good. Nothing that cannot be found in cameras for half the price from Creative. The built in USB microphone is also a plus.Overall it's not a good camera for the price and the cheap design ensures it will not last long. Avoid it.
As I've already stated, I'm not an audiophile, but I do have a good ear for what sounds right. I bought this because at the time I picked up a new to me technics sl-1600mk2 turntable, my current receiver didn't have a phono in. I was a little worried, how good could it sound? Well, this, in combination with the shure m97xe cartridge sound absolutely unbelievable. I had never believed that vinyl sounds better than cd until I heard this. It sounds so good, that even when I upgraded my receiver (now a pioneer elite sc-07), which has a phono in, I still use this preamp, and use a different input. the music is warm, has great highs and lows, to my ears. If I close my eyes, it sounds like bob marley is sitting in my living room, singing to me.Nice.
This item was well made as one would expect. Performed well. Used to connect ethernet switch box to computer modem. This in turn connected my computer and several online entertainment consoles. Did the job.
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.
Overall, I've been really happy with our Kill-a-Watts...when they've worked. The amp rating is a joke, however. We had a friend with unfortunate circumstances living with us and he insisted on paying us for the electricity he used. After setting up a camper in the backyard and stringing two extension cords to it, we installed a Kill-a-Watt on each (inside the house) to track the usage.One cord powered a laptop and some lights and the KaW on it did just fine. The other cord powered a 1500 watt heater and we lost three KaW's before giving up. 1500Watts / 120VAC = 12.5 Amps (well below the rating of 15). I would suggest loading these with no more than 10 amps if you want them to last.Comparing to other measuring methods, known appliance ratings, and the increase in our electric bill yielded a range of less than 5%. SO, when they work they're accurate, but just not quite up to their rating.
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
Well I don't agree with B.R. When I first got my OT I plugged in some old batteries, hooked up my MP3 player and got going. I plan to use the unit while camping, since it is so small to pack, and I wanted to test it the way I plan to use it. The sound was great, and plently loud for how I camp. I'm not planning on throwing a wild party, so I was pleased with it's sound and power while running off 4 'AAA' batteries (not even fresh batteries).So, satisfied at this point I unpacked the ac adapter and plugged the unit in to the wall. I opened iTunes on my laptop, and hooked the OT up to it. The sound was great! I placed the unit on a nice wood end-table, and it gets a great bass reverberation off it that makes it's 100Hz low end frequency plenty for my needs. The 20,000Hz high end frequency sounds great as well, very crisp and clean highs that don't distort even with the unit, the laptop and iTunes itself all cranked to about 95% of max volume. What's more, the iTunes equalizer sounds great with different moods/songs. I couldn't get the unit to distort with volume, although crappy mp3 sampling rates can make for poor listening. This unit can be very loud in a medium size room; my living room is about 12 ' x 20', and I'm sure my downstairs neighbors can probably hear it when it's cranked. Of course I'm not talking about full speaker size loud, but you know what I mean.I highly recommend this unit. I'm looking forward to bringing this unit camping this year. Note that it is not light however! This is a solid unit, and I'm sure that's what contributes to the great sound. The weight is listed as 1.1 pounds (0.5kg), so if you are a backpacker you may need to consider this, but fwiw I would consider this a required item anyway :)P.
I've finally found a camcorder that I really enjoy using and best of all I don't have to buy additional media i.e. MiniDV Tapes, DVD's. IMO, I believe that flash memory for digital cameras killed off most film needs for the average consumer and I think that Hard Drives will do the same for camcorders.The DCR-SR100 is much better than my previously owned HDD camcorder, the DCR-SR60. The increased imager size really helps out in the low light conditions. The camcorder is similar in size to the SR60 and both are very light and easy to handle. The SR100 has a built in flash and much better resolution for stills than the SR60. The SR100 also has the upgraded Zeiss T* lens which has a special coating for increased light diffusion performance. One big difference is that the SR100 has a viewfinder and the SR40, SR60 and SR80 do not, this can prove invaluable in very bright, daylight situtions. The picture quality is great in the day and very good in the low light conditions.This Camcorder is really marketed for the ease-of-use consumer, much of what I am. Many people complain about the camcorder's heavily relied upon touchscreen and menu interface. For me, its not a big deal; I set everything up and then use it as a point-and-shoot camcorder.Zoom is adequate for this camera 10x optical and 120x digital, never liked digital zoom as it always looked grainy and seems useless to me.I'm not too hot on Sony's proprietary "Active Interface Shoe" that only accepts Sony attachments i.e. camcorder lights, microphones, etc. It appears that this is Sony's business strategy for everything they do i.e. memory sticks, Beta, Minidisc, etc. I have Sony's wireless bluetooth attachment and it works without any problems.The software included is very easy to use but appears limited in it editing capabilities. I burn directly onto the VRD-MC3 without any problems.One issue for people who live or visit places located at exremely high altitudes is that the hard drive can fail if the air density gets too low. There is a little disclaimer in the manual of this. My understanding is that because the hard drive requires air pressure to work correctly that at very high altitudes, the air pressure falls and hard drive implodes. Several mountain climbers, skiiers, snowboarders and pilots (of small non-pressurized cabins) can tell you that their hard drive based mp3 players have failed for these reasons.Hope this helps
Wide sweet spot. Many settings to fiddle with. Hearing fluctuates, having said that I have learned them. Content. Any monitor can be 'good' so long as you learn it. Limitations and boosts as well as her favorite color(s). Before I explore this horrible metaphor any further, I would like to just say... Spend time listening to her and getting to know her faint subtleties (not to mention as I mention it beyond this word, would be that of the 'sweet spot' and would take better refrain than I could pretend to bulge. So it bulges...) Only then will she bloom with the heavenly boom of all that is infinitely holy in sound clarity. Now your source material is a whole different matter. Crap sounds remarkably... still like crap. No matter the reference monitor. Stop reading and go listen to something. Ha! Take that all you book hawkers! Telling me to go read some unnamed book
Was working fine but base of cord started to come out of base of plug and screen turns blue constantly! I guess you get what you pay for. Probably worth spending a few extra dollars on a better quality item.
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.
I have owned this mouse for over 5 years now and love it. I've never had a better mouse no matter how expensive. This mouse is worth every penny.
My first review of this TV was a bit hasty. Not only did I not know what I was doing, I didn't know What I was talking about. NBC and CBS broadcast in 1080i and ABC in 720p. Fox has never been HDTV, with their resolution topping out at 480p. This TV works best when switched into Progressive mode (Wether on the Set Top Box or DVD player). I love it now, that I fixed the interleced problem.
So I just got the SD card and saw that instead of the 20 MB/s Class 6 reported on the comments mine is actually 30 MB/s Class 6.
My big hesitation with getting in iPod was the fact that I really couldn't use it in the car. But this little gadget has made all my time in the car so much easier! I can now listen to what I want, when I want it -- music, books for the kids, etc. -- without earbuds! The only problem I've had with reception so far was in an area with a lot of power lines.
I bought this printer a few days ago from Stap**s for under $80 & so far, I'm happy with it. I have it plugged into my wireless router & now I am able to print from my laptop wirelessly. I must admit that it took me more than an hour to get it connected to my network-probably my fault-, but I also don't think the manual was very helpful. Anyway, I used an IP address it's all set.The printer has a solid enough feel & a small footprint. I haven't encountered any major paper curling or noise issue with it. The ends of the paper might have a slight curl, but as you lay it out, then it straightens out-no problem. I also have not had the lights flicker during use-it doesn't even seem to draw that much electricity.I have it set to 'toner saver' & the print still looks sharp & clear. I have not yet tried to print envelopes so I can't speak to that. I like the fact that it goes to sleep when not in use & responds quickly when a job is sent to it. I also like that I can load the printer up with a lot of paper & forget it. Amazon carries the replacement toner @ the lowest price that I've seen so far. I am looking forward to saving $$ as compared to buying inkjet cartridges that are not cost effective.I am sure there are other features that I have not yet explored, but this printer really suits my needs at present. It is inexpensive, efficient, quiet, and best of all, I can print from anywhere in my house without being tethered to it by cables.
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.
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 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.
First and only one I ever had, awesome little machine, regged with great sound minimal skip.
The computer is really nice. It's fast, has the latest and greatest dual core processor, very quiet, great value for the price. The only problem I ran into is when I tried to connect a 24" LCD monitor (a decent choice for a multimedia center), I realized the computer doesn't have DVI. So make sure the video card is up to your expectations.
I bought this for my newborn's room, used only a few times, lasted less than a month. Called Coby, customer service rep was very rude!! Called back to speak w/a manager, was on hold for over 15 minutes so I hung up!! Will never buy their products!!
Great speakers for the price. Clear highs and mid-range. Better base response than I expected. May not need separate woofer. Looks good. Well made. Buy 'em.
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.
Who DIDN'T buy this monitor when it went on sale for doorbuster deal at various retail outlets? I went to Staples to buy a (...)Vtech phone and walked out with this. I was standing around the floor display for these monitors, they had maybe 20 out with about an hour to go in the sale and I told myself, I am not going to let that pile go down to the last five before I grab one, and people were walking up maybe one every 5 minutes grabbing them. It's not really (...)however because they get to charge you the sales tax on the full price, pre-rebate. So it's more like $210. Coulda driven to New Hampshire to avoid the tax, but who wants to do that on a snowy Friday.As for the monitor itself, I experienced the same fuzzy text problems aluded to, but I have no idea what I did, but it resolved on its own.You still can't quibble on the price, because first, you saved a lot of money no matter what, and second, when you buy the next computer, you don't have to buy a new monitor. I'm putting my 15-inch LCD on the shelf and will sell it with the old computer when I upgrade and continue to use this Samsung monitor.
This is my first Harmony remote, so I don't know how it compares with its more expensive siblings, but this is hands down the best remote control I've had. The nice price drop I got ($50) is nice too. Nothing is perfect though, so here are some plusses and minuses.+ This remote has a strong signal, I can use it at longer distances and sharper angles than my original remotes+ The setup is very easy, anyone can do it in just a few minutes+ The "activities" organization of the remote is great. Members of my family had a difficult time with other remotes that had the feature because they still required lots of button pushing, but were able to use this one easily right away+ The remote is highly configurable from the computer incuding learning new functions and reassignig functions between just about any key you choose- For some reason the remote wants to turn your TV to "tuner" input as the first step whenever it turns on your tv. It then sets the correct channel, but you're forced to listen to static for a few seconds every time. This is not configurable- Not very ergonomic as you can see, this is compounded by somewhat awkward placement of the buttons.- Some buttons, like the ring in the middle and the vol and channel buttons around it look great but feel a bit flimsy, an abvious aesthetics over functionality choice, but I am worried how long they will last.After this remote wears out (hopefully not soon), I definitely plan to stay with the Harmony brand, maybe I'll check out the more expensive ergonomic models.
ALL laptop locks can be easily circumvented by professional thieves. And ALL laptop locks provide good to excellent protection against opportunist NON-professional thieves. This lock is one of the fairly good ones. And - for the price - unbeatable.
This is my first digital camera and it is great for what I need it to do. It takes good, high quality photographs. Though, if you are more of a professional photographer, or want to take pictures of your kids playing, or running pets, etc, then this might not be for you. It's good for landscapes, and portraits. For me, it's a great camera.
Apple knows how to make great products and then how to market them, too. Isn't it amazing that so many companies and industries flourished after the launch of iPod family of mp3 players? Companies making interface, software and then those making accessories for iPod, all had their share of the business.I think Griffin Technologies did a good job by coming up with some neat little products to go with iPod. I regularly use iTrip for my iPod mini. I am glad I purchased it. What attracted me most was its size and the fact that I don't need to connect any power adapter or anything in order to use it. iTrip FM Transmitter uses iPod's power to power itself. Its very tiny sits on top of your iPod thereby reducing the clutter of wires, adapters etc while you are driving. I thought this was very practical if you want to use it in a car. All it does is stores iTrip stations as files on your iPod. Each station belongs to one frequency, say, 100.1, 87.9 etc. You have to find a free FM station in your area. Free FM Station is nothing but free FM frequency with nothing being broadcast on it. iTrip's help also provides you a free link where you can get a software to find free stations in your area. For the first time you have to train your iPod to use this particular station. This procedure is fairly easy. That's it, next you just play iPod in your car with iTrip connected. If you FM radio is tuned to the programmed station, the iPod songs are played on FM Radio. There are few points to note down here-You must keep iPod volume to min 75% of its max in order to get good response. This is true for all FM Transmitters out there.-iTrip does eat up iPod's battery much quicker than if you were playing the iPod withoug iTrip. So if you want to use it in a car, a charger will come in handy. Some people prefer having both fm transmitter and charger in one unit. In that case you may not be interested in this product.-Remember I said iTrip adds all stations as files on your iPod. Now when you create your playlists or play songs at random, of course these files which are small station identifiers get also selected in your playlists. You can avoid them being selected by creating a playslist"All Songs but iTrip" using iTune's smart playlist generator. Basically make sure you exclude songs belonging to "iTrip" album and you are all set. This is not really an issue.Overall iTrip's size, simplicity is what I liked the best. I would like to mention one minor quirk in this product though. Once I train my iPod to use particular FM station, I noticed after some time I have to retrain my iPod to point to that station. This happens once in two months or so but its some kind of a bug and it should not happen. I don't know if the bug is in iTrip or the way iPod uses or points to FM station in iTrip. I am actually giving it 4 stars for this particular reason.
This 42" LCD HD TV seems to be a great product, although I really cant tell about the picture clearity right now as I dont have HD, just digital satalite. But is easy to operate, looks great and has a bright picture.
Had a chance to go through a Zune software install with a friend. OOOOOOOPS, he was running Vista. ZUNE IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VISTA. Do not buy a Zune if you are running the Vista beta unless you have another PC or you must reinstall XP.He had another PC with XP and loaded the Zune software on it. Install went OK after a couple of crashes, it appeared as if it had something to do with being a Guest. (Microsoft really should rethink the goofy pictures and Social references used in the install process.)He moved some of his music over from the Vista machine to XP machine. OOOOOOPS, ZUNE ISN'T COMPATIBLE WITH MUSIC HE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED THROUGH MICROSOFT PLAYSFORSURE FOR HIS HIS DELL DJ (That was a showstopper for him).As far as the Zune player. MP3's he had ripped at 160mhz sounded fine. The volume control is not very linear though, tough to adjust it to the exact volume you want. The larger screen is nice but not as crisp as the iPod. They are the same resolution so that makes sense. The unit is a bit clunky compared to the iPod but overall it felt pretty sturdy. The software on the unit is nice. Easy to search and album art fills the screen.FWIW - He is returning this Zune and will wait for Zune 2.
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.
This cover arrived in a timely fashion but it was constructed backwards and upside down. Ok of you don't mind having the embossed label on the front and the clasp on the back.
I had a creative labs muvo and it lasted about 6 months and was constantly reloading it, I also hated the fact that with the muvo you had to use its own special software, Not this one, Just copy the songs to the music directory and go, Had this one for about 3 months so far and very happy with it.
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.
The audio on this is ridiculous, it totally shakes my house, however...every once and a while, the picture goes blank on me, I don't know if my player is dirty or what, but it ticks me off, and worries me, because I bought it off of Amazon, but worse comes to worse it still makes a awesome receiver to use for my sound (hooked the blue ray through it already!) This plus blue ray is incredible!
The loud blue strip down the middle is definitely more understanding in real life than in the photo. Works very well, just be careful to fold the material over the edges of the MacBook Pro before you zip it up. Fits perfectly.
I bought this for my wife for Christmas, and she loves it! It has a great library of shopping items, and has always recognized what is recorded. It then prints the shopping list according to category, so that we are not wandering all over the store to fill the list. A real time saver. On the down side, it appears that the instruction sheet that comes with the unit has not been updated for the current model, and I had to send an email to technical support about what I thought was a problem. It turned out that what the unit was doing was normal, but it was not listed in the manual anywhere. Overall, this is a great time saver, a good tool, and lots of fun to use!
This is a great camera but be aware of the prices in marketplace that seem too low. They are. These people are just trying to scam you. DO NOT wire them money.
While the product itself is fine, the advertising for this item is completely UNPROFESSIONAL and NOT upfront!!! You dont even know what it is that you are paying for!I normally buy this product from Kodak directly and there, they TELL you and you SEE what you are getting....What I mean is, you normally get to chose which kit you want, 25 page kit, 50 page kit, glossy, matt, etc. The norm is the 50 pg kit. That is what I assumed I was purchasing because Amazon's and Adorama Camera's ads do NOT state how many pages are included w/ your kit. I was very upset to know that I paid this amount for a 25 page kit. IT IS VERY MISLEADING AND NOT HONEST at all in my opinion. It simply states the following:Product FeaturesUnsurpassed photographic quality printsMatte and gloss finishesDurable, water-resistant printsLong-lasting, fade-resistant outputTotally dry... no waiting, no post-laminatingTechnical DetailsModel: 8172041Item Package Quantity: 1Hardware Platform: PC
I have a honda accord 2k2 model. It just has a cassette adapter and CD player. This one works perfectly with my cassette player... To prevent the jarring sound, keep your volume within 50% in your iPhone or iPod and use it...
I opted for the Zune 30 over the Zune 80 because I'm hard on my toys and I needed something that will tolerate me occaisionally dropping it or tossing it into my purse that doubles as a briefcase and general catchall. So far, so good. I've been learning on the fly because I refuse to read a manual and I haven't gotten stuck yet. It seems as simple as anything else I've tried - truly plug and play with the basics. I haven't gotten onto the Zune "Social", but if it's nearly as uncomplicated as the rest, it's more than worth the price. My only caution is it comes bare bones (no headphones, sync cables, etc.) so be prepared to shell out extra or seek out a bundle when purcasing. I found a sync cable that came with a car charger/wall charger which works out for my needs just fine for now.
I bought this gadget to use with my Nikon D40x, and now I use it with my D5100. Once I remember how to install it - seems like there's always enough time between uses that I kind of forget - it really helps make better flash-lit photos. It's really helpful with photos of people, but also it's just good for not blowing out details of anything in the shot.It cost very little, takes up almost no room in a bag, weighs just about nothing, and takes the edge off my usual dread to use the pop-up flash on my DSLRs.
Because of the price point we were worried it might not be the headset we needed for our Cisco 7940 phones, but when we got them they fit perfect.
The fliter arrived much earlier than expected, and was of high quality. I'm pleased.
I had high hopes to replace my old computer being used as a "file server" with this device. It is unreliable, clunky to set up and keep up. It needs to be hard booted almost daily to get it to work.When the Linksys Storage Link is working- the speed is great, transferring MP3s, Videos and large files with better speeds then the computer.Overall - the Linksys Storage Link is not wroth buying. Maybe- just maybe they will have a firmware update in the future that will make the re-boots un-needed and the whole device useful. Until then - I am keeping my files on the computer, and this device on the shelf.
I bought this item to replace the original charger that came with my Olympus C-765 camera. I always left an extra battery charging in the charger 24 hours a day, so that's probably why it quit working after about three years. This new item is an exact duplicate of the original. This time, I only leave the charger on long enough to charge the battery and then I turn it off. The charger is small, light-weight, durable, and there are three features about it that I really like. First, I can use it here in the USA or with a wall plug adapter, I can use it in Europe. Secondly, the AC cord can be unplugged from the unit itself. That means you can plug the cord in the wall, have it come up through a desk or from behind a table, leave the cord plugged in and then just plug the cord into the charger. Finally, a small light on the front of the charger comes on red to indicate that the battery is charging and changes to green when the charge is complete. It never seems to take more than about an hour to charge a completely used up battery.Olympus LI-10C/12C Battery Charger (Charges LI-10B & LI-12B Battery) for Select Stylus and C series Digital Cameras
I was interested in ML-1430 first since there were many reviews I could find, and they were fairly good. Especially the price was attractive; sub $... after rebate.This ML-1710 replaces ML01430. I was a bit hesitant to buy this one at first since I could not find any decent review due to the fact this one just came out to on the market. I looked at the demo page printed at the local store, and decided to give it a try.First of all, it is lightening FAST. I haven't try to verify the advertised 17ppm, but I bet it would. The first few pages I printed out came out so fast, I thought it was just spitting out the pages without prints.It takes about 25 seconds to get warmed up either from turning it on, or from power-save mode, which I think pretty fair even though it is little longer than most ink-jets.The print quality is pretty good. The characters are a little thinner than ink-jets due to the fact that it is a laser, and the finer the letters, the bettwer it gets. I really don't see anything different from the big old laser printers at work which costs at least few thousand bucks.Overall, I have to say this is really a great bargain even though I just had it for few days.
I really enjoyed doing business with you. My item was sent in a timely manner and it was shipped as described. Thank You I will be looking forward to doing business with again.
As correctly described in another review, this is 2x128M (together 256Mb) memory stick. You have a little jumper on the back to switch between the banks.For reference, there is no such thing as 256 Mb memory stick, that's a limitation of memory stick technology. To overcome this limitation, Sony came up with the Memory Stick Pro standard, which can be 256 Mb, 512 Mb, and even 1Gb+, but Memory Stick Pro is not compatible with many older devices.So if you camera takes Memory Stick, this is an absolutely best value you can find. I have 256 Mb memory stick from Lexar and very happy about it -- actually I came here to buy another one.
I think to apply all screen protectors, you must need to be patience. This protector works well for me and the quality is good. Especially the function of "reusable", it makes more valuable. Thanks
Ive seen some reviews on this and its all on the recording and tuner. I havent tried recording yet but the Tuner makes my analog Cable excellent even with just the Tv turned on and not the dvd recorder. However my problem is with playing DVDs. None of mine play. It says cant read disc. These are computer made as well as store bought. Any one have this problem and is there something I missed I need to hit. Honestly my 40 buck dvd players play everything no problem. Why do higher end ones always have problems playing all types of dvds? Thanks
Mine did: three times. They lost it for weeks. For the 6 months I have owned it, I have had it for about two. Panasonic dragged its feet until I had my attorney call them.
Maybe this keyboard just isnt for me. But the keys are sort of sticky because of the way it is shaped and the placement of your hands. I've been typing on it for a month now and I really would rather have a regular key board. Bottom Line it sticks and it is uncomfortable.
This device is obsolete. It was fine for 2Gb SD cards but it does not support the increasingly popular SDHC format (Secure Digital 4Gb and up).Scrap it!
After reviewing the material and setup for the MediaLounge installation was straight forward and went without a hitch. Wireless connection into my network was accomplished easily. When hooking up a USB drive with media on it the device handled it perfectly and played fine with some jerkyness.After installing the media server software on my PC (Vista 64) It found some of the media and then stopped playing or finding the content. I installed the media server on a Windows XP machine. The MediaLounge would find the server and connect but say that there is no content available. After reinstalling several times I keep getting the same result.I have tried to contact D-Link tech support several times and never get a reply from them. You fill out the form on their page and they are supposed to get back with you. Their complete and utter lack of technical support makes this device not worth buying. I have had other media devices that work as advertised. This D-Link is not worth the money. D-Links lack of technical help would negate me from buying any other D-Link product.Buyer Beware!!
I purchased this receiver for use in my woodshop, which is in a basement. It is able to tune into radio stations with fairly weak signals as well as clearly driving a CD player, tape deck, and iPod. Programming the radio presets is quick and easy. The remote works for approximately 10 feet. Additionally, the rear of the unit is clearly marked so "set-up" was simple. Thank you Onkyo.
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.
It does all I needed it to do. I have a Technics SL-1350 turntable it took less than 5 mins to set up and go, to my amp reciever. The sound quality seems very good to me,my vinyl is not prestine anyway. I do have some LP's that are prestine and can detect no background noise with them.
Ordered white speakers they shipped black. Order clearly stated white on the product description.Box also was marked as black speakers
I have this radio and it is great but Amazon charges way too much for it. It is currently &quot;on Sale&quot; at Amazon for $160 which is no cheaper than when it isn't on sale. In fact Amazon has sold it previously for $140 to $149. Go to my.sony.com and register for free for their rewards program and you can get the radio for $135 plus tax with free shipping. Wait about a month after you join and they will send you a coupon for $10 off. I got it this way for $125 plus tax and with free shipping. It is a great radio and a real bargain at $125. Why pay $160?
Have had massive problems with two of these readers that I bought for work. One of them repeatedly disappears from my computer after I read and remove a card, and I have to reboot to bring it back. The other has somehow corrupted two Smartmedia cards and made them unusable. Zio supposedly has a firmware upgrade but so far has not actually sent it, nor is it available on their website, not to mention they said you can only install it with a Win98 system... Avoid this product, by all means.
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.
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.
Pelican makes incredibly high quality cases. Nothing but the best and this case is no exception. However the picture with the item makes it appear slightly larger than it actually is. I knew what I was getting by checking the dimensions but I could see how someone could be easily confused. I use this to store my Tascam DR-07 Digital Audio Recorder for my video jobs and it works flawlessly. I absolutely love the diced foam so much! It's so much easier and professional looking than a razor blade or hot knife. A++ Product!
Approximately 1 year after purchasing my Samsung set, it began to randomly turn itself off, then back on again. The problem progressively got worse, until one day it went completely out. I took it to my local Samsung repair shop. After 2 attempts they were able to temporarily fix it. The set worked for about 1 month, then started the old problem again. I can usually watch about 1 hour worth of TV before it starts turning its on and off. It will eventually develop an 8 sec off/on pattern which makes watching anything on it impossible. Of course my warranty had expired when the trouble started. So now I will have to haul this very heavy set back to the repair shop, where they will likely put a band-aid on the problem, because I don't think anyone really knows how to fix it.
Great product. Not fancy, it just works. Easy to install and understand. I had it up and running in 10 minutes. Don't forget to purchase as many cables as you need. I found generic 6 ft ones for less $10.00 each.
My husband asked me to get this for him as he loves to sit on the porch and listen to his CDs. HGe is very happy with this item.
I made the mistake of getting the iPod nano. Two words: shrill sound.The T10 has superb sound; and best of all, excellent bass! All the iRiver products have great bass, for that metter.Try to find one person complain about the sound for iRiver. Isn't great sound the main reason for buying these things anyway?
Did I say it was very comfortable?? :)I bought this mouse about 6months ago and I didn't have to replace the battery yet!!! Amazing! and i use it 5 to 6 hours a day! I suffered from carpal tunnel syndrom and my doctor recommended I buy this Microsoft mouse. Since i started using this mouse, i don't feel any discomfort from using my computer. And because it was designed by Microsoft, i had no compatability issues with my computer.
I love this cd holder because it holds everything in place. It's very sturdy and well made out of good material. I love how it has the pocket on the inside of it; so you can put extra stuff in there as well. It'll also keep your your disc's well organized with the different section protective sleeves. Plus it's a amazing price for this item.
The charger worked perfectly for my camera - Nikon Coolpix S10. It was also delivered on time, so I'm happy with the service
It is small sized with ergonomic shape that makes it easy to handle. The thing that most liked me is the fact that it only comes with AA batteries; most of the products being offered in the market support different types of batteries, leaving less room for the one you are using more frequently. Good product for the price.
I can hear callers! They can hear me! Even in my noisy, vibrating, howling semi I can hear and be heard. Clarity is outstanding. This is the eighth headset I have tried over the last six years and it is a keeper! Filter on mouthpiece works. No interfering ambient audio to frustrate people listening to me. For less than 9 dollars. Hard to believe! No other wired headset I tried comes close to this Panasonic. No echoing or static! Volume control on cell is on medium and I can hear perfectly, and I can be heard perfectly. Only nine dollars. Amazing!!!
Excellent rechargeable unit. Sony realiability and ease of use makes this a great product. We charged our batteries only ONCE and for our digital camera, and have not had to do so again in over a MONTH! YESSSS!!!!
First, it's a fifteen-cent piece of plastic that is way, way overpriced. Secondly, it doesn't work. It falls right off. Never mind arguing about a somewhat loose fit vs. a tight fit. This just DOESN'T fit, period. You put it on; it falls right off immediately. Pathetic, and even if it actually did fit and stayed on the end of the filter, it would still be one of those egregious price-gouging rip-offs that are all too prevalent in photography equipment.
Didn't have any issues with these, however don't expect a lot. You're buying very inexpensive paper CD/DVD sleeves with a thin plastic window in the front. If you need a lot of CD sleeves these will work fine.
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?
this item is great (after hours of setup and debugging) untill i either sat on, or steped on it shattering the lcd. but i liked it so well i did not hesitate ordering another.
I love the look of the Dale Jr. scanner and headset. I hate the scanner itself. I took the scanner to the Bristol Race last weekend. I could not pick up the local race frequency. I could only tune in to a few drivers. Most of all, general reception was horrible. This item should have never been sponsored by NASCAR or their drivers. You can get a great scanner, with great reception at radioshack for $99.99. NASCAR should have just sold the headsets, without the scanner.
Good quality and long cable. I'm happy about the item. I've used this item for a tv wall unit . Works perfect .
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).
This unit can be mounted in a number of ways, not like the old design.Though, you do need the clearest line of sight between the two unitsfor the best picture. I am well pleased with this unit and the price was right.
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.
Only produces left channel/mono sound, not stereo. Not sure whether it is the result of the cheap construction, as evidenced by the fact that a standard 3.5mm plug cannot be fully inserted and seems to go in at a slight angle rather than straight. Bottom line: Don't buy this product.
Be aware that this product is not as pictured, it is not a black display it is incandescent blue that is so bright it casts shadows. My husband can sleep through anything but this searchlight of a display bothered him. The big warning is that when I called about it they said others had complained about the misrepresentation in the photo on the web site and on the box (he volunteered that he had no idea where that pic came from since it was never an option) yet the company doesn't see it fit to change.Then the worst part is, after all the time on the phone etc with customer service the emailed return shipping info states that if you want to return it they want you to pay for shipping and insurance. That's a great biz practice isn't it, misrepresent and then lay it on the customer to pay because they actually believed the product was as pictured. A study in bad customer care; I've purchased other things from them before but you can be sure this is the last time. And you know what people, the quality of the materials on this is certainly not on par with the price. My advice, avoid - I should have picked another brand deal that I now have missed out on.
There were many misaligned pre-drilled holes. I had to disassemble and drill new holes. Unit is still mis-aligned; doors scrape the base. Shelves sag. Very flimsy. I have done woodworking for many years and this is one of the worst projects I have seen. Sorry I bought; if there was provision for zero stars, this cabinet would've qualified.
I purchased the SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Titanium for moving files: documents, pictures, music. I also wanted the U3 programs to manage and transport email. The thumbdrive is big enough to handle my files and very quick for upload and download. When I travel between appointments, computers, home and office my "necessaries" come with me.I have had no problem with the retractable USB. The groovy blue light indicates that we're connected. U3 programs (mozilla) work great.
I could use this gadget ... or I could read the manuals and transformers, so I could find or calculate the wattage of the many devices in my house. The Kill A Watt is fast and easy. I compared its read-outs with the manuals for two devices and confirmed the Kill A Watt's accuracy.My surprising find was my 16-year old powered subwoofer. It has no stand-by mode and consumes 11 watts all the time. It now has an in-line switch.
I don't know if it was just weak batteries, but when I tried to take 3 flash pics in succession, about 3 seconds apart, the third pic never had flash. And then I would have to turn off the flash then turn it on again.Oh well, it's not meant to be a rapid high performance flash. I like it. Wish it mounted a little higher though, but for the price and how it performs, it is good!I was wondering how the "swivel" worked. It is the flash bulb itself that can tilt up and be angled for bounce.
Cables were a bit thicker than what I'd expected for the price. They look more that solid for extending the short power chord for my big screen TV. They been plugged in for a few months now. I couldn't find them at Lowe's or Home Depot, but these are better than they look in the picture. Seller was fast with delivery.
I bought these speakers to attach to a new JVC receiver. I think that they are great. They don't sound like my Sansui SPX-6700 speakers that I have in my living room; but, I didn't expect them to.Sony always makes good products. These speakers lived up to my expectations. I would buy another set and recommend them to my family and friends.
I have been in the market for a TV shelf for a long time and upon finding this product, I knew my search had ended. I was also thinking about buying a 7-bedroom house on the seaside, but the value of this product eclipsed the house a thousandfold. I don't know what I would do without a potted plant sitting on top of my TV... Thank you so much, Sanus! A deluxe model for, say, 6 million, would really make my life complete.
Awesome headphones. The sound quality beats most of the more expensive headphones I have tried (up to 10 times more expensive). Of course these don't look nearly as cool as some other headphones I mentioned but you have to decide whether you prefer look over sound quality.
We own a Tivo series one and series two. The old series one still works better and easier than the cable box the cable company gave us. The cable box was free and we still prefer the old series one Tivo. We dont even have the cable box hooked up any more. It just complicated things. I have offered to get the wife a new Tivo, but she won't hear of it. She loves the old series one. I like the series two because is works so well with Amazon Instant in downloading movies. Tivo is the best thing to happen to TV since color. I guess that shows my age.
This was a great charger, came with 2300 mAh batteries. Went to Vietnam and after almost a week of using the batteries(over 600 pic), I decided to take a chance and recharge. It did it great, but the charger no longer works. Batteries charged fine in the U.S. using a friends charger. But the unit is no longer any good. Maybe not so worldwide OR couldn't take the travel.
Bought it on a Friday night. Spent 3 hours Saturday and 3 hours on Sunday trying to get everything to work. It took 3 tech people and an hour on hold for them to confirm that there were no upgrades to the software to support M4A files. Not that it's just grabbing files from itunes, but when I just rip a regular CD, it also stores as an M4A file. So, my music was useless on the machine.So, now I'm just left with viewing my photos. That's ok. I can deal with that. However, the help for getting a connection to your wireless networks (both the on line help and on the phone help, mind you) was useless. After 6 hours of getting "No server found", I packed it in and returned the item.
I needed a stand for my Mac that would make my keyboard easier to reach and bring my monitor closer to me and this works flawlessly. I also love the look of this stand - it's pretty heavy and made from metal. Just what I was looking for!
I did a bit of research on cooling bases for my Mac Book Pro and ended up with this one. seemed like the right fit for my needs. The 4 port hub, external powered fans, all seemed like a good plan. However, the fan power and hubs do not work consistently and didn't come with a power supply and should for this kind of money. I suspect I will have to go in a fix things up. I will first post a question to the manufacturer, but do not expect much. In general I like the product, just poor quality control on the electronics.
I have loved my slik tripod since I bought it in 1987. I recently bought a Canon eos 1D markIII and a heavy lens, My old head(pistol grip) just couldnt hold the weight. This is a very good option to replacing the entire tripodFast shipment & easy to deal with. I would buy from them again!
This Garmin is great. It is easy to use, and gives clear directions. I use other languages to guide me around, and the only downside is that street names are not used in that mode.Design is small enough, but easy to read and operate.I noticed that the maps are not updated frequently enough with new streets.
This is my first HD TV, so I learned a lot along my way to making this purchase. I wanted to wait to buy a HD TV until all the shows are broadcast in HD, but my TV finally broke down after 20 years and it was new TV time. Over all it's a great TV. The remote is rather poor over all, and that's surprising sine Panasonic is a good company, but I rarely use it in favor of my cable box remote, so it's a minor annoyance. But the worst thing I will tell you is that the TV hums. I only notice it late at night if I am keeping the volume low. So if you will be using it at normal volume, I don't think about it. But if you keep the volume low, you can't miss it. And it's a little annoying. Also, this may be due to the cable box, but sometimes when you change channels or turn on the TV, there is a pause for a few seconds. Sometimes during this pause you see a odd series of blocks like a giant audio tuner. Again, these are over all small complaints. The HD images are really impressive. I look forward to the future when more channels will be offered in HD.
This camera is a great buy, I love it!!! It's easy to use and the picture quality is awesome.
Received in a timely manner and got us back on line. Fit perfect, why so hard to find! Not everyone buys new technology all the time.
This line switch is junk only had it a year and it is not compatible with caller id and absoutly no phone or emauil support from the manufacture. now it crackles when i talk on the phone and if i tap it it goes away SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY ANOTHER BRAND THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT 1 STAR IS BECAUSE I HAD TO
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.
I replaced my Belkin pre-N with this router, it was easy to set up and throughput is terrific. BUT the wireless range is terrible! With my Belkin pre-n I could go to the end of my driveway, which is over 300' before I lost signal, in my house I always had full bars. When I replaced it with the dlink I could not get a signal in the far end of my house where the bedroom is, plus my iphone could not connect even on the deck! I resolved the issue by installing my old Belkin pre-n as a access point and now I have the best of both, good throughput with the dlink and great wireless with the Belkin!! Now only if I had both in one unit......
There was no indication that this product would not work with Vista. I wanted to use it to send audio to my BT headset or to my BT receiver connected to my stereo. I'm sure it works great with some other operating systems. Jabra Tech Support said to keep checking their web site for an update. After 3 months, there is still no sign of a Vista driver, even though many other products have been upgraded to support Vista.
Once formated this product is doing exactly what I needed - a back up for my computer. Installation could not have been easier. Instructions for doing a computer back up were confusing to me, but I'm not a rocket scientist when it comes to computers. Re-formating the "My Book" solved the problem and I am now very pleased with it and would definitely recommend it.
So save a couple bucks but be forced to buy into a pathetic music service. How deceitful that is.Save money by buying a reconditioned nano on Apple's web site, then use free iTunes and only iTunes. The player is great but don't buy it here.
I received the device quite fast, now I am hard using it and had no problems. I expected that bluetooth was faster, but is good enough. Very good costXbenefit.
this little piece of hardware does it job very well. very convenient to have around the house, especially when there's a party.
I was looking for a battery charger on-line and stumbled across this very low cost model. The original model replacement cost was between about $25 to $40.00. This inexpensive model works for my needs and does a fine job of recharging the camera battery. It's simple, inexpensive and a great value for the money. I have experienced no problems using it (although I have not yet tried it in my car).I am very pleased at the value of this charger device and would recommend to to other value shoppers.
Build quality is very good considering the price. Subwoofer is adequate for small to medium size rooms. Satellites are plastic but have high quality woofers and tweeters. Included is a full set of brackets for wall mounting and some rather skinny wire sets which should be tossed and replaced with at least 16 gauge. Center channel is just a regular satellite but shielded. My subwoofer was mysteriously missing certain things on the back such as the polarity switch and auto on-off. Get one while you still can, its dirt cheap and so much better than a Bose Acoustimass system.
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!!!
I am a little disappointed in this product. Does a fair job but sometimes the maps aren't complete. Also the last trip I went on, I put in an address and it said I was at my distination when I was still 3 blocks away. The model I got is the New Edition, but the web site for support doesn't even list this one.???
I bought 200 of the Americopy 200 SLIM Clear CD Jewel Cases. They work but have very thin plastic which is expected for a SLIM CD Case. I have one that cracked for no know reason. Over all these are good.I think I am going to go to the Standard cases for the next few hundred CDs. The price is right and I got what I paid for. Over all with the Christmas rush and the free shipping througn Amazon.com it was a great deal.Amazon has been good to me this Christmas. My wife has also bought lots of stuff through them also!Tom H.
The cartridge arrived in a reasonable time.It was brand new in the factory packaging just like you would buy from the store.The expiration date was Aug 2012.I couldn't ask for anything more.
I stuffed this bag with 6 lens including shades and filters, external flashes, bodies and other goodies to take along on locations. It's it bit heavy when loaded but I'm sure it will protect the gear from both shock damage and the elements. Wish I would have had this case for a 2 week desert shoot that got sand and dust in everything. Engineered very well so it won't be falling apart under load.I have a 17" large screen laptop that I knew wouldn't fit in the pouch before I got it. But the laptop in it's own case and using it for portable office paperwork is an acceptable solution to being totally mobile.It's a keeper.....
My laptop is several years old and only has slow USB 1.1. I didn't want to spend the money on a new laptop, so I purchased this product. What a difference! Super fast! Do keep in mind that it requires POWERED (6-PIN) Firewire. I don't understand why some companies are putting those 4-pin ports on their computers. I highly recommend this product, especially for Macintosh owners!
The product arrived fast and in perfect conditions. I use it to charge my TomTom and my iphone at the same time and it works perfectly.
You don't save any money using the cheaper ink tanks, vs. the costlier cartridges, as the ink tanks run out extremely fast. It prints well, but I wouldn't buy it again. It goes out of alignment and needs cleaning too often.
It's a battery. I got a real Panasonic battery that appears to be brand new. Charged up fine and works great. I am always concerned buying batteries because sometimes you never know what you are going to get. This one is really and OEM!
I've had these headphones for a month now. I decided to buy them regardless of some bad reviews. These are radio signal receiving headphones, they recieve a signal from the base/charging unit. I have it plugged into my computer at work and they're excellent. The sound quality is good for just listening while you're working do not buy these if you're into hearing every detail. Sure, there's some radio static in the background but its nothing that will make you toss them across the room. Definetly worth the price!
Hey, this is a very good box. good price, good delivery. Amazon does it again.
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?
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 is by far the best value of battery and case combination I have come across. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to buy canons battery and case. Make sure you check compatibility.
I bought this blow dryer so I'd have to stop depending on hotels and people I stay with. I tried it out in my apartment and it is really great. Almost good enough to replace my actual blow dryer (which to be fair is about 3 years old).Very compact, perfect for travel.
It worked for 1 month, then turned dead with no sound, no lights.Called Coby, I was told that I need to pay shipping both ways.
This card was purchased as a replacement for failed 6-series card. Arrived within time and install was simple.
New revision (Aug 19, 2012)After a few years using this lens I can say that you get what you pay. It is not premium but performance is highly acceptable. 5 stars.If you are not a pro this lens will be a great acquisition and the VR is an outstanding feature, it really works. It is not in the super b lenses range but you can get sharp images and great contrast, the most important features are VR, light weight and price, do not forget the 1.5x factor, I mean finally you are going to have a 105-405 mm lens which is really an advantage when you are trying to capture wildlife. If your budget does not reach a 70-200 VR well this is a good option.
I bought this back in 2006 and still have it. The picture still ooks great and I've never had a single problem with it. It's only 720p so it lags behind the newer TVs a bit. But after owning this for so long, I'm not sure I'll ever buy anything besides a Panasonic plasma. Everyone's obsessed with LEDs, but they're nothing more than LCDs with a different backlight. Many of them do look great, but picture on plasmas still can't be matched.
It was time to move to wireless, and I thought I could get by on the cheap by purchasing a D-Link DI-624. Here is a company that even tried to make their router sound like Apple's AirPort Extreme by calling the D-Link an AirPlus Extreme! Nice try, but the D-Link is a piece of junk. I fiddled with configurations and settings for two days before I bit the bullet and did what I should have done in the first place--buy the real thing from Apple.Out of the box, plug it in, plug in the Ethernet cable from the satellite modem, and BAM! Instant signal at full strength in more places than the D-Link could dream of. And the D-Link had an expensive external antenna connected to get more range!Not only that, if you have even a tiny sense of design, the AirPort wins hands down. Smooth white plastic, with a shiny metal Apple logo and three tiny white lights to show status, not glaring LEDs that only annoy. It is about the size of a saucer and in fact looks like a flying saucer.When I had the D-Link installed on the wall, the 5 foot 3 inch cord from its power brick barely reached the unit from where I had to plug it in. With the Apple AirPort Extreme, I had the luxury of over 16 feet of power cord--I could hang it anywhere! The Apple unit also has a port to take an external antenna, a second LAN Ethernet port, and a USB port to plug in a printer that can be accessed wirelessly.A cool machine in every way. Don't bother to plug in the accompanying CD if you're using Mac OS X 10.4 as I am. Look through the manual though, and compare it to the literature that comes with the D-Link. Apple knows how to write and spell, in English anyway. D-Link had its manual done by Taiwanese writers who don't do writing English no good. Cheapos.
I bought this ipod in order to replace my mini and it has turned out to be a great investment. The design of the nano is by far the best design of mp3 players on the market. The nano is small and may appear fragile but truthfully is strong, durable and scratch resistant. This 8gb nano doesn't hold movies, but who watches movies on an ipod? Also it has the capacity to hold 2,000 songs with its flash memory which has been proven to last longer than a hard drive like on a video. I fully recommend this product.
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'm a network engineer. If you plan to use it to allow an incoming VPN, do not purchase this router until the firmware is upgraded from 1.01. It's currently Dec 2, 2006 and the firmware has not been upgraded since it's release in November 2006. Otherwise, the router is decent.From Alan Bryant, "Empirical evidence suggests that the GRE protocol is not properly handled internally to support the pass-through scenario. The connection can be made to port 1723 on a Windows server behind the firewall when passed through the Linksys, but without proper GRE handling, the VPN connection can't actually be established."I can confirm this to be true with my WRT54GR.
I like to take my z22 everywhere I go but being a guy it ends up in my pocket with my cell phone, keys, change, pencils.... ect. So I was constantly worried about the screen getting destroyed, but i also didnt want to get a bulky case that would make the z22 to big to fit in my pocket. Thats what makes this case perfect. It only adds a few mm to the size and weighs close to nothing. Unlike other cases I have seen the lid closes snugly against the top of the pda so you dont have to worry about a rouge pencil or key getting past the case and into the screen. It feels cheap by its self but once its on the pda it feels sturdy. It definetly give's peace of mind and for under $15 it was definetly worth it.Its not hard to open once you learn the trick to it. You press straight in on the latch and then lift up. Just lifting up will take alot of effort to open. I have it down now were I can open easily it with one hand, Pressing in with my thumb then flicking the lid open.To get the pda out there is a button cut out of the back, looks like a rectangle missing a side. You pull back the lip holding the bottom part of the pda in, and press the button up and it will pop out.
Me and a great buddy of mine went the same day to buy this item and both of our systems no longer worked after about 3 months, (actually my friend's system broke in 2mo) I will never purchase a KOSS product ever again.
Good product but still a tough design to carry while backpacking. Good for kayaking and storage use in that scenario.
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.
This item was advertised as portable, it is not. Don't even try to get satisfaction from company, you will get none.
Yes this case looks nice and it has nice quality. However the felt inside really rubs into your ipod and stains it. It leaves an ugly black smear streaked across it. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
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.
After dropping a almost new Nikon Coolpix camera in the water and finding out the warranty does not cover water damage, I decided on a camera with a waterproof case. This is not the most sofisticated camera and at best it is mediocre. However, I am an avid boater around water all the time. I found out I have to have a waterproof camera. This camera definately is waterproof when in its case. It works perfectly and takes OK digital photos. I recommend this camera for those who need a waterproof environment. The price is right compared with the cost of just cases for other digital cameras. Read the manual and leave the front slide open when it is in the waterproof case. It shuts off automatically and starts after the push of a back button. I do not regret buying this camera.
I knew some of the higher end Logitechs sounded very descent but I must say that I am blown away with the quality of these. The sound is outstanding when connected to my PC desktop through 5.1 analog and Mac laptop through digital optical. My only complaint was that it was a bit of a pain mounting the rears on my existing speaker mounts. They way they mount seems to be a very unique way and it seems companies like Sanus had to make special stands to work with these. Nevertheless, I was able to make my solution of mounting them on my stands and now they work fine. For the price you can't beat the sound for a PC surround sound system.
Great and easy to use, best thing that i did for my car that only gets driven once in a while.
I had to replace my old Sportster with the new Starmate unit. After reading reviews about bad reception with the wireless FM, I bought this. It works great! I would give it 5 stars but I never used my wireless unit, so i dont have anything to compare it with. But this does great!!
I have the Garmin Etrex Vista HCx and the auxillary mount adapter that came in the box integrated perfectly with this Garmin Rail Mount adapter (LARGE) being reviewed here. This rail mount adapter (large) allowed me to mount it on the handlebar of my mountain bike, which has a 31.9 mm diameter. In fact, if you have any modern mountain, then buy this rail mount adapter and NOT the one that Amazon suggests to bundle together with the etrex vista - specifically the Garmin eTrex Handlebar Mount Bracket, since the maximum handlebar size that this suggested mount can work with is a skinny 25.4mm handlebar. So, if you want to mount your GPS on your stout mountain bike handles, then buy the Garmin Rail Mount adapter (LARGE)Oh yeah - the fit is snug and solid and doesn't rattle around while you are riding the trail, path, or those mean streets.
Why didn't I try this before?About two years ago, I set up a Raid 1 array on my home desktop so that I could avoid losing data if I dropped a drive. It worked fine until I upgraded to an XFX motherboard which apparently doesn't support onboard RAID (of course the sales literature says it does). After messing around with the software-based XFX RAID for a few months, and having a couple near misses with my data - I gave up on that idea.That's when I found the DNS-323. Bought two brand new WD drives to put in it and it took about 15 minutes to set it up with RAID 1. Works great, so far - I backed up about 150gigs of files and photos onto it, and set up my printer on it, so I no longer have to move the usb cable between my laptop and desktop. I haven't tried any of the other features yet. Also I didn't use the included backup software - I just use the free syncback product.My only complaints are minor. First it's not obvious how to change the printer name on the device - I'm sure there's a way to do it, but the manual doesn't say anything about it. Second, the blue Led light is a bit annoying and bright. I'm sure they did that for marketing purposes, so folks can show off their equipment, but I'd prefer it to be less conspicuous.
Why I said that. well.Somebody used RioVolt Sp250 or others to compare. It can't be compare. TDK Mojo MP3 player was in the market since March, 2001. There was Nana (2000), Casio PZ 5000(Jan, 2001), Philips Exp103(2001), Sony D-cj01(2001) cd mp3 players. Rio Volt hadn't had a Cd mp3 player on market till fall 2001. The earliest one of RioVolt is SP100, SP90. Riovolt SP250 and SP50 I believe they were int the market after winter 2002. How could you compare the new technologies to olds? Why don't you compare 286, 386 computer to P4, AthlonXP.TDK Mojo, at that time was a almost perfect (was a winner) player. Nana, Casio, Exp103 don't have matrix LCD display (which is no title, artist, backlight) and only have around 100 seconds anti-shock. Compare to sony D-cj01, yeah, Sony has more batteries life, I admit, but it doesn't do fast forward and backward either.Therefore, that is not the idea to compare TDK Mojo to next or beyond generation players.my only complain is it eats batteries too fast.
It eats ink at the same rate as most every other printer. The only thing is long after the computer says I'm out of ink, it keeps going strong. It's not as fast as a laserjet is, but many people have asked me if it is a laser printer, becomes it is so ridiculously quick. Incredible price, incredible product.
I purchased this to use with my daughter's new laptop running 64-bit Vista Ultimate. Supposedly Microsoft's got some technique that will improve the computer's performance when booting the operating system and resuming from sleep and hibernation conditions, if you give it up to 4GB of fast flash memory. Well I did that and personally I detect no change in the performance on a brand new Dell XPS 1530 laptop. This is not a complaint about the Kingston SD memory. It works just fine in every application, MP3 player and camera. I just don't buy the Microsoft claim that their uber-boot technology is more than marketing noise. The device is a fine product.
It's now 2013 and I've had my Zune 30gb since launch- and it's still working like a champ on its original battery. While the hardware is long in the tooth by now, with both Zune and Apple products having been downsized and expanded in memory, the Zune display is still nice but the real plus has always been the software's flexibility. You and your content are not subject to the draconian ownership of an itunes leash.I can download content in torrents off Frostwire and it not only takes it with no problem but finds the album art and photos for the screensaver.Too bad it didn't make it but as they say, they will have to pry my Zune out of my cold dead hands!
I should have listened to the previous reviewer who said the iron was too hot - only one setting and my hair was frizzed for a week! Maybe if it had another setting, lower, it would have been all right. I had to return it immediately. Could NOT use it. My hair is fine, and a lot of it. Maybe with different textured hair, it would be OK.
Drivers on CD-ROM won't install, message saying that drivers are not for 64-bit system.The drivers on the Canon website won't even start downloading, message saying the source is invalid.I call the 2 toll free support numbers and I get a recording saying that this call is not valid for me area.At least it works with my other computer.No more Canon printers for me!!!
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.
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.
this is good router for speed and easy setup, But the range is not good compare with my old Belkin Pre-N. If you look for the range, i think Belkin is No. 1. All good..
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!!
Overall a powerful printer. Everything worked as advertised and it would be nice to have double sided printing.
The Eton E10 is by far and away the best radio I've ever owned. I have 2 other shortwave sets, an Elgin R1750, and a GE 29907A World Monitor. Both of these are excellent sets, but Eton has taken radio to another dimension. It is light years advanced over my other shortwave sets in signal pull, amenities, and weight. This truly is one you can pack with you on any kind of trip, and the luxurious travel case helps protect this little jewel.This unit has a solid feel about it. It includes a portable reel antenna, and has an antenna trimmer on the right hand side, which aids in getting the most signal possible. Make sure to read the manual because it has so many functions from sleep timers to digital programming of stations on sleep functions, that it does take awhile to get used to it. If you don't read the manual, you will never learn to enjoy all this radio has to offer.I've pulled in radio Havana, Radio Netherlands, World Harvest Radio, the BBC, with the greatest of ease. By using IF filter settings and Narrow/Wide Bandwith you can pull in distant stations as well. I'd give this radio 10 stars if I could, but for sure, it is the best shortwave portable in this price range. Great job Eton, on making a great radio!
I"m using one laptop with a Belkin Pre-N card, also a camera and a media player both running 802.11g all with WPA2 Security. I'm streaming video and audio all over the house (2400 square feet, one story) with absolutely no problems or complaints. It took me about an hour to read the directions and get the security settings to work with everything, since then I've just ignored it.
There is absolutely nothing in this product that is worth talking about. It is designed to make a fool part with his money. The quality of the pictures is very poor. Even the video conferencing wasn't smooth. This means the two uses of this product are not worth the money. The device drivers do have a bug that cause the system to hang when this application is on. I got my wisdom back after I returned this &quot;digital camera&quot;.
I recently purchased this product and I just can't set the voice recorder down. It has been so helpful to me these past few weeks in school. I recommend this product to anyone.
Despite the other post, these actually are intended to mount on a single gang outlet box cover. The manufacturer makes a very good metal cover pre-drilled for the mounting screws & a hole for the wire to pass through that is hidden when the bracket is mounted. I have 4 of these, 2 I bought elsewhere with the cover plates, I just went to the hardware store & got 2 metal cover plates for the other 2 then drilled them. There is a small metal piece that you mount to the wall or the cover plate & then the speaker & main part of the bracket slide down over the metal piece, this way you can mount the speakers to the bracket in a convenient place, then put them on the wall.
For the price, you just can't beat this headset. I have had mine for over a year now and I haven't had any problems at all. I use it for Skype.
I Located a DVD player far away from tv on wall. These worked great for that. I was concerned about video/audio due to lenght of cable but the signal is great.
I have used trackballs for many, many years & have never really come to appreciate a mouse; still don't. I have used trackballs from Logitech, Microsoft, and a few others I don't remember. I really like the features of this particular trackball (Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman) except in one regard; it expires quickly.The first one I purchased lasted several months and then died. I purchased a second one thinking that the first one was an anomaly; it lasted about a year or so & then recently bit the dust as well.Strangely enough, I still have the first Logitech trackball I ever purchased; it a little grumpy but it still works. Does Logitech continue to make a product that is a loser when it comes to life span. Don't know for sure but this is my experience. Would I recommend it to a friend or enemy. NO!The sad part of this narrative is that I love everything about the trackball except its length of life and seem unable to find another with the same features.
I've owned one of these for about a week now and I really like it.It is a no-compromise 17&quot; monitor. It is bright and crisp with great contrast. It has built in speakers that are a bit weak on the lower frequencies but very adequate for TV viewing. All of the controls are easy to get to on the front and it comes with a remote. Response time on the remote sometimes seems a bit slower than I would expect.This monitor consumes a mere 52 watts of power, compared to the 250 watts my Viewsonic 17&quot; monitor consumed it is very power friendly. Because it is an LCD rather than a tube its very low radiation.The monitor hooked right up to my PC, cable, and DVD player.So why get this one instead of the Syncmaster 770TFT? One of my motivations was to replace two monitors in my home office (TV and PC) with a single low power solution. This monitor performs both jobs wonderfully.Things I like about this monitor: Low power, crisp flicker-free, high resolution display, built in speakers, and TV and DVD viewing. I really like the way TV and DVD look on this thing, with 1280 by 1024 resolution its great.Things I don't like about this monitor: High cost, the fact that it turns itself off if you press &quot;source select&quot;, get to the PC and your PC is off, the way the cables push &quot;up&quot; to the back (I've kicked out the stereo cable twice) and the menu interface on the OSD is non-intuitive.It also gets major techno-cool points, you almost feel like you're in Star Trek or something using it!
simple easy working surge protector. really wanted something easy, didn't need anything fancy. bottom line, it works like it should.
I use this as a backup power source for my pellet stove. If the power goes out when the stove is on, you get a smoky mess since it relies on a fan for combustion and exhaust. I chose to go the APC route instead of the stove-branded unit - I feel more comfortable with a company that knows this business well. I could not be happier with it - fast switching, charges the battery fast after the outage too. Ultimately simple as well - the switch is either off, or automatic or charge-only. Set it and forget it!
I returned the speakers because they were too small for my CD Receiver so I had no choice but to return them. They looked good and looked sturdy just too small.
Both the red and white light can be adjusted from dim to bright -- very useful. When you are dark adapted, the red light set to bright is plenty bright enough to see your way while walking around. The white light seems very bright when you're dark adapted -- too bright on the highest setting. And, since they are LEDs, they don't eat batteries.
This is a GREAT product I would like to call. I especially like the auto feed function and PaperPort software for scanning. You can scan up to 35 pages each time and save these pages as a single document using the PaperPort software. You can also scan double sides for many pages each time. The software will automatically arrange the pages for you in a right way. You can also straiten each page after each scanning. The copier and printer are easy operated and work very well for me. Every function is extremely user friendly, including the USB cable. I think this is one of the best investment I have made so far if this machine can last longer than 3 years.Extremely fast shipping, only took me one day for waiting.My purpose of writing this review is let others know this great product and appreciate the efforts this company have put on this product. I also want to correct one misunderstanding by others: this machine CAN scan multiple pages and save it as a single document using PaperPort Software.
84 dollars for this keyboard is the worst ripoff I have seen all year.
It works great. The cost was a lot better than getting from the store. Thanks
The item was shipped quickly (arrived in 4 days) plugged in and played nicely, no static. Good job by the merchant for a speedy delivery and a handy little product. Not much more I can say about this.
The boys (age 6) received Dsi's for Christmas. The additional Nerf armor is best insurance policy on these but standard dsi cases do not fit. This camera case is small but fit the Nerf Armor perfectly. There was even room for Leapster 2 in main compartment. Side pockets worked perfectly for 16 SD card holder, MP3 and car charger and additional lepster games. Muli color was additional bonus because I could match nerf armor color. Two colors, two boys, fewer arguments about whose is whose. If your a parent there is no reason to elaborate.
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.
Gave the seller their praise for such an inexpensive price. (I got this $20 shipped) someone else said.. there isnt much of an argument for xD being more expensive when you can get this card for a few dollars more than a 1gig SD card.
When my old nine year old monitor finally gave up the ghost, I decided to go for a flat screen. The first one I got was a huge disappointment. The overall screen quality wasn't very good. My previous monitor had been a ViewSonic and I was extremely happy with it. I found the ViewSonic VP920b and purchased it as a replacement for my first bad choice. I have not been disappointed with the ViewSonic. The picture quality is outstanding.
I wanna know if this speakers have a hiss when are On.???
The functionality of this cleaning pen is 10 out of 10. It is simple to use, easy to carry and pack, and takes up little space. It works.
love these cables, noticeable improvement over cat5. home network file transfers as fast at 12mbps for a wired connection and about 6mbps over wireless. with cat5 cables i got about 8 wired and 3 wireless and i have noticed an improved internet webpage loading speed. i read the reviews about these cables being a tad hard to unplug, tested that for myself so i modified them right off the bat by cutting the blue rubber part and shaving just a tiny bit of plastic off the edges come out just fine now. they are a tad stiff but for the price can you really complain? overall they are very good cables and i would definitely buy them again. i am going to do a complete cat6 home network for every room in the coming months and i am upgrading to comcast internet soon and it should be much faster after that, so i will add on to this review if the performance of these cables is altered for the better or for the worse in dew time.
After a positive experience with the 26" version of this set, I bought the 32" to wall mount in my exercise room. My only real complaint is that Toshiba does not provide any info on how to remove the base from the set for wall mounting, although the set is clearly wall mountable since there are 4 threaded screw holes for wall mounting on the back of the set. Providentially, an earlier reviewer noted that the base removal is simple ... just remove the 5 screws on the back of the set just above the base, and it simply slides out. As a TV or DVD player, the set is clearly a winner.For wall mounting I used the Peerless "Universal Flat Wall Mount" and can recommend it (available from Amazon and others). The mount has two parts: 1) a wall plate with rails and 2) two brackets designed to attach to the back of the set with hooks that match up with the rails. The wall plate has cutouts through which you can bring power and cable for a completely unobtrusive mount. For the Peerless mount you first attach the plate to the wall (4 large screws are supplied, plus anchors if going into masonry). I went into wall studs as recommended since the set weighs about 35 pounds. It was so simple to attach the brackets to the Toshiba they could have been made for it (the 4 necessary screws, along with a bunch for other brands were included). You then simply cable up the set and hang the set on the upper rail of the bracket. A really long hex wrench is supplied for tightening restraining screws to hold the brackets fast to the lower rail, although I had to straighten it to reach. One note of caution, while there is a deep inset on the back of the set for a coax connection, I had to resort to a flat plug for the power line ... Toshiba has supplied the set with a standard molded plug which sits well out from the wall.
I was looking for a case large enough for my camera body and its two lenses plus smaller extras and this is perfect! Construction is adaptable to an acceptable degree and includes enough padding so that the camera and lenses are adequately protected. Seams are sturdy, as is the material. I liked the option of using the longer strap or the handle on top. And, the price was right. One picky thing, if I had to say anything not positive, is I would have liked it in a beige canvas. Overall, a good, solid, well made, well-priced bag.
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.
It worked well until my cats found it. My cats chewed through the wires and kept on unplugging it. If you have cats that chew through wires, get batteries.
As you scan these reviews, count the number that applaud Palm service and responsiveness to problems. Then count the number of reviews that mention Palm service. No contest.When calling to replace my E's battery, I was told - get this - that once I allowed them to charge my credit card $161US, THEN they would tell me where to send it for battery replacement. I had to ask twice just to make sure I was hearing correctly. My business partner had the identical problem, bought a replacement battery on the internet for $40 and soldered it in place himself.
There is no better camera for the money! It takes fabulous pictures, even when your target ie not the most stable item. I purchased this to capture my active twin toddlers, and believe it or not, I am able to get a clear shot everytime!
I bought it from Circuit city. It was running an old firmware and songs could only be played in alphabetical order. Renaming the file names to begin with numbers didn't help. Then I downloaded the lastest firmware from sandisk website. Problem solved after the firmware update.To update the firmware,(1) downloaded the firmware to your PC and run it.(2) During the installation, you are prompted to connect the player to PC. Before connection, you need to power off the player and put it at 'Hold' postion( a orange mark will show).(3) Follow the instructions on screen for the rest.Overall, I found this player very good.Prons,(1) sound quality is excellent. I encoded mp3s in 320kbps, which sound really good. You may need to adjust the equalizer a bit to get your favarite sound. Try the 'custom' equalizer, works really well for me. Earphone is good enough.(2) I put mp3s in folder structre as mp3s->artist->album, that's three levels. The player find all songs in sub-directory. I read somewhere that some Creative models only read upto 2 levels.(3) FM radio and voice recorder are nice features. Many other products at this price range don't offer these.Cons,(1) Doesn't look that well.(2) Should build the the right/left earphone in different shapes.
I've used the Logitech Trackman Wheel for quite a few years (I'm on my third). It holds the hand in place rather than moving it around (great if you don't much desk space like me) and the trackball rolls smoothly when it's clean. The only thing that irks me a bit is that the trackball can be cumbersome to clean. With an older model, it just takes a pen in a small hole to get the trackball out and clean the area. With this model, the entire underside needs to be unscrewed, and care needs to be taken so that the pieces don't fall out and break (like my last one). Otherwise, I'm very happy with it and would get it again.
Long story short: great range and fantastic speed (especially with one of the Extreme N network adapters), and absolutely superb reliability. No more mysterious dropped connections. If you would prefer to be doing things online instead of spending hours troubleshooting networking hardware, this is the router for you. Buy it.
I use my Canon D30 for macro photography and before I got this remote switch I ended up with a lot of blurred photos; now I have better control and fewer blurry shots. It also works with my autofocus feature. It has made me a better photographer.
First one had a power supply problem. Amazon replaced it very fast. All in all a great unit.
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 :~)
Hoya products are awesome! Never letter me down! Best 86mm UV Haze Ultraviolet Filter I have ever used. My pictures came out so good! Got to get this 86mm filter! No regrets!
i have been looking for a multi- port, high speed usb card and after looking at other reviews i selected iogear 5-port. all i had to do was plug it in to my motherboard and turn my computer on. win-xp plug-and-play did the rest. i now have multiports available all the time instead of having to plug and unplug my various usb cables.and the price was right, too.
I have owned this product for more than one year - so far so good. Solid connections, very reliable, blue lights are bright - but they do not bother me, just cover them or turned them around. Heat is not a problem on my device - keep all sides of the device and you will not get it hot as other reviewers mentioned. Will buy again.
They work fine and seem to be of good quality. No complaints and the price was good, better than I could get locally. Well recommended.
This unit did not work . It seems to take pictures but there are none on it when hooked to computer . It will take picture when hooked to computer but thats it. I would not recomend it to anyone. And the items description is not for this unit.
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...
Received in great condition, nice packing. Working great, but when I tried to register the lens thur NikonUSA.com website...It was gray market! Over all I fine with it. Recommand you to buy a hight quality filter len like Hoya,
I got a TIVO series 2 last year for Christmas, and I have never looked back. It records all of the shows that I care to watch, even in the middle of the night! It is the best present I have ever received, and it was super easy to set up. I am planning on getting another this year and networking them with the home media option, so that I can have access to all of my recorded shows in the living room or the bedroom. Get a TIVO, you wont be sorry!
I recently purchased the Nikon D200 camera. I had several nice zoom lenses but I did not have anything which would take macro close-up photos. I did some research and found good reviews for this lens. So I got it.The lens is an excellent lens for close-up photos. I am not a professional photographer but I try really hard to get good sharp photos. This lens will do the job.Since it is also also a 50mm lens I have used it as a normal lens. The only problem with that is that over the years many of us have been spoiled with zoom lenses. With a zoom lens you can stand in one spot and zoom the lens in or out to get closer or father from your subject. With just the 50mm capability of this lens you have to physically move in or out to get a closer shot or a wider shot. This is not necessarily a criticism, just a comment about how we have been spoiled by zoom lenses.I do not believe you will be disappointed with this lens. The price is great for the quality.
The thing worked only for 3 days and after that that it just stopped working. The two pieces stopped recognizing each other. Got it replaced. And lo and behold same problem. In a couple of days they again stopped recognizing each other. They stopped getting in sync. So just think of at as a use it for 2 days and throw it away.Same problem with similar product from Logitech (Wireless music system).
I heard about this from a friend of mine who highly recommended it for people that travel and go to conferences and I decided to get one. And I love it. It's lightweight, easy to fold up and shove in a pocket, easy to charge multiple devices at once, and as quite a few friends have pointed out a great way to make friends at conferences/airports/etc by sharing the outlets. Highly recommend for travels.
This handy little charger worked for about a month, then failed. Inspection revealed that one of the solder welds gave out, rendering the unit totally useless.
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.
Product arrived in a timely manner and was exactly as advertised. Thanks and I would probably order from this seller again in the future.
Too large , too abrasive.I would have made it with softer material, and custom fit to camera. Who is their designer, a 3 year old?
I really like this filter. It does a great job at adding warmth to flesh tones...especially when photographing people who are pale.
Quite simply the case is so hard, I noticed a small scratch on my ipod screen after it had been in this so called protective case. Do yourself a favour and buy an iskin exo. a cover made of silicone that fits like a skin to your ipod and allows you to access the buttons, hold switch and attach your firewire and headphones without haveing to remove the Ipod from it.
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.
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
Before these Ive listened to my Sony headphones for years. I still have the Sony ones for when the pair of these stop working until I can wait to buy another pair of these. They have excellent volume but it seems I have to buy a new pair once every 2 or 3 months.This can be annoying but the sound is so great that its worth it to keep buying new pairs. They dont last too long so thats the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 other than that they are perfect.
I don't play video games. I use Photoshop and other Adobe graphics products for a living. This mouse has, in addition to the usual left and right buttons and a scroll wheel, SIX other programmable keys. You can see how I use them here: [...]
I would give this TV 5 stars, but I took away one star because I can't get my husband away from the tv. The high def channels are AMAZING, perfectly crystal clear and even the non high def channels are great. I would recommend this tv to anyone, great value for your dollar.
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!!
This unit worked well for about three days, then ceased functioning on my Windows XP computer. My computer kept wanting to format it but could not do so. The fix described on SanDisk's WWW site did not work and the SanDisk technical folks finally advised me to return it. I did, and requested a refund, not another one.
I have had the mouse for about a month. It has never made it through a hour session on my laptop without dying. You can be bringing the cursor across a page and the cursor will freeze in mid page. The mouse will also start to wander around the screen on its own. About a third of the time you can restart the mouse with the Logitech software. I've replaced the batteries twice and have downloaded the latest software. I have found the Logitech software non-intuitive and not specific to the device.It's back to the Microsoft mouse for me.
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.
It does exactly what it's supposed to! I can now listen to my ipod in my car with ease. Granted, it's not Bose quality or anything and can be a teeny bit fuzzy, but that's exactly what I expected for getting it at such a low price. If you're not looking to spend a lot of money but want decent quality, this is a great product.
I put aside my qualms about Sony sound products (my experience is that Sony is great for pictures, but their sound always goes) and bought this machine. For about two months, I revelled in finally being able to play my favorite music while trapped in the kitchen. I liked it so much I didn't even begrudge the money I spent having a handiman install it (no way could I have done this myself). So I was really crushed when one evening, the CD simply stopped working. I tried all the remedies described in the operating instructions, but eventually was forced to take it down (no small feat in itself). Though the machine is still under warranty, Sony's online repair service told me that it will be replaced with a factory refurbished model--not a new replacement. And of course, I have to pay to ship the thing to Texas to get my refurbished model. I am not happy at all.
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.
Fits as snugly as the original. You can never be to sure when purchasing something that is not from the manufacturer. But the version I received fit fine and am happy with the purchase.
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. :)
Put these in a 8th generation Honda civic.works and sounds great with the stock head unit.I can defiantly hear a difference over my stock speakers.Just gotta install it right :)
Before I purchased the D-Link wireless router I was using one from NetGear. The NetGear router just didn't seem to have enough oomph! to get the job done, so I began online research to determine which replacement router I should consider purchasing. Universally, the D-Link seemed to be the most recommended.While it's far from perfect, it does a really fine job of keeping my home network up and running. The network still goes down occasionally, but nine times out of ten the problem seems to stem from my ISP rather than from the D-Link Router.The Network Magic software that is offered as a free 30-day trial with D-Link is the "icing on the cake," too. This software is easy to use, quite intuitive and can get the network back up and running in short order. I did read several reviews that pointed out that Network Magic doesn't do anything to restart a network that one couldn't do oneself, but the question I had is, why would anyone want to do all that "fiddling" if you could get software to do it for you?I am VERY SATISFIED with both D-Link and Network Magic.Michael Garee
Are you a step below the pro photographer? Are you on a budget? Do you need flash power? Then the BEX extender is for you. It's compatible with the Quantum Bantam battery which is a scaled down version of the quantum battery. It solves the problem of lack of length between the battery pack and your camera.So, if you find one, get it; it's worth the money!!
I wanted to post this opinion as a Windows user. Even though I wanted one, I was hesitant to get an ipod, even when they became available for Windows - because I didn't know how well it would work. When I saw the new ipods, I decided it was time to give it a try. I got the 15gb. Happily, it worked pretty well with my Sony Vaio PC. Once I figured out how to add music to my library &amp; create playlists in MusicMatch, it was simple to transfer to the ipod...I tried both manually dragging songs to it &amp; syncing it - both worked fine. (The ipod shows up as a seperate window called something like an external device. Be sure and click on &quot;eject&quot; after you're done transferring, so the ipod will be safe to disconnect)I have had the pleasure of seeing an ipod work on an ibook when I loaded a friend's 5gb ipod, and it is much easier...but still, I wanted to let PC users know that it works fine with MusicMatch, because I've seen a lot of reviews stating otherwise.
Disappointed. Really didn't work at all and was extremely uncomfortable. Another item to the "good will" store. Left my ears sore. Might work better for someone who wants to use it for music instead of noise cancellation.
These are speakesr used for reproducing sound. You could connect thiese to a "receiver" and then connect your "receiver" to a cd player. then you would put a cd in the cd player and press "play" and if you did everything right (make sure it's turned on!) you'd be able to hear the sounds from the cd without having to wear headphones. you could listen to any kind of cd, like one with rock/rap fusion music on it.
Bought this for my 8 month old when she gets a little older. Oh, and apparently Belkin listened to the complaints about the lenght of the cord which is now 5'. Guess they didn't think people would actually be using these on desktops at first.
I changed my previous JVC Mini DV, which was 4 years old. Was looking to change it for a Sony mini Dv camcorder, based on reviews and size, however if you compare price vs quality of this JVC mini DV, I think it is the best on the market.Does not have night shot (green images), but even with low light quality is good. Has an integrated light, which none of the other camcorders have. Agree with previous comments. Do not buy an sd card as photos are really bad, I do not know where the 1.3 M pixels are. Quality of filming is good, weight probably 500 gr, and it is small. Screen is excellent, bright and high resolution. Software to capture in the PC not so good, but you can capture anyway with Windows media Player.Have it three months now and still convinced it was a very good purchase.regards
This little drive shuttle is one of those exquisite treasures one runs across upon occasion that is a real jewel. Handy, durable, attractive and functional. What more could one ask for in this tidy little drive holder-carrier.I number my flash drives with a laundry marker so I can keep track of them, more to the point, what's on them, having two of these carriers, plus use a sticky return address label stuck on the inside for identification so they won't get mixed up with someone else's. Also they have a way of finding their way home - just in case. A "just in case" is bound to happen no matter how careful one is and this little case is just the one that got to find its way home! A beautiful little gift for a youngster gadding about with friends and family!
The design is nice, and, I liked its discreet On/OFF gray switch on the narrow side.However, when I plug it to the wall, I could not even plug it in! Another person forced it to plug in, but that would become a problem when some unforeseen overage situation occurs and I might have to remove it immediately. I have dealt with one or two melted plug situation, even though they were a surge protector once or twice.Anyway, if they are not good at first, I will never use it. Never with a doubt.
I bought the unit new - took it home and set it up. It lasted 1 day before it broke. I then paid for shipping back to have it fixed.After shipping it off to be repaired and then calling Buffalo after not hearing anything for over 2 weeks I find they still need the receipt that I sent with the unit. So I give them that and they send the unit back. It does not last even 1 day before the drive quits again. So again I pay for shipping back to them so they can try and fix it. I can't begin to say how disappointed I have been with this unit and the company itself. This is my 1st and last experience with them.I'd really like to tell you how this unit works but I have been waiting since 11-16-08 to find out. Your money would be better spent elsewhere than with this company.
This is a great tv The picture quality is exceptional, I order this thur amazon and they did a great job with shipping it came in days before it was scheduled,
Disclosure: I've worked at Microsoft for about a year now, although I am in no way related to the Zune team, nor do I have any info a consumer doesn't have.I've had mine since this Tuesday and am comfortable with my understanding of it at this point. So, what are my thoughts?First off, Zune is an _excellent_ music player. The experience for music use is nearly perfect. On this front it has one killer feature compared to the iTunes/iPod combo which is Zune Pass. Zune Pass is a $15 a month subscription where you can download and put on your Zune nearly any song from the Zune Marketplace (in my experience I have been able to download every song I wanted except for Beatles songs, but those aren't available via iTunes either). The second is the Zune-to-Zune sharing feature, which is really only appealing in high Zune-density areas (like the Microsoft campus) until Zune becomes more widespread. There is also a 3 day or 3 plays limitation to shared music, but this doesn't affect anyone with Zune Pass since they can simply download the song when they get back to their computer (shared music is flagged for you when you sync so you can download it [zune pass] or buy it [no pass] if you decide you like it and want to keep it. Audio quality is excellent and even the included ear bud headphones are a step above those included with other players.The video experience has pluses and minuses. The pluses are that the screen is large, clear and bright. It makes watching video on the postage-stamp style screens on the video iPods seem ridiculous. Seriously, was it that important to them to have it look exactly the same as the day it came out that they didn't bother reorienting the screen for maximum real estate? Maybe they could but had battery problems I don't know. Or maybe they thought the boring iPod shape was "iconic" and didn't want to change it. Needless to say I'm sure a future version of the iPod will correct this problem, but as of now the experience of watching video goes to Zune hands down.That brings us to the problem which is lack of content. Zune cannot play protected mp4 files so you can't watch the video available from the iTunes store and Zune as of now has no videos in the marketplace. Your only options are any unprotected mp4 or wmv video you might have or can find on YouTube, Soapbox or Google video. While it is technically possible to rip your DVDs to Zune format, due to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act it is currently illegal to do so if your DVD is encrypted (nearly all commercial DVDs are encrypted and while copying your DVD onto your portable device is legal, the Digital Millennium Copyright act made it illegal to break encryption on media without the permission of the copyright holders). Enterprising users will discover that they can decrypt their DVDs using freely available (though illegal in the US) software and then encode them to Zune format using Windows Media Encoder (available from Microsoft), but there is no US based commercial software available to streamline and make the process easy. The few companies under US jurisdiction that produced such software were sued out of existence by the movie studios. On the plus side, if you have a Media Center computer, you can convert your recorded TV shows to play on Zune, but not many people have a Media Center at this point. As such, the best option would be if the Zune Marketplace had a video catalog similar to the iTunes store, but as of release, there are no videos in the Marketplace. I'm sure that this is simply a side effect of the fact that the Zune team didn't have the resources to sign up the TV studios and the music studios at the same time and will be remedied in the near future.In fact, nearly everything about the Zune seems to be geared towards future improvement. The upgradeable firmware of the device along with it's hardware capabilities pave the road for a number of as of yet unimplemented features which will no doubt be implemented not too far down the road such as wireless sync'ing, wireless purchasing and downloading of music directly on the device, games, videos in the Zune marketplace and more Zune-to-Zune features along the lines of song sharing.If I had to summarize my feelings about Zune in a few sentences, I would say that what Zune does it does very well. That seems to be the design choice made. Rather than throwing in every feature under the sun with lackluster execution, the designers clearly decided to do what they could do well and with polish and leave those other features for future updates. As of launch that means that you have an excellent music player and a store to go along with it, and also an excellent video player, but no videos to watch on it.If you can live without a video / TV store for your player, or feel comfortable transferring recorded media from your Media Center PC or have another video source, I can highly recommend this player for you.
This is the best thermos I've ever used. I boil water and take it with me to work for tea throughout the day. I forgot it one Friday at the house and the proceeding Monday I went to change the water and it was still steaming hot.
I used this blow dryer at the Four Seasons.It is quite powerful and ionic.The folding handle and retractable cord make it extremely easy to store or take with you on trips.
My Garmin 60CSx lives in this case!!!!This case does a great job protecting the GPS body from scratches and dings it would otherwise accumulate. The case is sorta difficult to put on (a good thing for a protective case in my opinion) and the clear view-screen protector does an excellent job protecting the screen from scratches while allowing excellent "viewability".The reason i didn't give a 5-star rating is that the case didn't have cut-outs to use the optional DC power cord and micro-USB . I had to cut holes in the back for the power-cord and the micro-USB slot, but otherwise the case functions very well.
I couldn't find one in a store anywhere, but I use my Olympus camera for ebay photos and needed to replace my old card which had "bit the bullet" with another one, hopefully with more memory. This one did all of that and works great! Thanks!!Greg B.
This is a good solution that provides options for powering different devices from the car adapter. Use caution; check amp requirements of the device you're trying to power and do not overload the inverter.
I used this cable to go from one end of my house to the other. Once plugged in, I was surfing the internet faster than with my wireless router. Great product.
Fantasticly designed camera. Incredibly easy to use even for the novice. Small enough to carry along with me everywhere I go and family members are loving it, since I can now send them video clips of my kids so easily. Also, I LOVE not having to download even more software for another product. The software is built into the device and I have used it without any trouble on various friends computers already. Just pop out the USB arm and you're done. I wish other device developers would take note, it's a fantastic feature. Truly a mobile camera.If I had to add anything to it, I would love to see them make one of these with the ability to take point and shoot pictures on it as well.This was a great all around buy and well worth the money.
I didn't want any fancy features, just a CD player and radio with built-in speakers. The sound quality was decent for the price. Unfortunately, the CD player would intermittently stop working. I had the item for less than 30 days and returned it. I don't expect such a low price item to last forever, but would expect a lifespan greater than 30 days.
Oh, you didn't want to buy this camera. Its 28mm wide-angle is way too useful for you; you want one of those 14x zooms on a Canon or Nikon that doesn't have a true wide-angle setting (maybe only going out to 35mm). And the pictures are way too sharp for your needs. Let's not forget about how terrible it is to have a useful histogram in the viewfinder/LCD. And the standard AA batteries you can find even at the 7-11 (if the rechargeables you bought run out of juice). Did you know you can get an adapter that lets you use SDHC cards in the CF card slot? Of course you didn't, and even if you did, that would be too useful.So if you've already bought one of these, I'm sorry for you and you can try to find me so I can buy it from you cheap, okay? I can always use a spare.
Finally bought an electronic gizzmo that is actually better than my expectations! The Garmin c340 works right out of the box, is very user friendly.It works in the St. Louis area very well never loosing a signal, the voice is loud and clear and the display works very well when placed in the proper orintation. You don't have to look at the unit that much because the voice tells you exactlly the direction and street name to turn on. However if you set it too just Map and are driving around it gives you a world of information, including heading, speed, and upcoming streets displayed over the 3D map.It comes with a cigar lighter cord for charging in your vehicle, but it also charges if you have it plugged into a computer USB plug, which surprized me. There is a program available that will automatically update all your software.I an so taken with this product that if it were possiable I would give it 6 stars.
I have had this camera for a couple of years now and I still love it.The quality of pictures is outstanding. It does help to know how to use a 35mm film camera when using the program and manual settings, but if you don't have that experience, there's always "full auto." I used this camera to take photos of a birds and other subjects. The lens quality is typical of olympus' outstanding standards.It is a bit bulky, but it is also a beautiful and sleek looking camera. In this age of digital photography, it's good to still get and keep a hands on knowledge of 35mm photography. The twin flash system allows for great exposures.I still have my original OM-10, E-volt 510 and my IS-500 as well as a Canon XTI and powershot SX120 IS. The digitals are fine for immediate viewing of the photos, but if you learn how to use an old fashioned 35mm, you'll excel in digital photography.This is a great camera.Steph- Chicago, IL
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.
To be blunt: I used these for 2 days. Then my teen son borrowed them and I haven't got them back since. I guess I'll have to buy another pair.Sound is good. Comfort is good. I am a bit concerned that the cords may break with much use but we will see. My son uses them constantly.Good product and great price.
in today's headphone market. My first pair of phones were the Koss Pro 4A's way back in the early 70's but when I was researching for earbuds for my iPod, I didn't even consider Koss. I was driving myself crazy trying to decide until a young salesman at Best Buy suggested the Koss Plugs for under $20. I thought what the heck, if I don't like them I'll give them to my grandchildren. They actually sound very good and are relatively comfortable. I'm thinking you would have to spend another $75 to improve on the sound. Highly recommended.
I have verizon wireless DSL. Problem is the Verizon wireless router is in a location that will not reach a section of our house with a strong signal. This unit did the trick. It boosts the G signal that said weak on my laptop to excellent. Here is the trick in setting up. You must be in non Wep mode from your router first. Then once you get the double blue lights, you can enter the code in your router and your WRE54G to set up the WEP for security.IF you don't use security mode you should not have a problem. Just follow the directions and do not use the CD that comes with this product. Instead do the manual setup.
Wow! I just opened the box, and I'm in love with this camera already.I decided to get serious about photography about three months ago and have been shopping for a dSLR since. I've owned Sony, Nikon, Minolta and Canon Point & Shoot cameras. My heart has always been with my Canon S1 and S2, so naturally I looked at the Rebel XTi; I also looked at the Sony A100 for it's in-body shake reduction.I wanted four features: in-body Image Stabilization, 10MP, a tough and durable body, and under $1000.I looked at the Sony hard, but in the end declined because it felt cheap. I never liked my Sony or Minolta P&S; camera's so I didn't trust the A100.I love Canon cameras because the are easy to use, take great photos and are solid. However, the XTi felt cheaply made and was too small for my hand. Besides that, no IS in the body and IS lenses are too pricey for my tastes.Enter the Pentax! I never considered the Pentax K10d until a week ago when I read a review in Popular Photography and did some research on Pentax. Like Canon, Pentax focuses on imaging products only. Somehow, I believe quality is compromised if you have a wide range of products, i.e. Sony.Right out of the box, you can feel the quality in the K10d. The body is solid and heavy; rubberized plastic in all the right places. The menus and buttons are thoughtfully arranged and placed and operation is smooth.I love this camera! I'm an amateur photographer but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know this is a great dSLR.More later after I take a few shots over the weekend.
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
I use the charger in my car and it works exactly like its supposed to. There is a red indicator light that lights up to let me know its completely plugged into the cigarette lighter. The only downside is that it isn't extremely snug in the cigarette lighter and can be pulled out, but once you realized the red light is off you push the charger back in and its as simple as that.
Performs VERY WELL with no hiss or static. Battery life was less than expected, but overnight charge and we're good to go.Remember, if you are using optical cable for sound, to order "splitters" because you will need to split the signal between the input to your Home Theater system and these headphones, as most HT systems do NOT have an "output" for optical cable - - - only multiple INPUTs.
I bought this because my laptop was overheating to the point where it would stop functioning. I didn't expect my laptop to be completely cooled down, I just wanted to make sure the heat wouldn't affect its performance. I feel a weak breeze from the fans, but they produce no noticeable effect on my laptop--it still crashes/freezes from overheating (you can fry an egg on it..).Pros:-lightweight-quietCons:-flimsy plastic construction-not effective-breaks easily
I purchased my first Gateway FPD2485W 24" monitor some 2 years ago. It died within 6 months but Gateway replaced it with the minimum of fuss.Excellent service but there was a catch. The replacement monitor would continue the warranty held by the first. Lightning couldn't strike twice I thought.Alas the replacement just died too in the same manner as the first - monitor totally unresponsive with no sign of life except the power lamp flashing on and off.This is my only experience of Gateway hardware and to be honest its going to be the last.
I had a chance to install and use these speakers over the weekend and I am very impressed at their sound. Although I am a JBL man and wanted JBL speakers for the application that these were going to fill (replacing some JBL L100s (I know, I KNOW!)), my wife decided my L100s were just too...how to say...omnipresent in our TV room. So, to make the wife happy, I packed up my L100s and added these Sony's in their place. Now I have to shop for a small subwoofer!Being an audiophile, I was very worried about mismatched sound as these were Sony and my speaker gear is all JBL. I was blown away at how *almost* perfectly these matched to my center channel speaker which is a JBL EC25CH. This was after recalibrating the speakers with my receiver's (RXV-750) YPAO feature. After that, I can say they were a near perfect match. My JBL center is a little brighter and has slightly more bass due to having two woofers whereas these have one woofer. There is *some* bass from these little speakers but don't expect earth shaking LFE from them, they only have 5 1/8" woofers. For what they put out, I was surprised and impressed. Wish they were 5 1/2" woofers but you can't win them all. Tweeter isn't so bad either.These were made in Malaysia and had a fab date of March 2011. The overall build quality was really, really good which was a surprise. I've been to Malaysia so I've seen all manner of cheap bootleg stuff that comes from there. I'm not sure what the cabinet is made from but it is very durable and solid. The spring terminals on the back didn't feel cheap at all. Pretty solid overall. I've yet to crank them up but I'll report back after a few months of use. I am very happy with them.
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.
Right out of the box, this drive gave me trouble. "Delayed write" failures meant that I could not move large file sets (folders containing ~100 RAW image files) except one at a time, otherwise the file transfer would abort. LaCie technical support was totally unhelpful, blaming the problem on vague system (XP Pro) errors, and offering no solutions at all.So I used this expensive drive only as a secondary back-up. When recently it began to make intermittent grinding noises, and when some image files became corrupted, I assumed it had a bad drive sector. A request for support from LaCie yielded this:"...we do not offer out of warranty repair. Most hard drive failure is due to mechanical components wearing out through normal use." They went on to suggest that I might remove the drive, and try installing it in another case.... but they don't sell empty cases.I am very disappointed with this drive.
I bought this printer, and sincerely loved it. It prints great! However.....do not waste your money on it if you use any 64 bit AMD processors. There are no drivers, and HP does not plan to ever write drivers for it. But they do not tell you this until after you wasted your money. I tried to hook the printer to my router, and then tried to install the printer and it's drivers on my 64 bit Windows 2003 server, which is an AMD x64 Dual Core computer. It appears to load fine, but then when you go to connect to it, it says that it cannot find the printer.So I went to my DHCP list on the router, and found the IP address. I was able to load the internal webserver in the printer, all was fine. When ever I tried to install the printer, it simply reported "connection to printer lost" or "cannot find printer". even installing it with the IP and/or Mac address. After 1 1/2 hours of troubleshooting, I finally found the area on their support page that says "We are not going to write drivers for a 64 bit AMD. So, I loaded 32 bit XP pro on the computer, and it still happened.Had I known this before I bought the printer, I would have not bought it. The only thing I can think of is buying a print server, and hooking it up as a "generic" printer.
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.
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.
I bought my Canon MP600 printer in January of 2007. In July 2007 while still under warranty it required service for the U051 'Ink cartridge not recognized' error. Now (May/June 2008) when out of warranty it has a U052 'incorrect printhead" error. The printhead is the original and I've always used canon ink cartridges. The Canon service person tells me that if I buy a new print head it will last 3 years. So why didn't the original printhead last 3 years?! The cost to repair the printer -$132- is amazingly the same cost to replace the printer with the MP610 printer.I'm torn - depite it's unreliability I have loved the print functions and quality of print with my MP600 AND I'm up to my eyeballs with expensive print cartridges that fit this printer! I could step up to a Canon printer with more functions (network and fax would be cool) but if you drill down in the reviews you'll see owners that have had the machine for a while reporting the U051 error. I wonder how soon it will be before they'll get the U052 error!? I just wish Canon would get their act together and put out a printer that keeps printing for more then 18 monthes - or maybe planned obsolesence is working Ok for them?I'm a bummed Canon printer owner....
I do not have the connection issues that some of the reviewers have. I use this mouse with my Thinkpad Z60T and it works fine. The mouse feels good - not too big, not too small. The carrying case is a nice touch. I especially like being able to set the function of the scroll wheel (when pressed) through the SetPoint software.
What's to review, they work, come in pretty colors. easy packaging and a better price than Wal-Mart. and no sales tax
I love my ipod! It is so user friendly and it is very easy to work with on my computer as well. I have had it now for a few weeks and I use it every day on campus.
As an amateur smoker/charcuterie enthusiast, this product is a godsend in the winter months (I'm in the Detroit area). But I've found the range not to be the full 100' the manufacturer claims. I've also had the receiver lose connection to the transmitter and it cost me an overcooked porterhouse steak. I replaced the supplied batteries and have not experienced that problem since. In the case of losing connection between units, I've powered down and up the transmitter to re-establish connection. This can be little bothersome since the transmitter power switch is inside the battery compartment of the unit. I'm sure that is to ensure the waterproof quality of the unit. Those bothers, and some weak supplied batteries are my only complaints. I really do enjoy using the unit and the ability to closely monitor my product (and the freedom from freezing my tail off whenever I want to check the smoker and its contents).
This docking station is wonderful. It has powerful, clear sound. It can plug into the wall, or become portable with batteries. The sound really carries, even at a low volume. Just beware however, that the famous MTX warranty is void when items are purchased from Amazon.
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
I was extremly please when I got it, firstly it came alot faster then I expected (I would have written a review sooner but didn't know how :P), he said there were some scratches on the case but it honestly took me a while to find them, the unit works great no problems w/ it @ all, I am so pleased w/ it that I am getting one for my wife come X-mass. I am most deffinetly planning on doing business w/ him again.
The setup is easy. You don't have to do anything.In lock position it follows you everywhere.Nice and bright touch screeen. you can even scroll the map by sliding your finger over it.I highly recomend it.
My husband still thanks me for this STEAL/DEAL! He didn't need a huge monitor and Apple no longer makes this size. We were able to buy it here used and it's in perfect working condition.
I already own one of these excellent products. I bought a second one as a gift. This detector gives warning well in advance, and is the most accurate I've ever owned.
I found this switch to be extremely reliable, and well-worth the money. I bought this switch through Amazon with free shipping, which I found to be an excellent online-retailer.
I have recently received the Tasco fashion Binocular for my birthday. It is extremely clear. The new set of binoculars are the best i have ever had. I hunt often and I use these everytime because they give me the closest and clearest picture that i could possibly imagine. The new Tasco 8 x 22mm binoculars are so brilliantlly mastered that it looks like you are right there with the object you may be looking at. Great for site seeing on vacations the new Fashion Binoculars by Tasco help me see the things I cant see from far away in great perspective. My son loves to use them at baseball games because they are so crystal clear he can see if the players are sweating or not! I highly recomend these binoculars to anyone who would like to see things through a whole new world. And at the great price of $19.99 Amazon lets you enjoy the awesome credibility at an extremely affordable price. I think these are great for anyone. They are great to buy for yourself or even for a trumendous gift.
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
however i have had a lot of problems with it.Firstly Installation is a breeze under xp. everything worked right off, including all the special &quot;keys&quot; on the keyboard. I was pleasantly suprised that the volume control just worked on every application i tried, including games.Then i noticed that the mouse tracking was very wonky. I have a wood grain desk. My old MS optical works fine on it, however the logitech optical does not. I tried quite a few mouse mats and all of them gave poor results. In the end i was forced to use a white sheet of paper to get the tracking right.Next came the hanging. I am an avid game fan and play warcraft 3 a lot. 9 out of 10 times, the mouse and kb would freeze under WC3. I tried the lastest logitech drivers, but no joy.Lastly the batteries. The claim is a couple of months of use out of them. My first set of batteries lasted 2 weeks in the mouse. I thought maybe the set in the box might be old so i got more batteries. I tend to go through a set of batteries every 5-7 days. The keyboard is still going strong after 4 months.I have had to give up on the logitech mouse and now just use the keyboard. But be warned, the software and drivers do not like another mouse plugged in ( i have my old MS USB optical ).I have to tweek my machine every time i start it to get the logitech software not to conflict with the usb mouse drivers.
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.
I really liked this item and will purchase another soon. My only beef with it is the latches don't seem to be as tight when closed as I would like them. Overall though the appearance and functionality of this product is well worth every penny.
Im sure this d-link router would have been fine if you could get it hooked up.I,for the life of me had no luck with it.Startup disk,Tech Support,I tried it all.There tech support is a joke,and they did not have the time of day for me,much less understand there eastern indian accent.I sent it back for a refund.I'll stick with NetGear.
I bought this because it had so many good reviews on here. It came quickly and felt great on. The headset was comfortable and the earpiece is nice and cushy.Talking with it plugged into the phone and walking around is why it gets the low rating. When moving around with the headset on, it had so much static that the other person couldn't hear me. Any movement of the cord made it screech and crackle, not really good when you need to talk to anyone. I am really disappointed in Panasonic for this poorly made product. So back it goes adn I'll have to buy some other model
You could go to the store and pay a lot more for an iPod power charger but why? This item does the same thing that the more expensive units do for less $!
There is just enough room for my Canon T2i, an extra lens or two, lens covers, extra batteries, all those cords and if I am lazy - I can put my cell phone and license in it, also. It is very sturdy with a great shoulder handle. Also, noted that there is one on the back to go around your waist - just in case you are lazier than I am!!
Camera was shipped to me a lot sooner than promised. Everything was in the box except I had to purchase a CF Card (I did not know that was not included). Camera works great and the pictures are awesome. At this price, it is really a great deal.
I purchased this to replace a manual selector which lasted less than a year. So far this works great. My Harmony One remote had the settings available and it was programmed into the remote and set up without any difficulty. The remote that comes with it is a bit small (credit card sized) and I fear that it would have easily gotten lost. You can manually select which link to use, so a loss of the remote would not have been the end of the world, but it would have meant leaving the device on all the time. So far, a great device. Hopefully it will lost longer than the previous manual selector.
I researched photo printers for weeks and read all the reviews. I wanted a dedicated photo printer for the best prints so I did not care about text or speed. I had decided on the Epson 960 based on the PC World review that rated it just below the 2200 and above the Canons. I went to Compusa and they did not have a 960 and were sold out of the 2200 for weeks. While I was looking at the other printers a shipment of 2200's rolled in, so I bought one. I compared identical prints from the 2200 to an Ofoto print on photographic based paper and I can say they are equivalent. The 2200 had a little less contrast but better shadow detail. With magnification the the grain was about the same on both prints. I used Premium Glossy paper. You do get some obscuring sheen when you look at the 2200 prints at an angle due the pigment based ink, but it is not a problem in my opinion. I then compared these to prints from my Epson Photo 780. With the naked eye there is not much detectable difference, but with magnification you can see the ink pattern on the 780 prints. The skin tones were not as realistic. I expect with various photos the differences would become more readily apparent. I think the 2200 is a great printer but a bit expensive. The 960 may be a good choice for less $$. I wish I could have compared them side by side.Addendum: Upon more research I've learned a big advantage of this printer over the 960 is the Ultrachrome pigment ink, which is water resistant and good for 80 years. All of the dye based inks apparently will start to fade in just a few years (or some in just a few months). There are also compatible generic papers (try Redriverpaper.com). This printer uses the same inks and has similar quality to Epson professional printers ... Getting the best prints with the 2200 may require a little tweaking of the settings and adjustments in Photoshop or the like, where you can set the contrast and color saturation to suit your eye. Plan to use some paper and ink experimenting. Professional photographers and artists like this printer a lot. It is outstanding for black and white and for artistic papers such as matte and card stock, and of course it prints pics up to 13 inches wide and 40+ long. If you want the best and have the know-how (or want to learn), this is the printer to get.
This is a good quality cable from a well-known vendor in a useful length at a fair price. I have no regrets from ordering a pair of these to serve as extra cables for use when needed at away meeting.Update: It has served me well for over 5 years, and its snagless design is still better than a newer Cat 6 cable I just reviewed for the Amazon Vine program (Micra Digital CAT6 Snagless Patch Cable; Black (10 Feet))
This was a good purchase! It comes in so handy for slicing carrots, potatoes, etc. Works very quickly and efficiently. Another added bonus is that it's very easy to clean after using it. Highly recommend this product!
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.
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
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).
Shipping time and price were both great. The card plus shipping was less than $12. For a 2Gb card that is super. For those of you who think shipping is too high, simply place the item in your cart you don't have to purchase the item if you still think shipping is too high. Shop your item around for the best buy including shipping. I have had nothing but good experiences with Amazon.
These headphones are amazing; They provide an excellent, powerful, sound with a good strong bass line. Listening to Rage Against The Machine is an amazing experience, hearing the awesome kick drum and bass guitar so detailed and full. Do not think these have overwhelming bass. The bass is perfect, and adds to the full effect of the sound. I have listened to the Super.fi 5 pros and they just do not have enough bass or low end to provide a foundation. Anyone who plays music knows the foundation on which things are based on is the low end, or the bass line. They require a ~150 hour break-in time for them to reveal their true character. When I first opened these up and put them in my ear; I heard such an awful sound, I immediately wanted to return them right away and put them away because they sounded so bloated and mushy. When I searched around for a bit on forums; I found out that they required a burn-in period to sound better. Well after about a week of constant use; I can say that I now believe in the break-in period because these sound completely different. Imagine the Beyerdynamic DT770 in an IEM form if you are familiar with that headphone in terms of bass and overall sound quality. You will not be disappointed with this headphone; I have read around and it is considered to be one of the best IEM for the price point. You really can't get anything better than this for the price.Highly recommended not just for rap users but for anyone, classical, rock, choral, organ, any music that you want to listen to and want a satisfying bass foundation that is fundamental to all music.
These labels are extremely useful and durable, the only drawback is length of tape when you're working on printing out quite a few labels.I label everything that needs it in my reference guides, so I run out often during my studies..The Quality and Adhesive is top notch!I would recommend this product to anyone looking for labeling ideas.Hope that helps you with your purchasing decisionThanks for Reading!
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.
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.
I've got this Ipod a couple of weeks ago and it's great! Not a single glitch. Although I was able to buy a new generation model, I still prefer this type of finish. Great deal!
This is a very useful product, you can use it with most of your electronic devices at home or at your office.We are using it for connecting our printer to the computer,it is a good product with such a low price.
I had another FM tuner that sucked due to terrible static but this one rocks. No static if volume turned up on the mp3. The pass through feature and digital display are awesome. Very happy with this. Would have paid double or even triple for these features. Way to go Coby.
I did a lot of research on all types of televisions and finally narrowed it down to DLP. They are so much more affordable than plasma or LCD, plus they have a longer life span. The only thing you have to do is clean them once a year and replace the lamp every few years. Samsung is the brand most recommended for DLP, plus you aren't paying extra for a name like you have to with Sony. This television is great for the value, awesome picture, sound, everything and the 720i is just fine for me. The only gripe I have is about the free shipping. I was optimistic at first , but I found that the later delivery date is actually the one you should expect. It ended up taking two weeks to get it.All in all, I would recommend this television to anyone. But I would probably pay for shipping instead of getting the free standard shipping.
To be honest I ordered this particular type B cable mainly because of its inexpensive cost. I needed a cable to connect an HP Laserjet printer to my PC that required an extended length. I've had it installed for a few months now and so far I haven't had any problems with the cable not working. It gets the job done.
We've only had this tv 6 months, & it's only been on a handful of times. It started turning off by itself when my son was trying to watch a DVD. Now it comes on for a few seconds with a line-filled screen then turns off again. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone!
I Hooked up my Computer and X-Box 360 using the same monitor, an a/b SVGA swiitch, Xbox 360 HD VGA Audio/Video Cable 6ft, and this SVGA cable.Works like a charm!
The camera case in the kit does not fit the Dimage Z2 as indicated by the description. The camera is much to large for this case. I bought this kit at the same time as the camera with recommendations from Amazom for accessories. Didn't even open the charger. Can't use the case so $40 for a battery charger? Don't thing so, I'm sending it back!
Bought a few of these to help with the Christmas decorating. Work good enough and loved the feature of the 4 foot cord. Would have given it 5 stars if the on/off button was on the top instead on the side.
This is probably the cheapest color laser jet you can find. and it does its job well!
Never received my iPod nor did I receive a response from the sender in regards to where my iPod was. The only way to get the tracking number was through the sender b/c Amazon did not have it which makes no sense since I purchased it through Amazon. I just was not pleased with the entire situation.
Mr. Bits here to give you the straight dope. What we have here: Great screen, actually visible in sunlight. Expandability for CF cards AND PCMCIA(PC Cards).This will prove handy if you want add-ons later, like wired/wireless modems. The speaker is built into the navigation button for suprising directional sound. You can play mpeg video and mp3 file formats. I hooked this bad mama jama up to a pair of Microsoft amplified PC speakers and you'd swear the sound was being generated by a High Quality Sony CD-Player. You've got the ablility here to connect to your MS Outlook. At about 206Mhz of processing power, this thing is processing at 100 times the rate of Jethro Clampett. What you don't have: The ease of use when sinking that you will with the Palm Products.(think long and hard about this if you are a computer newbie). The connection on the cradle will worry you more than a Porsche hood ornament held on with duct tape. In conclusion, forget all I've said(despite my truth). You're not here for facts. You wanna look cool. Something has to fill those stubby fingers when the Starbucks runs dry. You couldn't get a girl's number if you had caller ID, but hey this sleek little chunk of technology may give you the self confidence needed to fill out a personals ad on the web.
The set up of this router was fairly easy and it seems to work well. The set-up CD included a program from CISCO that helps you set-up your network and manage it on an ongoing basis. There is an additional cost for this program (around $50.00) which I ultimately purchased. It's not bad and is very useful for the novice but you do not need it.Overall I would recommend this router
I'll keep it short and sweet--this is by far my favorite computer accessory purchase in the last 10 years. I've had it for something like 6 years and it still works beautifully.Battery life is great, I use it for as many as 40 hrs a week oftentimes, and have to replace batteries maybe 2x a year?Durability is fantastic--I've been HARD on it, tossed it around in my backpack with my laptop, the cat occasionally knocks it off the desk, etc and the only damage to note is that the Logitech logo has rubbed off from use.Works great with a Mac (I've used it with Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard) even without installing drivers--but installing the drivers allows you to assign the extra buttons.My only (truly, my ONLY) beef with it is that it appears they STILL don't make one that doesn't require a big ol' corded receiver. I'd gladly pay twice the price for one that just had one of those little USB thumb drive sized receivers...or better still was Bluetooth compatible...since I use it primarily with my laptop (great for mousing with limited space or on a lap) that'd make it MUCH easier to pack and use on the go.As long as you are a trackball fan or can adapt to it, this is one purchase you WILL NOT regret. (nota bene: I never could get into thumb-operated trackballs, so I guess I mean that if you appreciate finger-controlled trackballs you won't regret it. I suppose in the end your mileage may vary)j
This made the install of our car radio simple. The package explains what each wire is for, and the wires are all pre-stripped, so it saved a lot of time.
II got this TV at Walmart for $349, I used it as a monitor for my security cameras for 6 months. I shipped it to my home in Bohol a small island in the Philippines. Unfortunately it got a huge scratch in the lower left corner and a few dents in the case, the remote was soaked with shampoo that had burst open.It dont work anymore. I cudnt believe it wen I plugged it into the 220 volt plug and the TV worked beautifully, nice picture, my an the kids luv to play the xbox on it and movies looked great using componet cables. But now I need a larger HD set for the new xbox, I def want a Sanyo And I will pack it better.
Take almost all the features most people could want in a SLR film camera, and put them in an efficient, lightweight package, and you have the Minolta Maxxum 5.This camera is loaded with features, including a readily accessible panic button to return quickly to program mode. I've found the user interface to be well-designed and easy to use.In its class, I think you will find that the 5 has features that the competitors have left out of their SLRs.
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 product works just as described. No problems at all. Why pay up to a hundred bucks for a remote? This one works!!!!
I am extremely pleased with the product that I purchased from Amazon. It is easy to install and use. It is working perfectly. No problem at all.Thanks Amazon for your honesty in customer satisfaction.Joe
Excellent adapter, saw every single video I had in my iPod in my TV :)
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 like headphones. I usually use Grado SR80's at home or Klipsch S4 buds on the move, but I needed some cans to wear at work that are more subtle looking and would allow me to hear if someone is calling me, and that also have an in-line volume control so I could quickly turn down the music and respond. I like the Sennheiser PX-100's but they have no volume control. I have had good luck with Koss in the past, even so, I was surprised by these. At first they didn't really didn't make an impression, but I'm used to very good phones. Over time I really developed a liking for the sound. The bass is nice and full, fairly punchy, and the bass on the S4's started to sound overdone after listening to these for a while. The highs are nice and smooth, no fatigue with these. My Grados are more detailed and lively but (forgive me) seem a little bright sometimes and my ears get hot from the pads after an hour or so. I never get that with the lightweight Koss set. So strangely I find these dirt cheap, somewhat goofy looking headphones to be just the ticket for me. I use them with a homemade crossfeed circuit and Starving Student tube hybrid amp which seems like overkill, but it's a relaxing, pleasant experience. I got speech recognition at work and had to get a headset with mike so I got the Sennheiser PC161 thinking it would do both music and speech, but I immediately went back to the Koss headphones for music because the sound and comfort were so much more appealing to me.On the downside, they do look goofy in bright blue and silver, and they don't have the soundstage of the Grado's, but they do compete favorably with the PX-100's for sound and in my opinion and that's saying something at this price.
While shopping for a new desk lamp, I considered several that were 2x-4x the price of this one. Fortunately, I found the Lorell lamp. It is exactly what I wanted ... a metal, adjustable-arm, clamp-on "architect" lamp that puts the light precisely where I want it. I have it mounted to the work table in my office, and with a 23W (100W equivalent) compact fluorescent bulb installed, it provides ample light for any task.Highly Recommended.
I was skeptical about whether this would really be a substantial improvement or would just add yet another remote to the pile. But having had it now for a month or so, I'm happy to say that it really lives up to its billing. My kids and my partner no longer need my help to deal with the remotes which makes everyone happier.I have the following setup:Panasonic plasma TVYamaha a/v unit with intergrated (and broken) DVD playerCheepo Memorex DVD playerHD TIVOMy only quibble is that some of the TIVO functions are buried one level down in the remote's menu system and could have been assigned to otherwise unused buttons.
The iTrip Mini works great! I use it in my car, at home and at the office.-Very easy to set up and use-Interference when driving with FM transmitter, but that's how radio is - works better on my home stereo-Low battery life when using the iTrip - you'll need a charger-Convenient / nice designButtom line: It's not perfect, but for 23 bucks it's definitely worth purchasing. Much better than many of the reviews say.
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?
A solid camera, fairly easy to use (you really need to read the manual for some features), and pretty flexible when you learn how to use the features. I'm an amatuer photographer, so I'm limited in my price range, but from what I've seen it's a good deal.I did however notice some complaints from other reviews that aren't valid:1 - No shutter priority mode: there actually is, in manual mode. Necessary for shooting things such as sunsets.2 - Poor functionality in low light: I have taken some great low light/non-flash shots by adjusting the ASA. The quality degrades a little, but that parallels film usage.3 - Short battery life: This can easily be avoided by not using the LCD. I've shot 120 frames of hi-res at my daughters soccer games on one set of rechargeables. The LCD is useless in bright sun anyway.Things I like:* Compact size, good feel in the hand* Solid built, the memory card door and battery door on mine are rock solid.* Flexibility - BW, Sepia, Enchanced color, Custom white balance, adjustable ASA, different metering modes, adjustable auto shut off, adjustable playback* Picture quality - I've printed out some great 8 x 10's.* Continuous shooting - very handy at sporting events for capturing action sequencesThings I don't like:* Lag time in AutoFocus - takes a while before you hear the little *ding*. It's easy to push the shutter halfway, watch the lens focus and take the picture before the *ding*, which usually results in an out of focus picture. I use manual mode for anything that requires a faster response time.* On/off switch is too easily switched on accidently.* Will ocassionally (not too often) lock-up and you need to re-boot by removing the batteries.* Lack of gradual digital zoom* What you see in the viewfinder is slightly zoomed in from what is actually framed in the picture. Easy to fix in editing, but still...* Video clip functionality - it works OK, but I never use it. Would rather have a gradual digital zoom.One negative observation - my camera is 6 months old, and the main control button (zoom/select) is getting harder to push in to select something. Frustrating when I'm flipping through menu settings in a hurry.This has been a good intro to digital photography, but my next camera will have to go up a step to switchable lenses (for a larger zoom) and higher pixel resolution.
I used my Zune for 9 months, then, downloaded the software "upgrade". Not only did the "upgrade" screw up my computer and other music software, the music on the Zune suddenly deleted when the Zune was not even connected to the computer. My Zune is now a very expensive paperweight. After attempting to get assistance from Zune Help (these are people who know less about the product than I) and realizing that they would never be able to offer anything of any relevance that I hadn't already tried, I bought a new Imac, a new Ipod, and exported my music to an external hard drive, then uploaded all to Itunes on my new computer. This solved my Zune problem.
I got sent the wrong cables. I ordered two 12 FT Digital Audio Optical TOSLink Cable Optic 12ft by Total Signal at $7.21 each. Instead I received two eForCity Digital Audio Optical TOSLink Cable Optic 12 feet priced elsewhere on Amazon at $1.58 each. These cables were clearly inferior compared to the ones I ordered with a very thin jacket and no locking mechanism so they fall out immediately. I needed these cables in a hurry so I could bury them in the wall on which I was hanging a flat screen TV. Instead I had to spend $80 at a local RadioShack for two cables similar to the ones which I should have received. To Amazon's credit I did receive a refund but I didn't need the hassle.
Coby unit was simple to connect and configure. I used the lowest channel (87.7 Mhz) which has had no interference at all in travel over two states. Audio quality is surprisingly high. Highly recommended.
Only good for basic bluetooth operation. The drivers don't support My Bluetooth places which limits usage with Palm type devices.
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
the airbrush was awesome ; except, i have small hands and also have arthritis in them and I had to hold the barrel with both hands. I'm really sorry I couldn't use it because I really need one with a smaller barrel. THANKS!
I'm away at college, and when I was home last, I took back to campus with me my old Optiplex GX1, the computer I'd basically grown up with. I've had that machine for probably ten years.And she still runs.At 400 MHz and 128 MB RAM, she's not gonna be winning any performance contests, but I wiped her OS and loaded Debian, and now I've got a fantastic print/SSH/web server that can run headless with little or no maintenance.
I was so surprised at how bad this filter is. I had it on while taking some night photos and it crated so many ghosts (I bought two, one for each of the lenses I was shooting) and it completely ruined just about ever shot I took. I'll never get those shots back and it was a rare opportunity to boot at that location. Splurge a bit and buy the more expensive variants.
The first of these Trackman models lasted me for 9 years. I am glad that they still make them because I am accustomed to the ease of use and comfort it provides.
It took hours to get this printer working on XP Pro. (I also installed it on XP Home and had no problem.) The software is terrible - at least half an hour to install, and it kept failing with a generic "fatal error" which gave you no idea what was being installed at the time. Then it would go through a slow process to delete everything it had installed and then I would have to start over. After tech support suggested I reinstall Windows XP, I gave up on them. Finally got it working after cleaning HP entries out of the registry.Then, a couple days later, when I tried to print labels, the labels would not feed right. An obvious hardware problem. But, support kept trying to convince me that it was a problem in Microsoft Word.So, I returned the printer and bought a Canon MP730 which I LOVE! Easy install, great quality, separate color cartridges. .... but twice the cost. Still, I wish I had just bought the Canon at the beginning.
This cool little gizmo works just fine in Mac OS X 10.4.11 (On a MacBook Pro) & in Windows 98SE as well as Windows XP Pro. I even was able to get MS-DOS to see the hub. (I didn't know what to do with it in DOS, but the drive plugged into it was there.) It is consistently recognized, whether plugged into the wall or not. If you use Parallels, it works invisibly. Parallels seems to be blind to the hub- a good thing- but the device plugged into it is there & working fine.A really nice surprise was when I plugged in two USB thumb drives at the same time. With any other hub I've had, powered or not, if I plugged in a thumb drive while one was already in, Mac OS X would, quite rudely, kick the first one to the curb- sometimes corrupting data. With this hub, I've had three in at the same time, even without the hub being plugged in. Cool, Huh?I bought it because my external CD/DVD burner needs two USB connections to burn. It has a siamese cable that's too short to reach around the laptop. And, being a MacBook Pro, the USB ports are relatively low powered- 500mW I think. I plug both ends of the two headed monster into this hub and, assuming the hub is plugged into the wall, I'm good to burn disks.So far, I've used it with the afore mentioned USB Thumb Drives, two different flash memory readers and the external CD/DVD burner. I also plugged my camera into it. Everything worked very well. (The camera gives my other hubs fits.)My printer doesn't like any hub I've had so far, but it usually works with this one. Sometimes, however, if the printer is plugged into the hub the printer thinks I just changed cartridges and insists on doing the alignment procedure, wasting time, paper & ink. I doubt it is the hub's fault. The printer is very, very stupid by default. Stupid was pre-programmed into the printer by the manufacturer at no extra charge. Sorry- I'm easily side tracked.The plug-it-in transformer is pretty small and- Hallelujah! - sideways so it won't block the whole receptacle. The power and USB cords are reasonably long. The manufacturer says it has over-current protection built in to protect your computer. From any other manufacturer, I'd take this a marketing hype, but Belkin is straight about stuff. (Or they have me fooled really well!)The hub also has status LED lights. I can't remember what they are supposed to be tell me, but they help me remember to unplug it when I turn off the lights at my desk. One hub I owned had annoying 'See 'Em From The Moon' lights. The ones on this hub are nice & dim, yet still visible.The gimmicky slot on the hub for the cord is probably useful. For my set-up it is just kind of there. The hub comes in two colors. I bought the white one, but it also comes in brown. (Brown? Why brown? Blue? Purple? Even Red, but Brown?. What do I know? I'm not a big time marketing dude.)What would I change? I'd move the two horizontal receptacles to the side opposite the power & input cables. It is certainly no big deal, but for my set-up that would be be spiffy. For other people, having them where they are would be perfect. Yin & YangWhat would I never change? The two receptacles on the top (assuming they don't fill up with dust 'cause they face up). Those are supremely handy!The summary of the above ramblings is: This hub was inexpensive, is well designed, is handy and, believe it or not, it does what is supposed to do. No Fuss! No Muss!Thanks for reading this treatise & I hope it helps you make an informed purchase decision.
It is interesting how a product so inexpensive can meet its purpose so nicely. Not a disappointment in any way.
I now own 2 of these - one at my house and one at a beach condo. I bought the second one to replace a Belkin router which was continually dropping connections, etc. I knew this router was reliable since I already owned it. The software has been improved since I bought the first one, and makes set-up quick and painless.
i've had this mouse for like.. 3 years and only had to change the battery 3 or 4 times.. i use it everyday for hours too.and your suppose to use 2 (AA) batteries for it to work.. but it some how manages to be able to run on only 1!!! I have no idea why. and it works perfectly too. never had any trouble with it at all.also very comfortable.
easy to use, takes beautiful pictures, the quality is unbelievable with that price, I bought 64MB memory card and set the camera to small resolution, it can take up to 300 pictures.If your are a beginner and look for your first digital camera, buy this one!
I bought this router in part because I had read in a few places that it worked well with the new laptop I had purchased, but also because of the many glowing reviews on places like Amazon.Installation was a breeze, but unfortunately my internet connection speed dropped by about 80% after installation, on both my desktop PC (wired to the router) and my new notebook. The internet connection was usable but noticeably slower. I tried EVERYTHING, including shutting off wireless capability in case of interference and adjusting every setting imaginable in the router online configuration, to no avail. And yet, as soon as I disconnected the router and connected my desktop PC back to my cable modem, the speeds were back to normal.D-Link tech support was of little help; they would suggest a minor tweak in the online configuration, tell me to reboot the router, then call them back if the problem persisted. We repeated that cycle a few times with no progress. I spent hours tweaking settings, troubleshooting, and researching online. Nothing.So now I have to figure out whether the particular router I was sent just happens to be defective and can be replaced, or if this brand of router doesn't "play nice" and I need to find a different one entirely. I'm no tech dummy but this has been a real chore and support from D-Link has been disappointing.I will update my rating at a later time if my experience with this product improves.
It worked all right for 2 days and then crushed my laptop ! My USB ports stopped working after that incident and never came back ! I dont really think that this was a coincidence.
The key to longer printer life is use of original manufacturer toner. I have not deviated from this and my little Samsung ML1710 has been "bullet-proof". I've gone through 6 cartridges now and the printer is like the "little-engine that could". Toner output is consistent and very reliable especially in crucial moments when you absolutely need every bit of toner out of that drum. Ok, once in a while I have to shake it sideways to get more but truly, when it's empty, you better have a spare ready. Soon, I will need another ML1710 but for now, I'll buy another toner.
I love this camera and the price could not be beat for all the great features. If you have small children, the kids and pets setting is great! Plus, it also has manual options if you like having that kind of control. Everyone who picks up my camera to take a picture loves the ease of use. Don't hestitate, this camera is amazing, just buy it, you won't be disappointed.
I received this card in a blister-pac, opened it and plugged it into my camera. I now have room for over 1000 pictures at the HIGHEST resolution setting. I tested it and it works perfectly.NOW I am ready for vacation!
I bought these cartridges for my OKI color laser printer. They work just as the original ones do and at less thanhalf the price.I would definitely buy again and would recommend them
When connected in-line from my silver-sensor indoor antenna, incoming signal was significantly boosted. Before using this product, the antenna could not lock onto the signal. With the in-line booster, the antenna locks on immediately and signal dropouts are very infrequent.
I just purchased the Intel Delux PC Cam from this site and I was very excited about it. I have a boyfriend and a best friend who live out of state, so I thought this camera would be a good thing while talking to them on the computer. At first I was a little distraught to find out that the CD did not come Windows2000 compatiable. Since the CD didn't work on my computer, all I had to do was go to the Intel site and download the program for free... no big deal. The only complaint I had was that it took FOREVER for me to be able to connect to the site to download it, and it took about an hour to download. But once it did, it was relatively easy with the step-by-step installation process. It was easy to understand how to work the programs when I got it started. Talking on netmeeting is only as good as the price you pay for it, but I must say the pictures in the snapshot section come out crystal clear! They are very amazing snapshots along with clear videos. I definitely reccomend this product to someone who doens't want to pay too much for a camera, but doens't want to get anything too cheaply made.
Hi, I have one card installed in a gateway machine, and another USB homelink phoneline connected to the laptop. I was able to get this working in an hour. After a few months, the card connected to the gateway stoped responding, and it seems it had a hardware problem. I called up the linksys customer service about 5 times now, and they were not able to issue me a RMI number to get this card replaced. I later got another card for a cheaper rate to use until I get this replaced if possible. If you buy this, you are on your own.. dont expect any customer support.
I just picked this up to replace my 17 inch CRT. This is a very nice monitor for the price and it comes with a 3 year warranty. After rebates the total cost was around $229 so not bad at all.Like other reviews, when I first powered up the monitor my eyes started to hurt due to the brightness. I tried to adjust several times and it helped but still was a little too bright. If you turned the brightness down to much then white web page backgrounds looked a little blue.I took the advice of another reviewer and installed the two programs on the included cd. The one that helped the most is MagicTune. You can adjust the monitors settings from the software and it has recommended settings based on what you use the pc the most for. I picked the internet setting as that is what I was having the most problems with in regards to the brightness. After that adjustment the monitor seems much better and my eyes don't hurt anymore.If you are looking or a nice 19 inch but don't need very fast refresh rates for gamming than this monitor is a good buy. Check around and see if you can find a good deal. If not then there might be better monitors out there for the regular offered price.
I used a different USB cable with the reader- and it stopped working with my XP laptop.The website says "fiddle with the registry and things will be OK". i did that, but no use.Although, it does work as an ugly paperweight.
Of all the ways to clean your lens and/or filters, this is the best I know of. They come in more than one size, takes care of stubborn spots and leaves no residue. If you haven't tried one yet, you will be pleased. No liquids, no more smudges and no more lent.I carry the smaller one in my pocket and the larger one I keep at home for general cleanup at the end of the day.
TiVo is a fabulous product. Especially if you regularly record programs. It works like charm and is very intuitive once you have it hooked up. The set up instructions are pretty clear. Not much problem there. However, I'd recommend that they add a scenario for how to hook it up through the home theatre system. I bought the Home Media option, so my TiVo is hooked up over my home network. This allows me to set the thing to record from any remote location. Just log on to the TiVo site and tell it to record your program. (Beware - it may take up to an hour to get to your TiVo, so don't wait until 5 minutes before the program begins to tell it to record from a remote location) The other thing I like about the Home Media option is that I can play MP3 files through TiVo, or I can display photos from my home computer on my TV.Most of my friends ask if it'll remove ads. No it doesn't do that. But, you can fast forward pretty easily. And if you're fast forwarding too quickly and notice the you started into the show a little bit, just hit play and it'll back up about 10 sec.Other cool stuff: pause live TV, set it to record a program and join the program half way through, watching from the beginning while it continues to record the rest of the program.
I love this thing never have to buy batteries again very useful and a good investment to make for your xbox
Good, but it is a little expensive and not very heavy on features or upgradibility. Wish it had Cantonese Chinese on it too.
I received the Zune 30 GB Digital Media player for christmas. I can honestly say, I was thrilled. The appearance of the Zune surpassed the iPod by far. I rushed to install the software in my computer and it was not compatable because we had an older version of the windows media center. After two days of trying to update our computer we finally gave in and used it on my dads. The software is a little buggy, and the syncronizing part of it is annoying but all in all Im happy with my gift.
This is a really nice product. It does exactly what it should for a nice price. The sound quality is very good and it's easy to use. A good purchase.
I was used to take photos with a FM3 (Nikon - film). I realy like a film machine, but I also falled in love with this digital camera (Nikon D80). I like to take pictures in a manual mode and this camera allows me to do that! And, of course, if you want it does everything in automatic mode! Furthermore, it's pretty good in vibration reduction, specialy in a slow speeds! The unique negative point is the battery, however you can take almost 250 pictures before charge it!
For the price this is the best performing clock radio you are going to find.With a real FM antenna the tuner is as good as any out there. The sound quality is musical and satisfying, and given the small size excelent. This is the first small radio in a long time that I can listen to for long periods, and that includes the Bose Wave .
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.
Enjoyin usin this great little webcam. Perfect portable webcam to use with skype and other programs.
It's unclear when it all began - somewhere in the last couple of decades, the quality worldband radio receiver slowly faded away. The great names on the shortwave units of yesteryear are now either slapping their badges on drugstore-discount South Asian made devices, or have stopped making radios altogether. The solid metal, the dials and switches, the detailed engineering, all drifted away and replaced with toy-grade plastic, fewer features, and "let's see how cheap we can build it" design. With the exception of one -At first glance, you know right away that the made-in-Japan Sony ICF-SW7600GR is definitely not available at your corner shoppe, much less your local electronics store - the interface consists of 27 buttons, 5 switches, and 3 knobs. There are two clocks and two alarms. There's two output jacks (headphone, line out) right next to the antenna jack. The whip antenna is nearly a full yard in length. Serious, indeed. But as intimidating as it all seems at first, the flowchart-logical layout is very efficient, and anyone who's ever wished their radio had something more than just a Stereo-Mono switch to get a weak signal is accommodated in more ways than one.The seriousness continues when you pick up the 7600GR. Though it's considered a "coat pocket" portable, it feels as though it's filled with concrete or perhaps lead shot. If weight is a sign of quality, the 7600GR makes itself unabashedly clear, weighing in at just over 15 iPod Nanos (1 and 1/3 pounds). The positive-click buttons would be at home in a luxury car, the knobs turn smoothly, and switches move confidently into position. Nothing is loose or rattles, everything is buttoned-down and solid. You could say it feels German, but they stopped making portable radios long ago...Yet all the forethought and engineering that went into the exterior is just the prelude to what's on the inside. This would still be a top-tier portable just on it's receiver components alone, but Sony goes a step further, piling on the professional tuning features (one of which, the Synchronous Detector, is not found on portables from any other manufacturer). The 7600GR is a veritable box of solutions to the all-too-common radio reception problems; the "This weak station is being drowned out by a powerful station" problem, the "This station is almost clear except for a weak station in the background" problem, the "How can I get rid of this high-pitched interference" problem, etc. Without getting too technical, this is a very sensitive receiver on its own, and should reception fall short, there's a barrage of trick electronic tuning tools to try out.Of course no radio is perfect, and the 7600GR isn't immune. There's no knob for tuning, which is all done by buttons. The case is too small for high-fidelity sound from the speaker. The backlight is for the display only, not the buttons. But this is all nitpicking in light of pure tuner power; You won't miss the tuning knob when you get that one near-impossible station that no other radio you've tried can get.If you browse around the internet for 7600GR reviews from experienced radio technicians, you'll find that they essentially come in two categories: the first is "I kept having problem x with radio y, so I just went and got a 7600GR" and the second is "I spent more on my radio rig than I did my car, so when I needed a portable I got a 7600GR." There aren't any lengthy tirades about technical issues or design failures, just page after page of happy owners, sharing their techniques and experiences. Another Amazon reviewer noted that the Sony is the "Best shortwave radio under $200", but this is really selling it short - portable shortwave radios only go up to about $200, and (not counting used units) there aren't any more until you reach the very technical world of tabletop receivers starting at $500. So in reality, *This is the best shortwave radio under $500.*The key to the 7600GR's success is time. The original ICF-SW7600 was introduced way back in 1977, and since then has gone through a miasma of subtle design changes and technical innovations. So as other manufacturers try to find cheaper ways to produce their all-new models, Sony has been slowly honing and refining this single design all along for over 25 years. You can be confident when you hold the 7600GR that it's the time-tested culmination of over a quarter century of engineering and design. Five stars for Sony's instant classic.
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.
to me polaroid has always been a good name in camera's. this camera is a lovely thought for the cancer awareness program, but it was the pink that caught my daughter's eye. she is 19 yrs old and just loves the color of pink. it is wonderful to see that camera's can be such fun
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.
First, a correction to Amazon's description: this player does *not* offer S-video output, unfortunately. Composite video is all you get. On the other hand, a feature not mentioned in the description is that you can feed composite video *into* this player, and hence use it as a 7" video display screen! That could be very handy for reviewing your camcorder movies...though if you're shooting in 4:3 (normal) mode, the picture will be a little stretched on the MDP-1720's 16:9 screen.One other error: Amazon's technical description states "Frame advance: No," but in fact this player does support frame advance--you simply press the pause button repeatedly to step forward frame by frame. Can't go backward, though.As to general performance: everything works fine, and the picture is excellent on the LCD screen. Sound from the built-in stereo speakers lack bass, but that's to be expected with any player this size. Sound through the headphone jack, on the other hand, is excellent.Construction is impressively solid, and the ultra-slim aluminum case is a pleasure to behold--very similar in feel and appearance to Apple's classy Titanium PowerBooks. Travelers, and in particular RVers, will be pleased to know that this comes with both a 120VAC adapter and a 12VDC adapter.All in all, it's easy to see why this was one of only two models recommended by Consumer Reports in a recent test of seven portable DVD players (CR, December 2004, p. 28)--coming in just slightly behind a Sony player that sells for $500!
This is an amazing lens. I bought it, along with a Nikon D40X. Yes, it is big and heavy, and zooms to the 35mm film camera equivalent of a 450 mm lens. What makes it so superior to the less expensive, non-Vibration Reduction lens is how well it maintains the shot while focusing. I take a lot of pictures of birds, and can hold my camera with this lens on the subject, press the shutter down half-way, and see how it locks onto what I'm shooting. I hear the motor working inside the lens, and can just continue on focusing until I get the shot I want. If I look through the lens without auto focus, I can see just how shaky I am in holding the camera. The vibration reduction is just amazing. This lens produces clear close up pictures. I recommend it highly.
This is a good device, and it works well for what it is. (I bought one from Radio Shack under one of their brands.) The switches last a long time and work perfectly well.Like most low-priced passive devices, though, after a couple years, the volume knob oxidizes internally and becomes sensitive to adjustment (which leads to unfortunate things like the left channel cutting out while you're changing the volume).The only thing that disappointed me about the device is the mic cable. There's some massive cross-talk along the cable, and the mic line tends to carry the audio on the headphone channel, which leads to some surprising echo. Were it not for that one flaw, I'd give it 5 stars.
The lens works very well with my Olympus E-PL2 via MMF-2 adapter. AF is fast enough in sufficient light and slightly slower in low light but still absolutely usable with no need to resort to MF. The lens is most suitable for still portraits. The lens + MMF-2 adapter is 340g whcih is lighter than the camera body (364g) so the ergonomics are just fine. It's not good for video because of the slower AF and noisy motor. Being a macro lens it is more suitable for flowers than insects (only 1:2 magnification). Therefore it works best for portraits because it produces incredibly creamy bokeh. I use it permanently at f2 even in bright sun (with ND filter).
I would have given this 5 stars but the silly thing clasps behind the nook not in front. wich is fine if you prefer it to work that way, but it gave me a bit of a surprise
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.
I went from having the Pro Media 2.1 to THIS. OMG the sound from these two tiny speakers are just CRAZZZY! youll have to buy it yourself and listen to it.First thing, the space that these little speakers require is the biggest plus.the klipsch pro media 2.1 is bulky and outdated to be honest. They sound great and lasted me 8 years until the Bass blew out.I went to Bjs and picked these up for $199 brand spanking new. Here on amazon they are 100 more so go to your BJs and get them there.Now going back to the Bose system.This 2.1 blows me away. It feels like 8 years ago when i turned on my Pro Media 2.1 but better.They are super clear and the base is more than enough to get spanking clear sound. I listen to all types of music and wow, it delivers!i love that knob it brings to control the volume. Is amazing and very slick.Make sure to play with your equilizer in your media player to get the best sound out possible.I did not go with the klipsch Pro media 2.1 again because of the size factor on the speaker/satellites. They do sound great but dont forget that they are very old.
The product is exactly what i was informed it was and was delivered sooner than expected. I have no complaints at all.
I really like this stereo. I've had my share of stereos. This one beats them all. It has great sound and I love the 5 cd changer. Buy this stereo.
I love the way this bag is constructed. There's enough space for all of my things but keeps my laptop secure from scratches. I really love the lined compartments for the laptop and phone.The only problem is that the nylon portions of the bag have begun to fray. And this is even before i used the bag for any major trip (only on occasional trips out of my home office). I would have thought that the nylon material on this bag would be sturdier!
These are great little speakers that have the ability to turn your stereo into a multi-room system with the cost of more expensive speakers or the need to wire rooms. We purchased them to use outdoors, and by connecting it to our living room stereo, we can have the same music playing inside and outside as our guests move around our home. I was wondering if there would be any delay in sound given the need to send a radio signal, but there is none at all. Highly recommended.
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.
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!
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 have a SANSA E-260 mp3 player and have already purchased (and tossed) two inexpensive generic chargers which I bought for about $5.00 each. Finally I purchased the Macally at a higher but reasonable price and am entirely satisfied. I get nervous when connecting a USB cable to my computer for battery charging purposes because it's just another device that the computer has to recognize and I worry about downloaded data getting lost or corrupted in my mp3 player. The Macally charger has its own cable and seems to charge my mp3 player faster than dose the computer USB connection and without worry!
As a photography student I fell in love with this lens the moment that I got it. It has a good zoom without being heavy and doesn't make me feel like a tabloid reporter. The range is perfect for day to day use because it allows you to get close as well as shoot from clear across the street. 28 is a decent wide angle and the 300 is fabulous. A purchase that I would make again. The greatest part about this is that you aren't forced to change your lens over and over to capture different kinds of shots. You can leave the standard lens at home. The camera of fashion photographers, Nikon delivers on quality as always. The lens also adapts to all Nikon models. A good buy if not one of the best that I have ever made for my camera. Of course they already said all of this in the other blurb, but I just had to back them up on what they said earlier.
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 have ordered 2 of this unit for the purpose of placing them behind the front row seats. Had a minor problem with one of the remote control, which didn't work. Contacted Amazon customer service. They were very prompt with the response. Without any questions, they ordered me another unit and for me to send back the one unit that the remote didn't work. They provided me with the website for me to go ahead and print out the return lable.The unit is working very well, have had no problems with it. The kids, now enjoy their own movies when we traveled.Thank you amazon.com for helping me solve the problem quickly and for a great buying experience.
They are pretty easy and convenient to use and carry around. The sound output (I connect my iPod) is pretty decent. Definitely worth the price.
I'm a 17 year old audiophile, so naturally, I wanted to listen to my music in my car without having to drop about 250 to replace the system, so I purchased this about a month ago when I got my license. I was pretty in love with this at first, it was awesome, and at the low price of about 5 bucks, it looked and is a pretty great deal. But about 2 weeks after fairly flawless quality, I began to get a small amount of crackling (like there's some kind of electrical interference) when playing my music in the car through the adapter. I have leather seats in my car, and when I put my phone there, I can still hear it (as opposed to to the fuzzy holder or the heard plastic) albeit less than in the other places. I use a Galaxy S3 by the way in case that matters to anyone. I can still hear my music very well, and the base and everything sounds fine, but it can get pretty annoying and slightly embarrassing especially when other people are in the car with you. It's possible that others don't notice it, as no one has said anything, but I'd rather say it than not.-Note, I've noticed some crackling in my external speakers that I rarely use. I looked up how to fix the issue, and it said to clean both the inside of my headphone jack and the cord. I did, and the crackling appears to have gone away. I'll try the phone in the car tomorrow and I'll see if the crackling has gone away. If it has, I'll change this to a 5 star review.-2nd Note, I've actually bought two of these. The second was bought a couple days ago, after I noticed the crackling, so that may say a little about how the crackling wasn't that bad. I bought it because I tried to use it in my stereo in my bathroom while I shower, and while it worked, it got stuck :/. If you buy it for use in your bathroom, especially when you're showering, make sure that you completely cover your mp3 player. I didn't and that's how I ruined my iPod. I personally wrap my phone in a towel and then put it in a trash bag. I haven't seen any damage at all so far.Overall, it's at or less than 5 bucks, and for this price, it's hard to beat if you want something that won't break your bank. I would, and have recommended it to my friends.UPDATE: Review went from 4 to 5 stars. The cleaning of the headphone jack worked.
I have installed the card on my Dell Axim X5 pocketpc multiple time. I have done the installed based on the instruction on the Bluetake website(The site had some additional instruction related to Dell Axim X5). The product would always install, but the CF card wasn't recognized by the Dell Axim X5. The Bluetake software just indicated that the card was not powered on or not present.After a number of attempts based on the manufacturer instruction, I checked Aximsite.com for related threads. There were other posts that had had the same problems. Some found solutions. However, based on that information I was still unable to get the Bluetake device to work.Given the effort expended to installed the device(even if it had worked), it would have been better to pay more for a device that is easier to install.
I researched and compared prices only wanting to get the best for my money.Consumer guide rated the 8500 X50 as the best in its class and I agree. I used to have an old SOLO that was cordless, but was convinced from reading reviews that the range on these new 8500's was worth the hassle of the "cord" hanging down. The LASER "POP" almost shocked me out of my seat the first time I picked it up. Little sleepy town of Allen, TX is using LASER now as well as K band and writing a LOT of Tickets on McDermott Drive daily.The reviews by some previous buyers who had some problems "right out of the box" concerned me enough to make sure I got a "NEW" model off Amazon. Lots of horror stories, but mine was new and no problems. Just to be safe, I did start the engine and THEN plug in my detector before turning it on the first time.I bought mine as "NEW" from a seller listed on the mfg. web site as a "non-authorized" reseller (found out while REGISTERING my new detector, but didn't have any problems because of that, or the LOW price). Mine came from "Abetterwaytobuy" and it has a high rating from Amazon buyers.I bought another one off Amazon from another "non-authorized dealer" (per Escort, Inc.) for $268 the next day for a neighbor and she had NO PROBLEMS with hers either.Have had no problems, but will say, when the LASER gun is used in a POP mode, you should not be the first one in the line of traffic speeding or you WILL get a ticket. It's fast and effective and chances are if you are the only one targeted and you are speeding, it's too late when you're zapped.I agree with many other buyers who say it would be nice if the detector came with a little leather pouch as did my old SOLO, cordless. Don't leave it in your vehicle in plain sight or there is a good chance it will disappear....
This camera has a very annoying problem- when you push the button to take the picture there is about a half second delay before the picture is actually taken. This is really NOT good if you are hoping to take pictures of kids, candid photos or pictures of anything in motion. Other cameras are less expensive and don't have this horrible problem.Aside from this problem, if the picture is taken in bright light and at close range, the colors look wonderful.
I bought one for my Family room TV, because my old Sanyoquit working. It works wonderfully !! In fact, my bestrecommendation to all of you, is that I purchased a 2ndone [same type as the 1st] for my bedroom TV. Voila!!it works great too.And, the price was extremely reasonable. It was shippedquickly and efficiently...no problems.My highest recommendation to the Seller!!
I have two of these. The first one was purchased many years ago and is still going great. This remote does not have the problems with battery contact that some of the other remotes have. This has the spring type battery contacts. It does not use a charger, I use alkaline batteries and they last for 2 to 3 months.
I had my machine for 3 weeks and the DVD broke. It taking 4 weeks and I still don't have a machine. Buy Dell or HP or anyone else.
I wish I had read the other negative reviews. I've had the same microsoft natural keyboard for the past 10 years and it's worked great and still works. I saw this one with its lift up in the front and bought one to see if it would help my wrists more.I love the feel of this keyboard, all of the keys are quiet and feel softer than my old one... except for the space bar. It clanks when I hit it and if I hit the edge of either side it won't move. I really with the space bar wasn't like that.Update.. I originally gave this 2 stars but I changed it to 4 stars to reflect the fact that I've kept it and the spacebar doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would. There seems to be modification for it on-line to address the loud clanky space bar. I might try it later and see if it makes it as quiet as the other keys.You really can't get a better ergonomic keyboard for the money.
El producto es muy bueno, el empaque es el original, la calidad del producto es muy buena el pedido llego tal cual fue indicado.
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.
When my nearly 20 year old Sony Dream Machine cube style alarm clock radio finally gave out I decided to go in search of the best night stand alarm clock radio money could buy. The requirements were design style, sound quality, reception, ease of use, and a back light that goes completely off so that I can sleep at night. After a good deal of research I zeroed in on the Tivoli SongBook ($159) and the Sangean Sonido ($99). After trying both, here's what I've found:The Tivoli SongBook has very attractive, modern styling (I prefer the black model), exceptional sound quality (like having a $1,000 Bose next to my bed), terrific reception (I don't even need to extend the antenna to get my favorite radio station clearly), very easy to set/update the clock and alarm times, and a back light which thankfully goes completely off. I decided to give the Sonido a try because of the SongBooks negatives - the alarm must be turned on everyday buy pushing down and holding the alarm button for a few seconds (easy to do, but I fear the day that I forget), no alarm snooze (I just turn the volume down), and the display, with or without it's beautiful blue back light turned on, is small and difficult to read, even from only a foot or so away while lying in bed.The Sangean Sonido looks nice, though not quite as attractive a design as the SongBook (the shinny silver buttons have got to go!), cost's $59 less than the SongBook, has a more readable screen than the SongBook (with back light that goes completely off), has an alarm snooze, and has an alarm that stays on from day to day. While I haven't made my final decision yet on which to keep, I'm leaning toward the SongBook given the Sonido's shortcomings - to get my favorite station clearly I must extend the antenna directly upwards creating an unsightly mess, while much better than a Sony Dream Machine the speaker audio quality is only about half as good as the SongBooks (I think this is what really spoiled it for me, though in the end it might be good enough), and even though the display is nicer when the radio alarm sounds the display shows the radio station number, not the time!Both the Sonido and the SongBook have their own pluses and minuses, either one being a very good choice. Hope this review helps you decide.Update: In the end I decided to go with the Sonido. I exchanged my first unit and the replacement had much better audio quality (though still not as good as the SongBook). The reception remains less than stellar, but while using the SongBook I was late for a meeting because of it's lack of full alarm function features, so it had to go.
This is the 2nd antenna I have bought because I was happy with the first one, and had compared it with store ones that did not work as well. Service was fast, and I liked the no postage cost also.
I have been thrilled with the 3200 camera (it's one of the best things I've ever bought) and am just now trying the rechargable Nikon batteries. They seem to be working out well! Maybe the problems are with the 2100?
I bought two of these to use above my work benches. High quality that is easily felt and seen. Has a very long cord and I especially like the covered power switch.
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.
This is a nice little radio, but a bit overpriced. I only use it for AM broadcast band DXing, so have not checked it out much on FM or SW. FM sounds very good though. On the AM broadcast band it is quite sensitive, but not super selective. Powerful local stations will slop over 10-20 khz. I find images of KSTP 1500 (only 3 miles from me) quite a few places on the band (including SW), and it totally wipes out 590 khz. It does not seem to have very good nulls when rotating the radio, but that may be due to the small ferrite antenna. The radio is larger and heavier than I would like, but that is just a personal preferrence. The sync lock feature works like a charm and is able to dig many weak stations out of the mud and make them audible. This is the best feature of this receiver in my opinion. I do not use the speaker, but sound quality is good when using headphones. Despite what some reviewers have said, I find this radio extremely easy to use. It is not complicated at all! Battery life is respectable. I have not timed it, but I suspect they last 20-30 hours. Even though it has some warts, I love this little radio and am happy with my purchase. Of course it has the Sony quality.
When I pulled this tripod out of the box I was all set to come here and give it a glowing review. It seemed very sturdy and I really thought it was a fantastic deal. That was three days ago. Since then, I have used the tripod only a few times. Today, I was photographing some trees. When I was done I went to lower the head. I turned the crank and everything was fine until the head was about 2 inches from the base. Then the crank made an ugly grinding sound and little bits of plastic fell out from the base. The crank no longer does anything, it just spins around freely and the head is stuck at the position.I'm going to have to buy a new tripod after only 3 days of light use.
This would be a great MP3 player if it worked.I chose it so I could download subscription music.The first problem was that the LCD display nevercame on most of the time until I reset the playerseveral times in a row. Resetting the player meansremoving the battery. I decided I could live withthat until the thing stopped working altogether.Now its just a dead MP3 player. I just hope thatI can get in touch with Creative Tech Support intime to get a replacement before the warranty runsout. No luck so far.
If you always thought listening in to the cops and fire departments might be a fun hobby, you don't want to start with this scanner. The included manual assumes an EXTREME level of familiarity with radio technology and scanner terminology. I've read the manual 4 times now, and I still don't know what half the functions on the (poorly designed) keyboard do. If you're sure you want to get into scanning, buy something simpler, and cheaper.
I use it to wrap my medium format camera while inside my camera bag or to protect it while I'm wearing it on a strap during hikes. Since you have to fold a velcro it to itself it's bulkier than you'd expect but the bulkiness just adds to the protective value.If you want something slimmer than pay the price for a case made especially for your camera. However since these are so cheap, protective, and useful for oddly shaped camera gear then I recommend every photographer who'd need it to have one or two.
I was about to spend big money on a new power supply for my headphone amp in an attempt to rectify an interference/ noise problem, but decided to try these instead.Glad I did. They suppressed the noise to a barely perceptible level.
This is a great basic GPS unit. I had the Garmin c330 but the c340 reads the street names to turn on to. Many car rentals use this unit to rent for $10 a day in their rentals. It is the best unit because it is dumby proof. Without ever having used a GPS unit, anyone can be figure out how to use this without a manual in just a few minutes. If you miss a turn the c340 will re-route your course faster than any other companies GPS. I use this unit every day in my work. I have a new found confidence knowing that I will never be lost where ever I drive.
This armband was a good deal and actually fits on my arm for once. The velcro is secure but easy to take off, which is amazing. The skin is also nice to have and is worth the price in itself (compared to those that they sell for the Nano). This thing would be perfect if it was waterproof.I have only used this on one run so far, but it is as good as I had anticipated. The only thing that bothers me is that when you take it off, there is a pool of sweat where the band was. Hopefully this doesn't cause slippage or damage to the band on one of my longer runs.UPDATE: Took it on a 15 mile run. Flawless, but it's starting to smell bad and I don't know if I can wash it...
My original eyecup started falling off about 6 months into owning my xti. Eventually I lost it somewhere and tried to use my camera without one for a while but it just wasn't the same. I got this one and maybe it's just me, but it seemed to stay on a lot better than my stock one.I personally do not see how you can give this thing a bad review. It works perfectly, is made by canon, and isn't that expensive.
Do not waste your time. The Tungsten E is almost useless. The set up was terrible. Tech support took 3 calls and hot synch is still not correct. The battery is almost non-existent; after full charging it will &quot;magically&quot; dissipate without ANY use. Then the fun really begins - ALL my data is then lost - this has happened 4 times in the first 30 days of owning this. Oh yeah - when hot synch does work (rarely) it requires COMPLETE resetting of the entire unit ! The Vx I had for 4 yrs was perfect. The Tungsten E gets an E- instead of an F- because the screen lights up nicely (for a short while!). Heh Palm - get tech support personnel who are willing to take the time and not rush you off the line. I'll never buy Palm again.
as usual Amazon.com is so reliable..it's the first place I go when I need something, fast arrivals always, no hassels
I received this unit and while I spent likely 2x as much as I wanted to spend I am happy with the purchase. The remote functions as described and seems to have high quality tolerances. I look at this as an investment purchase to add to my stable of gear.
The battery lasts roughly 1 hour, creating a practically useless product. The design is fine- its small and easy to use; however, because of the insanely short battery life, I wish I had gone with another mp3 player.
An RCA cable may be an RCA cable, but the quality of this cable, despite its low cost, is just as good as cables I've paid two, three, or more times the price for. There's no need to waste your money when such a quality RCA cable is available for such a low price.
I really like this camera, but I'm dropping my evaluation to only 3-stars. It is lightweight and fits easily in a pocket or purse. The menus are intuitive, and the quality of the pictures taken is much better than anything I've seen from point-'n'-shoot cameras in the past. I even plugged it into my 42" television and projected the pictures I took in that format. I was amazed the even when blowing the image up to that size I still did not get any distoration or pixel loss.The one problem I have had is that for some reason it quit working about a month after I got it. And that is why it only got 4-stars. The lens all of a sudden refused to retract when I turned the camera off. And when I turned it on, the message I got was to turn it off and turn it back on again. That process cycled over and over. The camera is in the shop now.[EDIT - Jan 2, 2009] Well, I got it baack from the shop and took it on vacation with me in early November 2008. The camera functioned properly, and produced some exceptional pictures, mostly from a moving vehicle, since I was using my SLR when out of the car. Then, after returning home, it failed again in mid-December, for no particular reason. It hasn't been dropped or abused in any way. It just quit, so now I'm looking at another repair.Warrantee or not,the postage costs me money, not to mention the time it takes for repair, during which I don't have a small camera at my side. Eval dropped to 3-stars!!! Opps, I mean ***
This laptop case is so lightweight yet very roomy and convenient for carrying my HP Laptop and my files. It is very durable. I would highly recommend it to anyone needing a carrying case for their laptop.
I bought this lens to take macro photos of insects, and stuck it on my Nikon D80 years ago.It has never let me down.Mine has great glass--I've never looked at a shot and thought: Oh no, I should have used a better lens.Plus, since it cost very little (compared to others....), I will NEVER give it up--even though I've since bought fancier lenses by far because I never have to worry about Ooops! bashing it or dropping it when crawling around in the woods or through a marsh. I know I can replace it. And I would!
It folds up small enough to keep in my laptop backpack and I can plug in the laptop, phone charger, etc... Convenient, small, useful, cheap = 4 Stars.
Just received this item, in about 3 days shipping, and installed it. Right away, I was blown away with the results. My cable right now is split once into a tv, cable modem, and then travels further to another splitter, where it goes into a tv, and the other cable is continued further where it is split for the THIRD time. Obviously, before I got this, the 2 T.V.s which were being used after 3 splits looked terrible, especially the 55 inch'er. With this product, every single channel is crystal clear on every tv. The cable internet works as good as usual as well.I highly recommend this product (but make sure you know what you are looking for before you buy it, because a lot of the reviews that don't like this product were expecting something that this isn't intended for...)
I've been having trouble finding Avery 3297 Dark T-Shirt transfers in any local store. For some peculiar reason Staples and Office Depot carry many packets of the Light fabric transfers, which are worthless (they fall apart after the slightest use and the colors run when washed), but never more than 3 or 4 of the really terrific Dark fabric transfers.I can't give enough praise for these heavier plastic, opaque transfers for dark colors, and use them regardless of the color of fabric. As a military veteran and political activist, I use them for peace rallies and marches, and have made flags, banners, shoulder and cap patches--even an occasional T-shirt! Highly recommend them, but where are they in the stores? Some managers tell me they were cleaned out during the Christmas season, and I now suspect that the recent store stock has been bought up by other political activists getting reading for our rally and march in Washington DC on Jan 27. If you're an activist, think about how YOU can use them.PS: I always hand-wash all my finished products in cool or lukewarm water, and have had no problems with colors running. Just be sure the design is thoroughly ironed on!
I placed my order in the end of July, and now it's September 13.2009 and I haven't received my policy, I written a number of email, they say they are addressing the issue but when i called they had no record of my account. I am very, very disappointed with the whole situation and feel like I lost my money. I don't recommend this product.
This is a review for the Toshiba Satellite M30-SY39. In appearance, it's identical to the M35-S359. But the specs are quite different. It has a PM-1.6 GHz chip instead of 1.4GHz, and has a DVD-RW instead of the DVD/CD-RW.I've had this computer for a month now, and apart from one or two small niggles, I find it a joy to use.PROS:* The screen is AMAZING!!!* I have a lot of files that I need to backup. Previously, I'd use 4 CD-RW disks each time I backed up. It only takes me one DVD-RW now! :)* I recently tested the wireless capability of this computer at a Wi-Fi enabled cafe. It worked flawlessly.* The Microsoft OneNote software that's pre-installed on this computer is very handy. I'm finding it to be a godsend during meetings. I guess it doesn't really have anything to do with Toshiba, but I'm glad they decided to bundle it with this computer, as I doubt I would have purchased it separately.* I have a Pentium IV 2.4GHz desktop with 768 Meg RAM at home. I'm finding that my laptop sometimes &quot;seems&quot; faster than my desktop comp. I'm not sure if this is the case, and I can't be bothered to do benchmarks. :-PCONS:I just have one...the KEYBOARD!!!Whoever designed it should be made to use it for life! :-PI tend to use the right CTRL key a lot, and the fact that it's not there makes my typing life a bit of a chore at times...And why the INS and DEL keys are placed right next to the SPACEBAR is beyond me. Toshiba really should've provided a standard keyboard on this laptop, since there's more than enough space.All in all though, apart from the imaginative keyboard design, I love this laptop, and will enjoy using it for quite some time.Although you people in the US don't have this higher spec model, I'd nonetheless recommend this computer to anyone.
To start off this product is great! When I first got it I installed it into my computer, and started off. It is very easy to use, so you dont have to be an expert. If I would rate this product it would be a solid 5 stars. To sum it up this is a great drive for a resonable price.
I received the item as pictured and everything works as it should. Cheap alternative than buying a new radio system. Well worth the money.
This flash is perfect for one shoot, just point and it will review all the settings in the kodak p880 camera and it make all the adjustment to take the perfect photo. The problem? it uses just 2 batteries and sometimes (depends on the light conditions) it take 10 or 15 sec. to be ready again. It can be no problem if you just take one picture, but if you have to take a "back up" picture to people waiting for your action, maybe is a big time problem.
The product was shipped quickly and came as advertised. I like to do business with this company.
I ordered two of these devices so that the great keyboard I have that is PS/2 would work with my new computer.Neither of them worked.I took them to work with me where we have a large quantity of keyboards to test these with.Same thing.Do not waste any time or money thinking these will work for you.
I had no problem with the feel and action of the ball. My wife on the other hand doesn't like it (she is left-handed). I have very large hands and this is perfect for me.
After being disgusted by how expensive digital camcorders are, I thought I'd give this model a try. I really didn't expect much given the price but I was blown away. I found the sound and color to be quite good, the zoom and autofocus excellent, and an excellent list of features and effects. The camera was very easy to use and even easier to hook up to my vcr (with the included cable). I was also impressed at how fast it charged. All in all, an excellent camera, especially considering the cost.
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.
Works great with my D40. I bought them both with Ameircan Express miles, so that's even better. Love the little speedlight. It is easy to tote around and compact enough that it is almost like a built in. Very cool.
I have been working with computers for over 20 years and have bought and installed many many printers. Never have I spent more than 5 minutes setting up a printer. With HP PSC 1315, however, I spent over an hour pulling my hair out, until I finally gave up and called HP tech support for assistance. My problem with the printer, essentially, was a button panel label sticker, which had to be installed on top of the printer. The quicksheet, which I faithfully followed, had only a vaugue warning that the printer would not work until the label was installed. It did not have a sufficient warning (even in the user manual) that the back of the label has a universal bar code marking which has to be placed over a narrow scanning slot. The only direction the quicksheet, and the manual, gave was to align label straight with the edges. I did this but the scanner is is very fickle, apparently. The "out of toner" and "out of paper" LEDs along with the "copy black" and "copy color" lights kept blinking the whole time until I managed to re-seat the label (after painfully ripping it out from the printer).The HP tech support person was very quick to point out my problem, which seems to indicate the frequency with which this problem occurs with this printer.What was HP thinking? Be warned and be careful!
I did a lot of research on this product before purchasing. I have several Sandisk Compact Flash Cards that work great, so I knew the quality was good from the company already, so I gave them a try and Amazon had it at a great price with Free Shipping.Bottom Line about the M230 (M200 series):The unit is very user friendly and works great. Some positive notes about it are: Affordability, Equalizer, FM Radio (20 Pre-sets), Sound Quality, Firmware Updates, Backlit Screen (nice blue), Uses non-proprietary batteries (big plus in my book), comes with a protective case and arm strap that works. Others have stated the arm band is not any good, but I disaggree totally. I use my unit at the gym several times a week and running on the tread machine, it stays put and never skips a beat (literally). I've never used the recorder, but it is good to have as a memo option if needed on the go. Being I go to the gym regularly, the stopwatch is very handy to have also. The equalizer settings (Rock, Jazz, Classical and Pop) are good right out the box. The unit also gives you the option to manually set the sound which is what I use and improves on the already great sound that the preset equalizer gives. One of the things that really sold me on this unit was that you aren't limited to just one computer to load and delete songs with the unit. I can use any computer with a USB plug (1.1 and 2.0) and add new songs and then instantly play them unlike some other well known named products which must have the same computer to be able to play the song. Another key feature is that it uses a single AAA battery and not a proprietary type or worse an internal type which can't be replaced easily or cheaply. When your internal or proprietary battery runs out of power, that's it. You can't run to the local drugstore and buy some AAA batteries to continue use. The proprietary type must be recharged before reused. I use 900 mA rechargeable AAA batteries. The battery life is about 24-30 hours of continuous operation which is great. A regular Akaline battery in this unit last for 15-19 hours.The only minor issues are that the the supplied USB cable is on the short side (9"). If you do not have a front USB port, this can cause a small problem, however, I am able to use my Canon digital camera cable for the camera and the Sandisk M230 which works prefectly and gives plenty of length. The other small issue is the back light stops operating when the battery reaches 3/4 empty which is really understandable being it takes a lot of power to run a backlit screen. The IPOD Shuffle doesn't even have a screen nor many other features the M230 has. This was a great buy.
I bought this for my digital camera because my other batteries didn't last very long. These work great and last for a long time.
I bought this to use a PC Headset on the Xbox 360. I can talk fine but I can't hear their voice so I have to play them through the headset which is no problem. Let alone that it works perfectly and shipped right on time. Thank you Eforcity!
I use this for my job. I have had wonderful results and NO hiccups or freezing, so it 'is' fast enough and goodness knows we need it! :)Rho
The name pelican speaks for itself. This case rides in the bottom of out boat and keeps several expensive cameras safe and clean.
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.
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 have had this DVD player for more than a year. It has never ever froze or shut itself off on me. It comes with lot's of features and I don't notice anything at all wrong with the picture quality. I noted that one review said it was sluggish when going through menu's. Hadn't noticed that either. It may have something to with the way that person set up his entertainment system. I don't know. We have a digital cable box and our stereo with speakers all hooked up to our television and haven't noticed anything wrong. I think this is a good way to go if you want a quality DVD player.
I wasn't sure and I was uneasy about ordering the LensPEN, but it arrived in a timely manner and it is 100% worth how much I paid for it. It's very portable and easily fits into any pocket in any of my bags I use. It is very simple and works GREAT. I am very pleased with this product and happy I bought it. It also only takes a few seconds to clean my lens now. It's almost fun to use! Haha. I would highly recommend buying the LensPEN for your camera lens.
2nd best iPod I've ever owned. I rate it second due to lack of capacity, but that's what the iPod w/video is for..storing all my stuff. I got this after my 30GB 5Gen iPod died, as a hold over until the news came out this fall about the new lineup of iPods. I must say the sound on the nano almost seems better than the sound on my dead 30GB, and who can complain about the size.It definately took a while to get used to the much smaller scroll wheel and screen, specifically the location of the smaller click wheel in reference to the size of the whole nano.I have a library ~40GB, so having to switch to manually managing my music and deciding every few days/weeks what to take off and put on got kind of old. After hearing of so many issues with the new generation iPod classics, I went to the Apple.com store and bought a refurbished 80GB 5.5gen for a little over $200. I'll keep the nano for the beach, biking, etc, and be able to keep all my music on my 80GB.Overall, a solid 5 star iPod. Especially for people with smaller iTunes library's who don't have to worry about what to put on or take off the iPod nano!
My previous one was broken. And this one is good and easy to use. I can hear it better. I recommend this for people who have medium ears like me.
This is a great hair dryer. Easy to use and store. I don't like cords loose on things and the cord stores in the handle of the dryer with just a press of a button. We had stayed at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington DC and this was the dryer they have in their bathrooms. I liked it so much that I looked on Amazon.com and sure enough I found it and bought it (much cheaper than I thought it would be too). My hair is short and fine but this drys it in half of the time as my old one and gives it lots of volume.
This is a very amazing and durable case. i have had mine for almost a year and it rocks and still looks and feels new. great for ps3/360 games.
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.
I got a black Ipod Nano for Christmas. I was happy to have something to put all my mp3s in, since my old mp3 player was horrible (though understandable, since it was one of the first commercially released players). However, the Ipod has been nothing but a disappointment.Since getting it, it has frozen up 5 times. Also, I've managed to scratch it already simply from keeping it in my pocket. The headphones that it comes with are horrid. They don't fit my ears and always pop out when I'm walking. I live in upstate New York, and it is pretty cold out here. I got the Ipod so that I could listen to music while I walked, since I wanted it for music on the go (who would have thought?). The problem is that the headphones can't handle cold temperatures. Once I get outside, the cord kind of solidifies. Whenever it moves or hits something as I walk (which it does at least once for every stride I take) the sound of the impact travels through the wire and resonates in my ears. It's louder then the music. This makes the mp3 player absolutely useless.Also, Itunes has been substandard. I got a gift card and I went to the store to use it. First, it required my home address, name, and phone number before I could even start picking out songs. This is an internet service that provides downloads. There is absolutely no justification for invading my privacy by demanding to know my address and phone number. They don't need it for anything, besides collecting information on whoever uses their services. I expected better. I was also displeased that their selection was rather poor. There were no Beatles songs at all, and they didn't have the Muse or the Frank Sinatra song that I wanted.All in all, I expected better out of a $200+ dollar product. As it is, I can't recommend this product. There are better, more reliable mp3 players (for instance my roommate's Creative Zen has never broken down on him). Just be careful how you spend your money.
i have tried all type of dvd-r and dvd+r from cheap one's to not so cheap thinking that maybe if i spend a little more that they will work better but i was wrong because i had some cheap one's that done better then some of the top dog then i ran across these and put them to the test and it just smash the other one's so to me these are the best of the best and i will keep getting them until they stop making them being useing them oven ten years now
I purchased the Rebel XT with reservations regarding its plastic body. I was worried about scratches and durability. I've used this camera and find that some of the shots I've taken were far better quality than I've been able to obtain with other digitals, The only exception is my 30 year old Canon SLR. I like the quality, but find that the lenses will cost about the same as the camera. Altogether this is a pretty good camera for the cost. the weight is very light and with some care, this should last quite a few years. This is good for an intermediate user who'd lilke to move from the traditional SLR to the digital. This camera has room for growth.I like it and would recommend it to friends.
What can you say about a cable. It works as advertise. The price was right. So, I've got no complaints.
I've had this product for just over a year now, and it meets all of my expectations. The batteries hold charge for over 3000 pictures with flash in my Pentax K100D dSLR camera and charge up to full in less than 3 hours! Best bang for your buck is this kit! Would recommend to anyone looking for reliable and long lasting batteries for cheap!
Great product. Quality sound, and it functions nicely. Except for the fact that I have an iPod mini. It does not come with an insert for the iPod mini, even though it is compatible. Wha??? So I called customer service, and they said they don't have any in stock, I need to get one from an Apple store. But they discontinued the Mini a while ago, so I'm doubtful that it will be there. Help!
This is a great product. Plug it in and it works. I have created a monster with my husband who is using it on everything in the house from electric blankets to the refrigerator. It is very interesting to see what uses the most electricity (and money!)
This minicam is virtually a camcorder at 1/100 the size! It can be easily concealed for covert surveillance or just used as is. Setup took me about 5 minutes. It came with very easy instructions. I'm now able to record with it on my VCR and watch what's going on with my TV, from quite a ways away. Highly recommended.
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.
This product arrived in a short amount of time and was exactly as pictured. The sound quality is much better than the stock Blaupunkt (alleged) speakers in my car and the amperage handling was compatible with the Sony WX-GT77UI head unit that I installed which pushes 17 watts RMS and 52 watts peak per channel. I installed them in the front doors of a 2004 GTO and didn't really need to cut out the backing cups (as suggested on Crutchfield) after having attached the provided wires first. It was snug but fit fine.
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.
Needed to replace my Pioneer PLA-25 turntable from 1972 to play my vinyl.This turntable works very well for low price and a lot of plastic. It isfully auto with a dampened dust cover and a metal turntable with rubber mat. Be forewarned that RC wires to A/V are short and you may need to have to add extensions. The preamp cannot be turned off either. It soundsgreat and I should be able to replace the needle for under 10 dollars.Has a speed adjust but have not had to use it. Very happy with it.
I like / dislike control works well with everything I programed on it. Just don't like pushing so many buttons. But for $48.00 I'll keep it
This Palm does not come with a docking cradle, which makes HotSync'ing cumbersome. It also prevents integration with add-on devices such as GPS. Not up to Palm's usual standards!
Great product and small enough that it was easy for me to handle by myself.
I sincerely recomend this product because its beatiful and clear sound, its small size and good-looking presence.It works nice, I love the remote control, small but powerful ...It comes with all the accesories offered, the deliver was as promised and, best of all FREE!!
There is nothing out there that is better than this MP3 player. The i-pod doesn't stand a chance, and being a college student I need my music to get through the day and the Zune delivers. I wouldn't recommend anything else. This is actually my second Zune since my first one was stolen! That's how hot it is!
I would highly recommend the Antenna for outdoor use. Indoor use does not work very well. The signal does not bounce as expected and does not appear to help signal strength within a residence. The unit is very directional and does not send a signal very well through normal building construction. You need to mount this unit outside to get best results.
I purchased this unit in white a couple of years ago. It works very will with my iPod when I am on travel or vacation. It works off of 4 AAA batteries. I use rechargeable batteries that easily last a single trip or more. Possibly longer if I used the new Sanfo Eneloop batteries that don't loose a charge in storage as fast.You use the included male to male 1/8" jack cable to connect it to you audio device. I play my iPod in the morning or evening in the hotel room. If you put the iPod to sleep, the unit will go into standby mode to be ready to play audio if you use your iPod as an alarm. The only issue is that the power light flashes in standby mode and it is powerful enough to light up the ceiling of the hotel room.The unit is small enough for your checked bag and load enough to be enjoyable without distributing your neighbors. The unit slides over to cover the speakers when transporting and the cable must to removed to close the lid. The enclosed soft bag holds the speakers and the cable.I like the sound quality and loudness and only knock it down to 4 stars because of the flashing light and the cord storage issue. I would recommend it to anymore that travels and wants to turn any MP3 device into a small stereo.
Wish I had a zero star option.I got the first one shipped and the battery compartmentscrew had a blunt head. Returned it for a new one.Volume control know kept having loose contact and wouldbreak the voice, and had to keep jiggling it.Finally, after 3 months, One day, went dead. No CPRnothing would help. I thought I should give a newbiea try. I am going back to panasonic and the sony's. I knowthey may have issues, or a hickup here and there. But togo totally dead on you.I am amazed Amazon carries this Piece of S***.Save yourself the trouble. Ditch it.Sun
I have owned a Palm IIIx for over a year. I cannot live without it. But, it has it share of problems. Lines have appeared on the screen but were cleared up with a hard reset. I have had to replace the unit once (free of charge). It is fragile. My screen broke (but I have not lost any data) when it hit my cell phone in my purse. I am buying a protector for it. I have it hooked to Aventgo and read the Wall Street Journal and NY Times daily. I recommend it to anyone.
I unpacked this drive, installed the CD software, plugged it in and it's been running like a dream since. Simple and easy, it runs in the background so there's no interference with your work. Make unlimited backups or any number you choose. The software is very flexible and allows easy user changes - for which files to monitor (backup) when, and how often. This is a great drive for home or business. The 120 GB drive might be a bit bulky for some to travel with but, it's advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. This review is for the USB version. I understand that there's a Firewire version and I'm looking forward to trying that one.
I bicycle commute, and with its laptop section this bag suits me nicely. It's a comfortable ride too. I have two other bags, both by Chrome (with their metal buckles which I found annoying). One is too large, and other too small, so my Timbuk2 is just right, and Goldilocks would agree. The fabric is thinner than the more expensive Chrome bags, but it is sufficiently sturdy and light, and well made, so I anticipate no problem with Timbuk2. There are four Velcro tabs, and opening the bag can be a noisy process. I bought some black Velcro strips and cut them to fit the tabs. That means keeping the bag closed for indoor use depends on the plastic fasteners. When secure fastening is called for and the ripping noise is no problem, I simply remove my Velcro strips and throw them into the bag. This is a very good purchase.
If you dont own a plasma this is the one to get. It's definitely affordable and won't break your pockets. Just buy it, you will see what I mean!
I needed two batteries for my Cobra Microtalk Model FRS 110-2MF Walkie Talkies and these batteries work perfectly and charged in the battery charger just like the original batteries. Very happy with the product. Also note that the back side (which isn't shown on the website picture) does have the 2 little button cutouts which the battery charger contacts through the back cover of the walkie talkie. It may be ugly (green vs. the original white) but works perfectly and inexspesive.
Works as expected, very reliable and durable and a must have for those all so popular proprietary Lithium ION batteries that we all have in digital cameras.
it is a good speaker system for the price but the install manual is not user friendly at all. it does not tell you how to take the grill out of the frame. i tried to call tech support and was on wait for 1 hour at which time i hung up. i finally got someone and he made me feel like i was a dummy. you have to pry the grill out he said. why didn't the instuctions tell me that. please fix it for the next customer. thank you.
I'll try not to bore you with a monster paragraph of a review. Here is my summary:I like these things:* It's got a lot of space for music--20GB will hold at least 300 hours of music. An incredibly awesome way to carry around our music collection. My wife, kids and I can organize all our tunes in separate folders. We have created many playlists that allow us more flexibility than ever.* Great price.* No problems with attaching and recognizing the unit with Windows ME or XP. Can't speak for any other OS.* We are also using this unit to transfer our digital pictures while on vacation using the smartmedia adapter. We take tons of pictures and this allows us to dump them and clear the card.* You can, in fact, transfer ALL file types TO and FROM the jukebox. According to a family member who owns the Creative Nomad, the Nomad will not allow you to transfer mp3 files back to a PC, apparently to prevent piracy. I've got to say, I'm a big believer in taking my music anywhere--now I can bring my tunes and drop them off at my work PC easily.* The lcd, although small, is very readable and clearly shows 8 lines of info: {Line 1, set of info icons at top; 2 current folder; 3-7 current songs/subfolders; 8 current setting of the 3 function keys.} There are a half dozen or so pleasant color schemes from which to choose.* Regular firmware updates have been offered by Archos' website. A quick look through the version history shows some great improvements. Firmware is very easy to upgrade--drop one file in the root directory and then go to the setup menu. A lot of the problems noted in the negative reviews here have been resolved by recent firmware versions. I look forward to more updates!* No, it's not as small and sleek as the Ipod, but it will fit in your pocket and the value is enormous.* Sound quality is about what I expected--pretty good.* You can create playlists on the fly--something even the ...Ipod can't do. I was surprised to find that this is a useful feature.* You can queue up a song while the current one is playing. This is very handy.* This uses the same USB plug as our Olympus camera. This is great because we have two computers and we don't have to drag the cable back and forth between the two.* Speaking of cables, get the USB2.0 or firewire cable. Well worth the price in the speed upgrade. We were lucky enough to get a bundle deal that included the USB2.0 cable.Things that annoy me:* A small rubber cozy covers the modular port. As nature goes, I expect to lose this in the next 6 months. Smaller still are the tiny little bracket covers flanking the lcd (for the camera attachment). These things are really stupid. If you don't get the camera, don't ever mess with them.* Unsaved playlist clears if the unit is powered off; auto-power-off occurs by default after a minute to save battery space. Save playlist right after you make it or change the power settings.* Does not recognize winamp m3u playlists. In particular, winamp uses forward slashes and relative folder referencing. In general, as far as I can tell, playlists have to be made in Musicmatch, while connected to the unit as it will properly reference the correct paths to each tune.* Battery life appears shorter than expected, but this is no surprise with the power-demanding lcd.* The microphone embedded in the unit is pretty pathetic. It picks up the sound of pushing the buttons and not ambient voices.It's very simple. All in all, the positives outweigh the negatives. I'm very satisfied.
The Olympus DS-20 digital voice recorder is excellent! It was easy to begin using and the instructions were clear. I like the ability to download and upload from the computer with the very easy to use and install USB port & chord. I wish it had rechargeable batteries and an A/C adapter in the package, but it is great nevertheless.
Great sound in a compact package. Extremely happy with this product. Clarity super !
I suppose the camera is fine enough for a non-camera nerd, but for me, I felt the quality just wasn't there compared to other Samsung products I own. The bulge on the side of the lens is very big and the pictures on the internet don't really show that. Take my advice and if you are planning on buying this, go to an actual store and check it out in real life. I ended up sending it back without even trying it out because I was so unimpressed with the shape and size.
The iGroove not only looks great but the sound is awesome.
I have been using Klipsch speakers since 1985. The Cornwall III's are some of the best speakers out there. They are meant for the serious listener, have a good size and weight, necessary for their efficiency and staging.Folks, I have owned speakers much more expensive and I still come back to the Cornwalls. They are balanced, clean and will let you hear every note and nuance in your music. If you own a good turntable, then your vinyl will take on a new life.One of the best attributes about the Heritage line is that they sound good at any volume. Many speakers need some juice to get them to sing. Not the case with the Cornwall's. They are still able to give you a full sound-stage without having to blow your hair back. In converse, if you want to have your Rockin' moment, then be prepared for some serious volume. Their efficiency allows them to be run on modest amplification, thus you don't have to break the bank with a monster amp.If the Cornwall has any drawback, it would be it's size. They are not small or light. They are a functional piece of furniture. So, pick your finish, make the room and prepare yourself for some serious sound quality.
I bought this keyboard off a friend for half the price here. I ended up being very satisfied with the product.The keyboard has a nice feel and is pretty quiet. I like the option of three tilt settings. Nothing really wrong with the keyboard.The mouse is very nice. Tracks easily on most surfaces and feels really sturdy. My only problem was the middle-click takes a little more pressure to register.Also the software it came with is really useful.
This is the best thing I have ever bought... it works great and it makes you so available to do other things while talking over the phone. It works great and you can hear and people can hear you very well..
This camera is not remotely worth the money. Most pictures are blurry, washed out, or dark. The software crashes on WinXP Pro. My old 1.3M Olympus was heavy, slow and a battery drinker but it had great usability, optics and nice pics. This DXG is small, light, and the LCD looks great but what good is all that when it can't take a decent picture?
I have two computers on different ends of my house and needed to share a broadband connection. I choose this product because it includes everything that you will need to set it up.Installation was fairly easy. I gave only 4 stars because when I installed the base station it did not detect my broadband connection. Luckily I read a review that said to download the updated firmware before trying to install the base station. Make sure to download the firmware before installing the base station. If the base station does not detect your internet connection, finish the install and then update the firmware. This will save you some time.I have had the wireless networking kit for about a month now and have had no problems. The network is much faster then the broadband connection so I don't notice any difference in speed on the internet with either computer.Overall a great product for someone with little to no networking knowledge.
I bought two of these for a super-low-budget build for my commuter vehicle. I have them in a sealed box with 1.25cf each and hooked up to a Boss AR1500M amp. It took a little tweaking to get them to sound okay, and it seems like they are also sounding a lot better after a little break-in time. The amp I bought was very cheap, so I didn't expect too much, but these subs move pretty well for the limited watts they're getting. I think in a bigger box (2cf per sub) and a more powerful amp, they'd probably do a lot better. The quality is very good for the price, and overall I'm pretty happy. My only complaint is that they tend to sound a little muddy and they prefer the upper end of the subwoofer frequency spectrum, but that probably has a lot to do with my cheap prefab box and low wattage amp. All in all, a good buy.
The Nomad is just amazing. I bought 3 days ago, and the thing operates like a dream. The software can be a little confusing if you've never used it, but it really isn't bad at all. I'll get straight to it and list the pros and cons as I've noticed them.-PROS-amazing price.-GREAT sound quality-reasonably easy to use software-easy to use menus, even though they are a little longg-reat features on the player- equalizer, EAX, screensaver, clock, find, etc.-comes with a spiffy leather case-owner changeable battery-CONS-a little large, but still fairly small-at first, the interface (controls) is a little awkward, but you soon get used to it-DO NOT trust the belt clip on the case-no firewire portI wouldn't have bought anything else now that I've used this. I was going to buy an Ipod when I first decided to get a harddrive player. Before I had a Samsung Y-P35, and a Creative Labs Muvo Micro 512, both excellent products. However, I decided to get the Nomad because of the price difference. (I'm a fifteen year old on a tight budget)If you want the prettiest player on the market, and you want to pay the price, get an Ipod. If you want to save some cash and get something a little less atractive and larger, get the Nomad. It's a little larger, but not enough to make a difference, and while it is slick lookin' with it's aluminum case, it's not as pretty as the Ipod. However, I've listened to my friend's Ipod, and both of us aree they have the same quality of sound. There you go.
Attractive looking, feature-laden GPS at almost half the price of my Nuvi 360. No Bluetooth, but has a built-in camera for saving favorite locations.The interface is not as user-friendly as the Nuvi but contains more detail. You can set up multi-stop trips and it shows house numbers while driving down the street.Also considered the Magellan 2000 (no Canada maps) and TomTom One (pricier, somewhat outdated maps and POIs).Highly recommended!
Great product and easy installation. just plugged it in and it works. I only use the SD slot but I'm sure the others work just fine.
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.
Don't know how much can be said about an SD Card except it arrived quickly and held 845 pics of good quality.
This mouse is perfect. Plenty of programmable buttons, a scroll wheel that doesn't skip, strong signal strength... I can't understand why Logitech stopped making this. It would have made more sense if instead they made all of their other models more like this one. I bought a few of these once I heard they were discontinuing it, so I should be okay for at least another 10 years. Yes that's crazy, but it really is that good.
As the advertising says, this flexible reflector is a basic necessity for any serious photographer. I like the fact that I didn't have to pull the pieces together, but ordered the kit. The supplier had it there before promised and I've found the equipment simple to use and good quality.
I wanted something that could zoom and this was in my price range. Well it looked and was cheap. Plus made a nosie the hole time and the pic was just bad!!! Spend the extra $$ and get a good one. You can get some under 100.00 but no zoom. I did that =]
A bit bulky but works wonderfully! Different brush options come in handy and yield different results. I'm very pleased with this product.
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.
Spot on especially when you are going far and in remote areas like country roads.
well i use this on a few night time things as well doing some paranormal investigations it lights the area up quite well and gets the job done i may have to order a another in the future i would recommend this!did a good job though!
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!
One call to ATTBroadband f/k/a MediaOne and a fifteen minute wait was all it took to switch from a server/computer to this hub. I replaced my wingate software with this router (and an existing hub) and noticed an immediate speed increase in internet. It also eliminated some quirky behaviour (screen saver always ran slow on wingate!?!). The techs at ATTBroadband know about the product and even helped me find the correct IP address. Hook it up first, read the manual only if you have to. Have fun.
I bought these headphones because I live with many other people, and sometimes it is nice to block out the noise. The noise canceling works great, often I dont know someone has entered my room until they are right next to me. I have also used these for airplanes a couple of times, and they will drown out a lot of the noise, but not all of it. Great value though!
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.
Great size, easy to use...only worked for a few weeks. I bought it to use in my baby's room, and this has a repeat function which is what I was looking for. First, it started skipping,then it would stop completely and give an error message (it didn't come with a manual, so I didn't know what it meant). Then, it died. Piece of crap. I returned it for a refund.
The camera works well for images and even video, keeping in mind that it requires a lot of light (normal). The microphone stopped working shortly after I got it, and it might be because I plugged an external microphone into the PC. In any case, the 'built-in' mic hasn't worked since, although it was convenient at first.My main annoyance is the camera sits on a tiny pivoting ball, and it's hard to keep it in the desired position since the cord at the back weighs it down. It's actually fallen off several times.
This is exactly what I wanted. I purchased it to play CD's for my baby & it was important to have this w/ the AC adapter and run on batteries too. Its actually pretty hard to find a box like this to do both. Im glad I got this. The radio has pretty good reception and to tell you the truth, its pretty loud. I was reading some people were disappointed in the sound, but its really clear!!
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.
I have spent about a month and taken about two hundred pictures with this camera. I was wary about it after reading the reviews below, especially related to the graininess comments. I spent a year or so as a photography major in college, so I know a thing or two about photography. If I found these problems, I had planned on selling it on eBay soon while the prices were still close to retail.I purchased this camera because I often don't take my other digital camera (Canon G4)with me due to it's size and the fact I'm worried about damaging it while traveling. I do end up taking the Sony as it is small enough to put in my pocket or in a hip case.I am happy to say that I have not experienced any problems with graininess, outside of the normal circumstances when graininess is a problem (not enough light). I shot in a number of settings, indoor and out, etc. and did not have any problems with graininess. In fact, the tiny flash on the camera puts out a surprising amount of light when needed. I shot a picture of my cat in an almost completely dark room, and it lit up the whole room (granted, it was a fairly small bedroom).I just received my first set of prints back. I chose to have some prints done in 5x7 to test the graininess, and there was not sign of any. The prints looked great. I purchased a 128MB card for it, and it holds well over 200 pictures at the 2M (larger) size. I'd say based upon some of the comments made, a little knowledge of how to edit (size, dpi, etc.) digital pictures would go a long way.Not to say that this camera doesn't have some downsides, it does. However, if you want a small camera that you will take with you because of it's size that takes fairly good pictures, this is the camera for you.
It's ok,meets our expectations,and does is job the way it as to be.We just have to know how to use it under light conditions.
Installed on a Via 133 chipset, Win2K + NVIDIA GeForce4 (very common I would think) machine. Things started poorly with the installer not getting the language correct (even though I certainly tried to pick English). Somehow I got through that and got an analog capture to work. During both edit and movie create the machine would consistently reboot; even after upgrading to the latest drivers. Inexplicably my CD-ROM drive will now no longer work (registry corrupted it says) even after removing the card and its software.I can see how this product might be interesting to someone who gets lucky and the installation works cleanly and/or who has the perfect machine (i.e. the handful it seems Pinnacle must have been limited to testing). However this makes the second overly buggy Pinnacle product I've attempted to use. DC10Plus was the other and I've still not forgiven Pinnacle not writing Win2K drivers for that.Probably a great piece of hardware... but I'll never know because it appears the software is buggy junk.
My only complaint about this unit is that the doors are a little difficult to line up. The door hinge screws are real small and the holes that you screw them into are kind of tight. I used a small, phillip-end, jeweler's screw driver, but I also ended up reaming the hole with a small drill bit so that the screw can go in easier. I recommend a good, sure-grip screwdriver with a small phillip bit to do the job. Also, when I finished assembly, the doors had a tendency to scrape against the bottom of the cabinet stand. I suppose that problem could have been avoided if I had lined up the doors better, but what is an amateur builder to do?Overall, I am satisfied with the unit despite some minor, construction flaws that could have been avoided with better tools and a better builder. The unit is very attractive looking as I prefer the media storage units with doors rather than the open racks. I highly recommend anchoring the unit to the wall for safety reasons. When the unit is full of DVD's and/or CD's it can tip over very easily.
I use this product everyday in the gym. It works great and helps to keep my old school shuffle ready for use. The control outline starts to fade, but the shuffle controls are simple and you can feel them through the case. The product does absorb sweat, but it's easy to clean (soap and warm water).
This screen is great.Very easy to install, it took my husband and I about 25 minutes to get the screen put together. It's up in our theater room and one of the best purchases we made for our theater! We highly recommend!
purchased as part of upgrade with new modem. setup was a snap security setting were relatively easy to do. wireless range is much better than product I replaced, which was still working but was 10 years old.good choice great price
Frankly I am upset. I just purchased these and tried to change the foam on the ear buds. They do not come off. I followed the instructions and all I got was a cracking sound from the body of one of the buds. Sure they have great sound, but if you can not change the sleeve, what is the point of it comming with a nice little selection of ear pieces?
After weeks of moving these things around, new cables, etc. etc. the audio still drops out frequently. They are only 8 feet between the transmitter and receiver. Still bad even when my wireless network is turned off! Very frustrating. And I'm not exactly a novice either... Have been a broadcast engineer for years, and I know my audio and RF techniques and theory well. Creative seems to be no help at all, but I am still trying to get someone to let me return them.
I have purchased a dozen for friends. They are always sold out or hard to find. Different parts if the room will get different signal, so move it around to get the best reception. Will not work if a mountain or meatal building is in the way.
First off, I am no stranger to PalmOS devices, I am/was a loyal Handspring PDA user owning both a Visor Deluxe and Visor Prism.I decided it was time to make the jump to an OS5 device, and being dissapointed that the only Handspring device was going to be the Treo 600 (I don't need a "smartphone") Palm was the next logical choice. I saw the Zire 21 and 71, but I don't particularly care for the Zire/Zire 21 styling and plus they are gray scale devices (after being spoiled by the Prism, I wasn't going back to gray scale). I originally wanted to get the Tungsten T, but since Palm came out with the newer ones, they've effectively killed the T. The Zire 71, while cool in concept was overpriced for me. (Sorry, I'm not paying $300 for a PDA)I didn't need a built in digital camera either.I've owned the Tungsten E for about a week now, and it works as advertised and is very snappy in operation too!I've read other reviews where people have complained about it not having a cradle etc. For me, it's thank god! I like that the E has a usb port on it for hotsync. This is the way it should be in my opinion. Adds the possibility of other perhipherals for it, as well as plugging it into other usb devices besides a PC/Mac host computer.The display is sharp and the colors are rich. It is more than up to the task of playing mp3's (Real Player is junk tho, I'd look at AeroPlayer, if you want a nice audio player for the E)Beware though, if you've used your OS3/4 Palm compatible to play games, some will work correctly, others won't!!! (I had Tetris, a blackjack game and a couple others, and Tetris works fine, the others - well..)As for not having built-in bluetooth... Yes, it would have been nice if it were but it didn't deter me from picking the E up.I am waiting on a suitable SD bluetooth card that will work with the E (or WiFi SD card, which ever one is the least expensive solution)Battery life is super as well, although if you are going to play mp3's or other media, it will drain a lot faster. (That's normal with most handheld devices)Great job and my compliments to Palm for offering an affordable and capable handheld.
There are two big problems with this device.1) Weak signal strength - you have to live in an area where there is a large empty section on the FM band to use this. Any signal at all, even from a station 200 kHz away will completely overpower this device. If you live in an area, like I do, where there are a lot of radio stations, this won't work. If you take long trips, you will constantly be changing frequency to try to hear the music.2) Low modulation index - the modulation is so low on this device that you will have to turn your radio up to a very high volume level just to hear your music, to the point where the background hiss will be almost as loud as your music. My radio has a digital volume control. For a normal radio station, I run it at about 8 to 10. With the DLO Transdock Micro, I have to turn it up to about 25 or 30 just to hear the music, and at that level there is a constant hiss that is almost as loud as the music.If all of that were not bad enough, my DLO Transdock Micro just failed this weekend while I was on a road trip. Six hours in the car, ready to listen to my music, plugged it in and the unit turned on for a second, then when dead. Checked the fuse, it was fine. Replaced the fuse anyway, still nothing. I have used it sparingly since I bought it, it probably has not been on for more than 30 or 40 hours total, and it is dead.I wish I could give this thing a half-star, but 1 star is as low at it will go. Don't waste your money on this thing.
I am 20 years old now, but I have read almost all of Beverly Cleary's books and enjoyed them all. The first one that I read was Dear Mr. Henshaw and it was read aloud to the class when I was in 3rd grade. I was hooked. I recommend her books to all ages. I have read all the Ramona and Mouse on a Motorcycle series as well as Henry Huggins.
I purchased this wireless router so I can use my laptop downstairs and the opposite side of the house from the router.It doesn't have any stronger of a signal than the cheap wireless router I was using. So for going the distance it isn't very good. Seems it goes up to 30 or so feet then looses signal.
The Zune Rocks it's so much better than Ipod Video. The software on the computer takes some getting used to, but after a day or two it's easy to get the hang of. The Firmware on the Zune itself is amazing,and totally blows Ipods user interface a way. ZUNE ROCKS!!!
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
I'm very satisfied with the product, the quality and the price.Also, the shipping was on time.Would hihgly recommend , the product and the source where it came from.
updates from linksys breaks the device and removes features i am not using it anymore, it also generally performs a lot slower than the bandwidth attached to it
I purchased this camera in August 2002 as my first foray into the world of digital photography and have used it a lot since. Overall I have been very pleased. It feels comfortable in the hand and takes extremely clear pictures with good color balance. I have taken pictures in environments ranging from the beach at mid-day to the top of the Empire State building at night and the camera managed well in all cases, though as with any camera, camera-shake at night is a problem and you might want to consider using a tripod. The only time I have had any problem with quality is when taking pictures in low light in a restaurant when speckling noise became an issue. Overall this is a very good and functional little camera which takes excellent pictures, gives you quite a bit of manual control if you want it, but takes very good "snaps" automatically if you don't. I take it everywhere and since each shot is essentially free, take far more photos than I would have done with a conventional camera. I would now not be parted with it.However, while generally very satisfied, I do have some complaints as follows: 1) The lens cap falls off FAR too easily. You have to be really careful when putting the camera into a bag or the lens cap will definitely be dangling on its string. 2) The on-off / mode-selector dial can very easily be knocked from the Off position when handling / storing the camera. This turns the camera on in one mode or another, which is annoying. If you don't notice this has happened, the convenient auto timeout will save your batteries but it would be better if the dial offered more resistance when in the Off position. 3) The zoom control is somewhat unresponsive making it very difficult or even impossible to accurately zoom by a small amount. You have to nudge the control very briefly and then wait for the lens to catch up with the requested tiny adjustment. It's very counter intuitive. Zooming from one extreme to another is easy but minor adjustments are something of a practiced art. So for occasions that need rapid shooting, you may find this frustrating.I have found that a 3x zoom is somewhat inadequate for anything other than generally modifying the framing and composition of the picture. Forget any hopes of sneaking up on wildlife or people, since for that you will need 7x or more and this camera is just not going to deliver. Frustrating but not a fault. You can see upfront what you are buying and if 3x is OK for you, then go ahead, if not, spend more money and get a more powerful zoom on a different camera. This is the issue more than any other that is making me think of trading up for a different camera. Too often, I just cannot get the telephoto shots I can see presented in front of me.The Camedia software shipped with the camera is very good and I use it a lot in "slideshow" mode to view all my pictures. However, now that I have about 1000 pictures in one directory, it is apt to crash at startup if I do not allow it sufficient time to scan all the images before scrolling through the list of thumbnails. Irritating but not a major problem. The USB interface works like it is supposed to with Win2000. No problem, it does what it says on the box. Fast and error free.All in all, a very nice little camera at a reasonable price. The bottom line has to be good pictures and this camera definitely delivers. If it had a longer lens and got the few niggles ironed out, this could be close to being my ideal camera.
Though the 8220e External USB is not a very fast writer compared to famous yamaha etc but one thing is very nice that it is really a true portable USB Writer .I can use it in my office in any computer as I can plug it externally . So you dont have to face difficulty to install SCSI( SCSI installation is a nightmare ) or a IDE writer . Just plug it in the USB port and the WIN 98 ( Alert it does not support WIN 95 or NT ) do the rest . I really recommend it for people who dont like the installation hassle rather like a simple portable drive. I bought it for SONY VAIO PCG-F801 Laptop ( WIN-98 ) and it worked fine . I am happy with its performance . Only negative point I found is that it does not support WIN95 or WIN NT or Mac . I have a iMac but I cant use it . I think HP should come out with a Mac driver . So buy it if you have a USB PORT + WIN-98 and if you like a true portable drive .
I started using this right away. It's easy to use, the instructions are right on the back. 1) Brush away any particles with the brush. 2) Wipe the lens with the lens cleaning tip in circular motions.I could see the smudges being wiped away as I cleaned and the resulting lens is completely clean and without any smudges! I have no idea how I ever could have lived without this lens pen! It's inexpensive and a must for anyone with cameras or binoculars. A total 5 stars!
The tripod is a bit heavy, but I knew that going in. Dual handles is cool. Movement of the fluid head is great for this price range. Just one problem. The camera plate (often referred to as the sled) is almost impossible to lock with a camera on it because the metal bracket that the screw on the side tightens (to lock the plate into place) malfunctions. Strangely enough, it's harder to explain than it should be. Lets just say, short of filing the edge of the cameraplate or cutting a new sled tightening screw size, securing the camera in place on the tripod is almost impossible. I have tripods at several ranges above and below this one, but this is the first that fails to function on the most basic level. A pity too, because as I said before the fluid head has great motion and spring.
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.
Ive had the DLO zune case for a month now and i have no complaints. It looks awesome and does a great job of protecting my zune. I cant imagine theres a better looking case out there.
Just returned from three weeks travel with the Kata W-92 Waist Pack as my only camera bag. This Kata product is built like a tank. Very sturdy and completely protective of the camera. I carried the Olympus E-510 with the Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 attached most of the time. I also carried the Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens in one of the side pockets and a water bottle in the other. In the main compartment I also carried three spare batteries, an iPod Nanon an iPod classic, a flash and my cell phone. In the velcro pocket in the lid I carried several spare memory cards and cables. All of these items were safe and secure in the waist pack. I varied my method of carrying it from waist to shoulder depending on the circumstances and it was equally convenient either way. I never felt that I was ever in danger of losing my camera because of the design which has the zipper at the back of the pack, in other words closest to the body.That said I have to say that for me, given my petite stature, the pack was bulky and awkward in tight places such as train and plane aisles, one time causing me to be pushed and pulled by a a commute crowd resulting in the loss of one of my favorite earrings. This awkwardness, and the fact that it is quite heavy when loaded with a camera and accessories makes me think it is more suitable for the great outdoors rather than urban sightseeing.I'm giving it 5 stars because of the quality of the pack and because most adults are larger than me and wouldn't encounter the same problems.
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 own the TV for half a year now. It is great. The picture is very clear with HD Channel.
This bag is very small. My Canon 20D fits nicely with a small lens, but you cannot fit more than one lens with the camera body. We kept the bag for informal use when we only need the body and one lens to avoid always having to carry a bulky bag.
This is one of the best hair dryers I have found for the money I spent. I have pretty thick hair and this hair dryer does a great job of getting my hair dry FAST without making me feel like I'm scorching my head.Excellent investment if you're like me: likes to dry her hair, doesn't like to burn her head.
Perfect for my 2010 Honda Pilot install. These cables run from my Kenwood receiver to my JL audio 900/5. I get no distortion or road noise. Just high quality music. I would recommend these cables to anyone. And the price was right also.
First the one good part: There's some nice quality when you watch TV, and it goes great with surround sound.Now the bad parts.First, the screen scratches VERY easily. By two months it was almost impossible to even look at the screen without staring at these white little smudges.This TV worked fine for about six months. I was watching TV one night and I got this warning message that went something like "please replace lamp." I figured I had some time to order a new lamp because your TV lamp is supposed to last for 6000 hours, and once you get this message you have 1000 more hours to enjoy your TV and then it goes blank and you need a new lamp. At first I was confused because I certainly didn't use my TV for 5000 hours since I got it, so I shouldn't have been getting this warning.Two hours after I got this warning my screen went blank.Usually, when you turn on the TV a little orange light goes on, which turns to green when the screen goes on. It was now flashing red. The TV wouldn't turn on. I realized something was wrong with the TV since it only gave me 2 out of the 1000 more hours it was supposed to give me.I contacted Philips and ordered a new lamp. They said it was going to be delivered in about a week. I was leaving for Italy in a couple days for a week's vacation, so I figured my new lamp would be waiting for me when I get back.It wasn't. So I called up customer service and asked them where my lamp was. They told me--"It's on back order! No one told you? Oh, I'm so sorry!"So, my new lamp was on back order and I was stuck without a TV. They said allow one more week for shipping.I waited a week and a couple days, and my lamp still wasn't delivered. So I called up customer service again and they told me it was still on back order.After a month of it being on back order I requested to talk to the executive level of customer service. The more high-authority workers told me if my lamp is on back order for 20 days or more, I could request a total refund of my crappy hi-definition TV. (I was on vacation a lot so I was told this when I got back) And that's just what I did.A day after they confirmed my refund, my TV magically started working again.It was very confusing, and I can't figure out why it suddenly started to work after one month of it not working.Philips is still going to pick up my TV and give me a refund, because I'm NOT keeping this TV.I used a tape measure to measure my TV room and this time I'm going to get a nice 100 inch TV that doesn't have the name PHILIPS on it.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. IN THE WORDS OF MY TV, CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.UPDATED October 6, 2005--I do not have this 44 inch TV. I have the EXACT same model in a 63 inch version.
I didn't need to install any software that came with it or download any from the manufacture site.I'm running Windows 7 Pro 64bit and it was using the driver downloaded previously from Microsoft Update "Atheros."I ran it on an XP machine and with manufacture driver/setup, and it was pretty easy from last I remembered.Runs great.The Range is 'Ehhh.' Still OK though.Runs HOT, as in it gets pretty hot itself. (maybe it's just mine)Price for it was ok. I will buy it again if the price goes to at least $12. I bought it as $19.95 with the free 2-day shipping. Will be looking out for others with low cost, range and wireless-N.
Ease to install, ease to use. Just plug and play. Works with every Blutooth device.
I'm using it now and am very pleased for the price! HIghly recommend this one ;-)
Finally a high capacity storage device at a reasonable price that can withstand some abuse and looks nice as well. I have been eying this one for a while. Those who complain about the clip scratching the unit never bothered to try to slide it on - it does so easily. The capless cover is a delight as with the lesser 1 gig plastic model I also have. Read/write time is extremely fast.The only bad thing I can say about it is the clip on the lanyard. Although metal instead of plastic, it is tiny and takes two hands to open it. It is not quick-release by any means. No big deal though. The included software package can be toggled on/off and is highly customizable. Nice - all in all. I'll buy the 4 gig most likely when it comes out.
I bought my 40 GB Jukebox in 2005 while still working full-time. I originally planned to buy an Apple Ipod, but this 40GB model was almost $200 less than the Ipod equivalent. I didn't have much use for the software, but found I could drag and drop newly loaded CDs from my computer to the player without any problems. I also retired in late 2005 and promptly 'put the player' on a shelf.In 2007, I found a part-time job where you could actually use MP3 players whle you worked. I thought that I'd have to purchase a new battery, but it was a lithium and charged right up. I've been using it 5 days a week ever since without a problem. It currently has 141 CDs loaded with room for more. I use 'Play Any Track' so that I can randomly listen to Rock, Jazz, R&B; and Classical during the day.
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.
I'm not an audiophile so I'm not an expert in stereos and headphones etc but I do know that I just don't like these headphones! The sound level is terrible and flucuates and sometimes even loses sound altogether. I got these headphones about 4 or 5 years ago and had problems with them after only a short period of time and it is quite possible that Sony has worked out and fixed all of the problems with them but I'm not going to blow my hard earned cash on buying a new pair just to find out if they worked out the bugs or not and from my own personal experience I can tell ya that I have been very disppointed with these headphones and that I get better sound through my little Sony Walkman earphones and no I don't use these big headphones with my little Sony walkman, I use them with my sterio and my CD boom box only!
This product operates as advertised. Installation of the software use of the adapter is a snap. I only give it four stars because I've yet to test it in a long range situation.
The Coby CA-745 broke the first time I used the feature that allows you to plug a dc adapter into it.
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.
Honestly, I avoid Belkin whenever I can, and I dislike pretty much all of their products, except this one. This is an excellent USB hub - one of the very few that can really, truly handle multiple high-bandwidth devices on a single hub. It works well, and it has lasted quite a while for me. Highly recommended.
I've been working with an installer and he told me to look for ceiling speakers. I love being able to read the reviews on Amazon! It helped me choose this one. The sound is beautiful and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
I've owned this scanner for several years. I did quite a bit of research when I purchased it and felt that it was the best value for the money at the time. I'm not aware of any new negative scanners coming onto the market in the past few years that would change that assessment.I also have anEpson Perfection V500 Photo Scannerwhich I use for large format negatives. I've tried it for 35mm and I can tell you that the Nikon delivers superior results - no question.I scan color slides as well as color & b+w negatives. The results are good with all of them. The scans are not as good as professional drum scans, but from a cost-per-scan standpoint this is the way to go. The main difference is edge focus which isn't perfect with the Nikon.For my old 35mm color negs (which are generally from an old point and shoot) this scanner (along with the NikonScan software) does a great job. The software dust removal does a great job as well.For my fine art 35mm b+w negatives it delivers good quality, high resolution scans. The dust removal software doesn't work on B+w however, so there's always some post clean-up involved.I'm a Mac user and I have to warn you all that Nikon's included software just doesn't work on an Intel Mac. They seem completely uninterested in helping their Mac users and I have found the whole situation quite frustrating. However, I have had good, consistent success running NikonScan on Windows via Parallels. It seems crazy but it works pretty well. Sure it's inconvenient but after all the crashing in OSX I just gave up.Nikon's support sucks so pray that you don't have a problem. I did and it took forever to get it handled. Still, since then my scanner has worked like a trooper.I've demo'd other plugins like Silverfast but I don't like them very much so I use NikonScan in Windows.I've often considered selling this scanner and getting something else, but I haven't found a better tool in this price range.
Bought this because the firewire ports on my G4 powerbook got burned out. Just plugged it in and it worked. No drivers needed. Connected 4 drives simultaneously and all worked fine. Transfer rates were on par with the built-in firewire ports. Good price and works well. Highly recommend if you need extra ports on a G4 powerbook or yours are burned out.
Shouldn't have gone cheap with this...I have a Hyundai Sonata 2002 and it does NOT work AT ALL...thanks for nothing
I have been using this router for about 2 years now, since October 2008. It seems that with every firmware release the router gets better & better. Good range & speed. I highly recommend.
I just received my Digital Concepts Lens Adapter, I have the Canon S5 IS. The lens cap that comes standard with this otherwise great camera was simply driving me crazy! Darn thing kept popping off constantly. This Lens Adapter, other than looking like an absolutely great part of the camera, also allows for a new/firmer Canon lens cap (with eyelet and string) to be put on the Apapter (58mm)... one that is totally secure ... and problem solved! I put a 58mm UV filter on the lens adapter, and we are in total business. FINALLY: That initial lens cap was designed to pop off if you powered up the lens to take pictures (so you wouldn't mess up the lens motor). Unfortunately, as you well know, it pops off if you breathe in its direction. The Lens Adapter extends just a bit past the extended lens, so there is no accidental "crash." If you are going wild over that initial Canon lens cap, BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
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.
I have owned the Harman Kardon GPS-500 since April and I am submitting this review after owning it for one month. I have not owned another portable GPS unit, so the only thing I can compare it to is the OEM Navigation system in my Toyota Matrix. The boot up time and the unit's ability to lock onto a satellite signal is pretty quick. The screen resolution is sharp and bright, you can still see the screen even with the sun shining on it. The mounting system is the BEST, no shaking and it doesn't fall off. The speaker and sound quality is great, even at highway speeds with the windows open. I use a cassette tape audio adapater & connect the audio auxillary port on the unit, enabling me to hear it over my car's stereo system. It accepts up to 4GB SD Memory, not the High speed memory, only standard memory. I have loaded MP3 files and they sound great, I have also loaded WMV files and converted DVD movies to WMV to watch movies from the unit. Finding addresses and POI is extremely easy to use, very intuitive menus and on screen buttons. Following the navigation screen and the text to voice is easy and accurate, the voice is very clear. The downside is that if you are at a current location and you want to "MARK" it on your GPS map and save the location, there is no easy way to do this. You have to go through the task of touching the screen, getting an exact address location, then go to "Plan a Trip" mode, type in the address and then save it. On my OEM Toyota Matrix unit, you simply pressed one button, and it would ask "Mark Point" and then I can save and name the marked point and the unit would autopopulate all of the address information. I went to Harman Kardon's website, no customer support phone number listed. I wrote them 3 emails asking them questions about this feature, plus using standard SD Memory card and asking them about how to create "playlists" for the MP3 player function. I got ZERO responses from them, TERRIBLE CUSTOMER support.Overall, if you are looking for something that is simple and easy to use, has the functionality and convenience to play MP3 and WMV videos and you have no special issues or request for customer support, then this unit is for you. I would rank this as an easy to use unit, small, with a clean look, exceptional display resolution and clear loud audio. Downside is support, I am not looking forward to the day I have a problem with the unit or if I need to upgrade the maps in the unit. It also doesn't have any special mapping features like marking current points and saving them or real time traffic monitoring.
This looks awesome with my 13" Macbook Air on my desk next to my iMac. The finish is almost identical to the brushed metal of the Macbook and Apple wireless keyboard/trackpad. The footprint is similar to the iMac's base but slightly larger. The stand is heavy and solid enough with rubber feet and rubber pads on top to keep everything in place. Love this stand!!!
Bought it to play a CD over a PA system during a skit. Worked like a charm.
So I've recently received my Panasonic RP-HT21 Headphones, and I've gotta say, I'm impressed! Cheap headphones have come a long way, but these really do take the cake. I've had dozens of headphones in my life, and working in the video production field, I've used some really pricey ones (don't get me wrong, there's a big difference between this type of headphone and high-quality monitor headphones).These are the perfect music/leisure headphones. They have great sound, but the surprising part is how much bass these things put out! It's like having a sub right next to your ear! However, I will point out, these things do put out a little too much bass to be accurate right off the bat, but an EQ can fix that if you prefer a more "harmonious" sound; if you like your bass, then you won't have to do a thing. The overall sound output is pretty decent: lows, mids, highs, they're all there. Now, these are cheap so accuracy is a different story (these are slightly muddy compared to more expensive headphones), but like I said, these are leisure headphones, which work excellent for listening to rock/pop/rap, etc. Unless you plan on dishing out $40+, you won't find anything better, and those still might not be great for music listening, since you kinda want that accentuated bass/booming tone for most music (or at least I do).So, these are cheap headphones, don't expect them to last forever, but if taken care of, there's nothing mechanically flawed in the pair. This is the old-school defacto design, and it kinda makes me laugh to see we've moved away from this design for buds (which, at least they have improved, but still don't compare). Since these aren't buds or noise canceling, others will be able to hear your music at higher volumes, but it really isn't that bad, since these have "ports" I figured it might be louder externally than it actually is.I believe another reviewer pointed this out already, but the title is misleading, the port is merely referring to a literal "port" or hole, so that bass can be amplified in the compact design; there aren't like extra plugs or anything wacky on these headphones, just the normal 3.5mm headphones jack. The packaging doesn't even have any mention of the port, which I'm assuming they removed due to confusion; I only knew what XBS was because they used to have it slapped on their products. Also, the cord is 4.5ft in case you wanted to know, I couldn't find that anywhere on Amazon, had to go to another site to find that out; that length is perfect for me, since they are plugged into the front audio jack on a PC sitting on the floor. My previous iPod buds were 3ft and I had to tilt my head to use them.So, all in all, you should buy these. I'm glad I bought them, may buy half a dozen more to be honest, I really enjoy these little headphones!
I have just upgraded to the Tunsten E from a Palm Vx. I for one love its size, the clarity of the screen, the updated calender (especially the month view feature where you can color code the type of event, so that you don't have to open each entry to see what is there) , the notepad. I am delighted to pay this price, as this is a no nonsense Palm with extra features, but no camera ( I'd rather carry around a decent one like the Canon s400) and no crade to carry around! The Hot sync feature works with just a cable connected to a USB slot on your computer. Why does anyone really want a cradle? It is just more clutter on your desk! Great job, Palm. I am delighted.
A few months ago I noticed this small laser printer for sale at Best Buy (...). Needing a printer and liking the price, I purchased the printer. I have not regretted that decision since.The original "starter cartridge" printed envelopes very faintly and ran out of toner at 500 pages instead of the estimated 1,000. No big deal, a simple change of the toner cartridge (a 5 second task), and voila! -- the envelopes print fine.Toner distribution has been even, with only an occasional shaking of the cartridge needed. It prints text and online bar-coded postage crisp and cleanly even on cheap paper.Using the Samsung drivers for Mac OS X it prints quickly and efficiently. The printer auto-detects that one is feeding paper through the envelope slot and feeds only from there.I've only detected a few minor issues:1) Occasionally (and this hasn't happened recently) the printer will feed paper at a slight angle causing the text to appear slightly canted. This hasn't been an issue for several months.2) If one attempts to insert an envelope into the envelope feeder when the printer is "hot", there's no problem. However, if one attempts to feed the envelope when the printer's "cold", it feeds the envelope entirely through the mechanism while the corona wires heat up. One then needs to wait the 20-30 seconds while it heats to feed envelopes. This can be avoided by opening and closing the toner cartridge door or tapping the "Toner Save/Cancel" button twice (hitting it once will cause the printer to heat up but enable/disable Toner Save -- hitting it twice causes it to return to whatever setting it was on before).3) I wish there was some way to have the printer remain "hot" for longer periods of time. I frequently will write a letter, print it, and then start a second letter. During the period I'm writing the second letter the printer cools down, needing another heating cycle to get ready.All in all, the ML-1710 is a most excellent low-end laser printer. It's significantly less expensive to operate than inkjet printers, prints crisply and clearly, is easy to maintain (i.e. by changing toner), and prints on both regular paper and envelopes just fine.The only features I'd request would be a deeper output tray (I sometime print several hundred pages at once), the ability to print straight-through (even with the back panel open, the printer slightly bends the paper leading to crinkling in some envelopes), and the ability to adjust the timer for cooling down. Otherwise, I'm extremely satisfied with the printer.
Elite Screens sell at a very good price, which sold me on this one. Well, I got what I paid for and it came broken with the center rod (on which all the winding is done) was disengaged and unusable. This was the second Elite Screen I have had which had this problem, and after doing more checking I found it is a common problem.I recommend considering other companies at this low cost end of the screen market.
Very fast service. exactly what I ordered..I am never disappointed with Belkin products.Will use Technology Galaxy again.Thank you..
I received this preamp well before the expected ship date, and it arrived in perfect condition. I had it hooked up in less than 2 minutes and it worked even better than I thought. It does exactly as it was advertised and to my supprise I didn't have to add a ground wire. No buzz or hum. The records sound just like they did when I purchased them. Some well over 40 years ago. I have over 1500 albums in my collection almost all in perfect condition and I am pleased to say that I will now be able to play them over and over again for many years to come. I am very happy that this item was available.
I have had this TV for less than 2 months and I am looking at a second service call. The first service call they replaced the main circut board and a few weeks later the TV quits again.Samsung's customer service is very slow and unresponsive. DO NOT BUY THIS TV or any other Samusung product.
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.
This lightweight portable stand is the perfect tool to raise my huge 18" Toshiba laptop to the perfect typing level. I looked at the reviews for many other styles, and this one fits the bill.As this laptop does not seem to get hot, I didn't buy its for it cooling factor.I would recommend this to all laptop users!
Dymo, as with may companies is, IMHO, very bad at writing software. Although I love the functionality of the printer, I hate their software, which has given me many problems over time. Doesn't work with Excel, doesn't work with Quickbooks, just barely works with Outlook, which is where I do most of my label printing. So beware their latest version 8.0 for Office 2010. It crashed Excel, and made the whole Office 2010 programs load extremely slowly.I wish they would hire somebody decent to write their software, then this thing would be 5 stars. As it is, beware.
After using the smaller model for more than ten years, the battery gave up the ghost. We have replaced it with this model, which is even more useful. Great Product! We wouldn't be without one.
I have 3 of them1)color2)color with voice3)night time cam if you have a good tv this works greate.I try them all befor I sell them so that i know thay work.
Does what it is suppossed to do. Copper wire. Good quality. Easy to strip and twist, etc. Good quality, Good price.
After months of research, the pioneer DVD 440 came up top of my list as the most value-for-money in terms of performance, features and reliability. I've been using it for 6 months now, this is my review of the player:Installation - Very simple, just plug the supplied cable to your TV and that's it.Picture quality - Brilliant, sharp and crystal clear. You can also adjust/customise the video setting if you want to.On-Screen Menu - Simple yet practical window-like menu. The text are fairly large and easy to read, unlike other DVD players that uses small graphics/icons which although looks nice but can be difficult to read and use. Got to admit, I almost didn't buy this player because (at first) I thought the on-screen menus are plain and even a little bit ugly, I mean JVC has this super flashy/high-tech menus and Panasonic 31k has this little icons thingies. But in the end I chose the Pioneer because of its easy to use menus and the features available. The features available on the JVC and Panasonic are rather limited. Flashy and good graphics is useless without ease of use and the features to go with it.The on-screen display is very useful. By pressing the Display button on the remote displays all kind of info like elapsed time, remaining time, total time, transfer rate etc.Playability - It plays EVERYTHING i.e. DVD/CD/VCD/SVCD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3. I probably wont use all of them, but its good to know that this player can play them should the need arise.Audio CD playback - Excellent sound quality. You can have program play, random play etc, all though its on-screen menus. You have to switch on the TV in order to listen to music (at least on my standard cable setting). I haven't figured out how to bypass the TV and go straight to my mini hifi yet.MP3 - You can program play, random play etc etc...I don't use this feature much though...Features - plenty of useful features, especially the a time search feature. Just press the &quot;Time Search&quot; button on the remote and you can jump to a specific title, chapter (press TS twice) or time (press TS 3 times) in the dvd. In VCD, you have to press 1 on the remote first before playing the movie to be able to have this feature. It has &quot;memory A-B&quot; so you can watch your favourite scene over and over again running in a loop.Remote control - Does the job nicely, very comfortable to hold and good buttons layout. My only comment is that some buttons are small.Absent features - this player does not have a zoom function. What it means is that if you have a normal (full screen 4:3) TV and you want to watch a movie in widescreen format, then you can only watch it in letter box format (black bars on top and below picture) or in 16x9 format (picture appeared &quot;stretched&quot;). Unless of course if your 4:3 TV has a zoom function. If you have a widescreen tv, then no problem.Others - Very slim design, easy to put anywhere. Actually my player is a gold colour DV-533k, which is the DV440 equivalent for the Asian market. The only difference is that the DV-533k has added karaoke functions. Other than that, its exactly the same as the DV440, it even share the same user manual.Conclusion: A great all-rounder dvd player that has great pictures, sound, plays everything and lots of features. If you are a first time buyer or an average movie-lover like me, then this is MORE than good enough for you.
Item was inexpensive and works great for talking online in Ventrilo and Skype, sounds and microphone are clear, exactly what I was looking for.
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.
I bought this blow dryer for my camper. It is perfect. It's compact, hangs on the wall, not loud and does the job. I would recommend this product for campers, boats, etc. I will buy another when I burn this one out. A girl's hair still has to look good, even when you're camping!
You do NOT save $9.00 off anything. The regular Wal-Mart price for this item has been $9.95 for as long as they have carried it.I love this Advantix camera. You can't insert the film the wrong way. You can't snap twice on the same film cell. It advances every time you snap. You can't open the film compartment until the entire roll of film has been shot. The film cannister is marked 1 - 4, so that you always know what stage of its use you are at. You can choose the layout of the shot from landscape to classic dimensions. You'll always know if the light-flash setting is ready to go. It is about as error-free as any device other than the water faucet. I love this camera.The 400, in particular, has never failed to give me excellent photo results. If Kodak drops this camera, because of the existence of digital cameras, it will be another classical example of corporate decision-making opposing customer preference.
I bought these rechargeable batteries for my Coolpix L1 and they work perfectly. The charge lasts a long time, even though I was using the camera all day long, and turning it on/off constantly (and when not taking photos, I was shooting short video clips and reviewing the photos). These activies drain batteries pretty quickly, but these Sony ones had a long-lasting charge. For the first round of photos I had used alkalines and they did not last long.
I love my SanDisk Cruzer Mini!! It is the perfect little tool for transferring files to and from my work computer to my home computer!! I have never considered myself the most computer-savvy person, but that is not a problem with my SanDisk Cruzer Mini!! It is very easy to use and its tutorials are very helpful!! I highly recommend this product to everyone!!
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
As the seller indicated, I received original Lexmark, new, sealed in box ink cartridges. Other reviewers indicated that they received their items in two days. I received mine that quickly as well. The price was unbeatable & the shipping was very reasonable. I will definitely shop with this seller in the future and will recommend him to family & friends.
The Harmony universal remote was exactly as advertised, worked with all the devices that are programmed in it and it makes viewing TV, watching a dvd, or just listening to music so easy and enjoyable.
Wow! 1300+ reviews already. I have been using this for past 5 years or so and find it extremely well designed. First time you see, I remember why did they design like this. More you use it, more you feel at ease with it. Definitely recommend! Interesting Microsoft designs and makes keyboards, mouse, but not the PC or monitor. Though with Windows 8, they have started to make tablet and maybe Phone and maybe a computer ?
I have had my Nomad for about a month, got it a week after Christmas (all those pesky best buy gift cards you know), and I am glad to say I am very happy with my Nomad. It downloads songs fast, and you don't need to put the music on your computer, then from the computer to the Nomad. You can go directly from the CD, which, for me, makes things much easier.Some flaws, well not many but I haven't had it for that long. It has frozen on me once or twice, but it is easily fixed with a thumb tack. I also don't like the carry case that it comes with, doesn't seem very sturdy. Other than that... no real big problems.The softwear that comes with it is good. It gets the job done. Pretty easy to learn how to use. Now, I have never owned an ipod, but I think the Nomad kicks its butt. The Nomad has easy to use buttons, unlike the ipod with that stupid wheel thing. The Nomad is a bit bigger than the ipod, the ipod is skinnier. But the great thing about the Nomad is you get the same thing, 40GB, for about $100 less.I am very pleased with my Nomad so far. This is only a short term review, and I haven't really taken it anywhere accept on a car ride to Disneyland. So, very good, great deal.
...they're fine. I teach, and this is great to carry to class to play a recording through my IPod. Very odd thing,though--it doesn't work with the battery cover on! And even odder, someone else has had the same problem. But again, at this price if it works why bother to return it?
A mentor of mine has been using this unit for a few years and after watching him present one day and hearing the sound quality of the JBL and the volume produced it was a must have. Now I can do my presentations to rooms of 5 people to 500 and everyone can hear clearly. Although this unit is no longer being produced it is a must have. I say buy 2 and store one away for a rainy day. JBL does it again.
The company promo said it was "easy to use" they forgot to tell about the set up being complicated not to mention the software not being everything I would need to scan and manipulate documents. I still have yet to get the ReadIris to work right. I have had this Sharp all in one for about 4 months and definitely have buyers remorse! The ink cartridges are VERY hard to find and they are VERY expensive at $95.00 for both. They run out of ink very fast. Since the only source is on-line, it makes you wonder what will happen when it breaks down. This is a fairly slow machine for coping. The copy speed is 1.2 cpm for color and 2.5 cpm for b/w. I would not do it again.
This is an amazing little multimemory card reader. I was so confused on which one to get, and spent 3 days trying to figure out the one that would be the best. This is definitely the one to get. AS stated by alot of reviewers, There is no need to install any drivers..This is the best part as it will work on anyone's computer. All you do is plug it in, and it will show up as 4 different drives, because there are 4 different slots in the card reader.. then, all you do is click and drag...The transfer speed is AMAZING!!!! I've never seen anything so fast..It's so much faster then plugging your camera into your computer and then transfering photos through software...It's definitley worth it to take out the card and put it into the sandisk because it transfers photos at incredible speeds. I have had this for a month now, transfered, thousands, yes thousands of pictures.. This is the best investment I have ever made. After Taking pictures for an entire day, I would transfer all the pics to everyone's laptop with ease... A definite must buy!!!!
Ordered Qty=2 class 6, 16 GB; got class 10 (better); both cards work fine, and are a decent deal at less than $1/GB for a high-speed card. Work well for 20MP raw pics and HD video on my Canon 60D.
It's been about a year since I ordered a refurbished 4805. And after 1,000+ hours of sleepless and late-hour viewing of many standard DVDs, I have concluded that this projector is the BEST home theatre projector for the money.I set up a gray screen (sized to 92" diagonal) which was a painted textured wall (using two coats of Wal-Mart's Kilz Fountain Gray [J25]). Even though the factory defaults on RGB gain and offset are all 50, I made changes to Color Control as follows: red gain, 54; green gain, 48; blue gain, 53; red offset, 52, green offset, 48; blue offset, 50. Nevertheless, in order to customize these settings furthermore [to the 92" screen], I increased the Contrast to 54 and the Color to 54, accordingly.Furthermore, I found the best connection to a DVD player was via the RCA Component connection (NOT Composite or S-video).To cool down the bulb, I found that at least 20 minutes was sufficient time before actually toggling off the power switch on the projector. This shut down period allows for complete cooling of the color wheel which, unfortunately, is very susceptible to overheating. I expect to extend bulb life to 3,000 hours using this cool down procedure.In conclusion, this is truly the "best buy" in theatre quality projectors that anyone could ask for in creating that "WOW" movie experience.
I believe the batteries, I had, were too old to charge. I tried two sets and left charging over night, the camera would work as long as I was plug in to the charger, but would not charge the batteries. The charger apparently worked. thansk
I have had my zune 30GB black from amazon for over a month now, and to tell you the truth its been an awesome experience using the zune until now. The screen is crisp and clear and I love the full screen album art when playing my favorite mp3's. Syncing my music to the zune was a no brainer once i installed the zune software. Watching movies on it is also really good and comes in handy if your on a plane or in a spot waiting for someone or something. I would totally recommend the zune to anyone looking for a mp3 / movie player. I was skeptical at first, but my doubts are all gone now after I've used this awesome device for a month.
After 10 hours of fussing I sent it back. Dlinks cust service blows. Everything worked except remote desktop, which one might think was a problem in the chair and not the router. But many many forums showed the same issue and no fix in sight.
I was really thinking of just buying the video ipod instead of a nano after my mini broke since the video doesn't cost that much more. But in the end, I chose the nano because I really just wanted an ipod to use for working out. The small, slim design makes it really easy to run with, even if you don't have an arm band. And Kudos to the color, it's my favorite. I'm in love with this ipod, it's my lil' baby.
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
I bought this, along with a new TV set last month, had it professionally hooked up. I use it mainly to record daily shows I like. I found it complicated to program, but what do I know, I'm used to a 10-year-old VCR recorder. So time to bite the bullet and learn the new technology. Fine, but you know, the old machine did not take nearly as long to turn on. I hit the power and I had lights! Numbers! A picture! Not with this. Black nothing. Wait. Up to a minute. Maybe something will happen, maybe not. Because here's the other thing - it freezes up. When it does, we (my much more geekish son & I) would shut off the power strip, then turn it back on. I got sick of doing that, got out the manual. Absolutely the right thing to do - the manual addresses the fact that the unit freezes up in on two different pages. No, this is not an abnormality; this is what it does.I had a very busy week this week, came home this evening and sat down, ready to watch some of my favorite shows. Oh oh, the DVD recorder is frozen. Do the power thing, get it running again - oops, it's been frozen for 2 days, and the last 2 episodes of the shows I had set to record are, of course, not recorded.This is nuts. I'm taking it back and not buying another Panasonic product.
I purchased this with some CD's for my infant grandson's sleep time lullabies. Played one track and CD player died. casseste and radio still worked but CD player was reason we purchased so essentially useless. Save your money, buy something else.
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.
I am sad to see that the split keyboards are hard to find now. I have used one for as long as they have been out and they are the only keyboards I am comfortable with. The straight keyboards make my wrists sore almost immediately. I use this keyboard at work and at home. I don't use all the extra bells and whistles because I only need a keyboard, but they seem like they could be useful if one liked that. The space bar is very noisy on the keyboard, but you get used to that quickly.
I agree with so many of the reviews that said this was a great value for the money. It has clear quality sound and an excellent microphone. My wife loves it.
Received the printer and had it up and running in less than 20 minutes with no problems. Makes beautiful prints that are as good as any professional printing I've had done. The ability to edit at the printer without having to download to the PC first is great! It's very easy to use and I've had no paper jam problems of any sort. Since I am not really technical and don't like to read pages and pages of instructions to use new equipment, I believe this speaks highly of this printers ease of use.
Wow, I thought I'd chance it with the negative reviews but got stung. Writing it off as a donation to the seller since sending it back is more of a hasle. When I tried all 4, the music sounds like Karaoke. I had to pull out the plug slightly on all of them to get the full signal/connection. Very poor construction. Just lousy. Probably made in China. Stay away from these.
The picture quality rivals systems that I've seen costing thousands more. I carry the 4805 in a briefcase from my southern cal home to the home in northern cal.I project onto the screen it came with, however in my norcal home I project right onto a wall the is approx. 12' wide.The wall is painted off white and has texture, however you can't see it. The picture is still crystal clear.I am so hooked on the quality and ease of operation of this projector that I am buying a second one, so I can do a perminent installation.Again!A very happy consumer of the Infocus 4805March 9th. 2006One year later, still as happy and impressed as I was when I first purchased this product.My video equipment snob friends still are eating their words, after seeing this projector in action..May 3rd 2006 Updated review.I still give this projector 5 out of 5 stars. Everytime we view a movie we marvel at the picture quality.It is so easy to hook up. Again when viewing DVD's component cable is the best! I purchased via Provantage. They had a great cable at a great price.Also important before purchasing a projector, research the cost of replacement bulbs. We are still on the original bulb.
This is my second one. The first one lasted 3 weeks and started turning itself off. I took it back to the dealer and like an idiot decided to try another one. It worked for 13 months and started to do the same thing the first one did. Magnavox said there were no recalls and I was out of luck since it was a month out of warranty. I don't know yet what it will cost to fix but after paying $1000.00 for it and it lasting only 13 months, you can be sure that it will be the last Philips/Magnavox product I purchase.
I have one of these routers, and it has worked very well for over a year. Based on my experience, I suggested that my not-so-technically-minded father in-law get one so he could create a wireless network in his house. He used an Amazon gift card from my wife and I to buy one.I wasn't surprised to find that he couldn't get it to work, because at 82 he's not about to pick up new computer networking skills, so when we went to visit him a few months later, I made a point to get his router up and running. It turned out that he hooked it up correctly, and it worked fine as a wired router, but the unit did not transmit a signal. After searching a few forums, it was clear that this was a problem with some DIR-655 units, and the only course of action was to return it for a replacement.Amazon never responded to his inquiries for a replacement, which I can understand because of the time lapse, but when my father in-law contacted D-Link, they told him the unit was only warrantied for 2 or 3 months, and he was out of luck. The fact is that this product has a 1 year warranty, and by this time he had it only 5 months. At his age I guess he was not willing to press the issue, so instead he bought a different brand at the local store, which he installed and works just fine. So much for D-Link.As a result, I won't be replacing my router with another D-Link because of how they treated my wife's dad, and I thought I'd give everyone a heads up on how they operate. Buyer beware.
This is the second such keyboard I've owned. When my previous one wore out (it was one a friend gave me who had owned it for years but knew I had a pinched nerve in my elbow and so gave it to me to help me out), I ordered another one. It's wonderful. I don't carry it around with my laptop, but I do keep it at my desktop at home and it's marvelous.
I have this paired with athena s5s and a 300 sub. the sound is sweet for everything: PSX. movies -- dialogue & sfx, and of course music -- bright, crystal clear, wonderful range and musicality. night mode is great feature if listening late and worried about neighbors.only gripe: unit needs an illuminated remote that is more easily programmable.I got mine from HK online - refurbished for 420. w shipping and same warranty.
The installation and configuration was not clear, but after several attempts, I got it to work and it has been working fine for over a month. Their documentation needs vast improvement for anyone but an experienced computer user.
I've had mine for a while now and replaced the battery once. It is still working great and I still think it is a great product.I use VOIP for my home phone service. Therefore when the power goes out, I need a UPS for my cable model, router, VIOP box, and cordless phone base. Thsi works perfect for about 10 minutes or so even while speaking on the phone.I used Packet 8 for years and the last year or so have been using Ooma. I have reviews for each of those if your looking.
don't but it. it worked ok for a while despite being slow and only decent quality. then it just quit working. i tried sorting out for a couple weeks and then figured the best thing to do was "office space" it. sad when a $300 printer is best used for letting off some steam...
This unit will distribute one original audio/video signal to feed up to four outputs for four seperate devices. In my case it made it possible for one satellite converter box to feed four TV's at the same time with no picture degradation or noise introduction. All feeds are as good as the original.
I do not notice any improvement in my picture quality but I observed that it took off my finger priting on my lens.
The cable came in on time, it has been a life saver. It also takes an insane amount of abuse (constantly moving, animals, etc), and I have had no problems with it. Thanks so much
Okay, so it's not an iPod, but I didn't want one anyway. I admit some of the attraction for me in this was the color (I'm a girl, after all) but the TFT screen rocks, the sound quality is terrific, and the size is perfect for sticking into the change pocket of your jeans.Synching it through Windows Media Player is really easy, although I can't get the date to synchronize correctly. Some of the controls are less than intuitive and I did have to RTFM to figure out how to do some things like add songs to Favorites.The Photo display is a nice little feature if you want to carry photos with you. You can also use it as a storage device, although since it's only 512Mb you might be better off just using a USB flash drive for portable storage.Recharging and synching is done via USB/mini-USB, and since so many devices already use the cable, it's convenient to just swap it in and out with phone, headset, etc.The included ear buds are great; they can't handle more than, say, 30 out of 40 volume, but neither can my ears, so we're all good there.My one issue is that the jog button occasionally sticks, so we'll see how that pans out over time.
I have now bought two of the Tom Tom ones for my son and step-daughter. The beauty of this item is its portability. You can pop it into a pocket or purse and for the most part, the directions are dead on. My step-daughter recently drove from CT to NC without getting lost, which gives me, as a parent, great peace of mind knowing that she will arrive to her destination safe and sound.My son uses the Tom Tom for his work doing pizza delivery. He has noticed that his tips are increasing because of his ability to get to the patron's homes without mishap. Also, when he doesn't need the unit, then his sisters will have access to it. Heck, the price is so good that I just may buy another one for the girls.I highly recommend any of the Tom Tom products. If you want an economical but very excellent GPS, then I would suggest getting the Tom Tom One. If you need a few more bells and whistles, then stay with the Tom Tom product family and purchase a model up.
This is an AWESOME thermo. It keeps the content hot for many, many hours. I am extremely happy with it and I'm planing in getting another one. The only reason I gave 5 stars is because... there are not more!
It does its job. The sound quality is not the very best, but it's good enough. For the price, it's a nice answering machine. What really surprised me is that if you make the outgoing message right, people WILL hit the number for the mailbox they want, so it's pretty much guaranteed that any messages in mailbox one (the default if the caller doesn't specify) will be junk.
I've owned this headset for the better part of a year. I can break anything. I work from home when not traveling and am constantly on the phone. I've owned $300 cordless/wireless headsets and expensive wired headsets. This one has outlasted them all. And it's 9 bucks. Seriously? Yes. Ok, it is not fancy, doesn't have a ton of features but it gives me what I want: comfortable, easy-to-hear, hands-free telephone conversations at an extremely attractive price. I'm eyeing a couple more for other phones around my place as well as to have a backup just in case some day I do my usual and somehow break it.Very well done.
For $69 this pair of speakers is fine for kids and people who don't know what they should be listening for. There is no "brightness" in the sound (it's "muddy") and the best way to describe them is "tanky" sounding. Seems that a rule of thumb is that you have to spend $100 or more in this particular bookshelf category to get the wonderful "presence" of sound that lights up the room. I had to send these babies back. Sorry.
I had 2 problems with the product. First the sound would cut out of one ear unless I played with the connection and second, using the extension caused the sound in my left and right headset piece to reverse (right sound came out of the left ear and vice versa). I have requested a refund and will not reorder if this is normal.
Of the 20 or so FM transmitters I've tried, this was immediately the most impressive--the holy grail! It was clear and visible, stable and accessible, and the sound was as good as a wired connection. Then it suddenly quit. I've ordered another, but Amazon won't promise delivery before the end of 2012!Potential weaknesses:1. I don't think you can charge your iPod while using it. (The most popular $10 generic unit allows for simultaneous charging.) The presence of the DC receptacle on top suggests that a wire could be run from the iPod's dock receptacle to the DC receptacle for simultaneous charging. I've seen no mention of anyone trying this.2. That DC receptacle could be more of a problem than a solution. I had difficulty with my unit only after plugging my Garmin into that receptacle. Seems like a good idea that may not be working as Coby had planned.3. The bottom of my Coby was open, with the fuse held in its compartment by friction. My unit may have been the exception, but if not it's asking for a total shutdown.
An extraordinary value. I am using these speakers in a bedroom setup with an old Sherwood receiver and a Sony CD player. The midrange is as sweet as any I have heard at any price, and that covers most of the music I listen to in the bedroom. Of course you wouldn't play the Berlioz Requiem on these little speakers, but for vocal music, chorales, and chamber music, they are remarkably satisfying. I recommend them highly.
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!
I don't have my grandchildren starting my computer to recharge their zuneAs it works on the the big screen it's greatGreat A?V adapterThank you for a great price during the holidaysThanks again
I don't have this exact model, I have Zoom's Model #3048, which is nearly identical. I've had it for just over five months, (got it at Staples), and it's a terrific modem. Very reliable and stable. If you're in the market for an external modem, I highly recommend this one.
Great camera! It's the smallest 7.2MP on the market. It's smaller than my wallet, I can carry it with me all the time, I get to use it a lot more. It's a fun camera, the picture quality is good. Unless you are a professional and take action shots or need a lot more zoom, this camera will serve every purpose. The size, again, is a major advantage, you don't have to walk around with a camera bag, so you don't look like a tourist, and can have it with you all the time.Shipping was quick, and the goods were in excellent condition.
When I first got this product, everything worked well. The installation process was a bit lengthy, involving two reboots, but was still relatively painless. The device works from at least ten feet away from the computer, which is why I got it in the first place.Then the problems started happening.1) If you want to use the media functionality, you really can only use their 'medialife' application. If you try to have both medialife and then another dvd application ([...]), the other dvd applications won't work. So, Medialife has to be uninstalled, and then another application can take it's place.2) I then set the application to be just to open an explorer window to my media directory, which I could then use to open specific files for playing. The software just would not store that information; I reset the 'media' button to be 'open an explorer window at this location' two or three times, and it just didn't work.3) The mouse and keyboard would be very slow after a few minutes. The pattern was: 1 minute good functioning, 10 seconds of being v_e_r_y slow, and then 1 minute of good functioning, repeat. Apparently, the 2.46 update is supposed to fix that; moreover, the 2.46 update is supposed to be installed when drivers are installed, and that didn't happen.So, I uninstalled the setpoint software, just to use the bluetooth drivers. However, after two or three weeks, the keyboard/mouse/keypad simply don't respond. The bluetooth drivers apparently 'rotted' from one reboot to the next. I attempted to reinstall setpoint, because apparently that's necessary to run the software, and that just doesn't work-- now, when I reinstall setpoint, the keyboard/mouse/keypad aren't detected. If I force a reinstallation of the WIDCOMM drivers, I get a 'drivers not licensed for device' error (ie, if instead of doing the default driver installation from the installation CD but instead do a direct installation from the CD drivers directory). So setpoint installation does not work because it can't detect the keyboard/mouse/keypad, and component installation doesn't work either.Logitech help support has been worse than useless. I got a message from someone who thought I had a different dinovo keyboard to install setpoint 2.22. That didn't work, mainly because those drivers work with bluetooth 1.2 (and this is bluetooth 2.0) and because that's an older piece of software that didn't play nice with the newer stuff on the driver CD. When I complained that the given tech solution wasn't useful, I have gotten no response.So while the keyboard is pretty and when it works, it's mediocre, but more often than not, it just doesn't work, the software is terrible, and the tech support is worse.
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.
Had this device recommended to me for use on a car going into winter hibernation mode. It's been hooked up for 2 weeks now and works quietly, reliably and will save me the hassle of remove/replacing the battery every time I want to fire up the car or let it sleep. Long cords are appreciated....I was able to snake out from under the car to my power source and then throw the cover over the car....DONE!
I bought this for use with an upconvert dvd player and my reciever. Since my receiver only has one optical input, I wanted a coaxial wire that would play digitally. Works good. Thank you very much.
Went to Disney and was very pleased with the results. Easy to use and not cumbersome to carry around. Got stable pictures even on the roller coaster.
Received the RAM in a timely fashion. Snapped it in and my computer recognized it right away. Have had no problems with it.
Like other customers, I was frustrated by trying to separate the transfer from the backing. I found a video from England that suggested a different process. Print the transfer. BUT, before you trim it, pull the backing down to the point where the design begins. (This is much easier because the transfer is looser, and it's easier to pull up an edge. Then, put the transfer back and trim. I think the trimming process really binds the two surfaces together. I even took a small piece of the ironing paper in between the two surfaces before trimming. The rest is easy. It's a good idea to wash the shirt first if it's a dark color so the color doesn't bleed through to the transfer.
Thanks to Amazon, I can still purchase a projector bulb after several years. What good would it be to buy an expensive projector and not be able to find a bulb when it burns out. Thank you Amazon!
I bought this for my father for Christmas last year. He really enjoyed loading his songs on it and listening to the FM Tuner. It is very easy to use. Since then, I have gotten it for my husband and mother-in-law and my kids (ages 5 and 8) have received them for presents. They all think it is just wonderful. Sound is great and it is terrific value for the money. Now, I would like one!
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.
I do not recommend purchasing the service plan. I have been waiting for the service plan to arrive in the mail for two months and still waiting. Customer service assured that it will be sent out and several emails later still at square one.
You can take one of two attitudes about the VX2000. Many folks (including Sony) prefer to believe this is the ultimate consumer camera, with professional features finally offered at a consumer price. Sure, it's the extreme high-end of consumer pricing, but rich technophiles ought to be able to afford it. In this view, this camcorder combines the best of both worlds... high quality video in an easy to use regular-joe/jane product. Truly a renaissance cam, if there ever was such a thing.The other attitude is this camera is an awkward fit into either environment. Pros (i.e. people who get paid to deliver quality video) will probably object to the noisy audio. There's lots of discussion on other webpages, so I won't delve into it here. Yes, the noise is present. No, it probably won't bother consumers shooting their vacation in Hawaii. Yes, it stands a reasonable chance of annoying a client who paid for a corporate training video. No, it probably won't annoy a client who paid for a wedding or funeral video. So take either view, depending how much you enjoy living on the high-end.If you want to make commercials or big dramatic productions, just pay the extra cash for truly professional gear that won't leave you shopping for a better camera after a few projects. Yes, there's a special case for documentary work. Don't take $5000 cameras into volcanoes, jungles, or skydiving. Use cheaper gear that'll still do the job, like this cam. Also, there's a reasonable case to be made for interviewing people with smaller, less intimidating, consumer cameras. So those particular applications might prefer the 'best darn consumer camera around'.My best advice is to decide what you really want to do with a camcorder. If you want to take home vids of your kids AND brag to your neighbor (who last year outdid your VHS-C camera by getting a Digital 8), this is probably right up your alley. Get it and bask in the pure pleasure of it.If you want to simply capture your personal world on tape, get something (much) cheaper and smaller. Cheaper and smaller means you're more likely to take it along. Remember, there are good shots and ok shots, but the only bad shots are the ones you missed cuz you left the camera at home. Don't let price and bulk mess with your creativity. That'd be a crying shame.UPDATE: After receiving some email from readers, I thought I'd clarify my opinion. Yes, the VX2000 is a good camera. But does the average non-professional need one? I'm skeptical.A home video enthusiast can do just as well with an $800 model, perhaps even better, since it's easier to carry a smaller consumer camera around. Web-movies to be shrunk by 75% and then MPEG compressed don't need a 3-CCD camera. And an independant filmmaker will probably find it cheaper to rent better gear on the shooting days.Buy this camera if you are highly confident that you can get massive enjoyment or a monetary return on your investment. Don't get it if it's just going to sit inside its case.
Works great, we had lost the orginal one and had to have one in a hurry before the phone went on a trip and the phone would not be able to be charged electrically...and you came through. Thanks bunches.S BarkleyNorth Carolina
In July 2004, just a month after I got the 140 QD CG camera, it started jamming when I'd extend the zoom lens. Made a series of horrid clicking sounds when I'd extend it, or try to pull it back in. Put in fresh battery (again), tried again - - jammed up, wouldn't rewind the film at the end of a roll, lost all photos. Boxed it up, sent it back to Olympus at my expense, and received it back about 3 weeks later, with a xeroxed piece of paper - - no letter of explanation as to repair or problem - - just a schematic of the film case, yellow-highlighted, and all I could gather from this lack of information was they were trying to tell me I was loading the film incorrectly. That would make the zoom lens and lens cover jam and click and take out-of-focus photos? I think not. So, back from the factory, I proceeded to try again, and the camera worked for about a month - - by December same problems were back - - several rolls of film later, photos still coming back out of focus, zoom lens jamming, lens cover jamming. Haven't decided yet whether to return it to Olympus and tell them they've lost me as a customer, or throw it off the highest cliff. Don't waste your money on this product. It was disappointing to find out that Olympus doesn't seem to care about communicating or making things right. This was my first and last Olympus product, even though I'd heard great things about their stuff.
I bought a Minolta Dimage s414, a superb camera, and my first digital camera also. But made the mistake of ordering the minolta accesory kit, this included:a) the cheapest carrying caseb) the cheapest batteries and chargerYou can buy a better carrying case, batteries and charger for half the price somewhere else.
this product provides great protection for i pods, but pushing the buttons is not quite as easy with the skin on. so for protection is give this four starsi did not take off points for some other things because other people may not have the same problems or concerns.one of my problems is that the skin makes makes the i pod look much larger and chunky. but it looks great on the i pod mini.there is also a little difficulty getting it on and off if you plan on doing this regularly. why? one might ask would i think of taking off the skin regularly? well even though i can charge my i pod with the skin on i can not plug my i trip into my i pod with the skin on so if i want to listen to my music when driving then it is a lot more trouble than i like to deal with.so if you don't mind the look which is actually not bad, or the i trip inconvenience, then the protection is great.oh and if you have an i pod mini then i definately advise buying on of these
Works as expected -- has been dependable and speedy. I use a Canon Rebel XTi. I have aSanDisk 2GB ULTRA IIand this card runs at about the same speed in the XTi (no noticeable difference) but [was] a little cheaper per GB and that also goes for the 2GB variety of this card. When I look to buy another card (within 3-6 months), if theSanDisk 2 GB Extreme III,4 GB Extreme III, orSanDisk 4 GB Extreme IVhasn't dropped closer to the corresponding Kingston card prices, I'll get another one of these. [It seems the prices are fluctuating between Sandisk and Kingston... right now I'd probably go for an Extreme III, which are fairly priced per GB.][Brackets denote updates.]If I encounter any problems in the future, I will update this review.
A similar sized 1080p Sony LCD TV may offer a slightly better picture but the price of the Samsung was instrumental in my purchasing decision. The HD channels from BrightHouse offer great color and clarity. An additonal surprise was how great the old B&W; movies on Turner Classic looked.The Amazon price was about $1000 less than my local Circuit City store at the time of my purchase in November 2006. Amazon offered free delivery and no tax. They also honored their price guarantee when their price dropped $88. I use Amazon with confidence for most of my online purchases.
I received this Minolta camera as a graduation present and it's absolutely WONDERFUL!! I was always skeptical about digital cameras, but this one sure is great! I use it for ALL occasions : parties, casual photos, and even concerts and it works great! The pictures are clear and crisp, not overly grainy or distorted like other digitals. It's a good buy for your money! You won't be dissatisfied! My only recommendation is to buy a bigger memory card as well. The one provided (16MB) will only hold about 10 high-quality pictures. I bought a 256MB card and it can hold HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS of pictures and videos, so I recommended getting a better memory card in addition to the camera.
Very easy setup. It took about 10 minutes to have my wireless network up and running. I had quite a speed increase. I had a Linksys G wireless router that was getting me about 5-down & 3-up. Now I am getting about 20-down & 6-up.
Perfect size for my Cannon Powershot. Also has room for an extra battery and memory card.
I needed an printer cable and found it while searching. Price is very cheap as an add-on item, length is more than enough. I think other features like speed is not important if you use it as a printer cable. Brand has its name, Belkin has good quality products.
I have a network of macs and windows pcs and had problems setting up a Net Gear wireless router. So I read some reviews and opted for this D-Link unit. It connected in seconds, the interface was very intuitive and user friendly, setting up security and my various computers was a breeze and its range and power surpasses my previous Linksys router, which performed well with my hardwired computers but lost connectivity many times for all my wireless laptops. Furthermore it was an outdated wireless-B unit. Therefore, I am very pleased with this router and highly recommend it.
Overall, apart from the USB protocol, I'd like to rate this player as good. Audio quality is outstanding, Ogg Vorbis support nice, battery consumption bearable.Unfortunately, iRiver decided to make a nicely anti-competitive deal with Microsoft to use the Media Transfer Protocol (a [in Microsoft terms] standardised protocol for transferring media based on the Picture Transfer Protocol) instead of the USB Mass Storage protocol popularised by USB flash drives. Due to the open nature of the UMS standard, most USB-compatible operating systems support it, whilst the support for MTP is heavily lacking at best: the user is confined to Windows XP (and Windows Media Player 10, even though more MTP-compatible players for Windows are popping up). Primitive support is possible with gPhoto under Linux and Mac OS X users can just stay out.If warranty is not a sacred term to you, the website http://www.mtp-ums.net/ has the Hongkong-Australian drivers to make your T30 UMS-compatible. The instructions can be viewed on-site; the list of benefits and sacrifices is as follows:Benefits:* UMS support (i.e. compatibility with Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and any other inclined system)* Vorbis Comment (Vorbis's IDv3 tag equivalent) support (MTP seems to be transferring this data outside the file, so the player doesn't seem to feel obliged reading it from the file)* EU versions: French law limiting maximum volume worked aroundSacrifices:* Warranty* Player itself if firmware update is aborted before completing (e.g. due to power shortage)* The player "name" (can be reset via menu)(* I'm not sure about DRM-encumbered WMA files...)The player still seems to have the long list of languages even after the update (you aren't confined to English and Cantonese).
I bought the very first "IPOD" ever made, and it was not made by Apple, but by Archos. Archos was literally years ahead of the competition. Now, it has been outpaced by the competition and so has been branching out into video. I have owned this particular model, the Jukebox Multimedia 20 GB, for about a year. I have had only very minor problems. This is a machine for a person who loves to tinker with electronic devices. It's not for novices. Buy an IPOD instead. Maybe, in a few years, Aplle will produce an IPOD that can store movies too! A revolutionary concept! Watch Apple take the credit too!No, Archos is not perfect, by any means. First of all, although rgeir devices tend to look rugged, you have to treat this player like a baby. Never ever... ever drop it! I dropped the first "IPOD" ever made, and it never worked again. It is very delicate and sensitive! Also be careful not to expose it to too much sun, heat, or cold.The video, at least with this generation, is just a novelty. If you wanted to, you could watch 20 movies in a row with this device (if only the batteries would last that long). But, needless to say, you wouldn't want to. The screen is too small, and your eyes would start to hurt from squinting too much. At best, it's good for a quick movie on the plane. In my experience, the battery life will allow 2 1/2 - 3 hour of continuous video viewing. In other words, at least in my experience, battery life has never been a problem with Archos products.The best thing about this device, though, is playing MP3s on it. The sound is great! You can adjust such things as bass boost, treble, loudness, etc. Also, for only a few more bucks, you can buy a camera attachment to allow you to record video and pictures on it. The quality is okay... better than you might expect.In conclusion, if you're a movie lover and don't mind squinting too much, buy this product. The quality of the video is superb. Part of the reason you squint so much is that you are able to distinguish so much detail on such a small screen. It really is amazing, but hardly practical. Since this came out, Archos has put out a product with a screen about twice as large. The only problem is it costs twice as much. For the price this is a good buy. For less than the price of the IPOD you get the exact same thing and a little more.
This has been one of the most frustrating electronic devices I've used in a looong time, and that's saying a lot being I have a significant disability and depend on more high tech gadgets than the average bear. Also, I'm a gadget geek who is pretty competent with stuff.From day one the player has frozen up whenever I put it in fast forward for more than 5 seconds, and periodically freezes up in reverse. This requires using a paper clip to reboot it (don't leave home without one) and a nervous wait while it hopefully rebuilds the library without losing something. I have reinstalled the software 3x and ran the diagnostic at the unintelligible Creative web site to no avail. The interface is lousy...not intuitive and didn't come with directions beyond saying what the buttons and menus are; not what they do. The only good thing going for this device is it memory and battery life. I'm now shopping for an iPod or ScanDisk.
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.
When I purchased this I thought it would work with the Garmin eTrex Venture cx that I purchased at the same time. Well I was wrong. I had to purchase a iGo unit from Radio Shack to power this while in the car. The iGo unit worked very well while we drove from MN to CA.
This lens cover is a perfect factory replacement for my Canon 50D.I had lost mine and really wanted to find something to replace it. Coudlnt be happier, this works perfectly and is very fairly priced.
I was having problems with my Tom Tom Go losing the gps signal. I decided to try the external antenna and it works perfectly now.
Needed a bag to hold laptop and clothes and this works great for a week's trip! Lots of nooks and crannies to put things in
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 love this thing because most of the time when there would be something good on TV I would be bissy doing something, but now that I got this tivo set i can set it to record what i want to watch. another one is when i do get a chance to watch something someone else is watching something,so if thats the case I have it set to record it a head of time so I can watch it later.its so convenute i can even set it to record something days before it gets on.When the tivo records something its self it does'nt take up any of your 60 hours. the only thing is they should be cheaper.
Well first of all I should say that I have a new Mac Ibook because I see that there seems to be problems with the kodak program using windows. I should also say that this is not my first digital camera so with that said here's what I think.This is probably the best digital camera either myself or my friends have used. Because I was familiar with digital cameras I had also bought a 128 card so i could take 200 pics on the best mode (1800 x 1200) which takes excellent pictures and on the good mode (900 x 600) i can take almost 700!! The controls were so easy I didn't have to read the instructions to figure out how to work it and when I was done taking pictures...I didn't even have to load software because Macs come with IPhoto and all you do is plug in the usb conection and push the little button on the dock (i'll get into the dock in a minute) and wham...there are your photos. Unbelievably simple....unlike other experiences I have had with digitals where the instructions might as well be written in another language...The video that comes with the camera is great when you don't want to bring a camcorder and your camera. And the really nice feature is while most cameras are limited to 30 sec of video and sometimes no sound, this camera does sound and is only limited in time to how much memory you have. I've shot 3 minutes worth of stuff that nobody else got.Run out and buy this camera, there are lots of deals and you won't be disappointed.Here are my recommendations if you do buy this camera:1. all digital cameras don't do well on regular batteries so do yourself a favor and buy the dock which comes with rechargable batteries. Also it keeps the batteries charged constantly which is nice. The dock also has a single button to push to transfer all your pictures which is nice also. I have no idea why they don't just package the two together since you really do need to have the dock.2. As with all digital cameras, buy extra memory the day you buy it. 8 is just not enough for anything and I don't know why all the camera companies continue to even sell cameras with just 8. Buy as much memory as you can afford, that way when your at your special event you won't run out of memory right when you need to take a picture.
I haven't had to use the turntable needles yet, but am secure in the knowledge they are handy when the time comes to replace the original needle.Margot McEwen
While they lasted, the sound was pretty good. The signal would hiccup sometimes, but it didn't bother me. I was surprised by the quality of the bass. It was disappointing that they required so dang many batteries - Six C's in each speaker, not to mention the transmitter and remote. There are A/C adapters for the speakers and transmitters though.However, after about 2 months of indoor use, the transmitter started to futz out. Over the course of a week or two, it went from losing signal for 10 minutes at a time to 30 minutes or more. It's not a transmission problem - the transmitter "signal" light goes off, meaning it thinks it's not getting sound and therefore isn't transmitting - I tried it with a couple different input devices with the same result. Can't use these speakers for much if they can't get a signal. Very expensive trash.
A master piece for wireless Surround lovers, Flawless as always Bose
I don't know why the prior reviewers had problems with this drive. I have had one in my PowerMac (running off a Sonnet ATA/66 card) for over 9 months and have had 0 problems. I got it to replace a pair of Maxtor's that jsut weren't up to snuff for video editng (Final Cut Pro). I've never had an error or dropped frame due to this drive.
This camera is definately a eye-grabber.It's skinny, pretty , and black, which makes it look even slicker. The screen is big and viibrant. And it's fairly easy to use. Unfortunately the pics aren't the best . I previously owned a canon a520, and i believe it took better pics than those of of the z60. NJot a hugte difference, but you can tell. Which is kinda a down-er considering the 4.0-vs.-6.0 Mp difference.Other than that the camer is a good choice especially if you want a camera mainy to take snap-shots. :-D
This product does not work with the new 4th generation iPod nano (though it says it does). I ordered it with my nano b/c Amazon suggested it as a common companion purchase. Well, I thought it didn't work b/c it was defective, but when I contacted Eforcity they told me it doesn't work with the 4G nano. They have been great about replacing it free of charge, but do NOT order this with a new nano.
Great Router Excellent range Installed with D Link 8 and 5 port switches and a Netgear wireless Router used as a wireless access point
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
This small hard drive is just like a small server, great for share files in a home network.
I've reviewed this product before and since I just bought another set thought it's worth reinforcing. I have two older sets of these Sennheiser units - 2 years and 1 year old. Both are still working beautifully. I needed one more set to make me completely independent of physical cords, so I picked up this re-manufactured set. Once again I'm NOT disappointed. I own a $350 set of Sennheiser wired headphones but find myself using these wireless units far more often now. Extremely good quality sound for this price.
I love alot of features about this keyboard, especially that you can tilt it, for those of us that spend hours online! It types very easily with a light touch, and only once in awhile, you have to touch key twice as you might not have touched it in the right place to have it type. It has many excellent features, and I use it alot everyday, so this is the one for me!
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.
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.
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'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 :)
Just got my DSL Router setup properly and running. It took about three calls to technical support to get the information that I needed to get it operational. The first couple of calls told me that I couldn't do what I was trying to do. I told them that it is being done so what's the problem. They finally concluded that I had something wrong with my box. After playing around and talking to a knowledgeable technician I am up and running and so is the other computer on the network. Now that I am running it is as was advertised. I knocked a star of the rating do to the multiple calls to technical support. I do laud them for being one of the few suppliers open 24/7.
It's very comfortable, and easy to type on all day. I wish I hadn't waited so long to buy it.
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.
It does what it says. Simple and useful.There is no power button, so I just end up unplugging it when not in use.
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.
The Canon 35mm F1.4 is a lens that will produce some of the most beautiful images you'll ever take in nearly all conditions. Before I get to all of the reasons I love this lens and would recommend it so highly, I am going to point out the one issue I have with it - purple fringing (I usually classify this particular type of chromatic aberration as its own beast, but I guess it falls into the overall category of CA.) This lens produces some strong purple fringing in borders of two sharply contrasting areas. I don't want this review to be a lesson on CA or purple fringing, so I'll just leave it at that - the lens has issues with it. I've read that this is an issue with many primes. The fringing can be addressed in post processing via Lightroom and Photoshop, but all things considered I'd rather not have to add that to my workflow. Oh well. With the type of shooting I do, I honestly don't have to deal with issues arising from this that often, but I want to give a complete review of this lens, positives and negatives. And that is the only negative.Now, on to the positives -1) Build Quality - This lens is very solid. Doesn't feel like a brick the way my 24-70 F2.8L does, but its a solid lens all around. Canon L-series lenses are always built well. A LOT Of glass in this lens. You might want to invest in a very high quality UV filter if you are at all worried about scratches to this beautiful glass. But if you do, don't skimp on the UV filter - go with a nice B+H or something.2) Image Quality - Phenomenal. My copy of the lens is tack sharp wide open at F1.4. Ridiculously shallow depth of field at that aperture that allows you to set your subject apart from the background even when you are shooting at a bit of distance from them. If you are shooting up close with this lens at F1.4 you need to be really aware of the shallow DOF because you can end up with things like one eye out of focus if a person's head is turned ever so slightly so that one is further from you than another. This is Photography 101 type stuff, but with more and more newcomers to photography picking up DSLRs and investing in L-series glass, I figured I'd point that out - be aware of what aperture is going to get you the DOF you want - don't just shoot wide open all the time without thinking a bit about what the practical implications of this are! This is a great storytelling lens on a full frame camera - wide enough to capture moments by letting you place your subject meaningfully in their surroundings in the frame. At the same time, you can move up close and get some stunning shots that way as well. I wouldn't choose this lens over a 50 or an 85 to shoot formal portraits/headshots with, but if you are planning on leaving this lens on the camera much of the time (something I find myself doing often) know that you can shoot up close without a ton of distracting distortion that can be an issue when shooting with a wide angle lens. My point is that this lens can be a very versatile lens, especially on a full frame camera (I only use it on my 5D Mark II - I don't use it on my 1D Mark IV because I want the width this lens gives me at the full frame end of things moreso than any additional zoom I'd get from the 1.3x crop I get on the mark IV). Colors are vivid and very well reproduced with the lens and it gives you beautifully smooth bokeh. That smooth bokeh is accentuated by the sharpness of the lens from wide open to the end of its aperture range.3) Usefulness - Despite being prime lens on the wider end, this lens is very versatile. As I mentioned, I routinely leave this on my 5DII for long periods of time. It's also great for personal use, shooting birthdays, reunions, etc. The width on full frame allows you to capture storytelling moments with wider compositions. Moving in close to your subject allows you to fill the frame with a single person, face, etc., and with the shallow depth of field you can get some very interesting images in this way - eyes in focus, ears out of focus, etc. In that way, it could be looked at as a good walkaround lens if you aren't in the need of zoom capability. If its a zooming walkaround lens you are looking for, consider the 24-70 or the 24-105 (I wrote a long review on the 24-70 vs. the 24-105).4) Price - It's not cheap, but I'm not regretting the purchase in the least. It has become my most frequently used lens for both business and personal shooting. I'm finding myself more and more drawn to the primes, and will probably be adding the 135 F2 to my collection next.Highly recommended!
I used this product in a custom-designed equipment area for an entertainment wall. It is just the right size to keep several DVD's handy.
I have a Canon 50mm 2.5 and sometimes I use it with my Cokin Z filter holder. At first I was a little bit skeptical because my lens goes in and out to zoom, but since it doesn't rotate there is no problem. This adapter woks just fine. Made of steel it's the right fit and very sturdy.
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....
I'm quite shocked at the blatant shilling for this product. Some of the reviews are even reposted with the exact same text from months back. Beware when reading marketing text posing and actual customer reviews.
a nice little radio. rechargeable battery pack works well, and the radio does a good job of pulling in the stations and putting out a nice sound. there are two problems: 1) the exterior is disintegrating on mine (it has not been subjected to anything harsher than a gentle touch), and 2) the tuner, while good, is quite inferior to that of the Tivoli Model One. don't buy this radio expecting it to perform as well as a Model One - it will not(though perhaps it should, given the slightly higher price of the PAL).
I don't see why people are giving this camera bad reviews. But then i noticed that not all the bad reviews are on the same product. Make sure you read the product name before reading the reviews.This camera has flash and a screen on the back to review the pictures. The pictures are not blurry or grainy. Worth every penny.
I am currently on my THIRD (yes, THIRD!) 16/10/40a Plextor drive. I had to return the previous two because they were faulty. Luckily I work pretty close to Plextor HQ. The first 2 drives broke down after about 1 months use with exactly the same problem - it couldn't detect CD's in the drive. Upon returning to Plextor the second time I was told it was a faulty batch (TLA # 0000), and given a third drive. This drive has just failed on me too. This time, it causes my PC to lock up, and it cannot read CD's anymore. Quite frankly I am not impressed in the slightest. Poor engineering, quality control, or something has caused this drive to fail repeatedly. I have heard great reports about the Plextor 12/10/32 and will probaly get one of those. Something is seriously wrong with the 16/10/40.
THIS THING GOT HERE IN LESS THAN 5 DAYS AND ITS AWESOME. ITS JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO GET MY WORKOUT IN MOTION. 2 MORE MONTHS TO BUFFNESS!!!!!
I have used several different printers over the years and this one is by far my favorite. It is loaded with options that make printing anything a breeze. The menus are simple to use and understand. But the best feature is the ink cartridges. They last about as long as most printers, but the replacement cost is under $15 each (there are 6 different colors). They are also incredibly easy to refill yourself, and last for mutiple refills (I have only had to replace one cartridge in the 2 years I have owned it). If you are looking for a printer for pictures and documents, this, or another full-size Canon printer, is for you.
Have been using for about 2 months now and the noise cancellation is the best I've tried! Aside from Bose, these seem to be the best at giving you a quiet atmosphere to listen to your music. The sound quality could be better, but the noise cancellation far outweighs it. I recommend if you are a commuter looking to cut out bus noise or even train noise.
We purchased a TFT Tablet-Style DVD player for our daughter to watch while riding in our Jeep Wrangler three years ago. It worked great. We even worked up a suspension rig for it so she could watch it on four wheel drive trails. We moved it to the headrest of our FJ Cruiser when we purchased that and it still worked like a champ. We used it every time we were in the car. We used it in hotels, took it on several airplane trips, on the train. There came a point(understandably)where the rechargable battery wouldn't hold a charge anymore, and the screen was getting scratched so we decided after three years to purchase a new one. EVERY DVD WE PUT IN IT SKIPPED. It was very frustrating. We did return it for a full refund, but miss the original desperately. There was some type of change in the vendor because when you turned the unit on a new name besides COBY showed up, it was maybe VOSTROS (I apologize I don't have the unit any longer to reference). This was the only difference I could detect in the product. Did we get a lemon??? Not willing to try another one at this point. Even though it did hold a charge for hours!
The only thing that could be better is their installation documentation, in particular, noting that if you use ZONE ALARM firewall you will have to specifically tell ZoneAlarm how to let the DNS-323 communicate on your network. I spun my wheels for quite a while thinking there was something wrong with the DNS-323 or its settings until I realized that it wasn't the DNS-323 at all... it was ZoneAlarm!If you are using ZoneAlarm and are experiencing installation or setup problems, try turning ZoneAlarm off temporarily until you install the DNS-323 so that the DNS-323 can automatically obtain an IP Address on your network. Then you will need to make a note of this address. (One way to find it is to go into Windows Explorer, open My Network Places, and look for the "D-Link Network Storage Enclosure". Right-click on it and select Properties. It will give you the Device Address. Make a note of this.)Restart ZoneAlarm. Then you will need to open up the Zone Alarm Control Center, click on the Firewall button on the left, and then click on the Zones tab up near the top-right corner. Then click the Add button down near the bottom-right and select IP Address from the pop-up menu. In the dialog box use "Trusted" Zone, enter the IP Address you just noted down, and then enter whatever Description you wish to help you identify it later on if necessary. Click OK and you're done. ZoneAlarm will now allow your network to talk to the DNS-323.It's really not as hard as it may sound, and once this was done, the DNS-323 worked like a champ! After finding the backup software that suited me (try checking out the choices on SnapFiles dot com), my DNS-323 works quietly in the background, all on its own, backing up my important files! I love it! Highly recommended!
I used to mark my disks with glue on labels. Well after making hundreds of labels they all went bad because of the glue, the ink, or the blank media. It took about a year and a half for the disks to go bad. I really did not know what caused it, but they were slowly ruined as if on a time table. They all sounded as if they were off balance when spinning in the drive and the sound would come out all garbled. Thankfully they were all music and not data. Anyways it was a big disappointment for me losing all that music.So I started over using a "Sharpie" to mark my disks. A Sharpie is a permanent ink marking pen. The disks were pretty boring looking but at least I felt as though I was safe and the disks would last.Well I bought a HP computer that had the Lightscribe feature. It was an inexpensive add on. I was blown away by the quality of the finished product. I use the Lightscribe software (it cost me $12 but I think I got it at a discount because I bought the computer) that is very easy to use and very versatile. I have made probably 50 disks so far and no two look the same. I can insert my own images or pictures, background or fonts or use the templates that came with the LightScribe Software. The results look fantastic. It takes about 30 minutes to Scribe a disk but all the information is on the disk. A picture of the CD cover or a picture of the artist, all the songs and a beautiful background of my choosing. They can make very professional looking presentations if you are in business, they are not just for music. You can run other applications while you are burning so I really don't mind the time it takes to burn them. I am sure this is a medium that will only get better and better in the next ten years. Color Lightscribe disks are a way off in the future though.Thanks,Bill
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!
Light weight, but not as any one expects a laptop bag to be. You can get better leather laptop bag at same cost. The material of the bag is not waterproof and does not seems to be durable
Subject title says it all. After charging the battery for the first time, I fired up the camcorder, and it registered 392 available battery minutes (with the LCD display on).My existing Sony brand battery which is several years old still holds around 450 minutes per charge (with LCD), so this battery doesn't quite reach that level, but it's close enough for government work. Given the wide price disparity between this after market item and its Sony brand equivalent, it's a reasonable sacrifice to keep more than a few dollars in your pocket.I'd definitely recommend this product. Good price, good quality, good value.
I am very disappointed. Since this is a travel, folding hair dryer it should be 110/220 dual voltage and it is NOT. For me it is a waste of money. It is also very bulky and extremely heavy. I'm ready to throw it out. UGH!!!
Amazing mouse. Change sensitivity in seconds. Great for online games such as counter-strike source. Pads on the underneath of mouse provide smooth gliding across any surface and weights inside mouse provide accurate movement.
The product is as described and it has withstood the more than average wear and tear. Perfect for dorm rooms etc.
I had another printer like this one which was OK. When it broke, I had a large stock of ink, so I felt obliged to replace the printer. The new printer prints poor quality--poor black and faded colors. When the first printer broke, I could get no satisfaction from the manufacturer even though it was under warranty. I would not recommend this printer under any condition. This is no fault of Amazon. This is a Lexmark problem.
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.
As far as laser detectors go, this is the one to get. Unfortunately, the advancements have slowed down in the last year. Considering price vs. efficiency, this is the one to get. I have to travel through several states every month for my job, and who knows how many meetings I would have been late for if it weren't for my Beltronics Express 946 laser/radar detector!
Like ther other cases my DJ 20 lasted only one year ans to quote Dell rep. "Your DJ has died and cannot be repaired" you can buy a replacement for $150.00. Sad thing is that it was the SECOND Dj that they had sent me that died and it froze up like the other ones you have read about. These units have a manufactures defect..don't buy them, like other Dell products ...junk.
Length:: 0:19 MinsMy daughter has this camera. Photos of objects in good light can look pretty good in the LCD screen. Outdoor scenes are the best. She figured that out and has been taking some amazing photos with the most interesting composition. We don't print them out or manipulate them on a computer, but that can be done. I will share some photos with you. Her best photos are of people, but I hesitate to post them here.The camera is easy to operate with very few controls. Basically, press a button. The LCD screen allows viewing the photos and deletion. My daughter noticed the lack of options compared to adult cameras and that kids cameras like hers come in cool colors. Yes, I think it's attractive.Keep in mind this is a toy and you won't be disappointed.
Being much less expensive than the Casio brand batteries, this is a useful backup (the Casio battery lasts so long that one should rarely need a second). However, this battery is ever so slightly too large for the EX-Z750 (I haven't handled the other models with which it is supposed to compatible), making it hard to remove without using the edge of a credit card to gain some grip on it. Even then it wasn't easy. (The Casio battery just slides right out; this one moves maybe a millimeter out of its housing). I returned my EX-Z750 due to defects (see my review on the product page if you are considering this camera), so I cannot comment on the longevity of this battery. A brief outing with it (one that did not remotely tax its capabilities) revealed no problems.
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.
Junk. Doesn't work. Get what you pay for and we got nothing for this. Please send us our money back!
I have had a 15GB iPod for about 3 months now, and it has served me very well. I started out with a SlimX mp3/CD player, but switched because of the fact that as much as I had been changing mp3 CDs on it to listen to different music I may as well have brought my entire CD collection and had better sound quality to boot. The iPod has solved all those problems. I have a PC with Windows XP, and while some complain of problems with Windows, I have yet to experience them. MusicMatch was a little cumbersome, but since I downloaded iTunes the iPod works absolutely seamlessly with my computer. Mac's AAC compression format really does blow MP3 away--important to audiophiles like me, who want portability and sound quality at the same time. iTunes is designed to help you get the most out of your iPod, and it even syncs playlists you make on the iPod with your computer (something MusicMatch didnt' do). The FireWire interface is lightning-quick so I can watch an album load in the space of 15 seconds. The size is nice--I have 80+ albums on my iPod and it's only about 1/3 full. I do use the iPod to manage my calendar and contacts, something few reviewers have mentioned and which comes in very handy. (Syncing this calendar and contact information is a pain on the PC, but it pays off when you need to quickly find a phone number on the road.) I use the dock and a cable to plug the device into my stereo, which saves me the trouble (and expense) of burning CDs I have created or downloaded.There are, however, some things about this device that I simply don't understand. For example, the chrome that makes up the back of the iPod and the front of the remote is plain silly--just something to get dirtied up and uglied with fingerprints (the chrome on mine looks absolutely hideous at the moment). Much as I like the touch-scroll wheel, I wish the other buttons were conventional: I don't like having to use the Hold switch just to fumble around in the dark to find the Menu button (which controls the backlight). The hard case, while it does a great job of protecting the iPod, prevents you from seeing the screen or using the buttons, requiring you to use the remote which just adds more cord to get tangled up. Before iTunes I had the problem of gaps in between songs on live albums and on my beloved Mahler symphonies: iTunes solves this with the &quot;Join CD Tracks&quot; function, but I wish I could keep the individual tracks and not have to deal with the little hiccup between them.If you are looking for a way to carry around a variety of music in one small device, and you don't mind shelling out the big bucks for it, then this is for you. The ability to carry around your entire record collection in a thing as big as a deck of cards seems silly, but once you have it, you are spoiled. Apple has created a well-designed, functional product that is sure to please any music-lover.
The Palm 3225WW Air Case for the Z22 Handheld is perfect. It protects my Palm from sharp and abrasive items in my pockets and from my Palm getting crushed. All the functions of the Palm can be used with it in the case. Putting the palm in and taking it out of the protective case is very easy. Not sure why so many of these reviews comment that that the Air Case is hard to open unless mine is somehow defective. Mine opens very easily when needed. This is a must purchase for any one wanting to use the Z22 on the go and likes carry lots of junk in their pockets that normally would damage a PDA.
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.
I have used Telrad finders on all of my telescopes since 1995. The late Steve Kufeld designed this amazing finder using technology from the Norton Bomb Sight from World War II. The finder is easy to install and use to locate both near and deep sky objects with your telescope. The finder scope uses a red light projected on a diagonal glass to help you locate objects in the sky. Since installing my telrad, I have not used a finder scope. Indeed some of the largest telescopes in the world use telrad finders at least for rough finding.Sky and Telescope's pocket star atlas, designed by Roger Sinnott has a scale that uses the telrad's field of view to locate obvjects in the sky using the chart and a telrad. It really is a must have device for the amateur telescope maker as well as the amateur telescope buyer.Weaknesses include succeptability to dewing, difficulty with the glue that adheres the mounting bracket to the telescope (You could however screw it on) and a propensity to forget to turn off the light when not using the finder. The light is of such low power however that it will take a very long time to run down the batteries.Francis J. O'Reilly
Picked these up on a "Lightning Deal"! Verbatim Discs are ALL I USE!!! They keep me from making coasters all day long. Don't buy anything else.
This is my first lens cleaning tool and i think i like it.It looks like its a cheap copy, but it does the job.
It's plastic, but its still nice. Would be better if it had a more upscale feel, but it serves its purpose, and really de-clutters a desktop by allowing junk to slide under the monitor, reclaiming the wasted space.They are great for the people in the office who complained about their necks having to look down at their monitors. It also looked much better than the piles of random office junk (reams of paper, 2x4's, empty boxes) that people commandeered to raise their monitors to eye level.You can spend a lot more at binder-tech or ultimate office buying a nice wood stand, but for the money these can't be beat.
I bought this headset hoping that it would last me for a little while.But the mic stopped working within a week. I should have followed the recommendations and not bought this piece of junk or colorfull piece of junk which they provide as an add-on.Don't buy it.
The extender moves my face away just the right amount - no smudges but also not so far out that it is obstructive.
This thing is extremely unreliable.Mine is broken in less than 2 month!!!Don't bother to thinking about it!!!
This is great little radio. It is my second one. I lost my first one after several months. It was working perfectly when I lost it(subsequently found, now I have two). The radio doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles(tone control,cock etc), but it has a great reciever,plenty presets, fits easily in a pocket, and only requires one aaa battery. The automatic shut off after 1 hr is great because it saves the battery. You just have to turn it back on once an hr.I listen to it in bed at night, in the doctors waiting room, and during excercise. It is totally adequate if you just want basic. Great!
Its mostly all been said here, but the Pentax K10D seems as if it were custom designed for migration from film or prosumer digital. I've used it for six months and am very pleased. I mostly make 10X16 prints, using an Epson printer and Photoshop.The value for the money in this system is unmatched by any other maker (not even close, IMHO). Amazon's latest body price, $530 after rebate, made it possible for me to purchase a back-up body. Incredible for a camera with a real pentaprism, Adobe DNG, shake control, self cleaning ccd's and the build-quality of a $1,500 Nikon.But it's not a camera for the occasional user or the point-and-shoot person. It can make spectacular images, but you have to be willing to work them at least a bit. It rewards involvement.
Excellent battery life. Color and screen easy to read. Easy to connect and highly compatible with Windows 98. Expansion cards readily available. Great back up capability to expansion card. However buttons are too easily pushed that activate the device ( a press and hold feature to turn on would be nice). This is the third PDA I have purchased and find this one to be the finest on the market.
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.
Product was just as expected. Nothing cheap about it, works great. I would definitely recommend it to people looking for cheaper options.
This flash, with the flash turned up (bounce flash) simply solves the problem of casting shadows when using flash photography indoors. It just fills the room with light. It is light weight and comes with a nice carrying case.
I just brought this webcam today and I was really impressed with it. The picture is very clear. I let my friends view it and they were like "nice webcam". Its a great product with a decent price.
Excellent buy .. will help to eliminate posture problems. Helps also in keeping the laptop cooler.
It's hard to rate an item that was dead out of the box... I really needed it for a specific purpose (A GIFT) and had to run to a local Walmart and pay more money for a simailar item.... It's frustrating... The least that Samsung could do is test it before it ships to a retailer...
If you are looking for a camera that has everything you need to transfer movies to your computer this is NOT it. It WILL work if you get the cable and you use a software suite such as Nero (that often comes w/ DVD burners)- but these things don't come with the camera. The size of the camera is great as well as the battery life. The biggest problem, and an important one at that, is that we found this camera to have a dark picture- picture was a bit grainy and pixely and especially poor performance in low lighting. Battery life & size were not good enough to sacrifice sharp picture quality and bright picture & colors.
I love to shoot pictures of scenery and wild flowers, especially when I make my yearly trek to Colorado. Decided to buy a telephoto lens. Easy to change out with my wide angle lens. I'm still learning, but am very satisfied with this purchase. Recommend this product.
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.
This hard drive works well for what I need it for- backups and media storage. Transfer speed is fine, considering it is a USB 2.0. Looks great and fits nicely on my desk at school. I highly recommend this product for its amount of storage and its physical size.
Outstanding case for a 30GB Zune. Fits like a glove and all ports are accessible. Highly recommended.
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.
Bought it for wife for her commute. Easy to use and produces great sound from her kindle to her car radio. Also allows the power point to remain available for other uses.
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.
127 reviews later, i'll sum up the critical reasons why *i* absolutely love these "stereophones".i've tried a LOT of different earbud headphones looking for that obnoxious, over the top, chest-pounding heart attack bass sound that typifies my favorite style of music, drum'n'bass. they all fell far, far short compared to the PLUG. i was even willing to spend the big money on those Shure's and Etymotics but i've read they are weak with bass as well. dont bother with those sony ex51/71 fontopia's. they were a huge sonic disappointment and they have that stupid long right/short left cable arrangement. not these puppies. symmetrical cables baby!bad parts:1) eventually the foam cushions go "bad" from too much use and dont "inflate" the way they used to after being squeezed, causing them to fall out and dampen that beautiful bass. i used to just buy a new set when this happened (~1 year) but i just found out about these "plug mods" so i'll try that now.2) ear wax buildup! eeewww! yes, well, what else did you expect? luckily the plugs lend themselves to a very easy clean if you have a paperclip or baby pin. but they do get very juicy pretty fast so dont buy these suckers used or try to share with your buddy.3) purple color is lame.4) no case provided and its gross sticking juicy buds in yr linty pants pocket and then putting em back in your ear.if you are some audiophile nerd who is more interested in highs than lows, i can't recommend these at all. if you've ever said "turn the bass down" out loud to someone, keep searching. but if you like the feeling of a big foam bullet gradually expanding in your ear like a snuggly pillow, pick these up today.
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.
First of all I like to thank Amazon for not making me wait for my brand new toy. It arrived it seemed like as soon as I confirmed my payment!! Honestly it must have taken all of 2 days!! When I saw the box on the table I just knew it wasnt the printer because I had just placed the order not even 48 hrs earlier. But wait, there's more. The quality pictures that this printer provides is EXCEPTIONAL!!!...They are literally postcard perfect!!! You cant tell the difference. Flawless. I would recommend this to ANYONE who loves to take and print pictures its a must have...
Bought it 10/ll. Worked fine till 3/12. Now it either won't play at all or it will play 2-3 cuts, then die. I've used a disk cleaner and cleaned my disks with water and a sponge. It doesn't help. Their troubleshooting guide suggested that maybe moisture is the problem so leave it on for 2-3 hours to dry it out. Did that. Didn't work. Called them and they said ship it back to them with a money order (not a check) for $10. By the time I get it packaged and ship it, I could buy a new one. Aside from that, it doesn't remember where you last stopped so you have to search for it. (I listen to some audio books, not just music.) That's not easy because you can only go forward one cut at a time---there's no slow fast forward. The volume control is on the back of the unit which is also inconvenient, especially if you use it in a dark room. Moral: Look elsewhere.
Great amp. Small,so it fits into a tight location with plenty of power to drive my two bookshelf speakers. Read all those reviews about the power being late to come on but I haven't had that problem. As far as I'm concerned this is a great feature. It saves power and I never have to turn the amp on and off - it does that itself. It comes on before the picture on my 40 inch Sony Bravia HDTV so I don't miss a thing. If you're looking for a small amplifier for a good price, I don't think you can beat this little jewel.
Zune was in expected shape, we had trouble getting our computer to accept it, but the customer service walked us through it. Would purchase this item again and would buy from this store again. Shipping was very on time and the customer service was very helpful and prompt.
The picture and the product that you receive are not the same. The packaging states that it is "exclusively for Pentax Optio WP and Option WPi digital Cameras".Cutouts and buttons do not line up.
These have really helped keep my IPod clean and scratch free and are easy to use and store.
My first digital camera was the original Canon Rebel. When I needed to make larger prints, I assumed that I would get the newer Canon Rebel. That is, until I saw it and handled it and found it so small, so hard to grip firmly, so ridiculous-looking when you use a long lens.But there, alongside it, was the Nikon D-80. Since I hadn't felt sure enough about the Rebel to invest in lenses, flashes, or other brand-specific accessories, I figured I could afford to jump ship. So I got my first Nikon.The D-80 is said to be comfortable for people with big hands and fat fingers. I have short fingers, long nails, and fairly small hands. Yet, when I hold this camera (in either portrait or landscape orientation) I feel I've got a good steady grip, regardless of which lens I have on.The camera has DX format, which means that it has a multiplier of 1.5 when you purchase a lens. This means that, if you buy a lens labeled 50mm, it acts like a 75mm lens. If you actually want 50mm, you need something between 33mm & 34mm. This mental arithmetic is important, not because you arbitrarily insist on a particular number. It is because this changes the size you use would traditionally select depending on your intended subject (landscape? closeup? portrait?) You have to remember that the aperture specs listed on the lens aren't what you've got. Wide-angle lenses become less wide; telephoto lenses become longer (your 70-200 mm is suddenly 105mm to 300mm). This is true of the D-80 and almost all other prosumer cameras, so it's not a point specifically against it, it just takes adjusting.It is a camera that can do all your thinking, just like a point-and-shoot, if you put it on auto mode. Or it will allow you to make your own decisions in fully manual. I usually use it either on Program Mode (which is an adjustable semi-auto) or Aperture Priority Mode. There are several other modes available, the typical macro, shutter priority, etc. The camera can be trusted to choose the right exposure in a surprisingly high percentage of the time. And, if you shoot RAW, this only increases your percentage.The menu and settings are varied and logically arranged. The controls are, for the most part, easy to reach and remember. The only exception is the AE-L/AF-L button, which is awkwardly-placed and requires changing your grip.The focusing system is fast and responsive, as is the shutter response.There is a wide selection of lenses and accessories to support the expansion of the basic camera. I have felt confident enough to commit to continue using Nikon equipment and have invested in a variety of lenses as well as flash and other accessories. I've made a conscious decision to not purchase DX-only lenses because, should I ever be able to get a full-frame Nikon, I won't get full benefit from it. An FX lens can be used on a full-frame camera at full size, (a 50mm lens = 50mm) and the entire sensor is used. If you get a DX lens, and use it in a full-frame camera (which you can do), you lose a wide swath of the perimeter of your sensor and your subject area is greatly reduced, actually canceling out your benefit from full frame.For the time being, I'm delighted with my D-80, I haven't come across a requirement that it can't meet. If I ever need to make larger prints (than approx. 24"x36") I'll get whatever Nikon full-frame camera with more megapixels is on the market at that time and pass on (or share) my investment in lenses with that other camera. But I think that my D-80 will always remain my favorite and I will always think of it as the camera , didn't teach me, but allowed me to really learn and enjoy photography.
Completly unreliable. Drops the connection at least once a week and requires power cycling, until it gets to the point where it just doesn't work anymore. Wireless connections are hit or miss, and the wired connections also tend to drop out. I can't believe a company is allowed to sell a product this awful. Linksys should refund every customer that wasted their time and money with this junk.
Don't pay attention to the talk about the size of this PDA, what do you expect from a 4 inch VGA display. The software bundle is very extensive and useful. Let me break it down:Pros:Bright VGA 4 inch screen.624mhz processor w/ two memory slots.Touchpad and integrated button arrangementSpeaker and micWeight and colorWifi and BT rangeCons:Stylist needs to be metalBattery should be 2000 instead of std. 1800 mah with the same foot print, but still better than the Dell x50v's 1100 battery any day.
I purchased the Palm M130 for my wife through the Internet, and decided to compare it to the M515. The slightly larger screen and form factor sold me. I find access to the on/off and stylist to be easier, and it is appreciably lighter and more durable than the M130. (Do I sound like I'm justifying my purchase??) Overall, a super PDA with all the features I need. As a techie professional who is seldom pleased with his purchase after the fact, I have no regrets -- except for not buying this model for my wife.
It seems, some PC's front USB ports don't carry enough power to support the Zune. Try the rear USB ports and try not to use any extension USB cables. This should take care of most of the sync problems. I wasted a good 4 hours trying to figure out the problem until I read the solution on a Zune forum.
The way this is supposed to work: Hook up the cable to your zune and then to the TV, corresponding the colours.They way thay say you need to do it: Do the same thing but with the zune dock.I am deffinately not happy about this. I just spent about $10 on something that is worthless to me, because I can only get the sound, and not the picture. Waste of money.
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.
I purchased the V995 a few months ago . I have placed it in my truck . It seems to work perfectly . Gives me plenty of time to slow down if need be. I am very happy with it and plan on ordering another one for my other vechicle shortly . Yes, I would recommend the V995 to a family member or a friend.
Why would you want to spend 2x 3x 4x times your hard earned money for a popular name on your SD Card when this card works wonderfully. If you are an average amature photographer or one that takes photos as a hobby this is the card for you. I use these cards in my Pentax K10D and K100D and shoot RAW and JPG shots as many as 100+ a day and have never had any problem with these cards. They are not High Speed but if you are not shooting more than 3 burst shots at a time they are just what you need.Faster cards are good if you need them but let me tell you unless you are a professional shooting studio shots you do not need to look for the newer faster cards at 3 or 4 times the cost. You have all you need here in this Transcend TS2GSDC memory card.DanS
I was in the market for an MP3 player. Lately, one almost tends to forget that there are other MP3 players besides the heavily marketed Apple IPODs.The media would have us all believe that the IPOD is the only player worth getting. It's popularity has certainly stimulated the medium of portable digital audio, but upon further research I came to discover there is so much more out there that is actually just as good, if not better, than the IPOD...and much more affordable.The Samsung YP-T8 series sold me with it's small package and huge features. It is actually much smaller than I anticipated it to be. I wondered how well I would be able to see the display once it was turned on, however once I was up and running with it I never looked back.This thing is amazing! If you are a Windows user then this MP3 player should be your top consideration. The included software lets you create play lists and then transfer them to the player.Further more, the player has seperate files for you to transfer not just music, but photos, text files (in txt. format, no WORD docs) and MPEG videos! I was able to upload movies and episodes of the simpsons with ease.Additionally it comes with an FM tuner that will scan your region and create the presets for you. If it selects presets you don't want you can simply delete them.As if that weren't enough you also get a voice recorder built in. It not only lets you record voice, but also FM radio. This has been great for recording NPR and Howard Stern! The voice recording quility is actually very good. You just have to be aware of moving the unit in your hand while recording as the slightest touch gets picked up by the mic.Another nice feature is the games included. It has 4 simple little games that won't require a whole lot of your attention span but definitely are ideal for long car or train rides or in my case, in line at DMV. This truly is a portable entertainment player!The big question one may be concerned with is the audio quality. No worries there. The audio is fantastic. The included ear buds are not stellar but they do the job. However to really get the most out of the sound output that this unit can produce I would highly recommend investing in some quality head/earphones.The display itself is small, but it is extremely clear and bright. I didn't find myself squinting unless I was looking at some of my photos, but the actual built in display texts are clear and easy to read.There are a couple of negative things I can mention, primarily regarding the button layout. Sometimes I found myself getting confused as to how to find a proper file if I wanted to delete it or to adjust a setting. THere are a good number of menus to go through in some cases and the button lay out it doesn't make it any easier. However, over time, with practice and experience it will become a moot point.The only other complaints I have are cosmetic. First, I wasn't too fond of the neck strap. It reminds me of a bolo-tie you would buy in Tijuana. It's this black, entwined, pleather mess that is impossibly frustrating to loop onto the unit. It was such an eyesore, and such a complicated task that I just gave up on it altogether. It's too bad too because this unit really could stay handy around my neck.Also, the condom case that comes with the unit is great, but it has no screen protecter. I always feel like I have to hold this thing like a delicate egg...always being aware not to let the screen come in contact with ANY kind of abrasive surface. Even certain clothes materials. I'ts kind of rediculous and I wish samsung offered some sort of peripherals to remedy this. Until then I will have to remain very careful and just hope that the screen doesn't get scratched, but I feel like I am on borrowed time.With all that said and done, I still absolutely recommend this player. For the price ($179.00 for the 1gig version on amazon) you can't beat it. It sure beats the snot out of the IPOD, and while the screen may not be as big, and the profile not as thin, you would be cheating yourself to not at least give this unit a try.I hope this helps.
This product does exatly what we need it to do. We wanted:- a multi-DVD/CD player- to be able to play the radio- speakers behind our sitting area without having to run wires- small speakersThe sound is not as full as other systems that are larger and more expensive, but if all you want is a compact system that gives you surround capabilities (without wires), then this is perfect.
Printed 8x10 photo, taken with a Olympus Camedia 3000 digital camera, in HP's photo glossy paper and got such a good result that gave up on the idea of buying a dedicated photo printer.Hyper-fast draft printing mode that is a God-send to print proofs of texts. Text quality is acceptable for an inkjet, but far from a laser printer. If you need high quality text go for a laser.Easy to use as a copier or fax. Instructions on the LCD are in plain english and easy to follow.Very good software to print photos, could be better on image editting - but I think that would be asking to much from HP. :-)Overall, great printer for small/home office in search of a do it all machine that doubles as a nice photo printer while printing acceptable inkjet-like text!
This speaker puts out sound like a main speaker but it's much larger than I was expecting. It is going to need a large center shelve to put it on. You won't be hiding this thing! I finally decided to put it behind my flat screen on it's back facing up so that the sound comes up over the screen.(Not the best set up but I had no other choice).Have a plan before ordering! Hope this helps.
First of all, I've been using mine for years.. I want to say 5, maybe? I own a newer one, but I took this one in to work so it's still in use. This is a review on how long it lasts being used in place of a mouse for roughly 10 hours a day, over 5 years.The grip on the pen lasted a few months before it got dents from my fingers gripping it. By a year, it was totally gone.5 years old, I now wrap a little athletic tape around the middle with holes cut out for the buttons and it's good enough though the pen has a slight crack at a seam. There is a scroll wheel on the tablet; it doesn't work very well at this point either. Also, the inside of the USB cord has a slightly blue-ish green oxidation up near the tablet end on the inside, and the stick on rubber feet have some un-stuck.That said, the primary functions (buttons on the pen, pen in general, pen-to-tablet contact) are all in perfect working order 5 years later, which is remarkable and a testament to the quality.If the pen-grip didn't have issues, I would absolutely recommend this to the end of time.
I purchased these SONY headphones over a year ago, fall of 2010. So pretty much two years I've had them and now I'm searching for a new pair of headphones. The sounds is REALLY good and bass is awesome. I'd recommend them. I just wish they lasted longer. Two years isn't bad, I guess. I don't regret the $20 I spent on them.PROS:-Comfortable fit-snug fit-has decent adjustments-great bass sound-great overall sound-comes with extra piece for amplifiers or whatnot-lasts about a year if taken care ofCONS:-magnifies outside noise (as if you tap the headphone and your ears go screaming, or say the TV is in the b.g.)-lasts about a year if taken care ofchord is way too long (i guess it's more fitting for tuning your electric guitar plugged up to amplifiers in the garage)
Don't be afraid of taking the step and getting an Apple notebook. The other ones aren't worth it. I've had a Dell and a Toshiba, and both have failed me. I don't even want to mention my grandma's HP. Powerbook is quite simply the best. Its design blows the mind, with no little doors or anything that could get caught on something. The Apple Experience starts when you open the box. Its incredible. Apple is the BMW of computers. Its beatiful. When you finish calibrating the battery the way they say, you're ready to have fun. The apple logo lights up in back. You don't notice it, you're having so much fun. A plenthora of the latest ports (Apple didn't bother with the old ports nobody will use), you can hook up your USB 2 and Firewire devices. Inside Apple has given you the best software. Dell will load your laptop up with cheesy shareware software, where you have to buy it after 15 days. Apple gives you the finest--included. iLife 04 with iTunes (manage music), iPhoto (manage photos), iMovie (edit movies), iDVD (make DVDs), and GarageBand (MAKE/edit music) blows away any software from the Windows world. OmniGraffle is a really cool drawing program, and GraphicConverter is a great graphics program. Mail, iCal, Address Book, Safari, and the other built-in apple programs are very nice. Safari is better than Internet Explorer for browsing, and Mail is far nicer than Outlook Express.Worried about not having enough software for Mac? Forget it. There's piles of high quality stuff for Mac. There is literally nothing you can do on a PC that you can't do on a Mac, often far better. Even with games, where the Mac is slightly lacking, you can get Command and Conquer, Warcraft 3, Myst, Age of Empires, and many more popular titles.Mac OSX was rated the best operating system according to PC World magazine, and its not hard to see why. I was smitten. You will be smitten too.Mac simply don't get viruses, spyware, and randomly crash right when you're writing the most important report of your career. This is probably one of the biggest pluses. No more blue screen of death.The built in wireless was a great plus. When I plugged in the mac, it found our wireless network instantly. Did you know, we had not been able to figure out how to do file sharing with our PCs. We plug in the mac, and it found our other PCs right then and there. I was file sharing in minutes!The backlit keyboard is sooo cool. Its automatic, and it is just stunning.Watching DVDs is great. The battery actually lasts long enough to finish the movie, and the controls aren't fussy and impossibly tricky. There's no CD tray. Its a slot-loading drive (see picture in product description)Overall, you can really tell someone was thinking when they made this computer. What a winner!I don't want to sound like a salesperson, so there are some cons:-Won't run your windows software. You will have to look around for some replacements. Most of the commonly used stuff is built right in, so you can read (and create) PDFs, manage your digital stuff, get mail, surf the web, read Word documents, and much much more. You may have to find some more specialized programs for Excel and Powerpoint files, Graphics editing, etc...-ummm.....-The mouse has just one button-umm.....-Mac OSX takes a little getting used to, but then you'll figure it out after a day or twoYou will be sorry if you choose to buy a Wintel (Dell, Compaq, HP, Gateway, Sony, etc...)notebook. When you spend the first 10 hours after you buy your computer on tech support, you will remember this review. You have been warned.
Well, I support what Kelly said. There was NO USB cable. It is not a expensive thing to include. Will have to run to the store to get a USB cable?. That is crazy.Hope HP will not make cars and sell it without tires.
the last time we baught one was four years ago. it is the same kind as last time.
I live in an apartment and often watch movies late at night, so headphones are essential for avoiding eviction. I'd been using cheap headphones for years, until about a year ago, when I bought a pair of Panasonic RP-HTX7-G1 for $30 that sound great, but are too uncomfortable to wear for a 2 hour movie. I'm not sure these headphones sound quite as good as the RP's, but the difference is less dramatic than you'd think, and for $4, you'll never find headphones in the same league. I believe that all but the most discerning audiophiles will find that these headphones are as good as they'll need for just about every imaginable use. Save these in your cart and use as a filler item next time you find something you're ready to buy that just falls short of the $25 free shipping threshold, and you won't be sorry!
I purchased the wired and wireless versions of this cam at the same time. They replaced a single dLink DCS1000W. Both failed during set-up and tested out as faulty. Trendnet advised I return them for exchange after a few minutes discussion of the diagnostics I had performed. Amazon made the process painless and the new units set up and worked fine.I wanted to display the camera output on my web page but Trendnet doesn't provide code support to do that, at least they never responded to my request for it. I viewed the camera output on the web interface and just copied the code I needed and imbedded it in my page. Works great.
It is the Best ThinkPad Yet! This is my 5th one since they first announced them in the early 1990's.Athough advertised as Win XP Pro, mine came with Windows Vista Business;and Office 2007 (30-Trial).1 GB is not nearly enough to run Vista, but this robust machine supports up to 3GB of PC5300 memory; which believe it or not cost below $200 to max out the memory!It is the heaviest laptop that I have every carried, but considering the Beautiful HD type Widescreen and Keyboard, it is worth lugging around those extra kilo's. It feels like having a full desktop keyboard, yet It still fits the IBM ThinkPad Leather Case that I purchased for my T42 a few years back.I just purchased MS Virtual PC and plan to load XP Pro in one slice and continue to run the Vista Business in another.As for a new feature, the fingerprint reader is impressive. It has been suprisingly reliable and accrurate.Lenovo hit a home-run with the latest ThinkVantage technology that incorporates the most secure, reliable, safe, and managable system. I have already had to use it to eliminate a bad application experience. It works as advertised! That is all I ever wanted from a product.
Incredible sound for the money. Just waiting for sub (also Sony).Should be a full-spectrum delight.....
Como siempre Canon nos tiene acostumbrados este es un excelente producto muy facil de usar captura excelentes imagenes y el valor esta acorde al precio pagado.As always Canon has us accustomed this it is an excellent product very easy of using capture excellent images and the value this chord to the paid price.
This travel strip makes you very popular in the airport when there is only one plug! Great product. Not too heavy to travel with and I like how the cord tucks in so nicely. I'd definitely recommend this!
I bought this CompactFlash reader to go with a new digital camera because I don't like to hook up my camera to the computer, install camera drivers and software, etc.When this card reader arrived, I inserted my 512mb CF card, plugged it into the USB port, and Windows XP recognized it instantly. No drivers to install, no weird software. It just plain worked. The CF card shows up as a new drive in &quot;My Computer&quot; or Windows Explorer.The only possible downside is that this unit feels rather cheap and flimsy. I wouldn't want it to slide off my computer and hit the floor for fear of breakage. But for this price you can't go wrong. If it breaks I won't hesitate to buy another one. Overall, an excellent value.
Easy to set up and fast. Although I do plan on buying a USB 2.0 version when it's available.
As a software developer, I am literally attached to my keyboard. On a typical day, I'll spend anywhere between 5-8 hours typing, so it's of critical importance that the keyboard I use is comfortable. As most programmers and typists can attest, the Microsoft Ergo series of keyboards is the best keyboard for prolonged use.Having used the Ergo keyboards in some form or another for the past 4 years (most recently, the Wireless Elite set), I must say that this keyboard is a step above.To begin with, the construction is very solid. There is far less flex in the plastic and the keyboard as a whole compared to my Wireless Elite. The wrist pad is made of a nicely textured faux leather material with a tiny bit of padding. It feels rather durable (not to mention comfortable). It's a good addition as one of my main gripes with the MS ergo keyboards was that it was hard to fit one of those gel wrist rests around the curved base of the keyboard.Compared to previous MS keyboards that I've owned, the keys on this keyboard are very well damped in terms of the sound the produce. It's very muted, even with my hard strokes. One thing that will take some adjusting to is the increased curvature (along two different planes) between where your pinky and index fingers rest (A,F and J,;). Whereas the older keyboards have a relatively flat incline, this keyboard has a slight curve (concave). In addition, there is also a very subtle curve across the keyboard as well (a horizontal curvature), which seems a more natural fit for the shape of hands. Also of note is the fact that some of the keys have changed shape. Whereas previously, MS had kept the striking surface consistent across the different keys (even at the edge), this keyboard has several keys along the ridge that have different striking surfaces.Interestingly, this keyboard also features the return of the front riser (available on the older versions of the MS ergo keyboards). Actually, in recent months, I've been doing exactly this, but with my own ad hoc methods :) This is a much better solution. The riser is easily removable for those that prefer the standard configurations.Note that this keyboard is *USB only*, which means that it may be incompatible with some older motherboards. Not a problem for me as I'm using it with a newer laptop. The keyboard does come with software for the programmable keys and extra functions, but it's plug and play right out of the box with WinXP.I also appreciate the new forward and back buttons for use with web browsing (work with no drivers). The zoom slider in the middle of the keyboard, however, seems inapproriately used. It would have been much more useful as a scroll slider instead.Sizewise, it takes up slightly more surface space than my wireless elite, but is much, much thinner.My only complaints are that the space key is a little bit stiff out of the box (maybe it'll loosen up a bit after usage), the distance from Ctrl to the number keys seems to have increased a bit (on the scale of millimeters, this is important for those of us hitting Ctrl+F5 quite often ;-), the Delete key is now the same size as the other keys in the cluster (which some people may prefer, but I need to adjust to due to the extra large delete key on the Wireless Elite set), the Enter key is slightly smaller (by 3-5mm), and the key response is not as "soft" as say the ones I recently sampled on the MS bluetooth keyboard, but still very comfortable.Overall, a very high quality keyboard. If you can wait, there is sure to be a wireless version coming soon. But anyone that spends a significant amount of type working with computers will be able to appreciate the new layout after 1-2 days of adjustment to the new curvature. I'm very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this keyboard to my fellow programmers :)UPDATE: In the past few days, I've had an inquiry into whether I'm still satisfied with the keyboard. The answer is a big, bold *YES*. As I was telling a colleague, this keyboard simply rocks. I can type hours on end without pain. My "seat of the pants" impression is that I also type _faster_ with this keyboard. As I pointed out above, I think that most people will have to go through a period of adjustment to really feel comfortable and fall in love with this keyboard, even if you're coming from a previous Microsoft Ergo series keyboard.
Have taken this model back to the store and exchanged it three times now. Each time it works fine for about 3 weeks, then starts freezing up, or tells me I have inserted an incompatible disk---even though it had already read the same disk before with no problems. Right now it is reading about 50% of the DVDs I own. It's going in the trash... That's a shame because I have always loved RCA products before. I'll think long and hard before I buy RCA again.
See my review on the cordless trackball.The cordless was not available when I bought this. Notwithstanding, this device has been great. It is very accurate in controlling the pointer and the ergonomid shape of the device fits my hand perfectly. Couldn't recommend it more highly, but get the cordless version to avoid another cable on your desk.
If you want to go jogging or work out while listening to music, these headphones will stick in your ears like an earplug, staying put until you explicitly try to remove them. Since they block out sound well and stick close to your eardrum, they can produce very powerful and clear sound despite their size. They hide pretty well. Their foam piece is cheap online and easy to replace, which is important because they will wear out with all the squishing to make them fit in your ears. Best of all, they are cheap.Please keep in mind, though, that they pretty much function as earplugs. This can be a good thing and a bad thing. If you go jogging and fail to look both ways at roads, you may not notice a car approaching. However, if you want to be alone with your music and your thoughts (such as if you are ADD) then will serve you well.
Good product, but has some drawbacks. Viewing screen can be difficult to see in bright sunlight. Picture quality is good, however it would be nice to see a larger piture when viewing movies on the computer. Otherwise it is a very nice product and is easy to carry around and use. I have encountered no problems in operating it. Sound quality is also good.
Sound was clear and works great with camcorder but I was planning on using this with a digital audio recorder as well. As far as I can tell, only records mono which I wasn't aware of when buying. Maybe more my fault for not searching well enough but would have been nice to have that description in the specs. Distance wasn't too bad but in a high school setting, could use a little further. I would rate the distance at about 50 ft. If you are using for simple video applications, works well. Did not test in wind.
Before buying I compared the Streetpilot against the C320, C330, Magellan, and Tom Tom GPS systems and decided the C340 was the best buy. I wanted something that would be simple to use. Straight out of the box the C340 was ready to use. What impressed a co-work was the fact that the programmed maps had updated street names that had been recently renamed. Although it has an internal battery it comes with a DC adapter for the car. It does not come with an AC adapter but you really don't need it. If you have the unit connected to your PC for updates the unit is powered via the USB connection. The first day I fully charged the unit battery through the USB connection. There is one big disappointment with this unit and that is the so called 6 million points of interest. If you plan a trip and decide to make some stops at points of interest along the way you might want to call ahead because they might not be in business anymore. Overall I'm pleased with the product.
iPods certainly pay for themselves, especially with all the accessories available to listen to them in your car, home, etc. At this price point, you can get a lot of music into a very small package that is easily affordable. I use the Transpod system with mine in the car and the sound quality is better than a direct connection via a cassette system. I also use it with a Denon stereo and docking station and have been happy with the sound quality. While the sound of an iPod isn't quite that of a high quality recording, it is still very good. I'm a musician and I'm happy with how it handles most types of music including classical music.If you don't have a lot of money to buy albums, this is a good investment because you can use your family members or other people's music. While I don't condone breaking copyright law, you certainly can "share" music if you want to with friends, relatives, etc. If you are a young person, perhaps you can load some of dads albums for him and borrow his iPod! This is a less expensive option than buying a lot of albums yourself.All iPods are easy to use, but they do have a proprietary format. If you go this route, you can record CDs no problem. However, you can't use this as an mp3 player. You are basically married to getting your music from iTunes or directly from CDs. Some people find this a disadvantage. It depends upon your needs.
I was given this product as a gift and it has been a royal pain. I'm not computer illiterate in the least; however, I've spent HOURS trying to effectively download songs to this device. Its like trying to solve an unsolvable puzzle (even with the musicmatch software--which I used prior to acquiring this player).I've spent enough time on this miserable player so I won't spend anymore time on its review. Heed this warning! Buy anything else.
The item is very nice, but it has given me a lot of trouble. The FM radio reception is terrible and the music keeps on pausing, jumping, very frequently. I contacted customer service, they said I should download a different program than the one included with the MP3 which is a hassle, it just sholdn't happen. After I downloaded the new program, the radio reception was exactly the same and even though the frequency of pauses and interruptions in the music was la lot lower, it didn't dissappear completely. It seem its not very good quality equipment, no for paying [this price].
If you are a tech savvy lives in a hot climate area and the most of your PCI slots are already occupied, please make sure that you have an extra cooling fan inside the machine to blow out the heat.The card emits significant heat and it does not come along with attached cooling fan. Attached static cooler is not enough.My card has broken after nine months.
First, I'm not the hot rod geek type. My previous router was a Net Gear that gave me a fit to get up and running. Then lasted three yrs. and crapped out.I bought the D-Link based on the reviews I read and research telling me an N Type router was more secure.Anyway, out of the box I followed a few simple written instructions a few prompts on the computer and was rockin' in no time. I've only had it a couple months but, no issues at all. I use a lap top in my home office three rooms away from the router with no complaints on speed. Lap Top runs Windows Vista.Would highly recommend.
Words cannot describe the clarity and power of this system! Not to mention that the list price is $400 and Amazon sells it for under $200 (not including shipping). I recommend trying it for yourself.
This is the second Brother HL-2070N printer i"ve owned. The first died during a storm and I forgot about electrical surges. The only negative on this printer is a slight curling of the pages. It is fast and reliable. The prints are crystal clear. I would recommend this product to everyone.
This slip case is a quite adequate case for a 17" Laptop computer for not a lot of money. The case is very light neoprene and has metal hardware which is remarkable considering the price of the case. The inside is divided by a piece of thin nylon into 2 compartments and there is a handy outside pocket with a velcro closure. It is definitely worth the price.
my 17" late 2011 macbook pro fits well. rubber pads as well as velcro for securing the bottom and other wire type securing devices gives you plenty of mounting options.
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 purchased this item to install an aftermarket Kenwood stereo in a 2001 Ford Focus. It fits flush with the dash, but the stereo doesn't fit.
I use a headset almost everyday to chat with my friends, and I bought this one after a headset that I had for a year started acting up. The mic is amazing, people comment on the great sound quality. That is really the only plus side about this.The mute button is positioned so that if I happen to touch that area (which happens when I move my laptop, sit up, lean over, etc) the mute button will activate and the listening party will think I am incredibly rude.The headset is very heavy, the pads are very big, and they are comfortable UNLESS I wear glasses, which will just make very painful ears after 30 minutes or so.I would have been content with the headphones and made sure I wore contacts everytime I had to use them, except I bought these Sept 22, 2011, and first week of Dec 2011, they're already broken. The wires inside I guess have crimped and the mic isn't picking up sound anymore. I would not recommend this item.
This battery charger had a short in the wiring. The plug didn't even fit all the way into the base. Didn't anybody test this product before they started selling them?My money was refunded, minus the shipping & handling both ways. So I'm out $20 for the s&h.;I should've gone to my neighborhood Fry's Electronics instead.
Hello,I havn't heavily used my Cruzer Titanium, but its doing exactly what I want it to, Lord willing, which is to hold my important files as a back up. I placed on it my most important files and also some portable apps, in case I travel and want to use the apps I normally use. No problems so far, though I did uninstall the software that came on it right away since the only bad reviews seemed to relate to the software not working right, and I didn't want to take any chances. I gave the product 5 stars because it appears to be exactly what it represents.
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.
I purchased this radio for a hard of hearing family member who relies on a FM system and a loop to listen to Religious services.We tried several MP3 players with FM radio and only lasted maybe a year or so, built in batteries kept failing and so we decided to invest on a AM/ FM only system and this was our choice based on the good reviews. So far it's worked just fine and being able to use normal batteries is great because they are inexpensive and easy to replace. The radio also has a built in battery saver feature that turns off radio after 90 min. Sound quality has been better than previous systems we used and for a hearing impaired person that is always great.
After trying a number of other players, I was pleasantly surprised with the San Disk 512MB player. It's battery life, ease of use and capacity (100+) songs, as well as its size and weight are great attributes. I have been using this product for over three months and am still impressed.
I bought this over a month ago for my new camera, and so far so good! It holds over 1500 pictures at 7.2MP or over an hours worth of filming. I don't have much experience with memory cards, but it doesn't lag after picture taking (I'd heard some do) and the upload rate to my computer is not bad at all. For the price (I think I spent $13 including s&h;) it was a very good deal!Hope this helps,James
I am a low handicapper and rely on accurate yardages to pins, bunkers, and layup areas. This rangefinder is an outstanding tool for golf. When properly used, it can easily take the place of GPS systems found on carts at many golf courses. I can easily sight in a pin/flag inside 220 yards within 1-2 seconds. I have sighted in a flag from 258 yards while leaning against my bag for steadiness in about 4-5 seconds. Bunkers, trees, or hills can be sighted in immediately from further away than Tiger or John Daly can hit. If yardages are important to you, this is a very helpful product.
I bought this TV 3 years ago at a big box store. 4 months ago it started to malfunction. It would turn on to just a white screen. I would turn it off then back on again, the picture would be there but no sound. After turning off then on again it would come back on. Now a few months later, it won't turn on at all. Dead. I would assume that a TV should last longer. I have a Big tv in my living room that is 10 years old and still working without issue. This TV is crap when it comes to longevity. Buy something else. Considering how cheap other brand TVs of this size are now-a-days, I wont even bother trying to get it fixed.
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.
We ordered this extra card for a Trip to MexicoWe haven't gone yet but, everything seems to be greatwith the card.
D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router DIR-655 - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft)I purchased this Wireless router for use in my New basement apartment. So far, it has performed admirably. I have not had to restart / reset the unit in over a month of operation.The Interface is relatively easy to use, and I had no issues setting up an encrypted wireless network.The Gigabit switch is a definite plus over some competing products.Overall, I am quite satisfied and would have no problems recommending this router to my friends and family.
This is a great switch for a home network. Its fast, easy to connect, has a cool design and works well. I saw my network file copy speeds go up from less than 20MBps to over 40MBps sustained. This is a greats wtich and I recommend this to anyone with a small home network.
This FM transmitter works perfectly fine with my car radio. I just got it for myself and one for friend for christmas!
If you don't have a CPU back plate cutout on your motherboard mounting tray in your case, then this fan is a great choice. If you do have a cutout, then go for the Cooler Master Hyper 212+It is getting to a point where it cannot keep up with the high wattage processors such as AMD's 6 core CPUs while overclocked.I managed to get my 125w C2 Phenom II quadcore to 3.7Ghz stable with this baby with decent Idle/Load temps. Any further and the heat becomes too much of an issue. As for the X6 CPU's, the highest I could go was 3.5Ghz before it just became too much for this fan to handle.It's reasonably quiet, thanks mostly to Arctic Cooling's rubber bushings that keep the usual ear splitting vibration of 92mm fans in check.I'm sure it's performance would be greater if you take the time to properly lap the contact surface to a mirror finish (I didn't do this.)Soon the time will come when this fan won't have enough cooling ability to handle what most overclockers demand from their cooling systems.But for a reasonably priced fan that is easy to install on the normal 3 prong mounting plates that AMD uses, this fan is a definite winner.If for some reason you can't mount a Hyper 212+ then this cooler is a great choice.
What more can be said. They work fine, no problem, were shipped right away. I'd buy this item again!
I'm looking for a new unit because this Go Video product is worthless. Even if you try tech support you are not going to get any response. All the functions relating to programming a recording on the VCR side do not work. I don't even bother with the DVD recording side. As as simple player it is ok. But, who knows, tomorrow that function may disappear. I don't recommend buying any Go Video product
The finish on these speakers is unbelievably good. They look like fine furniture. They are very small, and fit very nicely on a Rosewood Stereo-Television cabinet we have. The sound is very good as long as you are realistic about your expectations given that this is a small satellite speaker. I needed some unobtrusive front speaker and these really fit the bill as they look like a work of art.
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 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!!
After laboring mightily I failed to get the software to work for the HP 4070 scanner with my Dell 4500 - Win XP system (a capable and mainline computer system with no strange features). An HP Chat Line tech told me to download a 300 + mb file, unzip it and install it. Didn't work. The next day, another Chat Line tech told me to uninstall my XP SP2, uninstall the HP scanner software and start afresh, then reinstall SP2. Instead, after hours of effort, and help from helpless but very nice Chat-persons, I gave up. Thank you Amazon for taking back this scanner with the huge but useless software. Too bad I had to pay for shipping, but hey, who's complaining.
This appears to be a good quality cable. The sheathing is much more flexible than the more armored type, making it much easier to get this cable to conform to a circuitous route, if that is what you need. Conversely, it may make the cable more vulnerable to damage. The 50 foot run I am using does not appear to degrade the signal, at least to the naked eye.
It's very useful for keeping lens caps attached to your camera so you don't have to look for where you last placed it. However, the adhesive in one of the items detached from the rest of the leash after a while. Also, the plastic that you bend around the D-ring is not flexible so it's a little difficult to attach. Overall however, it's a good product.
I bought an Ipod Nano 4 GB pink for my daughter for Christmas. At first we had trouble downloading the music, but the next day we did our research on the internet on how to download music. We figured it out by downloading Itunes on my Laptop. The directions are limited but we figured it out. All in all my daughter likes the color and she uses it all the time. I got it here on Amazon.com and it came with free shipping. I saved more money buying it here than at the store. Thanks: Serna in California
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 $.
this ear-bud was fallen off during workout, oh yeah, u can hear what happened around you and especially if you were in metro system, that all you would hear-the train running. what a waste.
I would rate this higher, but the padding is insufficient for a 17inch, 5lb laptop. It is very light, but I worry about any fall over 1 foot, or less than a foot on a non-carpet surface. Good price, good company, but not very sturdy.
This stand does NOT work well for 17 inch laptops. The design is great and everything about it is perfect except for the fact that it does NOT work well with 17 inch laptops. It IS possible to steady your 17'' laptop on this stand, but if you try to adjust the screen or move it around your laptop can easily fall backwards because it is hanging over the edge. I would NOT recommend this stand for a 17'' laptop.
Excellent CD-RW, quick installation, quiet while recording.The software included makes burning CD's a breeze.Great buy and good price.
It keeps my laptop secure and safe from scratches and light impacts. I love that I can now use any of my backpacks and bags to carry my laptop in without worry...even if they do not have laptop padded compartments built into them. In the top pocket you will be able to fit your power cable, though you do need to feed the cord in as opposed to winding it around the surge box...otherwise you will have trouble fitting it in the pocket. The zippers seem to be heavyduty, the stitching is well done and strong, and the Neoprene is thick enough to protect from scratches and light dings, but not so heavy or stiff that it takes a lot of effort to get the laptop in or out.
This battery is exactly as Described. It was delivered amazingly fast, the price was fair and all expetations of mine of the product and transaction were exceeded!
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 is Great! It's small and easy to use. Starting out was no problem for someone not computer savvy. I just plugged it in and started loading it. Transfer/recovery speed is pretty decent. The only thing I might recommend is a sleeve or something to keep it from getting scratched up. I'm extremely happy with this product.
We received this camcorder for a Christmas gift 2005. We were not impressed at all. When we tried to record our opening gifts in a living room, the picture looked terrible. It looked bad on the view finder & even worse on the television. We thought that it was possibly the lighting at my mother's house. So we tried it at home in our living room with an over head light, and the natural light from outside, it was still terrible. Our digital photo camera took clearer videos than this camera. The only time we could get the video to look semi clear was below our incredibly bright track lighting! Well, clearly you won't have that light quality hardly anywhere. Needless to say, we returned the camera, after exchanging it once because we thought it was a lemon. We ended up going with the Sony HC21 and are much happier with it!
I bought this as a gift and the person loved it. Great deal for the money.
I recently purchased this from the Toys-R-Us store. I got the dvd player home and it would not work. I took it back to the store and got another one. I asked to make sure it worked before I left the store and when it was hooked up it would not work as well. We opened our third box and finally it started to play, but when I got home with the player it only played for 5 minutes before shutting off automatically!!
I've been using dual monitors for years, so when I learned that our company's new workstations were of the mini-me variety with only 1 video out and no slots to add a video card I was a little panicked (once you've gotten used to multiple displays, going back to just one is awful). After much searching I found this product and decided I'd take a gamble on it.Many months later, I am glad to report that it just plain works. It drives my secondary monitor and is reasonably crisp and perfectly acceptable at a resolution of 1280 X 1024. It's not the most beautiful display, you obviously wouldn't want to game, do image editing, or use at your primary display; but it is just fine for a secondary. I've experienced no driver issues or other strange behavior. It has exceeded my expectations.
While this card outperformed my Nvidia GF3Ti500 in the new Winmark (4300 to 1112) it ran UT2K3 worse... about the same framerates but constant crashing.Worst part is telephone support for the first 30 days is on a toll line... in my case it cost me a bundle working with them for nearly 90 minutes... and their &quot;free&quot; email support is worthless... they simply send you links to white pages... which in my case I'd already gone through.Recently sent the card back and plan to upgrade to a GF4 instead.
Received player on Friday. It worked wonderfully for two days then the player started to delete all the mp3 files when hiting the play button. Contacted Rio and they suggested several fixes. After following their instructions, the player became unusable. They diagnosed the problem as corrupted software in the player and suggested a product return. The player was sweet when it worked and the technical support at Rio were wonderful. However, the player I received ended up being a very expensive paper-weight. The player is on its way back to Amazon.
This product was a great price & was exactly what I needed. I would buy again when the time comes!
Upgraded my Eee PC ram, easy install, worked great. Pricey compared to other forms but only kind that works with netbooks.
Well the package came in a timely manner but the floppy disks where stored in a Target bag when they came with no ESD protection what so ever. Did not come in the package that was advertised, no way to know for sure if all of them work or suffered damage due to ESD during transport. I wont be buying from this seller again.
Works very well on KUbuntu 8.04 with the UVC driver is installed. No extra steps had to be performed to install this driver. Testing to see if the camera works can be done with the luvcview utility that is available in the Ubuntu repository. The camera has a black ring around the lens which can be used to adjust focus (can be a little tight initially). Works readily with Skype 2.0 and above - select the Options menu and click on Video Devices -> Test button and you should see the video from your camera in the small black box. The in-built microphone also works seamlessly. I have had to adjust the input device sometimes (/dev/dsp, /dev/dsp1) to get the audio to work but that happens even with a separate, normal mic.Doesn't require any external power. The clip helps fasten the camera to the laptop screen perimeter and a reasonably long USB cable connects to the computer. Very travel friendly.
When I write a review, I hope to add some information of value that may not have appeared in another review. I hope I have succeeded with this.The bonus is what Amazon doesn't tell you: Yes, these are 2,700 mA. Yes, the batteries are made in Japan (although the charger is made in China).Amazon didn't tell you that these are Sony Cycle Energy rechargeable batteries and do not require initial charging and have a very low self discharge rate. They maintain 85 percent of their charge after one year and can be recharged up to 1,000 times. This new technology offers consumers the convenience of a ready-to-use rechargeable battery that is longer lasting and environmentally friendly.Amazon sells the batteries, alone, for $15.If you buy rechargeable batteries for, say, a portable radio and recharge them every few weeks or so, almost any rechargeable battery will do. But if you need batteries for an emergency radio or a camera that may not be used for months from now, these are the batteries to get, and they are included with this charger.What this means is that you are getting the charger, by itself, for only "around" say, $15. (It's "around" $15 because Amazon is forever playing games with the price, a few dollars either side of $30 for the package.)In this price range, the charger is exceptional. My favorite features:(1) Refresh, which fully discharges the batteries before the charge cycle begins, to condition the batteries. (Refresh is optional: you don't have to use it if you don't want to.)(2) The visual display, showing the amount of charge.(3) Four independent recharging circuits, one for each battery.(4) Power supply built into the charger, no "wall wart."(5) The light on the charging panel goes off when the charging is done.The charger appears to be well-made, although I would have preferred a more substantial lid ( a minor detail).Get it.
Great bag, very portable. Great for vacations or short trips when you don't want to carry ALL of your camera equipment, just a few lenses and filters, cables, etc. Durable, well padded. Fits your Canon SLR great.
Great cleaning tool. I just wish it had a cap on the brush end. Debris can get into the brush due to lack of a cap.
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.)
I am very pleased with this IPod. I only have about 1,000 songs which is my entire CD collection so I will never have to delete songs. The only thing I would have done differently is research all the accessories first. I purchased a transmitter so I could listen in my car then later saw one that plugs into my cigarette lighter that transmits and charges my IPod at the same time.
This remote has turned out to be everything I expected. For only $75 its just what I need. I have a technology challenged friend who used to curse me and all my remotes. This has made it much easier for him. Set up was a breeze and I haven't had any trouble with it in the first month.
The hood and conversion adapter are genuine Canon (made in Japan) and have a quality look and feel. The trouble with plastic is that the threads tend to bind. Even a lightly screwed on filter can have a mind of it's own when you try to remove it from the adapter. Also, you cannot use a lens cap when the hood is on, which is a pain.If I was buying these again, I would pay the extra $$ for aluminium.
I purchased this mouse because of its attractive price being it is optical. It was very easy to setup on my Windows 98 desktop, although I guess it is used for laptops. But at any rate, I loved the simplicity of this mouse.The draw back was the wheel for me. When ever I would want to scroll down a page and it would run over a drop-down list, it would change the setting of the web page and take me places I didn't want. This happens EVEN if the selected option in the drop-down list is NOT HIGHLIGHTED. But if you switch its mode to Default, then the mouse only allows you to scroll 1 line per scroll unit! That is too slow for me! Even if you change the Scroll Speed, it doesn't work if you remain in Default. It is not a major problem, but an annoying one. Other than that, this mouse is small and durable, which I prefer. I would rate it a 3.5 if I could, but 3 would sound too low. So I rated it 4 stars, especially considering its sticker price.
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!!
This dryer is perfect for travel. It is not tiny, like some travel dryers, but is smaller than the normal hair dryer. The pullout cord is extra long, the handle folds for packing, it is powerful, AND uses the ionic technology. It is perfect for me. I love that it is black and silver with the black part having a rubbery coating that keeps it from sliding off the countertop. Excellent product!
Pro: It is sturdy. The design allows me to store my keyboard underneath which frees up desk space. Positions laptop 8" above my desk.Con: Height is not adjustable. $49 is a lot of money for a piece of metal bent into a "U" shape. The lip of the notebook stand curls around front of laptop to keep it from sliding off the notebook stand, but I use a seperate fan pad under my laptop and the notebook stand lip is not wide enough to hold the fan pad and laptop.
I am currently on my 3rd of this keyboard (over the past 7 years or so) and still have no major complaints at all.I personally find the ergonomic keyboard layout so much more usable than standard keyboards and have used nothing else for my desktops for nearly 10 years.This one became my instant favorite a long time ago and I have tried a couple others when not being able to locate this model quickly and always been unsatisfied with others.I have now taken up the habit of keeping a spare and seeing that this is up for a lightning deal today I might just buy another spare.The only reasons I have ever replaced these keyboards is that most of the button labels wear off over time from heavy usage (I type around 7 hours a day at least) and the faux leather wrist (or really heal of palm) support becomes funky over time which eventually drives me nuts from the dirty feeling. I could probably maintain it better but fail to do so.My desk actually doesn't fit it very well on the keyboard tray so I specifically look for a better fit for this keyboard when considering a new desk.
Husband is very happy to have his iPod working in his work van as it only had a radio. Very easy to use and set up!
I FINALLY received my iPod and love it. I previously owned a 2nd generation 20GB model that was fantastic. The new 40GB provides double the capacity, has a smaller size and incorporates the new click wheel. Please refer to Bowen Simmons review for more specifics regarding features.(...)
they're all cheap and fragile. customers find new ways to break them all the time!buy a few spares to have on hand.
Purchased for my wife as a Christmas gift. Great shipping and delivery along with a great price. I thought the hairsetter was advertized as "Quick heat" and they really weren't. They aren't as fast too heat up as she had hoped for.
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.
This little case is everything it needs to be---conveniently holding and protecting two USB flash drives. It has no particular frills, but it does its job well.
I have this same head set at work so I already knew it was a great product so I bought one for my home. I also work at home 2 days a week. I love it. No more wires that get tangled. The sound quality is good. Plus you can adjust the sound if neccessary. I use it on a corded desk phone with a headset lifter (Also a nice add on).
I bought this case for my Garmin 60csx with the primary intention of keeping it protected. It does that very well. Nice snug fit, feels really good in your hand. Of course, the 4-way rocker button in the center is going to feel a little different in use because you're moving it through a piece of clear plastic, but if that's the "price" I have to pay to protect my expensive unit, so be it. Build quality is absolutely first rate. I am very happy with this case and have no reservations in recommending it to any Garmin 60 owner.
I bought this camera new in 2004, I like it then and I like it now. It may be getting behind in technological terms, but it is still capable of creating fantastic photos. This is my travel camera, I own several cameras and as the user name implies, a nikon user and huge nikon fan. But Nikon still to date has not made a point and shoot camera that a DSLR user who wants more control should buy. Luckily Canon has, in the Powershot G series cameras.I have used this camera since 2004 and it has been trouble free and never once has it not performed like it should. It gives me lots of control of my photo shoots, has RAW abilities, takes pretty good photos, and is very easy to use.I would recommend anyone who is looking for a camera that will give you the control you like, without having to take your SLR everywhere, look into the G series cameras. If you don't mind some older features, the G5 will do very well for you. Right now they can be found for around $125 or so on ebay, which I think is a real bargain for what you are getting in return. I plan to keep this camera until it just dies, or there are no more batteries, CF, cards or accessories available. That is another thing, you can still readily find all the accessories for this camera, and find them at a very reasonable price.I do not agree with others who have complained about the picture quality or excessive purple fringing, neither have ever been a major problem for me, and I am very picky about the quality of photographs I make. If the photos were not up to my standards, i would have tossed this camera a long time ago and moved on. This a is very nice camera, even today. You don't keep and use something for 6 years if it is not up to standards. Look into the G5 if you are looking for a useful camera that will give you control over your photos, and you can leave that DSLR at home from time to time.
This should be used for Bose products only. This is a must if you do not want to run wires across the floor and do not want to do a rennovation to hide the wires. Compared with the wired sounds, the wireless is not as sharp, to be expected. However, the sound is still greeeeat! Very easy to set up and our recommendation is to make sure both units face each other at the same level. We bought ours from one call and throughout the service was excellent. We dropped it by one star just because the sound was slightly tad less sharp than the wired version.
This printer is so awesome and I love it.It prints pix so good,looks like I took them to a professional lab.Copying is great and the scanner is as well.I didn't have any probs installing and my computer is 2 1/2 years old.The only drawback and it is not even that big a deal, is that it didn't come with a usb cable.Thank goodness I had one or I probably would have been mad since I wanted to play with it right away.I heard all printers do no longer come with usb cords but I did not know that.I bought that universal ink set that refills all inkjet printers for cheap and have yet to use it.I bought this at wal mart and it was only $58!
I wanted to install a small home cinema in our fifth wheel RV. The 27" TV was a bit useless by today's standards.I needed a small screen of around 4' to 5' in width and this one's measurements of 50" width (projected image) was perfect.I hung it on two hooks into the ceiling (find the timber studs!) which means I can unhook it for traveling.The projector is also on a ceiling mount and it all works just right.The projected image is bright, sharp and clear at the limited side viewing angles within the 14' internal width of the RV (with rear slides out).The price made it a no brainer. Very Good!
This item is what they said it was. Works well with my nuvi 1300. Came in good time and just what I ordered.
It provides an extension for your existing headphones so that you can sit back and use them. My headphones had a short cord. Useful for when you want to sit back, away from your computer at night and play games and/or listen to music without disturbing others. I prefer this type of cord over coiled ones too. It's less intrusive.
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.
Very nice product and easy to use. Must be sure to hook it up with all the computers and the switch turned OFF. When I first received it, I couldn't get it to work, but found a flash switch toggled to the on position. The device worked perfectly after I toggled the flash switch to the off position. It's strange that the switch isn't discussed at all in the user guide that comes with the switch.Another note, the T series switches have a USB connection for the computers (not the mouse and keyboard) and it's also important to NOT have both the USB and PS2 connectors connected to the computer(s). Do either one or the other.
The 2.5 mobile to headset that i purchased does not work at all. I tell you guys don't buy this product. I am very dissapointed plus I paid more than $7 for shipping which is more expensive than the product and what did I got nothing not even a refund and a RNA to ship it back for free. I contacted the seller and I was told that they will refund it but I will pay for the shiiping back to them. Do not buy this product!!!!!
As someone who travels a ton (100+ flights a year), this thing is a lifesaver. I can't tell you how many times, I've gotten work done and made friends in Airports where outlets are scarce. This outlet is a must.
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.
After purchasing my embroidery machine in 2004, I read information regarding downloading designs from my computer. Everything I read said to use SanDisk Compact Flash Cards and that's what I have been using for the past 12 years.With SanDisk, I have NEVER lost any of my 100 embroidery designs (that's the amount my embroidery machine will recognize on each card). Over the years, I have accumulated over 2600 designs, which means I have purchased 27 flash cards (I have an empty one to fill for when I need it). SanDisk is the best flash card I have ever used!
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
I have ordered 2 sets for these cartridges and all have worked just fine, and I love the price. Seem to last just as long as the name brand that I was paying through the nose for!
yes, the Ilford 1574577 HP5 Plus, Black and White Print Film is truly film. it is film of the highest caliber. it is film that is transcendental. transcendental PLUS
Whoa...it was broken out of the box. The plastic trim window over the display came off with the protective clear wrap around the music player. I super glued it back on. The whole unit feels cheap and weakly built. The "gun metal" finish scratches *very* easily. The buttons "miss," by that I mean that pressing the next button might trigger the play/pause button instead of next. The menu system is marginal considering the player has 7 buttons on the face. The player has a 2.5MM jack instead of a 3.5MM jack, so now I have to dig up an adapter because it is not mentioned in the item description. I would not have purchased it based on that fact alone. Quite honestly the manufacturer could have easily put a standard jack into the player. I have not had a chance to verify battery life as I just got the package today. There are positives. File transfer is snappy, the screen is easily read, the FM function works well with the right headphones (the headphone cord acts as the antenna.) FM record seems a useless feature, but that is simply my opinion. Voice recording quality is selectable (3 quality settings) and functions well enough to take quick mental notes but it would take you a minute to get there. I bought this for gym use, so I guess I will see how well it goes, but I do consider it disposable at this point due to the poor build quality. There are MUCH better products available for only a few dollars more. I highly recommend finding a different player. My advice: call a friend.
According to the Australian distributors web site: &quot;Australian users have recently reported problems of short battery life with the Nikon Coolpix 3100 camera. Earlier in 2003 a firmware upgrade to version 1.2 was issued which changed the sensing point of the battery level indicator for a 'low battery' condition. (The battery indicator on the 3100 indicated a low battery condition even though batteries were still almost fully charged.) However, even after applying the firmware change to their cameras, some remaining customers have reported that they still experience apparent short battery life&quot;How long has Austrlian distributor and the retail vendor known about this - who knows! - Neither the vendor nor the distributor advised me of this matter at the time of purchase or later when the product was registered. So much for vendor service and Maxwells customer service.So I take the camera for the 'adjustment' to be carried out &quot;while we wait&quot; ----- and wait --- and wait. Finally - the camera is returned and its all fixed.... or so we are told.So take out the camera - three sets of fresh batteries (best to be sure) - and away we go.... AND STILL THE CAMERA IS UNABLE TO TAKE MORE THAT 6 OR 8 PHOTOS BEFORE REPORTING THE BATTERIES ARE DEAD.Dont buy this 'camera' - if you want to take more than 6 or 8 photo's - its just junk.
My wife is very hard on earbud type headphones, usually not lasting more than a few weeks per pair. So, I do not want to pay a lot for earbuds. She aso only listens to books on tape, but constantly - so I don't need a lot of high fidelity. These appear to be a good value. We'll se after she opens them (Christmas Stocking stuffer) and has them for a few weeks.
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 :(
Problems from Day 1. Tray pops open on printing. Phantom jams. Replaced under warranty and the same thing started happening on the new machine. Never a Canon again.
The inside or the leather case is finished in black velvet! this is not the optimus material for the use and the look of the item. I recomend just leather.
I love, love, LOVE this keyboard. I was looking at the exact same model in the store, but it was $80 there!I have had carpal tunnel before, so it's important to me to use a keyboard that doesn't cause a reoccurance. I'm pretty sure I nailed it with this one! No pain whatsoever while I type! The cord is nice and long. The features are great!My only complaint would be that the spacebar is a little sticky, but that seems to be loosening up with use.
i have the horizon 202 and the shots are really quite impressive. as opposed to "panoramic" shots from other cameras that just cut off the tops and bottoms of the frame, this camera really pulls in 120 degree wide shots. wonderful for scenery and vistas.you need to find a place that can develop the film. it uses regular 35mm, but each shot is about a frame and a half wide. enlagements look great--the details are sharp. no stitching of images--real panoramic shots right out of the camera.
Been using these for years in my old junky vehicles.... beats upgrading the radio and works with my phone too!
After an exhaustive search, I settled on this TV and could not be happier. The picture quality for SDTV is equal to a normal picture tube TV, but after hooking up the Playstation 3 and HDTV service, you really get to see what the set is capable of. Wonderful bright colors, black blacks, and sharp edges makes for a viewing experience I had to see to believe. Great value for those who don't have 2 or 3 thousand to spend on a different type set of the same size.
Really handy for quick prep. Especially for grinding or shredding everything from eggs for egg salad, to cheeses for casseroles, to olives for homeade cream cheese spreds. Easy clean up and storage.
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).
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.
This card works well. It seems to be based on the Marvell Yukon 88E8xxx chipset, so it's rather compatible and has a fair number of drivers out there.Nothing special about it, other than the chipset.
I've had this model for about 2 months. For the price I paid ($599) it's a great machine. You'll pay double for a comparable Dell. It's small, lightweight, and runs smoothly. It does have a lot of included software, but some of the Toshiba stuff is pretty neat, like the touchpad utility (you can assign corners to different tasks).
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.
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.
Well, I really dont need to add more praises. Kudos to the Creative guys for this player. Its great, cheap and real user friendly. The menu options, buttons, browsing are very good. It does hang, but very rarely (twice in 3 months now) The sound quality is great, and so is the battery life. The only fault I felt was that the hold option was digital, instead of a button. The leather case provided is an added bonus. The universal USB cord to be used is also an useful feature.Compared to the iPod, I think this is way better in many respects. Go for it !!!
Besides loving the small size I love the feature that it shuts off after 90 minutes. I'd always fall asleep at night while listening to the radio, andwould have to replace the batteries more than I would have liked. This solvesthat problem. It's a good, well worth the $ little radio.
This is the second order for this item. Received promptly and works as advertised. Will use this vendor in the future.
I bought this for an HP 5850 a while back and just purchased an Officejet 7210, which to my delight, it also fits. I love this item. It does take a bit for the ink to dry, but not an unreasonable amount of time. I bought mine for far less than the retail price, but even at retail, it's worth the money.
Let me start by saying I am not an audiophile, but I can tell bad quality from good quality. These speakers are small sleek and stylish in my room, they are slightly heavy for their size. Anyways I have it hooked up to my receiver and well let me just say the sound is great, but not as everyone cracks it up to be. I think I would have rather saved the money and paid double for much better speakers, but then again I can't complain for 50 dollars and free shipping. They work nicely in my 4.1 sound system have yet to get a center channel and yet to see a true need for it. My subwoofer crapped out on me so technically it is a 4.0 sound system now, but with these sony speakers the bass is not bad at higher volumes. It seems like I could blow these speakers by going too high, but since I don;t live in my own house I have to keep the volume down anyway. They add a nice kick to my gaming and media experience and am somewhat thinking about getting another pair to replace the other speakers in my configuration.
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
Installation was a hassle, with very poor documentation as to what all the different programs being installed were for. My goal was to connect my new Motorola Q smartphone. I tried it on my laptop, got it to work once, then it wouldn't anymore and blue-screened my computer. Took it to work, tried to install on an HP desktop, same results - worked once, then blue-screened the machine. I returned this product to Amazon.
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.
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
Ordered this after I couldn't find anything in town, and needed it quickly. Had it in two days and am very pleased with the quality for the price. Made 50 foot patch cords and they worked well.
I bought this camera for my 6 year old. I tried to get a cute camera that still fuctioned as well as a "real" digital camera. The LCD screen is what you use for the viewfinder, which would be fine if it ever focused. Basically, the LCD screen is horrible. I have not loaded the pictures on my laptop yet, so I don't know if it actually takes good pictures or not, but as of right now, I am really unhappy with this camera. I wish that I would have skipped the cute pink color and just went for function. My daughter is disappointed in the camera as well. She prefers to use my old digital camera (8 years old and still works better than this one).
This is a great product. I love the inside cover to protect my mac from the zipper. It is a tight fit which is perfect. The only downside I have with this product is that the little pocket in the front doesn't have a closure (zipper, velcro, etc.) so I don't want to put anything in it. I wasn't expecting that though, so I wouldn't negatively rate it. It is exactly what I thought it would be.
I have purchsed two of these. The first one I got from bestbuy cause the guy told me it was great. It did work great for about 3 months but then it started going in and out and then finally stopped. I thought I had a bad apple so I bought another one from wal-mart. After about 3 months it started doing the same thing. Well the warranty is only for 90 days so i'm out of luck. the 2nd one still works but it has a short it in so you never know when it might go out and how long it might stay out. As far as the qaulity of the sound, it was great when it worked so if DLO can ever get there quality of the hardware better then I would recomend this product otherwise you will spend a lot of money replacing it every 3 months.
Since I can't live without my TIVO and have three places I live at, I recently had to buy a third TIVO. Now I'm back to watching television when I want to. Expensive but worth it!!
Very pleased. Product works good and the price was far less than at my local electronics store. I recommend it.
Bought these for my Wife's office. She is very pleased and so am I. we paid $43 Prime for these back in March, 2012. Seems that they raised the price $23 for the holidays. I'd wait to buy if I were you.
This is a great remote control. It simply works the way it should. We don't have the most complex entertainment center, but it was a pain managing 3 universal remotes because none of them could do all things. After I set up the Watch TV Activity, my technically adverse wife now uses the tv/sterero/cable box without any problems. I would recommend this unit to everyone.
Interior Dimensions:7.25" x 4.75" x 3.06" (18.4 x 12.1 x 7.8 cm)Watertight, crushproof, and dust proofOpen cell core with solid wall design - strong, light weightO-ring sealAutomatic Pressure Equalization ValveStainless steel hardwarePick N Pluck(tm) with convoluted lid foamLifetime Guarantee of ExcellenceConfigurationsCat. # Description1120 1120 Case1120NF 1120 Case (No foam)
THE BEST - MAN UP AND GET THIS !!!That says it ALL im so happy with these Speakers!! after 1 year there still pumpingmusic as LOUD as i wont them to be !!Forget about the price! get these your be HAPPY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I received this item today, and as predicted in the reviews here, the setup instructions were woefully lacking. They are quite good on the manufacturer's website, and setup is easy.If you have a wireless setup for your home make sure it is running before you start installing this unit.Install the transmitter first. This means making an easy connection with a supplied cable from the transmitter to your computer. Then, unplug your computer speakers from your computer and run them through the transmitter - it acts as a sound card. Power comes from the computer. Then, go into control panel and to sound settings. Make sure this unit is the default.I read lots of complaints here about this unit interfering with wireless reception, but I placed the transmitter two feet from my modem and all is well. No problem.Next install the receiver. All you do is use a supplied cable to connect to your stereo receiver, and also plug in the power cable. The transmitter and the receiving unit are in immediate contact, and any music you play on your computer will now come through your stereo speakers. This means any music that is being output from your computer - no matter what the source: Pandora, internet radio, iTunes playlists - you name it. Make sure to turn the volume on the source (Pandora or iTunes, for example) to high. You can adjust the volume with the supplied remote, or your stereo remote. The sound quality is much better this way.There are two sound adjustments which you can make or ignore. That's a matter of personal taste. I won't comment as each person will want to try them out. I don't like either through my computer speakers, but I do like one of them through my stereo speakers. The two remotes control these well.For $45 this is an amazing product. I recently upgraded to Pandora One, and the sound quality is excellent using this device. Also, if you download music from the Lala site the music files are of much better quality than on iTunes, and you will hear the difference.This was a very good purchase. I am guessing that the products that cost $500 or more may sound a bit better, but for me it's not worth the difference.Well done, Creative.
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.
Great product. I've got mine on my ears or around my neck all day at the office, and traveling through airports and on the plane without having to deal with wires is a dream. I got these around Christmas for $179 plus tax, and there hasn't been a day yet where I haven't used these for 5+ hours or more. Some of the best money I've spent.
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.
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 computer has big problems after a year of ownership. Sony will fix it for $700 DOLLARS!!! I have a very old IBM and a very OLD HP that are in better shape. I have other Sony products that are fine, but this is a lemon. I'm sure some of the folks who gave this a high rating have changed their opinion.The biggest disappointment was lack of Sony Service and lack of responsibility for all the latent defects.
I always have a few of these cables around. I use them on my desk with a stereo headset. The extension cable is for the microphone jack when I use the headphone jack with my speakers.
This DVD rack is sold by Atlantic, and made made by Mitsu, which is based out of India. I bought this rack because it was cheep and the reviews indicated it worked. I make my own furniture and I currently have many projects in the making. My wife asked for a DVD rack, which I do not have time to make right now, so we looked for something cheep that would keep the DVD's out of the floor temporarily. This rack worked just fine. I would like to address two issues I read in other reviews.Assembly: It is much easier, when assembling anything to not tighten any screws, or bolts, until the entire project is put together. This allows for some moving room and it is easier to fix mistakes.Tips/Falls easily: The first thing I noticed about this rack was that the base is the same width as the body of the rack. It stands to reason that once loaded with DVD s it is going to be top heavy, therefore it will fall over. It is designed to be screwed to the wall, but I wanted it to be free standing. I cut a plywood board two inches wider and two inches longer than the plastic rack. I carefully drilled holes in the plastic rack legs and I attached the rack to the plywood base. Now, the bottom base is wider, longer and heavier then the rack, so it stands up straight and it will not fall over even with the top loaded with DVD s. If you want to try this, be sure and pour water on the drill as you are drilling plastic. This keeps it from cracking. If you do not want to try drilling in plastic, you can strap it to a wood base board.
This is one of only two USB enabled CDR/RWs in the market. And this is the only one that come with Win2000 driver. Very compact and protable (size of a portable CD player). It also come with a very nice, full-featured CDBurning/UDF software from Ahead corp.(Germany) -- equal or beter than my Adaptec CDCreator/DirectCD 4.02D. The only issue is that the fail rate is higher on the Win2000. The reason is that USB is not a fast device and it needs CPU to keep it running. But, better than nothing on the Win2k platform for a USB CDR/RW. It works with my notebooks and desktops.
I tried to install the ImageMate in a new Dell PC. I followed the instructions carefully and my computer crashed as soon as I plugged the device into the USB port. This happened several times and finally corrupted my modem software.After solving the modem problem I called SanDisk tech service. After two long periods on hold, someone said I'd get a call-back the same day. Never did. Didn't get a response from an email to their tech service people either. Stay away!
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.
I've used quite a few different brands of Ethernet cables, including making my own. Triplite's are by far the best, both for quality, cost and the top of the cable is very well designed (where a boot usually goes).
The seller was very fast in delivering this product. As I had lost my original lens cap, this was much appreciated.
As long as you prep it, it keeps stuff hot hot for a long period of time. My brother keeps trying to steal it from me!
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.
Alright. I bought this because I use an HD Dazzle in order to capture my gameplays. I was using y-splitters and composite video (the yellow cable) to capture my gameplay. I knew that s-video was better quality but I didn't know how to use it. So, I did a little research and found out people were using these. I wasn't sure if I could find a distribution amp that had s-video but I looked on Amazon. I found this, read the very consistent reviews and decided on it. Along with it, I also bought two of these s-video cables which is at a cheap price but is very durable and flexible: &lt;...>. I am absolutely, 100% satisfied with this product and if I ever need another distribution amp, I will be looking at this company without a doubt.PS make sure that if you are using a PS3 or Xbox you buy the s-video cable for the system
Received the item in a timely fashion. It is the exact model of the original flash that I had broken. Works great with my old camera.
I was in the market for some smallish speakers for my living room (WAF) and came across these bad boys. I had a budget of under 500 dollors and was looking at the Energy 5 and Polk RM510. I desided on the HD510 because I heard good reviews on them and couldn't believe what I was getting for under 250 dollors. I have never looked back I have used these speakers for a month now and have trully enjoyed their sound in movies and music. At first they sounded a little tinish but after a few weeks of use for break in they came into their own and fill my living room with great sound. I also got some major brownie points from the wife because they cost half what I was going to spend and my wife can hide them with covers if she can ever pick out the ones she wants. Some folks believe the sub is kind of quite for this setup but to me I feel it is paired nicely with the sats. The only thing that I would change would be the look of the center channel since it is identical to the other sats, you can change the logo to face correctly if you put the speaker on its side so I am happy for now.
The camera is fun. it's features are:Picture takerPicture EditorSpy CamPC LinkLightingSlide ShowThe only bad things are that it works on the SP and Advance only. (Not to mention, maybe the game boy player.) But it doesnt work on DS. And the fuzzy quality.Overall, I love it! Just a bit ago, I took a picture of myself and then took a picture of the ceiling. I made it look like I could fly.
1. Almost intuitive setup;2. It serves all my laptop wireless cards from oldest to newest ones;3. It covers three stories family building;4. It extends my existing network over expectations;5. Reasonable price for the valuable service.
I've owned CA speakers for years, so I thought replacing my worn out ones would be a good buy, Unfortunately, these speakers do not deliver good sound quality. The high end is thin and tinning and the subwoofer is REALLY SMALL, which means not much bass at all. The whole system sound is highly reminiscent of a transistor radio. The higher volume levels is mid-range (you can turn it up higher, but it does not get louder!). All in all, I'm very disappointed in this product.
My Sony Cybershot DSC H3 fits pefectly. Just what I wanted, small, and a choice of over the shoulder or around the waist carry. Good protection for my camera.
The headset to the Panasonic phones we bought is very comfortable and easy to use. I find the headset not to be too big but I grew up when headsets were BIG. I am pleased with the sound and the freedom it gives me to talk and get the household chores finished.
very sharp colorsexcellent multiple view screens
This is a good keyboard and I love the glow, but I would not recommend it for fast typers. The keys have to be pressed rather hard for it the register so if you type rather fast sometimes it is not the best keyboard to type with.
Just bought these for computer, ipod, and guitar listening purposes. Sound is BAD. Apple's standard earbuds are infinately better. My sennheisers (although more expensive) are also infinately better.
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 was happily surprised when I pluuged in the fm transmitter and....it worked well!!! I live 15 minutes outside of Boston on the North Shore and have found that this item works exactly as described. I used 87.9 (it is pre-programmed to this station) and have not had any issues. Just watch the level of volume on the ipod itself as this is a MAJOR factor on how well the reception sounds. It just sounds like you're listening to the car radio....so don't actually think it's going to sound like some amazing stereo system or anything....but if you just want to listen to your music then this is money well spent!!
I received wrong memory type. It is SDHC not SD and so they don't work with my device. Sent email but did not get any response.
I've had this adapter for several years now and I've been very happy with it. I've used it in an old IBM thinkpad laptop to add wireless capability to it. I've also used it with my wife's computer in our living room so we can stream HD videos over the internet, and it exceeded my expectations! We've watched entire episodes of TV shows streaming in HD without any pausing or stuttering, and I've played Massively Multiplayer games over this connection as well without any issues or lag.As a long time user of this adapter, I give it 5 stars for performance, reliability, cost, and ease of use.
Customer service is not very good. I don't want to go into the pain I had getting a replacement part but it finally came today. This was a Christmas gift for my wife. The replacement part has a part missing to it!! I'm not exactly sure what is going on at Celestron. Just be cautious when buying their product.
Everything in the package works great. It took me a while to get the belt clip put together and figure out how it works, but since I got it put together I haven't had any problems.
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 have had my speakers for about a month and a half now, after pining for them and reading the rave reviews for months before purchasing them. The sound quality is amazing, and the bass is full of power, as other reviews point out. Further, the shipping was amazingly fast from Amazon. Great product! I couldn't be more happy!
Got this for like $5, works fine with my Iphone in the car jack. There seems to be some static coming from the stereo, but I am not sure if its the car or the device, but its not too bad. Overall, for the price you cant beat it.
Excellent video recording quality, I've installed on a Windows XP system (NOT MCE Version) and works great, no wonder why Hauppage is one of the leading brands for this products, just make sure your PC is a low profile small form factor system, I've installed it on a Inspiron 530s, the slim case version and it works fine.
All the reviews I read of this lovely IHome were correct. I love everything about it -- the sound is great, the alarm quiet-to-louder feature works really well for me. The one thing that is kind of odd is that you can't select which type of alarm you want to wake up to for the two alarms. The first one has to be the ipod (or, if there is no ipod connected, the buzzer) and the second one has to be the radio. It works out really well for me since that's how I would set it up anyway.
As usual, Amazon's price was the best I could find for original Canon Cartridges for my Canon Pixma MX310 printer. I will not use substitute replacements, and Canon cartridges are not cheap, so I keep returning to Amazon to replace these cartridges, after checking prices elsewhere. Prices here are always the best! And they arrive promptly, which is important to me. The only reason I rated it 4 stars rather than 5 is I'd like to see a lower price rather than include the photo pack, which I seldom use!Canon PG-40/CLI-41 Cartridges and Glossy Photo Paper Combo Pack (0615B009).Sometimes the price is slightly lower from one of Amazon's vendors, but I know I am receiving genuine products, plus the packet of glossy photo paper.
First of all, I have owned a Trackman Marble for 12 years.I thought the learning curve would be steep going from forefinger to thumb, but to my pleasant surprise, it has been easy. I've had it for a week now, and I am happy. I now have a scroll wheel, which I don't know how I have lived without, and if anything, it's as comfortable as the trackball, if not better. It's a little lighter, but not too bad, as I use it as a pointing device, not a melee weapon.Installation was absolutely simple. Just plug and play. Win XP recognized it with no issues. The software is well thought out.I have been using Logitech keyboards, mice and speakers for 14 years now, and have very rarely had any type of problem with them, and before you ask, no, I do not work for Logitech or any of their affiliated companies. I just like their products.Thank you.
I bought this cable to hook my desktop to a router, it works, no speed complaints, the cable felt sturdy... No complaints for me, for the price it's great.
This new 802.11 router is listed as being -a, -b, -g amd -n mode compatible. It is not. Toshiba support directed me to D-Link support because my new laptop worked fine on all other modes except the new 'n' mode. D-Link's best solution was for me to run my new $125 D-Link router in degraded mode, i.e., any one except 'n'. My old wireless router does that, so I sent it back for a refund. No more D-Link for me! Mode 'n' is not yet finalized anyway so it's best to wait until the standard has its final parameters to meet.
I bought these speakers as "B" speakers for my stereo and they certainly are little gems. I'm through spending a lot for speakers and most other audio/video components; they don't last any longer than less expensive ones, don't offer better sound for our needs, and it feels a whole lot worse when an expensive piece of electronics dies or becomes obsolete. Based on the excellent performance of my Sony SS-B3000 and the SA-W2500 subwoofer,I got these for my stereo and a set of SS-CR3000 center and rear channel speakers to connect to the TV, so I'm all set for surround sound if we ever get a larger LCD TV. The sound from all of these units is crystal clear and perfect for our small home, and the prices are excellent, especially if you watch for sales.
The DVD/Radio only worked in part. The DVD player never worked, no matter what we did.
Bought this one from Amazon for my wife after trying at Staples several others too. She is absolutely happy now and her wrists feel better too. She likes most of the additional key functions very much.
I'm starting to get back into electronics hacking after a long hiatus, and this is a good tool for that purpose.It arrived with the feet punched through the single wall cardboard box, and sawdust or dirt or something on the feet and bottom inside the plastic bag. It's clear they cut every corner they could to keep costs down, but if you know that going into it, I think this is a good deal.I tested it out by hooking up a couple of 500 watt lights, and it delivered 18.8V and 3.1A, so it meets the specs. I heard only one relay click at about 9V, which means that it uses only two taps from the transformer... Other power supplies click a few times or more; more taps would make it waste less power throughout the range and run cooler, but if you use it infrequently wasting a bit of AC is not a big deal.The meters seems decently accurate; my fluke 189 said 18.64V when it said 18.8V. The fluke said 3.077A when the mastech said 3.11A.I'm not sure about the ripple though. I put the probe of my new Instek 1062a digital storage oscilloscope onto the banana clip outputs, and it measured approx 2mVpp ripple (varied from about 1.6mVpp to 2.4mVpp, mostly staying above 2mVpp). This is higher than the rated 0.5mV But when I tried switching between the 1x and 10x settings of the probe the measured ripple didn't change nor did waveform ripple that I saw on the screen, so there's something weird about my measuring setup; the 2V test signal on the oscilloscope at 1X did change to a 200mV signal with the 10X setting. I'm a beginner at using my DSO so take this with a grain of salt and if anyone can explain how to get a more reliable ripple measurement please tell me.I did try powering a cheap old radio shack amplifier (277-1008c) with it, and didn't hear any more noise or hum than when powering it from 9V battery, so the ripple so far isn't an issue for me.The binding posts are extremely cheesy; there's no hole in the posts so you have to wrap a long section of wire around the post, and there's only a very small contact area on the post base, making bare-wire connections not very practical. I think using banana plugs or perhaps spade connectors is the way to go with this. Probably not a bad idea to use a banana to binding post converter for bare wire connections, which you can easily unplug during power on to avoid any spikes from frying your circuits.I agree with other posters that the coarse adjustment dials are sufficient, and I found it easy to adjust the voltage or current to within practical tolerances. I did find that the Voltage dial tends to cover up the "Voltage" label when this is on a tabletop, so I got confused and thought the Current label above it applied to the Voltage dial. Newbie mistake; I'll probably attach my own labels to make sure I don't get them confused. It would be nice to have backlights for the LCDs but they are readable enough in normal room light.Overall, this seems like the Ford Escort of power supplies: Good enough to get the job done, but without any luxury or frills.
This is probably the worst piece of Sony equipment I have ever purchased. Save your money and buy a headunit with ipod integration built in.-Navigation through your ipod library is near impossible.-Unit resets EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU SHUT YOUR CAR!!! NO RESUME!!!-No display on ipod when hooked up to this unit, just the corny xplod logo.-Cannot use ipod controls when hooked up to make navigation somewhat feasible.-Text display on headunit will only display artist OR song OR album NOT ANY COMBINATION which is pretty much useless.The only good thing about this unit is that it charges the ipod and has good sound quality (compared to an FM modulator).I am using this on the Sony f-605x headunit (an amazing piece of equipment) it's a real shame this product could not integrate the ipod into such a great stereo. I never thought I would be complaining about Sony stuff but STAY FAR FAAAAR AWAY FROM THIS JUNK!
I purchased two of these for Christmas. I kept one for myself and gave one to my son and daughter-in-law. We are all enjoying this cool camera and having fun sharing pictures via email. It is simple to use and I was impressed with the picture quality. For the money this is a really good camera.
The image of this item is a little deceiving; the trim on the bag is actually gray and the basic color is a darker silver than it appears here. The material is also flimsier, which is a drawback in terms of protection, though this does mean the sleeve isn't too bulky in a school bag. I also have to really cram my 13.3" Macbook into the case, so while it fits nice and snug, it's a bit of a hassle every time I use my computer. If I wasn't so lazy, I'd return this product and look for one that was more attractive and protective.
When I first got this DVD player, it worked intermitly, the power would go off and on, didnt matter if the battery was in, or just pluged into the wall. Its been less than 3 months now, now the power will not stay on, it just flashed on and off, Amazon, and the seller West Coast Mall have both told me, its past the 30 days, too bad soo sad, go to the manufacturer, I called Coby, it will cost me $18.00, and now DVD player for my daughter for 2 monthis, now I get to hear her ask all day long, DVD player, DVD player, over and over again, lucky me, stay away from the Coby brand, and buy electronics from Target, as they have a 90 unliminted return policy, or Best Buy, this mistake will now cost me financaily and frustration from my litte on who cant understand why she doesnt have her DVD player, as we speak my husband has gone to go and purchase the Fisher Price DVD player, to save money we bought this one, but as you can see, it has now cost us double the price!!!
My first digital camera (2/5/02). I wanted the 3 megapixels to print up to 8x10 if I choose to. Fairly easy to use out of the box and takes great pictures with little effort. I am sure I will be able to customize for some great pics.Here are the highlights/lowlights of the camera.- The lens cap situation is horrible. If you leave the cap on and turn the camera on, the motor churns to expand the lens tube. I think the motor times out before any damage happens, but bad nonetheless. The camera should have an automatic lens cover, like some of olympus clamshell cameras. I've decided I can live with the lens cap issue.- You can preview the picture after you take it without changing modes. VERY NICE feature.- Olympus has a very effective red-eye reduction flicker flash.- The optical 3xzoom is adequate for most shots. The digital zoom appears bogus. Haven't used it yet, manual says it could be grainy.- Try on-line printing of your digital pics... Otofo is much higher priced. I tried it and the pics came out GREAT.- The camera has different pre-set shooting modes for portraits, action, night scenes, and landscapes.- The...price seems very fair for the optical zoom @3.2 megapixel.You will have to buy a ac adapted to use the camera at your computer, also purchased the olympus rechargable batteries and the 128 meg smartmedia cart...
Amazon has the cheapest price, but for some strange reason since we bought through Amazon we couldn't get our $50 rebate that Garmin was offering on color units.Comparing to our low end model of a geko 101 without WAAS, reception is about the same (surprisingly). The only new feature that we are impressed by is the ability to bulk download pocket queries for geocaching. That makes life so much easier! We still bought a cheap PDA though, to store cache page info. Perhaps we will invest in detailed street maps for the GPS someday...cause the base maps really aren't that helpful.
It a very good product, and works very well. We went to ski this winter. when we arrive the village, there was no power in that house. this car charger saved us.
When i first used it, it didn't seems like hard to use the pen but when i get used to it my mouse didn't do much of a function to me. Eventhoug your not a graphic editing fanatic this device will fit to all your needs. From applications like MS Office to Games and graphics this device is best to it.
The different attachments all work great.The slicer is a little larger then my old one ,but then again lighter.Great Unit
Everything arrived in time, good condition and the qualitty of product was just as I expected. I will totally purchase more stuff from "Electronica Direct". By the way, this little wonder really helps to have an idea about how bad are you helping with global warming.
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.
This little player has come in sooo handy. We recently moved to Alaska and bought this player for my 2 1/2 year old daughter to help pass the time on the Alaska Highway. It worked great, never failed, very clear picture and sound. My daughter also pushes the buttons to start the movie over and play some of the simpler games...and so far her "roughness" hasn't been any problem. We had to buy the car adapter and carrying case separately which wasn't cheap but definitely worth this awesome player. The remote does everything too which is a plus.I bought a Mintek before this and it failed on the 2nd dvd played so I decided to pay more for a brand I've heard of. The Mintek came with all of its own stuff but it doesn't mean much when the player doesn't work.
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.
There was other reviews expressing concern about the amount of force this can could deliver when trying to clean things like PC. I still bought it because it was so cheap, and it worked very well for cleaning my PC. Will definitely buy again when this can runs out, cheap, prime delivery, and works well!
Let me start off by saying that I love this thing. It's by far the coolest new toy i've purchased.I got it at some going out of business sale in the city. I bought a nice microphone from Sony to go along with it. My primary goal was to record all my language classes while overseas and then post them on my web site.Anyways, the sound quality is great, and i'm definitely sold, but here are the two major drawbacks for me:1) No digital offload of recordings to your computer. (I'm a web developer)2) They have this stupid &quot;End Search&quot; button. It works like this. If you want to record anything... first you hit the &quot;End Search&quot; button, then you hit the &quot;Record&quot; button. If you don't hit the end search button first, it will erase all the rest of your recordings after the track number that you hit record in front of. I lost lots of great recordings in Thailand before i finally learned about this user interface failure. They should have just labeled it &quot;prepare for recording&quot; in stead of &quot;End Search&quot;. Better yet, they should have just eliminated it and included the functionality in the record button.That being said, I'm thinking about selling my my current one in favor of one of their new ones that is more expensive but promises to overcome the above two drawbacks.
This works fine now. I stuck it in before installing the win98 drivers, so I had to uninstall, take out drive then reinstall drivers (from sandisk.com) and reboot. PC still wouldnt see it. Finally figured out to go into System/Control Panel/Device Manager and click on the icon for this device and reinstall the driver. Once that happened everything worked. I have 256mb of mobile power. Awesome.
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
Well, I just got this battery pack with my new Olympus C5050Z, so to say the lease I have not run them down yet. But, after taking a closer look at this product I found out that this is the same unit as my also recently purchased Maxell batteries. That unit was only [$]. Same charger, same batteries just a different name. I plan on getting more of these.Over all these batteries seem to be doing a great job with little show of energy depletion; and I can tell you that I have had the monitor on for everything!
i think its the best after researching for headphones for less then $20. It is surely a excellent value for money...alongwith the Sony tag. It keeps external noise totally out and the stereo effect is good. Obviously you cannot expect to get the best quality in this price range.
I'm a computer geek and build all of my own PCs. These fans are the best combination of flow vs. noise that I've found. I'm currently running several dozen of these (family and friends PCs that I've built) and have never had even one fail. In my experience that's pretty amazing.
This is a great hands-free accessory. I do not like bluetooths or earbuds. I want something that I know will not fall out of my ear and will also deliver good sound. This is a great product and I would highly recommend it.
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.
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 player has good sound, is easy to operate and doesn't take up a lot of room. The seller was cooperative and did exactly what they contracted to do. It all went smoothly. A very good experience for me.
It worked great felt great sounded great and smelled great you should get it!!!!!!!
When I tried to turn it on it beeped 4 times and never turned on. This is not a good product. I will have to call warranty
I remember I bought this thing a while back and the stupid pin slipped out and got stuck inside my tv......hahaha I think it's still inside our guest room tv......
I bought these for my TV/Computer/Entertainment system. They sound terrific. They work very well for both movies and music. They can easily handle very loud volumes.These may not satisfy the audiophile-types out there, but they're never satisfied anyway. Normal people will love these.
These used to be some of the best cards to have, back when they were based on the REAL Digital Tulip chip. However, some years ago the Tulip went out of production and Netgear switched to an _almost_ compatible clone chip.The LiteOn PNIC chip that the current cards use has a poor reputation (from what I've read) in the development community. I personally have used dozens of these cards over the past two years and have seen almost every manner of failure. We've had cards that can't auto-neg, ones that never seem to work, and worst of all, cards that will work for weeks and then die without warning. From what I've seen, these things never get decent performance, especially with multiple cards in a system.I have used the FA310TX with Windows 95,98,NT,2k, Linux 2.2-2.4, and Free/OpenBSD. Across every OS and hardware platform I've tried I've seen the same problems, so it's definately not driver or configuration issues.
This Hoya filter 52mm circular polarizing glass filter arrived well packaged. No dust or chips or cracks in filter. The product was flawless. Works great on the Nikon D5100 on a number of different lenses. The threading on the filter was perfect no issues. Filter works as well as you would expect.
This cable is well made, is on a nice spool system and came in one continuous roll. No breaks. And the price is great compared to other cables that I have found of similar quality.
I recently purchased this camera, and wasn't expecting too much since I had already been disatisfied with 2 other low end digital cameras. I was very surprised at the quality of the pictures once they are downloaded. They are very clear. The lcd screen is pretty blurry, but I was tickled to even get one on a digital camera for the price! All I really wanted a camera for was to send family and friends pictures over the email. I don't care too much for how the camera shuts off after 30 seconds, but heck, for the price I'm not complaining! I only gave 80 bucks for mine, so I would definitely say it was worth it!
As a past owner of palms and sonys, I compared this against Sony'scurrent offerings and decided it was the better value,given my requirement of MP3 player, and no stupid mini keyboard.Two months later, I remain satisfied with the purchase, it isan excellent value, and a very snappy performer. Though I wouldhave preferred a Sony SJ33 with the same speed rating as theTungsten E, Sony is no longer offering anything comparable tothe Tungsten E, as far as I can see. Sony seems to be focussedon putting out expensive and bulky executive toys, and notreal PDAs meant to be actually used as PDAs.One warning to those upgrading from a previous Sony - BACK UP ALLDATA BEFORE INSTALLING. Crashes and freezes are possible wheninstalling Palm software on top of Sony. Best to fully back upSony, then deinstall, then do clean install of Palm,and selectively restore from Sony backup. I installed overmy old Sony files, the T|E crashed when running some Sony appsthat I then had to delete. Once cleaned up, everything was ok,but that could be a little traumatic for those less proficient.Watch out for Palm's hardcase option, I found it to be a wasteof money at 40$. It is hard to use, too bulky and heavy, andquickly scratched the lettering off the top of the Tungsten.
I just bought this printer after seeing it in a local chain store for more money. I received it in no time. Setup was no problem with included drivers on a XP and a 95 machine that was networked to the XP machine.Print quality was fine. I will add more about this when I have owned it longer.Speed of printing was as advertised and the warm up time before the first page came out was a little long but acceptable.Overall A Great Value!
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.
This tablet is a great value. It is well built, with enough weight to keep it securely on your desk, and a smooth and finished feel. The pen is sturdy enough, though not the best I've used. Button placement on the pen is mediocre. The mouse works, but the scroll wheel is only an up/down toggle button with software scrolling. Engineering seems good, and the unit works well. The pen holder is well placed.Overall, for the price, this is an excellent buy. However, at this price range, Genius should have considered the fact that people would be using it with the popular free software Gimp, a Photoshop alternative. The tablet does NOT currently work properly with the latest version of Gimp under Windows 7.
Do not buy! The first 4 cdr's I attempted to burn all failed or were unreadable in a player. Now I'm stuck because Target won't take back.Stick with Memorex,TDK ect.... I would have given it zero stars if that were possible.
I found this case on Amazon, and placed it in my wish list. In the meantime, I casually inquired here and there for a similar product as I shopped locally, and nobody had anything even remotely the same. I made the Amazon purchase and, now that it has arrived, I am impressed with the quality and the value. For once (and forever), my thumb drives are easy to find.
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 just bought these as fronts for my system. I have 120x in front with a CRC7 center, 110x as surrounds and a CR4 sub. I am really really happy with all of the speakers I bought. The 110s and 120s have very clean and open highs and mid. The bass is not there, but the sub picks it up just fine. I highly recommend these speakers.
Having used these before, I can only add that they perform well and are a valuable part of a digital camera/computer.
I spend way too much time working on my laptop (dissertation...) and this item has been a tremendous boon. It elevates the screen of my 15' laptop to eye level, which means that I don't hunch over when I'm working. My back and neck feel much better after a long day.As well as being tremendously practical, the icurve is nicely designed. It never slips, it looks cool, and it helps cool my laptop when I'm running complicated statistical programs.Yet another benefit of the icurve is that it keeps my computer elevated out of harm's way. I bought mine after destroying a laptop by dumping a bottle of water on the keyboard. Now I can eat and drink at my desk without worrying that a spill will set me back hours and dollars.
Having researched this product and read all the positive reviews, I was excited to order the product. I placed my order on-line on June 17, 2006. When the confirmation from Amazon came back with an estimated delivery in Aug, I was disappointed to say the least. I stayed with the program as the unit had such rave reviews and it arrived early, July 23, 2006.I immediately tried the unit and was again disappointed by the fact that my Windows Media Player would not recognize the unit. I called the Samsung help desk which was convenient and helpful and we completely update Windows XP ( which in windows platform required for the unit) with all the obscure patches that facilitate the platform for the unit. Again, I was disappointed as WM10 did not recognize the player and the Samsung Level 2 support suggested exchange of the unit which I agreed to. The process for exchange was slow from Samsung, starting with email of the Return Material Authorization to the turnaround. After another 2 weeks, the unit was returned with the suggestion it had been reformatted. I again was unable to get the unit to be recognized by Windows Media Player 10 and when I was escalated to Customer service they seemed to recognize this issue and offered an upgrade to better model YP-Z5AB. I was pleased with this offer since I feel I had gone above and beyond in sticking with Samsung. Again the exchange process took for ever, and I eventually ponied up the fee to send the UPS package back to Samsung since they never sent me a RMA. The last straw occured when after promising an upgrade they returned the same model to me again. I called the Customer Service and they agreed to refund my purchse price minus tax. I was really looking forward to using this unit, and unfortunately never got a chance. I never write reviews, but wanted to share my experience with this product with others so that you can make an informed decision and understand the risks.
Put these in my new kitchen and they sound quite good. Nice coverage. Have two in a large, multi-room kitchen and they cover it well. Bought these instead of the much pricier Monitor stereo in-ceiling speakers. Do not regret it. Could use a bit more low end, but for the size, it's good. Will probably put a sub somewhere unobtrusive in the kitchen. Need good tunes to make good food!
I liked this surge protector. Easy to use. Good length. I recommend this model. Price is right for this product.
Quirky, expensive and not reliable.Feeds poorly gets stuck and eats paper.The feeder gave out after printing less than 20 pictures.Mine is broke and they said it would cost $80 to fix.
I am housebound and this headset has been great when I've gotten outbound telemarketing gigs. It has great clarity and fits like a glove without completely making me cut off to whats going on around me. I use it mostly with Google Voice to do my work and I don't get any complaints about surrounding noise or not being understood. Good buy for the price.
This unit was designed with the traveller in mind. Here are some of the excellent features I've observed:1) LCD display can swivel out forward and lean almost flat against the unit - great for cramped viewing quarters like economy class on an airplane.2) Can simulate Dolby Digital and DTS effects in your regular headphones. The effect is breathtaking - it's like having a surround sound home theater in your headphones. Action movies never sounded so good.3) Comes with battery model CGR-H603 which lasted for 2 hours and 26 minutes in my test with the LCD set to factory default brightness and the audio level set to 6 (very loud). You can reduce the brightness to increase the battery life.4) An optional extended life battery is available (CGR-H601) which in the same test lasted for a whopping 4 hours and 30 minutes. That's a combined 7 hours of battery life - great for those longer flights.5) When the battery dies in the middle of a movie, simply pop in another charged battery and the player will automatically continue the movie from the point where the first battery died. Very convenient.6) Lightweight! This unit is very light and portable.7) The 5 inch screen is very easy to watch. The size is not a limiting factor as you quickly get lost in the movie and even forget you're viewing a small screen.8) This player supports 16:9 letterbox (widescreen) and 4:3 boxed modes.9) Comes with a full featured remote control.10) This unit can be hooked up to a TV or home theater receiver with the included RCA/Composite cable.11) Options include car lighter adapter, cassette adapter, optical cables and more.Overall, this is the best portable DVD player I have ever been exposed to. It's quality built and small enough for serious travel. ....
Due to bumbling on the part of Palm, the Palm Vx is still the standard in small, easy to use, full-functioning PDAs. Sporting a full-size screen (compared to the puny screens on the m100, m105 and m125) and a lithium rechargeable battery, the Palm Vx remains the sleekest, lightest PDA on the market. It fits easily into your hand or your shirt pocket. Now that its price appears to be coming down, it is a great buy, especially compared to the overpriced m125.Palm's newest high-end models, the m500 and m505, are a bit better than the Vx, mainly because of a new card slot and a slightly more tactile feel. The m505 also offers some rather anemic color. But Palm's software hasn't really improved much since the Palm Vx came out, IMHO, and the expansion slot is not so compelling to me that it would be worth paying the additional dough.Also, as an aside, make sure that you download three free add-ons for Palm OS: Avantgo, a service that downloads articles from the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, CNN and others every time you sync your Palm; Vindigo, a city guide with restaurant and movie reviews; and Mapopolis, which has street maps that are keyword searchable.Enjoy!
After having 3 other palms I invested in the M515 which was my first mistake. I had used my other palms to no end and they are definately one of the better products out there. However; when investing this much money on a PDA you would think that they would improve upon their product not come up with new bugs. Keeping this palm in my breast pocket turns the unit on constantly. My oldr palms had never turned themselves on. The batteries drain when using the palm for long periods of time and when connecting to my desktop the unit freezes during data transfer each time. Getting tech support from palm has also been a challenge. After three months with the above issues I am still waiting for solutions to my problems. If you are set in getting a palm I recommend their lower end units which work better and give their users less trouble. When I had My IIIx & IIIc I had no problems with the units whatsoever
This is the best value for the money. It tested very well. It is easy to use and not too many false alarms in the city. On the highway, it gave very early warnings, allowing enough time to slow down. The display is clear and easy to read. The alarm is quite loud too. A great product at a great price! Must have saved me hundreds in tickets and insurance.
Can't beat the price and the sound quality. My Daughter takes these headphones everywhere and has not been easy on them. Great for a teenager as well as an adult.
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.
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.
I bought the camera as a bundle with the P1000 printers. The pictures are outstanding. I use the camera also, in order to archive my color slides. Operates great. The pictures with mid accuracy are sufficient - with this the camera can store 40 pictures. The loading time into the computer lasts for a very long time, but that is not a problem, if you have the P1000 printer, because that one can read the Flash cards. A little problematic is the handling: Some functions (zoom, brightness, etc..) can only be adjusted over the menu in the color display, others over the display above at the camera. On the whole a super camera. I enjoy it much. The purchase was worthwhile itself in any case.
When ultimately granpa's tv failed to get a signal, we took it out of the system and found his TV got equal and possibly better reception without it! I'd have to characterize this device as wishful thinking... but I can't say we ever benefited from spending the monies on it.
Good for the price. I have several usb drives that fit well and it is small enough to carry. Quality of the case feels good but I have used it only for 2 weeks.
This is a great SD card. I use it in my Nikon D50 and have had no problems. I am glad I can still find the 2GB size.
Was hoping that buying a refubished router would be ok but was totally wrong. First we had to reset the router to factory settings to even get it working. Then when it was set up it dropped the signal several times a day. I returned this one and bought a Lyksys Cisco router that works great and very reliable.I wouldn't suggest wasting your time.Very irritated.
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.
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.
I purchased the Vantec LapCool3 USB Notebook Cooling Pad for use with an ultra-light laptop that had been running warmer than is optimal.Amazingly lightweight and low-profile, LapCool3's fans, powered by a laptop USB port, are nearly noiseless. Two 80x80x10 mm fans spin quietly at 1,500 rpm, pulling only 0.9 watts of power via the laptop's USB port. They are not only cool, but highly efficient, pulling air at the rate of 28 cfm.The laptop's single fan had been running almost constantly, exhausting air warmer than 95 degrees Fahrenheit. After connecting to the LapCool3, my laptop cooled down dramatically and immediately. It is operating much cooler and far more quietly now. The laptop fan has not come on since I plugged in the LapCool3. Although the LapCool3 has 2 much larger sized fans, they're far more quiet together than the laptop's single fan alone. Air coming from the back of the cooler is actually cool-less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit.Vantec's literature claims their fans are rated at 25dBA, but I suspect they're operating closer to 10dBA. With these two fans operating, the laptop and LapCool3 together are running far cooler and more quietly than the laptop had alone.LapCool3's design is compact, elegant and slim. Weighing only 15 oz, the front edge is about 9 mm tall, including bottom footpegs and laptop supports; the rear side of the LapCool3 is 13.8 mm tall with footpegs and taller laptop risers. The footprint is nearly identical to that of my ultralight Fujitsu laptop: 300 mm wide and 230 mm deep. The LapCool3 fits neatly on a curved miniature lapdesk, with enough room to spare that I can fit an iPod, iPAQ, or Palm cradle next to it.Vantec's design team did a great job with this product. The top side of the cooler provides more than adequate breathing room and clearance for your laptop, and the difference in height between the leading and rear sides of the unit means your laptop is at better angle for typing.On a flat surface, the LapCool3 is rock steady. Because of the design of the LapCool3, friction may not hold a laptop securely on a slope. If you tilt your lap desk quite a bit, or frequently move it to a side table, either the LapCool3 or your laptop may slide. I made a simple after-market user modification.Added 2 small black sticky-back Velcro(tm) squares, with opposing halves, to the leading bottom side of the LapCool3 and the top surface of the lap desk. Ruling out air flow obstruction or problems accessing case components on the underside of my laptop, I added 2 more small black sticky-back Velcro(tm) squares between the LapCool3's leading top side risers, which are flat, and the leading bottom side of my laptop.Both the LapCool3 and my laptop stay secure even when I tilt the lapdesk to a 70 degree angle, yet I can easily detach the unit by pulling up next to the Velcro(tm) squares. Everything is secure, air flow is unimpeded, and I'm very happy with my purchase.LapCool3 keeps my laptop running cool and quiet, without any compromise in function, power, or lapdesk real estate. I consider this cooler an indispensable accessory for laptop computing.
I expected to use USB interface to load photos and videos. The bad news is that the speed of USB interface is too slow. It can only support bitrate lower than 800kbps. It will be stuck once the bitrate of the video is higher. That doesn't make sense. I emailed this problem to service, no response.Several months later, the LED for power indicator didn't work anymore.It is really a bad experience.
I'd rate this a '6' if I could. This is absolutely the BEST nano case around in my opinion...Yes, the slimmer nano is slightly longer but the case works on mine now. Yes it requires a little stretching but it's well worth it!I'm buying this for friends that have nano's because it's that good of a case...Now I only with they made something simular to this for the 80g ipod that I have. I'm still looking for a fantastic case like this for that one...Humorous aside: A salesman at Circuit City tried to talk me out of this because 'it has a magnet' and the magnet will wreck the nano. He probably still believes to this day that the nano has a hard drive in it... Still, buy this case... It rocks...
Being a true optical trackball the Logitech has outperformed my more expensive Kensington optical/mechanical trackball at a much lower price point. Having used a 2 button Logitech trackball for years I have found the brand to be pretty much bullet proof. I need a 3 button trackball to activate certain features of my financial trading software and there are few 3 button trackballs on the market. OPTICAL is the key word here. Avoid mechanical trackballs as they have moving parts to get gunked up and break if you are a heavy user as I am.Other then a $120.00 + laser trackball the Logitech can't be beat for price & reliability. The Amazon seller had a great price and fast shipping. The only downside is this is a righthanded mouse. However, after a week of practice I have adapted to using it with my left hand. Five stars across the board!
I have used the heck out of this camera at work. I own the panasonic lumix (hubbie picked it out) and found it to be very hard to use. I was always taking blurry pics. Hubbie loves it but to me it's not user friendly. This camera is! We have the Cybershot 8.1 at work & I use it every chance I get. It takes wonderful pics. Way less blurry "group" shots than my Lumix. Has a much better image stabilizer. I am so happy with this camera. Hubbie still loves the lumix but this one works much better for me. So happy hubbie got it for me for Christmas! Really happy to know that he got it on ebay for about 1/4 the price.
I am buying my third pair of these headphones. Each set with slightly different design. Great bass and treble on these headphones, no distortion on portable devices, good volume. After about a month of use with my last pair I lost sound in the right speaker, this was quite upsetting, and sent them to Koss. They fixed them within 2 weeks and sent them back free of charge. This is a big plus to be able to get them fixed by the manufacturer that is located in the United States.
These are fantastic! So cool. The kids love them. I ordered them for my grandchildren. The four-year-old loves to print off the computer and these are wonderful. Avery has awesome products. Never any complains, but I think these are more clever than most. Highly recommended.
Bought this radio for camping and home emergencies. nice little radio for the price. NOAA channels work great nice and clear. AM/FM not bad. haven't used the CB yet. LED light is bright. The rechargeable battery could last longer make sure you keep some fresh AA's in as a backup. WOULD BUY AGAIN!
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.
Inexpensive video card for an older motherboard that was easy to install and works well for the price. Great for upgrading an older system.
Good quality mount.....Can support a fair amount of weight...Connecting the speaker to the mount proved to be somewhat of a difficult task to do alone......I used this mount for my center channel because of its low profile.....I used the BT1 for the front left/right channels and they were a breeze to install and use.....
A must have if you shoot more the the average bear...Being a pro photographer, I use a high-end Canon 5D (which takes amazing photos by the way) because I prefer the performance of the full-frame sensor. Among a few other things that this model lacks in comparison to its professional big brothers, the 1D series, is an extended eye piece. It may seem like a trivial thing at first until you have taken thousands of photos.After having turned my face diagnally for extended periodes of time to make a flush connection with the viewfinder, I found that my eye would begin to fatigue from looking up and to the right for so long. With my new viewfinder extension, I feel much less eyestrain and I can shoot at peak performance for much longer periods.Given the nature of this device, it does "shrink" the view a bit which has its pros and cons. While it may not be ideal for your detailed macro or manually focused shots, for me it's a small trade off since easy to see all my meters and composition effortlessly through the eyepiece. Plus it's so easy to remove and re-install that it's a win-win.[...]
Very comfortable in the hand. Great options and well placed buttons. Not using it for gaming so can't comment on that aspect. The Logitech software can be a bit balky and takes a surprisingly long time to install and update, but does the job once set up. Too bad the mouse doesn't come in a left hand version.
I have tried two of these keyboards. The space bar is hard to push and actually will hurt your thumb. Within a year the space bar got so bad it's was no longer usable. The quality is not as good as olderMicrosoft Natural Keyboard Elite.
I purchase two WAP11s and am using them in the bridge mode to create a wireless link between two networks. The distance between the two access points is over 1,270 ft. with a few trees blocking the line of sight. This required the installation of two exterior 9dB antenna, however I am not using any type of add on amplifier. The system seems to function exactly as I expected and the software setup for this mode of operation is very simple. These units use older 802.11b technology, yet the speed is quite acceptable for my simple installation. At less than $ 20.00 each I am very pleased with the performance of these APs.
This is a neat little hair dryer that has alot of power and does not take up much space. I really like it.
Nikon D80 so far deliver great pictures. only problem i see is with the lens. Nikkor 18-135 giving issues with Auto focus mode. but only advantage is lens has more warranty around 4 years. so no issues, you can keep on sending it for repair if you are patient enough
I am not sure how long it will last, but the print quality is great. Tried an office store brand and it wasn't very good quality and lasted 25% of the Dell brand. This is great so far.
I have owned several different Koss products and they have not disappointed me. These are nice headphones and are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The sound quality is good and they do a good job of keeping out external noise.
Plug it in, attach the cables and that's it. I've had dreadful luck with other audio bridges, but the Xmod delivers. The sound enhancement feature truly does enhance the sound. At $99 or so, it's an incredible bargain.
It's rather impossible to review a product I never received. Sounds like a good concept and if quality were involved I would endorse this product. Instead I am endorsing the San Diego County landfill.
It would be helpful if you included "What's in the box" as you do in other cameras. It would be helpful if I knew that a battery charger, for instance was included with the camera and what ever else is included. Thanks, ----WJH PS I also notice that the S410 is sold at Staples for $229.50.
It works after jiggling it around for 10 minutes to get both speakers to play, connection is very loose and random static every now and then. Bought a different one off amazon that is a lot better. I suggest staying away from this one and either buying a different one online or paying the extra few bucks to buy one locally.
Purchased this charger in Sept 2006 which came with Sony Brand 2700mah rechargeable batteries. First recharge was great. Used the refresh feature and charged the Sony 2700mah batteries as directed. Batteries held charge even 2 weeks without use (digital camera). When I did use the camera, i got close to 300 shots with flash. Little use since that initial use/charge.Recently things have not been so good. Refresh and charged the 2700 batteries, put in the camera and everything starts up fine and i take 1 test picture. Put away the camera (to be used in a couple of days); bring the camera, power-it-up and "low battery" indicator turns on. Refresh and recharge the 2700's again, can power up and take shots immedicately, but after about a day or so, the batteries are dead. Refresh and recharge a set of Sony 2500mah with the same charger and they work great(hold charge).Used a non-brand charger for the 2700s; charges fine, but after about 2 days, the batteries are dead again. My only conclusion is that my unit was shipped with defective Sony 2700s that now can't hold a charge for more than 1 day. Will need to see if i can claim something under warranty, but knowing Sony, the warranty probably expired 90 days after purchase....bummer!
I looked around extensively for the best deal in the cheaper cameras that come with decent zoom and pixel size and this camera is a lot better than anything rival companies have out at the moment for the same price. I've used a few digital cameras over the years and this is as good, well actually better than the ones I used that cost slightly more than it. I was also going to buy a camera bag for this but the shape fits well enough into my pants pockets and the way the camera lens retracts when it is off protects it, plus its so light you don't even notice it, so I don't think I'll bother.What I also really liked about this camera was the software that came with it. I especially liked the stitching program which allows you to join multiple images together to become one image (which saves on uploading to website costs as the one image is a lot less pixel size than the independent photos are). Also handy for facebook albums and the like where your limited to the number of images in an online album. You can either create a wide landscape image of the one thing or stictch totally different images together for example people at a party. Images don't even have to be the same size if you've cropped some and you can use any images on your computer not just ones taken on this camera. This program's easy to use and after a bit of trial and error you'll be getting the results you want.The only thing I'd advise Canon to fix on the next model is the memory card/battery door. This is a bit fragile and if you had to change either card of batteries real quick as your subject is moving away you may miss the shot. But if you get a bigger memory card (camera comes with a small 16MB ,about 15 shots card) and use rechargeable AA batteries, replacing them before you head out you should overcome this problem. This door is certainly not a major problem but still annoying enough that Canon should change this design in future models.By the way you can also get this camera with a dark blue face instead of the grey.
I must say, after owning an iPod mini which I loved despite it's quirks (ie. clickwheel simply didn't respond in some areas due to being packed in a pocket with all my other junk for some time) then buying the Nano because everyone else seemed to love them. Promptly I broke the screen (ok, I'm hard on stuff), sending it back, getting it back(two weeks later), then after two more weeks the battery wouldn't hold a charge (hmm, overcharging over USB?, well maybe) then doing the return/recieve thing again, then putting it in a "protective case" only to find when I pulled it out the whole thing was covered in scratches, FROM THE CASE!! (screen really was fixed though, no more cracks, just scratches).At that point I figured, oh well, I've spent more on less before and started to shop around. I found the microphoto fell in love with it (I actually prefer the fact that it is larger, way easier to hold). Me, being the compulsive consumer I am forked out the cash right there and then. Brought it home and wow, it can tune into FM stations, that was an annoying little bauble I had to plug in to my docking port before, thus making the nano bigger and adding leverage to a wee little connector. Then boom, you mean I can record those lectures that I usually tune out of because the girl that sits next to me is hot!?!Then BOOM, when I plug it into my PC, Windows recognizes it as a removable harddrive right from the start, my backup program asks me if I'd like to create a new profile for it and Outlook says "would you like to sync your calendar to portable device?". Now I'm thinking, why did I ever like apple products?Then it hits me, I can't use iTunes, my trusty friend. It was so easy to sync my music and I worry, will this be a problem? Then I open Windows Media Player (which, if you have a sound system like mine, you will know actually produces better output than iTunes, thus making it my default music player even during my iPod days, plus it plays DVDs) Low and behold, there is my zen again, just waiting for some audio goodness to be transferred (unbelivably fast I must say, less than one second per song).Then comes the moment of truth, what does it sound like with my 500 watt THX certified logitech sound system plugged into the headphone jack. It sounds good, way better than the Nano or the Mini (which both sounded identical I might add, same audio processor in both, anyone who says different is a victim of their own mind) The navigation is different, going up and down rather than round-and-round, but not all that bad, especially when you find that little touchpad sensitivity setting. After precisely one month of use I am now a Creative touchpad pro, nothing can stop me!Not only does the battery keep it's charge, (by the way, new firmware seems to fix the short battery life thing, had the same issue and now she gives'r for a good 12hrs) but hey, I can buy a new one for 20 bucks and replace it myself! I never bought any music on iTunes, but I can't imagine it being any easier than MSN music, seems to work good, and I can play my girlfriend's songs from Rhapsody, not limited to Apple (or Microsoft for that matter) music files.Ya, It isn't as "chic" as the nano, or as popular as the mini was, but it is a heck of a lot better. I loved my iPods, but I see now my eyes were closed to the truth, there is life beyond a clickwheel, and it is much better.I get a whole boat of features you have to pay extra for in an iPod, which consequently makes the devices rather irritating to operate. (and why oh why did Apple put that little headphone jack on the bottom of the player? everything else seemed to fit just fine)Best of all, when I whip out my Zen, people at my University actually look and say "whoa, that looks cool" rather than "dude, you got one too, sweet". And though I will never ever use 8gb of music, I do have some rather sensitive databases backed up on the player as a tertiary backup (three harddrives, two mirrored, one important files only, one removable disc and now the zen) that works with existing backup utilities, on any computer (windows based i would assume).Now, you make YOU'RE decision.
I use these sticker papers and wrap them around glass mason jars to decorate homemade cookies. It's so convenient to print and go, but don't get this wet. The ink will run if wet.
Well i am not the owner of this camera but i have used it and based in my experiance i can tell you the following:CONS1.Needs more "buttons"The menu is grate but 4 action photography u need 2 have some features ready 4 instant use like 4 example a burst of shots. This is a feature i would love 2 use depending on the fact that i can easily erase the unwanted pics.Spot metering could b on a separate button also.2.The design of the camera could b better. A chrome coloured cover could do a grate job and the lens could b in the colour of the camera. It looks cheap in black with the useless golden displays on it.PROS1.The LCD screen is grate and one of the brightest i have ever seen.2.The camera is slim, light and compact.U can carry it anywere3.Finally OLYMPUS D-520 is better that i thowght and far more better than it looks.It is grate 4 a first digital camera or as a backup camera 4 SLR users like me (i have a Nikon F-70D) and the best of all IT'S CHEAP!!!!Strongly recommend it.
Until purchasing my iMAC I had been a PC user/owner since the mid-eighties. I have owned four PCs, all but one I assembled myself from meticulously researched components that I spent countless hours in order to find the best bang for the buck. One could say that PCs were my hobby. As an electrical engineer, I had been constrained to use PCs since most work-related software had only been offered as WinBlow-compatible products.I continued to be a loyal PC user at home despite the daily travails experienced while drafting MS Word documents at work. Bill Gates taught me to back up my documents on an hourly basis using unique file names so that I would limit my losses when MS Word would inevitably crash before the latest changes were saved. Word 2003 (and now 2007) are much better and hardly ever crash. The same can be said of Windows XP versus Windows 2000, 98, 95, and 3. Nevertheless, the thought of paying over a hundred dollars for yet another version of Windows always made me cringe. Of course an updated version of Office costs even more.I pondered all these factors four years ago when I needed to replace my five-year-old PC. The issue that pushed me to the "dark side" was a co-worker's disappointing experience with a mainstream PC vendor's, expert-aided selection of a top-of-the-line, PC intended for digital video editing of his home recordings. Despite the expensive video card, fast hard drive, large, fast RAM, and memory-cached CPU, the PC could not display the digital video output of his camcorder in real-time! He had spent almost three times the amount I had budgeted for a new PC (and twice as much as I paid for my iMac) and didn't have a 'working product'.That is when I paid a visit to my local Apple store with my Sony digital video camcorder in hand. Within a few minutes of entering the store, a clerk had plugged MY camcorder into an iMac and I was looking at a real-time, smooth-playing video displayed in a re-sizable image window. Only a standard off-the-shelf video cable was required to make this happen. No special software package, no custom driver, and no tedious setup was needed! I was sold.I purchased my 17" iMac from Amazon the next day and have not regretted it for a second. My old PC only lasted six weeks after it and our iMac had been connected to our new broadband service. Despite the firewall, anti-virus software, and anti-spyware that I had maintained on a weekly basis, my PC "died" after a virus broke through the multiple layers of protection - it hadn't even been powered on for most of those six weeks. The virus wiped out my hard drive's boot record and with it my will to keep tinkering with computer products that are so clearly inferior to Macs.One of these days, when I have more time on my hands I will resurrect my PC with a Linux operating system. Until then I plan to purchase another iMac so that my wife an I do not have to share what has become one of the best purchases we have ever made.Go Mac and you won't go back. Good operating system, good utilities built-in, and great hardware without all the hassles that come with the PC world. (Note: the only change I've made to my iMac since I bought it in 2005 was to upgrade one of the RAM modules from 500MB to 1GB for a total memory of 1.5GB).If you want a hobby buy a PC. If you want a computer buy a Mac!
Adding multiple monitors to your work station has been proven to increase productivity. I was excited at the possibility of a docking station for my laptop that would add an external monitor.This docking station quickly squelched my enthusiasm.It just doesnt work and Targus support is unknowledgable and inattentive. The service agent wasn't even reading my troubleshooting emails, just pasting pre-written suggestions to similar problems.It was suppose to work with XP 32-bit but does not.Think twice before plunking down $200.
Do not buy this or you are very likely going to regret it. Even if it is on sale. I got this for less than $50 thinking it was a deal, and since I only wanted it as a backup for photos and video, speed was not of the highest priority.But even with such lowered expectations this storage unit completely fails. I set it up in mirror mode with two 1.5T samsung harddrives and started putting my files on it.1) In less than 3 days the mirroring failed. Thats right, and there is no easy recovery option, the user interface is terrible. To setup the mirror again, you have to wipe both drives and restart the whole process, you can not mirror in the middle and just make another copy.2) It uses a proprietary file system so if your unit fails you can't just plug it into another external enclosure and read the data. You can't just setup ur drives as internal drives.3) After reading some support forums, it turns out the mirroring is pretty much fubar and everyone recommends against using it. So I decide to scrap the mirroring and do the backups myself using the provided smartsync software. And the serial number activation does not work, so the bundled software is not useable. Calling netgear support gets clueless people who wants you to rebuild your enclosure when all I need is an activation code for bundled software.in conclusion, avoid like the plague, and especially avoid any temptations due to lowered prices. It is highly debatable whether this thing is worth it if it was completely free.
I was looking for a FM transmitter for my iPod and found this one sale for a price I couldn't beat. Originally I wanted a transmitter with a dock, but I love the versatility of this one. Without cords and running off the power of the iPod, I can take this with me beyond my car and share the tunes of my iPod virtually anywhere. I've never ran into a problem with my iPod's power draining so very happy I went with this version.Cons: You do have to have the iPod within a certain range of the radio. I haven't had trouble with this yet, but you can't have a radio in another room on, carry your iPod with you and not expect it to get some static.Had very fast results from this seller and shipping was free! That's as good as buying from Amazon directly!
This will work for any printer. It is long so that you are able to set the printer up several feet away from the computer if needed. It costs less than comparable usb cables.
I was looking for a set of small speakers that would deliver quality sound. My living room is really open and I didn't want the hassle of setting up surround sound speakers everywhere. These speakers produce fine sound for movies and for listening to cds. Of course you are not going to have the bass that will get from subwoofers and other speakers added on. But paired with the Panasonic vsx 520K5.1 receiver I got from Amazon, these babies produce enough sound that my wife is asking me to turn the sound down when I am at a setting of 40! Great value for your money.
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.
Bought two of these for my JBL studio bookshelf speakers (25lbs+ each). The instructions are incredibly clear & complete which makes for a very good installation that you are confident in (you dont want 25-30lbs over someone's head otherwise!!).The mount is very versatile, which allows you position you speakers exactly how you want.
Ordered this product when running cable for my new house. No complaints. Does what it's supposed to do. I would buy this again.
This is an easy to use camera and videocam. It takes excellent digital photos and the video quality is also great. For a very reasonable price you get very high quality equipment! My four year old son even took some good photos with it.The product came with all necessary items needed to use it right away, including a battery and charger and all necessary cables, such as USB. The only thing I had to go out and buy was a tape.
We recently purchased this model for a medium size Family Room. We were concerned about some reviews on Amazon.com and some other sites that complained about low volume but that is not the case. We have watched DVD and VHS movies, listened to music CD's as well as the FM tuner and volume was never a problem. The system goes together very easily, and the quality of sound is very good. I feel you would have to spend $$$'s more to get an appreciable better sound. Also, I feel that the Panasonic models with the powered sub-woofer sound better than the comparably priced Sony systems that have passive subs for the most part. A real bargain can be found in the '690' version of this system which has slightly less power but is priced less and can be had at various wholesale clubs.
I have vast audio knowledge and thought I made the best decision with this speaker package for regular audio and DVD.For the first time in my life I have the true goose bumps that Bose and all the other fakes promise, every time I power up my Dennon Flagship.The drawback is a serious one though, three blown speakers to date.They just disapear one day without abuse.Sony was happy to repair the first I sent back for twice what it cost.So I'm forced to keep replacing them at$150 a pop.There are no speakers equal though in clarity.So just be carefull when playing the music loud.
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.
"Like I said, for only [money] these are about the best. You get all the bang for your buck you need. I feel that Sony surely knows what they're doing, and have outperformed the rest again." ...
this item was in perfect condition and works great and I got it right away
This is a pretty nice extender, sure it makes your viewfinder seem a bit smaller and a little harder to see the focus points in low light but once you get used to it then it isn't so bad.
The adapter fits, but it does not power my laptop.Desctiption met my laptop model. But it does not power my laptop.
I've owned my black 30gig for almost two years now, and it's done fine by me. Hardly has any nicks or scratches on it since I keep it in its cloth sleeve most of the time. It's a feature-filled mp3 player, but by and large I only find myself using it for music. By now there are better options out there, like the iPod Classic.Pros:-elegant design-decent sound quality when paired with some good headphones (like myKoss PortaPro Headphones with Case)-decent size for the price (which, for me, was $50 with my Mac)-With a Mac, can sync things like contacts and calendar appointments, which is surprisingly useful-Video quality is nice though I never use it-solid build quality (though I've never dropped it onto a hard surface, thank god)Cons:-not enough space for my collection (I need about 60gig, but the new Classics are 120gig, so get one of those)-scrolling on clickwheel is touchy; often just as I take my thumb off of it, the slight movement of doing so moves the selector to the next item rather than the thing I was selecting, which is frustrating.-battery life is acceptable but could be better (and is on the newer models)-powering on/off is kind of stupid with having to hold a button down for three seconds.-pulling the headphone cord usually pauses the music and I can just flick on the lock, but it doesn't always work; sometimes I'll come back to my car to find the thing still playing.-menus could be betterBy the time of this review, there are better options from Apple and others available. Sometimes I wish this one would crap out so I could get a Touch (wouldn't fit all my music but the Apps and interface are awesome) or a Classic (would fit all my collection and then some). But in the meantime, it works quite nicely with the right playlist synced, and for the most part I can just turn it on Shuffle and tune the day away.
The Sigma lens is a good telelens, more range for less money. I use it with my E-300 Evolt. The operation feels different from the original Olympus lenses, it takes a but more effort and you cannot use the manual focus mode on the camera, you must flip a switch on the lens. Other than that it works seamlessly and provides good quality.
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!
For those of you who may be concerned about committing to a major purchase such as a 61" hi-def Samsung DLP TV over the Internet, I'm here to tell you that Amazon.com made this one of the best decisions I've made. For about two months, I went back and forth between Best Buy and Circuit City, comparing the Mitsubishi 57" DLP and the Samsung 61". (We were committed to DLP because you get the biggest HDTV for the buck, and our price range was $2000 -- also, we had the space for a tube-based TV in the living room.) When we added up the taxes, the delivery charge, the pressure to buy other gear and the price collusion between CirCity and BestBuy (they "beat" each other's prices, but they always seem to be exactly the same . . .), we turned to the internet. Amazon.com offered this gorgeous TV, with FREE delivery, and a price that beat the bricks-and-mortar stores by about $450. The delivery came in about five business days, and the shipping company (Eagle)came when they said they would, and the guy was super-nice. Post-transaction customer support from Amazon.com was tremendous (Amazon's Sherry S. came back to me within 24 hours on a query -- over the holiday weekend -- and concisely responded to resolve my issue), and I'm hooked. Buy with confidence from Amazon.com. About the Samsung? Yes, a spectacular picture on the 12 channels that offer 1080i high-def programming, DVDs are crisp and bright -- I will tell you that it's tough to watch 480i programming on a TV of this caliber. This HDTV is a bit ahead of its time, because it's starved for 1080p programming. If you have 720i, don't upgrade yet, because prices will come down, and most of the high-def is still 720i. But I'm once again addicted to DVDs thanks to the spectacular picture offered by this Samsung set.
Is really quiet. It comes with a software for easy instalation and with tools for the hard drive. You can access the software every time your computer starts.If you have an older computer you can only use 130GB at first, because you'll need to download an update for your BIOS.I a BIG hard drive. You probably think you don't need that much space, but is only a few more bucks than the 120GB.
I just bought this - not through Amazon.Boy are they junk! All other 1 stars are correct.Now days you can often get a cheep something that works - these are an exception!More specifically . . .The remote is huge and made from creepy cheep plastic.The cord is thick, junkie, and too short.The noise cancelling is imperceptible. It seems to just make the sound louder. However there is a microphone built in.The sound is truly terrible.Beyond that the airplane adaptor seems nice.I was fortunate in that one side had almost no sound output.This way, I can take them back!
It sure took a long time, but I've been assimilated. I love this overpriced gadget. Join the Ipod borg. Long live Steve Jobs.
I really wanted to like this keyboard; really I did. It looked cool when I got it out of the package. I was even dealing with the unusual keyboard feel I was warned about in other reviews. However, imagine my surprise when, *one day* after I got my "Virtually Indestructible Keyboard" in the mail, one of the keys fell off! Oh, come ON!
does a good job of keeping all your flash drives organized. big enough to also fit a small 2 flash drive key chain in it.
From the first time I used the DigiPower replacement battery for my Rebel xTi (400D) I noticed that I could not shoot as many images (in JPEG format) as I could with the Canon brandname battery before I needed to recharge it. And after a year and a half of use, my original Canon battery is still going strong while I can no longer completely recharge the DigiPower battery, which I've only been using one year. Buy the Canon brandname battery and don't waste your money on this junk!
This radio came up as a HD radio, along with the Boston Acoustics Receptor HD Clock Radio (Platinum) which is HD. Boston Acoustics makes no claim in their literature that this model is HD and they even list these two models in separate categories. If you're looking for a digital audio signal receiver, double check before you buy.
I bought this all-in-one printer after reading dozens of reviews on a multitude of all-in-one printers on the web. I took this printer into serious consideration due to it's great reviews & I have always had great luck with Canon products for their quality & their reasonable prices. This printer is so simple to use "even a cave man can do it." The menu w/click wheel and 2.5" screen is super easy to use. Plus, it is handy when you want to print or copy w/o using your computer. The photo quality is exceptional for the all-in-one's in this price range of about 150.00 on up.My friend spent 400.00 on his HP C7180, and side by side he admitted my photo print at the best resolution was better than his! Not bad for more than $250 less than his. Granted the C7180 has built-in bluetooth, a fax machine, wireless networking, and a larger screen by 1.1". For that high of a price difference who cares? when the Canon's photo print Resolution is 9600x2400 dpi vs. 4800 x 1200 of the HP C7180. That's double the resolution. Not to mention more printing nozzles than any other printer in it's class. More print nozzles = finer print quality. Eventhough on paper it says it's the same reolution doesn't mean it is the same quality, especially when you print a picture or something that requires any detail. Printing on the 2nd to best 4x6 glossy photo paper set to best photo-print settings the picture looks like a photo lab quality picture. No kidding... my wife, family, and friends couldn't tell a difference. I am sure a trained eye could, but you'll have to squint or look twice!Now, as far as size goes. It is big all-in-one, don't let the small picture fool you. I was suprised when it arrived. For the price you are gonna get the biggest & best bang for your buck. Do the right thing and buy this printer! That is if print quality, price, ease of use, and overall product quality is important to you. What are you waiting for? I bought it & am soooo glad I did!
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.
After a lot of research went with the Samsung even though it is not 1080P. I agree with most "experts" that on a set less than 50" it doesn't make a noticeable difference to go 720P. Easy set-up with my new Harmon Kardon 246 receiver. Sound from tiny TV speakers is weak, but nowadays everybody hooks up to a sound system anyway, so no big deal. Saved about $300 going thru Amazon instead of Circuit City.
I had read the various reviews and went ahead and bought the scanner anyway. Others had complained about the scans being very dusty, crooked, etc.I had the same problems, the scans were consistently dusty and very distorted at the edges of the glass. Even on a black image, the scan was full of white specks. Completely unacceptable. I returned the scanner. Maybe there was just a bad batch of this model based on the number of bad reports here.Cannot recommend :(
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
This product is excellent in terms of form and function. It is so cool looking! I love it! And, it is easy to download music, etc. easy to use and the website has all the information one could ever need to learn how to use it. Customer Service via email and phone is available should one need their direct help.
I'm not a camera expert but this is a very nice camera. Small and very very easy to use. Picture quality is just WOW. The price for it was WOW too. A great camera for a good price. However,I recommend buying rechargeable batteries. It'll be worth it in the long run. Overall I would highly recommend this product.
Well, I'm using at my monitor. It works well but sometimes, if I move the case the image gets blurry because the cable gets loose. I have then to tight it again.
OK I admit that is s little corny.The glasses are super. I had always wanted some good optics but the prices had always put me off until I decided the extra cost in headache relief wasn't worth it.I researched some and bought me a pair of H2O roof prism 8x42s which I loved and found a great deal on these which I ordered for my wife.These are a tad bit better and the Audubon Society endorsment stamped on the barrel is an extra bit of assurance.This pair also had a Bausch & Lomb pamphlet! My wife has started using every day from the breakfast room or sun room looking at the birds in the back yard.Sure beat the bargain levels we were using without breaking the bank. Both pairs will be with us when we travel from now on.PS the case is roomy, padded and can carry some extra objects when travelling. Nice touch.
I am very pleased with this remote. It's much cheaper than the Canon remote and it's useful for many other cameras. It works out to about 10 feet in front of the camera in or just out of the field of view. The number of buttons are a bit confusing, but after a few times you figure out which ones to press. I am using it with a Canon XTi and it works fine. As another reviewer suggested maybe it does not work with certain XTi's.
I installed this power supply as a replacement from Gateway. From the moment I installed it, it did not cool sufficiently. Within a year it had failed completely.
This camera has more capabilities than I will probably need, but at the same time, it is simple to use. Combined with the Kingston 4GB SD Flash Card, you can take a ton of pictures. And since it uses just two AA batteries, you can easily carry a few extra with you and never have to worry about recharging. And of course, it's a Canon. I love this camera!
This thing is the bomb. The software is easy to configure; it even found my Popcorn hour A-110. I doubt that anyone would want the more expensive versions; for $50 this is a killer deal.
well.. this is my first review so I'll get to the point.Pros:*the 7 Band Graphic Equalizer rocks.*Battery helds strongly more than 12 hours of music(much better than kip changing batteries)*It recharges very fast... At work in about 1 hour was already recharged.*Recorder for what I use fits perfectly.(Not the best choice for a home studio :))*The fact you can play by artist, by album, by genre, favorites is excellent(its worth i take 10sec to fill in the tags on media player....)*very very small. It fits side by side with another USB device just fine.*FM looks great although I haven't used yet.*Settings are everything you need. Nothing more, nothing less. You can set sleep time. background light and a bunch of other stuff.*Sound quality much better than the Creative Muvo in my perspective(You may differ on that)*Data Upload works really well.*Won't take more than a week to get used to work the button from you pocket.*Earplug has excellent BassCons*Although the earplug is excellent. It was so fragile that it broke within 2 weeks. But don't worry.. this things are cheap.*It didn't came with a lanyard which is always a great thing to keep your player safe.*in one month it only stopped once... was hanging on the load process. At the end I believe was a problem in one of my files. I just pulled everything out, formatted the player through windows and was ready to go.*Only comes in one color. That sucks.. I had to get a white one. I'm much more of a black model person.*Too much bass on the earplug for me. I'm using a AIWA one and is way better.*Display is great but is very fragile. So take care of it.Conclusion...if you seek for a mp3 player in pen format and want some practical you got no choice but this one. Ipod Shuffle or Creative Muvo or Zen are not match for this one....hope it helped folks.
Other reviews are helpful but thought I would let you guys know that i did get the software to install finally and got some pictures downloaded just to find out it doesn't even take pictures of what you are focusing on. We took numerous pictures and everyone was off. The subject wasn't even in the picture. We tried different strategies but can't figure out how to get the thing centered on what you are trying to take a picture of. Complete waste.
I bought this to replace another of lesser quality that I've had for about 10 years. It had served me well and seen significant use. It's gearing mechanism went out and got louder and strained as it began to fail. This one appears to be built more robust, zero strain on the motor when challenged with semi-frozen cheese (we make a lot of pizza and buy cheese in the 2# blocks) and much quieter. I am please with the price along with the product in general. I would recommend this product to family and friends to help minimize the labor in the kitchen and have a consistent product when sliced or shredded. I feel confident I will get more use as it may last longer than my first one?
The other reviewer has a valid point about the restore. I hate those partitioned restores so I just dont rely on them (and I often delete them upon re-install). For a person who is a seasoned pro, this is a great buy. The screen is a shiny bright LCD with impeccible quaility. The Ati xpress 200 chipset has desktop power, and the mobile athlon rocks! I jacked the ram up to 1024 and run my vid card memory @ 128MB for better balance.The 4 stars is mainly for the weight and size of this beast. It's a good 5 lbs and it's about 17 inches across by 12 inches vertically. It's not too thick though, but I knew all of this when I bought it. If you want a word processor/web browser, get a Celeron or a Pentium M. If you want big boy power, get a nice AMD 64 system.PS- Vista sucks on this system. It uses 49% of avail. memory @ idle and renders the new aero interface quite badly. The reason I mention this is because microsoft stamped this machine "vista capible" and it just ain't:)
This external hard drive has worked wonderfully for the last month that I've had it. The only complaint I have is that I was under the impression that the backup software is included in the price of the product. To my surprise, only a 30-day trial is provided and you must purchase the backup software at the end of the 30-days.
I am a real estate photographer and was considering getting into portraits. After reading all the great reviews decided to go for it. I am so glad I did. My first shoot was a complete success. The agent loved 12 out of 48 photos -- which is a great percentage based on her prior experience where the photographer took 150 photos and she only liked 2! I love the blurred background effect. This lens gets my highest recommendation.
This car kit is the most expensive I've ever seen. It works great and shipping was quick. So all said I'm satisfied but It's priced way too high!
I have been using these disks for a long time and I have only had two coasters out of the many that I have burned. My data, photos and videos always burn with no corruption problems and these disk seem to last.
I got this keyboard based on the good reviews it got. Let me tell you this is exceptional piece of ...... . The only good thing about this keyboard is that its foldable and easy to carry with you. The only way you can type on this keyboard, is if you looking down on the keys and firmly press on each key. If you like me, who types without looking on the keyboard, this keyboard will drive you nuts as you realize that you mistype because you didn't press the key hard enough. Also instead of one Shift / Enter keys, there are two small keys next to each other. I never saw that kind of setup, and I hate it.If you looking for lighted keyboard get Saitek keyboard. Saitek is $10 dollars more but 100 times better.
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.
I got these too as a free gift from crutchfield. First I was very disappointed. After reading the instructions that came with the earphones, and inserting them properly in the ear canal they sound much much better. These should inserted completely or else they sound very tinny.
Without looking at the instructions, I'm able to record with this device immediately out of the box! The videos are clear and sharp and the sound quality is excellent! Even under a lamp I can make a nice video recording.Plugging the Point-and-Shoot Camcorder into a computer (Windows XP) is easy. My computer recognizes the device as another harddrive so I simply drag and drop all my video recordings onto my laptop.All the reviews are true. It's so simple even a kid can use it!!!
Panasonic has dropped the ball on their headsets. They have yet to make one tailored for the iPhone.This headset requires an adapter as it has a 2.5mm plug.Additionally, it is a mono plug and not a stereo plug.The adapter for the iPhone you want has a stereo 3.5mm plug that drops one channel and coverts it to a mono output for the mono plug of this headset.It is hard to say which adapters do this properly to avoid shorting left and right output channels from the iPhone 3 & 4.Cellet, available on Amazon, has a 3.5mm stereo plug that mates appropriately to the iPhone 4.Check it out before you buy this model.Hopefully Panasonic will introduce a headset with a 3.5mm stereo plug in the future to properly mate to an iPhone without an adapter.I do like the Panasonic brand generally and the fit of their headsets.
I bought this program after getting frustrated with Broderbund and their 3D Home Architect program. I read the other reviews here on Amazon and decided to get it. It was almost twice the money but it is absolutely worth it! The program was easy to install and run and it's loaded with features that make it easy to see exactly what your building and it comes with extra programs (like landscaping, deck building etc.) that we will continue to use even after our home is built. Had a few questions once I got into designing our home and was able to call and talk to a LIVE person (Imagine that!) who helped me through what I was trying to accomplish. We have not completely finished our plans yet, but this program has ben a real asset to our project.
I was suprised that this item was as expensive as it was. However, I decided to buy it because a bad connection can make high-quality components sound bad. I was very impressed with this cable. The gold-plated male connector makes a solid connection to the computer input. The wires are massive and the RCA-stereo connectors are well-shielded, gold-plated and sturdy. This was a very good investment. I recommend it for anyone trying to connect a tape player or other device to their computer. It's a must have for people burning CD's of the LP or tape collection.
This is my second pair. The first lasted couple years, and I use them everyday for listening on computer. The sound is clear and legible. has bass, treble and all that. Can't go wrong with these.I used to buy expensive brands that cost 20x more and they aren't worth it because they all break eventually.
So far the power adapter has worked great. The adpater works with and without the dock and everything functions. Charged my battery and everything.
It's pretty unbelievable at first, but these inexpensive headphones really give you quite a bit of use for your money! They connect easily to MP3 players and similar devices; and the bass is awesome just as everyone says it is. Moreover, at this price you simply can't go wrong.If you listen to a CD or MP3 player daily, I would recommend buying a few sets of these. They do go south eventually and you won't have to worry about waiting for another pair to ship.These are also much, much better than earbud headphones; the earbuds always make my ears hurt! The over the head strap is fairly comfortable and that alone makes this a much better choice than the earbud type of headphones.In addition, use these for young kids who may not be all that gentle with them. That way if they break or get lost you won't be out too much money.I highly recommend these headphones; they may not be the very best out there (after all, they're not Sennheiser, Skull Candy hesh headphones or Skullcrushers) but the sound quality is really quite good and you can't beat the price. You won't be too upset if these break or get lost, either.
My old memory card broke, and I couldn't find a new one in stores. I found this one on amazon at a great price, and it arrived very quickly and works pefectly. I have been using it for a few weeks with no problem. I would definitely recommend this seller.
I tried using the headphones two ways. First as recommened by the instructions to take off the headbar and just clip the earphone to my ears. Then I tried them with the headbar attached. Worked much better in terms of sound quality and I did not have to stop while swimming to adjust the fit.Otherwise, a great way to eliminate the boredom of long distance swimming. The first quarter mile went like a breeze.
This card is a sham folks, save your money and get a 16MB or 32MB MMC or SD card and download BackupBuddy. They offer two versions, a free utility that installs onto the card and the palm that allows you to do manual backups and restores. Or a very cheap shareware version that does automated incremental backups, encrypts the backup files. Both versions allow you to restore from the card without having to reload the software into the palm.I don't know why Palm choose to sell this card at such a high price... it seems like they took an MMC card and put a backup utility on it, and doubled the price.
It does exactly what it's supposed to, and was the correct length as described. What more is there to say?
I thought I would take a chance on the equivalent battery for a new Canon camera because of the extreme difference in price. The Lenmar fits, charged as quickly as the original, and seems to last as long per each charge. This resulted in an enormous savings. I would do this again.
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.
Ease of use, compact size and excellant picture quality make this a great choice for the average user. The USB AutoConnect feature makes downloading and printing pictures a piece of cake. You will need to use rechargeable batteries, regular batteries will only last a few hours.
I'm thrilled with the Arkon SR053 Windshield Pedestal Holder. It was just what I was searching for, thanks!
I occasionally plug in my non-i-pod MP3 player into the RCA auxiliary jacks on my A/V receiver. The thicker, expensive cables I had been using suddenly failed. From what I can tell, the connection went bad at the mini-pin end. Not wanting to spend a lot of money this time around I found these at Amazon. What can I say. They are a bit on the thin size, but even at the 12 length work just fine at a bargain price. No complaints so far.
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.
I got these as extras for my new desktop build but haven't used them yet. They do seem well constructed and I don't forsee any problem once I do need them. Decent price but delivery was kinda slow.
We used a more complex Tom Tom version in Europe, and it worked amazingly well. We just purchased this one for ourselves -- smaller than the other one, and without the phone/mp3 player/etc., but just as reliable. Tom Tom knows everything. We tried deliberately tricking it, and it still found its way home. Just amazing.
This product does exactly what it's supposed to do. If you are new to installing car stereos, (as I am) you my need to slow down and read (imagine that... reading) the instructions carefuly, so a good understanding is had of said instructions. I used this product to install a Kenwood KDC-X896 head unit in my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, and it is a perfect fit. Head unit is securly mounted to the item, and the item fit my vevicle without any modification.
if you get a good price, buy it....but dont overpaydoes what it says....no need to review a battery charger!
I installed this product right below a 46" LCD tv, with the bottom edge of the TV in line with the top edge od the MWFS unit. I can not imagine anyone (male or female) that would have an objection to this product in a living/family room. It's a great addition.Installation is fairly easy (I chose "A" set-up). All wires or cables can be hidden inside the unit. I was lucky enough to have the power outlet in the same area where I had to install this unit, so basically all cables are hidden.Some poeple have complained about shelf space, if you have an audio/video box that's 13" or deeper than you have no choice but to use the larger glass shelf. However most blue-ray players today are in the 8-10" range, and I think they will fit in the smaller shelf without any problems.My only negative comment is the instruction manual; I found some parts somewhat confusing. However, it's almost impossible to screw-up the installation, even without the manual.
I have two daughters who constantly smears my camera/camcoder lenses. I bought special tissues that's supposed to clean the lenses but they didn't work too well. This brush has finally solved the problem. I am amazed how clean the lenses became after I used this brush on them.Holiday gift idea: buy this for your friends who love taking pictures/clips. They will love you for it.
We are "list" people and this is a must have for any other "list" people out there. I was really happy with it's ability to translate my whole family's voices without complicated configuration. Super buy.
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.
I bought these headphones toward the end of January 2010 and I would say that I am impressed. The are a very good value for the price. In my opinion they are much better than than the other 'budget' priced headphones out there. I paid about 13 bucks, maybe 10...(cant remember and dont wanna check). I received black ones with a straight plug not the angled type shown in the Amazon picture.Let me put this out there, I use these mainly for listening to audiobooks. I do not use these for music very often, but when I have, they have sounded very good. Not too much bass as others have said. I really do think that these are good for almost all stuff. I have listened to instrumental (digital variety), to real classical, to Rob Zombie and the RHCP's. I think that it all sounds pretty good. I think that they hit all the ranges in a complete blend, there is not one sound that sticks out more than the other. This could just be my ears though as others have said "too much bass."They have a relatively large body when compared with other newer in ear headphones but are not too heavy. The foam tips are not a standard design that can be replaced with normal silicon tips the way Skullcandys or JBuds or lots of others can. This is about the only negative thing I can find about these headphones. I got used to the silicon from my cheapo skullcandys. I like the foam but since it is not a standard size you either will have to replace the tips by purchasing more or just buying new headphones when they get destroyed beyond use. The tips may last a while but I feel like they are gonna get 'bad' after a few months of use (I am at about 1 month, but I use them 3-5 days a week). I also bought another set of headphones at the same time and these are my choice for everyday use. The others have been relegated to back up duty in case these unexpectedly break or I leave them at home on accident.Since I made the overt comparison, the other came in an electric blue color w/ a free case. They were priced similarly so I think it is fair to compare them. Lets just say the others are not bad but they are a spare set for a reason. Also since I mentioned Skullcandy as well, these Koss The Plug sound better than the 3 Ink'd pairs and probably better than the Titans (older model Titans w/ no inline Vol control...it has been about a year since they broke, but in turn the Titans sounded much much better than the first pair of Ink'd I had and moderately better than the second set). The 3'rd set of Ink'd were purchased for use while these Koss were shipped otherwise I would not have bought them again.Overall I would give these a 4.5 outta 5. But a 5 for the Amazon review since no halves. I think that the wire which is thin (surprisingly little cord noise or maybe it is just easier to tune out than the 'backups') will most likely break at some point. Also the idea of replacement tips detracts a little, but for the price in my opinion these are by far better than the $25-60ish retail price for the Skullcandys I have tried and the $50 MSRP of the spare electric blue set sold on Amazon.Also I did not just opt for these because they were cheap, people mentioned that they were some of the best sub 100 headphones you could get. And I was looking in the 50-100 range but just didnt feel the value was good enough to justify the purchase price. If I am gonna have crazy cord noise and broken wires and faulty speakers why not 'risk it' with these.
I'm not one to enjoy buying a pack of 50 CD's and having to throw half of them away because the drive can no longer read them. They deteriorate quickly.
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.
For years I'd used Halliburton cases, even developing a product that included a C-105 case that housed our portable video presentation system. At the time that case was about $45, but well worth the expense. By 1990 the price for the Halliburton shot up to nearly $500 for the same case. I still had a couple in stock that I continue to use today, but I needed something equally rugged but more cost-effective. Enter Pelican. The 1450 was advertised at a price less than the cost of re-foaming one of the Halliburtons. This was a no-brainer.12 years ago I bought that yellow Pelican 1450 Case to ship delicate video gear between Texas and Washington State. It usually traveled as air freight because time was critical. I needed a case that while being absolutely indestructible, would protect its valuable contents extremely well. The highly visible yellow made it easy to spot on a shipping pallet or baggage belt, and pretty unattractive to potential thieves. The addition of a padlock keeps everything secure inside, and while it may not be too attractive, it is supremely functional.I bought it to transport an expensive video recorder, but time and technology have moved on and I've repurposed the old Pelican to carry my Canon DSLR. While it travels primarily by car now, it is still comforting to know that it won't be crushed by a shifting load of gear, or filled with dust and grit on a shooting location. Would I buy another? You bet! Newer models are even better, with a padded handle and provision for a second lock. It's the best case on the market for anything near the cost.
I got this mic off ebay. Very light weight plastic but it works great and am happy with the sound. It attach to my HG10 hot shoes.
Don't waste your time looking around, if you can afford this one, you will find this is the best GPS for outdoors!!!
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.
it constantly disconnect. and heat is a horrible thing. do not buy this one. save some money for other branch ..
Great toner for a great printer, provides excellent graphical and text output, great price, staples prices is 49.99, ive had this printer for 10 years and its as good as day one, and u get at least 3000 out of this toner unlike inkjet printers where your lucky if u get 600 pages of outputs for those overpriced things!!
So far, no problems. I use this with my canon sd400 (which is GREAT) and I don't think that I will ever run out of space. It holds close to 200 pictures when I set the camera on superfine. It seems that it lives up to its speed, but I have nothing to compare it to, so I can't make a relative comparison. Overall, I think it was a good purchase.
Works just fine, nice blue color, and no trees in the rain forest were used in the manufacturing of the product. Not much else to say.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS IPOD. IT CAME WHEN YOU SAID IT WOULD AND WAS IN GREAT SHAPE. MY SON IS LOVING IT AND IT WAS HIS BEST GIFT EVER. THANKS AGAIN. I WOULD RECOMMED THIS TO ANY AND ALL! THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR LOYALITY.THIS WAS A REFRUBRISHED IPOD AND I WAS HESITANT ABOUT IT AT FIRST,BUT I CAN SAY ITS GREAT! THANKS AGAIN
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.
I have been buying Viking in both SmartMedia and CompactFlash itinerations for the last 2 years. I've never had a problem and I find they are priced more competitively than the other leading brand. However, I always buy by the dollar-per-meg calculation, and currently this number should always be less than 1. Also, if you're looking to save $, shop the same card for a week or two and you might see some serious price fluctuations.
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.
Worked well for my kids who abuse the key board. No issues. My iMac is dead so the keyboard is no longer in use.
As others have noted:PROS:Decent sound, long antenna cord (20'), compact design, clean aesthetics.CONS:Flimsy volume control, antenna can't be attached without removing the battery compartment cover, and VERY ANNOYING high pitched hum that makes you think you're listening to AM radio. Unless you are willing to put up with this and need the portability, you're better off buying a home adpater and running the receiver through your home audio setup.
This digital camcorder has some nice features for its price range, including the non-glare LED lighting. Stills are 1.2 megapixel interpolation on SD media. Overall great product, easy to use, compact and loaded with features. Panasonic has great products. It's a great product that has good features and terrific quality of video and sound. A must have and must worth of checking out.
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If you have been or are curious to know how much power something is consuming, this is the device for you. I purchased one of these to see how much it was costing me to run a couple computers. Since then I have used it all over the house to find power consuming devices.Next up is to test all my Christmas lights that I setup outside. We have an inflatable Santa for my son and I have been interested to see what that really does to our power bill when we hook everything up.The plug is a little tight and it only supports up to 15amps. Other than that I haven't found any cons for this device.
This is a great wireless router and gigabit switch. I have not speed tested it yet but for the price, I am sure it will perform. I receive auto emails of the firewall logs, per my schedule. I wish it was DD-WRT supported.
I bought these earbuds about a month ago and when they came I tested them out on my laptop. When I plugged them in there was a weird hissing sound in the background. Once I turned on the noise canceling, the hissing became even louder! I thought that this must be a defect in the item so I returned them and exchanged them for a new one. The new one also has a hissing on normal use.It is strange that no one else has mentioned this though...
I have many Belkin surge protectors (and many electronics). Not only that, the area I live in has power surges, power loss, and god only knows what else. Stuff used to mysteriously just stop working. Not anymore! And without a ridiculously inflated price! Make sure you read the specs to ensure this product meets your needs, but for the average joe who just wants his cell phone and its powercube to keep working, I'd say this fits the bill.
I installed these as a part of the first car audio upgrade I have done since I was in the 10th grade (10 years ago). I wasn't even going to bother with a car audio upgrade unless it could play on the same field as my home stereo. The home stereo is a pair of Polk Monitor 70s, a Denon receiver, and a Martin Logan Dynamo sub. Obviously a tall order.Powered by an Alpine MRP-F600 amp, these speakers produce excellent, clear sound at any volume. From the inhale of a vocalist to a loud trumpet, at social listening volume to beyond ear-damaging levels, these speakers reproduce the source faithfully.Installation note: The speaker adapter brackets have a lot of tabs on them to fit a variety of factory mounting points. In some installations you will need to remove the extra tabs so they don't interfere with the door panel. THESE TABS EASILY SNAP OFF BY HAND! I was a dope and didn't realize this at first, so instead of snapping the tabs off I spent 20 minutes making a mess cutting them off with a Dremel. =D
Great little carrying case. Got Zune, wall plug,ear plugs, charger cable for computer and armband for workout in this case. Would have loved to have had room for the plug for my car allowing me to charge and play in the car. Just took it on a trip, and it was so nice to have everything in one sturdy storage box. Love it!!!
Camera has sharp focus. During install do not check the option to update software automatically to prevent background run to check for updates. This may slow your PC down but other than that I am very pleased. Response time is quick and the glass lends adds to crisper image and clearer tones. Works with Google talk as well though not endorsed by Logitech officially. RightLight tech works but with every camera you need to be correctly positioned in order for glass lens to do its job. Over illuminating an image will only create either a silhouette or too bright image. I received the camera on the day specified by Amazon, no complains. I would recommend this to anyone.PC Needs--------Your PC speed is important but not a big deal. Even if you have a Pentium 3 it would work. I have even used it with a Pentium 2. It is the memory that is critically important. So if you have a minimum of Pentium 3 with 1GB ram you should be fine. Also everyone would know that if you have slower internet the rate at which it will transmit frames will be much slower. So have at least high speed DSL if you wish to do voice/video chat with your friends and family all over the world.PC Slowness-----------I was wary of some customers concerns over a piece of software constantly running in the background that checks for latest Logitech software update. I was careful during the software installation time and I carefully DID not choose the option to auto update the software. This will prevent the driver program to run as DAEMON (as they call if in software development world) in background. I am fine. Everything is working super just as I expected. Now, if you do wish to check for latest update you can go to http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/support_downloads/downloads/&cl;=us,en and download your latest driver software update. The version of the software you will be installing from the provided CD will have the version number of the driver so you can keep that handy. That is all...Focusing--------You will have to adjust the focus though. Once you do, you may not have to do it again. Adjusted focus works transmitting farther images sharply. I am not quite sure we call this focus but it will have to be done by rotating the plastic dial over the lens to turn the fuzzy or blurry picture into a nice crisper image. It is EASY.Enjoy!
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.
Easy to set up and simple to use. Reads all types of memory cards.
I have owned a Griffin iTrip Mini for about 5 years, and most of the time it worked fine. The only thing is that since it is an FM Transmitter, sometimes there is interference when the signal is weak. Also, my previous iTrip broke down after almost 4 years of use (the metal mini jack broke), and that's the reason why I had to replace it. Luckily, it was only $4.99 at Amazon.
Received all items necessary to instantly enjoy my satellite radio. All components were in the box and hook up was easy.
I have a few sets of Shure headphones and so does my co-worker so we did a test and the SE530 headphones are were far above the rest for sound quality. I suggest if you are not willing to part with the cash it takes to get these do not even try them out. Once you hear them you can not ignore how good they sound.The cable is the perfect length for using the Shure MPA cable for my iphone, leaving the microphone and clip in best position for talking on the phone.
Battery holder is not all that positive but works fine. Can't complain for the price - does everything that the Canon unit does and more (car adapter) for a quarter of the price...
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.
After doing quite a bit of online research for a pair of front speakers for my new home theatre room, I decided on the JBL Northridge E30 bookshelf speaker and was not disappointed. I have two rather large front surround stands and these speakers barely fit on them so they are by no stretch of the imagination "small."I've been running a pair of Bose 10.2 floor standing bass reflex speakers and can honesty say that these JBL's more than hold their own against them. I can't speak strictly fir audio in the form of music but for front surrounds in a home theatre, these babies are jaw droppers. Rich, deep bass, superb highs and outstanding clarity and the hallmarks here and if you are looking for a pair of reasonably priced speakers which are capable of delivering top drawer sound, try them. You will not be sorry.
HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AT ALL WITH IT, EASY TO USE, GREAT PRINTING, SCANNING AND FAXING CAPABILITIES, SELF-EXPLAINATORY, HEAVY DUTY
I decided to buy a new router when my previous linksys WRT54G2 router didn't resolve DNS properly after 1 years' use, I finally chose this one because of its 4-star ranking. However, after using it for a week, I can't bear it any more because it drops connections more than 10 times a day. I am a game player and I can't afford losing the game simply because my router drops connection. Now I have no other choice but requesting a return. I hope I could get a full refund.
I was very disappointed in this product especially after reading all the favorable reviews before I bought it. The speakers crackled a lot, no matter if they were close to or far from the receiver. The sound quality was bad - muffeled and tingy. I returned them.
I like this camera wallet and it fits my exilim (Exilim Z750) perfectly. The snap is magnetic and holds well. The wallet is well-built and sturdy. This wallet only hold the camera and nothing else.I am happy with this purchase and would recommend the wallet to anyone else.
I purchased it to be used with a new phone, but I had problems with the new phone. The initial feedback was it did not sound good. Kept it anyway (should have returned) and I will try it again once I replace the phone.
I've had this laptop for 1 month short of three years, and I'm typing this review on it. I installed Ubuntu Linux on it August of last year, and it's really given it a new lease on life. Right now I'm running a custom install with Ubuntu 8.04 and OpenBox as the window manager (with lightweight alternatives for basic software compared to even the default Ubuntu install, and no GNOME).I've never had any problems with it, except when it started overheating due to dust in the heatsink. This I solved by dismantling it per a detailed guide I found on the Web and taking the motherboard out to clean it (it doesn't have a nifty access panel for this like some other Toshiba laptops).I've installed another 1 GB of RAM in the expansion slot, and this helped a lot when I used to run Google Earth and Firefox with about 50 tabs open at the same time (it used to swap pretty heavily with the default 512 MB), and now with 1.5 GB and lightweight software, I'm usually using less than a few hundred megs for program files, and the rest fills up with the hard drive cache, resulting in lightning fast speed on a rather old and outdated machine (even with a stripped down XP install compared to a default Ubuntu install, Ubuntu is faster).A big complaint I have when I bought it was the massive amount of bloatware which was installed from the factory. I quickly installed XP without the bloatware, which helped immensely with performance.Also, the BIOS in this machine is horrible (I upgraded to v2.00 at some point). I recently created a LiveUSB install on a USB flash drive, and wanted to run it without a hard drive. Well, there's no way to disable the hard drive in the BIOS, and it won't boot without one..it just freezes at the BIOS screen, before it even tries to boot any other devices. That, and the worthless boot menu puts USB drive under a sub category of "hard drives" (and puts it under the internal hard drive by default), and there's no way to actually access this from the boot menu when pressing F12. The only way to boot from a USB device is to plug the device in, go into the Setup menu, and change the boot order so that the USB device is above the internal hard drive.Other than that, though, the DVD multi-drive is awesome, cpu frequency scaling works great for reducing power consumption and heat dissipation, and like I said, it's still going strong after 3 years of heavy use (I ran mprime (aka Prime95 in Windows) on it 24/7 for nearly a year with nary a problem).Oh, and the touchpad is very sensitive, but in Linux, one can configure the touchpad click to be disabled for any period of time after typing (I set it for one second). That way, when you're typing and you bump it, it won't steal your focus away. Not sure if you can do that in XP or not, but it's pretty simple in Linux.
Great, product. Exactly what I needed. I hate running out of sockets in hotel rooms. This is a life saver.
I bought this ipod with a fancy thought in mind that it will serve the purpose of Radio,Voice Recorder etc etc as claimed, but I am very sorry to say that for all these features you have to buy extra accessories which comes out to be of the same cost as iPod itself :-( :(Another thing is, this iPod is not at all user frindly, to upload my own movie from camera, it took 2 hrs and FYI the size of the movie clip was only 40MB , so now you can imagine.The case provided is such a cheap quality that you cant use that case. You cant charge the iPod while it is in case, you cant see the movie while it is in the case.Apple should increase the quality of these things also.For me its not a good deal to buy such a costly product.So friends be careful to buy this product.
This is my first digital camera. I don't have previous experience to compare it to. I did consider the Canon S-30 as well. I liked the fact that Olympus would take AA batteries...I can just imagine running out of my rechargables on a once-in-a-lifetime photo situation. At least I can get AA from a supermarket.Pros:* easy to point and shoot out of the box* preset modes for portrait, action, nighttime, etc. work well* uses AA battery, not proprietary cells* EASY to load pics onto computer. It recognizes the camera if you simply plug the USB in...no drivers needed!* Photoshop Elements software that it comes with is pretty powerful* pictures are clear and colors are sharp* has optional manual modes to set shutter speed, aperature size, or full manual* easy to preview and delete unwanted picsCons:* bigger than Canon S-30* lens cap issue--if you take it off you'll think you broke your camera!* only comes with 16MB card for about 15 pics* you need to buy rechargable batteries---the one's that come with it are disposable and only last 30 minutesOverall, it was the best of all worlds vs. the competition. Price good. Features great. Take great shots.
I pick up two pairs of these for about $20.00 each refurb and used.When I first received them I heard a lot of static,so I took apart the base and sprayed wd-40 on the blue potientiometers(variable resistors) and used a screwdriver to turn them so the resistors are lubricated and wa-laa no more static.They are great for distances less than 50 feet,if you want to go further than spend more money and get a better set,These are definately better than radio shacks infrared headphones.
Bought my TRV22 online after lots of research, got a great deal from butterfly.com. Low shipping cost and 2-day FedEx, was delivered on 7/9/03. Bought a Tamrac 5201 bag from canogacamera.com that fits my Digital Camera as well as the TRV22 with room to spare. Also, a spare battery, and 10 DV tapes from ecost.com.The TRV22 performs as advertised: great picture, very effective steady shot, great low-light performance. With video this great you should seriously consider buying a DVD burner and some entry-level software. I picked up a Plextor 504A DVD+R burner, and use Pinnacle Studio 8 for video capture. Don't even bother with the software that comes with the TRV22, Pinnacle makes it foolproof. One more thing: buy a IEEE1394 Firewire cable for transferring the video to the PC, but try sfcable.com for a price that is roughly 1/8 of what Sony wants for the iLink cable. Get the 6-pin to 4-pin model for a PC.Also, I was using my video capture card to convert VHS tapes to digital, but the TRV22 has the same capability. I tried making two DVDs, one with the video capture card, and one passing it through the TRV22. The TRV22 version was far superior, much better final product.Bottom line: you can't beat these features for the price.
I saved alot of money by buying this charger rather than the overpriced units you get a retail stores. This works and performs great! I def recommend this. You will not be sorry.
GAVE IT TO MY 24 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS. SHE LOVES THE CAR ATTACHMENTS IT CAME WITH
I received this memory card in excellent condition and very quickly. The seller kept in contact with me the entire process time. I would deal with them again! :-) Highly recommended.
I am not really the photography enthusiast like my wife! however i can assure all that this is a camera with results! we took various types of pictures during the EID Holidays and i can assure u all that when compared to your CyberShots and those simple cameras, this is truly a pro's level camera!
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.
The bad reviews do not make any sense to me. It has MUCH better sound than my FM transmitter which is always fuzzy. It is extremely easy to use and adjustable according to whether your tape player is horizontal or vertical. It works with anything that has a headphone jack, which is extremely convenient. It is worth every penny--all 51 of them. It is so cheap for such a great product.
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.
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.
Works great; easy to set up & use. I really like the remote feature for the receiver. Shipment arrived on schedule.
A WELL FITTING CASE THAT DOES EXACTLY WHATS IT DESIGNED FOR ,EXTRA PROTECTION FROM SCRAPES AND SCUFFS KEEPS YOUR MAC LOOKING BRAND NEW
I bought this camera based on several reviews most notably Consumer Reports.Size good. Battery life good. 5 megapixels very good. My experience using the camera not good--too much red eye, weak zoom and not durable. My camera quit working after just 3 months. It jammed in the open position. It was not wet or exposed to sand. However, all of those things can void the warranty.
Works great. I put it in my apartment because we were not getting a clear signal on a few HD channels. Once installed not only did the picture improve, but Comcast On Demand menus became more responsive. And the delay from one room to another was all but gone.Edit: When I moved, I put this in at my new place and it actually caused problems with the signal. It was too strong and it caused pixelation on a lot of the digital channels. On Demand would not come up at all. Once I removed it everything worked fine. I think it worked in the apartment because there were many lines coming in through splitters in the building, but when you have this in a house with only one splitter you might not have that issue.
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.
this camera looks good online, but it is made of cheap plastic. The lens has trouble sometimes so pictures have to be retaken. I DO not recommend this camera to anyone!
I just purchased the Intel PAP 3000 and it's great. Here are my pros and cons.Pros:-Internal 64MB of memory with built in expansion slot-Cost just as much as other MP3 players w/32MB-Sound quality-Durable design, great for people on the go-Compact size-Uses 1 AA battery-Longer battery life, does not drain battery when downloading-Very user friendly software (Intel Audio Manager)-Works with MP3 and WMA files-Unlike other brands, this supports Windows XP-Bass and treble controls-Belt clipCons:-No back light on display-Rubber buttons may be hard to push for some people.-Does not show title of song while playing (not a big deal)-Intel dropped consumer electronics products division - possible support issuesOverall this is a great name brand player without the name brand price. The design is not as flashy as others but it gets the job done. I considered others but the fact that it supports Windows XP, has 64MB of internal memory, is expandable, and of course price was a big factor in my decision.I highly recommend this player!
awesome , roller mouse minus the tail and whiskers . fast response if for gaming or all around surfing the net minus your board mine is hung up for the moment. &#62;^.^&#60;
I bought this unit ... two years ago. Mine has been in the shop for replacement of the Laser/Reader/Drawer assembly because it failed to read discs. This caused me to throw away at least 5 perfectly good CD-R's assuming they were faulty. The unit is doing the same thing again. That's the reason I'm shopping for a replacement. (It burned approximately 25 CD's before the repair and about 35 since.)The unit sounds good but, too many functions are available only from the remote (especially program playback) and I have serious doubts about reliability.As I said in my title - CAVEAT EMPTOR - Buyer Beware.
This is a sleek unit, very thin, that has performed well for the past 2 months since we've gotten it. As in other reviews, I agree that the buttons on the front of the unit are not terribly easy to press but since we use the remote most of the time, this is not a big issue.
I must say it't one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. This player plays many different formats, supports subtitles (although I haven't used this feature), and can even play from a directly attached USB disk. Well engineered, I really haven't noticed any flaws. In my opinion it's the best player on the market in this price range. Wireless performance is adequate if the signal is strong enough, but for the best experience I'd recommend a wired connection.
I've dropped my iPod repeatedly (unintentionally) while it was secured in this case, and the product did its job; the iPod didn't sustain any cosmetic damage. The crystal clarity and unbranded simplicity of this carrier make it a decent choice, but the price for a piece of plastic (this is essentially all it is) is a bit excessive.Shop around for better prices in products that serve the same purpose, but if you're set on purchasing this particular item, it will take some abuse and leave your precious iPod unscathed.
I ordered this because I couldn't find the body cap that came with my new Canon. Of course, as soon as this arrived I found my original. However, it is good to have a spare- and much better to spend a few bucks on this rather than leaving your sensor exposed if you are lens-less for a while. This is identical to the one that came on my 7D and 1DX. Very minimally packaged in Canon packaging.
Do not invest your time nor money on a Dell DJ. Mine lasted exactly one year and one day before it locked up and never worked again. All the hours spent downloading my CDs were wasted, as well as all the money spent downloading songs because they're all gone forever. There is no repair option through Dell and it took me an hour and a half on the phone and four transfers (and one disconnection) to find this out. They did supply me with one option that cost (with a discount!) $170, but I'm not foolish enough to invest more money in a product that just does not work properly. If you do purchase this product, keep a paperclip handy because you will have to reboot it constantly. Save yourself some time, effort, and money and get an iPod instead.
....I've been happily using mine for months, now - on the gas grill, in the oven, on the charcoal grill and in the smoker.I've been somewhat skeptical about closing the door - or lid - on the probe wire, but so far haven't had an issue. Works as advertised. Beeper nice and loud - I can even hear it when it's outside and I'm inside, with the windows shut. I like all the options for locating the unit. On the gas grill, I stand it up on the work surface, on the charcoal grill, I use the magnets to stick it to one of the legs.My only complaint is that it's kind of un-intuitive to use. Sometimes I spend a few minutes mashing buttons to get it to do what I want.
Just what I need for a piece of equipment which had a cable that was too short. This a male to female extension cable.
I soldered 11 leads from my new hu to this connector, connected to truck's harness and powered up. Simple and quick install.
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.
Not only does the product help me find my way around, but has shown me new ways and quicker ways for trips I thought I really knew. It's sure easy to use. (Read the manual first....it really makes it a lot easier)We'll try it on some long trips coming up in the next few months. Now my daughters want to borrow it for their trips.
My biggest beef is with the scanner. The copier and printer work fine. They're a little slow, but it's an inkjet, so I didn't expect much. The fax is great, probably the best feature in the bundle. But the scanner is hard to install and hard to operate.Also, paper jams are incredibly hard to clear compared with other printers/copiers.
This Sony 34-inch widescreen combines a lot of great features. First and foremost, the picture quality beats most HDTVs on the market. Blacks are really black and the lines are sharp. DVDs look great on this set. Since I started using this TV, I've begun to notice the range of quality in various DVD titles. Not all DVDs are created equal!The Twin View feature is nice for channel surfing - it takes advantage of the wide tube and puts 2 4:3 pictures side-by-side. You can even adjust the relative size of the 2 pictures in this mode. The on-screen TV menus and remote control are very easy to use and understand, and connecting this set to your home theatre system should be no problem. Another nice touch is the Memory Stick slot in the front panel. I have Sony digital camera, so when I come home with new photos I can simply plug the Memory Stick into the TV and show people an instant slideshow.All in all, I'm very satisfied with this TV.
I love my Elph. I picked it out for a birthday present and have never been disappointed. I have never had the 'H' problem described. I have taken it on two trips to Mexico, it's small size and reliability continue to impress me. Being pocket sized it has captured so many &quot;once in a lifetime&quot; first steps, smiles for my boys that I probably would have missed with a larger, hang around my neck camera. 3 friends have purchased Elphs after seeing mine, and I bought an Elph (different model) for my mom for Mother's Day. Highly recommend.
My reviewIn my opinion, this MP3 was designed to be a lefthanded carry. In the left hand, you can hold it while running and use your thumb to change on the fly. Right handed, you'll need to move it around in your hand for your thumb to push the buttons.I bought this because of its shape and buttons placement and oh yeah....I'm left handed. I'm a runner so this MP3 Player is perfect comfort. The Strap can be taken off with ease and its designed to hang on your neck...or around your wrist if you are worried about dropping it.
I absolutely love the C340. I don't understand some of the critics of this because mine is EXACTLY what I'd hoped for and expected. The detour function is awsome. No glare issues. We'll see how it endures, but out of the box it works as advertised.A few months later, it has taken trips from TN to MI to CA to Vancouver and back. It helped bypass problem areas and find great places to eat/stay as well as points of interest along the way. Signal was always strong, as far as I could tell. There may be more highspeed features others need out there; but for the money and simplified ease, this is perfect.
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 have discovered a whole group of devices that have endless menues and confusing instructions. These devices have so many options as to be useless for simple use. This device is simple to use simple to load and has wonderful sound. I have a cable that hooks it to my radio and allows me to listen to Audible books. If you wish to do this, be aware that Audible and Amazon offer an amazing discount on your first device. Do not be confused by the "small" memory. My 2 gigabites stores dozens of books, over 100 songs, concertii by the score. What's more, the price has recently dropped!
When I found this i thought that it was gunna be 600watt out of each channel At 4ohms, i was mistaken, the manual i found online says 600w x2 at 4ohm and 300w x2 at 8ohm. I came to the realization that seeing as there's 4 terminals it's really 150watt x4 at 8ohm and 300watt x2(A or B) at 4ohm. when using A+B your meant to use 8ohm speakers. so after the confusion i tried out my Sony SSF-5000 Floorstanding speakers(150watt - 8ohm) and they sound nice.- the original idea i wanted to do was run a subwoofer through this, using a way i learned from a ytube friend. but it doesn't seem to put out that much to a 4ohm 700watt subwoofer unless it's all maxed out(which i learned not to do)anyways, 5 STARS for what it's meant for- don't think like i did in the begining, just to notify you. ITS TOTAL POWER IS 600 WATTS BUT that's spread throughout the channels(4 channels)google this if you want the manual/info for this item. it's in PDF file format, with mozilla firefox you should be able to open it right up. GOOGLE: " PYRAMID STUDIO PRO PA600X PDF "IF ANYONE HAS A COMMENT OR SOMETHING, ANY INFO ON THIS YOU WANT TO SHARE, Just Reply.EDIT- I SHOULD PROBLY MENTION, THE ONE I GOT WASN'T BLUE+PURPLE BUT IT'S THE SAME THING JUST ORANGE LINES, SAME MODEL AND ALL THAT.
I am disappointed with this product. I bought an early release, in March 2001. I found the manual to be poor and the technical assistance poorer -- often I had to keep calling until I got lucky and I found someone who knew something. My access point is about 40 feet from my computer (although it is down one flight) and my connection is always weak. Recently, my connection has often been too weak to work and Linksys has not been able to give me any help diagnosing the problem.
Very fast shipment and great product!Very satisfied with this company! My daughter is using it and she is very happy with this product.
This retractable cable reduced the number of wires in my bag considerably. It also can be used with my camera to transfer pictures (Note: only works on some cameras).
I got this lens with my 300D (Digital Rebel) kit and have enjoyed it ever since. Solid, durable, reliable, good in most light situations. Lots of success in wide-angle landscape photos. I'm typically using this at the 18mm end and it's produced beautiful images, especially at sunset and indoors with flash. Also very light and small, I just toss it in my bag and I'm set. Pretty decent for close-up stuff as well like flowers, etc. Overall it's a good starter lens if you're getting it with a kit, but you could probably grab it used for $60 I would guess if you're just looking for a good all-around lens.
When I went "shopping", I expected to hook something into the speaker connections of my stereo system (so that I could A, B, A+B with the controls). It turns out that the "sender" plugs into the headphone jack instead. HOWEVER, it plugs into the headset jack of lots of different devices, and it's small. (Unfortunately, no battery packs for this, so it needs AC.)The sender has a "1/8-inch mini-plug", and the package includes a 1/4" headset plug...This actually makes them far more versatile than I expected! It hooks up to my sound system more easily than by pulling the receiver out of the wall and working with wire terminals. It will also let me hook it into my TV (no need to turn the stereo to TV Input), my computer, my recording turntable, etc.Currently, I am using one speaker in the kitchen and the other on my desktop PC. (I am attempting to record some old vinyl disks.) With this arrangement, I don't need to have them turned up to the distortion level to follow the recording process - one speaker is playing nicely in the back room (where the recording is being done), and one is at my elbow. Wonderful for monitoring!Oh yeah, the sound... For speakers that cost so little, they're fantastic!
So far, so good. Am quite pleased with this replacement for my (still-running) HP 55500. I was especially interested in the Copying function, and this works well. I would give it a 5 if I knew that there were a better way to print envelopes than to unload all the paper, load one envelope, print and then reload the paper. Maybe by the time you read this I will have found a workaround. Also, I'm eager to see how soon the ink cartridges need replacing.
i have had this card for 3 years in two machines. the first was a G4 dual 450 Mhz Gigabit Ethernet powermac and it pushed a single 500 GB Sata drive nicely as long as i had several 128 GB partitions on the desktop. It was a bit annoying, but manageable. Sonnet and their associates helped me set it up. The second machine this card has been in is a quicksilver 933 Mhz powermac that has native large drive support built in on the motherboard. It is pushing two 640 GB sata drives in a mirror RAID using Carbon Copy Cloner running 10.4 tiger. Each drive has a single huge partition and i managed to install everything without any tech support from anyone. I'm so happy with the results i'm looking into placing another card into this mac. Sonnet is expensive but their support is world class and you don't even need to be the original owner to receive this.
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!
This charger was the easyest one to use and also with its electronics it protects the battery from overcharging entending the life cycle.
The capacity vs size feature of this product make it worth. The software Virtual Expander works very nice, maybe if you want fast transfer rates you will need to disable it. However I have the chance of get a lot more than 4GB using this software. Excellent bundle.
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!
In my view - the best feature of this bag is that it can be carried on shoulder so that the top opens away from the body, which allows one to reach easily inside. However I don't like the hip belt solution, I find it uncomfortable to carry the loaded bag on the waist in any orientation, I have cut the hip straps off which also makes the "tuck away" compartment leaner, and it is usable for stashing away some flat items.
I would note that the footprint seems a little larger than it probably needs to be for most monitors (at the same time, it's not large enough to stow a keyboard under). I have a large desk, so that's not a problem for me, but it might be if space is at a premium for you. For me, though, it does the trick, which is keeping me from having to angle my neck downward--no more headaches!
Great for the price ! Wish volume speaker was a little better. Average tone, Nothing that says WOW ! I Love that sound.But we did not pay a hefty price.
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.
The unit looks and feels nice and modern, but the user interface is just not good enough. In the main navigation screen, it is not possible to scroll the map. You need to struggle through several screens to be able to do that. More importantly, while main roads are of course there, many smaller unpaved and even paved roads are missing. Taking into consideration that the older and cheaper Mio C310x shows even hiking trails, this is a major flaw. One more disadvantage is that even at the highest magnification, single houses are not shown, just outlines of streets. Again, the cheaper Mio C310x shows single houses making navigation easier. Overall, a nicely looking unit, but just not good enough. My unit was defective, but I would have returned it anyways.
Let me get srtaight to the points.1. You need to have either good batteries, or the Av outlet.But other then that it's great. nice shots, good flash for night time. Nice imagery.Nice film quailty. And very leight.I tottally reccomend this for beginners, and middle class workers. Nice price also.
This thing is great, especially for the price. I didn't think I would use the extra cigarette lighter spot but I use it all the time. I think it may have caused me to blow my fuse for the cigarette lighter, so if that happens just put a bigger fuse in it.I get great reception, it will overpower area radio stations which several of my others would not.Really great product especially for the price.
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.
It was a perfect fit and they included several different covers for different laptops. It was worth the money.
I love my new Zune 30gb. It is so easy. My daughter had an IPod and it was much harder to navigate. It has been so easy to learn. My only complaint is loading movies. I bought this to put movies on for trips. I still have not figured out where to buy them. I hoped to find them on Zune Marketplace but if they are on there I don't know where to look. Music on ZMarketplace is great, very cheap and tons of it!
I use a phone headset for occasional meetings that last up to one and a half hours. I had a cheap headset that came with my Panasonic phone and people on the other end of the line couldn't hear me very well. I bought this one and not only is it more comfortable to wear, I can hear better and the folks on the other end hear me much better. This was a significant improvement and I'm very satisfied with the product.
This was super easy to set up. The only caveat was with Comcast. After setting it up, I needed to power reset the modem and reset the Mac. Their tech support was extremely helpful. After that, it worked flawlessly. I added two older iMacs and a G4 and the total setup time took about 5 minutes each. There always is a strong signal and it works great.
This is my second time purchasing this item. I tried to use a wireless FM transmitter but for some reason they didn't work well with my truck so I went back this cassette adaptor because it work so good the first time. The sound quality clean.The vender had a very fast turn time ... I was impressed.
I just ordered a black 2gb nana from these people and it rocks. I ordered next day air and it shipped on time. It is in perfect condition straight from the factory and has everything with it. I love my nano and recommend that everyone buy one from these people. They are honest and sell great items in great condition.
Works well. Good deal. I have taken the cover off as it is somewhat cumbersome.
I really don't understand this cable. I bought it to update my maps and I still have not been able to. It's not user friendly at all and I will be complaining to the company. Pass on this.
This is awesome! I took it right out of the box and started using it with the default settings thinking "if it doesn't work I'll read the directions later." A month and a half later I still haven't bothered to read them. It works great! I am shocked at some of the poor reviews as I have had no problems. Yes, there is the occasional static, and I say occasional, but that is to be expected since it is wireless.Don't let the negative reviews turn you, this is a must have.
The Vertical Notebook Riser works perfectly with a 15.6-inch ThinkPad W520, the W520 lets you open the screen all-the-way, so you could have the stand at the steepest angle and still the set-up feels secure and does not wobble. The laptop rests firmly on the rubber strip near the bottom of the stand that prevents the laptop from slipping while preventing cosmetic damage to the laptop itself.With a 18.4-inch Toshiba Qosmio X505, it works reasonably well, the screen opens only about 120 degrees, so the stand has to be adjusted accordingly to about 1/4 of the maximum setting. The stand is still very stable with the 10-pound laptop, one minor issue is that the rubber strip that supports the laptop on the bottom part couldn't stop the laptop from slipping ever-so-slightly because of the contoured shape of the laptop itself, and its weight distribution -- heavier in the back -- doesn't help.It's a good stand, and how well it would work depends on the laptop. Make sure your laptop can open adequately enough to justify a "vertical" stand.
The D40 takes excellent, sharp and very vibrant photos. It's lightweight and almost, well, almost - handy. My only personal hang-up is that I'm used to a small, instant 5x digital and this swapping lenses thing, is a bit wearisome. I'm also noticing that the price keeps dropping. ~Two weeks ago, I paid $650 and now it's going for $559 ... keep an eye on it, next week it might be down to $429. I've been watching the 40DX, too and if it keeps going down in cost, I'm going to be really bummed that I didn't wait for three weeks! Nikon makes a quality camera, and my friends' Olympus (same SLR-type) can't hold a candle to these photos.
What a neat little camera. I bought it only a month ago, so far so good. I turned it on and began taking pictures immediately. I hate reading instructions and this camera was very user friendly and very compact. I got it for my wife for Valentines day and she adores the color too. I guess the only negative thing I would have to say so far is that the memory card it came with was very small 16mb. I can not take videos for long or save many pics. But, that is a feature you can upgrade. I saw a 4GB on sale at Office Depot for $49.99. I am definetly going to upgrade it so I could take long videos and save hundreds of pics while on vacation. One other thing I notice is that when looking at an image through the LCD sceen, it looks fuzzy. But the picture comes out fine. Maybe I just don't know how to use all the features yet.Oh and finally, it should come with a carring case. Just my opinion.I really like it, good buy........
Yes its an out dated model, but worth it. easy to load with music, great for the plane and for sleeping at night. If you don't need a name brand slung around your neck.... buy this. eight hours is a lot of music. The only drawback, the buttons are micro small,,, if you n4ed bigger buttons, buy the newer additon. Off to Turkey this week and its loaded with hours of quiet music. Good buy.update dec 2006, well the damm small buttons got to me, need something bigger, buttons have not held up well, is playing irratically after only moderate use.
i have had this product for almost a month now and i have had zero problems with it. it is always connected to my router and delivers great speed. when playing Call Of Duty 4 i always have a full signal.
My house has a metal roof and my weather radio wasn't getting a good signal. I bought this antenna and it solved all of my issues. This antenna was very easy to install, had it up and going in less than five minutes.
I bought these to wear while mowing the yard, and they do a great job! With the stock iPod headphones, I had to turn my iPod up almost all the way in order to hear the music over the mower. That can't be good for my ears, so I looked for some to block out the sound. When I first put these in, I was surprised at how much they blocked. I could barely hear the mower at all with the volume less than half way up. The earphones are comfy, and fit fairly well. I run the cable behind me, so they come loose every once in awhile. The sound quality is great, too, but that wasn't my main concern when buying them. Bottom line, for passive noise cancellation, these are great!
It failed to charge after a few months. I get what I paid. Lesson learned. For these who gave five star rating, pease do not rush to judgement.
I'm a very big researcher when it comes to product buying and I searched high and low for a car charger that would give me the best deal. At other stores, for just the car charger, it was more than this due pack. Not only that, but it included the plug-in for me to charge my Nano through my iTrip. I have yet to use the wall charger since I am in my car quite a bit but I love that the plug folds in. I keep it in my travel suitcase for when I know I'll need it. Amazon's free shipping was an added bonus that I just couldn't pass up.
BOTH AUDIO AND VIDEO ARE IMPROVED MORE THAN I EXPECTED. I REALY LOVE IT. I RATE THIS ITEM 5 STARS.
This GPS is a snap to use very intuitive. The display is great and choice of voices can be entertaining.
As an avid user of Windows CE products, I was very interested in purchasing a Pocket PC. After playing with models from Compaq, Casio, and HP, I chose the Cassiopeia E-125. The display is bright and the color quality is better than that of my Compaq Aero 2150. The stereo sound makes it possible for me to leave my MP3 player at home when I travel. The Cassiopeia E-125's type II compact flash slot accepts my 1 gigabyte IBM microdrive as well as my type I compact flash slots without having to purchase a special expansion sleeve. I find it easy to close programs with or without the bSquare program. I like the inclusion of Pocket Word and Excel in the Pocket PC because I may write and edit small documents without having to carry my handheld PC pro on outings. There is an available proprietary portable keyboard, for the machine, that facilitates typing, and Targus expects to bring a more portable keyboard device to market within the next six months. The free Pac Man and Zio Golf programs... keep me entertained when I need a break. The available compact flash modem allows me to access my e-mail. The battery life could be better, but I have purchased extra batteries to accommodate my needs (Try that with an IPAQ without adding bulk to the device). I like the joystick-type button on the machine as it provides an additional method for accessing data and for playing games. I also like the one button recording capability of the machine.While the Pocket PC platform could benefit from additional improvements in several areas, it is clearly superior to its palmheld Windows CE predecessors. It has greater capabilities and more physical bulk than the Palm Pilot devices.Casio should improve its customer service department. I have been waiting for more than one month for a response to a problem I had with initiating USB syncing. I have called HP, Compaq, NEC, and Phillips in the past, in reference to hardware and software concerns and they always found a reasonable solution for me within 24 hours (usually while I was still on the phone). Amazon... and a computer magazine both contacted Casio on my behalf and I have yet to hear from anyone from the company. If you have no experience with Pocket PCs, you may want to consider a company that responds better to customers who spend ... for a device from them. The only reason I kept the device is because there are dedicated on-line people who run websites for pocket pc users. They worked diligently with me to find a solution to the problem.
Does a nice job cleaning lenses, but can get a little messy when it comes to the black cleaning material.
The cable was as advertised. I received a black ethernet cable in Cables to Go packaging. I haven't measured it, but it appears to be quite lengthy so it's most likely the 75' that I ordered. The cable release is the snagless design. Made sure to order the product that's sold by Amazon due to other reviewers stating they were not receiving actual Cables to Go brand cables. My order was perfect and the cable works correctly on my home network.
This is the worst computer product I've ever bought. Save your time , you WILL return it. It is not wireless. It does not work.
very very nice super sharp no grain film will keep on trying more films I also recomend ilford plus 4
After searching fruitlessly for months for this camera's cheaper little brother, the ePhoto 780c, I decided to spend the extra $100 and get this one instead. I'm happy I made the choice-- this camera has MUCH higher resolution, a very nice in-camera user interface (it's remarkably easy to set the focus and flash and step through your pictures on the camera's LCD screen)and great connectivity features-- it handles CompactFlash memory nicely, and has both serial and USB (the BEST! ) connection options. I easily hooked it up to both my PC and my Mac; it's a snap.There's only one problem, and it's a big one: this guy gobbles batteries like crazy. If you're using the flash and LCD viewfinder to frame your pictures, expect to burn through a set of 4 AA batteries in about 35 minutes. Using the optical viewfinder and remembering to use the flash judiciously (this camera handles low light well, even without the flash) will extend battery life, but even so, you'll only get about 3-4 hours of life out of each set of batteries, MAX. The solution is to get a set or three of NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries and a charger; particularly, if you're getting this camera as a gift, throw the batteries and charger in! Once you've got those, you've got one dynamite little camera.
i realy love this mouse because you don't have to move the mouse just use the ball and your arrow move.
We've had this camera for nearly a year (still under warranty) when the flash simply stopped functioning (apparently a common problem on this camera according to the Olympus technician). One problem: we couldn't locate the receipt for the camera. After calling Olympus Customer Service multiple times including speaking to their management, they were consistently arrogant and would not consider fixing the camera under warranty.So, we sent it to them to be repaired for a fee. After having the camera for TWO MONTHS, Olympus quoted a price of nearly the original cost of the camera. Now, that's real customer service.Olympus will NEVER NEVER get my business again. I'm sticking with the Canon digital cameras for now on. They are first rate when it comes to quality; meaning I more than likely will never need to rate their Customer Service.The Olympus Stylus 410? After one year of use; simply worthless.
I am a stereo geek from back in the days when vinyl was king (still is, actually). I bought these for my wife, choosing against the higher level Koss for 3X the price. For the dollar, these truly are amazing phones. The sound is very good, and the comfort level is fine for her listening spans of an hour or less.
I bought this iPod as a gift for my son Christmas 2004. This was his only gift. Within days it began freezing, even though he treated it with the utmost care. Within 3 or 4 months, it crashed. I was told an insurance policy I purchased for it was no good as the problem was with the hard drive (and the hard drive isn't covered). Apple ultimately returned my call...but the associate who dealt with me was condescending and dismissive. I have since talked to 4 or 5 other people with the same sad story. Do your research. This iPod IS a lemon. In fact, you'll find fewer and fewer sites even offering it. I would LOVE to join a class action lawsuit...and I'm not someone who is vindictive, just frustrated and disgusted.
Just got mine delivered today. I recently also received my projector and so far I was projecting on a white wall and was amazed by the image my Optoma GT720NEW WXGA GameTime Projector (Projectors)produces on a plain wall (not even smooth). It was until I projected it on this screen when I realized what a difference it makes!!!I initially considered Epson DUETEpson Duet 80-Inch Dual Aspect Ratio Projection Screen, Portable 4:3 and 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen (ELPSC80)which is very popular on amazon. However, here's why I chose this (price difference about 100 bucks between the two)1. Da Lite are professional screen makers of all screen shapes and sizes and different materials and give detailed specs. The dalight "wide power" fabric is premium material previously only on the more expensive screens but they have recently started making theater lites with this same material!!! it leaves the normal "white matte" fabrics in the dust. The result is POPPING images with great brightness and vibrant colors!2. Less footprint and no sagging...the epson duet sags from the top and is mounted on the tripod which has big legs meaning you have to have extra space for it. Da lite theater lite "pulls up" onto a metal rod which has 5 different settings good for all kinds of heights and doesnt sag at all. It has barely any foot print; its only 16 pounts, and can be easily carried and stowed away.Epson Duet 80-Inch Dual Aspect Ratio Projection Screen, Portable 4:3 and 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen (ELPSC80)3. As other viewers have noted, it lasts long and looks and feels like a quality product. For close to 200 bucks, you cant find a premium portable screen with premium fabric. Go for it!!
received it in a few days, installed in an old computer running Linux Mint - everything worked.As always, Kingston memory works correctly.
Even I give this item for 4 stars, but the seller should get 5 stars. The lens is a little cheap, and doesn't seem to have lens reflective coating. Though it works.
This antenna works great. At first, I had it pointed the wrong way, and I still got 70% or higher for all of my HD stations. Now, I've got it pointed the correct direction, and I get over 90% for all channels. This was a great purchase.
I got this as a spare battery - and use it all the time. Works great.
These are the Klipsch killers! Let's rejoice people! We have finally found a competetor against Klipsch in the high-end speaker market! While looking at a spec sheet of these things, you may think that they are inferior to the Klipsch's, but no my friends: It is exactly the other way around!What? Klipsch beats Logitech in power rating? Get outta here! It's true! Klipsch has beaten Logitech in one very important area: burst power. The Z-680s are rated at 450 watts and the Klipschs are rated at 500 watts. But don't let this discourage you from buying this speaker system. The Z-680s STAY at 450 watts, while the Klipsch's use their own sound tests to provide those ratings - chances are, that you will actually find Logitech's ratings more "True to word".OK. The power rating conspericy has been taken care of, but where from here? Let's start with the sound quality. Let me assure you that these speakers go LOUD. And not just loud as in, ow that hurts my ears, but LOUD as in "I've gone def!" And what I am saying is very true. Being an audiophile, my ears have been worn out from speaker system to speaker system, but my ears decided to quit once I brought these things up to 80 percent! WARNING: Since most people out there don't have ears like me, I would recommend staying LOWER than 90 percent because you can serriously damage your ears playing these speakers too loud! And not only do they sound great when they are loud, but the subwoofer's bass shakes the roof! I am not kidding folks! I have my subwoofer next to the corner of my desk, and let me explain that it made a few pewter figures that I own and a framed picture fall off my wall! Do NOT turn the bass up TOO high if you are in tight corners because you will break something! These speakers have interesting technologies included with them: Phase plugs. If anyone knows about those old-school drivers that they used with speakers in the 70's, then you will recognize these quickly! While they are not exactly the same, they include four inch drivers in each speaker and then muffles out the sound for extraordinary clearness!But the one thing that is best about this speaker system is: FEATURES GALORE!!!This speaker system comes with a very reasonable ammount of "doodads", "bells and whistles", and "Special Toys". To begin with, there is a control pod in which all the speakers hook up too. This pod additionally decodes Dobly Digital for you so you can get extremely realistic digital sound in a 5.1 field! There is a blue LED 2-lined screen on the top of the pod which shows you the stats of the speakers and it also gives you the information of what you are choosing. The master, surround, and subwoofer volume is all controlled by this pod, and there is also a plethora of tweaks and settings to choose/change from!Another great and nifty feature of this speaker system is its remote control. I mean, honestly, you can NEVER have too many remote controls! Hey, I have two for my computer alone! This remote control sports all the nifty features you can get through the control pod, but now you can change settings from affar. It even works through walls! Very nifty for parties and other "social" things!And along with this, you get it for a very cheap price, and sometimes even cheaper than Klipsch's models. All in all, this is a very good buy and it gets a very big approval from me and my "assistant" testers. Cheers, and happy listening!
U3 works on some machines and not others. The support from Sandisk is canned and didn't help. The expectation seems to be that the user will either reconfigure the computer they are using (kinda defeats the purpose of having software on your flashdrive so that you don't mess with different computers) or you will uninstall U3 (then why pay extra for it?).This was a waste of money.
Perfect size and like the pocket in the front. Elxcellent case love it! Would recommende it to anyone w/ a sony cyber shot.
Purchased the AudioSource Amp-100 Stereo Power Amplifier as a replacement for my amplifier in my hot tub room. A replacement would have been over $1000 from the hot tub company but this amp does the job great for under $100. I'm driving two speakers and even with my hot tub running I can hear my playlist from my ipod or I can hear my TV. I would recommend it for when you need something to "do the job" at a reasonable price.
I just HAD to leave a review on this item. The Monster Cable surge protectors do their job wonderfully. As I read the poor reviews above, I couldn't help smiling and shaking my head. The person with the first post had an electric heater and other sensitive devices plugged into the same power bar. Electric space heaters are notorious for killing power/surge bars. I would never put anything valuable on the same power strip as a space heater...if I plugged anything else at all with it. Before you plug one into any bar, you should check the voltage and amperage output of the heater and how many watts it pulls, and then make sure the power strip/bar is rated for it.....but you should NEVER EVER EVER put sensitive equipment like tv's, computers, gaming systems, home theatre systems, etc. on the same bar as something like a space heater. Assuming there isn't a problem with your home wiring, I would bet anything that the space heater is what caused the problem. People need to also understand that different power bars are made for different loads...and this particular one is made specifically for home theater protection v/s high surge's/spikes, so plugging the space heater into the same bar is making it work overtime from the heater itself, as well as anything coming in from the pole. I just hate to see this device take the rap for a mistake made by the consumer/consumers. Monster Cable has a tremendous reputation in the music business and if it's good enough for equipment that costs a whole lot more than the average family entertainment and home theater packages...not to mention anything else a person might wish to protect in their home. In fact, the lady who had the space heater plugged in showed that the monster did its job. I personally would rather just plug it into the outlet and let the fuse or circuit breaker do the job.....it would be a much cheaper way to protect your home from the psycho surge from the heater, but if you want to double protect it and don't have a ton of money to throw away on a thirty dollar surge bar, you can buy a 2 outlet protector for a whole lot less, and that will keep you from the temptation of plugging a bunch more items into it :O)...oh yeah....and please please please read the usage suggestions on the packaging. Buy the HT for your high tech stuff and the AV for your space heater and other non-sensitive electrical items in your home, and you will be a much happier and safer home owner :O)These Monster Cable surge protectors are well made, well laid out, the color coding is both helpful and thoughtful and the coaxial protection is a nice additional touch. I've bought different model's from Monster and I'll do so again in the future. In fact, I'm buying 2 right now, and noticed the remarks and just had to add my 2 cents worth :O) I hope I didn't sound hyper critical of the person with the space heater. I wrote this out of fear for your safety more than anything....and I guarantee that you are not even close to the only person who has done this exact thing or something very similar, so it's very possible that you bringing it up might save countless people from having the same outcome....or God forbid....something worse! So....give Monster another try (an AV model with only 2 outlets for your heater :O) ....and if you have a nice home theatre system or just several high dollar pieces of equipment that aren't easily replaceable (tv/vcr/computer/gaming system/etc....grab the HT for those types of items and barring a case of serious bad luck, I'm sure you will be very satisfied with this product :O) Best of luck with whatever you chose!!
i was swayed to buy this because of the price - and also knowing that the higher end sonys use a leica (or is it Z?)lens... well this one ain't all that. Half of the pictures are very out of focus, exposure is almost always off except in "perfect" situations, and it is very slow. I just used it for 2 months while traveling and I definately wouldn't recommend it; in fact i wish i could get a refund -- but it's not broken, just bad quality.
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.
This lens is an excellent performer. I have used it for scenics, portraits and a few close up "macro"-type shots. It is uniformly excellent. I have posted a couple of my desert scenics to show what this lens can do (it is paired with an Olympus E-510 body).Hopefully, pictures will tell more than words.My only regret about this lens? -- that the Olympus 12-60 zoom lens is so expensive and I had purchased this lens before the zoom became available. But the zoom of course doesn't offer the macro capabilities of this lens.
I needed a replacement cable for my GPS. This one of decent price and decent shipping time. Works fine so far.
I was an absolute novice when I was introduced to this camcorder at my job as Tech Teacher in a K-8 school. The last time I had filmed anything was with a super 8mm recorder back in the 70's!You know what I hear from my colleagues and parents? "Wow, those are great videos!" ""The quality is amazing." "I wish I could have my videos turn out like yours."Trust me, folks. It's not me. It's this camcorder. The quality of the image, the steadycam compensation for the less than steady hand, the prompts to turn on a light filter in glaring outdoor lighting environments, and the richness and depth of color, even (and especially) under low light conditions is nothing short of beautiful.I imagine that I haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what this camcorder can do. With my use of digital editing software, I probably won't use many of the camcorders built-in editing features like titling and fades/dissolves. I am resolved to try out it's time-lapse feature soon, however.The transfer to/from a computer via firewire is effortless with common video editing programs like Pinnacle Studio or Adobe Premiere. Having a second hard disk devoted solely to video editing and storage is recommended.The built-in mic is more than adequate for most situations, and the Intelligent Accessory Shoe allows other mics to be used. Be aware, though, that because this unit is "old" by the blurred time standard of modern technology, some newer Sony mics aren't compatible with this cams Intelligent Accessory Shoe.This camcorder is not mini or lightweight. It may not be for you if you want to travel lightly. I learned the hard way when I filmed about 40 mins of a basketball game without a tripod. I could barely use my arm the following day! Buy a tripod already!With that in mind, if you really want rich memories preserved during that 3 candle birthday party, or just about any ligting situation, you must have this camcorder.
This is one of the greatest and scariest deals on the market. Every review I have read has a bit of truth to it. The scanner and printer work wonderfully, provide great colors and images.However the bundled software and downloadable drivers stink. It would be wonderful to have a powerful image editor with the scanner but you are stuck with MGI Photosuite. Second, the drivers stink.I spent about 8 hours trying to figure out why my Windows ME system would no longer load after adding the printer. I would get past the ME screen, log in and then have a black screen. What I eventually had to to was rename a file called lexpps.exe and deselect all the startup system tray items related to lexmark. This has helped so far so we shall see.The drivers are a hit and miss type of thing and really depends on your system, windows and a bit of luck. Lexmark should really update their drivers and work on better helping their existing and for some soon to be ex-customers.Love the machine, hate the hassle.
Ink Easily Runs If Paper Gets Wet!! This is not the good stuff. The original ink does not easily run when the paper gets wet. Be aware!! Cannot read anything if the paper gets wet.
Since we started using this alarm clock, neither my husband nor I have grumbled, whined, nor hit the clock (in effort to stop any clamorous beeping). Waking up to the option of CD or nature sounds with the double alarm feature, starts our days with happy &amp; peaceful sounds rather than the aggravating jolt of the usual alarm clock. We both have noticed improvements in our daily moods &amp; credit that partially to this nifty little gizmo. It's relatively easy to set &amp; after the first day you'll thank yourself for buying it!
I've just received this item and work in a roomful of people who love their gadgets and their music and everyone here was impressed with the quality sound and solid construction (they are JBL afterall)and that they are dual voltage (100-240Vac but you will need the appropriate plug adaptor depending on your location ie Europe or where ever). If you have an Mp3 player and like quality music on the go, I recommend you pick up one of these as I am sure you'll like it as much as I do.
This does what I need it to do, but Olympus sure is proud ($$) of their stuff. During the recent meteor shower, I was able to sit in a chair next to the tripod and snap pictures. The one small complaint is that the button was more sentitive than I expected. Just brushing it against something, particularly when moving the tripod triggered unintended shots. Overall, a good, but spendy, product.
Just bought this product in less than a month and I'm very happy that did it. It's great, you just take it out of the box and plug-in, is that easy. The screen works great and the instructions are very clear and accurate. Until a month ago, I was a mapquest fan, but today, mapquest looks like the stone ages, after you use this product for a month, you ask yourself, how did a ever lived without it.
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.
Usually I read some reviews online regarding a product before buying it. But this time I did not...I owned the &quot;regular&quot; MS Optical mouse since 2000 and when it gave up (left button is not functional anymore) a week ago I could think of any other replacement than another MS optical mouse...it was that good.ALso, I wanted to go big:) and buy a wireless, thinking that less cable arround my laptop will look and feel great.BUT:- it works if you &quot;plug&amp;play&quot;, just that the sideways scrolling function is not recognized and it will not work. If you want to make it work, you have to install the software...BUT SURPRIZE...it will install only if you uninstall the touchapd software of you laptop...go figure...- opening the package brought another SURPRIZE...it's wireless alright, but the other end which connects to the laptop/desktop is composed from a &quot;mouse&quot; sized thingie (the wireless receiver) with a 1m or so of cable attached to it...thus my intention of relieving my desk of cables was not a succes.- installed the software, rebooted the laptop...and started to...well TRY to use the mouse...to understand my expression, please remember a BALL! mouse...BUT A BAD ONE on a dirty surface (without a mouse pad)...yeap, it was that bad. After an hour of trying to change the channels I gave up, also because my hand was killing me.It worked only once...in 2 full weeks of use...It is a great looking mouse...but I don't know why is this BAD!...MICROSOFT...please make a driver which will not conflict with the laptop's touchpads, make the mouse work like a &quot;wired mouse&quot; and most important...try to build a &quot;laptop version&quot; of it, without that second &quot;mouse&quot; receiver and the meters of cable hanging...Don't change the looks...it looks nice but I needed something which works...so I went back to the store and bought a &quot;wired&quot; Optical Intelly Mouse for almost 30% less...and it worked like a charm from the moment I sticked it in.
I use this mouse with my Dell laptop that is Bluetooth capable. The mouse was recognized right out of the box and has now gone for four weeks on the same AA battery. I am greatly pleased.
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!
This item does exactly what it says it does. i bought it for my mother for mothers day, for her camera.for someone who knows 0 about memory products and consumer electronics... lets just say she still needs to know nothing to operate this without a hitch.Not sure really what to review other than this prodcut is working fine.
This earphone has no noise canceling.It is a fake.I tried it in jetplane, train, bus. I did not feel a noise canceling at all.And the ear plug is not comfortable.Do not buy this product.
Not worth your money this battery is junk it arrived flat and went straight into recycling, not worth your money.
I don't usually rate items i buy but this projector is just too good not to rate. Just got it today. so i plugged it in to my dvd and hooked up my yamaha 5.1 surround system and put in saving private ryan for its maiden voyage. Absolutely amazing. only had to make a small adjument to the brightness and then i sat back in awe. The other reviews talk about how you can see details never seen before. I was skeptical about that but now that i see it it is 100% true. For the money this cannot be beat. hell even if you have all the money in the world i would still suggest this projector. so far i have it the screen at about 7 and half feet diagonal and according the instructions you can get it up to 39 but who in the hell wants that. where i have it is perfect for me and my space i have provided. If your not sure which projector you want for your home theater take a chance on this one and i know for certian you will not be disapointed.
I wanted the zune, because it was the first ipod-equivelent device that supported a subscription service, but I wanted to wait, because I know Microsoft usually gradually enters the marketplace and I knew they hadn't opened the video section of their marketplace.But then I went to Frys and used one, I loved it, so I picked it up. The interface is nice, it looks good to me, I like the interface, and I "love" the zune pass. 15/month for unlimited music for 3 computers and 2 zunes? My wife and I both cancelled our rhapsody accounts and switched to zune pass. I know some people hate subscription music services, but I love them, I download 2-3 albums per week because I love trying new music, something I wouldn't do if I had to pay 99 cents a song, and I'm too busy to spend my time listening song by song. When I'm bored with my playlist, I download a few albums before work, then I sample them, toss out what I don't like, and keep the good ones in my playlist.I can't wait to see what they do in the video marketplace, until then the zune is just "nice", afterwards hopefully it will be a must have!
In comparison, most commonly with the Apple Ipod with photos, i think this far exceeds the competitor. The Creative Player has many adjusting features including how sensitive the control pad is as well as the vibrant colors and premade backrounds. Another great feature is setting a photo as the backround, which personalizes this player even better. Though the Creative Player weighs more and is thicker than its competitor, it has a smaller perimeter, which is better for pockets anyways. Lastly, in comparison, Ipods tend to freeze frequently, but this creative player has not failed me once, and if it does it is programmed with a reset button on the side which will help tremendously if need be. I have and am currently enjoying every feature on this MP3 player and revel in the price differences as well between the Creative player and the Apple Ipod.
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.
" Haven't opened package yet but cable looks good and solid. Fully satisfied with purchase."
OK, I had high hopes for this product. I thought, &quot;Well, it IS Micro$oft, so it should work.&quot; Setup of the router was fairly easy and the istructions were very easy to follow. The problems started almost right away, when I tried going out to some common web sites and noticed LONG delays (163 ms or more, with 25-50% dropped packets). I dropped my old router back in and the delays were much smaller (60 ms with no dropped packets). I confirmed this to several other web sites and could duplicate it, so I called the Micro$oft help desk. This was a very bad experence with a helpdesk person reading from a script. She told me just to reset the router anytime the connection got slow (no kidding!). I packed up the whole kit and replaced it with the D-Link. Had no problems at all.
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.
I enjoy making custom action figures to show on my You Tube site and use a lot of heat shrink tubing for the wiring of my custom figures. Buying heat shrink tubing in those smaller packages sold at the local hobby store only had me running out sooner and returning back and forth to get more heat shrink tubing,only to find out many sometimes that they where out of the size I use to complete my customs. These 4 ft. heat shrink tubing not only saves me cash, but now it will be a long time before I run out. I'm like most people that hates to have to stop a project because of lack of inventory. So I love these 4 ft.length tubing so that now I have what I need,and when I need it HERE on hand.
Toshiba has been making leading edge TV sets for many years and they have really delivered with the REGZA series. Outstanding picture quality at all resolution levels. HD at 720P and 1080i is amazing. Extremely wide angle of view with great color and contrast. Sleek and stylish design looks great. We have the set hooked up to DirecTV satellite with the HD channels upgrade ($9.99/month) and the first night of viewing blew us away. The price here on Amazon can't be beat... no tax and free shipping. TV arrived by truck with professional driver who brought it in the house and unpacked it for us to make sure there was no shipping damage. Big 5 Star rating for this Toshiba TV!!!!!
I have been using the Zenith DVB-318 for almost 6 months. It has played every movie and CD flawlessly, including a number of burned DVD-Rs/DVD+Rs and CDs.I am using the 1080i scaling over component, which delivers a fantastic picture to my Sony HDTV. I have also use scaling over DVI, which also works well (but I switched back to component so I can run everything through my receiver). I am relatively new to HDTV and my eyes are not yet very sensitive to minor differences in HDTV quality; so I think there are other reviewers here who can tell you that one DVD player's picture is a lot better than another. In my opinion, this Zenith delivers fantastic quality and features for the money and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for DVD players in this price range.
If you are a pimp gamer and love to filled your eyes with the best quality of images that video has to offer.Then this is all you, if not be with everybody else and they'restupid graphics.If u a gamer play HARD!
This is great for travel when the kids are playing their Ipods and need a charge. Two can charge at the same time.
great picture in a compact space very cool looking little tv!
This is an excellent mouse for cluttered desks and tight spots, excellent controls and responsive ball.
I am happy with the headphones. They are cool looking and the sound is decent. Sometimes they slip off a little too easy.
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 was not able to get it to control my Dish Network 311 receiver. Even placed sender/receiver in same room and it was unable to even turn it on or off. The audio and video quality was great with the unit in the basement and the tv up on the second floor. Too bad the IR didn't work so I'm doing the RMA with amazon.
I purchased this receiver for my home theater system, and have not been disappointed. It took very little time to set up, and sounded great from the get-go. It has a "quick setup" menu which made it very easy to configure. For a very reasonable price, this is an outstanding receiver that delivers great sound. I also bought one for my dad. Highly recommended.
This is a great iPod! I returned my Sony Bean for the iPod and i payed 100 dollars for it. This was a great decision, but the disadvantage to nano iPods is you can't download games or movies! I was really disappointed...well I knew anyways. You have to buy the A.C. adapter, which I was very PISSED because of this. iTunes is expensive the lady at best buy said you can only buy the songs and not burn them off a c.d. which...is a lie! I wish I would have gotten Zen Vision. I love my iPod though...haha im funny.No, don't get me wrong I love my iPod.
I bought this drive today to give my Mirror Drive Door powermac dvd burning capability. I have a combo drive in the first bay set as the master and pretty easily followed the instructions to install the memorex drive. It worked first time, but I had to take a knife and trim very slightly the corners of the front of the tray (not hard with a sharp knife) so it could fit through the mac's case. OS X 10.4.1 recognizes the drive as a beefed up superdrive essentially and uses alt+eject as the keystroke to open and close it as well as adding a taskbar item. DVD+Rs (8x memorex) can write in about 6 minutes... I haven't tested any other formats.Memorex doesn't list the drive as mac-compatible simply to avoid having to handle mac-specific tech problems, not because it doesn't work. any internal ide drive should work.As for the bundled Nero software, that's the only coaster this drive has created thus far.
This is a great unit with a MAJOR design flaw that nobody talks about. The BATTERY IS IRREPLACEABLE!!!!! It is a lithium ion so if you made the mistake of buying one don't let the battery drain completely--it prematurely ages it. I'm appalled I made the mistake of buying one!! It is virtually a disposable mp3 player!!!
I've had this mouse and keyboard set for a while now, probably close to a year and a half and must say it has been the most problem free wireless set I have ever owned. The sync is a super easy, basically just plug and go. The battery life has been excellent, I think I've replaced only twice maybe three times but if I can't remember that means that it has not been frequent. The shortcut keys are great, super comfortable, and great for keyboard trays that don't have a lot of room as it is very slim.Absolutely no complaint about this one and it's so much cheaper than other sets.Note: Keys are not silent for those that like this feature.
The camera bag in the picture looks wider than the one I recieved. The one I recieved is narrow and tall which my camera will not fit into.But as for all the rest of the things that came with the bag they are ok. So the picture is miss leading.
Thought they were very stylish! (Black that matches my Office) Got them with a GIFT Card, even Better... Then Wow! How great they sound! Sure they cost more than my computer but I would invest in them now that I have experienced the difference in person. Used primarly for iTunes and Amazon Cloud Player. For Gaming or Movies maybe you would prefer the BOSE Companion 5 Series II (Simulated 5.1) but USB for MAC or PC it's up to you, I can hear the difference with-out all of the speaker wire all over the place!...(Batman)
I purchased the Speck Ipod Mini armband product so that I could use my Ipod mini while working out. I had originally purchased the Apple branded arm band, but it did not provide any protection for the Ipod mini. The Speck product is great. Works while I'm running or lifting weights. If you want to listen to your Ipod while working out, this is a great product.
my daughter, who was turning nine, asked for an ipod. I balked at the price tag so I hunted around for something cheaper. I'm glad I chose this sandisk sansa you can't beat the price, ease of use, and napster compatibility. I actually got it about ten dollars cheaper at walmart. this way if she loses it i won't freak out about it because it's not as expensive as an ipod or a pricier mp3 player. good value and would recommend.
I am a retired person living in an appartment and needed a new CD/tape player. After much searching I settled on this Panasonic bookshelf system. When I got the productm it was very easy to install and the operating instructing where very adequate. The sound quality is very good and there are enough options to set the sound balance to satisfy to most selctive. I feel this system is a very good quality for the price.
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
I really love this headset. This is my second pair. (teen-aged daughter took first one) The sound quality is great, nice cord length. I use it with my cordless phone at home during personal or business calls. I have also taken it in my car to use my cell phone handsfree on the road. Good deal for the price. Wears well. I gave it only four stars for durabilty beacause the first one broke once my daughter started "borrowing" it, so I'm not sure if it would have lasted longer than 13 months. But a little tape and she's still enjoying it. Not as pretty, but still useful.
I-zone`s are a cool camera, but this is annoying and i think a two year old could make a better product
I bought this item based on generally positive reviews. However, I am extremely disappointed. First, the strap squeezes the top of my head. After only a few minutes, it is quite uncomfortable, bordering on painful. I have tried these on 3, 7 hour flights and the noise cacellation is minimal at best. I compared them to foam ear plugs and the foam plugs are clearly better. I also compared them to a colleague's Bose head phones. No comparison!!!! The Bose set provided a drastic reduction in noise, blowing these Phillips headphones away. My in ear channel ear buds also worked better at reducing noise than the Phillips. I would not purchase these Phillips headphones with my current knowledge.
I have had this TV for a little over 2 months now and it provides exceptional picture quality. I am very happy with my purchase and am now just wishing i bought a bigger one!
The metal isn't as heavy or smooth as the one that came with the Tungsten E, but it fits and does the job. Because the metal isn't as smooth, it's less likely than the original to slip accidentally out of its slot, although it comes out easily enough when pulled.
I got this for Christmas 2005. It is just the same as the regular iPod mini that Apple manufactures, but there are a few differences.1. The screen has more of a black looking text, instead of the blue text from Apple.2. The clickwheel can feel pressed in sometimes.3. Be careful when buying a used one. HP remanufactures the iPods + HP. It is really refurbished, so you never know where it came from.4. iPod + HP is NOT compatiable with Mac.It is a nice iPod, I have a 6 GB, and it has a good battery life. I am a Mac person, and I had an older Dell laptop, and I had to keep it because of the compatibility. Also, sometimes it freezes, and the clickwheel doesn't respond. I got it fixed though, no charge. In the end, it's ideal for anyone that needs a small iPod, and over a thousand songs.
For the price, you just can't go wrong. Works with all the audio formats I use, wma and mp3. I use Yahoo music and anything I buy on there works fine. For the price, it's hard to see how anyone can go wrong with this.
the plastic covering the cable is very cheap quality and is not by any mean, good enough to be used outdoor. I also noticed that the cable would bend over showing weakness in the inside plastic. Just bad quality overall. Do not get lured by the cheap price of this product and get a cable that will be good for years. It will be a better investment.
A life saver for me after my other charger died. I've been using it for almost two years now and still going strong!
*Disclaimer-I am not an audiophile, nor do I play one on TV*This is the perfect match for theYamaha YSP-800 82-Watt Digital Sound Projector, Silver(amazing) in my smallish (Cape Cod) living room. Slim design and plenty of tight clean bass. I never need to turn it up more than 1/2 way. I am very pleased, and my home theater experience never sounded or looked so clean.
The delivered product was exactly as described on the website. The product was reasonably priced and arrived within days of placing the on-line order.
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.
Although it looks great on my Macbook Pro and does the 'protect from scratches' thing, the case does hang up a little in the back making me wonder if eventually it will crack with numerous openings. Also the side that in earlier models used to cover the inputs individually now is one big opening. I think that this takes away from the stability of the case. Other than that It's been great.
It's a 25' patch cable.It works, it straightened out nicely.My printers are happy!I do highly recommend.C.
could not get it working with my dell computer system 550mgz. called there support and they could not get it working also. returned it for a refund and bought a ibm pc cam, loaded it up on computer and it works fine.
Setup was fairly easy. I could not get the setup disk to work in W7 with Spyware Doctor and MS Security Essentials, but manually going in with the IP, there were Auto Programs for Wireless and Internet setups. The Share Port feature is nice to allow other systems to access USB Devices such as a Printer or External Hard Drive. I've had a few issues of disconnect and had to reboot the router. Range and signal are fine with the triple antennas. If you want a good router and not many hassles with setup, decent tech support, D-Link is fine. I've had setup several Netgear routers, G's and N's, and this was easier to setup other than the Disk Issue.
it does not work! ive tried everything but buying the wall plugin. it will not do anything, rewind or fast forward, play.
I did my homework before I bought my monitor. The SAM 17 had the best spec's in my price range. It beat most of the more popular brands at a terrific price. I e-mailed the manufacturer with questions both before and after I purchased it. Their response time was great and they were very helpful. I would recommend this monitor to anyone. I am very happy with my choice.
Works just as described. My advice for XP users is DO NOT install the included software. Windows XP will detect and install this adapter without any trouble. I'm using it with an LG cell phone and it works flawlessly.One caveat, the picture is not accurate. The actual adapter is rectangular not rounded.
I can see why my "friend" sold it so cheap - the manual is horribly written in terrible English. For example "Live:Below the function elucidation divides the A type is two kinds of with the type of B, if inconvenient understand please." Make sense to you? It goes down hill from there! I happen to have Windows 98 and thought "great! it will work with my old system" NOT!! Anyone know where I can get the Windows 98 driver for this before I throw it in a box and toss it in a corner for a life lesson?If you are thinking of getting it, save your money - or better yet, buy mine!
Plays clearly, great sound, easy to work, doesn't skip! Also, allows you to put a LOT of music on it. Doesn't eat batteries as much as some others we have seen. We highly recommend it as a cost effective mp3 player.
(...). For the money I don't think you can find a system that puts out as much sound as this set. Yes the sub can be overbearing but from what I hear booming past my house as cars go by this must be very popular. I have these set up on my gaming machine and they have been more than I expected for my (...)clams. Music isn't bad either but if your a true Music aficionado you will be spending more money for better range. (...)
Perfect power strip for travel. Become a hero in airports by providing multiple people with power :)Used it in Paris and the UK in combination with a travel adapter, worked great. Like the blue light to indicate it's receiving power.
This is an AWESOME product, I am so completely satisfied with it! The price was great too!!
So far this battery is an exact match for the original.It fits the charger and the camera the same as the OEM battery.The life appears to be equal.If you are going to buy a back up I would say for the price it is a reasonable choice.I will comment in the future if I find the life of the battery not holding up to the original OEM.
I dont understand why so many people are bagging this camera. I have had mine for a couple of months now and honestly, I couldnt be happier. I knew I wasnt buying a professional digital camera with all the bells and whistles of a more [costly] one but for what I paid for it, it has not disappointed me. Sure it has its downsides to it. The amount of batteries it goes through is a bit disappointing but I have found if I buy the really [less costly] ones they only last for maybe about 7-8 photos. I buy the slightly more [costly] ones which last a lot longer. For downloading, I use rechargable batteries as they give it the life it needs to download all 14-15 pics without a hassel. It is by no means a 'serious' digital camera for professionals, but for a beginner like me its fantastic. For me it gives great photos in all conditions provided you follow some basic photographic principles. My wife used it the other day to photograph a friends house being built and she came back with some fantastic shots (my wife and cameras generally do not like each other). With a bit of practice and image manipulation after downloading (the software that comes with it has all those features) the photos turn out really well.The bottom line is this: if you want a camera that takes sharp, crisp professional looking photos, then buy one that has everything and spend a lot of money. But, if you want to try out the world of digital photography, then this camera is an ideal beginners camera. Practice using the camera in all types of light, either invest in a imaging program like adobe photoshop or download some fantastic free imaging programs from the internet for free. If you do your homework, then there is no reason why this camera wont give you great looking photos, unless off course you dont have the patients to practice in which case youd be better off with a point and shoot instamatic camera.
Pros: It works just like it said it would, but I think it reads 3 degress warmer than the actual tempature is.Cons: The turn on switch of the transmitter is located behind the inside the battery compartment.
Nothing to say really except it's just what we needed for our game systems and works perfectly.
I bought this printer to use for my business printers flyers. Color is great, however, shortly after purchase I started getting a line in the prints. Turns out the cyan cartridge was bad. Took a printer repair person to figure this out at a serious cost and then they wanted to charge me a full price for a used cartridge.When I needed to replace the cartridges, it turns out they can't be refilled and the cost of a new set is about a 1/3 of the price of the printer. Should have bought something else.
I like this watch a lot. Picked this up in order to give my Omega Seamaster a break (needs to be sent back to switzerland to get polished up). This watch is big, but very, very light. At the store where I picked mine up, I had the Seamaster in one hand and the Yachtsman in the other. The Yachtsman has probably twice the mass, but less than half the weight. It is good looking, and will be a conversation piece when worn with a suit at business meetings.The good: Time, stopwatch, barometer, thermometer, compass, and race timer. The race timer is essentially a countdown (you synchronize with race committee gunshots) followed by a stopwatch, with split time viewing and one-race memory. A couple good features: it can only be stopped by hitting the stop button twice in two seconds - good for those of you that wear sailing gloves. Beeps are audible unless the wind is howling above 20 knots. If you aren't a racer, you might do just as well with the x-lander, which excludes the racing timer but includes an altimeter, all within the same aesthetic package. The barometer includes a 1 hour interval memory (remember, 3 mbar change in under an hour and you're probably in trouble) and a thermometer. All units can be changed between imperial and metric. I haven't changed the battery yet but the compartment is opened with a coin, and looks very easy. Also, its a great looking watch if you can pull off the large size, and its relatively inexpensive.The bad: The contrast could be a little darker, and the backlight could be a little brighter. No seconds display on the standard time view. You can toggle seconds display briefly via pushing a button. Reading the manual (twice or three times) is an absolute must, because the buttons are unmarked. The thermometer doesn't take accurate readings while strapped on due to the heat from your wrist. The compass reading is a little jumpy (though in my experience, accurate). Lastly, I already knicked the aluminum bezel reaching into a closet... when I'm rolling around on the foredeck and trimming sails, its probably going to get pretty beat up.Overall, good product. Well done Suunto.
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.
This item is great, I gave it to my girlfriend so that she could record her choir's performances in Ireland. It produced excellent sound, has good battery life, and a reliable onboard mic. I used SoundForge to transfer the audio to my PC and edited from there for a compilation CD. For the product, I say A+. However, after trying to purchase it here and striking out, I ended up going with J&R; Electronics, who I fully recommend.On Monday, June 5, I ordered the Sony MZ-B10 from Warehouse Deals, an Amazon.com subsidiary that handles all their returned, refurbished, and overstock merchandise. At $170, I was saving $50 off the lowest advertised price (and it lists for $399). After selecting the expedited shipping option, a package arrived on Friday (well within their advertised time for expedited shipping).Upon opening the package, however, I discovered that they sent me someone else's order. I received two adolescent psychology books that should have gone to Los Angeles.Figuring it would be a simple matter to send my package back, explain the situation, and get my minidisc recorder, I was then told that they could not send me the MZ-B10 because they only had one. More surprisingly, they told me that even if they recovered the item, they could not pass it back to me, but would instead sell it again on Amazon.com. While refunding my money, they explained that because of their error, there was no possible way for me to get my purchase.After speaking to a manager at Amazon.com named Eric, he gave me a $100 promotional credit towards an Amazon.com purchase. With my $170 refund and the $100 credit, I could then purchase another MZ-B10 for $220 (new) and have $50 for my trouble. Unfortunately, I discovered that the promotional credit I received was not good in the whole Amazon.com Marketplace, and that the MZ-B10 is not available directly through Amazon.After speaking to another manager, named Nikki, I was told that there was no possible way a credit could be issued that would be good throughout the Amazon.com Marketplace. This, despite the fact that I am a frequent Amazon.com Visa user, and am aware that their reward certificates are good throughout Amazon.com, partner vendor or not. She refused to change my promotional credit to a reward credit.While I have been a frequent and loyal Amazon.com customer for many years, I will not be patronizing them in the future. The fact that they can allow a subsidiary to sell me a product, not deliver it, and if they recover it sell the item again, is just unacceptable. While I appreciate the $100 promotional credit, and am glad that my money is being refunded, what I really want is the item, which is going to cost me no less than $50 more, take me more time, and isn't even available directly from Amazon.com (which makes the $100 credit pretty useless).Thanks for nothing Amazon.
The earphones work just fine. I bought them to replace an old pair for running, but I ended up receiving a pair of skullcandy as a gift, so I just use these on a day-to-day basis, and nothing is wrong with them. The sound quality isn't the best, but that's not a big deal for me. They're plenty loud enough, and they fit in my ears.
I've had my Zen about two months now. When I first got it, I wasn't too sure about it. It's operation was very different than my old Archos MP3 player. After a few days, I got the hang of it. Navigation it easy and the search function cuts down on the time it would normally take to find songs. I have my entire 200+ CD collection on it with almost half of the drive space still empty. It's light weight and small size make it very portable. I take it everywhere with me. The included software is ok, not as great as it could be, but still it works well enough. Throw away the crappy headphones it comes with and get some good ones.
these cases used to be available at my walmart and were, to my dismay, discontinued. i order 2 packs at a time to qualify for free shipping. the cases are sturdy and stay closed well. i prefer this brand because i enjoy the colors. i'm sure they could be utilized to organize one's collection, but i have yet to get that organized. they are sturdy and well-made.as for other reviewers' complaints on the hub, i discovered a few years ago when i first purchased these that the disc cannot just be snapped in place from the outer edge like a CD--besides, as another reviewer posted recently, this is actually bad for DVD's (which aren't made the same as CD's). one needs to actually lay the dvd in place, then press the tab clearly marked "PUSH" in the hub of the case, which flexes a little and pops thru the DVD. i have never in several years been sold a single defective case, and i love these.i regularly purchase them and replace the cases my dvd's come in, cutting my dvd storage in a little less than half and yet preserving the cover art and feel of the purchased DVD. to do this, one can slide out the paper insert from the original dvd case, carefully cut a thin strip from each side of the insert, and slide it into a thin case; by doing it this way (taking a little from each side), one can assure that the title will remain visible on the spine. some titles are a little too wide but enough is visible to enable me to tell what each dvd is.
I bought this nearly a year ago and use it intermittently. I am very happy with it, although the shutter button lock is a bit awkward.Despite the fact that the cord is more than 16 feet (nearly 6 meters) long, it coils up into a very small space. It is lightweight and feels a bit on the cheap side, but is durable enough.I really like the long cord as it allows me to get well away from my camera for wildlife photography.If mine breaks, I will probably replace it with this same model.
This music player is great, after installing the software it automatically pulled my entire music library from Windows Media Player onto the Zune in a matter of minutes. The graphics and colorful menus make it easy to use, and the product easily woks with other Microsoft products. Everyone I show this to at school tells me they wish they'd known about the Zune when they bought their Ipod. If you prefer Windows Media Player, this is defiantly the better choice. However it is a little bulky and lacks the all the cool touch sensitive features that you'd find on an Ipod.
i bought these headphones a few days ago, and so far i have no problems with them at all. i use them to listen to music from my computer. later this week, i will be trying them with the tv. there was an irritating buzzing noise when i first started using them, but then i read the suggestion in the manual that said to place the transmitter above head level, so i put it on a shelf. they've worked perfectly since then. they've never automatically cut off on me, but maybe this is because i listen to winamp on repeat and shuffle, so it constantly plays random mp3s from a very large play list. the sound quality seems very good. these headphones are very comfortable to wear, and they stay on very securely. i haven't been able to test them in a very large area, but they work nicely while i move around my dorm. for my purposes, at least, they're perfect. i haven't found anything wrong with them yet, and i can't think of anything that would make them better.
This TV has very good picture when I hook it up using it's component plugs to my DVD player. The picture is very sharp, there is a lot of detail, and the colors are awesome. The only problem is that the darker colors (when there is a lot of darkness in the picture), the picture begins to look a bit blurry. Also, there are times when I am playing a DVD that a small green blob begins to develop in the upper left hand side of the TV screen. It goes away after a couple of minutes. This is the only reason I will not give it a 5 star rating. Overall, however, this TV is awesome for the price!
I love the surface of this mousepad. THe mouse glides across it smoothly and it even works well with the old ball type mice (I have one that I don't use but had to test.) The mouse pad itself is very sturdy. If you were on the road or something, you could mouse on a bed or sofa cushion.The pad annoyed me at first. I could not get it adjusted right. Finally, I threw away the plastic velcro stuff and just used plain doublesided tape to stick it to the mousepad in a comfortable position. THe tape holds up fine.The wrist pad is very thick but not too soft. The faux leather does not stick to skin or clothing. I wish the pad was just a little softer, but the support is good.Antimicrobial is very good for an office - especially if you eat at your desk. I'd also recommended wiping everything down once in awhile to keep germs at bay.I also like how it looks on my desk. Very professional looking.
The 60CS replaced my Etrex Legend. I found the larger color screen very helpful. It acquired the satellites quickly. Controls were intuitive except for finding waypoints and landmarks. Overall an excellent product I would recommend to anyone.
big enough to fit the camera with extra lens ,with extra pocket for accessory , nicely design, great value, good material.
Great product, works like a charm! A very good alternative to other adapters that are much more expensive. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a quick low cost solution to listening to their digital music.
This Bluetooth adapter has worked flawlessly for me, plus I got it for a great price. What more could I ask for?
About a month ago, I started looking at Palms and was undecided as to whether I should get the beefier IIIx or the elegant V (the Windows CE handhelds were not even in the running). The Palm V was going to be the winner because of the sleek looks. When I went in to purchase the Palm V, lo and behold, they had the Palm Vx for sale also. I special ordered it and had to wait about 10 days for it, but it was worth the wait. Please don't be jealous, I got it for $375 including tax.I've had the Palm Vx for about a couple weeks now and I don't know how I did without it. I know everyone says that, but it is so handy. It's light and compact so I can carry it with me and I always know what I need to do that day. The 8 mb Ram is invaluable. I've already used over 3 mb. I've loaded books, some games, algebraic calculators, German translators, Pocket Quicken, and a whole lot more. $449 might be steep for most, but for the peace of mind in knowing that this PDA will be useful for AT LEAST 4-5 years, (you can't say that about computers now) you really can't beat it. I know I PROBABLY won't need any more RAM, the looks of this machine is very elegant, it fits comfortably in my hand (I'm female), and you get that &quot;OOOOh, cool&quot; look also, at least that's what my boyfriend said when he took his to work. Yeah, once he found out I was getting one, he had to have one also, said something about boys and their toys, and he showed his friends at work his new toy, of course.Anyways, if you have the money, get one. It's got the wow factor, it's light, compact, comfortable, easy to use, and you will use it because it IS easy to use and carry. The screen is very clear also. The words are easy to read. People complain about the new backlight, but there is a shortcut to change it to the way the old backlights used to light up.There are numerous sites on the internet for free and low-cost software. Make sure you get another case though, the case that comes with it is disappointing, it isn't very protective. It's one-sided and only protects the screen, so I bought the slim case from Palm. It's nice and fits in my back pocket comfortably, but I'm going to get the molded aluminum one from Rhinoskin. I need to have full protection because of my job environment. Other than that, you can get started immediately with what's in the box.Another helpful thing to get is the book by David Pogue called Palm Pilot: The Ultimate Guide. It's not necessary, but it's handy because of the shortcuts and insightful way Pogue has of breaking things down that the manual Palm includes with the Vx just doesn't have. He writes about that backlight fix also.Enjoy.
Clipped the GPS to my webbing using the clip/screw (with loctite), and the screw backed out-- lost GPS. Anything that is not a pouch with permanent straps to put on a belt is going to loose your GPS.This thing is a terrible piece of engineering, but Garmin probably likes it because they loose and sell more units this way.Do yourself a favor-- do NOT use this case. You will loose you GPS.
These are great cables and well worth the money. Item arrived on time and at a great price. Who could ask for anything more?
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.
I love this. Wish it was longer. Looks sturdy enough to last a while.
This cable is just long enough and sturdy enough to complete the job needed. Most of the time eSATA cables are too short...not this one.
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 sound quality, ease of installation and compact, sharp appearance make the speakers highly recommendable. Especially for the price, I would buy these again for another gift.
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?
I love this product and can't get enough of them.Where I could only fit 20 DVDs I now have 40 thanks to Memorex!Now I replace all my old black ugly DVD cases with color coordination and sell my old ones for $ 2.00 @. Now how cool is that?And the Clear ones are great for setting appart my animations from reg. movies!
Battery never would hold a charge very long and I only used it as my backup, maybe I got a dud.
this thing sucks. it worked for me for about 3 months, just long enough for the warranty to expire by 2 days. the player would automatically skip thru songs and not play any, and when i tried to re download them it would do about half the songs i tried, and then not play those. the dirtbags at rio have their heads shoved so far up their butts they can't even answer the phone. take it from a pissed off kid with no money. spend the extra $50 dollars and get a dell jukebox or i river.
I purchased this product less than a year ago - mounted for use in late October, 2005 and like numerous others the LCD went out over 3 months ago providing only 6 months of use. Called Polaroid - same story - 3 months warranty - will replace upon return of unit and $110.00. When I asked if they should have a recall on this product because numerous customers reported the same problem, Polaroid stated that for the number sold that the complaints received were not sufficient. I loved the product while it worked, however it is overpriced since they determine it to be disposable (working only 6 months or less). Recommend not purchasing if you can't afford replacement every few months.
Edited 7/13/04: I'm editing my review because I discovered (completely by accident) the little plastic "tubes" that are supposed to be inserted into the foam plugs (before putting them in your ears) which are absolutely essential for proper usage! I found them in a different set of the foam plugs included in the package. Yeah, I'm an idiot. I can't recall if they were inside the default size plugs when I opened the package or what but, regardless, they are required to get the most out of The Plug.You see, these plastic tubes make a world of difference because they add a bit of rigidity to the foam plugs whicha) makes them much easier to insertb) makes them stay in *much* better, primarily because you can set them deeper into the ear canalc) makes them sound fantastic!I can't believe I didn't see these things before. Anyway, I'm changing my rating from 2 stars to 4. My edited comments are in-line with my "old" review, below.---- original review -----I bought The Plug to replace my (broken) Creative "behind-the-head" headphones that came with my old Nomad II MP3 player. I had reservations about using an "ear plug" style for use with my semi-brisk applications (exercising, cutting the grass, kayaking) but the combination of good "sound performance" reviews and low price was enough to convince me to give them a test drive.After using them for a few weeks I've discovered that the "ear plug" style is definitely not for me, primarily due to the following reasons:1) Constant adjustment. For optimum performance The Plug requires a lot of fiddling around. First, you have to roll the foam in your fingers to compress it and then quickly insert it into your ear before it expands. This is much easier said than done (especially on a kayak) and it usually took me a few tries to get it *just right*. To add insult to injury, the plugs would slowly creep out of my ears so that I'd get to do the entire process again every 10 minutes or so. Oh joy.Edit: The little plastic tubes were the answer to this complaint. The added rigidity of the tubes allows for much better/easier insertion. They can still creep out with heavy activity but pushing them back in is really a cinch with the tubes.2) No case or clip. There were times when I needed to remove the plugs for a short time and do other stuff and during that time there's nowhere to put the things so they just ended up hanging there and getting in the way. A method to clip or hook them to a shirt or something would have been helpful.Edit: Still an issue for me but now that my #1 complaint is essentially gone, I'm going to work with these things and buy some sort of clip or case.3) Foam requires cleaning. I don't care how clean your ear is, you're going to want to (have to!) clean these off at some point. Personally, I don't want to be bothered.Edit: Still an issue. Anything you regularly stick in your ear is gross.4) Replacements?! Lastly, with all this squeezing, rolling, squishing, and cleaning, I imagine the plugs are going to need to be replaced. I suppose this would require a "MOD" as described by other reviewers or an order directly with Koss. Again, I don't want to be bothered...Edit: Still a concern.The bottom line is, I'm not a fiddler. I don't want headphones I have to fuss with constantly during usage and then think about cleaning them afterwards.I want headphones I can:- fit in (or over) my ears and just get on with my activity- remove/refit quickly and easily during the activity (like for the dozen or so times my kids/wife want to talk to me when I'm trying to cut the grass!)- easily hook or hang it up somewhere so I can have my hands free for other things- just toss on the shelf when I'm done and not worry about cleaning the things off (yuck)So if you're like me and are having similar reservations about The Plug, you may want to reconsider. Personally, I'm going back to the "fuss-free" behind-the-head style and calling it a day.On the plus side of things, The Plug sounds good (heavy on bass, though) and does indeed block out nearly all *background* sound but outside noises tend to slowly creep in as The Plugs slowly creep out...over and over again...
This one replaced an older version that I had. It is everything that I want for travel and around the house: a carrying case, antenna adapter for better reception(when needed)and it's built very solidly. In Houston, when we were out of power for two weeks due to Hurricane Ike, this little gem fit the bill with great reception and sound, bringing me joy in the dark nights. I just wish that we still got the BBC World Service in North America!!
worked great and right price. have bought others and they didnt work and they did not replace. amazone is great!!!
Simple, to the point, with great instructions. Worked great in an Element. Super great value, the same thing sells for $20 at BB.
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 have a Mac Pro (2008 version) which has dual DVI outputs for monitors. This coupler works fine with it. I can now switch (manually) from a Toshiba LCD HDTV to a Samsung flat screen monitor easily. This gender changer is on a cable attached to the Mac Pro and lets me switch cables from the TV to the monitor easily.
works great with MP3 and WMA files; very easy to use. Literally, no manual needed. FM radio works fine too.
I first saw this TV in Circuit City. The picture on it was as good or better than all the other flat-panels on display. I was ready to plop my money down right there when the salesman told me that it couldn't be wall mounted. My heart sank (who would make a flat panel that can't be wall mounted?). I went home and within a minute on the internet I found the wall mount for sale at J&R; Music World. So don't let the uninformed folks at Cicuit City burst your bubble. Soon thereafter I found the TV on the internet at a substantial discount to the CC price. It promptly arrived about 3 weeks ago. The wall mount was easy to install, and I ran the wires into the wall behind it. Now my TV rests securely yet stately on the living room wall. On to performace...Not only does the picture meet or beat any other flat-panel I've seen, it even beats my friends top of the line Samsung DLP HDTV. No real problems with fast moving action, and the blacks are black (some lCD's can only produce a dark gray). I currently use an LG Over-The-Air HD tuner, and the HD picture is fantastic using either the component or DVI connection. However, right now OTA HD content is limited to special events (monday night football for example) and primetime television. The regular analog signal is actually a little better picture than the non-HD digital picutre (confused yet?). So I leave it on analog unless true HD content is being broadcast. Now my biggest problem with this tv, and what keeps it from earning 5 stars, is the lack of quality audio when using the DVI source. In order to get audio with the DVI, I had to run regular RCA audio cables from the tuner to the tv, then use a PC stereo adapter (combines the two cables into one input), therefore the audio only plays out of one speaker. The TV has a digital video input, but no digital audio input! Now there are RCA audio inputs on the tv, but they only work when the Component source is selected. So I'm going to have to go back to using Component cables just so I can get sound out of both speakers on the TV.I suspect they will come out with a model that has the newest HDCP(?) input that combines digital audio and video in one cable. If Samsung could just do that one simple thing, then this tv warrants 5 solid stars.UPDATE: TV broke one year and six months after purchase. It is no longer under warranty. I'd change my rating to a 1 star if I could. I expect my electronics to last more than a year and a half. I'll see if someone can fix it...
Not much to say, IT DOESN'T WORK. It works as ear buds but there is not noise-cancelling going on.
I purchased this video camera after looking at my old Sony Handycam (video 8!)CCD-F501 that looks like a cannon compared to this lil' pistol (awkward pun intended.) I finally decided that enough time had elapsed and it was time to get a decent camcorder. Around mid-December 2005 I was salivating at the recently released hard drive cameras but after some search found out that that was just the only innovation, the other features were just standard or less than par for the course, and for the kind of money they were asking? I would be darned if I went to my Paris trip w/o a decent camera. What sold me on the Optura was the combo video/camera features and all the technical stuff you can read above. I won't repeat them here.The Optura is surprisingly small and, as others have commented, if you have a hand shaped like a ham, this camera ain't for ya. I am 5'7", medium sized hand, the strap that wraps around the hand does not provide the best support when using the zoom. You can get used to it, but use both hands to steady the camera when zooming. Last week I went to J&R; and bought a small tripod that when the legs are folded, it serves as a monopod, I intend to use it when I want to shoot without much camera shaking as I use the zoom.I haven't had the camera for too long, there's lots of features in this camera for the video and photo functions, you gotta read them fully to truly appreciate this jewel. At night, while taping around Notre Dame, I noticed light streaks emananting from every lampost in the neighborhood, and I was using the automatic setting, I gotta try a couple of other settings to get that right. At the Louvre, the guards now won't let you take pictures or tape inside the museum. Well, as long as you don't use the flash option for pictures, you can snap away unless they catch you. But at the Mona Lisa's new abode, man, those hounds are circling around making darn sure you are not taking pics or filming. Ha! Enter I & my Optura. Them Clouseaus never seen an Optura, I turned it on, partially obscured by my hand, held it close to my chest, they did not have a clue! If you want hundreds of feet (exaggerating . . .a bit) of mini-DV tape of La Gioconda, talk to me. That, right there, made it worth the $850 plus I paid for it. great picture, small package. And, of course, with a flick of a switch, presto, now you can take pictures! and not grainy, melting pics, no sir, great resolution pics if you want 8x10's of every darn pigeon from every piazza from here to Ulan Bator.I gave it a 4 outta 5 because of the awkward strap designed to steady one's hand. Must have been an afterthought.
I have a pair of Radio Shack Pro 35A headphones and they were wonderful, as everyone who has owned them says. Problem is, the little wires keep breakiing near the volume slider, as everyone also says. They last a couple of years with VERY careful use. Radio Shack is out of them, both at store and on-line. BUT I saw these at Amazon which LOOK idendical except that they say "Koss". So I ordered these from Amazon and they arrived today. $4 cheaper than Radio Shack Pro 35As, BUT.. These Koss models LOOK the same in the pictures (to schnucker you in) but the foam rubber earpiece is considerably smaller in diameter (!) (about 30% smaller) than on the R.S. model and, worst of all, the lower silver part below the adjustment on the side comes in so severely that the two ear pads are almost touching each other when they are off your head. The result of that is that they exert extreme pressure on your ears. So to make an extra 2 cents a unit, Koss made the earpads SMALLER and then made these so the two arms on the sides coming down to the actual "speakers" come in so close together that they are REALLY uncomfortable to wear!! They sound very much like the Radio Shack Pro 35As, but they are so uncomfortable that they are useless. I have tried now (20 times) to bend the plastic headband outward but it is of a plastic that cannot be adjusted! No way! So the extra pressure inward combined with the smaller foam earpads- to make 2 cents per unit more!- results in an unusable abortion of a product. I will never buy anything made by Koss again. These are a disaster! Steer clear and do not waste your money on this abortion of a product. Amazon should take these down because they are just infuriating people by selling these. Hey Amazon- get a pair of the Radio Shack Pro 35As and compare them to these for comfort and you'll see what I mean. Notice the smaller earpads on these.
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.
After I bought it I realized how volume control feature is important for me, won't buy it again. I use it at work and I need instant volume adjustment.
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.
yeah, the design is great! It is a nice fit but if only I hadn't gone through 4 sets of batteries in one short week's time! The last straw is that even that does not keep this mouse going for very long now. It keeps "freezing". And it's gotten to where it doesn't even connect now. I'm sick of it and I'm gonna beg the store to exchange it for something that actually WORKS. Don't waste your money.
I fully charged the battery before trying it out in my Canon SD800 IS. At first it seemed fine -- camera turned on and snapped a pic. However after about 3 shots (within a few minutes) the camera displayed a low battery indicator. I do not recommend getting this battery for this camera.
Plain and Simple...get your music ripped from your CD's, use the Marketplace software to buy tracks. Plug in the player, and drag the tracks (or albums) to the open space on the software window. Press sync and the download is done. with instant album information for ripped tracks, control of when and what you want from your collection into your Zune, and the capabilities to handle plenty of audio and video tracks, it will be a player you cannot help but enjoy. Accessories that come with the player aren't cheap quality, and sound and picture are great quality.
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 never received product and was talked to very rudely buy the seller when I told them that I had a problem....
I am using w video indoors from 5-20' away and it's great - very strong gain with little noise, just a bit of hiss which I would prefer to not have... but don't want to pay 2x for a microphone that would eliminate.Only lameness: I didn't fully realize that this has a MONO output, which means it's recording onto one channel of my video.I'm buying this adapter now:Cables To Go 40634 3.5mm Stereo Male to 3.5mm Mono Female Adapter (Metallic Silver)/Update: Got the adapter - perfect.I also bought this for another project, thought I'd try a competitor:Audio Technica PRO88W-R35 Wireless Lavalier System with ATR3350mW Omnidirectional Mic, 170 MHzRegret!!! Wish I'd purchased another of the Azden's, the AT is noisy :( -- Azden has cleaner sound, higher gain.
This is a great unit for the price, it detects 11 bands of radar and it gives plenty of warning time for you to take action. Pay no attention to the above review.. This unit is VG-2 Undetectable, it never claims to be undetectable to Spectre. I have tested my 9870 on a spectre and vg-2, I get alerts on both tests and vg-2 can't see my radar.But since I live in the United States, it is not against the law for me to own a radar detector, hence I have no need for these special features.Great unit for a great price!!
My Logitech H390 headset gave up the ghost last week. I really liked it, and used it primarily for Skype-ing domestically computer to computer and internationally to cell phone or land line.So, I was in the market for a new headset. Logitech is the only brand I found which lists "Mac compatible". But, I read somewhere on a recent review that this LifeChat LX-3000 would actually work on the Mac OS.I bought it and can gladly report that it does, in fact, work with Mac OS 10.7.3. You can select it through the System Preferences for general use and through Skype as well. The headphones and mic work. The inline volume control and mute buttons work. The mute does not show on screen, but a red LED shows on the inline controls. However, the inline connection button (for Windows Live) does not work, and doesn't appear to be programmable to affiliate with Skype.Now that compatibility is settled, the sound quality of the headphones is much better than the Logitech as far as bass response for music. I am very impressed. I have a large gourd, and they fit my head well. The ear cups are just a bit too small for me, but not uncomfortable for someone with elephant ears, like myself.Overall, I am impressed and glad I made the switch over to this product. I'll try to update with longevity after I have used them for a reasonable period of time.
This chat headset is very useful. You can chat with other people on the Internet, record your voice while reading, sing, movie-making, or even use it to listen to music. I think it's worth it, especially when you can buy it for cheap.
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.
The DVDO Ultra, currently only available used or as "new old stock", meaning discontinued product but still on the shelf, is one of the best 480 progressive output devices in existence. The output image is clear and sharp, and can be output in either analog, both Y-Pb-Pr and RGB, or digital via a DVI output. The DVI output will work on HDMI input with the correct $5, or so, adapter cable.I use this for my older analog sources, such as VHS player, LD player, Betamax VCR, CED player and older non-HD DVD player. The Ultra will accept 6 devices and has a pass-thru for an HD device, like a blue-ray. So you can use it as a switcher as well. It doesn't switch audio channels, only video.I found the older analog sources to be quite improved upon viewing them on 480p with clarity and greatly reduced line-scan imaging. The Ultra also will produce edge bars in various shades for your 4:3 viewing, and has the superb letterbox feature that takes your widescreen images with black bars on top and bottom, as typical with laserdiscs, and scales the image so that it is the same as a squeezed DVD image, but without the loss in sharpness that you get with a zoom feature of your TV set.It also allows you to cycle through the various screen formats with one button, something that some TV sets allow you to do only if you go to the menu and press a whole series of choices. It has the standard quality controls that your set has, such as brightness, contrast, sharpness, tint, all in easy access, so that complements your set controls.
The salad shooter is so much easier to use vs. a food processor. We use this for making beef pasties, a UP(Upper Peninsula, Michigan) tradition, in our restaurant. Easy to clean, easy to use. The potatoes and onions are not mushy and that is important for our recipe.I ordered this on a Sunday and with regular shipping received on Wednesday. Very satisfied with Amazon.com and the Salad Shooter.
We do not have cable so purchasing this antenna was a good idea. It brings in many channels that we could not get with our regular antenna. Saw a writeup in our local paper recommending it and to buy it on Amazon.com. Glad we made the purchase.
After extensive research i went for this TV 8 months ago and i was very satisfied by its performance. It was way better than all the other competitors.But it stopped worked last week and that is when i realized i made a BIG mistake. Panasonic customer service is PATHETIC. I had extended warranty from Best Buy and the servicer person came in, checked the TV and told me that the power unit is gone and it has to be ordered. I have repeated below the exact words from the service person"Except Panasonic, all the other companies like Samsung allow Best Buy to store parts/advance parts in advance but Panasonic is the ONLY company that doesnt allow to store parts and everything has to be ordered and it will take anywhere from 7 to 10 business days to come and then i have reschedule another appointment for the service person to come and change it.So after spending almost 3 grand on the TV, now i am at the mercy of Panasonic to send the parts. I called Panasonic and their customer service was pathetic and for them a customer meant ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. They really dont care and not ready to help.The bottomline, Even though its a good TV, you will be in lots of trouble when it comes to repair. If you are willing to go through it.. then yes go for it and God Bless you.
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As the title says, this product comes with a decent manual fora great price. Based on reviews in amazon and elsewhere I tookthe safest combination of Orinoco (Lucent or Avaya) PC card, andthe LinkSys WAP11 (since I has already installed the LinkSysDSL router with 4-ports - otherwise I would have purchasedthe DSL wireless router). This combo worked fine most of thetime. However, every two days, my wireless card complains thatit is not getting the network signal (there is small icon inthe bottom - comes with the orinoco network driver that indicatesthe network strength). Through trial and error I found that itthe LinkSys WAP that was having the problem and not my networkcard. The WAP will simply hang if it runs non stop for a coupleof days! I usually resolve it by visiting my basement where myWAP is installed, by manually unplugging the power cable, waitfor 4 or 5 seconds and plug it back (since there is no on/offswitch in this WAP unit). Interesting, my LinkSys DSL routerhad the same problem (router hanging - resolved by restartingthe router by power off-on). Once I upgraded that router to thelatest firmware (which I installed recently), this problem wentaway in the LinkSys DSL router - now my router has been runningfor weeks without hanging! I assume for the WAP11 toowe will soon get a firmware that will resolve this problem.Until then, I don't recommend this product for industrial useslike an office. But it is certainly a nice product (for thisprice) for home users or soho users like me - I don't think itis a big deal to power off-on the WAP every couple of days.To give you a better picture, this is how I set up my WAP:[internet] &lt;--&gt; [cable modem] &lt;--&gt; [LinkSys DSL Router] &lt;--&gt; [LinkSys WAP11] &lt;--&gt; {Laptop with Orinico PC card]
This bag was a reasonable price, and a good size to spool 35mm negatives. You can fit a daylight developing tank for 2x 35mm reels, plus the reels, plus some scissors, and some other things as well in this bag. The wide end has double zippers (nested zippers for extra light sealing). The arm holes fit snugly, but are not uncomfortable. If you have forearms that are thicker than normal you might have some trouble with the fit cutting off circulation, but I have no trouble.
We are very happy with the Rebel XT.Most digital cameras, in my opinion, seemed to still have an artificial or "cold" quality, but the Rebel XT has an organic feel to the quality and "warmth" of analogue photography, but has the convenience of digital.It has very high quality, but a low price!
This really is a wonderful dock for the iPhone (and I'm sure an iPod, as well). The sound is amazing great for such a small device.It charges the iPhone as well even though an error message will pop up saying the device is not compatible with the hardware. The message goes away after a few seconds (or you can press no to make it vanish immediately), and after that, you're good to go.I use my iVoice every morning as my personal Pandora jukebox! Highly recommended product.
For the price, size and quality its more novelty than serious printer, but its a good sort of novelty.Pictures are small, but are on par with any other polaroid style camera. Good for scrapbooking, or checking images off LCD for digicams etc.I bought mine in the hope it'd work with my P800 cell phones infrared, it didn't. Works fine with my nikon coolpix though.The manual in mine says shoulderstrap included, however on the box it says it isn't,and it wasn't, not really a big deal though.Haven't had a chance to see how easy it is to pickup film yet, but given its compatible with the joycam it should be reasonable easy.The interface is ok, its a little terse but once you see where they were going its perfectly acceptable.Prints come out fast, take a little while to appear.
very, very nice this products. 100 % sony mdr-xd100 stereo. ergonomics and light products. good performance.recommendet, hy frecuency, tanks jose.
This headset functions great and has a wonderful sound. People say they are able to hear me just fine on the phone.
I purchased this headset to use with my iPhone 4s. It's works perfectly when paired with the "Malcom Distributors 2.5mm Female to 3.5mm Male 3 rings Jack Stereo Adapter On/Off enabled - Convert 2.5 mm Stereo Cell Phone Headset to 3.5 mm MP3" adapter.
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.
I bought this iPod as a reward for my 15yr old receiving all A's on her final report card and she is rarely without it! She loves it! It came very quickly and we were very pleased.
this faceplate is real nice and if you look for ones to match outfits, girls, i think it would look good with grayish colors. It's a nice color for your i-zone camera, a good color to add to your collection.
i have several mp3/4 players. the zune is the largest i own and i find that i use it every day. i belong to the ms zune service and what a deal.i still have problems trying to download movies and such.(reason for the 4 stars)wish it was as easy to download movies as music.
No problems with this Kingston SDHC card with my Nikon D80. Holds over 1000+ highest quality JPGs or over 800 NEFs. Doesn't slow the camera down during writes and downloads quickly. GREAT DEAL. I also use Extreme IIIs and can't tell any difference.
I've been using mine for about 4 months. In the beginning, it was difficult to make it go up, but I read these reviews before it arrived, so I was very careful with it. Now, my wife and 10 year old son can get it to go up on the first try. It takes a lot of finesse to make it retract, but once you figure out the proper wrist action, it usually goes up on the first try.So far, it hasn't peeled off of the roller yet, and I've been using it all summer in a sometimes warm condo. (we live in VT, so the heat isn't normally a factor up here).I like the picture quality of the screen. We used a bare wall with flat paint before this. The only problem is, 100" is still too small! Our projector puts out an image larger than the screen. Oops.
so I am on the computer 60 plus hours a week... my wrists have been bothering for past 2 years... I used a foam thing for wrist... didnt work.... ( i was dreading bad news later down the road with surgerys etc) so I got a Amazon Gift card for Christmas and thought why not give this a try... for the past 2 months I have been pain free... sleep so much better...mood so much better since pain is 100% gone... I have got to say//////////// best idea ever....... I am one happy girl... So worth the money.......... I wish i got this years ago... but now I am pain free and moving right along. Must admit if takes a week or so to get use to keyboard... but well worth it...
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!
The Telescope and mount are high quality, but the accessories it comes with are almost useless. The two eyepieces and the Barlow lenses are made of plastic and aren't fully multi-coated. The 20mm eyepiece is useful for terrestrial viewing, but is not threaded for filters. The 4mm eyepiece has a tiny eye relief so that you eye has to almost be touching the eyepiece, and it is the only eyepiece threaded for filters. Also with this eyepiece when you even touch the telescope it makes the image blur, to stop this get it aligned with what you are are viewing then just not touch the telescope, to let the vibrations stop so you can see what you want to see. The finder scope is useful, but will be knocked out of alignment by a small bump, so if you bump it during the night it will be very difficult to realign, and your are pretty much done viewing for the night. All in all my advice is to get this telescope, and also get some high quality eyepieces and Barlow lenses.
Very impressed with the picture on both HD and analog channels. Mounted the set on a Sanus PFFP2 Flat Panel TV Stand. Very solid construction and looks fantastic. Did a lot of research on plasma vs. lcd before purchasing the Samsung LCD and think I made the right choice. Paid $2400 on Amazon including shipping. Not the least expensive, but close and with a trusted seller. The set was delivered on time without any problems. The delivery driver stayed while I opened the box to make sure there was no damage during shipment.
I own a Mitsubishi 57" HDTV and the Ps3. My goal to have the best set up without wasting a lot of money or space. Why do I need a receiver that up converts dvds, I just told you I own the ps3 the greatest all in one bundle ever. And why do I need a million inputs on a bulky receiver thats just gonna over heat. So when I noticed this system I had to try it. As expected filled out my home theater setup perfectly. When they say with the volume a third of the way up is enough their not lying, It will shake your house, and can be heard from the street outside. If your a you tuber the music sounds great on it too.In summery $2000 can buy you a great HDTV, a PS3 (bluray, gaming system, and web browser all Wi Fi and bluetooth technology included) and then the best conceived home theater system. Budget minded can now live like kings
I really liked the keyboard, but the mouse didn't feel quite right. It felt too small in my hands and it was hard to control. The pointer seemed to lag as well. I found it hard to navigate with this mouse in most First Person shooters. Another thing I hated about the mouse is that it's always on even when the computer's off.
I had this item for about a month before it started screwing up -- the mp3 player wasn't working right -- some songs that are definitely mp3 format won't play, and all the menus are messed up -- the text on the menus is totally gone, so a blind guess is all you've got if you want to change any format/playback options! spend more money and get something more dependable! Coby charges $6 for replacement and apparently doesn't give refunds (all I could get from customer service was generic emails), making it not-worth-the-trouble-or-money to send back. THEN, after another 4 months, the product won't even work as a USB drive to store anything. This is an AWFUL product, and the company is impossible to deal with.
I have small 3-PC network at home. I originally bought a Brother laser printer. It had a problem with paper tray sensor. Although it was cheaper, I'm glad I put the extra money for the HP 1200. My old printer was a Canon BJ-4300. Inkjet text quality doesn't even come close to laser technology. Of course, I'm keeping the old printer if I need to print in color.Setup was very easy. Pop in the CD-ROM, run the program and it configures everything automatically. It was a bit unusual where they placed the parallel port. There's no power button but printing the demo page was a snap.I bought this printer very recently. So far, so good. Standard cartridge prints average 2,500 pages with 5% coverage. They also have the high yield ones online which average 3,500 pages. It costs about $60-$65 per cartridge but this averages out to about 2 cents per page. Getting the high yield cartridge would be a better option. It's slightly less than 2 cents per page if you can buy the toner cheap.Laser print quality is 1200 x 1200. I'm very impressed with laser quality. For black text printing, this is an excellent printer, and it does a good job when printing black and white graphics. If you don't print color or only print occasionally, I highly recommend buying a laser printer. It'll save money on the cartridges you keep having to buy with inkjets. Manufacturers and web sites will not tell you the average pages you can print from one cartridge. You end up paying more in the long run with the inkjet and get above average quality text.
I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamic sound of these little speakers. I have them mounted under the eves on my deck. Actually the farther I went out into the yard the better they sound. Nice solid speakers, easy instructions and mounting brackets, a lot of bang for your buck.
Good one...Doesn't charge very fast as you expect...but ok..took nearly 4 hours to charge. Reliable!
Good quality construction, has taken US, German, French, Chinese and Japanese plugs with no issue.Great time saver if you work in an international office. I work for a US company in Switzerland and we get a lot of visiters from other offices. We are in a small office so anyone I know tends to park in my office. Each new guest seemed to not have an adapter for Switzerland, so I spent 15 mins a week looking for an adapter to help them out. So this universal power strip takes any plug from any of our global offices, and I save a lot of time.
I'm Exceptionally Pleased With Product, Service & Price! I use it for my home based business and couldn't be Happier with it's performance!
I love this air brush ! I don't like the new ones they came out With now but this is definitively the best , I use it all the time
I realize some people will dislike this clock, but if you are looking for a basic clock radio with a CD player, this is just fine. It is small enough to fit on my bedstand, loud enough to wake me up, and has enough options to appease the gadget desire in me.The gradual wake up option alone is worth purchasing this product. Simply put, it allows you a more comfortable waking experience. Let's face it, we all need that. Waking up is bad alone, so if you can make it a bit easier, do it.The sound quality isn't as good as a full-blown stereo system, but what do you expect form a clock/radio? The sound is good enough though.The CD player does seem to play CD-R/RW. So for those with burned CD's there isn't an issue there.Admittedly, I was nervous buying a Phillips brand product, but I will be more eager to buy from them now based on this product.
The IRISPen works as advertised. I am currently reading for my PhD comprehensive exam and I use the pen to lift quotes from the books I am reading. I am careful to calibrate the pen with each new book and each new lighting environment (i.e. when going from my desk to the couch, from daylight to desk lamp, from home to office, and vice versa). It only works well if the page I am scanning is held flat on a solid surface. It works with near 100% accuracy on hardcover books but does a terrible job if I just hold a softcover book on my laps, I can't imagine trying that on a magazine; hard and flat is key. When used carefully the IRISPen is a huge time saver. My only regret is that I discovered this gadget after I was halfway through my readings and my notes on the first 20 books where taken by hand.
Does exactly what it says. The brush side cleans all the fine particles off the lens and the felt tip cleans and polish's it.
Very easy to use , if you want rear wireless speakers make sure to buy the other unit. I have xm on it also and it will need the xm extras but it is worth it.
Sound is good, features are OK, HD audio is so-so. The killer is the IC2 Float error. I'm unable to play from my portable media player, as just when I go to sleep, the radio will give a load beep, and shut down. At this point, the display will indicate 'IC2 Float'. The radio must be unplugged and plugged back in to clear the fault. Sometimes this causes the presets to be erased. Recently, it is getting worse, affecting the radio too, almost every night. This is a serious design flaw, and Cambridge should be taken to task for producing such garbage. Don't buy it, at any price.
This reader, while only for a certain type of card (but who has two digital cameras with two different cards?), is quite small and does the job without any problems. You stick the card in, you stick the usb in the computer, and it's just as if it were an SD drive in the computer. Great product.
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.
My paper was over a year old, and maybe that had something to do with it, when I tried to use it - I couldn't get the transfer paper off either.
WHY ON EARTH is this mouse $179.99? Similar laser mouse products go for around $60-$80. This is absolute highway robbery.
This is a very nice sleeve for my 15" MacBook Pro. The sleeve is flexible enough that you can easily insert your laptop and zip it up, but stays form fitting for protection. The padding is thick enough to provide protection in most normal situations. I like the flexibility this gives me to carry the laptop in any briefcase, backpack, etc.
Unlike many of the other reviewers, I have not had any major problems with my purchase. I am actually on my third pair since mine keep disappearing from my house (unknown culprit). I really enjoy the way the foam conforms to the ears for a nice &quot;customized&quot; fit. I did not experience the &quot;tinny&quot; sound that some reviewers did, but I would have to agree that it would be due to placement in the ear and not the actual device itself. The only complaint that I do have is that when I am exercising or running and I am wearing these is that when I get hot and sweaty, they have a tendency to slip out of my ears. Other than that, I am more than pleased with my purchases.
I will recommend to anyone, great service overall. sent on time, nothing broken or scratched. i am very happy with service.
I was very happy with my product however when the package arrived it was apparent that it had been carelessly packaged. I even took pictures of the box before i opened it incase my iPod was damaged. The box was taped so that the packaging tape only came in contact with a small portion of the top of the box and there was a large gap that my item could have fallen through.
I've been a avid headphone user for some time now. Let me start off by saying that most headphone that comes bundled with mp3 players are earbuds that are only adequate for casual listening. When upgrading headphones, price/performance/style all comes into play. These JBL are in-ear-headphones. What that means is it has great sound isolation so music will sound clear even when you're in a noisy environment, and you don't have to turn on your music as loud. The downside is it inherently has the audible "thump" when you bump the cord. That is a characteristic of all in-ear-headphones so giving it negative points for that shows a lack of knowledge of the user. These type of headphones also require that you use the correct fitting earpiece that gives it a tight seal in order to feel and hear the full spectrum of sound.Ok now for comparison with other headphones: Compared to UE super fi.3 these JBL has better bass reponse and sound just as clear for only half the price. Compared to the Skullcandy Ink'd the JBL sound clearer with tighter bass. The bass in the Ink'd is good but seem muddy. Can't expect much as the Ink'd only go for around $10. Compared to the JVC Marshmallows, the JBL again sound clearer eventhough the bass is comparable. Build quality of the JBL is also better than Ink'd and Marshmallows but not as good as the UE. The looks when they're being worn is better than all of them as they have a low profile look with nice chorme accents.My recommendation is, if you've accepted the trade-off of in-ear-headphones, to get these JBL as an upgrade to your bundled headphones until you've got enough money to buy headphones costing more than $100 as you won't find anything better in this price range. I will compare these JBL to Shure E2c when I can get my hands on a pair. I have quite a few other headphones but since they're not in-ear, I prefer not to compare with them as it's really more about what kind of environment you're in and the ease of putting them on.
the andy warhol of plastic cameras.that's why you want to have this camera. and it might be mistaken for a real gawdy pocket book and therefore camouflage your photo-nerdiness quite well. and might finally add that bling bling touch to your wardrobe. well kidding aside, it is not the very best invention the guys from lomographic society came up with, but it still is a great deal of fun and some of my images taken with it look quite fabulous. and i am a collector, so i just had to have this one too. pop up. pop on.
Bought this for my mom to take to another country, and CD did not work. We forgot to try it here in US before she left. Now she is using just for the Radio part. Too much hustle to bring back to US to send it for a return. BUYERS be aware about the CD problem.
For this price, you can't really go wrong with anything.This remote works better than I thought and I like the button on it too. My son keeps on dropping it and banging the remote, so some of the buttons does not work anymore. Ordering my second one.Sometimes, it gets out of sync, but you only need to remember your tv mode. I am using it with the panasonic tv, and it works great!
Sony Mavica CD-Rom are the best -- at first I panicked when I learned the CDR was discontinued but the CDRW was still available. Immediately ordered and the product was sent out to me within a day of my order. It arrived in great condition - brand new.
I have been looking for a charger to keep all my flash batteries fully charged.This charger is big, charges fast, will tell you for every single battery which one is full and you can replace it by another empty one.In my case it took less than 12 hours to charge 40+ AA and AAA batteries. On my old charger that would have taken more like 3 day's love it
This router was a significant speed upgrade over my previous router but had compatibility issues that resulted in me returning it to Amazon. I wanted to use my old router as a dedicated wireless G access point and this one for 802.11N and the other networking. Connecting the computers to the router was easy and standard. The problem was with my NAS. I use my NAS as a media server and backup drive for our computers and also with my Xbox 360. The computers and the Xbox could not find the NAS on the network. I have done some searching on the issue and it seems that others have this problem.I would rate the router as 3 stars but I took off an extra star for the price because I consider this to be a pretty standard wireless N router. I replaced the DIR-655 with a TP-Link 300 Mb/s wireless N router. The TP-Link costs half the price of the D-link and is just as fast according to my benchmarks. My NAS connected to the computers and Xbox 360 easily and everything is working.This router should work fine for people with a different network setup than mine, but why pay more for the D-Link? It seems like they slapped "Extreme" on the box to market to gamers and then raised the price.One last thing to be aware of: If you are a fan of DD-WRT firmware, the DIR-655 is not supported.To end on a positive, I did enjoy the speed upgrade when I initially connected my computer to the network so it is a fast router.
Our office purchased 17 of these printers / scanner for use in a small office enviroment and have had to return / replace 30% of them in the last 4 months. Problems began after 4 months of continuous use - scanner developing lines through the scanner / very loud squealing noise during scanning / picking up multiple pages during scanning / crooked scanning. Works fine as just a printer but not as a multifunction machine. We have had our regular service tech in to look at them and he has told us that they are not servicable - you get what you pay for - which we only paid $196.00 per unit. Looking to replace our entire purchase with another product. Very disappointed with this Brother product.
These were bought as a fun add on but they ended up being a hit. My kids love them, and you can't beat the price!
I never used GPS before but this unit is such a big help. I primarily use it for the MSN direct traffic updates and it has saved me multiple times from sitting in traffic for an extra hour. My commute is 45 mins w/o traffic. When there is traffic it could be up to 2 hours. With this GPS I never take longer than 1hr 15 mins with heavy traffic. This thing pays for itself b/c of time and gas saved. Buy one NOW.
Worked fine when NEW..until it failed!!! Like sooooo many others, I thought this was a good value unit,UNTIL it failed Suddenly, it was not recognized by xp, After 3 days wasted researching any solution, I emailed WD. NO RESPONSE I thought all my data and backups were lost until I took case apart, found drive appeared normal, put it in a 3rd party sata-to-usb enclosure. VOILA!! Saved by the competition. Too bad WD paired a terrific drive with a faulty enclosure. Luckily, they have stopped making this train wreck. Avoid the headaches- Buy a good bare drive and a brand enclosure, you will live longer for only a few more bucks!! Should mention this is my 4th Western Digital product to fail..Consider Seagate instead.
Bought it December last year, been listening to 8.4s since the purchased date and it sounds more better each day. I tried max volume of up to -20dB on a Yamaha RX-V640 and I'm please with what sound and detail it produced. Even with different genre Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop, R&amp;B, etc. The bottomline is that this speakers are professional performers.Though it takes sometime to break-in, listening to it out-of-the-box will annoy your ear, it's muddy at first power-up then became nicer and nicer. The grills are flimsy but for the price this speaker are really best buy.
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 bought this adapter to charge my cellphone in the car and it does just that. In between the two USB ports is a red LED that indicates whether or not the adapter is receiving power. The adapter itself is very light weight and made out of a cheap plastic. If one were to accidentally step on the adapter it would probably crack and break into pieces. That being said the adapter only costs a few bucks and does its job well. I have no real complaints with this product and I can recommend buying it.
I purchased the 8" bandpass box ready for some decent bass. I have had this type of sub set up before. I have had pyle toobz and the worked excellent previously. The only issue with them were age.I ordered these and it was DOA. I didn't even have a chance to heart the quality of sound. The easy thing is to return the item and have a replacement sent to me but Amazon has not had any stock of these in the last several weeks. I feel lost and stuck
Product was just as advertised. Price was better than anywhere else I looked. It shipped and arrived very quickly.
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.
Can't go wrong with 16gb for the price...use these on my Canon 1D cameras in the SD slots for my sports photography and they work just fine. Can't beat it for the price!
The Nikon Lens Pen is a great way to touch up lenses. The brush + the cleaning pad provide a very effective method for getting fingerprints and smudges off lenses. I have several Nikon Lens Pens as I use them not only for camera lenses but also for eyeglasses.
I really haven't used this item since purchasing my GPS... it was tried once & is a bit clumsy to access the keys of the Garmin. It might be OK... just not for my use.
I purchased the Garmin Street Pilot c340 after reviewing 100's of gps systems. I wanted a system that had text to speech; several map views (3-D IS THE MOST EFFICIENT AND HELPFUL FOR GUIDANCE. "Jill" guided us on our recent trip up to New Jersey and New England letting us know every turn, where to turn, and if by chance you missed the turn, she would recalculate. We purposely missed turns just to see what she would do. Knowing how long before "Jill" would tell you what to do was a great benefit because instead of 600 miles to someone's house, she would alert you to how many miles to the next time something was going to happen. Of course, some addresses are not in the system (neither are they on any online map search, but we never once had to call someone and say "How do we get to your place?" In fact, our home address is not even accurately placed on any online map service. Don't blame the GPS system - not everything is ever up to date!!!!For the money it was definitely worth it. It paid for itself as far as I am concerned and it definitely can keep the peace between driver and co-pilot when in the past if a wrong turn was made or an exit was missed, etc, tempers would flare. The Garmin c340 is a PEACE KEEPER! So, the bottom line, if you need a gps that doesn't have the extra frills like Blue tooth, mp3 player, etc, then this is perfect gps. The voice guidance is understandable, and it is easy to mount on the windshield. Locating gas stations or restaurants wasn't a problem. It can be programmed to avoid toll roads, traffic, u-turns....You tell it what you want and it will do it for you! I highly recommend this unit - you won't be disappointed!
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.
Top notch service and the best accessory you can get for a Zune. You'll never beat the seller's pricing!
I've had my Daowoo 19&quot; Color TV (similiar model) for 8 years now and it still works great. No bells or whistles, just decent color and rececption. The only tweak I had to do was an antena replacement. I actually got it on sale for less then the price offered. I highly recommend it.
The case has lots of room in that you can put headphones, the player, and more Mp3 discs that have other music on them.
After two years of very light use, this battery began to swell. Luckily, I discovered this while I could still get the battery out of the camera. Had I not, an expensive repair might have been required. Much better batteries are available for just a little more money.
Amazing Infinity sound. No distortion from a primary center channel. Yes, it DOES FIT between two 16in on center studs! no complaints here and now on two years of use.
I love this keyboard. It makes me a much faster typist by giving me a more natural hand position. I also love the little calculator shortcut button. I don't like having to search through the start menu to get the calculator to do a quick calculation. This one has a button that automatically pops out the windows calculator.
I bought these to drown out office noise, they are not so great at that, but they are good on airplanes. Very good buy for the money.
Other than this product, I haven't been able to find a workable stand for my iPod Video.I like it enough that when I broke my first one, I bought another.I had to modify the rubber case so it wouldn't annoy me. I cut out a circle in the rubber where the wheel is, otherwise controlling the wheel through the rubber was really spotty.I cut a larger hole for the headphone jack, otherwise the headphone plug would get pulled out.I also cut the lower part of the rubber off so that I could place my 80GB iPod Video in my iPod dock without obstruction.These modifications make this a pretty ideal stand/clip.The stand part flips out, or snaps flush to the iPod, and you can slide the plastic sleeve up or down to allow you to watch, say, your video Podcasts at the best angle, say, while you're on a plane, or at your desk, etc.The rubber and the plastic does add some protection to the device too.I like it, it's functional, somewhat versatile, and I wouldn't want my iPod without it now.
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.
The RJ45 connectors I bought are great they work perfectly for my job and for school I couldn't have been happier with this purchase.
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
These work good for the low price, and the easy over head use, but sadly my head is way smaller than what these are intended for, wouldn't work for children then either. They're adjustable, but even on the smallest setting theres a huge gap leaving it not snug and easy to move around with them on :/
I bought this for my husband, and the software wouldn't download on either of our computers. Definitely do not buy!
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.
My wife and I have just gotten hooked on using Skype now that we are very recent Grandparents for the first time and want to stay in touch with my son and his wife who are out of state. We wanted to improve the quality of sound for our calls and get beyond the built-in mic and speakers of the MacBook Pro. Many other reviewers on Amazon rated this headset as an excellent choice for the Mac. They were right! Having just received them and used them, they are immediately recognized by the Mac and show up in the system Preferences Sound settings (to use the headset over the built-in mic and speakers, you'll need to select it there as well as in 'Skype preferences too!). Volume levels are quite high for both input and output so you will have plenty of volume if you need it. The mic is very sensitive and also offers plenty of volume if you need it) The +,- volume and mute controls directly on the headset cable works perfectly with the Mac. The on-screen volume level indicator displays as it would using the Mac keyboard. Sound quality seems excellent (I can hear everything clearly!), even for my poor-average and slowly degrading hearing. I can't rate the comfort of these headphones over a long time of using them in one session, but, other reviewers seem to say they are extremely comfortable. I agree in that the fit over ear is perfect and the softness of the "cushions" on each ear-piece are firm, but, very comfortable and seem of excellent quality so they won't begin to collapse or compress over time. Build quality seems very good as well for an under $20 headset. The ability to use these on a USB connection rather then the input/output jacks of a laptop using two plugs, make them quick to connect and disconnect. I assume they'll work fine as well if we use a pair of these at the same time to share a call or even on a USB2 hub. We're delighted with this purchase and price and of course, that it interfaces with a Mac so very well. The LifeChat LX-3000 is highly recommended for your Mac if you want a great headset without investing a lot into it.
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.
This printer is amazing for a home office or a business. I'm surprised at how low the price of this printer is: it's worth much more than $200. It copies EXTREMELY fast, prints fast, and its copying options (reduce, enlarge) are up to par with copiers that cost considerably more. My favorite feature is by far the automatic document feeder. It is AMAZING and much better than any I've used before--even on the extremely large--and expensive--Xerox copiers. The printer goes into sleep mode when it's not being used; you can't even tell it's on when it's in sleep mode, which is great. It saves energy, too. Even if you don't use a printer much at your home/office, you should buy this product.The Great Things are that:-The print quality is great, strong print-Copies virtually anything efficiently-AMAZING automatic document feeder-Extremely fast printer-Great sleep function to save energy-Great toner save function to save tonerSome people might complain though:-It does make some noise when processing print jobs/copying, but it doesn't bother me at all-Electricity. Sometimes when I print/copy documents the light starts to flicker a little.Overall, the best printer I've ever purchased.
We received this for Christmas and are extremely happy with it. The picture is clear, sound is excellent, and it took all of 2 seconds to hook it up. Very, very pleased!!!
The LS-82 model's battery is rated for a longer battery life than the LS-850's. As compared with the LS-82 model, this one comes with a carrying case, and with the CGR-LH711 battery. This model's battery is a 2250 mAh battery, wheras the battery that comes with the LS-82 model is the CGR-LH712, which is a 4500 mAh battery. If you want a bargain and want the carrying case, then fine go for the LS-850. But buyer's should take note of the differences in battery capacity between this model and the LS-82.
Great camera and easy to use. Computer support program works with MS Vista. I also bought a underwater housing, but haven't used that yet.
excellent, this thing works fast, u just need the drivers. the program is not needed, and it's goodWith the USB WiFi, it's awesome, because you can put it on the front or back of the computer, and I get like 115 Mbps or something like thatI always thought I was going to use a cable from my router (other room), to my PC, but there's no need for that
I love love love my Timbuk2 Medium Messenger Bag, and had used it for school/grocery shopping for several years without the strap pad. I bought the pad before going to study abroad in Europe last summer since I was using my bag as a carry-on. The pad really made a remarkable difference. I took my bag through 6 different airports, used it as a weekender, and essentially lived out of it the whole summer. The pad made carrying my life around on my shoulder much more bearable. I now use it for school again, and I can tell a difference in the amount of cutting-into-shoulder pain. Definitely worth it, if you're going to commit to an excellent Timbuk2 bag, go for the pad as well and really get the most out of your bag.
They are great, except for one thing. I don't care much for the way the ear-pieces are made. They hurt my ears. I was hoping for some kind of padding on them. They sound fantastic. But they were just a little bit big on my head. Otherwise, I love them.
I never write reviews but thought it's noteworthy to review this product...it's excellent!I, like the other reviewers here, thought the Belkin XM cassette adapter may not work considering the cheap price. Don't let it fool you. Get it! The sound is amazing considering, it's easy to use, and this is a purchase I don't regret. I thought it wouldn't work with my iphone 3, but it works fine! One thing that is a bit odd to keep in mind is that to turn up the volume, turn it up through the phone/ipod, not your car stereo unit. Other than that, I highly recommend it!
I have a new son and in less than 5 weeks I have amassed almost 5 gigs of video of him. Since this is data that I want to take zero risks with, I did a little research on external hard drives and selected the 300G Maxtor One Touch 2 -- it recently received PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award (I have found their advice to be spot on in the past). After a couple of days, I am very pleased with the purchase. Here are some more details...Pro's:+ Set up simple: 1) install the software from the disk, 2) reboot, 3) plug in the drive to power, 4) connect it to the PC via USB, 5) set the back-up schedule 6) press one button to start backing up immediately -- it took me less than half an hour to have it up and running+ Others have commented that it can tend to run hot under normal usage; mine does not -- it is barely warm to the touch even when backing up+ This thing was not packed like, nor does it feel like a normal consumer grade PC component; it feels "military" grade and so well built that it wouldn't suprise me if I could use it to drive rail road spikes ; )+ Scheduling of back-up during off hours is as simple as selecting a day and time+ At less than a buck per gig, very low cost soltion for protecting your important informationWhy I took away one star:+ As per the title of this posting, this thing is not really an external hard drive (like it says on the box). I say this because you can not access or manipulate or run individual files from the device like you can with your system's hard drive -- this may be a case of symantics or my misunderstanding of the defintion of a hard drive, but IMHO, the product's label doesn't directly map to its capabilities+ The documentation is a little weak. The problem I have with Maxtor's on-line help (virtually no paper documention is included) is that I run a couple of PCs, and after a little digging it is not immediately evident to me how to partition and configure this unit to support my secondary PCs -- I hope I don't need to buy one for every PC I ownNet/net: best cost to value back-up storage solution on the market -- if you need it, buy it!
I've used a Microsoft Natural Elite for 10 years, and I've switched to this one after having a couple of the old ones die. I like split keyboards, though I've never tried any of the high end ones. I would say the keys feel softer on this one compared to my old one, and I think I can still type a bit faster on the old one. However, I think this is a good replacement and with more use will likely be just as fast. The specialty keys (e.g., calculator) are nice, but I'm not using them much yet since I have to look at the keyboard to find them.Disclosure: I work for Microsoft, but I have nothing to do with any of the hardware and have been using Microsoft keyboards since before I joined the company.
Great seller! The item was easy to purchase, arrived on time, was exactly as described. No issues; I highly recommend. Thank you.
So far, So good. Haven't had any issues with the line conditioner or the equipment that is plugged into it.
the Ultra speed has made a big difference in using it with my PC and also in my camera.
I bought 2 sets on black Friday. One of the AC adaptor had poor connection and won't work. I tried to call JBL's warranty service but the complicated phone system really confused me. Finally, I e-mailed their service department and surprisingly received very quick response (within a few hours) from a "real person". He ordered a new AC adaptor and arrived my home 5 days later. This speaker is small but the sound is clear and powerful. Do not expect a lot of base. You must plug into the wall outlet in order to turn it on (no battery powered). Even you turn off the power button, it can still charge your i-Pod.
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.
It's very simple. No complicated button / no button to need to control. No noise --> clear sound.Very robust. Something I have been looking for.Highly satisfied with the quality and price.
I have this for a 2003 Audi A6 because I didn't feel like removing the stock CD/tape deck, and I want to use my iPod.Really simple review, the quality on this thing is great. I use my iPod and turn the volume about 60% on the iPod then just adjust on my car. Also, use my phone's TuneIn app, (android) and it streams music and it sounds great as well.This thing is cheap, but it works fine. Highly recommended for anyone that doesn't want to replace a stock deck.
This camera is a significant improvement over previous Kodak cameras. We were testing this camera for VeriPic software compatibility and were pleasantly surprised at its ease of use. We had previously used Kodak DC215, DC260, DC265, DC290 and DC5000. We were pleased with how much lighter this camera is than the DC290 as well as this camera is frugal on batteries.This camera take standard or rechargable AA batteries. This will save you a lot of money in the long run. Beware of other cameras from other manufacturers that use their own battery types. The photos are crisp and sharp and the auto-focus is accurate. The colors from this camera, as is true for all Kodak cameras, appear warm and inviting. Kodak really knows how to do the color mix well! Best of all, this camera will work with VeriPic software so this camera could be used for legal or insurance work where digital photo authenticity is necessary. This is a great all around point and shoot camera.
Do NOT buy this camera. It doesn't work well at all and will fail in a very short peroid of time. The software file is huge and not user friendly at all. Installing it nearly messed up my PC and I had to spend an hour doing a system restore to get my computer back in order. The camera itself may seem cute but the images are very low res. Mine quit after about 5 shots and never worked again. Don't waste your time or money on this hunk of plastic junk.
Works great for backing up data, I have been using this for several months and have had no problems :)
In a time where the choice of cheap 5-port, desktop, GigE switches is plentiful, this one stands out for one simple reason: exterior design. It looks good enough to show off anywhere, and the vertical stand is a great desk-space-saver, something that becomes handier every day.The only case where you wouln't buy this model would be if you need Jumbo Frame support -- but that's something 99% of people with a SOHO setup can't even use (because your standard router for Internet access won-t support it...). So why bother?Definitely my favorite in this price range and feature set. Highly recommended.
I've purchased many Logitech products, from mice and keyboards to speakers and web cams. This keyboard/mouse combination is equal to the high expectations I've come to expect. The feel of the keys is firm and responsive. The mouse is accurate and tracks well. I like the USB laser combination over the bluetooth variety. There is never a time that I am disconnected by transmittal problems. I was so happy with this product for the PC that I purchased a similar product for my MAC Pro.
Satisfied with the sound. Koss Porta pro are a bit more comfortable. I was happy with the porta pro until the cord frayed internally and stopped working on both channels. Wires were thin and it wasn't fesible to repair the porta pro. The Titanium has a longer cord and a tad heftier construction. All in all I'm satisfied with KOSS products.
it's exactly what it pretended to be! not more or less! nice material, size and apparence, I would certainly recommend!
This battery really extends the usability of my iPaq (5550). The downside, for me, was I thought this battery was the exact dimensions of the original. It's not. It's about 6mm thinker. Meaning it sticks out the back. So if the unit is sitting flat on a bench and you press the power-on button the whole thing rocks backs, unless you hold the thing down.Also with this battery fitted you cannot slip on a compact flash sleeve or any other for that matter (unless the sleeve you have accepts an additional battery on it's back). So weigh up what you want to do - have long battery life or be able to slip on accessories. It's one or the other. And remember when you change the battery you loose everything stored internally on the iPaq - a real pain.
I wish I could upload before and after pictures because this pen worked perfectly!I had really bad smudges on my 18-55mm Nikon Lens from when my UV filter somehow broke, but after using this pen is looks like new.I'm 110% satisfied with this product and would definitely recommend!
It is like having a person next to you who knows exactly where you are going-anywhere!
This is a great product when on sale. It's basically a novel package of standard camera care items (brush plus cloth.) It makes it convenient to store in your camera bag, but it doesn't necessarily work better or worse than other brushes and lens cloths.
I am the unfortunate owner of both the Oregon Scientific "base station" weather radio WR196T and the portable weather radio WR102.Both devices use the same inscrutable, user-hostile interface for programming in the channels, counties and SAME codes, although the WR196T is arguably worse, as it has additional options and buttons to confuse the issues. I own lots of electronic devices and I'm what some might call a geek -- in addition to having a background in having written software for low-level hardware devices. So I'm both not dumb about how to use such things, and also well know how much better than can be made. These 2 radios are difficult to use.Both devices also use similar user manuals (documentation). Poorly written and organized, and printed in incredibly small type, they are unpleasant to read and figure out -- and you WILL need them, because the controls are non-obvious, as I mentioned above.Lastly, the quality is seriously inferior. These radios only get use during the tornado season in Minnesota (April to September, at the longest). The rest of the year, they are carefully stored. They are always carefully handled by an adult, kept clean and otherwise not abused. Mostly they just sit on a shelf, waiting to announce the half a dozen per year tornado warnings. Hence, they are not stressed or well worn.Yet, after only a few years of usage, the WR196T's display light has failed, and the WR102's audio capability produces only static. It appears the WR102 is still receiving the NOAA signal (the green light blinks when NOAA is turned on, and behind the roaring static, one can barely hear some audio). But it appears the audio detection circuitry has failed. This is not rocket science; we've been building transistor AM radios for 50+ years. Such a radio should last nearly forever. But the WR102, which gets even less usage than my WR196T, has failed after just a few years.Nor were these radios particularly cheap.Weather radios are very valuable to have in parts of the country subject to weather-related emergencies, especially tornados. But I highly recommend shopping around for other brands than Oregon Scientific. I hate them and wish I had something else.
This is one of the best SD cards, Very reliable, fast and works great. Price paid for it is even better.
As a stagehand I frequently run a follow spotlight for numerous shows ,Large and small. I paired the TELRAD with 2 50 lb magnets that I sent away for from "K & J Magnetics", stuck it onto the "Super Trooper" and hit my mark every time. Made for a GREAT /TIGHT show.
I was in the market to replace a Plantronics A/B switch. As I was searching Amazon I found this little item. LITTLE ITEM!!! it's approx 2.5" x 1" x .5" Teeny Tiny, Itty Bitty. BUT!!! It works flawlessly for what I needed.
I was using the cable that came with my 19 inch viewsonic monitor for 5 years and it looked exactly like this cableb but it only had 18 pins and this has 24 pins. For the last few days I was getting green sparkles indicating cable or hardware failure. I like this monitor and didn't want a widescreen one for day to day activities so this cable was a godsend.I was researching cables and most go for 30 bucks wow what a rip off for a dvi cable. It is a bit stiff and thick but I'm glad because hopefully it will last for 5 years.I'm as happy as a clam I was using a dsub temporarily yesterday to test out if it is the cable and my initial hunch was right I wasn't getting any green sparkles with the dsub so it was narrowed down to cable or the connector and I'm glad it was just the cable.Thank you Cables to Go I also have your 7 port hub which works great as well its blue and has a black light that matches everything.This wasn't suppose to be shipped out so quickly but I got it Amazon still states its not send out.
I purchased this drive and had good success getting it to work with Win98 on an IBM Thinkpad. I decided to upgrade the notebook's OS to Win2K Pro for work and security issues and that was when my problems began.The drivers HP supplied did not work properly and the computer continually claimed that the drive was a 8290. Once I upgraded the OS, no matter what drivers I used, the drive was not recognizable by the PC and the two times I managed to get the software (Roxio EZCD) to recognize the drive, I ended up with coasters.Attempts to get a resolution from HP on this were futile. The drivers did &quot;bad things&quot; to my notebook requiring a reinstall of the OS. The best I have been able to determine (from reading other people's problems with the same drive), it appears that there are issues with the firmware of the CDR and if you get the earlier versions of this drive you may be able to get it to work. The older versions of the firmware (which my drive falls under) do not work as advertised.I just checked (today is 04/10/2002) HP's site for updated drivers and they still have the old drivers which caused the problems (problems were encountered 11/02/2001, drivers used are dated 10/31/2001).I gave the drive to a friend of mine who uses Win98. She is able to use it without issue on her computer (so far). As long as you are running it with one of the older OSes, you may be o.k. Using anything newer and you are definitely on your own.Joe.
I never in a million years thought I would need more than the standard 8MB's of memory my Palm m125 came with...but I was given a rather large wake up call rather quickly. 8MB's IS a lot of memory for a handheld device, b-u-u-u-t depending on how often you rely on your PDA, and for what purpose, well that room can fill up mighty fast.I did some looking around before I made my decision, and I am QUITE happy I did. There are currently several different multi-media cards (mmc) available on the market, but with help from amazon.com and reviewers who found a better deal, I was spared from spending a whole lot more than I needed to. For instance, you COULD purchase the 16MB card manufactured with the PALM name on it, but you COULD get a 32MB SanDisk card right here on amazon for CHEAPER than the PALM's skimpy 16MB expansion card.The REAL kicker is that the Palm card's are made BY SanDisk...so you are getting the SAME product, just with a different brand name on front, along with a significant jump in price, too. I bought a 32 and a 16MB card, so I have MORE than enough room for a great deal of stuff.Now, the downside to buying an expansion card: If you have downloaded ANY copyrighted program to your Palm, you will NOT be able to copy the program to your expansion card in order to free up extra room on your Palm. I bought my cards with the express purpose of doing just that, only to be surprised that NOPE, you just plain CAN'T. I have had to come up with alternate ways of using my cards than the initial reason I bought them for. I have copied EVERYTHING that I CAN over to my cards, especially the stuff that I don't use on a frequent basis. I have managed to free up about 3MB's of room on my Palm, and I have yet to use up more than 4MB's of room on my cards. It's gonna be a while before I'll be able to fill up all that extra space.One more thing to think about before you dive in and make the purchase: It takes about roughly 1.5 seconds of additional time to access programs you have on the expansion card...so if you are someone with little or no patience, you may want to think about a different option, or maybe a Pocket PC which comes standard with much more memory than the average Palm OS device.It may not be a lot, but for some people I guarantee it CAN make the difference between making the buy or not. For me it isn't anything more than a microscopic annoyance -- at best. Aside from these concerns, I have been nothing but totally pleased with my purchase. Oh, one more tiny item that I think can and should be addressed with the manufacturers of these expansion cards: Include a User's Manual on how to best use and get the most out of your card. My card came in the plastic container with absolutely NOTHING to tell me how to best use it, or even how to install it. Everything I have learned has come through trial and error over the course of several weeks of constant use. I'm not looking for a dictionary, just a few pages of instructions, shortcuts and ideas can go a long way. Okay, that's it from me. Make your choice and choose wisely...keep in mind that amazon has plenty to pick from...do your research first, and good luck.
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 a very cool-looking, little camera that takes decent video, but watch out. In none of the editorial or customer reviews I read did anyone mention the fact that the power button can switch itself ON accidently. The switch has a button you must push to turn it to camera or VCR mode, but it is so sensitive that when I carried it in my bag it turned itself on and drained my battery (while I was in Venice! Such a drag!). Another time, it happened again and actually recorded OVER footage that I really wanted to keep. I am really disappointed with this feature, but as this is the most comfortable model for me to use (I have small hands and the record and zoom buttons are positioned well) I decided to keep the camera. I just have to check it continuously in its carrying case to ensure that it is still OFF. There is a 'lock' button but it only prevents you from switching it into still mode. It does NOT prevent the camera or VCR from turning on.Also, I use a Mac, and there is almost NO information in the manual to help you connect and download to a Mac. I was annoyed that it didn't come with a firewire cable. If I'm spending nearly $800 on a camera, I want it to work out of the box. Or at least be informed BEFORE I purchase it that I will need to buy a $40 cable to download it to my computer. Again, no review mentioned this, so I will: If you are on a Mac, and you're going to buy this camera, YOU MUST ALSO BUY A FIREWIRE (iLINK) CABLE if you want to download to iMovie or any other film-editing program.
not the best speakers out there but for the money they are a great pair of speakers for side and rear surround crisp clear you can hear every high and low sounds with no distortion at all i have seen these speakers being sold in other stores for more for one then what amazon is selling the pair for great speaker for the price if you dont have a fat wallet
shipping was fast and item was a snap to install. works great on my computer
Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)I will tell you that if you say this product is 3,4,or 5*,Then you are evidently looking at the wrong product. This is the most awful product I have ever bought from amazon and I have bought a bunch. It is now sitting on my floor hooked up to the wall outlet and just flickering almost as if it was in its final death throes.. Its been hooked up to the outlet for several hours and it still is in red. I think its just about on its way to creative heaven. Unless you have plenty of dough and can easily purchase another stay away, it is poisonous
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.
bought this along with the 3.5mm to 2 RCA adapter for my xbox so i have sound from my computer screen. soud quality is great and the pieces fit together nice and firm.
item is as described, it's quality made, so far it's holding fine and looks like it will last for some time.
dwas so glad to recd this , it plays and records great, just like a new one, was real happy to find one, came when he said it would
I put in a new radio into my 2007 Honda Pilot LX. This adapter fit perfectly over the plug on the vehicle's radio harness. All it took was to wire it to the adapter that plugs into the new radio. I used small grey plastic twist lock wire nuts from Ace hardware for that.
I purchased this DVD player in Jan 2003. In March 2003 it began to malfunction. Green horizontal lines appear across the screen when playing a movie. These green lines make watching the movie unbearable. I have read other reviews about this product and have found other people have been having serious problems with this DVD player. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DON'T PURCHASE THIS DVD PLAYER. It seems like hit or miss. Either you get a good one or you don't.
They warn you - its like a computer.But am experiencing difficulty burning DVD-R discs. So, I have burned on DVD-RW, then copy to DVD-R. So much for simple.Not sure why it is so particular. The DVD-RAM capabilities are good - like editing, but how do you transfer to a DVD-R (for cheap use and copies)??Unhappy with the purchase - and Costco dropped the price $50 within 45 days. A double negative!!!
I've owned and used heavily this mouse for a couple years now. It is the best mouse I've owned. It certainly has some gimmicky qualities, but at the core, it is also a very strong mouse. I gave 4 stars because the gimmicks do NOT justify the inflated "gamer" price tag in my opinion as after you are set up, the tough cord and customized weights offer nothing a regular mouse doesn't.CORDI've read of cord problems, and while I can see the cord binding and fraying in the wrong circumstances, I've had zero issues with this. The few times I've had to move the mouse and wrapped the cord I just used some extra care with it. Which defeats the purpose of the strong braiding and adds to the gimmicky nature of the mouse.WEIGHTSThe weight system is fun and once you play with it awhile and find a weight you like, you'll realize how nice the customized weight is. I found at first the heavier setups gave the mouse some precision as if it was tuned more finely to small movements. But over time I've lightened it up quite a bit. Mostly gimmicky, but not without benefit.TEXTURESThe texture of the surfaces is interesting and I've read some reviews commenting on the sandpaper like black portion. It is grippy hard plastic which has been heavily "rouged" to give it the grippyness. But it is an odd feel and if you are sensitive about such things, you'll probably want to test drive this before purchasing. I happen to like this much better than traditional smooth plastic, which I find just gets oily and sweaty. The rouged edges of this mouse do away with that and it always feels fresh to touch. The animal-skin like ridges in the blue part I quite like and functions similarly to the black roughed edges in that it does away with slimy mouse textures from your hand oils. After years of use, neither of these rough surfaces have worn down.BUTTONSThe buttons are great. I like the placement and long shape of the back button as it is most frequently used. I rarely switch up my DPI sense so the two buttons beneath the scroll wheel aren't needed for me. But if I was more into real-time fine tuning for sniping and stuff, I may use them more. I find their placement annoying though. I think I'd rather have them on the far side of the wheel. The forward button is also a bit off. I wish it was a little closer to the back button or even slightly above the back button to make it easier to use. Also, as this is a gaming mouse, I would have loved an extra button or two on the thumb side. Not twenty buttons like some mice have, but one or two could be cool and not get in the way.
Works great for me. No real problems. It did hang once in a while if I chose another song while one was playing. So, I downloaded and installed the open source interface called RockBox. It is faster and I've had no crashes since installing it. It is incredibly easy to install and you can switch back and forth if you want to use the mfg.'s interface.I've also been getting great battery life. Probaby up to 12 hours if I am just listening and not using it as a hard drive. No problems with skips or noiseAlso, it works great under Linux, at least with RedHat, contrary to what another reviewer said. You do have to be careful to connect it *before* you boot up a RedHat 8 machine or it may freeze the machine. No problems at all under RedHat 9.I just wish you could somehow directly download from a compact flash card like with the AJ Multimedia model. Then I could use it to offload digital camera images, too.
I had the white labels, but decided to get the clear since it was a great deal. I now prefer the clear tape since it blends into whatever you're labeling and gives it a nice and neat look. As with the white labels, I've used this to label my baby's bottles and spoons; the labels made it safely through several dishwasher cycles.
This modem is a fairly old model, I have had it for 3 years. I love this modem. I took it out of the box poped it in, started my computer and connected to the internet with no problems. At this time I am planning to replace my modem due to IRQ problems on my PC, I have decided to get an external modem from the same company. I am puchasing the Digicom\Creative DE5620 model. I have chosen this because of my success with this modem company.
I'm not saying these are the best bookshelf speakers ever, just they're the cheapest quality speaker pair you can find. I bought these to use in my garage. They are acting as secondary surround speakers in my 4 channel stereo set up I have in the garage. These speakers are clear & crisp at medium to medium/high volume. If you start cranking em, that's when you'll notice some distortion. But, I'm not trying to rock my neighborhood with these, just listen to some tunes while I'm changing my oil or what have you. My main speakers are Klipsch Icons. Those I can crank up...but I also paid $250 for the pair. So, like I said before & like my review title says, these are the best budget bookshelf speakers you can buy!
I was so excited to get this emergency radio but it didn't work. Not sure if the item sat too long and it ruined the rechargeable battery or what but I was disappointed when I discovered it would not work. Amazon as usual was great with the ability to return the item.
This is the second Memorex travel drive that I've purchased. The first one split in half within a year of use. The second one, only took two days! A few classmates also experienced the same problem. Faulty design. Thank you very much, but I think I'll stick with Kingston from now on. It may look like a cheap piece of crap, but my little 1 GB has lasted three years now without any problems.
My wife has a projector that uses VGA in her classroom. The cable that was running from it wasn't long enough to reach where she wanted to put her laptop that would provide the signal. We bought this to run the extra length and so far it has worked perfectly. Her coworker had the same issue so she got one as well. Both have been working with no problems.
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.
After reading the reviews and seeing that it was on sale at a large electronic store chain last week for [a good price], I decided to purchase the PAP 3000. At that price, it is an excellent buy! The only problem I encountered is with the software (Audio Manager 2.0). I can't seem to get the program to open; this worries me, as the only way I'll be able to format the MMC with my player is through this particular program--at least from what I've read. I am currently using MusicMatch Jukebox 6.1 (included) to DL songs onto the player.-Expandable memory; the 64mb internal memory is already sufficient for most people.-I bought an mp3 player, due to the fact that I was tired of lugging a cd player wherever I went. The size and ease of use is another plus with the PAP 3000.-Fast transfer of songs from computer --> mp3 player.-Battery usage: 1 AA battery--probably lasts longer than my cd player (which uses 2 AA).As many have already mentioned the headphones, I can't comment personally on them; I haven't even tried them out yet, but I think most people replace these anyway when headphones come with any electronic product. As for the faceplates (haha), I'm not too fond of them, but you can create your own, or go without one! (I'll take plain ol' navy blue over teeny bopper hologram orange any day, thanks.)If you're looking for a decent mp3 player, this is well worth it!
Before purchasing this unit I read all of the reviews that were mostly rating this unit in the poor to average category. However, I was pleasantly surprised by its performance when I hooked the unit up. By the way, hooking it up is a snap, you simply plug the fire wire connection from the unit into the Toshiba TV.The HD recordings this unit makes are absolutely indistinguishable from the original. To record a show you simply highlight the selection on Toshiba's integrated TV Guide system and hit the record button. It couldn't be simpler. You can even modify the automatic settings for starting the recording earlier and ending the recording later to ensure you record all of your football games. You can also set up the unit to record manually if you wish by entering the date, times, channels, etc.For the most part, the Symbio does lock down most functions of the television while it is recording. However, because the newer Toshiba's have integrated digital and analog tuners you can watch channels on the tuner not being used by the Symbio. It's limited to channel changing via the "up channel" on the remote but at least you can use the TV to a limited extent while the Symbio is recording. The unit is also limited to recording from three inputs: Antenna 1 (analog or digital cable), Antenna 2 (analog or digital over the air), and Input 1 (composite video)At the present price point ($200+), I feel that this unit is a steal, especially considering its ability to pause and rewind live tv similar to Tivo and its ability to record in HD and SD.Next I plan to train my Golden Retriever to program my favorite shows for me. Could my wife be far behind?
hdmi is great.fast speed great value and cheap.just a little to thick but that was a very minor thing.this was the second one i bought.received it in 4 days (awsome)because they said in a week or two.thanks a lot cheap cables(name of the seller.i would buy from you again.if there were ten stars i would give you 11.thanks again.
The sound quality of this device was perfectly acceptable--when it was working. After it refused to accept keyed commands, I sent it back for repair. Yes, it worked for awhile, but now it is not working again, giving weird beeps and refusing to record or play back. I am not hard on electronics, and I follow instructions. This was a real dud. I would send it back, but postage is getting so costly these days, it wouldn't be worth it. I am writing it off as a bad decision.
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'.
Okay so I'm old fashion! I have an older truck with a &#34;cassette&#34; deck in it (The CD is down on the center console separate from the radio in the dash). I bought an (older technology) XM Roady with a lifetime membership. Even though it has a wireless feature that will eliminate the need for a cassette adapter, I got tired of radio stations cutting in and out due to atmospheric wizzardry. After a few months, it drove me crazy so I wanted to see if I could elminate the interference by using the adapter so I bought this one for a very good price! The bottom line is that with this new adapter, I discovered that the problem is with my cassette deck (that no longer works) and not the adapter that I thought was messed up. In other words, I bought it to troubleshoot my cassette deck. The price was right. The result was disappointing because now I need a new truck (yea, I know that was quite a jump)!
This antenna has great reception. It mounts great on the glass and can be removed. I have this type on two different vehicles.
Unbelievable headphones... with vibrating bass. Seems to be more of a vibration than the solid bass that one would expect, though it's a much better Sound than most headphones in the price category. It's definitely worth buying.
My Mom has one of these. I have spent the last couple of days trying to get it to play different burned DVDs (exact copies). I've tried 3 different types of media (+R -R and -RW) from 4 different manufacturers, burned on two different PCs and it won't play any of them. The manual says these formats are all supported.If you like a blue screen that says "Disk Error", this is the machine for you.
returned them because they sound like a $10 speaker trying to distort all songs in the muddy range. I have a friend with 5si pro's I'm going to try and I will report back.I've tried every shure, etymotic, Clip-on/earbud Hybrid Headphones, and liked all of them at their respective price points. I thought these would be a cheaper version of the more expensive 5's; but no.Also, I tried everything from rap to Dire Straights, they all sounded muddy.
i DID RESEARCH A Many things to try and find a decent recorder for daughter who likes to record singing I was no happy with it I knew the price was little but it was in a way a waste of time and a few dollars. I think it may have been fine just to have in an office or something thats why i gave a 2
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
Have made several trips and the GPS worked very well. Very easy to operate. I only wonder how it will be possible to update maps since HP did not provide the Tom Tom product code. Neither HP nor Tom Tom seemd to be willing to support. Any ideas? RHT Snellville, GA
I know what I needed, the vendor had it and sold it to me. Everything is fine.
The 16M card is now cheaper than an 8. The Memory stick is awesome....I highly recommend using it. It's amazing how small they can make these things.
Thank you Amazon and all the reviewers. I was looking at local (Reno) store ads on Thanksgiving Day and decided to look at consumer reviews on Amazon. I soon found this model TH-42PX60U. Impressed by those who took time to write and had done much research before buying, I took the plunge.I received an email confirmation from Amazon on Friday, but it was Monday before my credit card showed the charge backdated to the day I made the purchase. TigerDirect's site had the order and I knew it had gone out on a truck. I was not successful in getting other tracking info from Tiger. On Thursday, a week after my order, a local freight firm called to set up an appointment for delivery on Monday. The delivery was on time, and thanks to my apartment manager's sending 2 maintenance men, the TV was on its pedestal within a half hour of its coming through the door. It takes 2 people to lift the TV onto the pedestal (about 90 pounds).Neither Amazon nor TigerDirect charged me for sales tax or shipping, so I got the TV for $1,279.99--a bargain, I believe.In my community, our cable service has some HDTV. I already had digital with the DVR box. My connections are component. No HDMI yet. Pictures of non HD channels are better than the 5 year-old 27" Sony Wega I replaced. But the HD channels are not to be believed! A PBS documentary of churches in Buffalo NY looks so realistic, I think I could reach out and touch the wood, stained glass, or granite.At the Panasonic website, [...] I found info not in the manual. They recommend setting picture values down for the first 100 hours. This I did through the Picture Menu. Also, they want us to set the aspect ratio so that there are no black bars on the edges. It took me awhile to discover that I could easily change the aspect ratio with a button on the Panasonic remote. (I was trying to do it through the Picture menu.)A phone call to Charter Cable, and a 20 minute wait for a real person, gave me the code to reprogram my cable remote which I need. My DVR box is similar to TiVo and lets me easily record shows. I approved a $8 increase in my monthly cable fee to pick up more HD channels. In this computerized world, the change has already taken place.I'm a 65 year-old woman. Though a former computer programmer, I am not great with TV technology. I so appreciate what other users have shared and unconditionally recommend this TV for average size living or family rooms.
Compre el Creative Zen Vision M:60gb en agosto de 2007. A enero de 2008, sigue pareciendome una excelente compra. La capacidad es desbordnte. Tengo cerca de 40 cds en mp3 (musica comprimida!!) y todas han entrado en este reproductor de musica. No he tenido inconvenientes hasta el momento. Si bien la bateria no dura como lo ofrece Creative (en musica me da 13 a 14 horas, y no 16, pero es lo de menos!!) vale bien a pena para quienes hacen largos viajes, van en autobus, o simplemente desean toda su musica en un solo dispositivo. Debido a que tenia 30gb de espacio libre luego de poner toda la musica, empece a incluirle videos, y la calidad es magnifica. No uso mucho los videos pues prefiero la musica. La seleccion de canciones, y el facil manejo del menu, es fabuloso. Loas loas loas!Lastima que no sigan vendiendo la version de 60gb. Fui afortunado de ser uno de los ultimos compradores del Creative Zen Vision M: 60gb.Ah, y lo mejor del Ipod: Creative tiene radio. Si te gusta escuchar noticias (como a mi), bien valia su precio.
This router gave us trouble from the start. We're a small office with generally 3-5 networked computers (some Mac, some Windoze) running at a time on a business-class cable connection. We ran this router for four months, then removed it from service. The throughput was fair, but certainly not what we expected given the reviews. The most significant issue was that it dropped packets like crazy, and outages were frequent. It was not uncommon that our wireless network was down 30% of any given day, even while our wired connections were running fine.
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.
With world class speed and ripping awesomeness, this USB 2.0 cable rocks my world. I connected it to my new Brother printer and found that I was immediately able to print. No special set-up required: I just plugged one end into my printer and the other into my computer and the deed was done. The color of this cable is very pleasing and has a sexy matte finish that all my friends are raving about. Overall this might be the best purchase of my lifetime and I look forward to years and years of joy using this outstanding USB 2.0 cable.
I was worried this wouldn't work with my new Philips Sound Bar - but no problem! I used the RCA jacks (red/white) on the back of the X-FI receiver. The volume isn't quite a high as normal on either the PC or the Sound Bar, but it's not a problem. Hook up was very simple. Now I have music upstairs and down - love it! My MP3 didn't work well at all on this, though. The music was very muted, as though it needed more power. I didn't really buy it for that purpose, so am not so disappointed.
Tried this product out at big chain store before purchasing. Amazon's price was the best and can't beat the shipping - came in couple of days prior to when said it would arrive. Really like the touch of the keys, easy set-up. Would purchase again.
I replaced a similar Sirius receiver with this unit. Shipping took a bit longer than expected but the price was much, much lower than other outlets. Product was new, free from shipping damage, fit nicely in our component rack and this newer receiver interfaces much nicer with our Crestron control system. The Crestron now displays the music that is playing.
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 is a great machine regardless of price, and given its cost, it an amazing deal. Not only does it play some titles my last player wouldn't, but I swear they actually LOOK better on this player. It also has a smooth fast-foreward speed that my last player didn't have, and the on-screen menu setup is the best I've seen.
I ordered 5 cables. Two out of the five did not work. One cable had a misaligned column of pins on one end of the cable so naturally I could not make a connection. The other cable connected just fine but would lose video when I tap on the cable or if the monitor or PC was bumped. Very poor workmanship. But the worst part of the whole ordeal was the process of getting a refund. It cost me five dollars and change to ship the cables (which I was never refunded). After seven back and forth emails and almost 3 weeks from the time they received my cables, I finally get a refund. Never again will I shop with this seller (MarginMart).
This was a nice camera while it worked. It was broken after 9 months and the cost was $171 to repair. I could not find repair centers on the internet and tried to call Sony customer support. I never talked to a person because the wait was 34 minutes. I finally found a repair site but the cost was outragous. I could buy a new camera just like the broken one for $190. Never again for Sony. Too bad because I did like their products. Repair is too expensive and too much hassle.
We changed from a tape answering machine with many features to this digital system. Even at this low price, the AT&T 1738 has almost all the features of our previous one, in a much smaller size. We recommend this machine and will actually be purchasing a second unit.
It works well enough. The shutter lag is kinda long so don't expect to take too many spontaneous shots. The picture quality is great after you change the settings. And the volume on the noises can be changed. Most the complaints in the other reviews can be remedied if you go into the users manual. The flash is pretty fierce so you probably shouldn't use it as often as you would on other cameras. Not the best digital camera out there but good for the price.
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!
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..
This is a fine quality USB cable that works just as it should. No problems whatsoever. And best of all, the Amazon price is just a fraction of what the major electronics stores charge for basically the same item.
My son purchasd this Maxtor drive for christmas. Opened the box and inside was a Quantum drive, with a note attached stating that Maxtor had merged with Quantum. Also on the note, it stated that the utility programs would not work on the Quantum drive. I find this dispicible if not illeagle. Nowhere in the ad or on the box was there any mention that there was a quantum drive in the box.
I work at a professional photofinishing lab, and I can attest to the quality of the film inside this camera. The Kodak HQ Max Versatility camera is the highest-quality single-use camera available on the market. It produces a high-quality image in most situations.This camera comes loaded with Kodak Max Versatility 800-speed film. For best results, always use the built-in flash when shooting indoors or at night.This camera produces excellent-quality images. If you are thinking of enlarging your photos to 8"x10" (or larger!), or if you are using the image for any kind of commercial or artistic application, you should strongly consider the Kodak HQ Max Versatility OTUC.
This was supposed to be a double pack and I only received one ink cartridge in the package. I was very disappointed for the price I paid for one cartridge. Hopefully in the future Amazon can get it right.
I bought this computer about two months ago and exchanged it for another unit because of the "cling" sounds from the hard drive that was mentioned by A PC Hardware Fan on May 17, 2004. To me it sounded like the head of the hard drive hitting against something. Well, the new unit has the same problem. The "cling", or "click", sounds don't occur often, but they are more frequent when using Windows Media Player. I called Averatec customer support thinking they might have documented this problem before, but they were unaware of it. If anyone can shed some light on this matter, please do.Overall, the computer is a fine product--I use it all the time now in place of a Dell Inspiron. I love the light weight, and the AC adapter is compact too. The keyboard is durable but feels flimsy. The rotary dial for volume control is a nice feature, but the fan is a bit on the noisy side even after calibration. In my opinion, Averatec made the right decision in leaving out the parallel port, serial port, etc. Beside this, I agree with the reviews others have given on the product--incomparable ultra-portable performance for the price. I would, however, strongly recommend spending a little more for 512MB RAM.
This product works very well as advertised. Fits perfectly in my 2007 Camry without interfering with the automatic transimission shift. I was hesitant to spend this much money (~$18) on a holder when I spent only a little more than twice that on the Roady XT itself. Glad I bought the TuneDok after all.
If you're like me, you bought the new dongle from Apple for the mini displayport on your computer. And then you found out that it doesn't connect well with vga cables (yours makes everything look blue, but other people have also had bad experiences). But this cable is cheap, and what the hell, right? At least you tried.Only it works like a charm.So for the cheap seats: mac users, rejoice! This cable connects to the mini displayport/vga adapter from apple, and allows me to connect to my tv. Everything looks crisp and nice, with colors just like on my computer.
So far so good. I enjoy having a small point and shoot with me when i go out. The camera so far has done well. There are some instances where it doesnt handle the contrast differences as well as i would like, but that might just be a user issue. I has taken some great pictures which gave me immense pleasure.I like Minolta cameras and as with their other camera products i am very pleased :-)
If you don't want to spend alot of money in ipod nanos this produc is good for begginers. It does the job.
Simple installation. Removed cable box and installed this unit in it's place. Transmitter and receiver are less than 20 feet apart. Initial installation was smooth - everything worked exactly as it should the first time. After about 10-12 minutes everything suddenly stopped working. Removed all equipment, put everthing back the way it was and tried the installation over again. Everything worked for 10-12 minutes and suddenly stopped. Third time was NOT a charm.Tried contacting Terk (manufacturer), no response. Phone system is a circle jerk of pressing numbers only to get the exact same messages.Tried contacting Frog Jar Sales (purchased from through Amazon), they changed their name to NewGearDeals.com. No answer. Web site does not allow for submission. Called and left voice mail messages with no reply.Credit card and BBB are next to contact.I'd stay away from this product, TERK Products, Frog Jar Sales and NewGearDeals.com - not a one of them have customer service anywhere in their vocabulary.
My teenage son is totally disgusted. His mom won't shut up and stop singing.I love, love, LOVE the sound from these speakers! I can't get any work done because I keep crankin' them up and singing. You get lost in the music. Every guitar string and drum beat is distinct and fabulous. I use them on an nVidia sound card in a very large room with good acoustics, and the sound is just AMAZING.Buy them.UPDATE: Just plugged my Bose earbuds into the hockeypuck that sits on my desk. Unbelievable bliss. Sends a shiver down your spine.I'm not really a brand fanatic, but I have to say this combo wins my complete loyalty. I am also just your average listener who appreciates music - not exactly someone who understands a damn thing about woofers, tweeters and all that jazz. But, MAN. This is fantastic. Hope I don't damage my eardrums; I just can't bring myself to turn down the volume.
These discs worked fine when I recorded on my Panasonic DVR and then transferred over to my PC via a Lite-On optical disc drive. Video quality is sharp. I've reformatted the discs multiple times without any degradation so far. The price for these discs on Amazon beats any other retailer (on-line or brick-and-mortar). For those who have had problems with these discs there must have been incompatibilities with the specific hardware or software that is used. You really can't make a blanket statement that the discs are bad. Best way is to try different brands of discs to find out what works for you.
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!
This dryer was easy to install. I like the size and style; it looks great in my kid's bathroom. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't so loud, my kid's are startled each time I turn on the dryer (even with previous warning). It does dry their hair quickly, so it definetly does the job!
The Viking 64MB SmartMedia card works flawlessly in my Olympus C3030 digital camera. True, it cannot process panoramas like the Olympus brand card, but that's why I keep the original 16MB card that came with the camera.This is altogether a great piece of equipment at a very good price, and I recommend it highly.
i love the zune. i was alittle disappointed in the appearance of it. it really does look like it has been refurbished. the battery seems to run down quite quickly. i was under the impression i would also get earbuds, but....the sound and video quality is excellent
Speakers sound ok, but had issues with the power switch not working. Archos was no help in fact they did not even know anything about the speakers (Scary). The power supply stopped working after about 6 months.
The telescope was delivered on time, all parts were included, and the assembly instructions were easy to follow. The product displays beautiful images. For a first telescope you can't beat the quality at the price.
We like it very much. On time . Exactly what was expected. Would definitively recommend product. I like to order from Amazon it is reliable
This is such a simple way to get all the music you want on to an old music system. I've had my stereo since they were called stereos (and it had a actual turntable connected once). Since every song I like is on my Nano - and not all are on CD's, I wanted to hear them at home and not just directly in my ears. I tried just wiring the Nano into the inputs, but that was useless. This dock let me play the songs and the remote is great. I've since had to replace the old stereo and the dock is now the centerpiece of the system.
Does the job at a reasonable price. Just a short extension cord to power an emergency jump starter. A gift for my granddaughter, the new driver.
A tad smaller then what I needed for my D40 Nikon SLR and 2 lenses, but it all fit fine. Very durable and easy to carry around with good protection.
Very pleased with the performance of these binoculars. They have great reach: from the house to the lake is nearly 1 mile, but these allow me to see the water and boats with surprising clarity. Also use them at night for moon and star gazing. These do exactly what I expected and not disappointed that I returned the 10x version and upgraded to the 16x set.
I bought this iPhone car charger about a month ago.I have barely used it in my car, may be once.Then it stopped working. I tried so many cables with no luckNo I cannot return it since it is over a month.It is terrible piece.Never buy it.
If you are looking for a simple plug and play speaker combination for your Sirius Radio, this is a nice option.The plugin feature is quick and easy, controls are easy and layouts are simple.The sound is pretty good, unless you are looking for something very hi-fi or high SQ. But then, if you are that kind of person, you wouldn't hook up your Sirius to this anyways.That said, this is a nice unit and does everything I want it to do.The fact that someone tried to make the wrong Sirius radio work with this docking radio station, does not mean this unit is a poor device.I see that as operator error.
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.
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.
Well the price was great,a slim line box thats easy to hide. I thought that two 8 inch speakers would be better than buying a huge 12 or 15 inch speaker that takes up a lot of space. I was wrong. Even though you have two speakers they are just too small for accurate bass responce at a high volume. thats why it is great for movies just not for music. Over all it is a decant product for what your paying for.
This is a very pretty powerstrip, but the bright blue light can keep you up at night. If you plan to use this hotel rooms, this could be a huge drawback. As it offers no surge protection, the only reason you'd be buying this is to get an additional outlet.I really can't justify taking this device on any of my trips.
This is my 3rd dSLR and will probably be my last. I can't see where it can be improved. I know, all cameras have flaws and can be improved, but this one is so near perfect it is hard to believe.From the moment I handled it and played with the focus i was hooked. It locked on focus fast, very fast even in very dim light. You always (well almost always) knew exactly what was going on and how well the shot would be. Playback of just shot images is good, expecially with the ability to blow it up to 20x to check focus.So lets look at a few of the cameras important features.1. It has 11 point focusing, 9 of which are cross which means it easily grabs focus on difficult objects. And the viewfinder shows you what part of the scene is the focus point. With two adjustment wheels you can easily switch settings.2. shot to shot time is fast and in JPEG you can shoot until you are out of memory without slowing up.3. switch to RAW and back to JPEG without moving your eye from the viewfinder. And you can control how the button responds, i.e., just one shot or all the rest until you turn it off.4. weatherproofing so that you can keep shooting even when it gets misty5. solidy built, plastic over a stainless steel case. It will survive most hard knocks.6. In camera shake reduction which means that any lens becomes image stabilized when mounted on the camera7. the ability to set shutter and aperture and have the ISO automatically adjust for the shot8. easily moves from a beginners camera (when in the "green" mode) to a pro camera with almost all the features a pro needs.9. four channel histogram to better evaluate your shots10. long battery life. 300+ on a charge.11. very wide selection of lenses going back to the 1970s that are usable and are image stabilized when used on the camera.12. wireless remote both front and back.There are a lot more very nice features and a few that are not, but nothing that makes my question my purchase even the slightest. As is so typical, the manual is not the easiest to navigate. Even after a month there are some features I still haven't gotten comfortible with but am getting there. I like the backlight for the top LCD and would like the numbers in the viewfinder to be a little bigger or brighter or both.SummaryDuring the 2 + years i have been teaching a digital photography course (Intro to Digital Photography at Emeritus college in Santa Monica, CA) I have owned 3 dSLR and at least 12 other digital cameras. This one is far superior to anything that I have tried, researched, or finally bought. It is hard to put it down, both figuritively and physically.DoctorJerry
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.
I've heard all the hype about iPods for years. Wanted to see what its really like.Overall, it is an excellent music listening package. By package I mean iTunes and iPod. Much of the credit really does go to iTunes. It does a good job of making your music collection accessible in an interesting way. It tracks number of times a song has been played, you can rate songs, etc. It has several interesting play list choices. Highest rated, most listened to, most recently added etc. While using the iPod you can easily create a new playlist even while music is playing. This playlist is then synced back to the PC where you can rename and save it.iPod itself seems strong and durable. UI is simple, efficient. Clickwheel is an excellent way to quickly zip through menus. Generally feels very high quality. Display is excellent, albeit small. It has better viewing angles than other devices.I do have one serious concern however. The primary purpose of an mp3 player is to listen to music. The headphones that come with the Nano are quite lacking in low frequency response. Luckily the iPod includes an equalizer where you can boost the bass. However, is what I consider an inexcusable oversight, it often boosts the bass so that songs play very distorted. There's no excuse for this. Its trivial for the equalizer to reduce the volume of the entire song by the same amount it boosted the lows. Practically one line of code. Instead, I'm sure millions of people run around listening to distorted music thinking it sounds great.There are freeware tools out there that can alter your music on your PC to lower the volume enough to prevent it from distorting on the iPod. The one I've used is mp3gain. It works, but its an amazing pain to have to go through this process when the iPod itself could have done it trivially.
I've had my LDP-200 mp3 player for a few weeks now, and it's a neat little player. Not quite the iPod I originally wanted, but I'm able to play my music and it didn't come with the hefty iPod price, either.The battery life is good --- I usually change the battery about once a week, give or take a day. The screen display is good, too -- the song title is clear and simple enough to read. I also like how simple it is to find a favourite song and how I'm able to put stuff into folders. I have a 1GB card that I use and I don't think I've filled it up yet, although I've got quite a bit of music.Another thing I like about it is that I'm able to use it as a card reader so I can store school projects on it. It's also nice not having drivers to load so I'm able to load a file on it at home on my PC and then hook it up to one of the eMacs at my school. The transfer speed isn't too bad -- I haven't noticed any major slowness issues, unless I'm transferring a lot of songs at once (but that happens when I use a standard card reader with my SD card).The size is also quite convenient. It may not be as slim as other players, but it's small and cute. It also has a screen, unlike the other player I was thinking of getting. The metallic red colour is nice --- It goes with just about everything I have (I'm one of those slightly fashion-conscious teenagers, so I'm into things like that).Sound quality is good, as well. I have the equalizer set to "Rock" -- the other ones (aside from the normal one) aren't that good -- and most of my songs sound great.As far as software goes, I don't bother with Windows Media Player (unless I'm watching some music video from a website). I just load the songs onto the card and if there's a song I want to buy, I just use iTunes and convert it to mp3 after making a CD. It's a little bit more work than if I were to use Media Player, but iTunes is easy to use and much more convenient than WMP.Overall, the LDP-200 is a great little mp3 player. It's simple to use and I'd recommend it for anyone who just wants something for their music, but doesn't feel like shelling out a couple hundred dollars for it. It's good for those who don't want to learn a new piece of software and even those who are tech savvy, but want something simple (I'm one of those people; I'm constantly reading about fancy electronics and using advanced computer programs).
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.
I got this for a smart, conscientious 10-year-old and it seems to be perfect. It came with 3 objective lenses and a single eyepiece lens, along with a manual in good English and a sturdy plastic dust cover. One thing I would note is that it did not come with any blank slides, so we will be buying those separately. It did come with 5 nice pre-made slides to look at.
Great for where you can't get a cable to . Microwave will interfere in some cases.. For the most part this worked fine and easy to install.
This camera has terrible battery life! I bought this for my son for Christmas and the battery dies and shuts off the camera after shooting two videos of one minute each. He has to switch batteries twice a day! My daughters have the 6 mega pixel version of this camera which has a built in battery that they charge on the computer and they have had no trouble at all!
This works like a champ. I tried 2 other brands (shall remain nameless) and they both would freeze up out of nowhere. It works seamlessly with Rhapsody music service, which is what I use it with. It's extremely light and compact but it doesn't look cheesy. Finally, it has what seems to be nearly endless battery life. I highly recommend it.G
The drive is not reliable, whether plugged into one USB port or two. It will sometimes beep suggesting that it needs more power, but on other occasions, it works just fine. I can't seem to figure out a pattern. I did send the drive in for replacement, but the new unit that Maxtor sent back is as bad if not worse than the original. Yes, I've tried the drive on multiple computers, but the problems are the same. I'm not sure what to do with it; I'm seriously considering taking the drive out of the enclosure and putting it in an old FireWire enclosure (I'm guessing that the disk is just fine...).
I like my ipod nano 2nd generation alot.You can get pretty much any GB ,I got the 4 GB because thst was all the store had whenI got there. It is small and not hard to hold.The color I got was silver,which is what I am writing about, but it is a pretty cool color if you ask me.One thing you should know is it doesn't play videos.It is almost like any other ipod only it doesnt play movies.This doesn't bother me at all I'm just saying. I heard that you can download somthing calles ipod linux or somthing and it will let you put movies on this ipod but I don't konw if I risk that.Well this is my review sorry if it didnt help any and your welcome if it did!
We purchased our TV on 2/22/08 and today is 4/6/09. The picture went out and we were only getting sound. When I called the customer service number and spoke to the representative they first told me to unplug the tv for about two minutes and turn back on then he had me press the menu button on the remote. It didn't work of course. "Sounds like a panel issue" per the rep. I asked how long the tv's last and he said about 5 years. I was shocked, I have had TV's for 15 plus years. No care at all about the tv only being a little over a year.
It works flawlessly in my iMac Core 2 Duo, and is cheap.What more ccan you ask for?
I bought this router 14 months ago after much research and have been extremely pleased with it. Compared to the previous router we had (a different manufacturer), it has not failed once in all that time, or required a restart. The device was very easy to install and set up, and there are way more features that allow a lot more flexibility compared to others I've used.I ended up buying a second one for one of our kids to use, and it's worked very well for them also.I highly recommend this router.
I have not yet tested this drive so I give 4 stars based on my experience with a related Seagate drive, perhaps even higher after testing this one myself. But I felt compelled to address some mis-information I see on Amazon reviews.I see these negative reviews on Amazon regarding the use of the Seagate external drives with Windows XP. Problems seem related to delayed-write, which may mean that the device driver is not correctly flushing the drive buffer...Such concerns may not apply to this product.I am not certain what the drive mechanism is for the external drives. These Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 series is a high-end drive, with a FIVE YEAR warranty; most desktop drives have a two- or three-year warranty. These drives are very highly rated by users at newegg dot com, where many demanding do-it-yourself computer builders shop. At the moment, Amazon's price is (even) better!Regarding external drives again... Macintosh users report that Windows' implementation of FireWire is not the best, and many have more trouble with USB disks than with FireWire on a Mac. I personally have not had much success with FireWire drives on Linux, sometimes works sometimes not. Mac OK (don't use Apple's RAID), Windows mostly OK. USB as a disk interface is a problem for me on any platform.I am not connected to Seagate in any way. I just use their hard disks. I have four of their 7200.7-series 160 GB SATA drives in hot-swap trays on a Linux server and they are fantastic.
Bought one of these and it was defective out of the box. Immediately starts flashing low battery. Got another one and the same thing with it. Samsung has terrible support and would only offer to repair it at my expense. This is embarassing when the camera was given as a gift.Too bad, the camera has nice features for the price.
This camera seemed perfect for me, the casual photographer who just wants to preserve memories. It is very attractive and small, and I loved the large LCD screen. Unfortunately, after using it for a month without a problem, I made the massive error of putting my computers on the computer. After removing the camera from the USB - and yes, I did it safely, I'm not new to this - the camera would not turn on. I recharged the battery, let it sit, and said prayers - nothing. I exchanged it for another one, which worked fine for a month. And then guess what happened?Yup. It died.So, I gave up, got a refund at Target and bought a Fujifilm F470 (which is working perfectly - I highly recommend it.) In short, this camera takes beautiful pictures and looks great, but in my case, it was a real lemon.
This is a great fast lens but in the end I opted for the Tamron 28-75/2.8 which, while not as wide, is just much easier to manage.My two samples were also slightly flawed but perhaps I just got unlucky because otherwise the lens is very well regarded.
Not a true &quot;mini&quot; mouse. It is about as bulky and cumbersome as the cheapy mouse that comes with bundled PC packages. Not at all suitable for small hands (or people with a hand disability) as it so claims. It may have fared better had Belkin omitted the word &quot;mini&quot; from its name. A hassle downloading drivers which were not easy to find on Belkin's site. Also, there was no USB-to-PS/2 adapter in the package; you'd have to call the vendor and special-request it which they ship to you standard. They don't expedite.
i`ve been using mini disc ever since they came out.and i have about 900 mini disc.i store all my music collection on them as back ups.these mini disc are great there like computer disc.i`ve never had problems with the disc.
I needed more reach than I have with my 18-200 VR, and wasnot able to obtain the 80-400VR, so I got this lens thinkingI could get rid of it if I didn't like it. I am very happythat I did!I am extremely impressed with this lens. It appears to methat the VR is actually better than on my 18-200VR. The lenshas superior balance, size and weight for handheld naturephotography. Lens flare (when I could get it to appear) wasacceptable, the contrast is tremendous, and the bokeh wasquite pleasant. Auto-focus is very accurate and quick. Inaddition, the lens was extraordinarily sharp all the wayto 300mm.
This is a great strap! It's very comfortable once it's adjusted. My only problem with it is that since I don't like to have my camera hanging down that low, I can't adjust it so that the strap is short enough and the pad is directly behind my neck...now, it's a little off to the side. I still like the strap, though because it so sturdy.
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
these speakers are awesome.... bump the loudsest music... dont buy any other speakers but these...
This product is GREAT!!!!!! I'm a little dissapointed with i tunes but there are other programs to manage your ipod...
supports protects give me the placing and stability to take a stable photo, quality case and would recomend to anyone
This is a great space saving unit, wall mountable, and has good sound quality. Easy to use remote control with detachable speakers.If you have space limitations, or need a system that can be mounted on a wall this is it. It is not heavy so no need for huge anchors to secure the unit.
I received this camera (in Tuxedo Black) several years ago as a Christmas present, after having made my special interest in the camera known after reading a number of reviews about compact digital cameras. I especially focused on Canon products because I have owned two (2) 35mm single reflex cameras in the past, all of which we great quality cameras. This was my first try at camera digital technology. At that time (2004) the retail price was pretty high (over $400.00). The purchase was made through Amazon and I no problems with it out of the box. I, too, do not like to read a whole lot of instructions when trying out something new (except when it is obviously very difficult to use or understand it's operation). In this case, after a minimum of reading in the "short" manual, I was able to take very nice, clear and detailed pictures without much difficulty.However, after several weeks of use, I had occasion to take a special set of photographs that I wanted to archive and keep for my family. At the time the pictures that were taken when many memorable poses were struck, the lighting was completely right, and the occasion was a once in a lifetime thing. I had gone as far as to purchase a large capacity Scandisk Memory card (2.0 GB) to insure I would be able to memorialize the occasion. I took just over 80 photos, well within the limits of the card.When I tried to download the pics to my computer, review them, and eventually print out some of the photos, I noticed an error message on the camera (memory error). I even tired to recover the photos using "so-called" recovery software, both by Scandisk and following instructions from Canon. All to no avail. I soon learned that the photos were lost forever. Needless to say I was very upset. How could a name-brand product(s)malfunction in this manner at THIS time (barring any operator error)?After I calmed down I began to work the problem and conducted a little research. What I learned was that the Scandisk brand (that particular model/item) had a history of malfunctioning. What I also learned was that the Canon is not very sturdy and can succumb to error when handled roughly.Ever since that time the camera consistently displays an error message (Image Error or Memory Error) when after turning the camera on to take photos you either hold it at an angle, move it suddenly, or just on "general principle" it decides not display the subject of the picture (black screen with error message), and will not take a picture until you turn it OFF, shake it gently, and then turn it ON again. Sometimes that method will not work, so you have to remove and re-insert the battery (whether it reads fully charged or not), or you have to remove and re-insert the memory card. There is no way to determine how this makes the camera work again, or which is the offending item between the battery or the memory card. Sometimes this method does not work either. You may also find that the zoom function on the camera stops working and only zooms to two zones, not three.Additionally, the camera does not work with certain "low" capacity memory chips. Make/brand and capacity vary.What I did, since the problem is difficult to explain to Canon for the purpose of getting it repaired, is to purchase a memory chip with "Backup/Recovery Software". In the event that you ever encounter another "incident" like I did, you may be able to save those special memories. Also, get used to the idea of having to shake the camera, turn it on and off before it will again start ot work "properly".Otherwise, the camera is generally great, compact, light-weight, fair to good auto-focus, internal flash is weak/inadequate, zoom is nice (when it works). However, sometimes there is a "hesitation" for the camera to fire when it it auto-focusing (sort of slow). You will find a LOT of red-eye situations with this camera (you will eventually get tired to having to retouch your pictures with Red-Eye software.)The Canon photo software is effective, but there are better packages on the market. The software can be confusing and gives few options (compared to other types), but depending on your needs, it might work for you.Buyer - be aware. Hopefully your purchase will result in a perfectly constructed or modified unit that will give you years of good service. If you don't like to gamble, then you might consider another model or manufacturer.Good Luck.
This would be rated 0 but the lowest allowed by Amazon is 1. Product leaves a film on the CD no matter how much you wipe. I tried cleaning with water after using this product and it still will not come off. It's unbelievable that Memorex promotes this as a CD/DVD cleaner. It may work on optical lenses but do not use it on CDs. I sell music for a living so I am very aware of how to care for CDs. This product has ruined numerous CDs for me and I can't express to you enough about staying clear. I have never written a review on Amazon before but I felt obligated to let you know of my experience.
I just got my black Zune 30gb. I love the interface and the way it looks, because I've gotten so sick of the iPod look. I don't think its bulky, only a little thicker than and iPod. The thickness has no complaints. I love the menus and the photo quality is beautiful, better than an iPod Classic, Video, and Nano. The Zune player is absolutely wonderful! I was so excited to recieve it.The software is really annoying. It has a lot of problems. It took about 2 hours just to get 200 songs on the player. I kept getting an error code and I researched it. Now, I can sync all of my songs...but I have to sync them in small bunches. Sync 30%, disconnect, connect, sync next %30...and so on. It is a drag, but hey, its worth it. The sound quality is good.Hopefully the software will improve.Zune player 9.5/10 starsSoftware 5/10 stars
Plug and play. No problems, works great. Used it with my 2005 Pontiac vibe, and it works great. More than enough room in dash, took seconds to install.
This VCR looks good on paper, but only lasted 4 months. It's 1 year warrantee is worthless because labor is only covered for 90 days. The labor to repair this VCR adds up to more than buying one new! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
i just finished my sony 50 CD-R spindle.NO ANY KIND OF PROBLEM with any single piece of SONY CD-R. excellent performance. i highly recomended this product.thanks SONY.
I love this keyboard. I bought it for my home computer and I have loved it ever since. The only drawback, if there is one for this keyboard, is that it took a while to be able to remember what keys were on which side of the "ridge" that exsists in the middle. After I used it for about a week and a half, the muscle memory kicked in and now I can type fast with few mistakes. I would reccomend this keyboard to anyone who likes the style or is looking for form and function in a good keyboard.
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.
Not for anything it is the most popular music player in the market. The screen is beautiful even though small and the battery holds plenty of playing time. It's worth the $$, even though it does not include a power ac charger. Love it!
Good picture. Great bargain. Only qualm is lack of pic-in-pic. Figured that was standard in this day and age and surprised and disappointed no such feature on this model.
These headphones work well and if used properly by gently rolling the foam then immediately inserting into ear, these will stay put and act similar to an ear plug allowing you to hear your music at a low volume level since they block outside noise.
Does what is designed for on my linksy network. No xtra wires crossing the room to connect the printer.
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.
This is a small, handy device which delivers the goods. The individual displays showing charge condition of the separate batteries provides all needed info.
I bought this new about 4 years ago. Never - EVER - had a problem with it. Nice power. The only thing I was not proud of was the lack of POWER - only 250 watts - However - For surround sound it was PERFECT
After many hours of research, I decided to buy the A570IS; unfortunately, I ordered it on-line, when I should have bought it at the local Wal-Mart, where they take anything back. I sent the first camera back to the Canon factory, because it ate batteries. Even tho I used the NIMH and had a battery charger, the camera still ate batteries. Second camera comes from Canon (re-furbished) and the same thing happens; it eats batteries and doesn't transfer pictures. So I've spent lots of time sending cameras back and trying to get them to work. I give up. I want my money back, and I'm still haggling with Canon.
I purchased this camera for the pocket size and the great reviews. I remember seeing a movie (can't remember which) where the hero hands a gun to the heroine and she says she doesn't know how to use a gun. "Point it at the thing you want to kill", he says.OK, so I can point this camera at the thing I want to take a picture of, but what are all the icons on the screen? A User Manual does not come with the camera (only a quick reference), so I go to the Casio website and download the 250+ page manual. I am a technophile, so it's entertaining to me to explore the features of this camera, but I've had it almost 2 months and I still don't know many of the major features. WIth time and study, I'm sure I'll finally understand my Casio Exilim.
Worked like it should have. Everything came as promised. We used it to fix our hard drive which a teacher had dropped on the floor one too many times.
I have been looking for a traditional shoebox tape recorder for a few years, and have only managed to stumble upon them at {a local store], where the sight of their prices scared me from my hunt for a shoebox recorder.That was until I first saw this superior GE prouduct. It was at one of my choir practices, and I immediately searched out this product on the Internet...!! What an incredible price!!And this offers most of the same features as [the other stores]... models: built-in condenser mic, counter, full jacks, speaker, ALC and carry handle! In your face ...!
This really is an excellent product and worth the money. (Unlike Monster Cables which are a sham.) I live in Florida and have lost several appliances to power spikes over the years, some of which were protected by comparably priced surge protectors. The response time of the HTS 3600 is remarkable. On several occasions it has gone off before a close lightning strike. I have been using mine for approx. 14 months and have had no issues with noise or anything unusual whatsoever.
C2G / Cables to Go 27141 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable works great and the ends seem sturdy .
Awesome telescope. Super easy to use. Ive already got jupiter and its moons to come in very clear. I cant wait to find some nebulas. I think some new filters and lenses would help big time for this thing. Im going to buy some right meow. Smoke weed, listen to good music and trip out on the Universe! Peace =)
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 have 2 TiVo units (80 hour and 40 hour) that I have connected to my home network via wireless. I purchased 2 units thinking it was going to be the ultimate television experience, and because there is no way to record 2 programs at once with one unit (e.g. 24 and Frasier concurrently).The positives: Using TiVo to record programs is even easier than you will expect. Playback with pause and rewind of live TV is great. Once you get it set up, doing things over the home network really makes it simple.The negatives: If you have a cable box with digital audio output, it (digital audio) will not work with TiVo, and neither will HDTV. Also, it does not include Component Video inputs or outputs, so you are left to use inferior connections. From these perspectives, buying TiVo now assures you are buying a product that will shortly be obsolete. You will be disappointed in the quality of playback on HDTV and of the audio quality, compared simply to just using a cable box or satellite with HDTV receiver. It is really behind the times on these areas. Also, their warranty and service is poor. There is only a 90-day warranty on labor (1-year parts), and you must call a toll (i.e. not toll-free) number and wait on hold for 10+ minutes to get service. Web support is non-existent. One of our units was louder than the other from the day we bought them, and has grown louder and louder to the point we needed to call for support. After initially refusing to service the unit unless I pay $99 for the service, TiVo (1 month past 3 month warranty window), finally agreed to reduce the cost to $49, since their web site led us to believe the sound was normal when we first received the unit. Unfortunately, this "fix" will only guarantee that the replacement box will work for 30 days - after that I will need to pay full price to repair it, if it has an issue. Given that they are sending me a replacement unit (i.e. from a "service inventory" rather than repairing the one I own), I have a feeling that there are far more issues with the boxes than people believe. It is not surprising, since the units use a hard drive with a fan (i.e. with moving parts - not flash memory), which run 24 x 7. Overall, I find product quality marginal at best and customer service to be exceptionally poor. (It took a lot to get the service price reduced, even though we firmly believe our unit was defective from Day 1.)Also, don't be fooled by the capacity noted on the product. It only holds 40 hours of programming if you use the worst quality setting, which most people would find unacceptable. A more realistic capacity is 25% - 50% of the "quoted capacity", which is what you will find if you use the 2 higher quality settings.Finally, I am most disturbed by the reviews of some of the TiVo fanatics, particularly some of the people on the TiVo community site. These folks believe that TiVo is the ultimate and will lead you to believe it, so you also buy it! Others are so thrilled with some of the features, they do not take the time to fully understand the product before writing a review. For example, a subsequent (to my first writing) reviewer claims there is no need to purchase a box + a subscription, but obviously has no idea what he is talking about. It is as plain as day on the TiVo site. You need to buy the equipment + either a monthly or lifetime subscription. If you want to share between the units (i.e. record on one watch on another), you also need to purchase network cards + the home media option for BOTH units. It is not inexpensive. 2 units + lifetime service + cards + HMO = over $1,200) It is also a little disturbing to see only positive reviews in the Amazon spotlight, given that there are genuine issues to consider when purchasing this product.If you are considering TiVo now, I strongly recommend that you wait until they release a product that is compatible with HDTV and digital audio before making the investment. They market these Series II boxes like they are the latest and greatest, but in reality, they are already about obsolete. Remember, a lifetime subscription pertains to the life of the unit - not your life. If you buy this now and find it obsolete in a year (i.e. when you buy HDTV), you will need to buy another unit AND service again.
This widescren HDTV puts out 1080i/720p/480p/480i not all HDTV do this and this is important since alot of material right now is 480i-standard cable, 480p-most dvd's and many games, 720p/1080i-Hight Defintion shows or movies, some games and more games later will support this true HD option also. Plamsas are great but after doing reserch the hours they last is less than half of what a CRT will last. The minus of CRT they are pretty heavy and not thin. This TV is heavy but includes 2 handles at the side so it isn't that bad moving it. This TV and the 910 sony are 2 of the best CRT direct view sets out, I went with this one since it was like $400 cheaper and from about 8 feet away this tv had better brights, while the 910 when you got closer you could see the higher resolution but I don't sit that close to my a 34 inch tv, 8 ft is fine for me.
The power is great and even in urban areas with lots of radio stations, the Coby performs like a champ. Better than some more expensive models.The only downside of this model is that when I plug my iPhone's unofficial car charger to the Coby's cigarette lighter adapter, there is a very annoying high-pitched tone that interferes with the sound. If I don't charge my phone, it sounds excellent.
The most important aspect of any speaker system is the fidelity with which it reproduces one's music. As one would expect from a true Hi-Fi speaker manufacturer, the Klipsch iGroove HG does a very nice job of reproducing high quality sound in a relatively compact space. Everything from Strauss to the Crystal Method to Led Zeppelin has sounded near-flawless in my testing, with only mild distortion of bass at high volume levels. Realistically you can't expect a small speaker system to match the range of a large floor-standing speaker set, but compared to the competing Bose, Altec and JBL systems, the Klipsch does a better job of reproducing a wide range of music with crisp highs and rich lows.The only gripe I have about this system is the remote. Aside from being a little flimsy, you cannot control the iPod's menu with it. You can jump forward and backward, pause and play and raise or lower the volume, as well as powering the unit on or off. Still it's not enough to warrant a switch to others systems IMO. You will not find a better compact iPod Speaker system, especially not one which is compatible with a wide range of iPods from newer and older generations. Highly recommended.-------------~ 3 YEARS LATER: it's rare I get the chance to come back to a review of a product like this years later, but I want to post a couple more comments. First off, the unit is still in top shape. Very solidly built, no problems with speakers blowing out, or cracked parts after years of use (indoor and out). Last summer we used it quite a bit on our patio for lunchtime cookouts, with good success. Loud enough to keep you bathed in music, not loud enough to annoy your neighbors 30 yards away. The one annoyance that has come to bother me a little bit (but not change the rating) is that whenever you turn this thing on and hit play... it powers up, the iPod powers up, and the music starts playing at top volume, requiring you to turn it down right away. It has become habitual with me where i just start powering down the volume on the unit before the music starts. Not sure if this is a problem with my iPod (3G), but I doubt it. Either way if you're still looking at this as an option for a nice-sounding, reliable iPod speaker, it's still worth a look. That says something.
After 2 1/2 years the light display engine went out and will cost $1200 to fix.This is horrible, and I will never buy another Samsung product.
I have had these headphones for almost six years. They are still in excellent condition. I originally bought them to compliment my Xbox 360 when it was first released, they still compliment the console very very well. The voice-over from Xbox Live into the headset works fantastic as I can just talk naturally and my Kinect picks my voice up. It is a very good setup.The sound quality is very good. The headphones deliver a nice sounding base and the surround effect is decent considering these were released in 2004. There is a noticeable hiss at louder volumes, however with a bit of volume adjustment it tends to go away.I have never owned a set of wireless headphones so I have no judgment on other products. I know these still produce fantastic sound and I will use them until they fail on me.
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.
After receiving a replacement GPS 72 from Garmin, due to the original unit dying in the rain, i was after something to give me GPS a little more protection.This cover fits like a glove and allows you to access and use the unit without removing it, a downside of the cover that Garmin themselves provide.
We had a defective product. It broke after one week & we had to return it to the manufacturer.
I have had no problem with this item. It works great!
WOW! What a difference qualitiy makes. I have used earbuds from several different manufactures, V-Moda Vibe, Maximo i-Metal, etc. Nothing can compare to the Shure SE530's. I have never heard sound like this before. I tend to listen to Heavy Metal and find these are perfect for this. All the base you could want with perfect balance between the high and low ends. I will never go back to anything less.
These discs are getting more and more difficult to find. I am displeased that 3 of the 15 would not format. That seems like an awfully high ratio.
Even if you are not into the details, this fiendishly clever little box makes it easy to understand where your electricity goes. Unlike its less expensive brother, the few extra dollars you spend here make this effortless. I entered my kWh price once, and now I can move it from plug to plug and find out how much energy things use. I found out the extra refrigerator in the garage costs less than $5 a month to run (in the winter) and I look forward to checking again in the summer. If you even think you want one of these, buy this one, it is so "EZ" to use!
I have had several of these watches and they are the greatest. My favorite feature is the countdown timer. It is the easiest to use and useful for so many things. Under the Casio name are small numbers 1,3,5,10,15,20,30. To set it you push the top right button once for each (i.e. once for 1 minute, twice for 3 minutes, etc.,,and to cancel it just push once more when it is set on 30). I use it to challenge my kids (and myself) to stay on a task, and also to remind me to check up on them. Great for Attention deficit problems. The hourly chime and alarm and stopwatch features are also great. Hourly to remind to check in with God or whatever. Alarm to remember afternoon medication. Stopwatch to know how long you've been on a task or exercising, etc. The kids often ask me to set my countdown timer for them. I don't even have to look at it to set it. I just remember the #'s and think 1,3,5,10,15,20,30 as I hear the beeps when I push the button. The watch is small and comfortable and I wear it everywhere. Nice that it is water resistant too, no worries doing dishes or washing the car, but I wouldn't recommend swimming with it on. One caution is when you get the battery replaced (and that won't be often because it lasts a long time), make sure the tech knows the AM/PM of the alarm might reverse, and don't leave until you're sure it's right (Set it for a couple minutes past your current time and see if it goes off, if not it is reversed). Maybe the battery has to be put in and taken out and put in again to set it right. I don't know but twice I had that problem when I had a new battery put in. I love this watch though. Great price too. Highly recommended!
I absolutely hate this printer. I set it up and it worked fine. I have had it for 6 months. About once every 2 or 3 weeks this machine suddenly reads "No Paper" though there is paper in it and it is not jammed. There is a plastic clicking sound about 6 times in a row then the red light. If I power it down, then back up, stick my hand in the tray and scream curse words it might start working eventually. So far the shaking the printer, turning it off, sticking my hand in the tray and clicking things around while screaming expletives has worked, but yesterday it stopped working and none of this seems to help.Not enough of a problem for you? It curls the pages as I print them so that any document more than 4 pages long gets jammed if you do not pull the pages out and babysit it.Grossly overpriced for such a crappy mess. I'm uninstalling this and putting my HP printer back. BROTHER SUCKS!
This Webcam provides so many settings options for users. The video is very clear. However, the webcam is little hard to adjust left/right, and the stand is not comparable for CRT monitors.
I've had these for a little over a month. They're solid. They work. People can hear me clearly. I can hear them. You can't go wrong for ten dollars.I treat them like crap and they keep working. 'Nuff said.
Never got it to work. I spent 1 hour on my own trying and an additional 45 minutes with tech support. Nothing. Sent it back for refund.
Although this is and old model Nikon the D1H has been around for some time and there are many reviews on it but I thought that being old someone might like a look at it from 2012. I picked up a used D1H last year I thought that at the price I paid (200) it would be worth having around to play with after all its only 2.75 Meg pix how good could it be??? After a little getting to know you kind of thing I had the chance to shoot up in Yellowstone, as the only real long zoom lens that I had was a Tokina (it went out to 300mm) I took the D1H along with my trusted Olympus E300. Well after about 200 shots almost all on the Nikon D1H I have to say I am more than pleased. I never had to change batteries and it was just plain fast to use it didn't matter if I were shooting waterfalls or running after bear I got the shot. Its like having and old friend you just know what it is going to do without a lot of effort. Post processing the results followed my usual routine first I used Photozoom to bring all the photos to what I consider a usable size then I went through and removed those that I screwed up (yup hate to admit it but I do still make screw ups). Then the best of the bunch (a lot) were printed to 13X19 inches yes you are reading that right 2.75 MP's printed to 13X19 inches are they as good as a print made from a D3 or Olympus E620 most likely not. Are they good enough to hang on my wall absolutely. For those that must have the very best in resolution there are many other cameras but I find this old camera is just there when I need it and it is fast, fast did I say fast?? well yes it is.
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.
This player does it all. I can hook my external drive to it and play movies all day long. Live streaming wiht WIFI adapter.
A Panasonic headphone for $5? This is a very good headphone for the money. If you have Amazon Prime, the shipping is free and it is delivered to you in two days.It is usable even if your iPod Touch (2G and 3G) has a protective case on it.I like the 90-degree headphone plug that makes it less likely to break.The headband is adjustable, and its bass performance is quite good, considering its price.
I bought this lens cap to replace a lost original cap. It fits like and looks exactly like the cap that originally came with the lens, which is exactly what I wanted.
pros: value, ID tags cons: 200 song limit, skips or turns off randomly tip: to play albums, save songs as &quot;track number - song title&quot; in a directory with &quot;artist name - album name&quot;. Press 'play' on unit, then 'stop' when first song starts to play. then press 'display' button, then 'skip +' button. this will browse thru each album(directory) on your CD. when you get to the one you want, press 'play'
There is no digital tuner built in like Amazon says. I did my research before I bought this and knew it didn't have it before I spent the money because the price was about $100 less than Best Buy or Circuit City. The TV is nice looking. I also have the 32" in my living room. That one has the digital tuner built-in.
This stand is awesome when you're using a laptop on a desk. Just place the laptop on the stand, connect an external keyboard & mouse, and you're all set. Much better than sitting at your desk hunched over because the laptop's display is so low.I use it with my 15-inch MacBook Pro, and the stand is clearly designed to match the look & feel of the MBP. They're a perfect fit.Build quality is great and the stand seems very sturdy.
The Case Logic Camera Holster is large for the Fujifilm camera I bought. For now I added a plastic air-filled pillow to cushion the camera but am sure the bag will fill up with accessories. Outer bags are great for mini-USB to USB cable, and extra batteries.
Other than a slight whine this transmitter works wonderfully. We have been using it for 4 months now and everything still functions perfectly.
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.
Product came in as describe. Super clear picture quality as it's supposed to be as Monster Cable brand.
I replaced my Epson 800 with the 960 in July 2003 because of it's ability to print on inkjet printable CD's. Now that the blanks with white printable tops are more readily available I finally got around to trying this feature last night and ended up over an hour on the phone with Epson Tech Support after reading everything on their web site. First off when looking at their contact list, every printer EXCEPT the 960 is listed so I called the number for the 860 model. The directions in the manual and in the print kit and online are less than clear and the tech agreed with me on this point. We found my screen and his for PROPERTIES didn't match so first thing we had to do was update to the latest driver rather than the one that came with the printer. We finally got it to work and it centered the image on the disc perfectly. However the colors did not match. We tried a few settings and never got a match from what was on screen from a scanned picture. Now I'm hoping the new driver didn't mess up the color when printing on glossy paper, etc. because before updating the driver it was perfect and beautiful. I love this printer. It's fast & quiet and produces (or did) geat pictures. I'm less than satisfied with the CD printing. If anyone has good tips on this, email me at larrytuc@hotmail.comUpdate on 1/26/2006 - Now that I have used this printer for over a year and software manufactures like Roxio incorporate the CD label printing in their software, I get excellant results when printing on CD's. Much much better than paper labels and the results look very professional.
I ordered two iPAQ rx5915 Travel Companions, one for me, and one for my boss. We both travel extensively. This unit is the most useful device I have ever had. My boss agrees...he's nuts about it too. The integrated Tom Tom GPS works right out of the box. We don't pay the premium for Hertz NeverLost GPS units in our rental cars anymore. The software that comes with the rx5915 Travel Companion works great too. Both of us are synchronizing with Microsoft Outlook, and we are using many, many other useful features. I wish I had benefited from a unit like this years ago.
I think this camera is definitely worth the money. It takes great pictures and has so many features. I also find it very easy to use. Five stars!
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.
The clock was in use for 33 days and then it died. The display output dimmed and the radio and light functions all stopped working.I have a Sony clock radio from the 70's that still works. I'm sorry to see the quality tail off like this.
this laptop lock is so poorly made, it cannot be used. it did not fit into 2 laptops that i tried it on, and actually produced a metal splinter in my friend's thumb. this should not be sold on amazon. completely terrible.
I bought a Toshiba Satellite A-15 to go to college. I was great for about a year and half. Last spring it overheated so much that it cracked the modem disc in half. Ever since last spring it has overheated at least once a week. I haven't been able to run virus scans because this would cause the computer to shut down. Therefore about 2 weeks ago I had enough viruses and spyware so that I could not use my computer. I took it to the shop and got the viruses and stuff removed. The shop researched the overheating problem and said that their is a class action suit on the model. I called Toshiba the next day and they said that their is no such problem. Does anybody know whether this is true or not? Because I have now taken it to a Toshiba authorized shop to get the overheated fixed.
i bought this for my son, his school ask for headphones and he told me that one i bought last year were too heavy, so i saw this in amazon, and was a good choice, they are lightweght, good size for adults and even for kids and excellent quality.i recommend this product to parents that need to buy for their kids.
Fast delivery. Quality product. Purchased new computer monitor that could utilize the DVI capability of my CPU. Amazing difference! This cable @ Best Buy was $30! With Prime, it was to my door in less than two days. Would do business with this company again.
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!
It's Cat6 cable. It works as it's supposed to. The 4 pairs are separated by a plastic sheath the length of the cable to help minimize crosstalk vs Cat5 which has no sheath.
Very good quality case. I like the detachable belt loop, which makes the case easy to remove from your belt. The case is well padded to protect the camera in a fall, etc.
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.
Eats batteries and stopped working altogether after only a couple months ... would never buy again.
More than lived up to my expections. Easy to use, easy to understand.
(note: I've had mine for about a month now.)Everyone is reading the below review (incl. my friends) and thinks this is in a plastic shell- so they are not buying it because of that. However, it is actually thin, buffed steel (hence the amazingly durable plastic comment.) Look at the edges, where the speakers open up, and where it folds over. Even take a knife and cut into it!What I like:-Traveling (and charging) with the standard miniusb cable.-Great as an mp3 player (use aeroplayer)-I downloaded updated high-res, color versions of my old software and it's wonderfully easy on my eyes.-The photo album is great, I put 500+ pictures on their to show off :)-Came with tons of useful software-Fold-over flap is elegant and protects it well (esp. since I keep it in my back pocket, sit on it even- without problems.) That's the main reason I bought this instead of the other choices actually :p-Has enough memory that I stored ALL of my apps, dictionaries, and databases on the internal memory.. even avantgo (which I adore.)
I bought this bag as a Christmas present for my daughter. She had purchased a camera off Craig's List that did not come with a bag. It was a perfect! She had room for all the extra lenses and can store her digital camera cord. She liked it very much! I was worried that the size would not work but it was fine. The bag is well made and my daughter said the strap was very comfortable.I fyou need a good bad- you can't buy a better one for this price.
While it may be a good idea it will not work with Windows 2000. I called tech support and they were no help either, matter or fact they could not even ask questions to the people who really made the device ( KYE Genius ) so I am going to write my own drivers.
I could never use the Microsoft Natural Keyboards, the ones with the big ugly split, which felt anything but natural to me. But I tried out the Microsoft Comfort Curve keyboards, which curve but are pretty flat, and liked them. Then I tried this one and liked it even more. After using it for about three weeks I want to buy another one for my office at work.Some of the Comfort Curve keyboards are just too thin; their key travel is so short it's like your fingers are walking on concrete. But the key travel on this one is very very nice. Also, many of the other Microsoft keyboards have an usuable layout of the Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down keys. This one has the classic, correct, layout. The wrist rest is also surprisingly comfotable. Microsoft really did a great job on this one!Some minor negatives: 1) It's usb only, and won't work with a USB-to-PS2 adaptor.2) The program that allows you to program the extra multimedia keys isn't particularly flexible.3) The function keys have the keyname (F1, F2, etc.,) on the front, where it's hard to read of the lighting isn't good.UPDATE August 2012: Five years later this keyboard is still going strong. I'm a programmer and am on the keyboard either at the office or at home every day for hours on end. I guess I'd been taking the keyboard for granted, but last week I traveled to a different office to do some work, and they didn't have this keyboard. I really missed it, and just sent in a request to get one purchased for the other office before I go there again.
The toshiba e740 has a lot of goodies in it: CF slot, SD slot, integrated WiFi, xscale processor with 400 mhz.However, the existing ROM has a lot of bugs ... too many. One would expect that with so many bugs, Toshiba's technical support would act promptly in fixing them - your in for a surprise. To summarize Toshiba's technical support team in one or two word: Slow ans Incompetent!Their typical answers to problems are (in no particular order):1. We didn't know that...2. It must be the 3rd party software's fault ...3. We don't have an answer ..... yetThe toshiba e740 was not designed for usage with its existing pocketpc 2002 operating system, because of its xscale processor. In order to take advantage of xscale speed, it requires the latest operating system, pocketpc 2003. Toshiba has indicated that they will not be releasing an upgrade for the operating system.So, not only their tech support is subpar, also their commitment to ongoing support and upgrades. My advise ..... go with a different brand (like HP's Ipaq ... which has great and prompt tech support.)
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
The fact that this radio be digital was essential to me for clear station selection. The size and operation is simple, compact, light, with on/off and volume. It is easy to use. However, reception is poor. One station fades into another over 5 or 6 frequencies. Sound and volume fade in and out continuously. I bought this to hear NPR on my morning walks. It is frustrating to lose words and whole phrases and sentences, and the sense of the topic under discussion. I guess it is better than nothing. It is the first pocket radio I have ever bought. Are they all this bad? I wish I could actually hear what I am listening to without missing patches. Its not anything close to what I expected for $40.00.
I paid for 1-3 day shipping. It's been 7 days and I'm still waiting and I have no way to track the item
This is a pretty good item. It seems to be sturdy and well made. Like it so far
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.
I bought these as a gift for a loved one. Her report is that she loved them, so I bought myself a pair. I already own the Sure EC5 ear phones and was skeptical, but these over the ear headphones are the best I have ever had. I have owned the extra high end Sony monitor headphones as well as the uber expensive "imports" and these are by far the best...for MY ears. Hearing aids? Who needs them! ;-)
I love the size and potiential of this camera. The fact that I could use my old lens was what caused me to only look at Canon Cameras.PROBLEM: White Balance was way off. When I took pictures, the blues did not come through. For example, I took one picture of a fortress in Corfu, Greece that had a background of a blue sky with a few white clouds with the new Canon XT and my wife's $300 5mp Sony. The Sony showed blue skies and white clouds and the Canon showed all grey skies. No distinction between the clouds and the sky. I shoot this in the automatic (green square) mode.I worked with the professional photogragher on our cruise ship and he agreed there was a problem. I returned the camera and obtained a refund. I was disappointed. One final comment: I am not a professional photographer so this could be pilot error!
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.
mStand Laptop StandI have two laptops on my desk; a micro laptop with large display and a second larger laptop. Using this combination to improve my productivity, I was feeling cramped with the second laptop, which was also too low. I tried many variations to improve comfort (most cheap) and finally searched a little bit. Upon finding the mStand, I took a leap of faith considering the price&#8230;.and have no regret. Though a laptop stand may seem a simple item, a good one weighs more in the balance than a cheap alternative.RELIABILITIY OF DESCRIPTION ON AMAZON: Right on.PRICE: Not cheap, but worth it.DELIVERY: On time as projectedPACKAGING: Very good. Clean, crisp, solid.DOCUMENTATION: Simple, for a simple/easy to use productEASE OF CONFIGURATION/SET-UP/ASSEMBLY: None required.KEY FEATURE (for me): Simplicity and designSTURDINESS: Very solid product. Currently holds a fairly large HP laptop.DESIGN: Elegant, efficient. Angle provide good range for adjust the display. There is plenty of clearance to slide the keyboard underneath and there are no needless pieces sticking out. Footprint is just right. Place to pass cables and room for air to circulate properlyOVERALL SATISFACTION: Extremely high. For a laptop stand, I neverRECOMMENDED: If you need a laptop stand for your desk&#8230;.I fully recommend.
I ordered this item for my camera as a back up,because we take a lot pictures in this household,and also for a great price.Thanks for a wonderful item,now I can take as many pictures as I want.
I just recently decided to spend the extra money and get around the ear headphones. I have been let down every time with every earbud that I could find. None would ever fit in my ear and the ones I managed to squeeze in would start to hurt after a few minutes. This set of headphones has fantastic sound quality. I can hear light background sounds that I never heard before. Another big quality they have is comfort. They are so soft and light, I forget I am wearing them. I recommend these to anyone who doesnt mind spending $140.
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.
A must have if you plan to use your digital camera a lot. I've used these rechargeable batteries for a long time with very good results and they provide good value also compared to having to purchase alkaline batteries all the time.
Purchased this printer about a year ago for my girlfriend. She is a nursing student who is required to print out several hundered pages each semester for class. Our Lexmark all-in-one was not holding up to this task, so I bought this laser printer. It is PERFECT for those that print a lot! The paper tray holds a lot and the toner lasts a LONG time... We made it 9-months on the starter cartridge! When deciding on which brand & model, I reviewed the cost of replacement toners & drums. This printer was the cheapest to maintain (if you use the E-*** place for replacements). Also, with the network feature, we have it plugged in to our router and can print from any computer on our network which is a nice bonus!
This access point fits nicely on my desk and provides a great coverage area in my home. The price is right, the company is reputable, and I end up victorious over my network. I can now wonder around the house with my laptop and still have an Internet connection thanks to my built in wireless in my laptop and this D-Link device.
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.
I have a couple of over-the-ear noise cancelling phones, however the in-ear (earbuds) concept made a lot of sense to me. The design should have had the advantage of a partial earplug along with a very close location for noise sampling which could be applied to the noise cancelling technology.Philips managed to miss on all cylinders. The internal circuitry is noisy, adding a noticable hiss to the material, while the noise cancelling circuitry is ineffective. The end product is a pair of mediocre earbuds that add white noise to your listening material. Pointless and overpriced.
I purchased this player because of the CNET review. This is an amazing device. I'm so impressed. It has powerful sound effects and plays OGGs as well. The drag and drop function is really user friendly. I also like JetAudio software. This player is highly recommended!
I like this. It worked great and was so easy, even my parents could use it!
This product works alot better than a plug in usb transmitter. It tracks very smoothe and there is hardly any lag from mouse to screen. Bluetooth is the way to go.
this is my second set of Pentax binoculars.....in my opinion this model UCF 8x24 is superb in all respects.
I've been using these for several months now and they work great. I use them in a Canon digital camera that takes all 4 batteries at once. They last really well and unlike other NiMh batteries these really hold a charge a long time.Can't go wrong here.
Worked fine for a month or two. After a couple of months, had to jiggle in socket to get it to work. I now have to spin it back and forth and and jiggle it around in the socket for about five minutes to get it to work. Then it works itself loose after a couple minutes of driving. Pretty useless as a charger now.
I won't over hype these speakers as the greatest, but for what I paid for them they handle what I need. First lets talk about what is good. The price of this set will get any home theater going under 80 dollars, which is almost amazing. The sound is modestly good. The bad on the other hand can be over looked because of the price. The wire that does come with the speakers is so thin I wouldn't trust it as a pro for buying the speakers. These speakers offer virtually no bass response. I wouldn't recommend using them without a powered sub. When compared to higher priced speakers using the same equipment these speakers show there limitaions. The sound is almost harsh when compared to more expensive set of speakers. But you will probably only notice it if you hook up another set of speakers. For anyone who is building a home theater and it looking for a cheap way to get off the ground I can't imagine a better set of speakers for the price.
Instructions on the package are easy to understand and represent the product accurately. Easy to carry with you and very durable. Works great on the lenses and filters! Have not had it too long so not sure how long it will last but so for the price I paid this is a great tool to have in my bag so far.
This is an excellent point and shoot camera with many many features. Shooting is smooth and quick, and review and erase are very easy. Changing feature are also very simple. love this camera If there is a &quot;con&quot; is that it is slightly heavy and thick, but it has lots of features.
Set-up took about 30 minutes including hauling the empty box to the garage. (use an HDMI cable if you can) Picture is GREAT. I have Comcast so I had the current Motorola DVR with the HDMI connection and my account was HD enabled.Eagle Logistics (Amazon's freight company for out here (CA) did just fine. I tracked the shipment and called the local terminal to arrange delivery before they called me. be proactive.Good product, good delivery.
Received the Xmod Wireless Music System for Christmas and so far have been extremely pleased. Took me all of 10 minutes to setup and have iTunes computer on 2nd floor playing music on my stereo on the first floor. The transmitter connects to your computer via USB (no external power required - although you do have to hook up your computer speakers to the line out on the transmitter as the device effectively becomes the sound card on your computer unless you configure otherwise.) The receiver has connections for 1/8" male plug (female on the receiver) as well as male RCA (white and red cables - female on the receiver itself). Transmitter has both a USB input and RCA; as well as a line out to your external computer speakers.Only thing I had any difficulty with was getting the forward/back buttons on the receiver unit to work. To address, I reinstalled the Firmware from Creative's website (located under Downloads on the product page), restated my computer, and unplugged/plugged in the transitter again. This solved the problem.Good product, works as advertised, never opened the manual once to get this product up and running.
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.
I just replaced my wired network with this wireless n router and the results are fantastic. I have hooked up to 3 pcs, and 2 macbook pros. Setup was a breeze. and the internet connection is extremely fast. Range is also excellent. I definitely recommend this product !
Interesting. Some of the reviews I've read say that the remote is not included. Mine came with one. Anyway, I love this thing. I thought about getting a higher end model such as the Ihome9 or whatevers its called but settled with this one as [...] Plus, I didn't need an alarm clock with a lot of bells and whistles. The remote works great and will allow you to skip/replay tracks on your ipod (which is more than what another brands unit that I bought from Dillard's was able to do). I love how the sleep function has its own volume level that will not interfere with the desired volume you want to wake up to.I'm not too crazy about the buzz alarm setting which sounds like a digital wrist watch's alarm. It doesn't sound like it would wake me up, though I have not tried to wake up to this setting. Also the damn side ligths may be a tad too bright. Still, this is a great product and these complaints are not dealbreakers.
didnt work for connecting my laptop to my 32 inch tv, and there was some kind of buzzing on the tv, anyway it worked OK for my 19 inch monitor, but it still has some flaws with the monitor, had to buy a insulated grounded vga for the tv, that one works great. i still have to buy another vga cause this one sucks
I own a few different MP3 players and finally decide on the Zune because of the Microsoft name and the 30GB capacity, also because i have friends who swear by their Ipod's but I found them lacking to some degree. The Zune music service is great, loading music is fast, and video playback is stellar. Overall in my opinion an excellent product.
THIS ITEM WAS DESCRIBED PERFECTLY (though I would like to have enlarged the photograph of it) AND THE VALUE WAS AT LEAST 50% OFF.
Since there is not an adequate product description for this item, I figured I would save some people the cost and hassle of returning this item by quoting the package ( Which I did not open since I would not be able to return it if I did ). The package reads &quot;Video to USB for the Macintosh&quot; and the system requirements call for &quot;Apple iMac or Mac OS Clone&quot; I hope this helps. Since there was no information, I took the risk and I guess I got burned.
I use these mostly for listening to talks and movies in planes and car trips (as well as other noisy places). Although, alot of noise canceling is passive, I do notice a significant change when I turn on the active noise canceling. Normally, I would have the computer (when watching a talk) at full volume, with these headphones I listen at 55-70%. I have used them at the gym listening to music, they sound good (not excellent). If you are an audiophil you would want something better. For me (and my use) they work great. Specifically, that I can listen to my dvds and other videos on my computer and iphone while traveling without blasting the sound.
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.
I bought the Nikon 80 with the 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens for my daughter's college graduation gift. She loves it and has put it to very good use in only a week. The lens is perfect as a starter for this camera ("Awesome" to quote her). The professional photographers where she works were also impressed.Beware of some of the "deals" you see offered at online stores and auction sites. Research revealed the following problems:1. Online stores with very bad ratings - they try to shake you down for more money after the order is submitted.2. "Grey Market" cameras that were improperly imported and come with Japanese manuals.3. Kits that bundle non-Nikon lenses (Sigma, Tamron). These work but they are of lower quality and cost than the Nikon lenses.4. Kits that bundle Nikon lenses that are not the AF-S DX lenses designed especially by Nikon for their digital SLRs.After looking at the whole picture, Amazon with my Prime shipping was the best deal.Now my only problem is that I want one, too!
I have a document, encrypted with this product, and now I cannot decrypt it. I called Lexar, they said they'd email me software to fix the problem. How long with that take, I asked. Thirty minutes, I was told. It's 28 hours and counting now. I sent them an email, too. No response yet. Buy this product if you want to keep yourself from seeing your own documents! Good luckFollow-up: Lexar emailed a link to new software which remedied the problem, about 36 hours after they said they would. The problem appears to have been the user's (i.e., my) deletion of what appeared to be an empty folder labeled "vaults" that comes on the device.
Nice, small, light, cool, screen... oh yeah, and great sound too ;-D
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.
The recorder comes in handy when you go to meetings. It is lightweight and compact.
bought this for my sidekick lx 2009, still functions right and is great. get this or a 2 gb card ,for a similar price.
I love the software and the finished product looks great. I rated it down for user-friendliness. Memorex has the greatest helpline, though, if you get stuck. After talking to 4 people over 3 days, I finally got it right. The arrow for the feed into the printer is upside down (at least that's the way it is for my printer). I thought the jewel case backs lacked perforation and didn't understand why I'd need to use a paper cutter; but as it turned out, it was perfect when I turned the page around. The helpline folks helped me calibrate my printer. My design was off just a little--I needed to move it a few millimeters to the left and down. I recommend telephoning for help if you can't figure something out. They are very patient and very versed in the software. There is an extensive help menu, but I found that confusing.
this system is incredible. it will go as loud as you want it to and it will put out as much bass as you can handle...if you compare it other computer surround sound systems it, it reigns supreme. if you compare it to other home surround sound system it hold its own, but the only slight disadvantage when comparing it to home systems is that the sound separation is not quite up there with home systems but that understandble because it doesn't have a separately built receiver like a home system but thing system is well worth it.
Just received this item, and it's not as pictured: I was sent a solid-black unit that does not look like the photograph on the product page.I can't find any information on the product page that would have warned me I would be receiving a big black shelf unit instead of the wood-toned product I thought I bought.Not sure whether to return it or live with it ... or put it somewhere I don't have to look at.Disappointed buyer.
buy it with no question... it makes you hands free while you are on phone for long time.Recommended
I loved this item while it worked and had almost a year of good tuning and dvd play but one day the tv went black of course my receipt is more than faded and magnavox was no help
I bought this for using the MP3/car kit features on a 16 hour road trip. I was skeptical, particularly about skipping and the car kit's sound quality. Neither was a problem. Sound quality and volume on my home burned MP3 CDs were excellent using the car kit, and the unit never skipped once, despite potholes and bumps along I-95. I also loved the resume feature, with which the unit would pick up at the beginning of the last track played when turned on- very convenient w/169 tracks on a CD. My ONLY complaint with this product is that you cannot FF/search within MP3 tracks, but that's a small trade-off for such excellent performance at a bargain price. I highly recommend this player.
I love this camera. I have owned it now for a couple years and have found it easy to use. The only down sides are that the battery does not last as long as i would like but extra batteries are not that expensive and i wish that there was a light on it for when you plan on capturing tape in low light situations. otherwise i would definately recommend this item for every day use
It just works. smells troubles miles away. I am not a speeder and do not believe in worthy of extra 10 mph at 5 mpg cost. But those once in a while situations, this radar detector had saved my behind several times. Well worth the investment. Recommend having it professionally installed top of the windshield and power connection to the mirror as the danging power cord can be quite annoying.Hope that helped you make a deceision. Or BTW, before pulling the plug I drove 1000 miles with 3 RDs installed, 955, 995 and Passport 9500ix. 995 and 9500ix worned head to head, 955 was sometimes a bit behind.
The best memory flash available.easy to use and sync with your windows xp.
Good sound and, best of all, they don't fall out of my ears when I'm lying down. It's also a plus that it is super quick to figure out which 'bud' is left and which one is right, even in total darkness.They are a little prone to tangling; but that is normal (and I've definitely had worse, tangle-wise).
I've wanted one of these little drives for a long time. Now that I have one, I can't imagine how I lived without it.The package is one of those vacuum-sealed impossible-to-open packages that so many electronics products are using these days. Be careful opening it! There's a little CD in there that I didn't know about, and I almost scratched it with the knife I used to open the container.Inside the container, you'll find the USB drive, a lanyard, a USB extension cable, a fold-out manual in several languages, and a miniCD.I haven't measured it, but the extension cable is perhaps three feet long. It's plenty long enough to reach from the back of a tower on the floor to your desktop, if you're missing a front USB jack. I can't imagine wanting to wear the lanyard, but it's serviceable. The manual is enough to get the job done, including instructions for Win98*, Windows XP/2000, and even Linux instructions.The form factor for this device is wonderful. It's about three inches long, shaped somewhat like a giant pill. There is a loop on the lid for attaching to the lanyard or a keychain. I wouldn't recommend putting it on a keychain, though, since I would hate to lose the main part of the device if the lid came detatched. The small size of the device and the rounded corners make it perfect of a pocket, however. The lid fits snugly, with the slightest of a 'snap' into place. The body of the device has three little 'grip' dots for your thumb to help get a good hold while taking the lid off. The mechanics of the connector are very sound. The connector is partially held by the plastic, and nothing feels loose or disconnected.Usage is very easy. On Windows XP/2000 or Linux (assuming a standard install), no drivers are necessary. Windows 98 drivers are on the mini-CD. I've yet to use it on Linux, but I may later just for fun. Just plug the device into a computer, and it will be detected and intalled as a new drive letter. After that, it works like any other drive.I've tested it on two machines. One is a USB 1.1 machine, and the other is USB 2.0. It works equally well on both. The device doesn't seem to care at all whether you use the extension cable, a hub, or plug directly into one of the computer's USB jacks. I've only been transferring relatively small files, but the device seems to be very fast. There is a red LED under the translucent case that blinks to let you know when USB communication has been established, and blinks faster to indicate that data is being transfered.In addition to the Win98 drivers, the miniCD has utilities for setting up secure areas of the flash that cannot be accessed without a password. I haven't had need for this yet, but it's nice to know it's there.All in all, it's a great value. 32 MB is a respectable size - much more than floppies, and faster access, but too small to want to burn CDs for. Even rewritable CDs don't last long, and are hard to transport. And if you need more storage, larger sizes are available! This USB drive is a dream.
Don't expect a good signal if you have to go through a wall or if it's more than a few feet away. Probably better to just break down and hard wire it (unless static doesn't bother you).
This is a one of those stories about a product that won the battle but lost the war. The Jukebox 20 is a great device. OK construction, a little heavy for its size (not a shirt pocket unit) but it is about the best &quot;big bang for the buck&quot; storage device you can find. Sound quality is good to excellent depending upon the recording rate you select. Battery life is good. It can record directly from your CD player without having to fire up the PC. In this mode unless you sit there and intervene for each song you end up with the whole CD as one file...which is not a big problem and a resonable tradeoff. However you do not get automatic entry of title and name, you have to manually enter it.It is fairly simple to operate once you figure it out...once your blood pressure goes down from perhaps the worst manual to ever come with a slightly technical product. I consider myself to be above average in ability but this is the products great failure. I wonder how many returns merchants suffer because an otherwise happy customer could not figure out how to fully operate the darn thing. There is no excuse for this in todays world. I reject the &quot;French translation&quot; problem. Even in French this is a terrible manual.
My daughter wants a digital camera more than just about anything. She received this Disney Pix for Christmas. The camera is a complete disappointment. First of all we had to go to the support website to find out the software that comes with the camera does NOT work with Vista, and they tell you to download something else. I followed all the directions (I am very software-friendly and have lots of experience with software so I didn't think this would be a problem) and got the new software installed and everytime we try to download the pictures the software freezes and won't do anything at all. After several very frustrating attempts at getting this camera to work on my brand new computer system (including uninstalling and starting all over again), I am giving up and getting her a different camera altogether. If you're shopping for a child's camera, STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS ONE!!! I wish I'd had the luxury of reading the reviews on this one before she got it as a gift, but I had no idea anyone was planning on getting her one. Now after the hectic holiday, I don't even know who gave it to her, so I cannot ask for a gift receipt to return it!!Thanks Disney / Digital Blue for creating a situation of disappointment for a 6 year old and making lots of tears, not to mention alot of wasted time on my part. I will never buy another Digital Blue product.
Have used this for last couple of years without problems. Size, capacity, and speed have been significantly surpassed by the newer USB flash drives, however.
Mine arrived as scheduled, but the power would not turn on. I had it charged for over 8 hours, and I felt the Clie get warm (so the battery was charging). After letting it charge, it would not power on. I did soft and hard resets and called Sony Tech Support. It was good support 24/7, but the tech said that he'd "run across the problem before." - Seemed like he was understating the number of times this happened. My advice is that this is a great product, but I'm going to buy it at a local retailer to make sure this won't happen again. I read on cnet.com another person had the same problem with both of the S360's he bought.
I am not the photography end user of this product. I purchased as a gift. The photographer seemed pleased. Amazon handled my order with their usual proficiency.
I have used these speakers for over a year. It has great sound, however, it's given me more frustrating moments than I can count. If the wire is not correctly positioned, sound from the left speaker will not function. The subwoofer also disconnects at times. This can get incredibly annoying day after day. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and bought a new speaker set.
What a difference this tool makes in the kitchen. I had oine of the originals that finally gave up after 20 years. I do alot of fresh freeze vegetable from my garden and the time saved is fantastic. I recommend this to anone who psends time slicing and grating. So much easier to use and clean than any food processor.
Have had this camera for nearly a month now, and I have to say it is truly great for the following reasons:1. Small size. I'm [....] years old and it's still slighty "too" small (although that is not a problem because I still have no problem gripping it).2. Great for every situation. In the month I've had it, I've done everything from ISO 1600 to ISO 100, used and not used flash, telephoto lens action shots at the race track, wide angle abstract stills, manual & autofocus and it has still exceeded all my expectations.*I'd say I only have 2 very, very minor complaints:1. Slightly heavy (especially with telephoto lens). Now this may not be a problem for adults, but given this is the "kids" section I will say that it was a little heavy at first, but I got used to it in 2 or 3 days. If you absolutely can't stand slightly heavy cameras then you may want to settle for a point & shoot or a film SLR (my film SLR is slightly larger but definantly a lot more lightweight). Or you could get a tri-pod. Either way.2. The settings dial is a little TOO shiny. Yes, that doesn't sound like a problem and I didn't think it was either but a few days after recieving it I was out photographing in the backyard and the dial reflected the sunlight in a sort of intensified beam and shined directly into my eye (very bad eye pain for the next 20 minutes). My advice: Avoid looking at the settings dial directy on a sunny day.*Other than that, I would say if you're looking for a camera, I would very, very very higly recommend this one.WM
Purchased to install a new head unit in a 2001 Honda Odyssey EX with Navigation. Worked great! (although, as expected, it did not connect the nav audio output to the head unit)
Superb printer - just dont subscribe to the bundled software - example,I have been trying for weeks to get rid of vista print - it is just an endless source of junk emails.
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 is an awesome product, you will not find in any beauty supply store. My hair is thick and long, Conair Ceramic Ionic Hot Air Brush is strong & sturdy the brush snap ons will not come apart due to the turn & lock in mechanism. Love it!
Gives you much better sound quality and makes it easier to even the sound volumn of connected unit. Just what i needed for my upgrade.
The mouse connected to the integrated bluetooth on my R50p without a problem. I did not install the Logitech software. I have done some gaming and did not notice any lag. I have large hands and it is a little small, but I think I can get used to it.
I am a pretty typical computer user -- college student with working knowledge of a computer, but I don't do anything super-fancy with it. This USB 2.0 card was amazingly simple to install and works like a charm; I couldn't ask for a better product.
Hey this is a headset and it works, I have had no complaints from employees using it. Thank you amazon.
this product doesn't have a good quality. it won't charge nicely. you'll have to move the cord to a direction to let it charge. i wouldn't recommend this product to others. i think it's kind of a waste of money. overall, fast shipping.
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.
I've tried to use this with 3 different laptops. It only worked with 1 of them. I have 2 Lenovo's that it would cause the Blue Screen of Death every time I would plug it in. It worked on an MSI laptop. Don't take a chance on this one.
We've bought two. Need a third! The item arrived quickly and had no issues with the purchase. I would recommend this to any needing a basic stand.
What a piece of crap. Waited a week to get this product. I have a strong grip, but had to some pliers to force a few drops out of the container. Then I put the cassette in and it got stuck. It took me 4 minutes to get it out. Tried it again and it got stuck again. I thought I broke the drive, but I tried a tape and it worked.Don't waste your time on this product!
I already have a 30GB apple Ipod when I received this as a gift and I am pleasently surprised at how well it works. The only advantage which the Ipod has is that it is physically smaller (although not lighter), but the user interface of the zune is significantly better with the large font much easier to read. The use of the more normal (i.e. not clickwheel) controls giving better control than the Ipod. I say this after having use an Ipod for almost four years and the zune for about 4 days. I was surprised that microsoft paid as much attention as it did when you switch between different menus. The transitions are done well, and the structure is intuitive. I had no problems in loading up the zune software with vista home premium and found it to be just as useable and easy to use as itunes with an ipod (which I run on a seperate mac.) I am not sure what the problems other people have seen as none existed when I ran and synched my zune for the first time. I am now quite happy to give my old Ipod to my wife and use a better product.
After battling for weeks with Linksys technical support and using a beta firmware 2.3r63 (which is not available at Linksys.com- you must request it from Tech Support)the following issues exist with this product:Support for Read/write on NTFS partitions for HDD less than 300GB only. I know this to be true because although the config utility can 'see' my LaCie 1TB Biggerdisk drive and all of its contents, WinXP will not map to the drive through the NSLU2.It will however, see & map my 300GB Maxtor drive that was previously formatted as NTFS despite the fact that Linksys states that this unit WILL NOT support drives over 250GB in capacity. Even if you have a drive that is 250GB formatted as NTFS, you cannot add a second drive! You can use a thumbdrive (using their mapping software utility) but not a second disk.If you don't update to a newer version of firmware, the unit will force you to format your drives to their EXT3 format. If you ever choose to use the drive elsewhere, WinXP CANNOT see this partition/format or the files that exist within.The read/writes are terribly s l o w and do not provide USB 2.0 speeds despite the fact that you are attached via ethernet.The reason I even found this product was during a search for my 1TB LaCie drive and it was an add-on suggested purchase, so I will be holding Amazon.com accountable for the full-refund.FYI- the similar D-Link device only supports FAT/FAT32 partitions, so as of this writing no product exists that will do what I need it to do.
The best scanners cost an arm and a leg, but this one has the features of some top quality scanners but is priced affordably. I've owned several different scanners over the years and have found that few come even close to being as good as this one.
i bought it used a couple days ago and just received it. let me tell you its better than most. first of all its Logitech. that says alot. also its clip is very unique. can be put on laptops, pcs, even end of tables or anything where it holds at an angle.
(Length of ownership two months) (15-inch Macbook Pro)Ease of use : 5 of 5 , From my bed to the desk to the kitchen, this lightweight stand is painless to transport through my house.Laptop grip : 5 of 5 , Six rubber tabs & and small lip hold your laptop in place. When I try sliding my macbook pro off I find it reassuringly secure. To prevent the stand itself from sliding, four more tabs are used on the base.Airflow : 5 of 5 , (Macbook Pro) On a macbook pro, there are vents in place under the laptop display that provide airflow. Blocking these vent's can lead to overheating problems. The mStand provides elevation without obstruction (as opposed to, say, perching your laptop on a pillow or two).Peripheral/Port access : As the image shoes, all USB ports/etc. are wide open. I can attach my charger, keyboard and external drive (placed under the laptop on the mStand's base) without a problem.Reservations : I love this product two months in. In the future I may run into problems with the tabs' grip wearing off. If anything comes up I'll update this review accordingly, but I'm already tempted to buy a second mStand just to have it (for my own use or my kids).
This is a 'must have' software if you hike, bike and recreate outdoors. The software interface takes a bit of getting use to, but once mastered it provides simple navigation and a lot of information. I do a lot of mountain biking in Northern California and this software lets you 'preview' a trail by mapping it (you draw a line on the trail) and the software then calculates distance travelled and the cumulative vertical ascent. This is very helpful in determining how long a ride will take, and how much physical exertion will be required. It also helps you to track your condition level - as you get in better shape you will be able to do more vertical in less time ...Once you have created a route you can send it (via e-mail) to friends, or post it on the Topo website to share with others. Other neat features are a 3 dimensional viewing package (sold separately fo $20) and the ablity to send waypoints to handheld GPS units.There really aren't any 'cons' to the software. Some things you should be aware of though are that Garmin (maker of many handheld GPS units) promotes its own topographical software. This is a pain because Garmin only allows you to send waypoints form the 'Topo' software and you can't upload the detailed maps into the handheld GPS unit. I own an Extrex Vista and the inability to load maps without buying the Garmin software is an irratant. The only other comment is that some of the maps in the software are dated so they don't always show the latest information in terms of roads and buildings. This you just get used to. Similar to other posts - When hiking or biking in remote areas don't rely on a handheld GPS exclusively, bring a printed map, and have some familiarity with a compass and know generally the area into which you are going - also let other people know where you are going (send an e-mail of your route ...). This is common sense that will save a lot of headache.Overall this software is 'a good thing' and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy spending time outside, and it is particularly good for the mountain biking community.
These are good earphones, with full, quality sound throughout the spectrum: bass is robust, and the treble, though lacking slightly, is more than acceptable. They are comfortable even for several hours, and stay in place regardless of your activity. This level of comfort, stability, and quality sound with a price below 30 dollars combines to produce an excellent value. I'm very satisfied with this purchase.Addendum: After 9 months of hard use, constant travel, careless handling, and regular excercise, the only problem I've encountered is a tendancy for the ear cushions to pop off when they're at the bottom of the gym bag: be careful or you can lose them. Otherwise no problems with damage or breakdowns (I have not been easy on them at all) nor have I experienced any problems with sound quality, even on my old Apple 20 GB iPod M8741LL/A (2nd Generation). They also work well with the XtremeMac(XTM-IPS-SPW-10)Sportwrap for iPod.Several options for storing earphones exist, try theSumajin Smartwraps Earphone Cord Manager, another option is the Audio Outfitters EARPOD Earbud Storage Case.2nd Addendum: August 11, 2011; The first set of these earphones I reviewed lasted just over two years, until I fell asleep with them on and somehow pulled the cord out of one of the earbuds. I just destroyed my second pair of these earphones (purchased in 2008) the same way, in exactly the same manner, after nearly three years of hard use (including accidentally ripping them out of my ears several times while running.)Luckily I have a spare pair of SX50s handy in black; however, I recently tried theEzgear Ultraears SX70 Earphones Blackand the sound quality was so superior to the SX50 (and the price was so low) that I will be buying the SX70 from now on -- if they hold up as well as the SX50s.
This lense is a great value. The size is perfect and the picture quality was good. I am not a pro and this is my first DSLR camera. I used it with my Nikon D50 and didn't have any problems with it. I bought it mainly, because I didn't want to spend $650 on a Nikon lense and was tired of carrying multiple lenses when on vacation. I used to carry a 28-80 and a 70 - 300 lense that came with the kit I bought at Costco. I then later tried to save money and bought the Nikon 55-200 VR, however realized I needed the wide angles for scenic shots. Overall I am happy with this lense.
Brainless setup in Win and Linux, great output, always available from all over the house (and I print from Acrobat Reader almost every week with no problems). My second Brother laser, and I used to sell their dot matrix printers as a dealer and they all chug along for a great price. Some things just do seem to work.
I just got my Flash Trax XT today and was shocked to discover that it won't read Sony Memory Sticks. I tried to see if they have an adapter so that the reader will read my memory sticks but none is available. I can't understand why it does not support one of the most widely used memory cards in the world. Or at the very least have and adapter at a reasonable price that I can buy. Why was the fact that memory sticks don't work in this device not made clear in the buying information. The player looks like it is a very nice unit but I'll never know..........
It looks cool and the sound is just fine. A nice headphone with an affordable price.
Sturdy, clear, high quality glass. Not cheap, but worth the price. I finally figured it out: there's no point in having expensive lenses covered with cheap glass filters, so I spent the extra money and I'm very glad I did.
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!
..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!
After installing this antenna, I found it to be no better than the generic $3.00 ribbon dipole antenna I already had. Obviously, this was a disappointment.Good points about this antenna:* Antenna has the "cable TV" style of connector, making hookup easy. If the older "spade lugs" style is required for your radio, it includes a converter.* Attractive thick white plastic, blends easily against an office wall.* Thicker metal inside the antenna, smooth plastic coating, it feels very well made.Bad points about this antenna:* It's SMALLER than it looks! My generic dipole was about double the size of it. Smaller surface area means worse reception.* Difficult to anchor the ends of the antenna to a wall, forming the "T" shape. The only provided hole on each side is very small for its height, making it nearly impossible to push a pin or nail through without damaging the antenna. This is unlike the generic ribbon dipole, where the center of the ribbon is thin transparent plastic that's easy and harmless to punch a hole through.* Worst of all, the reception is no better than what you get for a common $3.00 dipole.This antenna is a disappointment, and I expected better from C. Crane.About the only time I'd recommend this antenna is if looks matter, and you're limited to a small space (perhaps an office cubicle wall). Because of its smaller size, it would blend in nicely.
The keyboard is a &quot;soft touch&quot; with more buttons than it takes to launch an ICBM. They are easy to program and the KB sits well in the lap, too.The mouse is a little on the heavy side (batteries) but you get used to it quickly. It glides smoothly and all of the buttons click sharply and are easy to program. I like the Web Wheel feature so far.Overall, a very good quality package. It's great not having all of those cords in the way.
We are extremely pleased with this TV. The color is wonderful, the sound is wonderful. The only thing I don't really care for is the remote, but as we build our home theater, that will be replaced anyway.Amazon's shipping was also great. The shipping company was very professional and called us when they were on their way so we could meet them there and not have to take an afternoon off of work. They set it up for us, and provided an 800 number for us to call with any comments or complaints.If I could give this TV and the Amazon service 10 stars, I would.
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 only got 4 usable protectors out of this. The other 8 are too small for a IIIxe.This does NOT have a 12 month supply for a Palm III. It has a 4 month supply for 3 different units (including a CE machine).
Works like a charm transmitting my satellite signal to an outdoor tv. Came with a remote control adapter that allows me to use the satellite remote on the second tv when I'm watching that. Only downside is it does not transmit HD signals (I think).
Arrived on time, exactly as described, packaged well, no complaints. Made by Monster, so it's no surprise that it's well made and feels durable. And this little guy is handy! The tiny 6" (approx, I didn't measure) footprint makes it easy to throw in your carry-on, laptop case, backpack, or even jacket pocket, and in today's electronic device world everybody in the Fam has something(s) to plug in. No more hunting for sockets, unplugging lamps, and rearranging furniture for me!
Problems:* the lens extends when you turn the camera on, this is a problem when the lens cap is on because the motor will grind.* flash went out temporarily and began to work againStrenghts:* excellent otherwise
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.
I use it for my ipod video and my brother's ipod nano, very handy, great for traveling.
This is a hard cheap polycarbonate that cracks easily and doesn't fit correctly. The only thing it has going for it is that it is orange. Get the Incase instead, it lets you have access to the battery check button on the bottom, has more ventilation holes on the bottom, a nice non slip feel, and it is flexible and more durable, and it fits. Just wish it came in more colors.
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.
If I'm to review this based from its price, this is absolutely the best there is!I've been keeping an eye on this one since it was released, so far this are the complaints I've read from other forums:- Short Battery life. (Actually 1 hour's not bad)- Lousy still images. (If you want good stills, buy a digicam instead)- Motor noise. (It's tolerable for me cause it's not that loud)- Zoom glitch. (There's this one guy who complains that his camcorder zooms automatically when switched on, probably busted huh? Well something like that happened to mine as well. I was taking a video, my fingers were not touching any of the zoom buttons, when suddenly it zoomed-in by itself. I'm not sure if this is a glitch or just an isolated case, but I'll post it here just in case someone else experienced this.)Everything else are great. In fact it's more than I expected for the price.*EXTRA*Here are some tips when buying accesories for this camcorder.- Do not bother buying a SD or MMC card. Videos are great but the stills are lousy you'll only end up deleting those.- Buy a spare battery. The battery that comes with the camcorder will only last up to an hour.- Buy an external microphone and use it as much as you can. There's a jack available for it so why not use it. Besides the motor noise can get irritating for some.- Firewire cables are not included. If you're planning to capture your videos to your PC, then you'll need this.- Shoulder or neck strap, you don't want to hold your camcorder all the time, right? I bought a carrying case instead.- Lastly, tapes! But you knew that already.
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 have been looking for a WiFi finder for a little while. I did not want to have a big bulky one. Keep this one handy, attached to my computer pack back to easy accessibility . I have read other reviews about this so finally decided to get it. It beats lugging out the computer to find if you have a good signal. Now this does not tell you if the signal in secured or not. It will tell you if you have a good strength though.
This GPS was quite easy to use. Setting up an "Itinerary" took some time. When navigating using the established itinerary, I found the unit constantly calling my attention to a right or left turn at locations I did not want and had not programmed. I don't understand why the unit did that. Perhaps when I contact the manufacturer he will be able to explain the problem or rectify it.
I have Vista and this item didn't work with it. I would always get Device has been disabled error. Returned the item.
My daughter is very happy with her "new" ipod. The vendor was very helpful, and even included a wall charger for no extra cost.
Those who have become addicted to the antics and wry humor of Bujold's Miles Vorkosigan series will be somewhat surprised by this book, but not disappointed. As her second entry into the world of fantasy, she shows in this book the same talent, dedication to detail, and adherence to the strictures of good writing applicable to the chosen genre as she does in her science fiction works.Typical of many fantasy works, the imagined world is one of a feudal society, with technology appropriate to the Middle Ages, and deals almost entirely with the trials and tribulations of its aristocracy. But odd sidelights are shown on the working class folks, as we learn the details Lupe dy Cazaril experiences. A minor lord who was betrayed into slavery, we open the book with Caz, now a physically broken man, penniless, walks back to the only place he can think of that might offer him at least some sort of job, the castle at Valenda. Fate here is a little kinder, as he is given the job of tutor to royesse Iselle, sister to the heir of Chalion, and her lady in waiting Betriz, a job well suited to his current physical condition, requiring only quick wits and getting his charges to respect him. But this post leads Caz into the deep waters of court intrigue when the two girls and the fourteen-year old heir are called to the royal court of Cardegoss.For the first 150 pages, there is very little magic, nothing to separate this world from the mundane, except one instance of `death magic', an item that is attempted only rarely, as, when successful, it invariably kills the practitioner as well as the desired target. But when Iselle is promised to Dondo, brother of the Lord Chancellor, whom she decidedly despises, Caz attempts this magic himself, as the only way he sees to protect her. The fallout from this forms the main basis of the plot, complete with mystery, action, and an unraveling of a curse that exposes the much nearer relationship of the gods of this world to its inhabitants than is seen in our world. The invented religion shown here is one of the main points of departure from our own, and is inventive, believable, and inextricably tied to the plot action.Caz is a true man of honor, as we are shown in incident after incident. This is one of the appeals of most fantasy works, as heroes are common coin, not relegated to the trashbin of other literary forms, and makes for interesting, uplifting reading. Iselle and Betriz are originally shown as typical teenage girls, flighty and irresponsible, but they show a sudden change to much more mature individuals after Iselle's bethrothal, a change I found a little difficult to believe due to its rapidity. But as adult characters they show steel, inventiveness, recognition of those true to them, characteristics of proper heroines. The minor characters are interesting and in many cases given a fair amount of development, leading to a very satisfactory intertwining of motivations, treachery, and incident. The romance that develops between Caz and Betritz is predictable, but well handled.Most of the humor that suffuses her Miles books is missing here, and perhaps this book would have been a little better if more of it had been present. But as it is this is a satisfying read, with characters you can empathize with, and just enough touch of different, of things not as they are in our world, to whet your appetite for more words about this world.Reviewed by Patrick Shepherd (hyperpat)
wasted my money. didn't fit my truck. i could have just flushed my money down the toilet. garbage. should have known better
It is perfect for everything that I need for my Zune, it holds the Zune, 2 pair of headphones, a car charger and the wall charger with no stress put on the item while closing it. If you use your Zune for traveling, this is the perfect bag, though it is more like a hard case, to keep everything together and handy.
Beautifully constructed ... looks like it could be an Apple product. It only has one function, a stand for your laptop and it performs that function with my MBP perfectly.
I bought this for my seven year old daughter to play her iPod in her room. I have to say, I wasn't expecting too much at this price, but I was so EXTREMELY pleased that I bought two more of them right away! The bass is incredible sounding out of a little boombox, radio gets great reception, it has the built in digital clock, and AC adapter which was the deal maker (no way am I buying batteries!) We have a $100 model (different brand) and this little thing is just as good! It comes with probably six different adapters for different iPods.....and I read that it doesn't hold the newest nano's.....but looks to me like it might. The plug that goes into the ipod actually slides back and forth to adapt to the different models. Anyway..... I LOVE this product for the money....free shipping.... can't beat it! I'm buying them for gifts!!
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.
While I would always recommend a microfiber/lint free lens cleaning cloth as the first choice for cleaning lenses, the LensPEN is an excellent alternative.The soft cleaning pad is pre-coated with a "dry carbon compound" that removes dust from the lens surface. The other end of the then pen houses a soft, retractable brush that removes accumulated dust and dirt.Great for quick clean-ups when you don't want to break out the wipes.This would be a 5 star product if it included a cover for the brush end; although it's retractable, it can still be exposed to ambient dust and grit when retracted, and a cover could mitigate this.
My previous sub died, so I was in the market for something that would just add a little bottom without making the whole car bounce. I'm running a Dual 400w amp, so I figured I would try their sub too. The sub is mounted in a MDF box.I had the speaker within three days of placing the order, so that was great.I was a little concerned about the size of the magnet, which seemed much lighter than its predecessor. However, overall this sub seems to work as promised. It moves enough air to really get a good "thump" without being overbearing.There are probably better choices, but I know for sure there are much worse products out there. I just hope it lasts.
I actually can't rate this product because it only works with Ipods! Although the description didn't mention that! So Im stuck with it now!
I do a great deal of traveling by car. The Delorme Earthmate really helps me out. I just hook it up to my laptop and off I go. Because it works by satellite, you can always find what you're looking for in a hurry. For people that travel, or not, this is a great way to go. It is a wonderful product and I recommend it to all my friends. Its easy to install and easy to use.
I was really surprized at how big and heavy these speakers are. I thought they were going to be 5 1/8 inch tall. They are 10" H X 7 1/2" W and 7 1/2" D. Very sharp looking speakers that sound great. A great value that you really can't go wrong with this price.
I bought a DMR-EZ17 in 2007. It's been buggy (freezing up and needing a reset) even after I applied a firmware upgrade I got from Panasonic. If you're getting a signal over the air (antenna), weak signals cause it to lock up as well.Today it died with a U61 and U99 error. The drive no longer opens, the LCDs flicker, and disks don't play. Apparently, there is a problem with a power supply electrolytic capacitor on many of the Panasonic EZ and ES models. [...]
Okay, so you pick up the camera. The first thing you feel is the cheap plastic. We're not talking the same plastic most digital cameras are made of; this is CHEAP! Without batteries, it is by far the lightest digital camera I have ever held. That is already a turn off in my opinion. I doesn't look or feel, in any way, durable. I'm afraid of squeezing it too hard in the anticipation it will crack. Not good.It has the same amount of buttons and switches most point and shoot cameras possess, the power button, the shutter button, a menu button, etc. The one thing it does have that most don't is the turntable switch to choose different modes of shots, which is usually only found on SLRs. I don't know if Samsung thought this would be appealing to people. It certainly makes switching shots quicker, but it's not going to cancel out the horrible body.The startup time of the camera is quite fast with no welcome screen, so that's good. The first thing that I want to do is get in there and setup the size of the image. But, wait! It's nowhere to be found. 2816x2112 seems to be the only resolution this camera takes. But, I later discover that you have to press the trash can button to change image sizes. It's not in the menu where you would find it in most cameras.So, after I have the images fine tuned, I go to take a shot. I have a stuffed moose that sits on my desk and I use it as a prop for most of my photo taking lately. It seems no matter what setting I set it on, Portrait, Scene, Manual, ASR, Program, Auto, or Night Scene, this camera will NOT focus on the moose, no matter how far away from it I am (we're talking within 5 feet or so). Now, most of the other cameras I've tested will focus within 2 feet of the moose. This is rediculous.I take a picture of a different subject that the camera WILL focus on and wait for the Eye-Fi to upload it. IMMEDIATELY I notice noise in every shot. I thought this was just the jenky LCD screen that they used with the camera. Nope, it's the image itself. There is no reason why this camera should have so much noise.I'm done toying with this camera by now. There is nothing that is going to bring my rating above one star. NOTHING.I do not recommend this camera whatsoever. And the price that it is selling for? You have got to be kidding me. This is NOT a great camera for the price. If you gave this camera more than 2 stars, you have obviously never owned another digital camera before, or this is your second digital camera, with the preceding being manufactured in 1999. Horrid.
i love my new ipod. i've been using it nonstop for 3 weeks now although there are two flaws i have found. first of all, some mp3's seem to distort. at first i thought it was the shoddy headphones i was using, but in fact, the files themselves peak to high. this is not the case for all mp3s, just some of the mp3s i have made using the Musicmatch software (included with the ipod). i cannot tell if the ipod or the software is at fault although the mp3s sound fine playing on my pc. the other flaw is Musicmatch will organize your mp3 library differently than the ipod. the ipod is actually smart enough to know that "the beatles" should be filed under "B" whereas Musicmatch will file it under "T" (so i have more artists filed under "T" than any other letter). Sometimes i find multiple entries for the same artist on my ipod, when it's only listed once in Musicmatch. if you know what you are doing, you can fix the mp3 tags to remedy this problem, but whose grandma is going to be savvy enough to figure that out?other than the above minor gripes, the ipod it fantastic. the remote and the case are must have accessories, so at least get the 15 GB model (it will cost just as much to buy the 10GB model and those accessories separately). the interface is intuitive and easy to use and it looks like a million bucks. plus 50 cent has one in his "P.I.M.P." video. be like 50 cent and get one!
I upgrade my 64 mb card for this 128. Now my games run smooth with out much choopiness. Buy This Card! Easy to install. Call Of Duty Worked great with Card.
I love this TV... I heard that it had a great Consumer Report review so I bought one new from Amazon for $1300. I bought a 2nd one from Warehouse Deals, amazon's subsidiary at $866. The light color makes the room feel bigger and I like that the aspect ratio can be changed easily on the remote. Great TV!
[Disclaimer: I'm not a kid]First of all, I've only had the ipod Nano 2GB for only about two weeks, but I already can't imagine how I got through those "bored" or "waiting" moments before. Everyone used to say "How can you live without an ipod?" and I would just reply "It's a little pathetic if you can't go ONE day without your nano." But now I understand how useful this prodect really can be.Aesthetics: From what I've read here this generation is much, much better as far as durability goes;However, I chose to buy a silicone skin just in case..[I couldn't bare to see a scratch..]Interface: Very simple. Perhaps to simple for some, but I prefer this look. Just blue on white. Shows a little picture of the "album art" when you buy anything from iTunes.iTunes: I think this is actually the reason why the nano [Well, I guess an ipod in general] is great for first-time mp3 player owners. Yes, it may be a bit slow importing CDs, but it's very easy to do and understandable. Most first-time owners probably wouldn't have to deal much with converting files [etc.] because a lot of their music would either be imported or bought from the iTunes store. In this way, iTunes is beneficial to novice mp3 player users.Charging: The first time it took about 3 hours. I've seen a little bit of hostility over this fact, some say that the nano should come charged right out of the box, which would be nice, but is it really THAT much of an inconvience? Even to the point where it becomes a deal-breaker? I don't think so at all. After the first charge it takes about an hour to fully charge and the charge lasts maybe 10 hours [I'm not sure I've never run the battery dead] As long as you don't keep the backlight on for more than 5-10 seconds.Storage space: This, in my opinion, is one of the nano's only faults. Apple advertises this as "2 GB" when in reality it's about "1.78 GB" because they take up space for the interface.[etc.]Not a HUGE deal, but people should be aware of this, because for some people it matters.Earbuds: They're terrible. But what do you expect? No company is going to give you more than they have to. I found this a bit ironic since the whole point of having an ipod is to listen to music [you think they could give you decent quality earbuds] but oh well. Tip: Don't try to shove them in your ears. The first week I did that and my ears hurt very badly after about an hour. Put them in gently an they'll be much more agreeable.Click Wheel: Amazing. Makes life so much easier. No problems at all.Conclusion: Have a positive attitude and you'll probably discover that the ipod nano 2GB has many more pros than cons. Give it a chance. You won't be dissapointed.
Battery chargers have come a long way. I love it's sleek, cool design and the ease of insertion and removal of the batteries. I also like quick charge of five hours. The little charge light goes out when the batteries are charged and the unit shuts off. This is great but as per instructions, you don't want to store the batteries in the charger like this and remove them as soon as you are able. This unit also charges AAA.
I've had this battery for quite a while now and it's holding up very well.
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.
All and all, the performance is great, price is excellent and hook up unremarkable. Picture quality compares with that of more expensive units.The only improvement I could see is the need for a programmable universal remote.
The camera is very easy to use, everything is done automaticaly for you. Because all is automatic, the camera doesn't have manual setting you can play with. The only manual setting you can do are only white balance and exposure compensation, but I don't call it manual setting, but "helper" to trick the environtmental condition.Hence, this camera is:- Recommended for people who wants to take high quality picture instantly, without being troubled with any setting.- Not recommended for those who wants to do creative process, as they cannot play with exposure, ISO or shutter speed.The picture quality is averagely very good in day-outdoor, but not really good in the night or indoor because camera automaticaly set to high ISO in low light condition that makes picture grainy.The flash distance range is not far or strong, lower than average digicams in the class. Thus the flash is not really a complete help for low light condition (depend on severity). The Night Portrait assist mode is the solution for low light or night shot, but you need a tripod, otherwise the picture will be blured because the camera will capture light for 2-4 secs, shaking hands will drag the light.Pros:- Everything can be operated by only one hand, very compact and fit to hand grip perfectly.- Good quality picture in day outdoor- It's automatic function works well in supportive conditionCons:- Pictures are grainy in low light condition- No sound for movie- No manual setting- Poor flash- Batteries come in the box from Nikon are bad. Please use recognized rechargeable batteries brand instead.
There are plenty of better-written reviews discussing this, so I'll keep it short. These speakers have no mid range. I'm less disappointed in the speakers themselves than the fact that the market has been geared toward speakers with too much bass being considered a quality product.
****WARNING**** If you bought these before and they had the angled plug on them, be warned that the new version will NOT sound at all the way your old pair sounded.I have used the Plug for 4-5 years now, almost everyday while at work in carpentry. They are the best thing I have found for blocking out the external noise of my tools, and providing decent audio quality. I would go 6 - 10 months before I would get a new pair, normally due to cord failure, and because they are so cheap I really didn't mind getting a new pair.I just opened up a new pack this week, and noticed that there was a new straight plug instead of the angled plug I was used to seeing. After using them the first day, I could immediately notice a difference in the way they sounded. The bass was lacking, the mids were not there at all, and the highs were tinny and annoying. While the previous version did not have a perfect audio response, I rather came to enjoy the full sound they produced, and tweaked my EQ around the somewhat muddy mids. With the new version, I am unable to get a full sound that is pleasing to me. Turning the bass up and the treble down all the way helps, but I am not happy with the empty sound that comes out. It sounds like they changed the drivers, and the new packaging makes no real mention of any bass boost, which is what I believe the old packaging tried to sell them as, bass boosting earbuds.I plan to try to salvage the earbuds I just threw out, hopefully finding a replacement cord to attach to my old ear buds.
We had the previous version of the Garmin StreetPilot and loved that item, but this one is absolutely incredible. It is one of the best navigation systems that I have ever seen. The price was an amazement for what it is capable of doing. It is a million time better than the overpriced Magellan Navigation systems that all of my friends have. They paid a fortune for theirs and they don't do the job half as good as the Garmin StreetPilot c580. After they see what mine can do, they say they wish they would have know about the Garmin. They also say, can I have yours when you upgrade???WE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE GARMIN AND COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT AT ALL.Priscilla LeonaAlbert John
I just got my Midland XT511 today; This unit pulls in wx signals with clearer and louder reception than my Cobra WXST and my Cobra Microtalk. It also pulls in am and fm frequencies with more clarity and loudness than my Grundig FR200. I also sent out on my familys' GMRS channel a call and in moments got two reports back from my brother who lives about 1/4 mile distance and my father who lives about 1/3 mile distance. Its not actually printed on the box or owners manual that the XT511 transmits at 5 watts output while on Hi, but I will assure you with confidence that 1/3 mile distance with loudness and clarity through homes packed with all sorts of electrical appliances is impressive enough to suggest the full 5 watt output is being emitted from the XT511. Another point of interest that perhaps sets the Basecamp as more of a Basestation above all of the walkies; I've yet to hear the annoying chirp that barks from my Cobras, I believe the autosquelch featured in the XT511 is some nice noise filtering that really keeps the barks and belches from stealing the peace, better squelch than my Audiovox GMRS-2000. On a critical note, I suggest that Midland should enhance thier AVP-7 battery pack and upgrade the 700-mah to something offering longer standby and transmit capability, perhaps 2500-mah or 2900-mah. This surely isnt a 300mw transmit like the radio shack walkies from yester-year and the solid state circuitry offers some loud audio thats going to suck down that old-tech 700mah pack quicker than the avp-7 was designed for. On a side note, the 4AA alkaline slots are a nice home for some 2500-mah energizers that I have charging(seperatly from the unit) as I write; perhaps Midland will make a slight engineering adustment and let you crank-charge the alkaline slots as though it were apart of the nimh system. Nevetheless, the Midland XT511 offers consolidated and refined features; someone or some commitee at Midland must be very happy and proud to be able to brainstorm something into existence that integrates this much form and function into a marketable product. I love my XT511, Thanks Midland.
herd at a store , gave as gift. I assume they arrived in good working order.
I have to say, I am so glad I got this lens! I bought the D3100 with the 18-55mm kit lens for my entry into a digital SLR (we have a Nikon film SLR) and decided that with the promotion for $200 off this lens, it was too good of a deal to pass up. Well, it ended up being a great deal! I love the lens. The kit lens is okay, but there is a noticeable difference in sharpness and over-all quality (great bokeh) with this lens. It has it's quirks with the auto focus being a little sketchy, especially in low light, but for the $300 I paid, I can deal with that. If I paid $500, I would probably give it 4 stars. Still very pleased with this purchase.
I like this a lot. It was a good purchase. It is made out of cardboard but it is covered with leather looking top. Sturdy.
I have had wrist problems from typing and have use ergo keyboards for over 10 years. Other than getting specially fitted keyboards, the Microsoft ergonomic keyboards are some of the best. Some improvements over the older Natural Elites, the "pros" are:-- nice padded wristpad, not too much padding, and not too little-- black color is nice, doesn't not appear to get as dirty as old Elits-- very low noise, no clacking soundCons are:-- very stiff space bar, as others have noted; if you are a fast typist, this will be annoying as you really have to pound down on the spacebar(only had it for a few days, not sure if it will get better)-- the raised stand that comes with it (which lifts the front end) is a little too high; it can be removed, but then it's too low, so you have to improvise (buy some small rubber stoppers from Home Depot and stick on the bottom of this).But for the very stiff and hard to press space bar, this is a nice keyboard. But fast typists will probably like the Comfort Curve 2000, which I love.C
I bought this unit because of features and fair price. I was excited to play Avatar. If that is your intent DO NOT BUY this unit!!!!!My trouble started when first installing the unit. It would not connect to the internet. Only after I did first firmware update did it connect to the internet. I have never been able to load the BD version of avatar. The unit indicates an update is required to play the movie. I waited patiently for the next update. It arrive this week over the internet - at least one thing worked. But unfortunately, the Avatar will still not play.The problem appears to be with the Avatar movie. The Disc plays flawlessly in a PS3. This unit also plays other BD discs without problem. But DONT BUY this unit if you want to play Avatar.
What can you say about a piece of plastic that catches the waste toner? Not much, but it does the job. My only complaint is that they are way over priced considering what they are.I suppose you could just empty the one you have into a zip lock bag or something, but that could get way too messy and not be worth the savings.
The battery sold by MLC Distribution is an authentic Lenovo x60 8 cell battery, manufacture date 2008-03-12 by Sony according to the Lenovo Power Manager software. Considering this battery is sold for much more on other sites, the Amazon price is quite the steal.
Zip drives and disks have been a favorite of mine as they are easy to use.The product I ordered was exactly what I wanted so I am very pleased by the experience.
The foam tips are comfortable, and seem to stay in place better than the little hollow floppy silicon cushions found on many noise-isolating buds. The cord on the set I received was just over four feet - I personally would have liked it to be a little longer. As noted elsewhere, the sound is bass-heavy; it won't rattle your head, but a more balanced sound would have been nice. I listen to a lot of spoken content, and the loss of the higher range is particularly noticable there.And, as mentioned by other reviewers, the extras listed in the description just aren't there. No mute switch, no headband, no adapters, and only one set of spare foam tips.
I guess I wasn't reading the description quite right when I ordered this dryer, I was hoping it had 2 levels of power plus 3 temps. But at low temp the dryer blows less air, and at high temp it blasts my hair making it hard to style. So I just use the medium setting - medium heat/medium air flow. I do really like the folding feature and retractable cord. They make it so much easier to store in a bathroom vanity drawer. It is not lightweight so don't buy it if you are looking for a lightweight travel dryer. It's more of a space-saver in the bathroom rather than the suitcase! I do like the Andis brand, not sure if I would buy this particular one again because of the temp/air flow issue, but it is definitely well made and worth the money.
I think they will serve my purpose fine but the vinyl finish is easily pealed back so be careful.
You wouldn't, or shouldn't, be reading this if you do not have a Nikon with iTTL. It is compact and works flawlessly if you do not want to eat up your camera's battery when using flash. Advantages of bounce over the direct flash on whichever Nikon body you own, is overwhelming. Do not expect a flash unit of this size to bounce off of a high ceiling, but a large index card overcomes that problem. There is not enough offset from the lens for fill flash with a large lens hood, but you can't expect everything from such a compact unit. Although I have many compact non-Nikon flashes, the proprietary electronics of the present day Nikons almost requires using their flash systems to get optimum metering.
Previously had Exilim Z-60 which was excellent - I gave that to a daughter to take to University and got this one which is slightly bigger. The 2.8" widescreen is very nice, the icons that run down the side is great. While the menu on the Z-60 was good, the menu on this is much better.I use this in work in mills to take pictures of our equipment. Limited use of this one so far.For portability this is great. I also have a canon G5 (larger) and Canon Rebel XT with ~7 lenses. This one is certainly much easier to take with me and always travels with me.I'll also review the Casio case.
(UPDATE 10-20-08) Yep, it's a great little box. However - and these are big howevers - there are a couple of issues. 1) Mine will not keep the date once rebooted. That's a problem when backup software compares dates. It keeps resetting to 1969! It will hold the date if not rebooted - but that brings us to 2) If I don't reboot at least every other day, it drops off the network. For whatever reason, the little box just won't stay up. Could be my router, who knows. and 3) CAN'T HANDLE LARGE FILES. Keep in mind this is a linux box and unless you update firmware to the latest version, both drives must be EXT3 formatted. That means no files larger than 4gb. Which means I can't copy full disk backups to the drives. What a pain.All in all worth the money (less than fifty bucks) I paid, but it's not a great solution. I'm tempted to use one of my old machines and Windows Home Server and see how that works. (END UPDATE)What a great little box. NAS on the cheap. Hooked it up, connected two USB drives to it and fired up the CD. OK, since my subnet was set up different than the default on the NSLU2, I had to direct-connect my laptop first, but so what. After that, it was full speed ahead.Within twenty minutes, the first drive was formatted and the second one, a 500gb WD, was on its way. Some time after that and I was backing up everything I had onto those drives.What I like is to have one central repostitory for the entire family's store of music, photos and videos. This thing streams all with no issues. So, so easy to setup and maintain. True 'nuff, I had some initial issues with backup, but they were all attributed my dang router. Once solved, this thing is amazing. Plus, there's tons o' mods available all over the internet. One powerful little box.Once I'm done here, I'll have two 500gb drives on it - one backing up to the other. I'll have one for the families stuff, and one for backup, just in case. Just imagine never having to explain to mom why her precious photos are now gone cause her laptop died. Or to Jr why all his 'legally obtained' music is lost due to him deleting the folder from his machine. So worth the money.
It is a good flash drive, because it is designed so that it easily detaches from my keychain. The key ring is slightly large for my taste, but is functional. I was afraid that the flash drive would detach accidentally, but it fits securely and will not fall off. I am satisfied...just don't buy from BlueProton; I waited nearly a month to receive this item.
I just bought this through Amazon and I love it. First, I am not a techno junkie who carries Laptop, Blackberry, and IPOD with every little gadgets known to man. With that said, I realized that I needed a MP3 player, since it is considerable upgrade from a tape or cd player.I run about 3-6 times a week. I don't like to run with earphones when I am outside, but at least twice a week, I run on a treadmill. This MP3 is perfect for my indoor running. I stored about 100 MP3 songs and I am in my own world for 30-60 minutes. It is extremely light and comes with an armband. The battery life is long. When the juice runs out, then just swap the battery (it tells you how much battery juice you got left). It is a lot better than worrying about recharging.So, if you are a simple guy who just want some music while exercising, then this is perfect for you. I hope this helped!!!
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!
Bought it, and it could not burn a DVD_R or a DVD-RW disck. At my dime (no toll-free number to call) I had to sit through a long hold time, just to be told that the alloted time to wait had expired and to leave a message. Yep, they didn't return the call. So I emailed them. Nothing! Back to calling/left message again, and in three days, they returned my call. I was told to pack it up and mail it back at my expense, though they agreed that it was defective. Did I mention all my new coasters? :-0Well, they sent a different model for some reason. And to their credit, they did send FedEx to pick it up, at no expense to me. Is the new drive any better? Nope! This one won't burn or erase now. Not even a DVD+R or a DVD+RW, nor any CD-R/RWs! So back to the drawing board. Their home page is loading fine, but the rest of their site (including the page used to email them) will not. Not last night nor today. There phone system is giving me the same garbage, and I KNOW they'll insist that I pay to return THEIR defective joke. Goody. Here I was trying to buy from a company located in my county (yes and country too). My mistake---Japan here I come!Update--again! The third drive (this they sent to me on the last RMA, which is the second one) and at first it didn't work at all. I had to re-call, on my dime, of course, and they wanted me to go online to update the firmware. First of all, the drive they sent me this time was made six months before I purchased the original drive! So not only did they send me used goods (the DVD included was unusable, as it was all scratched up), but they didn't bother to make sure it worked (as I had again requested that they do) nor did they bother to flash the firmware. So the first thing I had tried-again- was to go online, and I got the same thing! Yep, it would not load any other page but the home page. weeee So the nice tech (and he was nice) emailed it to me. Now it finaly erased one disc, but choked on writing a DVD-R. I can't afford more coasters, as this RMA joke of a process is costing me more than this drive is worth--and isn't that exactly what this corporation is hoping for? That I'll give up and just simply go away. doh?OK 3rd and 4th update! They had to replace the drive several more times! The last one I have used infrequently, since I am sick and tired of coasters, and even so, it has failed yet again! It had been erasing and writing to my Memorex CD-RWs (I won't any other media in this drive but RWs, due to the coasters it loves to make), though that isn't something I do too often. Needless to say, I use my newer NEC DVD burner more often, and it NEVER has a complaint! It is also a 8x multi-format. So I am contacting IOMagic again, and you can bet, they'll just send me another lump of junk--as is their wont. I can say that I am permanently done with this company! People, NO savings is worth the headaches! I've been burning discs ever since burners have been and NEVER with the failure rate of this drive--NO MATTER WHICH BRAND/SPEED OF MEDIA!
Solid, fast, reliable... I think that's all I need in a hard drive. Very nice product at a great price.
When I got this camera for my birthday April 2005 I thought that it was a dream come true. The picture quality was brilliant, it was easy to use. The device was ment to be envied. It took marvelous pictures until within 3 months, July 2005- the LCD screen cracked. The camera had been in a case sitting on a bed with no possibility of misuse or accidental damage. I was never suspiscious of it until I took it to be fixed and reading countless reviews of similar problems. Something bad will happen to this camera. Either the sceen will break or the memory card thing. A friend of mine also owned the s410, and her screen broke before mine did.The camera still takes photos, but without the screen the device is near worthless as you have no options. It is not worth the price of repair. Tomorrow I am going to buy a new camera.
I'm really impressed with this product.First, it's about half the price of the Palm product (which I've used) and I like this one better. I prefer the one piece (non folding) construction - can't put it in your pocket, but easily fits in a briefcase or backpack. Just feels solid, whereas the folding ones feel flimsy. Excellent docking base for the Palm, supports it really well.It came with some nice extras I wasn't expecting. It came with a full functioned Word Processer (complete with Spell check, a thesaurus) capable of saving in .doc format, then loading directly into Word upon HotSync. If bought by itself, this software is about the same price of the keyboard - here, it's a great free bonus. I also appreciate the fact that you can HotSync directly from the keyboard, something many other models don't do.This is a great keyboard, and truly does make the Palm function more like a mini-laptop. Well worth it.
Cable would not fit in DVI-D due to defective merchandise. Outside of port was bent beyond repair. Sent in for refund right away. Very disappointed.
amazing ram ...it works perfectly as i expected ... I installed it easily to my toshiba satellite a300-148 which already had 1 GB ram , and now itis amazingly fast ... I love it ...Kingstone is the best ..
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.
The radio works pretty good but has some reception issues form it's small antenna. Overall it works good
I received this bag today and overall I'm pleased with it but I think they're being very generous in the description they provide. I have a Canon 7D with 18 to 135mm zoom attached and a Canon 40D with attached 60mm lens, both cameras have attached battery grips. I wanted a bag that was big enough to carry both cameras with attached grips and lenses as well as my Sigma flash, Canon remote unit and battery chargers, spare batteries, etc. The bag accomodates my gear but just barely and there is absolutely no way you're fitting other lenses in it! I don't know what size flash they used in the picture they show but it has to be very small. I had to remove all of the dividers to get my cameras to fit and then squeeze two of them back in to provide some protection for the cameras. Overall I'm satisfied, it does work for what I have currently and that's what I wanted, but I won't be adding additional gear in this bag. I'm mentioning this because they make this bag sound much bigger and more versatile than it is. If you want to remove your lenses, not have battery grips attached or if you have some smaller cameras you may be able to carry a lot more equipment but with any substantial gear it's gonna be tight... with that all said, it appears to be a well made bag, nothing sexy or exciting but functional... I suspect it'll last me a long time.
I bought my first Samsung HLS 5087W on March 6, 2007 from one of the well know "big box" Stores. I chose this model because its picture was far superior to any of the other models in its price range. I took a chance, however, and bought returned "open box" TV, saving a few hundred bucks in the process. The salesman assured me that the set had been gone over thoroughly before it was put back on sale.When the Television was delivered the picture was stunning, and I was very pleased with my purchase. After a few days, however, the picture arbitrarily began switching from 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio. This would happen every half hour to 45 minutes. Not a big deal but annoying to say the least. Instead of returning the set under the store's 30 day return policy, I had them send a service technician out to see what could be done. He scratched his head and said he'd have to do a little research, and would get back to me in a day or so. About a week later, with no further contact with the technician, the set developed a new problem - it would cut off every once in a while. At that point, I had had enough of this dog and sent it back to the store. However, I wasn't ready to give up on Samsung and their bright and beautiful DLP picture. I paid the extra bucks and had a brand new, right out of the sealed box HLS 5087W delivered.The new TV had been in my house for less than two hours when it lost sound. I checked all connections and determined that it was a problem in the TV. An hour or so later I turned the set back on and everything was fine. I watched it for about an hour thinking all was well when the sound failed again. I returned to the store that night and told them my sad tale. The salesperson told me that they had, indeed, had several of these Samsung models returned for various problems. He said they seemed to be having major quality control problems. I told him to come get the TV.I took a chance the first time on an open box model and got burned. I chalked it up to the old adage that "you get what you pay for." The second time around I took no chances and paid full price for a brand new version of the TV, but still no luck. Not being a complete fool, my third was not a Samsung. It's a shame that a TV with such a beautiful picture has to be done in by poor quality control.
Belkin F8E060 10-Piece Computer Tool Kit, Definitely it's a good purchase. They sent the item on time.I really appreciate it
I purchased the SanDisk 12-in-1 Card Reader to use with a new Sony camera with memory stick. After installing the unit and software, I noticed my computer slowed down. After much searching, I found that the unit causes the CPU usage to go from an average of abou 5% to in excess of 50% with what appeared to be a related program slow down. I am forced to shut down the software at bootup and then forced to start the software to use the unit. It appears that the software is intended to be active whenever the computer is running. I am very disapponted with the reader and will scrap the unit in favor of a more user friendly product.
I've had this player for about a month, and like a lot of people, I've had some problems with it. However, now that I seem to have it working fine, I like it a lot more.TIP: If your computer has USB ports on the side of the case, or a USB hub, don't use them for this. Use the ones in the back.Also, if you need to call tech support, be prepared to wait a long time. The tech support people were very quick to identify my problem, though, and help me fix it, so once you do get someone on the line, just be patient and you should be able to get the player working.
I use over-the-ear headphones because earbuds are uncomfortable and rarely stay in place. I have had two sets of Sennheiser PX100s, but the cords broke or the earpads didn't hold up well. The Panasonic is inexpensive, but does the job. The sound quality is good to very good but traffic noise intrudes as I walk to work, so audiophiles should look elsewhere. What else do you expect for less than five dollars delivered? Good buy. I purchased another set for travel.
I had quite a challenge setting this unit up, and I am a pretty technical person. It required calls and on-line help - luckily the support is good. The software that switches between local speakers and the wireless requires you to restart your computer for the settings to work. If you are willing to put up with all of that, it works very well for a bargain price.
In my 1996 buick, it works great!The sound is clear, surprisingly clear. Im not an extreme audiophile, but I do play a number of instruments and consider myself a decent judge, the sound is GOOD.There IS a hum, but let me explain. When the engine is turned off and no music is playing, you can hear a slight wuhr, otherwise, there is nothing to speak of.I wanted something cheap, and this provided. Admittedly, the build quality worries me a bit, Ive had bad luck with adapters falling apart, but for 3.99 Im not gonna complain.Buy this, mine was great.
I am returning my ergonomic keyboard. After five minutes of using it, my right thumb was hurting from hitting the space bar. You have to get it in the right spot or it won't go down without a lot of force. The "good spot" on the space bar is an unnatural position for me, so the keyboard goes back.
I loved my new Sony Digital Camera. Now I can either take digital photos and tape my family and friends.
Exactly as advertized at a good price. It works perfectly for my laptop. It mated up perfectly with the Ergotron arm.
VERY FAST SHIPMENT. WELL PACKAGED. THIS UNIT WORKS ASADVERTISED AND A BIT MORE. VERY HIGH QUALITY AS ISKNOWN WITH KOSS. I LIKE THE FIT OF THE UNIT OVER THEEARS BUT NOT THE TOP. THEY USE CHEAP METAL THAT LAYS ONTHE HEAD AND THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT PULLS DOWN ON THE TOP.BUT WORKS EXCELLENT. THE BEST I HAVE TESTED. THEY LOOK ALOTLIKE THE PORTAPRO'S BY KOSS AND MAY HAVE THE 50 MM DRIVERS ALSO.FOR THE BASS IS THE SAME GOOD QUALITY.HAPPY CAMPER
I am going start by saying that I rate this lens as five stars _except_ for vignetting on full frame digital sensors at wide open apertures. I use this lens as my standard lens on a 5d. I find this angle of view to be perfect for general all around photography where I will "step in" to the subject to get the shot. This lens requires more interaction with the subject, but I think it results in more dynamic pictures. This lens is razor sharp, visibly sharper than my mainstay 24-70 f2.8 L zoom. On the 5d, I can shoot at f1.4 ISO 400 indoors without a flash which is pretty cool.Now the downside. All wide angles at wide open aperture have light falloff and even this lens demonstrates this tendency. You may not even notice this on many shots, but under some conditions it is very obvious and this condition is more noticeable on digital than film. You can fix this using the distortion filter in PhotoshopCS. If you shoot at f4 or better, the light falloff is not noticeable even under the worse of conditions. The falloff is not visible when you use this lens on an APS digital sensor like the 20d where it has a "normal" angle of view.
This exactly fits the footprint of my Toshiba U305-S2804 13.3" laptop. One compaint however, is that if you try to pick up the laptop with one hand (with this mounted underneath it), the plastic housing will bend and scrape the blades of the fans underneath. It will make a slight grinding sound; however, as soon as you relieve the pressure, it works fine again. Basically, you have to baby this cooler; the plastic isn't made to take much abuse. ALL-IN-ALL however, it cools the laptop down nicely, and does exactly what i needed it to do.
This camera is great for people who want to be able to take easy photos in auto mode, but would like to be able to manually chage the aperature. I got excellent results with this camera. I love it!
You got to have both accurate GPS receiver and maps in order to get accurate positions and directions. I believe that the GPS hardware works fine, the maps that come with it is grossly inaccurate. I drove around my neighborhood, it showed that I was driving way off road over other people's houses in certain sections of the road.The user manual does not list MS Streets and Trips as one of the support maps. I guess I will have to live with the DeLorme's own.
Unless you own a gigablock burner, don't bother buying gigablock disks. They wont work on your home computer.
: ) 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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Worked like a champ! No issues, easy installation. All as expected! I just decided to download the latest driver from NVidia's website. The old driver worked great too!Installed on a Dell Optiplex machine (Low Profile/Small Form Factor). Easy to replace the default frame with the SFF one. I've researched for a truly compatible 4X AGP and decided to take this one since it has been working for everyone with 4x AGP slots! Other cards were giving incompatibility issues despite saying 4X was OK!Very satisfied!
I have owned a few digitals - this is way above the others. It took a while to learn how to get really good pictures from it, especially in low light, but the time spent was well worth it. I was thinking of getting a rebel to use for those special shots, but at this point I see no reason to spend the bucks. The more I learn, the better this one performs. Definitely buy Cannon & give this one a hard look before getting anything more complicated or with higher res.
This camera is wonderful. It's small, it operates smoothly, and the quality is spectacular. Our previous camera was a Panasonic 6MP that my wife and I loved. I purchased this for my wife for Christmas, and she loves it. She was always partial to the Panasonic, (even when I sat on it and broke it at the park, she told me she didn't want a "newer, better model", she liked it so much, so we purchased an identical one).She liked this one from the words "Merry Christmas". I didn't realize it was the same camera I had suggested that my mother-in-law buy (which she did, and loves it).Things I love about the camera:1) It is well balanced.-The megapixels, size, screen size, and ease of use make it a perfect point and shoot camera. If you don't need a powerful zoom, then this is a great choice.2) The Image Stabilization makes for excellent pictures, clear and crisp. (Sometimes that was not the case with the Panasonic, images tended to blur with slight movement)3) Taking a close-up is just as clear and crisp as regular photo.- I cook a lot, and I'm working on a cookbook with pictures. Taking pictures of food is easy and wonderfully clear and crisp with this camera. My previous camera took shot after shot, even on it's "closeup" mode.4) Quick startup.- Getting the perfect picture of our 2 or 6 year old can be all about timing. You turn it on, in a matter of seconds, this thing is ready to go.5) Lighting is not a problem.- Light or dark, this camera performs. The flash is not apparent on most pictures, and you get a nice and resolute photo with every snap. The auto-focus feature is outstanding.I have not loaded the camera software as other users have, but I use a free Shutterfly software, and although it's either all or none, I just set it up and go do something else until all the pictures are loaded...after that, uploading to shutterfly and editing my pictures is a piece of cake.I love this camera!
It's hard to find a surge protector geared directly for home theater setups. This product has everything you need and then some. I had problems with other surge surpressors hooking my coaxial line through it to my Direct TV receiver. Several channels wouldn't some in when it was connected. This product eliminated the problem. And Amazon delivered quickly at a fair price!
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.
Oh my....this is wonderful! I am using my headset with an inexpensive Uniden phone from Wal Mart. I can hear perfectly with it, and others can hear me just as well!! It is sooo nice to have "hands-free" conversations. It's wonderful when I'm calling my bank to check my checks that have cleared, etc. This was a super great buy! I love it!
It's a good item, the only problem is that it gets scratched verry easy. Amazon should recomend a though skin guard at the time of purchase.
These headphones are really perfect for voice calls. The fit is comfortable, if a little warm on the ears, and I don't have a headache after wearing them for hours on end (yay!).The integration into Windows is very good, and you can specify if you want to only use them for calls, or use them for every thing. Additionally, because they are USB based, you can switch between these and regular headphones with ease, and that might be a good idea, but more on that later.The microphone is really excellent, the wind screen really works; you could have a slight breeze around you with no detriment in the call quality! Never thought I'd see this in this price range! (disclaimer: I only tried this once or twice, I could be mistaken)The headphones feel sturdy and durable, and I think they'll last a while.The only two issues I have is that the audio quality is made for voice calls, and with anything more complicated (or loud), I was a little unimpressed. They start to crackle at high points in songs and movies, and it's a little annoying. That said, on voice calls, you don't notice anything and it's not awful with music, it's just not really good. The other issue I have is that the volume control and mute button console located on the cord does not have a clip, which can get annoying.
I use this little adapter with my laptop and my Blackberry headset in order to use VOIP (my company's OCS, Skype, VonageTalk, etc.). It lets me make hotspot calls more discreetly since I don't have to pull on a jumbo headset. I can hear others clearly and no one has complained about my voice quality. It certainly beats toting around multiple headsets.
I was just looking for a second VCR and didn't want to spend alot of money since I was just gonna use it to record shows and watch them in the bedroom. I found this little gem and am very pleased with it. My favorite feature is the way it slows down when you are rewinding a tape. This is nice feature to have especially when my last VCR (which cost 3 times as much) ate 6 tapes is a week. The only problems I had were that it was a little confusing trying to get the VCR cable ready and trying to set the timer to record a show. Now that I have done it a few times, setting the timer is a piece of cake. The only other problem I have had is sometimes you have to shut everything off or the VCR gets stuck on wrong channell and all you get is snow. Not sure it does that, but it doesn't happen often. As for any of the other features, I don't know as I just use it mostly for recording and watching what I record, but for the money, it's a great second VCR.
It works well, however, you have to be very careful, because the red color is very strong and it may appear where you do not wish it to be.
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.
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).
Great to connect a power converter box of a device where there's not enough room.
GREAT HOME THEATER POWERCENTER MADE. TV. MUCH BETTER. CLEAR PICTURE. AND SOUND.IT ALSO CAME ON TIME. I DID NOT NEED ANYTHING ELSE TO KNOW ABOUT THE ITEM IT WAS ALLTHERE. IT WAS JUST THE RIGHT PRODUCT.
This adapter doesn't fit my cigarette lighter tightly enough. It won't charge unless I push the usb wire towards the adapter, and prop something against it to make it push in and stay. Other than that it charges well.
Projection screen was easy to install and is a quality product that will serve many years of use. Item was received within a few days of purchase. I would recommend Elite products to anyone that asks.
I have two of these in a hotel that I own and they reach all but 3 or 4 of 106 guest rooms. I've never had problems, they've stayed on for months without having to be turned off, they're just fantastic! My guests are happy - especially since it's free to them!So, after tons of issues with my Linksys at home I went ahead and bought one of these to replace the Linksys - I live in a high rise and don't mind my neighbors using my connection - but I suggest that you operate it on 802.11G mode only not b/g, this way you won't be subjecting yourself to slower speeds. Also, I noticed that it was slow - painfully slow for some reason - so I changed the channel setting from 1 to 9 and now I'm at either 54Mbps or 24Mpbs with an "excellent connection" through 5 walls about 60 feet away from the router. Also living in a high rise there's literally dozens of wireless routers (and these are just the ones that broadcast their SSID or "name") in my neighborhood and none of them are interfering with the Belkin!My gripe is that they still don't have a pre-n USB adapter for computers - it's either PCMCIA for laptops or a card you have to put into your computer. At my hotel we loan out - for free - usb wireless adapters - they work much better than cards because they have a cord for better reception. When will they come out with a USB version of the adapter???Order it, it's really simple to use and you will not be disappointed!
The thing I love about this router is it's simplicity/price versus performance.It took about 10 minutes to get two of my computers connected and running on this router.Easy would be a good word to describe the configuration of this router.I'm spoofing both my computers IP addresses with the check of a box and everything is running flawlessly.Only beef I had about this router is it took a bit too long to ship and Amazon is kinda slow but I also did choose UPS ground shipping so It's kind of my fault. Aside from that this router works beautifully and looks beautiful too. I would recommend it over the problematic Linksys dsl/cable router.
When I ordered this webcam I never know it would be so easy to install and use, plus the clear images, pictures and videos are great, now I'm enjoying my PC more than before, The Mic and headphone are so great and helpful too..Awsome!!!
I am shocked at the quality. When I bought this mic I expected so so quality sound at best. I also expect it wouldn't have great pick up at distance. Well I am surprised at how this little bugger works. It sits on my desk a couple of feet from my mouth and picks up sound perfectly. It has incredible sound with little static. I was really shocked at how natural this mic sounded. I use it mainly for gaming purposes, but I am sure this would work wonders for phone, or even dictation due to it's clarity.
The Belkin 4-port KVM works very well except for one little problem. The Microsoft mouse will not scroll with the wheel. I can change from one computer to the others just fine. Still working on the mouse though. I would still recommend this product.
I am a minimalist when it comes to P&S camera cases. I want them to provide good protection but be as small as possible so I can easily get them into a pocket. Besides your camera is actually better protected with less wiggle room in a case. This case is perfect for my DSC-HX20V. The camera is a snug fit in the case. The front pouch provides just enough room for a extra battery or extra memory card. The case has good firm padding on the back and front which is what you want to protect the screen and lens area. The belt loop is handy. To make everything better it's a great price for the case.
This ethernet patch cable works great. I have no problems with the signal running through it. It seems like a solid, well constructed cable. The cable I got is as specified in the product description.
I like that the foam tears away in very small cubes or long strips to make several compartments to exactly fit your needs. You can place a lock on one or both ends near the latches. My camera, sunglasses, dive card, and money stayed secure, and dry. Best of all, if ever necessary, my valuables will float on the surface for easier recovery of important documents and valuables.
I set up the light, with the solar collector facing the sun for 2 days, and it didn't work. A part that was supposed to keep the rechargeable batteries from running out was missing, so I assume that the batteries went flat. Since I don't have a charger, I'll have to buy new batteries to test the unit. If that doesn't work, I'll have to return it at my expense. Not satisfactory. I have many solar lights and this is the first one that gives me problems.
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.
This fax machine was meant to replace an old one that my parents (over 75) had for many years and broke beyond repair. They are not very tech-savvy; now that simple phone/fax machines are not that easy to find anymore, this one was a great finding. Good price, does the job, my folks appreciate it.
I haven't seen it in person ever, because I didn't order it for myself, but I think I would've heard about it if there had been any problems. So far, so good.
Having been a fan and long user of previous model Microsoft Natural Ergo keyboards, I was glad to see this upgrade and enhancement. It had been a couple of years since using them, so it took a short time to find my way back to experiencing the true advantage of the key placements. Functionally, I am very pleased with this new model. I don't really like the size, but one must put up with such things to get the features that I do like.On the down side, Microsoft is to be chided for their quality and cost-cutting on this very expensive keyboard. In my many years of professional and continuous keyboard usage, with very cheap to this top-end corded model, I have never experience the wiping out of the key lettering. This began to be noticed after only a couple of months usage. Now, not yet a year old, the "D" and "C" keys are almost complelely blank, and the "S" key is not far behind. Although a touch-typist, I am lost when I must hunt-and-peck for keys. This makes the missing labels most frustrating.
I bought this recorder to record home improvement instructions for steps in the project farther down stream - It worked great - I have since used it for other meetings etc. The microphone is decent to my untrained ears - not full of static and noise, like my old microcassette used to be.Otherwise - decent functions, cheap, easy to use.Does seem to eat batteries though,
The kit worked well with my 2002 Toyota Rav4. The unused mounting tabs were easy to snap off and it was clean. My JVC KD-R200 fit well. I didnt have to order the extra mounting frame that is not included in the kit.One of the rear hole was about 10% off center, but I was able to put the screw in with no problems. There was an extra part (#5384), which is not mentioned in the instruction manual. I called technical support and they said its a smaller trim ring (#2825). I didnt have to use either.
I have a little experence using video editing programs, so I was able to get this up and running fairly quickly. Here are my opinions:Pros:Easy to install - Had it installed, updated, configured, and editing in under an hour.Easy to use - Had my first 1 hour video (with 13 chapters), captured, edited, rendered, and burned to DVD in under 4 hours (with breaks).Great results - My projects look very professional and &quot;clean&quot;.Cons:Very weak documentation - I had some experence with this type of software, otherwise my review would have been like some of the others posted here :-(Very resource intensive - I had tried to use this software earlier on my old PC (P3 550MHz, 128M RAM, 12G HD) and it crashed or failed almost every time. My system (Dell XPS P4 3.2 GHz, 1G RAM, 240G RAID 0 HD) has no problem handling this software.
I don't use this ipod. I gave it a 5 though because it was a gift for my fiancee. She uses it all the time. She loves it. Perfect storage space for all of your favorite songs. And its the color she wanted too
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.
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.
This thing is great. Its inexpensive but well built.Easily holds my Nikon D300, my D80, five Nikkor lenses, two extra batteries, cable shutter release, and some filters.-----------October 2010. Just received a second one for my D700 and the FX lenses.Still give this very high recommendations.
Delivery was excellent. Prompt and reliable. I will recommed and buy again from Amazon
Trying to figure out the tricks of manuevering within the software took a little bit, but no real problems I couldn't figure out eventually. I bought this toy in June and have did have a total lock up problem with it within the 1st month. After trying to troubleshoot it on the Apple website I sent it back and they quickly sent me a new one. Their 800# customer service support is decent, but not great. I'm a Windows user and I've had no other issues since. I have filled about 10 G's of it and purchased a couple Marware cases to better protect it(highly recommended)as well as the car adaptor stuff. I don't know how I ever I lived without it before, I take it everywhere and no matter what mood I'm in I always have the right music. Love not having to carry mountains of CD's with me. I only gave it 4 stars because now less than 4 months since the May release Apple has a new 20G for the same price I paid for my 15G...I'm a little cranky about that.
Bought two of these and they are perfect for what I needed. Power Strips get rendered useless if you have any adapter plugs that take up so much room. These keep everything separate and you have plenty of room for larger size plugs. Highly recommended. Heavy Duty construction, work great, lifetime warranty...hard to beat.
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.
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.
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.
This really is a nice little flash, but not one that I use very much.. I prefer the SB-600's I have.. However, I think they have stopped making those.. As for this one, it works great, if you use it correctly and within its limited conditions.. The bigger issue I have with it is that I it does not work do well with the zoom lens. Because it is so close to the top of the camera, at many zoom lengths, there is a shadow on the bottom of you photos!!!!! If it could be higher in the air, it would work great... On short lens, it is a winner. It also does well if used as a bounce flash. So, it works, but it does not have much power, and is limited... You have to practice with it a lot to get the hang of what you can and cannot do with it.... I carry mine as a simple backup for the bigger ones.
I used this adapter with 14awg in wall speaker wire and the installation was easy. 14awg wire is definitely the limit and a bit tricky to install in the holes, but with a little patience I got all the wires in. It's a nice clean design. I'm using it with the Bose acoustic mass module.
Just received my order in the mail and wanted to confirm for everyone that yes, this is a 6 pack of Panasonic tapes. I've been using Panasonic tapes pretty much exclusively since I bought my miniDV camcorder 5 years ago and have never had any problems. I haven't had a chance yet to use any of these, but I'd expect pretty much the same..
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.
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 picked this monitor up after returning a previously-purchased Hanns-G 21.6" monitor. Having never heard of the v7 brand before and with there being no professional reviews online that I could find, I have to say that I'm more than satisfied with the quality and value of this display and glad I went out on a limb and gave them a shot. Both this and the Hanns-G are TN panel-types, but I found that the poor viewing angles inherent in TN panels make any monitor larger than a 19" not worth owning (thus the Hanns-G had to go back)--and good luck finding a well-priced 19" or 22" widescreen that isn't a TN panel. Anyway, this monitor has a great picture, marred only by the aforementioned viewing angle and a bit of light bleed at the top and bottom of the screen (but again, totally normal for a TN panel, and not really bad at all in comparison to other monitors out there). Movies and games (especially) look great on this screen. To sum up, it's a perfectly fine value-priced TN panel-type display.What really set this monitor apart from other cheap displays for me, though, was the quality of its construction. The V7's stand is solid and thick, with no wobbling present (unlike the Hanns-G I had), and the attractive bezel is 2-toned in black- and silver-colored plastic, matching my desktop and keyboard nicely. Overall, this display has a nice, solid feel to it. It can be hard to differentiate from one 19" to another based on the quality of the panel/picture quality, since there are only a very few different manufacturers of the panels in the world. Chances are that many different displays (Dell, Samsung, Viewsonic, etc) are sporting the exact same panel. It doesn't help that companies try to keep under wraps the source of their panels.**(Unlike another reviewer here, I own this actual monitor--my review isn't based on a different V7 display I've owned.)
a simple photo machine, love the easy controls and shoting is a breeze especially for people coming from 35mm world. Never like to do live review and check every photo. fast response and no unwanted features. Canon's gem to create a revolution in the digital photography world. defined the standard of a DSLR. Another A++ product.
This came in original packaging and works perfectly. I wish I would have had it years ago!! I am considering buying another.
To confirm what others have been reporting here for years, this cable works just as well as the very expensive ones you'll find at brick and mortars, and for a small fraction of the price.Back in the days where all signals were passed along analog cables, there was indeed somewhat of a difference in the quality of the image or sound received at the far end of the cable, especially on a long run of cable.Digital is another story, but the cable making companies don't want you to know that ... it would destroy their cash cow. $10 DVI cables deliver just as well at $70 ones. $3 HDMI cables do exactly the same job as $50 ones. So don't be fooled. The cables are passing data, not signal. If all the data reaches the far end, you're going to get it from your viewing/listening device. And as long as there isn't a defect in the cable, all the data WILL reach the far end.Why am I getting a DVI cable at this late date? Well, I bought a 28" Viewsonic monitor for $250, which is a great deal in itself. It only had VGA and DVI inputs. I got a video card with both outputs, and I'm driving a dual monitor set up out of the one card. To buy a monitor with HDMI would have cost another $100, and it would have had the same performance. HDMI is not superior to DVI, its just a smaller connection ... plus it also carries sound. Since my monitor doesn't have speakers, that isn't an issue.Highly recommended cable as a good value.
This mounting stand truely is a marvel. I have a Blazer that really didn't a real secure place for placing my XM unit, and I didn't want to drill any holes or use double sided tape and ruin my resale value. I had been nestling my MyFi unit in a cupholder for about ayear now, and every time I took a left hand turn it would go flying into the passenger wheel well. When I saw this, I figured I had nothing to lose because I had already sacrificed a cupholder to the XM gods. When I got it, I was amazed. It's very secure, the angle of the mounting plate is perfect, it can be adjusted to the perfect height, and it's the perfect circumfrence. I honestly believe the engineers used my truck as an ergonomic guide. I can't believe I've lived so long without this (though, I felt the same way about XM).
For a camera with 6MP and a good LCD screen, this is a good buy. Pictures are crisp and the camera is easy to use. Does not get 5 stars because it's using batteries like crazy. I recently bought rechargeable ones for it and the situation improved, but I only use the camera occasionally (weekends, for maybe 10-20 pictures) and the batteries are not lasting longer than a week.
This is a very easy to use, yet solid as a rock unit. No problems with it, I have always had very good results with Netgear. And purchasing through Amazon could not have made it any easier dor me.
works very well on my house boat on lake powell. greatly improves signal connectivity and increases range of where signal is available. very simple to install.
This keyboard served me well. The battery life is great. The keys were comfortable both in placement and to the touch. Didn't really use many of the special keys because I usually do things the longer way anyways. It pretty durable too, can't even remember how many times both the mouse and keyboard fell and still function like it was brand new. But alas it did not survive moving. It was done it by the desk it sat on during dis assembly. For the price I paid and the use i got out of it, I very confidently say it's a great product that will remain with you if you don't drop a piece of furniture on it. It even survived frequent soda and water spills.
Tivo is incredible. There is ALWAYS something good on TV now. You can setup &quot;Season Passes&quot; to your favorite shows and it records all of them automatically. It's like magic .. shows are just there everyday when I turn on my TV. I don't know how I got along with out it. I can't watch live TV anymore because I can't fast forward past the commercials if it's live. I pretty much only watch recorded stuff now. I even record the news. You can pause or replay live stuff too because it automatically record 30 minutes or so of whatever you are watching.I recorded my wifes exersize tapes on to it so it would be easy for her to exersize with out having to deal with VHS tapes. It's great. She just picks the right show from the recorded list and off she goes. No finding the tape, putting it in, queing it up. She saves about 5 minutes a day like this.I love Conan O'Brien but he is on so late. Now I watch him on my time .. not the network schedule. I watch him during my breakfast to get a good laugh in the morning. You can't believe how much this improves my additude in the morning.This is the future of TV folks. I love travel shows featuring exotic islands ... they were always on when I couldn't see them ... I am seeing them now, baby!If you work, you have to have this thing. No more getting home at a certain time to see your shows. Now you can work late and now worry! :-( Don't worry if you want to take a walk or go somewhere. Your TV time is now your time and you can quickly zip past the commericals. I am watching hour shows in 40 minutes or less. If time is money then this thing is gold .. it saves so much time. When I turn on my TV now, I can't believe the amount of entertainment it has waiting for me.My wife talked me into getting this thing ... I was skeptical at the time. Now I am it's biggest fan. I even thought about taking it with me on a recent trip because I had a bunch of good shows Tivoed on it, but decided against taking it. I hear that a lot of stars take theirs on trips with them. If it was going to be a long trip ... I would take it.This is the greatest invention since TV itself. Like I said before, &quot;YOU MUST OWN THIS MACHINE.&quot; I predict this will be one of the biggest sellers for this holiday season.
i didn't get to use this product because i never recieved it in time for the deadline needed. the return policy is horrible and they charge a restocking fee (even though my item was unopened) so don't buy anything unless you are absolutely sure you need the exact item.
This is a great USB drive. Nice capacity and a nice price and nice built in encryption features.
This device does what it's supposed to do: diffuse the flash output coming from the built-in flash. The biggest difference can be seen in indoor shots where a straight flash produces harsh shadows; this will soften it a little. Personally, I'm not a big fan of indoor flash photography, but I am now prone to use my flash more because of this. This isn't meant for the enthusiast or professional photographer; it offers no flexibility. For that, you will need an external flash and a dome diffuser.
I recently purchased and then returned a couple of Microsoft trackball units similar to this Logitech product (see my review). Thankfully the Logitech model works the right way - the shape fits my hand nicely and the ball rolls smoothly. The cursor responds instantly when you roll the ball and it goes where you want it to go - no sticking, no hesitation, no flying awry all over the screen. I feel like I am in control. Not so when I used the Microsoft version - that one stuck, I would roll the ball and the cursor would stay put, and it felt like the ball had some sort of film on it that prevented it from turning smoothly. This Logitech Trackman is wayyyyyyy better! It's a few dollars more but worth it - the difference in quality and operation is obvious and I'm keeping these two that I bought in place of the Microsoft units. There really is no comparision.
The product came in time limit as stated on the website. Product does work properly. It is not easy to find the smaller GB cards now.
I am using this for my office computer since it has an old system. I can't believe how easy it was to install and how well its working. The screen is perfect!
Overall I'm very pleased with this workgroup switch. The speeds are just as good as being connected directly to the modem. The only thing worth noting is that the device I received is colored different. Instead of being blue and black the one I received was all black. As I said, this made no material difference, the device has worked properly for over 2 years now. Very satisfied.
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.
Not worth your trouble.The sound quality was awful, big step down from the stock iPod ear phones.The "noise cancellation" function does no such thing. All it does is add a hissing sound and bump the volume up a tad. No detectable cancellation whatsoever.
Broadway Photo offers this same Marine Pack for the 100/150 at under $200.00 and the Sony 7.2MP is less expensive also.
Canon lens cap came just as described. Fit well and seems like OEM. Might be hard to mess up lens cap but glad it fits!
12-11-08 Currently a great deal for the money. I did a lot of research and yes there are better devices out there but you're going to pay for them. This is a rapidly changing area so I choose the middle of the road price/feature wise and spent around $100+. I realize I will need to purchase another one in a few years anyway so why pay $300+ for something that overheats. It's fast, easy to setup (I'm techie), shared printer works well and works with different operating systems (have Vista and XP).
While this lens will allow you to shoot in very low light, the resulting images will be very soft. It sharpens up nicely by f/4, but there are several zoom lenses (e.g. 24-105mm f/4L) that can match it at that aperture. While quick, the auto focus is not very accurate. I spent a lot of time dialing in the AF micro-adjustment on my camera (7D), and while I was able to improve the average case, the variance was just too large to yield an acceptable "keeper" rate.
I thought at some point I would purchase an apple computer, and stop wasting my money on dell's....thinking of it as an investment. But after my experience with the ipod, i don't think I possibly can ever purchase another apple product.I've only filled this 60G ipod up to half capacity, and it crashes every single time I use it. It looses all of my music at least once a week, often on roadtrips, crashes 4-5 times while I'm on my morning commute to work. Doesn't sync well even though it's updated, and my itunes are updated. I've had it worked on, had it replaced with a new one. It doesn't matter. This is a piece of junk. It's just infuriating! What a silly thing, to think that I could actually organize all of my music in one place. silly me.I've read reviews that some of the cheaper devices aren't that great, but if they have the same problems as the ipod, you might as well get the cheaper version.
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.
This router is advertised at the D-Link site to cover large homes, up to 10,000 square feet I think. I have 2800 square feet and the coverage was lousy with a dsl modem connected to the 655. I even tried replacing the antennae on the router with some high gain 9bi antennae, which improved the coverage only marginally. The router was fairly easy to setup using the setup disc. There is the possibility that the problem, however, was not with the router but with my dsl signal. I finally gave up and ordered Roadrunner. With Time Warner's recent push on low introductory rates and the fact that I was paying over $35 for dsl, I switched to cable internet with a faster connection and a lower price--at least for the first year.
The Panasonic KX-TCA60 is not as easy to hear or be heard when connected to my home phone as compared to the Plantronics headset that I currently use.The Plantronics headset does not work great with my home phone but it is better than the KX-TCA60.
Very nice picture. Looks best in 720p mode. Read the manual first. Worth it if you own an HDTV and want to see DVDs looking better than they do in 480p.
I was disappointed in this keyboard for 3 reasons. First, I thought the mechanical feedback for the key press was poor. Some keys, particularly the space bar, required significantly more "push" than the others. Also, the space bar was particularly noisy when fully depressed. Second, the ergonomic design of the keyboard was quite pleasant, but the spacing and the sizing of the keys (some letter keys are larger than others) made typing a bit difficult; larger hands may find it a bit easier going. Finally, the web quick access button did not permit programming any other browser to open other than Microsoft's Internet Explorer, even bypassing the default browser (FireFox) set up on my computer. Other buttons could be programmed for it, but not the button labeled for the Internet. For those 3 reasons, I returned it since it was going to be too frustrating to live with it.
I have heard many things about this product, an aftermarket adaptation to allow the installation of an aftermarket radio.I understand in the world of aftermarket that you want to deliver a product that is functionally sufficient for the need. It serves its purpose, this kit...and the addition of the harness was a big bonus.But I would have molded the shell a bit more rounded to conform with the OEM product, had a flat surface matte rather than the type they used and used the same style of A/C control labelling....maybe a more expensive item, but one people like me would be willing to pay for.All in all, from receipt of the kit to installation in my vehicle....a satisfactory product that looks alright in my vehicle.
What a waste of money this product is; I've been using Linksys products exclusively for over 5 years for my home networking needs and have been very pleased with them all. This was my first negative experience, and I truly regret wasting money on it. I've had the NSLU2 for over 6 months now and it's never been reliable. It works OK as long you you're not using it (i.e. it stays up and running); it even works good with transferring one or two small files; but trying to move a large number of files (and by large I mean anything over 10-15 files) locks up both the NSLU2 and the computer the transfer is initiated from solid and required a hard boot of both. Deleting files from NSLU2 (or should I say via NSLU2) is also a crap shoot - sometimes it works and sometimes it just locks up. I'm so frustrated with it now that I'm starting to look for another alternative to replace it with and will send this one straight to the trash can as soon as I find something. Do yourself a favor and look for other options, even if they cost more - you'll just end up wasting money on this POS.
This is an excellent lens and is compact and light for a macro lens. It can be used as a portrait lens and as a fast medium telephoto lens for low light photography, as well as a macro lens.There is a very comprehensive review of this lens at this web page:http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/oly-e/zd-50m.htmlSome other reviewers have commented that this lens is not a true macro because its image magnification is 1:2, rather than the 1:1 of a so-called 'true' macro lens on a 35 mm film camera. Actually, this is not the case in practice, because the sensor of 4:3 cameras (such as the Olympus E-series digital SLRs) is half the size of a 35 mm film frame, so a magnification factor of 2x applies to images taken by the 4:3 camera when they are printed or viewed on a computer screen. Therefore when close-up images taken by a 4:3 camera with the Olympus 50 mm 1:2 macro lens are printed, you get a similar effect to close-up images taken by a 35 mm film camera with a 100 mm 1:1 macro lens.
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.
Bogen is definately a highly recommended brand. I got the carrying strap expecting it to make my life muc easier. In the end I prefer to just cary the tripod in my hand instead of hanging another object over your shoulder. The strap has a rubber inside which prevents the strap from slipping off your shoulder. Very nice feature. Again it's just my preferance to cary the tripod instead.
I have used a number of mice in this catagory. This on is the best. It can take the abuse of travel, it is easy to setup and it feels good in the hand.
It's a cable, it connects two things well. The 'snagless' design is both effective and attractive, and the length was just right.
The copier worked for 3 months. Now the paper will not feed properly. A total nightmare for our office. Never heard people cursing at a copier before!
This monitor is quite simply the gold standard by which others are judged. I hesitated for a long time before taking the plunge and I'm mighty glad I did.For text-based applications, where else can you view 2 A4 pages side by side and still have room for the dock and pallettes on the side?The image is crisp and beautiful -- I realize there are higher res monitors out there, but for a Mac system this is ideal.I say bring on the rumored 30 incher pleeeze...
This Product Does everything but allow you to transfer HD I really Enjoyed it. You can play any game system including ones with RC connectors. It may take you a it of time to figure it out because the manual is very uninformative.Really the only downside of it is you have to tinker with it to get it to work. A helpful hint. Unlike a TV when hooking up a device to this turn it off and then on with each device. it does not always register them.Trust me though this will turn a monitor into a TV if you want to and the best part about it, You will never have to buy a TV again for any Gaming.Hope this has helped you-Paul
I bought a Klipsch iGroove HG today at Costco. I've been shopping for speakers for a couple of weeks and this system completely blew the competition out of the water in terms of sound quality.Functionality of the remote is limited - you can't really control the iPod functions in the iPhone in any kind of sophisticated way - you can +/- the volume, skip forward or back on tracks, pause, and turn off or on. But you can't access the artists or tracks list directly with the remote - you have to walk up to the unit to do that....That said, the system is sleek looking, but more importantly, the sound is fantastic - nice bass, clear highs, very nice mid-range - really nice, neutral, clear reproduction. No tinny sound or flatness.....At Costco, ran about $130.When you first put the iPhone in the cradle, you get a nag screen that tells you the accessory is not made to run with the iPhone, and asks if you want to switch to Airplane mode to avoid interference - I believe it defaults to airplane mode in about 30 seconds if you don't answer. So you can't get phone calls incoming while you listen to music. If you want to use this system someplace where you also want to take cell calls, that would be an issue. For me, it's not, since the system is at home, and I don't generally take cell calls at home.Hope this is helpful.Also, there are a ton of reviews of different systems at www.ilounge.com - I found them very helpful.
After trying 2 different stereos from Roadmaster/VR3 and being unhappy with both of them, I finally bought this Blaupunkt SD27 unit. I am so happy with it I could cry...sniff!I originally stayed away from this unit due to its lack of a CD player. After thinking about it I realized that I didn't even need one! Who needs CD's bouncing around the floor of your car, getting scratched, skipping, taking up space? I can fit maybe 10 CD's in my glove compartment, however, with a single postage stamp sized 2GB SD card I can fit more than twice that amount on one tiny chip! Much more if I lower the bit rate of my MP3s. I can listen to music all day without changing the card once! And I don't have to skip the songs I don't like, unlike with a CD. I simply don't put them on the card!Of course there is an Auxiliary input for MP3 players, or any other device with audio output. Ipod support is available through an add-on cable, as is Bluetooth.So finally I picked this stereo up at Fry's for $129. Easy installation. For a low price unit this baby packs quite a punch! It sounds clean even at very loud volumes. My speakers are a bit above average for being stock and they sound great!There are standard bass and treble controls, but it doesn't stop there. You can also fine tune these settings, as well as an additional mid-range setting if you dig into the menu a little bit. Unlike a previous reviewer, I had no problem navigating through the menu system. The user manual has very clear instructions.You can adjust the frequency range and gain of your bass, mid, and treble settings to get just the sound you want. It's a bit like a parametric EQ, for those who are familiar with the term. Very sweet! After playing with these settings I had achieved even better sound. Crisp highs and kickin lows. Very good sound for not having a separate amp/EQ installed in the car.Even more, your EQ settings are separate for the radio, Auxiliary, and SD cards. They are saved separately! Coolness!To comment on what other reviewers have said:- The buttons are not hard to push(?).- The menu system is easy to navigate. After playing with it for 20 minutes I can now do anything I want without referring to the manual.- Not sure about the 12/24 hour clock issue. I just set mine to 24 anyways, so it isn't a problem for me.- I have come across no problems with my various SD cards. I am using both Transcend brand, as well as the more expensive SanDisk cards. No "lag", no problems. Perfect.The user manual states that you can have 1,500 files per directory on an SD card, which seems to mean there is no overall limit on the total amount of tracks you can have. I don't know if there is a limit on SD card size either, I am using 2GB cards.I recommend using separate directories unless you want to scan through 500 songs to get to what you want. With this unit you can search by folder name, then enter that folder and search though the song list. The VR3 unit with Bluetooth did not have folder search capability, although the manual said it did. What a nightmare!You can manually adjust the illumination of the display for day and night use. I assume turning on the headlights switches it from one to the other, I haven't used it yet at night. The dimmer switch in my car seems to have no affect on the illumination.I didn't find many stereos with SD card support. Most offer USB instead. I don't like the idea of a USB thumb drive or cable hanging out of my stereo waiting for someone (like me) to accidentally hit it and break it. SD is the way to go.If you are thinking about buying a VR3 "brand" unit of any kind, Don't. They don't sound as good, they are full of bugs, and they don't do what the advertisements claim. Tech support is nonexistent as well. I tried 2 different units and suffered the consequences. Don't do it...by this Blaupunkt instead.I HIGHLY recommend the Melbourne SD27 stereo! At this price range it is the best you can do. I am 100% satisfied!!!UPDATE 9/8/2011Just wanted to say that this stereo is still working great. No problems reading SD cards, nothing. The ONLY improvement I can think of after all this use is a way to speed up the volume changes. It takes forever to get the volume from 10 to 45. The mute button is awesome though for quick silence. Very small grievance.
i love it! price is a bit steep but if you want a reliable VERY functional detector this is the one.. it amazed me how far ahead the 8500x50 can detect signals compared to other detectors.. i feel so much safer driving down the road.. thank escort passport
My wife and I just bought the HP Photosmart C200, and we are BEYOND pleased. We could not afford $500.00 or more, and we are glad we didn't spend that money anyway. We got this one for $300.00, and also bought a Sandisk so we can load the pics we take onto the computer in a matter of seconds. We've taken over 200 pics, and the batteries are still at full power. For ANYONE who wants a good camera for a good price, this is the way to go. The only negative is the zoom isn't the best, but thats not that big of a problem for us. Excellent camera, excellent price, excellent pics!!
I have had this camera for over a year now and I have to say it's a very capable little point and shoot. My main camera is a Nikon SLR, but I wanted something that I could keep in my pocket and snap away without all the bulk of the SLR. The SD40 is small enough to keep in your pocket, it produces great pictures and the on camera editing feature is very nice to change color hue, I particularly like the vivid setting. The video is also very capable, battery life is good and a 2gb card holds enough storage for the pixel count of the camera, the flash is very small so don't expect great results with it. The LCD is a bit small and hard to see in daylight but that is a trade off for the overall size. I also like the blue lighted button on the back that lets you shoot in a vertical position. Overall I am very pleased with this little wonder and usually take it with me wherever I go and always throw it in my backpack when on shoots.
this is a fine working power strip; nothing special but I haven;t had any problems with it. no switch though?
DITTO, for the mishaps everybody is having: the lines, the customer services, the shipping labels, the reburbished recurrences, the executives, the selective CEO amnesia, NEED I say more?? I have a brand new ATI video card, and bought this CRT instead of LCD because, I have experience in gaming with these rather than the latter ones. Boy!!! going to use my AMEX extended warranty on this one. ALl I need is have an authorized repair shop declare"beyond repair" to get my money back. Amex only need documentation. (receipts,statements etc) SAMSUNG..you guys know you have been sued before...you have patent problems too. too bad
My G9 with the RRS L-Plate fits nicely into the PSC-5000 and the camera seems pretty well protected. As others have mentioned there is not enough room in the case for a backup battery but it does include a small leather attachable pocket for a spare battery and memory card. If your camera has a neck strap then the case and camera can be carried around your neck or over your shoulder (Or if you prefer a belt can be used.) All that being said, a better alternative is the Canon Soft Case SC-DC55A. However it is a more expensive "custom" carrying case.
THIS WAS JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. IT WASN'T EASY TO FIND A CASE FOR A 17 INCH NOTEBOOK THAT WASN'T A PIECE OF LUGGAGE, BUT IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT, VERY STURDY, AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT! I'M VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE.
This PCMCIA card was well-reviewed on Amazon so I took a chance and ordered it. I'm happy to say that it works very well. I have yet to find a point where it doesn't work in my girlfriend's home. However, I haven't taken the laptop outside to ascertain the card's full range. Suffice to say, the card is well worth the $$ it costs and delivers great range and connection speed within the home.
Very well made nice lens. Typical of Canon's high quality that we've come to expect.
Needed to replace the cable we were using to hook our 55 in smart tv to the router. I wasn't getting a good enough streaming picture from Netflix using the wireless connection. This did the job just fine.
I bought these for use with my Kindle Fire, they work fine and offer good sound quality for the price.
I got this keyboard on a bet with someone at work. She bet me I would never go back if I tried an ergonomic keyboard. After a few weeks I bought one for my house. Coming from a standard keyboard this was pretty easy to learn and it has some nice extra keys like the "=" and "(" and ")" keys which is a big plus for those Excel formulas. Just do yourself a favor and do install the software. It makes a good keyboard really good. The only downside: no USB ports. It would be nice to have someone to plug in other peripherals.
This hair dryer is the best I have ever owned. I do not think that it is too heavy, or has a short cord, or too loud. It all worked out for me. The heat is not as hot as plastic dryers, and I did not have frizz. It held my style in place. I gave it 5 stars because I am am very pleased with this purchase.
PROS: Amazing sound from such a small unit. Looks beautiful. Easy to use on screen menus and setup DVD. Sound quality is top notch. Gets SO close to sounding like a true 5.1 system!CONS: A bit pricey. It's not a TRUE surround system. Typical of Bose, the highs are very high.REVIEW: It's amazing, for what it is. I was scared of the idea of running wires through the walls especially in a home that we're moving out of in a few months, so i was seeking an all-in-one small footprint system to hold me over until the new house is built [which will have a dedicated theater]. This IS the system. forget about the price for a second, you get an ELEGANT looking system, that takes virtually NO space. In my book that's worth the few hundred extra dollars. AND it sounds amazing..I'll admit it sounded alot better in the demo room at the Bose store, BUT it's still worlds above and beyond most (all non-bose) out of the box systems. Some complain about Bose having poor high range performance and their overall sound quality, but I have always been a fan of their speakers and have heard more expensive setups and still went back to Bose. To each is own, when it comes to your aural preference, and I prefer Bose so this was a no brainer. It's great...not true surround, but it's darn close!
I was a little skeptic at first because of it being so cheap and what not, but I am satisfied so far, as i am writing this review on my gateway laptop with the brand new battery replacement. I put it to charge immedietly and took about an hour to full charge. I Feel content with this product so i recommend this seller and the products. happy camper
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!
I got this camera for Christmas and it is AWESOME! The pictures are amazing. I have owned other Pentax cameras and have always liked their products. My husband bought me the K10D and I am blown away with the quality of pictures it produces. It has so many options available that I have a lot of things to learn. But within a few minutes after opening the package I was taking pictures. You don't have to be a Rocket Scientist to be able to use this camera. You can't go wrong for buying this camera. GO FOR IT, YOU WON'T BE SORRY!Mary
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.
In this day and age of delicate screened devices, you need the added protection. I bought this "single pack" thinking, Yes, I just want one pack of them. What I didn't realize is there is only one screen protector. For just under $20?? A bit steep for a piece of plastic. I have never been able to get any screen protector on perfect the first time. You need a flub to figure out the quirks. This is overpriced, the protector was too glossy and a bit too thick. The result was awful and there was no backup. Save your money. Had I not ruined it on the install I would have sent it back.
Installed right where Mediacomm cable comes into the house. Works great. No more interruption in Starz and Encore reception. I was able to hook up more connections on a splitter without issue. The cable internet connection works just fine.
I keep losing my lens caps and bought 2 of these - they are exactly the same as my original lens cap that came with my Canon Rebel. I'm very happy with this purchase and I'm sure I will be buying more of these.
Some of the reviewers here have pointed out that you need to upgrade the firmware if you want to use a FAT or NTFS disk format. I didn't need to do that, so I didn't upgrade the firmware. But I had all kinds of problems mapping the network drive (on Windows XP). My setup was as simple as could be -- no security or multiple users or anything. I kept getting prompted for passwords and stuff. (I am Microsoft networking challenged.)So I upgraded the firmware, and everything immediately started working. The process to upgrade the firmware is trivial. I highly recommend to everyone to do that step right out of the box.I'm not quite sure about the 5 stars I'm giving here, because I haven't used it much. But so far, so good.
This item has been great so far. Works good for cleaning the lens. I bought 2 more to give as gifts.
Like many of us, I have spent a lot of time, money and effort trying to find the perfect camera bag.The bad news is that this isn't it - the good news is that it's d*mn close.I find that I am happy to carry more of my gear for longer periods than my other bags and feel much less tired at the end of a long day shooting.I can't quite get it to fit perfectly when it's on my back and when it's swivelled round to the front but I'm a bit of an odd shape.When you look at the details - rain cover, built in microfibre cloth etc - it's a really good buy and the heavier your kit, the better it gets.Sadly I have to change my earlier review of this bag. I still think that it is an excellent design but I am seriously disappointed with the build quality. I have used it for 3 day trips with just a camera and 2 with an extra lens and, when I looked at it yesterday, the main strap is already coming away from the body. Now, call me picky, but, if I am going to carry around more than $6k worth of camera equipment, I don't want it falling off my back! Unfortunately it's only the outer cover for the strap that attaches so it can't really be repaired. It's a lot of money for a bag that's useless after 5 uses.
This camera case fit my Cannon Powershot perfectly!! The only thing I would have liked was a better belt clip. Other than that, I am very pleased with this camera case
My interest in making stickers led me to buying this product. I visited Avery.com and read the user reviews prior to using to avoid making a mistake that would waste my ink. Printer ink is expensive. The "stickers" which I just purchased do not stick. Sure they take the ink okay, but I could have saved myself the money & printed the image on a piece of paper if I wanted to tape the image to my scrapbook. It's not like I was using this product on an unrecommended surface. A scrapbook is the featured image on the product. Within 2 hours it curled up and fell off. Maybe I just bought a bad batch. This is possible, but I'm a broke college student and the price of this product (not including the cost of the ink I just wasted) equates to almost 1.5 hours at my job. Never ever again.
I was charged $16.75 on this site per protector and the day I received it in the mail it was on this site for $9.84.The ad at that time made you think you were getting two for 16.75.Customer service refused to "price match". Theft by deception. I will be returning my items.
I was originally skeptical at the size of this thermos, and I didn't know when I'd ever utilize its full volume. It didn't take long before I came to realize that the volume didn't matter, it performs flawlessly at any volume, albeit with a greater heat loss at lower volumes (negligible heat loss before 6 hours at volumes of a liter or less). Highly recommended to anyone who appreciates utility and versatility. A great buy.
This is a good but I reckon it needs some more space to accommodate charger too!
This printer is amazing. I am telling everyone about it! I am a graduate school student and have a LOT of printing to do and it really speeds up the process, makes prints look better and manual duplex is SO easy! I wanted a duplex printer so bad but this one makes it very simple to do manually. Ink is expensive but needs replaced a lot LESS often. This is SO worth it! Networking is awesome as well!
I have been using this stand for a week. It nicely elevates the mac book pro screen to eye level. The model I received has a notch so the front latch can be reached and does not interfere with the CD slot. It is well-built and well-designed. One point I would like to make is that you should plan on using an external keyboard - the laptop keyboard is not in a comfortably usable position when the computer is on the stand.
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 was the second aftermarket battery I tried to purchase for a Mac Powerbook Titanium G4 15" computer which would not operate the computer. A third company sold me one which works fine. I can't comment on battery life since the battery continually popped out of its slot. This company has explained how to return the battery and since they have responded well to my inquiries, I assume I'll be receiving a refund as I did from the first company, and at that point I would probably give it a high review.
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,
I have purchased several Targus items in the past and have had no problems...UNTIL NOW. I only have 2 USB ports in my laptop and with all the new fun gadgets that connect to your computer now; I just needed a few extra. The Targus mini USB is great by design, nice and compact, and each port is far enough apart to fit any standard size USB plug side by side (which is what several other people complained about other similar products.) I tried plugging it into my laptop and then connecting my wireless mouse into it and it worked for a few minutes and then appeared to lose connection. I plugged in my iPhone charger and it appeared to keep losing my connection and i kept seeing my phone disconnect and reconnect to iTunes while it was sitting there charging. The frustrating thing was that I was downloading podcasts and it kept messing it up. I also tried plugging my 500 GB memory external hard drive into it and it seemed to keep that connection ok, as long as i didn't put anything else into any of the other ports. Once I started plugging other things into it, it kept disconnecting and reconnecting things to my computer. Bottom-line, it DOES connect things to your computer without additional software, and it is a plug and play (which is really great.) BUT, I have not found any item that will stay connected for any length of time. It's like an irritating dropped call. Sure you can call them back and have a good connection when you do, but you know it is only a matter of time until your call gets dropped again. And hopefully you are not in the middle of downloading, or backing up anything and have something corrupted as a result of its instability. Sorry Targus, either this one snuck past quality control OR someone needs to take another look at why so many people seem to have a problem with it connecting to LAPTOPS. Other's report that it seems to work well with their desktops, I have not tried it in my desktop yet. (But I don't need it there anyway!)Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4 Port Hub
Bought this to run a plug in car jack (Instjack) & tire inflator (Slime model) - both purchased on Amazon - and this thing cant supply enough power for either of these units.Very dissapointing.
Two of them are really the 5 tiered versions & they are at work.The 6 tiered one is my own and I have it at home and I LOVE it. It doesn't take up much more space than the footprinto of the trays. A standard manilla file fits very nicely in it. It's not flimsy and likely to fall off the desk like a plastic one might if you bump it. And if it did, it won't break.Some people have said that loading it up with files might cause the spine to bend. i have found this not to be the case. I have loaded it full of paperwork & files & I have not experienced this. Maybe this would be a problem for the 7 tiered Tower, but I have had no problem with the 6 tier, though I do not leave it full of files all the time.
I got this camera to replace a 3.2 MP Nikon Coolpix... and it instantly gave me a wow effect. The camera is so thin, it fits comfortably in your pocket to go anywhere. And the screen is beyond huge (my Nikon only had a 1.3 inch screen, so this is a major upgrade). The only disappointment would be the actual "resolution" of the image. I mean... the picture files themselves don't seem to be able to be zoomed in on the computer as much as I was expecting without becoming pixilated. But I guess maybe that's how it's supposed to be, 6 MP doesn't mean you can zoom and crop for eternity? Either case, I soon got over that... because the pictures always turn out great. Colors are accurate, pictures are VERY clear, even in a variety of situations, and the Best Shot modes are actually useful, unlike on my Nikon in which they didn't help very much. Also I must say that this camera is very fast at taking pictures, starting up, and recovering from the flash going off. Which is great. It's so annoying when you have to stand and wait with the "black screen" while the flash reloads or something. Finally, I will say that the included rechargeable battery is AWESOME! It lasts for... almost eternity. You can take hundreds of pictures on one charge... so great! Previously, I would always need to have spare AA batteries along, but not anymore! This camera will fulfill the needs of any normal person who isn't expecting an SLR-camera. I would recommend it to anyone. Before purchasing this camera, I put a lot of research into it's competitors. I say: Buy this one. It's great.
I found a deal on this one at a local store. Compared it against many other Sony products and other brands as well. This had a horribly small tinny sound. For the price, I would expect more, although this plays mp3s. The sony cfd-s20cp sounded somewhat better and is much cheaper. The cfd-s20cp doesn't look as nice, but then again this zs-x3cp looks kindof dumb to me. And it has a cheapy feel to it, which is probably partly because it is lightweight (transformer is in plug and not the actual device).I didn't like the button layout either, but I haven't seen anyone do a very good job on this yet. It's ironic that car stereos have one heck of an intuitive layout in about 10 square inches, and Sony can only make it worse when the real estate on top of the unit grows by 10x over the car stereo.If you are set on paying this much for a boombox, I would suggest JVC RC-BM5 or . If you want the same device for less, I would suggest sony cfd-s20cp.
I ordered this product for a number of reasons: (1) my son will be driving long distances a few times per year with college and I wanted to test this product for his possible use because radio reception is real spotty along large portions of his route, (2) the vehicles my wife and I drive do not have input jacks built in to attach an iPhone for purposes of playing music, (3) sometimes the vehicles I rent while traveling also do not have such jacks, and (4) my local radio market is saturated with morning DJs who talk way too much rather than play music.This product is fantastic - especially considering the price. A great alternative to satellite radio - which my wife has in her vehicle.I am using it on a 2006 Ford Expedition, with an iPhone 4.The music is crystal clear, as good as FM reception and close to CD quality. Unlike some reviewers I have no problems with any electrical interference, and there is barely a drop off in volume level as compared to the FM stations I normally listen to.I have changed one of my station pre-sets to a signal that matches the output signal for this device.
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
This is an increadable lens. I bought it for wildlife and bird photography. It is a little heavy, but with some practice I got to where I could hand hold it to shoot birds in flight. I added a 1.4x teleconverter for a little extra reach. This was an upgrade from a 400mm f/5.6.
At first I was a little skeptical about buying these. With shipping and everything it came to about $260. Since I'm only 16, that's a lot of money. Even though I'm young, I've always enjoyed heavy bass.If you're like me, this is for you. The 188-watt sub pounds out the perfect amount of bass. I don't have any complaints with this system to far - I've had it for about 2 weeks now. If you tweek the settings, you get MORE than enough bass.Overall, 5/5No complaints
If you want to keep a liquid hot or cold for 24 hours, this will do the job. It is an amazing product. I have been using one for 7 years, and bought this one for a gift.
I have two URC remotes (an MX-850 and an RF-20, which came packaged with this MRF-250 receiver), and love them both. That's why I figured I'd not have a problem with the MRF-20.Well, I was wrong. The reason I bought the device was so that I could install my electronic components (second HDTV installation, in my master bedroom) in a closet behind my HDTV screen and not have to run yet another cable through the wall to transmit the IR signal from a remote.The MRF system never worked. I tried everything. Finally I went and bought a lovely-but-expensive Niles Audio IR repeater system, installed it, and now everthing is working just fine.I intend to try to recoup something from URC, which is a notoriously difficult company to work with, especially when it comes to technical support services. I'll accept a replacement for the MRF and the IR flashers that come with it. I'll update this review if they comply.
better than buying packs of batteries! I love having this, I dont have to stop playing and it can charge while I dont play!
Great product. Interesting look and easy to setup and use. Transfers are fast and and 250 gig is plenty of storage for me. The hard drive does hum a bit, but no problems at all.
Setup was painless and simple. The set up CD made all the correct settings and the unit was working in my system within 10 minutes of opening the package. The only downside of the set up was that its so automated it didnt ask me for any prefence choices. For example, I always hide my SSID rather than broadcasting it, so I had to get into advanced settings after the router was going to change it. Not a big deal but I suppose a few feedback questions during initial set up would have been nice. The only reason I have given this router four stars instead of five is because the blue LEDs on the front of the unit are just unreasonably bright. My router is on a shelf in a spare bedroom of the house, and I had to cover over the front of the router to dim it enough so that it wasnt disturbing to a guest that was sleeping in the room. There's no reason the LEDs need to be that bright other than maybe for showing it off(?) but I dont know what DLink would think thats important for most users. They could have used smaller LEDs or stuck in a higher impedance resistor on the circuit board and toned it down to what I'd consider a normal brightness.
I am so happy with this product - both the charger and the 4 batteries are great value at a great price with a speedy delivery! Thank you Amazon!
I bought this less than 3 weeks ago and it has stopped working properly. The wires under the bottom of the unit are exposed and do not take a lot of wear and tear. Now I have to move around the wires constantly just to get the fans working. It's not very suitable for laps either.
I have been searching for an alarm clock that was classy looking, like made of wood and arched, and had a easy wake type of alarm. Easy wake being the alarm starts off quietly and gradually gets louder. I never did find an alarm that was classy looking and had an alarm much less one that had an easy wake feature. After looking at several alarms, the Philips was one of the smaller units compared which was a positive as I didn't want the clock to cover my whole nightstand. While it isn't that attactive, the alarm feature is wonderful. It starts out very quietly instead of blasting you out of bed. I do have a hard time seeing the time on the clock but I have trouble seeing anything without my glasses. The weekend feature is also nice. Once you set your settings on the clock, you're done as the clock resets itself. The gripes I have right now is if I hit snooze and then want to get up before the snooze allotment time of 9 minutes, I can't just hit the off button and turn it off. I have to wait for the alarm to go off again and then hit the off button. Also, when you hit the off button, it makes a loud beep which informs you the alarm has been turned off. The beep doesn't need to be near as loud as it is. This Philips isn't a perfect unit but it does have some great features. From what I have seen in the marketplace, I haven't found one better.
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!
Short and Sweet: 1. Excellent Construction.2. Plenty of room for camera and accessories3. Bought this for traveling - it meets our expectations.It's not pretty but it does the job very well.
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.
These were a great value for the price! I used them to hold Souvenir CS that my wife and I made for our guests. We have not heard of any issues from the guests as far as breakage. Also, we did not experiance any problems with them breaking in transit as I read in some other reviews. overall a great buy.
Works great, takes and holds a charge like no other battery ive had for my xbox
The VX 2000 is a good all round camera, it is easy to use and has many features which would encourage someone to use it. From the outside we see that the camera has a focusing ring and a zoom ring, both accesible at the same time unlike with other camera models. The focus ring is fairly easy to use although it takes a little bit of time to become fully proficient. The zoom can be controled by servo or manually at different speeds, when the zoom is controlled manually though the motor is taking feedback from your fingers for speed rather than being applied directly to the lens.With the lens we find incorporated two neutral density filters giving us a choice between three options, first one is without filter letting all light fo through the lens to the three chips, second setting is a neutral density filter to take away some contrast. We then arrive at ND2 which is a stronger neutral density filter which is normaly used during full daylight. In order to control exposure there is a button on the left which needs to be pressed in order to go into manual iris, there is a wheel below where the aperture can be controlled.There are three chips to capture the light information rather than a single chip thus improving the look of the image. If we find that we are in a dark room then we can boost the gain if we want but if someone does not want to use the gain then it is possible to take the shutter from 1/10 000 of a second to 1/3rd of a second . The shutter speed is controled from the back of the camera via pressing the shutter speed button on the back and turning the wheel below for the correct speed. This greatly increases the light coming into the lens. As an illustration I have shot scenes with light far too low for cameras such as the Canon XL-1 to cope with and the most spectacular part is how little noise shows up on screen afterwards.For sound we have an onboard mic which is good for ambiance sound and it is possible to plug in a mic with a 3.5mm plug. We have two settings for the microphone, either as microphone (plug in power) or as line in. Once the microphone is selected we can check the sound levels through preswsing the audio level at the back which will display the sound. Through the menu it is possible to choose between automatic or manual. By selecting manual the level may be adjusted with the db meter in camera showing -30 -20 -12 -8 -4 0 etc. so that the sound engineer may get the correct level for recording.Additional commentsThe centre of gravity is well placed on the tripod so that it lies at the same place as the mounting plate making it easier to use on a tripod. The tape compartment is accesible at all times closing in two stages, firstly getting the mechanical part in place, tape winded and ready to shoot followed by shutting the door to avoid dust coming in. With there being two record buttons, one close tothe front right of the camera and the other in the normal position there is a greater variety of shots possible.An interesting feature with this camera is the possibility of creating an edit decision list within the camera so that it can behave as an edit controler to dub scenes onto a second device. It is dv enabled thereby allowing to copy material from one dv tape to an other. Included with this is the possibility to play from any device directly into the camera for copying tapes etc. onto a dv tape.
AMAZING!! BEAUTIFUL SOUND!!! AHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! WOO HOO YOU'LL LOVE THIS!! YAHA!
I think that it is a shame that Garmin doesn't include this with their nuvi line - at least a USB didn't come with my 255W. That being said, one can then protest by not buying the USB cable directly from Garmin (at the ridiculous price of $14.99 at their website - and who knows if they charge tax and shipping).This type of USB cable probably can be bought even cheaper elsewhere, but beware - sometimes cheaper is good, but sometimes cheaper is not good, or even comparable.For those wondering if you even need a USB cable, you do if you want to download extras and map updates. You can also charge the GPS unit's batteries by having it hooked up to your computer.
I really wanted to like this device, but it makes it very hard to do so. It is well designed, I like the size of the ball, but the button placement leaves a lot to be desired, especially the main button ("left"). There are two things Logitech must improve. First, this thing is a battery drain, which is expensive and environmentally unsound. Second, it's interface to the computer (Mac OS X) is strange. Many times the behavior is as if the left button is continuously pressed, it would attempt to drag objects I have no interest in dragging and so on. This device will end in the trash and I will buy a new trackball from another manufacturer. Other, less important irritants are erratic pointer movement and the fact that it does not work well in direct sunlight.
i bought this player 5 months ago and i am more than satisfied with its performance. it is packed with many features ans is till now the only mp3 player in the market that broadcasts to radio. apart from that it has a long battery life of atleat 11 hours on a single charge and is rechargable vis a usb port of a pc or laptop.i like it's sleek and stylish look, and is comparitively smaller than most older players in the market. although size does matter to me, this size of this player seems perfect to me.the sound quality is quite good and there are no dips, or distortions when playing music on a high volume.thge only down side to this player is the built in radio, the receiver is not too strong and so the radio signals are sometimes very weak, even if you are indoors.i would highly recommed this player to anyone wanting to buy a mid range feature rich player or is a first time mp3 player buyer.
I'm the manager of WRNC in Ashland, WI and we've used these speakers as our studio monitors for 2.5 years, almost non-stop. They've never complained or degraded in any way. From time to time we also knock them around as we move them to remote broadcasting locations, and they've survived even this quite nicely.I recently purchased two pairs of these speakers for use with my home stereo, and they have not disappointed. They may not be the most expensive speakers out there, but they're a vast improvement from the Panasonic speakers I've been using for the last twelve years.
I got this camera January 2006 and I'm so disappointed with it!Images are never sharp. I called the manufacturer and they told me trying new sets in the camera. I've tried so many things and can't get a good image.However, I give it 2 stars because i've been using the camera as a camcorder, and works pretty as a camcorder!The other reason why i gave it 2 stars is because two months ago, I dropped and somebody stepped on it and it still works ahahaha it's amazing!If you want sharp pictures, do not purchase this camera.I have an older (2004) SONY DSC-P73 , 4 megapixels and the pictures quality are a LOT BETTER.
I actually got this open box, it held all the DVD's I had, then I got more so I got another one to match. I got that little dinky one from the Dollar store and put part of this one on it. it works, it's not hard to put together and you can stack as high as you want. it's gotten cheaper since I got mine but it's a nice thing. I doubt I'd pay $16.99 for it again though haha they're sort of an eye soar, but for where i've had it it's ok for now. I'd recommend to anybody but would also suggest others too.
I've purchased several speaker systems over the years to attach to my PC. For the most part, they are all "ok" at best...lacking bass or clarity. These speakers are the first I've had that I would say are a match for anything short of an audiophile stereo system. The clarity of the sound is amazing, and the bass can shake the room. The speakers are connected with standard speaker wire so you can go crazy and string them to whatever distance you want, and spring for monster cables if you're so inclined. The input options for this are awesome as well - I have devices connected to both the Optical and SPIDF connectors and when friends come over I can attach an MP3 player as well.The only complaint I have, is the module for controlling the inputs does not autoswitch to the incoming signal (something my previous speaker system did do). You do get a remote so it's not really that big an issue, but it's something I feel Logitech shoulda got right.If you're looking for computer speakers that are a rival for most home stereos, this is soooooooo the purchase for you.
Spent hours and several phone calls with tech support. Finally got someone who kept working until she got it working. Set up wisard seems to be missing some steps. Wouldn't work when we changed the SSID and has to be on channel 11. Got it to work well using WEP64. It's currently working, but have had to deal with "crash override".This is not a solid piece of equip. I do have a Motorola w/l router that has worked great for almost a year. If the print server starts acting up I will probably replace both with another manufacturer.All the tech support staff I dealt with were pleasant and knowledgable, but not knowledgeble enough.
I setup the Netgear RT314 router up to allow all the computers in my house to use the same dsl connection. With the built in NAT (Network Address Translation) and dhcp server converting my home network over to a tcp based network was very easy. I was able to mix Win98, Linux, MacOS, and Win2k all using the same internet connection. Since installing the router I have never needed to &quot;reboot&quot; it other than when I did a firmware upgrade.I would recommend this router for anyone trying to get a home network of up to 4 computers setup with internet access.
Bought this item to filter voltage coming from a 110/220 power transformer. Does its job perfectly. The only reason I didn't give 5 star rating is that APC could have included output wires.
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?
I've had this product for 3 months and it stopped working 3 weeks ago. It simply will not turn on and prior to it not working anymore it has problems with freezing and not scanning. If you move from shallow to deep water you have to reset the unit for it to start reading the bottom correctly. Sometimes it will stop reading all together and you have to reset the unit. It takes about 30 seconds between resets for it to start reading the bottom correctly. The plug that goes into the back of the unit doesn't always seat in correctly. So sometimes it takes several attempts to seat it before all of the pins make contact.The only good thing is that it did come with a trolling motor mount.
router was very easy to hook up just put in the disk and it will walk you right through.downloading was no problem where ever i was in the house it was fast.
The reviews on this product were pretty positive, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The directions were easy enough to follow, but I had to chip up the cover a bit in order to get the top and bottom open with the instrument they provided. In the end, the new battery never worked. After charging it in the wall, the screen would just blink if I plugged it into my computer, and the iPod itself would never turn on. I think I was better off beforehand. At least my old battery gave me a couple hours of playtime.
I bought this mic for run and gun with my AF100, it is very nice direction mic, even in a noisy background still have a very good performance. Becoz this mic is relatively shorter than normal shotgun, so if you use it on your camera and not often boom use, it is very good choice. Of coz the sound quality is not so special than other brands in this price range.
All I can say is that is the easiest wireless router setup ever. It practically sets itself up. The signal is excellent throughout my apartment and my wireless devices found and linked up seamlessly. I highly recommend this router for people like me (those who know enough to make them dangerous with gadgets) as well as the newbies. You can't go wrong.
Problems playing Blu-ray discs:1. Extremely slow loading discs.2. Doesn't always resume playback if disc stopped - must start from the beginning and fast forward.3. Doesn't properly play some Blu-ray discs such as Midnight in Paris which had no audio track.Returning for a Sony or Panasonic.
It is huge. Definitely not well suited to pack on a trip to Europe. Consequently I returned it. Should have been more attentive to dimensions before ordering it.
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.
Be careful the description for this battery reads "Replacement Battery Cartridge for Back-ups Rs/xs 500-1000VA (RBC32)". Which would lead one to assume that it works in the XS 900; it does not as the size and connectors do not match. For my UPS-Backup XS 900 I needed to order a RBC5 replacement battery. If you have the original instructions double check which battery you need; don't rely on the online documentation.Amazon was very good in helping me resolve the problem.The rating is really an N/A as it is the wrong battery. I can't really rate the quality of the battery.
I purchased the Astra 2100U ,mostly because the price point for a 32 bit scanner was hard to beat. A little nervous on how it would perform ,however I was pleasantly surprised. I ended up removing all of the software bundled with this product except the VistScan software and the Adobe PhotoShop Home Edition 3.0. I like the ease of use on the copy utility, and use it often. FYI ,I have a P3 750 256M.B.SDRAM O/S WinMe , Iam using ver3.53U of the vistascan software, those having probs and are running WinMe or WinXP can download ver3.55 , I have'nt had any probe so Iam sticking with the originial ver off the installation CD ! If like me you dont use a scanner often,and cant justify spending alot on one ,this is the way to go ! When I frist recieved the scanner I noticed some smugges on the under side of the glass, UMAX support replied quickly to my concerns about this and supplied directions for opening up the case and cleaning the glass top and bottom. I also was concerned because I accidently had the scanner light on all night ,they said if the bulb was to burn out they would replace it!
I agree with a prior review where it was stated that "these headphones are great, but no religious experience."But dag they do sound nice. Very mellow, very smooth. You will listen to music on the top volume because they are really smooth. Unfortunately your music might start to sound a little sleepy. I like the beyer 880 esp if you have EQ control because they are much comfier, look cooler, and are lighter.They both are awsome though. Go with the beyers however for price and the reasons I mentioned.
Ever wonder why Pinnacle keeps turning out new versions?? $$$$$$$$$$$They don't seem to care if they work or not, just as long as they get some fool to buy the line "WE FIXED ALL THE PREVIOUS BUGS"I have a new HP Pavillion with Vista running at FULL power. I bought the new PC because Pinnacle's Tech Dept made me feel like it was my PC's fault that I couldn't install their product on XP without a number of errors. After several attempts and hours of time and nine emails back and forth with the Tech Dept finally recommending that I reboot my OS that I decided to give my two year old PC to my wife and upgrade to VISTA.The problems still persist. I have not yet successfully loaded Pinnacle without errors. The Pinnacle Tech Dept seems to have given up; they no longer answer my emails for help.I'M SURE THERE ARE OTHER EDITING PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET FOR YOU TO CONSIDER. PINNACLE IS ONE YOU SHOULD PASS ON UNLESS YOU LOVE TO ABUSE YOURSELF. GOOD LUCK, YOU'LL NEED IT IF YOU PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT.
I bought these speakers because I had a pair of very old Cerwin Vega's that had finally bit the dust and I needed something to replace them. I also wanted a pair of speakers this time that were just big enough to set on my mantle. So my son did the research for me and recommended I purchase these. Well he made a good choice because these speakers are great! They have great sound and I am very happy with them! The service was great too, they arrived super fast!! If you're looking for something that takes up little space but has a nice sound you'll like these speakers.
This is a fantastic product, designed to perfection, slick to look at, easy and smooth to operate, and just as slim and light as advertised.I started smiling the moment I opened the Amazon cardboard box and took out the amazingly designed iPod packaging, and that smile hardly came off my face for the next couple of days while loaded it up with music and carried it around - to work, to the Gym, and back home in front on my computer.The only reason I gave it 4 starts rather then 5 is the price - as always, Apple products are somewhat overpriced - but don't let that keep you from getting one for yourself.
I have been using it for about two weeks now. I was nervous reading all the reviews but now I can not understand what the noise was about!! It plays all my Blue Ray and DVDs perfectly. Netflix is awesome and so is Pandora! Of course it does not come with an HDMI cable (its like $5 on eBay) or the wireless dongle, but it never claimed that it does. Great player at a great price.
Performs as expected. Would be nice is it was made of a sturdier material, but experienced no problems in using while taking outdoors photos on vacation. Can experience a little trouble screwing on filters or lens. Must be careful not to cross-thread.
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.
We are anti-IPOD. We own a 6gb Zen, 4gb Zen photo & 1 MUV. So, I purchased this 8gb Zen back in Nov06 as a christmas gift for my teenage daughter. It did work for couple of weeks (from chirstmas till mid Janurary). Then it was the problem, when she was listening to music and all of a sudden it froze. So I figure it's not a big deal and I restart it and it rebuilds its library. And it froze again and again. I went to the Creative discussion Forum website and I found that everone has the problem. Creative should have a recall on this unit (this is not a cheap unit) So now I can't use it. And I'll send it to Creative for repair or replacement.
I recently received my order of 400 slim CD cases and was very pleased with them. I ordered mine from the seller MymorExpress and they arrived packaged very well. There were 200 cases in each box and those boxes were in slighter larger boxes (so double boxed) and then the two boxes were placed in a larger box with padding. All cases arrived undamaged (which is rare from most sellers) so I would definitely order these again from this seller. I've ordered these cases from various sellers in the past and usually you get 10-20 that are broken so I'm very happy with this purchase. The cases are of good quality and I like that they are clear and black instead of a mix of various colored backs which is what you get at most office supply stores.
Memory chip took 2.5 weeks to actually arrive from Amazon. I picked amazon because it was the best price, and it was actually in stock where with other vendors it was not. Yet astonishingly, I ordered from New Egg 3 days after Amazon when I learned of the delayed delivery date and despite not being in stock at New Egg, it arrived a full week before the Amazon order did.I tried to cancel the order a week in, yet since it had not been received I could not return it. And though it had not yet been shipped, I could not cancel the order. This is likely the last thing I will ever buy from Amazon.
... WinXP already had all the drivers needed. Another 5 minutes to change my ESSID, enable WEP, and set my WEP 128-bit key, and I was securely connected to my network. I know performance while using WEP "should" suffer, but I didn't see any difference - still connected at 11 mbps, and surfing the web at 4.5 mbps via my ATTBI cable. And it didn't change much when I started walking around my house (2 story 2800 sq.ft.). The worst signal I had was in my garage sitting in my car with doors closed - 85%. Can't even compare with WPC11 I had, where my signal and link quality would drop to 15-30% every time I had a wall between laptop and AP. So, don't cut corners and try to save a few bucks by going with cheaper brands - spend extra $20 and you'll be happy you did.
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.
I bought this to replace a missing CD cartridge in a 1996 BMW 328i and it has worked perfectly with no problems. There are no real downsides to this product. It worked from day one. All I needed to do was to put some CDs in it and slide it in.
I did lots of research before choosing this. I wanted an MP3 player that would allow me to recharge the included batteries with the adaptor, was little and sleek looking, and had lots of cool features. The player has exceeded my expectations.1. The remote is small, and sometimes my finger accidentally slides off when I'm in the middle of fast forwarding or rewinding the track, so I accidentally move to the next track. But, I just go back and start over. (I listen to a lot of audio books, so tracks can be an hour long, so I'm holding my finger on the button for a while to get to my place.)2. The screen is tiny, but it's not that difficult to read. (My vision is far from 20 20.)3. It has many cool features that are not in the features list, such as fading in right where you left off (it saves several CDs), ability to change the ff/rw speed, interval repeat, auto shut-off, autopause, visualization, time, beep tomes to aid the visually impaired, and contrary to what the features list says, it does have a sleep timer.4. I've had mine for almost four months, and it's definitely worth every penny. (I am a graduate student, and money is hard to come by.)5. There are many other features that I have not listed. Almost everything can be set or adjusted.6. There are many features that I haven't even used yet.7. When hurricane Isabel came through, we listened to the radio. It was clear and the batteries lasted nearly two days.8. I accidentally spilled a cup of water over it this morning. I thought I was going to have to take advantage of the one year warranty, but after a couple of hours, the remote dried out. Now it works just fine. No water went into the CD part.9. If you don't mind extensive menus, this is an excellent player.10. Plugging the headphones into the jack on the remote provides a much better sound than plugging them into the jack on the player. Headphones can be plugged into both jacks at the same time, but it cuts the volume almost in half.11. I bought some Panasonic T70 Travel Speakers for about 20 or 30 dollars at my local Circuit City. They are the perfect compliment. When I move from room to room, I can carry the player and the speakers in the same hand.
The radio adapter 2004 Jeep Liberty is excellent, easy to install and looks great in the car and the price is very cheap.This adapter has only two things to criticize, first, the plastic material is very strong but may break if we have not careful when we installing it... And second, the pocket is too small, it only fit 2 cd without the case. However, I recommend it.
If I hadn't already been using a full food processor to prepare salads, I might have liked this. It DOES make nice &#34;wavy cut&#34; cucumbers (as my grand kids call them). And it DOES a great job of grating raw cauliflower (the output looks just like white cheese gratings.)BUT, it also mangles salad onions, and takes way longer to do things than does the food processor. The big problem with the Shooter is that it rotates too slow for anything like lettuce. The output clogs up. Just not what I hoped for.
Excellent mouse if you are looking for a corded mouse with sensitivity controls. Has a mat finish vs. smooth which is nice for handling.
This has just exactly what you need and none of what you do not. A seperate specific, internal, and specially padded bag for your laptop embedded with the rest of the backpack. Supplying secure carriage for your laptop, but also allowing for books, folders, papers, or whatever within the main compartment. It also sports exterior pockets of various sizes, one with mutiple storage pockets for say a PDA/Calculator, pens and pencils, etc. The straps are nice, including a waist strap for those worried about your bag slipping. Very highly recommended. My Dell Inspiron 4100 fits just fine.
I like these bimoculars very much because the optics and feel are awesome.They are a bit heavy, but that is no problem for me as I use them mostly inthe kitchen to identify birds on the feeder outside so far.The eye lens caps are fairly handy being connected and attached to the strap.The larger lower caps are not so good. I think they will get lostoutside easily. Overall, I am very satisfied.
Before I bought this unit, I didn't know how useful it would become to me and how much I would depend on it. It has efficiently facilitated hands-free telephony for me.
My apartment faces the empire state building couple of blocks down, so this unpowered antenna was all I needed to pick up all the local channels in HD. After some research at avsforums, I found out that this philips model is virtually equivalent to the zenith silver sensor (mentioned over and over on the forums). I was skeptical at first, due to its ridiculously low price and flimsy construction, but it works flawlessly paired up with my sony xbr4. If you have a clear path to your local broadcasting tower, this antenna should do the trick for free local HD channels... it's a bit ugly (ok, it's a total eyesore...), but it draws no power and gives crystal clear reception.
The website and purchaser was quick and easy to work with. Not only was the purchase available it was at a great price. Thank you so much!
If you have a relatively old lap-top computers, say about 2 to seven years old,and your harddisk is broken, this is the perfect iterm from Amazon.con to replaceyour broken darddisk.
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.
You don't appreciate a pedistal until you use it. It takes all of the cramps out of knife sharpening. There are other Lanksy pedistals and they all have their use. All three have a purpose and I own them all.
It feels comfortable, works great, but I wish the re-action time was a bit faster. The USB dingle is very delicate; I bumped it once and killed it. After several hours, I was able to get it work again as long as I don't touch it anymore! I bought it for my PS3 and the trackball and keyboard work great, but I did try it on a Windows computer and it works just as good.
I used to be a loyal SanDisk user until this card. It just quit working with no explanation. The camera will format it, but the computer can't retrieve anything off the card -- even with special software.Sandisk support was a major pain in the butt. They never did replace it.
Having thought long and hard over my purchase and physically used many models and makes of GPS it is hard to say which is best as they all seem to have positive and negative aspects.I'll compare the Magellan 315/320 to a Garmin 12/12XL as this is it's most likely competition. (The Garmin 12XL is significantly more expensive).The Magellan has a far better screen (more pixels therefore finer detail and varying levels of grey/black for graphics) and offers customisable displays not seen in the Garmin(you can choose what data you want to see and what screens you want made available from a choice of nine). A GPS compass only works when you are moving so that if you stop and turn around it will no longer point correctly. The Magellan compass screen shows where the sun/moon should be on the horizon so that you can orientate yourself; this proves extremely useful and is not available on the Garmin. However on the map screen the Magellan does not allow you to change zoom levels as well as pan over other areas of the map, meaning that you cannot zoom in to look in detail anywhere other than your present location - making the screen far less useful (Garmin can pan and zoom).Both units can display all the same data (e.g. Heading, Bearing, Speed, Lat/Long, Time to Go, etc.)and store more waypoints and routes than most people would use. The Magellan's and Garmin 12XL also have a directory of updateable cities (315/12XL) and nautical navigation points (320). [Anyone considering the Garmin Etrex should note that it does not have a number of useful features seen on these models and has an irritating screen that only shows one item of data at a time so requires constant button pressing].Satellite lock on times and performance are the same with the Garmin being very slightly quicker but both as accurate and constant as each other. Only the Garmin 12XL has an external antenna port (especially useful for vehicles although all will work well enough if positioned under the windshield). Special re-amplifying antennas work with all models. The quoted figures for battery times are Magellan's 15 hours (using 2x AA batteries) and the Garmin 12, 24 hours (using 4x AA batteries). The Magellan is lighter to carry. Both makes are easy to use once you are familiar with them although the Magellan's manual seems to have been written by someone who was not!Final test, hold it in your hand examine it, press all the buttons - the Magellan does not seem to have quite as good build quality as the Garmin.In summary the two makes are very similar in performance but the Magellan does offer more useful features and a nicer display for your money with two batteries instead of four. The Garmin offers better reliability and build quality....... But surely the Magellan will be fine! So I bought the Magellan 315 and broke it within three days by getting it wet!As I wait for a replacement unit from Magellan I think I am correct in saying none of the GPS available are as good as they could be. What I really need is Magellan features on a Garmin!
Returning for a couple reasons. First the router needed to be reset every morning for the three days I used it because the wireless quit broadcasting the network. Secondly one of my kids older laptops was incompatible which I could have lived with had it not been for the first problem. Sticking with Linksys.
I ordered this quite some time ago when my Uniden phone (1 of 4 handsets) battery died. So far, its still working and I ordered a set of 3 (best price on Amazon) to eventually replace in the other 3 handsets
I couldn't wait to set this TV up at my house. The picture is superior to ANY TV in its class. I couldn't see the extra money,( $400.00 more), on the XBR model. The picture on 1080 is incedible. Highly recommend!!
This JVC digital camcorder is all you need. The stills are good quality and the zoom is amazing. It has many effects that improve the overall quality. Battery life could be improved.
Factors important to us in selecting this product, in roughly this order, were:* it uses MiniDV tapes, which I preferred to DVDs and CDs and other media because of resolution, cost, and ease of use* it uses the same memory sticks as our still camera* it includes an A&gt;D coverter - that is, it has an input so I can connect our VCR and transfer old VHS tapes (like our honeymoon) to DVD; to do that otherwise would have meant a 100-200 dollar device added to the camera or our PC* it includes 3 forms of digital output (S, USB, and firewire) so that I can transfer the memory stick and miniDV to a PC, for storage and backup and uploading and DVDs* it had a good lens (Carl Zeiss) and 8x optical zoom (digital zoom isn't the same; it just stretches the pixels) * it got great reviews, including from Marco* it has decent still resolution, but we didn't expect to rely on it for stills; paying for still resolution is expensive (about 100 bucks per megapixel in a still camera, more in a video camera)* it was on sale at Circuit City, with a free extra battery, camera bag, and light lens (although that was last fall)Things not to be fooled by, if you look at other products:* digital zoom* some models with a higher resolution (e.g. the TRV33) actually do poorer in low light *and* dont handle motion as well* an included light (built-in lights are apparently a heat problem, and a better attachment is under 20 bucks)* a bigger viewfinder (ours is 2.5&quot;; smaller would have been okay; bigger would have been silly)* paying too much for still resolution (1 to 2 megapixels is more than enough for email, websites, and small prints; 5 megapixels is a waste unless you're printing portraits)
I purchased a Nextar GPS used and found [...] is no longer in business and many web sites say that they no longer answer their 800 toll free. You cannot get map updates. DO NOT BUY THIS.
Works exactly as you'd expect. The connector plugs easily into the back of the GPS, a perfect fit. One point to note, however, is that since the connector cable is designed in such a way that the cable goes down the back of the GPS unit rather than off to the side, it gets in the way when trying to clip the receiver into the car windshield mount. Therefore, if you want to use both the mount and the cigarette lighter adapter, you need to first mount the receiver, then plug the cable in afterwards. A side-effect of having to do this is that when you remove the receiver from the cradle, it knocks the power cable off the back of the receiver for you. Whether or not you wanted the power cable disconnected (leaving the car and taking the receiver with you) or not (getting a closer look or handing it to someone else in the car) is up to you.
I've used several digital point and clicks... I've also use an Olympus C5050. I've been wanting to upgrade to a Digital SLR and believed the great reviews. I've been terribly disappointed with the pictures... all seem far to dark and dull. Doesn't seem to mater which lens or what type of lighting. I'm checking with Canon to see if maybe there is a problem with the camera... if not, I would say this is an awful investment. If you have time to work in the advanced modes, maybe you can find a setting that takes clear, crisp picture; but if you are using in any of the basic modes, you have no control over the results.
Here's another amazing low price for a lot of writable media---so many you can make 2 copies of everything you need to back up. I am thrilled with this product.
If you've had hard drives fail because of heat and the lack of ventilation this is a great enclosure. I've had a couple of hard drives fail because of heat. I picked this one up since it had an open front and back vent. The thing I surprised me was that it had a thick extruded aluminum body that is great for heat dissipation. My hard drives run cool now and even though I'm not so fond of the way it looks I'm completely satisfied.
This product has many bugs. Even if you upgrade to the newest firmware (version 1.5), it still has issues. The USB Print server does not work on either of my new all-in-one HP USB printers. I spent two full days. I have over 20 years development experience with windows, networks, firmware, and networking. I had to waste my time returning it...I also 'tried' for two hours to contact dlink support, but they never answered the phone.The Dlink DP-301P+ works excellent, and I set it up on three computers in under 10 minutes.
I purchased this radar detector after driving from California to Michigan and preparing for the return drive. My wife and I wanted to make better time heading back and I did my research and had Amazon expedite it to my Dad's house in Michigan.I have to say that this unit met our expectations and surpassed them. We drove through Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and California and we were warned of police with their radar on way before we ever saw them. We received very few false alarms and only when we were off the highway. We can definitely say without a doubt that this detector saved us from at LEAST 3 tickets over the 24+ hours of driving. If you are taking a road trip and plan on driving over the speed limit you cannot be without a radar detector of some kind, and this one worked great for us. The voice alerts were great and the included smart chord was very useful.BTW, here is some of the experience we gained from the trip, and this is applicable to any detector: If K or X band radar is detected then it could easily be a automatic door opener or one of those roadside units that the police set up that tells you how fast you are going, but it could just as easily be a cop too, you never know until you see the source of the radar. If you ever see Ka band then it is DEFINITELY a cop and you need to take action immediately. That was our experience anyway. Hope this helps.
This product came and it never worked. It was junk from day one. I hooked it up to my ipod in the car and all I got was a loud humming noise.
I recieved the 30 gig brown zune for xmas, I was a little suprised and annoyed that the included software wasn't vista compatable. But after using the update on thier site I had my zune running with little trouble.Two things make the zune stand out from ipod very well, the larger screen and it's FM radio. I use to have a Iriver and I loved being able to use it as a radio and even though the zune's reception isn't so great (which i can't blame on the device alone my clock radio has trouble too so it probibly has alot to do with then concrete walls.)I was pretty happy with having an option to being able to listen to whats onthe air when i get sick of my music.The larger screen is great for videos especally for WMV which i had converted my copy of the BBC series Life On Mars and got an average of one hour long episodes onto my zune for only a 1/4th of a gig (250mb)But still i think it comes down to the hardware being great but it's still limited by it's software. hopefully they'll fix it better but til then i'm content with using my drm free mp3s from amazon and the digital copies of series i made at home onto wmv.
tried to replace my trusty old open air walkman megabass headphones with these Koss plugs. big mistake. not only do the plugs not fit in my ears properly, the sound is poor. No bass, sounds like mono. My advice if you want hi-quality sound with your Rio 500: go out and by sony walkman type headphones with the megabass feature. they're cheaper and they sound better.
Unit works very well...Not one problem yet....Product came well recommended by a tech for a cable company.....Price was also very reasonable
I was really eager to get this product. Currently, I have to connect vga, usb (which provides ethernet), and digital sound. This dock promised to cut it all down to one connection, and let me take advantage of my LCD's DVI connector.Unfortunately, the software is EXTREMELY buggy. I had the gigabit ethernet on the dock hooked up to my gigabit switch, but it would still only link at 100 mbps over half the time. the video out refused to go over 1024x768 unless i did an archaic combination of force quitting txexvga.exe, relaunching it, undocking/redocking, and rebooting the computer, and even then it was unreliable.Worst off, about 10% of the time, the PCI-PCI bridge didn't load into the computer, connecting all the USB-based parts of the dock (through the USB bus on the expresscard slot) but leaving off the ethernet and the display.needless to say, after about 4 days of this, i gave up and returned it. in the future, if some other guinea pigs find that the software has improved, i might reconsider buying it, but for now, stay away!
It's a solid tripod head for the price. Anyone expecting to get the performance of a ball head or of a $200+ head, should not buy this product. I found it easy to move around and to setup.
I purchased this 1200DN Business Inkjet to replace a 10-year-old HP Business Inkjet that had exceeded its life span, plus I wanted network capability. Attaching to the network was a snap.This unit is smaller and sleeker than my old one, and the ink cartridges and printheads are easily accessible. I have had one paper jam in the duplexer but it was very easy to clear.I am impressed with the quality of color prints but print speed is nowhere near what is advertised. I am concerned, however, with the noise this printer makes. Printers are never quiet, but it clunks and grinds like nothing I have heard before.I give it a 4-star rating because I love the print quality and ease of use but I suspect it will not last as long as its predecessor.
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.
I remember when these optical cords were $100. This cord will give you perfect Dolby Digital and DTS.
I bought this bag after reading reviews on it elsewhere. It is a great camera bag! I bought it to store my Fuji S700 camera. There is plenty of room for the camera and could probably fit an SLR with a bigger lense. The side pockets allow plenty of room for extra batteries, cables, etc. I am happy with this purchase!
I bought the Boston Acoustics Receptor primarily for use as a clock radio. I always use the radio for an alarm and you just can't find many that have any resemblance of decent audio quality. This one has a great sound for a clock radio, but you pay for it. Overall, it is slightly heavy on the bass, but this makes the music sound fuller when listening at lower volumes. You cannot adjust the bass, so if you plan on using this more as a radio than an alarm clock this may be an issue for you. The alarm clock aspect of this radio is very good. I was able to set everything up without using the instructions. The size is good for a nightstand and the reception is great. Is the price worth it? To me, yes.
This is a simple player that does not have many features but what make me choose this one is that the video and audio is the same as those high priced dvd player, no difference whatsoever. For the features it matters to me little, once the movie is razor sharp and the audio crisp and clear i am happy.
The best thing about this clock radio are the preset buttons! We have them on our car radios; why can't more clock radio makers incorporate preset buttons into their designs? I've had two of these for a number of years, and would like another, but can't find anything like this.
If you have a race bike with a light aluminum handle bar, it probably has a diameter of more than 25 mm. Then this mount is the one you need. It comfortably fits any handle bar with a diameter in the range of 25 to 32 mm. It comes with three rubber strips of different thickness to adjust to the proper size.It is too bad that you need to purchase this mount on top of the bicycle mount that is delivered with the special clipped backing for your Garmin. The standard mount does not fit any rail with a diameter larger than 25 mm.In my case, I switched bikes and my new bike had a wider bar. So I'm lucky to have a mount now on both the old and new bike. But if you start from scratch, and have wide handle bar, you are faced with two purchases.
this camera is awsome HUGE lcd screen that is easy to see even in bright light and the screen is protected when you close it and i love the rotating screen because if you are taking a picture of u and some friends you can rotate the screen when your taking the picture so you can make sure you arnt cutting any one out and make sure you all look good. i like how it comes with a big internal memory 2 thats cool. the only bad thing is its weight but that doesnt really matter,its still small. i must say i am pleased with my purchase.
This is my second play and charge kit. My first one lasted 4 years. The new one is great as well. If you play a lot of games like me this is a must have item. Plus you save money in batteries.
got this tv as a christmas gift for my family, initially there were problems with the set, when i called samsung, they were going to send out a service tech to replace some internal mechanism that appeard to be flawed, but i found this unacceptable to have a "fixed", new t.v. i called amazon, and with no issues, was sent out another t.v., and the old one was repackaged by the delivery crew and sent back to amazon. no problems encountered by me what so ever. new tv works great, good picture/sound, and i love the big screen....so, i guess not only is it a good tv, but amazon did me well, too.
This printer is one of the best computer purchases I have ever made. I am a teenager and use it with my laptop for school papers and college applications. It speeds through any document at close to the advertised speed and with amazing quality. It handles envelopes and labels well through the front feeder and holds a lot of paper in the paper tray. I have noticed some imagine quality issues with a document that is predominatly images, so if you print a lot of images, my recomendation would be to go with an ink jet printer for best results. If you are doing mostly text with occassional graphics, choose this printer, it is a great value for the money and lives up to its ratings.
I had the previous Sony model for over 20 years. It was very reliable but I did have to glue in the heavy ferrite internal antenna and solder its connections a couple of times after various falls. After it fell one too many times I replaced it with the GR.The greatest improvement is in battery life. It seems to last at least three times as long with a set of rechargeable MHs than the earlier model. Other improvements include a neat way to organize the presets and separate power and lock switches (maybe the extra power drain was from the early model's propensity to spontaneously power on at odd times). In general, its more than I expect in a smallish portable receiver.
As I recently bought a D5100, I wanted a better flash than the stock pop-up that came with the camera, since the flash could be pretty harsh. After reading about this on Ken Rockwell's site, I decided to dive in. I am not a camera enthusiast by any stretch of the imagination. I also did not want to lug the SB-600 around everywhere.This flash is actually pretty small (fits in the palm of my hand), with a nice carrying case. Mounting is easy. The main feature that I loved about it was the pop-out flash that will bounce up to 90 degrees, which gives a much warmer feel to pics than the direct flash. My only gripe is the amount of time you have to wait if you accidentally shoot 2-3 frames at a time when bouncing (usually 15-30 seconds, but can feel like minutes when you are in a hurry to get a shot). Otherwise, I have no regrets buying the flash. A must for those who don't want to lug the bigger SB-600 everywhere.
How bad is bad. Owned this unit about a year and made the BIG mistake of trying to update it. BAD MOVE !!! It is now a paperweight and all Creative wants to do is sell me phone techinical support with no promise of repairing it. I have tried a few of the things on the web to no avail. All it does now is show up as a 20M drive instead of the 40GB its supposed to be and any software that Creative has won't reconize it even thought Windows dose. Will never buy anything from Creative again and will warn everyone I see about them.
I looked into making my own screen because I'm cheap. Can't even come close when you factor in the size and the fact it rolls up.
Simple, grey, clean mouse pad. Exactly what I expected for the price. Does the job great. No complaints at all.
I hooked these speakers up to a Creative X-Fi audio card using an optical digital cable. The speakers produce absolutely zero hiss, giving the cleanest, clearest sound I have found in PC speakers. I have turned up the volume to the loudest level that is still comfortable to listen to without any distortion whatsoever. The subwoofer is huge, and puts out tight, punchy bass that you feel as much as hear. The one drawback to using the optical link is that the amplifier seems to power off when the system detects no audio signal, and when it does detect a signal it takes a second or two to for the amplifier to react. This is typically only a problem with Windows system sounds, but has not been a problem when playing music, video games, or DVDs. It does not power off using analog audio connections. If you are looking for surround sound PC speakers, you can't go wrong with the Logitech Z-5500.
This product came and it was easy to install, after I figured out where it went. It paired with the laptop right away and works just great, eliminating a need for one set of wires. I can print from across the room now. It would have been 5 stars but the instructions were not as clear as they could be and you will see a noticeable slowdown in the printing speed.
I bought this product about 3 weeks ago, I set the whole system up and had everything up and running in about two hours (includes hanging cameras and running wires). I really like the webserver part of this product so that I can watch while I am away. The only the problem I had was the night vision was not working in one of the cameras. So I called SVAT and asked them about replacing the camera, they had no problem doing that but suggested we test the camera firt and make sure it was not the cable. Long story short it was the cable and they sent a new cable to me only thing I had to show them was proof of reciept. Very good customer service.If you want decent quality cameras with web ready service and don't want to spend much, Buy these!
Item is exactly as advertised, and much thicker and stronger than the ones at WalMart. I have 2 external disk drives, DSL modem, and monitor hooked to it, then the splitter is plugged into my UPS. Saves outlets on the UPS especially for low-power devices like this. You won't be disappointed.
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.
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.
Features galore. This little thing is great for taking pics in all conditions. My only "complaint" is battery life is diminished in exteme cold (less than 20F). But my skiing pics/videos are awesome.
There are currently NO drivers available for this product for Windows XP.The SanDisk web site simply says &quot;this device is not supported in Windows XP&quot; There is no promise for creation of new Windows XP drivers.
I'm satisfied. I have a 120" screen for less than $200. I know there are better and more expensive screens on the market, but unless you are some kind of neurotic videophile --- or money is no object --- this screen is fine for the purposes of most people.
I would recommend this radio to anyone. In fact, I just ordered one for my father for Christmas. The reception is the best I've ever experienced. Overall the sound is powerful. The bass is deep. The treble is lively. The product has some weight to it and really feels like a high quality, solid design. But best of all, the controls are simple. It's very easy to set the alarm and turn it on and off. Even when you are half in a daze in the wee hours of the morning it's easy to operate. I also like the fact that the standard snooze is tem minutes but with each press of the button the snooze time increases five minutes. I've had it for four months and it's worth every penny in my opinion.
This is nowhere near as "nice feeling" as the factory Canon battery charger, but as far as bang-for-the-buck goes, it can't be beat. It's half the price, and even includes a provision for charging in the car.
These re recordable blanks are not suitable for use with a Pioneer DVR. They won't finalize properly and end up being ejected by other DVD players after being recorded on. It is becoming harder and harder to find DVD blanks that will function properly. Most of the new offerings by Sony, Maxcell, Verbatim, etc. are made in China and feature a low reflective data side. I continue to have trouble finalizing with these brands using my Pioneer 510H DVR. Pioneer says they are hearing a lot of complaints. They suggest using FUJI or TDK. Good luck...
Some people state it does, but obviously they do not understand that most of the forecasts they listen to are coming from the US;But in general, the radio is good.
This is one of the best mini-dv camcorders available today. I liked the MPEG-4 email clips that it can do at a press of a button. Send full motion video through the internet without the megabytes. Video quality is very clear although it is very much light dependent. Still pictures can be better but for a camcorder this size, it is very very good. I would still recommend a digital still camera for serious still pictures. Overall I am very happy with the camera and will recommend it to anyone looking for a small digital camcorder!
This was a refurbished product. It never functioned, I pretty much wasted the money on this. I could return, but it's not worth spending more postage. I request Amazon.com not advertise these kind of products.Divesh Anireddy
Several points to take warning about this Camera:(1). Most serious: In one year since I owned the camera, theimage already shows two &quot;Bright Spots&quot; like the cell that felloff your retina of your eyeball, and every picture has thesespots in bright red color. I wonder if they are result of&quot;PIXEL&quot; that fell due to normal &quot;were and tear&quot;?Anyway, now I have to doctor every single picture I take bythis camera.(2). Second: the camera body feels delicate, almost ready tofall apart, maybe due to poor craftsmanship, maybe justplanned obsolescence!!(3). The setting up routing is too complicated, for collegemechanic department graduates only, definitely not forartistic type of person.(4). Poor manual, almost totally unintelligible!(5). I think this camera has serious flaws, both indesign and in craftsmanship. Olympus is too big a companyto suffer from bad reputation brought by this camera.But maybe it really doesn't care, thinking people willjust continue to buy their camera when one is out ofcommission within 1 year!!(6). You read these warning here!
Excellent speakers, what else is there to say?Huge sub woofer, lots of bass if you want it.Excellent control center with wireless remote.Optical in gives a level of clarity you don't get with the 6 channel direct.Love the different sound modes with pro logic II.Uses normal detached 2 strand wire that you connect just like a regular sound receiver. (instead of attached to speaker with the rca plug) This makes adding more length very easy, and allows you to use standard speaker wire.very nicely packaged, even included batteries for the remote.Cons?These are expensive especially for computer speakers. Takes a pretty hard core pc guy to dish out nearly 400 dollars for speakers. But its something you can use for years to come, that is if you take care of them. This is probably the last of its kind, high end quality 5.1 system for a pc, especially one that has optical out, either on the pc motherboard/sound card, or speaker system that accepts it.I am impressed, excellent speakers. Rivals my 2k home theatre.
I have to think that there is tremendous quality control variability with this radio based on the wildly different reviews.I'm a radio geek and have been collecting radios for the last 40 years. When I saw the ad for this Midland I just had to have it. I thought it would be a perfect addition for my camping adventures. The radio seems to be totally loaded with just about anything you would need. It has a GRMS/FRS 2-way radio, an AM/FM radio, a weather radio, a clock with alarm and even a 3 LED flashlight. Add to this the fact that it runs on both alkaline and a wind-up rechargeable battery! Wow.Sadly, none of the functions work very well. Both the AM and FM reception are very subpar. AM reception could only receive the strongest stations and they bled over adjacent frequencies. Many stations that I could pick up on a cheap pocket radio could not be picked up on this radio. FM was worse, only picking up a couple of very powerful local stations.Weather band worked, but only barely. I was able to pick up many more channels on a little Grundig/Eton wind-up.FRS/GRMS radio functions were similarly mediocre to poor.Cranking was more awkward than on other emergency radios that I have used including those by Freeplay and Grundig.On a positive note, the LED flashlight is nice and the clock/alarm is also a nice feature. You also get a lot of accessories, including an external mic, both car and AC chargers and a carrying strap.Overall, I was disappointed by this radio. The fact that others like it suggests to me that there may be a lot of variability between radios. However, in general, I would pass on this radio. There are many inexpensive GRMS/FRS radios that would do a better job. If you are looking for a good emergency broadcast band radio check out those made by Freeplay or Grundig/Eton.
When they say 360-degree detection, it only applies for Laser guns. For (reflective) radar, it will only detect the cop behind you if and only if the cop's radar signal is reflected from some large object in front of you, e.g. a wall or a building or a large truck. I have been in situation where I saw a cop car go past me (coming from behind) and then the unit started beeping. I do not speed on the road at all, I just use it so that I don't even do it by mistake.Otherwise I think this is pretty good buy for the average driver...
A lot of outside work at my place takes place during the nice weather. The home is situated lower than the road on the NW side. So in order to have a radio to listen to I've resorted to converting an AM/FM car radio with it's antenna situated high enough to receive Houston/San Antonio FM stations. Two 6x9 Jensen's in baffles that use to rattle my 67 Mercury now drown-out the Chihuahua next door that yips all the time when someone's present. The Pyramid PS15KX 10A 13.8-Volt Power Supply with Cigarette Lighter Adapter has ample power plus the cigarette lighter makes it easier to grab a smoke!I've got a Dewalt cordless but over the years I've accumulated three Harbor Freight 18V drills. Converted the battery pack by removing the dead-dead really dead batteries and connected a vacuum extension cord to the correct contacts. Lighter adapter on the other end, plug-in to the power supply and WALLAH! Runs just a bit slower (13.8v to 18v)but torque is constant.Great Power supply... sure I'll come up with other uses!!
This pen wipes everything off your lens and filters. It is so easy to use and cleaning takes far less time compare with microfiber cloth. This pen now permanently stays in my camera bag.Updated 29/02/2012: I have changed the rating to 4 stars because it can only do less than 50 cleanings, far less than the claimed 500 cleanings.
I ordered for a friend who really wanted to carry her computer in it. It worked great for the first month or so then one of the straps broke. She liked the way it looked a lot but very poor construction.
Not too much to say, it's a basic cord that fits both sides of what I'm connecting. Aside from having no audio, the picture is clear and good quality with no fuzziness or distortion. I don't like that there are the screws on both sides since my laptop doesn't need the screw portion but my TV does, but that's just a superficial complaint and nothing against the seller or the product I purchased.
I've had the HL-2070N for several years now, and though it's not really sold anymore, I'm writing this review to help folks who may be wondering whether they should replace it or not (which is a tough decision, given I just saw ads at major retailers selling the HL-2140 for just under fifty bucks).I was trying to be less wasteful, so instead of tossing out my HL-2070N, I decided to get new toner. (I had extended the life of the last toner cartridge for more than 8 months by using the toner life extending techniques well described in other reviews on-line--companies are practically giving away printers because they make soooo much money from people buying their own brand of toners). Now, it would clearly NOT be worth buying a Brother brand toner replacement if they're selling entire new printers for less than the cost of a Brother brand toner cartridge, right? But hey, if the printer you've got is working perfectly for you, just go to a reputable place like Supermediastore and get the non-OEM, Brother-compatible cartridge (mine was under thirty bucks with free shipping). I bought one, despite all the scary reviews (perhaps posted by Brother employees?), just put it in, and it works great. (The scary-looking generic packaging even contained instructions for how to clean the "corona wire" in the printer--thanks, China!)I was hesitant to replace the toner because the print issue I started having didn't appear to be the toner running out: the print looked fine, but there was an overall grey "haze" with faint vertical stripes on each printout. I cleaned the drum cylinder with an old sock while manually rotating it, but this only helped the printouts a little bit. Drum units are NOT worth replacing in these machines, so I spoke with Brother reps (who were nice) but all they could say is to try replacing the toner first. I'm glad I did--it must have been the toner roller wearing out that resulted in the grey printouts and faint lines. The new generic toner solved the problem, so I'm looking forward to many more years of cheap and sharp printing!Bottom line, stick with a printer you know works well, but extend toner life using the electrical tape trick and buy non-OEM toners!
Not a good device to invest money. Like Windows this product hangs in between and when you put more songs into it, it happens more.
This is the second Zune I have purchased. Loved the first one so much had to replace it with the same when it met an unfortunate demise.
Have had no problems with this so far, im loving the 7 volt pre outs runs my amp much better than the 3V i had before. the blue is a nice color, its can be a little bright at night but it looks sick from outside the car.
sounds great for it's size, not a ton of bass but again pretty good for the size.I put this in the middle of my house and it fills the whole place with nice clear sound.You can't beat it for under 50 bucks
Even though it was my mistake and I ordered the wrong battery, the seller offered excellent service. He was quick to send the item (it wasn't until afterward I realized my mistake), he was helpful to try to find the correct battery and refunded immediately the one I ordered incorrectly. I couldn't ask for a better seller. He was helpful, understood the nature of MY problem and tried to help me fix it quickly.
Its Junk.We have sent it back.Looks and works like some thing you could buy at the local drug store for a lot less money.This is the first time I have ever sent something back.I'm also being charged $6.88 to ship it back to Amazon.We have now ordered the Sony ICF-SW7600GR from Amazon.I'm hoping Amazon will give me credit for the re-turn shipping cost?Thank You
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.
OVERVIEWIf you have too many components to connect them all to your TV or receiver at once, consider the Terk VS4-MOD+. It has 4 sets of stereo AV inputs with both composite video and S-Video jacks. It has one stereo AV output with both composite video and S-Video jacks. It has one 75 Ohm F-type RF input and one 75 Ohm F-Type RF output. It will route signals in a surprising combination of ways. Signal quality was very good, with only slight darkening detectable when using the built in RF modulator. I detected no appreciable distortion, noise or artifacts in either video or audio outputs.USER OPERATIONWhen the unit is off, it is a pass-through for the RF input and output connectors. When turned on, it takes one of the four AV inputs and routes it to the AV output. The video input can be either composite or S-Video. If the input is S-Video, the signal is sent to both the composite and S-Video outputs. If the input signal is composite, the signal is sent only to the composite output. In addition, the output signal is modulated and sent to the RF output on either channel 3 or 4 depending on the rear switch position. Take note, that the modulator is monophonic. If a stereo signal is input via the AV jacks, it is downmixed to mono before modulation. One bit of good news is that movies encoded with macrovision, like South Pacific, can be switched through the RF modulator without the annoying color shifting. The VS4-MOD+ does not circumvent macrovision encoding, but it doesn't fall on its face like some modulators that are built into VCRs. When the VS4-MOD+ is turned on, the RF input signal is not selectable. You have to turn it off to pass through the RF signal.THE THREE BUTTONSThere are three buttons on the front: Power, Select, and Scan. The power switch is useful to switch between the RF input and one of the four AV inputs. The Select switch is useful to sequentially select one of the four AV inputs. Each time the select button is pressed, the AV input is changed in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, ... The select button can also be used to stop the unit from scanning. The scan button's usefulness is something of a mystery. It starts the unit automatically switching between the 4 AV inputs with a fixed duration between switches. The duration is adjustable from fast to slow in 8 steps by pressing the Scan button multiple times. The only way to stop the from scanning, once it is started, is to press the select button. If the unit is turned off while scanning, it resumes scanning when powered back on!REMOTE CONTROLOne of the nicer features, is the VS4-MOD+ remote learning capability. It can learn three IR signals from an arbitrary remote that will operate the Power, Select, and Scan functions. I tried it successfully with remotes from Pioneer, Sony, and JVC. The learning sequence in the one-sheet manual incorrectly states what letters will appear on the unit's single character red LED display. The order in which "C" and "S" appear is reversed. In addition, for anyone having difficulty, once the letter "F" is seen on the display, press no other buttons on the remote before pressing the select button on VS4-MOD+.HMMM...The unit remembers its selected input if power is turned off. If AC power to the wall-wart power supply is removed then re-applied, the unit remains off until turned back on. It still remembers its previously selected input after total power interruption. Alas, there is no way to directly select one of the four AV inputs. The bottom line is that even with a sophisticated remote control, there is no way to absolutely program a sequence or macro that will select a specific input. You will have to be able to see the red LED display digit to tell which of the four inputs is selected. The red display character is dim and about an inch behind the dark red panel. The lack of discrete input channel selection earns four stars for this otherwise excellent AV switcher. The mistake in the remote learning manual sheet and the fact that the unit must be turned off to pass the RF signal through are two more demerits, but they don't cause a further de-rating because they can be worked around.CONCLUSIONAt under $30, the VS4-MOD+ is a bargain and it nearly earns that one star back. You get a remote controlled switcher, S-Video conversion, and RF modulation if needed. If you remove the rubber feet, it is 1.75" tall by 9.75" wide and about 5.5" deep. The wall-wart is very small at 9VDC and 200 mA. I recommend the Terk VS4-MOD+ because there's lots of bang for the buck in a small package.
For the 3rd time just a slight jarring has killed my D50. Never even got to run a full discharge of this battery. The D50 is one weak camera killed by a bump against a hand-rail. Will never buy Nikon digital again!
I did a TON of research before buying this camera, and it is simply the best camera in the $200 range. The Kodak 6330 is a great overall digital camera for the price! It is really easy to use, and the EasyShare software is very simple. It creates great pics, and I've already used the print ordering function on the software to print photos to my local grocer. Great quality photos up to 11x14.The size of the camera is average, but if I had another $100 to spend, I would probably go with the Elph or Minolta's slim body camera (XT?). I don't know if they are as simple to use, but they are less than half the thickness and the Minolta doesn't have an external zoom, which cuts down on noise and there is nothing to bump around. The only problem with the smaller cameras is the proprietary batteries (you can't just throw some AA's in them, as you can with the 6330).All of that said, I'm VERY HAPPY with my 6330. I got a 128 MB card. I would recommend watching the papers for deals on this one. I found one with a free 64 MB card on sale for 199 at one retailer, and got another retailer to do a price match and throw in a 128 MB card instead of the 64 for only $10 extra. Not too shabby. :-) so, for under $300, I got the camera, rechargable batteries and charger, a case, &amp; a 128mB card.:-)
This has got to be the most horrid piece of hardware to ever enter my life.Like an idiot, I ordered six of these as I was building up a new server room. Every single day I spend in the office I regret this decision.Why this is a piece of junk:a/ The on-screen-display (OSD) feels like it was written for a high school computer science project, by a football player. You cannot see the OSD unless the current port selected is getting an active video signal from the currently chosen host. In other words, if you shutdown the current server and the video card stops sending a signal, you are locked out of the OSD! If you are moving down the list of ports on the OSD and hit a port that has no active machine connected to it, you lose the OSD! To clear this you must hit the refresh button on the KVM itself a few times.b/ The labels you assign to each KVM port from the OSD can very easily disappear att at once, reverting back to "Channel 1" "Channel 2" etc.There is a very easy to typo keyboard shortcut for"clear all the machine names from the OSD all at once without telling me it has happened". This command btw is NOT listed on the OSD menu itself, so it is even more infuriating when it happens, since you are not really sure what you did you did to wipe all your configs out.c/ The mouse emulation is even worse than the OSD (somehow). If you intend on using this KVM on your Linux cluster, forget about it. More often than not, the following will occur: your machine will not POST until you unplug the mouse, if using GNOME your mouse will go into 'crazy mouse' mode, hitting random places on your desktop dozens of times a second, when you use the scroll wheel on the mouse, your pointer either locks up or disappears. Due to the above issues, I had a very important server get rebooted in the middle of the day (the crazy mouse must have hit the Log Off menu, then the Shutdown button, then pressed the mouse at exactly the right moment). You can possibly fix this issue by adding this line to your GRUB config btw, but this seems like a dumb workaround for a product that shouldn't suck so much in the first place:kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.8-1.521 ro root=LABEL=/ rhgb quiet psmouse.proto=bared/ The channel names on the OSD are not in alphabetical order. There is actually no way to sort them at all. A minor inconvenience yes, but when added to the rest it becomes yet another reason to hate this product.e/ The characters you can use on the OSD are limited to alphanumeric only. No -, no /, no ", no anything else but '[a-Z][1-0]'. This is really annoying if you have machines called for example "test-01" or "cvs-branch-02". There is also no Backspace function, you must left arrow back to the very beginning and re-type your machine name. The characters typed also have a nasty habit of being entered twice if you type more than 20 words per minutes, which in addition to the fact there is no backspace means entering the same machine name multiple times until the KVM is happy.f/ The "special" daisy-chain cables Belkin wants to sell you for up to $100 a piece, are simple straight through db-25 serial cables. Of course they say their fancy gold plated blah blah blah is far superior to anything else out there. Do not waste your money on these cables, it is a rip-off stacked on top of a bigger rip-off.I have spent a considerable amount of time online, looking through IT and Sysadmin forums, reading other peoples' experiences who have the same exact issues I have had with these units. These problems have been around for a long time, and there is no apparent fix, or even acknowledgment, of these issues from Belkin.And if you think you will have better luck using this KVM on your Windows machines, guess again. All of the OSD issues will still be there, and, I have seen the mouse go into crazy mouse mode on XP Pro SP2 machines.Avoid these units at all costs. They are barely worth being free if you want to use them in a production environment. Having your CVS machines reboot because of some terrible mouse emulation, or spending an extra 10 minutes finding the machine you desperately need to work on because the on screen display has cleared the list of servers at the exact moment you need it the most, is NOT worth saving a few hundred dollars in the short, medium, or long term.Just don't do it. Don't buy these units. Please.If someone from Belkin would like to contact me for their chance to explain these issues and offer solutions, I would be more than happy to discuss them and amend this review. Until then, I will put these units up for auction and hope some greater fool will take them off my hands.
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 . . .
When ordering I though this might be too long for what I need, but 1 foot is pretty darn short in terms of computer cables. It works great on my CNC machine pushing realtime data as fast as my computer can push it.
This scans a bunch of types of barcodes. I tested almost all of them out.It will scan:*EAN-13 (ISBNs)*EAN-8*GS1-128 (EAN-128)*UPC-A (Regular UPC's)*Code 128*Code 39 (3 of 9)*Interleaved 2 of 5It will not scan:*UPC-E (I think this is the tiny barcode on books that encodes only the price, not the ISBN)*Codabar (used by libraries)*POSTNET (the lines the post office stamps on the bottom of your mail)*2-D barcodesIt's a contact scanner, which means that the scanner should be in contact with the barcode. But, it sometimes works up to an inch above a well-printed barcode. Also, it's a wired, USB scanner, which means you'll need to bring your laptop close to whatever it is you're scanning.It automatically scans the text of the barcode plus an Enter character, but you can get rid of the enter character through the scanable options in the book.Pros:+I was able to plug mine in and start scanning without installing any software (I use a PC)+It automatically scans many different types of barcodes, without you having to adjust anything+Pretty long cord, about 4 feet+Very easy to use+Lightweight, yet steady+Beeps satisfactorily after every successful scan, and doesn't beep when it doesn't scan+Scanned even my bar codes I printed from my injet printer that got smearedCons:-Very simple, the only options you can change is the length and the pitch of the beep (through codes in the book)
I bought this for my Onkyo receiver which required a direct connect Internet connection to receive the dozen or so channels available (XM, Pandora, Rhapsody, etc.). It is of good construction and looking (color) and adds some fun to my otherwise mundane system layout. Live it up and try come of the colors available.Since using daily I've not had a problem at all. Arrived on time, well packaged, and as I ordered. Solid good product.
Everything sounds great on these speakers, and truly the sound quality shines with piano and jazz music being played through my bluegears sound card. The bass is crisp and even when it is cranked down, the sound quality is phenomenal. I would recommend this product to any audio freak out there. You can't get much better than this without spending a heck of a lot more money for minimal sound improvements.
Great item easy to use and gave me hair awesome bounce love it you needed one of these shipped quickly too.
Great hair dryer. I tried it in on of hotels, liked a lot and bought 5 for each room in the apartment. Powerful, nice grip, light and not too noisy. Great price, too.
If you are looking for an affordable usb head set, look no further. I use these headphones for Absolutely everything on my computer. From gaming, to voice chatting, listening and producing music. For around 20 bucks these are amazing headphones.Pro'sSound claritycomfortease of use.Con'sThe mic mute button is frustrating, personally i never mute the mic, and if I want to lay in my bed whilst voice chatting often times the mute button gets pushed, only a slight draw back.Over all great headphones, strongly recommend them either for music listening to music, gaming, or even recording something like a pod cast.
I bought this player to use when traveling.I only used it a couple of times and the player died right after it went out of warranty.I will buy a name brand next time.
Received my Harmony 550 yesterday and had everything programmed and working in about 30 minutes. I have a Panasonic 50PX60U plasma, DirecTV HR21 DVR, Oppo 981HD DVD player, Onkyo 605 receiver, and a PS3. I was easily able to enter the devices through the user interface on the software that was provided, and set up the activities in a snap. Very intuitive and overall a great product. Highly recommended!
Like most purchasers of camcorders, I am having my first child in August. Thus, I decided to buy a camcorder to take hours of video that I will never watch again. On the other hand, if I didn't buy a camcorder, I would be a horrible parent, right?Anyways, I did a fair amount of research online and in print (Consumers Reports). I finally decided to purchase the Panasonic based on the recommendations of several electronics salespeople.First, the PV-DV201 is a MiniDV format digital camcorder. The Digital8 camcorders (generally sold by Sony) are a little cheaper for the tapes. On the other hand, the camcorders are a bit larger and a fair bit heavier. If you have old 8mm tapes you want to replay on a camcorder, Digital8 is probably the format for you. This was my first camcorder, so I went with the MiniDV format because of the weight difference, and also because the picture quality seemed a bit better.One caveat about the PV-DV201: The digital zoom requires you to press a separate button, which is a bit awkward. That being said, it is rare (in my experience) that you will need zoom power in excess of 20X, which the 201 provides. The digital zoom is a bit of a marketing ploy.If you have previously fallen for the Sony marketing blitz, and think that only Sony can make good consumer electronics, just shop the prices, and you will see Sony is $100-150 more for comparable features.I found this camcorder to be a high quality starter camcorder in the digital format, for a very reasonable price.
When one finds the iPod line hasn't changed much in a while, just wait a few days, and you are likely to be blown off your feat. Apple is constantly innovating, and pushing the limit, in order to bring you the world's greatest products.The iPod Nano may well be one of the most impressive products ever produced, by Apple Computer. The iPod Mini was the best selling iPod, making the iPod Mini the best selling portable music player, in the world. In fact, it had only be released in January 2004, and it was updated in early 2005. However, in September 2005, Apple decided it was going to stop producing the iPod Mini. Why? They had something better: the iPod Nano.Apple CEO and co-founder, Steve Jobs, calls the creation, "impossibly small," and "magic." While it might be a stretch to refer to the Nano as impossible or magic, it is the first reaction one has, when they see the product.Size - The iPod Nano's size is its greatest attribute. Its depth is slightly less than a number two pencil. In fact, the iPod Nano is thinner than the iPod Shuffle. Of course, it is also significantly less wide and tall, than the original iPods, and the iPod Mini it replaces. Weight is another jaw-dropping figure. The iPod Nano is almost four times lighter than the iPod Photo 20 Gigabyte player.I did not even fully comprehend how impressed I would be, when I held the Nano in my hands. It seems and feels even smaller in person, but everything fits together beautifully as well. The seems around the edges is very neat and nearly impossible to notice. When holding the iPod Nano, you really get the feeling that you are holding something of appreciable quality.Reliability - The iPod Nano will prove to be incredibly reliable. Why? The Nano uses solid-state flash memory, which means there are no moving parts, in the player. The original iPod and iPod Mini used miniature hard drives, while still a good solution, they were bigger and could become damaged, when taking a hit. A lot of people who were upset that their iPod with a hard drive went out, would likely not have any problems, with the iPod Nano.Storage - This 2-gigabyte iPod Nano is capable of holding approximately 500 songs. For $50 more, you can buy the 4-gigabyte, which olds approximately 1000 songs. If you think the higher capacity could be useful to you, the $50, for an extra 2-gigabytes is a good value. However, if you're on a budget, or are not so concerned with capacity, this 2-gigabyte model will get the job done. 500 songs is a lot of music, so you will rarely find yourself in a situation, where you need more than that.Display - The display on the new iPod Nano is fantastic. It features a nice resolution, and color. You can view your photographs, or the album art, from your music. There are also the standard iPod games to play, in color.Click Wheel - The click wheel continues to make iPod the most convenient and easy-to-use music player around. Being used to the slightly larger click wheel, on the full size iPod, I was concerned the Nano's smaller click-wheel would be less functional, but that concern was quickly dismissed, when I saw it works as easy and efficiently as ever.Color - White is the traditional iPod color. This white iPod Nano will match your iMac, iBook, or other Apple products. Furthermore, the white is less likely to show scratches and fingerprints. It is a good idea to protect your iPod Nano, if you're concerned about its appearance. The chrome finish, on the back, is particularly prone to scratches.Overall, Apple truly hit a home run, with the iPod Nano. Some companies follow, and some companies innovate and change the world. Apple is one of those companies. I love the nano, and my music can no go with me to even more places, with a player that is lighter than ever. The iPod Nano is destined to become the best selling music player in the world, and it will be for good reason.
I was really skeptical of this router (given the bad reviews), but I picked this router up today at Fry's as a refurbished/open box special for $42. I planned on putting DD-WRT onto the router. DD-WRT is a 3rd party firmware that changes how this (and many other routers) run. I wanted this router to run as a repeater, ie to boost the signal of another router.I brought it home, plugged it in, spent 2 minutes putting the new firmware on. I followed the instructions on DD-WRT's website to get it up and running as a repeater. It was much easier than cracking my old Linksys WRT54G v5 for DD-WRT.It's been running for around 4 hours now perfectly. It repeats the signal of the other router beautifully, even though the other router only has 25% signal strength where I have this router installed. My whole house is now blanketed without any problems.Putting DD-WRT on this was a breeze, and with DD-WRT, this router works wonderfully so far. Highly recommend it, especially with DD-WRT. I bought another one for my parents, who are in need of a new router. I'm not sure why others were having so many problems, but perhaps Netgear has shoddy quality control.
This charger is a good quality one from Sony. It is compact and easy to use. Only it gets a bit hot after prolonged use. Automatic worldwide voltage support is great! The batteries are good too and last almost for 200 shots with my canon s3is.
works great for my pc i am using windows xp pro all the keyboard buttons work and I got a great price from geeks.com $17.99 and received it in 3 dayshttp://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=MAC-WLS-DSK
I purchased this remote because the remote for my Norcent DVD player stopped working a few months after I bought it. This remote is easy to use, the set up is very easy. It's slim and fits perfectly in my hand. It works better than my regular remotes at home. I like it a lot.
The X85 it talks, it makes very good picture prints, black is easy to refill, color not easy, has highest resolution I've found and better than X83, the previous modle. It cost least as a new modle than others for &quot;all in ones&quot; print/copy etc. A few not so bad considerations include the non-print space at bottom of page 1/2&quot; is blank and side borders 1/4&quot;. This can sometimes be a problem but can be managed; others are even around sides 1/4&quot;. It will print off line and you have to restart the computer to get copy. If two printers running on one computer the Lexmark will not act as primary printer and it is more difficult to reset the default settings to become primary but like all printers you must have that printer plug in at startup, turning on computer while other not in line. It takes ample time to learn the techicals having two printers on one system. Overall, the X85 is a fun product and carries larger ink capacities than most brands, but can cost slightly more. It will handle all systems within the past 5 or so years. As the real old systems I'm not sure and not sure about systems with CD/DVD&quot;(+}&quot;. disks.
I have had this for nearly a month now and I've been late for work every day.Sometimes it goes off; sometimes not.You can set two alarms: Alarm 1 is Ipod and Alarm 2 is radio. I had Alarm 1 set to 6:30 and Alarm 2 set to 7:00pm. I set both alarms to ON. If I leave my iPod in my car or something, Alarm 1 does not go off (no iPod in dock).So, I changed Alarm 2 to 6:30 and Alarm 1 to 6:20.Last night I used the Sleep function to listen to the iPod before I slept, and this morning, no alarm went off. Not Alarm 1 or Alarm 2.Also, it's running slow.Some days it does go off, I'll admit.Note: I am a highly technical person (it's not a user error).I'm taking it back today
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!
The computer seems to operate good for what I use it for. Mainly surf the net do email and some other stuff. Not much software comes with it, mostly garbage programs. Windows Vista seems to function pretty good. Internet Explorer 7 seems to do its own thing from time to time. It likes to minimize the screen whenever you click on something in the dialogue box. Not fun and gets very annoying after a while. Some of the buttons on the keyboard are in a different place than usual but you get used to it. The screen looks good. Overall not a bad buy but I'm not a techno wizard.
I was looking for an extended warranty for my Canon Powershot G6 and saw this item listed in Amazon "accessories."Under product details they say, "Your product will be repaired if it breaks within three years of the date of purchase, subject to certain terms and conditions."I could not find the Terms and Conditions online. I called them and spoke to a customer service representative and a supervisor (Donald). I was told THEY CANNOT PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN WRITING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THE PRODUCT.They'll TALK to you about them, but that's it.It's disappointing that Amazon would hook up with a company that refuses to disclose the details of the contract they are selling.If anyone knows of a reputable 3rd party warranty company for digital cameras, please post. I usually don't buy them, but . . .Gary Price
The volume and tuner spindal wheels don't work after a few years. Spend your money on a better one instead.
I was under the impression that 40X means that they can be written at 40X spped. My Drive (which is a 40X LiteOn) will only write them at 12X and Nero says it's only a 12X disc? Is this false advertising on Memorex's part??? Any ideas??Good price though..but I like the Staples Gold better(Store brand of a sony I think) and they write at 40x ..
This is an excellant product, well made and a good idea. The only drawback I can see is there should be room for more than six pieces in the product. Perhaps if they used a differant method of holding in the flash drives they could get more than six in it. It will hold more than six if left in loosely, but there are only six elastic sections for the drives. JB2wheeler
We replace an old Sony system with this system and it is great. Box is 70lbs, so, still having problems getting undamaged parts but, I think Amazon will come through and get it to me. First shipment had hole through bottom of box through top of subwoofer. Replacement to that had hole in side of box in the front of the subwoofer.Anyway, great system, great sound, and easy to hookup.Edit - The sub-woofer cone separated causing a lose of sound. I used caulk and sealed it back to the rim and it works fine.Edit - This unit is now almost 6 years old and still works great!
This product is very easy to set up; however it is not a printer which is what I needed (my bad for not reading clearly what it does). The return and reorder (a printer) worked quite well.
The comments on the Terk LF-30S seem to run in two distinct camps. It either works great, or won't work at all, usually due to WiFi interference. You can beat the WiFi problem, and I'll show you how.First, my experience with the Terk has been positive. It was easy to set up and everything you need is included. We use it to send a signal from our Comcast DVR (hooked to our main big-screen TV) to a secondary TV in our kitchen / family room area. We use a secondary output on the DVR to hook up the Terk sending unit. The signal is sent between two floors of my house. I did a little measuring on the two floors, and with a little basic geometry, was able to aim the antennas acceptably on the first pass. Its not like a satellite antenna - aim in the correct general direction will be fine. It is a wood frame house. Your mileage may vary.The IR extender function works well. The IR emitter (at the sending unit to control the source Comcast DVR) is quite strong. I never figured out exactly where the IR "eye" is on the Comcast box, but no matter, the IR emitter works as long as I put it anywhere on the right side of the box. As with the antenna aim, close is good enough. The IR commands miss about 5% of the time, but I can't be sure that isn't just my poor aim with the remote (the Terk receiver is not right next to the TV).Picture and sound quality are excellent, as many others have noted. I was surprised. I am also impressed by the Terk's ability to handle wide-screen content coming off the cable box. It appropriately displays that content with black bars top and bottom on the secondary TV, which is the old style 4:3, even though the Comcast DVR is set up for a 16:9 widescreen format.Our large dog likes to sit in the signal path, which sometimes creates both audio and visual static. Better antenna aim helped, but usually we just ask her to move. Static also occurs when using a Bluetooth headset close to the receiver, which also uses the 2.4 GHz band, but this is an infrequent occurrence. But you are probably reading this to find out how to handle static from WiFi and other 2.4 GHz devices. So here's the story on how to handle this problem.First, some people have panned the product because its not 5.8 GHz. That is silly. You need to assess what 2.4 and 5.8 GHz products are already in your home, and then decide which frequency spectrum is less crowded given what you already have.Phones: In our home, we got rid of our old 2.4 GHz phones because they interfered with the WiFi. Most modern wireless phones automatically try to chose the clearest channel - you can't restrict this operation, and the problem is worse if you use a phone with Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) security. So we opted for 5.8 GHz phones. If you have 2.4 GHz phones, the Terk may not work well for you depending on the proximity of phones, base units, etc. to the receiving unit. (And if you have 5.8 GHz phones, then a 5.8 GHz version of the this product will have similar problems you won't be able to control. Note that Terk doesn't make a 5.8 GHz version, but other manufacturers do.)Microwave ovens: These interfere in the 2.4 GHz spectrum, and make a mess of the Terk product if the receiving unit is in the same room as the microwave. The microwave also made a mess of the our old 2.4 GHz phones, another reason we switched to 5.8 GHz phones. When we use the microwave, we turn of the TV momentarily due to extreme static, but remember that our microwave is close to the Terk receiver. If you want to cook and watch TV at the same time, the Terk may not be for you. Find a 5.8 GHz product instead.WiFi: Here is how to make the Terk work with your WiFi. First, understand your WiFi. Although there are 11 WiFi channels in the USA (more in Europe), these channels overlap. There are only 3 non-overlapping channels: 1, 6, and 11. You should choose one of these channels, based on what is in use by your neighbors. (Using only these 3 channels is also more polite to the neighbors too as it leaves more room for them.) Now, knowing what channel your WiFi uses, choose a Terk channel that won't interfere as follows:Terk channel A: Interferes with WiFi 1, OK with 6 and 11.Terk channel B: Interferes with WiFi 6, OK with 1 and 11.Terk channel C: Interferes with WiFi 6 and 11, OK with 1.Terk channel D: Interferes with WiFi 11, OK with 1 and 6.The information above was gleaned from the Terk manual and a website that listed the frequencies used by WiFi channels. (Google it or try www.moonblinkwifi.com/2point4freq.cfm)This should get you where you need to go. The Terk doesn't reject signals as well as I would like. When using my laptop at the kitchen table, it sometimes causes interference with the Terk receiver in the same room, even though I'm not using an interfering channel. However, simply changing the orientation of the laptop usually does the trick. Our WiFi router isn't that far from the Terk receiver, but its far enough that there isn't a problem. Having the WiFi router in the same room as the Terk RECEIVER could be a problem. Having the router in close proximity to the Terk sender wouldn't cause a static problem (but it might cut the range of both the Terk and the WiFi).Sorry if I got too geeky. Hopefully your WiFi router and/or computers are far enough away from the Terk receiver that you won't have this problem, but if you do, there is a way around it. I'd also be sure to get the Terk from somewhere that has a good return policy. That way, if you can't resolve the RF interference problems, you can return it for a 5.8 GHz version from another manufacturer.
This is the 3rd Sony camera I've purchased (P93, H5, W80), but IT WILL BE THE LAST.I bought this Camera approximately 1 week before my wedding to carry with us on our honeymoon. We were gone for 2 weeks and a week after we got back I started to notice Dust behind the glass over the rear LCD panel. I carried the camera in my pocket every day for approximately one month and I was seeing dust.I called Sony who instructed me to take it back to BestBuy (where I made the purchase). I did so and they sent it out to get repaired. When I got it back it looked great, for about 2 months...I then called again and explained that there must obviously be a defect as this is the second time within the first few months of owning the camera. They said they'd gladly take a look at it but they couldn't do anything such as exchange it for another one, or give me credit to buy a different model without looking at it first. This made perfect sense to me so I sent it off.A few weeks later I get a phone call from the repair facility explaining that they can't do anything because they are a "complete repair facility" and there is a minor dent in the top of the camera. I'm aware of the dent but it's microscopic. I have no clue how it even got there and I even get them to admit it has no affect on the camera whatsoever. Still no luck and they wanted $135 to repair it. NO THANKS!When I got the camera back I cleaned it myself using a microfiber cloth and an eye glass repair kit since they wouldn't even do that. I have pictures of the process and intend on writing up a how-to guide on my blog. This all happened about 6 months ago. Since then it's been relatively fine until about 2 weeks ago when the memory card/battery door broke off.This camera has easily been THE WORST I've owned. I wish I had pictures available of the amount of dust I found inside once I decided to operate myself.I would like to say, when there was no dust inside the camera took phenomenal quality pictures for a compact, despite the lack of manual controls.I would NEVER RECOMMEND this camera to anyone. The build quality is absolutely HORRIBLE.
The video quality is nowhere near what I expected and I am disapointed enough to return it.Its got a good swivel and thats about it; the content that comes with it is so-so and the headset is pretty minimal.
this camera takes great pictures is very easy to learn, but the battery lasted 1 day and isn't rechargable.The easyshare dock comes with a rechargable battery pack, but costs another $....also, after installing the included software onto my Sony vaio laptop, the computer got very messed up and I had to reinstall the whole operating system.everything else about the camera is wonderful. It takes really good quality pictures esp. in close up mode. for a reasonable price. And it works very well with my mom's powermac G4.All in all a great camera with few, though severe, shortcomings.
I still use this printer at home. The toner cartridges run about $60, but last quite a while. Holds maybe 200 - 300 sheets of paper in the tray. It's quite light and has a USB port. I hooked up a wireless NIC via the USB and print wirelessly with this printer.Installation a breeze, no driver conflicts. Very good for the price. I gave it 4 stars because it just doesn't hold enough paper as I print large manuals sometimes and have to keep feeding this thing. But like I said... for the price; it's great.
For the money I don't think you will find a better camcorder.I've had mine for about a week &amp; I'm very happy with it.I think you could spend alot more for digital and not get asmany useful features. Basically its very easy to use but alsocontains some advanced functions. Picture quality is outstanding.Sony really outdid itself on this one.
I've had D-link routers for a number of years, as they come highly recommended from my computer savvy son-in-law. We expected great things from this router, however after several days of trying to get it to function properly, my son-in-law had to give up. We returned the router for a refund and ended up with a different D-Link system, purchased at Best Buy which functions perfectly. Possibly this one particular router wasn't manufactured properly (my son-in-law was very high on it and rather dismayed at its inability to function properly) but I can not recommend this router at this point. The DIR-651 I have in use now has done the job quite readily.
there is not a better value out there on a DVD recorder. While this piece lacks some of the high end features, the bottom line is that the recording quality is great (don't use the extended mode), better than any VCR i've ever had.Spend some time playing around with it, you won't be disappointed.
IF you have firewire 400 or 800 on your computer, this reader is wonderful!!! Gone are the long waits for huge files to download.This was my gift of choice for family and friends for Christmas 2007.
I originally got this as a gift for my husband, since we both like to play World of Warcraft, and end up spending a few hours during raid times with our headsets on. It ended up being so comfortable that I replaced my more expensive one that I already had.
Well, we finally buried the old girl. Thats right...our magnavox just departed for dvd heaven for a well deserved rest.Why am I giving it 5 stars? because of the horrific abuse it took over the last 18 months before finally giving up the ghost.My 4 year old has beaten the living cannoli out of this thing...Im talking oatmeal, massive sippy cup spillage, greasy fingers, multiple dives down he stairs, cross country car trips, grape jelly soaked dvd's and random frustrated button pushing.The picture remained GREAT.It played WHATEVER scratched remnents she jammed in there.The sound was terrific...And it played for HOURS.I was amazed it lasted as long as it did.Thi is PERFECT for a toddler.
We opened the box expecting to be able to set this up and start streaming netflix- however model bd-C5500 does not come with the HDMI cable- a 30 minute call to the Samsung support determined that it was not a shipping error, they only include the cable if it is model number bd-c5500c! plus, we have to purchase a wifi adapter. although I have a wifi adapter, it was not compatible with this machine- which we didnt learn until we opened the box. apparently only a samsung wifi adapter works with this- to the tune of an additional $80!- not worth it- we packed it up and sent it back
Very happy with the Nissan thermos. Keeps my coffee hot all day. Great product. I have the large 61 oz. and the smaller one also and am a satisfied customer.
I grabbed these as an inexpensive little headset for my 5 year old to listen to his games on the desktop computer. Well, I used them myself for the first time this afternoon to listen to some Youtube links and WOW! I was VERY impressed at the high quality sound coming out of such a tiny and (yeah, I'll say it) cheap pair of headphones!With some name brands you can always expect quality and Panasonic is no exception to the rule. The most shocking thing about these great little lightweight headphones is their pricetag!If you're reading this review, don't hesitate and miss out before they wise up and triple the price - grab them NOW! In fact, order 2 so you'll have an extra set around the house. I'm going to do so right now. ;)
Before we purchased these Sennheiser wireless headphones we read all the reviews and some of them talked about having some difficulty getting them hooked up. So I called the company and asked how difficult it was to get them hooked up and working. They said that sometimes a person would need some converter from analog to digital signal, which was pretty expensive. So then I called LG, the maker of my tv and got their input. They said if I used the 1 audio out plug on the tv that if we got sound from the headphones we would lose the sound from the speakers. That wasn't good. Finally I called my cable company and spoke to a tech support person. He explained to me that our cable box was digital and had 2 audio outs and all I had to do was hook the wireless plug to the cable box in one of those. That info allowed me to place my order, which was a very good deal on the refurbished unit. The headphones arrived, we charged them up and then hooked them up as directed to the cable box and they worked perfectly and also we still had use of the tv speakers. Now my husband can use the headphones to have the volume as high as he likes and I can have the tv at the volume I like. It was easy peazy! I thought I should share this information for others who may have been intimidated about hooking them up. The sound in the headphones is amazing. Crystal clear. We are very happy with the purchase.Sennheiser Remanufactured RS-120 Wireless Headphones
With the added peace of mind on a product that is without a doubt a very good product, and having any service plan would unjustify its reliability. Brother printers and other products designed by Brother are by far the best quality for the best price on the market today. Unlike cannon and xerox which build for quantity and not quality... I like to thank Amazon.com for adding this product on their line of supporting electronics... They definately made a good joice in judgement on their part.
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!
We've always had HP printers and when ours got ruined in a move, we went and purchased another one. I realize that this was a cheaper model but was not prepared to find all the problems that I have with it. It always jams with multiple paper feed. Frequently, the light on the front blinks and the whole thing stops working. I have to pull the usb plug on the back to reset it. I'm not happy with the purchase.
The item worked perfectly with my Ipod nano, and it was only $3 including shipping. How can you go wrong?
received adapter on time and had it installed in seconds and worked as advertised. I will be bying more of these adapters in the future. Amazon was great
The price is great for this item! The item itself has a sure fit compartment for your Zune 30GB and completely covers it, from top of screen to connector at bottom. It even includes a plastic protective covering for the front of your Zune! The quality is great. The leather feels nice and it even includes a belt clip. There's also a section under the top lid/cover that can be used to store an ID card or something amongst those lines.Overall, this item is a great product and a decent price.
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.
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.
I have spent nearly 3 years looking at the various Ipods which have come onto the market, each time with the hope of saveing up the money to finaly be able to buy a music player capable of holding my 8 days worth of continuous music. Finaly I purchased the 30 GB Ipod with video and I must say this device will be with me untill its dying breath. Carring and playing full length movies allong with all of my photoes and music has turned this into my all in one entertainment device.
This product is of exceptionally poor quality. I ordered two Dayton 7.1 Ch Home Theater Speaker wall plates. The individual recepticles were difficult to attach to the 3 gang box. The greatest problem was in attaching the wall plate to the recepticles. Only one recepticle had the necessary threaded metal inserts to accept screws and they were a different size than the included screws! I had to find other screws that fit just to finish the installation. For the money, $32 per assembly, it was a waste!! The experience was so unpleasant that I elected to not install the second unit. Don't buy this product, there are better alternatives.
I purchased this unit a little over a month ago, and am very please with the performance and features that it has. In any setup, your speakers will have the biggest impact on the sound, but having a good quality surround receiver with minimal amplifier distortion makes a big difference as well. This receiver not only delivers beautiful surround sound for movies, but Yamaha goes the extra mile to provide DSP settings to enhance music listening enjoyment as well.The setup of the receiver is actually pretty intuitive, and the menus are easy to navigate. The only thing this is missing that the more expensive Yamaha models have, is the automatic sound setup that uses a microphone which connects to the receiver. Those reveiver then calibrate all the speakers automatically for you. Forthis model, you still need to sit in your listening position and manually tweek the speaker settings (if you are not happy with the simple room size defaults). Not a big deal, just thought it was worth mentioning.About the only thing I am not crazy about, is the typical Yamaha brick remote. It seems that Yamaha spends all its research and development money on DSPs and sound field processing software (which is a very good thing), but spends very little on remote control ergonomics design. The remote is fully functional and programmable, it's just clunky in design and feel. I guess Yamaha figures that most people only use their remote for initial setup, and then use a good universal remote for normal daily use.All in all, for the price that Amazon currently has this unit listed for, you really can't beat it. So if you are looking for a 6.1 system, this is a great choice.
I bought Nikon CoolScan 5000 ED to scan my positive and negatives. Machine scans good and sometimes perfect and before i bought it i thought it was my only need. But the scanning machine has to have a suitable software. The software they gave with the machine is really old and not user friendly. Additionally, with strip film holder, Coolscan automaticaly takes the strip but can not recognize the exact frame on the strip. Sometimes it stops the strip in the middle and shows one half from previous photo and one half from the next photo. Despite these unquality things the scanning performance is great.
We bought this camera in Mid-January. And Both my husband and I love it. This camera has EVERYTHING we could want. And is SO much better than my cheap Kodak DC3200. We are expecting our 4th and final baby in June. And this is another reason why we purchased it. Although we didn't pay 399. for it. We paid 379.00. The clarity of these pictures are just AWESOME! We have even printed them out and they are SO clear! I would purchase this camera again in a heartbeat!
I first bought a Kensington Liquid FM, which retailed at $100. It sounded horrible - static at it's best, even on a fully clear frequency. If you didn't position it properly, you didn't get anything. It was supposed to scan for empty stations, but half the time it came up with frequencies with a full blown station on it. It had RDS, which barely worked at all. And finally, you can only use it in the car.I then bought this iTrip, and what a complete difference. When I turned it on the first time, I got powerful, clear music, no matter what position it was put in. It's very small and can be used inside the house to transmit to your radio.
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 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.
Very poor quality product. Looks nice but VERY CHEAPLY designed and built. Volume control broke shortly after purchase. it is mounted 90 degrees to the circuit board with no support system. Designed as a "throw away" item.
I made my decision to buy this all-in-one printer based on Consumer Reports testing and they were right on. It was inexpensive and does everything I ask of it very well.
My husband purchased two of these for me and after a few months, both microphones have quit working. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED TO LAST!
I take away 1 star for cost, but this battery has been with me from my Vaio S360 now to my Vaio SZ360 (the SZ360 can still use the old extended, although the new extended is 600ma higher).I get very close to double the battery life on both the S360 and the SZ360 over the standard batteries. Typical workload mix for me on battery includes wireless on, brightness at 2 bars, optical drive off, CPU power saving on max battery. I will be doing email, web browsing and business document creation and manage 4 hrs easily with this now 2 year old battery.The other reviewer got a defective battery, I think, and rather than try to swap it gave it a bad review instead and just assumed that Sony was duplicitous in their advertising.With the extended batteries, it really does come down to math folks. 7200ma provides twice the power of 3600ma. You have to consider the power draw of your laptop in terms of how many ma/h it is drawing and adjust accordingly to get X hours of battery life. 7200-7800 is a good number to provide a balance between weight and size, and sufficient power for an S or SZ series notebook with reasonable power saving measures enabled.I think a lot of people either expect too much from notebooks and/or dont really have the technical background to understand what they're going to get given a certain usage pattern, component mix, and battery capacity.
I used these to make sweatshirts for grandparents and they worked great, very easy with instructions too. I will buy again in the near furture.
Nice and compact. For such a small unit the speakers actually sound good. Overall a good value for the money.
Pros: It has the perfect design - both hardware and software. Its minuscule size and excellent music management software iTunes makes up for the missing Bluetooth & WiFi. Great sound and battery life too.Cons: Not same hardware quality as older Apple products - I bought two 2nd gen nanos last week - the 2GB and 8GB. I've owned a few Apple products for years now and I noticed that the quality of the new nano is not as robust as the previous iPods or other Apple devices. The hold button on 2GB nano is loose. The 8GB black had a flimsy wheel that won't stay put. A click felt like 2 clicks, and soon started to make funny sounds as if its going to fall apart. I eventually had to return and get a replacement twice ! I had a similar experience with another Apple product (not iPod) a month ago, the 1st piece was defective so had to replace the next day.Conclusion: I still give nano 4 stars since in the big schema of things, its a superb MP3 device, specially because its music management software iTunes works much better than others (which by the way is one of the big reasons for iPod's success). It is VERY easy to transfer music to your iPod and that is a big time saver, especially if you plan to change your playlists or download new podcasts everyday.Bottom Line: I highly recommend iPod nanos. I just wish that for a $250 device Apple paid tad more attention to the hardware quality. Make sure you test your piece well as soon as you get it. You would love listening to your music on it.
The left speaker stopped working after 3 months. Get anything that isn't Labtec. Big waste of money.
Nice case, good grip. For the price, it's a recommend. It's thin and easy to carry. Looks sleek, component access points are placed perfectly. I use with the apple smart cover. I have ordered another case (a durable leather one) as well as I am a bit hard on my tech devices and I need something with more protection for situations outside of home and work.
Every few years, I buy another media player and get my hopes dashed again. The Media Lounge is down there with the rest of them. The software that comes with it is good for streaming stuff that's on your hard drive. Many of the rest of 'picks' are pay-for items--some of which have already been beaten to death. If never see the Napster logo again it'll be too soon.... Tversity, a separate product, improves the 520. It allows you to stream content from the Internet. Hulu is what I was really interested in. But the codecs in the 520 are so out of date that Hulu refuses to stream. Another disappointment:I have an mt-daap server sitting right next to the thing and it can't see it/doesn't know anything about it. So, in summary, I'd say that the Media Lounge would be a good fit for someone who really doesn't want it to do anything.
I replaced my aging surround sound system, which consisted of a JVC receiver and 5 speakers and a subwoofer, with the Logitech Z-5500 system.I orignally spent over $350 for the JVC system and I thought it sounded OK. Boy, you don't know what you're missing till you hear sound from great speakers like the Logitech Z-5500's. I think most people buy them for their PC's but I am here to tell you that they are EXCELLENT as a home theatre replacement in the budget category. I love when family or friends come over and the first thing they notice is the lit up control pod for the speaker system. I then pop in a "Revenge Of The Sith" DVD and when the Dolby Digital introduction comes on, I have the volume cranked and it shakes the walls and everyone agrees it sounds like you are in a movie theatre. My living room is about 14'x 25' with a cathedral ceiling and there is just enough volume to give a theare experience. You cannot beat the sound quality/price ratio you are getting. Do not hesitate to purchase these speakers. I LOVE them. In case you are wondering, stereo surround sound with music cd's is also great. I even have a wireless media center attached to the control pod and I stream my MP3 music through the speakers and it sounds great.
MP3 CD players are going to be the next big thing - i think that memorex is poised to make it self a leader, with complete id3tag support directory and file browsing and search and much more - I have yet to have a problem with this excellent product my top recommendation to buy - and at the best price on the market!
This is a great deal! I looked around in stores and couldn't find anything like this for less than $36. The silicone skin fits perfectly. The armband works well, but I haven't really tried the belt clip. Order was delivered very fast. I would recommend to anybody who wants to protect their MP3 player without adding too much volume to it.
we have some older equipment and found that this remote works fine with older stuff. we had one and it died so I was glad to find this remote. it works fine for me and I would recoment it.
I bought these to upgrade my speakers from 5.1 to 7.1. They are larger and can handle more power than the Energy speakers I added them to, so I use them as the front speakers, with a slightly lower crossover(110 Hz). Sound reproduction is very good.
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
I bought one one for my parents and they are having fun finding what appliances are power hogs and whats not. The discovered that one of their freezers was staying on all the time causing it to draw lots of power. They had the unit serviced and not its great. I have also been using it to find out how efficient my appliances are. I discovered an older refrigerator I got when I bought is costing me some money so I will be replacing it soon.
After about 1.5 hours of playback, the player will suddenly reset. It will then give you 30 minutes or so more, but will eventually reset again. We took it back and exchanged it for another unit (same model), and the new one has the same problem. We thought maybe it was heat related, but we've now got the player set up in a very open space so that heat really shouldn't be an issue, and the problem still occurs.I've looked around to see if anyone else has had this issue, but there are very few reviews out there for this model. Has anyone else seen this problem? And if so, does anyone know if Pioneer has put out a fix for it?Other than the reset issue, this is a perfectly decent player. Picture and sound is good, the remote is easy to use, and the GUI is pretty good.
Worked great for my purposes. I used it to enable my USB ports on the computer monitor. So just connected this from my monitor to my computer, and I needed the extra length for my new office set up. This cable did the job without any issues.
Not only do i agree with the cons of this camera expressed from the other reviewers, the thing that disappointed me the most is that there is not even a simple case for such an expensive camera. A case is absolutely necessary for this camera and now because it is not included, i have to go to a store again, which i don't like because i am a busy person. In addition, one of my friends spent a great deal less money on an other brand camera but gave me much better quality pictures(i compared all the pictures in my computer). Because of all these reasons, i do not suggest buying this camera with such a high price until it is improved.
Absolutely incredible piece of technology. For anyone who's never used a street GPS before, this will change the way you drive. Hollywood will have to stop making those lost-teen horror movies.Pros:Crystal clear screen - ok so it gets slightly hard to see in sunlight, but never once was I unable to see the words on the screen.Text-to-speech synthesizer sounds very lifelike. Reads street names like a real person. The c330 model would say "Turn left in 500 ft." The c340 would say "Turn left on Main Street"Distance to turn shown on bottom right at all times.Tells you to bear left or right to exit highway. Always does this with enough time to change lanes. On an interstate, gives you .8 miles advance warning. On a street, gives you 200 ft. warning. Perfect timing.Accurate to about 10 ft. of your actual location.Imagine never having to look up your location in some crinkly paper map or go on Mapquest.com ahead of your trip.Attractions/Points of Interest locator. If you need a restaurant, just pick the type of cuisine and it will tell you all the restaurants nearby in order of distance from your current location. Also shows the direction arrow so you don't choose one that makes you go back and further away from your destination.Why buy a $2000 factory option when you can buy this portable unit which is 10x better and can be moved between cars?Cons: They don't cost $19.99. And it's not hooked up to the steering and gas pedals to drive my car automatically. Other than that, it's the best money I ever spent on technology. I've done a ton of research before buying the c340 and it paid off. The next-generation c550 is probably better but also $200 more.
Can't help feeling that another reviewer's comments about Creative's business plan might be accurate. Looks nice, performs well but the headphone adaptor seems almost designed to break. I suspect the 30 day warranty is because Creative knows this.I'm certainly not an Apple freak and would rather buy something else, but feel MOST reluctant to buy anything from Creative ever again. Oh - maybe that wasn't such a cool business plan on their part after all ...
During a storm, our garage door opener got fried. The entire electrical system needed to be replaced. Now I plug this little surge protecter into the ceiling mount & then the door opener. Never again.
This little brother to the CoolPix 950, has almost all the same features. Excellent 1.9 Million Pixels, very easy to use. The 8 meg Compact Flash holds 1-32 images in different formats. Optional A/C adapter should be included, in order to download pictures to your PC. I bought the SanDisk Compact Flash Disk Drive and it downloads to the PC without wasting Camera batteries. Lot's of optional accessories, lenses etc.
I just purchased theese headphones, and so far I am completely satisfyed. As others have written in reviews, the headohones are tight which makes it uncomfortable for long wear, but this is not the case. I have a fairly small head, or a "normal" sized head and the head phones fit perfectly. Of couarse the head phones are not as good as the bose, but for the lower price I firmly belive they are the best you can get. I also love the comfortable cushioning that completely surrounds my ear. I have been using them with my ipod, but the headphones are very compatible with other headphone jacks.
I have used a dozen+ backpacks/computer cases over the years. This is a well-built backpack. Strengths:* Rigid, rubberized top handle. Good even when backpack is heavily loaded.* Strong strap attachment points on the bottom. Semi-continuous strap design on top. Should be more resistant to wear-and-tear than sewn-on straps.* Relatively well-padded bottom in the main area. Not as much as the old Targus air-cushion cases, but good.* Second area is easily large enough for another laptop. Only the bottom is padded so anything you put in there could take a few hits.* Laptop sleeve can hold both my Acer 8930G (18.4" widescreen) and MacBook Pro (15.4" widescreen) at once.Weaknesses:* Laptop sleeve is only padded front/back/bottom, nothing on top or sides.* Surprisingly few interior compartments. In the main area, there is only the laptop sleeve. Nothing else even though there is plenty of space. In the secondary zippered area, there is a card to hold CD/DVDs, one zippered pocket big enough for an AC brick, and a second zippered pocket with headphone passthrough meant for iPod, etc. The outermost zippered area has two pockets for phones (they can hold iPhones and Blackberries), a few pen loops. So basically, no document, and pretty weak cable/gadget organization.
I bought this boom box because of this advertised feature: "Enjoy MP3 and WMA music from portable USB storage device/MP3 player". I expected to plug in my MP3 player and listen to music. We tried four different types of MP3 players, and none were compatible (I-river, Sandisk, Samsung, and Trutech). It can play music from a jump drive--but that wasn't why I bought it.I also expected at least decent sound quality. The sound quality is terrible--really low-quality speakers. At half of max volume, the speakers buzz and crackle.I can think of only two good things to say about the Philips AZ1835: it comes with a remote control and has good radio reception.
This was a great purchase.This product has a good sound is of good quality and is perfect for walking or doing chores around the house.I'm so glad I purchased it!
I recently bought this flash for my Lumix G2 (micro four thirds), and I'm really happy with it, except that I can't seem to get the Flash's Assist Lamp to function. In low-light conditions I sometime experience that the integrated Assist Lamp in the camera is not really doing a good enough job, so I would really like to use the much bigger Assist Lamp from the Flash unit, if that is possible. I've tried to tweak the settings in the camera around in order to make it work, but have so far experienced no luck. Does anybody have any any tips for how to do it?
I was very disappointed when I received my Nikon EH-65 AC Adapter. When I opened it up, I found that the pieces were broken. I could not return it because my husband threw away the boxes. Therefore, I am now out about $35.00, and this is the last time I buy anything electronic through amazon. I never really contacted anyone about this because I have no boxes, and the warranty says that only the original owner with the receipt can return the product. I will never buy this product again.
This case works perfectly with my Nook. I did need to let it air out for a couple of days because it did have a chemical odor. But after airing it out if was fine. The cover is just the right size so that i can carry my nook with me in my purse. The price was very reasonable and was much less expensive than the cases at Barnes and Noble. I am very happy with the case.
We first purchased this vacuum 5 or 6 years ago. It worked fine for maybe 1 or 2 months, then the suction went downhill. And we can't figure out why. This usually indicates a clog somewhere, but we have inspected every area of the vacuum and found all passages to be clear. So I don't know why this happened, but it did. It also does a terrible job on bare floors. It spits dirt back at you, possibly due to the fact that you can't turn the roller off, just raise it. The rotating hand tool is a piece of junk too. It too worked well the first few times and then quit working. It's been inspected for stuck debris and it's clear, just doesn't work anymore.On a positive note, it is 6 years old and still works...just not well. It also should be noted that the first few years of it's use were pretty heavy duty. We were having some serious puppy issues where there were messes every where all the time. Still, it wasn't the least expensive vacuum on the shelf, so I did have higher hopes for it's performance.
This Targus wireless works much better than a privous one I had. The connection with the receiver is excellent. The recharge feature is nice, but I tend to use an external recharge as faster. Why leave the computer powered on for 8 hours just to recharge the battery? Movment and control are good. I would recommend this mouse as a great wireless unit.
Ideal for a crowded home office, the Harman Kardon HK695 2.1 speaker system includes two compact satellite speakers that require little more than 3 inches of space each, along with a robust subwoofer that fits conveniently under the desk or atop a bookshelf. The system's minimal footprint and well-designed control panel also make it a great choice for executive offices or conference rooms. Even better, the speakers fill the room with high-quality audio, giving a boost to your PC music, games, presentations, or movies. The system employs Harman Kardon's Vmax technology to create a surround-sound-like acoustic hologram from the two speakers, each of which is equipped with twin aluminum-dome Odyssey transducers. This lets listeners enjoy the thrills of surround sound without messing with extra satellite speakers and the clutter of additional wires. Meanwhile, the powered subwoofer houses a Magnum series 5.25-inch transducer with a bass port that increases deep bass output. The end result is a system that excels at broadcasting rich, deep audio without taking up an entire wall or shelf.
Since camera manufacturers dropped the D-ring and spring clip type camera strap we've been stuck with either no strap or a sem-permanent appendage. Lowepro to the rescue with this novel approach...when the neck strap is removed you are left with only very short "tails" hanging from your camera and the strap can be reattached in seconds when you need it. The length adjustment is in the removable portion, keeping the "tails" on the camera nice and short. Great product...super price.
I use this to get images from my SanDisk compact Flash cards to my laptop at much, much higher speeds than downloading directly from the USB 2.0 "high speed" port on my camera. It is around 10% faster than the card reader built into my Dell 2405FPW monitor. The only possible negative I can imagine is that the high gloss finish may not wear too well.Highly recommended.
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!
I use this myself and recommend it for all of my patients who have any degree of carpal tunnel symptoms. A regular mouse can cause carpal tunnel. This thumb trackball prevents it and can diminish symptoms if you have carpal tunnel pain. (A center trackball won't do it--it takes a thumb trackball like this to get the benefits.) Once you get used to it you will never want to use a regular mouse again.
I Found the Correct Charger!, Feb 2nd, 2006Reviewer Allen----- You would not believe the problem I was having finding a charger. Kodak even gave me the run around!!!! I am very happy with my 550 but Unhappy with Kodak,s service they list a charger but don't sell it. I came to Amazon to find a charger and found out that the one on their site is not the correct one so I ordered one from the site below. Thank You Thank You Thank You for this honest review."""Hey if you are looking for the CORRECT charger for the Kodak V550 I have found it. It is after market but hey it works. Go to www.titannotebook.com and type in BCYKDIC7001 and you will see the charger that works for the Kodak V550, if you need the Kodak V530 charger then type in BCYKDIC7002 and it will bring up the charger. I recently used the V550 model charger on vacation and it worked!! Hope that this helps."""
The ET-73 arrived very quickly and in perfect condition exactly as Amazon.com had promised. The Maverick ET-73 worked exactly as described. It is so nice to set the probes inside the smoker and the meat and to be able to continue working in my shop and know the the ET-73 will alarm if either temp. exceeds the set temp or if the temp inside the smoker fall below the desired temp. I now often cook and never take the lid off the smoker until the desired internal temp is reached and the unit alarms. It takes all the work out of smoking meat.
Only drivers for 95/98 provided. Not able to download XP or 2000 drivers from mic-innovations (site is dead). I'm sure Crayola is getting plenty of returns and maybe they will wake up.
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 got the Lens Pen for my SLR and it works great! It removes dust and smudges from the lenses quickly with almost no effort... I consider it a must have for my camera kit!
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 bought this recorder at Best Buy three years ago and I am very pleased with it. I've read all the reviews and agree it must have issues, but for me I got my money's worth. I've used it almost every night and lately have recorded shows for eight hours without turning the unit off. I have had problems with it sometimes locking up, I usually just unplug it and after plugging back in hit open, this has alway unlocked it. I didn't even have this problem until about three months ago. I think some of the blank media you buy sometimes confuses it. If you use Verbatim without print paper on top, it don't mess up. I noticed something is starting to go out, it makes a lot of noise when loading and finalizing. The bottom line, I've used this for over three years, hours at a time and I've recorded on it at least three to four nights a week, until last year it worked fine. I was so impressed I bought another one off ebay for a good buy. If it freezes I won't buy another one after seeing all these bad reviews. The price I paid I'm willing to take a chance. Recorder has great picture quality and is very easy to use. For the price it's worth it. If anyone has this model and it freezes, the trick is to get the dvd out without forcing it, usually if you unplug it and plug it back in you can get the disc out, it will then work again. As I said I used it for two years almost every night and had no problem with it.
If you want something pretty, has a mirror on the back of it and costs twice as much, try the iPod. But if you want great functionality, the ability to record from any source at bit rates from 30 to 160 kbps, then the Archos Jukebox recorder is for you. I have gone mountain biking with it and NO skipping, the sound quality is loads better than previous MP3 players, the screen is great, and the menus intuitive. With the whyPod you can't transfer songs from the player back to your HD, so no sharing is possible. The archos is also a portable hard drive so you can share anything with anyone who has a computer. The whyPod is the one button mouse of the MP3 world, all price and little function, but hey it's cute.
I bought this camera about 2 1/2 years ago. I was very satisfied with the picture quality under a variety of conditions. Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago it quit focusing. As it turns out for this type of camera all photo repair shops send the unit in to Olympus to have it repaired. If you want you can send it to Olympus directly yourself. The problem is that regardless of the problem, the repair is a flat rate ... which is rapidly approaching the cost of just buying a replacement camera. Disappointing...
The product arrived well before its estimated date and in very good condition.The product had all of the features advertised and was just what I needed.
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.
I finally got my IBM Microdrive, in the CompactFlash slot of this SIIG 8-in-1 card reader, to mount on my Mac G4 Laptop, for the first time after 3 months of failure, and fairly brisk but non-curative e-mail responses from SIIG tech help.First hint of a turnaround came when I tried it yesterday on my wife's 2 Mac laptops and it promptly mounted and opened on both, one running Mac OS 9.2, the other running OS 10.4.2 (Tiger). But it still would not mount on my Mac Model A1046 15" laptop, purchased Sept 2003.On Googling the "SIIG 8-ib-1 reader does not mount" problem, I found suggestions that the Microdrive might need more power than the USB 2.0 bus could supply. Then I tried a 32 MB CompactFlash card that came new with my Canon Camera, and it mounted at once. So I removed that from the card reader and once more inserted the Microdrive--and NOW it has mounted and dismounted and remounted again through 3 cycles -- no more problems. I give 4 stars to SIIG and Amazon for the product, and save one for me for the hope and bungling perseverance that finally got it to work.
Viking cards always work. Heck, you can leave one in your pocket and do the laundry and they'll keep right on working most of the time. (Yes, I've done that.) What else is there to say about a memory card?
From the moment I took this wire out of the box I was amazed at the quality of wire. I had been researching differences in wires and what guage was needed to best reproduce the sound accurately. The wire is broken down into many strands but not too many to where it would break and go all over the place if you cut too deeply into the insulation. My only qualm with the it was that it was kind of difficult to discern between the cables. The only differnce seeming to be the accell logo printed across on of the cables. Other than that this is an exellent cable and would definitely recommend to all my friends looking at purchasing some quality cable at a excellent price.Recommendations for additons to this cable and your home theater. Look to [monoprice(dot)com] Excellent prices on HDMI cables and banana plug connectors for $1.82 comparable to monster QuickLock MKII Gold Banana Connectors that run $12's +.Also check out Tekzilla review of "How To Choose The Best Speaker Wires: Best Gauge, Brand ... "How To Chose The Best Speaker Wires: Best Gauge, Brand ... on YoutubeHope this helps you in making your choice of cables and accessories
I bought this cover for my 30 gb iPod Video. It looks exactly as it does in the picture. I was nervous about how it would fit, but it fits great. The iPod slid in easily, but I can still get it out when I need to without a struggle. I also had hesitations about the belt clip, but it has turned out to be very useful as well. I definitely recommend.
I bought this item thinking it worked as a "traditional" memory card, like I was used to for the Gamecube, PS2, etc. However, a flash card only works on the Wii to back up data, so you can't save directly onto it. You can copy saved game files from the Wii hard drive onto the card, but it does not magically boost your Wii's internal memory like I thought it would. Also, it seems like you can't transfer 90% of your virtual console downloads as well. Overall, if you're looking to back up your Wii saved game files, I would highly recommend it. But, like me, if you think buying one of these will magically boost the Wii's storage capacity, I would pass. On the flipside, the price I bought this for was damn good ($11.99 plus $6.00 shipping), considering sometimes these go for around $80.
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with this setup.I have a Mac G5 with a toslink (optical digital) out.I went from an RCA HTIB system with an optical in (which was nothing but trouble!) to this, and the experience has been like night and day!I've had several Logitech products in the past and have always been very satisfied with them...in fact a Bluetooth headset was broken a week or so after I got it and they sent out a new, more expensive version the same day I called!Anyway...As my computer is my main entertainment center now, I finally made the step up to these...it was the best move I've made in a long while!
DUO works great with the Sony PlayStation Portible. Plenty of room to save game data, pictures, MP3s, and a MP4-encoded feature-length movie. Includes an adapter so the 1.25 inch DUO can fit into devices that take a regular 2 inch Memory Stick Pro.
Just ordered my second belkin flip case. My first one lasted me something around 3 years. In the end, the belt clip broke off, which wasn't too suprising since I used it almost every day at work. (I have a 2nd gen nano). The fit is perfect and it is easy to use.
Wow! I LOVE these headphones. Had I known I would like them so well I would have gotten 2 more sets--I've tried expensive wireless noise-cancelling headphones (too much static), ear buds (hurts my ears), other brands of headphones (didn't last long)--and I've got to say The cord is long enough for my needs. The earpieces swivel but were not too "delicate" for my use. I'm tickled to find these headphones!
Both have panel/electrical panel issues. Its the weakest link. Better to get an all metal casing.
I should say it is a nice digital case for its price which is only 2 dollars. Soft, not bad looking, and easy to carry.
I wanted to give "The Plug" a fair shot, so I bought a pair. First of all, everything you have read about the stock foam earpieces is true; they are worthless. The foam expands way too fast for you to compress it, shove it in your ear, and have it expand to get a good seal.So I followed some of the recommendations given in the reviews here, and modified some roll-up foam earplugs. Now at least they will stay in my ears.I am recommending that people spend a little more money and buy the Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia earbuds, and here's why:-They seal really well to your ear canals, once you have selected the proper size silicone adapter. The result is excellent bass.-You can put them in and pull them out really quickly. On insertion, they just go in and seal, there is no waiting around for the foam to expand and seal. You can quickly yank one or both of them out, and be able to plug them right back in. This is really a good thing if you want to use them at work.-The sound of the Sony earbuds is just plain superior to the Koss'. Really, it is. They are worth twice the money of the Koss', which is about what they cost.About the only reason I may keep the Koss' around is that, with my foam earplug modification, they probably block more ambient noise than the Sonys, and they seem to be more efficient (more volume for a given drive level). These two factors make them a good candidate for use when I am riding my motorcycle. If it weren't for this, I wouldn't even consider them over the Sonys.
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.
Great battery. Gives me at least 3 hours of use in the Power Saver. Good deal, arrived timely, and no problems since installing it.
Bought one of these some time ago, only to discover upon opening my Dell Dimension 8300 that internal drive was running SATA rather than IDE controller (contrary to system info provided by Dell!). Well... not that I'm griping. ;-) Instead of small IDE card, which, with new drive would add pretty significantly to heat in already pretty loaded-up PC innards (DVD-RW, CD-RW, Floppy, 120GB SATA HD, Audigy Sound Card, high-end nVidia gfx card, Full RAM, Memory Card Reader, etc. ad nauseum &lt;G>), I decided the drive probably would serve best as an external add-on. So, also from Amazon, bought an Ultra brand 3.5" USB/Firewire box for about same price as inexpensive IDE cards (already mentioned needing no more heat sources inside PC case!), connected *idiot-proofed* ribbon cable, closed it up, plugged it in, turned it on (nice little on/off switch located on back of Ultra box), connected it to my PC, and viola! When PC fired up, here it was -- all ready to go without even needing the included start-up disk or anything (altho' disk probably has latest drivers and other Seagate goodies). Within' a couple of weeks, I had re-recorded my entire compliment of 500+ CD and other media music collection to it with no problems whatever, also copied over my ~7000 MP3 format music collection, my seemingly endless digital photos, backed up some of my personal files, setup info, yada yada yada... and still have about 175GB left for other goodies (more new tunes, hopefully)! The drive seems rock solid and steady: ships with the awesome Seagate warranty, and after using it for over three months now, have had NO problems! GREAT drive, HIGHLY reccomended (well, maybe I ought'a wait a few more months... &lt;G>). NOTE: Nothing whatever to do with the drive, but unfortunately Ultra external box (with cooling fan, on/off switch, etc.) is fairly noisy, but at least I could mount it away from my ears on a nearby book cabinet shelf where it shouldn't be in danger of bumps or being knocked over. The final verdict? Overall, a quite inexpensive and painless-to-install purchase and in my case -- always adding new CD *albums* -- a solid hard working HD doing hard time without complaints. Again, Highly recommended. Already earned the four stars given; if it lasts as long as advertised (and guaranteed), it'll be a 5-star bargain for sure! :-)
Aftr reading the advertisements and then receiving my Kill A Watt, I agree that it will locate my energy hogs.
I am running this on an Apple.Machine Name: Mac miniMachine Model: PowerMac10,1CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.2)Number Of CPUs: 1CPU Speed: 1.25 GHzL2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KBMemory: 512 MBBus Speed: 167 MHzBoot ROM Version: 4.8.9f11.) The software that came with it failed to do unattended shutdown.I am told that native support might work.2.) There are no patches or newer software on APC website, for easy download.Support did not seem to know of any patches. That is the cardinal sin for me.3.) If you need unatended shutdown you are better off with a good surge protector, APC software may puts your system at risk.4.) If you need very short term UPS with surge protection it might be your ticket.Price is correct, but I do not like products that say they do something and do not.
**THE GOOD** Once again, Logitech has delivered a product that is in line with its reputation for outstanding sound. The subwoofer delivers a ridiculous amount of bass, while the surround sound delivers details. I like the fact that the input/output options are so wide. There's the 3-line stereo jacks, digital coax and optical inputs in addition to the side headphone and mic jacks on the side of the control panel for laptop sound or privacy. It comes with a remote control for more flexibility in placement of the control panel.**THE BAD** Size. The subwoofer, in exchange for big sound, takes up big space. It's roughly 1'1" wide and tall and 1'3" deep. While that may not sound big, it is. Also, the control panel itself is unusually large. In the age of nanotechnology and making things little, I have no idea why this panel has to be the size of a large brick. 7.5" x 1.75" x 4.25. Seriously. I also find the red backlighting of the power button kind of annoying, so I turn off the main power on the back of the sub before I go to sleep at night. I would've liked the wires for the rear speakers to be a bit longer, but just a slight adjustment took care of the placement.**OVERALL** I'd buy it again. I've always loved Logitech's sound and product quality. For the $200 price tag, I'm quite satisfied. I wouldn't pass up another great deal on a Bose Acoustimass 6 Series II for $200-250 if I could find it...but I can't. Besides, this bass is much bigger than my old Bose system.
This is the second Trackman we own. Very comfortable and easy to use. No more moving the mouse all over - this stays stationary in one spot and the ball and buttons are extremely easy to get used to.
For the price this is one hell of a amp installation pakage. It's everything you need to get your amp and spekers up and running, I only wished they would have included two extra power and groud crimps so you could also wire up a cap, but hey can't have everything right.
The unit plays reg dvd beautifully but haven't tried Bluray yet. MLB widget has too many stoppages & freeze ups. May not be units fault as I also have some of those streaming problems using my computer. All said it is very convient to hit a few buttons & have my NYY game on with YES in New Hampshire my new home state.The rest of the widgets that I have tried work well.
I've read some of the reviews here criticizing how the bass on the EB's are overemphasized. I would have to disagree. Anyone who has listened to a lot of live music, especially pop(and it's sub-genres), rock(and it's sub-genres), would say these ear phones are spot on. The bass is powerful and deep, but hardly overtake the music in any way. Let the "cd listeners" have their "balanced" sound. To me, it's not real.The mids and highs are well done also. While not the best I've heard, are detailed and neither to far back or to far forward on the soundstage. Nothing fatiguing here, so listening long term is enjoyable.My only (minor) criticism is that they are physically long ear phones. I wish they came in clear so they would be less noticeable. If this doesn't bother you, you should be very happy with them. Considering the price( &lt; $130), how can you go wrong?Overall, I give them a grade of A-.Edit - I wrote this review based on listening through a 2nd generation iPod Nano.
This camera was purchased for snapshots at the beach and around the pool, and fortunately it lives up to the waterproof claim. Unfortunately the image quality is disappointing.Auto focus is slow and inaccurate - expect lots of blurry pics and missed shots (especially of fast moving subjects like kids or fish.)Exposure controls offer many options, none of which seem to work very well. Expect lots of blown highlights and dark shadows.Low light performance is very lacking. Images are very grainy at high ISO in available light. Images are prone to "purple fringe" artifacts.The flash is also inadequate. If the subject is close enough to be within range the flash is likely to blow out highlights.The battery charger requires a separate power cord - a very bulky design. The camera is compact, but you'll need a big case to fit the charger and cords in.Watch the latches for opening the battery/card and AV/power ports. They are easy to open accidentally - a disaster if it happens under water. I place a piece of electrical tape over them to keep them secure.If you plan to use this for snorkeling, be aware - the bright shinny finish looks just like an injured mackrel to that barricuda behind you.In summary, this camera is just ok for snapshots around the pool or a day at the beach, but don't expect any great image quality. At 7 MP you can make some nice enlargements, but you probably will not want to.
I believe the new and old Zune are both better than the iPod Classic or Video iPods for several reasons (especially after the firmware update):1. Zune can sync via Wi-Fi2. "All you can eat" Zune pass. For those who buy multiple cds a month and cycle through cds quite frequently, this is an awesome option - $15/month3. Large bright screen4. Navigation is even better than iPod5. Has a more durable build6. The new Zune comes with premium ear-buds7. Ability to share music with friends who also have a Zune8. Has a built-in FM radio
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!
the product is very good. but the only thing is that the extended wire is not enough long for me.
First, I have never owned an mp3 player before. I have 2 teenage daughters who each own Ipods. They like them. I really like my Zune 30GB. Maybe because I have not had a different experience, but I found it easy to set up. I have not had any trouble with the software either. I have Windows XP, and the software loaded and ran fine. I had no trouble synching it and loading music and photos. Using the Zune marketplace, I subscribed (free) to 4 different podcasts, and they downloaded and syncronized fine. Listening to FM music worked great too.Really, I have no negatives to tell you about. Flame me for being a newbie who has little knowledge to compare the Zune with, but for me it works great. I have about 900 songs ripped from CD's and loaded, 25-30 pictures and 4 days of podcasts and that all uses about 5 GB worth of my 27 GB.I hope this helps some of you.
OMG you have to get this hair dryer it is a god send I have very wavy thick hair and I can never get it dry it can take up to 7 hours if I let it dry natually.Most hair dryers do not have enough power to get it dry but the Andis is so much more plus it has a couple features that really sold me on it , 1st it's the retractable cord that in it's self is a value , 2nd there is a cool button that cools your hair down no matter what setting you have it on, and 3rd it has a foldable handle who could ask for more..For me this is the best hair dryer I have ever bought this is a great deal so don't pass it up.
I bought this bag for taking to soccer games, skiing, and other outdoor activities. When it arrived I found it extremely capable of holding a lot of equipment, but perhaps too much so. I found it to be heavy, bulky and cumbersome. It appeared to be well designed, but I could not imagine using it as it was almost as large as the standard shoulder bag from Cannon strapped onto my waist. I returned it along with Tenba waistpack and kept the Kata Digital Rucksack and the Tenba Mixx Shoulder bag instead. If I didn't mind the weight, the design was nice and well thought out. Like my Kata backpack, the yellow inner fabric is wonderful for seeing what you have. I might recommend it for a person with a large build that can handle 10 lbs of drag on their waistband.
My son loves this tv.....until it just started to shut itself off after about 10 seconds. I am not going to pay $100 to fix this. It is going to the curb and I will NEVER buy Disney electronics again.
terrible piece of ten cent junk if you live in a city. can't get and keep a clear signal for more than 3 minutes. don't waste your time.
It works well with the common radar but still haven't seen it pick up on laser.
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.
user friendly plusamazon shipped it right awayit would have taken longer to secure it locally
I bought this stand not knowing if it would work for my Macbook Air, turns out that it works even better than I ever thought it would. If you have a Macbook Air buy with confidence, you will not be disappointed this is the stand for you!
Excellent Cable. Perfect connection, very nice connectors, well made.The gray color is not dark, it's medium to light gray.Overall, excellent.
I purchased this 10 days ago. It's been wonderful so far.I already transfered more than 2000 mp3s from my collection in to 20 play lists. It's playing just fine. Sound quality is quite good. The software that came with this is very good and user friendly. I ripped all the original CDs I had and converted them in to mp3s. It's been fun playing with this toy. I highly recommend this.
Warning - this boombox is a battery hog. It requires 8 C cell batteries. Also when running on battery power an attached IPOD will charge. For some this may be ok but for me it quickly drains the C cell batteries even if the power to the box is turned off. Also, on our unit, the ipod backlight turns on and off every 5 seconds. This is not only frustrating but also drains the batteries.Additional information: FM reception is poor to fair. Sound is good.
This cable works great! It is high quality, feels durable, works as expected! It's an awesome deal compared to what you would pay in an office store!
I got this baby for Christmas after some research and I've loved it. It takes great photos without that downsides of a lot of digital cameras. For instance there's almost no delay as with some digital cameras.The variety of modes helps with taking photos and my particular favorite is the video mode. The videos export to quicktime and are kind of grainy but for a digital camera they're some of the best I've seen and it's great to be able to take them (though if you're going to take videos or lots of photos I'd reccomend a 256 card for the camera, gives you a lot more play time).One of the main things I like about this camera though is the fact that I've dropped it (on accident) and had it in my pocket and accidentally hit it against stuff as I walk on several occasions (not that I'd reccomend this) and it still works fine. I hate banging it around but it's nice to know it can take it.
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.
Thumbs up :) My sister in law loves it. And it was well packaged, shipped fast, and works great! Thank you :)
The case is a little better than I expected. If I needed to pack away the Zune this would provide optimal protection. A little bulky for transporting the Zune in carry on bags when flying. It offers a good place to keep everything together for a really low price.
Use these with my security cameras and DVR's. They perform perfectly for the video feeds.
I bought the Micorsoft 4000 Keyboard about 10 days ago. It will take some time adjusting to the unique angle and the fact the KB is kind of split in half. I had a problem last night where I went to cut & paste three words to a different sentance. I don't know what I did or hit but I was staring at a blank document. I hit Undo and that did nothing. What I had been typing for the past 45 minutes was gone!!The Insert key I press to write over some text and it doesn't erase what I want erased. It keeps inserting the new text in front of what I wanted writen over. So I got to highlight the old text then hit delete key. I haven't run into the space bar problems others have mentioned I hit the spacebar at the far corners and I get spaces between words. I don't notice any great key stroke noise when hitting the keys. I'm not hitting them that hard anyway.So far, I am happy with it. I am currently not using the front riser that attatches underneath the palm support.If you have a lamp near the KB you might want to adjust the shade or angle the way the light hits the keys, you may get some glare across the KB. I wish It was avaliable in some other color other than ugly ol' black. The software loaded pretty quickly. {I have Windows Vista}.
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!
I first learned of Speck cases for Macs from my brother-in-law, who found them to be a worthwhile investment in the higher cost and better quality of a Mac laptop. So, after buying a 15" MacBook Pro, I purchased a clear Speck case. I am very pleased. Installation was a snap ... pardon the pun ... and the case definitely protects the nice aluminum case of the Mac. The case fits snugly. My brother in law had issues with an earlier model of case: the DVI plug could not be fully inserted into the laptop side because the Speck case prevented a snug fit. Current models fix that problem by simply leaving that side of the case open. Much improved. My only complaint about the case is that dust and debris tends to collect down in the case near the edges of the laptop. But, that's a small price to pay for protection. And the clear case looks great on the high-end Mac Book Pro. Buy one.
I purchased this item hoping to solve a problem, that was created when I upgraded my PC. I needed this adapter to help connect an software to my new computer. I didn't know if this would work or not. It didn't. After seeking tech support, I found that my software was outdated and could'nt be supported on the new PC system. This product wasn't what I needed after all.
I bought this camera for a college level mass communications photography class-it fits the needs very well, and people that rent the school's cameras are pretty jealous that I have a "big fancy camera". I've made some really cool photographs so far, especially after learning the advanced settings (which really aren't that hard, especially if you practice). I've only used point and shoot cameras, and this camera is a great way to get into "actual" photography-where you actually have to do something to make the pictures turn out well, as opposed to just taking pictures and accepting the mediocre images. The lenses available are awesome, and some aren't too outrageously priced. I'd suggest the Canon 50mm f/1.8 of f/1.4, because with the kit lens you really won't be able to do much indoors. The kit lens isn't the best, but is leaps and bounds better than even the best point-and-shoot (I have a Canon SD1000, and from what I've used/seen friends use/read about, I don't know how much better point-and-shoot cameras get).
Programming the Logitech Harmony 550 using the Software is self driven and easy to follow.However, the IR Components Library is large but still missing some and customizing applications and activities outside wizards is not realy user friendly.Using the Logitech Harmony 550 is a nice experience.The touch and the look of the Logitech Harmony 550 gives a professional feeling.
Although it feels like it's build quality is good, it really isn't. I've had two of these players over the past 1 1/2 years. I used them at home for my child (usually playing out to a TV) and when we're on the road (a few times a year). Both broke down in a similar fashion, the controls became inoperable. Of course the warranty (90 days) had expired. Again, although this item feels like it's solidly built it always craps out. The only reason I purchased this twice was I figured the first was a fluke and it really is inexpensive compared to the others out there. I guess you could look at it as an item that needs to be repurchased every 6 to 10 months. What a shame. Perhaps it's worth spending the extra dollars for a better made item.
This Router works well and was easy to setup the wireless and the wired features. It was in great condition and was worth the price. I plan to buy more of them as my business grows.
I didn't find this one before I wrote a review then I posted to the 320GB. Here it is.I bought two acomdata 160GB external HD. The quality is very good, very reliable, never feel hot whenever I touch the shell. One is very quiet, another has clear sound but still ok. I never opened the box to see which company's hard disk is inside it, but my two years use already comfort me this is a good product that can be relied on.
Salad shooters are no longer available in stores but I love and have loved this appliance for decades.Buy large cheese blocks and shred in a minute and carrot cake was never easier.
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
This is my first "real" or "serious" audio system for a PC. I really had no idea what to expect, other than hoping it gets near the realm of sound like a full, real, stereo system. I reluctantly gave it 4 stars because while it is vast improvement over the pair of computer speakers that came with my Dell Precision 360, I didn't know if I am supposed to be getting something that sounds just as good as a decent stereo with good speakers. I was a little disappointed because I thought for a system with this many watts for this dollar amount would be able to get louder and fuller sounding. Again, I am expecting real stereo sound. I might be too harsh on a PC system, don't know. The sound on this system is nice -- the subwoofer seems too powerful in comparison to the speakers, as I have to lower it a lot. The center channel seems a bit weak. I LOVE the Control Center pad with lit lcd and remote -- VERY cool. Amazon's deal on this helped sway me to give it 4 stars, since one judges on performance for the money, even though I am not sure how other competitng systems, or even this level of quality, is SUPPOSED to sound. Until I learn more, I am happy, and love the look and feel. I took the time to give the review because they help me so now it's my turn -- even though I only half-know what the heck I am talking about!
Excellent buy, about half of what it could be found for locally, shipped promptly in retail OEM packaging.
I like these headphones. Have a crisp quality and the bass is good.I bought these over and year ago and still they work perfectly without a problem.Good value for money.
This camera went dead on me less than two monts light use. Sent to Panasonic Service Center last August 22nd(received there) and until now(Sept 7th) they are still waiting for the part from Japan being shipped by boat!! I can not believe that Panasonic does not have this critical part in stock. Be very careful with this camera. At any rate, i was not also really totally satisfied with the quality of the pictures due to its over-bearing noise reduction system. I will just be happy if they can not be repaired as promised and just give me a refund. I think this will be my 2nd and last Panasonic camera.
easy to use,lcd screen is nice and large and clear,all functions are easy to use.i would recomend this camera to just about all ages from 18 to 80
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!
Actually, there is nothing much to review except to say that the product arrived in a condition that I expected. It is just a rechargeable camera battery.
Wasn't for sure if this battery would work for my uniden phone since my phone is a little out dated. But when I received the battery it worked perfect for me. A++
I had this bad boy hooked up to a 12" power acoustik mofo (older model the new models of the mofo suck) @ 4 ohm. this thing is a beast. IV got a big3 and a 3 Farad cap in my blazer and my volts still dropped down from 14.4 to 9 it is no joke buy it if u can no matter how pissy your wife gets
This is a simple device that is quite handy when charging multiple devices in a car. Nothing elaborate or special. It just works.
I love the product. I never owned an Ipod, but I find Zune Marketplace easier to use than I tunes. It just makes sense to me as a steadfast Microsoft consumer.I am very pleased with my purchase.
If you don't have one, then get one today, especially if you hate being lost as much as I do. A friend set his up in my car so that his wife and I could travel to an unfamilar area. We made it without incident, even after one wrong turn (totally our fault). Recalculating ... "Lady Garmin" is what we affectionately call her now, got us there without issue.I was so impressed with this GPS that I bought my husband one for Christmas and even HE LOVES IT! That being said, I'm ordering another for myself.
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 thought the Ezonics EZDual Cam was going to be a great product, but it was not what I expected. The installing of the drivers and software was pretty easy. The software it brought for editing pictures is not very user-friendly and doesn't run very smoothly. I was not happy with the quality of the photos it took nor the quality of the video. The video had a huge delay, you could look at the camera and back at your monitor and you would still be looking at yourself. Plus, every movement is blurred. Forget about moving around!!! As for using it as a camera, not good at all. Again,, blurred!! Whatever you are taking a picture of better be super still and you better put the camera on a tripod because any little movement and the picture comes out blurred. I mainly wanted the camera to take pictures to email to my family, but as bad as the pictures come out, its best to use a regular camera and just scan them.. Very cheap quality!!
I had been looking for a video mp3 player for a few months and when the Zune came up on sale here I decided to go ahead and take the plunge. I can honestly say it was a good idea.Compared to its rival the video iPod The Zune lacks the popularity but makes up for it in usability. The menu system is very nice, the screen is large and has amazing quality, and the button interface is simple and nice. Some people would prefer the over sensitive touch wheel of the iPod, but I personally prefer the clicking buttons.A very interesting feature is the double shot: a kind of built in armor for the Zune. you can take car keys to this thing and aside from the screen it will come out unscathed. Other mp3 players scratch if you so much as look at them.With the next gen of Zunes coming in Nov, it's nice to know that people who already have the old Zunes are in no way being left out as the updates will be applied to the older Zunes as well. When Microsoft says "Welcome to the Social" they really meant it.
I had this webcam for about a month and the lens fell out. I couldn't find it, so I had to purchase a second webcam. So far so good, I am not impressed with the video quality. I only use it occasionally, so it will suffice.
Great product! It is perfect for my new entertainment center. Good buy for the amount of money I paid. It came very quickly.
I found this refill for the yellow cartridge in my canon BJC-6000 printer very typical. As usual, I feel the ink doesn't last very long and the printer doesn't utilyze the ink efficiently. The price is about what expect to pay for this kind of refill. I have yet to try the generic alternatives, but this refill is pretty good, but not great of course.
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!
I used one of these hairdryers at a resort we went to. I actually wrote down all the information pertaining to the hairdryer and ordered it as soon as I got back home. I love it!!!
First I'm coming from 'old' ergo split type keyboards, my favorite is no longer made/available anymore and after years of use several keys just stopped working. I tried cleaning it out but no go so I picked up a few other old ergo boards and none were 'right' this is the 'best' of what I could find available around now.It has an 'odd' shape as you can see from the pictures included in the product description. It took some time to adjust to this from the old style ergo boards. It has a rubber 'mat' at the bottom that for me does nothing beyond provide a grippy surface, I purchsed a wrist wrapHandstands Wrist Rest 59220, as my prior board was not comfortable and I intended on using it with that or this if it it needed it. It turned out for me that it was needed, in addition to the rubber mat on this board doing little for my comfort the back and forward keys located under the space bar are too easy for me to hit when typing on this. With the wrist rest I now have clearance over them though can no longer see the LED's for Num/Scroll/Caps LOCK.I think it was noted in another review the keys are not painted on but stickers, my fear was they'd be cheap stickers and come off, well I was wrong about that. They are however still cheap in that they wear off from use, perhaps not cutting my fingernails super short?, I've got 2 keys that lost almost half their white lettering after 4 months and a third just starting. My previous keyboards went years before letters started to fade/wear off but not this one.I'll add I'm not a fan of the limited choices in ergo boards, the small enter key, the cross style of arrows or reduced backspace key. This was the best fit for the layout I wanted that I could find and wasn't priced ridiculously, I don't think I even found an outrageously priced one that was my 'perfect' layout.Finally I'll state the obvious it is black and hard to see if you have low or poor lighting, with my monitors I'm often somewhat 'blinded' to see keys instantly. Just something to remember when choosing this, white letters are nice but in a field of black they don't stand out that much against a couple of 23" screens, even worse if the letters start to fade. Knowing the home row helps but I still like my keyboards to have visible characters on them for more than a few weeks.
i bought this player to use in my martial arts workouts. i could care less about musical fidelity, since the only CDs i use with it consist of someone shouting out combinations.nevertheless, i was hoping for durability and a reasonable life-span. but after a few months of using it for about an hour a day, it could no longer track *any* of my disks (and none of my other players had any trouble with these.) i tried cleaning the lens, but that had no effect.save your money. buy a sony. this one's a loser.
Before the Telecommunications Act of 1996, I was among the many prohibited by local laws and homeowners' associations from putting up a roof antenna. Placing one in the attic was inadequate, and gave me 2-3 truly clear channels, and many snowy ones. I opted for basic cable.In 2005, I found that my antenna gave the full spectrum of digital OTA channels, until I split the signal. My upstairs TV got them all but my downstairs TV fell slightly short. It was split again to feed a VCR, and disconnecting that was a borderline fix.A multimedia computer, which was just upgraded from two to four tuners, had replaced the VCR. Now I needed a real roof antenna, or a signal booster that worked. The variety I had tried in the past were useless.The product has three coaxial connectors. One is for power, and the others are for signal input and output. Unlike traditional two strand power wires, this one could be confused at the other end with the identical looking signal cable.A supplied cable can be used to connect the output to your TV/STB/VCR/ DVD(sic). I would have preferred an output plug instead of jack, so users who want to insert it into an existing coupled signal path could avoid an extra cable. A supplied cable with a male and female end would have then let the usage stay the same, but also avoid using the same type cable for power and signal.I placed this unit in my attic, right after the antenna and before a splitter. I now get all digital channels in my MCC just fine even with a 5 way split. Surprisingly, my TV still fails to get the one channel it had problems with before.I checked to see how well it worked with analog. The first channel looked worse than ever, since this was boosting a noisy signal. I found one channel with slight snow, and the rest came in crystal clear. Overall, the signal blows away the analog cable I once paid for, which barely beat my one snowy channel. I can unhesitatingly recommend it for analog.I might have wanted a few design changes, and a gain control might have been useful for some. Versions with multiple outputs could have served those who are losing signals from splitting. The form factor already supports it.For digital, my PC's tuner signal strength indicators now show full green bars for all channels. The TV's signal strength meter shows improvement on channels across the board, with the one ironic exception. So it did not accomplish my original goal, but four other tuners make that unnecessary.
I bought 2 Innovage Digital PhotoKeychains on sale, one for me, one as a gift. Fortunately I tried mine out before giving the other as a gift. I follwed the instructions to the letter [I'm a little over zealous about that] but it still doesn't work correctly. I fully charged the battery (overnight) but unless it is plugged into the computer via the USB cable it won't turn on. When plugged in, it won't turn off. Once on, it can be removed from the USB cable & will display the photos but if turned off, either automatically or manually, it won't turn on (as stated previously). Unless you plan to use it exclusively near a power source don't waste your money or time. That said, the picture quality for the small size & cheap make of the product is not bad. I also would not use it as a keychain as its durability as such is suspect.
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.
I wear glasses and my prescription is too strong to correct with the standard diopter adjustment. I have to press my eyeglasses against the eyepiece warping them in the process. On top of that, my eye still sits too far from the viewfinder screen to see it all at once. Sometimes this means that I miss important information like a shutter speed set too slow to avoid blurring or the fact that my flash unit isn't quit ready yet for the next shot. Or I miss seeing a portion of the scene that I would have liked to completely include or exclude from the shot. The Canon EP-EX15 Eyepiece Extender solves this by showing me the entire viewfinder screen all at once. And I no longer have to keep adjusting my viewing angle or smashing my nose to do it. Ah, that's much better.
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.
I have many Linksys devices and this is by far the worst one. I love Linksys stuff, which is why eveything that i own involving networking is linksis. But this thing is a piece of crap and now i cant recover the 60 gigs of personal pictures that were on my hardrive because of this things format. Spend a little more money and get a dedicated Network Attached Storage hard drive.
I must first say that I did some quite extensive research before investing in my 315. I bought it for a trip to Cyprus. While there I went off to Isreal and Egypt. With its world wide datum I was easily able to track and navigate my position. Just to see how acurate it was I tried it while on a Boweing 777 to London and it tracked me at 695mph and at 38000ft. After trying on land and in air what is left but on water. On a ship bound for Port Said, Egypt (listed in the world datum) I was able to plot a course for the port and see the distance and time ETA as well as the speed and bearing. A lot of the reviews I read complained about the battery life, no problems here. The entire trip for me (all three countries) I only changed batteries once. Overall, a great tool/toy.
We've had no performance issues with ours. Have two boys, 6 & 4, who are the primary users so it's not exactly been handled with care. It still holds up well, loads the discs with no problem. My only complaint would be that for some movies, I'm not able to get the image bright enough to be seen clearly. This thing has saved our sanity on many cross-country trips to visit family. Has done well both in the car and on planes.
This is a handy tool. It is pretty compact (not much larger than a highlighter/magic marker), has a built in clip(so you can securly place it in hip or breastpocket). And it does a great job of removing incidental finger and water smudges from your precvious lens with an extruded endpiece that looks to be covered with some microfiber material. And you simply "erase" the marks. Simple as that.It also comes with a retractable brush that can be used to quicky wisk off any dust particles around the edges or creases of the camera/lens.Highly recommneded to anyone with a camera to keep that lens clean and producing the best shots you are capable of.
this is a great printer. Its printing quality is really good (specially if u consider its price). And i just like laser's sooo much more than those inkjets. Although its B&amp;W, the quality of printouts is really worth it !Shop around though, I got this printer from Staples for 150$.
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 ;]
These did not sound well at all and fit was even worse. Ears got tired after just a few minutes during one song!
lost it.It was great to get a replacement properly priced and delivered quickly.I ordered 2 of these for 2 different cameras.One arrived the next day.amazing.
Looks OK in the box - just haven't had a chance to install it yet. Hoping that the weather will improve soon. Price was right and the delivery as promised
I was torn between Sony and Panasonic (the Canons seemed to have many recurring complaints especially with the decks), and after reading several reviews became gradually partial to the Panasonic, before ever having used one, based on customer loyalty and consistently glowing testimonials.Well I've never used the comparable Sony's, JVC's, or the Canon XL2 (some limited experience with the GL2), but as best I can tell without personal comparison this camera does in fact deserve all the great reviews.The image quality is excellent and in many cases looks about as good as broadcast TV video (nonHD), and the camera allows a tremendous amount of image control--manual focus ring, aperture (iris), gain adjustment, shutter speed, zebra control for overexposure, white AND black balance adjusting, daylight filters, etc. The electronic viewfinder can even be focused via simple diopter. There are six preprogrammed, but customizable, settings for image control so the user can simply dial in whatever setting they need based on the shooting/lighting conditions. So, for example, you shoot occasionally under weak flourescents lights--you adjust the white balance and the gain and the detail level accordingly, save it as a particular "scene file"; whenever you return to that same location or a similar shooting environment, you can click over to the saved settings in an instant and start recording. The first four are factory set for video 60 frames; the last two are 24 fps for a more film-like quality, which this camera handles beautifully.What actually sold me on the camera, in terms of hardware, were the two XLR jacks--comparably priced models didn't seem to offer this. The XLR jacks allow the user to attach professional shotgun mics and bypass the mediocre factory one, taking fuller advantage of 16bit 48khz stereo recording. I use a fairly inexpensive AZDEN mic and the improvement in sound quality is tremendous. If you were willing to invest in finer mics the audio quality would be better still. Having two XLR inputs means that in addition to recording live audio (like a mic) you can also mix in input from another pre-recorded source--all in the camera!The lens by Leica is also impressive--it is a bit wide and is not interchangeable (although I believe there is an adaptive telephoto for $$$). I prefer shooting wide but if you have need a wide selection of lenses or don't enjoy the look of wide angle look to Canon.The drawbacks are minor--the camera is rather cumbersome--and would certainly be tiresome for handheld use as it isn't designed for shoulder-mounted use. I shoot almost exclusively indoors with a tripod and so neither of these issues are relevant for me. Also irrelevant for me are reviews I've read which have indicated lackluster battery performance--again shooting indoors I always have it plugged in and thus haven't noticed any battery problems. The little menu joystick control button used to toggle the menu screens, as well as the VCR playback options, can be frustrating when you're tired, but that is an extremely trivial concern really.This camera is expensive, even in the $1500+ prosumer class it tends more to professional range, but I feel it is a great value considering what a fine piece of equipment it is and the wealth of features it offers. It is much much more than enough camera for the consumer and probably a little more than I need actually--I've used mine for a few months and I'm still learning how to wring better and better shooting from it. Once you've used it for a while it becomes clear why this particular model maintains a devoted following. If I have to replace this camera--provided I can afford to--the next camera would definitely be a Panasonic and probably be its big HD brother the HVX.
It has been only one week since I bought Samsung ML-1710 Laster Printer. I still like the simple design and speed of the printer.The problem is while printing a lot of documents and ebooks.A paper or paper get stuck quite often.The jamming problem would be one of the most frustrating problems found in a printer. It's also time consuming to get of the jammed paper and to start printing from where I stopped.The heat produced from the printer curls paper a lot and it does not even look nice and flat. Sometimes I had to put a stack of printed papers between my encyclopedia and stepped on it to flattend them.And today,I made a decision to take it back tomorrow afternoon.
If you're planning on using this much as a radio, think again. The reception on trains (over land) is terrible. The reception at work (in an interior office) is worse. XM Customer Service will tell you that you have to sit next to a south-facing window for optimal reception. As an MP3 player, it's okay -- as long as you don't have a vast iTunes library. It doesn't work with iTunes at all, and the software that Samsung provides is for PC only. Just my opinion.
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!
I needed a longer cord for my printer that is now on a table next to my desk (an not on my desk) - works perfectly!
I bought this CD player about 4 years ago or more. Got to college, gave it to my girlfriend who dumped me after one semester. Really regret it. I bought the newer version and I hate it. I'm buying the older version again. I had the one with the radio built in though, works excellent. I cannot make this CD player skip at all, I've tried. Very heavy duty, relatively water proof. Not concerned about jogging in the rain with it. It has a joystick where I would assume it is more vulnerable but no problems with mine. I'm a 21 year old college student who's buying it again. Even if you don't use the cd player it is a pretty cheap radio with pretty good reception that is comfortable to run or walk around with.
I hesitated a bit before I ordered, since most reviewers were based on HX5V which is a little smaller than the new HX9V. But luckily the case FITS, with barely any room left. It is not yet too difficult to get the camera in and out of the case. So I consider this a good fit. The only sacrifice you have to make is that now the outer pocket cannot take anything. But I do not plan on leaving my two NP-BG1 batteries and SD card (all in plastic cases) there in the first place.For smaller cameras (HX7V, 5V, etc), I assume the outer pocket would be less of an issue for storing such items. But I do not think it's big enough for 2 batteries, so I am loosing nothing here.All in all, satisfied.
I bought this USB adapter a month ago. It proved to be of no use to me.I used it on a Dell 866 MHz with 384MB. Everything seemed to be okay. Installation went smooth. Studio 8 is excellent (though this comes with a Studio LE which is a trimmed-down version). But the video, that is captured using it, speeds up (or skips) once in a while (as if it is trying to catch up). To give an example, I had a video of a moving train. The train moves like a centepede in the video. From asking around, I heard that the USB must be the bottleneck. I think I have USB 1.0 and that must have been the problem. I hear that USB generally is not recommended for video capture. So, I went ahead and bought a PCI card for video capture. It works great.My piece of advice - buy this only if you have a good reason not to buy a PCI capture card. Don't even think about it if you have an older computer (with USB 1.0).
This is a very sensitive and versatile, dual conversion, shortwave radio. The FM portion is stereo when used with earphones and sounds very good. The FM band starts below 88 MHz. This portion of the band can be used for emergency broadcasting and can receive the audio portion of some TV stations.There is, also a longwave band, a standard broadcast band and 14 shortwave bands all of which can be scanned so that looking for a station is fast and easy. The 100 memory locations can also be scanned once the presets have been set. The compact wire antenna that comes with the radio is very helpful at bringing in distant stations. Single sideband stations can also be received.There is also a clock that can show Universal Coordinated Time (or the time in any other part of the world) and local time. There is also an alarm feature with two preset memories.The radio comes with a shortwave radio guide and a soft case for the radio.Do not buy an AC power supply to be used with shortwave. They are very noisy and the program material is drowned out. I have tried various filters and regulators without any improvement in the noise. The AC power supply can be used with the FM portion, however. Using rechargeable batteries (4 type AA) is the best way to go for shortwave listening. Alkaline batteries last between 34 and 47 hours depending on which band is being used.
It's easy to see this tiny yet powerful camera getting overlooked on store shelves, but check out the specs! What's more, this camera lives up to them, and means my larger older model digital camera will be sitting on the shelf much of the time. A clear, sharp lens, ultra-convenient size, high resolution images, various &quot;pro&quot; features for tweaking settings, five &quot;movie&quot; modes in mpeg and gif, including audio. This is an ideal camera for any number of high level amateur or field-light professional situations. Image response time is far better than on the Mavica models, so it is more like classic film photography (avoid the power-save mode if you're into the &quot;zen&quot; of photography! -- carry an extra battery instead).
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.
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.)
The ink cartriges that I've received thru Amazon.com have always been perfect. The price that Amazon charges is very fair. (Colors are vivid and proper!)
This is by far one of the funniest and amazing alarm clocks on the market. I purchased two since they are great and do every thing the manufacturer says it does. When you set it to wake up to the "talking" mode, you are awakened by funny noises and even funnier "talking voices" which are pre-recorded on a microchip. There are seven different voices waking you up. Everything from an educated Afro-American, an Indian guy with a heavy accent, to an Italian guy almost threatening you to wake up! It is so funny that you wake up smiling! Indeed, the talking mode is so funny, that I wake up with a smile every morning! Great alarm clock. I highly recommend it.
This is (was) Sony's low-end digital camcorder. Snatch one up before they're phased out with next year's model. Crisp, clean video. Note the lux sensitivity on this low-end model exceeds the more expensive ones. The built-in video lamp is surprisingly effective.USB, S-video and firewire output is available for dubbing tapes. The firewire seems more tailored to dubbing direct to a Sony tape deck. Personally, I elected not to install the USB drivers because of problems mentioned with Win2K. I use the s-video input on my video card and it works wonderfully. You don't need the mpeg features on the high-end models, especially if you want to edit your video on your PC.The camera features nightshot and super-nightshot. What's the difference? Super is better, I guess. The manual is inadequate in describing some of the features, so you will be left to experiment. The nightshot feature has become notorious as a modern day, functional x-ray specs. If that's what you're looking for, keep looking. If you use the camera as intended, you can shoot in total darkness with a built-in infrared light source. An optional add-on infrared source is available for shooting around a camp fire or to film the candles on a birthday cake with wonderful clarity.Into any great design a few low-points must fall. This camera does not feature the Intelligent Shoe and is not compatible with such accessories. There is a built-in mic with no provision for an external mic at all (my biggest disappointment). The built-in mic has great sound; but, with the automatic gain, it may pick up the motor noise in a quiet room. Finally, it records on Hi-8/Digital8 tapes in a format which is not at all compatible with other cameras. Use it to record then dub to VCD/DVD, or use the firewire to dub directly to a properly equipped Sony tape deck with an extensive set of editing features.
Just can not have enough cables in the techno world of hooking this to that and back again, no matter what you have you always need another cable of some sort, wish phone chargers were all the same!!!!
This has proven to be one solid performer, and the fact that cooling is without forced air, just with a large heat sink is just what the doctor ordered - i like it quiet where I work.
I got the laptop in good condition except the firewire connections didn't recognize my external hard drives. Now that's a bummer. Since the item was refurbished and not brand new, i immediately bought Apple Care to cover potential repair costs and it was a great decision because the logic board had to be replaced rightaway. But now i'm happily using it, so no complaints. Amazon's service was excellent, as usual.
I only use high-quality Verbatim media like Datalife Plus. As a result, burning coasters is almost non-existent. Even when I do occasionally ruin a disk during burning, it's usually the fault of the PC or the drive. I get consistent burn rates and I'm very happy with Verbatim disks. I will not use any other brand.
I also have this camera and like most people I played around with it when I first got it. Using the supplied alkaline batteries I got over 100 shots - thats with flash, movies, continuous shooting (a great feature) etc.I had a Canon A85 and the Casio is way faster for focus and actually taking the shots.
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..
I bought this router to support a new 802.11N laptop that I ordered. I used it to replace my very old Netgear router in my current wired network. To test it out I tried a wireless connection with my Palm TX. The bad is that it would only work if I got inches away from the router in the all modes configuration: B, G, and N. When I changed it the B and G, the Palm worked fine. Since I didn't get it to support my Palm, I not too concerned about this. The good is that my work laptop (Dell) now can acquire an IP address when using DHCP. It couldn't do so with the Netgear router although it worked fine with a static one.It took some work to get it to work initially as my current network was configured for a different IP address range than the default for the 655. As a result, I had to perform a few manual reconfiguration steps before I could use the web interface. If this is your first router, the setup should be a lot easier. There are a number of wizards to help you in the setup. I didn't use them so I can't speak to their quality. The router has a large set of configuration options that you can change for more advanced setups. There were so many, that I couldn't find how to change the clock.Due to one of my PC's not letting go of it's old IP address, I couldn't connect to the Internet. Not knowing what the problem was, I resorted to calling their tech support. It's the typical (in my experience) India based support: very polite people with strongly accented English reading from scripts. For my problem, they blamed my ISP. And, of course, my ISP blamed them.The pre-installed software is quite old so you'll have to upgrade it once you make your Internet connection. That was easy to do.Overall, once setup, the router works fine although I haven't tired it with an 802.11N PC. It fixed my DHCP problem with one of my laptops and it has a nice set of configuration features. It didn't support my 802.11B device in B, G, and N mode, but it did in B and G mode. Tech support is probably typical for what you well receive from a large company these days. When I bought it, Amazon had the best price around from well known suppliers.
Worst buy I ever made, here are some of the problems:-Cannot open disk to remove easily, takes a few minutes, sometimes does not open at all.-Constant issues with "formatting disks"-Off button is not locked and often moves to "on" while transporting, when you take it out for use, battery is dead.-After capturing images, unable to play back due to "corrupted disks" even after disks have played fine many times previously.Don't waste your time with this item.
I'm sure you have read the other reviews of this lens and I must agree. This is one of the most spectacular lenses of the Olympus line that I have owned. Every manufacturer gets that perfect combination once in a while and produces magic. Like the Olympus Zuiko 90mm F2 and the 35-105mm 3.5 zoom of the Om days, this is pure genius. Tack sharp, quick to focus, and amazing bokeh!! If you love macro and portrait photography get this lens. Your only regret will be that you have waited this long.
Fortunately my car still has a cassette player so I use it for my ipod but BEST of all, the jack fits my cell phone so I use it when I'm on the phone for hands free communication through my car speakers - Can't be beat.
I definitely would not recommend these. "Tuning" the headphones with that little dial on the side is so annoying, especially in an apartment or place where there is going to be a normal amount of interference. I could only stand it for about two weeks and ended up throwing them away out of frustration. The benefit of wireless is worthless if you cannot even hear anything. No wonder they were 90 dollars off. Had to be a reason they had all the extra inventory.
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.
This may be a wonderful telescope. It is difficult for me to know since I have never been able to use mine. It was purchased, along with the Celestron eyepiece set and NexImage Camera for around $700.00 in September of this year.The first scope had to be returned to Celestron because the tracking motor would not function on the day that I unpacked it.After 4 weeks, I received the new scope.The motor works but it will not track. I am unable to get the scope to align.That covers the telescope. But the real problem is in the customer service. My first mistake was to send the scope in for repair. Because of the time involved, a refund becomes virtually impossible.So now I am stuck with a $700.00 white elephant that Celestron wants me to send back to them again for further repairs and a further 4 weeks of waiting.If you have to have this telescope, then buy it from Amazon so that you have the protection that I DO NOT have. I screwed myself on this deal because I trusted Celestron to be an honest company with quality products.If you buy Celestron, make sure that you protect yourself.
Pros:Nice, simple design. Doesn't go overboard with buttons and displays. The keys have a great "feel" to them, makes typing enjoyable. The mouse has a very high level of accuracy, better than any wireless mouse I have seen. Almost as good as a wired mouse. Receiver is a very small USB dongle, so you don't have to use up desk space if you don't want to. Battery life seems very good as well -- I have been on my first set of batteries for 3 months now. Overall seems to be well-built and not cheap.Cons:On the keyboard, the Insert/Delete/Home/End/Page Up /Page Down section was redesigned. I actually kind of like the new placements, but it takes getting used to, especially if you have to switch between this and standard keyboards.Other thoughts:Great wireless/keyboard set. Both the mouse and the keyboard are top-notch in quality and look great as well.
I got my mStand a couple weeks ago. It has dramatically improved my posture, allowing for long, neck-pain free, and all around comfortable working sessions. It also looks dazzling from every angle. Sometimes it feels like my MBP is floating in mid air. This is particularly true in "closed clamshell" mode. Can't think of a better piece of "Apple-like" designer art for the desktop.When unpacking it for the first time, I immediately grabbed my DVI cable a got the firsthand confirmation on what other reviewers had already reported: the new 2010 mStand models have a considerably wider cable management hole that allows one to pass any DVI/VGA cable through it. The extra "desktop real estate" mStand provides is also worth mentioning. Although I haven't "case-control" tested it's heat dissipation capabilities, it does seem that the fans are kicking-in in less often than before.My only gripe with it has to do with the viewing angle. The thing is unlike the new unibody models, my "pre-2008 MBP" has a fairly small screen "backward-tilt" angle. Being myself a tall guy, I'm forced to look at the screen in a slightly downward fashion. This causes the viewing angle to be less than ideal. Nonetheless, when you think about it, this is a problem with "pre-2008 MBPs", not with mStand.That said, this is, by a clear mile, the best stand for the MacBook/MBP line you'll find. Highly recommend it!
I have owned an NAD receiver for 2 years but because it had center channel problems I purchased the Onkyo sr503, which was actually cheaper than the NAD repair. The machine is a breeze to set up and user friendly. Be patient, put on a dvd you like and make fine adjustments for the speakers. There are more sound settings than you will ever need so just use the ones that sound best to your ears. You can slightly raise or lower the volume on all speakers independently until the sound is just right. While this receiver can never compare to the rich sound of an audiophile's high end stereo receiver, it does an excellent job for its price range. I enjoy the "ALL STEREO" and "ALL MONO" features, which will use all four (or six) of your speakers as main speakers. This is excellent for parties when you want the music spread evenly throughout a crowd of people. I've found it especially pleasant this Christmas to have holiday music playing quietly throughout the living room. By the way, I use Polk speakers which, like the Onkyo, deliver good sound at an affordable price.My bottom line: this is an excellent home theatre receiver at an excellent price. I only omit one star because no product is perfect and you will surely find little things about the receiver you wish were different. But you could do a lot worse than the SR503 and spend a lot more money.
I just recently finished my decor project and the paper worked well except it did seem a bit loose around the edges but then again this is my first time with it. I also ironed it onto canvas. I read the other reviews for the other transfer papers and found this one to probably give the stoutest and safest result and it didn't disappoint. I downloaded my pic under the pics so anyone reading this review can get an idea of how the paper works and what the estimated results will probably be. I also ironed for a bit longer than normal but the trick I discovered while doing it was to scrape a little up by the edges of the paper so it comes apart easier.
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about these headphones. I waited about a year from deciding that I was going to buy them, to actually buying them. These are definitely worth every penny, but it's not worth it to stretch your earnings to be able to buy this. It's a luxury item, nothing more.Re-listening to all my music in high-definition is the most fun I've had in a while. Some people might think it's weird, but simply sitting down and listening to music is a very relaxing activity for me now.I paired these with the Fiio e7/e9 combo, and my music sounds ridiculously good. Indescribable.
This is a great little camcorder. Easy to use & takes great pictures.Send your videos in email without a problem. My wife has a 30 min. versionthen we decided to get another one, so here is where the 60 min.came in. Size is a plus just slips into a shirt pocket. Great that youdon't need to download software, its all right in the camera. You won'tbe disppointed if you buy one.
I have recently upgraded to this new model.This is a new model with no fit issues. This model also has a cut-out to allow the pressing of the battery button. Speck got it all right with this new model. The top cover of the new model is also smooth giving this new model a better look, at least in my opinion.
Recieved 4 cartridges at a great price. Can't get that here in Alaska for that price.
This is a PERFECT device.I live a radio-crowded market too, and I have none of the issues these jokers are talking about.This device does three things: 1) charges the I-Pod 2) holds it 3) transmits it to ANY FM radio station.- I never have static or interference issues. Once you find one or two good frequencies, you can stay on them -- even in NYC.- The sound quality is as good as a cassette adapter, or at least superior to every other FM transmitter I've ever tried.- It holds the I-Pod stably and well, and can be configured into any orientation possibly desired due to all the included accessories.- The device keeps the last frequency used in static memory, even when power is disconnected, so that you can return to it immediately the next time it's used.- There's even a DC-adapter jack, and I use mine in the house via a 12VDC 1A adapter I bought at Radio Shack, so that I can now enjoy the I-Pod through my wall-mounted stereo -- that works amazingly well too.No one else makes such a device as this, and it's very attractive and sturdily-constructed in my opinion. Best of all, it's only $99. Add up all the add-ons you'd need to equal the three tasks that this one device takes care of, and you'd pay much more than $99, or at least you'd have an ugly mess of wires in your car.I couldn't be more pleased with this device, and consider it a must-have for any I-Pod owner.Potential purchasers: Don't pay any attention to these other nay-sayers. Their findings are complete b.s. in my opinion.David
I really love this stand because it keeps my MAC really cool and adds space to my desk. It also allows me to use my full keyboard with numeric keypad.
I have always been an audiophile, and look for the best sound that I can get out of my home-theater environment. I've tried numerous types of cable connections, including a Monster Digital Coaxial cable. I thought that sounded good, until I connected up the THX-Certified Digital Optical cable... it unleashed an entirely new level of audio performance out of my existing DVD player and receiver. I was very impressed.The price is also quite reasonable... if you're looking for a good connection for top-end audio quality, this is the way to go.
This player is good depending on what you need from it.Pros:1. Loads USB drives/DVD/Blu Ray pretty fast.2. Can Read NTFS USB drives too. Big plus.3. Can play most of hi def MKV files.Cons:1. Cannot do a fast forward on the *.mkv files on DVD. It can do fast forward If I play the same mkv file from USB drive. I can't believe in 21st century, fast forward feature will not work. Normal DVD fast forward works.I returned mine just because of this reason.2. DLNA doesn't work. Don't waste your time trying to make it work.
It fits perfectly with my MacBook Pro and looks geat. It is very comfortable and great for supporting your hands.
This mini drive is convenient and easy to use. I have to admit I have never used one before, but have been pleased with this purchase.
I've never really had any problems with SanDisk products. This is no different. Sony branded Memory Stick can be expensive. SanDisk offers the same quality at lower prices.What else needs to be said...it's a no-brainer.
I bought the TX670P (not TX650P) for my wife as her birthday present last month, as she said she wanted to be able to carry her computer in whatever bag she was carrying that day.At first, she said things like "I didn't want something this expensive." But, now she says stuff like "I don't like you touching my computer."We went on a 15 day vacation to New Zealand, and used it pretty much for 1/2 hour to 1 hour daily for photo transfers and web reservations. We only had to charge it three times during this trip. We have a sony camera and two sony-ericsson cellphones with expandable memory. So, the memory-stick slot is a blessing! We took all of 15 minutes to cut 3 music CDs from my wife's phone, so we could have some music in the rental car.With the 1 GB system memory, you don't experience any slowness, as long as you don't like to load useless programs in memory.I'm now contemplating trading in my powerhouse 15.5 inch IBM notebook for a TX770P, as my shoulders have, strangley enough, started hurting from lugging its weight. :-)
Short and simple: This thermos keeps a workday's supply of coffee hot for the entire workday, even as the amount of coffee in it goes down as the day goes on. It's big, it's strong and well made, and it does the job right! Highly recommended for coffee fiends like me or similar!
I was so hesitant because one the price was a little steep and convicing my wife took some time. This was an upgrade for me from z5300e, I'm currently using the SB Extreme Gamer, sound card.Pros:The sound is amazing, twice as nice as my z5300e.Remote control, actually comes in handy since I watch movies from bed.Price, was a con at first for me but compared to other systems, it's well worth it's value.My wife always thinks someone else is in the house us when I play games/movies.Cons:The sound console that sits on your desk is rather large, as large as the satellite speakers.I have to recaulk my windows and reframe pictures because the bass is off the chizart.I wish I had bought this 6 months ago.My wife always thinks someone else is in the house when I play games/movies.
This alarm clock is exactly what I wanted. Simple to use, no fancy stuff I didn't want or need. It works very well, keeps good time, wakes me up and is simple to work. I just wanted a good basic alarm clock and this one is great. I would definitely recommend this.
This is a 10" (254 mm) Dobsonian mounted reflector from Zhumell - a company in Minnesota that used to be known for binoculars - but I think that these scopes will change that.It has a 1250 mm focal length, and a ratio of F/4.92. The reported limiting magnitude is 14.52 and the reported maximum theoretical magnification is 600X. The resolving power is reported to be 0.46. The mirror is pyrex and aluminum oxide / silver oxide coated and center marked. With no extras you should get 139X out of the 9 mm. I bought a 3X barlow as well that takes it up to 417X and it handles that very easily. Nice and clear with good contrast. I'll likely order a 6mm eyepice soon to push the limit.It came with a nice bright 8X50 finder scope, a fan (which takes 8 AA batteries), a great 2" dia. 32mm wide field lens and a 1.25" 9mm Plossl. It also came with a really useful laser collimeter and a moon filter for the short lens.It is a large and heavy scope. It will fit in the back seat of your car but you won't want to move it much. Although you can carry it, it isn't the kind of thing that you want to move around the yard 20 times in a night.It went together quickly (45 min.) and easily, and everything was there - great. It took less than a minute to collimate it with the included laser collimeter- awesome.I looked at a lot of scopes before buying this one and it is really the best value for the money out there.Unfortunately it has been quite cloudy since I got it so I can't comment much on the views except to say that in a small window I ran outside and saw an amazing number of crisp, clear stars for an hour. It is definitely able to pull in a lot of light and the limiting magnitude reported is likely on the money.The focuser is beautiful, very stable and easy to use (both fine and coarse with locks on 2" and 1.25" lenses.Dobs are what they are, but in that class, this base is as stable and easy to use as I've seen. It is easy to point and generally stays put.One minor point, I had read about the (lack of) directions and printed them from the Zhumell web site before it arrived. I don't know why they don't just include them with the scope but they should. It was painless though.Overall, this is a great value.Update: After a couple of weeks of waiting - finally a clear night, a bit more info. The views of the moon are stunning, especially with a 3X barlow. The big lens is just awesome for general constellation and cluster viewing. Jupiter is confirmed present in the solar system and with significant color variation in the surface. It has been too close to the moon lately so I still haven't seen the dot but it looks like I could. It is also clear enough that I'm hoping to see ones of its moons cross it but I haven't been that lucky yet.The only issue with mount has been that the bolts attaching the pivot ears to the tube all came loose last night. They have lock washers and were easy to retighten so they must have just not been as tight as they could have been from the factory. Not a problem, just something to watch out for.UPDATE:We moved recently and a mirror mount bolt apparently vibrated out and was lost in transit. I emailed Hayneedle who is the retailer for these scopes and they don't sell parts but were kind enough to mail me two from a returned scope free of charge. Now that's customer service!
I LOVE this screen. I have had mine for about four years and use it all the time. It is light and very easy to set up. I initially bought it for business presentations and knew I needed something a woman in heals and suit could put up alone. This was just the product! As a family, we set up a projector and this screen in our family room frequently. It has held up and we love it.
This battery was purchased about a month ago, and seem to work just fine. Good life, fits the computer well.
.Go the the PALM restaurant (in Manhattan or eslewhere), order an 8 lb lobster and bring a panoramic camera with this film. You'll be able to fit the whole lobster in the picture and the color will make your friends green with envy.The film makes people look very natural and flattering. I liked the color on all the photos I've seen taken with this film--especially the people pictures where other films have let me down with crappy contrast or dead colors.Nice film format. Kodak has always been the best film. Here is modern proof the haven't been sitting on their butts.
I just bought it and its really a nice mp3 player. But still more improvements could have been made. Such as a bluetooth based headphones instead or the messy wires :).
I bought this for my husband from Circuit City. I thought it was so neat looking and my kids have had other Creative products, so I ordered a Zen V for myself from Amazon. The one I got had to be returned to Amazon since it froze and could not play a whole song through (Amazon, btw, has WONDERFUL customer service/return policy). When we went to load songs on the Zen VPlus I bought my husband, it froze after about 60 songs (about .4 gb in) and the only way to reset it was to format the device. I tried everything including downloading new firmware etc. Sadly, I was not able to return it to CC since we didn't realize it was not working within their return period. I did return it to Creative, paying $8+ to mail and insure it. They sent another unit and it HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. They supposedly have sent my complaints to a supervisor, but no one has responded yet. I have a unit that should hold hundreds (or thousands, even) of songs, and we can only load on about 60 songs. What a RIP OFF it has proven to be. I think that Creative is just going to monkey around with this until my warranty expires.
I picked this up before an international trip because I thought it might come in handy, and ended up being so glad I did. It was used for the first time in the airport, when my family of three was competing with other travelers for the available power points. Unfold this strip and voila, one power point becomes four - soon we had other travelers asking if we minded if they plugged into our empty spots! But it was the most valuable once we got overseas, as all our gear had North American plugs. Using this gadget meant we could run four devices using only one plug adapter, a savings in both cost and luggage weight. And it's the perfect travel companion too: small, lightweight, and the cord folds over neatly and plugs into itself, making a compact and secure bundle. I don't leave home without it!
I bought these to use with my Panasonic DMR-EZ485V DVD recorder. Sometimes they work, but more often I get messages that they're incompatible with the recorder. This can sometimes be resolved by taking them out and putting them back in. It's been frustrating and I wouldn't buy them again. We previously used Maxell DVDs that worked fine.
I enjoyed reading this story, but I wish to share a few quibbles that I had with the style and with the Kindle version.At the beginning of the book, we are introduced to two sets of characters. The transition to the second group of characters was abrupt. The use of ellipsis (...) or maybe a new chapter heading would help to make the transition less jarring.There were scenes with sexual encounters. I felt that the author needed to choose between more discretion (to match the characters POV), or more exposition. But the scenes were hurried and seldom served to give further exposition to the characters.The next remarks are about editing of the Kindle Book. There were more than a few times when two words were pushed together in the Kindle version. I presume these errors did not occur in the print editions.Toward the end of the novel, collisions between words increased, and I had the feeling that the author was rushing to complete the work (as one is wont to do toward the end of NaNoWriMo.) In my opinion the climax scenes were too short. I would have liked more at this point in the story.Concerning writing style, the paragraphs were of medium length, which suits me fine. But the readers of Young Adult novels, where the paragraphs are short and full of dialogue, may need to stretch their reading abilities. Not a bad thing at all!The story falls into the category of Fantasy/Science Fiction, and is a nice mix of each. I liked how the two cultures met and mixed. The enemy and some of the story elements reminded me of "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card. On the other hand, there were settings right out of a Gaelic Fantasy. Overall I liked the story.Do not be put off by these remarks. The book was good, and I look forward to reading the sequels.
I think Sandisk has hit the nail on the head with this MP3 player. Software is unnecessary if you have WMP already on your computer, just plug the USB cable into your hub, and off you go adding songs to it. Good quality sound, and having the FM transmitter as an added option is really nice. The flashing screen to indicate a file is being transferred is a nice touch. My daughter loves it, and I am buying one for myself.
Solid sound in a very portable system. I am not really an audiophile so can not really go into subtleties and finesse of sounds analysis. From my a regular listener view, the voice is great with high fidelity even at high volumes.The finishing is also quite polished and elegant. Although, my spouse did not like the shape so much, well, it is for my office room anyway.
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.
Add my story to those who report early failures of this unit. Mine lasted about four months.Now, Belkin has a claimed "lifetime warranty" so I called, got a return number, sent it back. It took nearly two weeks to see a replacement -- and the company is about 20 miles from me. First, the Priority Mail tracking number indicated that the post office was unable to deliver it (what, there wasn't anybody home???) and left a note. It was picked up the next day. I called to make sure, guy said they would ship a replacement within 2 working days. 3 days later, nothing. Called, guy said it would have to come from Indiana warehouse, and he was taking care of that, priority overnight. Two days later, nothing. Called again, was told "it's going out today." Finally got it. And not from Indiana, either. They sent a later model that does basically the same thing -- their F5U234. We'll see. Looking at the Amazon reviews for that unit, it's not exactly making friends and influencing people either. If this one goes TU, I'm not buying any more Belkin stuff.
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!
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.
Excellent product. Speedy delivery. Will recommend and buy from again even though the shipping cost was a bit high.
Compared to the other cheaper glass filters I have, this Sigma unit is top rate. Edge to edge sharpness is no different as the naked lens. Highly recommended.
the space is more than u would ever use up tottly satisfied
I think this is the best sounding boombox of any boombox I've listened to. But be aware that it takes a lot of batteries and large magnets in the speakers to make good loud music and this adds to the weight of the unit. This sucker is heavy and bulky to carry. If you want something conviently portable, move on - this isn't for you.If you want to annoy everyone in a 50 yard radius on the beach this is for you - but remember the spare batteries.
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?
pretty nice tv.......no problems so far.....but needs tweeking in order to get the best picture. other than that excellent tv......
What a genious and elegant digital audio system!!! A CD compartment with motorized door for playing regular and Mp3 encoded CD's, A USB flash and SD memory card sockets for playing music stored on them, AM and FM radio tuner, and lot of controls for getting the utmost fidelity. A digital clock and timer on a beautiful blue backlight, and an output for an active subwoofer (not included), input for an auxillary, and two 6 way loudspeakers provoking crystal clear sound..Pre set equalizer with for 4 different music styles. All controls can be activated by an elegant slim remote control... The unit can be also wall mounted with available accessories. I think this system fulfills all what anybody needs from a digital up to date music player and is totaly comparable with the almost identical and far more expensive Philips MCM275 flat wall mountable shelf system..
I bought this Zune player for the boyfriend's birthday and he loves it! Compared to my old Ipod player, the Zune is a bit bigger, but it looks sleek and modern. I was a bit jealous as well! It has radio, pictures, videos, games, etc. The moment he got it he immediately set it up in his computer and transferred all of his cds on it. Now he can't go anywhere with out it. Thank you!Only things were it did not come with a start up CD, or manual of sorts, but we went on the zune website and downloaded the latest software.Other than that, it is fantastic.
I had an older HP photo printer and a much older Epson Scanner. This printer replaced both and did it beautifully. Easy setup and easy to understand functions. The pictures come out looking like I had them done professionally. I actually scanned and printed last years school picture of my grandson and it came out better than new. Regular printing is as good as I've seen, and much faster. I did a lot of research and decided to wait for this printer to be released. I bought it as soon as it was available and I couldn't be more satisfied.
I auditioned these headphones after reading some of the reviews and could not believe how disappointing they were. I have a background in audio engineering and production. But mostly I just enjoy listening to good music....accurately! Anything else is an insult to the recorded material and the listener for that matter. If the listener chooses to make eq adjustments at home to suit his or her tastes then that is a matter left for their individual decision making.What Sennheiser has done with the HD 650 is grossly alter the natural balance of the source material in a way that makes these things useless for anyone serious about recorded music. Muddy, indistinct, boosted bass, severely rolled off highs and a midrange trying to peak through from behind all that bass. Serious reference quality transducers should not do this. Consumer gear throws that kind of stuff at you. For the price these cans are a joke!Sennheiser's HD 595 offer a far more balanced sound at half the price.If anyone is serious about a high end headphone purchase the AKG K701 get my highest recommendation. At least that's what I bought.......Cheers,Gregg
Like another poster, I was a little wierded out by the power drain when this thing fires up. It pushes the limits of your breakers, but I've never thrown one yet.It makes lots of clunks moving the cartridges around too.But overall, it prints great quality prints and is very reasonably priced.However, the big downside is that it comes with "starter" toner cartridges and they don't last terribly long. The replacements are REALLY expensive. It costs very nearly as much to replace the toner as it does to replace the printer.
Bought these for a friend, on a pacific trip.I have the white ones, the black was cheaper, so he can't complain about a free gift.Don't want to spend $300 for Bose, these are your best choice.These headphones will do the job for long flights, they are in ear and noise cancel with a mute button.I sleep with then in my ears, while not plugged into anything, just for the cancel.Cheap, does the job, it's Sony and great BASS (BOOM) and high ends.At work people need to wave infront of me when I have them on.
I am quite pleased with this AV pack. It works fine and comes with everything you'd need to have your Zune play videos on your HDTV, show photos on the large screen and listen to music over your home A/V system. The remote is simple, but it works fine. I have 3 different model #'s of Zunes and can fit them all into this A/V pack with the components provided.
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)!
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.
If you are looking for a Digital Video/Still camera that will release you from the worries of disposable media, then look no further - this cams for you! I have been using it since the day I got it and let me tell you I could not be happier. The only one item thats a little annoying is that you need to turn on the red eye setting to make it available, and because of the many features, it's sometimes hard to find. I also keep resetting the camera somehow and loosing that setting, but thats about the only issue I have encountered. The Easy DVD burns content to a DVD with just a click of the button! I have the Sony DVDirect DVD burner, which is a GREAT complimentary item to have with any Sony media product.Thumbs up to Sony on yet another success!!!
gift for my daughter. She still uses it every day, so it has held up very well. Nice to purchase things that last.
The sound is very good. It's lightweight but it delivers a very good sound with warm bass and clear treble. Very satisfied with it.
Excellent MP3 player by Apple, Thin and very easy to use buttons. I bought it for my son and he loves it. The itunes software allows you to copy the CD into your library the moment you load it. However I found it difficult to copy songs into IPOD from CD. The software is very confusing. You have to first load the songs into library and then into IPOD. THere is no direct way. Sometimes the software would hang when synching songs. Also I could not figure out how to easily load pictures on IPOD. It would be a great product if Apple can add FM radio in it. With a wide range of accessories available and the price rolling back It is a obvious choice over other MP3 players
I bought Panasonic phones and a headset from Amazon. The headset will not work in the phones. I have gotten no satisfaction from the calls I have gotten regarding this problem. It would have been nice to have received compatible devices.update: I contacted Amazon and they will take it back but I have to send the headset that they sent that will not work in the phones I bought from them. I requested a headset that would work be sent to me and I would return the one they sent that will not work. They won't do that. Beware of ordering Panasonic devices from Amazon.
I had previously owned a different brand of headphone/speaker extension cable for my computer speaker system and it worked well for about 6 months. After that, the female connector started getting loose, and I would only hear sound coming out of the left channel unless I wiggled the connector around to 'fix' the problem. I would have to repeat this process almost every day, and it started to annoy me to no end.Alas, I came across this Sony brand extension cable, and I thought I'd give it shot.I was pleasantly surprised when I heard a 'click' noise when I connected my speakers to the extension cord, a very snug fit. It gave me the sense of ease I was looking for - I knew that I didn't have to worry about a bad connection again.So far, I've noticed better sound quality coming out of my speakers than before (most likely due to the fact my older extension cable was junk), and I have yet to worry about a bad connection/poor sound quality. It feels good to have my speaker system sounding right again.BOTTOM LINE - great solution for extending the distance for your headphones or computer speaker system! Gold plated connectors, 2.5mm to 6.3mm adapter, Sony-quality, 9.8', good stuff :)
I'm not one to write reviews, but I felt compelled to after getting these speakers. Everything stated in other 5 star reviews of these speakers are accurate. I bought one set, liked it so much that I bought another set. The cool thing is that you can play multiple speakers off of the one transmitter you plug into your computer. I went to Radio Shack and bought a two prong speaker plug so I can plug in my regular speakers into my computer and then plug in these speakers. Again, if you want to listen to music in throughout your house and backyard these speakers will work great. A little side note, I just saw these same speakers that are Indoor/Outdoor. They are not that much more. I wish I would of seen them first.
Very good cable for the price. I would recommend this to anyone. I have it going from my PC sound to my dvd system and it rocks!
I bought this headphone because of the positive reviews, but when I tried it, I got tiny sound especially the bass response. It could be the unit was defective, but I am not taking another chance. I am going to spend money on something better.
I don't know why this pda has such a bad review, I recently purchased one and its been great! I haven't had one problem with it. And for the people that are complaining about the record button, it can be disabled!
I just called the above listed number at Bose to ask for replacement tips (they were falling off ALL the time, and I finally lost one for good today.)The customer service agent I spoke to says that they now charge for the replacement tips. $6.99 for a complete set.I am thinking of gluing the new set on.
The Drive Shuttle is the size of a normal wallet, only thicker. Inside, there's room for exactly 6 USB drives, held together securely by means of a partitioned mesh and a rubbery band that keeps them in place, three on each side. The walls seem to be reinforced to a degree that there is no danger for the little drives to break if dropped or crack inside a stuffed computer bag but they are likely to be crushed if stepped on. This holder is not expandable.I find the drive shuttle useful if one needs to keep up to 6 USB drives in one place and one is disciplined enough to return the USB drives to it when not in use. However, I found that I'm using 8 such drives with some regularity so I would welcome a larger holder.Note: I purchased the all-black version myself.
I have had my chip in my camera non-stop for 18 months and have shot in excess of 30 concerts, both photos and video on the same camera. It still preforms just fine. It has been a tough lil trouper for my time out there!
was a birthday gift and an excellent choice. works great just as described and was a big hit!
I have never had a problem with the Fujis compared with other major brands like Sony, Memorex, TDK, Maxell, etc. The only problem about the Fuji discs are their availability. I can't seem to find them anywhere these days. I have no idea why other DVDs fail me where Fuji always comes through. It probably has to do with the specific dvd writer that I use as many others find the other brands as reliable or even moreso than the Fuji.
I have a D90 camera and it works great and lets me take amazing pictures during the day time but for indoor and night photography its best to invest in a flash to take good pictures. I bought this flash for it and it has made a huge difference. It has a good battery life and refresh time and best of all it can be moved up to let the light bounce off a wall or ceiling.
Great value and prints just as good as manufacturer ink. I'll never pay for Brother Ink again! Save some $$$!
Unit needs the 30' cable to go with it and a 20' pole you supply. Very easy to assemble! However, you will likely need a more powerful router as well!
This product was a gift for a 10-year-old primarily for taking pictures and recording videos. It is mostly used to record fav DisneyChannel shows to create a library of shows. The quality is fair for both pics and videos, but the camera is loaded with features for a not so bad price.
This stand looks pretty good if you don't mind drilling holes in your speakers and if you have heavy, hi-performence heavy speakers, you might want a different stand.
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 have both a Casio 125 and an iPaq 3600 series. My wife uses my Casio. It was a great little PPC, but it I had iPaq envy because of the expandability of the iPaq. The screen on the Casio is much better than the iPaq!
I purchased The Sima SCC Video Color Corrector by Sima about 2 years ago and it still works great in backing up your DVD titles to VHS tapes and allowing you to fine tune the colors.
I purchased this product less than nine months ago and probably only used it about six times. When I went to use it the last (and final time) the playback of the recording was distorted and broken up with lines. I used a cleaning cassette as recommended in the manual but it did not help. The JVC Authorized Service Provider diagnosed a defective main PC board which will run me $150 of labor to repair. The part is still under warranty. I contacted JVC about my problem with the unit but they were unresponsive and appear not to stand by their product. I would never purchase another JVC item again.
I do! I love the Mio C520 for all of the reasons that each of the 'good' reviews state - and because I have access to the software application and can (at least I plan to one day) customize the interface myself.However, as good as the C520 may be, the service provided by Mio is directly inproportional. There is a documented issue with the battery provided with the C520. Mio itself states that the batteries are faulty. In particular they state that if the unit will not power on when disconnected from a power source and the power charging light changes immediately from orange to green when plugged in, the battery must be replaced and they will issue an RMA for the service. Inconvenient but, so far, so good.What they state when you apply for the RMA is that there is a charge of $80 (USD) plus shipping for this service. O.K., I understand nothing is for free. Yes, Mio should be compensated for their services, the talent of their employees, the shipping costs, and the parts and materials, etc. However, the battery cost is $10 retail (from several Internet vendors). The time and effort to replace the battery is minor - 15 minutes at most; unplug and plug in three wires - even for a technician earning $40/hour this is a $10 task. So, at the very most, Mio should charge $30 for the service (yes, plus shipping) - $10 for materials, $10 for labor, $10 for profit (usury but reasonable). So why are they earning $60 in profit? This is unfair, unreasonable, and almost enough of a reason to chuck the C520 in the waste basket and spend the $80 twice to buy a product from a different company (yea, out of the frying pan and into the proverbial fire - but I'm frustrated).Thanks for listening.
i spent an embarassing amount of time exhaustively researching before finally settled on the BA Receptor, and thankfully i have been extremely happy with it. the functionality is reasonably powerful and super easy - easy to use by feel, etc. i am not a sound quality fanatic, but to my luddite ears this sounds better than anything else. the styling is of the cool modern variety, the only thing better is the Tivoli (which, alas, the clock functionality is seriously impaired). Also, the digital tuning and presets make this a whole lot better than the tivoli -- i never used to change stations on my clock radio, but with presets on the BA it is so easy that it's actually altered my station listening. the light display is appropriately bright. my one and single complaint is that the display is just a bit too small for a 7-diopter lemur like me to see the thing without getting up within 12 inches. but the rest of the radio has been so great i'm pretty willing to live with that.
Disappointing. The earphone works fine but the microphone mutes my voice. I used it once, the person that I was talking with could barely hear me. Into the trash it goes.
This is a good light charger. I would like it if someone compared this with the LaCrosse charger! It charges quick and over the past month have had no issues whatsoever. One thing they dont tell you is that you cant charge more than 2 AAAs simultaneously. Good stuff. Definitely a recommended buy.
I bought these thinking they would be sweet but they really are not that great of quality. The sound quality is that of regular old apple headphones. The "built in subwoofer sucks.
This is worth it's weight in gold just because you can go about your day, work and still take calls. I will say it's hard to get it situated in your ear when a call comes in and you have to fiddle with it to get it just right. However, like I said it is worth it's weight in gold, I can work and still take calls. This is my second one, my first one I had for years and I wore it out.
I've never heard a better set of headphones in my life. Listen to any kind of music, and you'll feel like you're with the artists as its being recorded (live). Highly recommended. In excellent condition as well--almost as if they were never opened :D Thank you!
This binocular is a great balance between performance and convenience. Because of it's size and weight one is more likely to carry and use it more whether walking in the woods or watching a sporting event. Also, for someone who wears glasses, it works well without removing them. Great for bird watching.
It has good sound (which is why I didn't give it one star) but it starts at max volume every time you turn it on. This is very annoying, but I've figure out how to deal with it. I just start it on a quite song, hold it facing the floor and begin lowering the volume immediately. Not worth the money for that inconvenience and I will never buy from them again.
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.
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.
Yes and amen. This has been an answer to my dream bag. I first ordered thePros:Quality made, Strong enough for pro glass & moreFast & accessibleHolds a lot, not too bigConcise organization dividersIncludes accessory bag, Memory card dividerHolds 13in MacBook with an inch to spareBuilt in rain coverComfortableLooksPriceConsI didn't know about it sooner
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.
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!
Very, very good! great view, no straining for clarity - I made the right choice here! Great Value!
I did purchase this unit and have had no problems with it, except for the fact that the white printing rubs off and disappears after a while. Other than that, my unit is working fine. The volume control comes in handy when using another auxillary input, other than the receiver.
I bought my Nikon D80 early November and am having a blast with it.The rapid burst mode is perfect for my high action soccer and softball shots. I am able to get incredible high resolution, in focus, in frame pictures of my kids. I LOVE this camera. I still have a lot to learn however, and am fairly new to digital photography. I was able to pick this up and use before reading the manual. I am still working through the functionality, and am pleasantly surprised everytime I figure out a new feature I did not know I had.
Used when in Amazon and it held its charge in that heat. Great buy!
We haven't had a minute's trouble with this portable DVD player. It's a great value for the money.
I've had the Philips CDR775 for about a year now. I love the ability to record CDs, but I think maybe I should have shopped around for a better product.My biggest complaint with Philips is that their support is awful. They have idoits with no training answering the phones. You can actually hear them reading through the same notes you can find on the web. Call with a complex problem and they ask dumb questions like &quot;are your cables plugged in?&quot;My second complaint is that with fast dubbing, the deck adds a half second of blank time between tracks. Therefore, don't bother copying a continuous play CD. They sound really bad.
This filter is a great value for my purposes and I have no negative comments. I'm an amateur who tries to find additional uses for equipment. Since my Pentax K100D dSLR's lowest ISO setting is 200, I have used this filter as a neutral density filter (about 2-stops).BTW... if you also have a 52mm LINEAR polarizing filter, you can attach it in front of the circular polarizing filter to create a variable neutral density filter for making long exposures in bright light. Rotating the linear filter will effectively vary the combo from a 3 to 4-stop neutral density setting to a very dense setting. Note that at darker settings, a bluish cast may be added.
I purchased this product from Amazon.com almost 3 months back. Its quite an amazing product to keep. I tried almost 100% of its features and is very user friendly.1. I used IrDA between my Palm, Laptop(IBM) and T610 cell phone. It works great. I am having 100's of contacts on my palm and can sync with Laptop and T610 with in seconds. I tried using IrDA by making data call through my Cell Phone, it works and easy to setup. One thing I observed with Palm is, it eats lot of battery while using IrDA. I think its obvious.2. Office Tools such as Word, Excel, PDF are good. I can read these documents quite cleary. It's an helpful feature to download some office docs to review or some personal docs also.3. Avantgo on Palm : This is one of my most frequently used application. It's quite to read news,tech data leisurely and also for driving directions.4. Calendar, tasks, contacts and other palm applications are very user friendly.5. 320x320 pixel resolution screen, 32MB internal memory, SD/MMC slot are very good features. I like the resolution of this product.6. I didn't get any problems in USB sync and IrDA sync. They work fine for me.7. Multimedia: RealOne and Kinoma performance play is quiet good, eventhough I use them rarely.8. I like Graffiti in Palm, it works good9. Palm Tungsten E body is very studd. I like the structure and buttons (power10. I tried some games on this palm, I feel performace of the processor is suffient for these applications.Cons:1. Not having support for 802.11b SDIO add-on cards. I think PalmOS should look into to support the drivers/patch with sadisk or any other company.2. Alarm is very low and there is no step wise in volume.3. Versa Mail is not a stable application, if we change some settings, it stops downloading mails from server. It sucks.3. Palm OS doesn't give WebPro (browser) for this Palm. We have to buy this application for ~$30. It's not good.4. While doing sync one or two times, palm got freeze. After hard reset, it works fine.
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.
If you don't need color this machine does an excellent job. The printer is ready to go in seconds and pages are printed quickly. The cartridge mileage is decent and it almost never jams. Well worth the money.
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 have already used this clock for about 2 weeks and I have to say- this thing is great! And to the reviewer who had said that they couldn't stand the beep that occurs when you reset the alarm. For me, it's assuring to have it because it confirms to me that the clock has been reset.So far most of the negative reviews have been that the clock is too complicated. That, it is. It took me about 30 minutes to learn the clock. But once you get used to the clock, you'll love it. Great sound and ease of use... you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
This antenna adapter is a quality brand part and it functions as intended. This is a must for installing aftermarket head unit into GM vehicles.
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 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
Neat concept to have detachable rolling case. Works well. Has ample storage space. Would have given this a 5 star rating had there been a more feminine looking bag with all the same storage space. It is nice to have the option of a rolling laptop case for a woman.I would definitely recommend to a friend or buy again.
One of the few digital image editing software packages that departs from the "Photoshop" approach. If you want to enhance existing images without major modifications you will probably find this to your liking after you get to know it. If you want to make major modifications, such as editing out, moving elements, you will be disappointed in the current version. It lacks a rubber stamp function that is so good for removing power lines, unwanted blemishes, etc. If you want to enhance an object or area without bothering to make masks and multiple layers, Capture NX will make you very happy indeed. Worth the price if you understand its capabilities.
This is a nice, sturdy, bag. I like the metal clip; I like that its sturdy; I like the inserts to help provide protection.That said, it is small as so many others have noted. I just barely squeeze my Canon 50D in, and nothing else in the main compartment. I had to lay the inserts down and set my camera on top of them as there was no room to have any of them upright. My instruction manual fits in the top zipper in the main compartment, without zipping shut though. The small front compartment holds my battery charger and some other very small miscellaneous items. Nothing else would fit in here. It holds what I need it to hold and keeps it protected so thats what matters. Its a tight squeeze getting the camera in but it works. My camera has its attached lens of course; there is no way another lens or anything else would fit. Overall its a good product for a good price so long as you are aware of the size and okay with that.
I love the EC2 headphones, which depend on a tight seal in the ear. My original foam ear buds seemed to dry out and lose the ability to reform to fit my ear. These replacements go onto the headphones easily, and create the needed seal. They feel a little dry, which makes me wonder if they were manufactured a long time ago and stored, but they work fine, and at the price, I'll be happy to buy replacement packs every year or so as needed.
The cartridges are very good and more affordable than if you purchase in the store. The save me $20 something dollars. I recommended to anyone!
I've used Logitech thumb trackballs since about 1999. As the other reviewers have said, it has saved my hand and arm from great pain. I own about 4 of the Trackman Marble Wheels (discontinued) and now one of these. Everything about it is perfect, EXCEPT that the ball pops right out of the top every time you drop it or even if it just gets turned over while moving (in a laptop case for example). I wish Logitech had made the ball just a little more snug or put a ring around it like on the old Trackman.
This lens is an add-on to the camera... i m pretty sure it will fit the IS-30 model tooo becuase the C-160 and C-210 which are similar to this lens are/can be used for the IS-30... So check it out a local camera store if it will work w/ IS-20/30..[they] says that this lens is 180mm lens.....AFAIK this lens is an add on to MANY olympus cameras and a few other cameras(most 52 mm cameras)... it increase the zoom of ur camera by upto 1.6x so if u hav a camera w/ 110 zoom it increase it to 180(110 x 1.6).Olympus up to my knowledge has always been reliable .... so go for it if u can find a good price.
Making a decided departure from her well-known Vorkosigan saga, Bujold delivers a fantasy novel full of intrigue. Cazaril, betrayed and crippled, thinking to throw himself upon the mercy of his former employer, instead finds himself appointed as the tutor to the sister of the heir to the throne. In this position, he becomes the unlikely champion and somewhat romantic hero of the princess Iselle and her lady-in-waiting Betriz. Turning to forbidden magics, Cazaril discovers that it will take a miracle (literally) to save his new mistress.One of Bujold's strengths lies in her ability to create characters that come alive for the reader, and Cazaril is no exception. Flawed, tragic, devoted, and compelling, he's sympathetic throughout the story. The secondary characters, though it seems a shame to relegate them to such a label, are diverse and intriguing as well. Plot and subplot weave together in a tapestry of storytelling, and the world-building is evocative and detailed. It most certainly deserved its Hugo and World Fantasy nominations. Definitely recommended.
Very Disappointed because it has highly recommended. Plays out of only 1 speaker. In the car and other cassette players I own, still plays out of just 1 speaker.
I just bought this web camera from this seller. I can't get it to work well. Basically, it was a rip off. I had a very difficult time installing the program. After that, it started working but not the way it should. The speakers and the camera part of it work, but it was unclear and made myself look unusual, but i just can't get the built in microphone to work. Do not buy this! it is a waste of my money and now I can't even use it. Please, I hope I convinced you not to buy it.
As a previous review said, while gaming this router drops packets like a mad dog, even if you place the game system in the DMZ!I have the original version of this router, Version 1001, and it does not do this, so I am using that version now, but the version they have been producing in 2005, Version 2000, is rotten...It all comes down to firmware, both versions run different firmware, and from what I've heard Belkin's hardware and firmware teams have a hard time communicating, and it shows!The original router had an issue connecting with PSP which took months after the release of PSP to be combated with a firmware update, now with this problem it appears that it may never be taken care of... Stay away from this product if you are a gamer...
All parts were in the box. It works perfectly. Both included NIMH batteries were brand new and still in their wrapping. So far, it has been on two long trips with me and kept NIMH batteries for our two older digital cameras fully charged. They day I received it, I found the part I'd lost to my older, identical charger, so I don't have to worry about finding another NIMH charger - my search for this one let me know they're getting hard to find, and now I have two. Your description of the item is off a little. It isn't just for the specified CX/DX Kodak 6000-7000 cameras, but for any brand of NIMH battery where the two batteries are banded together as a unit. It is working on 3 different brands of NIMH batteries for me.
You would think that for an expensive player, they would spend a little effort making sure the thing was easy to use. First, to even get it to play using the HDMI cable, you initially have to hook it up to your display using component cables, go into the DVD menu, adjust its output to HDMI, and then hook up the HDMI connection. Otherwise you just get a blank screen. It took me hours to figure out because the manual didn't say anything about it. Second, the tray that holds the DVDs is horrid - the sides have no cutout, so it is tricky to take the disks out. And the HDMI output is always stretched to widescreen - which is terrible because many of my DVDs are 4:3 TV series. It's hooked up using component cables right now (which look as good as HDMI anyway).The player also has the neat feature of pausing or even crashing at the most exciting parts of movies. I'm sure it took some brilliant engineering on Toshiba's part to pull off.
I purchased these speakers over five years ago. These were purchased as speakers for a high-end gaming system, and I selected this particular set because I had previously had great success with an older set of Altec Lansing. I've since upgraded most of my system... but not these speakers. When Amazon popped up to tell me to review them, I couldn't resist. They have been (and continue to be) excellent speakers.Specifically these speakers provide crisp, clear sound for music, movies, and games. The sub is powerful without being overwhelming, and I've had success with placing the subwoofer both on the desk as well as on the floor. They are also gorgeous looking; they look nicer and higher quality than many other, more expensive sets. One nice feature is the headphone port on the right satellite speaker. This allows you to plug in headphones quickly without having to reach around the computer, or swap the speaker cable out.The only knock on these speakers is that the top end volume is not strong enough to blow you away. I think that's to be expected with speakers in this price range. If you're looking to run these with movies in a bigger room (as opposed to sitting at your desk) I'd recommend a different set. For any other use, I think these are excellent.These are a huge steal for $50 speakers, and I'd recommend them over any other set in this price range.
I bought this about 2 years ago. It works great with no trouble at all. Good sound, good reception, easy on batteries, easy to use. What more would anyone want? Well, a lighted display. The display can not be seen in the dark. A lighted display would cost more and burn up more batteries. I'm very happy with the radio as its made. The DT-120 takes 1-AAA battery, not two, as the description says.
Honestly, for the price I paid on Amazon this card rocks! It's fanless which means it's quiet too. With 256MB Ram and the latest nVidia drivers this card is an unbeatable value. Granted it won't run the latest games in full resolution and speed but it will run them just fine none the less. The 2D portion (text) that this card produces is simply beautifulContrary to the other poster, this card is the eVGA card which is much better than the Diamond he mentioned. Get one and play with it, you'll be impressed!
really enjoy using this keyboard! keys are firm and quiet, looks like it'll last me for quite some time!
Great bag.I travel a lot so I needed a small bag from my x200 series.This fits my laptop and pretty much anything else that's work related. (lens solution, papers, corporate stamp, pens, keys, laptop charger, cell phone charger portable hard drive any more)Very happy with it.
It is great for all sorts of stuff if you are a photog you know how important this can be.
I bought my Acoustic Wave Music System way back in 2000. Still using it now with no problem. Still brings out the great sound you expect from a system this expensive. For the money I paid for this, you could have assembled your own awesome sound system with a little bit to spare but I crave for simplicity. I hate a lot of dangling, complicated wires trying to figure which one is which. The Bose system is simplicity in itself. It plays right out of the box. It doesnt take much to figure out connections if you want to hook this baby up with you TV. Again, as I said before...simplicity. I have never regretted spending a lot of money on this. One of the better purchase I made in my lifetime as I am lover of good and nice sounding music. This system will blow you away!
I just picked up a used set of these for cheap and they sound fantastic. Very powerful sound in a small, low profile package. I highly recommend them.
I think it is great. It has given my old Dell much more capabilities !
I liked getting many batteries at one time. I have six phone in my house and some of them don't get used often so the batteries die quickly.
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.
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
They sound fine, but they pick up static from EVERYTHING. Especially cell phones. It's very annoying. I wouldn't recommend these at all!
After 7 years with my old Kenwood 1080VR, I was in the market for a new receiver to take me through the next several years of technology. This VRS-N8100 Networked receiver does just that. Its all digital processing delivers amazing sound and the ability to stream media files from your PC or home network is a great addition.PROS:- Sound performance is great, while auto-detecting all the major surround audio signals- Network capabilities ... allows you to take advantage of your PC media files without the need for a media hub- Extremely easy on-screen setup process!!!- 4 digital audio inputs (2 opt, 2 coax) are completely assignable via the on-screen setup- Composite, S-video, and component video ins and outs ... HDTV ready- Fully 7.1 compatible with LB and RB pre-outs (Surr Back speaker outs)- Slim attractive design- Many gaming and headphone options to enhance game playCONS:- Could always have more inputs, but the slim design limits space. I had plenty for my setup, but it is fewer than other high end models.- I didn't see this one coming ... but the remote now controls both the old 1080VR (which is powering speakers in other rooms) and the VRS-N8100 simultaneously. I don't know if there is a way around this.In all, you will be happy with this receiver. Just with my 5.1 setup and Dolby Digital movie, I could tell a substantial difference in sound quality over the 1080VR Dolby Digital. Maybe it's the ease that you can adjust the speaker settings or the state of the art digital processing. But what is for sure is that this little receiver packs a lot into its small frame.I highly recommend the VRS-N8100 as a truly future-ready receiver, already!
I took this camera with me to Nepal last fall. I came back with some fantastic pictures, easily rivaling professional photos in many cases. The resolution and colors are great. I would recommend this camera for any amateur photographer who wants a point-and-shoot camera that delivers great shots.
I have owned three USB CompactFlash readers before, and this one has served me well. Its slim form factor and detachable USB cable make it easy to fit most anywhere; In my case, my camera bag.I have used it flawlessly with Windows 2000, XP, and Macintosh OS X. I have but only two gripes with it:First and foremost, its only USB1.1 compliant, rather than 2.0. The transfer speed is much higher with 2.0, and although your CompactFlash card cannot transfer at this maximum speed, there is a definite speed increase using a USB2.0 CompactFlash reader (for instance, the SanDisk SDDR-91 ImageMate, which is also nearly as small a form factor).My second issue, is that the connection cable is a USB Type A Male to USB Type A Female (commonly known as a USB extension cable). While this makes it easy to plug the device directly to a laptop with USB ports open, spare cables are nearly all USB Type A to USB Type B (Male/Male). I find myself almost never using its "cableless" feature at any rate.Overall, its a solid product that I've never had a (technical) problem with, and has always performed like a star. With the addition of USB2.0 and a slightly less wide shape, it would take this product in a class unto its own.
Unfortunately I bought this headset and when I got it discovered it only has a single ear clip...even though the picture above shows 2. A Panasonic RP-EL30 is a cell phone headset...single ear clip. Buyer beware...it's a Ripoff because the pic shows 2 earclips!
This is not at all suitable for young children. It's awkward and difficult to use. We're sending it back. Totally inappropriate for children.
I figured for the price that I paid that this would be an okay sounding system. I was pleasantly surprised. The sound from this little guy is AWESOME! I would highly reccomend it for the price.
This is a piece of junk. Wish I had read the reviews. What is worse is the Netgear support. Total waste of time. At least I have been able to get through to Dlink and Linksys. Based on the poor support I will never consider another Netgear product.
I purchased my first one of these about 6 years ago, and it's still going strong. I got a second one a couple years ago to use at work, and both of them are still working perfectly for me. The main complaint I have is that the space bar is pretty picky about where you press it when you first get it. The spacebar will feel especially stiff, but it will wear in after a bit and at this point, I don't consider the spacebar a problem. This keyboard is louder than normal, but I find the travel and tactile sensation to be perfect. I can use normal keyboards now, but they feel extremely uncomfortable. OTOH, I really don't type that much. I probably type ~30 wpm because I usually only write short emails or technical documents where my thinking speed limits how quickly I can type out my thoughts.
Let me start by telling you a very long story. I have had 3 Sony players in the past, and all 3 of them have broken down, or sounded so bad that I had to return them. I am being serious here...Sony is seriously declining. Their products are becoming more and more terrible. Everybody at my school seems to own a sony CD player but I personally think that they are terrible. They have everyone brainwashed that just because its a SONY, its the best quality you can get! HA!!!!When I returned my second Sony CD Player that day to Circuit City, I saw this player and it looked very stylish, not to mention the D Sound logo that caught my eye. I was able to go on the Circuit City website from there and read lots of reviews for this player. Everyone seemed to like it. So I bought it (majorly because of its battery life) and got in the car. This was my third CD player I had bought today. I was very nervous on opening it because...what if it was bad?I first had to charge the Ni-Cd batteries for approx. 3 hours. After that was done, I tried it out (without the extra AA battery pack). This player was not only the best of my lifetime 5 CD players, but THE thinnest and lightest. This CD player sounds so incredible that a Sony customer would probably throw away their CD player to have this one. The bass is incredible and the treble is just awesome. There are 5 EQ settings: EQ Off, S-XBS, S-XBS+, Train, Live. I think S-XBS+ sounds the best. The player itself takes 2 &quot;gumstick&quot; batteries, making it able to become extra thin. This thing is so awesome because I can fit it into my pocket easily and its not heavy enough to weigh my pants down. There are the main buttons on the player: Play, Stop, |&gt;&gt;, &lt;&lt;|, and volume control. There is also a hold button on the player. The top of the player is silver and feels very durable/light. The best part of the player is the remote.The remote has a LCD screen with all the buttons you need (EQ, Mode, Display/Menu, Hold, and all the play functions that are on the player. It supports ID3 tagging and has a backlight on the remote so you can see what you're playing at night. Also, the buttons on the side of the player light up when you are playing music and/or charging. I thought I wasn't one to like the LCD type remotes because if you lose it, then you have no screen. But to my surprise...it works out very well. I guess I just had to try it for myself.I was very curious about the battery life at first. Without the AA battery pack, I wondered how much life it would get out of the Ni-Cd batteries. Well its about 23 hours for MP3 playback and 14 for CD Audio. With only the AA battery pack, its 97 for MP3 and 53 for CD Audio. With both, its 117 for MP3 and 65 for CD Audio. Even though the battery pack can be annoying sometimes, it works out quite well and I can understand why they did it. I love the battery life on this thing!As for the headphones, I haven't even tried them because I know they will probably stink but when I opened the CD player up, I put on my Philips HS500 Street Style Headphones and it sounded like BLISS.Just about everything on this player is perfect. As I said, this is the best portable I have ever had, and for now on, I am sticking with Panasonic (as does Consumer Reports. They seem to like Panasonic) and I am NEVER GETTING A SONY AGAIN. One last thing. Say, if you have 300 MP3's on your disc, this player reads them ultra fast and there is no pause between switching tracks. The MP3 playback is beautiful.Overall, a COMPLETE gem. The only player I would compare this with in quality is the iriver IMP 350. But did you know that the iriver has only, like, 30 or so hours of playback? This one has so much more!BUY IT NOW!!!! You won't regret it. I promise.
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.
The Casio EX-Z120 digital camera is small, has a solid feeling, and takes great looking pictures right out of the camera. The Anti Shake feature is great, perfect pictures every time. The quick shutter feature is another great feature ensuring perfect focus pictures no matter who takes the pictures. This is an excellent digital camera for anyone who is looking for an alternate to the Canon SD450. I brought this digital camera as a replacement for a Canon S400 as the Canon S400 failed because of a memory card error - Error Code E50 after approximately 2 years. I am very please with the Casio EX-Z120 digital camera. I get 227 images on a PNY 1GB SD memory card. The Casio EX-Z120 is an excellent buy.
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.
I recently purchased this system and wasted many hours, because it failed to work right out of the box. The first system I purchases would start-up and then shut down (powers off) unexpectedly. I returned this one to the store for a replacement and when I got the new one home it had problems too. It displayed error messages indicating that a Windows .dll file was corrupted or missing and it would not start Windows. After calling H-P techical support they sent a &quot;recovery console disk&quot; by FedEx. The techical support person I spoke with was a complete idiot. He tried to make it sound like it was my fault because I did not download the latest S/W updates from H-P's web site and suggested that I should have know to do this immediately, even this was not mentioned in any of the literature that was provided with the system. He even said that it was the same as knowing that you have to put gas in a new car when you buy it!!! Excuse me for thinking that a product is supposed to work when you get it home! When I received the disk I had to call H-P technical support again, because the poorly written instruction did not match what was on the screen. H-P tech support assisted me, but this failed to work. Not only did it not work, it wiped out all the applications and data I had put on the hard drive. They said they would have to send me another &quot;recovery disk&quot;. At this point I was too fed up with H-P and returned the A350n to the store where I purchased it (Microcenter, Duluth, GA)for a refund even though I knew that their policy was to charges a 15% re-stocking fee. Fortunately, the manager at the store was very understanding and decided to waive the re-stocking fee - kudos to Microcenter!I have to say that most of the H-P's Techical support people were very good (except for the one &quot;idiot&quot;) and I was able to get a person on the phone without being put on hold for a long time.However, I would be extremely cautious in purchasing a PC from H-P since they seem to have some serious quality control issues. If you feel lucky, buy it from a local store that has a liberal return policy. Good luck!
After reading the previous review, I almost didn't buy this but decided to give it a try anyway. I needed a replacement DVD player and didn't want to spend a lot of money. I have had it only a week but so far it works perfectly. Both the DVD and the VCR give good clear pictures. It was easy to hook up and my kids can operate the remote easily. It doesn't have a radio reciever which I didn't realize when I bought it but that was my fault and has nothing to do with the performance of the machine. I'd say for the money (I bought it on sale), this is a great deal.
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!
Recently purchased two Plye 5.8 inch lcd headrest Tv's. Both are same model number but are two different tvs. They have two totally different menu functions and two different pictures that can't be matched. Horrible product do yourself a favor and spend a little extra money. They are cheap but suck.
I have bought that player from wallgreens. and i could use it 2 days. the 2nd day it has broken. the worst stuff i've ever met!:(
A short time back I had taken my sister's 4MP version of this camera to Disney for the day. It was so nice that I went out and ordered this 5MP version. The 4MP camera was small so it fit in my pocket. It wasn't too light so it didn't feel like I had lost it. It also felt sturdy in my hand. However, in the 5MP version, Olympus seems to have cut back on costs. They changed from a brushed metal casing, to what feels like a shiny plastic casing. I may be wrong about it, but it just feels different to me, and the logo is no longer raised letters, just a clip on plastic emblem. I feel like if it has a slight drop, the case could break, instead of only dinging. This would be a good thing for Olympus, as they would have more service repairs. This is also a bad thing for me, because I exhibit OCD habits and can't stand finger prints all over the plastic. Therefore, I was very disappointed when I pulled this camera out of the box. The camera is also lighter, and I have lost that feeling that I know it's there. Other than that, the camera is great. The pictures are decent, however, a little grainy. The controls are simple to use. I find the setup menu a little confusing to get around in and haven't found all the options yet. It only comes with a 16MB XD card, which only takes 4 pictures at the highest quality (which I recommend), so you will need a bigger card. I am not fond of the XD cards, as there are not many multi-card readers that support them. However, the camera acts as a reader with the cable and the software is not required. It is just a standard mass storage device, which works great in Linux. However, you have to actually open the case to plug the cable in. But this is because the camera is all-weather, and this area is sealed. The movies are good, although a little small. I don't like the fact that there is no view finder, as screens are generally what eats up batteries. However, I can live with that on this camera because the battery life is excellent. However, I did buy an extra battery just in case, since it is a proprietary battery. I wish there was a little more zoom than the 2X optical, however, I have yet to play with the digital zoom. But I avoid digital zoom on all cameras. This camera has a nice little "Quick View' button for those who have friends who like to see their picture right after it is taken. Press this button, and the last picture is retrieved. So I recommend this for someone looking for a good point and shoot camera that can easily be carried with them throughout the day. It also looks pretty cool, so its great for teenagers.
I bought this DVD player after much research across the net for a decent and economic player. I came upon this model and eventually purchased it. It has been wonderful. It is fully featured, able to hook into the TV, comes with a case to attach it to a headrest in a vehicle, and comes with many things inside the box. It comes with 2 sets of headphones, a car tape adapter, cords to hook into the TV, case, charger, Li-Ion battery (usually get about 3 hours out of it), and a car charger. I heard of the shady reputation of Coby, but this product is built to last. It has a firm rubber casing and has been dropped before, and it came out in complete working order, minus a scuff or two. It's beautiful screen is quite nice, but the brightness may be too high for some, so I turned it down. It is also hard to see in sunlight, with most screens of its type. I heartily recommend this to anyone looking for a DVD player built to last, but is also easy on the wallet.
I bought this to show my kids that MS was better than Apple.The kids had the last laugh.All sorts of problems. Returned the first one because it would not connect.The second one died in the middle of updating the software and never connected again. I returned the second one, and got an iPod, and ate some crow.If it it had worked there are some features that I did not know about before I bought it that would have stopped me.1. You can't use it as an external hard drive. Why is that? One of the reasons I wanted such a device was to bring files home from work.2. While the second one was working, I tried sharing a file - it was slow and unreliable.3. The MS music store has a poor selection, and you can't use other stores with it.Also, I had hoped that Zune file would play else where - no dice.
I was looking at lenses in the $600 range when I stumbled across this one for $250. I was apprehensive because of the price. But, since Amazon has a excellent return policy, I thought I would try it.In short, a very nice lens for the price.
I use this thing to carry files to and from work. It works flawlessly with no drivers needed on a PC running Windows XP and on a Mac G4 running OS9.2. I've also loaded it up with MP3 music to play on a portable jumpdrive MP3 player, which also works flawlessly. Unlike another review that I've read, this one works fine in the remote USB port on the Mac's keyboard, I don't have to plug it into the back of the G4. The slim design means it fits in easily beside other USB cables when the ports are spaced close together, as they always seem to be. File transfer is fast fast fast on a USB2 port. The rubber case is really sturdy--I've attached it to my keys so that I can dump it in my pocket and forget about it until I need it, and it's always right there. The &quot;sport&quot; concept is a really good idea--it's sturdy and rugged and can handle bouncing around with coins and keys as I go about my daily life. No special software needed, works on different platforms, rides in my pocket, tough enough that I can forget about it when I'm not using it--what more could you ask for? It's perfect.
I purchased this gift for my son-in-law for his birthday, and he tells me that it is great. He had no issue programming it, and as an added bonus, my daughter no longer has 4 remotes on her coffee table.
contrary to what the product description says, this charger kit is NOT compatable with all of the 6000 series DX/CX cameras. Do a search on Kodak's web-site if you need proof!! Hopefully the link to the Kodak page will show up below:http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-locale=en_US&pq-path;=272
Perfect 1' patch cables. I used these between the switch and patch panel and they work great. Feel very durable and well put together. Snug fit, very solid connection. I will use these again.
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.
good product, better price - shipped fast. I misunderstood the description, however it works just as advertised and I am very pleased
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 had read all the reviews before i made a purchase and there was alot of neg reviews for this boombox. But i went ahead and bought it anyway. And let me tell you i was sure glad i did! I just love it! I dont know why they said the sound was not good. But i have to disagree with that person! I love the sound and the light weight of it to carry around! i am going to buy another one for my travel trailer.
This is a fantastic system when you need to replace your battery in the wireless controller! Plus the fact you can charge and play at the same time is pretty much perfect...however, the USB plugin only charges the battery. I bought this thinking it would work for my computer, but it wasn't entirely apparent on the package. I suppose I could have done my research ahead of time, but why not add in the feature where it can communicate as a joypad with my computer too?I'll end up having to buy wired controllers instead of using this, but its still a nice battery unit.
This is a very nice product and a great addition to our trip to France. It worked without a hitch and was compact in size and weight. The construction is sound and seems like it will last for a long time. Well done.
When the US went to the new format of over the air broadcasting, I had one TV without a cable hook up. My decided she wanted this left alone so I purchased this antenna & it's worked really well.
This item fit mt printer and was exactly what I needed. It was even long enough to fit my weird set up!
I cant say enough about the ease of operation, and results of this camera... The photos are superb, and it handles nicely.I cant wait to get the telephoto conversion lens for it.Not to be advised, but It dropped off my side table without the case and was none the worse for wear, thank goodness. A sturdy camera well worth the price.
This module is likely the most talked about Visor attachment I've ever seen. And it was one of the first modules I purchased.The reviews you read of high grain and low resolution of this classic eyemodule are true as are the high coolness and fun factor.All in all this module is worth its price for two reasons:1) The 320x240 gray scale mode is seems sharper than the color mode (I guess it is not as sensitive to subtile lighting). For a quick snapshot in a meeting, this works well.2) The optional software allows you to put thumbnails into an addressbook (eyecontact software has to be downloaded from their website). It's almost worth the price alone to have a little photo of someone next to their address book info.Don't expect archival images -- but be ready for a lot of fun.
This book is interesting and informative. it provides information about mac, unix, and windows platforms and is incredibly revileing. If gives information about what are secure services, servers, platforms. It uses the approach of cracking your own server to protect it. it also makes for interesting reading, a little humorous. Must read.
I got this as a birthday present off my wish list and after using it for a few hours it's working well. It's really nice to have the screen higher up so I don't have to slouch (more that normal) in my chair.For a single piece of extruded plastic it does seem overpriced (hence one star away from perfect) but it is beautiful and its design keeps all the usual functions. No ports are blocked, and you have this little loft space below to fit an extra peripheral and to provide ventilation. I've shopped around and this one seems to be the best.
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 504 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.
PRO: It's a decent set of headphones, IF you leave the "noise canceling" off. Sound quality is better than some other cheap headphones I have used. The in-ear design does a reasonable job at blocking outside noise.CON: The "noise cancellation" feature is a total joke. For all I can tell, it doesn't eliminate any noise. It actually ADDS noise. A LOT of it. As other reviewers have pointed out, the moment you turn on noise cancellation, you hear a very noticeable, annoying hiss. At the same time, the volume of the music goes up. Also, just as someone else has already pointed out, the battery compartment, which also contains the noise on/off switch, is really bulky.
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.
This item works quite well with my home wireless internet system. It's easy to install and use.
I gave up multiple desktops a couple of years ago in favor of a single powerful laptop, but paid a price in terms of weight and battery life. I stayed with my last Toshiba Satellite 2805-S402 for years because it was such a reliable, solid workhorse. But, I needed to move up and must have purchased and returned at least five top-if-the-line laptops from several manufacturers (including a slick Sony TR2) before finding the Toshiba Satellite M35-S359. I've used it at least ten hours a day, every day for the last three months and am very satisfied with its construction, performance, screen and price. I'm very, very hard on a portable and, so far, this one stands up to my punishment and still shines.A few pluses: Notwithstanding one other reviewer's comment, my machine feels very solid, almost like a rigid metal structure. It's lighter than its predecessor, with a generously sized keyboard (though I do miss a right CTRL key and keep hitting the @#$% Ins key! The complement of ports (3 USB 2.0 and one Firewire, plus IR, S-Video and a legacy parallel port) and features is ideal for me. I really enjoy the SD card reader since it matches the format of my digital cameras. I'm always giving speeches with PowerPoints and the M35-S359 handles projector connection and porting video output with ease. The 802.11b reception is reasonably good (perhaps too good, as it keeps picking up my neighbor's network 100 yards away). The metallic silver finish looks terrific and the case fits well into standard laptop cases (a problem for many other thicker widescreen models). The sound is great--not the subwoofer quality of my former Toshiba, but very bright and crisp, with little distortion even when cranked up to max volume) It even sounds good with the cover closed. Port placement is sensible, though I don't understand the decision to put the parallel port behind its own little plastic door. I'm always concerned those plastic doors are going to break off someday. To its credit, the door latches solidly, so I'll need to be really careless to lose it.A few quibbles: The keyboard layout is`unnecessarily odd, but it's not a big problem. I miss the Touchpoint (eraserhead) pointing device, but you get used to those flat panel things that virtually every laptop now uses. The system runs hot on the bottom front left quadrant, but at least the fan discharges hot air out the side and not the back. My last Toshiba's rear fan occasionally left me feeling medium-rare. My biggest complaint--and it's pretty trivial--is that the volume control wheel is mounted horizontally across the front edge of the system so it's easy to inadvertently raise the volume if you use the laptop atop your lap. I compute in bed while my wife is sleeping, so the volume accidently creeping up to max is more a concern for me that perhaps for others.More Positives: The screen is very bright and, unlike some other models, easy to adjust as needed. Battery life is adequate and DVD performance is pleasing. In summary, this model is handsome, solid full-featured and not overweight. A very, very pleasing buy.
In the process of returning this, used it several times and whilst it would put me on the correct road it can be several miles off for an individual address. It was placing our rural home address about 600 yards away from its actual position as well as showing and naming roads that do not exist,although it accuratly named roads that do.When we were looking for a pumkin patch that was at a specific address the unit was 5 miles out - informed us that we had arrived #5561 *** rd when we were at #2619.Restaurants were not always directly where the unit told us, some were upto 1/4 mile away, not useful if visiting a strange city. Also the points of interest and the tourist attraction features were, in Atlanta for example, very incomplete....the Georgia Aquarium and World of CocaCola (2 very popular sites) were not listed at all, even after updating unit on TomToms web site.I have a cousin in England who also has this model, the same problems arise there also, and when he came to the USA with the Usa/Canada 'card' it acted the same as my U.S. model...All in all not a good showing and not what I expected.
I will admit I didn't buy the two GCS1734s I purchased recently from Amazon only because IOGear had some refurbished ones on clearance in their online store.I was replacing a burned out 8 port ATEN KVM that allowed me to connect 2 monitors, keyboards, and mice to a set of 6 PCs. It was a nice set-up, but I too wanted to start using a Gyration Keyboard and Mouse.When I first took the GCS1734 out of the box I realized that even though it was labelled as IOGear it is really a ATEN KVM device. ATEN makes really good KVMs and including these 2 GCS1734s I have owned about 9 differnet ATEN KVMs. Always realiable and when they do finally give up the ghost it is usually do to wear and tear or in my case with the last one a freak surge that made it through the electrical defenses to fry it.I had read Mr. Webster's review below so I had some idea that the Gyration Mouse and Keyboard would work with the GCS1734. What I really wanted to know is if it would work in the front ports so that I could use the hot-key function of the GCS1734. I work in one room and the KVMs, servers, and network are in another, so walking back and forth was not really an option. Nor was extending my USB connections across that distance from the PCs to the KVMs. I have to say I was sweetly surprized when I discovered that after plugging in the RF receiver for the Gyration Keyboard and Mouse to the front Keyboard port for the GCS1734 it worked without a single problem. I have since altered the GCS1734 to answer to CTRL-CTRL and then I simply press the number of the machine I want and hit enter. It switches over to that macine without a single problem.The one thing I have discovered with the GCS1734 is that it is really finicky when it comes to what standard of USB it will talk to via the front keyboard and mouse ports as well as the rear shared USB ports. It really doesn't like USB 2.0 cables or hubs. A few work, but most don't. I can consistently plug a USB 1.1 cable or device in and it works perfectly. I plug a USB 2.0 device in and it might or might not work. This is most definitely true for the front panel ports for the Keyboard and Mouse. I wanted to extend the RF receiver into the other room such that it would be visible and discovered that if I used a USB 2.0 extension or hub to try and extend the USB connection from the front panel ports on the GCS1734 it would cause the hubs port to blink red indicating a bad connection and it would just not work at all using the extension cables. I could simply use a longer cable and connect the RF receiver to the end and it worked, but this has the 15 foot limitation inherent in the USB standard. When I tried to extend the connection using a USB 1.1 hub it worked perfectly the first time. I have now tried a USB 1.1 Active Extension with the same successful result. As such it has become obvious to me that the GCS1734 is built more strictly to the USB 1.1 standard.Other that this the 2 GCS1734s have worked flawlessly. Good video, good keyboard and mouse response. Also it has handled many hot-swap changed I have thrown at it. All in all it is a great device as long as you read the manual and learn to understand what it can do.
I had to return it after 2 days of trying - It just kept hanging - The buttons and the body finish was very cheap - plastic like - and they did not repond correctly - A very bad product.
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
When I first saw this light, I was disappointed by its small size. But very quickly, I realized that being small is desirable. It's easier to handle and less intimidating to your subjects.I bought it mainly for its IR capability, which is quite good. You can light up anything in total darkness. Sure, seeing everything in a green hue is not as good as seeing color, but for projects that require IR, color isn't all that important anyway.The "white" light isn't going to light up a room, but it's great to have on a number of occasions. If say, you are recording the time you and your friends stood in line overnight for tickets, this light is all you need.I think it's a little on the expensive side, but I rate the product - not the price. If this light cost $1000, I would still give it five stars, but I would complain like hell about the price in the body of my review.
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.
Okay, I would have originally given this product a 3-star rating, but felt I had to give it the full 5 stars to offset some of the ... reviews from the customers.... Another thing, some other customer from Canada wrote that to use this product, you would need 12 things for this scanner to work -- but doesn't even mention what these 12 things are.I can mention the obvious ones:1. An I-Zone Camera (in the color of your choice)2. Some I-Zone pictures (plain or sticky, again your choice) that you want to scan3. A working computer with Win9x/NT/2000/ME, CD/DVD drive and the usual range of ports4. This Webster Scanner, which comes with serial cable, CD (with lots of good image-related software) and 4 AAA batteriesThat's it. What else do you need???Product Review:The scanner is pretty easy to use. Just hold the scanner over the picture, press the button, and voila! The picture is scanned and an image of it is stored (up to 20 images) in the scanner to be exported to your computer or to be uploaded to the internet via included serial cable at a later time.The images produced are small -- about 250x350 pixels. The quality of the images aren't of the best commercial quality, but they're good enough for their intended use -- to be able to make copies of your i-zone pictures to share with everybody else. You can also scan small areas of other things such as text, postage stamps (*shrug* Why not?), other photos, magazines, etc. Nothing to stop you from doing this after all.The CD comes with software and drivers you need to import pictures from your Webster scanner, plus some fun quality extras to dress them up.The scanner itself is lightweight, but a bit fragile. It comes with a handy carrying strap, but I wouldn't exactly swing it around carelessly. The opening to the battery compartment can easily pop out and the batteries don't quite fit in snugly. This scanner definitely needs either a protective carrying case and/or improved outer casing. (How about it Polaroid?)Overall, the Webster scanner is just a fun addition to the I-Zone line of products. While you won't get the best image quality, you no longer have to fight over who gets to keep the picture!
Initially it worked with very bad noisy recording and it even quit after a while. simple waste of money and energy on this item.
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 had 3 palms and I got my first one when they where still called &quot;US Robotics&quot;. Some of my existing contacts came from the first PDA. After seeing all the flash specs, I thought that the e740 would be a good step.Wrong!!The Palm is about 200 times more reliable. The battery just dies and then it looses everything. My first unit was recalled because there was a fault in the internal battery. The replacement is not much better. It is a bit better now, but it was difficult to even restore backups. Please buy a compactflash card if you decide to get one and do backups often.Can technology as pretty as this not be reliable?? Did the designers not think about reliability? I had numerous times when I grabbed the unit to urgently look up a phone number or address and had a dead PDA. Latest updates gone!I have lost so much critical information that it is messing up my life.
Tried the whole gamut of keyboards and this is the best one I've had. Feels like quality, is sturdy, and relatively gimmick free (although the annoying f-lock function key nonsense is included here).Do yourself a favor and avoid cordless technology (bluetooth especially) when it comes to keyboards. A cordless mouse is a solid choice--but a cordless keyboard--what's the big gain there anyway? They shut down all the time to save power, there's often a lag--and that's just the tip of the iceberg. After a little reading on the subject you'll understand why corded, for now, is the way to go for keyboards.In my experience, Logitech makes the best mice and Microsoft makes the best keyboards. Logitech's designs are getting stranger and stranger while Microsoft is focusing on what's worked on previous designs (related to *keyboards*) and have made some smart improvements. I'd be shocked if you were very disappointed with this item unless the "wave" design is simply not for you.Mice though--different story. Microsoft still has the cheapo, lightweight thing going on those. Another reason to buy just this and go with another mouse.
There are times when need your hands and you're talking to someone who you know will talk a lot. This hands-free headset is comfortable and the person can talk all they want and you can do other things the whole time.
I really found this very useful. Also the accuracy is exceptional.I feel its definelty worth the money.
I was looking for a GPS unit since I often travel around the country for business. After a few days of research, I decided on the Garmin based on the reviews here. I couldn't be happier! It's an excellent investment. I didn't need alot of bells and whistles, I didn't want to pay big bucks or have to read a manual to figure out how to use the thing! I needed a basic guide to get me around in unfamiliar territory. This unit is totally user friendly and easy to navigate right out of the box. Just enter the address and press GO. The voice prompts you at every turn. Amazon's price was the best and it arrived quickly. If you want an excellent GPS unit at a great price, I highly recommend the Garmin c340. Enjoy!
Easy way to create two screens as image on from the other. Simple and worked fine.
So, we get in the car, of course I have google-mapped the way, know every turn etc. But the GPS disagrees with me, *every-step-of-the-way*... I finally cave in and follow instructions. And my adventure in the back woods and rolling hills of Virginia begins... Not altogether ready for that. So the first sign for the highway, I bolt out of the 'adventure'. I have to admit, I had a good time adding 4 extra hours to my trip driving aimlessly, but clearly, that's not a reason for getting the c340.Well, lesson learned: read the manual! I love the simplicity of this goodie. Unlike the other 4 I bought and returned (tried the 'al cheapo', the 'do-it-all-including-breakfast', the 'next best thing since sliced bread' - you get the picture), this one is a keeper. I like the text-to-speech (hence forking an extra Wilson or Ben Franklin for the c340) given that 300ft might as well be the distance NY to Paris... (so, turn in 300ft means nothing to me). I also like the idea of the slot for extra maps on SD, although I decided against lugging the unit to Europe this summer.Most impressive: It gets you to Starbucks! - i.e., the POIs are great.Complaint: I would like to be able to set more than one 'in between' point, in order to get the unit to follow the way I want, not the way IT wants. And don't say 'what's the point', if I don't follow directions. It does not follow 'established' routes. I want to be able to train it to give me directions home the way I drive it for years, not the way "it" believes is closer or takes less time. From Balto to the White House is: 95S, 495W, GA Ave, 16th St. Extended, 16th South. Plain and simple. Not South on GA, Right (East) on Whatever, Left (South) on Whatever-Else, and only then, Left (South) on 16th...OK. I have a beef with Jill... But its a live relationship. We are learning to get along better. I learned to program it for highways when I have no plans for rolling hills, she has a low or no volume wheel I can turn down...Seriously folks: this one has *almost* no learning curve. And as everything that should come natural (like, say, parenting), RTFM!!!
If you're not a gamer, then get this product. They keyboard is very slim and it works great. If you ARE a gamer and are thinking about this product, please read on.I bought this product because I wanted to control my comptuer from across the room, and the product definitely delivers what it is supposed to. The multi-media control works very well and lets me set the volume without having to touch my speakers or use my mouse. I've heard re-programming all the buttons isn't much fun, but I only use the email and Home one's.But I bet you're wondering 1 or 2 things. First of all, 4 batteries for the keyboard and 2 for the mouse. How long will it last? Well, the keyboard lasts anywhere from 6-12 months, depending on how often you use it. The mouse on the other hand, only goes about 2-3 months, then it dies very abruptly. Yes, there are power levels, but they're only in vague words.... so it doesn't help very much.And the second question you're asking is just how well does it perform. Let's start with the keyboard. Normally, the keyboard works fine, just like any other keyboard, but if you want to make sure you're keystrokes aren't being picked up at some frequency and logged (most likely.......they're not), but you have the option of encrpyting everything you send. This does take a toll on the response time though, but nothing drastic. I can still play CS or SC with hotkeys and bindings all intact.But the big problem comes with the mouse. Your average PS/2 mouse is sampled at something like 40 Mhz in Win98/Me and 60 Mhz in Win2k/NT/XP. You can also tweak it up a bit too. Your average USB mouse runs at 125 Mhz, and while some gamers do go crazy and pump it up to 200 Mhz, most people can't tell the difference.So what about this mouse? Well the limiting factor is the definitely communication rate between the mouse and the receiver. Thus, through some tests, it clocks in about an average of 50 Mhz. So yes, taking aim in CS will be much more difficult (stats courtesy of dansdata.com).Personally, I have a USB port in the front of my computer, so I switch to my mouse when I need to be far away, then switch back to a optical USB mouse when I'm gaming.Oh, and one more thing. If you're comparing optical cordless mice, and you're thinking about the MS Wireless Intellimouse, it's sampling rate is something like 35 Mhz. Pretty sluggish even for a non-gamer....
We normally know of Headphone Mic sets that are made in china and last just a couple of months before something terribly wrong happens to them.Most often it is some loose juncture or the sponge on the mic or headphones that gives away and leaves you with no other option but to buy your new headset with mic.Microsoft Life Chat LX-3000 is an answer to all your problems.The headset is very very comfortable on the ears, extremely sturdy for rough and tough use and the audio and mic quality are good and will last you long.On one occasion the Headphone fell on floor and one of the ear pieces on the set was out of place.I though that it was the end of journey for this item.But No, all i had to do was just pop in the hinge and the headset is as good as new.This is an example of the sturdy built of the headset and mic.The price at which it is offered is great and good for your regular use.The unusual feature of this headset is that it connects to your USB slot rather than your Mic and headphone sockets.This item will last long for you.
This is perfect for anyone who wants to be sent into fits of rage on a regular basis. Operating it is counter-intuitive, the brochure tells you nothing, and even the counter-intuitive moves are not CONSISTENT. So you scroll down to go up MOST of the time, but not ALL of the time. You click Menu, and you never get anything remotely resembling a Menu. You call the toll free number and get a snotty jerk who refuses to help you. I'm going to return mine and have a lot more fun hitting myself in the head with a hammer.
I had my doubts about this DVD player since it was sub $1000 and promising a deal of features. But after a little adjustments, I now watch all of my movies in 1080i (upconversion, so I'm sure that it would still be better if it were true HD) But again, for the price and knowing that I own multiple dvds that are not recorded in HD, this player does what I need. It gets displayed onto a 50" Pioneer Plasma and looks wonders above the RCA component DVD player that used to run into it. Very fast delivery on Amazon's part (before actuall expected date.) If you are looking for upconversion through component, the newer models of this remove that feature, but with a few searches on the internet you can find an older firmware to get your upconversion back. This flash however will mess with the DVI outputs looks, but no need to worry if you are not using DVI. If you did decide to use DVI you can just download the newest firmware and reflash the system.I hope this helps.
I'm sorry but I purchased this product and the sofware was installed in two computers and either one can't conect to the bluetooth and other devices can't be read or reach or found. I honestly can't recomend this product.
This camera has a good number of features for the price.The upsides include:- easy to get started- excellent resolution- very easy to move pictures to computer- cool power on/off feature- good menu system and picture preview- goo picture monitor (the little screen)The bad things:- takes too long to recharge the flash betwen photos- takes a little too long for the camera to focus and shoot- 16 MB card only holds about 10 pictures- shouldn't make me remove battery to recharge
Purchased for a small office and it works as well or better than the Sharp SF-2115 full size office copier it replaced. Very quick on the first copy and the copy quality is very good.
Very satisfied. Quality construction and works as described. If you need a DVI cable this is a good one.
worked perfectly, honestly with no complaints, no fitment issues and ploped right in. car is a 2004 dodge neon sxt.
I bought this lens to augment the set of lenses for our Nikon cameras, which includes kit 18-55, the light, small and handy 55-200 VR that has a good bokeh to boot, the 80-200 f/2.8 that lives on a D-70 most of the time, a 105 Micro and a 50/1.4. This 70-300 does fill a gap. Whatever you may read on the web about "getting close" to your subject, I beg to differ. Unlike a pro who can sit a week in a blind, getting a perfect shot of a fox, I work a day job and can see a fox briefly on a weekend, and still would like to take a close-up shot. The 300 extends the reach of the 200 mm lens just enough to make a difference. The VR works well enough to see the result immediately with hand held photography. Bokeh is good, although do not expect to loose close-behind backgrounds as well as you would with a 2.8 or faster lens. If you choose the position carefully (if you have a choice), a distant background will dissolve fairly well and excellent portrait photos are possible (assuming you know how to use the aperture priority mode of your camera).To me, this is a campsite or car lens. I don't think I would tote it in my pocket, but again it is not designed for that. A 55-200VR is a much handier pocket lens, although it will not work well on a full frame camera, which I do not have anyway. The 300 will work on a film or full frame, and that is another use I have for it (telephoto with the F-100).Overall, of course it is not a 200-400, or a 70-200/2.8 but it is not priced like those either. For its price I think it is a very good value and it did expand my ability to take the shot I want, as opposed to settling for the shot I can make with another lens. If you don't feel that you should buy a better $2k or $7k lens, I think you will not regret buying this good medium range zoom.
Excellent product! Fast delivery. I have tried sony discs in the past and they at times do not function with my camera, so I have for the last 3 years been using Maxwell discs and they work great and execute very quickly.
I recently purchased this Philips Noise Canceling Headset, and paid $70 for it at Best Buy.This headset is NOT worth $70. It contains little or no foam padding, allowing large amounts of high-frequency noise to pass through. And in a quiet environment with no low-frequency noise (which is what the canceler is actually designed to cancel) there's actually a hissing noise, which is probably the result of impedance caused by poorly-designed electronics.I will admit, it does nicely block automobile engine noise and outside music while listening to another audio source (with the help of a small preamp, it sounds like).However, if you want something that effectively cancels noise, go with another brand. And I STRONGLY urge you to try on different types of noise-canceling headphones in a relatively noisy environment before you buy.
Like Ralph Parker, I have been dreaming for a gift of this calibur for an excruciatingly lengthly time. After my parents both had iPods, the green monster of envy slowly but surely nibbled at my butt for months, until Christmas morning arrived with the intoxicating stench of plastic and liquid crystal display screen: I got the newest iPod, and as a hardcore music fan, it's like achieving nirvana.If Apple isn't the world's most innovative company as TIME magazine boldly proclaimed them to be, I don't know what company is. With the storage capacity of 30 GB (about 7500 songs), you've got it made for the rest of your music life. It's relatively easy to use, although the volume control on the click wheel is a tad too sensitive. The sound quality is naturally exquisite and the video quality on the LCD, which is pretty dang sturdy, is also great. As anal retentive as Apple is on control, they haven't given the excuse that control means sacrificing quality. Although it isn't the MOST comprehensive service ever made, iTunes does beat the competition with incredible finesse, but you might want to wait a long while before immediately accessing its incredible library. After all, you have your entire CD collection to burn. Don't worry, hardcore technofiles. This thing also plays a few games and houses a calendar and a clock, but ultimately, it's about the music and the videos. Also, about the make and model, this is America after all. It's all good whether you're black or white.Obviously Apple's going to upgrade the 'Pod before, say, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, given their track record, but this should last you a lifetime. After all, with 7500 songs to store, you'd better get busy. Apple has entered its Renaissance indeed: reclaiming their hipness lost to Microsoft with a Messianic device that has made Apple widely ACCEPTED for the first time since probably 1977. The fact that they have virtually saved the music industry in the process proves that it's all in a day's work.n3ur010g1c gives the iPod a 10...out of 10.
The product is about what I expected, it works well. For the price of $5 you can't go wrong.
I have used this keyboard for years and hope they never stop making it which is why I bought three of them. I would recommend this keyboard to everyone.
At first I liked the headset, the sound is good, the volume can be adjusted nicely. However, it is inconvenient to put over your ear when you receive calls, and the earpiece broke after about 6 months. I am always surprised that for an old technology (standard telephony) it is so difficult to find good products with decent voice quality and somewhat sturdy.
I rated accessory kit 3 as well. Gave Kit 3 a 3 star. I gave kit 2 to my mom who just got a SD550. Great camera from what I can tell. This kit however needs major improvements. Going from the best about kit 2, to the worst about it, we will be starting with a review of the battery pack.Battery...Uhhh, not much to say here. Spare battery that to use as a hot spare out there if your running low after taking too many shots. Mine from kit 3 is great and I still use it to this day. I swap the active battery each time I charge. This is what gave this product as many stars as I have given it.Final decision (Battery): WONDERFULNeck Strap... (Taken from Kit 3 and added improvements)If your moving around this thing is WAY to long or way to short. It's too short to strap across you chest. It's way to long because if it hangs in front of you, your precious camera you just paid a couple to a few hundred for is now freely bouncing around. NOT good. My mom is really short and this is just too short for her to use as well. Not as much of a bouncing issue as me but still not useful enough for her. Her comment was, "This strap is either too short or too long. Doesn't fit me at all." Cracks me up because I never told her my personal opinion of the matter and she came up with the same results.Final Decision (Neck Strap): use it for a jump drive that you use often or anything else. Just not your precious camera.Case...They screwed up on Kit 3, and this kit is still screwed up (managed to be even worse than kit 3). Velcro is fine for most usage so I can't knock that. Belt clip is fine and dandy. Case is pretty darn good at keeping the camera safe from outside elements and harm. Hole in center is useless as heck just like kit 3 (mom came to same conclusion). Here's where they REALLY screwed up.Stitching in this case is worse than kit 3. In kit 3, you only had to worry about stitching screwing up your screen in the back of the case. In this case, you have stiching in the back AND the front. Unlike kit 3 which had a magnetic clasp where the stitching or any attachment to the case was hidden behind a soft cloth, this one is velcro and the stitching for that is on the inside front. The belt clasp has stiching on the other side. No escape in this kit. I HIGHLY advise for you to get a screen protector if using this case. Poor design and shame on the people who manufacture this case.Final Decision (Case): "Move along people... nothing to see here." Seriously... don't bother using this case without a screen protector.COMPLETE DECISION: I wouldn't buy this kit again at all. It's great that there's an extra battery but I don't think anything else is worth a penny more in this kit. Better off buying everything seprate. Going to lower my rating to 2 stars.
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 fell for the Microsoft brand and selected this product from among a multitude of alternatives.The product lasted only three weeks, after which it simply stopped working. I talked to the MS technical support (which was very helpful, by the way), and we determined that the NIC was defective.I ended up returning it and got a similar Wi-Fi kit from Belkin. It has been working GREAT!!Don't be tempted by the MS brand. Look at the products for their own value - and pick Belkin, Sony, NetGear, etc. ... just not MS!!
To be fair, I have never used a telescope before. I have, however, assembled many products using instruction manuals. I found this manual difficult to follow. It lists the assembly instructions in two different areas of the manual and each set of instructions were slightly different from each other. I had the same problem with the alignment instructions. The remote control is impossible to read while it scrolls. I couldn't tell you if the telescope is aligned properly, but we could not see anything with it. We managed to manually find a bright star through the viewfinder, but it looked much better to the naked eye than through the scope. We are very frustrated with this product and will probably return it.
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.
It does what a mouse is supposed to do. I had a Marble Mouse prior to the Trackman Wheel. It really feels different rolling the marble with the thumb when I was used to using my index finger or middle finger. I used to right-click with my thumb on the Marble Mouse, but now it's like it should be on a regular mouse with the Trackman Wheel....I'm likin' it.
Item was received in less than a week. It was as described and in good condition.
I received this clock radio for my birthday as a gift and was immediately impressed upon opening the box. It's hefty and very well made, but not too big that it didn't fit on my small nightstand. The LED read-out is fantastic, and wont keep you up at night.. it has a softer glow compared to cheaper Sony models. Overall the feel of this radio is perfect, the dials are exceptional, and the buttons are soft but firm. If you're a big fan of well-design and well-made products that will stand the test of time (and not end up at a thrift store after 2 years) then I would highly recommend investing in this piece. Enjoy!
This powerstrip is set above my workbench and I couldn't be happier with it. It is extremely sturdy and comes with two mounting options. No problems at all.
I purchased this system as a surround sound package for streaming netflix and video from our computer to HDTV. I think a full stereo system and separate speaker package...would be a better overall system but the cost prevented me from going that route. This is cheap enough so that if I ever decide to have a full stereo system I'll use this as a killer surround sound system for a stand alone computer somewhere in my house and I don't have to worry about an expensive stereo system becoming out-dated. I would not have settled for bottom rung components so consequently, a full stereo system and components would have cost many times more than the Z-5500 package. The Logitech system allows for optical input, so I've got a cable from my HDTV direct to the Z-5500 and that works great to play movies through my DVD player. This system sounds better than any sub-$500.00 surround system I've heard.For the money, it is a great system and overall construction is very good. I do have a catching spot on my volume dial and so it doesn't rotate freely all the way around. It's not a big deal though. It looks like a very quality item and the volume control unit is very nicely built and looks great. Inputs allow for a small desktop stereo to plug into it and I listen to my Ipod through it often as well. The options, cost, and quality, make this speaker system very hard to beat.I"ve had this system for more than two years now and it still performs flawlessly.
It feels great when you type on it and it protects the keys from getting crumbs or other things underneath.I enjoy this product!
I've now been through a number of these. Apparently there is a problem with their PC boards. 1st the sound stopped working, then it would not recognize the remote, then the sound would just start to get lower & lower (to -0-), menus would not go away...Phillips' customer service is TERRIBLE. They DO NOT CARE that they make a lousy product. Once it's out of warranty, you're stuck with a giant paperweight.Do an online search "reviews Phillips TV Model XXXXXXXXXXXXX" SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT PHILLIPS!!!
Many have been worried about the tearing problem and audio drop out problem. Some have felt the later production models would not have these problems.Here's what I got:Waited to November to buy from Amazon. I thought surely I would get a later production model. Eagle delivered in 4 days to NYC. Great!The production date was March 2007! Yikes!So far no tearing problem. DVD is connected via HDMI but Audio to reciever with Optical cable. So far no Noticable audio drop out.The speakers are ok not much better than my clock radio, so a real sound system makes a huge difference.HD is great. Much better than the Samsung 3241 I had bought earlier this year. That model had a 3000:1 contrast ratio whereas this model has 8000 to 1. Much better color range and more shades of black.A 32inch LCD is like a stretched 27inch TV so 40 inches is much better if this is your main TV.I do have problems with the picture and sound on CBS. could be a bad signal from where I live. my last tv had an even worst CBS reception.Maybe some are confusing bad reception of certain channels with sound dropout.Hopefully the TV will continue working well.My wife had a gathering last night and her girlfriends really liked the look of the TV.
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.
This is the best thing since sliced bread. I am a DJ in a club that has two mini disk players and i would be lost without them I think everyone should at least try a mini disk just once that will be all it will take.
I've owned a pair for several years, and think that they're great. I've never star tested them, but stars come out pinpoint sharp, focuser is great. I disagree with the previous reviewer that they're for previewing before moving on to a scope: they're much better than that. They've got a 6.5 degree field of view, while most scopes have 1.5 degree or less (depending on how much magnification you're using). So they can see much wider things than scopes can see, like m31, which is more than 7 degrees wide (and is consequently dark and boring in a scope). Nice 50mm lenses for light collection.
I love my new ImageMate 12in1 reader. I am now able to down load my pictures onto my computer now and email to family and friends within minutes. Before I spent weeks to get my pictures developed and then spend the time to write a letter and send the pictures in the mail. This reader is great.
I have the screen for 2 weeks, and since day 1 I had waves all over the screen. 2 weeks later I got really sick of it and called Ellite Support.They told me this is normal for them. How could it be??? Do not buy, stay away.I'll upload the picture of what you will get.
I absolutely love this mic. It's perfect for my Skype calls but it does have some major feedback on it if it was too close to my speakers but it's fine where I have it at now so absolutely no complaints for me. Worth every penny, and that's just about what I paid for it too!!!
I can't remember how much I paid for this item at the time, but I mainly use it to store all my movies and leave it at home. I don't think this item is convenient to carry around all over the place, though it does come with a long strap that I can use to sling over my shoulder, but my intent was to leave it at home and just store movies in it. Pretty simple item. I love the fact that it has 520 sleeves.
We've had this printer for years and it's the first time we've had to replace the toner. The blue started showing some streaks on printouts so that's how we knew it was probably time to replace them. It was nice to get genuine HP toner at a price that was below anyone else. Thanks!
They all worked excellently! ( i used them for linux operating system )be warned, most appliances can't run music off of a data disc ~ my car for example
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.
Just a bit of warning since I didn't know this until I received my OneTouch today. The software that comes with the hard drive doesn't work with Tiger. I imagine there will be an upgrade at some point but as for now, the button on the front is useless since it doesn't do anything without the software.
I have been entertaining for years and use the thermos bottles for getting the coffee and water for tea made ahead of time. I purchased one to check it out, and loved the features so much that I purchased another for hot water. The only complaint is that the instructions were tucked inside the thermos, and when I rinsed out the first one, part of the directions remained inside and came out later in the coffee mug.
I bought this TV about a month back and I was amazed by the quality of the picture. I have digital cable TV and I get all the HD channels and they look amazing. I have also tried connecting a HD antenna and the picture quality is amazing.The only problem I faced was to use the picture in picture feature of this TV. Since I use a digital cable, I had to buy a splitter and split the signal before it reaches the digital box. TMy main video source can be any channel but the PIP source is not digital and can be from channel 1-99.I am also very happy with the Samsung support. I registered my TV online and they gave me a 4 month extra warranty just for that.I would like to stress that you should not but this TV from Circuitcity or Bestbuy. Their prices are atleaset $500 higher from what I paid at Amazon. Also this TVs price was reduced by about $90 in 15 days and Amazon gave me that difference back.Great service from Amazon and Samsung. I love this TV.
I have had the unit for about a month now. It's a good bang for the buck. if i had to do it over again I would spend a few more $$ to get a few more bells and whistles. All & all it's a nice compact reliable unit
I have a newer Macbook and bought this mouse to travel with. As I was reading reviews I noted that many people complained about losing the pairing with the computer. This mouse had good reviews regarding this, and after using it for several days I can report it is working flawlessly.Things I like about it:1) I set it up once and after shutting down, sleeping, restarting...whatever, all I have to do is turn in on and it works. No problems there2) I have a black Macbook, it looks good with it.3) It is EXTREMELY sensitive. I had to turn down the sensitivity because it is so accurate4) Excellent price when compared to the Apple wireless mouse (70 bucks I think)5) Nothing to plug in, like a USB mouse that wastes a port.6) Comes with a neoprene case, good for travelingThings I don't like about it:1) Bigger than I thought it would be. (and heavier). Considering they advertise this as a "...travel mouse" I thought it would be smaller. It is about the same length as a normal mouse, but it narrower.2) When running on battery power, it definitely runs your battery down faster....although you would expect that I guess.Overall highly recommend.
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.
First of all, anyone who is looking into buying this must know that you only need this filter if you have a full frame camera like Canon 5D MKII. The reason you need this slim filter instead of a regular polarizing filter on a full frame is because on a lens like Canon 24-105mm L lens, you get black edges at the corners at 24 mm. You see the tall circular edges of the filter in your image on a full frame camera. With a slim filter, the edges are not so tall and hence you don't see them in your image. However, a big drawback is that you cannot attach the regular lens cap on such a filter. The lens cap that is provided with this filter is really bad as has been indicated by other users. Since it has no threads, it just keeps falling off. Sometimes it becomes such a big nuisance that I simply don't feel like using the polarizer. I can't believe that they could not come up with a better lens cap than the one they supplied. Also, on Canon 24-105mm L lens, you still get vignetting at 24mm. I have also noticed that the filter sometimes gets unscrewed while you are rotating the polarizer. Couple of times the filter got fully unscrewed and it almost fell. If you tighten it too much, then good luck getting this filter off the lens. Due to these reasons, I always try to avoid using this filter as much as possible and would not recommend this filter.If you have a crop framed camera like Canon 40D, 50D, etc., vignette due to filter is not a problem and you do not need this polarizer. You will be better served buying a regular polarizer on which you easily fit the lens cap.
I love the characters that she creates and I will buy anything she writes. She is a fabulous tale spinner.
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
OK, no idea why the price is [...] for this. I plaid 25 for my Nikon MCDC2 remote that is excactly the same as this and I thought that was to much. The handle is a bit larger which I like, but dislike the "flex" in the plastic. also the cord is about 2 inches shorter than my Nikon remote.Besides that it does what it suppose to do and should last a while with normal use. Though would not say strong build, I don't think it will break to easily even though it is all plastic. I do recommend this product, as I think a remote is essential to any photo set-up, but c'mon they really should just include it with the camera. They pay what a buck, if, that to make it? Atleast drop the price to 10 or so for us, who already paid out a fortune for your camera.
Arrived super fast and in perfect condition!! Works great charging the battery for my Nikon Coolpix P500 camera. Having to plug in the camera to charge the battery takes around 4 hours and using this only takes around 1 hour!!! Love this product!!
This router was a big disapointment. I spent 3 days with tech support and the router finally had to be returned as defective. Tech support was not too friendly either. It started up ok on the first day but then it started to drop connections. The support tech tried various fixes including firmware and other undocumented tweeks. I suppose that all brands have lemons and judging by the ratio of good to bad reviews I would say that this is one to stay away from.
The Home Install Kit is very simple with an adapter stand, power transformer and audio cables. I use the kit as a standalone in my office, not connected to a stereo or other sound system. With a simple speaker set, the unit performs admirably and is unobtrusive on my desk. It is very similar to the Pioneer Inno portable XM receiver, but slightly larger. The SkyFi3 remote works well. The home install kit is necessary to use the SkyFi3 as a standalone or auxiliary source input to a larger audio system.
I've used Fuji digital cameras since they were first introduced and have been thrilled with the images they produce. Excellent color, easy-to-use controls. I decided to get this camera for a specific art project. The first unit I received had a scratched lens. I exchanged it for another unit. The second unit didn't have a USB cable to download the images. I found one around the house, downloaded the images, and discovered a cluster of dead pixels. Needless to say, I decided not to exchange it for a third.I was planning on buying the Fuji S5 Pro to replace my old Contax G2 film camera, but now I'll go for a Canon or Nikon. Clearly Fuji has given up on their quality control. It's a shame, too. Their color rendition is fantastic. Oh well!I should say, too, that the images were not as high quality as those from my little Fuji F11. They were oversharpened straight from the camera and there was a lot of noise in areas of flat color (like a blue sky).
I also have a Canon 20D and I have never had a problem with this card. I travel a lot and use this camera for my job, usually max out the card with large format images. Never once had any problems. Do not know why other people are having problems.
Purchased two switches, one for home, one for Church. Needed more connections at both locations.Have been using the switch for 1 month.Plugged router into switch, turned on swithch, plugged ether lines into switch and watched each device come up with correct Mbps speed and all are communicating wonderfully. No hassle, nothing hard to do, working flawlessly so far and I expect that to continue.If you have gigabit available, you might look at a switch that does Gigabit rather than only 10/100.
Great design. Someone really gave it some thought. And the surge protection works well; however, I found that the surge protector isn't designed to handle a compound miter saw. That seems to blow it and I had to send the unit back to the manufacturer to get a new one. They were great, but I'm still dinging them 1 star because I would have preferred to see the fuse blown (switch tripped) rather than have to replace the whole unit.No problems with my laptop, phone charger, portable fan, and electric razor all charging at the same time.Rami
Good cord, great price, exactly what I wanted. I was worried it may be the wrong cord or may not work, but it was what I wanted and it worked great.
A must Have for anyone wanting to add a telephoto lens or wide angel lens to their S5-IS,I recommend getting one for each lens, to save time when switching lens, you'll understand why if you get one!
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.
I needed a longer video cable so I could position one of my monitors across the desk from the other. I saw this cable and couldn't believe how inexpensive it was. I was pleasantly surprised when it worked as well as it did. It's substantially made and the connectors are 1st class.Great value.
the battery is lasting ages. the receiver is great but the product itself if huge and heavy!
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.
I use the SD Card in my Compaq Ipaq. It gives you 118mb of storage and if you're machine is calibrated to accept cards automatically, there's no setup required. I am currently storing several MP3's on mine (used to convert my Ipaq to an MP3 player as well). I would say this is a great card (so far, had it about 2 weeks) and it's cheap compared to the others, although you get 10mb's less, that didn't bother me.
It was exactly what my HP printer needed. It fit well and price was right. Yea....Yea, Yea, Yea. Yea. Yea.
The Fisher Mini-Stereo produced excellent sound in a compact size. The ability to either hang it on the wall or use as a desktop unit makes it a great buy.
This product sounds promising. It's adequate if your bag is held to the side (hanging straight down); but if you wear your bag cross torso (messenger), it just plain does not work.
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.
The stand arrived quickly and wasn't missing any parts. These hold my BX9s in place and for the price they feel really solid. Good Buy :D
The Lexar Lightning was a great purchase, I've had it for 6 months now and everything has worked perfectly. I heard about the plastic cap issues, luckily I haven't had problems but I went to the site to find out what to do just in case I did have problems and noticed that I could easily replace the product through the website if I had to. Overall I really enjoy this product.
Why not five stars--since I say I can't find fault with the MZ-RH10?Plusses include:* design* size* display* features* sound qualityIt's those silly proprietary features that annoy--including the fact that my own recordings of my lute playing may only be exported ONCE (to Sonic Stage). Oh, did I say that my OWN recordings of my OWN playing.... you get the idea. Maybe there's some legal mumbo-jumbo that gives Sony no option, but I'll deal with it.The silliness notwithstanding, this is a great unit for the money--frankly, I'd have been pleased had I paid $300 for it.
A bit over 3 months this thing died. I could smell the odor from the burnt motor. Very nice design, but my MacBookPro was constantly slipping on it too. Contacted Amazon and manufacturer for warranty exchange/return.
I work from home and am busy all day on the phone. This headset is great! Comfortable to wear and the sound is crystal clear.This was recommended to me by a co-worker, and I would recommend it to anyone needing a headset. It also fits my cell phone which is an added plus.
I have tendinitis which prevents me from using a mouse on the right side, even though I'm right handed. I must use a trackball on the left side.This is yet another wireless trackball from Logitech that only works for the right hand.Logitech has no excuse for leaving out left-handed people. It is not so hard to make trackballs that work well for both sides.Apparently the Logitech marketing department must think that left-handed people must love wires, since all their wireless trackballs are for right-handed people only. I wouldn't be posting this negative review if they had a wireless trackball product that worked for me - but they just don't have any.
I love It!!! It's three sound qualitys, normail, concert hall, and Bass, make all diferent songs good. I is thin and light, and the buttons are very good. The batterys that it comes with can stay in the CD player and only have to recharge for 2 hours before running for 15 hours. It is very good for a lo pryc.Thee 'nd
This was my first digital camera, and I'm sending it back. I was searching for a digital camera that would take good close up pictures. This isn't it. They get blurry and the pictures are not sharp and clean. It feels like a cheap toy. The buttons wouldn't work half the time and I would have to turn the power off and on again to make them work. The docking system was nice because it recharged the batteries, but it's not any more convienient than a plain USB connection. The one time I used the transfer button on the dock it completely restarted my computer. In every indoor picture I took, the flash made this huge, blinding white spot, no matter what mode it was in. Another thing that bothered me was that there is no lens cover. If you're looking for quality sharp, clear photos, this isn't the way to go.
I upgraded from a Canon A5 zoom. The Olympus is easy to use straight from the box, though not as intuitive as the Canon. The picture quality is noticeably better.To get the most from the camera, or even make basic changes like the default resolution settings, it is necessary to read the comprehensive manual (.pdf file) on the CD-ROM. The paper booklet included is very basic.The movie option is good fun, but nothing like a VHS. I use this for e-mailing short clips to friends. Low-resolution mode uses about 70kByte/sec, maybe 5% less in a zip file. High resolution uses about 300Kbyte/sec - unusable unless you have the 64MByte-memory card.The standard resolutions are 1600 x 1200 or 640 x 480. 16.7 million colors lead to files about 400Kbytes ad 50Kbyte respectively. You can get picture similar to a regular analog camera by using glossy photo paper with an ink jet printer ...You certainly need the rechargeable batteries. I like the option of using AA, rechargeable or lithium batteries. You can buy the AA batteries almost anywhere, but they do not last!The USB connection is very fast and easy to use - Windows treats the camera like an extra hard drive. If you do not have a USB port, do not buy this camera, as there is no other way to connect.I find the pop-up flash a bit irritating - it comes up every time you use the camera. I would also prefer a more protective camera case.Overall I am very pleased with this purchase.
These TDK-r dvd worked fine for me. Only had one bad disc, the rest were fine. TDk's are the best.
Good Packaging, Clear instructions, Smooth Connections...... Good design, no fraying of cables at connectors...... Good dollar value....
Well, what can I say? This little thing fulfills it's purpose and does what it was meant to be: stcik your mp3 player on your belt.
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
Just got this yesterday and tested it out. Took me FOREVER to find a good solid FM signal but I think I finally found one, wish they had a scan option like some FM trasmitters do that would find the next good station and stop. I was hoping it would power off when I turned my truck off but it doesn't, I think it's just how my truck is anything would stay powered on plugged in. I like the compact design so it's not sticking out in the way when I am using it like some docking stations do. Also with it being compact I can unplug it and stick it in my center console without it taking up a lot of room. I also tried out the battery charging option and that worked good as well but looked a little odd with 2 wires plugged into my phone and to cigarette lighter plugins hooked to each other. I bought another FM transmitter off of Amazon that was actually cheaper and the phone would charge once docked but it was HUGE and kind of a bad design I think so returned it and bought this one. Actually the one I returned seemed to pick up a signal better and a lot quicker but for the size of this and the design I am happier (I think I found a station that will work fine). I would recommend this to a friend.
Coby CA-745 Wireless FM Car Transmitter with Digital Display and DC Car Cigarette Lighter AdapterThis thing is awsome. CD quality. Unbelievable bargain. Buy it. You won't be sorry. It is worth so much more than what I paid.
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!
As a professional Photographer I know how important a good quality release button is. It has to be tough and dependable in all situations. I would still have the first one I bought 3 years ago had I not simply lost it.
One of the best investments I ever made. Works well without a cable bill each month. Excellent reception. Very satisfied with this product. I would definitely purchase another in time. Thank you Amazon.
For you CISCO guys...this is a far superior product to deal with than punch down panels...unless you like making cables? I personally only seem to make bad cables...but thats another story :) As for the patch bay, it works as intended, I have run RJ 45's into the rear of the panel from various end user devices out to my routers and switches. Works like a dream.
These headphones cover the ears wonderfully. You can still hear other noises around you, but maybe that's because I don't blast sounds in my ears. In my opinion these were a great price point pair of headphones.
I purchased panasonic PV-GS35. It has several features, controls settings and video recording is also good, but comparatively inferior to my non-digital VHS video cameras. In fact most of the digital camcorders are like that. I think i have mistaken choosing a camcorder instead of video camera.When I connect this camera to TV for live display, I hear loud continuous screech, and there is no way to stop it. Panasonic did not take care of reducing EMI. For the same reason I explored to check for muting feature or audio volume control, but I did not find any. Fortunately there is no noticable motor noise in the audio reception.The manufacturer claims of 30x optical zoom, but when I go beyond 10x, the image quality starts blurring very fast, this implies, digital zooming has started after 10x. This appears to be a false claim by Panasonic, which can be detrimental to their reputation.
I am very happy with this sound system. Great sound and clarity for a reasonable price.
Almost didn't buy these connectors due to some bad reviews, but figured that didn't have much to lose. In short, I used two connectors on a 100' CAT5E cable, tried the cable on my laptop and it connected to the internet without any issues...first time. In my book, that's worth a five star.
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.
This 512mb Ultra II SD Card makes a world of difference if you have the right camera to take advantage of it.I currently use this card with my Canon SD200 which has a Digic II Processor. This awesome camera/card combo allowed me to quickly take multiple pics of runners during the LA Marathon. I was able to focus on certain runners and rapidly take pics before moving on to the next.After the 5 months of constant use I have not experience any problems with this card. I highly recommend it.
I've done a lot of research looking for compact surge protector that provides a minimum 3 outlets and maximum joule for its size. This SUPER7B surge protector has the best features: 7 outlets, long 7-ft power cord, and a very high joule at 2160, along with great reviews. Note: 2 of the outlets are on the side. I also like its slim design for the number of outlets where many surge protectors are very bulky. I bought the black one since it won't show dirt like the white one would. I will definitely buy this product again if I need more surge protectors with similar requirements. I recommend this product.
It's interesting that most folks base the performance of the web cam based on the device alone and discount other important factors like the lighting, bandwidth (connection speed) and the particular chat program in use. I also think that most folks expect too much with the current web cam technology which, in my opinion, have not seen a bleeding edge development and progress over the years.Creative Webcam Instant does its job well and comes at a reasonable price. With Yahoo, I experienced 2-second delay. With MSN, it was about 1 second. Still good enough for home use. With T1 connection at work, it was almost real-time. Smooth movement and great quality. No jerky movements. Overhead lighting at my office helped, too. Again, for other buyers, this webcam may not have performed so well due to their PC performance, DSL/cable speed, etc. For you, Yahoo may work better than MSN. I have not tried this with other IM apps. I also noticed that this web cam sits (or grabs) better with the laptop and LCD monitor than CRT monitor, but again, some people are more or less tolerant about minor details.If you have the extra cash, want the built-in microphone, extra imaging software and always want the very best, both Logitech and Creative offer good products. For video monitoring in real time, Labtec seems to offer some solid products. But in the end, you have to ask how well it will perform over the Internet or LAN with your existing PC/network setup. $30 web cam may do just as well as $100 web cam.If your goal is to see someone you care while chatting, this is a good buy for your money.
Without a doubt this is the best MP3 + Video + Picture + FM player available in the market. The software is easy to use, it will download album art so it looks great while you are listening to music. Support MP3 and WMA. Videos must be converted to WMV, but you can load any video format into the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (comes with XP and Vista) and convert it to wmv.The only weakness and that is the reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the battery. Three hours to fully charge it and lasts 3 to 4 hours listening to music. Tests says that can last to 14 hours, but that it is not true If you move forward, or backwards in your playlist and select things, and watch a video etc, the battery will run down very quickly. I hope Microsoft place a new battery with better performance for future versions.Anyway is a great product, but get a travel charger so you can have the battery charge in condition.
I got the folding base along with the 680B monopod, wanting to avoid having to carry a tripod wherever I go; tucking in the monopod into the suitcase was an appealing idea. So getting the base was to have an ultra portable tripod w/o having to pay for the carbon-fiber equivalent.First off, without the base, the monopod is only good if there is plenty of light, in which case you might not use a monopod/tripod at all. Following the instructions that come along with the folding base, you are left with a pretty unstable support if you extend the monopod beyond, say 3 feet. The instructions ask you not to use the spacer(piece D); if you don't, you end up fastening on the base to the main monopod's body with a set of three tiny screws which leaves about a 5mm gap between the body and the base's housing (part B) all round. This setup makes for a flimsy support at the bottom. I didn't even try to put on the 75-300mm lens at this point.However, I went ahead and mounted the spacer onto the monopod near the bottom, leaving about an inch in lenght of the monopod 'open', and proceeded to then tighten the screws. This made a HUGE difference and the monopod was able to support my 75-300mm lens without leaning forward and down. Note, soon after you mount such a big lens, the monopod will be shaking, so you have to wait till it settles down. Then using a remote release, I was able to take some pretty sharp picture in my family room with much less the bright light.So bottomline, mounting the base a bit differently as above makes for a much more stabler tripod-version of the monopod. The base adds to the overall weight making it a 2.25 lbs monopod with a pan head. I definitely plan to photograph the July 4th fireworks with this and I will know better if this (monopod+base) will be substitute for a real tripod.
I use these in my sony TGI-1 camcordeds, they take a gharge very well, and they hold the charge to. I recommend these, and AMAZON has the best price.
I am a busy doctor, a Macintosh user, and an avid Palm enthusiast. Here is my bottom line: if you don't have a Palm Vx, you have to get one, right now.The address book alone is worth the price of admission, keeping hundreds of names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses instantly accessible (and categorizable and keyword searchable!) The date book instantly makes obsolete all those little paper-based 'pocket organizers'. And the note pad and to-do list are just the thing for jotting this or that. Synchronization with a USB Mac is seamless and the Mac software, based on Claris Organizer, is quite good. (Be sure and buy the 3Com Palm USB kit; other 3rd party USB-to-serial adapters I tried didn't work.)But where the Palm really shines is in the 3rd party software, much of which is free, that is available over the web. Epocrates for doctors (a hypertext drug guide a la the famous Pocket Pharmacopoeia) will become your portable brain for drug selection and dosing. And AvantGo, a service that allows daily downloading of nearly any text-based web site into your Palm, is highly useful; I use it for news (general and medical), sports scores, current movie showtimes in my area, 5-day weather forecasts, and a daily joke. It eases the pain of spending 36 hours straight in the hospital. Vindigo, a free city guide to restaurants and nightlife, is great but takes too long to sync every day (adds about 5 minutes to a normally 2 minute sync) so I took it off.There are also freeware amusements (Mulg, DopeWars, and C.A. Explorer are currently installed on mine) and electronic books (Victor, Adams, and Ropper's pocket neurology text, for instance) that may be of use to you. 8 MB is plenty for all of the above - I have 4 MB to spare.The batteries recharge overnight in the cradle and last a long, long time. I would offer 2 caveats: 1, Mac Outlook Express won't interface with the nice e-mail app (Eudora does, though, if you want to switch.) 2, You can't just carry the Palm around in your pocket. It'll fall out onto the floor and the screen will crack. Get either the Deluxe Carrying Case or the Leather Belt Case. I have one of each and prefer the belt case for practicality and fall-proofing; if I was worried about looking professional I might use the deluxe case in my white coat top pocket instead.
I saw first hand why Apple dominates this market. This is my 1st Ipod and it was easy to setup and use. The sound quality is good on my home stereo and sounds good on my bose docking station.Install iTunes and just insert your favorite CD and the software copies the music to your iTunes library and then sync's to your Ipod -- this is a very simple process.
I chose the Garmin 340 to give to my husband for Christmas, without knowing much about the different systems out there. I did my 'homework' and read as many reviews that I could online and checked out Consumer Reports too before making a decision. So far he loves it! We haven't been able to drive anywhere yet (even 2 miles) without it coming along with us. It's been very accurate and extremely easy to use. The portability of it is great too. For the user friendly and accuracy aspects of it, in addition to the price (much lower than it was last year), I would highly recommend the Garmin C340.
My son is still using it, works great and the price was excellent. Glad we purchased it and would purchase again.
The Colorado Map series does not display the same detail as a real 1/24000 official USGS map. I wonder which Colorado maps that National Geographic scanned? Hopefully I might be able to use the GPS and way points with my Garmin GPS 72, however the software setup does not list the Garmin GPS 72. I must have received last years version.
these speakers are amazing.....got them about 2 weeks ago and just hooked them up last night.... and boy do they ever rock the house.....they are clear and the bass blows everything away out there....buy these...you will be amazed at the sound they produce.....i also have 2 sets of z680s from logitech....but these blow them away....i also have a set of klipsh pro media 5.1 speakers they are very good also....but the logitechs have more to them for less...and they come with the remote.the klipsh have no remote.or digital or optical input. im going to order another set of these and sell of the z680s....these are worth the money.....
This product works exactly how it is supposed to. No issues what-so-ever. Arrived quickly. Both sides fit a 3.5mm male piece without issue.
I bought this camera for my brother as a wedding gift and man did he love it! He never knew that such a small camera could take such great pictures! I mean he just loved the fact that he could just slip it in his pocket and take it virtually everywhere. The design is great. Its got a nice, clear big screen. The point and shoot feature is cool. It's got alot of different modes to choose from. Personally, I like the fact that in "review" mode, you can view your pictures by a calendar and see what picture was taken on what day. Thats great for organization and for recalling certain events. The only negative comment i would say is the video quality. It just gets slightly blurry when you're zoomed in a little. But other than that, great camera!Pros: Good quality pictures, big screen, easy to use, small sizeCons: Slightly blurry video quality
Received item quickly. It was well packed and protected. Have had it installed for half a year and so far so good. Never had a problem with it. Installation was pretty easy.
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I was so excited to get this that I paid extra to have it overnighted to me. What nobody told me is that this device doesn't send a signal more than thirty-five feet!!!!!! That's ridiculous. I called the company and they admitted that's the best the device will do -- 35 feet. I hate it. I had to buy a booster and boosters for every computer in the house, and even then the signal was really weak. I'm VERY disappointed. Buyer beware.
I was browsing for 2-way radios in a store and this set caught my eyes because they use Li-ion batteries. Most other radios use the older NiMH technology so I thought the extra battery life would be good. Well, I just got back from a trip and the radios performed horribly. From the beach to my 4th floor hotel room, the distance could not have been more than 1/4 mile with a line of sight, and the reception was hit or miss. Even when the call button worked, the speech usually was not intelligible. I am trying, but I cannot come up with a single positive thing to say about this product. I will go back to using my older Motorola set until I find a suitable GMRS set.
When I first opened the package, the JobSite IR-E1 Single IR Emitter was not like the one pictured in the description. The one pictured is curved, almost tear dropped shaped, the one I received is rectangular and the corners are square . I was not happy that it didn't match what I had ordered. I was expecting a sleek low profile curved design, But Comcast is sticking it to all of its customers where I live and I really needed it so I could still use my TIVO that I had just got for Christmas. Every thing works fine, it dose the job that I had purchased it for, and the self sticking tape has held it in place so far.
These are great and are not meant to be crimped or soldered. The reviewers talking about crimping are either reviewing the wrong product or have no idea what they are doing. These connectors have a set screw and come with an Allen wrench to tighten it. The vinyl sleeves are a bit clumsy and do take some fumbling with, but for the price they can't be beat.
Great speaker cable for a good price. The positive/negative are different color wire so it is easy to identify on long/multiple runs.
prompt delivery. Cables work as advertised. TV shows that it is receiving 1080P from the peripheral. No issues to date.
Hi I would like to know how long is the wire for this microphone?
This unit sounds great, is easy to operate and with an optional stereo microphone, makes fantastic recordings from live performances. The price ain't bad either.
I own 2 Iogears, that tell you how much I like them!! I bought the 1st Iogear because of its low price, it was going on our 2nd computer which the kids only uses for webkins, I didn't care about signal strength. It was easy to install and I had no problem connecting to my security modem (with wep key) and it end up having a great signal.Then I bought my older son a computer for his room and decided to buy a more expensive $90 N class adapter, since his room was on the 2nd floor. I couldn't get the expensive $90 one to connect with my modem, even with tech support they were stumped. I return the $90 adapter to the store and order the cheap $35 Iogear from Amazon. I installed the the iogear on my son computer and I had no problems connecting with my modem and we get a signal strength of 97% and my son room is on the 2nd floor, at the other end of the house from the modem.Sometimes cheaper is better
I have been looking for a unit like this for about a year now. I'm totally afraid to buy this because of the reviews. But if this comment helps anyone.... In our local Best Buy, this device is located near the satellite receivers. There is always a Yellow sticker reselling the unit as an open box (discounted price). I'd probably just avoid this thing, unless someone can actually make one that works. Otherwise, i'll just have to climb into the attic and wire my walls and forget the technology thing.
A colleague had purchased a Olevia 32" LCD TV with a built in tuner. This device enabled him to view HD channels using analog cable input. I have the same TV and cable configuration. I purchased the signal booster and saw no difference, HD channels have delayed audio and picture is interrupted in segments. For me it was a failure.
The computer lock was just what I was looking for. The cable is smaller than most but as a deterrent for theft it is perfect. Not too long to get tangled in all the wires and not too thick to take up too much space. I bought 5 and will be buying many more...
At first the ipod nano seems fine: the itunes software is easy to use - many song purchase choices, the ipod click wheel is cool, the playlists you can create allow for a lot of organization in your collections, but if you are going to actually use the player after the first fews weeks when the initial excitement wears down, it may be a different story. It has been for me.I've already returned one of these, for the same reasons I'll describe here. I started with the 4 gig and returned it for 2 gig hoping the problem was that Apple failed on the larger storage scale, but both sizes have the same problem - the 4 gig started having problems after 2 weeks of use, the 2 gig after 4 weeks of use.NEVER ENDING PROBLEM: the nano just starts to skip through songs never playing any of them - scrolls and scrolls - can't be shut off till it runs through this scrolling behavior on the entire playlist it gets stuck on. Once it is finnally able to turn off, turning it back on, will start this scrolling thing again from whatever song is selected. Then the games, start at one speed, and randomly change to slower and faster speeds during the same level of play.The thing is just a mess.I went on the troubleshooting discussion sites for users of this product and this condition is not uncommon. One temporary remedy is to reset the entire unit on itunes to the factory settings which removes ALL SONGS - meaning you have to start from scratch copying things back onto it and so forth, including playlists. The other temporary remedy - only occationally works, and requires "thumbs of iron" - is to hold the "menu" & "pause" buttons down at the same time, till the thing "reboots", so to speak -(got that from one of the discussion sites). This "reboot" brings up a black screen on the ipod with the "Apple" on it and the unit will then work a day or two before returning to the endless "scroll without playing anything" in all playlists. Definately not worth the money. If there was a zero star, I'd rate it there, if we could do negative stars, that would be better due to the pricing - the price is very bold considering the unstable nature of the product. Can't just shrug it off and call it a throw away. At the moment, my current ipod is locked up - unable to respond to it's own fly wheel - a condition I noticed someone else had mentioned on this site. Not sure what will allow it to work again, as basically, owning one of these is a never ending research project to get a few days of play time out of it before the next quirk renders it unusable. Very frustrating product.Update on 2/27/08: had found a "workaround" for the scrolling problem so if you have one of these and haven't run it over with your car yet, try downloading ANY podcast from itunes. Running a podcast (if you can) will automatically "reset" the fly wheel and stop the song scrolling conditions (on the games on this model - you are just doomed, forget games, just let it go). This podcast workaround may be annoying, but it's better then not being able to use the unit at all.... maybe. However, I would recommend NOT buying one of these and going right to the next generation nano (more box shaped 8gig version with the video screen) - this newer offering doesn't do the perpetual scroll thing. Good luck to all...
I've had various digital cameras over the years, but I'm glad I finally took the plunge into the SLR world! This camera makes it as easy or as complex as you want. Control over aperture and shutter speed combined with the ability to use Macro and Zoom lenses has given me much more freedom than any point and shoot ever has. I can't imagine what would prompt me to buy another camera.
i picked this walkman up because my sony walkman is getten on in years i had it for 20 years its a wm-af62 back when sony made there walkmans in JAPAN i got this one used but its just as good as new i am happy with it
A confession: this is the first review I've ever written for a mouse pad. Furthermore, it is the first review I've ever even considered writing for a mouse pad. I've always been in the camp that, well, a mouse pad is a mouse pad is a mouse pad - a piece of foam rubber which offers only a slightly better run of the mouse than the desk surface. Well, I'm here to tell you that my previous philosophy regarding the mouse pad was dead wrong.Over the years my workplace has given me fancy mouse pads with wrist pads, most likely in a vain attempt to thwart future workmen's comp claims for carpal tunnel syndrome. They've always come in the form of those devices you pull and lift out from under your desk - very clunky and awkward. I've never cared for them, and have always reverted to the basic foam pad. Something about them just didn't feel right.Well, the 3M Tilt-Adjustable Mouse Pad and Gel Wrist Pad, Antimicrobial Product Protection made me a true believer in the mouse pad wrist pad for the first time. It features elements that I never knew I ABSOLUTELY NEEDED in a mouse pad.First, the wrist pad is composed of a firm gel material with a sturdy leather-like cover on the outside. This is the first wrist pad that my wrist has actually felt good while set upon it. Good by carpal tunnel!Second, the board is of sturdy plastic construction. It will not bend or fold while moving the mouse along the surface. I sense a vast increase in productivity!Third, the surface is flawless, providing a smooth running surface for the mouse that has never yet failed to register a movement to the computer, as some foam rubber mouse pads tend to do.Fourth, the rubber elevation pegs are a nice inclusion. At first I eyed them with a suspicious glare, thinking back to my bad experience with the workplace mouse pad. But, I gave them a try nonetheless. The result, they really work well, and make the mouse pad even more comfortable. And importantly, because the mouse pad is composed of such sturdy plastic, it remains solid even with the elevation pegs attached.Fifth, did you know? Were you aware? It's true! If your mouse pad wrist pad is not composed of antimicrobial materials, you're likely a good candidate for the next major workplace virus known to lurk on mice of many forms. Again, I didn't know I needed this wonderful feature, which this mouse pad has, but am sleeping better at nights knowing it is there!All in all, I like this mouse pad so much that I firmly conclude it is worth the asking price for anyone who spends a serious amount of time on the computer. I will likely now have to purchase one for my other computer.
Like many of you, I looked all over the internet in order to find a hood for my 50mm 1.4. As you all know, they range in price by a lot. I finally broke down and decided to get the canon brand, which was also the most expensive. The whole time I was thinking to myself, why am I paying 30 bucks for a piece of plastic. I must say that when I got the hood, I was mildly surprised that it wasn't just a formed piece of plastic. The inside is lined with felt and the construction feels good. Now is it worth the 30 bucks? Well, maybe not quite, that is why I gave it 4 stars. However I was impressed that it does look and feel in person more then what I'd imagine I'd get if I bought the 10 dollar generic one. I have it on my lens and it looks great and helps to protect the lens too.
Most definitely I am not a professional photographer yet part of my income has been from shooting photos. I changed to digital cameras in 1997 to a Kodiak 50. Most of the photos were for online catalogs and usually were just snap shots. This is about my 6th digital camera because I don't want to start carrying all those lens and light meters aropund any more. I have really enjoyed the progess that has been made in digital photos in just 10 short years. I use this camera daily or at least 3 times a week.In my opinion this is the very best camera that most of us will ever need unless you shoot photos of sports or NASCAR or other such moving activities. At higher ISO the camera does not match the really nice DSLR's yet most of us will be satisfied with even these results from this camera. If you want to spend 3000 on a camera and maybe 4000 to 5000 on a couple of lens and other accessories you can take better photos a few DSLR's however in some shots this camera has even match there performance. Everyone now seems to use Photoshop or other software to enhance there photos. It is not necessary, but if you are publishing photos you almost have to have both. The 1st thing you should do is take at least a weekend just to study the manual and if you use it often it will just take a few seconds to setup for every shot. I do shoot in both auto, manual,and scene modes. It really only take a little pratice to shoot great shoots with this GREAT camera.
I bought this system for my dad for father's day. I had no problems setting it up. Very easy and color cordinated. I did have a bit of an issue with the configuration setup because my dad inherited a projection screen TV so it was a difficult to setup with the length of wires fixed. So what I did was switch the back speakers with the front speakers because they were longer (kind of reverse from normal TV setups and it worked fine). That is the only drawback was that the wires were hardwired into the backs of the speakers, so there was a fixed length. I knew this before I purchased it and was fine with it. But for the professionals or people that are really into their entertainment systems, they probably want to have their own wire (upgrades) and length to do what they want with it. But for what we need it for, it was fine and the sound was incredible.
* very good battery life* quite fast and accurate positioning* easy to set up* decent accessories come with packageif you have any specific question, please comment below.
Have had them for some weeks now and have recharged them like 4 times each (or more) and they are working fine. I used one for a whole day of taking pictures (and when I say the whole day, I really mean the whole day). Cammera was on for a lot of hours and it went dead until next day.I recomend this product if U want to save $$$.
I bought this player after a friend got it, and I was amazed at how much music he could carry in so small a machine.. at the time I had a old Flash-based Lyra 2 player that could only carry about 20 songs max (based on 64MB of memory) and was full of bugs. In any case, I bought the Nitrus and have had it for a month, and it's quite impressive. It holds enough music that I don't have to repeat on any of my bus trips (and then some), and it sounds good. I hooked up a pair of Sony earbuds I had to it, and they sound better than the ones that come with it IMHO.. but that's the case with the headphones that come with almost any music player, IMHO! LOLThe controls are simple, and adequate (the joystick is cool, I just wish they'd have made the jog dial on the side a little less sensitive to clicking), and one thing I like is that it has a playlist feature in it, so you can better organize music according to your mood. A lot of the time though, I'll just set it for Shuffle and Play All - you never know what will come up if you do, unlike players that only have a few songs.The battery life is more than adequate for my needs, although since it's built-in, if you were to take it on a multi-day trip you'd want to take the adaptor and charge it at night if you can.I'm buying a pair of headphones that are the kind that combine an earplug with earbuds, I'll be looking forward to trying those with this player.One caveat about the software package though - Rio Taxi WOULD NOT install, no matter what I do... and I had to download the firmware update, software package, and driver from the Internet, because the CD bombed out on me. Once I did that though, it worked fine. I don't really care much about Rio Taxi... I bought the Nitrus as an MP3 player, I don't need it to carry data. I have a keychain drive for that.The Music Manager that comes with it is great BTW... I prefer to do my encoding with Winamp Pro though. The Nitrus has no problems playing high-quality MP3s encoded with LAME, provided you use either alt preset standard or extreme. It has problems with the CBR out of LAME for some reason.All around though.. it's a great player, you won't be disappointed, as long as you don't mind it not holding an entire 20GB+ music collection in its entirety - which doesn't bother me at all.
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Product works fine and was delivered sooner than promised. The cable is high quality and plenty long to reach my external disk drive.
I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. But a little planning is advisable.I ordered this unit on July 5th and received it on July 6th with overnight ordering using Amazon Prime. The additional shipping cost with Prime was only $1.99.Right after I ordered it, I went on to the Denon site and decided to start to read the owner's manual. It was quite an education. Before you attempt to install the unit, make sure you study the wiring diagrams and the setup instructions in the first few pages of the manual.That being said, plan on about $300 in additional costs buying the proper cabling. For maximum results, you need 3 sets of Video Composite cables (One from your television/DBS box, one from your DVD player, and from this unit to the video inputs on your television. Also plan on 2 optical cables for sound: one from the television DBS box and one from the DVD player.Provided you did your homework in advance, and have the proper cables, the installation took me about 60 minutes or so. I used the provided microphone to do the automatic speaker balancing. However, after that, I did a little additional tweaking for my own taste.If you set the TV/DBS box as Composite 2 and the DVD player as Composite 1 the default settings take over and there is little else to do in installation.Past that, the sound is great and everything seems to be working flawlessly. I am going to get the iPod dock next.Great performance at a reasonable price.
We needed crimp connectors. These showed up within 3 days. I've used a dozen or so so far. No problems. No defects
Note: This is actully a 4 1/2 starsThere are two types ofpeople, those who are organized and those who aren't. For thosepeople who aren't, one of the best solutions, at least to get your days activities in order, is to buy a PDA. But then there is the problem of which ones to choose. Right now there are two that top my list: The Cassiopia E-115 and the Palm Vx (that review will be up shortly after this one).A Powerhouse in a rather small package: Sporting a very high 131 mhz processor and 32 Megs of ram, a fancy 16 bit screen as well as the new OS avidly named &quot;Pocket PC&quot;, the Cassiopia E-115 has almost gotten to that fine line that's one step above a PDA and one step below a laptop. Not only does it have programs built into it like outlook, notepad, word, and internet explorer pocket, but it also allows you to play MP3's and movie files on it in full 16-bit glory. Also, unlike it's rival PDA, the palm Vx, it recognizes your style of writing, freeing you from having to learn the grafiti handwriting style programed in Palm Vx OS. And switching back and forth between programs has been made even easier by the addition of a navagation wheel that is located on the front of the Cassiopia. For instance, if you're using internet explorer pocket and you want to get back to word, simply press the button and the screen changes back to word (and Vice Versa).Trouble in Paridise: Like it's previous models, the 100 and the 105, the 115 has a rather short battery life of only 6-8 hours, which means that after a full days use it has to be recharged. Also if you use it's modem (sold seperatly), mp3 player, or video player during the day, it will use up the energy in the battery even quicker. Another problem...it's rather bulky and heavy, at around 10 to 12 oz with the battery, compared to the Palm Vx at only 4.5 oz with the battry. Finally, the transfer rate between the Cassiopia and the computer, with the included cradle, is rather slow, at only around 28.8 kbps, which can make mp3 or large file transfer tedious and time consuming when compared to the transfer rate of the Palm Vx (although it can't play MP3s).Which one is for me?: The answer to the question of which one to buy comes down to what you really plan to do with it. If you need a very powerful and easy to use portable device that can replace your large laptop, then you need the Cassiopia. However, if you want a slim and stylish PDA that is very simple to use and that will organize your life rather than complicate it with more programs and systems than you need, Get the Palm Vx. (my review on that one should be up soon...).The Highs: Great OS, beautiful visuals, powerhouse of a PDA...The Lows:...However it's a bit pricey at around 600 dollars, short battery life, relay between computer and PDA is slow, not a huge jump from the E-105 except for the extra 16-Megs and the OS.The Lowdown: Casio has been able to create a great line of PDA's that have a nice blending of the best of Palm with the best of a laptop. However, it may not fit the likes of everyone who tries it. And until the price comes down a bit, you might want to go with the E-105... And [for its price] the Palm Vx still leads overall in the PDA department.Power: 10Organization: 8Style (ie. looks, weight, etc.): 7 1/2Extras: 9Visuals: 9Overall: (Not a Sum) 8Revuman: Too much of a good thing is never enough...peace!
This keyboard came without a plastic plug. So, if you don't know how to reuse the old plug, you are out of luck ! Thankfully, with a little bit of tinkering, and a background in electronics, I could reuse the old plug... but my wife surely couldn't do it. BEWARE !!
Bought this for my 11 year old daughter for her Nook Color. It is perfect!!! Fits perfectly. Does not interfere with any of the power sources or buttons.
I have been very happy with the D80 body. Over the years I have owned 4 film cameras from Nikon and always been thrilled with their performance and reliability. The quality of their new lenses is nothing short of embarrassing. The lens that came in the kit has stopped focusing after only 9 months. I have chosen not to even send it back to Nikon based on the poor customer service and results reported from other users. This is a well documented problem and almost never gets fixed by sending the lens back to Nikon. Based on the extensive lenses I have for my older Nikon bodies, I am faced with a tough decision to abandon Nikon. For anyone thinking about starting out fresh, I would take a serious look at what you want to base your system on. Nikon is trying to compete at lower price points and their quality has obviously been allowed to fall significantly. Can not tell you how disappointed I am to be writing this after all the photographers I have steered to Nikon over the years. Buyer beware because Nikon no longer stands behind their products!!
This case is well padded and protective without being too bulky. The sides and corners are also padded, so the laptop is protected while it's stored vertically in a backpack. The fit is definitely snug, but not too tight. (I am not sure if the case was designed for an earlier Apple model. I have a MacBook Pro late 2009.)The main downside is the zipper. It's not quite "fully lined" as the description suggests. It is very possible to scratch your laptop on the zipper heads while taking it in and out of the case. I wish there were a pair of extra flaps of fabric at either end of the zipper to prevent this. This is particularly a problem since the fit is so tight.UPDATE: I've had this case for about 8 months and the zipper just broke. A few of the zipper teeth broke-off rendering the whole thing useless. (Btw, I solves the problem with the zipper heads by crazy gluing little pieces of fabric to the back of the zipper heads. After I did that I never had a problem with scratches.) My other issue with the case was that the rubber padding along the back had started to peel. However, since this case did do a good job of protecting my computer I am going to buy another one. I've had a similar zipper issue with every laptop case I've owned. This one did go a little fast, but I also used it almost everyday.
It is large , everything worked, for how large it is , it is not all that loud, but loud enough for me. You would'nt carry it around or anything. The guitar amp works, and I think it sounds about like a $60 amp. The ipod connector cable only appears to work on this unit.
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 received this item for Christmas and it only worked for a few months before the screen went black. I called polaroid and they basically said Too bad the warranty is up (90 days!), but for $110. we can replace it.....what so that it can happen again after another few months. I took it to a repair shop (mind you it worked for only 6 months maybe) and they said it needed a new display assembly board but polaroid does not/will not sell internal repair parts. What a waste of money!! We replaced it with a Sony they have a much better warranty. We will NEVER buy from Polaroid again. Who expects a 90 warranty on a television, I expected Polaroid to back their product better than this.
Very pleased with this purchase. Spend a lot of time in the garden and was frustrated with inconsistent reception of my favorite NPR station. Problem solved with this little gem! It provides superior reception than prior Sony post-Walkman purchases. It slips easily into shirt or pants pocket. Battery also lasts fairly long. Only criticism, and it's a minor one, is the 90 minute timer, would have been nice to have the option to just keep the radio on.
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. [...]
Delivery by OneCall was fantastic !! It was shipped the next day and I got the system the next day.Sounds incredible so far.The only problem I found is, if, for some reason, the system cannot decode the DVD audio, it does not switch the Input mode to 'Analog'. Hence, no audio signals are outputted. You have to manually switch the Input mode to 'Analog' from 'Auto' to get the audio in analog mode.
I purchased a nano about two weeks ago and am really enhoying it. Although it does scratch easily....its not that big of a deal. My brother purchased a shuffle and i was supprised how much better the sound was from my $200 Zen Micro. I was amazed and wanted a nano instantly. A very good purchase with good sound quality, good screen display, and cool bounus features. A great buy!
This lens is precisely what I needed to enhance my picture taking. It came into good use at the Winter Classic on New Year's day. Pictures are crisp and clear, even taking action shots from a distance.
I've been snapping photos for about a week now and have really appreciated this tiny camera. The fact that I could literally carry this camera in my pocket (and forget it's there) is what sold me. This is primarily a point-and-shoot camera, and as such the layout of the controls is well designed. With the camera strapped to your wrist, you can easily manipulate all the controls with your thumb and forefinger, without looking. Another thing, this camera is FAST, great for quickly--and discreetly--pulling out and taking a shot. It takes about a second to power up (it has a fixed lens, so nothing needs to zoom into position), immediately releases the shutter when you push the button without any lag time, and is ready for the next shot almost instantly. Interfacing with Mac OS X has been a breeze--nothing to install just place the camera on the base and push the power button and the camera appears on the desktop as a mounted drive and works seamlessly with iPhoto. Battery life got me through about 100+ photos with the LCD constantly on. Speaking of the LCD, it's a handsome one. Nice and large and very sharp with good menu layout. Image quality isn't superior, but definitely acceptable for on-screen and 5x7 prints, especially for the camera size. One definite accessory you will want to buy is an SD memory card. I've found 64MB to be a good companion with the 16MB of built in memory, fitting about 120 images on the card and 25 in internal memory when shooting at 1280x960. If you take this camera out in public, be prepared to share it with everyone--it definitely draws curiousity as it is one of the smallest capable cameras on the scene at the moment.
I had to return the item, the GPS went bad in three days. May be I was unlucky.
I bought this camera just a month ago and I didn't have any major problems with it apart from it's huge size and weight. But in this little time, it's LCD has stopped working!!The camera would start but the LCD wont. Just imagine you buy a new camera and in just a month's time,it stops working.Now I need to ship it to Minolta's Service Center and will have to bear a lot of Shipping charges. And I have a lot of precious occasions upcoming and will be missing them without my camera.Also it drains the batteries like hell.With 4 batteries, actually the camera should be able to work for longer duration but it's the other way.Moreover it's too slow in focusing. After such a bad experience, I would not recommend anybody to buy this camera.
this cable broke within 3 hours. you can fiddle with it, but it won't work consistently. I bought it because I despise radio shack, but I won't buy it again.
I'm not sure how to feel about these. Hopefully I just got a defective pair, because the sound was fantastic for all of about three weeks before the left channel stopped working completely, and the glue holding the input jack in place was found to be falling apart.
I purchased this item (I think it was one of the first - model 225) many months ago when I saw it on sale at a local discount store. It really fit all my expectations! 1)Something about the size of a cell phone to carry in my purse, 2)instantly able to record memorable moments, 3)easy to use, and 4)easy to save files to my computer and share over email and the web. Within 10 minutes after I opened the box, I had recorded a video and shared it via email without having to read any instructions! I consider myself somewhat technology savvy, but I always dread a new piece of electronic equipment due to trying to learn about all the little bells and whistles. The Flip has simple buttons and functions that don't require lugging around an instructional manual. I read one review that said the USB connection wouldn't fit any USB port on any computer and that it was necessary to buy a cable extension. In contrast, I found that it works on my desktop tower with front USB ports. The weight of the camera sometimes pulls it down slightly, causing the connection to fail, but if I'm careful, it works just fine. I do intend however to get a cable in the future so that I don't have to baby it. The only other thing that I consider a drawback is the lack of a memory card slot. But all in all, I love the camera...it's a keeper!
I have used the power strip twice on overnight travels since receiving it. I am very pleased with the overall compactness and ease of storage by plugging the cord into one of the outlets on the strip. I would recommend this device to anyone who travels and needs more than one outlet. There is room for all the wall warts. The lighted blue circle around the logo on the plug is a nice feature. It acts as a very capable night light.
I love the product that I have purchased, great quality, clarity and price. Shipping was fast and on schedule and there was no damage. Nothing negative came out of this deal.
I was surprised to see how tiny it is for a wall hang-up. I got one with the nightlight for another bathroom (doesn't come in black!) and it was much larger. This one would look silly in a main bathroom, it looks like a childs dryer.
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.
This MP3 player is exactly what I've been looking for. I wanted something small and durable so that it would withstand rattling around in my backpack (as I am a college student), and it seems quite sturdy so far. Also the buttons and interface are very user-friendly. The volume control is also easy to access and adjust when the player is in my pocket.The earphones are (in my opinion) very high quality, and I am pleasantly surprised as to the quality of the sound this thing produces. And here's a plus: when you have the earphones on, other people can't hear them. This is how it should be, but a lot of times with other MP3 players' ear phones you can still hear peoples' music. Not so with these; they're intended for the listener only. And their style and design is also quite sleek-looking.I am also quite pysched about the built in radio. I enjoy listening to the radio from time to time, because of the variety of music available. And in comparison to Apple's I-pod, you have to buy a sort of "add on" radio tuner to be able to listen to the radio with an I-pod, and such an add-on costs around $50 by itself. For just $13 more, you can buy this MP3 player instead, and still be able to store your own music on it just like any other MP3 player. I should mention about the radio though, that you only have access to FM stations and not AM stations.Overall I found that this player has everything I need. It's really an amazing deal for the amount of features you get, and I am quite pleased with it. I highly recommend it.
This cable release does what it claims, no more, no less. I use it for an e-1; it can also be used for the newer e-3. Unfortunately, a different model has to be used for all other Olympus 4/3 cameras (a USB cable release). I wish Olympus had standardized on one or the other, but they're no different from other camera manufacturers in this respect. Otherwise, cable release seems well-made.
Its a sweet deal for a sweet 3.2 pixel camera. Got it for $239, then added a Lexar 128 MB memory stick for $39 bucks. The P7 may have one more X of optical zoom (and be a bit smaller when turned off), but who cares...? Smart zoom corrects that without losing resolution and/or you can clean it up on the PC if need be any way. The movie feature is fun to play with, and the overall features are very user-friendly and intuitive. You'd have to be a moron not to love this camera. But do your homework, read reviews, ask your sketchy buddies, see what they like or dislike about digital cameras. I gurantee you'll be back to Sony and buying this model or its big brothas.
Well, i thought theres had an 8 foot cord... my cord is 4 feet, these are great, i love them, i use them when playing a game on the computer. i am 15 and the coushins fit ok, it could be better. They have great sound even when the bass is up all the way and the volume is up too, i hope this helps you.
Excellent for cleaning the lens. I started loving it already. It is just 10$ for an original Nikon product. Worth to protect the expensive camera I own
5*A+ for the Seller.This item came in 2 days! So the shipping is Very Fast!Seller had an accurate description about this item.Item was Carefully Packaged and sent in a sturdy box.Now about the Product Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman (USB/PS/2).It is LARGER/BULKIER than the Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse that we previously had.It is HARDER to handle for SMALLER Hands. The buttons are a Little Sticky, we thinkthese will loosen up with use. Over all for us, a Trackman Marble Mouse with the featuresof an Optical Trackman would be a better mouse for us. We are getting used the Optical Trackman,and hope it works as well as Trackman Marble mouse.
I had recieved a kodak camera for christmas from my father! It takes wonderful pictures! around feburary it started acting funny! after a while all the pictures would turn black. i called kodak and they told me to send it to a camera repair place in illanois! well they had told me i would have it fixed for free so I figured go a head and send it in. 2 weeks later I recieved a bill for 200.00 MORE THAN THE CAMERA COST! worse yet if i didnt want it fixed there was a 30.00 inspection fee plus 15.00 to ship it back. Well mym father called kodak and they got it figred out. 2 weeks later no camera. I call the repair shop adn they said they would look in to it and then call me within an hour! they didnt I called the next day to find out what the heck was going on with my camera and it was shipped the previous day! well today i recieved all the other stuff I sent in, but no camera! there was a note saying they were going to replace the camera. I was on hold for an HOUR!! then all they told me to do was call the repair shop! I should be reciving my camera soon and i asked why it took so long to send me a different camera, &quot;they had to back order it, they didn't have the parts&quot;. What I learned. I will never but from kodak again!
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.
The Brother HL-2070N is an amazing printer that is affordable and yet has many features that you frequentlt only see in high end devices. Connect it to your computer from either a parallel port connection, USB connection, or through the ethernet connection. Fast printing times, and fast warm up times make this a speedy printer to behold. The included software CD has a step by step installation wizard that makes setup a breeze, even through the network connection. However if you require more advanced customization of the printer setup, it's there too. You can use the BRADAdmin software on the CD to configure the printer over SNMP, or you can simply enter the printer's IP address or name into your web browser's URL address bar to access the printer's built in web interface. From here you can configure almost to your hearts desire. And it's all secured behind a login and password for the printer. Change the NetBIOS name if you like, or print a test page all from the web interface. From there you can enter a SMTP server to use for the printer to send outgoing emails, and then you can configure notifications that the printer will send to an email address you provide. These notifications are highly configurable with many types that you can choose from. For example you can have the printer shoot you off an email when the toner OR drum is about to reach empty or near it's end of life. Conversely you can have an alert sent when it is empty or finished. There's also timed notifications so for example you can have the printer email you if the front cover has been opened for a time you set (say if it's been open for 40 minutes). As for the print quality? In my opinion it's excellent. Text comes out very sharp, and even on the default DPI and toner settings the text is very dark. The graphic quality surprised me. It's very very good even to the point of being able to print out a photograph which comes out in fine detail, clarity, and contrast. The printer driver has many useful built in features. Including the ability to print multiple pages to one page. There's a manual duplex option that will guide you through performing two sided print jobs. This printer also supports the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) which means that it can be easily configured to be printable to over the internet when it is connected via it's ethernet port to your local network. (Note if you are using a router, you will have to configure port forwarding on your router to achieve this effect. This topic is extensively covered in the networking guide associated with the printer).The printer also has full Windows Vista support. Both x64 and x86, as well as all lower Windows versions, and Mac support too.
We use these speakers out by the pool. This is the third season with them and they sound just as good as the day I bought them!!! Would highly recommend.
This product is great for those videos you took in less than ideal light conditions, it can put color into faded video, adjust your sharpness and contrast. I used it to improve some dvd's I recorded indoors that were kind of washed out looking, the new copy looks much better than the original. It is simple to use, input,output, separate controls for red, green, blue, color level, sharpness, brightness, contrast, overall color level.
I'm buying my 3rd Logitech Cordless Duo Pro/Comfort Duo, not because they wear out, because once you get used to it you'll refuse to switch back. I have one for home and one for work (had to buy my own...the cheapskates, now I'm buying one for my mother's computer for when I'm working on it. My only wish was that it came with the Cordless Trackman. I have to buy it separately but it works off the same receiver or you could use it in addition to the mouse.I'd like to address some of the other comments:Yes, the keyboard feet do collapse but I just whittled and glued some feet on it to my personal angle.So they changed the &quot;standard&quot; layout of the keyboard buttons, once you get used to it all the other keyboards are &quot;wrong.&quot; It's just a matter of what you're familiar with.
I bought this as a gift for my husband who has already spent hours playing around with it (and not even in the woods yet). It seems to be a very high quality product. The company's customer service is very responsive.
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.
Excellent,Ipod Nano Worked Perfect. I Like It
This is microsoft keyboard - feel comfort, heals and soothes my carpal tunnel fingers and hands and arms, versus stupid logitech keyboard an asus and acer i got. bought logitech, slow to response, bought hp keyboard, failed to response, bought acer anf asus, not good either, wasted money to buy those in staples, i tried microsoft keyboard, staples promised me that they will accept 14 days refund if in case i can return this item in case i am not satified, well now, i am very satisfied customer. i thew away the junk logitech keyboard, acer keyboards, asus keyboard as well as my hp. happy to use this model of microsoft keyboard, not just microsoft keyboard out there but rather select this model called MICROSOFT NATURAL ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD 4000. for consumers out there, pls invest your money on thisd keyboard. if you buy the cheap ones, its ok at first but dont waste your money on other keyboards like me. i should have bought this keyboard in the first place , anyway, i am very satisfied to have one at home. i wanna thanked the engineer who designed this keyboard who used his critical thinking to invent this product. any questions email me at jollyjanecandies@yahoo.com ,,,i speak with honesty. this microsoft brand is a winner. josephine yong 9172399822
This was purchased along with a portable Alternator. when we tried to install the ground rod, we discovered that the ground in our area is quite hard. this rod is 3/8 inch diameter and absolutely was destroyed while trying to drive it into the ground. It is in our situation a gross waist of money and time. You decide if you would take the chance of the same happening to you with this 3/8&#34; rod. jwh
The groove headphones are so effective your don't even need to us the groove sound preset, the mega bass preset actually sounds better(groove actually supplies too much bass! ).Sound quality is better than on any other portable cd player I have ever heard. ESP2 is a huge improvement on esp1. But like its explained in the manual, skipping does occur when running or doing any other mad activity. So it dosn't skip when you walk? Actualy it does but very rarely.
These headphones are durable and well constructed. The adjustable headband allows the headphones to fit myself and my school age children correctly. The volume control is great.
Go through these tapes fast!Nice to have 6 tapes at this good price.Good quality.They work well for my home movie purposes.
For the price, you can't beat this unit. The optics is great. I have a couple of binoculars but neither could match the clarity and brightness of this unit. One interesting finding was that the magnification and brightness of this one is better than the 16x50 unit I have for years!
One of those things you buy it once and you're good for years to come. Lifetime warranty...had one short out a year back after 4 or 5 years and having my speaker cab right against the wall, it finally got an intermittent short. They shipped me a replacement without any hassle.
This printer is a baby HP3600N, a workhorse color laser. The 2600 is an amazing printer for such a cheap price. It is small and quiet. It delivers super quality. You gotta get one...throw out that inkjet junk and move up to corporate quality at a home price.
I own one of these for over a month by now. Regarding performance, I have no major complaints. This gadget delivers as promised, and sounds beautifully; even through my cheapo headphones (I could NOT bear the tinny sound of the original Creative headphones, so I replaced them with a pair of Sony low-end cans, which happen to improve the sound a lot.)Now I will try to analyze the Zen Jukebox in some detail:1. Performance: As I said, it is really good. I cannot wait to buy a good pair of headphones, then the sound will surely be even better. Even now I perceive some details I've never had before in some of my oldest songs, it is amazing! One point I did notice: occasionally, the sound gets scratchy, apparently for no reason. I read some other review indicating this same failure and saying that it can only be solved by removing the battery. What I do is changing the album and/or turning the Zen off (using the power button). It has solved the trouble every time and, as I said, it's been very occasional up to this moment. I assume it is related to the fact that this is basically a portable hard-drive which may suffer magnetic interference from other devices (I have a lot of electronics both at home and at work).A good pair of headphones is essential so you can really get the most out of your investment.2. Battery: I charged it for 04 hours the first time, following the Manual's instructions. An average of 10 effective hours can be expected from a 03 hours charging. Considering I have to use a higher volume level to compensate my lack of good headphones, I guess this is acceptable.3. Software: Many people complain about the accompanying software. It's certainly not the best they could supply. Nevertheless, it has some advantages: for example, transfer is unbeatable faster than with any alternative (Windows Media Player and Real Player, for example). And I've found a way to rip a CD and transfer the files directly to the Zen without saving to my PC hard drive (it saves time and space)! As I mentioned, you can also rip and transfer from Windows media Player and Real Player.4. Connectivity: As the manual acknowledges, this is not intended to be an additional hard drive. But it would have been a blowout if it were. This means you cannot plug it in to any PC and expect it to receive or send files on the go. The Nomad Explorer installation is required first. Transfer speed is generally good, but amazing if you use the Creative Software: for my usual songs, it averaged a second or less per song!5. Navigation: You can easily access any song, album, artist or genres, assuming you have taken care of ID tagging your MP3s. The bad point here is that you can only create real playlists in your PC and using the Creative SW. It is virtually impossible to do it in the device itself. But I've read some one say that you cannot play album tracks in the original order. This is not true; you only have to select the album.* Pros: Very good price/value ratio; excellent sound; doubles as data storage* Cons: Cannot create playlists on the device; not for athletes
The saying you get what you pay for truly applies for this product. The sound quality is horrible, music plays unclear with lots of static. I chose this product over the monster brand because of its great product reviews but now im definitely regretting it.
these headsets work great, have had no problem with them. I use it with my att993 telephone. I work as a customer service rep and they work fine with the phone. They don't have a volume control or mute button but it is still fine since my telephone has all of those features.
I was affraid it would not work with Windows XP Professional edition. I first downloaded the last software version from Logitech web site (I did not used the CD that came with the camera), then I pluged it in and it started working wonderfull.
I rent a huge 60 year old house in Louisiana that is poorly insulated. So my wife and I started running dehumidifiers that have greatly aided her allergies. One demudifier was a new "high efficiency" one that cycles on and off beautifully, the other is a 20 year old Sears one that runs constantly. I needed to find out if it was worth the $200 cost to replace the old one so I purchased this relatively inexpensive device to determine how much it costs to run each. By looking at my utility bill I was able to determine the cost per Watt and this little magic box did the rest. Bottom line - it would take at least 2 years to break even with a new dehumidifier (by then either the old one will break or my employer will transfer me somewhere less humid :) My only problem is now that I have received a genuine benefit from it I have no idea what to use it on that will actually provide me information that I will care about...maybe I will see those CFLs really save me money...I haven't noticed any savings :)
I purchased this item to replace on older Radio Shack item. I was happy to see the product was much smaller, no long wire going from the PS2 to the USB. However, the product failed to work. No matter what I tried, I could not get the keyboard to work. I wound up buying another one from Radio Shack
epson picturemate print packs only work with the picturemate printers - but what a combo. ink is instantly dry and for the most part waterproof.
The i trip looks great...but is more annoying than any thing.. an a recent 5 hr road trip my ipod/itrip had to be reprogramed so many times while driving it became annoying and dangerous distracting me driving. the reprograming wasn't from radio interference but rather THE ITRIP WOULD JUST STOP WORKING! Avoid this purchase unless you like being distracted while driving.
I bought two of these to use with our new laptops and we really like them. As we have Arthritis and it is much easier for us to use than a regular mouse or even the touch pad on the laptop. I have used the Trackman for years with my old desktop computer so it was necessary for me to use with my laptop too.
We used this for the Archos and for our laptop...great way to boost the sound of a DVD
Always shop around for things like this, but monoprice.com has the best quality and prices for all cables and more. I got this GPS cable for 73 cents and an hdmi 1.3 cable for like $9.
I needed a camera case for my new digital camera. The Sony LCSCSQ/B Soft Carrying Case for Sony T, W, and N Series Digital Cameras (Black) fit perfectly. Great product and is exactly what I wanted.
I love this camera. I had a Nikon L6 a few months earlier and it was not have the camera. The lag time drove me nuts. After 2 months it had a defect (Lens Error) and I returned it (Amazon was very graceful and courteous and offered!) I purchased the Canon A570IS (andother great product and great price thru amazon.com) and LOVE it. It's been a huge difference. I take it everywhere. It's so quick and easy to use. Very little lag time. I'm just a mom that doesn't want to miss a second of my children's lives and this is the camera for me. I don't have hours to read the instruction manual. My photos turn out great though. I couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend this camera! It's great!
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 really like these speakers. I hooked them up to an old Onkyo reciever. The bass was a little weak but an adjustment on the reciever helped. I think If these speakers were combined with a sub woofer they could really shine. Overall very good sound for the money and considering the small size.
I brought this especially to house my Wemberley Tripod head, works great and is good piece of mind, colour is also brilliant.
This is one of the most comprehensive yet clearly written guides to protecting network data. Over 800 pages of detailed information include explanations of network &quot;Hacker&quot; terms, latest tools to protect ourselves and organizations that offer further training. Required reading for anyone associated with network security.
Great item from Amamzon. Given as a gift to my son and he thoroughly enjoys it. Super item at a super price.
Simply amazing! This palm-sized video capture device has on one side 3 composite video cables (yellow, white, and red) and an S-Video connection, and then on the other side a USB 2.0 connection and a sound cable that connects to your sound card. You can use it to capture VHS and even videogames in action into your computer, turning them into digital files that can be burned to CDs/DVDs very easily. The only catch is that you'll need a reasonably powerful computer in order to use it.My computer is using Windows 2000 & XP Home, a 2GHz Athlon XP 2600+, 512MB memory, and an AGP 8x GeForce FX 5200 videocard. On an even more technical note: My system uses the KT400 northbridge/VT 8235 southbridge chipset, and yet this device still works great on my system! I mention this because I was very surprised to see this note in the instructions- "This device requires the system to support isochronous transfer. At present, VIA KT400, KT333 and K266A chipset motherboards are not supported.; VIA 8235 and VT6202 chipsets can only operate on Windows XP & 2000." It's a confusing note because the KT400 (which the note states isn't supported) actually comes with the VT 8235 (which can run with 2000/XP). In any case, confusing note aside, my KT400/VT8235 chipset/system and this device work great together! I'm sure anyone with a similar setup will be okay. This device's minimum requirements are Windows 2000/XP; a P4 2GHz/Athlon XP 2100+; 256MB DDR memory, AGP 4x videocard; audio line-in with soundcard; and most importantly- USB 2.0 compatibility. An ordinary USB 1.1 connection will barely work, if at all.My favorite thing here is the 2 very nice software applications included: Broderbund's MovieShop Select 6.5 (my favorite), and Mediostream's neoDVDstandard 4. These are excellent programs for beginners! Either one can be used during video-capturing, as they both have nice preview screens that show exactly what your VHS player or video game system is playing at the moment (You can play videogames within Windows! I've played Crazy Taxi with my Dreamcast attached to this product, and the live-action footage is captured into the computer). MovieShop automatically converts captures to Quicktime, while neoDVD converts to MPEG-2. Once captured, these programs can re-encode clips to MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Quicktime, or AVI- it's your choice. While MovieShop requires 1024 by 768 screen resolution, neoDVD works well in either 1024 by 768 or 800 by 600, which makes the preview screen even larger. The main difficulty I've had with this product so far is that I've occasionally had trouble with the sound and video being out-of-sync a bit after a capture. This doesn't always happen, and when it does I usually just start the process over again and it works fine, or I just capture video in the other of the 2 software programs included (when MovieShop gives me trouble with a particular clip, I just switch to neoDVD and everything's usually okay). It's also important to note that while MovieShop's preview screen shows your video/videogame footage very smoothly during capture, neoDVD's preview will always become jerky-looking, which can be very disconcerting, but the capture actually turns out well nonetheless. If you're capturing a videogame in action, then you'll definitely appreciate MovieShop's smooth-playing preview screen, as it's hard to play a game when the screen is jerky-looking! Also, sometimes after re-encoding a clip there will be a noticeably thin, yellow-green line wavering at the base of the clip when viewed with a media player. This only happens when you re-encode a clip that's already on your computer- the clips created during capture are very high quality indeed, and are without this particular annoyance. Overall, this product is highly recommended!
I have to say I was suprised how easily operated this camcorder was.Normaly theres something I don't understand. Although there's one thing I don't like.For me the camara uses a lot batteries it should come with a charger. But over all I think it's a good and easily used product.
Works OK on my Sharp VCR.My original sharp remote control broke and I am just happy this one does everything I want. Do not loose the manual! If you do check up this site:http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/files/dl.cgi?file=others/philips/pm435-manual.zip&area;=other
This router rocks. I get way better range and way faster downloads with this router compared to my old Linksys Wireless-G that got fried by lightning. And I'm not even using the wireless-n yet...can't wait to see how fast it is with that! The setup is incredibly easy. A poorly trained monkey could do it in 20 minutes, tops.This router costs a bit more than some others out there, but it's for good reason. One reviewer wrote that his router got too hot and began to experience lag when the router overheated, but he must have had a faulty unit--I have had no sign of overheating after many months of use.The blue lights are a tad bright, but it's not a bad looking router overall. Kinda reminds me of EVA from Wall-E.
Works great for me in windows XP. Does RAID 0,1,1+0,5 or JBOD, Fits in a regular PCI slot as well as PCI-X. Minimal printed instructions, and the pdf isn't really that great either. I'm using it with an ICY Dock MB561 4 bay external enclosure and I'm quite happy with the whole setup.Edit: I've been running Windows 7 32 bit for several months and the card runs fine, even though the drivers only list support up to vista. The included software doesn't work, but you don't need it. You can do everything in the BIOS. Solid card working well a year on.
This screen is great for my purpose. I've mounted it over the windows in my great room to create a 'big screen tv' (along with my projector). I love the automatic/slow recoil feature!
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
I got this burner about a year ago. At that time it was the fastest and seemed to be the best. Now it is somewhat outdated. The programs are old. I have messed up so many times trying to copy cds becasue of &quot;buffer underuns&quot;. Considering data and making you own original cds, it is great. If you are considering buying a burner, go for some of the newer ones, that are faster but also because they have solved all those problems.
At last, I now have room for all my dvd's. I can put them in alphabetical order
It's been a great camera so far. Noticed the sharpness of the images right away after using our 2 MP canon. Have not had time to get into the fine points of using the camera yet, but looking forward to getting into it.
Word to the wise, read the box carefully. There is a difference between "wireless internet ready" and "built in wireless." Samsung has mad a great product. I loved the touch controls. The mechanisms were smooth as silk. Everything looked great, and the interface and setup were a breeze. Kudos to Samsung for making this great machine. Only problem is to operate it wirelessly, you will have to buy an additional wireless LAN adapter at $50-80. This is why I returned the product and paid an additional $10 for a Sony with built in wireless. The Sony is great too, if not quite as slick. But, out of the box the Sony works.I can't be all pissy about it. It says right on the top of the box "wireless ready (wireless LAN adapter sold separately)." Only thing is, until yesterday, I didn't know what a wireless LAN adapter was for. I am writing this because if you buy this product online, it won't be so easy to return when it doesn't do what you want out of the box.
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!
It looks good, but... there are some problems with it.used the device for about a week and it died. A cute little failure icon appeared and that was the end of the story. Went thru all of the troubleshooting with apple and they said "Take it in for repair."The interface is extremely constrained and clumsy. If you want to do anything not in the few simple commands, it's just not possible. it could safely be called fascist but i'll be polite and stick with "clumsy."You can manually build playlists, but there is no easy way to put similar types of music together (say all your percussion). Using hack tools online you can get around this but it's awkward.The software install is messy and changes any number of setting on the local system.iTunes flashes adverts and tries to get you to buy something. it appears aimed more at marketing music than at organizing and playing music.if you use this for anything athletic, you can hit the button to block key presses. useful! but the first time you stretch and pull the headphone jack out, it shuts itself off. a "feature" you can't disable. you need to dig it out, unlock it, reset it, and start over....the phones that come with it are a torture device, and a good indicator of what apple thinks of its users.in summary, it's a cute device and popular. but (remember high school?) like a cute and popular teen it has little substance and is more abrasive than useful.consider saving your money.
Out of all the mp3 players out there, the Rio Eigen is top notch. Though it doesn't pack the storage power of the iPod, not many people need 10-40 gigs for their music. I will break down the basics of this awesome little unit.It's compact and easy to use. Any problems with Rio's &quot;Nitrus&quot; have been cleaned up. It has a smart professional looking design, and its metallic case just adds a little more style. The display is easy to read, and simple to navigate through. The buttons...although a tad small work nicely and don't really feel tacked on like with other players.The sound is top notch. A lot of people complain about the scratchy sounds in the background...well just make sure the files you transfer to the player are quality to begin with. The amp has decent power and can go low to blow your brains out high (if you like it that way) without distorting the music. There are 5 equalizer presets, but there is also a handy custom equalizer you can adjust to your preference.It comes with a power supply, the unit, software, usb cable, and ear phones. Though, I really don't like earbuds...they hurt my ears, so if you suffer the same problem, consider getting some other ones. The software takes a little tweaking, but if you know how to operate a computer, the directions are painless and thorough.All and all, this is a fantastic unit. Everything is easy to use; the storage is large but not OVERLY ambitious like some of the other juke boxes, sounds great, and looks great. My minor complaints are that the battery (although long lifespan [16 hours]) is a lithium one that you have to recharge for up to 5 hours. This is a bit of a pain for me...but that's just me. JUST BUY IT!!!!!
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.
I agree the boom is longer, which can be an advantage. However, as a telecommuter who multitasks like crazy while on conference calls, this headset won't work. There are no controls on it for volume, or to mute. Panasonic makes a better product, with these controls, as well as a noise cancelling microphone: PAN-KXTCA92. I am sending back the 3 of these I ordered, for the other model. More $$, but you get what you pay for.
I have been really happy with the overall performance of this camera. I love being able to change how many pixels I want for my photos. I frequently will use the 5 pixel function so that I can later crop photos as necessary. Sometimes I wish that the camera were smaller. Also, we had to send the camera back to the manufacturer because the battery closure warped and the camera kept losing power. They fixed it quickly and for free. I was happy with the service.
First GPS I've ever bought, but seems to work well most of the time. I really like being able to give it voice commands via a microphone. It is a big safety plus.Only thing that concerns me is that sometimes it tells you to turn left when it should say right and right when it should be left. I find I have to double check its left verses right recommendation against the actual map which has yet to be wrong.Acquisition time and sensitivity have not been a problem for me. All of the roads in my neighborhood are on the map although some are not where they should be (GPS shows you driving about 20 feet away).The software is so feature rich that figuring it out takes a while. Don't wait until you in a moving vehicle to learn the software.
I've gone through at least 12 of these in the past year. I've bought some that cost much more. It doesn't matter. These things don't last for more than a couple months. I bought two of these in October and the second one stopped working 3 days ago. They didn't break. They just stopped working. I was talking to someone and the line went dead. I wish Panasonic would come out with a wireless version for cordless phones.
I really like this camera!I takes very good pictures but if you have big hands, maybe you'll need to add the battery grip as i did.The result is a bulky camera perfect for amateurs like me.Easy to use giving excellent results.
Nice product. So far so good after so many years. I have not used it much though but looks and works good. Hopefully it works the same way for years to come.
Worked OK for a few months. Always fit kind of loose. One day a small metal piece fell out of the tumbler. The lock would no longer operate. Since it was still attached to my laptop, I had to use a dull hacksaw to remove it. It only took about ten pulls of the saw to remove it. good thing it was loose or I may have marred my laptop. Made of toy metal!
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.
Wanted to give a more up to date review. All the others below are correct just many years ago. I recently bought this camera for just over $1,000. I had been watching it for some time. I wanted to get an HD but I couldn't really fine one I liked for a nice price. This camera, though still DV, has far more than any HD for the price. There are so many settings and things that can be done that I have yet to discover. The final product is amazing. I have shot all types of things with this camera and the end result always amazes people when I say it's from a DV camera. The look is professional and I feel it makes you be taken more seriously then rolling up with a small HD camera. Most people are naive and go based on looks so I always like the questions and comments when I take it out of the bag. So though this is now 2012, I still love this camera and use it all the time for my projects. One day I will upgrade to an HD but right now I am 110% satisfied with this camera.
I did a lot of research before buying this GPS unit. I think the feature package this comes with is very good. You can pay more, get extra features that I don't really want (mp3 play, pictures etc), but for straightforward GPS use in the car I think it is almost perfect.I use it in a full sized van and have no problem with the screen size, window mount, or losing satellites. A little more volume would be nice but it's okay.I like the spoken street names, custom POI's and size of the C340.
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!
After way too much time infront of a PC reading reviews or a camera store counter (damn I was sick of it), this D80 is what I chose. Bought it 2 weeks ago and then went on a 10 day trip West. After draging it everywhere I has not let me down. For the price its perfect. I'm still working out exactly how to make it work to its potential aswell as fighting understanding of other manufacturers camera layouts in my head) At work I have a Rebel Xt I bought last year as I need its compact casing. My Brother has the Canon D30 after he progressed from the XT and a friend on the west coast has the D200. Having experience both I still love what I chose. My biggest reason however for going again with Nikon was that I already have a N6006 film camera with a lens and my hope was I could use its Nikkor AF 35-105mm with this camera and give myself more options. After reading lots of reviews as to whether this was possible and finally taking the lens to a shop I found it worked fine. Experience in the field in the last 10 days has shown it does not work seemlessly buy that may well be me not the lens. The 2.5 inch LCD is sooo much easier to read than the Rebel XT. The info read out on top is much better placed than the one above the LCD on the XT (if obstructed in an architectural model shoot and I can't see through the viewfinder myself, I certainly can't see the info screen if its below it). I didn't go with the 18-135 in the end for a lens as there is a vinyetting issue at the high end which bothered me. I got a great deal for the same price at Cameraland in New Hampshire for the D80 and the (D70s) 18-70mm tried and trusted lens. Fab. Now need to save up and wait for the release of the 80-300 VR lens thats coming out. Would love the 80-400 Vr but its 3 times the price.My hardest time was finiding someone with it in stock, at a price I wanted to pay, the set up I wanted and who wasn't trying to make a dodgie deal (like some of those cheap web based places in NYC).It really was the hardest part of the purchase in the end. I was surprised. Many people were almost reluctant to make a sale. It was wierd. Parts are hard to get too apparently like a spare battery and very few places have the 18-135 lens instock either.Anyway enjoy your purchase if you choose this camera. I hope it takes many great pictures for you.
This device...very nice when it works...horrible and comparable to a beta level product at best when you really try to use it (should not have been released as is or passed validation/quality control - are the people at Samsung sleeping??).Issues experienced in first month:1) Firmware (master operating code for the device) will not upgrade over Internet - it downloads, turns off on its own as it's supposed to for upgrade, but does NOT complete upgrade (yes, I do have a working connection and device confirms Internet connectivity)2) Samsung knows about the problem - I called them and the offered to send me a CD that will upgrade the firmware...ETA 9 business days...until then, it's a decent looking piece of furniture (NOT customer oriented company - Samsung should ship this overnight to address the problem, not in 2 weeks!!)3) Google maps app freezes the device when you turn traffic feature on - have to turn it off and then back on to get control over device4) Will NOT play Avatar or Percy Jackson & Olympians: The Lightning Thief...so far...expecting more new releases to not work (get the red screen when trying to play movie)5) No on-screen display ANYWHERE of model number and serial number for device. Guess what the smart guys at Samsung first ask you for when you call them (to attempt a fix of the issues noted above)...the model and serial numbers. You have to pull the device out of your entertainment center to look up info on the back of the device - very frustrating!! This info should be available along with the firmware version (that is available) in the setup/status menu or the special menu (tray open and press/hold info button). Again, not customer oriented at all - something that a good consumer company would get right.6) Slow! It takes what it seems like forever for a DVD to start playing.7) Privacy policy - outrageous!!! The terms force you to accept to use Internet features and specify that Samsung refuses to be subject to any federal or local laws and only subject to laws of South Korea...but that I as the consumer am OBLIGATED to provide accurate, complete and immediate personal information...to which Samsung will have full access to.
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.
Before I bought this player my infant daughter would cry in the backseat and because she was rearfacing it was hard to console her. This attaches to the headrest in the backseat and now she is soothed by watching her DVDs. Picture is clear and is great quality. I did have trouble with the first player I received because I think it was overheating. I returned it and was sent a new one with no problems. It's been great
Crayola did not mention anywhere on the outside of the box that this product ONLY works with Windows 95 or 98. Very Frustrating!!
I've been using this product for years, this is my second one. The first lasted about 2 years, this one's going on 3 years and it's still working fine.I just need something that records my voice, doesn't have to be high quality recording. My words come out clear, it's got a counter, comes with an AC adaptor, built in mic works fine...perfect!
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.
very easy to set up and works well. The buttons on the remote are easy to find and use
dumb review requirement.more nonsense words requiredhow many does this dumb thing need.six more words, one two three
I bought this camera around Christmas time, and haven't been happy with it. Although the pictures do come out some-what nicely the other features of this camera are horrible. First off, when you zoom the image doesn't appear on the screen, there is simply a orange line that appears around the image. Another thing that is not satisfactory, is the way it tuns on. Instead of having a button to turn it on it has a little sliding thing. The problem with this is that it is constantly turning on in my purse/pocket. Instead of spending your money on batteries, use that money to buy a better camera!
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.
Very disappointed in the overall performance. It could be the batteries rather than the charger. They do not hold a charge very well.Took 2 heavy duty batteries in a comparison test and I found that they lasted longer than my Sony batteries (fully charged). Sure it saves on the cost of replacing batteries but it is sad when I need to carry the extra set of 2 along as I know my device will need them before too long.
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 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.
For the first two months I was using this device, it worked well. After that, half the time it wouldn't read the card data, and I'd have to putz around with it to get it to work. Finally, last week it just quit. Nothing I tried would get it to read, even though the lights were indicating that it was on and working. Into the trash it goes after only one year of light use.
Didn't leak when I took it under water. Be careful to rinse it thoroughly after use and leave to dry open in a clean environment.
This unit can't be beat..great sound &amp; great price. I use it for listening to music, talk radio and books-on-tape and it beats the $60.00 Sony I had on all counts.
I've got a smoker but I'm also using the ET-73 on a Weber gas grill too for what I call "fast smoking". I put a large aluminum plate on top of the flavor bars that forces the flame heat to 2" gaps at the front and back of the grill so everything gets cooked indirect, even with the center burner on (though the plate gets pretty hot and throws quite a bit of radiant heat) I jam a chunk of smoke wood in between a couple of the flavor bars. Anway, this dual probe thermo is great for knowing how hot things are in the cooking zone directly above the plate and the food probe does what its supposed to do, tell me when everything is done! This Maverick does great at the higher grill temps too so when the need arises for a fast response meal and if your like me and you want to know what is going on temp wise in the cooker and in the meat this is the machine.ps: I think a couple of the comments on here are from way before this unit was even available (early '07) so be aware of that
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.
I just wanted to say that I have used Koss &quot;plugs&quot; for some time now and they are terrific.I use them everywhere and they really block out most of the noise (if inserted properly). It takes some getting used to and you don't want to share earbuds w/ someone else (because you stick it into your ear cannal).I have no problem putting them into my ear or removing them. It does however have to be squished into the ear, so some people cannot get used to this idea. However, that is how it blocks outside sound. Try twisting while inserting. That's my 2 cents.
the speaker is buzzing =( it works but the cables are not all perfect soo sad! the sound is great when its loud...but when no music is on it hummz and is quite annoying
The batteries work flawlessly and have a much longer life than the Panasonic Nickel Cadmium P-P511 at a much lower price
Lenses, even a 'bargain' lens like the Sony 75-300, are expensive in absolute terms (at least at my budget level) so, like most folks, I researched my options to death. In the end, Sony offered a bundle of the 18-55mm and 75-300mm lenses with the a65 camera that effectively cut $100 off the price of this lens. Even at full price, it's an excellent value. The other Sony alternative, the Sony 70-300 G series lens, currently sells at $999. At the time, I could have picked up one at $899 but still it's a huge premium for some nice to have features and marginal image improvements (many of which the a65 can correct with firmware settings). If money were no object, sure I'd go G.The proof of the performance is in the photos. I uploaded 4 photos I took at a local zoo. If you're an amateur like myself wanting to up your vacation, family, etc photos to the next level an order of magnitude better than compact point and shoot or super-zoom (where I upgraded from) cameras this lens is for you. With no real experience (used an Olympus SLR in the '80s-'90s, Lumix FZ35 recently), I was able to take several hundred pictures at the zoo, most of which are 'pro' quality. All the pictures were taken hand held on an overcast, gloomy day but none were blurred by camera shake.I had considered the Sony 55-200mm lens that did comparatively about as well in reviews and is more compact. You save $50 but I find myself so often at the long end of the 75-300mm lens I'm very glad to have the extra 100mm to work with. Sometimes I hear people complain working at the long end of this zoom range is a real challenge. Personally, I find it pretty easy to work with and I'm certainly nothing special in terms of having a steady hand. In fact, that's the whole point of the Sony Alpha system. Coupled with the a65 body, the 75-300mm lens is a no-brainer to operate. Keep in mind on Sony bodies like the a65 this lens has an effect zoom range equivalent to a 35mm 112.5-450mm.I shoot a lot of macro shots of flowers. Initially, I though that's what I'd use the kit 18-55mm lens for. The 18-55mm lens is okay for this purpose; however, I find the 75-300mm usually produces far better results.If you're into pixel peeping to evaluate the quality of this lens with a comparison to the Sony 70-300 G lens, Google "Kurt Munger" for a great in-depth review.The main complaint I hear about the bargain range of Sony lenses in reviews is the cheap auto-focus. I find it works well. On rare occasions I'll manually focus particularly when I'm doing close-up shots in more of a macro mode. It's not silent but I wouldn't call it loud in absolute terms but I don't have any experience with more expensive Sony lenses or other manufacturers' systems to compare it to except Canon and Nikon kit lenses.Build quality is fine. Sure, the body is all plastic but it feels solid, not cheap at all. It comes with an attachable lens hood. Personally, lens hoods rarely block flair in my experience but, hey, it's free. It attaches to the lens in reverse for storage.I'm giving it 5 stars because I can recommend it without reservation and I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. I'm suffering from no G lens envy.
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.
The Memorex mp3 player works... but its pretty tricky to get it to work. I had some trouble getting it to play my mp3 songs on my first try. I had to create a subfolder on my cd and then keep trying to get the faults out. It was very picky. Finally, I got it to work and it works almost flawlessly. It has very good sound and bass boost, which I enjoyed. The car kit works as well. I came across a few problems, such as some rare skips during playback. Sometimes the player shut off altogether, forcing me to reload the cd's information at the beginning for about 10 sec. (It has to do this every time you start to listen.) I believe that this has to do with that the player was using its power plug, not playing on batteries. I am happy with the player though, and it far outbeats those 64 MG mp3 players which can only play a few songs, unlike this one which can play a huge amount, like 150 songs. I also like the ID3 tags (they show the name of the artist, song, and album.) Unfortunately, my screen blanks out once in a while and freezes, although playback continues. I still believe that this player was a great value since it was cheap compared to other players, and still played well, which was all that I really wanted.
I love theese jewel cases. They arrived well protected so they do not arived damaged. They shipped them quickly and I will reorder as needed. Thanks!
The first unit we received was defective but was replaced very promptly. The replacement unit does just what it is supposed to do. The only thing that keeps it from being 5 star is the fact that the first one didn't work so it leaves a nagging reliability question in the back of my mind.
I went to the opera last week and am very happy with my new opera glasses. However, I find it difficult to applaud when holding them, so I may regret not choosing the ones with the chain. The view is fine and I think they're nice to look at as well. Also a nice feature is they can be tucked in a small purse or pocket.
I've been using this keyboard for about a week now. I bought it to help relieve some of the pain that has started in my hands and wrists. I absolutely love it. The spacebar is a little sticky, but if I hadn't seen it mentioned on other reviews, I wouldn't have even thought about it. It is comfortable and easy to use.
It's a 4GB SD card that works. But it is ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY NOT a 150X card: I've tried it on various systems and the max read rate is 2MB/s and the write rate is a little less than that. 150X cards (Class 6) are rated up to 22.5MB/sec read speed (some brands claim up to 30MB/s), which is over 11X of what I'm getting.Effectively, you're paying for a 13X (Class 2) SD Card. I'm using mine in an eBook reader, so the slower speed is fine. If you're fine getting a falsely-advertised product, then buy this one.
I have owned this Samsung DLP for 22 months. The TV has been inoperable for 20 of those months, starting from the day it came out of the box. Samsung customer service and "executive" customer service is a total joke. I have gone through 2 authorized repair companies, and have now proceeded to the State Attorney Generals office. I would not buy rubber dog poop with the Samsung logo!One star rating because I cannot submit a "NO STAR" rating.
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.
love this product, works great and less of a mess trying to charge more than one phone at a time. You don't have to worry if you have more than one plug in in your car.I love mostly that you don't have to have to many wires hanging around looking awful. And it's easy to access your phone.
I have an older Sony surround sound system that I really enjoy that had two tower front speakers that were about three feet high. I replaced those with this pair of bookshelf speakers. The others were too big for the room I was putting the system and attached TV in. The new speakers sound as good if not better than those they replaced. I'm not an audio expert by any means but for those of you that are just looking for some good speakers with a good sound quality at a great price these fill the bill.
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.
Well, it might not be a very good quality printer, but hey, I bought a bunch of them when they were on sale at the local supermarket. They actually cost less than a new inkt cartridge for my other printer (HP Designjet 120). And still it prints out 1200x600 dpi, 8 pages b&amp;w text with the optional black cart (which I got for free when I bought the printers. And I must say, the prints look pretty good.Anyway, these printers are dead cheap and IMHO perfect for people who dont print very much, or like me, take it with me to LAN-parties and stuff (you can't imagine how popular you are when you're the only one there with a printer :) And hey, it's so cheap that it doesn't matter if it breaks or gets nicked... I throw mine out when the carts empty anyway :)Oh, and it is compact too, which is a big advantage when u are living on a boat :)
I have Polaroid 32' widescreen, and all the Digital channels are not compatible with the digital tuner that's in the TV'When I called product support, told me told me that LIFE IS NOT FAIR!!,neither is Polariold! that there was noting they could do.
This is a great tool, it's very comfortable and very easy to use and not have to worry about a cord twisting on you. I would recommend this to anyone...
i got this to get rid of all the plastic cases for my dvds. it did the trick for the most part. i think cause its not totally full it is a little hard to manuever and the cds sometimes slip out of the holders. other then that i got it fast and it does the trick.
Panasonic DMW-CHTZ3 Hard Case for Panasonic TZ, LZ and LS Series Digital CamerasI love the Lumix hard case, it has plenty of room and protects the camera well. Inside pockets for small accessories is very convenient.
I was a bit hesitant to spend the money for this but I became a believer instantly! I am a pretty low-tech guy but this Garmin c340 is extremely easy to set-up and operate, even for me. Its seems to be well built and of solid construction and nice looking to boot.At 59 years old is sometimes is stressful finding a new address and keeping from crashing into something too, but with this unit I can just relax and drive. Way cool!
Excellent lens! I just got back from my safari in Tanzania where I took over 3000 pictures. Attaching this lens to my 5D mark II gave me fantastic results. I really can't add anymore to this review than what has already been stated by others, so ... Just buy it. (Git-er-dun)
DOES NOT FIT! Product is branded with the GARMIN logo. And further states for use on GPSMAP 396 (our model). As another review states..."The contacts are correctly placed but the rubber type product that is meant for a press fit into the gps is too small in diameter and the cord immediately falls out."Before ordering, I visited the GARMIN WEBSITE to grab the SPECIFIC PRODUCT NUMBER FOR THE CORD - to make SURE this was the right cord on the Amazon site...and IT DID MATCH.You're forced to cut the plastic packaging to get it out to try it. I'm going to attempt sending it back...
It is amazing what a good Monster cable can do to your sound quality. I should have bought this a long time ago.
Thanks to previous reviewers for making me get this screen, I'm glad I purchased it.I was skeptical because of the price (you pay for what you get). The screen looks great. I have a wall mounted 120" behind it, hung this one from cieling joist.I secured 2 18" 2x6 each side, screwed open faced hooks(hang down) maybe size 20 dont know (I found em in garage),attached about 1 foot dog chain with 2 screws oversize washers and nuts to the cieling part of mount it's the best way to do it' I can raise, lower or remove creen whenever. Although an elctric screen is "pimp" I was over budget plus I'm going to leave screen lowered as to avoid sea sickness (waves).Should have paid $237 but paid $337 to get it next day. I was on vacation and did not intend to get 1 untilnext year but wife came through and paid for it on Thursday and I wanted to installit while still on vacation.Paired with recently purchased(same week) panyBdt320, sony820,pany Au7000u all 3d and previous purchased buttkickers under riser with 4 theatre seats I'm a happy man!.
I bought these to listen to music on my computer. Needless to say, I am very unhappy with them. They sound very distorted at higher volumes, and that little blue light is very annoying. DO NOT PURCHASE unless desperate!!
I ordered 3 cables and one was defective. It wasn't obvious and took me a little while to figure out as the problem was intermittent. I didn't bother to send it back or get a replacement since it was so cheap in the first place.
Waste of money, the charge does not hold in the battery pack at all. I suggest all to avoid and to cough up more money for the more expensive plug and play model.
Fairly easy to setup although the new plethora of options and some minor changes to older model setup is somewhat different. The first machine was the easiest to add while the second and third were a bit more confusing since different OSs would not accept the autogen security key which I had to figure out how to change.Once setup it has worked flawlessly for me using 3 ports continuously, 2 wired and 1 wireless under heavy load. Additionally the uPNP port forwarding required by many newer programs seems to be supported and working flawlessly as well.
What is there to say about an USB port adapter for the car? I inserted it in the lighter receptacle and it worked!
A few years ago, I visited the UK but the logitec headset I brought with me went tango uniform. As you might guess it left me dead in the water as far as VOIP telephony so off to Amazon I went looking for a replacement and I knew it wasn't going to be another bloody logitec. I don't like headsets which have mike booms that do not extend out far enough and cannot be moved laterally. So, the LX3000 comes up. I am totally blind so I could not look at the cute? little pictures. I decided to buy the thing and see if it was worth the effort. Answer? Yes it was. The headset arrived and I pulled it out of the box plugged it into the at the time XP machine and we were off to the races as it were. Now what do I think? First to my head the fit is comfortable (your milage may vary) The playback audio is acceptable for a headset in this price range. I have used the headset in various applications such as Skype EchoLink and in various webcasting projects with which I have been involved. I have also used it in commercial production and the reports I have gotten back on the transmit audio have been uniformly good. I recommend this headset highly enough that I have several as backup. I have also sent a number of these headsets to friends of mine who needed a headset and they have been uniformly appreciative. Most who buy this product will I think be satisfied with the performance.
This works well for cleaning out the innards of my PC, and I'm satisfied with how much compressed air there seems to be. However, I should note that I didn't receive the straw shown in the picture -- this may or may not be typical.
I used it with my Apple Powerbook and it's a excellent product.For Window's users it will be necessary to reformat the disk for NTFS or FAT partition.
If you need a small flash that is a lot more powerful than the on-camera flash on your compatible Nikon camera, this is a great flash. More than anything, it's a better than on-camera flash that also has bounce capability, which none of the on-camera flashes do. For me, it doesn't replace a full-featured flash like and SB-800 or SB-600, but is a lot smaller and lighter for many times when you don't need the big mama. It's not powerful enough for instance to bounce if the ceiling is higher than 10 or 11 feet with lower ISO settings, where the SB-800 can still reach. I have found I don't use it as often as I thought I would, but that's really because I've not gotten into the habit of using a fill-flash as much as I should. That's not the fault of the flash.It is fully automatic, which really means there's nothing to set or control on this unit. If your camera isn't compatible, basically this flash won't work for you. If it is compatible, it works great and seamlessly. I use it with a D200, D70 and CP8400, and it works great with all of them.One thing to keep in mind is if you were thinking of using it as a "better" main flash on for instance a D200 in wireless remote flash mode, think again. Only the actual in-camera flash can be used in the remote commander mode on a D200. And, this unit is NOT capable of being a remote flash in wireless flash, either. So basically, don't consider it as part of wireless remote flash operation. It's a better than in-camera flash, not a wireless flash.Also keep in mind as far as I know in the Coolpix line only the 8400 and 8800 are fully compatible with this. Most of the newer DSLRs are, though. If your camera isn't i-TTL, it's not the flash for you. Check the compatibility before you buy.If you want a small and fully integrated flash for your Nikon digital, it's a great unit.
I put my nikon d40 with 18-55mm, and external flash, 55-200mm VR nikkor lens, lens ball cleaner, extra sd card. Everything puts perfectly. If you have big DSLR, and big telephoto lens go for bigger one. Don't judge this compact bag.
I loved this radio at first. It has a lot of bells and whistles and appears to be a quality radio. The earlier model lasted 20 years so when it finally gave out I purchased this model with the expectation that it would have a fair lifespan. It was treated with kid gloves sitting on my bedside stand in an airconditioned house and used for about one hour a day. After two years (one year after the warranty ran out) I tried to turn it on and found that keys were locked and 00:00 was flashing. I did everything the manual advised and then tried the Sony online chat. I was advised that it needed to be sent in for service. Then I tried email. They came to the same conclusion and added the link for service. No repair was available but they offered an exchange for a reconditioned radio at the cost of $120 plus tax and shipping. That is nearly the cost of a new radio! I will never buy another SONY product.If you want an expensive disposable radio with neat features, this is the one for you.
I loved this tripod, initially it did a great job of holding my camera. It positions in 2 different kind of ways, you can mount it to make your tripod go left and right, or up and down... I prefer the up and down method as a lot of my videos are from the top down. The tripod did a great job at both positions, but with a Canon T3i with a 18-55mm kit lens it jus wasn't strong enough to hold the lens. Unfortunately that was my mine reason for buying, after reading a few reviews a couple of people have talked me into going back to the drawing board, and see if the tripod can in-fact hold this camera, I'll shoot back here with an update, but if you guys never hear back from me, you know it was shipped back.
Fantastic sound quality. Allows me to listen to progressive radio throughout my house. I just leave my computer on and stay connected to the "facts" untold on commercial, corporate media outlets. I stream through iTunes (free to macs and pcs). No longer am I confined to my computer!Cables Unlimited Wireless Speakers with Remote (SPK-VELO-001)
I purchased at at a local store.It is not a heavy duty tripod but it does the job, it's sturdy enough and works quite well for small cameras, but gets very tricky for balancing SRLs camera/lens weight on it (as on any other tripod head, indeed), but if using it in conjunction with a balancing/focussing rail (FotoMate, which I already had), the problem is solved. The ball head bolt works "metal against metal" which doesn't allow progressive pressure, you have to tightly screw it (and I mean it) for fixing the camera into position.Anyway, it's all metal, it is beautiful and if knowing how to use it, it does the job quite well at a fair price.I like it just as it is and recommend it!
This is the first time i have bought a product from this vendor. They shipped it sooner than the number of days that they had specified. The product was in great condition and well packed. It works great ..so far at least. It couldn't have been better.
I probably have an application that's different from most. I get my content from Dish Satellite TV. The Dish receiver has two tuners that I try to make the most of. One tuner is used for the HD TV at the tuner location and used the HDMI output. But there is also an S-Video output for this tuner on the box. Sometimes I want to watch TV in my basement, and have a coax cable that goes there from the Dish receiver location. So I needed to convert from the S-Video output to channel 3 RF that could be routed to the basement. This box does the job perfectly with no complaints. By the way the second tuner in the Dish Receiver has an RF output, but that one goes to the wife's TV in another room and I can't mess with that one. The hook up gives max flexibility for watching two different Channels in different parts of the house using on one Dish Receiver.
Logitech does it again! I've been a huge fan of Logitech for years, since the Mouse was PC device (almost). I recently converted to Mac for my home systems and switching to the Mac awkward keyboard was difficult at best since I've been using the Logitech &quot;Comfort&quot; style keyboards for years. Not only was it difficult to use, I experienced issues that have been irritating me on a regular basis with random key repeats on certain keys that no matter what I did, nothing would solve my problem.I just bought the new Logitech Comfort Duo package and installed it on my Mac. WOW! What a difference!! Not only do I have my usual comfortable keyboard format but my repeating key problem is gone and I have more control over my mouse. Very impressed!!! THANK YOU LOGITECH!The only thing that would make this better would be to outfit this package in a BlueTooth Version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HINT HINT HINT!! WINK WINK!!
I have had this printer for about 9 months. Previously I used a MFC 9600 for four years. I print approximately 500 - 1000 pages per month. The only reason I bought the new one was the MFC 9600 was not compatible with Windows XP. The MFC 9600 provided bullet-proof service for printing, faxing, and scanning. (I do not use to receive faxes -- so can't comment on that function.) The paper feeder was especially impressive -- almost no malfunction. The MFC-8840D has continued to function with the same reliability -- with much greater printing speed. This is an outstanding choice for small or home-based business use. However, if you need to use this multi-function device for scanning, especially OCR, be forewarned. The imaging software that comes with the printer seems to be a downgrade from the earlier models. I found it clunky to use with very limited features. Unlike the earlier model, the scanning software does not have a feature that automatically detects page orientation for OCR. To upgrade the software would cost almost as much as the printer. I had to buy ReadIris Pro for $100, which I recommend. If you don't do much scanning this product is 5 stars.
All of the tools except the IC-chip grabber is very useful for building a computer or maintaining/ repairing them.The nut drivers did not fit my case nuts, so it didn't do me any good.If Belkin has an anti-static wrist band with this kit, I would put a five-star on this product.
We all need to replace these from time to time. This was the best price I could find for this toner.
Very good product, worked perfectly with my Brother printer! Would buy this article again if needed. Length is perfect and product looks durable.
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.
I have owned two Kensington saddlebags. The first one was great -- lasted a long time, only had expected wear and tear. However, the second Kensington K64079(G) I purchased has shown terrible quality and workmanship. Within months, the "tough" waterproof vinyl backing that is attached on almost all inside surfaces to the fine stretchy mesh started cracking and peeling off.When I say peeling off, I mean giant 1 inch patches of vinyl would peel off. It would then fall to the bottom of the bag and flake into tiny bits and pieces, which would then get stuck in my laptop's USB / power / other ports, causing problems with connectivity and power supply. Eventually, to decrease the chance of damaging my laptop, I would intentionally peel off chunks of vinyl that looked like they would soon come off. Very unacceptable.This is a pity, because the bag would otherwise be quite nice, with a good set of pockets and compartments, which is why after my first Kensington saddlebag, I bought the second as a replacement. However, I've lost faith in the workmanship and durability, and have looked elsewhere for my next laptop bag.
I Purchased 2 New HP 5940s In 12/2005. I Wore 1 Out From Constant Use In 12/2009. I Still Have 1 Of The Originals. I Was Looking On Amazon A Few Weeks Ago & I Found The One I Ended Up Purchasing. I Already Had The Installation CD & The Power Supply. I Just Hooked Up The "New One" & Named It "HP 5940a" And It Works Perfectly.
After a few months of working correctly, my Jukebox one evening had a "Harddrive Problem." It wouldn't let me reboot, reinstall the product OS, reformat the drive or anything. It just keeps giving me a error screen stating "Harddrive Problem" Also, my PC no longer recognized it as an attached peripheral device.Apparently Creative Zen products are designed to operate ONLY just beyond the length of the warranty. What a terrible piece of hardware. I took great care in researching and deciding when I was originally trying to decided which mp3 player product to buy. Apparently I made the wrong choice. Even though the appeal of so much hard drive space for the lower price is strong, the adage is true: you get what you pay for. In this case, you get a lot of hard drive space- the hard drive just doesn't always work. KEEP COMPARISON SHOPPING!
After having tested this out I am simply amazed at the image quality--I used to *hate* using flash but with this I am eager to start using it again. The fact that it was $11 makes it that much better.I had to trim the matchboard slightly as to not trigger the hotshoe switch in my canon 300d, as a result it's far more easier to slide in and out. I find the velcro fit works better than trying to loop it over the nameplate.t's a terrible waste of your bult in flash to not have this always ready.
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.
I love this laptop: it's the best out of the 4 I've owned. I've had it on for 10 hours now, wearing thin cotton pajama pants, and can barely feel any heat from it: a huge improvement over the red burned splotches from the other laptops I've owned! So far Ive played World of Warcraft on it, which runs in max resolution with all graphics settings on max, smooth as can be: not even my desktop does that. It also plays Titan Quest, though I have better results turning down the graphics settings on that one (it's a real graphics hog).The finish is very durable, though the black gloss finish does show fingerprints easily. The keyboard is instinctive (unlike the weird ones on the Toshibas), and the widescreen build means they were able to include a 10-key pad to the right of the keyboard, just like on a desktop. The weight isn't bad: it's lighter than the ones we bought 4 years ago, so it feels light to me. I carry this to school without a problem, but if you're looking for something ultra-lightweight for frequent travel, you may want a smaller laptop.The only complaints I have are.....the touchpad has a very sticky surface, so if you don't plan to use a mouse, you may want to try this one out in the store before purchasing. Second of all, there's a real cockroach of a program included on it called Vongo: when I uninstalled it, it caused errors and I had to go back to a system checkpoint (I've since decided to just leave it, and all HPs are going to come with these programs). Finally, just a tiny thing, I wish that one of the USBs was on the back, instead of on the sides: I just prefer to plug my mouse in the back.Overall, we're extremely happy with this computer. We got a lot of bang for the buck, getting a laptop that I can use for college AND play games on. I'm told that the Intel Duos are the fastest processors, but for gaming I prefer AMD, and any processor will run my college programs. For around $1000, we're very impressed, and are once again pleased with HP!
This remote is probably the worst piece of hardware I've seen in many years.While the manual could be better, it's not the major problem. The problem is the remote design and engineering or the lack of it.While it can learn some of the remote codes, it refuses to learn others (Motorola HD cable box is one example - there is no way this piece of crap can learn numeric buttons 0 and 8, though it learns the rest fine).The assignment of the buttons for preprogrammed devices are also stupid. There is a Menu button on LCD and there is another dedicated Menu button below it. Why they decided to waste the space like this is beyond me.Also, for several components some of the LCD buttons are unused and are not assignable/learnable. And it's not like the remote has plenty of buttons to spare.Even if the remote would have actually worked as it was supposed to, it would suffer from bad ergonomics. Having Up/Down arrows for component switching is not convenient on a 12 device remote. As Samsung engineers could have guessed (if they had some brains, of course) it'd take you 6 button pushes to get from the first to the seventh device mode.My advice - don't waste your time on SAM2000 even if they start giving it out for free.
There is no doubt that On-Stage has created simple, affordable stands, but it also makes them cheap sometimes. Now, the stand is made of metal, which is good, but the wood-floor screws were INSTANTLY stripped when I wanted to put in the rug-friendly ones. The grooves were made of PLASTIC. Who uses that? Also, the main beam began wobbling and I had t tighten it up again while I was positioning it around my station. Finally, on top is a non-skid surface. It's not full covered (I would've preferred that), but it's also a cheap material and you can see that it is because I noticed in one of my stands that there was an incomplete strip that they made up for with a separate rubber strip piece, so there's a slash down on side.Whatever, they do the job. But I'm not dying to tell everyone to get On-Stage stands. They do okay for what they're worth. If you're on a tight budget though, you can't go wrong. It'll do what you need it to do. Although one thing is nice, it's adjustable to various heights and includes a pin to hold it in place. That makes me happy. =)
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.
It works, but unlike previous cables I've used from Quantum, this one requires you to:A. Remove the battery door and the batteries on the flash;B. Insert the battery cable adapter into the flash and tighten in-place using a tension knob;C. The cable on my Canon 430 EX II flash has the cable sticking out on the shutter release side instead of the opposite side. It gets in the way and is cumbersome to maneuver when you are shooting fast paced sports. The battery compartment is exposed and is a potential hazard if you are shooting in wet conditions.Like I said, it works, but I ended up returning this item and will be considering other battery options such as Dynalite or refurbishing my Quantum Turbo battery to use an alternate adapter.
I work in 3D Studio Max and the space pilot nearly doubles my navigation speed as compared to using the keyboard/mouse. The customizable buttons are nice, I have a regular preset, a rigging preset, and a modeling preset so far. So when I'm rigging a character I can easily pan around the model and select verticies, adjusting their weights using the programable buttons.The button placements aren't as good as they could be but bearable, you can actually remap ALL buttons on the device for every configuration you have so you might find it easier to remap the ctrl,shift,alt,esc buttons to custom commands.. or the viewport buttons as those are easier to reach while navigating.Of course for pure fun factor flying around in google earth with it is a joy, but for that you might as well buy the $60 space navigator.If you need customizable keys for your work as I do then its definatly worth it and makes navigation a breeze.I got mine here on amazon for only $270, too bad the price is higher now.Edit: Looks like the price dropped to 220 now, not bad!Still lacking ZBrush and Mudbox support, hopefully will get one of those soon, probably Mudbox.
These binoculars are exactly what I needed and exactly what I expected after reading about them and researching on line. Excellent quality (a bit heavy but well made). I am using these for bird watching as well as on my boat (which was the main reason I needed waterproof). So far, so good.
I'm usually sceptical when buying after-market computer peripherals but I must admit this thing works like a charm. If your ethernet port is broke like mine then I would highly recommend this product.
The product does not do a true translation of the keyboard.Although it was inexpensive you are better off spending a few more dollars and buying a new keyboard.
The camera has no USB connector--it uses a serial wire, which means it can connect to most PCs or older Macs, but needs an adapter or a USB-enabled flash card for newer Macs. Apart from that it takes good pictures and at the price it's selling for now it's a good entry into digital photography. The optional lenses are great and will transfer to other Nikon models later if you upgrade.I prefer the form factor of the 900/950/990 even though they are bigger, because of the way the body twists. This makes it so you can see the LCD when you're holding the camera over your head pointing down, or down by your knees pointing up. Great for pics of kids, crowds, etc. The Nikon 900 series are the only still cameras I know of that do this.
I've had this drive for a few months and it failed. Then the replacement came from IBM and it failed in a few days!! I went online and found at least 7 articles about how faultiy this drive is (go onto google or any search engine and type in '75GXP Failure' and you'll see what I mean). The worst part is IBM refuses to acnowledge the problem and fix it, so you can never rely on this drive or the replacement drive they send you.I highly recommend looking into a different brand, this is a bad investment and your data will never be safe on it.
I have had these headphones for close to a year and I have not had one single problem. They are comfortable, sound phenomenal, and have a long cord that is perfect for computers. The price is the most outstanding quality; because the comfort and sound are what you would expect from a $100 pair. I have told my friends about these and they would all agree with me. Great price for an excellent set of headphones that you will not be disapointed with.
I purchased a set of these speakers after carefull consideration for my girlfriend. The controller for the volume both remote and hard wired lasted all of one day before failing. I promptly contacted Altec Lansing and they promised to send me replacement parts. After waiting for over two weeks I called them, only to find out they had not bothered to ship the part out. The agent told me he would try to ship it out overnight, which didn't happen. It is apparent that this is a company that has no consideration for their customers, so if this sounds like a good company to deal with then I encourage you to buy their faulty product.
Works very well. Just don't think you are going to get hd reception with this. Remember you are blowing up a 3 inch pic to a 40 or 50 inch. The pic is clear just not awesome.
Wow, amazing sound for such small speakers! They are a bit pricey but what Bose product isn't. I think they are worth more around $199.99 but when there is no competition I guess you can afford to charge more. Oh sure there are speaker systems that sound as good and even better but NOT this small. I have another set of Bose speakers that actually sound better but even they are bigger. I needed something small for my computer workstation and these fit the bill perfectly. One thing that should be noted is that the EQ of your sound card can make a huge difference in how these sound. I have the Creative X-Fi and it has some interesting EQ modes which swing wildly from one end of the spectrum to the other. The only complaint and the reason I went 4 stars: I would have preferred the bass and power controls on the front of the sub woofer instead of the backside or even better on the hockey puck controller. (I love that controller!) WARNING: If you are considering the Bose Companion 5, be sure and read my review on it before you order them. I strongly recommend you go to a store that has both the Companion 3 and 5 on display and compare them. They are totally different animals! Be blessed!!!
I bought these to take on my trip in June to Tennessee, or I intended to. The seller didn't get them to me until I returned. I have taken some pictures with them around the house just to see how they worked and haven't had them developed yet.
I always thought that PDAs were for businessmen with lots of money. Not so!I am a college undergraduate with a double major, a full social life, and lots of appointments to keep. Before, my assignment book was a scrawl of 8 different colors of pen margin to margin just to keep everything straight. Now, I have everything in the palm of my hand.I researched PDAs before I got one. This one is the best of all worlds.PROS:The color display is great for games and date book icons alike.You can use the high setting on the backlight to find your keys between cars in a dark parking lot (I have!). It also reduces eye strain. (The high setting is not necessary during the day and turning it off greatly increases battery life)16 MB of memory is more than I'll ever need. I loaded this thing with software the day I got it and it still has half the memory left.One day of normal on and off use (condensed: 2-4 hours constant use with contrast on high setting) only kills 1/4 of the battery.The screen is large enough that I can type in information using an attached keyboard and not have to hunch over just to see what I'm doing.It is so light that, even with the hard aluminum case (which is a MUST), I barely notice that I'm carrying it.The list of software just goes on and on, from economics lexicons to palm reading. (palmgear.com)It comes with great professional software in the box.The desktop software is about as user friendly and self-explanatory as it gets.CONS:It sometimes doesn't recognize the graffiti characters (especially 4 and Q).It's hard to know if you've deleted all of the files for a program, since there is no optimizer or folder system.The operating system is a little cumbersome. Being used to easily navigating windows 98, I found that deleting and categorizing files was a bit of a pain. Thankfully, it's not something you have to do very often.All in all, this palm has made my life so easy. I never forget appointments or assignments anymore just because I can't read them or they're off the side of the page.This handheld is well worth the money.And, as an added bonus, think about how much paper you'll save.
Did everything advertized and easily able to fax. No problems especially good with call pick up. Thanks for the opportunity to review this item.
I had a heck of a time installing this in my toyota pickup, but it's in and it works. Yes, the LED illumination is blue, but I wish it was green to match the rest of my dash lights. it has low current draw, which is good for the battery and charging system--it comes with a 1A fuse and the remote takes very little power, I was able to split the remote output from my stock headunit to switch this on as well as the rear amplifier. I used a Griffin Autopilot to bring sound in from my ipod to the aux input of the EQ, and I had to eliminate a lot of interference when the two were too close together (I used a longer audio patch cable to separate them; they are still right next to each other deep in the dash, just more wire + a RF choke between them).The manual to the EQ says their volume pot is better than any headunit's, but that is baloney--it doesn't feel very sturdy to the touch and twisting it introduces a moment of static (this might have stopped after the first few turns, I just put it in yesterday). Pushing the AUX input selector button also introduces a loud POP through my speakers, I don't know if that is my installation or the button, but I think it is the button. I turn the volume down before switching inputs. To be fair I hear a similar pop when shutting the entire system down, so it could be that switching inputs creates a split second with zero output (I-0-I, for example). This is probably better than a split second with both inputs overlapping.Overall sound quality is very good; it is true that I hear zero noise from the EQ itself. There is no max input level so I was able to use speaker level inputs from my headunit without a line-level converter, which I was afraid would introduce too much noise as sound was pushed through the EQ and an old pioneer amp--not so.The EQ controls work as advertised I guess, I don't know much about sound since it is my first EQ ever. I say it works because it sounds good, and I approve. Being 1/2 DIN EQ I had to find the right way to fill the other 1/2, so I bought a Metra one that seems like the right compliment.I'm pretty happy with the unit and the finished look, I hope it lasts for years and years.
This is a replacement for our last Presto Salad Shooter. We had the old one for MANY years with no problems.It was the smaller one. This new one is, of course, larger, and a little harder for my wife to handle butit has more attachments so is more versatile. If it lasts as long as the old one, it will be a wonderfulproduct, and we have no indication to the contrary. It is a quality product that looks good and hasperformed extremely well. I would recommend this product to anyone.
I got this as a starter tablet for beginning illustration in vector programs. I wasn't sure at first if the size would be too small, but it turns out the size adjusts to cover your entire monitor anyways. The pen is a great tool, not just for tracing and drawing, but the handwriting recognition it comes with is pretty neat as well. I have not used the mouse much because it can only be used right on the tablet surface and is hard in such a small space. I figure that doesn't really take away from the overall goodness of the product because I bought it for the pen and tablet anyways.All in all, this is a great tablet for those who don't want to spend too much but want to test the waters and try something new. Using it after a while becomes second nature and it can get pretty addictive!
I purchased the Garmin eTrex Legend CX exclusively for ice fishing. It works great with no problems. The battery life is good depending on usage. Also I like the fact that is it compatible with the pre-programmed SD cards like theGarmin 010-C0458-00 Inland Lakes Data Card for the Northeast U.S.. Just slide in the card and it is ready to use, no downloading or installation required. The only issue I get frustrated with is that the initial start-up of the unit takes about 5 minutes to find the satellite signal in my area. That may be because I use he full detail feature. However when the signal is found, it stay's acquired and is never lost. I am able to program and mark fishing hot spots so I know where I need to go when I go back on the lakes.The unit is very lightweight, easy to carry and the colored LCD is bright and easy to read (even in sunlight). The rubberized housing makes it easy to hold and not slip out of your hands.Some great optional accessories you may want to consider are:GARMIN 010-10314-00 Carrying CaseSony Power Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable BatteriesGARMIN 010-10563-00 12V Adapter Cable
I was simply buying laminate sheets at the office supply store, putting my item in between two sheets, and trimming it with scissors. I bought this machine so I could stop doing that. Well, I'm back to the old way. This machine does absolutely nothing. It fell apart on the first attempt of using it.Do yourself a favor and get a heat operated one. This is a waste of money, and shelf space.
Bummer! I got this unit for the firewire input on the front. I plugged a camera in and it worked great! Saw the camera and allowed me to control it. Being all excited I put the equipment away ready to debue it for some people. When I plugged in the firewire, it did not work. Turns out the connector broke. I sent it in for repair and it took 2 months. When I just opened the box, the connector was still broken. The service person said they replaced it, but I see a broken connector with pins pointing in different directions. It is going back again...
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.
This item only worked for like two days then only one of the USB plug worked then it just stopped working.
I am no expert on speakers or anything, but I can say that I was very happy that I purchased these speakers. I listen to a lot of different types of music esp. dance music at loud volumes and the sound was great. I also play videogames (shooters) with these and the sound is good. I've had these speakers for about a month. Definetely buy the whitebox and not the regular x-230 it is cheaper. One problem I had was that the shipping was about $11. So it was a little annoying. other than that these are pretty good if you want personal room speakers. If you want to throw a parter 10+ ppl, you might want to go with bigger speakers.
SanDisk Sansa m230 - Digital player - flash 512 MB - WMA, MP3 - blueSimple, easy to use, includes a radio, holds plenty of music -- and best of all works with MANY on line music sources.Highly recommended.
Certain older cameras - older nowadays means a couple of years :-( - handle no more than 2-gig Flash Memory Cards. That's it. For our Canon PowerShot A540 this is the proper product. Writing to and reading from this card is fast and reliable. The price is ridiculously inexpensive. We are well pleased with it and recommend it to anyone using similar cameras.
I have had this camera for 2 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything. We took many pictures while in Ireland and the mist never had an effect on the camera. This was the best investment in a camera that I have made.
It Keeps dropping internet connections..Cannot use router when connected to computer, because computer cannot connect to the internet. Called cutomer assistance in Oct.,(2 weeks after I bought it) and in Dec. Router tested faulty... Amazon's warrenty has just expired... so now waiting for D-link to send a replacement... Really a bummer not having a router when you need one...
It is a battery. It works just like any other battery (including Canon brand). Don't waste money on anything more expensive!
This is a good camera. Nice compact size and light-weight. Pretty easy to use right out of the box. Nice big display. Great quality video (not crystal but lightyears better than my 2001 Kodak that died recently). Even easy to plug into the TV to view pics and video on the really big screen.The totality of features is a bit complex for me who's just wanting to take basic (good quality) photos and videos -- but what the heck, I can just ignore the ones I don't want, or explore in stages.Thumbs up on this one!
Bought from Adorama, quick service, shipping status, great price.I decided to save a few hundred dollars and buy the XT instead of the XTi. I've been very happy with it. Great pictures and overall, very easy to use. The kit lens is cheaply made and a little slow to focus, but photo quality is good, and the 18-55mm range is appropriate for the smaller sensor.As others have commented, the grip is probably more suited to the average woman's hand than a man's, and can be uncomfortable with on-camera flash. Also, no ISO shown on the LCD. Since you can change ISO so easily, it would be nice to have a quick reminder what it's set for, and not get extra noise when you don't need high ISO.The software is ok, but a card reader and Photoshop are the way to go. Adobe Bridge makes working with camera RAW much faster and easier. If you're a student or know one, you can get MAJOR discounts (about 75%) on Adobe Creative suite or Photoshop through the college bookstore.Basically, I would have bought the 30D if I could afford it, but for half the price you definitely get more than 3/4 the camera, with just a few minor differences that you can live with if you're reluctant to part with another 600 bucks.
I've had this reader for about nine months. It has worked great. I've tried using both the plug-and-play as well as their software. I agree with many other reviewers and suggest skipping their software.
Film had been removed from original manifactor packaging along with expiration date. Film received was outdated single opened containers of outdated film.
If you have an iPAQ, buy this. Its very useful. It protects from any scratchs. It even dropped once from table but nothing happened. I recommand to all
A modified version of this review appears on a personal Web site, but I'm tired enough of reading the bad reviews that I wanted to add some thoughts. Hope it's helpful to potential buyers. Overall I'm thrilled with the Zune.About The PackageThe packaging is definitely designed to please. Zune comes in a small, sturdy box, with separate compartments for software, player, headphones. This is all cosmetics, but you definitely feel like you've invested in something serious when you open it.The only disappointment is that an AC adapter is not included, which I should point out is something Apple hasn't done since their 4G.About The SoftwareThe Software is the biggest obstacle to Zune happiness, and I hope that it will improve over time. It does well importing new albums with accurate artwork and title information. It doesn't always do so well recognizing music you already have: album covers are attached to music files in a way that can be frustrating, and because Widows loves the right-click, editing pretty much anything means you'll be tiring out your middle finger. When you browse the Zune itself, album art there is married to the display art you have on your PC. So if you delete the album, the Zune retains the album cover, but it doesn't display your PC screen. Strange.Also, you only edit your metadata before it's transferred to the player; similarly you can't play music directly from the player while its connected.You can create dynamic playlists, but not, that I've found, exclusively for the Zune; you create them in software and transfer them over, which is genuinely silly if I want to see how I play songs and albums in a way that doesn't depend on what I keep and don't keep on my hard drive.I hope the software changes dramatically toward a simpler interface, though the more I use it, obviously, the more I stop noticing that it isn't the program I used to use.About The ZuneUltimately, it's all about the Player, and despite all the reviews or articles you may have read, I'll say the Zune is a lot nicer than you have been led to believe.Interestingly, the Zune is based on the Toshiba Gigagabeat, but reviewers who were kind to Toshiba took Microsoft to task, primarily for not allowing PlaysForSure compatibility (See CNET). I've never used PFS, so I don't have an issue.What I like about the player are all the navigation options, and the increased dimensionality in exploring media that I get from a D-pad versus a scroll wheel. What I don't love is how images are divided up into folders that mimic your hard drive. Zune wants me to manage your content a lot better than I want to manage my content.I love the FM tuner. I love that the tuner reads data from the stations so I know what and to whom I am listening. FM is an item that you have to purchase separately for your Apple product, and that has always been irksome to me. I mean, it's FM radio -- it's not like people have never heard of it before. Whenever I get bored of my lousy music, I can tune into something new. That's the simple brilliance of it.I have a Me Fetish and so I love the personalization features. I've changed my background image from a game screen capture to photos from the photography site "Daily Dose of Imagery" to my own digital imagery, and they all look great.I also downloaded a couple WMV film trailers and they look and sound incredible. The sound quality is excellent from the Zune. Though fewer in number, the Zune equalizer settings are much, much better than my 4G iThing's EQ settings, which were utterly useless. Here's hoping the film store available to Xbox 360 owners becomes available to Zune players; but how could it not?About The SocialNo, I haven't met another Zune in the wild. However, here's the fun of owning a Zune: they look fantastic in the wild. It really draws attention. The screen is huge by comparison to Apple's. The other plus, I think is that this is a new product going forward. Not that Apple doesn't evolve, but when I bought my 4G I felt like there wasn't any real alternative from a strong brand, and it soon became obsolete when color screen were introduced.I have high-hopes for the Zune: the firmware is upgradeable (1.2 is out today), so that means (hopefully) new features, new EQs, updates to menu navigation, etc. Everyone underestimated Microsoft when the Xbox came out, and I think the Zune will become a stronger brand with time. I've read articles quoting Zune designers and staff that they don't want to alienate their early adopters by upgrading without them, and I believe they're sincere about that because essentially everyone's against them at this point.And really, it seemed an attractive player before I owned one, and now that I have it, I really, really enjoy it. The overall experience has been a lot more exciting than with my iPod, and I don't think I have to look over my shoulder, waiting for it to become obsolete.
AFTER I BOUGHT MY ZUNE I HAPPENED TO READ SOME OF THE REVIEWS ON AMAZON. MOST REVIEWS THAT I READ WERE NEGATIVE AND I BECAME A BIT AFRIAD. HOWEVER UPON ARRIVAL WHEN I STARTED HOOKED MY ZUNE INTO MY LAPTOP THINGS RAN SMOOTHLY. THE ZUNE AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADED MUSIC FROM MY MUSIC FOLDER. MY MOTHER WHO IS IN NO WAY COMPUTER LITERATE WAS ABLE TO HOOK UP HER ZUNE QUICKLY. THE ONLY GLITCH THAT SHE HAD WAS WHEN SHE TRIED TO UPLOAD THE ZUNE SOFT WARE TO AN OLD COMPUTER. WHEN SHE STARTED OVER ON MY FATHERS LAPTOP EVERYTHING ELSE WAS A SINCH. I'M NOT EVEN TRYING TO COMPARE THE ZUNE TO THE IPOD. THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT PRODUCTS THAT MORE OR LESS DOES THE SAME THING. EVEN MY BROTHER, AN IPOD SNOB,ADMITS THAT THE ZUNE IS A GREAT PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY THE ZUNE DON'T LOOK AT IT AS A REPLACEMENT OF THE IPOD BECAUSE YOU'RE BOUND TO FIND FLAWS. BUY IT BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD PRODUCT THAT IS ACTUALLY WORTH THE MONEY
This product is great if you like to use your cordless land line phone while working around the house. I use it primarily in my kitchen while cooking.
It's a great charger. It charges up to 10 AA/AAA batteries and 4 9 volts individually at the same time! Having an RC helicopter that takes 8 batteries and many kid toys for my daughters it's proved to be VERY handy. And knowing it charges them individually I also "top off" other batteries I may have in the cabinet and not remember if I charged them or not. Price is a little steep for a charger. But it is a fine charger indeed. Worth the cost if you consider replacement batteries.
I use this portable gadget all the time with my notebook computer. Most of my peripheral accessories are compatible. It is convenient and functions well.
this is the worst router ever, coverage was very poor, very dificult to set updo not waste your money!returned after just 1 day
Saved one of my expensive laser pointers...Just with they had one a 6th of the size to fix my other one. Highly recommend.
the hard drive works great, but the plasticky construction makes it feel very cheap.
We were very sad to open our package to a broken screen holder. The screen is fine itself but the thing that's suppose to hold it up was broken so we could not hang it.. Just poor shipping i guess...
I found very little difference with them on or off, and they were not easy to unfold and refold ... without a pinched finger.I returned them.
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...
So, I tried to research this product online before buying it. Couldn't find much of anything - not even on the Sonnet website. Great sales pitch info, but not much in the way of actual "hands-on" details for the person who's going to be using it. I ordered it direct from Sonnet (not knowing exactly what I was getting) and got the car cradle, carrying pouch, and car charger as a pack for $99.I've had it for about a week or so now, and here's what I think.It's a great buy. I tried it in two different vehicles; I've only heard a slight crackle every now and then while idling at intersections - my guess is electrical interference from the powerlines. Not a big deal at all; my understanding is that pretty much all the FM transmitters have their issues. Sound was kind of muted on songs that I hadn't set specific EQ settings for in iTunes. My solution - just turn the volume up and problem solved until I have the chance to correct it in iTunes.I tried it in my home and was able to get a good signal on my portable boombox; there was continuous fuzzy static noise at any volume, but you could only hear the static if you were within arms reach of the boombox. You could definitely use this at a party with a decent stereo and not have any problems.Physical details -It's got a mini-USB and a firewire port at the right lower side of the transmitter case. Assuming you can buy a mini-USB or firewire connector, you could hook this baby up to almost anything.This transmitter is essentially a protective hard plastic case - negating the need to blow another 30 bucks on a separate case that you'd have to remove in order to use the transmitter. It doesn't cover the click wheel or the screen. I bought the PodShield (from Trendy Geek) static cling skin to protect the screen & face of my iPod from scratches while in the FM transmitter. It makes the fit a little tighter, but it's still a perfect fit for the 60 GB iPod.I don't plan on taking it out again except to continue to upload more music. (Hey, I've only had my iPod a few weeks - 60 GBs is a LOT of music to upload...)Very stable, well made clear plastic case. Front & sides are clear and the back of the case is white. Makes the iPod look almost completely white, but offers awesome protection. The retractable antenna is well thought out & doesn't stick out at all over the line of sight of the case.It weighs 3.5 ounces (half the weight of the iPod itself); all told it still weighs less than a pound and last time I checked 500 - 600 CDs weighed substantially more.
This cat patch cable works perfectly. It takes up less space than the longer cords and worked perfectly for what I needed it for. Thank you for a great product.
Do yourself a favor and spend a little more and get a better machine than this one. The fax quality is very poor and it works rather slowly. It uses rolls of carbon paper ribbon to create the incoming image. It comes with a very small roll and the replacement roll costs HALF what the whole machine does! I gave $40 for the FAX and the ribbons are $20. It advances the roll the a full page even if the incoming fax is very short.Also, if privacy is a concern, this machine keeps ,on the roll, a picture perfect negative image of every fax you receive! Get yourself one of the lower cost fax machines which use a standard black printer cartridge and you will be much better off.
I was amazed when I used this for the first time!! The sound quality is FANTASTIC and there is NO distortion when you play it loud. I love this dock and reccommend it to everyone. It's also a nice size considering it has such big sound.
Hi, I'm a student going abroad for an internship this summer. I had a bookbag, but thought that a messenger bag would be more appropriate for an intern. So I got this Targus Fusion notebook bag. Wonderful bag, I recommend it. It's black and classy enough looking to let me take it to my businessy work, but cool enough for me to take to class without looking overdone. Make sure you use it for the right purpose though - this is really a laptop oriented person's bag. It's not too great for all the "stuff" you want to carry. It's great for my laptop - fits snug, feels secure, room for all my laptop accessories (cords, camera, mouse, cds, business cards, just about everything). However, as a student, I often need to carry books and notebooks/small binders, too. The Fusion Bag isn't really suited to doing those things well - it's laptop with two legal pads or no laptop and two bigger notebooks and a single textbook.Other tiny problems - might not be for you - the waterbottle/unbrella holder is really tiny (they mean small water bottle or really small umbrella). Also, with the strap, for over the single shoulder use it is fine, to wrap it around your back, the bag strap bunches on the little plastic square side. It would do better with a rotating clip so the strap doesn't get twisted and wrinkled.Don't let those comments throw you, though, this is a great quality bag. It works great for my internship, and decently for classes. I would recommend it to others with the disclaimer above.
The Wall Street Journal's Mossberg highly recommended this device as a way to improve the range and strength of an 801.11G wireless network.I replaced a Linksys G wireless router with this device and I can see no difference whatsoever.Not that it's bad ... it's not. It works just as well as the router I replaced, but that's not what I expected. There are just as many dead spots in the house and the strength in each of the rooms is no better.
This thing sounded so cool...but isn't! It doesn't recognize the music you already have on your hard drive...or at least I couldn't figure out how. And, when you click on User Guide, it takes you to their website where *gasp* you can't even find the entire user guide. Don't waste your money. I returned this piece of garbage.
I believe this is a now discontinued item, but in the event that someone is considering it, I would say that my experience is very good. This is the first laser rangefinder I've used, and there are many that maybe better, more expensive and/or easier to use, but this one works for me. I recommend it.
If you have a big lens like 24-105mm or bigger, it will not fit when its fixed on camera.I will get a bigger one for my extra lenses and othe gera like flash and ect..but its good for body and one small lens. Good quality too.
I use this socks with my ipod touch 4g and they fit perfectly. The price is reasonable and the colores are OK.
For Right-Hand only, though. Given that, this is just the best mouse ever produced. It really has it all. Fast tracking with three programable speed settings, adjustable on the fly. Two thumb buttons, Left, right and down scroll wheel buttons. The speed adjuster, two of them, can be reprogrammed if you don't need to adjust speeds. Weight adjustable. Solid construction. Clean, firm clicks. The mouse wheel is large enough so that it is very easy to sweep the wheel left or right to activate those button presses. This mouse has it all. My original G5 was the one button version, and I wore it out. I have tried many other 'fancy' and expensive mice. This one is the very best.
I am amazed at what this ipod does. I use it for calendar, contacts, notes, music, and videos, but I am most thrilled that it has opened the portable world of podcasts. I am able to subscribe to great free podcasts of radio shows that I previously had to listen to on my computer. My only complaint is that I wish it had come with its own charger so that I don't have to keep my computer on while I am charging the ipod.
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.
These headphones sounded very tinny and had no bass whatsoever. They feel cheap and flimsy. The ear pads are thin and very small. I've owned better headphones from the dollar store. Please do not waste your money on these things. Panasonic needs to be slapped for selling this garbage.
As the title says... we are professional photographers and without this simple clamp where are you going to hang your flash battery. This has turned into a fantastic alternative. Highly recommend.
It's a really great player, easy to carry, light, easy to use, handy and it has space enough to carry up a lot of songs for a while
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.
When I got this lens I was looking for something extremely versatile that I could use on the go so I wouldn't have to be switching out lenses constantly when I knew I'd be needing a broad range of focal lengths.After over a year of use it's held up pretty well, though it sometimes seems to struggle with auto-focus more than my other lenses. It seems to perform pretty well throughout its range, though like most, is sharpest in the mid-ranges. My only serious complaint is that it doesn't have vibration reduction. When I bought it I didn't read carefully enough and didn't realize that, though in retrospect, the price should have made it obvious. Without the vibration reduction you really can't use it all the way out at 250mm handheld, there's just too much shake. If you normally shoot with a tripod, probably not a problem, but again, I got this as an on the go lens.It's served me well and was a great lens to learn my needs with (it was one of three I bought when I first got my camera), but now that I know I'll be replacing it with Nikon telephoto with vibration reduction whenever I can afford to.
The Xtreme 224-Disc case is a well constructed case. It should last for years. A GOOD CHOICE !
After living with a tiny 4.0 Gig drive for several years I saw this drive on special. I snatched it up and have not had a problem with drive space since.The drive installation is simple and fairly easy, but you do need to have some understanding of the guts of your computer. After plugging in the power and drive cables and closing up the case, within ten mintues I was back up and running with more space than I knew what to do with. Since I am using this on a Mac I cannot comment on the included software.Speed wise, the drive blows away my old 4 gig. Faster access and startup is always a good thing for any computerIf you have a older computer, this is a great upgrade for it. Sure compared to newer drives the capacity is somewhat small. But most people really don't need hundreds of Gigs for normal use.
Don't waste your money on this product. Has few problems with no fixes. Had this unit for 4 months and wireless is tempermental, keep getting "cannot find printer message" often on all pc's when trying to print and need to power up/down the unit and or PC's. The pc's are located in same room or a few feet away. WPA encryption does not work at all although it says on specs and package that it is WPA compatible. Motorola knows about the problem but so far 5 -6 months has done nothing to fix, probably don't care till they get a lawsuit.
I don't own the Apple Nano. My friend does and I used it enough to write an Amazon review about it.Sound Quality: The sound quality was not as good as on my iRiver (my i had more clarity and a little more bass response), but the difference isn't even noticeable unless your obsessive-compuslive about sound. There is a custom EQ along with some presets to match what genre of music you like. I've never seen the Apple earbuds but most people say they are awful so you should probably pick up some better earbuds or headphones (the ones I have are the Panasonic RPHJE50's and my friend's are the cheaper Sony MDRJ10's if that helps you on your search).Interface: Well, I must say I'm impressed. I will say that it's much easier to use than most MP3 players on the market (the iPod's interface is really the whole reason they are so popular). The artists, albums, genres, and titles are set up like most, in category forms so you can find your song. Note that 500 songs (128 kbps, trust me don't go any lower) is around 40 albums, so I would recommend stepping up to the 4 GB Nano which will hold 1,000 songs/80 albums. The software the Nano uses is iTunes (which most people are familiar with). It does pretty much any function Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, or MusicMatch would do. It's easy to create playlists on iTunes and send them into your player.Features: The Apple Nano has some features, even though it's somewhat lacking. One of the best features is it's size. This thing is small, only 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches and only weighs 1.5 ounces. The player does display album art, most MP3 players will not do that. It has a nice 1.5-inch color display and a photo viewer. It works with most OSs, even my friend got it to work on Windows 98. Some websites will podcast and you can put casts on your Nano. The Nano has some nice features, however, some of the features are lacking. The battery life is only 14 hours while most MP3 players are more than this. It charges and syncs with one USB, which means you have to take both along if you have to charge it. Hopefully your computer has a USB port in the front like me, that way you won't have much of a hassle. There is no FM tuner/recording but most people don't need that feature, however I think it should be deserved for the high cost.Durability: The durability is much better than an iPod. I've heard batterys are fine on the Nano unlike iPods. It seems pretty durable, though I would highly recommend getting a case AND a rubber thing for it for two reasons. 1) It scratches very easily, both the plastic and the LCD. 2) The Nano will probably break if you drop it on concrete or the road.Price: Just in my opinion, the price is way too high for just a 2 GB MP3 player. I think Apple is just asking for too much. I know it's small, but that still doesn't balance the price.Overall: The Apple 2 GB Nano is a treat anyone would enjoy. Though the price is high and it doesn't have a radio or a record feature, it's good because of its size and its ease of use. 4 stars.
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
I have been using this product for a month, and so far I am happy with it. The drive is so small for the amount of data I can carry arund, so I am afraid to lose it. For that, the SECURE II gives me a great sense of security.SECURE II is about 9MB. It is saved in the drive just like any other files you will save, and is not protected in anyway from accidental deletion. So you have to be careful not to delete it along with other unwanted files or reformatting. First thing I did was to make a backup of the entire folder in my PC. SECURE II runs without any installation in your computer. It can create vault areas in the flash drive. For example, if you make a vault area called MYSPACE for a size of 500MB, you will find a file MYSPACE.LXV (size 500MB) created in SECURE II folder. Even if the vault is empty, the LXV file takes up 500MB and available space in the flash drive goes down to 1.5GB. Anything you save in the vault will be absorbed in the reserved 500MB space and will not reduce the remaining space (1.5GB in this case). Using file explorer, all file names, or any related data, saved in the vault will not be shown, it shows only as MYSPACE.LXV.The vault can only be accessible when the computer you insert the drive is logged on as administrator. I created a vault at my home computer and tried to open it at work computer for which I don't have the administrative privilege. The vault access was dimmed out in SECURE II, and I could not retrieve the files inside. The product calls for Win2000 and XP as system requirement. I tried it on a Windows ME machine, the flash drive itself worked fine but SECURE II did not run seeking for a DLL file.I have one complaint that is the physical design. A hole for strap (which does not come with the product) is put on the cap, not on the body. You come home and notice you've lost the drive and data stored in it, but the cap is still securely attached to the string in your brief case.
Works well as described. Not much to it. Easy to put in and pull out the plugs; not always easy on every 12v adapters
This case is a great value. It's strong, light and easy to custom fit for your system. It will hold several lenses, a flash unit and a couple of camera bodies. Everything you need in a DSLR system, right at your fingertips.
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.
Up till this week the TV worked fine. Then suddenly there appeared blue and green horizontal static and lines all over the screen. This was true regardless of what input was used (Cable, VCR, DVD, etc.). I called their on-line service number and they said a technician would have to come out and service it. It's six months out of warranty. I will never buy a Panasonic product again.
Compact so it fits in you pocket, high tech enough to dance with it's bigger counterparts. This little camera does it all. I comparison shopped for several weeks comparing and contrasting multiple cameras from cannon, kodak, hp, sony, panasonic, and olympus, and none had features like this, a small size, and in this price range. I bought the stylus 710 soley because I had a good coupon. This was my first choice, but I settled for second due to the pocketbook, but I am not dissappointed.8 megapixels, digital image stabilization (only it and the stulus 710, and a solo panasonic have this at $300), 2.5 inch lcd viewing screen (higher resolution than 710), and a low price for me of $299 dollars (most chains stores clearence price). OH, DID I MENTION EXCELLENT PICTURES. I have played with this for several days now editing the photos, paling with the on-board and the computer imaging package, and I see nothing wrong with this camera for an everyday average user like me. And with it's weather resistence, nice for a clumsy average user like me. This is well worth the investment, saving your families memories in a fit and proper manner. There are so many bells and whistles, you will have to look at the Olympus website to see the power of this package.I also highly recommend the Stylus 710 (if you have less money like me). It is on sale at most chain stores at this time. Slower shutter speed, less on board memory (19.1 vs 29.1), lower pixel view screen, but gains 3 photo settings. It is still 7.1 megapixel, so you only loose one size photo shot (something like a 16 x 19), but I would likely never use that size photo. Also the battery life is very adequate, about 120 photos or more, with slide shows, editing ect... You will enjoy your olympus purchase.Also, the Olympus Mastersoftware is very easy to use, And with panoramic feature, 3d, and Extra ART Features unlocked by Olympus Brand-Olympus Stamped Type H HD, this camera becomes even more of a pleasure to own. you can edit photos on the computer, or right in the palm of your hand. Both ways, this camera will make you feel like a pro in no time.
I have been using this mouse with a laptop for over a year now and it works great, no complaints
I've not written a lot of reviews but felt compelled to warn other users against this router. This thing reboots more than Windows 95 used to and, yes, even with the very latest firmware updates. I even reduced the feature set I was using to almost nothing --- turned off DHCP, just tried to use passthrough and not endpoint routing. Didn't matter, got more than 3 people using it and it crashed constantly.Specific flaws to watch out for:1. Crashes unpredicatably and for no apparent reason2. Virtually any admin task forces a reboot (trust me, gets really annoying over time when you tweak one thing and it requires a reboot)3. VPN pass-through works for 30 mins at a time and crashes4. Wireless signal easily overpowered by other devices despite the supposed powerboost featureThe real disappointing part is that it advertised up to 10 VPN tunnel support, so I thought it would be an okay small business router. Not so, it has to be the worst new piece of computer equipment I've purchased in the last couple years; probably not the worst ever but it's certainly in the running. I bought it more on brand/reputation since I have had plenty of linksys routers before that did just fine --- and frankly it was $80, so why not give it a try. Big mistake, they rushed this thing to market and you'll waste bunches of time trying to get around the holes and unreliability.This baby is not ready for prime-time and, frankly, I don't see any firmware improvements fixing the underlying flaws. There is no option to give it a -5 stars or I would. While trying to get this thing to work I actually saw a review article where one guy said, "don't buy this router on pain of death" ... made me laugh. Guess he had it right.Fyi, I took it back to the store and bought a Netgear VPN router; that router looked "less sophisticated" on paper (only 8 concurrent VPN tunnels) but so far it's been stable. Was about $120 compared to the $80 on this one, so I guess you get what you pay for.
I am all for recyling items for our environment, however, I have had several "bad" incidents of low quality recycled toner cartridges. Because of this, I know buy on the name brand cartridge to fit the printer. This vender provided me a name brand cartridge at the best price.
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.
This is my third pair of these I've owned, wore the first two out from use. These are by far the best sounding small headsets I've ever owned or heard. Very crisp highs with amazing lows for a portable headset.For $15, these are a great bang for the buck
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 had this TV for about 1 month. The picture was great and it seemed like a very good TV. Then, it started shutting itself off. Called Samsung, they arranged for a service call, the service guy came over and found that he needed a circuit board, so he ordered it. Another week goes by, the board comes in, the guy comes over again, oops,Samsung sent the wrong board. The guy orders another board, still waiting for that one to come in. This TV has been out of service for more than half the time I've had it. Samsung agreed to extend the warranty, which I suppose is OK,but the TV is just sitting there like a big reminder of failed technology. I'm extremely disappointed that it is taking so long to address this problem.BUYING TIPS: This television is still not working, it is taking forever for Samsung "customer service" to do anything. I would be very hesitant to buy anything like this from Amazon again. I realize that Amazon is only the seller, but after getting nothing but a run-around from Samsung,I asked if maybe Amazon would just email Samsung for me as I wasn't getting anywhere. Amazon said no. I guess that was too much to ask. Anyway, what I would suggest if you are going to buy this TV is this: think about spending more and buying from a local store,then if there is a problem like I have, it's possible that they will be more helpful than Amazon. Another thing, find out how to contact your state's Consumer Protection Department and keep the number handy. (In Pa. it is administered by the Attorney General's office). Also,consider the price of getting an attorney that handles cases such as this. This entire buying experience has been a nightmare, keep in mind that Samsung has been extremely difficult and unreasonable to deal with. It's too bad that the lowest rating I can give is one star, because they don't deserve even that. In my opinion, Amazon is a fine place to buy DVD's, books,CD's,etc.,you know, little things, but I really don't think I will ever make a major purchase from Amazon again. I was a really good customer of Amazon and Samsung, but what I got for it was poor or non-existant service in return. So -to Samsung and Amazon- thanks for nothing.
I have a 17" Dell Inspiron 1720. I thought I would be clever and save a few hundred dollars by not buying an XPS, and instead stuffing XPS parts in an Inspiron case. Shame on Dell for selling it to me; the thing runs so hot I can scorch my hand if it is within 6 inches of the vent on the side. I was terrified I would start frying microchips with the extreme heat.It works very well. Unlike some of the other reviewers' experiences, my laptop's cooling fan still runs at all times when sitting on top of this thing, but it is merely lukewarm instead of volcanic. My guess is my laptop configuration is in the 99th percentile for heat, so if it solves my problem, it will solve anyone's.Like other reviewers, I found the cooler to be quite uncomfortable on my lap. Since I typically am on the couch when using my laptop, I also purchasedHandStands Laptop Lap Desk Mat Pad - Comfortable laptop computing. It's an extra $30, and makes me look a little silly, since I now have a laptop on top of a metal cooler on top of a faux-leather tray on top of a beanbag, but it solves every problem I have. At least until I have to jump up quickly to answer the phone!
This product works as promised. When my parakeet Ned few into the gears, that was the last time I saw him. He must be in Laser Heaven.Canon imageCLASS MF3240 Laser Multifunction Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax
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.
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 was frankly shocked by these headphones- the sound quality is amazing, considering the price, and they're well-constructed and comfortable to wear. They just blow the white, ipod headphones out of the water- no comparison at all. The only con for me is that the sounds from the headphones leak out into the air, meaning these will probably be good in busy settings, but not so good in a library or office setting.
I live on a 40-acre property with three buildings, and we wanted all three to be able to share one network. We tried all kinds of setups, but the third building never had a reliable connection. So I ordered two of these, and put one up in the office where my computers are. The signal now reaches the farthest building and beyond, and their signal strength went from fair/poor/not even working to excellent! We didn't even need to set up the second antenna. I'm very pleased with this product!
Can take it anywhere and it plays music right from your iPod. Great piece of technology.
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.
This TV works great in a kitchen or bedroom. Cool features like an AV in that can be switched to an AV out so sound can be run through the TV and then out to a stereo system. No problems with brightness even in front of a window. Has component video inputs but this TV does NOT support progressive scan (480p). I know because I tried it. The good news is that it doesn't seem to matter all that much. LC-20E1U has crisp, clean picture quality anyway. Sound quality is more than adequate for average television viewing. Annoying attribute: the stand tilts back at a minimum of about 12 degrees. Big plus: viewing angles, picture quality diminishes minimally (it is nearly unnoticeable) when viewed from an angle.
Doesnt give u that clear sound that u would get from a wireless piece but for the long run I can't complain.
This was purchased by an elderly man who failed to check and see what operating system it would work with. Of course, he had just purchased a WINDOWS 7. This will not work! Further, I decided, in trying to help him, to call the tech support 800 number on the package to see if there was any way the product could be formated on WINDOWS 7. The recorded message said, "I AM SORRY. TECH SUPPORT FOR THIS PRODUCT HAS STOPPED OPERATING".My suggestion: Buy at your own risk. Luckily, it did not cost very much money.
So far, I am thoroughly pleased with my Sony Bravia BR2 TV. I have not experienced some of the blurring in shadow areas that have been reported and the high def quality is unparalleled. The unit easily integrated into my existing 7.1 surround system and has become the perfect finishing touch. I recommend this unit and recommend Amazon for providing the best price out there.
Didn't work trying to switch between a Mac mini and a desktop PC. Kept getting stuck in PC mode.
I decided to buy this keyboard after experiencing pain in my wrists and hand from heavy typing on my laptop. The keys are very quiet and there are a lot of useful quick keys such as composing new email, zooming in on web pages, volume controls, etc.This is my first experience with an ergonomic keyboard (keys for the right and left hands are on separate areas of the keyboard). It does take a little getting used to. I took about a week to get really comfortable with it. The number 6 took the longest to get used to since its on the left hand side. However,once you get used to it, you can really type quickly.The angle of your wrists are more relaxed and the palm rest makes typing much more comfortable. My wrist and hand pains have gone away.It is a pretty big keyboard, so if you don't have much desk top real estate, you may want to reconsider. For me, I am 100% satisfied
When on the road, especially overseas, it seems that outlets become fewer and harder to get to. This light weight alternative to the large power strips is just the answer. Works great.
The head set is comfortable for long conversations or if you're on hold for awhile. Sound is good for mono ear phone. The mic is adjustable for clear communications.
I really enjoy my little TV.I also have the 888 model from Citizen.they are very simialar although this one has a radio.I find the speaker a little to small and tinny but it's tolorable.I get really good reception on both the TV and the radio.A fun way to kill some time,when your on the go.
Me parece un computador excelente... de verdad lo recomiendo para aquellos que necesitan un equipo bueno, a un buen precio. la calidad de la imagen es muy buena. A nivel de procesador es un equipo con el cual puede trabajarse los programas standar del mercado, ahora bien si piensa colocar programas de edicion de video profesional o multimedia profesional, recomiendo colocarle mas memoria.Lo unico que me parecio extra&ntilde;o, es que la bateria no dura mas de dos horas cuando la mantengo en funcionamiento continuo, es decir, tengo programas abiertos, navego por internet, etc. pensaba que podria durar muchos mas, no obstante me parece que vale la pena.
It's a great micro size system for the price. The sound is sharp and clear. I didn't care for tapes so this system was perfect for me. Saved alot of space in my room. I had an older JVC shelf system that I bought 5 years ago (...) The NS-33 sounds better. Only problem I have now is one of the speaker is cutting in and out.
Dear D-Link,Please stop manufacturing this router. For the last 18 months, I have struggled keeping an internet connection active for more than two days straight. In reviewing your user forums, it appears that many others have had similar struggles. I've held on, hoping that a magic firmware update would be issued that would make all of the issues disappear. Hasn't happened yet. I just bought a Linksys router to replace the DIR-655. It's working great, it was easy to set up, and I feel good about abandoning the D-Link product line.
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.
It has been exactly one year since I've bought my Vx. Untill I saw the newer generation colour display handhelds, I was thinking it was the best; yes, the one and only negative fact I can state in here is that, by the time, the gray scale display becomes boring.. On the other hand, anyone who plan to buy a handheld with a prize as low as possible, this is the best choice. Except for it is gray scale and no expansions are available, you can get 100% of satisfaction!
I bought these for a good price on Black Friday and am very satisfied overall. They were easy to install in my dropped ceiling in the basement and they have good sound for the money.
This is a 4:3 Screen with a white housing. It is nice for the money but is a bit of a pain to get it to go back up. Overall it is excellent for the money, I really can't complain.
Great first MP3 player for a 10 year old. Has no display of songs, but she doesn't seem to mind. Changed the ear buds to head phones, easier for a little one to keep in. Works great, uses at least 5 times a week, for 1-2 hours a time.
Just received the Panasonic TCA60 and it works well. Comfortable fit, good sound, mic adjusts well. I gave it 4 stars as it doesn't have a mute button nor volume control, however for 8.00 perhaps it should not be expected. The headset is loud enough and most phones have a mute button. I'd recommend. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007M1TZ/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title
I gotta admit, my favourite thing about the WAP-11 is the cool stylish look. With the cute little antennae sticking it up it sort of looks like a blue version of the Great Gazoo.Bought the WAP-11, a WPC-11 PC card, and a WUSB-11 to attach a laptop and a Windows PC to my home lan. No real problems setting things up, including configuring wep encryption. Things don't always match up with the documentation and other linksys products 100%, but close enough that it isn't too tough to figure things out. For example, the wap-11 and wpc-11 let you enter the encryption key using a pass phrase, but the wusb-11 makes you type in the actual keys in hex.I find the range to be perfectly reasonable - at least I can work all over my house. Even when the link quality and signal strength meters drop down to below 20% I get fine performance.The install and configuration is Windows centric - this can be an issue if you are (like me) mostly linux. You need a windows box with a usb port to do initial configuration - fortunately I have one (whew). Once you have this done, you can use snmp for subsequent configuration, though even then by far the easiest approach is to use the provided windows based client software. It would be nice if the unit picked up an IP via dhcp and had a linux client for lan access - thus dispensing with the need for the usb/windows hokiness. From their site, it seems that this may be coming.All in all, the blue gazoo has me writing this review from the comfort of my living room where I get to hang out with my wife - instead of trapped by a wire in the office. What could be better than that?
I have this scanner at work and love it. I scan all the time, various documents at different levels of print quality and color. I works 99% of the time. You can adjust the quality, the number of pages, the fidelity of the scan etc. If you READ the directions you will be able to use all the features. If not then you can still use it as most of the comands are pretty obious.
Works as described -- not enough time to comment on quality.Using it to play audio books using Sansa MP3 player
I love this camera. I would suggest this camera to anyone looking. It takes great photos and is easy to download.
I didn't need this product after all. Talked to the seller and was able to get a credit asap for the merchandise. No questions asked. Thanks and will highly recommend this seller anytime.
Very nice, compact means of having a lens cleaner at hand. It adds essentially no additional weight to my camera case.
Just got a HD TV and the picture for non-HD channels was poor via Brighthouse. Tried this booster at various spots in the path to the TV and it made little difference. The problem is most likely the cable company, but didn't see this helping.
Item works great. I've had other adapters and they will sometimes eject from the cassette player for no reason, or not plug in firmly to my iPod, making the volume go up and down during a song. This adapter works well and does exactly what it's supposed to. Very pleased.
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.
This is exactly what I wanted for my Panny FZ-30. A nicely made, decent quality leather semi-hard case. The FZ-30 fits perfectly and the Velcro latch seems secure. This is just the thing to keep my rig from getting banged up. I paid around twenty bucks which is a good value in my opinion. The interior is lined and has a small pouch for an extra battery or mem card. It comes with a short strap and clip and metal rings for another long strap should you wish to add one. I just feed my camera's strap out and carry it all that way which is what I assume most people will do.All in all very good and exactly as expected. Good quality materials and seams as well. Should last a long time. Oh, and real leather, too.
T|E is an excellent device with minor problems. For the price its a bargain and will ensure Palm's market share stays high.Pro's,1. Its a Palm, with the latest version of Palm OS.2. Looks good and feels solid in hand.3. Superb screen and extremely clear.4. mp3 playback is very good.5. Uses standard mini USB jack, not propreitary Palm connector.6. Fast performance. Don't compare raw MHz between PDA's, this one's faster than 400MHz PPC's.7. About 28MB is available memory, which is a lot for a Palm.8. Good software bundle and stable OS.9. Speaker is - suprisingly - good at playing mp3's (64kpbs sounds great).10. Flip lid and a screen protector are in the box. (I don't buy a PDA without flip)11. Stylus is superb, thick/heavy/shinning metal.Con's,1. Down button is hard to press, ironically that's the most used button on T|E. The 5 way navigator is poorly designed and cheap plastic.2. Size is bigger than some other handhelds like Clie SJ20.3. Case is slippery and tough to keep clean.4. Thread on included flip cover scratches T|E at the top easily.5. Battery life is just like Pocket PC's, needs charging frequently.6. Included charger is not a world charger and is bulky.7. No bluetooth or Wifi but atleast it has SDIO slot (poor Clie fans have to put up with propreitary memory stink slot).8. Weak alarm sounds (think this can be fixed?) and no vibrate only mode.9. Packaging in plastic box is tough to open and not eco friendly.10. Battery is not user replaceable. (dead Palm after 2 years?)Most of the minor issues with T|E will go away if you spend double and get a T|T3. Overall this is a great Palm at affordable price. Thanks Palm!
We each have a Zen, so ordered two of these. Items arrived quickly, no hassles. Both wall chargers work, but one arrived with a broken case and loose parts rattling around inside.Both car chargers are the same: They emit a loud high pitched noise that is insufferable, and further they interfere with all audio electronic devices, e.g. they completely killed my FRS radio (wouldn't work at all with the car charger in use, and it isn't even plugged into the same system, just in the same vehicle), made lots of noisy static on all FM stations, and even made the Zen have awful static when used with a headset (no radio involved).So possibly this could be used to charge the player, never even got that far with it, if you weren't in the car at the time or maybe if you had a really good set of earplugs in, but you aren't going to be driving down the road listening to your Zen with this thing plugged in!
I looked at the Creative's Wall Charger for ZEN Vision M player and it was like more than $30. Then I came across this product and read some reviews on individual products. I ordered this 3 pc bundle which include1. USB Cable which is similar to the IPOD cable. No more small plastic adapter. Connects directly to the player.2. Wall Charger which has USB Connector to it, so you can use the same USB Cable to it.3. Car Charger which has USB Connector to it, works similar to the wall charger.I tried the USB Cable by connecting it to PC and it works fine. Recognizes and charges the player. And I tried the USB Cable attached to Wall Charger. I also noticed, it charges a little faster with the wall charger as opposed to PC Charging.Either way, the way I see it, for under $25 bucks, I got both the Wall Charger and Car Charger and I can keep the plastic adapter at work (that came originally with the player).I ordered it directly from SF Planet. For some reason its cheaper on the site instead of going thru amazon and it ships faster. Got the item in less than 3 days. Ships via USPS Priority Mail.
I am unable to distinguish this battery from the Panasonic CGR-D08 Battery. The charge time and the time length of providing energy seems identical. Fairly expensive for a generic substitute but a good performer. Well packaged & timely delivery. All good.
The salesperson at a big electronics store tried getting me to buy this for close to $100. After looking all over the internet, I found the lowest price here. Many more outlets than a regular power strip with the protection that only Monster can offer.
This router works great with my Cable connection. The security within in is excellent and the range is pretty acceptable tho I really recommend also use wireless-N adapters to gain its full strength. Overall a great and competitive product.
With the exception of the play bottom built in the front of the recorder, this is a pretty good recorder. Many times I would bang my school bag against something and the recorder is playing. Now, I have put it in a plastic coin bag and the problem seems to be fixed for the most part. If you can find a good small casing or something to hold the recorder in and prevent it from touching the play bottom, then you got it made.The sounding recording is pretty good in both fine quality (FQ) and high quailty (HQ). But standard play (SP) was "so-so" at best. The price is also reasonable too.
Raises my thinkpad x200 tablet almost vertically and made it very easy to use. Good design and quality. Only wish that the adjustable screw is above instead of below the rear part which would be more accessible. Highly recommended!
This remote works exactly how you want it to. You can tinker around with it if you are one of those people, but once I configured it with my PC I haven't had to do anything since, which I think is great. I prefer the look to most of the other Harmonys, I think it looks better than many of the more expensive ones. It controls my TV, receiver, digital cable box, and xbox360 with ease. I feel like I want to buy more devices so I can give the remote a bit more of a workout.
I picked up this stand to go with my new retina MBP. I'm very happy I did. The height is good, and the angle lets the display be at the same angle as my 23" Cinema display. I can also place items under the MBP now, where I could not before. I also have the iLap, which is now staying with my older MBP. I heartily recommend both!
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.
Wiring became exposed within first 2 months... to bad because the sound quality was pretty good.I wouldn't but these again because of the poor quality.
You would think that for a $400 plus item that Panasonic would be able to afford a tape, but of course not. And then to compound matters, there is no mention (that I can find) of what tape should be used in the instructions. Of course I only went throught the first 74 pages, it might have been on the last of the seventy five page "manual"Have to go back to Amazon site and do some digging to get the answer. (Panasonic DVM 60 EJ)Would it have brought Panasonic crashing down if they had provided a bit more? Even had they said "Tape xxx is not included" that would have helped
I got this for my Canon Rebel; it's compact, convenient, and easy to use. I haven't had any issues with it to date.
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.
This works really well for a digital camera. You always have an extra set of charged batteries, and the charger charges quick!
Everybody has their own opinion about computers in general, whether you're a PC buff or a Mac buff, you have to agree that Mac's look much nicer than PCs.Now in terms of the machine itself, it is great. THe 15" screen is large enough so you can enjoy a movie, the aluminum (or titanium) is quite sturdy, though I have to say the portion of the computer where you rest your palm while you type takes a beating after a few months. But if you were smart when you bought your computer and you have the warranty, they will fix that right up for you.Now, since I am an audio engineer I use pro tools with this computer. I just installed 1gig of ram, and never have lag issues with the MBOX. so i think for all musicians this works great.ALso, i do a lot of graphic design on the computer, so if thats what you do, this is the best machine for you. I have used PCs alongside my mac all my life, but when i'm doing "work", its always on the mac. I only play games on the PC...so if you're into cool looking electronics, you gotta have one of these!
I had initially purchased a polarizing filter from a chain electronics store for $16 only to discover it wouldn't thread properly on my Canon Rebel, so when I came across these three filters for this price I was hesitant becuase I felt for the price surely the quality must be lacking, but when they arrived I was delighted with the quality of the lenses, and the carrying case that is included is exellent for protecting the filters! I am especially pleased with the flourescent lighting filter- it has been excellent for taking pictures at my son's school events. All three of the filters thread properly and have excellent resolution! I would highly recommend this product to anyone experimenting with filters in your amateur photography!
HAVE GOTTEN BAD PRINTER ONLY PRINT FEW REAMS PER MONTH, EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED THREE TIMES. CANT BEET THIS WARRANTY.
I'm one of those guys who likes to stay up and watch TV at night. This allows me to wear headphones and not disturb my wife when she's trying to go to sleep.
I have used these sleeves for a month. These sleeves are a bit thin and the windows are a bit wrinkled. However, they serve the purpose of protecting a CD or DVD just fine. They are a great bargain for the money. That is why I gave them four stars even though they are not the best quality money can buy. If you are looking for a functional, cost-effective, sleeve these sleeves are for you.
I've broken 2 screens on my Palm III and I think I've finally found the answer in the Incase Palm Top Case. The covering really protects while not looking like something that would survive a nuclear attack. The blue color is great. I believe that torque is the issue with me when it comes to my broken screens. This case offers much more protection than my fancy expensive leather wallet type case. It could use a bit more storage space for cards and such. Overall, I'm very pleased and would highly recommend this item.
Pros: Your shaver will be almost as good as new. Shaves closer and faster, and charges last longer, apparently since the blades aren't thrashing around as much. Runs more quietly also.Cons: Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.Note: Seems to be an exact replacement for an ES8152 shaver although it's not mentioned on the packaging.
I had used another stand from another maker and the Macbook Pro (15") always seemed to slide down on the stand. This stand is a huge improvement. The build quality as well as the fit and finish are excellent. I would highly recommend this product.
These arrived yesterday so my review might be a lil premature but....These have to be the best Earphones at this price-point and beyond. I thought this type of experience would cost more. I've tried a couple different headphones Grado SR80's and then the Bose earphones which just recently failed at the plug. So when I went looking again I was looking at what Shure had to offer but was also interested in what Klipsch had as many reviews said the bass was a bit punchier. I didn't try either but was informed buy a musician friend Ultimate Ears were the way to go hand down.The fitment is a lil weird and I still need to try some other options but I found the disposable foam tips work best thus far. I can't hear a thing around me. I rode the "L" [Chicago trans system] this a.m. to work and thought I was on the monorail. Be careful - they really cut all outside sound OUT!Now as far as the sound experience. UNREAL!!!! I first cued up Pink Floyd's Meddle and it was Amazing! Just really great. Sounds and transitions I was never aware of, at least not at this level. I've even back tracked a few different selections to hear some things again thinking it must have been an outside noise. I also listened to some heavier bass tracks [BB Paul's Boutique] and it's great as well. I'm keeping the overall volume down as I can see how it could be too much. And there really isn't a need.I would say if your coming from the stock iPod set or the Bose set-up this will blow you away. I would buy these again in a minute.cheers
Gets the job done. Might have to run it a couple times but works good.
This XM Cassette adapter worked great the first few times I used it. Very clear sound. After about five uses, the sound deteriorated rapidly, and now, only a month after I started using it, listening to music is mostly listening to scratchiness. There is very poor sound quality across a range of music and podcasts. I do not drive my car every day, so in total, I've probably only used the adapter 10 times. Considering my limited use, I hoped to get at least a few months out of a cassette adapter. I would not buy this one again.
I use this for my Powershot A510 and it works well. The battery charger is nice and compact, except it only charges AA batteries, but that's okay for me since I only use it for my digital camera.
This is a great system, but its cheaper at a number of other stores than it is here. especially if you go to those stores, then you dont have to pay the higher price or the shipping costs. Shop arround, save seventy bucks.
This is my 2nd one. They work great. This is one huge unit. My coffee maker doesnt even make enough to fill it up. Worth the money.
The product seems to be well built. It feels very sturdy, and the sound quality is great (no loss of quality that I can perceive). Definitely recommend this product, especially at this price point!
I ordered this TV and the stand that goes with it (TR-500X3B) on 21 Oct. They were both shipped on 22 Oct. The TV was shipped by Eagle and the stand by UPS. They both arrived on 24 Oct. That was way ahead of the scheduled delivery date. The driver from Eagle was very helpful. He brought the TV in the house, unpacked it, placed it where I wanted it and plugged it in to make sure it worked. The UPS driver also brought the stand in the house. I assembled the stand and a friend and I placed the TV on the stand and hooked up the connections. We turned it on and it worked perfectly. What an amazing picture. I don't think you'll find a better deal anywhere else. I highly recommend this TV.
Well so far this webcam refuses to properly install under W2000.The Philips weekend?evening helplines are empty. So I am stuck with a camera that will not install and the instruction manual gives zero help in this respect. If Philips knows that this camera has difficulty to install under w2000, then they should not advertise it on the box as being compatable. Products in this day and age should not be this frustrating.
This is so handy for those long phone calls. I can get so much done while talking. I no longer feel like I am wasting time while I am talking.
I was very unhappy with the performance of this product. I have used Diamonds products for years, i.e. Monster 3D, Monster 3D II, Megamonster SLI, etc. which are all first rate products, but the Viper II was plagued with troubles. After upgrading the Bios, and installing all drivers and updates I still got graphical distortion on direct3d games and lock ups on OpenGl. OpenGl games looked decent, but not compared to how they should look given Diamonds bragging. I returned this card for a refund and will wait for Voodoo6.
Its a really keyboard, I wanted to get an ergo keyboard because my typing wasn't correct. I kept hitting my y's with my left and my b's with my right. And this keyboard fixed that, you can't miss type because there is too much of a gap in between. The keyboard is very comfortable, once you get used to it, it's an awesome keyboard. Never going back to the non ergo keyboards. Hope this helps. Oh and the extra programmable keys on top never hurts.
The Sansa m230 player was returned for a refund.It took hoursto copy music files onto it, that should have taken onlyminutes to copy.. Asked for refund , to many bad ones totry another...
it does the job ,100 feet, i did all 4 doors speakers on my suv and still have a ton of extra wire .
I am a man of few words on this item...It doesnt seem to work!!! Only thing working is the mp3, Radio doesnt pick up stations, the built in recorder recordings sounds like it's recorded under water ... it is ill made, the MP3 sound is very good to say the least... I would not buy another product by FrontierLabs again...EVER!!!!!!!!!
My parents got a Garmin last year and loved it so my husband and I bought this with some of our wedding money and we LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It adjusts your time of arrival when you take gas stops and lots of other fabulous features and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a navigation system!!
When you don't want to disturb people in the same room, this is the answer. It also gives you a choice of privacy. The price was right and it works great!
I got the product on time, but regret purchasing it from a non-Amazon carrier, the product was defective but I have limited mobility and didnt have a chance to return it. I still have it and it's been over a year, it died several times, gave my computer a virus that was on the device and I had to buy a battery before it would work.... Your probably wondering why I don't sell it on here, it is because there is a WAY updated version of this. Nobody would want it
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!
There's no need to take anybody else's word for specs on this Sony DVD player when you can view or download, for free, the user's manual at http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=DVPNS90V&LOC=3. I've been running this Sony DVP-NS90V player through a Sony widescreen HDTV and a Pioneer amplifier/receiver for several days now, and I find almost none of the problems and limitations mentioned by previous reviewers. One, for example, states that there is "no bass management," yet you can (a) route more or less signal to the subwoofer by selecting "small" or "large" for the front speaker size (see page 76 of the user's manual), and also (b) increase or decrease the bass from -15 dB to +5 dB (see page 77 of the manual). Whether you prefer analog to digital audio, or you think SACD's are tops, is a matter of opinion, taste and choice and not an objective evaluation of a playback unit. I, for one, prefer DVD-Audio, and I mention this for an important reason: Some product ads and the user's manual clearly warn that this unit "will NOT play DVD-Audio discs." Happy surprize: it most certainly will! For my DVD-A's that have optional Dolby 5.1 and/or DTS tracks, the player simply ignores the primary DVD-A format (normally output via the 6 analog cable connectors) but still plays the Dolby or the DTS via the digital audio (optical or coaxial) connectors. For "pure" DVD-A's (without Dolby 5.1 or DTS tracks), it conveniently outputs the audio BOTH via the 6 analog AND the digital connectors. And in all cases above, the audio is full multi-channel surround, and not downmixed to 2-channel PCM, nor Prologic pseudo-surround. The only DVD-A function it lacks is the video slideshow often included on DVD-A's, and so displays only the "jacket image" onscreen. The Quick Setup allows any DVD newbie to be up and running in a short time. And the Custom Setup is so detailed with so many fine tweaks and trouble-shooters that it's bound to please even the high-end audio-video geek-freaks. In short, you'll find this to be a superior universal player, provided you read the user's manual (all 84 pages of it!), follow it, and connect equally high-quality, compatible equipment capable of exploiting its many fine features.
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.
I bought this camera, and the first thing I noticed was that the LED light on the cam was not working when it was on. I then noticed that the button to take individual still frames was not working at all when I would push it. I called ionetworks and they told me that alot of units were sent out with the LED not working as it was wired wrong at the factory, and they further added that the button on top was no longer functional to take individual frame shots. ionnetworks then told me that I could send the unit back to them and wait two weeks for a new unit, and that I would have to pay shipping back to them. THEY SHIP DEFECTIVE UNITS AND WE THE CONSUMER HAVE TO PAY FOR IT? The camera constantly gives me artifacts when using with yahoo messenger, it does better when used with MSN. The camera is not consistant either. Although it does "self adjust" to a nice picture SOMETIMES most of the time it is no better or less quality than a logitech 4000. If you are using this cam to chat I do not think it is worth 149.00, when you can get a logitech 4000 on AMAZON for 79.00. As far as for surveillance you can buy an axis camera system that is far better than this, as the watchport does not have built in IR for nighttime viewing. These things were on sale for 99.00 at one point, and they should definately go back to that price.
Of course, mine waited almost 6 months to die permanently, and has always had problems writing CDRs that my other players and drives could read reliably. HP is perfectly willing to fix it for me, assuming I can dig out the receipts, but I'll still be out the drive for the time to send it in and hope it comes back working and it will STILL be a piece of junk. How annoying.And even these days, how often do you see a product that vanishes in under a year from release, at least a product like this with some demand...?
Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for a floor lamp like this. It's just not worth the hassle. Sure, it's inexpensive, but you'll end up spending the difference on a new lampshade. Why? The one included with this lamp seems like it was designed and constructed by children (I have it scotch taped to the frame while I look for a replacement). The shade actually came apart while I was removing a warning label! Trust me -- don't waste your money on this lamp. Absolute piece of crap.
I have this system and regret buying it. Its a nearing a year old now and will be glad to replace it.1. Most of the problems that I had revolved around the Media Center (MCE)operating system. It took many contacts with customer service. The best practice there with HP is to use the online chat, I believe. MCE never worked well and I do not use it. On this machine at least, it is buggy, sluggish and a constant aggravation to anyone trying to use it. If you want to watch and record television on you TV, there are better alternatives. It also seems very quirky in the other programs you might try to use and any video codecs you may install.2. The DVD burner was also bad. This took probably 4-5 tries with customer service. (installing and reinstalling updates, drivers, etc, over and over - yuck). They finally sent me a new one.3. The vertical proprietary drive bay and the door that opens up to the jacks area takes up all the room in the computer from the inside, making it very hard to upgrade or work on.4. Light Scribe may be nice but at more than $1 per blank CD I never tried it out.5. The brand DVD player they use is not compatable with quality checking the disc burns DVDinfo or Nero.On the positive side, the processor is actually pretty fast. And the system is nearly silent most of the time.
I also did research before purchasing just before Thanksgiving and the reviews here were encouraging. Happy to report that this set far exceeds my expectations. I'll echo the word "breathtaking" for the HD picture quality. I wasn't prepared for seeing something so gorgeously amazing. Regular reception isn't bad either. I've read that some LCDs have problems with deepest black, but the black on this set seems as dark as it could be. You don't have to sit directly in front of the set, it looks fine from the side as well. After going through the motions of diddling with the color controls, I decided I can't improve on the factory default settings. There are detailed diagrams for plugging in the cables, and they are all color-coded. It's a great TV for electronic dummies like me! P.S. Gotta give credit to Amazon for the great price and free shipping.
on the road alot. easy to use ,couldnt get along without it. wish it would show different routes.
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.).
I don't like the way the right button works, when I go to click to click on the left button my fingers click on both buttons (Its a physical reaction) I've had a logitech trackball FX for years and loved it but I will pass on this one hope the grandson likes it.
I own 3 digital cameras, this being the best. Last weekend on a trip to Washington DC I got to take alot of shots alonside my sisters Canon DSLR XTI. She has a 10MB super fast 133X speed card compared to the 4GB SDII I use. The 6x optical zoom was plent even in long shots where she was using a large Canan zoom lens. Using medium fine setting the computer viewed shots compared easilt to her Large files. The A710 screen is great and the features are jam packed. This camera easily accomomdates the picky photographer. Next step up is a Digital SLR but I do not see the need unless I wanteds to take lots of shots in succesion. That is were the speed of an DSLR sets them apart. You cannot go wrong with the A710 as long as you carry extra batteries.
My kid got this for me last week.It's a toy.When my wife told me how much it cost I flipped.I told my kid I loved it ,didn't want to make her feel bad.Good company,this one stinks
This item seemed to charge successfully. I received the package just before leaving town for a few weeks, so I just tried the charger to make sure that it worked.I tried the batteries just today, a few weeks later, after having to recharge them (it appears that the charge doesn't keep) and tried them in my mini-disc player. They didn't work. My player has a battery-life reader, and it said they were nearly empty before it died. I tried another pair in a remote, and they seemed to work, but I had bought the whole set specifically to use with the mini-disc player. I've never heard of a battery that works with one item and not another (I tried using fresh regular batteries in the mini-disc and they worked fine).I also noticed today that I received the BU-200 model, which is not the one I ordered. They don't even advertise that one on this website. So, buyer beware! If you intend to use the batteries for a specific purpose, you might be out of luck with this model.
The first Coby that Amazon shipped to me broke within 30 seconds of use. It wouldn't transmit, though the LCD still worked and the fuse was intact. To reach the fuse, by the way, unscrew the tip of the white 12V plug.The replacement functions perfectly. It's far more powerful than I expected. There are dozens of stations that you can use with complete clarity. The unit is actually capable of drowning out both 99X and Star 94 in the Atlanta area; there's a touch of extra static, but it remains listenable, and no remnants of those stations remain. On a frequency with less powerful stations (or, more rationally, a frequency with no stations broadcasting), the sound is clean, clear, and uninterrupted. My pet theory is that Coby doesn't pay much attention to FCC power output limitations. The difference in performance between this unit and other FM transmitters is startling.Sound quality is up with the best FM stations, or perhaps even a bit better, though not quite to the level of a CD. Bass response is better than any FM station. The cord for the unit is one of those curled slinky-types.The only qualms I have are that the white plug is longer than it needs to be, and that the unit lacks an on/off switch. If your car cuts the outlet power when off, there's no need for one, but mine doesn't. I have to dismount the unit when I want it to stop transmitting, and it doesn't feel durable enough to withstand excessive mountings. I'll find out soon enough whether it holds up.The first copy I received looked slightly grubbier than I'd expect a new product to look, but only the white mount. Perhaps they test them at the factory with dirty machinery. The black facade was in perfect condition once I removed the thin piece of clear protective shinkwrap.10-MONTH UPDATE:I've run into two problems:1) The sheath for the cord that leads into the base of the unit has pulled out, exposing the inner wires. It wasn't hard to push it back in place, but to keep it from dislodging again, I've looped it underneath with a zip-tie holding it to the back of the unit. Not a big deal.2) It's started to make a high-pitched overtone, probably in the 9 or 10 KHz range. Usually this noise is drowned out by the music, but softer songs and silence make it more obvious. It's just at the threshold of annoyingness; any louder and I'd return the unit again.Moral of the story: buy a car with an auxiliary audio input jack.12-MONTH UPDATE:The overtone has become unbearable. This unit is officially a waste of money.18-MONTH UPDATE:On a lark, I tried my Coby again recently with a few MP3 players. The overtone has disappeared, but the volume of the signal is now unusually soft. If I tune my radio 0.1 MHz higher or lower, I hear the music at full volume, but not clearly. This is very odd.
Is nice quality cable. Pretty well made, nice connections. Works like a charm. Would buy another one of these cables.
I must have a slow learning curve. I actually kept on buying this reader hoping that the next one would work. It didn't. Each one punked out regularly. Sometimes it wouldn't read the card from my Nikon. Another time it wouldn't read the card for my Leica. Now it is just sitting there looking like a piece of abstract sculpture. My advice: don't go near it. I can't believe that something like this is on the market.
I got these Panasonic RP-HT21 headphones here at amazon about a week ago and at the time I paid $4.95! I just wanted a spare set of headphones to use with my LAPTOP and as another light weight audio option. When I saw the price and the reviews here I had to try them. I am a headphone guy buying Skullcandy, Sony, and two different Panasonics just in the last 3 weeks! I must say that these Panasonic RT-HT21 are really excellent for this price and even at three times the price would be an excellent choice! They are very well built and I think you would really have to abuse them to break them! The base is nice (FULL), mid and highs are very clear as well. Just a perfectly nice balanced sounding pair of headphones is the best way to describe them. I am certain they would fit even the largest size head when fully extended with no problem easy. This is really a great way to go for a very well made set of headphones especially if you want just the best value for your money. Great job Panasonic and thanks for a really nice product that is truly worth every penny!!!!!!
This is great when making titles and die-cut stickers. truly repositionable The only draw back is that it creates a lot of waste paper
I just installed our new 2600N Laserjet and I am very happy with the purchase. This printer is a steal, if you consider that it is a COLOR laser and comes with a network card built-in. This is the cheapest networked color laser printer on the market that actually has a good quality. It comes with toner cartridges, which is not the case with most others and the $0.15 estimated cost per page (pcmag.com) is cheap enough to make the trip to a copy shop obsolete if you need multiple copies of your printouts. I wanted this printer, because I am sick of constant paper jams, paper not being pulled in or ink cartridges being dried up and costing $50 a pop. If you consider cost of inket cartridges, this printer will amortize itself in no time, not even counting the agony of "yet another dried up cartridge needs cleaning".Quality is very crisp and sharp for text and I was pleasantly surprised about the color print quality. This is clearly not a photo printer, large areas of uniform colors (blue sky) show some banding, but overall, the photo quality on plain paper beats the quality of my Epson 1280 photo printer hands-down at a much lower cost (and higher speed!). Printouts on plain paper actually have a nice satin sheen to it, which an inkjet won't do without photo paper coating. Even though it doesn't match the speed that I am used to from our full-blown office color jets, it is fast enough, does its printing in one pass (i.e. all 4 colors are applied in one step, instead of 4 steps) and will suffice for any home or small office printing needs.I didn't bother to run the installation CD, simply downloaded the latest driver from HP.com and installed it that way. Nice features of the print driver, such as fit-to-page, color presets and manual duplexing (via front-load sheet feeder). I had it installed, warmed up and calibrated as well as configured on all 3 of our computers in a matter of 30 minutes. It fetched its own IP address automatically once plugged in and the only annoyance was that its settings default to an A4 paper size, instead of letter-size. Other than that, it's working without a hitch and I am looking forward to many printouts. Highly recommended!
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've only had two other printers and they were both Epsons. I was never impressed with them, though they were the ones that came with the computers I bought in the past. I have no complaints at all about this printer. Its much faster, better print quality, and I love the scan and copy features. I haven't used it a lot yet, but from what I have experienced so far - it fantastic.
I love this mouse. The software is easy to install and use for even the non-computer literate people out there. Having the ability to turn up and down the volume, as well as flip between songs while working in word, or surfing the internet is so convenient! This is a must buy for all you out there looking for a sleek, cool looking wireless mouse with lots of features!
The iPod was purchased for my son. I think it's a great looking iPod and it does everything he wants. Amazon did a good job of getting the iPOD to him very promptly with regular shipping.
Hi the Apple 2 GB iPod Nano Whiteis working fine. Just have a complain about Amazon.com.when i purchased this unit few weeks ago. there was a promotionfor the Amazon Visa. If i apply vor new Amazon Visa, i would get $30.00 off from my first purchase. i then apllied and used it to purchase this Nano, but i have not seen $30.00 deduct from the account yet!.Someone please help, how can i send my complain to.Thanks,Tom
Ok, so first off this is a great idea and works well when its not in a position to rattle or move too much. If you have a place to tuck this guy away and plug your stuff into than this will work fine. I have noticed that if I plug in my radar detector, GPS and charger in that if I hit a bump and the thing isn't secure my radar detector will restart (due to loss of power). All-in-all... good product but not great.
Please do yourself a favor and steer clear of the RCA DirecTV receivers. Mine began giving me TONS of problems after just 5 months of use. Without warning during TV viewing it kept resetting "searching for signal" about 5-6X a night, then you have to sit & wait the 3-4 min. as it downloads the program guide. How frustrating!!! I tried to get repair service help from RCA's 800# but it was completely automated, no live people to help you and I was then referred to a long distance # for help. Give me a break RCA!! I have to pay for a phone call to get you to fix your defective product? Buyer beware!!! I'd recommend any alternative brand for your DirecTV system, there are other brands out there, but if you must get RCA make sure you invest in a protection/extended warranty because you'll need it.
This printer worked fine for 3 months. Then I replaced the cartridge with another Brother cartridge, which leaked all over the inside of the machine and damaged the drum. When I called the warranty department, I was told that because I took the printer to a repair center without Brother's authorization, they would not honor the warranty. Another Brother printer that I purchased several years ago also lasted only a few months before breaking. There's a reason Brother products are cheap - they are JUNK, and the company does not honor its warranties. My advice - buy a Lexmark instead.
The Zune does so much more than my old Ipod it's a shame to put them in the same review. the ease of use and the quality are far superior. Just take your time to learn all that your ZUNE will do and you will never own anything else
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 purchased my first GPS unit and I am very satisfied. I read many reviews, and researched about a half a dozen candidates before I settled in on the GPSMAP CS. When I bought it, I knew that it was being replaced with a more expensive unit that had a removable SD chip, but I did not need that feature, as the unit had 56 MB on internal memory, plenty for my needs. I bought the unit basically for Geocaching, and it has performed as expected and I would recommend it, or it's new, more expensive upgrade, to anyone who wants a unit that is relatively easy to use. The car mount is a little tricky, but it also performs well, once mastered. You have to attach the external power cord, if you are conserving batteries, before you put the unit in the car mount. Sort of clunky, but not so much as to be a problem.
I have tried to find a great surround system for my office PC. JBL theater, JBL computer (close) along with various others. Nothing quit right untill....I set the Log.Z-5500 up turned them on and found myself hanging on to my chair for dear life. And this is with an ok sound card.I'm waiting for my Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty to arrive. At that time I will probaly find myself on the moon.If you are looking for 'just right' this is it and a whole lot more. The surround is 'reality at it's best'. The bass is for the house down the block, the satilites are beautiful and the over all control is for anyone over 2 years old. Some real thinking and design went into these. Don't miss 'em. ROCK-N-ROLL!
I've had this printer for a week now and i absolutely love it. It's a big upgrade from my previous HP810c (which has not given up and is now 7 years going strong) I wanted a printer with a scanner since my scanner "died" with windows 98 which was the only OS it was compatible with.The features i really like are the scroll wheel, the ability to duplex (print on both sides without having to manually remove the page and reinsert it) the scanning/printing resolution and speeds which are good enough for me, the 5 separate cartridges which does not allow wastage of ink, the card reader and the ability to fold up the entire unit afterwards so dust doesn't get inside. The ability to act as a copier independent of a pc is great as well. After copying a report with black and white text i could not tell the difference between the copy and original. The time it takes as well to do this was less than 30 secs. There is a usb port for bluetooth dongles if you're into the wireless sharing thing...although i have a bluetooth dongle i don't have the need for this.The downsides for me are none really...as i said i am upgrading from an hp810c 7 years old so it doesn't take much to impress me. The absence of a fax doesn't bother me in this age of the internet/email. The scanning surface can only accommodate letter (8 x 11) sized documents....i dont really have the cause to scan anything bigger
I own one of these, and considering the price and size, I don't think there is a better value out there for a portable audio system. The sound quality, again considering the price and size, is quite outstanding. The cassette deck is the biggest surprise--it sounds quite good for a portable system. The remote is great as well. The only drawback--the unit looks and is quite rugged, but it is not waterproof or dustproof, so be careful with it! Otherwise, very nicely done.
We had a modest early-technology digital HP camera. We bought this because of the zoom, and other features which were less important. We have been amazed by this camera. It is easy to use, takes very acceptable photos ( we have only used the medium picture quality setting), downloads eaily and is easy to show via cable to the TV for sharing. The macro feature is great, allowing real closeups of flowers, etc. The "mini-movie" feature has turned out to be great (we didn't think we'd even use it). The prints I have produced from a [...]HP printer are actually amazing, approaching film camera quality. We are more than pleased with this camera's ease of use, and quality. All in a size that makes it easy to take along anywhere. We did buy the bigger smartmedia card (64m) and adapter and recharger, but I must say the original lithium batteries lasted through our experimentation and the first 100 photos, including "mini-movies" and replaying on the TV. We love it!
I just received my Sansa a few days ago and I'm sitting here rocking to John Mellencamp and David Bowie, to name a few. It is hard to put it away and go back to work. It was very easy to download songs from CDs and the sound quality is great! I just ordered another one for my husband.
Worked very well and can be used by someone not computer saavy just no Photograph transfer which is curious.The Dvd will record dvd-r without much work and practically no work if you are just copying all that is on your video camera, it just fills and closes the first dvd and asks for others until it is done(ours needed 3 dvd's to get all from camera.One surprising although not critical omission is that the dvd's don't include the still photographs that you have on the camera, you have to use an sd card in the camera and switch so that all picts are stored on the sd card. ALSO... the everio camera my father in law has will only use up to a 1 gig sd card so if you are having trouble using a sd 2 gig etc, that is the problem.
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.
I got this converter because I recently purchased a TIVO, which tells you that you need a stable landline phone connection in order to complete initial setup. This was not possible for me, as I have VOIP phone service.....I did some digging on the internet and found that all you need is 1 of these and an ethernet cord that will stretch to your router and it works even better then a phone connection for initial setup since the download speed is MUCH faster. I bought this and hooked it up as descibed above and it worked like magic.So in summary, this product did the trick. A bit on the pricey side, but if ya just want the TIVO to work and have no choice, I highly recommend it. Can save you a lot of time and frustration.
It works just as expected. Easy installation. Just plug in the antenna from the car into the adapter and then the adapter into the radio. It feels like a very secure fit and had no problems fitting behind the radio.
Yes, the standards can be confusing and compatibility with older DVD players a problem for either the +RW or -RW standards. Nearly all of the newer DVD players will play +R and -R, the +RW and -RW are more questionable because they are designed for use by a PC as a rewrittable media. The +RW/-RW standard is a great way to back up your PC since you can rotate and rewrite on the disks. There is a way for both standards to exist well into the future, unlike a standard for tapes (e.g. VHS vs. Beta). Even if your PC doesn't natively support +RW, there are drivers or software that will support the format. Most who are writting something more permanent (e.g. home video) should use the +R or -R. The +R and +RW are the newer standard which has some technology advantages (e.g. less problems with buffer underrun) and faster. A new HP internal DVD writer supports all four formats (-R, +R, -RW, +RW). Don't be surprised if the different standards stay in place and all new players support all the standards. We may not be done with the standards either, a third standard could come in to play using a higher spectrum light (blue) which would allow allow a higher capacity media.
For the handful of people who still use analog instant photo equipment, the original Polaroid peel-apart black and white films were the standard for sharpness and consistency. Since the demise of Polaroid as we all grew to know it over the 60 years that they pioneered this medium, Fuji has produced instant materials that match or surpass the performance of these original films and at a very fair price, given the demand. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone who still loves the &#34;old magic&#34; of an analog instant print and shoots peel-apart medium format instant cameras.
I have purchased Zune last year and now its dead, can not be charged. I tried everything but nothing is working. I have wasted $230.00 for peice of junk.
I purchased this radio for this years hurricane season. Figured it would be nice to have an NOAA radio and the ability to charge cell phones in the case of a loss of power. Decided since Midland has been in the business for awhile, this would be my best choice. Unfortunately, this radio just didn't perform as expected.I'm not sure how others are able to get the advertised run time on the crank feature. You have to charge it with the crank (powered off) and hopefully you don't mind cranking for a while. A couple of minutes doesn't cut it.The light is pretty weak (it's an led light, so I didn't expect much). Reception with our NOAA station was decent and radio stations seemed to be average. Scanned the area's UHF and didn't pick up anything, so I'm not sure what kind of range it has (didn't really purchase it for the UHF anyways). The backlight is nice, but if you are running off battery you can't afford to use it (hopefully, you aren't in the dark or still have power). Haven't tried out the cell phone charge. It's also not very user friendly.In the end, I regret buying the Midland radio.
I like this CD Player as it has great sound,'never skips'and it is very light and portable. It is also durable as it has been dropped from a height quite a few times and it still plays perfectly. The remote control is very useful and the headphones are comfortable.The only thing that I didn't like about it was how quickly it drains batterys, AA batterys last around 3 weeks. Not what I expected. I think that it is too expensive for what it is, there are better deals out there, so shop around.
This printer worked very well for a year or so, then started giving me an 'incorrect printhead' error, despite the fact that I was still using the printhead the printer arrived with. On googling this problem I encountered a suggestion that I replace the printhead, which I did at a cost of 70. On fitting the new printhead the computer has completely died and won't even give me a green 'on' light. I have tried different power supplies/changing the fuse etc. but on googling 'MP 600 dead' I realise this is a fairly standard feature of this printer. I can't even get someone to look at it because the nearest repair centre is in Surrey, hundreds of miles from where I live. Very surprised by the 4 star average review, but on reading the most recent reviews it seems that the printer racked up a lot of positives before the printers started dying.
compre este producto desde venezuela,, y la compra fue muy satisfactoria, the buy is good,
I was unable to establish a connection between my GPS unit and my laptop, so this item didn't do what I needed it for. It may be the fault of the GPS unit itself but I really can't tell.
This product works excellent with my Canon TX-1 digital hibryd camera. You can carry movies, pictures and ever files, if you use a usb adaptor.I'va had no problem with it. totally recomend it.If you use XP, you need to update your system as it only recognizes 4g.
this item is best for my needsi have it more than 6 months knowi use it for back up datait's fast & NiceIt can runs gamessilent operationbest build qualtyi recammend this hightly
it is a very good product. it has a great lcd screen and great sound too. the only bad part is that it scratches too easily. I've had it for a month and I've got a bunch of scratches on the back and a few on the screen.
This GPS is just what I was looking for and took all but 5 minutes to reprogram and list me as it's NEW OWNER. As a used product, it was just as advertised "Just like New" Thank you to the seller for a great Product and Very, Very fast delivery.
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...
This lens is probably one of the the best bargains on the market today. It feels a little plasticky but very well built and above all it is razor sharp in the whole range of 70-300mm. I have the expensive pro lenses to compare it with and this lens is no slouch, it holds up against the best pro lenses especially when it stopped down to f/8-11.Above all the best part is the fact that this lens is light weight and compact so it is always with me when I go for a short hike or walk and the heavy pro lenses stay in the bag. Highly recommend it to anybody.Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
I originally thought this one played videos too, but my daughter loves it. She has all her favorite songs and family pics and podcasts. It was so easy to use we didn't even need directions.
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.
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 have had this unit for just under 1 year and have just fixed the "HO3 Error" for the 2nd time. I decided to call the company and was told a variety of things, from "yes I know what this code means" to Panasonic does not recognize this error code. They want me to send the unit to them and charge me half of the labor charge. When I explained that this seems to be a common problem the guy got rude. I then promised him to never buy a Pansasonic product again.I fixed it after the call and it works for now. I unscrewed the bottom and there was a bit of dust in the mechanism.One of the reps from Panasonic said that to be sure to not just cut the power to the player when done, but to push stop and thenoff, to shut it down properly. I will try and see if that makes a difference.
I got this as a gaming headset for my child. It works great, it's in expensive and it can take a beating. Would definitely buy again!
Excellent product and Canon tech support was excellent when I encountered a start-up problem caused by a faulty USB cable that I had provided. Unfortunately the printer does not have a USB cable provided with it.
They all work. But I hate buying things made in sweat shops. I would not want to work in a sweat shop. I believe the workers that made these get less than one dollar an hour. And are forced to work long hours. I feel guilty buying these.
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,...
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.
This is the second storage system that I have bought. I have one for our Xbox 360 and our computers. Before there were disks all over the house. It was impossible to find disks when needed. Now we have a documented easy to find library of disks. It also provides a place where the disks will not get scratched. I will purchase a third system when I need it. Awesome design and great on-line software to design the label that goes on the top of each system.
I really couldn't see what was so great until I used a friends while out shooting. Wow, Really fantastic. No mess, easy to use, get one you will thank yourself later.
I purchased this system in 2007. Clarion issued one update in 2008. they have not updated the software since then. A certified letter to the company president was totally ignored. Based on the lousy service, don't buy this product. Buy from another company that guarantees yearly updates.
The first problem with this device is the cable is about 2 inches long. I started using this device and I rarely turn off my PC so I figured everything was working fine...that was until I rebooted my PC (Intel D865PERL motherboard, Corsair RAM) and it froze up after displaying the type of RAM I have. It was about a month since I rebooted last and started using the Aluratek hub so it took me a while to figure out it was the USB hub. Soon as I unplugged it my PC booted right up and I was able to plug in the hub again after I was booted up. I'd give it 4 stars if it wasn't for the cable length, no extension cable being included, and the lock up problem on reboot.
Very disappointing product. Produces very poor quality music transmission even when placed in contract with the radio.
Please do not waste your money. The hissing noise from the boombox makes listening to your XMSR unbearable.
This adapter does not work well (okay, at all) in South Korea. I bought two of them, so I know it's not just one lemon.
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!
I use this keyboard for my HTPC and it works great. Being able to completely control my computer from my couch without having to find a separate mouse, and a surface to use it from, is wonderful. Also, the range of the keyboard is outstanding.If you're considering one of the Gyration keyboards I'd look at this one first/also.
The price was decent, the product arrived in excellent condition and works well. I'm happy with my purchase.
Optoma HD73 720p DLP Home Theater Projectorthis projector and a good screen (Da-Lite manual HDTV'92)are less than most +50 inch LCDs. You will need a dark room. If you have a home computer with DVI-D out you can add a Blu-ray drive and plug it in to this projector for the best HDTV has to offer. Also, try a DIVCO Fusion RT 7 HDTV pci card for full HDTV.
This triple outlet works great even has a power light to let u know its live. high quality
This is a solid printer with problems typical to HP photo printers.The dedicated paper path prints with only very limited image drift. This is something you can't get on a printer that prints other paper sizes. Talk to HP about image drift and they will deny it but it is very real. If you are trying to print composed images this is something that will be important to you.Yield per cartridge using hp hi capacity ink is about 120 6x4 images per cartridge. You will need to clean the print head at about every 30 images then print a dummy image (to saturate the head) to avoid noticeable banding and a more subtle banding that occurs in wide strips about 4 across the page. I use medical alcohol wipes to clean the heads.If you are printing a black or photo grey back you can use the hp photo grey cartridge for that, this printer will accept that ink cartridge as well. Also old cartridges that no longer print color accurate print black just fine for a while.You can only fit about 7 to 10 pages in the paper tray at a time without introducing multiple sheet feeds, jams, or slippage.The PC drivers tend to convert your images to 300 dpi. This printer runs best when you put the image on a cf or other memory card then print from the memory card. Then you can print full 1200 dpi images and never hang up. When you try to print 1200dpi images from the pc, you will be either down sampled or the image will be ignored. Using the memory card, you can preview the images and decided which and how many of each to print.This is one of many HP printers that when given a 6x4 inch image will resize and crop the image on its own. The only way to print something near your 6x4 inch image accurately is to add a small amount of bleed space around the edge to allow for the possibility of the paper going through a slight bit askew (even commercial printers do this) then add a border to make the size 7.5x5 inches. Put the image on a memory card, then when you print it, program the printer to crop it to 1.25. This will print the inner 6x4 inch image. I kid you not. This is a simple process and literally the only way to print your image as a 6x4 inch image. The automatic resizing software cannot be defeated. I have talked to HP engineers about this.Best color accuracy and image quality are achieved using a good paper like MOAB Kokapelli and printing tiff images through a memory card. Jpeg images are fine and if your image starts that way, leave it alone. If you shoot raw images than transfer those into Photoshop or something like that, just save them out as tiff files on your memory card. This printer does not accept CMYK.Image quality is very high. When printing through a PC, I personally find all the HP software designed to "improve" my image to be annoying as I have to constantly shut it off as their setting don't like to stay set. This is another reason to just print from a memory card.This device also functions as a card reader/writer and allows your memory cards to show up as disk devices independent of the printer. This allows you to pull the memory from your camera and plug it into the printer to transfer images instead of plugging the camera into the PC.Overall this is a good device. I do think the paper sensor may be going out but this is from attempting to pull paper out once printing has started - be warned. So far I have printed about 2000 images from this printer. Average wasted paper per run of 40 is 2 sheets.It would be nice to be able to clean inside the unit. Most of the interior is sealed. This printer ships with low capacity ink cartridges.
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!
The TI Graph Link cable connects any TI graphing calculator (TI-73, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, TI-92 Plus) to a PC or Mac so that you can transfer files back and forth between the two. This is a very handy thing to have. It is extremely useful for calculator backups (a good thing to do every once in a while in case your TI crashes), and you can download a bunch of stuff off the Net to put on your calculator. A good place to get TI programs is ...You can buy the cable by itself, or you can buy it with the Graph Link software. I imagine that the cable Amazon is selling comes with software. However, if it is just the cable, you can download the software from TI's home page at ...The software for different calculators (I have linked to the TI-83, the TI-85, and the TI-86) is more or less the same; the confusing thing is that every calculator has a different procedure for linking. With some (such as the 86), you must be at the home screen; with others (such as the 85), you must be in receive (or send) mode.One warning, however: This cable works with both Windows and Mac. If you're a Windows user, though, DO NOT buy this cable; ($) is way too much. Buy the Windows-only cable (Amazon also sells this), because it's much cheaper. If you're a Mac user, I don't think you have a choice. You must buy this one (or buy a PC, but that would be a bit overboard).All in all, I would highly recommend buying a Graph Link. Make sure you have an available serial port (at least for the Windows cable), plug the cable in and go. Have fun playing Tetris. :-)
I recently bought a Kodak EasyShare CX4230 Camera and want all to know that it produces great pictures with beautiful colors and clarity. But the best part is the EasyShare Docking Station which lets you put your pictures onto the computer so easily and fast. My wife and I are so glad we purchased this product and recommend it hightly.
I love this mouse, I'd say that it's better than moving your whole hand, especially if you're a gamer. No more tangled cords. The only thing is that if you used a standard mouse, then this one takes a while to adapt to. I would highly suggest it.
Thing stand simply rocks. The build quality is on par with Apple's quality, it matches well, and it's *heavy*, which is a huge plus. This thing won't budge, which is exactly what you need.My only real "complaint" is that the angle forward is a bit extreme, but it puts my rMBP screen at a perfect height for viewing along side my Thunderbolt display. All around excellent product.
Just bought this product... works great in my stereo, also works great in my car... Excelent Buy...
This panasonic player is an excellent basic unit. It does everything that it advertises. For the money, it suits my needs well!
I don't like these radios becase they only go about 1/2 the mile. The battery doesn't hold full charge. I would recommend going with motorola model or midland that will give you better range.
In case anyone is considering buying this printer used and finds this review this while doing research, I would like to point out some major flaws: (1) Over time the white ribbon cable for the scanning element under the glass rubs against the glass, creating a series of streaks that will ruin all scans wider than a few inches. The ribbon is offset to the side, so you are left with a few inches of usable space on the flatbed that isn't streaked, except for the second complaint: (2) In addition to the giant streaks in the glass caused by the ribbon cable, this unit also seems to be poorly sealed. There is a great deal of dust and dirt on the back side that can not be cleaned without trying to take the scanner apart (which I have not yet tried to attempt).If you are looking at buying this used, I would look for those problems before making a purchase.-Lewis
the picture is really cool, and it seems like there are multiple speakers. that i like. what i don't like is that i paid 150 bucks to get the screen flat. you can get a TV with this great picture for less. i recommend searching a little more before you choose a TV
I got my Nikkor lens used (and the person lost the hood), so it was great being able to buy this one at a relatively low price. It works great!
Purchased this flash to use with my DSC-W1 to fill in where the built-in flash was partially blocked by the telephoto lens. After playing with it for a few days it does a fine job. No problems with shadowing, flashes at all "normal" angles and positions from the built-in flash, and seems built well enough to hold up over time.
I had the earlier G5 model that didn't have the forward button, which I really wanted. So I will compare to it a little as well.I give it a 4/5 because I have nothing to compare to as well as I had an issue with it.Pros: Weight system. Smooth movements. Software allows keystroke assignments for any button (except left and right mouse), that can switch their values based on the current program in use, i.e. a game.Cons: Middle mouse (scroll wheel) is hard to activate without hitting the side-scrolling feature of the mouse wheel. Once you get used to pressing straight down, it's not so bad. If you use a keystroke assignment for the mouse wheel tilts, you may hit those while trying to activate middle-mouse.Pros over older G5: Better grip on palm surface. FORWARD button! Seems to have better control on middle mouse button.Overall is a great mouse, I can't really compare the performance of the laser system to other mice, since it's my first "gaming-grade" mouse. I use a custom grid (white w/ black grid lines) mouse pad. I haven't had any tracking problems.
I bought this headphone in an airport. On the flight I used this phone to listen to movie, the sound quality was amazaingly good, it made the headphones supplied by airline unbearable to me. When back home, I still very much enjoy this phone to listen to computer movies and musics, and carry it with me for the flights. It has a board frequency range, bass is surprisingly rich given such a low profile phone. Wearing is comfortable. With such a light weight, low prices, it is a good travel companion.
Just sent the machine back to Panasonic today. They were very cooperative over the phone. Problem is how long will it take to fix? The machine froze up and I couldn't even get my disc out of it. Will follow up with Panasonic's customer service. It has been OK so far.....By the way, I did like the machine and it's tuner. The one star is for the breaking down.
There are a lot of rewinders out there. I have tried several of them. So far the Kinyo rewinder has preformed the best. Very fast with slowing when getting close to the end when either ff or rewinding. Also very quite when winding tape, also cleans while rewinding. It also includes 2 extra spools for cleaning for when the first one wears out.
The comb and shaving blades do the job they were manufactured to do. They give me a close shave without irritation. I have had this shaver for a few years and this is third time I've replaced these items. This is the best electric shaver I have owned. It's more expensive than many others but, as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for".
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.
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.
Yes it does extend your eyepiece out, but at what price? It's like looking through a pair of binoculars backward. Your view finder is about half the size.
Had to have my washer repaired (oops, let my warranty lapse....so of course the washer broke). The mechanic highly recommended a surge protector (since the circuit board for the motor is what broke). Everything has so many more circuit boards, that they are basically a computer doing one thing. I have a surge protector for my computer, so why not for my Maytag-computer-washer. I think it is a smart move. Less than $[...] bucks.
The bottom line is I've spent many dollars trying to find a real universal remote. Does it do what it says? With one button my T.v. turns on and sets itself for dvd imput, my reciever turns on and set itself for dvd, my dvd player turns on and prompts. Then each action goes to the correct device. Vol up / dwn is controled by my reciever, play pause goes to the dvd etc. The remote knows where to send what signal like all of my components were really one big unit. this is really cool... if you're looking buy this. I have an Onkyo rec RCA tv Samsund DVD every function WORKS.
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.
Fantastic product. I found no issues at all with the setup software and everything worked just right for my components on the first try. The activity buttons are the best and the remote itself has a very high quality feel. This is all the universal remote that most people need, so don't pay more unless you're sure that you need the advanced features of the more expensive remotes.
Nice little camera, everything that was order was received except for the color. I order a silver but received a pink one. The gift was for a man but he was ok with the color.
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 actually bought a couple different cases for my Sansa before I got this one, they were a waste. This case is awesome, keeps the player protected & doesn't take away from it's look at all. It fits great & since it's rubber it's a little easier to carry & doesn't really slide around if you lay down, say in the car. The only thing I don't like about it is the clip that comes with it. You're getting a sweet, rubberized case with a huge clear belt clip that totally takes away from the case! If you're like me & don't plan on using the belt clip, get this case, if you plan on using it with the clip, look around & try something else.
Overall it is not a bad pda. The concept of having integrated wireless (802.11b) was quite appealing to me. I liked this solution as opposed to having an iPAQ with a PCMCIA sleeve and then a wireless card.I also could not get it to work properly with my linksys access point, supposedly new firmware is supposed to fix it, but I have the...step child of linksys routers (BEFPW11S1), so I don't think it will ever work in my situation. However, it does work fine with the access point at my work.The battery life seems to be ok for doing every day stuff but if you are playing games the battery gets sucked down pretty fast. I wonder if this is any better with the extended life battery. I believe the standard battery lasts about 3 hours or about 1 with wi-fi on. I am not sure if this is standard for a Pocket PC or not.The voice recorder button is in a bad spot and I constantly bump it when it is in my pocket or I am pulling the PDA out of its case.The XScale processor doesn't seem to be much faster than the ARM processors in older iPAQs. This may just be that software is not optimized for it. I don't know.Overall, the PDA is pretty comparable to any other one. It is definitely a step in the right direction, but it will be interesting to see how other PDAs improve on this one.
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.
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.
Ideally suited for aggregating wall transformers, but also perfect for distributing timer power to lights, small wine coolers, etc. Good quality construction.
I looked at several local stores for a video camera bag big enough and sturdy enough for my prosumer style camera. I was so excited to find one on amazon from this store for about 2/3 less than what these same bags were in the stores. I thought it was too good to be true, but took a chance and bought it anyways. I am very pleased that I did. Holds everything I need to take with me to shoot on location. Thanks for a great product at an awesome price.
I've had this case for around a year, now, for my 30gb iPod video. Still holding up great. The only complaint I have about it is that it can be difficult to open (but not too bad if you get it from the right angle...I always go in from the top).One of the best things about it is that it comes with a belt clip. In fact, I decided to track this item down and leave this comment because I just bought an iPod Classic 120gb, and none of the cases - similar to this one, anyway - seem to have the belt clip. Then again, I'm going by description, and even the description for this fails to mention that it comes with one, so maybe I'll luck out.
Very nice product, but for the price they should include the stabilizer bar you have to pay $20 extra for.
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.
This is my second set of rear speakers for my 5.1 home theater set-up, and they are far superior to the first (not made by Sony). The sound from them integrates seamlessly with the main speakers which are also made by Sony. The sound is clear, rich and powerful. At $49 for the pair they're also an incredible bargain.
I have had this product for 8 months now. Has gotten myself and wife out of many binds. Only know of 1 street that it doesn't know of, but product is great!
Amazing. The only fantasy that I can compare it to is George Martin's &quot;A song of Ice and Fire.&quot; It is that good. And what makes it so good? The same thing as Martin's work...superior dialogue. The dialogue in most fantasy novels is boring, boring, boring. The dialogue in Bujold's new novel, as in all her work, is wise, intelligent, interesting and insightful. This novel was a huge pleasure to read. I didn't think she could create a fantasy character as interesting as Miles, but if she has not completely succeeded, she has at least come very close. I hope we will hear more of Caz in the future!!
It was a gift for Christmas to my daughter. She absolutely loves it! The sound quality is excellent!! The different colors make a nice option as well. I originally picked a silver one, because that is all the store had. I then checked Amazon.com that not only had it in pink(the color my daughter wanted), [...]I would recommend this product to everyone.
I can't imagine using another charger now, Sony took it to a whole new level. The LCD screen is very very nice as with a glance you can see the progress with the batteries and also can easily tell if you charged them already or not. If you are like me you have a dozen or so rechargeable batteries lying around and sometimes they get mized up, the readout helps you quickly establish which are the charged ones and which are not. A+ for Sony!Other nice note, there is something different about the way it charges batteries. My other chargers are a bit faster at putting a charge on, but the batteries die much much sooner. I am not a technician so I have no idea how this all works but the ones charged on this last so much longer, my other chargers have a permanent home in a box in the garage now. Highly recommend this charger!
I got the Jukebox for it's ability to download photos from my compact flash card. There are other devices that do that, but they are mostly more expensive and don't have an lcd screen. Could the screen be bigger? Yes. Does it allow me to reference a photo if needed? Yes. The fact that it is also an mp3 player is to me a bonus, and I like the way it sounds. Volume control could be more accessible, but I use headphones with a volume control so that gets around it. I have not used the video features, because I just don't see the point. Even without that, though, it's the right device for what I want to do at a reasonable price. My fiance has an ipod. She'll be downloading her photos to my Archos on our honeymoon.
Pros: Fits in like a charmCons: Not sure how to get it out easily.Other thoughts: My single din radio moves around a bit but I think it's because I suck at installing(I didn't put the harness in ^_^); so this still gets a 5/5.
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.
Bought this for my sister and she uses it very frequently. I did not notice any audio issues, sounds perfect. I just might buy one for myself.
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!
Ok this product seemed easy to setup and worked fine for about 2 days untill i noticed problems with it. Rocket Area 3 won't work, no more than 3 out of the 4 people on my network could use AIM, FTP eventually died. If you have verizon DSL or any other provider supplying VPN/DSL using PPPOE serivce not a good choice of router. Its now to the point that the router won't even ping out when i know the DSL connection is running. I only had 4 machines running off it (with a hub) all configured properly. Also, the password protection i didn't like. Too short of letters to use. The firewall on this is the biggest joke i've ever seen. The same game saw 2 different list of servers (neither computer had even the same server not even 1) that eventually had a ping of 99999?. Good grief... and when i tried to contact d-link hmmmm d who?? tech support wasn't very helpful. My DSL provider (verizon which is a joke in its self) couldn't help me either (which is no surprise to me). Anyway not good product period.
Awesome little add on, however it doesn't like anything bumping against it so my super cool purple "cover" had to go away. It is sensitive to how you hook it up, but still totally worth it. I can go to any room in my house and turn on the radio and listen to my ipod! Even in the car... love it!
I think my review will mirror most out there: from a hardware perspective the Zune is a great player...even better than the iPod in my opinion as it has a radio and better video.However, the applause ends there..the Zune software is horrible. It makes duplicate copies of songs on the player, sync's stuff you tell it not to, and adds incorrect album art, artist and album info to roughly 30% of the songs on player.The software alone is reason to look elsewhere.These are remedial issues that Microsoft should've fixed before bringing the product to market.
I thought I was going to love this router and all my computers would share a faster single. Well it didn't work out like that I had to reinstall it 3 times on my main coputer and it still didn't work and to make matters worst after i added and rebooted the third time my hard drive crashed now I have to send off for a restore disc. My laptop can still get the signal but the router stops sending basically when it wants to so I lose my connection in the middle of work and can't get it back up for sometimes hours. My other belkin routers work like a dream and this is a nightmare. I've lost everything off my other comp and this one I'm afraid is not far behind. I don't know if I'll ever buy another belkin product.
these binoculars from Nikon are excellent, providing a great depth of vision and magnification. There's no colour leaching, or bleed, and the rubber diaphragm cap is securely fitted to avoid any over exposure. The bracket and adjusting screw retract smoothly into the lens housing, and the faux-leather carrying case loops nicely over either shoulder. The strap is particularly hard-wearing and does not bite into the flesh, providing a thick sweatshirt is worn. A fetching electric blue colour, the lenses are clean and speck free, granulated glass providing a rich, diverse prism and optical effect. An excellent all round binocular for taking to the races, the opera, or to the football match. Probably best suited to bird-watching, though. All in all, excellent.
I couldn't be more pleased with this trackball. I don't have to clear my desk every time it gets cluttered with papers for mouse room any longer, and I LOVE the design, feeling, and fit this trackball provides. It was one of only two trackballs I could find where the thumb doesn't roll the trackball, and I LOVE it!
Very easy to replace and it came with a shipping label to send the old battery back to APC.
I have used this camera in a variety of situations and light conditions. It certainly is the best disposable camera I have ever used. Going to the beach this summer? Have one with you. Suggestion for Kodak people: what about a version without flash, lighter and less expensive?
I hadn't even had this player for a week (I got it for Christmas) before it started messing up. The player itself works fine, it's the software that's required to use it that I have a problem with. Twice now, within three days, all the songs I had loaded onto the player were erased, and I still don't know why. The first time I had 515 songs on it, and the second time 147 because I hadn't had the chance to load them all back onto it. DO NOT install Napster. The whole program is horrible and will do nothing but cause headaches. I tried to use the two free months the player comes with, and whenever I tried to load the downloaded songs onto the player, it would ask me to either pay for them or enter the promo code in. When I entered the code, it told me it had already been redeemed and said I should send in a form to customer service if this was incorrect. I ripped and synched all of my music with Windows Media Player, which is highly overrated as a software program. While it worked more easily than Napster, it still caused a lot of trouble, and half the time it wouldn't recognize my player. However, the player works nicely and just how it's supposed to once you get music onto it. But right now I have no music on it since it just got erased; I spent many hours putting my entire CD collection on this thing just to have it all erased. I plan to try again and hopefully the music won't get erased again. If it does, I may consider returning this player in favor of another. It may have just been problems with my computer that made these things happen, so I would still recommend that anyone who is considering this player doesn't rule it out. Just make sure you stay away from Napster.
Originally, I had purchased the ipod nano, but had it for one day and after numerous problems, took it back and exchanged it for a Creative Zen V Plus. I couldn't be happier. My first mp3 player was a Creative also, but when I decided to buy a new one, I wanted pizazz and lots of accessories, and the ipod did those things for me. The ipod is a waste of money, whereas the Creative Zen V Plus has so much more to offer at a lesser price. Stick with a Creative, you don't be disappointed.
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.
I priced this at Best Buy and they wanted $25.00. I was able to get this one for just a little over $3.00. It works great, no problems and i am very pleased. Shipping takes awhile but other than that it was worth the wait.
I get so many rave reviews on the photos taken with the Samsung smart media card,along with the Olympus camera I'm using it in,I couldnt ask for a better product at a GREAT price.With smart media becoming obsolete ,I was thrilled to find them on Amazon.com.
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 bought the Canon G5 about 3 months ago, best digital camera i ever owned. I still have my ELPH S230 which I carry around all the time, but this one is capable of fully manual and automatic settings, you can do everything with this little gem. I do not know why the lens cap falling off bugs people so much, would you rather take that great shot with the lens cap on? I would give this camera 6 stars if I could.
got this camera for trip to disney. use lithium AA batteries or you will be changing batteries daily!! wish the zoom was a bit more sensitive, will take to camera shop to work on some of the fine points. all in all--easy to use--picture quality, nice. i would like the batteries to last longer and as i said, a more sensitive zoom. various settings nice, nighttime setting good.
I'm married to the techie guy and he chose our keyboard. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not techie, but I can be pickie, (he prefers to call me a demanding customer), so he takes that into consideration when buying our equipment. When we feel the need to replace our keyboard this is the one we go to time and again. We like the split keyboard as it is more ergonomic than a standard keyboard and I have been known to spend quite a bit of time on the internet and on the computer in general, so having a good sound keyboard is important. I love the programmable favorite keys so I can navigate to my favorite sites quickly, pick up email at the touch of a button or hit the calculator key if there isn't one hanging around our computer room. It maybe isn't the quietest keyboard in the world, but that is the only thing that I could even remotely call a "con". Installation was a piece of cake, not difficult at all. Overall a good keyboard that is well constructed and a good value.
This is an incredibly useful accoutrement for your lens cap. I was forever putting the cap in my pocket or setting it down somewhere, then not being able to find it when I was finished with my shoot.This is a very small investment with a huge return. I highly recommend this accessory.I also recommend Adorama.
This item is perfect for the road warrior that always needs more outlets in a hotel room to plug in all the ac toys.
There are two things I love about the Zune: #1 is the size of the screen. #2 is the radio which are 2 things that the ipod does not have. Sometimes when you are playing the raido it even tells you what song is playing and the artist which is great.The bad thing about this product is buying music online. It will not allow you to buy songs individually like itunes. You have to buy a $5 card and each song has different prices from 79 cents to 99 cents. So this means that after buying 4 songs you'll have a balance of 69 cents or so and won't have enought to buy a fifth song. Because the balance is so uneven, you'll always have something left on the card that you won't be able to use. Thats a rip-off. The other bad thing about the zune is that variety of music that you can buy online is not as extended as itunes. They have limited choices.I bought the zune for my husband but I am getting me an ipod. itunes allows me to buy as many songs I want for only 99 cents each with no additional fees.
I looked all over before I managed to find the Entry Eagle. Everything else is very expensive, or part of a bigger home intercom system. I did not buy it from Amazon, but I would have if they offered it when I bought the unit some months ago.The peephole in the inside unit is at the top, and the peephole in the outside unit is at the bottom (unlike as is shown in the picture), so I was concerned that the outside unit would be hard to keep vertical, but it works fine. The unit hugs the door, without flopping around at all. My door came with the correct diameter hole, so I needed no alterations. The unit did install in minutes, but it was easier to install with help, since you have to tuck the wire into a recess in the outside unit while tightening the peephole on the inside.Also, I thought it might look kind of cheesy, but it does not -- , in my opinion it looks pretty sturdy.I happy with the unit, and I would recommend it to my friends.
Love it. Allows me to plug in and drive while my products are charging. Love that it has a light to let you know when it is plugged in. Definitely recommend this product. Arrived timely.
I realize you get what you paid for but I don't detect any noise cancelling in these. Perhaps I got a lemon. I give it 2 stars just because they work with regards to music but I bought them for the noise cancelling.
I got these for my duplex apartment. They kick out great sound while allowing me to get decent fidelity at a relatively low volume (so as not to disturb my downstairs neighbors).
Lost my original charger and this product was a great substitute for it at low cost! Very useful, highly recommended product!
This is a great little MP3 player. Holds somewhere around 50 songs (give or take 10). The Fm tuner works great, and the included software is easy to set up and use. The microphone worls pretty well for what it does. All-in-all, a great deal.
Had one when the DVD-A craze hit in 2000; brand new and defective on some soundtracks. Too new to fix so they replaced it. Got the hint and sold it right away. These are terrible players and should be avoided like the plague!
For use on a computer it is pretty much the best that i could find with 5.1 you wont be dissappointed ....for close proximity rooms only....dont assume you should use it for you true home theater ....but for computer use...5stars
From opening the box to using the controller took about 10 minutes.Product worked as advertised.
I got this MP3 player because my sister has one and loves it. I've had mine about 8 months and love it. 2 weeks ago, mine fell into 2 inches of water, and stayed submerged about 5 hours. I tried drying it out, but the next evening it still didn't work, so I ordered a new one. 2 nights later, I just decided to try it once more before tossing it, and lo and behold, it works just fine! All of my music is still on it, and I've been working out and jogging with it since. That is a pretty darn good product test if you ask me!
I have a JVC TV and did alot of research before makng a purchase.I got this dvd player at a closeout price from sears. I have only had it 3 weeks but today it goes back. I have played a few dvd's and have found the picture quality to be fairly dark with a funny reddish cast to it. The sound quality is horrible. I do not want surround sound but I would like to hear the movie. I have to turn the volume on the tv almost as high as it will go which causes you to have to lower the volume when there are louder sceens. I hooked up the S-video output but it did not improve picture or sound quality. The remote is not that great and will not control your tv. The search continues.....
I bought this little xm radio with the intention of using it for my morning walking routine. With the amount of stations to pick from, there is something for everyone. I personally love the station BPM (beats per minute) on channel 91. It makes for a great workout. Since this radio works much like a cell phone, you may have some issues. I discovered that the antenna is a pain in the butt when it came to using the radio like a walkman. It was hard to keep the antenna in an area where the wires would not get in the way. You could feel very trapped! However, if you purchase the head phone set with the antenna already built in, it makes all the difference. This is a great product, but you really need to purchase the other head set which is available on xmradio.com if you would like to be completely mobile with ease.
Remember when Polaroid cameras where the &quot;in&quot; camera to have because you got instant gratification on the photos you took? Digital cameras offer a similar feel because you can immediate see the picture you took in the LCD screen. With this printer, you have best of both worlds, digital image quality on the Polaroid film. Most digital cameras have the ability to select images for a &quot;print order&quot;. Simply select 10 or less images to print on the digital camera, put the memory card into the Polaroid 500 and print. It's that easy. The unit reads both CompactFlash and MMC memory (it comes with an MMC to CompactFlash adapter-very cool). Its very easy to use and light weight. A great addition to any digital photographer's arsenal.
I just recently bought these to replace my Sony MDR-EX51LPs, which died after a couple years of almost daily use. I chose the Metro.fi 2's based on both price and the other customer reviews here.Honestly, I became concerned right after opening them. The rubberized cord that runs the length of the units is both shorter than I would have expected and unbelievably stiff: not only does it hold its shape but it's rigid enough for the earbuds to "stand at attention" if held from a few inches down the cord. This leads to a pretty awkward fit, as any nudging of the rigid cord travels straight to the rather heavy buds and yanks them from my ears. Additionally, due to the large size of the buds and the angle that the cord meets them at, the cords project out from my face rather than laying alongside my jaw or neck making them prone to being bumped or snagged by other objects.The silicone tips are fairly stiff and rigid as well, and while I appreciate the wider selection included with the Metro.fi most of them are far too large for my average-sized ears. Even using the tips with the best fit, use of the headphones becomes uncomfortable after an hour or so because of their rigidity. This isn't a problem I had with the Sony units.Sound quality is decent, though I find it to have less nuance than my old EX51's. These are still a step above what would be included with the average iPod or MP3 player, but I expected a lot more from them.All in all, I wouldn't recommend these to anyone. I'll probably end up tossing these in a drawer as backup headphones and buying another set of EX51's or 81's.
I took this converter to a very long European trip. It worked just fine. My family members were using it for both high-wattage and low-wattage appliances. It was very handy to have a single converter for all cases. What can I say - it worked as supposed and didn't break. The set of 5 different adapters (all types used on the planet) was very handy too.
When you put these in your ears you they feel so comfortable you don't even know they are there. They are extremely light weight, and well designed to fit perfectly in the ear canal. Image a woofer, mids, and a tweeter being in a transparent line and that what these sound like. They have a complete range of highs and lows that creates a perfect enclosed sound stage. The cord has an abstract shape to it; to keep it from tangling. This can be annoying but at least it doesn't get knotted up. Get these if you have an ear for great sound and don't want over the head earphones.
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.
....the added speed of the Yahama and the software bundle that comes with it might be worth buying. And I was right! The package says that this product is recommended for a "high performance PC" -- P2 300 or better, so make sure you have a fairly new computer. I wasn't sure with my computer since it is a Celeron 466 with 256MB, but the installation was a snap and my computer hasn't had any problems. (In fact it boots up faster since I removed that horrible Philips drive). The manual is well detailed with lots of pictures and easy instructions to install your burner. I was able to burn almost 75 minutes of music onto a CD-R disc in just about 5 minutes at 16x speed! You can create a CD two different ways-- I chose to save my music to my PC as a .wav file, which in turn the CDRW drive wrote to the CD-- it takes up a lot of memory on your computer, so make sure you have at least 1GB free on your hard drive. I saved 15 different songs, and the Yahama took less than 30 seconds to save each song's image to the hard drive. The whole process was relatively fast and easy to make an audio CD, which is my primary use. That said, the only complaint I have is with the Nero software that comes with it. The Easy Creator software that came with the Philips is MUCH more user friendly and straightforward. The Nero's interface is confusing when you get down to creating images to "burn" to disc. The part of Nero's Burning Rom that I dislike and haven't found a solution to (yet) is that you have to continually close up the last window that has the CD that you used to "drop and drag" tracks to create your playlist and open a new window BEFORE you can drop and drag new tracks from a different CD. (And if that sounds confusing, wait till you try and do this with the software-- you'll see what I mean!) Plus, I can't get to preview any of the songs before I drop and drag, so I have to make sure I am consulting my CD covers and verify I am getting the correct songs onto disc. If you can live with that quirk (or if the software gets a much needed update) then this drive is a great buy, despite the high price. Newer 24x10x40x drives are out that are about $75 more than this one. But for 4x more speed, I don't think that's worth it. For the price and features, I would say that you can't go wrong with this one. It's gotten rave reviews from different magazines I've consulted, and I would absolutely recommend this drive. Go and buy one!
I received this bad boy today and plugged it right into my Dell laptop. Right away, it sprang to life and transferred about 30 gigs in a matter of minutes. It runs quietly and lights up all happily to tell me how much space it's got left.For all the space in this hard drive, it's very small and considerably light. My brother has some monstrosity with only 150 gigs; it kinda resembles the monolith in "2001: A Space Odyssey." I'm very happy with something much smaller and faster.The best part about setting up this hard drive is that I bought it without a manual, and didn't need it for a second. It's plug-and-play-rific.I won't purport to be an expert in techie stuff, but I would recommend the Simpletech device to any rookie or even vets. It's really absurd how happy I am about a hard drive.
I love it. It is so quick and clean. Have had no problems with it at all. A bonus to be able to print stamps from it as well. If I was to buy another, Id by the duo, so I wouldn't have to keep switching the tapes from labels to stamps, but otherwise a terrific little gadget.
Granted, most folks are moving to digital hard drive based camcorders. But our family is still getting plenty of life out of our Panasonic Mini DV. To that end, we wanted to grab a spare battery while we could. This was the one we needed. Got it quickly at a decent price, plus it works just as described. What more could you ask for ?
Even though this is marketed for the Mac Mini, it is the exact same footprint as the new Airport Extreme base station. I used this to extend the one USB port on the base station so I could put a printer and an external hard drive on the hub. Got this instead of the USB/Firewire hub that they also sell due to the large number of complaints about there not being enough power available for some devices (this one has a separate power cord). I would highly recommend this to anyone buying a Mini or an Airport Extreme base station.
I have had these speakers for more then two years now. They may be small but they pack a punch. Enough power for a room full of people to dance to. I routinely have the volume maxed out for hours at a time and they still sound like the day I bought them. At one point I was getting no bass from the speakers. I thought I had blown them by listening too loud. I was very wrong. My computer just needed an updated sound driver. I can't kill them.
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!
If you are going to smoke in a typical consumer sized smoker -- this is a must have item! I ordered this for my husband and another for my father. This makes it easy to smoke in extreme heat, rain or dead of winter.
Excellent camera! I like the metal body, the zoom is fantastic, takes great pictures. It's everything and more of what I was looking for.Complaints:1. Flash takes a REALLY LONG TIME to recharge (something like 5 seconds). By the time it has recharged my toddler is already in a different room!2. Slow-syncro flash is not easily accessable - you have to go through a menu to find it.Features I like:1. It's USER FRIENDLY!2. Spans "idiot mode" (ie, point-and-shoot automatic mode) to expert mode (ie, set your own shutter speed, and/or aperture)3. Nice colour enhancing "My Colours" feature that allows you to enhance colours, like if you take a pic of your lawn you can enhance the green etc.4. Robust size buttons for blokes with big thumbs like myself.5. The sturdy design means that this camera survived a 4 foot drop off a table onto a tile floor (thanks to my toddler) without breaking! YIKES!!! :)6. AA batteries can be purchased in any country and they are STANDARD. I use rechargable NiMH batteries with 2500mAh for extra long life.7. The camera is not TOO small - again people with large hands can't use those credit-card sized cameras. This one is just right - fits in my pocket just fine.8. Overall it's a pleasure to use!
This is a good space saving rack. It holds more than I expected and was pretty easy to put together. It's not very fancy, but, the price is right and it looks good.
I have no complaints. I love the picture quality. The picture quality is even further raised with features like VIDEO STABLIZER, VIDEO CALIBRATION, and you can change the sharp tone to "SHARP" for a sharp picture, "SOFT" for a smooth picture, and "AUTO" for use with VIDEO CALIBRATION. This VCR is the most reliable I have ever seen. Sometimes the picture quality is better that DVD recorders. Unlike DVD recorders, there are certain tapes that can record HDTV. Use that tape with its Super Video connection, and you will have a knock-out.When you hook up your antenna to the VCR, then from the VCR, to the T.V., you get a super clear picture. (For antenna users) It also has VCR plus, so you can connect it to your cable box and it will automatically record for you, A S-Video connection, HI-FI, and an MTS decoder.
New as advertised, great product, good price, and fast delivery. A pleasant 5 star experience.
This is truely like having a 2.2 gig removable hard drive. Very fast, and massive. Easy to use, just like a hard drive. The only problems I have had (and heard other people also have the problem) is that sometimes the disk does not read initially when you insert it. However, clicking retry always works and then the disk is fine to use as long as it is in the drive.An awesome addition to my computer. Each disk store tons of mp3's!
You will flip once you experience the quality of this low priced recessed handle! Solidly built indeed. We are in the recording business and have to hall around very costly recording gear. So when you don't want to worry about a custom case that's carrying thousands of dollars worth of audio equipment, you have to turn to a high-end design of hardware. This is it...big bang for the bucks!
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.
this thing is worth every penny...its just awsome. it transforms ur audio experince and makes ur bass sound more pronounced and smooth
I purchased this product for my son and was very pleasantly surprised. It looks brand new, I was expecting it to look used but it did not have a scratch on it. I received it sooner than I thought I would. Great product and service.
If you are an ipod fan like me, you are going to love this item.You can control most ipod funtions, including the volume.The remote control is more than great, there is not need to point at the dock to change songs or any of the other features. I recomend this AV Dock.
I'm using one under Windows 2000 and another on a machine with Windows 98se. It is awesome! Super-fast burns and no incompatibilies with anything that I've ever used. Nero is a great piece of software, and I've also tried Roxio CD Creator 5 and they both work like a charm (but don't install both at the same time, they will fight with one another). I highly recommend it!
This paper works fine for making any size label or sticker. The adhesive is good and it prints well. I wold have preferred a more glossy finish. To make it waterproof you have to use a spray sealer. It is not the best value for the money.
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The compact size of the SB-400 is welcome for most applications. It couples automatically to most Nikon DSLRs through the built in hot shoe. No unsightly or intermittent wires to worry about. Operation is simple. Turn it on and that's it. The camera exposes each frame automatically as accurately as the camera does without a flash. The front lens of the unit tilts up for bounce flash without any adapters. Just flip it from the bottom to any angle up to 60 degrees. The shoe adapter is metal and provides a rugged, lockable attachment to the hot shoe.The SB-400 speedlight may only offer a one stop advantage over the built in flash of most Nikon DSLRs, but it's how even the light is that makes it worthwhile. The larger light panel produces more even lighting across the image, with softer, less harsh shadows. The extra light height allows a lens hood to be used without casting a shadow in the lower part of the screen as the built in flash is known to do. Also, the extra flash height reduces red eye.Another big advantage is the freedom from using your camera battery up too fast. You'll be able to shoot the full 450 photos with a single camera battery charge, vs under 250 if you use the on board flash. This flash recycles faster than the on board flash, allowing flash photos to be fired off closer together. The SB-400 uses two AA batteries for over 200 shots, and you can replace them without removing the flash from the shoe.The SB-400 brings even lighting to your photos in a simple to use, lightweight, automatic, inexpensive package.
I bought this camera for my daughter as a birthday present. I am going to steal it back. What a terrific camera!!! I have to have one
es un excelente handsfree para andar en el carro, eh utilizado muchos otros y este es el mejor, muy recomendado
I have Dlink-614+ router, WIFI certified, then I purchased a SMC EZ Connect wireless PC card for my laptop, not certified. They all support 802.11b standard, but they never talk to each other even though I put them head to head. Supporting 802.11b, it's nothing, don't believe that. Certified products are a little bit expensive, but they are reliable. If you need your laptop talk to different networks, you need a certified PC card. If your budget is tight, you can choose non-certified router and PC card from the same manufacture.The SMC tech support people worked hard to help me, but it just did not work. I sold it and purchased this orinoco card. It's certified, and it works out of box. This is an old card, it needs 5 V to work, so it sucks more power, and it seems to be a 16 bit non-cardbus card, but I did not see any impact on speed or stability. This card is great.
I bought this TV a few months ago based on reviews and price range. I have had no trouble with the TV and the picture is good, but is not exceptional. I believe that this is because I do not have HDTV and/or the best cables for hookup. I think the DLP is something you have to get used to, as at different viewing angles or when a program is recorded the picture is not as good. DVDs look tremendous! Overall I am very satisfied with this TV especially for the price.
It was a very good book. I think kids at the age of 10 to 17 sould read this book because it would relate to them really well. The book is aboute a 10 year old girl who didnt relly like her parents and then she ran away. And then she found a boy in the woods. I can not tell you any more because i rather have you read the book insted of reading this so buy the book and read it.
the surwoofer is connect to the sony receiver str-DE945 110 watts per speaker x 5 550 watts total with out surwoofer the surwoofer and 200 more watts total watts power 750 watts system. the sony receiver have 10 inputs. SOUND FIELD EFFECT IT HAVE 28 I HAVE THE SONY SOUND FIELD SET TO CINEMA STUDIO EX.A. PUT OUT THE BEST SOUND ON ALL 6 SPEAKERS. I LIKE THE 200 WATTS SURWOOFER 12 INCH WOOFER PUT OUT LOTS,LOTS OF BASS AND I MEAN BASS SOUND EFFECT FROM DVD , CD,VCR,RADIO,DSS. BASS YOU GOT TO HEAR THE 200 WATTS SURWOOFER CONNECT TO THE SONY. RECEIVER IS THE BEST OUT THERE THE MOST SOUND FIELD EFFECT THE FOR THE MONEY .... I BUY MY ON SPEAKERS 5 SONY SPEAKERSI PICK
The Garmin c340 is great! You sent it promptly and easily. Thank you!
I have had absolutely no issues with this router. Did a lot of research on Wireless N routers, and most folks gave this a thumbs up. I have joined the ranks. Can't go wrong with D-Link and this router.
I was so excited about this product. I live on a farm and have a nice Lansing In Motion for my ipod which is GREAT BTW and it chargers and I can bring it around like a portable, however I wanted to set up speakers in various areas, my office, my decks, etc. I got the item and hooked it up to my Lansing using the audio cord which should be no problem. After 5 minutes the receiver stopped sending a signal. So I plugged my ipod directly in and it worked fine for about 15 min then same thing, it just stopped. I also think the transmitter needs a better design. You have to pull parts out to charge your ipod. The speakers, however are very nice and sound great when its working.The biggest problem I have with this purchase is customer service. I have done business with Sharper Image over 20 years and never had the problems I've had in the last 5 years. First I email them back and forth which takes them almost a week. They told me they were emailing a shipping label for me to put onto the DEFECTIVE product and then I had to bring it to a UPS drop center? Anyhow, I never got the label so I called. The first girl on the phone was rude and interrupted me twice. I finally asked for a supervisor that told me she would resend the label, to drop it off at UPS and in a few weeks I should get my replacement. First of all why am I having to drop this off at UPS and second why dies it take up to 3 weeks for me to get a replacement? I offered to give my credit card if they shipped a replacement right away and then sent an RMA to return the defective unit. She said they no longer so that. It wasn't until I asked for a refund that she said the best she could do is AFTER I drop it off at UPS to call them and once the are assured it is in route she would allow the replacement to ship.I will take it to UPS today but I'm not holding my breath on this. To be honest I am so turned off by sharper image I don't think I will order from them again. I order air purifiers, paid huge money for them and after 3 years they just stopped working. I called and they said they could replace them with upgraded units but I would have to pay for them. A discount but still would have to pay. I did it and do you know these new units stopped working after 3 years? I'm not even going to bother at this point because why would i spend 300 on a unit I have to replace in 3 years? I'm going to try and find another unit so if anyone reads this and know a good unit please email me.
Got This printer becuase I didn't want the spend close to $300 for MP800 and didnt' like the size of MP800. One of the reviews said that the printer is big but I think for 3 in 1 it's about right, smaller and better build than the Epson CX that I had for 3 years. I havn't printed the color but expect it's going to be acceptible. B/W prints great and fast and smooth with very little sound compare to Epson that I had.
I'm an over 60 female and was shopping for my 3rd digital camera. I was looking for a camera that was compact, easy to use and took great pictures. The DSCW80 is all that and more. My hands sometimes shake, especially when I get tired, and the image stabilization in this camera completely solves that problem. The LED screen is large and easy to see, yet unlike most digitals, I have a viewfinder to fall back on in situations where I might have difficulty seeing the screen well. Great for these tired old eyes. Best of all, unlike my previous cameras, this one offers many features while being very easy to use. I don't have to wade through numerous menus to get to the most frequently used adjustments. This camera is everything I had hoped for and more.
I wish I could have bought two. I've had it since September 2005 and had some problems but I think it was just my luck. Other than that this HT Pentium ROCKS! It also has a very large hard drive, wide clear crisp screen and a Dual Layer burner. I wish I could recommended it to other people but they stopped making this model and I can't find another notebook using this processor.At first my battery life was 1 hour but I found out I hadn't loaded the chipset software which enabled the Speed Stepping. Now I can get 2 Hours plus. It steps the massive 3.06GHz down to 1.8GHz and the power usage slows but steps up as needed when a program starts proccessing over some asoteric percentage.I replaced my 2.4 GHz Dell Desktop and this d*** thing runs circles around it.Great for desktop replacement and playing movies. Too heavy for frequent travel.-Justin
I purchased my HP Deskjet 722c in 1998. They sure don't make them like they used to so I'm sure glad this one is still going strong!!
i got the 2gb nano mini in late july. i ran out of storage space soon. screen is too small. less than two months later the new 4g with video is out for the same price with a bigger screen. when i complained to apple, the tech says "well, we all like to keep up with technology don't we?" why would anyone buy this one?
This battery looked like original, but would not take a charge. Returning for replacement or refund. Hope I can get one that 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!
Bought this cable wondering about quality and found out that they are worth buying. No need to spend a lot of money on other cables of the same type because these will do the same quality of picture!
After several months of debating whether or not it was worth the money, I finally bought one of these babies. I hesitated for so long because of the price. I came close to ordering the 21" Samsung several times but really wanted a WS. After seeing the in the Apple stores several times, I really wanted one but $1300 was a big chunk of change. Then when the price dropped to below $1000 I gave in.Overall, it is an impressive display. I am running it with a custom built PC using an ATI 9700 Pro w/DVI out. At first I could not get the thing to work at native resolution at all and any other res would produce strange results. Eventually, I discovered that something was wrong with my display drivers and I simply wiped out windows and started over from scratch (had been meaning to do it anyway and I upgraded the HD at the same time). After that, it worked like a champ. No problems whatsoever.My only grips are the incompatibility with XP and the USB hub in the display. This is a well know problem with the PCs and Apple does not seem to care. Also, the only hard button controls you get are brightness and contrast. No other screen adjustments with the PC. I haven't really need any since the display have proven to be very intelligent when resizing different screen res's and I can use the ATI drivers to adjust things like color temp and gamma.Other then that it is a fantastic display for the price.
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.
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.
The 'ergonomic' keyboard is painful to use! My hands are on the small side of average for a woman. To make the space bar work, I either have to push down extremely hard with my thumb in a normal position, or else twist my wrist to hit more to the center of the space bar. (My thumbs naturally fall on the far ends of the spacebar, not the center.)I am going to return the keyboard, because for a small-side-of-average-woman like me, this keyboard is the opposite of ergonomic.
I have used the Koss KE29 series earphones for the last several years, which I really liked. Since the KE29 seem to have been discontinued, and my last pair finally gave out, I thought I'd try these. (I also like the Koss over-the-ear headphone products for my PC gaming).The Bood:1. Inexpensive2. Volume control on the cord, similar to other Koss options.The Bad:1. Terrible at noise isolation, absolutely terrible. There was no reduction in environment sound at all, with both the foam "plug" that you insert like an earplug that then expands to fill your ear canal, or the rubber, multiple baffle plug. Neither worked even the slightest bit.2. Sound quality is noticeably worse than the Koss KE29. Sound volume was less, sound distinctness was less, range of sound and responsiveness seems worse.3. The earbud cushions "mount" via sliding over a long, hollow tube that the then basically fit around. The tube then is what transmits the sound from the speakers into your ear (probably why the sound quality deteriorated). The downside is there is nothing then holding the cushions onto the tube, and they easily slide off and fall off when out of your ear, and worse, the cushions would often remain in your ear when the earbud itself is removed. Completely worthless.4. Rubber covers the cords, instead of plastic. It feels cheap, the wires are not terribly flexible, and it easily gets caught on itself, tangling and pulling.5. Quality: The pair I had (anecdotal, yes) had the right earbud develop a short and cut in and out after less than a week of use. I had to return them to Amazon for a refund.If you have liked the Koss KE29 series of earbuds, I would recommend trying the KEB30K. For me, they fit better in my ears and do a better job of blocking sound than even the KE29 series did, and sound very good. Even if you like Koss products, stay away from this one.
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 love that you sent this item in record time. It was in time for me to finish my math finial. i would love to order from this person again if every I need any thing.
It is a great disappointment with Amazon when it pushed to sell a product, WES9006PC replacement inner blade and outer foil combination for pro curve linear shavers without indicating that they are not compatible with the Panasonic ES8162S Pro Curve Elite Convex Wet/Dry shaver I purchased. Amazon displaced those two products next to each other as though if I made a purchase those products together I would save money. Now I was forced to buy one more shaver that would be compatible with WES9006PC replacement.
Don't buy this -- it locks up and quits talking. The Garmin 660 is much better in almost every way. That's what I bought after returning this one.
This reader works great! The only complaint that I have is that I had to download an update for the software.
I received this CD Player/ Radio as a birthday present and was very disappointed after listening to it for the first time. The CD player makes a loud spinning sound while standing, using its easel feature. Not only that, but it also stops intermitently while playing a CD in the upright position. I also noticed that the sound almost sounds muffled in the CD mode. The radio portion seems to work fine, but what good is a CD player/ radio when you can't use the CD part? It is meant to be used in the shower, but since I cannot play CD's in it unless the unit is laying flat, then I can't hang it from my shower head and listen to my favorite CD's in the shower. Isn't that the main purpose of a shower CD player/radio? I would not recommend this item to anyone!
It can be tough living in Clown Colony. It was a Tuesday Morning which of course meant it was time to grill salmon. My upstairs neighbor claimed he could not breathe due to the early morning grill. He told me that I needed to purchase a fan.Went on Amazon and saw that this item actually existed so I ordered it so now when I grill on Tuesday morning, I am able to blow it away and not hear complaints.
The camera was a breeze to setup. Once the IP address was entered for the camera using a browser my friend across the country could see me instantly by entering that same IP address into her browser. Setup took less than 5 minutes. The image was clear and bright. Frame rate was under 20 but that is ok for my use. A couple of nice features was the ability to send an image to an email address with a click of the button and also send images to an FTP server. Well worth the price if you have a 2nd IP address to use for the camera.
My Polycomms kept burning out so I tried this one - mainly for the speakerphone. Works great so far (4 months) with good sound and controls.
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.
I love these headphones, I use these with my Panasonic cordless. They are very comfortable and they switch easily, for use with the left or right, ears. With these I can hear over the telephone much clearer than I would hand holding my phone. I order these almost every 2 years, since I seem to be kind of rough with them, and they soon develop a static connection. These are much better than others I have tried.
I had a tomtom go 700 and I sold it. This Item is great. Better maps than the tomtom and better satellite accuracy. The option that it has where it actually tells you the name of the street you have to turn on. The tomtom has a smoother operation. But overall the Garmin is a better product in my mind. It doesnt have all the options as the tomtom, but if your looking for a great Navigation system for an affordable price, i would suggest to stick with Garmin.
All of a sudden my iPod would not turn on. I looked and I had it plugged into the charger, which had worked just fine for 3 days. I thought my iPod was broken since it is one of the original ones. I almost ditched my device but then decided to try and plug it into the computer ISB charger. My iPod worked! Turns out this piece of junk charger wasn't working so the battery drained on my iPod. The red light goes on so you THINK it is working but all it is doing is draining your battery. Spend a little extra and get a better quality one. It will save you money in the long run and time.
I do not recommend this camera. After a short time, the barrier slider came loose, and I had to continually tighten the screws. They finally came out on their own and I had to pay $25 for the entire slider from Olympus just to get the screws. All I needed were the screws! After replacing the screws, the flash died. I got screwed, huh? And, as many of the other reviewers mention, this is a problem that many owners have. Same with the barrier slider. WHAT'S UP WITH OLYMPUS? I paid a lot of money for this camera and am very disappointed. I will never buy an Olympus product again. I recently purchased the Nikon D40 and am extremely happy with it.
This made-in-Japan Sony shortwave radio is an outstanding value (even without an included AC adapter). It is the only radio in its class with a synchronous detector and may not be available from Sony much longer. In addition to the radio, the box includes an external antenna, a fitted vinyl case with Velcro closures, a shortwave radio handbook, a user's manual, a one-year warranty and other documentation. I own both a Sony ICF-7600DS (purchased in 1987) and a Sony ICF-2010 (purchased in 1997). Both have held up extremely well and I am so happy that I purchased those classic radios before they were discontinued. Don't miss the boat on this one.
works exactly as described. i have no issues with it and the sound quality is great. i would recomend it to all my friends.
My 2003 Chevy Avalanche has no "Aux In" port to plug my XMp3i radio into for audio. As a result I have to continually find vacant FM stations to listen to my XMp3i radio. This adapter easily plugs into the back of your car radio in the antenna port and your antenna plugs into the adapter. It works well. I pick an FM station that I want to use, sync my XMP3 player with it and I'm in business. No more searching for FM stations now.
This new microsoft natty is most definitely the best keyboard I've used yet. I got started using natties this fall when some where available to me. There we had the older white models.At first I was skeptical of them, but after about a week of adjusting, I was hooked. I even "requisitioned" one for my workstation at home.Several months ago, my boss decided to invest in one of these new natties. I used it a little bit, and the differences bothered me a bit so I stopped using it (there was only one in the office for 8+ ppl, I just passed it on)About 3 weeks ago, I found a deal on it (not here unfortunately, but regardless...) and squeezed the trigger. After about a day of adjustment, I am happy as a clam. The insert/delete/home/end/page-up/down keys are back to being oriented the proper way. The arrow keys are also back to normal. The construction is solid. The noise dampening works _extremely_ well. I can barely hear myself when I'm banging away on a piece of code.I would not be able to go back to a regular keyboard if this one failed.If you spend a siginificant amount of time typing, save your arms and get one of these.After a week, you won't be able to give it up.
This router is a very well priced robust router. It runs very well and rarely locks up like my old router. I highly suggest this router. If you own an iPad i would suggest setting a reserved IP so the iPad connects immediately to that IP
Plugged it in, it worked for a week and then nothing. Electronic CPR doens't appear to be helping.
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
Having tried an assortment of other "red dot" and optical finders, this is the one for astronomy. All of the others are compromise, too bright, too heavy, too dim, difficult to adjust, unable to maintain alignment when removed... This really is the best!
I was looking for a case that would match the sleekness of the P10 itself. This came the closest. It's a bit thicker than I imagined, yet still quite small. The back and front are very rigid and I feel the case will protect the camera well. I like that you can choose whether or not to use the memory stick/extra battery case. If you want to carry more accessories than that, this isn't the case for you...there just isn't extra room. All in all, I'm quite pleased with my purchase.
Excellent printer, very inexpensive, set up in 3 minutes, runs like a champ, very quiet, almost jam-proof, quiet small. The only wrinkle is in the small print: you need a USB printer cable (does not come in the box) and if you don't own one, be prepared to trot out to your local Staples to buy one if you want to use this puppy.Other than that minor annoyance, I remain very impressed that a printer I would have expected to pay $1,000 for just a few years ago can be had for so little, and in such a small package today.Pros: price, speed, quality, simplicity, sizeCons: no cable included, holds only ~150 sheets in trayPrice/Performance - about as good as it gets.
Excellent USB cable by Belkin. At 10 feet it's just the right length. Price cannot be beat as usual. Amazon does it again.
I was looking for an inexpensive battery for my cordless phone. After having good results with a battery that was purchased for a family member, I decided to try one myself when my battery was nearing the end of it's useful life. The battery that I was replacing was a 400mah so I was skeptical of this battery which was listed as only 350mah. To my surprise, the battery that I actually received is a 600mah. I have absolutely no complaints with this product BUT, I've only been using it for a little over a month now. I will update this review after a few more months. Bottom line, DON'T pay ridiculously high prices at the electronics or big box stores when looking for any type of specialty battery. Just search the web and chances are, you'll find yourself on the Amazon.com site.
Every computer in the office has one of these and we could never go back to a regular mouse.
I just got this player, and I'm thinking I've bought an [spendy] hockey puck.Problems:- It is rather heavy and bulky. That's amazing considering the media is incredibly light and small.- The hardware does NOT support WMA (or even a CKWMA). The jukebox PC software does (big deal!)- You can't drag and drop music to the unit. You have to use the supplied jukebox software (FuturePlayer) that is unintuitive, is mostly for playing PC based files, and provides a few unobvious features for sending music to the player (you'd think it would be the raison d'etre no?). And it provides very little control over the layout of the files placed on the unit.- The special Dataplay filesystem is buggy and causes XP to immediately reboot if you do the wrong thing. It gets out of sync with the unit, and things start getting strange. Like the same folder showing up twice.- The music layout accessed in the player doesn't seem to correspond with the file layout shown when using Explorer.- It is write once, but the filesystem allows you to "delete" files by maintaining 2MB for updated file lists. The space is gone of course. But, for the life of me I can't figure how to delete a music file. Those are "access denied".- The unit frequently has a problem being recognized by XP (power cycling the player seems to clear that up).- It insists on playing a song every time you insert media, or disconnect the USB. How about letting ME decide when and what I want to play?!- It is difficult to insert and extremely frustrating to remove the media. There's a curved little rubber cover that is hinged on one end, and that gets in the way.- The recording to the unit is painfully slow. Why didn't they put in USB 2.0?!- And of course they are being careful to tone down the fact that this format is being pushed by the media giants. So, it is designed to minimize your flexibility.The sound is great, and the media has some promise. But you have to get past a lot of problems. Dataplay and iRiver need to go back to the drawing board try again.Considering how ultimately players become only slightly larger than the media, the possibility of a player unit that is 1.5 x 1.25 x 0.25 inches, and 500MB is a couple of bucks a unit, is quite appealing.
OK, I have owned this model of printer for about five years now. I got tired of the slow, messy, cheesy, ink jet printers and decided to go for a quality color laser printer. As an IT Professional and someone who supported business class laser printer, I knew that HP provides quality. In my opinion, this printer makes a great personal printer and could be used in a small office. The HP 2500 color laser cannot keep up with the demand of a high volume office. For my purposes, occasional documents and quarterly reports, this printer meets my needs. The time to print from cold start is a long one but this is a case for all color laser printers of this vintage. Yes, it make a lot of noise on start up. It is testing all the components. As for print speed, it is faster than in ink jet and for personal use, I think that most people would be fine with the speed. I did, however, opt for the extra paper tray. This makes life a lot easier.
I had used the klipch promedia ultra 5.1 surround system for 5 years until the subwoofer failed.... I decided to purchase the logitech Z-5500 after reading the reviews here and I am totally impressed with the sound quality the logitech performs......I recommend this system to anyone who is a serious gamer.
Length:: 1:25 MinsI could have used this tripod when shooting my first video review. If there ever is a second video review I am sure I will. This is a winner! Sturdy, reliable and reasonably priced.
this is a good like player. i didnt spend too much on it and it works great. sometimes it will freeze but it doesnt happen often. it does suck but i figured out a trick. i wear earrings so when it freezes on the train or bus i just fit my earring into the lil hole that resets it and i am off to hearing music again. i used my player for over a year and it only froze on me twice. the music is very clear and no skipping. one thing i do have a problem with is that you can really rewind to the front of the song. it just plays the last song again. another thing is that you have to flip through a whole list of albums and artist to find the song you want to hear. they dont have a thing where you can just type in the name and it will search for you. other than that i think it is good for the money. i am looking into buying the traveling speakers with it.
Well for your money I would get the polk. Today I went to a high end audio shop and tested the above mentioned. I got to tell you for a two way they had great mid range real nice and life like. The high end was vary natural sounding and the bass was there but not everywhere and vary responsive and crisp (just the way I like I). Low treble, high treble, low bass, high bass they still sounded good (thou with all treble taking out they got a bit muddy, witch would be good for TV actually). High and low volumes still give the same sound, I did notice a lot of the bass left around listening volume, but a little bump on the bass brought it right back up. The JBL sounded exactly the same, only that the vocals and higher mids where more pronounced and "I-sword-I-was-there-ness". They didn't get mudy with all the treble taking out and incredibly crisp with the treble up (they sounded better in other words). This was all done through a yamaha RX-397 or 497 (could not remeber witch one) The polk would make decent front speakers for a good sized TV but I think they would be a bit much for anything under 27 inch or so...Considering the L830's are twice as much I'd get the Polk if you have listened to the JBLL830 but not the Polk, about all you would lose would be a stronger mid range and life-likeness. Also the store was running them 10% and about this price so this is about as low a price that you will find for new ones.
I had heard good things about the "lens Pen" type system and thought they were all pretty much the same - especially after reading reviews here on Amazon.I saw a price of less than $6 for two of them with free shipping on a large auction site - They were not worth the postage to return so I just threw them away.I noticed the Nikon version here for about $7 including shipping and it works as advertised. As has been mentioned by others, it won't replace a proper cleaning kit, but for small smudges and dried water spots from drizzle, it's perfect - the carbon sponge refreshes the cleaning tip very effectively and the brush is nice and soft and doesn't shed at all (unlike the two I got for less than the price of the one Nikon).I would not be surprised if, like others have said, that the better lens pens are all made by the same manufacturer..I picked up a second at a local large chain store for about the same price (a Sunpak brand) and it seems identical to the Nikon - just a different name. But the very cheap ones I got on the auction site were a different story - So even for double the price, these are inexpensive enough and they work - where the cheap knock-off versions went into the trash after a day (neither would "recharge" at all - they came out of the carbon impregnated sponge without a trace of the carbon that absorbs and cleans the glass.
I bought this ink cartridge new, because I do like to purchase the refill kits once emptied and I already did this with my other and it was time for a new one. Anyway, my package came early as usual. I love the way they make sure your purchase is always packaged with plenty of cushion to make sure nothing gets damaged. Everything is in great working condition although, I do suggest maybe the Canon PG-40 Black Ink if you print alot and need more ink at once. Thank again, Amazon.
I purchased this usb cable in order to be able to update my Garmin nuvi 255w through my computer. Firstly I have to mention that I had to cut open the clam shell packaging, so this definately was not the frustration free packaging that was promised by amazon (although it could have been worse). And then I went to plug it into my nuvi and it did not fit! I am very disappointed because when I searched I specifically put in "garmin nuvi 255w usb cable". Low and behold that is not what I got. Hope this helps!
Some people gripe about the so-called "quick" charge, but if you keep a spare set of charged batteries on hand (always a good policy) you will never have problems. It will charge them faster than you can drain them, and that's quick enough for me.My only complaints are (1) it gets warm enough that you might want to make sure it gets some airflow, and (2) the folding plug sometimes folds as I'm attempting to plug it into an awkward spot. The first is going to be an issue with any charger, and the second is a necessary trade-off for having a folding plug at all.Also it will charge four AA batteries at once, but only two AAA. That is slightly annoying, but I don't have any devices that use more than two AAAs, so it's not critical.The charge life of the included batteries is more than adequate. Don't be surprised if you change them out less than you changed out alkalines before.
This works exactly like my original key fob that I lost last year. The price was great and my husband, who is not a mechanic, was able to figure out the code and get it working in a couple hours. Love being able to start my car in the morning from inside the house during the cold New England winters.
I got one of these, added a couple of 400Gig USB drives, plugged it in, and now backup for my home network is trivial, and always done! This is a great bargain for real peace of mind.I have a home network with 6 computers attached. They are all used by family members, and none are left turned on 24/7. We had two problems, sharing files (like photos), and backup (which got done about monthly). This device, when used with appropriate software (I HIGHLY recommend SmartSync Pro, smsync.com) solves both problems with minimal hassle. Since this system is on 24/7, everyone can turn their own computer on or off and still have the shared files available.You need a few basic computer skills to set this up, but not that many. I found getting the Storage Link and two 400Gig USB drives set up and plugged into the router very easy. It is down in the basement with the WiFi router. It even came with the Cat-5 cable. The 400Gigs is currently way more than enough for all the home computers, so I configured the NSLU2 to mirror the first 400Gig to the second. I've got triple backup capability.It would even be a good idea to get a third 400Gig drive, and swap the two mirrored drives on some schedule to get offsite backup. With big drives getting cheaper all the time, this is an extremely affordable solution.You do need some good backup software. I found SmartSync Pro very easy to set up and use. It can essentially mirror your computer's hard drive on a very flexible schedule, depending on how you use your own system. I have it perform the mirror backup 15 minutes after I start my computer. After the first time, it usually takes just a few minutes of background activity to complete. I don't backup up everything - not the Program Files, for example - but it is all up to you, and easy to set up.Now there are faster network disk arrays, but this one is really cheap, reasonably fast, and reasonably simple to set up. I believe this is one of the cheapest and easiest solutions for file sharing and backup of a small home system. Do your self a favor, and set up a network drive!Ok, now all I need is a system that can fetch MP3's direcly off this drive without needing a computer running and play them on my audio system
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.
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.
I wasted good money on two of these devices. One for me and one for my wife. Within two months both have died. I'll save you the long story other than to say I am fairly technically competent and have tried all the usual time consuming diagnostics to no avail.As previous reviews note, the Creative Customer Service is non existent. I have owned Creative products for years and support them because they do not force me into a closed convention like Apple or Microsoft but I cannot ignore such fundamental product quality flaws and deplorable service levels so buyer beware.I will no longer buy a Creative product.By the way Amazon - why cant we give zero stars? That's what this product really deserves
My grand daughter lost or miss placed the original cables for the camera. So, had to buy her a replacement.Now every one is happy again, every thing works again for the camera
There are not many 15" notebooks in this price range, but HP has achieved this by using second-class components. The 15" display is a low quality 1024x768 pixel display with a well over 45ms response time. A 15" LCD should have 1280x1024 pixels in order to provide a sharp image. You need at least a 25ms response time to avoid "trails" in games and other high frame rate applications. 1024x768 should be for 14" LCDs only.Not that you could play newer games with the Via ProSavage graphics chipset. The now defunct S3 graphics company designed it years ago. Via bought up the graphics division, and is probably selling this ancient chipset for next to nothing. This is fine for card games but don't get your hopes too high.At this price range you can get a 14" laptop with a superior graphics system, faster CPU, and faster memory (this computer is equipped with slower SDRAM not the twice as fast Double Data Rate SDRAM that is standard on 90% of the notebooks sold today). I suggest the HP xt125. Dell, and Gateway have good offerings in this price range as well.On the good side you get a 15" screen very cheap, and the DVD drive is a little faster than most notebook offerings (16x vs. 8x). It is also very light for a 15" notebook.
Since I'm used to using studio quality headphones I'm constantly disappointed with that quality of today's portable headphones. I had a set of sony earphones from like 8 years ago that sounded amazing, unfortunately they broke and I haven't found anything comperable.These Koss headphones are the best I've used so far. I used a set of 31 decibel ear plugs with it and the quality is pretty good. It's definitely better than the backphone creative and sony make and is much better than the aiwa back-earphones. I'm still looking for a better set, but these will do for now. I personally like the mute button, too. It's a pain to have to take the buds to talk to someone and then have to put them back in and wait for them to take shape.That's all I have to say about that! -BT
I've had these headphones for at least two years and I still love them. I use them to listen to TV and find that the battery lasts a fairly long time before needing to be recharged. They're also extremely comfortable. You can't wander very far away from the base at all without them cutting out, but if you know that ahead of time and this fits your needs, they're great. Although I'm not uber particular when it comes to sound quality, these headphones are certainly LOTS better than the TV speakers (I had a 32" Samsung HDTV) - movies sound terrific with these babies on. All in all, this is one of the best purchases I've ever made.
The product is great for all music and audiobook storage. I bought 4 IPODs in all, and am happy with all.Some things to note about the product:- The personal video upload feature does not function with iTunes as claimed on the Apple website. Quicktime Pro would have to be bought separately.- The battery dies down fairly soon when FM transmitters are attached. Not relevant to a review for the IPOD but most FM transmitters available in the market do not function properly either(have a lot of hiss).Overall, the 30 GB is a good buy; more space and better utility
I read reviews on this camera and decided to go with it simply because it was the only one in my price range that had an LCD screen. I didn't even benefit from the screen because it was so blurry that the only thing you could do was see if the picture you took was remotely worth keeping. The serial cable transfer is way to slow and the software that came with it really stinks!! I am going back to the Kodak EZ 200 that I had before I got this mockery of a camera.
Fantastic lens. Soft at the far ends. It is the Sigmonster for sure. It's great for those that are looking to take some fantastic shots at incredible lengths, but not for those that plan to sell those shots to National Geographic (let's face it, most of us aren't). As such, a very fun lens. The focusing does not change the length of the lens which was a nice touch. It would be useless if not for this feature, but they definitely thought about the product. It's a great lens though. Those that are complaining that it just takes soft pictures are VERY picky. I am VERY picky which is why I sold my copy last month, but I can't say that I'm a ton happier with my Canon 600 IS II. It does take solidly better photos, but there is no versatility.
I purchased this router exited that I would receive a top of the line router for only 70 dollars. The set up was easy, and it has flying fast speeds. But now a week later after, replacing all wires, unplugging both the modem and router, resetting and reinstalling, my connection is still being lost and websites are still refusing to load. The wireless strength is incredible, but lacks connection. There are 3 wireless devices in my 2/2, and one 360 hard wired to the router, all of which cannot hold a connection.Needless to say I am disappointed and will be replacing this router.
This came with a Dell Computer in a package from QVC as a familycomputer,but before I could run a whole cartridge of ink through it the paper advance started crumpling up paper after paper.Tech support on Lexmarks website explains how it works and the paper advance is overengineered. Factory service is too far away and for what they charge you might just as well throw it away. Which is what I am going to do. When it worked it was ok.
I have 11 of these and I am buying 3 more today. They are great. they take up little space and are very convenient. As for the sleeves ripping, I have never had a problem, as long as you don't force the disc into the sleeve you should be fine. I highly recommend this item as a easy and space-saving way to hold CD's or DVD's.
I will not repeat the product description or the praises of previous reviewers, but will simply state that this product works precisely as described, connects elegantly and without software or drivers (in Windows XP and later Windows 2000 Service Packs) and includes a vertical stand (though, for the minimalist, the rubber feet on the unit itself secure it nicely horizontally without the stand).The Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Reader is small, aesthetically pleasing, and completely functional.Deserves no less than five stars.
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.
The monitor was easy to operate and allowed me to see how much electricity we were using for all our appliances. It paid for itself the first time we used it as it allowed us to prioritize how we use electricity on a yearly cost basis.
good product that is easy to use and handle.very happy with it.
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.
I bought one for my Leica D-Lux 3 and both the card and the reader work fine. However, if you are shooting RAW files, the write speed is very, very slow. So you might want to look at the Ultra version of this which I think costs about $20 more.
I was looking for a cheap radio transmitter/receiver and found that, while this is much higher-end in quality, it was inexpensive too! The sound quality is phenomenal! I was worried about latency too, but it's almost nil, so this works for videogames and movies, unlike bluetooth devices.This can cause and receive WiFi interference - it cuts out (silence). I've never heard it produce static or degraded audio. Sometimes the WiFi and audio system can hop on the same channel and kill each other. This can be solved by holding down the "Connect" button on the receiver for 5 seconds - it will pick the channel with the least interference.The sound and range on this (plus other features, like the remotes) is so awesome that I find it worth working out the interference.
This is a great addition to your xm radio but it is a little difficult to use since you have to point the remote directly at the front of the radio to make it work. I have enjoyed it and am glad I bought it!
excellent price for such a magnificent inverter. i recommend this inverter ,as genuine .it works well, and works cool. i use it daily, still working fine.
All,This product worked great for me. Ever since my cable provider decided to go all digital and forced me to get mini DTV cable boxes, my signal strength on my main Cable box went on an unpredictable rampage of weak signals, jumping channels or the aweful message to standby the channel will be available shortly, but hours later the same message and no channel. This booster took a little playing around with for the wiring, but I got it right on the third try and two weeks later, NOT a missed channel yet, or sound with no picture, or no standby messages... Hats off to Motorola for getting this right, as after tens of service calls to the cable provider, they could not figure this simple solution out, and I never have to hear that statement from them " we will reset your cablebox from our office and you should have all of your channels in the next 20 minutes"..THANK YOU MOTOROLA!!!
I decided to write this real experience review.I bought the Coby 7 inch DVD player to use in the car for my son.I LOVED it!!!! It was the perfect size, it came with a wonderful accessory pack (2 headphones, car charger,wall charger,seat back holder)It had a remote, it had a hold button that you can slide so that if a button accidently or not accidently got pushed it would continue playing the video.It was exactly what I wanted. Now you might be wondering why I am referring to it in past tense. It lasted for 1 year. We had a video playing in it on the way home from the store one evening, and the very next morning we turned it on & it said WRONG DISK. It won't play anything, not even the DVD cleaner disk. I had a friend buy one for her daughter & after 1 month the same thing happened, she returned it & got a new one, and this time after 3 months it happened again.I gave 4 stars because of the great features on the player. The price was decent and I feel that we got our money's worth. However, chances are very good that you will be replacing within the year, so as long as you are planning on it being disposable then you will love it too. If you're looking for a long term investment, this is probably not the one for you.
Ok for the money but not very loud. The bass is'nt very good andthe overall sound quality is'nt very good.
These work fine and I've used them over and over for about a year now.
This is actually battery BT-446 for Uniden phones. There is no BP-446. I contacted customer service and they were not able to correct it. I wanted the Uniden batttery and not a generic as the generic can be defficient and this was a super price.
Although the Nissin Di622 is listed as one of the flashes this diffuser is compatible with, it does not fit the new Nissin Di622 Mark II. Amazon's easy return procedure made it a breeze to return the item.
Hi,I got this camera in the mail recently and all I can say is that I'm utterly impressed. Don't listen to those pro/photosnubs who lambast this very powerful camera. Don't feel envy or inferior than this camera's "bigger" sister (the D20) because it offers, by far, pretty much the same specs. This camera feels solid, very easy to handle and get around of. The plethora of Canon lenses you can attach to this camera is big enough to let your imagination do its work (limited only by the depth of your pockets).*Image quality is bar-none.*Noise @ relatively high ISOs (400-800) is negligible.*Battery life is decent (buy an additional battery).*The auto focus is blazing fast (with canon lenses).*Start-up time is unreal!*Menus and configuration settings of the camera are well thought-out and designed.*Very versatile; in fact, extremelly versatile. Just as it can work for those new to SLRs, it can work for advanced amateurs and semi-pro photographers as well.Things you need to (must) do and buy to make the most of this camera:* Ditch the kit lens...leave it as a "just-in-case-of-doomsday" lens.* Buy at least 2 more lenses one for wide-angle shots and one tele-foto (zoom). I recommend buying Canon's as they perform the best with their cameras (though if you're on a tight budget, you can get Sigma's).* Tripod.* External Flash (if you plan to use it in less-than-ideal light conditions).* Carrying case.* Filters.* Insurance!!!Yes, I know that buying all of the above will set you back $1700-2K (camera inclusive), but in this field is more true than anywhere else, "you get what you pay for."If your hands are big and don't feel very comfortable with this camera, you might then try a D20 (or buy the external battery grip for the Rebebel XT).In short, very good camera, good price, good upgrade options, and reliable service from Canon. The best value in the DSLR market today--period!
This camera is absolutely amazing. The pictures are unbelievable, and it is extremely easy to use. I bought it for several reasons and it has lived up to all of them. First was the picture quality. Olympus was rated very highly in Consumer Reports, and the 2 mega pixel reportedly had the best picture quality, even over the 3 mpxl. This is spot on, and I've produced very high quality pictures with a HP Photosmart printer. The second was the zoom capabilities. For the money, it is by far the most powerful, and the quality of the picures with this is superb. I have taken nature and scenery shots using this feature and the results have been outstanding. Finally, I purchased this for the flexibility it provides. I am an amateur who enjoys playing with my AE1 SLR. This camera gives me the same flexibilty - manually selecting a desired shutter speed, aperture, or simply reverting to Auto mode where you don't have to think. All in all, a great camera.Obviously you will need add'l memory, and I purchased a 128mb Viking with it. With a 250-300 picture capacity, it's more than I'll ever need. For those not familiar with digital cameras (as I wasn't), transferring the pictures to your hard drive is simply accomplished by plugging in a USB cable from the camera to your computer, opening up the E drive, and dragging your pictures to the C drive. The photo software included is as good as any I have used.All in all, I would stongly recommend this.
The adapter is as expected. Well made, fits nicely, no unneeded bulk. Unfortunately I wanted to use it to connect my trackball to my notebook computer but that doesn't work.
works well, takes great pictures, i should have paid attention to the fact that it was a film camera and not a digital. other than that it works great.
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
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 Targus bag is perfect for my 17" HP notebook. It's not too thick and serves its purpose well. It's nice to have a strap - a lot of notebook sleeves just have a zipper. Plus, there is room for a file or two and the power cords/mouse.
This product is a really cheap design. The product comes with a paper template to place your screws. The unfortunate part is that the ball of the camera is not movable. I needed to put the screws vertical, but couldn't because you can see the camera lens through the dome. If I did that, the camera would be pointed in a different direction. Plastic is definitely really cheap. I wouldn't choose this item.
Using it in my iPAQ mostly for mp3 files, works great. Nothing more to say.
I am not an audiophile. Plus, the 1970s were way too loud for me (disco to pick up girls with feathered hair, and the Eagles, Doobies, and Yes for good music). Because of those wonderful(!) memories, I'm starting to lose my hearing. Thus, I don't hear the minute differences in speakers and sound cards and amplifiers anymore. (NEVER GET OLD!!!)That said, I can honestly tell a difference with this speaker system. The sound seems a little richer, fuller, and more detailed. I hear things through these speakers that I did not hear before (though I have to really crank it). These replace a set of JBL Creatures that blinked out on me week-before-last. They are connected to an Apple iMac running Windows through Boot Camp.The things I hear are features like the tapping of the saxophone keys on a Spyro Gyra song ("Elegy for Trane"), and the turning of pages on a Ralph Vaughn Williams piece ("The Lark Ascending" - truly the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard).Really, I decided to spend the extra money on these because of their construction and my history with Bose. I have a pair of Bose 301s that are probably 25 years old. They are still working quite fine. I hope I can get the same type of longevity and performance out of these that I have gotten out of the 301s.Kudos to Bose. Whatever magic they do on their speakers sure seems to make a difference.(By the way, I bought these on something of a whim from a brick-and-mortar store. There was an Apple rep in the store and I felt sorry for him, so I bought these so he could get the credit. Otherwise, I would have bought them from Amazon. I have been very, very happy with all of my dealings with Amazon, and use them every chance I can.)
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!!!
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. >(
I was a little hesitant to pick these up reading the reviews of audiophiles who mention the amount of amplification and possible extra equipment that may be needed to enjoy these cans.Although chilling out with a glass of wine and enjoying some pre-recorded music is an amazing treat, I primarily wanted reference headphones for my home studio. And what I will say is that these are perfect for this purpose. If you have an audio interface for recording you have enough power to drive these things. Way more than enough. I want to stress that point because many of the reviews here are not written from the perspective of the recording engineer, and of the avid listener. But once you have these things and crank some music through them for a couple of days (the break in period which does make a difference) you will be able to make all those fine tuning mix adjustments you were afraid to do with closed back headphones. Are your guitars balanced? How is the panning on the kit? Are the vox too bright? You now have a great pair of reference headphones to make those decisions. And although I primarily record metal, I just need to say that Steely Dan though these things are an amazing treat.
This was exactly as expected and arrived several days prior to the estimate so I'm a very happy customer.
A couple of months ago I was sat at a UK airport waiting for a flight to Germany. I decided to stroll into the airport electronics shop and immediately noticed a cute little number sat on it's cradle - I'd fallen in love.I swiftly pulled out my credit card and purchased the Sexy Silver Compaq iPaq H3650. I'm a Psion man myself, but ever since that chance meeting in a remote airport, I've never looked back.The iPaq is more than just another PDA, it a MP3 player, a picture viewer and a ebook reader plus more.One thing I like most about the iPaq is its ability to synchronise perfectly with Outlook. Psion products I've had in the past always seemed to miss information or were difficult to setup. The iPaq was easy to setup and synchronisation through the serial or infrared ports is a breeze.I'm left handed, but still find the handwriting recognition software extremely accurate.I would recommend the iPaq everytime - If you can get your hands on one.
I saw this hair dryer in Ritz Carlton Hotel, tried and loved it. I then searched amazon and found it. Amazed it's less than $20. Easy to get the hair styled, light weight. I love it.
Poor focus, blurry, awful optics. Don't waste your time with this one! Can't compare to the little PURE DIGITAL camcorder that this device was to replace because of its additional features.
I have no problems with the drive. It is fast enough. My beef is that it is delaminating. The exterior coating has delaminated into a sticky mess. My attempts to clean it off are not so good and making matters worse. My drive has seen litle activity as it has been hanging on my office cubical since new. Obviously a manufacturing defect.
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.
The bad: it's dead and I bought in SEP 2006. I should have been able to get at least five years out of it. (See below for complete autopsy report.)The good: while it worked well, it, er, worked well. The colors were sharp, the blacks nice and solid. I play a lot of very hardware intensive games (i.e. Half-Life 2, Quake IV, Bioshock, Halo, Halo 2, etc). My rig has dual ATI X1950XTX Crossfire video cards, each with half a gig of VRAM when "Crosslinked".The environmental details were outstanding and moving "elements" were smooth and life-like, all without any tweaking on my part (and only a little with the games). In was plug-in-play out of the box; I was killing (digital) people and blowing up (digital) s**t, while enjoying the complex environments, in under ten minutes.I also used it for DVD creation and viewing and it always worked well there. Our cable vendor's boxes (Scientific Atlanta) have a DVI output, so before the computer arrived (there was a two-month interim period between the arrival the monitor and the Gateway), I was able to watch the HDTV channels with excellent clarity.I would have been happy to rate this as a 4 star; deducting one star because, unlike the listed specs, the monitor was unable to rotate vertically, i.e. portrait instead of landscape, but, perhaps, that was a printing error; also is didn't come with a DVI cable, had to go buy that separately.However, the fact that it died with much less than THREE years service, with several months of screwed up performance, so that I really got only about 25-26 months out of it, is the reason I'm giving it TWO stars.If only the quality control had matched the picture quality, I'd be looking at this webpage thru it instead of the 10 year old 22in Gateway CRT (God, 4X3 is irritating! You lose so much space) I'm using now.This CRT is so old that it can't handle the Aero Desktop (given Vista's choppy performance, at least it's purty). I'm also unable to play DVDs (whether on the hdd or thru the DVD drive) with PDVD 8 or WinDVD 9. Oddly enough, Media Player Classic does play them. Weird.But, back to the Samsung...I've been checking out customer reviews of Samsung monitors and am finding I'm not the only one with problems, not by a long shot.Like a lot of other people, we're being squeezed by the recession (and the failure of the Congress and the Administration, Democrats all, to do the one and only thing that could help: massive tax cuts), so I've ordered a 22in Acer which Amazon is selling for an amazing $166. (And since I have "Amazon Prime" the shipping is free.)For anyone having problems with their Samsung 225BW (or just need a great deal on a monitor) check out the Acer below. I'm buying it to tide me over until we can afford to get a bigger, better monitor. I'd much prefer a 24in (or, ideally, a 32), but the 24inch models are at least $200 more--a 100 an inch!>>>The model number is Acer V223-WBD 22" Widescreen TFT LCD Monitor&lt;&lt;&lt;Amazon's price is actually $2.89 less than Wal-Mart's. But unlike, say, the price of mouth wash, Wal-Mart can almost always be beaten price-wise in the computer monitors & HDTV departments.===THE AUTOPSY===I ordered this monitor to go with a gaming rig I ordered from Gateway. Around the time I installed Vista, I began having trouble with it. Not unnaturally, I suspected some kind of incompatibility with Vista (HP). So I didn't do any step-by-step investi-mi-gation to find out whether the problem might be monitor related.Whenever the screensaver would activate or the computer would go into sleep/hibernate, upon "awakening", the screen would be completely obscured by a grayish-pinkish blob that filled the entire screen. It got so bad that I finally set the Power Settings so that the monitor/computer stayed on at all times (in order to save money, I normally set the machine to turn off the monitor after an hour and the hdds after 2 or 3hrs--depending on the task I'm doing).(I don't give a rat's *** about my "carbon footprint" especially since "global warming" is a ridiculous hoax concocted by ethics-less science who was proclaim the return of the Ice Age (actually we're in an Ice Age but most people don't know, the media stunningly enough leaving out the crucial fact that we ARE in an Ice Age, but I digress...)Today, it just crapped out. I hadn't changed the power settings but I went to check something on the web and the screen was black. Only once did I get the grayish-pinkish smear, after that it was completely black despite several "hard" reboots. In the past this had fixed the problem when nothing else would.Not this time.The power button light started flashing rapidly. I checked the CD-based manual on one of my laptops and it said, "Contact vendor or service center." Never a good sign; almost always The Sign of Death.I did the standard troubleshooting (connecting to different computers, connecting the computer to different monitors) and nothing worked.Bye-bye, Samsung 225BW, hello Acer.
There is a rechargeable battery kit for this camera that's sold separately. 2MPs in a tiny little camera, no protruding lenses or buttons, the touch screen/viewfinder is very convenient and easy to use, the picture quality is great, and the price is very reasonable. For a casual amateur photographer like myself, it's ideal. I'm very happy with my Toshiba PDR-T10.
Fits snugly on a 15 inch macbook pro aluminum unibody (late 2008 model)No complaints.***Update*** Have owned this thing for 7 months. Both zipper handles have ripped off. Do not spend $25 on this thing, buy one from Hong Kong on ebay for $10, because it will break anyway.
It works great. It is smaller and lighter than other manufacturers versions. It is also less expensive than the Pocket Wizards that I see many photographers using. I have used it on my Canon cameras with Norman (2000 and 800) and Novatron (440) power packs and have had no problems. It is great not tripping over wires anymore. My tripping over a "sync" cord and breaking a camera is what made me invest in this item.
I recently purchased the SanDisk 512 MB mp3 player after researching the apple shuffle, apple ipod, and quite a few others. I wanted something that was light enough to wear on my arm without bouncing around or sliding down. It had to be easy and quick to put on and take off. All of the accessories are included with the purchase....unlike apple.I also wanted enough memory (song storage)to keep up with my active lifestyle. So far I have worn it to the gym, biking, playing tennis, and walking my dog. No problems with it sliding down or bouncing around while jogging. It stays in place! This little gem fits the bill. It also has an FM radio that keeps you in touch with the news or game. The radio gets awesome pick up and has great sound. Great for those long hikes.I decided against the shuffle because it just didn't have the options I wanted. My gym already provides a nice random selection of music that I have no choice of the playlist order.The apple ipod was just too expensive and bulky(larger than my cell phone) for my active lifestyle. The other mp3 players in this price range just didn't have the quality.I highly recommend this mp3 player. I can't think of any negative things to say about this product.
Some of the negative reviews about this product have indicated that it fails to keep beverages cold. This has not been my experience in about a week's worth of use. Last evening, I put multiple ice tray size ice cubes in the bottle, filled it about a third of the way up the bottle with ice, and approximately eighteen hours later, there is still ice in the bottle and my water is still very cold. I do not even use the stainless steel top. I leave that cap off and only use the stopper. The bottle can even stay in a hot car or in the summer heat for extended periods of time. In such conditions, the bottle is not hot to the touch and the water inside is still ice cold. If I had to say something negative about it, it would be this: as others have described in their reviews, the hole at the top is a little too small to fit normal size ice cube tray ice. The trays need to be a little under-filled in order for the cubes to fit perfectly in the bottle. If you can get used to that, then it is not a big deal. Also, while the hole is too small for ice cubes, it is slightly too big to fit my mouth around when I drink out of it. As a result, it is easy to spill some water on yourself if you drink straight from the bottle as I do. Both of these can be lived with if you make smaller ice and drink carefully. I have not used this product to keep things hot, only to keep things cold.
After I rewrited the disks 2-3 times, I found all became useless. Burning process always failed and disks became unreadable. Do buy Sony, Maxell or TDK instead.
The Tripp Lite Isobar Ultra first drew my attention when I went to work for a local communications company. I noticed that in every one of our offices and in almost all of our customers' businesses, equipment was plugged into one of these puppies, from the smallest they offer to the largest. I have witnessed lightning storms that have literally blown sockets out of walls, and yet the equipment plugged into the Isobar has remained intact. Granted, some of the Isobars didn't fare as well as the equipment they protected, but they did their job.Having witnessed the quality of this product, I trust it in my own home. Everything from my computer to my entertainment center to my paper shredder is attached to an Isobar Ultra. I highly recommend it for it's quality and performance.
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.
This product may work well for some people in some situations, but it did not work at all with my cable TV service transmitted to my rooftop antenna in Barbados - I got 0% improvement in signal strength. However, a tiny cheapo signal booster from the cable company did the trick in the end...kinda makes you go hmmmm.
I love this stand for my mac 13&#34;. It seems to be very durable. As a student, it opened up more space on my desk to slide a text book or notepad up under. I absolutely hate using my laptop without this stand. Everything went well with transaction between the seller and I.
This bag is so sleek and expensive looking. I was only looking for somthing slim as i do not need a bulky bag because my computer never leaves the house. This is the perfect size. I was expecting it to be a little thicker with more padding. But it is a great bag over all. I had priced other bags for 17" laptops and they were 80 dollars or more. The only thing is it does not have a velcro strap to secure the laptop in place inside.
After weeks of research on computer speakers, I had purchased the Z-5500s. Living in a college dorm, I have seen first hand the power that these speakers are capable of. Loud bass, great sound quality, and several different inputs. For instance, my Xbox 360 is plugged in the Digital Optical port, so that I can get get Dolby Digital 5.1 when I play games, and can also get the 5.1 audio with my computer. Another nice feature is the music port on the control pod. It allows someone to plug another device into the system, without plugging it into the back of the pod. Useful for when a friend brings over his iPod and play some of his/her music.Well worth every penny.
Bought this to mount a stereo in a 2001 Toyota RAV4 and it fits nicely. Just had to snap off a few tabs first.
I didn't know what to think, but these things sound great!They get rid of almost all other sound! And at this price? There also seems to be a little underground that's hacking these things to make them sound better. Sound better? How is this possible? Well, I might try just to see.But if I don't, I'm happy, happy, happy.
I used this product two or three times before it stopped working completely, and every time it would heat up REALLY fast, almost to the point of being too hot to touch. The attachments are still useful, but the converter is crap.
it does what it's supposed to do,the big thing is that it arrived within a week and when i needed it.
Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)It is an amazing camera even for someone without a great deal of experience. The auto focus mode is great when you are in a hurry to get great pictures while driving; however, the manual focus options are unbelievable as well. I'm glad I purchased it.
Bought these for the family room, and was looking for inexpensive speakers, so I was delighted to find that the sound of these speakers is so good. I could tell that the dimensions given must be for the pair of speakers, but even that is not quite right. Each speaker is approx. 10" high, 6 3/4" wide, and 7 1/4" deep.
I like this small thing. Work great and cheap.
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 love this GPS....it has more features than I will need...but it's nice having them anyway! The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because there have been a few instances when the directions given were not the most direct. Excellent value and a great tool.
This camera is really nice, I have been using it a lot. It's really fun and easy.
I ordered this product for my dad, who has a Toyota Camry. Had read the reviews about it not working in Toyotas, but wanted to give it a try and see if it really was a problem.It would not work in his Camry when we tried it. Went to my Honda Accord and it worked perfectly. We compared it with another power adapter for a cell phone and noticed that on the cell phone adapter, the nose was tapered, while on the Coby, it was actually proud and nubby.Got out the dremel tool and got rid of the bull nose on the Coby with about 2 minutes of shaping. Tried it again and it worked perfectly. Too bad that when they molded the nose they didn't do it properly.Sound is good, there are lots of frequencies to broadcast on, and I really like that you can plug another adapter into the top so that it doesn't take up your only power socket. And the price is unbeatable.So, if you have a Toyota and feel comfortable with shaving off a little plastic, then this is a great product. Non-toyota owners should be happy as well. But steer clear if you have a Toyota and don't want to do a little bit of modification.
Was concerned b/c of low price, but turned out to work great. Drove NY to Fl with it - no problems. Just used to extend radar detector cable so cannot be seen, out of my way. Recommend.
I bought this camera to start my production business with and it was the best move I could have made. This camera is great for a beginner like me. It is user friendly while still allowing for ajustments. The HD is also amazing, my customers that have there videos in HD are absolutely floored we they get their finished product. A few things that I can recommend are getting a tripod as well as an extended battery. The stock battery only provides about 45 min with LCD and if you add anything other then the shotgun mic it lowers it even more. Make sure you use only high quality tapes. (I found out the hard way) Good tapes for this camera are going to cost about $10 to $15 but they are worth it when you reduce the time for re-tape due to drop-out on the film. All together this for me is a great camera for the price. Anything better is going to run you about $8000 or more.
very nice mp3 player and videoplayer forZune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Brown)new generations.
i used this product to iron onto a black shirt and it left the image barely see-able. i was very, very disappointed.
We have had the 60CS for over one month. We love it!!! It's highly durable and configurable.
I have the six outlet previous model of this product. I have a home office and have plugged two models of Macs into this unit and it has worked like a charm for me. My house has pretty crappy 1950s wiring and my neighborhood has all above ground wiring and lots of trees. This leads to many power outages and I have not had any problems with surges even though my husband's computer was killed by a surge (he doesn't have an UPS). It gives me plenty of time to shut my machine down and save my work in the event of an outage.I agree that on my model the outlets are a bit too close together to allow for my giant plugs. I also agree that the alarm beep is a bit annoying.
I use these with my laptop, and really like them for their convenience and durability. The wind-up case is a great idea and works really well for protecting the cord.My only wish is that the cord was a bit longer, but it's probably the perfect length for portable music players.
I just bought this product. Looks nice and slick. However, the box says it is wireless ready but they don't include the adapter. Even worse, you can't use another adapter than a Samsung. On top of that, the damn adapter costs $80, where you can get a regular adapter for $15!That's not an honest strategy from Samsung. And even though I can afford the adapter, I will return the product.
Works great.. Converted my old HP Laserjet 6P printer to a USB and windows recgonized it right away... Highly Reccomend
This is a great Mp3 player. If you need one but cant afford one with a bigger memmory the scandisk is perfect. It also has a great radio and a great recorder on it as well. It is a great deal!!!
I read all the good reviews this router got and picked it for this reason so I don't have problem. So I was shocked to discover that it has these kinds of problems:If you hook up a VOIP router to your internet first then set up DMZ to forward all ports to this router the router will not function and will not go on the internet.If you hook up a VOIP router into one of the ports, the VOIP will work intermittently and so much lag and glichiness is heard on the connection that it is not usable.Before I bought this I never knew what to search for, but if you do a search on other sites with reviews like CNET, etc you will find that many other people have this problem as well. I was stunned.Belkin support told me that yes they do hear that many of them have this defect and they would replace it, however, I just returned it instead.Now that I read the negative reviews more carefully I realize that althought the range is good, this router is what was dropping my connections to my network camera also!Too unreliable for my use, so I can't recommend it to anyone. However, it is an otherwise ok product, as long as you don't have VOIP or need to maintain a streaming connection for any reasons. If you don't mind frustration and glitchyness on your network and/or have no wireless interference and will be well within range anyway and do not need network reliability, then this is for you.If you are a range freak and want to get maximum range no matter what the cost, I read that it has better range than even the newer N1....
I bought it to hook up a remote monitor for my netbook. It works perfect and has a clear picture on the monitor. Very reasonably priced. An excellent value.
This is a truly tremendous -- but not perfect -- product. I have become much more independent and productive on my job because of it. It stores way more information that I can put in it. (After 18 months, 500 contacts and loads of internet downloads, memory is only 20 percent full.) It is lightning quick -- pulling information up at a moment's notice. It is easy to operate -- learning to use the Graffiti alphabet system is simple. It is even handy: it fits in a pocket, it allows me to &quot;beam&quot; information to other Palm users, there are web services that allow me to down load news, sports, etc., so that I can read my Palm when I'm stuck on the bus, waiting in a line, etc. On the downside: the screen can be hard to read in middle-level light conditions or where there is too much light and reflection is a problem. Also, the screen scratches easily, but that can be solved with a disposable sheet you can attach to the screen. And it has a back-light function, which is really only helpful when you're in complete darkness. I highly recommend it.
Works better than the regular old rabbit ears. On some channels turning the power up too high actually causes interference but I positioned it to where it will bring in all the channels clealy without having to re-adjust it. I was expecting it to perform better than what it does but not complaining because it does the job. I still say keep analog, I prefer a little ghosting rather than losing the entire signal with interference.
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.
This is the one I bought after trying three. Two things could be better: when I set it up it didn't seem to work. The directions for using this TV with a satellite dish are in need of a rewrite. I finally asked for info about how to have it picked up again by the shipper but about that time I stumbled onto setting it on Video 3 to get a picture. So don't dispair.The other thing that could be better are the sound controls. Eventually I will connect it to the external sound system to get more treble. Treble is what we need to listen to spoken words and to the Brits in particular. Otherwise, I love it!
My daughter has had a blast playing with making her own stickers with this set. Like other reviewers, we find it fun to be able to be totally creative and not confined to a boring square or rectangle. I definitely would reorder!
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.
I was a bit skeptical when replacing my solid hood for a scalloped one, but this is exactly what the lens doctor ordered. Not only is it just a touch lighter than my old one (a consideration for long shoots)but it fits snugly on my 55-200 mm Nikkor lens. The scallops make it easier to remove/replace the lens cap but it still cuts out the 'trash light' when shooting in low light city shots or sun glare. I heartily recomend this as a replacement/additional hood.
I found this by accident, and if you are tired of taking perfect digital pictures this is a lot of fun. People will look at you funny when you take off the lens cap and they see all nine lenses. Sometimes my wife cuts the pictures apart for scrapbooking. It really works.
This was the 2nd set we purchased and purchased it from Amazon.com because the price was excellent. My husband has a hard time hearing certain voices on the tv and we bought a set about year ago to listen to tv in our bedroom. It works beautifully. I even use it to keep from disturbing him when he is sleeping. We decidided to buy another for the living room. As with the first set, it allows him to watch and listen to tv without the sound being so loud as to penetrate into other rooms of the house. We use them on Samsung LCD tvs connected via the optical digital connections. The sound of the tvs can be turned all the way down and the sound on the earphones can be turned up on the earphones. We tried several other type of earphones and these were the only ones that worked for our purposes.
I bought this about 2 weeks ago, and this mouse pad has not given me any problems. I guess the rubber at the bottom kind of slips, but that happens very rarely. For $2, this was a killer deal!
Quiet beyond belief. You can have every component out, and back into this case in under 5 minutes. I love the fact that the drives are clipped in, no screwing. I didn't scratch my knuckles once whilst building this unit, which is remarkable for me. I think it is a bit expensive, however it is certainly worth it. The fans included are a nice touch. The only down side of this unit is, when you open the door to change a CD/DVD, the blue LED in the door blinds you! It just couldn't be any brighter. Other than that though, it is a neat case and couldn't be easier to work on. In fact I am so impressed with it, I have bought another.
Very thin, superb quality. I'm always happy with Sigma products.The quality of all the images I've taken so far is really good.
The performance is awesome - WAY faster than the built-in card reader that came with my PC. I use SanDisk Extreme III SD cards for my digital camera, and this reader definitely takes full advantage of the USB 2.0 interface and my SD cards' throughput capabilities.My only complaint is that you have to plug in a a mini-USB to USB cable (comes with the reader). I like to travel as compactly as possible, and I'd prefer to have a connector built into this.
I took this on a trip and filled it up with ice water. 24 hours later it was still icy cold. It's a little too heavy to carry around in my bag so I will be getting a smaller version, but this will still come in handy when I want to bring some my filtered water with me for overnight trips.
This product does not look sleek. I am usually not one to care too much about aesthetic appearance, but this mp3 player is bigger than the size of my hand and about as thick as a deck of cards. Now, I love the Zune much more than I like the Ipod, so don't get me wrong on that point.However, if you are going to purchase an mp3 player to bring along to: work outs, road trips, car rides, WALKING trips, essentially ANYWHERE that you might need to carry it in your hand, you don't want this product.It looks cheaply made as well.If you want an mp3, buy the 16/32/64 gb HD Zune. Those are sleek, scratch resistant, sturdy, and offer all of the beauties of the Zune.
Dont buy this if you want good sound and power! worthless to me for my use! Didn't work worth a DAMN!
This is the perfect laptop case- lightweight but durable, and stylish as well. I also think the fact that it doesn't look like a laptop case means it is less likely to get stolen. I've already recieved compliments from coworkers who didn't realize it was a laptop case. I love it!
The minute I put this baby on and hit play I was highly impressed at the lovely sound quality. The energy level light for the batteries is a wonderful feature as well as the choice of forward or reverse play without removing the cassette and turning it over. How nice!I feel I got my money's worth and then some. I will go with this brand when looking for a portable CD player.
I have a couple of table radios from Tivoli that I like quite well. I also very much like the comparable model (which I also have) from Boston Acoustics. As for the PAL, this is something I bought specifically to have a portable, self-contained device to play audio from my laptop from in presentations. (It also works very well to plug in any MP3 player the same way, but stereo-mini to stereo-mini plug cable.) The sound for music is not quite as good as the Inmotion IM3 which I also have and use similarly, but it's as good or better for audio in general, ruggedness, and loudness for presenting in a room. The radio is also superb, and the volume controls apparently in use on the PALs appear to me to be better in quality than on the table radios that Tivoli makes (where the volume control has a very sharp ramp up in loudness and is harder to regulate well for lower volume listening). Yes, I'm a geek.Anyway, the PAL is a splendid device. Does all as promised with style, attractive looks, high quality audio, and with at least the appearance (and I bet the actuality) of ruggedness.
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...
I aint gonna lie about it, I am very hard to please especially when it comes to the sound of stereo equipment. You might say I am anal, but anyways..... I got these speakers at a bargin and could not believe the sound that comes out of them. They sound as good as anything I have ever heard and they look sharp as a tack too. Only thing I don't like is that they are easy to turn over. Oh well, they are pretty easy to sit back upright too, lol. I have never heard a computer speaker that sounded anywhere near as nice and hard pressed to find a home speaker that sounds as good. I can't imagine how someone can rag them.
I am NOT HAPPY with this camera. Here's why...:1. This camera is very bulky compared with almost any camera (for the same resolution) out there in the market. Since this camera is not available for display in popular electronic stores, you really cannot hold it in your hand and get a feel for it BEFORE you buy it. I like my camera to be slim and small. Else I don't feel like carrying it with me when I ought to. What then is the point of buying a camera?2. This camera is power hungry!. It sucks the juice out of the batteries in no time. I find myself changing batteries all the time. And yes, I do use NiMH batteries as the manufacturer reccomends. Talking of replacing batteries, the battery compartment door looks pretty flimsy and doesn't lock very well. I have a premonition that this door is going to dictate the life of this camera.3. I use a 256 MB compact flash card and it takes forever to save an image after clicking.IMHO, there are smaller/slimmer cameras (that use just 2 AA batteries) available for the same or lesser price.
Great product. I get 24 channels including 7 of my local high def channels. Exactly what I wanted to accomplish with an indoor antenna.
My fraternity Purchased one of these in late 2007. For the first year it was in and out of service several times, this was before I joined so I don't know what it was for. However when I joined in 2009 it had epic issues, the main one being "System Error E197", Manual says it is an unplugged power cable, wrong. Upon goggling it I discovered that these printers have known power supply issues. It still kind of worked, I had to be unplugged and plugged back in about every 4 pages. I, as technology coordinator, found myself messing around with this and our other terrible canon printer multiple times a day, at least that one lasted several years without much fuss. Upon power up it makes a very loud and annoying clanging and banging as the cartridge drum rotates for over a minute while it warms up and upon printing something it will print 3-4ppm BLACK and 1-2ppm Color for up to 4pages (the most I ever got out of it) then it will make a beeping sound and has to be unplugged and plugged back in to work for another 4 pages. Sometimes it won't even print anything before beeping and need to be restarted. It has now become time to dish out the $650! to refill the toner cartridges(even though it still prints perfectly fine, it still demands the cartridges be replaced) and the imaging drum. It's not going to happen. Out the third floor window this boat anchor goes!!
So far the bag is what I've expected out of a higher end SLR camera "carrier". I haven't used it in the field for an extended period, but that will soon change in March when I use it to take action shots at the Daytona 200 motorcycle race. I hope it holds up to the weight I'm planning to lug around.This pack has lots of compartments for essential items (i.e. charger, batt., memory, a shirt, sandwich ;), etc.). My Nikon D70s with a 70-300mm lens attached fits perfect, and is readily accessible when needed. I had to practice to get to my camera as quick as possible, akin to practicing quickdraw with a gun.Only time and a couple of months of usage will tell me how the stitching will hold up, so I'll keep you people updated.The only gripe I have about the slingshot is the price, but if you can afford it, I would recommend it.
I bought this product for 1 month ago.It really increased the 3d performance of my machine and give a nice tone colour to my monitor.And it is an advantage that glide is just being supported by this 3dfx chip.But Card has some problems also.First of all it is not a real 2d card. Frame rates (fps) decreases in 1024*768 specially in need for speed. tnt2 ultra has a better performance in need for speed.But i do not know is this problem depend on vodoo3 or my 64 mgbyte ram.But i advise to all buyers that select an nvidia chipset card for your agp slot and buy a pci version of voodoo3 to increase 3d performance.
After reading all the reviews I chose this bag, and I am happy I did. Excellent construction. Holds the camera and two lenses-not much else, but perfect for me.
THE READER WORKED GREAT OUT OF THE BOX.I NOW CAN ENJOY WEBTV(MSNTV2) WITH PICTURES.GREAT BARGAIN AT THIS PRICE.
for a product that is advertised as an IPOD Docking station. you would think that all IPODS would work with this? NOPE!!! it works for one of our IPODS. which is a shame. its a cool fun product just lame that it doesn't work for all. also when I tried to call the 1-800 # inside the instructions. The number was disconnected... what??? what a cheeze company! I'll remember not to buy from them ever! good thing my husband recieved this as a gift! I almost want our friend to return it and get his money back!!!!
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.
Needed a slightly longer than usual USB cable to connect an older HP Deskjet 960C printer... for years we had used an older-style parallel cable, but our new computer doesn't even have a parallel port. Fortunately, the printer also has a USB port (though unused since purchased)... we bought the USB cable and all work fine.
Great CDs - No wasted disks as of yet. Don't know if it is just me, but the lightscribe images on Verbatim CD/DVDs are often better than on HP-brand CD/DVDs. They are great priced CDs that do exactly what they are supposed to do. Period.No go shop for a something else to qualify for free shipping! Perhaps energy drinks to stay up and lightscribe all your media...
I purchased a Sportster 4 when it was only available on a few online sites. Ended up returning it because the built-in FM modulator was absolutely, totally, and completely worthless.I later found another site that was offering this switching module for free with every purchase of a Sportster 4. I installed it a few days ago, and the difference is absolutely AMAZING!! Not only is the music static-free, it also seems to pack more punch. I guess that's what they mean when audiophiles talk about 'dynamic range,' and the difference is very apparent.It does make it more difficult to switch the radio from car to car, but this switching module is a must have for the Sportster 4.
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!!!
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!
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
The reason I have given it a four star rating is only because it doesn't perfectly match the stock texture of my Lincoln LS the Metra texture is more of a grainy type while the LS texture is more of a smooth one. Other than that, it fits perfectly, holds the A/C part also. With a nice radio it will be a very good choice to make. Btw, I'm eighteen years old, kind of young in case that might help with a decision. I used the free super saver shipping and it was at my home in a very quick manner. Ordered on Saturday, received on Wednesday.
I shoot weddings for a living, and rely on a small remote mic attached to the Groom in order to hear the vows clearly. I have had to make do with the cheaper remote mics for some time, constantly having to adjust the position of the antenna, not backing to far away etc.THIS little lovely however, has answered my every audio prayer!! Sharp sound, no interference, can be placed behind a closed door and still get through! Have not had the chance to test the hand held mic yet, and probably won't since I have no use for it in what I do, but the clip mic is discreet and picks up voice beautifully. This unit is DEFINITELY worth every penny.
This is a terrific device. Somehow, you just put a battery that is included with this unit into your favorite IR remote for any device and put the receiver or wired emitter near your device and your remote is no longer just infrared (line-of-sight), but it works anywhere!I use it in my house to operate my TiVo. I have the TiVo wired to be viewed in all of the TVs in the house, and I just can use the remote anywhere!At church, I have it wired up so that a DVD player remote can work anywhere in the sanctuary.I highly recommend this!!
This laptop cooler is what you want, forget the cheap ones as this is sturdy, very quiet and powerful. The only thing I would have liked to have seen on it is an on and off button which it does not have. You have to plug and unplug when using. GREAT FOR ALIENWARE !
The Garmin C340 is fantastically easy to operate with the touch screen. The level of detail in the maps is incredable. The numbers of restaurants in the system is also great. We are very very pleased. The instructions on adding the traffic capability are sparse.
This item was not what i thought it would be.Screen was much smaller that was pictured.This was purchased from Circuit City and i had to make 3 telephone calls in order to get the correct info on how to return.This was an unpleasant experiance and i will NEVER order from Circuit City again.
I have been using the charger with my gen5 video Ipod for a week now and there have been no issues. I use it at the office so I can play music and charge at the same time and I have not had any of the problems some of the other users encountered.
I would have preferred that the transformer had U.K. style outlet receptacles instead of U.S. style.
*Updated, since we've gone another year of heavy usage with this TV, and it's still as good as the day we bought it. We leave it on in the evenings, whether or not we're watching it (I like the background noise, and news), so we're probably going on 5,000 hours.For those of you who have had the "popping" problem, it would help the rest of us owners (whose TVs are still fine after well over 2 years) to know:(a) What was the manufacture date of your TV?(b) When did you buy the TV?(c) What time of year (month/season) did it "pop"?(d) What is your setup? Wall-mount? Stand?(e) Is the area behind the TV well ventilated?*The previous few questions are only because plasma TVs use a lot of power, and of course will run hot (just feel the back after a couple hours). One of the number 1 rules to owning a plasma is to use it in a VERY well ventilated area.(f) What were your TV settings most of the time? Brightness/Contrast? Low/Regular power? Did you lower the settings for the first 200 hours as recommended for all plasmas?(g) How many hours a day did you typically run the TV?I only suggest that people update their reviews with more info, because it might make a difference as to how the owners of working sets continue with their current setup. If it turns out many of the "poppers" were hung on the wall in a room with no venilation behind it, or right up against a wall, or anywhere near a heater/vent, or left on for several hours at a time - that's going to make a huge difference, and it might help others preserve their TVs, saving from the same outcome. The average owner might not be aware of the proper care and setup of their plasma, which could lead to some (of course not all) of the unhappy buyers of this TV.Just a thought.Even if it dies, we had some good times.
The router has an easy installation and it works great. I have my TV connected to my wireless network with wpa security.
This is the same ink you would buy in the store but 40%-50% less. You may have to wait a few days to receive it in the mail but it is worth the savings.
The description made this seem too good to be true, but it never fit properly in my old computer, sadly.
Great results for the price. Are they perfect? No, the microwave drives them crazy but I don't microwave for more than a couple of minutes so no big deal. Transmission is from 30' away and through 3 walls. I agree with others concerning the fact that the 5.8 will not be perfect either but with all of the wireless traffic in the air you just can't complain
It isn't flawless.. and it feels like it could use a little more polishing but I defy anyone to show me a product which does this things job better.Plug it in and it immediately finds the network. Assuming you don't have much in the way of security then it will find the box you installed the media server software on immediately and your work is done. Secured networks have a couple more steps in them to transfer the access information but that isn't too hard either and the guide walks you through it pretty simply.How you ordered your media on your PC matters and will effect the usablity. It isn't that much work to me to reorder the media on my PC so that it is easily found via the media software. I just use the remote to browse my media directory structure and everything is just peachy. If you want to try to browse all your media without folders in the way the machine will let you but that is probably a bad way to view pictures since you probably have way more image files lying around then you realize. To do this right the thing would probably need to have a whole lot more customizable options as far as telling it how what kinds of files to look for where.. but in an effort to keep it easy to use the designers did a pretty fair job of giving you simple functionality that works. Remember, this is a pretty reasonably priced unit for what it does.I would rather have a Wireless-N unit. I think it stuggles with Wireless-G at times. Once in a while I will see things stutter a bit and slow down.. which I primarily attribute to congestion. It doesn't recover all that well from these hichups on its own. Hitting the pause and play buttons will fix things though. If you hook this up to a wired ethernet or a wireless-N access point then I believe this would vanish unless the serving PC gets overloaded somehow.The unit doesn't upscale and my HD TV doesn't upscale it's signal.. this is my biggest complaint really. But I can't mention of comparable unit that does so I really can't fault it. Probably the real trick is to make sure the video is recorded in some sort of upsampled format on the media PC. I don't see any other way around it.Anyhow, it does it's job as well as anything else on the market today, but this isn't all that mature a market and this is not a mainstream product. If you are a reasonable consumer and can put up with a few quirks in a specialty product this unit will satisfy your needs. It is simple to use it's simple functions and works as advertised.. 99% of the time anyhow.
I bought my first pair of these Sennheiser headphones so that I could watch HiDef/DVD in bed while my wife went to sleep. It's not my first experience with wireless, but the best to date.Good enough that I've ordered a second pair for use in another room.And it's actually my third set because the first pair I bought was a gift for someone who allowed me to try them out for a few days. That was enough to convince me.I've previously used other Sennheiser professional gear. In some cases in the past I found the sound satisfying but the ergonomics less so, i.e. an earlier set of noise suppressors worked wonderfully but were awkward to carry on a plane. And I've tried a variety of other wireless headphones of assorted major brands. These are the best to date. No they don't quite measure up to wired very high end headsets, but they're pretty darned good. Signal carries from one room of a largish house to another with very few artifacts, also much superior to other wireless phones tried.I can't explain people who cite almost immediate failure. They are well made.
This TV is Awesome. My father and uncle both have earlier versions of this DLP TV and love it. The addition of the LED light source is much better, has a longer life, and no moving parts as previous versions. Even if the bulb dies, it is user replacable and you have a brand new TV again, unlike a plasma or LCD. The DLP has much more vivid colors than other makes with the blackest blacks in the business. The only drawback to a DLP as they are not wall mountable but since I am not wall mounting it is not a factor. Great TV!!!
worked great then my car blew up lol but i wouldnt think related to puting in an aftermarket cd player lol
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!
I like my headphones. The new design makes them more comfortable. The only problem with the headphones would be that the sound quality needs to be a bit more louder, don't get me wrong they sound excellent, but if they are "stereo" headphones, then the sound should be louder that they are.
Great router except for the asthetics.For those of you that love this router but are bothered by the bright blue LED's, here's a quick 10 minute fix. The white plastic top of the router is held in place by two small screws located underneath the rubber feet on the bottom rear of the router. Remove these screws and dab one drop of red finger nail polish on the top half of each LED. Replace the top and screws, and voila, the LED's are still blue, but only half as bright as before.If you have always wished DLink would offer this model in black and you are willing to invest another 10 minutes, now's the time to have it your way. While the top is off spray it with Black Satin paint that is made for plastic. Mask the LED light bar that seperates the top from the bottom with tape, and spray the remaining white of the botton case that shows. I didn't worry about doing the full bottom of the case since it is not visable.You now have one of the best, cost effective, routers available, with unobtrusive indicator LED's, and it doesn't look like an Apple TV!
I have a Sirius radio in my car, the built in transmitter was not strong enough to listen to, so you constantly had to keep finding Fm frequencies that were not being used. I live in the NY City area and that's difficult and annoying to do. I bought this unit because of all the good reviews and the price was right. I have to say I was very impressed with the signal strength and quality of the sound.This unit will allow you to use 87.7mhz which is never used by anyone. Excellent product!
I have used the 2 light set for over a year now, and this is a great improvement. Very easy to use. Works just great for the photography enthusiast!
The TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N PC Card TEW-621PC turned out to be a great wireless N card in my Compaq n620c running Windows XP, and it's so low profile that it's almost as though I have an internal N card.I actually have an Intel G miniPCI card in that laptop with 2 antennas (technically making it a Centrino), but the connection range on the G card is terrible, barely gets me connected in the apartment.This N gets me online, wirelessly and fast, routinely getting 270Mbps, sometimes 300Mbps, connections. The range is much, much better than the internal G card, though not as good as my wife's wifi G on her Compaq F762NR running Windows Vista. I think the difference is the operating system as the wireless connections appear to be much better on Windows Vista and Windows 7 than Windows XP, after some adjustment to the interface.Still, getting a wireless connection that is basically as fast as an ethernet connection on the home network, especially for showing pictures and playing video and songs off the share drive, is very nice.
the cable works great and is well worth the value came on time and had no issues with it hooking up
I bought this awhile back for my Canon XS, as a cost saving alternative to a hot shoe flash, since I am only an amature photographer. It works fabulously in those situations where the flash just blows everything out, but no flash is just too long of an exposure time. Sure, the quality probably isn't as great at with a hot shoe and diffuser, but for my purposes, I love it! The price is right, and it is portable.
Got this antenna from my wife for my birthday; to go with my Roadmate 760 I just purchased.. The antenna we received was the AT-65 antenna. Instead of the large round antenna in the picture it was a small rectangular antenna (1 inch x 1 1/2 inch) with no indication that it was an actual Magellan antenna, on the unit itself. The package had a Magellan cardboard insert but this was definitely not the antenna pictured.
These are possibly the most disappointing headphones i've ever had (and i've bought a lot of headphones). I was really excited when i saw sennheiser has a sport headphone (and green is my favorite color!), since i've generally been impressed with sennheiser in the past. These things did not live up to the reputation for a few reasons:1) they sound OK, at best, in a quiet room, without moving anywhere, but when you're in a noisy gym or running outside, or even just walking around (going to class), they sound way too tinny, and don't deliver any of the deeper music notes.2) they dont handle sweat AT ALL. when you exercise, the screen covering on these headphones stops delivering middle notes of sound with even a little bit of perspiration, then you have to turn the volume up, so they sound even more tinny, to the point of really rattling your eardrums. I've found myself give up and listen to nothing while on the treadmill numerous times with these earbuds3) the cord design is TERRIBLE. no matter what i do, it always retains a circle shape, so it flaps up and down everywhere when you try to run on the treadmill4) the adjustable sliding thing is not good for people with smaller ears. you end up having to choose between the earbud falling off every few minutes while you're running, or it pinching your ear (which gets to be painful after 30 minutes of running)Overall, these things are a huge disappointment... i'd recommend something else
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.
I purchased four different ear phones, including Sennheisers, the best of the lot. This provides better fidelity than any of the phones. Maybe not as good as better systems, but great for listening to my shuffle.Just got this so can't report on reliability but, gee, I'll just buy another if this lasts as long as six months.
works. didn't blow-up my mac when I put them in. happy with purchase.
I am not one to be blunt, but I will digress and break with tradition on this review. The WG311 cards (yes, CARDS, I'm so ashamed of myself!) I so stupidly purchased have got to be the largest POS computer gear I have ever purchased, PERIOD! I have been tinkering with computers ever since the Commodore 64 days, so generally I can hold my own when it comes to hardware/software installation, troubleshooting, etc. However, when it came to installing and configuring these red-headed stepchildren, I was at a total loss. It took me 5 install/uninstall cycles to even get them to function, and then the performance was mediocre at best. Once installed, these craptastical nightmares couldn't maintain a wireless connection under the best of circumstances. My computers were constantly losing wireless connectivity, making web-browsing and downloading files an exercise in frustration. After 7 days of this, I finally did the right thing and replaced the cards with Linksys products. My problems then "magically" disappeared. While attempting to get the cursed Netgear filth to function, I spent many hours going back and forth with "offshore" customer service (India). Lets just say that Apu should go back to selling Slurpees as he definitely does not have the mastery of anything remotely related to computer networking, let alone the English Language. When I finally got someone who could speak in complete, intelligible sentences, I still got nowhere. Unfortunately Netgear has absolutely no intention of stooping to the level of making things right, or functional. In summary: These things are crap! Go with Linksys - they ALWAYS make fully functioning products - with rock-solid customer service to back it up. I can only hope that someday I will meet the CEO of Netgear and its parent corporations in a dark alley, where my knuckles can do the talking. Oh what a glorious day that will be!
For the money, this is a great buy!Pros: The description doesn't list all the accessories like: 2 sets of headphones w/2 headphone jacks in the side, remote, mounting bag, cables to connect to tv, cassette adapter, lighter and power plug. The outside of the player seems rubbery like it could take a fall off a table and not break instantly. Nice picture, easy to use and it played our DVD+R's & CD's.Cons: The battery only lasts around 3 hours. That is not enough for our 5 hour flight to California but I bought 2 and switched to the other. Luckily my kids would share. Also, I found the same model in a mall in California for $79...I almost bought another one! Another small dissapointment is that you can't hook them together to show one movie on two screens.Very happy with the first 2 weeks!
Made from MS for MS.. It is what you can expect unless you have an 80 or 120 which the base plate needs to be removed. After removal it's not as snug of a fit.Good product though.
I've used several different brands of radar detectors in my vehicles over the last 15 years. I was using a Laser brand detector and it works tremendously. I've picked up police radar up to 3 miles away with the Laser. I thought I'd try the Cobra when I saw it on sale. I am very disappointed with it. Other than the compass feature ... I wouldn't waste my money on a Cobra. By the time it detects a police vehicle with radar, I can already see it, which is too late. Sometimes they are within a few hundred feet and they aren't using instant on, either. At best, I've picked up a police vehicle 4 tenths of a mile away, which when traveling toward each other, gives you as much time to react as if you drove 2 tenths of a mile - or about 1000 feet! I use to have a Uniden. That too, was a tremendous unit and my spouse still uses it. If you're in the market for a radar detector, stay away from Cobra! Unfortunately, I've always been a huge fan of Cobra electronics. ... I doubt I'll ever buy any other Cobra product. Go with Uniden or Laser!
When it comes to bang for your buck, Sony cameras in my experience have always been a great option. The Cybershot S500 6MP is easy to carry, easy to use, and has some great added features like thumbnail preview in the display. The flash could be better, though, as it doesn't really do anything for you beyond about 10 feet. As a result, if you're taking pictures in low light (like in a gothic cathedral), you have to use the longer exposure feature for which you pretty much need a tripod or your shots come out blurry. But overall it seems to be a great camera for most snapshot type photos.
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.
This is a wonderful tool for my work. Not only that, it is simple and fun. A great way to personalize email and notes.
I have got this mouse a few days ago, and it works quite well. This is my first wireless mouse, so I can't compare it with anything. I have put the transmitter on my computer, which is about 2 feet away and 1.5 feet above where I use the mouse. So far it works well without 'warping'.Update:Some people may feel that using wheel of this mouse may feel very vague; it scrolls fast, but it is a bit too slippery and loose-fitted. Also, you better use the mouse quite close to receiver, otherwise it may be showing jumps. It would have been great if there was battery indicator. Right now I am using Logitech MX1000, which is better.
This case seems to be pretty good for the price, its a little something for protection and doesn't take up a lot of space. It fits my 15.4" widescreen Dell Inspiron E1505 pretty well.
I've been using the G5 for a few days now and I'm just about to step out and buy a cordless replacement.The problem might be due to the cord being too stiff, but the symptoms are a lack of precision and a vague sluggishness when making small movements. As an easy example, trying to play Windows Minesweepers quickly is virtually impossible - the pointer just doesn't go where it's supposed to every time, or there's a very slight delay before it gets there. The Logitech mouse I just threw out (I've forgotten its number already) didn't have this problem, but its cord was softer and more flexible.Another reviewer mentioned that the pointer sometimes moved by itself. I've noticed that as well, and that issue is definitely caused by the cord moving the mouse.I've tried different mouse pads and surfaces with no noticeable effect, and I've messed with different sensitivity and weight combinations to no avail, so sadly the G5 is going in my box-o-bits as a backup device.
Perfect picture right out of the box. 1080 HD from Cox Cable is astounding. I couldn't be happier with 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.
Television received two days ahead of schedule. Set up was relatively easy and we are extremely happy with product.
If you're planing of taking some indoor close up pictures. This screen will make a difference when you take close up, faces, and the skin color is much much natural and better.
do not buy acer!their service is awful, and the customer is as nothing to them.
These are pretty good cases. They open easily and don't fall apart when you do. I haven't seen any cracked or broken ones so far.
I don't know if we got a bad batch or what. The iron ons would not stick. With more heat they just turned white and fell apart. It was a total waste of money for the transfers and for all the ink it took to print our logo onto them. I was hoping our shirts would look 1/2 way decent, but they look cheap. It was totally disappointing. Major waste of money.
I had a pair of altec lansing speakers for a number of years. I thought they were okay until the left speaker kept going out. Partly because of the Bose reputation and partly because of the price I decided to give these a try. They were very easy to set up and they sound great. My one little complaint is that the on/off switch is located on the back of the subwoofer which I have placed on the floor under my desk. That means every time I want to turn them off, I have to crawl under my desk to do it. I don't know why the switch couldn't have been incorporated into the control dial (which I love). Other than that, I'm very happy with these speakers and I'm very glad that I bought them.
I work from a home office and have used this Panasonic product for 8 hours daily on calls all over the world for years with excellent results. Unfortunately, it finally developed some intermittent issues (a wire break?) and needed replacement. Not finding the Panasonic model in my local stores, I went with a highly recommended Plantronics headset that from day one failed to deliver equivalent volume levels (perhaps because the Plantronics had a shorter fixed boom that didn't reach to the corner of my mouth). With clients constantly asking me to repeat or to adjust my microphone, something had to give. I went online and happily found this same Panasonic model available through Amazon. I purchased two just to have a spare on hand and have been delighted that the new Panasonic headset performs as well as the old one. This is an excellent product at a fantastic price (cheaper than the Plantronics). I recommend this headset without reservation; treat yourself!
This install kit works great - good fit, well made, and the wiring harness connector made installing an aftermarket stereo in place of the factory stereo go quickly and easily
Hey this worked out great.. good quality product connectors and didn't have to leave the house to finish setting up our recording accessories.
Needed for a conversion that I have yet to install. Is of quality construction and priced much lower than the local stereo/automotive store.
The battery works fine and appears to be an equivalent product to the Casio original. The plastic wrapping is a little sloppy which makes the battery look a little unprofessional and give slight trouble inserting into the camera. Those issues are worth dealing with in light of the cost savings in my opinion.
I purchased this for my son, after buying one on constructive playthings for xmas that turned out to be junk. The first cars camera didnt even work so I took it back and exchanged for another... it wasnt even compatable with my Vista computer so I couldnt even download the software, you couldnt even tell when you were taking pictures, total waste and now I find myself looking for another one . . . ugh
DYMO 16956 D1 Permanent Polyester Label Tape, Black on White, 3/4&#34; x 18' is good for all purpose indoor and outdoor labeling job with awesome stability.
I like the product. It does it job and blocks out noise when you have music on. The only flaw is that there's a little bulky piece attached to the strings that you would have to turn to on to cancel out more noise and is battery operated. Otherwise, this is pretty in-expensive and works well for the office.
These speakers were a good upgrade from the ones I had before. I can turn them up so they can be heard without any distortion.
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
The original iteration (the vertical version) of this 12-in-1 card reader crapped out on me within 90 days, wouldn't read or present any card, in any slot, of any size.Amazon's 30-day return policy didn't help me a bit, even though the item had a two-year manufacturer's warranty. There's no place on this site I can discuss this issue with an Amazon rep, at least that I could find.I had to buy another card reader with overnight delivery to get projects accomplished.I've spent a lot of money with Amazon over the years and their intractibility with this issue is distressing. Amazon is convenient, and often best-priced...but I'll be shopping more carefully in the future.
Point 1) Unless you have tiny ears, these headphones will chafe you.Point 2) Wearing them for long periods of time is not comfortable. The head support could be better.Point 3) If you demand quality in your listening experience, these may not do. Adequate at best.Point 4) The noise reduction feature does not seem very effective. I work in an office that has an HVAC unit neighboring the outside wall and the noise is (unfortunately) still quite audible.Point 5) Broke after about 60 days of light usage at the plastic piece that secures the headband wires. End of story
For the size, these headphones give great bass and treble response, and the included inline volume control lets you quickly turn the volume up or down.Koss has been making these headphones in some form or another for a long time. (Radio Shack used to sell them under the "Pro 25" and "Pro 35" brands, for $39.95!) They have been able to perfect these units over a long period of time, and they do not disappoint!
I bought this keyboard several years ago and it has worked well every since... I recently put it on a new home theater PC and it works great. The only downside as far as I see it is it's use of infrared versus radio, so line of sight can be an issue. This does have an advantage though as it doesn't interfere with wifi or cordless phones.Overall very good!
I received this only 2 days ago but it works extremely well, easy to set up (once I followed the disk simple instructions). My belkin was consistently disconnecting my new laptop for no apparent reason, this on the other hand is much faster with no disconnects unwanted as of yet. Also I fired off 3 comps. at approx. the same time they all connected. So far so good.
I had 2 problems with the wires that came with my speakers (Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System):1) They were not long enough to run along the edges of the room from my receiver to behind the couch (had to run straight across the floor instead and try to hide with area rug).2) They were black with a colored stripe and quite noticeable against the walls.I live in an apartment, so opening walls to run hidden cables is not an option. I was looking for a cable that was white and would be inconspicuous running up white walls to the speakers.So let's discuss the two features that this cable advertises about itself: color and flatness. I'm not going to address sound quality in this review for a specific reason: I used the original cables to run along the edges of the room, and spliced these in just for the run up the wall. I will say that the sound quality is no worse than when I was using just the provided cables running under the carpet.Color: Not really white. They are actually a very pale beige color. They are noticeable against my walls, but don't draw too much attention to themselves. I also only tacked them down at the base of the wall, so the shadows they are casting don't help with the concealment either. Again, since this is a rental, I hesitate to use glue to hold them tight against the wall. The packaging says that the casing is paintable, I have not tried this yet.Flatness: As other commenters have pointed out, these cables are *flat* NOT *thin*. They are about the same thickness as regular cables, but about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) wide. This width means that they do not twist and kink up the way normal cables do. The width does make them less noticeable in same cases, since the thickness is spread out over a larger area.Final notes: One side of the cable is marked with grey +++ symbols to denote the positive wire. If you are running it up the wall like I did, make sure you look at your speaker connectors and plan accordingly so that the unprinted side of the cable faces the room. On one of my speakers I wasn't paying enough attention and got it backwards. I had to twist the cable behind the speaker, the wide thickness of the cable does not make this easy. Also, since the wires are encase in rectangular sheaths, a standard wire stripper will not work. I had good results just slicing down the center of each sheath with an x-acto, prying the wire out, and then cutting off the unused sheathing.
Lois Bujold is a brilliant writer. I loved the characters, flaws and all I became wrapped up in their lives. While I was listening everything around me disappeared. The Authors descriptions say so much in so few words. The story just picked me up and took me along. There are such strong relationships between so many of the characters it seemed to add magic to the story.I would have to say this story is now up there my favourites of all my listening.
i brought this system and it worked great the sound quality was good the sub woofer had a lot of thump for such a small sub woofer but a about a month after usage the speaker started to short circuit then the sub woofer was started to lose its thump if you want something to last for a while i wouldnt suggest this product
I normally don't write reviews, but the previous review is so inaccurate, I felt I needed to give my opinion. First off, these headphones are 1,000 times better than the iPod stock headphones (the ones with the bigger speaker). The sound quality is what you would expect from Denon. The highs and mids are crisp. The bass is of course, exaggerated and heavy, but most people like that. I personally prefer a natural bass, but the bass on these phones works well.The cord is a bit shorter in length than other earphones, but works well for what I use the phones for. I use these at work, the gym, and mountain biking. I usually run the cord along my back from my rear pocket to my neck. The cord is plenty long for that, and I am a pretty tall guy. The cord is designed to go around your neck, with the length of the cord for the right phone much longer than the left. If you know how to use this feature it is great and will eliminate the need for a shirt-clip, although shirt-clips are nice. The cord is also tangle resistant, which is a definite plus. I wear these phones for 4 plus hours a day, and they are so comfortable I forget they are in my ears.The earbuds themselves seem to be made out of a metal, and are a bit heavier than the Sony fontopias. They are very comfortable, but may take a day or two to get use to if you have used Sony's in the past. I bought these to replace a pair of broken Sony EX-71's. I find the sound quality and make to be superior to the Sony's. The Denon's are a bit more expensive, but IMHO well worth the price. Also, the ear pieces fit very firmly, so you can skip the super glue.Update - These Phones also work with iPhone, no adaptor needed.
I bought two of these surge protectors because my dorm room only has a couple of free outlets and I needed way more.I chose this one over the others because it was the cheapest one with the highest reviews and it lives up to that rep. Plusthe Belkin lifetime warranty and $15,000 connected equipment warranty makes it more than worthwhile for the price.
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.
Fan stopped working a week after 30 d warranty expired. Dynadirect wouldn't talk to me & Honeywell people were not only insulting, they demanded I pay for return shipment plus $10 handling fee! Amazon rescued me from this mess & sent my money back.
This was exactly what I was looking for and it did just what it said it would! A very inexpensive piece of equipment that made our technical set-up easier to use. We decided to ditch our cable company and just keep Internet access for streaming movies and T.V. shows but we also surf the 'Net a lot; we used this cable to hook our pc tower up to both a monitor and our television at the same time so when we felt like sitting at the desk & typing up a long e-mail we didn't have to unplug the T.V. adapter to hook up the monitor each time!Works great, was reasonably priced, and showed up quickly. Very happy with this product!
I've had mine for ten years and it's never missed a beat. Apart from the relability, which is legendary, it seems to have been one of the last lasers that HP made before they realised that the real money lay in selling toner rather than printers. Accordingly, it's built to last and has some of the lowest running costs that you'll find. The toners are either for 2500 or 4000 pages, rather than the 1600 pages that's become so common. There are a host of aftermarket toner suppliers that will let you print for less than half a cent a page. And the quality is as good as anything under 600 bucks. Speed's good as well. On regular printing, I get the first page in about 8 secs and an average of 15 pages per minute. Under Win 7 64 bit, Windows will install a PCL5 driver, which isn't bad but limits you to 600 dpi. That's not really an issue but you can also install the Postscript driver, as well as the Universal PCL6 driver. The PCL6 driver offers you 600dpi and ECO modes for text and a 1200 dpi option for graphics. One more trick I've discovered. You can install a driver for the HP LJ4000. This'll give you up to 1200 dpi for text (pointless, really) but also much faster printing of hefty PDFs. PDFs are the bain of older printers and this driver makes a substantial difference. Using a three page, messy scan converted to PDF, the Universal PCL6 took 72 seconds to pump out the first page while the 4000 driver, also set to 600dpi, took just 42 seconds and the quality was just as good. The PCL5 driver took so long that I cancelled the print job! You can run all these drivers simultaneously by using the same (DOT4) port. Make sure that you reboot after each driver install before you try to print.
Got SDSL. Got the device. Read the manual. Installed TCP/IP on all my client machines, selecting the DHCP option. Downloaded the updated firmware, and installed it. Plugged everything in (we already had a hub, so the 1-port device was fine by us) programmed the device with information from NTelos (our ISP) and away the office went. We'd been using a Artisoft iShare and a dialup for two years--what a relief this product is to have instead. And the price is now lower than it was when I bought it. I haven't had the slightest problem since the install, at least that was related to this product. We have some older print servers that use NETBEUI and not TCP/IP, and they slow down the network. I'll need to replace those.
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.
Save your money for better quality speakers, there is a noticeable difference in sound quality between the Ipod headphones and these speakers.
I just moved & my fax & copier some how got burried in storage. I purchased the product at amazon.com For the price of less than 30.00 this product works great & unexpectdly there was a phone attached that actually worked. I was told that items faxed were very clear & readable. would buy again. My other fax is a brother & I have had it for 7 years & it still works great!
Not the easiest router to set up. I tried the manual set up on a Mac, no dice. I used a laptop with a wired connection got the router working after about 4 tries. Once I disconnected the laptop to go wirelessly, the laptop had a hard time connecting, but success was achieved without calling tech support.
My teenagers have almost filled with 8GB capacity.....they love them.
Pretty simple to use and set up. Make sure to use an Maxtor external USB 2.0 hard drive.You can use this device as a web server, even though it is not ment to be used that way.The device is a little on the slow side, but agian, the unit does what it is supposed to do. For those who complain about speed, please re-read this paragraph.This device is great for backing up and file shring across a net work.
I don't know what is the quality of the ordered item. The supplier mailed to me a cheap imitation of it !Following my complaint, he (and Amazon) decided to credit my Visa w/o returning the item
I have been a palm user and been using mono (B&W;) palm for past 3 yrs. Then I decided to go color and start looking at options (this was before palm released tungsten E), I looked at palm, sony, HP but couldn't find what I need at reasonable price. Then HP released IPAQ 1945, it has lots of features but price was a bit high.Then almost simultaneously palm released tungsten E and HP Ipaq 1935, they both were priced same (after ipaq MIR rebate), both has tons of features and prices just right. I spend 2-3 days reading their review and going to store and playing around with for hrs and finally decided to go for Palm.Here are the reason of choosing palm tungsten E over IPAQ 19351) Its much easier to use and even faster to learn2) It has better screen resolution3) Looks better, cool design4) Light weight5) Good battery life6) lastly doesn't run Pocket PC and crash like IPAQ.For the Price Vs features look no further and It's a Palm OS 5.
I have the CD-BTB200 linked to my AVH-P7800DVD in a Expedition with a sound system. All passengers in the car can be heard clearly (so watch you say). Most people who complain about this product doesn't know how to pair it their phone properly. I have a HTC 8525 and a Treo 650 with JetWare mobile software and all functions are available(Direct dial, voice dial, all phone book options). In regards to the phone book, you must send or beam your phone book entries to your unit.This is a must have, especially if you spend a lot of time in your vehicle
Mine was wired in between the wall jack and the Answering Machine/Base Station. The device receives calls and displays the caller id info but does not pass Caller ID information downstream to the Answer Machine/Base Station. So all the wireless handheld phones show is 'Incoming Call' and no Caller ID info even though all the info is on the Phone Ring Control device. I loved the interface, but I needed the caller id info to be passed on to the Answer Machine/Base Station for this to be useful.I also tried it on a different jack by itself (no phone). I wish it would hang-up rather than filter the R list numbers to stop the call from still ringing on the Answering Machine/Base Station and other phones when installed on a dedicated jack. I had an old Radio Shack one that got fried in a power surge so I have been looking for a new one. This will not work unless there are some undocumented features in the microcode.
The sony AA batteries (4 included) hold a charge well, as do the AAA batteries (not included; I bought energizer) that can also be charged (but only 2 AAAs at a time) in this unit. Many people say rechargeable batteries die much more quickly than alkaline, but I haven't found that to be the case... yet. I used two of the sony batteries in a flashlight that I accidentally left on for more than 24 hours -- and the flashlight was still blazing strong when I remembered to go get it.
I picked up a pair on a whim when my old sony ear wrap ones (had them for about 6 years) were dying out. I thought they looked neat and I wanted something obvious. I usually listen to some music when I'm out shopping, and random strangers walk up to me and start conversations not realizing I'm listening to tune - can't make that mistake with these on my head!Great sound quality, LOUD, and not to heavy. They're definitely heavier than, say, a set of ear buds, but pretty lightweight. Most importantly, for me, they don't have a deathgrip on my head. They clamp on pretty tightly, but not so tightly as to give a headache. Overall, thoroughly pleased with them and will definitely check them out for future purchases.
I got this book yesterday; finished it today. I couldn't put it down. It's a truly excellent fantasy story, complete in one book, and a welcome change from the tired epic fantasy format that so often turns out to be a variant on the Series that Does Not End. Unlike writers such as Martin or Jordan, Bujold constructs characters that feel like actual people instead of artificial bundles of traits stapled together for dramatic effect--for those Martin fans out there, for example, Iselle is what the character of Sansa should be and probably actually would be in real life, as opposed to the way Martin is portraying her: someone who has known from birth what her fate and marriage will be like and who has been trained to occupy the political role she will someday fill. Bujold's characters feel *four*-dimensional, they're so well rounded; Cazaril, the Provincara, Lady Ista, Teidez, Iselle and Betriz all feel like actual people. Michelle West is the only fantasy author I've seen come close to her skill in characterization. Bujold's world-building is excellent too; I could actually see the Provincara's household in my mind, and the way she slowly reveals Cazaril's history over the course of the book is extremely effective. Her cosmology is interesting and used to full effect to reinforce her narrative. I plan to get Paladin of Souls as soon as possible
The picture of this lamp looked great. However, when we received it , it was quite flimsy. It was hard to stabilize the base. Very disappointing.
I thought I had a deal when I bought Samsung's ML-1710 Laser Printer... The Printer worked great for about three months. Now it prints uneven. What I mean is that there are light uneven spots. I thought it was bad toner. I poped 90 bucks out and bought a new genuine Samsung toner. The same results. It's obviously not the toner, but the workman ship. Samsung, it's true that when a customer has a good experience, he would tell ten other people, and when they get a bad experience, he would also tell ten other people. When ever anyone asks me, which is quite a few, i would tell them to avoid Samsung.
Bought a new Canon Digital Camera, so this was a logical purchase as an accessory. It gives protection for my camera with the snap-tight case with belt loop and comes with an additional battery for the camera. GREAT price from Amazon and has already come in very handy.
Easy to use, perfect fit, great price! Recieved just a few days after order, very happy with this kit... Thanks!
I moved into a high rise condo from a rather large home. My Infinity tower speakers (4) were no longer usable because of size. I needed something that was versatile and appropriate for my current square footage and lifestyle. These speakers have allowed me to put my old system in storage and enjoy all the music that I have stored on my computer in which ever room(s) I choose. I added an additional speaker and found a configuration that allows the music to be heard through out the condo in such a manner that you would think you were listening to stereo. The set up was easy and I have no trouble with the concrete walls impeding the signal. The bright blue light on the speakers was a minor annoyance that I corrected by a small piece of masking tape and black magic marker.
I ordered this TV and the first one they sent the picture looked terrible. They picked it up, sent another, and about 2 weeks later the audio stopped working. That was in January. After 6 phone calls and much time on the phone with Amazon the TV is still sitting in my apartment. FOUR MONTHS LATER. The customer service has been terrible and they can't seem to make the appropriate arrangements to come get this thing. If that hasn't been bad enough, their customer service rep gave me an attitude over the fact that I am annoyed about it. I will never order from Amazon again. I'd rather pay more and know that what I'm getting is going to work. This was a complete waste of time and effort.
Please, do not buy this camera. The Digital Hero, was my most foolish purchase in many years. If there is sun or bright light or glare, forget about it, if it is a gray day, well the photos are not much better. Frequently pressing the shutter release causes nothing to happen, despite patiently waiting for the LONG delay between pressing the button and taking the picture, when it does work. And then there are those mystery photos, where the horizon looks like a waterfall! It is a fixed focus camera, so nothing ever seems quite in focus. Reds bleed, bright objects bleed, I have seen better photos come from a cell phone. The toyish gimmicky wrist mount is cumbersome and awkward. I am comfortable and accomplished with a camera, have won several awards for underwater photography, but this camera is USELESS! I naively thought this would be a good way of taking snapshots in a kayak, I was wrong. A housing for my old Canon A10, would have been better. The cheapo drugstore 35mm for $19.99, I used to take kayaking, did better. An Olympus 720 is not much more money, but FAR BETTER. Don't think I am being too critical, this thing really is garbage. I bought 80 or so photos in to work, seeking the opinions of people perhaps less discriminating, all agree the Hero is a ZERO!
I have bought two of these amps for myself and several for friends when I help them install their entertainment systems. A great product.
I read about the LensPen in a photography magazine and decided to give it a try. Trying to keep DSLR filters and camera lenses clean is a chore, especially when cleaning liquids keep leaving some smearing, no matter how careful you try to be. The Lenspen has two types of cleaners in one small package -- a very good dust brush and an excellent cleaning wiper for smudges or dried moisture spots. I learned the hard way that dust can build up over time, especially on the small lenses of point and shoot digital cameras. This makes the pictures you take blury and darker than they should be. Don't be disappointed, if you want to keep those pictures as crisp as when your camera was new, you need to keep a lenspen in your camera bag and use it before every shoot. Two great tools in one tiny package make this job as simple as can be!
This transmitter worked brilliantly at first. Definitely one of the best FM transmitters I've ever used. But after just a few months of use, it got all crackly and would only work if I jiggled the cable. Eventually, the crackling got completely overpowering and I would consider it unusable. :-(
I like this product very much. The set up was pretty easy. I still have to figure out some timing issues with the input. It is set to change the input right after turning on the tv. However, i believe most tv's now take a while to turn on. I can add a command to change it after a few seconds, but then it doesn't work when the tv is already on. For example, if i want to change the input from hdmi to channel 3, it would change but then it would add the extra change making it channel 33. But I think I can fix it with some tweaking. And most people probably don't use the coaxial input, but I had an old vcr that I still wanted to use to convert my tapes. Quality is great, backlight is great.
It is almost sheer genius honestly. Take the biggest selling MP3 player, the i-pod and identify and correct the biggest complaint (the battery shelf life and the fact that it is irreplaceable) Produce a smart little machine at a better price with quality sound. Then screw the software so incredibly to make the machine un-useable - at least if you value your sanity!I came to Creative after dealing with Apple's contemptuous customer service, how they get away with treating their customers like excrement is beyond me. So I tried this machine (not from Amazon I hasten to add).The problem with this stems from the fact that the machine will not allow you to store 2 tracks with the same name. So if you have a live CD of an artist you like and already have studio versions of some of the songs when you try to transfer them it gives you the choice to over-ride the first version or cancel importing the second version. Now, even if you have the same track recorded BY DIFFERENT ARTISTS it will NOT allow you to import without first altering the name of the track!!! Then you have to go through the painstaking and time consuming task of deleting all the tracks from that particular CD from the machine and from the computer. Then re-import them to the computer after amending the title of the offending tracks - only then you can put them into your machine. The result, it has just taken over 3 hours to get 3 CD's uploaded into the machine because just 2 titles (from 75) were already on the machine by different artists.There is a benefit to this, as while you waste your time with this process, you can quickly come onto [...] and give it one star warning customers of this joke software.It seems abundantly clear that Creative have no desire to increase their share of the MP3 market, so grant them their wish and shop for an alternative.
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
I bought this product to replace my second iTrip, after both of them started breaking within months of purchase. This product has been working very well for me thus far and I like that I can charge while using it as well. Great for long commutes and audiobooks!
I highly recommend that oyu buy this mp3 player. It is the best one aout on the market. It hold more than you could possibly eer put on there. You get alot of bang for your buck.
I bought this phone (Feb. 05) after a lot of research, and was mostly pleased with it initially. The cordless has poor range and poor sound quality if I go more than two rooms away, but that's all I need it for. After a little more than a year the LCD started loosing lines and now I have to guess what the callerID # is. It also (whenever it feels like it) has a very loud buzzing sound in the handset that the person on the other end can also hear. Tried replacing the curly cord but that didn't help. The speaker phone does not buzz, nor does a different phone on the same line.Bottom line, it's a decent phone with nice features, but I can't afford to buy new phones every year. Another pet peeve: AT&T; only licenses their sticker on the outside of the phone - it's not made by them. Used to be AT&T; stood for high quality phones - now they stand for a nice looking sticker that can be had for a price. Too bad for them they've ruined their reputation.
I previously owned a flash disk that I kept on my key chain until the loop on the flash disk broke. Then the cap that protects the connector broke as well. The Cruzer flash disk solves both those problems: it comes with a strap that can hang around your neck (information is often too important to lose) and it also comes with extra caps. Nice design also. Comes with a secure locking software mechanism that I didn't follow. But great price for 256mB, nonetheless.
Looks exactly like original, and works perfectly. It even has the original feel while I type. I recommend this keyboard for a A105-S4334.
Amazon, pay atention, may be the store had receive a bad parcel of G5, 'cause two customers had writen a review about bad battery.
The batteries were easy to replace and now I have phones that stay charged without being on the charger all the time.
I just bought this TV 5 weeks ago. I heard a noise and now TV won't power on (though I have a monster power surge protector). Called Philps as any one else would do. According to them, it can take upto 20 days for them to get one part, so I should wait before calling them again. I tried after a week, same response. I have been given a ref number.. thats it. In which world do we live in? 20 days for a service rep to come with a part? And they don't even know if the part ordered was a right part.. what if is doesn't work?I highly recommend that you think twice before buying a Philips TV. I did a mistake and would warn you.
I got a Mojo a short while ago. Initally I was very impressed with it's specs. How ever, I have had nothing but problems with it. I returned the first one because it wouldn't play half of the mp3's that I tried... it would just freeze. The second one I got seems better, but I still have alot of problems with it. I have numerous audio cd's that it either refused to play, or plays with lots of clicks, pops, and stuttering. In addition, I have been creating mp3's from my cd collection to archive, and I still have alot of mp3's that stutter and stall, or won't play at all. I have tried 2 ripping/encoding programs and 2 codecs with similar results both times. I also tried 2 brands of cdr and a cdrw.I for one, am very dissapointed over all and I will be returning it and trying another brand (Rio??)
The sound quality is not nearly as good as my old Sony walkman. If you haven't tried this out in a store, don't buy it. If you are used to superior sound quality this isn't the walkman for you.
The Samsung replaced a five year old 55" rear projection Mitsubishi, and the picture quality is stunning! HD-DVD and even standard DVDs look better than I have ever experienced! I almost want to sit and watch movies all day, but don't have the time for it.Although I have a receiver that handles all of my HDMI and component switching, this TV also has a multitude of inputs which I used to help me get going.With the unit being reasonably shallow and light, it does not fill up my entire livingroom. I was able to rearrange my furniture so much of the stuff is now behind the TV.The experience with Amazon and the delivery people (EGL) has also been a good one. When you consider the hundreds of dollars in savings over retail and the painless delivery, it was an easy choice for me.
I bought the Clie last september and have been very happy with its performance thus far. The available memory and battery life are more than sufficient for the new PDA user and the design is very sharp in my opinion. The memory stick technology is an ingenious way to expand/transfer memory between the clie, pc and other digital toys. However, Sony has done a poor job of matching the peripherals/accessories that are offered by Palm. You get no where near the variety with Sony that you do with a Palm or Visor product. I actually had to buy a case that was designed for the Palm VII b/c I could not find one made specifically for the Clie that encased the whole unit. An all-around excellent product that has been undermined by poor marketing.
Great product, but wrong picture!!I purchased this item and if you have ever bought this from Amazon, do NOT even look at the picture (ever). Go by the part number and look it up off of Amazon to make sure what you're getting is what you want. The company that I bought it from (Quantum Wireless) made it right and were very helpful in doing so, but, it cost me a week...The product: Axis camera serverVery versatile and customizable. Fairly easy to set up and use out of the box. Axis tech support is friendly and they speak plain English. I have been using axis camera for about 8 years and in the electronic security industry, you get what you pay for... It IS worth the price.Ciao,M
My computer doesn't recognize the remote. Ever. Complete waste of money. I paid a lot of money at the time, not it's significantly less expensive. Junk is junk.
I bought this unit in Dec. 08. I like the sound quality and easy of use greatly. The built seems to be very solid and I have no issues with the unit at all.Good: price - I paid $47 for it. I felt that it was a great bargainsound quality - clear in all the range, volume can be all way up without losing fidelityEase of use - simple and responsive buttons for changing volumeLook - clean and functional not bulky or square/old lookingLike to have: Control - Will be nice to have light on the button, can not see it in darkColor - Hope to have more color selection, black/silver is ok but not exciting at allOverall, it is great quality and good buy.
It's difficult to rate a product that performs such a simple function, but I'll give this surge protector five stars. I'll come back and change the rating to a one star if the thing breaks, or one of my home electronics devices becomes damaged due to a surge. If you read this review six months from now, and I haven't changed it, then you can assume that I still love this surge protector. I actually bought two of the devices. With one device, I am less interested in surge protection than I am cutting off power with one off switch-flip to some of my electricity &#34;vampires.&#34; With the other, I am protecting against surges to my new Linux laptop.
I just wanted a filter that protects the lenses and doesn't add any distortion. This filter does that at a reasonable price.
For $100 bucks, this is the best deal going. This is the second one of these players I have bought.- BluRay picture and sound are fantastic.- Netflix works great.- USB port for videos works flawlessly.I have put .avi and .mp4 files through it and am very pleased with the user interface and picture/sound quality.
I know you photo junkies out there automatically switch to your default frown mode when someone suggests a flatbed scanner for slides and negatives. Well, I'm not going to suggest by any stretch of the imagination that the 2450 is the best scanner on the market. There are obviously much better units to be had, but are they cost effective for most users?The 2450 in my mind, can perform quite well for any serious amateur and probably some pros without breaking the bank. The sky is the limit as to what can be spent on hardware, so a serious evaluation of ones needs is crucial before any purchase.Speaking for myself, this scanner performs quite well. I've had no problems with its operation. Once the software was installed it performed beautifully right out of the box. The Epson Twain software is very user friendly and using it in the manual mode versus the auto mode allows the user greater flexibility. I read a host of positive reviews on the SilverFast SE software that is also included with this unit, and most of the die-hard photo junkies out there were adamant in using this software over anything else. The fact that SilverFast and Adobe Photoshop Elements was included with this unit tied the knot in my decision to purchase the 2450. My condolences to those who influenced me with their reviews.With a moderate learning curve, Adobe Elements is great, and I use the Epson Twain to scan everything. The SilverFast software is not user friendly in my book, obviously takes much more time to get aquainted with, while the Epson Twain has you up and running in minutes. It performs admirably.If I have a gripe about the performance of this unit it would be that it has a habit of scanning negs and slides to the dark side. Although this can be corrected quite easily, it still annoys me. However, I still gave it 5 stars because I enjoy using it overall. Scans are sharp and colors very good. It's speed is more than adequate with the exception of the highest resolutions, and I can't say a whole lot against this unit for the money. Will I upgrade in the future? Probably! But for now, the 2450 suits my needs just fine. For a flat-bed, it's top-shelf!
Researched, purchased and fully satisfied with performance/price. Light element can be rotated upwards at few angles including straight up for the "bounce" effect and much more naturally lit photographs, especially indoors.
I bought a total of three Panasonic RPHT21, Lt Wgt with XBS PortHeadphones. As much as the first set has been excellent, our cat chewedup the connecting cord, ...so now we have two more (one in reserve, if the cat decides to munch on it again.)For the money value - this model Headset is the best.Thanks Amazon for an excellent service, also.
The case itself was great. The service was quick - I ordered the wrong size for my ipod, but would definitely order another in the right size.
I have been using the Zenith Silver Sensor for 4 years. I live 30 miles from the tv towers and it picks up all the stations. I also have the Radio Shack Double Bow Tie HDTV antenna and the Silver Sensor is better at holding a signal and deflecting unwanted ones.
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!!!
Good quality. Nice dark lightscribe burn. Great deal only $14.00 per spindle at Amazon. Would recommend to others. No burn errors either.
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!
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 believe that Linksys fault in the development of this product and must retire it of the market. No all printer models (not multifuntional) are supported and they don't publish a list of compatible printers.I contacted the Customer Support and they told me that they can't published the list because it's for internal use only.The concept of the product is excellent but this one doesn't work properly.Be aware before buy it... check with them if you printer is supported.
There is nothing like a salad shooter in the kitchen! I have literally worn out two salad shooters before. One I had for years and years and used it 3 or 4 times a week. It is the best for slaw or grading cheese. When I purchased this last one I got one for my son who had moved out to his own home and was always borrowing mine! I can't imagine not having a salad shooter and I hope they never stop making them .
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!
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). I also wouldn't worry about the periodic stories regarding "violations of privacy" - TiVo does aggregate viewing habits for research and advertising purposes, but does so anonymously. I have always found TiVo to be very considerate and protective of its loyal customers and much of its research along these lines is done to enhance the TiVo experience. 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: I've 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 (like this Series2 you are shopping for) 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 bought a version of this for my 15 year old son about a year ago. We bought the Dell Pocket DJ and there has been problem after problem with it. When the first one arriaved, the volume could not ajust. It stayed on one value, which only dogs could hear. The second one we got worked for a while and we thought it was ok, but then later, the play button did not work. We sent that in to get a new one, only to find out they discontinued it, and any one we got for fixing would be refurbished. Ok, fine. The third one could not hold it's charge. The battery did not last as long as it should. My son would turn it off at night, and in the morning the battery would be dead. The fourth one we got was ok for a while. Then, one day the songs just stopped tranfering from the computer to the mp3 player. We went to tech support. It said to enter the serial code. It said it was located under the barcode. Only one problem, the barcode and everything on that sticker had been wiped after repeated use. We could not get tech support for it. I decided to call customer serivce and ask how to get tech support without a serial number. All tha lady did was give us the number for tech support. No help at all. Later on the tranfering worked, but for a month it did not. My adivce :don't buy any Dell DJ
Although this is not a cordless headset, it is comfortable to wear and works great with my panasonic phone (land line, not cell).
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
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.
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
Ordered two of the 50 spindles.Used Memorex CD-R before and have been very pleased with quality. I have created some coasters but believe me they were strictly a user error (mine). I shopped around in stores and online and Amazon beat the others by several $$ for Memorex CD-R 50 Spindle. THANKS AMAZON.
I was skeptical when I purchased this printer but it "ROCKS" that is for sure!The unit is big and heavy but everybit worth it in my opinion...Also the free photo software that comes with the unit is easy to use and has quite a few features for editing your pictures....Note: The printer needs a high speed USB cable(NOT INCLUDED) or a wireless bluetooth unit BU-20(ALSO NOT INCLUDED) adaptor to work with your PC!
The headset is rather clear (noise free) and the ear piece fits rather comfortably. However, it is somewhat big for those who have a small head like mine because I use the smallest size and it is still slightly larger than I prefer.
I must say I didn't like the sound when it arrived in my hands, until I recabling it. HD650 doesn't come with best sound without doing any thing, however, it sounds fantastic when you pair it with a good amplifier and cables. It can sing, with warmth sound as you heard with a tube amplifier. But if mismatching an amplifier, it would sound awful; the difference is so significant.
It's been a while since I bought my StreetPilot and would still recommend it. Only problem I did have with it was in San Fran when it took a long time to start - I guess because of all the concrete buildings? Other than that love it!
I thouht it was a single sided DVD-R and it turned out to be a DVD-RAM. There's a difference between the two, so be careful and always check the product photo before you add it to your cart.I don't know whose mistake this is.
Banana Plugs arrived fast. Easy installation. They do what they need to do, which is plug into my receiver without messy wire connection. will buy again. does the same thing 20$ monster plugs do
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.
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 do a lot of scanning. I purchased this scanner for business. I own an old HP scanner with feeder, a year-old Microtek flat-bed scanner with no feed, and some negative scanners---all of which I am very happy with. This is the first scanner I've ever bought that I don't like. The quality of the scans is poor. More annoying, the feeder is horrible. It doesn't pull the sheets in straight, it misses sheets, it feeds in some sheets without scanning them, or it just doesn't work at all. It also sounds like it is ripping paper. (No, it is not broken. I've checked.) In the several months that I have owned the thing, it hasn't yet done an automatic feed job correctly. I'm disappointed in Microtek on this model. The old HP does the job much better, with better quality and accuracy.
This router was awesome for the first two hours of operation. After that it dropped internet connection every 2-4 hours until I returned it to the seller. Do more research and find another router!
Figure, you spent the money on a good camera, lenses, tripod, CF cards, etc. - might as well just pick this up - whats an extra $50!? It is very well made.This is not only nice to have, but is practically mandatory if you are doing long exposures on a tripod (using the self-timer is a real hassle and slows you down). One of the easiest things you can do to improve your picture quality is get rid of all vibration (using the camera on a tripod with a remote shutter cable, and use 'Mirror Lock Up' if you have it). This will make your pictures sharper and clearer.
A little large, but great sound and functionality for the price! Fits all types of iPods with little or no issue.
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.
Yep everything is very cool...clarity...etc..but they should do something about clipping in the head of laptop..it is just dancing while I keep it on laptop.
I have been coveting this sleek keyboard set ever since the first diNovo came out a couple of years ago. I have also been a user of the USB version of the MX1000 mouse since they came out last year, and I have nothing but praise for that product. The convergence of these product lines seemed like a match made in heaven.But it isn't. For the most part, the problem is Bluetooth. As implemented here, it's a fussy, unreliable, complicated fiasco. Devices (usually the keyboards) randomly stop talking to each other and won't reconnect without a reboot. Once the system was so broken that Logitech's technical support could only suggest that I completely remove the Bluetooth protocol stack and all the additional software and start again from scratch. This did solve the problem, but it was a two-hour ordeal of reconfiguration. I'm sure glad I kept my old mouse and keyboard around!I have also been using a (Logitech) cell phone style Bluetooth headset in conjunction with this adapter. It works, but just barely. Same problems as the diNovo devices: inconsistent behavior, frequent disconnects for no apparent reason, frequent power cycling and reboots required to set things right.I notice also with the headset that the Bluetooth range is quite limited. On good days I can go to the adjacent room, but I'm certainly not getting 30 feet of range. And this is true even for listening, which I would imagine is more dependent on the USB adapter than the headset.Mouse problems are what make this set truly unusable for me. The response is usually OK, but it occasionally becomes noticeably sluggish. Even worse, there seems to be some sort of predictive motion estimation built into the driver software that attempts to cover for gaps in the Bluetooth datastream. But it doesn't work very well -- for the most part, it just feels like the mouse is moving through molasses. Sometimes, the mouse pointer wanders around on its own for up to five seconds without the mouse being touched. (I've been very happy with the responsiveness of the USB version of this mouse.)The beautiful keyboard is, sadly, undistinguished in actual use. It's sturdy and feels high-quality, but I find that I prefer the feel of my old el cheapo wired IBM keyboard. This may just be personal preference, but this svelte flat keyboard feels, well, too flat. There are legs on the back of the keyboard you can extend, and that helps, but unfortunately the MediaPad lacks them.Lastly, the MediaPad. Reviewers loved it; not me. In fact, after trying it out for a while I'm totally unclear on the concept. Why would I want my numeric keypad moved off to the side where it's harder to get to and every bump makes it slip and slide around on its own? Why would I want extra copies of the media buttons on the main keyboard that can't be configured on their own? The time and date display is useful, but the driver software prefers to show you what's playing in your media player, and there doesn't seem to be any way to turn this off or switch back to the default display.
This product seems to be designed for MONO connections, contrary to its specifications. Only the left channel functions when this coupler is used. I strongly recommend avoiding this connector if you're expecting it to support stereo audio. You'll be disappointed!
We absolutely love our Coby Tablet-Style DVD Player. It fits snugly to the back of the seat so our little boy can watch his favorite videos during road trips. Great purchase!
You receive the expected wonderful quality from this Epson product, but the price is standard for the name. I would recommend that you look into a Epson printer that offers a generic cartridge to replace the orginal. In the long run it will be more economical to use. The chip in this cartridge makes it impossible to duplicate in a generic line. Generic brands are sometimes more than half price of the orginal Epson brand cartridges.
Pros:- Inexpensive (I paid $155.99/free shipping here at Amazon which is amazing considering all the functions I get from this solid machine)- Good computer printing... it does what a b/w laser printer is supposed to: great on text and ok on graphics. It does a comparable job as my previous HP LJ1100 laser printer. Internal paper tray which holds 250 pages is an improvement over my HP.- Appropriate scanning result. Good for document archiving purpose. I tried to scan an old color photo and print it in another color inkjet printer. The result is beyond my expectation.- Copier does what it is supposed to. Pretty easy to operate and configure different settings.Cons:- FAX function in general is a dispointment. First, if I connect the printer with my phone (i.e.,in-line or serial), the printer "wakes up" from idle mode whenever I pick up the phone. I have to use a splitter to avoid this nuisance. As a result, I pretty much need to set it to Manual mode for FAX. Also, as other people mentioned, there is no auto feeder for FAX. Fortunately I only use FAX occasionally.- A little too loud for my taste. I have seen many other models that are much quieter than this.Bottom line:If you are like myself who does not use FAX that frequently, you will love this unbelivable bargain. It does everything I used to get done at Kinko's at $156!
does not have the best resolution, but what do you expect for such little money.amazing that it can capture audio in the water as well.the camera does what they say it will.I do recommend using in full light situations, as it does require a nice sunny day for the best results.Jamie
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.
We just needed a portable DVD player to distract our kids on a vacation with a number of long drives. It worked out very well. We had never bought this brand before, but it's fine so far - user friendly for my 8 and 5 year olds.
This is a great addition to my photo capabilities. I finally get to be in a few pictures! It's easy to set up and is so lightweight it's unbelievable. It fits in my purse and makes for a fun picture taking session!
I originally bought two of these to hold part of my DVD collection. I soon bought two more. They are very durable and sturdy....I have a 5 and a 3 year old who rifle through them and they have held up excellent. They are nice because they have a space for the DVD jacket cover and two disc dvd sets. When I had only one disc DVD's I would stick a simular DVD with it and fold its jacket in half so both were veiwable in the jacket sleeve.The downfall is you cannot add pages....however one album holds the equivalent of 20 two disc sets (Or 40 single disc - with room for only 10 Jacket covers unless you fold them in half :O) ) so you save tons of room and it looks neat and clean too! Great buy for the price. It really classes up your DVD collection!
8GB of space and excellent speed make this the card I'll never have to replace. I'm really impressed with how fast it is.
As other reviewers have stated, the hardware itself is great. The computer is visually stunning. And the OS is rock-solid and user-friendly.Some people have complained about the size for traveling. It's about as small as a 17" computer could be -- but if you are sitting in coach and the person in front of you reclines their seat, it's hard to use. (Get the 12" if you think this might be a problem for you.)Finally, a word on Apple service. I had some problems with this computer and needed to send it back to Apple several times -- which is a bad thing. On the other hand, I finally reached Roberto, a Powerbook specialist in AppleCare, who was understanding and expedited my repair -- which is a good thing. 4-stars -- would have been 5-stars except for the hardware problems.
I'm extremely disgusted with this product - not because it's bad but because of the horrendous service from D-link. I bought the DNS-323 yesterday because I desperately need to backup some data and my drives are full. So. . . I installed the software - it was a bit of a pain because it didn't install fully the first time. The second time worked like a charm. HOWEVER, in order to get it to work, I had to call tech support (which appears to be in India - ugh) and they were just about useless. Not only that but I've been trying to download both the firmware and software updates but can't because D-link's FTP servers have been down! That's right, DOWN! Tech support keeps telling me, "try again in an hour" (sorry, but I'm tired of doing that), I e-mailed tech support too about the problem. Their response was that their support site is up (I didn't ask if their support site was up, I told them that their FTP server was DOWN and that I needed the updates). Tech support also lied to me last night and told me that they would e-mail the updates to me within the hour (that was almost 24 hours ago).It's rather disgusting, to say the least, that you buy a product that is supposed to allow you to back up your data and also includes an FTP server and yet the manufacturer can't keep their own FTP server going. Oh, one last thing. The last tech support person told me that D-links FTP server has been down for the past THREE days!
exactly what \i was looking for although i haven't used it much yet Good value for the price. Came with an adapter and a cassette
I purchased this for a cross country road trip. Here are the cons and pros:Cons:1) Doesn't work too well in cities. I lived in chicago, and when I used it there, many times the satellites couldn't locate me. I'm guessing it's because of the tall buildings in the loop. So I wouldn't recommend it for people in manhattan, either.2) Now I live in Orange County, California. About 50% of the time, it's giving me wrong verbal directions, telling me to turn right/left... I don't even. So I'm getting off on the wrong exits when I should have stayed on the freeway.3) A lot of times I get the feeling it's giving me longer routes, just so I use the highways, rather than small roads. But the fact that I dont' trust it anymore on California highways, I'm constantly telling it to reroute.Pros:1) Worked well in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Denver, Colorado.Overall, I'm disappointed by how many times it's given me wrong turns, but then again, Cali highways are complex. Anyhow, I'd recommend try something else if you live in Cali.
TV went out after six mos. Needed new lamp and ballast. Both parts are backordered and i've been out of TV for 2mos now. Not very happy...i've invested over 3,000 bucks for this and would expect it to last longer than six mos.On top of that i have to wait over two mos to get it repaired.Bought from Best Buys and not very happy w/ cust service. They are making me wait 45 days before sending a replacement and wont even give me a loner. They suckered me into buying the extended warranty and for what!!
I bought these as they were recommended by the model dvd I have. No problems- good quality recording. I only use them to record and re-record tv programs. Also, they are compatitable with my other Sony DVD player. Hard to find, so get 'em while you can.
The plastic tips for the ear buds come off ridiculously easy - I haven't lost one yet but I've come close so many times I know its just a matter of time. The noise cancellation is OK at best but it adds a static sound that is almost as irritating as the engine noises your trying to cancel out.
I like this charger for my iPhone and it works great... As long as I'm only charging one thing at once. It doesn't seem to have enough juice to charge two things at once, especially if they require a lot of power.
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.
This is an item I really like having. I own five computers and work on them myself whenever there's a problem or they need upgrading. This little kit keeps all the necessary tools in one place. The case is just big enough to also store my anti-static wrist band. Everything I need to work on my computers is in there. When I' don't need it the case is compact and easy to store. The price is reasonable too. I recommend it to anyone who works on computers.
Product did not work for my application. Bought a new Dell PC & didn't like the new keyboard. Bought this adapter so I could use my old keyboard....no go. Could not get it to work.
Ok so this printer has gotten me through at least five years of School Projects, Family Photos, Invitations, Cards, Senior Project, Resumes, and more. It is a low cost printer that gets the job done. I'm sad because it has died on me today. At first I was angry and wanted to know why my loyal printer decided to go belly up. I realized however how many things I have printed and that it has taken quite a few tumbles in its time. I would repurchase this printer over and over for the amount of use I have gotten out of it.The Image quality is low grade and not too flashy. However all of the documents were clean and neat; the pages always looking amazing. The ink is low cost not hurting your budget and it comes with an easy install CD as well as cords. Overall an excellent printer. I would definitely recommend if its for a son or daughter looking for a compact printer or a little space saver at college that is highly functional. However slightly noisy .
So, I had the Creative Zen Xtra for a few years. When the headphone jack flaked I bought this IPOD. Here's what I think in relation to using the Creative/Napster combo.Pros:Itunes has a wider selection. Quite a few artists don't exist on Napster and Itunes seems to get more new releases earlier.There's a wider availability of accessories. From speaker/stereo docks to car stereos and carrying cases.Cons:Yah, more accessories, but Apple nickel and dimes you for every one of them. The IPOD comes with the bare minimum and an extra USB cord is $19.99.The IPOD itself is more expensive.Napster allows you to buy a song/CD on time and then download to multiple computers. IPOD doesn't. This is a major bitch if I want to buy something while I'm at work or transfer something to my work computer.IPOD won't allow you to download something you've already bought a second time without paying (even from the same computer). You erase it and you're screwed.Conversion from Napster to IPOD was an absolute bitch. I had to burn everything to CD and then rip back into Itunes. This took several hundred hours. This alone would have been enough for me to stick with a non-IPOD.As far as I've been able to determine, you have to keep the original on your computer. I ripped all my CDs, converted to AAC and deleted the MP3s to save space on my hard drive. Guess what? Itunes wouldn't play or transfer them to my IPOD. When I updated my IPOD, it wiped them all off and I had to spend another 100 hours ripping again. NEVER, NEVER convert to AAC.Last, even using 2.0 USB, IPOD takes forever to update, which it starts doing as soon as you plug it into the USB. Much of that time it hogs my CPU so badly I can't do anything else, turning my PC into a paper weight for long periods.Summary:IPOD needs some speed upgrades and needs to stop the fascist goose-stepping. Let me download my library to my work computer. Let me re-download a song for which I've already paid good money.Until then, I'll recommend Napster/non-IPOD over the IPOD/Itunes Gestapo. Which I do fanatically to all of my friends--who like me are big spenders on music.
When I read about it, it described it as a converter for US power cords to British outlets. It is purely for American outlets.
Mala no, malisima. Camara muy pobre que lo que hace es hacerte perder tu dinero y frustrar a tu hijo al no lograr sacar una buena foto
This camera does everything it says it will. I love it. I have used it to film kayak trips, and playing in the pool, it is great. Also, I had a small issue with the case, and I contacted GoPro, they had FANTASTIC customer service! They resolved my issue immediately and got me a new case sent out.buy this camera, you can't lose for the $$.
I liked the clear sound quality due to USB digital connection. I had not experienced this quality with regular analog connections. The only thing is that the ear covers are little small (suitable for kids upto 12 years!) and tight for adult ears.
In this novel, the author presents a world reminiscent of late medieval Spain and in which the gods work through saints. Artfully crafted, the author introduces complex characters of astonishing depth and motivation. By combining alternate history, generic fantasy, and speculative religion, Bujold forces the audience to wonder about the nature of fate and free-will. No other novel has forced me to consider the implications of a pebble at my feet or a world in which the gods may only act through an individual who gives up all free will.
All I can say is wow. This is a truly amazing product. As you know, this is essentially like the other iPods. It has the same layout, a click wheel, etc. However, this iPod is much thinner and has a larger screen than the others. It can also play video, which is a plus. At this time, there is a limited amount of video avalible for purchase on iTunes, for $1.99. You can also put your own home movies on here, but you cannot put DVDs onto the iPod legally.The only really negative aspect about this is that it scratches very easily. Because of that, I highly reccomend purchasing a case to go along with it. If you do get alot of scratches, you can purchase a polishing kit from www.applesaucepolish.com. It will remove most scratches.
ok, this one arrived damaged...the ear piece was hanging by the wire. but when i looked at the hassle it would be to return it, i plugged it and tried it...it works perfectly. i simply super glued it! i ordered this because i have owned a couple of them before...they take a beating and the sound quality both ways is great. i don't have to repeat myself because people can't understand me and i don't have to yell for people who are hard of hearing...and it doesn't distort what people say to me. i work on the phone alot...giving ID#, spelling unusual names, getting reference and authorization numbers...and i need to have my hands free and be able to clearly hear while they clearly hear me...and this headset does it. so it's worth super gluing it...i will order another one as a back up...i usually have a back up anyway.
I have a DSLR that needed cleaning badly. I searched for some thing that I could use on the lens and filters. Although I did not get this here I have used it several time and it takes the fear out of scratching the lens and ruining the special coating on the lens. I would recommend this product to any one that has an expensive camera and is intimidated to clean the lenses. I looking every where to find this and I drove more that 40 miles away to get it. It was well worth the trip to get it. The cleaning tip is the best for removing the spots and the brush is excellent for removing the dust and dirt partials. GREAT PRODUCT.......Every one that has a camera should get one of these.
Cables that do what they are supposed to do: transfer data. and they do it fast, I have consistently hit 70-100 MB/s on LAN transfers
I have to say that I am quite impressed with the print quality of this printer. After my Lexmark PM100 took a dive, I was left with the problem of finding another. The lexmark was ok, but I wanted something with better print quality and speed. The photosmart 7760 deffinately meets those requirements and more. I printed a picture on just plain paper with the HP that blew away the quality of the Lexmark on photo paper. I was also happy with the price. I only paid $159.00 at BJ's. Everyone else was $179 to $250.
These were my first purchase of noise-canceling headphones and I've had them about 6 weeks. The manufacturer claims 75% noise reduction; I find it closer to 50%, but even that makes a huge difference when riding on a bus or working out on a treadmill. I recently had surgery and took these to the hospital. They worked wonders blocking out the moaning and cart rattling and other ambient noise that goes on day and night. Most of the time I have the NC off, but there have been a few times I've left it turned on all night. I've used two batteries in six weeks. Construction seems adequate. They're meant to be lightweight and therefore can be abused, but I've had no problem with them. They fit snugly over the ears and I can wear them 3-4 hours without discomfort. Sound quality is fine. Unless you have special needs, I'd recommend these to anyone. At a price of $30-$35, I wish I'd bought them sooner.
I just used this to charge my phone and ipod on a long car trip. Worked great - nice that you can charge 2 devices with one charger.
Our department of Engineering purchased several of these to use with electrical engineering lab experiments. We have been impressed with the clear sound quality and the price is excellent. More than adequate for a basic sound system.
Purchased this product for use during exercise and it is wonderful in that respect. I have 29 songs downloaded and the quality is excellent, random feature is great for the gym. Only downside is the installation of the software, my one piece of advice is: DO NOT USE THE CD SOFTWARE THAT COMES WITH THE PRODUCT, DOWNLOAD DIRECTLY FROM THE WEBSITE. Also, I disgarded the headphones that came with the product and purchased a great pair of Sony earbuds that wrap around your ear.
Speak slowly and clearly and this organizer will work well for you. No more multiple trips to the grocery store.
Really cool item for the money. Great for beach or picnic. Holds a laptop with plenty of extra room.
I ordered this pen after ordering the Pacific Blue faceplate cover for my Palm m100. While I am pleased with the performace of the pen, it still looks like a cheap, blue, plastic pen. I wish I had saved my money for something else. If you looking for a professional and stylish pen, best move on.
My HP craptop used to run for about 20-25 minutes before shutting itself off due to overheating. Not any more. This cooler does the job. It is audible but not loud. Well built and actually kind of cool looking.I highly recommend it.
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 have 4 of the monitor support arms and two of these laptop trays. Outfitted the entire family. Love them.
As good as it gets. None better in quality, support & ease of use. Stable!
Got this adapter for my Dell Dimension 8400 with Windwos XP SP2. The firmware comes with the card would not allow the card to be installed correctly. The Netgear web site claimed that the latest driver 2.0.0.7 had solved the problem. I downloaded it and installed the driver. The card seems working but every time when I shut down the PC, I get a blue screen with memory parity error message and system halted. If I unplug the card, PC will shut down correctly. Netgear tech support just keep telling me to install the latest driver or install SP2 patch. All these do not solve the problem. Finally they admit that there's compatibility issue with XP SP2. They are "working on new driver" but there's no schedule for release. Stuck with the blue screen.
An excellent choice-just got it as a replacement for my white DELL keyboard-all my boxes are black incl. my 19" LCD, so it is an aesthetic fit :) The keys are slient and the board lines the table perfectly.
This camera is simple to use and produces fantastic results. It picks up a fantastic amount of detail, i would recommend it to anyone.
Have not had a lot of time to use the flash yet, but the few times I did use it it was simple to use and produced good results.
Very nice product, it was exactly as described. This will come in handy for my trip to the united kingdom.
I see all these bad reviews against the JVC DVD player and I will tell you this. There is no problem with this fine DVD player. You will only have a problem with this player if you A. Have a low end TV. or B. If you have a low end VCR. The player works fine with my TV, but when I connected it to a friend of mines low end model TV, i saw the lines, and I saw the flashes but on my tv none of the above happened. The only problem with the player is the remote. The remote is horrible, whom ever thought the shift button was cute should be punished by JVC. If your in the market for a high end DVD buy the JVC if not get a ... Oritron, oh yea i've had both and the Oritrom went back to my local retailer.
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.
I just picked this camera up recently on sale at one of the national chain stores, and so far it has been nice. A thing up front, this unit does use 2 AA batteries and does not have a rechargable battery built in. Not a huge deal since you can buy rechargables, but it can chew through regular batteries quickly, so the Lithium Ion or oxybutide batteries are worth the investment if buying disposable. I plan on trying a couple of set of the new generation of rechargables as well.Now, Overall, I weighted out which camera to buy. My brother has an olympus 710 and it does work great with the digital stabilization, computer enhanced and processed for clarity. This Panasonic LZ5 has an Optical stabilization which dampens movement to take a clear picture immidiately, without any computer processling. This does help well to elimitate the tremor on zoom. Also, a great 6x optical zoom, added with 4x digital for 24x zoom. THe better the optical zoom, the better the picture will be if shooting in zoom. Digital zoom will pixilate a picture at high maginification, the optical zoom delivers true clearer pictures at farther distance. Megapixels are great, but if you shoot with digital zoom, it won't be any clearer than the cheap model cameras. Besides, this camera has 6 Megapixels, more than enough for the average user. This means it can deliver the capability of a 14x19 picture...and which average user prints photos that big. most people print 4x6 or 8x10, and trust me, this camera will cover that brilliantly. This camera does come with Video out cables for video playback, yes this can record video clips. Also, their is the optional power cord attachment for when you are using it at the computer or hooking it to a tv to save batteries. This does use any standard SD memory card up to 2 gigabites. My lz5 model has the capability of shooting picture in standard 4:3, 3:2, and a store exclusive 16:9. The software is great as well. In all, a good value for a great camera. Check it out, its had to find a camera with this optical zoom and megapixel for the price.
I have had this player for a year or two, and it is one of the best players out there (or used to be out there) for the price. I have dropped mine more than once, on hardwood floors, even asphalt, and it still plays like brand new. Another good feature of this player is that it supports WMA's (unlike iPod) which is essential if you subscribe to music services like Napster 2.0, Liquid Audio, MusicMatch etc. It also includes something that many big memory players (and all hard-drive players) don't include which is expandable memory w/ MMC chips. But the fact that they have discontinued almost all support and you cant buy replacement parts ANYMORE is a down side. But I have not needed to use their online help almost ever. Another thing that makes this player unique is the abbility to change the appearance, and the program included to make your own face plates. All in all, a very good player.
dollar for dollar these are hard to beat !! every body was right about the brackets ,they are a little weakly made. mine are mounted inside our camper in the upper corners of the bedroom and sound much better than the old ceiling speakers.will buy another pair for the living area to replace the other pair of ceiling speakers out there. are a nice size for space avaiable.
This printer produced excelled quality prints, if quite slowly. However, I had two hardware problems, one fatal. This printer was used for specialty work, so it was not used every day. As a result, I found that I had to print junk at least once a week or so or the printheads would clog, requiring a clean cycle (which wastes ink).More seriously, the printer recently just failed - when it is turned on it sounds like something is broken. The Status Monitor no longer communicates with the printer and the manual imples that the fact that ALL of the lights are flashing means it has an "Unknown error" and must be taken to a dealer (which would probably cost more than the printer is worth).Until this error, I would have given this printer 4 stars, but a fatal error on a printer which has not seen that much work has lowered my former good opinion of Epson.
what good is a computer without a power supply? A power supply is basic. I shouldnt have to purchase one now. Absurd.
It's plastic, but it suits my needs. Used it with Anker Uspeed USB 3.0 3.5&#34; front panel. Installed it in a 5.25&#34; CD ROM slot in my Dell Optiplex.
I did the rechargeable battery route, but as it were, we ended up accidentally throwing away the batteries! What a stupid waste. So in comes the play and charge. So far, so good. I know that other people have had some complaints regarding the longevity of these battery packs, but so far, they're great and has really saved me the hassle of messing with batteries.
Tripp Lite makes good products, and this is a quality item, too. I bought it to take on a trip to Italy since it had a good feature-to-weight ratio. However, it's a big device and I decided it was overkill when it came time to pack my bags and I reviewed my charger requirements. I got aOutlets To Go Power Strip with USB - Blackthat worked perfectly coupled with some outlet converters to plug into the Italian receptacles.
THE PRICE WAS EXCELLENT - AND THIS PRODUCT WAS DELIVERED QUICKLY. I WONDERED ABOUT THE QUALITY BUT NOT ANYMORE, BECAUSE IT WORKS GREAT - JUST WHAT I NEEDED.. JERRY
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.
Well, the printer part is ok, but the scanner stinks. It's a 50/50 shot whether it will work when I turn it on. I can fax something and it goes into limbo "connecting" forever until it is turned off. Scanning is the same.Paper handling is bad too, it grabs as many sheets as it wants, and forces me to hand feed it. Don't buy this printer unless you want to hold it's inky hand.
I've had my Sony for 2 months and love watching HDTV. The TV has performed flawlessly and it arrived at the house from Amazon right on time. I had read reviews about some clouding problems that plagued this model of Sony TV but I've had no problems with mine. I would recommend it to anybody considering a new HDTV
I'm using it only as my optical audio switcher. The device doesn't look cheap and looks sturdy. No problem switching. Hope it will last long.
I am right-handed, but my USB ports are on the left side of my laptop. This device allows me to position my travel mouse for easier use. The retractable cable is quick-to-use and reduces cable clutter.
I thought this antenna would allow me to get the good music station from Denver to Fort Collins, Colorado but it did not work at all. I returned it and got my money back.
We bought it from Walmart, brought it home and set it up. Pretty easy to set up. It played CDs fine that day. Next day, different story. It stopped spinning after a few seconds, another time it didn't spin at all. When it did, the timing was slow.That was only the 2nd day! Back it goes!!
Don't buy this hunk of JUNK!!! I got it like 3 months ago and it was working great! I thought it was great having a portable DVD player. I would watch like 1 movie 3 times a week. It was all good I had fun and crap and then about 7 weeks later I was watchuing Mean Girls and it stopped in the middle of the film, I turned it off cleaned the disc and put it back in I decided to watch start over because I love the movie so much and it started skipping I tried cleanijng it again but the these stupid annoying lines started coming up. My daddy tried everything to fix it and nothing happened. It was a stupid piece of CRAP!!! They wouldn't refund the stupid piece of CRAP so we threw it away. It's a good thing that my dad bought me another portable DVD player that actually works and this one is an actual brand. I'm warning you people who want to but this excuse of a DVD player, DONT!!!!!
i lost my eye cup, bought this one for my canon rebel xt. it is the same as the one that comes with the camera.
I'm jamming to mine right now, live Widespread Panic sounds great. I love these speakers, they are a great match for my Mac. The sound is crisp and clear, the bass is great. My desk is filled with great sound. I'm a Bose man and love my Bose products. I'm amazed at some of these reviews. If you want Hi Fi sound, then head out to Tweeter with about three grand to spend. For computer speakers, this is a sure bet. I looked at the Companion 5, really do not need that much, 5.1 will be a bit of overkill for me, I'm not a gammer, I'm a Jammer and these speakers deliver. Sound pod is a big plus for me, one touch mute, and EZ vol. control. Happy jamming.
I bought the photo studio about a month ago. It does the job. My pictures come out okay. I did not use the light at all. I tried to used it, but the light was too weak. I didn't want to waste my time. I used the sun light instead. That mean I have to take picture during day time. The white backdrop was too thin, I use the white paper on the back to covered the blue table that I used as the base. I think overall it does the job for what I need.
our family has 6 people-4 teenagers, two adults. we also have 4 computers, and one tv which can double as a PC screen. so things are loud around here, to say the least. I wear shooters ear muffs a *great deal*, because of the racket of all the noise (yes, we have tried earphones for the other PCs, but you know how destructive kids are). i *thought* that getting headphones for myself would solve the problem.....i was wrong. while the sound quality is great, i can hear every single thing that goes on. as a disabled person, i cant just jump up and leave the room when things get irritating. i had so hoped that these headphones would solve the problem... they dont.if you live alone, they will be perfect for you.
Install a pair of speakers in a room and added RC6 in the hall.The single one had a better clearer sound than the 2 speakers.This speakers are very good for small rooms but don't forget to run 4 wires.Structurelly ,the tweeters are touching the grill and that's the minus for the installation.For general purposes they're great.I would recomend this product because it matches the price and it sounds well.
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.
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...
Certain family members heaped scorn on me when I bought this TV.They argued I was buying outmoded technology - surely DLP has long since been eclipsed by plasma and LCD. Who in the world would want to buy a big hulking box with a bulb?Me, that's who.I checked `em all out.OK, plasma is thin. A comparable screen size is say 4 as compared to 17 inches thick.Big deal!Unless you're going to hang the thing on a wall it really doesn't make a difference. Set on a stand or in a shelving system, the 13 extra inches are irrelevant. And this bad boy costs a third the price of a comparable plasma.I went from store to store telling salespeople that my room design didn't hinge on saving 13 inches of thickness. I challenged them to justify the price premium for cutting edge technology. Nobody could. Invariably they made the point that DLP's are compromised when viewed from extreme angles. Fair enough. But is anybody going to watch TV from the side of the room?What about the picture quality? It's incredibly rich, crisp, and stable. I can't imagine blacker blacks. Color balance is perfect right out of the box.And I was surprised at how well the image holds up even with an average cable signal. I thought the size would exaggerate input shortcomings. In fact, my standard cable feed has never looked better. Up-converted DVD's just blow you away.Don't pander to the conventional wisdom. If you're looking for a large screen, this one is hard to beat.
JVC's D-ILA technology is fantastic. Pixels are not visible standing a foot from the screen, so excellent viewing is available in smaller spaces. The colors and definition -- sharp lines with no staggering -- are the best I have seen with side-by-side comparisons to similar sized DLP, plasma and LCD HDTVs. There is a little dimming in the off-axis in the verticle direction, but very little side-to-side, so viewing around the room from a normal seated position is excellent. The built-in tuner works well, picking up both standard definition and HD broadcasts with off-air antennas. The variety of picture and sound settings provides a lot of features to select personal preferences. The set worked right out of the box, and the set-up adjustments were easy to make. The built-in speakers are quite good, but with this quality picture, surround-sound is clearly in the future.The only minor complaint I have with this model is that the picture adjustments reset to the default settings with any loss of power, so one needs to copy down the settings for reference. Also, the default settings tend to "overload" the color. I found the best Picture settings to be:Tint +02Color -14Picture +05Bright -03Detail +05Color Temperature LOWI talked to JVC before purchasing this product to check on the reliablity issues experienced by some customers in the early production of these units, and they have made a concious effort to eliminate the problems. So far, a month into flawless operation, and viewing spectacular HD over-air and via DirectV I am very satisfied.
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!
As a cheap upgrade, I bought these speakers for my laptop. On a positive note, they looked nice and had decent sound quality considering the cost. For $20, they seemed like a fine investment and I was a happy camper for several months. That is, until they broke. The blue light was the first to break, which wasn't a big deal. But shortly after, the entire unit was dead silent and completely useless no matter how loud I cranked the volume.
No competition to Amazon in providing and pricing the product.The product itself is well reviewed by all and the reviews are right.
I have been using two P-3's for for over two years now. The first week I had them, the windshield vibrated loose from the frame of the car. The subs can dish it out. I use a 2400 watt (max) amp to power the subwoofers. I am going to buy either two T212d2 speakers or one T215d2 speaker to upgrade and give my daughter the P-3's for her stereo.
Excellent Leica lens, great optical zoom and many choices for resolution, focusing, etc. I've owned 4 digital cameras and believe me, this one is the best hands down! The image stabilization works very, very well. I added the 1.7x lens which is sold out for $229. What a buy! For the first time I have a camera stronger 714mm than my Bio. I was in good light in a swamp in Florida this week shoting straight up a tree. With the zoom at max 20.4x or 714mm the stabilizer was saying stop-stop. I hit the shot time after time. Ten shots but I got 3 perfect pics of a 2" bird forty feet over my head. Walked from 7am to 4pm in the swamp. And the only negative is I need to buy a wider strap for hours of walking. Some reviews warned me of the battery, so I bought a spare. There is no way to use up two batteries from sun rise to sun set. I used 2 of the 2gb level 3 cards. Thank you Panasonic. You need to get a new photo edit software. I copied the jepg pics over to my old software to edit ok. tom
I received my switch box within a very short time after placing my order and had it installed in about 15 seconds.It was very easy to install and works perfectly with my digital cable box, DVR and PS2. I still have a couple of ports available to add on later.The box is easy to use and the remote control is a cool feature. I didn't even realize this unit had a remote control when I ordered it, so it's even better than I expected.Overall, this is an excellent source selector box and for the price, it can't be beaten.
The 1 GB Professional 133x works for me and I've tossed two other brands in the trash for losing photos.
Was able to hide all of the wires, except the one out of the bottom to the main wall plug in. It had options for different depths which made it customized to my needs.
This LaserJet 1018 does not work at all. It will not feed paper through the print area without crumpling and jamming. These exists excessive amounts of black dust / toner ink in the bottom of this printer.
Used in Ireland, and will be using elsewhere in Europe next month. Worked well, and the box is compact.
My daughter received this DVD player Christmas 2005. It seemed to work just fine for a few months. Then, one day it just seemed to be in an eternal "Loading" position. I bought a name brand DVD lens cleaner to see if that would rectify the problem. It did not. Thus, it is "loading".
i tried to change from french to english & i have been unsuccessful. who ever set it up for the first time selected to get all messages & menus in french...unfortunately i only speak english & a little spanish. i don't know when i try to execute a function if it is the right action or not. i need help, but have not been able to get anyone at the panasonic help desk, wait times too long, getting nowhere on the website either
I expected this generic product would have some problems and maybe not all the ports would work. In fact the card worked flawlessly the first time I plugged it in. I didn't even need to load the driver into the windows xp home operating system. This product is an excellant buy assuming that I did not get the one functional card.
I bought one of these for my husband's notebook, liked it so much I'm back to buy one for my notebook. It's just what we needed. It has the scroll wheel, like we're used to on the corded mouse, it's responsive, no delay in motion. Easy to use, just plug it in and go. I highly recommend this for notebooks.
This product works great. Maybe the reason people have problems is because they are streaming a file from their computer to their router wirelessly, then streaming it from the router to the dsm520 wirelessly. I have my pc connected to my router with a wire, so there is only 1 wireless step (from the router to the dsm520) so I have no streaming problems. As long as you have your network setup correctly, this works great in another room nearly 40 feet away. I considered the DPG1200 because it streams your entire computer screen and has a nice scroll ball on the remote, but it does not have a usb port like the dsm520 (which is great to just hook a big usb hard drive to, then you dont have to worry about streaming through the network at all.) unfortunately you can't get the past the setup screen and use the USB port until the dsm520 recognizes a network of some kind. So you can't just use it for the usb port to play video files unless a network of some sort is around. But it works fine, one back thing is you can only fast forward your videos with one speed. But it has a great picture in picture mode so you can browse files and still watch/listen, and a nice info button which shows the file info (lenght, bit rate, screen size). highly recommended do to what it does.
I bought this charger and the second time I used it didn't charge so I stopped using it later that week I went to the Dollar store and I saw the same exact charger and I bought it for curiosity it had the same brand on it and the same built and the same thing happen to it a few days later. Don't get it just save the money and get something g that will work.
Unfortunately,I found the item for $20 less at Sams Club but product is fine. Can you match the price? please respond
the sound, the graphics, price, You name it hands down it's better than any other mp3 player. My friends have the others they all wish that had gotten this one instead.
This is used on occasion for various software installations. It is a good quality drive and better that many &#34;top lid&#34; new CD-RW drives.
first off, this is probably the least expensive FM transmitter on the market. Is it worth the money to pay for this? NO! save up for a better one, or dont bother spending money at all.why?1) the manufacture claims battery life is not "greatly" affected. In my experience with using this product over the course of 2 days, my battery has lost almost half power playing 15 songs with the iTrip activated (somewhat). an iPod is supposed to last 8 hours.2) programming the iTrip is very hard, and takes getting used to. I finally memorized the directions for doing so on the manufactures website, yet i still receive no/partial/temporary signal from the iPod to the radio. I have tried this mutliple times on multiple occasions. Sometimes i will receive a signal, sometimes none, and sometimes just plainly horrible quality.3) Installation requires you to download a playlist of radio stations to your iPod (in essecense you will then use this playlist later to "try" and program it to broadcast over the radio.This playlist is a bad idea and is incredibly annoying, because if you decide to use your iPod mini's shuffle feature, you will play songs on the iPod, however you will also include random bits of that entire iTrip playlist you HAVE to install.Overall, i would rate this product a 1/5. If i could rate any lower, i would...Its rare you find products that are so poorly designed and supported, but i would have to say this is one.My iTrip has since been returned for a FULL refund, because if it isnt going to accomplish its primary purpose 75% of the time, why keep it? The only thing good about this product is installation, which took roughly 5 minutes, however actually setting up the iTrip in your care EVERY TIME; 10.I have asked around to some of my friends who currently had iPods, and most of them experienced similar if not the same exact problems. Buyers Beware and good luck!
I'm picky when it comes to cameras. When I was looking to replace my old Olympus c3000 (now about 6 yrs old I think) I researched very carefully what camera to buy. I decided on the a710 and have been very happy. There are a lot more in depth reviews available (check dcresource.com for more info) but here is a summary of my thought:Downsides:-weak flash-no forcing flash in AUTO mode, only flash off, or auto flash. (although you can force flash in manual mode obviously)-semi-fragile (first one fell 3 inches onto a rock and broke)Upsides:-6x optical zoom (for a camera of this size thats amazing!)-Image stabilization (I love this- I am a believer, I can shoot 1/15 or even 1/10 and get clear photos about half of the time)-one-hand control (I backpack a lot, and usually have my hiking poles in the other hand, yet even on fully-manual mode, the all the controls can be done, with a little practice, with the same hand that is holding the camera)-It takes AA's instead of proprietary battery (I am an outdoors man, and don't have access to a charger all the time)-The battery life is fantastic (Using 2700mAh batteries, I would get about 650 shots on a single set of 2 AA's.)-Very intuitive interfaces for a camera of this complexity. (I didn't read any manuals at all!)-Small (Fits easily in a pocket)-Good photos (No, not as nice as a SLR, but for the size of the lens it is in the top 10% quality wise)-Light weight (I am a backpacker. Its only 7.4 oz. I like that.)-Fast start-up time (It takes 1.7 seconds to go from hitting the power button to capturing a photo. This is shorter than most cameras, and can make the difference between getting that picture of the bear or not)Over all, I highly recommend.
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.
Great product that eases the pain you get from dragging your wrist around the top of your desk or wrist pad using a conventional mouse.The only drawback is that Logitech's version doesn't have the addition buttons like Microsoft's trackball that can be used for webpage back/forward navigation. This one is simply a 3 button plus scroll wheel model.
Excellent audio, very comfortable, user-friendly. Far superior the TDK's MOJO. Very easy to transfer MP3 files.Cons: no external memory could be added.
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!!
Haven't used any yet, but they seem like the same high quality connectors I usually pay much more for. They came in a sealed bag, packed in a box. (packed well, in otherwords), and they came fairly quickly too. I will definitely order these again.
I got this card in order to use a peripheral device that required USB 2.0 when my old Pentium-III class machine only had USB 1.1 on board. It worked well and the drivers were totally compatible. Never a crash or connection problem.
Got this radar detector and had high hopes for it in light of the price and all the hype.Unfortunately in my first week I got a nasty speeding ticket. The officer had a laser gun and it didn't warn me until it was right in front of me. With this kind of protection who needs protection at all?Sure the slim unit looks great, and I like the talking radar but at the end of the day don't you buy this to avoid tickets? My friend swears by his Valentine, which looks ugly, but really who cares about the looks of a radar detector.
My Grandma has terrible reception on her TV. Out of all the boosters and high power splitters I tried, this one takes the cake.
This printer was bought to work on a Mac network. I connected it to my router and it's performed extremely well. I bought this to replace my old, trusty Apple Personal Laserwriter 320 which kept going like a great diesel truck. Only problem: With power outages the Asant&eacute; ethernet bridge was almost impossible to get started again once I switched from OS9 to OS 10.xxx.Enter the Brother from another generation!!! This prints very fast. I usually have only about 10 - 20 sheets maximum to print and this is done in a minute. The network is easy to set up and I would buy another one in a heartbeat. If you are working on a network, be sure to get the 2070N (for network) and it will work reliably with Airport or through a cable connect. I had read about paper curl. No problem for me. Use 20# paper and there's no real issue here.
My phone had zero bars, this did not improve it at all. I tried it on my brother's phone who has two bars in the rural area I live it did nothing for his phone. Not even one bar increase. I used it with the wilson univeral adapter. I am considering buying another adapter but I don't want to waste any more money.
I paid $130 for the expected privilege of reducing the number of remote controls we use from six to one. In the event, we've gotten down to three. Logitech's software does not carry all critical functions over from other remotes to the Harmony. Thus we must use our TV remote to mute the TV and to switch among input sources. And we must use our Tivo remote to activate the functions that record programs. In turn, neither our TV (a Hewlett Packard) nor our Tivo were among the products listed for accelerated support, so additional work was entailed. Moreover, the software is the clunkiest I have ever encountered in years of fooling with techie toys. Finally, I suspect it was responsible for the malfunctioning of my computer, eradicated only by running several fix up programs.Bottom line: Harmony products ain't worth the price UNTIL the software is upgraded. Don't buy them in the meantime. Get something else.I will post a message when the software has been upgraded, as it must be.
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;
This product is great for slicing vegetables not so good for cheese greeting it is just like they advertise it .Amazon great as always fast delivery on time. I would recommend the product.
I bought this for my wife three months ago, and that dummy won't take the darn thing off!!! I'm all, 'Honey, time for dinner!' and she shows up with the Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset strapped to her gigantic dome!!! I was all, 'Nuh-uh!' but there she was, yammerin away to her momma in rootstown.She e'en wore it in the showers the other week, and though it got all wet, I do think it still is a-working.Brouhahahaha!!!
I bought this mouse a couple years ago. Worked fine for about 9 months then started cutting out now and then. Talked with Targus directly and after trying all they asked me to do to see if it'd work again, they sent me out a new mouse. Now just over a year after getting the new one the mouse is not working again. Come to find out there are wires that travel through the part that pivots on the receiver and the wires have been cut from repeated normal wear-and-tear use. Have a call into service department to see what they can do about it. Would not recommend this for everyday use.
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.
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.
This pointer is great! and it looks great and professional to! The mouse button in the middle of the pointer could react a little quicker when using this feature on the presentation but everything else makes up for it. I also like that you can have to mouse arrow in a certain place on the screen but then can use the red light pointer to explain your screen but then go and advance using the mouse arrow that was left in its orgianl place.
This review is for the Delkin (eFilm) replacement battery for Canon BP-511 battery purchased in Feb-2004 (not from Amazon).Battery lasted so far (April-2005) and is unable to hold charge anymore. Battery performed upto expectations for 4-6 months after purchase and then required more frequent charging, until now where it cannot hold charge anymore. The original Canon-BP-511 which came with the camera lasted for 2 years and maintained fairly consistent charge-hold time until completely dying out. If you plan to keep your camera longer, then its worth investing in a better battery.
The sound is good, the only problem I have is they don't fit smug on my ears but other than large type headphones I have yet to find any that did. Good value, you won't be disappointed if you are an average user.
I bought these in the hopes of making some cheap, personalized t-shirts. I used plain black Dickie's shirts and got great results with these transfers. The white parts are bright, the colors look good, and they have stood up to SEVERAL wearings and washings without peeling or anything. Great value!
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.
This is a really great, little mp3 player--though I've only had it for a week (so it may break down later...). FM radio works great, like any other FM radio you buy at the store. Voice recorder works great (at least for the 10 seconds I tried). Downloading music WAS SO EASY AND FAST!!!This was my first mp3 player, and I can say I made a great choice buying this! This is probably the best mp3 player in the market at such an affordable price. Only thing I'm finding a bit annoying is that I can't delete songs or recording right on the player...will probably have to hook it up to the computer to do that. Otherwise this is an EXCELLENT product and I would recommend it to everyone!Edit: actually can't hold that many songs. about 80 songs for me. and my earbuds have stopped working.
I was beside myself when I realized that Palm no longer made/sold the handheld Palm Pilot. They now have incorporated some calendar/planner features into their phones. I don't want my phone to be my scheduler: screen too small, too much scrolling around to get where you want to go. I LOVE MY PDA! So I found a refurbished Palm TE from one of Amazon's merchants, Guaranteed Tech, and I couldn't be more pleased. I had some problems downloading the softwear and the owner of the company, Eduardo Vaz, telephoned me from Canada, ON A SUNDAY, and walked me through the process.The TE works flawlessly, I am back 'in business' again and I couldn't be happier. This PDA is straight forward, no glitz, no difficult learning curve yet some advance features if you choose to use them.
The designers of these speakers tried to skimp on cabling, putting form over function. The maddeningly short USB cable and interconnect cable between left and right speaker make it very difficult to stand the speakers up and align them without pulling them off their feet and knocking them over. Overall sound quality is passable for the size but the glaring deficiency in design overrides any other factors. I'm returning these immediately.
JWIN SEEMS TO BE A FINE ELECTRONIC COMPANY THAT MAKES GOOD QUALITY AND DURABLE PRODUCTS. THIS LITTLE BOOMBOX CARRIES QUITE A LITTLE PUNCH. MOST BOOMBOXES DO NOT HAVE A WINDOW FOR THE CD AND THE CASSETTE, BUT THIS ONE DOES. YOU CAN SEE THE CD PLAY. IT HAS A LITTLE WINDOW TO SEE THE CASSETTE, WHICH HELPS TO SEE HOW MUCH TAPE HAS BEEN USED, AND HOW MUCH LEFT. THIS IS GOOD ALSO TO SEE IF THE CASSETTE IS WORKING. A LITLE ADDED FEATURE IS A BUILT IN MIC. ONE GREAT FEATURE IS WHEN YOU PLACE THE CD IN THE COMPARTMENT, IT LOCKS IN, LIKE A CD WALKMAN, OR PS ONE. THIS, I FIND HELPS IN LESS SKIPPING, IF YOU WANT TO MOVE, OR CARRY THE BOOMBOX AROUND. THE FM/AM SOUNDS GOOD. RECORDING FROM THE RADIO IS NOT A GREAT IDEA, IT DOES NOT SOUND GOOD DURING PLAYBACK, BUT TO RECORD FROM A CD TO A CASSETTE IS OK, NOT GREAT, BUT GOOD. CD QUALITY IS VERY GOOD. CASSETTES RECORDED FROM A LARGER BOOMBOX SOUNDS GREAT FOR PLAYBACK. I DID NOT CARE FOR THE VOLUME AND TUNING CONTROLS, ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE HARD TO SET THE STATION YOU WANT, BUT I DO LIKE THE OLD FASHIONED TUNING. STATIONS COME IN QUITE CLEAR. ALL IN ALL A VERY GOOD BOOMBOX, NOT A SONY, BUT THAT'S OK FOR ME. I HAVE PRODUCTS FROM THIS COMPANY AND THEY WORK QUITE WELL. AT LEAST THE CASSETTES DON'T GET EATEN UP. I GIVE IT A 4, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE TUNING AND VOLUME CONTROLS. I HOPE THIS HELPS. THANK YOU
I've had this remote for almost four years and it's still holding strong. The remote is very thin and it does make a flimsy, crackling sound when the top buttons are pressed. I was worried at first that it wouldn't last long but I guess I was proved wrong. The online configuration software makes programming this remote very easy. No more entering 8 digit codes!
The Midland XT511 Dynamo 22-Channel GMRS Emergency Crank Radio dose not work well and gets poor reception as weather radio, CB and am/fm radio.The very thing it was supposed to do well and the reason I purchased it.
Wonderful product - lighting fast shipping!!! Thanks Again and Again.
The ground pin was bent when I got it, but that might have been shippingThe cable itself is ok. It is a little flimsy and feels cheap. It does its job though
This clear case is a great protector for my second Palm. I love my Palm and can't operate my and my husband's life without one. I am sorry they no longer make new ones and I had to by one made several years ago. I think this was a mistake.
I bought this DVD player on the faith of other reviews and I am very pleased with the product. I have a 5" Audiovox portable and that quality and features does not hold a candle to this Coby. When researching, I have never heard of Coby and thought to give it a try. Heck, for a little over $100 what can go wrong. I absolutley LOVE the player, especially for the price. There are some wonderful features that I was very impressed with....1. The swivel screen and folding it in half so it can be even more compact.2. The command buttons are on the player itself and don't need to rely on the remote.3. The picture quality is excellent.4. When the battery is low, as indicated on the screen when watching, all you need to do is plug in the AC adapter and the movie is never interrupted cuz of the change in power source.All in all, it was the best player I've come across.
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.
They stopped working after a year on my boat. I am looking at buying a normal car speaker with rubber surround and aluminum/etc cones, basically the same, and I could get 4 speakers like that for the price of these that only lasted one season. Very disappointed. They did sound very good driven directly off the Sony stereo head with no amp so I am looking for and RMS/maxRMS similar since the 300 watt speakers would sound like crap off of stereo power. I don't want an amp that can go bad as well. For your comparison I live in saltwater area that is humid (Tampa Bay). Compared to VHS technology/ being waterproof, these should not be rated marine, then again a lot of stuff should not be. However they should last more than one season.
I was given this as a gift. What a disappointment. We have had it in for repairs and replacement parts. And still multiple problems. It malfunctions and will not allow tapes in it or worse it just turns off and won't respond.Oh yeah now it has a noise like the motor is reving and it won't playback or tape anything. Canon only fixed it once under warrenty now again I have to pay. If you don't mind that you miss all the special moments or that the odds are good it won't work then this camera is for you! Also, don't expect the company to stand behind their product because they really don't care.
I recently purchased the Nikon D80 with the 18-135mm kit lens and I am quite pleased with the quality and performance of both the camera and lens. It is my first digital SLR, though I have had film SLRs and three digital "point and shoots."I bought the Nikon after weeks of research and indecision during which I read countless reviews and forum messages comparing the Nikon and Canon systems, and I also handled the actual cameras in stores. I finally decided on the Nikon because, among many other desirable features:1. It has a very fine and solid feel. It is built well and fits my hands perfectly.2. The viewfinder is large and very bright, by far the best.3. It has spot metering.4. The battery life is great.5. It uses SD cards, which I already had.6. There is a top LCD status panel.7. Grid lines are available to help with composition and camera leveling.Image quality is superb. My pictures so far are surprisingly good, considering my inexperience and the complexity of the camera. I realize that any available DSLR is probably more than good enough to supply my needs but I am delighted with this one.
My sister and I bought this camera for our dad and he loves it. Apparently it works really well, is accessible if you aren't a super techy person, and it looks slick.
i had this product but different name brand and used it for quite some time but after a couple of years static crept in and i had to hold the cable a certain way so when i saw this on amazon for a cheap price i got it and glad i did the cord is thicker and the connection is better everything is exactly the same but a better built product. happy i am.
Bought this to replace the OEM battery in a Memorex MCC228SBLK HD mini camcorder. It was delivered one day early than the estimated date and it seems to work fine so far.
After hooking the cord up to an additional monitor, the color on the monitor would change to a different shade, almost a pastel color. I tried it on other monitors just to make sure that the monitor wasn't faulty. The fortunate thing is, that it was cheap. Don't buy.
I got the NSLU2 to handle storage of my iTunes music and digital photo and video data. I have this all on external drives as all my computers are laptops with small drives and I liked the idea of not having the data drives directly attached to my machine. The NSLU2, is a compact LINUX-based file server (using SAMBA) with FTP support. Which means, I don't have to install any additional software on my client machines.The NSLU2 was easy to set up. In about a 1/2 hour I had the NLSU2 setup, two 250GB hard drives attached, and configured for my network. After a long wait to have the hard drives formatted, I was able to access shares from my Windows XP systems.The accompanying documentation wasn't too helpful, but it was pretty obvious where things got plugged in and the web-based admin screens were for the most part, easy to use though somewhat klutzy in navigation. Where the documentation failed was in explaining how things were set up, for example, the shares as they relate to drives (there were some default shares set up, but I didn't quite understand why there were there and if they actually were needed. It also took some digging and exploring to understand how to do cleanup - remove files and shares. It seemed like the best documentation came from reading the user forums.It's backup functionality is pretty good, especially if you have two NSLU2s on your network. You can schedule backups from one system to another. For smaller environments, you can just use one unit with two drives and clone drive 1 to drive 2 as a backup. I'll leave it up to you to decide if this is good or not.The NSLU2 has a fairly small footprint. However, when you take into account that you will need storage space for the attached power supply, your external hard drives and there power supplies, it can get cluttered. I would recommend looking for USB drive enclosures that you can stack (take a look at the Vantec NexStar GX as one possibility), to help minimize the crowding. You may still have to deal with the hard drive heating issue in this scenario, so to avoid any nasty comments... think this out carefully for your situation. Just keep in mind, this won't fit in a small space.I found it interesting that there is a thriving developer community supporting alternative firmwares that can be installed on the NSLU2. In many cases, this was to address features lacking / malfunctioning features in the Linksys released code. I looked at this since some of the user community was saying the currently released firmware had some file transfer issues with Windows and the solution was to downrev which removed the FTP capabilities.Performance wasn't much of an issue. You are moving data across ethernet, along with other traffic. So it is not fast. For simple data storage needs / small number of users this may be acceptable. It worked fine for my iTunes client to access music files to install on my iPods and for downloading photos from my digital cameras. I came across firmware alternatives that allowed you to make the NSLU2 a media server though I don't know how good it actually is.I can't really comment on the security features, as I don't need them. It is being used by only two people. However, I could not see this being used in a business environment unless for simple workgroup solutions.I guess, my final criticism is its price. If you factor in the cost of an external drive (whether you get one already in an eclosure, or you get the pieces separately) you could probably do better price wise with a alternative NAS solutions that have the drive already built in.
I found this product an excellent idea. I have a tape with a cassette adapter but then I have to keep bringing my MP3 player with me which is not always practicle unless you are taking a long trip.With the adapter I bought a 1 Gig SD card and now just leave it in the car to enjoy my music when ever I feel like it without worrying about battery life etc...The usb port works fine (unlike some other posts) but it does seem to take much longer to initialize then the SD card which is instant.The main problem I found with this product is that the sound is "muddy" There are not too many highs and in general it does not sound as good as FM radio.Another comment someone mentioned would be to have an on/off button since when I get out of the car I don't want it to keep playing.
There are no Linux drivers for this printer. If you have this printer and run Linux, please contact tech support about the problem. They might get some sense, and produce drivers at some point. I've had the printer over a year, and no sign of drivers.
this speaker is big, but it sounds big too. it matches my polk rti4 fronts and sounds great.
Great connection for my Xbox 360 to my router. No problems what so ever. Working since day one for about 3 months now.
The RCA CDS1000 what I believe to be the best camera for the money. I like the included AC adaptor, USB connection and PC serial cable. I really do not need a camera with more than 1 megapixel resoultion, so this camera fit my needs perfectly. I have found the image resoultion to be great, though the photos in a camera like this are really only good for e-mails, etc.
It took me an hour or maybe a little more to get the MP960 set up but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I bought this item for its high resolution scanning capability. So far, I have only used the machine to scan old (circa 1950) black and white photos. I have done very little printing since I'm saving these old photos to CDs and an external harddrive; however, I'm very pleased with the scanned result.
I having been using this trackball for at least four years. First and very important, it is comfortable. I rest my hand on the body of the trackball. I use my index finger on the trackball and my thumb of the left click. Middle finger on the right click. Every once in a while I pop the ball out of it's socket and wipe off the dust that accumulates.The tracking of the optic ball and the cursor is very precise. I haven't needed to use the orientation feature to get fast and accurate cursor placement.The only problem is when the batteries are dead and I don't have replacements in the house.I don't understand why more people don't use a trackball. I rarely see anyone using one. When I have to use a mouse it is a pain. You have to move it to get the cursor movement you need. I guess a lot of practice makes it easy but with the trackball I rest my hand and twirl the ball.If you are reading this because you are looking around I think you should at least spend five minutes using a trackball that is comfortable for you. There are many varieties available and the concept guarantees ease of use with instant precision. At least give one a try and see what you think. I have used one trackball for four years so I think you get your money's worth. I don't need a better trackball than this model. It has a very solid feel and is a comfortable fit. My fingers rest naturally all in the right place. Do yourself a favor and at least try one.
These binoculars are among the finest available. Period! I've taken great pleasure in using a pair for studying birds, insects, landscapes, and other wonders of nature. They have all the attributes one would hope for in binoculars. They're optically exceptional. They're comfortable to use. They're waterproof. They're rugged.One of my favorite attributes is that they can focus very close. I can watch a tick crawling across my foot, a butterfly at a flower just outside my window, or a starfish in a tide pool I'm standing in. They're wonderful!As I again checked the Amazon page on these binoculars, I saw the exhortation, "Hi Roger, you purchased this item--please tell us what you think. Rate it." Ironically, I wrote this review long before I got the pair I ordered from Amazon. With each subsequent message of delayed shipping, I saw the same exhortation: "Hi Roger, you purchased ... Rate it." Just as if they'd actually been delivered. In fact, I didn't receive them for a few months, after *many* delay notices.Sending in a review was the only communication method I tried during that time that I know actually got someone's attention. Because it was more a review of Amazon's service on that particular order than a review of the binoculars. Imagine my surprise in seeing my edited review posted on the Amazon web site - helping Amazon to sell more of these binoculars - when Amazon still hadn't managed to deliver mine.The portion of the review that pertained to Amazon was, of course, censored. And that leaves me wondering how many other reviews that I read here are edited to tell us only the good stuff.Under the circumstances, I'm asking that Amazon do one of two things. Publish this review on the Amazon web site in its entirety, or remove it completely.[Edited 10-18-03]PS - They really *are* great binoculars!
I rather like this multifunction, and it prints, scans, and copies well. It does however chew up ink cartridges very quickly relative to our previous HP printer, and you cannot recycle/refill them. Ink costs will likely surprise you.Another problem is poor software design. For example, when a color cartridge is low, you have to click a warning dialog even when printing a black and white document. Also, the default setting was to print documents in *reverse* order for some reason. It also won't let you print a document when one of the five ink tanks is deemed empty.After about 16-18 months of average home use, it developed a problem where under the #5 cartridge a thick vertical black line came out, on the *reverse* side of the paper, bleeding through to the front. We tried replacing cartridges several times, then spent a couple of weeks fruitlessly interacting with their email support line (who seemed quite unable to perform support). We talked to a guy at Fry's Electronics about it, another Canon owner, who was fairly convinced it was a defective print head. We ordered one for $48.00, and of course it was not the problem. We've now got a gorgeous piece of junk on our hands, plus two print heads and, perhaps $200 of spare ink cartridges, too many of which were opened to try and solve the problem.So in summary, I loved the mechanical design and functionality, tolerated the software quirks, and finally became disgusted with the reliability and customer support.Update (10/28): We went ahead and bought the Pixma MP600 Photo All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier with 2.5 Color LCD Viewer in order to recoup our investment in print cartridges. We've had this for several months and it seems solid. The software is less insistent that you change low cartridges, so we tend to use less ink. I only hope it is more durable than its predecessor.
I did not get this TV from Amazon, but purchased through another retailer.The TV was delivered yesterday and set-up. Out of the box the TV does not work. There is no RED. Only Blues and Greens. This is on all inputs and when you go into the setup screen to adjust colors you still can not get any reds in the picture. On top of that, even HDMI output from the DVD player looks very grainy. In the store the picture on this TV looked great, but quality control is horrible. There is no excuse for spending this much on a TV and having to get it repaired out of the box!!!!!!!Unfortunately the place I bought it is forcing me to go through Samsung for the repair and will only replace it if Samsung can not fix. The first thing I will do if it is repaired, is sell it and go by something else. This is the first and LAST Samsung product I will ever buy. I went with DLP because, #1 I am affiliated with the chip maker and wanted to support my own products. #2 with the LED light sources I felt like I would get a TV that would last a long time.Well I still want an LED DLP, just not Samsung.
I have been looking for a camera for using commercially for taking Real Estate pictures. I have been using the Canon S10 and S20 models. I purchased the Kodak on price with a 7 day return period. What amazed me was the superior quality of color and definition that the Kodak had over the Canon, which are priced higher. At first thought the Kodak does feel a little cheapo,-like a toy, but the proof of the pudding is in the reults.The docking station is easy to use and ensures a fully charged battery every time. The picture transfer is fast. Often taking literally seconds compared to other cameas minutes.The only drawback for me is the LCD not being easy to use in the daylight. However using the cameras viewfinder overcomes this.If you want an idiot proof basic camear where good quality pictures and ease of use are required then I recommend this especially at the price Kodak have it for sale for.The movie recored is O.K, if you want serios video you would purchase a digiatl video camear anyway), but is ideal for sending over the E mail to family.Whilst some more serious enthusiasts may not take this camera seriously (no lowlight exposure adjustments etc) I think that for simple pointing and shooting, this camera will surprise you when you see the results. The colour and definition is very good on either setting (good, - better).The software for downloading is clever and easy to use as well. Although the album feature could be made better.Value for money = 10/10, an ideal first camera offering great results.
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.
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.
I dont know how other products stack up but ive found this one to want to drive off to no where too many times...Just wrong.
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!!!!
like it a lot, very comfortable to use, you can use it anywhere - even on the blanket for example. And it's not just working, it's excellent.
This printer have not power switch to turn off. It is written in service manual that ONE BLACK CARTRIGE = 300 print sheets of paper, in practice ONE BLACK CARTRIGE = ONLY 100~150 print sheets of paper. Indicator of ink level is very inaccurate, it happens that it shows that ink cartrige is empty, but after taking out in it are placed a lot else ink :((
I bought this player when if first came out (or soon after). For the first 9 months - I would have been a big supporter of this player.My player died after 9 months - no warning. The problem is common to those listed on the internet.Sony's response motivates me to give this player away (when I get it back from the repair center) and buy another brand.I paid $40 to ship to Sony repairs. After 2 weeks I still don't have an answer from Sony - site first said that a replacement was to be mailed after 5 days. Five days later it stated that I'll get an answer after an additional 10 days.Here's the text from the site: "The Sony product that you have inquired about is currently with a technician. The repair has not yet been completed. Repairs take approximately 10 working days to complete."Sony's customer service response is that I should have received a call or e-mail from the repair center. I spent 45 minutes on the phone with Sony only to hear that someone will call or e-mail me. Its been two days and I'm still waiting for my e-mail or call.My opinion is that this problem is not that rare and happens without warning - you are taking a chance and if you do buy it, hopefully it dies during the warranty period. If mine died 3 months from now, I'd probably be out of luck.
I appreciate it's capability but even for a gorilla like me it's heavy, I stick a monopod on it and shoot great pictures
These speakers live up to the quality you would expect from Bose. For those complaining about the lack of mid-range response, the small speakers handle the middle well if you use the equalizer in i-tunes or an adjustment in your sound card to find the audio "sweet spot" where the sound is optimized the way you like it. Once you have done that, these speakers make it seem like the orchestra or band is performing right in front of you. Horns and strings are clear and distinct with no distortion. Guitars sound true. You can almost hear fingers touching the keys of the piano. This is true at comfortable volume levels.I have the subwoofer under the computer desk snd it supplements the higher range sounds nicely when set at my comfort level. You should experiment with it. The bass is smooth and undistorted.It's hard to believe these small speakers deliver such a big sound! You will not regret paying the Bose "premium" for the quality. These are a big upgrade from my Creative speakers (which also sounded pretty good!). With the Companion 3's, your computer will become a nice place to escape from daily stress.The hockey puck controller is very slick with the touch-sensitive mute button and the two jacks for headphones and a second audio source.Pure enjoyment!
This product works great. It is not too bulky and gets great receptions. The only thing is that it doesn't get satelites when you're indoors but that's expected unless you need driving directions from your garage to your living room.The touch screen is great and the buttons are large enough to touch while driving. The speakers/voice are loud and clear.The features are great and the POIs are pretty extensive. Searching for the POIs take roughly a minute or two but they are good enough. You can always updated your maps/POIs for free once you've registered the product.Overall, I really think this was a good decision.
Product was exactly as specified by the part number and shipping was speedy.
OK so I want to say this item is way better than going out on buying an aftermarket stereo !!:) it gives it the OEM look and nothing of that after market feel. Sounds good with the iPod not with android phone . Phones don't have the equal power of an iPod you all enjoy it.Thank you to BMW parts source . Shipped out really quickly and got a nice looking pen with my purchase made me feel as a valued customer
it was good but it wasnt quite built to specs as in the screen fades out every once in a while n stuff
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.
great deal, good price and they arrived in time, no delays at all.
Bought new KX-TG155 SK Panasonic phones from Costco, and ordered KX-TCA60 supposedly compatible headset from Amazon (recommended on page 5 of the phone's manual). Works fine in land line mode, but (and here let me say I was forewarned enough by other reviewers) using the cell phone mode, the person on the other end can barely hear. Of the three times I've tried it, once they said they heard other people talking as loud as I was, and I was home alone! Three tests seemed enough aggravation to conclude it's almost worthless in cell phone mode. This morning I called their tech support. The off shore tekkie said he had not heard anything like these reviews state. Suggested I call me cell phone provider to ensure the problem wasn't there. When I said, "Let's just suppose it's not my cell phone. What would you recommend?" He finally said the set could be failing. He wouldn't go so far as to use words like 'design flaw'. I gave up.
This bluetooth mouse allows cordless mouse use without the need for a token in the USB slot for bluetooth enabled laptops. It is too bad that Logitech has discontinued this product.
Perfect fit in my '01 Tiburon. Easy install. Took me less then an hour from start to finish. Looks professional. Nice little storage compartment under the radio.
Got my cables today. Wanted to replace some old Cat 5 (yuck!) and Cat 5e cables. Need the best for my network. Bought in many lengths and colors. Work great and the price is fantastic. Need a Cat 6 cable in various lengths? This product does the job!
This product is just what I was looking for, and a great bargain for the quality!
I bought this product based on all the positive reviews. I have been using it for a couple of months and I agree with the other positive comments. I was using a signal booster from Radio Shack for several years but it died. It had done an okay job but when I replaced it with the Motorola my HDTV picture was clearer and sharper. Installation took only a few minutes and was just a matter of connecting the input and output cables to the signal booster unit and connecting a supplied cable to the ac plug unit. This baby does a five star job. Googling found lots of signal boosters out there in a wide price range, many from names I have never heard of, and I like the warm feeling of buying a brand name product like Motorola. I have several TVs connected by those necessary darn splitters and some long cable runs and have used signal boosters for years. I'm a real believer in them because I can see that they make a difference for my situation. If you are having problems with TV picture reception and quality you might want to give the Motorola signal booster a try.
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 use a MACAIR for my design work, but the air has a small screen. Using this cord I connect my computer to the large monitor to make work easier. This cord is long enough to position my monitor in a good position for working. Easy to connect, good product, did the job I required. Fast and easy delivery.
My first digital camera. The ONLY downside is the delay between the time you press the shutter release (w/flash) and the actual opening of the shutter, but even that can be handled as you get used to it.The picture quality is magnificent. Using cropping, I've made some 8x10 blow-ups of some pretty small croppings, with great results - very fine detail, NOT grainy, great color, etc.The camera body shape allows you to hang on to the camera easily, while still offering the advantages of a very small camera - even pocket-sized (with moderate to large pockets).With a 256Mb flash card, I get 315 highest pixel pictures. You just keep on clicking. It's great.
This stuff is just plain noxious. You can't use it in the house. I used it outside on the porch, spraying a tiny bit on a PEC Pad and wiping the slide. Some of the older (ca. 1963 Kodachrome) slides were damaged by the fluid. It worked well on newer slides. The best results were obtained when slides were so dirty that they were basically unusable any other way. Some had mildew on them and this cleaned them up pretty well. It also removes gummy deposits well. In most cases, just blowing dust off the tray-mounted slides using canned air, them blowing off the scanner platten glass and immediately scanning, was the best way to get clean scans. Also, light brushing with a lens brush can be helpful, as well as light rubbing with a PEC Pad. Using this photographic emulsion spray is definitely a last resort. After scanning several thousand slides, I still have most of the bottle left.
I have to admit, I really wanted this to be a good review. Now on my second Andis RC-2, there's no way that's possible without a serious caveat factored in.My first unit was purchased in April, before traveling to China for two weeks. It overheated the first day (in spite of the proper converter and adapter), so it didn't get used again until returning to the states. For seven months, it ran great---so great that I took it out of the carry on and began using it in place of my usual blow dryer. Then, POOF! One day, it just quit. The motor hums, but that's all.In December, I decided to buy another one for my carry on---same make and model, figuring the first one died early because of the China experience. Imagine my surprise when the new one worked exactly five times...then quit. Same problem. The motor makes a quiet humming sound, but that's it.Maybe it's unrealistic, but I believe a blow dryer should work for more than a few months, especially if the first four months' worth of use are limited to time on the road. It's a nice little dryer when it works, but my experience has been that "when it works" can be iffy at best.Sorry to have such a negative experience to share. Now...back to looking for a new dryer.....
If you are the type that has feels challenged setting the clock on your VCR, then this unit is probably not for you. However, for those with basic computer skills, the Archos Recorder can quickly be set up to be the best jukebox player on the market. I have owned mine for about a month and made four critical changes - the batteries supplied with the unit are weak - purchase a set of four AA high capacity 1800mah or 2100mah and replace them. Second, download the latest firmware from the Archos website. Third, get a set of decent headphones - I have a pair of Aiwa noise cancelling headphones which are great for use on a plane. Fourth, and this is the most important - download the Rockbox freeware available on the net - it truly is amazing - besides being far more usable than the original Archos software, it makes the unit sound better and even has some games like Tetris you can play on the Jukebox screen. Without Rockbox, this unit is average, with Rockbox, its definitely a 5.
Nice construction. I use it for my Nikon D40. Holds charger unit and a couple filters. Don't expect room for another lens.
Very nice headphones, especially for the price. They are comfortable and sound better than the price would indicate.
These RJ45 Crimp Connector's do not work. Yes, they are cheap, but you get what you pay for. Save your time and get the 50-pack from R.J. Enterprises.
A decent microphone with a cool form-factor, useful for all kinds of audio apps, Skype, iChat, etc.
Well, 3 out of 4 isn't bad I guess. Red did not print from the color cartridge. The black cartridge worked fine...you get what you pay for I guess.Edit:Less than 20 pages later the black cartridge has now quit as well. I cannot recommend these at all. I bought all my other sets from swapink.com and they were much better. I just wanted to take advantage of my Prime shipping, but now I regret it.
I bought the Zune after listening to the mostly positive reviews on Amazon. I loved the scratch resistant finish, the screen size is wonderful, audio quality, especially the FM radio- with Artist, song, and artist information.The deal breakers are lack of video format compatibility (the Zune software converts some formats to WMV, but this process is very lengthy and causes loss of picture quality. The worst thing was the clunky Zune software. You cannot add/ delete files without this thing. I prefer it when the MP3 player just shows up as a hard drive in Windows and therefore you can drag and drop files to/from it. I also don't like the lack of compatible music/video services. Microsoft should've had their Zune marketplace more "beefed up" to compete with the "big boys",I am truly happy for those who love this player. In the future (hopefully soon) this will be a worthy opponent to Ipod and Creative products. I for one will stick with Creative with the Zen Vision for now. Thanks for listening.
*** UPDATE: So, day two, after 86 minutes on hold with tech support, the second tier tech support informed me that the reason I was having wireless issues is because there is no ALG configuration ability for this router. The instruction manual has a screen shot of it, but it will not appear in the browser set-up. This is only a problem with the "B" version of the 655. D-Link KNOWS of this problem (tech support told me they know but marketing doesn't), but they still sell the router, and there is no firmware fix available. Obviously buying from Amazon I cannot choose whether it's version "B" or "A" (look on the underside of your router, after the model number, under the serial # and MAC ID, and it will say "H/W ver." then either A or B). So if you buy from Amazon and need wireless, you might be screwed. Despite their website policy stating quite clearly they do not do exchanges, D-Link said THEY (not Amazon) will arrange to send me a new router of the proper "A" version. Let's see what happens....ORIGINAL REVIEW:So, with my new iPad, and new computer on the horizon, I figured it was time to upgrade to an N-speed router. After lots and lots of research, I decided to swap out my old reliable Linksys WRT54GS ver.6 for this D-Link 655. BIG MISTAKE. I am not an IT professional, but by no means am I a tech neophyte, either. I know how to replace a router and set up a wired/wireless network, adjust the security protocols, etc. But the D-Link is ridiculous.First, I tried the quick-start CD it came with. After step 5, it said it could not locate the router, and my router was not working -- which was wrong, since Windows had already located it and recognized the new 1 gigabit ethernet connection (and I was able to connect to the internet). First I tried calling tech support. My bad. Although they did answer fairly quickly, the foreign accent was too thick to understand (and I've traveled to over 30 countries...). Not only that, but they REFUSED to help me at all until I gave them a valid phone number. Now, for a number of good reasons I have an unlisted number, so I wasn't going to give it to D-Link, but they said no number, no service. I asked for a supervisor and was told, of course, none were available. I hung up and called again (persistent, I am). This time I got another rep, whom I could understand, but whom also refused to proceed without a number. I asked for a supervisor and was given one right away. I finally ended up giving up a fake number (555-1212), which he knew, and was OK with. I mean really, what kind of stupid policy is that??Anyway, the tech support was going nowhere fast, so, I tried going into the browser (192.168.0.1) to do a manual setup. Well, there are numerous tabs and and sub-tabs, and every time you make a change, you need to save it before you switch to a new tab -- and each save brings the router down for 20 seconds. Some changes require a reset, which takes 72 seconds. There's five main tabs, and 30 primary sub-tabs. So this took quite some time. But when all was said and done....it didn't work. After two and half hours of changing settings, I finally got my laptop to connect, but only at 24 Mbs. I tried connecting it with an ethernet cable, and that wouldn't work at all.My iPad connected (once I typed in the 63-character password), but only at 65Mbs -- not much of an increase over the 54Mbs I had been getting with my G-speed Linksys. Worse, whenever I tried watching a video clip, the iPad would stop midway through, and I would have to manually restart the video. I NEVER had this problem with the slower Linksys.All this hassle is not worth the extra 10 Mbs I get wirelessly. I'm sending the piece of junk back and hooking up my old reliable Linksys.(On the plus side, the 1 GB ethernet connection to my desktop worked, and the 655 comes with a USB port, but I simply don't have the time or patience to see if that works...and anything attached the port can only be accessed by one user/device at a time, and you have to ask the other user to disconnect and release the device....Ridiculous.)
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 had never seen one of these before but after trying it I like it. Easy to carry around and cleans the lens of dirt and prints.
This turns out to be a good amplifier. Helped bring in numerous free-space signals and made them sharper and more watchable
The Creative Zen Micro Photo 8GB Mp3 player is a beauty. I have to say though that after owning for less than 10 days the player just froze the the Creative Zen Micro screen. I tried taking out the battery and putting it back in but it still froze at exactly the same place. I just decided to return it rather than replace it.
First fax machine I've bought, used for home office. Very easy to set up, easy to send and receive, very affordable. A good buy, would recommend this fax for small business.
For a younger person with perfect hearing these might have less fidelity than others. However, these are extremely comfortable. The isolation from the outside noise is better than most other ear bud style phones. And, they don't have the fall out problems associated with typical ear buds. Koss, "Sparkplug" earphones are also worth consideration. The Sparkplug model earphones sound about the same, but have a little higher profile out of ones ear.
If audio quality and features were the only aspects that mattered, this product would probably be worth a rating of 4. It's relatively easy to use and records at a reasonably good quality.Unfortunately, it suffers from several HUGE flaws that would have been dealbreakers had I realized it at the time. First, although it uses a standard USB mini plug, for whatever reason they opted to go with a proprietary way of interacting with the computer, and to add insult, a proprietary audio file format. Finally, Panasonic has chosen to orphan anyone who doesn't stay with an old operating system.The first is just stupidly fatal. Unlike most modern devices that appear to be a standard mass storage device, this one can only be accessed using the proprietary software after the proprietary drivers have been installed. If you lose that software as I did, good luck finding a replacement. I found a third party driver site that was generous enough to let me download it by watching 12 pages of ads first in lieu of paying a download fee. The fact that I even need proprietary software to access the files on the device is just ridiculous. Once you do get to those files, they're in some silly format that must go through a conversion using the same silly proprietary software. At least the ability to have it convert to WAV is some mitigation of one really bad design element.Let me gripe about the inexcusable decision not to support this beyond the operating systems that existed when it was created. I will repeat, this is INEXCUSABLE. This isn't a printer or scanner that can be expected to wear out in a few years or be substantially obsoleted in a short time. It's a recording device that conceivably could last for many years. I guess this gripe could be viewed as a subset of the above gripes, because had they made it work as a standard USB mass storage device and stored the files in some sort of standard audio format, this wouldn't matter at all. As it is, that I *NEED* the software to get at the recordings is another FATAL problem when that software doesn't work on Vista, and every system in my house is now running Vista. My modest investment in this device has just been tossed in the trash, as it is now useless. Panasonic has no intention of updating the software.My advice, therefore, is to avoid this model like the plague. I'm so annoyed at having to trash an otherwise perfectly good device, and more so at Panasonic's complete unwillingness to continue to support their own product, that I doubt I'll be eager to buy another Panasonic product any time soon. How many other products will they so readily abandon? I don't intend to find out. Should you need a voice recorder, go with a company that has a reputation for supporting its products, and more importantly, find one that doesn't need proprietary software and that records in a standard format. This isn't the recorder you're looking for!
it reaches from my PC to my printer. It carries digital signals and what I tell the printer to print, it does
I purchased this machine for the copying and printing. It does an excellent job for both of these purposes. I have not tried the fax out or the scanning. It certainly has exceeded my expectations, and at this point I would recommend this printer to anyone!I owned a canon inkjet printer 15 years ago that lasted and printed very well for years. With this in mind, it influenced this purchase.At this point I am extremely satisfied and impressed with the print quality for copying and printing.
My wireless card burned out in my computer and I was devastated, until this product came to my attention I was pleasantly suprised by this product, very inexpensive and I must admit I had my doubts when it arrived and it said it was not compatible with my computer, but it had been recommended to me by the geek squad and my husband installed it and it has worked perfectly ever since without a problem.It arrived sooner than I expected and I would recommend this product to anyone in need of a wireless connection it really WORKS!!!! It is nice to see things do what they say....
I was impressed at firstt with its attractive price and the positive reviews that I had read online. First off, this drive is LOUD. Secondly, it broke just as its 1 year warranty expired. A service rep told me as it was outside the warranty period, they would charge me [a] flat rate + [extra] S&H; to have it fixed. Thats it, I have nothing more to say, next time I will stick with a name brand like Yamaha or Sony.-Tim
I agree with a post just made recently. Here it is again:That is, until you realize that Logitech's idea of finger layout:Thumb: 3 side buttons2. finger: Wheel3. and 4. finger: Ball5. finger: Right buttonThank you to the poster for confirming this for me. It took me quite a while to figure this out. I wish Logitech had posted this on their site somewhere. I've been trying to get used to the mouse in various configurations. Still I swap back and forth from this one and the Logitech Trackman Marble which has always been my favorite. With it you didn't need any arm support but the Optical Trackman I think requires it.
I attend college and have 5 flash drives to keep up with. My biggest fear is that I will misplace one and each one is for a particular class and has alot of work on them. The loss of just one could mean failing a class or at least having alot of work to redo. With this case I am able to keep them all together and don't worry about lossing them.
I read the negative reviews here, but due to good experiences in the past with WD including wishing to replace my current 250 Gig light up WD USB drive, I thought I'd take the plunge.As expected I don't really see what the problem is! The styling and build quality is high. It has triple interfaces - so if you have FireWire 800 that is a big bonus!The only negative I would give is one of the FireWire cables that should have been in the box was not in the box. I've saw other reviews where the cables where missing or mixed up so finding one cable missing did not please me.I think the drive is great in terms of performance, styling and price.My biggest concern when buying was all the bad reviews about noise. The drive most of the time is completely silent and if after a certain time it detects no usage, it switches itself off completely. If I copy a DVD to the drive from a slow DVD drive, then the fan does not kick in. If I copy a DVD to the drive from a fast DVD drive, the fan does kick in. And yes it is noisy but not as bad as people have made out. The only caveat I'd add is that I have a suspicion it has another fan stage which is very noisy. My father said when he used the drive to copy 80gig from another hard drive onto it, he could he it in the next room. Western Digital now offer a firmware upgrade (see their site) to try and reduce the noise by increasingly the temperature at which the fan comes in, and which also shuts it off quicker. Personally I'd rather have cool running drives and some noise, so I've opted not to do the firmware upgrade.As regards the other reviewer saying his broke within 10 days, that can happen with any item. The Canon DSLR broke which I got from Amazon the first week! But that did not stop me getting another one! I've already had this drive on 4 plane journeys and even though it is not built for such travel it is fine.On the technical front: Windows XP would not see the drive without installing the RAID manager software that comes with it and using it to format the drive (I went to NTFS). After which RAID manager could be uninstalled and then every PC it was plugged into could see it.I'm very happy with the purchase but will knock off one star for the noise (which I'm not too bothered about) and for the missing firewire cable. I'd certainly not consider another manufacturer (I looked at the others).
We hunted and waited all last December and January for Target to get these in, we called Philips directly and they were out of them also. Imagine our disappointment when we finally get our hands on it and the glow is so bright it lit up our entire bedroom! Great sound and features, dual alarms are great and everything was easy to set up, but the glow was unbearable, it was returned to Target.
I'm finally getting into the Home Theater experience and I can tell you these speakers can handle the output from my Sony STRDE 945 receiver with no problem. I don't know how load you like to play your sound tracks but I can tell you my dogs were freak out enough to leave the living room. You must add the KLH 100 watts 8 " subwoofer to complete the setup. It can be had for under ($) if you shop around. One setback is the sound reproduced when using 2-channel stereo. It's a little on the thin side. They are identical in design, which is important in home theater sound, and you can't beat the great price. KLH doesn't spend a lot on advertising so don't think these are cheap junk. They come with plenty of cheap (22 gauge) speaker wire though. Amazon sells the Acoustic Research HT604 Home Theater Hookup for ($), which I bought and can recommend.
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've had three rechargeable controllers for two years and the batteries started to go bad in April so I bought that charge kit, so far it works but I read a review saying it will last for six months. I still think its a good deal 2 for 35.90 free shipping.
I just got this headset today. I was so excited when it came, but the microphone was dead out of the box! I'm going to get an exchange.
I received this item in a timely way. The packaging was very good and the product worked as expected. I was very happy with the seller
What I like most is that I took it out of the box, hooked it up to my TV easily, looked at the quick reference section in the manual for a few minutes, and was copying VHS tapes to DVD in no time. Even a non-techie person like me could figure it out.
This small unassuming box is perfect for a nursery. My daughter goes to sleep with its music every night. We do not even use the clock alarm facet, but it is a good clock for middle of the night checks.
I can't believe this headphone is in the under ten dollar price range. I've used a few headphones in the ten to twenty dollar price range, and tested more expensive Skullcap and Koss headphones, and this beats everything (in the sub-$30 price range,) especially for the price and comfort (oh yeah, this is the most comfortable headphone ever created, I forgot to mention that.) Highly recommended!
this charger makes a noise that is not noisy but loud enough to bother me. it did not charge my blackberry curve 3g. it charged my ipod nano 5th generation once, then fried my ipod nano (luckily i was able to reboot my nano). i tried to charge my nano the second time and nothing happened.so bottom line, don't buy this product.
i have a set of turtle beach x31 wireless headphones for my xbox 360 and wanted to use them for my rosetta stone. (turtlebeach.com/products/legacy-products/ear-force-x31.aspx) these extension PC converter wires worked perfectly!!! i also use them when talking on my magic jack when i dont feel like using my phone. the wire is only about 2 feet long kinda wish they were longer but luckily my computer sits right next to me and the wire coming off my headphones is fairly long. so it works fine. clear sound. and people/rosetta stone can hear me fine with no issues. just wished there was more communication from the seller. took almost 2 weeks (i opted for 3 day delivery) to get to my house (came from up north USA, i live down south USA) and almost a week and a half to get a response from seller.
I don't give many bad reviews, but I will in this case. I bought two of these batteries at the same time. One went south in about one month. The other lastest about 6 months. I don't know if they were old stock or Motoroal knock offs. I would not buy them again. Two stars is generous for this battery.
We are very pleased with this wireless keyboard/mouse combo. It works like a charm -- no problems whatsoever.
I've had a couple of these over the years since I like the sound quality. Both have fallen apart after a year of regular but careful usage. The tiny wires fatigue and break and the foam disintegrates.I'll never buy Bose again.
We have had this camera for over 6 years. Paid $600. The best buy we have ever made in a camera. Have thousands of great pictures. Has performed better than expected - never a problem with using the camera zoom. The camera has taken many trips with us and spends much time in several boats during summer months. My wife has taken many bird and nature shots which she has printed - all are very sharp detailed.
Great Product having an excellent price. Delivery was right on time. Formats quickly and I get great pictures!Dean
I use this keyboard as a computer programmer everyday and it is excellent for anyone who loves split keyboards. The wrist rest is padding, but doesn't get too oily over time. My biggest gripe is the positioning of the left/right navigation keys in the bottom center. It's far too easy to accidentally hit one. This can be very annoying if you really didn't want to navigate back/forward in your web browser. Overall though, the keyboard is good enough that I bought one for home usage with my laptop.
After owning the basic salad shooter for a couple of years the shredder cones cracked and the blades seemed dull. That salad shooter had seen very heavy use during that time, and it was time to replace the cones. While looking for replacements here at amazon.com, where i bought my basic model, I stumbled upon the Pro. I saw it comes with 4 cones, while the basic model comes with 2. I had been using the basic model for salad fixings, such a thin cucumber slices, grated carrots, and at least weekly for hash browns. It also saw quite a bit of use for grated cheddar and mozzarella, grated nuts.I make quite a few meals from scratch with produce bought at the farmers market. If you have the right tools its not difficult preparing fresh food. My lament about the basic shooter has been that it cuts veggies too thinly to use in veggie soup. Enter the pro, which has the attachments for thin slices as well as thicker slices. Problem solved.Once I started using the pro I was amazed how much easier it was to push the food through. This may simply be due to the newer blades, but still, it was a pleasant surprise!Assembly and clean-up is a snap. If you are cutting just veggies, usually all you need to do is rinse your cones and chute with water. After grating cheese and nuts you will have to wash the cones and chute in warm sudsy water or top rack of your dishwasher.If you are trying to decide between the basic and pro models it depends on how much you think you will use either. For heavy use I definitely recommend the Pro. Of course it takes up a bit more space, but to me it's well worth it.
This wireless router was a well needed upgrade for our home. It was very easy to configure and the upload/download speed is incredible.
This piece of technology makes the top tier of all electronic equipment I've ever bought (assuming the ranks along with my Thinkpad 600E and my nokia phone) It fills a perfect niche for me and how I live: my apartment is modest size, primarily I wanted a replacement for my 17 inch tube monitor, but my 24 inch Sony Trinitron TV was also dying a horrible death, I don't watch much TV, don't even have cable.In walks the 170MP. As a monitor it is great, huge compared to my standard 17 incher, the colors are bright and sharp and you can see things clearly even when off center. As a TV I wasn't expecting much especially since I just use the antenna from my TV but it's really very good. The strongest stations are extremely clear, there's no blur, shadows, or streaking, the weaker stations are acceptable especially at 7 feet or so. I haven't had any trouble with the remote, it works fine for me, even bouncing off the walls works no problem. No this isn't the best television out there, don't center your dvd home entertainment system around it. But, if you, like me, are looking to loose a clunky 50lb TV, the same for a 25lb clunky monitor, and win back about a small refridgerator's worth of space, all for something you can carry in one hand (and the price!!!), then this one is for you.
I love this case that I bought for my Creative Zen Vision:M. You can still operate all the buttons with the case on. You can even use the adapter for charging with the case on the Zen. Very good protection for your MP3.
This camera crashed my computer 4 times and the one time I did get it to work the pictures were blurred,unfocused and dark. I even got on their website to download a new driver compatible with wiindows xp and it still crashed my computer. I almost lost all my files and my system has not been the same since I may have to get a repair person in to reset everything! I would NOT recomend this camera.
We ordered this TV from Amazon along with the DVD upgrade. We have an expensive surround sound system & Direct TV and with all was said and done, had SIX remotes!!!!Do you really think some baby boomers who LOVE loud music, little gadgets & can afford nothing but the best could hook this all up flawlessly? No way.So, I would recommend the Geek Squad, who is now owned by Best Buy. For $200 they will come to your home, hook everything up and while walking out the door, say "If you have any problems, your $200 includes as many house calls necessary for one full year".I would also recommend the Harmony 880 remote. A bit pricey, but if you are THE village idiot this is the remote for you. Geek Squad programed it. At a touch of a button you can watch tv, watch DVD , listen to CD, listen to radio, play Wii etc etc.Oh!! And when we get our new HD receiver/dish from Direct TV installed (free) by the Direct TV installers? Geek Squad will be out that same afternoon to reconfigure everything. The only question I have is....Can you prevent my windows from breaking when I crank up my favorite tunes in celebration of an idiot-free system?M
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.
This product still doesn't loose its value so much because it is nice. It is the best recorder and the battery consumption is good. Plus I can always replace the battery and does not need to charge, since it uses AA. I use this for surfing, it has a casing for waterproof. I use it for snowboarding. Plus the files get compress, smaller files than mp3, which means it holds more songs. The downside is... since it has its own file system, you shouldn't loose the CD that came with it or you will be looking and downloading the software from the official website.
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 own a Dell AXIM 5 and this wireless card works perfect with it! I was a little worried when I bought it due to that I belive there where 2 reviews, 1 for it and 1 against. I was pleased with the timely matter that it was shipped and the ease of installing the software. (dont plug in the card untill you install the software) I was up and running in about 10 minutes. It even saved me when I went to Hawaii for vacation. My laptop punked out but the pda and the linskey wireless card did everything I needed it to do. Outstanding product!
works great, I just wish there was a way to mount it in the car
Canon's definitely got a good little camera with this Elph. I would strongly suggesty buying a larger capacity memory card as the one that comes with the camera only holds about 35 pictures.
the wires could have been a little longer (had to cut and solder wires for my connecter), but i got it made.did i mention it's gray?
I love it...I can watch all my favorite videos and movies...Oh my Gosh!! It's really cool...totally worth it!!
... it should have a simple cover. The unit has a slide out tab which extends the USB connection from the case but when closed it tends to pick up dirt/lint from your pocket.
I have been using these pillow speakers for years. There are many reasons I keep getting this brand. 1) the sound quality is very good. 2) the cord is soft and flexible 3) the fuzzy cover is really nice, and actually feels good against my ear.Yes, the cord can break after a year or two. That is the price you pay for having a flexible wire that does not feel disruptive. Personally, I think that the trade off is worth it. Even if I had to buy a new speaker every year, it would easily be worth it to me.The plastic Radio Shack pillow speakers are no where near as nice as these.
Wow, help right out of the box. The c580 is easy and a pleasure to use. Initially it does need some time to find it's SATs and download all the latest available updates for you. As you move around it "learns". You will enjoy this little travel companion. You still have to use common sense as it doesn't think for you - yet. Best bang for the buck. Yup, I wanted the full featured babe. This one is spot on. Enjoy it!
These speakers really sound great. I looked at a lot of speakers' specs online, and nothing came close to these--bass response down to 35 hZ (I am a professional bassist so this was a necessity), while they have an efficiency rating of 92db. This is VERY important, if not the MOST important spec when you are matching your speakers to your amp (or even driving them with the weak head unit). You need TWICE the power to push 3db more sound...So all else being equal, an 89dB rated speaker will sound half as loud with the same power input. These sound just awesome with an Alpine CDE-124XSM head unit (GREAT unit, with built in XM tuner!) driving them (50watts/channel peak, 18W/ channel program). I'm sure they would be even better with an amp, and they can take a TON of power! I'm not sure how they got such great bass response AND efficiency; really genius, and like NOTHING ELSE I found on the market. I bought them due to the amazing reviews, and great reputation of POLK.35 hZ is nearly down to the low string of a five string bass guitar (low B); most other speakers have no output below 65-90 hZ. If you want BASS, get these. There is no silly treble response up to 22,000 like some speakers, but most people can barely hear up to 20,000 hZ and there is almost no musical information there.I set the crossovers at -3dB because I hate harsh treble, and you need a lot of bass frequency to make up for all the low droning road noise on the freeway. I put a narrow +1 dB boost at 500hZ, for warm growl, and a +1dB wide boost at 10K for the cymbal sparkle. I have not heard the tweeters at the other settings; for now I am happy as a clam. I had the tweeters mounted in the door, facing up, right near the woofer. Beautiful tweeter sounds, very clear, warm (if you can say that about treble) and not harsh at all. Silk dome tweeters like these have a smooooth response.The system is rounded out by a (discontinued; you can still find them) Blaupunkt THB-210A 8" active subwoofer (240 watts peak, 120 watts program). These three components (head unit, speakers, and sub) together sound absolutely amazing, AND I paid less than $700 for everything, installed. Even without the sub, there is VERY nice bass...but add the sub if you can....Our Eurovan went from a broken tape player and worn out speakers to an XM-equipped audiophile system at a bargain price! BTW, that Blaupunkt sub fits perfectly under the front seat! No loss of cargo room and my wife likes the vibrations in her seat:) We just put the swivel seat adapter in there too (Eurocampers.com) and it couldn't be a more perfect fit---the seat basically touches the sub but it STILL FITS!!! We were relieved...I love hearing all the details of the music AND THE BASS!!! at a low volume. I don't need to crank it to hear everything beautifully. Head unit is generally set no higher than "15", and I hear NO distortion. Like I said, I am happy as a clam.Buy these speakers; I did hours of research...FOR THE PRICE and even at twice the price, they can't be touched...
This device works O.K., but the amount of time it takes to work is incredibly long. If you have more than a few devices to check, you'll want something else.My biggest concern is that I've plugged this into my television 3 separate times. Each for two days. I didn't run the TV for those two days each time and there was a different cost listed each time. Once it said over $26.00 for the year just on standby, the next time it said just over $15.00 for the year, and the third time it said just over $23.00 for the year.Not good.
I love this product. It works wonderful. Uses no ink and takes only seconds to print out. Saves a bunch of time. Great product. Love it.
Excellent case in my opinion. I especially like its fairly small size, as a lot of server class cases are just too big and awkward for daily use. I added two 80mm fans, one in front and one in the back for some extra cooling, works excellent at cooling the hard drive which heated up quiet a bit without the fans.Although the color is not black it still looks great and has a nice finish to it. Few things i I found a little odd were lack of support for some motherboard scrwes on my ATX Abit BH-7, and also to connect the front USB there isn't a standard plug but about 5 individual pins which I had to connect one by one for each one of the 2 front USB plugs.Still overall this case looks great has a nice power supply which doesn't make too much noise, and has enough room to acomplish any day to day tasks.
This product does exactly what is descibed. It was easy to use. It was nice to see home pics on your tv. Change music without getting up. Would recommend to others to buy.
I remember purchasing a plantronics 10 years ago that looked very similar to this Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset. However, plantronics have really gone down in quality. I have been searching for one of similar quality and was very pleasantly surprised when this panasonic arrived.1. The mic boom is long enough enabling me to comfortably adjust for my voice. Often, headsets have mics that only go as far as one's cheek making feel like I need to shout in order to send my voice sideways in to the mic. I fail to understand the reason behind that.2. The ear cuppling is not simply the squishy foam matterial that may easily ware out and rip after constant use found on cheap headhpones. It is covered by a pleather-like matterial stuff with foam for all day comfort.3. the mic is covered by a wind screen, which is not often found on headsets of this price range, $8. The voice pick-up is excellent!4. The sound on these are loud, and clear. I have used this with my panasonic cordless phone and my nokia n6650 and both sound great.5. The wireless on this headset is surprising thick and appears to be durable. Other headsets only have a thin single wire housing both the mic and headphone, while this has 2 fairly thick and durable wires.Overall, for the price and quality, you can not do any better. I have spent $15 and $20 on plantronics recently and this panasonic headset blows each and every one of them out of the water.
What can you say about a reliable little box that just sits under your bunk and hums? I'm here with OIF/OEF with the US Army and we've got 220V power where we are...With this, I have 2 110V outlets and a 220V passthru, easy to change input voltages if I need 'em, and fuse protection.It works. There's not much else needs be said! If you're looking for a SOLID and very reliable beast, this is it. I've seen lesser ones fry here - this one keeps working.
this cable is only a few dollars more expensive than other cables but is worth the money. i bought a mediabridge one and the connections were bad. i bough this and it works on all devices equally great. alot of people say that monster is not worth the extra money. and most of the time when monster is extremly expensive and like 10 times more expensive than other cables that is correct. but for this one exeption that is not correct as the cable is only a few dollars more and is a much better cable than most. and the connectors work even if the connection does not fit snug. optic connections vary from device to device. they are not all the same size and no matter what it will be loose on some devices regardless of the cable. some cables this is a problem and wont work. not this cable it works reglardless if it is loose or not. most of the time its not but depending on the devices sometimes it is. thats why when you read alot of reviews you see alot of ones saying it doesnt fit and its too big or its to loose. this cable will work on all of you devices and is diffently worth the extra couple dollars. other cables like hdmi its not worth the extra money as those are much more standerdized than optic cables.
It was inexpensive, has a beautiful screen, Palm OS version 5, a nice big stylus, Graffiti 2 (which makes writing much easier), and it's slim. I love it. I used to have a Sony Clie monochrome, and it was bad. Never used it really. I use the Tungsten E all the time. I think what I like about it the most is that they didn't cram a lot of unnecessary components in there. No camera, for example, which if you think about it, makes a lot of sense. Get a real digital camera if you want, but why have a tiny lense parked on the outside of your PDA? That's why I like this one so much: it is just what I need and nothing extraneous.
Got this fan for the optional 3rd exhaust fan for my Thermaltake Lanbox Lite case and not only did it fit perfectly, it blows out tons more air than the two others beside it. There is also virtually no audible noise, it's definitely quieter than the stock fans too.
This product worked great getting the first computer hooked up. The configuration was simple and even a novice such as myself was able to get it running in about 1/2 an hour.Unfortunately, when I called customer support to discuss issues related to hooking up my laptop they had no one answering the phones. Evidently, they're so backlogged that they are doing support on a call back basis. So much for having an 800 number.
We bought this for our 16 year old son who just got his license. We didn't want him getting lost out there. It has worked out great. We have learned so many better ways to go places and we pass it around between the 3 of us all the time. It has served it's purpose since our son has missed turns and it will automatically recalculate a new route from wherever he is. We've been thinking about getting one of these for a long time. If you are debating, go ahead and do it. It is very handy. Now, I don't have to mapquest everything ahead of time. I just get in the car, put in the address and go. It has also helped with finding things when you are in a new area. I was about an hour away from home and needed to find the local mall so just typed in mall and went right to it. It's great!
It did the job I was hoping it'd do: Cleaned the cat snot off my plasma TV. No streaking or residue left behind.
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.
I recently bought this one with the confidence of having owned the same one but 12 feet. These are durable, the switch is protected and it's good looking. Such an elegant product. I love Belkin.
Looked all over the internet and this was the exact cartridge listed in my printer paperwork. Got here fast! Best price, exactly what I needed.
My old camera was a Nikon 3100, which I liked. The Canon A570IS is the same size and shape (which I like) and has many nicer featers. Of course, the higher resolution is great. This camera is very easy to use and has many features I will rarely use, but are nice to have. This camera is not one of the super small ones, but is very easy to hold. I would recommend this camera for casual photographers.
I bought this camera for my wife. She does not like high tech anything! the size and convenience factor made her a believer. It produces excellent photos due in part because of the image stabilization feature. The quality of construction, the size, and the long battery life makes this one of the best I've seen. My camera is a Nikon D70, big, much more complicated and versital, but I know I'll be borrowing my wifes Canon a lot!
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I was looking for a point and shoot camera when I bought this one. I thought I couldn't go wrong with buying Sony. I took this camera to a wedding and all the pictures came out very dark. I tried using different setting with no success. Half of the pictures came out blurry. The lag time is really long. I missed a lot of good shots. I returned this camera and bought Canon. I love it.
Had this router for a while and it's been a constant headache. It randomly drops the internet connection and then reconnects. Not a big deal if you're just checking your email, but if you're trying to upload/download anything, forget it! At first I was led to believe it was due to too many simultaneous connections overloading it (though I never quite believed that) Now I can't do anything with a file over about 2mb even when it's the only thing running and no other devices are connected to the network. Trying to upload files for a website or stream files is useless since it's constantly crapping out. I've ended up skipping the router altogether when I want to get any real work done. Fortunately my modem is in the same room as my computer so I can just plug it straight in. Worst $150 I've ever spent on a computer product.
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
My mother needed a printer for her research papers that would print clearly, precisely, and fast. I recommended this printer due to the good reviews and the price. Even after five months of awe, my mother still cannot believe that we paid so little for such an excellent printer. Light, smooth, and small. Convenient and cost saving. And the printouts are crisp and clear.
Bought this item for my mother. She loves it. Directions are on que. Only bad thing I can say is the manual is on a cd. Would be more helpful to have a book.
I got this about 2 months ago and began using it for simple recording right away. It works really well and is so small and compact, it fits in my pocket or purse with no weight hardly at all. It has different 'Banks' which allow you to seperate your recordings by priority or office/home, etc. which is real handy at times. The battery is still going since I began using it and it's really easy to use; never even viewed the intructions. I'm very glad that I decided on this recorder as I don't think I could have done better.
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.
This is a great handheld recorder. It is fully featured which is important since lesser models do not have intuitive controls. I'm a MD and use this professionally for my dictation and frequently need to back up to review or re-record something. The controls on this unit are very intuitive and allow the user to switch between playback and record very easily.
I bought one month ago and fond very good, the battery charge last longer than I thought.
I've read most of the reviews here, and they either say the printer works great, or it breaks down. I've had this for a few months, and the printer works fine. I've no complaints about the printer itself. My complaint is that the ink runs out far too quick. I bought this because I was tired of having to shell out so much money for an ink cartiridge every time I needed one. So this time I figured I'd look for the cheapest ink cartridge, see what printer it was for, and that's the printer I'd buy. So I found the Deskjet 3320. Now I find out why the cartridges are so cheap. You print 20 (twenty!) pages with color and your ink is out. You have to buy another cartridge. In the few months that I've had this printer, I've bought at least 8 color cartridges, and who knows how many black. The cartridges cost half the price of other ink cartridges, so you think they'd do at least half the pages others do. I think 8 cartridges in just a few months is nowhere near half what others do.The printer and the ink are cheap. If you only print occasionally, this is a great printer. But if you print a lot of stuff, or on a regular basis, in the long run you'll be paying a lot more than if you went with something more expensive initially. That's what I'm planning to do. Take this one into the other room on the computer I rarely want to print something on, and get a different one for this computer.
This is a great LCD HDTV for the money.Awesome picture when viewing HD but not as good in non HD. Obviously this LCD TV is built for HD. The built-in surround sound is good and overall sound quality is good from the TV.The only issue I can see is the contrast on non HD broadcasts. You have to find an acceptable level of contrast and brightness in order to see blacks and whites without washout. I tuned my screen for HD so when viewing non HD the contrast isnt as good.I am totally satisfied with the unit. Now I want a bigger LCD HDTV !
Panasonic Replacement KX-TG2343W cordless phone battery, They are good the phone is poor.. Buy a different phone! If you need one for your house..
After several washings and spins in the dryer, the iron-ons will peel and crack on the clothing. You might still get decent results with pre-shrunk clothes (wash & dry first) and then always plan to hang dry them after the artwork has been applied. Don't dry Avery iron-ons in the dryer; they will be destroyed in no time.
I needed a cheap rack that holds a lot of DVDs. This rack was exactly what I was looking for. It was easy to put together, less than 5 minutes. It doesn't take up too much room either. I received the in 4 days and I live on a military base, where everything takes 7-28 days to get here. It was indeed the fastest package I have ever received fro anywhere. Thank you J&R and Amazon.
Bought 2 of the RETRAK's thinking it is a novel idea. The straight attachment at the 3.5mm end on both are now broken. I guess from the "wringing" action.Notice the newer ones have a 90 degree attachment. Have not tried, didn't want to invest again.
I bought these inexpensive headphones for my tween and teenage, mainly because they brake all electronics! By break I really mean destroy and by all electronics, I mean ALL their electronics! They remained intake for almost 2 months. Right side ear speaker was the first one to be broken. I just saw it yesterday on the floor under the computer desk... This is a good purchase if you too have destructor kids.
It dis what I needed, kept people from thing about stealing my laptop. Yet it does a poor job actually securing the device. The lock can be wiggled loose.
This is a great product for the price. Definitely knock off from China, but it works and is cheap. I bought two just so I dont have to unplug. I would definitely recommend this product to friends.
There are paper jams, slow scanning, no scanning at all, difficulties learning how to use and set up the scanner. Sometimes it doesn't scan at all and then 10 mins later you get half a black page. No help downloading new drivers from Microtek's website. No help from the help desk. No advice online from anyone else. I feel like throwing it out of the window.
This camera is a great buy for those that are just beginning in photography and can't afford the high priced DSLR World. The optics are great, can't get too much better Leica. This camera is more than enough and will keep you very busy learning the art of photography.
It pairs quickly with laptops & bluetooth phones. Holds the gps module firmly and matches the look perfectly.The only gripe I have is it doesn't have an anti-slip surface so that I can throw it on the dashboard and not worry about it falling off.The battery lasts forever. I remember using it for 6 continous hors before switching off...mind you switching off because I had arrived at my destination!
My new rooftop mounted antenna was only providing intermittant reception of some stations. Coax running from the mount location exceeded fifty feet and was split to four televisions. After reading reviews I purchased this booster and it did the trick. I am now receiving all the area broadcast stations without any "pixeling" except for an occasional unexplained and momentary signal loss. The product, for its purpose is worth five stars but the positioning of the coax connections (in, out, power,) could be improved. Highly recommended to solve weak signal delivery.
I used to use Kodak for all of my traditional film photography needs but eventually switched to Ilford once I tried it. In my opinion, nothing compares to this film and the manufacturer (Ilford) continues to be the only film company out there who takes its traditional film photography customers seriously. Good luck finding Kodak papers anywhere, let alone in different sizes and sheens. Ilford continues to tailor to us photographers and hasn't strayed yet. Kodak on the other hand, in my opinion, has really sold us out in favor of the digital photography folks and most recently, the injet photo printing markets.Anyway, this film is amazing, the grain is perfect, and most importantly, the consistency in roll after roll is exactly the same which is a huge relief for us wet darkroom folks where you literally have once chance to get it right in the developer. Highly recommended!
This is so elegant and tiny that this was worth the wait for the right ipod for me! It took a bit of exploring to understand its interface but after that it has been smooth sailing. I bought this for the size (30GB) not the video. Now if I just didn't have to figure out what accessories to get to make the most of it...
I ordered 99 of these..only $64!!Then I found out I was being charged $492 to package up ship 99 in a box about the size of a deck of cards, to my home.WOW!RIP-OFF to the power of 100!!
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.
Linksys really should stop selling this. I've tried dozens of times to install it, using two different wireless routers, all without success. If you look, you'll find some incredibly complex directions on the web, which require you to do everything but stand on your head and spin around three times while praying to the Cisco gods. Don't expect Linksys to help, either. If you really, really want this, let me know and I'll sell you mine -- cheap.
If you're an audiophile, you may want to skip this review and search for the Bose headphones. But, if you're looking for a nice set of noise-canceling headphones, look no further. I had an older pair of Philips and I needed to replace them. The HN 110's are an improvement over the previous models. The sound is great and noise-canceling feature is effective. They also fold up nicely and are very compact. They aren't a budget-buster either (Best Buy had these listed at the original retail price). I would highly recommend these headphones.
Seems to work just as well as the battery the came with the camera...for a great price!
The headset is being used with a ATT DECT 6.0 phone.Also occasionally used with a cheapo cell phone.Headset works well with both.I don't make/receive a lot of calls, but the calls I do have are fairly long, and I hate holding the phone for long periods.This headset is the solution.Fits my head fine.The mic swivels vertically, and can be bent horizontally in order to keep it out of the way of anything you might be drinking.I put on the headset, put the phone in my shirt pocket and use the supplied clip to keep the excess headset cord under control, so I'm ready to chat and roam, hands free, all over the house.I have no complaints about the sound clarity, nor have I received any complaints from folks on the other end of the line.Headset does exactly what I bought it for, and it cost less than $10.A great buy!
I needed to replace some PC speakers and took a chance on how these would sound in my small home studio. It is one thing to mix through the headphones, but another just sit back and listen to speakers afterwards.Nice quality sound for $50! I do not need to crank the volumn, but occassionaly you need to. Handles well for what I need them. More than appropriate for mp3's in an apartment. Good studio playback. They just simply sound good... Listening to them now ;)
I am extremely happy with this Sony CD player. The controls are easy to navigate, even in the dark, and playback is flawless. I literally can't make it skip, and I've tried to. The only complaint I have is that the line out port is very staticy, but I can simply use the headphone port. I believe this is a problem with my unit alone, not with the DEJ615 in general. I recommend this player to anyone who asks; it is truly an exceptional unit.
I worked good for what it is. If you didn't buy your camera with a telephoto lens then the adaptors and aftermarket lenses are just a little bit extra. There is no adjusting for depth, this only works at full telescopic extention. You'll need to take the lens off to go back to taking up close pictures.
I needed a new mouse for my main workstation. I had been using one of these on my laptop for while, as you don't need a mousing surface, and it fits my hand really well. I realized that I didn't want to switch to a regular mouse for my workstation, so I got a second one of these. The only reason I don't give it five stars (and I love this trackball) is that it's falling a little behind the times. I would have liked an identical form factor with a few extra configurable buttons.
For under a hundred dollars it's a quality equalizer. The sound is nice and crisp. It has blue led illumination not mentioned which is a plus.
The Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser is a awesome set.I love the ultra quiet keys. I don't hear any loud clicking sounds. The pressure on the keys are very smooth, feels like im typing on air.The hot keys buttons are very helpful, i like the option to program them yourself and not just use the default logitech settings.Havent had any issues to report. I've never lost bluetooth connection since i've been using it. Its been about 2 months. I dont use the number keypad so i cant make any comments about it.The keyboard is a great size without the number keypad. Very slim.
I bought a Panasonic DMR-ES25 from another dealer and was APALLED! Some of the features didn't work, and two buttons on the remote either didn't work or were intermittent. It was very confusing to use as well. When I got the Samsung, I did everything but record from a DVD player without reading ANYTHING! The remote is beautifully laid out and there is NO problem with pressing two buttons at once which was a problem with the Chinese made Panasonic. This machine makes beautiful copies, and I'm looking forward to the arrival of my HDMI to DVI cable tomorrow to try upconverting the DVDs and even trying to upconvert the signal from my SD sat receiver! This machine, as well as the Panasonic and, I've heard, Sony units as well, will NOT copy pre-recorded DVDs. I've ordered a Clearpix "macrovision filter" to take care of that problem. This is the best piece of electronics since I bought a One For All universal remote. Absolutely recommended!
I needed to replace an older D-Link model Router, and because of the quality, cost, and reputation, I chose this router.I had this new Router running and integrated within about 20 minutes. The instructions and set up were very easy.
Very simple to hook up and use. You can put sound where ever you need it with these speakers. I have hooked them to my stereo and my mp3 player with fantastic results. The only things that could be upgraded are: Having to manually turn the power on all time and a little more bass would be nice. Other then that, they are a great product to own!!!!
I have a Sirius radio and the fm modulator was not powerful enough to overcome the capture effect with nearby broadcast stations. So I researched my radio and found the cable connections were exclusive to subaru (2005) but found the necessary adapters and ordered two adapters and this Audiovox unit. Installation was straight forward the most tedious part was getting to the radio. After getting to that point and installing it. I found the broadcast interference is gone and also the white noise. Happy customer here both with amazon and audiovox.. Id recommend the unit if you dont have an aux in for audio on your stereo which I didnt. BTW there is a good pdf file on the web that covers removing the subaru outback radio which took a while. To save you time do some reseach on your radio and check if the standard connection to your radio is motorola or not. If not you will have to by adapters or make them yourself.
Works great...it is compact, yet feels fairly sturdy. It has handled multiple devices connected without any problems~
This cord was a great value for my use. I found it to be much cheaper than from other sellers. Product arrived as promised and seems to work just fine.
I recently bought my first GPS unit, the Tom Tom One, and quickly found out that mounting it on the windshield is illegal in the state of California. So, out goes the suction cup holder, which was flimsy and mounted it too far from my reach anyway.I tried using velcro, which worked okay, but the GPS unit was wobbly and hard to use. I'd have to take it off, input the location then stick it back on.The Krusell Carholdic Kit, in addition to the Krusell Phoneholdic Kit, was the perfect solution to mounting the Tom Tom on my dashboard. I can't stress enough how well it works.The Krusell Carholdic Kit is the mount that goes on the dashboard. It's the female half, whereas the Krusell Phoneholdic Kit is the male half. You stick the Cardholdic mount on your dashboard, which looks like it should be there and has a sturdy feel. You just peel the backing off and stick it on.The Phoneholdic Kit contains the mount that sticks to the back of the GPS unit. Peel and stick then use either the round Swivel knob or the MiniClip by snapping it in place (both come with the Phoneholdic Kit). I used the MiniClip because it provides the best hold.You're done!You've made your Tom Tom into a portable unit that can clip on your belt or onto the Carholdic mount on your dashboard. It looks and works great!
these headphones have great sound.. but the earbuds are cheap and annoying .. they're made of this cheapie foam that doesnt feel quite right.. For the price though they're really not that bad a deal if you dont mind the foam...
This Plantronics Headset is just perfect, lightweight and has several ear pieces so anyone may wear in comfort, when added with Amazon processing and quick delivery this is the perfect transaction. Try it, you'll like it!
Until recently, I bought nothing but SanDisk and Lexar SD cards for my digital cameras. To be honest, they always worked perfectly and I have no complaints about the products themselves.A few months ago I was on the website of a well-known photo shop located in New York City and came across these Class 6 Kingston cards selling for about half the price of the SanDisk and Lexar products.Being in the market from some 4gb cards, I figured that I had nothing to lose (the store has a no-questions-asked return policy) so I ordered two.One went into my Nikon D80 and the other into my Canon G9. All that I can say is that they work just as well as the higher priced brands. I see no difference in performance and they have proven to be 100% reliable.Frankly, I don't find that one brand of Class 6 cards is any faster than another in my cameras. Perhaps someone with sophisticated testing equipment can prove that one brand is a milisecond faster than another but, for all practical purposes, it really doesn't matter.
This stuff is actually 16-gauge wire! Heavy duty, great for longer runs of cable without reducing audio quality, easy to use of a spool, easy to differentiate between sides (positive and negative) with the brand written on one side and a blank second side. Well worth the extra money, but I still got it for under $50!
This is my first laser print. It works great! And the price is so reasonable. It prints fast too. I like it very much.
This unit has not worked properly since new. Great picture on regular cable, but when hooked up to HD receiver, it shuts itself off. 7 months trying to find someone to repair it, now been in shop over six weeks, with no end in sight. WARRANTY SUCKS.
I purchased this monopod with the Bogen (Manfrotto) 3229 Swivel Tilt Head with Quick Release. This is a great combination. The monopod has 4 sections and it deploys with ease using three quick clamps. I recommend it to folks who want to stabilize their camera without lugging a tripod around.
outstanding quality photos, even action shots, awesome features, but drop it once on the hard floor and its toast. It's the retracting lens and cover that can get screwed up.
This is one of the cheaper gigabit switches I've seen around. Me coming from a 10/100 Cisco switch to this GS605 V4 was a big improvement for me. I ran pre-gigabit switch and post-gigabit switch speed tests on Cablevisions boost plus internet (50/8) and I gained a few Mbps when I was on the gigabit switch (Gigabit to Gigabit) So far, I'm very pleased with this product and I recommend it to everyone out there for both the price and performance.
I'm happy. Good for the money use it at work and home. Good soud and volume. No problems batt life is good, bought a external power supply all good. Not shielded only draw back, hear some digtal noise from cell phone but not bad or long.
This power center has a series of plugs, each labeled with the device it feeds, and ample surge protection. it hangs nicely on the wall and organizes the power cable connections. It seems to be a well thought out and executed product. The one thing that irritates me a bit is how bright the power light is. It's alway on and can be a little distracting when you're watching the TV.
Ordered these to replace my factory onkyo's... well the sound quality is much more detailed. The quality is far more superior. Obviously, these are not the best surround speakers on the market but mated with my current system, it sounds like I have a very High end system that consists of a onkyo manufacturer subwoofer, bic center channel and 2 sony tower speakers (which I paid $100 for both) plus these polk surround speakers... in a 5.1 setup. I am very pleased and I do consider myself an intermediate level audiophile. I can go 7.1 but the wife is putting up some resistance to installing additional speakers in mans land... the basement. I will win this battle in the end. Overall, this is a very good speaker. Total cost of my surround sound setup: $385 (just the speakers) and everyone that hears the setup is impressed, it never gets old. Lesson, if you want a high end system, you do not have to pay a high price tag. Research and you can spend less that $400 (for speakers only) for a complete high quality sound which will give the $3000 systems a run for their money. In my opinion, mine certainly does.
The wires were marked clearly which made installation very easy. It replaced the original harness that was removed by a previous owner and allowed me to use a standard harness to convert to the headunit harness easily.
It was suspiciously easy, for a USB to parallel port device.1) Connected the Parallel end of the Dynex to HP Laserjet 4p.2) Made sure printer was ON, RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS, and ONLINE.3) Plugged in the Dynex USB end into the computer.4) Printer and Dynex were recognized instantaneously. HP LaserJet 4p appeared under printers, and I was able to print immediately.Too good to be true for a device that tries to bridge the gap between two different technology eras.I have seen reports that people had trouble with HP Printers, even 4p. Well, the problem must have been something else.Make sure you plug in the Dynex to the printer first. Also, make sure that, if you manually mess with PRINTER PORT settings in the printer driver, you go for the USB Printing port.. it may be USB001 or USB002, try them all. I had to do none of that, however. Everything set up automatically, correctly, the first time.
This is my first portable player and I am very happy with it.First it plays all the disc's I throw at it. dvd+r and +rw.It actually states in the manual that it does not play +r, but it does. The screen tilts, You don't realise how useful this is until you use it. The screen is very clear and the footprint of the unit is nice and small. Battery slots in nicely too.the Sound via the headphones is excellent, speakers less so.Battery life is not great, but it seems to be a common complaint with all these players.Finally I have been very happy with my purchase, there are cheaper machines out there but the panasonic seems solid and well made. I would highly recommend it. Also with the car adaptor and bag as a mail in rebate.
I purchased two of these drives- one for my PS3 and the other for my digital camera. The read and write speeds are good (probably not the full Class 6 speed), and the price is certainly right. Overall, I've been happy with them both.
The two most important features to me are the quality of the photos a camera takes (with and w/out the zoom), and how quickly the picture is taken when you press the shutter and quick speed between photos. This camera delivers both those features.I had an Olympus Stylus for years, then a year ago thought I should get a new autofocus camera and read snappy advertising by Nikon about their special glass lens technology for incredibly sharp pictures blah blah blah. I was sold. That camera took terrible fuzzy or grainy photos with the zoom, and not that great without the zoom lens. And the worst part was the wait time between photos with and without the flash. We'd press the shutter also, and there would be a few second delay before the photo was taken. By then all the kids had moved and we had to set everybody up all over again. Do not buy a Nikon lite touch.I love the Olympus. We've taken it to the ocean and snapped four rolls of film. Every photo was sharp, colorful, and good quality. I cannot tell you how releived we were when we got the photos. Olympus makes a great product at a great price without a lot of pomp and circumstance.
The Apple iPod is absolutely GREAT!! It is so easy to use and to put songs onto it. The battery lasts for a really long time. It holds more songs than I will ever need to put on there. Tremendous amount of accesories to go with with it. Put it in the car, desktop, whatever, it is great.
I have 512MB and 1GB ATP card. I use them with my mp3 player and digital camera and I never had any problems. Before buying ATP brand I did research on the web and found that many people using other brands have problems such as file corruption, their devices don't work well when card is filled to capacity or card just dies. I bought ATP because it's professional grade, they even put that in writing on the package. It works great every time. I guess you get what you pay for.
This charger was a replacement for the one that came with my camera, I feel lucky to be able to find one that works as well as this one has
I didn't have an AUX input on my factory radio and did not want to buy a new one so having a cassette slot allowed me to get this adaptor. The sound quality is amazing. I highly recommend this if you are in the same situation. Broadcasting the sound through the radio station option is horible.
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.
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
saludoscumple con sus funciones, muy seguro y eficientelo recomiendo plenamente, es muy necesario cuando se requieremuchas gracias
Now that I've looked through all the reviews for this CD player, I'd like to kick myself in the pants. I wish there was a "no stars" button. I bought it because it's cute, sleek and easy to carry around the house with me. When I finally received it, I was thrilled with the appearance, but when I went to try it out the CDs wouldn't play. I tried several different Cds and it whirrs them around for about a minute and then gives an error message. Now I get to go through the hassle of returning it and claiming a refund. DO NOT buy this product, spend a little more cash and get something that will actually work!
Item simply stopped working on after about six months of use. It's a black box with no opportunity to troubleshoot.It's a waste of money. Look elsewhere for your ethernet-switching needs!
I used to have a white nano.. but I sent it back because 1. My friend let me rip all of his CD's so my collection went from around 900 songs to 1300 songs heh... and ive got like 20 more cds to rip now.. and then he battery meter was screwed up.. I would charge it for 4 hours left plugged in and then after a hour or two of use it would show that it was halfway charged..wtf?.. so it got sent back.. now a few months later I ordered the black ipod 30gig and i like it alot... except for the fact that the battery meter is STILL messed up on the 5g (anyone else have this problem?) and after 3 or 4 hours of use its showing red in the battery meter.. I hope this is either the meter messed up and not my battery.. grr! thats why I give it 4 stars..
Good price, does exactly what i need it to do. If you need your computer to have bluetooth capability, this is what you should get.
Bought this (and a spare battery) to charge the battery for my Nikon P-100 without having it in the camera an it works great.
This is a sturdy, well-made piece of hardware that fits neatly in my computer purse, but it goes much farther than extending access in hotel rooms (as important as that is). This is social hardware that eases the sticky public situations that happen when people with laptops are jockeying for the lone power outlets in coffeeshops, airport waiting areas, and conference waiting rooms. Bring this out and ask if you can share, or plug it in and invite others to use it. The only problem comes when you have to leave early and three people are plugged into your strip -- just tell them it's $17 on Amazon and "don't leave home without one."
I use these speakers for listening to radio & TV news/dramas. I add a polk center channel speaker for action movies or music. The center channel speaker has too much bass for listening to radio news. This is not my primary speaker for listening to music. Decent value.
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.
Unlike many of the reviewers, I was fortunate to almost never have problems with my cable. We have had cable since the mid 1980's and, have had very few problems. However, a few weeks ago, we had an ice storm, but our cable was not out very long and, it seemed to work just fine (when the electricity was on). A week or so later, I noticed that many of the digital channels were coming in poorly and the local channels, NBC, CBS, etc. were not coming in at ALL! I contacted the cable company after checking all of my connections and they recommended that I re-check my connections. Well, the problem still existed. I did notice what I believe, to be coaxial-type cables hanging down in the alley behind many of the houses on my street. I called the cable company, and they sent someone out who looked at them and my neighbors tell me, wrapped them around the telephone poles so, that they would not be hanging out in the alley. I called them again and there answer was basically the same: you are getting a weak signal and, the problem is more or less on YOUR end not OURS. So I went online to find advice regarding this problem and, of course, others had similar problems. So I decided to buy this booster based on the majority of good reviews. Prior to hooking this device up, I checked my channels to see if they were still out, they were. So, I hooked the booster up as instructed and, now ALL of my channels work just fine. So for me, this device works wonderfully. I suppose if I kept after the cable company they would have fixed the problem but, I am sure it would have taken a great deal of headache on my part to get there. I paid about $50 for this product with 2nd day air shipping.
Ok. Pros and Cons1. ... covering- I dropped it one time and it stoped reading Mp3 Based Cds2. ...!3. Need a Burner on ur computer BEWARE YOU CANT USE THIS THING IF YOU DONT HAVE A BURNER!4. No little..(charectors)..in your Song titles. Doesnt Read the file if you have these!5. Scrolls through REALLY slow takes a long time to get to High Numbers in your play list6. Horrible SOund HORRIBLE DONT BELIEVE THE OTHERS. I take this on my bus and i cant hear the darn thing.7. Sound Quality is ok.8. Need Quality cds9. Of course the Ear phones are horrible and hurt my ears. 10. Want Something good?? Intel Pocket Concert is the bomb mp3 Player. Overall dont get it not worth your precious money
I am a graduate student and type A LOT, and the keyboard was really helpful to my hands and back. They don't hurt as much anymore. However, I did not take the measures of the keyboard and the desktop into accound, so the keyboard is too high for my desk (it gets stuck when I try to put the shelve back under the desk). It has the option to remove the front part that gives the hight, but that wouldn't help my wrists as much. The best would be if it could be adaptable; without having to remove it and put it back every time I want to use it. Also, some keys do not always work. For everything else, I love it.
This is an excellent product for what it is: a stand for a MacBook Pro.The mStand gives you a nice area to store a keyboard or sleeve, puts the screen at a nice height (especially when using alongside a Cinema Display), and is very sturdy and looks nice next to the Cinema Display.Not much more to say about it, except Yes, it's a little pricey. But there's really nothing else that compares to it, which is of course why I purchased it.BTW, I am using it with a new 13" MacBook Pro and 24" Cinema Display.
Pros: Uses less batteries than the Space Shuttle... (6 AAs)Great idea gone to H*** quickly due to LACK OF PRODUCT SUPPORT! Apparently the person in charge of designing and marketing tapes for these units suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder and is totally unable to remotely consider any meaningful COMPLETE LINE of tapes. Red, blue,white pearl (paper?) - Yellow smiley faces. Green metalic. Black on clear - but no white on clear...There appears to be little, if any, hope for those who might actually like to COLOR CODE products in any single medium - plastic, paper, polyester, metallic,etc. Just whatever come to the designer's head is what's released. Five types here. Two there. One over here... No rhyme nor reason.Dymo has done themselves NO FAVORS HERE!
I rate this camera bag a 5-Star in quality and appearance. However, its a little big for what I needed. I'm keeping it anyway, only because I can carry my camera, charger, extra supplies and all of the wires with me. I'll use it on those family vacations when we will be staying in hotels and I need to charge my battery at night. Or if I want to hook up the camera to a television so I can show the pictures I've taken.But actually, I've already purchased a smaller bag that suits my needs exactly. This is a very nice bag, but I wanted something to loop my belt through and go, allowing me to carry my camera and extra battery along.
I put a floatation strap on these binoculars and placed them in fresh water for perhaps 30 seconds to test for bouyancy. I then packed them for a western trip that included a five day float trip. When I unpacked them one tube was completely obscured with water droplets. Within a half hour in the sun the other tube was fogged beyond use.
I liked this flash drive very much. It is compact and sturdy. The transfer speed for Read and Write is reasonable. You just need to be aware of the cover not to lose it.
makes a world of difference, my macbook was so slow, it was hell but with the upgrade from 2gb to 4gb my laptop is much better, programs open instantly
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 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.
We purchased this television almost five years ago and it's still holding up nicely. The picture is crisp and clear with no distortion, it is viewable from many different angles, and has provided us hours and hours and TV and Wii playing pleasure.The one thing I really *don't* like about this television is the sound. It's been almost five years and I still can't get the sound to where I feel it is crisp and clear without being "hollow". I constantly play with the sound controls and although there are MANY options, the sounds is never really that great. I'm not looking for booming stereo-sound, just something that doesn't feel as if the music is vibrating the whole television and the voices aren't mumbling. Sooner or later we are going to have to invest in a separate sound system, but I sort of feel that if you invest a good bit of money in a good television, the sound should be up to par with the rest of the features.I know this television is no longer available, but if anyone is looking to buy one second-hand or has the opportunity to own one, I thought I might share a review.
I'M VERY HAPPY WITH MY ARCHOS, ITS EVERYTHING AND MORE THAN I EXPECTED.
I had the same problem as other customers with the mail in rebate that never arrived. Also the product needs drivers installed with older windows versions, which can be annoying to find and download. Other than this it works fine.
For the price they have very good base, and also the size. Highly recommend. Very Happy with them. Perfect for what I was looking for.
This appeared to be a great router at first. It works very well, when it works that is. Tons of people have disconnecting problems with this router and the only fix online and in the many tech forums to fix these problems is to just buy a different router than this one. Unless you enjoy continuously dropping connection from your router. I've heard that the firmware may be the problem so if you do end up buying this you better not update the firmware because once you do you cannot go back to the older version. I disconnected mine and hooked up my old router that I originally bought this thing to replace. Bad router and bad customer support from manufacturer.
No cradle, but uses a STANDARD miniusb cable... same one as my Intel mp3 player and olympus digicam in fact. Even charges via usb (though slower than witht the included ac adapter,) not bad at all. Bye-bye to my cradles.Gorgeous screen, very high resolution is easy on my eyes. Still fits in my pocket like the M505, with my wallet :)Comes with tons of great software, had no trouble with word, excel, powerpoint, videos, pictures, (stuff beyond what I even want this organizer for.) All my old info imported without a hitch, right from Outlook.Versamail works fine, even sees my exchange server, etc. Doesn't crash like some people said- as long as you spend the time to properly set it up!The screen is ultra-sensitive.. barely needs a tap. Even comes with a screen protector (that plastic film.)Body is made of metallic plastic like the IPaq.. looks shiny like a mirror, and seems durable (not like the cheap paint on phones.) Very classy looking left-folding cover to protect the screen when it's in your pocket.Down-button is a little hard to push. oh well.I use this for the calendar, appointments, contacts, and foreign dictionaries (they run a lot faster on the internal memory now.. don't need the SD card.) UPDATE: Just put in a ton of mp3s on an SD card and this thing is amazing. It can even drive my Sennheiser HD-580 headphones =) (Yes it's a STANDARD 3.5mm plug!!)
I originally purchased one of these at my job 5 years ago. The rest of the company quickly forced our IT department to make this the standard ergonomic keyboard. I just bought my second one. It has great features and function keys. I love the ergonomic styling. Its a really comfortable keyboard.
Makes using multiple remotes obsolete. So easy to use and to set up. No more hunting for the right codes!
This is a simple product. It's a network cable that's very long. I needed this to run through conduit across the roof and eave of my home, because wireless wasn't working due to the locations of the computers.It has held up well. The "snagless" simply means the little risers are on the side so when you pull it through, the release tab is less likely to catch on other wires and things.
Short ans sweet:Works as expected, but the band can sometimes flip if not wrapped tight enough (which can cause skin irritation or feel too tight). It is sturdy, but the velcro can get dirty easily. Player fits snugly inside.
I would have given this headset 5 stars except that the instructions tell you how to install it, but leave it at that. Well after installing them, all the sound still continued to come out my desktop speakers instead of the headset. I had to figure out for myself how to change Windows to use the headset instead of the speakers. Then I had to do this every time I would unplug the headset and plug it back in. I figured out that if you set the headset as the default speaker, Windows will automatically switch to the headset every time you plug it in, and revert back to the speakers when you unplug it. Maybe a little comment about this in the instructions would have been nice since I thought they were broken at first.Now that I got them working right, I love them. I only use them while playing World of Warcraft and the sound quality is great, and the mic comes through clearly on the other end while using Ventrilo. It's really easy to bump the mute button and not realize it, but that's really my only gripe.
Great product, does what it is supposed to do. You can really feel the good quality of construction in this thing. Has nice thick insulation, perfect for if you have a lot of power cords overlapping places like me so that you don't get any noise in the signal if you have a hd that speeds up or a router that sends noise everywhere.This really is not a draw back at all, but to some; you might want to be aware that because this cable is of such high quality, the cable is naturally thicker and stiffer. It does bend pretty tight without putting any damage on it, but just be aware if you are trying to turn a corner within an couple inches. It really is a good product, and for a great amazon price! I would recommend this to anyone.
Titanium means very light weight. These are light. Sound is OK, but you have to press them against your ears to get full sound. Also, I am not bald, so the phones keep slipping off my head. I use them for my iPod. It's a good thing I'm sitting instead of jogging. I suppose for the price, they are ok, but I'd rather spend a few dollars more and get a heavier headset. (I did buy a more expensive pair.)
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.
We purchased the 400 Turbo with the intent to use it to replace our outdated mailing label system that required us to keep multiple copies of labels on hand. The reasons we purchased the 400 Turbo were 1) QuickBooks integration and 2) speed of printing.I took the printer out of the box at 8:30am and had it integrated with QuickBooks and printing our logo and return address on every label in under 45 minutes. The printer itself was working faster than that.Highly recommended.
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.).
Get it. Sharp delivers on the goods with this one. The picture quality is amazing, the speakers are as good as it gets built in, and the inputs are plentiful and easy to work with. I bet the newer Sharp Aquos model with upgraded features and the added HDMI input would also be sweet if the price comparison is close enough.
I used this cable to hook up my Wii to my projector in my home theater room. It worked like a charm. Delivery was fast, efficient and everything was delivered as promised. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.
This product is a Nikon Lens Cap. Too bad Nikon didn't produce this lens cap with a tie-on string so that when it comes loose, you don't lose it. I was using my DX D70 at a parade and thought I had snapped the lens cap on tightly - but it fell off so had to buy a new one. Very satisfied with the purchase and shipping was very quick!
I bought this with a boss monoblock 1100 watt amp, and took it to a professional installer. I showed him all the bad reviews just so he could work around any potential problems. Only been a day so far, but it sounds great. Sound is rich and full. The sub gives me the full audio range i have been looking for without overdoing it. Overall I am pretty happy so far. This is my first time with a setup like this and to me it sounds great. I didnt expect too much bump based on prior reviews, and they were right, but it is plenty for me.
My first CB radio. Works very well for on highway use and NOAA weather anywhere...really anywhere. Not the top model but good for a first CB radio, for someone who doesnt want to pay over $100 but still get a decent radio. I would recommend this item to anyone, except professional truck drivers. I run a firestick I antenna and it works well. Good for highway info and directions. Be sure to purchase an SWR meter, or get it tuned by a professional, to ensure that your radio is tuned correctly, else you could burn it up. CB radios are NOT plug and play devices.
1) Clear signal.2) SCRM mode - real privacy mode, not a filter like other radios.3) NOAA alert - really works. Checks NOAA every 7 seconds.4) Volume controls right under fingers.5) Better charger options (direct or base) than other radios.6) Orange Color - easy to find in backpack.7) Good price.Complaints - 10 miles, dream on. 2-3 actual, but all radiosclaim 10 miles, delivering 2-3.
I purchased this mainly for the retractable cord because my storage space is limited. The cord does not retract well and when it does still leaves about a foot hanging out. Even has a stopper (if it reaches it) that leaves about 8 inches out. I didn't even try to plug it in. Love Amazons return policy.....
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.
We have had this TV for 5 months now and LOVE it!! It has stunning color, amazing clarity and is very simple to use and install. We studied the reviews and chose this one for both it's size and it's cost. We could not be happier with our purchase.
I received the PalmOne Tungsten E as a gift last Christmas. It worked for only three months and then it just died. I turned it off one evening after updating my contacts and when I tried to turn it on the next morning, it wouldn't turn on. None of the resets would work - soft reset, hard reset, cradle reset. Nothing, nada, zip. I went to the PalmOne online forum and there were at least 15 other people who were the owners of PalmOne products that had the same thing happen to them. As for customer service - ha! What a joke! You can't even get in touch with customer service to explain what is wrong with your PDA without paying $25. Have your credit card ready when you call. I will be replacing my PDA but NOT with another Palm product. There was only a 90 day warranty and now I'm just out of luck. I highly recommend going to the PalmOne online forum before purchasing a Palm product and see for yourselves what other problems other people are experiencing. I'm very disappointed in PalmOne.
So far, lamp is very nice, good quality, easy to assemble, appears sturdy. Have only had for a few weeks so cannot comment on longevity. My only complaint is that the scrollwork at the base of the lamp does not align with the scrollwork at the top, as it does in the picture; it's a little off-kilter. I'm not sure if this is a flaw in this individual lamp or if it's universal. It's not terribly noticeable but if you're a bit of a perfectionist like me, it's bothersome. Otherwise, though, the lamp is gorgeous, and it was much, MUCH less expensive than anything comparable in stores.
I have owned several camcorders, as a matter of fact, I returned three until I decided on the Sony 608. The majority of analog camcoders do not offer all the features as this, along with the quality and usability, the 608 is your best bargain.It is smaller than the average and yet has the larger screen (3 inch). The usb streaming feature is fun and easy to use and produces remakable images on your computer. The 20x analog zoom, as well as the 560x digital is more than enough for any usage. The nightshot feature actually works in total dakness. I cannot see spending hundreds more for slightly better digital quality. I am totally satisfied.
I bought it after a couple of weeks of deliberation and after almost deciding to by the canon zr-45. The main thing in favor of the zr was its compact size.The trv140 on the other hand had great nightshot capabilites. I valued that more than size, so I bought the sony.I got a good deal at circuit city. Since then, I've played with it some and am enjoying it tremendously.The following is not a comparison with any other camcorder, they are just observations about the 140.Things going for this camcorder :1. Good picture quality overall.2. Great nighshot capabilities. It also has a light if you want full color images in the dark.3. Really simple to use.4. Setting up USB was no problem on my Win2K machine. Pixela worked on the first go, thought it did crash sometimes. But you won't find yourself using it that much. Firewire connectivity was equally simple and the picture quality was great. The USB connectivity is good for using it as a webcam.5. Hooking it to the tv was also straightforward and the image quality was excellent.6. Good audio capture.The worst of this camcorder: The motor noise, loud and clear ! Most camcorders seems to have this problem, but it is unmistakable on this one ! I believe software filters can take it out to some extent. Yet to try that.Minor irritants:1. The focussing is a tad slow.2. Bulky compared to mini dvs.3. The USB cable provided is too small.4. No firewire cable.I didn't really care for still images since even the high end camcorders have only a megapixel resolution which is no good for stills.I didn't care for backward compatibility with hi8 tapes.I just wanted to be able to use my cam anytime, anywhere and this one fits my needs and budget just right.I would have given it 5 stars if it weren't for the motor noise. That really seems like clumsy design on Sony's part. Also sony could have done better than to provide an amateurish software like PixelaShoot away,amit
Cables arrived ahead of schedule. Cables worked great ... quality cable and connectors.I ordered other cables from C2G and all worked well.I even ordered wrong cables (my mistake) and they sent me what I should have ordered in quick return.These cables and C2G are nice to work with
It is not compatible with windows at all. You will not be able to use the disk you are using with nsl pluged directly in a windows PC. Also, it is not compatible with windows vista.
There is always a horrible static sound. If you move or breathe to heavily the sound will cut out. Sometimes blinking is enough to make sound cut out. Even if there was no static and no cutting out the music that comes out these headphones seems muffled. Even if it produced good sound these things are so uncomfortable they give you a headache. Even if they produced good sound and were comfortable they are made of cheap plastic and would break in half eventually.
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.
sure was an excellent price but it did not work for my new nuvi 2300 hope I can find another cord that will work
This item fits just like a OEM part should fit. What more can you ask except for a price that justifies the cost of the item!
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.
This lens is great! It has great sharpness, nice contrast, just the right amount of distortion when taking portrait photos and best of all it it compact and lightweight.I wish it has weather seal like most other L primes.
I bought this item based on the reviews here on Amazon.com from other HDTV users and after trying every possible antenna angle and every possible configuration it WEAKENED my signal strength by half! What a waste of money. I bought the Antenna Direct DB-2 and it works remarkably well especially considering it uses no power but I was hoping that this would boost the signal strength a bit as I consistently get between a 45 and 55 % signal. After hooking up this product, I could never get a reading any higher than 25%. Buyer beware! it may work fine for cable but don't buy this expecting it to increase your over-the-air HDTV signal. Invest in a good antenna instead!
I'll keep this short. The only way that I could tell that the Signal booster was working at all was by a drop in my internet speed and the little green light was on. Other than that the picture quality stayed the same.
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 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.
STEPS TO INSTALL THE MUSIC ANYWERE BY Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge WINDOWS XP NOTEBOOK WITH WIRELESS1. CONNECT THE SYSTEM TO YOUR COMPUTER ETHERNET CABLE AND POWER ON2. ON THE INSTALLATION DISK DON'T GO TO START HERE GO TO UTYLITIES AND INSTALL3. YOU WILL SEE EVERYTHING IS CONNECT OR DISCONNECT DON,T DO NOTHING4.DISCONNECT EVERYTHING AND GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR ROUTER CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE TO YOUR ROUTER AND THE CABLES TO THE RECEIVER OR MUSIC MEDIA5. ON YOU COMPUTER PRESS CONNECT AND TOUR ARE READY TO GOIS SO EASY TOOK ONLY 5 MINUTES
I looked at this website just a few days ago and I don't remember seeing the Terms & Conditions link. (I think AMAZON just added it recently.)As for the small print, on the bottom of the first page and continued on the second, these terms specifically state that the following is not covered: "DAMAGE FROM ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO THE PRODUCT, UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS;". So if you accidentally drop it, you are out of luck. This statement also contradicts the Coverage Comparison Chart above where it says it will cover "Failures caused by environmental factors, such as heat, dust, and humidity". Seems that "dust" would constitute "INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO THE PRODUCT." I wouldn't be surprised if a heat or humidity failure would be blamed on the owner as abuse, which is not covered by the Terms & Conditions.As for the comparison to Ritz Camera, that site offers an extended warranty by the same company, NEW. A one-year policy at Ritz for cameras under $699 costs you $108. This Amazon policy costs $89.99 for three years and for any camera over $300. But the terms are different in that the statement about accidents and such is not included in the basic policy offered by Ritz. (At least their basic policy. The Florida and New York versions have the same statement against accidents, abuse, etc. as this Amazon policy.)This policy offered by Amazon sounds just like many offered by other companies at comparable prices. All it seems to do is to extend the warranty for defects in the manufacturing process. Take a look at the Comparison Chart above. All of the covered failures or damages (except maybe the dust option which I mentioned earlier) would only likely occur if there were a manufacturing defect. You would think a manufacturing defect would show in the first year.The Ritz Camera policy provides different coverage (not necessarily better) that a person may or may not want. If you think there is a good chance of accidental damage, then you might think it is good insurance. Otherwise, live on the wild side,take a chance, and save a few bucks.
Works spradically - not dependable. Will not work with AC adapter, even though directions state that it will.
It is so difficult to find a simple AM FM radio that has good sensitivity, great bass auto scan and five easy presets so you could set up five or more and at the touch of a button you're on your station.Sangean did it. The DT 120 is an ideal radio..very small, yet powerful. I've used it on a long bus trip the last couple of days and I still have full power on one AAA battery. I was picking up FM stations 70 miles before I hit the cities I was going to. This was the test..picking up signals in a moving vehicle and this radio excelled.I've owned many radios over the years. This little gem is one of the best. The AM reception is very good..not great. The Sony SRF M37V is a bit better,but there is no auto scan or bass and the AAA battery life is not as good as the DT 120,plus I like having the presets on top of the radio. It is very easy to use in the dark.Highly recommended!
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.
I am SHOCKED at the quality of these headphones. For the amount that I paid... I am honestly wordless. No wonder the name Panasonic carries it's weight in quality. I am listening to them just right now and the bass is wonderful. BANG FOR THE BUCK, don't settle for anything else. I hope they last as long they sound, I'll update if anything bad happens, hopefully not =D
Incredibly simple and effective, this product should be a standard part of every photographer's kit bag. Works on all lenses too, from video cameras to sunglasses. One side has a brush that is used to effectively remove all the large dust particles (I usually use a micro fiber cloth, and cannot get as much dust as this simple brush removes). BTW, the brush is retractable, so it won't get easily damaged. Next, there is the lense tip. Wow, for me, my issue has never been the stray fingertip or smudge (as I'm extremely careful about my lenses), however, the occasional droplets of morning mist are virtually unremovable with the microfiber cloth alone... not true for the Nikon 7072!!! I find myself using the brush side at least once a day and the lens cleaner at least twice a week. Again, I definitely recommend this... oh, and the price is definitely on the mark for something you'll use multiple times!!!
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
This is an awesome product. I can already see its possibilities. For curiousity's sake, I use this with my Dell Inspiron 1100 (a mediocre laptop nowadays)Pros:-Small & compact (this is actually the smallest USB hub ive seen) so it's great for ppl on the go-Relatively inexpensive compared to other hubsCons:-Takes a while to detect after startupOverall, I am pleased with its performance. I have heard of other hubs overheating but I don't seem to have that problem with this one =)
There isn't much to say, it performs as expected and have never tripped the breaker. This was the cheapest deal out there so I bought it.
I bought this when I got my first digital camera. I found it very easy to use this to transfer pictures from the CF memory card instead of using the Canon software to transfer the pictures. I have also used this when I travel to transfer pictures to my laptop and to PC's at internet cafes. I think this was one of my best buys ever...it was cheap, I have used is a lot and it is easy to use :-)
will record on any recorder never had problems. memorex and all the others gave me problems on my panasonic recorder.
After running cable through the house, the signal in the bedroom upstairs was weak. I installed the Motorola amp in about 2 minutes and the picture and audio were great!
I bought the c340 to replace the Garmin iQue 3600. There are only a couple of things that I miss from the iQue that are not present in the c340. For example, in the iQue, the street numbers are displayed as you travel down the road; not so with the c340. In the c340, only the street names that are perpendicular to the road you are traveling are displayed (maybe there's a setting I'm missing). I want to know the names of the street adjacent to the one I'm traveling.With that said, the c340 interface is super easy to use. The text-to-speech voices are decent. Additional text-to-speech voices can be downloaded from Garmin. I'm currently running either British male voice or the Aussie male voice. The real time traffic information works well. It alerts you of potential traffic on the road you are traveling or on your route. You can then avoid said traffic by doing a re-route. Be sure to get Garmin GTA-11 and NOT GTA-10 traffic module. The GTA-11 module includes a built-in FM antenna where the GTA-10 does not.One more quibble about the c340 is the timeliness of the map database (maybe this is NAVTEQ's fault). There have been instances where I selected POIs that have moved locations, closed, or are not in the database.
Just recieved this. Using Windows 98 First Edition (with all available updates). Downloaded and installed drivers. The device works fine.
I have used this headset for years at 2 different companies. I consider it an essential for my sales calls. I can answer the phone from anywhere in my office. The clarity is the best, it never breaks,sound quality is perfect and is so comfortable, I forget I have it on. Plantronics is my go to company for wireless headsets for my work and for my cell phone. If you do have any issues, their customer service is friendly and responsive. Highly recommend.
Is it wrong to be in love with your digital camera? I can't even start to explain my deep feelings for my 'Kodak Easyshare CX6200'. Maybe it is it's sleek body and smooth design. It could be the way I feel like I'm always in charge in the relationship and it goes with me everywhere. It's not ashamed to be seen with me in public. And it never makes me look well, a little hippy in my pics I email my friends from my trip to the beach. It could be the way it looks at me with complete admiration. It never gets hostle and makes a great listener, but it does get a bit gassy around the holidays, but all the same wheter it's wrong or not it really is my soulmate.
Got the camera, for best price I could find from reputable business.Camera arrived with a cracked sensor, emailed Amazon and another was on the way the next day !!Great service.Thanks Amazon for taking care of your customers.
I purchased this camera for two reasons. One was to get a camera with a native SD slot to test my Eye-Fi card and the second was to have a camera I would not feel too horrible if it went over the side of the boat during a sail trip.I had tried to use the Eye-fi card in my Nikon D70S SLR. However it required a conversion card (CFII => SD) and the conversion card ending up bending the pins on my camera making it inoperable (See my other reviews). I put the Eye-Fi card in the A570 and it immediately was recognized by the camera and true to expectations began to upload my pictures to my MacBook and to the Internet.The picture quality is decent indoors and much improved out doors. It has a lot a features that were generally not available the last time I bought a point and shoot such as aquarium profiles and stabilizer function. If you are looking for a solidly built camera I might not recommend this particular Canon. It has a very cheap feel to it in many regards. However, it suites my purposes and was in the price range I was looking for.If you are going to use this camera, especially with the Eye-Fi card, be prepared to invest in a bunch of batteries or a good set of (at least 4 - to have a spare set) rechargeable batteries.
Product works fine. Easy to install and use. Actually shows up on my system as 14-in-1.
I bought this camera for my daughter thinking it would be a great alternative to her using my digital camera. We both used it to take some pictures and we downloaded them using the enclosed software. All of the pictures came out so dark. They all looked like a blurry black picture of nothing.What a waste of money!!!!!
This is my first cleaning kit that I ever purchased. I was a little skeptical that this small cleaning pen would actually clean my lenses, but it really does. Also the low price made me wonder if it was a poorly built product, but it is very sturdy and durable. Sometimes you need to use a cloth to get rid of some oils on your lens, but this tool cleans 99% of all dirt, dust, and smudges on my lens. A great product!
These speakers are great for any home surround sound system setup. They sound exceptional with the latest movie sound tracks. But if you are to used them as your general audio listening pleasure do yourself a favor and buy a sub woofer. Overall its a great buy!Samuel Medina
I was concerned about some of the reviews I had read but it is an excellant product for the price. It is cheaper plastic, but what do you expect for the price. It does its job well and I have had no issues.
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 spent a few weeks doing research on 22" monitors and decided on the 225BW. I mainly looked at the Acer 22" and Samsung 226BW in comparison to the 225BW. In the store, the text clarity on the Acer didn't seem as sharp/clear to me as the 225BW. The price between the 225BW and the 226BW was relatively close.I chose the 225BW over the 226BW because the 225 is known to work well (aside from a little backlight bleeding that is hardly noticeable to me though) and have few if no problems. The 226BW is produced with one of two panels ('S' panel or 'A' panel). The S panel is made by Samsung, while the A panel is made by another manufacturer. The majority of the people that got the 'A' panel found it to be of lesser quality than the Samsung panel. Since I didn't want to play the lottery, I chose the proven 225BW with its height adjustable stand.I replaced my 17" Samsung LCD with this monitor. Both are great, but the huge viewing area is awesome.
UPDATED: They seem to have fixed the problem as of the most recent purchased. We'll see how well it lasts now.I have an arthritis-like condition which causes hand pain. This keyboard is by far the most comfortable I have ever used, and I get at least an hour a day more typing done than I would on any lesser keyboard.That said, there are some serious design flaws.The cord for this keyboard inexplicably leaves its protective outer tubing and enters at the keyboard plastic as bare wires. Any amount of flexing or bending here means that the wires will break.I wanted to use this keyboard along with my laptop for travel, as nobody makes an ergonomic laptop! I can't recommend it. My own homebrew ergonomic workstation (a recliner and a swing arm for my monitor) means that I have to move the keyboard out of my lap in order to stand up or sit down. Every time I move the keyboard, those little wires fray. If I'm lucky I get a year out of one of these, and every time it's the same problem; mysterious keyboard failure to work properly, I check the wires, sure enough something's broken right at that weak point.It's such a stupid design problem. I've owned other keyboards where the cord cover went all the way into the keyboard, protecting the wires. The older model Microsoft Natural (blue and white 1.0 from four or five years ago) did not have this problem. I'd probably still be using it if I hadn't spilled a drink into it.I suppose I can try the wireless version, but I don't like to use those for travel for security reasons. And really, I shouldn't have to. This is a very simple problem to fix, and should be fixed.
Good product for the price, but I wish I would have spent a little more and bought a nuvi instead. It would have been smaller to carry along in my bag would we travel.
I used this cleaner, per instructions, on some old Kodak Tri-X B&W film and it ruined them permanently. It left a sprinkling of white dots all over the emulsion. I followed the instructions to remove the dots, and it made it worse. I wrote the company about it twice, and got no reply. Luckily I stopped after a few negatives, but the ones it ruined were irreplaceable. I threw this crap out the next day.
It produces one heck of a great image, we use it as a backup to our Sony EVID70 in our teleconference room. I found a guy that was selling a half dozen of them from a business that had upgraded their A/V system (not ONeills-the one I originally purchased from them had a defective motor, but I got a full refund so no harm and Sam was very easy to work with). Tested when received and it worked fine, so all was good, and since it's a backup, it doesn't see heavy use.
When it comes to purchasing a printer, I look for three things: reliability, features and toner consumption. I have had both 2605dn and 2600n for a year now and I can say that when it comes down to features and memory, the 2605dn comes out shining, but in toner consumption, the 2600n is the king. Both printers have Toner Limit Override, which allows you to keep printing after the cartridge reaches its "limit" giving you hundreds of extra prints. But only the 2600n has the option of printing color in 600dpi and true black without using some color in the prints. The 2605dn prints color only in 2400dpi and always uses a bit of color on its black prints even for you set it for 600dpi (600dpi applies only for black prints in the 2605n). I can honestly tell you that the difference in toner consumption is INSANE. I can print FOUR TIMES more color prints with the 2600n than with the 2605dn, and you cannot tell the deference in quality between the two. Yes the 2605dn is faster, has more memory, can print both sides of the paper automatically and handle heavy paper better, but for me toner consumption is too much of a deference to not notice it. Oh, and my 2605dn burned down on its first birthday. Here are some more details if you are interested:2605dn -Pros: Fast, excellent quality. The automatic two-side printing feature is awesome and saves you a lot of time. Can print on transparencies, and cardboard paper. Easy to load toners. Can upgrade memory. It is HP Solution Center compatible, which gives you a run down on how many prints are left, etc. without the need of accessing the internet.Cons - Costs $200 more that its 2600n sister. No low quality color printing option available. Black prints will always use color. When printing pictures this printer will burn even the HP Photo Color Laser quality papers, believe me, it's a mess.2600n -Pros - Cheaper than the 2605dn. Excellent quality. Fast and reliable. Over the top toner consumption when using the low quality color option, which in fact prints as good as the higher quality option. This option has given me over two thousand more prints per cartridge which is incredible. Can also print on transparencies and cardboard. Just be sure to set the printer correctly or it will smudge. It can print both sides of the paper manually.Cons - A bit slower than its sister and less memory. After using the automatic two-side printing feature this printer seems outdated. It's not HP Solution Center compatible, so you get no nice software with it. Will also burn photo quality paper even if it is made from HP.Bottom line - The features on 2605dn may be cool but when it comes to saving 75% more toner on the 2600n, I go with the underdog. Too bad the 2605dn does not have the option to print low res in color. Both are bad for photo printing. Well there it is; the table is set and you as the customer must make your move.
A good quality set of computer speakers. On unpacking the box, it's good to see that these speakers came with a mini-jack to mini-jack cable; a small thing, but this is the cable that is needed for most installations.The connectors are all of adequate quality, and seat firmly. The satellite speaker cables were just long enough for my installation, so some people may wish to check the satellite speaker length. The control unit has a noticeably longer cable than the satellites. The satellites sit well on their stands, look great, and feel solid.The control unit is wonderful, with a touch mute, smooth volume control, headphone output, and secondary input. One great thing is that there is no switch to set primary or secondary input; both are simply mixed; brilliant!How does it sound? I recommend setting the base switch down; middle of the range, or lower. For computer speakers, this system is definitely on the 'bright' side. The subwoofer has sufficient power for a room, and doesn't sound muddy. Musical detail is highlighted well, with clear separation of instruments, and a broad soundstage for such small speakers. The system handled all of my volume demands easily. The one drawback is seemingly weak midrange; this is especially noticeable on saxaphones, which sound less 'throaty' than they ideally should.I'm giving this 4 stars, as it does what it aims to do admirably. For those complaining of a lack of midrange and giving it one star, or who don't like the unit to 'process' the sound, I doubt that they would be happy with any computer speakers. The small drivers force the designer to compromise between midrange and treble response, and small drivers are common to all computer speakers. Bose's processing circuitry does a pretty good job at flattening out what I'm sure is a quite non-flat response curve of their satellite speakers. If you want unprocessed sound and a flat response curve, buy a good pre-amp, amp, and free-standing speakers; they'll be 5 times as big and cost 8 times as much.
Despite some of the not-so-good comments, I bought this for my parents, my husband & an extra for Christmas. I had uploaded photos of my daughter & the special times they shared together. It was quick & easy to load the program. Uploading the photos were also easy. I noticed that the brighter backgrounds, the better the photos appeared on the display. I liked this product so much that I decided to keep one for myself! I would also like to add that from the time I made the purchase on-line, Amazon.com quickly sent it off & I received it super quick! Thank you, Amazon.com! These gifts were TRULY enjoyed by my parents and my husband.
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.
Well acer has come a big way and this product is no less. I used the product once and it burns no slower than anyone but the price being offered leaves every other brand names way behind. I bought different one because i dint know about this. Trying to sell that ... for this one.
The only way this device "cancels" noise is by obstructing it via the snug-fitting earphones. Otherwise, acoustically, it is practically functionless. Others have remarked on the awkward placement of the powerbox, which makes the device hard to use standing up. I'll also point out that the switch's on "indicator" consists of a small fingernail-sized painted (not illuminated) red swatch revealed when the switch is engaged. Easy to miss and thus easy to leave the battery on after you remove the phones. Sound quality so-so, a bit muffled but not nasty. I didn't get the buzz that others have mentioned. My advice: pay a bit more for something that works, or a lot less for something that works as poorly as this sorry device does.
Service was great. Price was the lowest in the market and was delivered promptly.
This is the way to go if you don't have an AUX in on your car stereo. There is NO static and you have good sound. It was simple to install for me as well since I knew how to remove my radio and the antenna connection needed no adaptors.
I have been using this printer for over a year in my office with a 24 inch roll attached to it.I am not able to print correctly over the network, so i always have to print locally. No problems when printing locally though.The printer works great. I use if for CAD printing.
Not exactly an expert in PC's, but no slouch. Bought this around Christmas time to play music over our surround system. Also purchased a new HP touchscreen.Problem? Yep - the Vista version on the PC is 64 bit and this bridge won't work with it. There are various work arounds on the forums, but nothing that Linksys supports.No due date for firmware upgrade either, so I will look for something else.Very disappointing!
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.
I read all the negative reviews on this print server and hesitated before purchasing. I'm glad I got it. It serves my purpose without a hitch.I had no problems installing it after disabling the firewall.I setup WPA security without a problem. Disabled SSID broadcast after installing and all is good.I was concerned about using a printer with USB to Parallel conversion cable, but no problem!Just make sure you configure the print server with SSID broadcast enabled and have it connected by ethernet before going wireless. After disconnecting the ethernet cable turn off/unplug the print server for 10 seconds and plug back in and it recognized the wireless network.Hope this helps someone!
This specifically says it is for a Canon 60D camera, but the plug is not the same. The plug on my 60D is the same as a T2i, or a EOS rebel.
i work in a ce store in the seattle area and we sell quite a lot of these subs. the key to their success has to be the price (150 USD) which surpasses any of the competition when you are in the market for two twelves and an enclosure. having heard them daily for the last year i'd have to say they put out a decent sound. the blue lights are also cool but most people don't realize they have to be hardwired for power. my only qualm with the unit is that they're not very reliable. many come back blown. if you buy these, buy some kind of warranty as well. it's completely worth it when you consider the money you've saved by buying this package.
My daughter's keyboard on her laptop was damaged. A local company provided us with a three-figure estimate for repair. For a total of some $38 including shipping, we fixed the computer ourselves within a week armed with nothing more than a screwdriver and the computer's manual. All works perfectly and I saved a chunk of change: What's not to like.
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've had this model for a couple of years now and it's pretty good for the price. I use it mostly for laser printing, copying and scanning things to fax out, from my home office. Dont use the fax function, as I have a fax board in the computer and use Winfax to scan and fax out with.On thing I'd improve, the envelope feed in front is hard to master, and even then sometimes prints envelopes at angles instead of straight. I wish they had some kind of good envelope feeder for this unit, and will pay more attention to that next time I buy. But for the money this is a decent printer, scanner.I'd actually lower my original rating to 3 stars instead of 5, but the edit function here wont let me.
Bought one of these for my car so that I could run my GPS through my stereo. Had the FM thing going, but when I got in the city, lots of interference. GPS has an MP3 player so now this is great.Works so well, bought a second one for my boat. Have an old cassette player in the boat and now I can listen to my MP3 player there as well. Yes, they make a clicking sound. No problem, just turn up the volume! Note: the second one I got was a Phillips although I ordered the Belkin. Works just as well; perhaps even better sound. So, I'm happy.
I've had this drive for over a month now, and I must say it's a great value for money. Worked right out of the box with the included firewire cable (also comes with a USB 2.0 cable) as most drives do. Speed transfer seems good for such a large capacity drive. Sound is relatively quiet although slightly noticeable in a really quiet room (during data transfers). I don't use the included backup software as I use my own (SmartSync Pro). Only minor annoyance I've found is that most times when I reboot my PC (WinXP SP2 - Fujitsu Siemens Scaleo T) with the drive plugged in, it won't get detected until I unplug and then replug it. I didn't have any such problems with my Seagate firewire drive (200 GB) or an old Maxtor OneTouch II (200 GB). Other than that it's been fine so far and would highly recommend it.
Overall very good product. Functional as well as stylish. Protects my macbook which is what I want, yet looks good. I would also recommend the keyboard protecter for macbooks.
Exactly what I wanted!The material used in lower and upper parts avoid laptop slip very well.The height can be adjusted good enough,Though the maximum my laptop display can lean backward is achieved in the minimum height :)
This headset broke within the the first week I got it... I purchased one for myself and a co-worker of mine for us to use @ work and they both just stopped working. Very Disappointed.
I love these headphones. They are truly hands-free. I can work and talk at the same time on the computer. No one can tell that I'm using a headset.
D-Link provides excellent setup wizard! Was told I might have problems hooking up but it was fool proof. I periodically work from home so I installed on a Friddy in case I had excessive downtime troubleshooting... start to end was less than an hour, no issues whatsoever. Was having numerous connectivity problems at home but installing the DIR-655 resolved all my problems and boosted signal strength and internet speeds.
Product works well, however the directions are less than specific: Does it recharge the batteries in the camera, do you have to use the batteries that come with it...? As with all Canon products it does what it is supposed to do very well.
This device is easy to use and fun to use. You can track the energy use of any plug in 110volt appliance in your home or garage. I would give it five stars if it had a backlight so that you could read it without a flashlight, and I would also like very much if it had a battery backup for data storage so that it could be read without being plugged in after you are done. With those two improvements, I would have given it five stars.
This mouse works well. The roller ball configuration took a couple days to get used to and dialing in the cursor speed/motion to match my old mouse took awhile (there is an abundance of control/adjustment). No more tugging on the mouse due to tangling cord. If you use another company's cordless keyboard however, one or the other may fail to work.
I purchased this headphone to replace a 10 year old Sony set that finally bit the dust thanks to the grand kids. I am very happy that I chose not to listen to to negative ratings. I can hear additional background vocals that could not be heard on other earphones. The price was right with free shipping.
Once I received toner cartridge I put in my printer, still my printer is not working and showing same sign to change toner cartridge. I fill like my $37 is gone in to the drain.
this was a terrible product. i returned it this week in utter disapintment. it was unable to comprehend any of the items spoken and none of the troubleshooting techniques helped. i intend to order the more expensive model in hopes is will work as expected as it was my intention to purchase one for every shopper in my family.
I bought these Koss after going through about 3 Pairs of the Sennheiser PX 100 Headphones...First these are equal to my ears..The sound quality is atleast on par with the Sennheiser..Also the build quality is much better..The Sennheiser have a defect the cord is always breaking..The wire inside right at the connector breaks after repeated use and the audio starts going in and out..So far these Koss have been great and the connector is of a higher quality and I have not had any issues..Only drawback is they are not quiet as comfy as the Sennheiser and they like to slide off your head sometimes while running..But if you are looking for a good pair that have the sound and build quality these are the best I have tried yet..Also the Sennheiser keep going up in price..The are around 80 dollars now! Which is ridiculous unless they have improved the quality..Well this is a follow up on 2-16-11Turns out these are just cheaper junk than the Sennheiser...The wires broke in these this morning while running..So I am gonna be looking for a new set..Also I would like to add about the comfort..They are way down in that area..Bulky and hard to keep on your head during activities..But they last about as long as the Sennheisers and are a lot cheaper and sound about the same..So whatta do?
i have this in my 99 neon, 88 shadow, 93 jeep grand cherokee and 91 daytona and its a sturdy well fitting install kit for dodge and jeep it was delivered quickly and installed just as fast buy this one
This is quite a bargain. If you bought this separately it would end up costing you much more. End of story.WARNING: You will need a sandbag or some type of weight on the base of the stand if you intend to extend the arm away from the stand itself.WARNING: Inspect the zipper of your double sided cover. I had to go through two before I go one that wasn't all jacked up. Well worth it though.
I bought an iGroove HG two days before heading out of town for a month-long business trip in which I would be working in a temporary office space. I had a table radio to which I had connected my iPod, but the radio reception at my regular office isn't very good due to location and I thought it would be a nuisance to carry all the wires and such with me on the trip (even though I drove my own car). I tried out a couple of different sets of iPod speakers at the store and bought the iGroove based on sound. Of course, I used my own iPod for the demo so as to have music I knew. The first track I played on the iGroove was the version of "Mustang Sally" from the soundtrack to the movie "The Commitments." I was at a big-box electronics store--thus, a generally noisy environment--but as soon as I turned on this song, several other customers and salesmen all came over to see what was playing. The sound, especially the bass, was that compelling. The other units I tried all sounded tinny by comparison. (Of course, any music recorded as an MP3 will sound like garbage regardless of the speakers; I use lossless encoding, and that may well have made a further impression on the other customers and the salesmen.)After I came back from the trip, the iGroove took up residence in my office and I took the older radio home because I get better reception there. After living with the iGroove for almost a year, I can say that I'm still happy with it, and quite a few colleagues who have other iPod speaker setups have all said that they find the sound on this unit to be very impressive compared to theirs. I would not trade it for any of the cheaper units out there.There are a couple of annoyances noted by other users that I will echo or flesh out:(1) The unit powers down into standby mode if you leave it paused for too long. Saving energy is a good thing, but when you turn the unit back on, it returns to a default volume rather than the previous volume you had set. MAJOR ANNOYANCE because the default volume is fairly loud. It's definitely too loud for an office, and I always have to turn it down even though I have my own office with a door (i.e., I don't work in a cubicle). If you don't have your own office, or if you have a cubicle, the default volume will pose a problem. Other users have said it's hard to find an office-appropriate volume. I don't agree with that, but I do think the iGroove sounds better if played at a volume that would be too loud for cubicle-dwellers. This is the ONLY piece of audio equipment I've ever encountered that insists on resetting the volume every time you turn it off, and I find it extremely annoying.(2) The remote control is EXTREMELY finicky. You have to point it "just so" or the unit won't respond to it. Pausing the iPod, say if the phone rings, is not necessarily a matter of pointing the remote and hitting pause. I find that I have to hit pause three or four times before it works. I've also found that sometimes it seems to misinterpret the remote signal--for example, yesterday I pressed the "volume up" button and, instead of adjusting the volume, it skipped to the next track. That's annoying. The solution for me, I suppose, is to lean over and operate the unit with its built-in controls (it's maybe three feet from my desk chair), but it's a requirement of maleness that you use the remote :-) If my iGroove were further away from my chair, the remote would really drive me berserk, and I would caution users who are considering this unit to pay careful attention to where you intend to place it. If you won't have a perfect line-of-sight to the remote sensor (which APPEARS to be just to the right of the iPod behind the speaker grille), you probably shouldn't consider this unit because you'll go nuts trying to operate it.Point (2) about the remote also goes hand-in-hand with point (1) about the volume, of course, because you'll probably need to turn down the volume every time you turn on the unit.For me, the sound quality is by far the most important consideration, which is why I give the iGroove four stars. If I were more concerned with convenience, I might have to give it two and a half stars because of the nuisance issues I mention above, but for me they're both comparatively minor.
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 did much research before making this purchase and this TV is the way to go for high-def. DLP has bulbs that blow and cost $500 to replace (and you can't do it yourself unless you have a degree in electrical engineering)plus limited viewing angles. LCD blurs with fast motion ie sports and action movies which is what I watch and the pixels can go out randomly and are very expensive to repair. Plasma is the way to go if you watch a lot of sports or action movies!OK now that I've sold you on plasma let me review this actual TV. This model is the one to get. Best picture of any plasma. Fantasic contrast, rich blacks, amazing detail. Great for a shorter viewing distace (I'm about 8 feet I think) The Samsung is comparable image wise but has terrible speakers. The panasonic sounds great even without surround sound. Regular TV is extremely watchable on this model. You have to be careful about this, some high def TV's produce horrible pixilated images when getting the basic cable signal and there are not that many high channels yet. You don't want to be stuck watching only 8 channels and DVD's! This particular TV is not as attactive looking as the sleek black LG and Samsung, do you really care about how it looks turned off? I didn't think so. Walmounted this baby, got an upconvert DVD player (sony has the best one of these), bought the 800 watt sony surround sound system (also makes the best small room surround sound) and now everyone that comes over wants high def!Negatives: The model comes out of the box on the "vivid" picture setting. This will scortch your retinas. I imagine they do this to burn out the TV faster on people too lazy to change the settings. My personal reccomendation is picture +22, brightness +8, color -1, tint -1, sharpness +12. This is very subjective though and relies on your room lighting. Plasma wears out over time, this is what I hear from everyone who is down on plasma TV's right now. Guess what? EVERYTHING with a video image wears out over time. Change the vivid setting, don't leave the TV on 18 hours a day and you will get years and years and years before there is any discenable image degradation (I've read estimates of 40,000 hours). As for burn in, these newer plasmas don't have that problem as much as the older models. Don't leave the history channel or the CNN ticker on 12 hours continuously, don't leave video games on pause for days and you won't have a problem. My only regret is that I couldn't afford the 50 inch model. Take it from a guy that did his homework panasonic is the way to go!
I bought this as a gift for my cousin. I expected the Sansa to be flat like a rectangle shape as per the front view but it turns out the top view is semi-circular in shape. Overall the player is good, simple and easy to handle the controls. Headphones are not that great.
Does what is advertised. Read instruction's, don't get to impatient to determine cost of on and off items, like a TV, Refrigerator etc as it take a number of days to produce a accurate reading. Spend the extra money to get the unit that keeps it readings when unplugged. Makes reading and understanding all the numbers much easier.
A perfect balance between price and performance. Easy to use flash with bounce capabilities. Your subjects can endure more shots without objection.
I returned this item..write ups were good on it, I tried it over a period of 3 days & it Never copied entire text, left out entire lines & paragraphs. A lot of the words could not be understood by the pen (some of them easy words) so it just pops out jumbled letters. You can go back & repair the screwed up text but takes way too much time. It was easy to use as stated in their write ups.
The xbox 360 has been out long enough for us to know that a charge and play kit is the best way to go to avoid spendling endless amounts of money on batteries. With the new Xbox 360 Halo 3 Controllers and the Xbox 360 Elite out on the market, it was a good idea to sell matching Black Charge and Play kits, since I am rather particular that everything matches, otherwise, ifyou don't care you can still use the white charge kit on the black controller and stillhave it work the same.Excellent Purchase!!!
Being much more interested in fantasy than science fiction, I have never read a book by Lois Bujold before. However, after seeing this book on one of those "Staff Recommendation" displays, I gave it a go. Boy am I glad I did!Others have summarized the plot, so I won't do that here. I will say that the world created in this book is full of detail and completely believable, fantasy or not. And the characters are undeniably human, something increasingly uncommon in fantasy literature today.One never gets the feeling that nothing bad is going to happen to these people because they are too powerful, quite the opposite in fact. I was on the edge of my seat, certain that there was no way everyone could survive the situation, but yet hoping they would anyway.Even though there are reportedly two other books coming in this series, this first one stands on its own and has a completely satisfactory ending. However, it is the mark of a good yarn that now I can't wait to get to the book store and purchase the sequel.Pick this one up!
This Zune pack is a good deal for the price. It is meant for the generation 1 Zunes, but it also woks with the 2nd generation zunes. I've had no problems with it and it works well.
Excellent product, good price, quick service, what more can you want?
This is a good card reader. It is small, stylish, and works well.The cord on the actual reader itself is quite short (about 6") which is fine for how I use it: next to a USB hub. The cord on the stand that it comes with is longer, so if you want a longer cord, you'll have to either put the reader in the stand or use an additional USB 2.0 cord to extend the distance.
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!
Please Don't buy this product unless you plan on working pro bono as a tech for yourself on behalf of creative. The Player will eventually freeze up and attempts to fix officially using creative updated "play for sure" firmware software will "destroy your player for sure". Simple. I just wish i had read a little about this before attempting to upgrade the software and i might have salvaged what little was left of the player. The good reviews are simply from people who just haven't heard trouble with their products, It's not a question of if but when. You've been warned.
I used this twice, successfully, transferring MP3s between my Mac G4 and my newer iMac. Then the clip just stopped recognizing files... it powers on - the light turns green... and then nothing... it's like it's blocking any files from being dragged onto it. I can't drag any files into it on either computer. If anyone knows how to fix this problem, I'd appreciate it.
I dont have a Powerbook 17 (yet), so I am not going to make any statemnts abouit it. Nevertheless I feel like saying the following:after reading some of the reviews here, I noticed that people often make the mistake of comparing Powerbooks to PCs. This is wrong guys! Please compare Powerbook with Wintel Notebooks only. And then youll probably see that PB definitely is a strong performer. Otherwise you may also start to compare Centrino Notebooks with dual G5s..thanks
The device is not as good as they say in the reviews, has low signal range.But everything works fine and normal.
After years of having a dedicated fax line in addition to my regular telephone line, I finally decided to save some money by eliminating the fax line. I researched the ComSwitch CS3.0 and it seemed to be able to do the job I wanted done. Since purchasing and installing the switch, I have been completely satisfied with the product and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending it.
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 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.
Being long-term audiophiles, my dad and I were recently forced to purchase a new stereo receiver when our previous one bit the dust. We tune pianos by ear for a living, so audio quality is very important to us, and not as much the electronic "bells and whistles," such as networking, HDMI 1.3, etc.We picked up our unit for $699 at a nearby retailer called "The Stereo Shop". We compared it with a $500 Harmon Kardon, as well as a $1,000 Denon unit, not to mention early comparisons with Onkyos and Yamahas, all of which were tossed in short order. We knew we were not interested in a Sony receiver, since Sony seems to have given up on producing high quality audio receivers in the last few years.Although it doesn't have the "bells and whistles" that the $1000 Denon had, it clearly had a much better quality audio signal. The mid-range on the Denon was absolutely terrible, by comparison, whereas this unit produced astounding clarity in all sound ranges. But the real kicker was going to be -- what would it sound like when we got it home and heard it on OUR speakers?We have a set of wood-cased 2-way Advent speakers from the '70's -- the ones that are still legends in the speaker community. We also have Polk Audio center channel, surround speakers, and a Polk woofer. The room is not exceedingly large, at about 12 x 10.It took about four hours, and no small amount of patience, to make all the connections and to set up the on-TV-screen digital settings for the receiver. However, it was all well worth the effort. This is, by far, the most incredible sound I've ever heard in a home-theater... and I've heard some nice setups over the years. It also does wonderful work on audio CD's -- everything from Norah Jones and Josh Groban to Chopin and the SACD release of John Barry's "Raise the Titanic" score.The final assessment: if you like high-quality, crisp audio, and don't need excess frills -- get this unit. Hands down.
We had to move our all in one unit and our main internet connection to another room that did not have a telephone outlet and we needed a small stand alone unit and this did the trick. Cost effective and works perfectively well. I would recommend it.
Not much to surge suppressors, but having larger spaces for all the bulky transformer plugs helps a lot. Build quality is good. No complaints about this.
I bought this cable to replace a parallel cable connection to a printer on my home computer. Because of the cabinet the PC and printer are in, I had to disconnect the printer cable anytime I needed to access the rear of the PC. With this 10 foot cable, that's no longer necessary, and I can now easily connect the printer to my office laptop, when working at home. I checked into buying a cable at a local Radio Shack, but would have spent nearly 3 times what it cost through Amazon.Some add'l info: It's an older PC, but running Windows XP Pro, and an HP deskjet 970 series printer. The print drivers were found without any external media used. I just have to watch out for the default printer selection when printing from each application for the first time after the new connection. After I deleted the parallel printer configuration, the MS apps (Office) are defaulting to the document imaging printer definition.
I needed a current switching switch to use with my Onkyo TX-NR808 receiver that is equipped with a 12v trigger. I use the pre-out on the Onkyo Zone 3 to my Adcom amp so I needed some way to remotely turn the amp on when zone 3 is selected. Initially I didn't order the Niles FG-00724 Bare Wire to Mini-Plug 10 Foot Accessory Cable (FG00724) because I thought I could re-purpose on old mono mini RCA plug, but that didn't work so well so I'd recommend ordering the two together. This Niles switch is a very well made component and it meets my intended purpose very well. Of course none of this would have been necessary if Onkyo provided a switched outlet!!!
Every year it get's harder and harder to find com ports. Especially now because they don't typically come stock on motherboards anymore. This card worked perfectly first time. I use it in a Win7 based system and run both com ports daily for my business. Was a great fix for the two USB -> Serial (Com) converters I purchased, that didn't work in Win7.This card does exactly what it suppose to. Sweet!
Perfect screen for what I wanted. Was looking for a screen that I would install in my garage that I could use with a projector and dvd/cable device while on exercise bike/treadmill. This is perfect for my needs and lets me ride my bike on my trainer while watching EROCKS Colorado century ride & I feel like I'm really on the road.
The system arrived in excellent condition. It was easy to set up, (good instructions) and it has features I was surprised to find on a system at this price, such as adjustable volume for each speaker. My wife likes the convenience of the ipod dock and the uninterrupted music play that allows. We haven't tried the slide show feature yet, but like the idea. The sound quality is as good as can be expected for the price.
The Palm M515 is an excellent PDA (especially with the current price reduction)except for one very important way, the HotSync with USB often does not work as advertised. After 6 weeks of faultless functioning, the Handheld started to intermittently not HotSync via the USB cable/cradle. Palm support was unable to correct the issue and stated that it most likely was a Handheld and not a software problem. This took two weeks of telephone consultations. The solution is a "new" refurbished Handheld. Three weeks later, the replacement has not arrived because it is on back order for parts. They refuse to refund my money or send me a "New" one that I know is readily available. Hence, Don't purchase the M515 because of the hardware problem inherent in some PDA's which is a well known issue and is discussed on listserves, and because Palm is not interested in rectifying the problem in a timely manner.
I recommend these fantastic, lightweight comfortable headphones to anybody. I have 4 pairs of them which my wife and I use on portable players, my stereo and my computer. Their sound is close to the quality of the bulky audiophile AKG K240 Studio monitor headphones that I own and are a lot more comfortable.
My son won't use anything else! I called my uncle long distance on the computer, and it felt like I was there. I could hear everything in the backyard. I haven't felt like that for a long time. Thanks for the great price!
This is my first GPS unit, and I can't imagine needing anything else. I purchased the Garmin C340 for an early holiday present, to myself! The unit is very easy to use, it has a very sharp and clear screen, it's inexpensive and best of all portable so I can use it from car to car.I was amazed at the accuracy of my first address input, "as other reviewers are" and the quick response of the system. I like the way it announces the name of the street before the turn and if you miss the turn, the unit will reconfigure to provide updated information and directions to get back on track. I actually have nothing bad to say. This is a great unit for the money...
I bought this for a Sony - Cyber-shot DSC-H90 16.1-Megapixel and it fits in the case just fine. Small and easy to pack away for a trip.
This purchase was unnecessary; the Amazon descrption of the GPS device implied that the adapter was not included, but one is included.
DONT'T BUY this Company CDs and DVD-R, DVD+R are no good I had 200 of the DVD+Rs and all are no good THEY ARE JUNK AND I DO MEEN JUNK
As an IT professional it's imperative that I'm able to establish and keep an active VPN connection for remote support and troubleshooting. I have been incredibly impressed with how the D-Link DIR-655 has performed. In our household we are extremely heavy internet users and consistently transfer a couple hundred gigs worth of streaming content a month. The DLink DIR-655 has performed this task flawlessly. I can have 4 simultaneous Netflix streams and still maintain a rock solid VPN connection without the unit breaking a sweat. If anyone is looking for a rock solid replacement for an aging Wireless G router you should definitely buy this wireless router. I recommend it to all of the remote users that I support and once they deploy this product all of their connectivity issues disappear.SincerelyAn Extremely Happy IT Engineer
I bought these speakers to use at work. I work in a factory with very loud machines running at all times. These speakers are very loud and easy to hear.
The ms4k has a great layout and is comfortable for long sessions of programming. They obeyed the rules of "Don't mess with my arrows" The zoom, back and forward buttons, and all the extra is cruft and pretty useless.Now to the fix:The space bar sucks. Its so hard to press most of the time. Its a bad sway bar. The fix is pretty cheap and takes a mouse pad and some super glue. take a somewhat thick mouse pad and cut two pieces of the foam. I've attached some photos to show where to glue them and the size. This makes the spacebar very easy to press from the bottom corner where it was formerly impossible to press.[...]
Great router. Dlink seems to be hit and miss with their routers, but this is definitely one of their better ones. Firmware is feature rich and it is easy to configure. Range is better than my old Linksys WRT54. Highly recommended product.
Okay, so I am the woman that is always lost. I have lived in the same area my whole life, but if I get turned around, I am hopeless. I started a new job about a year ago where I would be seeing clients all over Los Angeles County, and I knew I was in trouble. I bought a TomTom, and I can't express how much of a stress relief it has been! I have driven many many places, and it has only been wrong (slightly, and I quickly figured out the problem) twice. I spent a long time researching which GPS to purchase, and I am definitly happy with TomTom. No more Mapquest when I need to go somewhere, I can just hop in my car, input the address, and off I go!Some of the inputing takes getting use to - i.e. you put the city name first, then the street name, then the number. My only complaint is that you usually have to know if the street is North/South etc. and I forget to ask. You can also download new maps, cool voices, and other features from the website. It has tons of Point of Interests, so I can even go places if I know the name of the venue but not the address. Directions are given with plenty of advance notice, and even includes your next turn so you know which lane to turn into (Turn Right, then Turn Left). TomTom does not tell you the street name to turn onto - only the distance to go, but it has it on the screen.I don't have a cell phone, so I can't tell you about the bluetooth, or the internet features, like live traffic, but overall, I love my TomTom!!
Telescope was in beautiful condition, all assembly parts in original packing. Looked brand new, although sold as used. I bought it for my grandson and do not know if he has assembled it and tested its operation as yet, but again, very pleased with the appearance.
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
The Samsung 5087 has it's problems but it is definatelya five star TV. The picture is just incredible and showshow far DLP has come. The viewing angle is much improvedeven from the 5086 I used to look longingly at.Major Pros:1. Beautiful picture that holds it own with plasma/lcdfor me comparing in the stores. Excellent brightness,sharp, no banding, deep blacks. I only watch 1080i OTAand upconverted DVD ( Samsung DVD-HD960 ) but I'm verypleased. Looking forward to the end of the BluRay/HDbattle for 1080p. My neighbors are floored.2. I've not seen rainbows in a month of viewing. Note,I have seen these on projecter units so I have beenlooking for this effect.3. Good viewing angle even at 45 degrees.4. HD Off The Air tuner the best of 4 units I've usedbuilt in. I'm big on broadcast HD as I hate paying forcable. Very sensitive - more channels5. I am very price sensitive and Amazon had a price inthe $1750 range. That let me add the standard DVD playerthat upconverts my current dvds ( mixed bag - some discsbetter then others but does improve sharpness for sure. )to 1080p for $1905 total!6. Picture/music player from files on usb key connectedstorage.7. Many inputs - Connect 2 hdmi,vga,2 component, two rfin, many video/svga.8. Replacable bulb seems like the best maintenanceoption in HDTV.Minor Cons:1. Something when I start the DVD-HD960 and 5087 canlock up over HDMI about one in ten times. Turning bothoff and on clears. Once both are up I haven't seen anydropped connection problems.2. The remote could be more responsive - seems like buttonpresses can be missed if they are short. The remotegrouping might be improved.3. Not cablecard capable - not a problem for me but ifyou are looking for hdtv from cable you need this - lookat the 5088/5688 etc.4. Warmup of bulb - about 10 seconds - not a problemfor me.5. Not as slim as plasma but was acceptable to mywife especially at the price.6. Took Amazon awhile to get these units in stock -looks in stock now.Very happy - I throughly recommend.Added note - reading the reviews I think a valid point is made that you need to make sure the shipped set is ok. My experience was the free shipper was willing to unbox, help me set on stand - It's quite light, and power up and connect. So I felt quite good about the set before the shipper was out the door - of course I had my antenna, dvd , and stand ready to go... Make sure you do this 'due diligence' and you can beat the heck out price of most electronics stores with confidence. Needing to do this simple process doesn't shake the five star rating in the least.
Easy Installation, works great, everything that was advertised about this card is true
This is one magnificant CD Player. It is too bad that very few portable CD Players don't have an tuner. They should make it an standard. I really like this one.
it's good for what i paid for it .... i can't move to far , i can hear very well
I replaced an older Bel detector with the V995 and they have made great improvements over the older model. Does a great job even catching radar over the crest of hills. Very few false alarms except you get a few in town but that is to be expected. Easy to use and mount and the price from Amazon is the best.
The lenspen is a great accessory to have in the camera bag. The brush is good to remove dust before using the other end to clean smudges on the lens. I use this instead of a lens cloth now. It is much easier to keep around and I don't have to worry about the dust from the cloth.
This cleaning pen is compact and easy to use. The brush ends slides out and will effectly remove any loose dust from the cameral lens. The other end, under the cap has a cleaning pad that removes smudges. The smudge pad is cleanable, and the package informs how to clean. You may want to write this cleaning instructions down, since they are on the packaging which will be tossed once the pen is removed. Now,I cannot remember the exact process for cleaning this pad.
They are very good for talking like on skype, no problems with micHeadphones are not very loud not recommended for listening loud music or playing games where every detail is important
Super easy to use. I thought it would take at least an hour to get this working. Wrong. The software is easy. You tell it what you have and what you want to do, and you are done. There is no reason not to get this remote. I even got it working with my air conditioner.
yamaha makes some of the best stuff around. amazon sells some of the best stuff around. thanks amazon!
el producto es excelente, r&aacute;pido muy preciso, de f&aacute;cil uso, c&oacute;modo para el transporte, vale lo que se pide, de muy buen alcance, fallas con el software de conexi&oacute;n de los productos compartidos con el usb del router y windows 7
Best gift my husband ever bought me! Have loved it all 9 months it worked! I deleted one song and all 500 were deleted from the player! Tried the reset, upgrade firmware and software...to no avail! Now, it has the all too familiar clicking which would indicate a problem with the hard drive. Rio Cust service is useless. SPent 1 hour on hold to be told I have to pay $75 for a refurb one. I am waiting for a supervisor and if I don't get a new one at no cost, I will trash this company and it's inferior products on every site I can. It's AWESOME when it' working; can bring you to tears when it stops working for no reason at all..and the company only offers a 90 day warranty. Every website (rioworld and riovolution) goes into detail about a variety of problems with this player and the consistently horrible service from RIO&#62; Don't Buy one!
This is a necessary product. I am a photographer and I found that this can of air is necessary because there are areas within the body of your camera you cannot get to with any brush. The air can has a stronger burst than the squeeze gadget that you buy therefore you get better results. You MUST shake the can, test the spray prior to using it then use it on the camera or lens. If you don't do this it could dispense some liquid that you do not want so watch the angle of the spray straw and shake the can. Amazon is the BEST BUY you can find with a fantastic return policy. It is my opinion that the Best Buy Store has a terrible return policy and may soon be going out of business. They want your Photo ID when you return any item. If you are returning an item purchased on your Credit/Debit card and the return is being applied to your Credit/Debit card you should not have to show any ID. This is an invasion of privacy. They are collecting information from your photo ID that is beneficial too their agenda. This information could be sold, bartered, traded or given to any organization. It is also my opinion that the so-called Best Buy Store will go out of business within 3-5 years. Good luck and Thank You Amazon for letting me post this review.
Perfect vga cable at an incredible price!You get what you pay for though. The pins are easily bent so be careful. When unplugging cable after first use I noticed it bent 2 pins that prevented it from being reconnected. Easy enough to straighten out but you can tell the quality of the metal components are on the low end. If you plan on connecting this cable and forgetting about it, then this deal can't be beat. If you need to remove and reconnect this cable on a regular basis I would look for another one.All in all this is a decent cable and I would purchase again for my uses.
I should've seen these reviews before I bought the drive. I still have not made one successful disc, but a lot of coasters. I'm willing to simply throw it away!
I don't have anything special to write about how awesome the cable is. It works and that is that. It was delivered sooner than I expected so kudos to the seller.
I am very happy with the Creative Zen V plus. I bought it primarily to play mp3 files, and am also pleasantly pleased with its ability to play video files and display pictures. I tried once to play a video file, and had to wait for the Creative software to encode it. The video played fine once or twice, then I was trying to play it again and it hung-up the system. I might have been asking it to do too much, and not waiting for it to process. I loaded one picture to it, and it resized it and displays it very nicely. The software to browse music and upload and delete is like a normal Windows' file system view. Very simple, yet exactly what you need to add/delete quickly. The software also allows you to make playlists for the zen v plus quickly, by browsing folders and clicking on the music you want to add. I'd have given it a 5 star rating if I did not have the little glitch with the video file (since it is designed to play them), but on the positive side, it has worked perfectly for my mp3 files. Battery life is very good as well. I charged it overnight, and have played it all day at work, about 8-9 hours, and the battery is only down to 1/2 left. Navigation with the 3 buttons also is easy and fast.
The surge protector was an excellent product for purchase. It's not flimsy & plastic like the one's sold at IKEA. As a matter a fact, this one weighs more & has more adapters. I was pleased with the safety switch & the rear ability to hang on the wall. Not to mention, the cord is long enough to hide the product if necessary. Overall, this was the best buy for the price & the seller has a quick response for delivery.
Not the most reliable alarm in the world. As a college student, it seemed like a good buy when I was browsing the shelves at Target. However, don't let its simple design fool you. I've read the manual and I'll have to admit it's not very clear about using the secret "Alarm Reset" button. You have to set 2 different things on this alarm clock in order for it to go off in the morning. It's one of those things that is very easy to miss when you're tired and want to go to bed. As a result, I have missed several morning class sessions due to my alarm not going off in the morning. Try explaining that one to your professor!!! Luckily I've never missed a morning exam yet, probably due to the fact that I remembered to set another backup alarm clock before going to bed. The point is....if you value getting to work or class on time in the morning, don't buy this alarm clock!!!
I saw one of these at Harbor Freight one day. They were about $5.00. Then a couple days later it hit me that they could be great for the stuff we have that charges with a USB mini. Went back to HF and they had sold them all. Tried one of these and it works great. I bought a couple more so each car has one now.
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.
This great little battery has tripled the time I can work without AC power. The design lifts up the back of the laptop which makes using the keyboard more comfortable, and allows for better air circulation underneath. One other small plus; it gives me something to grab when doing a one-handed laptop removal from my bag! Well thought out, nice design!
Replaced my WRT A+G wireless router after it died. Having read good reviews about the DIR-655, I decided to get it as my replacement wireless router over the weekend. Installation and set-up was a breeze - the router was working in less than 15mins. I immediately noticed increase B and G coverage and constant data rates of 48-54mbps almost all over my house (2-floors) and garage. I have 2 desktops (wired), a PS3, 360, Wii, PSP, Touch, and 5 notebooks connected to this router. I paired this to D-Link's wireless N card - the DWA652 and works even GREAT! I got constant 300mbps connection all over my house!
Microsoft makes the best keyboard, the natural ergonomic keyboard 4000. It's very comfortable to use once you get used to it. I could not go back to a standard keyboard ever. It's way more comfortable to use than the standard keyboard. The price was excellent and of course the shipping was free. Thanks Amazon for offering this excellent product!!
The volume of the speakerphone works great, your able to adjust the level from high to low. Your able block out the background sound so you could hear the person on the other end without being interrupted. You also can turn the mike on & off so the other person can't hear what your saying on your end. The microphone clarity works great!!These headphones are quite durable, I paid extra for the extended warranty but it turns out I probably won't be needing it. For the price I paid I got a hell of a deal!!
This camera burns dirctly to DVD. Can finalize and unfinalize disks to allow adding pictures or video. Touch screen features allow editing with camera, itself. Very useful for quick editing, including dividing scenes for deletion of parts of scene. Very happy I bought this camera!
I ordered this product to filter or arrest RF noise being generated by a treadmill and causing heavy static severely interfering all audio devices throughout my house. I bought two of these Ferrite Core Noise Suppressors so I could try several ways to stop the RF noise being generated. After trying every possible placement on the treadmill power line, nothing worked so I finally called the seller / vendor. Their technician said he's not surprised that they didn't work for this application. What a surprise, they're advertised as a "Noise Suppressor" to fix exactly the problem I bought them for. Shipping cost to me and back are too expensive to throw good money after bad.
This cartridge worked perfectly for my HP printer. This is the second time I have replaced a toner cartridge through Amazon. Prices are always the best, as is the service. My original cartridge worked well for almost three years of moderate use.
I have used this lens for about a month now. It is wonderfully sharp and I am quite happy with it.
I bought this item to carry files and small programs for my grad studies. The hard drive is not big, the cord could be longer, but it runs effortlessly and transporting files is easy. I definitely think it was worth the money.
I've been using "mouses" for many years, since around Windows 95 or so, and this product continues the myth of the wrist rest.Do not rest your wrist on the pad WHILE mousing. The pad is for when you're finished mousing. The pressure on the wrist bones and muscles is not a good thing and could lead to carpal tunnel.101 Questions and Answers about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and Where to Turn for TreatmentThe surface though is great, and the mouse runs smooth across it. There are optional pads to raise or lower this, but I did not try them out.
We have two sets of these speakers and are pleased with them, but we do not use them as the primary speakers for either system. One set we use outdoors to extend our sound system so you can hear music on both levels of the deck without having to turn the volume so high. The other set is attached to our rec room TV so people in the bar area watching sports can hear the game even thought they are on the other side of the room. In both cases we find them more than adequate.These are not high quality stereo speakers, but then of course they didn't cost as much as the mounting brackets for our Bose surround sound system.My only real complaints are that they are light weight and the on/off button is too stiff, so unless the speakers are mounted to the wall you have to hold them to turn them on.And then, there is that light. The blue indicator light on each of the three components is so bright they look like they were designed to guide planes in for night landing.
Like other reviewers, I just experienced the maximum volume problem with my Athena iVoice. I turned on the system and the volume went to maximum and would not go down. Totally NOT COOL as we use it in our twin babies' nursery! The volume buttons on top of the unit are unresponsive. I finally was able to lower the volume using the remote (once I found it) but the buttons still don't work.AVOID.
I bought these for an upcoming plane trip. I have have used them at home and the sound quality is excellent. I will know more when they are used on the airplane.
I am sorry to say that I am returning my expanium , rio just came out with a new one that is the same price 169.00 the rio will do everything this one does plus it is firmware upgradeble to future formats like WMA and AAC , MP3 is a great format but lets face it, it's not the future of digital music, not to mention the rio shows the name of the song you are playing and most likely from what I have heard the rio sounds better.
Best purchase I every made. Don't know how I got along without one for so long. From the auto recalculate if you have to detour, saving your home address to trip monitoring. Has nice speakers for playing MP3's and using The (bluetooth) hands free calling feature.Garmin StreetPilot c580 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with MSN Direct
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.
I'm glad it sounds so good. One recommendation though: don't turn up the volume too high on the phone or ipod but just turn it up on the car stereo and it will sound great.
In my opionion, Memorex has developed very high quality CDR for a good price compared to their competitors such as Sony and HP. This 80 minute Memorex CDR spindle is the best bang for the buck. I've tried the 80 min Memorex and have no problems with them. I wrote data onto about 40 of these 80 min CDRs are they were all perfect. Extremelly durable and reliable.
For the price, this tv can't be beat. I compared this television with others (at a local big chain electronics store) that cost twice as much. I couldn't tell any difference between this tv and the others. The picture in HD is awesome (compares very favorably to my Sony 46" LCD rear projection). SD looks pretty good as well. I bought this tv for my bedroom so I don't have an audio system hooked up to it. The sound quality is very adequate. I have Directv HD so I was able to easily program the Directv remote to operate with this television. The supplied remote is very ordinary and the features on this tv are few (sometimes less is better). The only complaint I have is that it seems you have to be in front of the television for the remote to work properly.
just what i wanted. the price was right and the shipping time was good. easy to fine on amazon and easy to purchase.
I'm sorry I cannot figure how it would work without a way to plug it into something? It doen't work with my Ghost Box, and I can't hook it up w/anything else either
Not much to say, you get exactly what you'd expect. Great cable for the money.
Got this camera for my Mother who is in her 70's, it is easy to use and to get the pictures on the computer. She was taking pictures with in minutes of getting it turned on. We are both very pleaded with the ease of use and the quality of the prints! This replaced her film camera. Now she can share her pictures with family and friends with out buying all the extra prints. I recomend this for all Grand parents for email pictures. Much better way to keep in touch!
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 have trouble taking pictures and videos in parts of my house due to low lighting. i had no problem with this camera even at night. the camera is sooooo easy to use. it comes with wonderful video software. the picture quailty is great and the sound it perfect. my only complaint is the battery life. if you play back videos on the camcorder be ready to replacing 2 double A batterys with each use.
good solid sound. little bucks. this interconnect won't scare Kimber and any of the higher end Audio Quest cables, but for 15 foot interconnects, they are a very good buy. I'm using them to run music from an iMac through a DAC and into a tube amp and then old school planar speakers.
I bought 8 of these for a project - every one works out of the box exactly as it should.No complaints.
When I got this cartridge I thought it was a Great deal but soon came to find that the ink didnt last as long as a new one. I had to replace it with a store bought one for twice the amount of money but its still going strong.
I use this case for over 3 years now and just recently purchased another one for a friend.We both use it on our MTB in hard off-road tracks.I have a HTC ONE S while he has the Samsung S2 and we both see it as compatible for the hard task.
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.
If I could rate this 0 stars, I would do so. The tablet broke after three days, and Aiptek was extremely un-helpful, insisting that the problem was the mouse that came with it (I had never even used the mouse, only the stylus pen) even when it was obvious that their merchandise was faulty.If you are looking for a good quality tablet, I would recommend the Wacom series - that is what I now own and it is highly reliable and has never needed repair.
I've owned this TV now for about 4 months and I still think it was the best deal I could find anywhere for the quality product I received. Samsung DLP technology is just so much cleaner than the sony's I looked at. I got the TV for around 1,150 shipped to my door after I had some shipping issues with the freight service, but Amazon was great and gave me a discount because of the problems - customer service was very helpful. As for the picture of this TV it's truly amazing. I have yet to get an upconvert or blu-ray/hd-dvd player, but I do have HDTV DVR cable connected VIA HDMI cable and it is amazing in 1080p. the resolution is so crisp I hate watching regular TV now. I highly reccomend the 46" DLP if you're looking for an affordable HDTV, but you don't want to spend the money yet on a plasma or LCD. Sofar the lamp life has been great, I imagine I will be replacing it in the next couple years because we are watching movies and recorded shows ALL THE TIME we love it so much.
I Love my Camera! I recommend the D40 to anyone.The LCD screen is big and bright, the viewfinder is great. It has many functions, nice shutter speeds, and aperture settings. It's very light and compact. It's very easy to use in auto mode, and you can also use the manual mode and adjust everything yourself. It's very easy to maneuver around the menus, now with "my Menu" were you can customize your menus, so there aren't unnecessary items on there or things you rarely use. Some see the d40 and automatically say no just because it has 6.1MP but it actually takes really good photos, they are crisp and clear.
The Microsoft 4000 is a sturdy, well-crafted keyboard that has many time-saving short-cut features. It can replace scores of mouse-clicks for faster and more efficient surfing. Key spacing and positions are a little different from standard keyboards which takes a little getting used to, but you'll have it down in just an hour or so. The split and angled keyboard can be custom positioned for proper wrist positioning, which will make for much safer usage. The keys have a good, positive feel; action is quick and controlled. Other user comments about the space-bar stiffness may be somewhat exaggerated: a positive click is required, but it's not difficult to use. This keyboard is recommended for users with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel symptoms and for everyone who wants to avoid future problems. It is not, however, adequate for users with major deficits who should look for more radical solutions.
If you compare this box to others with the same compact size, the sound is superior. Considering the 4 inch drivers and no subwoofer, this unit produces pretty good bass. I've noticed that the speakers are ported at the rear, so placing the unit a few inches away from a wall or other flat object helps somewhat. Also the MegaBass on this unit is more useful at lower volume levels, similar to the &quot;loudness&quot; contol that used to be nearly standard on stereo components.I think this portable will appeal especially to two types of users. First, people who work indoors and want to listen to lots of their own music and can't pickup a radio station they like or have low tolerance for commercials. Second, this thing is great for those of us that like audiobooks. The resume function picks up right where you left off and you can pack some serious hours onto a CD. Ear shattering volume and window rattling bass aren't really a priority for these types of listening.Those who want to blast out a party with sound or work at a construction site etc. may want to look for something different, but for some of us this unit is perfect.
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.
Great filter: very good quality, and it works! After I started using this filter, my pictures improved a lot: before I could never get these vivid colors that you see on the professional photographs.
I found some slides I took while in Service in France during 1956-69. They were in bad shape and it really cleaned then great.
I reall tried to give 0 stars but Amazon wouldn't let me. This is anothe sneaky Apple gimmick to get you to spend your cash. There are so many little things Apple doesn't disclose to the consumer I am amazed they are still in business. After spending my $150.00 on the Nano, taking excellent care of it and not overusing it at all, barely touching the thing, the scroll wheel fizzled out and the software quit. I took it to an Aplle store where they wanted to charge me $100.00 to "fix" it. After a brief argument, they ended up just giving me a new (probably refurbished) one which has lasted under 6 months. How is it possible that it can charge overnight and then it only plays for 20 minutes? What's worse is that I couldn't get my ITunes to sync with the new 'pod. Itt was going to wipe the music off completely. Sour Apple. Time for a name change to promote the truth about your overpriced, substandard products.
The product works as described by the previous reviewers. As previously stated, the picture of the item is incorrect; it is a true Toslink-to-Toslink Cable.I'd like to take the opportunity to praise the distributor/vendor, Robert Thompson. About two weeks after I ordered the cable, I still hadn't received it. Just about the time I began thinking that it was taking a long time to receive, Mr. Thompson sent me an e-mail saying that he had sent the cable, but had not received verification from the shipping company that it had been delivered. I responded that I, in fact, had not received the cable, so he quickly sent me another one...which I did receive.Fast forward one week later. I was moving my stereo equipment and noticed that the outer "shell" on one end of the cable was broken, requiring tape to hold it together. I contacted Mr. Thompson, and offered to send it to him to show him how it was broken. He said he did not need to see it. Instead, he offered to send me a replacement cord as long as I would cover the $5.00 shipping and handling charge. I figured that was reasonable. He even sent me the replacement cord before he had received my check for the S&H...and; the cord works fine.I give the cord a rating of 3-4 stars, as it is a little flimsy and did break. I give the vendor 5 stars for his fantastic customer service.
First, I had problems getting the software. After some weeks URC sent it to me. Set up wasn't difficult despite a rather scanty URC database. The main problem with this remote is the touchscreen which isn't reliable. My first unit was replaced after the screen became unreliable and the second unit's screen froze after four months.
I have had this system for about 2 months now. I have been extremely impressed with it. I originally had it on my computer alone- but I was so pleased I installed the system in my living room and I am using it as my main surround sound system. I have all of the speakers mounted in the wall and the sub and controller in the corner of the room.Helpful note: The controller cannot be moved seperatly of the sub- they are connected via an approx. 6 ft cable.Here's how I have hooked everything up:DISH DVR Reciever: Digital OpticalDVD: Digital CoaxPC: Direct (3 3.5mm stereo plugs)TV out(for those rare occasions): iPod 3.5mm connection on sideAs you can see, this is a very versatile system and the sound quality is incredible. The remote also works well. I don't even have to point it at the controller, I guess it bounces off the walls well enough! (I will try to add pics of my speakers mounted on the wall near the TV)
I really enjoy this camera and I received it fairly quickly from Amazon, but I was a little disappointed to see that I was not the first one to open the box nor the first one to use the Lowepro camera strap that was free with purchase. The products seem to be fine but very disappointed that the packaging for both items were already opened. Also, I really enjoy the camera, but it was very discouraging and frustrating when I tried to shoot an inside event with my SB-80DX flash. Although my flash is "compatible," it is not designed for digital cameras; so, I have to go buy another $400-500 flash - just another way for the camera industry to stick it to you.
There isn't much reason to go into a long review. In a word, they suck. I installed the Soundstream Tarantula 6.5" and 5.25" speakers in my 2002 4-Runner over the weekend. (I have an Alpine head unit & amp.) They sound worse than my factory paper cones. The highs are tinty and harsh and the lows are vague and muddy. Simply awful. I used Soundstream years ago in an old '92 4-Runner and they were wonderful. I'm guessing they weren't made in China back then. I noticed the "MADE IN CHINA" sticker on the box as I was installing them. I'm going to order some MB Quarts and throw the Soundstreams in the trash.
These headphones are great for anyone who enjoys running.The headphones stay inplae and they have great sound quality.
I bought these cables for a small, hi-fi desktop setup I run. I was immediately impressed by the quality when I got them in my hands. I've been using them for about 2 weeks now and I'm sold. I don't really see the need to but anything more expensive and I'll be buying more as needed.If you need quality RCAs, these are them, add to cart.
I love this camera I dont hardly miss a shot. The one thing I do not like is that the lense that comes with the camera does not get up close enough now I need another lense.This camera otherwise is so far a great camera
I have found the Zune to be a rather easy product to use. I have used my sisters iPod a few years ago and I found that it was easier for me to load my songs into the Zune then when I was loading songs into her iPod. The only complaint that I have had with the Zune is that once during usage my "home" computer recognized my only Zune as being a Zune with a different computer as its home computer. However, I think this may be because when I first hooked up the Zune to my computer, my computer was not hooked up to the Internet - the next time I hooked up the Zune to my laptop it was connected to the Internet. Since that moment I have had no problems.I like the big screen and the fact that it displays album art while the screen is on. The sound is good and the menus are easy to manuever around. Also, I have been able to take songs from my sisters iTunes playlist and play them on my Zune (however, not all of the songs that i tried). Not really sure how that works.Off topic, my car has an aux input and I can plug my Zune right into my deck and it sounds amazing!
My husband has used the same travel hair dryer for 15 years and had a new dryer on his wish list. He wanted a small, easy-to-carry dryer. Searched Amazon and found the perfect gift for him.
I just got it and the picture and sound quality is great. I'm very happy with tis aquisition and recommend the product.
I bought my very first Macintosh (the 20" iMac Intel Core Duo) back in 01/2006. It's more than one year ago, and I still love my iMac purchase. Everything is in one unit, and everything I need comes pre-installed and WORKS (how about that)!I'm a UNIX system admin by day, and computer junkie the rest of the time. I got sick of Windows having to be re-installed every couple months because of the cookies, spyware, and other junk that finds its way to your Windows computer. Not with a Mac. Although this could change tomorrow, you won't find viruses (to date, only 1 Mac virus has ever made it to mainstream).Being a Windows user for about 15 years, and a DOS user for about 10 years before that, I wasn't sure how I would adjust to the Macintosh. After all, with all that GUI, is it really good for a "power user"? I'm here to tell you emphatically YES!!! You will still occasionally have an application crash, and the system can still hang every now and then, but it's about 10% of what I experience on Windows boxes.If you are a power user, I do recommend a Mac, but I DO NOT recommend buying the extra .Mac subscription. You will be able to Google every Mac question you have on the Internet. Instead, buy as big a monitor and hard drive as you can afford. You will fall in love with how everything works together. iTunes collects photos for your iPod from iPhoto. iMovie will read photos from iPhoto and music from iTunes. There's even a Google Picasa plug-in for iPhoto. This iLife software also comes FREE with the computer, although I mainly use iTunes, iPhoto, and recently iMovie. There are other iLife programs that are very good too; I just don't use them. Quicken also came for free on my computer.And if you loved the days of DOS when a software program was a single .exe file, you'll also love that Mac software programs are a single .app file. No Windows Registry either. There is only one software program that I know that has violated this philosophy on the Mac, and I bet you'll guess who -- that's right, it's Microsoft Office. God love them for breaking a program up into a billion different pieces.Also, Macintosh hardware is top-notch. You won't find cheap plastic parts, flimsy latches, or monitors that bleed colors together. Macs cost about 20% more than other commodity computer hardware -- but that's because you are buying the best hardware on the microcomputer market.What makes Macs even more appealing is that you can run MacOS AND Windows. Apple created another free product called Boot Camp. It's like Partition Magic, but it allows you to run Windows and MacOS in completely separate partitions. You don't have to worry about your Windows partition bleeding viruses into your MacOS partition either, if you choose not to let the partitions see each other. You can run other virtualization products that allow you to run Windows programs in your MacOS (like Parallels), but I don't recommend this, as it will allow Windows viruses to infect your precious MacOS -- this is the precise reason I defected from Windows at home.I could write pages and pages of why I love my Mac, but I'll try to wrap this up with just a few final comments. If you are deep enough into researching Macs, such that you are reading all these Mac comments on Amazon, you are ready for your first Mac. Take the plung. Free yourself. You don't have to work so hard on your home machine. Macs are made for your home and small business.And one last note: To this date (knock on wood), I have never had the need to, nor ever thought about, re-installing my Mac operating system. It just keeps working. (And I don't have to defrag!)
With notebook computers getting smaller, I needed a smaller case, and this Targus fit the bill. It is big enough to hold the Toshiba Portege, mouse, and charger, with room to spare. It offers sufficient protection, yet it is light and easy to use. I generally put a mouse pad on either side of computers I carry like this for extra padding. Good product.
With each generation of the ipod getting better and better, this one was no exception.With enough room to store your entire music collection - every cd you and your entire family owns, and every song you've downloaded in the last 5 years - I'm sure this will be worth getting.Battery life may be a tad short compared to previous versions. No one I have talked to has been able to come close to the advertised 12 hour battery life but I have personally been able to get about 5-7. From some of the other reviews I have noticed something about compression of the mp3 file makes the difference. I will have to play around with that and see what happens. Nevertheless, 5-7 hours is still plenty of time for me between charges to get my listening done - still worth it to me.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 [...] I decided to give it a shot.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!
after much research, trying to choose between a dlp, rear projection lcd, or plasma tv, I chose to go with dlp. The blacks seemed to be truest to the color and have the best range. I compared several different makers of dlp with hd2+ chip. I did not like the mitsubishi because of its protective screen. I considered samsung, panasonic and toshiba. The toshiba is a 52 inch screen, and has the most features, including a built in hdtv tuner, a cable card slot, reads all media cards, and a host of other functions. however, in three different store, the sd tv (non hdtv) looked a lot worse than panasonic. I was not crazy about the styling of samsung. so I went with panasonic. Been over all happy with it.Pros:Excellent picture quality for hd and sdSound quality is very good from the tv speakersRemote control is fairly simple (although that can be a negative too)Nice standCons:You can hear the fan running if you are close to tv, or once the tv is off (for a few seconds, as the fan continues to cool down the lamp)The remote is somewhat limited in controlling other devicesOnly accepts the sd card for slide show off of the digital camerathe vertical angle of view is only 30 degrees.
I have just listened to "Unchained Melody" on my new headset. Oh my goodness!! I'm so happy to have found these. I've owned this brand and style for several years and love them...after much use, I started getting static and a broken connection. I bought another brand and was miserable with them and after using them only 3 times, the adjustment broke!! I returned them and went in search of something similar to my "static-stricken" set. These are so comfortable that you forget you have them on. Thank you so much!Shipping was really fast...I wasn't expecting them until after the 26th...today is only the 21st - thank you again. I appreciate the great product you've offered and the fast delivery. Needless to say you have made my day!!
This really is a monster of a system, I have to admit I was not really aware of what I was getting into. I just wanted something that would accept The S/PDIF optical output from my soundcard, I was tired of the clicking buzzing of cheap phono plugs in my 10-15 year old Altec system. Most of the weight and bulk is in the 10" Sub, but I really like the way it sounds, more natural than the smaller ones. Remember though there are 5 other speakers to hookup and you may not have the layout to do that easily. I found the 25' wires for the rear speakers could have been even a little longer in my case.I was going to fore-go hooking up the rear speakers, but I'm glad i didn't and found a way to place the speakers. The special-effects modeStereo x2 is really great. This is my favorite mode as i don't have much 5.1 material. This single mode makes me feel that the system was a real upgrade.The control unit is also larger than many of the other systems because it has all the electronics in it for decoding and mixing the channels. As other have mentioned it has a few inputs and the standard headphone jack. The control unit also has a standard phono input jack easily accessible next the headphones jack, this is convienent for quickly connecting as digital music player, camera audio, or any device temporarily. If you don't want to use 5.1 sound, one unique input allows you to input 3 separate stereo inputs and switch between them. The IR wireless remote is probably something I'll never use but in some systems this could be a real useful feature, just program it into a universal remote. My control stand didn't have a level base, which is annoying, but not bad enough to ship it back, I just shimmed it. The cable on the control unit could also be a little longer, so the Sub could really be out of the way.So while costly I'm happy, and this system is working well for me. While I usually still prefer to listen to CDs on my stereo, this system is capable of producing great sound; I'm listening to a 96KHz 24bit recording right now from DVD.
I followed the directions on the set up CD (connected the WMB to my computer with the ethernet cable) but the setup program would not recognise the WMB and asked me to recheck the connections which I did several times. Nothing on the Linksys web site helped me with this issue. I spent an hour and a half on the Linksys online chat feature with customer service and made some good progress but was cut off before we finished the setup! I was asked to use a Computer with XP to connect the WMB and was fortunate that I had one on hand since the description of the product said nothing about having to use XP (my computer uses Vista). I did manage to get to the WMB setup page before I was cut off from customer service, but The support articles on the site all deal with issues that arrise AFTER the point where you reach the setup page which I spent hours getting to. Finally customer support had me update the firmware which made the setup page go away again (the old address didn't work either)! At that point I had no other options but to return the product. What I nightmare! The Airlink music bridge (on Amazon through Deal Barn)that I got to replace it worked perfectly after a few minutes of setup. Wish I got the Airlink first.
Purchased a used SB-800 flash that came with everything but the diffuser. This was just what I needed!
I previously had a Sony sports radio and enjoyed that, but thought I would try and save some money and get this one when I accidentally broke my Sony and that was a big mistake. The sound quality was very poor and the headphones very cheap.
I upgraded from an old Linksys Wireless G router and it took me about 10 minutes to setup and start surfing the web. The written instructions are somewhat unclear in that they want a computer that has access to the internet during the install. This is somewhat misleading because your computer will lose access once the old router is removed from the setup. So, I left my computer running and replaced my old router with the new one. I ran the quick configuration tool via the CD that is included. It will later ask you to unplug power from the cable modem, run some setup and then ask you to plug the power back in. I believe I had the power to the new router ON the entire setup process. During the setup you will need to pick a router password and SSID. I chose WPA security and let it pick the security key. At the end, the setup will generate a text file called Network Security Settings and place it on your desktop (in case you didn't write down the info earlier).I get very good wireless signal thru out my house. I paired this router with the Dlink DAP-1522 (configured as a bridge) which I setup afterwards.My setup : cable modem -> DIR-655 -> (hard wired) computerDAP-1522 (bridge mode) -> PS3, WD media player, Xbox360I ran the austin road runner speed test and consistently got about 2100 kilobits per second -- almost double over my old router.I was expecting the entire setup (including the bridge) to take at least 30 min, since I had never installed a wireless bridge before. The whole process only took about 20 minutes. For now I'd give this product a high recommendation for ease of setup and speedup over my old router.
I am extremely satisfied with this flash. I got the flash delivered today & after taking about 10 snaps I can see the world of difference a flash makes to photographs. Works well with D7000. I ordered from B&H; since Amazon did not have in their stock & Market place sellers had set prices way higher (approx 30%) than Nikon recommended price. I think Amazon should regulate prices set by market place sellers.As of today this flash will be available on Amazon from 16th Jan 2013.
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 .
I could never leave the house again, thanks to my TIVO, they are upgradeable, and have the BEST program guide/interface of anyone. There Tivo to go is very glitchy at this point, but the TIVO service itself is top notch, I am about to get my 3rd tivo box. The two I have, this and another have acted flaky occasionaly, but it was usually assosiated with one of there updates. It is slower recently, but still very useable. The only hardware issues I have either fixed themself or on one occasion I realized that I was baking my tivo in my entertainment center(oven) it needs room to breathe, especially if you have a crappy comcast cable box near it, the two create a lot of heat, just make sure its not enclosed or near a heat vent. Overall it will change your life, and how you watch tv. A lot of the problems people have had in a lot of these reviews is due to not knowing how to use the box, read the directions carefully.
JVC DVD-RW 4X discs are CPRM compatible, meaning that you can record "once" a hollywood movie that will not record at all on DVD-R discs(video mode) since they started blocking that early last year. The disc itself is encoded to prevent you from making additional copies which conforms to the CPRM "once" code that hollywood is using on the premium movie channels. Very reliable,unfinalize your disc and re-use it for up to 1,000 times! You need to use a super-multi recorder in VR mode.
Works very well, no problems, wood buy again, good price, don't know why you have to type so many words for a review of product
I hate this printer. I got it super cheap when a local Circuit City closed down and sold off floor models. I design business cards, pamplets, etc. on my computer as a side business while going to college and suffice to say, printing them on this printer can't happen. Nothing lines up correctly. It completly ignores the margins I've set. Everything prints at a slanted angle. And then to make it even better, it will print say 3 pages perfect and then never print it right again. DO NOT BUY THIS PRINTER if you need it to print on anything other than standard paper. It will not do it.
Given as a Christmas gift the player stopped working in April. Wish I'd read the fine print. Only 90 days warranty on labor. Returned to Panasonic per the instructions. Their solution - another $100 to replace with a reconditioned unit. $100 versus $300 for new? I'll replace the player but it won't be a Panasonic.
I have been so pleasently surprised by this item. Not only is it beautiful, but it works so well. It was a gift for my father, who has to sit through 4 hours of dialysis 3 times a week. This DVD Player has made his treatments bearable.Thank you ever so much!
I use this as a patio stereo and it has worked great for years outside in the Florida humidity.
As someone who remembers to develop her film a year or more after it is done and takes a year to complete a roll, I just couldn't be classified as a shutterbug. Now that I don't have to worry about the cost of film developing and the extra step of taking it to get developed, I've begun to take lots of pictures and experiment.This camera was a good value for the money and easy to set up on my Win98 system. The pictures come out very well.The only problems that I had with the camera is that the battery pack that you use with the dock seems to sit loose in my camera, occasionally causing the camera to think that it is out of batteries. When that happens, I simply reseat the batteries and I am fine. This doesn't happen often enough for it to impact my enjoyment of the camera. (This is most likely the issue with the camera not turning on, but flashing a red light that a few people mention below.)
I use these sleeves for my large cd collection. The sleeves easily store a cd and booklet. 2 cd sets usually fit fine if the booklet isnt too big.This allows me to store about 3 times the number of cd's in the same amount of space that jewel cases would occupy.
I can hear the speaker at the other end well enough, but apparently my voice sounds like it's under water, or else there is a constant hum in the background. Ultimately not very useful, but not worth the price of sending back.
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.
This item is the perfect accessory to everyone's laptop bag. With a cell phone, bluetooth earpiece, laptop, and whatever else, you probably will end up needing to charge some or all at once. Hotel rooms and/or airport waiting areas have notoriously few outlets. Bring this to the party and you'll be the hero. Small and compact, it plugs into itself for simple storage. A must-have that you'll be glad you brought along.
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.
Its a user friendly, not very delicate camera. Easy to handle, easy to click. Only short coming is with the Anti Shake - needs some improvement. Overall very satisfied.
I bought these wireless outdoor speakers for a Mothers Day gift for my wife and I have found them to be either very good or very bad, depending on a few critical factors. Of the 150+ reviews I wish someone had taken the time to figure out the "bad" factors - it would have saved my Mothers Day. Here it is for your information - you decide.The Good:For the price (under $100) the reproduced sound quality of the speakers is very good. The technical details from Amazon are a bit misleading, though. The speaker has a SINGLE, 3 inch rubberized element housed inside the weatherproof enclosure, projecting the sound upward. There is a venturi sound dispersal structure which sends the sound out the sides and top. There is also a low frequency sound tunnel similar to those used in some high end sound systems (you know the ones, very expensive, four letter name beginning with B and rhyming with "nose.") At 900mhz, the distance is limited. In my ordinary stucco-and-wood two story house, it is about 25-30 feet. By taking the transmitter outside the house the range increased by 3x to 60-75 feet. While the speakers are not truly stereo (they blend the right and left channels into a single mono channel) the sound effect when you're within earshot of both speakers is quite good. With a high quality sound source like an Ipod, the full range of sound can be heard. When I thought some music sounded "tinny" I ultimately traced it back to source; the source music was the cause. The transmitter is quite forgiving about the input sound level. The printed instruction booklet that comes with the speakers gives good advice (set earpiece volume on source device at two thirds full). The speaker enclosure is well thought out, has two simple mounting eyelets on the back where the surface is flat. No mounting screws are included; you'll need to provide those yourself if you want to mount on a wall. There are low-profile four rubberized feet on the bottom in case you want to set it on a delicate surface. The brand name (Audio Unlimited) appears as a small discreet logo on the front of the speaker. The transmitter has two transmission channels selected by a switch on the transmitter itself. Tuning between the two offered channels is a snap, just press the button on each speaker and it automatically finds the signal. There is a reassuring blue LED on the front of the speaker to let you know it is active at full power. Using the remote's Power button puts the speaker in Standby and the LED turns to yellow. To fully power off the speaker you must press the power button on each speaker. The Infrared remote emits a strong enough signal to work in direct sunlight and the infrared sensor on each speaker is a 2 inch oval vrtical window on the front. It works well from just about any angle. Each speaker comes with its own AC power adapter capable of 110-240v input. when loaded with its six C-cell batteries the weight of each speaker is hefty enough to withstand wind gusts or the occasional bump, when not fix-mounted, without toppling over.The BadEach speaker requires 6 (six) C-size 1.5v batteries, not included. The remote needs two AAA batteries (again, NOT included.) If you haven't bought the C-size battery lately and you're accustomed to AA and AAA prices, get ready for a shock. The price for twelve good quality alkaline batteries is between 12 and 26 dollars, depending on brand. I bought Ray-O-Vac at $12. Duracell copper top were $26. I had planned to use rechargeable niMh, but at $14 for TWO batteries (you can find twelve on the internet for about $60), I decided to wait to see if I liked the speakers. I do not know if the speakers will actually work on rechargeable - something to check out before you buy those expensive batteries. Rechargeables are only 1.2volt (versus the 1.5v of regular batteries). Batteries last for approximately 16 hours of continuous use.NOW HERE IS THE REALLY IMPORTANT PART:If you are surrounded by lots of wireless technology already - wireless telephones, wireless internet, wireless security, wireless garage door openers, wireless mailbox sensors, wireless garage door sensors, wireless iPod headphones, bluetooth headsets, bluetooth printers, keyboards, mouse... THESE SPEAKERS ARE NOT FOR YOU.I'm a fairly geeky guy who loves his gadgets, and I reasoned that most of my devices operate at or above 2.5ghz and wouldn't interfere. I was WRONG! by process of elimination I figured out that you need to get up abouve 5ghz to be safe from interference with this device. Remember this is an analog device that translates signals into sounds. Our ears are remarkably sensitive to any interference. And the digital kind of interference doesn't come across the speakers the gentle hiss of background static; it comes across as sharply (loud) punctuated squeals, cracks and pops. I live on a golf course, and by taking the transmitter and speaker out onto the middle of the fairway behind my house (with a long extension cord for the transmitter) I was able to eliminate all interference. But as soon as I went back near the house, the transmitter needed to be 4-5 feet away from the speakers to eliminate most of the digital wireless interference (it never truly went away unless I was on the fairway, well removed from any human digital wireless technology).SummaryIf you live in a relatively wireless-free world, or all your other wireless devices operate above 5ghz, these are great value for the money - watch the batteries, the cost can quickly overrun what you paid for the speakers.
I just bought it and checked it out. It is horrible. Apparently there is no such thing as a free lunch. It's cheap for a reason. The picture is grainier than the videos of bigfoot.
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.
The ink cartridges arrived quickly and fit perfect in my HP OfficeJet v40xi all-in-one printer. The price was excellent too. Will definitely buy here again!
I have a Panasonic KX-TGA541S cordless phone at home . I work from home frequently and have long meetings. I have not been able to use the headset much because people always complain that they cannot hear me, whenever I use the headset. I hear everyone very clearly though. I am very disappointed. I wish someone could give me tips on something I could do to improve the microphone quality. I tried taking the sponge off the mouthpiece but that didnt work either. Sometimes adjusting the connector in the socket improves the quality ( sometimes people say that they can hear me better after I have twisted the jack in the socket for a while ) but that is just frustrating.
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)
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.
The seller provided great customer service. The battery I ordered initially has some problems. But,the seller send me brand new one immediately.
You will not find a better battery maintainer/charger. Nice quality and works like a champ. GM offers this exact charger as a Corvette accessory. You pay more for it because it has the Corvette logo on it. If you have a car that is not a daily driver and sits in the garage for extended periods of time, then this is what you want to keep the battery at it optimal.
I GOT THESE SPEAKERS FOR CHRISTMAS, AND LET ME TELL YOU THEY ARE AWSOME!!!!!!! THESE SPEAKERS WILL BLOW ANY OTHERS IN THE SAME CATIGORY AWAY. THE SUBWOOFER IS VERY VERY POWERFUL, AND THE OTHER SPEAKERS COMPILMENT IT WELL. THE SPEAKER WIRE IS SHORT AND NOT DOCUMENTED ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET SO THESE ARE THE LENGHTS 7' FOR THE TWO FRONT, 10' FOR THE CENTER AND 15' FOR THE REARS AND IF YOU WANT TO MOUNT THESE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ABOUT 2 HOURS SPARE TIME, BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY DIFFUCULT. YOU CAN NOT REMOVE THE SPEAKERS FROM THE STANDS FOR MOUNTING AND SINCE THEY DO NOT SWIVEL NORMALLY YOU WILL NEED A LONG SCREWDRIVER IN ORDER TO REACH THE HOLES. THE CENTER SPEAKER IS VERY EASY TO MOUNT THOUGH BECAUSE OF A DIFFERENT STAND SYSTEM. IF YOU ARE ON THE FENCE ABOUT BUYING THESE SPEAKERS DO IT, THEY WILL NOT DISSIPOINT, MOVIES SOUND INCREDIBLE ON THESE AS WELL.
Great gaming mouse. Fast response and comfortable handling. May just buy another for my other computer.
This router works very well. It installed easily and is fast.So far no problems.
I used this to replace a factory subwoofer in my expadition, It works good for the price, factory replacment was over 250.00
I bought this mouse to replace my Razer Copperhead 2000dpi mouse. It was a good replacement, a bit heavier than the copperhead. Sometimes the dpi buttons don't work correctly. Driver's are okay--not great. After a year of use, the mouse shorts out sometimes and the dpi will stick when alt tabbing between windows. sometimes it will stay stuck on the lowest setting and vice versa. the "adjustable" weight is actually a useless feature as the mouse is already a heavy one for most types of gaming. adding additional weights to the mouse or pretending to create a custom weight for your hand adds strain to your wrist and you will notice the damage that it causes over time. carporal tunnel.
At first I thought that the Palm was just a showoff tool to impress co-workers. But when my sched got pretty hectic, i decided to get one to organize(yeah) my sched. How did it work out? WELL I CANT LIVE WITHOUT IT NOW AND IM WONDERING HOW I MANAGED LIFE BEFORE IT.
Bought this tv about 2 1/2 years ago and just a few days ago I got the "pop" and black screen. Talked to the Zenith/LG people and they said its out of warranty so can't help.Update - If you have this problem, call 877-543-8325. I spoke with the supervisor and she took down my information and extended the warranty for this one repair. No cost and the repair will be done within one-two weeks.
First let me say that I've used Creative Zen media players, Cowon, and also iPods, I've also gone through two iPhones. I bought the Zune 30 back in aug. 07 and I used it every day while working, walking, working out, etc. for a year and I loved it. I thought the features were great(and talked about elsewhere) and I love the UI so much better than the iPod. Even after I got my iPhone I continued to carry around my Zune. Eventually I needed more space and I bought the Zune 80 and had an equally great experience and now I have a Zune HD and still a working 80, converted my father in law to Zune and my wife as well. I highly recommend any Zune product for most people looking for a PMP. I should also point out that since i've had the Zune I also have had a Zune pass and I use the Zune Marketplace for all my music and I'm more than satisfied with it.
I bought this unit for a friend who wanted to have wireless for a dialup (don't ask). The Amazon webpage indicated that this unit supported ATT Worldnet, but when I got the unit, the pull down software didn't have ATT as an option. I tried a number of ways to get this unit up and running, but was unsuccessful. I then looked through the manual to determine what was going wrong and discovered that it didn't support ATT. Arrgh.
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.
This is a nice addition to any camera bag. Took 2 photos of my wife without the lens, and then 2 with the lens. Her skin tone with the filter is very nice and natural looking. I recommend this filter for any portrait shots, and maybe group shots.
Sharpe looking, awesome printer! I purchased this printer for $136.00. So many features...I'm still learning! To date, I highly recommend!
I have been crimping F connectors for probably close to 30 years and have never seen this before. I have the correct compression tool and these things are so stiff you cannot crimp them. Waste of money!
This is a really great device that doesn't skimp on performance. Not unexpected since JVC usually turns out great products like the Everio camcorder. This GPS unit has the same 20gb hard drive with the drop detection sensors and gel cushion as on their camcorder.It has over 5gb of storage capacity for videos, music, or pics and has an additional sd/mmc slot for pics and videos taken from say, a canon sd800. I have a 2gb sd card and it works fine in the device. Music playback is impressively clear for a standalone dashmounted unit. It even has 3D Surround sound that gives a good effect.As a GPS unit, the display is crisp, responsive, and viewable even in direct evening sunset. With the extensive up-to-date POI menu, I was able to find the destination of a non-chain coffeehouse with just the phone number. The simultaneous tracking of 8 satellites ensures you don't lose signal and the speed of its recalculation lets you know there's more than one way to get there.There's one or two negatives about the device I would like to change. You can't use the video player while driving to entertain the kids which would have been cool. The size is a bit bulkier than I expected, but the included case has a belt strap so you can use it as an ipod when you're not lost. I would say it's not as big as the TomTom Go910 (also with 20gb HDD) and at $399, almost half the price.A very good purchase if you want a portable gps unit that does more.
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.
I owned a canon rebel film loading camera for years and my pictures were always perfect. When everyone went digital I could not afford the digital canon rebel (4 year ago cost $1,200!!) so I purchased MANY many small digital camera around $300 and I kept getting bad picture, after bad picture and was very disappointed in the picture quality by digital cameras. I bought a return about 7 digital camerasThe only digital camera that came close to my film load rebel quality was canon sd600 elph but even with that some picture would be hazey in very dark rooms, and lots and lots of red!!When I saw the digital rebel came down on price to $450 on Amazon, I bought one and every picture I have taken has come out prefect with the digital rebel!! I was able to attach my old flash and old lens (from my film loader rebel) onto the new digital rebel and all my picture are prefect again, no more red eye!!!The canon elph is great for your pocket if your going on bike ride or hikes it does take a good picture; the digital rebel is a little too big to stick in your purse. But for family pictures at home in low light rooms the rebel makes you feel like a professional photographer because the picture comes out PERFECT every time (with the right lens & flash attached).I will not be buying another camera again ever unless this one break which I dought will happen because I've had my film loading rebel for 10 years now and it still works!! You will not be disppointed with this camera
I love the headset. I am extremely hard of hearing and it puts sound directly into my ear, minimalizing surrounding noise. I have one on every phone in the house and one for my cellphone. They are so affordable that I buy several at once and keep extras as back-up.
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 bought this Targus Docking Station with digital Audio thinking that it would be nice to free my laptop of all the wires attached to it, so that when I wanted to take it elsehwere I just had to unhook one wire. Besides, I was running out of USB ports and the price of this item seemed right.Well, I got it installed well enough (had to recognize each and every component one at a time and load the drivers, but that was all right, I figured it was a one time deal).It worked until I put the laptop to sleep as I do every night when I am done. When I woke the laptop the docking station forgot most of the peripherals plugged in, and took forever to figure out what they were and how to get them running again -- I mean like 5 minutes or more, and I have a powerful HP Pavilion laptop running Vista Home Premium. So much for the as-advertised sleeping with the laptop and waking up with the laptop.The other mistake I made was unplugging the docking station so that I could take the laptop to another room. Guess what happened when I plugged it back in? Failed to recognize my peripherals again. Reboot and even then stuff was not remembered. It had to re-learn all the drivers all over again.Then there are the USB ports that seem to work when they feel good and ready to work.How do I know it is not my laptop? I bought an HP docking station and simply plugged it in, plugged my stuff into it and bang! Worked right away. No reboot no nothing. Solid as a rock. Goes to sleep with the laptop and wakes with the laptop remembering everything perfectly. Works just as if it were part of the laptop and not an "extender".Now I have to give away this Targus junk. Maybe someone else will have better luck! I don't have the time to waste fighting with this.
These speakers are absolutely fantastic for what they cost.Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers (Pair),Forget all other audio companies. Sony will always have the highest quality products for the best prices
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.
for certain applications, 700mb is the only option. unfortunately these lower-end memorex cd-r's are really substandard and produce an enormous array of errors--even when burned at 2x.they might be acceptable if one is burning a disc of relatively small files of say 10mb or less. but for disc-at-once applications or disc-image copying, well...here's my short list of things i plan to do with my collection of 40 or so memorex duds:swanky drink coastersammunition for letterman to throw from buildingsdisposable frisbeestied to a coat-hanger to make a post-modern baby mobilethe possibilities are endless...if you want these to function in the manner for which you most likely purchased them however, pay the extra $ and get the memorex black.
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.
We love this television! And it was so nice to have it delivered to our door....however, the deliver date from Amazon was a little misleading because they don't have the delivery schedule of the delivery service...but again, the TV is terrific, expecially for sports and travel shows...M.Kofman
This really should have been plug and play. No such luck. Almost a month later I'm still trying to get this two work and all I get from dlink is a nice ride on the merry-go-round with canned responses that lead no where. I think that CS should have to work with the unit before supporting it. A chimp could go through the computer CS flowchart. May as well have a voice mail system telling you to press One for this and Press Two for this option.CS is a joke. I tried calling, online and even their forum. They know about the problems they're just not doing anything about it. So, at the moment I have a $99 paperweight. I was better off with six year old 2wire router I had. This unit can't even find the Internet connection. And forget the software that says, "Start Here". It's useless. Apparently CS hasn't been informed about it. Instead they try to give you instructions which have nothing to do with the the disc you're supposed to start with. They'll insist the disc is not one of theirs and you must be mistaken it with something else. If you bought one of these lemons, send it back while you still can and get your money back. Go with something that is plug and play like NetGear. You're not going to get any love out of this unit. Only heartache and frustration.
Other books, like Linda McCarthy's &quot;Intranet Security : Stories from the Trenches&quot; (to use a current example) are well meaning, but are pretty nebulous about what has happened on other sites. They give the URLs for SATAN and Crack (among others, of course), but lose their nerve about going much further in outlining what, exactly, has happened in the past and what, exactly, to do about it -- never mind that SATAN and Crack are powerful tools. The solution posed by most other books? Get experience... somehow... (attack your own site?) or hire someone like Linda McCarthy. I don't find this helpful. Security workshops put on by CERT, FIRST, et. al. are a drag and I usually fall asleep. I don't fall asleep reading this thing. I have been looking for a book such as this for a long, long time. I couldn't recommend it more.
This item works great! I bought it with high hopes and my hopes were met with success. Great deal. Great buy.
So I finally managed to get my hands on the iPaq pda. I was tempted to write a completely un-objective review but after a day with the new gadget I think I will do just the opposite. At a local cafe I sat down with a frapuccino and the new package to see what was it all about. The packaging is very nice, divided between the hardware from Compaq on one side and the software bundle from Microsoft on the other. Compaq included a very nice demo CD of the product, which pretty much goes through all the details of setting up your iPaq (nice job.) They also included a booklet for the accessories, service and a quick tips card.Microsoft's software bundle was a little more on the mass-market side (you know, less details...). This includes the active sync CD and the software license for Outlook 2000. The CD also includes some extras like the Avantgo client (highly recommended) and about 10 megs worth of e-Books (mostly classic novels.)My wife saw the iPaq and went nuts, she just loved the look and the guy sitting next to me at the bar was watching the entire process through the corner of his eye. I think I was more interested in finding about what I can do with this thing. I can tell you nothing much at the time 'cause when I tried to turn it on I could not: There is a switch at the bottom that you have to move before using it.The iPaq is very nice looking, but you will have to get used to it, especially if you come from Palm land. It is not a pocket pc, despite whoever says otherwise. It is just about the same size of the Palm IIIc, and only wearable when you have a jacket on. The rest of the time you will have to carry it on your hand or in a briefcase or purse.The quick access buttons are very small and on the iPaq I still don't get what the arrow means, nor the italic Q isotype. The logos on the Calendar button and Contact are very un-expressive and reminiscent of the Outlook icons for both apps (not very good father figures.) The arrow button will launch a Quick Launch manager with all your apps, (you have to create a shortcut every time you install a program...absurd!) The Q button launches a QMenu with some useful choices.The iPaq does not have a direct button to the Programs window and this makes it difficult to navigate, especially if you don't like the Compaq QStart utility like me. You have to go through the Start menu pretty much for most of your choices, and it still doesn't include all of them, so be prepared to do a few clicks to get to a program you have not recently used. There are no direct buttons to the volume control nor to the brightness utility; and there are only few quick access buttons so it pretty much rules out reprogramming them. (I guess Compaq engineers forgot these are consumer products!).Finally, I guess most of the bulk of the software I want is on a Pocket Pc Pack that you get if you register via the Pocketpc.com website. The thing is they are going to ship mine in THREE WEEKS. Don't you think it should be included in the package? I guess Microsoft wants to know who is buying these things, since they are the deliverers.To conclude, the quick access buttons need some revision (not to mention they should put some more), the screen is simply a Palm killer, kudos for the silver Vader, gothic look, and the software still needs some more brain storming. `Simple is better' hasn't gotten Palm to 7 million fellows for nothing. If you have a Palm V, you will definitively want to carry that one on you, and the other on your pocket (your briefcase pocket that is.)
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 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.
Gave it 4 stars because of only limited ownership time. Worked great based on one or two uses. I think that I will eventually use two camera bodies and the size seems adequate for that. Workmanship is excellent and the backpack sling setup is quite comfortable.Caveat: As of April 2012... Bag is durable, heavy, and WILL NOT support two camera bodies..To keep everything with you in the car, it is great... If you gotta carry it, it's heavy...Lowepro is good quality stuff, but bigger is not necessarily better...
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.
This is actually a fantastic, 4-star case, at least. My zipper has the tiniest snag in it, so sometimes I have to zip it twice to get it to go smoothly. That's the ONLY issue. The leather is genuine and smells oh so nice, it's of course soft and supple to the touch. The black leather with the black plastic/vinyl/ish piping looks great. On the back of the case are two metal (closed) loops for using the neck strap that came with the camera (fits nicely, wears well), and it also has a leather addition sewn neatly onto the back leather through which you can run a belt for a snug, secure fit.On the other hand, there are no handy pockets or sleeves for an extra SD (SecureDigital) card or battery, and it doesn't really have anywhere to put the lens cap when you're not using it. With these features, I would be forced to give it a full 5 stars for absolute perfection. It is worth mention that there is a small fabric loop inside the case at the top, where the camera's metal loop for attaching the wrist or neck strap is located. It's large enough that it was obviously intended to serve some purpose, but I'm not sure what. (Perhaps for running the wrist strap through?) It could possibly be more useful than I give it credit. However, in my ignorance, I just ignore it.To end on a positive note, the camera fits absolutely perfectly into the case. Oh, there's also a foam pad in the bottom to soften and evenly distribute the camera's load on the case. Even with the lens cap and the LCD cover/hood attached, it fits nicely. There are even two straps on the inside side of the case to keep it from opening too far (but plenty far to accomodate easy placement and removal of the camera).Is that long-winded enough of a description? Ah, also, there are two zippers (one on each side) which allow me to leave the wrist strap exposed. I appreciate this, as my inherent clumsiness has taught me to keep things firmly attached to myself if I really don't want to drop them. This allows me to keep the camera strapped to me in some manner at all times.In summary, if you don't need a big case to hold the charger and extra battery/memory/accessories, this is DEFINITELY the case to get. Since Amazon doesn't have a pic (at the time of writing), I recommend visiting the manufacturer website for a photo or checking with your favourite photo retailer.
I've had the e-125 for more than a year now had it has worked great. It's speedy and reliable, something the Compaq isn't according to my associates who have them. I have several programs and games loaded in main storage and on the CF card as well as dozens of books and WMA and MP3 files. I've haven't found a single CF card that wasn't compatible including microdrives and modems. I've even been able to use the Cassiopeia as an instant image editor before emailing digital camera photos from it. If you looking for speed and reliability with lots room for expansion buy a Cassiopeia e-125.
The 40 gb iPod is superior to all the rest. It is so easy to use (after the initial setup and some tinkering, have some patience it is not as confusing as I thought). I doesn't skip (I run and never have a problem.) I charges fairly fast and doesn't run down quick. I do wish it came with a clip and better manual but....other than that it's great Itunes is easy and if you get you music from "other" sources it is very easy to import it! Get it it is well worth it!
this little thing works great has all that you need for a portable player ! ! ! ! ! !
Good sturdy cable for standard extension. I used this for my 5.1 computer speakers to fit around the room better.
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 for over a year in Windows XP and it works great.However upon upgrading to Windows Vista, I found out that it does not work with Vista at all.
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 PURCHASED THIS UNIT IN JANUARY 2005. BY JUNE 2006 (just 6 months after the warranty EXPIRED) IT WOULD NOT READ DVDs, called SONY Technical Support, they just wasted my time. I just changed it out with a NEC ND-3550A.
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.
I bought this keyboard and mouse for my granddaughter at 4.5 years old. Her little fingers fit perfect on the keys. She started learning correct hand and finger positions right after she received it. She and I are very pleased with this product. I can see anyone with small hands finding this keyboard very comfortable to work with. I give this product the highest recommendation.
I'm using this card since two week now, i just have to admit it, this card makes my camera the slowest one i ever try. Putting back the 8meg card that came with it, gives back it's speed. I'm using a Nikon2100. My advice, save yourself some time and and buy another brand.
The camera itself is a thing of beauty - very sleek and compact. The features are nice, but in a decently lit room I couldn't get rid of the noise in the background where it was a little darker. The camera was stolen before I could experiment with it much more (still a bit bitter about that), but for a basic point and shoot, you could do worse.
I've had this stand for several months now and have to say it is solid as can be, is classy looking, and holds my SonyVAIO 13&#34; as if it was made just for this model. I keep a bluetooth keyboard handy under the laptop -- it is unobtrusiveand easily accessible. You won't be disappointed with this classy, solid stand.
For all the negative reviews - You're missing the benefit of this amazingly economical machine.The benefit of this machine is one of the lowest per page print costs out there.I've used my 3200 for over a decade, and have never needed anything but graphite cartridges and cords now and then. I estimate I've printed anywhere from 150k to 250k pages of paper off of this printer, and mine is still going strong. Unless you're made of money for ink replacements, you want to avoid ink and stay with graphite prints. I've got reserve 3200's around, so that I never go without this invaluable machine. In my personal business, I have to print pages, sometimes sets of 100+ at a time, every few days. I've had other printers that came and went, while the Laserjet 3200 Series is the "ALL TIME CHAMP" for those who consistently need volume b&w; print jobs at the lowest price possible.If you'd like to pay more for liquid ink, do not buy this product. Use newer items for fax and scan. The ink on my OfficeJet Pro 8500 is long gone, so I use that to scan and fax, but still keep the 3200 next to it, so I can always have the ability to print without paying a fortune. Each cartridge from OfficeDepot prints me out anywhere from 1500 to 2500 pages before needing replacement, at about $70 a cartridge. You can also just recharge your cartridge with graphite packs if you know how to do that.Sellers, anything over $200 for this product like new is a high price. It's all over the net for lower than that. $100 is a high used price. Provide me a new listing at $200 or less, and I'll pick another one up from you. Buyers, don't miss out on this printer. Get one before they're gone. Newer printers cost you 10x the ink costs, literally! Don't buy the lie and believe the hype about ink. Stay with graphite, demand graphite, and let companies like HP know you're not interested in any printers where the ink costs more than the printer.
I like the size and the ease of this fax. It's really easy to set up and use. The only thing is it's not the clearest when you send a fax to someone. It's okay though, for the price, i'm okay with it. I only use it for personal use and not too much.
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!
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
I got this camera for the situations when I don't want to bring my DSLR/lenses with me.There are a few reasons I decided to get this particular camera over other P&S; cameras.1. Relatively inexpensive (I got it for 140 bucks, shipped).2. Full manual control and manual focus.3. Pretty small.4. Not too many mega pixels. I don't want a camera with 10MP on a 1 cm sensor (the actual usable sensor size is much smaller than that anyway).5. It works with CHDK, a 'hacked firmware' developed by the community, which allows all kind of neat stuff, such as motion detection, live histogram, RAW, and so on.The quality of the image is pretty good for such a cheap and small camera. There is noise even at ISO 80 in full light. However, the camera will apply some noise reduction which takes care of the noise but removes some detail. By default, the camera will also sharpen the noise (well, actually the whole image), which looks bad. However, you can use the above mentioned CHDK firmware, and save the images as raw. Personally, I wouldn't go over ISO 80 with this camera, but I guess ISO 200 is OK too, to some extent.The battery life is great, you can take 200+ pictures with a set of NiMh batteries, so long as you do not use the flash.One thing I am not very happy about is the macro mode. If you take a picture of a normal size fly, the fly will be ~600 pixels long.The zoom range (35-140mm) is also not ideal, but it's a compact camera, so some compromises have to be made.Overall, I highly recommend it, it's probably the cheapest camera on the market that takes good quality pictures and has full manual controls.
Use it for listening to music on my stereo and viewing videos and pictures on my TV, all while charging my Zune. Love it!
The Zen arrived within 5 days which made my son very happy. He said the Creative is a very good product at a reasonable price.
I have owned these for 3 years approx.. I recently "upgraded" to some GMRS radios. The range of the GMRS radios in the "real" world environment of New England, without vast tracts of flat land, I have not seen much improvement in range over these FRS radios. DEFINITELY not worth paying for the FCC license to gain marginally better range with the GMRS. However, these T6220 are feature rich and of excellent sound quality compared to the newer Motorolas I purchased. I would recommend these head to head with the newer GMRS radios, unless you could use them in wide open environments where you might benefit by the extra power of the GMRS. Additionally, the batteries will last longer!They are more ergonomic than my T5000 radios, as well.
Since my Canon 5D does not use a wireless remote, this wired remote is necessary for the landscape shooting that is most of my photography. In low light, using a tripod, it keeps my hands off the camera. This remote lets you half-press the shutter button so you still use the auto-focus feature of the camera.
My wife is a violinist who listens to CD's of works she will be performing to get the feel for them. This is the best small, versatile (AC or DC so it can go with her whereever she is practicing, such as the backyard) with ease. Very small footprint for such a good unit. Good sound (nothing like our Bose speakers, but certainly adequate for what she needs.) Very pleased with it.
my product did not work. i was not able to copy d]songs on to it. please give info as to how I may return it. I'm very unhappy with the product
The item this seller shipped me did not work correctly. I informed the seller and he promptly credited my card the purchase and shipping amounts. While the item was essentially useless, I have nothing but praise for the professional and courteous manner in which the seller handled the problem. I would order from this seller again.
I've been using Taiyo Yuden discs for a long time now (from their Compact Disc recordables) and now to DVD-Rs! My Panasonic home recorder loves them and so far; I have not wasted one single disc nor experienced any problems whatsoever. For the price, they are not expensive at all and the assurance is that I'll get a brand that manufactures their own media - not from a cheap and unknown source - and that alone is worth it to pay more even IF they costs more!
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 at a great price. easily opperated. loud and clear instructions with quik recalculations if taking wrong turn or starting route differently. highly recomended.
The writeup on this bag said that it includes a removable partition. When I got it the partition was missing. I emailed the vendor and they emailed back, saying that their info was wrong, and that the next size bigger included the partition; I could either send the bag back ( I would have to pay shipping ) or they would give me a price adjustment ( which I accepted ). I used the price adjustment to buy velcro and I made a removable partition from foam-core.I'd bought an Olympus Pen 4/3 camera and needed to carry both the camera and the stuff that came with it. The partition made a place where I could put the charger and cables, extra batteries and all the extra stuff that comes with a camera. I also found that the manual that came with the camera didn't fit, but by cutting a slit inside the top cover, next to the hinged side, I could slip the manual inside the top cover. I can dress the raw edges with fusable hemming tape. It was very snug, but everything just fit. Sweet!With the top cover open there are two overlapping flaps with velcro to hold them closed, so nothing will fall out accidentally. When the top is closed there is a plastic snap/latch on a web strap to hold the top cover closed. It would be nice if the web strap were about an inch longer so that it would be easier to latch when the bag is full.The materials are nice, as is the workmanship.I'd have given it full marks, but the removable divider issue was a problem.
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.
The best router yet. I've had over a dozen routers over the years. There is almost always some hassle setting it up or getting it to work properly. Usually took at least one call to tech support. I took this unit out of the box, followed the quick install directions, and I was up and running inside of 10 minutes. The range is also way better than a previous D-link, Westell, or a 2WIRE router that were used previously. If it keeps working as is, I'll be one happy camper.
I got the Zen for my birthday about a month ago, and I'm sad to say that I had to return it. The upper right hand corner was coming off, for some reason, I think it started when I lifted the cover to put in the battery, and it didn't attach. When I went back to Best Buy to return, I noticed that the display model had the same problem, so I decided to try out a Rio Carbon. However, I really, really miss my Zen, there were some great features on it that I can't seem to find on any other player:1. The EAX Audio: This thing is amazing. You can set "environment" like you're listening to your music in a small room, bathroom, airplane, etc. But the REALLY cool thing about EAX is the time-scale stuff: speeding up or slowing down your songs was awesome, and I really miss that feature, I think most of all. It was a great thing to have and I can't find it on any other player.2. Battery life: I charged it twice in the entire time I owned it, and not once did it die or come close to it. I didn't calculate how long it lasted, but it was great not having to worry about it stopping all the time like with some players. It's also easy to charge, just a plug-in DC (not like the Rio Carbon I have now, which you hook to a USB, then to a DC...maybe I'm just lazy) and it doesn't take long at all.3. Storage: This is a big one. I loved having the huge amount of space, but I decided I really wouldn't use that much (ever) but I got about 200 songs on it and barely tapped the memory.4. Software: By far the easiest mp3 player software out there. I absolutely loved it, it's horrible not to have anymore. Very simple, look at the instructions once and it's the easiest thing to figure out.5. Carrying case: An all-in-all awesome thing. Holds it perfectly, GREAT belt clip (not a cheesy falling apart one) and it feels actually like leather, although I don't think it is. It rocked and I miss it. :(6. LCD Display: This was the most attractive thing about the player. Not only the LCD light, but the icons on the screen were more fun to look at and better than boring words.7. Delete feature: If you have a song you don't want, all you do is click it and scroll to delete. Awesome feature.The only other thing I DIDN'T like about the player was the size. It was bigger than a 40 gb Ipod, and thicker too. A little heavier, but a small price to pay for such a great unit. All in all a great buy.
Cheap relay (about half of what they cost at the radio shack by my house) and worked perfectly fine. Same wiring style as a Bosch relay. No complaints.
I used to use Targas 2 fan one that was encased in silvery plastic. One of the fan broke and couldn't efficiently cool my laptop anymore. So I bought this one to replace it. I must say, this one is a lot stronger, my laptop is cold to touch, not just merely kept cool from getting hot. But also ... it is about twice as loud. And I'm not really sure if they'd let me bring this on the plane (I haven't tried yet) since it's all metal... compared to the plastic one I used to use (I used to be able to bring that plastic targas one).Well, I don't really plan on flying much so I'm satisfied with using this at home and on the road or when I visit parents' or relatives houses for a few days and get bored enough to get on my computer for several hours a day. Besides, even when I'm on the plane, I don't really take out my laptop much anyway (it's not like you can surf a net or something, at most I'd be playing some simple minded game such as solitaire on board or compose a letter/email to send to someone later).
I love it! it is a great quality camera and does alot of stuff. It even hooks up to my computer and lets me do alot of stuff. I can edit videos or copy them off and even stream video like a web cam its great! Works well with WinXP. I bought from Amazon and they got it to me quickly even with the super saver shipping and the lowest price I could find with a free bag who can ask for more!
I bought this CD rack for use in my car. I was looking for something that I can organize my CDs in a rack so that I can view the titles from top and pick them. This works greatly. I have been using this for the last one month and it seems durable and reasonably priced. I have not compared this with other racks available in the market and hence I have given four stars for this product.1.Stackable 40-CD Storage Rack - Bamboo (Bamboo) 17.5" x 6.5" x 5.5"2.Acrylic Stackble 12 CDs Holder3.Acrylic Stackble 30 CDs Holder
This is a MUST have... Now i dont have to buy batteries again. Money saved :)
this is exactly what i needed for my camera what more can i say? i own three of these for my 7.1mp camera. they fill up relatively quick but theyre cheap enough to keep a few on hand. one card i had was pretty much full after 230 pictures and a few less then 3 minute long videos. so if youre planning a trip and dont have an easy way to clear the cards you should definately have more then one.
Works very well.It would be even better if there were a counter included.
I wanted one of these for a long time and finally took the plunge when the price dropped and I can't believe I didn't buy it sooner.Very solid and looks great.
These are great curlers. I use them on my long hair to make loose ringlets. I start at the top by the roots and wrap the hair around the curler, instead of starting with the ends and rolling up. I am very pleased with the product. My only complaint is that the lid is not attached, so every time I pick it up, the lid falls off and the pins go every where. Oh well.
Device cannot sustain a wireless connection longer than 1 minute.Tried all the "workarounds", such as switching channels and bands.Happens on two different laptops and 2 different iPhones.The web interface is also needlessly difficult and illogical to navigate.Go elsewhere. This device is garbaaage.
Buena memoria, el proveedor cumplio a tiempo. La memoria es de poca capacidad pero sin embargo funciona perfectamente en equipos como el e-map o el 276c de garmin.
works great so far no problems, can charge two devices at once, very convenient, no problems, very good, kool gadget
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 too did a lot of research prior to buying, but this camera never lived up to its promise. Sensor went bad within 6 months of purchase. Replaced -- same thing happened about 6 months later, again. From the start, the camera seemed to use batteries up too quickly, or to give readings on battery life that weren't trustworthy. That's only gotten worse -- it sometimes shows new batteries as being in need of changing. Now it simply won't power up with any battery in it. We bought this about four years ago to upgrade an older Sanyo camera, which we ended up continuing to use as it was more reliable. Just bought a Nikon to replace this one. Don't think I'll be buying a Canon again after this experience...
Too often people purchase a digital camera expecting the purchase price to increase with it's ability to capture high quality photographs. The reality is, a seasoned photographer could take better pictures with a good cellphone camera than a novice with a dSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera.What you get with a camera like the FZ50 is the ability to grow into the camera.You can begin with it in a fully automatic mode and with good composition skills you'll get good pictures.Once you learn all the features ALONG WITH the rules and techniques of photography, your pictures will improve.I've been taking pictures for over 30 years, and have gone through everything from 35mm rangefinders to a Hasselblad medium format camera. As for digital cameras, I started off with one of the first digital cameras, a huge Kodak camera that took 640x480 pictures (less than a megapixel) had a fixed lens, and cost about $1600 bucks. Since then I've been through a few smaller point and shoot cameras that were small enough to take everywhere. Recently I realized that I needed more camera than what fits in my pocket. I needed better quality, more zoom range, and the ability to use a high power flash. Initially I looked at dSLRs and decided that I didn't want to deal with multiple lenses, and having the burden of getting dust inside the lens/mirror/sensor anytime I did a lens swap. The FZ50 gives me a great choice of focal lengths...if I need to go wider than the lens, I can get an adapter. If I need to go longer, there's an adapter for that, and unless I start taking bird pictures or stalking my neighbors, I think I'll have enough zoom. What really excited me about the FZ50 were the manual controls on the lens. The focus and zoom rings still control servos that actuate the lens, but it feels like a manual lens, and it's faster as well as more precise than pushing buttons.After shooting with a Lumix TZ1, I knew that the Leica approved lens would be great.I'll leave it to the techies to discuss sensor sizes and all the electronics of the camera. All I really needed to know about the electronics was "where do the batteries go". If I planned on submitting pictures for Time magazine, I might be more interested in a larger sensor or better noise handling....but if I were doing this for a living, I'd probably have several dSLRs with different lenses on each one.I take pictures of family, friends, and things. I don't plan to print anything larger than 11x14 (a 4mp camera is adequate for that), and I actually plan to share most of the pictures digitally rather than printing....so large file sizes are not optimal. Another reason I opted against a dSLR is because I like to shoot video clips without carrying around a video camera. dDSLRs don't shoot video (maybe one day they will, but not today). Also, whereas many digital cameras don't allow you to zoom when shooting video, the FZ50 does.The FZ50 is great bang for the buck...it looks and feels like the 35mm SLRs that I grew up with. I looked at Canon's G9 and while it has similar features, it didn't look like a prosumer camera....at least not to a consumer. Sometimes it's important to pull out an SLR looking camera so that people will get out of your way. It distinguishes you from aunt Emily and her point-n-shoot pHD camera, but still simple enough that you can hand it to her and say, "Press Here Dear".All in all, it's a great camera for novice to intermediate photographers, with the controls an advanced shooter expects in a camera. If I were shooting professionally, this would be the camera I'd take on vacation to save the wear and tear on my work cameras. If I need to take a professional photograph for someone, this is a camera I can rely on for a high percentage of situations. Lots of room to grow into this camera, and while it does most of the things I'd like, I couldn't give it 5 stars because it's missing a wireless remote shutter control, it would be nice if the flip-out LCD came out far enough for when composing self-portraits and if was submersible like my wife's pHD camera...it would be perfect. Again, the key to taking good pictures is not getting the most expensive camera...it's learning how to take good pictures with whatever camera you have.
I purchased this clock radio several years ago -- and immediately found that it did not receive the radio stations I want, at least not very well. Another radio on the other side of our bed tunes the same stations just fine.I also was annoyed at the beeps generated every time you push a button. I don't want to wakeup my wife when I change something!My daughter just gave me a new Timex Model T308 clock radio to replace the Sony. The Timex works great, installed in the same location as was the Timex.
Great protection for my Home Thearter everything in one place. A great product as always. Things couldn't be better if I tryed.
I have only come to the world of iPod recently and, I admit, somewhat reluctantly. I started with a Nano which I have been very happy with. Recently it occured to me that an iPod 5G could serve very nicely as an external backup drive so I immediately ordered one (can you spell "Business Expense"?)Here is what I love about my iPod:1) Beauty2) Clear, crisp, large display for videos3) Got to love that click wheel interface4) iTunes, the best software bundled with an MP3 player that I've seen.5) Great battery life... this thing will last through a full day of travel.6) 30GB is enough to back up just about everything on my laptop!7) The ear buds that come with this iPod are actually very nice, comfortable, stay in my ears (thats the big one!) and have good sound.8) Equalizer, I got my rock and roll sound goin on!9) I love the clock feature, I setup all the time zones that I could want with a separate clock; from Hawaii thru Florida.10) I downloaded my calendar and contacts from Outlook so now my reminders show up on the iPod, how cool is that!11) I love rating my songs as I listen to them on the iPod; lets face it I'm a ratings-aholic!Now you may be wondering, why didn't I give this baby 5 stars?1) Where are the accessories? you might as well tack on an extra $100 to the price of this for the accessories you will need to buy: AC adapter ($30), case ($30), etc...2) I get frustrated with the fact that I have to plug this thing into a computer to do anything with it. At the very least I would like to be able to delete songs. And why can't I modify playlist settings and stuff like that?3) You better just buy a case for this before you even take it out of the box, and even with my case on it I see it is getting scratched.4) I'm a little miffed with Apple that they sabotaged my favorite player (MusicMatch) so it won't work with the iPod :( At least my Rhapsody can talk to it...You've been warned, now get on out there and buy yourself one of these puppies. I vote the iPod Video my favorite business expense of the year!
The product works exactly as advertised, installed easily in a very tight space, and the cost was very reasonable. What's not to like?
Bought this for my husband. He plays sports alot and wanted music for after the games without having to turn on the vehicle.+This you can take anywhere because it has wheels and a handle like an ice chest. It's light and LOUD if you want to turn it all the way up.***LOVE LOVE LOVE it and worth every penny!***Has a microphone to sing along w/ too so my kid loves it. Charge it and it'll play for 12 hours.
There were 12 in the package. 2 did not work to began with they refused to move. The tape was stuck. In the middle of the tape. The ones that worked do not last very long. They start jerking and do not track correctly. Used to get VSH tapes and they lasted a long time. Now lucky if they last anytime at all. These were better than the other brands that I bought around the same time.
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.
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.
what can i say, i bought this to hook a projector to a laptop on the opposite side of the room and it works flawlessly. its a great quality cable for cheap.
Hi,I tried many headphones recently and found that the bose products and the beats by Dr.dre to be the better sounding ones. I am totally deaf in my left ear and wear a hearing aid in my right ear. So I needed a headphone to use with my hearing aid without all the feedback. I can also use the bose headphones without the hearing aid but to get that loud music experience I use them over my hearing aid. I chose the bose around the ear set for 125.00. That was alot for me but with my hearing it was a necessity. I would have loved to have bought the noise cancelling sets but right now 300 or more is too steep for me right now. I have read only good reviews about the sound quality,but the construction of the plastic headband has been complained about. I'm hopeing these will last me a long time,After what I read I will just try to be carefull handling them. I do recommend them just treat them with kid gloves.When you have hearing loss like me,good sound is a treat. Thanks Bose. Tim
I needed a selector switch box so I purchased this one. I liked that it had a remote control, and you can hook up 4 items. Set up was a snap, easy and now my DVD, VCR, Stereo, and Wii all connect to the Flat screen TV without moving wires around. It shipped FAST, and the price was the very best around.
I have a pair of these they I bought over 4 years ago for a Sony Banana Walkman radio. When Sony released this particular radio the volume control was messed up, so in order to prevent from ruining my radio by using the radios volume control I bought a pair of theses headphones because they have the inline volume control and because they are lightweight. I was totally taken a back by how great they sound. I love lots of bass and they handle it with ease. In my opinion you will not find better headphones for the money.
this camera, along with others in the Canon line has the ability to run enhanced features not found in the OEM release... the a570is itself is an excellent camera (image stabilization, AA battery usage, etc.), but the ability to shoot RAW images turns this camera (and other Canons) into a super little point-and-shooter... (use the dcraw command to convert your RAW images; RAW image shooting may be toggled on/off).. all you have to do is copy two files to your camera's SD card and turn the camera on in preview mode - very nice! the a570is also plays nicely with iPhoto and Aperture under Mac OS X 10.5.2 (Leopard), so Mac fans can rest assured that this camera will work very well with the superior OS X operating system... the a570is also works great with Linux-based systems, such as Ubuntu, and your pics will look great for editing in The GIMP...
Good product. Shopping was quick and convenient. The Amazon shopping experience has led us in the right direction to dependable vendors time after time.
There is no better sound...Why can't any other company match their quality? I am using this system for my HD TV. This is my fourth purchase of a bose product. I will not consider another company until they can prove themselves as good as Bose. Purchase wisely...buy the best first and then you never have to buy it again!!! Thank you Bose...your prices are a little steep, but worth every penny!!!
The reader works fine. However, for some strange reason you MUST use the supplied USB cable. Other cables won't work.
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.
I've had this tv since 2006 and have never had a single issue with it. It works just as it did out of the box today, and it is still up to date with the latest HDTV technology. Worth every penny.
The color on this TV is horrible. There is discoloration at the top of the screen and on the left side and no amount of adjustment will make it go away.
I purchased the Technocel Antenna hoping to get better receiption when using my Motorola V600 cellphone. Unfortunately, they don't mention that this antenna *is not* compatible with the V600 phone. If you purchase this for a V-series phone, be prepared to roll the dice if it'll truly be compatible with your phone or not.
It's good and cheap. Love it. No complain what so ever! Shipping went smooth.
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
Bought these mice for an entire computer class at the elementary school. Not only are they interesting to look at with their bright blue light, they also allow us to see at a glance if a computer was left on and needs to be shut down.
I won't repeat what dozens of other reviewers have said. I'm a professional photographer of fifteen years, and I look at things as they are..not as what people thought they should be.1. This is a point and shoot. You will not get professional results from a point and shoot, whether it's 1 megapixel or 10 megapixels. The CCD sensor does not make the photo, the LENS makes the photo.2. Autofucus on a point and shoot digital will always be substandard to an SLR. Smaller lens, less light, more "hunt and peck" for focusing. You can always cheat and use "landscape" mode.3. Battery life is great; just get a set of 2500mAh rechargeables, and you are good for days!4. 8x10's from this camera are decent; good enough to please your grandma, anyway. If you want fabulous 8x10's, you need to either stick with film, or get a digital SLR.5. Of course there are deviations in color cast and noise at higher resolutions. If you want to see even MORE of this, get a 6 or 8 megapixel point and shoot camera!6. Finally, if you are a consumer who wants a great little digital camera to take family photos on vacations, picnics, and visits to relatives, you can't go wrong with this camera. If you want professional results, why are you looking at a point and shoot, anyway?Think about it. ;)
It's so great, get it.. thats all i got to say.. so much better than an ipod . u dont have to worry abour scratching it because the case is kinda rough texture.. well i recommend it.
Don't waste your money. Mine broke 2 days after the 1 yr warranty ran out. I never dropped or abused it...it just froze. I spent hours trying every "fix" available. Nothing worked. Apple support was no help-basically said "tough luck". The store where it was purchased would do nothing either.This was a very expensive piece of trash. I will never buy another apple product.
Color coding matched my 2010 Ranger perfectly. Biggest advantage is it allows you to wire up the radio out of the dash. No muss, no fuss.
I can only guess the attraction to these earbuds are the colors. They fit lousy and am constantly having to adjust them. Even Apple's earbuds that come with their Ipods are better than these. I'd send these back if the packaging wasn't such a hassle. I'm glad they weren't very expensive...which I guess justifies the saying "you get what you pay for"...
Item was received as described and the shipping was on time. The sound clarity along with my corded Panasonic phone is suburb. This was an upgrade for me from using a Calltel CT200 corded phone/headset (awful and sounded fuzzy)for my home office. Affordable and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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.
Arrived on time. Easy to install. My son and daughter were using the ipod docking station and watching TV in the kitchen before we left. It was great.
This is a great music player for my 13 yr. old. It has taken a beating and is still going, sounds good, and is simple but does everything even I would need in a MP3 player. Good product if you are looking for something simple.
My product arrived in a timely manner, but it does not work. I understand the risk of purchasing a used product, but I was under the impression it was reconditioned and somewhat guaranteed to work. It did not. So I basically made a donation to the company rather than a purchase. I e-mailed the seller on 3 occasions and was never given the consideration of a response. So I guess this isn't a review of the product as much as it is venting my disappointment with the seller.
This is an excellent remote. Ease of programming. When I did need help to program my satellite dish, the associate was cheerful, patient and determined until he found my code. Very satisfied!
I am 65 and listening to Koss since high school. Starting with Pro4 and never satisfied with any other. Just bought the MV1 and continue to be a Koss junky. Thanks Koss for bringing music into my life.
I'm living in Costa Rica, great services, excelent!!!Don't worry, is the best people
This is an official rebranded LensPEN, made by the original maker (not a clone). Absolutely a NEEDED SUPPLY for any camera user, especially (D)SLR lens users.
I purchased this DVD player for a road trip. I charged it for the trip the night before we left. It played just fine for the 5hrs we were on the road. I tried to charge the battery again before we left for home, but the AC adapter did not work so we could not charge it. We used the adapter for the cigarette lighter and that worked for the ride home. I did return it to Target. I'm still searching for the perfect player. Maybe this a just a fluke.
IF YOU BUY A BOSE SYSTEM DO NOT I REPEAT DO N0T THINK IT WILL SOUND LIKE IT DOSE IN THE STORE..THE USE SPECIAL DVDS SO IT SOUNDS ALOT BETTER THEN IT IS. ALL MY FREIND SAY THE SAME THING..IF YOU CALL THEM THEY WILL TELL YOU SOME BS ON WHY IT DONT SOUND THE SAME.. THERE SCAMMERS . I HAVE A $300,00 SONY SYSTEM AND MY BOSE SYSTEM CANT HOLD A CANLDE TO IT.. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ...
For a while now, I've been buying filters from "big box" stores, not thinking much about how they might affect image quality. I recently got a SONY a33 SLT camera. I found my photos were kind of "pinkish" and slightly "fuzzy." I immediately blamed the camera. Then, I was reading about image degradation caused by inferior filters in a photo magazine. Decided to try this. What a difference! Offers lens protection without sacrificing image quality. A bit more expensive than the big box store filters, but well worth it.As usual, Amazon was first class. Shipped quickly, efficiently, and well-packed. Arrived even sooner than promised and the shipping was free!Way to go Heliopan and way to go Amazon!
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 a 50" Samsung DLP with the color wheel, last year and have been satisfied withe it overall, but there's always that bit of rainbow effect under certain conditions, and the noise from the wheel and fan can be a bit annoying. This new one, the 61" LED light engine HLT-6187S improves on everything except brightness. I'm not sure if that's due to a larger screen size, or the light source, but it's adequate in all but a fully sunny room. The light engine does emit a buzzing sound, audible across the room when the screen displays any image but total black, but that buzz will be drowned out by normal audio levels, so dont worry about that.Sharpness and color seem limited more by the source quality than any deficiency in the TV. Comcast cable employs compression which can detract from the appearance of moving images. Playback of Blu ray disks, if mastered well is nothing short of breath taking.Color controls on this model seem endless, with some controls making imperceptible changes to the picture. Color controls have been expanded greatly from last years 50" Samsung I mentioned earlier (with 5-color color wheel).Internal speakers are nothing to write home about--but are slightly more pleasing than the downright dreadful speakers of last years 50". Plan on an external amp and speakers to complement the fine picture.Start up time is about 10 seconds and the color looks correct as soon as an image is displayed, whereas the 50" we have ramps up the brightness over about 30 seconds.The one image defect that I see I can't be sure is due to the TV, but I'll mention it--there is a "shimmer" or varying brightness level of portions of the image, at a rate of about 2 times per second. This shimmer is barely noticeable on the same material on other TV's and in some cases is totally absent, and I have found no video settings that mitigate this annoying tendency. It seems to be exacerbated by any programs that also exhibit a back and forth "jitter" from left to right (perhaps a problem with film to video transfer issue). Some programs will appear rock solid for some time, and then a scene will appear that displays the "shimmer". It might be in a shadow area OR a highlight area, and is hard for me to ignore. I have only a few blu ray disks, and they are a mixed bag--parts of Planet Earth are fine and other scenes have tons of shimmering. DVD's seem to play back either uniformly cleanly from start to finish, or play back with a constant shimmer. Therefore I am loathe to blame this issue on the TV but keep in mind the same disks play back on other equipment and the 50" Samsung DLP with little discernible shimmer. oh, the blu ray player I use is a PS3.My suggestion--take a look at this model in a local store with source material similar to what you will use--cable, blu ray, Hd-dvd, dvd, etc. Sit at the distance u will watch it from at home.There is a noticeable amount of overscan in all picture modes, so don't expect to see the very edges of the image. Some text at the extreme edges may be slightly cut off. There's a positioning control to center the picture, so if u find for example that text is cut off at the bottom, u can show more of the bottom portion, which means more of the top will cut off. There is a setting called "Just Scan"--do NOT confuse that with no overscan.I have no regrets with this unit and got great service from Amazon--fast delivery.
this is a standard tiffen soft focus filter. only problem was the plastic case was cracked and Amazon was unable to replace it. offered a discount for the inconvenience. the Filter was okay but its case was cracked.
I purchased this Camera less than 30 day's ago and the LCD screen has lines all over the screen. LCD screen is not viewable at all. I paid $220.00 for the camera. Call CASIO customer service and they stated the LCD screen is not covered under warranty. I told the customer service person that you have not even seen the camera and I believed that it is a manufacture defect. Service person stated not a defect and sent me to Casio repair dept. They also stated it is not warranted and no a manufactured defect. (With out seeing the camera) Customer service stated it would coast me $217.00 to fix camera. They also stated they if I was not going to fix the camera to send it in to them so they can look over the camera..YA right...Can you say refurbished and sell camera again..STAY AWAY FROM CASIO!
ordered this harness to replace my whole control unit that burned out in my sedan g35 and it wasnt expensive and it does the job. no issues. thanks
I have owned three of these (currently have two ...the first one was stolen) This is a great product for the money (got all of mine for $260 or less) Have had mine for about 7 months use them all the time with no problems.Very easy to set up, good sound, great price.
I bought the Sony DSC-W80 on clearance from Compusa 9 months ago. I had went in hoping to score a Canon SD-1000, but the DSC-W80 was on of the alternates I was considering and the price was right. Right after I bought, I found out my sister in law went into labor and my niece was going to be born that evening. Needless to say the camera got a work out right then. First off, in low light situations, especially without the flash, the images will get really grainy. My understanding is that this is because to make these cameras so small, the photosensor is very small as well, which means it won't work as well in a low light environment, if this concerns you, step up to a slightly large point and shoot digital camera, it won't be pocket sized, but you'll get better low light images.I was able to get great photo's and videos of my nieces birth with a 1gb memory stick installed, but I did notice the low light issue, again, that's the trade off for a camera this small, so I can live with it. Since then, I carry this camera with me all of the time, and it works great, I can usually get by with charging the battery once a week, and downloading the photos off at the same time. The thing takes outstanding photo's, I use it at the highest resolution for photo's and they are very sharp. When I'm shooting movies, I use standard quality, and get a decent balance between image quality and file size, the built in mike does a remarkable job picking up audio while shooting videos.Considering this camera was my second choice it has been a welcome surprise that has done a remarkably good job as a constant carry camera. Now I just need a DSLR....
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.
Despite the fan and heat sink capability, my Iomega MiniMax ran increadibly hot under by Mac Extreme Base Station - really to the point where I couldn't put my hand on the Extreme Base station. No way this can be good for anything. I love the idea and looks, but I had to return it in a day.
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.
I have owned this camera for several years now. It still captures video and I can retrieve digital video off of it from my computers running Ubuntu Linux. My major complaint was that the view screen quit on me after about a month of owning it, thank goodness for the built-in old-school viewfinder. The video quality is rather poor, but may be fine for some as a basic starter camera.
This is a good headphone. Good sound quality and everything. Easy to use. Just one problem though. If you wear it too long your ears WILL hurt a little. Other than that I love it!
Bought this Amp a few months ago. Hook up is easy...If you can run wires(Cat-5 and speaker) from the Amp to the area you want sound(Zone). All the rest is easy. Another concern I had was that the 40 Watts per speaker would not be loud enough. Let me tell you this is not the case. It's not AC/DC in concert loud, but it's loud. One more thing, get the 2-gang control panels. The 2-gang panels allow you to change CD's, tracks, AM/FM stations, and any other function that the source(CD, AM/FM player)player remote can do. In other words the control panels can learn from the remote.
This unit always ran hot, but performance seemed unaffected for 8-10 months or so. When my wireless transfer speeds took a nosedive, I initially assumed it was another neighbor stepping on my signal (happens every 6 months or so), but then I realized that everything running through the netgear switch was just as abysmally slow. I eventually power cycled everything on the network to no avail. Swapped out the netgear with aTP-Link TL-SG1008D 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Switch(which is older and has always been cool to the touch) that I had on a different subnet of my network and all speed issues vanished. Needless to say, I will not be replacing with another netgear.
This is a neat gadget. It sometimes has difficulty finding the right item, but overall, it's a cool toy.
really like these speakers, small but can fill a room with no problem. sound is really good. I replaced my computer speakers with these ones, conected to my computer with a projector and voila....great movie theater with great sound for $500 bucks.
I mounted small Sony cube speakers (~1 pound) on these and they look great. They were easy to mount and the speakers can be pointed in any direction. The color matches the speakers. My only warning would be that since they are plastic mounts, I wouldn't try to hang a larger, heavier speaker with them.
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 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.
This case is TOO SMALL for the Zen Vison M. I recently bought two of these and they both are too small to allow navigation on the player. Essentually, all the buttons seem to be pressed while in the case. So, here is how I fixed it:1. Put your player in a sandwich sized ziplock bag with the zip towards the top of the player. Snug the player into the corner and fold the excess bag around the back so that the bag conforms to the player's shape.2. Wrap 3 turns of duct tape around the the bottom of the player completely covering the controls. The idea is to make that portion of the player bigger so that the case won't be so snug as to inhibit the buttons from working correctly.3. Get a pot of water heating on the stove. It should be hot to the touch but not boiling.4. Dip the case (NOT WITH THE PLAYER IN IT!!!) into the water. Do not submerge the plastic window as it will melt very easily. Keep the window about 1/4 inch above the hot water.5. After about 2 minutes, remove the case and quickly dry the case off.6. Insert the player (in its protective baggie and duct tape) into the case. It will not want to go in easily but press hard, it will go.7. Fasten the snap. Yeah, it will be hard to snap.8. Let sit for a couple of hours.After you do this, the player should be very easy take in/out of the case and the buttons should work as they do outside of the case. My player will fall out of the case if I turn it upside down.After I did this, I like this case just fine.
Within a few weeks it stopped working. I would plug it in and the music would play and my the mode would go from TAPE to FM radio. It was getting jammed in my tape player, therefore I had to fiddle around with ALL the buttons instead of just the eject button.I don't recommend this product at all.
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.
We first got this router in June 2007, following the failure of a D-Link wireless router. We have two desktop computers, an all-in-one printer, and 2 (or more) wireless laptops on our home network, all XP. Our ISP comes via a 2ghz wireless transmission. I ignored the CD, since we are on a static IP and I know how to input the numbers. First problem was that the router wouldn't accept Firefox input; I had to switch to IE. Once up & running, however, it worked wonderfully well--very fast on the wired computers, with solid connections for the wireless laptops throughout our 3-story house.Then in mid-July we left on vacation. Upon return, we discovered the router had completely lost the capability to deliver a wireless signal, despite reboots. So, we exchanged it for another. This one set up flawlessly in Firefox. Again, we were happy campers--for two weeks. Another out-of-town trip and another failure (mid-August now). This time, the home network & wireless signal continued functioning, but it could not connect to the WAN, despite numerous reboots.We exchanged once again (we were dealing with Staples, which was to our benefit at least), although the router had to be dropped shipped to us--meaning a delay of about 3 days. This time, I remembered that manually entering the IP numbers required IE. But, it didn't take! So, I switched to Firefox--no luck. Back to IE again--third try worked and again we got the fast, stable performance we expected--but only for one more week. At the end of the first week of Sept, our valley experienced some heavy rains & lightning. After one strike across the valley, the router blinked (despite being on back-up power & surge protection) and we lost the internet signal again. Wireless & home network still worked, however.That was enough. Back to the store, exchanged for a Linksys WRT350N, and we're up & running again. The Linksys does not seem quite as fast, but it's stable and manually configuring the router was a breeze.
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!
The device didn't work, the customer service was either not available or hung up on me. After hours of trying to resolve the problem I gave up.One of the worst experiences I ever had.
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
Had a Phillips one that did the job perfectly. This one continually clicks like it needs to change sides or something. Disappointed in this purchase.
If you never thought much about computer security, you will when you read this masterpiece.. The biggest book bargain in the computer security field. An outstanding must have book for the Information Technology manager and analyst. This is really an encyclopedia of information for anyone serious about computer security. Presents the most clear, concise and relevent information for the computer professional.
We've had this printer in our small office for about seven years. It has been a solid performer over thousands of pages during that time. No downtime and no service required. My only complaints:1) toner is expensive2) image quality is a little dark. You need to compensate in software
I had been using a NetGear WGR614 G wireless router for a couple of years with a NetGear wireless G card. Worked reliably, but slowly when my laptop was some 15 feet from the router and in the basement (router on ground floor). Transmission was slow and signal strenth ran "very weak".Bought this Belkin router from Amazon for $71, removed the Netgear router and put the Belkin in its place. Plugged all the cables in, cycled power on the cable modem (Charter/Motorola) and my PC and I was up and running. No reading any instructions or running any install disk. Simple as can be. In the basement, the signal strength with the Netgear G card is now "good" with speed at 54 Mbps. Things are notably faster.Will get a Belkin MIMO PCMCIA card tomorrow and that should make things even better.Bottom line is for $110 (router/card) total I will have pre-N level speed and range on my one laptop and improved range and speed on my other two laptops that will stay as G's.Sweet.
Despite the Altec Lansing name, these tiny, very lightweight speakers perform poorly. My expectations about USB "digital sound" speakers is that one plugs in the USB cord, the speakers are recognized, and sound comes out of them. In this case, the speakers are not recognized at all by my iMac and the only way to have sound come out of them once the USB cord is plugged in is to also plug in the audio cable provided. The result is not digital sound at all, very weak, LoFi, and is highly inferior to the iMac's onboard audio. No driver disc was provided.
Got this from Amazon on sale before Christmas. We really love it since we have a new baby--we just print photos off of our CF Card and send to the grandparents weekly. Love the feature where you can print 1-8 pictures per 4x6 photo paper. I've printed smaller photos for scrapbooks, office and my planner. It's great that we can just print photos for friends and family right after any event. I highly recommend this and the Canon ink and paper value packs.
I normally buy all my office supplies from Staples (I love staples, don't get me wrong, I'm still the highest rewards membership) but sometimes I just can't pass up an awesome deal. These combs are the same thing you get other places, brand name, but cheaper! So if you are looking for these (or any of the GBC CombBind Binding Spines/Binding Combs), get them here to save money (oh and of course use your Amazon Prime membership to save you on the shipping).
I am sure there are going to be enough reviews this week to bump me down before anyone can read my review, so I'm just going to give my 5 stars and tell you, "It's a ton of fun." It's a ton of fun.
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.
I am really pleased with this product. I get excellent connection with my laptop and am excited to have a wireless solution at such a small cost.
Don't buy this product. Cheap gold plated connectors. Wires without any rating on them. Get what you need from a Car Stereo shop. I have used Pyle drivers before so I knew the brand and thought I would try this kit. I have install amps for over twenty years, this kit is worthless.DPW
Thats right folks...I've owned em all...the Canon XT, Nikon D70 and D50, the Sony, Canon S3 IS, ect.This camera has the ergonomics and features to appeal to the professional and prosumer photographer equally...plus it takes all the OLDER manual focus Pentax lenses as well!!The Shake Reduction feature is worth the price alone but the new shooting modes, the high dynamic range RAW files, the professional film look and feel give, and the great price push this camera over the edge and give it the advantage over all the competing DSLRs in it's range and even higher!....Welcome back Pentax!....what took yoa so long!?Now simply come out with a firmware upgrade/patch to fix some of the niggling issues such as the inferior Jpeg quality and the noise banding in high iso images
After hours of setup I was never able to get the mp3 of my Muzic cell phone to connect as an mp3 player. It works great for the phone call feature but not for music.
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.
Seems like a great lens, no problems indoors or out. I shot about 200 photos so far with zero flare from this lens protector.
I need a hand free option for making phone calls. This headset work like a charm. no complaints. Good quality
So far it's doing it's job in keeping out dust. Very pleased with this purchase!
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 used the older MS natural keyboard and like the bent configuration but the key response on this board is to mushy. You don't get a light, satisfying click from the keys. And, yes, the space key sometimes resists too much and feels like its sticking. Most of the additional buttons are useless (I do use the volume control). I've used it for more than 6 months and still haven't gotten used to it - I'm shopping for a replacement now. The insert/delete & page cluster is also different from the old keyboard which screwed me up from a long time.
THANK YOU - THIS IS A GREAT PRODUCT AND WORKS PERFECTLY!!!IT FIT INTO MY PHONE WITH NO PROBLEMS - JUST REMOVE FROM PACKAGE AND SNAP!
Hey, I just want to let people know about this headset. I haven't used it, but I have Used the KOSS earbuds that are the same version. The idea is that these foamies at the tip of the earbuds are supposed to squish into your ear and provide &quot;sound-insolation,&quot; but in reality, it is almost hard to get them into your ears in the first place. the foam is much softer than your average faom ear-plug, so if you roll it into a tube to get it into your ear, it only stays rolled up/squished for a fraction of a second. by the time you get it into your ear, it has expanded and simply squishes laterally on the surface of your ears. If you do happen to get it in, they easily fall out.. if you want it, go for it, but I had bad experiences with this style. I do have small ears though...
I purchased this unit about about a year and a half ago for a family road trip. We were initially pleased with the design of the unit. It worked well and was very versitile. Recently the video part of the unit went dead. Although the sound works, you have nothing but random noise on the screen. We used this product for probably less than 50 hours total. From what I can tell of other online reviews, Audiovox products are very unreliable. I feel a product that costs this much should last longer than a year and a half of very infrequent usage. Stay away from this product.
I had high hopes for this product when the audio section died after 3 weeks. I could still see the bridge in the utility, but no sounds came out of either the RCA or digital jacks. I initially had no trouble getting it working (I have training in IP Networking) but suspect setup would be difficult for someone untrained in IP. Support was very disappointing. Got put on hold for over 20 minutes the first call, had to drop off, second call was over an hour with an advanced tech who valiantly tried everything he could to get the product working even after I told him the audio section had died. He finally gave in and gave me an RMA. We'll see how the replacement one works. And yes, I noticed a digital delay but mine was FOUR seconds not two like other reviewers. By comparison the Apple Airport Express which I replaced with this product had a subsecond delay.
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!!!
I want to order another one of these for my son who recently got a "cell phone" ticket. The price I paid including s&h was under $10 ... awesome!!
This is a great preamp for the price. Does exactly what it's supposed to do - amplify my records - and it's not noisy like many other preamps in it's price range. Would be nice if it had an on/off switch.
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!!!
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
The best printer purchase I have ever made. Works like a charm and was a fantastic deal. I went back to college to get my Master's degree online, which was a great way to go until I had some surgery that created problems with my eyes. I had to print my the information I used to read them. I was spending a mint on ink and if the printer I had was constantly having issues (the expensive scanner/inkjet kind). When I purchased this printer, I spent about a usual month's worth of ink cost and have used one cartidge in about 6 months. The other beauty parts are that it spits out the copies much faster and will enlarge or reduce.I don't usually go into detail with my ratings, but this printer has been wonderful.
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;
I have taken this camera with me on my travels. I have not been gentle with it. I has never failed me. Please see the photos on the Amazon.I have "upgraded" to another more expensive camera with mixed results and then returned it.Pros: Uses Compact flash which appears tougher than SD cards, has nice metallic solid feel, battery charge lasts longer than any conceivable picture taking situation, nice sharp lens when using macro and 1x magnification, 4 megapixels is sufficient for elargements of at least 5x7 and it appears to me 8x10, although I do not find the need for it. No bells and whistles but solid workhorse..thousands of pics with no problems. My friends and family own one too and are of the same opinion and do not want to trade up.Cons: Shutter response could be a little faster, if you are using 3X magnification...have a very steady hand, sunny day and a tripod:) or the pictures will be blurry. This is true of most other cameras in that class. I have found that even the cameras with stabilized zoom do not do very well with anything greater than a 3X magnification.I really like this camera. Check my pictures please.
This fax machine works like a charm! Takes up less room, and looks great too. It came on time and was in perfect condition. I would buy it again if need be.
Fast shipping! Hub functions correctly. Cosmetically there was tape on the top of the hub indicating what the previous owner had plugged into each port. Would purchase again from this vendor.
This is a cute little print server. In my home LAN this print server is connected to an RJ-45 interface of my Linksys wireless router and access point. All wired and wireless clients can use the Canon BJC 2100 printer connected to the USB port of the print server without any problem. Though the included manual is useless, the setup is pretty simple if you know a little about networking.
I am new to the world of HDTV. I am using this Philips TV accessing content by way of my cable provider in the NYC area. I mention this because I was a little disappointed when I started viewing shows on this Philips set. Adjusting the controls provided with the TV went some ways toward producing a fair picture with standard definition broadcasts. The first HD channels I saw were noticably better but nothing that stood out. I surmised that this was the result of a low priced unit. You get what you pay for.That is, until I turned on the Discovery HD channel. As a recent famous philosopher might say..."Whoa!" The picture was crisp with vibrant colors. It displayed an almost life-like picture. This is what I was expecting. A big, noticeiable difference between digital cable and HDTV. I now use the Discovery HD channel to baseline my HD picture settings on the set.I have since come across other true HD programming. They all looked excellent when viewed on this Philips TV. Progressive scanned DVD players take advantage of the Philips ability to display content at 480p as well as 1080i. The result is an excellent picture when viewing DVD's and using component cables.The sound is only average when using the set's built-in speakers, though that was not unexpected. I expect a home theater setup to be much better.To finish my point: The Philips 30PW8402 television is an excellent bargain when viewing true HD programming. The quality of standard definition broadcasts has been average at best. Keep in mind that all of this is also determined by the quality of the source material (is it true HD?) and signal from your content provider, which seems to vary greatly.
I admired our neighbor's cool outdoor clock, so I bought this one. I mounted the "weatherproof" clock on the outside of our home. A year and a half later it is totally rusted out, and the cheap paper backing for the face turned to dust. I complained to their support line, and they told me it can be outdoors but has to be protected from direct sunlight, rain, snow, and other elements. So, it's a great INDOOR clock. I'm going to get a ladder and examine my neighbor's clock so I can find a brand that actually works. Don't buy this piece of junk.
I recieved one of this baby's as a gift last month and I was immediatly blown away. This music system delivers clear, rich sound you never thought obtainable.. The best part about it is that you could hook it up to your TV, or DVD player and enjoy quality sound from everything you listen to or even watch. Also the control is very easy to use, no complicated features or buttons. Anywone can work it. Now I really enjoy listening to my cd's, even the old ones are enjoyable to listen to.
i just bought this macbook pro online to replace my older powerbook which crashed. i am generally happy with the product. the screen is the biggest difference immediately, its flat screen pops out in comparison to my older powerbook. otherwise in an overall look it looks just like the powerbook..so i was a bit disappointed...was hoping there was some new styling from the few years apple has had to make design changes. its just when u upgrade to something u kinda want a new look..and this does not have that.the overall working of the macbook is great. sound quality superb and i LOVE the isight addition. the clarity and sound are really great and i have been web chatting with family and friends who have also noticed the difference from the other seperate web cam i had before. so, a nice addition.weight wise...still feels the same. battery heat wise still feels the same. keyboard still the same except for the new back lighting which senses when in darkness..so thats cool.so, for a week of using, so far so good!
Happy with the camera - battery life is impressive. Display is not very sharp compared to friend's cameras in similar class. I was disappointed to receive the camera in navy when I ordered it in black. I bought off Amazon.com directly. Besides this happy with quality of camera and quality of photos taken so far.
I like the ease of use of the Toshiba but would like to have a physical copy of the manual instead of one to be read on the computer. Hopefully you know how to use a computer before you buy this because the lack of written info about it can a problem. Otherwise it is a great machine.
This Burner ROCKS! Previous purchased the Yamaha2100ez lightspeed and quickly had to return it. I should have taken heed to others comments on that drive.This drive has gotten amazing reviews everywhere, and it fails too disappoint. With BurnProof I am burning while surfing the web, printing and downloading all at once.This is a great, fast, drive.
I love this camera. The video and picture quality is great. It is so easy to use and switch from video to still pictures. It is easy to manage your pictures on the computer also. I simply can't say enough good things about this camera. What a great feeling you get when you purchase something that lives up to the hype and expectations. A rare find!
Cheapest DVD's I could fine in a decent quantity.Burns from my Samsung DVD desktop burner and HP laptop... works.Small, Circular, Blank...
Apple Computers should be ashamed of themselves. I received my 40 GB ipod as a 2004 Christmas present and the problems began after only 6 months. Though I sould say, I really loved my ipod before it crapped out on me. I see a lot of other customers have had similar trouble with this thing and I just want to cast my vote of disapproval. The problems are: The computer/itunes not recognizing the ipod. The hard drive spinning up but never starting. The hard drive crashing and losing all data resulting in having to reset the ipod to factory settings and reinstalling the software and after all that having the same problem happen again.After hearing all the horror stories about Apple's customer service I figure it's not worth trying to repair. Since this model has been discontinued, there's no point in telling people not to buy it now. I only hope that the new ipods are better. I'll be reading the reviews very carefully if and when I decide to get another ipod. Live and learn.
Held 12 cups easily and kept it it hot all day. Husband is thrilled with his present! Sleek and well made.
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
These headphones have excellent sound. They are the best sounding headphones that I have ever seen at this size. Although they are a bit pricey, I would still reccomend them. The only downpoint is that sometimes they shift around on your ears. Once you figure out how to adjust them though, they should stay on pretty well.
WE are absolutely thrilled with this little GPS unit.....We RV full-time and have always relied on maps. This little unit does almost everything that we could even begin to need. Haven't been able to figure out rest stops on interstates. The book that comes with it sucks.......the website for Nextar sucks.....but the GPS itself is awesome. We had a lot of trial and error first time out because the book does not explain, but now that we have had it for a week travelling, we don't know how we made it across and US and back without it.P.S. We are older than dirt and not all that electronic savvy!!! LOL
I bought my A1081 20" Apple Cinema Display used because apparently they stopped making them in Feb 2009. The pictures are so realistic, it's like seeing them all for the first time. I have one picture of rays of sunlight shining through the forest. I felt like I was actually looking at sunlight. That never happened with my 19" Samsung Widescreen display. I was startled.I don't know how to put into words the improvement this monitor has over a standard screen by a big box maker like say, Samsung. The first and most obvious is the bezel. It is silver and narrow, so it feels like you have a lot more screen real estate. The monitor appears very (and I do mean VERY) easy on the eyes.Every image I look at, is easier to look at. I guess the best comparison I can come up with, is a horned tweeter versus a silk domed tweeter. A horned tweeter (on a speaker) is very efficient, however the sound is a bit bright (harsh) and as a result, the listener can develop fatigue within a short time. A silk domed tweeter is more laid back, and can be listened to for hours without getting tired of listening to it.Movies look dramatic. Colors are bright, and blacks look very contrasty. I like the way the power cord is managed in the back. It is connected directly into the monitor and extends all the way down into the computer. One of the cables connects to the power brick which is then plugged into the wall. Of the other 2 plugs, one goes into Firewire and the other a USB. This allows the connectivity from the monitor itself.If you wish to use this monitor into a newer computer which uses HDMI, you will need a DVI (female) to DVI male converter. The part of the cord which connects to the computer is not removable like many others.I have only had this monitor for a short time, but so far I can say it looks brilliant! I am so surprised. I had no idea monitors could be this good. Cons - I don't like the way the Firewire and USB ports are behind the monitor. It would be nice if they were on the side, this would make them easier to access.There are 3 buttons on the right side of the monitor. These are touch sensitive, meaning you don't have to apply any pressure at all to activate them. They are brightness up/down and On/Off switch. There is a small light on the bottom right bezel to let you know the monitor is on or not.I am using my Apple Cinema display on a PC running Win XP 32 bit with the latest service pack. Windows was able to recognize the monitor and it's resolution right away and adjust itself accordingly. The monitor is listed as a generic Plug and Play but it's ok with me as long as it works.Text looks sharp. Viewing angles are very wide. You'd have to be looking at an insanely wide angle to not see the screen. Tilting the screen up and down really does feel effortless. In fact, it moves a little too easily for me. I wish there was more resistance.My monitor is sitting on a pretty standard desktop. The height the monitor sits at allows me to read text on web pages at exactly the same height as my eyes. This is the first time I've had a monitor that allowed me to look straight ahead to navigate. It definitely makes it easier to read web pages and makes less eye strain.If you can find a good price on a seldom used 20" Apple Cinema Display, by all means consider it. It's not brand new, but this monitor will blow away most of these "run of the mill" 23" monitors that are floating around on sale all the time. This monitor truly feels like something special.****Update****I liked the monitor so much I bought a second. The second one looks just ever so slightly different but it's not obvious unless you are looking. When I look at a black picture at an off angle there's a pinkish hue. The actual screen doesn't look pink, you can only see it when you're at an off angle and the picture is black. My other monitor is not like this, it's a solid black, regardless of whether you look at an off angle or not.I learned that other models of Cinema Displays were made by Phillips and had a pinkish hue to them, but this only applied to the 23" models. I couldn't find any makers of my monitor when I did a search for the serial number online. But I would bet my next paycheck that the 2 monitors I have were made by 2 different vendors.Also, I found a website that explained the default gamma settings for these 20" monitors which is not the same gamma settings Apple uses for their larger monitors (24" and larger). I think I can safely conclude these 20" monitors were not intended for use by professional photographers and the like, but more for the average consumer. Doesn't matter, I still LOVE my Apple Cinema Display and I don't have too much regrets.
I recorded songs onto it and tucked it into my pocket for a 6-mile run on a cold day. By the end of the run, it had decided not to work. It's at the MAc doctor now, and I'm waiting for a verdict. Very disappointing to pay 250.00 then have the product not produce.
Great Product. Pleasantly surprised at the quality of this item. Very nice sound. It's a great little gizmo for listening to music out loud on my ipod shuffle. Also acts as storage for it too. Can't beat the price. I highly recommend it.
It's awesome, so comfortable and fantastic sounds. I took it to germany and it was like walking on a calm day. The Sounds of the plane and the trains in germany were reduced to a minimum and it made the trip so much more enjoyable. The Bose Headphones I hear are nice, but I'm poor and don't wanna pay $350 for 'em.
Regardless of the commercial success that the Apple Ipod has had, I can't find anything negative to say about the Microsoft Zune. I personally own this particular model and just love it. I wanted to get the black one because frankly brown is not all that appealing, but who cares really? I love this thing, and on top of that, I got an awesome deal on it too because it had been discontinued at retail stores. I saved $150 on this bad boy and laughed all the way home at all the poor parents who are forced to buy the IPOD for their little unappreciative brats and who paid a ridiculous amount for what I think is an inferior product. The only positive thing I find about the IPOD is the navigation controls. They are a little easier to use than this particular Zune.What really made me fall in love with my Zune is the FM radio that's built in. I didn't even know it had an FM tuner in it until a few days later after playing around with it. Wow, what a pleasant surprise. Not that I'll be listening to the radio much, but it's a comfort knowing it's there just in case, and it's especially cool that the Zune tells you the name of the station you're listening to and the artist.Seriously, what more can you ask for? BUY THE ZUNE!!!
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.
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.
I went to a Technology workshop in which one thing the presenter told us was that we would get much better results out of our digital camera if we would upgrade to a professional card. When I purchased my camera I decided to take her advice. However, be very careful when you are placing an order for this product online ... the first merchant I ordered from said his was a 133X Professional; however, it was only the standard card that you would get from Wal-Mart, etc. I reordered and was very happy to get this one delivered. In fact, I think I am going to order another one as a backup.
The detailed product description says type M. The product photo and brief description looks like type H. Other fuji cards listed on amazon say high-speed but not explicitly type H. Some reviews for other "type H" cards state that you're actually purchasing a type M card. I'm hesitant to purchase any xD card from one of amazons 3rd party retailers. What kind of card is this?
This is a very nice printer, especially for the price. Quick printing, good quality.
This worked like a charm. We have a ticket machine that we wanted to hook up to a new PC. It started working without any issues which made me look like I knew what I was doing :)
I bought this camera for my 16 yr old daughter for Christmas. I wanted a basic camera for her first digital. Unless you are only a few feet away from the subject, the pictures come out very blurry.My older son and I both have the Olympus Camedia D545 camera. I was so impressed with that camera, I thought one step down would be the way to go.The Olympus seems to be a great brand, and has a great software program with it.I'm not at all pleased with the D-425, and am going to try to exchange it.
The Gold color makes this bag looks great! It is better then the blue and red color. I take it with my Ideapad Y550(15.4 inchscreen) everywhere. It is very easy to put the power cord in one side water bottle pocket and put the remote mouse, digital camera charger and my 34G USB Drive in the other side water bottle pocket.
The battery on my 3G finally turned in its notice. So I upgraded tothe 30gb iPod with video.PROS:- The video! The screen resolution is amazing. Coldplay's "Speed of Sound" video, with its amazing rainbows of colors, makes your iPod come alive.- The iTunes Video library! A very worthy selection of videos are available for you to make your own. Christopher Walken dancing in "Weapon of Choice", Stone Temple Pilots' trippy "Days of the Week", Foo Fighter's "Learning to Fly", Alanis' "Everything"--great stuff.- The memory! 30 gb is twice what I supported before. More than enough room (for now)!- The podcasts! I've been a huge fan of Jack Horkheimer's "Star Gazer" program on PBS. Now I can watch these episodes as podcasts right from the palm of my hand.CONS:- Yes, the biggest is the battery. And not so much because the battery for video will last--yes--an hour or so, but because once again Apple is totally...TOTALLY... misleading prospective buyers. Since when did Apple get so crooked?? The specs state "up to 2 hours". Sure--maybe with the backlight off. But me, personally, I'd like to see what I'm watching. How do they think people can actually watch whole movies on this thing?? Do I smell "class action, part II" here?- The lack of support for older perihperals. You won't find one of those interface ports on these. So toss away your former accessories.- No firewire support. It's all now totally usb, baby. And the included white USB cable is about three feet long. You don't get much distance from the pc to the tabletop.- No dock connector. Although if you have an old iPod dock you can still use it. Just pop out the old cable and plug in the new USB cable.- No instruction manual. There's a .pdf file on the disk that you can drag and drop to your pc desktop, but no opportunities for bathroom reading here. And am I the only one who finds Adobe Acrobat a bit annoying?- The screen scratches. I'm so paranoid about this that I've just left the cellophane sheet on (the one that that comes on the iPod when you first get it). I just peel it back and let it flap back down to eliminate bubbles.There you have it...
This is awesome. The only problem I have had with it is it won't let you put an mp3 into ITunes you have used an MP3 editor on oh well. It also would be nice to have more space but those are available so I'm not gonna whine about that. You get what you pay for with this device and it is very good.
If you're running Linux on your machines, I would recommend staying away from Linksys cards. The company only supports Windows operating systemsfor thier hardware. The WRT54GX router is still nice for the range and signal strength boost, but without a matching SRX enabled adapter with Linux drivers, you may as well go with a vendor that supports Linux and avoid the hassle.
Got this as insurance for a camcorder that is used by various teams at the high school where I coach. It arrived promptly and worked great.
It operates flawlessly, both the viewing and audible features. Mounted on windshield easily and securely. Also is removable with ease.I travel the country in my Van for years. This is the first trip using my Garmin GPS C340.All I can say is "How did I ever manage without it". It has opened a whole new vista in my traveling, it locates rest stops on the Interstate and allows one to alter paths and be redirected back to original destination. Saving "home" in new areas allow one to wander and return to original point with no concern about getting lost. No more messing with paper maps!!
This is a fragile items and more and more difficult to find as Nikon do not distribute this item.I advise you to have a spare in your drawer if like me you are scanning each day.JP
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.
I already have a radio but I bought this for two purposes (1) to pick up my NPR station clearly. For some reason, it comes in perfectly on my car radio, but poorly on my hi-fi and on my regular radios it is competely swamped by a nearby country station. I figured this radio would be able to separate the stations. (2) to discover new stations on shortwave.It failed to do either, despite much experimentation with the antenna and external antenna. The FM NPR station is completely swamped by the country music station - feeble, considering I can hear it perfectly in my car in my garage, and this radio is on the 3rd floor of a house sitting high on a hill. As for the shortwave, I only picked up a couple of stations. Other annoyance: cannot listen to the stations as you tune it, as you would be able to with analog tuning. On a huge band like SW, this is very frustrating. I expected more considering these reviews and the price.
I have bought 3 of these now.. every time I have a friend that sees it and also has a macbook i end up having to give it to them and getting myself another. During my 3rd purchase I looked around for new items maybe that came out since.. NOPE.. this is still the best for macbook 13.3.It carries my macbook, extra batter, my apple remote, and my headphones. THe openning at the top makes it easy to pull the macbook out for airport security and also to pull the laptop out without pulling the whole sleeve out of my larger carry bag.love it. buy it.
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!
These pouches are IDEAL for just about anything that fits. They come in various sized, but I only buy the XL. I first found these small pouches in a camera store in a huge bin about six or seven years ago. I bought three of them. I still own two of them -- the third was stolen together with my GPS. I use them for small point and shoot cameras, GPS, and cell phone storage. These cases last forever. The velcro sealing system last forever. I have never, ever had a problem with them. I just re-ordered two of them from Amazon (to replace the one that was stolen with the GPS in it) as I wanted a spare just in case as they are getting harder to find.The cases are very well cushioned, and I do not hesitate to store anything fragile in them. Not sure what else to say except if you have a portable GPS, or a point & shoot camera you want to protect, get this case. These cases also have a velcro belt loop but I haven't used this feature as of yet.Inside, the case is extremely well padded, and in the flap there is a small flat pocket for an extra memory card, or a couple of batteries.An amazing product overall.
The system works well and has a simple interface. However, Mac users beware of the available track changing feature, it doesn't work as well as it should. The sound quality is great but a built in pre-amp would be nice so that you don't have to turn up your main sound as much. Very simple and effective over all for putting music from your computer to a stereo in another part of the house without spending the money on a wi-fi transmitter.
Great wireless router with excellent range! Setup was a snap, and it has been performing flawlessly to date. I would hghly recommend this router to anyone!
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.
I've had this camera since 2005 and I love it. It works everytime and anytime I use it. I'm very OCD about taking care of my stuff so I guess that's why it has lasted this long. I think as a everyday camera, it's great. But as a rugged high-usage camera, forget it. I worked at one of those electronics stores in the camera dept and I got so many returns on this little camera. What was the #1 reason? It didn't last through wear and tear of heavy usage. Many people mistake the small size as durability. Sony makes good cameras but this one is not for rookie camera folks. I would recommend getting a Kodak or Canon SureShot as a first camera, then graduate yourself to this one. People complain that their pictures aren't good in dark/low lighting. Well, of course! The tiny flash on this thing isn't going to make a big impact on the lighting of your pictures. If you actually go through and read many reviews of different cameras, you'll find that dark/low lighting settings are not advisable for ANY digital camera. I have to admit, the screen is horribly small so be prepared to squint a lot. Otherwise, I believe this camera is well worth the money because it does what it is made for.
This vendor has the slowest responce time ever. I had to e-mail him to ask him where my order was a week and a half after I ordered it. I have e-mailed him recently to ask him about the missing belt clip and I have yet got a responce from him. P.S-I e-mailed him last Friday 1/5/06Still no responce..1/11/06
I am very disappointed in this player from Creative. I own the Muvo Tx Fm by creative, and I love that player. The fidelity of the sound is incredible. The reason I did not go with another Muvo is because I needed more space so the 4gb zen v was the player I chose. Well, this player is cute and the ease of use is great, but that is where my infatuation ends. I found that a lot of my music sounds distorted when there are any bass notes played! I have changed the EQ settings over and over and it is horrible!!! I even tried just turning the EQ off. The sound was very hollow! I hate the sound on this machine!! I wish they had kept the type of sound they created on the Muvo for this player. I am contemplating sending it back for this reason alone.
where do i start.dont buy this..i got it in march,as a present,after 2 days i had to return it..the recordings were all distorted after burning..returned it,started doing it again,so i returned it again.the whole time im talking with the support people..they tell you to unplug machine for 1 minute..stupid..my recorder was having more problems..freezing ..so i returned it again,i just wanted it to be easy..and its not..if you get this machine itll be the biggest head ache youve ever had..when i returned it the 3rd time ..to circuit city,i was going toget a refund,so i could get something else, they wouldnt let me ,they had a 3 strikes program,so now they took it and will have the piece of junk for 10 days.so i can get it back and have the same problems over and over again..its really a piece of junk..should someone who pays that much money for anythinghave to deal with such junk,evidentlly so if you buy this product..BEWARE COS I TOLD YOU SO!!
MIPO proves to be an excellent supplier for HP 96 and 97 Black and Tri-color Ink! We received the order in a timely manner. Will order again and soon! Excellent....Very Pleased! Hope this successful order repeats itself in the future.
After considerable research, my husband & I purchased this model. We couldn't be more pleased. It is simple to use and very accurate. The screen size is perfect. We would recommended this to anyone!
I plugged this in and I only hear in one ear. When I wiggle it I can almost hear in the other ear but just for a sec. I don't know if it's the phone or the connecter. It sounds like crap though. At least I only wasted a buck-twenty. I ordered some headphones with a 2.5 jack so we will soon see if it was the connecter or not. Good luck with yours!
I bought this for my husband to replace a logictech mouse with a cord. He's very happy with the new one (although he was just fine with the old one!) Easy installation software, good control, easy to use. No problems.
buy the Intellinet 523974 lan adapter. It costs half of the samsung and works just as good. Blue ray works fine good pic.
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.
Those who say this camera is great, obviously have no standards whatsoever. All you get from from this camera is choppy, blurry, grainy, dark and poorly colored video. If I didn't know it was me on the screen, I wouldn't be able to recognize me. It is without a doubt the worst camera I've ever bought. In fact so bad that even my kids won't use it for fear of being laughed at by their friends.
The files comes out very grainy and pixelated even at 80 asa iso its no better than the model I had before, the S7000
I bought 2 of them in a 3 year period...BOTH of them broke AND I got a speeding ticket with each one of them. The first one was with Laser so I gave Escort the benefit of the doubt...the second one was with k Band. How bad is the radar detector when you get a ticket with k Band??? The first one had the speaker go after about a year and . It was out of warranty so I had to buy another one. The second one started scrolling "Service required" after about 10 months. I can't find my receipt so I now have to pay $60.00 to have it fixed. 3 years, 2 radar detectors, 2 tickets and they still have the nerve to charge me the $60.00. Total cost to me $1160.00. It would have been cheaper to just get tickets. BTW, Escorts customer relations team is horrible and Micheal Kennedy has to be the worst of all of them. DON'T BUY FROM THEM!
Very sturdy, I didnt measure it to make sure it was 6ft, but its definately long enough for what I needed. the cable feels to be pretty high quality. I can transfer files on it at very high rate of speed, it was allowing me to write over 90MB/s and read like 110MB/s to my 3TB WD
First of all, I would like to start with highly recommending this camera to ANYONE who wants premium image quality with expandability, power and flexibility.Pentax is one of the only companies out there that is driven entirely by photography and NOT by a marketing department that makes outrageous claims. To this end, even this, their lowest-end camera, is PACKED with premium features. Let's take a look at them:1. Dust Reduction: Dust WILL get into your camera! This keeps it off of the sensor and increases the time inbetween cleanings.2. Shake Reduction: It's good for a couple of stops of shooting leeway and you get it with every lens you use. Other companies build their systems into the lenses, meaning ONE lens can cost as much or more than the camera, itself! Lens-based anti-shake systems are more effective at long zoom than body-based systems, but unless you're rich, you won't be able to afford a suite of good lenses! With this camera, you can use ANY Pentax lens and get anti-shake.3. AA batteries: Proprietary battery packs are NO GOOD. Hmmm, if you're on a shoot and your pack dies, you're not taking ANY photos unless you get a spare, right? With this camera, pick up some 2500mAh Ni-MH AA's and you can afford to get three sets. However, the power drain is so small, you might not need more than one set.4. 6 MP sensor: Don't EVER get trapped in the megapixel hype. Megapixels mean nothing in the DSLR game, except for noise issues. Let me explain. The sensor sizes on almost all DSLRs (except for $5000 full-frame pro cameras) are APS-sized, meaning the sensor size on this camera and the Nikon D300 are very nearly the same dimensions. This means that photosensors on the chip have to be made smaller to get more pixels...meaning that the closer together/smaller sites are LESS light sensitive and they will also interfere with each other. 6 MP is a perfect sweet spot for noise and image sharpness. You get a base ISO of 200, meaning your camera is TWICE as sensitive to light as one with a base ISO of 100! This camera records color accurately and makes prints up to 8.5"x11" with no problem.This camera has huge features and, even with the release of the K20D and K200D cameras, still maintains a good feature/image quality set with a proven CCD sensor and a suite of easy-to-learn features and settings. I LOVE this camera and even though I have a K200D for the weather sealing and larger burst capacity, the K100D super is the camera I ALWAYS take with me in trips. You're better off getting this camera plus a really nice lens and a 360FZ flash than a more expensive camera with a base kit lens and no external flash.Believe me, this camera's quality will not fail to impress you and it will grow with you. It can use ANY lens its bigger brothers can and it uses them effortlessly.A superb camera and one for the record books!
During the past two days I have worked with two of these routers in succession and spent approximately 3 hours on the phone with (or mostly waiting for) the company's technical support representatives. After exhausting other possibilities, the tech reps concluded that both routers are defective and I am returning them. (I bought the routers from a local retailer rather than Amazon.) Nearly as frustrating as the product defects was the company's lack of support for Macintosh. Although the router is capable of operating in a Mac Ethernet network, the setup instructions, both in the documentation and on the company's web site, have critical gaps for Mac users. To its credit, the company has 24-hour tech support. The tech reps are helpful but are not knowledgable about Macintosh. Bottom line: Might be okay for Windows users if you can find one that's defect-free.
I was a little hesitant due to the low price and some of the reviews. I can tell anyone interested that this screen is great. It is very smooth, easy to lower and raise and the metal casing is very durable. It doesn't bow and you can't beat the price. It is heavy so be prepared to mount properly to your wall. Highly recommend.
Can I use it to convert PAL to NTSC?
I finally bought this item cause an offer for memory stick in $54 ended :'(This was an excellent choice cause is Memory Stick PRO, you don't have to switch!!!, (it isn't a 128 x 2 like others - be careful with this offers)Its speed and performance are very good. I only have to install a patch for my clie NX and inmediately MS Pro was recognized.I recommend this product to anyone who wants a cheap solution for MS storage.
Awesome is a horribly overused word, but this little puppy earns major kudos! It's terrbily intuitive, easy to use, runs on a honking big NIMH battery (or AC) and -- yes -- produces dye-sub prints that are rich and gorgeous and tough-to-tell from conventionally processed ones. If the big chasm preventing digital photography from going mainstream has been the lack of physical prints that you can stick in an envelope and mail to the relatives (or carry around in your pocket), the P-200 more than bridges that gap. It's a masterpiece of engineering.
The device is great - just do not buy anything from AMAZON (mybe books) because they do not stand behind the warenty. They tell you "Items ordered via Amazon Marketplace are not directly fulfilled by Amazon.com. For that reason, your merchant, servicecontractsbynew@newcorp.com, must be the one to handle any authorized return of this order" and you are stuck.
This is so worth the cost! It not only stores more songs then I can dowload. It keeps my pics and notes and it also has games!! I love love love it!!
I have had my ringflash now for a year and it is still working fine. The stroboscope feature is kind of fun.
I purchased the WMB54G about a year ago and have had it running without problems since then. I consider myself as having average technical computer skills, although I am by no means an expert. The Wireless music bridge requires careful attention to the set up instructions. Once the software has been installed on your laptop or desktop the bridge is connected temporarily via ethernet cable and is configured to recognize your network. The bridge is then disconnected from your computer and connected to your music system (in our case the receiver for our surround sound)with an RCA cable and is ready to go. This took me about 45 minutes with no problems. It is important to select the music bridge (versus the computers speakers) as the sound source on your computer BEFORE the application providing the sound (Windows Media player, Internet Explorer etc)is opened. I originally had a wireless b router - there is significant drop out with the older wireless b network. I replaced the wireless b with a Netgear wireless g router and that fixed the problem. I have 2 laptops and a desktop now set up with the bridge (only one can link at a time however). The music quality is excellent even from the most distant computer which is about 100 feet away with two walls in between. As well as using my own Mp3 collection, I often use the free Pandora website to stream music - it's excellent - who needs satellite radio?. The only occasional issue I have is that in our house the microwave oven, when running, disrupts the wireless network so can cause dropouts. Although that has nothing to do with the bridge. Overall the WMB54G provides high quality music at a reasonable cost but requires attention and patience in following set up instructions.
This is my second salad shooter and I love it. This is a must needed appliance for everyone. My first one I had for 10 years before the motor died. Great product!!!
I don't see what all the fuss is about with the software you have to use with the player. I bought the Panasonic SV-SD85 from Amazon. When I received it, I opened it up and took the time to read all of the directions for the Mp3 player and the software. It is really easy to use. If you don't know your way around a computer then you might have problems. The sound quality is great. The size is awesome. I had no problems importing music or uploading it to the SD card. So what, you have to use the SD card reader to write to the card. Just make sure you format the card and rip music to the included software and you're good to go. It's called a little patients, and if you have none then just buy something that is plug and play. It is somewhat expensive, but anything that is really small usually is. You need to take certain things into consideration. The player is really nice, and if you are familiar with computers then you should have no problem with the player.
The CS2 was for a friend... I bought the CS20. Wouldn't matter... both are really nice sound and have more than enough spec for our 100W receivers.I know the finish is vinyl but WOW! it sure looks nice. We paid a premium to shop USA for the cherry finish.All the PolkAudio stuff is nice. Oh, sure, I can imagine being rich and buying 'real, solid wood cabinets' with... actually... most speakers today have a MFD core with veneers... so really, apart from your own eyes & ears, it is the specs that matter. In the end... how does it sound... TO YOU. We love our PolkAudio now that we have tried it.The CS2 has nearly the same specs of the CS20 but at a lower price. They are both vinyl finish. It sounds great to us. Sorry, can't really say much else. Handles the power, give nice clear sound (wwaaayyyy better than the TV speaker for letting me actually hear what is being said)... and, guess what?... I can actually undertstand the lyrics for Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin and... I used to think they were slurring their speech or mumbling or something... now I know at least one reason why 'Live In Concert' was so popular. Should have gotten a better sound system 20 years ago.
Easy kit to build. What I didn't realize is that the older Kenwood TS-530s I wanted to key has a -65V keying voltage and you have to reverse the polarity of the keyer output to the radio. This voltage is too high for the keyer, so I purchased a Universal Keying Adapter from HamGadgets for $15, which I mounted right inside the case. (basically an opto-isolator relay). So now, it will key ANY radio. I could have also used a simple reed relay, but it was easier and neater to buy the $15 kit which I mounted inside the case with some hot glue.
You can take all the past reviews of the Zune you've read and throw them away. The new software for the Zune makes it a much better player. It speeds up the Zune, adds Podcasts, gives it more capability in file compatibility, and even makes it sound better.The Zune is now much better than the iPod, not only in capabilities but in quality both hardware and software wize.
I bought this mouse/trackball to try and relieve the pain in my fingers. Used it for almost two weeks without relief to my aching joints. I find it very awkward and unnatural and it's very difficult to hone in on a particular pixel. I just received my new 'Zero Tension Mouse'. It's a joystick-like optical mouse that allows my hand to rest in what is supposed to be a more natural position; imagine your hand in the 'hand-shaking' position. It feels comfortable enough and is more natural to use than the trackball. Perhaps the Kensington works better for larger hands but if I hadn't cut the box (dumb), I'd have sent it back. And if there weren't eighteen of them (used) for sale on Amazon, I'd try to sell mine there. For those of you considering it, give it a shot but DO NOT damage the box in case it doesn't work out for you. These devices are very personal choices. I was disappointed; it might work great for you.
I have purchased these several times at our local store, but when they discontinued them, I refused to buy anything else. I love the fact that these are see-through, so I can easily see what is inside, or, since they have the clear plastic on the outside, I could print a cover and slide it in. The inside tabs that hold the DVD in place seem to be sturdy enough, as I have never had one break on me, and I have had some of my cases for a few years.
I bought the case as a gift. The person really liked it. They went on a trip to Europe and it kept all the cards in one spot for security.
This is a good mouse, if you still use them. It works exactly as described, I've never had a problem with it. I recommend it, no problem.
Although I had high hopes that I could carry this cleaning tool with me during my hikes, I've since decided that it's almost worthless. The main cleaning "tip" is too large to reach the oculars of my Nikon binoculars (nice going, Nikon!). And although I can use it to clean other lenses (objectives, camera), the results are uneven and unimpressive. As a long term Nikon user, I'm very disappointed that they've put their name on a product that's as mediocre as this one. Surely there's a better alternative for a compact cleaning kit that I can carry in the field! I certainly won't buy another one of these.
In all the teac ipod radio dock works just great. The only problem that I have with it is the display unit. The display is just to bright at night, even under the dimmer its still to bright. Other then that I am very pleased with my purchase.
Better remember your password... this device has NO WAY to hard-reset it to factory defaults. I called Buffalo about this and they told me with a straight face that if you forget your password you basically have a bricked device. TERRIBLE DESIGN!! I'll make sure I never buy this brand again.
I'm the lucky one, I get to try them all because I deal with everyone's computer for teaching across the U.S. I bought this trackball because of reputation and past experience. I got use to it pretty quick but I still like the Trackman FX by Logitech. The ball on this one is too small, as it is in most of the current trackballs. Add a scroll-wheel to the Trackman FX and it would be perfect. The buttons on this one are usable; neutral thoughts on that, and the scroll-wheel works fine. The ball does tend to skip and get dirty quickly, but it's easy to clean. I can't remember the last time I cleaned the Trackman FX that I've had for three years. Otherwise, I've used worse. Still want a Trackman FX. I actually hope that logitech is reading all of the entries.One last thing is, I've never had an email response when writing to Logitech, if the product didn't work so good I'd definitely never buy it.
As a professional musician with the gig book stacked his, iin-ear monitors are crucial to a quality performance. This product arrived in a timely manner and guaranteed the band rocked the house. Thank you!
This hair dryer is awesome. It is of medium weight. Has 3 settings but I have only needed low and medium. I love the cool shot that allows me to use a round brush to lock in curls or bends in my hair. I love the retractable cord for storage and also that the dryer folds for compact travel! Great value.
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.)
The keyboard is very comfortable for my arms and hands.Only complaint is that the letter and number paint runs off fairly easily so you can't tell if the key is an A or a R.that is why I got the replacement keyboard and it is already losing the paint on the keys.
Pros: Matches iPhone white cord, lightweight, very inexpensive, small, works.Cons: None at this time (I cannot comment on long-term use, as I've only had it a couple of weeks). It did not arrive quickly (but was well within the time specified at purchase).Overall: I would readily buy this again.
We used a hairdryer like this in a hotel. It was so powerful that we came home and ordered one. We love it. It cuts the drying time in half.It folds for traveling and has a retractable cord. We love it!
In another review someone wrote "PCs are made for tech people". I could not agree more. However, I am a tech guy and I don't have the time any more to fuss with a dell running xp. I could not bring myself to spending money on a new laptop and running Vista on it. Microsoft if you are reading this than you better get your stick together because this machine combined with Max OS X is awesome. With Leopard coming out next month I can only say bye - bye XP and Vista.I have had this for less than 1 day. I bought 4gb of memory from newegg for $250 and upgraded this puppy. Upgrading the memory is strait forward and the only challenge I had was loosing the screw that secure the panel protecting the memory slots. I had a real struggle and used a jewlers phillips head crew driver and after a few minuyes of some angst I was able to loosen them. I soon dicovered they had that blue "loctite" substance which explaind the diffculty. There is a video on youtube that shows how it is done. Just search on Mac Book Pro and memory.It is fast and the screen resolution at 1920 x 1200 is astonishing. I have the Serene aquarium installed and the graphics are breathtaking. It is almost too good because the fonts on some of the programs are very small. In firefox the links or the toolbar are very small and I have yet figured out how to make them larger. There must be a way to make them larger but I have not figured it out.The keyboard has a nice responsive touch to it and it does not have ay clackity clack in it. The keyboard is set back and there is plenty of room to rest your palms on it.The wireless works great and I was able to connect to my Dlink gamer with no problemo. I do not have the Draft 11n access point so I was not taking full advantage of the wifi this machine has to offer.
Is my second battery, now my camera is "semper fidelis".Was a very good idea buy a second battery.
We bought this TV in December of 1999 and have never been sorry. We wanted a 36&quot; set with component video inputs and over 800 lines of resolution, and this one fit the bill. (When we bought it, only the Sony WEGA at $1600 had component inputs.) This is an excellent set which has served us beautifully for over 4 years. If only I could say the same thing about the DVD player we bought at the same time....The picture is stunning, sharp with accurate color, the sound is quite good (I always use the stereo for movies), and as I said, the quality is top notch. My degree is video production and I'm very picky about picture quality. I've never been disappointed.It is a big beast, but on an entertainment center with wheels its not a problem for us (except when we moved.) The Amazon red carpet service delivery was absolutely worth it.
I got this as a gift for Christmas. The only problem I have is with the battery life, but most portables under $200 don't go above 2.5 hours. The screen image is pretty good for its size. Bigger screens might be better but they take up a lot more room and this fits comfortably in my bag. The other problem is really the sound, but I plan to solve that with a portable AMP and EQ. Both can be obtained for a little over $20 each. All in all for the price its a pretty good player.
I just received this and must say that I do like it. The gel wrist pad is extremely comfortable and I like the rubber strips on the bottom that keep the pad from moving around when in use. The only think I'm kind of if'y on is the pad itself. It is textured plastic which is nice but I find my mouse moves around far to quickly and I miss whatever I'm aiming at. I like the tilt feature but can't say that I will use it all that often as my desk is a wee bit high to begin with but for those of you that have a lower desk this would be perfect. The mouse pad is very high quality amd made perfectly for the most part. It is sharp looking and will be an asset to the office employees work desk. Other than it being a bit slippery for the mouse I can't really find anything wrong with it. I know it will last me many years and much longer than my previous one which was just the soft fabric. I guess it's all in what you like but give this a shot as I'm sure you'll be happy with your choice.
microsoft just wanted to get rid of the brown zune jr music said they took to many orders along with amazon guess they can't keep track of there inventory or they just wanted to upsell from the begining I ended up paying 50.00 more dollars for the black zune
This product has preformed well. On occasion I'll hit the side buttons accidentally increasing or decreasing the size of the font but that's my only negative if you want to call it that.
I was uncertain whether this would work or not, since I was going by its physical resemblance to the old one. Perfect. Also easy to connect. No problems.
I have been very happy with this Viewsonic LCD. So when upgraded to a 17&quot; I bought a Viewsonic (VG721) again. This LCD has no dead pixel, the text and pictures look crisp, its cool on the eyes but yet sufficiently bright. I have had no problems with it. However I did not find the colorific software that came along with the LCD very useful.
Oh, yes, finally an ergo keyboard that fits into my workspace and feels FANTASTIC. The wrist-rest is smooth and feels soft, while also providing great support. The zoom key is handy when looking at microscopic text online. The "my favorites" buttons are a HUGE timesaver. This is the fourth keyboard I've had in my space since September, and it's the first one that has felt good from the get-go. Our newest staff member tried it out for a little bit and had me order one for him, too.
I bought one of these over four years ago to use with my Weber Smokey Mountain cooker. It has operated flawlessly all that time, and would probably still be fine if I hadn't left it outside in a pouring rainstorm last week. I am ordering a new one today. I was a little surprised to learn that Maverick hasn't redesigned it. But, this is still the only product out there that reads both the cooking chamber temp as well as the internal meat temp and it works as advertised, so I'll stick with it.
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.
I still don't use this item because it is too hard to understand and work correctly. I am sure it is just me but can not work things correctly
I have had this mouse for about 2 years now. I travel with it and also play about 20 hours of gaming a week with it. THe sensitivity buttons are the best part, the software and ability to customize the mouse are a close second.In a FPS, first Person Shooter, you need to be twitchy at times and very accurate at others... like sniping. A simple press and you get what you like.This is a great mouse for photo editing as well, and level editing also. There are times you just need to be so accurate and when you bring this all the way to its least sensitive setting you have alot of extra control for those fine lines and movements.The cord is very durable, and yes its stiff. This mouse should last 5 years plus under harsh conditions.Cordless mice are still not up to par with their corded cousins... there are alot of hastles with the cordless ones. They trade one possible hastle, the cord, for new ones like interference and battery life and some others.Great Mouse for gaming photos, and if you don't want to buy another mouse for the next 5 years.
Excellent printer for the price. It is supposed to be an MF, however, but, contrary to its advertised compatibility, if you have Windows 7, it ain't. (1.) It will not function as a standalone scanner, because the utility that ships with has not been upgraded past XP (according to Canon Technical Support). It will scan if you have "Windows Fax and Scan", the utility native to Win 7 open. Something advertised as a scanner, however, should scan - regardless of whether it is connected to a computer or not. It also will not FAX, for the same reason. So what you have is a printer/copier, not a printer/copier/fax/scanner as advertised.
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 .
These pyle 3 ways are good speakers, only reason I dont give them 5 stars is because I blew them. I push 60 watts a channel and can only fit 4x6s in the front of my truck, which are to small to handle the power.Its a constant problem and havent found a set of speakers I havent blown yet
I have been using this for many weeks. Haven't had any problems yet. Met all my expectations with excellent sound quality and usability.
I used this unit in Colorado while hiking in dense forest and had excellent results. It was intuitive, updated quickly and accurately and all the information I needed was clearly presented. The altimeter (a function I did not think I would use) was as it turned out very useful. I looked online for nearly a month before deciding to go with this unit and I am not disappointed. The only negative I've identified is that the GPS uses appx 2 AA batteries a day. I've heard that older units are even worse so I just planned for that
WOW! We love this product! We keep one speaker on the porch out back and use the other out front for yard work. It's mostly hooked up to watch TV outside through our big picture window but I also plug it into my cell phone to listen to music. The sound quality is great. Set up is very easy (we had to plug it into the headphone jack on our stereo). We highly recommend this product. Its ease and portability and sound quality make it a great purchase!
It is a perfect item.Only problem is you have some rustle rarely.You can adjust the band to your head and,the microphone to your mouth (up-down/close-far) easily.
I pour my freshly brewed coffee into this thermos and it stays hot for hours. This is a much better solution than using the thermal carafe coffee makers. We've had several over the years and they don't come close to keeping the coffee as hot as this thermos does. The pouring system is simple and it doesn't seem too hard to keep it clean but you do need a bottle brush because this is a tall thermos. Good product!
After heavily researching all of the home theater's in the 300 dollar range I found this one seemed to be the best bang for the buck. After receiving the stereo in only 3 days with the Shipper Saver! I was completely impressed with the clarity of sound and the theater like sound. Everyone i bring over is completely blown away with the crisp lifelike sound. I thought there would be no difference between 5.1 and 6.1, but the rear speaker adds so much to the surround effect. There are a multitude of sound options to choose from on the receiver and you can individually select each speakers db level. I replaced the speaker wire that came with the system with 16 gauge wire from RadioShack before I even hooked up the system. This is the best system I have ever purchased and can definatly push an amazing amount of sound out of it. This stereo is sufficient for the largest rooms (24' x 24'). Would recommend to anyone buying a budged home theater.
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.
I've used these guys for years. They tend to start out pretty stiff and slightly uncomfortable, but then break in and soften up. They do absorb quite a bit of sweat over time, but luckily they're inexpensive enough that they still make a great deal if you replace them every couple years.Pros-Inexpensive-Durable-ComfortableCons-Start out stiff and uncomfortable-Material absorbs sweatOverall I'd definitely recommend these
I bought this battery at the same time I bought my Canon Powershot S30. I've owned it for almost two years now and have used both the Canon battery that came with the camera and this Digipower battery almost exactly the same amount of times.About a year ago, I noticed the camera would blink the &quot;low battery&quot; icon much earlier when I was using the Digipower battery. It still worked but didn't last as long. Now it barely lasts ten minutes of &quot;On&quot; time. They say Li-Ion batteries do not build up memory or whatever, but the fact remains my Digipower lasts ten minutes while the Canon battery still lasts almost two hours.I gave it two stars because of the price; you get what you pay for. This Digipower battery is not a &quot;replacement&quot; but a &quot;cheap alternative&quot; that dies after a couple of years of use.
My cable modem would lose synch about once a day. I also had some "hic-ups" with a couple of my HD stations. Before this unit, my cable signal was back and forth between "good" and "fair". After installing the booster I have a solid "good" signal and have had no further drops on the TV or the modem.
Have no problems using it on my canon xsi. Definitely a great card to use.
This device is easy to operate, has sharp styling, and produces nice sound, but it sends out a shower of RF interference that affected with my wireless network immediately. Functions would not respond, my wireless mouse did not work properly, and within a few minutes I lost my wireless connection to both of my laptop computers. I reconnected and plugged in the transmitter again, and immediately lost my network connection once again. Sorry, this is useless with a wireless network...By far the best music player IN CONCEPT is the Linksys "Wireless Bridge" because it works through your existing wireless network, except that it simply DOES NOT WORK a lot of the time due to bugs in the software.Why can't someone invent a simple way to play stored music via wireless into a stereo without expensive, gimmicky boxes and concepts that DO NOT WORK?
cons:Takes forerver to take the photo after you press the shutter.power guzzler. Nothing eats batteries like this.Doesn't save some of the settings after you turn off the device.Expensive when you consider the features it offers.pros:Good picture quality.One final note : It died after an years usage. Avoid this camera at all costs!. Too bad that I couldnt give it a zero star.
I have had this 515 six months and am returning it to palm a second time for the same reason, it simply dies. I took very good care of it. The first time it took forever to get a replacement, and i had to have our IT manager deal with them as they would not even give me a return authorization code so I could return it. I am finished with Palm, the technology on there end is unimpressive compared to what Dell is doing (Axim pocket PC), and Dell is MUCH easier to deal with. I am returning everything to Palm with a letter, we will see what happens, and if they stand behind there efforts..... I should also mention this is my second Palm, and I am not going for strike three...........
The product is very good. I did not have any problem using the product. A very good purchase for its price.
Considering what I paid for this case, I am admittedly more disappointed than impressed. The pros: The case feels quite sturdy, although it is very lightweight. This sturdy case may add a bit more bulk to the unit than some people would like. There is a clear, polycarbonate cover for the screen. The aluminum backing looks very cool. My 30Gb slipped into this case snuggly and was not scratched by insertion at all. The cons are there is no protection whatsoever for the top of the Ipod, or for the click wheel. The opening for the bottom port is small, so removing the Ipod from the cover entails having to push directly on the port from the bottom. There is no bottom port cover either. If you're going to buy the Monster ILink A/V cable to watch your Ipod vids on TV (Awesome cable BTW), you're going to have to remove the Ipod from this case, because the opening around the bottom port is too small to allow an adeqate connection. (This cable is plugged into the bottom port instead of the earphone jack as on others).The Rhinoskin case is protecting the Ipod's essentials, but it could be better. Now that I've taken the time to shop around and read the reviews, I'm buying a better case (or so the ratings say). I'll definitely hang onto this one though to have as a spare.
One of the reason why I switched from CRT to LCD is the size. This one is a 1/4th the size of my previous monitor (thickness). So I have more room to put my keyboard and any other stuff infront of this monitor. Doesn't run hot like CRT monitors. Easy on the eyes. Plus it looks classy and refined.
These are very good earphones. they have good sound, and feel nice, nicer than normal earbuds. my only complaint is that the cord is a bit small, but i solved this with a simple cord extender. other than that, A++
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.
These are the best DVD's on the market. If you want quality this is the way to go.
Great Sounds!Plays everything except blu-ray!Easy set up and easy hook up with your consoles or computers!Stop looking! Stop searching!Buy it Now!
If your an electronics freak and have a little OCD.. This is a must for you. Clean looking and well made.
The signal booster arrived on time, it took only a few minutes to install. The HD signal is much improved. And I am getting more stations than before. Thank you.
Doesn't hold charge as long as the Canon battery that came with the camera. After full charge, I got about 50 pictures. Loses charge quick.Don't be so cheap (like I was): buy the Canon version. I wish I did...
I lost my previous version when it was flung off the top of the tall viewing tower in Niagara falls, and despaired a bit when the local camera shop said I would need to get a cheap knock off.. but low and behold, he was wrong. This cap is perfect, easy to use, hard to lose!
My son has been very pleased with the pictures he's taken with this camera.
The Crosley is a compact record player with a good sound system. The only issue I have is that the needle device frequently falls off it perch when moving the play control.
Gave this as a Xmas gift to a 29 year old girl, couldn't be better, she is very happy with it!!!!!
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!
These are very nice sleeves. I have bought sleeves from other companies but these outdid them all. Excellent product
Love the player - great sound! Excellent bass - BUTWhen you select tracks - the player has VERY LOUD HIGH PITCH BEEP to let you know a button was pushed!! I understand the concept - but the NOISE is very bad!
I'm having so much fun with this system and enjoying it so much, I can barely take time to stop and write this review.This is a great sounding, wireless, simple to hook up and operate, inexpensive, glitch-free way to pipe your pc-based music through the house. I hooked the "Receiver" box up to an available input on my stereo, plugged the "Transmitter" box into an available USB slot and pressed "Play" on my pc 2 rooms away, and there was great sounding music. In an instant, my entire massive pc music collection available to play any way I want through my main stereo. A dream come true.There are other products available such as Squeezebox or Soundbridge. However, all of them I have seen hook up to an existing wireless home network, and cost much more.Creative should be given a lot of credit for this product. The built-in Crystalizer effect transforms highly compressed 320mbps MP3 files into quality sounding music, even through my high-end audiophile system.You can buy additional "Receiver" boxes, and pump the music to additional rooms, garage, or even outside.All of this for just $99. True magic. Thank you Creative.
I agree with Becky B ... My drive does make a whir type of noise when it starts up . I think my Dell XPS is louder when all 5 fans are running . In 10 hours of use I heard it come on 3 times it didnt stay on for long maybe 3-5 minutes tops . As far as writting speed not bad Can't complain MP3 collection was a breeze to transfer . I give this a 4 out of 5 good product .. The metal cage is warm to the touch but you wont be burning yourhands anytime soon :)
I have used this Trackman for at least eight years. It takes up less space on my desk, and my hand rests on it in a most comfortable way, which keeps my wrist from laying on the desk. With previous "mice," my wrist rested on the desk, and I was beginning to have pains in my wrist from the pressure. It takes a few days to learn to use your thumb on the track ball, but after that, you'll never look back. Buy it, you won't be sorry! It's great for games, too!
I bought this calculator for my MBA finance exams. It's easy to use the time value of money, IRR, DCF, etc, functions and I really like it. My only concern is that the battery died after 3 months of use - not sure if it was a duff battery or if the calculator needs a lot of power (or doesn't turn itself off after periods of inactivity).
Just ordered this filter before my recent trip. The results look great with blue-er sky and more saturated colors. Would recommended!
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 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.
Nice wide screen LCD HDTV, good picture, adequate sound. I'm watching over-the-air broadcasts in HDTV. The football games and the PBS nature and travelogue shows are amazingly clear and sharp. The colors are also excellent.Before I bought this TV I viewed many brands in a dozen stores and this panasonic had one of the best displays. After I found this model under $1000 on Amazon, I made the purchase.Since I had been using a set-top digital receiver on a standard TV for the last two years, I was aware of the digital quality, but had not seen the high definition, wide screen, LCD display. I love the HDTV, wide screen. Also, DVD's, although not high definition, are excellent on this TV. No more letter box screens.My minor gripes include the lack of an internal clock and the lack of an electronic program guide (that I had on my $100 set top box). Also, the digital tuner is slightly less sensitive than the set top box. There are a couple of weak stations that my set top box would pick up that the Panasonic will not.Overall, the Panasonic is a good, reasonably priced, name brand LCD HDTV.
I tried this little toy out and it sucks. It's a joke compared to the iPod. The screen is nice for movies, but the iPod will be widescreen in about 3 months. If you must get this now for Christmas, please do yourself and wait. Don't give this junk as a gift. The person will hate you for it. They'll think your cheap because you didn't get an iPod. It's a huge, ugly brick that will be out of date and useless in 6 months.
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.
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.
It has all been said before: Lots of RAM, beautiful form factor, fully featured bundled software, the newest PalmOS, fast processor.It drives like a Lexus at a Corolla price. A joy to drive.
I ordered an ergo keyboard because of having a son using our computer frequently for home schooling, primarily to avoid carpal tunnel type injuries and fatigue. This keyboard is amazingly comfortable and easy to use. It has features I wasn't even expecting. Great product! Everything I expected and more! Shipped quickly in perfect condition!
not only can you download songs, you can also download songs on your cds for free!!
I have a Nikon 5100. I was hoping this flash can help indoor photography. But it is almost as bright as my camera flash. not very satisfied.
Poor build quality mars this feature-rich portable DVD player. BTW, I measured the screen with a ruler and it's less than 10&quot; as advertised, and the screen quality is terrible, especially when ourdoors. The worst thing, I had two units and both had 5-6 bad pixels, you know, dots that show just one color (red in one case and orange in the other). The buttons also feel loose, and the overall quality just feels subpar. My only other experience is with Toshiba portable players and they have much better screen and quality.
I now own 9 Century organizers, they are great for keeping my cd's and dvd's organized and they make it so easy to find the one I need . Just click on the file name and it pops out.
Palm has created a fantastic software platform and a very good hardware product. But if I had it to do over again, I'd buy a Handspring. Macintosh integration seems like an afterthought. For instance, you have to buy the desktop software separately, whereas the Windows software comes with the handheld; and if you're an iMac user, you have to pay another fifty bucks for a bug-ridden USB adapter which I still haven't managed to get working).Palm goes out of its way to avoid helping users. I spent about two months pursuing an e-mail thread with Technical Support, which ultimately advised me that they couldn't help me &quot;due to the technical nature of [my] inquiry.&quot; And if you want to talk to a human being, you'll be spending an hour or so on hold -- on your long distance bill, not theirs.My Handspring friends seem much more satisfied.
We never could get this thing to work. Couldn't get it to load on our xp computer or anything. Now it seems obsolete.
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
i never purchased aerosol products, but i needed to clean my laptop. i learned the hard way when i found out 12 oz of this stuff is enough to clean a computer one time.so this is a bad deal, it is best to buy in bulk because i cannot spend 15 bucks to clean my laptop one time.
I bought these cartridges for my OKI color laser printer. They work just as the original ones do and at less thanhalf the price.I would definitely buy again and would recommend them
Excelente procesador! un excelente precio! una excelente compra! lo mejor de todo... Fue rapida la compra y la entrega del producto, me tubieron informado de mi paquete y cuando llego estaba empacado muy bien! five stars for Amazon.com
I bought this for my 5 year old and he loves it! He takes it everywhere with him and feels like a "big kid" as he has his own MP3 player! The lanyard is cheap and broke easily but you can really attach any lanyard to it. The headphones didnt work for my son either but we got some that he likes and so he's good to go. So those are the only two reasons that I rated this a 4 star. The instructions, if you actually read them, says not to use SD cards with more than 80 songs or bad things will happen. My son loves the Disney songs so much we havent needed to add songs to it yet.
This review is for the Targus CVR217. I bought this to fit my Pavilion 17" notebook. It fits perfect. I just wish 1 thing: the handles distributed the weight better(It tends to sag while carrying, but not much). Other than that, it is perfect for a slim carry protection for my laptop. If you are looking for a lot of space, get a different case, but this is exactly what i was looking for.
Ever since a student walked off with my classroom projector while I was off campus and had a sub, I lock everything up that I need. This works well. Keeps my laptop on my desk in class.
This cable seems to be Heavy-Duty all purpose DVI, its length is perfect for a PC setup, and the quality is great for the price, i saved $15. This very same cable is $30 at Frys Electronics.
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.
The camera is very easy to use, produces a real clear picture, and is a great value.
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.
I should have read other reviews before purchasing this cable. This cable does NOT work with my Samsung 20'' TV/Monitor and HP laptop. The TV/Monitor does not recognize that it is plugged into the computer, but the computer sees it as a "Generic Monitor" when it should be picking up more information than that. Other reviews suggested that there is no plug & play capability with this cable (not all pins are wired), so that could be it. Either way, it did not work, and I am disappointed.Furthermore, the cable was damaged when it arrived but not in a way that would impede function. The metal was bent on one end but it still plugged in. It's just poorly made in general. Don't waste your time (or money, but I feel I spent more time than money on this right now). I've purchased many cheap cables before - there USUALLY is no difference in quality. This time there was.
This phone was junk and returned it. It was not what I expected as a business phone. Panasonic can do much better.
This charger kit is a must have accesorie for your xbox 360. It helps you not to worry about the batteries life and thinking in "I charge the other batteries?". So buy it for the priece is very goor product and you save in rechargable batteries or alkalina.When you buy it you have to know that this one is like another battery, the more you charge it, less battery life.
update Sep 2012. not sure what gives but the navigation menu gets annoyingly slow and i only had the unit for 1 1/2 year with occasional use. pix quality still outstanding. menu navigation slow like an old dog. changing rating to 4.---i bought this for DVD pix up-convert and was very happy. pix quality is excellent. plug into network and it can see a western digital attached hard drive "MyBookWorld" where i can browse photos and videos. photos viewed thru this blu-ray unit look much better than viewed thru an sony dnla HDTV. i give a 5 rating because, to my surpsise this blu-ray unit can even play back .MTS video files when a macbook can't! also found optical audio output to receiver 5.1 works like charm! for $103, i cant be happier
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.
The Copy Utility software does not work in WinXP. Apparently there is a conflict with the twain and twunk files that Windows uses. After 7+ hours...on my dime...with advanced tech support they gave up and said they can't do anything about the problem. The copy program is unusable and they said &quot;too bad&quot;.They don't have an 800 number so you must pay to get their problems fixed.The Abby OCR program only works half the time. Many documents come out with gibberish on them. Poor program.Epson quality has definitely gone downhill. Will never buy another Epson product again.
This camcorder is highly capable. The quality of the pictures/zoom and the features are outstanding. However, instead of buying this camcorder, I purchased the similar TRV-510. The TRV-510 has a color viewfinder rather than the B&amp;W that comes with the TRV-310. Even better, the TRV-510 comes with the ability to take digital stills and save them onto a 2MB memory chip rather than onto tape, and then to download these stills directly into your PC WITHOUT any need to buy a video capture card. The TRV-510 is a great way of getting a 640x480 digital camera and a digital camcorder in one device!The only problem, of course, is that Amazon doesn't (yet) sell the TRV-510...
I ordered this item for my Canon S5IS so I would be able to use camera Filters, Polarizer, Neutral Density etc. I ordered the Digital Concepts lens adapter, but the one I got was stamped with the Opteka brand. I have no complaints with the Opteka that I received, it is made of aluminum and very sturdy. It attaches to my S5 very snugly and it makes using filters a breeze.
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 will make it short and sweet! Punch has developed many different programs and Architectural series 18 tops them all! I have been using PUNCH software from the beginning in 2000! I have been very satisfied with their programs.
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.
Even after reading many of the negative comments I decided to purchase this antenna for my HD radio tuner. While it was able to get some weaker analog signals in, the Terk Antenna did not pull in any HD radio stations, which was what it was advertised for. As my location could be a factor in the reception of these signals (26 miles away from the broadcast tower farm), it is surprising that the loop antenna provided by the manufacturer of the HD tuner was more effective in pulling in stations. My suggestion is to stay away from this antenna and opt instead for an amplified antenna.
...this is NOT 12ga wire...its 14ga...(19yr electrictian)the wire connections was corroaded at the connection...i had to replace the ends with some shorter spare cables i had...one wouldnt plug in, so i just replaced them all
The headset works and is comfortable. Have no negative comments. Worth the money I paid.
This was perfect! high quality and no signal loss at all. I was completely amazed, because I needed this to split so I could tivo programs on my computer and watch tv on another tv. Great quality on programs and on the tv. Excellent product!
Currently, we have these speakers hooked up to a Harman Kardon HK 3390 receiver. We listen to CD's, LP's, play games, watch DVD's, and the sound is always very good. To be sure, these are not high end speakers, but for fifty bucks, you probably won't get a better sounding pair of speakers.
I used this camera while studying abroad. It lasted until the last day of my trip, then the memory card wouldn't stay in the slot. I'm careful with my equipment and never dropped the camera or anything like that.However, I disliked the camera prior to it completely not working, as the view screen (there is no view finder) jerks around so that you cannot see what you're aiming at unless your hand is completely still. Also, the battery cover does not like to stay closed.As I'm still under the mfr warranty, I faxed the receipt, model and serial nbrs, and my contact info several times and am still experiencing unresolved customer service issues with HP tech support. If you want to avoid the possibility of problems like the above and do not want to deal with a cust service headache, go with a decent camera for a little more money. Sony Cybershots have worked well for other people I know.I should also add that I bought this camera even after reading all the reviews on Amazon about it, because it was the cheapest thing (about eighty bucks) available in the little town I'm from. I thought the worst reviews were maybe overrated, but just on the basis of the horrible customer service I've received so far I would not buy another HP camera again and likely will never buy another HP printer, either.
batteries blew in my hk avr remote. faced buying a replacement or a universal remote. i am quite pleased with the 550. no issues with any of my equipment.
This is the carryin case I was looking for when I bought my Sony DSC W5 Cam.
I have a Nano and a 3rd gen Touch. This charger does charge both of them, but it doesn't charge them all the way, they both stopped before they were fully charged. Even after unplugging then replugging back in, they won't charge fully. The charger also makes a very quiet buzzing sound and I swear it has a funny smell when it's charging as though the charging rate is incorrect. I ended up returning this and paying for the overpriced Apple charger.
Fast, accurate, and produces amazing results. I take lots of indoor shots in low light, even indoor sports shots (I use two fast Canon zoom lenses) and they come out unimaginably beautiful with the 20D's amazingly clean ISO 1600 performance. The camera reposnds instantly, and focuses so fast I almost never perceive any lag at all. The camera is built like a tank with a very solid feel, and the 5 fps shutter has earned me an unbelieveble collection of sports action shots I could not have gained otherwise.Cons? I wish the current ISO setting was displayed in the viewfinder, and the shutter is a little louder than my old Minolta 7000i (film SLR). However, this camera feels like an extension of my hand when I am holding it, and I have no plans to replace it for several years.
Some of these cards were shipped with the wrong EEPROM resulting in the drivers not being recognized. I learned of this from Netgear's technical support after I spent a couple of hours trying to get it to work. You have to go to Netgear's web site and download S/W to correct the problem. If you are not comfortable with this, avoid this card. I use this card to connect my PC to a DSL modem. My DSL connection is slow. I don't know if this card is the reason by it is suspect.
This is a great product, it had been recommended by several people on various grilling reviews. I love it; I've used it several times and the two temperatures (one at the 'grate' level for accurate surface temp., and one that goes into the meat) make it so much easier to regulate the cooking and get the meat off at the correct time.The only negative is that the surface temp. probe died after about a week (which I understand is too common with this brand), but since I bought this through Amazon, it was promptly replaced (they actually RA'd the whole unit instead of just the probe). Overall, a great product that I hope to use from now on for my grilling.
This cord works just as advertised. Plug it into both the computer and GPS system and you're done. Nothing to install, no hassles. Quick and efficient data transfer. Easy as pie to use.
These are manufactured in Japan, not China where a lot of the low quality discs are made.An excellent product, well worth the price.
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.
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.
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.
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 tried this set but returned it because the LT-20 refused to find the satellites in a timely manner. I called Delorme and a rude agent told me it took 15 minutes for it to lock on. I said that was a long time and he said all GPS software takes that long. I explained that I hooked up my Garmin GPS to the software and it locked on in less than 1 minute. He was rude and disagreed. Needless to say I took the package back to Best Buy and exchanged it for the Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007 with Locator. The software installed easily and the GPS locked onto the satellites in less than 2 minutes from a cold start. The next time I used it the time to lock on was less than one minute. Delorme has some good software but needs to find a better GPS unit and hire nicer agents.
Pros: Ultra compact, five megapixels, manual exposure options, Compact, high resolution, razor sharp, bright LCD, Small, lithium ion battery/charger, picture quality, compactness, easy to use, loaded with advanced features yet point-and-shoot simple on automatic, multiple resolution options, including uncompressed TIFF, compact and light.Cons: No LCD screen cover, no AF assist light, questionable low-light capabilities, many settings, price, uses new xD picture card, Poor LCD viewing in very low light, extremely slow save for TIFFs, occasional image noise, works poorly with a tripod.Summary: I did quite a bit of research before deciding on the Olympus C50. I wanted a small digital camera that had some manual controls. The camera also had to feel sturdy and have a menu system that was intuitive for me. The C50 won out over my other choices hands down (Minolta F100 and Nikon CP4500). Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and can live with the little quirks I've read about with this camera. The remote comes in handy when displaying your pictures on TV. Also, the battery life on this little guy is quite good -- much better than the Kodak I had. Olympus could have done a better job on the printed manual. The manual on CD is much better and they should have just printed out that manual in the appropriate language for the countries they ship to.
This is by far the best scanner I have used. Well done and thank you to Canon for another great product. It is very reliable and super easy to work with. It is versatile, compact, light and acceptably loud. Overall it is an excellent and highly recommended product.
NO BUILT IN IPOD CONNECTIVITY ON PIONEER'S TOP OF THE LINE HEAD UNIT???? ALMOST AL BRAND'S DO ON THEIR NEW MODELS, YOU STILL HAVE TO BUY A $60 BULKY IPOD INTERFACE ADAPTER. SHAME ON YOU PIONEER. I'M GOING BACK TO ALPINE.......
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.
Have bought this product not once, but THREE times. Great product, great charging time and awesome batteries. Last a lot longer than most [2500]. Got one for everyone in the family.
I bought this product 5 months back and is working fine. Its easy to use on Windows XP , But you need to download a driver for it to work on Windows98SE ( Second Edition) . On my windows98SE m/c i installed the driver and the disk was recognised the moment i put it in the usb port. I recommend it to anyone who wants to carry data without hassles. Good product.
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.
I got this wonderful little player/recorder for Christmas this year, and have had a great time with it since.Pros: The sound quality is great! The size is nice. It's easy to get files on and off the device using the software (note: go to the PoGo webpage for updated software). The fact that I can plug it in to anything that has an earphone jack and directly record MP3s is wonderful - I have a lot of cassettes that need to be digitally recorded, and this is the first time that it hasn't looked like an impossible task.Cons: It was a bit difficult to get the software and drivers to install (I'm using Win 2000), and the manual was obviously written by people who didn't have English as a primary language.Summary: I love it! Once past the installation difficulties, it's well-worth having and I'll be happily using it for a long time. :)
i am satisfied with these headphones, the delivery was quick, as expected, it was the brand new piece.
I bought this camera as an entry into digital photography. I know it isn't the greatest but it's a good start. Why pay a fortune for a camera when technology moves so fast? Just buy a new one next year. By the way, as an alternative to paying for an adapter why not just buy a compact flash external drive which is much faster than the serial connection anyway. I had a problem with installing the software because I have a 2 year old computer and there was a problem with a DLL. Just a quick call to HP and they fixed it. (The fix needs to be posted on their web site - I can't be the only one with a dinosaur). I haven't had the camera long enough for a thorough review but it looks good so far. (Battery usage has not been a problem.)
I bought this for my folks for Christmas. It took no time at all to hook up, and making DVDs was simple. Everything from recording off the TV, to recording movies and shows stored on the DVR, to transferring home movies from the original VHS tapes. I'm sure for about $300 more you could purchase some higher end recorders, but for under $200, you really can't go wrong. The only flaw I could find is that the initial hookup (according to the book) didn't seem quite right. After taking a whole 2 minutes to look up the easy to read instructions online, everything went smoothly. Because of that, I'm still going to give it a full 5 stars..it's not as if those 2 whole minutes ruined our life. Really, if you're new to this technology, you're not going to have any problems..believe me..A+++
The brightness channel on the cable I recieved is malfunctioning. does not work! do not buy.
While I normally don't gush about a "new" device, I must say simply thins:IT WORKS
After seeing the prices of similar items at the major electronic retailers, I ordered this surge protector online. It makes you wonder how many people have paid two or three times as much when they bought their home entertainment systems. With eight outlets and inputs and outputs for coaxial & phone cables, this surge protector has got you covered. Also, the three spaced outlets allow you to plug in small transformers and not lose any outlets. At this cost, you won't find 3,150 joules of protection.
Really handy, not a good as a real flash with a diffuser but this is in my bag all the time just in case. Worth the money.
This tulip works perfect with my Nikon D3100 and D5100. Great for outdoor photography. I was worried it wouldn't fit, but it does! No complaints here!
if you have been reading reviews on this piece, you will find that their only downfall is that they use rca cables instead of speaker wire. let me tell you that that problem has been fixed. the speakers are amazing. they are clear and loud. setup took me 5 minutes. i highly recommend them. WARNING: THEY WILL MAKE YOU GO DEAF IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL!
To those of you laptop users who are searching for a way to get into the world of wireless networking, here is by far the greatest card for the money I have ever seen.First of all, let me say that I owned the DLink 22Mbps card before I purchased this one after becoming disgusted with how the card refused to work. I purchased this card after hearing Tech Support at work say that it is a decent card. After a somewhat difficult configuration period (the one criticism I have for the card is that the software installation and configuration was a bit more tricky than implied by the instructions) I got the card to work marvelously. It grabs and holds signals incredibly well. I've sat in the hallway outside of my lab and left the card on observation to see how many antennas it was detecting, and found it was picking up the antennas at the opposite end of the corridor, easily 500 feet away.The only complaints I have with the card are the instructions (I already mentioned) and the fact that it has difficulty dealing with concrete walls, but I suspect any card would have problems with the 4&quot; cinderblock walls with 2&quot; of plaster on either side that exist in my building. Don't waste your time, money, and energy on a cheaper card - spend a little more money and get a card you can depend on.
WE have been using the Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for a number of years. We are quite happy and have 11 deployed and are used quite heavily. Very good performance and reliability!
I like how it's nice and sleek. Good for traveling. I use it on my canon a620 and it's pretty good.
This unit puts out a nice soft light. I have used it with an SB-600 at 1/2 power for outstanding headshots. You do have to be careful about opening it, just point the end down and let it fall open itself, otherwise I can see how it could be damaged. Without the difusion material on it makes a great umbrella. Used with a 300ws studio strobe it is fantastic. I would certainly buy another one and absolutely recomend it.
This is a REVERSE wiring harness. It is a replacement harness for the stock wiring harness, NOT for connecting to an aftermarket stereo harness!
I am very happy with this product for the money I paid and the result I got in return. I have it installed in my bed room and I project from 12' and it projects to 70" x 40" and talking of high def .. Its just wonderful and you gain 1.1 on your screen.The only thing which bothered me was the size as (in width); so if you are looking to hook it into the beams for stronger support, beams are usually 12" apart so If you got the hook into one hook, the other hook will be few inches short, lets say 3/4 inches .. I got over it by installing decorative chandelier chains. It actually looks very nice and my wife didn't hate it ..Bottom line, Its a great buy and I have suggested almost all my friends who owns projectors or thinking of getting one. If I may add, do not forget to get free projector mount when you buy this screen. Customer service was great and they shipped my projector mount even before they received serial number of the projector screen from me as par the promotion advertisement..Thinking of getting one in this price range -- go for it, two thumbs up ..
The sound quality was really good for this product, but I ended up returning it because I do not like to have the ear pieces go over my head. I like to have them on my ear only, but I found this one to be to heavy and bulky for the ear only. It would be perfect if you only wanted it for over the head set up.
Poor sound quality and uncomfortable. Sound was entirely too low when listening to music like classical, and sound was flat when listening to pop or rock. Very disappointing as it is such a highly reviewed item. I wasn't even upset when my puppy got a hold of it and destroyed it...
I bought this because i wanted to get rid of cables, and extend my keyboard and mouse range. It did perform the latter function.Upon connecting and installing, everything went perfect. The software is easy to install, and pluging in the device is easy enough for anybody. Youll have your keyboard and mouse set up in minutes. Range is pretty good, i found myself sitting at the other end of the room, and still being able to use the devices properly (now if only i had a bigger screen). The keyboard has a great feel, even though at times it can be a little over-sensitive whilst the mouse is just perfect. The shape was ergonomically designed to fit naturally in your hand.One problem is the load of buttons, and how programming them is a little complicated Personaly i prefer a much simpler keyboard, but if you like having programs at the touch of a button this is great for you. Another problem is the software, where (even if not faulty) can get tedious when you pressa wrong button and a pop up screen comes up, or how it keeps asking you to update software regularly. The only thig i regret about this bundle, is the fact that you have to place the receiving device a dozen of inches away from any electronic device, adding another cord to the endless chords behind my desk. it wold have been much cooler if it was just a tiny receiver with huge, HUGE!!! coverage you could place anywhere. But all in all it is a good buy, well worth its price.And if you play DVDs on your computer and dont have a remote control (because of stupid program/drive incompatibilities) this will prove to be bliss... Now all you have to do is get a biger screen.
WHAT A WONDERFUL ITEM THIS IS.........IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS XP OR VISTAJUST PLUG THE USB PLUG INTO YOUR COMPUTER.........YOUR COMPUTER WILL FIND IT ASAPAND IF YOU USE ULTRA HIGH SPEED SD CARDS OR WHAT EVER CARD YOU USE FOR YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ETC...........THIS BABY WILL DO THE TRANSFER TO YOUR PC AT BLAZING HIGH SPEED........I HIGHLY RECCOMEND USING IT.........
This works fine with Philips DVDR985 DVD recorder and the DVDRW228 DVD+RW drive, which I own and use. The resulting disks also play in my other players that read the +RW discs. No compatiblity problems whatsoever.
I've been waiting for a SLR digital that's affordable ($1,000 or less) and which can handle high ISOs well. I enjoy shooting without a flash, and am used to Fuji 800 film which has some beautiful grain, and I didn't want to loose that experience with my "upgrade" to digital".The HUGE dissapointment is the focus appears very poor. I've seen other poeple say the same thing on user groups, including some people suggesting it's only a problem in the "creative zones". Either way, I've ended up with more out of focus pictures in 2 months than I've gotten in 2 years.Until Cannon fixes this problem, I wouldn't recommend anyone purchase it. It's really frusturating to have dozens of great compositions that are out of focus.
Seeing so many generally positive reviews, I guess I was just unlucky. But, FYI this worked for about 10 seconds for me then quit and never worked again. A piece of junk.
Exatly what I was looking for. Good quality product with all the protections and number of outlets I was looking for. Looks cool and very functional with two adapter sockets on he ends of the power strip.
BATTERIES DO NOT HOLD A CHARGE LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. CHARGER GETS VERY VERY HOT AND TOOK SIX HOURS TO CHARGE BATTERIES. A REAL PIECE OF JUNK. DON'BUY THIS ITEM.TRY ENELOOP BATTERIES AND LaCROSSE CHARGER BC 9000. GREAT COMBINATION.
The product is great, but Toshiba corporate is the pits. They recalled this pda, and don't offer any compensation for the trouble.
I have been using this cable for more than a year now. I didn't feel like writing a review until I got my new 3D projector. This is a 1.3 HDMI, Guess what It outranked the latest 1.4 HDMI that I bought from Amazon. Both in quality and quantity (Yes it is really 35feet)This cable may not look like a great cable and surely doesn't have any gold or silver accent. But this is definitely the best HDMI cable I have ever come across
Gr8 sound gr8 price gr8 quality for ur buck u can not go wrong with optidrive sound systems just one problem I had was the crossovers are junk I can't get them to work no matter what I do that's why this system has a 4 star instead of a 5
Very good Zune 30gb media player with large screen and solid. It took me quite a while to connect it to my computer. I wish that I could have control to what I would like in my Zune. It seems to take all the pictures in when when I transfer them from my computer. I don't know how to erase them on my Zune player. I erase them in my computer, then it takes the pictures out in the player. Otherwise, the sound is excelent and the screen is clear with good colors.
While this is a decent Analog camcorder, don't expect much from the USB streaming feature. The maximum frame size over USB is 320x240, which is half the minimum recommended for creating a DVD out of a home movie. If you want to get the video from your tapes onto a computer or DVD, expect to purchase a separate video capture device or card.To make matters worse, the bundled software doesn't let you capture more than thirteen minutes of video at a time before it crashes and claims the drive is out of disk space, regardless of how much disk space you really have avaliable. This happens even when recording to NTFS volumes, which do not have the 4 gig file size limit of Fat32.Most third party programs will also have issues using the camcorder's USB streaming features. The drivers create an eclectic audio device that many video capture programs can't see, so you'll have to use a separate audio cable unless you like the idea of not having any sound. Roxio's products are among the many that can't use the audio driver.In short, it's a decent camcorder, assuming you compare it to other devices as though the USB streaming feature didn't exist, because for all practical purposes, it doesn't.
well made plastic. you need the kit for protection. worth the $.. an kind of useful.
This scale is certainly an improvement over my first purchase! This one weighs correctly (and quickly!), which has saved me a lot of money, as well as many trips to the post office! I would recommend this scale to anyone who has a home business or just wants to save the hassle of going to the post office to get an envelope or package weighed.
I bought three pair of these headphones for my 2,4, and 6 year old. I would have bought a pair for my 8 year old and myself if there were any left. Best Buy had them for $10.49. They fit children's heads perfectly and I can't believe how awesome they sound for that price. All I can say is wow!
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.
I used to have an airport extreme base station. After installing the belkin I got about twice the range and I've also noticed the wireless in house networking speeds are much faster. I've very satisfied so far. Oh yea, none of my wireless cards currently use the pre-n technology, although they will soon.
Great printer, easy setup with my home network. Prints fast sharp prints. Would highly reccomend it.
This was more than I could have expected the functionality is just what was need for mobile support in application of USB options on the go...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!
It's a user friendly GPS/PDA. A must have gadget for those who travel....
this item is exactly as stated. a 2 in one pen, brush at one end and cleaning pad at other. takes up no room in your bag or pocket. clear off dust with brush or open the cap and clean both lens or filter with cleaning pad. a twist of the cap applies more solution to pad after use. it might not fully replace a standard cleaning kit, but this product works and you won't have to take out the solution and lens paper to clean your equipment. also, a great buy...jeff
Doesn't get any lighter than this, talk about something easy to carry around.Good Deal, lightweight, makes a great gift as well!
This is a great product save for one important feature: The CD player works well, the Ipod cradle is child-friendly, and the pink color is just fantastic for my girls; unfortunately, it does not charge my Ipod Nano (4th generation) 8GB.I called the manufacturer and they said they only supported charging the Ipod Nano up to the 2nd generation.I wish the product description includes this most important fact.So, I had to return the product for full refund.
For starters, I found the smudge and dust removal cloth furnished by the company, to be inadequate for cleaning my LCD screen prior to application. Remember, any smudges, dust or smears will become hermetically sealed by the screen protector once applied. The LCD screen MUST be spotless before application or the purpose of the screen protector is partially defeated. I used a high grade microfiber cloth of my own to insure all smears, streaks, spots, dust and lint were removed from my screen. It is probably next to impossible to apply the screen protector without amassing a number of air bubbles. I spent well over an hour or two with the squeegee card that resembles an ATM card to remove most of the air bubbles, particularly the bigger ones. I eventually gave up when I reduced the number of remaining air bubbles to about 6 relatively small ones. Air bubbles inside the screen protector look like water spots but are hardly visible when the screen is lit up. Over the course of a few days, I noticed much to my surprise, the residual air bubbles dissolved and disappeared and the screen protector has totally adhered to the LCD screen with no air bubbles or flaws. The key is patience and plenty of time to do the job of application correctly and effectively. The reward is a screen protector that protects your LCD screen, reduces eye strain, reduces UV radiation, and enhances contrast and colors. I am highly pleased with the results. But great results come at the price of alot of patience, labor intensive activity, reading the instructions carefully, squeezing out all the air bubbles and thoroughly cleansing the screen beforehand of any smears, dust and lint particles, stains and the like. I am rating this item 4 stars simply because the microfiber cloth they furnished did not effectively wipe my screen clean prior to application and the process tends to be both extremely time consuming and labor intensive with squeezing any air bubbles away with the squeegee. The work environment MUST be clean and dust free. No exceptions. This product is manufactured in Japan and appears to be high quality material maybe similar to InvisibleShield.
I have now purchased two of these units, one recently, the other about two years ago. One has a 1TB and a 1.5TB drive in it. The other has two 2TB drives. I love the easy setup and the fact that you can access them from any computer that can be seen in the My Network/Network section (a flaw in Windows can hamper this, but that has NOTHING to to with this product).I was considering buying the bigger unit that can hold four drives (D-Link DNS-343 4-Bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure) but I can buy two of these for less than the price of one of those. Maybe when the price of the bigger unit is reasonable, I will but them.I store a LOT of photos, videos and sounds/music. I use them in my business. Also I back up many files to these units. I can only see that I will continue to need more storage.If you need a network location for centralized, easily accessed storage, I recommend this unit.P.S. I used the first unit as a print server, until I could buy a networked printer. It was an older USB printer and the instructions made it easy to set up. Everyone was able to print to it.
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and liked it so much I bought myself one! It is GREAT! It is very easy to use. We even take it on airline trips to use in the rental car to guide us in strange surroundings. It makes travel so much easier.
Pros:1.Smooth, thin rubber and spandex-like material with snug fit resulting in high quality feel with almost no added bulk.2.Ultra clear cover that does not hinder viewing maps.Cons:1.Thin material may not be suitable for rough use.2.Ultra clear cover extends over buttons resulting in vague operation.3.Case must be removed when attaching to car kit.I own the 60Csx. The main reason for the 4 star rating is #2 under "cons". This may be more of a concern if using the 60Csx rather than the older 60Cs. I've read a review elsewhere from someone that tested both units and said that the newer unit was better in almost every way except button feedback. The reviewer felt that the older Cs bested the newer Csx in that regard.
Initially the router wasn't functioning correctly but after a week it hasn't crashed. Now it is working perfectly. The look is very sleek and the speed is phenomenal.
Bought this speaker from Amazon for $25.47 and rec'd it in May 2011 and in August 2011 it stopped working. Amazon allows only 60 days for refunds and C.Crane Co in the person of Kim advises to deal with Amazon. I bought this piece of crap based on the review of Michael "DUTCH MIKE" who said John of Crane was so helpful with his problem. My experience tells me to avoid Kim and avoid C.Crane Co. at all costs. UPDATE - 1 day after the foregoing review, Lisa Wilson of C. Crane Co. emailed to advise she would replace the defective speaker directly to me and I didn't have to bother with a return. Kudos to Lisa for representing her company in such a fine manner! Avoid Kim at all costs!!
This is a GREAT product and is visually stunning! Show friends my pics, watching movies, listening to music anywhere, my contacts, appointments and of course it's a great size. This is the best IPod product to date!Cons: Need a protector, buy it at the same time and never handle it directly once it's in the protector, trust me, it can scratch easily. IPod software interface is lacking! Trying to play the songs in the order you desire is not easy via the software. Mu IPod occasionally locks up, does not play or the sound does not come out, a reset (no loss of settings) fixes it, downtime = 30 secs.But, it's one of my best purchases and I have NO regrets!
This item met my needs, the only problem I had was the time it took to get any feed back and the time it took to ship.
I have been wanting this item for a while now and when I got it home and used it I was very pleased. It works very good and did most the work for me. The clean up was easy and I have used it quite a bit.
An excellent antenna for the price. I live about 20 miles from my metropolitan transmitters and all channels except for PBS were received without issue. I'm using it with an HDTV tuner for my PC and the signal strength is 85% plus for all prime networks. I would recommend it.I am going to supplement it with the Motorola signal booster product to see if the PBS channel comes through.Highly recommended.
I'am sorry to said that 3 com drop the ball with a good product.If the company had any brains they would pick up this product and run with it.This camera has the highest quality and frame rate out of all cams out there.The problem is that 3 Com wont support the drivers for XP.So all I can say is that for a big company like 3Com wakeup and smell the coffee or in time you'll be out of business to.
this earphones fit my brother's ears perfectly without being very uncomfortable! the music output was great!
This Philips Stereo system is great! The sound quality is there in this small profile. I like that it can be wall mounted, but we have ours sitting on the shelf. It looks streamline and very expensive. I love it! I can't say anything negative. It's exactly what I was looking for. You won't be sorry with this Philips stereo!
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 product mounts easily on your LCD Monitor and works easy and trouble free.. The software is easy to install and comes with a step by step on screen instruction to do so.. It takes decent pics and is en exceptional web cam for practical use.
... Upon receiving the box from Amazon.com, I did not even want to even attempt to open the Apple box--simply because the neatly packaged device is mesmerizing!The only minor gripe I had regarding the setting up of the player was the amount of time it took for the included software to be fully installed and formatted onto my Windows PC. But other than that, it was pretty much smooth sailing...Here are some quick tidbits:-virtually effortless transition of mp3 files from hard drive to device using MusicMatch (very surprising considering I hate MusicMatch)-playlist creation is also fairly easy once you get the hang of it-awesome, and I mean AWESOME blueish-white LCD screen-handy dandy clock (w/alarm) and calendar settings-the innovative touch-buttons are simply amazing!With this latest Apple innovation you get all that it's worth and much, much more. This is undeniably the best mp3 player out on the market today.
The case is too small to carry the charger. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. It is not worth returning it&#8212;I will just suck up the six bucks I paid for it, throw it in the yard sale box and go buy another one at a local store. I would really encourage the seller to include a line stating that it only fits the camera and an extra card.
i am a hello kitty fan and when i this i begged my mom to take me 2 get it. the cd player is very cool and the headphones are so cute but they are not very durable.the anti-skip thing works very well beacause i droped this on the floor nothing happend! most of my freinds think it's ''funny'' that i LOVE hello kitty but i don't care. anyway you should really buy this 4 your daughter or 4 youself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Though not mentioned anywhere on the IOGEAR website, this KVM switch is useless if one of your computers is attached to a port replicator or docking station. The device will simply not be recognized by the USB port. When I contacted the tech support line, they told me that it they do not support port replicators or docking stations though their website does not say so. Even then, there is absolutely nothing they can do for you except tell you to bypass the docking station.
I have had this camera for about 2 months. It is my first digital camera. I shopped for small size, fast shots, and good quality shots. So far, this camera has met these needs.The functions are easy and intuitive. Uploading to my computer via the memory card is easy. The display on the back of the camera is clear, even in daylight.And the size is great. I actually use an Altoid tin as the case!I highly recommend this camera.
We bought this for my 20 yr old son who loves to go icefishing. His father got him a Hummingbird Fish Finder from a friend like new and it was missing the transducer. He LOVES IT!!!thanks youLori
I was shipped the wrong product, when I informed them, they were out of stock. Make sure to check and see if they sent you the wrong product. What was in my box was an SD card
My husband loved this gift. He is a NASCAR fan and looks forward to many races in the future, watching with the sharp clarity of the Canon IS binoculars.
I set this up at my house and my mom's house. At my house with DSL I was able to configure the Buffalo wireless router and connect using a Dell Notebook computer with Dell built in wireless card, I was also able to connect simultaneously with a friend's notebook computer. I configured the device directly with a desktop computer.At my mom's house I had to connect a desktop computer to a cable modem wirelessly so I also used their desktop wireless card. I also setup up Wep security and used a network key ie password with no problem.The only issue I had was really a Microsoft problem, but I read the instructions for the desktop wireless network card, and found out that I had to start Wireless Zero service. Also, although this starts automatically on my notebook computer, I still needed to manually re-start each time the computer booted for my desktop computer, even with the service set on automatic, so probably a Microsoft bug.After trying a couple other wireless access points/routers, I found Buffalo's WBR2-G54S Wireless cable/dsl router to be the best and easiest to setup and use with different notebook wireless adapters. I give this product my highest recommendation on both price and performance.
This is my 2nd router, replacing my former D-Link DI-514. Router setup took about 10 minutes using the enclosed CD. If you know your login and password to your internet service, you'll be up & running in no time. Connection quality has been very good so far. We typically have 2-3 computers connecting to the network at any one time. Overall I'm very satisified.
Building it was easy. Not as sturdy as I thought, but still a good product. I do love the design, Its very different.
This booster works so well that it prompted me to write my first review on Amazon to help others who are having problems with weak or no signals. I recently purchased a Samsung 19" 720p LCD HDTV (great picture quality by the way) for the kitchen. In addition, I have a non-HDTV set in the living room and another in the bedroom. When the TV in the living room was on, I'd be unable to watch the HD-broadcast channels on my Samsung. After searching on the Internet, I found others who had a similar problem. Suggestions from the AVSForum (www.avsforum.com)led me to this Motorola drop amp. Further reading of the positive and enthusiastic reviews on Amazon gave me the confidence to buy this booster.When it arrived, I read the instructions, installed it as directed, and plugged in the booster. Now I can see the HD-broadcast channels on my Samsung while the living room TV is on. In fact, the picture quality of my bedroom TV has improved. My advice is to make sure that the cable line from outside your house is plugged directly into the booster.
This is an ancient product for legacy operating systems. DO NOT BUY IF YOU OWN WINDOWS VISTA OR WINDOWS 7. It doesn't work on them. Amazon needs to put this in the title of the product.
The Audio Source LS200 speakers' sound great. I have owned several sets of 2 / 3 way bookshelf models by various high-end / esoteric manufacturers, and these are the best sounding compact 3 ways I've ever heard. They're not real efficient (85db), so I thought it fair to knock off one point for that. Very ascetically pleasing, however the included mounting brackets are flimsy. The five-year transferable warranty was a nice surprise. I would recommend these speakers to anyone for surround / small area fill. I'm pleased with my purchase.
It fits the G9 perfectly. The camera strap extends out of the case so it can be worn. It also comes with a little case that can attach to the outside (if you feel like it) for an extra battery; very thoughtful of them. The closure is solid but not difficult to use. I like the hardness of the case and it will protect the camera failry well, but don't try and ship this camera without extra protection. A hard drop will still hurt the camera. This case is designed more for functional on-your-person use.
Great product. I purchased for my wife and it works very well for her.Though the unit is a little slow to load the maps compared to models twice the price, it certainly works smoothly once loaded.I also use the product for road trips and it is nice having the entire US preloaded into the unit. other units require plugging into a computer.For the price/size, you can't beat it.
I've had my Panasonic for about 9 months and I have to say the picture is awesome. The sound is so-so. The video realism of this set is impressive. Visitors often rave about the quality -- little do they know it's only EDTV! Resolution isn't everything. Most everything I watch is via satellite (Dish) using S-video, and the quality is good. DVDs appear to be slightly better than satellite. I get one HDTV channel (via powered rabbit ears) in 720p but the aspect ratio is 4:3 (or at least it appears that way); the picture quality is outstanding on this source. The only negative on this set is a slight buzzing/whine which some people don't even hear -- unfortunately I do, but manage to ignore it in favor of the high quality visuals.
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.
I have had fancier mp3 players from i pod shuffle to creative zen stone mosiac but by far this smaller 512 San disk is my favorite player.I do not need a special usb for this one. It's size is perfect for not taking up much room in your pocket or purse. The video screen is easily readable.The fancier ones do not have a you can replace it battery. To me besides the features the fact that is a simple triple a battery is very nice .I did try the shuffle and hate i tunes.Since i already have an extensive mp 3 collection this works very well with drag and drop and change things out when i want to.I ended up getting 5 of these for x mass gifts and got glowing reports on how much easier they are to deal with then other players....If you want something simple to work with your already have collection this is it. Best part is if something happens to it you will not kick yourself forever since the price is great!
Have not used it to a great amount yet but what I have done has shown a great addition to the cameras function. A larger unit may be better for a pro but for an amateur this unit is handy, compact, and much easier to use
Great TV for our Kitchen. So good I bought my son one for his office.
This wireless adapter was very easy to setup. It was literally taken out of the box, setup, drivers installed, and running in ten minutes. Very easy!BUT had I known there was this type of adapter with a router built in.....well I would have saved myself a bundle of money. (80 dollars). But the rep at Best Buy obviously had no clue what he was talking about, and I live 2 hours away from it...so the 80 bucks would be spent in gas money and time...which is not worth it.So if you are looking for a wireless setup with a router go with the &quot;BEFW11S4&quot; other wise this will work fine for your needs.
Accell speaker wire is a great wire at a really good price. As soon as I opened the shipping package, I was impressed. The clear insulation is ample. The wire itself is made up of many fine strands that are woven into bigger strands, which in turn are woven to create the final 16-gauge wire.Be assured that this is not inferior wire--something originally meant to be used as lamp cord--relabeled to take advantage of the booming home theater business. It was obviously manufactured to be high-quality speaker wire (at a reasonable price).Before buying any speaker wire in bulk here at Amazon, check the weight (always given on the product page, just above the shipping weight). This wire outweighs other so-called "16 Gauge Wire" by nearly two to one, being reminiscent of Monster Cable speaker wire that costs a lot more.Several vendors sell this wire here on Amazon at a variety of prices. You should pay less than $.20 a foot, including shipping. The best price I've seen so far here at Amazon is about $.16 per foot, including shipping (when bought in a 250 foot roll).I am currently rewiring two home theater systems (one 5.1 and one 7.1) using only Accell wire. I feel it's quite unlikely that I would find a better 16-gauge wire even at twice the price (I've looked).Remember that high-quality cords and cables are important to bring out the best in your audio/video system; but never, NEVER, judge quality by price. Consider, too, that ordinary lamp cord of sufficient gauge will give you probably at least 97% of what your system has to offer. You can obtain maybe another 1% by shopping wisely for better wire. Or you can spend a fortune (and a lifetime) trying to find the Holy Grail of that extra 2 or 3 percent.Here's the deal: No matter how good your amplifier, speakers and cables may be, they will never sound any better than your source material. If you plug an old gramophone into a million-dollar sound reproduction system, you will still be hearing only the capabilities of the gramophone. You might be able to play it really loud, but the sound will never approach high-fidelity because the recording itself is not even close to being high-fidelity.The sad truth is that even CDs produce pretty crappy sound.We have finally entered an era where we can reproduce music nearly as it was recorded, using blu-ray players and discs that can regenerate and transfer lossless sound.If you're looking for the best sound your money can buy, you'll be better off spending your $$$ for a good blu-ray player and buying (or renting) the highest quality discs, both video and audio. Play your music through a modest amplifier with nice speakers and you'll be happy from the start.You can always upgrade your system later with a more powerful amp and better speakers; but, even then, this is the only speaker wire you will ever need.*edit* I have installed and used this wire now. Working with it is a pleasure. It strips easily and is flexible. It doesn't kink; and it sounds great. The wire, once stripped, behaves well (doesn't fray or spread), so that tinning is not necessary. It crimps nicely, too, if you're using banana or pin terminals.The only caveat I have: It is REALLY difficult to distinguish the hot from the cold. You have to have good eyes and good light to see the ACCELL information printed (in white) on the hot side of the wire. Still, I would not allow that to deter me from buying this wire again.
Works perfect only spent 3 dollars and it was totally worth it. I would reccomend buying this any day and it is definately cheaper and better than buying it at walmart or target.
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 this scanner about five years now, and it still performs fine. You do have to replace the springs that grab paper every few thousand sheets. (I've probably scanned 30 or 40 thousand pages or so). I did not find the included software worked particularly, so I got Abbyy FineReader, which works very well for OCR and scanning. Still, installation was not smooth (this has no doubt improved since I installed it).The biggest problem with the machine is that the feed only holds about 50 or 75 sheets of paper or so. So if you are scanning a large volume of documents you have to monitor it. It does jam occasionally, enough that it has to be watched.My paper holder thing that catches paper after it is scanned broke off recently. This was certainly my fault, but I haven't been able to figure out how to replace it.All in all, this is a good, solid, useful scanner for low volume or medium volume jobs. Probably not for high volume unless you are fairly patient about monitoring the scanner carefully.
Just got the iLuv i7500WHT Mini Stereo from JWin Electronics. It was all plug-and-play out of the box. Sounds great! I hooked it up in our breakfast area and the sound is rich and solid. Docking station charges iPod and remote control not only controls volume but also controls track advance forward and backward on iPod. This is a great feature! All-in-all very happy with product. Delivery was prompt and packaging good.
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.
It went together pretty easily. The product is very heavy duty and hold my heavy 32 inch tv up in the ceiling just fine. I had to get two of my friends to help hoist the tv up so I could screw it to the ceiling.I have had no problems with it and having our tv in the ceiling is am awesome space saver. It is a little uncomfortable walking up under it but ive pushed it, jiggled it, twisted 360 degrees several times and is solid as a rock.Thanks alot.
I purchased 3 of these for my co-workers use while travelling overseas. So far 2 of the units have melted, smoked, and blew fuses. These are a real fire hazard and should not be used. I am very disappointed.
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 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.
The card was tempermental when on on Windows 98SE, but once I switched to Windows ME and I am now running a Intel 466mhz Celeron with a 5200rpm Harddrive and 128mbs Dimm Ram. And loading the new current drivers from their website, it is now a flawless system. Worth taking the time to configure to your computer it is well worth the effort. Very versatile and works great with Cakewalk Pro 8.
Has functioned like expects.Without problems.Very good invention
Arrived exactly as described, on time, well packaged. So far the tripod works well and holds it's position. I have only used it on level ground and will update if it doesn't work well on uneven surfaces.
This is so much better than my previous cleaning method- totally portable,clean in a flash. Brush off the dust, use the cleaning end to polish the lens, and you're done... Gets the smears the microfiber and solution can't clean off.
I was going 75 in a 40, up a hilly highway last night, to get by a logging truck before a long stretch with no passing zones. There was some downhill traffic, but no cop-like vehicles I could see. But Mr. Escort blinked his lights (the one on the power supply as well as the blue LEDs) and sounded his chirp (which is loud enough for me!) and I buried the brake pedal to get my bimmer down to the legal speed. Then the signal went dead. None of the downhill vehicles was the fuzz, so my first thought was "dangit, that false alarm is going to get me stuck behind this truck for five miles!" but then I saw Mr. Smokey in the trees just off the road, using pop-radar in his unmarked car. He had just clocked the downhill cars, that's where I got my signal."BUzzzzzz!" Mr Escort said again when the copper clocked me, and I'll bet HE thought "a BMW going 40? He knew I was here." But once the cop was out of view,I zoomed by the truck , and thanked the Escort Co. for the 50th time this year. I have not gotten a SINGLE ticket since I installed mine, and many, if not most, would have been unavoidable without it.If you drive a lot, and you don't like being passed by grandmas, BUY THIS DETECTOR. Don't quibble about the price, it will save you three times the $ in the first year. I never owned any other, so I can't say if it's better than a V1 or a Cobra, but I do know I am VERY glad I bought mine.
Canon has made this machine very easy to use. Quiet, works fast. And I would reccommend this to any business.
The product is excellent. It works great, shipped quickly, has a nice, heavy, solid feel to it that anything power related should if you expect it to last long at all. Unfortunately, it wasn't my problem, and I suspect that it might not be yours, either. If you have a Compaq or HP computer whose charge light mysteriously goes off goes on and off, or goes off until you jiggle the cord, then your issue is likely not your power cord; it's the DC connector on the laptop. The fix? Disassemble the whole thing, remove the existing DC connector, and solder a new one on. We're talking 30+ screws. Improved DC connectors are available on eBay. Yuck.
Ok, I've noticed those @ K-mart while I was looking their mp3 players, remembered the name ("The Plug") and did some research @ home/net.What really draw my attention in reviews is that people eather liked it so much or hated it. I figured, there must be something about them. I remember one reviewer wrote "I feel bass pounding on my chest" :)So, I went and got them for only 14.95, I believe. I got home, I tried them with foams, and it did not feel right right away. I almost had them back in the bag and off to return them. But, I kept messing with them and, boy am I glad I did!After pushing, twisting, pushing again, even had some pain felt (read further), I finally got them to work as they are meant to and WOW! WHAT A SOUND. WHAT A BASS!After some thinking, here is what I did and I suggest you read this as it may help you experiance the sound faster then you decide to return them becose they do not fit you:There is small TUBE on each earphone that fits in the foam. After pushing far enough, I coud feel little scraching from it, so I decided to shorten them just a little, like less then 1/8 of an inch, with a razor . This worked perfecly for me. I could push them far enough that I actually do not hear the sound (or hear dull sound), and when they automatically "backed up" on ther own, it was just perfect sound.Ok, for you that use mostely earphones, let me explain further: Do you ever push your earphones (the ones without foams) little further, hear the bass and you wish that they can STAY in that position? Well, this is how "The Plug" sounds, only clear sound with a lot of undistorded (no distortion) bass!Anyway, after shortening and fitting for about 30 minutes, I realized that no way am I going to be returning these.Put it this way: Before "The Plug", I was using SONY's MDR-EX51LP noice cancelling earphones (the ones with silicone plug), they sounded great but they were simply not loud enough for me and not enough thump in the bass. So, I got them on eBay, and since I sometimes sell too, I sold them in a flash after using KOSS The Plug. And I was always like "KOSS? WHO???", but now I have totaly different opinion about Koss. Well, at least about this perticular product, since I did not try any others by Koss:)Oh, yea, one more important thing in regards to prompt fitting: Few days later I found solution to better and faster adjusting - try this: (Clean ears required:))- Before inserting them in the ear, MOISTEN THE OUTSIDE WALLS OF THE PADS WITH WATHER, LIKE MOISTEN YOUR FINGERS FIRST AND THEN THE FOAMS. This will make an perfect fit, it will help foams mold to your ear faster, and they will be dry in a minute anyway, all you need is little help to fits "like a glove".I will also add that what you have (what device you are playing) matters too. I have a CHD-1000 Classic 10GB mp3 player, and this thing ROCKS THE SOUND. I actually got brand new Frontier Labs L1 20GB (you guessed it right - on eBay) and I had to sell it back since the sound of that perfectly designed unit SUCKS! I also had Archos Jukebox 10, that sounded good but only at lower volume - crank it up and that sucks too:) So far, nothing comes close to my player with sound. Well, I am getting Creative Labs Zen now, and trully hope that it will sound good, I am tired of "testing" mp3 players in order to upgrade to new one. (I have not tried Ipod, too much money to start with and I do not want to mess with extra firewire stuff and spend loads of additional money for accesories - I am not so crazy about the way it looks anyway, and being that I would most likely use diferent earphones with it - what't the point.)SO, back to earphones: All I am saying is: try them, and if you want to really hear how they sound, try harder then just "Bu-huu, they do not fit". Once you have them fit right, you will be surprised (At least I was).I am totally, absolutely, positively RECOMMENDING "THE PLUG"!PS: English in not my native Laguage so exuse any errors you may have found while reading this.
it is a cable for transferring digital signal... in the digital world, the smallest bit of information is either 0 or 1. in terms of electricity, it is like, either 0 volt or 5 volt. So unless the cable is so lousy that the device cannot tell 0 volt from 5 volt, in which case a gold or platinum plated digital cable is not going to do any good. it either works or doesn't work. there is no "in between".this is similar to DTV or HDTV -- either you get the picture or you don't. If you do, it is going to be prestine. If you don't, then there is no picture at all. Note that in this case, the analog (non-digital) portion of equipment still makes a difference, such as the antenna or the speaker cable that is non-digital.so a [$$$$$] DVI cable shouldn't make any difference than a [$$] one.
THIS ITEM WAS PART OF A PACKAGE DEAL AND IT WAS ADVERTISED WITH A NOOK COLOR BUT DOES NOT FIT THE NOOK COLOR. THE ELASTIC STRIPS TO HOLD THE NOOK HAMPER THE USE OF THE POWER AND VOLUME BUTTONS. IT CAUSES THE NOOK TO TURN OFF. IT WAS A "BUY ALL THREE FOR...". THE OTHER PART, WHICH WAS A SCREEN COVER, WAS FOR AN IPOD AND NOT AN E-READER
I own 6 or 7 OtterBoxes and use them to protect small items in the luggage I check when flying. The boxes are extremely strong (strong enough to stand on) and prevent anything inside them from being crushed. They are also good for: putting your ID and money in while snorkeling, smuggling booze on to cruise ships, and keeping small stuff like chargers/cords/flash memory/batteries or whatever organized. I have NEVER had one leak or break.
I have to admit, I am surprised I am giving these a good score, but it seems that some obscure education company called Califone has made something good! These headphones are good, especially considering the price. For it's budget and price, I was very impressed with them. They have some shortcomings that I will address, but I have to say that these headphones are highly worth purchasing for the very low price. Somewhat short review, but for headphoens like this, you get what you pay for. Luckily, you get something halfway decent for what you pay for.Califone has long been a company that deals with educational learning, and personally, I think these headphones are designed extremely well for this purpose, meaning their durability is rather excellent. The cord is thick and coiling (which makes it less intrusive but still has length). The headphones are made with extremely durable but quite comfortable earpads, and the earpieces themselves are made with heavy, extremely durable plastic. The headband is also thick enough that it would take quite a bit of strength and a lot of effort to break.As for the sound, I was pleasantly surprised and how full it sounded for the price. They have a good amount of bass, decent midrange, and the highs themselves were a bit harsh but still there. I felt that there were some drawbacks to the sound. The highs, in particular, are sort of harsh, and it is sort of true that the sound can be a tad muddy at times. On the plus side, they don't lack depth, and they don't have the extremely tinny sound that plagues bargain basement budget headphones from mass market companies such as Memorex. So, on the plus side, you will get satisfying sound for personal cheap listening, and kids themselves won't complain.Other features include being able to switch mono and stereo. This doesn't mean that it makes one ear work, some musick tracks sound better on mono because they were recorded as such. You can also adjust the volume for each earpiece. It also comes with a stereo jack adapter.Anyway, yeah, they are worth purchasing if you want durable budget headphones, and they are good for personal listening as well. Especially at the low price.
I bought this to give to my mother for her birthday. I am downloading songs so she won't have to. I found it pretty easy to figure out how to download songs. She is not very computer literate. I think she will be able to operate this player quite easily. The buttons are very easy to operate. I like that it has an FM receiver so if you are tired of listening to the songs you have downloaded, you can just switch to the radio. And the fact that it has a voice recorder is a great plus. I figure she can use it while on her morning walk and if she needs to remind herself to pick up something from the store she can just make a quick voice memo for herself. The blue backlight is really neat. It includes a case and an armband--usually not included in other MP3's. A great little MP3 for a great price!**UPDATE**My mom LOVES this MP3 player! I was a little worried about giving it to her, as she has never owned one, but I can't get it out of her hands! She thinks it is easy to operate---this coming from a woman who doesn't know how to operate a VCR or DVD player!!! She is amazed at the sound quality of the headphones, too. This has been her most favorite birthday gift ever!
Well i bought this camera on sale at OfficeMax during Black friday last year so i've had this camera for a while. In the store it took pretty good pics considering it was a 5.1mp for only 60$. i think this camera takes pretty decent pictures when you have perfect light settings. if your outside and there's not a cloud in the sky expect your pic to come out extra bright with white lights. if its took dark and you decide to use your flash the pictures will come out with a bright blue tint. i am not exagerating. i have to photoshop the tint out and i still cant get out all the way. the flash also takes a while to charge up. its pretty embarassing when everyone elses camera just takes pictures with flash no problem. i have to wait 5 or 6 seconds for the flash to charge up atleast b4 i want to take a picture. the red eye reduction isnt too bad either. the video mode is pretty good on it. plus theirs an audio recorder which works wonders if your taking a lecture class and you want to only record your professors voice. transfering pictures to you pc is fast and easy. i dont have a memory card and at its highest resolution i can take about 22 pictures. it does take a normal sd card no memory stick or any of that. i bought rechargable batteries, but overall battery life isnt too bad. i'm on amazon lookin to buy a better camera right now. if i could i would've saved the 60$ i spent on this one and put it towards the new camera i'm buying. Then again what could i expect from a camera i spent 60$'s on. it was my first digital camera and i learned to spend a little more money for a better one.
Ad stated that this unit was HDMI uplink to TV. It is not and has been a hassle getting it hooked up correctly. Contacted the supplier who has been no help.
I recieved a brand new nano Ipod for $175 Great Deal! I recieved it pretty promptly and am happy with the results
I am a spin instructor and having a wide selection and variety of music is very important. I currently have close to 4,000 songs in my music library. My iPod Nano could only handle a fraction of this music. To do a new music profile, I had to burn CDs. With my 5th Generation iPod my entire music library is available and there is still enough memory to accommodate thousands of additional songs. The price on Amazon was extremely reasonable for a refurbished model. I am loving it...
I'm on iPod number 4 and probably case number 10. This is definitely the best one I've had so far. It fits the best and offers the largest view of the iPod (which is what you paid $250+ for - might as well SHOW IT). The closure is quick and easy so you can remove the iPod for things like docking in the car (I use the DLO Transpod). It's easy to snap back in for carrying into work and using in the gym.Most "skin" cases keep you from docking and are not easy to get on and off and most other "enclosure" cases scratch the iPod when putting them in and out too often. This one is easy to open and remove and also very protective. It offers access to the bottom port for syncing without removing it from the case. It also provides a nice grip, which I found important on the new 5G 30G iPods that are less hefty and holdable than previous generations.Also key is the two sizes that are offered. No "spacer" for the thinner 30GB. Just a tight fit that lines all the ports up perfectly.All in all - I see no cons so it's five star all the way. I haven't tried the belt clip yet, but it seems sturdy and a nice additional feature.
I love my pink iPod speakers with remote. And it charges as I listen to my music. Awesome. I more than highly recommend.
Well first of all I have to say that it is amazing how much music this little keychain-like object can hold. I have somewhat corroborated several of the problems with it described in the other reviews but they aren't such a big deal once you understand how to get around them.First off I have a macintosh computer and it seems to behave differently after conecting it to it. I know this because I first connected it to a PC. No surprises after having downloaded music from the PC. But after downloading from the Mac it added a new folder called "trash" (seeming to contain small garbage files that you can't delete for some reason). This folder would insert itself smack in the middle of my main music folder list, and whenever the folder right before it finished playing, instead of skipping over this strange folder the player would completely freeze up and I would have to take the battery out. I couldn't find why this was happening but I got around it by just creating sub folders within the five main folders. Apparently after five folders it starts placing the other folders below the "trash " folder. This weird problem only happened when I used it with my mac.The menus are a little weird but it isn't rocket science. You will figure it out. The voice recording feature is cool but is not to be compared with professional voice recording devices. The quality is a bit scratchy but still good.I have to say that while I was dealing with the freezing issue I almost wanted to return the device. It took alot of figuring out for a problem that better compatibilty engineering could have fixed.Also, despite me having fixted the issue, now every single file in the player for some reason appears twice. Only the name though. It is very annoying to have to go back and delete the "fake" files, which don't show up when I want to delete them from my computer, forcing me to do it in the device.Overall I am satisfied with my buy, but I am the kind of person that won't give up and will try anything to make his buy worthwhile. So many others out there may not want to deal with these issues. For me though, I am glad I got this instead of the overpriced iPod. If you have a PC you probably wont't have these problems.And if your unit just freezes up at the title screen forever, that means you have to hook it up to your computer and delete absolutely everything. This will solve that. I hope this helps.
This Sony tape recorder is just right for recording or playing tapes. The sound is good and it is a dream to use.
The director of the design group where I work has used a Wacom pad and pen for years--in fact, he uses it everyday. Till a few months ago, the pen had lasted four years. He recently bought a new Wacom "graphire4" pad/mouse/pen set. He knew that the set had a one-year warranty and didn't think he needed to send in a product registration.It turns out the new pen started malfunctioning after only a month. The problem is that the rubber grip became loose, and now the openings for the side switches move around and overlap the switches so that they stay depressed. It is ONLY the Wacom pens with the RUBBER GRIP that do this.When we called Wacom Technical Support to ask if they would send a replacement pen, they told us that their policy permits replacement only if registration has been sent within 30 days of purchase. AT FIRST, THE SUPPORT PERSON RECOMMENDED THAT MY BOSS BUY ANOTHER PEN. After many more minutes on the phone, he (whose name we know but will protect) admitted he was already aware that these pens have this problem. Presumably he is not the only one at Wacom who knows about it. They eventually said they would let my boss ship the defective pen to them for an exchange--BUT ONLY IF HE FAXED THEM HIS CREDIT CARD NUMBER and proof of purchase. Of course, he would not be able to use it in his daily work until he received a new one. Wacom has since made a special allowance for him, though it involves his having to drive a considerable distance to Wacom headquarters, in Vancouver, Washington.Why they continue to sell these defective pens in their pad/mouse/pen sets is beyond me. If you are considering buying a Wacom pad that includes one of these faulty pens, or the pen by itself, beware.
I saved big $ by purchasing online. The memory was delivered as promised and works great in my HP digital camera.
It fit my Nook really well and adds a layer of protection that I was looking for. Nice price, good fit. Leather. Whats not to like?
I got this for christmas, my first reaction was "awesome i've wanted this for awhile now!" so me and a friend started to hook this up the other day we started at 3:30 PM we finally got it hooked up at 8:30!! yep 5 hours, and i had to drive to radio shack to buy a bigger phone cable, because we brought the tv and the tivo into the kitchen to try and hook it up there but we couldn't because we needed the digital cable box... ok fine so we started over and it still didn't work! at this point im starting to get really angry we head to radio shack and get everything we need and finally we hook it up only to find out the six button on the remote doesn't work! then i tried to fast forward threw the commercials its so slow that buy the time you did you miss half of the program your supposed to be watching!! i can go on forever about this bad product... just skip it
For the price these were excellent. I used them outside picking in my garden and overnight tent camping. Not real powerful but like I said, for the price they were fine.
After doing lots of research on MP3 players I finally decided on purchasing the Creative Zen Jukebox. Imgaine my surprise when I tried to install the software that came with it. I had nothing but a nitemare trying to install it. I got ndada. I installed it just the way the manual said to and it just sits there. So I tried calling Creative Tech Support, which by the way you can only get through the web site, and just my luck I was unable to contact them due to a so called holiday. So I did the next best thing I emailed them- Well as of 6 days I have had no response at all. So I had to take it back where I purchased it and now im back to having no Mp3 player.. What a Joke!!!!!!!
I would have to say that his mouse is amazing. The only problem I have with it is that it didn't come with a charger (I am sure there is a more expensive version that has a charger). For the price I paid for it, it is definitely worth every penny. Buy it!!!!
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 love this keyboard! Of course any thing we use that is new, it will feel funny until we are use to using it. I type everyday 7 days a week and my job requires me to do a lot of typing and I do have long nails, so it is not a problem typing. The only complaint I have is that the keyboard should have music buttons that allows the music program (that is in use or open) to go forward to the next song, back to the same/previous song, and stop a song.
I have bought about TEN 500gb Lacie drives. Within two years, I have had all but 1 fail. Several failed within the one year warranty period and were replaced. The replacements failed a few months later.I gave them the benefit of the doubt and suggested that perhaps they got a bad batch of drives or components. They respond with the standard line about how many drives they sell and how my drives are out of the one year warranty. Essentially, customer service and tech support make no attempt to help. When I mentioned how many bad reviews (all of them) they receive on Amazon, their response is that only people with problems write reviews anyway. These are all canned lines taught to customer service.So, I figured I'd add my .02 and warn any one even thinking of buying a Lacie drive to stay away if you care at all about your data.
I bought the mojo a little over a year ago and we've had the best of times together -- that is, until recently.To begin with my mojo absolutely refused to play either MP3 cds or normal audio cds, making extremely annoying whirring soundsIn other words, after a year (more or less) of use -- my mojo cutout and refuses to function (after being treated with the utmost respect). It's a complete waste of money -- DONT PURCHASE IT!!!!
I've been using my ET-73 for over two years, which adds up to hundreds of hours of use. I've used it for about a dozen cooks that have gone over the 12-hour mark (whole pork shoulders & full-packer briskets) and countless shorter sessions of an hour or two each. The ET-73 has endured several rainstorms, both during use and afterward, and it has never missed a beat. I have only replaced the batteries once, and I am still using the original temperature probes.The ET-73 is not flawless--it's just a lot better than most of the competition. The first flaw is the bogus claim of 100 feet of communication range. I find that the communication range between the main unit and the remote is about 40 feet maximum through open air. Sometimes I can get reception beyond that distance (I think I've had it over 50 feet at times), but it usually drops out at some point during the cook and then I have to cycle the power off/on on the main unit to restore communication with the remote. Staying within about 40 feet outdoors, or 25-30 feet (and one wall) if the remote is indoors will yield fairly stable communication without the need to re-connect.The mounting/hanging bracket that comes with the main unit may or may not be helpful for you. I had some success using it as a stand on one of my grills that has an attached shelf. Using it as a hanging bracket (to hang the unit from the lip of the grill) hasn't worked out for me, but it may work for certain grills.The power switch on the main unit is inconveniently located inside the battery compartment. This means you have to use a coin or fingernail to open the battery door latch & then open the door every time you want to turn the unit on or off. As it turns out, the battery life on this thing is superb, so you don't really need to do that very often. (I've left the main unit turned on for months and it doesn't seem to shorten battery longevity.) Accessing the switch is mostly necessary when you lose radio communication and have to cycle the power to re-establish communication between the two units. I'm OK with the inconvenient location of the switch because I'm quite certain the unit would not have survived all those rainstorms had the switch been located on the exterior.I find the controls on the remote unit to be quite clunky to operate. If you accidentally set it a degree or two too high, you have to go all the way up to the top of the scale and then start over from the bottom. It doesn't sound that complicated, but it has a range of like 300+ degrees, and the controls are such that I often overshoot the desired temperatures multiple times. On my first couple of overnight cooks, the alarms did offer some peace of mind so that I could get an hour or sleep here and there without worries of runaway temperatures, so I was happy to have that feature. But generally I find the alarms to be too much of a pain and I just don't use them anymore.In conclusion, the ET-73 is a bit rough around the edges, but I have used at least half a dozen competing products and all of them were absolute garbage in comparison. When/if my ET-72 ever gives up the ghost, I will be buying another.
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.
I have had one of these for nearly 10 years and it is still as good as it was the day I took it out of the box. I have spent countless hours working on photos, animations, etc, and have always found it comfortable. I also really enjoy the accuracy of the Trackman. A standard mouse can't compete.
The fan is great for bedrooms and home offices. It cools the air. The ions seem to add extra energy. It is a little noisy but not bad.
I moved into a new house with my family this past year, and the house was built in the mid-80s. So the wiring was not necessarily up to snuff for all of today's technology, but in general, worked well enough. But pertaining to our cable service, which provides cable, phone and internet service, we were having a few issues. We have three primary television setups, one on the main level, one in the basement, and one upstairs. All three setups were using an HD-DVR cable box from the cable company, and all were having problems with choppy and stuttering programming, audio dropouts, and lack of ability to use the interactive functions of the cable boxes (such as guide, on-demand, etc.).The cable company came out and told us that there was nothing they could do, and that we'd need to re-wire the whole house with better wiring. Not so keen on doing that, I ordered a couple of these Motorola Signal Boosters to try on 2 of the TVs. And I already had a Radio Shack booster around from another situation for the 3rd TV.Long story short, I connected the Motorola signal boosters at 2 of the televisions, directly between the coax cable and the cable box. Notwithstanding what some people have written, that this needs to go right at the initial entry of the cable into the house, this setup worked perfectly. Our television programming was now pristine without stuttering, our interactive access was fully restored, and all of the issues went away.Interestingly, the one television where we were using the Radio Shack booster was still experiencing problems. So I ordered another Motorola for the 3rd television, and lo and behold, the problems went away again. To conclude, I am totally sold on this booster, and it has been a quick and easy fix for our cable problems. I am sure I would not have been able to re-wire our whole house for the cost of these 3 boosters. Good work Motorola.
i wasted my money this cannot be used with wireless phone that i purchase but this was recommended in the bottom, useless
It not only plays music... not only holds pictures... it plays videos!Pros:-Space: As one who previously owned a 256mb mp3 player, a 30gb ipod is a MAJOR relief. It's very comforting to know that no matter how much of my music I place on it I will never exceed the (roughly) 7,500 song limit.-Resolution: I only have few pictures on it so far, however those few that I have look absolutely wonderful! And believe it or not, the screen isn't a bit to small. It's not different than the screen on a Gameboy, and much better than a cell phone.-Ipod 'Prestige': This means you can the great feeling of "Yes, I own and Ipod!" Isn't so important with adults as it is with the teenage crowd. The satisfaction of owning an Ipod (ooh ahhh!) is part of the package. Also, with the exception of the 40gb and 60gb models, this is basically the most up-to-date Ipod. It's like the nano, except with a bigger screen, seven times as much storage, and plays videos. Therefore, it will mostly likely take longer for this Ipod to become obsolete.-Easy Scrolling: You can find a song by looking alphebetically through songs, artists, albums, even composers! Convinient if your looking for that one song but you don't have a clue what it's called.-Harder to see scratches: As opposed to the black version. I've read reviews and many customers say that with a black ipod scratches are much easier to see.Cons:-Horror Stories: Because the Ipod is a very popular music storage system, there are no limit to horror stories about it on the market. Depleting battery life is one of the most common. Kind of makes me worried about my Ipod 24/7.-Price (duh!): It takes alot to shell out $300+ for something you can fit in your hand (it takes alot to shell out $300 for anything).-Itunes: I happen to have a 2000+ song collection in Windows Media Player. Imagine my dismay when I found that all 2000+ songs were going to have to be converted to AAC format. And with 20-35 seconds to convert each song... well... let's just say I don't have my whole collection on itunes.-Earbuds: Yes I know, such a small con. But these are nasty little devils! After listening for twenty minutes with those things I had an earache that lasted an hour (and no, my music was NOT too loud).-Accessories: And you thought paying $300 for the ipod itself was bad. Now you have to $30 for a case (heaven forbid a scratch or fingerprints got on it) and +$30 for a plug-in charger! This is a huge pet peeve I have. Apple dropped the price of ipods, then jacked up the price of accessories.All in all, I love my Ipod to death. I realize I do have more cons than pros, but its easier to find negatives with anything than positives.However, if you are completely unconcerned with the Ipod Craze, than you might want to choose a music player that possesses the same qualities but a different brand.
The Elph is a great snapshot camera. I own a 35mm SLR as well -- but I never have it with me. The Elph is so small I take it everywhere, with the result that I take many more pictures! It's trivial to use and the picture quality is great for a point'n'shoot camera -- it's definitely managed to pull some good photos out of difficult situations. I'd recommend this model over the non-zoom models, because I've found having the zoom helps a lot, especially with APS (which you don't want to enlarge too much).The only things that could make this better are a wider zoom range, and support for mid-roll changes. But with or without those, the Elph has become one of my essential pieces of electronics!
We bought one to monitor the remote temperature sensor in our equipment room and it works just as advertised. For the money, I don't think you can do much better.
This is an awesome tool for my family. Now I don't have to try to remember what my family told me they need on the way to school, soccer, or out to dinner. I just tell them to put it in the list maker.I find that my grocery trips take less time, I actually buy less and ,definately, forget less. I also carry it around with me and record every thing I need just before the trip. This gadget has reduced stress in my house a bit, and any bit will help.I have had a little problem with recognition of words. However, I just follow the directions and improve the voice recognition for that item and it works great. I have also deleted items that I will never buy and put my own items in.I have recommeded this to many of my friends and family. I really do think that it is a time and stress management tool.
While it's a bit hefty in its box, I take only the adapters I'll need. Weight aside, the wife and I have used these adapters in Europe, England, Scotland (6 countries in all); it has worked perfectly for two years and lots of travel. Used it for everything from digital cameras to electic shavers and cell phones.
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.
I read all the reviews and decided to take a chance on this item based on experience and the info I found here . . . at $20, I still overpaid. I'm no stranger to wiki-tiki tech rituals or any type of oddness installing a piece of hardware into a Windows machine, but this product exceeds anything that knowledge or skill can give you.Setup:P3 1ghz, 256mb Windows 2000 SP4 (security patches done) 22" SUN (Trinitron) monitor.All it had to do was take a coax in and be able to tune to a single channel (dish receiver has a modulator in the living room that sends the second tuner signal to another TV in the house).The dish box has the ability to change between AIR (ch 21-69) and CABLE (ch 73-121) so there was room for error, if there was some stray signal from the local area . . .I have it working, now, after about 8 hours of hard fiddling with it, but the color is off, it's not on the tuned channel . . . sound is surprisingly static-free.After 2 uses, the included CD was useless - no visible scratches, but not a single computer in the house could read it. Guess "these drivers will self-destruct in 10 seconds" --- fortunately I had everything installed except the remote . . . support is non-existent, and there's no chance you'll get the correct drivers if you don't have them on the disk.This just isn't a realistic product to use it as most people would want to, and the setup is frustrating beyond the point of what one should expect, even from a Windows box. Amazon has another for a little more money - give that a try.
This unit is perfect for Geocaching. I own it and prefer it to other units that I have tried. Other reviews will tell you about the great display, fast satellite acquisition, and battery life - these are all strong assets for the unit.However, there are additional features that I feel need to be pointed out. The GPSMap 60C comes packaged with a USB cable AND free software (trip and waypoint manager). BE WARNED, these features are ONLY PC compatible. That's right, the unit refuses to share its information with Macs - perhaps third party software can remedy this problem, but I was unsuccessful.Since I also have a PC, you should know that the USB cable and software is useful for more than just downloading maps. With the USB cable, you can update the firmware on your unit to the most current version available directly for download FREE from Garmin's website. The updated firmware will fix a plethora of problems - but will mainly quicken satellite acquisition AND improve the WAAS signal acquisition (greater accuracy down to 3 meters).The trips and waypoints manager is very handy for active geocachers. Typing in coordinates and names of waypoints gets tedious fast! With the waypoint manager, you can enter all of your waypoints on your PC and then download them to your GSPMAP 60C. Transfer takes less than 1 second! (Computer connectivity is not a feature of MOST of the Magellan units that I considered).Another GPS-friendly feature is the ability to specify certain waypoints as geocaches. This is more than just choosing a different waypoint symbol (there are plenty of those too). When using the unit's navigation menu, after you have found the cache, you have the ability to select "Found" off of the navigation page. Doing so will change the geocache icon into a 'geocache found' icon (an opened treasure chest) on your map. The unit will then ask you if you would like to start navigating towards the next-nearest cache that you have entered. Lastly, when you choose to search for the next cache (from the "Find" menu - which has its own button on the unit), already found caches would not clutter up your list of options.The color screen isn't just a sales trick. You can create waypoints and tracks of DIFFERRENT colors! This is especially important when displaying multiple tracks at the same time, multiply this if the tracks overlap at all.While the unit is rugged, feel free to additionally protect the front display by putting on a PDA screen protector (such as those made by Fellowes).The last feature worth mentioning is the number of buttons on the unit. Useful for not just geocachers, these buttons are easy shortcuts for many of your common tasks so that you don't have to navigate menu through submenu and page by page. The power button, if pressed quickly and not held down, will adjust the level of backlighting in a snap.Accessory antennas and car-power adapters are available, but I haven't yet encountered the need for them.
I bought this as an educational toy for my daughter. The design is cheap and very low quality. It also lacks its own power supply and relies on power from USB. The software is primitive and keeps putting my display in the lowest possible resolution.UPDATE:The PCs where I had trouble were all AMD based. I recently was given an Intel PC running xp. The scope installed without problem and runs fine. The difficulties may have had to do with AMD incompatibilities. Interesting that the win98 box was also Intel.While this does not excuse the problem it indicates if you got an Intel PC you are probably fine. If AMD you may have issues.Installation was a nightmare as I have described below.Installation: I first tried installing it on a new XP machine. No luck as the microscope never came online. Then I tired it on a Win2K which did not fair any better. Next I tried their "trouble shooting" guide. It basically tells you to keep re-installing and rebooting until it works. No luck there either. I noticed that it seems designed for older machines. I therefore tried an old Win98 machine. This went better and I was actually able to control the scope's lights from the computer. But still no picture. I then rebooted the machine once more followed by disconnecting and reconnecting the scope. This did the trick. I was actually able to see pictures. Any movie making however crashes the software. I realize that others have been able to install it on Win2K and XP but that may be due to configuration differences. A good product will install regardless of configuration issues.Operation: The pictures are good to mediocre but for the price they are fine. It is also nice that it has two lights. Lets you look at things like coins that are not transparent. The microscope is removable so it is possible to point it at things and play with it.On the whole, the software and problems with XP and Win2K make it unacceptable to me. If I did not just happen to have a Win98 machine around I would have returned it. As is, I have it hooked up to the Win98 box and is good enough for a toy. My advise is to keep your expectations low and buy it from a local place. Then if it gives you trouble just return it.
I bought this "skin" for my 25 year old son's 15" mac. He loved it. It snapped right on and offered scratch protection for his 15" MAC so he felt comfortable carrying it around in his backpack. He loved the agua seethru color.
I am using this cable to connect my HP Laptop to my LG HD LED 3D TV 47" and the picture is simply awesome. Quality of the cable is very good and very very easy to connect. I just had to plug the cable at both ends and hit Ctr F4 key to view the picture in TV.
When you are able to get the software to work correctly, the product works excellent. The learning curve on the software is something that I enjoy though, but it could be a little more intuitive. Mainly the most annoying part is the navigating through the different options. I still have some more kinks to work out, but it is fun to see what you can do with the remote once you get everything figured out. I would definitely purchase another one. Samsung TV is setup a little weird so the it was a little difficult to get the inputs to go to the correct state. I emailed tech support at logitech and they have yet to get back to me on it. So beware of little or no help from them. All in all I am satisfied with the capabilities of the remote and it now works well with my TV, AV Receiver and DVD play. For the receiver, it work flawlessly just by inputting my Marantz model number.
This is the telescope they sent on shuttle missions , build is soild the glass and coatings are very good ... The scope is by far the best I have used in the fact you can look at the stars and moon at night in great detail with a scope of this size , buy a nice lens , 20mm is good to start with , do not use cheap glass lens with this scope ... nice size scope to carry around with you and set up easy for a star party ... At daytime its great also as a spot scope and with a DSLR oh my the pixes I took though it with my canon 20d , day and night with this scope ... good all around scope for the money . BUY IT you wont be sorry !!!
I've had the DI-714P+ for about 3 months. I'm retired and live in a small ranch house, and have excellent results everywhere, including the deck and yard, front porch and basement. The router sits on an upper shelf in my den/office, about 2 feet from the ceiling. I use my HP Pavilion laptop in the wireless mode 95% of the time. Both my LAN and wireless are integrated, so no cards to mess with. I download very large files and applications (750 Mb was the largest so far) with no interuption whatsoever in downloading. However, it has dropped connections when idle, but mostly after coming out of hibernation or standby. Re-booting the router fixes this. It has gone for a couple of weeks without needing a reboot. Instllation was a breeze, having it up and running in less than 30 minutes. The print server worked for a while, then stopped working. I actually think it was something I did when messing around with configurations, and haven't gotten it fixed yet - I just dock it when I want to print something. As for conflicting with my 2.4 Ghz phone, I've not noticed any problems. It's not perfect, but for my needs does an excellent job.
This is a great value, but the price did go down by almost $200 the week after I bought it. I still love it. THe picture is so clear and the sound is great.
While I was satisfied with the device while it worked, it unfortunately stopped working after only 6 months: when I plug it into the computer, it doesn't get detected. Both on the Mac where I normally use it, and on a PC where I also tried it to make sure it was not problem with the computer. It's not a matter of just a faulty connector cable because the device does light up when connected to the computer.I emailed tech support and even though in their website they claim that this product works on a Mac (that's why I bought this mp3 player in the first place), they only had troubleshooting directions for a PC. (Nonetheless, I tried their instructions on the PC and didn't solve the problem.) I inquired about what other options I had and about the warranty and they didn't even reply back.
These headphones were really a great gift to my wife. Since she travels alot for business I thought this was a fine gift and sure enough she loves them. Very comfotable around the ears, sound great in an ipod and best of all at the touch of a button you have noise canceled out around you. I will get a pair for myself next. Another great feature I liked is that they fold up nicely into a nice pouch that comes with the headphones.
I am not a big person but I have bought OTC headphones before w/o trying them on and been able to adjust. These would not adjust small enough to use. (I am 5'1&#34;). Sending back was expensive w/ their policies. I gave them to Goodwill and never did get past the size problem. So, this is not a review about sound quality.
Works great on my S2IS, clicked on silver on main page but switched to black on order form, didn't notice this but I like the black anyway. Looks good with acc.
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.
These headphones are very light and comfortable to wear. One or two of the reviewers said they didn't fit right but it's the positioning. These are designed to wear a little further back on your head than other headphones. (Notice the tilt of the ear cups) I have a relatively small head and they sat fine on my head once I pushed them back a little. Last please don't confuse light with cheap. These are very well made and the sound is great. They're perfect for take along phones in your lap top bag.
I had a 1st generation nano which I lost in a rental car (one of the low points of 2006). This replacement reflects true improvements in refinement, feel, looks and battery life. The case is tougher yet sophisticated. One of the best parts of the owning an iPod now is the tremendous amount of uses for it. I have bought into the Nike+ program and I am having a great time using music for running and some of the really cool training programs that you can now download.Battery life is much improved and is essentially no longer an issue. I have never even gone below half of my battery life. This is a great new machine.
Its simple effective and almost removes the need for skylight/uv filters lens for protection.If your remotely careful how you handle and story your lens this should last you years. And they make a smaller size for point and shoots. Spend the extra few dollars and get the real McCoy you wont regret it.
Installing an ethernet card should be simple, right? Put the card in the slot, install the driver - bingo.Not if the company has programmed it with an incorrect PCI ID. It will be unusable.&quot;A small percentage of the FA311 with serial numbers starting with the characters below is affected. FA35A09, FA35A0A, FA35A0B, FA35A0C, FA35A11, FA35A12, FA35B11, FA35B12, FA35B13, FA35B14.&quot;Lucky purchasers of that small percentage may experience frustration, rage, and a tendency to avoid Netgear products in the future.Eventually (using a borrowed laptop and a dial-up internet provider since we couldn't use our DSL without a functioning ethernet card) we were able to find a fix on Netgear's website.Ah, so they knowingly sent us a defective product, it's not like it was a one-time fluke or anything, there's a bunch of people just like us, part of an unlucky &quot;small percentage.&quot;Thanks, Netgear! Produts that work are so boring. Thanks for mixing it up with some spicy defective ones that don't.
worked extremely well and only 4 dollars with free shipping and handling you cant beat that... i was scared in the beging because i tried putting it in front ways and sideways but i had to flip it over haha.
Excellent product. Allows remote triggering in single or continuous mode - ideal for nature and portriat photography.
Bought this along with a Roku. The DIR-655 was so easy to setup it was almost too easy. Follow a couple of steps and you are done. Roku picked it up and all was done. Great purchase.
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.
The packaging was great and the battery pack saved us from buying a whole new remote. We haven't had any problems with this product.
Just let you know that the 61 ounce Thermos Nissan is absolutely great. I put hot water in the bottle at 7:30am, and the water was still very hot at 6:00pm. The next morning, the water was hot enough so that I made a cup of seaweed soup--I do not eat soup for breakfast, but just tried to test the water to see what it can do after 24 hours!It is great product and I denifinetly will recommend it to my friends! However, I hope that Amazon does not rise the price so fast: I bought it at $38.07 on 5/5/10, but now is $41.00.I also hope that the product comes in some other colors rather than black. I prefer the light brown color.Thermos Nissan 61 Ounce Stainless Bottle w/ Folding Handle
Within an hour of removing this set of earphones from it's packaging, i found the sound went out in the left earphone unless it's adjustable clip was placed in very particular way. I should've returned the item at that point. I didn't, and over the next 45 days the right earphone followed suit. Also, the rubber rings around thephones fell off and were lost.These may be common problems with earphones, but at $40.00 this is a terrible value. My $7.00 Sony earphones sounf as good and have not shown to be as fragile.
I have only had this router for two days now, with no problems. Its fast, and consitent so far. The biggest thing that excited me was the ease of setup.I have macs, so maybe it worked easier than with PC, not a knock on pc, but in my experience thats usually the case.Anyhow, all I did was plug my macbook into the first ethernet port on the router and plugged the router into my Comcast modem. On the back of the router it actually says where to go to log in to the admin setup for the router, which is great if you are new to this, you dont have to type in a long ip address, just a web address, admin for user name, password for password, easy.The router downloaded the latest firm ware,then i went to basic set up, i fill in the name of my network, click on wpa encryption, type in my pass key, save settings.Disconnect my laptop from the ethernet port, connect to my new network, enter wpa access key....done.I have set up many a wireless network, this was the easiest...I have yet to check if my brother's pc laptop has connected, but i know my macs have...the refurbished router was a great buy in my book thus far.
This is an awesome radio. I know it is for emergency use, but I use it every day.There is one thing not mentioned in the AD.One of the first things you will read in the manual is that using the gmrs frequencies is against the law... You could be fined up to $10000. You will have to purchase a license to use channels 1-7 & 15-22. So please take some time to research first if this is a gift for young kids.
My PowerBook has Bluetooth built in so why not get a wireless mouse to go with it? I'm getting tired of huge, multi-button mice; had a MS Intellimouse and Kensington Mouse-in-a-Box and many in between. Need a smaller one but just as reliable.The Travel Mouse is O.K., paired with the PB easily, good construction, on/off switch is appreciated but not worried about frequent battery exchange. The Apple BT mouse with 2000 mAH batteries last about a month without ever turning it off. I expect TM to last just as long if not longer because it's smaller (?)Putting the PB to sleep is problematic (sic ?). The PB wakes up again as soon as I let go of TM. Reason: BT signals due to inadvertent movement. Best if TM is turned off first and then PB made to sleep with trackpad. A bit of hassle, I think.Personally, I don't think my PB can be made to sleep with TM. The Apple BT mouse is no problem.Waking up the PB is not too hard; turn TM power on, and if there is no pairing, press the reset button. That should do it.Tracking is excellent with TM; even though with 2 AA batteries it feels heavy, the teflon feet on my mouse pad make it glide smoothly. Still, I would prefer 2 AAAs. I think there is one on the market using 2 AAAs, Targus (?).I can't complain too much since I paid only $29.99 after rebate. Still, I wish Logitech will support Mac users with software to program the buttons and scroll button. Recently I've read that Kensington MousWorks doesn't support their BT mouse under OS X either. Perhaps Microsoft might with their BT mice. In the mean time there is SteerMouse shareware to help out but at $20 it's a bit rich for me. See what I mean?
We have used the L75 for 2 years of very heavy use. Six toner refills later it is still working perfectly.It doubles as a laser printer, photocopier and Fax. Very heavy duty design and overall well madepiece of equipment. Highly recommend it.
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!!!
Just bought this and am so upset. I have a very fast internet connection running straight into the player. The first day I got this I called and Samsung told me their server was down and there was nothing I could do but wait a few days to connect to "Smart Hub" which is how you connect to Netflix, YouTube, Etc. Now that Ive connected it is SO SLOW. Watching netflix ix impossible. Please do not even consider buying this product. I promise you will regret it.
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!
My new wireless headphones came today. I plugged them in to my computer and listened to a playlist of MP3s. Then I plugged them into my stero and spend some time in the sun and working around the house. The sound is crisp and clear (I really enjoyed hearing the bass for the first time) and I had no interruptions as I moved about. I am going to really enjoy this purchase!
My earlier shutter release (one of the cheaper versions) lasted no more than a year before the rubber cracked and wore away where the cable meets the switch, and the plug became loose.This time I have paid the extra for this model and so far it is performing well. The 80cm cable is the right length for my purposes,and the plug is a snug/ secure fit.
Had it for over a year now and it's performed flawlessly. Nice and quiet. I plugged and I played. I'm a big fan of Western Digital now. I've also owned their super fast Raptor HD for over 3 years and it's still going strong.
Blue light are actually worth the extra money, sonce they are less noticeable at night to others. Easy to use, and works great.
Forget about the Ipods!This ARCHOS Jukebox will have Ipods for breakfast any day!I've had mine for a few months now and absolutely love it. I live overseas and I don't get to listen to any American radio stations... that was until I got this Jukebox. Now, the only thing I have to do is record Internet radio directly into my Jukebox and Presto! I have any good ol' US Radio Station that I want, and I can listen to it on way to work.I have a music (MP3) download engine on my computer and I can download all the songs that I want, organize them in folders, mix and match, or play it any way I like in my Jukebox with absolutely no problems whatsoever.I'm pretty sure there are some slicker players out there, but if you want the most bang for your buck go for this one!
Replaced an older Panasonic micro-cassette tape recorder with this unit.This records clearly, and at a good volume -- I'm just sorry it only has 1 hour and 28 minutes capability... I'm thinking of buying a second so I can swap them out to keep recording for longer.Seems to have long battery life; and I only record on the highest quality level...I very much appreciate the "hold" button that prevents it from turning on in my pocket; the buttons are all clear and easy to use.The three "folders" seem odd to me as I only use it sequentially on one 'folder' -- to record for the length of its memory...Nice looking.
Since lots of people have been kind enough to review my product, I figured I'd pitch in to the community and review something myself.I think I have a slightly older model of this unit (YP-U2JZW), without the clock and the EQ presets. I've had it for about 4 months and am hooked on it.It's about the size of a pack of gum. The sound is very good. The EQ feature is very useful for compensating for noisy environments. It can go loud; more than enough to still be heard if you're on a train or out in the street.The battery life is amazing; by the time you get tired of all the songs you've got on it, it still has plenty of juice left. Then it recharges itself via USB while you load in a new set of tunes. I think maybe I've run the battery all the way down once, and that was by forgetting to turn it off.The manual says that Windows Media Player is required for loading songs, which (on mine at least) is not true. If you know anything about Windows, you can just move any files you want onto it like any other drive. It plays wav, mp3, and wma files. I also use it to carry work files.The FM receiver works well, as does the voice recorder.The navigation is intuitive enough that you can perform basic tasks without actually looking at the thing: fast forward through songs or radio station presets, switch from the radio to your music collection, pause or restart a song, and of course adjust the volume.There is a pretty good file directory system that allows you to browse and select the file you want to play by name or by what is in its ID tag (if your files have them), allowing you to view the songs by track name, artist, album, genre, etc., and listen to just to everything in one category. The display is small and monochrome, but readable.I see that now they ship it with a lanyard (mine has a hole for it but didn't come with one).There's not much I don't like about the Samsung player. A few small things.You have to rely on an FM scan of all frequencies to create the station presets; you can't program your own preset list of stations. There may be a way to create a list like this on your PC and then transfer it, but I've never tried. Luckily all my favorite FM stations are at the bottom of the dial anyway.Creating a playlist of favorite _files_ (as opposed to radio stations) is one of the features provided by its connection with Media Player, but I've never bothered with that.Maybe they could add an AM radio so you can get your right-wing propaganda jollies.Here's another thing: while navigation is quick, there's no way to speed up the info that is displayed while a song is playing. It scrolls back and forth rather slowly to show the file information. Though there are lots of settings you can change, I don't think it has this one.It takes about 10 seconds to boot up when you turn it on. I've never owned another player, so I don't know if that's bad, good, or average.There may be other players on the market that do the job for less, but I wouldn't know. This one is everything it claims to be. Just a few years ago this thing would have cost thousands, if the memory technology existed at all.Enjoy your music, but watch where you're going. :)
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.
I should of listened to the reviews about getting the port forwarding to work on this D-Link D-655. I gave up after 3 days of fooling with this D-655 and went back to my Linksys and I was up and running in 10 minutes. For some reason when I opened a port to allow access to my DVR Security cameras so I could use my iPhone or laptop to log into my DVR it wouldn't work. I could only log into my DVR within my internal network(LAN). I do have a static IP, I could not get the D-655 to see my DVR over the internet at all no matter what I did. I tried everything, I had a knowledgeable Tech try and I called D-Link tech support, Called my ISP tech support and all attempts failed. If you're NOT doing port forwarding then this router might work ok for you! I'm sending it back for a refund!
I have three items that require USB connection. I use to have to keep switching plugs in that tangle of wires.Now I can connect all my USB's in one place and do the connecting from my keyboard. Great little hub,glad I bought it.
I like the compact ipod and the features it offered. It is handy to carry around because of the size and easy to store. The light weight also makes it easy to move with. It works well and I have had no problems with it.
I suggest that prior to purchasing this card you do a Google search for "2200BG problems" and you will see what the brutal reality of the 2200BG is in the marketplace. Intel seems to be incapable (after many releases) of writing a 2200BG driver that actually works and does not repeatedly drop connections even in the face of a strong signal. Do yourself a favor and put a different card in your notebook. I struggled with this piece of garbage for months as have hundreds if not thousands of other users. I would love to have a nickel for every hour I spent trying to get this card to work.
The Logitech trackman wheel optical mouse is certainly made for users to ease moving their wrists. I've used it for more than a year now. It fits just nice and I do hope they make a slightly bigger version for bigger hands. The curvy arch of my palm fits comfortably and by using your thumb to scroll is much comfortable especially for long periods on the desk computing. My wrist don't ache anymore after using this. I think Logitech made something really good and I want to share this review with ergonomic mouse seekers who are keen and need more confidence to try it.The buttons are the normal feel just like the non-trackball mouse. The software that comes with it is a must to install to have the best experience with the product. You get to control the web browser/application scrolling, sensitivity and buttons command allocation.I do more photo editing in Photoshop so the use of a mouse is very essential upgrade for my case. I have not used it for 3D CAD so can't comment on using this mouse with it.
Just got my hands on a TomTom ONE last night and I can't tell you how excited I was to actually try it out. I'd heard really great things about it through reviews, friends' recommendations, etc. but had never used it myself. I was so glad to finally have one in my possession, and even happier that it was ready to go, right out of the box, something that I (someone who's not completely technically savvy) really appreciated. The size is perfect - the screen is definitely big enough, but the device is completely portable so I can take it from car to car and small enough that I can fit it in a purse or pocket. I'm excited to use it more but absolutely thrilled with what I've seen so far.
Works good as it supposed to do with the battery of the Nikon P100 Cammera
This little printer has all the features! You can practically print pictures from any source - even capable of wireless printing! I personally was very happy with the print quality. Great little printer!
previous reviewers have said most of what I would say about this, so I'll limit this to only what hasn't been said. I upgraded from a Garmin i5, and I am very glad that I did. I wouldn't advise that you spend too much on a GPS system, since they keep getting better every year, and cheaper ( I just bought my Garmin i5 last year). Compared to the Garmin ...-Nextar has many less POIs (i.e. if you want to find the nearest Best Buy in your area, it is not in the database)-so if you absolutely want millions of POIs, get a Garmin.-The Nextar (i think, though there is some controversy about this), uses the new SIRF GPS III chipset, so was infinitely quicker at acquiring satellite signals than the Garmin- this was a major that I bought it.I also bought a TomTom One when I bought the Nextar, to compare the two. You can see my review on Amazon on the TomTom. While the TomTom was also a great GPS, the Nextar won out for me. Why?- amazing suction cup mount- this thing just does not fall off even if you pull on it. Meanwhile, TomTom's included suction cup mount left a lot to be desired ( it fell off easily)- there are some "preliminary" text to speech features on the Nextar. It will tell you the name of the road to turn onto if it is a major highway or a major road with a number. note, it will not tell you names of most "minor" roads.- the touchscreen keyboard is very easy to use.- the unit did take a little bit longer to pick up a satellite signal ( average is one to two minutes from a cold start, 15-30 seconds from a warm start) than the TomTom (about 30 second to one minute from a cold start).- the unit is also a little bit bigger than TomTom one, which will fit into your pocket, while the Nextar is too big to be put into your pocket (for guy's pockets).- Directions are pretty straightforward.- has much less variety of voices on this vs the TomTom (which had 30+ voice choices)in the end, this unit won out because of the preliminary text-to-speech feature, the better on-screen keyboard, the immensely better suction cup mount, and it was $50 cheaper at the time.
Great sound system. Not only do I have this set hooked up to my TV via optical but I have it hooked up to my computer as well using the standard cables. My only gripe is when I switch from HD channels to non-HD on my TV I have to turn off the system (either using the remote or power button) and then turn it back on. I don't know if thats because of my TV or this sound system. Either way I love it. =)
I bought this case for my Panasonic Lumix. I found that it was difficult to get the camera in and out of it and didn't seem to provide much protection. Maybe it would work better for an iPod or cell phone but I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a camera case.
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
These headphones bang into your head with the music... I guess that might be cool, but the sound fades in and out and you look like a moron with headphones banging into your head. You can turn off the "brain shaking" feature, but the sound quality is still poor and they are really, really uncomfortable.
Koss makes excellent headphones for a decent price (eg, Portapro, Sportapro line, etc.). I found these not only a terribly uncomfortable fit in my ear (when they stayed in), but to have the worst sound I have ever experienced in earphones of any brand. My wife thought the sound was great and the fit perfect. That should be enough to make you wary: there is something about these headphones that evokes raves from some, earaches from others. Dicey at best.
I do a lot of writing and use the printer for proof reading chapters I write. It last longer, easier to use and no mess compared to another brand I've used before. I only wish there was a better deal on a 6 pk of blk or that I could get two color and 4 blk cheaper than my local stores.
Works great, I bought it for a digital photo frame for the mom and no problems at all, seems to have a solid construction and was cheapo.
It's my second one; after 5 years the first wore out. Once you start using a roller ball, there's no going back. This one is excellent.
a little flimsy compared to the same product in white. but serves its purpose. fits CD and DVD's perfectly. will buy again provided the white ones aren't on sale or cheaper.
An very good instrument designed well to do as advertised. The ability to provide you with a heads-up miles from a speed trap is excellent.Very few false alarms. Chatter is kept to a minimum. I had the previous generation Passport 8500 but the X50 is a more refined unit.My only concern with the X50 is that it will overheat when on the windshield for prolonged periods of time like the previous model. I would highly recommend this unit and is worth the extra premium when compared to other brands.
We hung our screen from the ceiling. It was easy to install and it has worked perfectly from the beginning. We are pleased with the resolution of the movies. It's a great screen for the price.
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.
I purchased this item because of all the good reviews, and all the research I did had positive feedback. Unfortunately my experience of course was a horrible one. I switched from that garbage service AT&T offers which is U-verse to Charter. So, I bought this router along with the Motorola SB6120 which was suppose to be great as well. Both proved to be a piece of crap. Charter doesn't support the SB6120 from what I read online, but of course the crappy customer support will say they do. Both of these items have substantial disconnects. They will connect for no longer then 1 hour. D link's customer support is the freakin worst too. These morons had me doing something different every time I called. Nothing ever worked. Same result each time. D link's customer support truly has their head up their ass! Wtf is the problem with these bozos. And of course they all sound like they are from outer space. Garbage product with garbage service. The connection was excellent though when it did work. Too bad my experience was not like the rest. I did buy the Linksys E4200 from Best Buy and use it with my new Ubee modem and everything works great now. If you have Charter you might wanna think twice before purchasing this router as well as the Motorola SB6120
These fit perfect for me. I owned a pair for about 2 years, then lost one of the foam plugs..and couldn't find my spares from two years ago...they worked great for me the entire time, so I decided to go with these again.In the bad reviews, people complained about them falling out when working out. But I run 3-5 miles, 4x per week...not marathon distances, but I've NEVER had them fall out. As a matter of fact, I had trouble with other headsets/phones getting sweaty and slippery and coming out or falling off. These were the first ones to stay in my ears and not get slippery and make those squishy sounds.I am not an audiophile, so I don't have to hear "perfect" music. My equalizer settings look like a "V" shape...so if that is your preference, these ear buds will definitely suit your sound tastes.One note of caution...they may fill your entire ear canal (i.e., the sound goes straight to your eardrum), so keeping your volume at a reasonable level may be a huge factor...if you want to hear for the rest of your life, that is. Don't be young and dumb like I was...trust me...I already have partial hearing loss from listening to music too loud for the past 25 years...
One week ago my year old m515 quit hot synching for no apparent reason. After spending many hours and three days on the phone with Palm tech support and being bounced back and forth to my computer OS support and losing all my data needlessly, I heard about SUDS --static build up that causes the entire m500 series to just stop hot synching. After doing some research online I found that Palm just settled a class action suit in 12/03 regarding this matter.Apparently their techs have not read the manuals because not one of the six I spoke to had a clue. BEWARE OF THIS DESIGN FLAW AND THE LACK OF A TRAINED SUPPORT STAFF!!!
These are the best speakers i have ever used in my life for PC Speakers. and they really kick! i can here the subwoofer from my front yard (my room is in the back of the house) but i highly recommend these speakers. the only thing i didnt like was it took a long time to ship to my house lol.
This iPad cover is very cheap.It may not seem like,but one drop and the edges of the cover break off and it doesn't snap onto the iPad.I mean even if you accidentally dropped on CARPET!! Now I don't use the cover anymore and it was such a waste of money.My iPad is better off without a back cover.Although this is the same exact color as the front smart cover, overall, 2STARS.
Ecellent. I love it even more. I have had it for about 2 years now and I had to go through a RF adaptor to get it working on my plain ole television. I jus bought a HDTV tis weekend and WOW! The recording quailty is awesome. I think it's cuz the tv is better. Regardless, this was the best $130 I spent. It's got great features and doesn't let me down. If you can still get it....do it! I know people gave it alot of bad reviews even the person who got it as a gift. But for me it's fine, works fine and remember just because you might pay more doesn't mean you always get better.
Do not know how I survived with out this device - works on any fm radio - house, car, boat........Very good thing to have.
Well, it's a cable, so it either is what it's supposed to be, or it isn't, or maybe is flimsy. This one works fine.I use it for attaching a DV videocamera (with a 4-pin jack) to a MacBook Pro (which has a 6-pin jack). The cable is pretty sturdy looking and I would buy this one again if I needed another.
I have the smaller Red Cross Eaton hand crank radio in my car at all times, for portable emergency usage. I figure if I'm at home, so is my car :) But for actual main home use, it's the Freeplay Hand Crank Radio I rely on for its size and sturdiness.This radio is about the size of a paperback book - so about 7" long by 4" tall. It has solar power for when it's sunny as well as hand crankability for when it's dark. It has AM and FM radio - no weather band - but really during any problem the regular radio is going to be telling you everything you need to know :) The radio signals come in loud and clear, with no problem at all, after hardly any cranking. The tuning knobs are large and easy to use. There's a DC input if you really do want to run this on electricity, but of course the whole benefit of having this is that it will work ANY time no matter what. Between the hand crank and the solar power, you have a guaranteed source of news.It also has a built in flashlight! Just press in the actual flashlight "lamp" and it turns on! So not only do you have a guaranteed source of information, you can see what you're doing too :)I also like that it's see through. You can see all the cool internals of the system! Just an added geeky-cool factor.There's a headphone plug too, if you want to keep the emergency news all to yourself.Definitely highly recommended. This is sturdy, has a large speaker, is easy to tune in stations with, and is very easy to use. Every home should definitely have one of these. If there's an emergency, you don't want to have to worry about dead batteries, or a TV that won't work. You want radio - and you want a radio that only needs the sun or a few cranks of the arm to give you the information you need.
bot a bunch of these! of course, they're fabulous! SarahSanctuaryThe Sacred PyramidVoices of Eternity
CD-Quality. This is honestly the best car adapter every made. Its so inexpensive and delivers quality sound on the road.
I love these headphones, lightweight comfortable and sound great. The base is superb. The highs are crisp. Better than headphones I have spent $80 for.Everyone that I let use these, end up buying a pair. These are under priced for the sound quality. RadioShack sells these same ones for $40. Good deal go for it you won't go wrong!
I was looking to hire an electrician to run some cables through my wall. I was actually consisdering another omimount system until one of the electricians recommended this specific one. I bought two of them and they are great. They look like a pieces of artworks on my walls. I have one floating in my bedroom about 6 inches below my tv. One thing I would like people to be aware of is that the bottom glass sticks out futher than the top. I didn't like this so when I bought two (MWFS) I put the two smaller glass in my bedroom, and the larger bottom glass pieces in my living room. The glass is extremely thick. I would not worry about any doubts of it keeping any of your products safely mounted. I would definately recommend to all my friends.
Too bad they did away with the inline mute button. Otherwise, sound quality is great for the price. Have bought phones almost ten times as much that didn't sound as good.
This is ok if you are looking for a cheap gps. First off it is outdated, but for the price I expected for it not to be current. It drops satellites way worse than my previous two gps's, which is disturbing. I have a great sense of direction, so no problem, but my wife has a really hard time with directions, so is terrifying for her. The real problem with it, is the holder, it doesn't stick at all. I had another Garmin and had the portable sand bag that worked great. It doesn't work with this one because the mount is an inverse of the way most of these work. My mount has the ball as does my motorcycle, but the unit has the ball so it is backwards. We lay it in my truck's console, but no place to set it in my accord.
Okay, I'm not a total igit; I know computers. I'm going to school for computer engineering and understand when something should or shouldn't work. This product should work PNP (plug n' play) style. It flat out doesn't. If you plug the keyboard halfway into the slot it will stay on but the slightest jiggle and it comes loose; so your computer keeps detecting a device plugged in, then oops it's unplugged again, then detected, then oops unplugged. If you try to plug it in all the way to the adapter then just plug it into your USB port nothing happens. Why doesn't this thing just work? Oh yeah, because it's a POS. Now I understand what the "m/f" stands for in, "PS2 To USB Keyboard Adapter M/f". They're calling you a mofo before you even buy it. Two cyber-thumbs waayyy, way down. Should have just picked up a USB keyboard on craigslist instead of waiting for this to come in the mail and spending any money on it.
This is probably one of the most interesting tools I have ever bought. I learn something new with it everyday. Very easy to setup and use. The only thing holding me back from a 5 star review is the design. It pretty much requires exclusive use of both plugs (due to the shape) in a standard gang outlet box. So I highly recommend getting a short jumper cable (they sell all kinds of them for plugging AC adapters ... aka wall warts ... into power strips) just get a high quality one that uses lower gauge wire and you shouldnt have any problems.
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.
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.
Like other reviewers, I found this audio player easy to use, intuitive, and fun. The physical size is terrific -- it's about the size of a deck of cards -- making it convenient to put in a purse, briefcase or backpack. Great sound quality (if you replace the supplied headphones). I also purchased a memory card which allowed even more recording space -- around 40 songs. Battery life is excellent -- I took the unit on a trip from the East Coast to Hawaii and did not have to replace the battery. If I were still a road warrior, this would be an essential part of my traveling equipment. I thought the faceplate gimmick was too much. I solved that problem by not using any faceplate at all! This is an outstanding product at a very good price. It is a category leader and I recommend it highly.
From the moment I opened the box I've the same problems. Programs not responding, Windows shutting down and window changing sizes uncommanded. I have contacted Toshiba several times. I was told that I should have returned the computer to the retailer. However,inside the box ws a note telling me that if I had any problems that I was not to return it but contact Toshiba. I'm sure its a problem with Vista, but Toshiba sold me the computer with this OS. Toshiba now wants me to send my new computer in for servicing. It's like buying a new car with many problems and the dealer wants me to send it back to the factory for repairs. Like the car, I bought the new computer because I needed it. I cant go weeks without a car or computer.I would no recommend Toshiba or VISTA untill they workout all there problems.Walter
Hopefully we will never know just how good these things actually work, but just hope that they DO. This one is used to protect a small laptop and so far, so good. R.E.W.
I have wasted many hours fiddling with this card trying to get it to work on my XP PC. No matter how I configured it, it would intermittently freeze up my PC. Netgear's tech support tried to help but to no avail. Ultimately, I found that the MSI Turbo PCI card [ASIN:B000M5U9GI Super G 802.11BG Wireless Pci 64 Bit Xp Compliant Turbo Mode] works 100% reliably on my XP PC and, ironically, gets a much stronger signal from my Netgear router.
I am 13 and I got this camera as a gift. it is awesome and is compatable with many disks including maxwell disks and Sony Handycam disks (those are the ones I use.)Shoots pretty well indoors.No manual reading required, but I did so to find out the features.It also can take pictures and capture photos from a video.I recommend Hitachi Camcorder Accessory Kit 2 for Hitachi DVD Camcorders. The bag fits the camera, batteries, disks, cords, and the manual nicely. I bought this because of the battery (a couple of hours life). Plus you get 3 Maxwell DVD-R disks (disk cases included)Overall, this is a great buy for beginners AND pros.
This unit has a great sound. It is also versatile in that it accomodates non-Apple mp3 players as well. AT about$80, it is a heck of a deal.
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
I was excited by this item, and carefully chose it on merit, and it did well considering its price and strength of competition. However, when it arrived, it didn't work - wouldn't turn on, with either the batteries or the 110V supply.This is a shame as it looked so good, but whoever tested it didn't do a good job, so I will be buying another make instead
Tom Tom looked nice but had difficulty turning it on and off. It did not keep a charge and does not come with a home charger. So it had to be plugged into the car charger all the time.The biggest challenge was the defect with the voice instructions. The voice instruction went quiet after a week. Then I reset the unit back to factory settings and it worked for a few days then went quiet again. The directions are not very clear.It will just say that approaching right turn but would not mention the street. It would keep quite when there is a fork in the road, if one of the forks is the road you are already on. For example, if you are driving on I-95 which splits into I-93 and I-95, it will be quite if your route is still on I-95. We have a Magellan which will say continue on the current road for the next 2 miles right before the fork or the road split.So TomTom is not a recommended product. Amazon should also install stricter quality control procedures before shipping out defective products.
I had a horror day trying to upgrade my RipFlash firmware! When the upgrade process was still on the go, I pluged off the USB cable, and the player become completetly dead. This was my own fault, obviously. But how to repaire it? You will never find any soulution in your manual. I found some instructions in the Internet, and here they are:Push two buttons at once: "Pause" and "Stop" (one is above another, do it for a longer while) and later plug yor player to your PC through USB cable.Now your PC is able to recognize your player and you can upgrade its firmware for good.Besides, the RipFlash Plyer is nearly perfect. The manufacturer have to prepare a better manual. The "line in" port is very silent, what is another pitty. But internal "mic" works fine, manufacturing is very solid and nice, nad plying preformance too.
Printer is excellent! The color is spectacular, user-friendly, and prints at a fair speed. I had Epson before and it doesn't compare to this. This is not only the best bang for buck printer, but simply one of the best printers on the market period! Highly recommended!
i bought it for DSW-55. it is small and fits well on the camera. it is well-padded. you can hang it on the shoulder or snap-it on the belt. recommended accessory.
These speakers are by far the best computer speakers I have ever owned. They are so good, they can easily be used as a complete home theatre system also. They sound amazing, so much so, that I ended up selling my Sony Receiver and surround speakers w/ powered 12" JBL subwoofer and replaced it with these speakers. It takes up less space, and if you are clever enough, you can hook up several things to it. I have my PC hooked up, which I use for Music, PC Gaming and DVD's. I also have my PS3 hooked up, which I use for Blu-Ray movies, DVD's, and gaming. I have an extra optical cable from my DVR which I occasionally switch out when ever there is a big game or good movie on TV that is worth watching with surround sound. Otherwise, my TV is hooked up directly to TV for sound. And to make it even better, you can hook up headphones to it and get sound that way. It also has a Aux input, so you can listen to your Ipod also. I purchase these on sale a while back for $199 so for the price I paid, I could not ask for more. I would easily pay more for this system. So if you are shopping around for computer speakers, these are the way to go!!! Awsome speakers, they do not distort, sound is sharp with very nice low bass, and you can hardly notice them when they are up on walls. Logitech is a very reputable company. I have many of their products, from keyboards, mouse, speakers, and headphones. I am very happy with all of them. I also have some Logitech Z-640 speakers that are going on 7 years now, still going strong and they sound great as well!!!!
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 bought the Eyemodule with my Visor Delux. In fact, this little camera is one of my major reasons why I get the Visor Delux rather than Palm Vx. For about the same cost, I get a cool PDA and a digital camera, so why get the Vx alone. I need to pay about 40% more if I go for the Vx and Kodak solution. Also, the Kodak is a bit too big if you use it w/ Vx, an adapter need to be added for Vx which cost about $40. Anyways, the picture is acceptable for me, it is ok for web. It's size is so small that I can't believe I am holding a camera, all of my camera bodys weight more then 2LB. The only bad thing about this camera is, it used too much power. It is really imporant you need to have a backup battery handy. But since it is so cool, this is not a major issue anymore.
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.
Needed a high quality tape and CD player, and a radio with it would be nice. Sony quality is always very satisfactory. This is absolutely the best I've ever owned. I am delighted! The product arrived on a timely basis--all around very satisfied. Thanks! Oh, price great too!
the iPod made me LOVE music again...technology of the best. Little difficult to sync it if you don't use a Mac but managerable.But careful - once you're hooked - you're HOOKED :o)
It's a little bulky but protects your Palm or PDA. You have to watch the black case for any scratches and repainted to hide it, so I prefer the silver case
I got this product for a week-long trip last month. It charged my video iPod quickly and without any problems. It's lightweight, so perfect for traveling. Highly recommended - an excellent alternative to the over-priced Apple-branded charger.
The previous version Trendnet TEW card for wireless G worked really well for me. So I was hoping for same experience in upgrading to Trendnet wireless N. But unfortunately this card have stability problem and would often disconnect. Now I've to constantly do a manual disconnect and reconnect to establish network connection. I think it's better that I revert back to the previous Trendnet wireless G.
I love this MP3! It is small and easy to use. We now have two in our house and will order another. It is easy to load the music, create playlists and use the player. Color on screen is great and I love that there is a radio on it too. Sometimes it is nice to listen to that. Another great Creative MP3
I had the nice little Bose Accoustamass speakers for big, clear sound from my Left/Right/Center channels. I had the powerful Infinity subwoofer to thump the neighbors right off their sofa.But what to buy to replace those ancient rear speakers I'd gotten for free with a so-so stereo so many years ago?I didn't want to spend much money for mere rear channel sound, but I didn't want to compromise much quality, either. Frankly, it seemed a waste to spend any money at all back there.Then I heard Wharfedale's Diamond Anniversery Bookshelf Speakers.They look great, they sound great. And Amazon has a price you just can't beat.Not only do my DTS and Dolby 5.1 movies sound better than ever, but my neighbors find me just a little bit more bothersome.UPDATE: We've moved into a bigger house, and are now using these as our main speakers in upstairs living room. They sound so delicious, I realize they were wasted as mere rear-channel speakers back at the old condo. There's no better deal in bookshelf speakers today. Buy these.
This is an amazing lens, considering I payed only $455 for it.Sharpness is very good throughout the range accept 300mm. VR feature comes in quite handy and helps in many situations.All in all great product and great deal.
I bought this card to replace a USB 1.1 card in my PC and have not been disappointed. It was (brainlessly) easy to install and has run flawlessly for me under both Windows XP (although see some of the other reviews about Service Pack 1) and Linux (Fedora Core 2 through 4 - kudzu found the card and did all the necessary setup work). I can't really add much to the other reviews other than if you are looking for more external USB 2.0 ports, I would highly recommend this card for either Windows or Linux.
Ten minutes after sitting down with this remote and I'm two clicks away from just about everything I can possibly do with my admittedly average a/v array. Even opening the package is easy, since -- unlike everything else electronic -- it's perforated, so you won't lose any fingers trying to get into it. I'm not sure how writing the make/model of all your components down before starting is as tedious and difficult as some folks are making it seem. Then again, I'm only tying together four components. Software interface is very intuitive. The buttons will take a little bit of getting used to, but doesn't that come with the territory? If the thing just copied the same buttons from every remote, wouldn't it have to be rather large?Anyhow, I would recommend just about anyone who's tired of having three or four remotes lying around to pick this up. It seems to be all that and a bag of chips to me. Plus, I save four AA and two AAA batteries in the deal. Win-win.
This is like the coolest thing ever!!!!fisrt of all i'm not even a resident of united states...and i use an express company (Aramex) to deliver orders that can't be shipped Worldwide to my country. i placed an order on amazon on 18th of january. It arrived at Aramez on the 20th even though i've choosen the FREE super saver shipment!!!! and for 285 dollars yu can't find any place cheaper thanx Amazon.com.I got the ipod after a few days, and when i opened it i found the coolest thing ... the black 30 Gb 5th gen Ipod .... black and sexy !!!!!it supports video, audio (DUH!!!), lyrics, album photo, pictures, 2.5 inch screen.... WILD !!I just recommend it to anybody .... and trust me if you're confused between white and black just take the black and you won't be sorry ... I had both ( igot 4th gen a year ago) ,, but the black is so much wilder.Go Apple keep amazing us .... (and steal our pockets :) )
Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Oh and Did I mention WOW ?I have three cables for 5.1 going from my sound card into the box. I have the digital out going from the soundcard, into the logitech for 5.1 dvd movies through my computer. As well i have fiber optic coming out of my sattelite into the setup box so i can listen to 5.1 while watching tv. Maybe not 5.1 but emulate pro logic it sounds great. So im definetly making use of all the inputs on the back of this baby.This has a lot of features, and different modes you can use. It has Stereo (which is just front l/r speakers outputting sound), Stereo 2(front left/right, rear left/right), Pro logic II Movie (i dunno? Uses the center channel, less of the rears more of the sub, pro logic Music (heavy on the sub, uses all speakers). As well it's easy to scroll through the inputs Coax, Direct 6channel, optical.The remote it comes with is pretty useful you can adjust volume, sub levels, surround output (dont know what this does yet). It is wicked fun!I paid $270 shipped from Amazon (forget ripoff COMPUSA), got it in TWO Days. I love audio always have, always will. This was a 5.1 for my computer, but I also wanted 5.1 for movies that I watch in my room.This comes with cables for analog games which is how games output. However I bought a coaxial for digital out for games, and a fiber optic cable for my sattelite to the box. Total cost through circuit city $70. Total cost through amazon $30. Shop amazon! :)Initial impression------------------Lets just say setup wasen't easy. It is pretty standard, connect one speaker, another speaker, another speaker. it just takes a while to light up everything connect everything. It took me probably 1 1/2 hours, but i took breaks to vacuum and relocate my pc so everything would fit in fine. The speaker cables are big, but my front left wasen't long enough. So i bought a little extension 6' cable so I could hide it nicely. I didn't use any gold connection cable just regular circuit city $4.99 for 6'.Also this setup is large and man impressive. The sub is massive stands just taller then a 2 liter bottle of coke, and maybe 3 bottles across x 3 1/2 bottles deep.Games-----I have connected this with the included three direct cables to get 5.1 sound from my games. It works great it's loud, it thumps, and it scared my sister when she was sitting here and a zombie came up behind her in Doom 3. It's loud, it's clear. I dont know about 500 watts, i've had it to max and it's loud, but 500 watts? Who knows, it's really loud and i'm happy with it anyways. Sounds fantastic and as you move around in games i can see sound shift from one speaker to the other, it fills the room great, and if you've never had a nice speaker setup (with a sub) your in for a surprise. This is a lot of speaker, and will easily last 3 years unless you must have the newest and greatest setup every year.DVD's-----I also have a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum. I had initially planned to hookup the front plate which has a Digital Coax out so when I played DVD's it would play 5.1 sound. However that dosen't work, I played with it a lot and it wont work. However, my 5.1 card has a digital output on the back of it, I bought a 0.99 cent mono adapter from radio shack and run a coaxial cable from the digital out of the sound card into the standalone cool set top receiver. Now when I play dvd's on my computer (didn't want to buy an additional dvd player for my room) it outputs 5.1 clean signal to my settop box that came with the logitech and that decodes either a dolby digital or dts signal. Works brilliant. Sound is clear, loud, shakes the walls, shakes the room.TV--I've got optical going from sattelite into this baby. Sounds great, emulates 5.1 through pro logic or stereo or stereo2. Works fine works great, sports sound great. I always loved 5.1.Comparison-----------I was torn between this setup and the Klipsch 5.1 Ultra which is similarly priced, and also a 5.1 setup. I ultimately chose these because of the various input connectors on the setup box. If I chose the klipsch i couldn't hookuped my sattelite to it, or my dvd's wouldn't decode in 5.1 they would be strictly analogue. Sound quality wise i have a set of 2.1 klipsch (200 watt)for sale, they sound great, but aren't 5.1.I also have a 5.1 setup for my home theater a sony 500 watt setup. That's with the big screen. Comparison wise? Hard to say, that one is about 3 years old but still sounds great (paid $600 with receiver). This definetly compares to it, and i'm more tempted to watch movies upstairs because this subwoofer is awesome. However I got the big screen downstairs and it comfortably seats 10 of my buddies so we'll be hanging out downstairs also. So I would say this definetly can go head to head with the home theater in a box $500 setups out there. Im not so sure about the $1500+ setups though. Actually I dont think it will compare to those :)Conclusion-----------Long review I know! Lots to say. This setup kicks ass, sound quality is great and will easily last me a long while. I make use of all the features, am impressed by the sound quality, and thump shake shake cause im a bass kinda guy.If you want the best, lots of options and I mean lots, lots of connectivity great sound nice thump get this setup. You wont be sorry it looks great, sounds great and will easily outlast 2 computers.-Neil
It's sort of like an addiction that I can't kick. This headset is wonderful because it's comfortable, easy, simple, not fancy pants, inexpensive (which is probably why it breaks so easily) and extremely convenient.Unfortunately, the cord breaks very easily in around 6 months, and the headset will either quit working all together, or one day you might not hear them, but they can hear you, which was the case with this last headset.Oh well, here I go to spend another $8.85, since I like this headset so much (which is why I give this 4 stars)... :-)
Overall, this camera is FANTASTIC. It would be absolutely perfect if not for one very big, limiting factor:.....I don't know if it does this because it's just old now, but I would go out and buy a pack of brand name, quality double A batteries and pop them in.... and within literally 4 seconds of turning the camera on, it would say to replace the batteries. And yet the batteries would still have enough life in them to power any other electronic of mine for months! So utterly frustrating. When I first got it, I was already disappointed with the battery life because I would take about 15 pictures and then I would need to put in new batteries!! And now that's it's older, it's pretty much unusable because of the crummy battery life.I even decided to go and buy the extra wall charger, which frankly, considering the awful battery life to begin with, should have been included when I bought the camera. But even after spending $20 on the additional charger, I would fully charge the camera, and it would still barely have enough power to take 10 pictures.Although I've had this camera for 3 years, i used to barely use it (mainly because I couldn't- I didn't feel like carrying around a bucket of double A batteries everywhere I went just to take a couple of pictures) so it's not like it's been through thorough use.A real shame, because the camera itself is fantastic.
Love this lens. You can't go wrong with it. Quality is top notch, performance and focus is superb and fast. I use it with a D60.
This printer was purchased from Staples as a upgrade to my existing HP 5650. What I thought was an upgrade turned out to be a nightmare. The HP5940 seems to have some issues with the printing drivers. I can no longer print from Excel 2003 without having a problem. When printing from Excel, I get a blank page. HP support was contacted and of course they blame the problem on Excel. What they didn't seem to understand is that I am using the same computer and same version of excel that worked fine with the HP 5650. The only difference now is that I am trying to print to the HP 5940.I would not recommend the HP 5940 to anyone at this point. Hopefully HP will soon get the drivers updated to correct printing issues. Another complaint is that HP likes to cram alot of un-needed software on your computer when installing the drivers and there is no option to turn off so the extra software won't be installed. This is considered Driver-Spamming when companies install extra garbage on your PC instead of just the necessary software.
I won't be redundant, and repeat ALL the things the others have said about this little pod, called a Street Pilot. And a pilot it is....I rode along with a friend last month, and she had one of these.OMG!!! For the $, DON'T hesitate. Buy one and be amazed like the rest of us.I got the 340, in anticipation of moving to a larger town that would have the capabilites of the traffic feature. But for only $30 more, it's there if I need it.A+A+A+A+A+ Garmin, you struck a homer with this one!
I bought some Memorex Dvd+rws a few months ago and they worked great. I used them in my Go video R6640 to recored stuff off my tivo,and I did not have a bad one in the bunch. I was starting to run low so I got a new 25 pack (paid $30). These new ones looked a little diffrent, the spindle had a gold wrapper, but they were still memorex Dvd+rws, they worked well before so why not buy them again. Boy was that a mistake the new ones did'nt work well at all, I went thru 5 of them trying to get them to work, nothing would record on them. I thought It was my recorder at first then I used one of the old disks to record and it worked fine. I don't know what memorex did but I won't be buying them again. I see the new ones are made in Taiwan, I don't know where the old ones were made. Now I'll see if can get a refund from Best Buy or a least an exchange.
TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX, PLUGGED IN PHONE, DIALED A NUMBER, JUST HEARING THE LOW VOLUME WHEN THE PHONE RANG ON THE OTHER END, I KNEW IT WAS GOING BACK. I USE AN LG610V05 PHONE. MAYBE IT WILL BE BETTER WITH ANOTHER BRAND PHONE.
The camera provides fluid access to, and through, its menus. Battery life is does well providing hours of picture taking even with the LCD screen on. Amateur photographers will enjoy the ability to choose from 2 compression settings as well as the capability to shoot in RAW format. The extended zoom comes in quite handy for making sure that you get the right picture while you're still out in the field. The extended zoom is not digital zoom, but allows you to drop the megapixels down and zoom in even further. At 3MP and full zoom your optical zoom reaches 21.4X. That, is amazing. I can still get an 8x10 with 3MP. Good luck finding a better camera for your dollar.
Purchased this Sony portable CD/Tape player and Radio as a gift. The recipient loves it, and he is not tech savvy. He's used the tape player, CD player, and even managed to program the digital radio stations. He has also received positive comments from other people who've enjoyed it. All in all, it's been a big hit.
The Apple 8GB iPod Nano 2nd Gen is outstanding. I bought mine mainly to use on my motorcycle ('06 Gold Wing) which has an MP-3 Player plug in. After doing my research the San Disk 8GB and Apple Nano 8GB were the final two.After holding a San Disk in my hand I could see that the San Disk isn't as motorcycle friendly as the Apple was. Motorcyclists wear gloves at times and to operate a San Disk would be a problem with the scroll wheel.I wasn't a fan of Apple due to the problems I had years ago concering their earlier computers.I'm very satisfied now with my Nano iPod. The flash drive is motorcycle friendly along with its scroll features and can be operated with gloves on. The battery life is as advertised, about 24 hours per charge. Using iTunes turned out to be very simple in loading my Nano.I highly recommend a flash drive MP-3 player for motorcycle use or any other use where vibration maybe a factor in a hard drive unit. I tried a Creative Lab 20GB and RCA Lyra 4GB (both hard drives)in the past on my motorcycle, both of which locked up while operating. Both also had short battery lives, less than 6 hours on a motorcycle.Am a Apple fan now.
I have a memory stick, Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards. This works with them all. I had an old card reader, a cheap plastic green one, that I gave that to my kid and got the new one. I was surprised at how noticeably faster it was over the old one. Even if you don't have USB 2.0, it's backwards-compatible. You can find out if you have 1.1 or 2.0 in this FAQ (http://www.everythingusb.com/usb2/faq.htm). When you remove the docking station (the black base), it's just as compact as my green one that I could fit into a small drawer on my desk. It doesn't feel like cheap plastic like the old one and it's sleek looking -- not that it matters.You can keep it out of its docking station if you prefer to keep it in a drawer or do as I do and put the reader on top of my CPU that's under my desk. It comes with a USB 2.0 cable so you can hook it when it's without its docking station. Also, unlike other readers, there are labels for each slot (might be too small for some people to read) so you don't have to risk breaking something trying to remember which slot is which.A card reader is worth the investment especially if you have more than one gadget. Instead of connecting your digital camera, PDA or whatever to the computer to upload data and media files, just take out the card and insert it into the reader. No drivers needed - it's plug 'n play in its purest form.Updated December 5, 2007: I dropped this to three stars from the original five. It simply stopped working after barely over a year. I contacted Sandisk three times and no response. Very disappointing. With more card readers coming out smaller or built into computers -- this one is old by today's standards.
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.
If you can't remember phone numbers or have to many to keep track of this is for you. Simple and easy to use and small in size. Good to go in just a few minutes.
It works just as it should - I have had no problems with it - charges quickly!
In my opinion the design of this mouse is poor because:1) buttons are too small2) all buttons are in the wrong place and does not allow for hand position to be natural (especially the thumb because I have to keep it bent back constantly just to click the button I need)3) the ball does not operate smoothlyI can't understand for the life of me why Microsoft stopped making the trackball explorer mouse. That mouse was the absolute best trackball out. If it was still available, I would've bought that one instead of this one. I have also returned this mouse for a refund because I can't tolerate it. My hand began to hurt after using it for only 5 minutes. I can't imagine how my hand and wrist would feel after using this mouse for much longer.Sadly, I will continue in my search for the next best thing. Unfortunately for me, I haven't found one yet that is just as good if not better than the explorer was.
An integral part of our master bedroom computer/projector home entertainment system - and it hides behind the curtain when not in use. glides easily and provides a clear bright image.
This case is wonderful! It looks very nice, holds Zune tight, and helps keep it clean. I love the sleeve on the inside to hold extra stuff! The magnet holds case together very well! GREAT PRODUCT!
I bought the WAP11 v2.2 from Amazon about three weeks ago. I had it installed and working in about an hour, most of the time was caused by mistyping my SSID. Once I corrected that, everything worked flawlessly. Encryption took another five minutes to setup. The range is about what I expected. I have a usable range of about 120 feet but this is through several walls. I used a netgear ma401 card as the client.
I purchased this camera over 6 months ago and have used it extensively(hundreds of photos so far). The camera is fantastic for outdoor photography in bright sunlight but not very good for shooting indoors or in very low lightconditions. The range of the integrated flash is extremely limited and "flahsed" photos appear extremely cool (blue-ish). P>Minor quirks aside, I have to say that I am very happy with this camera and I have completely stopped using film cameras since I got it. As I said before, photos taken in bright sunlight look absolutely fantastic, with great colors and no artifacts (even when compressed to JPG). Also, this is one of the only cameras in this price range that has a manual mode in which you are free to tinker with almost every aspect of picture-taking. You can set manual focus, F-stops and much more. If you like to take control of your photography and don't want to spend a fortune you should definitely take a closer look at this one.Oh yeah... and get a bigger memory card (32MB+). The 8MB card shipped with this camera is inadequate for high-resolution photography. And while you're at it, get a USB card reader too.
I bought this for use on flight. It works perfectly without any issue. The initial noise isolating earbuds already reduced majority of noice. I couldn't hear any of the engine noise once the noise cancelling feature is turned on. The only downside is that the design is not comfortable to move around. The battery case is too large and has no clip. So probably not the best for running or when you need to move a lot while listening to music.The package was opened when I received the product but everything seem to be intact and no sign of previous usage.
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.
No problem so far... But I didn't check the battery life... I normally used to have my laptop connected to power outlet... so didn't get a chance to check battery's performance... I will update it later...
GREAT COMBINATION PDA AND GPS. PHONES COME AND GO BUT THIS COULD BE MY FRIEND FOR YEARS.
This is a great product (quality, design, functions..., are all great). However the battery charger is $30 (the battery charger is a necessary, if you share computer with someone else you can not charge the ipod anytime you want. How can you price a regular battery charger at $30?). The software for converting video for playing on Ipod is $30 (Ipod video only support H.264 and MPEG-4 format. Ipod video does not have video software with it, how can you rip off customers this way). A cover (to prevent scratch, Ipod is very easy to get scratch) is $30. A Universal dock is $40 (for transfer video to TV, you also need a cable to do that, $20...). I like Ipod, but I am not happy about the way they rip off customers.
was looking for a clock for our daughter/son-in-law's screened in porch. They have propped it on the mantle and it looks wonderful there. The color is very nice with their field stone--and it is fun to have the temperature as well. The size in excellent for the space they had available. Like the soft ivory background color.
This is a GREAT unit. AM, FM, Shortwave, world time ... it's got it all. Very good battery life and great reception. You will not be disappointed.
This is really a c550 instead of a c580 and Garmin dose not care when you tell them about it . I would like to say that Amazon cares about their customers even if Garmin does not they where willing to satisfy me.I also would like to say that the MSN is a real joke if you want people to respect your product give them what they pay for.
Flowtron wins hands down. We have two parrots, and their food causes seasonal infestations of small moths. We put both of these units near the cages, indoors. The Stinger worked ok, because spiders built webs in them, and THEY caught a few moths. The Flowtron is awesome, and clears the room in a couple nights, keeping it clear thereafter. In previous years the swarms were so bad (in the hundreds) that we couldn't use the room, and because the parrots are sensitive to poison (not to mention us!), we couldn't use pesticides. Recommend theFlowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer, 1-Acre Coveragehighly.
This antenna worked perfectly with my Sangean WR-2 radio. It is very well made and definitely works far better than I ever expected.I strongly recommend it.
This was a good screen at a great price. I had it shipped to Afghanistan and it had a broken end, but still worked.
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.
I have owned about 25 Dell Desktop computers. Many of the computers came from Ebay. Some were brand new from the Dell Company. Dell computers are very easy to change and modify. Many people try to change what Mr.Dell made and the result is really bad. Folks need to leave the computer as it was made-and use it for what it was intended. Be very careful if you are buying a used Dell computer because many folks are unable to keep their hands out of the case. All of these "experts" think they know more than the folks that designed and built the machines. I love Dell because they are built well and will run for years if you leave them as they were built and designed.
this was a great inexpensive investment for our office. The office member who uses it daily even wants to buy one for home!
My 2003 Dell Inspiron 8200 has seen its better days, but it is still Kicken! Both exspansion slots, the ethernet port, the Disc Drive & the floppy drive are all Broke! My only access to the outside world is (2) USB ports and I needed to install a Wireless G Router which required an Eternet Port. With That, I went with the "Belkin F5D5050 USB Ethernet Adaptor" and it worked like a Charm! I just Plugged it in and Windows XP found it and ran the setup wizard. My Router, connected thru the "Belkin F5D5050 USB Ethernet Adaptor" has been running fine for weeks now!
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.
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!
It is really convenient to use and carry, not to mention very cute!!
I bought this as a back up for charging my phone and iPod in an emergency. It is perfect for the car especially with it having dual ports. Great price too and free shipping
When this model was initially introduced, it was the best bang for the buck:-Takes all Pentax lenses (including screw mounts with an adaptor) and adds its anti-shake mechanism to each-Picture quality great-V - e - r - y sturdy feel-All the unique Pentax options (especially hyper) plus driving the ISONote - some of the quibbles have been fixed with the later, 40% more megapixel, K20D:-Picture quality at higher ISO-Easier definition of picture style-"Live" view (sort of)I've had it for two years and only qualm I have is that it's larger and heavier than my *istD
I use it all the time, great videos and stills for recording on VHS or copying to the computer and sending through email. Nightshot is a great feature too. Mostly, the quality is the best I have ever seen.
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.
this is the best case ever I've had it for four years now and my daughter has had hers for three.neather one has worn at all and it easy to touch the buttons threw the pastic and see. it has kept the MP3 player scratch free and looking new.i love the clip you can clip it on anywhere.I definitley would buy another if needed.
This is NOT quiet, as described... with the case closed you can hear it from 20 feet away!Bought it for a HTPC system... was very disappointed.Replaced the fan it came with, with a good 80mm fan (using cable ties), and it's very quiet now.
This reader is great. Very fast upload compared to USB. Great with 4GB extreme IV card.
This is a good headset. Sound quality is good and it is comfortable but as others have stated it breaks easily. I'm on my fourth set and all of them have broken the same way. The wire breaks right above the plug. Despite this flaw I have been happy since each set lasts about 6 months and they are inexpensive. My solution is simply to buy two and have one in reserve.If Panasonic would raise the price by $1.00 and fix the wire problem they would have a killer product.
EL RADIO PRESENTA PROBLEMAS EN EL SITIO DE CONEXION DE LOS AUDIFONOS,SOLO SE ESCUCHA SI SE INSERTA HASTA LA MITAD, SI SE INSERTA TODO EL PIN, SOLO SE ESCUCHA POR UN AURICULAR
I tried to use this charger and it says."Charging is not supported with this accessory"
I received one as a gift and have been using it for years, then purchased another and gave it as a gift. This is simply the best, most portable and durable laptop stand on the market. The arms telescope to accommodate almost any notebook, even ones with extended batteries (like mine). It keeps the machine noticeably cooler, which helps it to run faster. Fits easily in any bag and has never been questioned by airport security. I have used it on my lap, but it's not entirely stable and not comfortable for long periods. Not intended for that use though, just tabletops. For that it is perfect. This is the notebook stand you've been searching for.
Bought the K100D Super to use with my Pentax lenses from a ZX-30 35mm camera(also a great camera). After about a month of use, I am very happy so far. Huge difference in image quality and flexibility over my old HP Photosmart 730. Color and shapness are great and LCD screen is easy to see, even in sunlight. Have used a 300mm zoom and 2x converter on wildlife and pics are excellent. Would give it 5 stars, except I have only had it a month. Andy
I can't in all fairness give this product a good review the price was right but the black ink cartridge would not work nat even when I tried all there suggestions I guess you get what you pay for I ended up going to the super store for a replacment, I will not use them again.
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
Word of caution to everyone first: I've never had an MP3 before this, so some parts of this review MAY be biased(?).My uncle bought this iPod for me from Amazon for a bit more expensive than mentioned above right now. Here are my pros and cons.PRO:1. Capacity: 8GB is a LOT. For songs, you will not need much more.2. Easy Use: This nano really is easy to use. I mastered all the options within the first few days despite being the dimwit I am.3. Look: You can't deny it- it looks pretty nice. It's ultra small and thin. Being black adds to its slickness.4. Lightness: If you put it in your pocket you can't tell it's there. Many times it slipped out of my hand while I was holding on to it by the earbuds, and because it was so light it didn't crash on to the floor.5. Battery Life: Since I'm not listening to it 24/7, I can last about three days with a fully charged iPod.CON:1. SCRATCH: I know about the whole aluminum coating thing (that's why I bought the 2nd generation one). Truly enough, it didn't scratch on the surface. It did, however, on the top/bottom edge. The black on the edges came off, and the top now looks crooked and ugly. I really should have gotten a cover, but it's just that I trusted the aluminum coating too much.2. EARBUDS: The wires are kind of weak; one almost broke. (I put a band-aid around it for a temporary aid. Besides that it's okay.3. LIGHTNESS: I know that this was in the pro, but it also is a con. Because it is so light I sometimes forget that it's in my pocket and when it slips off. Extra caution would solve this problem, however.I, overall, like this iPod. However, it's not my favorite item as I hoped that it would be (My favorite is still the Casio Exilim camera which has MANY scratches) because of the UNEXPECTED scratches.
Just what I needed to help upgrade my macbook pro. Easy install as usually. Definitely recommend it for what it is.
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!
Excellent quality glass. Skies become a richer blue. Glare from a bright sunny snowy day are eliminated. Very satisfied with this purchase.
Had problems receiving local TV stations with the conventional roof top antenna with a long run of antenna wire attached to a regular tv set. Couldn't get some stations & others were poor quality except for one or 2. This signal booster along with a previously purchased interior antenna greatly improved picture quality and now I receive stations I never could before. Good product. easy to install.
This board is intended to use a PCI 2.2 slot to create a raid from inexpensive ATA/IDE/EIDE drives in the W2K,Xp,2003 environment with a total size per array of under 2TB.I have six of these running in different boxes. Not one has given me a problem. Recommend expanding the cache RAM to the max (about $30.00) before installation. Comes with four IDE cable connectors for one (Master) drive per cable to increase total throughput via talking to all drives at the same time.
I absolutely love this product - for my Lumix FX33.I've used it at work for 6 months, and just like my Lumix, I love that I can work it with only one hand. It's well padded - I've dropped it a few times with no damage to the camera. The velcro is not 'stubborn' and still sticks like new after hundreds of cycles - for both the front flap and belt strap. Belt strap is stiffened to push right under your belt, and even has a snap for extra-secure, which I never need (and I climb-around a lot @ work). Front pocket holds spare battery (in its plastic case) or card, and likely both, securely. Don't use the shoulder strap, but More Than Adequate, with metal snap-clips. I'll continue to use this pouch after I've worn-out the camera and moved-on the next one.
I have but one regret about this lens. I didn' buy it sooner. This lens is INCREDIBLE in the detail, the lighting, the variations attainable, the closesness to subject allowable. I LOVE this lens amd am so happy that I added it to ,my kit lenses, and my 90-200mm zoom. I am seriously considering gettin the extender as I bought one for the 90-200mm zoom and it is incredible how close I can frame a distant object. If you want portrait shots, or closeups of any object then get this lens. You, too, will regret not getting it sooner.
i only get about 100 volts out of it at a full 12 volt charge. with engine running. not enough.
Great remote, well worth the money. Hard to choose from all the different Harmony remotes but this one seems to work great for my HDTV, Cable DVR, DVD, and AV Receiver. Need to remember to turn everything ON & OFF with the remote. Overall one of the best electronic purchases I have made; only question - did I buy the best one?Pros:* Replaced DVD, AV Receiver, Cable DVR, and TV remote with this one remote.* Easy to setup and use, "teaching" feature was invaluable since my AV receiver would not work at first.* Able to program some missing keys which show on the LCD screen; for example, the "C" button on my cable DVR remote.Cons:* Lots of buttons, the "glow" button could have been easier to find via feel.* Button layout can be rather cumbersome for large hands.* AV Receiver tends to not turn on about 25% of the time.* Cannot turn on my Nintendo Wii.---EOF
This little wonder will enable you to take your favorite tunes on the road. I bought one for my mother. Her car radio has an audio input jack. She simply plugs one end into the radio and the other into the iPod nano - and voil&agrave; - music. Don't be fooled by others selling this product for 2x-10x the price: it's just a simple cord.
I bought this for my home office and it seemed like a dream when I made some excellent photocopies, but I went to print and soon realized it's not Mac compatible. I don't think this was made clear enough when I ordered it from Amazon. Now I have to lug the enormous box to the post-office and figure out what to do next. And I still don't have a printer!
I bought the SanDisk Sansa M230 512MB for myself. I was not sure if I would like it but did not want to spend the money for an I-POD. I love it! It is easy to load songs and the sound is great. The battery lasts pretty long and the price is right. I enjoyed it so much that I bought my mom and brother one for their birthdays.
I have owned the HD650, HD600, AKG K701 for almost a year now. I have heard them being plugged into a soundblaster to a $3000 headphone amp... sources like the Benchmark DAC1. I have heard them with the OEM single ended cable to Equinox XLR balanced. I've even had the opportunity to build my own components: Opus dual mono DAC, AMB mini^3, Tangent PPAv2, AMB Beta22 during this adventure. The HD650 and 600 are my favorite. I preferred one over the other depending on the upstream equipment. They say the 650 are the most "scalable" cans out there - i strongly agree that they're sensitive to component changes.From an [audiophile] perspective, price is irrelevant. They are Cheap being a flagship model: check price of Edition9s, GS1000, AD2000. Construction wise, they are solid. If you want something that can survive being run over by a truck, get Beyers. The cables are interchangeable & upgradeable. The headband will snap if you try to bend it (bend metal to adjust clamp...duh) Otherwise they are comfortable enough to keep on my head for hours.The HD650 has awesome bass for an open can (could be a little tighter), it is not bloated and extends very deep when given balanced amplification. The 600 has better bass by a small margin. The HD650 has very extended highs, but is polite in this area (cymbals in some recordings exhibit this). It's difficult to make 650 sibilant (harsh S), but possible - tolerable even when it does. The 650 has above average headstage wider>deeper (a compromise to make it work with a larger range of music). It's very good at portraying details like ambiance and the recording area. Overall, the HD650 have an inherent flavor or coloring whatever you want to call it - they are very WARM sounding cans and a little laid back. Relative to other cans i have heard, 650 are actually close to neutral in terms of tonality. It's impossible for a headphone to do everything right. I think this is a very good shot at it.The easiest way i can put this is that you should have the minimum decent equipment (generally not suited for portable use) otherwise the HD650 may sound bloated, veiled, non-energetic like the critics say. They still sound better than mid-fi headphones unless you try to run them straight out of a non-SQ oriented PMP (or anything non-SQ oriented for that matter). When the HD650 are fully balanced $$$, they shine. If you don't want to invest in those things, get the HD600 (much more forgiving) or other headphones because these aren't for you. For most people, i would recommend the HD600. Your ears may vary.
I have tried both a DSC-P8 and DSC-P9, and have had the same problem with both cameras. I have owned a Canon S110 for a few years now, so that is my basis for comparison.If you own a DSC-Px, you can try this test for yourself. Try taking a picture of a friend indoors with low light. Have the friend stay about 10ft away from you. When you view the picture on the computer, you'll notice that your friend's skintone is very pixelated. This does NOT happen with other digital cameras. It definitely doesn't happen w/ the Canon. I thought I had a defective camera, but not anymore as I've had this happen with two Sony DSC-Px cameras now.Someone who has never owned a non-sony digital camera probably won't notice the problem.I do admit that the Sony is a great looking digital camera, and it seems to be the only camera which allows for nealy unlimited full motion video. I really wish this camera didn't have the problem I just described, because it would be my ideal camera otherwise. However, the problem is bad enough for me to stick with my Canon S110.
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.
It is what its advertised as. The hinge could be of a better and more durable design.
This product stopped working within a couple of months (unable to format). At the time I got this, I also got a Toshiba 4GB SDHC and a SanDisk 2GB SD card - they both still work fine.
I am very satisfied with my Blur-ray player. However, I do not notice any difference between regular and blu-ray disks.
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.
You NEED this charger if you or your man can't put down his controller!!!Comes with a battier cell and everything! I highly recommend you invest in one of these if your a hard core gamer!
For years I had been using a regular blow dryer. My hair always looked frizzy and tangled. After the first time using this dryer I was so impressed. My hair felt so silky and looked great. It does take a little longer to dry using this product, but the end result is so worth it.
I got this card for christmas last year and im very happy with it. I play Half-Life and mods for it and they all run very good. This card is cheap and well worth it. If you want to upgrade a older 16mb card i would get this.
I use my keyboard most days for between 6 and 12 hours, sometimes longer, and this keyboard is the best that I have used on a computer. It gives positive tactile feedback without being really click-y. It is quiet without the keys being mushy.In short, it is a really good keyboard, and great for the money.I bought this one to replace my previous one (the cat dumped my glass of water over it), and after using another keyboard for a few months. The other keyboard never felt right or good; this keyboard, conversely, just "feels right." The initial Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 I purchased a few years ago replaced the original putty-colored Microsoft Natural Keyboard I had used since 1996. 10 years is about the most anyone can ask of a keyboard, but had I not wanted to change over to a native USB connection, I'd likely still be using it.This keyboard is nearly perfect, save one annoyance: the space bar. There are instructions and videos that describe re-bending the metal bar under the space bar to make it more even, which I think would help.All in all, I don't think you can go wrong with the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000.
This mouse is just a tad smaller than the one connected to my desktop. I like the size. My husband has a tiny one for his laptop and while he suffers with it he sometimes looks at my longingly. At 6'4" his mouse looks incredibly small in his hands.I bought this one to work with my macbook. No problems so far. Fits nicely into the STM bag I also bought for my macbook.Only one drawback and it's not so much the fault of the mouse as it is my macbook. I'm right handed and the USB ports are on the left side. The retractable mouse cord barely comfortably makes it around the back of the macbook. Just something to be aware of.
Freezes with some, newer, Mac applications coming out of -sleep- mode on my rev C iMac. I especially have trouble with Coda Music apps. A restart fixes all but ... I try to think of it as digital syncopation ... and moreover its Bondi Blue which doesnt match my Grape iMac ... oh woe ... Im going out to the garden and eat worms.
This was a very impressive item that was relatively easy to load via computer and downloads in a snap. Out plays Ipods easy.
I like this strap and it's flexibility. I use it on my canon t3i and t4i and it works well. I wanted a strap that was easily detachable. My father has one and has loved it. I also enjoy the memory card wallet on the strap. With this, you won't need to go in and out of your bag when you burn through a memory card.
Stick with the original, generic inks will damage your machine. The print quality is better with HP and the ink does not dry out fast in the machine.
Everything I expected and more. These sit nicely on floor or shelf and produce far better sound quality than I expected. The pretty much fill my Cabin.Great value for the money by Sony.Only negative is the composite board material used for the cabinets.
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
MAKE SURE YOU ASSIGN THE ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS TO 2ND INPUT. With that in mind, this works perfectly for my uses.
Bought this to see if if would improve the picture quality, and by golly, it did. The cable wiring was an older style and apparently the signal strength was dropping off dramatically on some runs (we have almost every room in the house wired for cable). After installing this device, there was a dramatic improvement in those rooms where before the picture quality was poor. We are very pleased. Just be aware you need to plug in the unit to a 120 volt AC supply, and the cord isn't a very long one.
I purchased this Mp3 player as a result of my old one suddenly breaking on me. All I can say is that I am very impressed with the overall quality and ease of use that this player provides. I wouldn't change a thing about it and I will be looking to this manufacturer first the next time I'm in the market.
This was a top-of-the-line Firewire CD-RW burner when I bought it. I have no doubts that the hardware is well-made; it does indeed burn CDs in four minutes, and it does indeed have buffer underrun protection, and it does indeed enable me to back up my important documents and create custom CDs. However, it's worth noting that my experience with this item was far from plug-and-play. This was 100% due to the poor quality of the CD-burning software that was bundled with it for Macintosh users.I bought this burner to use with my Macintosh G4 tower with MacOS 9.2. The software provided for Mac users was Ahead Nero Max 1.5.2. At the time I received the unit (I purchased it without doing any serious research on the software, alas), I checked Ahead's website to see if it had any information about the software. At the time, the software was apparently still in beta. There was very little information and absolutely no support.The marketing copy may call Nero's software "top-rated," and perhaps the Windows version is acceptable, but I found the Mac interface terribly unintuitive to work with -- many options, many window panes, many notations that make little sense to someone who is unfamiliar with CD-burning basics. Since this was my first CD burner purchase, I hadn't a clue, and this software was totally incapable of extending a helping hand.No Mac manuals were included in the package, so instead of waiting for Yamaha tech support to point me to the promised-but-unfindable Mac manuals on their website (note: they never did), I decided to wing it. I used Nero's wizard to attempt to burn my very first music CD; two minutes later I had burned my very first coaster. To this day I still have no idea if this failure was due to a software bug or "user error" -- the software didn't give me any way of knowing, and that's very bad design practice.Rather than spend any more time using Nero Max's frustrating, possibly-buggy, definitely-beta interface, I solved my problems by going out and buying a Toast Titanium for Mac. Toast is fairly well-designed save a few UI quirks (nothing destructive) and has been through enough development cycles that you can expect some degree of reliability. But having already dropped {the money] on the burner, I am extremely annoyed that I had to do this.This burner also comes with Photoshop 5.0 LE for the Mac. While I was pleasantly surprised to find this software bundled, I was unpleasantly surprised to find that the box did not include the serial number so that I could install the software. To be fair, Yamaha tech support did respond to my inquiry about *this* problem within a few days.So, to sum up...Never doubt that the usability of the bundled software is just as important as the reliability of the hardware it comes with. I'm sure Yamaha went with a different software package to save a few bucks over the cost of licensing Toast (the CRW2100 line included a version of Toast), but this software choice severely impacted my experience with this product, and that's the sole reason it gets only two stars. If you're considering CD burners, and don't already own some CD-burning package you're happy with, buying a decent burning program to use with this burner can set you back [even more money]. If this bugs you, I'd suggest doing some serious research into purchasing a burner that comes bundled with something else.
I admit it! I have never been good with directions. Since receiving my Streetpilot, I've gone places I would never have attempted without it. This is an amazing tool and I just love it. No more having to ask my truck driving brother for directions and being laughed at. I now have "Jill" my new navigator. And better yet, my wife is not even jealous! Easy to use right out of the box. The description could let you know that it comes with the suction cup mount but I really like the mount that just sits on the dash. It was not included with the C340 but well worth the additional $35.
Works great. Add the cheap Linksys WET610N wireless bridge to it and this card becomes wireless!! Cheaper than getting the HP EW 2500!!!
Nice! My wife had a problem with the unit taking a really long time to find the satellites initially, but that problem only occurred twice. The unit is great for finding restaurants and stores due to it's internal library. I'm a little fuzzy about how to keep the listings updated, and I get the feeling you have to subscribe to a pay service(?) My cousin wanted a unit that would recalculate if you don't follow the directions suggested by the unit, and this model does this well. You have to get used to the unit telling you to "in 200 feet, turn right", but you are already in that intersection. I guess the unit assumes that you are driving the speed limit on surface streets! hee hee The unit has an English setting, so luckily for me, this isn't only for Asian languages.
500 Mount Bulk PackI had hundreds of slides that a family member had taken in the 50s... all mounted in rugged Leica aluminum mounts with "protective" glass over the film. No commercial service would scan them in this type mount so I undertook remounting all of them. This PAKO (I'm not sure why the graphic is "PAKON" as the mount says PAKO) mount is really your only option, nevertheless it's a good one: Inexpensive, quite clever in design and easy to use. Patience is a requirement in a job like this but in the end seeing some 60 yr. old Kodachrome images was well worth it! These are relatively hard to find at retail but you really can't beat this 500 quantity price. The one place I found locally wanted almost $15/100 mounts.
The V995 is a serious detector, a cut above and clearly superior to lower priced units such as Whistler's XTR-690SE. The V995 is a quiet detector, very few false alarms with this unit to date yet sensitivity is very good. Blazing FAST shipment from Amazon.
This GPS unit came ready right out of the box. The first time it was turned on, the colors on the screen were vibrant. The gps oriented itself in just a few seconds. All the nearby streets were identified. This was my first personal gps unit, so ease of use was important and the Mio C520 unit did not let me down. I ordered this unit and received it within five working days, this was important to me since I was traveling from Longview, Tx. to Detriot Mi. a week after ordering. Thanks Amazon. The day after receiving the Mio C520 I typed in the Detriot address and began my trip. It took me right to the address in Detriot. What a stress reliever as I darted through traffic like a local not having to worry about if i'm in the right lane for the next turn. This unit comes with all the bells and whistles, Touch screen,text and speech, Mp3 player, picture viewer blue tooth and a million POI. The point of interest feature was great for finding hotels and restaurants on the trip up to Detrioit. It found a couple of museums and shoping malls in Detriot.
Hello I just got the RS-80N3 remote switch and it really sucks it does not work at all beside it knocks off the camera so easily this is very disappointing cause you expect brand new items not defective that really sucks!!!!
The viewfinder is VERY small. The viewfinder is also located too near to the center of the camera, so I kept bumping my nose into it when I take pictures. Also, the camera failed to rewind the film automatically, so I had to manually take out the roll, which ruined all my pictures, all the precious shots I took. I had to return the camera.
The person who made the review about it being junk....they probably are not careful about electronics and ruined it right out of the box. THIS PRODUCT IS AWESOME! IT EVEN HAS A REMOTE! THE MOST EXPENSIVE SONYS DON'T HAVE THAT! EVERYONE SHOULD BUY ONE!
lots of great lens's for this camera. i got the rebel xti but returned it after lens issues, I now have the D80 and love it. I got a "4 million dollar home" from crumpler as a case, fits it perfect with the 18-135 and a 50mm.
I have used the headphones for quite sometime.The sound is clear and the headphones are great, they are light to carry and the code does not cut easily even after using them for quite a long time. I find no problem with them. The bass is just okay but the headphone comfort from the makes up for that.The price is just okay but should be much cheaper given the sound quality.
Neat little flash, bought the plastic diffuser and that helped to soften the images. Its just hard to make mistakes with it.
Not ready for prime time....how about not even worth the sum of its plastic parts. It's a good thing Linksys was purchased by the larger Cisco, b/c products like this would force them outta business.I thought, if I get the matching Linsys PCI wireless adapter, things should be pretty smooth...how naieve I was.For the 5 days I put up with it, and substandard Linksys tech support, in order to get it to work I had to unplug this thing from power and plug it back in for it to serve up any network connection! Sometimes I even had to reboot both cable-modem &amp; PC before it'd work!The BFRS41 was a good router....the WRT55AG has turned me off of Linksys, probably for good. Yes, the experience was just that bad!!
Sept. 2, 2010:UPDATE: The laptop cooler is very good and it is very quiet, however, I have noticed the grid that separates the fan from the bottom of the laptop gets weak and when the grid gets hot, it will sag and the fans will rub against the fan grid. This is probably done by material fatigue. I'll still by another one like this, because it is very thin, keeps the LT cool and very quiet. For 20 bucks a year, I'm not complaining.Works great for me. Very quiet, draws cool air and then extracts the heated air from under the fans. Very nice. I will buy another for my other laptop. Don't know why others may have given this a bad or common review, but it is a very good fan and the price is right also.
If there was one thing that Olympus got right when they made the m:robe, it was style. This thing simply oozes coolness. The screen is large and well lit, the icons glow an almost supernatural white. A m:robe in the dark is quite the sight, it's ghostly. The fact that said screen is operated via touch simply multplies the cool factor. The 20 gig hard drive doesn't hurt either and the sound quality is superb.Sure, you can spend $250 on a 4 gig iPod nano and be just like every other person in the friggin' world. Or, you can dare to be unique and buy an m:robe.*BTW I got my m:robe used (refurbished) for a little over $100 on eBay. Take that iPod, you overrated/priced mp3 player of the dim-witted masses!
I was a bit thrown in the beginning because the item shown when purchasing is the original HP ink in the original packaging. This item does NOT come like that. It's separately boxed, and from what it looks like, it was a cartridge that was just refilled. Honestly, I don't really care. It's for my printer at home, and it does just as good of a job as the original printer cartridge that I had, for way less money. I will definately buy again.
I had my palm for 2yrs but only had it activated for about 3 months I would not recomend this product to anyone.I liked it when it worked but the durability is horrible.I had my palm stored in the box it came in for about one and half years.When I wanted to use it agian it will not work and palm wants to charge $125 to replace. I wouldnt give them $125 for something that has let me down the way this machine has. I paid almost $400 for it and used it for 3 months
I know I should be using a 120W amp for these speakers,but since I don't want to spend too much, I was just usingPyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3as it has good rating and costs less.I gotta tell you, the speakers still sound great!!No annoying noise.Great product !!!!!!!!!!!!
The Logitech Trackman Wheel is an excellent pointing device. I have owned several, both wired and wireless, over the past nine years or so and have been well satisfied. Using one's thumb to move the ball is very precise and having the pointing device stationary reduces the space needed on the desk.
Very fine little radio/cassette/DVD player. It is compact and fits nicely on my dresser. Sound is amazing good for this small machine. I'd get another one if I needed it.
This duster is a lot more powerful than I expected. It got out every bit of anything that got stuck under my keys on my laptop, which other brands have failed to do so far! I think this is my new favorite brand!
These DVDs work great, but hard to tell burnable side from top (the top is very shiny and only slightly less blue.
This is a great idea that was not taken far enough! When all is said and done I still have two plugs in my other external USB HUB! (the purchase was made to eliminate the "other external hub") I have: an external hard drive, an external DVD player, Canon printer, Dymo LabelWriter, Wacom Tablet, cordless mouse and ipod. Yes I am using one USB plug for the added USB port, BUT I have two items plugged into that port. AND Yes I could use the remaining front plug on the Mac Mini hub and solve all my problems. But the cotton-picking plug is in front of this unit and I wanted an easy access for a thumb drive when needed! Not to mention dangling cords in FRONT of the Belkin Hub.So I am with everyone else THIS UNIT NEEDS AT LEAST TWO MORE USB PORTS on the left side as the unit is facing you. Would I buy this unit again? Yes if Belkin would give me a trade-in allowance towards a Mac Mini Hub with 6 ports!
Using a filter, is a different experience. You should try it and get out - shoot, look for the unexpected.
Great monitor but I ordered one from Amazon, it had a bad pixel. I sent it back and the replacement had a bad pixel, too.Amazon has been good but my opinion of NEC/Mit. has plummeted. Where's the quality control?
We bought this item (although not through Amazon) to go with the Zune 80 that we got for Christmas. Except for the slightly high price, I am very pleased with it.True, as others have mentioned, you don't need this to connect your Zune to a home entertainment system - any audio cables will do. What this does allow, however, is the ability to charge the unit without being plugged into the computer. With the wireless sync capability of the Zune 80,Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation)which is an awesome feature, I never take the Zune into our office where our main computer is. I just dock it in the living room with the entertainment system, and it is always ready for playing our collection.The remote is adequate. Its best feature is the magnet. The remote is so small and sleek that I fear we would easily misplace it, but since it has a magnet, we just put it on the side of our refridgerator (any metal surface would do), and always know where to find it.The other redeemeing feature of this is the video output, so that you can use the TV screen for selecting your music. This, paired with the remote, should make it very handy. We haven't tried this out yet, so I can't comment on it, but it seems like it should be useful and straight forward.We bought our Zune as a replacement for our famliy CD carousel, which went on the fritz. Rather than spend the money on a new CD player, we put it towards a Zune. We are please with the decision, but the Zune would not get as much use with our stereo if it wasn't so easy to do thanks to this product.My only compaint is that we initially found it very difficult to insert the Zune into the case, to the point that we wondered if we had the wrong product or needed a different plastic insert. Eventually we learned the trick, however, and after multiple insertion/removal sequences it is getting easier. I guess it was designed to be a bit tight so that the Zune wouldn't easily fall out, but they went a tad overboard!
This is one of the best lens cleaning tools I have ever purchased. Cleaning dust and smudges off my lenses couldn't be easier. If you Get one you will not be disappointed.
I wanted something portable that would recharge my Sansa 260 MP3 player. This item didn't meet my expectations. I discovered that I had to update the firmware for my player before I could even use the product. Once that was done and I connect the player to the charger, nothing happened. There is an indicator light which should have come on when charging. NO LIGHT. I contacted the company's customer service. The rep said that I could send it to them for an exchange. NOT WORTH IT. I needed this for a trip and couldn't wait. I wouldn't recommend this product!
I purchased this card because the Sony brand was almost twice the price. I used it in the New Cybershot F828 and it works great. Fast write speeds, fast review, delete and transfer rate. And the best, is the video recording feature. This card captures it perfectly despite the fact that it is not a Sony. It is just like watching a video tape. The quality that this card captures is amazing. I am very pleased with this purchase and feel comfortable recommending it to all. Note that this card is NOT compatable with the older Cybershot cameras. It is good for cameras that were available after 2003. Another word of caution, you will not get the full amount of 512 megabytes from this card, because of the magic gate feature. You won't lose much and overall it is still a great investment. On the 8 megapixel setting, you will yield about 124 images on this 512mb card. Excellent deal!!! Go for it!!!
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.
The Microsoft Ergo 4000 is very comfortable and relaxing to use for long periods of time at the keyboard. Many convenient and easily programable shortcut keys. The only draw back is the color black. It does not show dirt, but in the dark it is hard to even see the outline of the keyboard to know where hands should go so you can start typing. Okay so need a little light to get started. Other than that, it has been Great!
Toshiba e740 is the first handheld to deliver a device with Intel's XScale processor as well as built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b) connectivity. I like it very much, but the 400 MHz processor is not that much better in performance than it's predecessor e310. Also the screen on iPaq is better.But, if you want functionality, this is the PDA for you. It has WiFi card for wireless internet browsing and many features that other PDAs have. At ($)Amazon is selling it for cheapest price as of today.Overall a great value.
Has all the necessary features, reads all my memory cards including the micro ones, the led could be off though until you put a card in.
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 had a surge protector with a really short cable. Purchased this to allow it to have some movement (attached to a computer cart). What more can I say? The quality seems fine and it powers my devices.
This is a great little camera, but not worth the buy. I got mine for Christmas last year and within the first 2 months the pin on the command dial had broken. I had to pay to ship it into Sony's repair center and wait 2 weeks for them to fix it. Luckily, it was under warranty. I wasn't so lucky the second time. I went to take a picture with the thing and it blanked out. I thought the battery just needed to be charged, but no such luck. It won't turn on, it won't charge, and the lens is stuck in the on position. It's still under warranty, but Sony wants me to ship it back to their repair center, wait another 2 weeks to fix it, and pay $171 for labor on the thing, even though it's only 6 months old and barely been used. I have a carrying case for it and it is in excellent condition. This thing is not worth the hassles- check out another brand of camera that has a more reliable customer care policy!
the unit came with a USB cable - so I wouldn't have to buy one.
It works like magic!!!! It's like "OMG, HOW DID I EVER LIVE WITHOUT THIS?" amazing.
For more than three years, this has been my go-to headset when using my home phone around the house. I had another one, but it wasn't comfortable and didn't work as well - I can't remember the details now, but I spent a lot more for it at a local store, than I paid for this Panasonic headset here at amazon.I especially like using this headset for calls where I know I'm going to be on hold, or will need to use my hands during the call (often some kind of tech support call), and don't want to turn on my speakerphone. When using it, I've asked the person I'm talking with, if they can hear me, and have been assured that the sound quality is fine. I've never had a problem hearing, or being heard, when using it. I can see how it might break under constant long-term use, but if it did I'd hope to be able to buy another one just like it. I've been organizing my stuff lately, and have realized that from home phones to headsets to camera gear - and more - I've bought, used, and been pleased with several Panasonic brand products. Including this humble headset.
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.
I got the radio in about 6 days after I order it, was very happy the size of it as it just the right size that you can take with you. As a Audeo Eng here in Vegas on live shows I was reallly inpress with the sound from it and the tone Control works very good for it size. And is just right size to take out in the woods. It was so good I got one more from them a few weeks later so I no have two of hem to have woth us when we go out.
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.
This is my first digital SLR, I moved up from an extremely capable Panasonic FZ20. I've actually been looking for an DSLR for a long time and checked out the D80, A100, and XTi, but in every model it seemed as though something was missing. The D80 took great pictures, but was more expensive than it's competition, lacked shake protection, and it didn't have any dust removal features. The A100 sounded great since it had everything I wanted, but it ended up taking not so great pictures and it really felt cheap in my hands. The XTi was close, but no shake reduction and it was really too small for me (very uncomfortable).I really waited a long time to get the K10D and almost bought the D80, but I'm glad I waited. The K10D is perfect for me since I don't have lots of money to spend on lenses with VR or IS. Also, although Pentax does not have as many lenses as Nikon or Canon, the Pentax lenses are cheaper for their optical quality. I personally bought the 18-55 kit lens and the 50-200 lens and both feel really solid, have metal lens mounts, and are optically pretty good compared to the competition.Another thing that was really important to me was the weather seals on the K10D. Although I wont use them that often (to my knowledge Pentax hasn't released any sealed lenses yet), but I'm glad I have it now. I remember last time I was in Hawaii it was raining during a trip through the rainforest and I was unable to use my camera since I was afraid it might get ruined. With the K10D I hopefully wont miss anymore pictures in the rain and I read that even unsealed lenses are very hard to ruin with water. It's a shame I didn't have weather seals before since I most likely wont go to the Hawaiian rainforest again.I have had some problems with the K10D though. The noise is pretty bad at high iso (800-1600), but less than pictures I've seen taken with the A100. The 18-55 lens has some vignetting at 18mm and also the aperture is not constant it's 3.5-5.6 on the 18-55 and 4-5.6 on the 50-200. The lens cap is sort of tricky to take off with the hood on. My K10D also front focuses sometimes (rarely) which can be annoying, but I read that this happens with most other DSLRs, and it also has some problems focusing in low light. I really haven't used it enough to see if the dust system really works, but so far I've had zero problems with dust.Overall I'm extremely happy with the K10D and I can't imagine using a different camera. It feels extremely solid and if I dropped it I doubt it would break. The TAv mode is priceless and I'm set to that 90% of the time. I can't believe no other companies have that feature. Anyway, I can't give the camera 5 stars since it does have some flaws and I will no doubt find more after using it longer since I've only had mine for about a week (I've taken about 500 pictures).
Be careful buying Emerson Electronic products thru Discounts Jungle. Emerson states that they are not an authorized distributor and would not warranty a radio/cd player that was purchased in December. Very disappointing that no one will back this product and the CD player never worked.
Ordering on Amazon was simple and quick. Shipping was received in a timely mannor. When opened, the product was untouched and identical to the picture. Service is superb!!!
I've never owned an iPod (or any mp3 player) before this new 30gig model, though I have plenty of mp3s that I carry on CDs to and from my workplace. I was fortunate enough to win this iPod from a local television call-in contest.I'll not spend time restating the adulations of previous reviewers. Suffice it to say that this is a very exciting and beautiful product.I only have one complaint about this product, and that is its extreme ability to get scratched very easily. You know how you'll get a new CD and play it a couple of times, then you'll look at the underside of the CD and wonder how all of those micro-abrasions got there? Same thing with this iPod. I swear, the thing must end up scratching itself. With as much as I've babied it, it's got a lot of small scratches that have mysteriously appeared out of no where. My local electronics stores don't yet have any cases for this new 5G iPod, so I'm going to go out and buy a case for the 4G model, and put a sheet of foam in the back of it to properly hold this thinner model.Just to clarify something that has been mis-reported or under-reported over the past few weeks: You CAN rip your DVDs onto your computer, and load them into your iPod. You can also take any format of video (mpeg, avi, wmv, mov, etc...) and convert it for use on the iPod. You need a couple of third-pary freeware utilities to do these things, but the utilities are easily found and simple to use. So the rule of thumb is "if you can play a video on your computer, you can play it on your iPod." The video quality is amazing, and you can even cable the video out to a standard television (with an optional accessory cable) and watch your iPod videos with acceptable quality (roughly equivalent quality to VHS once it's blown up to a larger size.) I copied Army of Darkness onto my iPod, and it took a bit more than 500 megs. So if you were to only put movies onto the 30 gig device, it would be able to hold roughly 50 to 60 full length motion pictures. Be advised, however, that the power needed to decode the video stream and keep the backlighting on is very high. On a full charge, you'll be able to watch a movie, but you'll likely need to plug it in soon after that.
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.
PRO: An excellent basic navigation system that is very easy to use. It's very accurate and the maps are detailed enough to make things clear. A plus is that street names are spoken.CON: The only drawback I've found, which may also be a problem for other units, is that when you're in a multi-lane highway, it isn't very clear which lane you should be in when there are multiple options for exiting.I bought the Garmin c340 for my wife for Christmas and we have found it to be a great GPS unit for the price. We just needed a basic unit and don't need all the bells and whistles (or the price) of the high end systems. What helped distinguish this from the Magellan, TomTom, and other Garmin units I considered was that it speaks the street names which turns out to be very helpful. Starting it up for the first time was simple and the manual wasn't really needed except to help explore options.A friend and I took a trip from Maryland to Florida and back and the Garmin never let us down. We were both impressed by ease of use and the very good level of detail in the maps, which can be set at more or less detail as needed. There are enough options to satisfy anyone looking in this price range and inputting information is very intuitive.My wife does not like technology items at all, but she has taken very well to this unit and has not had any problem operating it. She even enjoys using it which was a pleasant surprise for me!I would definitely recommend the Garmin c340 for someone who needs basic navigation that is simple to operate, but is also reliable and accurate. This has been a solid performer over the four months we've had it.
I use this system in my living room as a compact sound system. This is the cheapest THX rated speaker system I could find that has its own decoding capability and a remote, and outperforms most of the box systems out there for less money. The inputs are a little confusing at first and the Pro Logic is not the greatest, but Dolby Digital and DTS over the coax and optical inputs is really great and powerful enough for most rooms.Pluses: Price, THX, remote, independent from computer sound card (does its own decoding), size, powerful for watching movies.Cons: Included wire is rubbish, inputs are very close together so you must buy small diameter input connectors, grills not very secure, not the greatest for music, wired rears
Despite an enticing price and feature set, the ZEN V Plus falls far short of competitors such as the iPod. Both me and my brother received a ZEN for Christmas about 2 years ago, and it wasn't long before the screen on mine died, and I had to send it in for warranty repair ($25+, even though the device was in warranty!!). After some ridiculously awful dealings with tech support, I got my player back, with a new screen. Shortly afterwards, right after the warranty expired, my brother's ZEN's screen died.I ended up getting an iPod the next august (as part of a special promo deal with my Macbook) and it really was worth the slight extra cost. I've had no problems with it (other than the shoddy included headphones) and it is really a much better product over all.Although there are some very nice features on this player, I'd have to say that due to the experiences I have had with it, and my brother's player, I will not be purchasing any Creative mp3 players in the future.
Had this for almost a year now and it still works great. Included earbuds aren't bad, but sounds better with an upgraded headset. Song (file) management is great - displays in hierarchial format. Easy computer interface - mounts like a "thumb drive" or "jump drive" device. Battery seems to last a very long time. Sound quality is awesome. I leave a 1/8" cord plugged into the home stereo so I can connect it up when I'm home. The fidelity is great (signal to noise and dynamic range are both top notch). I use WMA and MP3 formats and the device doesn't care-both are fine. I haven't used any other format.
very happy with this product. It was easy to use and showed up very well on the shirt.
I have been using this IR light and it works great, I have had no problems with is and it is easy to use. I use it for paranormal investigating.
I'm a cinematographer and I often work on documentary projects. I recently purchased this kit so I could set up a black backdrop on location shoots. I travel with a lot of equipment so size is a huge factor for me. This setup packs smaller, yet extends higher and wider than the more expensive kits I looked at. It is sturdy enough so that I can mount a small back light to the horizontal pole in addition to a muslin backdrop. For studio use it might be a bit flimsy, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for portability. It comes with a decent case as well, another plus. So far it's holding up well.
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.
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
With five computers in the house, networking becomes a requirement, not a luxury. This is especially true when you have a wife and kids that are jealous of your high speed cable/dsl connection while they struggle with dial up speeds and carrier drops. I had resigned myself to the fact that I was probably going to be forced to run CAT 5, but figured I would see if this wireless stuff worked before doing so.I already owned the Linksys Cable/DSL Router with 8 port switch and was really pleased with it, so I maintained brand loyalty and purchased the WAP11, two Linksys wireless USB adapters, and one Linksys PCMCIA card for my laptop. Setup was easy, especially if you follow the directions.I connected the WAP11 to the uplink port in my router and then went to install one of the USB adapters on my wifes system in the basement at the other end of our 6,000 square foot house. Installation of the USB adapter was again easy, and when I opened Internet Explorer, I couldn't believe how fast her connection was, nor could she. I installed the other USB adapter upstairs in my daughters room, and again amazing performance. Laptop was just as easy with similalr results, I love being able to check my e-mail while sitting outside.I don't know why others had problems, could be bad units, or something to do with construction of their house, or nearby equipment, but I can't believe the more expensive units out there would perform any better that the Linksys in my house. Only possible drawback is some of the higher priced WAPs offer 128 bit encryption, instead of the WAP11's 64 bit, but for our needs, it didn't matter.Forget CAT5, or ..., Linksys has a solution that is easy to install, fast, and reliable, who needs wires?
It is a fantastic gadget, but there are few things that you need to know to make this gadget work well.1. The microsoft activesync 4.2 doesnot work, download microsoft activesync 4.5 from microsoft website it is free and workes better than 4.2 version, and it syncs readily.2. The GPS will lock readily if you download the freeware from HP website and install it, also new tomtom maps are available from HP website download it and install it, after instaling the maps re-install the firmware update, then doanload daylight fix time and install it, it helps to speed-up the gps, and gps locks within 30 seconds.3. GPS should work fine with above installations, if it doesnot then you can try external antenna, i have not tried it personally but I have been told that it helps locking gps quickly.The day i bought it HP launched tons of new PDA phones with gps and cameras init, I hope they will be on microsoft mobile 6.0 and mor advanced, but for now this little tool is awesome and good to go.Hope this review helped, good luck.
So far so good... this cartridge is still printing good, saturated, clean images after several weeks. This has not been the case with some cartridges I have purchased from other sources.
Specifications:Color &amp; Exterior Material: Black Neoprene.Exterior dimensions: 12.75&quot; x 14.5&quot; x 1.5&quot; (all dimensions are HxWxD)Device compatibility: 12.5&quot; x 14.25&quot; x 1.25&quot;Weight: 1 lbsLifetime Warranty
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.
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!!!
This product does not fit the Garmin 330 GPS unit and is therefore useless
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.
I love the speaker the moment it arrived at my door step. Thank you to my housemate who help me set up the whole system. It took us less than 10 minutes to set it up (without including unboxing and taking all the components out of the box). Hook up to the TV via optical cable. Great sound and great surround. Hook up to PS3 and played Final Fantasy XIII. Amazing effect and surround. Highly recommend
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
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.
I bought this camera about 6 months ago and since have made hundreds of pictures with it. I can say that it definitely exceeded my expectations. My husband and I had an HP digital camera before and I wanted to go to a higher level. It was worth the investment. It is so much fun to use this camera. The pictures are great quality and I haven't even used the highest pixel level for my picture. Also, I have not even played with all the various features it offers. The battery is great. I bought a second one to be able to exchange, but one battery is good for about two days and hundreds of pictures on a lower level of pixels. The camera comes without a memory card and I have bought a 4 GB SanDisc compact flesh card which has two sections of 2 GB each that you can use. I never take the card out of the camera, since it is so easy to download picture via the cord to your PC. I love the camera and can recommend it strongly.
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. :)
Upgrade to this large 2GB Xd-flash Memory Cards an have the room for more pictures than you'll use, its great not to worry about running out of memory, this is a must have if like pictures or movie space..
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.
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.
Gave it a try because the price was hard to beat, but as the old saying goes, you do get what you pay for... The color is very inaccurate, dull, and after repeated attempts to align the colors, registration is off, lines appear through anything with even low to moderate coverage. If color accuracy and quality are of no concern, then it's a good buy, if not then stay away and break your bank on the original...
Great construction my only disapointment was that the Built in handle takes up space inside the case but theres plenty of space in this for lots of photography and or video equipment. Overall id give it a 9 out of 10. Great with the foam inside, highly reccomended, just make sure you do your research before you buy as theres some without handles that take up space... Didnt realise this before i brought this but i dont regret buying this as the handle will come in handly.
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.
I returned the keychains after waiting a long time to receive them. They appeared to be cheaply made. The viewing screen would be easily scratched in your purse or pocket. Also, they didn't appear to accept SD cards to upload pictures. I didn't open the package but they only appeared to attach to the computer to download pictures.
this cd burner is not only a state of art piece of work . it also have a good looking.
This item is titled Garmin USB Cable by Garmin. This is a lie. The USB cable is a generic mini-cable that does not fit into the back of my Garmin Nuvi 255W. Do not buy from this seller.
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 was looking for a laptop stand for my Macbook that served several purposes:1. raise the Macbook for cooling and to use in conjunction with an external monitor;2. provide enough room for an external harddrive underneath it for desk space efficiency reasons;3. must be aesthetically pleasing yet functionally sound.4. must be ecologically rational.The mStand is well built with solid aluminum, no cheesy or flimsy plastic parts. It is extremely nice looking without being tricked up or to "star wars" looking. I believe that the added airflow and the heat sink effect of the heavy aluminum structure allow the computer to run cooler and thus more efficiently. The price is higher than products from other manufacturers, I.E., Griffin, etc., but nothing else I have seen exhibits the same attention to detail. This is classic piece of industrial design that I suspect will endure long after the competing lap top stands make their way into the trash bin due to outdated looks or broken components. This is the Porsche 911 of laptop accessories.
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.
This does everything you want in a digital weather radio and more. It uses SAME technology so you can localize warnings county by county, and you can customize the alerts for visual only, or visual and sound. It is even useful as an alarm clock, so much that it now serves as my bedside clock/alarm.It is very easy to program in order to localize the weather warnings, but curiously, it is laborious to set the clock and alarm. It's not that it's hard, it just takes more steps than it needs.Also, the clock display is downright irritating in that it shows &quot;PM12:00&quot; as an example. The am/pm could definitely be smaller.All in all, I'm glad I bought it. I just think they could have made it better and easier to use if they had put a little more thought into it.
I wanted a snug case for my 13" MacBook. This one fits perfectly and the pocket holds the power cord/adapter great. Not as pretty as some of the artsy ones (BuiltNY Laptop Sleeve - Notebook carrying case - stripes, Gyms Pac Sukie MacBook Pro Sleeve-15.4") but it's nice looking and much cheaper! You can carry it alone (the pocket can hold pens and a small notepad) or put it in a larger bag. The pocket has zippers on both sides, and the zipper on the main compartment goes a few inches down the short sides so you can get the computer out pretty easily even though the sleeve is snug. The only negative was that it smelled kind of stinky (rubber smell) when I first got it - but it aired out within a few days.Update: When I use this a lot the red color rubs off on my white MacBook. It was a little disturbing but it comes off easily. You might not have this problem with the other colors.
Great little printer, fairly compact so it won't take up too much desk space. Printing is surprisingly speedy for a base model printer such as this, and first page printing is on par with some business class printers I use. For the price, you can't beat it, and replacement toner can be found fairly inexpensive on Amazon as well.
It is a nice round brush hairdryer with ionic option that makes hair really nice, shiny and soft. Love it and would recommend to anyone.
This is a great product that works very well. I received this product very quickly. It was a very good price.
It worked great until it started falling apart repeatedly (it only took a couple of months of very rare use), and eventually it was responsible for a blown fuse in the car. At this point I'm not sure I want to risk using it, for the sake of the electronics, and the car.
Needed a DVD cleaner for our laptops, etc. Saw this and ordered it several months ago. It's extremely easy to use - just put it in the DVD player and follow the instructions. Cleans well and I have no regrets in purchasing this item.
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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.
The item ordered came ahead of schedule, nicely packed, and was identical to the original that was replaced.
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.
The switching port works exactly as needed, switching between two audio output devices. It also does the trick for microphone connection on standby.
I received it a (mailing)day early; Saturday instead of Monday. I just attached it and it worked with extending to an additional monitor. NOTE: Despite the picture, what I received was the DVI-I dual link per Wikipedia on DVI's at [...]. The current picture looks like a DVI-D dual link connection. My setup was a DVI-D single link connection from an older "MSI" LCD monitor to an HDMI inport on a laptop.
Very sturdy construction, much easier to use than my tripod. Quick shipping, item just as described...very happy customer!
It is worth it to buy. This is great little flash drive that you can carry easily everywhere.
I am happy with these headphones. They are lightweight and good sound quality. I usually use them at night in bed plugged in to my CD player. They are so lightweight and comfortable I fall asleep with them on. When I turn over in bed with them hooked into my CD player, the cord sometimes has gotten wrapped around my arm and I have pulled the CD player to the floor twice! So, just be careful of that! Otherwise they are great and a good price too.
I purchased the CPen 200, which apparently uses the same recognition technology but is the cheaper model without the added features, and regret it. Accuracy is not good enough for most purposes I have tried to use it for and I have found it much quicker to type out text manually, or even write it out by hand, than to try and scan it in and correct the errors made by the CPen. The XTNDAccess infrared connection which I needed to purchase with the device is extremely temperamental on Windows 2000, and impossible to install on Windows NT Workstation - the tech support people were downright unhelpful and refused to direct enquiries to customer services. The battery life on the device is poor and I found I had run down the batteries in only a few hours of use. If I could return the device I would; buying it was throwing money down the drain.
I was leary about these headphones due to the low price. I had earbuds that came with my MP3 player, but they were very uncomfortable. These are GREAT and the sound quality is incredible! I can really hear the music. They look good too!
I recently acquired this printer from an estate in an "Open box" condition but was still taped up and was told that the previous owner never got around to even setting it up. I am a "re-seller", and also reasonably "technical", so I brought it home and installed the software and drivers, and found I had a 99 Photo cartridge for it that was still in its original box.Reading previous reviews, I was apprehensive but upon trying it with ordinary paper stock and 4 x 6 H.P. Photo paper, I didn't encounter the slightest problem with paper feed. Photo quality is excellent, and the embedded software is so very intuitive.As with ALL modern printers, the installation of the drivers and software from the CD is time consuming. The CD did not auto start and I browsed the contents of the CD in "RUN" to find the "SETUP.EXE" file and ran it manually. You might as well get a coffee and plan on staying right with it as it runs because it has to have frequent user inputs from your PC. It is definitely NOT "Plug and Play" while you read a magazine in the other room, but it will install with your help. This why I say to prospective buyers of devices like this, that you have to have basic computer skills and experience. Setting up any new hardware is for the grandson and not grandma.4 x 6 Photo paper installs face down, inserted lengthways. I had a customer who complained that his photo's on another printer didn't dry rapidly and didn't look right. He was printing on the backside of the photo paper, having installed the stock upside down. He wanted a refund for his stupid mistake. Sorry to say, ignorance can be rectified but you just cannot fix stupid.
So far this housing has been on 14 dives (Little Cayman...awesome!). The case performed flawlessly and allows you to access virtually ALL the camera's functions underwater. The flash diffuser works very well...however, I've only used the camera in 130'+ vis. A couple of things should be mentioned:1) This housing uses the camera's flash. ANY housing using the camera's flash will have backscatter problems depending on the visability. I belive third party extension flashes are available.2) For coldwater divers or anybody using thick gloves, you may not be able to access some of the camera functions because the buttons are close together. On/off, zoom and operating mode should be no problem though.Overall an outstanding value considering the alternatives, i.e. housings by other manufatureers that cost 5x as much. Very happy with my purchase.
This antenna has a low-profile inobtrusive look, and comes with a built-in 30 dB amplifier with adjustable gain. However, the passive part of the antenna (the dipoles which actually pick up the signal from the air and convert it to electrical signal fed into the amplifier and further into the TV) appears to be mediocre. This is not surprising since it is known that efficient antennas usually have their geometrical size comparable with the wavelength of the signal which they are designed to receieve. For the channels 1 through 10 or so, the required size is in the meter range. The Jensen product is a lot smaller than that, which makes me think that they sacrificed the performance of the dipoles in favor of making the antenna a lot smaller, and tried to get its efficiency back to the &quot;rabbit ears&quot; by using a built-in amplifier. I hoped that it would work slightly less than the cheapest &quot;rabbit ears&quot; antenna that I already have - but in fact, I got extremely poor reception even at a maximum amplification - much worse than I had with a primitive dipole antenna. I had to return this product. In my understanding, it would work only in the areas with a direct view of the transmitter unobstructed by terrain features, where the sensitivity can be traded for a small size and easy wall mount. I find the Jensen's claims that it provides a better reception than non-amplified antennas wrong and misleading.
I've been using the M515 (factory direct buying)for about a month-&-half. In my limited experience (I'm pretty new to the world of PDA's) the positives are: The ability to store so much information still amazes me. The size and weight are great-nicely slim & light. While I know people that have had problems with the lighting, I think it's fine.The downsides are: Poor battery life. But I know that is just PDA's in general-especially color PDA's. The big negative: Two dead pixels since I use it a lot.(Over the 30 day warranty) While the manufacturer's support staff is great, they told me to either ship it back for a refurbished model (no way) or they can try to fix the one I have with no guarantee that they can fix it. I've opted to live with the dead pixels (small annoyances) use it for "small time usage" & I will be purchasing a different brand PDA in the next few months. Hope this helps!After using the m515 a bit longer I am editing this review: The battery life isn't "that bad." When it gets to 75%, I just synch overnight. Overall I raised the rating from three stars to four stars because the m515 is really a good PDA with a lot to offer.
I bought this recharger believing that it would give me more pictures between recharges...in reality, it was worse than regular batteries!!! Don't buy it or buy it from a store that will accept returns because you will.
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.
I bought this thing and the first time I used it I thought it was broken. It takes about three blocks for this thing to play anything from your USB drive. I haven't used the other features. From time to time I have been driving and a song would come on that I didn't want to hear, trying to jump forward a track and have bumped and it has turned off. This upsets me so much having to wait for it to start up again. I would have sent it back for a refund already if my daughter hadn't dropped the instruction book in a mud puddle. I'm totally unhappy with it!!!
It was a very bad surprise to find out that there is no Auto Focus on this lens...it only works in manual focus with the D5000 Nikon camera. As it is a heavy and large lens with a wide range (28-300) it makes it almost impossible to get the right focus on a moving target.I am returning mine.
I purchased Perfect Image 12 almost 2 years ago, with the intent of using it. I didn't have an opportunity to use it until just recently, when I wanted to install an SSD in my laptop. Perfect Image did a quick job of backing up the partition, even though the interface was a bit complicated to navigate. I backed up the partition to an external 500GB hard drive, installed the SSD, put windows 7 on it(to be able to install the Perfect Image software) and ran the software. It rebooted into a DOS program and started to restore. This was at 9 PM, and I went to bed. When I got up the next morning ~530AM, it was still running, about 50% done and over 8 hours later. Needless to say, I was not impressed. I ended up doing a fresh install all the way.
I looked several locations for this label. This is the only plastic label I could find. Everything else was paper. I received these before the expected date. They are fantastic.
Purchased this item from Amazon.com. Set up screen looked great on wall. Used it roughly 2 times before the spring released and the screen refused to retract. Not worth the money. Purchase another product!
This antenna gets poor reception. It does not matter where you place it. Since the connection cable is attched inside the unit it can not be up graded to a better cable. many channels were pixilated and some had no reception at all. This antenna needs more amplification.
This is a great product with the required lithium-ion battery for the SD500. It is actually cheaper to buy this kit with the case, strap, and battery than it is to buy just a separate battery. Great neck strap. Highly recommended!
I love this product. I've been using it for 6 Month. Downloaded the XP Drivers and installed them, but you do not need the drivers unless you are after the special Keys and functionality. I have it connected to a MultiSystem Switch with W2K Servers and XP workstations which I use for testing Software and it works without any special drivers. I use it for work and mouse intensive games and I'm happy with it. I use rechargable battery Sets which works out very well. I wish they had a NumLock and Caps Lock LEDs.
I've been impressed with this set for a long time since hearing them in a number of stores. Before I bought them, I did some online research and I was surprised to see a number of negative reviews, but noticed they all had one thing in common, price. Quality does not come cheap, and of course there are speakers out there that won't cost as much but they do not match the sound and probably won't last nearly as long.The clarity and deep, full sound is amazingly lifelike across all genres. A lot of people complain that Bose only focused on creating very crisp highs and deep lows and ignored the mid range, but I disagree and anyone who knows how to use equalizer settings can fix that very easily. In terms of design, these could not have been made any better. The two satellite speakers have a very small footprint and look great and the control pod was designed very well, as it is weighted so it stays put. The setup is simple and easy and it puts out an incredible amount of sound with absolutely no distortion. I have my system volume set at 50% and Windows Media Player set around the same, and I can turn the Bose all the way up and they are VERY loud but no signs of strain at all.In store displays, the bass module (subwoofer) and the speakers are sitting together, which is how these speakers give the best sound.A lot of people have the sub on the floor beneath their desk and the separation causes the sound to be a bit segmented, understandably.I have a corner desk with a lot of room, and I have the sub on top in the corner and the satellite speakers spread out and it sounds amazing. I did have the bass module below and it sounded good, but not as good. I'm certain this is the case with any 2.1 or 5.1 system.I've heard the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set that many people say is better than this set, and it's probably because they're cheaper. Maybe Best Buy has a terrible audio source coming through their demo area, but from my ears the Bose just really don't have any competition. For those who want to save money, go with Klipsch or Logitech because they're designed to fit into budgets, not for performance.
If manual feed is all one needs, the LiDE 70 is more than enough to create business quality photocopies, faxes, and digitized images. Images can be edited, subject to OCR, printed to actual size, if not more, with little loss in resolution.Without bulky electronics needed for film scanning, the LiDE 70 is compact, light, and quick acting. Energy efficient, its powered by just an USB 2.0 port and can run off an unpowered USB hub. It is roughly as large as a stack of 100 sheets of legal paper. The included software is user friendly with options for advanced functions.Most flatbed scanners scan over 300 dpi, the base resolution for many high-end print images today. The dpi specification is less important than an ergonomic device that is so easy to use that users concern themselves more with what the scans are for, rather than how to scan a document.The LiDE 70 has an embedded counterfeit deterrence system and will give a TWAIN error if a user scans certain monies. Its is not clearly documented by Canon.
I bought this player primarily for the Netflix and Vudu access... neither worked. I used a wired network connection which tests just fine. I can ping the Samsung from a pc on my home network continuously with no drops. However, when trying to activate Vudu, Netflix, or even doing the software upgrade I get various messages telling me "Network Connection has been lost". I wasted about 2 hours trying to get this thing working with no luck. I'm taking it back first thing in the morning... If you want this simply for playing Blu Ray discs then I guess it's okay. But if you are looking for any of the streaming services, do not purchase this product!!!
This product works pretty well. The first couple of stations I tried were not coming in very clearly, so I tried one on the other end of the dial and that seemed to work much better. The sound isn't great, but it is acceptable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive and functional iTrip.
Regardless of what anyone else says. This detector is great. The Mute button on the cord is the best invention since sliced bread!!Someone stated in a review that a CON was that you had to Turn on the POP every time you turned your car on. Hes a Dummy. You turn it on ONCE and it stays on. It Has saved me Numerous times and paid for itself 10 fold!!! Tons of options, great display options, Picks up Several different radars at ONE TIME. easy to read in PRO mode!! LOVE IT!!Regarding: The Guy talking about the detector going crazy due to voltage when he turns it on. Sounds to me like you have a Crappy Car. or a Problem with you electrical system. Try it in another vehicle. I have never had that problem and have had this detector for over 1 year. (knock on wood) The Passport has a mode you can turn it too, and it will tell you what the voltage is, going thru your car. Check it out.
It will change the way you view TV. The best feature is the user interface, ease of use and the recording of all live TV so you can stop whenever and never miss anything. The 80 hours is a little misleading since this is at the lowest quality, which you will not want. I use medium quality and this works fine for almost everything. At that level you get between 50-60 hours. not a problem since it's easy to delete old stuff. They did a great job with he interface.
I bought a set of these speakers with a rebate so my cost was very low, but these are well worth the regular price and then some. Bass is very solid and the highs and midrange are quite good. I like the remote on these because it replaces all controls that you normaly find on the rear of the subwoofer including the bass control and power.
First the shipping....it arrived in under 24 hours, wow. I found the picture quality very good, certainly better than expected. Sound quality as well. We bought another one for family far away, I look forward to their comments. Easy to install. I'm quite pleased. And it works with Skype, that's not mentioned.
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.
Works great, never have to change the station. Only problem I had was when I got it, I thought my cigarette lighter was broken... turns out the tip is funny shaped and I had to shave it down a bit so it would work properly! But it works great now!
It's easy to use. I had trouble with it freezing and then sent it back, and thier customer service is impecable. They send a box and it's over nighted. So, if there are problems in first year, they are easy to deal with!
I've always purchased HP printers and they have proven to be indestructable. Not so with respect to the printer/fax/scanner/copier combinations. This is the second HP fax, etc. that has failed me in less than 2 years. I purchased the second HP fax. etc., machine -- shame on me. The ink jets are ungodly expensive, the ink smudges, and the scanner is a little fuzzy. Sorry folks that I don't have a more positive review for you.
I AM NOT A PERSON THAT REALLY WAS'NT INTERESTED IN IPODS OR MP3 PLAYERS. MY HUSBAND JUST HAD TO HAVE ONE AND THIS ONE WAS RATED THE HIGEST AND THE CHEAPEST SO I THOUGHT OH WELL IF IT DOES'NT WORK NOT THAT MUCH MONEY DOWN THE TUBE. WELL NOW I WANT ONE!!!!!!! SO LITTLE AND HAD SUCH GOOD SOUND IT IS BETTER THAN AN I POD I SEEN THE APPLE I PODS AND I REALLY DON'T LIKE THEM . THIS ONE IS THE GREATEST. I WANT HIS BUT HE IS NOT GOING TO SHARE SO NOW I AM GOING TO GET MY OWN WHY SPEND THE BIG BUCKS WHEN YOU CAN BUY THIS ONE I CAN NOT BELIEVE THE SOUND AND I AM A MUSIC PERSON WHO LOVES TO LISTEN TO IT AND IT HAS TO HAVE GOOD SOUND AND THIS IS AWESOME. DO NOT EVEN THINK JUST BUY IT. MY HUSBAND FRIENDS HAVE BOUGHT THE HIGH DOLLAR ONES AND ENDED UP TAKING THEM BACK.THIS LITTLE JEWEL WILL BE MY FAVORITE MUSIC BUDDY FROM NOW ON. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING SO LITTLE CAN SOUND SO GOOD THE ONLY THING IS THE EAR BUDS ARE NOT THE BEST BUT HEY FOR THE PRICE OF THE PLAYER GO BUY SOME OTHER ONES HE DID AND NEVER AGAIN WILL I SAY IF IT IS CHEAP IT DOES'NT WORK GOOD BECAUSE THIS LITTLE PLAYER SURE HAS PROVED ME WRONG MY SON SPEND 70 DOLLARS FOR HIS AND THIS ONE IS MUCH BETTER OTHER SON HAS I POD NO WAY. I WILL STICK TO MY SANDISK ANY DAY, AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super easy to install, and even works with my Mac network.
So far I am happy with Lexar's Sport JumpDrive. I have the 256mb and the 64mb versions. Once you get the rubber cap off it works well (many people knock the rubber cap but it is there for a reason).
If you don't mind having to replace the speakers after 2 years they're good speakers. The control box breaks and it can't be replaced. Even tech support said it's a very common problem. The only thing you can do is buy another set set of speakers. They will offer you 50% off. How nice of them seeing as it's a common problem that can't be fixed after only two years of very little use.
For some reason my apartment doesn't have an ethernet port in the living room so I bought this cable to string from my bedroom to the den for my Xbox. It is a great length and it is long enough for me to run it along the wall with no problems.
I've been looking at a device such as this to block unwanted calls. With caller ID, I can see when the calls are from telemarketers, but I still have to put up with an unwanted ringing phone. I have a large-display called ID unit (Bright ID'er) that I really love as I can see it readily from across the room. I was concerned that if I place the call blocker after the caller-ID unit that it might not work. I e-mailed the company but got no response. I took a chance and bought it anyway and installed it after my calldr-ID unit. I then connected my ansering machine/phone after the caller blocker. (My answering machine has the phone built into it.) I tried it by blocking my cell phone number and then called my home phone number. Unfortunately, the phone on my answering maching rang when it shouldn't have. My other extension phone also rang, as did the phone on my fax. I did some sleuthing and was able to resolve the problem. In my original setup, my fax was the first in line after the wall connection, so I moved it after the call blocker and then plugged my answering machine/phone into the fax (EXT connection). The extenion phone still rang, so I turned off the ringer and tried calling again. This time everything worked as expected. The caller still shows on my Bright ID'er unit and on the call blocker as well. When I unblocked my cell-phone number, my answering maching came on as it normally does. The wild-card feature is great for blocking a bunch of calls from a particular area code.I didn't give this product a five-star rating because of the lack of product support. I tried numerous times to call the manufacaturer but no one answered the phone. I could have save myself a lot of trouble and experimenting if I could have made contact with the manufacturer initially.
it is AMAZING, for hot or cold beverage. I did a lot of research to find the best one and went with Thermos, and I am happy I did that.I drink a lot of coffee, and use this 5 days a week. The coffee stays very hot all day long. When I bought this, as a test of how efficient this is, I poured hot/boiling water in it and put it outside (snowing at the time), went to sleep, came back the next morning and BOILING HOT, so I kept it.It works for cold beverage as well.Buy it, this is the one you are looking for, trust me.
I got this camera for $50 and there is this $30 mail-in rebate. I believe it is a good value for $20. I am using it with Windows Vista Business + Skype or MSN Messenger. It works plug and play so I do not recommend installing logitech's software which will take up space and will annoy you by opening up each time you access the device. You'll have to disable this software etc. eventually. A huge problem I have is the on-camera microphone. It eats up the cpu, so you have to go "control panel -> sound" and disable it. Then pick another microphone for sound from skype's settings. Picture and color quality is great though which is the main purpose of this camera anyways!
I bought this item for my son for Christmas. The battery pack charged but never worked - neither did the remote. I've tried 4 times to reach them using the consumer support number in the instruction manual - have been on hold 20 minutes each time - and then get disconnected - I used the feature to leave my number for a call back and I'm still waiting for a call 2 weeks later! I've tried the email tech support option - will see if they respond to that. Should not be this difficult to reach their consumer support! And, the product should work as intended as well! Steer clear!
This camera is a piece of work. I also had the latch problem.What bugged me is the Kodak people, the second time it broke were upset it was still an orange latch. Was it suppose to be replaced with something else because all of them are breaking - the customer service person wouldn't say.Then a power issue - camera wouldn't power up. I sent it in and waited 3+ weeks to get my camera back. FInally I got it back. I used it 2 more times and the same issue. NO POWER. I talked to Kodak the second time and they assured me that the camera would be fixed this time and they would pay for the shipping etc. It is 2+ weeks later and I called about my camera. I talked to the repair people today and they said they did the same replacement - they did the first time.I was frustrated and called Kodak - they only would say it will be fine this time. They do not know what the repair people did and cannot tell me why they know the camera will be fixed this time - but they know it will.I was told if it breaks again, I can send it into thier customer care area where a complete evaluation of the camera will be done and they will decide what to do with my camera.BLAHH I am so frustrated. I bought that camera and accessories for more than 400$ in early April. I have managed to have had it working for one major event this summer. I didn't have a camera for my nieces birth or my sons being together for the first time in a year or my sons b'day.I am so frustrated I could scream.I trusted the name of Kodak when I bought the camera. I will never make this mistake again.
Beware it is for zen micro not for zen PMC.Updated: This item is originally listed as Zen PMC battery, now the product description correctly says it's Zen Micro Li-ion.
I was OK with Studio 8 for the first few months I had it, I made simple VCDs and DVDs of my friends, it was amusing.Then I tried to make some more complicated things, with multi-level menus, and a number of different file types, and fill up the whole DVD. I ended up with about 5 coasters. The pinnacle tech support was no help at all.Then I found TMPG DVD Author, used to make DVD files which are then burned from within the program or burned with Nero. TMPG has not produced any coasters yet. Now I do all my editing/transitions with Studio 8, render it, and use TMPG to actually make the DVD.So all in all, I had to spend an extra $90 for a REAL dvd authoring progam to go along with Studio 8.
I found this camera to be a great improvement over the A540 I had before. The pictures are clearer and the stabilization is better.
I bought this unit because of the 30G storage and the price was decent. I must admit the sound quality was very good. After charging it up initially, there were many preloaded tunes that were inaudible even at max volume. Same thing with tunes I loaded. Tech support was OK, they suggested bringing it back to the store to get a new once since the firmware upgrade didn't help or reformatting the hard drive either. 2nd unit worked ok for about 2 weeks. Went to use it after 4-5 days of no use, and I could power it on and that was it. No response from the wheel, power button etc...nada. Had to remove the battery to shut it off. It went back to the store and I got a Rio Carbon instead. Awesome sound, more compact, sleeker and functions much more reliably. No more Creative products for me.
I already had three other Domke bags when I bought this one, a dark brown F-2, an olive green F-5XC, and a black F-802. Obviously I like these and at this point I wouldn't buy any other brand.However, most of those bags (besides the 802 to a limited extent) are really only useful for camera gear. You can take the dividers out and put whatever you want in them, but they really only work well with camera gear.That hasn't stopped me from regularly using them for other things, of course. I used the F-802 as a carry-on bag for air travel (it's large but fits under the seat), and stuffed the F-5XC with a Canon 40D, 24-105L lens, and one or two additional lenses inside.But if you use the F-802 as a shoulder bag for carrying papers, books, laptops, or whatever besides primarily camera gear, it's way too big. Comfortable, but large. That's where the F-803 comes in... despite the higher number it's a smaller bag.To be honest, I've never even tried to fit my large camera gear in here. According to the other reviews it came with a divider insert, but I don't remember that and don't know what happened to mine (I got the bag about a year ago). I must have taken it out right away and put it away somewhere :) I think with a regular-size DSLR like the XXD or 5D series everything will fit snugly, but you may have trouble fitting a laptop in the laptop pocket.Which brings me to one of my favorite things about this bag - there's a spacious main compartment, and then a pocket that goes all the way across. In this pocket you can perfectly shove in a neoprene sleeve for a 13" laptop (I use a MacBook Pro), and slide the laptop in and out of the sleeve within the pocket. A superior method for laptop protection and transportation. You can of course just slide the laptop into the pocket without the sleeve - despite what people may say there is plenty of protection for your stuff with these bags - but I do sometimes take the sleeve out if I just want to take the laptop somewhere and not the whole bag, so I like to keep the sleeve with me and it doesn't take up much space. The small Apple laptop power adapters and other accessories will fit in one of the front pockets of this bag, but if you have a really big power adapter like on some laptops you may have some frustration.These days for travel I use an Olympus EP-2. You could fit this size camera and accessories (I have the kit lens and the usually-attached Panasonic 20mm f/1.7, two extra batteries, etc.) in one of the front pockets of this bag. Or, a better solution in my opinion is to get one of the pouches that Domke sell (in the matching Sand color of course). There are clips at both ends of this bag designed to attach those pouches (and other things I suppose).And you have to love the handle built into the sides of most of the larger Domke bags... great feature that I've never seen on bags from other companies. Makes it easy to pull out the bag, i.e. on an airplane or shoved into a small space in a car or wherever.
I used this folding monopod base with my heavy Canon XL2 (8 lbs) to shoot a wedding last weekend. Here are some of my thoughts.It will hold the camera all by itself, even if I raise the monopod to 5+ feet. The construction is all metal (except for the rubber O-ring) and feels sturdy and strong. It's pretty stable, although it would not take much effort to knock it down. If you use this monopod base, you still have to hold it. Problem is, when I left the camera all by itself, it rarely ever stood level.In my case, the video was always at an angle. It was ok, because the video I shot at an angle looked ok (the XL2 has a way of making bad shots look better). It was nice not having to lug the heavy 8 lbs camera all evening long. I thought about what 1 reviewer said about putting your foot on one of the legs to stabilize it, but given my setup I thought that was crazy. I never once thought putting my foot on a leg to stabilize it would be a good idea, I was too busy trying to hold the camera steady with my hand and watching the action.I thought using the monopod base during the reception would be a blessing because it would be easy to move around from one place to the other. I was wrong. The monopod base is indeed easier to move around, but if you want to shoot and move around at the same time, it's too easy for your legs to hit one of the base legs and shake the camera. I had to hold the base a bit farther from my body to avoid shaking it, but this was very tiring on the arms.I felt like I got the most out of my monopod by putting the base back inside and just using the 680B Manfrotto monopod. By doing this, I could move around at will without worrying about my leg hitting the base legs while walking.I still have not figured out what the best use for this monopod base is. I think for receptions I will just go with the basic monopod setup. For the wedding ceremony I use a regular tripod. I may try this setup for a ceremony (like for example if I'm traveling) but I'd rather not if I had a choice (those professional tripods are a bear to take on a plane).This monopod base does work, it might work better with a lighter camera. It just doesn't work as well as I'd like for my needs at this time. I will say though, if I lower the monopod to about 3 or 4 feet tall, it does seem more stable and maybe even a bit more level. I'm just starting out so with time, I may find more uses for this base.Before I purchased this unit, I considered the Manfrotto 561BHDV which is also a monopod with 3 legs at the bottom, but whose legs are significantly shorter, making it impossible to even consider using it as a standalone with a camera. I wonder if that monopod could have been of help, but at it's current price I cannot afford it.
I was given this card reader by my father that swares by them , I used it on his comp while on vacation and it was great took it home to use it on mine and no go . It says the device does not respond to the drivers . I have contacted the company twice through email and have loaded and unloaded the software too many times to count as well as remove and reinstall my CDR/RW . Conflicts may possibly exist with Windows Me ,if I get a response back I will let you all know .
When it says (SINGLES) there is only one in a box and you need to buy (2) for a pair of speakers. Adds up!
Some quick observations on this product now that mine has had a hard drive crash.1. This thing has a hard drive rather then flash memory. I only learned about its sensitivity after mine crashed. As the help desk told me (after the fact) don't use it for exercise or any thing else that could jostle it while playing.2. The display screen scratch's easily making even more difficult to read then it normally is.3. There is no back lighting on the display.4. If it goes out of warrenty they will repair (replace) for $100. I talked them down to $80 but am having second thoughts as to spending good money after bad. Does it really meet my requirements?5. The device is ok if you are a passive listener. We used ours on a month long trip to Costa Rica and really enjoyed it. I would not recomend the unit for anyone who might use it while they actually move.
Over the years, since 2008 when I first got my first mp3, a creative zen mp3, this has to have been the best quality brand earplugs I've used. I've never gotten really expensive ones, but I've tried around... maybe 5-7 different brands of earplugs, there was only 1-2 that was even worth using. I bought a sony one, for like 10 bucks and it was crappy, terrible terrible quality sound. The Phillips one is comfy and nice, and only 10 bucks, that one is the 2nd best.The only drawback to this one is it can be a little small for your ears, and the little thing that makes it comfy in your ear falls off pretty easily, so after you're stuck with small earplugs. But the sound is still real good.
Horrible customer service support! The drive totally locks up!None of the FAQs worked at the Maxtor site. I lost a lot of valuable information on this drive. A total nightmare. Man, what a total let down. Worst few hundred dollars spent.Simply horrible. Shame on their customer service for not responding. They just blew me off!
I was lucky enough to receive a Canon D-510 for my birthday in June, just before setting off to Puerto Rico with my family for a vacation. Although I drove my two sons (19 and 22) crazy, I couldn't stop taking pictures. The quality was wonderful, and I could edit out the ones I didn't want to keep every night. I even took some video in the rain forest above San Juan. When we got home, I simply plugged in the camera to my iBook and downloaded the pictures I had saved (over 100 of them). With the Camedia software, I was able to &quot;tweak&quot; any of the pictures I wanted in almost any way imaginable.Then in July, I took my camera to Mexico with me for a month-long sabbatical in San Miguel de Allende. Once again, I took pictures all day, but this time I had my iBook with me so I could download each night the pictures I had taken. I took well over a thousand pictures and have a marvelous visual diary of my wonderful month in San Miguel, which I have since edited down to some 150 pictures to show school groups through a video projector.The enthusiasm I have for this camera can be measured by the fact that two colleagues have bought digital cameras as a result of having seen my pictures of Puerto Rico and Mexico. I also continue to use the camera at school, taking pictures of school events, classes, excursions, plays, etc. I print them out (multiple pictures/page format) and display them on hallway walls. Coppys of the drama production stills, printed on glossy inkjet paper, are sold as a fund raiser for the thesbian society.I can't think of a more wonderful gift for someone who likes to or has to take pictures than this relatively inexpensive, reliable, versatile camera.
I purchased this for my wife and the controls are easy to use. The large screen is also very nice. When the cable is plugged in to the bottom of the Zune sometimes we have to 'jiggle' it a little in order to make a good connection. The battery life is about what we expected. We use it mostly for playing mp3's and podcasts. It is a nice way for my wife to show off pictures of our kids. Several things were questionable like being able to play video with an A/V cable. But once we connected the Zune to the PC and performed a firmware upgrade, it works fine now. This is a nice substitute for an iPod; costs a lot less too.
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!
I bought this camera because I was taking a trip and I would be attending several concerts and I wanted to capture the moment. This camera took great outdoor shot and has an awesome landscape feature, combined with the zoom I was able to take great shots while in a moving vehicle. During the concerts I wish the pictures came out a little better. The low light setting was a disaster for me everything ended up red. However, overall it is a great camera for a non pro like me. I love the dial which gave me easy access to the menu features and the fact that it tells you on screen what each feature is used for. This camera had a great feel to it. It wasn't to small or big and bulky. I purchased the silver one, but it also comes in different colors which makes it very fashionable.
I have tried two of these (thought maybe I just received a bad unit the first time around) and both were unable to transmit through my wood frame wall (or even my glass patio door for that matter). The purpose of the wireless unit was to be able to monitor temps from inside, making this unit worthless to me. If you just need something to keep outside for temps, this works fine. I also agree with the other reviewers that complained about the design. The switch being inside the battery compartment on the transmitter (although I understand why for water resistance) is just plain dumb. It may sound picky, but opening that compartment up to turn it on and off and sync the units (which needed re synching several times during my smokes) was inconvenient. I will try the ET-7 in hopes that it has a better transmitter, otherwise I will have to pony up the extra $30 for the ET-732.
I have read some comments about it taking a minute or so to acquire satellites. It does, but... so what?This was the best spent money in a while for me. We just went to Martha's Vineyard and to New Hope, PA from New York and in the process we made a new friend: Jill (the voice I use) Everytime we go out my friends now ask: is Jill coming?I cannot imagine not having it now.Good product all around and worth every penny.
Good thing:-----------1. People say you have to press hard for Right and left key. Please check Mouse properties (Double Click Speed) under Program/Mouse in Windows.2. Keys are not hard but perfect (big hand) some mouse has very loose keys which are good either.3. Shape of the mouse is not bad. Please hold it from back because of bigger in length.4. Media buttons are too good. I am not great fan of music but they are handy.5. Battery life is good for 6 months (rather change battery then carry charger with my laptop). Also it has two type of receiver one for your travel and other for your home desktop to get better range.6. Install latest software from Logitech side and you are good to go.7. Boy it is best in performance than Laser MX1000 mouse (return due to poor performance as mouse). It works great on mouse pad or no pad (even work on bad and carpet)..What else you want..Bad things-----------1. Some people still prefer larger mouse and soft keys but it is your taste. Nothing else I can say badly about this mouse.I got it for $29.99 after mail in rebate..not bad for price at all. Enjoy..
I installed this product several years ago now and it continues to work great. I am using the same speakers for my music system and surround sound for movies - therefore the switch between the two. You do have to have some skills when installing the wiring, but nothing beyond what patience brings to the effort. I gave a 5 star because it performs as its intended to and I have some long term fail safe experience with the product. However, (editorial comment to be excused please) far too many reviews inappropriately use the 5 star rating in my opinion - particularly with book reviews.
I'm not sure about the problems others here had.I plugged the card in a pci slot.Booted up computer.XP recognized it and asked for the drivers.Drivers installed and it worked fine.I have 2 500 gig WDs slaves hooked to it and they are working fine.My Master drive is a sata.I had 2 ATA IDE drives from my old system that I wanted to add to my new computer.
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.
Hardware wise, this is a good scanner. Especially like the fact that it gets it power thru the USB cable.As far as software, I really miss my old HP Scanjet (finally died after several years). With the HP, EVERYTHING that I wanted to do was within one piece of software. With this Canon Scanner, there are MANY pieces of software (CanoScan Toolbox, Easy Photo Print, Omni Page SE, Presto Page Manager, Photo Studio), and to do a simple scan requires at least one of them, and sometimes TWO!!! I still haven't figured out how to do everything that I want to do. Many times, I have to reboot my computer because one of the pieces of software locks up my system, or just eats up tons of memory.
I have ATT UVerse, no problem at all (and I mean none) with the install. I read all of the 1 star reviews and I have none of the issues listed there. I spent an extra 2 days reviewing routers after reading all the negatives about this router but after reading more than 100 different products descriptions I decided on the D-Link and I have no regrets.It has performed exactly like I wanted, great product.
The item was very interesting. Didn't get any sort of instructions but I guess it didn't require being a genius either. The only challenge I had was in attaching it to a stand, the holes were a little bigger than the stand's diameter. Otherwise, it held the reflector strongly.
Product is just as specified and purchased for an excellent price.Way to go AMAZON.Mr. Maymi
I heard a lot of good comments about this product and I wanted to test them by myself.I was astonished when I finish the installation and I played the first song, excellent power and claraty.I am so happy and satistied with this purchase.
I just bought a Visor graphite, what a great product! It is expandable with lots of cool modules, including an MP3 player. Can be expanded with 8mb ram modules, and supports all Palm OS applications. The OS is update-able by installing patches. The buttons have a nice responsive feel to them, and it hot syncs fast with the USB port, the hard cover is nice too. The datebook plus is a visor exclusive and has more features than the regular datebook that is also included. It also has a world time program, and an advanced calculator that turns my visor into the ultimate device. Lots of freeware availible for the Palm OS, which is nice! The visor deluxe just adds 8mb of ram, which I don't need yet. If I do need 8mb in the future, I just buy the expansion module! It can also beam with any palm device that has an IR port. Great purchase. I like the fact that the contrast can be adjusted by an on screen &quot;button&quot; too.
It's not the latest or the greatest, but considering the price at which these MP3 players can be had these days, you can't go wrong.I got one for each of my children [9 & 12] and they are delighted. In fact, I got one for myself for my short 15-minute walk to work. While the sound quality is not very good [I admittedly went for quantity of songs over quality], those who are not hardcore audiophiles will be hard-pressed to find fault.
I purchased one of these about six or seven years ago at an electronics store and i still have the same one but I also work from home and wanted to use the same headset without swapping them from one computer to another so i purchased a total of five (just in case i need backups) and have no complaints with this headset. Works great for gaming and for VOIP as well. I totaly love this headset
This card installed and worked perfectly on my Vista computer. It has a DVI port, VGA, and a "TV" port, which connects to a (supplied) hub with regular RCA composite, component, and S-video connections. It also included a DVI-to-VGA adapter so I can use two CRT monitors. Two important things, not problems, are that only two of the three connectors can be used at the same time (VGA/DVI/TV). Also, the PCI-e disables the onboard video completely, so you can't use the onboard for an additional monitor, although adding another PCI card would work.Excellent card. Advertises 256 megs, but can also use 256 megs of regular RAM if needed. Other cards advertise "512 megs" but really have 256 onboard and borrow 256 from the computer. This is my fourth PNY card, and the fourth one I've had no problems with.
I have enjoyed owning and using three Samsonite Focus 4" attache cases over the past 25 years. They are have been very durable, well-designed, and attractive looking; that is why I keep buying them. I was surprised, however, that this current model is substantially different than the previous model in several ways: -1- It is larger in height, width, and depth. -2- It has two separate hinges rather than the previous models' "piano" type hinge all the way across the back. -3- The finish is very shiny black. -4- There are hard plastic containers for pens/pencils, etc. which take up room inside. -5- The pen/pencil container has a flimsy plastic insert which is poorly designed and will not hold different thickness pens/pencils (I removed the insert completely). -6- There are no dividers inside the lid for organizing papers. It is a good attache case, just not an exact replacement of previous model. I hope this information is helpful to others.
I bought 2g for my cheap Jazz Camera to do movies on hammock camping and fishing as well as for my daughters Camera.
just what you would expect from kenwood great speakers fit perfectly in the dash of my 78 corvette even though the see if it fits thing said they wouldnt but they fit perfect
This CD Burner just doesn't work. I imagine as I purchased it used that it was already in rough shape and after reading all the reviews here I realise that as this burner quickly kicks the bucket after just a few uses, I bought someone's dud. Sucks. Nevertheless, whether I bought it used or not, it sounds like I still would have had major issues.
I spent weeks looking for the right digital camera to replace my old Canon digital camera. I finally settled on the Canon S45 due to it's features, quality and the deal I was able to get.So far I am very pleased with the camera and the quality of the photos. I recently took the camera with me out of state to visit family and upon returning I plugged the usb cable into my Apple powerbook and loaded the pictures into iphoto. All the pictures came out very well, only needed to enhance the image on a few photos. All the photos I took were through the automatic setting. I'm sure once I'm comfortable with the manual controls the picture quality will be even better.I was worried about my choice after reading some of the reviews online about the lens cover that is also used to turn the camera on/off. To my relief this turned out to not be a issue at all. Some reviewers stated that the cover was cheap and came off easily. Not sure what they mean as my S45 lens cover seems very sturdy at this point.I almost went with the S400 due to it's size and features but after seeing one in person it just felt too small to me. Although heavier, the S45 size does feel nice and doesn't seem to be an issue as far as carrying around in a small case.
Use it with computer/Ipod and a set of bookshelf speakers. Sound is very good and set up is very easy. If you want something that just has the basics, for the price you can't beet this.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the phones. Great value. Enjoying so far. Relatively comfy on head. I like that batteries are replaceable.
First, I'd like to say I love these headphones. The sound quality is really nice, far better than the generic speakers I had for my desktop or the built in speakers on my netbook. I almost always use these now instead of speakers.The noise-cancelling is great, too. You don't need to use it, but you can definitely tell a difference when you turn on. The only thing I dislike is more of a personal problem; I forget to turn the noise-cancelling off sometimes and that can drain the batteries pretty fast. Another thing to note is that when the batteries are low, you can easily tell because of the scratchy sound quality when noise-cancelling is on. When it's off, you won't notice/it doesn't matter, but it's impossible to listen to anything properly with noise-cancelling on and low batteries. The green light will start to dim too, so you'll definitely know when you need new batteries.Now I LOVE these headphones, I really do, but I was looking at possibly getting another pair, so came back to where I bought them, and lo and behold some goon is trying to sell them for $200 new.When I bought these in 10/11, I paid a grand total of $30.50(plus free super saver shipping). THESE ARE NOT WORTH ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THE AMOUNT THESE CURRENT SELLERS ARE ASKING. I am positive you can find these for a good deal(or a similar model) somewhere, but apparently that's not here anymore. That's really disappointing to me.Anyways, great headset, definitely worth what they are -actually- worth, and moreso(I'd be willing to pay $60, personally), but please don't fall for these scammers trying to sell you a headset for 7x the regular price.
Currently I have my main cable line from the street splitting into a line that goes under the house (this goes to my cable modem) and one that goes into the attic. The line in the attic then splits again to go to the two TV's in the house that I use. One TV uses an HD DVR box, the other uses a regular digital cable box which is on the opposite side of the house away from the cable line.After continually being frustrated with the cable reception at my back TV, I called my cable company. Most of my higher channels would pixelate and more than a few wouldn't come in at all. They came out and replaced one of my cables that was RG5.9 with RG6 yet it still didn't help the bedroom reception. I then purchased a cable booster at Radio Shack. It did absolutely nothing. I didn't notice a single bit of difference.I then read about the Motorolla Signal Booster. After all the positive reviews I decided to give it a shot. I hoped it would help the signal to at least clear up the channels that were pixelated. I installed the booster after the first split from the main line, but before the second split going to my two TV's. I plugged it in and to my surprise it worked PERFECTLY!! I now receive every channel I'm supposed to and I have not had a single bit of pixelation on ANY of my channels. I plan on moving the booster and put it before the first split to see if it boosts my cable modem speed at all, although I do get a good download speed without the booster already.Bottom line is that this thing works great!
I got this book to consolidate a few other books of seldom used discs. Works fine for that. The page groupings were perfect for my needs. May get another one when needed.
This device causes my computer to display the dreaded azure tableau morte when I try to use it. I'm taking it back tomorrow.
Second pair bought for cell phone. Works great with LG cell phone.Also, works great with Panasonic cordless 6.0 DECT phone. Great price. Well made.Good to see stuff still is good quality.
I assume if you are reading this review that you are considering this Olympus 50mm f2.0 Telephoto Macro ED lens for your E-series camera. The best advice that I can offer is: "Go ahead and buy it". You will not regret buying this lens.I don't wish to add a bunch of techno nerdy comments except to say that many reviewers of this lens just chime in with the previous reviewers and give lots of opinions about things that don't really matter to the majority of us. Let me give you my honest and simple opinion of this lens.* It is extremely well made. It is solidly built and it focuses smoothly, quickly and quietly on my Olympus E-3 body.* The images that I have shot with this lens are razor sharp ...... almost too sharp (if there is such a thing) This lens lets in a lot of light at f2.0 and 100iso. You may consider stopping down the aperture or lowering the exposure level for well lit scenes.* The depth-of-field is pretty narrow below f8.0 settings. However you will be very happy with the soft bokeh that this lens delivers at the wider f-stop settings.* The macro shots are really more like close-ups at 50mm. It's best to use a macro extension tube such as an Olympus EX-25 Extension Tube for true macro work. You will be very happy with the quick, bright and sharp macro shots that this lens delivers with the extension tube.It's a real bargain at the Amazon.com price. There is no better portrait/macro lens available for your Olympus E-series camera unless you wish to pay around $2,100.00 for the Olympus Zuiko 35-100 f.2.0 zoom lens. The only significant gain that you will get from the higher priced lens is a lighter wallet and the ability to zoom in a little tighter.Cheers!
The high capacity Brother toner cartridge TN570 is a good value and gives very dependable service. In the past, I tried other brand replacements but was very disappointed with the results. From now on, I will stay with the name brands.
Great product at a great price! It also comes with an adapter that allows you to play video games on one of the screens SWEEEEEET! This is perfect oft the "plug and play" fan.
The Sound quality is good, but the tension of the headset is not adjustable, and it tends to be uncomfortable due to excessive tension.
I was happy to find such a good price for my old Epson Color Stylus 400 printer color cartridge. Staples doesn't sell their 2 pack sets anymore, so I was looking for a bargain elsewhere.
I have a small Lowepro bag for my D80 that is fine if you only want one lens on your camera. This bag allows me to safely carry my D80, up to 4 additional lenses, plus the lens you have on your camera. There is plenty of room for all of the gadgets, accessories and a snack, too. This is the perfect camera bag for the amateur or professional.
I wanted a case that just BARELY fit my HX5v so that it wouldn't add significant bulk, but would protect the camera from bumps and maybe have enough space for a spare battery/memory card.This is the case for that. I can BARELY fit a spare battery in the external "pocket", and it would be plenty secure. The camera fits nice/fine inside. If I didn't put an extra battery outside, I could fit 2-3 memory cards in their protective cases in the external pocket. Otherwise, a couple of them will fit in with the camera.I'm very happy with this purchase - exactly what I wanted.It has:- JUST enough room for HX5v- Tiny external pocket- Belt loop to attach it to your belt
Well, I know this iPod is the same price as the smaller iPod video. There are many reasons I bought this one. 1- I wanted the small size, to have in my pocket while working. 2- I was trading in a 6Gb mini, I didn't want less space. 3- I prefer 2nd generation computer stuff, so I'll wait until the next release for the video iPod.I love this iPod. It's fantastic. The size is perfect for 1000+ songs , a couple of audiobooks, some language lessons and a bunch of podcasts. I have yet to outlast the battery on any average day. The controls, though smaller, are just as easy to use. The screen and colors are fantastic. I even stuck a photo of the cats on to show off. The size and weight is fantastic. I like the black color, though I have also bought an iSkin case to protect it while working. The playback and volume is flawless. I was wary of the 1st Nano's cases, but this redesign for the 2nd gen, not only reminds me of the great mini design, but feels very secure and durable.
Great price...my daughter loves it. She wanted a bigger TV, but she is a true princess. I was sceptic...but it been great so far.
what I wanted at a good price, what else could you ask for!!!!!!!!!!!will always order my ink cartridges here.
I'd have liked to have a bit more memory--my wife won't use the word-processing program on the computers, but she will type.
I have this installed on my Windows 2K Professional loaded laptop. Installation was super quick and easy, and using it now only requires that you plug it in. Once plugged in it starts up the software and connects to your AP in seconds.Security is tight with the 128-bit WEP, and MAC filtering on my DI-624, plus the speeds and range are both great. I can be anywhere in my 1500 sq. ft. home with this wireless adapter on my laptop. Thanks D-Link
DL DVD+R's are usually (in my experience) twice the price of normal DVD+R's and so this spindle seemed like a decent purchase. But my Nero external DVD burner on my PC & the DVD burner on my Macbook Pro were not fond of these blanks.I made more coasters with these on my PC than any other brand of DVD+R DL that I've used and not once could I get my Macbook Pro (that was bought in June of 2007 with a 2.4GHz Processor) to burn one at all.Fortunately, the Wal-Mart near where I live had their Sony DVD+R DL 10 Packs mispriced and I was able to finish the project I was working on.
It's so nice to see something girly that isn't Barbie. Four stars for educational value for the same reason the other reviewer gave-- you could have your child listening to educational CD's while maintaining your sanity instead of going crazy listening to Barney and things. It's also a nice shade of pink, as opposed to the pepto-pink we usually see in girls' toys.Also great for those of us who are Hello Kitty fanatics! The sound quality is excellent, and the ASP actually works, unlike a lot of the "non-toy" portable CD players.
I bought one of these in 2008. They are a little bit of a pain to set, and it's stupid where they have the on/off switch; but a thermometer for the Weber Smoker is a necessity (and wasn't provided by Weber until recently) and the long-distance monitoring capability is a convenience; and it worked initially.But maybe the third or fourth time I tried to use my first unit, one of the probes started reporting crazy numbers, like that the ambient temperature in my house was 130 degrees.This item gets two stars (instead of one) partly because it initially worked to my satisfaction, but also because I mailed the broken unit to Maverick and they mailed me back a replacement. But that unit, again on, I think, my fourth use registered wildly inaccurate temperatures. I've done nothing I can think of that should have harmed it, and I've tried everything I could think of to reset it, to get it working right again.I suppose I'll send it in to Maverick and see if they send me a new one, but it's certainly past the warranty of when I bought the first one. I'm not buying another unit like it. I've already purchased a River Country dial thermometer that you insert into a hole you drill in the Smoker's lid. For the meat itself, I'm staying with my CDN Q2-450 "QuickTip" Digital Thermometer, which I found more accurate than the Maverick. It isn't as convenient to open the lid and stick in the probe as it is to sit in my living room and look at a remote display, but the CDN hasn't broken yet, let alone twice.
These connectors do not lock in the jack properly.. See other reviews.. The waste of time is more important than the waste of money!!
I could not be happier with my nano. I had just saved enough money to buy a 2gb 1st generation nano when apple came out with these. The fact that you can get 4 gb for $200 is one of the main reasons I bought one; very other mp3 player at that time only had 2gb for $200.There is nothing to complain about with these iPods. The battery life is long enough for me, I've never run out of battery life completely. The screen is so bright, I've used it as an impromptu flashlight.I also like how you can store information like a schedule, and contacts in the nano, along with pictures and even make slideshows on your iPod. I haven't really used those features, but they're nice in case someone does use those.The sound quality is very good, and 4gb is a good amount of space. I filled it easily, but probably wouldn't have been able to fill the 8gb.In short, there's nothing to complain about the iPod nanos. They are tiny, don't scratch at all (so it seems, since I've dropped mine about 50 times, and it has no scratches on it), are perfect for playing music, and really adorable. The colors (especially the blue) are a nice change from the monochromatic 1st generation nanos. So if you're looking for an mp3 player and don't really want video capabilities, BUY THIS. It's the best one on the market right now.
the best thing about this camera is that you can use the wireless transmitter/receiver kit that comes with it or you can just set it up to work with a connected cable.the pinhole camera provided is a sony CCD camera and puts out good sharp video for a color pinhole camera!
I have had this keyboard for about two weeks, so far I love it. I purchased this for my MCE computer which is in the living room. The keyboard feels very sturdy, solid and works as advertised. I use the keyboard for house keeping on the MCE computer and for some light surfing. I would recommend this item to anyone.06/2010 I have used this keyboard now for several months with no issues. I can't say say enough good about this keyboard. This thing is GREAT.
So, I saw that Circuit City now has 24months no intereset so I decided to take the plunge and upgrade my ageing 32" Sony that I bought 4 years ago.I went to Circuit City and got a floor model from a store that just closed for 450 off retail, he then threw in a 2 year protection plan + delivery. I also only had to pay $200 more for 2 more years of extended warranty, so a total of 4. I got a monster power station, even if not needed, it's a 3k tv so who cares.The tv is scheduled for delivery the next day, which I work all day but will have my friend goto my place for pickup. I then start reading reviews and others are saying that with xbox, there is a .5-1 second delay, because the DLP chip cannot handle it and Samsung knows about it but has no fix. I was upset about that and called Circuit City and they said to go ahead with delivery, test it out and we'll go from there.I got the tv and when I got home I tried Halo 2, no lag what so ever, supposedly DLP takes 1/8second to process the image but I can't notice that. SOOOOOO, I havn't tried other games but Halo 2 works PERFECT and looks pretty dang sweet. It was overwhelming at first because you have to look around the screen to find people, look at radar, etc.I have DTV, so I do have a digital signal, it does look a little bad but soon enough DTV is going all HDT and then I will awe on every channel.In conclustion this TV has no LAG! like other message boards/forums suggest.(...)if you have any questions!
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.
This router works great when it is working. First it is hard to set up, had to call D-link to get it working, that even took around a hour with them helping, that should have been my warning and to just return it, wish I would have now. This router has a mind of it's own.Out of the blue it will just stop sending a signal out, everything you have connected to it wireless has no signal. All the blue lights are on and it appears to be workig normal. The only thing you can do to get it to work is unplug it and plug it back in. It even changed the settings on it's own. It changed the broadcast name and password on its own. It even changed the password to the administration to change settings on computer. I can't remember how many times I had to set this router up and input all the information on the devices connected to it with this router.If you like messing around and inputting passwords all the time, this is the router for you. If you prefer to set it up and forget about it, then stay far away from this router. For me I am staying away from this router and D-Link period.
Excellent coverage. Picks up all civ and mil aviation. Smaller form factor than I expected. Will run off battery if you want to take it with you.
An absolute essential if you want to keep your visor handheld safe from the accidental tumbles and bumps it is likely to experience. This protective case allows for outstanding protection but is sleek enough to carry in your pocket. Quite a remarkable concept considering you probably purchased your visor to get away from the bulk of a paper organizer.My only qualm is that you cannot fit the visor into the hotsync cradle. A minor complaint considering the amount of protection this handy gadget provides to your investment. So, I highly recommend you purchase the USB cable instead as you will be able to connect that way. Other then that, this is a MUST HAVE if you own a Handspring Visor.
This blowdryer is everything I was looking for; affordable, compactable (but beware, it's not a dinky little thing), durable and of course, good at drying hair.The one problem I had with it was the retractable cord (the only reason it doesn't get all 5 stars from me). The first model I received stopped retracting the cord within a day. I returned it and Amazon sent me a new one. I've had it for several months now and the cord still retracts (most of the way, but not quite all the way). The blowdryer still works great though.I like the different settings, and the high setting it very effective.I don't use the cool setting very often but if I did I would want there to be different levels (high it the only option).My previous folding dryer was a little smaller, which was nice, but it didn't have nearly as much power; I'll take the power over the space, thank you. I suppose it all depends on what you're looking for in a dryer, but I would say overall, this is a great buy. You'd be hard-pressed to beat the price.
I am very happy with this product. It arrived by the time that was specified and everything was included. I have had the product for a while now, and am very satisfied.
"The WD Passport hard drive requires a little over 1000mA of power at spin up" says the WD troubleshooting website.Why no mention of that here or on its product page? My usb drive provides 500mA so I need another cable. Extra cost and extra delay. What cheek.I advise you to check what power your usb port provides before ordering this.
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.
My wife & I really like this little machine. Very portable, easy to use, and the sound is big enough to fill our dance studio (size of a small gymnasium). Good value for the price.
Add family members with about 3 devices each and you really need this power strip in a hotel.I both loved and hated the light that lets you know if your devices are getting power. In some european hotels you use the keycard to turn power on in the room but some rooms would continue to power the devices once plugged in (I didn't quite figure that out but that's why I liked the light.) It is however fairly bright so if you like it completely dark when you sleep but still want to charge your devices you might want to bring something to cover up the light. I opened my laptop and pushed it up close to the light but would have rather had some electrical tape to cover it each night.Or better yet if the company could make a small swing arm cap for the light (seriously - I would LOVE this addition! So I could see the light when I wanted but could sleep in complete darkness which is one of the things I love about hotel rooms.)Love the compact design that stores the cord. Easy and small to pack.It is not a surge protector but I'm fine with that. My Belkin F9H220-TVL surge protector wasn't the correct voltage and shorted out an entire floor of the hotel in Paris (the one thing I forgot to check the voltage on.) I would recommend the Belkin surge protector in combination with this for US travel though.
The Dymo 400 is a great label printer. We have 4 of them at work that see daily usage. The printers themselves are terrific. They just work. No jams, no failures, extremely few misprints. We do a lot of volume printing for shipping labels and name tags, and the Dymo 400s never have issues.They print about one tag per second, which is fast enough for us. If yo you want greater speed, get theDymo 400 Turbo. They don't print in color, but we don't need color for shipping labels and name tags.I do not recommend you use the printing software that comes with them. It is pretty poor. Also, don't install the drivers that come on the CD. Download the newest ones directly from Dymo's webpage. That will save you a lot of hassles, as some of these seem to ship with outdated, problematic drivers. This is especially true if you're using the printer with Vista!Overall, these get the job done with a minimum of fuss. They don't print in color, and the drivers are spotty, but they are fantastic at what they're intended for: printing labels.
Tried it with a couple of pork butts this weekend. Was hoping not to go outside to check the temp of meat but be able to monitor temp from my living room. Sounded like a decent product and while the the transmitter would read the temp correctly, the receiver was intermittent at best. Only 25' to my Living Room. Any time I walked back to house it would lose the signal. Finally gave up.Not sure what needs to be done to perfect this model. I like the idea, but the implementation is not there.I'm thinking a 2 probe digital thermometer with a pair of binoculars will be good.
There's no much to say about a replacement battery except that it just worked. I also did appreciate the ability to send the old one to be recycled.
Typical of Amazon, lousy service. Never select so-called free shipping from this company. Amazon lied to me about the purchase. Said they were in stock, but a month later still no item. Supposed to ship in 5 - 9 business days, no quoting 29 business days.
First off, I must thank Amazon for delivering this TV three weeks earlier than expected.Now, onto the tv. Before I owned a Sony 30" CRT widescreen, so this was quite the upgrade. I'm still in awe of the overall quality of this TV. Movies look better on this 61" than my 30" (yes, I did calibrate my Sony, but I put this TV in movie mode and see no need to do so). I'm using a Sony upscaling DVD player (output set to 1080i) and its doing a very good job. I'm extremely happy with how DVDs look that I'm not even itching for bluray or hd-dvd at the moment. I watched Kong the other night and it looked absolutely incredible.My video games look superb on this setup as well, with no lag whatsoever.There are nice little touches how when you switch to an input you have selected as being for movies, the tv automatically switches to movie picture mode, etc (does the same thing with game mode).Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and highly recommend this TV to anyone who wants to go big without breaking the bank.
The sound on the Shure 530 earbuds is very good, but the wires are very bad, especially for the price. After less than 10 months the wires became stiff, even a little brittle. After 11 months the connections at the earbuds and wires became frayed, even without mistreatment. I would not buy these earbuds again. Very disappointing, given what I paid for them.
This memory was exactly what I ordered, and worked perfectly. Of course PNY is one of the well known manufacturers of RAM. Their products also have a lifetime warranty. A word of warning. I've seen many reviews in which people indicate that what they ordered didn't fit, or didn't work properly. There are many different parameters of RAM, all of which must be exactly correct, for it to fit, and then work in your computer. Sometimes even if you get one that fits into your computer, it won't work because it's the wrong speed or otherwise incompatible. RAM comes in different "shapes", speeds, SIMM, DIMM, and on and on. Because of this, it is VERY important that you go onto the website of the company that you are going to order from, and use their memory configurator, in which you enter the exact computer that you have, make, model, etc, and their system tells you exactly what RAM modules to buy for that computer. PNY was great b/c they had both their part number, and a retail part number. I took the retail part number and pasted it into Amazon, and it popped right up, I ordered it, and again, it worked perfectly. Unless you're a computer tech, and you know exactly what you need, NEVER try to order RAM from anyone without using the RAM configurator on the website of the company that you intend on ordering from. If you don't do this, buy at your own risk and expect it not to be the right one. If you do, you should get exactly what you need and be completely happy.
Oh how I love my Video iPOD! First off, it plays the music wonderfully- great sound and its got the nice headphones. Very easy to navigate also. It also has features like a calculater, games, etc. I really love its picture and video quality- It's better than my TV! This is a really great little device (it's not too big, either!) and makes a wonderful gift. I can't stop singing its praises! By the way, if you decide on getting one, I highly suggest buying a travel charger to go with it. That way, you don't have to bring along your laptop and the travel charger works just as well as the regular and is a whole lot cheaper.
I just got mine and have been using itfor a couple of weeks now. I initally had problems with it locking up, but I found out that using the webupdater is sometimes not the best thing to do. I just downloaded the update from the garmin site and installed the update and it had been working like a charm. The only thing I cannot figure out yet is how to use the SD card, since I tried to download some POI's and installed them on the Sd card. For soem reason the unit would not read the SD card, but when I install the POI's on the built-in memory of the C 340 it works fine. There is so must written about this unit but I haven't come across any solution yet. The Garmin Website is not really that helpful.If you have questions, you might as well check out all the blogs on the product. Over-all it does what it was built to do. No real complaints here.
The Delphi SkdyFi2 is everything I wanted. I can leave it in my car,and tune in my home stero and listen to the station that I have selected in the car. I move it to the boat and listen to it in the summer also. The Delphi SkyFi2 is portable and easy to move.
Once again Amazon has the links to the best prices. It was great to find this product at half the manufacturer's price. This is the same deal as printer ink.
I purchased this case in 2010 to use for my camera equipment, including a Canon 28-300mm lens, for a week long trip whitewater rafting down the Colorado River. It withstood everything and kept the equipment dry and safe during that trip. The case is extremely bouyant and had more bouyancy than my life preserver, so it would float on down the river if it had come out of the raft (but it didn't because I strapped it down). It is not light weight, which made the hike out of the Grand Canyon more intense than it would have been otherwise and I do not recommend it if you are planning to do any hiking with it. I have been using it as the main storage for my DSLR since that trip and it has proven to be very durable and the foam on the inside is great protection for camera equipment.Outstanding case; waterproof; durable; easy to open and close.
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.
Great DAP with decent sound and battery life. The gui is also easy to use, though not the best out there.. You pay for what you get, and in my case I couldnt be happier. There are no horror stories with upgrading the units to the latest rev. (you gotta wonder about some people.. duh..) Ive gone through a few already, couldnt of been easier. Rio makes great products that serve their purpose well. The only real gripe I have with this player is on ocassion it can take around 3-4 seconds for the next track to play. Other than that, highly recomended.
it is what u pay for, mine doesnt work.it rattles and makes a horrible noise the entire tme and constantly comes out. i hear about 2/3 of a song total with all the stops and i have to have the volume on max so i can the music over the rattling of the adapter. i would return it but for one it only cost little, and two its shattered all over my dashboard :/...i just want my shipping and handling band stupid amazon
I nearly didn't buy these headphones because of Armando Venegas's review, however I suspect he has a faulty pair, as there is no low frequency noise on mine. I found Frank Abagnale's review was much closer to my experience. I wear these at work as the floor above me has machinery making noises all day. I find they work very well in filtering out this background sound, and are comfortable enough to wear for 5 hours+ without a break - no hot ears and no irritation from the headband. The sound quality is excellent; better than the Skullcandy pair I have at home that cost more than twice the price.
(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!
I've always bought Plantronics headsets of various prices, but this beats them all; and for a fraction of the price. It's super loud and clear. I actually had to turn my phone volume all the way down.
A very nice track ball. The scroll wheel is not in the best location; you have to bend your finger a lot to reach it.Left clicking with the thumb takes a little getting used to, but is actually quite comfortable.The range on the wireless is a bit shorter than I hoped. It's around 4-5 ft.
It was written that it should fit for Sony Camera T9 but it is not fit exactlty, you should fix it each time you want to take a shot.
Skip this camera and focus on a different manufacturer. We bought this camera as a Christmas present, and less than 4 weeks after it was opened, the camera was broken (the lense was stuck). We were informed by Sony that since they didn't have any parts for the camera, we had to either take a refund, or a refurbished model. Even though we bought a new camera, we now have to accept a refurb since you can't even buy this camera for the same price anymore.
Great little device. Purchased two to control two TVs. Everything works. If you like to customize things for simplicity, this remote is sweet. All devices (TV, TiVO, DVD, etc) required some customization by me, but nothing was difficult to do.If you feel the remote is "sluggish", you can change the remote's delay per device in "settings" for each device. I found out some device's default delays between key presses were too slow. Setting the delays between 0ms - 100ms quickly fixed the issue. Setting the key delays to 0ms is the quick and dirty way to make it "feel" quicker.
Several years ago, I had sniffed around printers like the epson 1280 and 2000P, noticing that they were suddenly archival. Then I lost interest for a while, never picking up one. A few weeks ago I looked again and noticed this series, which has been around now for maybe a year (which makes most printers ready for retirement by now). I like the print size and the specs about the increased gamut.I had expected to just plug and play, but the first prints were horrific: chalky magenta messes. Then I read a bit more, turning off color management. These were heavy, dark green trash. What's up!?There is a photoscience department where I work, and I inquired about all this. I was given a Gretag/Macbeth ICC color calibration file to print out and return the next day. Each little color square on it was miles away from the intended hue and value. (My monitor was fairly close, though I don't really subscribe to other reviewers mentioning that monitor calibration is so crucial. The software that comes with photoshop to do this is fairly sufficient.) My issue was the that the included profiles from Epson for my paper (premium semigloss) were complete junk- not even close. This was not a new complaint: other folks I know had bought the printer and had identical problems. The only was I could get sort of close was by turning ColorSync on.The calibration print was put under a gazillion dollar densitometer and all the little color squares were remapped into a new color profile. It worked beautifully. The blacks are now rich and dense. The whites are clean and crisp, and everything in between just leaps off the paper. I rate the quality as somewhere between a traditional print, like a cibachrome, and a really nice magazine reproduction, such as vogue or similar. The printer is very capable. Even B/W prints with the new profile come out neutral with a rich tonal scale. I'm not saying you have to have the same fancy color profiling machinery to get these results. I believe there are services out there that can provide the same custom profiles.Why the included profile were so far off is still a mystery to me. It seems unlikely for such a widely released product. I still think I've got some swich flipped the wrong way.If I could do it over again, I'd probably spring for the 4000 printer with the 17" width, even though it's a beastly machine weighing 85 lbs and deeper and wider than any normal desk. The price is amazingly cheap, considering what it can do and it looks built like a tank. The 2200 is most certainly NOT built to be serviced and run in a production environment, but it works nice anyway. The 4000 ink costs are remarkably cheaper in the long run, and having that size capability makes for some pretty impressive prints.jk
This is the second Docking station we purchased....Love the ease of use and the quality that went in to it...Works perfectly for our uses
As of this writing, no reviews are from someone who actually HAS one of the new iPods (10/19). That is about to change....My 40GB iPod's hard disk had been deteriorating for a while, until it stopped working altogether. That happened to be the day before the iPod video announcement (last Tuesday).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 bought this battery as a back-up for our new Canon SD 790 IS. Since it is not a Canon product, I was very reserved. We have used it for a few months and it has worked just as well as the original Canon battery. I am sure it is not as high quality as the Canon battery and I expect it to have reduced performance in the future... But, I will buy another Lenmar battery since it is less than 1/4 the price asked for by Canon and seems to work very well. I am very surprised how long these batteries last. We have filled up our 2GB cards over 3 times per battery charge! That is a lot of pictures. Price Paid: $9.50 from Amazon, and now the price is only $7, how can Canon keep charging over $35 for their battery.--------------------Update - It is now July 2010 and the battery is still working as well as the Canon supplied battery. Thought you would like to know how the quality holds up after using it for well over 2 years! This just amazes me that Canon still charges 5X the price for a battery that seems to be just as good...?!?!
HAVE HAD THE KLIPSCH SINCE 2006. WELL CONSTRUCTED, AWESOME SOUND!WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT AT ALL.
Okay..first off this is a great carousel even with the flimsy arm...very fast and very quiet. By far, the best storage system out there for people with more than 500 DVD's like myself. However the software is HORRIBLE, especially if you plan to use any other operating system outside of a MAC. The reason is because I couldn't figure out how to eject dvd's through the computer with Windows. The manuel says it only works in Adminsitrator mode in Windows and gives NO direction on how to eject discs using a Windows platform. However, you can search and manually do it. BUT....you can pay an extra $39.95 to get the Collectorz DVD software program available online that works with this unit and it works FANTASTIC!! I mean, this thing sings with this software. I was very upset about this unit until I found this software online and it MAKES this unit what it is. I plan on buying 3 more to daisy chain them up and link them off my laptop. Software will search online for all info, pics, extras for every possible movie, tv series, etc. available and load it automatically. They even have a trial version you can use to see what I am talking about. Search Ziotek on the manuel to see how to hook up the carousel...easy as 1-2-3! And no, I have no affiliation to the software company..but they need to work with Ziotek and this carousel for everyone. Honestly, if you are going to pay $150 for this unit, spend the extra one time 40 bucks for the software package.
They are great, They are greater, they are the greatest, there gone used them up recording my on music. All gone bye - bye :~}
Plantronics is a good product. The last one I had lasted three years after being worn daily for over 8 hours a day. The under ear headset does not interfere with my glasses.
It loaded, each film had a canister, so far so good. The film in the picture isn't exactly what you get though. You get four separate boxes, not one big box of four.
This thing works really well. Havn't had it too long but so far it is very nice
This kit gives everything you need to do the basics such as changing a HDD or adding new RAM. It's compact, easy to put away, and gives you peace of mind that you are able to make necessary changes with good quality Belkin products. You can also do some more complicated operations like change your microchip.All in all, I'd highly recommend this kit.
I know some reviewers are saying currently these cables are not Cables to Go. That MAY be the case if it's fulfilled by amazon or sold by somebody else or something, I have no idea. However, on December 3 I ordered these ones when they were sold and shipped by Amazon and today arrived the legitimate Cat 6 network cable, branded Cables To go.
I had no problems whatsoever with this item, it was really reliable. It was slightly more expensive than other objects but its worth it because ive read that other hubs give people reliability problems and are bulky
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...
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.
A couple negative things: if you use manual recording levels frequently.. it won't remember your settings once you power it off. That is a kind of stupid oversight but in most cases, manual recording isn't really needed. Secondly, I don't get sony's need for you to have to push 2 buttons to activate record mode.. My old Sharp MD would automatically go into rec standby after you pushed the record button.. the mz-rh10 immediately starts recording.. you have to push play + record + pause if you want to go into standby. What is up with that Sony?As a player, I love it. The display really is perfect.. very clear, very bright. Navigation is easy with the roller button and makes editing quick and painless. As a data storage unit it's great. Just plug it in and instantly it's recognised as a removable drive.. plug and play simplicity AND it's powered by the USB port so even if you're out of juice it'll work for you.The sound is perfect and it has an EQ that allows you to save presets if you are looking for something specific soundwise.So although the negatives may seem like big deals, they really aren't. It's Hi Def digital amp comes through with beautiful sounding recordings, it's awesome looking, and it's fast.. so I personally feel like the positives outweigh the negatives.
The detector performs excellent on the open highway and in rural settings. The only problem I have ran into is usually in urban driving where businesses have electric opening doors with sensors; these constantly set the unit into alarm mode. Other than this minor inconvenience I feel this unit has already paid for itself and I am fully satisfied with it.
I bought this for my Sansa e280. It is wonderful and provides the padded case that I wanted. I had looked at other cases, but did not want the hard shell cases. This padded roll would protect the player if dropped.The player fits in the center pocket with about 1/2 inch to spare, width-wise. The center pocket is padded and the other two pockets are mesh, which is perfect for earphones and a charger. There are velco closures on all pockets.I like this product so much, I bought one for a gift and another for my cell phone.
I usually don't drive fast, but I got my first ticket followed by 2 more in a space of 3 days after moving to a suburban area. There may have been a "drive to get more revenue" by the cops. One ticket I got was for changing a lane without giving the indicator while driving at 38 mph (in a 35 mph zone) on an empty road. The cop must have been desperate to hand out the ticket! That last ticket really annoyed me as it got counted as a moving violation...so I got this detector.Since I have this detector, I've not gotten any tickets but it's mostly because I learned about the cops hiding places and drive within the speed limit in those areas. This is my first radar so I can't compare its performance with anything else but it detects police cars even if I can't see them. However, many times it does not detect any signal even if you are looking at the cop driving on the opposite side of the road or right behind you. This detector only signals one in three cop cars that I physically see. It could be that the cop cars don't have their radar on but I can't be sure. One time I saw all cars in front of me slowing down even though the posted speed limit was greater so I automatically slowed my car down although the road was fairly empty, and then I realized I was in a school zone. I must have missed the flashing yellow light. Within seconds, I saw this cop aiming directly at my car with a pop radar gun through the front windshield but the detector was completely silent. I came back and read the manual and realized you have to TURN ON the pop radar feature, it's not turned on by default!On auto mode it picks up a lot of X bands especially from drug stores like CVS and Walgreen's and also from gas stations. Some car dealerships set off the laser very loudly but now that I am used to the sound, I don't panic like I used to. The police is usually on the Ka band and rarely the K band.I have definitely started driving even slower since I got this radar detector especially as the beeping keeps reminding me to go slow, even if it is a false alarm from a gas station. A couple of times it has saved me when I was going at 50 mph in a 45 mph zone, I heard the chirp of Ka band and slowed down as the cops may be in "revenue overdrive" and may give a ticket even for 5 miles over. However, it detects the police car when you're almost next to it so it will be too late to slow down if I was driving at 60mph. I've learned the key is to drive safe and never more than 10-12 miles over speed limit. Sometimes when you may be in a tearing hurry and tempted to drive fast the radar will chirp and remind you to slow down, even if you just passed a gas station!
The best thing is the fit, very comfortable. The ability to turn off the mouse is a definite plus. Recharging while in use is very useful although it does require two USB slots.
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!
I bought this remote to use with my recently acquired Pioneer AVH P3100DVDPioneer AVH-P3100DVD 5.8-Inch Widescreen In-Dash Double-DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receivercar audio receiver. I could not find a reference ANYPLACE if this remote would work with the car stereo model I had and the recommended remote Pioneer CD-R55 Remote ControlPioneer CD-R55 Remote Controllooked HUGE and too complicated. I went out on a bit of a limb and bought this hoping it would work and it works great.
it's a blank mini sd, nothing recognizes it. I tried it on my laptop, a mini sd reader on my desktop, and on my pda; doesn't work. it's either defective or just a blank case with nothing in it.i'm trying to return it now. such a waste of time.
Overall, this keyboard is definately a good choice. If you are choosing between this and the Stowaway, It'd depend on how and where you plan to use the keyboard. I don't own a stowaway, but I've heard a lot about it. It seems that it is difficult use on your lap, whereas the Gotype is somewhat usable on your lap. I'd rather use it on a table, though. It comes with TakeNote! and WordSleuth. TakeNote is a word processor application. It makes it's own conduit, so you can transfer any .txt file to it, edit it on the palm, then return to the desktop. You can also create text files on the visor and use them on the desktop. Wordsleuth is a Thesarus that you can access alone or through Takenote. The Stowaway, I don't think, comes with any software except the driver. The Gotype, of course, doesn't fold down. It does fit in my pocket, but that's probably because we young-uns wear big baggy pants with huge pockets. It only protrudes about an inch out of my pockets, and I wouldn't really mind having to carry it in my pocket. It would probably be better in a backpack or maybe even a purse. I use this with my Handspring modem, and the extension leg on the Gotype keeps the keyboard from falling over under the modem's weight. The keyboard also has a plastic &quot;flap&quot; that can be swung down to make room for Handspring's modem. I use the modem and keyboard with AOL's palm software, so that I can read and respond to email and instant messages with the keyboard. If you are an AOL user, you can't access the web, but you can get Email and IMs. You can use most any other ISP to access the web. The keyboard has 6 buttons at the top, which can be configured to open any application, or to activate an onscreen &quot;done&quot; or &quot;okay&quot; or &quot;cancel&quot; button. Technically, you can actually make these 18 different applications by holding the shift or alt button and then pressing the button, but that gets to be a lot to remember. You can activate any onscreen button by pressing command and alt (I think), then the first letter unique to that button. If you want to select Done, hold Command, alt, and hit D. You can also scroll down a page (AvantGo or a document) by pressing Alt and the down button. Again, I think that Alt is the button, it may not be, but I know something like that does it. One more thing, if you've never been great at writing the shortcut letter, there is even a shortcut key!
This is a great all-around Ni-MH battery charger. I wouldn't call it "super-quick", but that's not what I bought it for. I purchased this charger 3.5 years ago with a digital camera and another set of 4 sony batteries so that I could always have 4 in the camera and 4 charged backups. This setup worked great and kept me shooting for 3.5 years and thousands of photos. Finally the batteries have given up the ghost and will no longer hold a charge, so I'm back to buy more of the batteries as the charger still works perfectly. This is a great deal considering the hundreds of alkaline batteries I'd have gone through in the lifespan of these NiMH batteries. I also use this charger to recharge the non-sony AAA batteries I use in my cordless mouse, remote controls, etc.
Need a surge protector that works with all foreign plugs? I throw one of these in my suitcase when I travel internationally. It solves multiple problem. The sockets accepts US or any foreign plugs. Acts as a surge protector. Adds additional outlets for your travel electronics. It's useable in the US too.Be sure your devices accept the local voltage before use. It is not a voltage converter. The voltage requirements of devices are written on the device or adapter.This version has a wall plug for Germany or France. Note, the sockets are not recessed but I never find that an issue.This is actually a great gift for a travel warrior or host.
Let's start with the best part. It's about $8O! I was originally considering getting a Bose Sound Dock but they are about 2OO bucks. More than I was willing to spend and it did not have 12O worth of more sound. They sounded equal at moderate volumes and the igroove sounded better at low volumes. The bose was definitely the winner for VERY loud volumes. What blew my mind was the way Dracula's Wedding by Outkast and Exit Music (For a Film) by Radiohead sounded. There were parts of those songs that I have never heard before through the standard earbuds. Honestly made me say WOW!Set up was a breeze. Fit my 4th gen pod perfectly. The additional connecters for non-pod devices is a big plus!!Of-course it is limited to the quality of your mp3's. If you have crappy downloaded (Stolen) 128bit files or less. It will obviously sound like crap! You should have nothing less than 192bit. I use apple's loss-less format and they sound great! All my Store bought files from Amazon and iTunes also sound great!The only thing I am not entirely happy with is the remote. It has an odd tapered shape that is awkward to use and it is dropped a lot.11-25-2008 updateI have noticed that the price has increased substantially since I have purchased mine. I would not pay over 150 for this. Just shows you gotta pull the trigger when the price is right. If it gets below 100 ever again, get it!
Ive been using this charger for a while now and i must say it is awesome! I love that i can just plug it in and forget about it. Ive forgetten to unplug it for days without issue. It always charges the batteries fully, they work just as good/long as new. The only issue i dont like is the flip down power prongs are a pain to plugin sometimes (always wanting to fold). i wouldnt even care if they were fixed non folding. Another thing i wish it had was a shutoff switch, so you can just always leave it plugged in and not worry if the overcharge protection fails. I highly recommend this to anyone, especially if your still buying non rechargables :( i also recommend you buy another pack of batteries, as once you start using these, 4 will NOT be enough because you will want everything in your house to use them.
this cable was malfunctioning within 30 days , but did not think it was the problem , but it was cheaply built
I bought this product to protect my Zune. Within a month the leather had ripped apart at the bottom leaving the case useless. The entire time I found that the case was difficult to use and didn't fit quite right. The holes lined up with the buttons and screen but the player kept sliding out so nothing would line up. Go with a silicone case instead because those stay in place.
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.
Pretty good hub, I haven't had any problems with it and you can't beat the price.
This mouse is a very good one, except for a factor relevant for me, the weight, it's too heavy for a mouse, this is for the batterys, 2 x AA. I have another bluetooth mouse, it uses 2 x AAA, and it's lighter. Well, anyway is a good product, works fine, and it has good sensitivity to the movements.
this item was a quick and easy install, to connect my big screen TV to my home PC, it provides a sharp clear picture with no fading or interference, i can also quickly and easily, switch back and forth from just viewing Pc content on my TV or PC and or both at the same time.
GREAT FOR WHAT I NEED USED TO REPlace in cordless phone which i am about to replace very soon. price was excellent and so was the servvice
3M's Monitor Stand is very easy to put together (parts snap together...no tools required), it's versatile in height and sturdy. It looks great with my computer equipment and the price is very reasonable!
Just gave this as a Christmas and my mom hasn't had much time to use it but so far it has been very useful. It does come ready to use straight out of the box and is very user friendly. She isn't very tech savvy and was able to use it right away. It gave the wrong directions one time but it was clear that the directions were messed up so re entered the address and it worked better.
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 not getting any digital stations where i was,which is in the woods and not near any TV stations. I purchased a new 32 inch LCD TV thinking I would get something digital but no luck. After hooking up the Motorola Signal Booster I now get 8 stations really clear.
Pros: easy to connect, snug fit, great sound.Consideration: depth...not surprising but make sure you have some room behind the monitor because these do stick out a bit.
I like this alarm clock for its color and space saving size. I had read other reviews on it saying you could not turn the glowing lights all the way off, but you can! I also read a review that said the ipod nano 3g does not work with it, but that is the ipod I have and it works great! The sound is great and I love waking up to my favorite songs on my ipod! The only down side for me was there was no remote with it and that you had to buy the remote separately. Although, I was able to use the remote that came with my under the counter ihome to change the volume and songs on the alarm clock. I think this a great product for the price!
I purchased this camera for taking pictures of family events and fun activities. The extent of my photography experience was limited to the throw-away point and shoot Kodak cameras. I must say that this camera is great for someone like me. The "P" mode is perfect (in this mode, the camera does everything for you). At this point you have a great point and shoot camera with the results being great pictures and you don't have to fiddle with many camera adjustments. It didn't take me long to figure out the basic operation of the camera and get it to the point where I could actually take pictures. I was able to successfuly load the software on my home computer, install the USB driver and insert the smart media card in both my camera and printer in a relatively short order. Instructions were pretty self explanatory.The camera also has advanced features - such as apperture and shutter control priority. The menus are fairly intuitive once you get the hang of how they work. I have found the display window to be visible in most outdoor conditions - although with high intensity sun exposure, visibility is somewhat hampered. It has been exciting learning all the things that the camera can do. I agree with many of the other reviewers, the lens cap and the grinding noise that the camera makes it you attempt to turn it on without removing the lens cap is somewhat of a minor annoyance. However, given the price of the camera, it's relative ease of use, it's features and the quality of the pictures that it delivers, the lens cap situation is not a terrible over annoyance.It's a great camera for introducing yourself to the digital world. It's primary features are the ability to give it's users pretty good pictures with very simple operation while at the same time offering adjustment capability for the more experienced photographer. I like the fact that it is 3 megal pizels because you can print pictures with pretty good resolution in the 8x10 size. Pictures from the camera work well with the HP photosmart printer.All in all, I would purchase this camera again. I've owned the camera for about 3 months. As I become more experienced, I'll update this review and share my experiences.
I bought this to charge my ipod and iphone, and it doesn't really have any surprises. It works fine. Just a good cheap usb charger.
I was looking for headphones that I could be comfortable with for long periods of time.I use my mp3 player for listening to audio books, and the headphones that came with it became very uncomfortable after just a short period of time in my ears. I also didn't want to spend a fortune.After much looking I decided to give these a try, and they have worked out great. They are comfortable for as long as I wear them which has been many hours at a time.The cables are too long, which seems to be the case with any heaphones I've seen, so that's something to live with. For the price I don't think they can be beat.
received everything in the kit-Loved having everything to get me started in photography. Camera is wonderful, very fun to use and is very comfortable to hold.
These headphones give excellent sound quality and are most comfortable. They remain engaged much better than rigid versions and shut out ambient noise very well. Overall a really good buy.But the Amazon specification indicates and 8' cord.NOT. The cord is only 4' - beware.
My old 5-yr-old HP all in one died; I scoured the reviews, including Amazon's, and decided on this. So far, so good. My 11-year old son set it up--no problems. It's fast, does nice color on photos, doesn't take long to power up or down. I haven't been using it often enough to deal with changing ink yet, but both paper feeds work nicely, and it's not a hassle if you run out of paper in the middle of a print run--it just starts up exactly where it left off. Scanning is good, too--faster than I expected.
I bought this mic for my laptop because of its size. It works very well. Sharp, clear sound without much static. No need to look further if you are looking for a mic that's travel size and for ordinary daily use.Its got adhesive on the bottom and a decent length of cable so you can stick it where you want it. Since it would be a little hard to attach it to my laptop, one option i've come up with is to stick velcro on the bottom of it so that I can easily remove it when I close my laptop. The other option was stick some sort of clip on it so that I can attach it to my shirt when I use it.The only thing I don't like about it is that the paint they chose to coat the mic in makes it look like cheap plastic...and its not the prettiest silver color I've seen.
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)
This stand works great with my laptop. It looks good and is a solid device. It also goes along good with the look and feel of my laptop. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to put their laptop on a stand. The price could be a little cheaper but the quality and function are great.
I try to be optimistic, and I read some bad reviews about this product and thought to try it anyway... after all it couldn't be that bad right? Well it was! The remote couldn't learn anything at all! And I followed the directions very carefully. Within an hour of recieving the product I was filing a return. Please save your time and money and don't buy this product!
Almost amazing! The picture, the sound, the ease of using the GL1 is far above any other that I have ever used. The sound feature on the instant playback was a welcome change. I could hear a truck coming down the road even before I could see it. The picture is awesome. I caught fall color leaves on the snow. With the white, green, and fall color spectrum, it put the digital camcorder to the test. Downloads were superb! This Pro-Am is one to move up to or if you want the best start here.
I bought this small tripod to hold a Bushnell spotting scope. It is well made and does a great job for this purpose. Very stable and light weight.
Great Camera for the price. I used on a whitewater rafting trip and it took great pics and videos. I did have a problem with the camera after loaning to another passenger on the trip. IF YOU WANT A COMPANY WITH GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE - THIS IS THE CAMERA TO BUY!!! The company went well beyond customer service to not only replace camera but also helped in retrieving my pics from a bad SD Card.
Despite the low reviews for these headphones, I purchased them in the hopes of getting a better sound from my Zune. At first The sound was soft while listening to music and videos. In order to get a better quality of sound, your music files need to be uploaded to your Mp3 player at a higher quality, 192kbps or better from within the Mp3 player program (ex. zune program, itunes etc). After doin this the sound quality became a 100% beeter and louder with a good range of bass and treble. Movies sound great as well, voices and sound effect are great. The headphones reduce the outside noise a lot but not completly.
reception is great and I didn't have to buy an a different antenna....very pleased and the price was better than any place I found (truck stop, radio store, etc)
Do not buy this product, unless losing tracks is your goal. At first, we were very happy with this mini-disc, as the sound quality (if you buy the Sony mic) is impressive. However, when we downloaded the files (which we spent a month live recording) to the software included with the device, they were not able to be burned to a CD, and they were unable to be transferred back to the mini-disc. This came after extensive researching on the Sony web site, downloading the additional upgrade and WAV converter, etc. etc. I spent an hour on the phone with Sony support, at which time they told me to re-transfer the files, which not only was bad advice because it did not transfer again, but it then erased all of the original tracks on the mini-disc. After spending 2 hours on the phone with Sony support, they had no solutions, told us our files were in "limbo" and told us we may not be able to use these tracks and that they would have to call us back. While we waited, we came up with our own backup idea, which would lose sound quality but at least save our files. Sony then called us and recommended the same idea, only they recommended we buy an additional backup disc. We bought two. Good thing we backed it up TWICE, because not only did the software delete the first disc of music, but it also erased part of the backup disc due to an error message that came up from the Sony software (not a computer error, but a SONY SOFTWARE ERROR). Sony support gives you an event number when you call, and they are very courteous, but one event number is not going to cover all of the problems that we encountered with this software. Also, if you call after hours, they ask you ten minutes worth of your personal information and THEN tell you that they are closed and you are not given the option to leave a message. There is no telling when the software is going to fail, and we had to take a gamble with our last disc. Experimentation with tracks is unthinkable, as we were constantly in fear of losing material. We tried to get through the transfer process as fast as possible, for fear of another error message intruding and erasing tracks. We finally got the software to agree with the idea of burning a CD, only to transfer them to the CD in random order (not the order we transferred them). After throwing that CD away, we re-organized the files on the screen, and burned another CD. We had carefully purchased Sony Cds, since we wanted the quality to be top notch. We found that the ONLY Cds that did not come out with a clear recording quality were actually the Sony Cds. We tried three Cds just to make sure it wasn't one bad CD. Maxell and Philips actually worked much better with the Sony software-- they were flawless. Sony had static throughout the entire CD. All were the same download! Another complaint is that the instructions regarding burning a CD from live audio are not complete. They lead you to the point of transfer from mini-disc to hard drive, and then you are responsible for finding out the remainder of the process (converting files and burning to a CD). Obviously, Sony has now upgraded their product to allow for CD burning, so they should include some information with their product which tells you to upgrade and to use the WAV conversion tool BEFORE you transfer the files to the software included with the product. Why can't Sony make this compatible with Media Player, for example? Why does it have to be Sony software? Their software obviously needs to be researched further before more people lose valuable recordings. There is no safeguard against lost files. I would recommend buying a DAT recorder or another alternative if you are serious about recording live music. If you decide to purchase this product, I recommend first upgrading to SonicStage 2.3, downloading WAV converter tool (available on Sony web site), and then pray. I at least hope this advice will save you the 30+ hours we spent just at the computer, plus the additional finances that we incurred (cables and discs) just to back something up that should not have needed to be backed up.
built well; arrive quickly; made well; get one for each vehicle, and there will be no swapping of unit from vehicle to vehicle, and therefore forgetting a charger for you USB device or phone.
This cable works great with my PS3. Price was outstanding and shipping was timely. I could not be more satisfied. Why would anyone pay loads of money for one of these cables when they can be acquired so cheaply?
Works as advertised, and FAST to boot. My old reader go 600kbps/sec. This bad boy xfers files at 14mb/sec.
Update: I continued to have problems with the cartridges for months, but eventually they started printing with gaps in the printed page and I realized it must be the drum! Replaced the drum and the cartridges print great! Please forgive my previous review. These are great products. If you are having problems like I described below, try replacing the drum!This must be a refilled toner cartridge. The side of the paper have a stringy black material and splotches of black toner. At first it was on both sides of the paper, now after a month it is only on one side. These pages are useless for anything but drafts. Now I have two of these toner cartridges and it will be at least a year before they are used up. I will never order from this company again. Get new toner cartridges from legitimate suppliers. It is worth the money you pay to buy new toner cartridges!
I really love this laptop stand. It takes up less room than the flat kind and works perfectly with my ThinkPad. Definitely a good deal!
This is my third PDA - I've always owned 'CE' boxes. The first was a Compaq 140 PPC - clamshell design, unreadable mono display, but with a full keyboard. That alone made it worthwhile. Then I got a Phillips NINO 512 - COLOUR. Very, very neat, but still limited to single tasking.Now I have the e740 - I didn't know what I was missing!!!!- Ultra Sharp, very bright display.- Fast, responsive operation.- Very sexy looking!!- Beautiful cubist metal case- Lots of programmable buttons- Built-in WiFi - extremely cool - standing in line at the bank, surfing on some upstairs office's open access point. Sitting in the john and browsing, when I'm notified of a just-arrived e-mail WOW!!!- Available, optional VGA output to allow Powerpoint presentations using external projectors!!!!But there are negatives, as well:1. The recording button is rather craftily located where it can be pressed without anyone noticing during a meeting. It also gets pressed every time you take the unit out of the supplied slipcase and often when you just pick it up. I often find that it's recorded 20 minutes of audio without my intending to do so.2. There seems to be no control over recording quality - CE 2.0 in my Nino allowed me to control the recording sample rate - the PC2002 seems to have chosen a low rate codec and it is not exactly hi fi. So I'm a bit of a nit-picker.3. The touchscreen seems a bit 'slow' to respond. Try playing Solitaire (the only game supplied) and you'll find yourself dropping cards during a drag - never had that with either of the previous machines - and this is a 400 MHz Xscale while those were 103 MHz slowpokes!!!4. The browser is a bit slow and seems to lock up from time to time. Admittedly that has to be a PC2002 issue and not related to the PDA itself, but it is worth mentioning. As well, the WiFi seems to require resetting the PDA (non destructively) from time to time.5. Everone comments on the master power switch - they say you can easily switch it instead of the WiFi power switch. I haven't seen this. I haven't experienced this. I don't think it's a problem (at least I don't until it happens to me, I suppose). In the meantime, I keep mine backed up and synchronised, so if I DO accidentally switch it off, I won't be at a loss for data.6. Palms have a dedicated 'Business Card' that can be beamed between them and to CE-based PDA's. My Symbian-EPOC-based Ericsson R380-Worldphone also does this. So why doesn't PC2002 offer this feature? If you want to beam information, it seems you have to manually select a contact - or perhaps I should say that I haven't figured out how to dedicate a contact entry or other data to a dedicated Business Card function.7. Connection to this device is by USB, infrared, WiFi - but there is no serial port. OK, people say it's becoming pass&eacute;, but I'm from the old school.Do I recommend it? Absolutely!Is it better than everything else out there? I don't know. I haven't tried the Ipaq 3950, which is the direct competition to this unit - the e740 is slimmer and lighter and has two removable media slots.What I do know is that it works well, especially compared to my previous PDA's.I recommend it for anyone who needs a serious PDA with wireless connectivity and/or the ability to handle both SD and CF media.Would I ever switch to a Palm? Admittedly there are more applications available for the Palm, but I don't think I'd make the jump.I believe that over time, as CE becomes more entrenched in devices (no one is saying that the Palm OS is going to be deployed in anything except PDAs and as the PDA component to a cellphone - CE is going to be in EVERYTHING. One OS for all my toys - that would be neat!!With the $150 in incentives that Toshiba is currently offering the US (I'm in Canada, where there are no rebates or promotions) it represents an unbeatable high tech gadget with a very high 'neat factor' . . . IMHO at least until Sony-Ericsson releases their new P800 cellphone-PDA combo in 2003.
This is a great little printer for quick and easy 4x6 prints. Make sure you use the canon photo paper, I had some HP hanging around, got some smudges, and images were not quite as clean. I'm a little upset that I didn't wait a couple more weeks, the price went down quite a bit since I ordered it.
I never understood why the original cartridges are that expensive. I like this alternative at a much affordable price. It came very quickly and works just fine.
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.
Hey, it's worth it for the price. I surely long for the Bose QC 15, but that costs a lot of pretty pennies and this didn't. It blocks out enough of the airplane noise to be useful, although it's not very comfortable to wear for more than a few hours. I have to let my ears breath every couple hours for comfort. It's nice at work to block out some of the chatter around me and the white noise speaker just above my desk. Until I can get a hold of some QC15's, this will do.
The only reason I've given this 1 star is because you can't give it 0. I've spent several hours every day for the past 3 days trying to apply this thing to my MacBook Pro and even took it to the Geek Squad at BestBuy who couldn't get it on properly either. My house isn't dirty, I've washed the danged thing a dozen times, and have tried 5 times using the spray with iKlear and apply while damp method. My husband has tried also, and he used to apply 3M window tinting film for a living, so knows what he's doing. I *finally* managed to get almost all the air bubbles out (forget using the little cardboard thing they call a squeegee - get a window film application kit and use that one, though I don't recommend using that fluid) and it still has an area that isn't adhered correctly. If I thought I could get a refund, I would certainly ask for one, but I'm certain the manufacturer would claim the fault is with the person applying the product. Oh, and BestBuy's Geek Squad tried to charge me twice the cost of the protector to install it, and it had just as many air bubbles when they tried. I live 5 miles from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and if I thought I could get one of the engineers there to try this in one of the clean rooms, I'd give that a shot, but after 3 days of working on it, I'm not sure even that would work. Total waste of money!
Yup, this is a surge protector. If you want to be able to plug in multiple electronics at one time, then buy this, because that's what this does. Nothing more nothing less.
I've been trying to move to have a central file location for backup, common files across computers and multimedia storage (music + videos). Instead of networking a usb drive, i wanted something which could stand on its own without a computer dependency. I have 3 machines to connect to this: winXP, Vista & Mac OSX. I have the drive connected straight to the netgear router on the home network.The Buffalo Linkstation Live has been great so far. I was able to drop 80 gig of multimedia files on it quickly and also migrate some office documents and files also. The 3 machines are using the multimedia files as their iTunes library, and this has worked well so far. All machines have been able to map drives and connect without incident.The web-based management interface works well for setting up access and shares. It is very similar to most router software interfaces. Using the management UI is straight-forward, although the streaming software part launches a new browser window for no obvious reason. There is also a capability to have a trashbox or recycling bin feature on the shared drive, but no operating system seems to have the ability to empty the trash... so this feature is lost on me.The drive has worked great so far, and is pretty quiet, and tucks away well. The common files are all shared and accessible, now setting up a backup routine for all machines is the next step for this drive.
Bujold is usually a science fiction writer. Last time she ventured into fantasy, with The Spirit Ring, I didn't care for it. But The Curse of Chalion is absolutely splendid
I own one, two of my freinds, who are musicians, own one and I would recommend this sound system to anyone else who is looking for a great sound from a three piece system. Altec Lansing FX6021 has a crisp high end and a full low end; from music to movies this system continues to perform on a level I enjoy each time I listen.
The price of ink makes me a little crazy, but at least I know the Canon cartridges will work. I've had mixed results with the generic cartridges They have always been exchanged easily for ones that do work, but it is annoying to put in a bad cartridge when you need to print something.
Because of the length, this cord does not come out of my computer every time th desk is moved, or the computer box is moved. Works good.
Bought this Ipod Nano for my daughter for Christmas. Love it!Ipods are very user friendly, very easy to download songs!
Unfortunately, with my busy work schedule I haven't had a chance to explore all of the myriad capabilities of this product. The one complaint I've read that I believe is worth repeating is that connecting to satellite uplinks for the GPS function can take several minutes.The unit uses pocket pc software (Windows Mobile), and gps software (Tom Tom).The Windows Mobile includes a mobile version of Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Media Player, and Powerpoint.The Tom Tom software is good, you can create favorite destinations, and also change the style of exploration (aka are you traveling by car, bike, or on foot.)I have no complaints myself, as long as I turn on the unit as soon as I get in the car.
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.
I have this gear for more than two months since March/2005 and I am really amazed by its good quality of sounds when comparing with other no-name flash MP3 players. Its deep rich bass really give me lots of good listening pleasure.But this gear is not perfect and be aware the following:1. YH-820MS will only display either English and Korean characters, nothing else. If U look other foreign characters, this gear is not the one.2. Battery time is not very good. Full bettery charge will last up to 5-6 hours. Each full charge takes close to 3.5 hours.3. It takes close to 40 seconds to boot to have sound out4. 2 out 10 times, booting will hang and requires hardware reset5. It works with either Naspeter or MS's media player Version 10 only. Do not expect to drag the MP3 songs or music folder into this gear. It requires SYNC thru MS's media player and "SYNC" 1500 songs into this gear requires lots of time.Other than these concerns, I really enjoy this gear.
This machine had great potential-if only it wouldn't shut itself off after playing for 5 minutes. Maybe I just got a lemon but buyer beware.
The idea and size of the SanDisk is great but the control toggle is just to small. When trying to scroll through songs I would skip to the radio or another folder. The sound quality was great and creating folders and transfering music was easy. Although the files did not always transfer in the order of the playlist. I returned and guess I will have to save up for an Ipod.
I have three of these and plan to buy more as I need them. I even intend to use these as christmas presents. I have used them for about four months now and they are perfect. No scratches for audio cds, computer CD-Rs, and even DVDs. There's not too much more to say about them, except that the price is right.
Device failed after 12 month of moderate usage. Inside there are 2 Maxtor disks. Very bad and unreliable appliance.
The product itself is excellent. However, the software used to transfer music is miserable. It took me an hour to install and update the zune. The device has good potential but, not really worth the money now
Not as steady as I would like, for that, you need a tripod. But for traveling and emergency stands, it does a good job.
I bought this because I recently purchased a new digital cmaera, and being cheap, I did not get the battery charger. Well I paid for that mistake by having to put in new batteries after every ten pictures. These Sony batteries charge fast and I take about 60 pictures on a 5.0 megapixel camera before they need recharging. I use the other two as "backup" batteries on the various other items in my home.
Well, based on the picture I thought this was not only a signal booster, but a signal splitter. To my surprise, the other coaxial input is for the AC Power Adapter for the wall... So is only a signal booster, you can't use it for splitting signals, too bad.
All I wanted was a solid protective case with a Canon logo on it. This is exactly that. There isn't room to fit the neckstrap inside but that doesn't bother me. The neckstrap now doubles as the case's shoulder strap. The little side pocket is detachable and can fit a battery and a memory card but that's about it.I give it a 4-star because there is always room for improvement.
Great sound. The front of the speaker as far as a rock design cou;d have more detail like a rock so the speaker is not somewhat in apperance but the performance as far as the sound and being a larger rock is great. I did not realize that one rock is set for right and left balance so I used one wire hook up because I wanted two large rocks in the landscape to have a better sound by distance between the speakers. Thanks.
These work well. Very good connection. I get nervous with usb extensions due to prior experience, but these are great.
I've had active noise cancelling headphones before that actually use sound waves to destructively interfere with outside noise and require batteries before. That being said, these do the EXACT same thing, but are cheap as dirt. If you can get past the feeling of having earplugs in your ears (which after a while isn't so bad at least for me) then these headphones are awesome! Very responsive bass, and literally the largest frequency range I've ever heard on a pair of headphones CLEARLY, thanks to the idea of putting headphones in earplugs. I strongly recommend, especially for the price. I've found a new go to pair of headphones.
Very disappointed. This shows as being an adaptor for Cybershot cameras. Well, there is NO port for it on my DSC-W570. Am I missing something? Anyone know if there's a way to connect this before I try to send it back and hopefully get a refund?
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.
this product does NOT work on windows 7 ... the logitech site forums are filled with unhappy people and logitech has no answers ... DO NOT BUY
I have the same problem in 2/3 of the cars I've tried it in. The springy center part does not spring out correctly leaving only intermittent contact. I got Garmin to sent me a second one free, but it has the same problem! This makes 3 total, since I had one of the older style ones with the COM port for my older unit. I had to fix that one using the spring from a ball point pen.It's not just in my car either. I've used other car adapters without any problem.
My wife picked up a Fisher Price kid tough camera since I was getting nervous with my 3 year old becoming a shutterbug with my DSLR! brought it home and couldnt get it to work :(realized I had put an SDHC card in it and that was causing all the problems...yeah!This card worked perfectly and now this little camera can take a million pictures before we have to delete any for her to keep clicking away...very very happy daddy.
I bought this RAM for my parents aging PC that they don't want to get rid of yet. I installed it, and there was an immediate performance difference. Applications respond in a timelier manner and it eliminated a sluggishness that the PC experienced now and then. It has been installed in the PC for about 4 months now with no errors or problems. I should note that the PC is running Win XP Home and it previously had 512MB RAM.
This signal booster works fantastic, especially paired with the the Philips SDV2940/27 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna. I used to get pixilation on a few channels and now everything is fantastic. Here's a copy of the review for the antenna which explains what I did.The antenna is compact, looks great, and works fantastic. The included signal amplifier from the Philips TV antenna is not very powerful and the coax cable is low quality. I would recommend using the Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier (includes 2 quality coax cables) with a quality splitter like the Monster Standard 1GHz RF Splitter For CATV Signals MKII - 2 Way RF Splitter (or anything else under $10). I bought a great 1 GHz splitter at Home Depot for under $10 as well. You do not need to purchase the more expensive Motorola Signal Boosters with built-in splitters. Just buy the splitter separate, it does the same job and you won't have signal loss through any unoccupied sockets.Most importantly, make sure you reorient your antenna by displaying the signal strength of the weakest channel and adjust it to the highest signal on your TV by going into the TV signal setting menu.Then, you'll need to rescan for more channels on your TV. If you are using Windows Media Center you'll need to do the following ~ Media Center/Tasks/Settings/TV/TV Signal/Scan for more channels, then Digital TV Antenna Signal Strength, then finally Set Up TV SignalNow you'll have a great TV experience without having to purchase a bulky and ugly looking antenna.
The headphones are great. The sound is great and I love the color. Only slight problem is the way the earpiece sits into your ear. It takes a bit to get them to sit in place. But maybe they will get better over time with all that extra sweat they will be subjected too.
This DVD-RW has more minutes formatted than any other DVD-RW that I have tried - was very pleseantly surprised. Do wish it came in a spindle of 25 or 50 - would be another plus.
So far this works great and brings my 32" TV up to the perfect height I wanted it. I also have my DVD player under the TV so because of it's size I'm pretty sure it won't end up sagging in the middle like a couple of the reviewers had. It seems sturdy enough and it doesn't look bad sitting there. I like it a lot.
I have had these headphones for over a year and am 100% satisfied. I use them exclusively for working out and running. They have pretty good sound, a nice carrying case, and have survived over a year's worth of running. I have not had any problems with them falling out of my ears or the wire shorting out. In fact, I use a tie on the wire so that the cord is not so long when I run. Despite this, no problems.This is probably the best pair of earbud-style headphones I have ever purchased. I am so happy that I am ordering another pair.
This was a terrific deal! I wish I could find a larger capacity that isn't "HC", so I'll just have to work with more cards.
This is the first VST product I've bought---since then, i've only bought VST brand HDs---not just at home, but also at work. Unlike it's brother, it does not rely on a AC adapter for power, which is a real plus when bringing work home. The data transfer is great for a few files, but don't expect speedy transfers when trying to copy huge directories (ie number of files) but in single (or smaller #) large files, the copy speed is great. The hard plastic shell has proven time and again that this is a durrable drive, designed to take more than just desktop abuse. With the two FireWire ports on the back, this drive can be daisy chained with other FireWire products. With great customer support (VST) and my past experiences with their products, I would recommend this drive for both the office and home.
Yes, on my Acer Travelmate 4651, this little wonder cut out all my heat problems instantly. I recommend the product, even if you have to wait a bit longer for slow shipping that I experienced.
I built my own machine (like I've done a few times over now) and had gotten what I felt was a great case at the time. It's a ThermalTake with nice big 120mm fans so everything runs quiet. The problem? The HD rack is oriented perpendicular to the front grate. Usually, you expect HDs to be oriented so the short edge faces front/back and the longer axis follows the long axis of the case. This case rotated that 90 degrees. This led to me having to essentially squeeze the SATA cables against the case door. Luckily the cables don't have to actually be folded (which of course would ruin them). The power cables attached to my PSU (also a ThermalTake but not included with the case) happen to be oriented right so they fit without much problem.I'd thought about how great it would be to have an angled SATA cable but didn't really think they existed. Then, one day, on a whim, I searched and found these suckers. I got one (I've got three HDs) to try it out and it worked like a charm. Swapped it out booted up and everything was golden. I just got the two additional ones I recently ordered. Planning on installing them when I get some downtime and finally have a case door that isn't bowed by the HD rack. And, 2ft is more than enough cable for most standard cases. I can't vouch for specialized cases or BTX cases (mine's ATX). And, even if your HD's are oriented the "right" way, depending on your setup, you might want to use these so your cables flow better in your case.
This iPod was able to store a lot of my music. So far, I have over 670 songs on it, with quite a bit of room still left over (and most of the songs I have on there are 4-5 minutes long!). Not only that, but it's so easy to use! Also, instead of paying for songs on iTunes, you can just rip music from your CDs, put them into iTunes, plug in your iPod, and it'll automatically put them in. However, if you want to be able to make backups of your music so you don't have to go through all those CDs all over again, I'd recommend buying "PD+Rescue for iPod." Since my laptop crashed, I lost all of my music in iTunes, and once I installed that software, I was able to transfer everything from my iPod back onto the computer.
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.
Excellent sound and material quality with beautiful look. I match the speakers with Onkyo 805 receiver. It is terrific.
My daughter's Ipod got stolen!She paid for it with her babysitting money!I looked all over for it!Then I went to amazon.com & found it!It arrived within 2 days in perfect condition!Thank-you amazon.com my daughter is smiling again! Deb
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 received the SanDisk 512 for Christmas. This product is small enough for me to use at the gym and on extended hiking trips.It did take me some time to learn how to efficiently copy wma files to the product. I found that treating it like a removable drive, manually creating a folder and then copying individual files directly from Windows Explorer was much better than trying to copy using Windows Media Player. Didn't try MusicMatch.Overall, once I got the hang of it, it went pretty smooth. I did not have the "crash" problem that one of the reviewers experienced. I'm running XP Pro on a Dell notebook.This is really a good product. I'm not sure of price comparisons with other products - my wife bought this for me for Christmas. My son did go with her, so she had some "expertise" during the purchase process. I'm not being chauvinist here - I rely on him too for some technical guidance.
I bought these speakers because the price was so low for such a well known name. I've always wanted to try out some Polks and they didn't disappoint. I have Avid bookshelf speakers and Bose bookshelf speakers as well. I did a side by side comparison and the Polks blew the others away hands down. For $40.00 dollars you won't find a better deal. They have a well balanced, rich, full sound. Plenty of bass and beautiful highs and midrange sounds. Wonderful imaging. I originally bought one pair to use as my fronts on my home theater. They sounded so good I got two more pair. One pair to use as my surrounds and one pair to use as my main stereo speakers.They have such an amazing sound that I have been listening to CDs I haven't listened to in years just to hear the rich full sounds that the Bose couldn't come close to.These speakers need about 8 hours to break in. After that you will never listen to anything but Polk again! Hats off to Polk for producing an affordable speaker that sounds amazing.
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.
A bit disappointing. The images are not as close as expected andthere is no possibility for improving the view.
If you want an AM/FM/Shortwave (plus Longwave) radio which is a superb performer yet won't break the bank, this is the one.I can flatly state that this radioSony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Receptionis positively the finest compact portable shortwave, longwave (and AM/FM) receiver currently on the market. I believe that it is the finest compact portable shortwave receiver ever designed.To get anything more capable, you will have to spend a LOT more money - and it is possible that, unless you research the market VERY carefully, you may get something which is not as good!This receiver is simple to operate after reading the owner's manual. JUST MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ IT! Also make sure you UNDERSTAND it! If you do not, or are not sure, then re-read it! Re-read it as often as necessary. You need not be embarrassed - no one else will know how many times you have read the instructions! (It shouldn't take more than one or two CAREFUL readings of the instructions to fully understand them.)You must realize that this is NOT an ordinary analog AM/FM radio where all you do is turn it on, select AM or FM, and maybe change the stations with a knob.This is in fact a sophisticated portable communications receiver and thus requires a learning curve if you are not familiar with shortwave reception. (I have read some reviews here on Amazon's site which clearly demonstrate that the writer[s] did NOT read the instructions! You'll be able to easily spot those for yourself.)If you do read and follow those instructions, this radio is quite easy to use and, by following these instructions (and also by reading some basic books about shortwave listening such asPassport to World Band Radio, 2008 Edition (Passport to World Band Radio)andWorld Radio TV Handbook 2008: The Directory of Global Broadcasting (World Radio TV Handbook)), you will derive maximum benefit from the radio. Once you have learned how to operate this receiver, you will find that using it becomes very intuitive and VERY rewarding! (Please note that the two books mentioned above introduce new editions each year; you can check for them here on Amazon.)This receiver contains just the controls necessary to bring in signals clearly, thereby eliminating much complication that can cause difficulty in use.Its main claim to shortwave fame, in addition to its overall superb design, is its inclusion of a synchronous detection circuit (as well as full single sideband [SSB] reception), available on no other currently available new receiver in its size- and/or price-class. This circuit can make the difference between hearing a station or not hearing it. It can almost totally eliminate interference from a close-by frequency. The circuit also works on the AM band and eliminates selective fading distortion, commonly heard around dawn, dusk, or evenings when listening to distant stations. (The skywave comes in slightly behind the groundwave, or the skywave itself comes in out-of-phase, and causes distortion on other radios which makes an announcer sound as though he/she has a VERY bad cold! This annoyance will not occur on this Sony.)For shortwave listening, it is quite sensitive off its whip antenna yet is robust enough to handle a significant external antenna, should the owner decide to use one.With this radio, the user can easily and conveniently hear, at appropriate times of the day, English-language broadcasts from England (of course!), China, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Viet Nam, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Argentina (with some GREAT tango music), India, and many, many more. Also, for those conversant in various foreign languages, there is no shortage of those as well. It is fascinating to listen to news and commentaries from these various countries and to compare equivalent news items. It is particularly interesting to see how some countries will emphasize or de-emphasize certain items and, of course, the varying opinions expressed in their commentaries are of great interest to us here in the United States.ASangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antennacan improve shortwave reception but is not truly necessary. (The Sangean can be plugged into the radio's antenna socket; the wind-up antenna Sony supplies with the radio cannot. It must be clipped to the whip antenna.)Regarding AM performance, this radio is superb. If desired, its AM reception can be improved by means of aTerk Technology AM-1000 Advantage Passive AM Indoor Antenna, used inductively, but this too is not really necessary. Local stations come in, as expected, extremely well, both day and night (especially with use of the synchronous circuit) but what is unexpected is how well this relatively small radio receives long distance stations. At my location, Canada, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic often come in like locals! Other stations from around the country do so likewise. These signals come in loud and VERY clear. One would not expect such high quality performance from a radio this size. And while some other radios in this category may be as sensitive as this Sony, not one of them has the synchronous detection circuit which "cleans up" the received AM signal and makes it fully listenable.FM sensitivity, selectivity, and capture ratio are all excellent.This radio has been manufactured unchanged since 2001; its predecessor model (from which there were only minor changes) dates back to 1994. Incredibly, in all this time, no other manufacturer has been able to design a radio even equal to this Sony, much less superior.Its construction quality is absolutely first-rate. It is still manufactured in Japan (for Sony by Towada Audio Corporation, a company located in Kosaka, a town in the Kazuno District, Akita, Japan; they actually developed the radio), unlike all other compact shortwave portables which are manufactured in China (or, rarely, in Taiwan). Japanese build quality has long been noted for it excellence and this difference really shows. Believe me, just a cursory hands-on examination or comparison between this one and any other receiver in its class will confirm that its construction quality is second-to-none (and is even better than some tabletop communications receivers).In order to buy something "better," you would have to spend at least three times the price of this radio and what you would get (the Eton E1, for example) would not be anywhere nearly as portable as this one. (Nor will its construction quality match that of this Sony.)Some people have complained about the whip antenna being somewhat delicate. In fact, all whip antennas can be damaged relatively easily. In that regard, this Sony radio is no better nor worse than any other. In any case, however, the exact replacement antenna is available from PartStore&lt;dot>com. The antenna takes less than one minute to replace.Sound quality is pretty good - great for news/talk, somewhat less so for music on FM. But even this can easily and inexpensively be corrected by means of a cable available from your local Radio Shack that will connect the radio, via its line output jack, to your stereo system. Or, should you wish to use powered auxiliary speakers, thisLogitech Compact Speaker System Z320 for Notebooksis inexpensive and works extremely well. Of course, there are also much more expensive powered computer speakers which may (or may not!) provide better sound than the Logitechs. The choice, as always, is yours. I really like the Logitech Z320s.This receiver can be powered by four 'AA' batteries - either by standard alkalines or, better and far more economically, by rechargeable 'NiMH' types. The radio is very efficient with batteries; a set lasts a very long time and, of course, rechargeable ones can be recharged over and over again.The radio has over 100 memories (100 "regular" memories, 2 more memories for the alarm clock function, and one each for the bottom of each shortwave frequency band). These memories do NOT disappear when changing or even removing the batteries. They are totally non-volatile and will remain essentially "forever," until you manually change or delete them. Even the clock remains for several minutes while changing the batteries. If, however, you remove the batteries for a long time, then you will have to reset the clock. This is very easy to do and is the only thing necessary to reset. There are, in fact, two clocks, one of which can be set to your local time, and the other which can be set to any time zone you desire; I have mine set to UTC [GMT]. (When you set the local time, the other time zone is automatically set as well so you only have to set the clock once.)Sony no longer offers a suitable AC Adapter for this radio. However, Radio Shack does. And the Radio Shack AC Adapter (Cat. # 273-025; the appropriate Adapt-A-Plug [free with purchase of the adapter] is Cat. # 273-1705) is not only better than Sony's original, it is smaller and lighter in weight, and less expensive, costing only $12.99. This adapter and plug can be bought at any local Radio Shack store as well as online if you wish. (It is too bad that Amazon does not sell this adapter!)All in all, this radio, especially at Amazon's current price, just cannot be beaten in terms of value for money.It is, in my opinion, the best value in a shortwave receiver currently on the market and, in a world full of often ephemeral electronic "gizmos," one of the few genuine electronic bargains.This is a radio that the owner will never outgrow!================================================================================================================Update: May 16, 2008To improve shortwave reception at home or when traveling, I recommend the Sony AN-LP1 Active Antenna in addition to the Sangean ANT-60 mentioned above. The AN-LP1 is powered by two AA batteries, folds neatly, and fits into a convenient storage bag. While it is for indoor use only (it mounts in a window) or outdoor use only on days on which there is no wind blowing, it is an extremely useful addition to the owner's armamentarium.If you wish to purchase one (it sells for about $115.00 including the shipping) there is an advantage and a disadvantage - and they are both the same! Currently this antenna is being sold ONLY by an eB@y dealer in Japan (just Google "Buyfromjapan" and then enter "AN-LP1" in his search box) -- but he is absolutely reliable and FAST - you'll have your antenna in less than a week by Express Mail - and he takes the usual major credit cards as well as PayPal.I believe that using an AN-LP1 with an ICF-SW7600GR results in an almost "perfect" portable shortwave reception center.
I used this to install a new stereo in my 98 Honda Accord. It worked great with one minor criticism. They should really load the wires needed for the steering wheel controls or throw an extra wire or two in the bag with the pin crimped on to the wire. Since it was only $4.05 when I bought it I just bought two so I could scavenge the extra wire I needed. My rating is 4.5 stars but would be 5 if they provided the extra wires.
This Palm does not come with a docking cradle, which makes HotSync'ing cumbersome. It also prevents integration with add-on devices such as GPS. Not up to Palm's usual standards!
Thanks to this item I no longer have to look for my many thumb drives. It keeps them all in one place. Now I just have to clean up my office so I don't lose this at some point.
I really like this keyboard. I oringially bought it for my home office but since I found it so comfortable, I decided to get one for my main office too (of course I had my company pay for that one).
These MD's are top quality. Better than many others they are. I hope that MD's will continue to be made as they are practical and the sound quality is excellent. Thanks for listening.
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!
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 originally purchased this CD player for my office because of it's sleek upright design and how it would fit on my desk without taking up a lot of room. Unfortunately within a couple of weeks one of the CD players (it has 3) started skipping. At first I thought it was the disc, but after trying several discs, realized the problem was the player itself. I resigned myself to using the other 2 players, but soon they were having the same problem too. I was very disappointed to spend this kind of money on a CD player for it to only last a few weeks. Beware, don't waste your time or your money. Avoid this CD player.
My PNY card worked fine for a one year and suddenly went belly-up. One day it was simply unreadable. There's a "lifetime" warranty, but do I really want another of these?
So cool, it floats, it ranges and the price wasn't too bad either. I have looked at others but I wanted something small, light, and rugged for hunting. Where I live you maybe get shots out as far as 200-300 yards max so this works just fine.
We bought this product last Christmas and have been completely satisfied. No problems. A real handy, must have gadget. Throw away all the paper grocery lists. Everything is categorized & you can add any items that may not be on the SmartShopper.We bought another one this year for a family member.Try it, you'll LOVE it!
I am sure that this battery is perfectly good, but it had an extra plastic piece that stuck out on the backside that would not allow it to slide into my computer.
This product coverts IR remote signals to radio and then back to IR. This a great product to use so you can control a tv from another room or hide your cable/satellite box.
these headphones get soo loud and are soo awesome who wouldnt want these, they are big and awesome, impress girls and friends by gettin these. PIMP!!!
I should have listened to the other reviews. The screen does not "pull down" or "retract" properly. The mechanism seems jammed or low functioning. Much effort has to be taken to "pull down" the screen causing a loud clicking or banging sound as the screen rotates. To retract I must manually press my fingers into the roller frame work and work the "roll" in circles to get the screen to retract a few inches at a time. Returning is costly. I plan on making due until it completely breaks and I will by another model from another company. If you plan on having the screen permanently deployed this may be an o.k. product.
This could have been a great gadget except it didn't recognize my 5 year old Sony A/V receiver. Even in "learning mode" this new dog couldn't learn old tricks.
Product was dead on arrival. Not only that but the door in the back is poorly designed. I imagine that the door would come off for good after having in my pocket after a week. Super flimsy.
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 found this gorgeous little camera at a thrift shop completely broken and priced by someone who obviously had no clue what it was. I sent it to the Leica shop to get it fixed which cost several hundred dollars. For $260 (which is what I ended up paying for it total), it was completely worth it. It's stylish, it takes great photos, it's tiny; basically it's perfect. But honestly, there's no way it's worth the full price new. The photos are really nice, but maybe I'm spoiled by my DSLR, which takes photos whose quality easily rivals film. I mean, they're just not that nice, if you get what I'm saying. If you can find one of these cameras used, I say snap it up. But really, it's not worth it's price tag.
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.
The ipod mini itself is built solidly. The sturdiness of the product was the biggest factor in my decision to buy an ipod rather than another brand. Some of the other ones are put together like a Yugo made on New Year's day.The battery life has been good. I would say it is about what is spec'ed, but I've never totally drained it. The user interface is straight forward and utilitarian.This was my first purchase of an Apple product - and it galled me to no end that iTunes music cannot be effectively exported or other copy protected music adaopted for iPod, thanks to Apple's dilgently monopolistic efforts in thwarting Real and others. Ipod does not support Yahoo's music service (of course).Nevertheless, the ipod is typical Apple - a good product with proprietary features that force you to stay within the Apple ecosystem and pay high prices for equipment and accessories. What's the profit margin on a pack of 3 ipod skins that sell for $25? gimme a break.In spite of these negatives, I am satisfied with my ipod and would recommend it - it's definitely the "safe" way to get a quality MP3 player. It functioned well on a 3 week trip through China. You can always just buy MP3 music elsewhere and import it rather than patronize iTunes...
I have had the TV for two weeks. The picture quality is very inconsistent. It ranges from completely fantastic to unwatchable. For me, the most annoying problem is that the TV over processes images to create lot of artifacts. Human skin can look very unnatural and pixelated.I don't know if I got a poor sample or it is endemic to Samsung TVs. Some posters on avsforum have reported the same problem.Buy at a local store so you can return it, there is a good chance that you might not like it.
I bought by Palm IIIx on a whim. I figured, &quot;Well, everyone else seems to think they're great.&quot; They were right. The Palm IIIx is fantastic. For me, the best features are its address book and the &quot;To Do List.&quot; Gone are the little scraps of paper I used to use to keep all my lists of stuff to do. I've been completely neglecting my paper address book ever since I got the IIIx. Between its small size, its ease of use, and its versatility, this Palm is a winner all around. BTW, I highly recommend the O'Reilly PalmPilot guide to go with it. Like all O'Reilly books, this one cuts right to the chase. It makes the IIIx even easier to use.
Got mine today and it is great - not as noisy and the Jerdon that I have and dried my hair just fine - I think the cord may be a little longer too. Don't know about the longevity of a $11.00 hair dryer, but so far it's great.
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.
The HR-XVC33U shows great picture and performs well, which is no surprise based on other products in the JVC family. For those looking to record from VHS onto DVD, this product will not suffice. If your wedding is on videotape, you can get an IWeD from anchordigital.com and then play the IWeD (and your original videotape) in the JVC unit.Overall - solid picture &amp; sound, good overall DVD/VHS player
Sandisk really knows how to make their products. I've never had any problems with any of thier products, this one included. I saw reviews about the shipping charges and was aware of how much they charge, but even with the shipping, it's still cheaper than anywhere else, especially in a Best Buy or other store. I would still buy from this company.
A great help with running wiring throughout the wiring panel without interfering with components mounted above.The only downside is that the enclosure is not deep enough to accommodate the grid lifter and some of the other equipment holders.The nice thing about the holes in the middle is that you can use this module in conjunction with the ethernet and telco module to bring in the wires at the point of use.
We have this Garmin and another Garmin model too. This unit is the absolute BEST of the 2!! And the other one is a newer model and cost more? The Garmin C340 can be upgraded to traffic reports and newer map additions when it needs to be updated. But Garmin told me over the phone how to check for future upgrades needed and it came with the most accurate and most current information right out of the box. I just received this for Christmas 2007 from my daughter and wouldn't take any other brand or model out there! It was user friendly from the moment I took it out of the box...and my husband was given another Garmin model, but likes mine a whole lot more! Great screen size, great sound and directions too. It even re-directs me when I make a mistake (thank goodness). Oh well, he's stuck with his.If you are wondering whether to go with this model or this brand, don't even worry about it! This is the only one you'll ever need! It even works in other countries when traveling.I live in California and had to get the dash friction mount which works perfectly! We can't have units put on our front windows. You don't need any adhesives, Velcro, etc. It just sits on the dash where ever you put it without any problems, perfectly!GET IT NOW!!!!
The Monster HTS 3600 MKII Power Conditioner arrived just in time for thestart of the Bejing Olympics. The first thing I noticed was effect the unit had on the picture. It took it to a whole new level. I have a 50inch Panasonic plasma with a PS3 for blu-rays. Bestbuy nevercould sell me on their calibration service due to the fact my picturelooked so good right out of the box. I was afraid they would mess something up and my plasma would never look the same again. I did'nt thinkit was possible for my picture to get any better...that is until I hookedup the Monster Power conditioner. The picture became sharper, the colorsmore vibrant and saturated and there seems to be more of a 3D sensation to the picture. The box is quiet with no noise whatsoever. It stayscool, no heat whatsoever even though I never turn it off. I got mine forless than half of the list price through Amazon so I'm real happy withthe deal. As I always say, If Amazon don't sell it, I don't buy it. Amazon is the greatest.
This is a great product, nice color for a women. Very slim and portable, BUY IT
I absolutely love having TiVo. With the TiVo service it's a snap to record the shows you want. It's great being able to pause live TV. I will delay watching a show so I can skip over the commercials.There are a few caveats with TiVo though.The TiVo service keeps track of what you are watching. This information is used to automatically record programs that you may like. Don't worry though, the TiVo suggestions will be overwritten if it runs out of space. They also use this information for analysis of viewer habits but this used collectively(like Nielson ratings) and they don't appear to track individual data.Another caveat is the recording quality. For regular TV viewing it is ok but with HDTV and rising customer expectations it may not be good enough. I recently got HDTV and I'm a little disappointed that I won't be able to view it in the same quality as a recording. Even at the highest quality recording setting there is still a significant loss of quality. In defense of TiVo I don't know of any other method of recording HDTV..yet. On their website they mention that as HDTV becomes more prevalent they may develop a TiVo capable of recording it. You could wait for the next generation of DVRs but I wouldn't hold my breath. Personally when I can, I'll watch HDTV presentations live.If you have a busy lifestyle and you like watching TV I would definitely suggest getting a TiVo.
I was anxious to be able to use this device to charge my ipod, my rechargeable batteries and to use my blow dryer while on holiday in London. The first time I plugged in the appropriate adapter it blew a fuse in the hotel and burnt out the device. Didn't work out for me!
This system is primarily intended for your computer, however I think it is much to nice. This system really knows how to push out some really rich sound. If you are in the market for a low costing system I highly recommend the z-5500. I hooked it up to my tv and dvd player with pretty much ease, (make sure you get the right cables) and within a little bit I was pissing my neighbors off. Great buy. Logitech seems like they have quality products in general.
These speakers are very convenient and are easy to hook up. The sound is wonderful. Highly recommend them.
I had been using my Garmin GPS with batteries for years. I used the rechargeable ones, keeping the cost low. I figured I didn't need the additional cords and hassle of the cigarette lighter power adapter. I purchased one on a whim, and I'm really happy with it. I didn't use the backlighting on the GPS at night before, because of how quickly it would drain the batteries. Now I can use it every minute, and I'm really enjoying my GPS even more. I'm glad I own this product.
This is a good product, so if you're doing things around the house or if you just want to listen to your music aloud this is a must-have product.
I bought this for a custom computer that I was putting a media card reader in the front drive bay.Card reader fit in to this adapter just fine, and adapter fit perfectly in to my case. It was an NZXT Gamma case. Color and texture fit perfectly and it looks OEM.
I have read the other review's and frankly the most accurate one was from the DJ. I bought this unit 1 week ago and have had NO difficulty recording on either cd-r's or cd-rw's. They are of the "DIGITAL AUDIO" variety, as the manual states they need to be. I had NO difficulty locating them at a music store and yes they are the 80min variety(and work fine).Be sure to "FINALIZE" your cd after burning it or they will NOT play on ANY other cd player(it WILL however re-play on this unit unfinalized so don't be surprised it plays on the 785 but not elsewhere). I have recorded from the radio as well as a phonograph. No problem. You CAN adjust the record levels despite what others have said.(I beleive it even has an automated setting for keeping levels from different cd's equal when making mixed cd's)Why only 4/5? 1- no digital output. 2- The users manual is not the greatest(but it is enough, despite the jumping around you need to do in it to find the info) and 3- The jog dial for track advancement(I like the skip button on the unit. However, that feature is on the remote).The ONLY PROBLEM I have had using this unit so far is with entering and KEEPING the text. It usually works but not always. I am sure that it is due to user error(I've only had it a week!). That, people is also what I think most of the negative reviews are do to as well. Beware of USER ERROR!! Its not difficult to use this unit with great results. I'm no rocket scientist. Just pay attention. ENJOY!!!
HP makes great products for their printers. I made the mistake of buying a refilled cartridge and it leaked all of its ink into the printer destroying it. I just wish they would put more ink in the cartridge since it is not totaly full.
Works well - easy plug & play. It only takes a short while to get used to the track ball, if you're used to a traditional mouse. I like it because it relieves stress on my wrist. The only down-side is that it is too easy to accidentally click the right button. Overall a solid product.
I was looking for a silent keyboard that would glow- this sounded like a great buy from the description. I tend to be at the computer a lot so seeing that i eat there a lot, a food/liquid proof keyboard that's washable sounded great! And it is, if you look past the fact that you can barely type a sentences correctly without going back and having to add spaces and fix typos.I write, email, chat, and play video games on the pc, so this is a major problem. You have to very deliberately push down on the keys, rather hard (sore fingers aren't rare), and yet if you push them too hard it'll give you a double key-stroke. It's pretty much impossible to type quickly.If you are a 2-finger typer, the type that are very slow and dont type a whole lot, this can work. Otherwise, don't bother. Buy something better, please.
this is a must! easy to install and help you a lot with the horizon.
I've been buying Netgear routers for a decade+... But this thing has been nothing but a hassle since it came out of the shrinkwrap: dropped signals, cramped bandwidth, and most recently a complete failure which compromised the router's (already buggy) software and rendering it a sleek paperweight. Netgear technical "support" is a maze of voicemail and nontechs reading from xeroxed instructions on the other side of the planet. After 2 hours getting to an actual human (in Karachi), determining that the router was in fact dead, I was informed that they would send me a REFURBISHED replacement in about TWO WEEKS OR I could elect to pay them to replace it in a week... all the while sympathizing with me off of cue cards and refusing to actually solve the problem. An embarassing, shoddy way to do business. NEVER AGAIN.
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 purchased these for a relative who was straining to use the standard strait 'qwerty' keyboard. I couldn't have hoped for better results. This fixed several ergonomic stresses. Highly recommended ROD
Couldn't get much easier than this.Unpacked it, plugged it in and plugged my cards in.No need to install any software or drivers.It automatically creates logical drives for you. That is, you'll see new drives (like M. N, O, P). It is a bit annoying trying to figure what drive maps to what cards, but you'll get used to it quickly and it's not like it's a huge annoyance. You can also just go in and rename the drives.You'll mainly use this to transfer files from cards to your computer (or network), but you can also use this to transfer files from a card to another one.It takes more space than I would like, so I left this connected to my server and shared all the drives. When I need to access a card on my laptop, I simply access these shared drives.
I was in the market for a media player with video and more and saw the Zune. It was such a deal ($99) that I could not resist. It is fantastic. I now have all my music, pictures, videos, TV from my Tivo, Podcasts, and videos from YouTube in one place. I bought the car adapter as well, so I can play my favorite tunes everywhere I drive. With TV shows from my Tivo, I can keep the kids entertained while traveling as well. The device interface is intuitive and quick to learn, and the software interface is very easy as well.
These showed up a day earlier than expected, so that was cool. They are light in weight, which is nice, they fit over my ears nicely and the sound quality is good, but kind of seems to depend on what you're using them with.On our pc, the sound is great, but not as loud as we had hoped, but that has been an issue with our pc.On a small mp3 player, they sounded much better. Better than any other pair I've used. The bass was great, and not too 'boomy'.On my phone, which has mp3 & video support, it was also great.Depending on how you wear them, or how big your head/ears are, there could be some discomfort after long periods of use. I felt them pressing directly on my ears after a while, and they did make my ears warm after a while as well.The adjustable straps are nice, click firmly and stay where you want them to.The cord, which was a big part of why I got these ones, is wonderful! Instead of just being right next to what you're listening to, you can get up and walk around a bit! The one I have, is around six feet in length at least. I've so far left it wrapped up like it came, and that gives me around three feet to move around comfortably in my chair or couch.While these may not be the best around, I've so far found them to be a good deal for the price. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a new pair.
I like my set and I think they were a good value but I do have a couple of minor issues with it: 1) Being plastic, the hood flexes when you get a good grip on it, which can make it hard to turn when putting it on or taking it off. 2) If you use a UV filter between the converter and the hood, it sets the hood out there just far enough that you will see it at the corners of your full-zoom pictures! Back off just a hair on the zoom and it's fine. All said, this set is of good Canon quality; although, had I been able to find a rubber hood (the kind that you can invert back around the adapter) I would have definately gone for that!
Now that I know how much bang for your buck you get with this Transcend card I cringe every time I walk into Best Buy or Circuit City and I see the prices for their 2GB SD cards. $80.00, $60.00, or $40.00 after mail-in rebate just won't cut it any more. Stock up before they realize what a bargain this is!
This adapter has not given us any problems. It does its job efficiently, quietly, and with excellence. Definitely recommended. Great look too!
We've had a lot of Canon gear and this model is nice. The only thing I don't like is that it is substantially smaller than our A40 series and will take some getting used to. Feature wise there is no comparison and the battery life of these newer models is exceptional. Large LCD is nice too. Handle this model first though because it is pretty small and somewhat smooth/slippery.
I actually used these speakers inside because I needed something in white. They have good sound quality. I added a subwoofer and it is impressive.
I don't understand how it doesn't show in any of the pictures that it comes with a bulky power cable. So I send it back and got this one PRO SERIES AC & DC Nikon MH-61 from Amazon :)
For the price you pay it's not to bad. With the way it is made it takes a little time to get in, but after that it fits. It might work better with different types of laptops, but it's a really tight fit for my Acer Aspire, but with some gentle coaxing it fit.
Ahh...the Microsoft Zune. I was looking to replace my 8gb Creative Micro Photo. The Zune with its large screen, multimedia features and 30gb seemed the natural choice.Right out of the box (awesome packaging) the Zune felt great. Even though it's larger than the iPod, it just felt.....right. Not to heavy, nice textile feel. It feels solid. But, first things first, installation of the software. Here's where things went down hill. I first set up the Zune on my work PC, it went without a hitch. As soon as I tried installing the software on my laptop is when the massive cluster began. Both the CD version and the downloadable version of the software stalled. It took about 2hrs of fooling around before the install completed. And I should note my laptop is fully updated and runs flawlessly, it definitely wasn't a software problem on my end.The software is an absolute joke. It basically installs what seams to be almost another copy of windows media player. Why Microsoft didn't give the user say.... an option to install Zune plugin for the existing media player is beyond me. And the software is absolutely a must. You need to install it to get the Zune to work. Creative really has the edge in this department. With all their players you can access the HD through my computer and drag and drop files. The software is always optional. I highly recommend any owner go to www.zuneboards.com. They offer user created hacks and utilities that "unlock" the player to play pretty much any type of music and video file, even eBooks and PDFs. I personally downloaded 2 hacks to allow me direct access to the HD and allow for different video formats.Another downside of the software is its way to complicated. You have to "Name" you're Zune, create a windows Live ID and all this other nonsense. God forbid I just wanna load it up with music and jet. It actually links itself to a kind of "Main" computer. If you take you're Zune and decide to install it on another PC you have to do the registration process all over again and it deletes all your media. It's definitely way more complicated then it has to be, especially considering that we're talking about an MP3 player. And that whole Marketplace using "Microsoft Points" is another boner. But, if you're paying for music these days you're a chump anyway.So, as you can tell the software is an absolute bear. But once I got it up and running it was great. Transferred all my selected files over and it was trouble free. The only thing I spent some time with was the videos. It takes some tweaking to figure out the right codec and bit rate to get the most out of your videos. I used a program called "Alive Video Converter" to basically convert any file format to WMV or MP4. It also lets you adjust the resolution, video and audio bit rate.The screen is big and bright and everything looks great. I especially like the fact that the album art takes up pretty much the whole screen.I haven't used the FM tuner at all. I can't imagine why anyone really would. The WiFi feature is pretty gimmicky. I can't see myself really using it that often. And if I did it would be more for sending pictures. Maybe I if I lived in an urban environment....All in all this is a great high end MP3 that tries a little too hard. I would definitely buy this instead of an iPod. It's cheaper, more flexible, has better build quality and a lot more options as far as media types.You might also consider the new Creative 30gb player.
I own several different Belkin cables and have not had a problem with any of them. This exact cable is much more expensive in stores $25 to $30. There's no reason to pay that much, so I buy most all my device cables at Amazon.
I have had numberous back covers and most of them crack at the corners a few weeks after installation. This one is still perfect. I love the rubberized plastic feel, helps with it not sliding around on your hand.Update: Had the cover for less than a month, and one of the tabs on the side that holds it on snapped off. I am not rough with my ipad, and it does not get dropped. I take very good care of things. Now it's useless.Update 2: Seller shipped me a new one to replace my broken cover, and within a few more weeks, it broke as well. seems like stress fractures at the corners. I do not drop my ipad or be rough with it at all, and it still breaks.
Efficient to set up, reliable, and insert function all make this a beneficial product. Cost was a bit high, limiting it's review to 4 star level. I might have been able to get something similar for a bit less but I like the feel, weight, button setup and directional mic I purchased with it. The mic is a must.
I have used the DIR-655 for years now and it is the best i have seen and used. Reliable workhorse that has range of over 150 feet if not obstructed.
I was a bit leery after reading some of the reviews about this product but I can say that it has made a profound improvement in the sound and the picture quality of my home theater system. No longer do I hear the occasional popping sounds on the audio of most of our HDTV stations. The video has much less horizontal streaking. My experience with my wife listening was similar to other reviewers. She confirmed my observations spontaneously. I suppose that the degree of improvement must vary with the amount of signal noise that is present in the buyer's home area.
I bought this looking for a cheap camera to put up pictures on the web. 1.3MP (1280x960) should be more than enough for that. However, in 1.3MP mode, this camera takes awful blotchy photos. I suspect this camera's CCD actually uses far less than 1.3MP and interpolates up to that resolution, since the photos this camera takes don't lose any apparent detail when downsampled to 640x480. In fact, I keep mine set at 640x480 all the time, because that's the only way to get decent detail out of it. Bottom line--this is a toy camera.
I purchased this unit about 2 months ago and love it. The unit is tiny and much more durable than the ipod. It has a huge memory and works well with Media player. I would get this over an ipod anyday now!
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.
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.
This nifty hood does do its job of shielding the LCD from light. The problem is that it must be folded down to use the viewfinder. Folding it is cumbersome since the side panels must be pushed in to fold the cover down. This makes it impractical since if you want to review a shot you must open it and then to take the next shot you have to close it.
I bought this along with the DWA-140 wireless adapter and had high hopes for a long range, fast network. After an hour with tech support, they told me to return it.
Works great for what I needed. I, in general, don't care about brand names but I've heard of monster before and it was a good price.
I was looking for a high-quality yet portable pocket radio under $50 when I spotted the Sangean DT-120 AM/FM Stereo Pocket Radio. It is well worth the investment, having exceeded my every expectation. The reception is stellar, even in places where a radio signal normally wouldn't be picked up very well (e.g. away from a window). The 1 required AAA battery lasts for over 24 hours of playing, even with the Dynamic Bass Boost and the stereo option on. (The radio can output audio in mono as well.) There is room for 10 FM presets and 5 AM presets. In addition, the radio immediate stops playing upon removal of the headphone plug, thus saving energy. There is also the option to have the radio shut off after 90 minutes of play. All in all, I highly recommend the purchase of this product.
They are, and they aren't, great binocsWhat they are: as it says, the lightest and least expensive IS binoculars on the market (right now). The optics themselves are only merely very good, but - HAND HELD - with the IS activated, they allow me to read fine print about 20% closer than with my Leica 8x32 Ultras. On a rest, the Leicas are superior. It's the elimination of the jiggles - the 8x25 Canons don't give an image that's as bright and contrasty as those high dollar Leicas, but the steadier image more than makes up for that.What they aren't: waterproof or armored. So have a care if you use them in conditions of rain or dust. They're much more complicated than simple binocs, with electric circuits inside, and the matter of reliability does come into consideration - but in the first year, they've survived life in the tote bag ,bouncing along dirt roads without a hiccup. Two more things: besides armoring and ruggedizing, Canon had to compromise _somewhere_ to make them this small. So, while the IS deals well with rapid human shaking. it doesn't seem to correct at all for slow motions. I imagine the engineers were forcd to leave off the sensors for slow motions, to fit everything else in. And, they use CR123 batteries, more expensive and harder to find in a pinch than AA batteries. Of course, if the batteries run dead, all your are left with is a functional set of very good, if a bit bulky, 8x25 binocs. What Canon has created is $300 binoculars that - hand held, with the IS active - outperform my high dollar Leica 8x32 Ultras. And, I imagine, the Nikon SE's, too. No kidding.
very poor sound quality, very uncomfortable, and the cord isnt long enough. just buy a cheap pair of ear buds unless youre swimming in the things.
I've had the unit for about a year now, but only paid about $50 for it. About six months ago it developed a volume problem. When the unit is first turned it goes to full volume. It will also sometimes turn on all by itself, at full volume, durring a thunderstorm. The sound quality is pretty good though, especially for the price. I like bass, but find the iVoice a little too bass heavy. I usually wind up using the bass reducer function on my iPod. I would have given it 4.5 stars if not for the volume issue.
I had a techie career and this is a cool product. Not only is it pretty good at voice recognition (though not perfect but think of all those accents). The company is great too. I somehow didn't get the extra tapes (postal problem, I am sure) and the company sent me double my order for nothing and it got here in two days. I am impressed with the product and the company. My wife reallly likes to do her grocery list this way because now she gets everything on the list when it runs out and not have to remember a week later.
Remote is easy to set up for all devices, navigates menus easily, has large buttons.
I bought this player 6 months ago. The hard drive failed and I sent it back for service. Creative quoted $180 to repair the unit and refused to perform the work under warranty. They admitted the failure was not due to our abuse. The only warranty you get is 3 months, after that - tough. This company does not stand behind their products.
Works wonderfully, but be aware that there are several types of outlets in the world! This has the "U.S." type (flat prongs). I bought this before my trip to Ireland in 2005, and having never travelled to Europe alone before I did not realize they have a different type of outlet (round prongs)! Luckily I was able to get a plug adapter from the hotel desk, but am now having to buy a plug adapter before my next trip!
i bought this hoping it'd cure my terrible carpal tunnel, but its unusable because of the space bar. its POORLY MANUFACTURED and very stiff. so stiff, this is me typing with it:dont buy thisproduct beccause ther spacebar is complete crapthis productis conpleteltterri8bleahd the spacebar iiscausing an excruciatingpaininnmy thumb.yep. buy something else.
I have 17 years playing guitar, and this is the most amazing delay that I ever used before. I play all kind of music, from pop to black melodic metal.
I was hesitant after reading some of the not so favorable reviews on this product, but I went ahead and purchased it anyway. Boy, I am sure glad I did!!! It was a lifesaver on our 1,000 mi trip to MT this summer!!! Our 2 year old daughter was tickled pink that she could watch her favorite videos in the car. We didn't play it constantly, but gave it a pretty good workout. No problems whatsoever! Comes with all the accessories you'll need in a travelling DVD player.
This is a great scanner, BUT I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT WANT TO HAVE ACCESS TO A HARD COPY OF THE DETAILED USER MANUAL/GUIDE. So if you have 24/7 internet access to the HTML only guide then fine, as long as you have the time to drill down/through it for what you want. Called Epson support and they confirmed that such a guide does not exist for this $750 scanner. Not even a pdf version, so now I have to download every page, print to pdf, and compile one - that I will publish to the internet when done so others can benefit from Epson's weird documentation support philosophy.
This is my first camcorder &amp; I am 100% satisfied with the product. I am a loyal Sony consumer, but I looked at all the competition before deciding on this one. I choose the DCV-310 because even though I felt it was a little pricey, it had all the features I wanted plus some extra 'toys' to play with. Both myself &amp; my wife are learning to film with this camera &amp; find it to be very user friendly. I've experienced the same picture quality problems other users report, but I find this is due more to my lack of operational knowledge. As I learn more about filming, &amp; using the camera features, my videos have vastly improved. I strongly feel that for the money Sony should have included a higher capacity battery. I also found that I am beginning to need some of the accessories i.e. larger batt., stand(remote), light attach., &amp; more as my skills grow. I feel this camera will last me well until I am ready to upgrade to the next higher skill level &amp; very much predisposes me to purchase a Sony camcorder again.
got this and used for a few months, now zipper broken off (one end) and the other zipper is broken (fell from zip) it seems this is a poorly made product, will not want to buy again
I just bought my nikon d80 and I accidentally touched the lens and left fingerprints that couldnt be wiped off.But the brush and the sponge on this pen helped me a lot!
Not sure why this would not charge in the phone. It was rated for the model it was installed in. The charge light lit, but never even minutely charge the phone. Amazon returns are very easy. Thank you Amazon.
I bout this for my iphone 4 and now i dont have to burn another cd again! Im also now able to talk on my phone while using my car as the speaker! Came on time and works great. May not ever leave my tap deck.
I have only had these headphones for a few days, but I am very impressed with them. They have excellent sound quality, including a very decent bass. I do wish the band would adjust a little smaller than it does, but aside that they fit pretty well and are quite comfortable. The covering on the ears is the type of foam that rips easily, but considering the price, it's just fine. I definitely recommend these headphones!
This replacement battery works perfectly. As far as I can tell, this battery is just as good as the original one that came with the computer when I bought it years ago.
I wish people wouldn't say that this Cd burner isn't any good just because they don't know how to use the nero burning software or because they set it up wrong and therefore it isn't capable of being as good as some of the top name brands out there today. If you take your time to install this drive correctly and set everything up right and take an hour or so of your time to go over the features of the nero burning software and learn how to use it then I guarantee that you will be glad that you bought a Lite-On and didn't spend top dollar for a quality name brand just because your familar with it and didn't want to take the time to learn how to use a generic brand to it capable abilities. If you just take some time to install everything correctly and learn how to use everything to it's potential then you will be very happy with your purchase.
These Logitech X-230 speakers throw serious bass for $28. I only have to turn it up 1/3 of the way and the walls throb. The volume knob separate from the power button is so much better than the Boston Acoustic BA-635. The sound is rich and volumous for music, and for pc games like thief, it is crisp and clear, especially for listening for guards' footsteps. The mesh covers for the two satallites seem a little thin, but since they sit atop the computer desk and away from mischievous cats they remain unmolested.
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.
Amazing product, even more amazing shipping time. Ordered Tuesday night at 11pm, received on Wednesday afternoon around 1pm. Wow, wow, wow. I love this lens!
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.
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My husband LOVES this thermometer set and uses it every time he decides to do a meat smoke. It works very accurately and the features are great!
Bought this so my kids would not have to keep unplugging and switching cables between thier video game systems. I also purchased an inexpensive RF adapter based on what another reviewer stated. I had no problems with the built in RF adapter (no need for the extra one I bought!), and the product works great for me.
I previously owned two headsets, a Panasonic and a Plantronics. Both had problems where people on the other end could not hear me properly. This one works great. I can hear everyone clearly and they can hear me clearly. There is no volume control, mute function or voice reduction, but it serves its purpose as a basic headset. It also feels fairly sturdy for a headset. For me, it is alot to move around with, it doesn't really get in the way, but I would have preferred a one-earred headset. Great for the price.
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.
This was the least expensive headset I could find that worked with Rosetta Stone. Great product even if it is labeled Microsoft!
I finally got this KVM switch to work -- but it has some serious design flaws:1. the KVM's compact design doesn't accomodate cords easily. The DVI cable from my monitor was a little larger than the design of the switch so it had to be scrunched -- scary -- into place. What's worse the supplied power adaptor cable COVERs one of the auxiliary USB ports -- so you end up with just a single functional auxiliary USB.2. You still have the two USB ports for the shared mouse and keyboard. But guess what, the keyboard USB port only works with SOME USB keyboards. My Kinesis keyboard failed to work with the switch, which beeps endlessly until you plug a &quot;proper&quot; keyboard into it. Tech support told me that the switch doesn't work with all keyboards including the new USB keyboard supplied with the G5 Mac computer. The only solution I found was to plug another USB keyboard I had into the keyboard port, and then plug my kinesis keyboard into the remaining auxiliary USB port. Now I have NO auxiliary USB ports.3. Belkin also sells DVI cables with USB and audio cables for this product. But the DVI cable doesn't match the DVI port on one of my computers -- tech support said there's a lot of different DVI connectors. In fact I was told that the switch wouldn't work with my DVI connector, so I was out of luck. Fortunately, I didn't believe him, so I just bought another DVI cable -- and it workedOnce I had it working -- it did what it promised. Switched keyboard, mouse and audio between two computers -- but not after a lot of work, inconvenience (I have this extra keyboard that has to always remain plugged in) and extra cash for new DVI cable
I read all the reviews before purchasing two sets of these headphones to use with my brand new iPod Touch. The comfort and sound quality is good, if you can manipulate the mini-connector into just the right position. Otherwise one hears either the left channel, the right channel, or white noise. If you are lucky enough to find the sweet spot and both channels are operating, do not move the iPod or the cord or you will immediately loose the sound. Both headphone sets have the same flaw. I borrowed other ear buds and headphones and tried them with my iPod and I did not encounter this problem, so it is unique to these particular headphones. I know that they are really inexpensive, but Panasonic should be ashamed of itself for putting out a product with this kind of mechanical flaw. It is too expensive to send them back, so I will trash them and look for something that actually works. Please consider paying a bit more for a product that functions as it should.
I was generally pleased with this GPS system--my first--when it worked. I liked the big screen and it was pretty user-friendly. Occasionally it would lose signal in a weird spot, but it wasn't a big problem. About 2 weeks after we bought the thing it died--would not turn on at all. So we took it back and they gave us another one. It worked fine for about 3 months, then when I tried to turn it on today it was dead as a doornail once again. My husband is a systems analyst and electronics whiz, so I'm pretty sure it's nothing we're doing wrong. Back to the store it goes tomorrow, and we're getting a Garmin or Magellan. This was my first and last experience with Harman Kardon.
Superior print quality and number of pages that can be printed/copied. I have tried commercially refilled cartridges and off-brand compatibles. In my opinion, the saving in cost is not worth it. In every case, the "official" Brother cartridge performed better and was, at the end of the day, cost effective.
This case is great & very durable. It is the perfect size and even held my seapass card! It is great for protecting your Optio digital camera!
Have been using this card for over a year, excellent value, and a great product.
Pros: I love these speakers. They perform well over par compared to other speakers in the price range.Con: Some features produced for this unit never finished development including the downloadable firmware port and usb functionality. The USB port is basically useless per contacting Speherex. Another thing is the warranty claim company(third party not spherex offices) is very bad at handling claims, almost if not worse than Dell customer service.
I bought these to use on a recent trip. I didn't want to risk expensive headphones getting lost, so I was excited to find well-reviewed headphones at such an awesome price. They are worth every penny! I will confess that I am not an audiophile, but not once did I notice a lack of sound quality whether listening to movies or music. I have used them every day since in a number of situations and they have proven themselves to be very durable. I also love that they are comfortable and low-profile. Not a fashion statement per se, but they don't draw attention either. Buy buy buy!
I've had my Kingston drive for quite a while now and haven't hit a problem yet with it. It's hard plastic casing is sturdy enough for carrying around in your pocket (with keys and change and all that stuff) with no ill affects. Really the highest praise you can give a USB flash drive is that it's fast and reliable. This one has been both for me.
This card was recommended to me by a friend who has written a book on how to set up a wireless network. The card, he said, is manufactured with superior components. I was tempted to buy other wireless PC cards that purport to do the same thing but cost $... instead of $..., but in this case I took my friend's advice -- and I'm very glad I did. The card works very well. I've used it in a two-year-old ThinkPad running Windows 2000, an ancient ThinkPad 760EL running Windows 95, and a new Gateway running Windows XP. No problems with any of them.
I was looking for a small radio with good AM and FM reception for use during exercise at the gym. This unit does the trick. I can't imagine it being any smaller and still have decent AM reception. I've also found the mono lock feature to be good to prevent signal wandering as I move around the indoor gymnasium. The only negative I found was the fit of the included earphones. However, I had another set from another unit that plugged in and work great with it. Also, it would be nice if it came with a belt clip, but I've worked around that.My old unit was a Sony Walkman, about 25 years old. It still works OK, but is comparatively difficult to tune and hold tuning. The digital tuning of the DT-120 is far superior and overall a big step forward. I'm very pleased with it.Exercise routines are so much easier and the time passes much faster when you have music or good talk radio to occupy your mind.
My husband purchased this camera for me a few years ago. I didn't use the camera very much. As a matter of fact, it still has the original stickers on it. Many add-ons were purchased at the time, some of which I have never used and are still in their factory sealed packages. After the waranty was up I started experiencing problems with the retractable lens; it would not extend out when I opened the sliding door. I have tried to get the sensor part required to fix the problem, from Olypus, but they say the only thing I can buy is a new battery cover. I told them that I was recently advised that poor sensors is a common problem with their retractractable lenses and replacements should be made available. The representative said I could send the camera in to them and they would fix the problem for $125.00 What nerve! I will never buy another Olympus product and I will tell everyone I know about this issue.
This is my first experience with GPS. This product makes using it a simple experience with on board instructions. Viewing the screen on a Laptop as opposed to most of the Portable GPS units is a definite advantage to the user. I would purchase another immediately if the need arose..
Pentax K100D Super 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Shake Reduction and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 LensThe Pentax K100D Super combines low cost with high quality images. I am able to use all my old Pentax lenses along with the included zoom. Very pleased with my purchase!
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,
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.
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 am not a computer "techie" and the thought of opening my computer to install anything makes me nervous. But the directions were very easy to follow and when it was all over and done, I felt as though I had accomplished something!..I have had no problems with it and am very happy with the purchase.
Used the microphone just once so far-- but the quality was excellent! Loved the price too. I think it's a good buy.
I received the Garmin GPSMap 60CS about a week before leaving for a short vacation trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. I used the GPS as my map to get from Wichita Falls, Tx to Santa Fe. The unit took me direct to the driveway of my motel located about 2 blocks from the downtown plaza of Santa Fe. I then used it later in the week to navigate to Taos, New Mexico. I had no problems with the unit and I continue to learn more about the unit's features. It is a great device that works exceptionally well.
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.
It is truly a spectacular radio. I use it as my main "sound" source. I recommend it to my friends and have just bought one for my two daughters as Christmas gifts. I don't use it as an alarm clock......it's too good for that! I have no problem comparing it to the Bose radio. With knobs too!
This case is flimsy and prone to tearing. In fact, it was torn before I took it out of the package. I definately wouldn't recommend this case.
I bought this when they promised a $25 rebate... the rebate never came and the company promising the rebate will not respond.. amazon denies any responsibility, so they effectively baited with a non-existent rebate... don't buy from amazon if you're figuring rebates as part of the price....
When I originally bought some of these cables, they were $4.13. Just in case, in order to get a particular order over $25, I bought four more just to have them around (a lot of peripherals, especially printers, don't ship with the product). At other stores, such as Staples and even Wal-Mart, these were going for $12 and up. Can't beat the price.
I bouth those at a local staples and after few weeks of use with SKYPE I decided it was a waste of money. Just like other reviewers mention the microphone volume is very low, many times i have to repeat or shout into the microphone for others to hear anything and the earpease even though it feels confortable at first after waring it for about 10 minutes you get a feeling like your ear is goning to fall aff.Stay away from this product. Good luck to all.
I have bought four brands of wireless transmitter for my iPod (from BestBuy, 'cause it's easy to return them there) and this is definitely the worst.Still have not found one that I really like but the best so far seems to be the TuneStik by DLO.But really, the only way to listen through your FM in the car is hard-wired (if your unit has that jack).
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.
Overall, this is a great keyboard. Like others have mentioned, the spacebar is a little hard to press. Maybe it will lighten up over time.(This is the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5)The programmable "Favorites" are buttons are nice. If you forgot to program one (or programmed it incorrectly) the software kindly lets you know and pops up an interface to program the key or correct the programming.I love the fact that someone has finally put "(" and ")" keys (as well as Backspace and =) near the 10-key pad. This is much more convenient than having to switch over to the numbers over the top of the keyboard.Lastly, I like the optional "palm lift" snap in piece. Along with the normal height adjusters at the back of the keyboard, this allows the user to adjust the position of the keyboard for exactly how they like it.
I ordered a VCR based on the write up that said it had auto clock set.I wanted one with a clock. It didn't have a clock so I returned it for one that has. I am still waiting.
It was well-balanced multifunctional printer.Photo quality was comparable to regular film camera.However, excellent photo quality is ensured only with Canon paper!I tried Kodak premium photo paper but the result was disappointing.Except for the fixable paper problem, I'm very satisfied until now.
excellent and at an amazing price too. My other ones would break on me and cause problems with sound quality
I had the SS2624 Siemens SpeedStream router and before it broke down, it worked really well. It has almost the same features as this D-Link but it's much cheaper.At the beginning i had little normal problems with it, but now, just sometimes and randomly (like right now), i get low speed problems or disconnected when wireless working.One wierd thing happens, my computers sometimes gets IP address from the router's DHCP, but cant get internet nor intranet access, and i dont think its the Wireless USB Adaptor's fault. (ATTENTION!! I've found out why this happens) The router comes with Firware 1.22 but once upgraded to 1.23 the router gets flawfull when working wirelessly and there is no way to downgrade it.I've also noticed that the amber LED from my cable modem is turned on most of the time and more than before with the other router, even when there is no computer turned on.Look around in forums to see this is no joke!
YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS!!!!! it is an epic screen. Very thick, strong and even can stand up to wind! 100% satisfaction.
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.
The unit is great, but is a discontinued model, and nowhere that I could find in all the advertising does Garmin publish this, or do the retailers. The only way I found out was to go to the Garmin website and try to update the maps. You also must have purchased the unit because you have to put in the serial # b-4 you can get to the portion of the website that tells you-Manufacture Discontinued!!! Shame on you Garmin!!!
I've been a lover of Minolta since the dawn of time - I have a 7000, 7000i and a 9000. Imagine my utter depression when Minolta decided "no more". My (soon to be 11 year old) son has developed a love for photography as an art. The soul of photography. Not the digital garbage of today, that involves photoshop and computer edit.Given this, imagine my happiness at finding this camera! Normally, I suppose you don't hand a child this kind of camera to a kid for their 11th birthday. For this price - why not ?!?!This camera came in excellent condition, and arrived amazingly quickly.If you have a young person in your life that has an interest in photography as an art, that wants to feel the picture and the soul of the subject rather than a dime a dozen computer image, I recommend this camera!
The speakers sound great and installation was simple enough.Be aware, however, that you are ordering a PAIR of speakers, not just a SINGLE speaker as I was led to believe. I now have twice as many as I needed.
The machine is working great.The process of buying and shipping was good.Thanks again for your costumer services.
I work at home & was looking for a reasonably priced headset & this is it! I often have conference calls that go 90 minutes or more so a headset was the route to go. I really like the way it fits as it adjusts with a swival earpiece & can fit snuggly against you ear.
When I first saw this product I thought it was a more-or-less simple paint program. Not so. There are several features and tools which make this program quite powerful.Overview of use:a) Open a pictureb) Outline the areas you want to change, using the tools (see below).c) Select a color or texture or surface (various paints, bricks or tiles, for example) to use in the outlined areas.That much is probably expected. Here's what makes this software more powerful than you would guess from the advertising:1) Fill tool. The first thing I thought of was "well it would be a pain to outline everything on the mantel in the living room." Not to worry. Use the fill tool to select a color region to outline and it fills in the area with the selected color or texture or material. The "fill sensitivity" is adjustable, meaning if the color you are covering is not uniform, that's ok, the tool allows some variation in the color/brightness to still be very effective.Other tools:a) polygon - uses straight lines and points to outline a region to be altered. All the polygon points (vertices) are adjustable.b) variable-sized square and circle "brushes."2) 32 layers. Put your trim on one layer, your basic wall color on another layer, your accents on another layer. Name them and sort them as you like.3) All your hard work is retained. You spent the time to carefully outline your color areas in the picture. You sure don't want them to go away. They don't. Save the project file and the next time you open it, you'll see all your outlining is still there. You never need to re-do the outlining for the picture when you want to change colors, textures, etc. (and you shouldn't have to. They did this right.) Outlining becomes invisible in the Select Material mode, as it should, and becomes visible again in the Paint or Erase modes, as it should.4) What about those shadows? The program somehow figures it out. If the painted plank siding on your house had lighting shadows before the alteration, it will have lighting shadows after the alteration. If all you did was change the color of the plank siding, the planks are still visible, and there's no need to outline each plank. Really nice.5) "Erasing" tools. You just outlined the side of your house, but the new outlined region includes a window. No problem. Use the erase tool (polygon) and outline the window. There are also circle and square erase "brushes". There is no "fill" tool which _erases_. I think Chief Architect could easily add this to help outline tough areas. Maybe in the next version.6) Perspective adjustment. This is REALLY important. Say you want to change your concrete driveway to brick. Outline the driveway, drop one of the various brick or paver textures down and it would look stupid without being able to adjust the perspective. Not only can the perspective be adjusted, but the textures can be scaled in size vertically & horizontally, offset vertically and horizontally, and rotated. This is really powerful.One complaint, but I'm not going to bring down the rating because of it: the product uses Java and is SLOW. Slow to save, slow to update polygon points, etc. HOWEVER, I'm using a 5-year-old 1GHz Pentium 3 (Dell Dimension 4100), so YMMV on this point.I think that Chief Architect missed the boat on marketing this software. The powerful features are not obvious until you open the package and read through the 37-page manual. Other than that, great job!
These cartridges are the perfect example of how expensive saving money can be. The cartridges produce printouts of inconsistent quality at best, and most of the time, the output was unusable. Stick with the name brand.
I had been researching camcorders for several months, and had decided to buy the Sony DVD92 model. Since most of my filming was going to be home videos, I started shooting in our well lit living room. The picture was very grainy, colors were faded, and the still photos were a joke. Now I'm no professional photographer, but I expected the picture quality to be decent for the money I spent. So, it went back to the store.After more research I was reluctant to by another Sony handycam, but ended up getting a Sony DVD403 because of all the great reviews. I am so glad I did. This camera is soo easy to use. I was able to pull it out of the box, set the date and time and start recording great quality videos. I love the touch screen menu. The 3.0MP still photos seem to be really good also (although the flash is bright, so I usually turn it off).I bought the DVD-RW mini discs and am able to finalize the disc, pop into the dvd player to watch, then unfinalize and record more video to it. Then copy to a regular DVD+R disc when full (this saves $ since regular dvds are cheaper than the mini dvds), and it only takes a few minutes.I have also been able to hook it up to the VCR and record my old family video cassettes to a DVD.So if you are trying to decide between this camera and Sony's cheaper DVD92 model, I would definitely pay the extra $ and get this camcorder. It's well worth it with all the extras it has on it! I got mine online for $698.This camcorder has excellent picture quality(even in low light - colors and quality are good), records in 5.1 dolby surround, widescreen format, flash for still photos, USB for use with PC, remote control, automatic lens cover (no cap to click on/off), and more. I also like that it automatically creates a thumbnail menu of each video clip taken, as well as a slideshow of the still photos taken when you finalize the dvd (no more rewinding to get to that certain spot you're looking for). I would definitely buy this again!
I purchased the Garmin GPS 60 to get the anchor drag alarm, which product advertising and information says it has. The so-called alarm gives one, and only one, barely audible " beep" and that is it. This clearly is not an "anchor drag alarm". An alarm must be continuous until it is shut off. This would never awaken a sleeping individual, and is consequently useless as an "ancor drag alarm". Product advertising and information is very misleading and wrong. Disappointing for a company like Garmin.
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.
Not only is the rio a superb piece of hardware its got a faultless software system which is better than windows media and musicmatch put together. The rio nitrus is perfectly simple to use and a unique shape and size. Also the battery life is something to compete with as well with 16 hours of playtime. Try and beat a rio for a 1.5gb....YOU WONT!!
It may be a great device, but I've seen intercontinental ballistic missile launching systems less complicated. I, and a computer consultant for my company, have spent two days trying to figure out how to use,load and organize it and are really frustrated. If I still had the box, it would be on its way back to Amazon. There needs to be a manual to explain its workings.
I bought this Iomega CD-RW drive last week because I was still using MAc OS 8.6 (the OS my iMac came with), and the Iomega web site states very clearly that this particular CD-R drive is supported Mac OS 8.6. So...Upon installing the included Hotburn software, and making all the proper connections, etc., I found that this drive was not working. After three or four technical support sessions with Iomega, it was concluded that 8.6 was not a supported system for this drive. So...I figured I'd keep the drive and simply upgrade to Mac OS 9 - since THIS was an operating system supported by this drive. Well, I just upgraded to OS 9.0.4 today, and figured all would be right in the world. WRONG! After all my contortions and added expense, CD's loaded into this drive will not load onto my desktop - that is, this drive still will not get recognized on my system.I'm not sure what the problem is... is it the Hotburn software? Is this particular drive a dud? I don't know, and I don't care anymore. I am off to the store tomorrow to get my money back and to find a good CD-R drive that will work on a Mac without any hassles.
This is one of the better products of this type, and we own many different ones. The 2500 ma battery from Sony is just great, lasts very long before re-charging, and it is just one of the best ones I've tried yet...order an extra set of batteries at the same time to get your free shipping, and have lots of extras for other items that use AA batteries!
Been using my Z-5500 daily since 2009. I write software from home so it is on 8-12 hours everyday. It has always (mostly) used within design parameters. No mindless pushing the thing past what any reasonable person would call clean, clear sound. (If you have teenagers they will not understand the Z-5500 can be made to melt down if pushed to hard. I think the design engineers where counting on marketing putting for ages 21+ on the box but oh well.)What is not perfect about the Z-5500? Well in my opinion the satellite speakers are not matched quality wise with the rest of the system. And lets face it the bar is set pretty low for the satellite speakers. I am not saying the satellite speakers that come with the Z-5500 are terrible because they are not! But please come on just look at them and try to tell yourself they are the best you could hook up to the system, NOT! Read on!!The THX certification will tell you that the amplification of the Z-5500 has passed some pretty tough standards. The amps in this thing are powerful and clean. Just keep in mind it needs AIR, to cool itself so don't pile stuff all over and block the air flow around the heat sink, you'll just cook and kill it! Don't laugh some folks don't know that kinda stuff!THX also tells you the amp faithfully reproduces the material it is given, so if the source is lacking in quality or there has been no accounting for room equalization needs (you should do that) well, the Z-5500 will either sound flat, or bad or both! This flat response and the lack of tone controls on the Z-5500 is bemoaned by some users, but not this user. No I like the fact I don't have to guess how to correct what some half deaf design engineer "thought sounded good" for an equalization circuit! The Z-5500 has no built in eq circuits and that is good!The Z-5500 rolls off low frequencies to the satellites, where exactly I could not tell ya but from my tests I see at 125 Hz a 12dB - 18dB filter kicking in because it is a sharp drop off. The satellites get nothing below 95 Hz and are at 0 dB @ 130 Hz. But never fear this is really a good thing, think bi-amplification, woofer amp handles the lows and the rest goes to the higher frequency amps. It is pretty hard to drive the satellite amps to clip (distort) where it sounds bad or will destroy a tweeter.Pushing the Z-5500 hard you will find the satellites speakers start to get hard to listen to before the bass module does. Hey that is a very good thing and here is why.Those nice but kinda cheap, satellite speakers can be swapped out for some more efficient, higher quality units. Then see what you think of your Z-5500 set-up!Speaking of set-up, here is mine.Alienware M11X R3. Intel i7 512 gig Samsung SSD, 16 gig ram, Windows 7 / Windows 8 dual boot. I use a external USB Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro for a sound card; couple that to the Z-5500 via the SPDIF optical output of the X-Fi. The X-Fi is set to Dolby Digital Live at all times.No, there is nothing wrong with the sound card that Alienware uses it is pretty good with one exception. No SPDIF optical output, that is a must for the Z-5500 in fact anything that has a Toslink should use Toslink! What could possibly be better then a optical Dolby Digital stream straight to your Z-5500 or any system for that matter? That's right nothing!These are the speakers I am using:Front and rear replaced with Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 45's Small enough for the desk, 1 watt @ 1 Meter 90 dB sensitivity which is 2 dB (that's a lot) higher than the stock satellite speakers. Awesome imaging.Since the center channel of a 5.1 system is critical (to me anyways) I tried my old Bose center that has been pulling duty as the rear channel speaker on my 6.1 system but, nah not going to work so back to rear channel status for it. I have used a Definitive ProCenter 100 MkII for a few years and just love it. It is an absolute gem of a center for small to medium size rooms. So I pulled that out of service for a few days for an audition on the desk. It got the role. Now to find one. I looked for a used one on eBay but found they are still here on Amazon for $99.00! Mercy I paid $249.00 in 2006 and was happy to do so! (Was happier with $99 for the second one!)The Z-5500 does have a setting to adjust the sound stage of the front three channels from narrow to wide. It has been forever since I used them because they are are not available when you use the Z-5500 to the Dolby digital stream. None the less I get the same kind of control with the Sound Blaster card. What am I saying? Well you can move some of the front left right material (vocals and ?) to the center channel. The effect is very cool because in a sense your moving the material that normally would 'sound like' it is dead center with a 2 speaker set-up to the center and leaving all the unique left and right channel program information where the studio wanted it. The newly created program content for your center channel is all the stuff you want to sound clean and clear, oh and it needs to have some punch so look for a center, new or used that is a least as efficient as your front channel speakers it can be toned down if needed.I know not everyone has an extra $1000 to toss into speakers and that is okay. My point is most any 5" 2-way speaker system will make better use of the 305 watts the Z-5500 sends to the satellites. I don't think I would waste time on a used system smaller then a 5" 2 way system with the exception of the Bose 141. Those are excellent small bookshelf speakers that can take a real beating and live to play another day. There have been many quality bookshelf speakers made over the years. ADS, JBL, Infinity, KLH, Advent, Polk, Kef, BIC all good names to start with. eBay is a gold mine for them just look. Hit your local pawnshops and take a peek at what they have!Now back to what else can be fiddled with on the Z-5500. Placing the sub enclosure correctly. Failing to do this always lead to people "trying" to get good quality bass. Good quality bass is a product of;1. having a speaker that can deliver good bass which the Z-5500 excels at and2. putting it in the right place in the room!If you have an Android phone go to the app store and find two applications. First is a sound pressure level meter and then a frequency generator. There are several free ones that will be good enough to help you place the sub correctly. The idea is to feed the Z-5500 a low sign wave tone continuously then move it to different spots to find the one where the sound pressure meter reads highest. If you start with say 50Hz, you find the sweet spot in the room change the frequency up and down to make sure there is no huge peaks outside of the true resonance of the box itself (which near as I can tell is 38Hz but I could be a little high). I know it is a pain because of the wires for the satellites coming out of it not to mention the cable for the control pod is kind of short but if you don't do this you're leaving money on the table trust me. It is possible to use a VGA monitor extension cable to gain some extra location possibilities. Placing the sub correctly is a big deal. It will not only increase the sound level but can smooth the subs response curve so do it!If you can, get a decent sound card that has some effects software. I like Sound Blaster's cards, never had one I didn't like but there are other good ones to consider. I like the software that Creative Labs sent with my X-Fi and for the $60.00 I paid it is a fabulous deal. Equalizer, all the neat THX stuff and a few useful environmental options.When you read someone not happy with the Z-5500 you can be pretty sure they where feeding it a poor quality signal, didn't have the speakers placed correctly or some other "user error". The Z-5500 amplifies bad inputs just as well as it does high quality ones! If it sounds bad check your source bit rate!If you do swap out your speakers and settle on something with a delicate soft dome tweeter be mindful of the fact high frequency drivers are damaged (fried) by clipping at high volumes. So if you where going up in to the "Boost" zone of the volume control that could be trouble for those tweeters. If it sounds distorted your cooking your tweeters. As good as the amps are in the Z-5500 they can be made to clip. A 60 watt amplifier pushed to clipping will roast even a high wattage tweeter. Watch your source quality (bit rate) Low bit rate material is halfway distorted from the start. The Z-5500 will be more than happy to cook your speakers for you if you let or make it.So would I buy another one. Yep sure would especially knowing it's true capabilities. I paid $299 for the system, it could cost twice that and I wouldn't think twice.The Z-5500 is one of those brutally capable products that come and go to soon. Warranty claims where high for this product. Reading the gaming forums over the years it was evident the Z-5500 found its way in to the hands of kids and idiots who can't use it with in performance limits it was designed for.Glad I have mine!
This mini USB hub heat up very fast, even it just connected to one mp3 player. Don't buy it!
First of all, I didn't expect my shipment to come so soon since I chose the super savings shipping. Wha la! I ordered them on a Thursday and it was on my doorstep Monday. Thank you amazon!!The speakers and the subwoofer are a grand experience with the Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS audio card. Clean sound, and the bass...wow! no distortion whatsoever. It's the best bass subwoofer I've ever owned. Listening to music just makes my ears tremble and quiver with satisfaction...lol. I've not tried the digital sound yet, so I know whats gonna happen when I do...Ear orgasm!!! LOL!I purchased them for $279.99 with a $30 rebate, so I actually paid $249.99 for them. What a deal! I almost made the mistake at buying them at my local Best Buy for $399.99. Those bastards!! lol!The downsides to this speaker system is that if your not careful, you young people can damage your hearing :(, the subwoofer is heavy and is not easy to take out of box. So, if you are a female ordering this you better have a guy around to help you lift that sucker out of the box.Setup is not to bad. Takes a little while to setup everything, but not hard at all.Overall, this is an awesome system. I recommend this to anyone just wanting to improve their sound system especially on PC for games, movies, music..etc and want the best speaker sytem that money can buy and of course having the gratification that every dollar spent was well worth it. :)
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 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.
I know very little about fax machines I just needed one for occasional use. This is easy to set up and easy to use.
3 meter DVI cable appears as described. Works fine on my 1080p monitor. Cable is fat, and the screws turned easy.The white ends are stylish, but who cares?
I've had two pairs of the Panasonic RP-HT21 Headphones because I pretty much love everything about them. I've read where a couple of reviewers have called them "Good for the price", but in fact, they're a great deal better than a number of different brands of headphones that are considerably higher priced.PROS: These headphones, while certainly not symphony quality, are more than adequate for an evening's work or play on my computer, or with my phone and mp3 players. They're lightweight, they're comfortable in the extreme, and I'm impressed with both their higher and bass ranges, sound-wise. Though they're probably considered "open air" phones, they do quite a good job of blocking out outside sounds, since they cover most of the ear. Unless it's awfully hot out, they also breathe pretty well, and so don't overheat my ears, even if I've been wearing them for a couple of hours.CONS: The only real "con" I can find with these headphones is that they don't survive ME very well! As I said, this is the second pair of RP-HT21's I've owned, and it's the second pair I've broken an earphone off of! The first pair took it in the neck, so to speak, when I accidentally stepped on them (barefooted, and it wasn't a full-weight crunch, either); the second pair got sat on while on the bed. My fault in both cases, and a bit of tape will hold them together this time. Still, though they still "wear" fine, every time I pull them off now, I have to put them back together.Despite this con, these Panasonic RP-HT21 Headphones are worth way more than their price; indeed, they'd be more than worth it at TWICE their price. I will definitely be getting another set of them.In fact, I think I'll buy a FEW pairs this time!
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.
After about 1 year, the programmable button on the lower left of the display screen stopped working. Now I'm going to have to move the functions I've programmed for that button off to other buttons. I have remotes that are 10 years old and all of the buttons still work.
Finally, the perfect handheld GPS. The addition of microSD cards to the eTrex line has made the ultra portable unit the perfect companion to carry with you on all your adventures - land, sea, or trail. Although the unit comes with a 64mb card, I purchased two 1gb cards. When you own a Garmin Mapsource product, you are allowed to use it on up to two units. I already own Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hotspots, as well as CitySelect which came with my Garmin GPS V Deluxe which I still use all the time locally in my Jeep and on one boat because of the mounting ability and NMEA output. The GPS V, however, is limited to 19mb and is now utilized in the regions I most frequent. Unlocking CitySelect for the eTrex Legend Cx was simple at the Garmin website. I would recommend first updating the software in the unit to the latest version, which is now just a few keystrokes with Garmin's Webupdater software downloaded from their site to handle the large capacity cards. On one card, I have Recreational Lakes East and CitySelect for the entire Northeast and MidAtlantic regions. On the other card I have the remainder of the US and Canada. The cards are smaller than the fingernail of your little finger. The eTrex Legend allows you to enable all or whichever Mapsource products you want. When not using it on the road, I disable the CitySelect to take full advantage of the Recreational Lakes software. If you do not own a mapsource product already, then purchase CityNavigator which I believe Garmin has updated the most for the points of interest and new roadways.For my needs, the Legend series is ideal. If you climb mountains, ski in the wilderness, or are involved in search and rescue then the Vista series would be better because of the more accurate altimeter and compass.I really like how easy the screen can be read in bright sunlight. The battery life has exceded my expectations, but always carry some spares and you should purchase a 12V adapter for use when a socket is available, especially if you want to turn up the screen brightness.If all you want is a car navigator, then this is not the ideal unit. It is pretty much a handheld, although after some fiddling around I found the best way to mount it in a vehicle is with velcro. There is an available windshield bracket. The 60Cx and 76Cx may have better acquisition in canyons or under canopy in rainforests, but the smaller size of the eTrex series will allow you to carry it with you virtually everywhere.The more I use it, the more I love it. Hope this was helpful.
Let's face it. This hard drive is obsolete now. If you're looking to get one, you can find much better, faster and smaller ones for less money. But it is worth noting that while I had this drive, it performed admirably.
A cheaply made (Pez dispenser grade plastic) printer that ships without a USB cord and the BLACK printer cartridge (you only get the tri-color and that won't print a true black).Just when you think that HP cannot sadden you anymore about your purchase you go to install the driver. HP has decided that you need nearly one gigabytes worth of crappy software, it installs for ages, gives you no cancel option and gives you no CUSTOM install to begin with. Watch out.No HP. Never Again.
These binoculars have good clarity and field of view. The eye relief is sufficient for me to use them without pushing my glasses up. This is important for my father, as the vision in his one eye has deteriorated to the point that without his glasses there is not enough adjustment in most binos.The eyepieces are indexed so that people can pass them back and forth with minimal trouble. One thing to note is that these are no center adjust. You adjust them for distance and they are focused down to about 30' or so. This makes them inconvenient for looking at things close up, but from 50' and out you never need to focus. Might be problem for birdwatchers, but it works for me.One aside is that they do have the weight of fullsize binos, so an important consideration is how much you need to carry them. I find myself using a pair of compact as much or more when I am going out for all day.
Hey maybe you don't have a lot of money, but don't throw it away on these headphones. They are poor sound quality and generally I love Sony products. For about ten dollars more you can get the Sony 200's which I DO recommend. But if you are really strapped for cash I would recommend getting the mini Panasonic with bass ports or some other smaller headphone meant for portable CD players, MP3's, or iPod's and use those. Mini headphones are the way to go with an adapter at this price range IMHO.
I never get out of town without this device. It's very accurate on major roads and the re-routing feature is great.The downside of this gps is that sometimes it goes crazy and tells you're off route even though you're on the right track. It once directed me to the wrong exit and re-routed me back onto the same highway.Just give yourself enough time. 95% of the time, it is accurate.
the product is more for back ups than copying files. it couldnt even accomplish a simple task or migrating files to a new hardrive it crashed it and corrupted everything instead.i would recommend it for back ups only not for files migration.
I just bought the C-Pen 800. It has a built in battery and comes with a carring case. The battery seem to last typically a week. I think C-Pen is much better than the 600 and 200 because of the built in battery. I mainly use the C-Pen for the dictionary which comes with the purchase of a 800. And you get to choose which dictionary you want. The dictionary is great. I am using a webster and it gives everything that's important. Only thing it doesn't give is the pronunciation and sentences. It takes getting use-to to scan and write things using the C-pen, but once you get the hang of it, it isn't a big problem. I think the only limitation of the c-pen is it's memory. I can only put one dictionary at a time depending on the size of the dicationary. I have the webster which takes alot of space. One more thing that I thought was kind of annoying was I had to buy a infared device for the use of my c-pen 800. I guess it was my fault because I didn't look at the information carefully enough but if the pen is a C-pen ###C, it means that it can use a cable. If it is C-pen ### and it doesn't have a C, it means it uses a infered device. Besides that I think the pen is great.
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!
An additional brush for the kit is a good thing to have.
Fiber-Optics. Digital. On or Off. So why grab this one? The cable (insulation/shielding) is much thicker than other tos-link cables. The build quality is better than I've seen elsewhere as well. When I see and use this, quality and care for the product come in to mind. Monster (whether you're a believer or not)has always aimed at setting their reputation as being completely top of the line quality-minded. This specific cable is barely more expensive than other brands (this tos-link cable anyway) and is built MUCH better (even if it were to give same audio results). This seems like it would last forever. Thanks.
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.
This is a great backpack for camera. Would highly recommend it to all photography folks. Lots of padded little places for both camera and lens and very easy to get at.
An excellent product, the preparation materials are good, is a very original product and it is possible to be used with several types of cameras to cyber shot
If you're in the market for a high value, low cost, corded trackball that's easy to use, doesn't need much cleaning and comfortable, look no further. I've owned mine for 16 months now, and only had one problem and one annoyance, which I'll tell you how I fixed (this likely voids your warranty if you had one).The annoyance is that the scroll wheel makes a clicky sound and bumpy feel when scrolling. This also makes it slower and unjustifiably noisy to scroll through large documents. My solution (10 minutes): Open up the mouse, locate mouse wheel, remove paperclip-like-metal-piece that goes between the spokes of the wheel. Reassemble. Smooth scrolling forever.12-months after purchase: Dragging became impossible. I would be dragging something from one place to another, and it would fall part-way there, sometimes opening an application or the documents. Selecting words in a text document became similarly infeasible. Actual problem: the plastic used on the mouse buttons is soft and deforms after so many thousand clicks, making poor contact with the switch. My solution (5-30 minutes), take mouse apart again, look at the top "shell" where the plastic mouse buttons are. Remove the offending button by prying the plastic tabs below it aside. Put a piece of tape over the plunger that touches that sensors on the lower shell, followed by a piece of thin springy foil or plastic that you've cut to the same area as the plunger, and then tape over that again. Multiple pieces of tape might work for a while, but could deform over time. Reassemble. Just like new.
The iPod acted-up a bit from the beginning, but worked so I didn't worry about it. Two months later it stopped working altogether. Ocean Reef Electronics refuses to allow me to return it for a refund.
I think it's great. It holds the lap top and all the cords. It is very easy to get into as well..
Bose claims that they deliver products with "better sound through research." And that they do. They've learned how to make poorly-built cheap junk sound much better than poorly-built cheap junk normally does. The sound is warm and smooth, if lacking in detail, and pleasant enough to serve as background noise when you're doing something else. These aren't headphones you buy for serious listening, but they're not awful.What Bose haven't, however, figured out how to make their poorly-built cheap junk last. The build quality on these headphones is shoddy at best. The wire looks like they took it off some 99-cent earbuds. It tangles easily and is quite fragile. If the wire is your run-of-the mill bad, the headband is on the level with Dengue fever. Mine, and it seems many others', failed where the Y-piece from coming from the earcups hooks into the headband. It's hardly surprising, that assembly is made from cheap, brittle plastics. If there's any sort of reinforcement in what is, if we're honest, a high-stress area for any headphone, I certainly can't find it.Comfort is okay-ish. The earpads cushion adequately, and mine never disintegrated. They felt nice. They have some neoprene-like foam at the top that's somewhat better than hard plastic, but I'd expect better at this price. They pressed on my ears a bit more than I'd've liked but I'm a big guy with a matching head. You may not have the same problem. They did get hot after about an hour, but that's a result the semi-closed construction and not really anything to do with these headphones in particular.These sound great if your previous experiences with headphones stop at the earbuds that came with your iPod. But there are much better headphones out there from from more "serious" headphone manufacturers like AKG, Beyerdynamic, Grado, Sennheiser, and Ultrasone, and often at much lower prices. If you're after sound, look at their stuff. Sennheiser has never been my cup of tea, but a lot of people swear by 'em. Some of Ultrasone's high-end stuff is quite good, but I'm not very familiar with the rest of their line. I own a few pairs of (admittedly somewhat pricier) AKG and Beyerdynamic headphones and love them, and often recommend Grado SR-60's to friends looking for good sound on the cheap.If you're after the Bose "name," these'll give you that. Just be ready to replace them every six months.
These speakers sound so amazing. Dont let the size in the picture fool you. These speakers are very well built and are quite large compared to other computer speakers. You will really here these speakers at there best when you are watching HD movies or playing games in Dobly Digital. The sound quality is crisp with no distortion as you turn the volume up.
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
I suppose there is little to complain about because this little workhorse has performed flawlessly for years. Recently it shows a "paper jam" error about every two or three pages - and there isn't a paper jam - so beginning to shop for a replacement. Otherwise, this has performed flawlessly. It's relatively quick, easy to install, fax and copy both perform well. Adjustable to legal or standard size. Nice tactile controls. Decent amount of paper and no annoying "fake" toner outages. Even the feed works great. Has been an exceptional machine after many unsatisfactory ones. Hope to find another of this same quality and maybe will go with color this time since price has gone down. Perfect for small office, busy home office or academic setting.
Had this card reader a couple of weeks now, and i am very impressedCan't go wrong!!!
The Creative Zen is outstanding. Took a little while to get use to the controls but the sound is incredible. I bought one for my wife as well and see loves it. I did spend a little extra money for better earbuds. For the price that I paid -[...] for 8GB you can't go wrong.
This pack is one of the best I've used, I can fit 2 camera bodies one with a battery grip lenses attached " you wont get two of you 2.8 atached" but primes or an 18-200 attached on both no problem. Can also fit my flash, macro lens and a 100-300 f4, and extra batteries and giottos rocket blower. Tripod/ monopod attachement works perfectly. Also extra space for a jacket or reflector, gray card, snacks. Only thing missing is a bottle holder for your water. Working in the feild out of a pack takes a little getting used to because when you need something you have to take the pack off. Some bags have side doors to access gear but they have nowhere near the storage capacity of this little wonder. Think in size of your grade schoollers backpack, only this wonder holds alot. Love it would definately buy again without a doubt.
I first used this keyboard when the software company I worked for bought them for everyone in my department, circa 2006. I found it so much more comfortable than a traditional keyboard that I bought one for at home almost immediately, which I am using to write this review. It has outlasted my previous PC, and is the best, most comfortable keyboard I have ever used. I bought another one today for my current job, as the standard keyboard I currently use is terrible. I am so excited to receive my new one. I think it will increase my productivity in the office, as I work in IT, so I am literally on the computer all day, every day. The only down-side is that the space bar is a little noisy, but I have learned to tune it out.
There were several negative comments here that this stand didn't have an opening so that you can open your Macbook Pro. The designers must have been listening, because I just got one and it has a slot cut in the front bar that solves this problem. This isn't shown in any of the pictures on this or other websites, so they must have just added it.Everything about this stand is great. It is just a piece of metal, but the MacBook Pro fits in it perfectly (both physically and esthetically), and it is easy to reach and see when it is in there.
ScanDisk MP3 player works very good, easy to use and has good audio quality.
This product is not very good. There is no display on the TV, just a black screen. The remote, which is just a pause button anyways with no menu functions, does not make a difference because you are unable to see your small Ipod screen from far away. The overall video quality is quite low, even with an s-video cable.
Got this case for an upcoming trip to hold our Panasonic LS86 8.5" dvd player. The case itself is well made and offers plenty of padding and protection although the fit was a little loose for our player. My main complaint is that the suspension system for this unit is designed for small to midsized vehicles, preferably those with a seperate headrest that can be raised and lowered. We have a full sized (Ford) van with headrests that are part of the seat. I had hoped to be able to hang the player between the two front seats and although I could get the looped part to *just* fit over one headrest, the length of strap was not long enough to reach to the other headrest.
I ordered this for the 97' Mercury tracer I drive since it has no CD player, It arrived in 4 days, 2 days before expected, I put it in my Tape Player, plugged in my MP3 player and it worked immediately. The Sound quality is not HD by any means but truely sounds as good as any starndard car radio would. Its made of cheap plastic so i know it could brake easily but of course thats avoidable. It was cheap, effective, and came quickly, overy a great buy.
My lap had been lagging with the battery it came with. I was luck to get 1 hr of battery life with heavy application use. This new battery is nice. It is not as heavy as others described considering that the laptop is really a feather-weight. It is worth the added weight to have longer use for travel etc. Price was good and arrived really quickly.
This is a great lens for macro (close-up) photography. This is even better than the canon and nikon macro lenses as said by PC Photo Magazine. For the price, the performance is more than great. When using though, be careful as the lens does move to achieve the right ratio and to focus but does not look like its close when looking through the viewfinder. In other words the lens may hit your subject if not careful. Might be a good idea to get a filter. Thats what I did in the first place.
This devise is no good. Does not download well. Mine got stuck managed to unstick it but now it is stuck again. Sound quality was not that good either. Know why it is so cheap-you get what you pay for.
I have had this product for over a year and have had 0 issues. I have been using 2 640gb WD drives in Raid 1 configuration for my photos, mp3s, and music project backups. There have be 2 firmware updates since I have owned it, one addressing the issue of uPnP compatibility with xbox360. Now it works great, I can access all of my music on this NAS through my xbox. You can also load extensions from funplug, which are various community created linux add-ons, such as SVN, telnet etc. This capability makes it very flexible.I have also had an occurrence where, after upgrading the firmware, one of my two drives appeared to be in non-raid 1 configuration. I hit rebuild from the web interface, and in about 2-3 hours, it had re-built the second drive. I'm not sure what happened, maybe some side effect of the update, but it surely wasn't my drive because it is working fine to this day. But I was impressed how it was able to re-build the drive without error.I am in fact contemplating getting a second unit, you just can't beat what you get for the price.
I used to own the non-VR version and was disappointed...the control I have now hand holding in low-light situations is incredible. Now if I could just afford the 80-400mm...someday...
works just as good as high end hd,s same item on hsn for more. greatttt.
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.
I purchased this package for my Digital Rebel because I needed all three components. Each can be purchased separately on Amazon and unless you are interested in purchasing a new battery, the battery grip and a bag, the package is not worth the cost.The battery is genuine Canon and so you are sure that it will work with the camera. The battery grip is reviewed on Amazon and as everyone says, it is a nice addition to the camera, but far from necessary. I think that the grip does lend a degree of stability to the camera, particularly when you shoot photos vertically. I like the way that Canon added another shutter button to the grip for vertical photos so that you don't need to use the shutter button on the camera (this option can be turned off as well).The bag is black and made of nylon. The dimensions of the bag are 14" wide, 8" deep and 9" high. The bag comes with a shoulder strap and there are hard, rubber feet on the bottom of the bag. The bag keeps its shape well and feels well padded.Inside of the bag are removable, padded dividers that attach with Velcro so that you can reconfigure the bag. The top of the bag flips over for access to your camera and there is a zippered, mesh pocket on the inside of the flap. The flap is secured with two clips when you shut the bag. I can fit my SLR body and two lenses inside of the bag if I set the lenses on their sides. If I put them vertically, I might be able to fit a third lens.The front of the bag has a zippered pocket and there are two generous, zippered pockets on each side of the bag. Since this bag is marketed for the Digital Rebel, I wish that Canon added smaller dividers in the pockets for compact flash cards and batteries as other bag manufacturers do.The bag works well for storing my camera and for carrying all of my equipment. However, it is big enough, that I would not travel with it if I were going someplace where a big bag swinging from my shoulder would be problematic. I would recommend the Lowepro Nova 2 AW instead.In summary, a good deal if you need a bag and want the battery grip and another battery. Otherwise, but the pieces separately.
I was happy to receive my iPod for my Birthday. But soon the first issue came up: it freezes if you mix podcasts with music and loses funcionality. OK, so you just have to reinitialize it to get it working, but what if you are on a trip? You are stuck without listening for a while. This software glitch has not yet been addressed by Apple.After 3 weeks, my unit became locked in the HOLD position, meaning that none of the buttons work and the ipod becomes a paperweight. This seems to be a common problem, but no fix has come out, other than to return the item. Since I work for the Foreign Service out of the country, this option isn?t available because APPLE refuses to use the US Postal Service and relies on FEDEX or some such thing. So now the only thing I can do is hold it until I travel to the US again (maybe a year).They should have waited on the NANO before shipping.
Compared to anything else out there. This is at least 2X faster, perceptably, than anything else as provided by the Intel Strongarm 206Mhz processor it uses.The screen is very sharp and controls layout is excellent (stereo jack, speaker/controller, etc.Issues: * I wish it had an integrated compact flash slot (you need to get a sleave which adds bulk). But, I suppose Compaq had to make some tradeoff's and it's OK. What they should have done is included the compactflash sleave with the unit instead of the useless plastic it came with (it makes an OK ashtray).* The synch/power cradle is a bit clugy but it's pretty. You need to get a traveling kit (power, synch,etc)* The power adaptor is large. I wish they would standardise these friggin things so you don't need a suitcase full of them.Overall, this is one super product and I use it every day. Also, you MUST get Microsoft Pocket Streets. This is the best applciation out there for a pocketPC.
I bought this primarily because I needed a high-resolution mouse for occasional graphic editing work, though I would consider myself an average desktop user.All in all I am extremely satisfied with this mouse, as I have been with most all Logitech products over the past 15 years. I don't use all the buttons, but when I need to it is easy to change resolutions. It fits my very large hand well and the weights, though seemingly gimmicky at first, actually work very well to adjust the tactile feel of the mouse. You will really notice the difference when you get on another computer and go to use a cheap mouse.Well worth the extra $ over the cheap lasers. Highly recommended
I have used my C340 for a couple of trips and have found it to be excellent. It is very easy to use and provides clear instructions on getting from point to point. Won't leave home without it.
I've purchased over 10 of these Verbatim toner cartridges from Amazon and all of them have worked great. No leakages, no streaks, and no warning messages from the printer. I've been very satisfied with these. Not all Verbatim cartridges for all laserjet printers I've tried have been great. But every one that I've purchased and tried for the LJ5550 color laserjet printer (we have 2) have worked perfectly. I don't know what happened with the last reviewer and his leakage problems.For other models, I have had to return for warranty replacement from Verbatim directly and the RMA process is smooth and easy.
The Philips MC235B Micro Shelf System is a great unit for it's size. The fact that the speakers have a base reflex system gives it great presence. I have had the "box" speakers in another life time and these are infinitly superior for their size. The compact size and reception (AM and FM) for inside a home is great. I would definitely recommend this as an addition to a home office!
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 intially hated iPods. A couple of my friends had the 4th gen 30gb and they were nice. But still, I was like when will I use them. I have a laptop for music and movies and I buy cds for my car.Then I started seeing them pop up at work listening to music all day during work. I work at a call center and they told me it blocks out the sound from everyone else and allows you to only hear the music and the customer, thus making your day more fun.So I finally started to piece things together. I have a big cd collection and I'm afraid of them getting scratched and not being able to play. So one day I decided to travel to Wal-Mart and pick up the Black iPod Video 30gb. Once I got it and figured out what i could do with it I was amazed I waited so long to get one.The ease of use is really there. Just use the clickwheel, find an artist, find a song, and then press play. Even video's look amazing on that small screen. I only watch them at work when it's really slow and I have enough time to actually see them.Pros:My whole music collection on one itemAwesome screenSleek black designDurableEase of useMany different accessoriesCons:Back part gets insane scratches on them. Its not a big deal but still looks not too nice.The video function is very hard to figure outBetween songs there is a 1sec or shorter lapse. Not a huge deal, just annoying on songs that go right into the next one on albums.I'll explain the video part more. You'd think the ease of dropping songs into itunes would transfer to the video portion. Not quite. You have to have converted files for iPod to be able to mount them on your iPod. iTunes only converts certain files. And it also takes about 20 minutes for a small 1 minute file. So I asked a friend and he found me a freeware converter called Videora. Its free, easy to use, and takes a lot less time. It also reads a lot of different files so theres not problems with unsupported files like through iTunes.Other then that I am so happy with my purchase. I think Apple has perfected the art of the mp3 player. I would never buy any other product besides an iPod. For the money you get a great warranty, an awesome device, and a lot of features the other ones dont have.
I absolutely LOVE this mouse. It works great, always has from the first time I plugged it up. I loved it so much I had to have one for work too. I too, installed the software manually. I use Windows XP, Real Player, and, of course, Internet Explorer. I am sorry for those who are having problems with this mouse, you are certainly missing out on a great experience. I am a big lover of music and a singer, so being able to listen to and control my music while I work (without having to stop what I'm doing) was something I always wanted. And now, I have it! I can even take the mouse (which is also like a remote) into another room while I clean and still control what I hear! Thanks Logitech!
MacBooks are great, if I need to use it, I am glad I have it.If it fails, I will come back and change it.
I bought this player on 12/20/2004 and have used it heavily until last night, 5/28/2006, when it inexplicably just quit on me. Online research has revealed that this unit suffered widespread firmware issues. Mine is now out of warranty and I can pay $182 to have it exchanged for a refurbished unit "of comparable value" or $133 to ship it out for repair. No thanks, Sony.It's too bad - it really was a great player while it worked but I'm not going to sink $133 more into technology that is two years old. My last Sony player cost less than this one and was eventually replaced after 4 years just because it was so old school (non-progressive). What's up with that, Sony?
item did not work when hooked up returned to amazon no replacement avil. have to wait 2 to 4 weeks for my monies to be returned to me i think this is stupid wanted a different modle but could not get it needs to be the same modle of the broken one for a replacement not fair to customer
My first Sony Walkman should have been called a "tip-toe man," or better yet, a "sit carefully and place on a soft surface-man." Any quick motion, any brush against clothing, even a sudden cough or sneeze and it stopped. What's more, it never returned to the track where it had stopped once I restarted it, which meant constantly having to jump tracks through the CD to find my place. Wretched machine! So, I wasn't going to get another, but based on the glowing reviews for the new Sony Walkman CD player, I fell for it. When it arrived the packaging boasted of all its wondrous apps. Only, turns out, the one I wanted--playing CDs while I walk--didn't work at all! No matter how many different CDs I tried, the player just kept refusing to even recognize that there WAS a CD in its belly.I've had it with this piece of junk. If I could rate it less than one star, I would. Whatever happened to Sony? In the past they made a good product. Too sad to see a once-respected name go down into the dust.That said, Amazon swiftly credited my account and made sending the thing back very easy.
Bought this tv and after one week, Amazon reduced the price further. I contacted sales service and they refunded me the difference. The tv arrived ahead of schedule which was another plus.Have it installed now (wall mounting is the only way to go) and it is great. I don't have HD-DVD or Blu Ray but with my upscaling player, I am seeing fine details in my existing dvds that I never saw before. Even regular tv looks better though I have to say it isn't always a good thing to be able to see the makeup etc. actors are wearing. ;)Use the settings on the site for a great picture. Even though mine is near a window, glare is not an issue. It's amazing that you can get a plasma of this quality at a low price - I can remember the initial plasma prices were in the $8,000 range and the picture wasn't as good.Well worth the money and the buying experience was top class. Highly recommended.
Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning SystemThis is a very handy & easy to use tool. I do wish there was a cover of some sort for the brush end.
NICE PRODUCT, ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS COULD BE BETTER,IT WAS A LITTLE CONFUSING PUTTING TURNTABLE TOGETHER.WISH I KNEW PRODUCT DID NOT COME WITH SPEAKERS.THIS WAS PROBLEMATIC. PRODUCT ITSELF IS TOP OF THE LINE.FAIR COMPETITIVE PRICE.
I only have a 300 watt power supply, so I'm limited as to which cards I can use in my PC. I bought this to replace an ATI X700 that was failing after 17 months. I didn't want to spend much because I plan on replacing my computer next year. Bad decision. Truely, the integrated graphics that came with my computer displays much better text and pictures and has more resolution options than this card, although the card does enable some additional video functions. The X700 was much much better, and I wish I'd bought another one.
This is the best universal remote I've owned. Granted, it's my first 3rd party remote.I installed the software in OSX 10.4.10 with no problems what-so-ever. My components were recognized no problem (Vizio vp42, Yamaha htr-5940, apex dv-1500) and the remote worked first time.The remote doesn't offer all the different decoding and effect options that the receiver remote does, but once you get the receiver setup the way you want its not much of a big deal.The number buttons are a little small, but its not a problem for me. The common controls (channel +/-, volume+/-, prev, etc) are within reach of your thumb.
I bought these as a gift for my son. He used them a lot and said he really like the sound (and he is picky). His younger brother broke them and there was almost a war. Now that they have settled back down, it might be wise to buy two sets!
I brought it not even a good week ago. All my classmates had one, seeing that we are computer tech students. I just had to have one. Its stores enough work on there that I don't even need to carry floppies anymore. Its 256 MB of work and installation files I need on the go. And It was so cheap!!! I thought I was hearing things. I'm going to get the 512 MB Sandisk drive this week. At 44.88 at JR World You can't beat that !!!
This is my first stand alone digital camera. I read tons and tons of reviews on several cameras and decided that this was the best "bang for the buck" camera for me. I am new to photography and mainly wanted a camera to take pictures of my kids and family events. This camera works great! It takes EXCELLENT pictures. The quality by far surpassed my expectations. I have yet to print the pictures but viewing them on my high resolution PC screen, they are great!It is very easy to view pictures you have previously taken. You can zoom in, delete, and do some minor editing like removing red eye. The camera has both the LCD viewer and a view finder. You can take a panoramic view set using a preset the camera has which is really cool. You can even shoot video, which is pretty decent quality. I am highly impressed and glad I purchased this camera.The camera has tons of features that are easy to use and understand, even for a new adopter like me. I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a great digital camera!
not much to say about this one. Just needed a basic cable, it hard to get a bad one of these.
I purchased the Energizer ER-P110 cordless phone battery from Amazon.com. We charged it up on the phone and it was dead in about two days.I have a sophisticated battery charger/conditioner from Maha. After conditioning this battery pack(fully discharging it and fully charging it) about five or six times, instead of getting the stated 1200 mAh discharge capacity, the best I got was 971 mAh, or roughly 81% of stated capacity.I expected more from Energizer, in that I have been pleased with many other different products that I have purchased from them (all sorts of batteries and flashlights). Yet, for some reason, this battery pack is inferior or defective or simply old.It is not worth my time to return an item like this. If Amazon or Energizer simply sent me a quality product to begin with, there would be no issues. They'll never understand that spending an hour or so messing with exchanging this low cost item costs me more than the item is worth. Isn't your time valuable? Why waste time dealing with inferior products?Instead, I purchased a higher capacity Ray-O-Vac battery at a local Batteries Plus store. I was driving by and it was convenient. My initial tests of the Ray-O-Vac battery are much better in terms of capacity (98% with very little conditioning).
I recently purchased a couple of these for family members, and they love it. It allows you freedom to move, work-out, or watch tv at night without disturbing others. Although it's one of the less expensive models Sennheiser makes, it oddly is more durable, and not as prone to break, as most of the costlier models eventually do. A design flaw, a cheap plastic part, causes the earpiece to break, thus making it never fit snugly again. I've experienced this in at least three of their other models, complained, yet, it appears this flaw still persists. However, this model seems a bit more immune to this problem.Sound quality is very good, of course not for high-fidelity purists, but for the price, it's very, very good!
I too bought this after using one in an upscale hotel. I have very thick, wavy/curly hair that dries out if I blow-dry it everyday. This dryer doesn't dry out my hair like the others and it folds up real nice for packing and storing in the drawer. The only concern I have is the retractable cord has a couple of times gotten hung up and not retracted properly. I've only had it about 6 weeks now and so far, so good, but that one little glitch is what prompted me to give it 4 instead of 5 stars.
Just when I needed to use this cable I learn that it is not the cable I ordered. It is a male-female and I ordered a male-male cable. Probably way too late to return it.
This GPS is far superior to my previous Garmin, one of the original street pilots. It grabs the satelite signal almost immediately and has yet to send me the wrong way. I travel around the USA hauling boats and sometimes you get onto the little back roads and assume you are lost, not with this unit. This gets me where I need to go and that's all I need.
I shoot Nikon cameras (D80 and D70) in raw mode as well as non-Nikon point and shoot cameras. I also have and use Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe LightRoom. The latest release of Nikon Capture NX has caused me to change my work flow because of the ease of use. The U-Point Technology really makes a difference (once you figure out how to use it) and in most cases it eliminates the need to use Photoshop layers, etc. This program has saved me many hours in doing photo edits. From a work flow standpoint, I use Nikon View first to review raw files and then I move to Nikon Capture NX for edits, adjustments and sharpening. Only in some cases do I need to use PhotoShop now.
This is probably the biggest piece of garbage I've ever used. It freezes up all the time. It's extremely slow. Every time I try to get a movie working on the crap, either the audio is wrong, the video is wrong or the thing just freezes up completely.DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE!
I have never had a camera go through batteries like this one does. Think twice!
My original radio didn't work. It has taken over 6 months to get a replacement from warranty. The customer service department is awful. They send you from department to department and never get anything done. I would never recommend Sirius to anyone.
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.
I am shocked that anyone would complain about this player (I almost didn't buy it based on one review). For the price you pay, it's quite a good product. I purchased it only for when I go running and bike riding....it's perfect for entertainment on the go. I use it to go running three times a week, and I bike almost everyday. The arm band works well (it's not pretty, but it does the job). I haven't had any problems from rain. The batteries last a good while. The sound quality is good. Granted, the first time you put music on it is a little bit of a pain, but once you work it out, it's all good.What it isn't good for is having your entire musical library on one MP3 player. If that's what you want, get something else. But if you want to be able to listen to good music, go running, and not break your bank account doing it, this is the ticket!
I selected this stereo when the one I desired was completely out of stock and I really loved the look and small profile of this unit. The very small remote is very nice and works well from quite a distance.However, I was annoyed that many of the functions are only available via the remote and the clock never worked correctly from the first day.That aside I gave this a fair shot with a wide variety of music and found the sound quality is only fair. For the price paid it is quite excellent but overall it isn't something that people should expect huge sound from.The worst problem is that after only two months CD's occasionally wouldn't play, instead they would scan endlessly before spinning the opposite way and resulting in an error.As time went on more and more CD's would not read at all the unit lost the ability to skip forward and backward among the songs on CD's it could read.This is not just burned music but it affected even brand new shrink wrapped retail music so beware when buying this item.
I purchased this unit last week because I had kind of been looking at them and was preparing for a 1400 mile trip so I decided to go ahead and get it. I had read C-net's reviews and they ranked this as one of the top 6 GPS must have units. I was impressed by the looks and features offered. I wanted bluetooth capability which this unit had and not many others at this price point. I had a few days to try it out around town and on my trip and I am extremely dissapointed. First off and probably the biggest issue is the unit is very inaccurate, I would estimate about 1/2 mile off. Not a big deal when you know your destination but if looking for a specific address it is a major flaw. It does not tell you what side of the street your destination address is on, not sure if other units do. When exiting from one highway to another where you could go multiple directions it does not tell you the direction you need to go until after you exit. Once again not a big deal if there are two exits like 12A and 12B but if there was one exit with a split, this could be a major issue, especially if it were like a spagetti bowl where it was not a simple left or right deal.Bluetooth performance, one of the reasons I purchased this unit because I had been considering a handsfree car device already, is almost unusable. The functionality of it is excellent and I had no issues paring it with my RAZR V3xx, or downloading my address book like many have mentioned, but the volume is so low you can't hear the person you are talking to over road noise and they can't hear you. There is also no way of adjusting the default volume, which is about 1/2, on the bluetooth so before I realized it was useless I found myself quickly trying to raise the volume on each call.The unit has a couple of neat features like the ability to mark stationary traffic monitoring devices like red light cameras. The problem is that once marked it doesn't notify you in any way that the camera is there, it just places a tiny camera icon at the location you marked so unless you happen to be looking very closely at the map when you approached the location you wouldn't be aware. The unit is supposed to have many known devices already marked but after driving around a city with many of them, I have found none pre-loaded. Other neat features like warnings of your speed don't seem to work either. The device has the ability to show the speed limit of the road you are on, if known, but I have found no streets that show the speed limit, even major interstates that traverse the country. You can also set an "alternate" max speed and have the unit warn you if you exceed that speed by a set threshhold. I did this and exceeded that speed well beyond the set tolerance many times and it gave no warning. I did have the above features enabled in the settings.Support on the device is horrible. There is no reference in the manual or on the company web site about when map updates, or expansions are available, how to get them, or if there is a cost involved. I have read on some forums that there is a cost for any map updates. The unit also had the ability to get live traffic updates when used with an optional cradle. Once again, no mention of if/when this cradle is available, the cost or of it at all actually on the website. You can subscribe to the traffic service though, ha.The unit does have a farily extensive POI database, even compared to other units. After initially setting the POI categories I wanted to see, I could not figure out how to further alter them. I initially selected to show asian restaurants but I never knew just how many of them there actually are! There is a category for "my poi" and In the manual it says there is an application on the CD that allows you to import your own POIs from a spreadsheet, or to import up to date lists. My CD did not come with this application and of course, there was no download for it on the website.The unit has some other negatives that may just be me nitpicking. Like it only comes with a quick setup guide, the full guide is on the CD. For a device like this that is used primarliy away from a computer, I expect a full manual so it could be referenced when you are on the road and have a question, like happened to me many times. I would also like the ability to set more than 2 favorite destinations. Currenly you can set home and work and unless any other favorites happen to be in your history you have to re-enter the address. I personally don't know any addresses other than work or home and would assume that most who would need a GPS would either. You can import your outlook address book including addresses but getting to them and back to the map is a pain. You have to exit the map application to get to the address book and once the address is found you have to restart the application which takes a minute or 2. Additionally the DC cord is a little short for larger vehicles limiting mounting options.Bottom line, this unit has great potential, it looks great and has a great interface. It was nice to have on my road trip simply for the ETA and GPS speed functions (I have larger tires so my speedo is off). Most of the issues I have listed could probably be fixed with a software update but like I stated earlier the manufacturer gives no indication of if or when one is coming, or even acknoledges any of the issues in any of the FAQs even though most are being discussed extensively on the GPS forums. Since I don't know when or if my unit will be patched to function properly, I will be returning it and I can't recommend it to anyone else.
Pros-It works as a handsfree device for talking only and can play bluetooth audio, that is itCons-Outdated bluetooth version with no way to update it. This module is so outdated for bluetooth that the functions they sale you on does not even work. the bule tooth version is almost 4 years old and with newer phones it won't even give you the abilty to see caller ID's or dial a number. Pioneer's web site states that your phone will work with it, but again this information is for phones that are over 4 years old and not the newer ones.They are better bluetooth, handsfree items out there. Don't waste your money on this
I'm so happy with this purchase, This kit just fits perfectly on my 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. This is just what i needed to install my new radio!
Used it for a year or two, found it suits my needs since I only use AA or AAA batteries mostly. Unit supports universal voltage (100V-240V) so I can bring it along my travels (but you may want a smaller power cable, for the bundled one is so long and bulky). The individual battery LED is nice. Refresh function... don't need to use it most of the time, and I used it on almost empty batteries so it takes only a short while instead of hours to have the refreshed recharge cycle start. Only use it occasionally on old NiMH batteries will be good enough. Charging speed may be a concern to some, but that's depending on your batteries' capacity. The unit can do 1050mA for AAx2 or 640mA for AAAx2 (/2 for x4). So, say I want to charge the 4 empty 2700mAh AA batteries bundled with my charger (you may get different capacity now), it will take at most 2700/525 = 5 hours 9 minutes. No idea if you max charging though (e.g. charge AAx2 and AAAx2 at the same time)
I just have to respond to a review a little further down that says these headphones are almost identical in sound quality to the legendary Koss PortaPro, which is 6 times more expensive. I got these headphones as a temporary replacement for my PortaPro as I send it out to be replaced by warranty. The headphone wire has lost some connection and I have to wiggle it in order to get sound out of the left ear (my fault, I was always a little rough in pulling it out by the wire and not the plug. Now I know better). Just to see if this reviewer was right in his comparison of these two headphones, I listened with each pair of headphones one after the other (out of tradition I always use "Here, There and Everywhere" by The Beatles, remastered, lossless version, to test audio). Now, I'm not a big audiophile. I'm not picky at all. But in comparing these two headphones, the PortaPro is RIDICULOUSLY better than this Panasonic. The sound is so much richer. The Panasonic sounds downright thin and weak compared to it. Again, I'm not being picky or imagining things like a wine taster, the sound is LITERALLY much weaker and thinner. I was LITERALLY hearing much more going on in the background of the song. I even ramped the volume up just to see if that would help, but it didn't. The richness just wasn't there. These are very poor compared to the PortaPro, which is the best pair of headphones I've ever used (the quality of a big, fat pair of headphones with the portability of a small pair).However, for the price, this is an absolute steal. As long as you don't compare it to the sound from a better pair of headphones, you can't go wrong with keeping a pair of these babies around as a back-up. Actually, these could be the only headphones you own. The sound is as good as you need, really. You'll fully enjoy any music on these. I've just been spoilt by a better set of headphones.
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).
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 ordered this item and had trouble getting it installed. Dell Computer tech supoport gave bad advice and I had trouble reaching AverMedia tech support. When I did, I finally got instruction on the proper connection and the capture works well. The MovieShop editing software (by Broderbund) included on the installation CD is very troublesome, but Windows Movie Maker can be used instead (bundled in WindowsXP). I raised my rating from 1 star to four, would be 5 if the MovieShop worked. Also, the cords are a bit short, but for the money, it's great equipment.
I've been a fan of ACOMDATA ever since I bought an ACOMDATA 160 back in August of 2003.Now looking at the generic looking red and white box it's sold in, you might get the mistaken impression that these drives are in some way low rent. Don't be fooled.The hard plastic shell is anything but flimsy, unlike certain drives from Seagate.I've used both the USB and firewire connections and both work great.So in short, if you need a fast, reliable and trouble free drive to increase your storage space, whether your a MAC or PC user, ACOM is the way to go.That's been my personal experience, and hopefully it'll be your's too.
I recently upgraded my home computer's memory from 512MB (what it originally came with), to the computer's maximum of 2GB. The improvement in performance was "noticeable". I can't say much more than that. "So far, so good".
I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT A YEAR AGO. I AM THRILLED WITH THE WAY AND THE EASE OF USING IT. I HAVE LOANED IT TO SEVERAL FRIENDS AND EVERY ONE OF THEM WAS IMPRESSED. NOW I JUST PURCHASED 2 MORE OF THEM. ONE FOR A FRIEND AND THE OTHER FOR MY 79 YEAR OLD DAD. MY DAD IS NOT VERY ELECTRONIC MINDED AND HE LOVES THIS THING. HE COULDNT BELIEVE HOW SIMPLE IT IS TO OPERATE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. GREAT PRODUCT
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.
Zune was purchased as a gift for my son-in-law for Christmas. He was delighted to receive this item as his present.
On this, and the last purchase from Amazon I believe you used shipping by DHL. both times after the shipment arrived in my city, St. George, Utah, instead of delivering the package, they put it in the U.S. mail which then goes to northern Utah and back to St. George a day or two later. This day or two delay in deliveryis is most aggravating.TR Thompson
I have resarched and found out that a U2 iPod costs about $20.00 to make. But suggested retail price is $329.00. So why does Apple inflate the charge by over 1500%??? Bad business practices.
GReat Camera, lightweight, easy to use, entry-level user, flexible, beautiful pictures. what else can I say?
2700 mAh Ni-MH batteries sounded great, but my old 1600 mAh batteries last 10 times as long. At full charge, these batteries fail after 5-10 photos in my Canon A710IS camera. I've charged these batteries one day and found them completely dead the next. To be fair, the charger is great! It has 4 independent intelligent charging circuits, so you can charge 1-4 batteries in different states of charge. Each battery will come to full charge and stop charging. The refresh feature will restore many 'dead' batteries to some degree of usefullness. Great charger, but you will have to buy or own different batteries.
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.
When i bought this mouse, i was uprgrading from a mouse that would move by istelf, somtimes move to the upper right hand corner and i wouldnt realize and then click and i would exit out of the program i was in. but this mouse does none of this. i especially like the multi media functions like the volume control and the back/foward buttons for a media player. i noticed one thing that i dont really like but its not a big enough reason not to buy this, and that is if you dont have the media player up, and you use the back/foward button, it keeps going and skips lots of songs until it feels like stopping....whatever, thats not a big deal to me. i really like this mouse, its great. it even works from outside my room(not that i need that but its still cool i guess). its comfy and i like it.
Wanted a small, but good camera. Went with Sony due to their reputation for good products. We have only had this for a year and it already broke. There seems to be a steady humming coming from it as if a fan is stuck on. When you make a movie with it, that is all you hear. Picture quality is awful. Not impressed at all!!!
I purchased the Lowepro SlingShot 300 after having used the Slingshot 100 for the last two years. The design and padding is excellent. I recently upgraded cameras from the Canon Rebel XT to the Canon 5D and needed a larger bag to be able to include my 70-200mm lens. The SlingShot 300, while an awesome bag, was just too big for me. I couldn't see being able to comfortably carry a bag of this size with some of my lenses, etc without it being a huge burden quickly. I ended up having to return it . . . but I would definitely recommend the SlingShot series of camera bags.
This is a very usefull product. Performs well and stores easily. Makes a great addition to my laptop bag..
Its excellent product even you have panasonic 2.4 ghz phone in home. Just lower antena of you phone, and keep transmitter and receiver antena pointed towards each other, it works fine for me.
I purchased this headset for my son to go with his new laptop. I thought that it needed to go with the spycam, but his laptop already had one. It delivers a nice clear sound range. The only problem that I had with this product is that the wrong Installation CD came in the package. I had to search for the correct driver on the internet. Otherwise, I would buy from this seller again...
Mine is a wireless network in masonry and steel building with the modem and router about 100 ft. from the wireless device. My first router was a Netgear WNR-3500. It did a fair job, with two or three bars. It was replaced it with a D-Link DIR-655 and the 655 gives a consentient four bars with no fluctuations. The 655 at least in my application is vastly superior.
I recently purchased this unit after extensive trial and error with nearly every other docking system in this price range. Trust me, the only units that come even close to the awesome sound quality delivered here cost at least double the price. I also own the GR 10i Teac Table Radio which is very similar, but for the shape of the unit. The only drawback of both is the fm antenna wire....it just doesn't work very well. How hard would it have been to include a real antenna?? I use it primarily with my ipod, so I still give it 5 stars; the sound quality is so good it makes up for the cheesy antenna. Nothing comes close to this (and the other Teac) in this price range.
I purchased this product in August of 2006 soley based on the positive word of mouth that it has received. And it was one of the most satisfying and suprising purchases I have ever made. There are many, many hybrid digital camcorder, mp3 players, cameras out there. This one does one thing; takes great movies. I have tested many of these economical alternatives and the Point And Shoot takes the best low light movies out of all of them. This was a total suprise considering it doesn't contain any special light gathering sensors. And transferring the movies to DVD is a cinch with windows Movie Maker or any other create a DVD program. Buy this product, you will definately not regret it.
I ordered this VGA cable in hopes of finding something cheaper than what I could find at an electronics store. It shipped in great condition and has worked without a glitch. I'm actually even using it right now to view my computer screen from my 32" Vizio TV.
After having over-the-ear noise canceling headset for a couple of years and getting tired of hauling them around, I decided to give these a try. I am very pleased. While not quite as good as my over-the-ear set, these are good enough. The small size make these a winner. My only complaint is that I wish they fit a bit deeper into the ear canal.
It works as advertised. I couldn't expect anything else from this cord.The package was small and it came fast.
Just get it from Best Buy or a or a local electronics store, you'll get a 1 year warrenty, and if it crashes, refund or get a new one.If you are stupid enough to think for ONE second that the used pda that PalmOne sends you will not have problems, the PDA they send you is &quot;USED&quot;, by fact, its exactly like your old one! Take my advice, and buy one from your local electronics store.I hope this helps the future buyers of the T|E, and other PDA buyers.
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.
Marli got this to me in a reasonable amount of time, though the user manual was not included. Fortunately for me, it was available on the Canon website. I have had a chance to make a couple of scans with it and I am pleased with both the ease of use and the quality of the result.
This is my second Andis, it worked so well when it gave out I ordered another one this past February. Hopefully it'll last as long as the first one. A great deal for the price.
I chose this model primarily because I loved my previous Samsung product, but I would definitely not recommend this recorder. It worked "okay" for about the first 8 months - a little bit of flakiness that occasionally ruined a blank DVD, but nothing I couldn't live with. Then suddenly, without reason, a major malfunction occurred, and it would not read any discs at all. It ejected everything and said it couldn't read it. It was still under warranty, but to get it repaired I had to ship it to New Jersey and pay for the labor. Once returned, I was able to insert discs, but it was even flakier than before. Recording a disc is completely hit or miss now, with more miss than hit. Now begins the search for a replacement, and I won't be buying another Samsung.
I've been using NiMH rechargeable batteries for years, and was looking to upgrade my 2 other chargers (one quick, the other trickle). I was worried that my older "quick charger" was damaging the batteries due to excessive heating (reducing useful life).Whereas the industrial design on the Sony charger is excellent, it fails to adequately charge the batteries (independent of the charge time duration). I tend to recharge/reuse over 50+ batteries. My 1st indication ... my kids' toys were operating for only minutes, and they started to go through the pile of "charged" batteries quite quickly.I then started to control the experiment. I would only charge my newest, highest capacity, NIMH batteries in the Sony charger. When used in a device, they would last a fraction of the normal expected operating time. Also, I started to measure the charged voltage. The batteries from the Sony charger were typically 0.1 to 0.2 volts less than the voltage seen on batteries from my trickle charger.Bottomline ... perhaps my Sony charger is defective, but it is essentially useless as is. On a positive note .... The Sony batteries appeared reasonable and had competitive performance.
This cable is very good and less than half the cost of the same cable in Best Buy. Very good length.
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.
The item is versitile and compact. It's not complicated, it works exactly as expected and described and I have NO issues what-so-ever!Other stands out in the marketplace are highly overpriced and niche and have some miniscule design flaw that bothers you til you have to get rid of it and replace it... This item; I have had it for a while now and have no complaints!
There is not really much to tell. I bought this card because it came with a five year warranty, compared to the other manufactures that only offer a two year warranty. I bought it for my Kodak DX4330 and it worked. No problems with it what so ever.
Everytihng i needed to know about this product was in both the Item Name and the Descriptopn. I had NViDIA GeFORCE card in pc and most fullscreen game modes weren't supported by the monitor yet same game in same mode works flawlessly with this card. would include video review if webcam were working properly since it's my only motion camera at the current time.
I bought this unit shortly after it was released. I had the original unit replaced after about 2 weeks because it wasn't playing back some DVD+R's that I had recorded AND finalized from that same recorder. It was also occasionally having difficulty with some commercial DVD's. It was necessary to eject and insert a few times to get them to play. The 2nd unit arrived and worked for 3 months and began to exhibit the same problems including scratchy CD playback that was not heard in my other standard DVD player. I called Samsung about replacement and they told me I would have to pay shipping to a repair facility where they may determine it could not be a warranty repair. I decided to tolerate the eject, re-eject issue and after 9 months it wouldn't recognize ANY commercial DVD's and only a few DVD+R's. I called Samsung back and, in short, they put me off over and over until the 1 year warranty had expired. It is now worthless and I am shopping for another, different manufacturer. I am reasonable but Samsung's customer service was rude and ineffective. I will never buy another of their products. I can't comment about other Samsung models but with this experience, I don't care to. Check reviews on the Web, you'll find that these units have a BAD history.
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!
I wasn't sure this was what I was looking for, but it was and is working perfectly. Low price too!
It doesn't have all the buttons to control all features of various componants. But it does have the main ones we normally use most.Controls volume, mute, channel, previous channel, ok, input, sleep, info along with the usual vcr/media controls like play pause, etc..I purchased it mainly because it is backlit and controls 4 devices. So far I am using it with three and all three work just fine. All the buttons do not lite up though. It skips the 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 number buttons. Not a real big deal since you can still see the other numbers from the backlit buttons.It is smaller than my other remotes and frankly, easier to use. A very good layout.This was shipped to me from Beach Audio and they came across as VERY straight, honest and wanting to know if everything is ok judging by a the emails they sent me after my order, during shipment and once it was delivered.I wish all online companies were as concerned about customer service as Beach Audio.No, I do not work there.
This thing was almost TOO simple to set up. You just plug it in and it's all set. Some people will look for a CD or some other software and be frustrated, but you're assuming more complication than there is. The software is on the hard drive and it installs itself.I also reformatted the drive to the newer standard, and I lost some GB in the process, don't know why, but with my computer it took less than a minute to reformat and partition the drive. I put programs in one section and files in the other.The drive does turn off, or, as I think about it, go into sleep mode if you don't use it for a while. That means when you go to save something, you have to wait a couple of extra seconds for it to wake up. Once I understood this it didn't bother me.I have this on my shelf, and not only does it look cool, I can't hear it at all.You can't go wrong with this drive, especially for the price with all these rebates around.
I am a tech gadget freak, and very particular with the cameras I own. After a long search for looking for the perfect digicam, it is safe to say that for me the Sony w100 is the overall winner!!! I'm a Canon 350D owner and have tried the Sony N1 since my parents have it, and I must say that I would choose the W100 over it in a heartbeat.Before purchasing this camera, I tried out all the cybershot cameras, and a few Canons in the mall. It took me a few hours to finally decide that the W100 is "THE" one for me. These were the reasons why I chose the W100...First of all I needed a camera that still has a viewfinder, since I am so used to taking shots with my Digital SLR, I am already quite used to it. Also when under bright sunlight, it is quite difficult to rely on the 2.5 inch screen when taking photos. I like the manual options that are available compared to the other Sony Cybershot point and shoot digicams that I tried.Canon might have the edge here. I rarely use the AUTO features of the W100, and sofar I am impressed with the results I've gotten with the manual features of this camera. The Macro Mode is cool, but I think the T9 and T30 have better magnifying capabilities.Battery life is pretty decent. Flash power is better than the rest, although red eye is still a problem even when the red eye reduction mode is turned on. Lens is great at F2.8 Aperture, not to mention its a Carl Zeiss. Has ISO 1250 but I must say picture quality deteriorates at this range, noise is too visible here. Realistically, it is only at ISO 800 wherein the noise is not too noticeable.Pound for pound it's a good Low light Camera. This is where the W100 shines, it is priced lower compared to the T30 (7.1 megapixel) and the N1 (8.1 megapixel) SONY cybershot counterparts. That is why I say the w100 is an overall winner... Try one and I guarantee you won't be disappointed with this pocket rocket camera.Let me end my review with the PROS and CONS of this camera:PROS8.1 MEGAPIXELSCarl Zeiss LensNice Strong Flash64mb Internal MemoryViewfinder1250 ISO2.8 ApertureImage Stabilizer capability as long as there is flashFast, excellent shutter response, very good shot to shot speedFast startup/shutdown timeGood color accuracyVery high resolutionGreat low-light capabilitiesVery capable movie modeVery fast multi-burst mode, great for sports shotsLarge 2.5" LCD displayLCD is usable in very bright lightBright AF-assist lightDesign is compact but usable, fits the hand wellGood battery lifeImpressive printed output, at ISO 800CONSLook didn't change much compared to the other W series modelsWould've wanted a much thinner bodyFlimsy Battery and Card CoverLack of manual auto white balance options when flash is onLack of other AUTO features like fireworks, etc.Red Eye still visible despite Red Eye reduction mode is onNoisy at 1250 ISOSome trouble with household incandescent lightingRather contrasty default tone curveAnti-noise processing trades some subtle subject detail to hold the noise in checkSignificant chromatic aberration at wide angleSoft corners at telephotoWarm incandescent color balance
I received the adapter and couldn't plug it into my computer (Toshiba P15-S470 from 2004). Figured I might have been sent the wrong item. Received the replacement and it still didn't fit.No troubles with Amazon, the service was great, but this item is not meant for the P15-S470.
I wanted a small case to go with my tiny new Sony TX7 so I bought this. This case has a nice quality look and feel to it, and the inexpensive price is nice. The TX7 is so small I actually would have liked the case to be slightly smaller - the TX7 sits fairly loose inside the case but is protected nicely. There's a pocket that looks like it could hold a battery and/or memory card/s. I do have one negative thing to say about this case and that is the zipper... If you're like me and treat your electronics lightly you'll want to be careful whenever taking the camera out so you do not slide your nice big touch screen across the metal zipper. If I would have thought about this before I would have instead bought the Sony LCS-CST which flips open with velcro. It is a minor flaw on an otherwise nice case.
We needed, and received, the 'Belkin IEEE 1284 Parallel Printer Cable' for some rebuilt HP 4050 & 4000 T printers we purchased receintly. The items arrived in a timely manner and were the exact items we needed. Again, I am a pleased office manager.
So far, so GREAT! We've only owned this TV for a few weeks, but we're very impressed by the picture quality, which is the real test for those with less technical acumen. It was so affordable, he#@, CHEAP, that we thought it was worth the risk of buying an unknown brand. Hopefully, in 2 years or so we'll feel the same, meaning we can't testify to its function over time.
The best wireless USB adapter dongle there is. Be **SURE** to get ONLY hardware revision V2 - this is clearly labeled on the back. WAY overpriced here. Check out B1.c2 (1=uy 2=om) to get a fair deal. NO RETAILER will ever tell you what hardware revision they are offering. That's very, very sad. ZyXEL is now manufacturing only the V2 model.
Many people are busting on this player. I've only had mine for 1 week, and it's been flawless. I offer 2 ideas about it. 1) players made back in q3 of 1999 might be a different batch than those available now. So, some improvements may be available now that were not in this model last year. 2) this player has a RF adapter, so that you can play it directly into an analog tv. I bought the converter at a local store, and it works great. So, now, I don't need to buy a new T.V.I hope it keeps working this well, but for saving me the need to buy a new T.V., there was a significant hidden savings in this player. It's the only one I could find that had this feature.It played the Matrix, etc. without a hitch this weekend.
Have owned these for almost a year. Ideal for road warriors who want to unwind in hotel room after a busy day. Decent quality of sound that is good enough for a small room. Form factor and 4 AAA battery operation make it truly portable.
Verbatim Ditto Max 7 GB cartridges frequently do not work, even right out of the box it gets an error message indicating it is an &quot;Unrecognizable Format&quot;. This is when they are used in the drive they are created for, and when other identical cartridges do work. After a period ranging from 1 use to 50 uses, none of them work, getting the same &quot;Unrecognizable Format&quot; error. The design of the cartridge does not allow for re-formatting the cartridge when this occurs.
This is my second camera and shame on me for giving Casio a second chance. The "customer service" was horrible, rude and not helpful at all. I have had several camera's in my professional life and have to say that I will never buy this brand again after the way I was treated!
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.
It is easy to set up and sounds good, but the limited bass keeps it from being a 5. If you can get it for under $50, it is worth it. I wouldn't pay close to $100 for it.
There were a couple things wrong with this product. First, the 3.5 mm jack didn't fit into my device. It constantly popped out and wouldn't stay in. Also the sound quality wasn't quite as good as another cassette that I had. However the sound quality wasn't terrible. These issues could be specific to me and you can't expect much more from such a cheap product.
This GPS is great!StreetPilot c340 GPS say the streeet name when you turn.It's very useful.I really recommend this GPS.
An excellent item for securing a laptop in an open area such as a library or media center in a school.
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.
So my mother bought this for me back in 2002 and I left this thing on for hours on end, and did use the sleep mode to turn it off when I was going to bed.It would be on gamemode mixed with USB 95% of the time for 4-16hours a day! Volume level at about 20% of the highest volume but did crank it up there a few times.Never once overheated, never once had any issues.After using the system for 2hours, I went to bed, next morning it is having software issues. The unit works! Plays sounds, but is acting funny, sound eq is auto switching, any key pressed also flips to "dim mode".The sound quality was amazing.The only complaint I had was over time the vibrations moved the speaker guards so they rattled, i simply removed them to solve that issue. There is no need for them anyways for any responsible adultI will be buying another one of these if I can find one!
Nothing is more waste of time that waiting for you images to download from the digital camera to your computer. I needed an extra CF card and stumbled on this package that also comes with the reader... now I can get images from the card to computer in a flash! Great stuff!
This was my favorite headset until i run into the Audio Technica Microset Omni Condenser Headworn Microphone.Audio Technica Microset Omni Condenser Headworn Microphone in BlackThis headset is great don't get me wrong only thing aside from size is comfort over time. when wearing it for hours it becomes somewhat painful as it squeezes the sides of your head. other than that sound is excellent after all its a shure what else will you expect.
Pictures are very noisy(grainy) and colors are inaccurate. Many fine textures and details such as woodgrain are almost completely lost. Lowering ISO settings help reduce the noise, but it is still there. Software bundle is pathetic. It's pretty much just a driver. Upsides are that the camera is easy to learn and use, it has an AF-assist lamp, it's not locked in Auto like some other cameras, and good rechargable AA's and a so-so charger is included in the box(some sony cams leave this out). Addressing the person who complained that the camera flashes several times before the shot is taken, THAT IS WHAT REDEYE REDUCTION DOES! Those flashes shrink your pupils which is one of the common ways that redeye is reduced. If you don't like it, then turn it off, it doesn't get simpler than that. Never had a problem with the screen going blank. This was one of the first digital cameras that I used and I took about 400 pictures with it - I wish all those shots I took with it were taken with a traditional 35mm camera instead, as the results would have been much better.
While this product is a great product, don't make the mistake I made and assume cordless means wireless and use them interchangeably. Yes there's no cord on this thing, but that's because the cord is on the RECEIVER...and it's a pain in the butt and I don't see why it's necessary to have all that extra hardware and cord in this day of wireless technology in their other mice. Come on Logitech, get with it. This trackball is perfect to reduce carpel tunnel motion, and I got it to be mobile. But having to deal with this extra cord and transmitter negated the mobile advantage so I've moved it to my workstation location. I'll have to find another trackball that's wireless for my Macbook Pro.Now all that said, I love the device. Feels good on the hand, easy to use.
good stuff covers wires well, tough, and looks great.gives vehicle wiring a professional look. easy to instal on wires
I spent hours and hours researching mp3 players when I decided to invest in one. At first, I was dead-seat on getting and iPod, no matter the cost. Yes, I had been sucked into all Apple's advertising and the sheer "coolness" people who owned one seemed to have. Then I went online. I could not believe the cost of the iPod for so little space and so many problems. I'm a full-time college student who's also trying to hold down a part-time job and a life and I simply wasn't going to smack down the 400 bucks (not to mention the 100 dollars I'd inevitably have to pay for a new battery) for such a low rated product. After many more hours of research I decided on the Nomad. I haven't had my player aslong as some of the other reviews but I feel this is the best $215 (I got new headphones as well) I've ever spent.The sound quality is fantastic. A few of my friends have iPods,iRivers, etc. and I have to say my player beats them all in this area. You'll hear things in the music you've never heard before and this, for me, is one of the best features. If you love your music as much as I love mine you'll appreciate this feature. Just make sure you get some good quality earbuds.The battery power is good and even though there are only three bars when you use your player you'll get a feel for about how long it'll last. Of course, battery life wanes depending on whether you have the EAX Audio on, how long the backlight it set to show and how much you fidget with the buttons. Mine has never died on me. The battery is replaceable for as little as $35 at Radio Shack, that was another selling point for me.I love the software. Maybe I'm stupid but I haven't figured out Music Match and it annoys me. The Creative software is easy to use, fast and syncs all you're files. I haven't had any problems so far and it's set as my default player now.The appearance on the Nomad isn't as shiny and aesthetically pleasing as the iPod apparently is but really, if that's your major concern in deciding on a player you have bigger problems. This player is still sleek and very portable. Yes, it is a little "chunkier" than an iPod but it still fits into my pocket and it is durable.I have dropped my player once from about four feet onto the pavement two days after I got it and I almost had a panic attack. I had read all the horror stories about the player breaking or shattering into a million pieces but all that happened was the face plate and battery popped out and I got a weird look from the Blockbuster girl. It has only frozen once and that was probably my fault, I asked it to do too many things at once. Also, I walk a lot and even though it isn't intended for athletic use it hasn't given me any problems.Ultimately, though, the price was the deciding factor. I got 10 gig more than the $400 iPod at half the price. Considering how much money I have already invested in my record collection and in replacing damaged CDs which I was lugging with my everywhere I think I got one heck of a deal.This is a great player but it does have problems.While my buttons haven't broken they are flimsy, as one reviewer put it. The scroller button is plastic and easy to push the wrong way (i.e. the breakable way) and there is no stop button. I can't leave the player on 'pause' for too long because that drains the battery so I end up turning it off all the time and then turning it back on.The backlight isn't as bright as the iPods and it hurts my eyes which are bad enough already.I know it won't last forever and I'm worried about the crappy Creative customer service I've been hearing so much about. I've been taking care of it and not banging it around (you really really should treat it like the computer it is if you want it to last).All right, enough said. Just know that if you're researching players I highly recommend this product. There is not "perfect" mp3 player but this is a darn good one.
Not too bad for a *basic* introduction to security, but certainly not rigorous enough to secure a network. While Sams considers this an &quot;advanced&quot; topic (from the cover), the author &quot;anonymous&quot; gives only a superficial glossing over of the subject. It's a script kiddie's intro to hacking, in the same vein as Meinel's [poorly constructed] book.What I'd really like to see is a comprehensive discussion on the strategies and methods employed by intruders, with code examples and thorough explanation of common techniques (e.g. buffer overflows, detecting sniffers, common code/scripts to detect SUID changes, etc.). This book merely says &quot;buffer overflows exist&quot;, when it should describe how to evaluate code to prevent overflow attacks. More forensic topics are required as well, for &quot;post-mortem&quot; analysis after a breakin.
I thought this mouse was pretty neat until I STARTED USING IT! Primary (left mouse button) works ONLY if you press it REALLY HARD. So frustrating. Lame. Lame. Lame. STAY AWAY!!!!
These are the best recordable DVDs I have found. I have used several other brands, and none have been as consistent, and trouble-free as these. For some reason, the stores I normally buy them from have stopped carrying them. Thank goodness that Amazon still has them!!! I really don't want to use any other kind. Am a firm beliver in the product!!!!
Got this player from my mom for a birthday present. I couldn't be happier. I work in a noisy enviroment and am able to put the player in the "little" front pocket of my Levi jeans. I'm using the Shure E2c sound-isolating earphones and together, music sounds awesome. At home, I use a different EQ setting to make up for my cheapo earbuds - and even they sound good. Just drag and drop on the computer via usb 2.0. Love this player.
The case was just as described. Nice quality and nice case. I wish I had gotten one a little bigger so that I could stick a couple of dvds in there also.
SanDisk 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card.I'm liking the speed of this flash card and thinking about picking up another one.
Since getting this radar detector over 2 years ago i have not had one ticket. I've also slowed down just a bit, but still have a lead foot. This detector has picked up police over 2 miles away and even over slight rises in the road. it's a load of money for a detector, but it's been invaluable to me on my 160 mi/day trip. Escort is definitely the PRIMO manufacturer of detectors! Other people have talked about false alarms... yes there are a few, but i'd rather be alerted to a false alarm than receive a TICKET... and the false alarms are not bad... TURN IT ON CITY.
This TV looks awesome even when it's not turned on. The blue ray player from my PS3 is crystal clear. It will make regular DVD's look like VHS. This is one of the best buy I've made.
Well worth getting. Can record to Dvd -/+ RW and Dvd-Ram. Use Dvd-Decrypter to edit out commercials or unwanted footage on the RW disks. Use Nero to burn to Dvd -/+ disks. Unfortunately, Panasonic does not provide software to allow computer editing of their .VRO Dvd-Ram files which is a drawback.
This television is the best you can buy for the price ($1169 at Circuit City on sale) - I'll break it down by its possible uses:Television:With an analog television signal, the picture is mediocre - but that's true of most LCDs (and with how bad analog signals are getting, that might be true of all TVs these days). With an HDTV signal, the picture is crisp, clean, and static graphics don't waver like on most LCD televisions in this price range. Fast moving action doesn't blur or pixelate at all.DVD playback:When hooked up with component or S-video cables, DVDs are about as good as you'd get with a regular television. There may be some pixelation on static graphics and default color settings may not be to your liking, but playing with the settings will fix that for standard viewers. Using a DVI cable hook-up, you'll get an amazing picture that almost makes the cost of DVI cables worth it. The default widescreen picture may look pinched between two large black bars, but changing the picture settings will allow you to eliminate the typical widescreen black bars without sacrificing the edges of the picture.Computer monitor:*Note this television was hooked up to a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 Ultra graphics card*This is an excellent computer monitor, but ONLY if you use a DVI cable (this will keep you from hooking up a DVD or cable box with a DVI cable). Using an S-video cable to hook this television up to a computer will probably leave you with a massive case of eye strain because text will be blurry and the S-video option doesn't allow you to alter the setting very much. With a DVI hook up, this television can act as an excellent (and huge) computer monitor. With some programs such as video games, you may need to alter the in-game resolution to make it fit with the monitor resolution (tested with World of Warcraft), otherwise the game action will look blurry. Again, changing the setting will fix this problem for most peoples' tastes.You can have your computer running with the television picture-in-picture or side-by-side (or vice versa), allowing you to work and watch television or a DVD (S-video connection only).As for points of criticism, this television only has 1 S-video connection, 2 component video connections, and 1 DVI connection. The S-video connection does not face downward like the other connections do so pressing this unit back against a wall isn't possible if you're planning on using an S-video connection. The remote is serviceable, but the picture-in-picture channel must be changed via the remote by going through the on screen menu. The picture-in-picture cannot be swapped without going through the menu as well. The sound is face-forward only, but with a standard surround hook up you won't feel like the TV is projecting sound straight at you.With any LCD TV, you may find one or two dead pixels (visible on dark backgrounds), so you may want to check the picture before hooking everything up just in case.For the money and the size, this television can't be beat. I compared this TV to a 20" Sharp Aquos LCD and this Samsung actually came out on top in practically every category, including price. If you're looking for a great LCD television that can also be used as a computer monitor, this is the way to go.
This little radio is simply designed so you don't have to refer to the manual over and over. The sound quality is excellent. I have to get used to the ear buds in my ears, and that's not a strike against it, but you can't get too active moving and bending with this because of them. I mainly use this radio when I'm walking/exercising outside and my usual walking buddy is not available.
Easy setup. Easy to use. If there are any fetaures missing I sure don't know it! Plays evrything fine. We use the Samsung wireless adapter with this to stream all the internet goodies from the Blu Ray player. This was a freebie, alnog with the wireless adapter, when we bought a Samsung UN40C5000 TV from Amazon on Feb.1, 2011.If any later issues will update review.
Nice design with retractable USB cord. 5GB enough storage for an entire DVD content. Good price.
I like the size of this camera -- perfect for dropping in a pocket on a trip. It takes pretty good, even some great pictures. Functionally, my only complaint is that the zoom isn't quite as good as I would like, but then again, I knew the specs coming in. I don't use the software so I can't comment on that. I'm a Mac user and iPhoto does what I need it to do, so if you have PhotoShop or iPhoto you probably won't use the software that is bundled with it either.
Fortunately, this will be my last Panasonic product. I was happy with this DVD player (I don't ask for much) until it stopped reading *any* discs after 6 months. It produced an error on the screen. When I called to find out what the error meant, they said it was &quot;still under warranty&quot; and to send it in, which I did.After 4 weeks, they contact me to say that only the parts are covered for a year - labor is only 3 months. So the part is covered, but not the labor to put it in! They wanted sixty-five bucks to &quot;fix&quot; my DVD player, which was apparently under warranty.So, after spending 100 bucks on this unit, it's in the trash after 6 months. BUYER BEWARE - and pray your unit breaks within 90 days.
The price was 212$ was the lowest price for this item than anywhere else, but shipping that cost everything. I dont have choice other than buying from Dell, where shipping is free 219+taxes=233$.I'm waiting for the item to arrive, but i'm sure i will be happy about my decission based on the reviews!
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.
I can't really say how well this headset works, because it did not match for use with the Vtech CS6219-2 DECT 6.0 Expandable 2-Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone (CS6219-2) that I purchased at the same time. It IS comfortable to wear, but that is as far as I was able to get. I thought I was doing my home work, because it was listed as something that was frequently purchased by people who also bought the Vtech phone, but I didn't realize that the plug jack was not a match. I am hoping I may find a use for it yet. A little misleading if you are not into the minute details of these devices.
I was skeptical too. Colby?!I have had the Colby TF-DVD7050 for 2wks. It went on 2 plane trips and several car rides while we were on vacation recently. It performed flawlessly entertaining my kids while travelling.During the week of travel it was not treated well and was frequently moved and packed and unpacked yet had no problems. My toddler son even repeatedly kicked it while it was attached the the seat in front of him yet it still worked.For parents of small curious children, the player has a "hold" button that will deactivate all the other controls so that once a DVD is playing the child cannot disturb the player even if all the buttons are pushed (or kicked). To me, this was a God send. My toddler loves buttons.If it breaks tomorrow, I'll be upset, but not too much because to me, it has done its duty for what I bought it for. How much can you really expect for a little over a hundred bucks.
The book, of course, is phenomenal, which is why I chose it to listen to on my long commute. Throughout listening to the audiobook, I had a love-hate relationship with the narrator. As far as the plain narrating he did just fine. For the characters' voices, he seemed to be either great or terrible. Cazaril's voice was just gruff enough to be very attractive, he gave Umegat the most appealing accent, and he also did very well with the the Provincara, Teidez, and Dondo (whose voice made my skin crawl). But I couldn't stand Chancellor dy Jironal's voice-- he made it very nasally and annoying, very inappropriate for the character, who, for all his many many flaws, was never the weasel he sounded like on these tapes. He made Ista sound more like Professor Trelawney than anything else, and as for Iselle and Betriz... the narrator is just not a man who was designed to talk like a 16-year-old girl.Obviously this is all just my opinion. Other people may not be bothered at all by the things that drove me crazy. And except for the few voices I mentioned, this narrator was very competent, and I honestly appreciate the effort he put into developing a clearly separate voice for each character. But I thought it was worth noting that there were times I wanted to throttle him. :)
Well I just bought an EM-500 Sky Blue and am very happy. I know that there are going to be a lot of new Pocket PC's hitting the market soon but I did some research and found out that this is really all I need. The price is great (only 299.99 here) and the MMC/SD cards are going down! There is an optional modem from casio and a few other venors that plugs into the port at the bottem of the devise. I have 3 32 Mb MMC cars (I own an Mp3 player that uses them)and that is plenty of space for anything I want. If you have been thinking of buying this, do it. You will be very happy!
I have had one of these for 4 years and it is a total piece of cr@pp. Using it remotely is worthless. Never works checking calls remotely. Never has for me. I can't believe so many people here have given it 4 or 5 stars!???WTF. I can't even seem to find a good answering machine anymore! My old "Phone Mate" analog system was totally dependable and functioning for 13 years. These new digital machines are total junk!
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.
Cartridge was likely manufactured months ago for an out-of-date printer. Not used in current printers. Toner may have degraded (mine was) and printer tries to continually realign itself to defective cartridge. Due to the constant realignment, eventually my printer broke. HP refused to fix the printer or replace the defective cartridges even though the cartridges are supposedly guarenteed.
The used printer which I bought through Amazon works to perfection. My only problem was to get it to work on my XP non-internet computer, because it did not accept the programming on the HP CD setup disk. I had to set it up on my old 486 which is also non-internet and it works fine there. My internet computer has the same printer on it and I was able to set it up with the same CD which failed on my other XP system. Most likely the setup system could have been downloaded off the internet if I had had an internet connection on the first computer.
I purchased this camera on march 14 or so. I bought it after reading reviews on Amazon on how it was such a great camera for the price. I went to Italy ( Venice and Rome ) for my 5 Year Anniversary. 1st day in venice it worked fine during the day. Next day it showed a big yellow blur during the daytime photos. I tried every setting on the camera and still nothing. Needless to say I had to buy Intant Kodak cameras all over venice and Rome because my camera wouldn't take daytime photos. I was very upset and ready to just throw the camera in the Trevi Fountain.I will never buy another Canon Camera again !!!
I have this projector since the beggining of 2008 and it is excellent, now with blu-ray I am getting a fantastic image !!! and it's is only 420p!!! I can't imagine how the video will be with a 720p or a 1080p! I project in 130" on a wall covered with a MDF white/grey. The room must be more or less dark, more dark it's better. People must pay attention to the levels of brightness, contrast and color. I configure it putting the brightness and contrasr at 50 (the range is 0 to 100) an the color at T1. I was looking at Santana Mountreux blu-ray and it was really great! Why do you want a TV ??? This is far better!!!
I ordered these cartridges for my HP 750. They printed fine, once. A few weeks later I tried to print again and they were all clogged. I had to throw them out. There's a reason these are so cheap.
I have no trouble with these, they fit well, are a standard size, and work reliably. Rat Shack charges more than this for five of these connectors, $11 for five, or $9 for 100, you decide
Fist off be careful when ordering, go to canon and see if this grip will fit your camera, I ordered it for my canon that was listed that it would fit and it would not fit at all, plus the shipping was a nightmare, you had to sign for the package, my husband and I work all day and no was here so I had to travel 2 hrs to a fedex hub to pick this up just to find out it didn't fit and it was made really cheap also pass this one up.
This is a great DLP set. The new technology of the HLT over the HLS appears to be well worth it. We needed a DLP because our room is fairly bright and the LCD in any size close to this would have been triple the cost. The brightness of the TV and the HD clarity is remarkable. It is big. If your room does not really call for a 61", I would recommend the 56". I believe it will give better picture and still be plenty big. What was amazing is the delivery and responsiveness from [...]. It was absolutely better than I ever expected. I will always look to Amazon as my first source for any item I will need.
Knowing how delicate Palms are, I bought this for my new IIIxe. The leather belt clip types just don't offer ANY drop protection and I thought this thing would. Boy was I wrong! Dropped it less than 2 feet and discovered the corners aren't protected at all, now I'm looking at a $100 screen replacement. I'm throwing this thing away and buying rhinoskin.
Bought the Seven Star TC500 in January but did not look at it closely til I got to Albania in February for 2 years. Although I was charged for a TC500 the company sent a simpler model, the ST500. The difference is the ST500 has only one outlet on the front for American style appliances, not two as shown in the photo of the TC500 on Amazon.It works fine but I have exactly two appliances that need step up support.I've not contacted Amazon customer service because I had only one "pass" through duty free customs here, and am now stuck with this inconvenience for two years. Don't trust this Amazon vendor!!
The Sharp Aquos 46" LCD is a great tv! I was worried it might be too big, but in fact is not that much bigger, in terms of physical size, than the 42" and you get 20% more viewing area. The delievery from Tiger Direct was fast and efficient. No issues with bluring or hazy viewing, even with fast moving sports. Excellent purchase for the price.
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
Purchased this cd player for my son. He is 2 and we play cd's for him at night when he sleeps. The cd player stopped working after 3 nights. Sent it back and purchased a sony
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.
Terk Technologies Leapfrog LF-30S Wireless 2.4 GHz A/V Distribution SystemI shut down every device attached to my wireless network, but that did not really reduce the obvious interference. I unplugged my 2.4 GHz wireless phone. That helped, because now all the 2.4 GHz devices in my home were off. Nonetheless, there remained some interference. I conclude that it must be coming from a neighbor's WiFi. Unless you have no 2.4 GHz devices yourself and live on a farm without neighbors, I cannot recommend this product.
I thought this printer cartridge was a great deal as I got it for less than I usually buy it for. However, I had a hard time getting my printer to accept this cartridge. It should have just gone in without any problems, but I had a number of problems trying to get the printer door to close once the cartridge was inside. A number of times my printer didn't work and I would only assume it was because of the cartridge. I would hate for my printer to stop working because of this cartridge.
Knock on wood...we bought our Panny in June 2004 and it has not failed us yet.Sound quality on this set is excellent. Picture quality on DVDs, HD channels and high-quality digital broadcasts (including HBO/Cinemax) is excellent for an LCD projection TV. Standard broadcasts aren't that great, however - some channels are simply unwatchable, especially when compared to a simultaneous broadcast on a sister HD channel. Otherwise, I would rate the overall picture quality of this TV as very good.In general, we get a lot of compliments on this set when having company over to watch movies or sporting events. It was a good, worthwhile purchase.If/when our bulb finally blows, which seems inevitable based on the majority of reviews, we're going to upgrade to the 50" Panasonic plasma (yes, I am a Panny loyalist). Better picture and longer life span for the same price we paid for our current set.
This modem gives a blue screen of death from their driver slnt7554.sys. The support person I talked did not care about or offer any solution to this problem. Also, the support email never responded to me.
I had this player less than a month and the power button fell off. Rio/DNNA would not replace it saying it was damaged in a way not covered by the warranty. But don't just take it from me, according to the Better Business Bureau as of 01/31/06:"Based on BBB files, this company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau due to a pattern of complaints and has failed to correct the underlying reason for the complaints. Our records show that the company has a pattern of complaints concerning Product Quality."
The Canon PS A570IS is a good camera for the price. However, if I were to choose a camera again, I would choose one that weighed less and that was thinner. But overall, excellent quality photos and super easy to use for the average person.
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 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.
Bought this for doing video blogging and for doing product shots for my girlfriend's Etsy shop. Works great on both counts, great little desktop tripod, hasn't gotten loose and useless like cheaper ones.
So Happy with this vhs tape rewinder..though bought used, it has worked far better than any Kinyo product that I purchased. 2 were trashed and the new (?) one purchased, also failed.
Very good for setting up our small home network. We run a desk top and lap top via this network, plus a kindle. When the kids visit they have their lap tops and allows everyone internet access without having to "schedule" time to check emails, FB, etc. I am not a tech wizarrd, but it was pretty easy to set up and have operating in less than 1 hour total....which includes reading directions.
As many of the other reviews mention, this is essentially a basic model DVD recorder at a very reasonable price. It doesn't have some of the upper end functions, nor does it record all formats of DVD. However, if you're looking to do just the basic functions of a standard VCR, this is a great machine. It has multiple record speeds, all of which produce excellent images. I've recorded some of the coverage of hurricane Katrina on 8-hour EP mode, and the picture is more than acceptable. Setting up record timers is a snap. Finalizing is quick, typically less than 2 minutes on a DVD+R. Time from DVD insertion until it's ready to play/record is about 25 seconds. Oh, and don't be surprised when you see your newly dubbed DVDs look better than your original VHS tapes. Nice!On the downside, the manual is so poorly written, you're probably better off figuring the machine out on your own, if you're not afraid of some trial and error. The DVD door and tray are a bit noisy on opening and closing, which makes me question the long-term quality. Also, the menus are a bit awkward to navigate. I own a Panasonic digital camera and DVcam and both have easier menus.Pros: excellent image quality at all speeds, easy to use basic functions, finalizing is fast, quick start-up, great priceCons: the manual is very poorly written, fairly limited functions, a bit awkward menus, remote control buttons could be more logically arrangedSimply put, if you're simply looking to replace your VCR with a DVD recorder, this is a good choice.
This tv is excellent. I bought it to put in the kitchen and to also be able to put it in the van for road trips so the kids are happy and occupied. I originally purchased an RCA model and it was nowhere near this one. The RCA broke down and I replaced it wih this model. The picture is very clean and movies look great on it. I highly recommend this TV! Enjoy.
Its a mouse pad. it does what its suppose to do. no complaints yet. blah balh balh blah blah blah.
These three filters come packed nicely in the described leather case. They are sturdy and just as the seller describes. I am very happy with them.
I will keep this brief.... I love these speakers. I am a professional multimedia developer and have had 5.1 computer speakers for a while now. I usually try to keep my system closer to the standard consumer, so never really went overboard on items such as these. I finally got fed up with the constant buzzing and inconsistent highs and lows coming from my 5.1 speakers and decided to go with Bose's middle line speakers. I can honestly say it was one of the best purchases I've made in years. They sound great, perform wonderfully, and produce absolutely no, make that NO buzzing sounds.Worth every penny!
Just ordered this from Target.com website and I love it...The ordering process was very easy and it arrived one day early, in safe and sound condition...I bought this to keep our 4 year old busy on long road trips, but after trying it out at home first, I think I have a new use for it... The color and picture is on parr with our flat screen home moniter.. Sound is loud and clear, just wish one could control the sound with the remote also.. It also makes a fine DVD Player for hook up to a T.V. I hooked this up to our older T.V. and was able to watch a DVD.. Good if you have a lack of space problem...One could not beat the price also, as the big names cost alot more.. You get alot of bang for the buck...Overall I am very pleased with this purchase and would recomend this to anyone looking for a portable DVD....
Ok. What can be simpler ... plugging the controller back in after use or exchanging old batteries for new ones every week. I opted for the environmentally friendly solution ... we plug the controller back in after each use. The rechargeable battery pack for the controller holds a charge that lasts long enough for my sons to play Halo 4 ALL DAY LONG (not that I approve, I don't), but I figure I am saving money on batteries and saving the Earth from a messy recycling of expended batteries.
This is my first apple product in 10 years and it is truly a work of wonder, beautifully designed and works perfectly, no one should be without one. I got it yesterday and I am all smiles today, imagine having your whole CD collection in this tiny device.Be warned that the PC version does not automatically sync up when you connect to the USB port, you have to click on the Sync button in musicmatch.
I can honestly say that this Sharp VLZ3U Camcorder is the best purchase I've ever made as far as electronics goes. This is my third mini DV camcorder. The first two were a Sony and JVC. I didn't use the first two very often due to the fact that they were complicated. Not only is it totally user friendly (my 11 & 12 year old kids figured the basics out in a couple of minutes) but the picture clarity and audio are amazing! I purchased it only a month ago and we've already brought it on three weekend trips. It's very compact size is definitely a plus. It fits very comfortably in the palm of your hand. Battery life is above average. Haven't played with the digital still picture feature yet but happy to know it's there. The camera twists every which way for all those hard to shoot angles. If you're looking for a camcorder to use at all your family's life events, this is definitely it!
This sound system has brought my computer to life. Games, movies, youtube music videos, I do it all on my computer now and the experience is amazing. The built-in feature is also a great bonus. The price isn't cheap, but you are really getting the bang for your buck.
Summary - these are fantastic speakers, but I would recommend pairing them with a subwoofer. I purchased the lowest end Sony sub - the Sony SA-W2500Sony SA-W2500 Performance Line 100 Watt Subwooferwhich was relatively inexpensive (these + the subwoofer were equivalent in cost to a pair of floor standing speakers).First a bit about my situation and the reasons for my purchase as reviews with that information were extremely helpful to me in making this decision. I am not an audiophile, but I love music. I had some beautiful sounding late 80's JBLs with a 90's Sony receiver and components. Loved it. We recently decided to upgrade the look of our living room and out went the "old" A/V stuff - 32" tube tv, huge armoire to hold it and the speakers. So I needed small, modern with as close to that big sound as I could get, oh and enhance my home theater's surround by adding a subwoofer. I already had Sony center channel and rear speakers, so that strongly influenced my decision to go with sony front speakers. (Wanted voice-matched for the surround). The room is 13' x 14' with large openings into the two adjacent rooms.Here's my impressions of the speakers. First, for those who can't or won't be adding the subwoofer. They are indeed great stand-alone stereo speakers. For bookshelf speakers they have a great sound. I had listened to various bookshelfs in stores (Polks, Bose, Klipsch, ...). To my ears these are just as good as any of those much more expensive speakers. As other reviewers noted these Sony's actually had a decent amount of bass, especially compared to the other bookshelf speakers. So if you're looking for inexpensive but good quality bookshelfs with a bit of bass I highly recommend these.But. If you're used to that wonderful punch and rumble from the low end in good floorstanding speakers, these don't cut it. Go for the also surprisingly inexpensive SS-F5000Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair)or SS-F6000. Or if like me you need that small form factor add the subwoofer. For me this was the obvious (in hindsight) choice since I also wanted to add the subwoofer for the home theater/surround experience. With the subwoofer these were wonderful. I wasn't missing the big speakers at all. For rock, hard rock, country and new age they were great. Some Andrew Lloyd Weber and broadway/gospel vocals were pretty good, but for my tastes sounded better with the full surround than just stereo (the center channel seemed to bring out the vocals, which were getting lost with just the Sony bookshelfs). My one observation about these speakers is that to me they're a bit "bright" on the highs (treble). Might just be that I'm not used to hearing all of those details in the highs.As front speakers in my 5.1 surround setup - fantastic. Perfect fit with my other sony speakers and the sound is great.Bottom line - highly recommended if they fit you're constraints.
This is my second pair of speakers , my daughter just loved mine so I gave her them and bought me another pair. The sound is so amazing and I love that I could connect it to my laptop and hear music all day.Excellent product, great price.And fast shipping!
I agree 100% to other opinions regarding the rock-bottom price and top-drawer performance of this remote. It is NOT a plug n' play controller and it is NOT the right one for a lot of people. But for those to whom this remote is aimed (somewhat tech-savvy), it serves their needs extremely well. I just want to add that the material and finish of this unit is top-grade. I love the OLED display and the blue illumination on this controller. Its design and tactile feel exudes a sense of class and quality. I have used remotes made by Phillips and Logitech before but I love this SONY the most. At the current price (new on EBay) of below $10 due to bad reputation and poor consumer reception, the AX1400 may well be the best deal around in this market. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (w/ caveat)...
The specs for the nikon telephoto lens did not mention that it already came with a lens shade included, so I ordered this one. It fits fine, and will probably come in handy, but I like the one that came with the lens better.
I bought this to plug in USB cords for bioth my HTC EVO and a GPS unit. I have now ruined two very expensive batteries on each, which I'm sure the seller is not going to replace. Spend a few more dollars and buy something of better quality, it will be worth it compared to the price of new batteries!!
This is my third Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman. I use it with my desktop and both laptops. I am on my computers all the time; I do most errands online and I am a huge fan of online gaming. This trackball is perfect for any and all applications; even the rigorous demands of playing WOW. It has a number of programmable buttons which can be used to customize your most important "hotkeys", and it's operation is smooth and responsive.The most important feature, in my opinion, is the ergonamic design. It is a perfect fit for my hand, the buttons and trackball are easy to reach and intuitive to use. It really saves wear and tear on my wrist and thumb joint since I am on the computer so much. I hope that Logtech will carry this trackball for many years, because I can't imagine a better one.
This media card reader is great it got delivered faster then what I had expected once I installed it worked turned on my computer and quickly started recognizing the hardware no problems at all even though I have vista premium I thought it woulnt work but it did I alredy tried the sd slot and worked great this is my first time buying a media card reader for my computer and I am satisfied.
I have replaced the stock Bose front L/R dash speakers in my Infiniti FX35 2008 , with these speakers. Sound is now amazingly more accurate in the higher frequencies area without being too harsh. I am surprised (in fact, not really ....) how cheap Bose speakers are , in this case , for luxury car purpose. I would have expected a much better speaker knowing how good the Bose amplifier stage is designed in general for home surround sound systems. If I could find the customer review forum of Infiniti/Nissan, I would take some time to write to their audio designers and share my own review and feedback ..... Anyway, I now plan to acquire a good set of doors speakers, expecting again significant sound quality improvement.
I currently own 2 of these units and they are great. I do work testing laser diodes. A lot of laser diodes require very exact power inputs and if you feed them the tiniest bit to much power they burn out. Other power supplies I have tried weren't stable or accurate enough resulting in burnt out diodes. This thing stays right on the money though.A couple of important things about the unit- The adjustments knobs are great. They are sensitive enough that you don't need fine and coarse adjustment knobs.- The power outlet can either accept banana prongs or be unscrewed and have bare wires wrapped around it.- Banana prongs fit nice and snug in the power outlet.- The constant current and constant voltage modes are very easy to set.- I have one unit that is backlit and one unit that is not, both of which were purchased from this seller about 2 weeks apart so I don't know what dictates which one you receive. I like the backlit one more because I am often working in low light situations but even the unlit one is perfectly visible in low light.I plan on purchasing 2 or 3 more of these units so that should tell you how satisfied I am with them overall.
This is definitely a great bag for an overnight traveler. The reviews I read before purchasing it did say that, but I guess I didn't realize how big it would be until I got it. It's almost the size of a small carry-on suitcase.There is a lot of storage room for anything you might possibly need. It's heavy, as I found out while carrying it up and down subway stairs- thankfully it comes with a nice shoulder strap. The retractable handle is a nice feature and works well. The wheels seemed very durable as I pulled it all over the streets of New York in February.
I have bought six of these for lapttops and a netbook. Thank God I use them. Had a power surge the other day and saved my Acer Aspire One Netook. I will not plug any of my laptops or netook in without using this. They are well worth the price and more.
Have been using these tapes all along for close to 10 years.Good quality taping.
This is my first MP3 player and I found it easy to use and figure out right out of the box. I had previously ripped all my CDs (3300 songs worth) into itunes and the zune software converted my entire library and uploaded it to the zune in a matter of a few hours.I like the control (the ipod button annoys me) and the radio feature works well.The only complaint that I have about the zune is the lack of supporting accessories at this point.You will not be dissapointed unless you are a stubborn ipod owner.
This item is very well built, and easy to use. Its fitment for my Nikon Camera is perfect. Allows for a great deal of memory for pictures, and movies. I highly recommend this item.
Thought I was taking a gamble by looking into compactflash memory with a company i'd never heard of... but on the contrary, this has been exceptionally functional. highly reccomended.
i carry this around instead of the bigger sb910. great for it's price and it's portable. much improved over the built in camera flash because u can use bounce flash with this.
WE BOUGHT THIS FOR OUR DAUGHTER'S 9TH BIRTHDAY. THIS IS HER FIRST CD PLAYER. SHE WAS ABLE TO USE IT WITH NO HELP FROM US. THE QUALITY IS EXCELLENT! SHE WALKS UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS ALL DAY AND ALSO PLAYS OUTSIDE WITH IT AND IT HAS NOT SKIPPED ONCE. A MUST HAVE FOR A HELLO KITTY LOVER!!!
I bought this printer about 3 years ago, and it was awesome. The quality of prints, whatever format, is fantastic. The initial setup honestly took about 30 minutes. The software is bulky but fun to play with.Sadly I have had 2 major problems with it (within the last year), and I saw one multiple time on here. The scanner bulb gets confused, it keeps slamming itself against the side, I have found if you turn it off and on and unplugging it to interupt it, after about 30-60 times it will eventually correct itself. Now I have put it on an UPS, and it is always turned on.The other issue is the clips that hold the cartridges in snapped. Each one within about a month of each other. I interesting thing is I've only changed the cartridges once a year. So on the 4th time of changing the cartridges, both snapped.I called HP and they tried to sell me another printer or I could pay $65 for tech support (which makes no sense, since it is a hardware issue). Then they gave me a list of local repair shops (Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.) No one works on this printers. I ran into an HP guy at Best Buy who said that the new All-In-Ones have a new redesigned cartridge system and SHOULD never break like this. He also offered me 40% in the store.I have always trusted HP, but I think now I will have to try another company. I am not even sure if I would trust them on their high end printers now, it seems something has happened to this company in the last few years, it's really too bad.
Just got this cool gadget. very easy to set up. I did it without reading the instructions. excellent music quality. With all the problems with devices using Wi-Fi to play music from PC on home theater having a dedicated wireless solution makes sense. You can buy additional receivers to expand the system. we love listening to internet radio on our home theater.
Item was shipped quickly. Worked okay in pseudo &quot;3D surround sound&quot; mode, but in regular stereo mode the left speaker produced nothing but static. Very disappointed.
I rarley write a product review, but after the purchase of the Thermos Nissan 2 qt. thermos I had to comment. It is just a great product! The very first filling (after a hot tap water pre-heating) has remained hot for the last 10 hours at work. I have been taking cups from it all day with each being hot. It also holds one entire pot of coffee from the house. Finally I am free from the office coffee fund!
This is by far the worst printer I've ever used. It frequently goes into a state where it is simply not responding to the PC. The printer light would start flashing for no apparent reason while the HP diagnostics software reports that everything is working fine and the printer is ready, but then anything that's sent to the printer just remains stuck in the print queue. Pressing the one button sometimes brings the printer back to life, sometimes feed a page without printing anything and sometimes do nothing.When you can get it working, every paper needs to be finessed into the feeder by hand. Forget about putting even a modest stack of paper in (meaning less than 10 sheets), since it frequently feeds multiple sheets, so you end up with the second page starting halfway down the paper. Even when feeding just one paper at a time, you have to push the paper in just the right amount or nothing happens.When it starts printing somehow, it prints just a few pages before the cartridge is empty. I would not recommend this printer if you actually want it to work.
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.
After a week of reading consumer reviews on a slew of digital cameras, I decided to give the Canon PowerShot A570IS a shot (no pun intended). I was ecstatic about the arrival of my package and spent some time building up the anticipation to open the package. When I did, I was amazed to find how small the camera was. I half-expected the camera to feel large in my hand based on all of the reviews I read but it was quite small, compared to its capacity. The features are immense for my novice photography perspective although, after reading the manual, I determined that it wouldn't be long before I figured it all out. The presets are easy to access and the capacity of this camera to further conform to my needs is well beyond my current necessity. The camera accepts a large range of add-ons, particularly in the lens/filter category, which I didn't read about regarding any of the other cameras I studied before my purchase. The stabilization and face-finding features are quite impressive and I produced some great photos on my first day with the camera. The resolution options get very large and, thus, use alot of memory but once I figured out all of the manual adjustments in the menu, I was well on my way to taking some of the best photos I have ever seen with such a small camera. In summary, this camera is the best camera for anything outdoors, indoors, and for a variety of various subjects and the cost was comparable to pennies in comparison to what this camera is capable of.
I purchased this but then found a much smaller one (in black) at a national retailer (not T) that fits just about completely inside of my car AC outlet, so less than half the size of this--which is great because then I can leave the adaptor in and close the cover completely.Amazing that they could make a 2-port so small. I'm going to grab another one the next time I'm shopping there.UPDATE: Found the better/smaller product I mentioned above on Amazon. Search for: PowerJolt Dual Micro
if you're using your Powershot in the studio, indoor macro or time-lapse sessions, astro-photography...you'll find this AC adapter indispensable. This is a must have.
you can get just an ok picture, not too good.the antenna's cable screws are very weak, they break even whenn you screw them with your fingers
I NEEDED SOME DVD CASES FOR MY RECORDED DVDS. I ORDERED 10 OF THESE. I MADE MY OWN INSERTS USING A PIECE OF PAPER AND WRITING THE NAME OF MOVIE ON IT AND FITTING IT IN THE INSERT ON OUTSIDE OF CASE.THE RELEASE BUTTON IS BETTER THAN THOSE ON CASES YOU GET WITH DVDS YOU BUY. YOU DON'T HAVE TO STRUGGLE WITH IT TO OPEN, BUT IT SECURELY HOLDS DVD.I LIKED THEM SO MUCH I'VE ORDERED 20 MORE.ALSO THEY SHIP FED EX, I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW SOON I RECEIVED MY ORDER!
This has been an excellent product for the few month I have had it.The scanner works well and the printer is excellent.I have an HP970Cse and this printer is better for photo work.
I was searching for headphones with "in-line volume control" and wound up here at Amazon. After seeing the reviews on these, I knew I wanted to give them a try.I've had the "Koss Titanium Portable Headphones with Volume Control" since February and couldn't be happier with my choice. They're lightweight, comfortable (even on my small-ish head), they sound absolutely wonderful and the price is so affordable that I'm back to buy 2 more pair! Why move up to something heavier and more expensive? These are perfect!
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
This unit is bound to freeze up on you. It is just a matter of time before it happens. I've had hellish nightmare experiences with mine. And don't think that since it comes with a warrenty you can easily get any problems corrected, "oh, no my brother". I sent mine off for repairs twice(in 1 month!) and guess what the first night I got it back guess what happened. I've seen some who praise this trash but every other person who owes one is having problems simular to mine. I run a home studio and the loss of time, $$, and CD's (don't get me started on the wasted CD's) is enough to persuade me to no deal with this brand (company) ever again. For about 6 months everything was fine, but when things started going wrong they never stopped. Hey get a computer and a CDRW (even a 4x) and save yourself some fustration. Oh yea I heard the Philips USB CDRW was garbage too. Imagine that!!
Pros -This router offers great features/performance for its price. It has very good QOS settings, secondary guest SSID, a hardware AES encoder/decoder, great routing performance, a USB port for sharing printers/drives/3G modems [not a true NAS though].You can also get very good performance IF you configure it properly. I have my desktops hardwired (GigE) and my Laptop (ThinkPad x200 Tablet w/ Intel 5100 WLAN) on wireless. Using WPA2 encryption, 802.11N, and 40MHz width I get 111Mbps receive and 83Mbps transmit of REAL THROUGHPUT (this is very very good).Cons -2.4GHz operation only. As a result you need to tweak settings (40MHz channel width on the router AND your wireless adapter) to get good performance (I was limited to 57.01/52.02 Mbps with default settings).An active B/G client will kill your N performance. This is a common problem of 2.4GHz routers and is something you should be aware of (I think simultaneous dual band routers can avoid this problem).Other Thoughts -D-Link claims you need to buy one of their adapters to get 300Mbps throughout (forums.dlink.com /index.php?topic=616.0). This is inaccurate as the newer Intel N adapters do support 40MHz width/300Mbps (although it is disabled by default).I have also heard reports of this router running very hot. This may have been true of some early models, but mine runs very cool and stable (even when transferring large video files at maximum speed over GigE/802.11N).
After years of using velvia, I was told to try this film and I love it! The color saturation is great which is especially good for sunsets and wildlife. I wosh I could give it 6 stars
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.
We purchased the 3MP in July 2007 for our trip to Hawaii. I chose this product over a camera-specific waterproof housing mainly because of the huge price differential (the Go Pro Hero was much cheaper, even the latest 3MP version). The latest 3MP version was also an added bonus in terms of picture quality expectations. For our vacation, I forgot to bring the instructions, but after some trial and error it was fairly easy to figure out. Trial and error also includes figuring out the appropriate focal point - I found out that shots taken around 3-4 ft or closer came out blurry. Battery life is also a major issue, but as long as you're aware of the short half-life and bring along plenty of AAA batteries, you'll be fine. As one reviewer elsewhere pointed out, video-taking uses up the most battery power.One complication during our trip was the fact that one of the polycarbonate tabs that holds the clamp in place to maintain the seal snapped right off after only the 3rd use (i.e., 3rd time unclamping to take out the SD card to download onto my computer). Go Pro Hero Camera was actually extremely responsive in replacing the waterhousing without fuss. Upon receiving the replacement housing, it also became apparent that the original 2-tabbed clamping was a design flaw. The newer waterhousing version has a continuous plastic ridge to hold the clamp. I haven't tested this one out yet, but at least the design change makes sense.One word on the quality of the photos - for underwater shots, the 2 most important factors for good pictures are water clarity and SUNLIGHT. Once you have those, the next most important resource is a software filter program. I didn't have access to my usual Photoshop, so I simply downloaded and used Picasa (version 2), which did a great job on 90% of the shots. Without the filtering program, you could barely see the fish in the underwater shots, but after running it through some simple filtering they were quite clear and with much better color.Last but not least, I was lucky enough to have an extra 1GB SD card on our trip. The built-in 18 MB will keep you happy for about 10 minutes (without shooting videos); and if you can't readily dump your pictures/video into your computer, you're stuck. So do yourself a favor if and when you buy this camera: buy the extra SD card at the same time. It takes up to 2GB SD, which can be as cheap as $40+ on sale nowadays.
This unit is very compact and fits perfectly behind a wall mounted lcd. While the unit is fairly small in size it weighs more than much bigger surge protectors that i have elsewhere. Also at 5100 joules it offers some major protection for your flat panel. The short cord is just right to keep things nice and neat. I read many reviews on Tripp-Lite products and how they saved others components from actual lightening strikes while other components using cheap surge protectors got fried. One less thing to worry about. At just over $30 on special its a no brainer.Update: I attached an image of this mounted. You can see it by clicking on customer images. If you look you will see it has two green LED's that are lit. The reason why I mention this is that the center one is not lit. After reading the manual that center one that is not lit indicated that the ground to the power center was not correct. As it turned after checking the outlet I found the polarity was reversed even though the outlet was grounded. Using a test light i confirmed the outlet had the hot and neutral wires reversed. After fixing this now all three lights are lit and I know its properly connected and protected. The other two LED's light green to tell you 1) the surge compression components are intact and providing full protection for you component 2) Indicates nominal AC power is present with no wiring faults detected.This indicator lights are not just for show and do work.
My home theater project is a work in progress. As the funds permit I buy the next piece of equipment. I found the projector I wanted (epson 6100) which of course cost more then I had plan on spending. I decided to take a chance with the purchase of the elite m120xwh2 screen. Having read in a forum that someone received one that was so damaged that it was unusable, so I ordered early (makes sense right?). I just crossed my fingers and received it in a couple of days. The damage/defect is minimal, a dent in the housing and two waves in the screen at the very bottom rising up about 6 inchs h x 3 inches w. With the need to save $'s somehow, I made the right choose. I have not notice the wave while watching any movie or tv. The playstation 3 for blue ray and my big 2ch system for sound makes for a good start. Being a novice at this stage of my theater hobby I will recommend this screen but a buyer should know what they need , what they can afford and what they are getting , then enjoy the fruits of your labor. >>>>> blue ray, 1080p on 120 inch dia screen ------- awsome !!!!!!
I have been using my new hair dryer for a few months now. I bought it because of the folding handle and retractable cord ( neither of which has caused me any trouble) but what most impresses me is how quickly it dries my hair, even my daughter who has enough hair for 10 people was impressed with it's speed of drying her hair.
I really liked this product when I researched it. The sound was incredible for the price, however using them at the gym, and power walking revealed problems. My head sweats, this may be the reason why I lost my left channel, but not all the way. If I jiggle the wires the channel will play a bit. Also, its hard to distinguish the left, and the right because its etched into the silver part of the buds. In order to talk in the gym I have to take them out of my ears, so it was a problem. I could no longer use them because the left channel stopped working all together. I thought wow if its me sweating how come the right channel did not go out? So I bought another pair locally. Two weeks later the same thing occured. The Rivets have a lifetime warrenty, but whats the point. I will send them to be fixed, but not rely on them as my primary earbuds. The company should consider making the earbuds without a lanyard so people have a choice, also making the product sweat resistant. When I researched earbuds in general I only found one company that offered sweat resistant buds, Sennheiser they are really green, and look weird. I think all buds should be sweat resistant since it sets in ones ears, Hello! I'm really surprised how little is out there for very active people.
I've this card for a couple of months, and performs pretty well with:FEAR 1280 x 1024 (Full detail) - 50 fpsSTALKER 1024 x 768 (Full detail) - 40 fpsBioshock 1280 x 1024 (Full detail) - 60 fpsMy cfg is:CPU: AMP Athlon X2 4200RAM: 2GB (OCZ 800)MB: MSI KN9 NEO
The camera has been fantastic! It works marvelously, and the zoom lenses are amazing.[...]
I purchased one for my son and he loves is! We take it everywhere. Lite-weight easy to use. I definately recomend.
I bought this keyboard because I was buying a new computer and I wanted a cordless keyboard with internet keys and multimedia keys like my other computer has.My other computer came with an internet keyboard and I will never buy a keyboard with out those extra keys because they save me so much time.There are a few little problems that I have with it and they are: The keys take a little bit to get used to. The page back key is on the left side instead of the right side like my other keyboard. There is not a shut down key to shut down the computer like my other keyboard. The mouse is a bit annoying with the little red light able to be seen from the side. The mouse has no on/off botton to turn it off when you are not using it.The reason I bought this one instead of another one like my other internet keyboard is because they no longer make that keyboard and this was the closest keyboard to my old one.
This machine works well for store DVDs and burning from TIVO, but when I attempt to view DVD-R discs (all types), I OFTEN encounter the dreaded "No DISC" message for discs that play in a variety of other players.
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.
I would not purchase again. Entirely too much static on BOTH sides of the conversation. Have sinced replaced them with a different brand which work much better, and cost less.
I am extremely pleased with the superior printing quality offered by the HP #15 cartridge, even with plain copy machine paper. The text is crisp and sharp with no smearing. It gives my text documents the professional quality that I demand, and the graphics are simply beautiful. Laser quality at an ink jet price. Nice.
This is great. It records clearly, plays well on my laptop, and makes recordings easily transferrable to other portable devices. The size makes it very inconspicuous attached to my laptop.
Mine fell apart after 3 weeks. My customers could barely hear me and there seems to be some sort of static going on in the background. I guess you get what you pay for. I normally don't like to write reviews, but this one was so horrible, I had to warn others. I literally threw it out the window, that's how frustrated I got with this worthless headset. Cheap quality!!! I switched to an expensive wireless Plantronics headset and it works like a dream - cost $150 though. =I
Long enough and well built. My Esata external drive uses this and it fast & accurate plus the price is right especially compared to big box retailers who get way too much for accessories & cables.
I have to admit that when I ordered this thing I was more than a little skeptical. I had looked at a number of rather expensive and complex methods for getting music from my iPhone into my car, an old 1985 Grand Wagoneer. It has the original factory AM/FM cassette player. I'd replaced the stock built in speakers with the same size Infinitis, but wanted to leave the thing looking as stock as possible, and also not give any bad guys any reason to want to break into my vehicle. Anyway, as I said my options were few, and EXPENSIVE. And then I stumbled across this baby. It was late at night, a time when I am apt to buy all sorts of stupid things on Amazon, but I thought, what's the worst that could happen? I'll buy the thing, it won't work, I'll toss it in the trash and be out twenty bucks. So I ordered it.Man, what a surprise. It works! Like crazy! The installation, if you can even call it that, took all of 30 seconds. I tuned my FM to the nearest empty station, 87.9, turned the Coby on and clicked it up to 87.9 and, BAM, music. It sounds so good, it was so easy to do, and as an extra bonus, it works as a damn good hands free phone.I think this is the first review I've ever bothered to post on Amazon, but I'm just so pleasantly surprised by a product that is so damn cheap, yet does exactly what it's supposed to do. Way to go, Coby!
For someone who does not clip a phone, this is an excellent case. My Droid fits perfectly. Everything is visible. The camera works in the case. The leather feels soft -- even luxurious. There is room for sim cards, business cards, even a stylus if you use one. The clasp is magnetic so it closes quickly and easily. No complaints on this case, although connecting the charger is a snug fit. I highly recommend this case.
I bought this cd player because I ruined the first one that I had in my car and I didn't have a lot of money to spend on a new one. This player features a line-out jack and a dc jack, so if you've already got the equipment for using it in your car, this adapts just fine. The one major drawback is that you get skips when the player is barely touched, but as long as you have something to set it on, i.e. a sweater, it works great. A good basic, no frills cd player for its price range.
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.
I bought this item on Amazon, but through Infinite Surplus. This is meant to be a helpful warning to Amazon Shoppers. I bought this cartridge last year. It sat on a shelf in my office until I needed it. After removing the shipping label (which was stuck over the end of the box thus concealing the fact that the box had been previously opened), I realized that the box had been opened, but not the inside plastic buble wrap that held the toner cartridge. Infinite Surplus sold me an open box! After opening the bubble wrap, I noticed a broken tab on the cartridge that rendered the cartridge inoperable. I assume that the toner cartridge I bought had been opened and dropped at some point before I bought it. I will likely try to superglue the broken tab to see if I can make it work. I am way beyond the return period for this item. Before you start complaining about this being the wrong place for a review of this nature, I did look for a place to leave seller feedback and could not find one. If you have helpful suggestions about where I can leave a comment like this, please send it along. Otherwise, I would take my hard learned lesson and make sure you check packaging when you receive the item even if a portion of the package is concealed by shipping lebels, etc. I have emailed Infinite Surplus and Amazon. I will update this review once I get a response. This is the first problem I've ever had with an item bought on Amazon.**Update** Amazon responded Infinite Surplus never did.
Beautiful piece, easy to assemble, strong and perfect for my new 46" flat screen Sony. Have bought other stands in the past. This is a quality piece.
I plugged this little unit into my Sansa M230 and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sound. I listened to a number of various portable speaker systems while browsing through stores in my travels, and decided to give these a try.It sounds great for something this size. No booming bass, but that's not why I bought it. Clear, crisp sound. Definitely worth the price.As a matter of fact, I'm ordering another unit.
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.
This is a good laptop backpack, its material is water resistent, and the built quality is excellent, the bag feels like it will last forever, and the zipper looks durable. The only complaints is the shoulder strap is a bit small in width compared to the ones made by Targus, so if you carry it for a long period of time, you might feel sore on your shoulder.(so far I dont' feel any pain) It protect my Dell Inspiron 1100 really well, I highly recommand it to anyone who is looking for a laptop backpack.
They send me a wrong cable, but when I talked to them they take care of me right away........ i got the right cable...............
Wish I had understood that you have to learn how to write letters to bring up information. What a pain in the neck in comparison to a keyboard popping up!
FAST shipper, received TWO DAYS after placing the order.Arrived in good condition, and as I have used dated cartridges before, I expect these will do well also.They are the REAL THING, and judging from the weight, they are full. Full cartridges (#96) weigh 1.9 to 2.0 oz.
Product is good. it came a little dusty on the edges, but nothing a clean rug couldn't fix.
I purchased these lights to get a photo lab started and I couldn't be happier. They are light weight and work extremely well.. I would recommend these to anyone that was going to need lighting for a lab or small photo studio...
I got this splitter to hook up 3 TV's to the same cable box. I finished my basement and put two TV's in the basement. I only use the basement on occasion so I didn't want to pay for additional high def cable boxes. The signal I get on the 3 tv's is very good.
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 product is one of Microsoft's better creations. It has worked flawlessly since the day I got it. The audio is excellent, and the large screen does a decent job with pictures and videos.The only issue is with the software. If you want to manually add info to tracks that you have already ripped/downloaded, good luck.This product is a much better buy than the iPod. For a much lower cost, you get a larger screen, a better interface, an FM radio, and no weird iTunes DRM $%#@
From the minute you lift the box you know you're dealing with a heavy weight...most of it in the sub-woofer.Setup is straight forward. The audio wire is even color coded to prevent phasing from reversing polarity.The sound is full and dynamic giving life to surround sound movies and games with quality expected from significantly more expensive speaker systems.The only drawback when using this system with a computer is the shear size of the sub-woofer and speakers. It's tough to squeeze it all into a typically small workspace.In my opinion Logitech has created a 5-star thouroughbred for the serious gamer or movie aficienado.
It really does actually what it said. I couldn't believe it. You get it, remove it from the package & start using. No programming, no frustration at all.
First, this MAXTOR drive itself is great. It's quiet and fast, and I would expect most systems to be perceptibly faster with it - as far as the rest of the system components have the capacity to go faster. Even my 133MHz machine is a bit snappier. I have no reason to doubt the hardware itself.My points go to the hardware, not to the inexcusably poor - in my professional opinion - supporting materials. I struggled with the jumpers, the software, and the instructions for a week trying to transfer my boot drive onto my new drive and to get it to boot. In the end, I just installed Win98 cold from the CD. After that, the drive would boot. I'm now rebuilding my entire system - transferring files myself and reinstalling software, patches, updates, etc. Not quite what I had planned on.I found the instructions were artificially complex and confusing. An extra jumper needed for older systems was not provided. The software provided failed to format the partitions, copy files correctly, and to make the drive bootable. I also found the file copy setup window to have dangerous default settings that, if overlooked, could easily wipe your original system. (Specifically, the copy destination defaults to you original drives, NOT to the new empty disc. This is dangerous because the destination is FORMATTED before the files are transferred.)I advise caution and great attention to all the details when installing this drive. If you are not well versed on setting up a drive, especially a large drive on an older system, you should consider getting a pro to do it for you. And, as painful as they are, BACKUPS are in order.
If you can find it, buy it. Gigabit speed is outstanding.Plug and play.
a friend of mine has this burner and has had no problems with it on both a mac and a pc, which is why i purchased it for my g4 cube. however i was only able to make one good cd out of about 15 tries that are now in the trash. the predator looks nice and is very compact.. great for on the go, but it does not have the new burn proof technology that prevents the fast drive from outwriting the speed of the computer.. basically you're computer can't keep up with these superfast drives nowadays, so the faster adapters and cables you try, the worse it gets. you can try burning at 2x, but it is not very dependable. many burners out there today have this burnproof technology on it which 'saves' the cd if this underbuffering should happen. so it is advisable to purchase one of the new burners with the technology rather than this one without.overall it seems to be a matter of luck. i have several friends that have no problem with the predator with the usb adapter on 4x and some on the 2x speed on both mac and pc. others, like myself have had no luck at all with any speed. i even exchanged it for another one, again with no luck. spend your money somewhere else.and yes, tech support is not helpful at all... they are not very knowledgeable and can only read things out of a book.
Worked fine awhile. Now can't even load its own config IP page.Over the last two weeks I've gone through the usual routines with three level 1 techs who each tried to send me to level 2 realizing normal fixes weren't working.Twice I was connected to Level 2 only to be placed on hold while they read the ticket and then get disconnected. Twice waiting for call backs within 1 hour and another escalated to a supervisor who would call in 30 minutes and as I write this its been over an hour.I just don't have all the hours it takes to try to get this thing to work again! I have already wasted so darn many hours on it when I have so many other things to do. Part of problem maybe I have a static IP but it worked briefly.Tried to get them to send me a replacement but seems they first have to get me to a level 2 tech which seems impossible.UPDATE:About 2 hours later a Level 2 person did call me back. Suggested needed to switch to dymanic of the LAN vs static and call cox to get their MAC address and showed me where to put it. Well, it was on the modem but also called cox where gal was VERY helpful, trying to test things. Concluded no response from router even with MAC address used.Recall Belkin and got a nice lady without the usual Indian accent (sounded more British). She had me restore the router to the original settings (after 3 other tech's had me make various changes) reboot and set up basic settings. To my amazement it worked - for about 20 minutes.Then down again and nothing I do will get it connected again via the LAN. I did get my TVO's updated via wireless before that went down again too.I am probably switching to a Linksys getting locally tomorrow after more research of various reports. Belkin is just to unreliable.
I'd been having issues with picture quality on certain channels until I installed this device. Instant major improvement! My internet even moves a bit smoother and faster. Well worth the money, especially when you get the usual run-around with the cable company. I've recommended this to friends and family and they've all come back with great results.A suggestion: if you can, install a dedicated outlet for the power supply to avoid possible noise, etc from other electrical equipment in your house.
Installed a pair of these speakers at our patio. I'm very happy with the results, I'm by no means an "audiophile" but these speakers sound great and were very easy to install. I have a neighbor who has 3 pair of these same speakers, 2 pair on his deck and another at his garage and after listening to his speakers I was sold on buying these. Very good quality materials too, and they are paintable.
I bought this amp locally to use with an attic antenna. I have it in the attic and run coax from it to HDTVs in both my living room and bedroom. Perhaps it could be better, but it does a great job counteracting the signal loss over the long cable runs. I could have it in the house and use less cable, sure...but then it would only have the weaker signal to work with. This isn't the fault of the amp--any will have the same problem. Just be sure to keep it close to the source and it will work pretty well.
My auto music library had outgrown my Nano, and I wanted more storage without paying for a 64GB Touch or the mega-sized iPod Classic. This unit arrived in very good condition, with almost no visible wear. When I first connected it to my Mac, the device was not recognized, and could not be stripped and restored. For whatever reason, I have noticed that if your iDevice craps out on one computer, it is dying to work for you if you try another. I connected it to my wife's MacBook, and it immediately connected. Took it back to my desk and had no further problems, and it is working perfectly to this day.
This product has the clear limitations of second-generation iPods, but that satisfies my needs, so I need to give it 4 stars.
I wear eye glass all the time and need a scope with ultra long eye relief. After some research on internet, I got this scope which appears to have the longest eye relief within my budget. This scope also has some positive reviews on amazon and other bird watching websites.As expected, the scope has a extra long eye relief that can makes me comfortable using the scope with eye glass on. Besides that, the scope is well builted and the field of view is wider than I expected. I got the scope more than five years ago, and it still working perfectly besides some exterior scuff I made when it falling from the tripod. Even after the falling,the image quality of this scope is still as good as my old Nikon scope. It would be better if this scope has splash proof version. But again, for the price, you can't beat it. This is a quality scope for those bird watching beginner that can't live without eye glasses.
These speakers are amazing. I had them for a couple of days and then gave them to my mom for Christmas. My friend also got these without consulting with me and he loves them! They can be hooked up to three different sources (regular jack, coax, and something else) and it's complete surround sound. My friend hooked it up to his PS3 and his TV and his computer. It has amazing sound and cool features (like test each speaker to make sure it's working) It also comes with a remote.The only cons I can think of is that the subwoofer is huge! It's a pretty big system, but a pretty big sound comes out of it as well!
Has the power for AGM batteries. Has the dependability of CTEK. No better charger at any price in my opinion.
I purchased these headphones as a low-cost alternative to the overpriced Bose, and am fairly happy with the performance. Audio is decent, as is comfort. The fold-up design makes them a little less bulky, but not much, and they are a little heavy, which means you'll feel them after an hour or so, or sooner with glasses. Noise suppression was modest - while it did cut the jet engine background noise, but the crying baby or loud conversation 3 rows back still gets thru. But for the price, can't complain.
I love trackballs, and tried this one because my hand fit it well. But I found that I cannot get used to having the trackball under my thumb -- it's excruciatingly awkward. Obviously YMMV -- many reviewers here like it.Plus having used Kensington trackballs for a long time, I find that this ball is too small and does not roll as smoothly as I'm accustomed to. Unfortunately Kensington's current main model has other problems, which I've reviewed there. And the new Logitech which has the ball in the right place only comes cordless, which I'd rather not have to deal with.Edward-- I see the brevity of truth. --
I am very impressed with this flash and the excellent way the camera controls it. Inside it zooms to match the lens-view, which is a very impressive feature. The exposure together with the flash is dead-on with my P880 which also lets me use the built-in flash for a little extra fill ! The recycle time is also great for a flash that only uses 2 batteries.I believe it is based on the Sunpak PZ-40X series flash that is made for non-Kodak cameras. Compared to that and other manufactures flash pricing, the full mrsp is pretty decent and the current pricing is a great deal!While this is not marketed as a professional equipment, it will enable you to create top-notch indoor flash photos. You may consider getting a Sto-fen Omnibounce for it that will enable you to diffuse the light a little bit for bounce situations.
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.
Initially installed and worked fine. After 2 months stopped connecting to wireless network, then stopped connecting even when hardwired. And my WPS54G unit seems to run very hot, almost too hot to hold in hands. Ok, things happen, it's still under warranty, so I'll just get it replaced, right? Wrong!This was mentioned by other reviewers, when you call Linksys support they will quiz you on your router before they even get to the print server. But it's not just an inconvenience of answering irrelevant questions. My router, although Linksys, is out of warranty. It's been working flawlessly for 3.5 years with 8 other devices connected to it. This does not convince Linksys support though. It'd be $30 to proceed with troubleshooting the under warranty print server because the router is out of warranty. I can only guess what the poor souls with non-Linksys routers are told. At that point I gave up, it's easier and cheaper to get a new print server. Not a Linksys this time.
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 got this mouse as I was getting bored and irritated by the wired optical mouse(also from Logitech)with its wire dangling all around. The precision of that one was horrible, let alone the surface issue.This wireless mouse is an immense improvement over Logitech's previous models. The mouse is sleek. Very Precise. I used it in various surfaces. Worked like a charm. Has a on/off switch so I can turn it off when I am not using.It comes with a bundle of software. The medialife is totally unnecessary so I unistalled it. The buttons are programmable which is a bliss.The only problem that I faced is that, the forward and backward button is not compatible with Firefox browser. Also there's no stop button.Logitech..come on!!Use a little imagination and a bit of common sense!Overall, I would say, I am pretty much happy with the mouse. Ofcourse it would have been great to have a Laser one. But for the price that I paid, its worth it.
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.
The proper power supply was not mentioned on the package especially if the item shipped internationally. Because the electric current is different from U.S.A, In the USA they use 110 Volts but in my country they use 220 Volts. So i couldn't realize that before i use this item. I connected directly to 220 Volts which higher than the required. So please all information has to be given in the product details.
I bought these to use to watch movies on the plane, and when I first got them, I tried them at home and couldn't figure out what the big deal was about. Basically, if you turn on noise-reduction when there's no noise, there's no benefit.But on the plane, that's a different story. At first, I forgot that I had to turn the noise reduction on, and I was disappointed that even at full volume, I couldn't hear the movie. Then I remembered to switch the noise reduction on, and WOW, what a difference! That's what this headset is made for.Overall, I agree with Aaron J. Thomas' review: they are very comfortable, I like the choice of various ear plug sizes, and the price is right. The noise-reduction switch unit is large, but hey, the things are so inexpensive, it's not a big deal. I can't afford a lot for fancy schmancy noise cancelling earphones, so these suit me just fine.
I've had this printer for ages and it still works well. Granted, I am not a heavy user user user user.
Absolute junk.Bought one, never worked at all out of the box. Never once transmitted a code.Played with all the settings, etc, etc, no go.Called Adesso. Here's the fun part. They offer a 1-800 number, yet no one answers it or returns messages. If you want service, you have to call the direct phone number. Nice trick.So, they figure it's defective, send me a new one. First, that shipment was slow. Second, despite promising the wouldn't, they charged my card for it.Third, the new unit didn't work either.Now I get to call them, again on my own dime, and try to send 2 of these useless items back.Stay away. Useless item, useless service.
I didn't use it much and most time my wife uses it. Based on my experience,I think C340 is much better than my PDA plus GPS receiver set on navigation. The function of text-to-speech is very useful for driving on a street with condense intersections or at complex highway exits. Except for this feature, all other functions can be found on a C330/320. Both C340 and C330 have preloaded whole US (+ Canada?)map, but on a C320 you have to load by yourself part or all of the US map from a map CD into a memory SD card depending on the capacity. If you don't care about the feature of text-to-speech, then a C320 + a high-capacity memory card is better than a C330 for thinking about saving money. However, I have to note that I don't know whether there is difference on response performance among these three models. I personally felt that my C340 performed a little bit quickly than my friend's C320.For C340, signal receiving is very good. I didn't use it in regions with crowded high block buildings, but around New York City and Albany, I didn't get trouble on signal receiving except for in tunnel. The screen is clear to see unless in a very bright cabin under sunlight. Operation is very simple and direct.Of course C340 is not perfect. It is made for easy use not advanced use in avoiding more interactions from users. For example, it doesn't have a computer interface which can let you plan a route in leisure on a large computer LCD monitor rather than on the unit itself. In this point, my PDA+GPS is better. However, I think any PDA+GPS cannot match C340 on real-time re-route efficiently.Misleading sometimes? Yes, seldom. But we are human and smart. Without such kinds of toys we will still be live.In one word, C340 is definitely good enough as an affordable GPS navigation system for daily use. It is absolutely recommended.-David
Compact, efficient, relatively cheap. Who needs cover art and jewel cases anyway?
I was looking for a cable to hook my projector to my laptop when I found this on Amazon. It works perfect, just as I expected it to. Great product I would recommend.
Just a quick review.The DTS and Dolby digital (no need for a decoder with this unit as it does it internally) sound great. For the price, (I paid 99.99) this is a great unit even thought it was first made in 2003 I think. Keep in mind I use this unit for movies and not music. I don't have amazing speakers either.... the best of the group being OLD bose 301 series III for the front left and rights.... the rest are optimus (radio shack brand) for the surround speakers, a magnavox center from a box set and a sony 200 watt sub. But keep in mind I "upgraded" to this unit from analog pro logic..... so maybe I'm easy to please. :) The room I'm using it in is approx 12x14..... not a big room.Set-up was easy. It doesn't have the microphone like many new units have for instant set-up but you can input the distance you are from all of the speakers for optimal surround in just a few min.
I bought this product at Sams Club for $78.00. I am not planning on backing up my entire computer hard drive. I am using this to backup my digital photos. I transferred 4.07 GB of digital photos in under a minute!!! Very easy to setup and to transfer files to! I would definitely recommend this product!!
I have yet to find an ideal CD storage system, but this is better than most. It means you don't have to keep all those jewel cases. It is well-made and ideal for home storage. If you want to take your favorite CD's on your travels, you might prefer to buy a smaller version that will hold just enough CD's to keep you entertained while you are away from home. This case, when full, might be too heavy and bulky for travel convenience.A major disadvantage is that it does not hold any of the paper so it is necessary to store the booklet and backing separately. Also, because the rings holding the wallets are sealed, you cannot rearrange the wallets as you expand your collection. This makes it difficult to organise your CD's so that they are easy to find. Everybody can find their way round that problem, but it would be handy to have rings that open like normal ring files.I am still hoping that somebody will produce a really good storage system that caters for large CD collection at an affordable price. In the meantime, this will do.
Reviewer: jbw98ga from Martin, GA United StatesIt is my good fortune to use a Logitech MX700 mouse at work and a Microsoft Wireless Optical (Steel Blue) mouse at home. Like many reviewers, I initially found them both to be too large and heavy. But after making the transition, a "standard" size mouse now seems small, awkward, and toy-like. Of the two, the MX700 is noticeably heavier. However, one should consider that it is an ultra precise pointing device, so not only is the weight comfortable once one has gotten used to it, but it is also an aid in performing precision work (just as professional photographers often prefer heavier cameras over lighter units). I have been using the MX700 for over a year and the MS mouse for about two months now. I had no installation problems with either unit and have experienced no problems in their operation. I have not yet had to replaces the batteries of either. I find both to be smooth, accurate, and error free. I am not a gamer, so I cannot speak to the appropriateness of either unit for such use. One distinction between the two is that the MX700's scroll wheel gives a ratchet-like click while the MS mouse is unbelievably smooth. Such preferences are highly subjective, but I prefer the feedback of the MX700's click. My major complaint with the MS mouse is that it's "glide" on the mousepad is not very smooth, no matter what mousepad or surface is used. I have gotten used to this, but if the prices were equal, this issue would weigh heavily against the MS mouse.There is much to like in both of these units and the purchase choice could hinge on either personal preference or on cost factors. My "price is no object" winner is the Logitech MX700, based on my perception of superior performance, near perfect ergonomics, and the fact that it is rechargeable. However, at the time of this writing it is significantly more expensive than the MS mouse (75% more at Amazon.com). In my opinion one truly cannot make a bad choice in choosing between these units. I believe that the MX700 is absolutely the best mouse on the market, but the MS mouse is good enough to warrant consideration and to win the decision if money is an overriding issue.
I like Amazon, always good deal and on time.... This is the second time i bought this just because it is convenient and saving.
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.
A great little telescope of good quality. No electronic frills, just a nice scope to set up on your car trunk or where ever and have a look at the stars. Good starter scope, but make sure to order the extra magnification eye piece for an even better look!
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 =)
This would not be for home use such as connecting your Xbox and computer to the same port and trying to share them because that will not work with this device. This is for IT/Telecommunications professionals and students who may require a T-adapter for a specific application. This product worked perfectly in my application of duplicating data out of a PRI to/from my PBX and call recording server.
I bought this adapter so I could use it with my PDA Tungsten T3 and cellphone Samsung T-809 bluetooth capabilities. The whole installation did not go flawlessly, however, so I had to download a new version of BlueSoleil program from the web in order to use the device on my laptop. Although this task was cumbersome and time-consuming, after the new version of BlueSoleil 1.6.1.4 was installed, the adapter has been working fine with both of my bluetooth devices and I am satisfied with the overall performance.However, there are two things that you should concern about the bluetooth before you buy this.1) Bluetooth is much slower than USB transfer speed. I can synchro files over bluetooth but it takes too much time, so instead of using the bluetooth I usually end up just plugging in USB between the devices.2) Although not stated, you actually get (well at least I did) different-looking adapter than one that's picture is shown. However, don't worry. The one you get is more compact in size and even more portable.If you are planning on using the bluetooth to transfer files in between the devices, get this bluetooth adapter. it does what it says. It is best to use bluetooth for your PDA just to surf some simple webs or update your Palm or PocketPC softwares.However, if you are not a patient person, and if you hate to wait for those "copy..." "move..." boxes to disappear, avoid the bluetooth and go with USB cables. Wireless devices aren't that advanced yet in the connection speed.
I am very pleased with this purchase. I got an 80 gig hard drive, dual core processor and a gig of ram with Windows Vista for under 800 bucks.The speakers are really good for a notebook and the extra usb ports are nice to have.My only complaint is the Toshiba bar that comes installed but you can take that off. I would also like an easier way to control the volume.Great buy and overall tough product.
First, I'd like to say that I've owned about 7 different digital cameras, and this has got to be my favorite out of the bunch. I travel a lot, so I enjoy taking a lot of photos, and this camera has just made picture taking fun again! Its controls are easy to use, making it a great point-and-shoot camera for someone who's new to digital photography. The 12x optical zoom using a Leica lens is the BIGGEST optical lens on a digital camera, and the image stabilization help to make this huge zoom usable without a tripod. Thanks to the Leica lens, colors are vivid, and the photos come out crisp.I only have two complaints about the camera, but only one is important: it's a 2 MP camera. With a lens like this, Panasonic should've made it at least a 3. That's the only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating...but I was still tempted to. I like to make 4x6 pics, but 2 MP doesn't make for nice 4x6's. The other complaint is that many controls and settings are preset, so serious photographers won't like it (but serious shooters would avoid it anyway, because it's a 2 MP).All that said, at this price, you won't find a better point-and-shoot camera with a big zoom lens. The camera is compact (it still fits in the palm of my hand), has a fast start up time (considering the lens) and a fast shot-to-shot time. The controls and settings are easy to understand for beginners and did I mention the 12x zoom? It's a great camera for fun photography. If you don't make too many 4x6 prints, this camera is incredible--buy it!
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!
I typically don't write many reviews. However, I have to say that I am pretty impressed with this camera. I'll leave the details to dpreview and others here, but all in all, I don't think there is a better camera out there in this price range...or even if you spent several hundreds more.
Worked great, had it in my office to connect to an Avocent KVM. Worked well. Don't have it any more, but not for lack of quality, simply no longer had a requirement.It worked well when I had it, and would likely repeat the purchase if I had such a need.
Here is the original review of this machine I wrote on June 17, 2006:We bought this machine just over a year ago (a year and two weeks, to be specific). We had another very similar Panasonic DVD recorder (DMR-E55) in a different room and wanted to be able to record and watch DVD-RAMs on both. For a long time, the ES10S recorder worked fine. Recently, though, it has begun making noises when starting up and shutting down, and now it occasionally has problems reading the disks, ejecting them, and even playing them. At first we thought this might be because we'd recorded over the DVD-RAMs so many times. But today we tested one of them in the other machine, which has never made any similar noises, and the E55 had no problems with it. Needless to say, we're not happy that the ES10S seems to be dying, especially since the 1-year warranty just ended. If you buy or own this machine, follow up on any strange noises as soon as you hear them if you're within the warranty period, because the noises and problems just get worse. Panasonic is usually a reliable brand, one we've used for many years, but this machine seems to be a lemon. We're actually going to write to Panasonic about it--I'll try to post again with the results.Here is my update, which I wrote November 3:This is a follow-up review to the one above, which I wrote on June 17. I wrote to Panasonic after my machine had stopped working just after the warranty ended. They sent me a nice letter authorizing a free repair, including labor, of the machine at one of three places they listed. The places were all within a half-hour drive of my home. After doing some research, I chose one and brought in the machine. They fixed it by replacing "the entire internal mechanism" (I don't know what that means). We got the machine back from the repair shop near the end of July; it's now the beginning of November. The fixed machine worked fine for a while, but in the past few weeks, we've been hearing the same old noises that were the beginning of the end for it before. I'm going to try writing to Panasonic again and asking for a refund, because this machine really seems to have something fundamentally wrong with it. It's still working, but I know from the last time with these noises and efforts to read the disks that soon it won't. Avoid this machine. Again, the previous Panasonic model (DMR-E55) we bought hasn't had any of these difficulties and continues to work great. We're still big Panasonic fans, but this particular model is a lemon.Here is my final update, which I wrote April 9, 2007:Well, it took a while for Panasonic to get back to me about this for the second time. In my letter, I explained the situation and asked them either for a replacement machine (new or refurbished--just anything that would work!) or a refund. They wrote back offering me a full refund of the original purchase price, which I accepted and was very glad to receive; the check arrived today. So, even though this particular product is headed for the toxic waste disposal center in our town, Panasonic did the right thing, and I will continue to buy Panasonic products (especially since almost every piece of electronic equipment in our house other than computer-related stuff is Panasonic). Although I would rather have had this DVD recorder work well for a long time, like the E55 continues to do, at least now I have the money to replace it. Thank you, Panasonic!
Until now I've always had great luck with Panasonic products. The microphone quit after just 5 months of light useage. The warranty expired after 90 days. My advice is to spend more money for a poduct that will last.
I would be pleased with this if my phone was more compatible with it. It's comfortable, secure when gardening, but, I must hold my phone's mic to my mouth when speaking if I want to be heard. The Nokia E71 informed me to use it's mic as soon as the headset was plugged in. I still prefer using this headset to having the phone next to my head. I've had it only a few hours so, I can't speak to durability. Frye's matched the Amazon price.
This memory snapped right in to my ThinkPad T42 and works as advertised.
I bought this printer on November 12, 2006. I used it a few times (we don't print/scan/copy a lot) and the about the 4th time I opened the top to scan a document, all the little rollers for the document feeder fell out. Huh. I could see where a little (CHEAP) plastic piece had broken off and the whole thing just flopped out. I called Brother and they said they'd send me another printer. Great!I received the new printer and What! it's REFURBISHED. So get this: you buy a NEW printer that breaks. Then they send you another printer that has already broken and that they've already had to fix. So I could have just spent 1/2 the money to buy a refurbished one in the first place. Hmm.Ok, so I start using the new printer but wait! It doesn't print. So I pick one of the 4 customer service lines. Oh, that one is on EST and they're closed. The next one is on PST and they're closed too. The next one is CST - and they're open. But only for 45 more minutes!! Which is funny because THAT IS EXACTLY HOW LONG I'M ON HOLD BEFORE THEY TELL ME THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ANY MAC TECHS AVAILABLE.If you enjoy wasting your time and hearing "I'm sorry for the inconvenience" followed by "No, I'm sorry we can't help you and no we don't give refunds" then buy a Brother printer. Otherwise, BUYER BEWARE!!
Product arrived promptly and in good condition. However, the female jack does not fit properly with my headphones. If you insert the male headphone plug fully into this cable, the sound is hollow and nearly silent. If you fiddle with the connection and pull the headphone plug out slightly, the sound is great. Getting it right is a pain and will probably increase wear and tear on the connectors. I'm looking for another productNote: this is result was achieved with Bose MIE2 earbuds (with iphone controls). The earbuds are top quality and have given me no trouble with other products/accessories, so this cable is definitely at fault
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.
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.
Big fan of my Rain laptop stand. It is simple, that's really all that needs to be said - simple design and sturdy. Does its job and stays hidden.
shipping is a couple days late but i was informed. the tv is wonderful.
This Adapter is very cheap but that does not reflect on its sound quality, I have had a few Adapters in my time and this one has the best sound quality.
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 took about 50 pictures at my daughter's dance recital using this memory card. When I got home and tried to see photos, all I got was an error reading on the card. This was only the second time I had used this card and only had about 40 pictures on it previously. I've never had this happen before with any other memory card. Will never buy SanDisk again!
I love it. The speaker is nice and loud. The profile is compact enough to squeeze it into small spaces. The installation is pretty darn easy where all you need to do is find the + wire and a ground point. Works exactly as advertised!
When I ran out of digital inputs to my preamp, thought I would give this item a try - using it in reverse as a passive switch, instead of a splitter (probably only mirrors for transmission?). Connected three short (18 inch) toslink cables and hooked up a CD player and HD DVD player (both emit no laser signal when turned off, unlike the set-top box, which always emits a signal, even when in off/standby ). Can't say that all versions of this type of splitter will work in reverse (or work at all - see other reviews) but this one works fine, with almost no loss of detail versus a single toslink connection. Easily worth doing the experiment at a total cost of $6.00, and now I don't have to buy a $50.00 active switch, have to remember to change it, and waste an outlet and electricity.
I got it yesterday. The size is great and it also looks great. There's organized space for everything. The compartments are well designed and my 15' computer fits perfectly (and I could fit an even bigger one in it no problem).
My first MP3 player and I choose a Zen after much careful comparison. The main purpose was for audio books, so I required a set bookmark function as well as compatibility with common e-audio book formats. Zen came through! I encountered some issues with initial set up using the ultra-sensitive touchpad, but these are now resolved with patience. I am thoroughly enjoying my little Zen. It works well, is easy to use and at 8GB, holds quite a lot, even some lovely New Age & Celtic music! I did purchase ear buds that noise-cancel to replace what is supplied. You should also purchase a rapid wall or auto charger as the battery only lasts 12-15 hours. The PC interface is easy to use and rips audio from CD with ease! Get a Zen Microphoto and ENJOY!
but it would have been awesome if they had this flat headed cable on a 5 or 6 pack. It works great if you have your pedals in a case with limited space between them.
I have always been impressed with Viewsonic monitors because of the quality and secondly the price. This product is no different; the crisp, clear colors on this 19&quot; are great for gaming and other graphics intensive programs because of the 0.25 dot pitch and high refresh rates. I also do a lot of CAD, and the clarity of the PF790 comes to my eyes' rescue. Note that this is a professional monitor and though the price seems high for some other 19&quot; monitors, it is really not for the features you get. When comparing other flat screen monitors with similar features, none had a comparable price for the same specs. PerfectFlat technology is great for that flat screen view in order to eliminate glare and image distortion. Viewsonic support also gets a high rating from me. I am completely satisfied and will spend hours staring at my new purchase with pleasure.
I WROTE 1 STAR BECAUSE YOU CANT GO ANY LOWER. I WISH I HAD READ YOUR REVIEWS BEFOR I BOUGHT FROM WHAT IS COMMONLY CALLED DELL ELL. IF I HAD I WOULD NOT HAVE WENT THROUGH 4 MONTHS OF BEING ON THE PHONE NUMEROUS, NUMEROUS HOURS TRYING TO GET THIS FIXED AND I STILL HAVE NOT GOT THROUGH TO ANY ONE WITHOUT GETTING TRANSFERRED, DISONNECTED, AND GIVEN EXT. NO. THAT DON'T EXIST. THE LAST TIME I WAS IN TEARS, BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT TAKE IT BACK. I HAVE OWNED THIS COMPUTER 7 MONTHS. BUYER BEWARE
This unit is replacing a standard Salad shooter. This unit is bigger with 3 blades and a stronger motor. We love it.
I've had the iRiver T10 for about 5 months now and all I have to say is wow. I have listened to it every weekday for 1-2 hours, and have only changed the battery 3 times. Also, I have my sound quality turned down so I can fit more songs on it, and it still sounds better than most of my friends Mp3 players(Dell's Jukebox, Ipods, etc.). The decrease in file size has allowed me to put 292 songs and 5 recordings of 10+ minutes, and still have half of my iRiver size left. The recorder on this thing is awesome. A little sensitive to movement but besides that it rocks. If you want to buy this, do it. Best Mp3 player in my mind.Update: Well its been like 4 months now. I got something like 400 songs on it, and still have atleast 300 MB left. HA. 1GB is perfect. I recommend that if you by this, take the rubber jogging case off of the arm band and put it around the iRiver. I did this, and since then I have dropped it something like 3 times. (>.&lt;) Still works perfectly. I also recommend either getting the FM adapter so it works in your car, or if your car has a 3mm Aux. port, getting a dual male connecter so you can listen to it on the go. I been running the 3mm Aux. connector and have put my friend's Ipod to shame with it. :)
I've only had this product a short period of time. I needed a charger for my Nikon P100. I purchased this one. It works. No complaints. Simple as that.
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.
the shipping was acceptionally quick for the cost and the item cost was very well too. this wire is very thin however has the connectors and preform ust as well as a 6 foot wire from a major store. I needed the length to plug my networked receiver in and this was very fast and flawless.
I studied ratings and descriptions carefully before selecting this model; so thought I was getting something that would give me a lot of control--but didn't realize that many of the features for which I selected it don't work with my cable connection:VCR+ is incompatible; in order to be able to record off the air, I had to have someone come up from the cable company to program it in a way that was not described in the manual, which I did read very carefully.It does play very well when I use a readymade videotape--but I wanted more than that.
We used a pair of these headsets with our Kenwood UBZ-LH14 FRS radios while biking in Seney National Wildlife refuge. My wife found it hard to get the microphone in just the correct place (so that I could hear her talk, but not her breathing). She also had difficulty keeping the ear-bud in her ear. Just like the radios without use of the headset, there is a short pause before they transmit, thus cutting off some of the first word you broadcast. We generally liked the headsets; I had none of the problems that my wife experienced. The VOX function is great for hands free operation.
I purchased these radios to communicate between cars when our Corvette club takes cruises. We recently got back from a trip to the Berkshire Mts of Western Massachusetts. We had no difficulty talking to one another at distances up to 2 miles and in the mountain terrain. The radios performed exactly as advertised.
We love only having one extra video player. This set works well and DVD images are spectacular. If even makes original Scooby-Doo videos crystal clear on our 50" Plasma.When switching to the HDMI signal there are times you have to turn the set off and then back on but from my research this is normal for HDMI signals.
I could barely hear any AM, FM, or SW stations! I returned it right away. Very disappointed.Len, Barnegat NJ
The Zune is a nightmare! I got it for Christmas in 2008, and was initially impressed. It is easy to use, can store a lot of data, and the battery life is long. What could be wrong? Well, I had my first encounter with trouble on December 31, 2008. Apparently, because Microsoft screwed up, every single Zune in the world crashed that day because of a leap-year bug. Microsoft instructed Zune users to let the battery die and wait until midnight GMT on New Years Day. On the surface, that sounds fine, but every time a battery in a device drains, it loses a little bit of potential charge.It then worked for several months, and I was once again a happy customer. Three months later, I had another encounter with disaster. The factory-shipped Zune sync cable got stuck to the Zune and could not come out. I knew that this could not work, so I managed to get it out, but it came out out-of-alignment. So, I could not sync it or plug it into my pc. So, once the battery died, my Zune was finished. Thankfully, after spending 2 hours on the phone with a Bangladeshi phone support employee, I could send my Zune in for shipping. I got a replacement Zune, and was happy for about 6 more months.Then, I had a weird bug with my Zune and had to reinstall the firmware. This actually happened several times throughout the Zune's life. After that, I was a happy customer again until last week. My Zune finished charging with the pc, and then would not start. When plugged into the PC, it would, but kept continuously resetting for eternity. I called Microsoft and they said that it was out of warranty and they could not replace it, unless I paid them the full price of a new device to do so. So, being the hacker I am, I opened the Zune to repair it, but could not succeed. It isn't worth the trouble, anyway.In short, do not buy a Zune because it has a lifespan of about 1 year. It runs proprietary software, and most of your videos will not play on it. If you plug your Zune into a PC without Windows installed, your Zune Player will crash. If your Zune comes into contact with static electricity, it will shut off, which means I cannot even do my laundry without it resetting. It will normally reset without any apparent trigger a few times every month. I have had two Zunes, and both have been buggy.
I bought this bag for my new 17" Laptop and I like it. It's roomy and it was very inexpensive compared to other brands. I bought it because it I needed a bag with handles, the shoulder strap was an extra benefit.Targus CVR217 Neoprene Slip Case for 17"" Notebooks (Black/Blue)"
I actually bought this for my iPod after the fact to extend my coverage with apple. For just a couple bucks more than you are going to pay to ship your iPod back to Apple, I extended my coverage for another year. In the end, I got a brand new iPod. I was very pleased.
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.
These batteries are hard to find and expensive. Amazon had them at a very reasonable rate and I received in a few days.
this unit is sooo easy to setup, just plug it into your router and you can see it immediately! software is foolproof, unit is fast and reliable. this unit is awesome, no complaints at all!
This is obviously not one of those high-end $100+ headsets with a really finely-balanced feel to it, and it is certainly not cordless.That being said, this unit works very well, and provides a high level of sound quality, and is reasonably comfortable in its fit.What is really surprising is the price, which is shockingly low for such a relatively good-quality headset. I'm impressed.
329 bucks for this 8gb player......you can get an IPOD touch or a new 80gb IPOD classic for less than that.
i like it. it is the third digital camera I have. The last one, sony DSW-1 was broken by my self. The only problem is that I can not stamp date on the digital photo.
HAD THIS BEAUTY FOR A MONTH NOW & REALLY LOVE IT!! GREAT PICTURE, GREAT COLOR (JUST USING THE ADJUSTMENTS ON THE MONITOR ITSELF) & GREAT PRICE. AND GOING FROM A BIG, BULKY 17" CRT TO THIS ONE IS NOTHING SHORT OF THRILLING!! ONLY DOWN-SIDE IS ONE DEAD PIXEL....NO EXCUSE FOR THAT AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED....SAMSUNG NEEDS TO PAY CLOSER ATTENTION TO QUALITY CONTROL. THEN, AGAIN, ONE PIXEL AIN'T THE END OF THE WORLD. FOR ANYONE CONSIDERING THIS MONITOR ALSO CONSIDER THE 930 MODEL....FOR AROUND $30 MORE (DEPENDING ON REBATES) YOU GET EVEN BETTER FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS & WHO DOESN'T LOVE GETTING THE MOST THEY CAN FOR THEIR MONEY. IF YOU CAN GET THIS MONITOR FOR $300 OR LESS (THRU SALES & REBATES) DON'T HESITATE.... YOU'LL BE GETTING A MONITOR FAR SUPERIOR TO OTHERS IN THAT PRICE RANGE.
What can I say beyond all the positive reviews so far, a fantastic price for a great table top tripod.For those concerned about about the lack of a quick release plate or the inability to tilt camera to a vertical position, both of these issues are easily solved by adding a ball head with a QR plate. Personally, I used a Manfrotto 088 Female 1/4"-20 to Male 3/8" Thread Adapter with a Manfrotto 494 MINI BALL HEAD w/RC2 QR PLATE.As I write this review I have 4.5 LBS of DSLR equipment now on it in a vertical position on the desk beside me. I love this thing and the price even more!Hope this find my suggestions useful.
If you have a RAID controller using Mini-SAS connectors and SATA hard drives, then you need a cable like this. It connects from the controller to a max of four SATA drives. It worked great with my RocketRaid controller and SATA 3 Terabyte drives. You still need a power cable for the drives.
A fantastic story. Great main character and the women characters in it are very strong. Great use of magic and gods. A couple of nice romances are built in and an excellent touch of humour. One of my favorite quotes is from this book.I highly recommend it.
I have had this product for just 1 month now but have been delighted with the performance and quality. A key driver for me in selecting this product is that I have used Pentax for many years so the ability to continue to use the range of lenses and other accesories was important. I am happy to say these have all worked well. I have used non SLR digital cameras over the last couple of years and the key frustration for me has been the speed of focus and taking multiple shots at sporting events. I am delighted that those days of frustration are gone. There are many features I am yet to investigate but am happy to say the camera has met all my expectations so far.
I bought this case to use with my Brand new Sony DVP-FX950 and it fits perfectly.I could store the Portable DVD Player, cables and remote control, everything that I need to keep organized and travel with.Great quality.
THE RAM WAS BAD SO I RMA IT TWICE, BY THE THIRD TIME I ASKED FOR MY MONEY BACK AND THEY DAID THEY DONT DO THAT, SPEND 60$ ON SHIPPING THE BAD PRODUCT TO THEM.WORST SUPPORT EVER, TOOK ME FOREVER TO TALK TO SOMENONE AND WHEN I DID THEY WOULD KEEP ME ON HOLD.STAY AWAY FROM OCZ.
OK I admit, I'm directionally challenged. If you give me directions don't tell me to take a certain road number to another road and turn right at that road name. Tell me by saying "It's two lights passed the mall on your left" and then I'll understand.My fiance was heading out of town for three weeks in January so for Christmas he bought me one of these. I love it!! I feel free in a way where I'm not afraid to drive places.Where use to I was stressed if going any place I haven't been to for at least three or more times I now can relax and know that I'm not going to miss an exit or a turn.The Garmin is great for even those who are not directionally challenged. The most obvious reason is if you go to a new town it makes finding places easy. But the least obvious reasons is it's great for discovering new restaurants and new places to go which you may have not known about. Also I found it finds newer and faster ways to go places which you may not have known about. It also is great if your normal route is blocked for some reason.The only complaint I have is it doesn't know pretty new areas. We have a new shopping center and that shopping center isn't on Garmin's maps so it doesn't know to list that area however if you know the address it can still find it.
I can hear better through the headset than through the handset and callers say they can hear me better too. But.....As a tall and slender adult male 6'2, 175 lbs. I usually complain about clothes, devices, etc. being too small. This headset is almost great with one major drawback. Adjusted to the smallest setting the pressure plate (non-earphone) side is JUST above my ear and and squeezes my head uncomfortably tight. If I adjust it any larger to make it looser and stop the "migraine squeeze", the pressure plate with its sharp plastic literally cuts into the top of my ear. I wrapped it with mole skin to make it bearable, but I am disappointed.
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 have a few types of Dayton cables and just purchased another one of these "Y Cables". These are quality made cables... and flexible, unlike some of the cheap plastic cables that are "out there". I want well made cables, but REFUSE to spend the kind of money charged for some cables that are no better. Don't get taken by the hype and by people (epecially salespeople!) trying to make a buck from trying to sell you high priced cables that you don't need! These are GOOD cables! Get some and save yourself some dough! You don't need THAT brand! (You probably know which brand I'm referring to...)
i bought this bag for my Dell XPS 13 ultrabook (12.1" chassis) and fits perfectly fine. if you're a freak like me who wants multiple compartments, small zips, pouches, etc, then i'd highly recommend this product. its sturdy at the same time not too heavy, has place for practically anything and everything. looks professional and decent. i've not started using this product regularly yet, but i'm pretty sure i'll be more than satisfied. it's also well padded, partly hard shelled. my only concern is it might not stay upright on the floor without a support/wall, but since i dint have anything inside the bag, i wish that be reason. quite satisfied with this bag for the price and quality. if someone i know wants to buy a decent, not so expensive case for a small laptop, i'd definitely suggest this one!!
bought to make transfers for shirts that were then tie-dyed. They worked great - easy to use and would certainly buy again.
We just upgraded the wiring to Cat6 in my office. I purchased 2 GS605s and one GS608 for some end point distribution. Everything went ok on the GS608 - except for a combination printer/fax/copier we have. The people we lease from said that that happens sometimes with their copiers and gave us a Linksys gigabit switch to use - just for the printer. Worked fine. Then when I tried to bring up the other half of the office using one of the GS605 units I kept getting wired problems... printer\copier\scanner (same model as before) connected at 10mbs on the scanner but would not connect for the printer. One user I could not connect at gigabit speeds so I replaced the cable ends - 2 times. Well the lease company came in and again, gave us a Linksys gigabit switch and I tried plugging that in instead of the Netgear unit... everything came up- printer\copier\fax\scanner, the user I replaced end on was at gigabit speeds and the unit is running fine - with very little heat coming off of it unlike the Netgear that was almost hot while it was installed...In the past I usually used Linksys and I guess I will continue to use Linksys...
Takes one SLR camera with medium sized lens attached, plus two other lenses of similar size. That would be most superzooms, standard zooms, primes or a hotshoe flash. The top flap opens outward for easy access when worn. The internal mesh pocket and outside pockets are also roomy enough for a fairly good spread of accessories.I've used it in all configurations, but not evenly. In order of highest to lowest frequency, I use it as beltpack, handbag and shoulder bag. I switch modes 2-4 times in a full day's outing. I admit I am biased against shoulder bags because of weight distribution.As a nice bonus, the handbag handle fits pretty darn perfectly around the handle of a rollaboard bag.This was my main field bag until I downsized to mirrorless. This bag is less appropriate for smaller equipment--the bag is too deep and does not have sufficient dividers for the larger number of things you could fit in it.
I had a problem with the device and they were very friendly and had great customer service! They quickly solved my problem was was very happy afterwards.
I've owned this for about 6 months now, and after using it practically everyday while backpacking Europe for 3 months, it never let me down. 2 gbs allowed me to take many more photos than I could ever want to take. Overall, very satisfied with my purchase, especially since I believe this is one of the cheaper-priced memory cards.
I have a set of SONY IR headphones that have very good line of sight performance. Perfect for a small room.I bought these for a larger room/audio system situation and am very pleased with the performance. Be leary of reviewers who state "don't buy this". I would highly recommend them but remember all wireless accessories have their limits.
This product seems to be good so far. It is well constructed and fits the scope well. However, it doesn't fit the telecope base. Not knowing much about telescopes when I made this purchase, I assumed the entire telescope package would fit in the bag.
I bought this power supply to power a Viair 85p air compressor. When these items arrived I read all of the instructions provided for both devices and the compressor worked beautifully. The second time that I tried to use my compressor, the power supply would only tell me that there was a fault. Even though the instructions said that it would reset itself it never worked again. I returned the power supply and now use the compressor connected directly to my car battery and it works fine that way.
I'm using it to plug in a USA cordless phone in South America and it works fine. It doesn't get hot and I leave it plugged in all the time.
Base Mounted cleanly - but the antenna kept falling down no matter how tight i tighten the retaining screw. today i spot the antenna has fallen off and the screw is gone. So i wouldn't recommend this product.
For a set of under $5 headphones, these things ROCK! Fitment is great, they're comfortable, they sound good, they're inexpensive, they have a long cord, and an adjustable headband. What more could you want? I plugged these into a set of portable headset mounted DVD players during a road trip with my kids and they were flawless the entire time (45 hours of driving). Perfect for their purpose. DVD players - check. Headphones - check. Sanity - check!
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 did not order this product I tried to and to register my GPS but it didn't happen. nor did it come with my GPS
We purchased our Panasonic 4 months ago. Two weeks ago the Lamp went out. Luckily it is under warranty because the service call came to $529.94 ( this total included the labor and lamp)I was completely shocked. I think this TV is good if you are planning on keeping it until the warranty is up, but not long term.What happened to good quality products. My daughter has the 13 inch panasonic that was mine when I was a kid. It still works and has NEVER been worked on....Go figure!
With no experience with fish finders I cannot get very technical, but unit seems to function as described. Display is big enough to view and back light is nice. The only issue is the connector. I did read about a "large" connector in other reviews, but it is about an 1-1/2"- 2" in diameter, much bigger than I would have ever guessed. If you are transom mounting this unit it would take a VERY large hole to neatly route the cable, and the instructions tell you that warranty is voided if cable is cut. In the end I routed the cable over the top, it looks OK I guess. Just beware of this issue, other than that nice purchase for the money.
I'm usually a big linksys supporter. This is an exception. This device is a joke. Not a very funny one. The first thing I was told when I called for support was it most likely wouldn't work with my printer (Canon MP950). I spent several hours trying to get a linksys router to see this thing with online support. Don't waste your time.
I bought this UPS and immediately got an orange light indicating "UPS fault." Belkin said it was defective but would not pay for return shipping, which is quite costly for this bulky item. They were extremely rude and argumentative. I will never buy anything from them again.
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.
This software is unforgiving and full of bugs. I suspect the few who get it to work have a relationship with Pinnacle or other kind of plant. Get error messages copying non-protected sources to DVD and premature disk ejection for VCD. Don't waste your money.Support is non-existent and the manual and help are both of no help. Sounds good but don't bite. YOU WILL BE SORRY.
It looks flimsy, but it isn't. I like the USB connection. It holds up to what it says: quiet, slim, light, and it works.For MacBookPro with battery, it works ok, but it's still a little warm, but bearable. So I decided to remove the battery, and it just works fantastic! I love it and I'm happy about this product. I highly recommend it to others!
Our wireless internet causes this to sputter greatly if you use a laptop anywhere in the vicinity.Also, our Nintendo Wii has a built in wifi card. That means anytime the Wii is on, the TV in the greatroom using the LeapFrog can't be watched.Our microwave disrupts the signal.As an added bonus, cordless phones disrupt the signal.Basically... it's a good product if you can isolate it from other signals. It offers channel options, but they do not solve the problem.Buy with caution.
Although this is an ingenious idea, this particular device is worthless. The "lighter" tip is too long and narrow and does not fit snugly in the socket as it should. I've tried three (3) different sockets and it was very loose in all of them. Twisting the nut has no effect. I would give this 0 stars if I could
quality unit, compact dimensions, good price, quick delivery. next time, will purchase the other model with usb for a little bit more.
The headphones looks nice, but sound quality is poor. I have earbuds headphone and they give better sound than this big headphones. They are comfortable but noise insulation is not efficient, earbuds will do it better. I really trust Sony products, as quality products, but this headphone set disappointed me. Make sure you listen to them before you buy it.
this little speaker are loud for there size and sounds nice i use this for my tv speaker because my westhouse 42in tv speakers sound sucks
I got this to hack the Linux image to run a low powered 24/7 weather station. It took a lot of time and effort, but the one thing that always worked was the NSLU2. There is lots of info out there on how to make this do all sorts of things it was never designed to do and do it well. A hacker's dream!
Best canal phones I have bought yet (owned 5 pair). Very good bass....mids are a little drowned out. Keep in mind they are pretty big. They really stick out of your ears. I would buy again.
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.
Toshiba sells a TDP-MT5 not a TLP.Is this an older model or just mislabeled?
If you have a Sony Cybershot digital camera, you should get this case to protect it. I bought 3 different cases for my new WSC-290 because I could't find the right one, and then I came across this. It is better than the LCS-CST soft carrying case because it has a zipper that encloses your camera all the way. If you drop it accidentally in water, there's a good chance you can prevent water from getting inside the case compared to the Velcro lock of the LCS-CST soft carrying case. I also bought the Sony LCS-TWE soft carrying case with carabineer (available in different colors) but it only looks cute, not sturdy.This also has a front pocket and a strap in the back that can be attached to your belt or bag if you get tired of holding it.
This integrates your single din radio quite nicely into the space, albeit seamlessly. That pocket is rather useful for storing the cable connector for one's iPod, though you need to saw a hole into it, especially if the radio's connection for said cable is in back.
After sampling and rejecting several modestly-priced headphones, I've finally found some that are even better than the quite-good ones that came with my Creative Zen Touch MP3 player. The first moments were unimpressive, but I had not pushed these earbuds in snugly. Once that was done and I flicked on the battery-powered sound enhancement, I smiled. Crisp, clear highs, and sufficient lows, combined to delight my auditory nerves.The need to replace one AAA battery and to manage the in-line noise-cancelling box (which fits nicely in one's shirt pocket) may bother some, but for price, compactness, and performance of these headphones, these two things are only slight detractions. I recommend them.
I have been in love with the Trackman Vista for years, but they have long since gone out of production, and my last one died, so I needed a replacement. If Logitech made an updated version with optical tracking I would instantly buy enough for a lifetime.This one comes close, and has several good features: Wheel, 3 buttons easily reached by thumb, ball almost exactly same size and weight as the Trackman Vista (no need to change a good design; the oversized ball in FX was a mistake), precise tracking, etc.But it has this strange 30-45 degrees wrong orientation. And the wheel is a litte hard to reach with any fingertip. And there is only one button to the right of the ball, the Trackman Vista had two, which was right.That is, until you realize that Logitech's idea of finger layout:Thumb: 3 side buttons2. finger: Wheel3. and 4. finger: Ball5. finger: Right buttonTry this and all criticism is moot. The angle is right, and all the buttons are in the right place.It is just the wrong layout. The 2. finger (&quot;index&quot;?) is the most sensible, flexible and precise we have, so it should be reserved for the ball. Thumb is reserved for side buttons. That leaves you with at least two fingers to the right of the ball, and none to the left.Logitech should move the wheel to the right of the ball, and I will buy a stack of them. For now I will try to get used to this one.
Heh, yep, my macbook pro now looks like Darth Vader. The contours of the plastic, the reflectivity of the black... it's very very Darth Vader. Which is fine, except that's not what I wanted.The cover scratches really easily. I've had mine for about three weeks and the thing is totally scraped up. Better the case than the computer right? Well the brushed aluminium of the Mac certainly puts up with more wear and tear. I believe on Mo's scale of hardness the Mac is easily triple the hardness of the plastic, so as protection it's more like a bumper than armour. It'll get ruined but it's designed to.The two parts snap into place but can be really tough to get off. I had to jigger with one clasp and ended up damaging it so it sticks out by 1mm. Yes, I'm quite picky.Took the Mac into the Apple store and they had no problem with me using it. Big relief.Oh, the best part about it is that I can now work on my lap (like you're supposed to, hence "laptop") because it dissipates the heat enough manage: it's not scalding you anymore. This is great. Know that the heat is still enough to probably sterilize you though.Big decisions eh?
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.
I bought this for my son who uses it for gaming and he is blown away by the details in the sound that he can get with this headset! It has definitely improved his gaming as he can now hear details that he missed before! This set certainly has exceeded what I was expecting for such a great price! If you are a gamer, this is a must have!
I wasted more money in ink and photo paper with clogged heads than I did in actual printing. Poor color rendition and way too many head clogs for me. Save your money and buy the real Epson cartridge or search for another manufacuter.
I recently bought this KVM kit. It is really good and for this price, you can not get a better deal. The only lowdown is that even though the unit arrived in excellent packing condition and a new box well sealed, the switch to flip between two computers (heart of the system) does not work !! I was going to return it but there is an alternate way to use the [Ctrl] key twice on the keyboard. That was the only reason I did not return the product....But if the swtich in yours works, this is a very sweet deal. GET IT NOW.
Esta memoria la compre para una camara SONY HX-200V, hasta el momento no ha fallado de ninguna manera, la velocidad en que se graba la informaci&oacute;n es excelente.
I bought this DVD Player 2 years ago, and it's still working perfectly. My only major complaint is that if there is a little piece of dust on the disc, the player skips repeatedly. This only really happens with rented discs. And it spit out rented discs of Scary Movie, and The Cell. Also, this player does not play CD-R, DVD-R, or MP3s since it is an earlier model. But the 3-D surround effect is astounding when used through a conventional stereo system. All in all, a great DVD Player for the first time DVD owner, or for a small room home theater.
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.
Unless you're trying to store data from the space station, which is what the guy below who gave this gem only 1 star must be doing,this is a wonderful device. Clear out your computer files from the main computer. It's like having mini-drives, well, yeah that's what it is!
I purchased this item to go with my URC-300 and to control components in two different compartments in my entertainment center. The Expander works as advertised. I have video components in one compartment , which is where the Expander is located. The second compartment contains audio components and required the use of the flasher modules (6 included), which work great. I can now control any component from any room in the house. Very happy with the results.One note is that the Product Dimensions listed at Amazon are for the box and not the Expander it self. The unit is much smaller.
This is necessary to connect my older analog turntable to my newer Pioneer tuner-amplier. It seems to work very well, but is another piece of equipmet. Allows me to listen to some good music on my old LPs.
I bought this years ago (it's been with my since I lived in my last home), and I have it in my kitchen and listen to it every day, occasionally using the CD. It's held up well and seems to be going strong. The only thing I can think of that I don't like is that it could use a better antenna system.
I dont' want to spend a lot of time repeating what other reviewers have said, so the bottom line is this is a very functional mouse. I spend hours using it each day, have owned it for over a year, carry it to school without a case in my backpack 3-5 days a week, and haven't had ANYTHING to complain about. It works, it works well in fact for what it is, and would make an excellent addition to anyone's gear bag.
This is a simple, inexpensive device to recharge the battery on the Sansa series 200 MP3 players. It includes a USB cable (apparently identical to the one that comes with the players). The Sansa players can be recharged from the cable using a computer's USB port, but the Macally device simply plugs into an A/C wall socket. I took it to Europe and used a simple 230 V adaptor for European A/C sockets and it recharged the MP3 player within a couple of hours. Its operating light turns green when the player's battery is fully recharged.
I bought this Creative Zen thinking it would be easy to use. NO WAY!! I tried to load a movie for my kids to take on vacation. HOURS later watching the copy finish it does not work. I contacted customer service - still waiting. HELLOOOOOO HEY...got a good idea for all of you at Creative Zen - why don't you put instructions to accomplish this task in your instruction booklet? Wish I could return this thing - very unhapy.
I did a little testing after I recieved this and it works! It doesn't make coffee or move at the speed of light, but it works! Which is all I need.
Don't bother purchasing this device. Every time I put in my cards, they would only read intermittently. I took about 30 min to download photos that should have taken about 2 min. I have had similar problems with other card readers although this one was the worst. The best solution, don't bother with card readers and just hook your camera up directly to your USB plug with a cable that fits your device. Always works fast and easy.
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.
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.
i love the camera for outside shots, however when indoors (flash on, flash off, red eye or auto flash)you cannot focus at all. the function that "freezes" the shot before taking it is virtually non existent when indoors. i have had tremendous difficulty in taking decent pictures inside, even after numerous takes.
It is just what I needed and arrived in a timely fashion and the cost was very reasonable. What more do you need?
I ordered this to replace my D-Link 615D-Link DIR-615 Wireless-N Router, 4-Port. The 615 worked great, i never had any problems with it. The only internet problems i would ever have was with Time Warner, and rare occasion i had to reset the cable modem, or when we lost power.My home has lots of solar guard insulation shielding. I originally had a Linksys 802.11g router and we got the insulation work done, the desktop connected to the wireless network had almost had no signal. I upgraded to the D-link 615, and i was back in business. The computer in the other room would have about 2-3 bars with the 615.Now i am considering getting a tablet for the home (not-iPad), and wanted a little more boost. So i got the 655 with its 3 antenna.I had a snag connecting the wireless computer to the network. It saw it, but couldnt connect to the same network because the settings were different (password was the same). I called D-link and immediately told me what was wrong. I had to change the security properties on the wireless computers (WPA, TKIP, etc..) There tech support is great. THey helped the last time i called them too.Now all my computer had 1 extra full bar of signal all throughout the house. Granted i am not getting full bars on a computer only 40 feet away, but the solar guard shielding is desinged to block infrared from the EMF spectrum.For $60 this is a great deal. I orignally spent about $45 for my Dlink 615, so this was a worthy upgrade. I should be able to get about $20 for my 615 on ebay
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.
Wow!!! What a nice camera. This is definitely a camera made for a man. I was able to use the camera without reading any of the directions.(I eventually did read them). The lithium battery that came with the Camera are still going strong. Also the recordable .mov movies that you can create and share over the internet are great. But they do take up a good chunk of memory. The only down side is having to ...spend the moneyfor the docking bay. You can't recharge the batteries without it.Overall: good work Kodak, you made me a loyal buyer.
Seems everyone is jumping on the ipod bandwagon these days. I bought this to replace a logitech system, and man, am I glad I did. Although it is a bit larger than the previous system, it sounds significantly better. High volume is not a problem -- it doesn't distort like many of the cheapo systems out there.
I paired these speakers with a BOSS in-dash DVD player that has sufficient power than I didn't need an AMP. These are such a HUGE improvement over the factory component speakers that I can hardly call it a comparison. The tweeters required some creative installation in my 2003 Nissan Frontier, but they look great and sound even better. Finding a good location for the crossovers was a bigger challenge. I am still trying to find a permanent "home" for the driver's side unit. The bass output is limited, so not a bad idea to install a SUB if you want some thump to your music. I listened to these before I installed my powered SUB and the bass was much better than the factory speakers, but nothing when compared to the SUB. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking to replace your factory (or even aftermarket) speakers!
I knew that I had to have this camera as soon as I saw the words "Image Stabilization". I have been shooting with Pentax camera's and lenses and upgrading them since I started shooting with a K1000 in 1980. Over time, I have accumulated and upgraded camera's and lenses (now to some of the auto-focus lenses), and all of them can be used (including bellows and teleconverter) with the K10 D. I often shoot in low light hand held (because I can't bring in my tripod) and I think that the " IS" is going to be a benefit when shooting under these conditions. I also work with a 100mm-500mm telephoto lens and in experimenting with it, I was able to photograph (hand held & clearly read), at a lower shutter speed, a license plate on a car about 125 ft away.As I have been going to larger prints, the RAW & RAW + jpeg formats (on the fly) will give me the ability to make better images of the important shots that I want to create without using up memory on images that are not as important.All of the new shooting modes (in addition to the Av & Tv modes) may be overkill. Sometimes I think that it is easier to use the M setting. I can see that if you are shooting a lot of images in succession of action or a lot of depth of field control, it might be appropriate for some users to use these camera settings.The optional battery grip BG2 is an important option for serious photographers to consider. It just makes using a camera in the portrait mode a lot more convenient. I have not yet totally figured ot how I plan to use my external handle mount flash with it yet, but I know there are some brackets out there that I think I can make work. (I don't use a lot of flash in my work anyway).I am looking forward to getting into using this camera to create new and interesting images. I am writing this review probably prematurely given that I have not yet had the chance to use it more.
I purchased this unit in October and have not had much opportunity to use it, but my daughter has complained from day one about the unit crashing during recording. Since then I have tried to tape 3 programs, only one successfully. While taping the other two programs, the unit froze halfway through recording and displayed the message, "updating disc information, please wait". I had to unplug the unit to reset it. I did not do anything different while attempting to tape the three programs. The discs were new, clean, and formatted.The other problem is that the unit will not play certain discs through.(Seems to be those with multiple titles) The playback freezes, then says there is no disc. Some of these discs are commercial, brand new, and clean discs. The same discs play on an inexpensive portable player with no problem.Customer support told us "to clean the unit with a laser cleaner, because it's probably been in the factory too long and is dirty. (A brand new recorder!) If that doesn't work, send the unit for repairs, if MULTIPLE repairs don't work, then they will replace it, not before!I am very disappointed in this recorder. I had a Panasonic recorder previously and was happy with that one. I decided on a Samsung because all the other Samsung equipment we own, including our television, has been reliable. What a shame!
Ok. if there are negative revies for this product, they are wrong! It is thin, durable, aluminum surrounding so if you drop it wont break. It has 24 hours battery life. Bright Bright Display, hold podcasts, good mini games, packed packed packed! Get this. Or any nano, because they all are the same, except diffrent gigs! So get this product, you will not be sorry!
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.
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.
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 got what I payed for. A cheap camera that does nothing.Save your money, it not even worth one star.
It arrived on time. It works. It is better priced than the equivalent in stores. I would buy again. I recommend it.
The sound quality of the microcassette format is increasing. Sony almost always makes just about the best electronic device in most any category. Unfortunately, neither of these facts applies to this model (nor to any Sony microcassette recorder). Although sturdily built, possessing nice features and easy to use controls and being reasonably lightweight, the M679 just doesn't sound very good at all. The playback is distorted so much that, even at low volume levels, it sounds like the volume is turned all the way up, and I'm not referring to the loudness, but the clarity of playback. Unless whatever speech you're recording (these devices are not intended for music) is spoken directly into the mic from a distance of a few feet or less, you will have some difficulty making out words, especially if the speaker doesn't use good diction.I cannot recommend this unit, nor any Sony microcassette recorder for that matter (I've had several from Sony), because, of all the great products they make, they somehow misstepped in this category. If you want a good microcassette recorder, I'd recommend something from Olympus, or if excellent sound quality is really important, go with a Sony digital recorder, an area in which they more than made up for the shortcomings of their microcassette line.
I think I would have to agree with the review written by Amazon. It works well, but some of the clicking noises it makes (see other reviews) can be annoying at times. Print quality is good, separate ink cartridges are really helpful. Ink is among the cheapest - especially when you buy online and get great bargains. Yes, setup is a bit of a hassle - but it's worth it.This is my fourth canon printer, and I'm happy with it. I'm really sorry to hear about the lemons that people have gotten. Canon does need to improve their support a bit...
I bought the wire to update my maps on the Garmin Nuvi. It did that but when I tried to use the machine in the car, the unit kept shutting off after a few seconds. Turns out, upon looking closely, that the original plug no longer fits properly. Something was distorted when this USB plug was inserted. The Garmin no longer charges because the charging plug will not stay in the socket; it has to be physically held in place. It's kind of difficult to drive and keep holding the original wire into the socket. Very unhappy with this product and now facing a repair or replacement bill.
took a while to set up. Once set up, only work good for a day. After that nothing but static
Got this to use while on my treadmill. I can listen to the TV- reduce out the treadmill noise and not disturb others with my volume. Works perfect. The 50' to 70' range lets me stop for breaks away from the TV without missing anything. The set is always charged. It took only a minute to connect and plug in. I did have to play around with the exact position on my head for max comfort, but I found it quickly. I love this product. Wish I'd found it sooner. As always, Amazon had the price, fast shipping and the best return policy out there.
I have dozens of CDs that sit on the shelf because I am too lazy to rummage through them all when I want to listen to music. The iPod makes it easy. I am listening to stuff that I forgot I had. It works good on the road too (if you have an AUX jack). You can get a decent cord for about $15. I didn't give 5 stars because I think close to $300 is steep; I assume these same players will be under $100 in a few years.
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 wish Landware had made this keyboard just a bit larger. Despite my compact hands, the keyboard size is in that region where it's OK, but not great. I would rather sacrifice compact portability for greater ease of use. And in any event, this is an item that will be carried in a briefcase and not a pocket. I also would have liked a Home and End key included on the board.I like the solid feel of the keyboard and its stability. This keyboard can be used on the lap. The key action feels good.The included software has both a mini-word processor and a Thesaurus. One can import and export documents to and from the word processor. All my existing applications work with the keyboard. The included software makes this board very desirable.There is no delay between the click of a key and the appearance of the character on the Palm screen. This is the primary reason why I bought the Go keyboard rather than Palm's folding keyboard, which reviewers say has a slight delay. That sort of thing drives me bonkers.
The 1GB silver Sandisk is great. You can download songs very easily, and it comes with a computer disk that gives you a walkthrough of how to do it. It has a great FM radio that has 20 available presets, and a voice recorder that works very well. The only thing that I do not like about it is that i havent yet figured out how to delete songs. You only need to use 1 AAA battery, and it lasts a very long time. It is small and lightweight, so it can go pretty much anywhere. The menu is easy to read, and the buttons are big so that you dont have to try and push little tiny ones. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a mp3 player.
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!!
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've got a fairly decent sized network with wired PCs, Consoles, NAS, and wireless laptops. I was able to connect immediately to the internet through AT&T DSL despite other reviewers' problems. Mine worked out of the box. It took a while to go through all the settings, but setup was fairly easy. The only real problem I have now is that the wireless for the laptops (only .11b right now- I haven't gotten new adapters) is worse with this new router versus the one built into the DSL Modem. The signal is weaker and constantly drops even though it's in the same place as the old router. So, I enabled B&G on the old router, and N on the new one for when I get a new adapter or laptop. The consoles have wireless G, but I prefer to hardwire them to stream from the NAS, so I'm not sure if anyone will have problems with G. Overall, a decent device- Gig Ethernet is great and there's plenty of features; just disappointed with the wireless B.
I've had this receiver for over a month. Hooked up to two Sony MB350 speakers the sound is awsome. It does have a loudness switch. Turn on the selective tone control and it gives real deep bass. I also love the tape monitor which enables me to monitor recording discs. The radio reception is also good. I use thick speaker wire as an antenna and it does the trick. I'm able to receive at least 20 stations. A great receiver! Way to go Onkyo!
I was looking for an additional pair of compact speakers for my home stereo system and those Sony speakers fit the bill just perfectly. I just recently bought a Sony audio receiver to expand into a four speaker system. They have great sound clarity and are a good value for the money.
I like this mouse because it is simple and it works. Optical and wireless - no cord and can be used on almost any surface. It's not fancy as far as number of buttons, etc - it just does what a simple mouse should do - well. Battery life is good...I change batteries maybe once or twice a year, and it tells me when they are low.
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...
I purchased this product and found that it doesn't work at all. My HP Pavillion 454n PC with Pentium IV and Windows XP would not &quot;read&quot; the device at all. The software froze my computer again and again. I followed all the instructions to the letter with no luck. I tried uninstalling and re-installing everything. There is no telephone support. The &quot;help&quot; menus are no help at all. I have wasted time (five hours)and money. I even found uninstalling the hardware a problem. The XP uninstall wizard indicated that the software was uninstalled, yet it remained. Inside the Pinnacle folder, there was an &quot;ininstall&quot; icon which connected to nothing. I finally used system-restore to get rid of it. They should be ashamed to sell this piece of junk. Avoid Pinnacle at all costs.
The antenna works great. I bought it for my USB Internet Access card. The aircard barely has a useable signal inside the house with only it's built in antenna. The antenna has a ten foot cable which lets it sit at the corner of the front porch. I have a steady 3 or 4 bar signal most of the time with the antenna.The only complaint is that nearly every cellular device; aircards and phones, need a unique adapter cable to work with the antenna. This is not the fault of the antenna maker or seller. It is due to a lack of standardization in the cellular industry. This vendor does sell most of the adapter cables for [...] but their info does not make it obvious that you need one or easy to figure out which one.There is an exhaustive list of the adapters, searchable by device manufacturer and model numbers at the antenna makers site at [...]Good Luck
Same problem. Can't get replacement parts for broken tip.
This is my first digital slr camera, which I've had for about a month now and it's great. Considering how many features it has its relatively easy to use, I just picked it out of the box and started getting amazing quality pictures with my nikkor vr 18-200mm lens. I'm sure it'll be only better when i figure out the more obscure details.
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!
This is the best trackball I have ever found. I buy one for each computer, a spare to keep with my laoptop and an extra just in case. It is that important to keep them available. The thumb ball gives you super control and I mean micro fine control over the cursor. I use it for photoshop work all the time. I have many friends that also swear it is the best trackball and none of us like going back to a mouse when using other computers. With this trackball you never feel like it is clunky, you never run off the edge of a mousepad. I have had one for 5 years, I open it up and clean out the gunk just so I can keep using it. I am about to order a new one for my mac and thought I would leave a review.
This is a great ergonomic keyboard that has all the bells and whistles. I like the 'traditional' key layout for Insert, Home, Page Up, etc. My only complaints are the positioning of the back and forward buttons at the bottom of they keyboard and the noisy space bar. The keyboard is pretty much silent besides my space bar, could just be mine though. I would highly recommend this product.
Did what I hoped it would do, made our tv signals morem in number and stronger strenth for the more distant stations.
I contacted the seller but have not heard back yet. The ipod was supposed to be shipped a month ago but I still haven't received it. I'm not sure what to do. Please help.Thanks,Greg
I recently used this wiring harness to install aJVC KW-XR810head unit in my 2002 Acura TL S-Type.The wiring harness worked well and was easy to use. It was nice that all of the wires came pre-cut and ready to strip. The packaging also had a wiring guide on the back that explained what each wire's purpose was. This was helpful because all I had to do was match up the corresponding wires from the new head unit harness to the Metra harness.To be clear, you technically do not need to purchase this harness. This harness wires to the wiring harness for your aftermarket head unit and then plugs into your car's wiring harness. The benefits of this wiring harness are that you do not need to cut into your factory wiring and that you can do all of your wiring while you are seated comfortably at a table inside your house and then just connect the plugs in the car. So, while you don't need this to do the job, it is definitely worth the money for the convenience and for the reduced chance of failure.One thing I must point out is that this device is only wired to support 4 speakers (front L & R, rear L & R) so if your car has a factory subwoofer (i.e. a fifth speaker), this wiring harness will not support it. Also, I've looked around and there is not an aftermarket wiring harness out there that does support the subwoofer. Rather, what you have to do is run a RCA out of your new head unit and splice it into the subwoofer line for your car. There are plenty of "how-to's" floating around on the web. I was able to find one for my Acura TL and I have the factory subwoofer working now.Overall, I would recommend this. It works perfectly and is great for the price.-Cheers!
I bought the more expensive -rw because a review had said you could delete and use space within the dvd. It might be my recorder but this is not so. When I delete mid dvd, my recorder says it will not increase capacity. Nor can I view on another player without first finaliZing, which is a pain since that gets rid of the thumbnail pictures and only shows time and date. And to delete select titles I have to unfinalize...grrr...not so with +rw.These are much more expensive and the hassle factor is much greater...back to +rws I go.
Plugged it in, set the station, good to go. The only thing I have to remember is to turn off my iPod.
I looked long and hard before deciding to buy this TV. If money were no object I would have probably bought a comparably sized LCD tv but that would have cost at least twice [maybe 3 times] the price of this set. The only benefits to an LCD are the flatness for wall mounting and viewing angle. Neither of these issues affect me so I am really happy with the tv. The picture is great. It displays my computer via hdmi really well. And the built in sound is very good as tv's go. It has all the needed inputs and outputs to do just about anything you might want to. I also really like the fact that I dont have to deal with bulb replacement.
Works perfectly with my HP50 G Graphic Calculator and my Dell laptop. Highly recommend it!! And it's a great price
I will review this again later when Optoma replies to my suppor ticket, but for now, I cannot give this projector a good rating because the bulb just exploded at 300 hours. I was using this in my clean office, not a dusty room, and took good care of it. I only used it sparingly, not for more than 3 hours at a time.As for the quality, it was not strong enough in a well-lit room. I had to turn off the lights and put a lamp on. Then it would work well for presentations and movies too. When it was completely dark, it had a nice picture for movies. But now that it exploded after only a few months of use, I am very disappointed to say the least. I just hope Optoma replaces the bulb or I am never buying their product again.Today I spoke with Optoma, and they will not warranty the bulb past 90 days. So I just got screwed. I don't know if all manufactures have this same policy, but basically the 2 Year Warranty with Optoma is useless since the bulb is not covered. I don't know if I will buy another Optoma or not, but for now, I am not a happy customer and do not recommend this product to anyone.
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've used Canon SLR cameras for the last 21 years and have never had any problems with any of them (a F-1, AE-1, EOS 5). I've been using this camera for the last 3 months and have been very pleased with it.This camera's initial appeal is the compact, light weight design. However, this camera offers much, much more!This camera has most of the features and manual setting possibilities found in professional level cameras along with idiot-proof automatic settings that make it as easy to use as a point-and-shoot...Because you can mount any of the countless quality EOS lenses to this camera, the possibilities of crafting quality pictures is endless. The 28-90 lens that usually comes with this camera is an o.k. place to start, but I would recommend getting the Sigma 28-200 Compact Hyperzoom Lens instead---lightweight, good focal range, better construction than the comsumer grade lenses that are usually packaged with this camera. Canon has been making EOS cameras for the last 16 years and has been a market leader all that time. There's lots of great new and used lenses available.Another definite plus to this camera is the awesome ergonomics. Unlike most SLR's, you can easily operate this one (including setting all manual and automatic settings) with just your right hand. I've never used a camera that I've been able to do this in a natural, comfortable and secure manner.
It's compatible with my Kodak Easyshare C875, and it gives me no problems, cheap price, great asset.
When it is working right, it is fast. It also seems to have good range. Unfortunately I have to reset it a lot because it either:1) Stops talking to my computers2) Stops talking to the cable modemI never had these issues with my previous Netgear wireless router. Maybe there are some firmware upgrades that would help. I'm not sure...
I have had a Domke F-5xb for a few years and really like it. I then got this bag, but really did not like the waxwear and color used for the strap and body strips. I couldn't care less about how it looks, but the strap and strips (in this light color) are far too prone to dirt and dust and the like. And making it worse is the waxwear finish, which you need to care for regularly and are not supposed to machine wash! So this bad has a strap and strips that are far more prone to dirt than my olive canvas F-5xb, but you're supposed to hand wash it. I don't have the time for that, so I sold this bag without using it much.That said, I do like the overall structure and layout of the bag--just not the finish and strap and strips.
I just recently purchased this Salad Shooter because my daughter has one which has lasted and worked quite well. So far, I have sliced onions and potatoes thinly which made great home style potatoes. I have grated parmesan cheese. So far that is all I have done with it. But I am very pleased. It was easy to figure out--easy to detach and attach parts--easy to clean--and works well. I really like it and would recommend it to others.
I use this to plug my laptop or desktop up to my 46&#34; tv and use it for a computer monitor. Really awesome for movies and some PC games.
Just what I wanted. However, about the same price as what I can get locally.
I really liked the camera, small, easy to use and afordable, but for the price, I would buy the Easyshare 6230, that cames with optical zoom, records movies with sound and have more memory(16mb instead of 8mb).The only complaints I have for the camera are that it doesn't record movies with sound, doesnt't have a protection for the lens and the back lcd is too dark in dark places, making you have to guess where are the things you want to take the picture.But for the price, it is a great camera...
Upon arrival, you will notice that this is one serious mouse pad. The fact that there are parts and pieces to put together may be a bit annoying to hear, but it comes to you this way for complete personalized comfort.You may choose to have it lay flat, which is completely fine with a non-skid bottom, but you will most likely opt to add a set of legs that come in different heights. These are rubber feet that have a peel and stick surface to attach to the bottom. Do not stick on yet until you find the right height for you. Simply place the rubber pieces under it and after trying your options, then peel to expose the adhesive feet. Once you attach, they're not going anywhere! Very sturdy.The unit base is firm plastic, and the gel wrist pad is also something you attach with adhesive strips. Once again, choose placement along the bottom for your comfort. These strips are a very interesting version of velcro that almost snap in place. However, you may remove and reposition the pad at anytime. This feature also makes it easy to clean if every necessary. The gel pad is a durable vinyl and detracts oils and dirt very effectively. A simple wipe with a paper towel with a spray may be all you need at some point.The mouse plate surface is unique with a lenticular look and feel. There are slightly visible waved lines and the surface is smooth but with a slight texture. 3M calls this the "Precise Mousing Surface" and it is aptly named. I have tried with several mouse types and all respond their best on this pad.This thing is durable, stable and will definitely last a long time. It's rather large and intended for desktop use, and not very portable. But well worth the upgrade from a normal mouse pad for your home or work desk. Keep in mind that this is truly a personalized mouse pad, therefore little hands, or others in the home may not like the way you put it together. If so, tell them to get their own! And if you're using it at work, everyone will want one.
You can read the other reviews for the scoop on this product, but I really like these headphones and I wanted to add this in, because I haven't seen this important point: These are protected by a lifetime warranty. Just send them back to Koss with $6 for return shipping and they'll replace them. I'm on my fourth set in as many years, and this warranty has worked great for me. What usually happens is that the wire gets caught on something or the earpieces are otherwise jerked violently our of the ear, and if this happens enough you lose the connection and no sound comes out. This is what has happened to me several times, and every time I sent them back for minimal postage, with a $6 check, and a week or two later a brand new pair shows up at my doorstep. They're inexepensive to begin with, and the brand new replacement is still worthwhile.
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've had this machine for a month and I really like the quality of DVD it produces. It can record in multiple speeds, more than a VCR. You can even use a Flexible Recording feature to fit any given disc. Chapters are automatically created and you can title your chapters and select thumbnails for each one. After recording at least 15 discs I have not encountered one read error, using Ridata and Memorex discs. It records on DVD-R,+R, and RAM (others, as well). It also plays just about every kind of disc including VCDs. I must say that the quality of image is better on the discs that I have transferred from tapes. I have recorded one movie directly to the DVD recorder and the shifts from darks to lights were a bit abrupt. This is my first DVD recorder, and it works very well for my purposes. Amazon shipping was very fast and highly appreciated.
I needed this cable to get the most out of my HD viewing of movies I get from Netflix. My tv doesn't have any HDMI input but it does have the DVI input. It worked great.
After researching the available players available, I wanted to buy the best that I could get for the least amount of money. While I bought this player used, I only paid under $30 for it including shipping. This DVD player has worked beautifully since I have had it with no problems of out-of-synch voice. While this player does so much more than just play DVD's, I have not yet experimented with those aspects. But for the main purpose of viewing movies, I got a tremendous bargain with the much more expensive brand name of Sony attached to it. This player sold originally for over $200.00! Wow! I love it! If it conks out down the road, I still got my money's worth.
The microphone could have a louder volume, but it works just fine. Excellent value for the cost.
This was my 2nd LCD tv purchase. My first TV was a 32" Samsung purchased in 2006. I decided to upgrade in 2007 from 32" to 46" because 32" was too small for the living room. After 2 years of use, I can say this TV has been great and provided us with many hours of entertainment.If you are shopping for TVs now (2009) and run across this TV at a really good deal, pick one up. Some advantages to current models is that the standard HDMI inputs are 3-4 whereas this model has only 2. I only use 1 input since I channel everything through a reciever anyways. The newer models are also 10-20 lbs lighter (and even more if you are buying an LED). Lastly, the new models may provide a little better contrast ratio. If buying a used TV, you need to find out how many hours of use the TV has been through and check the condition.In today's market, the top competitors in the LCD market seem to be Samsung and Sony. Other companies like Pioneer, Toshiba, Visio, and Panasonic also have a considerable market share, but Samsung and Sony lead the way in sales due to excellent picture and competitive pricing. Comparing Sony and Samsung, Samsung seems to provide more vivid colors while Sony's colors are more natural and less vivid. As far as which TV is better, it's a matter of preference. I picked a Samsung because it was at a lower price-point than the Sony I wanted (Z-Line).My next upgrade (52" 120hz) will probably be the same (based on prices/deals at the time). I would not hesitate to buy another Samsung.
This is my third Palm and the best yet. I chose the the IIIx because of the 4meg and the fact that it uses AAA batteries. I travel often and cannot worry about keeping the Palm in a cradle to re-charge. The V is a disappointment unless you are only into style and keeping a few appointments and addresses. The 2meg is a huge downside and is only good for the casual user. If you use Avantgo daily, then the V is going to hold you back from fully utilizing this great site.The Vx, which is still pricy, is an 8meg unit and far beyond the needs of the average user.If price is no object, then this a great unit, except for the re-charging needs of being in a cradle. At it's current pricing, there is no question that the IIIx is the best valued PDA in the marketplace .
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 later generation of iPod Video Classics did away with the NTSC/PAL video output signal. I have a neat little portable DVD player that I can insert the entire iPod into and the DVD player will display the iPod videos. To my dismay, later iPod Video Classic generations eliminated this NTSC / PAL output signal. Also, later iPod Video Classic generations use a cheap-sounding audio chipset. Apple scrimped on quality in order to drop the price of the later Video Classic iPods. Audio simply sounds better from the 5th Gen compared to the tinny sound of the later iPod Classic Gens. Too bad. I'll stick with 5th Gen. If it develops a problem, there are plenty iPod repair facilities on the Net that can repair it.
This unit puts both handspring and palm units to shame! More features, better features, and beautiful screen. Bottomline this is the best Pocket PC best handeld ..... hands down! Get one of these at any cost!
This is my first Panasonic camera so I am coming to this completely objectively. People seem to be divided into two groups regarding the FZ50 (and by extension, most of Panasonic's recent digicams) - those who find it's image quality impressive despite it's limitations and enjoy it's superiority in most other areas and those who feel the FZ50 should have been a lot more than it is, lacking the output to back up it's DSLR stylings and not being a revolutionary upgrade over the FZ30. I stand somewhere in the middle but leaning more towards the first view.The fact is, the FZ50 is a great bridge / mega zoom all-in-one digicam. The huge 12x focal range really is liberating and I just could not go back to a measly 3x zoom ever again. The superior quality of the Leica lens, which really is the main selling point is not to be underestimated - it's very sharp, producing next to no chromatic aberrations with truly effective stabilisation and I think is far superior to the lens of current competition. As everyone points out, to get this quality of (stabilised) lens over such a huge focal range for a DSLR would usually require more than one bulky lens and would probably cost well over a $1000, so you can't really find anything to grumble about here.I absolutely love the manual zoom and focus, which means you can fine tune to a degree that you just couldn't with a mechanical zoom - it's also silent and saves valuable battery power. I've found colour representation in the photos to be realistic although I must say that on every digital camera I've used, photos have never appeared quite how my eyes saw the original scene colour wise. I've found auto white balance to do a good job in most situations so far and this can also be fine tuned when in manual mode. The flash output can also be set to varying degrees, which is useful when you want to retain a more natural look in dimly lit conditions. The ergonomics as everyone points out are also great, the FZ50 feels comfortable and your hand position will feel natural around it.The flexibility of the twist out and swivel LCD screen is also not to be underestimated, allowing more versatile shooting angles than a fixed screen would give you. I really wish the screen could have been bigger though - I'm sure Panasonic could have extended it to 2.5" as there is a border around the screen which could have possibly been used up with extra pixels. However, the screen is great. At 207K pixels, everything is nice and sharp and there is no ghosting unless in very dim light. I am a little confused though as even though the EVF has a higher resolution than the LCD screen at 235K pixels, it is very noticeably less detailed in both colour and sharpness - can anybody enlighten me by leaving a comment?And so we come to image quality - the real bone of contention between the two camps. I have to say that I agree with a lot of those who complain about Panasonic's decision to up the pixel count from the FZ30 to 10mp whilst still using the same sized sensor, which is a fraction of the size of a DSLR. The (now infamous) Venus 3 engine covers the noise well but as others will point out, at the cost of smudging out fine detail. Unfortunately, when Panasonic in their FZ50 press release said that high ISO noise levels were much improved over the FZ30, they didn't quite mean they had made a breakthrough with sensor technology, they simply meant they had developed a better way to hide the noise!Having said that, my photos have really impressed me with great clarity and colour and the main digicam review sites have pointed out that the image quality is above average in this anyway superior class of consumer digicam, and you can see this from their test shots. Also, if you go onto some of the Panasonic forums such as at dpreview you'll find some great examples of what can be achieved with the FZ50 and I'm sure you'll be really impressed. And at low ISO 100, some comparison tests show the FZ50 to give lower end DSLR's like the XT a good run for their money! But you do have to ask what is the point of putting in 10 megapixels if you have to print and view at sizes that a lower megapixel count would give you because when viewed at 100%, the effects of the heavy noise reduction can look pretty ugly. I would have much preferred a 6mp FZ50 if that would have resulted in less noise for the Venus 3 to work with. If I'm right in saying that a larger sensor would then result in a smaller focal range then Panasonic have probably tried to get the best from all angles and successfully so - however, Fuji have shown that great strides in sensor technology can be achieved.To conclude, the FZ50 is a great advanced digicam and really impresses in all areas. It's a lot of fun to use because it's so comfortable and makes such a wide range of shots possible not to mention being extremely responsive and quick. The effects of the heavy noise reduction will only be an issue if you plan on viewing and printing large and using the high ISO's but otherwise image quality is great. For the advanced consumer who wants the best there is before the expense and bulk of a DSLR, then the FZ50 is the one to choose.
Have had it for ~3 months and about 15% of the time when accessing the device under XP SP3, I get a BSOD. Eliminated rest of setup and narrowed it down to Belkin drivers, on two different laptops.I've had good service from Belkin in the past, this is the first junk & a waste of time for me from them.If you're serious about your task, consider a non-USB serial port solution. See:http://forums.lavag.org/USB-to-Serial-adapter-problem-t8778.html
This battery appears to work very well with my camera. At this point I am satisfied.
Apple has done a spendid job in taking the old iPod mini's aluminum case and putting it on the nano instead. I would really say that this new nano is more like a shrunken ipod mini, except with a bottom headphone jack (which I personally don't like). With the aluminum case, this nano is less-prone to scratches compared to the 1st-gen nano and the video ipod. I got my nano today and I've already played about 4 hours of music with the battery gauge now at I'd say 80%. So the battery should be impressive, probably not the 24 hrs that Apple says but still decent. The interface now allows you the search for your music instantaneously, just like you can in iTunes. However, I wish Apple had put a built-in FM tuner instead of making us buy the little remote. I also was disappointed to see the 8gb come only in black; I really wanted a blue nano, but I also don't want 4gb. The black does still look pretty cool, I will admit that. Overall, I think this is the best non-video iPod to date. Apple definitely should be able to sell thousands of this model (I would say even more if there was a better color selection). As of today (only 2 days after the release), many of the 1st-gen ipod nano accessories are compatible with the 2nd-gen nano, but because Apple slightly shifted the positions of the headphone jack and dock connector port, there are a few accessories (notably cases and armbands) which are not quite compatible. But I'm sure the major ipod accessory makers are going to update their products very soon.
Comfortable, easy to use. Decent software comes with it, though it had some software conflicts with my other Logitech mouse/keyboard.
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.
My initial concern was that a low price meant taking a risk with performance and delivery. The cartridge arrived promptly in OEM packaging. When installed it works fine. That's why I try to use AMAZON for a lot of stuff. Cause it works!!Randy
The battery was an exact fit for my older Sharp Camcorder. The seller shipped very quickly and I was able to use my camera in time for Easter, catching the Easter Bunny in the act! I recommend this seller to anyone needing batteries for their electronic equipment. Prices are reasonable and shipping is fast. I will use this seller again in the future!
This fax is perfect for my home office. I only use it to fax and it does whatit is suppose to do.After getting it set-up and running. I LOVE IT!!!! It does not take up roomand you don't need to buy office furniture to sit it on.It sits under my desk and when I am ready to use it bingo I plug it in.It also copies beautifully and the copies are clear.I give this fax 5 stars,WORTH EVERY DOLLAR I SPENT!
It's a nice compliment to the 18mm-70mm lens that came with the camera. I really enjoy being able to get close ups on the action shots in the sporting events that I attend.
I spend alot of time on my computer now with my music going full blast. Great sound.
Love this MP3 it has the best sound. So easy to download music. I recomend this player, so small and easy to carry and listen to when you are out for a walk.
I have used this in the UK once before. It charges a portable DVD player and camcorder very nicely. The price was right also.
After reading all the reviews for these speakers, I thought it sounded a little too good to be true. Nope. These are awesome, I'm really happy to have such good sound quality out on my deck.
Does exactly what it does! Was able to watch movies and share pictures from my laptop to the big screen. Very easy to use. You will just need to connect this from your macbookpro to an S-Cable to TV and Y-audio cables. Instant movies!
I was very disappointed in this product when I first put it on my 40D because the flash would not fire. Part of the screen goes into the hot shoe and fools the camera into thinking there is a flash attached. Then I read the directions and trimmed it. It still was not diffusing much because it was very close to the flash so I used the included velcro on top of the flash (not following the instructions this time) and now it works as well as it can. I would not use the built-in flash without it.
Bought this for my son and he loves it. Very easy to install. He wonders why he did not have one before. Crystal clear reception and many choices of channels. I am buying one for me.
I have a LabelWriter 400. Installed Dymo v8 software for the unit. I am using Windows 7 (64). It worked ok for a while then started giving me the error code "Object reference not set to an instant of an object." and 51 other errors. Then it locks up my computer. Contacted Dymo support and after a week of back and forth was told to install v7.8 software. I did and it solved the issue, but the software is very, very awkward, almost worthless. I told them I hated v7.8 and wanted to use v8. I got the following response: "I apologize for the inconvenience. The issue is with the .NET framework and WPF. We do not support these issues. These are issues that only Microsoft can resolve. This is a permanent workaround or a workaround until the issue is fixed." This is what is known as kicking the can down the road, i.e. if you have a problem blame the other guy. Version 8 is listed as compatible with Windows 7, which is is not. If their v7.8 does not have the issue with Windows 7 then why does v8? The problem is with Dymo's software and not Microsoft's. So if you have this problem plan on using their version 7.8 software and hope the issue will be resolved by Dymo.
Not only does the shipped product not look like the picture, it doesn't work as well as an actual lenspen. It leaves black smudges on the paper I repeatedly tested it on so there's no way this thing is going to touch any of my lenses.
it is so easy to use, light, portable, works great for both my 11', and 15' laptops, and save one from water spill.
The rates listed here are misleading. I wanted to talk to my girlfriend in Australia, but rather than getting charged at the listed price of 2.5 cents per minute, it turns out that calls to mobile phones in Australia are charged at 13 cents per minute. I was only able to find this out after buying the card and noticing a discrepancy in my account, then e-mailing customer support.
you know you are getting a deal when you have to pay more for shipping than you do for then actual product and this cable does work i have used it everyday for 2 years and it has yet to fail me
This fit perfect in my 1993 dodge ram 250. I was kind of nervous at first but I now have it installed in my truck. It fits my new kenwood radio perfect.
I purchased this radio about five years ago. I noticed recently that I wasn't getting any of the S.A.M.E. alerts. I called the company and was informed that WR102 was recalled. To the company's credit, they offered to replace it with a WR601. The current price is about half of what the radio originally cost, so this is a great price but a very bad deal since the radio has problems serious enough to be recalled. Not exactly on the up and up of Amazon and participating companies to keep selling this item.
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.
Update 10/2010 - I wrote this review a long time ago but it's still true today. I moved my 50mm from my E300 to my E3 and still get great portraits from it. I bought the macro empty tube for real closeups and the teleconverter as adjuncts to make this more useful - I don't recommend everyone buys those items unless you are taking forensic pictures in macro mode or want a 200mm 35mm equivalent lens. The tube is cheap because there is no glass inside - it moves the lens out for magnification w/o glass. I just wanted to point out that I've been following this lens price and this month its down lower than the past year (where it approached five bills) so now is a good time to buy at 438 usd. Review begins below.Before purchasing this lens you should read some literature. You don't need to be a lens expert - but know what "MTF" means. MTF is modulation transfer function. It is a qualty by which lenses are judged. The more linear the plot, the better the odds you've bought a winner. Olympus and Cannon both publish their MTF plots of their "BETTER" quality lenses. They don't publish the plots of the "included in the box" lenses. For good reason. You can analyze them on a machine if you have a lab and discover they resemble a rollercoaster and not a horizontal line like you would prefer.Google MTF LENS modulation transfer function and you'll be on your way - then visit OLY's website and click on the MTF curves on this lens. You'll see why it is so well thought of.Now let's talk Zoom. Remember your old 35mm camera. If you wanted a closeup, you walked towards the person. A wide angle meant walking backwards, mindful of the pool, traffic, etc. The zoom lens eliminated some of this to the extent of its focal length. This is not a zoom lens. It is called a PRIME lens. PRIME = opposite of ZOOM. It's like that old friend on your first 35mm camera. But with a little under the hood.This is called a macro lens. That does not mean it only can shoot closeups. It will focus from 6" to infinity. For $35 or so you can buy a 3 piece set of magnifiers from Hoya or Tiffen - they screw on like filters but magnify the image in 1, 2, and 4 diopter power. Like using a loupe to view a stone, they help you see the fine detail. The microprinting in the new $20 bill is easy to photograph with this lens. You can see things not visable to the naked eye with it.Finally - as I mentioned the focus does cover close up to infinity like any good lens (just unscrew those magnifiers used to photo your stamp collection). But you will see that while most lenses (in meters) will have a readout of 1, 2, 5, 9, 15, 25, infinity in meters - this lens starts way down at 0.22 m (22 cm!) - the next number is about 0.24 m. The point is there is a wide range of focus space down close to the lens below a meter, then 1, 2, 3 meters. For closeups this can't be beat.This is not to say you can't use this lens like old'faithful on your first 35mm camera. I've shot entire photoshoots with this just stepping back a couple times to frame the shot how I wanted it. I also switch to aperature mode (A) on the Oly Evolt and stopped down the lens to F10 outside or with the FL-50 flash. My depth of field was dramatic - everything came into sharp focus with the crosshairs in the middle.Printing the images on 24" wide photo paper and a HP designjet drafting/photo printer gave the final satisfaction. This is one awesome lens. No zoom, but pictures so sharp and detailed with contrast unheard of before that when I run out to catch a good photo, this lens is normally on my camera. And I also have the 50-200 ED zoom. The 50 ED PRIME lens will outperform the 50 zoom under most occasions.It's a starter lens, a quality lens (mid level in the OLY 3 tier quality system), a macro lens, and best of all a razor sharp lens that maintains contrast (you normally give up one for the other). There is a lot of glass inside this piece, and good glass at that. I advise against the f=35 mm macro lens, as it is in the LOW quality group from oly. If you need a 1:1 scale, consider this lens with the extention tube for a little more and you'll be close to 1:1 there.Like all of the "quality" group of lenses in OLY's lens plan, this has a focus meter on it to tell you where you are focusing, or to aid in manual focusing. Mine spends most of its time on the camera - I'm sure you will enjoy printing photos from it as well. Shoot at F/10 and focus is almost not an issue at all in wide spaces. Inside, add the FL50 flash and shoot F/10 as well. You'll be happy with the outcome.One last note about flashes - you'll eventually want the ring flash for macro work. Undocumented is that the ring flash includes 4 modeling lights with a 3 minute timer on them. To put the macro ring flash on the macro lens requires a ring flash adapter FR-1 available separately for about $95. It's bucks, I realize, but it does have a simple two prong bayonet mount to a ring cut into the lens - so removing the ring flash is a breeze. The ring flash (minus modeling lights) has a GN of 36 and is roughly equivalent to the FL-36, except that shadows are kept to an absolute minimum since the flash wraps around the lens. I use it for closeups and even modeling shots - a great lens/flash combo with the FR-1 adapter. Using the modeling lights you can keep the flash reflection out of the picture!
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.
I recently moved to MA from CT and took a job that takes me to people's homes in MA, RI, and NH. Knowing that I would need assistance in reaching the correct address at the appointed time I chose the Garmin StreetPilot c340 as my guide. I'm happy to say that it has never let me down as yet in the one month I've owned it. I'm particularly fond of the text to voice feature.
I have this lense and just love it. It is easy to work with and does the most amazing distance shots. The only thing that i really do not like about it is that it is a little on the heavy side when i am carring it around. also it sticks out and gets bumped pretty easy
Excellent sound but could use more cushioning on the earpieces. The volume control is very convenient. For the price very reasonable.
Item does as it states. Charged AA batteries within 2 hours, they were 2700 nimh ones. Very happy with this item.
Purchased my Ipod 3 days ago and absolutely loved it. Decided it was the coolest thing I had ever owned. And then I dropped it. I had it in my back pocket and went to sit down. Fell out of my back pocket onto a tile floor and shattered the display. Keep in mind it fell less than 2 feet. For a portable device that is meant to take everywhere, you have to anticipate an accident like this. Extremely disappointed in the durability of this product. Thought about packaging it up and returning it saying it arrived like this, but the chrome back is so scratched after 3 days of use, they would never buy it. Not sure what I am going to do, but feel sick about losing 400 bucks in a 2 foot fall. The unit still works, but I can't read the display well enough to move through the functions.
I travel frequently with numerous electronics, and as one finds out many times there aren't exactly a lot of extra sockets in the hotel rooms.I bought this because I thought it would be good with all the adapters that I have. It has been awesome. It doesnt take up too much room and frequently I just throw it in my day bookbag. I could not be happier with my purchase.
These are great speakers. They work great when i watch tv or movies. They're pretty cheap and work really well. I highly recommend them!
It's a funny story... my mother likes to listen to the radio while she cooks. My brother and I were home for thanksgiving and couldn't believe the poor reception she was getting. "I know, but this is what I want to listen to." They had recently purchased a new radio, but it didn't help. My brother's an engineer, and tried everything he could think of to improve the reception. No luck. He and I brainstormed and eventually decided that wireless speakers to play the audio stream from the Internet was the ticket. We bought these, and we are all living happily ever after.I just turned 40 and my mother is old enough to be my mother. :) She's very competent with her computer, but she's far from a gadget-o-phile. She set these up with a bit of phone help from my brother. I gather it was perfectly painless. I saw the speakers in action at xmas time, and they sounded great and seemed 100% intuitive to use. In short, just what we were hoping that they'd be.
Bought from Walmart in July 2007. Got it home & found out the second day that it wouldn't play certain store bought DVDs that my old $29 Apex did. I let that slide because I hate the Walmart return line.When I went to record DVD's, I only had 2 turn out out of 9. Oh, it wrote on the disc, but then it wouldn't recognize it to finalize it.Some video tapes will not play. One's that do sometimes have intermittently cut out audio (cartoons - not just movies).When deleting stations from the tuner memory, the deleted one's always come back.It ruined 2 DVD's because some DVD's just would not eject from the DVD tray even after cycling off then on again and even unplugging the chord when all else failed. I had to manually try to get it open.I would have returned it to Walmart sooner if all of the problems would have showed up at the beginning. However, I waited until the last straw with my DVD's not ejecting and now that it's the end of November, Walmart said to deal directly with the manufacturer. I dread the whole process to come. I have read reviews of the same problems on other sites. I have also heard of the hassle with RCA (which I will be experiencing shortly).DO a search on the product if you really are considering buying it. The features can't be beat for the price, however not all of the features work properly. I don't suppose it has anything to do with being made in China.....but it too may contain lead based paint :)
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I was very impressed with this case. Nice and snug fit. I've always been happy with their cases for phones and this is no exception.
I had been very worried about buying the Griffin iTrip after reading all the customer reviews, but it works fine. I stay in Washington DC and the radio channels are many and not very apart from each other. However the iTrip works fine - I have used it at 89.7Mhz and it has very good quality sound.The only reason I am giving it a 4 star is that sometimes (once during a two hour drive) the signal fades a bit, but nothing serious and comes back immediately.
I just recieved my P51 and I have to say it's an absolute stunner! It looks better than almost any digital cam out there, and the picture quality is breathtaking, as are the host of options...Don't get less than a 64MB memory stick though... 2 megapixels are more than enough for viewing on your computer screen and printing on full a4 sheets
Camera only lasted a year...now the system is worthless unless I buy another camera. If I had known it was only going to last this long, I would have bought something else.
Using this Nikon battery charger is better than plugging your Nikon P100 camera to the wall to charge it. It's small enough to fit in the the camera bag together with its cord. A light turns on indicating it is charging. This charging light turns off when the battery is fully charged. No complaints so far.
The Logitech Trackman Wheel is the only computer mouse our house uses. I have one for my desktop and my husband uses one for his laptop and we love them. We would never go back to the conventional mouse. They are comfortable and easy to use. We also have the cordless version but we found that we liked the wired ones better. The cordless wasn't as dependable and went through batteries too often. I am sure you will not be disappointed with this Logitech Trackman Wheel!!
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.
We have a car that has an AUX port. I wanted to be able to hook up our iPod through that instead of the FM stereo for less static. This Belkin kit does the job great!Pros: The Belkin Auto kit charges the iPod while it's in the car. I bought the Cables Unlimited Zip-Linq Male/Male Retractable 3.5mm Stereo Cable to go with it. This little cable hooks up to the Belkin car charger with just a little cable (that retracts!) There is a sound adjustment on the actual charger part so you can control the volume that way too! No static, great buy.Cons: None so far.
My S330 is sticking/stalling on the later chaptersof about every 5th rental dvd. The DVD's do not appear scratched. The store then is able to play over the point where it stalls on my machine (they have a different brand dvd player).
Love these headphones. The only down side is that they have to be in your ears perfectly to get the bass and they are not easy to put in and take out. May want to consider getting the push to hear version so you can talk to people when they come to your desk without taking the earphones out.
Excellent labeling tape, easy to see and easy to read. If you want it noticed, use this size and color!
I've read through all the posts and for those of you who have not had a problem YET..... Be very thankful because your time will surely come unfotunitly. I bought my TV back in Oct of 2004. My first bulb went out in 18 months, the second in 12 months and now the third after 6 months. My extended warranty does NOT cover bulbs which I have been paying out of my pocket at a tune of $350 a pop. Panasonic DOES cover the bulb up to one year so this bulb is free, however the others haven't. When you look at the bulb you can tell it was not blown from normal wear and tear due to the fact that there are no dark burns on the bulb, it just explodes on the inside from a power surge. I have a power surge / battery backup power pad. So if the power goes out I can turn the TV off and the bulb can adequately cool down (Which obviously has not helped). I am currently waiting on my new ballast to come in. I have been unable to use this TV for over a month now and it will probably be out for another 2-3 weeks. Panasonic is SO overwhelmed with the need of bulbs and ballasts that they cannot keep them in stock. Which proves there are so many other people like myself. Yes the picture quality is great but whats the point if you can't ever see it because your TV doesn't work. If you question anything I've said and are still interested in purchasing this TV please go to this website it is a petition that I and many others have signed. It will show you how many of us there are and the life spans of their bulbs. www.petitiononline.com/panbulb/petition.html Please save your money and buy a better working TV. Panasonic as a whole isn't a bad company but this specific TV is. Why take the chance buy another set!!!!!
This box works great with range of 900 feet outside and about 300 feet through two floors and outside. I tested it in my office with a high RF environment and it worked OK. I would suggest getting a Lucent Gold card because the range is far more dependent upon the card than the Access point.
I am so happy with this machine. It scans very quickly, I think the quality is great for a home based printer. This machine replaced my HP PHOTOSMART that I bought less than a year ago, the HP was nothing but hassles. I HIGHLY recommend this printer!
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 ;:?(
I bought this camera for a holiday in the Caribbean. After using it for 20 minutes in shallow water, it failed. I returned it to Pentax who (eventually) claimed the warranty was void because it had sand on the battery cover which has compromised the waterproofing. This is nonsense. How it could have worked under water with sand on the battery cover was beyond the Pentax technicians ability to explain. Also, the possibility that any sand on the battery cover had lodged there after the camera failed was also too much for the Pentax customer service (an oxymoron if ever there was one) to explain.So, lousy camera and even worse customer service.
I love my new Samsung 61" TV... I have purchased 3 before this one within 1 year and did not like the clarity of the pictures. I returned over and over. It drove my family crazy. Finally, I recently stayed at the Hyatt Regency and they had a Samsung LCD TV in the room. The picture was awesome and I decided to buy one... I am getting what I paid for best quality. Thank you SAMSUNG....
We bought these for our 9 & 11 year old children. We homeschool and needed something for every day use. These work perfect & seem to block outside noise. Definitely would purchase again!
Works great. Absolutly no problems hooking up my TiVo to my network.
I was sent a product that does not fit my computer. I sent an email to the company that sent the product and they have not replied to date (It has been a couple of weeks). I am not happy with the situation. I would like to return the battery in exchange for the correct battery for my computer. As the company has not replied to my email request and I have no phone number access I do not trust them to return the proper battery. I am unsure of doing business with Amazon in the future on related matters.
These were ordered for our tech dept as replacements. As far as I know they arrived in great condition and got here quickly.
This webcam is pretty good. It offers a clear picture and is easy to use. It does come with a microphone that works fine, but it isn't attached to the camera itself. I have put it somewhere safe where even I can't find it. I would prefer one attached. That is why I gave it 4 stars. I am happy with my purchase and would buy it again. I have had it over a year and it is still working the same as when I bought it.
If you want to use this to store important data, I'd advise looking elsewhere. While most of the time it works fine, it's just not reliable.1) Every so often it hangs and becomes unresponsive, usually but not always in the middle of copying large amounts of data on or off it, and needs a reset to recover.2) I configured it to use RAID-1 so all the data should be mirrored across both drives. Everything's great until it informs me that one of the drives has failed. I replaced that drive, at which point it said it would take 173000 minutes (that's 120 days!) to re-establish the array, hung, and has never let me access any of the data on the surviving drive since, even after removing the new drive. Had to pull the remaining disk and mount it in a linux server to recover the data. This kind of thing is frankly unforgivable in a device that's supposed to be safely storing your data.In case you're wondering, this is with the latest firmware.
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.
Have used Tom Tom One for a month in Washington and Baltimore metro areas. Easy to use and accurate. Does what a GPS is supposed to do at a fraction of the cost of some other similar units.
I've had this monitor for 3 years now. I got it on sale at a major retailer years ago during some crazy sale.Pros:- thin bezel. I run multiple monitors and thin bezels results in less space between displays.- no dead pixels- decent color representation, however it's a little darker than my other monitorsCons:- this monitor makes a high pitched buzzing sound when it is plugged in but turned off. It literally kept me awake at night (monitor in my bedroom) until I figured out what it was. Fortunately, when the monitor is on, it doesn't make the noise. My solution was to plug the monitor into its own clip strip and just shut the power off on that when I wanted to turn it off. That way the power to the monitor is cut and it doesn't emit a noise.- slow response time (note: slow by today's standards. When I got it 3 years ago it was better than most)- the VGA cable isn't removeable. It is hardwired into the monitor (wtf).- VGA only (but then again DVI wasn't really around when this monitor was released)- no VESA mounts. Your only choice with this monitor is to use the stand it comes with- stand has no height adjustmentSo there's a lot more cons than pros, but I still gave it 4 stars cuz it's worked well for me (once I fixed the buzzing sound).To be honest, I wouldn't recommend it TODAY. There are better models out there for less money now that prices have come down.Just wanted to add my review.
Out of the box ready to use with the option and flexibility to grow with you. I purchased this camera as a novice user wanting to learn more. I have found, what I already knew, too big for the purse, so it won't replace my point and shoot but when I really want a nice picture I love what it has to offer. I find that I use manual mode and auto equally in order to make sure I have the picture. I have been able to learn about settings, shutter speeds and lighting and for website publishing I have had great success. I am loving the camera and the ability learn more about photography. It's easy to change lens but it is more work than a point and shoot. Great price for body & lens. Nice shutter speed and option for multiple pictures instantly. Makes you feel like you know what your doing. With a little more experience I probably would want to pay a little more and get the upgraded version of the Rebel Xti and beyond. For my needs, it is a nice choice.
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!
This item was ordered for me as a birthday gift in June...it is now September and I still have not received it. So despite the "Ships in 1-2 days" note on there, beware that it will most likely be longer. I think Amazon said it would ship by September 9th. Still a very long time to wait.
This is my second mp3 player, after owning a Creative 30GB Creative Zen for 2.5 yrs. I needed something small (vs the hard drive) and sleek.This Nano has AWESOME sound, and I just love the size.The minus :- Yup, I should have bought the 4 GB Nano as it was a downgrade from my 30 gb mp3 player to this little one. So I had to select the songs that I REALY love to go into this little thing.- iTunes are not as user friendly as Creative Software. Too many steps to properly classify the songs in my playlists. Have to have more patience to add songs hence, the 4 stars.I still will not give up my Creative Nomad, it gives me longer listening pleasure at work. So Nano is my companion for when I commute to work.No regrets buying the Nano...whoever's thinking about it, get the 4GB one!
IT IS A VERY GOOD PRODUCT FOR EVERYDAY USE THAT YOU MUST CONSIDER IN OUR VERY FAST AND BUSSY WORLD.
This adapter works great. It powers up my CD player great. It will save me from buying more batteries.. Great adapter
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.
Using these with a PS3 using optical output they sound awesome and are comfortable. Recharging cradle is simple and works easily, no problems. What more can you ask? I sit 10-12ft. away from transmitter with no interference or noise, does not conflict with other remotes. Above all, they must sound good, and these deliver---with a digital optical signal they are great.
Like lots of folks, I've wanted to bridge my home-theater system with my PC-based small music collection created from CD's, cassette tapes, and records that I own.My first product of interest a few years ago was a WiFi product (from Creative, if memory serves) but I didn't want to shoe-horn another audio component into an already crowded cabinet. At the opposite end of the spectrum, there's Sonos, which looks fabulous, but with a price of about a grand for a basic setup, it was way out of my league.Other products from D-Link, Squeezebox (now owned by Logitech), Roku, Zyxel and others (including Logitech's own Wireless Music System for PC), though affordable, always seemed to miss the mark for me in 1 or 2 major ways. At first glance, even this product (at $250 msrp) was too much to pay. I typically listen to music playing in the living-room while I'm working on my laptop in an adjacent room, so it was important for me to have a fully-functional remote that would allow easy navigation and display track info, and not have line-of-sight restictions (like infrared). In that respect, this product is perfect: everything you need to operate the system is on the iPod-like remote, and the only component that had to go in (or on) the stereo cabinet was the small receiver/charging cradle.Performance-wise, I've had it for 5 days, and it's been fine. Logitech says a minimum 500 MB of RAM is needed, 1 GB recommended. My PC uses XP, SP2 and has 512 MB, and I've not experienced the dropouts or pauses reported by others. My WiFi (11g) is in the same room as the PC, and I've seen no conflict between that and the Bluetooth technology that this uses. The PC is in a second-floor study, streaming to a first-floor living room about 30-feet away. The Streampoint software natively supports any formats playable by Windows Media Player, iTunes, and Musicmatch. When in PC mode, it will play anything your PC will play through its' sound-card (including AAC), but you lose the functionality of the remote. This is helpful for certain radio stations that stream over the internet but aren't receivable with those programs.My only MAJOR gripe is with Streampoint. It seems to work well, but if your PC is shared among several people in your home, Streampoint will stop running if you attempt to Login another User account. Unless this restriction is fixed in a future release, your PC pretty much has to be a dedicated, 1-account machine. If Streampoint will be a core-component of future Logitech products, hopefully any future improvements will be ported to the Wireless DJ.Those who need or want bleeding-edge audiophile sound quality, 5.1 or video capability will NOT find it with this product. Introduced in 2006, Logitech has recently discontinued it, so the price is drastically lower than $250, ranging from CA$75 (refurb'd) to US$96 or so new when I was shopping.Other products worth investigating (though more expensive) I think are the Roku SoundBridge and the D-Link DSM-120. I have not tried either, but for under $100 I think the Logitech Wireless DJ is a clever and useful appliance for those content with plain ol' stereo, if you can find one.
Not much more to say than &#34;It works&#34;. If you only need a 3 ft. Cat-6 cable, this works great.
This little player has many good things going for it. I like the controls better than Ipod, and the radio function is excellent. The problem is that it freezes at seemingly random times. It is easily reset, but there seems to be a limit to the number of times this can be done. My unit froze permanently after four months of use. I would not buy another of these.
i think this is a nice product, i have little exp. with scanners so it was a little difficult for me to figure out.
Bought this to work with my smoker. I followed the directions, messed with it several times. The transmitter only put out a signal once at startup, and that only worked occasionally. The remote never received another signal from the transmitter and would eventually show no readings. The transmitter worked fine but I really need the remote capabilities. Returned to seller may get the ET732 in hopes that it's a better product. The ET73 is cheaply made and in my experience doesn't work.
It was so nice to focus my new Galileo telescope to this star that turned to be Saturn with his rings at the end, and over a week later at early morning I could watch Jupiter with three of his moons. Amazing for the price. I hope to see mars soon.
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.
I just got my new (Black) 30 GB iPod a week ago. Looks great. Nice and small, light, and durable. I can see why people complain about scratches on the iPod, but that is the reason why they all come now with a nice cloth case. I keep mine in the case, when I need to put it in my pocket, and in the last week at least, have no scratches on the iPod (knock on wood).This is my second iPod, and third apple audio player. I had a 2nd Generation iPod (10 GB), that had a Harddrive failure after a few years of heavy usuage. Not a big deal, I got a hell of a lot of use out of it, so i figure it was well worth the money.I had a 1 GB iShuffle, that someone gave me to replace my broken iPod. But I hated not having a screen, not knowing what I was going to hear next. Not having control over what I heard and when. So when I saw the new Video iPod, I immediately placed an order.I have to say, the new iPod made my old 2nd Gen one seem like a heavy brick compared. The color display is nice and crisp. The audio sounds really good. I have put my collection of Tick (animated series) videos on it, and watch them daily on my commute to work comfortably.My only complaint would be how much of a pain it is to properly format videos for use on the video iPod. A lot of the videos I have formated, don't have sound. Most do, some don't. Very annoying. I wish they supported more video file formats, so you don't have to reformat your video collection.Otherwise I am very happy with it, and would easily recommend it.**New comments from edit. I was emailed by someone, with a few questions, and I wanted to answer them here. So everyone can see the answers, and hopefully answer a few questions people might have."i am in the market for a media player with video capability. do you recomend the ipod video for heavy video use? and what does it take to get your video to work properly on the device?"I would not recommend the iPod for heavy video use, unless you would be comfortable with the small screen. You will get excellant clarity, and picture with the iPod, but for heavy use, I know for me it gives me a headache to watch for longer then an hour. Plus the battery life for the video is only 2-3 hours depending on the model (30 or 60 GB).To get video to work propery on your iPod, it needs to be encoded as either an MPEG4 or H.262 file. I use Quicktime Pro to convert the video to play on the iPod. You can use any video conversion program, that supports MPEG4 or H.262.
Unit does not work. I followed the instructions and gave it adequate charge, however unit still does not work. Tried the battery in 3 different controllers to narrow down the problem and in all 3 it did not work. I followed the Microsoft suggested troubleshooting guide, with no luck. I'm honestly to busy to deal with calling Microsoft and go through the hassle of shipping. So, I have a paper weight at least...
We have had no problems with this SanDisk 1.o GB in our cameras or in downloading files to our Macs and then trashing the files on the memory stick them when they are no longer needed there.We have used Sony and SanDisk memory sticks for years. To us the difference is transparent except for the lower price of the SanDisk.
It is a decent product. We have 7. 6 are fine, 1 is noisy. I am looking for 3 more to increase our capacity further. Correct it IS orphanware. However the Centurion CD looks to be the same product. However at the price, and with its functionality I still like them. Wish the software was better. Remember to backup the database. If you corrupt or loose access to a system, you don't want to have to re-enter everything.
I just received this product yesterday and immediately replaced my old keyboard and mouse with it. I think that the cordless part is great. It was a breeze to set up and start to use. I guess my biggest problem is that I have so many buttons that I am not used to utilizing. Another little problem is that there are several places for them where you push a button and you automatically go to &quot;their&quot; pre-chosen web pages. Like this finance page. There is one touch control for ebay. Maybe I am the last person in the world that doesn't use Ebay, but I don't so I don't need a button for it. The design and set up part was great. There are a few things that I will work around now...it is generally a very good system.
with the exception that the TV emits warm exhaust into the room,very satifiedwith the Sony TV & Amazon's good customer's service.
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.
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).I've noticed that some people have a problem with fitting them. Here's how I get them to fit snugly.-Open the part that goes behind your ear up completely-Put as much of it behind your ear as possible-Spin the speaker part back to its normal positionIf this is of no assistance, I'm sorry. I have ears that stick out like the wings of a jet :). It may just be me who can get them to fit like that.
I recently tried everything to straighten my frizzy, over-processed, curly hair without the use of a flat iron or blow dryer. I tried drying it naturally with big rollers and it took way too long and didn't come out straight enough for it to look polished. I tried this product because it advertised that ionics cut down on the frizzies and I LOVE it! I wash my hair and use the straight attachment for my bangs only and then let my hair dry naturally till it's almost dry. Then I whip out this fantastic air brush and style it. It takes very little time and it looks beautiful! The brush works out great for giving a lift at the top and straightens the rest! I put the setting on low and I feel that it does no damage to my hair and IONICS WORK! My hair is less frizzy and stays less frizzy in humid weather!. (If I know it's going to be humid, I use a bit of anti-frizz serum before drying). I agree that Conair should move their controls which sometimes get switched while stying, but other than that, I LOVE THIS IONIC BRUSH and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
this is my first high end universal remote so i don't have anything to compare it to, but i can't imagine operations being any easier elsewhere. you just touch one single button if you want to watch tv, a dvd, listen to the radio, etc... you don't have to fiddle around switching all the setting on your receiver, then your tv, then the cd player, etc... easy to read and depress buttons as well.
i purchased this product to work with my dell latitude laptop which has windows 2000 loaded on it. i could not get the unit installed correctly - it just didn't work. finally after a half a day talking with hp customer service, i was informed that there was a compatibility problem with this unit and windows 2000. they are writing a fix for it, which should be done in 2 months.they also said that there was a compatibility issue with dell latitude laptops.i guess this was not my lucky day for buying. returned the hp and am buying another brand.
THIS GUY SOLD ME A PRODUCT THAT DOESN'T EVEN WORK. SENT IT IN TO APPLE AND THEY COULDN'T EVEN FIX... YOU SUCK!!
Like others, I was initially impressed with the ease of installation and use and quality of the printing with this machine. I bought this multifunction machine as a gift for a family member, who is not very computer savvy; however, this would also be something that I could use when borrowing her computer. Unfortunately, after I bought it, she let it sit around the house until she got a new computer and a new computer desk. I personally opened the box and hooked it up for her this past July 4th. This item was used infrequently, generally as a printer. The only time it was used as a fax machine, on February 20th, it did well--only to die two days later. Now when trying to turn it on, it makes a horrible noise, and it looks like there is a problem with the belt drive. After a period of time, a message reading &quot;Scanner Failure to Initialize&quot; comes up then asks you to turn it off and back on. You can't use it to do anything. A call to the Customer (No) Service rep also resulted in frustration. Their records indicate that this item was purchased in Nov. 2002, and so the warranty is up. I can tell you for a fact, as I told the rep, the box containing this item was opened and this machine was first used on July 4, 2003 (that is the day I went out an bought the USB cable for it and hooked it up). So, we also have an expensive piece of junk that is not under warranty based on the date of purchase(but in terms of use is brand new). I personally spoke to the Customer Service rep who essentially called me a liar, saying that this machine was nearly 2 years old and that if there had been a defect in its workmanship within the first year, when it was new, it would have been under warranty. Well, this machine was within its first year of use--brand new, out of the box. Now it would cost more to repair it than to buy a new one. The rep also invited me to upgrade! If their product is so shoddy that it couldn't survive 8 months of infrequent use, why would I want another one and sink more money into this black hole! Given their lack of responsiveness and poor consumer relations, I'll not buy another HP product.
This is a cheap, no frills webcam. I bought it specifically because it WAS so cheap and because I wanted a simple webcam to put on my desk at work to act as a spy to see who was going around stealing things off people's desks after hours and I wanted it to be cheap in case what they stole next was my camera.I think its mere presense did the job of deterrent. It did catch some people eyeballing it suspiciously before wandering off, but neither it nor anything from my desk ever disappeared again.That said, here's my breakdown:Included software: Very good. Comes with software "motion detection" which is what I use to record movement around my desk, but also has time lapse and photo modes in addition to actually just being a webcam. There's also some way of setting up the camera to monitor it remotely but the firewall at the office was blocking that function so I haven't tried it.Camera quality: "Sufficient". Not great. The camera seems to have minor "fits" that will throw glitches on screen once in a great while. This isn't really noticable until you use motion detection. The motion detection function would frequently capture an image of a blank wall doing nothing very exciting and it took me a while to realize that what sets off the motion detection is sometimes just "noise" which I presume to be a result of a poor quality camera. Like it gets a moment of static which trips the motion detection software and it ends up recording a short stint of absolutely nothing happening. (Edit: I was able to greatly reduce the incidence of this by turning off the automatic light settings. Turns out, at some point the software decides that the lighting is too light or too dark and makes an adjustment, which cause enough of a picture change to trigger the motion detector... setting it to manual removed about 75% of the "noise" hits I was getting.)It would also be nice if the motion capture had a small 1 or 2 second buffer so that it will always record the event that tripped it. As it is, sometimes it will also trigger from something going by fast enough that the software gets tripped but doesn't start recording fast enough to catch what tripped it.The camera's max resolution is pretty low, as well, though I guess that's about on par for web cams. On the bright side, you can record quite a lot of time without taking up a lot of drive space but on the other hand, it's going to be low quality stuff.Still, not bad for the price. I'm happy enough with it. The plastic stand is nice, too, giving you a decent chance of finding a place to set it or hook it (the bottom "leg" you see in the picture can swing out to act as a claw if need be, e.g., to place on top of a monitor or cubical wall...)I might even be tempted to call it "5 stars, relative to other cameras you could get for this cheap" but I'll leave it at 4 stars, mainly for those glitches that interfere with motion capture.You can certainly find a better web cam out there, but if you're looking for something cheap and sufficient, this one will probably do the job.
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.
when i purchased this item i thought it would be easy to set up and run but when i got it running the only page it would run was linksys's tech support page and would not load internet explorer pages.the software would tell me it could not get a connection to the internet. my other wireless card works well with the router . I was trying to get it to run with a dlink di624 router rev c with the most up to date firmware. my other current card is a dlinklink extreame card with 108mbs constant.
This product is exactly as advertised. It also arrived quickly. I recommend this vendor. I would purchase again if I need one.
I've used this product for years. First experience was as a std. option w/ a Panasonic phone. Have since purchased by itself for all other home and mobile phones. Much preferred over using a speakerphone when possible. Price is also fairly reasonable.Excellent sound and microphone. Mic doesn't pick up wind noise like a lot of other heasets and microphones, including the mic on my mobile phone itself. And aren't the ear piece and microphone the 2 most important things for a headset?Only downsides:- is a corded headset (vs. bluetooth, etc.)- is a full headset that goes over the top of the head vs. asmaller headset that hooks over the ear. Fair trade-off w/the excellent sound quality and microphone.
This is a very good scanner at this price level, and thesoftware packages are really not all that bad as indicated by thefollowing complains.At first, I was very impressed with the quality of scanned photos and documents, but I was having some frustration customizing the software applications which came with the scanner. Well, the reason I was frustrated at first was because I was expecting the same level of user-friendliness you would find on other software such as WinFax, Microsoft Word, and Other popular commercial software. Well, I decided to spend some time and be patient to learn to use the software, understand the configurations and some try and error. I have now master the VistaScan (Beginner), Presto! PageManager, and the three push buttons.So, I can now scan the way I wanted it too, and the scanned result is very good. I am happy with it now after using it the second day! END
I've had the 1 gb titanium for a year, never gave me a problem or anything,then i decided to buy the 2 gb u3 sandisk titanium and it was absolutely great, very high speed, even smaller than the old version which is better and this u3 variation is great, im telling you the best usb memory in the market, no doubt about it........
Why is Amazon selling a camera for $198.89 when Kodak's MSRP is US $139.00? According to the specs, this camera does not include the printer dock, so it's not the combo price.
The device works as promised. I had some concerns about it being refurbishedbut have had absolutely no problems.
You can not get a better review than that first one about the E-115 PocketPC on its basics. But I didn't see anyone explain what those extra bells and whistles are. Or how they can be productivly used. One of my main reasons for going to CE then to P/PC was because when I was handed both systems as a demo. I immediately recognized the windows GUI of CE. Since I already understood how that worked from the desktop it took minutes to be completely up to speed on the unit.Now with the new E-115 P/PC You can add to the productivity of the dayplanner, tasks and notes with the additional Avantgo.com, Audible.com software and Pocket IE browser. You have the advantage of presetting web sites and graphical content as well as MyYahoo and daily newspaper for static review. Meaning when you sync your P/PC in the morning it can automatically load all of the web content that you predetermine for web surfing when you are at long stop lights, heavy traffic or in a boring meeting. Many majors have a PDA version of their content like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.Another handy feature is the Audible.com player that you get with it. You can playback recorded books and reviews that can be sent to you daily. I also get the WSJ this way for playback using headphones or out loud.This is my third Cassiopeia so I was an old pro at the handwriting by the time I got this E-115. The Calendaring features are easy to figure also. It did thow me a curve to find some of the edit features that used to be so easy to get to on the older units. But later noticed you just have to tap and hold to get a whole new series of menus. They actually have a demo of the the first time you boot up a new machine but I didn't seem to get the drift right then. :-)One problem I have noticed on my machines is it can still be a little finnicky about sync'ing with PC Outlook and other programs at times. And their conflict resolve it worthless from a help standpoint. I have found the the quick fix to this is usually the Microsoft norm of rebooting. On the back of the P/PC there is a reset button that resets all programs without deleting any data.I hope you enjoy your E-115. I never leave home without mine.- e
I do love this keyboard. It fits neatly into my backpack, and I often find myself using it on the train on the way to work. It's small and lightweight and perfect for taking notes. I also like how the top part keeps my Visor from ker-plopping onto the floor.The only thing I don't like is how small the actual keyboard is, which is a strange complaint for me since I have little hands. But it's smaller than I'm used to. Otherwise, I totally recommend it.
A truly magnificent product. The mini-CD format is robust and so convenient - no longer any need to download pictures to the computer en masse - just view and select them one by one to e-mail, print or modify - they are safely stored on the CD, which fits in the DVD or CD-Rom drive of any computer that I have yet met.The camera is easy to use and captures superb images either singly or in bursts and it will even take sound movies!There was no problem with using SONY 200Mb Mavica miniCD's a available for mere pence. Easy to use and store away as one fills them up - there is a noticable tendency for one to take many more pictures with so much storage available.The camera is robust and light and easy to use both outdoors and inside it gives superd quality images. The battery seems to last, on average for about 240 images but one can always carry a spare. It has performed well in subzero and warm sunlight outdoors with never a glitch.This is a camera which embodies everything that I need, I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone as a valuable general purpose camera for both work and pleasure.
True to the Adaptec name, the ACS-300 runs fast and reliable. It was super simple to setup and transfers data acceptably fast over USB2. When you've got a ton of data you need to move, there's an eSATA port right on back - don't even have to remove the drive to run at 3gbps.My only complaint: the chassis has no ventilation. No fans, no air vents, nothing. I've had quite a few MAXTOR drives die from overheating in the past (and have since given up on Maxtor altogether because of it) so I'm a little worried. It's advertised that the aluminum case aids in heat dissipation. =\ ...Right... is that a feature or just an accident? Sure the aluminum case warms up, but nowhere NEAR as hot as the drive inside. But, it's been working fine for a while now so hopefully this won't be a problem.Still, I wouldn't throw a Maxtor drive in there. ;)UPDATE:it's now April of 2008 - a year and a half later -- and the enclosure died. It powers up but does not show up as a drive in windows. I've kept a small fan blowing on it 24/7 for the entire year and a half (as I'm paranoid about burning up the drive inside) and it's never ever gotten hot. Why it died? I couldn't tell ya, but it has. Fortunately the Hard Drive inside is fine. Just the enclosure died. Time to move on.
This 30 foot HDMI cable cost me perhaps 20% of what retail stores would have charged, IF THEY EVEN HAD IT! It has performed flawlessly. good job!
As soon as I received this radio I tried it out by turning it on and pulling the built in antenna up. The base felt flimsy and after a few tries the antenna base broke inside the radio. I am looking to return this item as it is not designed right.I cannot comment on the reception as the antenna is broken!Overall, it's a nice looking unit but they cheaped out on the materials.
The volume does not adjust high enough to use with my new phones and I have very good hearing. Considering buying a better product.
Great buy on these Panasonic DV videocassette's. It's hard to beat the quality of Panasonic's brand when selecting a comercial grade DV media tape. When you combine this product with the security and buying through Amazon you know you will be satisfied.
This was one of the first 1GB flash players that supported subscription music services.When I initially purchased this player, I disliked it. It wouldn't play OverDrive audio books (32kbps), and does not sort files well. I tried the early firmware upgrades, and they did not fix the audio book problem. However, the recent upgrades now support lower-quality audio, AND firmware 1.71 supports Audible.I don't mind the default MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). It was frustrating at first, but if you use playlists as documented in the user guide, MTP works fine. If you don't like it, you can now switch to UMS (USB Mass Storage) which allows you to use the T30 like an external hard drive.One thing that still really annoys me is the battery cover. It falls off all the time.
The unit I received must have been defective. After it had been online for a few hours, it shut down, emitted continuous beeping, and didn't power anything. Reset it, it ran a few more hours, same problem. Other APC units of different models here worked worked fine and did not have any power issues. I returned the unit and will look for a better one.
This Philips HTS3400 DVD has all the features I need, but its mp3 player is really bad: Audio just pops before moving to a next song . It looks like what Philips' people just do in all of their electronics. I really don't want to talk about this any more because William R. French and A. Isaicu all talke about these problems.
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).
I got this to make some 3d photos, but my camera unit didn't really work in many ways. First, it didn't work with a flash. I asked to return it, but the seller said he would refund half and we'll call it even.Second, The shutter stays open at least 75% of the time. Half the roll that I shot on Sunday was over exposed to death. I've since tested the shutter and it seems it gets stuck open most of the time.I wouldn't suggest this 3d camera.
This software is excellent. But first, you must use dvd decrypter (a free software) so you can copy your dvd to the hard drive first (even the copyrighted for backup purposes, remember that it's illegal to sell copies of copy right material). When using DVD Decrypter, choose to decrypt all files. Then use instant copy to burn the DVD, be sure to use the &quot;customized resize&quot; in the Copy Method of the DVD Menu, so you can take off the extra features (like subtitles, or second audio tracks...) to improve the video quality. You can actually copy all the DVD but because you're copying from a 9.4gb dvd to a 4.7gb, the image loses resolution (shrinkage process), so it's up to you, if you want all the extras or sacrifice them for a better picture. You can see the percentage of the imgae that will be kept! DVD X Copy splits the movie into 2 DVDs!It has never crashed, and it takes like 40 minutes to burn a DVD!
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.
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 got this card for my Nikon D50. I have had it a little over a month, and so far has treated us great. The card is far cheaper than any I found in stores. Snatch one of these up if you can!
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.
Why is this thing still $200 when it will be useless in a few months? It seams like they would discount them to get ride of them, although I'm not sure if I would even pay $20 for it!
Received the printer yesterday - my first personal printer. Excellent quality of print on the normal A4 paper. Used it in color mode - seems slow if you're used to laser printers. The setup was a cakewalk for my machine with Windows XP. Assembling the printer itself was very easy as well, with the 1-page express setup visual guide ! The box got delivered much before expected delivery date, thank you Amazon.[com.]
No regrets here. A very useful tool. Still need a cloth to get the most stubborn finger prints off the lens, though. To me this is 5 stars nonetheless.
I researched mp3 players for about 5 months, trying to find one that would fit my needs and not just give up and join the masses toward the Apple store. I use my microphoto in the car (via tape converter) and sounds good and I bought $50 speakers to listen in my home and nothing about the sound quality alarms me. I now have 2000 songs and 1.5 GB of extra space. It's great to have all this music at my fingertips. Two recommendations: NEVER unplug from computer when computer is shutting down! I wasn't thinking and the M-P stalled. None of the buttons would register so I took the battery out. It rebuilt the library and was fine, however sometimes the M-P stalls after being plugged into the computer. AND buy the white home charger from Creative. The knockoffs are black and don't control the charge as well and again, my player would stall when plugged in. I bought the knock-off car charger and M-P hasn't stalled yet when plugged in but I don't use it as often. The white casing will nick so I bought the sports case which comes w/ a belt clip, wristband and waistbands to attach the thing to you everyway possible. The radio and voice recording functions are handy and fun. Touch pad is a little sensitive but I figured it out in a day, but it does drive me crazy when my friends first play w/ it. I haven't taken the time to see how long a full battery lasts but it doesn't seem to hold a charge as long as 15 hours.
This camera does it all and very well at that! I purchased this camera to do a wedding photo shoot, had a week to practice and the pictures came out very nice. Anyone who has ever shot a wedding is well aware of the differences in lighting, depth of field and action changes that go on throughout the day. I found the ability to adjust white balance, lock focus, use a fast auto focus option and adjust both zoom and manual focus using lens mounted rings instead of buttons a major advantage with this camera.
[[ASIN:B0009NMQ2I Delphi SkyFi2 XM Satellite Radio Receiver and Car Kit]]Enjoy my product and have had it about 2 years. Use in home and auto. My problem is with reception in auto when in large city areas the FM reception is terrible. Local FM stations drown out XM signal and it is useless until I get out of the large city areas. Have tried using the other channels but to no success. What kind be done about this?
Good quality including plug, wire and connection to speaker. Sound quality much better than other similar product I previously used.
Good response from the supplier, however the lap top case material is not top class
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.
This extender provides just enough space between your face and the back of the camera to keep the LCD screen clean... something I appreciate since I was constantly cleaning mine. It has some effect on what you see and how well you see it in the viewfinder, but I did not find this a real impediment.
We have been using this printer for the last 7 months. We have had to replace the drum 3 times and the toner five times. I have spent four times the amount on toner and drums then the printer is worth. Also, I have to reset the machine at least once every couple of days. Sometimes I have to reset it three to four times before it will continue to work properly. Fortunately, we had an extended warranty because a part went out on it that would've cost $900 to repair. Not sure how that is when the machine it self is less than that. I think there are much easier and better products on the market that are more affordable.
I recently bought this M22 Vista along with a HW261N binaural, noise-cancelling over-the-head headset for use with the new Cisco 6921 IP phones that my office use.Prior to buying this unit (I bought a refurbished unit from Amazon Warehouse Deals) I saw the price was RRP'ed about 70 USD, and the resale unit was 48 USD. Naturally, I took the cheaper option. However what I received, came without the said plastic "screwdriver" piece. I had to dig out for a micro-screwdriver to adjust the six-position switch. I didn't mind not receiving a paper manual, since it's so skimpily written by Plantronics either.I tried this same M22 Vista unit at two places: my home, and then my office. Here's the skinny...1) Home. I'm using the conventional POTS/PSTN at home, and called a friend to help me tune the incoming and outgoing volumes. With the Vista M22 in between the handset of my Panasonic KX-TS600MX, and the HW261N, I can hear some level of static, which I thought was due to my old phone lines. Fair enough. So I tried the 2.5mm to QD adapter to the 2.5mm port on the same phone. FLAWLESS! What the heck the M22 was doing to introduce LOWER QUALITY, was beyond me. Because the phone doesn't have a standalone headset port using RJ11, I understand that I have to lift the handset out of the cradle. Which brings me to my office setup...2) Office. I'm using the Cisco 6921 IP phone, and I was eager to try out what possibly might be a great experience on the rejuvenated phone system at work. Boy, was I wrong. I hooked up the M22 Vista between the headset port, and the HW261N headset, and heard absolutely NOTHING. I was in a flurry for a moment, thinking that I might have damaged the M22 Vista putting it in my work backpack and bringing it into office. A moment later, I woke up from this stupor of mine, and then plugged the RJ11-QD cable into the headset port of the Cisco phone. And it was FLAWLESS! I didn't try attaching the Vista M22 to sit in between the handset and the original handset port, that's the reason why I decided it in the first place. The possibility of plugging in the handset to the handset didn't occur to me - why on earth would I want to spend money on an audio processor on Cisco's handset which I wanted to avoid using in the first place?This purchase is my second lemon from Plantronics. I'm from Singapore, and shipping this unit back to USA for restocking doesn't make a lot of financial sense. Incredibly put off, however the HW261N headset seems good enough, and I'm picking up a second refurbished unit so that I can work from home as well, hands free while I am able to type as I talk over the phone.I will still give this some more tries before I write it off for good.Seems like Plantronics' Mexico plant makes products that gather a varied lot of polar good and bad reviews. The HW261N headset seems to work fine, but the electronics they make, are totally WAY off the advertised stuff they claim to be so far, at least for me.
This item was on a list of materials for building an indoor solar heat collector. It works very well for this purpose.
The Amp-100 is a very good amplifier for the price. It is very easy to setup and use. It has good sound quality also. We connected four Dayton Audio 2-way speakers to the amplifier behind a Behringer mixer. The sound quality was excellent!
this camera is very easy to use. Perfect for the person that just wants to aim and shoot.
These are a waste of money. I kept trying these and thought it was something I was doing wrong. They will not record. Windows Media usually won't burn but does occasionally which gives false hope because they won't play. What a waste of time and energy. No more SONY.
I brought this power outlet after reviewing several brands including Belkin, Monster, etc. This one is the most value for the buck, and to my surprise, it also comes with all the cables needed for your total protection. It includes a network cable, a telephone cable, and a tv signal cable, which are very welcome.
I was looking for a large thermos & first found a cheap (non-Thermos brand) one at WalMart, but returned after it leaked the first time I tried to pour from it. This one's not cheap, but it's exactly what I needed & is well worth the price I paid for it.
It accomodates lots of different card types and works evry time on our Mac and Windows PC. Comes with an removeable stand and two cables, adding to the overall value.
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.
This startech battery solved the problem of my dead computer. After doing some research, I bought this battery with my fingers crossed, hoping this would bring my computer back to life. There were some simple instructions included in the box and it was unbelievably easy to install. I didn't have to make any adjustments to the battery or my computer housing. The only small difference is in the way the start up lights work on the front face of my dell tower. The amber light doesn't go on when the computer is powered, but not turned on, as it used to but that is no big deal. They sell the same exact battery on the dell website for a bit more so I recommend buying it here instead.
The only reason that I didn't give this camera five star is that the bateery life is sucks and 8MB flash compact card is to little.Picture queality is excellent! User friendly and full pack of features. This is an excellent buy!
Purchased this item in place of the product offered by Apple. Much less expensive and excellent quality. This item just works. I'm using it with my MacBook Pro 13 and an Acer 22" display.
It does what It's supposed to do and that's work. We have been using this card in our Canon SD600 digital camera for a while now and because I failed to order a card with my new Canon T1I DSLR I put this card in my new camera and it works perfectly I even took some 720P HD video with it and no problems. Would recommend to anyone looking for a 2GB card
I had to place a new small TV in a bathroom to replace the old rabbit-ears that would no longer work in February. This video wirless transmission system was extrememly simple to connect and has worked perfectly since day one. I can change the channels remotely and control the TV using my dish receiver remote. A wonderful device that I highly recommend.
I did a lot of research on wireless transmitters before finally deciding on this one. I had it in my Amazon cart for a while, then my satelite radio went out, and then this became a necessity. Works right out of the box, I just plugged it in an set to 87.9. No static or any other problems. (Only if you put the mp3 player too close to the adapter) The extra adapter is a life saver. I've used it to charge my phone or run my GPS system. I also have a separate DC split adapter and can use three products at once (kids dvd player, GPS, and charge my phone). I have a Sansa clip (1G), and it works just fine. I do have to turn the volume up high on the Sansa clip. The the quality of the music at times, is even better than the satelite radio. I've had it for 5 months, with no problems.
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?
If Lorex returns my email and helps me fix this issue, then I will change my review, but I have a new 300Mhz Quad-core running WinXP (waiting for Win7 to upgrade). Lorex drivers installed fine. Video application installed okay. Drivers aren't signed for WinXP, so I had to click ok to that. Now I'm stuck... The application that runs the card is called VistaPro4Server. When it launches, I get an error "Cannot start video server", I click ok, and the application opens. I can edit application settings, but when I plug in a camera, the application totally crashes with an error signature, "AppName: vistapro4server.exe AppVer: 1.2.2.1 ModName: vistapro4server.exeModVer: 1.2.2.1 Offset: 0003c58b" Hope the vendor will be able fix my problem so I don't have to return the card. I submitted my request for help at http://sentinelcctvstore.lorextechnology.com/mediaresults.aspx?modelNo=QLR0440P
I purchased this Blu-ray player back in January of 2011. I didn't wanna pay a ton for a player that'd be good, but not much better than one for a lot less. Well, I decided to go with this Samsung Blu-ray player for $100.00 @ Sears. Right with this purchase, I bought a decent pricedHDMI cable for it. And with that said, it was well worth it! It's obviously not the best out there. But for the price it's well worth your investment. Blu-rays look awesome on it. And even DVD's look much better on this, than a DVD player. Of course the TV you have can play a big part in how well this looks for you too! It has a USB port, which you can hook up various stuff to. If you wanna get into Blu-ray movies & on a budget, i 'd say roll with this.
I am very happy with this telescope. Yesterday was my first day using it. The photo in the box has two counterweight but only has one really!! Maybe is uncomplete or not? Is it additional?. The telescope was sent just on time to BOGOTA Colombia. ThanksI checked the installation manual and says that the model Celestron powerseeker 127EQ has two counterweight but arrived one, so Celestron or Amazon or the carrier send the box uncomplete. My suggest to Celestron/Amazon is to add a checklist in the packing.I expect that Celestron send me the missing counterweight or return to me the money for this item.Today ( 06012012 ) I searched in Celestron web page and I found this : [...]"My PowerSeeker 127EQ only has one counterweight, yet the manual shows two. Why?This model of the PowerSeeker originally shipped with 5-lb and 2-lb counterweights.In 2009, Celestron changed to a single heavier counterweight that is presently shipped with the PowerSeeker 127EQ. The manual was not reprinted or sent with an addendum sheet to reflect this change. "So, with this Celestron aclaration, again I am happy with them.thanks.
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.
This handy little tool is a must have for not just Nikon owners, but all camera owners. A genius of design and function, I would whole-heartedly urge every person with a camera to buy one, or many, asap.
This product has functioned great for me. The sound quality is great. You cannot beat the storage capacity for the price.
The product has been received well packaged and into the time limit. Despite of the good quality of the tape, unfortunatelly, the problem has been other than head cleanning.
Works great, charge takes a bit of time but you can still play with it connected. Definitely recommend it .
The card is as pictured and came in a small static free bag. It works just fine. No complaints. I would recommend this item & seller.
I originally wanted the older version of Cruzer Titanium. It is a little longer than this one, but feels like it was built more solid and has a better "fit and finish". They are replaced by this one. I have two of these and two of the older ones. When you tap this newer one on your thumb or flick it, it sounds "tinny" in comparison. I think the USB connector is looser inside when retracted.But, all n' all, it is still a better built thumb drive than any other brands I have seen.I like the U3 software, too. Just haven't had much time to play with it.
I have not had the problem that some other reviewers have had regarding this case being ill-fitting or breakable...yet. It fits my new Pro like a glove and makes me feel a little more secure when I pull the old grab-and-stuff maneuver. Best of all, mine is unobtrusive and doesn't cramp the industrial chic style of my new mac. I'm still not sure I should have been charged $50 for this piece of plastic, but I rationalize that I'm making up the price in the gain in resale value alone, when it comes the time to sell my no-longer-top-of-the-line-but-still-unblemished mac, not to mention the money it might save me in the event of a (minor) drop.
I have used this printer now for two years and I just had to come onto Amazon to let people know how happy I am with the printer. I am very happy with this printer and think it is a great value. I also think it is fast at printing pages especially for such a small, economical printer.
I got the Griffin iTrip to enjoy my iPod in my car, and then I HAD to get a Belkin TuneBase for iPod mini! With the short battery life that is further aggravated when using the iTrip, the TuneBase keeps my iPod charged so that I don't have to plug it into my computer's USB port every night after work!
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.
I received them as the ad said and they are great. For a small priced speakers for my computer they are the best.
It's a cable, and it works without any quality loss.Pros: Works, does what it says it doesCons: Does not produce its own movies
I will go out and say this right now: This speaker system is THE BEST 5.1 surround sound speaker system I've EVER used in my ENTIRE life. This system produces excellent quality sound with anything that I use it for. My setup is using a MacBook Pro, with a tiny mini-toslink to toslink converter and an optical connection to the system. But, this will work with 6.1 channel direct connection (orange, black, green cables) or a digital coaxial connection (orange connection). This thing is blasting out 5.1 Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound music like it was really recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1. I could NOT have asked for a better system.One thing I didn't like about this was how big the Subwoofer and the Control Pod were. The subwoofer is about 13" wide, 13" tall, and about 15" long. But, I have room for it, so it doesn't bother me. I was very surprised how big the control pod is. It is BIGGER than one of the speakers, but again, I have a lot of room on my huge desk, so it wasn't a problem for me. The Control pod (the thing with the knob and the screen) is where the computer connects to. The speakers are standard clamp speaker wire, not RCA cables, but they work fine nonetheless, and they all connect to the subwoofer.Note: If you're looking to mount these speakers (besides the fact that they are very sturdy when mounted), they angle downwards then the stand is turned around to become the mount, so be sure you can place them higher than where you sit for them to work best.Also, this subwoofer does use powerful magnets, so it needs to be placed away from your computer. A little slip that is attached to the subwoofer says at least 2 feet, but that isn't far away enough for me. It won't fizzle out your computer or anything, but the bass, turned up at maximum will be reduced. 3 feet is adequate, but farther away is better.Excellent system, 5 stars.
When I first received the TV I was happy, it looked good and it served its purpose. But, I have only had the TV for 3 weeks and I already have image burn in. I only watch the TV 2 hours a night and I have done what I could to avoid burn in, but it happened anyway. The black bars at the top and bottom of the TV are already burned in and network logos in the bottom right hand corner are burned in too. If I could return this TV I would and buy an LCD TV instead.
I had my doubts about this antenna. Really did not look like much,but its amazing how great it works pulling in distant stations.
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.
For the past 6 months it has lived in a digital picture frame that turns on automatically everyday at 2pm and shuffles images till 10pm with no problems.
The Zune is...problematic. I'm a finicky person about audio, and it's lack of lossless support and a proper line-out bother me (especially the latter; in a unit this size, there's no reason to omit it). However, the superb sound quality, incredible build, and gorgeous interface make up for the bad points. That is until the battery runs out, which is ignorantly fast and often. Oh, and since Microsoft is too cheap to provide an AC adapter, be sure to calculate another $90 or so to pick up the travel pack, which you'll quickly find you need if you really use your mp3 player. Long story short, it's a piece of crap I'd murder someone over if they touched it.
I have been thinking of getting a GPS for a while now, but couldn't see myself spending over $200 for what would amount to a high tech toy. I am good at navigation and can read a map well, so I didn't think I needed a GPS (although my inner geek wanted one...)I saw the C3 advertised and it was the answer that I was looking for. Positive reviews and a good price. I bought it and it arrived promptly.The display is very readable. The directions seem to be very good. It responds extremely quickly when I go off route, and recalculates a new path.The voice prompt is very pleasant and gives adequate warning before a turn. The volume is adequate to be heard, even in a noisy car with a four-year-old child.The initial start-up seemed to have us placed somewhere in Tennessee, but after a few minutes, it located us properly.I have noticed it was a few yards off one time when I was driving, and it kept thinking I was on the access road instead of the main highway. It was annoying in that it kept telling me that I needed to go on the highway.Some of the POI are also out of date, as it took me to a bank and a McDonalds that did not exist. But the majority of them seem to be fine. Nextar promises an update eventually, but they have not had one so far.I have not yet tried the MP3 player functionality of the device, but I have no doubt that it will work very well.There were a few glitches. But overall I HIGHLY recommend this machine. In fact, ours was stolen out of our friend's car, and we bought another one the next day. It was really missed while waiting for it to be shipped. A good GPS at a good price.
I was having issues with my HP printer's location, as it was too far away from my PC to use my existing 6 ft printer cable. This cable was the perfect length. It's built solidly, is affordable, and has operated flawlessly. I would recommend it.
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 am no sound connoisseur but a single wire connects all my speakers to my lifestyle 25 Base box. Clean connection which works flawlessly.
As with most Tripp Lite cables, this one delivers quality performance. It's also manufactured to high standards and a thick plastic jacket. Easily worth the higher premium over non-branded CAT-6 cables.
I have used all the top name brand printers. For home use this is an excellent printer. The colors are vibrant and if using photo paper the print is better than expected. I recommend this printer and Epson paper products. If you compare the quality of Epson products with other brands, you will see the difference and be more than pleased.
I was having many issues with the DGL-3420 and sent my issues to d-link (many of the same ones listed on other reviews). Amazingly after a couple months of my email d-link released a new firmware addressing all my issues. For any current owners be sure to try the new firmware.
A nice snug fit. There are openings for all controls and all but one port(the line-in). The lanyard hole is also usable with the case on. A plastic strap/loop on the back just makes it over my 1 3/8 inch wide belt. The screen is protected by a plastic window that centers over it nicely.LIKES: Good protection against scratches and easy access to the controls and ports. Case fits well.DISLIKES: Have to remove the case for line-in access. Would prefer a clip, but the loop still works for my belt or an armband.NOTE: There is a black armband designed to go with this case. You'll see it offered down lower on the product page.
Im debating on buying 2 of these: one for my office, and one for my workstation at home. This product was designed to flow with my mbp. I would recommend to anyone who has mbp's or aluminum finish macbooks. It brings the screen higher up, which makes for better back posture and appears as a continuation of Apple's design.
SPC RBC 32 replacement battery cartridge #32 was exact duplicate of original battery and installed with minimal effort. Works perfectly.
I usually don't bother writing reviews, especially for items no longer available, but if this is any reflection on other products from this company: RUN AWAY!It didn't work.The documentation is poor.You have to jump through hoops to make it work.It's slow (contrary to advertised speed)The door has 2 position, and that's undocumented.Error messages are useless (e.g. error 5)And on and on and on.I tossed mine in the garbage, rather than risk having to ever see it again....Run away, run away.....
I consider these the best on the market even vs current Verbatims. These discs will boot a backup in an PS2 faster than Verbatims (meaning it's more reflective and less work for the laser). Verbatims have also gone downhill recently as they allow others to make their discs now (note reviews complaining at newegg etc, now made in taiwan/india, used to be just japan if memory serves). Taiyo (now taiyo/jvc) is made in JAPAN. I have never received anything else. Also you can almost get by not even blowing them off. Yes I take the time to buy can's of air and shoot every disc just before putting it in the burner. I have NO bad burns for years (unless some app messed up my burn via an interuption to the burn process in the old days). Hooking up externals while burning is still not a good idea even with drive lock on in your burning app. I use imgburn for nearly everything these days (bluray/dvd-/+r, dvd DL etc). These discs are also the most compatible around, as much like famous brand memory (which all board makers test, say crucial, corsair, kingston etc), all drive makers make sure these are able to be burned. Ritek is good for these also (and the DL+R). The -R are the best for PS2 (but mine are both over 2yrs old, maybe +R good now) that I've seen and quickly read and the game is up fast. I have never had a compatibility problem with either brand. I've had many pioneers (dvr-102/104/105/107/108), LIteons SHW-1635S (external 16x) and can't remember the other model some 8x internal liteon, and now a bluray LG sata WH12LS39K M-Disc 12X Internal. All have never had issues with Taiyo (my fav dvd-R discs), Ritek (when I can't get Taiyo at a price I like, also for DVD+R/+R DL), and now Optical Quantum +R DL and Bluray BD -R (surprised by OpQ quality in both and pretty dust free out of box on both). Ritek you can't stick in blindly, but Taiyo you could even though I give a quick blast or two on each side before putting them in. I've been burning since the 80's so this is a well refined process :) I've been through 2/3sheep burners also (CCD/Blindwrite, back when you were always evading securom/etc). You can call me paranoid about the air, I don't care. A glance at the disc at the proper angle will show dust, as most disc manufactures are not quite clean room quality, a bit of dust particles is always in there. If you have a disc that is a bit magnetized or compacted dust from shipping the particles will stick throughout the burn process, and that spot will not get burned. Easily seen once that particle/lint is removed. That part of the disc (albeit puny) is DATA FREE as not burned. Thus leaving you with a video that goes blocky for a bit (then hopefully recovers and plays through), or a bad file for some game/app you are trying to install later. Theoretically crc info on the disc should help but in my experience if the lint/dust is big enough to leave a not burned spot/line you can see your app/game won't install without errors. Note I've used just about every burning app also migrating as they grew to suck with imgburn being current king quality burn wise. DONATE if you can! He deserves it.6packs of air are cheap at Fry's/Costco and last for a good 1000+ discs per pack (you should be able to shoot well over a 100 for each can or you're not using it like I'm saying, quick shots bursts, not SPRAYYYYY so to speak). You could buy a used drive from me and it would be DUST FREE years into my use. The process is check the disc (angle it in light, grabbed with index in center hole and thumb outside edge, NO FINGERPRINTS! even when handled later!) shoot obvious dust off and insert quickly after ejecting your drive door. I never leave the drive door open on any drive for more than a split second to insert a disc. I will also shoot out a drive occasionally (shot from left or right side into open room after ejecting door, not straight into the drive with door open, if you shoot towards a dusty wall/curtain you're just asking for more in than you blow out...LOL). A few extra seconds spent doing this to the disc before the burn is worth it for ERROR FREE burns. My PC is cleaned regularly also though, so I'm pretty anti dust anyway. I'm in IT (A+/Network+/XP/2003/7 certs) so I'm what you'd call a geek I guess :) You should have no trouble with these discs, if you do update your drive's firmware or your player (in the case of DVD/bluray etc) as these should work in ANYTHING. If you get a bad burn with Taiyo it's most likely something you did or didn't do, not incompatibility. This statement is assuming you buy a major brand burner, LG, Liteon, Samsung, Pioneer, Plextor, maybe Asus - I don't venture outside of these for me or my family. I had a PC business for 8yrs also and never sent customers outside these brands, and always pushed Taiyo/Ritek in that order. Verbatims (while worshiped by many) were always overpriced and didn't beat the Taiyo ever in my experience, you can argue over ritek/ridata but not Taiyo for boot speed/drive recognition and cleanliness out of pack (equal here, but VERBs are always overpriced).Also, NEVER buy WHITE discs. I learned that ages ago. The paint just leaves residue on every disc above them. So in a 100pk the only truly CLEAN disc not cloudy is the one on the very bottom. This breeds slow boots and excessive laser work for the burner and the reading device. I'm sure a brand out there has decent paint, but IMHO it's best avoided like the plague. Note I'm reviewing the SILVER LACQUER here and always aim to get that in my discs, and when I can't I go for LOGO tops or matte finish. Printing discs is just bad. Get a sharpie and forget the printer. That paint comes off in your cases too if they ever get warm and sometimes not even cool can keep it from happening. I've had that issue even with famous artists music cd's that were a painted mess.Discs to avoid which Imgburn will ID (and imgburn is free! best app out there for cd/dvd/bdr for movies/apps/games, iso, bin/cue/ data discs with ts/mkv/mpg etc for bluray and on and on, best app), are cmc magnetics and anyone slapping their own name on these, which include a lot of TDK/memorex, fuji, (though they slap their name on Taiyo sometimes), HP etc. There are really only ~7-8 manufacturers of discs (Ritek/Taiyo/Mitsubishi chemicals/kodak/cmc/verbatim/Mitsui and maybe one or two I'm missing here). The rest slap their names on these at difference grades (grade A etc). Why buy a slapper when you can own the maker? The maker cares more about their name usually (accept cmc...LOL). They also have the most compatibility testing done. Ritek for instance has a whole compatibility chart with drives in it and speeds those drives can burn on in a big pdf doc at their ritekusa site (and other countries I suspect). I never needed one for Taiyo, they just work. But I check this before buying a drive as these MUST be compatible or I don't buy the drive. After years of testing everything I could get my hands on in the pc business, I'm down to Taiyo/Ritek/Verb (again rare due to price) and now optical quantum for BDR/DVD+DL (price and clean/error free surprisingly SO FAR!). Microboards slaps their name on Taiyo in a pinch, but I prefer the source.I also recommend Alcohol (pay if you use threatfire DT is incompatible still last I checked) or Daemon tools lite (again free, unless you REALLY need the adv features of adv version or networked burners) for image mounting tools. Also when burning xbox360/ps2 it's best to burn 1/2 rated speed IMHO. The longer the laser is over the disc the easier your player can read it. I burn 8x Taiyo at 4x (16x at 8x) for ps2 (which likes -R discs, and really Taiyo/Ritek), same with Ritek DL for Xbox360 (which likes +R DL and Optical Quantum also works well it seems) - no exp with WII or PS3 yet (no desire) WII games can be emulated on PC (google DOLPHIN and WII or N64 for results) and do it in 1080P which the WII itself can't do. Yes I mean you can BUY a WII game and run it on a PC...LOL (n64/gamecube also, PS2 games too...Multiple ps/ps2 emulators out there for your legally owned games of course...ROFL, dreamcast also, etc any older platform has an emu) All look better on a PC. I can't wait for an xbox360/ps3 emu that is well dev'd. Of course the consoles are nice for direct big screen fun but I wish they'd just die and be replaced by yearly revved android phones/tablets shortly (watch the next consoles fail as phones catch and surpass them just after they arrive). Why sell to a million market when you can sell to a billion market that updates yearly with major hardware advances each year or two and is largely subsidized by a phone co/amazon or Google etc? I hope I didn't meander too much here, but I wanted people to hopefully have a better burn experience from purchasing the blank to finishing the burn and playing it without wear and tear on your drives for no reason. It's tough to replace a ps2/xbox laser for most and is easily avoided for a lot longer if you take care with your disc choices and handling/burning. I could go way deep into actual burn settings but that's kind of outside the scope of buying a blank and getting a good burn here.Oh, sites of interest for disc quality and drive/app reviews: MYCE (formerly cdfreaks as cd's go defunked) CDRINFO, both great for burner reviews/disc quality tests (now both move into hardware info too), and many other hardware sites. DVDRHELP aka VIDEOHELP & also DOOM9.org (all kinds of info here on burning/ripping). I'll refrain from mentioning SCENE related sites that discuss backups you can google how to burn xgd3 etc on your own :) Which should lead you to everywhere pertinent. Good luck people. May your burns be good, and your readers/players last forever ;) I apologize for the book if you can't be bothered to read it ;)
This is fifth digicam I've owned and I'm just blown away by the marvelous quality of the photos at HQ 2048 x 1536 resolution. Even indoor shots came out crystal clear with no red-eye; colors are crisp and beautiful, and the detail is stunning. I'll take this camera over any other one at the ...price point. I just printed a couple 8 x 10-sized shots on my cheap HP-845C inkjet using Kodak premium photo paper, and wow!!! The prints are indistinguishable from 35mm photos.A couple of other positives about the C-3020 that other reviews may not have mentioned: (1) Olympus backs the camera with a full one-year parts AND labor warranty (Sony only does 90 days for labor, and trust me, their labor charge is ridiculously high); and (2) there is a very good camera manual contained on the CD ROM, in addition to the shorter printed manual. Incidently, my package did not have Adobe software but Olympus' own program called Camedia 2.5, which is a rather basic photo program. No big deal, though; the camera is well worth the price. Also, I think the C-3020 has just the right size, look and feel: it looks and feels almost like a professional SLR camera, yet is not bulky or heavy. Granted, it won't fit in your shirt pocket, but it's fairly light and thus no hassle to carry about. Concerning the batteries, you can buy rechargeable NIMH AAs fairly cheaply these days, and they last a LONG time in this camera. Bottom line: if you want a quality, mid-priced 3-plus megapixel digicam that takes beautiful 8 x 10s (indoors or out) and is easy to use yet has enough manual adjustment options for creative photography, then you can't go wrong with the C-3020.
I had an Actual Old School strap and this one is more confortable. All the stuff in the 1 star review (Can't remember his name)but I think it is noticaple that it has a metal bar on it and it's bulky. I like this over a neoprene strap because this distributes the weight of a camera better since it's wider and it breathes better. A definate buy if you are looking for an old school look.
i like the titanium headphones. they work well and i believe they were priced right. the sound is clear. they fit my head real well.
I would definitely recommend Capture NX and now Capture NX 2 which you can get a 30 day free trial from Nikon directly then purchase it here if you like it and judging by all the responses and my humble opinion I think you will. It is not going to do all the things that Photoshop can do but it performs awesome in the most common photo editing tasks, and the software is so intuitive it is actually fun to play with. It does eat up alot of computer resources so keep in mind if using a taxed or antiquated machine.
we've owned a few of the Sony DSCW series and honestly for the money nothing is better in a point and shoot camera. Never had one break, takes great pictures, big LCD screens and packed with features.
format of the file that this machine can take is a bit too complicated. I have tried a lot of ways to get or translate some video file to the files that could be read. Basically, this work takes time. Although, other facts are cool. Price is great, much cheaper than my friends who bought in China and Europe.
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.
After reading 3 1-star reviews, I decided to put in my 2 cents. I have had this surge protector for almost a year, and have not had ONE problem. I live in a townhouse, and when power goes out here...it goes out! I have had lightning storms, blown transformers, and many other outages. This product protected my Sony TV, Sony receiver, Panasonic Blu-Ray player and my 360 with no problem. I did get the HTS 1000 as a gift for Christmas, so I will be upgrading...but I have no problem doing that with another Monster product. It's not that I don't believe the other reviewers...it's just that I feel that the good products need to be balanced out from the 1-star reviews they are given. This is a great product that not only protected my electronics, but I believe it even cleaned up my cable line a bit as well!!!
I recently purchased a pair of the Polk Audio R30s during an incredible sale. I had a couple of older JBL bookshelf speakers and had long been wanting a set of decent floorstanding speakers to get a more complete sound. I figured that for around $100 for a pair, I would take my chances. I hoped that at worst they would sound a little better than the JBLs I was using. But at that price, I kept my expectations fairly low.When they finally arrived and I hooked them up to my old Pioneer receiver, and put on a CD. I was completely stunned to realize how much I had been missing with the bookshelf speakers, which I had always thought did a pretty good job. I heard powerful, rich bass on songs that I never knew had any. The bass was incredible and the mid and high range were excellent as well. I could not believe the awesome sound I was getting from such inexpensive speakers. I used to think about buying a separate subwoofer, but not anymore.From bass all the way to the highest notes, the sound is clear, crisp and powerful. I have shown the speakers to numerous friend and they have all been very impressed as well.I am baffled as to how a couple of the other reviewers here had were so unhappy with their R30 speakers. I know that there can be a fairly lengthy break-in period (40 hrs or so) with new speakers after which the speaker loosens up and the sound "warms" up. Or maybe the difference is in the receiver they used with their speakers. Or maybe they just got a bad pair. I don't know. I can only say that I could not be happier with mine and consider the speakers one of the very best deals I have ever gotten.
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".
These were just what I wanted and needed for my craft projects. There were bigger ones but these did the trick. They also glide effortlessly with approximately 15 or more pounds on them. They make my life way easier.
I am surprised on how hard it is to find this type of adapter. I can now use my phone headset with my computer and only need to carry one headset.Get the Motorola 2.5mm `Mono Hands-Free Headset' it is dirt cheep and small, great as a spare or for travel or combine it with the T-Link if you are hearing impaired. Now you have a solution for your computer that is as good as the T-Link is for your phones.
I have been using a D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Extreme G wireless router for several years, but I now have a new computer and am using Windows Vista Ultimate so I wanted to upgrade to the latest wireless technology. The DIR-655 is a good-looking unit in a white case with flashing blue LEDs. The instructions for setting it up were easy to follow; however, the Quick Router Setup Wizard software did not work for me. I could not connect to the Internet even though my NIC was hooked up to the DIR-655 correctly and the router to my cable modem. I called D-Link tech support and a technician worked with me for almost two hours before passing me on to the second level technician. Neither one had me use the setup wizard. The second tech determined that my computer was trying to connect through another gateway rather than through the D-Link gateway. When he gave me the workaround for this, the router finally connected to the Internet and it has been working as it should ever since. The unit provides more signal strength to the other two computers in the house than did the DI-624, and even though it didn't work for me, the setup wizard appears to be easy to follow. Setting up WPA encryption was very easy.
I purchased this product for my 3 year old grandchild.Buttons for the CD player are easy to identify and use.She does not need help loading and removing the CD, activating/deactivating pause, repeator skip a song.For the price I am very satisfied with the portable CD player and surprised at the sound quality.We have not used the radio.The only problem is that she pulled up the antenna (for the radio) and I have not been able to completelypush it down again.
Buyer Beware! I purchased this item on 9/14/2007. Received fine,however, as of 9/23/2007, IT IS NOT VISTA CERTIFIED as indicated on the amazon page,nor according to the MS Vista Compatability List at MS. I'm not sure if this is the seller's or Amazon's mismarking, so check first and also with Hewlett-Packard and MS Compatability list.
Ive been using this mouse now for over 2 years and it works just as well as the day i bought it.I never have had any problem with this thing.It always works no matter what.I have mine running on re chargeable batteries and they seem to last about 1-2 months before needing recharged again.Sometimes i actually use this mouse around 7 feet from my actual computer and it works fine.If you want a decent cordless laser mouse i would get this one.Its nice to have the twin buttons on the side for the thumb to move click back and forth in browser windows and the buttons on top i use mine for volume up and down and mute but all the buttons can be set for different things such as zoom in,zoom out,volume,mute,forward,and back.You set them the way you want them.The scroll wheel works well and is very smooth(up,down,and side to side).conclusion-- 5 stars for this mouse i couldnt ask for anything more.It works on just about any type of table top.Works on wood,cloth,regular mouse pad,or anything at all.And yes i said "cloth".Ive had it lying on my bed and it works fine there too.Im willing to bet this thing will work on any surface all.This thing will also warn you when the batteries are getting low.Great mouse if you want one thats gonna last for awhile.By the way,my mouse came with an extension for the USB plug so you can plug the dongle in on top of your desk.I really suggest using this piece and not just trying to plug the dongle into the back of your pc tower.You will get must better reception between the mouse on the remote dongle if you use the extension and and lie it on top of your work station.
I bought this bundle for my A75 and it's a great product overall. It has all you need to carry and power you canon A-series digital camera. The batteries are great and you can shoot for couple of days with them without needing to be recharged. The charger is nice and very portable, though I wish it had a power cord instead of connecting directly to the outlet.I didn't give five start because, as someone already has pointed it out, I think at least the batteries and charger should come with the camera. However, at this price it's a good value and a must for canon A-series digital camera owners.
I was so disappointed with the sound quality of this device that I returned it. Music files that sounded great on my computer were noticably reduced in quality due to the FM transmission. I thought Audio Books would work, but there is so much hissing and buzzing that it was hard to concentrate on the book. BE WARNED there is NO REWIND or FAST-FORWARD through a track. There are only forward and backward track skip. If you have a large audio book file and lose your place or forget to pause when you leave the car, you cannot get back to your position in the file. The device "remembers" which track you were playing when it loses power, but it starts over from the beginning of the track, not at the place in the track where you left off, as in a CD player. The lack of a power switch seems quite odd to me as well. Overall, the device seemed like a great idea, but it just wasn't thought out well enough.
The charger does what it suppose to as expected. It is not superquick. It takes about 5 hours to charge up the 4 AA out of the box. It is slower than the Maha (3 hours) I previously had. The tricky thing with the Sony charger is that I can (need to) remove the batteries from the charger after it is indicated as "fully charged", wait about 5 seconds, and put it back in for another recharge to be able to fully charge it. Like I said, it takes 5 hours (3 hours for the first indication plus 2 hours for a follow-up recharge).The great thing with this package is the batteries (not sure if made in Japan has anything to do with it). It outlasts all of my previous NiMH batteries. Well, even though it is 2700 mAH, its idle-drainage rate is much lower and enabled me to play my mp3 player over a span of two weeks (I only use it an hour a day in my car). My 2300 mAH PowerEX AA would not last more than one week in the same player.Good charger. Great batteries.
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.
I've had this system for about a month and i could not be happier with it. The sound is incredibly clear and ear bleeding powerful. It destroys the compitition in its price range and higher. High quality satalites with port holes on each of them. The sub is abusively loud. Punchy not muddy. Nice input options as well. Controller is nice to have. Games and movies sound outstanding. Great individual speaker control. Music sounds crisp, punchy and dynamic with virtually NO distortion at max volume (which will hurt you). I love this system!!! A+ from me with no complaints at all. BUY THIS NOW!!!
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.
First of all, thanks to the many people here who offered such extensive reviews of this unit. It certainly helped me decide to give the Athena a try.I'm glad I did! As others have noted, the sound is clear and crisp. Bass is adequate without being overwhelming. It looks more stylish than the photos indicate and works fine with my iPod Touch.A hint: while it did fine with most music genres, I wasn't thrilled with how it handled classical music - it sounded a little muddy. Leafing through the instruction manual (which I always do last - must make a note to stop doing that) I read that it recommends that you turn the EQ setting on your iPod to Off. I did this and it does make a difference, not only for classical music but it made everything sound better.This is a tremendous bargain for the price and Vann's service was impressive.
I have had problems with the auto color adjustment. The gain is always too dark or too bright. I have to set it manually to get the colors right, otherwise, the colors are too intense and not right.
I have and have had a lot of great headphones - but most of my headphone listening is to audiobooks and these are just perfect. Don't get me wrong - they are OK for music but not great and would never be my first choice for Beethoven's 7th Symphony - but considering their price, they're not bad.The voice quality for audiobooks is crisp and clean and you can still hear what's going on around you (very little isolation). They are also comfortable and I have worn them for over two hours at a time.Did I mention that they are cheap. I have a pair in the bedroom, one in a travel bag, and a spare for when one of my cats decides to chew on another pair's wires!You will not be disappointed.
perfect bag. I originally wanted something else but am very happy with my purchase and I love the overall style of the bag.
I was looking for a bigger mobile data storage unit than those 1GB Pen thumb drive in the market to store my video/MP3 collection yet, small enough for me to bring it with me, share with friends. Zoom Drive is just what I am looking for. I am very happy with the ZOOM Drive I have. It let me store about 80 cd into this little device, yet it work like the conveniences of those PEN drive. One things I notice is this device have much higher transfer speed than my USB 512mb flash drive. Its about 4 time quicker to store a 512mb files. Overall, I am very happy with my ZOOM Drive. What is more is this device is so stylish and well build, most of my friends were very impressed and ready to purchase one for their own use.
This is a great printer for the price. Very clear images and scanner functions are easy.
We have an apple Imac and a PC on the same system. No matter what we tried, we couldn't get the PC to recognize the airport. It worked great for my Imac, but we need them to work together.
Like everything about the camera except it is not 'twain' compatible and means a lot unnecessary moving of data to utilize various, good graphic programs. So, for the price, it is a good performer but had I known the above fact in advance, I would have purchased something else.
I reordered this headset and got a couple more. My first one lasted about 2 years before the wiring started to wear at the plug site, from heavy use. Not a defect in the product at all.Putting on the set takes a little work if you wear earrings, but the sound quality and comfort are worth it. I especially like the added volume control on the headset itself. Allows for fine tuning of volume
Not only does it not move smoothly but the shape will make you a candidate for carpal tunnel! Save your money!
Fast delivery from this suppler. Setup of this router seems to be a little difficult. Have a different version and I thought after the difficulty on the fist one the second one would be easier. NO it is not. Directions could be better.Jeff
This camera strap was included free with the purchase of my Pentax K10D DSLR camera. It is much better than the included strap packaged with the camera.I'd recommend this to anyone!
these photo corners are not as metallic as they are grey and gold (not much sheen), however, they stay put much better than those truly metallic ones that you have to wet.
I bought this to keep a battery charged on a car that I rarely drive. I have other battery minders, but I went with this one based on a recommendation I read from Mike Valentine (google him). I installed the permanent battery plug, and have been happily using this charger since.
A good product at a great price. It does the job I needed it to do.
I needed a little switcher so I could easily flip from speakers to headphones. That's it. This device works perfectly for that application. Very simple. AND NO HISS or NOISE.Anyway, I had already purchased a &#34;Cables to Go 52065 Audio Crossplay&#34; and that was absolutely awful (see my review on it). That device had unlistenable amounts of hiss when listening on headphones. So, after tossing that one out, I found this, and I'm totally satisfied with it.Low tech. Good sound quality. No noise.It's a great little device and I would recommend it without hesitation to friends who need this sort of thing.
I've used the gyro optical air mouse before and this was to replace that unit which due to wear and tear was missing some key pads. It is the same dependable product and I love the ability to use the mouse "in the air" - reduces wrist fatique and is very flexible.
I purchased the Pioneer DVR-X122 last year and had no problem playing or writing CDs, or playing DVDs. However, when I tried to burn a DVD for the first time, the writer didn't work. I could send it in for repair, but I'm not going to bother with a product that didn't work to begin with.
Works Great! Easy to install and remove and it does exactly what one would think it does ^^ I got the product on time with little wait. I give 5 stars cuz I got everything and it works. . .
This item gets great reception even with it being used mostly in a rural area where I get lots of static on radio stations. The only con would be that I have to turn my MP3 player's volume almost all the way up to be able to hear music well through my car's sound system. Great value for the money.
I bought this product about four years ago and have never had a problem with it. It boosts the signal from my record player to my shelf stereo with no problems at all. The other reviewer must have gotten a dud.
I Really like this TV, Because of brand and picture quality, is the best in the market, All the TVS I owned since back in 80s was Sony and even new ones I have NOW, I happy with every penny I paid, I have 42" HDTV LCD, I bought couple years ago for my bed room and still have &I love it. Now I want to upgrade, my living room TV to this, 70XBR2..But WOW, the price is back breaker. I remember I bought 65" FULL HDTV back in 2002, remember in those big cabinet they used to make,I paid for little over $2000 for that huge TV.. Now this is sane in price. I guess just wait around till summer time; I'll get this around $4000. U should too!
I purchased my Samsung HL-R5067W 50" after alot of camparing and investigating. The effort paid off! I am very happy with the picture and ease of set-up. I have not seen the rainbows I have read about in other reviews and the remote is not that hard to use. The colors are vibrant and the picture so clear and lifelike it feels like you are there.I bought the TV from Amazon and the entire transaction went so smoothly I am now hooked on Amazon. The delivery time and date were set-up and everything was on time. The delivery crew brought the TV into the house, took it out of the box, set it in place and plugged it in to test. They were very professional and left the house just as it was before they came. With the amount of money you can save, I can't believe anyone would buy from anyone but Amazon.
Let me start by saying that I'm coming to the iPod Nano from the world of flash MP3 players, this is my first iPod because I was waiting for Apple to make a decent flash MP3... and they've finally done it! So here are the things I love about my iPod Nano after about a month of use:1) Making playlists on iTunes, this is a wonderful feature that you just don't find outside the iPod world!2) Beauty, the iPod Nano is without doubt the sexiest MP3 player alive today. Apple really knows how to make beautiful products.3) Sound is great.4) Love that click wheel thing, another great idea by Apple.5) Beautiful big color display makes navigation easy and fun.I know much of that is old hat to the iPod world, but for me coming from a world of Muvo's and iAudio these are wonderful features. Now for the bad news, why I didn't give the Nano a 5:1) Fragile!! Doesn't Apple understand that part of the appeal of a flash player is ruggedness? I'm scared to take this thing outside or even put it in my pocket without protection.. I immediately went out and spent another $30 for a decent case which leads to2) Where are the accessories? My iAudio's and Muvos came with cases and lanyards and armbands. iPod Nano: nothing!! The most expensive player I've bought to date and the one most in need of a protective case and I have to go and spend an extra $30 for what should have been included!In summary, this is a wonderful product and a delight to use and behold. However, Apple does need to get a clue about durability and accessories imho!
With this GPS you will not get lost. It's user friendly touch-screen makes for quick look-up. Set-up is simple too.
I would highly recommend this product. It does everything it claims to do. We have one of these in every car.(4) It is a great item to have if you do a lot of traveling. It will detect a radar gun before they get you. They are not legal in Virginia and Washington DC.
It was cheap (price) and was sent very quickly. Now I am able to hook my laptop up to my TV and watch old movies.
Although the controls are not intuitive, requiring actually to READ the MANUAL, the sound quality is good, and I've already got 4 albums on it with no sign of filling up...I'm pretty happy with it.
If you're used to office-printer-type speed, you won't get it here. But it's plenty fast for home use, and the print quality is definitely up to snuff.
This is without a doubt one of the best routers for both wireless signal range and speed. Originally purchased to replace a 54G wireless router because a signal was not obtainable through a single wall, the Extreme N generated a maximum strength signal almost immediately on every wireless devices in the house. Even better, about a year later a WiFi Network Blu-Ray Player was dropped off by Santa and a few tweaks to set a Static IP made it possible to stream 1080p HD movies compressed in *.mkv files through this amazing router. Now an entire 500+ Blu-Ray movie archive is stored on a computer in my home office while all the movies are streamed wirelessly to a WiFi Network Blu-Ray Player in my living room. Thanks D-Link for making a product ahead of its time.
great product.. have been looking for a headset for the cordless phones at home. this works great... allow the mute button to work, fits well (not awesome fit, but pretty good)I use it on a daily basis
I have used these batteries in my eight uniden cordless phones for several months now, and they seem to last as well while I am talking as the original batteries that came with the phones did. So far they seem like a really good deal.
I purchased this print pack when purchasing the PM260 printer. It came up as a suggested item to add on. Didn't mention it the ink cartridge is the wrong size!!! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRINT PACK FOR THE PM260. It doesn't work!!
Heavy cable, solid connectors. Cable covering smells of cheap plastic out of box, so let it sit out for a couple days to burn off the smell before stowing away.
I have bought two of these devices, and both have failed. They just stop working. Customer service is a disaster. It took me three days and conversations with three people for them to agree to replace one of my non-working players. Then, I got a call from a fourth person saying they had to charge me. Two other people didn't return my calls over two days, and in the end, it took me five days, conversations with six people, and a total of two hours to get the problem resolved, and even then, I still have to pay to get them to fix their non-working product. Avoid this company as poor product reliability combined with unhelpful time-consuming customer service is a disaster.
Holds the charge very well and will recommend it to my friends, fits without a hitch and packaged well in box
I use Easy Presenter with Apple Keynote several times a week for my college lectures. It's easy to set up and just as easy to use. An on-off button helps preserve battery life.
I love this thing! I can't stress enough how easy it is to use, and how cool it is that it doesn't "use up" the DC cigarette lighter jack.Driving right through Chicago on a road trip (I-55 to 294 to 94), we encounter some very slight static, but bumping the frequency up one station eliminated that completely.It doesn't charge your MP3 player, as it plugs into the headphones jack, but since it opens up a 'second' outlet, you can still theoretically use an inexpensive charger along with this device.All-in-all, for the price, this thing is a steal. I highly recommend it!
I bought this to connect my PS3 to my router and my router to my cable modem. It works as advertized. The cable is thick and has good shielding. My only complaint is the RJ-45 connector on this cable is hard to unplug from the Ethernet ports, but I guess that can be a good thing too. Overall I would recommend this cable.
For me, the D-Link DI-624M worked fine as soon as it was plugged in for the first time. That goes to say, that once it was plugged in, the computer connected to it via RJ45 and another computer via wireless could connect to the internet. It wasn't until I tried to actually configure it, that it started freaking out. The first thing that I noticed is that it seems to take a very long time for new settings to take effect. I changed the admin password, for example, and I had to use the old password until 10 minutes later all-of-the-sudden it wouldn't let me log in anymore. Installing WEP and changing the SSID was easy, but I had to run the Wizard twice because the firmware is very unreliable and inconsistent and the wizard froze the first time through. Several of my devices, I later noticed were connecting 54Mbs when they should have been connecting 108Mbs, though my remaining devices were fine. It was when I started configuring the LAN's DHCP that I was convinced; I'm taking it back as soon as I'm done posting this. It seems that the only thing this router is good for, at least for now, is connecting to the internet. The interface on the device is SO bad and inconsistent (many times pages don't display properly or load completely), that even if it does support the services I was going to configure, it's not worth the headache. I went to the D-Link support site and couldn't find newer firmware (my current firmware is Feb 2005), but that is because there isn't any available for this model router; at least, not yet. Hopefully they fix the problems, but for now I'm going to the competitor.
Bought this to go with SOny 9 inch DVD player (950). Easy to mount in car. Could use a bit more storage space for extra DVD's but accommodates straps and cables with ease. DVD player fits good, the only problem is plugging in the AC Adaptor. But i managed to plug it in while mounted in the car, with a little tweaking.
I upgraded from the older Logitech 6800 series. I loved them and felt it was time to get a newer/sylish pair. These are literally the best that Logitech has to offer! If you are looking to be a serious gamer, look no further. You certainly will need to have a nice sound card for these bad boys. The sound is pretty intense. Whether watching movies, playing games or simply listening to tunes, you will not be disappointed!!!!When I purchased them a couple of years ago, they ran around $300. This price is a steal. A must buy!!!
Okay, I've had a deck of 25 of these going on four years now--still write, still erase. I don't know how many times per disk I've used them. Suffice it to say a lot. Anyway, when I saw Amazon's price--50 in two decks for a bitmore than the local price for 25--it was time to jump. I did. Sony quality, Amazon's best low price. Maybe there ought to be an Amazon Man, one of those cartoon adman creations--able to leap tall price fixing in a singlebound. That's a bit of wicked momentary idleness, you understand.
I bought this based on the reviews here and on some other forums, and I made the right decision. I bought the booster to improve the quality of my analog cable channels--the digital and HD channels were excellent prior to using the booster, but all of the analog channels were virtually unwatchable through the snow. Hookup is a snap, and within 5 minutes the picture to all of the cable boxes in my house got a lot better. My cable modem speeds seem unaffected (my speeds were far above average so there wasn't much room to improve) and the HD and Digital channels still look great. And best of all, the analog channels look almost perfect. Highly recommended!!
These disc are made for stand alone cd recorders. These are not computer compatible. Once recorded and finalized they will play on any home, office or car cd player and if your not satisfied simply erase from the last track forward or the entire disc and start over. Works on the same principle as a cassette tape.
This product is amazing. I saw that someone said it left marks on their fingers, and that was true. But then I decided to test it on my glasses and eventually my camera lenses, and it worked like a charm.
I am so glad I listened to all the reviews in here. This by far is the best big purchase I've had. Amazon did well on shipping this item. I ordered last Friday and got it exactly a week after, four days earlier than I expected. The tracking was excellent, came from Rheno to Cali. With a phone call from Eagle Shipping and made a scheduled delivery to my work and it also fit on the back of my GTI. Now about the quality, like I said, WOW! It's just that. Mind you, you are getting an HDTV, so you better get the best cables for your DVD (HDMI), get an indoor antenna for HD open channels, and if all affordable and HD subscription from your cable or sat provider. The controls and features was easy to learn and we were enjoying the unit within half an hour. One surprising thing for me was the PC connection,giving me more ideas already.Negative side? minor things like the remote control not illuminated. The one year warranty and the bulb thing worries me a little. But for the price I paid, I'm ahead of the game already. My next update would be for my long term experience. Stay tuned!
The ink cartridges are almost impossible to obtain, and are very high priced.
I purchased this speaker for my office. It's the perfect size for my work area and it sounds good. I didn't give it 5 stars because it is not the same model shown on this website. The model I received is white and orange and is made by My Music Show. No where on the device does it read "CTA" like it does in the photo.
good product...next time i will try to remember where i put things so i dont have to replace them
The retractable soft bristle brush is indispensable for removing small stubborn particles that refuse to come off of glass when using a blower bulb. The carbon side helps gently clear anything that remains. love this little tool. I keep it in a small Ziplock in my camera bag at all times.
I've had this laptop for over a year now and the only issue was the paint coming off the volume buttons. I've upgraded to Vista also without a problem (although I did add another gb of memory). When you first get it there's a lot of sony software to uninstall which is a pain, but it's like that with just about any computer.
This Salad Shooter is just what we wanted. It is powerful to do whatever we need it to do. We love it!!
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.
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.
Like you, before I bought this lens, I read through the different reviews. The price is surprising modest ... which made me a bit cautious. But to say the least, I was very pleasantly surprised.I used the lens on my Olympus Evolt 500, in a wide range of applications and instances. Outdoors and indoors, with and without a flash, at ISO speeds from 100-1600.The lens construction is solid. Finish is very high ... so it won't drag down the looks of your system. The zoom ring is a bit on the stiff side, but that actually helps in accurately framing and capturing your shots. The lens mounts cleanly and smoothly ... every bit as good as any of my three Olympus lenses.I've put this lens through it paces for approximately 6 months, shooting everything from weddings to landscapes ... and I am MORE than pleased. Images are razor-sharp with no color or image distortion. After using this lens, I would immediately consider other llenses from Sigma.An excellent buy at an excellent price!
exactly as described in the ad. The price was attractive. However the cable is already (a bit) damaged after less than 1 month of use.
I am an experienced "audiofile", but despite my best efforts with a 20' line of sight set-up, the performance was un-usable!! Run a wire if you possible can!
**** 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.
It's hard to complain about something this inexpensive, but these are the worst earbuds I've ever used. They are too large to fit comfortably in your ear and the material completely abrades your skin. My ears are literally left cut up after using them.I found the sound quality average at best.
I'm honestly surprised to see so many positive reviews of this product since I thought it was garbage as soon as I removed it from the box. I didn't really have great expectations of this cooler, but bought it...extremely cheap plastic, what sounded to me like underpowered fan motors and probably the only redeeming feature it had to it per cooling, was that it raised the bottom of your notebook at an angle.I would definitely NOT recommend this product.
Overall, there were a lot of technical glitches, and the display is a major battery drain. I gave up on this after a couple of months and went with a Creative Zen, and am much happier. Archos is a French company, their service is terrible, and even though the device is sexy out of the box, there are too many problems for a device this expensive
I've had nothing but problems with BOTH of the Tungsten E's that I purchased. The first one lost all of my data about once a month, would turn on by itself, and have to be reset regularly. The cost to have it repaired was over 50% of the purchase price. I like the software and ease of use of the product and hoped the problem was only a bad battery. So I bought a second Tungsten E. I could never even get it to turn on. I would recommend looking at other manufacturers.
These cheap ($4) headphones will outperform much more expensive ones. I am amazed by thebass tones that come through on lots of music. I listen to a variety of pop/rock/indie/metal/really heavy metalwith lots of bass/folk, quite a bit of variety. These headphones (for the PRICE) give sound quality MUCHbetter than your average $20 to $25 headphone. I cannot speak for how long these will work. The wiresare a bit flimsy, but perhaps that's so they can flex better. At any rate, I'm going to orderabout 5 more pair just to have some around.Why order a single pair of $100 headphones? I'd rather have a bunch of these for my money!Excellent product for the money.
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.
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 love this Ipod! It's a beautiful hot pink/Magenta color and has a ton of room on it. I am able to fit all of my favorite songs as well as a number of podcasts from my favorite radio show that I can listen to while I am at work. It's small, light, pretty and just a wonderful little device to have and so simple to use. I never leave the home without my pink Ipod and I can use it for 8 hours straight without it even losing half its battery power and I leave it plugged into my computer overnight so it is fully charged the next day. This is the PERFECT present for anyone. I highly recommend it!
Great product combo, I use it for my Wii and its definantly a better choice than spending $50 for an sd card that says wii
When I upgraded the firmware on this router (from v1.21 to 1.32NA) did I create a bug-riddled, unusable device? Or are my problems really just a hardware manufacturing problem?I'm a SecureSpot user, but my DLink DSD-150 -- the little SecureSpot box that filters websites for the entire network -- broke. Rather than replacing my failed DSD-150 with another, I bought this DIR-655 because it has built-in SecureSpot. That it's an N-network is just an extra nice feature, but I won't need it yet.The installation was very frustrating. Keep in mind, this is only the second router I've ever installed -- I don't do this for a living. So when I'm greeted with an instruction poster that says, "IMPORTANT: For the wizard to work, the computer must be connected to the Internet and be online. If you have disconnected any hardware please re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online" -- I'm immediately confused. You mean, I'm supposed to plug-in my old router firstly, pop the install CD in, maybe download a firmware update or something? The instructions should more plainly explain if the old router needs to be in place before you begin the new router install or not, or whether you should plug-in your new router (and remove the bit about your computer needing to be connected to the Internet). Maybe what D-Link meant is perfectly intuitive to you; it wasn't to me. (Turns out, I just needed to plug-in the new router -- which, of course, couldn't be connected to my Internet-connected computer, as I was just now installing the new router!).Once I got past that, I was frustrated with doing some initial configuration just enough to connect to the Internet, download a firmware update file, flash the router, then start all over from scratch again. I *hate* when brand-new devices come with outdated firmware!The user interface is ugly and very unintuitive. Do you know where you'd look if you have a choice between "Tools" and "Advanced" tabs? If you spend a lot of time -- a LOT of time -- you'll figure it out, I'm sure. But how many people want to spend time learning the management tool for their router? The interface has lots of wasted space (a 1" banner at the top of the browser window that just says "D-Link", and when you scroll down on the page, the tabbed headings disappear because the interface doesn't use panes. The way you plug-in port forwarding settings has to be one of the ugliest implementations ever -- how can you make something so easy so ugly and hard-to-read?As a SecureSpot user, you would think that you could just assign this new router to your SecureSpot account. You can't. Stupidly, every SecureSpot device (the DSD-150 or a router) is associated with one-and-only-one SecureSpot account. Upgrade your hardware, and you have to create a new account all over again. Is that STUPID or what??? And then, you have to uninstall the thin client from every PC you've got, only to reinstall it again using the new account you've created.Perhaps the worst part now for me is that this stupid router is rebooting itself periodically. Why? I have no idea. So now I've got to do web searches to figure out why, because heaven help me if I have to spend hours on the phone with a D-Link tech who will ask that I tear into my network. (I might add that my old router, the steller Microsoft MN-700, *never* rebooted itself like this D-Link is currently doing).Because of the confusing, ridiculously long installation process (especially for SecureSpot users) and because of the unwanted, unexpected rebooting that this router is doing, I think this device gets a well-deserved one-star review.---- September 20, 2009 UPDATEI called D-Link just to see if their support could help me. After asking me the same questions two and three times (which model of router? which version of the firmware is installed?) the technician concluded this is a bad router, and suggested returning/exchanging it. Amazon's customer service is EXCELLENT, so I'm getting a replacement router delivered early this week. (Why didn't I just return it? I'm just curious to know whether the problem is really a one-off, hardware manufacturing problem, or something else).DO NOT UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE!!! I think I may have caused my problems by upgrading to the latest version of the firmware, which is v1.32NA. If you go to D-Link's forum for the DIR-655, you'll see a LOT of very angry D-Link customers who upgraded their flash to the latest version, only to have irresolvable problems afterwards. The upgrade to v1.32NA cannot be downgraded, which is why people are so hopping mad.The shipped version of the DIR-655 I received had the A4 hardware version and v1.21 of the firmware. There are *two* flavors of the v1.21 firmware, one that has SecureSpot, and one that doesn't (stupid!!). I'm hoping the version that comes out-of-box has SecureSpot already installed. Although not perfect, it seems a lot people have had satisfactory service with the v1.21 firmware. So if you get this router, don't upgrade the firmware!! Let D-Link come out with a rock-solid version that won't cause you trouble.Once I get the replacement router and install it, I'll see how it goes, and post back here.SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 UPDATEReplacement DIR-655 arrived today. It has v1.21 of the firmware, but there are 2 versions of v1.21 (which, I know, doesn't make sense), and the out-of-box version is the firmware WITHOUT SecureSpot. So, you have to upgrade the firmware to the v1.21 WITH SecureSpot -- an added inconvenience and just another chance for something to go wrong.SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 UPDATESame problem, even with the replacement. The router just reboots itself, and tonight, after 17 hours of uptime, it began fitfully rebooting over and over in rapid succession. Who needs to deal with that junk? This replacement gets returned to Amazon. I've reinstalled my old Microsoft MN-700 g-network router. Sheesh!
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.
We've owned three of these over the years (in various product numbers). If you use an ergonomic keyboard, buy one and keep an extra around for emergencies.
This remote is excellent, and proved to be fundamental factor drawing my sister's home theater system together.I setup a home theater system for my sister and her husband consisting of the following:1. 50" Sony HDTV2. Media Center PC for music and DVD's3. Satellite Receiver4. Tivo Series 25. Sony DE-998 Receiver with multi-zone setup (patio and living room)Unfortunately after setting up the system, the 5 remotes they were faced with and myriad menu selections proved daunting. While they wanted an advanced and flexible home theater system, neither one is a "techie." They found the system reconfiguration that was required when for example switching from watching Tivo to playing music with the media center overly complicated. As a result the media center was barely used and certain features they had wanted, such as the 2nd zone in the patio, were never used at all. Finally, when my parents visited they complained they couldn't figure out how to watch television.After doing some research I recommended this product. I spent a Saturday setting up the remote and teaching everyone how to use it. My sister was overjoyed at the ability to get her garden music playing with the touch of a button. They have been much happier with their system now that all the features are easily accessible. And for the ultimate test, my mother raves about how easy it is for her to sit down to watch movies and television.(Note unlike another reviewer I had no problems with the remote controlling the Tivo using the online setup...)Features on this remote that are particularly attractive are:- "activity" buttons that will seamlessly control multiple components simultaneously. The activity concept is intuitive and well implemented.- memory of which components are on and which need to be turned off when switching activities- extremely large database of controllable componentsCons:- setup requires precision to enable everything to work properly (know the exact model of your components!). Be prepared for a headache if you're not comfortable navigating through computer menus.- LCD screen is a bit small/low resolution- Battery life is limited; a rechargable stand would have been a plus- Ergonomics aren't as nice as some other Harmony remotes, such as the 550. Some of the buttons are a bit cramped, if you need reading glasses have them handy when getting used to the remote.If I had to do this over again, I would probably recommend the Harmony 550 to my sister due to the superior ergonomics. That said, this is one excellent product with few drawbacks.
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!
The machine works just fine. The sound quality is very good and the volume can be set high enough so calls can be screened from another room.The written instructions for setting the time and day and other features are confusing. Instruction #2 should say "Press and hold SETUP until the system announces the feature you want to set, then release."
I've had nothing but compliments from these speakers. For the price, you really cannot find anything better. Bass is rich, treble is lovely and every tone in between sounds fantastic. I've never had any problems with them after several years. I liked them so much, I bought my husband a set for his birthday last year! He loves them just as much as I do, and he couldn't believe that they were so inexpensive.
stopped working in under a year (no output). My xantrex charger lasted over 10 years, and I found a new 30A model for $85
When I first ordered these speakers I was so excited, upon receipt I was so disappointed. They were very small and cheaply made. Be warned that they are described as satellite speakers witch may lead you to believe they are wireless but they are not. Probably a good purchase for your kids but grown ups will not be satisfied, well I was not.
I built my pc and used this ram. I started with 2g and then added another 2g several months later. My computer recognized it right away and it performs solid. No complaints and a great price.
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!
Finally Microsoft made something that i cant break for once! This is amazing! ZUNE is the best MP3 player i have had so far, i have gone through like five or six mp3s and all failed my test! The zune passed with flying colors! The only down part is when you wirelessly share a song it puts a three day three play action on it. Battery life is great for its size.
this set is the worse i have ever had, and i have had many. while it comes with assorted inputs such as hdml...it does no good as the set is not capable of using a PC or hdml input. running my laptop hdml output to the tv's hdml input results in NOTHING. in the tv program setup it is blank when it comes to acepting PC or hdml inputs.the are long delays in using the 'clicker' where the tv does not immediately respond so there is a doubt if the tv actually got the signal from the pressing of the button on the remote, enough time that i find myself double clicking trying to get a response.the sensitivity also is very low, we have never been able to get any 'over airwave' digital signal and thus tv reception. i have tried various digital antennas to no avail. granted we live 60 miles from the nearest tv station, i would have thought this would have not been an issue. we use the tv strictly for watching dvd's. we had hoped to stream video to it via the laptop but that is a no-go as mentioned above.i wish i had not have bought this. i think it is imperative to go to a brick/mortar store first before buying sight unseen online.the picture is as one would expect, adequate, but not exceptional. the set-up program is like an irritating phone tree, useable if you go thru the process but hate to be put to the test. and again the delays between the remote and the tv responding certainly adds to the frustration is 'tweeking' the tv via the set-up portion of the programming.
I am so impress, not alone was the item on time, it was the correct item in 100% working order ... Will buy form them AGAIN ... I am a very happy IT person with my new slip CASE !!!
Very nice looking and easy to install. Just what I was looking for. Great price.
I love the SKYFi boombox. Though I believe it may be an older model, it's perfect for folks like me who still own the older XM receiver! The sound quality is great, and you can plug it in - or take it anywhere as long as you have 6 "D" cell batteries. Poolside, at the beach or a weekend tailgate are all great places.
I bought 7 of these to give as gifts for the male coworkers of my husband. I always have a harder time choosing gifts for young men than I do for women. Anyways, they were thrilled with this item (beats a crappy coffee mug anyday!). I ordered one too many and thus it went to my daughter...so I got to use it, too. I liked it so much I am here to buy 2 more for myself and my son. I agree that the instructions are pretty much useless. I just plugged it in an pasted mp3 files into it from my files in windows explorer. Windows recognized it right away and automatically installed it (there is also a cd for drivers on win 98). No biggie. I am certainly not whatcha call a techie. I guess if you have no program at all to change .wav files from your cds into mp3s then you would have a problem, but you can get these free shareware type programs on the internet. I did notice it "skipped" a tiny bit here and there. I am not sure if that was from my files, from the flash based media, or this player in particular.It is about 3 inches long and one inch wide. It is a little thick for only 128 mb, but that is likely because of the battery compartment (it takes one AAA) The big button on the front of the thing is fake, it doesn't do anything. The 3 "real" buttons are on top. The first is a step back/volume up button, second is a step forward/volume down button, and the third is a pause/stop button. Click the button to do the first thing (e.g., step back, step forward, pause) and push and hold the button to do the other function. Hold the stop button to turn it off. It plugs directly into your usb port. They also include a wire, too if you want, and some little in-your-ear earphones. That's it.No, it doesn't display titles/artists, have any bass/treble stuff, bookmarks, etc. I realize it only holds about 30 songs, but it is cheap and simple. We old people used to make cassette tapes of our favorite songs so we could take them on the fly. This is the same sort of thing.It is simple to plug in and put on a few songs for the car ride to work (you'll of course need some device to plug it into your car..corded cassette, fm transmitter, you know the items) or for a workout, walk, take to the beach, or keep your kids occupied for a little while. Simple to change songs when you want..it is just like putting them in a file on your computer. Then if you drop it in the ocean or your kid drops it in his milkshake or whatever, you wont go crazy that they ruined it. I don't even like carrying my ipod too many places, scared I might drop it or get sand in it. The battery is a regular old battery, no waiting for recharges. This is no 300 dollar item, but it is a great little take along you won't be afraid to actually bang around.
This case fits the ipod perfectly. It allows me to get to all of the working functions while providing excellent protection to my unit. Also included is a strap as I can secure my ipod hands free.
The cable is exactly what I expected and as advertised. The clip cover protects like it should and makes disconnecting from my laptop a breeze. I was worried that as this cable was not coming direclty from Cables To Go a company I have complete faith in, that I would receive a cheap knock-off; this was not the case. So far, so good. I would recommend.
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.
Epson PictureMate Print Pack (2 Ink Cartridges/270 sheets of Glossy Photo Paper) - T5570-270Awesome product..Excellent quality and price...Worth every penny spent. Actually I was able to print more photos than the 270....Thank you
This XM Mini is a wonderful device and works wonderfully. I have great sound and never have had any problems. This is a great buy.
Before buying this headset, I came here and read all the negative reviews, about it being a piece of junk that broke after some days.I disregarded this reviews, as I am very careful handling my objects, and thought that you were handling it badly. Well, I was wrong. After 5 months, handling it with all the care, it simply died, the wire teared apart inside out of nothing, as it naturraly rots with time.Yes, now I agree with you. This really IS a piece of junk.
This product kicks. I havent used it in a while, but I'm getting back into it. And with places like iMusic.com this is a good combo of preforance and memory.
Aftering comparing my model with several others,i came to the conclusion that i was getting more bang for the buck...online ,as well as up close and personal,by actually using a few of my associates scanners.
Over a month and very pleased: I connected this to a non-amplified Sonos unit. We've dragged them all over the house and into the yard. Everywhere it's not practical to have perminent speakers. Haven't used them on bettery yet. I had read elsewhere that they were quite, but I don't buy it. For their size, they give excellent sound & performance.
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!!!!
This is my second Samsung Blu-ray player. It does Netflix very well, that is not an issue.I did all of the firmware updates for this player. Sometimes it doesn't like a Blu-Ray and then will announce that I need to download an update to the player. Well my updates are current so there is nothing to download.This player is only 3 weeks old. I purchased Avatar to watch on this player. It started out fine. Then about 45 minutes into the movie we stopped to take a break. Well it would not resume play, it said that I needed a firmware upgrade to play this blu-ray dvd.Samsung customer service and tech support are not there to help you. Their goal is to avoid product returns at all cost.In the end I returned this player and purchased a Sony Blu-Ray player. Sony invented Blu-Ray and uses it in their playstation. So they have worked out all the bugs and have an excellent line of Blu-Ray players.In general I love Samsung products, I have a nice LCD hi-def TV, and just puchased a new LED 24 inch monitor, and also have other electronic products in my home, and think they are the best. But Samsung missed the mark when it came to Blu-Ray.
Great sound for a good price. Looks pretty smart too amongst my computer and phone on my desk at work and doesn't look out of place. Would recommend this too anyone that wants a good sound product at a very attractive price.
I got my wife a Tivo for Christmas 2003. Her first reaction was why do we need one of those when we already have a VCR? So after explaining to her the differences and how it was suppose to change the way TV would be watched she allowed me to install it. The biggest selling point was that it wouldn't miss recording her shows.Well now that we have used it for a couple of months she has become a big Tivo fan. We now have it programmed to hunt down old movies to record so that we always have a library of old movies to watch.The other thing that has been a big hit is the pause feature.The only downside is the picture quality when watching football games. For whatever reason it seems to have trouble with football. But all the other pluses outweigh this.So overall I highly recommend Tivo.
Bought this monitor six months ago, when it was more money, and I still do not regret it. This ViewSonic is outstanding. I watch DVDs, my MPEG movies, and digital pics with exceptional clarity. My brother, the computer nerd, was so impressed, he too, bought the LCD flatscreen; actually said I made a good choice. For my needs (fyi: I use this for creating my own webpage, graphics, sending MPEG movies &amp; digital pics...the creative side of my brain, and excel, but I am far from a computer wizard), I required a monitor w/a large screen, takes up very little space, beautiful resolution, and clear type (in some monitors the actual type is hard to read, not as bold as this monitor). This ViewSonic delivers. For me, a must-have.
Best case for my sony tx55 camera. The front slot fits perfect for my memory card and the stylus. The inside is very huge and spacious for my slim tx55 camera. Worth the money spent.
The sound quality on this headset is very good. The only problem is comfort level of this headset. Like the other reviewer, I find the headset presses or squeezes your head rather tightly. I can only wear it for about an hour or two.Not a bad buy for the price but I recommend you spend a bit more for the Sennheiser PC150 or PC160 series. They are lot more comfortable.
Wow. The bass is incredible, the sound response. Here is what I did, I decided, since all of these cheap headsets get ok ratings I only purchased four star ones. I got five different kinds, this one stands out, no questions, hands down, major winner. I plan to buy three pairs and just forget about it. If I break them, misplace them, give them away, whatever, I'm covered. You can't go wrong. I use them for running and the long cord is great, no issues. Sure they get a little sweaty but I can hear the oncoming slaughter (unlike in ear headphones), the bass is great, my ears are not sore. Fantastic.
I have one Series 1 and one Series 2 TIVO. They are great. The only negative which really isn't one, since it is probably price prohibitive would be that it only records one channel at a time. While the DirectTIVO can record 2 shows at once.Anyway, buy it and hack it to over 200 hours (I did and it's quite simple). Go to .Also remember you have to pay $$$ extra for the guide data. Or a monthly subscription fee...don't recall the amount.
the laptop stand is sturdy and stable. The construction matches the coloring and style of the macbook pro I use it with.no complaints.
Two died on me already. On both, the spring that holds the front contact gets out of place or breaks so it doesn't charge anymore. For this price you can't expect anything better but I am just tired of ordering new ones.
The iPod arrived perfectly, but i thought it came with a slim case and it didn't.
I have had continued problems with this device. When it works, I like it. However, the software that comes loaded on it is not made by Sandisk--it's a French company called Dmailer with no direct support line--you have to email them. Sandisk tried to refer me to a site to buy software when the device screwed up and refused to read my password. This has happened twice now--each time has created problems that resulted in having to reformat the device, thus losing all my documents. I would not recommend this drive--the software is nice when it works but it is too buggy and the support is awful.
This is a nice remote for my AVH P3200BT, but as others have stated, it doesn't work all the features on my unit.Just the important ones, and that's why it's a keeper! Oh... and you got to love the small size. There's a smallopening just below the radio on my 2002 Ford Escape where it fits perfect w/o Velcro!
I prefer the ergonomic keyboard and accidentally spilled coffee in my own so needed a new one. Was fortunate to have found this at such a bargain during the Christmas season!
Great product, easy to clean. We purchased this mainly for grating cheese, much cheaper to buy a block of cheese also many more varieties to choose from. will be great for many things though!
18 months ago I purchased this....4 months later I had to return it to HP because of a horrible clicking noise and the print carriage sticking for no reason. They sent me a replacement, and only exchanged problems. This one the scanner mechanism will stick when turning it on and makes a horrible noise and won't work. Sometimes it will unstick itself, but I am at it's mercy. Two printers in 18 months, now they have discontinued, so I can either purchase a refurbished model at a discount, or buy a brand new "something" I stuck with HP since my first printer which is 10 years old still works. This printer is amazing WHEN it works, but unreliable at best.
This is a gift for my college-age son, who travels quite a bit between home & school. It's still in the package - and won't be opened until 12/25/07. It looks pretty cool, tho!
First I had a Logitech V200 cordless, which I exchanged for an MX1000, which I finally exchanged for this MediaPlay. I liked the V200 a lot, but it was just too small for everyday desktop use. The MX1000 had tons of function, and is built like a tank, and that's its problem. It's too heavy and bulky to lug around a desktop. This MediaPlay cordless is the perfect mouse for me. Light and fast, it's like a natural extension of my hand. This is one nice mouse! Only one nit: You can't reprogram the media buttons to do browser functions. Apparently Logitech marketing wanted to put some space between this (medium-priced) mouse and its high-priced cousins, such as the MX1000 and the upcoming G7.
I have been using this for more than 2.5 years and its a good buy.
This works great!!! I have 4 for my family!!
I purchased this extension cable during a Black-Friday sale in 2007 for about $11. I was shocked when I saw the near $40 price tag today. After doing some research, I found that Sony has discontinued this excellent product.
I&iexcl;ve purchased many of the Logitech natural wireless keyboards and one of the Microsoft version (I leave a keyboard in each country I work). Microsoft keyboard (without &iexcl;programming&iexcl;) seems to work better with my software (i.e. controls volume well and can skip to next song on my musicmatch radio). I prefer the feel of Logitech keys. I will continue to use and enjoy the Microsoft product, but my next wireless natural keyboard will be Logitech.
This is my first mac, and I have to say I am very happy with it. The keyboard is absolutely fantastic (and has backlighting), and the machine runs very quietly. The display is fantasic in terms of resolution, and playing games on it is a blast. I have been running World Of Warcraft and Warcraft 3 on it, and they both run great on this laptop. Apple made the setup really easy, and the OS is intuitive to use, so I had no problems figuring out how everything worked, and was online with my wireless cable modem in minutes. If you want a light, powerful, and fully loaded laptop, then this is the one to buy. The only tradeoff is that to run excel/word/powerpoint you have to buy the software seperately for $150. I have looked at and owned several laptops, and this is the best one I have had so far. Apple is perhaps more expensive then it's competitiors, but they more then make up for it with quality and style.
Like others have said, the FM transmitter does not work. After a long time on the phone with customer service, they admitted that with the new FCC rules the transmitter signal is too weak to give good sound on many radios. You have to get the system hardwired to get it to work correctly.Tip - call customer service and complain long and hard enough that it was false advertising and eventually they will agree to sending you the hardwire kit for free and also credit your account $30 dollars for the approx cost of getting it installed. They also have installation kit gift cards that they can give you.
The plastic is very thin and the CD fits VERY tightly. You have to maneuver it all the way into the sleeve. But the size is fine for the thin jewel cases (which doesn't help me). If the CD is facing you, the flap closes over the top and seals on the back. So the creases of the sleeve run along the sides of the CD, potentially blocking an easy view of the information.
I love this iTrip. For $30, it does what the competition does for $60+. It is a lot better than the original iTrip I had for my ipod mini. There aren't anymore syncing problems. It connects right away compared to the older version which might not sync immediately 20% of the time.With that said, I haven't tried the other products, but I can't imagine what they can do that this one doesn't do.
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!!!
When I first popped these in it gave me a warning. Can't remember what it was though because it went away after a couple of prints. Also was VERY dark at first. Like I said though after a couple of prints that was better too. I have had these for 4 months now and they are still going strong. My daughter loves to print color pictures off of the internet and my boyfriend is in college so they get used a lot. I am very impressed. I will not be paying full price in the stores after getting these. ***ADDON*** It has been 13 months since a got these and the black one just went out. Time to order some more!
Most of the smaller digital cameras available today do not have an optical viewfinder. They depend on an LCD screen on the back of the camera to compose the picture. A common problem is that on a bright sunny day it can be difficult to see anything on the LCD screen, except maybe your own reflection.This old style slide viewer can be modified in a way that allows it to be held up against the LCD screen of a digital camera. The screen is then shielded from the sun and the operator's eye looks through the small end of the viewer. This system becomes almost like an optical viewfinder.The modification involves cutting off the opaque ( light colored ) end of the viewer with a hacksaw. This is an easy operation. Then lightly file and sand the cut area.Lastly I cut some fuzzy side Velcro that had a peel-off sticky back so I could attach it to the cut face of the viewer and avoid scratching the LCD screen. Some good kitchen shears will cut these narrow strips of Velcro easily. Sticky side felt strips should work well too.This modified viewer has an open end of 1-3/4 inches square which does not cover the entire LCD. However the viewer magnifies what it sees by 2X. I have found that it makes me more careful about looking at the entire scene when composing the image.This slide viewer does everything that I hoped it would at a low cost.
This did not suit the Pioneer FH-X700BT Double-DIN CD Player w/ Built-In Bluetooth, which I had purchased. I understand this is a link between the Player and the original antennae cord which comes in the car, and it did not suit the car end I guess, so had to buy locally . I will be returning this to the seller.
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.
A must when building computers. Always keep adapters of all kinds to make up what is not there or to upgrade what is needed.
I bought this handbag as a Christmas gift for my wife. She and I had looked other handbags in local stores, but we did not find anything that we liked. When I saw this bag on Amazon, I liked it and ordered it just days before the 2009 Christmas. It came in time. She loves it very much and uses it to carry her laptop. The quality is super. Now she wants to upgrade her laptop to match this handbag!
This speaker system is the best I have heard for the price. The sub-woofer provides a deep rich bass, even at low listening levels. The highs are crisp and sharp. The gaming experience is definitely enhanced with the sound quality these speakers provide. All in all, anyone looking for great sound at a reasonable price will not go wrong with this system.
Bought three of them and using on a new Samsung LCD, a year old Handspree LCD and a 5 year old RCA DLP. Loads DVDs quickly, but we mainly use it for Netflix streaming. The Netflix interface is excellent and it is easy to search for videos. We just eliminated all of the premium channels from our satellite package, at a net savings of $43/month (Netflix streaming $7.99/month) and now stream what we want, when we want.
I really like this videocam. It integrates seamlessly into my computer system.The video comes out really clear and sharp, so much so that when I view it later, I was so amazed that everything looked so sharp and clear. The sky was so blue and the resolution is also great. You can easily see falling flower petals in the background several feet away.There are lots of other video editing features on this camera, but I only use the basic features, so I can't comment on those. But I dont think those features are very useful anyways, because there are much better editing programs you can use on computers.In digital camera mode, it has two resolutions. The 1.5 megapixel resolution is comparable to most dedicated digital cameras. Both resolutions come out fine when uploaded into my computer. On a 256meg memory stick, I can stick over 600 pictures on it. It also comes with a flash, can take pictures at night.I use it to load video and jpegs on my Apple MacIntosh, and everything is plug and play. No need to fiddle with the drivers and controls.The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is not as small and compact as the other videocams out there, but for the features it has, the compromise on weight is acceptable.
Great tv, though first one arrived in pieces. I cant give it 5 stars because of extensive motion blur. I'm not sure if its actually the tv and not my high def cable box but my own ignorance says its probably the tv. I believe the newer model thats now out includes some kind of technology to handle the motion blur. If that tech does in fact do something, then buy that model not this one.
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.
I'm in my twenty's and I have acquired my dad's record collection and Technics Direct Drive Automatic Turntable (SL-1700) through the typical methods twenty-year-olds acquire things (It has a layer of dust on it... must be up for grabs).This is exactly what I needed to listen to my dad's records on my new stereo. Granted I'm not a connoisseur of sound, but this sounds great to me! Probably don't need the variable volume knob. Got it with the variable volume in the off-chance that I ever record the records to MP3s.Also, ordered black and got a gray one, but I don't care, works great.For my uses this is 5 stars. Since I'm not an expert I only feel right giving it 4. But if you need a pre-amp that will get the job done for cheap (and feels well built) this is it.-Rich W
The player worked fine - until the power connector inside the player became loose 3 weeks after the 90-day warranty expiration.
I bought this Camera a year back and worked really great for w98. Unfortunaltly not compatible with to WXP. I hope Intel is supplying this camera with added drivers for XP.
The first time I ever saw a GPS in action was in a friends Toyota SUV. He had purchased it as a $2,000 option. Seeing his, made me realize that a GPS could be a good tool, not just for trips but for getting around places that I'd been going to for years.At first I was a little skeptical about how could this small devise costing under $400 could compare in operation to the $2,000 option my friend had purchased. I was afraid it wouldn't work correctly and I was afraid the screen was too small.Well I've had the Garmin C340 for 6 weeks now and it has worked flawlessly. In some cases it has shown me better ways to locations that I had been traveling to for years. The small screen is not a hindrance at all and in practical use doesn't even seem small. The find food and parking features work great especially since it searches for resturants or parking close to your current location.If I were going to say any thing negative about the unit it would be that it has made me put more miles on my car than I anticipated. This is because I am now going places where I normally would never have gone. In the past, I would print out maps from Mapquest and once I left my destination I'd just go home, but with this unit, I just look around for local shopping or restaurants, and I'm on to the next location.
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.
I found the print server easy to install. It came with quick installation instructions, but you could just insert the cd-rom and follow the prompts. I did not try to install the print server wirelessly; first I did a wired connection to my router. (The instructions claim that you do not need to do this, but I did it anyway.) I use 64-bit WEP encryption and have a linksys wireless-b router. I configured three different PCs to work with the printer. Two are notebooks with integrated wireless-g and one is a desktop with a linksys wireless-b adapter. Each one printed the test page correctly on the first try. It couldn't have been easier!
Great price for a genuine Belkin CAT5e patch cable! The packaging is minimal, which is a plus, since it's just a cable. I ordered a few. They all worked perfectly.
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.
This is not for the new 13 inch MacBook Pro. Had to find out through Apple tech support that this is the wrong one. Working on getting a refund from Amazon so I can get the correct plan. Packaging and description is confusing!!
Received everything in perfect condition before promised time frame. This HDTV is "da bomb"! After researching over 6 months through all types and price points, this is the best product to buy by far. And Amazon was definitely the best price. Easy to setup and adjust. Remote/menus are user friendly, too. Got a Terk over-the-air antenna and picked up about 15 local HD channels through the HD built-in tuner. After experiencing the crisp, clear, life-like picture of those channels, we don't want to watch anything else. Canceling our Direct TV (the HD lineup won't be in full swing until this summer sometime anyway). PS3 Resistance rocks on this screen! The SuperBowl was spectacular in HD!! I highly recommend this to all!
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.
Do not give this product 1 star because you "had" to buy an adapter for wireless. This Blu Ray player DOES NOT claim to have built-in Wi Fi. It is not anyone else's fault ohter than your own that you chose not to educate yourself enough to learn the differnce between wireless-ready and built-in Wi Fi. Wireless ready means that you will need an adapter for wireless. Built-in means that wireless wi Fi is built in to the unit and no adapter is required.Furthermore,problems with internet almost certainly have nothing to do with the player but with your internet connection speed and the accompanying hardware.The fact that there is a logo present when loading up movies is NOT a big deal. If this bothers you that much you are the one with the problem, and you will never be statisfied with any product. Folks like you are what we call in the customer service industry as the ten-percenters. You see, ten percent of customers generate ninety percent of all customer complaints. These people are never satisfied with any product they ever buy and will spend inordinate amounts of time complaining about things the rest of us would never dream of complaining about. They will call and call and call again with the same complaints that are almost always the result of user error.Components like this are solid state and the failure rate is something like two percent.I'm sorry but anyone under the age of fifty who can't figure out how to follow a simple set-up procedure is an idiot. This worked perfectly from the second I hooked it up.
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.
Am very disappointed with both the unit and Samsung service. The unit started rejecting all discs...no matter what format...after only two weeks. Samsung service insisted that I try a cleaning disc before they do anything. They couldn't understand that the unit was rejecting ALL discs.After another two calls it took a full week to get authorization to send it out for repair. The unit has been sitting at their designated repair facility for two weeks now "waiting for parts". No one can tell me what is specifically wrong and Samsung will not just replace the unit.I can only say this is a very bad Samsung experience.
I bought two of these cases, and they are crap. They're poorly made, and they fall apart. The whole front of one of the cases came off while I was unloading my truck and nearly cost me over $8,000 of camera equipment. Thankfully, I eased the fall of the rest of it with my leg and foot. I didn't have them for a month before they broke....DO NOT BUY!
There's a good point with these speakers - they're cheap.The sound they put out on good days is okay. I've never been floored by anything these speakers produced, but they get the job done and that's usually enough for me.On bad days they give this intense buzzing feedback on certain pitches (usually where some male voices sit). But this phenomenon I have been unable to replicate consistently, despite it happening on its own quite often. This condition would come and go, having stretches of being unbearable and then weeks where they worked fine. They were noticeably bad the second month I had them, then they magically got better. When I contacted tech support, they simply said that the shielding wasn't strong enough.I'll be honest and say that I gave these a second chance, just because I was sure that mine had to have been an anomaly. My first ones came with my computer and kicked the bucket five months in. They died suddenly. The computer had only been off for about twenty minutes (I had been playing music during the previous session, so they were working alright then). Then I turned on the computer and tried to power on the speakers, but they wouldn't turn on. After a long while of fiddling/unplugging/restarting/whatnot, I gave up and accepted that they weren't going to turn on again.My second set is biting the dust after about three months. It also had that buzzing issue, but it wasn't as bad. Now (after the computer has not recognized the speakers for some reason and out of the blue) the pitches aren't buzzing as much as they're just gone. In music, it makes things sound a little off at best. When watching a video, it takes out huge chunks of dialogue.This is not the computer. This is not my browser. The speakers are just bad. Period.Also - The little blue power light is freakishly bright. It would light up a dark room. It was the reason why I turned the speakers on and off all the time with my first set. With my second set, I covered it up with some tape. It took four pieces of duct tape layered over the light to make it manageable, and I'm thinking of adding a few more layers because it's still a little much.I mentioned earlier my contact with tech support. In summary, they gave a crappy excuse for their late response and said that you get what you pay for. These are more of "gateway speakers" if you will. You get upset with these pieces of junk and then upgrade to one of their more expensive pieces of junk (because I'm guessing this scheme has more than one level). Their response was not helpful nor was it satisfying. It wasn't even grammatically correct.tl;dr - Don't buy these. In fact, skip Cyber Acoustics altogether.
I have 3 of them, 2 are used as a wireless bridge and one I use as an access point with external antenna. Very happy, good range, running 24/7 for over 3 months without a single reset.
I bought this as an extra support for my wrist and within 2 weeks the gel started to ooze from the seems. I ended up having to staple all around the edges of the bean to stop the ooze which has worked but definately a design flaw.I wouldn't buy this again.
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.
The mechanism that props the notebook up is not adjustable, and will not lay flat enough for MacBook / Pro notebooks to angle the display properly. The rubbery finish attracts dust and dirt like crazy, the feel of the keyboard is repulsively squishy, and the overall design of clasps / inputs is simply sub-par. For $70, I was expecting a higher-end piece of hardware, not this total piece of junk. Don't buy it--it's a gimmick.
I just bought my first MacBook Pro, and so want to keep the best care of it! And so, I went looking for the best, most convenient hard case. This led me to the Speck MacBook Pro See-Thru Case. I was impressed by the variety of colors, and decided to go cool black. When I got my new laptop, and got out the case (which arrived weeks earlier, thanks to Amazon, no thanks to MacMall!), it snapped on very easily. I have also been impressed by the way all of the places to plug in are so easily accessed. It also has handy little rubber stoppers on the bottom that keep it from sliding around. The temperature of the MacBook is also lessened a bit by the case, but it seems to be able to breathe just fine.All in all, it looks like a good use of a bit of money to protect something worth quite a bit of money.
I bought this specifically in May 2006 for my new Series 2 TiVo DT and at first it worked perfectly.BUT, after the recent July 2006 TiVo software update, this Wireless adapter has been giving me problems. It has been causing my TiVo to restart at random times while viewing recordings. You are better off just getting the TiVo branded adapter - TiVo Wireless G USB Network Adapter for Series2 DVR (AG0100). I'd have to change my rating to 3 stars to reflect this. Still works great on my laptops though!
I purchased the C340 after spending a lot of time researching many brands. It was the first and only GPS I'd found that had overwhelmingly positive reviews. I must admit I was worried about some of the negative comments, but I decided to buy one anyway.The unit amazed me in so many ways I can't describe them all. It worked exactly as I'd hoped it would, and even better. We live in Salt Lake City and were planning a trip to Portland, OR for the first time and I basically used that as an excuse to buy a new gadget. It helped so much. Driving around a new, big city is never fun. I either have 12 pieces of paper with poorly written notes or many maps that I'm fumbling with. The C340 took care of it all. On the way to Portland it helped us find all of the Costco's to stop for gas. Using the unit, we'd look for off-the-beaten-path restaurants to have lunch in the cities we were passing through and it would take us right there. It was great to just tell it where you wanted to go and have it do all of the thinking. Even my wife, who was reluctant about buying it, was thrilled with the performance.Certainly it wasn't perfect, its a machine. It konked out on us twice during the trip, but it was easy to reset it. And besides, twice wasn't so bad since it was basically on for 12 hours a day for 10 days straight. When I tried it out around town, it took some funny turns to get me home, but who cares? I know how to get home. I needed it most while I was dazed and confused driving around Portland or hunting for a new address here in town. If it makes me take a funny turn going somewhere new, I won't know. Or care. It just plain got me where I wanted to go.My only major beef is that it seems to be taking Garmin a long time to make them Mac compatible. I had to have a PC friend set it up for me.Otherwise though, I love it. The coolest gadget, that actually works, that I've bought in a long time.
The cable signal to our house was very strained and, at times, quite poor. What pushed me over the top was when Time Warner added a few new HD channels and all that I could access was the banner on the bottom of the screen, no picture. Good luck in trying to get TW to do anything about it without charging for additional equipment.After a ton of research, I purchased this signal booster from Amazon (at 1/2 of the price of CircuitCity), installed it at the point of entry for the cable to my home and, voila, magic. The signal was strong on all TV's and there was a substantial improvement in the picture on my HD set. Way to go Motorola!
During my research, I was thinking that replacing the entire UPS might be the fastest way to get my unit running again. I am so glad that I decided to replace the battery. Amazon delivered my battery without any delay. The cost was competitive. The installation was easy and direct. My UPS continues to provide dependable service.
I was a tad skeptical about this product when I first saw the price, but the cable came just as advertised. Nice quality casing w/ gold plated connections. I needed this cable to run from my Entertainment Center in the front of the room to my HD projector at the back. The results are EYE POPPING!! If you are looking for a similar cable, do not look any further than this one. Great Product, great price and great results! I'm extremely happy. Four thumbs up (including two big toes) :)
Just glad to have a place to store my Flash Drives and SD cards. Quick delivery.
This kit is priced way too high. If you shop around you can find other NIMH battery chargers for a lower price and the batteries that are included often have a higher mAH rating. Some of the chargers even have a quick charge mode so you don't have to wait overnight for them to charge.There are also camera cases for specific model cameras that should fit those camera much better. The case for the Canon PowerShot A400/A410 is (at the time of this review) priced on Amazon at just under $6. It fits my PowerShot A410 camera perfectly and is well worth the price.
Great product. The thinest I've ever seen. The handwriting recognition takes a little while to master, but is quick enough.The only downside I can see is that Palm was not able to come up with a decent solution for carrying the product around.
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.
Even though the box said that it is compatible with Vista, it really isn't. I am using Vista Ultimate x64, the OS recognizes the readers but they don't work at all. The utility that comes with the reader will only work with XP. I tried contacting Sabrent support but I am still waiting for their response. I would advice anyone to search for a different product before buying this one.
I am on the same boat with people who rated low. This mouse died after about 6 months. If you are rich, keep buying this one and keep replacing. I am not, so I will buy another product as a replacement.
The GPS works great! Having said that, I'm disappointed with the 5919 overall. I could not get the free map updates from TomTom because HP does not include the Navigator 6 product code with the 5915. HP's support promised they'd get the maps and post them for 5915 users, but that hasn't happened after several months of promises. The wireless worked only with non-encrypted networks, and even then, only for 1 day. I have to perform a soft-reset at least three times a day because the system hangs. MP3s play fine. It will play video, albeit they are very choppy. USB connections to the computer seem to work only after loading the very latest MS ActiveSync, and only after a soft-reset. Even then, having the computer recognize the device is very "iffy".The unit is a great idea if you travel--maps, email, Internet, music, contacts, appointments, etc., but if it doesn't work, it becomes a paperweight. I've read dozens of forums with others complaining of the same issues. HP support so far has been nothing but lip service. My recommendation--don't fall for the marketing hype, this unit still has to have a lot of bugs worked out.
I purchased this cable to use to hook my printer up to my router, and it has performed its job perfectly.So far I haven't had any issues with this cable maintaining connection, and the end connections both seem pretty sturdy as well. For the price I think this cable is going to be hard to beat for the job that it performs, way cheaper than trying to get the same thing from Wal-Mart or some other big electronics store.I would gladly recommended this product to anyone that is looking for a good CAT5 cable for a home network.
8GB in my pocket all the time. At this price and with very good performance, it is the best usb key you can buy. The design is cool as usual with LaCie. The product is plug and play. The price is buy and play. I love and show it everywhere. I brind back more mp3 or video everyday. It is not another storage but a MUST in your pocket.
I am very pleased with this TV. THe size is perfect for the kitchen. Great picture. (Except if you sit to the side of the TV, you don't see the vibrate colors) But as long as you stand or sit right infront of the TV - it is great. That is the reason I give it a 4, it would be nice if when sitting off to the side of the TV the colors would hold true. But not a big deal. I'm just needing it to keep up with news. And the power supply box is NOT that big and no big deal. I set my TV up in the corner of my kitchen counter and the box sits behind it and no one can see it or knows it is there. I love all the bells and whistles of the settings. When I put it on mute, the closed caption comes on and I LOVE THAT feature.
is perfect, doesn't matter how many different products you have, they will all work with this usb car charger. Now i don't have to have a seperate charger for each and everyone of my family's phones, ipods, mp3 etc.
Great bag, small size but big enough without being too noticeable. It's water resistant and looks great. Had to get the Domke shoulder pad but this really should be included with the bag at this price. It's somewhat durable...i say somewhat because a corner of the velcro on one of the pockets came loose (just a little thread) but superglue remedied that right quick. Come on Domke, this is made in USA and i'm trying to support US products but more quality control needed.
This scanner is wonderful for listing books online. Saves lots of time and works on most books. Sometimes you have to scan the inside cover instead. Didn't have to download anything, just plug it in and it's ready to go!
I am very satisifed with the x6170 so far. I recently returned a HP6110 because it's software wouldn't play well with my Windows 98 computers. (Read my review.) Finally I gave up, and the store I bought it from, aware of the problem from the HP rep, took it back without question.I ruled out another HP machine, obviously, and was leery of a Brother because of the printhead reliability issues I've read about in other reviews. The Epson multifunction was SLOW when I tried it at the store, Canon was pricey and just average print quality, so that left only Lexmark. I also required a sheet feeder for multi-page faxing and copying legal size documents, so that narrowed the field even more, until only the x6170 remained.I wasn't impressed with it's appearance, it looks like it was designed by the same people who design stuff for Target. Maybe I'm getting old. It also is kind of plasticky and has a larger footprint than the 6110.It does have an easy to read blue screen and lighted blue buttons, which I love.Appearance issues aside, this unit functions beautifully, especially when you factor in the low price. Faxing is fast and the sheet feeder works great. Faxing and copying can be done without your computer being turned on. The software plays well with my computers, and is very intuitive and content-rich, especially compared to the HP. Printing is just one notch below the HP, which was flawless, WHEN it worked. This is merely very very good, but it ALWAYS works. I'll make that trade off!I can't think of any reason not to recommend the x6170. Don't overlook this machine-give it a try!UPDATE: I just refilled the ink cartridges. Very simple. Took about 5 minutes. The only difference from HP cartridges is you use a screwdriver to gently pry the top cap off.The reviewer who said that the installation is complicated should get a new assistant. I can assure you it is fast and easy.One cavaet: If you use a calling card for long-distance faxes, make sure the PIN number is no longer than 10 digits. It is possible to use a longer one, but it's tricky, and not worth the effort. That issue aside, as time goes by, I am more satisfied with the Lexmark than even when I first posted this review.
the stylus rights smooth on my pda.the pen is very good.the pencil writes very good.im very glad i got this.
PROS:9 buttons. 7 are programmable.Easy to install software. Maybe a bit difficult to use at first without reading instructions.You can program the buttons and mouse sensitivity with different settings for different games/applications - and the settings will automatically be loaded when the game/application starts.I love the design. It's like a blue spider-man web effect.Strong, sturdy construction. Much heavier than regular mice. Plus the weight cartridge means you can make it feel as heavy as you like.Super long cord.Very comfortable to hold.CONS:The current software only allows you to store individual keystrokes and key combinations to each of the programmable buttons, but not macros in the truest sense of the word. Also, mouse clicks cannot be stored on the programmable buttons. Fortunately, this is a software limitation (not a hardware one) and hopefully they will upgrade soon.
It's a cable. It transfers data. It's cheaper online than in stores. I need 8. More words in this review.
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!
Bought this little beauty for a christmas present for my wife. She is about ready to smash it into little pieces. voice recognition is poor. An item as simple as "banana" required us to speak it 3-4 times before it was recognized. We could have written it down and went to the store and bought the banana and got home in the time it took for this device to recognize the word. I will be calling this company requesting a refund.
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....
This is a very good camcorder for the price. I have had mine for several years and still works good especially for what it has been through. (I had to recover it a couple times from people who "borrowed" it from my daughter, and a couple of times from the pawn shop because of my daughters. it is fairly comfortable to hold, but is easier with a tripod. Video comes out pretty good. Has a lot of options and settings that are not difficult to use. In general this is a very good camcorder and I reccomend it to anyone. I really like it and enjoy using it. I don't think a lot of the newer ones have as many features as this one. I am very pleased with it especially if others keep their hands off of it.
Easy Installation, works with both USB & P/S 2 connection (had to buy the PS2 cable in addition to what came with it which are only USB). Have had it about 3 months now with no problems and use it in my home office with 3 laptops and a deskside. Switches quickly with little lag. Great value for those who have old and new computers around and don't want all the keyboards, mice, and monitors all over your home office. It does have external power so that is something to be aware of. Really a great product for home use.
If you're thinking of buying a portable MP3 player such as Diamond's Rio, think again. This product is for you. Not only can you easily record MP3 using a mini-jack cable from the back of your sound card you can easily record CDs using a mini-jack to rca cable if you have an older stereo, or use the optical cable provided for perfect digital recordings. I finally have a product with the capabilities of making a mix of CD and MP3 music on CHEAP rewritable 74 minute media. MD media costs around 2-5 dollars a disc. This item is so versatile I don't see why anyone doesn't buy it. My only concern is the lack of a LCD display on the headphone remote, but I can deal with it. I have not been able to make this thing skip no matter how hard I try. Plus it's great for bootlegging concerts with a tiny little microphone attached. Buy this item, you won't be sorry at all.
Contrary to all product descriptions, packaging and the JBL website, this system will NOT charge the newest iPod Nanos. This is so frustrating. I specifically bought this dock as a simple charging solution for the Nano I just got my wife. JBL has some seriously false advertising on the specs for this. They claim that Apple changed the specs, but JBL should stop advertising that this will charge all iPods. They specifically call the Nano out on their website, saying that this charges it.
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.
Having lost the 707 Mini Disc player which I had for 2 years, I have just replaced it with this model.I picked this model because it offered everything I needed at a reasonable price. I could not find any reason to buy the 900 for $50 more. The MZ-NH1 has backlit LCD which is good for recording in a darkened venue, and is made from Magnesium which is tougher, and has a rechargeable battery. Worth $110 more? I don't think so. It is also better than the 810ck which the technical data says does not play mp3s.I use the MD mostly for self recording, voice lessons etc, and occasionally for mp3 playback. Having also got the new 1 gb 45 hour disc mini disc, I am happy because it is now possible to get on one disc what I previously had to spread over 34 standard 80 minute discs. If I want, I can store about 900 songs, or 70 cd's, or save a whole year of voice lessons.A major problem was managing the discs, and often running out of space to record a voice lesson or a performance. You can imagine how much easier it is this way. Another major problem was transferring self recordings to the computer, because the supplied software does not accept self recordings, apparently Sony even wants to control your self recordings, in addition to mp3 copyrights.There are so many different ways to get mp3s now, I am not sure why this is even an issue. But it sure it frustrating and time wasting for people using this device legitimately. Ironically tranferring Mp3s is a very straightforward check in/out method.I can only assume this has to do with potential unauthorized live recordings. There is no way these precautions would deter a determined bootlegger, so what is the point of making it more difficult for everybody?I use my computer line in to record in real time, which can be a drag, and then using Cool Edit to tidy up, and edit the tracks and convert to mp3s.I also bought the Sony Stereo microphone ECM-DS70P which gives excellent reproduction.This MD is a great machine, and I highly recommend it. Hope this review was helpful.
This is an excellent bag, I am very pleased with it, and am very satisfied with the seller.
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT Sound & Performance.Amazon's supplier was VERY Prompt & Professional.What one would expect from Amazon
This thing never did work!!I did everything as directed by instructions.Don't get one!!!
I bought these CD sleeves after reading many of the reviews. So I was very excited when they arrived and I could begin condensing my CD collection. However I was disappointed when I discovered that the booklets do NOT fit in the sleeves as claimed by the manufacturer. Well, they fit if you trim about 1/8" off. Tedious and time consuming at best. I do not recommend this product. The paper sleeves work better, you can fit a CD and a booklet in each sleeve
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 don't really have a tool for cleaning my camera lens which made me to think to purchase one that is portable (I hate bringing something bulky in my already stuffed bag). It also has a pocket clip if you want to hang it with you instead. I usually just blow breath on it and wipe it with a microfiber cloth (which is a no-no). I chose this one as it looks very portable and already has a bunch of great reviews with it.It has 2 main components, the rounded felt tip and the brush. It doesn't have an air blower with it like other lens cleaner tools. The brush is retractable when you are not using which helps preventing dust from accumulating into it. You would think to use the felt tip first but that is not a good idea. If you have some hard debris on it, it may scratch the lens. So, always brush it off first and then use the pen afterwards, then use the brush again.Something to think about before you buy this is it is primarily for cameras with bigger lenses mainly DSLRs. Forget about your iPhones, or your super compact video cams like Flips. You can use it with a Creative Vado as the lens is flat unlike the Flips which is drawn inside.Overall, it cleans the smudges really well. Super portable and handy.
The Olympus B-50SU 4 AA NiMH Batteries and Charger is the best! I used other &quot;low cost&quot; chargers and batteries which were completely useless after only a few months. The Olympus charger and batteries are still going strong! I would highly recommend this product for any camera which uses the AA NiMH batteries. I use them in my Minolta Dimage 5.
Worked well for 2 weeks, but started to have connection issues. Couldn't easily tell where the break was. but had to keep wiggling the wire and the connector for proper audio. Finally gave up and purchased another wire from Radio Shack - much better. This product is not worth the frustration.
I really like this camera. Picture quality is great and it's easy to use. Battery life is exceptional. If there's anything that might deserve a negative remark, it's the flash; the flash tends to wash out the picture pretty bad in some instances. Other than that, I'm really pleased with the purchase.
I wanted to buy a headset for my cell phone.Instead, I got this item.Those are the risks of buying over the internet.
I am a big fan of Microsoft and what it stands for but I dont know what were they thinking with this idea!!!!!!! I was gonna buy a MP3 player about six months ago but when I heard Microsoft is coming out with its own, I decided to wait..so yesterday I got this "Zune" and tried to put it in to my laptop..I have many friends who have ipods and i have closely seen and experimented on ipods of different generations at the stores myself...and also heard how easy is to use iTunes...so when I installed Zune Marketplace...I was surprised how complicated things were...you have to sign up for this...this...and that..I was so mad..I was like all I want is to pay 99cents and download a song!!!!! after 2 hrs of playing with it I've decided to return it and buy an Apple ipod...very disapointed in Microsoft..This product looks like it was hurried to put in to the market..to compete with an Apple...
I am currently a part-time college student as well as a small business owner. Therefore, I needed to find a fax, printer, scanner and copier that would let me do my school work AND business work at the same time.Printing: This HP 5510 is a great printer. It is, however, a LOUD printer, compared to the two other HP's I had before (HP 1210 all-in-one, but with no fax, and a HP 930C, just a regular printer). The quality, set at draft, is pretty good and for my photography class homework, it looks just as if I printed it from the school library's laser printer. So far, I have printed tons of documents, HW and photographs and the ink catridge that CAME with the printer is still going strong.Scanning\Copying: Again, the printing is pretty noisy. My roomate didn't complain, but she did remark at how noisy it was the first time i tried it out. We both got use to it though. The scan quality is so-so and the copying is pretty good. Again, my photography class makes me do a lot of scanning, and even though it isn't PERFECT, the quality is exceptable and it works fine. The scanning program it comes with is also easy to use. For copying, I just have to press a button. Easy.Fax: Now I live in the dorm and when I don't answer my calls, they automatically go to the school's "set" answering machine that I can't turn off. Therefore, I had a few problems setting up my fax setting. HOWEVER, for all those who are NOT in the dorm, you just plug in the phone line and you're all set. It is very easy to set up, there's even a picture poster that you just look at and then plug everything in.For me, I had to call HP customer service for help. THE GUY WHO HELPED ME OUT WAS THE GREATEST. Honestly had not been so pleased with customer service. Even when I called Dell.com it wasn't this pleasant. It took several tries, but within 20 minutes, my problem was solved. (I wasn't even on the phone the whole time, we had to hang up so he could try to fax me something, and then he'd call back right away to see if it worked). In other words, the customer service rep. went ALL OUT to make sure it was working and was the one who called back twice to make sure everything was ok.The size of the printer itself is not as small as the cute HP 1210 I had (which is also a great printer\no fax\but cute & quieter). If you are looking for something of moderate size, noisy, good ink quality, and fax\scanning\copier\printing all in one, I believe this would be your better buy.I also did a lot of research before I bought this printer. I looked at Epson and brother. But please note that HP hardly has any problems or complains (Customer service usually fixes all your problems), whereas the other printers all have faults like expensive ink or perhaps printer problems\errors. For ink, I go to Carrotink.com. They are NOT the cheapest, (e.g. monsterink.com) but they ARE RELIABLE and CHEAP and GOOD QUALITY. I've tried REALLY cheap places and sad to say, that is why I had to buy this new printer...the monstersink or cheapink123 or crappy sites that are ridiculously cheap gave me bad ink cartridges and messed up my previous printer.
THEY BREAK AFTER 2-3 WEEKS, THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE AND THEY WONT STAND BY THEIR WARRANTY.DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
Product nicely made , looks like quality product and performs fine.
I've been using this with my laptop for a while now, and it's been working great! The connection is ever-so-slightly loose, but it doesn't fall out unless bumped -- overall an excellent item!
I purchased this player to plug into my car cassete deck and I am very happy with the results. The kit comes with a remote knob you can plug into the unit if you choose to and they supply enough velcro if you want to attach the remote knob and the player to your car. You can either use the supplied car cassette adaptor or use the headphones, which are surprisingly good. Comes with a cigerette lighter cord to save on batteries, and the Walkman can also charge the batteries through the lighter cord when you're not playing cd's! A very nice feature.The controls, although tiny, are simple to use, and have a lock-down feature which when pressed, prevents the other buttons from working.I have played every brand and type of cd and cd-write imaginable on this player and they all worked perfectly. If you burn your own discs this is an important feature. Haven't had a single skip either, even when driving on bumpy roads.All-in-all a well thought out kit with great sound. I can't imagine a better system, although I must admit sometimes all the wires are a pain. But, if you're not ready to dump your car cassette deck, and still want to play cd's while driving, Sony has provided a great product.
I bought this lens hood when I bought my 55-200mm, f4-5.6 DX VR Nikkor Lens. That lens DOES come standard with the HB-37 (round style) lens hood. I chose to upgrade to this HB-34 (petal style) lens hood for 2 reasons.1) There is less chance of a petal style hood causing vignetting (darkening around the corners of your image) when shooting the lens at wider angles. I have never shot the 55-200mm, f4-5.6 DX VR Nikkor with the standard HB-37 hood, so I cannot confirm or deny if it does cause vignetting. I have been shooting the lens for about a month now with the HB-34, and have had no instances of it.2) The petal style hood looks cooler than the round.This HB-37 mounts very securly to the end of the lens. However as mentioned in other reviews, when mounted backwards for storage, the lens cannot zoom out to 55mm. Personally, this doesnt bother me. I zoom it to about 85mm, mount the hood backwards, and then zoom the lens out until the hood rests gently on the focal ring (about 70mm). As far as I can tell, nothing rubs or scratches when the hood rests on the focus ring, so it doesn't bother me.Summary: Im really happy with the hood!
I've used this to clean several lenses and their filters over the last few years and it's been better than a microfibre cloth that I previously had. Once I wear out the tip on this one I'd definitely buy another.
Fantastic webcam! Audio is great, picture is great. The camera has a low light boost effect which does increase picture detail in low light situations but makes the you look as if you're going in slow motion after you click it.This camera works great with skype and gmail chat. It also comes with a travel pouch which is super convenient and keeps the lense safe.
I was not so sure about buying the music bridge because of what every body was saying about the hi level of skills that you need to make it work.... Thanks God I decided to buy it, it is almost plug and play and works great.
received my samsung 6187 a few weeks ago and couldn,t be more satisfied, wonderful picture, great price from amazon, as well as free shipping and no tax. My only complaint is that the shipping took 2 weeks, a minor issue considering it was free.
Bought it for a traveling companion for a recent trip to Japan and it performed perfectly. He owns an iPod touch and was very happy. Two-pronged plug removed the need for an adapter too. Charging is quick, and you can listen to the iPod throughout; much better than charging via a computer. Unless all your accessories must have little apple logos, skip the ridiculously-priced official AC charger and go with this instead.
This tape player doesn't have a rewind button, and flipping the tape so you can fast-forward it instead is a pain in the middle of a workout. The headphones are also low quality; they certainly don't handle the full volume range of the player, which isn't even that great. The radio reception is also poor. In sum: Bad radio, low volume, terrible headphones, no rewind.
UPDATE July 17, 2010: I still use this mouse today - zero problems!This is my 3rd OCZ mouse. The reason I have 3 is simple. This is simply the best mouse by a long shot. I use it on my MSI netbook and the other 2 on my desktop computers.This OCZ mouse includes extra Teflon pads, glides like ice, is very comfortable to use, and it has buttons for:1. DPI adjustment on the fly (scroll wheel changes color to denote DPI)2. macro progammable button for gaming3. forward/backward buttons4. scroll tilt- left/rightWhat else can I say? When a product works well, you come back for more. Also, thanks to Amazon for yet another flawless purchase experience.Jeff
When you ad a Horn, such as the Dayton, it puts out an amazing amount....I used a 15 watt Amp and it worked great for church project.
This GPS unit is well worth the money (about $150.00). For general use on the road the machine works very well. It makes me feel like a local person guiding me though cities and towns with ease. I am directed though small streets to connect to larger routes without the need to even glance at the machine. The "GPS Lady" (as my children refer to the voice) is loud and clear and keeps me in the correct lane as I approach intersections.Some good sense must be used when choosing routes automatically. It does not hesitate to route me though the bad parts of towns where the murder rates are high. I still keep the Road Atlas handy and check the routes chosen by the GPS and modify them if I see fit.I have saved the purchase price in gas and tolls in less than a month of use during our family vacation. It gets me quickly back onto the freeway when we exit for gas and routes me around toll booths and toll roads if I choose.There seems to be no updates to the software or maps posted yet. I hope the Nextar folks will support the device as promised in the sales information. The MP3 player is very basic and will not work with the GPS feature concurrently (at least not well). The only choice is to play the songs in order or to shuffle The size of the supported SD card was not evident, when I called the Nextar help line they said it supported only 1GB SD cards and below. I was able to use a 2GB SD card without problems. The power cord for the car has a very stiff cord as others have mentioned but this is just a minor complaint.I like this machine and am happy to have spent the money to purchase it.
it broke on the first day. they ripped me off. it froze and then wouldnt turn back on. on the first day. my advice dont order from them
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 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.
awesome product. the bass unit is much bigger and more powerful than I expected. I took my time and still had this up and running in less than 30 minutes. I bought this as a refurbished product, and there is no way to show it. looks and performs brand new !! Also shipping was in less time than expected.
This product is execelent. I have other devices Kingston, but this offers the advantage to introduce a password, the information is private and this for me is very important by the data that I must take to the places that I visit.
Mine lasted 3 1/2 years before the deadly "pop". I tried LG, but they will not help, and the repair would not be worth the cost. This TV is a piece of junk. I will never support LG products of any kind.
I have already reviewed this combination ink package twice, BUT the product is SO GOOD that I don't mind!As previouysly mentioned, I have two or three "almost full" cartridges that DO NOT WORK, so getting two, (one black and one color) ink set that REALLY works, a REAL RELIEF! I WILL BUY INK FROM AMAZON IN THE FUTURE, you guys seem to have a REAL SELECTION these days, as I have bought an assortment of product from you! (Amazon Purchase!)J.C.Lettowgunnyjc@cox.net
The Electricity Monitor works very well and does all that I wanted it to do.Good product.Don
If you have a lightscribe cd burner - these disks are great! You can print your label RIGHT on the disc - very cool! Quick shipment, quality product/packing.
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.
When I got my new camera...a Rebel...I got a macro zoom lens with it...rather than start out learing the camera with a lens like that, I wanted a basic lens to use for routine photos...and to use when learing how to use the camera...it's perfect...ciao
Canon PGI-5 BK 2-Pack Pigment Black Ink Tanksthis ink is great! always by from amazon.
A measure of how much I needed this item is that it took me a week after I received it before I could find all the flash drives I wanted to store in it. It is well constructed, holds my four drives (all different configurations) solidly and is easy to carry. It is not water proof nor will it protect anything from being crushed but it does a good job of keeping a lot of small drives together. Just what I needed at a very reasonable price.
Overall great comcorder. In All areas this camera is great, only thing that could have been better is the still pictures quality. This camcorder matches us against others that cost hundreds of dolars more and does well in compition against it higher priced betters. Its size and fact that it uses standard sony batteries (that we have already) was a great bonus.
Hi...I want to tell the world about my romance with my Canon 20D digital camera.I bought it about 6 years ago and paid $1500.I fell in love with it the first shots I took!Beautiful pictures the best I had ever taken.finally I could take a decent picture and have no worries if it would turn out or not.all of my pictures were turning out perfect! they just did and it was amazing!I became a new person I woke up thinking of my new camera till I went to bedthinking what I would do tomorrow with it .I took pictures of my 7 grandchildren growing up, every event, street photographyand even started my own photography business in my town.that's when it all came to a end. I was doing a wedding,my first wedding at the coast.after the wedding was over and we were doing the pictures and a sneaker wave got me andtook me under and my camera was destroyed.I will buy another one the same 20D camera it's that great.Buy a good canon lens to go with it,at the great price they are chargeing now you can afford both!Gail
After using a cheap set of Koss Sparkplugs for sometime I wanted to treat myself to something nicer. The Metro.fi 2 would seem to be a nice step up from what I had and they were. Sure there was the breakin time and the time it took to get use to putting the product in my ears. I liked the sound that the Metro.fi 2 provided from my MP3 player.Here's what I didn't like about the product, the latter causing me to return them. When walking in cold weather, the thick wires are very stiff and get in the way of everything. Yeah, I know that they are thick for a reason, still not all of us live in a warm climate 365 days a year. After about a week of using them, the left channel became muffled. I first thought that maybe it was 'ear by-product' (wax), but after a good cleaning of both ear and product the issue remained. I even waited a day or so and tried it again, still no joy. So, I choose to return the product for a refund because Amazon had none in stock the trade out.
BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK! Only thing that comes close is the Cannon A560 but it's bigger even though the Cannon is cheaper.
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Initially, I loved this camera; however, after owning it a few weeks, I'm not as enthused.Issues:- Emailing motion detected videos doesn't support modern secure email servers like gmail.- Wifi seems to only work for a few days at a time. I've had to plug into ethernet to keep it running long term.- Fish eye effect is very pronounced. Yeah, you get a better field of view but even objects in middle are warped. Not unreasonable, but you should expect it.- If you choose a higher image quality, you get really bad motion blurring... basically the still background looks great, but everything else sucks. Not a huge deal, but I read the raves about image quality so I purchased it... and quality is only great if you compromise other things.- 1 out of 10 mpeg4 videos for motion detection just won't play because they are corrupt according to Quicktime.- I tried HTTPS sending since secure gmail wasn't supported, but it didn't work because the device only support http 1.0. Most services require the HOST: field (not supported by http 1.0).This webcam isn't bad, but it's in an odd market position. It's not exactly on the easy-to-use side, but if you want optimal control and video quality *at the same price as this device*, you should jet an Asus EEE box, slap a nice Logitech webcam on it and install motion detection software. EEE box only draws 17watts of power and can do things beside waiting for movement when you're on vacation.
I purchased this TV from a big box retailer in July of 2007. I chose this one after looking at the picture and color compared with the others in the store and I was very impressed. It worked get for the first six months. Easy to set up and to use with all my different components (dvd, vcr, sound system, cablebox).However, six months later, I have been having some horrible problems with it. It scrambles and has some horrible color problems (whites are showing up pink and blown out details). I started calling Westinghouse after the first of the year and got the run around. I had the cable company out to check the signal, switched out 2 cable boxes, and did the factory reset a couple of hundred times. It took calling every week for a month to get them working on this. Finally, I was able to get them to send me a box and now its been sitting with them to make whatever decision they are going to make.Although this may have been a rare problem with my particular tv, I feel the way in which it was being dealt with was inexcusable. If a product has a warranty, it should be dealt with in a swift manner. This is a lot of money to be messing with. I would look elsewhere for a better company who respects their customers.
Bought this for work. I got severe headache from staring at my monitors all day. A day or two after I installed this screen filter, my eyes felt much better and my headache almost gone. This screen filter is for 17-18 inch monitors so it doesn't cover all of my 19 inch. I had to shrink my windows to be fully viewable. But it's all worth it.
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.
This unit is quite unique, it is the first tablet portable DVD player I have bought.Let's get straight to the issues:What's BAD!!!!!!!- You can definetely see the pixels up close and you have to be a few feet away from the screen for you not to notice, but I guess it's healthier that way (less radiation)- It's just so tablety but I wouldn't call that too bad, but sometimes you wish for it to be able to fold.What's REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!- This player >>>PLAYS ALL FOREIGN FILMS&lt;&lt;&lt; (DVDs straight from Hong Kong, it's playing all my martial art DVD collection, and everything else in my collection)- Comes with tons of gear, and works great as just a plain DVD playerIf you really would rather have a regular foldable Portable DVD player I would really recommend the Mintek 1720, it's clear and HDTV like, but they aren't made anymore... but it's the best when it comes to foldable. As for other tablets I honestly can't say due to this being my first DVD TABLET portable player.IMPORTANT>>>>>And AGAIN, I have had this DVD portable player for about 3 months, and have played up to 6 DVDs a day and up to 40 movies a week, I do have an audience. It's worked perfect without any issues, and it's not grinding the DVD, oh and it plays MP3 discs and regular audio and VCDs, it's soft and you can't really hear it playing in the background.&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;IMPORTANT
I have the original which is great for cleaning up VHS tapes....the new one can also back up DVDs, so I put away the original for safe keeping and let my kids watch the back-up.
I purchased this card to complement my WRT55AG, dual-band router. I've not had particularly good luck connecting in A mode; in fact, I rarely use it because it's unable to maintain a solid connection. I don't know if this is the hardware or just life with &quot;A&quot;, but I would not recommend using it in a residential setting. Save the bucks, stick with G/B.On the other hand, I&quot;ve had no problems connecting to G (which I use at home) or B (on the road). The supplied software is pretty good for helping identify and select new networks, though it does take a few minutes to switch to a new network.Summary: unless you have a compelling reason, just stick with B/G.
For various reasons, I was not ready to go HD yet, so I checked this TV out at my local Sears store and was blown away by the picture quality. I paid $399 for it that day and haven't regretted it at all. The picture looked even better after I got it home and adjusted the settings. I have it connected to my satellite receiver with the S-video cable and it looks better than any TV I've ever seen, that includes HD TV's. If picture quality is important to you, you can't do any better than this Sony. Hurry and get it before they stop making tube TV's!
Hi,Have been using this keyboard for a little over a year, and actually really like the keyboard. Would hope for better battery life on the Media Pad but do not really use it much.Great mouse.BUT - once you get a scratch in any of the rubberized surfaces you are in for trouble. They will quickly start to crumble and peel off. Unfortunately not in big "just get rid of them pieces" but in small little pieces that mostly resemble eraser crumbles. Very annoying -So if you are a light user it might be fine - but for somebody using this 16+ hours a day this is not what you want.
This unit is as good as the Bose system. You can always find this unit at a much cheaper price than it's list price. It would be worth every penny if you did pay the list price. If you need ipod speakers that sound great, get the iGroove.
Amazon had the best price and it shipped quickly. I couldn't be happier with it. It has a great Hi Def picture for sports.
Works as expected. It isn't supposed to be precision crafted swiss timepiece but it works dependably and does exactly what I bought it for.
I actually purchased this for a backup sound system and PA for my daughters wedding. I had a very hard time finding a DJ and thought that I might have to punt but I did get a DJ at the last minute.I have used this twice since I purchased it and I have found it to me moderately loud. Certainly loud enough for a back yard party. I set the ION up and played my iPod on it for over six hours and I still had two of the four LED Battery lights lit up. I was playing the music at about 3/4 of the full amount.The uint is very portable and easy to move on its rollers or to carry it by the handles built into the side. I haven't tried the mike out yet but I have a good size party in July and I will try to update the review after the party. So far I am very pleased with the ION and would recommend it to my friends.
Solid performance. I purchased several of these SD cards and have been satisfied with them all. One was for the car navigator (Garmin Nuvi 650,) the other for my camera and the 3rd one for my Treo 650 cell phone. More than 2 years later, they are still going strong. The car nav system has been through all sorts of bumps, drops and hot/cold weather as it is stored outside. The memory still loads the custom maps and works the same as it has from day one. Crucial is one of the better-respected manufacturers of memory and I can see why.
Prehistoric TechnologyI purchased the SmartShopper thinking that the technology was a bit outdated. I was right! Although SmartShopper is a new concept I am not pleased with it. I am returning it because it didn't suite my needs. SmartShopper didn't categorize foods correctly when I hit "print". I had to repeat numerous items to get the right one because it only gives you three items to choose from. There should be a color screen and a way to interact and customize your grocery list etc.... I didn't find it suitable for me and my needs. Maybe Im asking too much but this product could be better evolved. Honestly, its not worth my money and if it ever become more consumer specific with evolved technology then I would consider purchasing it. I think it's a waste of time and money for the output of the product.
With DVD blank discs now at less than $.25, this is a great way to capture and archive your favorite shows. Not having the internal hard drive limits use for frequent record and erase, since erase means discard the DVD, but at recent prices for the blanks, perhaps that is not a problem! Easy to use ergonomics. Lots of variety in connecting both in and out.
How come you can buy this on Sony's site for $9.99?
I was hoping these would be decent for wearing while running but I'm already really disappointed after listening to them for five minutes. They have no bass. They don't come close to the random Sony earbuds I have sitting on my desk at work - even when plugging into my laptop's cruddy headphone jack the difference between them is huge and unacceptable. Without bass they just accentuate the flaws in compressed audio.Ergonomically they might be comfortable, but I haven't logged the time to tell. They certainly feel like they'll stay on through most activities.
A sturdy piece of furniture with a beautiful design. If your room has contemporary decor, this will fit in great. Easy to assemble; however, the glass shelves can be heavy for some. You may want to get someone help you with them. The spaces between the glass shelves are generous, surely will accomodate your audio/video equipments, including bulky center channel speakers. The CMS (Cable Management System) is a plus, helping you hide the many cables and wires otherwise laying around. Spend some time thinking about how you are going to place your equipments and organize their cables and wires, and you will be happy with the results.I spent hours browsing the local B&M; stores, and I was disappointed by both the design and the quality of the TV stands on display (made by various popular brands.) My bro saved my day when he called me up and directed me to this piece on Amazon.Bell'O is a great brand while it does not appear as popular to some unless you are an audiophile who frequent showrooms like my bro :-) You will be happy with your purchase as I am with mine.
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.
How is defective product handled? The problem follows the battery when moved to another phone. Will this result in a retailer looking to correct a bad situation?
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.
Koss makes the best stuff. These block outside noise, have great sound quality, and are comfortable enough to wear all day.
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.
Kingston is generally a trusted brand--except recently the RAM in my mother's work computer completely failed on 2x512MB PC3200 400MhZ sticks. That's beside the point; the cards work and that's enough for a decent rating. Who cares what they look like? You'll never see them inside your camera or other electronic device.
It's difficult to grasp just how big this screen is! Even when you extend a measuring tape on the floor to determine what 92inches across is, until you receive the box at home very little can prepare you for the sheer size of this thing!It feels really solid. The end caps have built-in hooks and holes for ceiling or wall mounting. I'm using the screen for an outdoor movie theater so I just used thick screws on my wood fence that protrude out an inch and I'm able to mount/unmount the screen in a few seconds (i.e., not a permanent installation since it's not intended for all-weather outdoor use.)The inner mechanism seems to work smoothly. I haven't run into any real issues; however, I have to lower the screen all the way if I want it to retract all the way back. Not an issue, just a note.I'm using an Optoma Pro260X with an iPhone 4S connected via HDMI running NetFlix and the like, and the screen bounces some major light. Really bright, no noticeable wrinkles in the screen when it hangs (other than the occassional gust of wind). The price is much lower than most other screens smaller than 106 inch 16:9 ratio screens. It's plenty big for outdoors viewing from any angle... I can only imagine what it would look like indoors!Shipped sooner than was stated so that was also a perk. Highly recommend this screen.
My husband bought this camera for me for Christmas mostly I wanted to expand from my point and shoot camera.... I have taken about 200 pictures with this camera and it is amazing... It catches great details of my very active 4 year old....even with the kit lens my pictures are amazing!
I think it was $39.96 at Walmart. We have used for over a year. Quality is good, speed ok, all-in-all, mechanically speaking, a good buy. HP apparently engineered it to accept only low-capacity, fairly high priced cartridges. A machine at my work is designed to accept the #27 (3740's specified black cart.) AS WELL AS THE #56, just a few dollars more with MUCH MORE INK. You can't win----buy a pretty good copier for little money and give the savings back if you buy the manufacturer's brand of ink. We have always been afraid of the refill/store brand stuff so I can't comment on that method of beating the system.
It quit working after about 2 months. It receives but won't transmit. I haven't gotten around to returning it yet.edit: Wow, I just saw what they are selling it for now. Amazing. I think I paid about $80 for it.
Received the product before the scheduled delivery date. Out of package it worked great and does what it needs to do. Quite happy with the prce and quality of the product. Will deal with this vendor again!
The biggest disappointment when setting these up is the fact that Microsoft forces you to download Windows Live Messenger to install the drivers for these headphones. I don't plan to use Windows Live, so I changed the configuration to not have it start each time I boot up. Those I've talked to on the phone while using these have been very impressed. Sound and microphone quality is excellent. Fit is very tight, could get uncomfortable after more than 15 minutes.
...and counting. These turntables are very tough, and they can last for so many years, The torque on this thing is so strong that it acts as if it's running on steroids. Definitely the #1 turntable that most DJs love to crave for, and many upcoming DJs that would die to get a pair. Nope, can't go wrong with these babies!
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.
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)!
Bought at Best Buy with the recommendation of the sales tech. Box includes a line that says "works with vista" brought it home and went through the install process. After having trouble went online and found that most people use an updated driver that is not sold with the card. install updated driver only to get error code (10) more internet research an I found that Windows Vista(64) users with more than 2Gb of ram are sol. returning this morning. will not buy Netgear again. Considering leaving Best Buy as well...
Bought this as an amp for a Sonos zone. Worked for 6 months, but now audio comes and goes. Too bad, because when it worked, it was perfect.Update: changed it to use Line 2 as the input, and it's working reliably, now. (Thanks Aleks.) There was probably something about that in the instructions, but I'm a leader, not a reader...
I spent lots of time with old ethernet/parallel print servers that wouldn't quite work with GDI and other low cost printers.I was skeptical that this would work.I was impressed that this print server worked with an easy 5 minute guided setup on my Minolta 1250W GDI printer.The range of the wireless (Im using B, not G) is fine (covers whole floor of large home).This device is an excellent solution for putting 2 USB printers anywhere you want them without dealing with the 16ft limitation of USB, or having to run any ethernet or parallel wires.(I don't have to cut and run any wires in my new home). Plusyou get added bonus of having a normal cheap ($100~) printerbecome a networked printer for all to share. (and you don'thave to have the original host computer on to print, as youwould with USB.)
I'm an amateur photographer and take a good many outdoor and wilderness pictures. I have essential tremor in my hands (slight trembling) that makes holding a camera still almost impossible. This Davis and Sanford Trailblazr monopod is exactly what I needed. I love it. I can easily and quickly adjust the length so I can take pictures standing up (I'm 6'2"), sitting in a canoe or kayak, or anywhere in between. I'll never be without this monopod.
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!
Very pleased with product. I have 5 computers in my house networked through this router and the computers can be anywhere inside the house or in any part of our 2 acre lot and still receive an excellent signal. Highly recommend for a large home or office.
I think it's a good product and intuitive when it comes to connecting, offers good benefits, I recommend it.
I was recently told by my trainer I had to get a different mouse, preferably a track ball due to some pain developing in my wrist.Lots of research led me to this product.I have had no complaints with this trackball. I use it 9-11 hours a day and think it is great. I use it with a Mac OS X Snow Leopard machine and it works without problem.For those new to trackballs, this product uses your right thumb to control the ball. I was worried I would not be coordinated enough to make this an efficient input device, but after five minutes, I was using it with the same accuracy I have with a mouse.I am a web designer, using art applications that require precision and have no problems with this trackball.Lastly, after a couple of months, the ball started catching. After some fiddling, I was able to pop the ball out of the socket and clean out the gunk. Problem solved. The ball is very firmly seated, so I was not sure it was going to come out. Don't worry, you won't break it. Grab hold and pop it out. I now clean it weekly (usually while on the phone) and it continues to work smoothly!Highly recommended.
It is axactly the same as I wanted. Now I can listen to as many songs as I want
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.
Very nice speaker I used it to complete a set that I had got at Fry's on sale. Very good speaker and good people to deal with.
I like the way I can use it to save the GPS. Would like to have some openings in the back of it so I did not have to remove the case to plug it in to 12V adapter, etc
dead on arrival - producing error messages - returned after a long search for the source of the USB port connectivity issue. Squandered many hours of precious time!
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.
Quick and Easy way to remove smudges and dust from SLR Cameras and Lenses.Note:When Amazon was out of stock, I ordered from a 3rd party vendor, Eforcity and received a counterfeit product. It wasn't the same high quality as the original Lens Pen and it went back to that vendor for a refund. I reordered from Amazon and received the correct product. So beware of counterfeits that are not of the same quality. I have used the NIKON version of the Lens Pen and it is identical, except for red vs. yellow plastic with black and of course, the higher price.
Bought this for my sony camera and it does what it is supposed to do! and the price is better than at retail stores.
I own an olympus e-20, an amazing camera. I bought this one as the accessory to the larger brother and for my wife.well it's a piece of junk.outdoor pictures were great! indoor lower than reg. lighting pictures were awful! if I wasn't within 5 feet of the subject, then the picture came out far too dim!!! couldn't even fix on my ibook.it's going back within a day or so, when I have time.sorry, will try the new nikons for point and shoot and see how those rate.
Had problems getting it from seller, but I did after several emails. Good product, good price.
I do not know where the negative reviews are coming. I have had my MP3 from Dell for two years. It is fantastic. It is easy to use and has had no problems. My son's IPOD just lost 40 gigs of sons. Fortunately, he had them on his Apple. He has replaced it under extended warranty 3 times and is about to do it again. I still my MP3 from Dell.
FROM THE FIRST SECOND THIS ITEM DIDN'T WORK. YOU HAD TO CONSTANTLY REBOOT IT TO GET CONNECTED. THE TECH SUPPORT (AFTER 3 HOURS) SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE AND I SHOULD EXCHANGE IT. WHY WOULD I WANT ANOTHER PIECE OF JUNK. I RETURNED IT AS FAST AS I COULD AND GOT A BELKIN. NO PROBLEMS WITH IT. WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS MANUFACTURE AGAIN.
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.
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.
I bought a maxtor drive and have nothing but problems with it. It was used to back up my files but instead I spent most of my time deleting them and losing tons of information that I will never get back!!!!
This thing is uncomfortable, has a so so microphone, can be a little quiet and I would never buy it again on purpose. The only thing good about it is it is a 2.5 MM jack so it fits the tiny jack on the excellent Panasonic cordless phone. If only this thing has Bluetooth or a regular 3.5 MM headphone jack.You only buy this thing if you have to and I think Panasonic knew that when they designed it.
This product worked great out of the box, but it wasn't immediately clear how the receiver should be oriented, nor was it obvious that the acknowledgement blue led (that blinks when it receives IR commands) should be routed the same way as the receiver. The LED should really be integrated with the receiver, so you don't have to run two wires!Also, the receiver seems to be sensitive to sunlight at times. The blue acknowledgement LED will stay on solid if that happens. Close the drapes and open them again usually solves the problem. If you don't do that, the regular IR commands you're trying to send won't get through at all!
They shipped and I received the item super fast. It went Fed ex ground and had the best all around price. Will order another when I need it.Thank you!
To get this microphone at a CB shop or a truck stop your going to end up paying close to $60 bucks. Im an OTR truck driver and my cab is noisy even with the windows rolled up. Ive gotten several complements on how crystal clear my radio sounds now. I have this mic hooked up to a Galaxy 959 (peaked & tuned), with one of those cheap steel antennas from the truckstop and I couldnt be more happy.
Bought the low price battery from the Amazon partner Smart Parts for a friend who is not a techie. It arrived immediately. It installed easily and got the laptop working again.
I've had this Satellite notebook for about 3 weeks now. This is my first notebook and I'm impressed. I just love the clarity of the screen. It wifi's at a "Lot" of places. I'm still learning about security. I havent tried the DVD burn yet. That's next on my list. But so far it's a big thumbs up
I was looking for medium-budget whole-house audio system. Finding the right receiver at the right price was pretty easy. Using a speaker selector to split the audio to multiple rooms is an affordable option, but speaker impedance matching can be a problem and you need lots of power from the receiver if you want all rooms on at the same time. A power amp is a better solution, but the multi-room amps I found were over $1000. The AudioSource Amp 100 is a great compromise solution - even power distribution to all rooms, good sound quality, and enough power for enjoyable listening. I'm sure the $1000+ amps sound better and can drive more power, but the Amp 100 has what I need.Some of the older review complain about the amp switching off too quickly when losing the audio source. I definitely don't have this problem - the amps shut off after about 5 minutes of no audio signal.The one surprise I got when I received the amp was the volume selector. From the pictures I saw (with two knobs on the front of the unit), I assumed the two channels had separate volume controls. In fact, one knob is volume for both channels and the other knob is balance. Not a big problem, just not what I expected.
Great product, only thing is initially it takes forever to set itself at a location. I think I have to call the support for that, I heard they reset it and it should be ok.
These headphones are perfect. They live up to Their brand name. You can't beat the price. I love them.
I bought this because when riding the bus I would hear more noise than music. The noise cancelling is fair and the fit is also fair. I would not spend over 100 for this pair of ear buds. At best this is a 50.00 pair of ear buds.
This is a very solid and reliable product. Very few false alarms, laser is awesome, but generally to late. Not fault of product but basic caracteristic of the laser beam itself.
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 extremely pleased at how light this product is, yet the sound quality is very good.I have been looking for something to work out with for over a year. After I saw what this could do for the money, I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did. Unlike an IPod nano, I don't have to pay for my music and I won't get tired of the songs played because of limited variety.For the price I know I made a good choice. I didn't want to make a large investment until I upgrade my phone so this is perfect.I highly recommend it.
The Harmony 550 gets the job done, but not without problems. The largest problem is the software. The PC version of the software is slow, bloated, and, as of version 5.3.2, leaks memory like a sieve; for every action you perform, the memory footprint of the software increases, with no noticeable decrease. I've seen process sizes for the HarmonyClient.exe running over 400 megabytes. Thus, as you use the software, it becomes slower as the process size increases. Periodically, you need to restart the Harmony software or it will simply slow to the point where it will not respond.The software appears to store all your data on a web server and not very fast one. Essentially, the software replicates a browser interface with web-like form interfaces you see here on Amazon. The upside of this is, in theory, Logitech can leverage the information provided by all its users to correct any incorrect data on its database. Yet, many of the signals on my remote had to be corrected by hand. (Thankfully, you can teach your Harmony every signal it needs from your original remotes.) Logitech's central database on consumer remotes may be a work in progress.Final nails in the software's coffin are the fact that the software's installer set the client to run for all users by placing a link in the Windows Startup menu for all users. My preference would be to have a choice to have it start up automatically (rather than just start it); since the initial process size is 92 megabytes and I infrequently change my settings, I'd rather it start only when I want it. Also, an option to install the software for just me or all users, rather than starting it up for everyone, would have been polite.The Mac version of the software would not install on my 12" Powerbook running OSX 10.3. A quick scan of Logitech's website showed no updated version of the Mac software. Thus, I can't vouch for the claims of Mac supportOn the positive side, the software lock-ups are infrequent enough that I could set the remote up through a long process that took 90 minutes. After the set-up process was complete, I found several mis-configurations in my remote. For example, the TV would not turn on, I could not tune my receiver on FM, the power button for my Tivo would not work, and the volume on the amplifier would not budge when I selected my Mac Mini. Most of the problems were due to the stock remote settings being incorrect for my original remotes. After another 30 minutes, I was able to get the Harmony to learn the correct control signals from my original remotes. It takes considerable time and effort to get the remote working if you have a complex home setup.The redeeming side of the Harmony is the remote itself. The look is simple, the buttons are backlit with LEDs, making it usable in low light, and the interface is intuitive. There are two modes of use: by activity and device. When you select an activity, the remote will set up your system. For example, when I select "Watch Tivo," the remote will turn on my receiver, TV and Tivo and then tune my TV and receiver to the proper inputs. Additionally, through the software, you can elect to control the volume for any activity by whatever device you choose. When I choose "Watch Tivo," the volume buttons on the Tivo control the receiver. The remote has device buttons, allowing you to control a specific device. For example, when I switch on my Mac mini to listen to iTunes, for reasons I do not understand, I cannot control the volume with my receiver when the device is in "Mac Mini" mode. Thus, I switch to the receiver device mode and then my remote becomes a remote for the receiver. The concept of a remote with an activity where specific button operate different device based on what you are doing is brilliant.In the end, I was able to trade 6 remotes for one. Unfortunately, I find the remote a bit sluggish. It takes 3 seconds to turn everything on. This does not sound like a long time, but it feels like it. Also, when flipping through the Tivo interface, I commonly go past options when scrolling by hitting a directional one too many times because the remote seems to introduce a significant delay (a fraction of a second). I'm keeping the Harmony 550, as it beats going back to 6 remotes.Pluses:Exceptionally customizable and flexibleIt works (on a PC), I now have one remote, not six remotesGreat activity and device interfacesMinuses:Sluggish performance when hitting buttonsSoftware painful for use due to poor quality and designUpdate: As of version 7.2.3.5, the software works under OSX (10.4). Many of the performance problems have been addressed. However, the software is a web application (it always was). This is good as it stores your settings on a server (mine were still there after a 2-year period) but bad in that, every time you press a button, you have to wait for the Logitech server to give you results. If you have the fastest computer ever, you'll still wait the time it takes to communicate the request and receive the response. For me, that's just under a second. It's annoying as, to fiddle with the settings for any Activity, I must press about 15 buttons. Additionally, the button for the option to set and the next button are on opposing sides of the screen!LogiTech's strength is hardware, not software. They designed and created an excellent remote and saddled it with software that seems to thumb its nose at users with technical and usability issues (e.g. slow times, huge number of steps to configure items, no clear view of what is happening when problems occur). However, LogiTech is still working on the Software and the technical problems (if not the usability issues) are being addressed by LogiTech.Still, over time, I've gotten used to the remote and have come to appreciate how hard it is to control so many different devices, each not designed to work with the Harmony Remote. If you have an issue with one of your devices, using the software is like sticking pins in your eyes, otherwise, it's merely unpleasant, but typically you set it and forget it until you buy a new component. If Amazon allowed it, I would up the rating to 3 stars for the software improvements.For those of you wondering if it works with an XBox 360 - it does.
I have an optical mouse and keyboard and this has been great for keeping their batteries charged. Lately,it seems the batteries aren't holding their charge as long--don't know if the batteries were not the best or if that's just the nature of rechargeable batteries. The charger itself is very easy to use and I've had no problems with it.
I was quite shocked by the performance of this amp, especially when used anywhere near max output power. Generally speaking class D's distort much more than other types of amps when operating at or near max output power. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the performance of this unit at this price point and would recommend it for anyone looking to put together a budget build of any kind.
This is a good basic system. A little bigger than I thought. Hits hard and fills the low end nicely. Handles lots of volume with out distortion.
Received the storm gray backdrop and it's not nearly the dark shade that you see here, it's much lighter. Maybe they put the wrong color in the tube, I'll have to double check that when I get home. However you can use depth of light to darken it by placing your subject a few extra feet from the backdrop and not lighting the backdrop but using a hair light instead. I recommend ordering swatches to see what the true colors are prior to ordering.
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.
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
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.
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.
I bought two of these tripods for my Canon XL-H1s. I was looking for the cheapest tripod that would support the weight.The tripod comes with a bag, carrying strap, and an extra mounting plate. Another review mentioned a missing alan wrench. I didn't see anywhere that said it came with one, or why you'd even need one.Another review mentioned poor design on the mounting plate, but it worked just fine for me. You unscrew the tab on the right and hold down on the button on the left, and it slides right out. Then you screw it in just like pretty much any other plate.It comes with two handles, but you'll want to remove the right one if you want to tilt the camera up and down, as the handle gets in the way of the knob that controls that.If you're looking for a professional fluid head, you'll want to buy or rent one of those $1000+ tripods. But this one is more than adequate for projects where the fluid movement isn't going to make or break your film.
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 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.
Battery life and recharge time is abysmal!Cannot buy accessories for i750 on their web page!Software is Windoze only!I live in California & cannot windshield mount; should be a usable dashboard mount included in box!Another example of a good small company bought out by a corporate giant, profits first, screw the buyer!Going on EBay to look for a TomTom Go510
Hi,I finally got the K10D (actually got it as an early Xmas present for my wife,but she's nice enough to be willing to share) ;) We're both novices with SLR's, but willing and eager to learn real photography. So this review will have more resonance for those who are just getting into the SLR world.In searching for a camera to buy, we looked at the K10D, Nikon D80, and Canon 3D and 5D. All of these, of course, are perfectly capable of taking fantastic photos. The main thing that wound up sealing the deal for me (no pun intended) was the price/features ratio. The weather sealing, anti-shake, dust removal, compatibility with just about any Pentax lens ever made, the dedicated RAW button, the intelligent design....all for a much lower price than its competitors.People have made a fuss over certain perceived drawbacks. Some people say the autofocus is slow in poor light. We tried taking some test photos indoors at night with just two lights on, and it seemed okay to me. I suppose it may be marginally worse than other cameras in its class, but unless you're a professional, I don't think you'll notice it at all.Also, someone commented on the sound of the shutter. It's not whisper quiet, but it's certainly not like some sort of jet plane taking off either. It's a shutter. All SLR's will have some shutter noise. If the shutter noise is really a major priority for you, maybe there's a camera with a slightly quieter shutter action, but it seems to me the noise difference is pretty negligible. I certainly have no problems with it whatsoever. And if you're really nervous about the noise, go try it out in a store.Which brings me to another point--if you're considering buying an SLR, you MUST--repeat, MUST--go try several out in a store. Do NOT buy an SLR without holding it in your hands first and playing with it. This is particularly true for the K10D. It IS a slightly heavier camera than others in its class. Not so heavy that most people would be uncomfortable, but I feel that there are a few people who would probably find it heavier than they'd be comfortable with. My wife and I both have no problems with the weight (and remember too that you'll have a lens on it). For me, the heaviness is a good indication of how solidly made the K10D is (metal frame, high-quality textured plastic casing). This thing is built like a tank.To sum up, I can't be happier with our purchase. If I had to do it all over again, I'd still buy the K10D, in a heartbeat. For those thinking of buying it, keep in mind that new Pentax cameras, the K20D and K200D, are rumoured to be announced in January...so if you can wait that long, it's possible you might be able to buy the K10D's successor, which by all accounts might be even better than this already-great camera. However, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the K10D itself. Absolutely terrific, highly recommended.EDIT: One thing I forgot to mention. Many editorial reviews you'll find online speak about how this camera is designed for the "advanced amateur", citing things like the lack of "scene modes" and other automated features. This may scare off some total SLR novices. It almost scared me off too. Now that I've tried it out, here's the deal: if you are a novice, the K10D *will take good pictures for you without any effort*. It has a "Green" mode, which is its fully automated mode. You point it at a subject, the camera calculates everything, and you press the shutter halfway down briefly to let the autofocus do its job, and then you take the picture. Couldn't be easier, and the pictures come out fine in most situations.The caveat is this. If you want to take *brilliant* photos, the kind you dream about taking when you see those travel magazines or nature shows; if you want to take photos that truly take advantage of the full capabilities of this camera, the kind that are razor crisp and vibrantly coloured or look like they were taken by Ansel Adams; if you want to take incredible night photos, or ultra-high-speed action photos..... then you *will* need to learn some basic photography. That means learning about things like focal length, aperture, ISO settings, depth of field, lenses, etc. So if you're hoping to get brilliant photos in every situation without any effort, or if you're buying this for people who permanently have their VCR's set to 12:00, this probably is not the right camera to buy.However, if you're willing to learn a little about photography, this camera will be a very rewarding instrument. In full automatic mode, it's adequate for most tasks and takes a decent picture. In manual and semi-manual modes, its performance is among the best SLR's out there (I'm still learning....but if you look through the user gallery at PentaxForums, you'll see thousands of examples of what the camera is capable of).
This bulb produces the equivalent to sunlight. I put them in cheap lights with an aluminum reflector and clamp from the hardware store. It works good because what you see is what you get. The bulbs are very hot so you have to be careful. I use a few at a time to take portraits of my kids. These eliminate shadows.
I've used a handheld scanner for 10 years and bought this to listen to local police and fire. I paid less for this than my handheld but I get much more for the money.
When I received this camera I took a lot of test shots, they were quite impressive. I didn't use the camera for about a week and found it didn't work because of a dead battery, even though it had been fully charged.I bought a spare battery thinking it may have been defective, same thing even though I made sure the battery was fully charged and the camera was off.I then searched the online forums and found that this was a fairly common problem. When I called Canon support they first tried to blame it on something I had done. I told them that there were numerous people with the same problem and canon should be aware of it and asked if they had a download that could fix it.Their reply was to remove the battery except when I was using the camera. I said: "That is was not acceptable as too often once in a lifetime shots would be missed while fumbling to install a battery."It was agreed that I should RMA the camera and although it was still under warranty it cost $$ to insure and ship it.When it was finally returned (I missed all the holiday pics) they claimed to have re-soldered a circuit board and replaced the tripod socket.I don't believe they did anything and now the little latch that holds the battery in place is worn out and I use a rubber band to hold the battery in. It still takes good pictures though.
I added a CATV card to my PC and went from 3 taps (2 TVs and Broadband modem) to 4. The broad band performance and the signal quality on the TV on the last tap dropped. I bought this... put the input of the cable coming into the house right into it, to the out put of this thing and put it into the 4 way splitter. Works wonderfully. I now have kicker broadband access (off the first tap of the spitter) and flicker/snow free TV (off the last tap of the splitter). Also its great to have cable to my PC so I can record, search, etc video using Vista Media Center. I really recommend this if you put it right where cable comes into your house. It fixed all the problems the cable company could not with my video quality and broad band performance.
This bag is just pefect! I purchased it for my Dell Inspiron 6400 and, although the fit was pretty snug, I am very pleased with the purchase. It is easy to carry and above everything else, is very stylish and professional.
Works great out of the box. Problem is you can't configure it using the web based interface. You need the wizard...that's a problem the manual is worthless. Everyone withing a 500 radius of you will enjoy their "free connection and bandwidth" and that sucks.
Buy the cheaper unit. half the price, more features, same or grater protection, same manufacturer
All I have to say is Radio Shack wanted 30 dollars for the same cable. Are you kidding me? I chose this vendor and even though I had to wait two more days for shipping it was well worth the wait.
Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt Inverter #813-0291It totally pooped out and failed after only a few months occasional use. It worked fairly well on some things like 85 watt curling iron and cellphone charger. It would recharge the laptop but struggled to power the laptop if the laptop battery was low. This despite the very low power demand rating on the laptop.Recently on a long trip it just wouldn't work any more. We looked it over, tried a different cord on it, and it wouldn't respond. Forgetting it had a one year warranty and having no room for dysfunctional stuff, we tossed it in the trash. Rats!We are shopping for a 400 or 500 watt inverter now. This one was marginal for our laptop and we need to be able to count on the inverter for the things we need it for. I wouldn't recommend this tiny device.
We purchased this for my elderly mother. We programmed it, and it worked, but a few days later she told us it was inoperative.At this point, all it does is "flash" when pointed at the TV, but it will not control the TV at all! I've taken the batteries out, tried to reprogram it, all to no avail. And I've done this more than once!I bought one of those "All in Ones", (however, this one just controls the TV), and it seems to be working fine. Sorry to see others have also had trouble with the RCA unit.
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.
Purchased for a two week vacation to travel down the east coast from NH to VA and back home. Got us everywhere successfully even right down to actual street addresses in inner city Baltimre and Washington, DC. A more detailed user manual would have made learning how to usethe unit easier although we did learn through trial and error. We were very glad to have TomTom on board with us in unfamiliir territory.
Great quality and durability. Sheething is very thick and the ends are sturdy. Not much else to review other than it's durable and it works. Stop wasting money on generic cabling people!
Product has build quality issues. Ordered two of these and one of the two ports in one of them was DOA. Did not bother sending back.
I've owned 2 of these now, but won't be buying any more. The battery only lasted a few months in the first one, making it useless as a UPS and just a very expensive way to plug several devices into one electrical outlet. The second one (another brand-new unit) didn't fare much better. Unless you are willing to buy a new unit every 6-12 months I'd avoid this one.The manufacturer wants more for a replacement battery than the whole unit cost, so that's not a good option.
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.
I am SO glad I came to Amazon to buy this adapter! APPLE wanted to charge me $30 for the exact same product and I bought it for $5 here! It works perfectly! I LOVE AMAZON.COM!!!!
Since I bought this detector, I have driven about 5000 miles and it has warned me numerous times. The auto mute feature gives you a reasonably loud beep or two, but does not drive you crazy in scenarios when you cant spare a hand to hit the mute button. I have been extremely satisfied.
I would not waste your time on purchasing a Toshiba PDA. I bought my E740 arund July of 2002 and it has been in for service twice for HW issues and stability issues.To add insult to injury, Toshiba will not be offering an upgrade to WM2003 for the E740 community. I would not trust them to do the same with their new &quot;flagship&quot; product, the E750...Buy another PDA, do not get burned...
This thing is a life saver for photographers at all skill levels. You'll carry it with you everywhere and wonder what you did without it. Plus it makes a good gift / stocking stuffer for the photographer in your life. Highly recommended.
My order arrived on time without a long waiting period. this is my favorite DVD_RW to use for my media.
I thought I might try one of these after having owned several iPods. Right out of the box its clearly no iPod. Looks and feels cheap like a plastic toy. The screen is bigger but the resolution is about the same. Bottom line is it doesnt compare to iPod and even some of the other alternatives like the Zen
This was a perfect addition to my slowly growing collection of modular audio system equipment. It's compact, simple, powerful, and fits in with the rest of my equipment. I highly recommend this for people who install and strike their equipment regularly.
Bought this as a less expensive alternative to the Sony charger when I lost the charger that came with my camera. It works well, but if I leave it plugged into the wall, I can hear it soaking up electricity -- it starts to hum. Easy fix - unplug it when it's done charging (should do this anyway to save phantom electricity).
Great product & best price that I found in researching it. Very well made & shipped quickly. Monster products are the best in the marketplace for power bars/centers.
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.
I've used this laptop riser for a few years at work and I've never had any issues with it so I finally purchased one for myself.It is very sturdy, adjustable (so you can change the angle of the laptop), and allows for excellent ventilation for your laptop.Overall, I've been really impressed with this product.
I've gone from MX700 to MX1000 to G5 (all logitech, of course), and after getting a laptop with Bluetooth embedded, thought the MX900 would compliment it nicely. I wasn't disappointed. The MX900 runs seamlessly, without needing the provided charging base to be plugged in, exactly as I'd hoped.I use it to game, or whenever I think it'd be more convenient that the trackpoint/touchpad. I'm very happy with it.
I was nervous about accepting my HDTV with the side of the box 1/4 ripped off and hanging. The carrier said I didn't have to accept it, BUT I did. It was over-packed and protected well from inside, BUT I didn't know that until I unpacked it and the carrier had left. It's working very well. I couldn't be happier. Well, maybe I could. Direct TV offers the most HD service, BUT I loose signal much more than CATV, who offered crap for HD service. Over-all I am satisfied, BUT it's not a perfect world.
This remote has done a fantastic job for me. I have a very complicated system to control with a tv, satellite, av receiver and xbox 360 that all require precise input changes to work properly together.It took a while to program it just the way I wanted (read about 2 weeks) but now my entire system is so simple to control that my visiting mom could figure it out. This remote has made controlling my living room so much easier! Thanks Harmony!
The item's picture on this website isn't an accurate depiction of what showed up on my door step. The picture on the website leads you to believe that you're ordering a screen with a BLACK exterior casing (perfect for a dark theather room). What was actually sent was a screen with a WHITE casing. Nothing in the description (that I can find) says what color the casing actually is ... needless to say ... BUYER BEWARE!!!Guess I'll see how good Amazon's return/replacement process works.
First let me say that it will NEVER look as rounded and sturdy on your camera as it does in the product photo. Even when it's behaving well, it's going to look a little more jerry-rigged and flimsy. So far, it seems to help a little with providing more warmth and less blue/white glare to photos. But it's not necessarily what you think it is going to be from the photos, so if you want a headstart on making something homemade, go ahead and buy this. But if you expect it to look and perform super professionally, keep looking. I've seen a Gary Fong Puffer in action and it looks amazing. I've heard comments that it breaks easily used with Nikon cameras (something about the fit in the hotshoe) but I've got a Canon. It looks a lot sturdier than this and it performed really well in the shots my friend took.
If I weren't so busy, I would have returned this. The fact is, it seems very poorly engineered: the wide flat single tab in the connector is half the width it is supposed to be and the monitor shows green lines when I try to use this cable.
I've had a PalmIIIx since release. I can not and will not live without it. Ease of integration with many desktop PIM software, extensie body of 3rd party products enhance the very funstional native applications. The additional RAM, sharp screen and Grafitti (which I use in meeting taking real-time notes) are great.I have since encouraged many of my customers to purchase this device. Not a one is disatisfied.
The backpack is great for the price. Similar 17 inch backpacks made by name brands like Targus and SwissGear cost $50 and up. This dell backpack is nearly half that price.It's HUGE(height and width.) I see it as both a pro and a con. Pro because it holds more stuff, and as a con because it probably won't fit into a small locker.It's pretty thin (overall). My old backpack could stretch to be almost a foot thick. I'd say that this one will only stretch to about 8 inches.The shoulder straps and back are well padded and comfortable.The fabric feels and sounds like plastic. I guess that's from the rigidity of the fabric. It should go away with time.All in all, it's a pretty good bag. It's especially good for the money.
The unit died after only 2 weeks of use, but replacement was shipped immediately. New one is working fine.
I've been using computers and mice for way too many years, and the "switch the mouse from the right hand to the left" trick wasn't working anymore. I tried out many mice and trackballs in the store, and this worked best for me.There is a learning curve with this. It took me a couple of days to stop having the "jitters" with the mouse pointer, and another week or so to feel comfortable that I knew I could put the pointer exactly where I wanted. Now that I am used to it, I would not go back.I suggest the easyGesture extension for Firefox for anyone desiring to reduce their mouse movements, and especially for anyone getting used to a trackball for the first time. A click, and a circular menu is displayed right where the pointer is, and you can move forward, backwards, and do up to 63 other user-defined actions. I found it very helpful when getting used to the Trackman, as I had a much larger target to aim for, and it was much closer to where my mouse currently was -- I no longer had to aim for that little tiny close button at the top of the window, etc.
I am an electrical engineer and the unit IMPRESSED me! Not only can you see the cost of what you're testing: Day, Week, Month and Year but the unit will also tell you Watts, Volt-Amps, Voltage and Power Factor! This product was one of the best buys I have made in a long time.
I had trouble finding a bag that fit my 12 inch widescreen notebook. Other bags sized for regular 12 inch notebooks were too small, and I did not want a fits-every-single-thing-you-own sized satchel. The Targus CVR200 holds my XPS M1210 with a little extra space to fit the charger in next to it if I need to. There's divider for a legal pad/magazine/file folder/etc inside the main pouch, and a flapped pouch on the front big enough to hold another notepad with a few pen loops and a small pocket about right for a set of earbuds and a flash drive. The case is light and easy to carry by the handles or shoulder strap, and the material protects the laptop from small knocks and bumps. I have been very pleased with this bag.
I bought this vacuum reluctantly. I read so many reviews of stick vacs that had poor suction, were flimsy, broke in two, and were a pain to store. I still wanted one, but couldn't find one that had a compact enough head (to fit in a couple of tight spots that I don't enjoy sweeping) until I came across the Sanyo SC-WP100... a Sanyo? Didn't know they made vacuums!But no one had reviewed it yet, so I tried finding one in town to at least see one before buying. But it seems Amazon.com is one of only a handful of places that sells them anywhere. So, I went ahead and ordered it.Long story short: I am thrilled with it.It does everything it says it can. Weighing only 6 pounds and equipped with wheels, it's easy to maneuver. It has good suction, snatching things up from an inch or two away. It works great on hard floors and equally well on area rugs; I'm sure in a pinch, it'll touch up your carpets. The head flips over and can be fitted with a Swiffer cloth to sweep hard floors. The dust cup is easy to remove and dump out. There is a sponge-type filter that is easily removed for washing. It has a quick-release for the power cord, which has a notch in it for docking the cord to keep it out of your way while you work.This brings me to my only complaint: the power cord is on the short side being only 16-ft long. But, it only causes me a problem in one room and is easily remedied with an extension cord, so only a slight inconvenience.And when you're done with the SC-WP100, no need to hang it up or lean it against a wall; You can stand it up just like a full-sized upright... added convenience.At $39.99, it's a bit more than the competitors, but worth every cent.
Give me your sore, your cramped, your aching, and your pained fingers, hands, and wrists. The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 will assuage concerns of carpal tunnel syndrome while providing some of the best typing you will ever experience on any keyboard ever made.I've been using a 4000 since its initial release in 2003. It is the first keyboard I've ever owned that I have to replace because I WEAR IT OUT like running shoes.* First Timers *If you've never used a 4000 before, you'll find that there is a slight learning curve, even with experience with previous models of Microsoft Natural Keyboards. The incline which places your wrists in proper typing position (a position that few of us learned, much less execute properly). This typing position may feel odd at first, but prevents any onset of carpal tunnel syndrome - an unfortunate condition I refer to as the Career Ender for anyone in a profession where writing is a primary activity.* Functionality *In addition to being a splendid ergonomic keyboard, this is the first of Microsoft's lineup where I use the quick-access keys. A Play/Pause button interfaces with iTunes and other MP3 software without programming, the mute and volume buttons are outstanding, and I cannot tell you how useful a Calculator button is (which came as a surprise even to me that I would use it as often as I do).* Overall *I've bought a 4000 for every computer I've ever used (including when I worked at corporate locations where a 4000 wasn't provided). It's an invaluable piece of my daily computing, and I recommend it to anyone who is seeking an excellent ergonomic keyboard solution.* About Me *I type 125 words-per-minute without errors and write for a living. In other words, this review is written by a person who only puts their keyboards on light use - I am a heavy user and will break any keyboard I have over time (it's just the repetitive impact nature of the job). That being said, the 4000 holds up to heavy, unending use. I only replace my 4000 every so often because I enjoy the feel of a new keyboard.
After a couple weeks I haven't yet run into any hiccups, but note I haven't exercised the sound swapping aspect (no need). I was able to easily & quickly change the hot-key swap sequence to 2x CTRL, which is much more convenient to hit than SCOLL LOCK. My mouse is ps/2 plugged into a belkin ps2=>usb adapter plugged into the KVM; no problems there. Very good product overall.Two minor quibbles:1) as documented, there's no button to make the swap; a keyboard sequence is the only way, which somewhat annoys my spouse2) as undocumented (I think), the usb ports on the keyboard become non-functional when the keyboard is plugged in to the KVM. I had hoped to have 2 mice in the setup (my ergo one plugged into the KVM, and my spouse's traditional one plugged into the KVM'ed keyboard), but no dice; indeed, I can't get *any* device to work from the keyboard ports: ipod, printer, external drive, silly little keyboard vacuum, etc.
Excellent Sound, nice construction, fits the Nano perfectly (and other sizes too). Excellent purchase for the money.
I purchased these headphones for my wife cuz the ones that you have stick in your ear kept falling out of her ears. She seems to really like thses. She has no complaints at all and weve had them for couple months now. If you dont want to spend to much money I would recommend these.
You get what you pay for :)not bad for games :)
Sounds terrific! I purchased it based on the reviews. I must say it exceeded my expectations. I've owned my share of portable radios and the RF-SW50 has by far the best quality sound. You will want to replace the headset with one that is more comfortable, but the radio is worth it.
I have been using it for like month now. And it is working great. Online video chat or creating videos, just great.
The picture on this TV seems very good. I have used for DVD playback(progressive scan over component(on XBOX)), over the air HD reception, and playing XBOX games(Halo 2 over component cable). The TV does all very well.I like the sound from the TV as well. I am just using the TV's speakers for audio and it sounds great.Some of the features in the menu system are not very intuitive. For instance, there is a DNIE demo function which shows half the screen with DNIE on and half with DNIE off. It is not obvious how to set DNIE on or off after you see the demo.Also, The TV lets you create a favorite channels list for use in antenna mode. It was not obvious how to tell the TV channel up/down buttons to only cycle through the favorite channels. I hope this is possible otherwise it renders the favorite channels list useless.On other note. Becareful buying this TV online. You can not return it if you do. None the online stores will take the TV back. This could be an issue if you are not absolutely sure you prefer this TV.
But with great power comes great responsibility. This will give you absolute control over all your Audio Video components, Home Theater PC and other lighting controls if you can handle programming logic and computer interface. I love this and it work flawlessly and reliably. If it does not it is because you have done a mistake in programming. It does exactly what you tell it to do. If you are familiar with Learning remotes and macro programming you don't even need to look at the manual or help text. Computer interface is so neat I had so much fun programming this. It is so easy if you use your laptop to program in front of the home theater setup. Program let you test every step for accuracy right from the computer. I love its ability to switch from one activity to another without switching off everything first. Do not forget to insert delay after power on command as some equipments take few seconds to power up.Sony makes excellent remotes. I upgraded from SONY RM-VL600 remote which is another excellent remote I used for few years. That is less expensive and much more simple to program and if you do not need this much control and not computer savvy RM-VL600 is the best choice for you.
Normally rating a product, based on anything other that performance, quality etc.. is something I don't do. My One Star rating is strictly based on Amazon's delivery time. Until you actually receive the package and activate it. the product is worthless. Amazon's delayed delivery and my stupidity are equally at fault.I had been saving this in my cart for months. I purchased my laptop at the end of May 2007. Not wanting to put out $299 before I needed to, I decided to order it from Amazon a month before my original warranty expired, not realizing that it could take TWO MONTHS to receive and activate it. Of course that would be too late.I called Amazon the other day when I realized this, and asked if the warranty would be in effect as soon as I ordered it and was told that I would have to wait the two months or so to receive it and then and only then could I activate it. Bummer because I have been thinking of ordering it since I first bought my laptop last year. This one is $50 less than the cost at the Apple store. I thought that I had plenty of time ... that error cost me an additional $50. Fortunately the Apple Store is only about 20 minutes from my house. The early bird catches the $50 worm. Order in plenty of time, probably at least 3 months in advance, just to be sure.UPDATE - 12/20/09. I shouldn't have rated the warranty itself only 1 star (but I couldn't change it later). I have since used the the extended warrant twice, and I can't say enough about the service from Apple. Both times that I had trouble with the life of the battery, they immediately sent brand new ones. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
The camera itself is great. I had some question about grainy picture in low light. I called SONY Service and they explained how to adjust the camera for low light filming without using the "green" Super Night Shot. A small adjustment using the menu system and I was back in business with great low light pictures.I have no problems with the camera. The software is not as good as it could be but allows you to do some editing and copy the DVD for distribution. If you want to do extensive editing, you can use any of the DVD authoring programs with the video from this camera.I am looking forward to many years of quality pictures.
This product works so very well with my headset I use for my at home job. It is simple and easy to use for those moments when outside distractions and noises need to be quickly silenced.
this was a reasonable price and it was perfect for my home, it is safe, and reliable brand and it is not too bulky.
My husband purchased this first then told me to get one. We use it on our fitness walks. It is small enough to tuck away and very easy for old eyes and ears to use. I would recommend.
This program is the best Nikon RAW converter available. Images look much better with Capture NX than conversions through Adobe Photoshop or adobe Lightroom. It's not even close. And the noise reduction for high ISO images is superb. You need this program to get the very best from your Nikon Raw files.
I had a small stock antenna that came with my usb wifi connector, it didn't give enough signal strenght.I replaced it with this antenna. It was installed outdoors via the 8 meter trendnet pigtail cable.Holy cow!!!The antenna worked great.My signal went from -75db to -50db without much pointing. Gave me a 25db gain.Of course line of sight helped with the much improved gain, which i did;t have with stock antenna.Always try to have a clear line of sight whenever possible.The antenna is excellent.Highly recommended!!!
I've had lots of problems with this MP3. Forget about customer service, you can only find FAQ, which are not what you need. Problems:1) The endless menus are annoying2) Bookmarking takes more than four screens3) WATCH OUT! If you let the battery drain it will be dead FOREVER and new ones cost $44.4) These units go dead dead dead, you have to reset, losing everything5) They have tried to do way too much with this little thing. We'd much rather have a player that SIMPLY WORKS6) For audio books, it does have a nice feature: If you shut it down, it starts again right where you turned it off. You can also bookmark, but that takes 4 screens and a minute.7) You can't recharge them with AC, you have to use USB connection that is very lengthly
Worked for 1999 Audi A4, was very easy to use. I had to change the blown fuse at the back of my Audi Concert and did a great job.
Ive had this charger for several years now and its still working well. In fact the batteries that comes included are still working fine. Holding many days of charge (I use them for a digital camera) so I recommend this product.It is very fast (like 4 hrs for 4 batteries) of course not like those 15 min chargers you can buy today, but since it automatically suts off i dont care so much about that.
Working on my Google AdWords campaigns became a literal pain in the neck. While viewing my monitor the additional hours each day, I developed pain in my neck and shoulders, It was suggested that I raise my monitor and by doing so change the positioning of my head while viewing. It sounded simple enough so I purchased the monitor stand. The pain went away and I increased space on my desk. Killed two birds with one stone.
I used this headset at work for a while, for internet phone. It was comfortable and seemed to work very well, most of my coworkers had it too and really liked it.So I got the same one at home for World of Warcraft and am very satisfied. It is a very comfortable headset well worth the cost, I would recommend it to anymore.
1. A previous reviewer stated that this cooler "is made from lightweight plastic". Mine was actually made from aluminum (or possibly steel), not plastic. There's a good chance that there are two versions of this unit, one in plastic and one in metal.2. The same reviewer also stated that the usb cord was too long, but I found it just perfect for my 12.1" laptop (only has usb ports on the sides). For someone with a bigger laptop without rear usb ports, the cord will probably be too short, if anything.3. Seems that this is the exact same unit as the "USB Powered and Most Efficient Metal Cooler Pad with 3 Built-in Fans for Laptop Computer" that's sold on Amazon by a third-party vendor. That one explicitly states that it's made from anodized aluminum.4. The Zalman notebook cooler is probably one of the best available, but who wants to pay $50-$60 for a laptop cooling pad? This way cheaper alternative probably gets the job done in most situations.5. The fans can definitely be heard, but it's quieter than most other coolers I've come across.6. As another reviewer stated, the fans (sleeve bearing, fyi, as one would expect) are held on by screws and can easily be replaced by any hobbyist if they ever fail (splicing would be required). The minimalistic design and cheap cost of the unit makes it simple to repair/customize as needed.7. I haven't found the open underside of the unit to be a big inconvenience. Like other reviewers have stated, all you need is a flat and sturdy base (like a large book or cutting board) if you want to use the cooler on your lap. I actually bought the cooler exclusively for that purpose, and I have no complaints. For the record, and it's probably obvious, but the fans have grills on them so their fins aren't exposed- a reviewer uploaded a nice picture of the underside of the cooler where this can be seen.9. The only issue I'd have with the open underside is that it limits the cooler's portability somewhat since extra care has to be taken to ensure the fans' wires aren't damaged.10. As mentioned earlier, if you have the inclination and a hobbyist skillset, this cooler can easily be customized to suit your needs. You could remove unneeded fans for quieter operation, replace a stock fan with a higher cfm fan for problem areas, or possibly with a little more work and skill, attach a panel to close off the underside. Also, if you happen to have a laptop that sucks air through the sides and exhausts out the bottom, you could easily reverse the airflow orientation of the fans with a little splicing (ironically, the box says this is original direction of the airflow, but it wasn't this way on my unit).Overall, a great bang for the buck cooler, and I highly recommend it.
i replaced a linksys router that continually dropped off line and showed weak reception. the D-link has never dropped off and has great distance and signal strength. much better performance than linksys. simple to set up also
I bought one at a local branch of a national electronics store. I had difficulty typing at any great speed. In addition, my dial-up internet connection was MUCH slower. Slower that is, until I started getting 'dl' errors in my browser (Internet Explorer). Evenually, I got a blue screen of death with a message indicating 'Press enter to return' or 'Ctrl-alt-delete' and lose all work. Neither worked. I had to hard-shut down my machine. I am using a Gateway 800 MHz Pentium III. Switched back to my old keyboard and problems went away. In other words, STAY AWAY.... at least for internet use. It worked OK for MS WORD.It's not going to stay around the house long enough to see if the letters wear off the keys. Please see other reviews for this product.
I used a Canon G2 4.0 megapixel camera and this Canon EOS 20D is definitely all that AND a bag of chips. Don't let the price tag scare you. It's really well worth the price and looking back at it, this 20D camera is THE BEST purchase that I've made in a long time. I'm not even kidding. That's why this camera has so many great reviews from all sorts of people. It absolutely takes great stunning pictures, fast autofocus, fast 5 frames per second, sharp focusing, availability and scalability with the entire vast line of Canon EF and EFS (the newer) lenses. You just can't go wrong. This is hands down the best semi-pro consumer model out there. And trust me, I'm not even a pro and when I take pictures of just people at BBQ's or taking fast shots of my friends playing basketball, it's just amazing. My friends can't believe the high quality and clarity of the photos. Taking a photo of my friend dunking the basketball and freezing the picture while he is in mid-air - Now THAT'S amazing! The modes on the camera are easy enough for a point and shoot person to take great pictures but at the same time, offer so many complex options/customizations for the professional photographer that makes this camera a true winner. I totally did my research when I bought this camera and I'm glad I picked it up. I promise you that you'll love the camera too. It's a great investment and it won't be money thrown away later. Later on if technology gets better and Canon releases a better camera, then you can re-use all of your existing lenses and all you need to pick up is another body. I love it! Love the switch to Digital SLR. Can't imagine how I survived without this wonderful camera!With the 17-85mm lens, it's a deal to get it with this bundle. This lens is the best all around lens. It does everything that the basic standard $50 18-55mm lens does and more. Very good lens to have as a "leave it on the camera and be the 1 lens you choose to have to take it around to travel or carry around with you to take pictures". The one lens that's multi-purpose and good for all around shooting. Can't go wrong! You'll love it! It has the ultra sonic motor that's super quiet, has auto-focus capability for fast auto-focus, and has a good large wide angle for wide shots as well as a healthy zoom for close up pictures. It's made in Japan for high quality, and like a lot of other things in life, there's a reason why it's expensive and there's a reason why you get what you pay for.
I got the 995 a few weeks ago to replace my old Bel 935, which after 6 years was starting to have some issues. I didn't need anything too sophisticated, so I had researched various brands, from the ultra pricey to the bare minimums, including escort, valentine, whistler and cobra, and still always came back to Bel. The 995 had great reviews, but I found it to be so ultra sensitive that it was going off constantly! My area uses K band all over, not X, and there is no way to lower the sensitivity for K, like you can do for the X band. I was constantly muting it, and never knew when I was hearing a real radar alert or a false alarm. I was very disappointed in the performance of the 995, and am sending it back.
For a case just under $2, it's a good deal. I don't yet know what I will use it for. It is too large for a Canon Elph or Sony DSC-T9, and too small for my ultra zoom.I will probably use it to protect some items while travelling. My Treo 650 Palm / Phone fits in it with a lot of room to spare.The case has a belt clip on it that is not removeable. It is very tight, which is good because it's less likely to fall off. I prefer a belt loop for extra peace of mind.So, I recommend this if you have some small items that you might want to travel with or protect, but I don't know of many cameras that would fit in it needing that much space.Update: I have been finding uses for this. One example is coins for laundry. For $2, this is a good deal.
When it comes to black and white film, there are plenty of good brands out there. Ilford Delta is one of the best. This 35mm roll is cheaper than the 36 exposure roll, and honestly it is a lot easier to fill up. With 36 exposures it takes me a while to fill the roll, and so it takes longer to see the results of my photography. I personally like the size of the 24 exposure roll of film, and highly recommend this film. I have used Kodak Tri-X in the past, and it similarly delivers great results. The comparison between the two is hardly noticeable. The only difference I see if that Ilford has slightly better contrast, which is why I use it. I would recommend this film to anybody, along with the Kodak Tri-X. The choice between the two is purely based on personal preference.
I live in the Caribbean and take a lot of photos. I only have two lenses right now but I carry a ton of other things so this bag was perfect. When it came my only concern was it might be too big, but I have been using it for everything. I also love all of the little compartments and pockets. The only thing it is missing is a key ring clip.
This is a great product. I bought this because I wanted to have the option of listening to the radio or watching videos. This player is really great. I would recommmend it to all. Even if little kids. The menu is easy to manuver and it also came w/ a wall charger.
I purchased this TV through Vann's (an official Amazon reseller) in July and waited 4 months before posting this review so that I could provide more of a "long term" review. I've had absolutley no problems with this set (other than a single black pixel, which is not really noticeable) and the picture is absolutely stunning. All of my friends have commented on how much they love this TV and one even purchased the same exact model after viewing mine. The price of my TV included free shipping and I was pleasantly surprised when the driver offered to take the TV up to my 7th-floor apartment even though I was only supposed to have street delivery. He even helped me open the box and check the unit for damage. Even more shocking, he flatly refused a tip (which I practically had to force him to take). I would highly recommend this TV and Vann's.
Logictech Trackman Wheels steer all computers on which I spend time. This model, the Logictech Trackman Wheel Optical, steers four of them. The Cordless Trackman Wheel, whose wireless connection is powered by one AA battery, steers the fifth.Because this unit doesn't need to move around, it uses a much smaller footprint on your desk. No need for a mouse pad. For that matter, it can be perched on top of desk clutter.The tiny black dots that freckle its red thumb ball enable one to steer the cursor with unerring accuracy, ease, and responsiveness. The underside of the thumb ball rides on three little metal balls, each like the end of an over-sized ball-point pen. Every 2-3 months, depending on the dustiness of the environment, enough lint accumulates around these three little balls to noticeably brake the thumb ball. Whenever this happens, it takes me 30 seconds to pop the thumb ball out, flick off the offending lint, and reinsert the thumb ball. If I'm being super neat, I'll do it with tissue paper, also wiping the thumb ball.Mouse users who are new to the thumb ball will soon discover that their old habits need adjustment. That adjustment comes in a few hours, but momentary visitors are likely to struggle. Trackball users are familiar with the basic idea; but they, too, must learn to rest their palm over the device, as though it were a mouse, then employ the thumb of their right hand to guide it. So far as I know, Logitech does not produce a left-handed version of this device. That's too bad. It's obviously awkward for left-handed users, even after years of practice.
I own two of these excellent chargers - they are very simple to operate and very durable.The chargers are weatherproof, and you can permanently mount them in the engine compartment with the provided ring terminals, or just use the alligator clips.The charger has a battery status indicator (low / full), and settings for Motorcycle, Car, or Gel battery. The charger cycles from trickle current, to pulses, and shuts off when the battery is full. There is no better charger for winter storage battery tending, bringing nearly dead batteries back to life, or just recharging boat batteries slowly overnight.Finally, I should mention that the current version of the 3300 has some improvements over the already excellent older version (I now have one of each). The latest version includes:- Heavier gauge wiring- Much heavier and more durable alligator clips- A nice zip-up storage case
I am extremely disappointed in this printer. I had (still have) a Canon Pixma iP3000. It worked beautifully. Good prints- worked like a horse. So I decided that Canon seems cool and would try another one. I looked long and hard. When I came across this printer, I looked at it for weeks before actually purchasing it. Looked at every user review I could find.Then I said, "Over 200 great reviews on Amazon alone! Everyone can't be wrong!" I bought it in August 2007. This is now March 2008 and I really can't take it anymore with this printer.First, I am still yet to see the great printing. The standard looks like draft (fast).It literally "drinks" ink. I replaced the inks the other day- all five (5). It keeps printing really bad- so I did a few cleaning and deep cleaning. Well, I have not printed a page as yet and with just the little cleaning I did- ALL the inks are basically finish! If I print on fast, the inks last longer. But if I dare print on standard or anything higher- it finishes in a wink.Now this is the frustrating part. Of late it keeps giving me an error when I try to print- "There is no paper. Load paper and press OK." Hello, there is paper! I turned it off for 3 weeks, now trying to print again and getting the same error when there is visibly paper. It actually prints Print Head Alignment and the Nozzle Check pattern, but wouldn't print any actual documents.Oh, and can you imagine that my old Pixma iP3000 prints faster than this MP600?I feel like dumping this thing!I do believe though that it's been a good printer to most person as they say. Maybe it's just my bad luck this time around.
I got rid of my manual 35mm camera, and wanted a fully automatic 35mm, but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars. This was the answer to my prayers. This camera is fully automatic, and has the features I wanted, such as Red-Eye Reduction, Date/Time stamp, remote control. It has a lot more features that I honestly have not used yet. I love taking pictures, so I am going to study up what those features are. The camera really comes through if you are in a dark place (like a reception), and you use 800 speed film. You can zoom across the room, and it's a great picture. Actually, this takes a beautiful picture in any setting (I typically use 400 film). I see they came out with 170 zoom, which I will buy in a couple of years. But for now, my Knoica's great!
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!
I bought this GPS for my wife back in Sept 2007. Within a couple of weeks, the car dc adapter failed and I am still waiting to get a replacement. Nextar is totally incompetent in dealing with replacement parts and their customer service is terrible. Its not worth the frustration if your product fails. Nextar has an "F" on Better Business Bureau site. They deserve it. BUYER BEWARE !!
My usage is not the usual one of playing music. It is to listen to the radio when doing boring computer tasks and highway driving over long distances. The computer work needs produce sound for others to hear. The radio in the car has been stolen two so needs to be kept separately from the car. It accomplishes all these goals extremely well.
We spent several weeks trying to make this remote work with our equipment (an HD Motorola Cable Box, Sony TV, Tivo and Panasonic DVD/VcR). We had the Cable company check, Tivo check, and BestBuy where we bought the TV came out three times. There is only one way to wire the whole system and that way would not work with the remote. We spoke to Logitech many times, but they were unable to make it work. (Sometimes it's very annoying to try to talk to someone with a thick accent who is telling you technical stuff.) Anyway, they finally agreed the remote would not work with the way the equipment is wired, so in other words, it doesn't work in all situations. My advice, try to get it set up quickly in order to get a refund if it doesn't work.
These connectors are your standard run-of-the-mill RJ-45 plugs, nothing too special about them. Price is pretty good, and all of them were fine, so the quality is good.
This has been a very good router. It was easy to install and get running without MAC address control or encryption. However, the interface to change these settings is different from my last 802.11G router, and I have not yet been able to enable these security settings. This router does seem to stay up more than my 802.11G router.
I managed to get this player when it was in the low $50's which makes it an even better deal as it looks like it is sold for over $100 some places.This is my first MP3 player and so far I have had no problems with it.One reason I choose this over the other RCA Lyra's was the battery life compared to the RD1090. The 2010 is 50 hours with one AA and the 1090 is 15 hours with two AA'sThe 2010 also has the backlit screen where the two lower modle Lyra's do not.The earphones clip over your ear and I have been skateing a mini-ramp while using the Lyra and the earphones have not budged.Another reason I picked this brand as with the RIO Forges you can expand the memory. It sounds like you can use 1gb cards but I have not gotten one to try it with. I did get a good deal on a 256mb card and have used that now with no problem.The FM tuner works fine for me I can get the major stations in the Philly area and I don't know why I would want to record something from FM but it's there if I want it.Make sure if you buy this that you get the latest firmware. Right now it is 1.51.The only reason not to give it 5 starts is the lack of a clock/alarm and they have not gotten the auto resume working yet. oh, also why do none of these things get in AM stations.
good quialty cables just what i needed for my new 610linkeys router and cable modem.
After reading a lot of raving reviews about the HD650 my expectations were high. I must say, even without a dedicated headphone amplifier, these cans exceed my expectations!In my opinion they're not extremely analytical, or clinical, just very, very musical. Highly recommended.
My husband has a lead foot and sometimes he needs something to slow him down. The radar unit does exactly that. Therefore, it does what is was designed to do.
I installed this subwoofer into a large bandpass box. It holds two 12" woofers, has a plexiglass center and is double ported on each side with 4" ports. Shortly after mounting the speaker, one of the terminals connected to the speaker broke off and started shorting against the other side. I hadn't realized this until I could smell something burning. The woofer also looked like it was having a seizure! After letting the speaker cool down (it was blazing hot), I wrapped the broken side with electrical tape. To my amazement, the speaker still works and pumps out great. Just like new. Not many speakers can take that kind of abuse. I knew that if I had blown it, at least I wasn't going to be out of a lot of money. I can drive the Pioneer TS WS300R down low and very deep. The bass is tight and loud, you can feel it through your bones.
The included info about where to find local frequencies was a plus. The reception is a minimum of "3 Bars" better than my handheld.[a plus in rural WI.]I did not want the clock. I am very glad it come with it. The snyc w/ the atomic clock and battery back-up are great features. I like the weather alert feature.[heavy snow, severe T-storms and Tornadoes are normal here]I would buy this again.
love it...did not ship as fast as other items I purchased that day...but none the less I am happy with the product
My friend showed me this computer, and I never really saw why heliked it so much. It crashed if you ran 2 or more programs and it has hardly any software. It may have virtual PC, but that crashes every time you do something useful. You may think I shouldn't be reviewing this, but I spent enough time on it to know it's a terrible computer. It has some upsides (like you don't need to type .com and the starting time is somewhat reasonable), but not enough to distract you from how terrible it is. If the monitor breaks, your whole computer is dead. Trust me, if you want a good operating system, you should get Windows 2000 Professional. It's the best operating system I've used, and Mac OS 9 is the worst.
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...
This was a good product. It helped me connect my new printer quickly to my computer.
I got this mouse because of the numerous positive reviews on it and previous good experience with Logitech mice... but... this is one time I will have to disagree with them. This is the worst mouse I have ever used, by far. I thought I could get used to it... I didnt! It becomes uncomfortable for my thumb after extended use and I have to make more passes over the ball than normal to get the cursor from one side of the screen to the other. I already have the Logitech Marble Mouse and that is a good mouse which is comfortable to use, but that one is missing the scroll function, so I wanted to upgrade. Guess ill have to try something else cause this one just isnt for me. :(Additionally, I had my wife try it out on her computer because I figured if she liked it I wouldnt have to send it back. I also didnt allude to the exact problems that I had with it so I could get her honest opinion. In retrospect, my hands are large and hers are small. She has the same exact complaint... that the ball of the mouse has "too small of a stroke" to move the cursor efficiently, i.e., you have to use your thumb way more than you should have to, to move the cursor. Thanks for reading!
My 11 year old daughter did yardwork all spring to earn $$ for a decent digital camera. We then studied reviews, and found the Canon PowerShot A460. She has carried and used this camera non-stop for the past month, and it continues to stand up to abuses while taking photos better than my more expensive (older) Canon digital. She loves it, and is the envy of her group of 11 year old buddies. They make movie shorts, take it to the beach and sleepovers, roll under the dog, etc. The controls are intuitive, and under her own power she's figured out how to attach it to the TV to show off her work to family, download photos to our computer and send them to friends, send images to Costco for processing (with my permission), etc. I love that it used AA batteries. This wonderful little camera is keeping her entertained and educated all summer. Oh, and the photos really are amazing.
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.
I use these headphones exclusively for exercising but they are also great for traveling if you need to conserve on space and need a set of headphones that will remain comfortable for long periods of time.These phones are nice and light with no headband or neckband, giving you terrific freedom of movement. The spring-loaded ear hooks are very durable, unlike the better sounding but poorly constructed Koss phones of similar design. Another impressive feature is the cord. That's right, I said I like the cord! Sony has created a cord that doesn't tangle (not quite sure how they did this). Think about that for a moment. You can jam these headphones into a bag and when you pull them out you don't have to spend an hour untangling the cord. It's ingenious! I'd recommend them for this reason alone.Sound quality is average for a little headset. Weak bass and somewhat harsh mids. But if you are using them for travel or exercise, you aren't that interested in audiophile quality anyway, right?So, what are you waiting for? Get 'em!
These are a pretty good pair of binoculars for $40. They are very clear, easy to focus, and fit the hands well so they are comfortable to hold. I bought them to leave at deer camp and have used them quite often to watch a feeder about 150 yards away. they are 12x so for $40 they are hard to beat.
sound is rather good, 4 stars seems appropriate.it's just that out of the 9 iPod docking spacers, none fit the 4th generation iPod nano.
If you are an avid, non-pro shooter and just need something with better fill than a built-in flash and bounce capability, the SB-400 is a HUGE value at $120.It will work with any Nikon that uses the i-TTL system (all newer DSLRs and some point-and-shoots). I have a D5000 and it has drastically improved my picture quality especially for indoor people shots, thanks to bounce-flash. Simply point the flash at the ceiling or a wall and everything gets soaked in natural looking light. It does wonders for skin tones and colors in general. The look is far-and-away better than the direct flash burn that we're too used to seeing in so many people shots on Facebook, Flickr, etc. I've used it in numerous environments like restauraunts and bars with higher, darker colored ceilings and still bounced sufficient light down to the subject when the flash and a little ISO is cranked up in-camera. Direct fill outdoors looks great as well. Compensation is incredibly well controlled automatically by Nikon's system.Of course, bigger models do all of this with more power and versatility. However, they are significantly heavier, bulkier, and more complicated. 90+% of DSLR shooters these days are just looking to have a good time shooting and get great results. Most people (including myself) have no interest in making dozens of adjustments for every situation, let alone have the technical knowledge to understand it all. Big flashes give you even more decisions to make when your camera is better at making them for you in the first place. The SB-400 is great for its LACK of controls and totally manageable size. I basically leave mine attached all the time and it never gets in the way.Battery life is definitely decent as well. I generally have to switch out the AAs every 5-6 sessions of heavy use. You are adequately warned as recycling starts to lag when power gets low and an LED blinks repeatedly when its done.If there is a "must-have" accessory for Nikon DSLR, this is it. Before you start shopping for faster lenses and fancier bodies, add bounce-flash to your set-up and you might stop there!
This is best VCRs I have ever seen. I just installed one of these for my uncle. I could not believe the picture this produces. Frankly, this machine replays tapes better than any other recorder on the market I have seen in years. The picture was excellent.
I have to say that I have been using this product (and it's previous version) for 15 years now. Starting as a student with a messy desk, and now a professional with a messy desk, it is great not having to make room for a mouse. Being in an office for most of the day and playing computer games at night I have had no problems with wrist or arm pains. I have had to buy a few of these over the years because the buttons stick or stop working, but I think that that is normal for mice. When they do I just go down to a local store or order one online.The only drawback I see with these is that logitech hasn't updated it in years. The standard these days with gaming mice is to have more buttons for gameplay options. I have 2 fingers that could click buttons to the right of the normal mice buttons.
When my trusty CRT died I had to search the market for a LCD that acted more like a CRT which is the reason why I chose this one.Since I do a lot of graphic work I needed a screen that wasn't prohibitively expensive and didn't compromise color quality or detail. Besides the graphic and flash for work, I also like to and watch video feeds or dvds too. During my search I saw a lot of LCD's out there that have a really funky harsh washed out picture, and that included some that were plenty darn expensive! Being that I'm coming from a Sony Artisan CRT, I'm pretty picky about what I subject my eyes to.I had to demo 5 in real work settings and before I got (and kept) this one. On this LCD blacks are black, reds are reds (and not orange red like on some other monitors *cough*crappyasssamsung*cough*), You can actually SEE the different colors hues too. No jagged edges unless there SHOULD be jagged edges, no ghosting, and hallelujah, no smeared and unreadable text! It even took to calibrating with no problem.I used a test DVD (Duran Duran Live in London) to see how it acted as far as dark colors and fast movement. Besides being a very good DVD, it really can put a card and screen though its paces. If I can't get a screen that can pass that test, its just not worth bothering.This screen passed with flying colors.First things first, if you're not used to working on a LCD, put your sunglasses on because they tend to be a bit blinding at first. I'm still getting used to how bright it is. In the beginning I had some eye fatigue even though it sits 4 feet from me. Even that far, I have no problem reading text. Now I don't get eye fatigue, though I now kinda wish this came in a bigger size (not that I particularly NEED it, but the picture is so good that it would be a worthwhile investment)Setup wasn't particularly hard, it comes with the cables (vga, dvi/usb/power) so you're not left in the cold with that. If you're technically challenged, you may have a bit of a problem with setup because the manual is a little lacking. I set it up on a windows 2000 machine and it couldn't find the DVI connection at first. If you plan on using DVI, you do have to be sure that you update the monitor driver and have a video card that has the DVI connection. So I hooked it up for VGA also until I got the correct driver. Its a good idea to update it anyway regardless if you use VGA or DVI actually.I've got a ATI 512MB card which does make my computer experince a little better, but if you can splurge on a really good card, go for it, its worth it with this monitor.Took me 10 minutes to set up, only problem I had was a driver issue, which was easily solved by going to NEC's website.A small drawback is that you can't raise or lower the screen on the base.Even with that small annoyance I am very much enjoying this monitor; especially since you get the joy of having a CRT like experience in the way it treats graphics and text but without having a gargantuan box on your desk. Being that it also has a 3 year warranty makes it really quite nice.
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 don't see that others had this problem but my unit was a dud. First, the plug was defective. I had to use the plug from my cell phone (luckily this unit uses standard USB plug-in). Second, the remote will only work for a few functions and then I need to reset it again (by pushing a pin-hole button on the bottom of the unit). Extremely frustrating. It could be that the remote problem is related to the defective cord, but I can't see how that would be the case. I like the concept of the unit and will likely replace. Hope the next one works.
I own two other Pentax film SLRs (ME and ZX-7)and were happy with them, but this K10D is much more capable and a takes a better picture than the ZX-7. I am still learning what some of the capabilities are as I go along (too much to learn at one time!) but have not found anything it cannot do as yet. A digital (DA) f1.4 50mm lens is on my wishlist for the future. It is a little heavy compared to my other cameras but not a real problem. Also found I could use the same remote I already had besides the automatic lens from my ZX-7 camera. I would recommend it to anyone who likes lots of features and great pictures.
I have used this several times and enjoy being able to find my destination without written instructions or guessing.
It's too bad Sony makes so many versions of these memory sticks. It makes me sick every time I need to decide which kind to buy... and they're darned expensive, too.
I recently purchased an iMac, primarily because i was sick of error messages and instability of Windows based PC's that i had owned previously.I am ecstatically happy with my iMac. It is fast, easy to use, compact, and almost glitch free. The sound and graphics quality are much better than what is availible on similarily priced PC's. The Mac OS 9/OS X systems are simple, elegant and visually aesthetic.I have had no problems with Windows compatability and I recently purchased a copy of Microsoft Office for Macintosh. I have taken Excel and Word files from my office PC to my home Mac with no trouble. I have had no problem accessing websites. I was even able to transfer and recover most of the files from my old Windows computer.I would strongly advise anyone who wants a reliable, fast, resonably priced, well organised computer to buy this iMac or the new G4 one. You won't regret it.
When we first installed them, they worked great. Installation was a breeze and everything was wired in throughout the house within an hour. However, after 3-4 months they randomly started cutting in and out on the sound levels. One of the units started making a popping and crackling sound so I had to replace it. I'm actually looking for a replacement solution now.
I checked out the Zune today at Best Buy. I already have two ipods so was just wondering how the Zune compared. I tried to keep an open mind but this thing isn't even close to the refinement of the Ipod or other MP3 players. They had the black and brown Zune on display. Yikes, that brown is uuuuuugly.The wheel and buttons felt cheap and the over all look seemed cheap. The only nice thing is the screen.Size wise the Zune is too big in my opinion. It is the size of my original 5 Gig ipod that came out in 2001. The 30 gig ipod is so much thinner and feels more refined.I can't speak for the music store but Itunes is so good I can't imagine it being any better.While I was there nobody even noticed the Zune. No big MS marketing materials pointing people to the Zune. Just two lonely Zunes that didn't stand out at all to the other many MP3's, let alone the Ipod. In fact, one of the Zunes had an error on it and wouldn't turn on. It just kept flashing a battery icon as if the unit did not see the battery. MS has a way to go before people will even look at this thing. When I was there a lady came up and said the the Best Buy guy, I'm looking for a 30 gig MP3 for my son's bday and he wants and Ipod. The guy never even suggested the Zune and so she bought her Ipod and went on her way. I think this will be typical of this holiday season. Most consumers want an Ipod and that is about it. Some people will get it for the screen size but for me, I'd rather wait for the larger screen Ipods to come out.
Touch typists all know that the first five number keys are hit by the fingers of the left hand, and six through ten are hit by the right.The technician creating this keyboard has 1-6 on the left and 7-10 on the right. No-one I know has six fingers on their left hand and only four on their right. Trying to use this without being jolted out of what one is typing to look at the keys is virtually impossible because of that awkward split.This keyboard fails based on that alone.
The right ear bud stopped working after three months of use. It was noticably weaker on that side versus the left side. Stay away from this product.
I bought the lifechat lx-3000 headset as a replacement for a old worn out microphone. As a internet dj i need a product that gives me a clean clear sound on air. This headset gives me that and has a crisp sound that rivals my pc speakers 10 fold. I now tell my other djs that are looking for headset mics to go and get this set and will be from now on.
great mouse what more can i say. i personally like the weight adjustment that u can do combined with the sensitivity change i felt really accurate in games like call of duty 4 and team fortress 2.
I have and use this player every single day. I plug the Line Out into my home Stereo and take it on the road whenever I travel. I can't tell you how awesome it is to take nearly my entire music collection with me.Navigation is easy, has lots of features (some I use, some I don't). USB 2 makes for super fast transfers I can fill the player in no time.Get one.
this trackball works great and relieves pain in my shoulder from too much mouse use.
Camera broke after having it for only a few months. The lens cover is stuck half open and half closed. When I turn it on or off it just vibrates and returns to that half & half position. I haven't even used it a dozen times. Called Sony to have it fixed and they said that it would cost over $100 just to look at it....I will never buy another Sony again. Very disappointed.
I paid $2000+ for mine and 60 days out of the warranty it popped and had no sound or picture. (red light flashes 7 times) I searched the webb and learned this is a very common story for this TV. It cannot be reasonably repaired and very few places even service this model in Central Indiana. I enjoyed it while it worked.
This player worked ok for about 3 weeks - just occasionally freezing. Then it started freezing several times a day, and the cursor would scroll down any menu without anyone touching the toggle switch. I couldn't choose any selection with the toggle because the cursor wouldn't stay on a selection. I returned it to Amazon & they exchanged it. They were great! Amazon's return department gets 5+ stars. The new player was fine for about 4 weeks & now it's again freezing constantly, but the reset button won't work. To reset, you have to let the battery run down fully, then recharge. It's really a shame, because when it's working it's a neat little player.
Received as a gift. Unfortunately no matter how I adjust the binoculars, I can not get the left and right images to align. One image is up and left and one down and right. I own 2 other pair of binoculars that don't have this problem. Images are bright and clear, but seeing two of everything makes these binoculars useless.
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.
I baught this printer when they just showed up and payed $120. It worked without problems for about one year.Then I started having problems with simple black on white printing. The cartrige was defected. I called customer service, which by the way were wery helpfull and nice and sent me another cartridge for free. Well this one was fine but the problem isn't in the cartrige. The printer started spacing out some lines on the document or cut the entire end of the document. (I have wind. XP). The scanner is very good if you want to keep the copies on your computer, but if you want to print it ...bad quality.Sofweare that comes with the printer isn't the greatest too. The ink level sensor shows nonsense. Also if you want to stop your document before printer placed the sheet of paper under the printing head it is basically imposible without grabing it with your hand...the softweare is not responsive enough.Black and white copy (brightness resolution) option is worthless. That is if you want make your copy darker or lighter you don't have many options. Well obviously now this printer is half the price and if you think it is worth the risk buying it do it...Also the ink doesn't soak into the paper fast enough making labels and placing them on, brushing with your hand over the letters makes them blurrrrry. Personally I thought I'd give a new make a chance but...I'm done with Lexmark products. I've owned a CANON and HP ...translating in english it means quality.
I got this Class 6 SDHC card free with my HF100 camcorder and in about a month it died. The camcorder with this card just says "Check the card" and will not let you format or re-initialize the card. A PC doesn't even recognize the card.Guess you get what you pay for....nothing.
I have owned for the past 2 years the 1753 Whistler. The 1773 I just purchased gives numerous false alarms, during an alarm, the unit jumps between K and KA band voice warnings, and this is in the most filtered City 2 mode. I can't say I recommend this unit. Although this model was more expensive than most others I have seen and used, it is not as good a performer.
Purchased two CXCD240 units for my boys for Christmas. Within 6 months, BOTH have battery corrosion- ruining spots on our carpet. Both had Duracell batteries and Coby refused to accept responsibility and replace units.
Bad news all the way around. Card does not work, could not get response from seller.
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.
Well it works fine, but when i turn my computer off it makes a high pitched noise.
Battery had a 30 minute charge when I received it. Would not hold one charge. Another classic &#34;lemon&#34; product. Will never buy a product from this company again. Junk!!!!!!!!!!!
I am on my third one and it's going back too. The first had a problem with the door on the VCR. I couldn't get the tape out with out holding the door open with my hand. The second and third ones have blurry vision on VCR playback. I have stuck with this unit so long because I loved the remote. Well laid out, big buttons, easy to read. On the pluss side the DVD works fine. But that's it for me with this unit.
I bought 3 - 25 dvd +rw media. I tried to take back up of my data on atleast 10 different media with my sony 700ul drive and out of 10 only one worked. Some of them I can not read after burning, some of them I can not burn at all... Do not waste your money and time behind this product...
I have had 2 of these fail. Save your money and buy a better unit not a "light" model.
I purchased a very expensive lemon. It functioned properly in the beginning, now the unit will only record on expensive RAM disks. I anticipate this function will stop working shortly. Panasonic customer service stumped and not helpful. I'll avoid this brand in the future.
What a disappointment...I've had the camera for 2 years with little use and now it's got a black LCD screen and the pictures are black too. I suspected something was up when the last 15 images all came out way too bright, now it's dead.I followed the instructions and settings procedures to correct the &quot;Brightness&quot; but it failed....the biggest bummer, Sony wants $171 to fix it...they don't even know what's wrong with it yet....or do they??? Look at the other reviews.
I bought this kit along with a black wireless controller when Amazon had the bundle as a gold box deal a few months ago. It worked fine for a couple of weeks, then I started to notice that the battery was lasting shorter and shorter periods of playtime. Now it doesn't hold a charge at all. I plug it in and the light glows red for a second, then goes green. Unplug and the controller is dead.Luckily it came with a standard battery pack and I now have rechargeable AA batteries and a charger, so I will just go that route and see if it works a little better. As a note, I also bought a white play/charge kit about 6 months before the black one, and it still works fine as of now. Guess it's luck of the draw on these, which is disappointing.
Just received this device on 5/5/2010. It has no model id or serial number. How does a company manufacture an electronic device with no model or serial number? How do you know you're getting the latest model? I called using my cell phone. No ring. The orange light came on indicating that the number was on the reject list. I displayed the reject list but no numbers were displayed. I then sent the number to the important call list. My phone rings ok now and the call goes through. The device seems to work but the programming is poor. Once you discover the workarounds I suppose it will work ok.Also when you review the calls received there is no simple way to delete that number and display the next one. You have to go through about 7 steps to delete that number from the display and then display the next one.This company gets a B for the device features and F minus for the programming of these features. The programming is terrible.
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 have owned a Mvix 760 for the last year and it finally broke. I decided to give this a try thinking it might be slicker and easier to use for my wife. Overall, completely underwhelmed by it. I ended up returning it (first thing I have ever returned on Amazon) for the following reasons:- FF/REW is 4x ONLY and can't be used at the same time as the search function (you have a choice of either to search or ff)- Audio/Video out of sync after ff or search- While it worked w/ TVersity, it was clunky at best.- Did not support NAS file shares
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.
Unfortunately I bought this camera elsewhere also and payed much more for mine. There is a reason that they have LOWERED their prices (to meet there LOW Quality!!) This camera has serious wiring issues - too many connections to get fowled. I only owned it one year and it has been sent to the shop twice (in the shop more than on the boat)- and is still there. The service is ABOMINABLE - they currently can't locate the camera that I shipped them in August (now December) - despite having USPS confirmation and assigned repair number. (The two people with whom I have had contact in regards to the problems have also been very rude!)I would highly recommend looking into the Sea Viewer camera line before wasting your money on this JUNK !!
Well, from now on I will open and check the contents of all peripherals I buy as soon as I get them home. When I finally got around to opening this one up to set it up, I discovered the power cord was missing. The store I bought it at happily lifted one from another box, but a week later (when I once again got around to setting it up), I discovered that the ink cartidges had also been forgetten when the unit was packed. Now the store's return cutoff date has passed and the cartridges are difficult to find; they aren't even currently in stock at the store which sold the printer! So as long I'm here at Amazon looking for ink, I'd figured I'd pass on my experiences. It may be a fine printer once I make it go, but this bad start seems to promise more headaches yet to come.
Lot number 4174139 made in Taiwan. Of course you can barely read it except in broad daylight. When a camera could read and it did work and then it didn't, I believe that is called failure. Nothing will format it now including the camera. So this review is for those who care about their pics. Luckily I had just moved a recent batch off before it crapped out. I had always been a fan of Kingston, but it just goes to show. I bought three of these, now I am wary of the other two. And yeah, it is not a question of the lock being engaged, but I suspect that element is somehow involved in the failure.
It did not work at all.this is worse purchase I have eversi&oacute;n done.WhenIt arrive the box was not even damage. Then I conected to the usb and nothing happened, not one letter work
...I thought this was a worth while web camra, so I bought it. However... I cant even download it onto my computer! Now I have to buy another type of webcam, well if you do buy this camra I hope what happened to me wont happen to you.
This remote works well once you have it set up correctly but there is a manufacturing problem and the buttons always wear out within one year. This has to us twice. Look on the Harmony forums to see for yourself how extensive the rpoblem is.
We were given this model by a friend and it has saved many car/airplane rides for our 4 year old daughter. The unit is now 4 years old and has been functioning fine until last week when we received an H02 code. I read all of the reviews below and we were able to fix it by doing the following:1) turn the machine on2) remove any disc from player3) hold down 3 buttons simultaneously (backskip/pause/play) until the following sign appears on the screen "initialized"4) turn machine off5) turn machine back on again, insert disc and try againIt worked well for us and took a total of 1 minute to fix. Not sure if it will happen again but we'll at least be able to squeeze another car trip out of it!
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!!!!!
Trust me when i say don't waste your time or money on this 15 inch LCD TV it pure junk. the picture Quality is very poor ,& the Sound is very bad.I bought mine New on a Special one day sale for under $ 130 Dollars + Tax & Extended warr. . This was the 2nd set the first one went blank after 3 days no picture only sound.this TV is also going back to the store for a Refund. i will pay more for a Sharp ,Sanyo or a Sony but they are built better the only reason i gave it a one star rating is because there is no zero, The old saying buy cheap you get Junk !
I've worn these regularly for three months, the noise cancelling works well on things like fans but poorly on more complex sounds. After two months of use the support arms on one side broke, I had to make a support system out of duct tape and pieces of a wire coat hanger. The other side broke two days ago and I had to do the same it. Now the tape makes it so it can't close or fold properly and the bottom doesn't close completely over my ear but it's still better than having jagged plastic poking into my temple.
I have had to replace the monitor adaptor twice, they only last less than (2) months. ProView service department refuses to communicate by email. The AC Adaptors cost $38 a piece
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 is the worst item I had ever use in my life , the first order they sent me it was used and the other one they sent as a replacement not working , once I turn it ON I heard Voices and the smoke was all over the room !!!! BAD VERY BAD ITEM, Not RECOMMENDED
for some reason, this did NOT work with my lenses, Don't know why as I really wanted it... I'll go through a camera specialist for a new one.
I won't argue with the quality of the pictures, but this camera is rigged to die. Expensive to repair or replace. Mine went just like Shelley. The shutter motor will not fully open the shutter. The camera is useless for taking pictures. Repair will be (according to the SONY web site) at least $171 + Shipping or more. As my warranty is dead I took the liberty of removing the back of the camera. Why do I say rigged to die? The circuitry on the back of the cammera is supported by 2 watch type batteries. These are permanently attached to the thin layer circuity connected to the LCD screen and other controls. When these batteries go there is no way to replace them without replacing the entire LCD panel. A pretty cheap way to ensure cash flow for SONY. This is only economical if your budget can afford a new camera every two years or less.
While this case will indeed protect the Palm, it can easily be damaged if dropped. Thus, one of the hinges on the cover of the case cracked after a drop or a bump in my backpack. The case is now a two-piece and I'm in the market for something that might last longer than four months. Look elsewhere.
I was unable to load the software on my Window XP pro device. I spent an entire day with their tech suport people trying to resolve the issue and they were unable to get it to install. Save your self the frustration buy something else.
It looks like a good deal, but don't be fooled. If you need a nice battery then buy a replacement from Lenmar: DLC4L or DLC5L which have 3yr warranty. Then pick up a nice camera bag with an accessory pocket. All for $20 for a smart shopper.
Well i brought this system around chirstmas. All was fine untill 30 days after, it started to act funny. First the the Disc spinner inside the tray would not spin. Next the Disc tray itself stop opening and closing. So i storngly urge you not to buy this system
I remember back when the ball had some mass. On this newest model the ball is so light it's too easy to work. How is that a problem for me? I wanted to get away from mousing on my desk. Having used the older model before I was looking forward to that familiarity. I feel it is easier to control and develop a feel for something that gives you feedback, that let's you feel something as you work with it, not just skate away.They have gone the way of most everyone else, cheapen it up and sell it for the old price. Sorry, it isn't for me.
I am like one of the other reviewers. I wanted to like this mp3 player but it is so terrible. I wish I would have held out for the Sony or Ipod. I bought this because it was on the cheaper side and I thought Philips would have been a good brand to have.It works sometimes and this is the longest it has been that it hasn't worked at all. The radio worked but I can't play any of the files I have on it. It is by no means user friendly. The instruction manual is not helpful at all. Anyway, I know I have gotten long winded but I would definitely recommend that you not buy this device.
Dual alarm hard to program. Not easy to change alarm times. Don't know what button to push in dark to shut alarm off. Digits ok - bright and dim. Radio sounds ok.
Pros:- It's 1/3 the price of most other 8-port USB KVMs on the market.Cons:- No on-screen display makes it harder to set up, use, and troubleshoot- It stopped working after 2 years of light use (tried resetting to factory defaults, still borked)
I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife. TV plays well for a small screen and a black and white. Radio plays. CD would not operate. Motor operates, but I think the laser was a dud. I am returning the unit now to Amazon for a replacement unit.
Another poor performer from our friends (?) at HP. This annoying little beauty worked ok for about two months, but now freezes up every time I try to burn a CD. Re-installing software doesn't help, nor does talking to HP (and they charge for customer support calls!). Avoid this junk.
BargainCell's Amazon posting specifically describes a USB cable that connects to a Sony DSC-S30 camera. The photo shows the cable that I need. I received a different USB Cable. While BargainCell was quick to respond to my complaint, and credited me the cost of the cable, I am still out the cost of shipping and don't have the cable that I need.
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 item seemed like it would be a nice item for the price. It was fairly simple to put together. As soon as my wife moved it 3 inches the legs snapped off of the base. Definately lacking quality, not worth the $26 we spent. Now we are in the market for a better stand. So to sum up, one positive would be set up, but it does not make up for the fact that it didn't even last 2 weeks. Avoid this product if you like things that you can keep for a while.
I have been dealing with Amazon for quite some time. I have always been pleased with the service. However, I recently purchased a Garmin Street Pilot from Amazon (through ANTonline). I received it defective and cannot get anyone to tell me how I can return it. I am rethinking using Amazon for future purchases!!!!!
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!
The zune is a decent product, almost as good as the iPod, in fact, and cheaper usually. Unfortunately, I've owned one and have found out that the software is so buggy, so inefficient, so difficult to use and counterintuitive, I can't actually use this decent MP3 player. I've sold it, and am MUCH happier with my Creative Zen.The software randomly deletes and syncs files for no apparent reason, skips albums, won't sync podcasts, and ONLY allows zune specific WMV's. (Try finding a lot of video files, trailers, etc in Zune format. It's difficult, at best.) I literally knew I couldn't keep wasting my time with this horrible an interface, so I sold it.2-3/10
I recently purchased a Toshiba 52HM94 and a Symbio 160HD4... plus the stand. Unfortunately the TV Guide service does not work through my Comcast cable service here in Sarasota FL. What this means is that the Symbio becomes a rock on the shelf under the TV. To make things even worse, the cable card didn't work in the TV. And since the Symbio will only record from the antenna or video1 inputs (not recording from HDMI or Component Video inputs!!!!), I can only record SD broadcasts.Luckily Comcast has a really good DVR that records HD and they only charge $10 per month. Perhaps some day I can find someone who wants to buy my Symbio.RRS
I've decided this is the last Logitech item I'll be buying. The original software supplied with the unit is barely adequate, and has conflicts with a previous Logitech software product that YOU CANNOT REMOVE once it's in place--the most recent update appears to have changed nothing. If you have used an older Logitech wireless unit on your computer, keep this in mind--the software MAY cause conflicts, and MAY not be removable if it does.The unit often goes to sleep for some reason, leaving the mouse "dead" for upwards of a minute--sometimes, the keyboard does the same, which is very annoying if you can type without looking at the screen. Last month, when I was out of town for a week, it took two hours to get my system to re-recognize all three of the desktop units (keyboard, keypad, and mouse).So, with all these problems, I assumed Logitech would help, and that's where I made the decision to purchase no more of their products. EVERY ISSUE I've had is mirrored by others on their on-line help, and in every case, their response is either (1) no response, or (2) "we know, and we're stumped. Thanks for contacting us."I'd highly recommend you do a Google search and read the on-line comments from Logitech owners on their website before purchasing. You might get lucky and have no problems, but caveat emptor--there are a lot more people out there like me who would say 1 star is generous.
Never have I written a review on a product (good or bad) until now. Router loses connectivity with cable modem (direct connect to cable modem from computer all is fine) every 1 to 3 days. Multiple calls and e mails to tech support have not resolved, trying to get refund but I suspect I bought a paperweight. Had to upgrade the Firware which wasn't were tech support said it was. Each tech call has same response of manually reconfiguring the router which gets old after the 12th time. XP Pro will not support WPA, only WEP so real need to buy this anyway as throughput speeds will not increase. Go with Cisco and don't look back.
This item is not worth $150, it looks like a cheap plastic child's toy. Very disappointed, sent it back.
Theoretically, I liked this router. Unfortunately, it was broken. After spending many hours on the phone with customer services, I ended up returning this unit.
In short, this tuner just plain sucks. While it was easy enough to get it installed and tuning in the cable stations, forget about recording. No sound on recording. The recording audio drop-down in empty, so no options to change anything there. Stay away from this card.
Iam so disappointed with the headset,infact i just feel like trashing it.This is because the headset was broken on the left ear and the guy just tapped it together.I feel i should have been specifically informed about the headset condition before ordering.
The look and feel of the product is great. But the cursor "jumps" all over the screen in directions you're not scrolling to. Move to the left, it might jump all the way to the top first. I think I'll pack this up and send it back. My other Logitech devices are really great, so maybe it's just this one.
The specs for the device indicate that the signal strenth would be amplified up to 32 times (15 db). I bought this unit to replace an inexpensive amplifier I had purchased at Home Depot with an advertised gain of 10 db. It appeared to me that the Motorola unit did no better than the cheaper unit.
I order this item to ensure quality. I didn't want a refurbished one. After I installed it in my printer it did not work at all. I did not get one print out of it. I just contacted the seller to see if a return is approved. If it is, I will be very happy to get my money back.
I've had two pairs of these. When I bought the first pair, I didn't know much about headphones. I am still learning, but what I've come to realize is that these are not very much better than an inexpensively priced pair of Koss headphones I own. Also, the frames on these broke (first one earphone, then the other after I taped it up) and even under the manufacturer warranty, they wanted $80+shipping just to fix it. Big ripoff. They are not manufactured well and are marketed specifically to the type of people who would immediately think "oh wow, bose headphones, they must be good so i'll buy them without doing research." If you're looking at these, instead consider something in the $50-100 range from sennheiser.
You would think such a simple item would work. I did for about a week, then it just failed. In fact, I bought 2 and the second one JUST failed, which prompted me to come on to Amazon and warn potential buyers. The first one I bought because IT failed. That is a total of 3 Dynex hubs that worked for about a week then died. No wonder why it's so cheap.Dynex products are terrible and consistently fail. Beware.
The Drive part works fine. The keychain connection broke in the first week. I bought it specifically for the ease to carry on the keychain that was gon within a week
Got it for my laptop, but it only works with a 6-pin port (laptop has 4 pin port).
Man, Sony may do a great job at manufacturing electronics, but do a very poor job when it comes to manufacturing writable discs. I have bought a CDRW 5-disc package from Sony before, and experienced a lot of problems when trying to write/read from the disc once data was burned. I recently needed to buy some CD-Rs, and decided to purchase them at Walmart while I was there. Being nave, I looked for the package with the higher price tag, believing that, "you get what you pay for." Sure enough, the 50CDQ80LS3 Sony 50 Pack CD-Rs were the higher priced product. Now I did rethink about the problems I have had with Sony's CDRWs that I had bought before, but concluded that it may have just been a bad batch, and to give them another chance. I went home and decided to burn some tracks onto these discs, using iTunes, only to find that after completion, the disc could not be read! I thought perhaps I did something wrong, so I put in a new disc and tried to burn a data CD to see if that would work (not using iTunes), but it didn't! I decided to try putting in another blank disc, only to find that the OS can't read or detect its format (and wouldn't give me an option to prep). On another computer, I encountered the same problems.Now I have used up 1 of the 7 quota limit on eleven tracks for iTunes, and am left with no CD. This goes to show that you don't always get what you pay for! I hope this helps.
Microsoft? I would love to buy your ergo boards but you keep doing one thing that drives me to Belkin, every time. . .you place the 6 key on the WRONG side of the split!! For typists like me, this is very frustrating. I would buy this board, but I can't use it for my work.
Although I realize that USB cards do die, this one just doesn't last long enough. I have bought two of these, the first from Best Buy, the second from Amazon. The first lasted about 6 weeks before dying completely. The last one lasted only 3 weeks or so.Owners I know using non-Lexar USB keys get at least 9-12 months before the key dies. Two months or less for this Lexar is unacceptable.Look elsewhere for a USB key.
Several years ago, I reviewed the SanDisk SDCFH-1024-901 1 GB Ultra II CF card and noted as a company SanDisk used to produce products that were top quality, blazing fast, and backed them up with unparalleled customer service and as such their cards were well worth the SanDisk name tax. At the time of the 1 GB Ultra card, I also noted that no longer seemed to be the case, as of the three cards I had, all three of them failed within a short period of time.It's been years since I've bought a SanDisk card and have instead been using Lexmar cards with my Canon 10D and have never suffered a failure or loss of data.For Christmas I received a Canon 7D and figured in light of all the positive reviews and the many recommendations that recieved, I decided to give SanDisk a try again. After all its been a while, and admittedly, at the time I purchased the 1 GB cards they were the latest and greatest things on the market and I'm sure SanDisk had worked out any bugs in manufacturing, process and quality control, and customer service.I couldn't have been more wrong.A day and a half, 500 pictures later and the card failed.Granted, it only cost me one picture (a massively under-exposed shot taken in the rain) but now the card won't format (errors out in camera as card being unusable and gives the following error under Windows 7 "7830794 bad sectors were encountered during the format. Invalid media or Track 0 bad - disk unusable."The only thing more irritating than that was SanDisk's response to my customer service request. It basically consisted of "Oh, your card failed? Too bad. If it's under 30 days, please return it to the place of purchase. If it's not, then we'll see about placing a hold on your credit card and sending you a new one while you send us the failed one back. If we determine that the card failed due to something you did wrong or you fail to return the failed card then we'll charge your credit card for the MSRP + shipping + tax (if applicable)".Compare that with my Lexar 4 GB Platinum II, which I've had for what feels like doggies years, and has not failed, and has lasted 750 pictures, five HD movies, and two days with my 7D. I fully expect that trend to continue and for this card to finish out the trip and provide me additional years of faithful service. Once I manage to return the Extreme IV, I will be ordering the Lexar Media Professional Series UDMA 4GB card.
I previously owned this radio and was very careful with it, but it stopped working after about 1 1/2 years due to a design flaw. I babied this radio and kept it in a protective case, but it began to malfunction and ultimately stopped working. The casing and buttons do not protect the radio's circuit board. Mild pressure to either the case or the buttons began to turn it off, and it then stopped working. Panasonic is normally a very reliable brand, but not in this case. A much better alternative is the Coby CX-9 mini digital AM/FM stereo pocket radio with neck strap, also sold by Amazon. This is an awesome radio, especially for the price! The reception is great and the control buttons are easy to use. I've owned the Coby radio for several months and have been very pleased. It has a clip you can attach to your pants/shorts/shirt pocket, or you can hang it from a strap around your neck. You can't go wrong with the Coby radio!
Two weeks out of the box, the drive starting making clicking/scratching noises... diagnostic programs say it fails surface scan... looks like a major mechanism error...I just hope I can get IBM to replace it...
It sounded very bad. It's not a good product to buy. I have to return it.
The reason why your sensor wasn't working because it picked up a false alarm. The only company that prevents false alarms and guarantees it on all their backup sensors is Ackton Inc. They're extremely high quality sensors, but a little more pricy. Other than that i've had several problems with these sensors like you along with other companies... Ackton's Sensors work really really well.
im a gamer i have an alienware laptop that gets very hot i got this product because of the high reviews well the ports didnt work the fans made sound but seems to just do that i could hardly feel any air flow comming out of it it was so weak that my laptops fans still kicked on to cool it down not to mention that a month later one of the 3 fans crapped out this is over priced junk! this product is now being used by my boyfriend as a laptop prop up seeing as tho nothing works in it any more i cant belive people give such high reviews for things that only kind of work screw that oh and the cord to plug it in to the wall was way to short
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.
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.
I bought this when I moved into a bigger place, knowing what all I would need to be plugging into it. It had just enough plugs/surge protection for what I needed. But one of the end accessory plugs was defective straight out of the packaging because the internal contacts were not lined up correctly so it's impossible to plug anything in to that slot. I contacted the seller and they said I'd have to get Monster to replace it. Poor customer service. I definitely wont be dealing with this seller again, or with Monster products due to how over-rated AND over-priced their products are.
it makes a low humming noise. if you listen loud enough, you won't hear it, but at low volume it's annoying. also, when it is "off", then you still hear the hum.
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.
Before purchasing, I read the many reviews that warned about how this keyboard stops functioning after a few months of use. I decided to chance it and bought the keyboard anyway. I hoped the durability issues were just flukes. Unfortunately, they are not. After 8 months of use, the keys stopped working correctly. Whenever I typed E, EW appeared. At first, I thought my typing skills were going bad. Then, the JK keys got stuck together. Eventually, the keyboard became completely unusable.
I got this TV in exchange for the Toshiba 14 inch combo (MD14FN1) which I had returned under a warranty plan SIX times before the "best" mall store would replace it. Same problem: the DVD player malfunctioned, but not at the store. I resorted to videotaping the problem. When I received this TV I thought they'd given me an open box item - the packing was damaged and there is no product registration card. BUT - that's how they all come. I buy widescreen movies and switch back and forth between letterbox and full screen. On this TV that feature doesn't work at all! Followed the instructions to the letter with no success. However, I did buy a warranty for this one, so I am doing research before this TV (inevitably) malfunctions, and I'll ask for a reliable replacement.PROSNice picture, headphone jack, and maybe it will last a few months before I have to go back to the mall store. The Toshiba malfunctioned monthly.
I had been shopping around for a home theater system for a while and finally selected the Denon s 101. I checked out the reviews and saw a few negative ones. Thinking they were just a few people with bad luck I went ahead and bought the system anyway. I was very excited when it arrived and for the first few minutes it sounded amazing. The iPod hookup was a great idea and worked well. Then I put a DVD in. 6 seconds into the disc the screen went black and the system shut down, locking my DVD inside. Nothing could be done to fix it and I had to return the system with my DVD still inside. Buyer beware! Do not buy this system. There is obviously some major design flaw in it somewhere.
I purchases 2 of these cords to hook up one monitor to 2 machines by way of a switch box. Completely USELESS unless you are using an old 800*600 resolution monitor. My crisp clear 1440*900 monitor reverted to a blurry 800*600 resolution and I could not even manually adjust the resolution to the correct spec. It kept reverting to big ugly mode that I had not seen since early 1980s. To verify it was not a problem with the switch box i hooked up up the cable directly still no good. The shipping cost more than the product I will just trash it and try again. Save your time and shipping. You have been warned...I should have heed the negative reviews.
Died after a few months at which time the battery only lasted an hour, not worth it.
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.
I bought the My Book Premium Edition II 1TB external drive. (1 year warranty, darker color, comes with backup software) I too have this really loud intermitent fan noise which is louder than 2 PVR, one Dish receiver, 3 outher external hard drives, a PC and an AV receiver combined times 3. I can hear it from the next room. Not tolerable unless it can be corrected.
This appeared to be contoured in the photo, to shape to your palm/wrist. Mine isn't that way at all. It's basically bubbled on top, which is awkward for a rest and is too high up for me to actually use the mouse. It causes pain when I do try to use it. Also, it is not purple. It should be noted in the description and an updated photo should be used. I think it would make a good rest for use with a keyboard, if you have two of them, if you're typing at an upward angle.
Just picked up this little beauty and couldn't wait to start filling it up. Unfortunatly when I plugged it into my Windows XP machine it asked for drivers! No software came with this, it claims that you don't need any drivers for XP. The website doesn't even have drivers for XP! How can I install something that doesn't exist? I could have just gotten a bad drive, but I'm not going to risk it with my data. Needless to say I'm returning this little beauty tomorrow. I need a product that does what it says it can do. And I will think twice before I consider buying from sandisk again.
After a year of use, began to defect of focus and had to dismiss it for that.
So far I have done a hard reset and uploaded the updated map set twice. I still get wrong directions as I approach my destination. I should just know if it tells me to turn right that I'll need to go left when I get to the street I'm looking for. Going out of town again this weekend. If it gets me lost one more time I'm returning it when I get back - assuming I don't end up in Deliverence 2007.
Purchased from Amazon in December 2009; Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 400 has nice features and layout, and I really wanted to like it. BUT the spacebar is terrible--much too hard to press, especially from the left and right ends of it, where a touch typist normally would hit it. Mushy spacebar too. The keyboard is ergonomic for all of your hand/wrist except the thumb; I'd expect thumb discomfort/pain after a while using it. Returned it for a different keyboard. If you search the internet for the words _Microsoft spacebar fix_, you'll see that this is a common problem (but doesn't always occur--apparently some have this defect, and others don't), and that various people have tried various fixes, but none are really satisfactory. Wish I had seen this before buying it. Maybe a two-finger "hunt and peck" typist wouldn't notice this, but for this touch typist the problematic/defective spacebar is a dealbreaker.
Be careful, ladies and gentlemen, this is not...I repeat NOT a toslink to mini-toslink cable, as the picture would lead you to believe. The ILS1002M cable is regular toslink on both ends. The description is correct, however, the picture is wrong.
I bought this to replace a flat screen in my bedroom that had washed out colors. I fell in love with the vibrancy of the colors in the store. For the next 2 years I really loved this t.v. But at 2 years and 3 months old it just quit one day. After a bit of research online I found that not only was this a problem with this model but that many others felt that dealing with customer service was a nightmare.Yes, it is an inexpensive t.v. But I expect that even an inexpensive t.v. would last longer than 2 years with only occasional use. I have an old Magnavox that gets considerable more wear and tear that is still going strong after nearly 15 years.Polaroid did not get my money for a replacement nor will they until I see that their products are higher quality and that customer support is considered helpful.
When I got this speaker, I thought that for sure I was getting a great deal. This speaker is supposedly a really good brand, has good quality, and had a great deal. But unfortunatly, one of the speakers is not working well at all, and may be blown out. Does anyone know where you can find the warranty? One of the speakers works fine, but the other is all screwed up. I am very disappapointed.
Wow, I have a logitech optical mouse and it works flawlessly. I bought this and quickly noticed that the scroll wheel doesn't always work. Sometimes if you scroll down, even at VERY close range, nothing happens. Then if you scroll back up it'll go down, or if you scroll down again it'll go down twice as far.I sent it back and Amazon's great service sent me a new one. It has the same problem. I count eight buttons on this thing, the software is good, but not great. One unreliable feature ruins it for me though. I'd keep it but the scroll wheel just keeps making me mad; work darnit! No scrollwheel would be better than one that works sometimes or in the opposite direction that you're trying to scroll.
This screen has to be one of the cheapest pieces of junk, if going to retract it up and down alot, don't buy it. If you want really good picture quality don't buy it, I can spot all the little shiny dots and I'm using a benq w500 hd projector, if for instance you are watching something bright like hockey, all over the white ice i can just pick up on all the flaws of the screen. Warrenty is like dealing with a bunch of pot heads, won't get no place with the. I'm going to try a different brand I hope i enjoy it better!
Okay, so I got this thing because it was a super cheap alternative to the iPod - I even called it my "oPod" (off-brand iPod). I found, however, that I got what I paid for in this product. Though it sports a list of features including MP3, MP4 player, FM radio, games, etc, the firmware on this product is junk. The GUI (graphical user interface) is cluttered, slow, and not at all intuitive. Also, I think the programmer was from Hong Kong because the quality of the english both in the manual and in the program was very low.I could've gotten over all of this but for one problem - The battery refuses to charge. I let it charge for several hours before use, as was recommended, but found when I turned it on the battery was only half charged. I did my best to use the manual to find out what was wrong and found that to charge it has to be turned on. So I tried again with the unit on this time, and after several hours it was still not charged.On top of that, it uses a 1/16" jack instead of a standard 1/8" for headphones, meaning I had to use the amazingly low-quality buds it shipped with.Long story short - DON'T BOTHER WITH THIS PRODUCT. There are plenty of cheaper alternatives to iPods, buy from a reputable brand.
I closely read all the information on Amazon about this product, and should have seen something...anything...about it not being compatible with Mac OSX, but I did not. Upon purchasing it, and receiving it, the box didn't say anything about it not being compatible with Mac OSX either, so I started to set it up, and got it all plugged in when the computer said there was no driver available for it. A call to Canon support confirmed this, and now I'm stuck with buying a printer twice as expensive to get the same features that would be available for Mac. Thanks Canon.
The sound is terrible and noice cancelation simply doesn't work. Not a little. Do not buy! I wont be surprised if I find out that this thing that looks a mic for noise cancelation is not a mic. The only thing this thing does is to amplify the sound by using a battery, but if you turn off the music and keep it on, with ambient noise, you'll realise that is has ABSOLUTELY NO EFFECT.
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.
uh.. ya, i hate it. you have to be a master of technolligy to actually download on it. also,it costs way TOO MUCH.it is a huge monoply, the accessories are crazily overpriced! i reccomend a zen micro. anything but ipod.
I understand that this is a inexpensive item, however the prong for the plug broke after the 2nd use. I guess you get what you pay for.
Fist off, I do not own this product, but I have researched it.I just called the customer service number listed for this product and talked to a CSR. I asked her if this plan will cover replacing the lamp in a DLP TV I will be buying this weekend. She looked up the answer, and read off a statement:"I apologize for the inconvenience of your lamp burning out sir, but the lamp unit is not be covered under our service plan, as that is an accessory which requires scheduled replacement."It also seems like this is not a warranty extension, as it starts the moment you purchase the plan, not the moment the manufacturer's standard warranty ends.My first job after high school was in an electronics store, selling TVs, stereos, and appliances, as well as the extended warranties that are offered at those types of places. Sometimes they are worth it, if they replace a common unit which tends to fail on a normal basis. This plan does not cover the unit which is sure to fail on you within the first 2-3 years, and is concurrent with the manufacturer's warranty, and is therefor not very attractive.So, there you have it.
I received the remote in January. I found it easy to program, all the devices I own were in the database. I found the remote *very* useful once you learn how to use it. However, it now locks up about 3 times a day. I'm hoping Amazon will come through for me and exchange it, if so I may buy the more sophisticated color model. I would recommend that anyone considering this or another Logitech remote take a look at the forums on logitech.com first...
I was very happy with this camera the first time I bought it at full price. Then after about a year the lcd screen went crazy. I thought it might have just worn out so when I saw the remanufactured one at a great price I bought one. Unfortunately after a few months the screen on this one went also. Stay away from this model.
firmware problems with update software that's more difficult than average to apply should not occur in an item this simple
I've had the 555 unit for about a year. At first it worked well, but now the charger does not charge the batteries fully and can take 1 or 2 pictures and get the "change battery" message from the camera. Now, the red lights on the charger flash and turn off after a few minutes. Even bought new rechargeable batteries, but it won't charge them either.Unable to find any support for this unit. Should last longer than 1 year!
This product was awesome for about 5 to 6 months then stopped working.If I knew it would have went out I would have got a different one. But then again it was only $13. so i guess I cant complain much. Still it was a good product till it gave out.
Loved the mouse, but it kept disconnecting and I had to hit the connect button both on the mouse and on the corded "receiver" over and over. It wasn't worth the hassle. :( I sent it back and ordered the corded one.
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.
This headphone is very uncomfortable to wear - it is too big, so if you snug the headband to your skull, it collides with your ear (I do not have a small head) if you don't snug it up, it slips off. You cannot adjust the end of the head clip and it digs into your head at a sharp angle. If you try, you will snap off the end. I would return this but the shipping would cost almost as much at the unit itself. I wish I could give zero stars for durability and wearing comfort.There is no volume control or mute.the mike is too big and it gets in your way (when it is not sliding away from your mouth.I would not have bought it except that the picture was lacking enough in detail that I did not notice it was the same as the one I already had. There is no product number or model number on the unit itself.Ack! I HATE this product!
I purchased the e740 last year, and was hoping for a great pda to prevent me from lugging around my laptop. Wrong. From day one, this pda has never performed as promised. The most annoying problem is that it will run down the battery even though the pda is off. So, the next morning when you turn it on, the battery is dead. If you haven't kept your backups up to date, you are going to be in trouble. You will then have to reinstall all applications and settings. There is no fix for this problem either, and I have searched far and wide. In addition, the e740 is rather slow, despite having an advertised speed of 400mhz. Microsoft Active Sync never performs well with the pda, as it duplicates contacts, notes, tasks, at almost every opportunity. This is really a poor product, and should be steered clear of. The only thing it does well, is play mp3's.
This does what I wanted except the cord keeps pulling out of the socket. Then I have to reboot because its PS2. I would use USB except I have installed a four port KVM switch which uses PS2.
I've gotten superb pictures from a cheap Olympus 2.2 pixel camera; so when it was time to upgrade, I chose this one. The pictures from this camera were inferior to my old Olympus. Low light capability was poor. Image quality was extremely poor.I returned the Olympus and purchased a Canon S410 digital elf. It's much better.
I ordered this for a wide angle lens. When I received it it was not an L-39 Sharp Cut filter. It was a regular UV Haze filter. I returned it and the replacement was the same thing. If you need a filter for a wide angle lens this is not it.
I have bought two of these audio systems. The first one worked for awhile and then a loud tapping noise started coming from one of the speakers. I tried everything - pressing the auto tune button both on the speaker and on the remote, changing the location of the speaker, switching from batteries to power cord... nothing worked. I threw the system out and bought another one thinking I would have better luck. No so. The second one keeps losing the signal and the music shuts off. I have it connected to my computer to play Pandora and to listen in another room.I didn't give this system 1 star because as I am writing this the signal is on after fiddling with the connection cord to the computer. This is going to be constant work to keep the music flowing - not a well made product - it is made in China - need I say more.... It is a great idea to have cordless speakers, just wish it worked as advertised.
I bought a set of these Philips HN100 headphones about a year ago and used them on several long flights. While not the greatest, they worked OK. However, recently they simply broke - a poor design caused a crack in some of the plastic housing and the headphones are now useless. I filed a complaint on the Philips web site and got an email back with a phone number and a case code. When I called them, they seemed only interested in knowing the serial number, and were of no help whatsoever. In fact, the "help line" was a throwback to Dilbert.My advice : Avoid these headphones, and anything else made by Philips. My experience with their helpline has sworn me off any and all of their products.
Card is unreliable and does not connect consistently to the internet. Spent many hours on phone with Netgear, to no avail. Have decided to spend more and get a better product. It is junk!
I've used this player in my car and found it to be unable to keep track of where it leaves off from one session to another, despite setting it on Resume. The display is almost impossible to read, so it is difficult to tell what Mode is set, except by memorizing their sequence. The earbuds that come with this -- EARBUDS! -- are wholly inadequate. Despite the good quality of sound reproduction and the versatility of this unit in allowing you also to play MP3 recordings as well as CDs, it was not entirely what I expected. I have a lower-cost Phillips CD player that operates very well, though it doesn't handle MP3 format.This player does function, and does have good sound, but it has these annoying problems: poor display, rotten earbuds, and inability to Resume properly.
Bought one from Amazon, they sat on the order for a week before shipping a unit that arrived dead. Went through the return/replacement process and they sat on the order for over a week this time and the that one arrived dead with the exact same failure mode.The second one looked as if it had been opened before, accessory bag not sealed, manuals out of place, interior packaging worn. I believe the second one they sent was a return that was then resent to me. Bad news!!!I still had both and in hope of fixing on, I contacted Garmin who said they were indeed broken and offered to fix one and send it back. This would mean I'd have paid full price for what would then be a refurbished unit. Both of them returned.I needed the unit right away for a desert trip. Amazon's refund process made it such that they'd not refund all of the funds but hold them on account (those that were originally given to me as a gift certificate from my employer). Therefore I could not get the equipment for a local vendor.I opened one month nearly to the day dealing with slow order processing, bad units, and more.So, I'd not recommend the unit and I think Amazon may need to review their own practices to ensure what they have in inventory is new and likely operational, and that when a customer orders something, they put in the effort to ship it ASAP!!Without that, if you have to buy one, go to a local dealer, put that batteries in at that shop and have them prove it works before you leave with it. Since you can't so that here, don't buy it here.
I bought this camera in April 2003 and have taken alot of good pictures with it. I used the viewer mostly so I didn't have trouble with batteries.I would say it is a good camera but the switch that opens the lens cover stuck and we couldn't get it open. My husband took it apart and we find it has a delicate setup on the lens cover. PLASTIC!! The lens cover had broken inside.Replacement parts are not longer available.I think this camera should have lasted more than 3 years. I would have rated it a 5 star if it hadn't given me this problem.My sister bought a Canon at the same time and she still has a good camera.So I changed to Canon for my next camera which I just bought this month. Sept 2006.
This products looks good! But trying to set it up is arcane at best. The user interface is clumsy and not intuitive. I tried to get it to connect in a wireless mode. Even though I have 4 other computers that all work using 802.11B/G this unit will not connect at half the distance of others (12 feet).I sent an email to d-link support and after a few days got a worthless response that asked how far the it was from my access router. OK, so they didn't even read me original email.I'm returning it as the piece of junk it is.
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.
I love my I-pod radio, one of the best purchases I have ever made! I use it every day, while I'm cooking, cleaning the house etc. it's awesome!
I bought this for 47.99 and it lasted one full summer and two months into the 2nd one before it died. I believe that it is over priced and not worth what I paid for it - I have replaced it with one from a discount store for 19.99 which has the same tower styling and also has a remote and is quieter - Save your money on this one
Avoid this. There are better MP3 players on the market with more features at the same prices. Very surprising display is so limited - with 150 songs on a CD it would seem like a basic requirement to show the songs title and length (as most newer ones do).Frankly, I think this is an overstocked item that YOU are paying to clear out.
I normaly use Canon's 77mm L39 Sharp Cut UV/Haze filters on my glass, but I can't find them any more! So I tried this one and promptly returned it. These normal 77mm non-L39 filters are junk! Horribly constructed and way too WIDE (produced vignetting on my wide glass).Amazon and Canon, please bring back the L39 filter!!
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
Just like most of the other reviewers I have not been happy with my Lyra. Every other complaint you see listed applies to my experience as well, but here is my biggest complaint. The belt clip sucks!! After using the thing for lest then a month the flimsy plastic belt clip just fell apart. I spent hours (literaly) tying to reach someone at RCA to help me. After way to many calls I finally reached someone at the Customer Satisfaction office (or something to that effect) who appoligized profusely for my frustrating experinece and promised to do everthing humanly possible to solve my problem. After I explained the problem, she quickly told me I was out of luck, they do not make any replacements for that part. So much for jumping throught hoops! So now this $130 "sports" MP3 player is useless during sports because of a badly designed 3 cent peice of plastic ... and don't get me started on the arm band!Don't get it!
Generated the same error code while attempting set up on both an XP and a fresh new vista machine. Tech support really couldn't help me out either. So in the end it went back to amazon.
My camera's LCD went black after 18 months like many others and I called Sony and of course they wanted to charge me $100+ to repair it. Because I am missing out on special moments witth my children as a result of the camera, I purchased a different brand with more MPs. I use to think of Sony as high end as well, but not anymore. I have vowed to never purchase another Sony product again, there name is like Emerson to me now. I think we should all write the company about this inept camera.
They broke within a week but I guess that's what you get when you pay for it under a dollar
This is crazy...battery came and will not hold a charge. But it is non-returnable. It also looked like it was used.
Bought this 2 months ago. Worked fine at first. When I used it to transfer data from a laptop I just sold (and wiped clean), the drive crashed before I could back up the data. Seagate now want to charge $2500 for data recovery. Never again!
Maybe ok for stationary use, but tends to cut out if the connecting plugs twist during use with a portable player.
I bought this item and tested in low light against an old 8mm camcorder. It was terrible. I returned this and purchased the Canon Elura 70 (older version of the elura 90). The Canon is much better - no comparison.
This flagship product was marketed as "future-proof". The world's first upgradable receiver. Well, Onkyo has offered only one upgrade card and has dropped the TX-NR1000 from it's current line up of products. Onkyo has never made an official announcement to it's customers, but they are not going to offer HDMI upgrades for this product. It was made with HDMI 1.0 and that's how it stays. Apparently, when designing this "future-proof" design, they didn't allow for HDMI changes.Do Not Buy This Dead End Product.
AMAZON!!! If a product isnt available and you say it is and I pay for it with my personal cc info, thats bad business! Shame on AMAZON...!
If you are a traveller, I would not recommend these headphones. The brackets which hold the cups have broken three times in different places in as many trips.
This is a great product while it works. It is compact, reliable, and easy to use (just drag your music files to the player as if it were a removable disk drive).But beware: it WILL fail. Be sure you buy from a store that gives a convenient money-back or exchange policy that lasts more than a few months. I had three MuVos of various sizes and configurations and ALL failed completely within a year -- one within two months. Once your player fails you are pretty much out of luck. Creative support is almost non-existent; but if you can track it down you will have to pay $20 to have them &quot;look at it&quot; and ultimately nearly $80 to replace it. In this product's defense, it could be pointed out that many MP3 players have a limited lifetime (e.g. even the iPod's batteries run down within a couple years and are costly or impossible to replace) so it could be argued that product failure is not in itself a reason to avoid this product (that's why it doesn't get just one star). But the MuVo just doesn't last long enough to be worth the price.
For quarter-fold cards, these are completely adequate. In fact, Amazon's price and low shipping cost means that you'll come out ahead over buying at most retail outlets.The product's major flaw is precisely that they _are_ quarter-fold cards. You'll rarely find a quarter-fold at a card shop--especially not made out of heavy card stock--because they're bulky and impermanent. They're twice as thick as the more standard two-fold cards. And if you can fold them, your recipient can unfold them. This destructability fairly screams &quot;I was made on a computer in someone's home office.&quot;So why do so many people buy this product? I guess because the sheets are the same size as North American letter paper, they &quot;feel&quot; familiar. Maybe, as well, the format is a hold-over from the 1980s, when dot matrix printers reigned, and there was no other convenient way to make cards but by quad-folding. Or perhaps it's because a two-fold card in the small invitation size is rarely (if ever) available at most retail locations.Whatever the reasons, your end results with this product will look as cheap as the card stock costs.
nice player for about 3 months then dvd's stopped playing. player was under parts warranty but just out of labor - so brand new laser cost me (for) labor and the part (...) was jvc's responsibility. they've had it now for 2 weeks, and no sign of getting it back soon. their customer support is terrible. i've been transferred and referred to 3 different locations, all of which knew absolutely nothing about the problem. i finally got to a customer service representative manager who is supposedly rushing the player through service. my daughter is about to have a cow since she can't watch her shrek dvd . . .i have no idea about other companies (sony, panasonic, toshiba, etc.) customer support, but i should've waited until outlaw audio releases their dvd player (the best customer service in the business!)
This item has terrible instructions on how to install it and we cannot get it to work properly. It needs to have diagrams showing exactly what part of the item they are talking about. If you have any more detailed instructions, please email them to me at: betsy.cohen@albrechtco.com.
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 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.
My 500g is finally dead after working on and off for about 2 years. During the 2 yrs, I never felt it reliable, sometimes, you can get access to it, often times, you just have to reboot your computer in order to find it. It is terrible! Now it's dead, and beyond warranty, WD charges a fee for troubleshooting not knowing whether it's going to succeed or not. This is horrible customer service. Imagine all the important personal and business data I lost with it being down now. I wouldn't even give a one star, but no choice.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PIECE OF SH*T!!!!I could not warn you enough not to buy this unit (drx-9200)All I can do is submit some of the correspondence I had with Apex tech support below.I only listed a few of the times I spoke to the Idiots there below to give you a sampling of my Total frustration with this product and their completely useless tech support. (That is unless you need someone to explain how to turn the power on and put the DVD disk in to play it.) I only listed up to the #5 tech support person, but I spoke over the phone for the remaining 10 times (I AM NOT EXAGGERATING) for a grand total of 15 Apex support people. This unit has MAJOR problems!!!1) It does NOT have a digital optical output as all the advertising details say. It only has a SPDIF RCA digital output.2) The DV/ilink/firewire interface does NOT work.3) The menu system is ugly and cumbersome.I returned this unit back to Amazon and bought the LITE-ON LVW-5005 instead. I now have been using the LVW-5005 for two weeks and I would like say..... HOLY SH*T!!!!! What a difference!!! Everything actually works out of the box!!!Dear tech support person #5How can my email be incomplete????? I am sending it back to you one last time!!Please have a senior tech support person contact me!!If you read what I wrote below you would know my problem. So I will repeat it again....(No matter what I try, the drx-9200 does not recognize my canon optura 40 via the
Well its a great buy how ever not compatible with my LG CU500Says Card Not Ready meaning the card isn't being read.How ever, great for backing up files from pc.Good Buy just not for LG CU500 Owners.
This was a nice little scale until the postal rates went up. It then took research to find that the processor chip had to be replaced at a cost greater than the scale. I just use it for the weighing function and calculate the postage myself.
The quality and value of this unit seems nice, however, I was compelled to return it. I bought it to listen to mp3 recordings of old time radio shows I purchased on CD-Rs. Each track is typically 30 minutes in length. I found this player to suddenly stop and start over while playing a track. This annoyance became unbearable as you are unable to scan forward or backward in mp3 mode to get to where you were so rudely cut off. The CD-Rs are perfectly replayed without interruption on every computer that I tried to use them on.Some other observations...1. Display is very hard to read, even in a well-lit room.2. Because the individual tracks are labeled only by a track number, I can't figure out how the unit determines what order the tracks are replayed. When looking at Windows Explorer and WinAMP and sorting the files in every imaginable order, the order as replayed on the unit does not make sense.3. As stated above, in mp3 mode, you can't scan within tracks. The amazon.com technical info implies that it does. I was only able to scan when playing regular CDs.4. Included accessories make it seem to be a great value, perhaps the 40 kBit/s tracks are the reason I had trouble.
I'm having a difficult time finding words for my disappointment. Let me start off by saying that the hardware is more than decent. The Zune sounds great and feels solid, with that said; the software is worse than I ever could have imagined. If you buy this, make sure your music is tagged to perfection and even then, the Zune's software misinterprets tags and randomly fills in blanks with information it pulls seemingly out of nowhere. I truly cannot believe that the people behind the software interface still have jobs.
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 purchased a replacement battery from Osprey-Talon for my Garmin iQue M5, through Amazon's website. The first battery would not take a charge. I returned it to Osprey-Talon. Osprey-Talon sent a replacement. It would not take a charge when left in the M5 overnight, using the Garmin plug in charger. The original Garmin battery that came with the M5 charges normally.The way the battery is advertised makes you think that it is an original Garmin battery. It is not. It is a Chinese made replacement.
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.
The pictures were great but I constantly kept getting "replace battery" messages even with brand new batteries in the camera. Every time the message showed up, I would have to open and close the battery door to make it go away so I could take more pictures. There is a blog on Amazon about this problem. I decided to return it and go with a Panasonic instead.
I found this laptop carry case good for the mini laptops they have currently on the market, but I'm afraid this one is just too small to fit a normal size laptop in it.
I bought my Compaq Ipaq and the Rhinoskin Rhinopack 2000 case at the same time. After using both for about 3 months, I dropped the Ipaq with the case on it accidentally! Both the screen and body cracked and Compaq would not replace it for a lesser cost than buying a new one! So, I bought a Palm Vx and I'm much more satisfied than before!
I have the same problem some other reviewers had: the audio was extremely low unless I manually adjust the cassette. It's not that easy - you have to stick your finger into the cassette slot while the adapter is in there, and wiggle it forward and backward until the audio adjusts. But that doesn't always work. If that doesn't work, you then have to turn your hand over and use your fingernail to catch a ridge on the adapter and lift it up a bit. I'd rather not have an accident on the highway by either (1) fiddling with the audio, or (2) smashing the adapter into little pieces while I drive.Hundreds of songs on the ipod and no way to listen while you drive...
I don't really know why, but this drive is exceptionally slow in my experience. My USB 2 iPod and Firewire 400 drives leave it in the dust.I don't know if it's the enclosure, or the drive inside, which is at fault. I'm tempted to try the disk in another enclosure.Another complaint, though less important, is that it's rather noisy when it spins down.
This is the 4th time in 10 years I've purchased a Creative product, and once again I'm disappointed. This is my second trial of a Creative wireless audio streaming device.I can't figure this company out. They constantly come out with products that are exactly what I'm looking for and which no competitor provides. So somebody in their product development department really knows what they are doing and does a great job of identifying market niches. And each product has a great mechanical design, with a beautiful finish and sturdy, solid feel with good ergonomics. So somebody in their mechanical design department also really knows what they are doing.But in actual usage, I have found that Creative products do not fulfill the promise. In my experiences with 2 different Creative wireless devices in two different houses, I found that the sender and receiver cannot be separated by more than one interior house wall, nor can they penetrate from an upstairs room to the room directly below. Reception over more than 20 feet unobstructed distance is unreliable, as I proved in a long hallway in my house with sender at one end, receiver at the other, clearly visible to each other. I've also found that the handheld remote controller must be within 6 feet of it's receiver. And, as others have mentioned, interference with other WiFi devices is extreme. (Changing the wireless channel on your router may cure that.)So, while I give kudos to the Creative Products development, marketing and mechanical design departments, somebody in their electronic engineering department is incompetent in designing any kind of wireless transmitter receiver combo, be it infrared, 900mhz, or WiFi.I am puzzled by the number of 5 star reviews where no mention is made of any problems with the wireless controllers, senders and receivers. So perhaps it's not the electronic engineering design but instead it's some very poor quality control that renders 30% of product inoperative out of the box or subject to very early failure. In either case, I'd say that buying a Creative product is a shot in the dark - if it works, it may work great for you. Be sure to keep your receipts and original shipping package for at least 12 months, or whatever is the warranty period - I'd say there is a very good chance you'll be sending it back.Other Creative products I've purchased have generally worked for 1-2 months and then quit. Unfortunately, I've had enough bad experiences with Creative that they are no longer on my list of approved vendors. It's a shame, because they really seem to know what the public wants, and their products are mechanically and ergonomically superb. Too bad they don't actually work.
The hole to place the fruits or veggies is too small. Returned right after purchase.
Almost all pictures with or without the reduction come out with red eye. Not worth the valuse for family photos even if you can take it out with software.
And it just sits there and stares at me like an alien orb. I don't like this camera. Does anybody want it? You can have it. I haven't found much use for it. It also breaks fairly easily.
I purchased 5 of these as gifts for my family members for Christmas. I spent a great deal of time trying to download songs on them. There were no detailed instructions in the package explaining the download. I had to contact the company for instructions and when they were followed I still could not download songs on them. I own an IPod and a Dell MP3. I had no problems with them at all. Also, when I tried to return the product to the company I purchased them from, I had to get an RA number before returning them. I called the company several times before I actually got a person to get an RA number from.
I bought these at Staples along with a set of JBL Reference 410's. The JBL's were on sale for $40 (from $60). The Skullcandy's sound hollow and tinny and they felt cheap while wearing. For the money, the JBL's blew the Skullcandy's away. I've also used Koss Portasound 2's which are about $30 and sound/feel way better as well.
When I ordered this 6 days ago, there was only one review and it was 5 stars. Had I waited, I would have already known that the cord is too short to be useful for anything. Even on my laptop. because of other cords close to the USB jacks, this would be a real pain.It comes iwth a 1 inch cord that has a USB connector on it. The cord tucks neatly into the bottom of the hub when not in use. When in use, it doesn't give you any option of where to place the hub because the cord is so short.I had hoped for a USB -A to -B cord so I could use the hub to extend the USB ports from my server in the pantry-turned-server-room into my office. This is not the device for that.By the way, this is a powered hub that comes with a power supply. The rating label says 5 volts at 2 amps. Yet the power supply doesn't appear to weigh more than 2 ounces. And even with the power supply, this hub will not power my 2.5 inch portable USB disk drive yet the USB 2.0 connections on my PC will, as expected and as designed, power the drive.Maybe I was being too kind when I gave this 2 stars.
I bought this exact model of headphone at the local drug store today cause my old JVC wide driver DJ style set where wore out. They're just standard small driver/speaker phones with a typical frequency response of 20-25000.My suggestion is spend a little more on something with a wider speaker for more frequency response; especially in the bass range. Turtle beach makes a DJ quality noise canceling headset for 80 bucks that has excellent frequency response and construction. Headphones like these are garbage quality with bold letter gimmicks; they are the same as the dollar store set.Sound quality is worth an investment for a heavy use item that will last some years.
I purchased the keyboard just THREE MONTHS ago and the space bar is starting to malfunction. It either sticks and won't create a space or, as in the sentence above, sticks and creates too many spaces. This is with only average use. I have two other computers, an office desktop at work and a Toshiba NB205. The keyboard on the Toshiba, comparatively, is excellent and has lasted well through two years of constant, vibrant use. Other keys on the Microsoft "product" also gummy now. Poorly "Mad e in China," under the Microsoft label/gi mmick.
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.
Totally agree - that this appears to be an awesome deal. I as well paid about $100 for it. It instantly worked with my iBook. Other than being loud and slow - it printed, copied and scanned very well. After about 8 months of use - it started acting up with paper jams now and then. After a year - it jams up each time i use it. I have to print 1 page at a time and then restart as it jams each page.Probably worth spending another $100 to avoid this disposable printer. You get what you pay for i guess.
I am holding a great paper weight. A 270 dollar camera that broke with no reason to break. This camera looks like it just came out of the box. The camera's menu suddenly stopped working, and the picture of the menu distorts and flickers. The buttons do nothing, and the only way to turn it off is by removing the battery. Nikon will fix it for [...]. Not worth it. I will by a reliable brand, from A company that realizes that the consumers are the reason they are in business. The pictures it took inside were so so. the flash overexposed everything, outside pictures werent too bad, but the random breaking of internal buttons or lcd screens is a problem. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY TO REPAIR SOMETHING YOU DID NOT BREAK.
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!!!
Never get it worked. It feels so wired only having one ear. can not plug in any normal cellphone. waste of money. Has been throw away.
I looked at this and the DVX100. I plumped for this because it had better low light support and interchangeable lens.PLUS: Its beautifully and solidly made and the delivered lens is amazingFor frames without moving components the image is immaculate.The sound is great.It looks cool.MINUS:Its heavy and big . Needs a strong tripod and a big dry cabinet.The remote zoom only has one speed and you cant change it. If you dont have a really big sturdy tripod the camera will shake if you touch it particularly at maximum zoom so the cool multi speed zoom cant be used easily.But my big beef is......The general point of video cameras is to capture motion and if there are straight vertical lines moving (like those on a fashion model walking down a catwalk in a silk dress ) the vertical edges have fringes which looks kind of ugly. If the models are dressed in green or in greeen light its even worse. Just had a shoot rejected for this reason.I am not the only person to see this issue and there is much debate on the internet whether this is a "real" Canon problem or not. My view is this. You can buy a camera for 1/3 of the price that does not show this "feature" - therefore its Canons problem. If the quality of the cameras capture, exceeds the delivery capability of the format it supports and makes things look worse because of it there is not much point in paying for the extra capture quality.There are a lot of glowing reviews for it but definitely try before you buy. Do not buy unseen based on reviews (I did). I realise now all the examples i saw were of stills not motion. Take some motion videos and see what you think. I now regret my purchase.
My flash drive stopped working after I plugged it on a Windows Vista machine. After that, I couldn't even format it. I had to install and uninstall U3 three times to (luckly!) revive it. This drive now is in probation mode until I can trust on it again to keep important data.Just google "u3 cruzer format problem" and you'll understand the problem.
I bought the suite to draw a set of working plans for a home I'm building hoping it would be an improvement over the plans I've roughed out on graph paper. I've used AutoCad in my work as an engineer, and had my own contracting business for several years - so I'm familiar with both building and drafting trades. I didn't expect the full features of a CAD program, but frankly hoped for better. The program strength is the 3-D rendering, but the 2-D design features are primitive. Basic drawing features such as midpoint, offset, group/ungroup are not supported. The program has a frustrating way of putting objects such as electrical fixtures on top of others with no way to edit the lower object(s). Other quirks abound - when you undo an edit the program displays hidden layers, trying to change print settings is futile - the default view is all you get. There may be some tricks and work-arounds, but after almost a week of working with it I've concluded this isn't worth further effort. Oh, and if there is tech support on this product it isn't easy to access.
There are alot of things wrong with this MP3 player.1. It takes a very long time to transfer songs into it. It takes about one minute per song.2. When the transfering was finnaly complete it only had the songs under song title and it is suppose to have it listed by Artist, Album, and Genere. It basically works like a slow version of the ipod shuffle.3. The directions suck4. It says that you can have 20 preset radio stations but it does not even tell you how to preset them.5. The stupid instalation cd got stuck into my computer luckily i got it out.I got this because my other mp3 player which i bought cheaply broke after 6 months but i deciede just to stick to my portable cd player which i have had for 2 years it is big and all but atleast it does its job.
I bought this case a week ago for Canon SD 1100IS and took it on a family vacation with kids. I dropped the case with camera in it and it did protect the camera well. However, a 2 days after this incident the zipper broke. A sturdier zipper is warranted to make this a perfect case.
Charged once with the same charger I use for the standard Sony battery that still charges fine. On battery power indicator doesn't work or show power level and when I attach the battery to my Sony HDR HC1 it powers up and then the Camcorder LCD says "Use InfoLithium Battery" and then shuts down. Nothing wrong the camcorder - it still works fine with the original Sony battery.
I am very disappointed with this product. I bought it for the voice recognition feature and software. I find it will only handle voice recognition in HQ mode which only gives 33 minutes of recording time. Nowhere does it tell me this in any of the promotional material or on the package. I had to use it to find this out and finally found a mention of this limitation deep in the software manual. 33 minutes isn't nearly enough recording time. I returned it for a refund.
Being somewhat handicapped, I love the way the 4000 helps me position my hands. However, I have had multiple times that groups of keys stop working or single keys will hang giving me a string of single key inputs. MS Technical has helped me once to correct the problem - and I am waiting for assistance again. This is very concerning for what I considered a 1st class keyboard at a first class price.
Have now worked with two Kodak printer docs, wanting to be able to just drop my Kodak camera on top to connect to PC or print directly. And now two printer docs have soon stopped picking up paper. Sometimes I can manually feed a sheet around the cartridge, but how convenient is that? You can read other with the same experiences, and worse. Pick another printer besides the Kodak.
Logitech 980158-0403 Internet Chat HeadsetI feel very dissapointed about the product. The mic does not pick up your voice the way it shoud, maybe because when you put the headset on the mic is too far from the mouth.One more thing, the headset fits loose. No matter in what possititon you put it, will always feel loose unless you wear a dreadlocks wig.This is the first item I provide a feedback about and I've been buying for quite some time. don't buy this.
Despite high ratings in Passport I received two duds in a row which had to be returned. I've been buying Sony products for many years and it's pretty disappointing. Seems like Japanese manufactured goods are going the way of U.S. manufactured good. I hear Sony has decided to get out of the short wave radio business. Can't imagine why. Guess I'll buy a Kaito from China.
The Nomad plays well and contains all the features that are advertised. However, after only 3 charges, I let the battery run down all the way and it wouldn't recharge. Called Creative and they asked me to pay for a new battery. I would not recommend this product because electronics are only as good as their power source. In this case the power sources does not function well at all.
CD Player only worked once then nothing do not buy this dvd
I bought a similar "value" Apex DVD players from Amazon a while back. The thing had an annoying hum at times, but worked... at first. After two months it wouldn't play DVDs longer than maybe 90 minutes. I tried calling their service line - no one answered the phone. I went to their Website and wrote to their service e-mail address - I received no response, ever.My guess is they figure (rightly) that no one is going to go to a lot of legal trouble over a device that costs less than $100. There are other companies that make low-end DVD players and other equipment - patronize one of them instead of Apex.
Great if you have an LCD but doesn't help with the bulb of the DLP
Ay laddie, this chip has speed - but it also has a heapful of troubles with ram. I tried no end of types, and most were rejected. Saints be praised, my old 1800mhz p4 took ALL of them without problem.What in the blazes is wrong here?
this is not a review. The samsung people have provided a contact email for problems. I think thats great but they gave themselves 5 stars. This 1 star 'review' is to average that out.
I purchased this unit in 2004 and I received the HO3 error and the unit does not work any longer. I called Panasonic and was told the 90 days warranty is up and I would have to pay for the repairs and labor!!! I told them to go on line and there are 100's of complaints about this unit H03 error.The Panasonic technical support person said the H03 error comes up depending upon the "USAGE." So, I said to her if I used it TOO much after the 90 days I would have to pay to get it repaired. She said "yes.' So, if you purchase this unit don't use it because you will get the H03 error and it will no longer be playable. There is "NO" recall on this unit. Buyer beware!!!!!New INFO-12-3-06 addedI took this unit to a Panasonic electronics dealer they recommed on their site. They charged me $20 and said it was fried and couldn't be fixed. I really wandered if anyone even looked at the unit. After reading some of these other reviews ideas to fix the unit I decided to try it. Turn on your device, taking out any disk, closing the tray and pushing the back skip, pause, and play buttons at the same time. Hold for about 4 seconds and the screen will go blank then "initializing" will appear and your player will read your disks again.IT WORKED!!!!!! I can't believe it the Pansonic electronics store couldn't fix it, calling Panansonic never even mentioned trying this option to fix the problem. They just wanted me to send it to them and they would take a look at it. I just wandered if I would have done that what they would have said???? Probalby buy a new one.Now it works and I was about to throw it away.All in all the picture is just great quality, bright and easy to see. I just don't know how to rate it since the Panansonic service isSOOO BAd...
This thing is great for music and video. It does all it says. However, it does scratch like crazy. This will be a problem when the video window gets too scratched to be viewed well. I bought this for the video, so to me it is not something I can rate highly. Apple needs to put a little money into a better plastic face for this thing and then it would be just about perfect. As it stands, it is not acceptable. Go see one of these on display in a store and compare it to cheaper units. They are not going to be scratched, but this is. Try it yourself before you buy. I would wait until Apple fixes this before you buy. They have a class action against them for the Nano and it's cheap cover. They should have used better materials in this product. Obviously they have decided they can get away with this shoddy material. I think there will be another class action for this. Don't think Apple will try to get away with ignoring a problem and then be forced to fix it after a lawsuit? How about the battery issues they are having to own up to on previous iPods. They knew they were wrong and they tried to fight it, now they are having to replace/ pay for batteries. If you have to buy this now, DON'T use it until you have a protective cover. So far you won't find a cover that fits the video version in most stores. I'm buying a $25 invisible shield for mine from an online vendor. Apple should have built it better, charged $25 more and made this product a catch instead of a scratch.
I was warned that this Canon adapter/hood was not up to par. I read the reviews but bought it anyway. Cheap, flimsy and not even the same color as my Canon S5. Very difficult to get filters to screw in because the barrel is so flimsy. Do not buy even if it is the least expensive.
I was disappointed with the software provided with this scanner. As a software developer I have a high tolerance for bugs, but a few issues were particularly bothersome:1) My wife installed and uninstalled the scanner before she gave it to me as a present, just to make sure it worked. It did. When I received it and tried to reinstall the software, it would not work. Apparently the uninstaller does not work properly. After following technical support's 15 step instructions on how to get it working again, the scanner was still not being recognized.2) Epson does not make their own scanner software - it is produced by a company called Newsoft. That means if you have any problems with the software, you have two companies to deal with.3) The scanner is not compliant with WIA (Windows Image Acquisition), so it will not seamlessly integrate with other applications that use the WIA standard. In addition, it is not plug and play on installation; the directions specifically say to cancel the Windows dialogs that try to install the scanner for you. In other words, it doesn't seem to play nice with Windows XP.I returned it and purchased the CanoScan 5000F instead. Completely plug and play with XP, scans at a higher resolution, and the software has been flawless.
I purchased A SKYFi2, and the boombox. The reciever works great in the car with the car kit. But when I take it in the house and pop it in the boombox, there is a high pitched buzzing. When I contacted XM, they told me (after days waiting for an e-mail response, got nothing back from their tech support line when I left a message as requested) to return it to where I bought it. I did so, and the second unit does the exact same thing. I even tried it outdoors with no improvement. I'd stay away from the boombox, seems XM is only for the car. I am returning everything, including the reciever and trying Sirius.....
I thought these were really cool when I first got them. The vibrating bass is really cool at first. Then you realize that the overall sound quality is very poor. When the vibration is turned off, there is absolutely no low end at all. Its all highs and mids. The battery life is very poor as well. I bought these for $30 and I still think I got ripped off. The vibration does not compare to real bass. There is only one "feeling" you get out of this that makes every bass line from every song seem the same. Real bass has different frequencies. They are alright for playing games or watching movies but definitely not for music.Bottom line they are cool at first, then you realize how much of a novelty they are. If you are looking for good sound, look somewhere else.
I should have read the reviews closer myself before buying this....mine just inexplicably quit working after only having it a few months. Dont buy this piece of junk...there is a reason it is priced cheap.
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 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.
Too small. Advertised to fit the exact model of CD player that I have. I have stretched, pulled, twisted, and cussed in an effort to get the zipper closed once the CD player was placed in it. No luck. Maybe it will hold my cell phone.
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 is my second visioneer scanner. The first was great and lasted years. This one lasted 36 days and about 100 scans, just enough to get beyond Amazon's return policy. Debating whether to try to get it fixed or throw it out and go back to Canon.
Stopped playing movies after 4 months, couldn't see picure but you sure could hear the audio. Woprthless warranty,Very disapoined
After using the DVD+RW format with both Maxell and Memorex, I decided to give these a try, and maybe save a few bucks in the process. I should have spent the extra money and gotten what had already worked for me.These have been a real pain in the neck. Either they won't work at all, or they can't be read after having been recorded on, or won't allow me to record after they have been recorded on (BEFORE finalizing). I subsequently tried some Memorex and Maxell DVD+RW, just to make sure it wasn't my recorder; they gave me no problems at all.I have used some of these TDK DVD-R successfully, but 2 out of 5 good burns is not satisfactory. Maybe I just got a bad batch....but this is my first experience with TDK; it will probably be my last.
I PLUGGED THIS IN RIGHT OUT THE CHEAP ENVELOPE PACKAGING IT WAS SENT IN AND ONLY ONE USB PORT WORKED.... FOR A COUPLE DAYS THAT IS... THEN IT STOPPED FUNCTIONING... DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE MONEY... SPEND A FEW MORE DOLLARS BUY SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST LONGER
This mouse was totally unreliable. Half the time, the left-click button would not work. Avoid at all costs.
I was excited when I got a gift certificate from my hubby and kids for Valentine's day to amazon.com. I knew just what I wanted. After much looking I settled on the Philips CD and Cassette boombox. What a mistake! I've had it only a month and today I boxed it back up and I'm sending it back. The base boost is terrible. The sound is muddy and cd's sound terrible. The cassette player started playing my cassettes backwards! These are new cassettes and work fine in my car. The reception on the AM and FM bands were lousy. I was VERY disappointed with this product. I only hope I will get a full refund. This is not a good product. It looks better than it really is. Cheaply made.
It was OK while it worked. Reception wasn't that great. After 5 weeks of mild use it just stopped receiving any stations.
After about three months of excellent signal quality and smooth Internet connection, the TV closest to the device stopped getting a clear signal. Every other TV and modem in the house was working great - but the first one in the house along the splitter chain (and after the booster) wasn't getting anything.I switched out various cables and splitters, and the only thing that would improve the signal was removing the signal booster completely.I called Motorola, who insisted that it was all somehow my fault. Their ultimate conclusion was that the signal was being OVER-amplified at that first TV. I don't know much about cable signals, so I don't know if this is true, but now I have a very expensive signal booster that I can't hook up anywhere. It was great while it lasted, but Motorola's refusal to acknowledge this problem, whatever it is, is very disappointing.
I bought this system looking for a quick way to extend my cable box. What a mistake!!Although the distance was only about 25 feet (on the same floor) this system could not send or receive a signal at all. The IR worked OK (changing channels and turning the cable box off and on)but there was no audio or video reception. Even when I pointed the antennas directly at each other!! I tried all the various channels to no avail. Oh and they say all cables included;. your tv had better be within 2 feet of the extender. The coax jumper and a/v cables are about 36" long. I am very disappointed in this system. Browsing the website, I see I must have received old stock. The units I received look nothing like what amazon has posted now.
i've had my ziotek for 3 years now when i still had my widows xp. i was able to use this for a few months then our system broke down. we bought a new pc and widows 7 was already out a couple of years now and i never had a chance using this since the driver won't work on widows 7. i just checked cyberguys.com where i bought it originally and it says it should work on widows 7 since they already fixed it and downloaded the zip file and uploaded it in my computer. Guess what? still doesn't work and it's still giving me a ridiculous error message. i regret spending 100+ on this device. don't waste your money on this!
I read all of the reviews that warned me of the Channel 184 and deleted presets problem. It happened to me. I took other reviewers advice and went to Sirius Online. I had it retransmit the signal. It wouldn't do it. I sat in my car with Sirius on the phone and watched the screen as they reset my signal. I turned the unit off and what do ya know... back to 184 and presets are gone. I sent the unit back and got a Starmate 4. I'm very happy with the Starmate 4 and I've always been happy with Sirius programming.Don't buy this unit. It's a piece of junk.
Bought this lock for my daughters dell in September. Worked fine. She set the lock. Unlocked it a couple of times. Went to unlock it for Thanksgiving, and it no longer worked. Need locksmith of hacksaw to remove from computer.Not recommended.
This company is advertising a Magicolor 3100 cartrigde and picturing something else.It's a great price, but what would I be buyiny???
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
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.
Got this telescope for hubby's Christmas. Flimsy mount, difficult to align, eye piece too loose for focusing. Worse, he's owned it only seven weeks and one leg failed, collapsed onto backyard concrete patio. Now we're having problems with customer service at Celestron, not promising replacement telescope with new warranty (for what the warranty is worth). Before you buy, remember that if you need to return the telescope, YOU pay shipping both ways. Disappointed with the brand.
This product left me down. I've always recommended DLO in the past, but I'm afraid that has changed. The transmission power on this is very weak. I wish I would have known what I know now before buying this transmitter. Look elsewhere folks.
Although a purchased a very similar LCD tv I am very happy with the features and quality if i knew about the lamp unit life issue i would have never of purchased one.go here for more information -www.PetitionOnline.com/panbulb/petition.html
After I got this, I wish I hadn't. I had to configure the player in order to play DVDs, a feature that should have been set before I opened the box. Worked fine for a few months after that, but then started acting up. The player makes a whining noise while playing many DVDs and BDs, but not all. It also beeps and makes awful noises through the speakers when the disc tray is open. And it started turning subtitles on by itself and the only way I could turn it off is by shutting down the player then opening and closing the disc tray.Samsung in general has been going down in quality over the past few years. If I were you, I would buy a different brand.
Could not get my Windows 2000-based machine to recognize the mouse. Sent it back.
This pillow speaker is not very loud and is very uncomfortable. I tried putting it under my pillow with the volume turned up full and couldn't hear it with my ear on the pillow. I tried to create an indent in my pillow to make it comfortable with the pillow speaker on the pillow but that didn't work either. With the weight of my head on the pillow speaker it was more than just uncomfortable it was a little painful. It is to thick and not a very good design. I would research a little and get one with a two speaker design that goes under your pillow but is loud enough to hear like the Pillowsonic Stereo Pillow Speaker.
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.
buenas amigoseste router no sirve para nada...es mas publicidad que otra cosa no tiene nada de alcance es solo publicidad. no se lo recomiendo a nadie.
Bought this elsewhere, and the store claimed it fit the 60GB version. Well, with significant stretching it does. BUT...you can't use the buttons while it's in here, even after it's stretched out. And you can't charge it or sync it while it's on. And perhaps most importantly, the velcro isn't very strong and easily comes undone, causing the player to fall. Also the velcro pieces start falling off immediately after purchase. Argh. Save your money.
This battery is similar to many of the NiMH rechargeable AA batteries with more than 2100 mAh in that they suffer from a high spontaneous discharge rate. In other words, even if you do not use your electronic items, the batteries will be dead or almost dead within 2 months. This makes these batteries almost useless unless used exclusively in electronics that you will HEAVILY use in a short period of time. It also makes them unable to be stored fully-charged to be used when needed. They will most likely need to be recharged just prior to each use. Alkaline batteries have very very low discharge rates, making them better for items like remote controls. Alkaline's however are not rechargeable and also cannot generate high-currents without a drop in voltage for high current electronics like cameras. The reason I gave the batteries 2 stars is that there is a better rechargeable option--the Sanyo/GE Eneloop batteries or Rayovac Hybrid or Kodak "precharged" NiMH. These batteries are all listed as a lower 2000-2100 mAh, but they all have unique formulations that allow for a significantly lower discharge rate. This means that they can be used in items like remote controls and other items where you want the batteries to keep their charge for months. Sanyo claims a spontaneous discharge rate of only 15% for year.Also, I am not happy with this charger as it does not have a recycle/refresh function which is critical in prolonging the use of NiMh rechargeables. For just a little bit more money, Sony does offer a recharger with their "refresh" feature. If you want one of the best chargers, La Crosse Technology sells their BC-900 which has independent charging channels, sophisticated refresh/recycle functions, and LCD display with digital readouts of the individual battery voltages.I did not give this 1 star, however, because the batteries and the charger do serve one purpose for me. I use these 2500 mAh AA's right before a high-use application such as a photoshoot where I will use up all the battery power that day. The charger is also used when I am charging a large number of AA's and do not need to recycle them. (You do not need to recycle a battery every time, and so this charger can be used in between refreshing.)
the price was great but the quality is not there. If I push my headphone connector all the way in, I only hear music out of one channel. I have to pull the connector half way out to hear both channels. a pain in the butt but I only paid a few dollars so I guess you get what you pay for.
I recently purchased a 256 Lexar stick at a Target store and after my first time filling it up with pictures I got the "Format Error" message just as the other reviewer explained. I was able to eventually download most of my photos, but did loose a few. Luckily, Target took the stick back and gave me a refund. Now, one of the 128 Lexar sticks I bought last year gave me a "Format Error" after taking a photo. Luckily, I was able to quickly delete the picture and it seems to be working okay now. I am not confident in the durability of this stick so I will NEVER buy Lexar sticks again. When you are recording memories, just spend the extra money on SONY. It's worth it! I have two Sony sticks (one two years old and one a year old.) I have NO problems with these.
This product is a gimmick that does not meet Sony specs and is VERY cumbersome to use. I was about ready to report this to the BBB.
This switch worked perfectly for several months. Now it periodically stops recognizing one or all of the network drives it switches. (Cables have been checked, power quality is good.) When it works, speed is good. I will replace it with a reliable D-Link switch.
I've been struggling with this for months now. What a flaky and unreliable piece of junk. I have two WD MyBook USB 2.0 drives on it, formatted EXT3. It only works within a few minutes of power cycling. After a while, the web page can't get the drive information, and my configuration settings are lost. Any computer in the house (PC, Mac, Linux) has hit or miss luck in navigating to the device and into any directories there. Sometimes it will list a directory, but clicking on any file there does nothing. Sometimes the file even disappears from the listing. After power cycling, all is well. 15 minutes later, in the weeds. Someone suggested I change the battery. Can't hurt since it's already past the warranty.
This is not a USB over Powerline adapter. This is simply a device that provides a "Powered" usb port, that is used with a small number of electronics, usually those accessories on a pc, that require a powered usb port.
Even after reading all the bad reviews, I still ordered this adapter. Since I have been using a Netgear wireless router for at least five years I figured how bad could it be? Well, now I know. When it worked, it was great - the problem is it usually gave me an error message of "failed to start" on Vista. Drivers were the latest version, didn't matter if it was Netgear's or the drivers Windows found, it would only work once. After that the card would need to be removed and reinstalled. The adapter has been replaced with one from Linksys and the problem is gone.I had even purchased this same adapter a few weeks ago from another vendor for use on a machine running XP - it works fine on that computer. Maybe I got a bad adapter the second time, or maybe it doesn't play well with my new computer and Vista, but I don't know if I would recommend this piece to anyone else...
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!
We just received this screen today and started to put it together. After only putting the horizontal frames together, thought it looked too long....sure enough requires 110" horizontally, not the 104" stated in product dimensions. We had set aside 107" which we thought would be plenty even if the frame wasn't included in the product dimensions. Now, I either have to send a very large package back or rip out new built in cabinetry. Very annoying and disappointing.
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.
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!!!
Although set-up was easy, the WD didn't provide any back-up software. I would've rated the 2500 at least a three, if the transformer hadn't died within just 3-months.
i had some difficulty getting this to work in the beginning but the product support was helpful in that they got it to work--for NO CHARGE! at least for the first 90 days. occasional dropping of connections for no reason, it has been working fine. Now i can't get connected at all but since it's been more than 90 days since i bought the product, they are asking me to pay--more than the cost of the product! of course, there is free email support which takes more than 24 hours to reply and their suggestions are not that helpful. i haven't been able to get the connection working now more than two weeks!! so, while it works, it's great. after 90 days, count on buying another one as their technical support costs more than the product.
I found this system in what I thought was a great bundle: theSC-HT643W at Sam's for a very reasonable price. It's basically this system in a box with a second room "front" unit. The instructions are usable, but give the impression of having been translated to English by someone not familiar with the product. The setup of the wireless is not intuitive... the second room unit comes with a wireless card for the main unit, which the instructions warn you NOT to use (?), but to put in a safe place and save. Additionally, the wireless has two killer flaws. The lesser problem is that the wireless is just not very robust. The stated range is 30+ feet, but I set the wireless rear and front up in the same 20 x 14 room as the main unit. Standing in the "path" of the signal would block it completely (wireless speaker goes dead). Worse yet, just walking along side of line of sight between the main and either wireless unit would result in the red "W" on the main flickering, and the speaker cutting in and out. Which brings us closer to the worst problem. The DVD player worked and sounded fine, but only gives 480p resolution via component (NO HDMI). The ability to plug in a MP3 player to the musicports worked and sounded fine, but some of the options didn't make sense. (Why select rear music port on the main, when you can do the same on the rear, and neither way plays over the main or remote front?) But the worst was when you used the unit to amplify your TV sound, which is what I bought it for. There is no digital input, just left and right RCA jacks, so you connect two wires and switch the unit to AUX and it works. But both wireless speakers make a noise... too low for a whine, and too high for a hum. As far as I can determine, it is a design flaw, and it happens any time the wireless speaker are on and the main is set to AUX. Please note that this is NOT wireless interference... it only happens when the main is set to AUX. Muting the main makes it stop. Changing the volume on the main does not affect it, unless you go to zero, which auto mutes. In an effort to see if the main was picking up interference, I disconnected the audio input to the main, and nothing changed. Finally, I disconnected the main unit entirely, set it by itself in the middle of the floor (8 feet+ from anything), unplugged everything else on that breaker, powered down the WIFI and cordless phones, and it did exactly the same thing. When (and ONLY when) the main unit was on AUX, both wireless units made the same noise... which the main was obviously sending. And I don't see any way that the main unit could have been receiving any interference. I had our house as RF dead as I could manage, and the next nearest house is 100+ feet away. So I put it all back in the box and returned it. If you want to confirm my experience, be my guest. But be warned. Oh, and by the way... I'm not an acoustic snob or anything, but that "open mike" noise got real old, real fast. I like the appearance and modularity of this unit, it just doesn't perform.
I own one of these cameras. It worked well for 2 yrs. Recently, after no apparent reason it stopped working. The lens is half-way out and makes a horrible noise when you turn it on. The screen shows E18. I have been looking for information on what this means and apparently is a very common problem with these cameras due to engineering flaw. If I were you, I would not buy one S400.
i looked all over for this item and when i found them on amazon i was thrilled and immediately ordered it. now i am completely unhappy and disappointed with the product. it doesn't hold a charge. i've charged the batteries for the specified time and put them in my camera 4 different times. the charge holds for 10 minutes tops. maybe it's defective, i don't know. i continue to buy the throwaway batteries which work well. i would not recommend this product to anyone. a waste of money.
I have to agree with previous reviews and say that unless you are a hunt and peck typer, this keyboard is not for you. I am a medical transcriptionist and thought this would be great for work when I travel but these keys are very NONRESPONSIVE. Unless you hit them dead on, forget it. I feel I wasted good money. Please don't buy if you need to speed type. I learned the hard way.
hello i'm french your camera can't be install if I have a sound carde in my computer.can you send me an other driver to install it.thank you
The only feature I care about is that this KVM switch allows the use of USB keyboards and mice. However, you will find yourself in eternal frustration while using the keyboard because keystrokes frequently lost or stuck. Even as I'm typing this now, I've had to correct this stupid KVM switch because it doesn't pick up keystrokes sometimes. Perhaps I'm typing too fast (yeah right), I don't know. On top of that, keystrokes are frequently stuck too. You can be typing, and then all of a sudden you'll get a sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssslew of the same letter. Very very frustrating. I've hooked this switch up to different machines; I've swapped out keyboards and mice; I've even replaced the switch the same exact make and model! The problem definitely resides in these switches. Don't let the price tag fool you, YOU DON'T GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!
I purchased two of these DVD players and both of them have stopped working. My daughters used them each about 6 times on long road trips so they are like new. However, the last time we tried to use them, the DVDs would not load. You can actually hear the motor grinding and grinding. What a rip off! Audiovox will fix them for $93.00 each. I already spent close to $400 for two pieces of junk! Anyone ever try to report businesses like this to The Better Business Bureau or anything?
i ignored the reviews that stated this portable cd player was a piece of junk. Well, surprise, surprise.....it is a piece of junk. Broke about 5 min. after i unpacked it! Played three songs on a cd and I heard a pop sound and the smell of an electrical fire. YES, I said electrical fire! I should have known something was up because before each song played, it made a honking sound. Thought it was the CD, but apparently not.DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME and MONEY!
I purchased this item to replace the original Battery, and it only lasted about 6-8 monthsI'm currently using the power supply instead
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.
Great product, yeah if it was 1990. While I can't dispute the powerhouse that Microsoft is. I can say they have made some strange business moves. A few years back, I was sure that them buying the annoying bad WebTV was about the worst move they make. Well, leave it up to Bill & the bunch to prove me wrong. This so called photo viewer is a new low, even for Microsoft standards. I wonder what the meeting between R&D; & Marketing went like"Hay R&D; people, we need something that seems slick to sell to the people, what do you have?" (Marketing)"Ummm... a floppy disk that hooks to a TV so people can view pictures, but only a few and in ultra low resolution to boot""Wouldn't a CD be a better storage method? Doesn't Apple have some new technology along these lines that we could steal?""yes a cd would be better, but we already have this done. And Apple doesn't seem to have any product similar, sorry.""that's alright, out-dated technology is fine, besides we won't be supporting this product in six months any ways.You can for cheaper, buy a stand alone DVD player. Then when you get pictures developed pay an extra 2 bucks to get a kodak photo CD and VOLIA. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, buy a cdrw and a scanner and you can make your own photo CD's. Microsoft has hit rock bottom this this utter peice of garbage they're trying to push as useful and advanced. I feel for anyone who wastes their money on it
Although the system makes the noise of recognition that this thing is attached, it is nowhere to be found when trying to access it. I'm nt that computer savvy, but I've talked w/ others, and it is supposed to plug in and work. This does not. Buy something else.
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!
We bought this boombox based on the previous review. I think we got a lemon! The box sounds Great, just as the previous review said. But, The first day we had it the CD started skipping. The second day the antenna broke off just above the attachment point. I contacted RCA and thought "no problem" it's under warranty. RCA told me to contact a service center and have my credit card number ready. Nope... Not paying for Anything that is supposed to be under warranty. Great idea RCA, sounds really Good while it worked (two days), but it's JUNK made with cheap parts! Save your money.
1. It is a big brick. The size is just too out-of-date, and feels cheap and plastic-y...2. More important than the player itself is the software that interacts with it. Zune marketplace lacks the host of music, music videos, TV shows, movies and most important to the ecosystem, podcasts. Microsoft is just five years behind their design, and perhaps they get up to the level of iTunes and the iTunes store eventually, but it will be a long time coming at this rate.3. No ecosystem. iPod simply has thousands of cases, boom boxes, and other accessories that Zune isn't likely to have for years, as it takes that long to sell the volume of devices to build a solution with massive choices that the iPod has.4. No DRM. iTunes is moving to having no DRM on their music, and the format is a standard. To be able to move music around from device to device without breaking any laws and being ethical about it, that is a good thing.5. Lastly, I would say the Zune interface looks good, but without any decent legal content for it besides a music library half the size of iTunes, it really is behind the times. Did I mention it is big and brick-like? The iPod and iTunes ecosystem and maturity of 3rd party choices, TV shows and other content (podcasts are great) make it the better choice by far.
Initially we were happy with this camera even though it only shot 20 pics until the NiMH AA rechargeables ran out of juice. But then it dwindled down to about 2-3 pics so we got a CR-V3 Lithium Ion rechargeable which increased it up to 20 pics again - for about 2 months. Then it dwindled back down to 2 pics per charge. In that time, on a trip to BC Canada the camera got stuck in that it wouldn't open its lens but wouldn't shut off either. It got really warm, fried the digital picture memory chip with all our trip pics on it. Then 3 months later, it died altogether. What a waste of money, time, and trip pics which we will never get to see.
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 bought this camcorder about 3 months ago from circuit city. I don't have much complain about it except it stops working in less than one month, and my tape was stuck in it. Circuit city won't return/exchange it because it has past two weeks(lesson: return policy does matter here!) and I have to contact the customer service of Panasonic. I mailed the camcorder to their service center following their instructions, now two months has past and there is still no sign of my camcorder. I called them several times and everytime I was told I need to wait 2-3 more weeks, they are waiting for some parts to arrive from China, and it seems there are several parts that need to replaced and every time they must order it from somewhere else. What kind of service center it is!! How could it be called a service center if they don't even have enough parts! I asked for an exchange or refund, and was of course refused(And to speak with a customer representive, you have to wait half an hour on the phone...). Now my only choice is to wait, I'm hoping to get it within one year...Panasonic was a respectable name in my mind, now I'll never touch any of their product.As for the camcorder itself, I can't comment much, it has everything I need and the picture quality is decent. But if you do decide to get one, better prey it never goes wrong.An update: one more month passed, I was told I need to wait another month, i.e. end of Nov. It will be 4 months for them to repair a new popular model camcorder, and God knows if I can get my camcorder back by then...What can I do? This has become ridiculous...I never thought a famous brand would do this to its customer...
I would love to tell you about how great this product prints, scans or faxes. But I can do none of it because despite having electrical engineering degree and working as a computer programmer, I was completely unable to install this printer on my wife's computer.We repeatedly got generic "Access Denied" errors while installing which threw the installation program into a loop. It would pause for a minute, then give an error, then pause again, then give the same error.We did eventually manage to manually install the printer drivers, but then we could never get everything else working.Even if we had managed to install all their software, their drivers alone are 100 MB and their "software" is 1 GB. Even if it was the best printer software in the world I wouldn't want to dedicate that much space to it. Not even Photoshop CS takes up that much room and that is a beautiful piece of software.Furthermore, HP outsources their customer service phone lines in India, so getting any sort of understandable help is near impossible.So eight hours of frustration later we took it back to the store before it was too late and decided to be done with it.I had forgotten how problematic all of HP's products had been, but I will never make that mistake again. If you are unsure as to whether you should get this printer or not I'd highly advise you buy something not made by HP instead of playing russian roulette with whether or not this printer would work for you.Instead, I highly recommend any of the Brother AIO machines. For the same money you get a reasonable printer with much better software, much easier installation and more features.
After the Add Hardware Wizard failed, their installation software appeared to install it fine. It may work once you install it, but if you click on the Profile Manager, your computer will no longer connect to a WPA secured network.Driver updates didn't help, and their tech support was entirely unsupportive, offering non-solutions and at one point hanging up on me and making me go through the one hour hold time again. Then they told me our only option would be to return the cards and try new ones. So we did, and went with another vendor that actually has tech support that speaks proper English.
What a nightmare. I have had mine for about one year. It did well with the original battery, but when that failed, I have had no end of problems. I put in a new battery and the thing locks up about every third time I dock it to my computer. I have tried reloading the firmware, cleaning, and finally formatting and reloading everything. It is still giving me fits.I am now an enemy of anything with lithium based batteries (lithium ion, lithium poly, etc.). I found out the batteries (looked it up in wikipedia) have to be carefully guarded during charging to keep from over charging lest they catch fire or explode. Then I found out the batteries lose about 20% of their capacity per year from date of manufacture (your mileage may vary depending on usage and conditions of use).I am switching to a MP3 player (SanDisk SDMX3-2048 Sansa M250 2 GB MP3 Player) that uses standard OTC batteries and getting a good set of NiMH batts (with their own set of pros and cons) and a smart charger. The unit has less memory and is less durable but is sounder, electronically.
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.
I have been using hot air brushes to curl my damp hair for years, and my latest one finally bit the dust. After reading the reviews, I thought this would be a good replacement, and I really wanted to like it. It turned out to be a disappointment, however.With other hot air brushes, direct contact with the hot element is what has made my hair soft, shiny, and dry. The thick bristles on the tube attachments of this brush do not allow very much of your hair to touch the heating element (unless you really tug, which is not great for damp hair), so basically your hair is sitting about a centimeter away from the tourmaline ceramic element. The large tube attachment has both bristles and plastic spokes, which are different lengths, so when your hair is wrapped around the tube it is almost in a square shape as it dries, resulting in uneven proximity to the heated element.There is no button that loosens the tube attachment so you can quickly and smoothly unfurl your hair, so you have to twirl the whole (rather large and bulky) body of the machine to get your hair out. This tired my wrist out before I was halfway done doing my hair, and the rushed job on the second half shows.As other reviewers mentioned, it is very easy to accidentally move the power/temp button with your fingers as you do your hair, resulting in a few surprise temperature changes and turnings-off.I did the best I could with it so I could leave the house to buy another dryer. My hair doesn't look terrible, but the texture is more frizzy and less silky/shiny than it was with other hot air brushes, the curls are not as tight, my scalp hurts from trying to move my hair through the VERY dense bristles on the attachment, and my wrists hurt from constantly twirling the entire apparatus to uncurl my hair.I gave it two stars rather than one because my hair is dry and basically presentable--but it does not look or feel as nice as it normally does, and required too much struggle for such a lackluster result.Like I said, I really wanted to like it, but I would suggest spending a few extra dollars on whatever model has features that mitigate the shortcomings of this hot air dryer.
DO NOT BUY THIS PEN!!!!!! The LensPEN I received had no cleaning solution, black powder. I have circular smudges all over my brand new lens. I had to clean with a solution and clean cloth 4 times before the smudges would wipe off. It makes me sick that I didn't test it on something inexpensive before cleaning my lens.
Bought from CablesToGo... they shipped a different cable than this, which is not at all a substitute for this product; it is not 6 feet, not 3.5mm, and not a m/m stereo audio cable. but it was black. so that's one out of four. so I'm not really sure how to review. Watch out for this store...
I, like to many other people, bought this Sony laptop...The DVD-RW never really worked that great but after 1-year it died completely...My girlfriend also bought a Sony Vaio a few months after I did and the DVD-RW died on hers too...Its amazing how things like this happen right after the warranty expires...Almost seems like the Sony engineers design them that way...My laptop overheats like some of the other reviews have stated...I find that if I continually blow the processor fan off with compressed air to keep the dust down it helps a little...Sony Technical support is a Joke...My suggestion...Don't buy Sony...Go with Toshiba...You will be much happier...As for me...I will never purchase another Sony product again...
You get what you pay for...... Read all of the features and this sounds like a great deal! My printer worked for about two months, then the black wouldn't print. Customer Service shared an undocumented trick of cleaning the replaced color 5 times after changing the cartridge. That trick worked for the next two cartridge changes, now after cleaning it 20 times, it still will not print! The local Brother Service Center says they are swamped with this model. I have to deliver it to them and then wait for Brother to send a replacement!!!!!
This one is really really bad. I was shocked at how bad the VCR picture quality was. I have owned numerous brands of VCR's and I NEVER seen a picture this bad. The tuner picture is also bad and grainy. When I first turned on the unit, it locked up and I had to unplug it. I tried to record a DVD from a VHS tape and everything locked up after 2 minutes of recording. That was enough for me, I took it back for a refund. Also, there was a funny burning smell coming from the unit like something was overheating. Does RCA have chimpanzees doing all their electronic engineering? Avoid this junk at all costs. I wish Amazon had a way to give negative stars
put these in and a day later pc began crashing, was never able to recover pc. its still broken
UPDATE - now the third of four cameras has failed in less than a year. What a total waist of time, money and the effort to install them.Thought it would be a good deal for an entry level consumer system - reasonably easy to install and operate straight out of the box. The first camera failed after about 90 days, losing it's color capability. Annoying but tolerable. Now within six months a second camera has failed completely - awaiting a response from SVAT. Doesn't matter how good customer support is - the hassle of HAVING to repeatedly remove them, send them off, wait for them to come back, get in the attic and on the roof to swap them out is a pain. Will be returning the entire thing if anything else fails.
I bought this battery nearly 10 month ago.It does not fit well in the Olympus 770. To take the battery out of the camera you really need to be lucky. It gets stuck inside the camera battery and to take out is like a lottery "you never know.Battery life, is like half to 7% of what you can get from the original that comes whith the camera.
Now, I have never owned a Zune, but have two close friends who did. I played with it for all of a few minutes and was pleased by the large color screen, the sound quality, the video capabilities.However, both of my friends wanted to exchange their product for a different brand mp3 player after a mere two days of ownership.Apparently the Zune's fresh, fully charged battery barely makes it past an hour or two of play. It just doesn't support the capabilities of this little machine. And that terrible battery life just overshadows whatever potential it might have had.
I bought Lexmark Z42 in September 2002 and have had nothing but problems with it printing and had to change out several cartridges that cost $.. a piece. I had found a spring broken that keeps a tray against the cartridges to prevent them from drying out. When I contacted Lexmark. They said that since I do not have my receipt there is nothing I can do about it. Lexmark told me that THESE PRINTERS ARE DESIGNED TO BE DISPOSABLE. So if they break we are to throw away a $... printer once a year and buy another one. What a waste! This might fool the customer once but then he will purchase another product that is reliable. When I spend $... I expect it to last at least five years and not have to replace it frequently.
This product is not for novices. The labeling on the buttons is extremely confusing. The instructions are not written for the layman either.
After reading a number of reviews some from other sites I believed these were a nice set up. Well not true, not only do they NOT fit in your ears but try working out and lying down, they fall out of your ears completely. For the cost the cheapies that came with my mp3 player are far superior to these.
I tried this with my Nikon 70-300 zoom and no autofocus. The manual focus seems to work ok. I think people with Sigma 0or Canon lenses will do better.
This player is probably wonderful if you are using it to play music. It seems to have a very good sound. It is lightweight and very snazzy looking. Has a cool armband, but...I bought it to listen to audiobooks. Its terrible for that. There is one audiobook site that many libraries subscribe to called "netlibrary" that puts a whole audiobook in one wma track. This player cannot handle that, because while it does have resume it has no bookmarking function. It also has no speedy fastforward, so imagine if you lose your place and have to fastforward 4 hours. As for transfering book cds to the player. It plays in the order you transfered it, no other order is possible so if they get transfered on the player in the wrong order, you will have to fish for them. I am very disappointed, but if I ever get back into listening to music again, I think it will be nice. It is extremely light weight for athletic endeavors.1/7/06: I want to edit this review. Everything I said applies, but I just want to give a plug for this player because it has been very rugged. It works just as good today, as it ever did, and this is not that usual in the electronics world. If you don't care what order your music is in, I highly recommend it. It is very durable.
Our family has had 4 Ipods in the last 2 years only one of them still works. they are not reliable.
I enjoyed these while they lasted, but in less than a year the plastic deteriorated and the left ear cup fell off. They literally fell apart. They're fine for light use, but if you travel a lot then I recommend you spend the money for a sturdier pair with a hard carrying case.
I've ran into the same problems of the brown lines. I have now gone through THREE replacement monitors (at no cost except the first replacement was $40). The third one just started showing lines a week after I put it to use. Samsung claims it is my video card, however, I have used my video card with another monitor (another brand) and it doesn't show the lines. In addition, I have attached the Samsung to another computer and the same lines appear. I don't think that it is my video card.
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 other reviewers have said, the software setup requires a little more than simply knowing the model number of the devices that one wants to control with the device. After spending a good deal of time installing the latest software and setting up the remote, there were a couple of issues with the remote. Some of the "activities" that I had set up were not working as programmed in the software. The "help" button located on the remote itself was practically useless as it asked the same question over and over without any changes to the activity. Finally, the remote would frequently "freeze" leaving no option but to remove the batteries to "reboot" the remote. After calling tech support and having the person that I talked to get confused over "component" and "device", I decided to pack it up and send it back to Amazon. Great concept, bad execution.
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.
Beware the low price on the HP 2600 series printers. The quality of black and white prints are good and the usual HP quality is apparent in construction, BUT:1) The color is not only terrible, it gets wore over time. My HP 2605 started out OK, but now prints a magenta haze over 50% of the area of all color prints even if I change toner, run the cleaning routines or use different color management software. HP claims there is nothing wrong and refuses to fix or replace it. It is less than a year old and the color began to decay a mere 6 months into its lifetime.2) Beware that even if you set the printer to use only black and white for printing, it slowly consumes color toner anyway.3) The printer will refuse to print if ANY one toner cartridge is close to empty so you cannot just print black and white only and replace the color cartridge later. Even worse, because it slowly consumes color toner even if you never print in color, you can end up with all three colors empty and then have to spend almost $250 to replace them to be able to print at all.4) All 2600 series printers come with color toner cartridges that are less than half full compared to the replacement cartridges so you will have to replace all 3 of them surprisingly early, again setting you back close to $250.5) Beware of the self-calibration routine. It consumes color toner and if it runs often enough you'll have empty cartridges even if you never printed in color.Overall, the total cost of ownership for these dogs run almost into the inkjet range unless you routinely print in color. Sadly, unless you're happy with "color" meaning completely unpredictable, psychedelic mixtures of colors very different from what you see in your source material, you'll probably do like I did and avoid using the color feature most, if not all, of the time.Think VERY carefully when buying a color laser of any sort, but avoid the HP 2600 series completely. They are junk. Not worth even the low price they sell for.
Came broken. One flap was torn off.very flimsy construction.would not buy again.
I ordered this unit as new and received it today. It is NOT new. There is even a stain on the instruction booklet. The signal senders were wrapped in Cling Wrap. And I couldn't get it to work. I wouldn't buy this and am very annoyed that I was deceived into thinking it was new. There were fingerprints all over both units.
Now unfortunatley I didnt realize the problem until afterwards, but i too have been facing the dreaded "Memory Stick Error" while using the stick in my brand new Sony Camera, the only solution keep on removing and inserting the stick into the camera until it works, not the best way to get the once in a lifetime photo. I would defn recommend paying the extra amount for the Sony stick.
This case is for the 5G 60GB Ipod. It is way too large for the 30GB. This case will offer scratch protection and that is about it.If you want a really nice, high quality case for your $300 investment go to www.vajacases.com. These custom made leather cases not only look REALLY GOOD but they offer protection from scratches and falls (in case you drop your IPod). They are made-to-order and take appox. 45 days to received once ordered. The cost...$70 well spent dollars!
So far I am very unhappy with my DSC P51. I like the set-up and quality of the camera itself, but I have had plenty of trouble downloading pictures and the Sony technical help has been adversarial and condescending.We bought our Sony when we had a Windows 98 computer and were able to download our pictures. The USB port on that computer fried so we got a new desktop with Windows XP. The camera was not recognized so we called Sony. After trying 10 different things with a tech guy he told us it was our computer's fault. We got on the phone with Dell, who told us it was Sony's fault (of course).I borrowed my father's Kodak, plugged it in and it worked fine! I've now been on the phone with Sony for 1.5 hours (and counting) explaining the problem. At each step I've been told there are sometimes problems with hardware.... So what! Fix it! Finally got a manager that says it's never happened with this camera. Once again so what! They've presented no solutions or options!
I returned this and got the 'P' version (all black including the speaker screen). The new version charges the new ipods (new nano 4G, itouch, iphones). Plus it's shielded so it doesnt screech when u have an iphone attached to it and u get a call.
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).
My problems with this unit started before I ever even got to its wireless aspect. I plugged it into my Linksys switch, and the link lights on both the 700AP and the switch would come on for a couple of seconds, then go off for a few seconds, endlessly. This switch is working fine with several other devices -- how is it possible that D-Link could make something that can't even communicate over Ethernet? I tried various cables, uplink vs standard port, etc., to no avail. I pulled an old hub out of the closet, and put it between my switch and the AP, and the AP had a stable LAN connection.Next I popped the D-Link DWL-650 PCMCIA card into my laptop. No problems with driver or software installation. After the required second reboot of Win98SE, the D-Link utility software could see the AP -- but didn't show its SSID, as expected, since I had disabled SSID broadcast on the AP. However, the 650 couldn't connect to the AP even after being provided the correct SSID. It just silently failed, with no error message.I reset the AP to factory defaults, and the 650 could connect to it just fine. As soon as I disabled SSID broadcast, it was all over. Even after re-enabling SSID broadcast on the AP, the 650 could not connect. It appears to only operate at factory defaults.I contacted tech support, which was a joke. The Level 1 techs couldn't offer anything other than &quot;reboot your computer and power cycle the AP.&quot; The Level 2 tech told me to reset to factory defaults, which of course works, but leaves the AP insecure.I gave up and put it all back in the box and returned it.
Operating manual is confused/ing. There is a lot of tape hiss or other noise on playback. It was unusable, so I returned it.
Bought this printer about a year ago. I have been plagued with paper feed problems from the start. This printer never reliably fed HP paper and recently completely quit feeding paper all together. Called HP customer support only to be helped by a person who spoke very poor english. Took 15 minutes just to convey my name and number. Finally I was told there was no option other than upgrade to a newer printer for a cost. I know nothing lasts forever; however, it should last more than a year. Buyer beware. I would not recommend HP products based on this experience and a previous one involving their 'customer support' looking up my issue in Google (no lie, this what they told me over the phone) and an HP hard drive. Customer service is dead. Long live customer service!
It works great with my husbands iPad 4, but it gives me major difficulty working with my iPad mini. When it does work, I have to press way to hard to be good for the iPad itself and my frustration level. I usually can't get it to work at all. I gave up and for the sake of my iPad mini's longevity, gave it to my husband as an extra back up for his slim stylus. To bad as I really love the slimness of the barrel and the smooth way it moves across the screen. It would have been perfect with art apps if it had worked for me. I also loved the color, but all the loves are pointless since the thing didn't work for me on my iPad mini.
I purchased this remote for my Ipod Video (30GB). When I first took it out of the box, I was very happy, its color is the same as my iPod (black) and it also has the same width.The unit fits OK with the iPod and the remote control is small and cool, but I found some flaws:1. The unit easily disconnects if you maneuver the iPod in the car, for example, and I don't mean a drastic movement.2. The remote control, it says up to 150ft.... yeah right, that is NOT true, even within the car (I have a small car) if you don't point the remote directly to the unit, it won't work. It also is kind of slow when you push the button to change a song and when the iPod actually change it.The reason I rate this with 2 stars is because the unit, when it works, takes away that uncomfortable task to change the song by touching the iPod itself.
Ok I cant complain too much because it was sooo cheap. However the one in the picture does not match what you get. It has a ton of rubber around the plug so if you have a device like me with a recessed plug then your screwed. I did shave off the rubber with a knife and I almost got it to fit when I slipped and broke it :\ I am going to try and solder it but idk. Oh well thats what I get for being cheap i guess haha.
Long time runner here, these were terrible. The fit was mediocre even with the so called features. Not even close to good sounding compared to a 5$ head phone. Stay simple, skip these.
BUYER BEWARE!PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM BEST DEAL SUPPLY FORMERLY KNOWN AS MTA TRADING INC!Do NOT buy this product from BEST DEAL SUPPLYI have been waiting over 4 months for my return refund to be credited to my account.Very shady they changed their name from MTA Trading Inc to Best Deal Supply.PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM BEST DEAL SUPPLY!
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 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 had high hopes for this headset. However, it is a VERY uncomfortable headset. Good sound quality, but I had to returned it.
Remote control frequency is the same as satellite receiver; Pioneer will not support this problem, sorry thank you for shopping.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU USE A SAMSUNG RECIEVER.
I decided to buy this printer because it was a laser with a scanner. It might have been my worst technology purchase ever. First, the printer does not work with Macs, meaning my wife can't use her computer with it. Second, it doesn't work out of the box with Windows 7, which means you'll have to search the internet for drivers. Third, it jams constantly -- and the jams are not easy to fix. Fourth, it's ugly. Really ugly. Do not buy this machine. I'm giving up on it after only 6 months of "use".
For the price its is nearly adequate for the task. You do get static and pop under load so that really disappoints. I partly wanted it to record audio digitally from the PC directly to an external digital device but its difficult to get a clean digital feed. If I had paid a few more bucks, I would return it but for the price I think I can live with it.
Bought this N router to replace an older D-Link G router to improve coverage/speed (as advertised) so I could reliably watch streaming video from Netflix. Coverage/speed was no better, actually worse than the old G router. Returned for refund. Thank you Amazon for hassle free return policy. No thanks D-Link for misleading advertising, at least in my situation.
This unit was the first replacement into my APC XS 800 Back Ups ... After nine months, any power fluctuation would cause the unit to quit. While I'm curious to know if I spent another $60 would the new RBC32 make everything OK.. or is it the BackUps itself? I gambled the other way- and replaced it with a Cyberpower 1500 with a display to show load, charge, remaining run time, etc. I'm just moving on from the "alarm" light and instant, unforeseeable death of the standard UPS.
I bought this product awhile back and I actually don't even have it anymore because it's BROKEN!!! It's made of some really cheap plastic, The fans did there job for about a month and then there starting making really loud noises until the cease to work at all.
I bought this drive on may 2nd, 07. The next day I registered online. While doing so, I noticed the warranty ran out in dec. 07. I emailed WD, "What happened to my 12 month warranty?". The reply, "All warranty's start on date of manufacture." "Excuse me!" Then if it sit a year before being sold, NO WARRANTY!? I was told, to consider an update on the warranty, I must send in the Model#, Serial#, date of purchase, place of purchase, tele.# of place of purchase, everything they should have from the registeration process. I sent them a copy of my sales receipt from Amazon, with everything they asked for, informing them , Amazon displays no phone #'s. In a few days, I got an email with a list of "faq's", stating, if that didn't answer my question, to "reply to this letter, writing between the [ ] brackets. I replied. Got the same letter. During this time the drive developed a thumping noise, (which later disappeared) after 3 or 4 of these letters, I notified Amazon about my problem. They sent UPS to my door, picked up the drive & gave me a full refund. Two days later, I got an email saying my warranty had been updated. The next day, I got one asking for all the info all over again. I trashed it and listed their address in my spam filter. With a little research, I found Seagate gives a (5) year warranty and is a reliable co. from wayback. My fault I didn't get a Seagate to begin with.
The product is OK so far, but I had an awful time with Unbeatable Sale. Not only was the product severely delayed in shipping (due to Unbeatable sale's mistakes), but the customer service rep made no effort to correct the mistake. Only after spending many frusterating days trying to get to the bottom of the issue, did somebody try to fix the problem. I shop a lot on the internet, and this has been by far my worst experience!!!To top it all off, after I reviewed the company poorly via Amazon, Unbeatable Sale has sent me multiple harassing emails, trying to get me to recant my poor rating of them. They have even tried to bribe me by offering to credit me the $50 for the item. I am not a sell out, and I will definately choose warning other internet shoppers about this company over a measly fifty bucks.
I'am unable to get a working drver for windowns vista.
crap...constantly get file read erros.. ive lossed dozens of pictures or couldnt take a video because it would crap out and then freeze my camera... my cam works great with other memory card.
When I bought it, said it works with keyboards that were shipped originally with an adapter like this one. Mine was. I have the old school Dell keyboard shipping with my original Dell computer (free keyboard?), and this adapter did not work. Got the same error messages on my Windows -> Unknown device.Can I say I love Amazon though?
The battery was physically damaged. Not sure if this happened before or after shipment. The battery was coming out of it's casing...I'm very upset. I needed this for a trip. Another Amazon disappointment.
This product still needs a lot of testing. The first unit I received had power problems and had to be returned. The second unit I received has had multiple problems. I inserted 2 x 500GB Seagate Barracuda drives. First off the unit would only see them as two individual drives (even thought they were identical and I wanted to RADI 0 them). I proceeded to format each separately. After I had formatted them and restarted the device it then allowed me to reformat the unit using RAID 0. So, after two formats I was able to finally get the unit up. After I configured the unit I started copying some files across. Since it was taking some time to do I started neatening up the cabling and unfortunately cut power to the device. No problem I thought, the device must have some type of recovery. No, after rebooting the device I got the original screen only giving me the option to reformat each drive separately. So, I went through the process again, formatting each drive separately, restarting the device and then again reformatting as RAID 0. I copied a few files across and then powered the device down using the power button (you have to hold it until it flashes). After repowering the device I just could not believe it. The device was asking me to reformat the drives again. To test this I did the reformat, powered the drive down and repowered it. Same thing. This drive is just too unstable to trust with backups or for storing important data.
I stand guilty of being so stupid to order the product after reading many of the reviews on this site. I am now stuck with a piece of trash, many useless DVDs, and a pile of VHS tapes yet to be converted to DVD.The lowlights are as follows:1. The unit simply freezes and can't be turned on. Only unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging will get the unit turned on again.2. The user interface is inconsistent in its use of keys and procedures. One constantly needs the manual (poorly written with terrible index) to perform the simplest tasks.3. The unit freezes during the operation. This happens if one misses a step in performing a function. For example, the unit froze when I changed the VCR tape during VCR->DVD copy. Only unplugging the unit could bring it back to life.4. The YES-DVD is truly useless as it generates 50 or so chapters and I am not sure what the 3 "music video" is good for.This is a dysfunctional unit and shouldn't have been be in the market. I hope there is a lawyer out there to take this company to court for fraud. Problems with this device are beyond repair, I believe, and these units should be recalled for full refund.PS - Why doesn't Amazon allow a "zero star" option?
This was a Valentines gift for my boyfriend. He was so excited to receive it and then his dreams shattered in one minute. We turned it on and the door where you put your blu-ray disc in did not open all the way. Once we got the disc in it said that it was unable to read disc and we just bought the blu-ray disc! I am very unhappy and my boyfriend is still crying in his pillow as we speak! This is going back!
I regret buying this camera!!! I've tried other cameras in the past but I bought this camera based on limited reviews and the price. Sometimes the pictures are excellent and other times they are horrible! I've read the manual and done everything possible to increase the quality of the pictures...no luck. I think that Casio is a good company but the company should recall this camera. I am far from being a content consumer.
This player is awesome, till you own it for about 5 months. Interface, sound, all that is excellent. Yet the headphone jack is just not secure. You will start to lose sound in either the left or right headphone, then both. Also, instead of reinforcing it with a brace, they have it completely soldered into the board for support so when it comes up it rips the board. I've checked all over the internet and this happens with everyones player. so be careful, all their other models look excellent and do not have this problem, buy a different model. Oh, this one starts freezing really bad if you load over 20gigs of songs onto the hard drive
I was so happy to see that I wasn't the only person who had problems with this device. I love it's capabilities, but have lost data twice: first time I received a change battery warning, so changed batteries, and zap! everything gone.Contacted Handspring, (what a messy website)and lots of words came back, but were they really listening? Second time, I decided to replace batteries long before they needed it, just in case. Data gone. I did the change very fast, less than a minute as advised. I want a refund/repair or new device, but can't really get through to them. I've cooled down somewhat (they depend on that, I imagine) but surprise! I'm buying a new PDA, and it won't be one of theirs! Here I am, researching other brands.
Please be ware, that this inverter does not have the airplane plug. No bag either. The inverter's size is small. This product does not match the user manual. The user manual might be an old version. I gave it one star since I need it with a airplane plug.
When at first you don't succeed try again? Well I shouldn't have in this case. I purchased this particular headset twice. Not very smart of me. I have purchased Bose headphones four times. This particular AE headset twice, and they have both broken on me the same way to the point where they couldn't be used at all. The first issue was the cord. The cloth cover over the wire started bunching up in three places, where a loop of wire protruded out of holes where the cloth would separate. Inside the cloth, the wire was covered by another sheath of rubber. So I had three loops of wire sticking out of the cloth covered cord. This was irritating. This was not what made it unusable in both instances though. It was the plastic that connected both left and right headphones of the headset that started initially with a crack from basic usage, that ended with break. My second set did the very same thing, starting with the issue of the cord, and ending with the crack and total break of the headset.The sound wasn't that great for the price I paid. I could actually get a better sound for the price with a pair of Sony headset. So, this headphone did not live up to the purported Bose name, a total sham.
I got this camera Christmas 2003. Right away I noticed that I got about 5 pictures on regular batteries, but then I got the rechargeable batteries and have had no problem with battery life as long as I charge it the day I want to take pictures. You can't charge it and then use it a couple days later.A couple months ago, the battery door basically broke. I can still use it, but it doesn't really close all the way. This hasn't affected the usability of my camera but it does get annoying.Just tonight I was trying to delete a picture and found that my 'up' and 'right' buttons don't work anymore. I don't press these hard or anything so I have NO idea why they would stop working, but I think maybe this camera is just not very reliable.On the plus side: it takes great high-quality pictures, the flash isn't too dark or bright, has lots of scene/flash options if you want to change them, and is a good camera especially for the new cheaper price (not worth the old, more expensive price).
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. -_-
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.
It has nice features, which was why I bought it. At first it even seemed to do okay on battery life, I liked it. Now it kills batteries without using it - it may have a short. Today it started shutting down while zooming in on a subject. It shuts down at a consistent point in the zoom, so I think it could be a bare wire, etc; something that causes the power to go to 0 as it abruptly shuts-off.It hasn't traveled much nor been used much.
Just bought the Belkin USB 2.0 Multimedia Reader and Writer (product number F5U249V) and found that it doesn't read the 4GB SDcards, as some others have noted. It is also has proven to be unreliable - when a card is inserted, it doesn't necessarily recognize the card. It required unplugging the mini USB cable and plugging it back in. A shame, Belkin products used to be very reliable. I will be taking this Belkin product back.
The player is nice, if a little large. The store is terrible. You have to buy a package of points. If you don't spend all your points Microsoft still gets the money and keeps it until you do. Say you want two songs. You have to buy $5 worth of points from Microsoft. Each song costs $0.99, so Microsoft keeps your $3.02 in it's back account until you spend it. Now say you buy 5 songs at once. At .99 a song that comes to $4.95. Microsoft keeps your nickel.So in reality the price of the songs are more than iTunes, but they don't tell you that. If you buy just one song, it's $5. If you buy 2, it's $2.50 a song. If you buy 5, it's a dollar each. Microsoft does not tell you about the hidden pricing. It's this kind of if not downright deceptive then misleading practice that makes me shy away from the player.
Easy, I have not received it yet. It comes via my forwarding agent in Miami, which sometimes take a bit of time.
The orginal CD disc worked just fine but was lost in a move. The printer is less than one month old. There is absolutely no help from the HP support site. The software download is damaged. I contacted online support. I was simply left hanging for such a long time with no response whatsoever from them, I resigned in, THREE TIMES!!I was online talking with DUPI (all of HP's tech help has been farmed out to INDIA. Talented IM sure BUT CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE ENGLISH LANGAUGE. This was a complete failure. When I explained to them &quot;WHAT WAS WRONG&quot;(a light finally came on), they assured me a new driver/software download would be in place. Two days later.....No software. Shame on companies for moving customer service to middle east. Yes you save 80% on labor (pay americans 10.00 per hour, Indians 1.25)and lost 100% of the american retail business. I have a 3320 deskjet for sale for parts. Better yet, instead of buying the CD that they continue to push onto me for 15 dollars (the entire thing only cost 30 originally), I think I will get creative by going down, buy a new 3320, bring it home, use the CD to install (and copy) then return the printer for a refund. Way to go HP! You guys are moving Up and On! All the way to India. You've come a long way baby! Congrats. ALl the way to a third world company.Brad Rivers
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.
Very good sound quality and comfort would be just fine, if it weren't for the gizmo that some idiot decided to put in the middle of the cable.That is the only thing that makes this headset unusable in practice. I've owned it for several months now and that damn thing has given me nothing but trouble. Either the mute button gets hit accidentally, or the gizmo gets caught in the chair arm, something on the desk, or it just floats about banging into things and getting in the way.There seems to be no real purpose to it other than to render a nice piece of hardware useless in a real environment. Whatever can have possessed the committee who decided to put it on there, I do not know. Perhaps they should go back to trying marketing camels as the "new horse"?Regretfully, this headset is not something I can recommend.
I have used this program extensively and while I love what Nikon is trying to do...once again they release something to the market when it is not ready. No program should be this slow. I am running 2gb of ram and CS2 files fly by, but this program is so slow I can literally get up, make a cup of tea and it still may be saving. It crashes as well on a computer that had never ever crashed once with any other type of software. It's great as a RAW converter in the way it easily allows you to manipulate colour modes, tone compensation, sharpening and in some ways, the converted file has better image quality compared to Rawshooter and ACR...the other two RAW converters I have used. This program is not suitable for a professional on a time constraint though....I really start getting irritated with it, and it actually causes me to get stomach cramps when I'm on the way home from a shoot as I realize how tedious my evening will be, slogging through files. The browser included doesn't even work properly...half the time the thumbnail will not preview a file, even if it previewed it the day before. Really, Nikon seems to be going downhill...not just with their cameras, but with their strange logic and business decisions. As a loyal Nikon user for about 15 years...it's downright embarrassing. It's software like this that makes me want to just shoot JPEGS again....
My GOD! I had faith in Panasonic and have never had a problem until now. I bought this less than 2 years ago and suddenly it stopped working for no reason at all. It will not power on at all now. Check out this bug, it is all over the internet, just punch in the model number DMR-ES10 and something like won't power on, etc... it gets worse. I called Panasonic "customer service". If you consider being rushed through the call, repeatedly having questions unanswered then LITERALLY being hung up on customer service, then I guess that's Panasonic's benchmark for service. I was told to mail it in, wait 2 or 3 weeks, then I will receive a call letting me know IF it can be fixed. If so, I will then get the cost. Are you kidding me. If this is a widely known issue, shouldn't they be taking the hit, fixing and shipping it for free and laying out the red carpet? Oh, to add insult, I've been recording one of my favorite shows for about 7 episodes, but I never got a chance to finalize the disc, so I basically wasted weeks recording something that won't play in anyone else's DVD player (no power, no chance to finalize the disc) and finally I have a rented DVD in the player now from Blockbuster that I can't get out. In 3 weeks, it will be extremely late, who's going to pay the late fees? Me of course. As I write this, I STILL don't know what I'm going to do. I don't know what else to say except - Never again Panasonic!!
Well, I bought the Tungsten E around the Fall of 2003. I was really happy with it for a while. Then it started to have charging problems. This must have started happening after the warrenty expired otherwise I would have sent it back. So I kept using it and doing a soft reset every so often. Then after not using it for a month or so, I tried to turn it on and it wouldn't do anything. So I tried the soft reset and nothing happened. Then I did a hard reset. That worked for a day or so then it wouldn't turn on again so I did a hard reset again and it turned on then off. That's when I decided I didn't have time to deal with it and put it aside until tonight. I started out looking on line for a solution to this problem. Instead of finding that I found 133 one or two star reviews out of 328 on one web site. And of those there were many more ones than twos. This told me to quit wasting my time trying to fix the piece of @#$! and start saving for a non Palm PDA. I may also do a search for Tungsten E Palm and class action law suit because one of the many bad reviewers of this product mentioned that they had heard about the possibility of one being brought against the company that so obviously knew they had a bad product. Why else would they have put only a 90 day warranty on it when all or most of their other products have 12 months? Anyway I am just glad that I read all of these before I wasted my time and money calling Palm's so called customer service. I guess I did find an answer to my problem after all. Buy a new PDA not made by Palm.
This thing gets you in REALLY CLOSE. I even used it with a 2x TelePlus converter. I was never able to successfully take pictures with my Canon EOS digital Rebel without going full manual, though. Canon auto settings make the wrong calculations for some reason. That said, when you are shooting manual, you can follow the Canon recommendations and things work out ok.You HAVE to have a tripod, and the tripod has to be really beefy. I bought the heaviest tripod I could find in town, and the one I bought couldn't hold this thing up without bending.This scope (because that's what it is) looks expensive, but feels cheap. The focus and zoom locks are friction based and feel like they're going to wear out sooner, rather than later. You're going to want to use this to get close to something that's far, far away and that is a LOT of work. Even with my new, beefy tripod, I had to bungie the lens (yes, with a bungie cord) and aim above what I was shooting. I had to aim it such that when I let go of it to shoot, the weight would drop it down to the correct position.I gave it two stars only because, in sufficient light (i.e, noon in August on a good day) you can still take good pictures. This would make a great telescope for the girls, and that's what I'm going to convert it to as soon as I can find the adapter.I can't emphasize the quality of this lens enough. This lens is rare in one way--quality this poor is getting harder and harder to find. If you have too much money, I recommend you buy this lens. Otherwise, save up your cash and buy something else. Seriously. Don't think this lens is going to save you money.
i got this cam and it doese not work i need the driver for this cam and can not gind it this is not a good gam
This printer was a complete disappointment. The photo quality is average at best. The print cartridges continually clog, and the printer cannot unclog them, forcing you to buy new ones regularly (they're not cheap). Color control is average to poor. Paper jams are a recurring problem, and it often feeds several pages at once.I need to buy a replacement printer, and this one is only a few months old.The printer was inexpensive, and it shows. Epson hasn't been a leader in this market since dot matrix went out of style.
I bought this Memorex Mp3/CD player over X-mas hoping it would revolutionize music and I would never have to worry about buying Cds again. After hearing much hype from the reviews here at Amazon I decided spending 120 bucks (at the time) was not a bad idea. I got it on Christmas and started burning away, only to find that it DOESN'T WORK.First of all, the package *IS* nice - they give you a Car adaptor, Power adapter, and headphones along with the player itself. But that's the last of good things. The instruction manual is cryptic at best when explaining how to burn MP3s properly.Where do I start? I have tried over 20 blank CDs from different brands, let all my friends use it and try different methods, and it all came down to the same thing: Songs that sounded fine but would skip or stop playing after 20 seconds. Memorex CLAIMS the anti-skip is 45 seconds, but that is a lie - even on normal Cds, the unit was skipping like a mad dog when it was on a flat surface!The unit itself is bulky and the buttons are placed in a seemingly random order. Searching for MP3s is hard at first but it DOES work... but why does it matter when the MP3s skip after 20 seconds? The sound quality is fine , but it can never finish a song. I nearly wanted to throw this thing out of my window after going through all the countless CDs and hours I invested into working this contraption.On top of it all, the battery life is a joke. 3 hours long on a NORMAL CD, then 10 hours on a MP3 CD- or so they claim.My advice? Don't waste your time - wait until Sony releases a Mp3/CD player, becuase they're the best at doing portable devices.
Worst of allHave to have a dead man pulse to use this camera.With fully charged batteries (2xAA) you can take about 10 pictures.When I returned it to gateway, they charged me 10% of selling price (they should pay us to use their camera).
I just got off the phone with a very arrogant LaCie tech service representative. This guy acted like he was doing me a favor for fixing their crappy drive after two failures. First time just short of a year and second failure - 2 months after they returned it to me after "fixing it". I explained to him that a drive that fails so readily is fundamentally flawed and there are plenty of people on the web who are going through the same thing I am with this drive. Well he didn't want to hear it and said people write all kinds of things on the internet - as if we're all delusional.I told him I was not interested in returning the drive again for a third time. It was a problematic drive and most certainly unreliable. I told him that if he had nothing else to offer - he was basically losing a customer. Well - he had nothing else to offer. I'm in search of a new, reliable hard drive. My money down the drain. do yourself a favor and do not buy any LaCie products. LaCie is not interested in keeping their customers satisfied once they got your money.
Well, after reading all the fanatical reviews and owning a beltronics for 4 years and not getting one ticket, I decided to "upgrade" to an Escort Passport 8500 x50. It started out seeming to work wonderfully. I would catch city cops a mile away. Soon, I started getting constant X band warnings every other mile just about when nothing was even around, even in the country.I just took a trip to Florida from Indiana. I was heading down the interstate about 93, in 70 MPH zone. I looked to my left to see a cop, and all the sudden my detector went off. It didn't go off until AFTER I passed him. Needless to say I got a ticket. Okay, I thought maybe he just turned it on. I can live with one ticket.So I'm coming back home from Florida. Not paying attention to my speed, because I have this god-graced radar detector. Well I'm following the flow of traffic, about 50 in a 35. Sure enough, my detector goes off, and I look to the right to find a cop sitting there. He comes and writes me a ticket.This is by far the worst detector I have EVER owned. I will stick to beltronics.
I bought this over a year ago and I still can't get the thing to work. It was hard to put together and I can't figure out what is wrong. I can't see a thing through it. I am giving it to my brother so that he can work on it to see what is wrong.
Well the product seems to work but doesn`t sound very well or put the video on my tv. Perhaps I have to buy another adapter or something to plug this into. Lame. So now I have to go buy something else. Easy to use but didn`t find it worked good.
Only outputs sound for one channel of sound via a TRS 3.5mm plug found on theBelkin Bluetooth Car Hands-Free Kit for Apple iPod, Apple iPhone, BlackBerry,and Android Smartphones, US Version, a product that listed this as a "Frequently Bought Together" item. Be warned. Got one from radioshack for $6 that worked just fine. The 3.5 plug wouldn't insert far enough with this product for dual channel output.
I responded to Amazpn's earlier request to me that the company sent me the wrong item. Amazon recommended that I contact the company, which I did. The man I spoke to said he would research it and I would be contacted.I haven't heard a word since.
The Sony BCG-34HRMF4 Battery Charger with LCD Display and 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries that I bought July 8, 2009 from Amazon for $31 is a hugh disappointment, to say the least! I bought these along with the Canon Power Shot SX1IS, a really great camera! But the Sony 2700mAh rechargeables will not hold a charge for 24 hours. The first 3 chargings worked fine.....and then, the batteries would no longer hold a charge...all gone within 24 hours! I used the vaunted "refresh" function of the Sony charger. That made NO difference. How frustrating. Of course, by that time the Amazon return window has expired. Ever try to get a "warranty" response from Sony? Forgedaboudit! On the positive side, it only cost me $31 to learn "NEVER buy ANYTHING by SONY". If they cannot market Sony branded batteries that work, or at least stand behind the defective ones that will not hold a charge, why on earth would I EVER consider buying a $4,000 TV with that same brand name?? Also, in the future, I will be more careful about Amazon's little "return window". My recommendation to not waste your money and time with Sony rechargeables, and to be cautious in buying anything other than books from Amazon.
I bought this thing becuase I use voice recognition with my computer and I'm on the phone quite a bit. it was supposed to eliminate the need to for two head sets. With the amplifier and the plantronics headset to go with it The total cost came to around $200. Yay!The amplifier has a strong hum when used through the phone and when I use it witht eh computer it has such poor sound quality that it doesn't work with my voice rec. software. I called customer service and they said I should send the unit to them and they would send me a new one. Funny, I have read that in a few places online.I went out and bought the Labtec equivelent, the dialog-301 at a whopping $15 (headset included, the head set is cheap though) and it is chrystal clear for both the phone and my computer. Plus if you want to upgrade the head set you can buy any analog computer headset.Save yourself $185 and just buy the dialog-301 you will be happy.
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
peice of crap. i bought this for my 96 accord and it wouldnt fit in the accord trim. i had to sand down all sides to make it go in. i wouldnt buy this again.
I've owned 3 Palms, this one will be the last. The screen backlight whines, and the sensitivity started poor and got worse. After 10 months, it now varies between difficult and impossible to get it to recognize graffiti. Recalibration, new screen protectors, no screen protector, nothing works. The problem is in the unit.I think the reason the product only has a 90day warranty is that Palm knows the units will give out, and don't want to have to replace them.
It's a comfortable keyboard to use, and the extras like the volume buttons and other shortcut keys are nice, but the workmanship and quality is just lousy. It often misses the 'i' key when I'm typing which is quite annoying. Yesterday my escape key stopped working all night until it magically started working again this morning.I have also had problems with a recent Microsoft mouse that I bought, which they replaced for free after 6 months when I called them and complained, but the replacement lasted only another 6 months.I love MS's ergonomic designs for their mice, keyboards, and gaming devices, but they really need to get some quality control if they want to keep their reputation in this market segment.
This heatsink/fan combination fit OK, despite being substantially larger than the original. It cools well, according to the temperature reading shown in the BIOS page.My only gripe is the noise. With the case open, my kids kept asking if there was a jet in our house about to take off. Even with the case closed, it's pretty loud. Don't use this combo if the computer is in a bedroom, unless you are really tired of being with your significant other.
Could not get it to synch up. Must press little buttons at once. Finaly got an IT guy toget it to work. Then after two days it quit again. So now I am using my old plug-in stuff and thewireless keyboard and mouse are sitting in the corner. Will send back when I get time.
I can barely pick up anything with this, and when I do it drifts and buzzes so much, I wish I had just static.Do not buy it.
I bought this in early November of 2005 before a trip I took in December. I only needed to use it once with an Earthlink dial-up account. Worked fine. Once. After that, it remained in safe storage away from heat, away from cold, away from the sun, away from handling. In fact, it was stored safely in my laptop travel case, which was stored safely in a closet. No one could have bothered it, since I live alone. I did not need to use again until 6 weeks ago. When I got the Wiflyer out and plugged it in ... NO wireless signal. None. Kaput. My laptop connected just fine to other wireless, just not the Wiflyer because there was NO SIGNAL AT ALL, so there was NOTHING TO CONNECT TO. The little wireless LED in the middle front of the unit does not come on. Of course, the unit is no longer under warranty, so that's the end of that.Honestly, I think the product is just not well made. The concept was excellent, and yours may work for you for a while, just as mine did. But I wouldn't expect this to last for very long if used frequently. Perhaps some sort of minor jostling caused the unit to fail? I'll never know. And I sure won't buy another one.***** UPDATE *****I emailed techsupport at [...] about my difficulty with the wireless LED staying off and no wireless signal being broadcast. I was informed that I could return the WiFlyer to its factory default settings using the following procedure to initiate a "Hard Reset":-----------(1) Unplug the power connection from the rear of the WiFlyer, then(2) Hold down the top button (with the lightning bolt), then(3) Continue holding this lightning-bolt button and(4) Plug power back into the WiFlyer, and then(5) Continue holding the button down while the WiFlyer cycles its 5 LED lights on top from right to left, then all LEDs will go solid on. There will then be three beeps, and then the unit will cycle through the LED lights again, and WHEN THE MIDDLE LIGHT (the wireless LED) COMES ON, RELEASE THE LIGHTNING-BOLT BUTTON.-----------That's it. It brought my WiFlyer back to life and it functions normally again.I did notice that when the unit is used to connect my laptop via wireless to my broadband modem that I did not see the higher internet download speeds that I see when connected directly to the cable modem via ethernet. I believe this is probably just a limitation of 802.11b in operation.
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
The CD player sucks! It won't play mp3's and doesn't like some origianl CD's. If anything on the counter is moved, the CD player stops working! It doesn't just skip, it stops. The radio will only pull in the very strongest stations. And if you do get a station you like, don't change the dial, because you may not be able to get that station again.
Bought the F100 as my second digicam after doing months of research. It seemed to be the right fit for my needs. There is not doubt that this camera takes excellent pictures - much better than my old Ricoh 5300. And, the manual features are excellent, although often buried in the menus.That said, this camera is built very cheaply. The battery lid easily pops open dumping the batteries when you pull it out of a case. And worst of all, the switch at the top of the camera is very easy to turn on inadvertantly. This causes the lens to pop out at &quot;inopportune&quot; times (like in your pocket). I read about this in several other reviews of the F100, but decided to buy it anyway, since I am very careful with my equipment. I even bought a small neoprene case to make sure this didn't happen. Even with this precaution, I pulled the F100 out of the case from my jacket one day only to find that it had somehow turned on and fried the lens servo motor.Also, the sound quality is a joke. The only good news was that the camera broke before my return period was over so I got my money back. I'm probably going to buy a Canon S45 to replace it. I cannot recommend this camera.
This is a very good pair of binoculars with a very lousy digital camera attached.
Save your money. I've owned this camera for a little over a year and, quite frankly, I can't wait to put it on ebay and try something else.The biggest challenge with the camera are it's little quirks that, over time, get in the way of filming. For example, Sony for some reason has chosen to put the button that switches between video, still photos (which are awful) and video playback right next the the record on/off switch. It is *so* easy to toggle it when preparing to shoot. And the next thing you know you're scrambling to get it back into video mode. And you've lost your shot.The video camera has a an exceeedingly long start up time and a seemingly random length transition from standby to record. It could take a second or it could take ten seconds. And since this thing chews through battery life, I've always been reluctant to leave it on, for fear I'll end up with the dreaded "blinking battery" and no spares. So I struggle to capture the events (mostly high school games) that I bought it for. It pains me to think of how many times I've pressed record and then missed the great catch or kick- watching the word "Standby" flash in the viewfinder as the camera struggles to enter record mode.Finally, the colors, even in bright light, look washed out to my eye. My old 3 CCD panasonic G4 looked *so much* better. I've tried adjusting the white balance, color balance... you name it, with limited success. But why does it have to be so hard just to get decent color? And the low light performance is even worse.I could go on... I was sucked in by the idea of cheap HD and a leading edge product. Yes, the picture detail is better than standard DV, but that only matters if you can actually get the shot.
I hear too much static in the background while my music is playing, has been like that since day 1.
I purchased this GPS for my son for Christmas on the recommendation of someone. I was already an owner of a Magellin Maestro 3140 which had gone up in price to $289.00 so I decided to go with this one at $224.00. Not a good choice. Although I am sure it will get you to your destination it does not compare with the Magellin.1) It would not boot up in the house and I had to go stand outside for 5 minutes for it to do so. My Magellin boots up in the house instantly. If you have to reroute on the road I am wondering how long it would take to find those satellites and reroute you? And if you have to wait for it find satellites everytime you enter a new location?2) When I did get my location I selected food from the options and it only listed restaurants up to 6.4 miles, my Magellin allows you to scroll up to 15 miles.3) As far as I could tell the only option for your destination is the 2D or 3D map, the Magellin will also allow you to show the trip directions. The Magellin gives you the option of seeing the route in print form so you can visually look at the route you will be taking and know in advance how long you will be on each road, ie: 70 miles on route 80 west then 46 miles on route 79 south etc.4) The Magellin also offers the AAA option, if you are a member of AAA, it will show you which locations in any specific area accept AAA.I was thrilled that the price however came back down on the Magellin in the meantime and have returned the Garmin for the Magellin which is back down to $227.00!
My Go 510 worked for only 1 plus weeks and had to be returned to TomTom for repair or replacement. I am very unhappy with the purchase. Ralph
For most applications, the fact that this card is really 512 MB rather than 128 MB would be a nice bonus.But, if you are buying such a small card for a device that can not handle larger cards, then it is bad. If I wanted 512 MB, I could easily buy a card labeled 512 MB, not one labeled 128 MB. For my application, the fact that it does not match its label is a fail.
the specifications are not clear on the site. dimensions are not clear and the products received are different from photos on the site.
I read many reviews and did a great deal of research before choosing this over the new Apple product. Both my husband and I are very technical people and this thing died after less than an hour last night. We spent hours online with tech support and help forums to no avail. What a complete waste of time and money - it is going back to Dell where I had some points to use from American Express. Thanks to Dell's policy - I am out $100 worth of certificates because I am returning the items. There is a reason that I am writing this review on a Gateway laptop and not on a Dell, they stink....Say what you want about Apple, but my baby ipod worked right out of the box and has not failed me yet - it has been on airplanes, on vacation, worn on motorcycle trips of great duration. That little thing just works - no matter what - it has been running with me, it has been dropped many times... live and learn - no more Dell purchases for me EVER... lesson learned and passed on here.
A good replacement battery for older Panasonic VHS videocameras, the CV3112 is easily subject to the &quot;memory effect:&quot; if one does not fully discharge the battery before recharging the usable charge becomes less over time--sometimes quite rapidly.The battery can be left in a *conditioning* (&quot;smart&quot;) recharger, but not in the ones that come with most of these videocameras. The best strategy is to have two batteries available; run one dry and switch to the other.
Total Disaster...good luck getting the software onto your computer. even more challenging may be getting the actual player to charge or work. after spending hours downloading every possible microsoft update, the zune still believes it's not compatible with either my home or office equipement. without a doubt this is one of the worst products i've ever purchased.
The software was a nightmare!!! I returned it and purchased a Sansa View 8G: much better!
I ordered this telescope as a gift. When it arrived, my husband pulled it out and started assembling it. Missing is a spacer wheel and a screw for the tube ring (supposed to be 2 of each - we only received 1 of each). I contacted Celestron through their online tech/cust service and asked them to send the missing parts. Three days went by before I received a response saying that it might show there are 2 but they only include 1 and to assemble it with just the 1. I was not happy with the reply so I opened another service ticket with them and I'm still waiting to hear from them - that was 6 days ago. I am NOT HAPPY with the Celestron service. I hate to pack this thing back up and ship it back, but if they don't resolve this by the end of the week, that's exactly what I am going to do. (I am giving this product 1 star only because no stars is not an option.)
First of all let me say that I am a long time faithfull customer of HewlettPackard, but yesterday my sister called me to go look at her Dell pc becouse its was acting-up again. So when I got there I spend about 2 hours troubleshooting this piece of sh*t. Finally I came to the conclusion that she had a faulty motherboard, dvd drive, and cpu fan. I called-up Dell becouse she did purchase the extended warranty plan and spent a Very Painfull 2 1/2 hours with 3 different reps, whom in my opinion did not know jack about troubleshooting a pc. Finally I got them to send a tech to the house to come and replace these parts, but when this so called "Dell Tech" got to the house the Idiot brought the wrong parts. I then spent another 2 1/2 hours with 2 more reps to try and have the pc shipped back to them so they could fix it over there, but they absolutely did not want anything to do with the pc, they only offered to send another Dell Tech. I guess the moral of this story is DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON SH*T LIKE DELL. Your even better off buying a no name pc rather than one of these all-around pain in the ass machines!!!
don't bother with this. it quit working in 2 months. I have no good things to say about this product.
I bought the RR-US360 one year ago for my son to use at college to record and download class lectures. When a hard drive crash required that I reload drivers, I found out the hard way that this product class is not one Panasonic takes seriously. Driver link on website leads to dead end. Three calls and multiple transfers to tech support lead to dead ends and total frustration. I had to multiple time explain the concept of a USB driver. My recommendation is to find a company serious about their product.(...)
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....
I bought this item in June '07. Right out of the box it didn't work. I returned it for a replacement, which didn't last 6 months. Amazon needs to stop selling this product.
I never really wrote reviews before, but I should start writing more and warning people about bad products. I was looking for a cheap alternative to those Ipods, and I thought this would be it. I was unimpressed with the casing and the buttons, but I was ok with it because it was so inexpensive. But I found out the MP3s wouldn't play back correctly, then occasionally I see an hourglass on the screen which meant that it crashed. I had to remove the batteries to clear it up. A couple reviews mentioned the exact same problem. Don't be misled by the 5 stars one that say it's excellent and perfect. Please read ALL the reviews and then judge. I'm just being honest and want to save people the hassle. I returned it and got my money back.
Check posts on Internet forums before buying. I have had personal experience. Check out the www.hometheaterspot.com RCA GE PROSCAN forum for details. This product series has known problems that RCA has not resolved, despite the apparent number of units failing.
Bought this camera for my wife in 2008. I will admit that this camera takes great pictures, when it wants to take them. I must state that again, when it wants to take them. Can't figure out what the problem is. Got to the point that it will hardly take a picture now. Gave up and bought her a Canon. Will try to see if the Nikon can be repaired at a reasonable price. Maybe something simple, but I doubt it.
I like the fact that this covers only one ear. When using Skype I dont want the total immersion of a stereo headset. But this product is not good. The main annoyance for me is that when you turn up the listening volume you get a lot of hum. Methinks a poorly shielded cable - bad design. As others have reported, microphone is not good either - people at the other end have difficulty hearing me. It works - but just not very well.
When I first got my Westy, it was wonderful. It had a great picture and was anything you could ask for with an HDTV.... and then 5 months after the purchase the power supply on my TV died. now I'm questioning the Westinghouse brand.On the other hand, Westinghouse customer service was awesome about it. I called them a few times with questions about the unit, and I only had to wait on hold once... for less than a minute. The customer service center is all in the U.S. as well.When I called about the bad TV they immediately arranged to take care of it.It was a good TV, they have good customer service, but the longevity of the unit is questionable.
For the price I expected a better built product. I unpacked the unit and thought to myself that I better hold onto the receipt.... within 24 hours the screen went nearly black. Not sure why, I was running the unit off a car adapter AC Power Supply. We shut off the car while the player was in pause, and it never recovered... I would think that a portable unit should be able to handle interupted power supply issues.. As far as I'm concerned, its Junk. We'll be returing it Monday.
The wire I got was bad and did not work. the price was good but unfortunately I had to throw it away .
This product was advertised as handling two discrete 'phone lines, but it has only two leads in the 'phone socket (i.e., for a single line). I replaced it with a Dynex from BestBuy, which had 4 leads, for two-line protection, at, incidentally, a far better price.
Just wanted a simple looking and working white radio alarm clock for my daughter's bedroom. The description never said it actually has an outside the unit FM antenna wire. Could barely hear the radio - even though it was next to a window, and we tried many positions with the clock and the antenna wire. All other radios we have with internal antenna work great in the same location. Looks really cute, unfortunately works terrible.
This product was advertised as new, when I received this item it was not complete. The unit was shipped in an envolpe with a small amount of bubble wrap. There was no power cord,cup or case. I requested a refund and have not heard from this individual. He did state that he listed the missing items in the comments section. My question to him was it new or an open unit. I do not check the comments for missing part on a new item. This buyer should be ban from your site for false advertisment. I would never purchase an item from bestbuys again.
I like many others have been robbed by GoVideo's VR2940. I don't want to rehash all of the other negative comments but this product is a waste of money that does not work.
I am an MP3 believer so buying the Philips EX103 Expanium was the thing to do. So I bought it. My excitement turned to disappointment when I realised that this device: - has very low volume ability and it is very slow to read the disk. - my casette walkman has better sound quality than it - nomatter what they say IT SKIPS - when it Skips, it does not recover until you are fed up and switch it off - It's accessories are CHEAP. The headset was falling apart from day 1. The car stereo cassette adapter keeps getting stuck in my stereo - No search feature, no way of controlling what you want to hear. You copy 120 MP3s on a disk and you will harldy listen to more than 20 unless you are on your way to Vegas.What I liked about it is the fact that it's a way to listen to my MP3s when I am away from my computer. If you are a music listener like me and you want quality, save your money for the next generation of MP3 players. Definetely DO NOT BUY THIS one.
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
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.
I purchased the 450. It arrived on time, but...The unit was used, there were scratches on it, the parts were simply thrown into the box. Amazon was trying to charge me for a new unit but shipped a used device in an unsealed box, in clearly used condition.Buyer beware.
THIS ITEM WAS RETURNED IT DID NOT WORK I EVEN CALLED COMPANY DIRECT AND THE SAID IT WOULD WORKFOR SURE AND NOTHING. DONT BUY WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
Got what I paid for ($5) - you can't buy a decent pair of speakers for this low of a price.They sounded horribly poor when I hooked them up - the speakers literally hurt my ears with the highs, and not in a "oh-so-loud" way, but in a painfully screeching way. Perhaps mine were defective.And to make matters worse they, despite being a 3.5 inch speaker, did not fit into the 3.5 inch speaker holes in my wife's 1996 Dodge Neon. Not worth returning as I'd end up paying what I paid for them just to return them so they'll just take up space until I find a purpose for them.
Well I got this one for my boyfriend, and the brown lines showed up the second day. I took it to the repair/warranty place and they at first claimed to fix it, but as soon as I got it home, the brown lines came back. Back to the repair shop, where they claimed to replace it, but it had the same serial number as the original model.So I called Samsung and got a brand new one in the mail in a *very* battered box. The styrofoam was even crumbled to bits. This model was from China, not the Philippines. The brown lines are *worse* this time and I am about to contact them again to try to get another trade-in.As a side note, a friend of mine had the same experience, but Samsung gave him a trade-up to an MB model. He hooked it up in a dual-monitor setup and found that the colour is horribly amber tinted, so he's going to return that one, too.As another side note, I purchased the black and silver 793DF model and have had no problems at all yet.
Reps at the Apple store in Soho, NYC strongly encouraged me to get the FM transmitter made by XtremeMac instead of the Itrip. Yes, even though Griffin improved the Itrip and did away with the software hassles, it still seems to be an inferior device. With that said, I wouldn't recommend ANY of these transmitters for use in a city. In the city and even 60+ miles out of NYC (LI and NJ), I had a frustrating time trying to pick up reception. Now I only use it on vacation. It was a waste of money for me.Important note: Neither the itrip or XtremeMac versions work with the NANO. The transmitters require a dual plug (look at the pictures) which the regular ipod and the mini have but the Nano does not.
I had the Express 916 for two months. It worked great for the first month, then just stopped. It turned on and went through all the motions of working, running through all the bands and the laser detector sounds, but never went off again. I had someone with another radar detector follow me around to make sure it wasn't working and sure enough. The other detector would go off passing a police officer, through a construction zone and other places where it normally would have gone off before and nothing from the Express 916 this time.
AppleTalk doesn't quite work as advertised.Tried several things but it won't detect it as the correct printer through appletalk. Works great with windows machines.
I bought this converter on the premise that I would be able to use my Sony 15 Minute Rapid Charger with it. Turns out you cant, as it has a MASSIVE gap of usable wattage. I cant use any appliance from 50-500 watts. If you use it, you risk damage to your appliance and the converter. My Sony charger is 80 watts, and it cannot be used with it. This wasnt specified in the description, and I am very upset that I now have to return this product.Pass on this, and buy something else.
I've used a G5 mouse for a year before the right button gave out after a drop off my desk. Coming to Amazon.com to get a new one, I was astounded to see this mouse at first $176, now it's lowered to $140!? I bought this very same mouse at Best Buy for about $50 brand new in the box. How in the hell you can justify a markup of this amount is insane. DO NOT buy this mouse for anything over $70 tops, simply a stupid price tag.
I sent this boombox back to Delphi twice for power issues. The power would drop in and out and then eventually die altogether. Delphi never did get it fixed and I ended up eating the shipping costs. What a waste of time and money.
This device is OK, but not really worth the hefty price. It is a glorified USB flash drive with a control button and display screen. I researched several players and became convinced that the Creative Zen was the way to go - better value, better player. Alas, my son just had to have the iPod.The Pros:-Easy to use.-Not quite as delicate as people say.-Decent, but not outstanding, battery life.-Plenty of accessories available.The Cons:-Way, way overpriced. Even the cases are overpriced.-Very little storage (at 2GB or 4GB) for the price tag. The storage is adequate, just a poor value.-iTunes......what a chore. Yes, its fairly simple to use, but its just not as easy as a straight copy of music files off a hard drive or CD.Now, of course, if downloading songs for a buck a pop is something you are into - then buy the iPod , but if you want to use common, free software to upload your music - go for a Creative Zen - just about any model.Bottom line, unless you can afford to go for one of the video iPods (and want video), this device is all hype and offers little in the way of value, features, or performance that can be had from other brands for much, much less.
I purchased this in mid February and it's done as of mid April. That might actually not be a bad thing if I printed a lot of stuff, but I don't. You get what you pay for; a little money equals a little ink.
The only thing good was timing of delivery, product did not work!! Information on how to return item was not easily available. Shows you get what you pay for in consideration to price
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.
This Radio is total poop! It worked great for 2 months, and then all of a sudden, the slightest breeze would cause the thing to shut off. At first it would turn back on and if I was able to hit the lock switch before it shut off it would stay on...until I wanted to change the station and had to unlock the darn thing and "poof" gone. After a couple of days of these shenanigans, it would shut off as soon as I turned on it on, lock trick or no lock trick. End of the tunes, DONE! And to think, I was anti-Sony!!! Panasonic was a good name but I won't buy anything they make anymore. I bought a phone from them that came with a faulty battery, returned it twice and finally bought a good battery and it's worked great ever since but come on!!! The thing was brand new!!!
Hold on to your receipt if you purchase this DVD player.The first one I had, never worked, it churned and grinded. I thought itwas just a fluke.I exchanged the bad DVD player for another one just like it.Two months later, it won't open, it turns itself on and off.It makes a bit of noise which amuses the cats but it is an awfullyexpensive cat toy.Once I get my DVD out of this Samsung player I will be taking itto the dump.Save yourself a trip to the dump and a lot of headaches.Don't buy 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.
Look at the photo. There is only a single switch for GMRS channels. You need an FCC license to operate on GMRS channels. FRS channels are legal, but this product doesn't have those channels, despite the product name.If you read the user manual clearly it states "can be used with FRS/GMRS radios", not "is" an FRS GMRS radio. It can work with those radios because those radios have GMRS capability.For the record it is really easy to get an FCC license. It just isn't fair advertising.Quick notes:On the other aspects the device is a typical midland product. The radio(s) suffer static and reception problems, but generally work. There aren't many buttons. It is a little difficult to use. Tuning the radio isn't easy either, because the tuner moves slowly. If you've ever used a midland product, you shouldn't be very surprised by this one.
I have been sailing for some time now and received the watch as a long awaited sailing gift.It is a little big, but I got over that very quickly. I had the watch for about 9 months and was preparing for an ocean voyage. I was looking forward to the compass feature. Two days before the voyage the compass went crazy and has not worked since.The really annoying thing about the watch is the necessity to look &quot;directly&quot; into the face. If you look at an angle, you might see any array of numbers imaginable, fives are sixes or eighths, and ones become eleven. The date 9-15 becomes 8-16. It is really maddening.I admit I haven't been back to the manufacture yet, but these problems should not occur to begin with.Be advised.
I wasnt sent the correct one. the one posted on the site wasnt compatible with my computer. on return, I never got my money back or a replacement, as promised. spent hours n hours calling the customer care and arranging pick up from my place. never got a replacement. have to use my computer totally on charger now, i wont recommend buying your laptop battery from this dealer. i m sorry its the only bad experience i have had on amazon.
Let me start by saying I have a secret love affair with Logitech. I use their headsets, keyboards, mice, speakers, Harmony remotes... you get the idea. With that being said, let's get to the grit.Pros: The customizable weights and overall ergonomics were great for my hands. I am 6'1" and about 220lbs (and not a couch potato), and found that the mouse was perfectly sized for my hand. I never experienced issues with the drivers, buttons, and the hot-swap scroll speed was very handy.Cons: Just one, and it is a deal breaker. Shortly after I got this bad boy up and running, I, as so many others have mentioned, noticed that the cord seemed to be kinking up about halfway between the computer and mouse. The kink turned to a fray, the fray turned to exposed plastic-coated wires. The wires then started to fray themselves, and ended up splitting altogether. Hoping to avert spending another $70+ on a new mouse, I spliced the wires well and am now watching the whole process unfold AGAIN about 6 inches from the original location. Logitech says that it falls under "wear and tear", and generally doesn't want to hear about the issue any more. Stay away from this mouse if you plan on having it last longer than a couple of months. The mouse doesn't travel, is attached to a desktop, and isn't treated any differently than every other mouse I have owned.
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 have a 500 GB Western Digital external HDD with an eSATA port and my motherboard also has an eSATA port. I bought this cable in the hopes of getting faster transfer speeds than with USB 2.0 or FireWire, what I got instead were a bunch of corrupted files.Everything I moved over from my HDD to my PC desktop was unreadable and any executable files were corrupted. They were also of a different file sizes than they were originally. Windows also read the external HDD as having less space taken up than it really had. As soon as I switched back to using a USB or FireWire cable all these issues were resolved. Don't know if I got a defective cable or if these cables are all bad but this one is useless now.
I bought two of these to use with cell phones to be able to listen to the MP-3's. As others have mentioned, you can't use a link with these. However, as an adapter for STEREO earbuds/headphones they don't work either. They are advertised as 2.5 to 3.5mm adapters. The 3.5mm end seemed to be a good, snug fit, resulting in (I assume) good quality transfer of the signal, however, the 2.5mm is slightly too small, I could not get a good connection. The 2.5mm jack was not nearly as snug as the 3.5mm end, I tried to different adapters (bought at the same time), neither one worked properly on either of two phones. I ended up going to going to Verizon, because at first, I thought the plug in the phone was damaged, they used one of their headphone kits to demonstrate that it was, in fact, the adapters.They may be cheap, but there still not worth it.
I have two complaints.1. I was completely unsatisfied with MP3 playback. Long Load times and a terrible shuffle contributed to this problem. I bought the player for mp3 cds and after the first week I wasnt even using them.2. After owning the player for six months and never putting it through a high stress environment CDs stopped working. The player would continue to play on low volumes but at normal volumes the player turned off after 15-20 seconds.
right after receiving the CD Radio, i tried it out and it couldnt play any CD music that i have, and guess what, it is brand new. I hope Coby will review their product before they sell them out to the market
Product is terrible as precision goes!Mouse Setup Software is unpredictable and non-responding!Also mouse wheel rubes on housing!Surprising bad product coming from a quality manufacturer such as Logitech!
I called the HP support this morning and they say they will not upgrade the compatibility of the scanner with windows 7 - 64 Bit... it's absolutely worthless!
Pros: Does what it's supposed to, just barely.Cons: The sound quality is terrible. The volume ends up being much, much lower than the rest of your radio stations. So much so that I need to turn my volume up about 90% to match a normal radio station at 10%.Part of the problem is that the source volume (your mp3 player or whatever) needs to be turned way down or else the sound clips terribly. Music with lot of high frequency sounds (snare drums, cymbals, distorted guitars, etc.) really highlight this issue.The bass does not come through much at all. Music sounds flat and I find myself adjusting the volume very frequently as the amplification does not seem to be very linear, e.g. soft stuff is really soft and loud stuff is really loud.I also get a lot of ground loop noise (a whine that changes pitch with engine speed) which is made much worse by need for cranking up the volume on my stereo. This problem gets 100 times worse when I plug mp3 player into the charger. It's simply not possible to charge my mp3 player while listening to it, which is a huge pain. This could be a problem with my installation but I've had no such issues with other equipment so I'm leaning towards it not being my fault.Conclusion: Do not buy this piece of junk. I know several people with different modulators and not one of them sounds anywhere near as awful as this. At some point I'll replace mine with one that actually works and this thing will get smashed to pieces before going in the garbage.
We had heard good things about the Viewsonic range on monitors, but unless you're both blind and deaf, don't consider the PF790 if you're looking for resolutions greater than 1024x768 (which kind of defeats the purpose of a 19&quot;).At 1600x1200 resolution, the display is blurry, and makes an intolerable whining noise (we tried a range of graphics cards and monitors to isolate the problem). Very disappointed! We'll fork out the extra cash for a good Sony next time.
I'm a professional video producer and photographer, and I bought this for my Sony RX-100, which is a great camera. But alas, Sony, didn't include threads on the shutter for a cable release. Unfortunately this adapter is far too large for that camera, and probably all compact or point&shoot cameras. The velcro doesn't reach far enough up the strap to secure it tightly, so as a result it doesn't depress the shutter. If you stuff something underneath it might work better, but that raises more issues with the tripod. It's also very wide, and blocks access to most of the camera functions. I tried trimming the width with scissors, which helped a bit for camera functions. Finally I just cut the plunger off, leaving a bit on each side, and affix it with rubber bands. It works, sort of, but it's still not great. If you can find just the plunger with the threads, you can probably make your own that custom fits your camera. So for what I paid for this, it was far more trouble than it's worth.
I actually purchased this lamp in the store and was so excited due to the beauty of the lamp. After I put it together I found that the on/off switch was broken. Then I had to disassemble and return it. I was very disappointed. Maybe it was a fluke, but it was enough to discourage me from buying another lamp from Target.
My Book has gone into the dead cockroach position. It is dead as a door-nail. I need to contact WD to see if they will stand behind their product.
Bought it, black worked, Color wouldn't register on my printer. What a waste. I won't be buying refurb ink again.
THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT WORKED CORRECTLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT; I have been getting the runaround with Microsoft repair for 3 months. I would save yourself a head ache and buy an IPOD.
Got this as a gift for someone but they couldn't wear them easily and ended up giving them back. They sit now in a box of 'emergency' electronics. I thought the design was decent but wearing them did prove uncomfortable and just not something for every day use. If you have used or prefer the back of the neck headphones you probably will like these.
I am amazed that the other reviewers laud the picture quality. I have a 6 year old RCA which I considered to be a poor tv (weighed over 200 pounds), but the screen on that shows no pixelation and more realistic color. There is NO comparison in picture quality and this one cost $300 more that that did. I was really shocked at how bad the picture is; it's actually annoying. Plasma supposedly gets worse over time. I can't wait.When something moves onscreen you get a shadow, the TV takes a while to start, the screen jumps to adjust whenever you change channels, channel changing is slow. Really, this is the worst TV I have had since the 1960's. If you do not HAVE to hang your TV on a wall, do not buy this TV. Frankly, there are ones with better pictures than this. But don't buy a flat screen unless you need to. The quality is MUCH better on non flat models. At this point, cool technology loses out to plain decent functionality. My best TV is the RCA -- sad to say.
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.
I never received it!!! When I try to track it it was delivered, but nobody has it and it was supposedly delivered 3 weeks after it shipped. Records say they shipped to wrong address. I don't know who has it but I sure don't.I won't order from amazon again.
Bought this as a Christmas present for my wife to replace one that she has had for a number of years. Worked great right out of the box. played Cd's and she was so happy to be able to play her tapes again that she hasn't been able to play for the last couple of years. After about three months the Cd's would play sometimes and not at other times. 3 months later the Cd's no longer played and the the player started eating tapes. It is a cheap player. I guess you get what you pay for.
From a sound standpoint, they are acceptable, with some hiss in an office environment with lots of computer equipment around. The range is decent, but you get some signal loss if you turn in certain directions. My biggest gripe is that the headset is uncomfortable to the point of being unusable. It is very tight, and the cups tend to ride on the ear, not around them, so after 30 minutes or so, you have to take a break. Overall, I am not pleased. Koss offered to exchange them for another set of earphones of equal or greater value and they would give me $90 toward the purchase. So I have a bad set of $125 headphones and I can upgrade to something better for an additional $90 or more. Maybe not.
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.
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
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 bought two of these and never could get music downloaded to them. The directions were incomplete and the company was of no help. They would not answer questions except by sending e-mail instructions that never worked. One of their employees told us our problems were because this was a "low end" product. Low end or not, I espect it to work. I have two disappointed grandchildren and these are going back immediately.
This Adapter is very compact but very slow. Oh well. No more D-Stink products for me.
The cord was relatively easy to set up and it had screws which made me feel safe about the connection, but it was tried on two different computers and both times left a scrolling image on the TV.
A real crap. First, no sound. A technitian found the preamplifier down, and fixed it. After one week, the controller board is down. Very nice on photograph, but very bad quality, at least on assembly. I can`t give it back because I bought it through Internet in Venezuela, an freight will cost more than a new stereo. One hell of a lemon I got here.
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.
Buyers beware of highly inconsistent quality of Palm Vx device. I love my own Palm Vx and bought one for my mom. However, she has had nothing but problems with her Palm Vx. Her Vx crashed several times, and everything got erased. In addition, her Vx never managed to charge up its battery, and it runs out of power immediately when out of the cradle. I apologized profusely to my mom for the bad behavior of her Palm Vx, and we returned it. Now she wants something with the Pocket PC format.While my own Vx works just find most of the time, I have been having trouble with the USB hotsync cable. The cradle works fine, but the USB cable worked only once and has failed to work again.
I should preface my review by saying I got these off a clearance table at Lowes, so that may explain my dismay. I mounted these up high on an inclosed patio. The speakers are about 25 feet from the power source. Simply put, the the sound quality is bad. I have tried adjusting the channels, moving the transmitter, moving the speakers and the sound is marginal at best. I have noticed with reviews of wireless speakers that either you get a decent set or a pair of dogs, so it probably is advisable to buy them where you know you can return them. Adding to the other reviewer's comment concerning the remote; mine will not turn on with the remote, just turn off in the same stand by mode as the other reviewer. This means I have to get up on my tiptoes and turn them on, negating the 50% of the remote functionality. Overall I will be replacing these.
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.
Listen...It works GREAT for a FEW months then...it completely fails to be read by any computer. Years worth of pictures and business documents were transferred to it are now GONE!! ...and they want to charge me 600-2400 dollars to see if they can fix it. I should have learned my lesson with the first one that went bad too. It would be nice if they would warn you that their product is severely faulty.Comment Comment | Permalink | Why no voting buttons? We don't let customer
My personal bad experience was more on the delivery side. I read "white glove" service. WHAT white glove service??? FIRST, I watched the ONE delivery guy drop my tv as he was unloading it. He didn't see me so I waited for him to tell me he dropped it and to offer to check it over with me. NO... he brought it into the house and was in a rush to leave. Didn't say a word OR offer to check it for me. SO, I told him I saw him drop it and that he had to help me look it over. WELL, it turned on yet he seemed in more of rush so I asked him what happens if I find something else while using it. He said to contact Amazon. So I move it around thinking there is too much glare. Low and behold the entire front screen is punctured in making the screen look like there is perpetual glare. I call Amazon immediately within 5 minutes of the guy leaving telling them what happened. The guy on the phone reassured me that I did the right thing. Two days later I get a letter from Amazon that I cannot return the item, that the delivery service is not required to check to see if the item is working and that I signed for it. Believe me, I complained and now am able to return it.The moral of the story is to SERIOUSLY MAKE the delivery guy stand there whether it takes 5 minutes or an hour while you check every inch of your television or any large expensive item for that matter. Don't let them bully you into hurrying either.I'm contemplating getting another one but am weary on the delivery service.
I got these on a previous review about using these certain earphones that are good at noise cancelling while lawn mowing. These do not work at all!!! I tried running with these but they continuously kept falling out, and while laen mowing on a riding lawn mower they did not even remotely lower the noise AT ALL!!! This product was a mistake to buy. You pay what you get I guess Since I had some "Audio-Technica ATH ANC3BK NoiseCancel Earphone" they cost a good $120 (now $60) and they ACTUALLY worked while lawn mowing. So yes this product may cost less but doesn't work at all. Get the Audio-Techs instead.
We bought this as our first home theater system, because it was reasonably-priced, and because we had always had positive experiences with Philips products in the past.It wasn't terribly hard to set up, but I was surprised at the flimsy nature of the speaker wires when I first saw them. Nevertheless, it seemed to work fine once we got it all arranged, and I will have to admit that it sounded pretty awesome in our small living room.After having the system for about a year, I became aware of the fact that there was a software update available, so I downloaded it from the Philips site, burned it onto a CD as instructed, and placed in in the player. Sure enough, there were all these indications onscreen and on the front panel that the tech magic was working as it should, and the update appeared to be successful.Shortly after that, however, I noticed that I was having difficulty getting the player to eject a DVD- at first I had to try more than once, then eventually the whole system would just power down when the eject button was pressed. Performance continued to deteriorate to the point that, after just a year of use, it was completely dead in the water. It won't even power up.I can't express how disappointed I am with this unit. I understand that "you get what you pay for", but we DID think we were paying for something that would last longer than 12 months. I have no way of knowing whether the software update did it in, or whether it was just a cheaper-than-we-realized unit. All I know is that it's so much useless electronic junk taking up space in our entertainment center right now. We'll replace it, but NOT with a Philips.
Item was dead on arrival, so I sent it back for a refund. I ordered a Motorola unit the 2nd time, which is working fine. The refund was processed quickly without problems.
This card may work with Windows XP but I cannot find drivers that work for Windows 7 or Linux.If you plan to use it with Windows 7 or Linux BUY A DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORK CARD.
I received the lens in record time and greatly appreciated that. But the lens only show a very small circle when trying to look through the view finder and take a picture....
The tip leaves many streaks on my polarizer lens. Seems to work fine on other surfaces, but still. There's got to be a better product out there.
-the lcd screen shows you the charging rate.... but it must be inaccurate for, I will have a battery charge overnight, take it out and not use it right away. a few days later it will be at 0% without even using it? b/c when I try to use it, it won't work, so it will have me charge it all over again. so now i just leave it in the charger until use, but even after it shows it's been fully charged I will use the batteries, and they won't be at 100% I really don't get it. If anyone could help me understand why this is not working properly that would be great. With the little battery life I do get out of it, they seem to work fine, just seems i have to charge them a lot more often compared to my cheap old battery charger I had. Figured I'd spend the money on this, since sony is usually a good product.... i don't know.
I have had my Omniview E Series 4 port PS/2 KVM now since probably 2002. In all those years, I have dreaded actually switching between machines. More often than not the keyboard or mouse just wouldn't come back up. I have recently come across a PS/2 to USB adapter that will at least allow you to unplug and hot plug the keyboard / mouse back into your PC and get control back, but who wants to unplug / plug cables just to switch machines? I attempted to get support from Belkin when it was new, I tried 5 different keyboards, and more mice than you can shake several sticks at. Mostly standard stuff like a ps/2 Microsoft Natural keyboard, and an early PS/2 only Microsoft Optical Wheel mouse...After fiddling around with adapters and everything to keep this dumb thing from dropping keyboards and mice, I finally got it to where at least it only dropped once a week. I can work with that I guess... But it picked up a new habit. Not dropping the monitor so that when I switch back, my Linux boxes have reset their resolutions up to some unbearably chunky resolution, a quick ctrl alt backspace fixes that, but I shouldn't have to do that.I have a 2 port iOgear with integrated cables, and an 8 port TrendNET that I am very content with. This, and other products have left me with a very, very bad impression of Belkin products. Their stuff is sort of like an old Italian sports car, it is pretty, and the fit and finish is nice, too bad none of it works the way it looks. At least not reliably...
Seems like a nice enough unit. Compact in size, works great playing around in the backyard sighting relatively large objects. But once you get it on the golf course it's worthless for spotting pins (and my course has reflectors). I bought it based on the store person saying the golf and hunting technologies were identical, but in my experience this unit can't be used for golf.For what it's worth I did find it hard to stabilize the crosshairs. It's not impossible to use but I could see someone who bought it for hunting being discouraged w/difficulty locking in on a target.
It was not a very good product. It wasn't very compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
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.
I bet some people do buy this for $60 more than the newer, better 5.5 generation ipod. Why does amazon feature this product when it's obviously a rip-off?
very unsatisfied - it does not apparently work in the southern hemisphere. I wrote the to makers of this atomic wall clock but never received an answer. it would be helpful if this feature was shown as a description when ordering the outdoor clock.
Poorly designed, poorly executed. Is too bulky, is riddled with bugs, and does not work near as well as my 30GB iPod. The wheel is not as easy as iPod's, the battery life is not as good as they state, you have to buy from their store (which is DEFINITELY no iTunes Store!) Overall, I was not impressed with this effort, and would not recommend it to anyone. If you bought it, take it back, quick! Let's just face it, this is yet another so-called "iPod Killer" that falls on it's face. Mr. Gates, give it up. Ande besides, who listens to the radio anymore? This product stinks, and is nothing more than smoke and mirrors.
I bought this antenna at a local store because I had two TVs not connected to cable but only one pair of rabbit ears. I wasted my money. The old rabbit ears that came with my 20 year old TV set blow this thing away in terms of reception, and I can't get a single digital channel on the GE antenna but can get 10-15 with the rabbit ears. In fact, when using the signal strength meter on my DTV box I can actually see the signal strength DROP when I plug in the antenna's power supply. Just buy something else and save your money. Also the F-connector on the back is not very secure, I tried several different cables before finally realizing that the antenna was the problem. Only a screw on cable will work with this, the push-on ones won't grab.
Made a screeching sound on my lens- I am pretty sure if I didn't stop it would have scratched the lens-Looked like chamois on rubber and the rubber was peeking through- HORRIBLE- threw it away can't even get a refund now:(
This is a bad product, extremely cheap plastic. In my case, it did not work at all right out of the box. Moreover, there is no documentation provided with the product. I do not recommend this product at all.Instead, I recommend "Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard." Not only it is cost-effective compare to this one but extremely good and works with a PC or MAC as well as PS3 for which it is designed. Logitech did a great job with "Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboar." Buy that instead of this one.Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard
My first unit stopped working after 8 months. (There was no sound coming from unit) XM customer service agreed to replace the model at no charge. 6 months later the second unit stopped working...same problem, no sound. XM will not offer me another replacement. XM's replacement offer for the portable model is the Pioneer with a cost of $200!! Do not buy this product if you plan on using it for more than a year
I have 3 hardwired PCs and one wireless laptop. I bought the Linksys laptop card and the wireless/dsl router. Installation was easy, however, one must be aware of some of the complexities of Windows networking (not Linksys' problem) especially when using different Windows operating systems.I have my DSL connection in my home office. My daughter wanted to use her laptop wireless about 20-25 feet away from the bridge. The signal that she receives is the weakest possible. I've twisted the antenna's but with no luck. For the signal to reach her laptop, it must go through about 2 walls. Her room is the closest to my office, and I'm afraid if I don't ante-up and buy an 802.11a router that I'll never get complete wireless networking in my home.Being cost conservative (especially since I'm hardwired most of the time), I'm going to return this and try the Netgear wireless. I currently have a Netgear dsl/router and that has worked great (although their firewall software is only for digit-heads).So, if you're in a situation where you don't have to deal with too many walls then maybe this is ok. However, for those of us with homes, our options are limited especially when considering a wired/wireless combination. I'm going to explore other options.I did like the setup software for the router firewall, however.
Sure it keeps keystains from occurring (brought about from oils from your fingers transferring to the screen)but now I have permanent blotches on my display because something got spilled on the Marware pad at some point. Myself and the Apple store "genius" deduced this, as the staining is external, and not internal.Marware could avoid this problem by making the pad a lighter color (so that you can see if it got wet or coffee'd) and/or putting some sort of teflon coating onto the surface. Right now the pads are a very neutral gray color that hides any trace of liquid.In the meantime, I have a 3 month old MacBook Pro with a blotchy screen. I paid an obscene amount for this machine, only to have the screen all but ruined by a $10 piece of wetsuit material (what this pad apears to be made from)
I tried a bazillion times and it never would work. The cassette deck works perfectly, so I know that is not the problem.
cpu is little far away from monitor so i bought this cable as it had good reviews but when i got it and hooked it up screen is all blury can not use it but for price not worth shipping back guess i am stuck with a cable i will never use.
...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.
I purchased this unit on the basis of the reviews I read here. Almost every person commented on how great this thing sounded. Well I'm here to tell you that this CD clock radio sounds TERRIBLE! The sound is way too bass heavy and muddy. Even modest program material on a CD, like acoustic guitar sounds distorted even at low volume. Frankly, I cannot imagine how anyone can say this sounds good, never mind great! I took it back to the store where I bought it and compared it to 10 other CD clock radios in the general price range and it was easily the worst sounding one there.This is a true bummer because everything else about this CD clock radio was fine.Bottom line, a nicely featured box with HORRIBLE sound.
This is a very well constructed bag but if you plan on carrying more than one camera and lens set-up; you'll need a bigger bag. I have a Canon XSI with 18-55 lens and a 75-300 lens that just barely fit without any extra needed gear. Go with the bigger bag.
I made the mistake of ordering this camera to substitute buying a pro camera. The color and noise was terrible. If you want a great point and shoot camera get the Canon powershot s50 while they are still available. The camera has pro features, it was so good they stopped making it because it should have been in the pro camera line at a much higher price tag. If you want to see s50 pictures go to [...] and search my gallery Cathreen Styles. All most all of the pictures in the gallery were taken with the s50. I am going to buy another just to have when mine breaks. By the way, I did end up buy a pro camera, mainly because of the look. I got the Canon 30d and love it!
This antenna is touted as the best indoor FM antenna. Well, it has failed to prove that claim at my house. I've tried several configurations with my receiver as per instructions and unfortunately there has been negligible reception improvement over the supplied FM antenna wire. Waste of money for me, although I hope others have more favorable results.
It should be a good product but the one I bought only worked for an hour then I bring it to the apple store to get it fixed and they were so nasty about it. They were going to give me a Reconditioned one to replace my new one. You got to be kidding me. NO more ipod they suck.
I purchased these headphones based on the reviews and mine are just horrible. I can't get the signal dialed in at all...and when I do it has these high pitched screeches that get blasted into my ear. People stated that they ran on the treadmill with these things on??? Yeah, right. There's no way you could ever do that, let alone just sit on the couch, 8 feet away, like I wanted to do. Sometimes I get it dialed in just right and then I turn my head an inch and blam, a high pitched screech is blasted into my ear. I should have bought them from some place where I could return them. All I wanted to do was keep the wife happy. Do yourself a favor and buy a different product.*update 12/11/12. After a few years of living in the city we moved to the suburbs. I pulled the headphones out of the garage last week and figured to give them a shot. Well, they still don't work fantastic but I do think the less crowded area has helped with the reception. My old condo was a high rise in downtown Chicago. I don't think that should really be an acceptable excuse since the base unit is 8 or so feet away in direct sight line. -But they are usable now. Would I ever recommend them to a friend? No, no way. Keep your money. (Honestly I'm surprised the wife hasn't thrown them away by now.) hopefully I can get a little use out of them.
Be careful, although this UPS has 8 connectors, only 4 is backed up by the battery, the 4 other is only surge protected. I didn't read the fine print, just saw the "8 outlets" writing.Also, even though there's plenty of room on the UPS, the outlets are lumbed together so I cannot fit multiple adapters. There's just no excuse for putting them so tightly together. It's annoying and stupid.
I bought the new printer cable & because of my injury I couldn't try to install printer within a month, found out cable is broken & I can't return it either. Waste of money & time as couldn't suspect that new cable could be broken so took time to figure that out.
I like the design and idea behind the mouse. Unfortunately, I feel like the track ball is a little too light as it's lacking a solid weight to keep a steady mouse pointer. I have noticed this with several people using it.
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 dvd player to replace a dvd player that would not play rented movies. This player has the same problem. It plays the previews fine but locks up or displays a choppy, purple, pixilated screen when the movie starts. Burned video from my camcorder works fine. Avoid if you buy or rent movies. Mine is personally headed for the landfill and I barely got to use it.
Buyers beware! This is not compatible with the Windows 7 operating system and there aren't any updated driver files that you can download from HP's website. Unfortunately I found out all of this the hard way...after buying it and trying to set it up. When I saw that it wasn't working properly, I researched a little more on HP's website and found out that it isn't compatible with Windows 7. This information should be given with the item description.
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!
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.
This is my first headset. I'm using primarily for Internet chat while gaming. I wouldn't recommend this headset for a couple reasons:1) The arm length is NOT adjustable. The arm was lodged into the side of my face and the mic was in my mouth. The mic can be twisted a bit, but to get it out of my mouth I had to twist it so it was pointing straight out. My roommate had the same problem. If you have a tiny head you may be able to wear these properly.2) The padding on the ears is very unsubstantial. After about an hour of gaming my ears ached from the hard plastic of the ear pieces digging into my ears.The voice quality (for chat anyway- didn't play music or game sounds through the ear pieces) was fine and the volume/mute controls worked as expected. I'm returning these though because they're unusable on an average sized human male face and weren't engineering for long term use (over an hour).
I work in a photo processing lab, and print around 100 rolls of film each day.One thing I've noticed about Kodak Gold is that in general the &quot;gold&quot; tone the film tries to produce acts more like a yellow hue so that skin tones are distorted and subjects look jaundiced. Try Fuji, it's both cheaper and has better color.
This flash may be comparable to its Canon Equivalent in specifications, but it is made very flimsily. The lens fell of the front of the flash and had to be reattached with crazy glue. It flops around on the hot shoe attachment and does not attach firmly.
I received this product in the mail a couple days ago. It felt a little hollow but I decided to try it out anyways. When I plugged my car charger in my car it did not work at all. I ended up throwing it away since it was $2 and more money to send it back for a refund.
This power adapter, at the time that I found it on Amazon, was listed as appropriate to use with the Casio CDP100 keyboard. It's not. In fact, my 6 year old son discovered that the connection at the keyboard side was arcing in the power hole.Oh well, what does it matter that my $25 (price, tax, and shipping) went straight into the toilet.
... they actually don't work. At all. Period. Might as well give your money to a charity.
this was the worse purchase i have ever made and it was a gift to my best friend. It broke the third time she used it couldnt get it to read the cds not even after having it a week gravely disappointed. would definitely not endorse.
I have an X41 tablet and recently bought this item from Amazon. The package arrived fine but the battery does not lost for more than 50 minutes!! I spend more time plugging my power chord in wherever I go than working with my laptop. Ridiculous!! I am now looking for a replacement.
I have tried to use this so many times and it just doesn't work. If you have the speaker up loud enough to hear the person on the other end of the phone, the microphone picks up the voice and then cuts out the sound. If all you want to hear is yourself yelling into the phone &quot;Are you there?!?!&quot; then this is the product for you.
As a newly professional photographer, I walked into an Apple Store to price iBooks to take on the road to upload images from my digital SLR. The sales reps pointed to the iPod as a low-priced alternative, with an optional USB adaptor for cameras. I'm not into iTunes, but it was slick because it's pocket-size - perfect when you're packing lots of photo gear or need to clear and reuse your camera memory in the wilderness. (A sales rep/photographer said her iPod reduced the number of memory cards she needed.) But it's been a disaster.What the sales reps didn't reveal to this iPod ignoramous was that you also have carry a computer (USB 2, no less) on the road just to charge it (the only device I've ever seen that can't be charged by plugging into a wall outlet!) - not to mention even seeing what's on the iPod hard drive! It's not an alternative to a laptop at all; it's a very parasitic accessory. This makes it useless as a lightweight, self-contained image storage device that can carry 60GB of irreplaceable images home to my PowerMac. If I have to carry an iBook in my camera bag, what do I need the iPod for?Because the only laptop I could pack after discovering the charging problem was USB 1, I now have a dead iPod and no way to store my pictures. Today I'll go out and buy something else for this trip and return the iPod when I get back.
I purchased this PDA assuming it would be an improvement over my Palm because of the color, Microsoft compatibility and wireless feature. It does function alright except if it is left off the charger for a day. Then it loses all data and I have to reload all the programs, contact list, emails, to do lists, etc. I did send it in for the voluntary recall, but this one doesn't do any better than the first one. If you ever "forget" to leave it in the charger overnight, then expect all data to be lost the next morning and you'll have to reload everything. Because of this, this PDA is useless and just sitting on my desk. I have resurrected my old palm monochrome.Be careful buying this because Toshiba does not give refunds even on bad equipment.
The configuration was simple. Just left it as it was coming out of the box. I used the Linksys card in my portable W2K computer. The operational distance I get is the only problem I have with this product. If you are with 30 feet of the unit it works great, but if you move beyond the it becomes useless. Linksys does not officially support any other antennas that will provide better gain. Other companies do. So if you are thinking about sitting out at the pool, with this box in your office, forget it.
While I had better luck with the support department than Henry, It was determined that I could not use Nortel's extranet VPN client. Other problems I saw was a limitation to how many ports you could open up (16 max). So if you need 2 ports open on 9 PC's, you're &quot;doomed&quot; even though it will support 32 pc's. I ended up returning mine and ordering a Linksys which my IT department states will work with my VPN.
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.
From the time that I removed this product from the packaging, I knew that I had probably made a mistake. The product looked like it had already been used to be honest. There was a little brown mark on the end of it and some scratches, including one very annoying scratch right on the digital display. In spite of that though, when I first plugged it in, it worked very well. Strong signal and reasonably good sound quality. However within five to ten minutes of listening, the unit began to produce popping sounds. I then noticed that it was intermittently turning on and off. Eventually it turned completely off. I tried replacing the fuse, tightening up the end cap, and tried it in a different cigarette lighter. None of that worked.Considering the number of positive reviews, I may have just been unlucky and gotten a bad unit, but I would honestly recommend not taking a chance on this item. Go ahead and spend the additional $20 or so to buy something a little higher quality.
Ordered two through Amazon for back up drive. COMPUTER BRAIN supplied the cartridges. These were received on or around 21 December, and one of the cartridges is bad. As these are back up cartridges, we used the first one, and then today 20 January used the second back up cartridge and found out it is bad. COMPUTER BRAIN would not replace the cartridge as it was after 20 days, however, I think they should have replaced the cartridge. Lastly, their customer service person who handled the call couldn't give a damn about future sales and was obnoxious and said we now have to send the cartridge back to the manufacturer. I won't be using COMPUTER BRAIN again ... What if I had bought 6 cartridges, would I have had to test each one of them as soon as I opened the package??? Plain stupid.
1) it doesn't keep my face from touching the back of the camera or improve ergonomics to a noticeable degree.2) it makes the viewer image SMALLER and adds barrel distortion. It's like looking into your high-tech SLR with expensive lenses through a peep-hole.
It was not at all what I thought it would be. It's only a cardboard box that has to be fold and held in position with more cardboard and plastic. If you want durability and quality, this is not it. But if you are using it for light paper and nothing heavy, it should work for you.
Product no longer works after 1 month of sporadic use. I purchased a single port one from [...] which has been working for well over a year with no problems, only cost a couple bucks.
I feel I have wasted my money. It took over 3 months to get the services agreement in the mail. I sent multiple emails to both Amazon and the service company itself. Amazon responded by forwarding my email to the service company and them sending me an email stating that the service contract would on its way within days. I had to send many emails to the service company before it was finally sent. Luckily the MP3 play did not brake during that time. At one point I tried to cancel my service contact as I had not received it yet, but found that canceling it was so complicated that I was never successful at getting it canceled. Of course there is no phone number to talk to a person; all I ever got was an automated response system that kept my running in circles. There are many service companies out there, I would recommend finding one on your own as Amazon dose not seem to care about how doing business with companies like this one gives them a bad name.
I've used the product several times to try to improve the sound quality of my dual cassette deck and have had no luck with this product. Sound quality is still poor and I've tried multiple cassettes. I'm going to purchase a tape demagnetizer next and see if that has any effect.
This FM transmitter had to be within inches of the radio antennae to clearly pick up the music being played. I do not recommend it for use in a vehicle. Works ok if the iPod can be situated right next to the antennae. I tried many stations for broadcasting which didn't seem to help in the car.
There's something to be said when all the earlier reviews of the TV are great, but all the later reviews are bad. I thought TVs were built to last longer than 6 years, but alas, almost 6 years exactly, and my TV is on the brink of dying. I'm thoroughly upset that I have to shell out more money to buy another TV so quickly. About half a year ago, my TV starting blacking out randomly - the audio would continue, but the video would completely black out. It was not my lamp needing replacement, because if you turned off the lights in the room, you could see the lamp was still lit. I had to turn off my TV, wait for the lamp to turn off, then turn the TV back on, and it would be okay (if i tried to turn it back on before the lamp turned off, it wouldn't work). In the beginning this was happening maybe once every few days. Over the last few months, the frequency has become to the point where it's almost unwatchable. Last night, in the span of 3 hours, it must have blacked out at least 20 times, sometimes 3-4 times in a row (where I would turn off the TV, wait for lamp to turn off, turn back on the TV, video would come back on but black out a few seconds later). Thank goodness for DVR, but this is not really the way I want to watch football games, or any shows for that matter! I tried researching my problem, and it seems like it's a very common problem with Samsung TVs, though no one had a solution. It looks like most think it's a bad digital board, which I am not willing to pay to replace/fix - it'd be cheaper to just buy a new TV at this point. Back in 2005 when I originally bought the TV, Samsung was relatively new to the field, but the ratings were great, so I took a chance and went for it. Too bad we didn't have the foresight to know that these TVs aren't built to last! Never buying Samsung again.
Well, I guess the moral is you get what you pay for. The RCA was cheap, so I purchased the RCA Remote Control sender to allow me to control my A/V equipment which is hidden in the master bedroom closet. The TV is mounted on the bedroom wall.Surprisingly the issue is not the range from the receiver unit to the transmitter. The issue is the sensitivity of the receiver to the remote controls. Originally, I had the receiver on the dresser about 8-10 feet from the bed. No signals were being picked up by the receiver. I tried 5 feet, then 2. At 2 feet I was finally able to get the receiver unit to reliably read my remote control signals. So now the receiver sits balanced on my headboard instead of across the room on the dresses - not the ideal solution. Note that this was not limited to one remote. This was for 3 different remotes for 3 different pieces of equipment.Just in case it was a room issue, I tried the unit out in the basement. Same issue.So, looking back, I would recommend paying a bit extra for an RF transmitter set up which may work more reliably.
This is good card I agree, but only 64MB and 500Mhz ddr!Rodeon 8500 runs at 550Mhz DDR memory and comes with 128MB memory.For the same price, the future games require more than 64MB the upcoming Doom 3 uses at least 80MB memory on video card!This card will be not good for DOOM 3 and other high quality games. Makes sure u invest your money in smart way. [money] is lots of money, and I don't think anycard is worth [money] for only 64MB.Right now Rodeon 8500 LE is for only [money] at Amazon with 128MB or regular 8500 for [money].
The TV is good...the problem, something or other always fails. My TV just shut down after 18 months and the repair cost is so high I am planning to dump the TV and move to some other brand. Checked online and found that many people had the same problem.So buy...if you plan to use it only for 2 years or are ready to shell out $500-$1000 additional on it.
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.
I bought The Curse of the Chalion (after joining an Amazon fantasy discussion group), because it came highly recommended. If this is considered good fantasy, I'd quit the genre! The world building seems nothing more than a slightly medieval Spanish setting. There are swords, horses, and castles but nothing much more complex, compelling or beguiling or fantastic about this world. It does have an unusual assortment of barely defined Gods but you never get to know them. Unfortunately the character development is even worse. Flat uninteresting, uneven, inconsistent and utterly without depth, the characters, once introduced, manage to get through the entire book with barely more than a few words per page to one another. If you love conversation and character development, this is definitely not the book for that. If you love multi textured plot lines and a world you wish you'd had the imagination to invent, this is not the book to read. I am astonished that Lois McMaster Bujold is a Hugo award winning author. I forced myself to plod along, barely caring about any of the characters in hopes of it getting better. The supposed hero, 'Cazaril' can only be presumed to be a broken, half functioning being, because he was once a soldier but reduced to timidity due to previous torture. That is a deep as it gets. The real hero is Iselle, a 16 year old princess (called a Royina) who manages to out think and out maneuver everyone, but you never get to know her at all. There are NO interpersonal complexities here. The reader is kept at arms length throughout. The book is 442 pages and only barely picks up and becomes interesting, while still utterly predictable, in the last 70-100 or so pages, which is a lot of plodding along waiting for things to get interesting. Cazaril suffers continuously and what thin threads of fantasy that Bujold does include, are unfortunately not fantasy at all and are centered around animal abuse (a couple of sacrifices and a slaughter), arguably not high on my list of intriguing or inventive plot lines (besides, it makes you feel bad for the animals). And some intervention by the Gods/Goddess. I don't mean to rant but seriously it's hard to have an emotion for any of the characters that is stronger than 'like'. You sort of 'like' some of them. This book never redeems itself on any level other than it's predictable end for which the reader may be somewhat grateful. When compared to ANY fantasy writings of Michelle West, Guy Gavriel Kay, Jack Whyte, Diana Gabaldon, Patricia Keneally Morrison, Patricia McKillip, even Anne McCaffrey, Jennifer Roberson, or David Eddings the writing just doesnt hold up, pales by comparison and makes one wonder how it ever got published. I read some of the five star reviews of Curse of the Chalion and wonder if the reviewers have EVER read any truly great fantasy. I would never read another of Bujold's books simply because she belongs in another genre and I'm sticking with remarkable fantasies if i can find them!. I gave her one star because maybe this book would appeal to YA audiences but I don't really think it is interesting enough enough to captivate.
Just bought this to record audio. Keep skipping during playback. :-(
Sound quality is good -- when they work. Since they work via radio waves, they still work when you go to the bathroom, if the bathroom is within range. That's the end of the positives on these headphones.Reception from even from just 7 feet away can be spotty, and they tend to cut in and out. Some times there's hissing.These are especially bad for use with video, as opposed to listening to music. The base that comes with the headset houses the transmitter, and a green LED on the front indicates when it's transmitting. When there's no signal, the base turns the transmitter off. So, when watching a video, if there's a quiet passage, after a delay the transmitter will turn off, and there will be a loud hissing in the headset. When the sound in the video comes up again, there will be a slight delay before the transmitter comes back on, and some dialogue is missed, so you have to hit the "back" button on the DVD remote if you want to recover the lost dialoge.These headsets are fairly comfortable for the first half hour, but they rest right on your ears, so after a while they become uncomfortable, even painful.For most people I would recommend infrared cordless headsets over 900MHz Wireless. That's what I will replace these with.
DOES NOT WORK AT ALL DONT THROW AWAY YOUR MONEY SHOULD READ 0 STARS
I bought a talking Bulldog car alarm and installed it. The remote controller fell apart when dropped. The car alarm worked for around 3 weeks then died. I did not send in the warranty card within 5 days, so I was out of luck. It would have been warranted only for 3 months or a year. I wasted my money and time with Bull Dog. Can't recommend it. Better off buying a life-time warranty brand.
When I bought this item there was only one person on here saying bad things about the kit. Anyone who has bought this kit needs to disconnect their power wire and take a look at how much actual copper wire in inside the insulation. The price of the kit is really good.......but if you need to power a good size amp you can forget about this thing doing the job.the reason I bought the kit was to power a kenwood kac-x20 amp(which only requires 8 gauge wire) which I was going to hook up for the mean time. I also have a kenwood kac-x40 amp which i was going to buy a distribution block for the so called 4 gauge power wire and run 8 gauge from there to the two amps. But with the wire being so thin that will not work with what I want to do. So needless to say I will be returning this kit sender.
I unknowingly inserted an unsupported SM card and Dazzle deleted all photos/movies.
Kudos to Sony for making a small, dazzle your friends type camera. But how many wasted shots have I taken? Endless. At least 1/3 of the pics from this camera come out blurry, incredibly dark, or with red eye from hell (even w/ red eye flash setting). To be fair, it handles still close-ups just fine but any action shot forget it. Folks, this is a novelty camera that's not worth its pricetag IMHO.
Product worked well for about a week and then suffered a major component failure and won't work even as a router!My regret, was relying on the name brand of product instead of buying based on other people's product reviews. After failure, I read reviews and found out this product was HIGHLY UNRELIABLE with unacceptable MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). In other words it is JUNK!!I have bought a NET GEAR Wireless router and have been totally satisfied.Netgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless RouterNetgear WGR614 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz Cable or DSL Wireless Router
Nice set of speakers and good features, but a big annoyance is there .... which is: the VERY VERY short speakers cables!! Yes, they are short to the extent that you should NEVER expect that you will take the toy out of the box and start enjoying! Instead, you should expect some effort to be done first to seek some electronic technician help to create a special extension for the supplied cables!!!Big shame!!
I had it for about 3 months and it finally started skipping non stop so I got a new one but not the same brand. Dont drop it a lot and be careful where you put it
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 bought a rio nitrus without the software. i took it home charged it and it plays fine. it doesn't have the upgrader problem but it will dot be recognized by my computer. have emailed rio but they are stupid indiansdownloaded rio software and driverhave xp and 98sedoesn't work on eitherif you can help please email memy address is jimmyefrye@earthlink.net or thedew02@yahoo.comif you have a rio with a bad hard drive email me and maybe i would take it from you
This thing costs too much for its storage space in the first place, i would have never bought it. I received this as a Christmas present. At any rate, it worked fine for a few months, RIGHT UP UNTIL the warranty ran out. It started failing to upload songs, and it would shut off in the middle of playing FREQUENTLY. This was rather annoying but i could deal with it. Then it stopped working entirely, giving me the dreaded "upgrader" message. Despite the continued advice of "upgrade the firmware", i can't get it to work. What a waste of money. I should have taken it back and spent some extra dollars on an ipod.Also, you may have been reading some recent positive reviews. They're bull. It's the sheep rio fans trying to justify the existence of this piece of crap, take a look at this thread in a rio forum (...)Don't let Rio rip you off. I'll never buy anything from this company again.
SAVE YOUR MONEY...YOUR CREATIVE ZEN VISION COMES WITH WHAT IT NEEDS AND THIS PRODUCT IS NOT NEEDED. TRUST ME!
Your website mentioned this adapter is for the Gamin C330 GPS but the it can't fit. The connection on the C330 is different.
What a disappointment. Seemed like it would be a good idea for a portable, somewhat robust telescope for a kid. Poor build quality (tripod mount, shoddily glued in, was loose and rattling around inside scope) plus, if you want to use the included base, because of screw holes with caps at the back, it won't point higher than maybe 45 degrees (not so good for looking up at the sky!?!) Obviously not tested for function before they released it to market...
This is my second digital camera (I also have an Apple Quicktake 150). I was looking for 1M pixel + with optical zoom and USB and this camera looked great. What I found was that it does not do well with &quot;low&quot; light (the school cafeteria with no flash is what I'm refering to as &quot;low&quot;). Images were grainy and blurred. It is also very slow. Don't expect to quickly turn it on and take a picture. Then I went to take family photos and found that there is no timer function! The included software seemed incomplete (as if this newer model had not been added). It installed a control panel with no functionality for this model and other software features also did not work (I haven't got the firmware update to work yet either).
It only worked for about 2 weeks. The wire is as thin as angel hair pasta. I would not reccommend.
I bought the 512 mb SanDisk Sansa m230 on sale for 60 bucks. That was about a month ago. A week it stopped working, for no good reason. I can't use any of the features at all.This was a total waste of money. Before this, I had a chintzy little 20 dollar mp3 player that lasted 7 months...That's 6 months longer than this sleek, attractive, "ergonomic" piece of junk held out.
I owned this camera for 6 months when I went on vacation to France and guess what - I had to purchase disposable cameras while there in order to bring home any photographic memories! The battery door will not properly close any longer and therefore the battery connection is not being made. The area on the battery compartment door where the closing tabs are located has sustained very slight damage. Impossible to fix and rendering the camera useless.When the camera was operational, it did take very nice photos for a point and shoot - though there really is no manual operation. It is clumsy to switch back and forth from active photo taking to looking at what you just took. It went through batteries quickly, though I found using rechargeable batteries was better. Downloading was a cinch and, as I said, the photos were very good.I haven't yet sent the camera back to Konica/Minolta, but based on others' experience I am probably in for a fight and will probably just have to purchase a new camera. I wouldn't buy antoher one of these because it has proved to be heavy, clumsy, and too fragile.
The sound quality is very good, but they player itself is really cheap and isn't very durable. I only had mine two months before it broke. It's also very hard to get help or service from the BUSlink company. In my opinion I would pay an extra $10 or $20 for a quality name brand 256MB MP3 player.
This camera is really a bad one from the canon.I have bought other canon cameras those were excellent but this particular camera frustrated me as it costs me my attention, time and money for nothing
I REALLY wanted to like this thing, but it just doesn't work. It's frequency doesn't transmit through people, so when you throw a party, it just stops working. I wish I got the squeezebox because that thing will at least work over 802.11, but at four times the price, you really have to ask yourself if it's worth it.
What's the big deal? I looked at it in the store, took it for a test drive. No big deal.So you can wifi a song to a friend. Big deal, whoopee. They can only listen to the darn song 3 lousy times for 3 days. Gee, don't let me get too excited.The 1-star is for the 3" display screen, which is nice. And the 30GB is OK.But we don't get anything new here and are still tied down in many ways to music subscriptions. It's baloney. AND the price is no deal.Do yourself a favor and buy the Creative Zen Vision:W or Creative Zen Vision:M. I've used both, and an iPod. Creative Zen or iRiver offer the most flexibility and the most features without strapping into a million rules.What all these MP3 & photo players could use is better calendaring, more like Palm calendaring AND wifi for anything.
MY FIRST ONE QUIT WORKING ABOUT 7 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. I WAS ABLE TO EXCHANGE IT AT TARGET FOR ANOTHER. THIS ONE QUIT WORKING 5 MONTHS LATER. BOTH TIMES IT JUST WOULDN'T POWER UP ANY MORE. I CALLED POLAROID AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE TO ME. SAME BULL AS IT SOUNDS LIKE OTHER PEOPLE WERE TOLD, 90 DAY WARRENTY. THE LADY TRIED TELLING ME THAT THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PRODUCT. SHE ALSO TOLD ME I COULD REPLACE IT FOR $110. DO THEY THINK WE ARE COMPLETELY STUPID? ANY WAY, IF ANYBODY HAS ANY IDEA HOW TO GET POLAROID TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR IT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WHEN YOU SPEND THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY ON SOMETHING, THAT IT ONLY LASTS A FEW MONTHS. VERY FUSTRATING!!!
Performed poorly or not @ all ,depending on the task. Would not transfer VHS to DVD as advertised.Returned the machine!!
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've been using Microsoft ergonomic keyboards for over a decade, and this is the first one I've had to return. The spacebar is difficult to press, and once you do press it it tends to autorepeat uncontrollably. Checking other reviews (which I should have done first) reveals that this was not a defective unit, its a defective product. Time to go back to an older model I guess.
WARNING -THIS TYPE OF COMPUTER FROM SONY HAS BAD LCD SCREENS AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THEIR WARRANTY FOR SUCH PROBLEMS. I bought a new Sony VGN-TXN29N ultralight laptop and only had it for a few weeks when a crack appeared at the edge of the LCD screen. It was never taken out of the house and there were no kids or pets that could have messed with it. One evening it was fine and the next morning a crack was there when I turned it on. When I returned it to Sony for repair they refused to honor the warranty and said somebody had misused/abused the screen so the warranty didn't apply. This was not true. They wanted $699.99 to replace the screen, but sent it back to me unrepaired when I was away for a few days of travel, after they called me once on my cell phone and promised to check things out again and call me back. I did some research and found their own web site says this is a common problem and will not be repaired unless you bought some extra insurance when you purchased the product. Of course, none of this was mentioned when I bought the computer over the internet direct from Sony. Also, this appears to be a problem with the vendor who supplies the LCD screens. A UK web site mentions this is a common problem with ACER displays. I understand the State of Pennsylvania is considering passing a computer lemon law to cover this kind of problem when companies won't honor their warranties. I'm going to check that out and see if my local congressman will sponsor such a law in my state. Such is the end of a long relationship with me and Sony products that goes back over 25 years.
I installed this in a 2001 Ford Focus and it didn't fit that well. I had to grind and cut it to eventually make it work. I've used Scosche products before with no problems so it may fit your vehicle but not a 2001 Focus.
I returned the speakers. The instructions said that they cannot be used outside with the charger, i.e when you used them outside the power has to come from the batteries. I wanted to use in my porch and did not want to have to change the batteries constantly.
Ever since I bought this unit I have had serious problems. It is now my 3rd time to send it back to the store I bought it in.Problems I had were as follows-:(i) It seems to hang (like a PC) for some reason. This is intermittent and happens when either recording or just palying new CD's.(ii) It is very slow to load up certain blank CD's which I recorded. And I mean 3 / 4 minutes.(iii) I received OPC Errors when using certain blank CD's.You would be better off saving and buying teh Pioneer PDR W839 or someting similar.Whatever you do...stay away from Philips!!
I was really hoping this would work better than it does.I have been using a large changing bag for a couple years. I have started to get back into large format and the regular changing bag is a bit crowded - works OK for 6x7 and 35mm, but trying to load 4x5 film into a processing tank was a chore.What is wrong with this - your hands go right in the middle of the unit. May not seem like much, but you're forced to work with your arms extended uncomfortably high. Also becomes a problem trying to feel around the bottom of the bag.The metal hoops are oval shaped, so you only get about half the useable space that you'd think you'd get from looking at the picture. You don't have corners to put rectangularly shaped things in, so everything is pushed into the middle.It is light tight - no problems with fog the 2 times I've used it. It is well made, but I'm returning this and going back to the changing bag and waiting till it's night time to load my 4x5 tank.
I see that some have had a good experience with this converter and to them I would say, "Don't leave your hotel room with something plugged in! It's just a matter of time." Like others in these reviews my converter made a loud POP and started smoking and melting. This was using it as per the instructions, too. Is it worth the risk?
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.
They were damaged when I got them. But I threw away the box they were SHIPPED in so the company refused to take back. These could have been shipped back in 9X12 envelope. First time ever I have given negative feedback. I won't do business with this company again. I feel like I got screwed.
Amazon's description for the Sony BCG-34HD4 charger is misleading. It can only charge 2 AAA battery (not 4 as described in item's description). It doesn't say it on the charger's package and I only found out about it when I opened the box. Now I can't return it. Please read other reviews before you buy it, don't make the same mistake I did.Otherwise the charger is OK. It's fast and small and easy to use.
I am appalled that others have experienced the horrible DEW problem with this camera. When the temperature and humidity changes, the digicam provides a warning and shuts down. This is outlined in the user manual, but I was very disappointed that the camera would shut down for days on end. We missed great moments of our toddler and family events because of this camera, which was a fairly expensive purchase.Upon calling 1800-BE SHARP, their customer service line, I was informed that Sharp no longer produces these digicams anyways!! Since the warranty had expired, the only service centre they could recommend is in Los Angeles whereas we live in Northern California. Our solution is to buy another, much better, non-Sharp product.Avoid this product if you want a satisfactory/happy filming experience
Purchased to transmit video to our kitchen. It works flawlessly in a wireless "vacuume", however we quickly realized it will render your wireless router useless. Also experiences major interference (both audio and video) around running microwaves.I do not recommend using this product near a kitchen with a microwave or a home with a wireless network...
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.
Ever since I got these speakers, I've only had problems with static and radio signals being picked up. I called up the company, and they recommended moving the speakers away from my wireless router--well, the wireless router happens to be in a different story of my house, so I just don't think it can get any farther than it already is. So, basically the customer service person told me that this problem could never be fixed and I'd just have to buy a different set of speakers. Well, I'm never buying Altec again.
This cable does NOT work with the Fujitsu S1100. It is presented as such on the website. Still working with Fujitsu to get an extra cable to have another one permanently at home and work to make the scanner is even more portable and efficient to pack up.
I purchased a Viking 64 Meg Smart Media card for use in my Olympus D-150 camera. It worked fine in the camera but when I went to transfer the photos to my computer via my FlashPoint Floppy Disk Adapter, the Smart Media card was not even recognized. Hence, I could not transfer the photos into my computer. My other Smart Media cards (Olympus and SanDisk) did not have this problem. I subsequently learned the Floppy Disk Adapter from SanDisk had upgraded software available for download which enabled 64 and 128 Meg cards to be read. The Viking card now works like a charm!!!
Alas I had to have the product sent to the UK via a friend in the US where I would be able to pick up the product once I got back to the UK at Christmas.Alas with my first view of the product after arriving in the UK yesterday, I've just discovered the product only works on 110v. I obviously wouldn't have bought the product if they'd let me know this.So I'm left with a product that at the moment is neither use nor ornament. I still need a charger and hope Amazon are able to resolve the issue without the usual 'send back for a partial refund then buy another'...this cannot be right.If this can be resolved then it justifies 5 stars. At the moment it's not really any use to me. Hence 1 star
I had to ask for a refund due to the item not being as advertised. It does not fit a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The need to make an dffort to check these things out
I bought one for each of my boys. I will be sending them back to Target/Amazon on Monday morning for a refund. NO product installation information. Small user manual is NOT "user friendly", and makes no sense whatsoever!! Would not recommend this to anybody, and very disappointed that this product would be sold under the Target name.
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.
This is a very expensive extended warranty and does not cover accidents. Although I don't believe my problem with my MacBook is an accident, that is what the Apple Store deemed the issue to be and of course this voids the warranty. Consider SquareTrade for a better priced extended warranty that includes accident insurance. Also, know your state law. You can usually cancel an extended warranty very close to the end of the term and receive a prorated refund. Not as enchanted with Apple as I once was!!!
I got this camera as a gift about 4 years ago when I wanted to upgrade from the basic film cameras. About a year in, it started to have battery problems. I even bought rechargeable batteries. No matter what I did, even constantly inserting fresh batteries, the camera would not recognize the power. I inserted a small piece of paper behind the connection point on the batter cover and it only made it fractionally better. I have always been disappointed with its battery life.When the camera did work the pictures were amazing. The zoom was incredible. Nice crisp clear pictures of really distant objects. Its about the width of 2 iphones and has a length of a standard flip phone. Its a little bulkier than some of the other cameras on the market, but it is still able to fit in a pocket.Look somewhere else for camera. The picture quality was nice, but if you can't get the camera on most of the time, the picture quality doesn't mean anything.
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.
Lots of distortion, practically no bass - like another review said, top of headband a bit uncomfortable (no padding), the stage or presence of whatever you're listening too seems far away. Very disappointed.
I bought these Koss earbuds because they looked like some other Koss earbuds that I had purchased several years ago that I liked a lot. Unfortunately, while the old ones had good sound quality, these don't. To call the sound "Tinny" is an understatement. I thought about giving them away, but I couldn't think of anyone who would want to listen to such poor sound. I threw them away.
I bought this lens cleaner based on reviews, but it doesn't clean the lens it destroy it,and you can't use the lens again.DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT. I added one picture so you can see the marks on my hand.
I used this DVD player for approximately four months before it began experiencing occasional glitches (the Bug's Life DVD was one of those affected). Its performance was unpredictable in that some DVDs it would play flawlessly and others it would simply not play. Most irritating of all was that it was developing a nasty habit of partly playing movies and then shutting down just as the conclusion was drawing close. Needless to say, it's in the shop for the second time (the first time it came back with a clean bill of health, yeah right). The warranty is only three months parts and labor, so any work is coming out of pocket. Also, I found the remote for this unit clumsy and innefficient. My advice, spend more, you'll get more.
Wow, all of the trouble with these Ipods! I was considering buying one for my 13 year old daughter for Xmas but, after all of the scratching issues, the dead battery issues, the battery life issues, the problems with iTunes crashing home PCs, etc., etc... I think I'll look elsewhere for sure!
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.
And here are two good reasons why I titled this review the way I did:1. The cartridge leaked in the bag.2. The cartridge didn't even fit my Epson Photo EX (though the compatibility number is correct).While their b&amp;w cartridge works fine, I'd go with Epson original color cartridge.
I mean really only 5 months??? I didnt even use it as much as I wanted to. Cant believe the warranty is ONLY 3 Months. Microsoft does not believe their product will last more than 90 Days. Why should you
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.
First of all, I purchased this produce from Best Buy for $49.99. Exact same product so I don't know why the price is quadruple that here but save your money. I had to return this product three times and spent a good amount of time on the phone with Logitech's tech support to get it to work (which it never really did). That could be in part because I have a two story house and my sound system was located downstairs and the computer upstairs but even still. The product was just not up to par. I experienced lond delays in song playback and unreadable songs and the system not working at all, all after following the advice of their tech support. Finally I gave up and started searching for something else.Logitech also has a new device, I think it's called the Squeeze Box that I'm looking into. It's about $300 but if it works as designed, I feel it's worth it. I ordered it and it should be here in a few days. I'll post a review once I set it up.Don't waste your money on this product, especially not at $200.
RipFlash Plus comes equipped with the worst-behaved drivers I've ever seen. I'm a network administrator with 20 years in personal computing, and after four hours fiddling with this driver, I shipped the product back. A complete waste of time and money. I highly recommend passing on this one. Examples: the included application causes a hard XP crash, requiring a system restore. The so-called intallation for XP is a DOS batch file! The manual is written is such broken English that it's nearly impossible to read. The RipFlash firmware update is impossible to load because it requires the application, and the application crashes! Drivers are not signed (Microsoft certified), meaning that even Microsoft says you're using this at your own risk. Bad, bad, bad product. There's no excuse for this kind of lack of quality control. Don't waste your time with Pogo Products. The Olympus DM1 is a far superior voice recorder (I've used it for six months now, and it works well.)
My SP 1604 N in a 2004 compaq Computer has worked fine for eight years. It is now warning me that it is about to fail. On start up it hangs at start and I have to punch F 2 to get it going. I was going to order this exact replacement but the review sounds awful. I have to do something and internal hard drives are not available at WalleyWorld or RS in my town. Guess I will have to go ahead and order this one and take my chances. I have already had to reload from scratch once and I hate to do it again. It takes days and days just to get programs back in and working. If I do, just watch here for my review later.Update: Order submitted Feb 26 and issued Feb 27. Tracing the shipment to the supplier went unanswered. Delivery was promised March 05 - March 20 - It is now March 27 and still nothing. After 30 days I would never use this supplier again.
The item overheated and shut down after a few minutes running 8 amps. Not one, but both of the units i purchased. I returned them both. Use the Tripp Light PR10. .
I was looking for a case to put my collection of DVD's in after I sold my 403 disc changer. This seemed ideal with the capacity to expand and the case arrived quickly and packaged well. The price was good, it that's about all I can say positive other than the case did hold my whole collection. The biggest pain was removing all the precut plastic pieces from each slot before I could insert a disc. It was not only time consuming, but most of them were cut poorly and I ended up tearing the sleeves in many different places thorugh out the book trying to pull them out. Additionally The sleeve design is poor because it doesn't securely hold th disc and there is a tab that if intact after removing the precut piece, is designed to hold the disc in. My thumbs we almos raw after trying to pull the top tab over the disc to hold them in on over 400 discs. I was expecting a better fit that would hold the discs in place. If I move the wrong direction when carrying the case by its handle, I end up with a mess of discs falling out of their sleeves regardless of the tab position. Since I alphabetized my collection, it was not hard to determine where the disc wend back, but I was not imprssed by this nuisance that I did not expect. I would highly suggest getting a different brand with a higher quality sleeve.
This product is atrocious garbage. The headphones did not perform particularly well for the 6 months that they worked. Volume was very low and the ipod attachment kept falling out. Add to this that the sound quality is less than acceptable.The real topper is that after 6 months the phones would no longer take a charge. When I returned them to the manufacturer they refused to repair the item claiming that they are wet from my head perspiration!! Now I perspire as much as the next guy but please give me a break. If the phones can not stand up to normal sitting in a chair or walking perspiration they are useless. They claim the USB port is moldy. So fix it then! This is what the item is made for and it is still under warranty.I didn't pursue the matter as much as I might normally because the product stinks anyway.BUY A LOGITECH PAIR-They work better, sound better and after 3 years they are still dry!!
It shuts itself off after 10 minutes of recording, and sometimes randomly during playback too. Also operation is very noisy.
I buy a new laptop every year, I use and rely on them heavily, after 3 sony laptops I will never buy another. The first one from 2002 stillw works, they other two died. The GRV 680 has major design flaws, It over heats, the memory sockets break requiring resolder and the power plug breaks loose from the motherboard. Its 2500 bucks down the toilet. I tooke a HUGE chance and bought an ACER 1812. I have been very happy, its was more powerful and reliable for half the price working on its 2nd year. Ps, Sony has no word for "service"
I bought the AudioSource Amp 100 to replace a 30-year-old Harmam-Kardon that had died - I used it to make cassette copies of old phonograph records. The Amp100 does accept the signal from my turntable and pre-amp and puts the sound on the speakers, proving that there was nothing wrong with my system but the dead stereo amplifier. However, although the Amp 100 clearly has stereo output jacks, the signal there will not provide anything useful to the cassette deck. Way down in the fine print of the instructions I discovered that this "output" is referred to as a "pass-through", which apparently means it is unamplified. Phooey!
I got this lens and an adapter for my Nikon 8800 for Christmas this year. You need the adapter - unfortunately, the adapter is so long that once the lens is assembled on your camera and you try to take a picture with the wide angle lens, you get a black halo effect on your image as it looks like you're taking the picture through a dark tunnel. I tried moving my zoom out a little to account for the long adapter, but you have to be careful not to zoom out too far or you get a lens error message after running into the wide angle lens. And by that time, you've lost your wide angle effect you were going for in the first place. Spend the extra $$ and go to an actual camera store to get a wide angle lens. I'll be going to Wolf Camera next week to see what I can salvage from this new lens. By the way, trying to return this lens is like working in the circus... Just how many hoops are you willing to jump through to get your money back??
Not sure if this is a common occurrence but mine broke within 6 months of use. I can still play with the controller while plugged in but it no longer charges the battery.
I have a cable modem and cable tv. This item did not improve either. It soon burned out. Make sure you get the exact booster for your system.
Many of these units have been turning up with a display issue that renders them useless. Compaq would rather try and ship more defective units into the channel than take care of those of us who already bought one and are without a working unit. Shame on Compaq, I wouldn't take my chances on buying one of these unless you can afford to be without it for a couple of months while you wait for them to fix it.
The earbuds construction are good but the battery module is in the wrong place because is to heavy to carried in. When you turn in the noise cancelling it make a "shhhhhh" noise and I really think don't cancell any external sound. I have to useit like normal earbuds because this sound.I don't recomend this product.
I never have any issues with HP inks in general. My issue is with the supplier.Andrew's Genuine Supplies sent me HP 56b carts. These will fit, but will produce inferior (Draft Only) quality pages.I decided NOT to roll the dice on my lab equipment and opted to return them and buy from a more reliable supplier (Toner Planet to name one) and pay a couple of extra dollars per cart.
Shipped pretty quickly. Plugged it into my car and it worked for 2 hours before one port quit working and it only took a day for the other to give out. Cheap enough for an experiment, but save yourself the hassle and pay the extra money for a quality one.
I purchased this unit hesitantly after reading some other reviews by people bashing Sony for their lack of flexibility in respect to upgrades or add- ons. I specifically contacted a Sony online tech rep to confirm what I assumed but did not find reference to in any of the other reviews- the usb connection for an auxiliary input. I have had my sony head unit for some time (about 2 years) and refuse to part with it because of it's awesome sound tailoring, but was looking for an easy way to hook up my digital files. I even bought another deck that had a front panel usb input which was great for capability with my 8gb corsair thumb drive (killer storage by the way- big, tough, and fast) but the deck only had a 3 band eq. No loudness, no bass, no treble control. I swapped the old deck back in after a week. So the draw on this unit was obviously the usb input, which I was assured by the tech would do the exact same thing as the usb deck, i.e., read & play a thumb drive and display all info on the deck face. Instead, you get a NON-POWERED usb port with- get this- a type B female connection (like a printer) so you need at the very least a cable adapter, and ONLY A LAPTOP will run through it. Yes- Sony expects drivers to lug a laptop computer along to listen to music files. Awesome. Either wait for something better or look elsewhere- It's a shame because Sony has been head and shoulders above anyone else in every other feature.
I installed this in my garden after failing to repel a destructive family of moles using a variety of techniques. It has produced no results even though it does emit vibrations. I had to resort to poison to get rid of them. It is easy to use and install but apparently does not work on all moles.
I was looking for some lightweight open-air headphones that would provide the same comfort and soft sound that's indispensable for long-term use by someone with sensitive ears. The last pair that did this for me were a pair by Coby that I picked up for $1.00 (and still work perfectly - I just wanted a back-up), so I thought a comparable pair would be easy to find. When I saw all the glowing feedback and low price of these (Panasonic RP-HT21) I snatched them up...UGH!!! First, the pads are too small in circumference, smaller than an average human ear, which immediately makes them impossible to enjoy. Second, they're tilted too far inward, so that they're always pushing hard on the front part of your ears, or sliding forward and pushing against your mandible joint, which will give you TMJ after enough time. Last but not least, the sound quality is simply very bad. It's a combination of extreme tinniness, and bass underneath that. Also, there's a very slight emphasis on the left, instead of a perfect balance.If you're anything like me (average sized head and ears, somewhat sensitive ears, looking for headphones you can't feel, and sound that's good, even, and slightly soft instead of harsh in any way) then avoid these headphones like the plague. I'll be trying another pair of Cobys next, and hoping they're similar to the ones I still have from years ago.
Not always detected by XP. I had SP2 already installed and XP would not find the bluetooth device. I ran the installation CD more than 6 times! Right after installation it would work, but if you reboot it would not detect it. Sometimes, it would just work if I remove the adapter and plug it right back in. It kept pulling up the 'Driver Signing' dialog box. The instructions even tell you this is not licensed by Windows! I didn't think much of it until it created detection problems. I couldn't tell if at any given time the adapter was still connected or not. When it works its great though. No complains there (although I did have trouble getting Nokia PC Suite to work with it). Would be a great product if it weren't conflicting with XP update SP2. This product went right back where it came from. Going to look for one that XP will recognize.
This item didn't work. We plugged it into several different car lighters and it never registered a charge. It wasn't worth it to me to send it back, but I'd advise others not to purchase it.
When I got this cable in the mail, it was not a Cables-to-Go cable, but a cheap generic. I'm going to try it, but if it doesn't work, I'll be returning it. Avoid Cables N Wireless; their price is low because they cheat you.Update: After pulling the cable and hooking up the equipment, it does work satisfactorily, so I won't be sending it back.
If you are looking to use this player with audible.com, don't buy it!!I am on my second player (after returning the first to SanDisk) and have experienced the same problems with both players. The player skips pieces of the audio file (it's the same type of "noise" you get when talking to someone on the phone and their call-waiting beeps) and when you pause the player or turn it off, it won't begin playing where you stopped. It skips ahead 2-4 minutes. I have no idea how the player works with music files.Don't let SanDisk mislead you--this player is not compatible with audible.com.
Immediately after installing this RAM, the RAM burned not only it's self, but the motherboard as well.I had bought this brand of RAM before through Newegg and was happy with the results then. Perhaps it was because it was a different kind of RAM.Sad to say I am out A LOT here because I bought this, and I cannot afford to replace either one of these at this time.Avoid this product if you can't afford the risk.
I bought this, thinking my daughter could use it. Turned out she could not use it for her cd player. We kept it for something else, One can only use it with a certain cd player. She will have to carry other things in it.
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 just bought these at Best Buy because I needed female RCAs, which they didn't have. The connection was so bad I couldn't even use them and now I have to take them back. I wouldn't recommend using these, steer clear if you can.
It suddenly stopped working after about 3 weeks without any warnings. I don't usually take the time to write out reviews like this but I'm afraid i must considering how terrible a product this is. Better off not buying this one.
First off, the thing is cheap and not at all like the factory face plate. Second, the left bracket fell off of the face plate and is incredibly difficult to put back on. Third the white brackets aren't long enough for the factory hooks to clip on the housing. I had to buy some nice screws to put in through the front along with some washers to space the brackets out so that the clips will grab. It is pretty ridiculous. I spent about eight hours on it today and I have yet to put in the face plate or the stereo.As far as getting the factory stereo out, I have some tips. For the temperature control, under the steering wheel to the right of the gas pedal is a black circular plastic piece. If you push the tallest white piece out, away from the peg it is attached to, you can easily pull off the temperature control. After doing this, you can pull the stereo out a little farther. The fan and other controls have to be taken off with the clips behind the face plate. Which is a whole lot easier said than done. I wound up taking out the console and everything else in between the seats but I don't think that was entirely necessary.In general, I would look for something else. This thing is pretty much a pile of crap.
It's unfortunate that I didn't read Angry's review before I bought this POS. It did exactly the same thing. Hooked it up yesterday to eight low amp 12V electronics. Set to 12V and 2.4 amps. Watched it for two hours and it was working great. Was going to order a second one. Checked on it this morning and it was reading 2.7 amps and 35.4 volts, which burnt out $400.00 worth of my equipment. I contacted Mastech directly and was informed that they are not responsible for the quality of their products if it's not purchased directly from them. I personally didn't know a company's quality control responsibilities ended if the product wasn't bought directly from the manufacturer.I guess I am in need of a better power supply, you wouldn't know of a company that makes a high quality power supply AND stands behind their product would you? Please no suggestions from You N. Murphy, You have already proven you don't live in the real world.
The first one I bought lasted an astounding 1 day. I sent it back at my cost. 7 weeks later, and calling every day their customer service was opened, I got a replacement. I've had the replacement for 14 weeks. I know I have black line burned into the right side of the screen. An impossibility I was told on LCD televisions. And, I do. Oh, the TV was 1 week out of warranty when this occurred. Sorry.... Please save yourself the trouble. Save your money for a few more weeks, buy a better, more company-backed, television. DO NOT BUY Westinghouse. Let them whither and die. A bad memory of a company. On second thought, not even a memory, just a rumor that they actually once existed and made bad products. Westinghouse sucks.
Looks good but poor manufacturing quality. Jesus I had to return four because of dead pixels. I had like 3 the first time, 2 the second return and the 1 the next. If you buy this lcd go to the stores like bestbuys so you can return em once a dead pixel shows up. Its quite annoying. Finally I got one w/ no dead pixels but about 2 days later I got a dead pixel. My friends dell/samsung made lcd was working for like the whole year and doesnt have one dead pixel.I think I'll go Samsung. Sony products are going down the drain. They still got the looks but jesus once samsung gets a better look say buh bye sony.
I bought this AC adaptor on January 7th and it is now March 20 and it has stopped working. I have check to make sure there is a 110 volts coming in, but nothing is coming out!
I bought this camera May 2008 after my previous Sony W1 was stolen. I needed a replacement quickly so I didn't do any research or read online reviews. (I had owned 2 previous Sony cameras, so I was confident I would get a good product.) I was a little skeptical about the smaller compact size, but on the first day I owned it I walked outside and took a few shots of my landscape (very colorful, as I have lots of flowers) and I was pleased. Kept it the rest of the summer, taking mostly outdoor (poolside & landscape shots). I also fell in love with it's small size, making it a dream to carry in a pocket or purse. I found a small zipper cover at Staples that fits it's perfectly (for only $10, compared to Sony's $40 soft-case). It wasn't until we had a family gathering in the fall that I realized the down-side of this camera. Most of the indoor pictures are grainy & just not very crisp. The camera struggles in lower light conditions, even in a moderately lit room. If a flash is used, faces look white & washed out and eyes are always red. Of course, editing eyes is always an option, but this gets old when you have to edit every single indoor photo you take. However, I'm still a fan of Sony cameras, so I'm trading this one for a more expensive model. I'm hoping the DSC-H10 or H50 will make he a happier camper! Again, if you just need to take outdoor shots, like on your job or something, this is a fantastic camera. If you need good clear pics of people indoors (like weddings, dinners, parties, etc) DON'T count on this one.
A number of buyers/users have already documented most of the shortcomings of the DLO Homedock Deluxe. I have experienced virtually all of them myself, so I won't go into that, except to say that unless (a) you are desperate to navigate your iPod remotely on your TV or home theater screen, AND(b) there are no alternatives (HINT: check out the NavDock or Universal Remote PSX-1 products) for you to choose from, DO NOT buy this device.In adition to this product falling 'way short of its represented capabilities, it is also unreliable. I finally tricked it to work in my home theater system, and sat through nearly a year of sluggish and inconsistent responses. Then it crapped out completely.Here's the worst part -- DLO doesn't want to hear from you, the customer, EVER. They ignore phone calls, e-mails, and snail mail communiques. I presume they would also ignore you if you tried to visit them at their facility or used Pony Express to convey your concerns. If you have a problem, it's YOUR problem. As George Carlin once cracked about an automaker's consumer warranty, "If (the car) breaks in half, you get to keep both halves."Boycott this product and DLO.
I previously had a canon s750 inkjet printer and then bought this several years ago. Not only is unbelievably slow, but it has two major problems: constantly misfeeds paper and SUCKS up lots of ink. It has a ridiculous number of cartridges (6) and is constantly using up too much ink. I loved my s750, but I'm skipping this company next time. Probably will go with an all in one lexmark, which presumably has better ink costs.
Very annoying background hum/buzz that comes from the unit, not the receiver. Others have commented on this, and it seems that this is a very basic engineering problem XM could have taken care of during design, but seems they'd rather rush out a piece of crap. Too bad there are no other real options out there for the office-- I have the box right next to me at my desk, so I can't turn up the volume enough to drown out the noise.Save your money for the next generation of boxes- I wish I had.
I read the other person's interview, but still decided to try it. The farthest reception I got was when I was 0.5 Miles away from home (according to my GPS), I was able to talk to my husband. Even then, the sound was garbled with static, even when I was on the GMRS (not FPS) mode.We tried using it in a mall (garden state plaza, NJ), and my husband and I could SEE each other, and we only saw our mouths move, but no sound came from our cobra LI6050's. Needless to say, it was bit embarrasing.I just returned them and got the Motorla SX700R. Friend has a set, and we used them in camping trip and it works great. It says 12mile range, which also is a fiction, but at least it works in closer ranges.I am throughly disappointed with the Cobras.
this product is worthless. I payed one penny and plus the shipping and it didn't even work.
I bought these on Black Friday for the wife to give me as a present. On Christmas I set them up and they sounded great for their price. Within one month I started to hear a muffled sound and it turns out one of the speakers is bad. Sometimes it sounds muffled and sometimes no bass plays at all. Obviously something is wrong with the speaker. Since it has been longer than a month I can not return to Amazon and now have to deal with Sony.
The configuration of this thing is designed in such a way that you can almost feel the decourveins tendon stretching to new heights of pain. IT'S HUGE!! If you don't have hands that can hold five baseballs and a extra two thumbs don't bother.
The Averatec laptop seems like a great deal - it has a nice design, and lots of neat features, for cheaper than most similar models. But, in my case, problems arose right out of the box. The thing came installed with a faulty CD/DVD drive - it wouldn't even recognize it's own boot-up CDs, much less music or software CDs, and DVDs were also out. So within a month of unwrapping, I was shipping it off to the company again - at my own expense - and immediately victim to the horrid warranty service.It took a full week to get to the repair service in California. Then, they had it for a full week there. Shipping back was a nightmare - they use a service that does not include pick-up, so, if you're not at home when they come to drop it off (they won't leave a laptop sitting outside), you are screwed. After a week of it shipping back to the East Coast, it took me another full week of trying to catch the delivery person and missing him every day. Finally, I got a notice that there would be one more attempt before its being shipped back to California (!), so I had to take a full day off from work so I could make sure I was home! I finally got my laptop back almost exactly one full month after sending it back.And the CD/DVD drive is still very picky. 25 percent of the time it won't recognize something in there, and is very finicky about CDs, often developing playback issues (or just complete failure) the longer the time you are accessing the CD.Now, cut to a year later - conveniently, right at the end of my warranty - and the laptop is randomly shutting down whenever it feels like it (presumably the unit is overheating due to a broken fan or something along those lines). As I don't really travel with my laptop, and it's spend 95 percent of it's life sitting on my desk in the same position, the hardware seems rather fragile. Anyway, to avoid the repair-service debacle all over again, I wanted to have a local computer technician do the job - but Averatec won't sell it's parts. As the customer service rep said over the phone: "You either pay us whatever we charge to fix it, or you have a broken laptop."I mentioned that, although my warranty was only a year, one month of that year was spent without a laptop because of faulty equipment that came installed on the unit. Technically, I've only had the laptop in my posession for 11 months. That logic didn't work; they didn't really care what problems I had earlier.So now I'm forced to pay to send this thing off once again. Who knows when I'll get it back. I'll probably have to take another day off from work so I can make sure I get it.Conclusion: Avoid Averatec, and find a laptop that comes with a sturdier (and, of course, out-of-the-box functional) hardware, and, most importantly, is made by a company that makes fixing and getting your laptop back to you quickly a priority.
I bought this GPS a few years ago. As I work in the Army and my unit never fitted me with a military GPS, I decided to get one of my own. I was amazed then. It helped me out alot when trying to figure out my position. It's usefulness is limited in forests and in blizzards, which often is when you need the most. It was of course useless inside armored vehicles, but that's more than one can expect unless one has an external antenna.The GPS can usualy track your position within two or three minutes, which is pretty fast. However, if you keep it turned on, it will drain your four AA batteries pretty quick.I have always had the philosophy that one should NEVER solely trust a GPS. One should merely use it as a backup for a map and a compass. For this use, the Garmin GPS-12XL is just as good as you'll ever need it to be. However, the extra functions are rather primitive and probably most suited for fishers to mark their good spots.Having said all this, I must add that GARMIN has come out with several newer, better, more advanced and even cheaper GPS's. I recommend buying one of those instead. Think carefully and decide wisely.
After more than a year of fits and disappointments I upgraded to another brand (not saying which to prevent fake post marketing) and kick myself for not doing the day after I got this POS.It's NOT true "N" speed, could never get any "N" device at home to get up to that speed. It would overheat, lockup and not even pass some type of traffic consistently.If I could go back in time and tell myself NOT to buy this thing I would. All I can hope to do now is bash it with a hammer and put the video on YouTube or something.My old Linksys G was better than this thing and hell, that router can at least be flashed with DDWRT to give it extra life. This thing, RUN, RUN AWAY!
For $45 its really not worth buying this, when you get sony's nimh AA batteries and charger for $18-$23 range with various options, with 4 AA NimH rechargable batteries. And camera case canon it self is selling it for $5-10.
this thing straight up sucks, i got it for christmas as one of my gifts and guess what i dont have sirius reception in my house ,and they want you to put the antenna near the window, what kinda of boom box do you have that has to sit next to a window or it wont work, needless to say this didn't work for me, so unless you live on top of a mountain dont buy this crap it is a piece and should not be sold
I was very dissapointed to read the rest of the reviews, as I thought that maybe I had just had a bad run. The Palm was bought for me as a Christmas gift 2003 (with an extended warranty). After 2 days, before I even got a chance to successfully upload the software onto the Palm, it froze and squealed. I had to wait for the battery to drain to turn it off.The retailer was very good and got me a brand new one pretty much straight away. All was good for a while, then the battery started to drain quickly. Now it won't turn on at all. This happened a couple of months ago BTW. After reading the rest of these reviews, I don't even think I'll even bother. April 2004
I had real high hopes for these headphones after reading the product description but boy was I in for a big surprise.The sound quality is only good enough for TV. Music is impossible to listen to. 95% of the time I can't get the sound out of both sides of the set regardless of how much fiddling I do with the dial. I can sit in the same room, just 15 feet away, and I get static, clicking and hissing and no dynamic range whatsoever. If I move around and/or turn my head the sound will fade in and out. It does transmit through walls as claimed and the sound doesn't degrade any when I'm 100 ft away or so, but since the quality is so substandard to start with - what's the point? I tried to return them after a few weeks but I bought them online and the seller wouldn't take a return so I've been stuck with them.One final item is the plastic covering on the earpieces. After just a month it started flaking off leaving small black specks on my ears. Now that I've had them for about a year the covering is completely gone leaving the foam completely exposed.I really like the idea of wireless headphones and I hope that I just got one of the lemons that occasionally happen but after reading some of the other reviews, my experiences don't sound all that different. I'm looking to find some that work as advertised but after being burned so bad with this pair I'm reluctant to try again.
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.
Bought this battery at the beginning of the year. Battery will not hold it's charge over night after 1 month. Waste of money.
I purchased this piece in order to store a few of my favorite CDs and DVDs for quick access. This product is flimsy and one of the plastic sides broke after about a week of use. The CDs and DVDs constantly fall through the holder as the lip on the shelves is not near large enough. Needless to say, I am now looking to replace this with a better storage unit. Please don't waste your money on this product, it's not worth 2 cents, much less the asking price.
I used Uniden phone with its battery for almost ten years. Earlier this year, the battery seemed dead, so I bought one BT-446 around $5 from a marketplace in amazon.com. It looked a smaller than real Uniden battery, labeld Ni-MH 2012H. To my dismay, it was dead by now, less than a year.
Won't charge if the generator isn't very steady. Clicks off or charges at lower current; in turn the generator sees varying load. Case has no solid mounting surface. Doesn't like to pass through AC at higher current than it can invert. Draws too much with no load (wish it sensed when load is on). Sounds intermittent when inverting although it works ok (cosmetic issue). Battery voltage indicator doesn't seem to match my voltmeter. Not meeting expectations (especially that it doesn't like to charge).
After a few months of light use as a desk-top player, the player shows signs of not being able to read music CDs or recognize that a music disc is there. The display is inadequate as there is no backlighting. The controls are tiny and not intuitive. The anti-skip function is also inadequate. This unit would not work well being bounced up and down by joggers.
This product had great potential and it does everything promised as long as you only use 1 source and you attach it to the LINE2 input. LINE2 is the default input meaning whenever there isn't any signal on LINE1 the unit instantly switches back to LINE2. The issue is with the "instant" result. When I play a DVD movie through LINE1 the AMP100 annoyingly switches back to LINE2 every time the audio goes quiet - even in between dialog. The switch makes a discernible "click" and usually does not return back to LINE1 right away so some of the audio you hope to hear is lost. Same issue with music tracks - during quiet passages the AMP100 switches back to line1 and if there is anything playing on LINE1 your other audio source starts chopping in and out. I have two AMP100's and they both operate this way. I spoke with Audio Source tech support and they acknowledged this shortcoming and tried to push me to buy the AMP200 which apparently has a time delay that prevents this undesired chopping of content that is connected to LINE1. They don't even provide a switch on the front panel to manually switch LINES, you have to unplug your cables to take control.Otherwise a great product. It powers down nicely when no signal is sensed.
I have had two of these units and both worked poorly from tne start. Neither of my units would transmit through sheetrock, so the usable range that the product claims is just a joke. I have owned two of them because my first one died less than one month past the end last date that it was under warenty. I had alittle bit better luck with the second one, it died today, a whole three month past the end of its warenty.Save your money, don't buy this product.
During the first week of use, the pad under the document cover came unglued and starting falling every time you opened the cover. Bundled software is adequate, but not a home run. Other than a setup poster, no hard copy documentation. Probably usable, but not for the scanning neophyte, and the suspect quality control evidenced by the self-disassembling document cover speaks for itself....
This is for video cameras and not for speaker systems - that should be made more clear - i purchased this product without realizing that it was intended to be used only for video cameras.
Upon receiving the player, we loaded some music into it. It worked fine for the first charging. However we were unable to recharge it after that!
Very cute and the price was right. But they are just way too small for the items they are suppose to carry and protect.
The good about this is it say the name of the street and I supposed to keep my eyes on the road but wrong, it frequently would tell me to turn as I was passing the intersection or exit freeway with less a mile when I'm in a left lane, making the last notification useless, you still have to pay attention on the display.
I bought this nifty pocket gadget. The USB memory didn't work so after trying all kinds of tests in several PCs, Their friendly Support staff confirmed it was broken and sent me to a web site to apply for the warranty, which is for 2 years and my product was 3 months old by then. I was asked to prepay $120 dollars to have the warranty honored. My original cost of the new gadget was $65. No typos, pay $120 to get warranty on your new $65 USB key/ knife. Judge for yourself.
I bought this because I misplaced the cable that came with my Startech external drive case. I have some old IDE drives I want to wipe and perhaps recycle for backups. The molex connection is male and I need female, my fault for not noticing. They get two stars for charging $8 shipping on a $3 part. Really, this could have been put in an envelope and sent USPS for 45 cents. I'll pay more attention to shipping in the future.
I am a regular Philips customer. I have Philips 42 LCD (love it), two of their home theatres (both great), two DVD players, and three MP3 players. This item was my first Philips item to have a problem with. Months after I bought it, it began to skip tracks on CD's. I contacted Philips, they told me to send it back and they would replace it. In about a week I received another unit. It played fine. But, the one thing I did not like - it was a reburbished unit. And for that fact I gave it to a college student I know. He has not had any problems with it. The sound is good for the size it is. And the design is attractive. I would have probably kept it if I had gotten a new unit to replace my NEW unit that was only a couple months old.
Purchased two. One died after a year, thought it was a lemon. Second one just died after 19 months. Don't waste your money.
I'm sure this works if you have Vista or XP, but this video card did not work with my Windows 7 Aero. It crashed the computer.
Horrible item, I would recommend that you do not buy this. The swivel adjuster won't tighten enough to prevent the laptop from falling towards you.
the one light bulb had worked.Only one light worked and Amazon was great to give me a refund. I used the refund to buy another brand with different light bulbs.
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've had a pair of Sony in-ear noise reduction headphones for a year and a half, and recently the left ear wire jolted loose (due to improper handling on the user's part). I turned to my fellow reviewers and decided on these cheaper Koss Plugs.This is a mistake. I'm now used to the true sound isolation of Sony's in-ear headphones (Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones (Black)), as well as their rich sound output, including solid bass response that doesn't EVER static out. I don't listen to heavy bass, and I don't have to tweak my equalizer in my media player, but when I tried to get everything, from music to speech, to sound natural and rich through the Koss headphones, I got static at normal volume. As for sound isolation, the Sony headphones eat this pair alive.I immediately packed these sub-standard headphones into their cheap packaging and sent them right back to Amazon, then ordered the real deal.Sorry if I step on any toes, but this pair needs to grow a pair to compete with the MDR's.
Installation is a bit of a pain. The installation program doesn't work under Vista. There is a stripped down version for Vista on their website.After installation, I couldn't get the thing to print more than a couple of lines of a test page. Tried using a laptop running XP and a desktop running Vista. Tried two different printers, 1 USB & 1 parallel.The Tech support person was very difficult to understand, but tried to be helpful. The support person pretty much parroted the instructions in the box/website.
Had the product only 1 month. Worked great until started getting "Wrong Disc" error. Now the thing won't play any DVD's. Never dropped or exposed to extremes. Stopped working for apparently no reason.This seems like too common a problem based on my quick scan of other reviews on Amazon.Now I've got to try to get some service from Coby.....doesn't look like others have had good results with their customer service. Be Warned.
This could be a good lens for the money. Except that it does not autofocus with some Nikon DSLR bodies, such as the Nikon D40X.I didn't see in the ad that it doesn't autofocus with some Nikon DSLRs, nor is this indicated in the information that came with the lens.
I had a Case Logic for a few years and I was very happy with it. When the shoulder strap finally broke, I decided to buy another one, but couldn't find the same model, so I settled for this Targus. What a disappointment! This case has virtually no compartments anywhere except an unsecured flimsy pocket in front. It is useful only if you are planning to carry your laptop and maybe a small notebook. I think I'll just use the shoulder strap for my old Case Logic and throw away the rest. A waste of money.
First let me say that the sound quality and the picture quality are above average for televisions made at this time. But it would be irresponsible for someone to sell you this television with telling you about the known issues associated with this model. First and foremost, the optical block will not last very long. This is the main image creating device for this model. To replace and/or fix the model will cost upwards of a thousand dollars. Also, the bulbs only last a few years if you're lucky, and those run around 150-250 a piece, depending on whether you buy factor or after-market parts, and if there is service involved.Do a google search about the 'optical block' and 'Sony Grand WEGA' or 'kdf-55wf655' for yourself before buying this one. It's a shame because when it does work, it really has a beautiful picture.
I was disappointed with the quality of this paper. It is not heavy enough for the size of the prints and as a result warps when matted and framed. I would not recommend this product to anyone who is serious about displaying his or her photography.
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.
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.
Wow, are there any really good wireless N routers out there? Maybe one but this isn't it. I researched thoroughly prior to settling on the DIR-655. I was replacing an existing G router because I wanted the higher wireless speed as well as gigabit ethernet. After spending nearly two hours trying to set this up, I gave up. It kept assigning conflicting IP addresses or none at all. I assumed it was defective and ordered a replacement from Amazon. Amazon of course has great service and overnighted one to me. Unfortunately, I had the same exact issue with the replacement.I spent over an hour on the phone both with my ISP (Time Warner) and D-Link. D-Link's tech support is horrible and basically worthless unless it's something obvious. So I ended up returning both units and going with a Netgear N-300. It set up immediately and has worked great so far.
I bought this card for $9.42 and had to pay $6.99 for shipping. I though maybe there's a reason, that the actual shipping price was high. Nope. It just came in a padded envelope and the postage in the corner said...58 CENTS! Now, come on. Where did my other $6.41 go? If they need it to make a profit, then they should just make the price that much more.That being said, the card works great. No problems, but maybe you should buy it from a store rather than from Amazon.
I bought this TV via the internet (not from Amazon.com). Before the sale, the vendor explained that once I accepted the TV from the shipper, if there was anything wrong with the TV, I could not return the TV to the vendor, but I would have to contact SONY for repairs under the SONY 1 year warranty.When the set arrived, everything seemed to be okay - the set has a great picture-so I accepted the TV from the shipper. When I set the TV up, I noticed that the set was cockeyed- it tilted from left to right. It seems the TV stand that is attached to the bottom of the set is defective. When I contacted SONY customer service, they told me I would have to return the set to the vendor. I explained that the vendor had a "no return" policy, and had told me to contact SONY.I asked SONY to either repair the set or send me a new stand for the TV and I would install it. SONY said that the warranty was for the television, not the stand. Since the TV was working properly, they refused to help me. So here I am with a cockeyed television set with a beautiful picture. I hope nothing else goes wrong.P.S.I will not buy SONY products in the future.
These headphones have a very low sound quality, I am very disapointed in having purchased this product! They are very inexpensive but I was expecting more from Sony. I wanted to send them back but it will cost me 6 bucks to ship back and in the end I would end up 6 bucks short and nothing to show for it! Oh well........
I was warned that I might not get the item I ordered by the OEM. I should have heeded the warning. I haven't tried the lamp yet, but I am highly disappointed that it wasn't what I thought I was getting.
buenas tarde no me llegaron las 6 por favor hacer una revicion para ver que paso con ese producto responder lo mas pronto posible
This is a great design for a keyboard and an improvement of the older MS Natural keyboard EXCEPT that the space bar is horrible. It sticks and is unusable if not hit directly in the center. Read other reviewers' comments before buying!
Range said to be 70 feet but in reality it appears to be more like 25 feet. Next time I will go with a new LED model.
I bought one of these - heard all the talk about some polarisers messing up auto-focus so went with the circular (although I don't use auto-focus a lot). I shoot film (Nikon F90X) & frankly I was VERY disappointed: the effect was way milder than I expected. One day as an experiment I shot my digicam thru my sunglasses and voila!! That's the look I was after - the super intense colors & classic "black sky" look. Went to my local camera store & told them that's the look I wanted & they handed over the LINEAR polariser. My Nikon immediately got the look I wanted.It seems to be photography lore that "thou shalt use a circular polariser", and I spose there must be something to it, but before you hand over the cash just be sure it's gonna work for YOU. I do mostly manual focus of landscape/abstract stuff, so maybe I'm a special case, but I LOVE my **linear** polariser & use it ALL THE TIME, while my circular is in the drawer at home. Buyer beware.
After using the cleaning system there are often dust like particle on the lens, you can see it on the lens. What's the point of a cleaning system if it leave behind so much dust? Not useful at all.
The instructions are so incomplete, for the life of me I can't figure out how to select which sounds are played as they advertise, "you can choose to send music but not email alerts or other PC tones". The Bridge Utility is a simple interface but it only works on the PC it was installed on, even though I unchecked the box that allows it to share- again no instructions or FAQ's to be found. I does not mention when to take it off the network cable used to set it up, which if the bridge worked when you were done it wouldn't be a big deal, but since it doesn't, guessing would seem to be part of the problem. The web utility seems to only work when the network cable is attached, but again it's just a guess because it is not specified. If I were a Electronics psychic the music bridge could just communicate all this to me and things would be better.It took a total of 8 hours to get this to work, as with the Linksys wireless router WRT54GX,(reinstall over and over) so I wasn't real surprised. Had to reinstall, reboot, reset over and over....downloaded firmware from Linksys for the router, and repeat, repeat, repeat until finally it gave in and worked.Once it worked, it sounded good....it was better than the radio stations I get now, it would cut out on occasion, and the speed of the wireless network on my laptop slowed to a crawl. I run streaming radio from my laptop and surf on a regular basis, so I didn't think streaming from my PC would affect it, so I am still working on that. I hope that since this is new, in time Linksys will come up with some fixes or at least add some info to the FAQ's.
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.
I was thouroughly disappointed with this camera. There was an artefact on the pictures taken towards sunlight and the lensprotector did not always open properly. I had it exchanged but the above two problems reoccured. Now after having had the camera for only 9 months the it is completely unusable due to power problems. I wouldn't recommend a sony camera to anyone even if it is stylish and GREAT when it does work.
when i bought this product it says it was display ipod's and wasn't any damage to the product what so ever.. The ipod i received looked like a dog literally was chewing on the thing. I wouldn't recommended ever doing business with this person
Got this from bestbuy with 3 year onsite warranty. After 13 months started making strange beeping noise. Got it fixed twice, problem still persist.Picture quality is not at all that good, I see bright spot in the center.Do not waste money on it. Sony SUCKS.
Screen is big, bulky and poorly packaged. The first time I received the screen, it was damaged during shipping. The second time, when I received the replacement, it also arrived damaged. This time I opted for a refund. Repacking and handling for return is difficult and annoying. Although the replacement shipment was prompt, the refund was not.
I bought these in February, and used them sporadically for a couple months before first one earphone seemed to short out, giving inconsistent sound, then the other one within a week so now they're garbage. Don't bother buying this cheap junk. The sound quality is terrible and they don't last.
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 put this on my wedding registry and was very happy to find it as a gift. We used it a couple times the first year then went to use the CD player and it grinds and says "no disc". I contacted Phillips via web chat and Donna (the contact) mistyped words and used a foreign variation of terms (centre for center). It was obvious that she is overseas and could NOT help me find a service center since Philips does NOT have any authorized service centers. I am so sad as the sound from the speakers was magnificant. It would be cheaper for me to buy another system then pay for the repair estimate labor and part replacement. Sad day and I will avoid Philips products in the future as the value is questionable.
I had the same problem that reviewer Mr. McCoy had. I recieved my Visor and it came with batteries. I turned it on and at some point during the setup process the Visor shut down. When I tried to turn it back on, it wouldn't. Resets (soft and hard) did nothing. I changed out the batteries with brand new ones. The Visor came on and within half an hour, it shut down again. Not allowing the SAME batteries to be used. I went through 3 sets of brand new batteries and this happened every time. The longest my Visor has stayed on has been 30 minutes or less.I also had a problem where I would turn it on and then turn it off. Once it was turned off, I couldn't use the same batteries again. It wouldn't turn back on until I used a new set. I have heard many many people have the same kind of issue with this and the best thing I can say, is listen to the people who are encountering this kind of problem. They are not alone with this issue!! There appears to be a flaw in a bulk amount of these Visors.
I do not know how HP can get away with selling such cheap products. I also got taken with the HP 3730 Printer - (from some of the reviews that were written on this site!.) The printer is unbelievably noisy, paper jammed right off the bat and within ten pages of printing (black cartridge), the ink "gauge" showed half full!! Back it went to the store and was replaced with a Lexmark Z611 which is worlds better in comparison - and which I highly recommend for a small, efficient no bells and whistles printer - the only good thing about the HP was the small size, but the Lemark Z611 is exactly the same length - just a little wider, but still compact and small.
Like a previous reviewer, I purchased this item with a rebate attached. Now I find my rebates have been denied because of an "incorrect UPC code". There is only one UPC code on the item; how can I have sent them the wrong one? Although I plan on continuing to fight this, I wholeheartedly recommend you reconsider purchasing this item. The real kicker is their line on the rebate form "Warning: Fraudulent submission could result in federal prosecution under mail fraud statutes." I wonder if I can get them prosecuted.
I purchased four of these controls for my home video studio. They worked well until I connected to 500 watt lamps to them. They are very susceptible to current spikes (turning the lights on and off at full power). Needless to say I blew all four controllers. I ended up going to Lowe's hardware and purchasing standard 110V lighting controls and built my own. Great solution! I would not recommend these controllers unless it is a relatively low power application.
Don't be fooled! This item is NOT a jet and there ain't no lasers either. I'd have settled for any kind of jet or laser: laser shark, laser cat, fighter jet, jet magazine... this was NONE of that. All it is is an odd black plastic chunk full of really messy black powder. NO lasers and NO jets.
I have yet to find drivers for my Katana phone to get this working. I would wait until you are sure you have working software and phone drivers because the disk sent with this cable does not contain what is needed. The Gomadic company forgot to send me the cable and only sent the tip jack. They promptly sent me the cable after I emailed them.
OK.. not great. I would probably spend a couple more bucks and get something of better quality.The buds are kinda big, so they don't stay in my ears, and the sound quality totally does not compare to the standard issue ipod headphones that I was trying to replace... overall... OK, not great.
I bought the Canon PIXMA MP 600 based on all the glowing reviews after much research. I am disappointed. I don't know what people are printing that gave it such great reviews, but my cheap old Lexmark printed just as well. Yes, set up was easy, but it's the actual printing that really matters to me.First, you have to figure out how to trick the machine into printing high quality by lying to it about which paper you've installed; only then can you use the detail printing scale to improve print quality. And then, the quality is about average. Keep in mind, I did not buy this for printing photos only. Mostly I print stationery and cards.Also, after just 5 or 6 weeks of light use, I am already out of magenta ink. Apparently, I could override the system, getting it to print anyway, but then Canon says that might permanently damage the machine.Overall, print quality is only average. And for the price and reviews, I expected more. I will also end up spending a small fortune on ink because it does not last long. It scans fine, and I haven't need to make copies yet. I would NOT recommend this printer to anyone who needs it primarily as a printer.
I needed an olympus c50 to fit the underwater housing I already owned. I found one and bid and won it. When it arrived, i was immediately disapointed. The door slid open but slanted to the side. The door was very worn and did not activate the camera as it should have. I contacted the seller and he said I needed to buy a memory card as it would not work with out a memory card(so he sent it not working). He did not tell me what kind of memory card so I went to wallmart photo department to buy a card. The worker looked it up and told which one fit the camera. Upon buying a card and inserting it, it still would not format the card. At this point I am throwing my hands up. I messaged the seller again and he said it was working when he sent it to me. As the battery was getting low and the card did not work and he was not alot of help I asked for my money back. I sent the camera back and I have still not been reimbersed my money for the camera. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HIM EVER........UNHAPPY CUSTOMER
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.
After my iPod was stolen, my wife bought me one of these. I stuck with it for about 2 weeks, but then I had to eBay it. In short if you've had an iPod, you simply cannot make the switch to such an inferior product. If, on the other hand, this is your first mp3 player you won't notice what a raw deal you're actually getting. I would only recommend this product for first time buyers, or those that value cost over quality. Just my two bits ......
I bought this because I needed some shared storage and had some extra SATA drives. It took only a minute to pop the drives in (no screws) and hook it up. The problems started when I installed the drivers and software.Note that every PC on the network that wants to access the SC101T must have the drivers installed. Unfortunately, the drivers and software seem to be poorly written, with many problems occuring with no feedback and poor tools to help figure out what was going on. One drive letter kept disappearing, copying a large set of files completely locked up my system, and other real time programs like video players and Windows Media Player became slow and jerky, sometimes seeming to lock up.When it works, the file transfer speeds are quite slow. I have a 100Mbps Netgear router, not a gigabit router, but given the problems with the software and drivers I would guess that they could be a bottleneck even with higher network rates. But beware, when it is working it can really tie up the available bandwidth of your Ethernet network.I found that when I turned off my firewall and antihacker protection that the drive letters stayed around, the file copies worked without hanging. I started fiddling with the individual detail settings on the firewall, but kept finding more problems and finally gave up because it was too much work. Again, if the Netgear software tools were better they would give you some feedback about why it wasn't connecting or whatever and lead you to the correct settings on your firewall much much faster than just guessing and trying different combinations of settings.Even with the firewall turned off, and the disk operating correctly, I found that other programs like video players (a couple seconds delay between video and audio - very bad viewing experience) were still affected even when there was no disk activity. This was unacceptable.I also realized that all of the valuable data that I planned to store on this drive would now be on disks with a proprietary format! That means I can't pop them out and put them in a PC or other drive enclosure and access any of the data! It has to be this or a related device.So I finally decided to remove the software and drivers (everything is now running normally again) and order some SATA to USB 2.0 external drive enclosures instead and put my drives in those. I'll have to move the USB drives around or use Windows file sharing to share files between machines, but that is worth the higher speeds, standard disk formats and no extra drivers or software to mess up my system.
These ties do not stick very well to any surface. In order to use them, you will have to add additional GOOD glue.
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.
Great product; however Amazon is misrepresenting the Audible.com promotion. They claim 100 dollars off the total price; however they would not honor the code! Audible.com was great and very understanding - it is a shame that Amazon makes them look bad.Amazon service reps were horrible they didn't think it worth their time to figure out why the code could not be applied to the HX4705.Buy it from HP - you get it sooner and better service.
I am very disappointed in this product. When I first got the package, the left earbud was very low volume compared to the right. In mere hours, both stopped working (I did not put them through extraordinary strain). Even if it had continued to work the battery pack in the middle of the cord is very awkward. I strongly recommend against purchasing this product.
Bought this back in June of 2004 (price was slightly lower than now). The case is fine, but would have preferred a belt clip rather than loop. The batteries appear to be fairly good quality (unlike the junk set of 2100mAhs I bought from Radio Shark which couldn't hold a charge in a lightning storm).The charger is decent, barring a couple weaknesses: the batteries don't seat securely in the bay, so I always worry that they'll pop out (partially) during charging; the flip-out prongs on the back tend to flip-in while you're trying to insert the charger in the outlet; and, just last week, I plugged it in overnight to charge the Canon batteries, and woke up the next day with the charger still blinking away, apparently having blown one of it's "intelligent circuits."Well, now I'm off to buy a replacement (Sony BCG-34HD4). Wish me luck....
This product was definately not worth my money. The light is way to bright to fall asleep with it on. The input that connects the power cord to the dock is too big so that i have to tape the cord into the dock and any movement of that spot will reset the time and is extremely annoying to deal with
I recently purchased this product because a guy I worked with had one. He had raved about the fact that he didn't have to charge it for a week. I received this product and have found that I must charge it every day! I listen to 2 AM radio stations for approximately 5 hours out of the day. After one day of listening, they just fade and I'm usually unable to pick them back up. If I do, they fade away within minutes again. I've cranked this radio 90-100 times (figuring this would be approx 30-45 min playing time) when it fades and it usually fades way before it should. For the price and time/effort I've put into this radio, it is far from worth it! I'll go back to a radio that uses batteries. Even though I must pay for the batteries, it won't fade on me for a month or more! If I were you, I wouldn't buy this product!
I ordered this last week and the company told me it was sold out. It was still showing in stock. They tried to sell me a cheaper model for the same price. Now it is still showing there are 5 left. It is false advertising and I will never recommend this company. I always order from Amazon but they should check this company out. Be careful.Panasonic is a great brand. All of my tv's are Panasonic. Can't go wrong with Panasonic
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.
I can't seem to find the right channel to make this product work without static. I never have clear sound coming from my radio.
I've gone through two Polaroid DVD players -- both of them lasted only days after the warranty expired (just a couple months!!) They wanted almost the original purchase price to send me a "refurbished" one! We were not abusive in any way to these players -- I will never purchase another Polaroid product if I can help it.
ordered these from amazon ..and vender switched them out for cheap radioshack knockoffs...and as far as the radio shack headphones that look like these ? dont even bother to consider them , total junk ....as for the koss headphones, very good product.... have had them , and the sound quality is exellent for the money
This is a Sony battery, and it fits the Sony HDR-CX12, but beware that it IS NOT the original sized battery. This is a very small battery and sinks deeply into the battery slot of the video camera. Extraction is not an easy task. I bought due to the Amazon recommendation as an accessory, but would not buy had I known the size. Go up in size to the NPFH70 H series for a better fit and a longer lasting battery.
The tweeters eventually gave in after 2 months and made a scraping sound. I had it amped professionally as well. :(
I should have paid attention to the reviewers who gave this product a low rating. I purchased the SDMSV-1024-A10 for my Sony DSC-P8 digital camera based on Sandisk's compatibility chart on their website. It did not work right from the start. A call to Sandisk tech support reported no known issues. They directed me to call Sony. The tech rep at Sony stated that there were issues with Sandisk and Sony so the only way to find out was to follow the Sony procedure for formatting. The tech stepped me through the procedure with no luck - her response was to send it back and buy a Sony next time. The reseller for Amazon, Antonline, was unwilling to refund the purcahse so I appealed to Amazon which gave me a full refund - a class company. I wonder why they do business with such poor customer-service based companies? SO BEWARE OF USING SONY AND SANDISK TOGETHER!! - It's hit or miss - buyer beware.
I bought this Toshiba SD-1800 about 6 months ago. It seemed to work fine...on DVDs only, we don't play CDs or other discs on it...About a month ago it started having the following symptoms: A DVD will play for a little bit starting out. Then the picture will get &quot;shadowy&quot;, almost like a negative photo. Picture will then start and stop, and then finally stop alltogether. Happens on all DVDs. It seems to me this is some sort of temperature sensitve problem. Once the player warms up it starts having these problems. Based on this and after reading other reviews I would NOT RECOMMEND purchasing this player at all. And it brings into question the Toshiba name in terms of reliability and quality. Toshiba is not high on my list right now.
This remote is loaded with ideas. Just that. The programers at Harmony actually made the 5 macro buttons (watch TV, watch DVD etc) not work at all. They spent at least 3 hours on the phone with me plus about 4 hours myself on their web - programming page. It will work all my electronics separately, but so will the $29 remote I bought!! The buttons and the LCD are extremely small and hard to use. I would not reccomend this remote at this price.
the item i received was not at all as stated in the add. not a gibson cable, no light, not silver clad... just a basic hdmi cable.
I've been using versions of this kind of thing since I found them(search "power liberator") years ago. This is the simplest version (as oppose to a "Y" one that power two devices), and to charge almost $12 for it is ridiculous.Sometimes Cable To Go produces things that justify a high cost, but there is nothing about this product that does so.
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!!!!!!
Hardware installation was easy but the software was strange to say the least. It's hard to use, inconsistent, crashes, blue-screens my computer. An updated driver and TV tuner program from the LifeView website was heaps better, but it's still poor, and I still get a blue-screen about once a day. Don't go near this thing.
As soon as I plug it into my juke to listen to music, it just goes to the voice commands menu. Waste of money.
Technically, this product works. The problem is that the sound quality is slightly better than an AM radio. I was very disappointed.
This CD player is nice when it works, but sometimes the CD just spins and I get an error message on the screen.
I bought these to use only on my laptop because my cat would keep chewing the regular headphones when I left them unattended. They sound OK, but the retractable mechanism broke in only one day... What a piece of S[h.it!!! The headphones won't retract anymore and my cat will eat them again...fml!Don't buy this crap, I'm so angry I'll eat them before my cat does!!!!
The Tamron lens is not as sharp as I had hoped. The Opteka filters are dirty, difficult to clean, not good glass, certainly not as represented in the picture shown inasmuch as they are shown as being black metal ring exterior, whereas they are plain shiny metal which could create reflections. VERY disappointed about that in particular.
The ipod is another example of the big companies trying to control the market. This piece of hardware is too delicate, unreliable and expensive. One of my major shocks was to find out that the sound has no bass and treble adjusters, no enhancement whatsoever and it sounds overall poor, flat and definitely harsh, also it has no built in radio tuner. True, it is a convenient piece of hardware, but the cost, complexity and absence of sound controls makes it another technical curiosity of our century. Stick to a good walkman and/or cd player, make your life easier, not complicated. Overall: MEDIOCRE.
About 1 year after having this remote to go along with my Phillips DVD player the remote conked out. The buttons, while almost all responsive, will not sync up with the systems anymore, and the learning feature on the remote control seems to be defunct. You get what you pay for, I suppose!
Just like most of the people here, I have been burned by IBM's DeskStar drives - I had two of them crash on me, and one was less than a year old. You are taking a massive risk if you purchase an IBM drive.
I tried it on my kit lens on my Rebel XT and I am disappointed, when I take a shoot I find that it show the edges of it and a small circle of viewing area beside It rotates with the autofocus and takes a LOT of adjusting to getting used to and a lot of planning. On the run, forget it. You have to really do a lot of adjusting and the focal length where it works is limited.
When I first got my 360 in 2006, I picked up 2 of these, and used them often. When I had the controllers plugged into the system with them, I noticed something.A lot of times, after I turned off my console, the fans on the console would keep running if I had one of the play and charge kits plugged in. I thought it was just continuing to charge the controller. Little did I know, it was actually draining them.In less than 6 months... neither of the batteries I got with the play and charge kits held a charge at all. These are bad news and a waste of money. TheXbox 360 Quick Charge Kitis a much better investment. I have been using this since then and have had no problems with it at all. Not to mention it charges the batteries much more quickly.It's a little more expensive, but well worth it.
I have this disk and am yet another victim of the C1301 Error. Is anyone filing a class action lawsuit against SanDisk? I would like to be party to that!
I enjoy the ease of use, it is convenient to just plug it in to recharge the batteries.Unfortunately two out of three of my battery packs died within 6 months of purchase, which means they are only usable while plugged in. As such, I have returned to using rechargeable Energizer batteries, which are cheaper and more reliable (as long as you keep a few extra pairs on hand in case you run out of juice mid-game).If you're a gambler, you might as well pick up at least one Play & Charge kit for the sake of convenience, but keep in mind that it costs as much as four AA rechargeable batteries and a charger.
I have had this camera for a few months now, and I'm really quite disappointed by Logitech.First of all, the driver software is poorly written: it is huge (35 MBytes!) and unstable -- it crashes easily, and kills the computer (blue screen of death).Next, the image quality is great indoors, but outdoors everything is saturated. I tried to adjust everything, contacted customer support, sent them photos taken with the camera, but nobody seems to be able to help.I give it just a little more than 1 star because when it does happen to work, it works nicely.
Trusting to insightful reviewers here, I purchased a Grundig G4000A with a few clicks. I supposed that my Dad's Grundig of the 50's wouldn't be dupiclated in a G4000A; but, all I wanted was quality reception and a nice sound. My radio provides neither. Yes, it's a nicely finished set and all it's options work. That's about the best of it. My night stand holds a $10 Sony clock radio that puts the Grundig's reception and sound quality to shame. A standby battery operated radio is a must in South Florida and this set will do that job nicely. I had hoped for more.
I thought I was ordering the square protectors for CDs. Instead they are rectangle and waste plastic. Won't order them again on line.
Camera works ok, although no bells and whistles. The add made no mention of needing corner store disposible non-recharging batteries, which was somewhat subjective since most would assume a video camera would have electric plug and or rechargeable batteries. Good gift for a small child only.
I bought this scanner with the intention of scanning in all my daughter's wedding negatives. After investing at least five hours muddling around with the inept software that came with the scanner, I finally figured out the non-intuitive method required to save settings and repeat the process of scanning negative strips.Long story short, after spending dozens of hours more scanning in negatives, I realized every image had a reddish cast to it. Dozens more hours were spent performing color balancing with Adobe Photoshop Elements. As an experiment, I tried scanning in a couple of proof prints and compared those images to the same images scanned from negatives. The proof images were clear and beautifully color balanced, as opposed to the negative images, in which everyone appeared to have a sunburn.So the moral of the story is this: don't assume images scanned from negatives (at least with this machine) are necessarily superior to print-scanned images. That mistake cost me hundreds of wasted hours. I don't know if the problem was in the negatives themselves (the printed proofs are just fine), or the negative scanner on this machine. But I am extremely disappointed with the results.
I bought one of these, 10 days later it was a light with no zap! Took it back got another, less than 2 weeks same deal! They are JUNK!!! And I see that many people have had problems with them!
OK, I've been holding off with this review until I've used the Nitrus for a couple months just to be fair. The small size is great and the 1.5 GB is enough space for me to have at any 1 time. The USB 2 interface moves files to the Nitrus quickly and the battery life is excellent.For those who have been comparing this to the IPOD, I think you're nuts. I don't have an IPOD, but I can't believe that the Nitrus sounds better. The sound is tinny, even after tweaking with the equalizer. The headphones are most likely an embarrassment to Sennheiser. I've already ditched the headphones for a pair I already own.The Rio Music Manager software is clumsy at best. It allows me to choose certain features (such as &quot;least often played&quot; when choosing Content Deletion properties), however, when synchronizing it tells me that this feature isn't support by my $249 player. Again, I would be shocked beyond belief if the IPOD's software package were as clunky as this.Lastly, there is no clip for the player. I either have to hold it or put it in a pocket or set it on something. It is very light and when the headphone cord is pulled slightly, the whole case goes flinging. Seems like a $2 clip would have been included, but it is not. My only hope is that perhaps firmware/software upgrades will solve the sound quality and music manager issues. I may just use some rubberbands for a clip somehow. All things considered, I would shell out $100 more (really only $80 after buying my own headphones) and buy an IPOD... Sorry Rio, but it's just a disappointment.
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...
Please excuse the typo's which will follow, I am so fustrated. On the box itself it states: Control your entire home theater with the press of one button." it also talks about set within seconds? Maybe a couple of million seconds! god forbid you don't put everything in exactly correct, and I do mean EXACTLY CORRECT, because I for the life of me could not change the input on my TV. Maybe it's because it's one of those strange brands that no one has ever heard of - Mitubishi 65 inch! yeah, that must be it! Maybe that's why it was never able to control my sound system either. That's another strange name no one's heard of - Bose lifestyle system!! I guess it's me buying all these exotic's! It was able to control my DVD. thank god they've heard of Pioneer! The fact that they don't mention which components it doesn't control leads me to believe there are to many to mention, otherwise, why not state them? Good luck to anyone else who buys one. One tip, do everything exactly, or your in for a couple of hours - MAYBE!!
It worked for a while but soon I started getting autoplay boxes appearing for no reason. Couldn't figure out why until I unplugged the thing. Then it wouldn't read anything. I've had better success buying cheapo card readers at Frys. Less money and I haven't had any of them go bad yet.
I think that this device may work better in a city with less radio stations. I live in a big city and ever radio frequency is in use - so I had tons of intereference. I had to go with the cassette player adapter that works great - but doesn't charge my ipod :(
This product is not good. You have to keep it really close to your mouth for the mic to work. Poor quality
I received this scanner yesterday and immediately started scanning. Set up was easy by following procedures from the manual.Scanning speed is slow, I scanned only 16 negatives in 2 hours, most of the negatives took 2 or 3 tries to scan because I always see flaws resemble white feathers/lines/dots. Because of this, batch scanning won't work since I need to rescan the negatives. My negatives are newly developed films, they are not even old. I also selected the dust brush, grain reduction, and auto correction. Wonder what's wrong....Will post updates in the future.....
My main reason for dissatisfaction is that the player rejects 85% of the DVDs I try to play, including new ones just out of the case. I am going to junk the DVD-AR650 as soon as I get a new (definitely NOT a Samsung) DVD player.
When I received the holster bag, I was surprised at how much smaller it is than it looks online. It does not fit my Canon 50D very well with the lens attached to it. I had to struggle to zip the bag up. Don't forget that the straps need to go in the bag also. I also realized that I do not have room to put in my carry on flash in the holster. I have returned this item and plan to buy a bigger holster bag. This may be OK for smaller DSLR cameras thoughs.
We bought and watched about 10 dvd's on it and then it just stopped working. The dvd player just won't play dvd's anymore. Only had it a couple of weeks. It says "Loading' But never plays dvd.
I have 3 802.11n computers that I use with this router. Whenever I stream either a 600mb movie or a DVD rip the video skips due to slow transfer speeds. All of my computers are newer and have updated firmware. My router has updated firmware as well. I know enough about computers / networks to troubleshoot. I know not to use TKIP etc. Ive tried changing options and settings but my video would always skip. I bought an Asus N12 router to flash with WW-DRT and use as a wireless repeater for my 360 across the house. One day I decided to swap routers so I unplugged my 655 and threw the N12 in its place and BAM!, amazing streaming capabilities.The $39 Asus is a ton faster then the 655. I'm not here to promote the Asus but it was the only basis of comparison that I have.The point of my review is to warn you about my experience and let you know that there are better options out there for less money.Do you research and save some coin.
When I first got the router, it didn't come on when I first plugged it in. I called tech support, and they told me to leave it plugged in for a few minutes. It finally came on.After that, anytime I had to power cycle the router, or the power blinked, etc, there would be a 10 to 15 minute delay before it came back on. As it liked to lock up frequently, and there was no reset or power switch to be found power cycling by pulling the plug was a frequent activity. I often had to plug directly into my modem while waiting for the router to come up.Finally about 6 months after the initial purchase, it simply didn't come on one day. Completely dead.Not what I'd call quality electronics.
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.
I received the camera for Christmas and used it twice. After I changed the batteries in it, the camera stopped working. I called Kodak and they said I would have to send it in for repair. After wating for a while without a reply, I called Kodak again to find out what was going on with my camera. They told me that water or some liquid got into it and corroded it and because of that, it would not be covered by the warantee. The camera was never near any water as I only had the opportunity to use it twice. Their customer service is awful and they want $130 to fix the camera. I would rather buy a new one than give them anymore of my money. Stay away from this camera!
We are on our second one of these the first one the DVD stopped working right after we got it and we returned it to the store. The second one has started doing the same thing within a few months. My grandson was so pleased when he got this and it is so cute in his room but at this point it is nothing more then a nik nak! Disney should really take away their name from this product.
Uhf channels come in fine but the Vhf channels don't
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.
Have had this for two weeks. Loved it at first but the band is ripping from the metal screws in the back. Shame because it is a perfect fit...
I was impressed at first until it went out on me. I opened it up and discovered that the blue shell is just a fancy cover for the few wires insides. I fixed the poor connection that fell out of place. A soldering gun should have been used. I got it working after I reconnected the loose wire but then it went out on me a second time even with all wires still intact. The stand is really nice and durable but the light is a joke. This product is not what it's worth.
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.
Since purchasing this camera as a Christmas present for my family, the Dock has never worked right. The camera doesn't sit right in it and doesn't charge. The power cord from the Dock to the wall only works on certain outlets. I'd rate the camera better if I actually used it more than twice, but its rechargeable battery is always dead. I can't tell which features are good or not. I'm disappointed and spent almost $200 for the bundled items.
I have a 46" Samsung DLP and it had a DOA circuit board. My 50" Samsung DLP now has two boards (@ about $300 for one and $700 for the other) that must be replaced to get "menu" and subtitles and other graphics to work again! That's about 60% of the cost of the TV - and I will have to pay another $160 for each set to replace the projector bulbs. I knew about having to replace the bulbs but the bulb cost still increases the viewing cost per hour a lot. The 50" tv is only two years old and is seldom used so the cost per viewing hour is already way too high.I have owned GE and RCA TVs in the past and never had the problems I am having with the Samsung TVs. Both of the previous sets were decades old and still running fine when they were retired.I cannot recommend the Samsung products and will probably not buy the brand again.
I bought this hands-free Panasonic handset to use with a new Panasonic phone so I can keep my hands free to type editorial changes my clients want to make. Problem is that I can't hear them very well, even with the volume set to max on the phone itself. As far as I'm concerned, this headset is totally useless.
Having given 4 of these players as gifts, it is disheartning to have all of them to require service within 6-8 months. Total lack of quality and reliablity, plus customer service that really suks. Wish I had looked else where for players.
Pros:- Sound is great- Ease of use is greatCons:- Armband and belt clip are cheap- Plastic belt clip (which you need if you want to use the arm band) is nearly impossible to remove without scratching the device- Radio reception is really poor (this might be because I tossed the earbuds that came with the player and used my Sony behind-the-neck headphones instead - I've never found earbuds that produce good sound)This player certainly seemed to have potential when I read about it here at Amazon. I've been on the hunt for a good player for what seems like years now. After buying this player and using it for a few days, I am now painfully ($$$) aware that the hunt continues.Can't anyone make a good player &lt;b>for the gym&lt;/b> that has lots of memory, gets good radio reception, and most importantly, sounds good? This is just frustrating.By the way, the new Nike/Phillips players are great, but they don't combine the mp3 part with the radio part. I have a Nike/Phillips PSA radio. It's a really good device, but I wish it had the ability to play mp3s as well.
I agree with the previous statements. The RhinoSkin Case I have for my Treo 700p in black leather is amazing. Very durable and sturdy... however... the CLIP, which is the product I'm reviewing now, is made of CHEAP Plastic.WHY?This is crazy. Unless they were thinking of their pocketbooks and not product quality when designing this. (If they break, they'll have to keep buying more!)If they would just make this clip in METAL, or at least Metal re-inforced, it would be GREAT.Today, I walked through the Home Depot parking lot and accidentally brushed my phone on my hip next to the truck next to me. The phone was caught slightly by the wheel fender of the truck and the gentle tug was all it took to SNAP this PLASTIC RhinoClip in half.What's more disturbing... is that my new Treo, hit the ground. Ouch! Looks like the phone is ok... because of the RhinoSkin CASE. But I can't say much about the CLIP.I hope the company reads our reviews and takes us seriously! MAKE THIS Replacement CLIP IN METAL PLEASE!In the meanwhile, I may have to retire my RhinoSkin and look at the Competition. Dropping the phone on the ground is one of the worse things you can do to your phone. Thank God it wasn't into a puddle of water!Frustrated!Doug
I bought this card in July 2009 and initially it worked fine. It started hiccuping about six months later and that was a sign to back it up and keep backing it up. Now, my Canon PS SD970IS tells me there's a memory card error and can't read it. My computer can't read it either. Just e-mailed Kingston support and will see what remedies they offer. The card is supposed to come with lifetime warranty. I've had other Kingston memory products (SD, SDHC, RAM) and this is the first one that's not working. I wouldn't draw any overall conclusions about the company or all their products.
I really liked this product when I first received it, especially for the price. The outside material durable but the case does not seal closed, which could lead to dirt and debris getting onto the usb drives if thrown in your bag. As such, I kept this hooked to the key ring within my Swiss Gear backpack and used it gently. This morning I was upset to find that there is a spot near the opening lever that was weak and broke, rendering the clip useless.
This product worked well for awhile, and the prints continue to be clear. The problem is that even though I don't mind feeding the sheets of paper into the dock one at a time (due to limitless paper jams), I run out of ink before running out of paper. I keep the dock plugged in at all times, so that's not the problem. If I could buy the cartridges separately from the paper I would be okay with feeding the paper manually, but here I sit with 50 sheets of paper and an empty cartridge. What a rip off!
Looks cheap and feels cheap. Awful sound quality but I expected this. The headphone lasted only two weeks. Don't bother with this one.
I had been using a Hauppauge MediaMVP Digital Media Receiver (Model 1000) and quite happy with this $99 device. I was able to play my recorded videos and show my vacation photos on a large screen but it died mysteriously and I thought I would upgrade to this more capable (or so I thought) device. I had lots of problems getting it working correctly and used it with 3 different media servers (both the one that came with the device and the Windows media server worked for me).I use the device primarily to watch shows I time shift from cable. There are two features that make this $200+ device far inferior to my previous device.1) The fast forward is "fast" in name only. Perhaps it doubles the speed but it does not seem that quick to me and I spend a LOT of time watching stupid ads. In addition to FF the Hauppauge had a feature that would skip 30 or 60 seconds at a time that made missing commercials a breeze. There is a "jump" feature but that lets you enter the total time into the clip you want to be so if it actually worked (it froze the device each time I tried to use it and I had to unplug it to even get the thing turned off) it would be a pain to use.2) When I had watched part of a video the Hauppauge remembered where I had stopped and offered to restart from that position. Image my frustration when I clicked the wrong green key (sending me to the video menu) about 2 hours into a movie. To get back to where I was I had to slow-forward for an hour to get to see the end of the movie.Who ever designed the software that the remote uses should be ... (well I will leave it to your imagination). So after mucking with this for to long it is going back to Amazon and I am going to buy another Hauppauge.
The unit arrived with no visible damage. However, the tuner section was dead - no sound, not even any hiss or noise. CD section worked fine, but the unit does not play my MP3 discs - big disappointment. Had to return it for a refund, but that process was very painless. Great customer service from Essex Tech Group. Philips stuff has always been second tier. Better off sticking with the Sonys and Panasonics of the world.
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 bought this printer in April of 2001 and it is such a let down. I had high hopes of getting photo-like print quality from it after reading technical print comparisons online. However, I now regret buying it and feel totally cheated! Here are a list of problems, right from the start. 1) All PHOTOS printed come out with a purple hue!!! I have yet to print a decent photograph from this printer; 2)It is forever clogged up and needs constant cleaning; 3)The print cartidges seem to run out all too frequently, even though we hardly use it; 4) It has this annoying pop-up window that pops up 10 seconds on the computer monitor after you turn off the printer. Bottomline - this printer was a dissapointing purchase.
YOU should have Minus Stars in your ratings,This thing is totally useless, Makes absolutly no difference in the signal strength with either Verizon or Altel in my car using a wilson mag mount antenna.On th other hand my Smooth Talker amp gives me a full four bars on eithe phone in the same location. Worst 300.00 I've ever spent for a paperweight. I want a refund!!, but since I've opened,the box and tryed to use it,no such luck,according to the sellers return policy.For sale Cheap!!!
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 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.
After reading other reviews, I was excited to try a Microsoft 4000 keyboard. Once it arrived, I was very disappointed. Compare to the ergonomic keyboard that I bought 10 years ago (from Logitech), this is a cheap plastic that keeping making thug noises as I press the space-bar button. The space bar is also so stiff that my thumbs was sore after typing this review. I guess I should have stick to my old keyboard, than upgrading to this cheap Chinese made crap....
I bought this card by mail order and was told by the salesperson (not from this store!) that I could download drivers for 2000 and XP. Once it arrived and after a futile search of the net, I realised that there is no support for NT architecture. Who wants to use a sound card on an antiquated operating system!OK to be fair, my band did a bit of recording running 98 and Cakewalk and the ISIS card performed pretty well. But now I am stuck dual booting with 98 if I ever want to use my soundcard!Take my advice, don't buy this card and check out whatever product you are thinking about thouroughly so you don't get caught out like me.
so I decided I would buy the adapter at a different website. It didn't make a difference.Even with the XM logo on it this adapter is still not up to par. Don't get me wrong it does work BUT there is an annoying hum coming from this adapter. Once you put it in your car stereo, it starts. If you have the volume low you may not hear it all to well but turn it up and it's there. I thought it might go away after some use but it has not.It is very annoying, you have to turn up the music loud enough to drown out the hum. If you continue to use it you will have to just get used to it. Maybe it's my make of car stereo that makes this adapter incompatible? I know the stereo is fine -- it worked for years with a Sony adapter.So despite all the good reviews - with my own personal experience, I cannot recommend this product.My only option is to buy another adapter. I can recommend the Sony adapter. The problem with the Sony was the cord got frayed so the sound started to break up.
[ [ASIN:B000AY5ZIS Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser (967558-04 03)]] This a terrible product,constant problems,too many to list.A headache maker.The bluetooth setup is un-useable.Do Not Buy This!
I will let you know that you are wasting your money on this. I bought a similar cable from eBay for my Pioneer sound system for $8. I have to say that I could not see a single difference in performance. I really regret paying over a $30 for a cable. I just realized that its digital and not analog and the whole point of digital is to be uniform and consitant in the data being transmited so the medium doesnt count like old component cables, Save your money and just look on eBay or other cheaper types.
I've owned a Kodak DC280 for a few years and was always happy with it. When it was time to purchase a new digital camera for work, I thought this would be the perfect one. I'm a real estate appraiser, and I don't really need a high megapixel camera, just one that gives good, clear images, and can hold alot in the memory. When the DX3215 arrived the first thing I couldn't get used to was how light it was. It just felt kind of cheap. Well I didn't have any problems with it the first couple of days, but then a couple of things happened and have continued to consistently happen. You have to make sure that the picture you take actually gets saved to the memory card. The image shows up in the LCD screen, but then it doesn't get saved. The green status light just keeps blinking and the only way to reset the camera is to open the battery cover. I thought maybe it was just this camera and I'd return it, until my partner told me she has the same problem with hers. This is really a big problem in my line of work, because I'm driving all over, taking pictures of houses. I don't have time to just jump back in the car and reshoot photos. The other day the camera acted like it had saved the images, but when I returned to the office, I was missing two critical pictures. Then it will sometimes tell you that there is a problem with the memory card and it has to be formatted. This has never been the case, and all you have to do is turn off the camera and turn it back on. Good thing too when you've already taken 20 pictures.Whatever you do, don't get this camera.
There's nothing "wrong" with this product, but I don't like it. I bought it because it stated it is narrow enough to use on planes or buses. The truth is, it's not. It's also pretty heavy and I had bought it because I have a bad neck and need something I can roll behind me instead of carrying it. I've gone back to a carrying bag rather than use this one.
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.
I have bought two of these now. Both broke within the first year. One or the other of the probes quit working both times. Otherwise it is a very good idea, just wish it lasted more than a year. This year I kept it in a plastic bag, with no batteries in it between uses. The year before I did keep it in the smoker, and it did get wet, but it has a rubber grommet I thought to prevent moisture problems. I will not buy another.
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.
Just got mine yesterday so I have not had time to work with it much, but it is no picking up my voice at all,eggs milk,did not recognize. When I finally got it to do a few items and printed the list I love the way it categorizes the items. I will work with this today,but does anyone have any ideas? Is it that sensitive that the tv needs to be off?? I will update after I tweak this some. If I had paid the original price I would have been very disappointed. It also was much larger than I thought it was going to be. But if the gadget and I can get along its a fabulous idea!I originally reviewed and only gave it 2 stars but have been playing with it, if the voice recognition was not so sensitive this would be a 5 star product. Not at the original price though, I paid 49 for it and it is worth every penny of that.If you want to add something to the list TALK to it, forget typing! just go the the main menu and go to Library settings then to library mgt and SPELL your item after each letter hit select. This works quite well, it had trouble with the letter "V", so do pay attention to the screen whe programming you own. Another thing I noticed it, it works much better hanging on the frig, it has understood the majority of commands. When I got it I was sitting at my kitchen bar holding it and talking to it and it was not picking up my commands very well, and you don't need to yell at it! Just talk in a normal voice.I love the way this categorizes the items, it prints out nicely and is very readable.This is very easy to use, so those of you technology challenged, this is extremely easy to use. Directions are well written.Overall, this is a must have in my opinion. Watch the prices as they change all the time, if you can grab it for under 50 bucks go for it. I was surprised it was much larger than I was expecting, but thats ok--I will say as much I have gotten a kick out of this thing, it never was worth the original list price!! Strong 4 star review!!!It is humourous to be walking thru the house and hearing someone saying"hamburger" to the refigerator.
I bought mine to print some documents when my laser printer needed service last year. The ink cartridges are the same price of the printer, they dont last very long, frequent paper jams, and occasionally makes a noise that sounds like grinding plastic teeth. Like I said it saved me one day from purchasing a $$$$ printer, I have used it a few times in non emergencies. I was suprised it printed photos better then it prints black and white documents. For the price it deserves more stars then I rated it. I just dont want to mislead anyone into buying this as a light duty printer, it works but your money will be better invested on a laser jet. Of course it hurts to shell out about $200, and the toners are $65, but my laser printer has never needed the drum changed and I have used 4 toners in the last year, probably printing nearly 5000 pages. If you spend $30 on the HP and $30 per ink I would estimate even just printing things for fun would use 1 color and 1 black toner a MONTH! So in 3 months ink would have cost you about $150, and if you really dont use the printer that often the inl cartridges will dry out.PS The only way to print black and white with the printer I am reviewing is to remove the color cartridge.
Transfer file slow and with large file connection dropNice design but function poorFor large Hard Drive max format 80gb on web base toolOnly large format can be done in DOS/FAT16 format 160gb and more
I bought my canon digital camera and two days after using it, the E-18 signal appeared. This also happened to my friend. Canon's digital cameras give good quality pictures but are unreliable.
First of all, the logistics. It takes some intense acrobatics to get these things in your ear. They're definitely not something you want to slip on and off too frequently, and they do collect earwax. Soundwise, while the &quot;plug&quot; technique does create impressive bass (although not a very crisp sound, just brute), there is a serious lack of balance in the sound. The upper frequencies are tinny and bland. Save your money and get something better. This is just a gimmick.
Bought one of these, and it worked great for a month or less. Bulb went out, so I ordered a few replacement lamps to get a quantity discount. The unit stopped working a week or two after the new lamp was installed. I called, and they had me return the unit to them for repair or replacement. The new one arrived after a long wait, and also failed within weeks. Now, I'm stuck with the replacement lamps and a non-functioning unit. I'll use the lamps in a modified unit from a different manufacturer. Frankly, I don't understand why the make these lousy units year after year, and never bother to make them worth buying?
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!
Very disappointed to receive a defective product that is a cheap Chinese imitation - without full disclosure feel like being taken for a ride and a rip off. Unable to reach the seller - about to claim the Amazon refund guarantee.
Bought for my daughter in Sept but display began fading after a couple months and finally died in December. Annoying that it lasted just past the 30 day Amazon return, but not much more. Per Creative the cost is $25 non-refundable for "labor" diagnosing returns.That is outrageous! Over %25 of product cost for them to make it right (assuming they honor the warranty). Due to the lack of medium term reliability with the added insult of paying for warranty service, I will never buy another Creative product.
You are the worst seller imaginable. Please remove yourself from Amazon. It is amazing anyone buys from you at all. You never ship the item that purchased and you refuse to answer any of the emails and or correspondence sent to you... Please do yourself a favor and just stop trying to sell anything.
I really can't begin to describe how slow the transfer rate of the Lexar firefly is. The transfer rate makes it nearly unusable for anything but a few small files. It can take literally HOURS to transfer 500 MB if it is a bunch of small files you are transferring. It is a little bit faster with fewer larger files. However, I recommend looking for something else. I am very disappointed with my purchase.
Well, this model surely has a nice appearance. Unfortunely, the quality is more than worst. Even for the first day I bought it, I could not finish any DVD at hands without trouble, including some new release rent from Blockbuster. Three words, &quot;GIVE IT UP!&quot;
This was a disappointing set of filters.The UV filter, the main reason I bought the set, is not worth using on my 85mm f/1.8 lens. It causes pretty serious reflection artifacts.The polarizer is slightly useful, it doesn't do a very good job of filtering out reflections or darkening the sky.On the plus side, the filters do fit my lens.In buying this set, I learned the hard way that you can't use cheap filters on decent glass, without paying the price in image quality.
Mine hasn't broken - yet. But I already don't like it. How can you possibly create a radio with no volume control? And the reception is bad. Oh, did I mention that you pretty much need two hands to change the station? Bottom line: this won't win any awards in the areas of sound or design. Price, maybe. But you really do get what you pay for in this case. Don't say we didn't warn you.
We've had it for just under a year, and EVERY, SINGLE, DAY, there's a problem with it. Whenever the phone rings, it gets knocked off. Half of the time, you need to go in through the "Wireless Assistant" and maunally connect to the network; and that in itself only works once every blue moon. And just recently, it started to drop the internet connection spontaneously - for no reason whatsoever.To give this $30 piece of crap 1 star is extremely generous. You could use it as a paperweight, but expecting anything more from it is just wishful thinking.
...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.
After graduating from the Sony FX11 8M (top of the line in it's time)to the TRV310 the only real noticible difference was the picture sharpness, color left a little to be desired. What really upset me was the grain i was getting in different lighting situations. My old Sony 8M w/1 lux was superior in this respect. Not pleased at all I took it back and purchased the TRV87 Hi8 which replaces the famed TRV66..Same camera except the TRV87 plays Standard 8M tapes as well as Hi8. In comparison to the digital8 310 model, the picture clarity/sound were the same, the Hi8 had truer color reproduction, longer battery life, longer recording times and is superior in filming in low light conditions with it's 0.7 Minimum lux compared to the 4.0 minimum lux of the Digital8 cameras. Forget the Nightshot feature on both cameras, horrible. So,in my opinion the Sony TRV87 Hi8, you get an overall superior camera with a proven track record. The Digital 8 models definately needs improving to exceed the Hi8 in overall performance to warrant their higher price. BTW, I just love the TRV87, an awesome camera in every respect.
This book won't teach you very much if you're not a newbie to computers and computer security. The author writes over 900 pages, but hardly say anything useful.
I purchased this item for my boss--it was a group gift. The price was excellent. However, when it arrived, the receipt indicated that it was not new, but a refurbished item. I was appalled as the description never indicated that.My only recourse was to call Ritz Camera immediately. The representative informed me that all their ipods on amazon are refurbished. When I told her that it was not marked as such, she reiterated that they should be advertised that way and that it was Amazon's mistake. I was told that Ritz would send me an authorization form to make the return...plus the 25 dollar shipping I paid to expedite the item. I am still waiting for the form and it's been almost a month. I e mailed Amazon about the problem but never heard back from them.I also had to send back a sport sleeve accessory that I had purchased on Amazon as well...and also paid shipping. I again e mailed Amazon asking to be able to be credited for the shipping due to this debacle. Never heard back again.I would hesitate to do any buying from Amazon again. There is no recourse and no one to talk to if there is a problem.Buyer beware !!
Received this DVD Player as a gift and it worked pretty good for about a year. Inserted a DVD last week and it just died. Took it to an RCA certified repair shop for repair and was told that when they called RCA for schematic info they were told not to attempt repair. Repairman said he was given a 1-800 number for me to call and for an outrageous amount of $$ I could send it to RCA for repair/replacement. What a great service policy.
The tip for cleaning lens will not last long while the brush is convenient for removing dust and other fine particles. Also good for mirror system. Just don't count on the tip holding up, purchase a micro cloth and air blower. (I purchased a nasal aspirator and works well. Also much cheaper than a camera bulb).
The Trekstor i.beat is a cheaply made player. The primary problem I have with it is when you turn it on it continuously hisses like an old tape player. When music is playing it is not as noticeable as when paused, between tracks or in the menu. The volume is another problem. Its loud, which is not usually a bad thing but turned down to its lowest volume (1) is sometimes too loud for some music. I really like the size and the backlit screen, but the menu is awkward and basic. The cap covering the usb plug is strong and stays on very well. Overall, its a good player for the money, but cheap parts again make a bad product.
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.
I installed this item in my Windows XP sp2 computer. It seemed to install but would not connect to my bluetooth headphones. It came with NO software OR installation instructions. I gambled and lost on the cheap price. I gues you get what you pay for.
This is a piece of junk. It did NOT improve reception on any of my radios. If it were more expensive, I would have returned it.
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.
Not the quality I expected and the screen cover was a piece of thin plastic like material that looked like it could cause more damage than help protect the screen.I have tried to return the product because the add says thirty day return policy but the seller has not responded to any of my emails. He is not interested in customer satisfaction, only the dollar.My biggest mistake was not paying through pay Pal so I would have some sort of mediation.I would not even entertain this purchase or seller.
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.
At first I thought very highly of this player because of its compact size and price, but with rare use meaning at most once a week it failed to read discs after only six months. I was well aware of Coby's Shoddy reputation but decided foolishly to take the gamble that obviously did not pay off. Shortly after the 3 month warranty period (a ridiculously short time for an electronic device) one day for no reason it failed to read any discs. This comes on top of the fact that when I first purchased it wouldn't even play dual layered discs which I accepted as a price to pay for such a reasonable price point. Upon retrospect I gave Coby $100 for nothing, and when I could finally get through to their horrible customer service after the fourth time calling. I was told that I had to give them $31.00 to receive the same old piece of crap how ridiculous is that. My advice is pay more get more and steer clear of companies that don't give a damn about their customers. I highly recommend the Philips company or to a lesser extent Sony. (and no I do not and have not ever worked for either company)
I've owned the WR43, the WP10 and now the W30. I loved the first two. I especially loved the optical viewfinder. Did I mention that an action camera NEEEEEEEDDs an optical viewfinder?My first two met unfortunate demises, thus I sallied forth and got their successor.My only complaint, other than the lack of optical viewfinder, is that it has a three minute battery life. What was wrong with the old battery that lasted for several hundred pictures? I've bought new batteries and chargers in hopes that they were the problem. I'm close to sending it back from whence it came.
Only giving two stars because the Hp 44 Cyan Cartridge (51644C) was described as NEW. It's true that it is in the unopened original box but the manufacture date on the box is Feb 2005, this would have made the shelf life expired in Feb 2008. The cartridge sold is 4 years past the shelf life. Hopefully it will work, haven't tried it yet. Sellers should Include Date of Manufacture for Ink Cartridges, they do have a Shelf Life.
The case is well made and has plenty of room for stuff. The compartment that holds the Zune is pretty secure, but they didn't leave a cut out for the headphone plug. If you want to listen to your Zune while it is in the case, you'll have to make some modifications. Look at the photo and you can see the cut out for the charger attachment...That's good, but guess what, the headphone plug is on the other side where there is no cut out and really not enough room for the plug even if there was a cutout. With this major design flaw, I can't rate it very highly even though the materials are very high quality and it certainly provides lots of protection.
Do not buy your camera carrying case through ANTonline if you want to be able to sleep at night. ANTonline has NO reputable customer service whatsoever! No telephone number, only an e-mail where they respond with platitudes that "they will open an investigation." Meanwhile, I still have not received my purchase and have not been refunded. They are more concerned with policing and smearing their customers in the review section, than they are with actually responding to REAL complaints. Think twice!!!
No one can hear me and there is no way to up the mic gain that I have discovered - you can turn up the earpiece volume - but when talking, Everyone says I am "too quiet"Short of shoving the mic down my throat - I have found no control of that.I have to figure out how to get the darn thing back, since I tossed out the box and packaging :(Don't buy this dud!!
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
If you desire sharpness, then this is not the monitor for you, I ended up returning it after two days, frankly I was dissapointed but don't be "penny wise pound foolish" as the saying goes. Spend a bit more money and get one that will provide a more define picture!
volume knob broken out of the box. antenna is terrible. reception and transmit are terrible. got better range and reception with two cheap frs handhelds inside the car. do not buy this you will be disappointed.
The shipper never sent me the item. I had to get a refund.
The quality of the scans is good when it works but the software keeps crashing and there is no technical support for the product - very annoying!
This is a high quality headset, but just not durable. More so, that the line from the back of the pc to the headset is not thick with good insulation and that is the main reason it is not durable. It start with one side of the headset with no sound then both.
I bought one of these and had a Hard Drive Failure in 3 months... I assumed it was a fluke (Samasung is a well known name-brand, right?). Bad choice, same exact failure after 1 month... Samsung MUST be aware that this is junk... Stay away from this one...
I have used the C230x and do not want to pay $70 for an updated map. So I am thinking of getting a new one, model C520, but I just find out from calling MIO that I will have to pay for an updated map for this model any way. To me, this is bad.Any way, I drop the idea of buying new MIO. I hope this helps anyone thinking of buying new MIO C230x or C520 because you will have to buy updated map; they should offer updated map free of charge to new customers.
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.
When I start up my Mac it intermittently drops the USB port connection and my mouse / keyboard don't work until I unplug- replug this thing. Something is not fully Kosher with this thing and I'm now looking to replace it. Beware.
I purchased this TV in May of 05. I watched it for two days before it went out. Since it is under warranty the repair shop has had it for a month. Poloroid's customer service stinks. Remember sometimes you get what you pay for and this TV is junk. It is an inferior product.
I just wanted something cheap and simple to organize the cords in my bedroom for TV and components and for computer and phone charger so I bought one for each side of my room. I ended up having to return both of them.I needed almost every outlet of each surge protector. Only 2 or 3 of the outlets worked so I ended up having to unplug and switch the cords around a lot. Finally got tired of having to do that and I returned them both. It was almost like only every other outlet worked. In my experience, if I buy multiples of the same product and they have the same defects it means the product is defective, ie not just getting a lemon.I do not recommend this product or Belkin products at all. I ordered a wall surge protector from Belkin around the same time I bought these and I had to return it, too. This is one of those "you get what you pay for" instances.I appear to be in the minority based on these reviews but maybe they aren't using almost every outlet like I was so they don't realize some aren't working.
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.
I bought this player for a trip I was taking last summer. It worked really good until we hit a patch of road in NY that was all torn up. We travelled across 100 miles of road construction and the player stopped working. It would make a horrible noise every time we would try to play a disk and would freeze after playing 1/2 of the movie. Called cust service for two months before they called me back. They argued that it was now out of warranty, told them to stuff it and that I could prove I've tried calling for months. They finally agreed to give me a new one but took 8 weeks to do so. The replacement I received had the same problem as the one I sent them back, but lower model than one I originally purchased. I will never buy another Mintek item again!!!!!!
The felt tip came off on the first applicaton. The brush leaves brush-hairs behind.I called customer service. They want:1) Letter stating the problem2) Send it the broken one3) Proof of purchase4) 8-10 weeks for replacement penWhat a joke. You may get lucky its upto you, but if you can find another manufacturer besides "Sima" I'd highly recommend you look around.
Amazon wants to me write a review for a phone I bought 10 years ago? Okay, here's my review: this was most assuredly the worst smart phone I ever owned. The OS would crash half the time when I flipped it open to take a call. Perfect!
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 !!!
These speakers never worked properly with my Audigy 2 ZS Platinum sound card. The sound quality was not that great either. Various speakers worked at various times but never all together. Before I boxed it up and shipped it back, the right front speaker hadn't worked in a week and a half.I ended up buying the Klipsch 2.1 pro media speakers that I had owned previously. They finally broke and I had used the Logitech Speakers to replace my old Klipsch 2.1s after reading all the positive reviews on Amazon. The Klipsch speakers blow the Logitech speakers away. 'Nuff said.
Use with caution, you can only use it if you have lots of light and time.But this is also amongst the cheapest you can get
this product does not hold the smaller ipods well at all, only should be bought by people with the bigger model ipods.
I discovered the squaretrade warranties here on Amazon after I had bought my NEW warranties. After I got the contract and read it, as a lawyer I saw it was riddled with ways for them to squirm out of paying you and giving you an inferior used product when yours breaks.Squaretrade offers breakage cover for 3 years for an additional $15.00. I am probably more likely to break my GPS or digital camera than for it to go out, so this NEW coverage would most likely be useless to me. So I went with the Squaretrade warranty sold here on Amazon. I didn't see the breakage coverage here so I ordered my warranties off the internet from the Squaretrade website and canceled the NEW warranties. They really gave me a hard time trying to squirm out of allowing me to cancel the warranties (within the 30 days), with all sorts of crazy things they said, for instance, they said there was a number that they didn't have and I didn't have but Amazon had that I would have to get to cancel my warranty. So I complained to Amazon and guess what. No such number existed!But now have a letter from them saying I am going to get my warranties refunded since none of them had taken effect. Hopefully they will refund the money, because now I have something to take to a lawyer to sue them with if my money isn't refunded as well as something to turn over to the consumer protection people here in this state.Stay away from this company at all costs. Amazon has the Squaretrade warranties online at this site, you just have to look for them by typing in "Squaretrade warranty" in the search bar on Amazon.And no, I have no connection with Squaretrade. It's pretty obvious why they're a better company though, once you do a google search.
I bought this product with the intention of playing music from my desktop PC to a remote set of speakers in another room. Although I did get the Music Bridge to play music on another room, I experienced problems when switching back and forth between the diferrent speakers, I experienced sound skipping and the product is unable to play music simultaneously in your PC speakers and Music Bridge.The installation was not a problem, I got it to work with both Windows Media Player and iTunes. The main problem I had with this product was switching back an forth between the PC speakers and the speakers connected through the Music Bridge. Most of the time when I switched between speakers I lost sound on all of them and the only way to get them back on was to restart the computer. I called technical support and they told me this happened often and the only solution was to restart the computer. The Linksys Music Bridge uses it's own audio driver which replaces your PC audio driver when in use. This apparently causes instability in the audio drivers which causes them to fail.After all, I returned the product and had to spend three times the money for an Apple Airport Express. Now I am able to play music from my PC into any room in the house simultaneoslyncluding my PC speakers. Unfortunately, with this option I had to switch to iTunes from Windows Media Player. Hopefully Linksys will improve this product to do what the Airport Express does for streaming music with the compability of WIndows Media PLayer.
I noticed a very slight improvement from a small single wire antenna supplied by the receiver manufacturer.I don't recommend.
The wire is too thin and ripe for breaking, the jack was bad and tore up the plug I was trying to insert into it... On the upside, the shipping was free... Don't waste your time...
If you have not been mad- I mean really good and mad- for a long time, this is the machine for you. It will guarantee frustration as long as you try to use it. I ordered this machine and the first one arrived broken. The second one worked but made the worst sounds when I would hit the return key, or backspace. Good for annoying my boss so I kept it. After a few days it randomly would assign margins, I would hit the margin release, clear any and all settings and it would work for a line or two and then at random indent, assign margins ect. No 2 lines of text would ever line up, and it felt like the typewriter equivalent to writing with a crayon. Eventually (within 30 days) I was unable to do anything with the machine. I could go on, but you get the point, I would pass on this machine.
I thought this antenna was amplified and is not. I am only 38 miles from Chicago and cannot get decent reception. I am waiting for my coupon to get the dtv box to see if this antenna really works. It did not work with just analog signals.
This won't charge newer ipods or iphones or the itouch. 3 were bought as Christmas presents, they are all being returned because it won't charge our ipods. I called JBL, they said I should have gotten the On Stage III. It charges new and old models. If there is a new model out, why is this still being sold? It's especially troubling when the package clearly states that it charges all ipod models. At the very least, slap a sticker on the front of the box showing what models it is compatible with.
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.
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.
Terrible machine. Very slow, difficult and incomplete manual. After 5 months the unit will no longer recognize new cartridges. Tech support did not offer a solution.
After a year of limited use, the power supply failed. I purchased this from a local retailer. It did work perfectly, for the exact intended purpose while it was opperational, but why buy a device that isn't garenteed to last?
My tv was delivered 30 days ago and it has already broken!!! The bulb, which is suppossed to last 10,000 hours, has gone out. My husband did some research on-line and found lots of people complaining about this problem. The authorized repair facility is trying to find out from Panasonic if it's a problem with the bulb or a deeper problem with the tv. The picture is great and I would like to rate this a 5, but a $2700 tv that breaks after 30 days qualifies for a low score. In all fairness, I will update this once the problem is resolved. I just think we should have waited a year or two for them to resolve all issues before purchasing this item.We ended up exchanging the tv because Panasonic couldn't give us a time frame on the bulb. The new one has been in place for a week and my husband is in love again. I'm reserving judgement for 30 days.
On other wireless devices there is true wireless, just a small receiver protruding from the USB slot. I love the trackman. I had no trouble getting used to the trackball. But I hate the wire to the receiver. I might as well stay with the wired option, at least then I only had one thing to hang on to when I moved. If they ever get to a reasonable reciver you will never get me away from it. In the meantime back to the old trackball.
NOT BAD, BUT NOT GREAT EITHER.INVEST IN A GOOD HOME THEATER SYSTEM RATHER THAN GETTING THESE SPEAKERS. I HAVE HAD TO MYSELF.BUT IF I NEED TO LOWER THE SOUND LATE AT NIGHT, THESE SPEAKERS ON THEIR OWN WORK WELL.
I have a mac and the card intermitently cuts out and losses the drive I have connected to it. It spouts some crazy lettered error message to the system and that's it. You have to restart to get the drive back up. Very scary. Not sure how to fix this problem.
I didn't realize until I got everything all set up that there was not any inputs, except rca which doesn't give you surround sound. I can't get surround sound from my xbox or tv. It sounds good if you only watch dvds. I guess I'll take it back.
I purchased a Polaroid LCD FLM-373B television 90 days ago and it just went blank. I called customer service and they were absolutely horroble. It's going to take close to a month to repair. DO NOT BUY POLAROID!!!!!
I bought this in Oct for my trip to New Zealand, It burn out and started smoking as soon as I plugged it into the wall, and the fuse never blow.
Success rate was less than 50% using a system known to deliver above 90% using competitive manufacturers' media (Imation, AT&T; brands).DON'T BUY THESE!!! Save your money and time: buy another brand.
This product basically doesn't work. Setting up the network is fairly straightforward as described in other reviews. However, the unit I received didn't produce any sound even after it was connected either through a cat5e cable or a 802.11g signal. It was able to pop the speakers when the power was disconnected so the problem is probably the software that produces a virtual sound card under Windows.Also, the Installshield scripts are outdated and do not clean up after themselves.
I suspect this radio gets good reviews from people who have spent the extra money on a well-known brand and don't like to think they made a hundred-dollar mistake. I'm one of those people, and believe me, it was a dumb move.The radio performs adequately--not great, but it does what radios do. So what.The interface is horrendous. You don't control it. You push buttons, trying to remember what all the cryptic little labels mean, and see what happens. It was obviously made by people who understand electronics well but can't design a product that's accessible by those who don't.Tuning it is like using a slot machine, only with buttons--lots of them--instead of a lever.One of the dumbest things I've ever seen--and there's a lot of 'dumbth' in this thing--is the alarm-clock function. You push a button by mistake and you've turned on the alarm and set it at some random time. The alarm will go off at that time, possibly in the middle of the night. Go ahead and leaf through the book--that's book--of instructions that comes with the thing and try to figure out how to disable the alarm. Go ahead.Oh, and the antenna lasts about 2 weeks.So go to Radio Shack or Walmart and buy a cheapie. Walk out with an equally good radio and a hundred bucks in your pocket.
I order these for my wife. She wanted a headset for skype and some online courses.Easy to install, sound is loud and clear, excelent for chat and also it is confortable (at least for 1 or 2 hours sessions).The only drawback goes for the drivers configuration. I order the USB version, so it has a sound card in it, which means I had to change between my computer sound card and the headset sound card every time I change from the headset to the speakers.UPDATED August, 13th)Just to add some comments, its being almost 5 months since I bought it, as mentioned before, my wife is the one who uses it, mainly for online courses.The right earphone just stopped working this weekend. I checked the cable looking for some cut but nothing wrong, just notice that sometimes when pushing mute and another button togheter on the headset make the right side to work.So the piece is already malfunctional and probably will be dead in a few months. I'm decreasing 2 stars because this phone didn't last a year.
I thought this would be the perfect accessory for my laptop, which I carry with me every day. I am a web user who relies on the scroll wheel to navigate pages, and no sooner did I throw out the receipt and packaging (thereby eliminating chance of returning it), the scroll wheel started failing frequently. Now it only catches a fraction of the time. I'm disappointed.
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.
Though cheap I have heard better sound for such a price. Do not buy the product. The subwoofer is really bad. Satellite speakers are ok.. So buy only satellite speakers which will be cheaper. The subwoofer sound is really irritating.
The other review is correct--Bose will replace your tips for free. Call the below number and explain your situation:Within the USCall 1-800-WWW-BOSE (1-800-999-2673)Outside the USCall 1-508-766-1099
Seemed like a good idea to wake up to my iPod. The problem was that the backlighting and sidebar lights on this clock are so bright that it practically lit up the whole room, even at its lowest setting. I had to put electrical tape over the sidebar lights to make it somewhat bearable at night. However, the backlighting of the digital time display was still too bright to leave on at night, so I turned that off. Problem is, if you wake up at night and want to see what time it is you have to hit a button to backlight the digital display and when I did I was practically blinded by the brightness. I returned it within a week.
I was just called to a new client site last week that has 11 of these cameras installed. Of the 11, half at any given time will drop off the network and/or lock up. He was continually calling his exiting tech guy who performed the install to reset them and eventually called me in because he wasn't getting in his own words "what he paid for".I've used netstumlber and a few other apps to verify the wireless network health, which in my opinion is very good. At the farthest point, I am still receiving 92% signal with a non-enhanced Linksys router. Other devices on his network are problem free; the issues are isolated to the cameras.Short of recommending the client box them and send them back for a refund, I've emailed DLink for any opinions or aftermarket "fixes". They are running the latest firmware. I've tried to pick a few up on E-Bay to at least test them in a controlled environment, but spending $400 per camera when there are obvious problems would not be something I would be willing to invest in. It would be something I would be interested in since if they do work as promised, I could recommend them to future clients.My credentials, ex-NYPD officer and instructor, CCNP/CCDP CISSP, have a 10+ year networking business serving major Brokerage houses in Manhattan and have a smaller business auditing networks, recommending network security, and wireless solutions.I will follow-up if Dlink provides an actual solution. AIM is my username above if anyone has jumped this hurdle.
Don't buy this junk. It works when it wants to. If you have a low sound coming to the headphones then it will automatically turn off even when you have the switch turned on. It's rather unfortunate that the quality of RCA products has deteriorated into junk status.
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.
This is by far the worst product I have ever bought. It came with no guide on how to use it and there is no phone number to call when you are having a problem. You have to email the company and then pray that they send you your activation code, and if they don't (which is what happened to me) oh well, out of luck. And come to find out you cant even use it to convert regular dvd's and it isnt even compatible with my Zune player.save your money and get something else!!!
I ordered these a few days ago. I received them today and I've already returned them to Amazon. These didn't cancel a single bit the noise that you'd actually wanted to cancel out.For instance, with the headphones I couldn't hear myself typing on my keyboard, but I could still hear noises outside (while I was upstairs on the 3rd floor) just as clearly as ever. The noise canceling effect is the same as when your ears are clogged on an airplane. You can still hear everything, it's just slightly (very slightly) muffled. I actually canceled out more noise just by putting my fingers in my ears.BTW, I'm not totally unreasonable as to think that a product like this could cancel out ALL noise, but the fact that these headphones cancel out NO noise is unacceptable.Don't waste your money!
I had this player for 3-4 mos. when it just started acting funny. That is resetting, turning off and finally the fuse blew. I was going to bring it to a shop, but I just ending up throwing it in the trash. I think Pioneer should compensate anyone who bought this dvd player. Since it seems, I'm not the only one that had problems with this dvd player
Things were fine until I allowed the update service to download new software. Once that occured, nothing worked. I dealt with Logitech's online technical support. Despite describing in my email to tech support that I had already done most of the things that technical support would require me to do, I had to start all over and go through each step that I had already gone through, only to have email tech support conclude after two weeks of this craziness that I should talk to their phone support. The product still doesn't work properly. Tech support was just frustrating beyond comprehension. The product is great when everyting works correctly. But run into a problem, and you're truly stuck. Logitech could do much better with their support, but they don't. If you have any technical understanding you will know far more than their robotic technical support people and will only be frustrated by their rote answers.
Would constantly disconnect. Also VERY disappointed with the configuration interface of it, after making ANY changes to it would require 60 seconds then it would require a reboot. Doing anything in the config page was SLOW.
I purchased a Rio Nitrus in the Summer of 2004. I filled it with about 300 songs from CDs and Napster. It met my needs, it was small, inexpensive and held just enough songs. Unfortunately, in March 2005 it stopped working. It was stuck in UPGRADER mode and after many weeks of failed e-mail assistance I called the support number. They told me that the player was broken (really? how about some reasoning) and that I could buy a factory-reconditioned unit for 75$. I was out of warranty and out of luck. I am considering upgrading to the 5GB Zen Micro or Rio Carbon, but I am hesitant to purchase further products from RIO.
Beware, if you intend to purchase a Dell, know that techincal support is absolutely worthless. Our internet recently stopped working. After having the cable company out and rewiring all the cable and giving us 2 different modems we realized it was the computer. Between my husband and I we have wasted approximately 6-8 hours with the people at Dell and still no resolve to the problem. We finally figured out by ourselves it was the network card (as the internet works in a regular USB port and not the internet port) however the idots at Dell still refuse to send out a technician to look at the port/network card. They want to keep trouble shooting. What a waste of the extra $200.00 in home warrenty we spent--I'm not sure why we even have it if they refuse to come out and fix it. I am not ethnocentic, but the technicians are difficult to understand and act like they are all reading off a flow chart. I am transfered to at least 4-5 different technician each time I call. It takes an act of GOD to have a technician come out to your house. I have never written a negative review prior to this, but I really have to warn you this is the worst product and customer service I have ever encountered. Think twice and do your homework before investing in this product or the warrenty--there are sooo many better products out there.
I received this item. I must have misunderstood the terms, because I thought I was buying "new" unit. Unfortunately, I have experienced difficulties with the unit pretty much from the time I received it. It is now not functioning (device is not recognized by my USB port). Seller has not been very communicative, and to date has not responded to my request for repair or replacement. I recommned that you source your ipods elsewhere.
My opinion of the Nikon Lens Pen is less than stellar. I find the retractable brush somewhat useful but the cleaning tip is worthless.I purchased the Nikon lens pen as something of a "blind" item. I figured, since Nikon had put their name on it, that the product would meet my expectations quite easily. Sadly, it didn't. I don't quite know what I was expecting from the lens pen, but as a professional photojournalist and still life photographer, I require absolute clarity from my glass. The lens pen, in my experience, simply does not deliver this.If there is a silver lining to the lens pen, it comes in the form of the retractable brush. The brush is stiff enough to remove large particles from lens filters, view finders, and LCD backs but soft enough that it doesn't scratch. Generally, when cleaning my lenses, I start off by using air to blow particles away and will use the brush from the Nikon lens pen to clean up any stuck or straggling particulate matter that might remain on these surfaces. I then follow with traditional lens paper and liquid cleaner.I do like the way the brush projects and retracts and how it locks in place. The downside is that there is no cover to keep the brush ends clean therefore making this something I wouldn't' put in my pocket but rather have to keep in a small, clean pouch in my camera bag.The real downside to the Nikon lens pen is the cleaning tip. While this part of the device is probably adequate for cleaning LCD covers and maybe a view finder, I personally find it wholly inadequate for cleaning lens elements or filters.The cleaning tip would probably be acceptable and provide fair results for non professionals or for emergency situations where you don't have a full cleaning kit with you, but, for my purposes, I just cannot stand to see ANY streaking or residue, however slight, when I'm done cleaning a lens. I was unable to use the cleaning tip of the lens pen in such a manner as to avoid all streaking and residue. For my purposes, this just doesn't work.The Nikon lens pen falls short of my expectations. I really wanted to like this product, but my requirements and expectations are too high for it to deliver in this area. I do like the brush and would use this pen on scene when it is impractical to do a proper cleaning, but that's where the usefulness of this product ends for me.*Note: I wrote this review with my husband who is a photojournalist. All of the above opinions/words/sentiments are his.
a simple item that should work flawlessly the connector was loose right out of the package couldnt use at all. didnt even bother with the exchage lose more money on s/h
I have had a number of telescopes since I was a child, some very cheap and others expensive. I decided to buy this new one to get my kids into star gazing as well, and it was not worth the money. You can go to Wal-Mart and buy a cheap piece of garbage one with better results. The two knobs that it came with are both bent and do not properly work. The lenses that come with it, are all garbage, the naked eye will give you better results. The tripod is very shaky, not helping when you need to be steady. Forget looking at stars or planets, you might be happy if the moon is all that you want to look at, because thats all you will see at best. As far as the seller and shipping, no issues on that. I cant blame them for a crappy product. Was delivered ahead of the estimated delivery date.
I bought this printer because it was the cheapest available, and I was in a situation where I needed a printer for just a few weeks and then I had to abandon it.Unfortunately, this turned into a bit of false economy on my part: I failed to consider the cost of the cartridges (with this thing, you'll need the 17 for Black and the 27 for color). Together MORE than the cost of the printer itself.The cartridges are used up so quickly that any money you saved on the machine will be lost on the cartridges.You're better off buying a middle-of-the-road HP printer, as the quality is slightly better and their cartridges last so much longer that in the end you probably will end up spending the same amount of money.Another thing I hate about this printer is that there's no way to stop that irritating voice from saying "Printing started!" etc. You've just got to endure him.
after dealing with freezes, freezes, and well... more freezes... I returned my zune to "the non Amazon retailer I bought from".... good news is I got store credit and I figure I'll just wait until I can get the WII or something with the credit.
I've had this stereo installed for probably a year or so now. As far as the audio performance is concerned, I'm perfectly happy with it. The volume seems a little weak, as I have to crank it just over halfway to overcome the road noise in my stock Mustang (granted, not the quietest vehicle on the road), but sound quality is good. The full color display is very nice, and the option to upload your own photos and videos as a "wallpaper" is just too cool. Took me a week or so to figure out HOW to do this because the written instructions were incorrect (FYI, you have to hold the VOLUME button in while in CD mode for 5 seconds to access the upload menu, NOT the Menu button). Three expected features that are sorely botched: repeat, auto dimmer, and the clock. No repeat track at all. There is a dimmer, but it's manually operated via the Menu button and not through the vehicle's dash light dimmer, which is annoying since you'll likely trigger "the spaz" (see below). And the clock is there too, but you can't view the time AND a custom background. You have to choose one or the other, and the clock is stupidly boring to look at. Since the cool display is THE major selling point of this unit, the way the clock operates makes it worthless.The major drawback to this system is the build quality. The removable faceplate contacts just barely touch, so if you press a button on the right side of the stereo, there's a good chance your display will spaz out with lots of crazy little lines and pixels and stop functioning. To remedy, you have to power the unit off, remove the faceplate, reattach the faceplate, power on the unit, and hope everything is plugged up snugly enough to work. I usually have to do this 3 or 4 times before the stereo will function properly again. The kicker: this is a common problem with this model. Do some searches, and you'll find tons of reviews complaining about it. I took a gamble on it anyway, and I payed the price. Luckily this model has been discontinued. Hopefully the newer versions have been more precisely constructed.
Some screws were missing. It turned out to be a refurnished one that was not mentioned . Some scratches also not mentioned .
I bought this product to use it for my computer, and it is not useful because the entrance is not the right one for the commputer.
I bought D-Link DIR-655 last October through Amazon.com.For 3 months,it had worked well. (not excellent, though)However, one week ago, after I tried to update DIR-655 it didn't work at all.Moreover, what drive me crazy is D-Link's support.Although I have contacted D-Link several times,they just gave me service phone number that always says me 'waiting' whenever I called to them.They never provide any reasonable service to me for the problem so far.I recommend you do not purchase this product unless you believe this would be never broken.You can not any service from D-Link.
I ordered this to replace the sensor on a older motion sensor light that wouldn't turn off after being activated. I wired it up just like the old sensor was and just like the instructions said but it was a dud and would not work. I returned it to Amazon for a refund and ordered a complete new motion sensor light which works great. The price for the complete light was not much more than the sensor alone.
I bought the Boombox to take back and forth from work to home specifically to hear Howard Stern. It works in the front half of my house IF I put the antennae outside (but not at all in the back half). It doesn't work AT ALL at work. After speaking to 5 different tech support people at Sirius, I finally got the answer that I will not be able to get reception PERIOD without putting the antennae outside. Great! When it works at home I really like it but I feel like I wasted the $100 on it since it doesn't work the way I want it to. Had I known I would need to put the antennae outside, I would've gotten a different system. Sirius itself is awesome, all the stations are great and the car kit that came with the Sporster is perfect. This produce, however, sucks.
I experienced exactly the same as reviewer "Spyryl" ....stupid me not to read before buying. You simply can not install it on your XP.
First of all, I bought this thing for it's ability to do DLNA. That was a huge, huge mistake. I use CODECs that the manual says the player will support (H.264), I use an actual DLNA server, (Twonky usually), and to say the least, it doesn't work. I can see all of my movies in the list, but the only things I could actually play were some really old web videos I downloaded years ago, Quicktime and AVI formats of unknown CODEC. The H.264 videos would not play no matter what I did, with my dedicatedIomega Home Media 1 TB Network Attached Storage 34337, which runs Twonky, or Media Tomb on my Linux machine, nor Twonky on my mobile phone. It did JPEG images and MP3's just fine, it didn't play back OGG Vorbis files (99% of my music). The same files it could not play over DLNA could be played from the USB port, but ONLY if I changed the file extension from .m4v to .mp4. I refuse to jack around with moving a USB drive back and forth between my BluRay player and my computer for file maintenance. One glimmer of hope, iMedia Share on my Android phone worked with it, even for the movies that wouldn't work otherwise. I refuse to stream from my phone to my BluRay player. I don't have a Windows machine so the included software doesn't work for me, but the reviews I've read of that aren't that great either.Off of the DLNA subject for a bit:There are some great apps available. There was a really cool one I fail to remember the name of that has lots of music videos available to stream. It plays back BluRay movies and DVDs without a hitch.I like the remote control.The menu response is sluggish, I often double pushed buttons thinking the previous push hadn't taken.Long story short, if you don't intend to do anything like DLNA and you can handle the incredibly sluggish menu's this may be for you. It's an excellent BluRay player, just don't try to use it for anything more than that.I have replaced my Samsung with aLG BD670 3D Wireless Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Smart TVThe LG works exactly as it should with my DLNA/UPNP equipment.----------------------------------------------To the person who marked my very technical review as not helpful - do you have an actual technical question you want answered, or are you just "not helpful cause I don't do DLNA or even know what it is!!!!!"I've since given this thing away to a friend as it was useless to me after putting my LG in place.
I purchased one of these printers in order to make use of the DYMO/Endicia joint venture dubbed "DYMO Stamps" because I was under the impression that doing so would save me a lot of trips to the post office without a lot of exorbitant monthly fees. I got taken.They very cleverly prevent you from running their DYMO Stamps application at all until you actually purchase and connect one of the three most expensive printers DYMO manufactures, thereby ensuring that you will never see just how horrendously crippled and useless it ultimately is.You can't print any denomination of postage you like or require, you must choose from a list of about ten options, and needless to say, those options are all just 39 cent increments; nothing you couldn't accomplish with a roll of stamps for less money and less hassle. Heaven forbid you should need to send a Priority package that weighs 1lb 2oz, it simply cannot be done, so you pretty much have to go to the post office for everything anyway. The only real difference is that now you have a $150 gizmo on your desk that consumes $20 rolls of paper with a pretty blue light on it.And what's worse, the printer itself didn't even work very well. It was incredibly loud, and had a really difficult time handling graphics; everything was horribly streaked and text was nigh-illegible. I got better performance from dot-matrix printers 20 years ago.If you need to print shipping labels, get yourself a cheap HP LaserJet and a huge pack of generic labels instead of this heap. If you need to print postage, go to Pitney Bowes and don't fund Endicia's shady little operation.
I was hoping this will be a good one due to the reviews i saw before i purchase this transmitter. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit in my car charger socket. The head is too big to fit in. I am using a Honda Accord 2006 and was suprise this doesn't go well with the socket. The head now had some scratches and i cannot use it even in my friends car.Useless !!! Waahhhhh....
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.
Adapter doesn't work well, efficiently. Maybe it is just my specific phone, but I can't make any file transfers either way...which is the primary reason I purchased the adapter. I'll stick to the one built into my laptop for now I guess. I have an LG Venus (if anyone on here is buying it for their own).My advice like many of the others is to fork out the extra bucks and buy a quality adapter that will work and last!
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.
I have used UMAX scanners since 1996 (the 1220S and 2100U) and had fairly good luck with them until recently. UMAX customer support has always been pretty much non-existent but their scanners had a good following so one could always find a solution to their screwy driver problems if one looked around on the web. With the advent of Windows XP however, you might as well throw your UMAX gear away. Their parallel port scanners are not supported at all and the SCSI and USB scanners are supported only if you buy the new drivers at a cost of [money amount]. What is worse is that the XP drivers that they sell you don't work at all. Don't get sucked in!! UMAX is trying to rip you off by selling you driver software that won't install and they do not provide any useful support once you paid the money.
I purchased this printer to upgrade from the HP 932C plain color printer. I needed the copy, scan and fax functions for my home consulting business.Well...it's been an 8-month fight with this printer. Every day sonething goes wrong with it. What prompted me to finally write this review was again trying to print envelopes to business partners. This printer cannot print envelopes - even simple text only addresses. The envelopes cannot feed properly, there is no feeder slot to keep them straight and the roller bars cannot handle the thickness of an envelope. The type comes out bunched, smeared and the envelope is coverd with random line-smears. Very unprofessional.In the eight months that I have had this printer, I repeatedly have to unplug it to get it started again, have had it stop functioning mid printing and have had a host of other problems. HP help is no help either with this printer.It's OK for an 'occasional use' printer, but don't expect to use it every day, or for nice professional looking correspondence.It simply is not up to the challenge.
Great printer if you use it everyday. The ink cartridges dry out very quickly if you don't use it everyday, they need frequent cleaning which dramatically shortens the useful life of a cartridge. After three years of frustration, it is now in the trash! I will be going back to HP. My son-in-law is still using my first one, a 500C which I bought over 10 years ago.
I tried this despite the mixed reviews. If you value your time at all, I would say buy Netgear instead. I wasted hours with this before sending it back. I think there is a reason why the price on this thing is dropping. I think Microsoft owes an apology for the quality of this product
I bought this player to replace a flash memory player because I wanted greater capacity. All was well for the first three months and in its fourth month it suddenly died for no reason. The hard drive was "clicking" and it would not recharge. I bought it when it first came out so I paid $179 for it and I would expect it to last longer than four months. I even read a review here where we were offered the advice of "smacking" it. I can't believe that someone would even suggest that. I am not in the habit of having to hit a sensitive piece of electronics and should not have to. This is 2004 not 1904!The pros are good, easy to use software and the con is that it is poorly built.Buy it at your peril!
Hi guys. Hope this will help to solve this situation.I never received my order SPORT HEADPHONES.I'll wait another week after that I'm gonna contact my bank to put hold on payment.Please contact me and let me know whats the status of this order.Thank you.
Of the mp3/FM players I have accumulated, this is the first one that had satisfactory FM reception, audio output strength, and display readability. That said, there is one galling thing that will force me to look for something else: I listen to long mp3 files recorded from streaming audio with Replay Radio. I like to leave those, in order to listen to FM for a while, and come back to them later, where I left off. If one tries to do that with this product, it will make one go back to the beginning of the track. SanDisk customer support says that the place will be held in that circumstance only with an Audible Dot Com track, but not any other. (It does hold the place if one merely powers the unit down, without switching to another function.) The "deciders" at SanDisk have thoughtfully decided to put this poison-pill feature into their products. By so doing, they put the interests of Audible Dot Com ahead of the interests of the customers who pay money to buy their products. Shame on them!!!
Svat advertises 24/7 support; this consists of the videos they have on their website... I have tried to contact SVAT for networking set up; by phone, email and live chat... I recieved a phone call on the 5th day of calling etc, only after leaving a message stating that I was returning the product and going to write a bad review... The live chat is never live, emails have not been answered... Set up is not as easy as said to be...
I have the older model and I have gone through 2 transmitters because they eventually won't power up. The speakers are great but I can't seem to get a transmitter to last more than a few months.
I bought this because of a rebate offer. I paid full price, printed out the rebate form and waited for my SD card. When I received the card I filled out the rebate form and discovered that they will not mail a rebate to a PO Box. Since I live in a rural area, a PO box is my only way to receive mail. I wrote a letter of explanation and mailed everything in. No reply of any kind from Viking. Spend your money elsewhere.
Software is the worst I've ever used for any application from a major manufacturer. Nuff said. Have no idea about the device and its capabilities. The software is so limiting I can't even get past it. Makes iTunes look brilliant.Update:Going back. Device itself has potential, software is for kids.
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.
Honestly, you get what you pay for. From the minute I got this thing in the mail, I loaded it up with music, put new batteries in and was ready to go. Unfortunatly, the device was not. I had to keep playing with the battery to get it to turn on. When it did finally turn on, I listened for a bit and put it on pause.....when I did that, it shut off and once again, I was playing with the battery to get it to work. I've tried Energizer Lithium batteries and Duracell thinking maybe it was the battery but sad to say, it wasn't. Like I said, you get what you pay for...what do you expect for 20 bucks? lol. When it wants to work, it is great....but those with little or no patience are urged to stay away from this device.
Bought for daghter. 3 months later DVD player doesn't work. Phillips service center is terrible!
Well I read all the glowing reviews and thought this would be a great mouse for the Mac. But.... there is NO software for the Mac to program the buttons!I called Logitech and sure enough, no support for this mouse.has anyone found a way around that?
I was disappointed at the instructions being less than heplful in knowing that the charging of the product for 4 hours prior to use was necessary or it would stop working.It was not revealed anywhere that the product had to be removed from car dock every day to be charged even if it was in the car charger and would stop working and have to be reset, which no instructions how to correct, warnings or directions are given . And last, not easily to get technical support on the phone.
This is the first review that I have written and I only do it to save others from the mistake of buying this device. If you want to watch DVDs, prepare to be frustrated across the board. DVDs don't eject, so you have to power off device and power back on and hit eject button immmediately, often times you have to do this several times before it works. It also never remembers your last place on the DVD. I had an Onkyo DVD from about 10 years ago that was way better than this one. This has to be one of the worst devices I have ever bought.Only positive is that streaming works fairly well, although frustrating that you don't have access to Hulu.
This thing does not work and is not worth returning for a refund. I just flushed my money. I plugged it in and it lit up but my iPhone wont charge. I tried it in another car and it still didn't work.
I bought this stereo from Best Buy during the beginning of September 2006. My mistake was thinking that this stereo would be as good as a similarly priced Sony stereo. Not true!At first, I loved this player; great controls, bright screen, lots of radio presets. It even promised to play mp3s. After about 45 days, it stopped playing CDs. I would put in a disc, factory compact disc, not a burned CDrom, and it wouldn't play. Best Buy stated it was a manufacturing problem and refused to refund me. Be warned, my stereo broke in less than two months. No more Dual products for me, ever! I ended up buying a JVC player as a replacement.
I got this printer last year as a present. The printer worked well at the time, although it ate up A LOT of ink. Then I went to use it for the first time in a few months and all it would flash was a error message. I called, but they wanted me to pay just to TALK to someone about the problem. So, instead I got online and talked to a person there about the problem and all she could tell me is that it was a software problem and that I could trade it for a newer model but it would cost me a $100. Okay is anyone else seeing a problem here? I don't recommend any HP products....this company obviously does not stand by their products and instead I recomend Lexmark...they do!
Microsoft has the worst batteries of all time and there controllers kill off reg recharables idle there zune 64gb hd charging off usb on my pc it got really hot and then poof it was dead forever same goes for there controller batteries
It doesn't work with HP LE2201w. If I plug it into the monitor and set the resolution 1680*1050 60Mhz, the monitor only display part of the screen. I think this cable only works with low resolution less than 1366*768. I plug this into syncmaster 175s. At least, it works this time but gives a blurry image.
I had the D-Link DIR-615 and once installed DIR-655 didn't noticed any difference. Speed did not increase neither did the range of the wireless reception.
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.
My recent purchase of the 2GB Titanium Cruzer was a disappointment. Everything worked fine until I tried using the U3 SanDisk software to safely remove the Flash Drive from the USB port. I then, received endless error messages that it was not safe to remove the flash drive. I also was unable to remove the flash drive using the Windows removal option. So, I finally, contacted SanDisk Tech Support only to spend an hour going through the tech's written protocols and consulting with her supervisor to no avail. I was then told to go hire a computer tech to solve my computer problems, along with a euphemistic "Have a nice day." Well, instead of paying for a computer tech, I'm returning the SanDisk 2GB for a flash drive that is still compatible with Windows XP. The truth is as several other reviewers of the SanDisk 4GB Flash Drive have pointed out, problems with SanDisk's U3 embedded software and OS/Window XP lack of compatibility and that's the fault of SanDisk's U3 design.
This device will not decode dolby digital. It only passes thru a dolby digital signal to an external decoder, and I could not even get that to work over the coax or optical inputs. I guess for what I paid it is OK, but what I want is to get true dolby digital to my A/V receiver from my notebook via digital (optical or coax) connection. The ads make it sound like this is all you need. Don't believe it and don't buy it !!!!
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...
I'm a teacher who bought this for my Sensory Room. I have had it for a month and have had nothing but trouble with it. The antenna broke off the second day when I was trying to tune in the radio. The CD player would work for a few songs and then would just start skipping. Today, the CD player quit altogether. I don't even want a replacement, just my money back. Don't buy it!!
There is a pixel that is always lit (bright color). It should have been failed by the QA from the manufacturer, if it was shipped as a new product.
I am very disappointed, I bought two of this locks, for me and other to give to a friend, less than 60 days of usage they just broke the lock, started to fall apart!So think twice before this "deal"!!!!
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.
I bought a Tungsten E assuming I was getting a &quot;good value.&quot; But, after about 5 months, the digitizer failed. With only a 90 day warranty, it would cost me $125 to have Palm fix it. Once fixed, they will only stand behind it for 30 days! If you like to gamble, this could be a nice unit for you. If you would feel bad about throwing away $200, be warned!
My headphone jack has to be exactly halfway in to hear sound with this adapter. Forget about running and listening to music at the same time.
Im so glad I read the reviews, its a good thing it hasn't "popped" on me yet but Im not going to wait till it does, so bye bye plasma.
the battery that came with it does not workthis could just that I'm plain out of luck, but it won't charge and needs to be replaced. Since I am in Brazil, this involves going to reseller that's out of my city and waiting for a few weeks before I can start using it.Bleh!
Let me save you people some trouble. 1). This card does work on pc's. 2) Apple Computer has pulled it from the Apple Store 3) It does NOT work on G4 towers with theexception of the "MIRROR-DOOR Models ONLY! " 4) ATI tech support acknowledged to me that they where only able to get the card to run on a MIRROR-DOOR MODEL G4 and nothing else, yet it continues to be marketed for "AGP G4 Towers". There are no AGP cards currently manufactured for the G4 Tower. THe only card which works at this time is the Radeon 9200 (PCI). If you need an AGP card you MUST go to &eacute;By for it. Please Believe me on this...I learned the hard way and want to save you the hassles that I went through. :-)
I purchased this item for my son less than one year ago. Within three months from the date of purchase (almost exactly to the day the warranty ran out) the DVD began skipping and not playing DVDs. I had to buy a separate DVD player and hook it up to the AV jack in the back of the TV so my son could watch movies.So far the screen still works but it already has a greenish color beginning to cloud part of the left side of the screen.My son is very upset that his favorite TV is no longer working correctly. This year I will buy him another TV/DVD combo but it will not be this model.I recommend that you read all of these reviews before you decide to purchase this item, I wish I had done that. I learned a tough lesson the hard way, I didn't do the research.
I thought this would be a wonderful system until my home was burglarized and they deleted the recordings off my system. It was my fault that i did not change the default password but the system is so sluggish and hard to use that it's difficult to do so. There is no backup of your recordings and the cameras are easily pulled off the wall by criminals. Look for a better system if you're hoping for safety and security after a robbery!
I bought the Lexar reader from a Lexar dealer and when it arrived it was defective. I sent it to Lexar for a replacement and they sent me another defective reader. I phoned and spoke with someone in tech support and they said that they no longer had new units to send out, only ones that customers had returned.
Okay, this is a cheaply made but relatively good little power strip; I could buy a similar one for 3.99 or less at home depot, but that's not what I'm upset about. The item description has changed since July of 2008 when I bought this item, but it used to say this was a five pack or a case of 5. The price seemed reasonable given the prices I'd seen at the stores and I believed it really was a 5 pack for thirteen bucks and change. So I bought it and of course, I only got the one power strip. Amazon was good about offering to resend another order in case someone made a mistake picking the item at the fullfillment depot and they did send me another ONE, so I let them know I only received one again. To their credit they offered me a full refund if I returned the power strips and Amazon would even pick up the tab for shipping. But the moral of the story is: don't believe the case quantities on these deals, there's a lot of erroneous info in the inventory. On the bright side, you could always return any goof ups.
This little gem worked great the first time I hooked it up to my computer. When I got time to put on some more songs and recharge my computer would not even acknowledge the player. I could not add or remove music and then the player would not even turn on. My son and daughter both have different brands of players and they both work so I know it is not my computer. I sent it back and am in the process of looking for something else.
The camera is okay, and the pictures are okay, but I've had to return two of them because the USB/downloading feature from the camera stopped working. Customer support is bad - after 90 days they want to charge me [alot of] dallars to fix it - this is for labor (one year warranty covers just parts). There seems to be a problem with this feature - I wish I did my research beforehand - I would have never purchased this camera.
I thought I could just use this simple cord for my iPod shuffle to connect to my car stereo, but after 1 month, it is shot. Sound goes in & out, not clear, seems loose but it's not. On to seach for better quality.
In my time I have had three Ipods total. Recently I have purchased a Creative Zen Vision and creative has also released a new player called the Creative Vision M. They both are way better then the Ipod video. Here is a list why i think it is better.1.Most importantly you can buy an extended warranty on the product that Apple does not offer. I am not sure if they offer it now but when I got my Ipods they did not. They have tech suppport but not actual replacement warranties.2.Replaceable battery..That you can buy!3.Screen is the size of the Ipod4.For us Windows users it is plug an play compatible. I can hook my Vision up to any computer and it will work.5.Never gives me an error sign with a folder..Which happened allot with the Ipod.6.Good video player.7.Has FM tuner and recorder, built in.Yeah the ipod is the best selling. It is a ok player, the zen vision lacks some things the Ipod is great for. The way the ipod works with Itunes is great but its not the reason to buy a good mp3/video player. If you are looking for a good video player go for something with a larger clearer scratch resistant screen. Only problem i have with the Vision is you cant buy shows like you can with Itunes. Itunes files wont work with anything but the Ipod. Kinda stingy of apple.I think if you are looking for an MP3 player look at other players..See if something else may work for you.. The Ipod is not the only player out there. Keep that in mind.
The sound is good, the transfer of files to and from the laptop are easy enough. My problems:* There are only a few buttons to do many things. What the button does depends on how many times you click it (sort of like double-clicking a mouse), and which menu, and what stage of that menu, you're in. Only, the buttons don't always seem to work as they should. So you're always navigating about all sorts of menus and submenus that you don't really want to be in, seeking the menu you want.* The screen is tiny. And though it's lit in blue, the lighting doesn't last long. You can't ponder the menu long before it goes dark. Maybe iRiver figures that if you're over 40, you're not a valuable consumer for MP3s anyway, so who cares whether you can easily see the menu or not?Trying to read the menus (impossible at nightime), and then navigate about the menus, clicking and double-clicking, is a frustrating experience.I'd prefer an MP3 recorder with more dedicated buttons (i.e., buttons that each do only one thing), and a bigger, brighter screen.
I've had many different kinds of earbuds, and I've never experienced any that were as uncomfortable as these. These were too difficult to use and once in my ear, extremely uncomfortable. Putting on headphones should not be an intellectual exercise. I know where the foam is supposed to go -- it just doesn't get there (in my ears, anyway) without exposing the hard plastic tube. I would not recommend these to anyone.
I bought this machine primarily for home video processing with the new Blu-Ray technology and using HDV at 1080i. I have a Sony camcorder that records in 1080i and I bought Sony Vegas + DVD Platinum edition to edit the videos and burn to the Blu-Ray. Sony Vegas refuses to support burning to a Blu-Ray so, it remains a useless and expensive feature for now. Sony's various branches do not work well together and each sends you off to the other for support issues. Skip it, wait for Apple's version to come out.
I regret sending my money to these thieves. I would send the ink cartridges back, but honestly it is more trouble than they are worth. Neither the color or black ink cartridges work ~~ DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THESE SELLERS UNLESS YOU LIKE THROWING YOUR MONEY AWAY.
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.
I purchased this remote thermometer so I could try smoking tri tips in my propane BBQ. The first thing I noticed, the on/off switch for the transmitter is under the battery cover. That means that you have to remove the battery cover to turn the unit on. After several uses the 'lock' mechanism broke, now the battery cover cannot be replaced. I guess it is time for duct tape.The receiver is hard to setup.Overall I am very disappointed in the quality of the device, why they put the on/off switch under the battery cover escapes me. I guess I went looking for a bargain, unfortunately I found one.
I bought ten of these a few years ago. I was told when I bought them by the guy who recommended them to me that they were cheap and some failed from the start, but the price was the lowest possible. He was honest. I didn't have any fail right away, but have had three have noisy fans and one fail completely. They can get you by and were good enough, barely. I was replacing the power supplies in dell optiplex 260's. I had to cut the Dell's case to get them to fit. (Dell uses a non standard format. The Dell's power supplies had a similar quality to these. The Dell's never got noisy, they just failed. These worked better, but they main fan on them got really noisy on a high percentage. Good enough for a low end PC but it will probably require replacing in a couple of years or less.
A month has passed and still no response other than getting a receipt from Amazon. Did I purchase a warranty or did I just roll down the window and toss out some cash?
My title is my review. The thing worked for a week. After that it wouldn't power up anymore. Chinese junk.
I downloaded an update driver that Interlink had mistakenly uploaded to Microsoft and it caused a failure of the RemotePoint and part of my system. Without appearing to try real hard or to be concerned about the mistake they had made, tech support was unable to correct the problem or even get my system to its previous status. They just gave up. Attempts to contact others in the company were futile.I don't believe they have their devices fully integrated and functional with Win 2000 or XP. I replaced the unit with the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth. The Logitech mouse and keyboard installed flawlessly and both work great. Great range and much less cost. The Logitech units get Five Stars.
The speaker are Cr-p. They say they work at 150 feet. They don't work 15 feet. POOR SOUND, FADE, BREAK UP. SOMEBODY MUST HAVE PAID SOMEONE TO WRITE POSSITIVE ABOUT THESE. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF BELEIVING WHAT WAS WRITTEN AND BOUGHT A THIRD SPEAKER AT THE SAME TIME. IT'S GOING BACK ALSO. I HAVE NEVER WRITTEN A BAD REPORT, BUT THESE ARE THE WORST! TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!
looked really bad for a filter, putting a napkin inside the frame would have been better. but u get what u pay for.
Not worth the time or money - Poor Quality - Even Worse Sound - lots of crackels and pops - inside interference!
I bought the iPod 60 GB White and could not wait to use it. I charged it and loaded up about 1000 songs and had problems from that point on. The iPod had great sound and performance. After the battery ran completely down I tried to recharge it and it locked up. I rebooted it and charged it. The locking up happens everytime the battery runs down. After 6 months the iPod would not reboot and for $140.00 apple will fix it but with no guarantee that this will not happen again. No thanks, I will not ever buy an iPod again...
With high expectations, installated on my receiver per directions. Extremely weak signal. Installation instructions rechecked. Looked correct. Re-, rechecked installation instructions and reinstalled. Same pitiful result regardless of location. The silly FM antenna wire and AM loop that came with the receiver were VASTLY superior. Forget about it.
I bought this DVD player 6 months ago for my Mom's Birthday, which was a few days ago. I always buy early and wanted to take advantage of all the deals around Christmas. The first time we plug it in we get the menu and the DVD starts. Then nothing. I have 40 DVD's and every single one doesn't work. I get a no disc error. Tried returing it to RCA and they say no! I have to pay some huge labor fee. I am past amazon's return policy, so basically i spent all this money and havn't even gotten one single use out of it! This is the second DVD player we have owned and it ...(stinks)! we bought one for ...(less money) at target that has lasted over a year and works perfectly! Do NOT BUY RCA!
I bought this drive based on good user reviews. The drive failed within 6 months where previous drives (other brands) lasted 5+ years. Customer service is basically non-existent. You are not able to speak an actual person. You have to file complaints on their website and then re-log in to check their status. Bad, bad, bad. Like most people, I rely heavily on my external drive and am left high and dry when it goes bad. One needs immediate triage when a drive goes down NOT 3 weeks of worthless web posts. They will not stand behind their product and will divert all responsibility.Do NOT buy this drive unless you need an expensive paperweight.
I bought this bag and thought that it was a good solution, small and light, yet big enough to slip in both my laptop and a book.Well, don't try putting that book in there. After just over two months of ownership I was walking along and the shoulder strap pulled out sending my computer plunging down to the concrete. The stitching that secured the shoulder straps had come out.Do not buy this bag, if it can barely last me for two months, it certainly cannot last the test of time.
I bought the printer as a present for a girlfriend. I gave it to her and I left on vacation. When I returned she told me it did not work properly. I tried to do an exchange but I was told after 14 days they will not except it. I believe it is the cartridges that are bad and I asked if I could just exchange those, but was told the same thing. I now need to purchase another one.
The absolute worst product. Stay away!! There have been zero days that i have not had a problem witht this adapter. I get the Windows BSOD EVERYDAY. Went out and bought the Linksys equivalent and have not had any problems thus far.
It's 14 gauge, definitely not 12 gauge. I based this on visually comparing it to known 14 and 12 gauge wire, after stripping. Also, one of the pair is silver color, not copper color. It could be tinned copper, or aluminum.
had to return the headphone remote ( Imuff) with no problem. I would not work with IPOD Nano 3rd gen. works on others just not this generation. my return and refund was taken care of flawlessly.
I have been using these strings for a while.I always went for them because they were the most expensive I could find and figured they were the best.Now I have been playing guitar for 8 years and I guess you could say why didn't you just stop buying them.Honestly, I would always just buy these guys and they last a long time but other than that they sound nothing like the D'Addario EXP16 that I just switched too. If you must buy these do not buy them at a medium gauge. They are way too rough and actually uncomfortable to play. There is a reason almost every guitar maker puts LIGHT d'addarios on their guitars. Trust me.
Not at all happy with this device. The claim &quot;compatible with all serial devices&quot; the reality is it is not . I wanted to connect my LaserWriter to my iMac (serial to USB). After much frustration I called Belkin and was told that this product does not support LaserWriter printers. Belkin was not very helpful and returning the product means I am out the shipping. If you are considering this product call to get specific compatiblity specs.
I bought this printer not too long ago .. absolutely the worst buy I have ever made. This printer is noisy .. slow .. EXPENSIVE to maintain .. (ink finishes fast .. and if you don't use it for awhile ink dries up as well) .. truly a worthless piece of machinery.Cheap design .. no on/off button .. Epson claims high resolution with this printer .. .. don't even bother looking at specs .. this unit is truly a waste of money ..Definately not a crown jewel .. or a printer .. on any standard.
Although this product works almosts as good as Magellan and at one time was cheaper than the magellan 500 - nothing still beats the "Hertz never get lost" original which is magellan. And now Magellan 500 is selling cheaper than Delphi at Frys. Buyer beware, you may get "free software update" offer when you buy the Delphi unit, but this will never get to you at all. I bought my product since April, called them up again and again and again to inquire about when I can get the updates because some streets just are not in their software database yet. But its been almost 6 months now and after a couple of broken promises from their tech support ("In 2 weeks the CD will be sent to you...") The purchase date was well within the offer date, I filled up their online software update form, etc. I even called their tech support and suggested that they have a page where I can download their updates instead of waiting for the CD. So far I have been pretty civil about this. Didn't scream at the tech support, no snide remarks, nor sued for false misrepresentation - so I'm just going to settle for warning any potential buyers about the software update rip-off.Potential buyers beware! There are better and now cheaper GPS models out there - try the Magellan 500 for one - it now sells cheaper at Frys than Delphi is at Circuitcity.
I've had the LaserJet 1018 for about 6 months. It's cheap small and looks nice on the desk. About a month ago the printer stopped pulling paper correctly and that's when all hell broke loose. I should have simply thrown the printer out. Instead, I did like most would do....I tried to work through HP support to get the problem corrected. Don't bother. Just throw it away.
This works decently for about 3 weeks at a time, then freezes up. Powering off and on does not fix it. I have to completely reset it, and then set it up again for my wireless network.
In keeping with Apple's tradition of placing form over function, the iPod Nano is yet another masterpiece of industrial design. The minimalist controls, the sleek and elegant shape of the case, and the carefully crafted user interface will please the most people.But the iPod is not without its flaws. In order to keep the controls and user interface simple on the device, Apple pushed almost all functionality over to their iTunes application. Without iTunes, the iPod is practically worthless.When I tried to set up my iPod, I first had to install the included iTunes/Quicktime CD-ROM. Apple bundles Quicktime and iTunes together, so you cannot install one without the other. When I tried to install the application, there was some kind of error that damaged my computer's registry. So not only was I unable to use iTunes, I couldn't visit any websites that used Quicktime. Worse, the damage somehow affected some drivers so that my PC wouldn't recognize my HP Personal Media Drive. After hours of troubleshooting, I had to reinstall my operating system. I then tried to reinstall iTunes, but there was another kind of error, so iTunes wouldn't install properly. I could sync my existing music library with the iPod, but it wouldn't access the iTunes music store.This iPod has been more trouble than it is worth. If iTunes worked properly, it would be outstanding. But serious problems installing iTunes has completely undermined my faith in iTunes, my iPod, and Apple. Worse, songs purchased from the iTunes store is in a proprietary format, and will only work on your computer or on an iPod. So if you decide to part with your iPod, the songs that you've purchased from ITunes will not be portable, unless you convert them to MP3 or some other format. The entire thing seems company-storish. You need iTunes to run your iPod, and you need your iPod to play music purchased from iTunes. A very clever business model indeed, Steve Jobs.4 stars for the iPod itself0 stars for iTunes
I have been looking for an Armband for the Vision that looked like you could use it with out it popping off when you get a pump in the gym. I was excited about this product until I opened the box, it both looks and feels cheap and unreliable. Of course I am going to give a try, and 30 minutes into my work out the velcro pads that secure it start to come off the actual band.
A family member bought one of these emachines a few years back, and it's already gone bust.The machine takes forever to boot, and is a total lemon. No, excuse me, that's an insult to lemons, which have some nutritional value and are great as an extra in all kinds of recipes.The emachine, on the other hand, is a complete waste of good, hard-earned money. Based on the internal family experience, don't even THINK about it.
As you would expect from a Sony camera, it has good picture quality in daylight. The night shots are not so good since it has only a 2 sec twilight mode. And the lens isn't very bright either. (P72/P32 have brighter F2.8 lens)Battery life is excellent and LCD screen is good. World charger and NiMH batteries are included.Check out the specs of this model carefully, its different from P72/P32. This one is 2in thick, has old & slow 2x zoom lens and is bulky.Its a shame Sony tries to sell 3MP/2x instead of popular combination of 2MP/3x. Not to mention the extra cost of propreitary memory sticks compared to CF/SD cards. There are so many better camera's in market than this for a lower cost, I don't see any reason for this to sell.
I expected more from this microphone after reading the reviews. After-all this is only a mic; there is no headset which might make it worth the purchase. The mic boom is flimsy and can not even stay in position without scotch tape. I could not test the mute feature since the amazon dealer did not send that part. And as for the mic quality I could careless because it is unwearable. This makes the product useless for me. I hope others have a better experience.
I got this HDMI switch about five months ago, but it has started to act up in the past few months. I was beginning to have problems with both my DVD player and cable box, with the picture blanking out once in a while. I did some tests by disconnecting the switch and finally figured out that it was the switch that was acting up. I've disconnected it and gone to manually disconnecting the HDMI cable from behind the TV because those blank screens were driving me crazy. Just imagine how you'd like to miss a minute while watching your favorite TV show or a good DVD.I'd say it lasted about 2-3 months before I started having problems. So if you can buy it from a place with a good return policy, go ahead and try it out. Otherwise, avoid this and any switch that looks like this as it seems to be a common model which is rebranded differently. I bought from handhelditems who doesn't accept returns after 45 days so I'm out of luck. I'll be looking for another switch.
If you are an active user who doesn't dedicate their entire lives to making sure you take good care of your headphones, don't buy these headphones.* The major problem with these headphones is that underneath the removable squishy inserts is a delicate tube that is easily breakable even if the squishy inserts are on the tube. I broke this tube within the first few days of use and had no more use for them.* If you plan on keeping a close watch on these headphones and don't share them with others (therefore not spreading your earwax residue that builds up on the squishy inserts), than by all means buy them.
My netbook's Ethernet port stopped working and it isn't really worth the hassle to send it in. But since I sometimes use the netbook to configure network devices and wanted a way to move large files at a reasonable speed so I needed a hardwired port. I bought one of these after seeing that the overall reviews were good. I should have read further as it was a big disappointment. First, the thing is huge--I've used a travel mouse in the past that is about the same size. Second, this device is USB 1.1 and finally there's no Windows 7 driver available. I was, after much effort, able to install it using the Vista driver available from Belkin. My reward was whopping 5Mbps transfers. I realize that the USB 2.0 standard has only been out a scant 10 years so I guess its unreasonable to expect something would use 2.0.I then bought a Linksys USB300M which I received today. The UPS driver was barely out of my driveway before I had it installed and testing shows the 90Mbps transfers that I'm accustomed to with a hardwired network connection. And the Linksys is just big enough to hold the connector so it won't take up any room in my bag.
So, I have been evaluating this camera for a week now and related Axis software. The only issue I have run into so far is this recovery problem over a wireless network. Unfortunately its a killer for the product. Rebooting my 2wire modem hangs the 207 camera, which requires a power cycle to recover. If you are planning to remotely manage these cameras, they must be reliable and never hang, no matter what! In my case, no one is at the property to cycle power on a hung camera... so monitoring is dead until the next visit to the property. This is unacceptable in my opinion. Its very unfortunate, since I like the Axis software and the camera quality. The support channel over the web at Axis is weak as well. You get one question answered per day, which would make a 20 minute telephone conversation 20 days long. I don't understand why you can't get phone support, it would be much much faster. In any case, I would not recommend buying this product if you are planning to run with a wireless 2wire modem. I am sending this and a 211w back to Axis.
I purchased this unit in Oct. 2005 and like others, it malfunctioned in July '06 with no sound coming from the unit. I tried to receive service from the local service center listed on Denon's webpage. They took the unit from me and then three weeks later called me to tell me to pick up the unit as they don't repair units not purchased from their store. Why are they listed as a service center?? Strike One. In Aug. sent the unit to Denon's main service center. Like others experience, numerous calls with looong waits to speak to someone resulted in different information each time. Some said it was repaired, some said they didn't know anything and some said they hadn't started to repair it. Lousy lousy service... Strike Two. In late Oct. received a Fax and a phone call saying the unit was damaged upon shipment to them. At this point FedEx would not do anything because a claim could not be filed after 21 days. Many more frustrating conversations with Denon employees and eventually they agreed to fix the unit and repair the damage. Recent calls resulted in different stories again, "No the unit has not been repaired" "No record of any communications" "No, that person no longer works here", blah blah blah. Strike three and beyond. Well, I'm still waiting for resolution and don't expect I'll be satisfied. Whatever you do, take this and the other reviews to heart and DO NOT purchase any Denon products. They do not make a reliable product and worst of all they do not have anything that resembles service to back up their products.
I bought and received this unit and have had it about a week. It is OK for the price and a very entry level system. However, any video or audio buff will be very disappointed. This unit is average all the way around. The DVD player is a DVD player, nothing amazaing, the VCR works, the AM/FM radio works but the antennae and reception is way below average these days, the sound is OK and possibly a bit below average for this low end unit. Overall, for a 2nd system, a very small room, a child, etc this is a reasonable unit. For you main system there are many better options - seperating the VCR from the DVD home theater would get you a much better unit and then just pick up a low cost VCR. Nothing impresses me about this Toshiba. Its barely average all the way around. Owning a higher end Toshiba, this was a disappointment. The remote control color scheme and reflectiveness makes it very difficult to read, small buttons, confusing menu system, non-lighted remote. I give it 2 stars because it does play DVDs and videos fine. However, its radio, sound, remote, and menu's are way below average. Better off with a cheapie end Koss, Audiovox, etc unit.This Toshiba replaces an older broken GO VIDEO unit for someone who required DVD/VCR. The GO VIDEO unit was several years old and was considered entry level low end at the time. However, it performed better than the Toshiba. The GO VIDEO lacked the CDRW, MP3, AM/FM, etc features common on today's current models though.To sum it up, I would pass this unit by and either look at the lower priced units or seperate components and spend more money on a better overall setup.
I had one that was still working, but thought it time for another one for a back up as I use it a lot, upon receiving it, I called my friend in Fl and said Hi, what do you think, she said huh? I can't hardly hear you, I checked to make sure it was turned on, than checked volume and yes it was up, so I moved it all the way down and then all the way back up and still had to speak very load to be heard, as for hearing her, it was not nearly as well as I could hear her on my old set, so I probably over rated this product, panasonic used to make good products but seems latley every thing I buy from them is not up to standards. If you want to yell while talking on this product then it is for you, I would not buy this product again.
Have had several issues with this product. Back to manafacturer 3 times. Poor support from Toshiba each time. Tech support(Canada) is merely a call centre that dispatches purolator boxes to return the unit rather than a source of help.2 new motherboards and a new battery later its working fine..except that at less than 6 months old this unit is now obsolete. Toshiba has so far refused to support Pocket pc 2003 upgrade on this product.So much for an upgradeable product. Technically this product should be able to support 2003, but once again Toshiba has let its customer base down. I can tolerate a faulty unit, but not a product that is no longer supported less than 6 months old.Guess that will be the last Toshiba I buy. Please dont buy this product....save yourself some grief and give your money to a manafacturer that gives a damn about you.
Setup of the router was pretty simple. However, I could not get one of my computers to connect, and so I called tech support. What a joke. Tried several times to reach them. My total wait time was well over one hour. When I FINALLY reached someone, he basically didn't help me. The entire conversation lasted maybe five minutes, after which the line went dead. (Does this sound familiar?)I bought this product because I was under the impression that Netgear supported their products. It looks like I was wrong.
I used it happily for a month, then when I tried to use another software program to do a backup, Logitech's software interacted with that program and ended up taking over my laptop's onboard mouse and keyboard, so that I could do nothing but take the computer to a repair shop and $250 begin using it again.
There are times where a add-on device works well with a computer, and there are those items that think they can work well, but ruin your computer, or your other items for it. This USB 2.0 hub from Iogear is not one of those. This device doesn't work very well on all devices that are USB 2.0 compliant. It didn't work on my MP3 player, my cable and broadband service, and especially didn't work on my printer, and that was damaged. If you are going to use a USB 2.0 hub, make sure it is 100% reliable when you buy it. Otherwise, something that is important for your computer may be damaged.Price: DConvience: FOverall: F 1/2+
I purchased TV back in July 2007. Now white spots are appearing all over the screen. I found that this is due to a widespread problem with the DLP chips. The repairs are about $600 from an authorized Samsung repair shop. However you can do it yourself for about $180. The chips themselves are about $170 plus a few bucks more for some thermal paste.Anyways I am pretty disappointed by this TV and in Samsung. A 5 year life for a $2400 TV just doesn't seem right. Sadly I recommended this TV and other Samsung products to others - Hopefully my friends won't experience similar problems.Just as an FYI the white spot problem is prevalent across several models. Some models are covered for out-of-warranty repairs by Samsung. So its worth calling in if you are experiencing this problem with a different model. In addition, if you have this model call in anyways - I am thinking if there are enough reports Samsung may include this model in their list of TVs that are covered for the white spot issue.
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.
I call tech support at least 30 times and nobody answer the phone. Left a message and they called me 2 weeks later. I returnedthe Boom
This product does not do what it claims it should do: increase the signal reception. It actually decreases the signal to the point almost no channels are coming in. The product simply does not work and is a major disappointment. Don't waste your hard earned money on this junk.
I have a Canon Pixma MP470. After I installed the ink cartridge it began to leak and caused a lot of problems. I won't be purchasing this again.
I always have to move the boombox from room to room to get reception. When I do finally get some reception I have to move the antenna all over the room to keep it.I wouldn't recommend this product until they work the reception problems out.
The product page indicates it is a Microsoft official product, but the product I got from "Super Fast Delivery" was a cheap knockoff from China. Order at your own risk.
This head set sounds great and the mic works well but does not stay put on ear. You have to keep fixing it.
The keyboard is not bad, but I expected a little more for the price. The mouse doesn't always respond well. Sometimes it works perfectly, other times it doesn't move in the direction I want--although it only happens if I try and move it quickly. The keys on the board are rather resistive for a keyboard, so that takes some getting used to. Next is the size, I wasn't fooled by this because I checked the dimensions before I purchased the item, however "mini" is not a term I would apply to this product. It is the size of a laptop keyboard (one without the number pad), and the footprint is only a couple inches less then a normal computer. Lastly the wireless, this seems to be working perfectly. I'm about ten feet from the computer and the device operates without failure. All in all it makes for a decent HTPC keyboard/mouse combo. It gets the job done, but it isn't exactly spectacular. If you aren't buying this for an HTPC or a similar computer, don't get it.UPDATE:After using for time I'd like to clarify some things from above. Particularly the part about the stiff keys. They are wretched and unresponsive. I have to slow my typing down and pound on the keys just to cut the number of failed-to-fully-push-down-typos, otherwise it is about one every other word.
The memory card works in the camera to take photos, how ever the photos can not be down loaded. I have an other San Disk, Compact Flash, 1GB that I have used for 8 years that works wonderful, down loads every time. My question is why will one work an not the other?
Cartridge failed after 6 weeks and I don't print that much. Return expired after 30 days. I am trying to get an exchange.
Just a warning if you are buying this for the new Pentx K-X DSLR camera. It does not have an outlet to plug in this pin-type connector. I imagine there may be a cable made for the Pentax K-X; however, this is not it. Best not to assume anything without explicit detailed information. I guess I'm the one who deserves the 1 star rating!
I purchased my 1st Samsung model HL-P4663W DLP 50" television for around $2,800 back in 2004. And a 3 year extended service plan back for $617.00. During the next 3 years the TV had to be repaired 5 times. Mostly boards replaced. The cost if I didn't have a warranty would have been over $1200.00. Also there was much down time with no TV to watch in between. After my warranty was over of course it broke again. So I called Samsung and complained and emailed them copies of my receipts. After a time they offered me a new 50" model HL-T5076S DLP "at cost" $700.00 including shipping.It worked for almost a year before it went out. This time it was the lamp door switch. The mount had warped due to heat. I fixed that then my lamp burned out. Then 2 months later the new lamp burned out. So I bought a name brand lamp which lasted until yesterday 10 months. Also if the outside fame of the TV (which is black & thin) gets some sun on one area in the early mornings & the picture will look warped or skewed Samsung could not figure this one out. How can you not know what the problem is?
I'm using this on a Mac. To their credit, the Mac set-up program is visually appealing, but the whole thing is far too complicated. And the other reviews suggest it is the same on the PC. The remote will stop communicating with the computer for no apparent reason. The response is sluggish. You have page through a dozens screens to program one button. Setting up multiple button routines was extremely tedious as there is no way to duplicate the routine to reuse parts of it for another sequence. Given the considerable set-up hassle and expense, I don't feel I've advanced very far except to have three remotes in one package, with only partial function. The remote itself is well designed. The buttons have a firm, "made contact" feel, unlike the squishy remotes that came with my various units. The Glow backlight is a plus, but doesn't stay on long enough. The control screen isn't bright enough. The ability to LEARN commands from the original remote is a big plus and the manufacturer could probably make the set-up experience a lot simpler by having the user just step through and identify each button. As tedious as that sounds, their reliance on an incomplete and often incorrect database of umpteen million electronic products just makes troubleshooting and error correction a nightmare. For the super premium price, I expected a much more sophisticated product.
My product ordered the PalmOne did not work on arrival and it was returned promptly and I was cedited the total amount.So, although I didn't receive a satisfactory product the interaction was completed.
I ordered the combo package and waited for two weeks to receive this antenna..the booster and home office package came with in a weeks times...how is it that I get the wrong antenna when I buy a package deal for the I-PHONE...and get the wrong parts???
These weren't as good as I'd hoped. When I put them in, it made my music too loud, the least thing they fell out, generally they did not work for me.
I tried getting a replacement for my first one which had a broken space bar. The 2nd one had a space bar which did not even move. I wrote a long review and Amazon did not post it. Bottom line, stay away from this keyboard! You will only have to return it. It did not even come shrink wrapped and looked used. I said a lot more the first time, but Amazon likes to censor any negative comments. I use to be 100% satisfied with them, but not after this experience!
This is a wonderful camera, but, read on.Just over a year from purchasing this camera, the shutter button stopped working. I took it to a local camera store, who would not look at it; they wanted $225 before they would touch it. I then turned to Kodak, who wanted $135 just to look at it, or, for $199 they would take my camera and send me a "reconditioned" camera of a different model (talk about adding insult to injury; send me someone else's lemon!). Such a deal!! So, this really beautiful camera sits in a drawer.Kodak, what happened to your quality??!! A camera should not fail after such a short period of time.My advice, if you want to buy this camera: get the extended warranty.
I received this portable TV last Friday.ConsNo receptionNo pictureNo soundNo viewing in any part of Los Angeles from Santa Barbara to Long Beach. Other manufacturers portable TV's work great but Axion's doens't.ProsMakes a great paper wait(sp?) (I would look up how to spell wait but this product doesn't deserve that much of anybody's time) and door stop to remind you how much money you wasted on the Axion product.Maybe all Axion products are this bad.Let's hope they refund everyone's money and make a version that get this...works!
Inexpensive good , viability bad, I buy these two at a time because they last a very short period of time. Paul
I spent over $120.00 for this item. After 1 week it began clicking. After 1 month it died. I would never buy another Rio product again. It was difficult to program and interfase with my PC.Joe Bauza
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.
One of the ways my wife and I kept down the costs of photography at our wedding was to use a photographer who gave us the proof prints and negatives and let us make the albums ourselves.I'm a photo editor for a major web site, so I felt comfortable with this arrangement. I've scanned thousands of slides, photos, and negatives in my time... of course with my employer's fairly expensive equipment.I was at [store], just browsing, and the advertising on the box said this could scan negatives and slides at 2400 DPI. Ummm... yeah.When I started trying to scan negatives they came out horribly. The color was terrible, even with manual adjustment, and the images came out extraordinarily grainy.I went to Microtek's support web site to see if maybe I was doing something wrong without realizing it. The support form made me state the problem in 250 characters (approx 42 words) or less. I described the poor quality issues as best I could.Microtek advised me to use certain settings... the exact settings I'd been using, but couldn't include in my 42 words or less. I told them that's what I was doing, but they still came out poorly. Microtek's response was that I should buy a dedicated film scanner, like their ArtixScan, if I wanted better results.Let me say that the flatbed scans of regular photos came out just fine. But you're paying extra for a transparency adapter that will let you scan slides and film, and then does a poor job of it. If you just want to scan prints and documents, buy a less expensive scanner without this half-baked feature.I did a LOT of research on flatbeds that could do good film scans, accomodate multiple film sizes, and do it at a decent price. I finally settled on the Epson Perfection 3200, though the price at [store] was a bit more than double the price of the Microtek.I have since returned the Microtek and am very happy with the test results I've had from the Epson so far.
I bought this used. It seems that it doesn't support my printer at all, a very popular Brother HL-1240, which I bought over 6 years ago! I actually had to go and dig out an old USB inkjet printer to connect it and confirm that the blinking red light meant printer not recognized (it worked with the inkjet and stopped blinking), as I did not find *any* info about the red error light in the manual, and I did not find any info on supported printers either despite a lot of searching on the web, except for the claim on the box that it supports *all* USB printers, which is obviously false. Buying these things is like Russian Roulette. Unfortunately I cannot return it.
I ordered 3 of these DVD players (all from different sellers) thinking it was the "perfect" gift for my two neices and nephew for Christmas. When they showed up I realized they could only be plugged into a TV; there was no viewing screen to watch personal movies. I felt it was a little decieving how they were advertised as "Portable DVD players" but made no mention of the fact that they didn't come with a viewing screen. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this until it was too late to send them back and find something else for my neices and nephew at Christmas. Very frustrating.
These adapters do NOT work. Don't waste your time or money ordering them. I bought two chargers in my order and tried both of them in multiple cars, the phones indicate they are charging but the battery life remaining in the phone never increases. Waste of money
Easy to use, but the signal keeps dropping out unexpectedly in both home/car use. If the unit is turned off and then turned on again, the signal often comes back for a few minutes. I will be looking into higher-end products.
This amp worked OK on my fuzzy channels, clearing them up somewhat...but in the process it over-drove the channels that were clear to begin with and made them fuzzy.It wasn't worth it to me to lose those clear channels, so I returned this device.
THESE TAPES WERE VERY CHEAP BUT ONCE YOU ADDED THE SHIPPING IT WAS ABOUT THE SAMES PRICE AS THE REST- TAPES WERE ABOUT $4-$5 AND SHIPPING WAS @$15. OH WELL THE TAPE IS GOOD QUALITY AND I NEEDED THEM.
Bought this unit because it was a good price and really wanted a portable MP3 boombox. It should not be called a boombox, as it certainly is incapable of booming. I work in a fairly noisy production area, and only can hear this player by being next to it, a problem I think is due to being strictly a 9-volt system. Also, like all the other reviews, the MP3 loves to screech on the slightest hint of haze or dust, much more on an honest scratch or fingerprint. Embarassing. Wish I'd bought another selection, but the design is nice.
We paid $300 for this piece of junk. We hardly ever used it, and now it won't play DVD's and won't open. In reading the reviews, it seems to be a widespread problem. I was told by Sony, and I quote, "this is a rare case. This DVD Player has received rave reviews from the customers." Apparently they haven't been reading the same reviews I have!DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT and seriously consider NOT buying a Sony DVD player. They aren't reliable and Sony won't admit that they have a problem.
Had a Belkin that needed replacing. Went with this one based on the reviews. The Colby was terrible, all static.
Sounds terrible. It's very hard to get them to stay extended. Total waste of money.
This lock is of "VERY POOR" quality. I bought it for my Dell Inspiron. It fits easily into the slot, but I was able to pull it out with a short tug. It will give absolutely "NO" protection to your laptop. It has an extremely flimsy mechanism. There was a $6 shipping fee. You might as well take $12 and throw it in the garbage. I wasted my money, don't waste yours.
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.
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'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.
At the time I order this product the currently released Cisco ASA version was 8.3 around June 2010. The product arrived with Cisco ASA version 7.2 installed which is quite old. This is the version release history for the product: 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 so it not like it was just one version. One has to migrate from 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 in that order. Missing several updates, it is very frustrating to be face with maintenance work right out the box.For those who care about such things 7.2 has known security vulnerabilities, see 'Cisco Security Advisory: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances' or [...]. Meaning the product basically ships in an unsecure state. I am not willing to put the device online without it being fully patched.I called Cisco several times about using the devices warranty period to get updated firmware so the product would be fully patched. Cisco would not do this. It has been a real pain working through their email and phone tree support. They often would not respond. I had to keep calling back over and over and restating my problems. Honestly, those guys do not care. At one point I was asked for the size of my annual IT budget.I eventually bailed on the idea of getting phone-email support and looked at getting a Cisco SmartNet so I could get the updates myself. They are not free downloads. This is unbelievably expensive. I tried to get a cheap one off of Amazon from Restockit but they were unable to fulfill the order at that low of a price and ended up not charging me.I am a home user who wanted to move up from my Linksys firewall to something more secure, fault tolerant and VPN friendly. In the past, I've used an old pc running linux but the pc fan, power supply, and hard drive have never beed designed as fault tolerance equipment. The Linksys router has been great in this regard but that community is not as active at keeping pace with the newer hardware. Frustrated, I'm currently searching for a small fanless, ssd pc with hardware accelerated AES crypto and multiple LAN ports. They are pretty hard to find.
I bought these headphones for the full price of $44 dollars, and letme tell you, they were not worth the price. Although the overall quality of the mic and sound are okay, the comfortableness of these headphones is just awful. Although the padding around the earpiece certainly looks very cozy, in reality, they are hard, and hurt my ears. I cannot wear these for more than 45 minutes without getting an awful headache. I'm giving them two stars becasue the mic clarity is actually pretty nice, but overall, they just are not good. I do not recommend buying them.
I used this device for about one month before it failed to work. I guess you get what you pay for - cheap price for a cheap product.
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.
I purchased this TV for $2400+tax in November 2005. In April 2007 it ceased to function. Fortunately I had the Best Buy (should be called Worst Buy) 4 year performance service plan (for which I paid an additional $400). It took a few days for the independent contractor that services the warranty to pick up the set, then it took 2 weeks for me to get it back. When I got it back it turned on just fine the first time. The second time I tried to turn it on it no longer worked. It's back in the contractor's shop now for who knows how long. Best Buy won't replace the TV until the FOURTH time it fails to work....I will update this review...
If I could give ZERO stars, I would. I read other reports about the battery charger not working and stupidly didn't believe what I read. I too, purchased TWO rapid charges, and neither of them work! I thought it was the battery pack so now I have 4 of those, but the chargers simply DO NOT WORK. This is like the TWO Kodak Easy Share Printer Docks I purchased. Neither of them work either, but they will at least charge the camera batteries. What an expensive way to charge a battery! Needless to say, I will never buy another Kodak product again.
No sound came out of the pillow speaker. I removed the cover on the speaker and the sound came out for two or three weeks and then I was unable to get any sound at all to come out. I plugged my extension cord into a different pillow speaker and the sound came out just as it is supposed to.I would not recommend this particular pillow speaker to anyone at all. It is just a waste of money. I got this other pillow speaker at Radio Shack for $6.00 and it's better than this piece of junk. You can adjust the sound on the $6.00 speaker. You can't on this one....even if you could get any sound to come out.
One touch recording? I could not find it. This is not the type of instrument that you can take out of the box and run with. It is overly complicated and the instructions are horrendously written --- if not often outrightly wrong. I could not find one important screen per the instructions where it should have been. Actually it did not exist but its alternative was found by accident elsewhere. This machine operates counter-intuitively. It is hard to figure out what is going on since there is little on-screen interaction once recording is started.Now there is the whole issue of the value of this machine. After laborously making a copy of a vhs onto a dvd, I discovered that the target tv/dvd player did not accomodate the dvd-ram format. It seems like using this machine is a crap shoot as to whether the disk will be compatable elsewhere. Unfortunately, the industry has not standardized much yet.I will say that Panasonic has the best phone technical support I ever encountered [fyi, I am a former tech support manager myself and no stranger to technology]. However, one needs to keep calling to get through and judging by the wait time of twenty minutes or so, many others are finding this product difficult to use as well.I only bought this unit for the most basic of needs: copying vhs tapes to dvd's. I could not imagine how much more difficult it would be to do the fancier applications. I am wondering out loud if it would have been cheaper and easier for people like me to just pay someone to make the copies in the first place.
What an incredible disappointment this product is.The copper strands inside the jackets are so thin, it's almost impossible to strip the jackets off without cutting the copper strands inside. And even when you are lucky enough to finally strip the jacket off without cutting the copper strands, the strands are so thin that they do not stay together when you twist them tight so you can insert them into a speaker or A/V receiver... the wires stray out in all different directions no matter how hard you try to twist them tight.Also, Belkin resorts to the deceptive practice of wrapping their middle strand with plastic sheathing to artifically increase the gauge rating without having to use more copper.The sound this wire produced was horrible. I ripped it all out of my walls right after installation and went with Monoprice cable and it was huge difference.Stay away from Belkin PureAV speaker wire... it's useless! Try Monoprice's speaker wire... it's half the price and three times the quality. I uploaded a photo comparison to the customer images area for this listing.
This DVD player worked well for 5 months of intermittent use. Then one night it just locked up and refused to play. Now, when a DVD is put in, the player perpetually is "loading" but it has never again played a DVD. Magnavox's only response was that we could return it for a "reduced product exchange fee" which is 20% more than what we paid for it. Bottom line: DON'T BUY A DVD PLAYER WITH ONLY A 90 DAY WARRANTY, AND NO MATTER WHAT, DON'T BUY A DVD PLAYER FROM MAGNAVOX.
When I purchased this item, I asume that it has a usb protal to connect to my laptop. But it turns out to be a mistake. The portal it has can only be connected to a desktop. They returned my money, but I still feel that they should have made it clear in the discription.
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!
They can not be programmed without it costing alot of money to have them updated all the time because the local police channels change so frequently.
Daughter open present for Christmas and Plugged it in and check the radio and it work. Try to play cd and it would just spin and would not play. Sent it back for refund.
You can only charge your controller when it is plugged in and the XBox is on. Unless you enjoy being tethered to your television by a cable when your batteries are low, or keeping your XBox on just to charge the controller, I suggest you get some rechargeable AA batteries (and a dedicated wall charger.) Those batteries are multi-purpose and will always be charged and ready when you need them for anything--not just for your XBox controllers.If you are into designing games, be advised that the Play & Charge kit does not let you play and debug XNA games on the PC.
I bought this item back in December and it is March now, and it is already not working. I think the price reflects the quality. I had it placed in the harness the entire time and it stayed in our vehicle. Last week, it started hanging up and giving me the "wrong disc" error. Every DVD I tried to play it would give me this error. I charged it again fully and it played a different DVD for 5 minutes and it got hung up again. I don't think a quality electronic should freeze and give you this much trouble when it was taken care of in the manner we did. I would not recommend this product in any way. I would pay a little more and buy something of more quality. If you are enticed by the cheap price as I was, please by the $12 warranty. It will be worth it. As of today, they are giving me a full refund after 30 minutes of being on the phone. They promised me a replacement but I did not feel comfortable that if I bought the warranty separately that it would be covered. So, I was promised a full refund -we will see if that happens.
I've found that I can't use this case as it's too small and cumbersome to use.
Two different neck straps, a case that doesn't fit all that well, and a battery? If you need a extra memory card (and you will), you'll have to buy it separately. The kit was overpriced and not terribly useful, and since my wife was in a hurry, she misread the web entry and bought two! I would personally recommend buying an extra battery or two along with memory cards and a different, neoprene case, not this thing, but that's just my opinion.
I purchased this camera last summer. After about 2 weeks, the lens door started to make a clicking sound and stopped opening. I returned it to Casio for warranty repair. Called 8 weeks later, and learned that they had sent me a letter, which I never received. After two requests, they FAXed me a copy. It said that the camera had "corrosion," which was not covered by the warranty. Repairs would be $135 (cost was $200).I had the camera returned unrepaired, and carefully opened it. There was no sign of corrosion anywhere inside (examined it with a 10X lighted magnifier). I then exchanged E-mails with Casio Customer Service (an admittedly nice lady). She said that all I could do was to send it back for another exam by the same techs as before! I guess "the customer is always right" doesn't apply to Casio. Would not recommend this camera, or any other Casio product, based on this experience.
I bought one of these things because it said it was Mac OS X compatible, but it's not compatible with the latest version: 10.3. I called Buslink and talked to their Mac guy there (who was very kind and apologetic, by the way) and he said to send it back. It works really well under OS 9 (I believe it even works under 10.2 though I didn't test it), and it's a nice little player, but as of right now it won't work in 10.3. I asked if there was any possibility of a firmware update or anything that would fix this problem and he said no. He said it's possible that future generations of these will work in 10.3, but it's probably best to give Buslink a call to check before buying one!
I should have listened to the other reviews. I could only reach 1600 resolution instead of 1920 from my other VGA cable. I put it on my 21" monitor and it had crappy resolution and blinked an error message.Save your money and buy something from the store.
Had the unit for one week and it became inoperable. It was too cheap to send back, it was not worth the effort. I threw it out.
Why 2 stars? I could not update it - at first I had trouble getting the HD setup but once I figured that out (I am not a techie) it is spectacular.This is a great entry to HDTV since it is a great price/quality and had 2 HDMI slots - a rarity! The picture is crisp and breathtaking with HDTV. The HD movie channels are amazing. Each HD channel for network TV seems to display their shows in various screen formats, which is annoying, but that is not the TV.I bought this at BestBuy December 9th, 2006 and choose the 324 instead of the 325 model that has the 4000:1 contrast ratio because I didn't think there was a big enough difference for the extra $200+ I would have to pay and I like the styling of the 324 better. (At BB I had a 12% discount for Rewards Club members so it was $1029 before tax - Amazon has it at $900 something with free shipping but I didn't want to hassle with a shipping return.)I'm not a TV/techie type but when I learned how to do it, setup was easy (and yes, it does a few seconds for TV to turn on). When I bought the TV BB told me to see any channels in HD I had to have an HD cable box. Comcast in Baltimore City had set me up with regular digital cable when I moved in but it was an HD capable box (HDMI input in back) so all I had to do was call Comcast and upgrade to HD cable ($5 extra) and then hook up with the HDMI cable and disconnect the regular coax cable. FYI - if you sign up for HD cable at Best Buy they take $50 off your TV. I bought the $99 Monster HDMI 4' cable there too for convenience.It's light enough for me to carry in the box so I didn't have to pay the $50 delivery or setup fee (also free on Amazon). Everyone complains about the sound, but it seems fine to me - but I am not used to surround sound anyway. Hope this helps! : )
When i plug it in to charge my iphone or shuffle, it will only work when it wants to. when it does work it charges just fine and doesnt spark or explode *not kidding* like other cheaper adapters i have usedshould have just bought a little more expensive one- you get what you pay for
Normally I don't ever write reviews but this product was so incredibly bad I had to write one warning everyone to stay away from this product.First impression: I was very disappointed when I received the item. All it consisted of was two cheaply made plastic that easily costs under 5 dollars. Before I bought the product, I tried searching for many pictures besides these generic ones taken from bad angles and I can see why they never wanted to put up good close-up pictures on their website - the product is almost too embarrassing to show. It's build, finish, quality, everything is terrible.OK it's not all about the looks I thought, so I took it out and tried to put the case on my Macbook Pro. The top part fit pretty well, but one of the notches on the bottom part didn't even fit over my laptop. Also, some parts of the case (especially the right part around the ports) don't even snap onto the laptop so you can easily bend it back and possibly even cut your finger (which I almost did).After about 10 minutes of wrestling with the bottom piece (I've tried putting it on & off numerous times), I looked at the case and saw all these nasty looking finger prints that were easily visible (case was black). Obviously I got really turned off and decided to return this schmuck product straight back to Amazon tomorrow.So the take home message is: DO NOT bother even looking at this product. I'm going to buy a cool-looking custom made sleeve instead with my $50 right now after I submit this review.
I have had two of these drives and the best of the 2 was able to keep all of the data for about 6 months. I had about 2000 folders with an average of 250 files each using about half of the drive space. The first drive kept track of the files for about 10 days then it lost track of the last 40% of the folders but didn't free up the disk space. Support said to upgrade firmware and customize about 20 settings, format the drive and restore all of the data. I got the vendor to come up with another drive and this one was better. It kept track of the files for about 6 months. Then it started to do the same thing. Believe me these drives are not worth anything. If you have one I suggest you keep good backups. If your looking for a drive don't waste your money on this one.
Tried this drive with Window 98 SE. Problems with the drive's( http://www.iomagic.com/) interface to windows 98 SE operating system included Pinnacle software http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ shipped with the drive no support to speak of here either with Studio Version 8 16.1 MB &quot;patch?&quot; and Hollywood FX. Could not get the tutorials to work with drive even after download of 48MB &quot;patch&quot;. 15+ minutes on phone, leave a message. Sent an email, no response 36 hours later (business days) Live chat option under support, no responce after several hours.
I kicked around even giving this item 2 stars when it prints it is OK. However HP has to be wise to these guys because the printer will shut down with an error message almost after every print job sometimes in the middle of it.......... Then you have to fiddle with your printer to get rid of the error message before you can print again. Bummer!
Be careful.. Do not buy any product from the seller... it's really cheap. But they are sending different item not the one originally posted. This time I got 5pk not 10pk. Be aware. I have sent an email to the seller.. but, they are not responding to it.
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 this because the Panasonic phone I have is so uncomfortable to hold, it causes muscle spasms in my hand after a few minutes. This headset has lots of static, and also cuts out every few seconds, making conversation all but impossible. It would only be throwing away good money after bad, to pay to return it, so instead I warn others not to waste their money on this item.
I bought this elsewhere because it was on sale but like the previous reviewer said, unless you have a very light camera don't get this. And it has to be a very light very compact camera. Even then I seriously have reservations about whether you can angle the camera at any angle except horizontal. I wanted to use it with my high zoom canon sx30is point-and-shoot but the whole camera just droops down because the locking mechanism for the angle is too weak to handle it. In fact, whether the position is locked or unlocked, you can hardly tell the difference. This tripod is not even worth the $1.99 I paid for it.
Like most of the reviews this thing has not worked for me. I will try getting some new software.
These speakers sound great but if you lose (or break) your remote control after the warranty period you are pretty much SCREWED.My remote control got lost in a move from one house to another house. Regardless of what you may think of my organizational skills the point here is the only way you can get a "replacement" remote control is to BUY A NEW Z-5500. That's right boys and girls, Logitech is not very logical or techie when it comes to irresponsible owners (such as myself) of the Z5500. They will NOT sell you a remote control separately. It comes "FREE" with the purchase of the Z5500 and that's the only way you're going to get another one from the Logitech company. I even spoke with a supervisor and he told me if you want another remote you need to buy the whole system. Huh??? WTF???NOW to be fair, if you buy the Logitech Harmony remote control for about 200 bucks (don't ask me the model number, I forgot, and there is no model number to be found on the Harmony -- I checked, sorry) IT WILL control the Z5500.Still, Logitech's customer service sucks!
This PDA is a joke! Don't waste your money on this PDA! Don't buy this product. You'd be better off writing notes on your hand instead. I bought this item in April 2004 and it stopped working after 7 months. I tried to turn it on one day and poof...nothing. If I had known that it had so many problems...I wouldn't have purchased a PALM product. I would just buy Sony!!
After a year of frustration with this unit I'm finally tossing it and getting an ASUS RT-N16 instead, which supports open source firmware and gets rave reviews for its stability (when loaded with the Tomato firmware).The DIR-655's hardware is great, strong wireless coverage throughout my 1750 sq ft flat and great speed. Setup is not for newbies, you'll only want to buy this if you're comfortable dealing with a hundred different settings for your network (which is of course how people want to spend their time :-)Problem is, the unit constantly drops connections and reboots itself. I have the A4 hardware and the stock 1.32A firmware, it would reboot itself at least once every 1-2 days, usually when someone connected to it but not always. There are hundreds of articles on the net about this problem, and I've tried a dizzying array of workarounds that people suggested.The most obscure involved flashing up to a Russian Beta firmware version which then allows you to them flash down to 1.21, which everyone hails as being the only stable firmware release. I'm there now, and now it'll stay up maybe 3-4 days, then bang back down it goes. To get to that level of stability I had to disable every single optional feature, so there goes the value.Luckily it brings itself back up ok, so that's good. But if you're streaming audio or video, good luck.One feature I wanted, the ability to connect a hard drive to the USB for network access, was useless because you had to install special software on any client to access it in an obscure way - not going to happen in a big household.It's a shame D-Link allowed this to happen on a high-end model like this. Their automatic firmware update doesn't even acknowledge the existence of the more up-to-date versions (1.34 isn't much worse than 1.21 from what I can tell) which they have up on their website. Really poor performance by D-Link, why are there NO good wireless router providers??? I'm going to give the open source Tomato a try on the RT-N16.
DNS on this router stopped working every other day! Very frustrating. Will never buy a Zyxel product again.
I had purchased two of these fans, and dealt with the same drama as other customers. I bought them primarily because of their appearance, and the remote control features. After a month, both of them made a very annoying screeching noise that was the worse. One of the units had motor oil leaking out of the bottom of it. I was very disappoined because both of these fans cost way too much money for me to have to deal with such trouble. I just broke down and purchsed another fan that was cheaper, blew more air, and was just as quiet. Do not waste your money on this product. The only thing it is good for is looking pretty. Other than that, it is the horrible!!!!!
I just received my Denon S-101 from Amazon. Following is my advice if you're considering buying the system:- This system looks amazing - the design is very modern. The iPod feature works well and the DVD is responsive. However, you are buying an audio system not a piece of art, which takes me to my next point.- This system audio is very poor. The surround effects are not convincing at all. And when you play music in stereo it doesn't sound natural. I am surprised that Denon put its name on this piece of equipment.I am returning this system to Amazon tomorrow, it would not last 24 hours in my apartment. I am very disapointed because I was hoping that this would sound like a Denon system worth $1,000 (on sale for $399). But unfortunately, it looks expensive but it sounds cheap.To replace the Denon S-101, I am buying the Bose CineMate ($400) from he outlet and the Sony DVD ($139). A few bucks more and I'll get an elegant system that sounds clear in my small apartment. Good luck to all of you who are looking for a descent system. Don't give up until both your eyes and ears are convinced.
This 7 in 1 camera with it's really great design and advertised features, quality and performance I am yet to see out of this product. I tried fooling myself into accepting the quality. Everyone who has seen it loves it and I'm sure there are some of you that could live with and love it. My experience with it is as follows. The video recording is no better than an average digital still camera with video capability. The mic isn't bad on the audio recording. The still pictures are only slightly better than a cheap net cam. The flash is totally out of range or control, say 5 to 6 feet no closer or farther. The mp3 player is terrible. The voice record function is the only acceptable function. Far from a 4.1 megapixel advertised quality. MPEG-4 format out of this camera sucks. Overall, this is a decent quality camera for a kid to goof with and a waste of 100 bucks in my book. Put it towards a decent mini DV camera.
I was in the market for a new message machine, since my 1990 AT&amp;T tape machine broke. Sound quality, above all, was the most important quality for me. I scoured the web for something that would get the job done -- the Swatch seemed to fit the bill. Not so. I am appauled with the sound quality. It is very bad. Both the outgoing and incoming messages are muddy. Don't confuse volume for clarity. The volume can reach high levels, which is nice. However, because the messages are so muddy, it is very difficult to hear what is being said, despite playing it at a high volume. I can't believe that some company can't manufacture a DIGITAL answering machine that is high quality, and sounds as good, or better than a tape machine. I'm willing to pay for one if it exists. Sadly, the Swatch is not that machine, and I CANNOT recommend it to anyone.
SmartShopper SS101 Grocery List OrganizerBy the time it you enter your items...you could've hand written it 10 times!!!!!!!!!! It didn't always recognise your voice commant....having to repeat it over and over. Then finally, trying to enter it by using key codes. 15 minutes later...still trying to make one entry that isn't on the programmed list. Not specific enough. Sometime you need a certain size or brand. Just entering "peas" might not be enough information.The video makes it look so easy. "I SHOULD"VE TAKEN A VIDEO"...to show the truth!!!!!!!! It got returned. Handwritting is so much easier.
We have had nothing but trouble with this unit since we recieved it.We are NEVER going to buy a Samsung product again due to the trouble we have had with this and the one we had before. We bought a brand new Samsung DVD player in January of this year and right away it was defective.The people's words did not match up with their mouths.We called they had us ship it to NJ.When we got it back 1 month later it was even worse so we sent it away again and through much struggle on our part finally got them to send us a this unit over 4 MONTHS later.It is loud,skips 3-5 seconds on every movie,and quite often rejects the movie entirely,even brand-new ones.Also the people we dealt with were rude,not at first,but they became rude when we asked for a replacement unit and thsy said if this one had problems we could not get a new one.So PLEASE do not buy this product.I am going to put this out on every web site I can think of.
I used this item for the first time on a 5 pound pork roast. I put it in the oven at 325 degrees and within 45 mins it was telling me that it was at 160 degrees &#34;target temperature&#34;..............no way, no how. I checked it with a meat therometer and of course it was only 120 degrees, I hope I can return this unreliable piece of crap.
OK, but much larger than I expected (physical size, not capacity. also, the bundled software is seen as MALWARE by a number of security applications!
It worked fine for six months. Then, out of the blue, it simply stopped working. The little bugger simply refused to turn on. Yes, I checked the batteries! I foolishly keep buying Panasonic products and it always ends the same way. They just stop working. Isn't this stuff supposed to last or is it all disposable?
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.
The price is good but you get what you pay for. Every time you touch the connector you get terrible feedback.
I bought these hoping to run with them. They bounce around too much, and the music goes in and out. I also think it created some problems with my ipod. I sold them on ebay.
When I open up the package, the head of the cartridge looks worn and used. Installing it on my printer, it complained the cartridge is bad.Buyers - beware.
It is definitely temperamental, and I have had to talk to Apple tech support a number of times. . . for various problems, such as freezing up and not responding at all, for instance. When that happens you have to let the battery run out completely, which means you have to re-download everything that was on it when you power up again!! This has happened twice in the less than six months I have had my iPod.I don't know if there is an MP3 device that is better - if there is I would love to know about it.
Don't do it. I have one and it doesn't do half the things they claim.And HP just discontinued the printer and shipped the support over seas.
This is an awful product. My setup is mixed - some of my PCs have wired Ethernet, others use Netgear RangeMax cards. Whenever a PC tries to connect wirelessly, all connections are killed, the router has to be rebooted, and even our DSL router has to be rebooted. Not the kind of performance you expect from a premium-priced product!For reference, here's our current network setup -- note that it's all Netgear, meaning that it should work seamlessly.1. One Netgear wnr834b wireless router, connected to DSL modem, WiFi turned on with WPA2-PSK (AES) enabled.2. A Netgear gs105 switch (great product), which is connected to the Netgear wnr834b.3. Two PCs connected to the gs105 switch.4. One laptop connected to the wnr834b router, using a Netgear RangeMax wn511b card.Finally, Netgear doesn't offer some basic security settings that Cisco/Linksys offers. These include the ability to make the router's admin page only accessible over SSL wired connections. This is a feature Linksys has had since at least 2003; it's surprising that Netgear hasn't implemented it.
THE GOOD STUFF: This holder also fits the Treo 300, which is a little large than the 180 and 270 models. The clip is tight and secure and fits nicely on a belt. The swivel portion of the clip makes carrying a breeze as it allows you to position the unit according to your situation. (Sitting in the car, for example.) The velcro flap secures the Treo quite well. The leather is nice. I thought there was a flaw in it when I noticed the front had a slight bulge/crease in it, until I realized it was a pocket on the front for business cards and such. Turns out to be a nice little touch!THE BAD STUFF: To use the Treo, you have to pull it out, thus exposing it to possible damage. The velcro is noisy when opening the flap, thus preventing discreet use. And, FINALLY, the &quot;button&quot; on the back that slides into the clip broke off. This renders the case useless as clip-on device. Repair would require cutting stitching from the back, inserting a new &quot;button&quot; and re-stitching the retaining patch of leather back onto the case.I am now searching other options.It is too bad it broke like this. Despite its shortcomings, it was the carry case of choice for me. My third try. Maybe it's &quot;fourth time's a charm?&quot;
This thing worked terribly for me. The web interface often did not work. Had to push stuff over and over. My VOIP would not work and I could not forward the necessary ports to get it working. Performance was also sub par.
Today I Googled my Zenith Plasma TV, model Z50PX2D for reviews. I was amazed at how many other people had the same experience that I have had with this TV. It was a great TV until about two days after the one year warranty expired. It's funny how Circuit City (were I bought the TV) had kept contacting us about getting an extended warranty. I kept declining, my thinking being, I spent $3,000.00 on a TV, I should be good for 10-20 years. Stupid!!! Two days after the one year warranty, we lost all picture on this TV, nothing but a black screen with audio. This was preceded by red sparkles being visible on black screens and sometimes during actual viewing of a picture. I called LG and at first they said too bad, the warranty was for one year. I was mad! I decided to try again a couple of days later and call them again. This time LG said, no, my warranty was for two years and they would replace this TV with a new one of the same model. This was unusual to me, seeing how they changed answers on their policy, on the second call I made to them. I asked them if our warranty would start over with the new TV and they said "no", we would be under our original one year warranty. I asked them if we could get a full refund and they said "no". I asked if they were aware of an ongoing problem with this model of TV and they said "no". I told them that I have bought TVs at pawn shops that have lasted 10 times as long as this one did. The person who I was talking to at LG, laughed. He must have thought that this was funny. I for one, do not think this is funny. $3,000.00 is a lot of money too me and I can't believe that there has not been a recall on this model. Will the second TV do the same thing? If so, I have spent this money on a two year TV and LG will have a large problem on their hands - ME!
Neat gadget,too bad the software is incompatible with WIN XP.I tried everything I can think of to access the photos on my brand new top of the line Gateway 825GM Desktop to no avail,(and yes,I followed the instructions explicitly).I can however,view them on the tv,but have no way to "save" the pictures.I have emailed Barska tech support.......stay tuned.
The product description is misleading! This keyboard does not include a "Built-in Touchpad". There is an outline where the touchpad would appear - but this is just a seam in the plastic. I was ripped off.
This is a great laptop, works like a desktop, a tad loud but bearable. Unfortunately the power jack has come lose and it means I can't power it on anymore. Read more about this problem at: http://www.howtofixcomputers.com/bb/ftopic73146-0-asc-0.htmlor http://broken.typepad.com/b/2004/03/compaq_laptop_p.htmlFrom reading forums this problem goes back to 2002 and affects other makes of latop where the DC jack design doesn't take in enough of the power cable leaving it open to user abuse. When I say abuse I don't mean chucking it around, I think catching it a few times is enough to dislodge it from the PCB - sooner or later this will result in a blown motherboard (from what I've read online).I've not used other HP products but I would advise anybody spending 1000 plus on any laptop to search online for any potential design issues as well as take out an extended cover.
I bought this camera for my birthday in an attempt to replace my bulky Kodak DX3700. I downloaded the photos onto my computer and they looked like photos I had taken with a cheap no flash digital camera I bought for $40.00 four years ago. I even tried to change the settings, but the photos still looked pretty bad.It's a good size camera, but it takes the worlds most grainiest photos. But I think I'll stick to Mr. Bulky.
I've been using Palms for years, but I have had nothing buy problems with the Tungsten E. I have never been able to get this PDA to hotsync, except when software was first installed. I don't have time to reinstall the software everytime I want to sync.Basically, Palm was ahead of its time. Then time caught up and passed Palm by. Simplicity was Palm's virtue, but each additional feature has only caused Palm to lose reliability and usability.
This is a great idea but one that is not ready for prime time. The signal is either poor, or the traffic reporting system is very bad. Soemtimes I will be sitting in traffic at 6 mph and there is no indication on the GPS that there is traffic. The signal is poor if I am more than 20 miles away from detroit, so planning my route BEFORE I am stuck in traffic is not realistic with this device. 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). It might say heavy, but sometimes that means traffic is going 50 MPH.It is actually sometimes 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 - it's a great idea on paper.
I read the reviews but bought one of these anyway after the guy in the store assured me any issues with the DVD player had been fixed. WRONG. DVDs get stuck all the time. We probably give up on watching one out of every three movies because of the sheer frustration. Basically it goes like this: everything is fine until at some random (usually crucial) part of the movie the picture will pause itself. None of the buttons on the remote will work. You have 3 choices:(i) Wait. Sometimes it will start again by itself, but usually only for a few seconds before it stops again;(ii) Note the chapter you were up to, eject the disc, turn off the power, turn it on again, reinstall the disc, find the chapter and fast forward to the scene you were at. Don't sit back down though because 95% of the time it will happen again within 5 minutes; or(iii) Note the chapter you were up to, eject the disc, turn off the power, put the disc in a laptop and watch it using headphones (nb. doesn't work if there is more than one viewer).Read the reviews and do not be fooled: when it comes to playing DVDs this item is inferior to any $30 player you can buy in a service station. If you care about DVDs you WILL have to buy a separate DVD player as well as this item.Other than DVDs I use this to play music through an Ipod or laptop. The sound is pretty good. However, a friend just bought a blu-ray player with an ipod dock built in (which can be controlled via the remote and playlists viewed on screen) and 5 wireless speakers for $500. It sounds about a million times better.This item would be perfect if you live in a small apartment, don't watch DVDs and listen to the radio a lot or still play CDs. Otherwise you can get something twice as good for half the money.
The Coby TF-DVD7050 stopped working after one use [which was it's trial run!]. I sent it back for a refund.
I bought it because of the other excellent comparative reviews. Unfortunately it arrived utterly destroyed. Even the foam packing was all in little pieces--all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't help me with this one.
I bought 3 of these. 2 were dead on arrival. NO, 0, ZERO, Volts. I have more volts running through me than these 2 batteries did through them, quite literally. Eforcity does not return my attempts at contact. Never buy from Eforcity, never buy these batteries.
I paid $7.63 for this item plus $7.97 Shipping. The item was defective - won't even turn-on. I returned the item to the seller, ANTOnline, paying$6.10 for the return postage.ANTOnline refunded my purchase price but not the shipping charges. I have spent $14.07 on two way shipping and have nothing in my hand but receipts.Do Not buy from ANTOnline!!!
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.
I own a number of different Koss, Sennheiser, Sony and Grado products and I am extremely pleased with them all. (I truly believe Grado is the best of the four companies but they don't make an In-Ear product.)These "Plugs" are good for nothing in my opinion unless one wants to go deaf, get a blistering headache and have ringing in the ears. The distortion can only be described as a "sonic bass mudslide" that overwhelms and perverts all sounds coming through these "Plugs." I am genuinely shocked that Koss would put their name to such a terrible product; perhaps these "Plugs" are designed for a younger generation that wants to be deaf by 25 while listening to the type of "boom boom" bass that rattles windows? But these "Plugs" are the exact opposite of what an audiophile or anyone else who wants to just "listen" and "hear" his/her music, books, etc. through headphones. Before the blistering eight hour headache these "Plugs" had given me was through, they were repackaged and shipment was arranged for a refund. I've never been disgusted by a Koss product before but I feel that I write out my experience as a warning to others. Audiophiles and music lovers, BEWARE!In terms of In-Ear headphones, I would recommend the updated version of "The Plug" known as "The Spark Plug." It doesn't have as long of a cord but they haven't set my teeth on edge or caused headaches such as the one I received from "The Plug" and they do offer some passive noise reduction. I also recommend the Sennheiser In-Ear headphones. They are more expensive (in the 60-80 dollar range) but worth it if you have the money because Sennheiser does make a better product in my opinion than Koss these days. The truth is that Sennheiser surpasses Koss on almost everything these days.If you don't like In-Ear headphones (and I'm not much of a fan of them myself with a few exceptions) and don't want to spend more than $[...], the Koss PortaPro, Sennheiser PX-100, PX-200 (awesome and blocks sound!), the iGrado, Grado SR60 (the best for pure sound!), Sony MDR-Q22LP (great little set!) and Koss KTXPRO1 are excellent alternatives that I believe are truly worth five to ten times what they cost. I hope this was of some help.
There is one zippered area for the laptop, but the other pocket only has a small velcro tab. I would be afraid my items would fall out. Hardly even big enough for the power supply and mouse. Other than that it is nice - very light and strong.
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.
Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomPurchased camera for anniversary cruise photos, for which purpose the camera was quite satisfactory, with memory card holding over 500 images on the initial set of batteries [rechargeable].Purchased extra set of rechargeable batteries, Canon batter charger, and Canon a/c auxiliary power setup.After the first use of each set of new batteries, subsequent overnight recharges indicated "complete" -- i.e., blinking light on charger showed steady indicator. From that time on, the recharged batteries would only function to allow about 50 photos, before another recharge was required.In addition, purchased AA batteries failed to produce more than 50 photos.The recharged "rechargeable" batteries, both sets, will charge only to about 1.37 volts, and will not charge to a higher level.This camera eats batteries, both Canon's "rechargeables" as well as commercial standard AA batteries.If you plan to use the Canon A570IS as an AC unit only, then it is pretty good.
This is the second Logitech headset I've bought. Both the headset microphones crashed on me. Now I'm left with 2 worthless pieces. Will invest in a desktop mic and use laptop speakers.In addition, the quality of the cords is very poor.. absolutely flimsy. Logitech has let me down bigtime!
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 downloaded the firmware upgrade 2.15 and installed it on my Rio 500, however the RIO does not detect the RAM. I read somewhere on Diamond's website that some SmartMedia comes preformatted with the file structure for the typical camera and that I should reformat the card back to its blank state. Now just HOW am I suppose to do this? Remember: the RIO software cant recognize that the card exists. I have downloaded every update or patch I could find for the RIO, but I am at least for now stuck with two of these 64 MB paperweights. One of them was going to be a Christmas gift - glad I had the sense to test it beforehand.
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.
Ok, probably like you I thought this was a very cool camcorder. It's a great design, small with lots of features. The problem is that it has one fatal flaw. The left and right mic are on top and pick-up a high pich whine of the camcorder motor when you are recording. I tried to get used to it but after a few days returned the product with much regret. As an Engineer I couldn't help but be amazed how could such a simple and fatal flaw could have made it to market on such a great product.
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
Well mine was broken out to the box and I lost the receipt so by the time I got around to returning it it was too late. The lost receipt was my fault it not working out of the box does shows poor quality control.
If you are considering this product and you own a mac, I recommend you look elsewhere. There is a program that supposedly is supposed to work with a mac and this mp3 player (xnjb) but my mac didnt even recognize the player. In addition, I attempted to upload the firmware using my dads PC, but it failed to read the player on that too. Im not sure if it was defective or not, but it wouldnt read it on either computer. If you own a mac, go with an ipod and save your self some hassle.
Worked fine but I used it very little and the unit has died after about a year of use.
Hello, The Camera is great, but if you buy it from Amazon and it breaks, Pentax doesn't accept invoice from Amazon as proof of a warrantieable product. So basically amazon is trying to sell you an unwarrantied product.If you want it, go buy it somewhere else.
WHAT A PEICE OF GARBAGE.BOUGHT FOR MY KID, FOR HER TRIP TO IRELAND.STARTED SMOKING FIRST TIME SHE USED IT.RATE THIS ITEM WITH NO STARSHAD TO GIVE AT LEAST 1 STAR TO LEAVE MY OPINIONSAVE YOUR MONEY. THIS PRODUCT FIRE HAZAD
I bought this tv to coordinate with my sons room. It worked for a total of two months when the DVD palyer went on the fritz. In the end the dvd player completly died and i ended up buying a $30 dvd player for my son to watcgh tv on. Thank goodness the screen is still working, but it is not worth the money they want for it.
This item was never received. Out of frustration, I let it go considering it would probably not be worth the aggervation it would cause to try to straighten it out.
While it seems like a great idea, I was very disappointed in it's actual performance. The brush is a great idea although I already have several of them in my camera bags. The other end that is supposed to remove smudges and fingerprints proved to be just about useless in my opinion.After 'cleaning' two filters with the Nikon Lens Pen, I used a micro fiber cloth to actually get the smudges and film off both sides of the filters.As far as I'm concerned it's not even worth giving away as stocking stuffer.
I bought this thing and a Linksys wireless card as well, and set it up and configured it and everything setup perfectly without a hitch. However, the computers wouldn't connect. When I tested with a script that pinged the computers across the wireless connection I had 90% packet loss at 3 feet! When I moved the computer from the office to the living room I had 100% packet loss and 26 percent ("poor") signal strength - only two rooms away!Email to technical support went totally unanswered.So I can only assume that this product is a joke and that linksys will put out a real product soon and apologize for ever shipping this thing. I'd give up on them completely if their DSL/Cable router wasn't such a great product.
Battery Charge does not hold 25 hours in my XBOX Elite controller. More like 8 hours of continuous play. Great for convenience/multiplayer games.
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...
It says it will play for 35 hours on a single charge. I have yet to get more than approx. 4 hours out of the one I got. Not recommended at all. I'd rather spend the money buying batteries.
I am a certifiable Apple nut. I absolutely love their products. That being said... Avoid this at all cost. The video feature in mine did not work. The audio is sub standard and the remote is almost useless. You cannot navigate through your ipod at all. Try Kensington 33164 StereoDock.
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 !!
I can't speak to how well it functions as a network printer for Windows users or as a local printer. When I could get it to work, the print quality was pretty good (for the price). But I had constant problems getting the Macs on my network to find the printer. You have to use Bonjour (at least if you just want to configure the printer with the OS X printer setup utility). I downloaded the latest driver from HP. The first computer to print had no problems, but after that it was very hit-or-miss. The print job would try to start, and I'd get a message "Trying to find printer 'HP LaserJet 2600n'" - the printer never would be found. The printer has a control panel accessible via a web browser, but the built-in web server would often not respond when the printers IP address was entered. The printer uses DHCP. I also tried giving it a static IP address (both via configuring the printer itself with a static IP, and with configuring the router to assign it a static IP via DHCP) - none of this worked. I finally took it back. I'm still looking for a reasonably priced color network laser for Macs - maybe such a beast doesn't exist. This definitely isn't one.
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.
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
The sound quality is very good, but they player itself is really cheap and isn't very durable. I only had mine two months before it broke. It's also very hard to get help or service from the BUSlink company. In my opinion I would pay an extra $10 or $20 for a quality name brand 256MB MP3 player.
After receiving these, I found that for only a few dollars more you can get one hundred disks. Look into the hundred packs before ordering.
This thing just sucks. Ball did not roll freely, left mouse button was awkward. It's too tall. I am a longtime Marble FX user. Dunno why Logitech can't bring that most excellent device back, but this isn't ANYTHING like it. Save your money.
The player is not a bad player but it does not read CDG properly. So I would advice any purchasers who would like to order this product for karaoke CDG uses, choose another player.
We have the 256 MB and 128 MB versions of this product. First, the lanyard only works with a neck-strap so I took an older lanyard that hooks to my keychain. I don't know anyone who puts a jump drive around their neck. Second, the housing of the unit is scratched and pitted after only two weeks' use. Third, it gets really hot when it's in use. Not sure about that last one. Anyway if you can get this cheap, and you don't mind buying a new one next year, then go for it. Otherwise I recommend the Lexar versions whose housing takes the damage a bit more and will actually clip directly onto your keychain.
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!
Just as the previous reviewer stated: got two and they both failed within 1 week's use! I also didn't like that the description states that there is a necklace and a clip in the box (there isn't). Amazon did write me that there were higher than normal problems with this item.
I was looking for something to stream my mp3s to my home stereo so I went to Best Buy to see what they had. The associate that helped me pointed me to this device. For $50 I could not pass it up. I bought it in November of 2007 and I had to replace the unit twice, about a year apart each time, but it was under the warranty fortunately. Whether it was the battery or the base unit that charges the remote that went bad I am not sure, but Logitech does honor the warranty and was very quick and professional in the replacement of the device. I would give it a higher rating (I really like the device) but the overall lifespan takes away some stars.
I would not recommend Bio Drive yet. the technology is not quite ready for mass use. difficulty recognizing fingerprints. had to use rescue password, which my unit forgot. Since I already had secure work data on it, I did not want to return it as that was the tech support solution. So I am out $125.
This is a wonderful remote. I was finally able to consolidate all of my electronics to one remote and it worked like a charm... but then it freezes up! and there is nothing you can do other than toss it out! once out of warranty you can not get any support at all! And from what I have found in my research the "freeze of death" is not uncommon and there is no way to fix it.I have 2 of these and both have only lasted about 2 years. Not worth all of the dough I paid.
I purchased the Celestron NexImage Reducer from Amazon along with the NexImage CCD camera and just received them. The camera is great but there are issues with the reducer. First, it comes with NO instructions of any kind. I spent a few hours researching online to figure out the many caveats for this item's use. Second, I was disappointed with the item's quality. It has a light, plastic feel and the threads are poorly machined. Many people have had issues with cross-threading, but so far I've been lucky. Also, the threads are not standard gauge. The Reducer can only be threaded onto the NexImage camera and nothing else. Third, the lense in the Reducer was held in place by a small metal bezel ring that was loose and allowed the lense to rattle in its seat. I finally tightened it down, which stopped the rattling. Fourth, even when used correctly, this lense reduced the clarity of images. I suspect that the optics are poor or badly aligned.If there were instructions, they should state the following important points: The reducer needs to be screwed directly into the body of the NexImage camera after removing the short barrel that comes with the NexImage. It should not be screwed onto the end of the NexImage camera barrel. Once attached, the Reducer should not be inserted all the way into your reflector telescope's eyepiece receiver. You should only insert the first 1/2 inch or so, then tighten it in place. If you insert it all the way, you will not be able to achieve focus. The Reducer (and the camera for that matter) cannot be used with eyepieces. The camera is equivalent to a 5mm fixed eyepiece. The reducer is used to enlarge the field of view (i.e. to reduce the magnification). Without the reducer, the moon completely fills the field of view several times over. With the reducer, you see about 1/2 of the moon in your field of view. To get a full disk view of the moon, you'd need to get a different reducer lense. You will not want to use the Reducer lense for planetary imaging, only for lunar, solar or star field imaging. When imaging planets, you do not want to reduce magnification for a wider view. You want to do quite the opposite, so this lense is has limited applications.All in all, I was a a bit disappointed with this purchase, but for the money ($19) I guess I can't complain too much.
I wish I had read some of the reviews here before buying this program. It looked great, very nice design, lots of options. A few crashes here and there, but I've learned to save often. The real problems come in when you try and burn a DVD. Its really bad at only burning part of your DVD, which causes your movie to stop in the middle. Adjusting brightness can lead to an black screen on final DVD burn. Still images, which you lay titles over etc, all get lost when you save your project and reopen it.Its too bad, the layout and design is just awesome. I had such high hopes when I read through it. I hope they can fix some of this for the next release, since this version is nearly useless.
The radio broke only after a few months of normal indoor use at the gym(8-10 hours per week). Some of the preset buttons stopped working first. Soon thereafter, the unit just stopped working completely. Very disappointed with the purchase.
Sound quality good. Ease of operation fair. But tech support is a nightmare. Impossible to get on the phone and it's you who's paying for the 60 minute wait, after which you can't get anyone anyway. When you finally do get someone, they're not helpful. My unit had to be sent in before the warranty expired. Although there was nothing wrong with the playback they sent me a new unit and all the files I had recorded were gone. When I finally reached them, they were rude and bad-tempered. Stay away from Archos if you're smart!
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!
We had ordered a TCM-210DV Sony Standard Cassete Voice Recorder, but upon opening the item, we found that it was a a TCM-200DV.
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 purchased this memory card as well at Fry's Electronics in Oregon and my camera (Kodak) will not read it. It first told me the memory card was full but it wouldn't format it. Don't buy this memory card.
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.
This cable has TWO FEMALE ENDS. This is very unlikely to be what you need, unless some special circumstance applies to you. Normal monitors have a femal attachment. Normal computers have a male attachment. Normal monitor cables have a male side and a female side. KVM switches mimic this, having a female attachment as a monitor would. Unless you have some unusual setup, find a different cable.
After owning a pair of Sony MDR-V900 for well over 10 years I thought it a good time to break down &amp; upgrade to the advances made in the last decade with a dive into `wireless technology'. Unfortunately what I received upon the $170 purchase of these "top of the line" headphones was thin bass free, static laden audio that was sub FM sound quality at best. The reception on these is worse than my cordless phone (I live in a small apt &amp; the sound fades if I walk into my bedroom which is well under 50 feet away!). These might be ok for soft-core listeners who might need to run to the kitchen for a snack while watching a movie or something but not for anyone who takes music listening a bit serious (my beat old Sony's still sound better by far!). To boot these are constructed out of plastic that is the quality of milk jugs &amp; the audio channels (R/L) are backward.Hope I can break even on eBay...
Other reviewers said it best but I had to write a review to register my complaint about this as well. I'd say that I wish I'd read the reviews here before getting mine but most of the negative reviews came out after I got mine. I got it too soon! Hopefully these reviews can save other people from going through the sheer frustration and anger I've had to deal with over this piece of junk.I burned through two units already, the second one not even lasting a day. Linksys is supposed to be sending me a third unit but I'm still waiting to hear back from them on this. I've also been on the phone with them 4 times for many hours troubleshooting this piece of crap with no resolution in sight.To restate what lovl_1 said, WEP encryption doesn't work. The 5 seconds it did work for me it was fine until it killed my connection again. Mac filtering doesn't work, firewall doesn't work, tech support is useless. Supervisors are useless. Specialists in Irvine are useless. Why sell a product when you can't support it? Coverage is really poor as well even up close.My main issue: Blocks out my internet connection. Either dropping it or straight out blocking it altogether. I'm sick of rebooting the router, rebooting the computer, ping'ing the router, ping'ing the computer and every other lame thing they made me do just to confirm that YES THE ROUTER SUCKS and WILL NOT WORK! It's just an unreliable product. You never know if you're going to be granted a few minutes of connection or if it's going to drop you again. You never know if you can ever get back on again either. Maybe that's how they make money. Forcing you to buy a new router when this one craps out on you. I can't vouch for all linksys products but don't buy this one! Linksys tech support is so horrible that it's pretty much turned me off of linksys altogether. What a rip off.
A very attractive, solid-feeling little camera, as compact as one might wish. After about six months use, these shortcomings noted: (i) the menus are virtually invisible in outdoor light; (ii) the OFF position of the mode dial is not secure; the camera can be turned on and the lens turret extended in purse or pocket by inadvertant jostling, which may damage the mechanism; (iii) the autofocus feature lacks an infrared beam projector, making autofocusing inexact in poor light; (iv) the disparity between image capture via optic viewfinder and LCD frame is very large; (v) in common with many in its class, the camera's operation although extremely flexible is very complex.
I bought this filter last winter. I used it sparingly and it works as expected. However, last week while shooting in Washington D.C., the inner ring which rotates the polarizer came off. It was dark, so I could collect only one piece of the glass element.I have contacted the support department THK Photo Products today. I will be sending this to their repair dept. Let's see how do they respond.To be fair, I will see how the customer service dept of Hoya takes care of this case. If I get a good service(in this case a replacement) I do not mind buying Hoya products in future. Let's see...
This product was purchased by me approx. 18 months ago. I even joined WiLife PLatinum... which is their enhanced service to better support said product. I have had nothing but problems with the video capture and the cameras constantly going on and off line. I bought 6 cameras total which is the maximum the program will support witout any "add-ons". I currently have zero cameras working and I am still awaiting a response from customer service. If you are looking to throw away your money then this product is for you! Definitely a "Do-Not" Purchase!!!
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.
Seems like a superb scanner; however, the software is over a year old and is only usable in OS 9. Very disappointed because, as a Switcher I am on a steep learning curve with OS X and do not want to tackle OS 9. A February review here reported on the same problem and it is now the end of September and no Epson fix. A high priced product with lousy support!Have installed on my PC laptop in lieu of the iMac so am forced back into the PC world.
Save your money. This is the worst piece of A/V equipment I have ever purchased. There is a loud hiss that plays thru your speakers from both the dvd and the vcr player. The vcr player constantly 're-tracks' itself and sometimes even freezes. This happens about every 3 minutes of playing. This is my second one, the warranty was easy thru RCA, but why buy an item you keep having to return to the manufactor?? Plus, Thompson Group (RCA) has set up a seperate toll free number when you are calling with problems with this machine.Save your money. RCA is not the quality they were a few years ago.
The canon cartridge from this order is defective, there are small pieces of plastics leaking out from the toner, along with the black ink (or dust particles). The rollers and many parts of my printer got covered with the black ink. It had damaged my printer to the point that my prints have many black spots and strips on the paper. I only found this out with the new toner I got from Amazon as the replacement of the defective toner. My printer can't be used anymore, and I have to buy a new printer.
Purchased this printer about 3 years from Comp USA. The in-store display printed wonderfully replicated photos. I spent several hundred dollars on this printer and was excited to not have to send out my digital files for printing whenever I wanted just 1 or 2 photos.I admit I was stupid - at the first sign of trouble I should have taken this piece of junk back to the store. Prints regularly had ink stripes up the back which would smear all over print. Also, this problem would regularly occur and would streak to the front of the printed photo. I called Epson and they were no help whatsoever. They told me to manually wipe off the excess ink between prints so that this would not occur -- this was not a realistic solution and was a good indicator of their poor customer service and lack of solutions for flaws with their product.Photos rarely printed well. There would often be streaks and horizontal lines thru my printed photos.There are constantly warbly lines thru just about anything I attempt to print. I've wasted SO many color cartridges just trying to get 1-2 decent prints from photos. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!I've run every single tool for this printer, from cleaning the heads to checking nozzles, etc. I can't believe what a pain it is to simply print a single black and white text page, too.Paper jams were a common problem as well. Also - paper would feed in at an angle and therefore, printed items were often slightly crooked. I've only gotten a handful of good quality prints from this thing.So, after 3 years of headaches, I gave this junk away (for free) and went with a Dell all in one printer, which printed excellent quality photos. I will never buy Epson again.
Beware of the fact that ATI does not support Linux even though they are willing to supply "official" drivers. After many many hours of struggling to get this card to work and support dual monitors I give up. There is little help available and you probably will be left with a useless card like I have. For Windows it seems to work ok, but for Linux it is junk.
The most range I could get out of the unit, talking with the Linksys PCMCIA card, was 30'. This is a fully degraded connection (1Mb/s) at 30'. It was unusable, at any transmission rate, past 30'. I tried all 11 channels. I repositioned the unit and repositioned the antennas. This is inside and through one wall. If I shot it straight down a hall, it got 50'. So unless you are trying to through a wall to something immediately on the other side or trying to connect in the same room, don't buy this.It worked wonderfully in the same room and was easy to setup.The phone at technical support was always busy. I have had email out to them for three weeks on a different product.
I have the Ipod Touch second generation which has external speakers. They're not very loud at all which is why I bought these speakers. But these portable speakers weren't any louder than my external ones. So it was a waste for me to buy them.
I wanted a new digital camera to upgrade from my old Kodak 2 MP DC280. The old one was fine, just way too bulky for normal everyday use. If you leave the camera home because it's too heavy to slip into a pocket, it doesn't matter how good the camera is.Unfortunately, I didn't see any customer reviews at the time of my purchase that let me know how bulky this camera is, so it was quite a surprise to take this big brick of a camera out of the box when it arrived. It's even thicker than the old Kodak, so I can't even fit it into the old carrying pouch I used for the old one.In addition, the camera strap isn't just a small wrist string, but a big, around-the-neck strap. More bulk.If you look at the product photo, you'll see a small dial on the top back edge of the camera. That's the on/off dial. Since it's on the edge, it's very easy to bump the dial into "on" position when you're putting the camera into a carrying case or a (very large) pocket. The battery door is also very flimsy, and I suspect the life of the battery door will determine the life of the camera. The lens cap doesn't pop off when the camera's turned on, so a new user (perhaps someone else at the party) is likely to pick it up, turn it on, look through the little view window, and snap a few photos of the inside of the lens cap.When I use the camera, it has odd focusing issues. It has difficulty focusing sometimes. For example, it often leaves a group of people posing awkwardly, while the camera lens goes back and forth and back and forth and back and forth...and the final image might show the group out of focus, but a tree somewhere in the background in perfect focus.It also can't take photos from close range, less than about 18 inches. I tried to take a photo of a small receipt I was submitting to my health insurance company, since I don't have a scanner. It took about ten photos before I got one in focus. I had to pull the camera way back from the receipt, then zoom all the way forward.And boy, does this camera eat batteries. Don't even think of going away from home overnight without bringing your battery charger and a set of spares. It uses four AA batteries, so consider the additional bulk of the charger and spares if you often take many photos in between uploads to your computer.On the positive side, image quality is great, if you manage to get a photo properly focused. No distortion at the edges of the frame, just perfect images (provided the focus is right). Also, saving time to the CompactFlash card is really fast, so you can snap away with photo after photo, without that embarrassing "everyone hold that pose a little longer, the camera's saving the last photos" explanation.I'm living overseas, so my 30-day guarantee from Amazon expired around the time I received the camera. I wish I'd ordered it on a US trip, so I could have returned it right away and bought a more compact model. I'm stuck with it now, but I suspect I'll be buying another camera within the next year or so, when I get tired of lugging this thing around.UPDATE FROM JANUARY 2004: The camera stopped working entirely and wouldn't take any more photos. I went to the Minolta.com website to find where to take the camera for warranty service, now that I'm back in the US. But the only way to get your camera serviced is to mail it to some address in New Jersey. I e-mailed Minolta's customer service multiple times, and no one ever replied. What a huge mistake it was to buy this camera. I wish there were some way to get any of my money back.
arhg. i don't know if it's because of previous abuse or overuse from another customer, but the pcx2500 that was provided my isp craps out on me ALL the time. about twice a week, i get HARDCORE packet loss and pings in the high 200's in online games and slow browsing. download speeds stay high, but continuous connection to online game servers SUCKS! i power cycle and RE power cycle often, but to no avail. when it works, it's mediocre, i get higher than average pings to most online game servers, and i'm supposed to be on a 3 mbit down 286kbit up line. i have a brother 1000 miles farther away that's getting half my ping.i do NOT recommend use, and DEFINITELY do not recommend purchase of one of these modems. i've confirmed this with my isp, they say my line speeds and signal strength are great, but my modem is reporting high ammounts of loss. pinging 100's to the first hop on a traceroute! ugh. i'm buying a motorola surfboard tomorow.
This review is based on one month of usage in Los Angeles , Las Vegas & Atlanta.PROS:* Cheap!* Good user interface* Lots of featureCONS* Bad directions: Couple of times it told me to take left, when i m supposed to take right & vice versa. Once I took different route and it showed me my home at middle of street. If you force it recalculate directions at point of confusion, it will show you the right directions.On an average it has shown me bad direction 40% of time.* Also it does not allow you to enter direction using zip code. I am not sure if other gps allows this, but i will love to have this feature.* Quickest direction is not really the quickest.* Defective car charger : It does not go in or come out easily from socket. Other user also face this problem. If you plan to own this, please buy your car charger from different source.Overall I am not satisfied and planning to return this. I will spend $20-30 more and get something which shows me right direction 90% of time.
Since "zero" is not an option, I had to settle for "one". Avoid this device at all cost. It crashed my XP Media Edition OS, and rendered my laptop unusable. Not even Safe Mode or Last Known Good would work. And I agree with the earlier reviewer regarding Kensinton's support... they offered no assistance, and instead refered me to India (I mean Dell). Dell said the diagnostic showed corrupted clusters and that my hard drive was crashed. So they shipped me a refurb replacement, and I had the joyous task of reinstalling my entire software base. Lessons learned... backup frequently and avoid Kensington products.
First of all, I made my own mistake because I thought it would charge my iPod and it was really just an FM transmitter that uses the audio jack of the iPod. But the reason for the 1 star is that once plugged in to the car & iPod, there was terrible feedback any time I touched my iPod or the cord of the transmitter. This one's going back. I do say kudos to Amazon for having such an easy returns process!
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.
From the get go I've had problems with this unit not wanting to read ANY disks. It started itermittently and got progressively worse. Of course when I called LG about the unit 6 months into these issues I'm greeted with the fact that it only has a 90 day warranty. To the trash can it goes. What a shame. It had everything that I wanted in a DVD player but was completely unreliable. I'll go back to $50 DVD players. Don't buy this unit. It's junk.
This is the first review I've ever made, but I'm taking the time simply because this product is so terrible others must be warned. I've had my Iaudio X5 for a hear and a half now, but after 6 months the headphone jack went out. Apparently this is not an uncommon problem, as I did a search on the web and found several message boards related to this topic. One person writes:"From what I read on other forums, headphone jack problems are not uncommon. I think putting the jack on the side of the unit was not the best design decision, particularly if your headphones have a straight plug and you tote your player around with you. I outfitted my X5L with a right-angle headphone adaptor for any straight plug cans I might use.From what I understand, the headphone jack attached directly to a circuit board with just a few solder joints holding it in place. All you need is a few solder joints that are imperfect, and you have a flaw waiting to happen. Some users have opened their units and made repairs, while most send their players back to Cowon for repair. I would definitely have your headphone jack repaired under warranty. Also, consider getting a right-angle adapter to help take some pressure off the jack."I've learned a valuable lesson: If it's an electronic product and it is expensive, go with the name brand...they're called the "name brand" for a reason. I've never had an IPOD, but if I could do it all over again I wouldn't hesitate to spend a couple extra bucks to be able to HAVE SOUND FROM THE HEADPHONE JACK.Best of luck if you order this product. Definitely send the warranty card in!!!
On the first day the color ink printed a little dull and the black ink was grey.... About 10 days later to now the color ink is extremely dull and the black ink is now a very light grey. We print about 3-5 pages per week...not sure if it is drying up but in my opinion I should still have vibrant color after 3 weeks. Stick with the manufacturers ink even though the price is a bit more.
It is a big case, but that is about the only good thing that i can say for this product. I've had it for six months and I'm ready to throw it away. Both the handle and the shoulder strap are irreparably busted and a sizeable handful of my discs (about 20) have been fatally damaged by this case. I am a DJ so I need to move this case around and its simply too flimsy to handle the job. If you plan on taking it anywhere, discs will inevitably become badly scratched {The pockets are very loose and if your discs aren't scratched because they fall out, they will be scratched by the dirt and debris that can far too easily make its way into the roomy pockets}. If you really care about your collection, you are much better off with two smaller Case Logic CD wallets.
.Had some trouble syncing tasks with Outlook XP. When I mark a task &quot;complete&quot; on the Palm, the task is not updated as &quot;complete&quot; in Outlook.Called Palm support. Wait... Wait... Finally a live person.Technician hears my issue, asks me to hold for a momement, comes back and gives me another number to call. I ask what company the phone number belongs to. He says, &quot;To the company that can help you with your issue.&quot; I ask if it's the company that developed the syncing software. He says, &quot;It's the company that developed your desktop application.&quot; I say &quot;You gave me Microsoft's number?&quot; He says, &quot;Uh... Yes, they developed the application that your having trouble with.&quot;Then we argue for 5 minutes about if my syncing issue is with Microsoft or Palm... Friggin' ridiculous!Not only is Palm support passing me off to Microsoft, they're not being upfront about it. Anyhow, I've owned the Palm Pro, III, V, Vx, and now Tungsten E. I've also owned a couple iPAQs. I like Palm's UI, but if I can't get the thing working well with Outlook it's not really a PIM I can use. Back to the PocketPC...
First of all, I'm not sure where the problem is but this card did not work with my Meridian GPS. It could have been either device. My GPS was shipped from Amazon.com with software rev. 3.05. 3.05 does not support 128Meg memory. Magellan sent to me a CD with rev 3.08 which should support the 128Meg card. If it dose, it sure dosen't work in my Meridian Platinum.As for the GPS unit itself, it's very nice and Magellan customer support is outstanding. I feel it is not fully intagrated into the Magellan software suite of products. There are too many work-arounds and bandaids to get the system to work. I'll purchase the 32M or the 64M card and hope for better results...
If you read the reviews carefully, you will notice a pattern that the positive ones are written by people who have had their products for only a short period of time. The people who have owned their units for a while are the ones who are negative because they have learned how unreliable these products are. My Mintek died after only 6 months of regular non-abusive use. No wonder the warranty is so skimpy -- 1 year parts but only 90 days labor, which is 90 bucks plus shipping. It's not worth it considering you can by another unit for a little more. DO NOT BUY A MINTEK! You definitely get what you pay for.
to make it short and sweet...this product protects the creative zen vision nicely, BUT DOES NOT OPERATE GOOD AT ALL WITH THIS CASE. IT IS NO GOOD AT ALL...THE BUTTONS WONT OPERATE CORRECTLY, SOMETIMES IT WONT TURN ON WITH CASE ON, THE CLICKER WORKS DIFFERENTLY AND YOU CANNOT USE THE PLUG INTO THE BOTTOM TO CHARGE...THE LEATHER IS TOO THICK TO BE ABLE TO PLUG THE CORD INTO IT.THIS PRODUCT WAS TERRIBLY DESIGNED...A WASTE OF MONEY.
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 got mouse. Decided to test it for a week.I love media buttons, also forward and backward buttons make reading web pages comfortable. Mouse is light, looks great.BUT ! - Device is ergonomicly so wrong - I couldn'd believe.You have a hard time presing left and right button. You can not pick up mouse - because is slim in the midle. Mouse is not balanced - so when you pick it up - back go down. Just Terrible.I am waiting for hybrid of previous version of mouse and current one. For now I recommend NOT BUY IT.
I too had the screen go black. Until reading reviews here I thought maybe a drop of water got into the LCD and shorted it out. But it sounds like this is a common occurance. I had the camera just short of a year and loved it until the LCD error. Steer clear of it!
"Mini" is an overstatement. Looks to be about 10-20% smaller than a typical desk mouse. I was looking for something smaller for travel.
Worked great when I first got it; made great copies to keep in my truck and nice mixes for parties. Then it started to get unreliable; CD's would play in one player and NOT AT ALL in another or CD's would record but sound like really scratchy LP's (copies made from an original right out of the wrapper!) I think that anyone who gives this product a great review has either just bought it (like I also would have at the time) or is just LUCKY to have gotten a good one. Not throwing good money after bad to have it repaired; other reviews I've read have convinced me.
i bought this TV from amazon in november of 2007 and paid over 1200 dollars for it. i thought it was a good deal at the time. now almost 5 years later, my TV takes a long time time to turn on, constantly clicking. what i have read online is that this is not uncommon for samsung TV's made during this time. the cause is bad capacitors and the it will cost me around 200 dollars to fix. when this TV finally bites the dust, I will not be looking at samsung. they have lost a customer for life.
I gave MIO C520 ZERO point because C520 can not connect to IPHONE. The only reason I purchased C520 is I want to use bluetooth handsfree function in C520. I have a C310 so I do not care the improvement of C520 in map function. If you do not believe me, just check the google, you will find a lot information about C520's bugs of bluetooth function. Do not buy this!!!
I bought this to put an aftermarket radio in my 04 Colorado. Wrong part! This is a replacement stock harness for stick radio
So actually I think this unit offers a lot of bang for the buck. I have used it for nearly a year now and I haven't had any real issues with it. I do wish the SAMBA server wasn't quite so hobbled, and the way you assign access restrictions can be cumbersome, but it does work. The main reason for my review is to alert anyone who may care about it that dlink's technical support is certainly the worst I've experienced so far.I've dealt w/them twice. Both times they were essentially useless. Most recently it was to deal with broken downloads from their support site. I won't go into all the details but here's an example of their "customer service": I emailed dlink to say that I was having trouble downloading the newest firmware image. Their reply was basically, "...why do you want that, if you're not having a problem then you don't need it." It just got worse from there.So, my $0.02 is that you are probably better off not buying anything from dlink - I'm not.
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 tried the product in three different computers and each time received an error: "Power limit has been exceeded on the USB Port". I went to the Western Digital site which offered two solutions: (1) buy an extra cable which powers the hard drive by using two USB ports or (2) simply ignore the error (they claimed the hard drive would still work). The extra cable is hard to find (it was out of stock on Western Digital's site). Regardless, I located a cable, but still got the same error message. So, I moved on to the next solution: ignore the error. That did not work either. The computers automatically disabled the port. Not to mention, the hard drive was obviously dead as a door nail. I did further research and found that this is a common problem (in many cases, the product was found to be defective). Someone suggested using a powered USB hub. I tried that, too. Hard Drive still dead and same error. So, I returned it. Long story short: this is a common problem. Sometimes it can be corrected with an extra cable; sometimes it is just a defective product. You are taking your chances with this product.
I purchased this as a gift for my parents for Christmas. I am returning it tomorrow and hoping I can grab something else for them.First: I am shocked that the only way I can upload photos is either BlueTooth or via a memory card. I can't hook it up to my computer and just upload pictures with a USB cord.Second: It keeps freezing on me. I have 61 pages of photos to scroll through on my memory card. But I can't seem to go more than 8 - 10 pages without it freezing.Third: I finally did get a few photos uploaded, and went to view the slide show, and it corrupted one of them.I would not recommend this.
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.
I just want to warn you about this companies equipment. They don't stand behind it at all. So far I have owned 2 of their prodects and neither one has lasted 1 year. Unfortunately, their warentee is for 90 days. This Portable DVD players battery never worked (I brought 3 of them back before I got one that worked and that one stopped working after 40 days...and the batteries only warenteed for 30 days). This company does not stand behind their products and their customer service...well I guess they call it that...is useless. Trust me...don't buy anything from them. Save your money!!!
I bought a JVC RC-BX530 portable CD player for my office.Shortly after the 30/90 day warranty gave out, the player began to present itself with problems that to this day are still there and I cannot seem to find a solution...The LID NEVER stays closed. Oh, it APPEARS closed but the unit says differently. After opening and closing and opening and closing several times it might decide to display the numbers and finally begin to play... OR -- it might not! One minute my relaxation music or lovely audio book is playing along and suddenly *** BOOM ! *** it stops to tell me "NO DISC". Now, I look in through the window and I can swear I see a disc but, it still says no disc. OPEN - CLOSE - OPEN - CLOSE - No disc - OPEN - CLOSE - begins to play.... STOPS - now it displays "Err" ~ should say "Grrr" because that's how I feel. I start the parade all over again and finally give up. Toss the relaxation CD. Go get my cassette player and throw in some Ozzy. It will cost more for me to ship this unit off for repair than its worth.I will NEVER buy another JVC product again in my life. EVER!I recommend you vow the same and save yourself the frustration.Oh...I like the remote...but that's about it...and I can get that from another, more "RELIABLE" product.
I bought the eyemodule thinking I would have photos decent enough to e-mail and/or print out with minor touch-up in Photoshop. Not the case. The 320x240 color resolution just doesn't give you sufficient material to work with and the &quot;camera&quot; is very sensitive to light (needs a lot). I returned the eyemodule after a few days of experimenting with it hoping that the design team will improve the resolution to at least 640x480 and include on-board memory so that the internal memory of the Visor isn't such a limiting factor.
This DVD home theater system has a defect that is not being addressed by panasonic. The Optical lens and or DVD Motor will give out after 2 to 3 years for no reason. It will start saying "No Disc" and will not play any DVD or CD. To repair this it will cost you $170.00 to $190.00 to repair. An authorized panasonic repair company told me that if I repair this it will last me up to 3 years and I would have to fix the DVD Player again. The dvd player model number is SA-HT70 and the number for the system is SC-HT70. The SA-HT70 is the dvd player that is not reliable. Without warning in 2 to 3 years you will have to repair the optical lens or dvd motor which will not be covered by Panasonic.
Windows XP SP2 recognizes the tablet, but the pen control software must be installed separately. Unfortunately, the included pen control software is 16-bit (probably DOS-based) and won't even install under WIN XP SP2. I downloaded the new drivers and had the same problem.I've contacted Aiptek but, after reading the rest of the reviews, I'm wondering if I'll even get a reply.I'll keep you updated.Thumbs up for the tablet. 8-)Thumbs down for the pen. :-(
I bought this product at release. And it plays music well,but Microsoft has not put out any updates for this thing since the first couple of months. The marketplace is the worse software i've ever used. And with a screen this size,you would think they would have video. Instead you have to buy pricey 3rd party software to put video on it. No podcast no video no movies or tv shows on the marketplace. Well made player but crappy marketplace. Stay far away from this.
I had many failures with burns using this media. I will not be purchasing more of this brand - the price is cheap, but the per-unit cost once you factor out failures is quite high.
I agree with Reviewer: Andrzej Turski "guru" (Redmond, WA) Very poor support: no driver on Internet, October 12, 2004The drivers should be available from the web. Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one who had trouble. What a time waster this has been today. I'm better off buying a new one - and not from Olympus ever again.Today, a Olympus tech support told me the base software is "usually there but we're revising our web site." Well, Andrzej could not find it about 10 days ago. So it does not seem to be a temporary glich - but a long term oversight by Olympus.If you buy this, you will have to carry the CD wherever you may go and want to use your DVR because the sofware isn't on the web.
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.
I thought I'd take a chance and save money on these cartridges. The color one didn't work at all from the start and the black works intermittently. Very frustrating. Back to paying a premium on HP brand...
I purchased the DIR-655 thinking it would be an upgrade from the DIR-615. I had been using the 615 for something like 2 years and it worked flawlessly. The main reason I was upgrading was to extend my wireless range. While the 655 is just as easy to set up as the 615 (the interface if virtually identical), the 655 has never worked correctly. While is consistently measured my download speed at 10-11Mbps on the 615, I never had a test higher than 3Mbps with the 655. Everything takes much longer to load and I receive time-out errors many times when trying to watch video.Perhaps the worst issue is the 655 seems like it may have created some kind of security issues with my on-line banking. Immediately after installing the router, I started having issues with not being able to log-in to my on-line banking, then the site would say it didn't recognize me. Rather than asking the typical challenge questions, I was being asked to provide all of my personal info (name, ssn, dob, ATM card number, ATM pin, ATM security code, DL number, and so forth). While I can not say with 100% certainty that this is tied to the router, I know it happened immediately after the router was installed.I will say this: the router has an excellent wireless signal. I get stronger signal throughout my home, but with slower internet, it's not much of a bright spot. I strongly recommend against this product. If you like D-Link products, go with some other model - I highly recommend the DIR-615.
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.
While these speakers sounded good, the amplifier and subwoofer died within about three months. The subwoofer would just make a humming sound. It took me a few months to get my act together but I finally mailed it back to Bose for warranty service; several months later I received the subwoofer in the mail; it had obviously been dropped before being repackaged, two of the corners were partially crushed. Further, it still did not work. When I called Bose to voice my displeasure and obtain approval to send it back in they told me my warranty was expired and they could not help me. Shame on Bose.
Like a previous user, I purchased this scanner for scanning slides. I only tested it's slide scanning capabilities.If you do not intend to scan slides, then this review may not apply to you.The software makes the scans take forever to do, at 200 DPI ! Push the button and 60 to 90 seconds later, it starts the scan. If you immediately press the button again after that scan, it still takes 60 to 90 seconds to start the new scan. It acts as if it has to wait for the bulb to warm up. The bulb is already warm! The software really restricts you, and it does not work the way you think it should.This scanner may be fine for scanning other items than slides, but for scanning many slides, forget it.If HP rewrites the software, this would be a really nice scanner. With the present software, it is really bad for scanning slides.Windows XP home edition.You must download a patch from HP to install the software. Even on HP computers!
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 donot reccomend this product for those who really need NAS storage. After 6 hrs of tech support and their lack of knowledge, the first product was deemed defective, which I knew when it was initially installed and wouldn't set itself up. A new unit and another 3 hrs of non tech tech support it was deemed that this product is not reccomended for a domained network as it will not work in a domain, only a workgroup.If you can get this product non defective out of the box for a 2 or 3 workgroup computer network then go for it. Other than that use the Linksys EFG series, (EFG 80,120 or 250), for real NAS storage and backups.This was a good idea but functionality is somewhat shy of FUBAR'ed.
I buy this card because i am running out of room for a large dictionary i installed (4MB appz+db). I am really happy to get this extra memory and back home to manage my palm even better. However, only the appz itself (34KB) can be moved to the card and the DB still left in the 8MB ram area in order to work.Normally, the appz is small relative to the supporting DB. Palm has promised to give you a chance to expand but don't be mislead by the number of MB available. For the time being, a 2MB expansion card is good enough for you to hold that extra piece of sw.Not until all, at least most, sw vendor/developer promised to make their appz support the card then you intend to buy one. It's really useless.I will pcik ZERO star but amazon let me have at least one.
Used this line for a Dish Network DVR522 receiver and it works, except that after 2 or 3 rings, it disconnects, so my answering machine could never pick up. We have SBC DSL with filters on the line, so maybe it just isn't compatible through DSL, eventhough others have written comments and had no problems. Hooked up a regular phone line to my receiver and no problems. I never tried it using regular phone.
The picture quality is very bad and the camera feels cheap compared to Canon and Fuji brands. This is a camera for poor people who can't afford a good brand. I would stick with a Japanese brand camera.
I had to review this simply because it was not that great. The noice cancelling did its job, the sound quality was ok, but a little to the bass side, but the way the headphones sat on your head is just uncomfortable. Its plastic head thing that folds nicely into a pouch is annoying because the crack at which you fold the headphones sometimes gets your haird caught in it and pulls it out when taking them off. With me having glasses, I often have to readjust headsets often because they push the sides of my glasses to my head too much, causing discomfort. So with me having to readjust them, I often pull out hairs! And just the plasticky hard feel to them--it's just not comfy.I'll admit that I got quite a bargain of ten bucks for this item, but I would never pay 40 bucks for headphones like these, especially without a cushioned headband that others, for cheaper prices, often offer.
We tried this for more than two weeks and did not kill a single mosquitto, though there are plentifull around the house. Only killed one bee. Waste of money. The lower-end product with the clear bulb worked better - killed some mosquittoes.
It is not producing stereo sound with my cellphone ( MOTOROLA W755).Bad product description. also I ordered black and received white.Seller does not facilitate return. you have to pay the shipping cost both ways.
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 have had my camera for just over one year and it has developed two major problems in that time and is currently inoperable. It has a problem with the lens not retracting and the camera losing function. (note: this is unrelated to the battery replacement issue outlined in the owner's manual). I sent it in the first time to be repaired and after a few weeks received it back. Then I developed the same problem again and it was just slightly past the year mark and the warranty had expired. I called them up and explained either something is wrong with my particular camera or it is a flaw in the product. They would only say that the base rate for repair was $110 and could go up from there. Konica Minolta was unwilling to do anything else. I would pick a brand 1. with a more reliable product and 2. that stands behind the products they make. This is a pretty camera and has some nice features, but then other brands have the same features and looks without the quality problems.
The design is great! What a shame the space bar does not work, and makes noise. The overall quality is the worst. I would gladly pay more for this design that has quality build and a space bar.
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.
I requested a Garmin cable for Nuvi 2360 LT and what I received did not fit the unit, so I had to purchase another cable from another source. Very disappointed!
I made the mistake buying the kenko's 2x teleconverter.It doesn't focus with the Nikon d80 lenses. Don't buythis item!!! If you do buy it, and you decide to cancelyour order beware, of 15% shipping cancelation, and 15%if you decide to return it. Amazon sends your order tothe seller right after you place it You can't cancelfrom Amazon. Your order place right away. Amazon doesthis to a lot of orders. No chance to change your mind.
This unit has a phone plug that you must plug into a phone socket. You cannot remove the wire from your phone, then plug the wire from your phone into this machine, and then run a wire from this machine into your phone. This needs its own socket.Once you plug it into a socket with its permanently attached wire, you can plug your phone into this unit. But you better have this near to the jack.Also the promised batteries did not come with it.Otherwise it seems fine, with big numbers and a time display.
These are pretty bad. I would definitely recommend against them. First, there is no "active noise-canceling" other than the noise canceling you get by having a piece of rubber in your ear muffling the ambient noise. But that's not active. That's passive.These headphones also require a battery to perform the "active" noise-canceling. When switched on, it actually increases white noise (static). This is because it's an amplifier masquerading as a noise canceling device.But what do you expect for $20? The package contains some extra jacks and adapters. So what you have in total are $10 headphones with a heavy, battery-powered amplifier attached to them ($5) and $5 worth of adapters and extra rubber.The sound? It's awful. My $10 sony earbuds sound 100 times better. They're also lighter and more comfortable.Who wants to get a class action going against Phillips?
ProsCheap, Indestructible, Light, Blocks out external sound really well,ConsPoor sound quality, very poorly designed headband, Ear cups hurt my ears, Not comfortable, Too large, Cord extremely long.The Bottom LineThey crank out way too much bass and not enough treble. I'd steer clear, but they are cheap and readily availableThe first indication should be the price: These headphones are only 19 dollars. It's hard to nail down Sony's market for these things, exactly, but judging by their appearance and "reference headphones" name they're trying to pass these things off as high output sound booth style 'phones.The headphones have nice large earmuff style cups on them, with foam padding and a cloth cover. They fit my ears fine, and I have big ugly stick-out ears, so chances are these things won't have laws-of-physics conflicts with too many people's ears. I did notice that the headband is a little tight and it certainly isn't very flexible. If you have a melon head you may not want to wear these for long periods of time. The headband is also very hard to adjust, at least on my pair, and is so tight it feels like I'm about to break it every time I resize it. It does stay put very well, though, so it is likely a set-and-forget sort of thing unless multiple people will be using the 'phones.How's the sound? Well, it [stinks]. But it can be fixed. Sony boasts a bass response of 12 hz for these 'phones, which is a boldfaced lie. If you did get the cones on these things to resonate at 12 hz you certainly wouldn't be able to play much else through them at the same time. As far as concrete audio frequencies go these 'phones do no better than any other cheap ones on the market, but Sony decided to "atone" for this by jacking up the bass volume on these things to insane levels. I couldn't get much else out of these headphones without creative use of a treble boost and an equalizer, and even then only at moderate volumes. It's trendy to pack entirely more bass than you realistically need these days (just check out just about everyone's custom car stereos), but in a pair of headphones it's ludicrous. If the audio gizmo you want to use these with doesn't have good bass and treble controls, tough. In that case you aren't getting much out of these 'phones.If you can tone the bass down a bit these 'phones are average and quite suitable for non-critical listening, but professional headphones they ain't, and accurate their sound rendition isn't, but cheap they are. I personally don't like them a whole lot, but your mileage may vary. NOT RECOMMENDED!
Mine arrived with a short in the circuitry. It could be a fluke or a flaw in the manufacturing process. We'll see after I get a replacement.
Received the item in a big box. However, when I opened the box, the trigger was broken apart into few pieces, as someone intentionally stepped on it. Now I have useless metal can. This product can not be returned, so I can't do anything. Very disappointed by Amazon this time.
This thing worked for less than 30 days and then died. It's now cost me $4.13 to send it back for an exchange.
We purchased about 200 pc's containing these drives and within a few months, we have to replace 1 - 4 a week. This is not a coincidence that they are all Maxtor drives. Dell is replacing them with Seagate and Western Digital.
When using the additional adapter there's a high pitch sound that comes through the radio. But, all the time, no matter what, there is always static and bad sound quality. I've gone through all the stations possible! Crap purchase
Other brands are easier to use and take more abuse, but cost twice as much. When using this tripod it gives you a stable platform for a good price. Just be gentle and you'll be OK.In my case, the handle clamps failed on the first time in the field and spider on the third time in the field. The problem with this tripod is that critical parts are either made of soft metal or brittle plastic. However, the tripod comes with a good warranty. I sent it back to Tiffen for a warranty repair. In the meantime, I used an old Vanguard tripod I've owned for 15 years without a problem and I've slugged it all over the world. However, at 6.5lbs, it doesn't have the weight for windy conditions. That's important with video because you want a stable platform.If you're a pro, dig deep for a pro brand like Gitzo or Manfrotto and pass this by. These sticks are prosumer quality -- not pro. Best advise. Take your camera to a local store and get hands on with these things.
I HAVE FOUND THIS UNIT TO HAVE VERY AVERAGE BATTERY LIFE. WE AR UNABLE TO POWER THE UNIT UP AFTER ANY PERIOD. OTHER COLLEAGUES HAVE MAGELLANS AND SEEM VERY SATISFIED.I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS UNIT AND WOULD SUGGEST ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.CHECK OUT OTHER UNITS BEFORE YOU COMMIT CASHCHEERS IAN
I purchased this system less than a year ago and the cd players is not working. I've only used this system about 7 times and now this. I think this is a waste of funds. Please don't be fooled by the beauty of the machine.I want something that works at least 1year.The tape deck isn't loud the system itself seem very weak.
My mother uses her Brother typewriter to write letters - no email for her. The last one of these developed broken letters after 3 months and the previous one didn't last much longer. Definitely not a quality product now that there isn't any competition or much demand.
Just not worth the money. Wouldn't be worth even $20 because it just doesn't work well. Wasn't looking for perfect sound but way too much static even when sitting right in front of the receiver with a full charge on the headphones. I'm not sure if it's just this product (this was my 1st set) or if wireless headphones in general aren't ready for general use. I disliked it so much I returned them.
While it's nice that you can pull the sticker off if you put it on wrong, the problem is that the stickers don't stick for any length of time. I had to use glue to get a permanent stick. Not going to buy this again, very poor quality. Little more than copy paper with cheap stickie. Too expensive for the quality. I'm sad.
We bought these units specifically to take on a cruise ship. There was not one minute on any of the many channels that we did not experience interference, pick up other 2-way users, or had no signal at all. We were so dissatisfied that we returned them to Amazon for refund.
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.
Don't buy this. It is SA 2003 not the current revision. I waited for SA 2004 release and got Amazon unloading their old inventory on me instead.
Unlike the less expensive wireless switch for the Rebel, this has a very short cord. For the money, it's not very impresive.
When I first got the drive it worked fine and it was very quiet compared to the optorite DVD burner I have also. But 6 months later when trying to burn DVD's I got all sort of strange errors. It first stoppped burning and now it do not read any of my CD/DVD. The most frustratingg part was dealing with Memorex so called customer support which is like no support at all. I Suggest you forget this drive and get something else.
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.
The camera is great!. But the clip which attaches it to the laptop is very very inconvenient. Its very tight and broke after a few days. Now without the clip, its totally useless.We have to pull the clip apart with both hands to fit it to the laptop screen. I wonder how logitech came up with such stupid clip design.
Per the manufact..."The ZR100 features both a DV terminal (IEEE 1394 or Firewire) and USB terminal for connection to a DV-compatible computer or another DV-camcorder"LIE LIE LIE. Sorry but I don't want to install the firewire so back to the store it goes as in the instruction book there is NO reference to a USB cable. nor is there any plug to plug one into...lie lie lie. so its cool if I want to plug the camera into my tv to watch video but I can't do any cool editing or save it to DVD.
I have used MS streets and trips 2005 and 2006 for over a year. It has some map errors that I wish were updated. I read that The Delorme Street Atlas was far superior, so I bought it. It only took one day for me to find a mountain of problems. Not only is the mapping way out of date (Many years) Microsoft Streets and trips 2006 Maps are far more up to date. On many occasions told me to turn the wrong direction on roads even when the road doesn't exist in that direction. It doesn't even know the name of some very old roads Displays..."Unknown Name" While driving on very old established roads it tells me to turn onto a road that is actually an elevated overpass that I am driving 30 feet below. The program actually wanted me to get back on the freeway by making a U-turn from an off ramp to an on ramp. I have used Microsoft streets in all of these same areas and it is much more usable. The Delorme is very confusing and frustrating. I'm sending it back for a full refund.
One side doesn't work. Item overheated when I plugged it in and I thought it was going to catch fire. I am lucky that it didn't damage my cell phone. You get what you pay for and this item can potentially damage your expensive electronics.
Well I read the reviews on this device and from the positive things I gathered I decided to order it. It looks nice coming out of the box. It is light and sleek.However using the thing was extremely frustrating. Netflix menus seems to start just fine and I can scroll through the various movies with ease. However once I start a movie or TV show it takes literally 2-3 minutes to load. Sure for some people that may not be a big deal, but to me this device is new enough to be faster than my much older devices that load in a snap. The picture quality of Netflix is very good however. But because I use netflix so often and usually for TV shows , the load time is very frustrating.Now the main beef I have is the frozen main menu screen. I loaded my Scott Pilgrim movie (very new release) and it will sit on the menu screen frozen and will not respond to any command for several minutes except power off and the Main Main menu. Unacceptable. Not all of my blurays take so long to unfreeze the title menu, but just one is enough for me.Picture quality--great. The thing plays well when it plays. It is very sharp and crisp. However the VERY slowness of the device is a complete let down. I returned the first one I ordered to see if it was just broken but the second one I received played just the same.Sound--very good. I use the digital connection and it sounds great with my surround sound.5 stars for sharp image, good sound and it is a good looking device.1 star for loading time and frozen blu-rays menus. Overall 2 stars.So, if you have loads of patience and can sit for several minutes waiting on loading screens, I recommend it. If you want a device to work promptly and do what it was designed to do in an appropriate time then move along. This is not the device for you.
The advertised signal strength is a little under a 1/4 mile outdoors. I set this up at my friends house who has DSL in his window so I could recieve DSL across the street at my house. the only thing that was an obstacle for the signal was the two windows it had to pass through, nothing else. Well, it didn't work, I walked from his house to mine with my laptop in my hands. The time I had reached the street on my friend's house drive way, I lost the signal. So I was a bit disappionted that the advertised signal distance was wrong. Other than that it works great, as long as you don't have to get a signal through concrete, steel or a 2nd story floor.
Purchased three of these drives for a special project where we had to have three copies of large amount of data. Cleanly unmounting the drive in Windows would render the data unreadable next time the disk was mounted on ALL THREE DRIVES and on any Mac, Windows or Linux PC. chkdsk repaired one disk once. Thereafter, the only way to get at this data was using OnTrack software to recover it to a different drive. We bought three LaCie 1 TB "Big Disk" triple interface drives and returned the WDs. The LaCie's work flawlessly. AVOID these WD drives at all costs - at least until they figure out whatever is wrong with their chipset firmware.
At first everything worked fine, then it stopped feeding paper. I took it to a repair shop and it never worked the same. It was a constant source of frustration. Finally I just beat it to death.
Quality was ok but stopped working after some weeks. Some time right side does not work some times left and many times both do not work.Very much sensitive to movement of head.
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.
Crimped about 30 or so RJ45's after that many of the pins on the RJ45's did not depress into the wires. It was also random at times, properly crimping pins and then not. Leaving one, two or three pins up. Recrimping would sometimes help but not always. Purchased an Platinum Tools EZ-RJ45 Crimp Tool and no more issues. Do not recommend.
I placed an order for 3 of these SD cards, thinking they were are great deal at about $4 each. When I saw the shipping charge, though, I reconsidered. The SD cards came to $12.03, but shipping & handling was $18.97! Actual mailing costs has to be under $2 for these things, so the seller is luring people in with a low product cost and making a killing on the shipping.
Although this is what I ordered...I was sent a cheap imitation. Good Luck getting the right one! Order at your own risk!
The VGA connector is NOT male but female.So I could not use this cable to directly connect my video card DVI output to my monitor vga input and still have to use a clunky 2 part contraption. :-(
If you buy this don't expect to power it with a UPS. I hooked mine up with a APC 1500 UPS with an attached additional battery pack for extended life. When i had the first power outage all went fine until the power came back on and it the UPS switched to utility power from battery back up and the Monster went through a full reset causing all of the connected devices to have to be reprogrammed. Monster said that they did not support their device on a UPS. So I have a Monster HTS 3600 for a door stop. Absolutely worthless to me
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.
Add me to the disturbingly large list of people who have the Rio Nitrus just up and die after a few months. About 20 days after the warrenty expired (now we know why it is only a 90 day warrenty), I got the UPGRADER thing and the clicking hard drive. I went to the manual and the solution is to re-set the device using a paperclip (did that but problem persisted) then re-load the firmware update but the problem is you can't do that while the hard drive is clicking (it will time out). If I leave the Rio on for 10 to 15 minutes, the clicking stops. I can then load the firmware but then the device just gets stuck on RESTARTING for ever. From what I've read it sounds like my RIO is dead and I'm SOL.It's too bad because I absolutely loved it while it was working. But no way I'd buy another Rio product and I certainly can't recommend this one.
I bought one and have regretted that purchase over and over. IMHO the Pentax Optio W30 sucks big time. I sent the first camera back for repair because of the loud clicking sound the camera made while trying to focus in movie mode. It made so much noise that it would drown out any audio you were recording at the time. I asked if this was a problem they had heard of before and the tech on the phone said "No, you will have to send the camera back so we can check it out". Spent $34.17 sending the camera back overnight shipping because I was heading for the Grand Canyon in about 2 weeks and I bought this camera specifically for the trip. I found out later that this is a problem that goes back to the W10, continued through the W20 and is still a problem with the W30. A different tech I talked to later said "That was supposed to be fixed with the W30". They WILL lie to you. They will not reimburse you for shipping even though the problem is with their camera design. None of the techs would let me talk to a supervisor or anybody else in their food chain. There were many other issues I had trying to get the camera shipped back before I left on vacation. Made a bunch of phone calls and sent a bunch of emails trying to get my questions answered. Pentax has the worst customer service I have ever encountered in my life - period.The camera ingested a large amount of water about halfway down the Grand Canyon run and quit working altogether thereby depriving me of the pictures I would have taken had I bought another camera.After leaving the Grand Canyon, I was heading to northern Colorado to do some paddling so I called Pentax and told them that I was on the way to their headquarters in Golden and I wanted my money back. They could keep this water filled hunk of junk and use it for a fish sinker. I called them again while I was in their parking lot to let them know that I was there. I sat in their reception area for nearly an hour before anybody, besides the receptionist, would talk to me. I thought about getting arrested while I was there, then decided against it. Finally, two guys came out with a new W30 and after a half hour of talking I finally figured out that there was no way I was ever going to get my money out of these jerks - so - like a moron I took the new camera. It has the same problem as the first camera with the video.As to the ability to see the screen, nothing you can do will make it were you can see the screen in bright sunlight. You will be reduced to pointing the camera in the general direction of what you want to photograph and pushing the shutter button.If you own a Pentax, I wish you the best of luck. If you don't, I would recommend that you keep it that way. I don't like the camera and I really don't like the people that work for Pentax. There is a lot more to the story but I don't need to sit here and type up another couple of pages, just let me reemphasize - the worst customer service I have ever encountered. As a matter of fact - I think I'll take another stab at getting my money back today. I'll let you know how it works out.As it turns out - the second W30 was as big a hunk-O-junk as the first one. After three months of trying I finally got my money back from Pentax. Lousy camera and a lousy company to do business with. One more time; The worst customer service I have ever encountered in my life and that's saying something.
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.
Mine didn't work, simple as that, not worth the time or hassle to send it back, just went to radioshack and bought one for 10x the price, but at least it worked.
if you are shoting kid at the swiming pool, it's ok. but,if you are the open water diver, please don't buy it. i try it yesterday, it will not work after 10m/33ft, it will show the red screen and count down timer, it scare me. and i miss a lot of shot for yesterday's dive. it's really disappointed to me.
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. None of these would charge 16 of the batteries - even in the 'recovery' modes. In the process of returning the batteries to Amazon.
Protective case does protect, but does not enable you to have it protected and in your car holder or atv holder at the same time. Also does not provide a hole for plugging in the separate car charger. The cover is durable but when buttons are pushed it tends to be much harder than it should be. If the velcro closure on the bottom is put too tight, then the rocker or enter buttons on the garmin get stuck down.
At 100+ pages in, this title has not held up to all of its 5 star ratings. I have seen many praising the world/plot building. Well, in my opinion, at where I am in the book, the plot is completely uninteresting. The world, while not that bad, totally flies by you with a whole lot of names and NO map. George Martin flies many names through his series, but he simply writes them in so its not a problem, you always know what he is talking about. Bujold, in the first 20 pages will spit out all kinds what I suppose are countries, or city states. Its not to big of a deal, but truly its not very solid. The plot is just boring. Its not broad, its based almost entirely on Caz, who is a very well fleshed out character, but simple dialouge with him is overdone.Someone went off on Martin for not liking some of his characters? And since he doesnt like his characters and feel for them, he is completely unrealistic in terms of character design? He can craft characters, worlds, plots, and goverments better then almost anyone. Just because he puts all the places in piece for something truly great, doesnt mean his has to specifically care for any of them at all. And you really wouldnt know if he cared for any of them without asking him, if you wanted to be absolutely sure.
I purchased a refurbrished HP 15 inkjet cartridge twin pack from Inkusa. The first cartridge was rejected because it was damaged. The other cartridge worked for a day and a half before the ink nozzle clogged and wouldn't print. Such a deal!Didn't try the HP 78 yet but perhaps picking up a replacement at ****** would be a good backup idea.
It is my own fault for buying the cheapest (at the time) ibook battery on amazon. I didn't want to pay the $120+ for a genuine apple product for this aging laptop. But it was a false economy, this battery worked OK for a month or 2, giving approximately 3 hours run-time at first. (The apple battery when new would give appx. 4 hours.)But the run time gradually decreased. And about a month ago it took a fast nose-dive. It started to not charge fully, stopping at 90%, 80%, etc rapidly, now it will charge to no more than 39% and it runs down to appx 25% and dies hard, without going to sleep! Maybe 15 - 20 mins run-time max. At this rate in another week or 2 it will be defunct.I of course tried every known trouble-shooting tip; resetting the PMU multiple times, resetting PRAM, making sure to run it down completely and recharge it completely. I have tested another known to be good charger, with no improvement. According to the system info it has had 117 charging cycles. The apple battery is rated to do several times that.I have emailed power_direct 3 times and have had no response! And now that it is too late, I see that they only have a 30 day return policy and don't claim any warranty on this or any of their batteries.And it is too late for me to offer feedback on the reseller, so I have only the recourse of posting here. I recommend you think twice before buying this battery, and patronizing power_direct.
My Pocket has been reseted 4 times already, I have only used it 4 weeks in the 3 months that I have it, it is really disapointing losing your information. With this gadget you have to be lucky first, and be on top of charging it all the time. To me it simply sucks.
I received this mp3 player as a gift and was very excited. It was small, portable, and had many handy features. The big issue was that it runs on batteries. Well, it DID run on batteries until it broke and wouldn't run anymore. For some reason, the programing on it corrupted. I would not recommend getting this version of the SanDisk Sansa. After talking with a few other people who owned this same player, they also said they had problems with it and ended up buying something else. I would most recommend upgrading to the 1 GB version of the Sandisk Sansa.
This item was very annoying. My roommate purchased it while in college. It was ugly, and fell over all the time, even though it was on a tile floor. It was hard to keep the dvd's standing up straight. In my opinion a worthless piece of plastic. Spend the extra money for a bookshelf style dvd holder. You will be glad you did.
I was really excited to finally get an N router, an upgrade from my Linksys wireless G WRT54G2. First thing I tested was the speed, and I have to say it was abysmal. On a wired connection with my linksys, speedtest.net rated my home pc with a connection of up to 25mbps connection and wireless speeds around 15 mbps. Hooked up to the D-Link extreme N, connected speed dropped to 18mbps and wireless down to 8mbps. AND THIS ONE IS EXTREME. At first I dealt with this as 18mbps was still REALLY fast. The next day, I turned on my laptop and it connected to the network, but no internet connection. I had read in other reviews that it dropped their internet connection every couple of days so at the first sign of this happening to me, I got an RMA and shipped it back. SAVE YOUR MONEY. Go with another brand, I know if I ever bight the bullet for another N router, it will be a linksys.
This printer was fine until I changed cartridges and a contact was dirty. Now it won't quit printing alignment pages all the time. I have about a million now, and its cost me a fortune in ink. Every 3 or 4 print jobs and I get another one.I've spent hours with technical support, who keep leading me through the same old song and dance, disconnect the usb cable, hit some buttons, print another page I don't need, and scan. Voila it works! Case finished.NO IT IS NOT.The tech support people don't speak English and it shows in their grammar and inability to understand that my problem seems to be a variant on what they have in their knowlege base.HP would do better to hire native English speakers. I'll never buy another HP printer.Oh, they print fine, that is, if you want a million alignment pages.
Spent better than 4 hours with Linksys. Nobody ever suggested downloading the newest software for the unit?!! When I did that we were up and running within 1/2 hour. I thought great. Set it up for a party were having that weekend. 2 hours into the party the unit cuts out. Haven't had the time to go back and mess with it. If it worked as advertised it would be great.
Features & Great Styling Don't Translate To The ScreenI bought a Panasonic S55S with high hopes, based on reviews of the models it has just replaced, several of which used the Faroudja FLI2200 deinterlacing chip, without advertising that fact on the outside or tech specs. The RP82 and XP30 in particular had great pictures. Talk is that for the S55S Panasonic shifted to an in house produced deinterlacing chip.The S55S has wonderful styling, a very good remote, and just about every form of setting, adjustment, multiple picture output profile (Cinema 1, Cinema 2, User, Fine, Soft, Normal, etc.), picture noise filtering, picture gamma and color adjustment and more informative pop up data bars than you could possibly want. It supports all kinds of other audio and video formats, including high bit rate DVD-audio, but not SACD. It's very reasonably priced. The LCD display on the front is sharp and easy to read and shows icons for all the various modes the player may be in. Faroudja FLI2200Unfortunately, it also has a basically good but also very flawed picture, that has trouble delivering film like movement without noticeable artifacts and non film like blurring, and which is rather contrasty with plugged up shadows, even with full use of the picture adjustment tools provided.The Denon DVD-910 by comparison has the styling of a brick, a very minimalist, uninformative and hard to read LCD display on the front panel, hard to read labels on the black face plate, a really clunky remote, hardly any adjustments at all, doesn't support many of the extended DVD and picture formats available on the S55S, and would appear to be inferior in every regard except one: the picture quality is outstanding and first rate in every way with none of the artifacts and picture gradation glitches visible in the S55S. The Denon DVD-910 is based on the same chipset combo that was used in the now discontinued and much sought after in the used market Panasonic RP-82.Basically, any DVD player based on the Panasonic RP-82 "kit", assembled at the same factory in China for a number of manufacturers, will completely smoke just about any player at any price point out there. There are several currently avilable players from Denon and Yamaha at price points all the way from $200.00 to $999.00 that use the same combo, including the Faroudja FLI2200 with DCDi deinterlacing, but MOST IMPORTANTLY a 54mhz 12-bit video DAC.So, don't buy a S55S? That depends on your set. The higher end and more unforgiving your set is the more the picture quality issues of the S55S become very important. If you're using a top of the line HDTV CRT or Plasma, you may be disappointed if you have experienced a better player to compare it to. If you're hooking up to a 27" or 32" conventional TV you may think it's an outstanding player.It cannot, however, stand up to players using the Faroudja FLI220 or FLI2310 chips with 54mhz (or faster) 12-bit video DACs (including Panasonic's own model from just last year) that value picture quality above features when the output device is good enough to show the difference.
Great little player - small, light, great battery, great capacity for my needs. &quot;Upgrader&quot; bug bit me on the start of a 1 month NY to Australia trip. Thankfully, the unit was still under warranty when I returned. They eventually agreed to RMA the unit and do a cross ship (this part was VERY difficult and they wanted to charge me until I complained). Knock wood - good luck so far with the new unit. As for the support folks - blame RIO, not them. RIO gives them the policies, and they do a great job following them. It's up to RIO to change their bad policies and stand by their product. They should know better than to give their customers a hard time when they KNOW their product has issues! I fully expect to be reading about a class action lawsuit by owners at some point (like the IBM deskstar/&quot;Deathstar&quot; from a couple of years back). That said, I LOVE my nitrus (now that I have a working unit) - I just worry about it's longevity.
Surge protector is a great convenience since you can keep it attached to the cord and its handy when you need to plug in your laptop. But....it does not fit tightly enough into the cord plug and pops out if you inadvertently let the cord hang. I purchased 2 and had the same problem with both. Unfortunately, I didn't read the reviews before I ordered which described the same problem and I didn't report the problem in time to return it for a refund.TRC Lap Top Surge Protector 2 Prong 90473-10
I was excited to try something new...the zune. For the first few months it was great - then it just sucked. Customer service with Zune is ridiculous - I was on hold forever and then I was speaking to someone in India for over an hour - in which I could barely understand what the c/s person was saying. It was pretty funny when he asked me which country I was calling from - seriously? When the problem was identified (after an hour) he had to transfer me to someone who could take my information. After 20 minutes of being on hold - I was actually transfered to someone in the U.S. - who asked me one question and fixed my problem in under a minute. Really?? It is this type of c/s that pisses me off - my zune now lives in my junk drawer....Don't buy it...Buy an Ipod...
This is my first review and I am writing it because I am compelled to let others know that this is not a good product. I spent at least 10 hours trying to configure the device and at least one of those hours was spent on the phone with Linksys. I have experience with networking and quite simply this device does not work as intended. I was able to get it to work for periods of time but it stops after 5 minutes or so, or, I have to reconnect. Don't waist your time or money on this.
Received my Philips PHDTB1 antenna today in the mail; and after reading the posted reviews thought I was making a great product buy. NOT, only able to receive one channel and not very clear. Your need to look for additional atennas before you buy.
I bought this book as a reduced return exemplar a week ago.I cannot recommend this book. The author has done a very diligent work by collecting hundreds of URLs and texts from the web, but I think he gives no concise overall concept of internet security. The mentioned exploits and attaks are now mostly fixed and thus outdated, so many of the URLs are of limited value.Maybe the book still is a good starting point for further research on the web, but most documents on the 'net give enough material to search for with altavista.The sections dealing with VMS and Windows NT are superficial. I personally believe that knowing the standard security tools by name is not sufficient for securing a network.Due to the dynamic nature of the web and the changing operating systems and new forms of security risks/attacks a book focusing on special tools must be outdated in a very short time. A book on general network security gives a better introduction, i think that the view of an hacker (or cracker) does not help very much in securing a network.
ANTONLINE should be excluded from Amazon. They shipped us the wrong battery--not the one we ordered, not even the same part # on the packing slip. They were unresponsive to our e-mails. We finally contacted Amazon. Amazon reimbursed us. We then tried phoning ANTONLINE again for a return shipping label. They lied to us, stating that they had responded to our e-mails. Furthermore, they said they would not give us a return label, since Amazon had become involved. Amazon needs to drop this vendor!
Worked fine for 14 months though I always thought the build quality was poor. Paper jams are hard to clear and it stopped working with envelopes after a few months. As a previous reviewer noted HP will sell you an upgrade of a refurbished replacement at a special price if you send your broken machine back. Now I know where they get the refurbished machines. I'm switching to Canon.
I bought this battery assuming that since it's got the same configurations as the Canon battery, it will do just as fine. Wrong...this backup battery lasted half of what my Canon battery can do. It also did not charge properly with my Canon's battery charger. It would show a green light but if you unplug it and charge again, it will show red for hours and then turn to green. What??? It will also display a warning light for several shots even though it still has juice. Confusion??? Picture quality is the same. Just suck it up and buy a Canon battery because you do get what you paid for in this case.
this PDA was no good,it was new in package yet was broken,got batteries in it,turned in on and only HALF the screen works,so now I'm stuck with a broken piece of garbage,I'm only 14 and I worked hard and saved up to buy this and can't return it and get my money back or anything,wouldnt ever order this one again,it's a waste of money,the shipping was fast,but the sender did a very poor job packing it,it came in a box far to big with only 1 sheet of news paper to stop it from tumbling around in the box,which it obviously didnt do very well,it could very well be why it came broken.
Thsi book was just okay. It was an easy read which was good. Take it or leave it. I wouldn't recommend it. I purchased it with the intention of finding some really inspiring information to pass along to my fellow sisters. Its a good social circle book to pull out if you're gathered with your girls and want to chill and laugh a bit. A bit adolescent.
I bought the Sony walkman with TV tuner and was quite exctied, this didn't last very long. All but one station have really bad reception, this is also true of the preset radio stations, really poor quality reception. It's so cumbersome to use, the belt clip is on the case, it doensn't have auto reverse so each time you want to flip your casette you must take it from the case. Poorly designed. My first Sony product, probably my last as well. Didn't return the product because I threw out the originally packaging. Big Mistake on my part.
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 was excited to own our first iMac only to be very disappointed. The internal power source failed after 4 months. I signed up for the ProCare service so that we could take the computer into the local Apple store for repairs. The Genius bar is a joke. The only thing the technician did was to plug the computer into a socket and tell me that it needed to be repaired and it would take 7 to 10 days (for something that could be fixed in 30 minutes for they were willing to do it). I explained that my son had typed an important assignment typed into the computer and needed it in 2 days. The store manager was not able to offer any other solutions. At least with Dell you can get next day service. Also don't sign up for .mac and the trial of Word and Apple word processing is pointless since you are not able to print in the trial version.
As a first time PDA user, I did my research for about 3 weeks, going back and forth from the handspring, palm, casio, and jornada, I decided on the casio which looked like the best overall. My advice to you is to save a little $$, stick with a palm or handspring device. The casio is bulky, good luck finding a decent case to put it in (everything is made for the palm), the activesync hasnt worked yet, it came with no user manuals, so Im having to figure out everything on my own. Finding software in a retail store for the windows based is next to none, and when trying to buy the accessories (cases etc...) from Casio they are out of stock. So I guess in the mean time the screen will get scratched, cant find a case to fit, and I still cant get the active sync software to work. Save yourself some $$ stick with the palm based pda, until the windows makers come up with some more solutions, dont make the same mistake I did. Oh by the way they tell you the casio is compatible with window 95, what they dont tell you that it has to be the second version of 95, or else you will have to upgrade to windows 98, costing you more $$$ and headache.
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.
After four months of occasional use, mine now won't turn off, play a song, or do much of anything. My wife's also sometimes doesn't want to turn off.
I loved this camera when I first got it but there is one flaw that just makes me say that it is not worth the buck. In any low light or night setting the LCD does not show a thing and the view finder is too small for you to see anything in low light or night. So it makes this camera completely useless in low light or night time pics. I have called Olympus 2xs about this thinking there has to be something wrong with my camera but I was reassured nothing was wrong it is just how the camera works. I was very disappointed and would never recommend this camera to anyone.
I ordered what was pictured here. A 2.5mm TRS PLUG to a 3.5mm TRS SOCKET adapter.Instead I received a 2.5mm to 3.5mm headset adapter which is configured as TRRS not TRS.TRRS will NOT work in a TRS socket.I really need what I purchased, not what you sent.
I bought 4 of these less than a year ago. Two have already died. The plastic print head mechanism breaks, makes a horrendous noise, then spits out broken plastic parts. The printers had light use, black only. Black cartridges only have abour a 220 page life.In addition the Print driver for windows XP is buggy. About once a week it crashes and requires a reboot.I'm not crying as the printer was ultracheap to begin with, in this case you really do get what you pay for!Note that I have other models of HP printers which are superb.
This is the worst pice of electronics I ever bought. Started falling apart after few days only. Battery life is a joke.Software that comes with it is totally unfriendly and even if you manage to install that thing on your computer it won't work with OS prior to XP. You will find that out after you're done installing it. Mediocre performance. Don't waste your money on this one.
This product does cool down my laptop but not to the point where you would expect it to be. My laptop's internal fan still comes on because certain areas of my laptop are still overheated. I can feel that the top of my notebook is still overheated even while the fans are running. Also if positioned even slightly off, the fans rub against the bottom of my laptop and start to make a grinding sound. It seems that this laptop is for smaller notebooks possibly because mine is 15" but the advertisement says anything from 12"-17". If I could do it over, I would have bought a different one. Definitely not recommended.
I had one of these for just over one year when the power circuitry failed. The symptom is that the camera will power down after less than a minute even with new or fully charged batteries. From my research, this is a wide-spread failure mode for this camera. Communicated with Canon. No joy. I loved the camera while it lasted but I won't do business with a company that will not support their product. I've had six Canon's over the past few years. But unlikely to buy another.
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!
I usually order a HP57 and HP56 Combo Pack on-line from a Big Name Brand Store. Thought I would save some money ordering the HP 56 from Amazon (Bigg Buys LLC) and the HP 57 from another company on Amazon. The HP 56 simply won't work! I put the old, almost empty (purchased at a big name company) cartridge in the printer and all is well, put the "new" cartridge in...doesnt' work. Although it came in what looks like HP packaging...I'm not sure. I have never had a problem with true HP ink cartridges. I'm pretty sure I'm getting a refund from Amazon but...Lesson Learned...Knock offs everywhere.
The scanner booted up and performed flawlessly (in the batch mode) for about 500 slides. Then, the mechanism that moves the slide holder back and forth between scans began to slip or catch. It would seem as if a gear somewhere was trying to catch hold, but not quite making it. With a gentle nudge from my hand the carriage would start again and the scan proceed. This did not affect the quality of the scans (always excellent), but it prevented me from walking away during the 5-minute batch scans (a huge disadvantage). If I did walk away and the problem were to occur, it would produce an error that required unplugging the scanner in order to close the program and get the scanner to eject the carriage.Amazon accepted the unit back without question and sent another. After about 700 slides the same problem occured. So, at this point I shifted to scanning negatives (6 at a time). Here, the unit ran flawlessly until approximately 1000 negatives. Then the same carriage control problem began to occur. As long as I stayed relentlessly at the controls, everything was fine. But, let me walk away, and then I would find the machine (and computer) locked up from the error.I can only conclude that the internal mechanics of the Dimage Scan Dual IV are not designed properly for the demands of bulk scanning. Users contemplating this machine for processing of more than a few hundred slides or negatives should look elsewhere.
DO NOT BUY THIS T.V! Purchased the samsung dlp tv in 2008 and within two and a half years the tv began to have white dots that completely covered the tv screen and shortly after that black dots began to pop up all over the screen as well. I found that it was a samsung manufactures mistake. After calling samsung and getting the run around, they said that my tv was not one they would fix for free.Sad that a billion dollar company would not take care of their customers. They transfered me to there repair department only to find that they do not repair dlp tv's anymore!! Yes you read right, THEY DONT REPAIR TV'S THAT THEY SOLD ME A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER!I called a local tv repair service to see what could be done. It came down to me having to pay $500.00 to get it fixed! Wow, I payed over $2,000 for a tv that only worked for less than four years.Samsung DLP tv's are horrible. Dont waste your money.
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 couldn't see any difference in the quality of photos or videos using the monopod. Trying to follow a moving object by turning the monopod in place resulted in shaky videos.Manfrotto 676B DIGI Aluminum Monopod (Black)For the rest of my trip I used my point and shoot Panasonic Z3 camera without the monopod.
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.
Had to remove the so called pillow soft covering and just place speaker under pillow, but volume is a problem under my foam pillows. My ears hurt from pressing my head so hard to pillow in one spot to try to hear it. Hard to fall asleep listening to music when my mind is working hard to maintain ear position!
It works, barely. The headphone volume is very weak, but usable. However, the person at the other end cannot understand me unless I scream. The mic is not sensitive enough, and the headphone isn't much better.
I was hoping to use these on the airplane but they did not work out at all. I had to use a back up pair because I could not hear the movie on my ipad. Would not recommend.
I bought this system so I could play music from my computer on the second floor to my in-ceiling speaker system on the first floor. I hooked up one unit to my computer and the other to my stereo receiver. It took me a while to figure out which jack to plug it into, but I eventually got it too work. Only problem was the strength of the signal...very weak and crackly. I had to move the two units as close as possible to each other to get somewhat acceptable sound, but it was very unaesthetic. I would have preferred if the units could remain out of site, but the signal is too weak for that. I don't use them much anymore now that it is so easy to download everything onto my iPod and connect that to my stereo receiver instead. Eventually, I will buy a new stereo receiver with a USB slot making it even easier.
This item is advertised as a Garmin Transducer at a very attractive price. The invoice even lists it as Garmin. The only trouble is, it's not really a Garmin product. No where on the enclosed instructions or litterature is the name "Garmin" mentioned of course And it doesn't work with my Garmin chart-plotter. Now since the boat has to be hauled to install or reinstall this device I'm certainly not going to the expense of a second haul-out this year just to retrieve this junk product. Just be warned when dealing with affiliates. I've had nothing but good experiences when buying products direct, but often dissapointed when redirected to an affiliate.
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.
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.
You can not fit what the product info states. Try it. This is a joke. You can not put more than one camera body with two lenses or two camera bodies with one lens in this bag. When you do, you are forcing the camera in. You cant even put the camera with the lens attached to the body and add another lens in the bag. Another thing, you can not zip the inside pocket where the manual is suppose to be stored. Funny thing, this is a Canon bag, which cant even hold most canon items including the manual. Returned mine and ordered the larger one 10EG model.
I got this product because some states (like California) have made it illegal to use the windshield mounts. It does snap into the cradle alright, but not with the car charger cord installed. I consider this a design flaw, so be advised if you're going on a long trip where you'd need to charge the unit with the car charger.
Steer clear of this product. I purchased in December 2007 after careful consideration of options and features. Very long story short is as follows:1) Customer support stinks.2) Device does not stay connected to LAN.3) MS-Backup utility is prevented from setting archive bit (even after updating the unit) hence you cannot do incremental backups.This was the biggest waste of money, and even more precious, time!Steer clear. I stopped using this piece of junk! It cost me $180 for the unit and $85 for the drive for a grand total loss of $265. Thanks for nothing D-Link.
Save your money. Purchase a section of pipe insulation from your local hardware store. Better yet, go to a home construction site and ask for a scrap piece. Cut about an inch and half section of the insulation. Then cut the section length wise so it opens up. Place it on your bike handlebars and wrap your Garmin w/wrist band around it.
The badges are fairly easy to work with, but they are not very durably even in an office environment. The lamenation comes apart and the peel and stick clip eventually comes off. If you only need the badges for an occasional dog and pony show, then these badges will work. If you will be wearing them every day, however, you will want to spend more and get something better.
Don't buy this camera. The zoom broke twice. The first time was after a little bit more than a year of using it. It was out of warranty so I had to pay almost $200 to get a replacement (bad decision, I know). The customer service was really bad. Then the zoom broke again last month. I had such a bad experience with HP that I decided to buy a Cannon.
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.
I never had a DVR (aside from my computer) before, so when I finally managed to get my Tivo all hooked up, I was really impressed. I especially love the "Season Pass" feature which will pick out all the times your favorites program airs, and let you schedule recording for all of them in a few clicks.But then the headaches began...(1.) First of all, how many of us have the telephone line near our TVs? Normally, the TV and electronic gadgets are on one side of the room, and the phone is on the other - right? Tivo needs a phone line to get it's program information - at least initially. So if your house is configured like mine, be prepared to have phone line extensions strewn all across your living room while you spend up to a day downloading and installing all the program information by phone.So of course, I almost began to drool when I read in the Manual that you can actually connect the Tivo to your local or wireless network.(2.) Problem is, you most likely will NOT be able to connect your Tivo to your local or wireless network. I took Tivo's own approved list of hardware (direct network adapters or wireless receivers) to my local geek toy store, and bought the top recommended networking connection on the list. That didn't work, so I returned it and bought the next recommended item on Tivo's list. That didn't work either, so over the course of the next two weeks I tried three (yes, 3) more. Nothing. I finally gave up, and had to buy a long extension cord for my phone line and install it more perminent-like.(3.) The main reason I'm here today, is because I found this page while searching for an explanation to the weird high pitched whistle noise my Tivo began making last night (after only 2 months of ownership). Turns out this is apparently an increasingly common problem - which I never heard of until today - and even more unfortunately seems to indicate that my Tivo will be totally dead in the next few days. Right now, it's literally delaying everything I do (trying to view my cable box's program guide, etc) by 30 seconds or more (the normal lag time should be around 1 or 2 seconds)So, since I've already paid for the lifetime membership, I'm now searching for a relatively cheap way I can fix the problem myself. Do I need to replace the harddrive, the case fans, ..or what? By the way, if Tivo goes out of business, how will I get my program guide? Tivo doesn't grab the FREE TV Guide data from your cable like the no-subscription-required Panasonics can.(4.) Oh, and also wanted to warn people about one more thing that only starts happening after you've had your Tivo for a few weeks - which is actually intentional on the part of Tivo - but which isn't mentioned anywhere in any of their manuals or documentation, for obvious reasons...After a few weeks (if your Tivo still works), you'll start to get little on-screen pop-up alerts RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAM which stay there for atleast 30 seconds until you click it or patiently wait for it to go away. And what are these prompts? ADVERTISING which actually is made to look like a really important subscriber announcement from Tivo. Maybe it's important to THEM, but I'd rather NOT see it in the middle of my TV screen. Actually, that's yet another example of Tivo's dumb implimentation: You'll only see this advertising if you're watching live TV instead of the recorded programming... and since most people with Tivos are watching the recorded programs instead of live TV, Tivo's sponsors are paying for ads that few people will ever see... Great business ideas - yes?)In addition to these on-screen ads which interrupt your viewing, when you go to your Tivo menu, you'll find atleast TWO links to advertisements. The really bad thing about these links in particular is that they are positioned in the place where your other normal Tivo menu options are listed. So instead of selecting your "To Do List" or upcoming recordings, you might accidently find yourself watching a series of advertisements - WHICH YOU CANNOT DELETE OR REMOVE.OK, so that's all I have to say at this point. Seems to me that Tivo had a great idea, but terrible implimentation. I don't know about their customer service, but I probably also won't even bother, if it's going to cost me $100 to $150 to ship them back their own defective product anyway.If I can't fix the Tivo, and I'm not in the mood to pay double-or-triple in trying to get it fixed, then it's apparently just become one nice looking but useless paperweight... to which I have a lifetime subscription.
My player didn't work properly within the first 4 times using it. I sent it in for warranty repair and received AN EMPTY BOX back! Can you believe that? THEY SENT AN EMPTY BOX! Now, I have been trying to get a replacement or even my original unit back but the Customer Service is HORRIBLE. It seems I am not alone on this issue and I wish GoVideo would get the pants sued off them for Fraud.If you have issues, call the Attorney General of the State of Arizona. I am doing that right now. 1-800-352-8431.You can also call corporate and get EVERYONE's voice mail (does anyone really work at GoVideo?) I think they exist to rip people off. I would recommend Amazon.com and other retailers STOP SELLING THEIR PRODUCT. It makes them look bad.
The clock radio that arrived was as pictured on the website. That is where the similarities stopped. Here is what was not as advertised:1. The 'Auto dimmer' that is supposed to adjust to room light is just a hi/low switch.2. There is no Weekend Alarm Cancel function on this model.3. There is no time zone selection.4. There is no daylight savings time selection.So, the remaining features do seem to work and are on this model. The CD player can play CD-R's which kinda surprised me.I read the manual, so it is not that I just didn't know how to use the missing features.I am disappointed in Amazon for advertising this product incorrectly on their website.
I've had this UPS for around a year. The battery has degraded to the point where it only runs for about 10 seconds before giving up, with a 150 watt load (measured with a watt meter).Getting a replacement battery from APC costs $20 plus $10 for shipping, so it's either $30 for a new battery, or $39.00 for a whole new unit - seems like a waste.
This device is NOT an original Sony product...it is however very much advertised as such.Advertised as Sony, gives you the correct product model number and everything... open up you package...thing says "WasabiPower"...WTF?...it works....for a cheap knockoff.I'm just saying...wouldn't it be nice to know what your buying, before you buy it.
This was loud and I dont mean the music it spun in the cassette player making a lot of noise
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.
I ordered this charger hoping to finally be able to charge my phone in the car. Unfortunately this piece of junk worked for one hour and broke after that. It is not worth the money... even though it is so cheap!
Cable arrived in fine shape. There were no drivers included although the included instructions made reference to an install disk. Went to the Cables Unlimited web site referenced on the box only to find that the company had gone belly up. Am in the process of returning it for refund. Recommend that you stay away...
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
Cables to Go 41085 Hex Crimp - The barrel of the connector is so sturdy it cannot be crushed by the crimper, making it useless as a connector plug.
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
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.
As far as I can tell, it doesn't actually clean off any oils, like fingerprints. It just smears them around...
I bought 6 months ago and it's been a hassle it turns off by it self after a couple of minutes and it wont stay on I think this tv was a lot for the quality of the tv I don't recommend it
The shape of this keyboard is much easier on my wrist than my flat laptop keyboard.Also, unexpectedly, it sync'd right up with my MacBook Pro - I was prompted onscreen to answer a couple of questions (which keys are next to your Shift keys?), and that was it. No messing with driver downloads and installs or anything like that.So why just two stars? The feel of the keys is HORRIBLE! They are simultaneously sticky and mushy - especially the space bar - the worst keyboard I've used within memory. I find myself making mistakes constantly. I'll give the keys a day or two to loosen up, but my feeling is that this is going back, which is rare - I'm not a big returner.I had an older edition of this very keyboard years ago, at work - and it was great. As they added bells and whistles, Microsoft must have cheapened their manufacturing. Pity.
The LCD screen is hard to see. It is awkward to use. It is difficult to program and then macros do not do what they are supposed to. I returned it and bought a Sony.
I ordered this 256MB PC100 CL3 DIMM Memory. What I recieved twice was labeled so, but was in fact only 128MB. I got no satisfaction from Viking on returning these items.
Eq, is okay.. But as for the Base on woffer.. Nope. it does not work.. Do not know why. someone else wrote same thingon review on this Eq, I just thought they did not know what they are doing,, But they where rite.. And would cost memore to mail back.. so will not by anything else made by BOSS.
I purchased a 3079 TV in September 2005 because I liked the design and picture quality. Except for weighing a ton, I was satisfied until approximately six months ago.In April 2007, I turned the set on and something happened inside and the power was gone. I knew it was just out of warranty, so I took it to a local TV repair shop. He fixed it. Approximately one month later, the same problem occured. I took it back to the same shop and he fixed it again, stating the problem with the TV was in the degass circuitry. Well, I "broke my back" and brought it home for the second time. I turned it on approximately 7-10 times before it gave up again. This "dead lemon" is sitting in my bedroom but it belongs in the landfill. If I didn't have over $900.00 tied up in the set, it would already have been there.I have a complaint registered with Samsung. I will wait to see if anything happens with them before trashing the set.What is ironnic is that just before this set started giving problems, I purchased a 50" Samsung plasma and moved this set to the bedroom.Believe me, I wouldn't trust any of the Samsung SlimFit models.If Samsung doesn't do anything about this inferior TV, my future with Samsung products will be over.
This is the second box of 20 I purchased. No bad burns in any of the first 20, plus the other pack of 10 I got from Amazon. This is discouraging, especially after buying Verbatim USB Flash drives recently, which are pathetically slow. Prices go down, and perhaps, quality goes with it. So far, 3 coasters out of 12 used. I use the slowest 10X rate for burning, and still Verbatim CDs fail.
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.
This through the glass unit performed well enough for my needs as I am only looking for local traffic tie-up information of close-by autos....the problem is that it will not stay on the windshield....I am on my third unit in an attempt to get it to stay on permanently instead of a few weeks....the first one was put on by professional installers of all my 3rd party electronics ... have dealt with them for years as they do excellent work...it fell off and was lost after about 10 days....the second one I put on myself...and followed the directions to an exact degree....including the heating of the glue with a hair dryer for 4 minutes....cleaning the windshield as directed etc etc....using silicon to seal the unit further...this one stayed on for more than a month and then fell off and was lost....the third one was supplied to me directly by Midland at no charge, much to their credit....I havent tried putting on the third one yet because of the weather...I have my fingers crossed....would I buy this again....definitely not.....probably no through the glass units from anyone else either...............
Shipping this little item has taken a long, long time. Now I wish I had gone to Wal-mart and picked it up.
This product does not work for the iPad. A good wiggle causes the lock to fall out of the iPad. Keep looking friends this will not secure your investment.
I have owned 2 drawing tablets (Wacom and this one). This tablet is very frustrating because at least twice a day the tablet quits responding to clicks. It is fine for drawing but I use it in place of a mouse and become very frustrated when trying to tap with the pen. At least once a week I have to open the pen and turn the battery or change it. The Wacom never did this even though it was about six years old.I will never buy a tablet that uses batteries again.For everyday use, I would recommend purchasing a better tablet.
Can't get it to work! Installed the software, went through the instructions, stood on my head, recited mystical incantations, sacrificed small animals and still no music. This was given as a gift to my wife. It made me look like an idiot when I had worked so hard to give a nice gift. I had to buy another, more expensive gift to make up for it. Linksys products will be thoroughly avoided in the future.
I use this camera for work taking picture of damaged vehicles. For outside use in good light it works fine. However if you are in a parking garage taking a picture (poor lighting) you are out of luck unless you are ultra-close to your intended target. The flash is weak, I have not been able to take a good picture inside without good lighting. Also I can't stand the horrible delay in start up and shutter lag, this thing takes for ever to take a picture. I do have the docking station which is great for transfering pictures to your computer; however, it is unreliable for charging. You have to go through a ritual of turning the camera on and off (or opening the battery door) to get the docking station to make the proper connection and actually charge? My prior DC50 (early model digital) worked much better.
I bought this for taking conference calls at home and after only a few uses, there is background static noise that the other party can hear. Totally disappointing.
I have always been a big fan of sony, but not anymore. First of all this laptop weighs a ton. Carrying it in the airport is a pain the thing pratically breaks my wrist. Also after less then a year the hard drive breaks, not to mention it gets very hot very quickly. I paid almost 3000.00 when this was new and its a pile of junk now. Sony says they will look at it but I need to pay shipping to send it to them and a 50.00 fee just for them to analize the problem, thats not including repairs.Also I have had my second sony cybershot break on me. I figured the first one was almost 3 years old no big deal that it broke, but this one is less then a year old. I have a warranty but now I am without my camera for the holidays (4-6 weeks for repairs)I do NOT reccomend this or any sony product!
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
Packaging was correct, item was not. Wanted a replacement for broken antennae. Sent me a bag full of broken headsets? or something. Really?
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 got my Zen V Plus about 3 weeks ago and if froze a few times the first couple of days. I downloaded firmware and it has only frozen up twice since then while I was trying to bookmark a book which is very difficult.Yesterday the power switch fell off and is lost and I have been trying all day to get a response from their customer support by e mail and phone. All I have been able to get is a auto response via e mail that says they will respond within 24 hours. I was never able to hold long enough to get to speak to anyone in their customer service dept. The player has great sound, poor battery life, freezes often and seems to be poorly constructed. I wish I had shopped around a little more.
I was not happy with this product because it was to tight and when i put in my sony radio it would change my station. the belt was uncomfortable and the radio would not stay on due to the case when i stop i had to fix it all over again. Very bad product, and I am not happy with it.
Would consistently switch devices. Even if one device was not attached. Do not purchase unless you like wasting your time and money.
charger makes the phone goes haywire...cannot use....anything made in china is a mess....why do you want a review i want my money back
I have owned the 2006 version of this program since it came out. I travel for a living and have used it on both coasts and in the midwest EXTENSIVELY. The ONLY thing it is good for is giving you a rough idea of how long your trip will take. THE MAPS ABSOULETLY STINK EVERYWHERE!!!!! There is a MAJOR 4 lane hiway near my home (Hwy 2 from Lincoln NE to Nebraska City, NE) that has been there for 5 to 10 years and it isn't even on the map (It still shows the old 2 lane hwy 2 and tries to redirect you OVER AND OVER AND OVER again). I have found this also in at least 2 other states. It has even directed me to the wrong TOWN!!! (In California when I was going to Stanford University)SAVE YOURSELF SOME HEADACHE AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!!!!
This router was nearly impossible to configure. I couldn't get it to work with any of my wireless peripherals, from a Slingbox device to a wireless repeater to a powerline adaptor. Nor could anyone I know get their laptop to join the router's wireless network.I don't know what the problem was, but once I re-installed my old Linksys router, everything worked again.Routers seem unnecessarily complicated to operate and configure. They are basically the most consumer-unfriendly devices being sold. Next I will purchase an Apple router, hopefully they've come up with an easier solution
I purchased 4 of them....all crap! Inner lenses are all cracked and fogged. Very dissatisfied with this purchase. Waste of money
Product was very cheeply made. When I tried placing a SD disk in the unit the slot was off centered and was dropped causing me to have to load it in at an angle. After some effort and with care not to damage the unit I was able to shift the imput allowing media to be placed into the unit normally.I would hesitate recommending this unit to anyone in the future fearing that the manufacturer does not test its products for defects prior to shipping or selling to others.I do have to admit that the unit did work once correctly oriented. The unit was priced fairly based upon comparable items found on the net.
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.
This printer will NOT be supported on 64 bit operating systems! I learned this the hard way.
In so many ways it's *almost* an iPod, but not quite. The new iPod shuffle and new iPod nano would make much better gifts.
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.
I am very disapointed with this camera. The only good thing that I can say is that the camera has a pretty cool swivel lens which allows you to take pictures at all sorts of weird angels. The quality of the pictures are also good.Everything else is pretty bad. Because of the position of the lens, it is VERY easy to get a fingerprint on it. I have many ruined pictures because of this. There is also a red eye problem with this camera. In almost all the pictures that I have taken with the flash on, the people had red eye. Also, there is no viewfinder. Taking pictures at night is a real pain with this camera because all you can see on the LCD screen is black. It can take a few seconds before you begin to see something on the screen, and even then it is very hard to make out what your camera is pointed at.If you were thinking about purchasing a Nikon Coolpix, don't. There are better cameras out there.
We have a logitech headset but my wife wanted her own. She asked me to pick one. I choosed the plantronics based on the reviews.The sound is fine but the size is ridiculous. I have the feeling even the stability of the headset suffers because of the size. I feel like the old tv hosts. I would never go out with this on my head. Even my wife, who is not into tech at all, complained. Don't bother with this product unless you live alone.
This item was not what I expected; it doesnt charge the camera, all it does is make the camera turn on, but only if its plugged. I was also dissapointed with the camera (which was bought at a different store), because the battery had a very short life time (i used it once and it died same day)and when I put new batteries in it would say that the battery was exuashted or in other words dead. This is a very poor product from Nikon, which is a well respected brand of digital camera. The L18 worked great but it wouldn't fit into any life style due to its poor productivity.
the item never came, unfortunately, so I am not able to comment on its quality. It was supposed to be shipped from China.
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!
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...
I was initially very excited about this printer which I purchased to take with me on a vacation to Europe. I could not have been more disappointed. I rationalized as a temporary glitch the fact that the printer jammed the very first time that I used it, but then realized that this printer jams about 50% of time, resulting in a fix (yanking out the cartridge & film paper) that wastes the expensive [...] paper. A couple of days ago I successfully printed 8 photos (a miracle), but they all had these burn markings on them (from the cartridge?). Tried to print 8 more photos & ended up yanking about $7 worth of film out of the machine to fix jams. Giving Polaroid the benefit of the doubt, we could say that I just got a "lemon", however 3 weeks ago when I first ordered this there were only about 2 or 3 used models available, as of this writing there are 6. If I can't return this thing, I certainly won't try to sell it to the unsuspecting public...
I got this CD player two months back and the play and repeat buttons are not working any more. I can't use it any more. Even though it is cheap it is not worth even that much. Try to find another decent CD player. I am not at all satisfied with this.
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 product didn't last long, stopped playing CDs had to toss it. It had poor sound quality when it actually worked.
We purchased a Sony CFD-E100 Portable CD Radio Cassette Recorder directly from the Sony Style outlet store. It worked great for 14 months. Now it will not play CDs saying "no disc" error. I contacted Sony technical support. They were apologetic and polite, however, would only offer flat rate repair or exchange for a refurbished unit per their website. This will end up costing as much as a new one! I tried different discs and cleaning as others have suggested but nothing helped. We are VERY disappointed in Sony quality and product support...
The one that I got did not work. I think it was broken. I am going to return it. I was very frustrated because this was a gift for my brother :(
I thought I would give these ink cartridges a try for the price. In this case, I got what I paid for. The ink doesn't come out smoothly, and I don't get a great picture. If the printer sits idle for a few days, I need to run the cleaning routine to get the ink flowing. I gave it two stars because I still get to do basic printing, but I would not use it for anything deliverable. When these run out, I will return to the Canon brand.
Found out too late this reader does not work with Windows98. No where does literature or Sandick site indicate this incompatabilityAlso package contains no user info or manual.I'm really ticked off.
I have had this item for approximately 16 years. Not only has it stopped working, but all of my CD/DVD's that I made from my VHS tapes will not play in any other DVD/CD player. I have no way of viewing priceless Cd's of my grandson. I have purchased and returned numerous other DVD/CD players and had to return them as they would not play the CD's that I had made with the GEO. IF SOMEONE KNOWS OF A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I bought this digital camera not even a month ago, and have went through atleast 8 sets of batteries since then. This camera should not go through that many batteries in 3 months let alone less than 1. I think that the price of this camera is a rip off. No wonder it is so cheap, you make up the price in batteries!!! I am returning this and getting one that is better and not through Kodak!
Attractive speakers installed on exterior wall of camper. Using with a Jenson Stereo will not handle base. Much distortion, ordered a replacement speaker and had same problem.
if it were possible i would not be unfavorably rating this specific product, but would be venting my dissatisfaction with the range of manufacturers who settled on the incompatable formats of dvd-rw and dvd+rw. call me naive, but i imagined that there was only one dvd rw and that plusses or minuses were simply a matter of the graphic designers preference.the idiocy that would give rise to this incompitability in functionality is surprising; to have it hinge on a + or - is baffling. it makes one wonder if it is somehow connected to a gatesian effort to thwart open standards.anyway, i suppose there will always be stupid people making stupid decisions. i'll throw myself in for buying on faith.scott
I have a Canon Powershot S200 and this cable was supposed to work with it. However, connecting it to my Mac Book Pro and the camera was not recognized. Not sure if it's the cable or not but I believe it worked before with the original cable (which I have lost).
I have been paying for 20mbps cable but this router limited me to about 1.5mbps. I've complained with my ISP about slow internet but they said everything looks good on their equipment as well as my Surfboard modem(s). After replacing my DOCSIS 2.0 Motorola surfboard to a 3.0 I clocked about 3.0mbps. Soon I realized hardwiring got me ups to 20 mbps and knew it was my Zyxel wifi router that was slow. I later replaced that with a Dual band Gigabit wifi router for $70 and am now clocking about 16mbps. Don't limit your self to the minimum. This Zyxel P330W is probably only good if you're paying for 1.5mpbs DSL. Otherwise it's a bare basic router with easy set up but limited range even in my small house.
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.
This does not work for my HP P1606dn printer. No matter I many times I tried, my computer could not recognize the printer. Very disappointed. I guess I got what I paid for.
When this product works, it works. I managed to clean 4 dust specks from my Digital Rebel XT, though it took me 3 attempts before I managed to get all of them.The problem is, the "spinning device," which is also the basis for Visible Dust's Arctic Butterfly product, is unbelievably cheaply made. It's a badly-made plastic shell holding a motor, a battery compartment, and a strip of spring steel acting as a switch. The build quality is about what you'd expect from a $5 toy. My copy broke almost immediately, spilling the motor, switch, and little plastic tab to depress the switch.Even overlooking how fragile it is, the device is difficult to use. To work, the brush must be perfectly aligned with the motor shaft, so that the brush spins along its axis and the bristles spin out into a disc. This cleans the brush and builds up a slight static charge to attract dust.Because the brush-holder is crude and imprecise, 90% of the time the brush will be slightly off-axis, and the since it's wobbling it won't rotate fast enough. It's pretty much impossible to tell exactly how it's off when it's stationary. The solution is to very lightly touch the brush shaft while it's spinning, hoping to nudge it into alignment without pressing hard enough to stop the weak motor.The unfortunate thing is that there really isn't any competition at present. Copper Hill has much cheaper brush that does the same thing, but requires compressed air to clean and charge. If you're traveling by plane, you can't bring the the compressed air with you. So for the moment, this overpriced, temperamental, fragile device may be your only choice.
It pushes the dirt around. I like the lenspen lens and filter pens just fine. They do a great job without scratching (as long as you make certain they are clean - done by twisting the cap). With the sensor, after blowing off as much as would be blown off, I tried several times really trying to cover the whole sensor and getting into the corners. Maybe it was the nature of the dirt I had, but I really had to press harder than I wanted to be able to get it to move the dirt. And then it basically just ended up in the corners. With a lens, you can press much more firmly than I dare with a sensor (could knock the AA filter or the whole sensor assembly off its mount). And also you can end up with a tiny amount of dust at the very edge of the lens and it's no big deal - you get it off with a wet cleaning once in awhile. But with a sensor, it's dicey to use the same technique, and a dense concentration of dirt along the edges and corners is not what you want to deal with in post-processing, believe me.The lenspen sensor cleaner is basically the same system as the original lenspen, just with a smaller triangular head. The felt might be finer too. I'm not sure why I thought it would work, since a sensor assembly is not at all like a lens, or filter. I had to go to wet cleaning, which has its own extreme headaches associated with it (but at least it eventually works). One thing the lenspen did do - it got off most of the streaking left by my wet cleaning (it's hard to swab a sensor perfectly I've found). So the sensor cleaning headaches continue for me. I regard it as a real weakness of DSLRs, and am waiting for these "brilliant" minds designing this stuff to figure out how to make the darn sensor keep itself clean, at least through more than one shoot! A mirrorless camera that doesn't have a permanently sealed off sensor I'm not at all interested in - no excuse for those types of cameras.P.S. I threw the product in the trash, although I should have returned it I guess.
As many camcorder fans, I was excited by the Canon Press Release about Canon Optura 40 Camcorder, pre ordered it and received it late May. After opening the box, the camera looks great: compact, slick, nice looking lens. However, after a couple of time trial shootings, all these nice impressions were gone for good! A few Major disappointments:1) Poor video image. The video image has too much "digital" jaggies both in regular daylight and lower light environment shooting. When you play back on the TV, you see the "fluttery" effect all the time. When you pause the image, the jaggies are very obvious and horrible. This is even worse when you shoot in the low light environment.2) Noisy zoom lever. The zoom lever on the top on the camera body was not a well made (or designed) part. When you zoom in & out using the lever, the noise is very obvious and annoying. This noise was clearly recorded heard from the tape when you playback.3) The still camera quality is less than a regular 2.0 MP digital camera.4) The strap that holds your hand of video filming is not in the right position to make your hand comfortable.5) The 2.5" view LCD screen has too much info displayed and this made the small 2.5" LCD very noisy.I contacted the Canon USA for my questions. No clear answers were given about the image quality. I compared Optura 40 with Panasonic PV-GS200, the Panasonic has far more better video image quality. Big disappointment for me.
Never had an issue with this item at my old apartment - probably was about 5-10 routers in the area.Once I moved to a large city, the apartment complex I moved into had about 20 routers showing up on my macbook pro.Every 30-45 minutes I lost connection or the connection would time out.Adjusted a ton of settings to see if I could get a change (I work in IT so I knowledgeable on what I was changing) but to no avail.Recommendation: Great for a house or smaller apartment complex. Great speeds when it worked.If you live in an apartment - get a router that has a Dual Band feature and only run your wireless off of the 5 ghz band.A lot of things such as garages, baby monitors etc... run on the 2.4 ghz band and could cause interference, as well as other routers.
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.
Easy to install and configure. However, my wife really wanted something that would notify her when someone pulled in the driveway. E-mail? No problem, but nobody checks their email continuously. How about a simple popup on the home office computer it's installed on?NO. That's an upgrade- not just $80, but $80 PER YEAR. I don't need any of the other Platinum features, just this basic feature that should be in the basic application. Charge me for e-mail, but don't charge me to play a stupid .WAV file on the host PC. Logitech is cutting their own throat and hamstringing a perfectly good product. Stupid companies with product management run by idiotic MBAs that never talk to their customers.
The product looked dirty when arrived. It broke immediately on the first use, could not support the weight.. not well built
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.
Easy to order,quick delivery, and incredibly cheap price ($.48) plus shipping but it did not improve the signal (it actually made it worse) to my tv so I resorted to using my old RCA only cable from my VCR to TV. Oh well it may be useful for something else in the future.
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.
I have never been more disappointed in an electronics product. The features were exactly what I was looking for, and the sound quality was excellent; BUT shortly after I got it the cd mechanism began clicking and skipping. Soon it simply wouldn't work anymore. I returned the product and RCA sent me a replacement. AMAZINGLY the replacement has the SAME PROBLEM!!Based on all the reviews I've seen, this is an epidemic with this model and RCA should definitely be ASHAMED! Thompson Consumer Electronics is the manufacturer. They also manufacture Lyra, Proscan, GE and other major products. I will avoid all RCA products based on this experience.
microsoft is trying, but they still have a long way to go. the zune is noticeably thicker than the ipod and the 4 way control pad is a real step backwards from the ipod's touch wheel. i like the bigger screen, but not enough to suffer through the pain of a 1.0 software release. no thank you.after criticizing apple for making a closed ecosystem, microsoft abandons it's own "plays for sure" partners and ditches the whole "choice" argument in hopes of making an end-to-end solution that doesn't suck.keep trying, guys. i'll check back at version 2.0
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.
This camera is way less then i expect.colors are dull, and recording feature soundslike a tin can. it may not be the most expensivecamera out there but i expected more for the cost.
I bought this to play my pandora from my phone into my car. Really not worth it. I know its super cheap and I should have had really low expectations. But from the ever beginning when I got this it barely worked. Now a month later its dead. Right from the start I was having to tinker with getting the plug-in in the exact right postion so the sound didnt crack and pop. I ordered one that was much more expensive and have had zero issues with it. I gave this one to my wife and she informed me today that it officially doesnt work any longer.
I ordered Original HP Ink Cartridges from Eforcity and, instead, received refilled cartridges. I do not appreciate that type of business and would never order anything from them again. Amazon (not the seller) immediately credited my credit card acct, & the seller did apologize, but that doesn't change the fact that they (the seller...not Amazon) tried to cheat me, and I don't deal with businesses that do business that way. Any way you spin this, it's CHEATING.
If you want to see this error and lose all of your precious memories in an instant, then purchase this memory stick and save a few dollars. This is not recoverable error and requires 8 weeks to exhange the stick with the factory.After having this experience once, it is far worth the few extra dollars to get a reliable name brand stick. I have used Sony sticks for many years with no problems at all.
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.
I've had mine for two weeks now, and it's fine as a Blu-Ray player, fine for NetFlix/Vudu/Blockbuster, but for playing videos on the network it's horrible. I've long been a fan of Samsung products. My past six computer monitors were Samsung and all three of my TV's (including my widescreen HDTV) are Samsung. But this device has really shaken my opinion of them as a company.If you yearn for the days before VCR's and DVR's allowed people to pause a show a to get a drink, rewind to make out what a character said, or fast-forward to get past filler or a particularly slow part, then this just might be for you.Yep... when playing movies from your network drive, you can't pause a movie, can't rewind it, can't can't fast-forward it, and can't skip backwards or forwards either. Two and a half hours into a three hour movie and have a power flicker? You're going to have to start that movie right from the beginning and wait 2:30 hours for it to catch back up with you.If you play files directly from your computer, you can skip forward or back... but in order to get those files to the player, you have to run a program that serves the contents of your computer to it. Wouldn't be a problem, but you have to manually refresh the program's database every single time you add content if you want to be able to use it... and it's not a quick process at all. It takes about 20 minutes on my computer. It also requires the computer be on whenever you want to watch videos, view pictures, or listen to music. If you use a network drive like I do to conserve power, you're back to the problem of being unable to pause, rewind, f-forward, or skip.It's terribly frustrating, because that was the main reason I purchased the device. Now, not everybody gets it right all the time... and especially not right out of the gate. So, I could forgive Samsung the deficiencies, except that they did not list them on the box... and judging by their responses in online forums, have intention of rectifying them. It would be different if these were strange and arcane capabilities, but we're talking rewind, pause, and fast forward. Who in the world buys a digital media device in 2010 thinking he's going to have to watch video files straight through like an over the air broadcast from 1975? Who hears "play networked files right from your computer" and thinks he's going to have to manually upload the info every. single. time. he adds something to the drive he'd like to use? It's totally half-a** and there's no good solution.And as I said, Samsung seems utterly disinterested in solving the problem. The very same problems plague their DLNA TV's and again, they don't care. Just Google 'Samsung rewind problem' and you'll see the same gripes repeated over and over from a multitude of people.So, the device will be going back, and previous faith in Samsung is gone... I'm not saying I'll never buy anything from them again, but I'll continue to monitor this situation and see if they ever bother to step up to the plate and fix it... and not just in future products, but in the firmware updates of existing products.... and I'll scour the web for information to ensure that any products I consider buying work as they should, all features work as advertised, and perform up to the standards any reasonable user would expect.
The products won't play my tapes. The player plays to slow. Put the setting on the hightest speed the sound is is slow.
I too have had the problems mention in the other reviews with the 8820. The tech support was zero help and everyone I asked had ideas that didn't fix anything. The software was a joke, after I installed the drivers my printer spooler would cause a system crash, and my sons scanner which was half the cost gave me better images. If you are looking to buy a scanner stay away from Visioineer/UMAX 8820. I now have to go and buy another scanner too.
Get the other iTrip, the one with the exact same headphone thing except it doesn't say &quot;iPod Mini&quot; on it. Save yourself money.
We purchased our brother printer less than two months ago. From the get-go, we had issues, but mostly when we tried to use cardstock. The printer/copier consistently jams, and yesterday the paper feeder broke completely. Customer service has been non-responsive.The price was cheap, but not that cheap. Other printer/copier/scanners in the same price range do not self-destruct within six weeksI do no recommend this nor this company.
Out of the box, it worked approximately a quarter of the time on the same computer (iBook OSX). Same thing occured on other computers (PCs). Complete waste of money and time trying to deal with it. Scandisk costumer support was worthless, giving pre-made information from a similar questions and it still did not work. Don't by Scandisk.
I ordered this to protect my iPod, but with the iPod in this case, I can't plug in my external speakers because the hole for the speaker jack isn't big enough. If you're just going to use your apple ear buds, then there is no problem, but other ear phones or external speakers will likely have a problem fitting through the hole in the case. Also, order the black case as the silver one is very very cheesy looking. Also, there is no screen protector included with this protective case.
I could not get this printer to work. An email to the seller was not returned. The lesson learned - never buy a used printer.
This item doesn't work.I don't understand why the seller sent me this terrible thing.He has no professionalism in his job and duty.
First of all I have to say that the stands shipped and arrived on time so that was great. Now for the issues. First of all the stands came with no set-up instructions in the box. Second they included several cord management clips made of cheap plastic that appeared to have snapped off the poles. These clips would never have lasted any type of movement during setup let alone being sloshed around in a box. Third the height adjustment mechanisms for the stands were good however when trying to make the necessary adjustments for each stand they were not even. Once the the height was set to say 38" on one stand, you could not set the other stand at the same height adjustment because the holes used to stable the poles were drilled incorrectly. I'm sure I'm not the only one who noticed this. WTF...how am I supposed to set-up my studio monitors at ear level if the stands don't have accurate height adjustments? Just bad manufacturing is all I can say. And fourth, the carpet screws that were to keep the base of the stands in place could not be screwed into the holes provided (they did not fit). I must say that the actual stands themselves were made of pretty hefty metal so they were difinately solid but once you tried putting all the pieces together that's when the realization that what you purchased wasn't quite right? I would not recommend these stands to anyone.Update 3/5/12 - I've had these stands for almost a week and just wanted to give an update. Although I stated that this was the worst purchase I've ever made on Amazon.com I was able to work with these stands and get them to do what they are supposed to do (stand there and hold my speakers!!) which they do! After making a few adjustments they work fine now. So if you are willing to live with some minor problems with these stands then by all means get them.
I also just had to try one out for myself. What a piece of junk! I'm no iPod lover, but this thing pales in comparison. I felt like I was carrying around a sony walkman. The fake click wheel took me by surprise as it's just simple buttons. The software and store r simply ridiculous. Almost impossible to use. CRASH- CRASH CRASH. you can forget about syncing this thing. The battery life is terrible with WiFi on. Which brings up the next point. I found the WiFi useless as nobody I know in their right mind will ever buy one! I gave it a week and sent it back.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!
it was broken when i opened the box. emailed the company several times never got a response. that should sum up the product and company
The dimensions of this and the other laptop sleeves should be given.
about a TV that quits working after 22 hours. Well, for one, I would be hesitant to buy another Samsung product. This may be the finest TV since sliced bread, but it would be hard to prove by me. In addition, their so-called Customer Service Center is ill-named. All they do is serve as a middle-man for the third party repair center. Apparently Samsung has no quality control standards for these centers as it is a mystery to Samsung when the repair center will contact a customer and how long it will take to make a repair. I have been waiting over 4 days for a call back. A TV that doesn't work, can't be returned, and no one knows when it will be repaired.
I am a former BOSE Acustimass 10 owner. When i got into Home theater, I was a newbie and pretty much bought into the marketing power of BOSE. They had the nice little Demonstration stands at Best Buy and at Fry's Electronics, they have the Soundroom that is tweaked to make the Bose sound incredible. Problem is, that room costs hundreds of thousands of dollars of technology to make the BOSE Accoutimass speakers sound that good. I don't have $$$,$$$.$$ to spend on a room. You need to see the EQ equiptment in that room.Safe to say, I was slightly dissappointed then these speakers did not sound as good in my house as in the store. Still un-deterred, I figured it was my room (of course, it can't be as good as THAT sound room) and they still sound better then some other satellites speakers (though not by much) is why i justifying paying a much higher price.Little unknown fact: These little cubes cost BOSE about $35.00 to make each double cube speaker. (5x35 = 175.00 plus probably 75 for the bassmodule = $250. This means on a $1000.00 system,the retailer and BOSE is pocketing $750.00 of your dollars)You can buy replacement drivers on the web for about $35.00 per pair. They are paper cones and plastic casing. http://layneaudio.hypermart.net/specials.htmThe most important thing is, if you have a decent A/V Receiver, you should be able to select "Source Direct" which means the Reciever acts as a pass through, adding no EQ to the music, and just supplies power to the speakers. When playing anything in "Source Direct" mode, these BOSE speakers were the same as a cheap clock radio or the TV speakers. Actually, the TV speakers on my Sony Vega was better. Only if you use EQ, like Jazz Club, or Stereo or something like that did the speakers a little better. This is for music.I am glad for 1 thing. I was not duped into getting a Bose Lifestyle system. My AVR and DVD separates are much better then the lifestyle box. I mean.. come on BOSE, can't you put a Progressive Scan DVD player in it?For HT, the accoustimass is slightly better. since they do play squeakly noises good, you are able to get pretty good glass breaking sounds. This is because BOSE has almost no lower midrange sounds to speak of. This way, the sqeaky highs are of course going to sound more defined. The Bass module is way underpowered. You will never get the feel like a real subwoofer. Thats a little dissappointing with the movies and no "boom" effect during explosions. Almost everyone who keeps the AM system will get 1 or 2 subwoofers. (250 to 500 a piece). At that point, you are already almost in 1500.00 area. That puts you direct against some "reference" lines of Klipsch and Polk Audio.Still, i was not so upset to return the system. I pretty much decided that all speaker systems sound good at the store, but will lose something at the house. It wasn't until recently when I started to learn more about speakers like Polk Audio and Klipsch did I realize what I was missing out on. I bought a new speaker system and sold this BOSE system on EBAY. I am happy that BOSE has good re-sell value due to their extensive marketing. I have a new klipsch system which forced me to re-listen to every music CD that I had to see what i have been missing all this time. Its truly incredible. I had to re-watch my movies on DVD and they all seem more alive and exciting. Much more like the theater. To say the least, if you only listen to BOSE or the stuff at Best Buy, you have little to compare with. The better audio stuff is only a few dollars more, are more flexible and deliver superior performance for the dollar. I guess BOSE will sound better then those cheap 200.00 systems, but only marginally better. I bought a cheap kenwood 206 system for my mother. It under $250.00 and it was very comparable to this Bose system for $999.99 and it came with a A/V Receiver!!! What are you paying for? I guess the rights to those 4 letters... B-O-S-E. For my money... BOSE is not much different from WOES.
Over the years I have been highly satisfied with every HP printer I have purchased, until purchasing the HP Business Inkjet 1200N.I use this printer at home, where I print less than 200 pages per month. I have had the printer for about 6 months. The printer crashes on a regular basis. Every light on the console comes on during these crashes. The on/off button does not function during a crash, so the only way to reset the printer is to pull the power plug, push the plug back in, hit the on button, and print the item I want before all the console lights come on again. The troubleshooting guide does not include any useful information on what to do when all the lights come on at the same time.The printer does a great job of printing when it is working. I am very disappointed with HP as a result of my experiences with this printer model. I used to consider HP the premiere manufacturer of printers, but this model is a disaster.
I was very dissapointed with this printer. The performance was not what I expected, I would say it was sub standard. One thing that bothered me the most about this printer was that it was really really LOUD, it woke up my sleeping baby in a different room.
I got this product because it seemed that the industry was moving away from CD's and toward these MP3/ipod/WMA players, and I didn't want to wake up one morning and find that all my painstakingly collected music was unplayable. But was I ever in for a shock! This product is nowhere NEAR ready for prime time, and is unacceptable on almost every conceivable level.Without going into detail on any of my complaints about the device itself (it doesn't even have an on-off switch, let alone an equalizer), the most infuriating problem is the software. You can't just load tracks from your computer and be done with it - not by a long shot. You have to KEEP those tracks where the device found them the first time they were "synced," otherwise every one of those tracks will be deleted from the device the next time the device is connected to your computer - and you have no option about this! Many people have posted online complaints about this bug, and Microsoft has apparently sent out a squad of cybergoons to defend the indefensible, calling users "stupid" if they want to delete those tracks from their hard drives. (Or if they happen to accidentally erase the tracks. Or if they want to connect the Zune device to a different computer that doesn't have those tracks. Or if they want to keep the same tracks in a different folder and/or in a different format Or if they want to offload the files to a DVD or other storage device. All those are really stupid ideas, aren't they?)That "feature" alone makes the Zune system unacceptable, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. While trying to "sync" tracks from my hard drive to the Zune device, many of the tracks were rejected. And, in keeping with the total incompetence of the Zune software, there was no error message generated at the time telling me that the attempt to load the tracks had failed. I only found out about it when I went to a screen that listed the tracks that had been loaded, and found that many were missing. So then I went to still a THIRD screen (The Zune software is nearly impossible to navigate, BTW) and found a list of tracks that had been "skipped" in my attempt to load them. I right-clicked on one of the tracks and discovered that there was an error code associated with the problem. However the software had no idea what the error code meant and directed me to the "Zune Help" website.What was the website's solution? "Unfortunately, there is no specific Web Help message for this error yet."It then directed me to a forum to see whether anyone there had a suggestion. This forum was a real eye-opener. I posted my problem on the forum only two days ago, and since that time there have been SEVEN PAGES of new postings, every one of them complaining of some new Zune software problem. Furthermore, the forum apparently has space enough for only seven pages of postings - which means only two days' worth - and anything beyond that just rolls off into outer space. And since Microsoft itself has no solution to offer, this device for which I paid $200 is essentially useless.I should add that there is no user's manual, and that the Zune software has no help function or help file. There is a website that calls itself a Zune user's manual, but it is as difficult to navigate as the Zune software itself - and that's saying something. It has no systematic explanation of how to accomplish even the most basic tasks, and makes constant references to menus and links that don't exist on the current version of the software.Stay away! This product is as unprofessional and unacceptable as any product could possibly be.
This headset received great reviews and I thought I could use it for my Droid 3 cell phone or my computer, but it's not recognized by either and doesn't work (can't hear calls, can't talk on calls). Perhaps it's only for Panasonic phones? Secondly, the jack is 2.5 mm, which is smaller than the input for the phone and computer, so you have to have an adapter.
I purchased the Bose Companion 3 Series system about a year ago. The system worked fairly well for approximately 3 months. Since then,I've had nothing but static and sound cut outs from the system. Sometimes the music is heard without interruption, most times it's static I will add that I've checked all connections several times - it appears to have defective speaker ports on the backside. There must be better computer sound systems available, especially for the money this system costs.
Like almost everyone else, my unit froze dead when it was a few months out of warranty. Unlike most, however, I invested another $75 to bring it back to life after being told that the power problems were a ubiquitous design flaw. What I didn't know was that this sweet piece of garbage apparently has not one, but two, such flaws -- after another year it has begun (as others have reported) to make horrible grinding noises when trying to access discs is has just recorded successfully on, which it then claims are bad. To say that this is the worst piece of consumer electronics I've ever purchased is a massive understatement. We'll see if Panasonic refunds either the $75, the original purchase price, or both . . .
These cartridges do not last long. I get only a few pages from them when using for both text and photo printing. I normally like canon products, but this product (Printer and Cartridges) is pretty lousy.
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.
It is cute and the sound is OK. The power supply is a piece of junk and it stops funtioning after 2 uses.
I received the Zune for a gift. I was very excited, the Zune has a larger screen, it is thicker and more durable than the ipod and it has the radio tuner. After spending 2 days trying to download the software and many many phone calls to their technical support (which by the way is less than helpful) I decided to return it and get the 30gb ipod that was set up in less than 1/2 an hour. I love my ipod however I wish that the Zune was a lot easier to use and transfer my Grey's Anatomy episodes on. Tech support told me that it really is developed for mainly music right now and eventually in the future their marketplace will offer movies and tv shows. Unfortunately by the time that happens there will probably be a newer version of the Zune and this one would be absolete.
Poorly designed. Stopped working after one week. Call Microsoft and shipped it to them over two weeks ago with no response to date.
This did not work because its for i-pod? I needed it for a small dvd player to hook to a big tv. Cost more to ship back then its worth. The "quality" of the product gets a 10, even if it won't work for me. I recomend this companys products...
"You are NOT required to use these drives for successful operation. Most other SATA drives will also be compatible." BS. It doesn't support Seagate ST3400633AS (Barracuda 7200.9) with FW 1.01.
This case was the best available for a phone of this type. It has a clear plexiglass-like window which protects the screen, but the window is too hard to let you use the touch-screen capability of the phone. I'm considering cutting the window out since I already have a universal Writeright screen protector. Nevertheless, the case has a nice hinge to easily open the case when you need to use the touch screen. I worry that the hinge opens too easily and will send the phone flying from the case if I drop it.The case also has holes for microphone, earpiece, memory card, buttons, etc. It also has a giant hole in the back for either the regular or extended version battery. Good for the flexibility, bad because it leaves the back pretty vulnerable.The final drawback of this case is that it doesn't allow you to slide the keyboard out. They keyboard on the Samsung i730/830 is so small anyway that I don't use it much, so this isn't much of an issue for me. This is an inherent flaw of the slider style phones... they're hard to design cases for! My brother has the same problem with his LG chocolate case.Overall, the case is pretty stylish, but it really hinders the usability of the phone, and I'm not sure how well the case will protect the phone from damage if I drop it. The only other kind of case I could find for this phone was the universal leather case, which covers the entire unit and necessitates opening it whenever you need to do anything... a real drag. Check out ebay for purchasing this aluminum case, they're cheaper over there.
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
This cable worked perfectly for about a month, but now no sound comes out of the left side. If I wiggle the cable at the connector, I can get sound sometimes, but the cable is basically unusable.I purchased this particular cable over other cheaper varieties because I hoped it'd be of higher quality, so this is pretty disappointing.
Thought this would be great for computing from the recliner...but the air mouse barely works, even with the receiver right next to it on a USB extension cord. My keybord refused to sync after I simply chaged the batteries. This has been a buggy, frustrating mess and I can't imagine how these guys could, in good conscience, release these lousy products. When I get my replacement unit, I will get what I can for it on ebay and buy something from Logitech or Microsoft.Incidentally, I am an A+ Certified computer tech, so I know when something simply doesn't work. This company makes junk.
Could not get a connection to last for more then 5 minutes. Bad receiption. Bad unit.
Very disappointed with this item. Although it looks well made, it never actually worked to charge my iPod. I ended up throwing it away.
I ordered this unit based on the Sanyo name and the price. I should have known - you get what you pay for. Not even 60 days after receiving it, and with very light use - probably about 40 hours total, it conked out. It just shut down when we tried to rewind a tape (nothing wrong with the tape) and would not stay turned on after that. No rewind, no play, no eject - nothing. You pushed the ON switch, the wheels moved the tape about six inches, and then the power cycled off. On-off, on-off. The tape was locked inside, and I had to take off the top of the housing to retrieve it. Wow - how much plastic can you put in a VCR? I think Sanyo was going for a record. Very few metal parts, and lots of thin plastic ones, just waiting to break. I had to pry the cassette out of the holder - I couldn't even make the retention mechanism "let go". We decided to simply throw this one out, and go purchase something that is designed to last a while. What a piece of junk!
This keyboard is great. A nice feel, comfortable layout, I suppose I must admit I'd prefer better keys as I like a quality laptop type keyset than traditional desktop keys. The buttons are a little "gummy" but I can look that all aside as it's not too much an issue than a minor annoyance and this is the only half way descent ergonomic keyboard that is reasonably priced.The main flaw is in its construction. Herein lies its downfall. I've never used something more poorly constructed. It will die if you spill ANYTHING on it. For 50-80$ I'd expect a keyboard to have some sort of resistance to spills. Now, I wouldn't expect to submerge it or poor a keg onto it, but I've had cheap 10$ keyboards survive far worse catastrophes than this one and continued working as though nothing happened.From someone that "suffers" from carpal tunnel syndrome I cannot use any other keyboard without my wrists screaming in agony. So, I am stuck with this keyboard or buying something that costs hundreds of dollars. Granted I do like this keyboard, but I am counting the days until the next time an accident occurs and have to replace it... again.
As of now, I'm still trying to figure out if this works for an Quad-Core Intel Mac Pro running Mac OS X (10.5.8) and the verdict so far...No, it does not work. The mic seems simple enough. One plug from the Mic connects to the Mac via the plug in the back of the Mac. Done.Then you go to System Preferences and fiddle around with the Sound panel specifically the Input. Two options "Line In" and "Digital Out". I tried both and nothing. I even tried Output just in case I didn't understand if a mic was an "output" but again that'd be a "Does Not Work" either situation.Maybe I'm missing something. This doesn't come with anything else besides a registry piece of paper so there's no driver or installation cd.So until this works, it's a one star for this Mic.
Transmitter is too weak. Transmission can be easily overcome by transmitters in vehicles passing by.Ugly long antenna line.Went out and bought a Griffin transmitter which has much more power.
Same as everyone else- the tv shuts itself off after a few minutes now. Used it for a few months with no problems, I thought maybe we had accidentally turned on the sleep timer but it appears that this isn't an isolated problem. The product should be recalled.
D-Link DI-714P+ 2.4GHZ Wireless Router has been my worst buy. Many problems and when contacting D-link Support many times you always get a differnt response or cause of problem. I will return it, but it has been very hard to even get approval with return and it is less then 30 days old. Returns are not even close to being reasonable when dealing with D-Link or retailers online. Also bought: D-Link 650+ 2.4GHZ, D-Link 520+ 2.4GHZ.
I have similar problems - I think that the printer server problem is WPA-PSK, TKIP related. I can print from both my Minolta and Epson printers with WPA-PSK disabled and the print server hardwired.I note with interest that the printer server (F1UP001) setup offers the WPA option but the printer configuration utility does not - the available options are only security disabled, 64 bit WEP and 128 bit WEP (WinXP with SP-2 does not seem to offer WEP option for wireless any longer).The F1UP001 printer setup programme locates the printer server only when WPA is disabled - even when hardwired. Printing is possible with WPA disabled only (at least for me)! Still waiting for a call back from the Belkin Escalation Engineers (1 week).Any suggestions?
It won't plug into my Street Pilot, as the plug is different. I'm sure it fit some unit, but it's a door stop for me. What units it fits should be better described or corrected.
This is my second Visioneer scanner and although I liked the first one (replaced because the glass broke), this one has been a hassle. ALL of my pictures scan in with a red tint to them. I have been to their web site with no answers to help me and I refuse to call tech support since they charge $2.00 a minute. I've come across a similar complaint on the web with no solution. This is not a scanner I would recommend.
Not sure what happened. I am not a tech guru but I am not a newbie either.Just FYI.I am stuck buying a new router because spending hours on the phone with tech support or taking time to ship there and back and blah blah blah, is not worth the time.I hope mine was a fluke.
Bought from Wal-Mart 13 months ago. Unit just began freezing periodically. If left on any length of time it will freeze about once in two hours (requiring unplugging to reset). Read that it is likely a bug in the firmware that prevents it from dealing w/ digital signal dropout and/or switching from analog to digital signals. All I know is that the drop-out occurs when a channel transitions from programming to advertising or vice-versa. Don't really like the set anyway, as HD programming shows up horizontally compressed so that everything looks unnaturally narrow (and there doesn't seem to be any way of customizing the resolution in HD mode). DVD signals look fine, however, aspect-ratio wise. The TV was cheap (about 260). I would highly recommend that anyone considering this set go to Costco and buy a good Japanese or Korean brand instead for about the same money. Polaroid was a great badge in its day (although never known for TVs), but they're fourth tier dog food these days, along side other once-great brands like Westinghouse, RCA, Zenith, Quasar, etc. Don't waste your time and $$$.
This Netgear N Router was supposedly refurbished and tested. I could not get it work. The wireless blue light would not light up. I sent it back. It was reurned to me "repaired and tested". Guess what--it would not work again. This time the internet light would not come on when connected to the cable modem. Sent it back for reimbursement.The vendor, Reforger.com were cooperative and helpful but could not resolve the problem.I am sorry to say that this has left a very bad taste in my mouth.
Ordered for a laptop what was purported to be a NEW IN BOX keyboard.It wasnt. It was a pull. Broken space bar, back panel and ribbon cable.... not worth sending back.This company makes replacement keyboards as well, and they gave me $5 credit towards a new keyboard. I ordered it and got it. it was new, HOWEVER the screen printed characters on the keys were very poorly aligned, some were almost 15 degrees off center... No big deal for the price (Caveat Emptor) My gripe was the screenprinting of the characters wore off on heavily used keys in a couple months...Keep in mind that theres a reason these are 10-15 bucks, and purchase accordingly. the only gripe i have is the poor quality of the screenprinting... The tactile feeback and responsiveness of the keyboard was perfect. And if you use a PC daily, who looks at the keyboard anyhow?
I was so looking forward to a keyboard that my cat can't destroy and I'm sure thats not going to happen with this keyboard. I do think I'll be the one destroying it. It is not a keyboard for someone who spends the day typing...it requires a firm hit on every key in order to make a connection and the space bar...omg...if you dont hit it in the right place it doesn't space. This has taken me 5 minutes to type and I've been a typist my whole life. I can't wait to go back to the old fashioned keyboard and let my cat destroy it!
I have had this VCR for 9 months and it's already in the shop. The picture quality was OK---nothing great really, pretty much what you'd expect for a VCR in this price range. The remote was OK, though it did have a few annoying traits. It was quite easy to work your way through the commands on the menu (though, like one reviewer pointed out, the &quot;12345678&quot; programming was a little hard to keep track of when recording multiple shows).This brings me to sound quality. Which started out great, then for some reason took a nose dive. About two months ago I started to get a static-y hiss in Hi-Fi mode which completely disappeared in Mono. At first I thought it was my Theatre System, then the tape, then finally the VCR which I cleaned over and over again, but to no avail.I contacted the Service Department with this problem and they politely informed me that &quot;I was out of luck&quot;. There is only a 90 day guarantee against defects on this model. They have enough faith in their product to only stand behind it for 3 months---after that you are S.O.L. I had a Panasonic VCR that lasted me 10+ years (why I bought a Philips is beyond me). To me the quality of anything goes beyond how it operates, it's how the company behind it reacts when you have a problem with it. With Philips I was very disappointed.
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.
i'll keep this short and sweet. the northbridge fan goes from noisy, to seizing after a few months, and replacing it is almost impossible because finding a low enough profiled fan is next to rediculous. now the capacitors are bulging, and to avoid a reformat i can only buy this piece of junk again so that it can last me another year or two. avoid this mobo at all costs!
Bought this product to stream HD media from PC/USB Storage. All though advertised on the box and website it does not play the HD media. I tried to play the media from all 3 available inputs (802.11(wireless), Ethernet, and USB HD) and several formats that are supported (avi,mpeg2,ts,mp4). The HD movies were choppy at best. Plays all other non HD videos without a problem. Divx videos as well(even though it doesn't say it plays them on the box). Worked well with 500GB USB Drive but not needed. Would not recommend because HD feature is useless. Dlink technical support said to take it back to the store. There technical support grade is D- .
I got was I paid for. I works, but it feels and works &#34;cheaply.&#34;My biggest complaint is that it sticks too far out of my socket, making it impossible to use directly. I had to buy an extender with a shallower plug. What a pain.
The Epson Perfection 1670 Photo scanner is used as a pleasure tool in my hobby, Genealogy and Family History. Although Epson claims that the 1670 will do OCR scanning I never could get it to work, unlike prevous scanners I have used. My attempts to contact Epson Technical help have been very difficult, and when I did get an e-mail suggestion from Epson Connection, the answer did not in any way solve the problem. The previous reviews hit the operation exactly. This is a dawg!
Steer Clear of this product.Tech support for this product is virtually non-existent. I have not been able to do a tracert or use VisualRoute when my computer is connected to this router. I have tried disabling the routers firewall and all software firewalls on the computers, no avail. ICMP packets are blocked when trying to perform a traceroute.I contacted Linksys tech support 6 weeks ago regarding this problem. This effort was futile. Repeated contacts have been useless. All that I know it that the problem was elevated to a level 2 tech the 1st day that I made contact. Every attempt to get a status on this issue has been frustrating. I still do not know the status of my trouble ticket and cannot get any indication that this problem has gotten any serious attention.This should be a relatively problem to resolve, but Linksys seems to lack the motivation to deal with this problem. My opinion of Linksys is now jaded. I probably will not purchase any of their products in the future. I have a very low regard for a company that dumps beta or inferior products on the market and becomes deaf, dumb and blind when consumers ask for product support.===Edited Oct. 31 2005I have been using this Linksys WRT55AG Version 2 router for almost a year. It is a piece of junk. My experience with this router has resulted in a decision never to purchase any Linksys products in the future.Cisco has insulted the consumer by releasing this router. I must reboot it at least once a day because the client computers connected to the router lose Internet connection. Many of the functions in the configuration menus are only "stubs", they perform no function.If you need to upload files larger than 12 or 13 MByte this router chokes. It loses connection with the FTP server.This router belongs at pre-beta status. I have no idea what was running through the minds of whoever decided to release this product to the public, but there is no question in my mind that releasing a quality product was very low on their agenda.The original version firmware is the only version available at the Linksys site. It was released 11 months before the date this review is being posted. Linksys/Cisco seem to be in no rush to resolve the many bugs that infect this router.I probably should stop here. If I decided to divulge my true feelings about this product this review would probably never be seen by the public due to the vulgarity.=======It is now 2 years since I wrote my first review of this product. I have upgraded the router to the newest version of the firmware. My opinion of the router has not changed.It is JUNK!!!I am now using a router from another manufacturer and all is well. The WRT55AG is sitting in a closet. I feel that it would be unethical to either sell this router, or give it to another person.Summary:Steer Clear ... This router is junk !!!
If you are thinking about using this to play CDs, DON'T. First, it takes anywhere between 15 seconds and three minutes for the CD player to "read" the CD and begin playing it once you put it in. Once it does start playing, if you put the handle down with anything but a feather touch, the CD stops playing and you have to turn it off, turn it on, and wait another 3 minutes for it to read the CD again. Ditto for if you are carrying the boom box while it plays and it swings AT ALL, if it's on the floor and you walk next to it, if a stiff breeze blows by it, etc. I just printed out a return label . . .this one's going back home to papa.
I spent 6 months off and on trying to install the adapter cards onto my Win98SE computers. Windows could never find the driver from the CD nor from the two files sent by LinkSys tech support.I then bought the Netgear wireless MA311 cards; they installed perfectly and network is running the same day I took it out of the box.
As it arrived much later than the delivery date promised, I had to return the item.
We bought this unit when it first came out. It was good in the beginning and then it just ate it. It would freeze up and pixelate(is that how you spell it? If the player was any good, I wouldn't have to worry about spelling words like this). Some movies worked well and others didn't get through the opening menu. I bought a lens cleaner and a scratch repair kit...it didn't help..this was the beginning of my denial stage. Then I admitted to the fact that it was the dvd player. I'm looking for some closure here! But reading all these reviews isn't helping any. Oh wells, I guess I'll just add buying a dvd player every year to my fixed expenses..just like car insurance.
I figured what the hell ill give it a shot since it was cheap and my droid would be easier to charge in my car, i was wrong. I doesnt work at all so all you are paying for is a piece of plastic that does nothing.
I knew going into Walgreens that these were not going to be the best quality, so I don't feel to bad that I only spent $9.99 on them. Vivitar is not know for any great quality. They work fine for just general viewing during the day and evening. The quality is subpar. They are hard to focus since the focus adjustment seems to stick and they use plastic parts on them. The carry strap is so cheap that it was frayed on the ends and the strap keepers do not work. I like the pouch and the feel of the optics. These are fine to keep in your car, tool box, take to a ball game etc...If you dont care about price or if they get banged around, these are for you.
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.
This product page clearly states that this charger works with iAudio M5. It does not. The M5 has a USB port for charging, and this is not a USB charger.Also, generic USB chargers do not work with the M5 either. When I've tried that, the player thinks it's connected to a computer. You have to have a proprietary charger to charge the M5, and apparently there's no way to get one. And that's a shame because otherwise I really like the player itself.I tried calling Cowon and got a "this extension is not available" message and was disconnected. Couldn't be less satisfied.
I bought this card recently but is not working properly with following Access Point.- DLINK DI-624+ (Can detect, can connect but keep disconnect)- NETGEAR (Cannot detect)- Linksys Wireless-G Router (Cannot detect signal)- 3COM (Can detect, sometimes connect, always disconnect)I already try the latest driver.I also email to tech support but never replied.Belkin should improve the customer support.
This information is all available from the US Govt. The trick is to have software that will display it easily and with no hassles. First some background before I get started. I became a programmer in 1970. My first computer was an Epson QX10, an 8 bit CP/M machine from the early 80's. The reason for giving you a peek at my background is what I have to say about this software. It is, without a doubt, the worst example ofprogramming I have encountered since owning my first PC. I could list the problems and their lack of attention to detail and their seemingly complete unconcern for bringing to market a product with all the loose ends tied and that has the primary purpose of making the program that is easy to set up and use but I have neither the time nor desire to present you with a multi-page review that would waste your time reading the details of bad programming practice. My advice is this; consider this your last choice when shopping for GPS compatible software. Let the buyer beware. Note: I was going to give it one star but decided to give it 2 since it does work. We have to save one star things that absolutely do not work.
This camera was my first digital camera. It served the purpose at the time. You really need to fool around with the controls to get a good picture. I suggest that you get rechangeable battery unit as it eats battery life. I found the camera to be very heavy. People who have Windows ME operating system do not buy this camera. Afga at this times does not have drivers for the CL 30 for Windows Me. For the price, you can get a far better camera with higher resolution. (...) Digital cameras have come a long way in 2 years. (...)
These were a huge let down. They performed good for literally 5 minutes until the volume in the right IEM turned down to less than half of the left IEM. I used the provided ear wax removal tool which helped a little. I decided to change the foam sleeves thinking maybe those were affecting things, and Shure recommends you switch through all the different provided ones to find the ones that best suit you. I noticed they were pretty difficult to remove, the manual says to twist and pull, I finally pulled both off with ~50lbs of force, something is definitely wrong with the tolerances in these (i've researched the problem, it's well known and I guess Shure hasn't done anything about it). After putting on new sleeves I decided I didn't like them so I went to change them, twist (which is wasn't allowing) and pull...and snap, half of the canal sound travels through and where the sleeve attaches broke off. I now have broken $300 ear buds which I got to play with for one day, they will be going back to Shure very soon, hopefully they can fix both the problems I had.
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.
I bought this product. For numerous reasons. The reviews I read about it, and the great deal on here. It was such an easy setup. Doesn't take much. My wireless was working perfectly for my Xbox. Then 2 days later. Know one could play any games on Xbox live why? Because no connection found. I tried plenty things to fix it. Such as reconnecting and connecting, that didn't work. I tried pulling out the power source and connecting it back and that didn't work. I only got Ethernet from this router and since it didn't give me the wireless it promised. I returned it.
I would like to say I am so happy to have it if it works but I am sorry that I bought this item!!! Be aware!!!
First off, let me say I like the large screen. It has a very nice resolution, and it's more customizable than the ipod. Unfortunately, the actual design of the zune looks like a cheap plastic brick when it's next to an ipod. The controls, while they work fine, are pretty unintuitive, and people who are used to ipods will start to notice just how cool the click wheel is comparing to regular buttons.So, the actual player I would give maybe 3 stars. Moving on to the Zune marketplace, that's where the ipod really crushes the zune. The zune marketplace has a much smaller selection than itunes; it has about 3 million songs while itunes has 2 billion. Plus, the zune marketplace doesn't support playsforsure, which is stupid, and also it's only for pc, while itunes is for mac and pc.So, the ipod is way better than this zune, BUT, there is a new zune, which has a vastly improved design that finally looks as good as the ipod, but it's pretty expensive. I haven't tried that, so I can't really review it, but I would buy the new zune if you're thinking about getting a zune at all.
After spending 45 minutes unpacking and connecting these speakers, I was unable to get any sound using my computer's 5.1 analog ports or my iPod (via the headphone/line in jack). Additionally, the speaker console displays a weird error message and then powers off after about 15 seconds:"Error Loadingt 96-24DSPABt: Detecting..."So, I'm off to customer support. I will amend this review based on my experience fixing the issue or replacing the unit. So far I am not impressed.Three days later...Logitech stopped responding by way of not updating my online incident. After waiting two days I called them and referenced the ticket. They recommended that I contact the seller for a replacement (see next paragraph for the reality of that recommendation). Logitech then said a replacement control pod is not available for 3-6 weeks and that I must FIRST mail the defective control pod (at my own expense) to them. AFTER they receive the defective control pod only then will I be placed on the waiting list for a new control pod. Also, the customer support rep refused to update the support incident with the mailing address and said he could only e-mail it to me... Whatever?!I then contacted TigerDirect who refused to give me a replacement because I ORDERED THROUGH AMAZON. They would only offer a refund. I don't want a refund!I then contacted Amazon using their "A-Z" merchant guarantee, but was told I have to wait six more days before I can file a claim. Weeee!!!
The Linksys Music bridge is a waste of money. Neither I nor Linksys support can get it to work on my PC. Others on the Liksys website have similar problems.
Product has some very good pointes. I like the size, capacity is sufficient, light, the interface is pretty good. However, the frequent reset cancels out all of its good points.I have to reset it a couple of times every hour. I got to the point where I taped a pin to the back so I will be able to reset it where ever I go. The support site only tells you how to reset with no other advice.I'm looking to buy another player but don't think I can buy another of these.
My screen cracked about 5 months after I purchased my E-125. I did not drop it or misuse it. I called customer service. They told me to send it back to the manufacturer with a check and it would be repaired in 5 - 10 working days. Today is the 16th working day. I called to check on the status and they told me it would be another 2 weeks before they would even begin to work on it. I'm very upset about this (obviously) and would recommend that future buyers purchase insurance against screen breakage, and check out the customer service ratings on other Pocket PC's. As for it's performance, I loved the E-125! I'm only dissatisfied with the CS. By the way, my check cleared my bank 2 weeks ago. They took my money, but they are unwilling to repair it under warranty, and they are still making me wait another 2 weeks or more.
Radios have nice features, but i have tried them in the city and during travel and they don't reach 1 mile, so it is far away from the 10 miles they said it reach.
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.
I can't say enough positive about Logitech mice. This device, however, was a dismal disappointment. The PC interface works well, and its knowledge of existing components seems impressive. Unfortunately, that in no way translates into a good remote interface. The ability of the unit to reliably turn on multiple components was poor, and, for those with video recorder boxes, very important functionality like the ability to access or schedule recording lists is not readily available (if its there at all, its hidden many keystrokes deeper than I care to know about). Even when reverting to manual operation of individual components, changing which device is being accessed involves two keystrokes (as opposed to just one on less complex universal remotes--a much more irritating trait than one might think). Overall, for day-to-day functionality I actually consider the barely-programmable remote that came with my Scientific Atlanta DVR vastly superior to the Harmony, which I've given up on after only a few days of forced use.Considering the ridiculous pricetag, I strongly advise you save yourself a lot of money and your relatives a lot of frustration this year by steering clear of this sad study in user interface failure.
I ordered this item a week ago. A week later I get an email that says the order was canceled. No explanation.If I had a way to rate this process, I'd give it a negative 10. If the vender is out of stock, the page shouldn't be up.
Gave this to my wife 3 years ago. During that time it has had two major issues.1. The iPod dock went out for a few months and then came back. During that time the clock unit would not detect the iPod, and therefore we couldn't use it for music.2. Recently the back-light on the clock went out making the clock unreadable. I've never had the display die on an alarm clock.Will not buy another iHome product due to the quality issues.
Really liked it. Would have rated it 4-star.But last night it suddenly stopped working and would not turnon anymore. Only the clock works.Just one month out of warranty.From other reviews, this seems to be a common problem.
My daughter docked her iPhone 4s and this radio and the iHome iH6 started smoking and burning in less than one minute! Checking the iHome web site, they have added a warning not to dock anything other than a Shuffle to this unit or it can cause this problem. I think the iHome iH6 should be recalled.
I thought I knew what to expect from almost any FM transmitter: mediocre sound quality, some interference here and there, and overall just an OK music experience. But this device even exceeded those expectations... and not in a good way.I like the design and the fact that it charges your iPod. I like the LCD display and that it's backlit. On the surface, the device has many good things going for it.However, when you actually try and play your music on it, you find that the quality of the music is poor. There's static, crackling, and popping (just like my title says! =D) And not only that but if your cigarette lighter is too far from the radio, it degrades the quality even more.Kinda makes me wish that cassette players still came in cars so I could just play it through that...
I bought this to use with an FM transmitter and it was not usable, the sound came in distorted and was barely be audible. DON'T USE THIS FOR MUSIC
I had the old salad shooter years ago and loved it. So since it has been long gone I had wanted another for years and finally decided to get another one. So I chose the professional series one. I am not sure if the blades are not sharp enough or what but it doesn't slice very well. I tried both sets that came with it and got the same results, roughly sliced. The veges were fresh too! So everything that comes out isn't cut nicely, but very roughly which leads me to beleive the blades are dull and not sharp enough to cut the veges right, so I threw it in the garage where all my unwanted items go! I'll just use my good ole knife as I always have.I don't recommend buying this unit as you to will probably find the same results.
I've ordered two of these for my Canon T3i and it's an advantage to have on my camera. It makes using the view finder more comfortable. I gave the item only 2 stars because it slips off too easily. Nothing broke, they just came off. I was fortunate to find the missing piece twice, but on my last outing, the rubber piece was lost again. The piece will slip off from the camera body just rubbing against my side when I have the camera strap over my shoulder, or from the camera rubbing against my camera bag when I'm removing it for use. I'm very disappointed that Canon hasn't figured out a more secure attachment method. I will order a third replacement, but this time I'll use a little glue to hold it on. I don't like putting glue on my camera body, but I don't know any other way to make sure it's permanently secured.
The build quality of this cable is very poor. There is also no insulation from other devices so I frequently hear "things" from other electronic devices nearby. Quite a distraction. The "plug ends" are loose -- and have been since I opened the package. It does "work" -- just poor quality.
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
The setup and design of this remote is not very intuitive. The computer interface requires navigation through multiple screens and many of my products required quite a bit of playing around before they worked like I wanted. However, after a few hours of setup, most things worked fine.My biggest gripe though is that about a year after buying this remote, many of the buttons don't work. In fact, pretty much all of the buttons we use on a regular basis are completely useless. This despite the fact that we have taken extremely good care of it and it still looks like new.Also, a number of our electronics aren't supported by the remote such as our Sony Google Bluray. I'm sure it would function with a lot of work on my end but since the buttons don't work it would be a waste of effort.I am very unsatisfied with this purchase.
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.
When I purchased this player seven months ago the salesperson quite emphatically suggested I also purchase an optional extended warranty. I should have taken the hint. Having purchased Sony products before without issue, I decided not to accept the offer. This was an unfortunate decision on my part. Shortly after the warranty expired the player stopped reading DVDs. Here's a trick for those of you experiencing similar difficulties; I have found, on occasion, that I can get it to play if I first use a couple of carefully chosen expletives and rap it on it's side.
Worked great for about 3 months - then stopped reading all DVD's. Tried cleaning the lens, tried unplugging it and resetting it. We let it sit unused for about 4 months, and now it still will not play DVD's. I either receive the message "No Disc" or "Bad Disc". These are regular DVD's that we have watched previously on this recorder. The VCR works okay, but everything seems to be fuzzy. Works more like a 2-Head VCR rather than a 6-Head VCR. RCA will not do anything about it - even though so many other people have experienced all of these problems and more. I will not buy any other RCA products and I do not recommend this product to anyone.
Moving from the old 3030, I was hoping for something lighter. After trying to use the 804 for about 5 minutes, it became apparent that this is not a piece of equipment that is up to Manfrotto's quality standard. Operation is sticky, making it very difficult to accurately position where you want. I returned it and got the 808rc4 which is heavier but much smoother and easier to control. I actually preferred the quick release plate on the 804 over the 808. It is smaller and has a D ring for tightening. The plate on the 808 is overkill, too big unless you have a large camera body, but it works.
I ordered this DVD because it says it covers things I did not cover in class for Dreamweaver. But this is not for the popular program Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 or Dreamweaver creative suites. This is for some program I have never heard of also called Dreamweaver made by Macromedia it is not the same as adobe dreamweaver. I have never seen anyone use this program. It is not for the popular program made by adobe. SO beware. this is not for ADOBE DREAMWEAVER.
I thought I was getting a great deal because I got this new for under $30 after a rebate. Boy was I wrong.The black ink lasted me about two months of moderate use, compared to a year of heavy use in my old Xerox multifunction. This means you will be buying lots of ink for this. The cartridges are cheaper than, say, HP cartridges, but as far as I can tell that's because they have 1/2 the ink.It's also very slow, even when printing in black-only.It's very noisy and irritating in true Epson style.And, to top it off, the print quality is very mediocre. You can tell at first glance that the output was from a cheap inkjet.I'm replacing this as soon as I can with a better printer, probably another Multifunction, and probably not from Epson, just to spite them.
UPDATE: 12/14/01The below review was done soon after hooking up the Netgear. Since then I've had nothing but trouble (read my latest review).----------------------I've got 3 computers. It took 5 minutes to get the Netgear out of the box, hooked to my cable modem, and all 3 computers hooked to the box and running on my new local network! It uses a web interface which was very easy.Further, it understands that some cable modem providers are trying to limit you to one computer -- the setup screen automatically asks if you want to spoof you MAC address to ensure you can have multiple computers behind your new firewall.Opening ports for Web and FTP servers, as well as Netmeeting, etc. was also very easy. (Make sure you upgrade the firmware to 3.22, mine shipped with 3.20, which doesn't have as many features via the Web interface).Excellent!Cheers,BilFish
I'll keep this short - I bought this DVR just before the decision by the industry to use BlueRay. That said, I decided to delay buying a BlueRay until the day the LG gave up the ghost. Well with mixed emotions, that day has arrived sooner rather than later. About 3 months ago I noticed the display was going bad, no biggie just annoying. Soon after that I noticed that the unit would no recognize standard DVD blank media. Eventually by cleaning media and multiple tries it would accept a disk. Very annoying. However the latest issue is that the unit will suddenly and intermittently not play standard music CDs. Cleaning doesn't help. That's the proverbial straw. Time to ditch the nearly brand new DVR for a new a BlueRay or Playstation.
I was looking for an 18-200mm lens for my Nikon D50 SLR camera. Sigma is a recognizable trade name for lenses and the price of under $200 was appealing. The lens appeared to be what I wanted, however, the images showed significant "barrel" distortion and the expected maximum image magnification of 11 was less than 9. I returned the lens without any difficulty. My cost was the postage and mailing insurance both ways.
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.
The tiny earbuds looked like a better idea. I'm used to my Etymotic earbuds and expected a move ahead from Sony. Instead, it was a giant lurch backward. The electronics have improved over earlier models, but those pesky earbuds - OUCH!!! Be sure to try one on before you spend your bucks on one.
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.
Skip this one and spend a couple of bucks more on a quality product. I bought two of these and neither one worked! Giving the benefit of the doubt, I tested them in four different vehicles and got the same result...failure. This is junk.
Update - later that same day:Well I finally got it to work this morning and wrote the review below. Then I turned off the computer and the transmitter for a short while for lunch. After lunch the sound was dropping out again and this time no matter what wifi units I turned off it wouldn't work right so I'm not sure just what is wrong (wifi conflict or something else). At any rate I can't spend hours each day just trying to figure out what needs to be on and off on the wireless network to get this to work so I decided to send it back. It shouldn't be this hard. I think I'm just going to run a darned audio cable to the stereo and forget about all this wireless audio stuff. Too bad, the sound quality was very good when it was coming through - but having the sound dropping in and out is way too annoying to be able to use it.First the good things:(A)I was disturbed by the proliferation of cables and power supplies for the transmitter since I just wanted to use this for streaming sound from my USB computer to my stereo and I assumed that should only require at most a USB cable to the transmitter, or even better just a USB dongle. But it turns out the included USB cable is all that is really needed and the other cables and the power adapter are for transmitting sound to the receiver when the transmitter is hooked up only to a non-powered audio input (like the RCA connector inputs). So all those extra things are for making it a multi-functional unit.(B) When connected with the included USB cable to the computer this device installed itself really easily - truly plug and play. It needed to install the drivers but on Windows 7 it found those by itself.(C) The audio quality is very good.(D) The price is very good too.Now the bad stuff:(A) I won't go as far as to say it is a "network killer" (as other reviewers have said) since my two Roku wifi TV streaming boxes play fine with no obvious interference when the device is installed. And my wifi printer can be plugged in and sending out all its wifi signals with no apparent interference problem so I can leave it plugged in and turned on without worry. However as soon as my wifi laptop connection is turned on the sound streams through the transmiter/reciever connection drops out repeatedly making it totally useless. So, while I can watch TV and listen to music at the same time (useless except maybe for teenagers) I can't surf the web while I listen to internet music over my stereo system(which is what I wanted to do) I can fix that by hard wiring the laptop to the modem using ethernet but that defeats the whole wireless thing. I think the problem might be the unit's assigned IP address since as soon as I installed it and turned on the wifi network I got a notice that there was a computer with an IP conflict and I should contact my network administrator (that would be me, unfortunately). That is a really big negative which pretty much wipes out the positives.(B) When I checked on the Creative Labs site for this device a notice comes up saying it is an end of life product and support is limited to the FAQs. I haven't tried getting in touch with them yet so I don't know if this is really true but it surely is discouraging to have an out-of-the-box user problem and have that sort of notice pop up as soon as you try to research it.(C) The installation guide that comes with the device is so sketchy it is rather worthless - which is somewhat offset by the plug and play ease of installation -- until you have a problem and need to research it.(D) The transmitter and receiver units seem to be much larger than they need to be. Especially the transmitter since you now need to have a USB cable connection to a rather bulky device which somewhat defeats the convenience of being "wireless."So, bottom line, if you don't need to connect to the internet and stream your computer audio at the same time this is a real winner considering the price. But if, like most everyone these days, you have a wifi computer with the wifi always left on you should probably look for something that does not have this wifi conflict (or maybe get a good "network administrator" to solve the conflict for you). Or you can connect your computer to your other devices the old fashioned way with ethernet cables --- but a single audio wire pair from your computer's audio out to your stereo in is probably a much better solution than wiring you computer to all your devices via ethernet cables.
This camera is a piece of junk. I am kicking myself for buying it. Shoulda followed conventional wisdom and bought a Canon or Olympus instead.Problems :- Battery life : Having been warned about using AA (or Alkaline) cells, I went ahead and bought 4 NiMH batteries and a charger. Sadly, even the NiMH batteries are not enough to take more than 20 or so pictures, far fewer if you turn on the LCD screen. All the while, I see people with Canons snapping away all day without changing batteries.- Image Quality : Image quality is very poor. Indoor snap almost always turn out grainy or ruined in some other way. Outdoor photos (in bright daylight) come out OK.- Bulky : The camera is quite bulky relative to the competition.I borrowed a (4 year old) 2 MP canon from a friend of mine. The Canon beat this piece of junk on the features that matter to me - picture quality and battery life.If you're in the market for a camera, do yourself a big favor. Pass on this museum piece. If price is a consideration for you, get a 2 MP Canon or Olympus. That is guaranteed to be better.
Okay, if you noticed I previously reviewed this as being a great unit. I bought it to travel. First trip it worked fine. Second trip fine. Third trip it just would not load. Now it won't even turn on. So bottom line for 250.00 that I paid for this unit I used it twice. Piece of junk to say the least.!!
SUCKS I had this right form the start with my compaq 7970 which is amd k7 processor and has the via chipset. The computer seemed to work for a while or at least had few errors when I first used it but I guess that was when I had windows 98 for 2 years. When I upgraded to windows XP it just got terrible I had frequent blue screens and errors. I thought it was my video card or my ram or Irq sharing tried all that didn't seem to be it. Eventually I was wrong it was this card as mentioned before by others apparently it does not like some amount of internet use and when the card gets stuck it shuts down and windows xp just says error or points to the video card or irq sharing ot page fault in non page area as the problem. The card was the problem buy another card other than fa310,fa311 the one I have and fa312 even if you have intel or something else I would not waist my money on this card it will probably give you problems down the road. I have tried updates from [...] and updating my ram and video card have checked my irqs and reformating hard drive none worked. I put in a 3 com card I bought a few years before this computer and wow no crashes that other computer is now wirelessly connected to my home network.
i never received the patch cord,ups says they left it on the porch,too much hassle to get a hold of a human at amazon,im out 11 bucks.
picked up two sets in liquidation for a big $20 each, and while they are pretty much as bad as decribed elsewhere, I will probably find some use in the future, such as the deck.I would be royally p'd off if I had purchased them at retail price.My own main issue with them is that they are entirely unsuitable for an iPod: Whenever the audio signal goes off - such as after a playlist ends - the emitter stops broadcasting after a brief delay.Then all hell breaks loose as the speakers emit a loud chirp-and-screech noise, on and off. A nice way to wake up in the middle of they nigh, if you like to fall alseep to some music...
This was shown as an accessory for the NUVI I purchased but it isn't the correct charger to go with it...and it came with a charger.
There must be better products out there. I have had mine 7 hours(5 of those were charging) and I will take it back. If this product was beta tested by average consumers, someone had to either fix the results or Rio released a bad product. The sound is good, I like the earphones, but that is it. I charged it up and just wanted to listen to preloaded songs, it is a nightmare to just navigate those songs. The navigational button is small and randomly responds, you push the button something may happen something may not, it may start scrolling through the song, it may go to the next song, it may go to a bookmark, or most times it does nothing. Bottom line if I can't listen to the song I want to with minimal effort I don't want the product. I am also insulted that I pay $219 dollars for and I must download a manual just to do the basic functions.
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.
We have tried repeatedly to setup this router as per instructions, but it just does not work.Possibly defective. Will try to return.
I purchased this because it was cute and little, perfect for my daughter's bedroom. I RETURNED this because it had very little volume control and the sound quality was AWFUL.
After reading a couple reviews i thought i would try this ethernet spliter to see if it would work for my PC and nephews XBOX. Did not work at all. works only if you have one connection ( PC )hooked in. as soon as you connect a second ethernet cable it shuts off internet connecetion. I even tried one review on using 2 splitters to get 2 different connections. DID NOT WORK! it was worth a try at first BUT after trying so many different ways to try to get it to work ; i just gave up. The supplier for these splitters was great on delivery but the splitters themselves were not worth the money. if you think you might get it to work like I did. the go ahead and try. just dont be so disapointed when they dont work...
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 received the Sangean AM/FM1/FM2 as delivered. But that where it begins and where I start this review - The unit is sylish. The use of this deviceis not user friendly. Following the instructions to program the device, either automatic or manal scanning is a tedious process. Programing thestation selections is not straight forward, to put it mildly as when performing the memorization process does not do what the instruciton says it will do.The enclosed earbud earphones are marginal - something I did not expect for the price set for this unit. The alternative is to move to more expensiveearphone set. Ah, I hoped I would not have to encur another cost, but alas, I have to in order to achieve a better sound.My overall rating from a scale of 1 to 10, 1, being the lowest, my rate is at 4.
In 2007 (April) I decided to replace my old Fuzzbuster (FB) I had for years with a new, more modern and supposedly far superior unit. My FB cost about $60.00 and the Escort I decided to buy in April 2007 cost $299.00 on sale. I did significant research at all the web sites, Amazon, Radar Roys, Radarbusters, etc.. After much deliberation I decided to purchase at a local store. The unit worked for almost three years, and just died. It is out of warranty and not worth repairing based on the new models offered. The unit looks nice, but no matter what I did previously (IE: Alter filters and settings), it was terribly sensitive to "X" band and in side by side tests with my older fuzzbuster did MARGINALLY better at picking up any signal faster and farther away. The mounting bracket (no matter what I did) really did not sit well in my windshield, and I even replaced the suction cups, as compared to the fuzzbuster bracket (which had a rubber stopper as well). The operation was easy enough, but I found the "Auto" setting did nothing to limit sensitivity to false signals, nor did I EVER notice any difference between "Auto" and the "City" or "Highway" settings. Bottom Line, I had a few good years of use - but feel I overspent SIGNIFICANTLY and would not recommend or EVER buy a RD of this cost again!. I have found after doing further research that radar technology has not really changed much over the last 10-15 years and if you are buying for LASER protection, then you are most DEFINATELY wasting your money on this product as well as any RD for that matter. For a unit of this price, I would have hoped the company (Escort) would warranty for more than a year, but that tells me enough and I should have not purchased almost three years ago. They obviously do not have faith in their products to only warranty for 1 year, same as under $100.00 units. My Fuzzbuster lasted me over 5 years and still worked when I eventually sold it, and since I NEVER got a ticket using it, have to conclude the Escort/Passport did NO better and was NOT worth the huge extra cost. I for one, do not believe any of the FALSE claims this manufactuer makes as to their product being any better. While it did what it was supposed to do, it did fail after only 2.75 years and did no better than the cheaper models I have owned and have now purchased. Amazon.com sells MANY other brands. Don't let the higher price and cost fool you!
Before you buy, check out the blogs about Creative's customer service. There IS none! Most of us who spent a lot of money last year to buy a Creative Zen Nomad Xtra were disappointed to find out that this mp3 player does NOT support any of the Janus subscription services (like Rhapsody to Go, Napster to Go, Yahoo's to go service). That is bad enough, but any attempt to get a straight answer from the company about firmware updates (so that we CAN use these very cool services) is met with either no response, or a canned "This device does not support these services at this time." No one has been able to find out when or even IF they ever will. I suspect not.The other problem is that both my Nomad and my son's have a serious freeze-up problem, one to the point of not being able to be used.I would highly recommend another mp3 player if you are considering the Nomad and certainly don't buy from Creative, they pretty much don't care at all about their customers once you buy from them.
This product was bad out of box. Returned item to DLO, with no information availible from DLO with status for over 2 weeks.DLO now claims it was sent out in the US mail and now over 2 weeks lost. I am very dissatisfied with this product and DLO themselves.I am a power limited Technician and deal with suround and central audio systems in commercial and residential construction, but this piece will not be included in myy future installations. I am glad I fought with this instead of one of my customers!!!.Which if I may add , is the only bright spot in this ordeal.
I am going to admit right now that I do not own this player-HOWEVER I have owned iriver in the past (mp3 players). I paid well over 200 for mine. The device kept freezing and occasionally would dump ALL my music files. The only way to unfreeze it was to remove the battery and put in back into place. Within a year of buying it (less than actually) the device dumped all the files. By all the files I mean the software that enables it to function. I went onto their website and it told me to reinstall a patch (supplied by their webpage). It did not work. The computer didn't recognize that the device attached was an mp3 because there was no working software to send messages to my computer as to what it was. So, I contacted iRiver's customer support, I told them what happened and what I tried. What they told me was to reinstall the patch, the same one I was telling them would not work. So, it was obviously an automated message. It was a waste of money and I would never trust iRiver with making so much as a toothpick. I have a Sony now-larger size (GB), less money and so far, no problems. Avoid iRiver because their products will not work a year from now and the company won't care. I know they offer a warranty but, lucky me, it wasn't available to residents of my state.
what's the point of having a color web cam when the quality is aslmost as black and white, and besides that make sure to hold on to the camera (unless you glue it to ur laptop) it's not stable .
I purchased this item for an outdoor boot camp after another trainer had great success with it. I can't say my story is the same. I charged the battery for two days initially until all the lights were green only for the battery to die 30-minutes into class. It says the battery life is for 12 hours, but I can barely get 1-hour. This instance has happened every time I use it, so it is consistent. Needless to say, I am asking for a refund.
One week after I purchased this product it started to come apart. It is definitely NOT worth the money. I did not abuse it. I used it as anyone would normally use a mouse pad.
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.
Rather than repeat what others have already correctly observed I will just say that this product is a waste of money at any price. Proprietary connection only to a new Toshiba products with TV Guide capability? What were they thinking? Whoever greenlighted this product should be fired.Every cable, satellite and consumer electronics company is bringing out their own DVR's and HDVR's and so far they all stink as bad as this product does. However, in the process they have utterly gutted the market for a competent HDVR product from proven sources like Tivo and/or ReplayTV. The cable and satellite companies have taken the position that Joe & Jane Sixpack won't know any better and are too cheap to buy a DVR anyway so quality doesn't matter. Toshiba and other consumer electronics companies have missed the target just as badly.Don't bite if it doesn't have reasonable storage size, can't be used with any HDTV you own, hasn't got a full range of connection options (different HDTV's use different connections) and doesn't offer complete programming functionality. That means it should have the ability to do program searches for titles, keywords and actors and present a rational menu for use. Piggybacking on some other non-DVR related program guide should be your first warning.After using both Tivo and ReplayTV for many years my opinion is that 40hrs is a minimum storage capacity, not the upper end. More is better. A lot better. A product with 15hrs storage will be full with one weekend of sports and a few one hour shows. That's pathetic. Yes, I know it takes storage of around 1GB/hr of high def video, but unless your viewing is very limited these 12-15hr products are a waste of money.
I bought this router to improve the range on my old D-Link G router. I had high expectations only to find out that the range is worse than the old single antenna D-Link. Searches with bing showed several customers experiencing similar range problems. Currently the router is positioned close to a corridor and recpetion in rooms off of the corridor are 2 bars at best. Awful!
watch the frame you buy only 2007 model are compatible with mac i though i would have gotten a 2007 model because i order it on dec 7, 2007 the picture is really not that great either and the picture freezes up about 5 minutes of use this frame is junk save your money
The programming of the Nitrus was very easy after I had created an account on the Rio website. I didn't like the fact that I had to stay current with Rio just to maintain the "proper functionality" of the device. Its not a computer, it's a jukebox! I was not impressed with the functions of the device as I would have expected better personal control over the it's functions, for the amount spent on this particular model. The menu was difficult to navigate and, again, should have flowed smoother for the $$ paid for the device. I do not think I would own another, and I am currently searching for a replacement that is easier to use.
I BOUGHT THIS TV IN MARCH AND AFTER 2 MONTHS IT SHUT DOWN AND NEVER WENT ON AGAIN. ITS BEING NOW 3 MONTHS AND AM STILL ON THE PHONES WITH SAMSUNG AND ITS SERVICES TRYING TO FIX MY TV.VERY VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you have a multifunction printer, i.e. one that prints, faxes and copies, there are apparently no Linksys drivers that will work for you. My primary complaint, though, is how can anyone be so inconsiderate as to put out a product without making this clear on the packaging? I had to call support in order to find it out.For those with single function printers, maybe it works fine, maybe not; I'll never know.
This product has been misrepresented since they say it's compatible with HP printers, however it is not. I purchased two of these to connect my MacBook Pro to HP Officejet 7310 and too late read in my printer's manual that it can't be commected wirelessly. What a let down! Not what I'd expect from HP.
Photograph shows 1 spindle pack of 50 disks.That's not what you get.You will receive 1 single disk. Mine arrived damaged.
Player installed just fine but will not work with a firewall on the server computer. Called tech support and they told me they are telling their customers to disable their firewalls. I find that absolutely amazing in this day and age.The interface for playing music will show you albums without the artists names, artists without the album names or playlists that display song titles without artist or album information. With a ripped CD collection of over 500 titles and without the ability to identify what I'm listening to I find this to be only of use for background listening.I'm a tech junkie so I'll hang on to this for the time being, but I'm certain this device will soon be overshadowed by something more capable and intuitive that provides for network security as well.
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 got this as a brithday present, love the look and ease with whichit operated, but had problems from day 1, called support and they heped, 3 days later on the 15th there was an update to windows more problems, called again took 1 2/2 hours to fix problem. 2 weeks to the day, lost drives would not charge, called support was on and off the phone with them for 4 hours, they "we think its your cable, you will get a new one in 5-7 days" asked them to fed-ex it they can't do that. This morning took it back to store and bought an iPod.
Horrible. The gears ingage before the tape is even loaded. You have to force the tape into the moving gears and hold down the tape door as it does not latch to stay closed on it's own. When the tapes are rewinding it is very loud and slams the tape when it is done. You can just hear the damage being done. This model destroyed several of my daughters tapes. We really needed a rewinder to preserve our vcr and chose this model because it has an option to clean the tapes, preserving them also - this would be great providing it functioned properly. Thinking maybe I got a defunct one I had Amazon send out another, it too functioned in the exact same manner. Nope mine wasn't bad, their all bad, this model is disfunctional. I've advised Amazon not to carry units that they have become aware do not work properly. I wish Amazon direct had good models to choose from, this one is not!
This adapter constantly stopped working, cut in and out. stopped altogether over and over again. Piece of junk. I do not recomend it.
The Plug is definitely a gimmick! They simply don't stay in your ears. Even when you stick them in your ear as far as they will go they still move around and bother the heck out of you.
this thing is cheap, and i dont mean the price. i bought this at circuit city after being lured in by a $20 rebate to bring this sucker down to $20. i thought it was a great choice since i owned a few sets of altec speakers in the past. boy, was i wrong. once i plugged it in and connected them to my speakers, whenever i turn on the light in my room, the speakers and sub would make popping and crackling noises. also, whenever my cell phone (cingular) rings, the speakers would make popping noises also, and would continue popping throughout the duration of the call and would only stop after i hang up. this is truly annoying and their is no way to avoid it. i guess the cell phone communicating with the towers must be causing some sort of interference. sometimes in the middle of the nite, the speakers would make popping noises for a few seconds and then go away. i guess its due to my phone communicating with the towers again, maybe??? i got frustrated and got rid of them, re-connected an older set of altec speakers and there are still popping noises but very light ones and they only appear when i place a call or hang up, but not during the entire duration of the call and never in the middle of the nite. i am so frustrated by altec and would probably never buy any of their products again. these problems are well know across many of their products and verified by many people.
The only reasons I'm not giving this one or zero stars are a) I got it during an Amazon lightning deal for only $50, and b) it's my first telescope so I have nothing to compare it to.Maybe my expectations were too high but I'm really disappointed in this scope so far.The power of this scope is modest at best, but at this bargain price that is certainly forgivable. However, the most frustrating aspect of this scope is unquestionably the mount. I found it steady enough once locked in, and it allows for very good fine-tuning on the vertical axis via a tuning screw, but making small adjustments horizontally is a nightmare because you have to just grab the telescope and rotate it. Don't bother trying to make horizontal adjustments while using the 6mm eyepiece -- you'll lose your object every time because you can't move the telescope in small enough increments.Some reviewers say they've seen Jupiter's moons with this scope so apparently it isn't worthless, therefore I'm going to stick with it for a while. (Besides, if I return it the shipping cost would be almost as much as my purchase price was).But as the adage goes: you get what you pay for.UPDATE: After using this scope a couple of times and doing some comparison shopping on other scopes and mounts I've reevaluated my score. I think instead of 2 stars I'd give it 3.5 or so based on value alone. Despite its flaws I really don't think you could do better for the price.
I very much looked forward to receiving my Logitech x230 2.1 speaker system for my TV, but when I hooked it up, it did not work. There was something rattling in the woofer box. To top that, my son noticed that the Logitech brand which I ordered appeared to be a cheap knock off called LogiCool. What a bait and switch from the Amazon reseller GearXS. I tried to correspond with them to get them to take it back and pay for the shipping to me, but they never responded. I felt that the substitution of the brand that I bought with a cheap piece of plastic that didn't work was poor business. I will NEVER buy from them and would recommend that they be avoided due to their terrible service and desire to swindle customers.
I decieded to get a new Mp3 player almost right after this thing came out and since I've trusted Rio in the past, I decided to try this baby out. So for four months I was the envy of all my friends with this sleek little gadget and I had no qualms. It performed just as the packaging and reviews suggested it would.Then it all started going to hell.I had noticed earlier that some times when it got bumped hard or I tossed it on my bed, couch or something it would stop playing and the internal time setting would get screwed up. This I dealt with. Then the cheap belt clip broke one day while I was putting it on my coat. This I could live with. I had some unrelated computer problems that gave rise for me to re-install my OS and when i went to put my "trusty" Rio's drivers back on I couldn't find the CD. No problem I thought, I'll just get them off the main site. Wrong! Not to be found anywhere on the main site, and it gave need for me to order a replacement CD. This I was mad about but I could live with it. But then one day I got up and was getting ready for class, when I reaced in my drawer for my "loyal sidekick" when I found that in the night it's LCD mysteriously cracked. I live alone and it was just fine when I put it in the night before. While the player still worked it was difficult to manange with and was really trying my patience. Then came the straw that broke the camels back. I don't know if it's heat expansion or what but occassionally the players casing pops appart and must be snapped back together. Excuse me but isn't this a "Sports Player?" Should it be build a little bit more durable? Or at least be build to last more than a few months? It was great while it worked but spend your $ on something a little more long lasting and worth it.
WARNING - this product is a piece of junk. I've owned this model for 15 months now, and recently it's begun to hum terribly loud. The humminng / buzzing is constant at considerable volume. It's so loud one can hear it over the stereo and TV. I would recommend purchasing a product with a much better warranty, much better parts, from a company that honors warranties.
I purchased the stinger in June to try and knock down the mosquitos in my back yard. I live in Orlando, Florida, and they are pretty fierce. We also get a lot of rain in the summer. Product worked for three of four days, and worked well for that time. I stopped hearing pops in less than one week. Upon examining the unit, I noticed that the bottom wire of the zapper was melted through. What is the point of having a mosquito lamp that can't take the elements? This thing was a complete waste of money. It is disconcerting that a company would put out a product that failed so quickly. Based upon the other negative reviews, they clearly know they have an issue and continue to put put garbage. Do not buy anything from this company. If I could give it less than no stars, I would.
I bought this Garmin awhile ago for my girlfriend that has to drive a lot for work. The Garmin has literally tried to kill us on several trips. This ranged from going the wrong way down one-way streets to entering the exit ramp onto an expressway. I've updated the firmware but it still continues to act faulty. I wouldn't recommend buying this considering its inaccuracy and bulkiness.
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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've been trying for two days to get the software to recognize the device and it just ain't working. I'm a computer professional; if I can't get this to work you have no chance!
Granted I went from an ancient 1.3 Olympus to this, I was excited when I received this camera last Christmas. Although a major improvement from my previous camera, I soon noticed many faults that the camera possessed.The major problem I experienced from the camera was its flash. I often found myself turning off the flash when I can. The reason was because all pictures turned out dark. I would usually need to come back and lighten the picture on my computer in order to make it look nice. Also, don't even bother trying to take a picture outdoors while/after the sun has set. I will guarantee that the picture won't turn out unless you are right in front of the subject. Even then, it still turned out dark. The only other time I was pleased by the quality was outdoors on a sunny day when flash was not needed.I was also disappointed in the zoom of this camera. It only came with digital zoom, so of course the quality would completely suck if used. Every picture that I have used zoom with either came out grainy, or disfigured in terms of color quality and exposure. Also, the flash wouldn't even reach the far distance that you are trying to capture, which resulted in a dark picture that was useless.Video quality of the camera was 10x's better than my previous. It had 'okay' quality, but I have definitely seen better. Some grain and not that crisp. But again, don't expect to get much of a picture unless you are in a fully lit area. The camera does a terrible job at capturing light. Video also does not record sound, which was something I would have liked to have.The in camera cropping also had negatives. You can't use the feature with pictures that you used the zoom with. I experienced other problems where cropping was not supported, even though I did not use zoom. During the few times I actually was able to use the crop option, it distorted the image, often making it grainy and unappealing.Other problems I experienced was the "processing" problem I would have frequently. After taking a picture, the camera would "process" for a couple minutes before I could switch it to video mode, or review other pictures.Overall, the camera is good if you are not that big into quality. Maybe a good camera for every once in a while to capture a moment. But if you are planning on continuous use, I recommend getting a much better camera.
Disappointing is an understatement. Even with the best 'photo' enhancing software, you were hard press to clean-up the image. The concept and use are great, but developers should of waited til they could get a decent pixel count before releasing this not ready for primetime module. I took mine back within a week. You can get a very good 1.3 million pixel digitial camera for about ... and they are very easy to use.
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 absolutely hate this monitor. This monitor combines a standard computer monitor with a mirror. I can see my own reflection clearly displayed as I am working on the computer. Since I primarily use my computer for work and not to admire myself, it is a big annoyance.Moreover, the monitor was was surprisingly difficult to assemble (yes you do need to assemble!) as the cable cover did not fit.
Bought This For My Boyfriend For Christmas And The Damn Thing Never Worked. Total Waste Of $30. Better Off Just Buying It From An Actual Store It Would Be Easier To Return..
I got suckered! I had the Delphi Roady2 in which I was perfectly happy with, but on trip to the mall walking by the XM kiosk a salesman talked me into upgrading to the Audiovox XCS9. He claimed it was so much better and that the Roady 2 was being discontinued and the final cost after the rebate would be $18. So I jumped, seemed like a good deal. Out of the box it seemed o.k., but after some use I realized the unit was heavy and the buttons felt fragile. Those few things I could live with. After two days the big problems came. The units FM modulator is horrible. On every station I got so much static. It was not so bad when I listened to music, but I am a talk radio guy and with a 1 hour commute it was just unbearable. Now comes big problem number two, the unit has to warm up to remember your stored stations. I took about five minutes every morning to be able to use my preset buttons. That was the proverbial straw. This bad boy went back to the mall. I went back to Delphi ad got the Skyfi2. Much better! Better looking, better sounding and better functionality. The lesson learned here is the grass is not always greener. Stick will Delphi, you can't go wrong.
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).
I wish I would of done a bit of research on external hard drives before this purchase. My drive would not light or startup after 4 days of use. Don't take my word for it...Just look at the hundreds of posts on forums and bogs regarding the "My Book" line of WD drives and you will see how widespread the issues/failures are. It's ridiculous.
The main problem is the scroll wheel. Its operation is very 'iffy'. It will scroll sometimes, for a bit, then stop and sometimes even bounce the page (i.e. when scrolling down it will suddenly reverse direction for a second like a ball hitting the floor). Most frustrating, trying to get it to scroll for me. Other times it will not scroll at all, or stop scrolling for no apparent reason. It is driving me crazy! Also, the mouse click button is not smooth at all. Not natural feeling. Difficult. I bought this to replace a previous Targus, which worked fine. But this one really blows Worse mouse I've ever used.
Be aware that this DVD Player is REFURBISHED.
Don't buy. Kills only a couple of bugs a day.My house was infested with flies due to a heavy rain season and built up trash. I put this up and it attracts SOME flies and they fly around the light and get stuck in the product. This thing will kill a majority of the flys by them just hanging around in it, not by zapping them. There is a light that draws them in and 2, yes 2, small wires that the bug has to walk across to get fried. I witnessed a few flies get zapped and fly away... my house remains infested and the zapped remains filled with flies that come and go as they please. So glad I bought this neat fly clubhouse for my house; they're loving it. I'll be returning it this week.
very light weight. Cheapest quality mouse pad I ever used. As other users have said, not very good for optical mice. Yes the reverse side does work better, but then the pad slides around the desk. Also the sides curl up, it doesn't even lay flat on the desk.
The sound is almost all mushy bass, lacking any clarity, definition and midrange. I've heard better units costing half as much. Never again.
They only head out for about a week of use then they died. Could be just the amount of use though.
I've actually liked the iPod, but iTunes doesn't work well on a PC. It freezes up almost daily, crashes in the middle of downloads, gets stuck in iStore and I can't get out... the list goes on. I'm putting mine on eBay and getting something else! I'm sick of constant troubleshooting time wasted with no fix. I'm not exactly a "dummy" I have a masters in computer science!! But I don't have any more time to waste on this.
Agree with the prior reviewers. I can not get it to retract any longer and that was only after 3 uses!
I've been very happy with my other Denon equipment, but I'm here at Amazon looking for a replacement for this piece of [machine]. It makes a terrible racket while switching disks. BZZHHHHTTTT BZZZZZHHHTTT. It has a programming feature made worthless by its difficulty. It has never recognized some disks, and now -- just one year old -- it has stopped recognizing ANY disks. I wouldn't be surprised to find out it needs just a simple fix, but I'm not willing to spend a buck to find out.My older Denon amp and the single disk player this one replaced have been excellent. Maybe this one is a lemon ...
To say that I don't like this product and the company who made it is an understatement! I purchased it new and have never been able to make it work. Furthermore, numerous calls to the company's tech support line go unanswered and they have not responded to my emails. As far as I can determine, customer support simply does not exist. After exhausting all troubleshooting hints (both in the manual and online), I simply had to give up.
First the battery would uncharge if the player had not been unused for more than 1 day. Second, the volume dial no longer worked. Notice that most of the bad reviews came after Christmas. I'm not sure if they manufactured a bad bunch or they new they were bad and shipped them anyway.The 90-day warranty is a huge risk and I will never buy anything from Rio again unless it has a better warranty. Also, they refused to refund my money because it was greater than 30 days when I called. You can get a replacement unit, but you have to call tech support first to get a &quot;RMA&quot;. I currently have a request into Amazon to see if they will do anything.If they won't and you used a platinum credit card, try using the extra warranty to get your money back. Or you may be able to dispute the charges via your credit card. Good luck!
I had read so many great reviews of this camera I couldn't wait to get it. I thought it would be an improvement over my 3 MP Kodak DX 3900, which took excellent pictures. I brought it home, took pictures and was disappointed to realize about 80 percent of the pictures had redeye, even when on the redeye reduction setting. And some of the pictures were blurry. Very disappointing for a $400 camera. It gave me a greater appreciation for my Kodak, which hardly ever had redeye.So I took it back and got another one thinking I'd gotten some lemon. But yet again I had the same problem.Don't get me wrong, when there's no redeye the pictures can be stunning and very sharp but having to get rid of redeye in photoshop on every picture wasn't an option.I gave up, took it back and got the Canon sureshot s-50. What a difference. Get redeye only about 10 percent of the time and the quality is excellent. And it uses Compact Flash which is ALOT cheaper than the xd picture card.Well, hope this helps those of you trying to decide amongst 5 megapixel cameras. I really want to love this camera but it let me down!
Wow. What else can I say then 'I can't believe this is still available here". Obviously my recommendation is 'two thumbs down'.
Like so many other "victims" I have also been getting the U150 Ink Tank cannot be recognized. I have had to buy new ones even though the old ones are still full, just to keep it going. At almost $20 a tank, it's crazy to keep this going. I think the printer itself is great, but take care on whatever Cannon printer uses the ink tanks with it's embedded chip - they are terrible and expensive. I think it's HP for me with cheap ink...
I bought these b/c I work in data entry and will go mad if I can't listen to something. The sound quality is good and they're comfortable enough but the longer I have them the worse the grip gets. I'm not saying I want a death squeeze on my head but if I lean back in my chair or sneeze the blasted things fly right off my head; walking around with them on at home is completely out of the question. So don't buy these if you want to move while wearing your phones
I bought this product thinking that it would be a good addition to my laptop. Wow... I was wrong. To start off, I was surprised by the size of the product-- It is bulky, requires an external power supply AND an external firewire converter that plugs onto the unit.Next after looking over the case, I could tell it was super cheap quality. The plastic and lid begged to be broken or cracked in a laptop bag.Finally I decided to try to burn some CD's. After making 12 CD coasters, I packed it up and sent it back. The only successful burn I did was using the CDR that came in the box at a 2X burn speed. All my other tests failed. In addition, the Adaptec add-on that comes with Media Player didn't recognize the drive.I think Iomega needs to redo their drivers and fix a few things. This product is half-baked and needs to go back for reengineering.
Wanted to use this to plug my speaker system up to my phone. Cable is of terrible quality I just went to Best Buy and picked up a more expensive one but it did cost me some money ($15?). Would not buy again.
This is one of the worst computer products I have ever purchased. Forget that the picture quality is just unbelievably bad, as a web cam and as a still cam. The product caused my Gateway 2500 notepad to continuously crash. It was so bad I had to reformat my hard drive. So unless you want to spend hours on the phone with tech support fixing your computer, buy some other product. This one is garbage.
I purchased this remote and within 24 hours the batteries are dead. I thought I had a faulty unit so I purchased another...same problem!
Like other people here my lock spontaneously changed its combination on me....Surprise! My laptop is currently locked up at my desk at work which ruined my day and is ruining my night. Another stressor I do not need to deal with...do not get this lock if you value the mobility of your laptop over a theft deterrant.
I wish that I could rate this product lower than 1 star. Where do I begin with my dissatisfaction? The user manual included with the player was written in some of the most poorly translated English I have ever read. Here's a sample: "The action of pressing contains four ways such as pressing shortly, pressing long, pressing and single pressing. The average meaning is pressing shortly except the particular instruction." There is very little support software: a disk formatter and the firmware upgrader--no online help. The device, which plugs directly into a USB port, disconnects intermittently, which causes file corruption on the Flash disk. Files copied to the player sometimes appeared corrupted. On several occasions, after safely disconnecting the device, the entire contents of the MP3 player were lost, leaving only the empty folders. I'm sending this back to Amazon immediately and getting an iPod shuffle, even though it's twice the price.
I've had this alarm for a few months now, and it's still the same thing every morning...how do you turn this damn thing off? Not exactly user-friendly. The buttons are small and they all look and feel the same in the dark. The backlit clock numbers are difficult to read. I had a similar Philips alarm...without the cd player...and it had the cool feature of being able to set the first alarm to radio and the second alarm to the annoying beeper. Great to ease yourself into the morning with some tunes, but still know when you REALLY have to get up when the beeper goes off. Too bad this one doesn't work the same. It's one or the other. Sound quality is above average, but the attention to usability factors is pathetic imho.
Battery failed in less than two weeks. Battery was shipped in June 2012, but the date code on the barrey was 1129 08, 2-1/5 years old. Upon close inspection, there is a slight bulge on the bottom seam of the battery. While the battery was the correct type and quickly shipped, it does no good if an old defective unit was shipped.Because the unit is a sealed lead battery, it can not be returned to Amazon.
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.
This card will not record images under moderately difficult shooting conditions such as low light or burst mode. Other than that, it is extremely slow.
First of all It didn't work in my sable tape deck. Did some research and found out that the auto rewind feature in the deck is the problem. So I opened the product up trying to remove what ever component causes this and I couldn't come to a conclusion. I realized you shouldn't have to buy a product and then fix it to make it work. Just get something better.
I bought one of these and it started having problems months after I got it - the connection into the phone seems to have a break in the wiring and I had to wiggle it to get a clear connection. Finally I got disgusted with it and purchased a new one and that one had the exact same problem, right out of the box. So I am looking for another headset now. I liked the functionality, when it works.
I have a Phillups AJ3950 alarm clock an have lost my operations manual. Where do I go to get a copy on line??
It worked great the first few times. I was surprised how well it worked until it started making a clicking sound and it would not play anything. It was only $4, so what can you expect.
I am a former Mac user who went over to the Dark Side with the purchase of a laptop PC which I love. When it came time to finally buy an MP3 Player, I researched everything I could and I chose the Creative Zen because of the price, the capabilities and that it has a radio. The second day I had it, after downloading 35 cds, it would not turn on. I finally had to stick a pin in the reset hole and then the screen was filled with unrecognizable characters. I ended up having to download the firmware on a ONE DAY OLD machine. I figured it was "User Error" even though I did nothing wrong. Today, a full two weeks since I bought the &*^!! thing, it won't turn on again. Same problems PLUS the PC wouldn't recognize the USB connection.I love my Toshiba Laptop and won't go back to a Mac but my next MP3 will be an iPod.Now I hope Amazon will accept this back and give me either a refund or credit!
This item is NOT for ES8152, as reported in other postings for this product. The outer foil will fit perfectly and the blades will work, but they will not "snap" into place. So if you take off the foil head for cleaning, the blades will fall out. You have to look very closely (with a magnifier) to see the difference between the blades. Strange thing is, Panasonic's own website takes you to this WES9006PC as a replacement foil & blade kit for ES8152, but on the product itself model 8152 is not listed. I suppose it would be cheaper than buying them seperately, but it is a huge hassle to clean the blades, or even empty out the head after shaving.
I purchased my X85 6 months ago, since then, I got a lot of troubles with this priner. The first time I used it to print a color photo, it came out all pink. called customer service, they send me a new catriage, now the color is still not right, the images are either too blur or two dark. Also the copy does not seem right. sometimes the first couple of black copy came out all black ink, after a few times, it will do copy. the quick mode does not work properly either. And it constantly lose connect with my computer ( I use window XP). Finanlly I got fed up with this printer, and I call customer service again, now they have 1800 or 1888 number for technical support, upon my request, they agree to send me a new model x5150 with a reasonable extra charge. The new X5150 works great with photo printing, now I can send picture to my family and friend printed from my printer. Compared with X5150, X85 is a trouble maker. Would not recommend this, but Lexmark customer service is not bad.
Most reviews and product descriptions of portable navigation devices seem to center around the navigation features, the ease of use, the clarity of the display, or the accuracy of the directions. I've found all this to be quite OK on the TomTom One. After having used myTomTom One for over 3 years, the one thing that has bothered me most is the suction mount. It keeps falling off the windshield. Other navigators that I've seen, including other TomToms and Garmins have better designed suction cup designs with a little clip of wheel that pulls the center of the cup away from the windshield creating a stronger attachment. The one that comes with this TomTome One is flat and just doesn't perform its most basic function very well.
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 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.
Basically, this camera is great, but I bought it to do digital editing (so I would transfer the video with the firewire port). Well, to my surprise, Adobe Premiere didn't support the camera, Ulead's VideoStudio didn't either, and neither did the software provided with it (Pixelas ImageMixer). All in all, the firewire is really just a buzzword to make the camera sell, because its ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS. So I'm stuck with this USB Streaming feature... Personally, I recommend if you bought this camera to return it immediately and get a Sony MiniDV camera where you can actually use the firewire.
This might be a great mike for a megachurch pastor or a jazzercize instructress. That is probably the intended market. We are using it for voice recording in video production and the results are distinctly inferior to our previous system of stand-mounted microphones. I hoped proximity would be more important than electronics, but this was proven wrong.
I have had two printers that used these cartridges. They used to last for several months. I don't know if HP is trying to wean me off of them but the last three cartridges I have bought have lasted less than a month or less than 25 pages. Not great for an "XL" cartridge. The last one ran out of magenta in less than a week. Only 3 pages were printed.I recently bought a Cannon since the only thing worse than HP's cartridge quality control is the software that they try to force you to install. I bought a new HP printer before the Cannon and it took 10 reboots to get the software off my machine. This was because the HP printer I bought didn't work out of the box and it was a cheap, inadequate piece of junk that was poorly made and obviously poorly tested. I am afraid I am getting out of the HP printer and supplies business.
Super flimsy. One head was put together so the shield was backwards. I had to pop off the shield and use it that way instead. Im afraid to move it around much, but its working. for the price, i guess its what i should have expected.
Have had this for 3 frustrating days. Two tech support people said it is FULLY compatible with my OS 9.2.2, BUT they offer no drivers, no encoder info or software, and the word Mac is not shown ONCE in their manual. Latest email not answered, and spent 22 minutes on support line with no answer. Would give it zero stars if possible. Will be sending it back to Amazon and look for a reliable company.Will change my review to 2 stars as I had to purchase outside software to get it working. But still no answer to my email and unable to delete any files in the unit even though I deleted them out of the folder on my computer. No instructions in the manual om using the Trash folder. This manual is sad as is the support site.
Printer works OK so far. It is slow and loud but output is excellent. Installation over network for WinXP and 2000 workstations is straightforward. But be aware that this printer will NOT work with Win2000 Server. The printer can not even be found over the network from Win2000 Server. This means I cannot use this printer with my server or any of the thin clients I have on my network. I would not have purchased the unit if I had known this.HP should have put this warning on its documentation and web site.
Well for $11.00 dollars your really not going to get much. It says POWER HANDLING, PEAK 140 Watts. Your lucky to get 40 Watts out of it but then again for that price they are a good replacement if you own a 94 cavalier with no speakers. LOL
Update (12/11/2007): So here's the funny thing. Since owners here are so effusive in their praise of this TV, I decided to go to yet another big box store to take yet another look. This time I went to American TV and Furniture which is not as big a chain as BB or CC and guess what. They do a much better job of displaying their HDTVs. The lights were muted, much like what you'd have in your living room or the basement and the TVs were calibrated much better. And this time, we liked what we saw. Unfortunately, the 61" is out of stock so we just placed an order for the HLT5687SAX, let's see how it goes.-------------------------------------This review is based on my wife's and my impressions of this TV from our multiple visits to big box stores - so take it with a pinch of salt.Based on the reviews here, I really wanted to buy this TV. So we went to take a look at it, but the picture, the colors, and the brightness were not impressive at all. I also felt that during fast moving scenes the picture was getting blurry and out of focus. But the glowing reviews kept on coming - so we went back again, this time asked them to change the source several time, still unimpressed.So we thought that maybe the lights at this store are messing up with this DLP and we went to another big box store - same problems. This time, there was a Sony SXRD 60" set right next to it which was brighter, crisper with more vivid colors. So the theory that the light in the store was messing up the Samsung DLP went out of the window as well.I even had my impressions vindicated from a local a/v engineer who works extensively with multiple HDTV sets as part of his job. He was also of the opinion that the Sony SXRD is all round much better than the Samsung LED DLP.My quandary is that just why is this DLP the best selling DLP on Amazon? Almost every reviewer here has gone to a big box store to evaluate this set and how did their eyes miss what was so obvious to us - that this set is a washout!
I bought this VCR as a replacement for an 8 yr-old RCA that was starting to have problems with playback. The price was right and the JVC brand had a good reputation as far as I knew. Despite the good to excellent video recording quality, I have to give this product two stars and I'm returning it for the following reasons.- The sound from recorded shows is very tinny, to the point of being distracting.- The fast forward and rewind functions display static over most of the video, making it hard to see when the commercial ends and the show begins so you often wind up going too far forward or back.- The pause has the same video problem as fast forward. It just doesn't show a clear picture.- For most functions, the VCR has no feedback of the current status on the LED display. All status information is displayed on-screen, which means you don't know what operation is currently selected unless the TV/VCR mode is switched in.- The timer programming interface is fairly easy to use but makes it unnecessarily slow to set up the programs. I could program my old RCA in a quarter of the time.Unfortunately I just can't recommend this product.
The product is not bad and I like the fact that it can be used in either camera orientation. It seems well made and the finish was good. The fluid used is quite viscous and creates a significant damping effect on the small bubble, for better or worse. The significant flaw of the device is that it has very low sensitivity to tilt. By the time the bubble is noticably off center, the camera is tilted enough to be obviously visible without the level. While I haven't thrown it away, I don't find a lot of use for it.
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.
The cs-55 headset, when purchased through the manufacture, is a high quality unit for office work of anykind.The cs-55 that I purchased through Amazon had bad volume control and would not work if you got more than 30 feet from the base.I saved nearly half the price but in the meantime I have had to purchase an new one from Plantronics and have already recieved it, I have none of the problems that were affecting the unit purchased through Amazon.So, if you are purchasing a high quality headset I think it is prudent to go direct to the manufacture for a higher quality and better experience.RMDBig Sky Farm
Why is there one output and not two!!!!! It says four inputs and 2 outputs!! I only see one output!!! When it says 2 outputs you expect 2 outputs not 1!! I'm returning this!!
The one truly bad thing about the Prism is its cradle. The PDA doesn't snap into the cradle securely like the Palm V snaps into its cradle. You sort of have to tilt and jiggle the unit a bit until the light comes on so that you know it's getting recharged. If you're not paying attention, you'll leave it there overnight and it won't get charged at all.
I used this drive regularly but not overused. Right after the warranty expired, it starts to buzz loudly and blink a red light. My Dell computer doesn't see it anymore so I basically lost all the video that was on the drive.There is no troublshooting info with the guide or relevant information at the Maxtor site. Not even any info about what the red light means (a presume it means the worse).I know this product has been discontinued but there should be better support. I have more than one of these so now I'm worried about the others going down as well (they have a few more months on their warranties)
When I received this item, the left speaker crackled slightly and I just let it go, I figured it wasn't a big deal. A week later, the left speaker sounded TERRIBLE. It was crackling and garbling like crazy. I could barely understand the "music" coming out of it. The right speaker died completely. I sent it back.
I'M Editing this review because this has like others failed! The B drive doesn't read the discs. It records when it feels like it and seems to say RECOVER RECOVER very often. So I called the fine Koss people and they told me they stopped making the product do to a "maximum defect" their words. Oh Well, so to all those Koss purchasees out there I'm holding a Koss revolution and never buying another Koss Product again.
I bought two pairs of these because they were so cheap.You get what you pay for.Both pairs were staticky right out of the box.I could jiggle the wires to get a better connection, but that's why I was getting rid of my previous (2 yr old ) headphones. These are just plain junk
I am very disappointed in this CD player. Maximum volume on the unit is MUCH too low and the construction of this player is not as sturdy as the description would have you believe. This item is very over-priced and NOT worth it, I would strongly advise another choice.
I bought this player in January, and have been able to use it less than 10 times. I have had to fix problems everytime I try to put new songs on. I have had to send it back twice--for the same problem! The second time Samsung said they would send me a new player--a week later I was sent my old one that they said they couldn't fix. Now when I call to find out what is going on, customer service says sorry, nothing we can do...be warned if you buy this player, you may not actually get to use it, nor is Samsung very helpful.
Not for computer challenged folks! Take it back as a vote against unfinished products! Especially if you paid more than $9.99 which is what I paid for it!This nasty little half-finished program will not run unless the device is plugged into the usb port and you have put it into updating mode, the screen on keychain should say UPDATING...Then click on the photoviewer.exe file which you will have to manually find in windows explorer in program files in photoviewer file, cause the program does not install it in into start programs like a real professional program, just writes a few basic files into your computer, like using something programmed 15 years ago! And if that does not work, right click on photoviewer.exe and change it to compatability mode for windows 2000 (in properties). Then restart the computer. I think that is what KMAN was talking about "changing a configuration file"...it is "changing compatability mode on the executable file to windows 2000". This is a great example of a product which was obviously shot out the door with no competent testing. You can expect the bozos responsible--Hi BOZO! -to write the review after this one attacking me and explaining how I didn't know what I was talking about! Well the hit dog always barks...
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.
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 have not had this particular Palm, however would like to share with those looking to purchase that the service I have received from Palm with other products has been horrendous. I have been the proud owner of five different palm pilots in four months. Three of those wouldn't even turn on. After going through their website and their phone service, I am on my fifth palm pilot that still does not work. I am extremely dissapointed in the lack of concern for their customers and their shoddy product. To all those out there looking to make a purchase, beware this company. I have spent countless hours on the phone and internet trying to resolve this problem and instead of being a time saver, this product has cost me in money and time.
CABLES ARE NOT INCLUDED. when switch is activated, loss of OS discovery of mouse and/or monitor can occur. Loud beeping when switching. Over all a very poor KVM
Casio has a history of poor service after the sale. This camera will work for a while, but don't expect to much more than give it a toss if it malfunctions. I bought one of these Casio Exilim models 3 years ago. Since that time, the viewer cracked and the cost of the repair was 90% of the camera's price. Then the software began to malfunction, intermittently, by that time out of warranty. I find Casio has great features on paper but after the sale service not at all satisfactory. Now I have a very simple 5MP Kodak Easyshare. And judging from user reviews, Kodak will turn around a broken camera in 48 hours. I'll take that over a bunch of bells and whistles anyday.
After losing an older Meridian Marine, I decided to make use of my software and buy this unit since I LOVED the previous model for a few years. When I received this model it seemed to be working fine when I initialized it. It came with antique version 4.02 firmware, marked from 2002. The unit refused all my software (specifically uploading REGIONS off the Topo, Nav, and World Basemap discs) until I upgraded the firmware to anything above v.5. When I tried to install v5.34 from the CD or v. 5.40 which I downloaded, it kept freezing and wouldn't accept the firmware. I then called tech support (NOT open 24/7!...just California time 6am-5:30pm, weekdays). I spent a total of 3 hours on hold during my 4 phonecalls!!!! The obviously outsourced "tech experts" (trained British accents, probably in Pakistan) then repeatedly walked me thru the same steps to fix the problem as though they were encountering them for the first time! I even got the same guy twice. One said I'd get a callback the next day at 7:30 PM New York time. It never happened. After giving up, one of them transferred me to a "senior-technician" who did no better. After even she gave up, she said she had to look up something and would call me back within 30 minutes. Guess what....It never happened (again)! No matter how great the unit might be, I will never do business again with a sleazy excuse for a professional Company named Magellan (Thales Communications). Even the "worldwide basemap", which I bought the unit for, only gave me an OUTLINE of Panama...no roads, no nothing!! In all my 58 years, with all my toys (boats/radar/stereos,medical electronics, cameras, etc,etc, etc), this is the single WORST response I've ever had to asking for HELP, especially on a BRAND-NEW product!
Just returned from Paris & used these with my Ipod. They do not cancel out the noise (evidenced by the 3 year old who cried & kicked my chair the entire 8-hour trip); they hurt my ears; they fell out of my ears; the cords get all tangled up; BUT the sound is pretty good. I'm sending them back.
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 originally purchased two of these, took forever to arrive in Kuwait via APO AE. By the time I got them I used them twice and they overheated and melted the plastic housing. They would be great if they work but they dont. Unable to send back cause of the crappy return policy. Treat these like the plague.
Incredibly poor treble response. Noise cancellation nearly non-existent. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for. Mine are going back.
we drove an hour to get the best deal on this player. got home. unpacked everything and found that they packed headphones with a jack that is far too large for the port. (there is no way we could even jam it in much less slide it in.) we had to drive another hour to get the unit replaced. what a frustrating way to start our creative experience.
Everything on it works great! The charging crank handle broke after the second use, although the charger worked great and fast the first time....typical cheap poor quality. If you know you will always have grid/ solar power...it is great.
I bought this router to replace a Belkin Basic unit that was too slow and had limited range. Out of the box, it looked great, but that's where my enthusiasm ended. This is one of the most difficult and tedious units to configure. I had nothing but problems trying to set this unit up. After two days of trying, I finally was able to connect only one laptop to it but the connection was very intermittent and frustratingly slow. My attempts to connect to other devices failed. Needless to say I was very disappointed with it and quickly re-packaged it and sent it back. Dont waste your time on this.
Had this TV for 18 months. Awesome while it worked. Then one day it just wouldn't start and the screen went blank. The red LED would blink 7 times and pause for a couple of seconds and then the 7 blinks continue. You cannot turn it off and I had to unplug to make it stop. Apparently the SC drive needs to be replaced and its $550 to repair. Needless to say, its past the warranty period. Now why did I go with Panasonic instead of a Samsung ? Not to go through this $$$ repairs!! Advice to potential buyers1. Don't fall for the 4/5 stars reviews. Most of them submit them after owning the TV for a few months if not days.2. If you research online you will find that most plasma TVs end up with problems in a couple of years and they are very expensive to repair. Unlike the tube TVs that can last 20+ years the plasma is not there yet.3. If you still want to buy a plasma please get the extended warranty because most likely you will need it because of 2)
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They do not work. I purchased 2 of these and neither of them work.Tried to charge my Droid X and a orgional Droid and all it would do is flip between charging and not charging. The red LED light also flashed with anything connected to it.
I THOUGHT I HAD THE PERFECT RECORDER UNTIL I PUT IN A VHS TAPE. IT STARTED TO PLAY MADE A NOISE AND THE POWER WENT OFF. I HAD TO UNPLUG AND REPLUG TO GET UNIT ON.THE REMOTE NOR THE POWER BUTTON WOULD TURN THE UNIT ON.THE NIGHTMARE BEGAN WHEN I CALLED PANASONIC TO GET UNIT SENT OFF FOR REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND ABOUT SHIPPING THE UNIT PREDAID.I HAVE HAD THE UNIT ABOUT 8 DAYS.I AM AT THE POINT OF RETURNING UNIT FOR A REFUND AND BUYING ANOTHER BRAND.DON'T BUY A REMANUFACTORY. GOOD LUCK IF YOU HAVE TO SEND UNIT OFF FOR REPAIR IN WARRENTY AND YOU WANT PANASONIC TO PAY SHIPPING.IF 0 WAS A RATING I WOULD RATE 0 BECAUSE OF BAD SUPPORT.
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.
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.
I purchased this product to safely burn cuttings and branches from the woods on the property. To do this efficiently and safely, one needs to be able to remove the top to feed in the cuttings to the fire. It can be dangerous to open the side door because embers and buring logs can roll out of the fireplace. When this happens, one can get in the situation where you can't get the door closed back with burning material in the way.I purchased this unit to replace a similar model from a different company that I had used successfully for years. It just rusted out over time.For this Uniflame unit, the problem with feeding from the top is that the top is designed to bolt down to the wire-framed side walls. In fact, the top holds the frame walls in place. The side frame is far to flimsy without the top in place. One has to provide additional bracing to hold the side frames togther.As such, the unit is a big disappointment to me and I would not buy this brand again. There are other fireplaces of this general size and appearance on the market where the top can be removed for safer burning.
I bought a pair of $40 headphones in an airport a couple years ago that have developed a hiss so I thought I would buy a new pair and try these out.- The seal around the ears is bad and turning my head from side to side at all would result in a loss of seal and about a doubling of engine noise.- Sound quality is a little lower than you would expect from even $30 headphones.+ The folding action makes them really compact in a backpack for traveling.Overall I wouldn't recommend them. I don't know what to recommend but I'll be trying another pair. Perhaps a more expensive pair that'll last more than a year and keep a good seal comfortably.
I gave this to my son thinking it would be perfect for his room and that he can charge the Ipod while listening. He opened the package and couldn't wait to try it out. It turned on but the Ipod didn't! IT ISN'T COMPATIBLE like they say!! Very disappointed. Maybe it's broken, but I will not ask for a replacement...money back, please!
This is a "qualified" bad rating of this bracket because it doesn't appear to work with the XL model of the eXplorist GPS.Just took delivery of the "Vehicle Mounting Bracket -P/N 702210" which is widely advertised to be suitable for the Magellan eXplorist GPS series. Well, I can tell you that either something was left out of the package or more likely, this bracket is NOT suitable for use with the larger eXplorist XL GPS. I hope someone can provide directions as to how this puppy will hold the XL GPS, but until they do (I've asked Magellan for clarification as to the suitability of this bracket with the eXplorist XL model), be very carefull if you plan to use this bracket with the larger eXplorist XL GPS.NEXT DAY UPDATE: Response from Magellan to my question about suitability of P/N 702210, Magellan Vehicle mounting bracket for explorist(tm) GPS, for use with eXplorist XL was to recommend that "... I request you to get the swivel mounting bracket for this unit. ..." I read that to mean the eXplorist XL will not work with this product. Magellan Case #209051 pertains.
Hey to all you out there that has prob's with the dv740u. I concure also that the machine has some bad problems, But if you contact the sharp help line they will help you out. After having the machine into the shop for three times and finally having the traverse deck replaced. I finally called sharp they told me they would send me another upgraded one to replace this unit. Should be getting it in 10 day's.Ps. can any-one tell me if they have had any experience with the sharp modle DVS2U.
I purchased this camera based on my satisfaction with an older Olympus film camera, Generally good Amazon reviews and the metal body. It is a nice looking solid camera. Since I have purchased this camera though, I have not been happy with the image quality. I've adjusted settings, cleaned up photos afterwards but I've tried a couple of other peoples cameras that were comparable to mine and the pictures are noticably better, sharper and better color/lighting right out of the box at the default settings. If you are just looking for a decent point and shoot camera that takes great pictures right out of the box, I think there are much better options out there.
I purchase two sets of speakers and one of the sets was defective the buffer did not work. I called the technical service depatrament and you have to wait to get a number and return the defective set. I am still waiting for the call now is more than a week since I reported and no call at all. The set that did work sound is very good
The Stylus 400 is attractive because of it's 4 megapixel resolution, the weather resistant case, and it's small size. All very attractive if you enjoy the outdoors and want your camera with you.However, be aware that the low light sensitivity means that you will often be using slow shutter speeds and will need a tripod or other support. You also might expect that a camera with this price and pixel resolution would have some more advanced features. However, this is a point and shoot camera only.Compare to the Canon S50 at a similar price.
If you like being frustrated, aggravated, and throwing your money away, this is the unit for you!I have had my last call to Philips customer support. I am done with them, their company and their products. I have given this unit every chance: I have unplugged this unit hundreds of times; I have tried to finalize CDs that the unit itself burned; and I can sing you the entire song from the Philips customer support hold queue.This unit worked great when I first got it, but it quickly deteriorated. I paid $165 to have it serviced, and that helped problems for a short while. Now, the recorder unit does not even read regular, store-bought CDs: &quot;insert disc.&quot;Do yourself a favor: stay away from this horrible piece of equipment!
If you are looking for mid-price quality optics look for some other product.I looked but did not find where these are made before I ordered. Had I known in the first place that they are made in China I would not have ordered them. There may be some good products made in China but not these. I've had so much stuff from China not worth bringing home I have begun to swear off the stuff. I'll pay more for quality or do without.I have a FINE pair of Swift binoculars that I bought 5 or so years ago that are OUTSTANDING in clarity and construction. I'll put them up against any comparably priced units and most much higher priced ones. Everybody that looks through the binoculars is VERY impressed. I sought Swift on the basis of my previous quality experience.Alas and sadly, this product does not come near to my binoculars in either quality or clarity.The field of view for something that purports to be useful for looking at a bird feeder that is just in the backyard is like looking through a knot hole. With a field of view of 288' at 1000 yards I figured it should be about 3' at 10 yards right? It is more like 6 INCHES and not very useful at all! The spherical aberration is TERRIBLE. There is a huge halo of blur around the field of view.I'm trying to send these back. I hope I manage to do so without hassle.
This cable was very inexpensive. I should have known that it would not work. The cabe itself is a very cheap made in China product, with very thin (small gauge)cord. Even if the cable did work, I doubt that it would have been able to work properly over 15 ft given the limitations on data transmission created by the very thin wire gauge.
This card does not support the "optional" 5.0 Ghz spectrum, only 2.4GHz. However, to fully realize the benefits of 802.11n, 5.0Ghz is required. Also, because it runs on 2.4GHz, your system will likely be competing for bandwidth with other computers and wireless phones around you, which can seriously degrade performance.Surprisingly, this limitation is not noted either on the box or in the manual. In fact, Belkin doesn't directly address it in the Troubleshooting section, instead directing one to contact Technical Support. Personally, I find this sneaky.To be complete, I will say that it runs fine on 2.4Ghz and was easy to set up. But I really wanted the traffic separation that 5.0Ghz allows.
I got my money back, but wasted several hours trying to make it work. What a waste!! very cheap piece.
The price for this item is less on Amazon $5.74 but the shipping is higher $6.46. On the Adorama site the shipping is $5.00. Total through Amazon $12.20 direct from Adorama $6.95 for same ring and $5.00 shipping $11.95. What gives? Costs an extra 1.46 for shipping when ordered through Amazon looks like a profit center for Adorama. Reduce the item price to get the sale and make it up in shipping and handling.
The service was wonderful. Product came when promised. I was told to order this specific product for a program for my phone, but when I put the disk in my phone, it totally froze the phone.
My rio went out on me also right around the three month period, just when the warenty expires. Rio says there is nothing that they can do for me-support was very hard to understand--INDIAN SUPPORT for an American Company! I had to pay an outrageous phone bill, BEWARE, CALIFORNIA AREA CODE!!! Save your money, and time-DO NOT BUY!!
The quality was low, it froze often, and it broke in half when I dropped it from 3 feet up. Not worth a cent.
Before you assume I'm some apple fanboy, let me just state first that this is my first mp3 player purchase ever. I've never owned another mp3 player product.I bought this item 2 days ago and I am considering returning it for the comparable 30GB video iPod.First, I purchased this over my lunch break at work and tried to sync it with my work computer. I am running windows Vista 64 and their software is not compatible with 64bit os's (c'mon MS...). So I loaded it onto my laptop running regular windows xp and copied all of my music over. 4 hours later and 3 support phone calls, I determined their software does not work behind an internet firewall. So I take the device home with no music on it.Once I got home, I had to set up the software on my second pc because my main pc is loaded with xp64. The biggest challenge was finding a way to get the music on my main pc to the device because my second pc did not have near enough hdd space to just copy all my music over. I had to tweak xp to redirect the My Documents folder to point to my main pc over the network and basically fool the software to sync my music over the network.Once I was done with that, I spent another few hours trying to set up my playlists and determine what I want synced. Honestly, their software is mediocre at best. I understand the need to make it easy for people to plug the device in and copy music effortlessly, but what about consumers like myself who want to selectively add music? I have a vast collection of music and I do not want it all on the device. I had to spend a lot of time configuring the software to sync the music I wanted.So, almost 24 hours after I bought it, I finally had the music collection that I wanted synced to the device. I also converted a few of my video's and synced those to see how it would look playing through my xbox. So I went to plug it into the xbox to play music and video through it and learned it needs a dashboard firmware update which you can only get through Xbox Live. Well I don't have xbox live and I refuse to spend the money to put the thing on the internet just so I can use my zune with it. I have no interest in using xbox live and I feel that microsoft should have included a disc or other means of updating the firmware without having to do it over their live service.So frustrated, I take the thing and plug it back into my second pc to let it charge while I sleep. I woke up this morning excited to take it to work and learned that for whatever reason, all of the music on the device had been erased. Because it took nearly 4 hours to sync the first time (once I got the software issues straightened out) due to file format conversions, I had to leave it at home to sync again.Another weird issue I had was that my car alarm seemed to reset the device whenever I'd disable it and get in the car...So to recap - Their software is buggy and needs a lot of work. They need to include more codecs to support more file formats. They need an alternative method of updating the xbox 360's firmware for customers who do not use live. Their software is not user-friendly at all. Sure, if you want to sync every single music, video and picture file you have to the device, it's easy to use. But if you don't want that, it's very cumbersome to selectively sync the media you want. From what I have found, you cannot use it for any data other than media. It's a 30GB hard drive... I'd like to use it to store other data and not just media. You cannot delete media from the device itself. Why?So honestly, for $250, spend your money on a tried and true product - The Apple iPod.
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 well enough to get pictures that weren't all decapitated and the side of the image...shoulda just given him my old digital camera and bought a new one for myself...
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.
I read a previous users review M. Romo. I didn't believe at first. I checked it out and downloaded the specifications, sure enough, the max for this product is 16 bit 48 khz. Half of what it claims. If you have computer speakers, with those wimpy satellite speakers (don't care how expensive) you won't notice, but connect it to a stereo with good speakers, makes a huge difference, if you have 24 bit 96 khz. Plus for laptops, I disagree, it isn't very portable. Plus it is only EAX 2.0 certified, can get EAX 3.0 externals for less. Plus the Sound Agent 2 thing, who cares, sound cards that can distinguish your speaker setup is standard, nothing special at all. Honestly I don't think it is worth the money, especially when its a lie
Purchased to replace Visioneer 8700. Turns out that many of the things I liked about the 8700 are not on the 9420. On the 8700 you could press the SCAN button on the scanner and have images stack into Paperport. This was done in Visioneers .MAX format. The 9420 does not scan in the Visioneer .MAX format and scanned documents cannot be stacked without going through a much longer procedure each time.Also, scanning is much slower with the 9420. Took over 50 seconds to scan 2 Black & White pages at 200 DPI.I also miss having a FAX button on scanner.
I purchased the Skullcandy Lowrider headphones about four months ago in October 2010. I was very careful with them because of the previous reviews. I figured if I treated them extra gently then maybe they wouldn't break. I was so wrong and I am so irritated at myself for not listening to what other people were saying. Last month (Jan 2011), the ear piece on the right side snapped. However, they were still usable. I just couldn't adjust them. Then today (Feb 28, 2011) the top band broke in the middle rendering them absolutely useless unless I find some duct tape and rig it up. Pay attention to the reviews people and save your money. These headphones are absolute crap. Also the sound quality is poor especially if you like bass.
I thought this hair dryer would be great for traveling because it folds and has the retractable cord. First hotel I plugged it in, the power in our room went out. Second hotel, same thing. I didn't use it the rest of our trip. I tried it again when we got home. As soon as I tried to plug it in it sparked. In the trash it went. Big waste of money,
I have had this MP3 for awhile. It is not very easy to move around in and the buttons are not very well laid out. Holds a good amount of CD's. The provided headphones are not very good. I switched to the iPod and have never looked back.
I bought one a 30 GB Zen for myself and later one for my wife. I thought it was the greatest thing in the world. After a year of use, my Zen has problems with the headphone jack (motion will cause static). And after only 9 months of use, my wife's Zen is dead. The harddrive crashed. I have read that other people have had the same problems. I'm afraid that I will have the same problem with mine. I have to perform a hard reset about once a week. So I'm now going back to the store to buy my wife an IPOD. Sure it's more expensive (a lot more expensive), but I know people that have had an IPOD for over a year and they have never had a problem.
I changed out the front door speakers in my 2008 corvette after reading about the tremendous difference between these speakers and the cheap stock ones. I can honestly tell no difference at all. I know there should be one, and I wish I heard it, but I do not.
I bought this for my husband as he can't keep earbuds in his ears, and it sounded awful when he called me. Sounded like a loud windshield washer chopping his words to pieces. Very bad quality.
These earphones are garbage. There is no bass to them. They are not that comfortable. I was skeptical when I purchased these, I should have read the reviews. GARBAGE. The brand name on these should be Phony.
How do you rate a cord. It either works or it doesn't. This item should come with the GPS and not have to be bought separately, but what do you do?? We are at the mercy of the manufacturer.
I bought these at Walmart for about $6 and boy do you get what you pay for. After one of my Phillips clip on headphones lost sound in one of the them, I replaced them with these after I saw Walmart didnt have them anymore. In comparision, these are a big disappontment. These are bulky, and uncomfortable, plus the cord is constantly getting tangled. With Phillips the cord was attached to the bottom of the headphones, whereas these are attached to the part that surrounds your ears which was always getting caught up in my earrings. I will say that the sound quality is pretty good, but after 1 month, one of the headphones, keeps going in and out. So needless to say I am in the market for some new headphones.
After doing extensive research for a headset, I settled on this one. The high reviews, with great customer satisfaction lead me to believe this was a great headset for the price.I bought this headset to use with my laptop and my iPhone 4. Here are my pro's and con's:Pro's:- Great fit- Comfortable for lengthy periods of time- Comes with a clothing clip (for some reason my headsets always get snagged and rip right off my ear)- Has volume control- Has mute control- Moderately pricedCon's:- 2.5mm jack won't get you anywhere--have to buy a 2.5mm to 3.5mm jack adaptor- Sound quality (I can barely hear anyone on the other line and in return, they can't hear me)- Volume control barely raises or lowers the volume- Length of the cord means you have to stay within a couple feet of the device- Microphone boom looks like it will snap if you look at it wrongOverall, I wish the headset was a bit more versatile. If the least it could do was transmit clearly--I'd be happy. Unfortunately, it doesn't even do that. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy. Take it from me, pay a bit more--get a better product.
Retail for this item isn't $34.99. New Egg sells it for $7.00. As for its performance ... who knows? I ordered it when I purchased a new HP all-in-one from Amazon. The printer's here, but the cable "is being prepared for shipment" (no word on when or if will ever ship) and Amazon advises that I can't cancel the shipment. Wanna bet?
Don't be fooled by the Grundig name, which used to stand for quality. This radio feels cheap and would not, in my estimation, survive falling on the floor. I'll stick with my old Yacht Boy until I find an affordable, quality, portable (small) radio with digital tuning. Are quality consumer electronics totally a thing of the past?
When i installed it, it worked fine for about 4 months then it just gave out. Needless to say the warrenty was over with so I couldn't return it.
I bought this ihome clock radio for my daughter for Christmas. She used it less than a week before the speakers just stopped emitting sound. I have tried calling the ihome technical support line multiple times, but it always disconnects. After reading other reviews here, I am thinking I am better off just cutting my losses and starting with a more reliable product from a more reliable company.
A Dish 1000 PLUS looks at orbital locations 110, 119, and 118.7. This image is NOT of a Dish 1000 PLUS, neither is the description of a Dish 1000 PLUS. But the title reads "Dish 1000+". Just a heads up. I would call this dish a straight Dish 1000. Not a 1000.2 or a 1000.4 mind you. If they took off the "+" from the title, all would be well.
DO NOT PURCHASE THESE SPEAKERS if you plan to mount them in an out of the way place! The remote does not turn on the speakers when they are in dormant mode. For some inexplicable reason, the remote will turn the speakers OFF and will adjust the volume, but will not turn the speakers back on again. A yellow light shines when you turn the speakers off manually or with the remote. During that time you CAN turn the speakers on again with the remote. But you have to be quick, since that yellow light only lasts a few minutes, then you have to turn each speaker on again manually. Truly unbelievable. You have to set the speakers in an easy to reach spot (where speakers usually are NOT).Also, if you want to play music loud, forget it. There is distortion the higher you set the volume. For a small room, the sound would be fine, but not for anything larger. The company should call itself "Audio Limited."We bought the "audio unlimited spk-velo-4kit3" which has four speakers, and apparently that's been discontinued except at Costco, where we will be returning ours tomorrow, two days after purchasing.Meanwhile, if anyone has found some smartly designed wireless speakers, please let me know!
Don't even waste your time with this.Picture quality is a P.O.S.There are better products in the market for ab out the same price.
Beware of this product. I used this with their Pec-Pad on my Kodak VC400 120 film. It was just regular film but left a streak when it dried. I try to wipe it off with the cleaner but every time it dries, it leaves a streak so its pretty much on there permanently.
I purchased my unit from now-defunct Mercata, which was an online buying group. When my unit malfunctioned after maybe 3 CDs and the technical support people at Philips were unable to help me, they suggested I send it back, which I did. Mercata shipped me a new unit. After maybe a year and 10 more CDs (obviously I used it lightly) made, the second unit malfunctioned. I am attempting to get Philips to stand by the unit and though I won't get my money back, I may get a new unit. Honestly, I'm not totally sure I want another one as the quality just isn't there. Even when they were working, they were very quirky.... I guess I'm pursuing this mainly because I hate to think I threw away my money. It just seems to me that an electronics device should be good for more than 10 uses!!
At first blush, I liked the camera a lot - pretty good quality overall. But after using it for a bit, its biggest drawback was apparent - the battery life is terrible. It uses standard AAA batteries, but they just drain down so quickly. In almost a year that I have owned the camera, by my rough calculation, I must have spent half of the camera price in batteries. And I really don't take that many pictures, we only used it on family occassions and other trips once in a while. I would not recommend this camera.
I could not get the XM radio to modulate with my cars FM radio. I also have a Delphi XM radio and have had no problems. I followed the directions to the letter.
Same old story - screen dies after 6 months. I had more of an issue with the Polaroid Customer Service rep that actually told me they're new at making TVs and they don't have all the bugs worked out of these. Expecting to hear about a recall or free replacement (ha, ha), all I got was the $110 line. Never will I buy Polaroid again (ironically we're also having issues with our portable Polaroid DVD player.)
I really like the product... When it works. I have had it 2 months and have had to return it to the factory 3 times because it will just not turn on (yes, I charge it). Garmin has sent me new ones each time and each time the same problem occurs, leading me to believe it is a defect in the product. I just got my 3rd one. Hope this one lasts or I'm just going to demand my money back.
I was disappointed with the color of this case. The color shows a soft-light green. The green on the one that I received was like a pea green. Does not look like the one on the computer.I do not like this case. I probably will purchase another one from the stores here where I can actually see the product. These are the risk you take when ordering online.
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.
Don't bother with the cheap monitor cables. I had to exchange this for a better cable because when I used it I got ghosting bad.
not impressed at all, the powered speaker is stronger then the left and the controls are not very good...
I bought this camera.At 5 meters was full of water...BE CAREFULL!!DO NOT BUY!!-message to amazon:you must have no star rating option-
This CD player began being unpredictable (sometimes worked, other times did not), then stopped working completely after less than 4 months of light to moderate use. Very disappointing.
don't buy this player! worked great for 3 weeks and then nothing but problems! it's constantly freezing etc.
I just received this M515 as an upgrade from M505 and I'm sorry to say that it just stopped working. It won't turn on and when I do erase all my data and get it working again, it stops working after about 30 seconds. I contacted Palm and they are sending a a REFURBISHED model as a replacement..... ...? I am very upset. If it's working, it's great but I'm not sure why something that costs so much stops working for no reason. I think it should work longer than 2 weeks. The color display is definitely better than the M505 but I never, ever had any problems with it.
Printer driver reports incorrectly the remaining number of pictures you can print out of cartridge. I had a 40 print cartridge that was reported "empty" after only printing a handful of pictures following an operating system crash on Windows. I found a workaround, but if you are not inclined to troubleshoot and keep track of how many pictures you've printed, you are going to get ripped off. The printer paper/cartridge combo is not cheap.Software on Windows 2000 is terrible. When it comes time to upload pictures on the fly from your camera the auto-detection of the camera or the memory card does not work on 2000 unless you unplug and re-plug the device. Auto-detection works slightly better on Windows XP. However, you still have to remove the card from the camera and insert it into the Printer Dock. You can also opt to connect the camera directly to the usb port with a separate cable. You cannot set the camera atop the printer dock and upload pictures that way.My first unit died after a simple paper jam. It is no longer able to print. I had to get a second unit because I did not want to buy another camera.The only thing positive is that it prints nice pictures. But again is it not what one would expect of any devices of this type?My next camera/Printer dock combo is not going to be a Kodak, I can tell you that for certain.
If you are looking for an inexpensive headset. . .try the Memorex HP2000. The HP2000 sounds superior to the Sony MDR-XD100 with much better bass response and has a volume and Mono/Stereo switch built into the cord. I use them in my home studio, not for mixing but for the musicians and vocalist to hear themselves. They are hard on headsets so I don't want to spend a pile of dough on them. The earcups get ripped off easily and the plugs eventually break but at $14.95. . .what the heck!
Pros:Great designReally like the design of the softwareGreat features, if they only workedSmall sizeCons:Poor qualityMany bugs involve daily resettingWarranty repairs(3 months after purchase) are 35% the new price, and that is full warranty coverage per Creative Labs.Customer Service... felt like the service a bull gives a cowNeed to buy ear buds as the one with it are the 10 cent onesLife of my Zen V Plus:The resetting was a pain, but tolerable since I constantly made sure I bookmarked the location and could easily get back to it (Audio books). The ear buds are junk as are most you get with players. Eventually, the player screen slowly faded over a few days and then stopped working after just over 3 months of owning it. I had been careful and knew it had never been damaged or even dropped. It was always in padded plastic case. I call Creative for the warranty and this is where it got really bad. It took 2 weeks just to get a RMA from creative to send it to them for warranty repairs. I sent it with all the info. They then contacted me 2 weeks later and said they hadn't gotten the receipt. So I faxed another copy of it. They said it didn't come through. Long story short 3 more faxes from different fax machines, 4 times e-mailing it as an attachment as an .mdi, .pdf, and .jpg file and then screenshots of circuit city's order history page and they finally got it. A few days later I get an e-mail requesting I call and provide payment for handling and diagnosis before they'll even look at it. I looked at my warranty and saw it said nothing about having to pay for anything, but shipping to them. They have clarified that it did say I wouldn't have to pay anything. I am now stuck deciding if I want to pay half the cost to get a new one or suck up my loss and go get a different player.
I thought i had a good deal when i purchased this but problem is it keeps cutting in and out when im trying to play my music and i won`t buy this again i was very disappointed
easy hook up, but design flawed. connection no problem, but no power to rear speakers.bought differnt harness, works great. kenwood receiver was used.could not send back harness, since it was connected and disconnected.
The item did not work in my location, so I returned it in it's original package as per instructions. I hope that I get the credit back as I used my credit card to purchase it. I returned it last month.
I got one for Christmas (my friend saw the ads on Discovery Channel). The binoculars actually do work well (I was skeptical) and picture quality does leave something to be desired, but again I was skeptical, so I wasn't surprised. A little tweaking in my photo editor, and everything was fine.The battery drain problem is very annoying - and for this one reason alone I may still opt to return it and save my $$ for something better.
This is the second CTA device I bought... should have learned my lesson from the last time.First time it stopped working after 1 week. CTA had me contact the seller and the seller ignored my emails. Ended up buying an Insten brand and it's working great with a used ipod I bought to replace the one damaged by this device.
Did not arrive inside original Kodak package as shown - just 3 loose rolls of film with no expiration dates on them. No doubt the expiration date was on the original packaging.
Mine lasted almost 3 years, which I guess is better than most. The picture and sound was nice while it lasted. I'll call Zenith / LG tomorrow. If they help me I will change my review.
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!
The only pins wired are the red, Green, Blue video and the Verticle and Horizontal Syncs. Ground return for all signals is provided through the connector shell. While the video quality is good, any Plug and Play functions or PC based power functions (standyby, etc) are non-operational. This leaves many monitors fully powered up even when the PC is in Standby or turned off!
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 purchased this item with the understanding that it would work for xm car docks, as well as sirius...Wrong...it does not.
My interest in this product was only to provide a high quality stereo audio link between a TV and amplifier - distance of only 20 feet. I never looked at the video transmission capability but found the audio link unacceptable due to interference from both a wireless telephone (800Mhz) system and wireless LAN (801.11g) also operating in the house. I returned the unit for refund.
I bought a Lenmar for my older Canon SD1000 some time ago, and it was mostly fine.This one, however, doesn't last half-as-long as the factory battery for my Canon SX210.So, I give it two stars for being a cheap, emergency power back-up, but DON'T rely on thisbattery as your primary source for power when you head out for a long days' shooting or you'll be left with no way to take pictures.
It seems that it may have been defective from the start. It worked for one day and was useless after that. If I could I would give it zero stars!
I bought one of these back in January, eager to finally enter the world of component DVD recording. My wife likes the Mexican food show "Con Sazon" and wanted to record all the episodes to DVD in SLP mode, plus I wanted to start my long-awaited project of transferring old VHS material to DVD.The unit itself is very handsome, with a bright blue power LED and a nice VF display that tells you pertinent information. It has front input jacks and even has a Firewire input for video camera recordings (though I didn't ever try that.) It supports DivX playback, which is nice (if it could RECORD in DivX, that would be awesome!!)The first thing I noticed is that the auto time setting feature did not work. We live in an area that has relatively poor TV reception (we use DISH Network for locals) so I let that slide.I use Taiyo Yuden DVD-R blanks for just about everything now - they are inexpensive and of high quality. I have never had any trouble with them in computer drives, and at first they seemed to run fine in the LVW-5115GHC+, but a few discs into my experimental recordings the thing went nuts when I inserted a new disc. It started buzzing loudly, just like an old Apple II disk drive when it can't read a disk, and wouldn't stop or respond to anything until I unplugged the unit.After this episode, I went to their site (it took some searching; they have separate computer and consumer electronics sites) and found an updated firmware. It was fairly painless to install (burn to a CD on the computer and put it in the LVW-5115GHC+) and after that the problem seemed to go away.During the following month I copied over 50 old VHS tapes to DVD, and had no problems. The record quality is quite good - even the 6-hour (SLP) mode is noticeably better than SLP mode on VHS. LP (3-hour) mode is comparable to SP mode on VHS. I didn't bother using anything higher than LP for VHS transfers. The unit has One-Touch Record (very important with write-once media!) and creates a rudimentary menu with each recording session (though the menu picture is of the first recorded frame and cannot be changed.) Chapter marks can either be inserted on-the-fly while recording or inserted automatically every so many minutes (selectable.) Unwanted recordings can be "erased" (they disappear from the menu) but of course cannot be literally erased from write-once media. Once you finish a disc it must be "finalized" before it will play on other DVD players.The remote is fairly easy to use, though it lacks buttons for functions like record quality (you have to delve through a few cumbersome menus to change record quality.)A couple months into my ownership of the unit, problems started occurring again. While creating a DVD with several recording sessions on it, the unit would occassionally have trouble reading the disc (which was perfectly clean, by the way) and then corrupt the disc so none of the formerly recorded sessions were playable, even on a computer, and the recorder would not finalize the disc. It just showed up as "blank disc." At that time another firmware was available so I upgraded, but this time it seemed to have no effect. A couple weeks later the problem recurred (complete with the loud buzzing), and I lost more recordings.I had enough of the thing. I returned it and got a Magnavox MSR-90D6, which I am currently evaluating. I liked the Lite-On's features, and will probably buy another Lite-On DVD recorder in the future, but will wait for the second or third generation unit that has the bugs ironed out.
I rate all the other Lowepro products that I own - 3 belt pouch/shoulder bags and a belt strap pouch and a photo back pack - 5 stars. So, this strap is a design disappointment. Lengthwise it's fine. I'm 5'7" and like my camera just above the belt line. Design weaknesses are that the buckle locks on the straps attached to the camera don't allow for attaching one buckle to the other when the shoulder strap is removed; handy for extra security in hand-carrying the camera. Also, the shoulder pad is stiff and has little give, making it uncomfortable. And, the release buckles release too easily. The plastic seems flimsy and the notches less secure than on other straps that I have with similar features. Finally, the "non-slip" silicon on the pad slips easily on my travel shirts. While the strap may be better than those that came with my Nikon cameras, I will not trust their safety to this strap and will stick with OP/TECH USA straps that have served well with my film SLR and DSLR cameras. They have the security, comfort, and flexibility that the Lowepro Transporter strap lacks.
I've had a terrible experience with this item. I purchased it because all other reviews were so positive, but I would not recommend it. After less than two months, some of the buttons no longer worked. Because it was still under warranty, I sent it back for a replacement. They sent me back a clock in the same series, but it was purple instead of the original silver. After calling to complain, they told me that they were out of the silver and sent what they had. Because the only technical difference was color, they would not grant my request for a refund. The aesthetics of what I purchase are just as much a factor as the features, so a cosmetic difference is just as much a difference as anything else. I am very disappointed in Philips' handling of the issue and will never buy their products again as a consequence.
I noticed when reading the product's specifications that it listed the loudness of the porduct at 127db or decibels. Not many people know that a 3db increse in the sound rating translates into a 50% increase in actual loudness as perceived by the listener. A report on this product performed by a respected consumer testing publication that does not accept advertising listed the sound output of the product at 95 to 97 db. This is a quantum difference in the sound rating. Most auto alarm sirens rarely exceed 121db in the 20 years that I have been testing them. For a manufacturer to ignore the true decibel rating of their product and publish erroneous ratings in an obvious effort to win the &quot;specifications game&quot; is all too telling about the manufacturer's scruples. If the alarm maker can misrepresent this very basic rating then what other facts have been misrepresented?The magazine's comments were: The Bulldog 2001 were judged Not Acceptable because two samples of each worked intermittently in our tests. The magazine also commented that the siren is not only not as loud as it is advertised by the manufacturer, but that it only will sound once when it is triggered.
I wish I could say that the player worked well, if only for a little while, but I can't. The software was pretty easy to use but 2 days after loading up my music it hit me....The &quot;UPGRADER&quot; bug. It may not have been too bad if not on the way to Afghanistan at the time. Most honest to God review.....If you can keep doing maintenace on it, don't have to deal with customer service,(they offer no help online either)or if you have a lifelong service contract(your life not the players) buy the player, otherwise run, as fast as you can. Read all the reviews for this thing. Over all everyone says it sucks or needs constant maintenance. Be aware of those who have owned it less than 3 months( thats usually when the problems start and then it will be out of warranty ).
I have just spent 3 hours trying to upgrade my EasyShare Printer dock series 3 to run on my Windows 7 system. I connected to the Kodak chat room and was informed that no printer dock will work with Windows 7 and there are no upgrades or fixes. If you don't have an alternate operationg system available your printer dock it is useless. Thanks for thinking of your customers Kodak, maybe better luck with Canon.
-Very short battery life (a few days)-No key-lock, so the buttons get pressed if in a bag or on belt (which means you may miss an emergency alert or you may find the batteries dead)-No memory when you replace the batteries (have to re-program and set clock)-Belt clip/holster not strong enough (keeps falling out)-Poor reception (missed alerts)I would not recomend relying on this radio for backpacking or receiving emergency alerts.
I am posting reviews on ALL Philips Magnavox 42 plasma tv's. I purchased a 42" plasma from Circuit City, the sound went out on the TV, it also sometimes will not turn on or turn off. You have to use the main power shut off in the rear of the TV. The sound processing Board has been on back order I have not seen my TV in almost 2 months. Now they tell me it will take 20 more days till the part arrives to them , then they have to send it to the repair shop. Circuit City will not do anything to help me, not even make a phone call on my behalf, DO NOT BUY FROM PHILIPS MAGNAVOX if I would have read a review like this I would have got a different brand, its all too much of a head ache to deal with.
I don't understand how they could have made such a piece of trash or why anyone would ever buy one. Must be a lot fools out there with too much money. I got this one at Goodwill for about $15 and it's not even worth that much! The only thing that works on it is playing music with MP3's. Even then the largest SD card it will take is only 2Gb.Pros:1. Can copy MP3 files to the SD card and it will play them but that's all it can do.2. Buttons on the outside are handy, especially the X button for when screens freeze.Cons:1. It's stuck with useless WM 5. WM 6 is not available.2. The TomTom GPS takes a long time to find any satellites and get it's position but it doesn't show any street names so it's pretty useless!3. Wi-fi can't connect to any hotspots so it unable to get online except by blue tooth and that's slow as dialup.4. Can't find any WM 5 programs that will run on this. I tried Opera 10 but all it does is crash and make the unit freeze. TCPMP and Wunder Radio won't work either.5. No camera.
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.
This would be a fine product except for the fact that it has this mechanism to cut sound output when the sound level falls below a certain threshold. There is a switch to turn off this "feature" but it doesn't work. The result is that the sound always cuts off when your music volume gets low. It's extremely irritating when you're trying to listen to the soft parts of songs or when you don't want to blast the output. I want control my volume via remote, buy I have to manually adjust the volume knob instead and when I don't feel like cajoling the amp, I just let the music periodically cut out but get irritated every time it does. I would not recommend this product as a result of this problem.
Ok..so my husband bought this thing because I have the cute little blue swatch phone that goes with it. We unpacked this thing and I tried to set it up. Let me just say, I am a software engineer and I couldn't get this darned thing to work. I tried EVERYTHING. It is supposed to be easy. It looks easy. It even sounds easy (when you can decipher what the automated voice is saying to you) but the darned thing wouldn't record messages. I tried several lines and even brought the thing into my office to try there. No luck. SO...if you buy this, beware. The one you get might not work. I suspect I got a bum one, but I was pretty disgruntled with it and its tech staff.
I bought this lock to use while on business in Grand Cayman. I live in Chicago, so the travel time was pretty long.I have a brand new Sony Vaio that I was going to use on the job and I decided to get a lock to prevent theft.The directions were hard to understand and it was nearly impossible to set a new combination. When I finally managed to change it, I put the lock on attached to my work table.The work day went by fine. I was thankful for the lock even though there wasn't really any worry of theft with the company I was working for. At the end of the day, I went to unlock the combination and it had "Forgotten" my combination.After an hour of trying every combination starting from 000, I had to get it removed by a locksmith so I could return home with my brand new laptop without the table attached.Kensington was COMPLETELY unhelpful when i addressed this problem and they refuse to get back to me with any kind of refund of any sort.DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
Pros: The best price that I found and no problem with black ink.Cons: The color ink is not recognized by my printer (hp officejet v40xi)I don't know what I'll do since the color ink is not working...No more purchase for color inks for sure.
The retractable cord lasted for about 2 weeks. It was also much bulkier than I expected.
I don't find the headset comfortable. The earpieces are very heavy and don't quite fit my ears, though my ears are quite normal, they leave a slightly stinging sensation after a very short while.My biggest objection, though, is to the placement of the control pad about 18 inches from the earpiece. You can't change the position of the control pad and in my case this meant that I couldn't safely tuck the USB cord behind my desk because it would have made the controls unreachable. Also, the mute button on the control pad is not recessed and as the badly-designed pad brushes again the desk, the chair etc. it tends to activate the mute button without you noticing it. I'm not going to buy a Microsoft headset again. This headset was cheap and does seem reliable but is not ergonomic and is very badly designed.
Just a note to others - Amazon says it is "in stock" but they still haven't shipped the computer I ordered on Sept.12 for overnight delivery and all I get are apologies or excuses. So if you need this right away.....be warned that "in stock" really means very little.
It is an old item but the seller sell it as new. And it does not work, does not charge the batteries, I have tried it for several batteries. None of them are charged. Very disappointed.
Bought this for my Saab with a nine-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system. My glorious sounding audio system was reduced to quality lesser than a cheap boom box from the mid-1980s with this adapter. It only played through two of the nine speakers and you could barely hear it. After working with the settings on my iPod and sound system to no avail, I decided to just pitch it in the trash.I hope it was just that I got a faulty one or something along those lines, but my experience with this product was very poor.
First of all, the package contained the wrong colors. THe black did not fit the printer. None of the cartridges produced ink. I had to throw them all the way. Lesson? If the price sounds too good to be true, beware.. A $15 lesson.
As some other reviewers have noted, this player is plagued by several major problems. A firmware update would probably be able to cure most of them, but there's no indication that Apex is going to release one.At the time of its release this unit was cheaper than comparable models, but there are now better options for the same or less money.First, the bad news:- A maddening bug in the setup interface makes it impossible to correctly set the unit's clock to PM, reverting to AM regardless of repeated efforts. This isn't a significant problem for playback and on-demand recording, but makes timed recordings impossible- Lockups are common when recording from the front DV/Firewire input (and possibly other inputs, but I primarily use Firewire). The lockups generally hit at the end of a recording or during the final write process after recording has stopped. Either way, you don't learn until sitting through the entire record process that the recording has failed and the disc is ruined. You're then forced to throw away the disc after resetting the unit by unplugging it. I've now grown used to power cycling the unit between each disc write in the hope of avoiding lockups.- On-screen video quality using the coaxial input is pitiful (a live DirecTV feed ends up looking like it's coming in on rabbit ears). You definitely don't want to watch TV with the signal routed through this player all the time. The problem doesn't seem to carry over to recordings, though -- just live TV.- The unit makes a surprising amount of noise due to an internal cooling fan. You'll want to turn the unit off when it's not in use. It does not automatically power down after a certain amount of time like most DVD players.- The remote is poorly designed (though the same is true of most AV equipment) and only works when pointed directly at the unit. I duplicated its functions with a programmable remote early on so this wasn't a long-term issue.- The unit is very thin vertically and the mirror finish doesn't look bad, but it clashes with our other black components while the bright LEDs on the unit's small screen are distracting and cheap-looking.Positive Aspects:- When it works, the recording results are adequate. I've made quite a few DVDs of content from my Tivo and directly from a DV camera. Playback of discs recorded with this unit seems to work fine on most PC and standalone DVD players as long as you select the Finalize process in the menu after recording to disc. Only DVD+R media is supported for recording.- Regular DVD playback works fine and Dolby 5.1 passes through correctly via a coaxial jack. It also supports MP3 CDs and offers minimal on-screen navigation for songs.- The front-panel access to Firewire, S-Video and AV jacks is very handy.- The automatic creation of chapters with thumbnail images works nicely.
My friend bought on of these to go in his truck, and man what a bad sub, he payed $75 for this thing at wal-mart. The bass is muddy and plasticy at the same time, and 330w RMS 1200w max what a joke if you take the front numbers off you some were in the ballpark, the thing was bottoming out when we hooked it to one channel my fosgate (250w RMS). You can get a Lanzar MAX for half the price and it will sound way better. On the up side it does look kinda cool.SONY SICK TO MAKING TV'S AND PERSONAL ELECTRONICS AND LEAVE CAR AUDIO TO THE PROS!
I really should have returned this but it was too late by the time I got around to using it. Last one I had wasa netgear and it was great. This product in my view is useless, it hasn't worked once for me.
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.
Color wheel is guaranteed to break in 3-4 years. The repair is expensive >$500. The lamps also have a limited lifespan and are expensive. I would avoid DLP tvs
These things don't work. We have had them before and they were wonderful and did the job but these do nothing and we are out the money for 2 of them.
You get what you pay for. The speakers are about or slightly below the quality of lap top computer speakers. But, I knew what I was getting and the work for my purposes. Do not expect even near quality sound. Ideally, they let you broadcast example cuts from your IPod ... for a friend or such. As to delivery of the goods, they arrived before the expected delivery date and in perfect condition.
Used this for a 50ft run in the wall for a subwoofer connection, and the Feedback was horrible. I then purchased a LFE coaxial cable for only 15$ with shipping, and the sub worked perfectly with the new cable without any feedback. These cable may be good for regular audio signal from a DVD player to a TV, but for a subwoofer do not purchase.
The Memorex MP3/CD Player seemed to be a bargain at less than $100, but I'm afraid it didn't measure up to my expectations. It refused to play my mp3 files satisfactorily. In some cases it did not recognize some folders and songs at all. Almost all of the songs had skips and loud errors. Some songs would stop in the middle and refuse to continue until the fast forward button was pressed to skip over the defective section. And finally, the quality of the sound was not up to par. The same songs played on my Rio PMPs 300 were fabulous by comparison. All the songs that refused to play well on the Memorex played perfectly on my computer. Overall the unit was a big disappointment.
This is the worst thing I have ever ordered, it hasn't worked right since I bought it, it didn't cost much, but I would have paid 10-times more for something that worked. This company needs to be dropped from selling on Amazon.
Like most technology, started out promising. Then, gradually got flakier and flakier. Usable distance was never more than 20 feet, USB connectivity for config was problematic under Windows 2000/XP. Clueless (although free) phone technical support -- got what I paid for there...
this USB hub keeps disconnecting devices and I had to wait to reconnect. I ordered belkin usb hub and it seems working better.
Hard to get situated on your ear. Find that my ear hurts after wearing it for a while. Cord not long enough.
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.
We bought 2 of the Toshiba S4697. The first arrived with a defective power adapter/battery charger. Toshiba wouldn't ship one directly to us when Amazon asked them to. We had to contact Toshiba ourselves. Toshiba wanted us to give their support person (in Phillipines) our credit card # so they could charge us and send the replacement power adapter. Idiots, to loose a sale just because Toshiba didn't trust us to send the defective power adapter back without charging for a replacement first, at our expense no less. AMAZON worked extremely hard to rectify the problem with Toshiba, but had to have us return the entire computer for a complete refund.We also bought a SONY camera that has a memory card that the S4697 is supposed to be able to read. the Toshiba only has a 3 card reader instead of 5 card and can't read the SONY card when Toshiba states it will. AMAZON was nice enough to send us a 5 card reader for free.The second Toshiba hasn't had any problems as of August 3, 2007 (3 weeks ago) when we fired it up. WE DON'T LIKE the fact that in 3 weeks the price has gone down $60. I guess Toshiba is dumping this one.Microsoft Windows Vista on the Toshiba S4697--My opinon is that Vista is a joke. Now you have to go to about 6 different places to change 1 setting, the changes are just bells and whistles. Soon the overwriting of software commands will bring us back to how it was when we had to type all those DOS commands to do 1 simple thing. Software now needs better hardware, uses more memory and drive space too! all to do the same thing it did before. Keeps us updating and the money wheel turning i guess...
I was attracted to this camera because of the 4x optical zoom, and I have to admit, because it uses CompactFlash cards, of which I happened to have a supply, so it made the camera more economical right from the start. I did some reading, perused reviews on various websites, and felt pretty confident with my decision.I spent two days really trying to like this camera. But out of maybe 200 photos, I might have taken two that were keepers.Problems -I think the worst problem I had was color accuracy. Sunlit pictures had a funny yellow tint, a cloudy day produced truly cold colors. When I used the White Balance settings to correct, the colors over-compensated.Autofocus was less than spectacular. In lower light, with or without flash, autofocus did not work correctly. The manual focus is impossible to use effectively, because it only works in increments - you have to know what the exact distance is between the camera and the subject, then set it.There are three settings for sharpness. Even on the highest setting, I didn't get the same sharpness as I did from my almost 3-year-old 2-megapixel camera.I have to admit, I did like the exposure preview on the LCD screen when I set apertures and shutter speeds in manual mode.On-screen menus could have been more intuitive, and the *tiny* font/colors were not easy on the eyes.The battery door is clumsy and fragile (the demo model in the camera store broke when the store clerk tried to load batteries into it).The camera is easy to turn on when slipping it into a case, so batteries are wasted more easily.And did I mention its appetite for batteries? This camera gobbles down AA's, 4 at a time! Way worse than my previous digital.But the real test for any camera is image quality, and like I said, this was a total disappointment. Poor color, focus, and sharpness add up to a loser in my book. I returned the S414 and bought a less expensive 3-meg, 4X zoom camera, and I was happy with that one from the first picture I took.
Well, I bought this palm pilot because my m515 of 2 or so years finally gave out. The first one I bought went out in 15 days or so. Talk about horrible. The second lasted for quite a while, but it just died. Just after I bought a 1 gb sd card for music, and just before finals start. Sigh. Really, 8 months for $140 is not what I was looking for.
After 3 1/2 months after purchasing this hair dryer, the unit has burned out. This was not the first time I have experienced this same problem with this same dryer. A year ago I purchased the same dryer and the had the same problem. Would I ever buy another Andis product...NO!
I recently purchased this product after reading several of the reviews. I live in a metropolitan area, not densly populated with trees, and I'm not trying to get an impressive amount of channels. This antenna does nothing impressive at all.I am constantly dealing with choppy sound and picture, there is no "right" way to position it. It doesn't matter what channel I have on, it doesn't matter. It's made out of a cheap plastic and there is no electrrical power. I have tried different rooms on different sides of the house, still nothing. I will be returning it ASAP.
Save your money. I've been through 3 Plantronics headsets over the past year. They are &quot;VERY&quot; easy to break.
I bought these head phones because I read all the reviews that gave it 4's and 5's, so I expected a lot out of them. The truth is you really shouldn't...they don't sound particularly awesome and I was rather disappointed that I actually spent close to $30.00 after shipping and stuff. The mid-highs and highs sound fine, but I had issues with bass and mid-low response, especially when I plugged it into my computer. Plus they are not super comfortable either; the hinges nip at your neck when you don't have them on your head and they fit funny if you have glasses.All in all, I wished i had spent my money on something else. But they do look pretty cool.
Save your money, time and peace of mind!I bought a Panasonic DVD/VCR recorder combo in the spring of '06. It worked "ok" for about 6 months. I then started noticing little "glitches". Nothing major, but off-putting just the same. While tech support at Panasonic were all very polite on the numerous times I called, they obviously had no clue as to correcting ANY of the problems my machine had (Uhhhhh, try a different brand of DVD. Or try unplugging the unit...)It finally got to the point where the unit needed repairs, no more putting it off. This required taking a day off work, to drive across town to then drop of the unit and wait at least two weeks before a tech could even look at it. All this work I'm having to do because I bought a Panasonic product. After collecting my recorder from the repair shop, six weeks later, it still didn't work.Panasonic, at this time said return it, we'll send you a replacement. HOOORAY!!! Great company, right? WRONG!!!! The replacement crapped out in less than two months!!!Am told by Panasonic Management that the only option I have is to, again, have it serviced. WHAT???? The first unit wasn't serviced right, and now you want me to go through trouble of getting the new one serviced? (Shawn in management said this was my only option.) I said, I don't want it serviced, Panasonic is NOT a good product...I want to be compensated. Again, the only option I have is to have it serviced.What is so insulting about this is that:1) Products, in my opinion, are junk.2) They took my money.3? The expect me to spend time and effort (in addition to my money) tochase rainbows to get products "repaired".If you want to waste time and money, run around your block 5 times and throw handfuls of money down the sewage drain as you go by...
As with most things, this webcam proved to be worth what I payed for it, which was not very much. It is decent for using with a messenger, just to talk to someone with, but I would never rely on it as a camera for photos. It's an OK webcam, nothing special, but it works.
I've been an Apple user around 15 years and (obviously) think they're great. This is the 1st Apple computer I've had to return. Here are the pros and cons of this iBook:Pros: Great price, very nice monitor clarity and brightness, ample hard drive space, adequate supplied memory which can be upgraded, OS 10 (Jaguar) looks cool, thin and light.Cons: Heat. Temperature-wise, this computer gets very hot on the entire underside and io the bottom-left corner of the top side (to the left of the touchpad). The previous iBook I owned, the tangerine iBook, had minimal surface heat. You need to place something in between you and the laptop of your placing it on your lap.Screen size, too small at this size.Durability: feels flimsy (but it is thin), the all white shell gets dirty easily.Design: in-person, the white opaque plastic looks cheap to me, not my favorite design. Even the square power cord lacks the personality of the older "yo-yo" cords.Drive: no cd burner or dvd playback.Conclusion: if you can hold off until Apple introduces its new design for the iBook I would suggest waiting. However, if you want an Ibook and want it now, there's no other choice so you'll have to work with what Apple's giving you. My recomendation: look into similarily priced (but better featued) laptops from Compaq or Sony.
If you are using Windows 98, think twice about buying the HP Officejet 5510! The HP software does not work with Windows 98. I am unable to access most of the functions of the Officejet 5510 as the "HP Director" software will not function. Instead, I get the following error message, "Internet Explorer Script Error" - Line 57 - Character 2 - Error: Automation server can't create object. File://C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bbfe\director\director3.htm. I have contacted HP several times via e-mail and they do reply with various recommendations that DO NOT WORK! I give up! If you have Windows XP this machine might work for you, otherwise look elsewhere!
Used it for the first time this Thanskgiving. Bought this item because, of course, I don't want to be hanging around the smoker all the day long. I have independent themometers that I trust for both the meat and smoker. But when I compared this device to my trusted devices this item registered 15 deg hotter on the meat and 20 deg hotter on the smoker. The variance between my "calibrated" devices (ok, they're not calibrated but give very good results) and this item appeared to vary widely. At the end of the day I was very frustated and put it in the trash. Honestly, I trashed it. And would not recommend it. The temp calibration is not accurate. Also it looses the alarm settings when turned off...very annoying.
I bought my play and charge kit when I first bought the system. It worked wonderfully the first few times. You plug it in when you are playing and it will slowly charge the battery. However, after not playing for awhile, when I went to charge up the battery it wouldn't charge anymore. The controller was definitely connected to the 360 as I could play the games while connected.However, the battery light indicator on the controller would glow red, to indicate it was charging, for about five minutes. Then it would turn green to signify that it charged the battery completely. I thought that perhaps it was charging, despite the light not being red, but that was not so.I kept it plugged to the 360 while playing for a couple of hours, and then tried playing wirelessly. 5 minutes later, the controller died.Ultimately, I think it is more of a problem with the batteries than the cord itself. I bought an extra battery to go with my white controller and it suffered the same problems.I seem to be one of the few that have had this problem, and they are not too expensive, but be warned that this problem does occur.
Upon receiving the palmone, I noticed there was no recharger. Since then I have been trying to purchase one in my country, but was told that this is an old model and they don't sell such rechargers. (I had to pay a more for the delivery than for the palmone, so I didn't want to order one through amazon). So, I can't even turn on the palmone...
I returned two Epson 1250's, figuring anything by Epson couldn't be lousy (I have owned many Epson printers over the years...all were great). Then I bought the 1650. I found only one difference - no dust under the glass, Otherwise, it was the twin brother of the 1250. Poor color match, slow & noisy, awful software. Called Epson more than once and nothing improved. My 4th scanner was a Canon N670U. I've had it for a month now and it has been excellent. Perfect color and much faster than the Epsons.
I have a desktop and 2 laptops andseveral external hard-drives ofvarious sizes and capacities.My CD collection easily fills a 20 GBdrive in compressed 128 MP3 format.That's over 500 albums.This is nothing more than a hard-drivewith slimware to drive it (SMT Tech).I can build one myself but it's not worththe trouble.The problem is moving parts in a portabledevice, not to mention the fact that themoving parts are ALWAYS moving. One bumpthe wrong way while the unit is running andyou might as well light your smokes with100 dollar bills.EEPROM units in the GB range are just aroundthe corner, so save your money until theindustry comes out with a dedicatedNo Moving Parts (NMP) unit in the GB range.This unit is almost built to die in 3 yearsor less. It sort of reminds me of theVega and the Pinto.
I bought this unit for my daughter for Christmas after seeing it at Target - great styling, ok+ sound quality and features - BUT - be aware that Sony designed this product with a HUGE AC power brick transformer rather than with an internal transformer - measures 3.25" x 2.25" x 2" and weighs a ton. We are returning the unit because we use the AC power much more than batteries - we can't imagine lugging this brick with us everywhere! Too bad because we liked everything else about it.
Got these as a replacement for the Sony Fontopias (when the left earbud broke on my third pair of Fontopias in a year, I've decided to move up to bigger and better). Was initially pleased with the sound isolation and the audio quality. Then the problems started to pile on: the earbuds won't stay on unless you are sitting perfectly still and not moving your head. I had to hold them in my ears at the gym! Whenever the cord bounces off your body, you hear it over the music, like a hollow noise. The earbud covers started to come lose and come off the drivers, which had me in a constant state of paranoia of losing them. The very stiff cord makes it impossible to keep the earbuds in your ears, they get yanked out every time you turn your head. The cord also does not lie flat against your body, which makes it easier for others to accidentally yank the buds out when they walk past you. Long story short - I seem to have lost them on a recent trip, and I am not getting a replacement pair.
While the Apex DRX-9200 is a better-quality product than its predecessor (which has been discontinued), it still feels low-quality when compared to Panasonic DVD recorders. It also does *not* work with DVD-R or DVD-RW, but only the "plus" format. I think it looks a bit ugly and is a bit on the heavy side.But the main problem is the future of Apex Digital. According to the New York Times (12/28/04), the company owes its Chinese supplier over half a billion dollars in unpaid bills, and its president was arrested by the Chinese police for "[...]." From the recent lack of new products from this company and the horrible customer support it provides to customers, I'll caution anyone about buying an Apex. Yes this is a bargain, but if yours doesn't work a couple months from now, you might not be able to get it fixed. (But then again, this recorder is only $120 after rebate...)
I bought this product last year march for myself and one for my sister in May and i gave it good review because it work fine for a few months and before for the year was out both of them stop working. It would not turn on no more both of them it would say initializing and then nothing would happen. If i had waited then i would not have bought the second one never again now i have to go buy another one again. I wasted my money.
The cables are junk. I weny through three of them to find one that works and after one day it stopped.
Audiovox's mp3 player (and I *hope* they've solved this by now) does not remember its place when it turns itself off (maybe 60 seconds of idle time).So not only does it not know where in a track it is when it turns back on, it actually returns to the root directory, so it doesn't even remember what track, what disc, or what folder it was in. This is just so easy to avoid and no one would use it the way it is. I can't find any firmware updates to fix it either. As it is it is next to useless.The only thing that is nice is that it was a regular-sized USB connector in the batter compartment that folds out and makes it a USB drive -- aside from that it was a complete waste of money.
This "thing" it's not worth a single dollar.I got for US$ 9.99 but the price should've been .99 cents. and free shipping.If you can believe, EVEN the lint free cloth to clean the lens has a LOT of lint on it.At least to say something positive, THE PLASTIC/RUBBER IS BLACK.
Same comments as others....Load software, works for a bit. Sometimes sound goes out by opening a miscellaneous program. Sometimes the unit doesn't recognize the peripherals when the computer has been rebooted. Sometimes my HP laptop crashes. Maybe it's something to do with HP compatibility as I've seen this a few times.
Well here we go again, multiple words to review an item that takes three word, does not fit what it was made for period
This thing won't run for more than 20 minutes before the fan comes on high speed, and VERY loud, and it shuts down. And this is when it is just sitting there with no activity. Avoid this piece of garbage.
Everything feels right, but the space bar is so stiff you have to SLAM it to make a space come up. Not cool for the most common key on the keyboard. I don't want to solve my wrist problems by creating thumb problems. Pretty much useless.
Only Bose can fool you with its name and be able to sell crap headphones for over $100. The sound quality is better than that of a cheap radio shack or walmart pair, but nowhere near of what it SHOULD be for the price range that it's in. My Bose headphones broke after not even a year of having them. The 3 tiny screws holding the speaker cup onto the bracket finally let loose once the cheapo plastic piece that they actually screw into cracked. Bose will not fix it. Almost every audiophile nowadays will tell you that Bose is overprice junk.If you want some advice on what to actually buy, I suggest looking at what Grado Labs, Inc. makes. For $99 you can get some headphones that will blow these Bose set's audio quality right out of the water. Every audiophile swears by Grado Labs, so I bought their SR80i and it makes me not want to touch any other brand ever again.
This product was not what I expected. I wanted something to chop up salad for large groups, but I can chop the lettuce by hand quicker than I can get the salad shooter to do it. I use my food processor for the carrots, etc....I will be returning to Goodmans. As far as delivery, it was slow.
Let me start out by saying I am a fan of Sennheiser products. I love the HD-280's and several of their microphones are great. This particular product is crap. Yeah, they sound good, but they WILL NOT STAY IN YOUR EARS. I'm halfway through mowing my lawn, and came inside specifically to write this review...they are that bad. It's like someone designed them to jump out. Look elsewhere. Yikes.
I own a Sony DSC-S40. I had lost my Sony Memory Stick so I thought I'd try this one. I purchased it the end of June and almost every time I take a video and try to veiw it, it will play and at any point durring a video it will stop and say file error. This also causes a problem while I download them onto my pc. Only once had it done this on a picture and I ended up having to delete the picture because it wouldn't download. Sometimes it just don't pay to save money. I will never purchase this kind of Memory Stick again.
They trry to sell to you a 64 gb USB Memory stick for Price: $3,752.00.Today you can get one of 32 gb for only $159.99 Dlls.if you really need a 64 gb stick, wait a few weeks and you will get one for $300.00 dlls only.It`s too expensive!
I purchased a Lexmark printer. One of the deciding factors is there was a rebate offer if I purchased an ink cartridge at the same time. To make a long story short, I sent the rebate in well in advance of the deadline, almost 2 months after the deadline I got a letter stating I had to send the proof-of-purchase (which I had sent and they returned it to me. It is the original, full p-o-p with part of the box cardboard still attached. I returned everything back to them. 2 months later, I get my unopened envelope sent back to me with a stamp stating "Return to Sender - Offer Expired"As far as I'm concerned, Lexmark is a scam and I don't know how great their printers are, I will NEVER purchase anything from them again. It may seem like a piddly thing, but how many people have they done this too? Is this how they handle repairs and customer service? I don't trust them. I will not be replacing the cartridges in my printer, I'd rather buy a new printer.
in stalled in new laid sodded grass area still have gophers and way annoying with a beep every two minutes
i purchaced a malata dvd player/home theater back in 2004. we had to send it in for repair twice and returned several speakers that failed. the second time we sent in our unit for repair they did not send it back. it has been almost three years since we sent it in the second time. if you want a dvd player that will work and has a good company that will back it up do not buy a Malata unit.
My charge cord never did light up to show that it was charging. FAQ's for the product hinted that the batteries might not be seated correctly - checked, double-checked and triple-checked. I tried plugging in different locations - just in case. Finally gave up and just returned them.
OK to start off i upgraded my stock sound system 1995 jeep grand cherokee (infinity sound system). The stock sounded great but it was time to upgrade.i got these professionally installed and lets just say once they were finished they sounded terrible they were crackling every time i got above 15 on my stereo goes all the way up to 50. i thought that maby they just needed to break in. although 1 month later they got a little better go up to 25 now but after that they just start crackling. Please dont go off reviews on this item and save your money. i don't recommend these. (i always go off of reviews but these reviews i felt were misleading after i listened to these speakers myself) they do sound good and pure on low listening levels that's why i gave them 2 stars
worked well but then the one of the clasp broke. so cannot hold on to the screen and hence now useless to methe clasp joint is very fragilenot a good purchase !!
I was excited to see this because I love the idea of being able to hear MP3 files on the "big stereo" in the den. I have a very nice Yamaha receiver and Klipsch speakers, and when I hooked up this contraption, the sound was simply horrible. I tried all the adjustments I could find - like turning off any effects on my receiver and this thing...nothing worked. Very distorted sound, nowhere near as good as CD or even radio.
I am returning this keyboard.Product:Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard 4000 - advanced ergonomic designModel:1048Reasons:1. It is not ergonomic design by any means2. spacebar is hard to press when you actually type .3. your fingers/wrist might experience pain if you use this; It happened to me.you wont understand what i say if you simply try this keyboard in stores. you actually need to type a document using this and u will know why the keys make it hard to type. it is amount of pressure needed to type a key is different when u press them individually vs while typing a document when all fingers are in use.-Don't know which ergonomic evaluator approved such wiered keyboard.I would give it ZERO stars if I could.Suggestsions for Microsoft:1. split the space bar into two buttons to atleast make this keyboard usable.2. reduce finger pressure required to press all keys specifically spacebar.3. increase the size of enter button. and reduce size of most keys.
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
Misery loves company and by reading the other reviews I can see I have plenty of company here. I bought this printer for my daughter to take to college. After a month it stopped feeding the paper no matter what you tried. Do Not buy this printer! I have other HP printers and they all work great. Stay away from the Deskjet 5940.
I am currently deployed and wanted something small to play in my office. I needed something that would both play and charge my IPOD. When I turn on the device my IPOD gives a message stating that it does not support this accessory and it will not charge my IPOD Nano 4th generation 8GB. Even though it advertises that it does charge it does not. I called the store and the representative was courteous and helpful. He even sent out a new device but it still did not charge. I have to return it for a refund.
I bought these to replace an old set of Koss earbuds I have.My old Koss earbuds don't have any ear foam for improved bass or ambient noise cancellation. I wanted something that would seal in the ear to give me fuller, richer sound.These do seal in the ear but the sound is way too tinny. I don't like them at all. I put them in the drawer as an emergency spare set and went back to my old Koss earbuds for now.
The unit interfaces well with the Delphi XM receiver, but does not provide good sound quality. It sounds like a cheap radio because that's what it is. The speakers are cheap. The casing is cheaply made and my unit did not work with batteries as promised. The design is great, but the sound quality is very poor.If you're thinking about getting one because you ALREADY have a Delphi XM Radio receiver, then it's not a bad investment. But you may want to wait and see what the future holds because surely the XM Radio folks are going to provide us more quality units to listen to their great broadcasts.
When Washington state banned cell phone use while driving, I invested in several headsets. Listeners agreed that this was the clearest of the lost, so I settled on using it. And a month later, they reported that the sound quality had degraded to the point of unintelligibility. Lots of clicks and other background noise. So my search continues.
I bought a V7 from Staples Office Supply on line. It died in 4 months. Had a 3 year guarantee. The manufacture gave me no response after many attempts. And there was several problems with staples also. So don't do it. Buy another item. Thanks from "Kuulbobs" long time buyer & seller on Amazon
If you buy a Sony laptop, be prepared to pay >$250 to replace a dead fan after the warranty expiresI completely agree with the review by [Laptop Professional "Anonymous Owner"]. Potential customers, you should read reviews by owners who have owned the product for some time, especially for laptop.I bought a Sony VGN-T-250 laptop one and half years ago. It was one of the most expensive models and I only used it lightly during the one and half year.Now, the fan had exactly the same problem as posted by by [Laptop Professional "Anonymous Owner"], --- it became noisy for two weeks and then died. Sony insisted to charge >$250 to replace it because the warranty was just for one year.If you check Internet, you will find low quality fan is wide spread problem in Sony laptops.Be aware: Sony sells such low quality product at high price and then makes another round of profit by repairing it. I used to consider Sony a high quality brand and now they have destroyed their own reputation.I think there should be a class action lawsuit again Sony on the fan problem.For the same price, you can buy a much higher quality IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad, which I have owned for over four years and it works excellently.
I purchased this thinking it was going to be a better resolution that the standard cable. It was actually the reverse effect. It actually made the monitor blurry. Wish I had more details on this item. It did screw into the PC and to my HD monitor but once turned on it looked really blurry. Hate that I bought it and it says Hi resolution when it isn't. Would try to return but since it was only a couple bucks I don't want to go through the headache. Cheap product, I would not recommend to anyone. Not even for a backup cable. I threw it away.
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.
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
The on and off switch stopped working after a few months, after sending it back for repairs, I received a refurbished Palm with a defective button. This caused a crash with all data lost. Sent back again. This time the graffiti area was incorrectly positioned. Back again - I finally received a new model. After a few months the power button stopped working. At this point I have given up. A waste of money. I won't even go into the hot sync problems.
I am writing this review with the intention of saving someone the disappointment and potentially wasted money spent on this horrible entertainment system. I bought this system based on two criteria: Bose reputation (HYPED) and the compactness of the speakers size. I have to admit that the system looked nice and neat set up, but that was about it. I was never able to use the DVD player to watch any movie completely at all and most of the time it refused to even reading the DVD, originally recorded or not. When it does work, the sound would get all messed up after approximately twenty or so minutes of playing (music or movie); then I would have to lower the volume to a really low level so that the static would be tolerable. I bought a $25 DVD player which had no problems playing all the DVDs that the Bose system rejected. I still can not believe that the BOSE company would put out a system that would perform so poorly consistently and not to issue a recall or even to address the problems for its customers. Personally, this was the last ANYTHING I will purchase from BOSE. For anyone who is debating on purchasing this system, do your self a favor, read and more reads the reviews for it ... you will save yourself a substantial amount of money and disappointment.
I received this as a gift to replace my Ego speaker case that fell once too often and broke its latch. The engineering of this product is poor. First of all the speakers are stacked vertically. Unless you are lying on your side that effectively turns the stereo sound into mono. It cannot stand properly on its side because of the latches. Also sideways my full sized iPod works its way out of the connector. This product looks like and weighs a brick. The control wheel is really buttons arranged in a circle and are missing functions such as the scroll feature. Unlike the Ego this case is not water proof but only water resistant. The sound clarity is noticeably better than the Ego because of the more conventional speakers however it is not as good as most desk speakers. It comes packaged in a blister pack that you have to destroy to open. That is so you cannot return the resulting mess to Amazon.
If you were thinking about buying a Zune, don't. I will admit, I was excited when the Zune was released, it looked like it had a great design, spent a good amount of time in development, would link to my XBox 360, had a larger screen than an iPod, and was, well, Microsoft. The hardware, itself, seems to be a solid piece of equipment (I've had mine for about a month, now, and have not had a single problem with the device), the problem arises with the software.The Zune software is, undoubtedly, the weakest point of this system; I have had nothing but problems, ever since I first installed it. The software only recognizes my Zune intermittently, at best, even when it shows up fine on the device manager. The only way I have managed to consistently be able to load music or videos onto my device was to uninstall, and then reinstall, the software, while my Zune is connected, which takes about an hour to install and check for updates, plus any time it takes to load your media onto your device, since the software will wipe your Zune upon reinstallation. Also, the library has a tendency to mysteriously disappear, leaving you with no way to load media, since the software will not find any.Overall, this is a useless piece of junk. I just bought an iPod classic, since I have never had an issue with past iPods or iTunes, and will post my Zune on ebay, for the person unfortunate enough to buy this horrible product. Microsoft, thanks, but no thanks.
I got my G5 on August through Amazon. In December the LCD has stopped working, and a few days later the Camera completely stopped functioning.At the time I was travelling with my wife to Europe and Canon refused to service the Camera. Apparently you can only get US local service to it (they even don't allow shipping back to the States) and get this - I took this to Amazon customer service which warned me that by taking this Camera outside the United States, &quot;you void the manufacturer's warranty on this item. This could make any future servicing of the item difficult and costly.&quot;Since we are due to get back to the States only in 3 months, and I need a WORKING camera to shoot while on vacation, not when I am home, I had to pay today $350 to fix it and replace the &quot;Optical Unit&quot;.I will never buy a Canon product again.Sony gives you worldwide walk-in warranty, no matter where you are you in the world you go or call a local Sony service center and get your Camera fixed.Now, that Sony offers CF and not just MemoryStick and with the excellent reviews it gets from the user community, there is really no reason to take the risk with Canon. Their Cameras ship with defects and the service is the worst I came across so far.
I'm so disapointed with Nikon. I bought a new D80... my first Nikon. My Wife bought me a Nikon 18-135 lens. I've invested about $1,200 into the camera and accessories. I've taken about 200 pictures and have taken exceptional care of the camera, yet I turned it on this past weekend and got the "Err" error on the display.I've tried 2 different lenses, removing and re-inserting the battery (fully charged), removed and re-inserted the XD card, tried the +- reset and then tried a complete soft reset using the reset button. The "Err" is still there.I contacted Nikon and I'm outside my warrenty so they said to send them the body and they will let me know what it cost to get it fixed. I guess I should just send a blank check also because they said they couldn't even give me an estimate of what it might cost.I'm sickened. I picked a Nikon because of the "supposed" quality behind the name. I can't believe this camera failed with so little use. My friend, who uses only Pentax, said his Pentax cameras have over 10,000 shots on them and still no problems.Last Nikon I will ever own.
I bought this webcam of creative but its performance is notsatisfied at all, when i use this webcam for chatting on messenger it doesnt give clarity and picture looks dull.
Like other reviewers, my fan conked out...after less than 3 months. Phooey. It's way too much trouble to box it up and send it back. So into the trash where it belongs.
I don't know what the deal is but there is a lot of static on this thing. I've tried changing stations and moving the device and my iphone to different locations but static is always present.
It has a great picture and good sound I really liked it, but I should have had a clue. Stamped on the front of the manual it says products sold as is. It lasted for about a month and that was that. I'll try and contact Amazon to see if I can get it repaired. I should have know better. Amazon should have posted that they are AS IS!
Epson has "defense" mechanism built into its printer so you won't want to use another company's ink! When the printer communicates with the ink "Chip" it sees it is not Epson and gives you a warning message.In addition, I was mostly using my printer to print B&W; documents. Yet, it still wasted all of my color ink due to the nozzle cleaning utility. It clogged a lot... but I don't know if that is due to the printer or Rhinotek...My suggestions:1) Buy Epson ink (There isn't a big cost difference)2) Get a B&W; Laser printer if you are printing alot of B&W; documents3) Use your Epson Photo 780 sparingly for printing Color
I just want to say that 2 and a half years ago I bought another Philips-Magnavox VCR (model VRX242AT) which broke down last month. I think 2 and a half years is just not enough. It had a number of other inconveniences as well. I will never buy Philips again.
Beware of software bug: I ended up being on the phone 2 evenings with Logitech support. Level one can not help you for this bug. Tell them you want level 2 support.Background: The package comes with V7.3 software. The logictech website V7.3.2.x or later online. Nether the CD or multi downloads from the website would install. I tried it on 3 different WIN XP systems and all it does is hang while chewing up the CPU cycles.Suggestion before purchasing a remote go to logitech.com and download the software. Try to load it. If it gets to the point where it asks you to plug in the remote to the USB port. You are OK, as it got past the install hang bug.FYI the sofware shipped or downloaded is the same for most Harmony remotes including the new 1000.What I ended up doing after talking with 5 different level one support people (5 hours of time over 2 nights waisted) They finally sent me to level 2. Within 15 minutes of testing they gave me a URL to download software V5.2.0.0. It installed and I had the remote configured in 20 minutes. Including the time the software auto upgraded it self to V5.3.x.x.Again if you try loading the software before purchasing product you can save yourself a lot of time and trouble.Hope this was helpfulBy the way, as far as the remote goes and as I have only been using it for 3 hours now. I love it. Does every I need it to do and easy to use.
I was so excited when I ordered this power strip and got it in time to take on vacation. The main problem is that the cord is TOO SHORT. I expected the cord to expand beyond the 5 inches you see on the surface. When you plug it in the wall, it doesn't come anywhere near the table top, so all of your appliances end up on the floor. I'm planning to return it and look for one with a longer cord.
To be very clear, I bought this for the single purpose of amplifying my HDTV signal from my passive HDTV antenna. I bought it based on the reviews I've read.Here is some advice: if you are using ANY kind of splitter, try bypassing it to see if your splitter is bad. I got 100% of all my stations in Atlanta simply by bypassing my 1 in 6 out Leviton Integrated Network splitter. If I connected it straight to the receiver, I got 100% on my channel meters. When I hooked the booster in, I got max 65%. I tried it in front of the splitter, after the splitter and even without a splitter (reduced signal by half) and is just did not work at all for me. Pretty disappointing and I'm out $8 shipping.
This clock is terrible. Even worse, I have left several detaled voice messages (after going through voice mail hell). The clock is about 15 minutes behind the correct time. I have tried setting the time manually and moved it around to different locations. I got only one call back. They left a message that they got a call from me but no explanation regarding my problem. They obviously didnt bother to listen to my detailed MESSAGES. The manual says NEED HELP WITH SETUP BEFORE YOU RETURN THIS PRODUCT CALL 1-608 .... WHAT A JOKE. It's been several days now and I still have not received any help. I also emailed the tech support address provided; again no response. I have also discovered (IN THE MANUAL) that the clock can't get wet, etc. One of my questions, if I ever got through to them, is why they advertise the clock as an outdoor clock. Save yourself the time and aggravation. Great concept but terrible company / tech support. Voice mail hell sounds like an amatuer operation.
I do everything I reasonably can to protect my computers, and used the Speck clear case for several years. I also got a blue one for my wife's computer. Overall our experience was mixed. It does protect the outside of the Macbook Pro, but it also held dirt particles against the sides of the computer, causing scratches that would not have been there otherwise.Ease of use: It's relatively easy to put on, but can be hard to get off. I've never cracked the screen as some have warned about, but I can see that enough pressure might be used in removing the case, that you could damage you MBP. I also found that you could still access everything on the MBP, that the cases only slightly blocked the full opening of the MBP, and that it didn't appear to hurt the ventilation.Protection: Good for the largest surfaces of the MPB. But I was seriously disappointed by the scratches that result from the dirt that is held against the sides of the MPB by the Speck case. I think that if they used a soft lining (possibly silicone) that this would reduce that. It's hard to say if I would have been able to keep scratches off the largest surfaces of the MBP, but the end result is that I have scratches on my MBP that I wouldn't have had if I had not had the case - and I did make a point of cleaning out the case, but it the difficulty in removing the case hindered that.Build: Both cases have lasted several year. My wife's lost a rubber foot pretty quickly, and parts of hers did crack off. Mine only had a minor crack or two.Expense: Hard to say. I think they're expensive for what they are, but they do fit well and I don't know the real cost of the polycarbonate plastic.Looks: The cases look sharp while still showing the MBP. The different colors are attractive.My personal choice: I've searched for silicone cases for the MBP and only found one sold in bulk from China. What I'm trying now is theZagg invisibleSHIELD for MacBook Pro 17-Inch Unibody Full Body (APPMBP172FB)- I've had it for a couple months and, while it did take some effort to place, so far I'm very happy with it - it seems to protect the MBP with no chance of creating scratches - about the only thing I don't like about the Invisible Shield is that I no longer get the chance to feel the aluminum of the MBP - may sound silly, but I miss it.Bottom line: I would not buy the Speck cases again until they include a softer lining.
Don't buy this if you plan on using it for anything else but a home unit. you cannot use it in a car, because the car docking station for the helix has been DISCONTINUED . tell me how that makes sence. and the antenna headphones for using while walking.. forget it . you would think for the fifty dollars they charge they could throw in some foam on the ear buds . but its hard plastic that dig into your ears. i would hate to tru and walk or jog with them on.i contacted three companies about the problems with this radio. (1)amazon (2)xm (3)samsung(helix) the only one company to take the time to answer my e-mail was (1) amazon. thank you for taking the time to listen to your customers amazon. it means a lot.
This product comes with the WORST software. I've had to reinstall it at least 5 times by now! Don't waste your time!
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...
After playing with this device for a few hours, I have thus concluded that it won't charge. At first, the prongs were too far back to make connection to the battery. So I did what any nerd would do, I used a pair of needle-nosed pliers to pull the contact points out further. I thought that did it since the green light turned red to indicate that it was charging. So I left the battery plugged in for a couple of hours. When I cam back, the battery was still uncharged and the device had shut off. It's a nice design, but doesn't work.
Pros:Was able to print the alignment page and four additional pages.Cons:Was only able to print a total of 5 pages, when attempting to print a sixth page the printer stopped half way through and displayed a "Cartridge Error" message. Tried all the trouble shooting steps provided on the HP website for the error, nothing worked. I was really hoping this cartridge would work, so I wouldn't have to pay full price for the HP cartridges.The paper that came with the cartridge stated that for a warranty replacement you would have to pay shipping fees - the fees and the hassle of returning wouldn't be worth it, I would end up paying twice the original amount.
This TV/flat panel monitor died right after the warranty ended. The only thing worse was calling the Viewsonic tech support. They were totally useless. Didn't even try to help with any trouble shooting. Would not point me to a schematic, or suggest known parts that fail all the time. They just kept saying look for a repairman in the yellow pages. You might want to consider a company with a good track record for tech support before purchasing your next flat panel.
I tried this last night and it's horrible! The scroll wheel doesn't work as well as the iPod's. It's a cheap immitation. It's basically just 4-directional arrows underneath a wheel! The iPod blows this away. Also...the sharing feature is useless! Nobody else has one. Every time I turn it on there is nobody to share with. The social isn't so social afterall.Now the major gripe...This thing is "chunky." It's ginormous! The iPod is so much more elegant.In addition, I had major problems installing the software. None of my iTunes songs would transfer to the player after all the problems installing.I'm returning my Zune and getting another iPod. I highly suggest if you are looking for an mp3 player that you sing another Zune and get the iPod as well. There just isn't a better player!
i acquired this palm tungsten e from my school for course related work. i used it barely a few days and and then, it doesnot work anymore. its great looks, good memory, good backlite features, but NO RELIABILITY. The hardware has gone packing. waranty is 3 months - woefully bad.palm one will need to do their hardware 'home-work' better - i wonder how such an un-relaiable product is sold in dozens (or is it so?).overall, palm one has poor hardware put out to users.
The product was hooked up in a bedroom and wouldn't pick up signal in living room. I sent it back, with no hassle at all.
Now I do not know to much about CD Rewritables (Burners), that is why I have my friends who know more about it help me out. The main problem is I cannot burn blank CD's, unless they are Hewlett Packard brand. That's right! I was able to burn 1 blank CD that was given with the CD-Writer. I bought a 50 pack of Memorex blank CD's &amp; screwed up 7 of them. I even had my friends try to help &amp; they couldn't do anything. It made me so mad &amp; frustrated. It would always give me an error. But it works fine with the HP brand. My computer is not HP either, I don't know if that had any other affect, but I truly do not recommend this product.
for the price sure its a good buy but if your looking for good picture quality then this isn't for you. lucky i found my original vga cable and just decided to use this one for a back up
DO NOT use this vendor - they have my money and never shipped the product!
This router worked ok for first few days then it constantly dropped the wireless connection to the router an had to be reset. Very frustrating. What I determined was the DLink has an issue with WPA encryption. I reset up my old wireless G Dlink with WPA and it too kept loosing connection. When I back set it to WEP it worked fine. SO I sent back the DLink N router for a refund.I would not recommend this router.
This printer was purchased for low volume office use.~ USELESS for printing envelopes. Envelopes print barely legible, looks like a watermark (many other similar feedbacks on this).~ NO FIX for problem - Samsung Tech Support UNABLE to fix faint envelope printing problem w/ new driver downloads.~ From day one, the toner has been unevenly distributed across the printed pages. Shaking the toner cartridge as Samsumg suggests works for a page or two but them it's back to the same problem.CAUTION - you get what you pay for.don't waste your money on this product!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
I bought this unit from amazon and had trouble with the first and returned it for a second. The second had the same problems. The GPS would freeze up, wander off the road into the middle of of the desert. It would show the icon going down the road sideways or 45 degrees off. If I switched views, then it would start to work again or I would have to do a soft reset. At times I would have to reset it every 5 minutes. HP had no good advice and tech support was poor.When the unit worked I loved it. The wireless was great, the tomtom software was outstanding. I really wanted the GPS to work because of how much I liked the PDA integration and how it operated. I'm hoping HP will find a fix and I will reconsider this item in a few years. Too bad. It had great potential.
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.
* Took me 10 mins to figure out how it works. Not a very good design.* It is easy to lock it so that the combination indicator/arrow points downwards - which means you cannot see the combination to set to so that you can unlock it. If you land up in this situation, the only way is to lift the laptop along with the lock and set the combination to unlock the lock - while you are lifting the laptop.I know - my second observation is hard to understand unless you actually experience it.Dump this Kensington lock. Instead, go with the Targus DEFCON CL Cable Combination Lock.
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.
It was my first digital camera, and all I was looking for was something to snap pictures to send via email.For that purpose, it's fine. Sort of. The images are consistently blurry and there isn't a lot of detail thanks to the low-resolution sensor.I decided on a whim to buy a Kodak DX3700 3.1-megapixel camera, hoping to get higher-resolution images (I knew nothing about digicam technology last year...call it naivety). Okay, first of all the Kodak is definitely more expensive. Secondly, the Kodak's photos are light-years better than the Polaroid's. Period.I have now shelved the low-resolution Polaroid and have used the Kodak exclusively.If you're on a budget and don't mind inferior images, then the Polaroid is great. But if you plan on printing your pictures, then get at least a 3.0-megapixel digicam and ignore this Polaroid entirely.
Product looks great but I cannot figure out how to add the device to my real player to add my songs.
This handsfree phone did not work. I could call the number, but the party called could not be heard. I could be called, but I could not hear the person calling. The volume control could not increase enough for me to hear
I am not sure what happened with so many positive reviews, but my experience was not a good one. The buffer style side of the pen worked wonderful, the first time. When I went to use it a week later it was greasy, it just smeared the stuff around leaving an oily residue, not to mention it didn't clean the edge of the lens where some of the oil was shoved to in the process of "cleaning".I am not really sure what went wrong in one week. I didn't have it out of my camera bag between using it the first time and then the second time. The oily residue could be fixed using normal methods. Worse than the oily residue, the brush turned my camera into a walking electrical field. I couldn't prevent the dust from collecting every time I changed the lens.I admitted defeat and brought my camera in to be professionally cleaned because I could not get all the dust off.I asked them about the best thing they had for cleaning it, thinking of course they would sell me something. They told me the best thing is a simple soft cotton cloth and the fog from breathing on it.I knew this, but I always thought there might be a better/safer way to get it clean.________________________________________________________Edit: I was sent a new "pen". The customer service is excellent, but the pen still was NOT. I had the pen sitting in my closet for about a month because I knew I wasn't that impressed with it the first time around. I took it out today and used it before a visit to a local state park. After using the pen the camera lens was perfect(before stepping outside of the car). I spent 1 hour at the park. It was hot and the humidity was high, probably a bit of dust in the air. When I got back into the car I looked at my lens and it was full of a greasy film. It reminded me of the oil from a car with the rainbow effect EXCEPT it was on my $500 camera lens.After trying for a short time on the way home with a soft cloth to remove the oil I still did not remove all the film off from the lens. I am very frustrated because I just seem to be smearing it around more or leaving a greasy scratch. I am quite mad at myself for doing this to my lens again.
I have used a Flotron for years to control mosquitoes around my house in a state where the mosquito is considered the official state bird. The Flowtron hung on the side of a shed wall right out in the elements (one year even right through a Maine winter!) and I could always rely on it to zap night flying bugs from spring to fall, year after year. After many years of service the starter finally burned out. No problem. Three minutes, four screws and five dollars later my Flowtron was back to work smokin' my little tormentors. (I love the smell of toasted mosquitoes in the morning. Smells like. . . victory!)Last year I saw a Stinger on sale and decided that if one bug zapper was good, then two would be better. Maybe that reasoning is true if both units are Flowtrons, but not when one or more of the zappers is a Stinger! Even though I hung it under a wide protective eave on my garage, the Stinger only lasted a couple of months before it stopped working. The original bulb was blackened so I figured that it would be a simple fix. After installing a $20 replacement bulb, I rehung the Stinger, but the next morning there was no usual pile of bugs under the unit or in the grid. I reasoned that it was a burned out starter, but when I went to take the Stinger apart, I found that there is no easy way to get to the starter. Bad enough when a newly purchased item craps out prematurely, but then to discover that the manufacturer put more time, money, and effort into designing a FIX-proof P.O.S. rather than a fool-proof product, it really sizzles my bacon.Long story short, Stinger sucks at any price!
Do not waste your little bit of money on this peice of crap. It worked the first day I used it, and then after that it didn't do anything. A coupled days later it would absolutly drain my battery! My battery was completly fried after that, because I would charge it (at home) and an hour later my phone would be dead! The only reason I didn't send it back is because it was really cheap! I'm so mad!
The Two-Sided Duplexer is a cheap, plastic piece of junk. It is not made with any serious quality, at all. There's no way I would recommend buying this device.Secondly, my experience with HP in dealing with a replacement, was not easy or pleasant. The representative was incompetent and was not able to troubleshoot the matter. I spent nearly an hour on the phone with this person and after giving out all sorts of info, the rep. was supposed to send me a replacement. Two months later...I still had not received anything.I called HP Customer Care and found out that they had, for some unknown reason, cancelled the order. Nobody knew why. Anyway, then they told me that since there was only a 90 day warranty on the Duplexer and I was out of warranty, I would have to pay for shipping costs!! I explained to the rep. that the only reason it was out of warranty was because they had failed to send me the replacement!! In fact, the Duplexer was under warranty when I first contacted HP about the problem.The rep. said that he had to turn the matter over to a "case manager" in order to see what they can do to resolve this issue. So more time was spent. Eventually, the matter was not resolved to my satisfaction and the replacement did not work right either.In the final analysis, the Duplexer is not worth the money and is pure junk and HP's tech support is very poor. My understanding is that HP out-sources their customer service and tech support. This makes for a difficult conversation because these reps. don't speak English very well and their comprehension of the language is made more difficult when you're trying to explain technical details. To make matters worse, the first rep. I spoke with sounded as though this was her first day on the job.Lastly, HP is screwing over American workers and not serving its' customers very well by out-sourcing its' tech support jobs. In the future, I will be looking to computer manufacturers who keep as many jobs in the U.S. as possible.
I had this ordered for me to replace my standard issue mouse when I couldn't find the older model thumb controlled track ball through my office's suppliers. I used it for about a week, and then had it shipped back. It caused severe hand pain and cramps if I used it for more than a half hour or so. I assumed that it was just because I needed to get used to the new finger tip controls. My hand never adjusted to having to crane my fingers up to use it. Hence the pain that this device caused was worse than that of the mouse I was trying to replace.The cordless feature seems like a great idea, at least at first. But this is a trackball... it doesn't need to move around your desktop. So unless your CPU is really far away from your desktop, save yourself a few bucks and get a wired model.
I was not happy with the USB car chargers I purchased back in November. I bought 2 of these chargers because I planned on giving one to my mom for christmas and was disappointed when I went to use my own and it did not work properly. It would not charge my iPhone and my phone would keep dinging as if it had just been plugged into a charger even though it could have been plugged in for 30 min. I was not at all pleased with the product I received.
I was attracted by the styling, the brand, and the price of this CD clock radio, but that attraction faded as soon as I plugged it in and went through the setup process. There's no getting around having to read the instructions, because the buttons and the labels are not intuitive at all. If you buy this, be sure to keep the users' manual close by.
Sure, they work fine (thus 2 stars instead of 1), but toner is a crock. These guys sell the machines at a loss to make up their profits in the consumables (toner) and that is lame.I buy a new cartridge when I have to, but I refill (or send it off to be refilled) whenever possible. Spending this much for a toner cartridge makes me cry, and we copy on the lightest legible setting.
Allegedly installs on PC and Mac OSX (10.2). Attempted install on Mac G4 which more than met minimum requirements and could not plan routes, print maps, nor add markers. Tried to uninstall, reinstall to no avail. Website support is pitiful, phone calls and emails not responded to. I am beginning to think it would be easier to drive the 7 hours to Colorado from Wyoming to visit Nat Geo in person. Stay away mac users!
It really looks cheap. Made from what looks like plastic. Strange corners. A big boxy feel. Feels empty, not a solid, dense feel. It surely looks better in the pictures; but don't be fooled, in real life it is ugly.The screen is bigger but the resolution is just 320x240, like your iPod. So why all the advertisement about the bigger screen? Is it becuase they couldn't build something sleek and sexy?The click wheel isn't a wheel at all - it is four buttons: up, down, left, right. You want to scroll down? Push and hold the down butten. Looks like an iPod thumb twirler but actually just buttons.Parents. Don't surpise your kids with one of these, they will only be embarrassed.Disclaimer: I own a new iPod Shuffe 2G. I checked the Zune out is an electronics store; my 13 y.o. son laughed when he first realized the click wheel was four buttons.
You have got to be kidding. Do not try this on a USB3 drive. It will not work. Cannot believe that Avanquest does not trumpet this non-capability on their site. Sure it is in the small print, BUT the market has moved to USB3.0 The interface is fine for me, but I need the 3.0 capability.
This is the worst piece of electronics I have bought in my life. Unfriendly GUI, very difficult to see the route the GPS selects (other than your present location). I got error messages both times I loaded a SW update that required long calls to customer support. The map update required a long activation code with spaces, but the GPS device does not allow one to enter spaces...more time on the phone with customer support. Ugg. Do not buy this product, pick another vendor.
After about 2 months this charger started heating up like crazy. It got so hot that it MELTED the plastic casing. You should see how disfigured it looks. I would not buy this again. It actually left a burn mark on my couch where it was sitting. TERRIBLE PRODUCT.
This headset works well with Panasonic phones, but I have found that the microphone volume is too low when used with AT&T phones. Callers report that it's hard for them to hear me. Panasonic phones must amplify the input more that comes into the headset jack.
I have been an XM subsciber for a while - with the original Delphi XM2Go set, and two other units in cars. The Helix/Inno sounded great - more visible color screen, MP3/XM/Napster integration. I want to use the unit either in the car or at home, through the FM Modulator, which I do with the old one.Guess what - for over $200 more than my old one, the FM Modulator doesn't work - unless you spring for the "car kit" - half of which I don't need, since the car only has a CD player (so can't use cassette adapter).It really seems to be a case of pay more, get less - and with deceptive packaging to boot. The packaging lists "FM Modulator" in the list of included features - not even an asterisk to say "with optional car kit" or something like that.Since this was important to me before my purchase, I tested it on the display model at Best Buy - it showed the options for configuring the FM broadcast. So I bought it - but when I took my toy home, that option wasn't available. So they must be displaying it through the OPTIONAL car kit, with no indication that this isn't what you'll really get.Beyond this frustration - the unit worked OK, would love to have a less busy screen (an option for just a plain blue background, or something like that), and the battery life was so-so.So, it has been returned - and I'll wait for a unit that has not been stripped of features, that is worth its price.
This thing could electrocute small children and large adults because water leaks on to the floor from the bottom of the unit. The owners manual states that you should place a piece of plastic under the humidifier. It is also noisy and squeaky.
I looked for a camera for my husband that used AA batteries, wasn't too small and had a good quality optical zoom. After looking in stores and reading online reviews, I settled on the Powershot. He used it for about a week, then I took it to a family gathering. After 49 total shots, the batteries died. Luckily, with AA's, they were easy to replace. I thought it might be because they were the batteries that came with the camera. However, a week or so later, and another 49 or so shots, the 2nd set of batteries also died. And - the shutter stopped working. Even with new batteries and the rest of the camera turning on - the shutter wouldn't open. So I returned it. Pictures were good quality, but I am disappointed in the camera.
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.
If you like to gamble on mediocre hardware, then by all means by this card, maybe you'll get lucky and it won't lockup your machine or freeze your system for several minutes randomly. Do yourself a favor and search google for "netgear FA311" and look at all the problems. This card has a major hardware flaw that can't be solved by drivers or firmware updates. I've tried using 3 different drivers, two from netgear, and one from the chip manufacturer themselves, all 3 resulted in random freezes within 5 minutes of booting into Windows. If Netgear is aware of the problem they're yet another company that doesn't support their customers because they don't admit it and they don't offer a fix. Probably because it's a hardware issue that can't be fixed with software. I hear these problems are solved on the FA312 because it uses a totally different chipset, so if you absolutely have to buy a card from Netgear, get that instead of the FA311.
This PDA had the potential to be awesome. Unfortunately, Toshiba never gave it a chance. Constant ActiveSync drops, random hard resets, unreadable white text on the Today screen, are only a few of the issues owners of this PDA have to deal with every day. Toshiba refuses to recognize any of these issues, even after thousands of people have called, attempting to get a $... PDA that works as it should. Even after a massive recall (which you KNOW is a sign of bad quality control) the unit does not function properly. Do yourself a favor, and go get an iPaq or a Dell Axim, the built in WiFi is not worth a PDA you can't trust with your data!!Toshiba's tech support is a joke - their response to everything is "remove the SD and CF cards" According to Toshiba the only way to use those flash cards is SOLEY for the purpose of doing backups (which trust me, you will need to restore them almost daily if you try to use this thing), I guess storing data or programs is beyond this PDA's ability ;) Everything is either Microsoft's fault, or the end-user's fault, everyone but Toshiba's fault for building a terrible excuse for a PDA.
I recently received a D-Link DWL-G820 wireless gaming adaptor for Christmas. I spent a few hours trying to get it working with my home network without any luck. I then called D-Link support 1-877-453-5465 during normal business hours, (not during the Christmas rush) and after waiting on the phone for over an hour I returned the item and bought a Linksys wireless gaming adaptor.Set up was difficult for me likely because I wasn't connecting to a D-Link wireless router. I'm not a network administrator, however I work in the high end computer industry and I'd say that I'm more knowledgeable than a large portion of consumers. The set up instructions, web interfaces, and wizards were poor.Needless to say I don't recommend buying anything from D-Link, or any other hardware provider that doesn't take customer support seriously.
First, the Kodak branded battery that was included with the camera was awful. The camera could literally take 2-3 shots immediately after charging all night. Of course, when I wanted them to fix the problem, I had to send in the camera for 6-8 weeks rather than Kodak just sending me a battery that works.In addition, Kodak recently turned off - or quit advertising - their tech support #. They're trying to make everyone use their online knowledge base. I understand that but with the problems highlighted in the reviews of this product, I would think they'd offer a higher level of support.In agreement with other comments, the battery life is awful. I carry 2 sets of backup AA batteries when I take the camera away from home.The camera itself takes pretty good pictures in the right environment. That is, as far as the flash can reach. In low light, it can't focus and you can't do so manually - result is terrible pictures.On the plus side, the software that comes with the camera is simple but effective.
I got this based on other reviews. It may have been a bad unit but it sounds terrible! As long as you don't walk more than 5 feet away, you're fine. Otherwise, save up a little more and get the Sennheiser.
This is not a serious printer. If you want to print more than, say, 2 pages a month, save your money (doesn't take that much) and buy a Hewlett Packard. Also, good luck with their "tech support."This will be my last Samsung product.
I bought this laptop thinking it had newer hardware and software Window Vista. Got it home. Everything started out fine. Tried to install two new games on it: NeverWinter Nights 2 & Oblivion. Forget about it. This laptop runs on a shared video card memory. All the newer games. Don't work with the Intel Graphic chips. They all want Nvidia or ATI dedicated cards with dedicated video memory. So now I'm stuck with an $800 dollar paper weight. As I wanted this laptop to do was some basic home office stuff and mainly games. So I do NOT recommend this system if you want to play an newer game available on the market.
Two weeks ago my third Palm in six years broke down. The first one was my own fault, I dropped it on the floor and the display cracked. The second one was a Tungsten E which lasted a little less than 2 years. Then it started to behave erratically, leading to a complete breakdown. Because I assumed it was some bad luck I experienced, I purchased another Palm, this time a Tungsten 2E. It has functioned for about 2 years, then when I wanted to switch it on, it remained black. Dead.I loved the functionality, and I am really helpless without the hundreds of contacts, my to-do list and my agenda. But a PDA has to be reliable.The Tungsten doesn't come exactly cheap either. What happened to the price? As far as I can recall, the last Tungsten I bought for $200,- or so. Factory new, not refurbished. Now I have to pay over $400 for something which typically breaks down within two years? Is this a joke or so?
This is definently a waste of $250. Even though the picture and sound are great, the player only plays very very few DVD's uninterrupted. It just stops in the middle of a movie and when you take the disc out and clean it, it still skips in the same spot. If you are a first time buyer and are looking for a cheap, good quality portable DVD player, DO NOT waste your money on a Mintek.
I just wanted to post a review that I would have liked to be aware of before buying this camera. I bought this camera in March 2006. It has worked perfectly since that time and I have been very happy with it.One week ago the buttons on the touch screen became unresponsive, making the camera completely useless, as all menu applications are controlled through the touch screen. You are unable to finalize a disc meaning you can no longer record video.I did not get any kind of extended warranty so I am completely out of luck. I called and it will cost $211.00 flat fee to repair the camera, no matter what the problem.So here I am, my second son is 6 months old and I have no camcorder. I called the service line and of course they are completely unsympathetic, and the $211.00 fee applies no matter the problem.So I guess when budgeting for the camera make sure you add repair cost or at the very least buy the extended warranty.I am very disappointed because I really enjoyed the camcorder, but I can't see spending $211.00 on a "used" camcorder that will come with a 90 warranty after repair. So sadly I have to shell out for a new camera.
I've been using Taiyo Yuden for the last eight years, both for my DVDs that I burn on my computer and in a Sony DVD recorder that I use on a daily basis. The first five disks, while they are genuine Taiyo Yuden disks, wouldn't finalize in the Sony DVD recorder. 0 for 5. Thank goodness Amazon is accepting them as defective. Not sure what the problem is, but these aren't up to the standards that I expect.
I bought this camera for my daughter for her sixth birthday. She is quite familiar with picture taking as she uses my $400 Kodak digital camera all the time and takes really good pictures. I figured this would be perfect for her and I wouldn't have to worry about my expensive camera. I should have known that you get what you pay for! First, there is no screen on the back so you have to wait to see your pictures until you get to a computer. And it only holds 40 pictures. What do we do when we're on vacation and she's taking LOTS of pictures??? And then - worst of all, THERE'S NO FLASH. It's only good outside and then the pictures are just OK, but good enough for a 6-year-old. I turned on the light right above me - 75 watt bulb - and took a picture of myself and it was dark, you could barely make out my features. Go a few extra bucks and get a good camera that you don't have to replace in a few months because the kids get bored with it! Now I have to get another one for Christmas for her.
After recently losing my 5th Gen iPod, I decided to go for a Zune. Why I chose brown I do not know, it was ugly and I found myself wanting the white. It is large and clunky compared to the iPod, but it had a nice solid feel, and the outside certainly felt as if it could survive without much scratching. The screen was fantastic in size and image quality, the "click wheel" felt archaic when compared to the ipod's touch sensitive wheel. The interface was a nice change, very intuitive, and I certainly loved being able to manipulate the background and color scheme. However, the ipod's software allows me to manipulate what files can transfer to my device and what can not by checking or unchecking a box. This thing wanted to suck all my music files. Overall, the iTunes software is much more sophisticated and simple. The software for this device was very unstable, and lacked much when compared to iTune's software. This software would alter my unprotected mp4 video files so that I could use them, however, it would only do so when the zune was connected. You, definately need a seperate piece of software, to convert video files, this is so for iTunes as well. At least with iTunes, had I not bought the third party software, I could have purchased a wide variety of video from their site. Loading the Zune software was a nightmare and a half. This product felt half-baked, I expect, had I never had experience with the iPod i would have been happy, but because of previous experience, I felt, cheated. It has since been returned and I am now not using any portable, video, mp3 player. I have an eight gig ipod that will hold me in check unitl either Microsoft or Apple come out with a nice handheld unit capable of widescreen video, I doubt very much that I will go after the iPod phone, it is only four gigSincerlyRob
This gadget would only work if you would be sitting right on top of the Router. If you moved more than 10 feet away it would drop your net work. I thought it might be my Linksys WRT54GS Router so I purchased a new top-of-the-line Belkin N+ Router. Hooked it all up and the signal even got worse. I've just mailed this worthless thing back to AMAZON and purchased an Airlink Golden N wireless USB adapter. This thingy is only the size of a penny and working pretty good so far. AMAZON has incredible service and I wouldn't think of dealing with anybody else! Many Thanks!Belkin Wireless Express Card N1
I got this case with my first laptop a few years ago. It is indeed a beautiful and sturdy case. HOWEVER, if you plan on moving around a lot while carrying your laptop or have any items you plan on putting in there that are lighter in color this case is a very impractical buy. Not only is it an extremely heavy bag, it is also quite bulky and the handles are not flexible at all. After walking 3 or 4 blocks, the handles start cutting into my shoulder, and despite switching shoulders while I walk from my car to the office, I'm constantly sore because the bag is so heavy. The red interior also rubs off and dies everything red (my poor white macbook power cords, etc all have red stains on them).I travel quite a bit, and have efficient packing down to a science, but no matter how lightly I pack, this case has become the bane of my traveling experience.So unless your laptop and all of its accessories are black, and you don't plan on actually carrying this case around too much, I would strongly advise against it and look into something of more flexible material less weight.
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.
This player is fairly inexpensive, but it shows. It freezes up frequenly during movies, and a whole lot during Netflix streaming. The interface is sloppy, and poorly designed. They really did not think this one through. Good price though. Not sure it is worth the aggrivation.
Have had the unit for about a year and the probe will suddenly read LLL (even when I hold the probe in my hand). Replaced the batteries and still cannot get the temperature to read consistently. Based on the other reviews I'm guessing the probe has gone bad. Don't buy this product. Spend a couple extra bucks on something higher quality. A Taylor device will not be my next purchase...
Just tried installing this board in my Ubuntu Server system with 4 1 TB drives configured as RAID 5. Every time I booted up, the BIOS indicated that the RAID 5 was configured correctly but Ubuntu only saw 4 separate drives.When I spoke to tech support (who did call back in a couple of hours) they let me know that this only runs in a Windows environment. I could use this with software RAID, but that's not what I'm looking for. I'll be returning this board.Also keep in mind that this board uses the new 'external' SATA connectors. You need to make sure you order the correct eSATA to SATA cable.
The RCA receivers and equipment are flimsy, 3rd rate, and basically pieces of junk. If you are looking for quality for your money, the flagship of the industry is the Hughes receiver which leads the field in their technology. They set a standard that RCA can not compete with.
The stand works great, the keyboard works great, it was just what I was looking for to allow me to work with my laptop for long periods of time.But. It looks like the powered hub is really screwed up, and THAT'S why the power adapter is unavailable. You plug power into the keyboard and the keyboard shuts down. No keyboard, no hub. That's what happened to me when I used a universal power adapter.If this is true, I'm VERY disappointed in Logitech - that they would "solve" this problem by hiding all the power adapters, instead of admitting and fixing the real problem.
Bought this over two years ago, and only have a handful of blu ray discs. Works well for other tasks but will be buying another player since it does not play blu ray discs without freezing during playback. Loud clunking noises from the disc player and terrible playback experience. Customer service is a joke, they told me that unplugging the HDMI would fix it. (It did not.) Surprised at the positive reviews on this product, but suspect they do not use it for blu ray discs.
-Terrible install software, regardless of Windows version (in other words, typical Lexmark)-Plastic main roller gear splits and causes feed failureIt's the perfect printer for those who like struggling with software errors and covering their hands in ink and epoxy!
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.
This is the worst product I have ever purchased from Amazon.Firstly, the microphone jack is MONO, so you need to get an adaptor to work with devices that expect a stereo mic.Secondly, the audio quality is very ordinary and you need to put the gain up to maximum for people to hear you clearly on Skype or iChat.Thirdly, after just a few days of use, amounting to about 3-4 hours, the leather strap that protects the listener's head from the metal headband came away, as there is was no more than 2 millimetres of the fake leather from the hole punched to fix the strap to the headset.Finally, the audio quality of the headphones is dreadful, and even for gaming, this product was very disappointing.This product gives the illusion that it is well-built and more sturdy than cheaper headsets, but in fact, it's not. I would not only never buy this product again, I will make a rule of never buying a Koss product ever again.
I bought this reader a number of months ago because it was cheap and portable. I have never been able to get it working consistently on my Windows 2000 system. When I insert a memory card of any type, Windows 2000 tells me I have improperly removed a USB device from the system and the drive icons disapper in Windows Explorer. To get the reader working, I have to stop the USB device manually, then hope the system &quot;refinds&quot; it and adds the drives to Windows Explorer. When the reader IS found by the system, no problems, but getting there is a headache! At worst, the drivers send the UMONIT.EXE (USB monitoring) process pegging at 99% CPU usage and my system is unusable until I manually stop it. I have especially had trouble getting it to work with SanDisk OEM SD memory cards.I have reinstalled the drivers and hardware more times than I can count, to no avail. I contacted technical support months ago and they sent me down a couple of silly paths that weren't helpful. I now see that the Dazzle website no longer has information for this product. Their knowledgebase only points to Pinnacle's website...I can't vouch for performance with other Windows OS's, but if you have Windows 2k, BEWARE!!
I received this bag as a gift to replace an identical product from Kensington that I bought 12 years ago. "Identical" -- not so much! The material is incredibly thin, and did not feel as if it would stand up to repeated use. The faux suede front is a step down from the real suede on the original bag, and the base of the bag also was flimsy. The straps felt as if they wouldn't be comfortable in the long run and they crackled like cheap plastic when I put the bag on.After less than three days of use -- and in comparing this bag side by side to its predecessor -- I sent it back. I'd rather sew the tear in the lining of the original bag, and feel confident that it's going to last another 10 years, than have this cheap bag gathering dust in my closet. I spent $60 on the original, and I'd gladly do it again, if the materials were higher quality.Dear Kensington: Bring back the original model, even if it costs more! You're not going to get *my* money for offering a cheaper product that doesn't make me feel confident about its long-term use.
I purchased three of these fans, and two made annoying clicking sounds right out of the box. Somewhere inside, the blades were contacting another piece of plastic. The third one I bought was fine for a few months before it too started making the same clicking sound, and worse, the motor would buzz for a few seconds every once in a while.If you use this fan in a noisy environment or have poor hearing, then get this fan. If you plan on using this in a bedroom or some other quiet spot, AVOID!... Or at least purchase it somewhere you can return it without having to ship it back.Poor quality control.1 Star!...
I bought this as a replacement for my aging Microsoft Trackball Explorer because of the apparently similar design principles. However, the is an absolutely horrible pointing device. The mouse is very uncomfortable, forcing you to choke up on the body of the unit in order to access the 3 thumb operated buttons. It is highly unergonomic, forcing you to use your pinky to operate the right click. This makes it completely useless for anything that requires lots of right clicking due to fatigue and awkwardness. It is especially unusable for any kind of video game. Furthermore, the bearings are sticky and do not allow for long range flicking motions, a common usage case for a trackball, although these may wear in with time.Logitech claims you can customize things, but they have locked out the right click button and barred you from setting any other switch to the same function via their customization software, instead giving you useless items such as close and minimize as binding options. This further enforces the horrible ergonomics of the unit.Lastly, the wireless technology is ancient in technology terms, featuring a large (2in base by 2in height triangular) wired receiving base with horrible range and using old, RF heavy transmissions. This makes it completely useless for any portable application and generates all kinds of interference. It is an embarrassment for a company like Logitech to still be putting out such a device in this day and age.This device is completely worthless and fails to deliver on almost all of it's promises. Just about the only thing it does well is that it has good accuracy. This unit could be good, but it badly needs to be redesigned and updated. Buy at your own risk, and avoid as a plague if you are used to an MSTE.
This thing is garbage. You are going to get what you pay for. I Can't pair anything with this. This software is garbage right out of the box. Spend more money and buy something that works. Don't waste your time. I have spent hours trying to pair this thing with phones, headsets and the like. Its junk. My phone can find the bluetooth adapter but the bluetooth adapter can't find anything. Its garbage.
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
For non-DSLR goodness, just buy the Sony Alpha or R1 family cameras. I like Fujicons a great bit too, so this unit just offended me. The Fuji 10+ digital point-n-clicks are great values. Do still consider these for small jobs.
The camera, although attractive in packaging, does not work at all. It would not download to a computer, did not flash and has numerous other negative features.
I was amazed with the accessories that accompanied with its price. I also bought this dvd player as it plays most of the formats apart from DVD. It has got a good picture and sound quality which i liked. I also bought a second piece for one of my friends considering the price and the output.Both worked for few months and all of a sudden both stopped working. Coby has proved that they sell cheap stuffs which never last. I would never ever buy any product from coby. Buyers, I would say that do not get misled by the good reviews. This is not a wise buy and you will end up paying more by buying another one soon. This DVD player will die quickly. I will buy a branded one and will never go for cheap ones.
The sound was great at first from these speakers. A day or two later I heard a periodic buzzing and shrill type of noise - very annoying. That's what you get, I guess for spending only $10 on speakers...
Read the ending! It quit and I couldn't get help from support.I like the product pretty well. The biggest problem I encountered was trying to get support from SVAT. I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone. Note, I would only hold for about 40 minutes due to cell phone charges. My efforts to reach support was in their business hours of either 8-5 or 9-5 eastern. I left a message please call me back while I am trying to set this thing up. I was off that Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I emailed them please contact me while I am trying to set this thing up. Bottom line someone called me Monday while I was at work. I had gone four days needing input from the support people and couldn't get it.My installation was non typical in that I choose to install the dvr in a hidden place in my workshop. I don't see the value in storing the dvr next to items like the TV and computer that are likely to be stolen during a break in. Due to that chosen location, it was necessary to run approximately 100' of Ethernet cabling to my router. I already had conduit from the shop to the house so that wasn't too bad. My shop is in the back yard detached. To get cameras where I thought they should be to cover both the house and the workshop, I opted to bury conduit out to my garden area. I put two cameras in bird houses, one I had, the other I had to build. You would have to be looking for the cameras to see them.That leads to why I wanted to speak to someone. The length of conduit required that a extension cable be necessary. That's not an issue in itself. But the length of conduit was going to require that the coupling would be underground. I worried that water/condensation would affect the connection. I wanted some guidance as to if a longer than 60' extension cable was available or if there was a way to make one. I never did get good information from the support people. I came up with it myself. The extension cable is nothing but a long s-video cable (4 pin). I found some on the Sam's Club website (Clovers or Glovers) that I think would work. The extension cables at Radio Shack are 6-pin. I made my extensions with cat-5 wire and s-video connectors. I had to have a patch cord to change one female to male.The unit works most of the time. However, I have had to reboot the dvr on a few occasions due to it being frozen up. Also, the remote location of my dvr requires viewing via internet only (unless I carry a TV out to the shop). The viewing on my laptop works well however. You can control most functions from inside the house. You can't access the setup menu to set the date and time.I still have not completely broken the code on world wide access to my dvr. The issue lies in the fact that I have a dynamic IP address i.e. it changes regularly. In order to access your dvr, you have to know the ip address. The SVAT people have not been overly helpful in that area. There is a "free" web service you can sign up for that is suppose to be the key. However, SVAT people don't support it because it's not theirs and the other people don't offer support unless you upgrade to the paid version. I may just be missing something.Update: I sent the dvr back to Amazon and got a replacement one. It has worked flawlessly for I guess a couple weeks, however long its been. I had arranged to send it back to the SVAT folks; however, they wanted me to send the unit to them and wait for them to send it back. I choose to send it back to Amazon. Amazon sent out the replacement unit right away and paid for the return of the faulty one.Update: Working good for a couple more months. You need some light at night. They would probably work ok in close quarters with no added light.Update: June 2010 I wouldn't buy one of these after all. I haven't been able to view the images from my computer for months and months via the network. I thought the dvr was recording even though I couldn't see it. I found out today when I took my TV out to see what is going on that the DVR/Hard drive is toast.I called svat support; the lady told me, first it was out of warranty, then I could try and find someone that would sell the svat dvr separately.
Ordered this unit after looking at all the great feedback and just got the delivery tonight. However was disappointed to note its rejecting ALL DVDs/CDs to play or to record. Does not play an MP3 CD nor a DVD video disk working in other players nor records on a DVD+R/-R/RW :-(. Planning on returning back the unit.
I bought two of these and they were for a good price but one charger stopped working after a week. I gave the second one as a gift and as far as I know it is still working.
I received my TV in about 10 days after ordering with no problem. I set it up at 10 pm after work and by 10:10 it died. Lets see $2000 for the TV, thats $200 hundred dollars a minute. I called support and was told they will send out a tech but they may not have the parts. It seems to be the fan and that is a common problem for this TV. Buyer beware!!! Dont do it. Keep looking for another product on here. I cant wait to see what the future holds for this thing. The price is dropping for a reason. DONT DO IT!!! SAMSUNG NEVER AGAIN!!
I purchased this to play in my room for my dog while I am at work. It does not charge the Ipod. This was one of the primary reasons I chose this product. When I connected my ipod, it said the device is not compatible. Very disappointed.
The screw handle on the bottom broke off the very first time I put it on my camera.
Cheap cable that I bought as a spare, went to use it and one of the connectors is bad resulting in a lack of blue hues and an overall green tint. Jiggling the connector fixes the problem, but it never stays. Results may vary but I'd suggest spending a little bit more on a different cable.
First of all, anyone who is looking into buying this must know that you only need this filter if you have a full frame camera like Canon 5D MKII. The reason you need this slim filter instead of a regular polarizing filter on a full frame is because on a lens like Canon 24-105mm L lens, you get black edges at the corners at 24 mm. You see the tall circular edges of the filter in your image on a full frame camera. With a slim filter, the edges are not so tall and hence you don't see them in your image. However, a big drawback is that you cannot attach the regular lens cap on such a filter. The lens cap that is provided with this filter is really bad as has been indicated by other users. Since it has no threads, it just keeps falling off. Sometimes it becomes such a big nuisance that I simply don't feel like using the polarizer. I can't believe that they could not come up with a better lens cap than the one they supplied. Also, on Canon 24-105mm L lens, you still get vignetting at 24mm. I have also noticed that the filter sometimes gets unscrewed while you are rotating the polarizer. Couple of times the filter got fully unscrewed and it almost fell. If you tighten it too much, then good luck getting this filter off the lens. Due to these reasons, I always try to avoid using this filter as much as possible and would not recommend this filter.If you have a crop framed camera like Canon 40D, 50D, etc., vignette due to filter is not a problem and you do not need this polarizer. You will be better served buying a regular polarizer on which you easily fit the lens cap.
I received my Ion Block Rocker as a gift for Christmas. In July, the battery stopped holding a charge. I have called several times and spent over 25 minutes on hold without ever talking with a customer service tech. I have even sent in several email request for help via their web site. This is a great product, however, if I can not get the battery to hold a charge, what could is it other than a hugh ipod charger?I feel I just received a product with a bad battery(it happens). I give the product 5 stars, but I hope you never have an issue with it because you will never get any help from customer support. This is why I only gave it two stars.
First let me say that I was given a gift card to the bose store and if I were going to spend $140 of my own money I would NEVER EVER EVER buy these headphones.I appreciate good, well good anything really including headphones, but I am by no means an audiophile. The sound quality of these are very good with extremely clear highs and mids and average lows. However when I listen to a (now) $80 pair of Sennheiser 555 I think to myself what a P.O.S. these are. Not to mention a cheap plastic design. The earphones are attached via flimsy plastic and I've managed to break both of them and I've only used them inside and I've been gentle. Super glue works much better than their design. I don't mean to imply that these are bad cans, but for the price I could get a much better pair of Sennheisers, Grados, or AKGs. Even Koss might even top these.So, if they were $60 cheaper I might give them 4 stars, but they're not. You are not paying for quality sound or construction, just the Bose brand and don't let anyone tell you different. Go listen to Grados and tell me these are better. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!
I am so annoyed by what junk this product is, that I decided to take a moment out of my day to let the world know. DO NOT BUY THIS. I compared the audio quality on the built-in camcorder mic to the Sima and the built-in is far and away better. Hope I saved somebody the trouble of buying this trash.
I bought this dual 8182 in Jan o7 and never really played dvd's or cd's since I use my ipod for music video's and music. I decided to put a dvd in today-months after, only to find out the thing does not accept any kind of disc it just keeps ejecting repeatedly after failing to read them,so for anyone who's looking at a dual and c's my review please take warning its not worth the risk even for the cheap price.
HP really blew it on this one: the documentation that accompanies the product is lacking any substantive utilitarian value. It was written for the clinically brain dead. When I received my product I immediately went to the HP web site - with the obvious intention of getting the latest alerts, support bulletins, and software updates, if any. I could not even register the product because HP had failed to even update its internal databases allowing consumers to register it! It took me 2 emails and a 3rd one to which they never responded to get that fixed (and this product has been in the field since Sept., 2006!)I have 31 years of experience as a software engineer with strong experience in networking, technical writing, and software configuration/installation - on PCs and mainframes. I have expended at least 18-24 hours in the last 10 days trying to get the WLAN support to function - all to no avail. My IBM ThinkPad and my desktop can seemlessly print to my Bluetooth HP printer. The iPAQ rx5915 fails to even recognize that the printer is even available despite trying virtually every possible setting I could find on the iPAQ. The WLAN support recognizes the existence of my LINKSYS 802.11B router (unencrypted), but fails to connect - period! No browsing of the net for me! The GPS fails intermittently - it only worked once in Clarksville, TN, but has never worked in the City of San Francisco - period - go figure! The iPAQ fails to locate and properly triangulate with any satellites in San Francisco. However, the GPS in my Honda Accord works just fine.HP documentation is marginal and non-existant. There are countless pull down windows and no onboard iPAQ help of any value to configure or explain what these settings are for - NONE! HOW THIS DEVICE EVER MANAGED TO GET EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD in LapTop Magazine, November, 2006 issue DEFIES any reasonable explanation!!! LapTop Mag must have been paid for the hype. HP has categorically failed to disclose if there will be any updates to the TomTom Maps which are reportedly old and outdated. LapTop Mag stated this in their review and also criticized the high price. I can only assume you MIGHT get updates - but only at a price. They don't disclose how software will be updated (if at all) and delivered including updates to the firmware. Don't most consumer laws in most states require some "implied merchantability and fitness of purpose" when you buy a product? HP needs to write and ship documentation, disclose their intentions for this product, correct the software bugs (the back button on the Media play frequently gets grayed out and can only be reinstated if you kill the application entirely and restart it), provide updated TomTom Maps, and get their service organization onboard and in place to support and service this product. Disgusted customer? YES! I plan to return it to Amazon within the week and request a full refund.
This product works well for personal use. I have tried to use it with a crowd of preschoolers and it is just not loud enough to overcome the noise they make. Other players I have used work better.
I am happy about how I was treated by the seller of this product when I was not happy with the outcome.
The first thing I noticed upon opening this package was that the silicon case is lighter weight than the original case I bought, making the material seem cheaper. However, I approve of the way this case extends over the buttons around the wheel, as they are easily pressed through the protection.The armband is almost unsatisfactory. It is made from cheap generic elastic and tends to slide around on my arm. Even the plastic junction on the band is poorly engineered and tends to turn sideways, loosening the elastic band and rendering it un-adjustable until you take it off or spend 5 minutes fiddling with it. The elastic is stiff enough that it restricts some movement in my arm during weightlifting.If you are planning on using this armband at the gym, I would suggest paying more for a better product.
Ordered these headphones and they were out of stock. I week later they shipped or so they said. Never received the item. Can't rate them because I received a refund. Waste of my time.
It is a great item except it will not accept cards of more than 1G.It chokes on anything larger. I was assured by the company it would work with my 2G cards, but it does not.While talking with technical support they revealed the unit will not work with anything larger than 1G. It will sometimes work with a 2G card, but rarely.If you use nothing larger than a 1G card the product is great.
In order to get this to work with Windows Vista, you need to download the 14.95 euro BlueSoleil package from IVT. It does not work with Vista's in-box bluetooth stack.It's a clear example of "you get what you pay for".Also for XP users, search the web for ISSCBTA Code 43 - you'll find a host of users that have had issues installing this device.
not only does it not worked, but it messed up the other remotes.very frustrating.
I bought this monitor when it was on sale + 50 bucks rebate. With a coupon, total came out to about 100. Luckily I did not cut off the barcode or else I wouldn't be able to return it.It was easy enough to set this up but the problem started when I tried to adjust the screen. No matter what I did, I just couln't achieve the optimal view setting with clear text and color.Unless it was set at 1024x768 or the next higher setting of 11xx at 60 mhz, the screen was painfully filled with moire effect and no matter what I did, I couldn't make them go away. If I calibrate using the corners, the center is fuzzy and if I concentrate on the center, the corders were fuzzy...But that's not the worst problem I had with this monitor. The biggest and the worst problem was at anything higher than 60 mhz at any resolution, I couldn't fill the screen. There were black gap at the right and left side of the screen even though the horizontal size setting was set at 100%. Only when I lowered the refresh rate to 60, I was able to fix the problem.After thinking hard about whether I should spend extra 100 or so for another brand, I decided to return it because I knew that I was going to use the monitor for at least a few years even if I change the computer. In fact, I knew that the monitor should be one component that I should get the best even if it is more expensive.So I returned it with no regret and I am getting SONY lcd that is smaller (15") and three times more expensive. Call me crazy but I still think I made the right decision.
I purchased 5 of these for a group of people that work in our lab (total ~$1200). The first day I tried to use mine, a piece of plastic that holds the usb plug in the housing broke, and shortly thereafter, the entire plug pulled out easily, exposing the internals. It was within 30 days, so I sent it back to Amazon for a replacement, which they shipped right away. The first time I went to use the new one, the same thing happened. It is still w/in 30 days, so I am looking to send all 5 back for refund.
Ok, so this is probably not the best protection for your iPod, but what do you want for 6 bucks? I'm cheap. If you're not, buy something more expensive perhaps...Pros:- It does protect the screen and click wheel nicely.- The flip-up top magnetically shuts and holds securely, which I guess helps if you happen to drop it.Cons:- The belt clip is ridiculous. It's not a stationary clip. Instead it spins around, which makes the likelihood of it falling off your hip greater. This product is not for the joggers.- The leather strap that comes with it is too short, which makes it difficult to operate the iPod when it's around your neck.- It seems that the magnets leave marks on the areas not mentioned under Pros above. But, as long as you never take your iPod out of the case, no worries.- This is made for the 30 GB iPod Video, but it's actually a little big for it. It leaves room for the iPod to slide up and down in the case. It makes accessing the HOLD switch difficult sometimes when the flip-up top is down. It's easier to just open the top.If you don't care about the cons and you are cheap like me, go ahead and buy it.
I CANNOT BELIEVE PANASONICS ENGINEERS ALLOWED THIS ITEM TO BEPRODUCED AND PLACED ON THE MARKET. THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT HOWEVERTHE MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS SPELL DISASTER. I FOUND THIS UNIT TO BE SUBSTANDARD. AFTER JUST SIX MONTHS OF VERY LOW USAGE THE UNIT BLINKS ON AND OFF AND THEN SHUTS DOWN. RE-PLUGGING THE ELECTRIC CORD BRINGS IT BACK TO LIFE FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN IT DOWN AGAIN.THE EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBER OF UNITS THAT I SEE FORSALE ARE ADVERTIED AS RE-FURBISHED THEREFORE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE CALLING THIS PRODUCT AN EXTREME FAILURE.
I do not recommend this printer!Wasn't thrilled with it at first because it was a noisy. I can't use it for printing envelopes because it they come out sealed and if the envelope has a plastic window, the plastic is warped. I tried printing some invitations which was a heavier paper and they came out VERY curled. I've read elsewhere that the problem of sealed envelopes and curled paper is because the printer uses too much heat.The worst part is that after only 6 months I started having trouble with constant paper jams! I've heard other users with similar problems on other boards.I'm fed up with this printer and am going to buy a new one. This one was a waste of money!
I got these headphones because my tv has a fixed audio out port and i needed headphones with volume control on them.I wasn't overly concerned with sound quality,just wanted a durable set that i wouldn't have to replace every few months.Despite the sturdy look of these they failed to deliver that even.The right speaker quit working after only a few days of minimal use.Pros-Volume control for each earCons-Quit working properly after short period of time-below average sound quality (compared to my $20 sony's)-uncomfortable on ears due to lack of padding on inside of ears-squeezes head due to being to tight (would possibly get better with more use?)
In the correct wide screen sizing of 16X9 the picture is very stretched to the point of being distorted. In a zoom picture size the picture appears more realistic but the tops of peoples heads are very often cut off. Do not buy this TV sight unseen as we did. Make sure you see it in person before wasting a thousand dollars.
I have burned through all three color ink cartidges after printing B&W documents. I became concerned when I realized that I was at less than half remaining ink after having printed only several dozen color pages. As I was more aware of color use, I watched the color cartridges slowly empty while printing ONLY black and white documents! These cartridges aren't cheap. Now I have to replace all four cartidges at as much as cost as nearly the cost of the dang printer. (Yes, I have the software set to print greyscale only.) This printer was purchased as a work printer, which was to be used mostly as a B&W printer with the ability to print color when necessary. I cannot complain much about its print quality as B&W and color documents came out great. Occasionally there was a 'ghost' image printed on the first page of a document, but as that copy always goes in my file, it is not a big deal. I would NOT recommend this as any sort of 'workhorse' printer. I also think that HP has set bad ink management for this printer on purpose so we have to buy more ink.
I purchased this antenna for the ease of installation But i should have spent more and got a better product. This antenna went on my back window of my pickup with easeand stays there but it just doesn't work.I sit in a truck stop with trucks talking all around and it sounds all garbled .I can't transmit at all! For me it was a mistake!
Let me start by saying I respect Ultimate Ears and the products they make. I think they deliver high quality sound and their reputation precedes them.I bought a set of Metro.fi 2 headphones about a year and a half ago. Initially, I used them every day at work. After about six months, I used them only a few times a week while I was working out.The moment I started using them, I fell in love with the sound. They delivered across a wide frequency range and produced an excellent bass tone. I wasn't too crazy about how they fit, even after purchasing additional ear tips, but I thought it was worth it for the sound.Most recently though, they simply started falling apart; the screen filter fell off one side and the other side only transmitted about 25% of the sound it should have (even with balance in the middle). This was very disappointing and I had to set them aside. When I go online to look up warranty or contact information, I'm not finding what I need.In comparison, I just received a pair of Metro.fi 100 earphones and I love them. Good sound and hardware for half the price.I take good care of my headphones and they should have lasted at least another year or two. I'm giving the Metro.fi 2 earphones a two out of five. They deliver great quality audio but the hardware design, in terms of fit and durability, is missing. I would not recommend these to anyone.
Oh GOD is right!DON'T BUY THIS IPOD!I purchased one a couple months ago...and this is the story:The box arrived at 3:30 AM - 3 in the morning! I rolled out of bed and sleepily opened the front door. A very irate looking UPS man thrust the box into my arms and said "I hope you choke on it!" Needless to say, I was very perturbed. I put the box down and fell back asleep. I opened the box that morning, the sunshine flooding my house. I remove the iPod from the packaging and a very disturbing odor filled my olfactory organs...it stank like whitefish! I gagged and dropped the fishy piece of electronics. After vomiting 6 times, I cautiously placed the bad-smelling iPod back into it's lair. I was very very disappointed! I spent the whole day staring out the window while some scratched CD played some old Beatles tunes. My day was ruined...my life no better. I called UPS and informed them of my "situation." They promised to come back and return it. They did come back, 4 weeks later! My whole house stank of spoiled whitefish! Even the mailman dared not step in the vicinity of my abode. I never got my new iPod and am not sure if I even want a new one...all I know is that if not for a wonderful product called EnviroClear, a odor-eliminating spray, my life would have been ruined. Indeed. EnviroClear saved my life!PS---Don't buy an iPod, unless you like spoiled whitefish!
My camera has a problem where a lot of times, the picture breaks and disaligns, and I get a garbled picture. Does anyone have an idea of what to do???
Sounds like a great idea -- if only it delivered. I had a similar problem to a previous reviewer: the music would get interrupted every 15-20 seconds. Oddly enough, this only happened when the music file was stored on a drive other than my system drive (C:) As with most high-tech companies, tech support was useless -- they had no idea why this was happening.So I returned it, bought the Apple Airport express, and it's working just fine, regardless of where my music is stored (C drive, F drive, CD, whereever).
Went through two of these... first one failed immediately... second one worked fine for 1 hour and then died...My recommendation would be to look at other brands.
Pro: cheapest lazer printer I can findCons(after using it for three months):* Manual feed is problematic; its extremely hard to get the paper feed perfectly straight. Paper always come out wrinkled.* Consistent paper jam (at least several times a day)* Takes a long time to get the printer to print when its on Toner Save mode.* On some programs (ex: Batchmaster), it cuts off some of the fonts. But it works on my HP and Brother lazer printer.* Expensive Toner. This is more like a disposible printer!
I've owned this unit for over 6 months and here's my 2 cents.The routing of this unit is terrible. It gives weird and longer routs most of the times no matter what you select in the settings. I've used this device 3 times in different parts if downtown Los Angeles and it's basically useless there. All I get is "GPS signal lost" and/or "Route recalculation".I have also gotten lost a few times so far with this unit. One time it took me to a cement factory and was saying to go through it! Another time it was giving instructions to go through a residential house! There has been many times when it says to turn right in 50 yards when doing 65mph in highway or or on a street where there's no street to turn to!The prompts it gives are too long and very irritating specially on on/off ramps. It calls all the freeways by their names whereas all the freeways here are identified by numbers not names on their signs.The text to speech is ok but at times it's not pronounced clearly or doesn't make sense, for example instead of "La Puente" it says " Louisiana Point"This device has a lot of features but not much thought has gone into making them useful. For example it has a audio out jack which is one of the main reasons I bought it, however the audio out jack is 2.5mm and you will need an adapter to hook it up to your car's stereo or your headphone. So far I've bought 2 adapters for this and can't get stereo sound. Another good feature this device has is an MP3 player but its player has no playlist ability. The bluetooth works fine except the volume is so low while driving it's basically useless (I drive a fairly quiet car).One good feature this has is good POI database and ability to search by name. There are also a few good skins available with games and other software. Overall though I regret buying this device.
I bought the Coolpix S9 in March of 2007--it lasted until June 2008. Just quit working and Nikon wanted $99.50 to repair. I bought a Canon Powershot and donated the Nikon to a camera shop.
I ordered the Canon SD870IS at the same time as the Canon Digital Accessory Kit and the battery was the wrong size to fit the camera. When I go back to look at the options, I see the Canon camera models that the kit is for. I was wrong in assuming that the kit would match the camera. So, make sure you check that out before ordering accessories even when they are offered as a set. Now I have the hassle of sending the battery back for replacement.
I bought 4 of these speakers and I have to be honest it's a lot of static....I'd keep searching for a better product. I'm going to try the Sony one. My friend bought the SONO'S brand it's simply amazing....perfect sound in every room and a wireless remote...but expensive!
BEWARE!! My Panasonic DMR-EZ17K has frozen with a new dvd inside and will not respond to any of the troubleshooting options in the manual. I've been using it for just a few days, and now it's useless. The display indicates that the unit is in a recovery process, however this just goes on and on for (hours)... the disc cannot be ejected and no other controls are functioning. I went throught the same options on the phone with Panasonic (at least they we're responsive) but without success. I don't think it's a disc issue because I managed to record several of the same discs (DVD-R) without any problem. It's going back in the box... what a pain!
LMB does reluctant heroes well. Certainly Miles V. is one of the better ones in the SF genre. But it's getting old.Despite &quot;reader&quot; reviews that sound like they were written by the advertising department of the publisher, I can't say this knocked me off my feet. I mean, it was enjoyable, but again, it annoyed me to see a standard set of Bujold characters reclothed and set forth into another genre. Is SF not profitable enough? It's sad to see authors diversifying without love for the writing, as if the books they produce are part of stock portfolios.This is certainly a readable book, if you don't mind seeing Miles in another form. I hope that LMB will seek to expand her repertoire of characterization in the inevitable sequels.
I bought this unit to use in my smoker. I figured the dual smoker and Meat temperature would be great (no more having to open the door to check the temp of my meats!) Let me preface this by saying that I live in a small house (900 Sq Ft).So I set up my smoker on the back deck by the door and get everything working. I set the temp and carry the remote sensor into the kitchen (one room away from the deck) and the temp displays right where I had it. Well I didn't know it had lost signal and wasn't updating. In the meantime my smoker rose in heat, to 350* when it should have been 220*. Well a few hours later I had leather. I could have made a shoe out of the brisket.After I figured that the remote sensor has to be in the sight line with the unit, I used it a couple more times. Then all of the sudden the meat temperature gauge was 100* off! I contacted Maverick with no reply. Finally, I used the shotgun approach and sent every email with their company I could find an email with my problem. I got two people responded and said they would send me a new probe because they go bad.Well, I waited and waited. When I re-asked they said they were out of stock and would get with me when they were back in. I have waited a few months since then and sent them a few more unanswered emails in the meantime.If this product worked as they stated it would be a great thing. Unfortunately, it doesn't.There are other things I could mention here regarding the design of the product that I wasn't happy with, but they were easy to overlook when the product was working. Unfortunately, I wasted $50 on this product. I read other reviews people complaining about the probe too, but I figured they were just unlucky, but I've looked more and found this to be a pretty wide spread problem with Maverick and the remote thermometer smoker.I hope that they will be able to make some design changes and improve the quality of this product becuase it would be an excellent help to doing big briskets and many other smoked meats.
The battery didn't last past 3 months. Can't return since it's out of the return time period. Wasted $35.00. I think this product is used because this battery shouldn't die that fast. When I had a my camera brand new, it would take over 200 pix before the battery exhausted. This battery won't last more than 30 pics.
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.
Be warned, this powerstrip uses the NEMA 5-20 type plug, and will need an adapter if you want to plug it into a standard US outlet.Mine arrived bent along the length, so it can not lie flat on the wall.
This laptop replacement battery (NOT manufactured by Dell) advertised with a one-year warranty died within eight months and would not charge. The seller would not respond to questions about refund or replacement (online contact page). Five stars to Amazon, however, for providing a refund (order was fulfilled by Amazon for a third-party seller). I recently purchased a Dell replacement battery (also through Amazon) and it works fine and charges.
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.
these are by far the best earphones you can get. they fit in your ear and offer good isolation but just doesnt compate to open ear headphones. my Koss KSC-75 were a lot better.
UPDATE: After pondering this incident for a while, I have decided that it may indeed be MY fault that the reader got fried. Folks, be very careful when unplugging a USB device like this -- don't just yank it out of the slot. Use the taskbar icon for "safely remove hardware". Normally I am VERY careful about this, but it is possible that I was careless in my efforts to get the reader to work.SO, please take that into consideration. My other comments about the slots in the reader are still valid.****I bought one of these readers for my parents while staying with them on vacation. It worked ONCE, and not after that.Windows reports the USB ports are working correctly, and I tried reinstalling the software that comes with it, but the thing simply doesn't work anymore. The light comes on, but it will not recognize a card and is not visible as a drive even though Windows alleges that there is a USB mass storage device attached.Finally Windows said that the device had malfunctioned and was not working properly. I am computer savvy and I went through a standard troubleshooting procedure. Reboot: check. Reinstall: check. SanDisk website: check. Updated USB port drivers: check.No joy. It's dead as a doornail, and I'm returning it to the vendor for a refund.As a sidenote, the card slot for Memory Stick is awkward and it's difficult to insert the card correctly. Not that I ever got a chance to find out if it actually was correct, since the device stopped working before that.I won't be buying another SanDisk card reader.
The black case is very slim and hugs the player nicely while protecting it. It is stylish as well. However the armband is too long(unless you have huge biceps) and makes it unwieldly to wrap around your upper arm. The belt clip is flimsy and WHITE - which does not match the rest of the packaged elements which are all black. I would have looked harder for an alternate case if I knew the armband was too big and the belt clip was white.
The driver on the disc does not work and will not allow you to uninstall it (or install a working one) because it scatters the files all over your system.Only buy if you enjoy having to clean up your system or reformat it.Never got it to work.
Worked great for about a week... hasn't worked properly since then... a true classic piece of junk!Product won't turn on unless you use the stylus to push the "reset" button... then, in the middle of booting up.. it crashes with a "fatal error"..!!Based upon this experience... this is my last purchase from Amazon!
Works ok, effectively measured most of my electric use. I was only really interested in the wattage/amperage. A few days after I received it, I found the identical product at Costco for $27, but of course by then I already had one...Update: about 2 weeks later the LCD burned out rendering the device useless. So I let it sit for a year, still doesn't work so it now goes to the e-waste bin...
The size is right, its about the size of a paperback. I mainly listen to AM & FM band radio, and the reception on this little radio is awful. Its astounding it costs so much, is from a company with a good reputation, and yet performs so poorly. If you're addicted to all those non-AM & non-FM frequencies, okay, this radio is probably mediocre: bad reception, but inexpensive for what you get. When one considers the actual performance of the device, it really disappoints.If I were stranded on a desert island, Gilligan-style, I'd want one of these, but here in the big city there are cheaper, and better alternatives.
First of all this DVD player was part of the my search for "portable DVD's". i was looking for a portable to take on a trip this summer with my daughter. When I saw it I ordered it immidiately, when I got it I was like "this is big for a portable ;-). Anyway it is not a portable and it does not look like the DVD that is displayed. What I received looks like a cheaper version of what I saw online. The Sponge Bob is painted on not etched in/molded in as the pic. Mine is not square but more of a rectangle, the buttons are not round or are at the front but are square and are at the sides. Mine also has these "photo negative" looking stripes down the sides. Come to think of it ...........I am not sure that I got what I paid for.
I bought a package of these and my burner couldn't burn any of these. I think these only work for certain types of burners I had a philips magnavox burner
Generally I like Linksys products and I've been a customer for years, I am also technically knowledgeable yet in this case I have put in a good number of hours on my own and with Linksys support to solve my problems with the WRT55AG. Unfortunately I would not recommend this router because of these problems that exist even with rev 1.67 firmware on version 2 hardware:1. WRT55AG will not work wirelessly with my HP 5850 DeskJet. I need to use Ethernet. This used to work on a WRT54Gv2.2. There are daily reboots of the router at random times that I cannot correlate with any particular activity.3. I have a Vonage VoIP subscription using a Linksys RTP300 VoIP converter. The RTP300 is plugged into the WRT55AG and I have given it 'high' QoS priority based on the RTP300 MAC address. If I'm downloading a file at high speed (through a cable modem) and speaking on the phone concurrently, the WRT55AG will frequently reboot.4. any tweak I make to the firmware settings requires a reboot, this is more of an annoyance rather than a show stopper.5. My first WRT55AG died after 3-4 weeks and I had to replace it, this is probably a one-off incident though.It's really annoying that 802.11a products aren't receiving enough attention these days, since the advent of 802.11g. From my apartment I can see 26 routers with .11b/g but nobody in the .11a frequency range. Now imagine my frustration not being able to get the WRT55AG working properly!
The product is quite alright, I guess.The particular piece just didn't work right beyond the first couple of times I switched. After which I just kept getting beeping noises. Have returned it.. and expect refunds etc. Will probably get some other solution.
It's Microsoft so it has lots of issues, and after owning apple products I will never go back. This product doesn't even compare to an iPod. Once it froze up for a week and wouldn't do anything, and the battery seems to die very fast.
As a blu ray player no problems .DVDs are the problem.Almost everytime I load a dvd it wont load or get's to the FBI warning screen and just sits there until I open it again and then reload.DVD quality is great. Also the manual open close button is sporadic. Had this problem with a previous Samsung DVD player,Not happy with Samsung ,,, quality is going down accdring to recent periodicals.Will not buy another Samsung player, go Sony or LG.
I've been looking for a solid, reliable VCR to replace my 12-year-old Magnavox (which I loved). Panasonic VCRs are known for their reliability, so my first purchase was a Panasonic PV-V4623S. The features and user interface were great, except that it made more noise during operation than a Boeing 747 and was annoyingly slow to respond to the remote controls. I returned it. I purchased the Sharp VC-H965U after reading the enthusiastic reviews on this site (thanks, guys). Right out of the box it had a problem: During fast rewind, the tape counter would &quot;slip&quot;, requiring a tedious manual search to locate recorded programs. This happened almost every time. The remote has three times as many buttons as other VCR remotes, and their use is not always intuitive. The back-light for the display is turned off when the VCR is off, making the clock all but impossible to read. The user manual is not available on Sharp's web site. The VCR costs more than competitive units. This is the second Sharp consumer electronics product I have owned in my life, and I haven't been happy with either one. I'm returning this VCR.
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!
I bought this yukon and returned next day. Its' very pratical, light, has all kind of adaptions, very good design but I was unhappy because the focus is not good. You can't see very clear. Also I see unconfortable to turn the diopter, you really need to take it off of eyes to turn it because your fingers doesn't fit very well between your eyes and the lents. Also I see the IR very weak. I am writing this just because I bought it because I read all reviews and I thought everybody was right, so now you have a change to make your own seaching and if you decide to get one of this, you will remember what I wrote. I own a Night Owl Optics NODS-3, and it has better clarity, focus and better IR than this Yukon. But I am still looking for better one.
The maps on this remanufactured GPS were so old, it was useless without an update.
This is a very nice looking remote and easy to set up but just not easy to use compared to other remotes. Buttons are small, too close together and do not press smoothly. Also the remote seems very delicate and easy to break. I've tried this one and the Harmony 880 and ended up selling both on eBay and bought a Universal MX-500. I'm much happier, though it is ugly it much more practical and easer to use.
I own a previous model Hitachi DVDCam. I have had several of my DVD's become corrupt and unreadable after I had recorded (and viewed) several videos on them. I called Hitachi and after a LONG phone call was basically told that I had bad luck and they were sorry. It is a porblem with the DVD itself and they do not stand behind the DVD's (because they are from a different manufacturer). My only option is to contact a data recovery service to get back my hours of lost video. Looks like that will cost me about $200-400 for two discs.I understand that they do not make the DVD's, but their cameras use them. If I can record my videos on to them, I should be able to see those videos again. The only way to use their DVDCams are to record onto DVD's! Save your money and frustration and don't risk losing your precious family memories!
I have not been able to get this to work with Windows 7 (it worked fine for me with Vista). I have had no problems with the older 4150 model (no joystick) working with Windows 7. Any ideas out there?
I would consider myself savy with electronics as well as well versed in home theater set up. I bought this remote to centralize my control of my home theater. The concept is very interesting: a web based up to date approach to multi device management. The execution of the concept is another story. I have upgraded the firmware as well as updated the software. I have set up the devices multiple times and they have always had difficulty controlling my set up properly. Unless I happen to have a faulty unit (low likelyhood), I would recomment staying clear of this product. Perhaps the next generation will fix the faults-but they have a long way to go.
Yeah, get what you pay for is the phrase that comes to mind. As a musician, hearing (VERY audible) static in the background of my compositions ranks right up there on the enjoyment scale between chewing aluminum foil and vigorously rubbing cheese graters against my ears. I tried everything, ran each device plugged into it individually one at a time on each port, replaced AV cables with known good cables on every port, nothing worked. Static. So on the off chance that the problem might be with my top of the line music equipment that has never gave me any problems prior, I bypassed this unit. Magicly the static dessapeared! Don't know what that tells you, but to me the verdict is pretty clear. One piece of advise to the Arista company, I have a great "buzzword" for you to consider. QUALITY CONTROL! Having worked on electronics assembly lines as a kid, I'd bet 10 to 1 that the problem is some poor underpaid assembly line worker who solders the same one or two connections thousands of times a day was trying to catch up with the assembly line and in his/her haste made a cold solder on the audio output. The video side works fantastic, but audio was another story. UGLY, horrific static on every channel. My guess is poor assembly standards. The design seems to be very good, but either poor assembly or cheap materials wreck the functionality. NOT happy at all with this product.
From the pictures it looks like the same, poor placement of the "6" key that Microsoft continues in all of their "ergonomic" keyboards that have a small separation between the left and right handed keys.If you ever go to a typing class, read a book on typing, or do a computer typing program, the 6 key should be pressed by the right hand. Microsoft never seems to learn that and puts it on the left side of this keyboard. I even called them up and created an enhancement request for it years ago, but they don't seem to be able to get their thumbs out to do it correctly.The overall keyboard feels smooth and the keys are easier to use than a square keyboard. However, everytime that I need to press the 6 key, I have to relearn where it "is" as oppose to where it "should" be. If you learn typing correctly, be cognizant that the 6 key is a constant nuissance. Microsoft makes a wavey and contineous ergonomic keyboard that is "as" comfortable.Ridiculous as this sounds, if you ever try to press the "6" correctly as most typing teachers suggest, you will surely get a strain with your right finger--hence, this definately would NOT be an ergonomic solution.
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 a Direct TV receiver. I want to transmit this signal to another TV . The directions that come with the Leap Frog assumes that I will have the standard in/out RCA jacks on the back of my receiver. Well, I don't. I have jacks that say AV1 and AV2. And I have an old TV with no jacks. The ad said I could use this product with a TV of any age.The directions that come with the Leap Frog to not address this situation at all. A google search was not helpful and there was no technical information on the Terk web site. I tried a few different things, but than I thought- Hey- why bother? There is probably a way that this would work but I have better fish to fry. Back to the seller it goes.
I received the product and after placing in the batteries, the remote worked for only a day or so...then the batteries exploded inside the remote. Thinking maybe the batteries were bad, I put in another set of new batteries, which the remote again caused the batteries to explode.
I bought two of these units to bridge an existing Ethernet because of their attractive price and flexibility.However, I could not get the units to communicate faster than 500 kbit/sec in either bridging mode or AP mode. This is with both units 3 feet apart in the same room, with all other wireless devices powered off. This is far below their rating of 11 mbit/sec and much worse than the 4 mbit/sec I get in a similar setup with my Orinoco gear.After an unfruitful 1 hour session with Linksys tech support ended with them blaming the wretched performance on &quot;microwave oven or air traffic control tower interference&quot; I returned the units.
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.
This is the worst antenna I have ever seen. Before I was using an antenna I bought from a 99cents store and believe me even by putting this RCA antenna outside it is giving me the same reception. Don't go on shape.
I ordered a set of these headphones in January. Worked great but a month after I got them one of the aluminum supports that connect the phone to the main frame broke. I called Phillips and after an explanation they asked me to return the headphones. They sent me a new pair at no charge. A few weeks ago the same "arm" on the headphones broke again. (I am 81 years old and don't thank that I mistreated the phones) In any event when I called Phillips again they told me that the phones were out of warranty and there was nothing can they could do. Obviously this is the last purchase I'll ever make of Phillips products! And, by the way, the problem is the design of the headphones and the material used to hold the phone(s).Harry Nadinhnadin@cox.net
Sorry for those who will certainly disagree with my review, but IMO this is the worst in ear monitor (monitor?) that I could ever try. Not even close to a flat response, too much mid range (close to 1K~2K), absolutely no bass response (strange, someone else claimed it has an over response on the bass range), it doesn't sound even like a cheap 10 bucks mini phone. I primary bought this as a substitute for the crappy phone that comes with the Apple IPod, but now I really regret this buy. I can think it's a faulty peace but I'm not able to return it as I'm not an US resident. It's a shame a faulty (or not) piece like this, with this terrible quality coming with the JBL logo on it.
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.
Like another reviewer mentioned, this product is great until it breaks. I was running it on Win 7 for about two weeks and suddenly it just stopped functioning. I understand the company has folded and support is seemingly nonexistent. I would spend a little extra and go with a product that is well supported. I'm very disappointed in this machine.
This warranty has come in handy a couple of times. It has saved us from buying a new keyboard, and has fixed a faulty monitor. Where the trouble comes in is if you have any signs of accidental damage (related or unrelated to the component needing service), then warranty is void. In our case, our bird had taken a key off of the keyboard on our MBP and chewed a piece of the metal siding near a USB port. Well, when the laptop decided not to boot up several months later, Apple refused to work on the laptop due to the signs of damage. No amount of reasoning was going to sway them. The key and slight bend in the opening at the left USB port was enough for them to be able to throw my warranty in the trash. Wrap your laptop in bubble wrap if you buy Apple Care. No wonder Apple has so much cash in the bank!
I own the Explorist 500LE and bought this mount and the cigarette lighter adapter for the unit to use in my truck. As noted in some of the other reviews the USB connector, which also provides power to the unit, has a ridiculous screw on method of attachment. Understanding that it may be necessary to have a non standard USB type of connection for water tightness, there must be a better way to accomplish the connection.When you have the mount stuck to your winshield and try to connect the USB/external power cable it is nearly impossible to 1) get the power connector through the mounting bracket and properly aligned with the back of the Magellan and 2) be able to screw on connector that is rather tight between the back of the cradle and the mounting bracket arm that attaches to the windshield. (The same screw type connector that is used on the back of the Magellan battery compartment.) It apears that the USB connector is supposed to clip/snap into place onto the back of the bracket so you can remove the Magellan and leave the cord in place on the bracket. I couldn't get it to hold or keep the connector. Eventually the main tab that is supposed to hold the USB connector in place eventually just broke off. I found it impossible to insert the Magellan into the cradle and connect it to the external power cord without removing it from the windshield.When I received the bracket, the head was loose on the end of the flexable arm. I removed a few screws and tightened the head, which wasn't a big problem. I found the bracket itself keeps the unit as steady as can be expected and does not droop or change position over time. Whereever you move it to, it stays put. I do like the side to side pivot design of the mount that allows me to turn it to face me when I need it and can be centered so the kids/wife can see it when I don't need to.If I was just using the mount to hold the unit and didn't plan on using the external power adapter, the mount would receive a 4 out of 5. I'm a Professional Engineer and in my opinion, this system needs to be sent back to the drawing board for a new design.
i have receivfd the correct cord but it dosen't work , when connected from the monitor to the cpu it reads no connection.when another cord is used monitor works correctly. thank you
I was told buy Epson Pre-Sales that this printer would print 16.5&quot; +/- in WIDTH.IT DOES NOT !!!The maximum width of this printer is 13.6&quot; Don't buy this OLD machine! Get a newer one.&gt;:(
Scratch this off your list for concideration. it's Junk. Functions marginal, screen goes black. remote does'nt work. Last GPX unit I'll ever concider. I'll go with-out first.
Solid audio quality but these do not stay on (slip during jogging). I was disappointed but I guess I just didn't get lucky in terms of finding the perfect headphones for me. They could be perfect for someone I guess (the ones with ears that they can stay on).
I am going to begin this review by saying that there are reasons(listed below) to purchase this PDA, but if you can afford better, don't buy this one.Due to severe memory issues, my doctor suggested I get myself a PDA (back in the late 90's)with an alarm. We didn't have much money so we settled on a Handspring (for the times it was a great handheld). In 2002 we needed to upgrade so we purchased the only one we could afford (reason #1) which was the Tungsten e (Handspring went out of business). I was excited that it had sound and bright color (reasons #2&3) but was soon disappointed by many items.First, as others have mentioned, there is a loud high-pitched annoying whine it emits whenever it is on. Even if you are trying to use the sound feature by listening to music or books on tape you hear a background whine, no fun!Second, It is not compatible with much of the software you can purchase (not just shareware) for the Palm, and becomes delicate, crashing easily.Third, when it was only a year old, the power button quit working. You can turn it on by pushing other buttons, and there is a software download called "OffStroke" you can get to turn it off. So, I continued using it, however, this PDA would often crash and it could only come back from the crash with a hard reset, which required a power switch.Fourth, after I had it for about two years (using creative ways to get around the broken power switch) it completely dumped my entire calendar.I am still not sure why, I think it couldn't handle having all that info in its memory. This was a severe problem for me, thankfully I had the info on my laptop to put on a new PDA.Fifth, - I purchased a new one (so now same problems in another Palm) because I couldn't afford anything else, and already had all my important files on my computer to put on the new PDA. This new one had the same whining sound that can really hurt when you have a headache. It also crashed easily with purchased software AND, it had some of its own new problems.Sixth, this one does not hold a charge for very long. I downloaded software called "Silk Dimmer" so that I could reduce the screen light brightness and not use as much power and I am often home, so recharging is not a big problem for me. Beware though, there is no way to change the battery without paying them, which I finally did.Seventh, as a previous reviewer mentioned, the sound will intermittently quite working. I've always been able to do a soft reset to bring it back. However, recently, I can't get the sound to work for more than a minute.In Summary, I strongly suggest you pass on this one if you can. There are many problems and one thing I didn't mention is that their support is nominal unless you pay them more $$ than the Palm is worth. If you go to the support forums you will see that getting a problem-free Tungsten E is the exception not the rule.
The quality of the still pictures just @#@$........I just bought this camcorder five days ago 08-20-01 and Im going to take it back today after work. The only reason I gave it a 2 star rating is because the camcorder portion seems to be realy good, but I also wanted the still pictures to be great for [the price]. sorry JVC but you realy let me down on this one....
This eyepiece extender does not fit on the Rebel XS camera as advertised. It is too wide for the coupling.
I use my Palm V as an address book, calendar and to-do list, with a few digital notes. I also have the Dooney &amp; Bourke Palm V Case and the Palm travel kit.The Palm V is sleek and attractive, but has a few major flaws:1. The on button is not protected from being constantly activated by the case, causing the batteries to drain extremely fast.2. The flimsy cover that it comes with is not sufficient. Everybody that I know that has a palm, bought an additional case. The original case should at least be usable.3. The reset button does not clear memory, forcing me to wait for the batteries to die to clear it. No bulk delete option is provided.4. There is no USB option provided with the basic Palm for synching with USB devices.5. The rechargeable built-in battery is nice if you don't leave your cradle for more than a week, but nasty if you travel.In short, the Palm V has potential, but some simple design flaws and the need to buy a number of add-ons just to make it functional are simply unacceptable at that price tag.For my needs, I'm going to the REX 6000. It is far less expensive, much more portable, and provides both USB and PCMCIA synching out of the box.
I purchased a see-thru hard case for my new MacBook Pro. The description said that it fits all 15" Macbooks. It didn't fit mine (the box my computer came it said it was 15", but it really is 15.4"). I called the company to get a return authorization and got a message telling me to email the request. Well I have emailed them 3 times over 3 weeks and have not received anything back-no "we're busy, we'll get to soon", no nothing. This is no way to treat a customer-
I haven't been able to get this device to work. I have only tried it on Vista computers and w/ one 256 MB CF card, so maybe it works in other situations. I installed the drivers, which seemed to install properly. The light on the device lights up orange, and I saw a flicker of green once, but my computers don't recognize the device or the CF card in it. My card works fine in my camera and w/ another reader. I'll try to return it, but probably can't b/c the sys. reqs. don't claim it works w/ Vista. I'll update this review if my attempts are fruitful, either for return or for getting it to read my card.
I bought my MP600 about a month ago. For no apparent reason the printer has stopped recognizing the full yellow ink cartridge. I insert & reinsert multiple times and about 10% of the time I can get the printer to recognize the cartridge. Come on! I shouldn't have to fiddle with my printer like this after only 30 days! I'm very disappointed with this problem. However, when it does work, I do like the quality and speed. Therefore I'm torn if I would invest in a Canon in the future. Good quality printing, however unrealiable printer.
Targus CVR217 Neoprene Slip Case for 17"" Notebooks (Black/Blue)"Bag had cheap feel and looked like the clips on the shoulder strap could break easily. I returned it. Be careful to make sure that the product review you are reading is for the bag you are looking at. I made my purchase based on a review for a different bag even though it was on the page for the CVR217.
This MP3 player worked awesome for several months! then, about a week after the warrenty ended, it wouldn't work. there about 4-5 screens it goes onto regularly on the boot process, but mine goes to the second, freezes for about 3 minutes, then goen to a malfunction page. there are choices to erase all of the memory, reload the firmware, reboot, and something else. Only the reboot works, which just brings you back to the same screen. I can't sell it now, because it doesn't work, and creative won't take it back, becuase it's not warrented. I would not suggest this product to anyone!
I bought these headphones in a rush as i need a pair to tired me over the for the night. I did not expect too much, but was still incredibly disappointed.As a positive, the earphones are light and comfortable to wear. The surrounds on the ear pieces look like they should last longer than some of the other cheap/low end headphones and the long cord is also useful feature for home use. Also, the over head strap looks sturdy and the headphones fit nicely on the head. So good so far-until you plug them in.Even for low end headphones, I was very disapppointed with Sony for the poor sound quality of these headphones. They are totally lacking in bass and have unbalanced sound reproduction with too much emphasis on high frequencies-which gives the headphones a very tinny sound. At higher volumes the high frequencies quickly distort to make listening uncomfortable.The headphones also let in a lot of ambient noise and do no produce good stereo imaging (so they do not immerse you in the sound like they should and give little to no surround sound effect). Using them to listen to movies is un rewarding and contrary to the product description.Overall these are very poor headphones: I have already taken mine back and wont make the same mistake again.(As a side note for Australian users, these headphones retail for $60 at JB HiFi so if you want them-it is cheaper to buy them on amazon and have them shipped over)
Sony DVP S560D - DVD player - blackDVP S560D, Worked Great until I joined the C:13:00 Error Club, Google "Sony C:13:00" to find out more.
As soon as I received this unit, I plugged in the AC adapter, hooked it up to my stereo system using "Line Out" and successfully played an MP3 CD that I had recorded. Finally, I had a means of randomly playing 150 of my favorite songs without having to use my computer. Life was good!Two weeks later, I played the SAME CD and the unit would not work. It would pause every 10 or 15 seconds, and hang up from 2-3 seconds. I thought perhaps the CD was bad, so I burned another one. Same results. It would play regular music CD's just fine, but not MP3's. I already owned 3 portable music playing units. I wanted to play MP3's!Since the "original packaging", required ..., was a blister pack and is immediately destroyed when opened, I couldn't return it for a refund. My only choice was to send this two-week old unit to Memorex for a replacement. If the replacement does the same thing, I guess my only choice will be to throw it in..and chock it up to "Never buy from the Internet again" lessons learned.
I have purchased three of these, everyone of them failed. Thirty day warranty is not enough to cover the eventual problems that occur. The dock, while functioning, was just what I was looking for. I have never bought a more worthless item, to date!!
It's great when it works. Sometimes it can't find the most common items in it's bank of items. You can add items to the bank but it is very frustrating because the cursor moves all over the alphabet making it hard to choose the correct letters. When you are able to add an item sometimes it still doesn't recognize the item you just added. I should return it before I take a hammer to it!
Very well made, and with a cable connector it might work, but with the adapter it was worse than just a plain wire antenna....
It's simple. The fan is loud. It gets louder. I call. They say, "Sure we'll replace it for a $30 fee (oh, and you have to front the cost of another card since we don't trust you to mail the old one back on your own dime)." Thanks guys. I'll remember to tell my friends about you.
A rotten, nonworking product that is backed up by a shoddy set of return and replacement policies and arrogant, unhelpful tech support. For almost $400, I got a drive that did not work at all. It made a short whirring noise when I connected it and then just sat there. My computer never recognized it. The light on the front is the only part that seemed to operate properly. Technical support quickly exhausted the few feeble suggestions they had (change the cable, plug directly into the wall, etc.) Then, they blamed it on shipping and the possibility of loose cables. They sent me illustrated instructions on how to dismantle the drive and check the cable seatings (this apparently happens a lot). When that didn't work, they said they would replace the drive with a rebuilt one (cobbled together out of "usable" parts from returned duds) and said they weren't sure exactly when the replacement would be shipping, though I could count on it not being anytime soon. Furthermore, if I wanted to get the new drive before they had received the useless one, they insisted on charging my credit card $550 to "encourage" me to return the bad one. Of course, they don't get involved with refunds; for that, I was told, I needed to contact the Amazon merchant who sold it, which I'm doing.
Alas, it makes a very noticeable hum even when it's OFF! I have to unplug it if I want the noise to stop. Very disappointing.But if size matters to you, it's worth mentioning that it's surprisingly small, especially in comparison to other portable stereos. It is easy to carry and fits anywhere.(edit dec08.2006: and now it's incredibly fickle, frequently interrupting a cd with "ERR" or not even playing it at all. i want to replace it, but where are all the red cd players?)
I have been using sandisk porducts particulary their compact flash cards and when I needed a reader I bought this one. It worked 3 times and died. It has to be one of the most poorly made readers I've ever used. It indicated no software was needed but that not the case. It has to be unplugged everytime you use it.STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT ITS GARBAGE!
I bought the camera for it's size and web quality pictures. So, at first, it seemed be what I wanted, until the enclosed battery went dead. I was only getting 10 pictures for each set of batteries. The time delay in turning the camera on and the delay of picture taking just added to the lack of development this camera had. I missed too many shots.
Mouse is clunky, feels too big for my hand - frequently 'lost' connection and then finally just stopped working all together.I expected better from a Microsoft mouse.
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.
I bought this printer back in February 2005 and it has been the biggest ink hog ever. I buy a lot of printers for my business, but I really needed an all in one that had a good automatic scanner and would print photos from my memory card. Out of the box, it is a super thrill - it works great, it looks good, it prints great pictures and it scans fast and trouble free. The biggest down side to this printer is the way it senses the ink levels in the cartridges. It allegedly is an ink dot counter but that's not true it really has a light sensor and when your ink cartridge is about half full, you get an out of ink message and the machine will not do a thing. Even if all you want to do is scan, you can't even get the machine to turn off. It's incredible that an "empty" ink cartridge would lock up the machine, but that's how Brother wanted it apparently. The only way to get it to work again is to put in a new ink cartridge. Since Brother's ink cartridges are not "full" when you buy them, you really get very little printing from the cartridge. Seems like no one at Brother will tell you how to fix this problem, they talk to you like "whats the problem?" In the meantime, I'm replacing those little ink cartridges every month and every time the "empty" cartridge is half full. A couple of times the cartridges looked nearly full. If you print on a regular basis - you are going to spend a fortune on ink. Even with the remanufactured cartridges.I finally figured out how to get around the light sensor. But I am moving this machine to occassional use only and scanning - and I'm getting my secretary a laser MFC machine. You can bet it won't be another Brother though.
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 cannot believe that the Zune comes without a manual!I would like to use Windows media player to managee my Zune's content but instead I have to use a software that I do not like at all.I was hoping to move the music, pictures and videos from my computer using the Zune as an external drive.I find it very cumbersome!!!
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.
La bateria que llego es referencia CGA-S006E, y a pesar de que si entra en la c&aacute;mara no es exactamente la referencia ofrecida, no estoy seguro de usarla en mi c&aacute;mara FZ-28
Purchased this Sony Slave Flash as an accessory to my Sony digital camera. Right before the warranty expired it quit working. Assuming it needed a new battery, I replaced it, only to have it quit again after a few light ups. By the time I realized the Slave Flash (and not the batteries) was at fault, the warranty had expired. I contacted Sony, explained that I had given their Slave Flash the benefit of the doubt by replacing batteries instead of contacting them, but they wouldn't help me a bit - no replacement and no repairs. In fact, they said it couldn't be repaired at all. I was advised to purchase a replacement Slave Flash. No thanks.
I've used 4 other D-links all with good success. Decided to try "N" to help stream HD video from my upstairs PC's that I cannot reach with Cat6. This router was a snap to set up. I set it up as a WAP only for N...leaving my older DGL-4300 dedicated to G. I was up and running in no time, one PC showing 270, the other showing 300mbs. Then after 3 days, it just quit working. So, in trying to restart it, I noted that it would not save settings. Not even the time, date, password. Factory resets did no good. Nor would it accept a firmware upgrade (this was a V4 running the 1.21 firmware). A few days fooling with D-link support is what turned me off. I did not expect much from them. But this was pathetic. They blamed my PC, my O/S, my Browser...but would not come close to saying they had bad hardware or firmware. They were clueless...yet if you search D-link forums, you find many people having the same issue as me...router not saving settings. I decided life is too short to put up with this, so I sent it back to Amazon....Thank Them for great return policy! I have no doubt this router works well for many. Perhaps it is just the recent Hardware version 4 and the firmware. But, it is time for me to try another brand. I'll cross my fingers and hope I get lucky...I know that all of them seem to have their share of issues. By the way. When it comes to web surfing, N is only an eyeblink faster than G. I was just about to benchmark streaming video on N, when the router failed.
this thing does not work..yhad mi thinking my cassete player was messed up but that was not the case. i then got one from radioshack and that one works perfectly fine. i mean i paid a dollar for it so i guess i got what i deserve....DONT reccomend this product FFFFFF for fail lol
Lot's of hissing and nearly impossible to find a frequency not being used by a radio station. Additionally, the radio volume has to be nearly all the way up to hear sufficiently.
As of this date (June 2004) the Windows XP USB drivers (updated version 1.1 from the Aiptek web site) for this camera seem troublesome. The Aiptek web site does not offer useful troubleshooting for this relatively new model as of yet. Do not buy this newly released camera at this point.
Bought two of these hoping they would work with my new iMac 27" i7 3400. They don't. Threw them away. End of story.
If you bought this printer because of its nifty Wi-Fi features, expect to be disappointed. Because, most of the time, you'll have to hook it up with a USB cord which completely defeats the purpose of having a Wi-Fi printer.Trying to scan with this thing is a joke. Most of the time, you'll get a message on the display screen that says "Cannot retrieve application list." Then you go to Lexmark's website, download their drivers... everything works again! But it'll be short-lived when the same problem happens again and you have to keep reinstalling the drivers over and over and over again every time you want to scan. Sometimes reinstalling the drivers doesn't even work!And, hopefully when you hear the words, "Problem communicating with the printer" you don't have a huge essay of some sort due tomorrow because you'll be bawling your eyes out trying to get the thing to spit out your paper. Same "solution" of having to install/reinstall the drivers.As stated in other reviews, printing is slow. It's possible to go to the Properties menu before printing and to select Quick Print. However, there does not seem to be a feature which makes the Quick Print default so you have to do that every single time you want a quick print.It seems that this particular model is no longer for sale (thank goodness), but, while looking for solutions for my own problems, it seems that a lot of Lexmark printers have this issue. I'm definitely not buying another Lexmark ever again.
I got this camera for Christmas in 2002. At first I thought it was great. The colors were wonderful and the camera was easy to use. But after nearly a year of use, I'm beginning to change my mind.I have the camera dock, but have it hooked up to only one of my computers. I've tried interfacing the camera with my laptop just through the USB cable and can never get it to work. The software simply says it cannot detect the camera. I've had similar issues using the dock, but eventually get it to work (I have Win 98).The dock also seems to have problems charging the battery. It says the battery is fully charged, yet when I go to use the camera, it flashes the low battery symbol and shuts off. I've resorted to using regular alkaline batteries, but of course that's a more expensive option.And the most annoying issue so far is that when I shut the camera off, the lens cover does not close. The lens retracts and the camera shuts off, but the cover stays open. Today I had to turn the camera on and off about 15 times before the lens cover closed. Now I'm afraid to turn the camera back on.Also, under flourescent lights, this camera gets colors all wrong.
Decided to save a few dollars and purchase a visor instead of a Palm. Am I kicking myself now...First off this is about double the size of the palm pilot, very thick and very cheap feeling. Whereas my friend's palm is as thin as a wallet and able to fit in his trouser pocket, mine is clunky and is currently pulling &quot;briefcase duty&quot;.Secondly, this is is very poorly made. Guess you get what you pay for, but the plastic casing so cheap and flimsy you can actually bend the shape with a tight grip, ( as I did).Thirdly, this may not affect all of you, but my office does have Palm OS software that makes our lives a bit easier on the road. Although this claims to be Palm OS compatible, the Palm OS that it is fully compatible has been upgraded now three times. Can not upgrad the Visor's OS, so basicly these programs and any new programs will be unable to be used on the Visor.Guess if you plan to use this for addresses and numbers it is fine. If you plan on carrying this in your briefcase or purse it is fine. But the three drawbacks mentioned above were not made present in the product description.Will try unloading this cheap imitation of a Palm and get myself the real deal. If your needs are close to mine, do yourself a favor and avoid this item.
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.
Based on this book I can tell the author had a lot of anger towards the treatment of black woman. If only she would take the time to discover that no matter how bad society or men of color will treat you, there is a way that you can still be happy in life.
Positives, puts out good video. I purposely bought a TV and VCR from the same manufacturer to simplify remote control problems. I will not buy from panasonic again. The VCR remote can control the TV, but there are two vcr/tv buttons, they do different things, but it isn't obvious or intuitive when to use which one. This machine has a lot, and I mean a lot of buttons on the remote. The VCR has no RCA video jack out, but it does have one for video in and there is no explanation for this from customer service. There are an endless list of illogical inconsistencies with this machine. Unless you want complications in your life, avoid this machine.Overall, I recommend you avoid this machine, unless you like looking through manuals to figure out what button to push for what. The video output is nice though, can you tell I'm trying to be positive.
My unit came in DOA. Will have to RMA it. After getting it in DOA, which is rare as most companies actually test there units before sending them out, I checked out more extensive reviews on other web sites where many complained of the unit working for a period of time (weeks to months) and then just shutting off while they were in the middle of working even though there was no power loss. Others complained of the smell. I fortunately did not experience either of these issues as mine would not even power up at all.There are units from Eaton available for a similar price that are much better quality would recommend these over this unit or its cousins.
While this case looks rather cool, it doesn't fit properly on the 60GB. You can get one side locked securely, but you will not be able to (under any circumstances) secure the other side, cuz it's too small.
It is VERY cheap 18 or 20 AWG and Amazon should read these reviews and REMOVE this product.
I bought this item after looking at the positive reviews and expecting some difficulty in hooking up this piece. I was surprised at the time I spent on this. I also talked to multiple customer support agents. They couldn't figure it out and came to a conclusion that the item I bought was faulty. I returned this piece and bought Logitech wireless music system and hooked it up in 10secs!!!
Got brand new TV about 2.5 years back. Now it has horizontal blurring lines across the entire TV. I called Samsung and they asked me to take it for repair to authorized repair center for after-warranty repairs. However TV-Unlimited, the supposedly authorized repair shop in San Jose has C- bbb rating and 1-star yelp rating.I called a couple of other shops and am told that the main board has gone bad. It is better to throw this TV away and instead get a new TV.I wish, I got Sony instead.
I purchased this item and the first time I went to clean it the film type coating that keeps it from sliding around the screen of my pda started peeling off. It looked bad so I rubbed all the film off and now the cover slides around on the pda screen. Still offers protection to the pda screen but moves around.
If you want 1980s style ghetto blaster sound then get these.I got these because the reviews were good but man do they suck! Seems like they got the Ohm's wrong or something. Basically you can't hear the tweeters! As if the tweets are at 32 ohms (headphone) and the drivers are at 8 Ohms. I put these side to side with my Yamaha NS-AW150BL speakers and it's night and day. Get the Yamaha's! The Yamaha tweeters are crisp and clean and the Pyle's, well I can't hear them. The Pyles frequency range is just the muddy mid range that bothers most people ears. I thought maybe Outdoors they would fill better but it's just not the case.I have probably 10 different sets of speakers (being I have a pro recording studio, home theater, car stereos) and these aren't even close to my worst other set of speakers. If they paralleled 1 or 2 more tweeters into the enclosure it may sound ok.All the others raters are tone def.
I've had constant problems with this card since I upgraded to XP. I've given up on trying to make this work and I'm going to go buy another card.
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.
I also purchased the Wal-Fart special Viore 42" Plasma PDP42V18HA the day after thanksgiving. Mine crapped out today and Viore says basically I am SOL.No one will repair this TV locally.Never buy from Viore and stay out of Wal-Fart.Support you local shop owners.
5 CD/DVD changer but unable to change disk without totally stopping playing.Good sound otherwise.
Ordered the Brown Zune at a great price. Three days later, got a notice that my order was cancelled, they oversold the Zune! They were sorry, and I could order another one, different color, for $70 more.In my state, we call that bait and switch.Never will order from that company again.
Had these earphones for a little over 1 year. Sounded fine and held up under exercise usage. Wire covering has now split exposing the wire in 5 different parts of the wire and is now unusable. I did not cause the damage. Might not have bought them if I knew this could occur.
They advertise that Maxtor works well with this device. They don't say that you must reformat disk destroying its ability to be used directly on Windows. Further you can't use Maxtor one-touch software.A good idea but a silly implementation.
I loved it for a month. I was very careful about ejecting it properly and the whole bit. After one month all my files started becoming corrupted. Luckily I had already backed up everything. Hopefully they will refund me, or send me a brand new, more reliable one.argh.
I want to like this keyboard and overall I think it has a very nice feel. But the space key is very difficult to press down. Hunting through reviews, I noticed quite a few complaints about this (some reviews going back to 2007) and Im guessing that some of the keyboards have the problem some dont -- luck of the draw. Regardless we all know what a keyboard should feel like (and if MS puts an ergonomic on the box I expect it to feel better than that), also this problem has been around for over a year and they are still shipping keyboards with the problem. A design flaw with the keyboard and a inability to manage quality in the MS hardware group.
My main gripe is that this card WILL NOT work with Window's new Media Center Edition. You have to install it first to find that out. Follow that up with poor video quality and a totally inadequate web support function and you have a device that's below average.
I assumed this had the features listed for other Gxt series but it doesn't. The radio has 1 senitivity level for vox (as oppossed to 3), has no 100+privacy channel availability (like other gxt models), no NOAA weather channel, and no rechargable battery pack (which I didnt' expect it to). The range was about the same or slightly less that the uniden 2059ck (20 mile) set I also got (7-8 blocks where one is in the house and the other is in a car). The uniden had much better features (see my review). The brochure they send with the unit states " all gxt series radios" and then list the features including 3 levels of VOX, 121 privacy codes, monitor and channel scan (there is monitor feature but no scan), vibrate alert, noaa weather channel. I got the surveillance headsets and on vox they work well (although you have to turn your head to your lapel to talk into the mic and be heard). Antonline is great, I got the product in 1 week from order, shipped next day UPS.
I bought the Kingston version from this company and they crashed my computer. I thought the Ram was new but it was used garbage . I am pretty techie , and this was a big disappointment . I don't see how Amazon lets them sell anything on here . I did a Ram test on this product and it didn't pass one time. I use the same brand except 2 512mbs and they worked perfect , but this company must not test there product . :/ thanks for nothing . I recommend doing a full system backup before installing this companies products
I bought this camera 1 week ago, I am still trying to figure out how to use it. The viewing menu is so small I can hardly read it, even with glasses on. I had three people trying to help me figure it out and couldn't do it. I am in the process of trying to understand the manual, that is very hard to do, it is no easy to read. I bought this camera because it was supposed to be a simple point and shoot, not so, there are more instructions to read and understand than anything I have ever bought. I tried to return it but couldn't because I opened the package, how else would I know its complicated and impossible to use? so I am stuck with this thing and I have not been able to take one picture. If you want a simple camera, forget this one. Stick to a company that just makes cameras.
I bought this to play movies on my computer and watch on my TV. After a few months, the end that connects to the computer stopped working and I had to loop the wire under by computer to keep pressure on the connection. I thought my computer might be the issue so I tried another wire. The second one (different brand) worked fine, and still works.
Pros...-Sounds better than a FM transmitter ever will-Charges your IPod without the extra cables around, and free-ing my cigarrette lighter-No longer having to deal with the cup holder and all those extra accesoriesCons...-Slow interface with the IPod (it takes like a second or so to switch from artist to artist)-Only 8 characters for titles/artist, no scrolling-Once you switch the sort order from album to artist, it brings you back to first artist on your listCould this product be improved? absolutely! I'd like to see the ability to switch back and forth from artist/album without going all the way back to the first artist/album you have. Some scrolling on the titles/artists would be good too.Can I live with this product the way it is now? yea.. I guess that's what playlists are for, as long as I don't have to hear all the hiss and static from those FM transmitters anymore.
It took a few weeks of trying to understand some guy from India on the phone to figure out that their software stinks. I then used Real One to download the music. That worked good for six months. Then the on/off switch decided to go off all the time. I would recommend another company. I got my brother a newer model and he hasn't figured out why he can't download onto it yet. It keeps telling him the there is no storage. He even went to an Ivy league school!
You'd be out of your head to buy this half-rate pretender. I had it, returned and just got the Sonic Blue Riovolt. A far superior product. I'd venture to say it 4x as good as this thing and only thirty bucks more. I give Memorex credit for getting it out to market quick but now it must bow in. Amazon should have volt soon go to cnet to see who has it now.
Don't waste your money on this software, unless you intend to &quot;play&quot; architect simply to exercise folly. But if you're serious about designing a house - TO LIVE IN - and want to draft plans to submit to a contractor, or simply to a REAL architect for final drafting, then you need to look elsewhere. While this software is reasonably user-friendly, it is terribly impractical. For example, it lacks the capability for a user to specify default preferences, requiring the user to recursively assign object characteristics to each individual object. As the plans become more complex by adding walls, doors, windows, etc. (the things one wants in a house design), the software becomes increasingly slow: a screen refresh, for example, can take 15-20 seconds (granted this performance is platform dependent). This software frequently crashes, though to its credit, it does auto-save right up to the moment of the crash. The 3D viewing is terribly substandard as well - no need to comment further. A preview of the recently released upgrade to this software shows that the software designers added or modified a number of the bells and whistles, but have ignored the problems that inhibit real functionality and practicality.
I usually look at the customer reviews. This time I didn't. Anyway, if you have read the other three then you know that Restock It will not send you the projector it is advertising. I didn't receive the mount, like the others. I just didn't receive anything except an email saying that my money was being refunded and listing "Account Adjustment" as the reason. Save yourself some time and effort and avoid dealing with restockit.
the price is spical and the screen is quality its good for every one want to buy a realability LCD to save your eyes
This may be a good laser printer, but the very high cost of these cartridges (a set of four costs MORE than the printer itself!!!) negates everything else about this specific printer. What a grand RIPOFF! Next, they'll be charging us '3 figures' AND your 'first-born' for a cartridge!
I bought this cooling pad over other pads because the pictures showed a lip at the front of the product that could hold my laptop on our portable computer table we use with the tray at an angle, but it does not work; the ledge is too thin and the feet for the product protrude through the top and raise the laptop above the useful height of the lip. I am sure it works great as a cooler, it is substantial and sturdy; just not for my needs. I need a cooler for my HP that can't keep itself cool enough on any surface. I think I may need to toss my computer table, or my laptop.
I tested this cooling pad under a variety of conditions to measure whether it truly made a difference and was surprised to find that temps on myApple MacBook Pro MB471LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop (2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Slot Loading SuperDrive)actually rose when I used it.I tested by performing tasks like permissions repair, copying files over my local network, watching YouTube videos, playing iTunes, and running disk tests withSummitsoft Disk Tools Pro (Mac)and measuring the temps with the free iStat Pro widget. The enclosure base temps didn't budge, but the CPU and CPU heatsink temps actually rose by several degrees when I plugged the Kinamax into the Macbook Pro's USB port. When the cooling pad wasn't being used, temps did not rise as quickly. I am guessing that the USB power draw from the Kinamax cooling pad caused temps to increase, a counter-productive result.The Kinamax is also loud, especially when compared to the nearly silent operation of the Apple laptop. My guess is that the cooling pad would be much, much quieter if a single large fan was used instead of the three smaller fans.On some positive notes, the cooling pad has an On/Off switch, it is among the least expensive available, and its rubber feet effectively prevent it from scratching either the laptop placed on top of it or the surface on which it is placed.I returned the Kinamax and will continue my search for an effective cooling pad.
I bought the Tungsten E back in November 2003, and since then it has worked beautifully. However, yesterday I tried to turn it on and there was no response. I tried a soft, warm, and hard reset in an attempt to get the unit back to it's original state. All of these efforts failed. When I was finally able to get the PDA back and running, it soon froze up and required another reset, with the same results occurring in subsequent attempts. This problem happened right out of nowhere without a single warning sign. I called technical support but all they could say is that they regret to inform me that my warranty had expired, but they could repair it for a mere $125! That's almost what I paid for it in the first place. I just can't trust them again. I mean, the unit died exactly on day 91 (seriously). It doesn't seem possible to be just a coincidence.Maybe this dilemma only occurs in rare cases, but personally I will never buy another palm device again. I have been thoroughly disgusted with them. There tech support is less than impressive as well. Not only was it a struggle just trying to understand what the person was saying, but they actually wanted to charge me $25 for talking to them 1 day after my warranty expired! I don't want anything to do with this company anymore. I'm going to look into Pocket PC's.As far as the Tungsten E's performance goes however, it more than satisfied my needs for the 3 months that it worked. It really is a wonderful product, and it is just sad that this had to happen. I am very disappointed; however, I can't say I totally wasted my money. My experience with the device was quite a pleasure while it lasted. For those of you that do decide to purchase it, I wish you luck. My advice would be to look into getting an extended warranty just in case.
I would give this handheld 5 stars - it has all the functions I need plus a nice bright screen if (and that's a big if) I could actually use it. After 90-day warranty expired, my unit started making a horrible whining noise that is coming from the screen - I don't even want to turn it on anymore, because I can't stand the noise. I don't think I'm buying another PalmOne product, just because they let so many people down by refusing the fix this defect. Just do a search on google to see how widespread this problem is. As far as I am concerned this kind of thing is next to stealing. (Knowingly releasing a defective product, taking customers' money and refusing to replace the product when the problem shows up) You may get lucky though. My girlfriend has had this same model for as long as I had it and it's still quiet.
I purchased a LabelWriter about a year ago and had nothing but problems with it. I exchanged the unit for a new one and surprise! surprise! have the same problems. Would not buy under any circumstances.
This T V lost color after one year and there is no where to call to get it fixed. Buyer beware.
I had purchased this Sony Charger almost a year ago for use with my digital camera and after that year of "use" I am still as disappointed as I was after the first week.Pros: The only one I can think if is that Sony really could have made a fantastic product and didn't or chose not to.Cons: The charged batteries only remain charged for maybe two days before going dead. They could be in my camera, in the charger or laying next to the charger on the table they will always be stone dead. Needless to say this makes the batteries relatively useless and considering that that was the sole reason for buying the charger, to have charged batteries when I need them, it makes the whole situation very annoying.I had originally purchased this product because it was so highly rated and seemed like it would be perfect for my needs. I'm not telling you not to purchase this product, but just be warned that you could end up with useless piece of junk that makes you never want to buy anything Sony again.
I have trackballs on every computer in the house. They aren't optical like this one, but I wish they were. No more cleaning!But I can't for the life of me operate this one like the others. I am used to the index finger moving the ball and the thumb doing the clicking, so I am constantly fighting this thing! Plus my thumb doesn't have the range of motion that my finger does, so it isn't as easy or as quick to move as the other kind!The part that really gets me though, is that my little finger and ring finger goes to sleep and then I get pins and needles!Maybe you can get used to it, but I won't! Will be replacing this thing ASAP.
DVD player is not good. couple of my friends had samsung dvd player everybody has same problem.
This is actually a pretty good camera if you look at thefeatures. The pictures are awesome, and the zoom is powerful.I really like the autofocus. It draws a little rectanglearound the item that the camera thinks it should focus on,so you know before taking the picture. The camera issturdily made, chunky, and easy to hold. The price is alsogreat.So why do I give it 1 star? This camera eats batterieslike CRAZY! I don't mean it gets annoying after a while,it gets annoying right away. I tried several goodrecharageables, and I still run out of batteries after about20 pictures. Once the batteries die, the lense won't close.that's a problem when you're walking around.As I already stated, the camera itself is great, but thebattery situation is so bad that it makes the camera virtuallyuseless. I traded mine in for a coolpix 3200, and I'm lovingit.
I have had mixed success. Sometimes the charger works right, but if the dock connector is not just right in the iPhone, or if you move the iPhone around, it will usually stop charging! Very annoying, especially with the vibrate going on and off over and over.
I loved my little Seagate 5.0GB drive, even after the first one crashed and burned. But the second time, I cannot forgive. I carried it everywhere in my pocket, and maybe that was part of the problem, but if it can't handle that then it is no good to me. Solid state memory, here I come.
I received the battery fast. However it doesn't fit the space of the battery holder with my Lumix camera. I am going to return it.
I've all ready wrote one review of this poor product. Here is some more information to keep you away from the saddness and heartbreak it has caused my family and I. We have a JVC t.v. (mid range quality w/Svideo input and optical), and a JVC VCR (top end quality at it's time, still works well with DSS, and the t.v.). The dvd player is still doing what all these people are telling you it does. It will STOP playing dvd's entirely about 6-8 months after purchase if you are unlucky. If you still cannot find a comparable dvd player for the price. Go ahead and take your chances. You may get one that is put together just right... or you may be buying a new one in just another year at most. On the fact that you must have a high end t.v. for this player to work.... BS! The t.v. has nothing to do with the dvd player's ability to read and play dvd's. The t.v. is only the end result. In other words it only has to do with displaying the picture... NO MORE! The dvd player itself contains all the decoding software and what not to play dvd's. So don't believe if you have a WEGA or even a brand new Plasma flat screen that this player will work.
This case came with the ipod I purchased; in fact, it's one of the reasons I didn't purchase the 10G model. However, as a previous reviewer stated, you simply cannot use the ipod while it's in this case - it's only good for transporting it. There are other case options available that allow you to leave the ipod in the case and access its controls. I'm personally waiting for the Xtreme Mac case to become available. All controls can be accessed inside the case. You can charge the ipod while it is in the case (you can't with this case). It costs less and is made of leather, not nylon.
This rewinder is a garbage. I did not buy from Amazon, but I would like to share my experience to others. I should have read the reviews before the purchase. This thing does not have a counter. The lid is hard to close. It does not stop and pop open when tape is fully rewinded. The instruction is poor. And it is too costly to return to where I bought it. I used a long rubber band to replace the broken drive belt in my old rewinder. It works!
I was very unhappy with this purchase. It is okay if you do not care about sound quality. I was expecting a little better sound. The speakers that came with my computer sounded better (not much).
I tried and tried to get this to work to no avail. I connected the transmitter to my DVR and the receiver to a second television. It seemed to be connected, but not picking up the picture. I was transmitting over a distance of 20 feet through one wall. The return with Amazon was very easy.
I don't do very much printing, so my printers tend to last several years. This one lasted a few months at best, and I had to replace the ink cartridges almost monthly. The cartridges are just as expensive as the printer itself. This printer is pretty much a plan to keep you spending [$] on HP supplies every month.
After reading reviews on other Elite Screens I was a little worried about the condition the unit would be in when it arrived. Most claim that the units arrived damaged due to poor packaging or rough handing during shipping.When my Screen arrived it was very well packaged with two seperate cardboard boxes with banding straps around each. There was no indication of rough handling to the package. The external box had a printed message " NOTE to Shipper and Receiver this item left in perfect condition. Please note any damage to the package and report it on the shipping reciept."I really thought that they had corrected the problems everyone mentioned in their reviews. That was until I opened the package. While removing it from the box I heard what sounded like parts rolling around inside the case. I opened it and didnt see anything. I inserted the center rod and extended the screen. The first thing I noticed was what appeared to be two puncture markes at the top of the screen in the black boarder. Then I tried to lower the screen it wouldnt retract. Upon inspection I identified that the retention rod was not attached to the case. I located one of two missing screws in the case (the sound I mentioned above.) There is no way these came loose in shipping.The bottom line is that the screen is a piece of junk. This was not a shipping problem. They have poor quality control. I had to get help to roll the screen up and now have to deal with returning it for a refund.Great concept, poor product.
I purchased this unit in Jan. 2010 to backup my desktop PC. It powered off by itself so often some of my files got corrupted. Tech support insisted the unit was overloaded by my PC which draws less than 300W and within the limit of the backup unit. This unit even powered off when no equipment plugged into it. I switch to another brand with similar spec and have no problem at all.
Got it for my kids for Chirstmas open it up plug it in turn it on stays on for 1-2 secs then turns off. That all it will do!!!!When I say worst then garbage I mean some garbage has a value!!
please ignore this review.I was wrong about the type of camera.....(the type that I've tried was Sharkdiver sl301)sorry.
I hate this unit with a passion and I sell the things. Its cheap, 299.99 at most retail place right now and that's what you are getting. The One died in 24 hours, while plugged in and never turned back on. It also directed us to a road that was headed into the Pacific Ocean, there is no road across in the pacific last time I checked. It acquired Satelites ONCE and then never acquired them again. And good luck talking to customer service, both I talked to didn't speak english...A dreadful unit, maybe TomTom could go work at Walmart
I used this headset just one or two times a day. After only 10 months, the wire that connects the microphone came off so no one can hear me.
all the technology aside....I couldn't handle the disk itself, you can't even see what you're doing, it's friggin impossible to load, hard to eject, great if you're a gnome, but for us HUMANS....like eating with an itty bitty fork. Hey you can take the itty bitty fork everywhere. and be just as frustrated, everywhere.
I bought this specifically so that i could listen to my cd's while doing my daily activities. Great idea but could not fit my player into the holder let alone carrying it around with me. Was waiting to see if my new cd player fit in but just read the reviews and it looks doubtful. Glad I only spent $8.00 total with shipping. Do not buy this holder. Save your money.
Although I did not purchase this model printer, HP printers are a waste of money. I purchased a brand new multifunction laserjet printer HP Color LaserJet CM1312 at Officemax. I had to replace this printer twice only to get refurbished printers from HP which now is again malfunctioning. I used to value the HP brand, but the prince and the poor quality is not worth the investment. These printers have a very short usage period and basically are a piece of junk.
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.
Thanks to Chris as I cut and pasted part of his review. As soon as I put the cassette in the deck it starts clicking (loudly) and won't stop until I eject the cassette. It's incredibly annoying because unless you turn the music up really loud you can still hear it.That brings me to the second issue: the volume is so low that I have to turn my stereo almost all the way up to drown out the clicking!But the seller is fast and it was well packed.. This is the second on I have tried. not worth sending back so I may try another one
This is a very "no-frills" type of transmitter, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's easy to use, and you can still use your cigarette liter (say to charge a phone or something) while you're listening to your MP3 player over the radio. It's easy to use, and I didn't have any trouble receiving the signal loud and clear over my stereo. However, it developed a short in the wire that connects to your MP3 player after about 7 months. The cord is hard wired into the device, and cannot be replaced. The short got very bad, very quickly and the whole thing was all but unusable after 8 months. I leave my FM transmitters in my car, so perhaps the fluctuations in temperature played a role. In my opinion, this is not a good buy. There is an FM transmitter made by Soundfly on Amazon that I've had much better luck with.
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 realize that I got the thing for next to nothing, but that is not because I did not need it and I paid S&H after I received the item that looked nothing like the picture I plug in the phone in the car, the first time I unplugged it the entire thing fell apart. I would not buy again....
This is a P.O.S... Don't spend your money on this...
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.
First I'll say I have liked Canon printers in the past. I have an i860 that is still doing great, but it didn't have scanner/copying capabilities, so I purchased the MP600....BIG mistake. First, the print quality for photos is not as good as the i860, the MP600 pics are no better than a cheap printer...I have an ancient HP Deskjet 832C that does better! I take a lot of photographs, and wanted something to print, scan and basically do it all !! After I'd owned this printer about six months, it began giving me an error message saying that all print cartridges were not in place, and yes, when I checked, the magenta had popped up out of the chamber it sits in.....Popping it back down should fix the problem, yes??? NO.....it merely popped back up again when the lid was lowered!! And this printer will do NOTHING when the cartridges are not sitting perfect..ie,it will not scan anything into the computer. Sometimes after re-setting the cartridge about six or seven times, it will work once. And I have replaced the magenta cartridge twice, thinking it was just a defective cartridge. Still no improvement!! So I am left with a printer that was an expensive mistake. I have to say as a positive that it is intuitive to learn how to use, and the design is a good one, but I am wondering if Canon is now "out-sourcing" its manufacture of printers. I can no longer trust the quality of their printers. I have always used Canon cartridges, and the ink quality is good. I don't trust the compatiable brands on my photos or printers. I also use Canon Pro paper, which I recommend.I will be looking at a different brand as I now need an All-in-One that is reliable. I do not recommend buying this !! Look elsewhere!!
Even though others have had only a percentage of these work for them, i thought i'd gamble. i only needed one, but i purchased two in case one didn't work. Neither of them worked. i found an old relay that worked intermittently (kept it for situations like this), put it in and it worked. That's how i know both of the Absolute relays didn't function straight out of the box. Stay away! you get what you pay for.
i bought this keyboard about 1 yr ago. this morning, after a routine cleaning, the enter key, both shift keys and the question mark key stopped working. i tried a lot of things to fiz the problem, apparently, the letter 'aks' stops working as well. anyway, in the end, i realized it was the keyboard itself...i remember when i decided to purchase this keyboard, even though the price of this keyboard was on the high end of all the keyboards that were available. however, i felt like since this is something that im gonna use everyday, i might well just spend the money and buy something thats going to last. but now, just after using it for little for a yr, the keyboard is done.... i mean the keyboard looks nice, big, easy to use, but in terms of reliability, it is pretty poorly constructed....
it looks nice but i can't use it because the company never sent me a disc to set it up.
Due to the lack of info on the web about this mic I thought i should comment...I recently decided to get a DV-CAM to make promos for my bass guitar company. I spent a great deal of time finding a consumer camcorder w/ a mic in and settled on a pv-gs300. The built in mic on the gs300 is ok but recording electric bass with a mic is quite difficult. After several comparision tests between the built-in mic and the sima it became blatantly apparent that the sima was garbage. Huge amounts of hiss and noise and very uneven frequency response! The built-in mic sounded beautiful in comparison. For the price I figured this mic was marginal but thought it would at least be useable...it is not. If your looking for the worst possible sound for your videos I'd highly recommend it!So, the search continued... I settled on a Rode Videomic which is fantastic!RODE VideoMic Directional Camcorder MicrophoneThey also make a stereo video mic if you need stereoStereo VideoMic. The Rode video mic has extremely low noise,flat frequency response and another really nice feature is a built in attenuation switch (0, -10, -20) for DV-Cams w/o a mic gain control.Anyway.. point is don't waste your time with the sima mzm1 mic! There is a very good reason it is the cheapest camcorder specific mic on the market!Cheers
Hate it. The sound quality would probably be great if the earbud would stay in my ear. When I am jogging my left earpiece demand constant attention. I am now just starting my jog with the left earpiece inside my shirt.
The item I received was marked as a Null Modem, However the item I received was a simple male to female adapter.
In order to avoid problems and issues with purchasing this card, you should know what it is capable of! This hardware was released before the software vendors were able to update their software to run on it ( if they even intended to ) MOST database programs will not run on this card, most large programs will not run on this card. In fact, it is a RARE program that actually will run on the card! To be specific:NO palm brand or palm supplied software ( address book, to-do's...) will run on this card NONE of the software supplied on the supplemental software CD that Palm gives you when you purchase the device will work on the card.Palm offers NO help, info or advice about the card. Palm tech support people not only lack information about what can and cannot run on this card, but their response to every question is ....that is 3rd party software, ask the vendor. Most vendors I contacted told me to contact palm! A few vendors told me they were upgrading their software so that &quot; it should work on the card sometime in the future.&quot;Palm could not supply with the name of ONE SINGLE piece of software that runs on the card!!! I asked what software they may have used for beta testing and they claimed not to know that information.However, by experimenting with my palm I found that the following was true ( this of course only covers the software I own, there may be some other software that does work better )This software DOES NOT run on the expansion card: Address book, Memos, To Do's, Calculator, Notes, Clock, Mail, Memo pad, Expense, Any of the Teal products, Michelin restaurant guide, Zagat restaurant guide ( although Zagat did tell me they are working on an upgrade ), Word to go, Fireviewer ( although that vendor did specifically tell me it would work on the card ) Route Expert, Any of the Aramis products ( city travel guides ) Metro-O, or any of the Collins dictionariesThese product DO work on the expansion card: Clock Plus, Currency X, and Unit ConvertSo, to summarize...think carefully about what you intend to use this card for because there is a high possibility that you will be disappointed! This may be one palm add-on that you may want to wait awhile to purchase. Instead, buy a Palm back-up card. It works beautifully and seamlessly!
This camcorder is most likely a good camera but I was under the impression that it was in like new condition. I was dissapointed that Amazon didn't check it out before selling it to me. The memory card was full of nasty- disgusting photos - bad - from 2003. There was no owners manual included and it was packaged without any protective packaging - just rattling in the box with a bag of cords. Item was not what it was advertised to be, by no means. Amazon was great and excellent with the full refund and even paid for shipping which was refreshing. I am grateful for that.
PROS: Blocks outside noise, doesn't leak noise. Good bass.CONS: Impossible to position in ear correctly; full potential of these earbuds goes unrealized.These headphones sound GREAT when you get them in your ear far enough (holding them in). Good bass, crisp sounds. However, I simply cannot seem to get them to stay in deep enough to enjoy their full potential.Each bud consists of the purple body, a little plastic tube about 1/2&quot; long, and a compressible spongy foam cover. The foam covers are identical to the type of cheap earplugs many people wear, except these covers have a hole down the middle which fits over the plastic tube. The concept is that it will cancel outside noise just like an earplug, so the only thing you hear is the noise coming from the earphone through the plastic tube.Unfortunately, I can't seem to compress the foam bud well enough to fit it in my ear. I squeeze it, and by the time I bring it to my ear, it has unsqueezed itself. If I then try to just push it into my ear, it sort of rolls up onto the earpiece, and then as soon as I let go it expands again and pushes the earbud right out of my ear.With foam earplugs, you can compress them far enough, and you can work them into your ear since after all, it's just a piece of foam. But when you add the plastic tube through the center, along with the purple plastic body on the outside, it makes it very difficult to manipulate the foam cover to get it in your ear.It would help if the foam part weren't so thick, and I may try whittling them down to get a better fit.Unless you really need discrete, noise-canceling ear buds, and are willing to spend time working them in just right, I'd suggest going with something else.
I decided to purchase this cassette-to-mp3 adapter after having tried an FM transmitter and getting too much interference/noise. The audio fidelity of this adapter is good, but its cassette mechanism makes a lot of rattling and clicking noises. I ended up buying a cassette-to-mp3 adapter made by Phillips (SAA2051H/17). The mechanical noise from the Phillips adapter is noticably lower, while it too has good fidelity, and the cost was also low (I paid $9 for a new one).By the way, the Belkin XM adapter did not come in manufacturer's packaging (not a good sign), and there is no Belkin or other labeling on it other than the XM logo. The Phillips adapter I bought from another vendor came in the manufacturer's high quality, unopened packaging.
Linksys is NOT going to support this product and release a VISTA DRIVER. Their web-site says:*If your Linksys product does not appear on any of these three lists, there is no plan to support the product with Windows Vista.It ain't on the list.Great News after waiting more than a year for the "Coming Soon" Vista Driver!If you run Vista, don't waste your time or money! It doesn't work because Linksys has not released the Vista Driver (XP was difficult enough to install). I upgraded my PC's to VISTA and have waited and waited and waited.... The XP driver does not work. Hey, it's only been a year.Works great as a paperweight though and it does have pretty blue lights on the front!
The " Cleaning Head" will leave a light and uneven grey film on the lens. The brush is not well protected. It can trap dirt even it is retracted. Do not waste your money on it.
I wouldn't waste your money on buying this.. mine broke after two weeks in a dry room tempature place. Meaning, it wasn't because I got water in it because its a "shower" radio.. I never tested that out but if I did it would of probably broke even sooner. I'm very disappointed :(
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.
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.
I'm not an idiot. The Zune had a modest rating, throughout the net, of about a 3. Right in the middle. I figured that the 1's were Apple Fanboys and the 5's were Microsoft Fanboys. I also assumed that buying a Zune would be one of the smartest buys of my life. It was 200 bones, looked fire with that big screen, and would go great with my surf-themed everything (with a brand spaking new surf-themed background). It was all working out.I gave it a chance. I installed it. I transfered all my music (THE MOST STRENUOUS COMPUTER ANYTHING I HAVE EVER DONE), let the Zune install 9 programs into my computer, whatever, I gave it a chance. When I get my wallpaper ready, fix my songs, and get ready for playback, I realized I had made the worst mistake of my life.Why was my 2gig pc lagging out? Why did the Zune still say it was syncing, when it wasn't? Why is my perfect sized background pixelated to hell? Why do I have to plug and unplug my Zune everytime I make a change? Why can't I just drag and drop? Why is there even a Wi-Fi option? Why is the Zune Marketplace Interface so obnoxiously slow? And Ugly? And useless? and so useless? Why are the headphones so gaudy?WHY DID I BUY THIS?Needless to say; It sucked hard. I anticipated this product. I sat at home waiting for it all day. I wanted to like it; I did. But it sucked. After 2 hours of messing with it, I was happy that I left everything in place because it was ready for a trip back to the amazon warehous.Don't be fooled by the internet. Part of the iPod's appeal is that it is freaking easy (not for computer idiots like my grandparents) so that is is freaking fast. The Zune isn't. Save your money for that new iPod that's coming out or something. But for the love of god do not buy this product on anylevels. It is garbage.On the brightside, I got a refund. So 5 stars for Amazon, 1 for the Zune.
My expectations were fairly low, I just want an MP3 jukebox to use in my car and with my stereo receiver. So... the sofware crashed a few times on installation. It did sync my files, but many albums/folders won't play correctly, edit correctly, and it's not because of copyright protections. I suspect I have to re-organize and dummy things down for the Zune to get to play folders properly. Otherwise it's OK, but if you use a computer based mp3 player like WinAmp, working with Zune is like playing ping pong with the village idiot. The interface does not run smoothly on your desktop, it repeatedly hangs-ups and I'm talking about running it on XP, SR2. I have to say it's very disappointing to see a company like MSFT put out a product that seems 3-4 years behind the curve software-wise. Yikes!
It didn't work. When I insert it, it just popped put right away. I wasted my money for this junk :(
First off the product was not very expensive so i knew what i was paying for. The sound quality was just fine for what i am using them for, but they are not very comfortable. other than that i have no complaints.
There IS background hiss of significant and distracting levels from the cheap amp on these headphones. Compared to the Pioneer wireless these are junk.Further, the implementation of the dolby functions, including virtual surround, is very poor. Again, hear the Pioneer which are amazing in comparison.There is little bass, and the treble is distractingly bright.Verdict:Fail.For an equally compromised set of headphones, but with long range, See the Sennheiser R130.
This might be a wonderful product but I failed to notice that Vista is not supported. Drivers do seem to be available now from a third party (and must be paid for). Absolutely no product support. In fact, the box has no mention of the manufacturer.
When I removed the cartridge from its shiny silver packaging, it was thickly covered in black toner ink, which got all over me, my clothing, and my carpet. I had to wipe it down before using it, fearing the thickness of the ink on the toner's exterior would do something to mess up my laser printer. I have to wonder how much ink that I paid for was on the exterior of the cartridge, and how this will affect the longevity of it. I would most likely not use this company again. What unprofessional slobs!
Yesterday I received my order and was very happy about it. For just few hours. Then it started making noise, more and more loud. Yes, it does its job, keeping my laptop cooler than it was before, but today I feel quite sick after using it for just couple of hours because of this noise.
We purchased this Model SS101 when it first came out and would not recommend it for the following reasons. It has a difficult time recognizing voice entries and it burns through batteries very rapidly in spite of the fact that we don't use it that often and only print out a list once every 2 weeks. Hopefully newer Models have made improvements in these areas but this Model is not a bargain at any price.
I have owned this lens for about two years, and found that it was a fine lens at first, when I was just starting to learn with a good camera, but that it quickly outwore it's usefulness and now mainly gathers dust.Sigma gave up a lot on this lens to add the Macro element, which lets you focus in very close. The focus is pretty soft at longer lengths, producing pictures that are noticably unsharp. There are manual focusing difficulties resulting from saving much of the focal rings for the macro, so that you have a lot of room to turn for focusing from 2 to 3 feet but very little precision in focusing from twenty to thirty feet (and that is a range I use much more).Also, the lens has difficulties in low light, zooming in and out trying to focus on something, anything. I got this in a kit with the 70-300 lens, which I still use all the time and I think is a good lens for the money. On this lens, I would recommend investing instead on a good 50mm lens and just taking a few steps forward or backward to get your shots -- they will be much better shots than with this zoom.
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.
The USB cord that came with the IPOD does not work and will not charge the IPOD. I had to use a friends cord to charge it and will have to buy another one on my own. Also, the lock button (switch) at top of IPOD does not work, you have to shift it back and forth multiple times before the IPOD becomes locked.Other then those two pretty big things the IPOD works good.
I will not recommend this item. I am very disappointed with the item. In 2003 someone mentioned about the inaudible sound. It is 2012 and the sound is still the same. It has not improved and so I would not recommend it as stated. There is a better brand which I bought and is very happy with............taylor
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.
Never worked, ate new batteries within 15 minutes of installation. Never got the first pic... Do not buy!
THE HS-DH500GL overall is a terrible product. in the more than a year i had it i had it replaced once by buffalo and then after the warrantly expired it broke down completely. i bought a NAS to backup my system and USE DLNA to stream my media what good is it if the drive starts clicking . I lost a lot of backups thati made and a lot of things i copied for protection when this drive died now will look to some recovery service provider and services like mozy to backup up my system long term. and look to drives like iomega or WD to provide short term backup and DLNA services. stay away from buffalo.
it was the fitting was not correct /.called the wilson rep. and told hin=m my problem. he was nice and sent a repacement. good to work with.
Here's the scoop with this product. The base product and card work fine. However my woes started when I tried connecting to my company VPN it would not work. I followed the instructions to enable it - but the some of the settings would not stick in the firmware. Finally I followed instructions to reset the box - a bad mistake. The system does not work - asks you to load a new firmware. When you go to the d-link web site there is no firmware. I contacted their support - they asked me to return it to my local store which I did and got a new box ....same problem. Now d-link acknowledges that the unit does not have any firmware to download ...basically this is an unsupported product. The d-link tech supports folks are sympathetic but the only thing they will do is to replace it with the same model type which of course is worthless to me.So my advise is to stay away from this product. It is a badly designed product with a fundamental flaw where the reset button destroys the firmware and worse there is no firmware that you can download.
I have been a loyal Palm customer for several years now and am looking to upgrade from my M515 model. I was seriously considering the Tungsten E but after reading alot of these reviews I am having second thoughts. Too many of the reviewers say they are experienceing the same problem (palms dying after several months of use). It sounds as though Palm is aware of the design defect in their Tungsten E (hence only the 90 day warranty). This is nothing new. Palm was sued in a class action lawsuit a couple of years ago due to design flaws with their M515 model(it would not hotsync with usb cable after awhile). It took a lawsuit for them to acknowledge their mistake and provide a solution (for awhile they gave out free comport cables to those customers who knew to contact them). Even then, they didn't inform their registered M515 customers (such as myself)to let them know. When I just happened to contact Palm almost a year after the lawsuit, they wanted to charge me $25 right off the bat and even more to send my palm to them for diagnosing. They made no mention of the fact that they were well aware of my common hotsync problem and it's recommended solution. I happened to find out that info myself by researching on the internet to see if there was a much cheaper way of fixing my hotsync problem. Palm would have charged me $25 (and more) to tell me to go out and buy a new $10 hotsync comport cable. I FOUND THIS INFO FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET!!!!!! I say all of this to say that maybe it is not a wise decision to purchase the Tungsten E until such time that Palm acknowledges their obvious design defect and fixes it. Anyone up for getting the class action lawsuit started? Amazon is a wonderful retailer but they can not make up for Palm's defective products or their sorry customer service. Not one to be deterred, I am going to see what other Amazon customers have to say about Dell & Sony Clie PDA'a and computers.
The machine is fine but when I bought it for $350 ++, they had a rebate for free car charger and carry case. Bought the dvd payer in March 2005, got the free case end of May 2005 and never got the car charger! I have tried for the over 3 weeks to find out the status of the free charger and have gotten no answer. To make matters worse, I found out that the charger from Panasonic is $149. Although the machine works fine when charged, I am disgusted with Panasonic's response (or lack off) to my inquries that I know I will never buy Panasonic again.
First, the quality of the image is horrible. It does support the S-Video, but the quality of output is even worse than the 8mm, not even close to Hi8. I don't think my computer limits the performance. I am using P4 2.8G,with 512 MB ram.Second, the software provided has very limited function. It doesn't even has the split and combine function. Record audio track is impossible. With only a few effects to add on.Finally, the price is ok. DON'T EXPECT MUCH.
i found that this printer was very slow,and not as clear as my old one,i also could not find cart, at any stores in the dfw area,,,,,,it was very disapointing to me,,,,,
This router requires frequent rebooting, sometimes several times a day. Increasingly buggy and temperamental after a year. Just ordered a Cisco linksys E3000.Update: The Cisco E3000 has been up and running for over a week now. Entirely trouble-free; no rebooting has been required.
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 like the scan feature,I like the Weather feature.I picks up too much RF noise ie:Power line noise, engine noise
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
Cd Player seemed ok at first. I used it a few times and then had not for a few months. Went to play a cd and it just spun and would not start. Had to restart several times. This is the only way to get it to play cds. Unfortunately I spent $$$ on a worthless electronic item.
This is my first time writing a product review. Unfortunately, I'm doing this because Sirius customer support has made me so angry I had to share my experience. I am actually on hold with their warranty department as I write this (10 minutes and counting, second call, first wait was 15 minutes and disconnected). I do need to say that I think Sirius has a great product. I did much research (sadly not on their customer service) and trails and concluded they had the best set of stations that fit my likes. However, my first radio broke about 4 months in (this starmate). I went through customer service and they connected me to warranty. The product was still under warranty, however I was mystified that their policy was that I had to pack up ALL my radio components (I had installed the car kit) and send the radio back at my shipping expense. They told me after they receive it they would process and send me a new one. The process could take 4-6 weeks. Well, you probably know you get charged a service fee to receive the satellite signal, and it was unacceptable that I would be charged the service when I had no radio. I had a year contract. I had to complain to get them to freeze my account so I would not loose this 1 to 1.5 months. The crazy thing is I offered to put a new radio on my credit card, have them send me the new one and then take it off my card when they receive my return. They refused to accept this approach.So here I am on hold again (yes going on 15 minutes now). See, I really like the radio, when it works, and they offered a good deal to add a radio. Yes, yes, fool me twice, I know, but I bought another radio to use in the house (bought this direct from Sirius). Well they shipped me a radio that did not work. Disappointed, but figured since they SENT me a bad radio my experience would be different, they would just send me a new and I would send the defective back. Wrong! They are sending me to the warranty process again. They send me a bad radio and now I have to go through their warranty process. Now I've purchased a lot of things, both online and in brick and mortar and I don't recall a case where I need to go through the warranty process when the product is defective when I receive it.Again, I love Sirius's product. But I can't see how the company will thrive and grow with customer service like this. I'm glad I only got the year subscription......20 minutes on hold and counting.......Update 10/13/2006Feel obligated to provide an update to this saga. Once I finally got connected to warranty, they listened to my situation and said you should talk to returns since we sent you a defective unit, what I expected, why I spent 1+ hour on the phone to get to this conclusion I'll never know. Well when I talked to the right folks, they were great, took care of the situation, gave me an RMA, instructions to send the unit back, credited my account for shipping and gave me a month's credit service since I activated my new radio already. I just received it the other day and things are working okay. Turns out I think they lowered the power on the FM transmitters on this model so this new one is not as effective as my old one, but I'm happy with the outcome. Who knows, maybe me and others got through to them on their customer service issues.....
Stay away unless you want to run into mounting issues. Trying to mount an internal card reader to this unit proved quite challenging as the mounting points for the 3.5" drive have to be thick because the plastic, with which this unit is constructed, is not as strong as the metal that most brackets are made with. As a result of the excessive thickness, the standard mounting screws that came with the 3.5" card reader are not long enough to pass through the thick mounting positions and secure the card reader to the bracket.In addition, the unit is difficult to attach securely to the 5.25" bay, so that if you have a CF or SD card that is a tight fit, when pushing the tight fitting card into the reader, it may push the entire bracket backwards. This is one of those occasions when saving money ended up costing me both time and more money as I had to buy a metallic replacement that was stable enough to do the job.Maybe if StarTech had included longer mounting screws I could give it a better rating. As it is, 2 stars is generous.The only thing going for this unit is the price, and for me it was not worth the additional time, money or headaches.
I recently purchased this player and was excited about its cute design and ability to interface with .wma files. I have had no problems with the radio or the ability of this device to play MP3 audio files--the sound is very good. However, none of the .wma files (files burned from my own CD's) will play on the player. Perhaps this is a mistake that I am making in attempting to download these files, however noone seems to be willing to help me with this problem. I have been extremely frustrated with customer support--I have sent 3 emails to their customer support center and received no replies in over 2 weeks. In addition, no one answers their customer support line--I've stayed on hold in excess of 30 minutes multiple times. Because of this, I am left with returning the player and not recommending it to those who may require any sort of technical support.
I bought this for my gf to use with a 40 watt hair straightening iron in europe. We made sure the switch was on the low wattage setting and within minutes, it started smelling like burned plastic. But it worked. The second time she used it, not only did the converter burn out, but her $150 hair straightener burned out as well. And we made sure it was on the 50 watt setting. By the way, the same wall outlet worked for all of my universal devices (110-240 voltage) like my ipod, blackberry, and camera chargers with no problem - so the problem was clearly isolated to this converter.It seems to be a manufacturing issue that some people who buy this get good converters while others get faulty ones. But is it worth spending money on this only to have it either not work or even burn out your device?The only redeeming thing about this is that you get the attachments along with the converter. The outlets in Europe are inset in the wall. So even though the converter plugs are the proper shape, it is NOT long enough to reach the inset outlet. But it is with the attachments.
If you have Minolta Printer - dont bother with this device, it will not work based on tech support comment "... it is not compatible..." - I just wish they would have put it on the box in big bold letters.As with all other linksys products (I should have thought of that before i bought it) this device would not pass any QA.you cant seem to set up normal wep key (passphrase only)in my case (in addition to minolta problems) it worked fine over wired connection, wizard would be able to find it over wireless. but.... wireless functionality is 1/2 done :) - after wizard finds the device it could not connect to it and suggested that I change my system's ip address to be on the same segment as the print server. Well... lets see 192.168.1.6 / 24 was the ip of the print server and 192.168.1.100 /24 was the ip of the system the wizard was running on. for all those that dont know what it means - it is the same subnet. Someone should give those wizard programmers a cup of joe...In short - wired worked, wirless didnt and neither one of them printed because of "incompatible device"....why did i give this wonderful device 2 stars instead of demanding one back? - you could telnet into the print server and discover the two commands available: help and monitor ..- genious.
I've had this router for a little over 2 months now... and mostly I'm happy with the speed and overall reliability. I haven't observed issues with heat or noise some other reviewers noted... that's the good part. I would have given at least 4 stars for this router.Then there is securespot... this comes with the firmware. You cannot uninstall it - or at least I haven't found a way to.. and I haven't found anyone or any threads in forums that shows how. I never really cared much for it initially. After experimenting with it for a few days (which annoyed the heck out of me), I disabled it, and that was that... or so I thought... until last week. Securespot came back somehow. On the router setting, it was still set as disabled, but it was back. I had to re-disable it by enabling it first, then disable it in the router setting. Odd I thought, but it worked... but again the next night same thing happened again... then the next night, and then the next night and so on...Google search again... found bunch of threads on dlink forums by frustrated users with same problem - apparently some kind of problem from securespot servers that resets the settings each night. There were no resolution on any of the forums though. Some replies from dlink staff either blaming the users initially, then in the later posts blame the company that created securespot and claims it's not their problem. Once again, I repeat this comes with the router firmware, and you cannot remove it. At the time, you can only disable it - which gets reset everyday and you have to re-enable, then re-disable each day....It's a real pity because I actually liked the router... but had I known I'd be married to Securespot at the same time, I would have never bought this router. So buyers, beware, do the research on securespot (just google "dlink securespot" or "dlink securespot disable"), make sure you really want securespot and understand what you are buying... or wait until dlink provides another firmware without securespot.
I bought this clock thinking that Spongebob moved or something when the alarm went off. Anything. But Spongebob does not move at all. He's basically just a cute blob of plastic on top of a treasure chest clock. The vaunted "snooze button" on Spongebob only guarantees that Spongebob will break off in a very short time. So now, I have an overpriced radio-alarm clock, and a plastic Spongebob that I can't even give my daughter to play with because of the two very dangerous wire support posts sticking out of the bottom of Spongebob. Save your money and don't buy this!
I've only had it 24 hours and I'm already disappointed. The documentation is minimal, and what exists is scattered around in web pages, 2 printed booklets, and a PDF file installed deep within the program files folder on your PC, so there's no single source for basic documentation. Support is available through email. (The site says to check your manual for a 24-hour phone number, but the manual says to their web site.)The CD ripper that comes with the player does NOT rip to MP3 format. Apparently, they used to charge you $10 to be able to do that, but now all you get is sent to a dead link on their web site.There's a discussion forum if you're interested in workarounds.All in the all, the device itself is perfectly adequate compared to its competition, but given all the negatives, you might as well buy a comparable brand that's much more customer-friendly.
Southwestern Bell S60900 Wireless Phone Jackthis is the worst product ever ...keep your money and do not buy this product
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.
BUYER BE WHERE ,,, I BOUGHT THIS MACHINE AND WORKED FOR THREE DAYS TRYING TO GIVE IT A FAIR SHAKE TO WORK ... I THOUGHT I MIGHT BE MISSING SOMETHING SO I TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO IS A COMPUTER ENGINEER , THINKING MAYBE I DIDN'T GET IT.. HE WORKED ON THE THING ONE ENTIRE EVENING AND SAID THAT IT DOSEN'T WORK ,, WE CALLED THE PHILLUPS HOT LINE WHOS ONLY ADVISE WAS TO TURN THE THING OFF LET IT SI FOR ONE HOUR AND TRY AGAIN,,, I DID IT ANYWAY TO SAY I TRIED IT ALL... THANK GOODNESS I BOUGHT THIS AT A REPUTABLE DEALER WHO THE TOOK IT BACK AND THE SALESPERSON GOT ME ANOTHER CDR775 BY PHILLUPS . WE OPENED THE NEW BOX. PLUGGED IT IN AND WASTED 5 MORE CD BLANKS TRYING TO MAKE THIS WORK... IT WOULDN'T FINALIZE .. NOR WOULD IT COMPLETELY RECORD A WHOLE DISC,, NOR WOULD IT PLAY ANY PART OF IT . I RETURNED THE SECOND AND I AM NOW REVIEWING YOUR WEB SITE TO BUY ONE THAT WORKS.... BE CAREFUL....
Our Digital Rebel broke shortly after we bought it. My husband inserted the memory card in the wrong way and broke one of the pins. This should not have ever happened. The camera should be designed to only allow the card to go in one way. I was told by Canon that the card should only be put in until it meets resistance. All memory cards will meet a certain amount of resistance when the prongs go in. This is clearly a defect.Later entry: A second call to Canon said they changed the design since we had purchased that camera. They offered me a discount on a refurbished camera but the model they offered me had a low rating so I passed. I left the review as I first wrote it because many people use these rating to buy used cameras and I want them to be aware of what to watch for.
The Wiflyer doesn't work with pocket PC as they desribed in the advertise, doesn't work with Net Zero, Juno or any of those Free internet access providers. The signal is so weak that it makes the surfing the net so slow. After the Wiflyer connected to the internet it could take forever to be able to go to the websites. I really regreted that I bought one.
great looking camera, easy to use BUT the hum picked up by the mic is so bad it negates all the other great features of the camera. I tried an external mic and it picked up noise too. If sound is important, this IS NOT the camcorder to buy.
It did not work at all. Tape in my car works but this does not work at all. Do not waste your money.
We had this unit for six months when it ate a tape and we had to pay to get the tape out. It costs too much to fix so now we have to buy a new unit.
I bought this but I couldn't try, as I received a SD memory instead of it.
THIS GUY HACKED HIS IPOD SO IT CAN SAY IT WAS NEW WHEN IT WASNT I WENT TO THE APPLE STORE TODAY AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD SO I HAVE TO PAY 60 BUCKS TO GET A REFURBISHED ONE AND IT IS THE WORST THING I EVER BOUGHT IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND IF I COULD I PUT ZERO STARS I WOULD!!!!!!!!!IT WAS USED NOT NEW
Short design-to-market product development cycles are not new in today's fast-paced world of GadgetNology. This mp3 player is a perfect example of such fast cycles. I wrote &quot;design-to-market&quot; as opposed to &quot;design-to-test-to-market&quot; for a good reason. This player couldn't have spent virtually any time in a Memorex test lab. It skipped thru about half of my albums burned on a 2 identical CD-Rs without an apparent reason. As a matter of fact it skipped thru different albums on those 2 CD-Rs.I accomodated some of Memorex's tantrums by spending a couple of hours seeking out a batch filename manipulation software and then renaming songs and albums and removing all (and I mean all!) special characters. It continued behaving like a spoiled brat and reading only about 70% of my songs. This is about when my patience expired for the evening.I would also suggest any decision-making executives from Memorex to employ fewer interns on their design team. This player's control panel and digital screen are outrageously illogical and user-unfriendly.I strongly recommend holding out on this one. Memorex lost a big one in my view.
I bought this to use only as a slave flash for my Canon 620 digital camera (which has no hot shoe). The slave flash did fire when the camera flashed, but the camera would not pick up any of the slave's light. Apparently the slave was not in sync with my camera and its internal flash. I adjusted the camera settings for every possible shutter-curtain / synchro / flash output / red-eye combination, but had no luck. I finally got some results by switching out of the camera's automatic / program modes and into the camera's manual mode; but each different scene then required 7-8 trial shots to adjust the shutter/aperture settings. It was too much of a hassle for me. I returned the flash to Adorama for a refund.Overall, I liked its look, its bounce feature, and its price. I wasn't able to test the non-slave regular flash function....And perhaps the slave option would work with a camera different than mine.
I bought this to get a cheap cd player, instead I got a non-functioning cd player. Thanks for wasting my time, money, and energy.
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.
I have BellSouth service as my provider which uses dynamic IP address assignment. I had the most difficult time trying to get this BEFSR11 to work with my provider. I later learned that it wasn't compatible because of some protocol that this router does not support. I give this unit only 1 star because they could have stated that it only supports certain protocols. Trust me it was a hassle to find out why this product didn't work.
I really wanted a trackball with a scroll-wheel. I really like my old Logitech Marble Mouse trackball. It is very comfortable. But I need a scroll-wheel. My desk at work is this crazy corner desk with adjustable height but there's no room for a mouse. I'm a programmer and I have dual monitors and spend 9+ hours/day at work at the PC. I've tried this thing for two weeks now. I love that I don't have to move it around. It can stay in one spot. I've gotten used to using it just fine. The problem is that it makes my right hand cramp up horribly. I don't understand how people find this comfortable. It puts a lot of strain on your hand muscles and you have to contort your fingers in a very unnatural way. I wanted to love this trackball for all the features on it but it really hurts my hand. I can really feel it at the end of the day. My right hand hurts from using this. I've already had carpel tunnel release surgery on my right hand once a few years ago. So I'm going to return it and try something else.
After just five months, the printer spit out bits of parts. I called hp customer service and they offered to replace it for [more money than the original purchase price] + postage... But no matter what I paid for it, I expect a new product to last more than five months.
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.
Apparently I'm not the only one having this problem which is a big disappointment to the manufacture of these bug lights. I bought this one in March, plugged it in and chose the "sundown" option where the light would turn on at dusk. I noticed it working fine ... for about two weeks. I was assuming the bulb had burned out since the power light to the unit was functioning. I bought a replacement bulb for another 20 bucks or so, replaced the bulb tonight and had no luck. I've been a fan of the Stinger for quite a few years but this ULTRA model is apparently nothing but garbage. Yeah, it's going to work great for a while but don't expect it to last. Definitely NOT worth the price tag ... in this case, pricier does NOT mean "better."
The unit comes with BlueSoleil software which seems to perform ok on a 32bit xp machine, however I moved to a 64bit XP box and the software wouldn't install. Went to the website, downloaded the 64bit, version 5 software, installed, worked in demo mode but when I tried to purchase (through the option provided by the software UI) I'm told by the site that the hardware address is invalid (11:11:11:11:11:11) and as such I'm unable to purchase the updated software. When it was on my 32bit XP laptop it worked with minimal issues but sometimes had difficulty recognizing BT devices which were sitting just a foot away from the dongle or had difficulty pairing up with a unit after it was discovered. OK unit for the price, but there are better solutions out there depending on your needs.
First of all I don't know if this is officially licensed from the company that makes lava lamps, but it is not the same kind of thing. It's not a dual colored liquid goop machine like a lava lamp. It's a bunch of glitter in a colored liquid. And it doesn't keep moving either. After a few hours you'll need to shake it a bit to get things moving again. It's kind of cool for a little while, but if you're hoping to relive some old memories you'd be better off with the real thing and a little incense.
I've tried two of these sytems but the remote control extender didn't work at all. I don't know about other users but if you can't change channels at your remote location, it is pretty much useless.
I bought two of these. One had bent pins on the CF card slot, out of the box. I also bought two other Sabrent products, both were bad out of the box. That is 3 out of 4 products bad out of the box. They have poor quality control on this product made in China. It is cheap junk, stay away.
Not good at all, could not focus, they were even blurry without trying to focus.
Even though it advertises having 1.3 megapixels, the resolution is very poor. It's marginal for small sizes, and way too blurry when you go full screen. I recommend the Logitech Pro 9000 (2MP) instead, though it's twice the price.
Unit is 6 weeks old and hardware malfunctions if it gets below 40 degrees, say, waiting for a bus! Has done this 4 times. Erases all data. Have to reformat entire unit! Palm customer service refused to give me the "advance replacement" warranty option advertised on website (you pay [$$$] and get a replacement immediately instead of waiting for repair). Said no units were available, even though their online store said if I was buying new I'd get one in 2 days. Of course, they have my money, what do they care? Dishonest advertising! This warranty feature was one of the reasons I went with Palm. Corporate office "customer elevation" personnel rude and admitted warranty data on web is out of date and said they "couldn't be expected" to keep it current. Honest, that is what she said! Will never buy from Palm again. Neither should you. Bought from Amazon, though, and Amazon was great., shipped fast!
We were hopeful for good results with this router. The very bright blue lights on the front are snazzy and the 3 antennas give the illusion of transmitting power. Illusion. Outside of 30' the signal for us dropped dramatically. We live in a standard home with drywall interior walls with no insulation or other factors that would normally reduce the signal (large aquariums, bronze statues, etc.) The signal within 30' seems pretty solid, although for some reason it seems to completely drop the signal to zero once or twice an hour. We have a back bedroom aboout 40' away, and while we do get a weak signal on laptops (1-2 bars) we get no reception on the X-Box, Playstation or Samsung internet equipped TV located there. We got equal or better reception with our crappy 8 year old combination modem/router provided to us by the phone company. Nertz. We certainly expected an improvement of some kind. No dice...although we did not experience the extreme heat issues reported in other reviews-that would of at least allowed us to make grilled cheese on thing once in a while, giving it some utility for us. We will be returning the unit and trying a different one.
I've used this keyboard for about a month and a half. The construction seems solid and it all seems well thought out. My biggest issue with the keyboard is that the spacing of the keys is too far apart. Hitting CTRL C is a strain on the left hand. My hands are average to large so I think this keyboard would be very difficult for a user with small hands. Also, the space key is extremely loud; can't think of any reason it should be so loud. I disliked it enough that I bought a new keyboard and sold this one.
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.
This truly is a case of you get what you pay for. Neither my computer nor my daughter's computer could recognize the printer using this cable. This is totally worthless, but I won't return it because it would probably cost more to return it than it did to purchase it in the first place.
I have the Pavilion dv6000 Entertainment PC. Don't be fooled by this computer's sleek look. I have made numerous calls, been on hold, hung up on, and struggled with a language barrier (someone from India was "helping" me) and finally just gave up. HP's idea of customer service is to ignore you until you go away. It works! Great tactic! This company is not interested in selling quality products or providing basic support services. The laptop speakers have not worked since I plugged in external speakers. Now the external speaker port is screwed up and only plays sound on one side of the speakers or headphones. So much for an "entertainment" pc. The CD Player rarely works, won't eject CD's, and randomly turns on and off by itself. The wireless controller doesn't work PERIOD. The only good thing I can say about it is that it's PRETTY... and we all know.. pretty just doesn't cut it anymore. I won't purchase another HP again.
We bought this toner cartridge in Nov. 2010 to keep in inventory. Used it in May 2011. It spews blue ink on every page. Cannot call the company (Calitoner). Their line is always busy. No response to my inquiry to their firm using their online form. The product is not an HP product although they use that image. Do not buy from them.
I'm having poor results with this device. It's simple and intuitive to set up, although I'm a little confused about some of the comments here concerning a stand or cradle. Mine didn't have anything like that. It's very difficult to use the switch on the front to change from one computer to the other - the switch is cantankerous and touchy. And even when it is working - it allows the two computers to communicate with the PRINTER, but not with the SCANNER. For that, I have to unplug and rearrange cables.Overall, this was a waste. It's caused as much frustration as it's eliminated.Equipment: desktop PC, Mac laptop, HP photosmart printer
I have to agree with many of the other reviews I have seen. I would give the product (and company) zero stars if that was an option.The TV picture is OK, but the DVD player is almost useless. mine will not even identify that a disc is in it now. I did know that my unit was out of warranty when it brokedown. But I had emailed the company for some troubleshooting suggestions on how to overcome the difficulties with the DVD. They would not even reply to the email.So I will quickly be replacing this TV/DVD with a brand that works and will never buy an Apex product again.
Doesn't have basic functions for preprogrammed devices. For instance there is no "Open/Close" for DVD. No eject function for VCR. No "Guide" or "List" function for the Cox HD PVR. You would think as I did that no problem I will just program the in with the "Learn" function. No way. I have used several programmable remotes through the years with no problem but after 6 hours playing with this one I have yet to program one function.I think they should have payed me to take it.
If you are not picky about image quality, go for it. Otherwise get something more expensive. I can see a drastic difference between this monitor and Dell Ultrasharp in terms of contrast, brightness and viewing angles.
At first, I liked the router. The web interface was fairly simple to set up. However, it likes to hang and needs to be rebooted quite often. Additionally, it periodlically prevents RARP's from leaving the internal LAN. This seems to happen every few hours and requires me to reboot the router. I've updated the software, however, with no avail.Also, it should be noted that you are interesting doing a fair amount of port fowarding, you are limited to something like 20 entires. I found this extremely limiting as I use VNC on two computers, Microsoft Terminal Server, FTP, HTTP, SSH and I play games over the router. As a result, I frequently jockey around my port settings.I am working on setting up a Linux router. Once I finish, I am junking the router. It's garbage.
Tripp Lite SUPER7 7-Outlet Surge Protector (2160 Joules, 7ft. Cord)AMAZON PRODUCT AVAILABLE AT MOST COMPUTER STORES.I would normally give any Tripp Lite product a 5 star rating but cannot in this individual case.At 69 I really hate to go out in the car and shop in computer stores for things I want even though I have professional accounts with major distributors here in the Northeast...Amazon has changed my shopping experience for the most part and I rarely send anything back but this time I will.While the product probably would be fine under normal circumstances: PACKAGED PROPERLY before shipping and then having the product work in the most common way in the communications world of we the Technicians this product doesn't live up the normal Tripp lite expectations.It was not packaged properly on all sides to prevent damage to the strip! It was packaged on the top and sides but not on the most sensitive part, THE BOTTOM.If you are a person that receives almost all the things you buy through UPS or FEDEX you also know that these delivery people are literally running and THROWING boxes of product daily!My package came quickly and the box was not damaged BUT: WHEN an item of electronics such as a surge strip riding in the back of a truck which rides very hard I have little trust as to the item working properly and CAN NOT KNOW if it can now work correctly.Just as important to me is this is the first time I have ever gotten a quality surge protector that a RED light stands for "GOOD GROUND".For those of us who have worked in the Tech industry we like ALL indicator lights to be GREEN meaning everything is working fine that we installed and to go look for the problem elsewhere when a computer or telephone system stops working.Since most of us will forget rather quickly that this particular item is different will we remember that the red light in this case means GOOD???? I know most people including me do not want to make an exception and start making RED start meaning something good as opposed to "NOT WORKING PROPERLY" or "IMPROPERLY GROUNDED".I have returned the product in favor of using the standard APC or TrippLite products using GREEN for good and RED for NOT WORKING PROPERLY.AMAZON needs to do some work in their description of products being sold especially when speaking of surge strips and in a world where people here in the Northeast get lightning storms frequently with trees falling across lines causing surges but also cars/trucks knocking down power lines with the same result of power spikes.The average person has no idea how often they get a surge because they just are unaware that many other things can cause surges and they are more common in some areas than others. YOUR SURGE STRIP is one of the most important purchases you will ever make and should not be taken lightly, ever!!
I bought this for my home office and was hopeful since I like Panasonic products, but was disappointed because while I was using this headset, I found I could hardly hear the other person, and that there is a constant background noise which drove me crazy. I ended up buying the Plantronics model, and spend quite a bit more, but I really need a corded headset that allows me to hear clearly. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is the ease of set up: Plug in and go, no problem there. Otherwise its really poor quality for those who will be wearing it all day at work.
A simple and useful idea, but the image quality was not acceptable in our home. I tried a number of different electrical outlets and TVs, but none produced a clear enough image to be practical.Also remember that this camera replaces a common floodlight. So, for the camera to be operational your floodlights need to be turned "on" to get an image. For us, this means that ALL the floodlight must be on to get an image because they are all on the same switch and go "on" and "off" together.
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 agree with others that the canon ink systems are too closely named. you would think that a BCI-3E would fit a system that uses BCI-3E inks. we now find that it fits BCI-32e systems.it is confusing and needlessly confusing.
First Sony product that was a big disappointment. Perhaps it would be satisfactory if I'd been able to get it to work, meaning hot-sync to my computer.After wasting a lot of time, shipping it back to Sony for examination, getting it back, then wasting more time with their technical people, someone there decided that since my computer was originally set up as a Windows 95 machine, and that even though it was upgraded to 98 a year ago, some elements of 95 might remain and therefore the Clie was incompatible with it. Their recommendation that I buy a new computer so my Clie would work with it pushed the limits of outrageousness.A little research showed that Palm and Visor products do work with 95, so those companies assure me there would be no incompatibility.Sony--why don't you advertise this peculiarity so other people don't waste so much of their time and yours!Roger
Got this for the Holidays. Worked great on my USB1.1 interface for 2+ months. Then...I installed my new DFI mobo. Everything went fine until I tried out my Cruzer mini.&quot;No disk in Removable Drive G:&quot; &quot;The drive is not formated&quot; &quot;Would you like to format now?&quot; .... NO, I DON'T WANT TO FORMAT. I WANT MY FREAKIN DATA!!! I followed the steps that call for removing a couple registry entries. Nothing. Tried the drive on 10+ computers at a local retailer. No access anywhere. I even went as far as just trying to reformat. &quot;Drive could not be formatted&quot; What a joke... at least I can warn others since I work in technology.I'm so incredibly PO'd at Sandisk for making such a fragile and inconsistent piece of hardware. It's solid state memory for crying out loud! I was foolish for putting so many important files in one place for a backup. I've lost 3+ years of lab work from college, and I will never buy another device from Sandisk purely out of protest.
have had problems with this unit locking upgets frustrating since you have a paid subscription you can not useand satellite radio is getting really expensive so you do want a unit that keeps on working so you can get what you pay for!!
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.
This set of earphones is worst than the original set that came with my MP3 player. The music is flat, there is absolutely no dynamic to what you hear. The noise canceling is a joke. When you turn it on, you actually hear a low level hum! I will not recommend it, you are better off spending a little extra money to get a better set of earphones.
This camera is really small but has no viewer screen. We ended up getting a different camera for our 7 yr old.
This is a cheaper drive than I expected. I contacted tech support about some problems I had with this. The rattling noise that really annoys me is caused by the drive heads moving to a resting position where it &quot;rattles&quot; harmlessly. They told me its due to the fact its their low end no frills drive. I wouldn't have bought this had I known about the noise. Its very annoying.Also have a problem where the drive doesn't come up on startup. They say sometimes data gets trapped in a buffer, and the drive won't work until it clears the buffer. But since its &quot;data&quot; the drive is refusing to purge it. Usually unplugging the power and removing the USB cable for a minute does the trick. But not this time..... I may have a nonfunctioning drive until I can get to a repair shop when they open on monday....Very unhappy right now.
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...
I got this player because I have an RCA TV that only has a coaxial cable input and a stereo that would only handle virtual surround. Since I'd only had the TV for a year, I wasn't going to buy a new one to accomodate a DVD player, so I settled for a basic unit (the RC5220P) with a converter for &quot;digital&quot; movie enjoyment. The 4:3 display has never been good. Image quality has been tolerable. After a brief 2 years of service, the video card just quit and service will cost at least half as much as a new player. Hmmm...wonder if I should get a new RCA player?
This devise is a mytery to me.Must be something made for storage of DVD movies.100 pieces to be assembled at home.
The charger worked for my ipod touch, but have had lots of errors and problems with data transfers. Had to erase ipod and start over and still won't work with new cord.
this product is very easy to hook up to your cpu, stereo, etc. i connected the docking station to my stereo receiver and the sound quality is less than desirable. many folks may not notice the sound quality but it was obvious to me. also, the connection uses the ipods headphone jack vs rca connections. i bought the radio shack docking station and the sound is much improved.
After using the camera for 4 months the battery quit charging. Working with the camera store where it was purchased we determined that the problem was with the camera rather than with either the battery or charger. I returned the camera to Casio for repair. In response I got a repair estimate for $215. (Cassio's flat repair charge is $190 + shipping & handling + sales tax -- for a camera that cost $230.)The customer service rep told me that the 12 month warranty was not valid because the camera had suffered an "impact." After a couple of weeks I finally was able to speak with a manager who told me the case had a "bad dent" in it -- although the camera wasn't dented when I sent it to Casio for repair. The manager finally agreed to have the camera repaired as a "courtesy." When the "repaired" camera was returned to me the battery still wouldn't charge.Although I liked the camera while it worked, I definitely would not buy another Casio product.
This enclosure is great except that it does not have any automatic power shutoff and it's passive cooling is in my opinion not enough. I have a 500 GB WD Caviar drive in there running all the time, probably wasting a lot of energy because when my computer goes into standby mode to save power, this drive for some reason continues to run, so it is always fairly warm. I have to physically turn it off at the switch to save power. Maybe I am missing something, but I guess I thought it would be smarter than that. Other than that, it is lightning fast, and it does my full backups (>300 GB) much, much faster than USB hard drive enclosures. As far as speed goes, this is a great model. If I could do it over, I would buy an enclosure with active cooling.
I am in North Carolina and ordered this product. I don't know if there is issue with NC, but there is no warning on this.If you own an Apple product, you owe it to yourself to get the 3-year warranty with AppleCare. Don't make the same mistake my sister-in-law did! She had to replace an iMac that was 14 months old (weird since I own 2 and never had trouble).However this product may or may not work. The seller did not ship me anything, but gave me a number over email to register the product online. This failed. When contacted, Advancity (the seller) told me to call AppleCare Support to get it registered. 30 minutes of wasted time later, and Apple says that I have to get a refund.Buyer beware of this product from this seller!
This is not a standard product.The 1.5 mm slot did not work as an interface for my 1.5mm Samsung headset. The 2.5 mm did not work for my laptop, so this product is either incorrectly designed or I got a bad deal.Stay away from this interface. Buy a proper 2.5mm headset instead.
I plugged the unit in and it came on fine. It zapped one bug and never worked again. The light comes on and goes off just fine, but it hasn't killed another bug. I brought it in to see if I could find a shorted fuse or wire, but it has no user serviceable parts. I intend on buying a Flowtron after reading the other bad reviews. This particular Stinger was purchased at Lowe's Hardware as a gift. I don't think one bug is worth $60.00. I intend on trying to get Honeywell--or whoever the manufacturer is--to replace it or give me a part and a service manual. I can take a ventilator apart and put it back together, so this item should be a snap! Think they'll do it? Doubtful!
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]!
My laptop computer slides in easily and comfortably, but it doesn't exactly provide reliable protection. I use it in my booksack so that I can take my laptop with me to class, and as a result my laptop has developed a severe wobble to its joint for opening and closing the computer. I would recommend a bigger, more padded laptop case - even though it will be bulkier and more expensive, it's definitely worth it for the safety and security of your laptop.
Got my "aluminum" carrying case today. It is totally plastic. The label on the bag it came in even says "aluminum" but it's plastic. Very disappointed.
I have a Linksys Homelink network system that has now been unusable for months. When I upgraded to Windows ME, the only problem I had was with the Linksys card. Neither phone support or email support has been able to fix the problem. Email support rarely returns any messages, and if they do, all they say is they are working on the problem. I have four computers and a laptop and all were working decently on the network before upgrading to ME - not good, just decently - but what is so discouraging is the lack of support. I will NEVER buy another Linksys product!
I thoroughly agree with the other two reviews about how crappy this power adapter is. The first one I had for my Canon Ultura video camera just quit working one day. I had bought an extended warranty on the camera, but quickly found out the adaptor wasn't covered. I then purchased another one for $125.00 in Feb., 2002. Now this one doesn't work and I will have to replace it again. I called Canon and they said they couldn't help me out and said I would have to buy another one. This leaves you between a rock and a hard place because the camera is totally useless unless you can recharge the $50.00 batteries. I told them I'd never buy another Canon video camera, which is true. I'm going back to Sony!
I think this type of product is essential for smoking. The basic concept and features are great and work well. Setting the temps can be a pain because of the 1 degree increment "up only" where you have to cycle all the way through is a pain.Most importantly, I have a problem getting the receiver to sinc sometimes and loses it sometimes, and it's only sitting 15' away in the kitchen with line of sight to the smoker. I need to work at least in next room or it defeats the purpose of being remote. Also having to remove the battery door for the power switch on the transmitter is just plain dumb. You have to remove the bracket clip, remove the door, just to turn on. With the little plastic ears that clamp on the bracket clip, this will break in short time.product seems overpriced for these issues.
This wireless controller is not of sufficient quality to handle daily use for a very long period of time.
The instructions came in the form of a folded up piece of paper. It had the smallest cheapest romote I ever used. Don't even think about using it in the dark. These two things temped me to return the VCR but I stuck with it until it stopped working one week later. I returned it to Amazon which cost me an additional $9.71 for shipping. I went to Circuit City and bought a Sony SLV-N750 (not on sale) for $79.99. It works great, looks great, and came with a quality remote and instruction book.
I keep getting U150 error message - the following ink tank cannot be recognized. This is the second set of cartridges, both times it was magenta, and the cartridge is 2/3 full. Once the error comes up, printer is useless.
The unit is not really an outdoor unit although it is described as such. The boot does not look as if it would be waterproof and would require some sort of sealent to be used to prevent any corrosion, so be prepared with this before you climb to the top of your mast to install this unit. The other problem is the terminals, these do not look as if they are corrosion proof. I would suggest that you cut the terminals off completely and use the copper wire to terminate on your antenna. Alternatively terminate with some kind of corrosion proof plated terminals. So if you are armed with some waterproof sealant and some corrosion proof terminals this unit may be for you! I have bought three on the units but it is not worth me returning them. The postage for the three units was more than the units were worth in the first place. Unfortunately you cannot buy these units in the UK.
D-Link seem to have somehow relisted this device to get round the hundreds of previous reviews, so here's my experience. As of 11/2/10 I have to disable SecurePoint on a regular basis, so the last software I was able to load still sends my URLs to a third party I never signed up with. Surely that's illegal? D-Link threatened consumers for talking about it on their forums.EDIT: As of around 3/3/10 the SecurePoint system keeps switching on and blocking all access. D-Link people have been abusive to irritated users on their forums. I have not been impressed to find that this system has, apparently, been vetting all our surfing even when it was supposedly disabled. Spyware gone crazy.D-Link blocked further discussion of this issue on their support forums and have not fixed the issue, so far as I am aware. See their final word on page 8 of the following thread, I am particularly unimpressed by their authoritarian attitude. They won't get another penny from me.[...]First, before you do anything else, you have to get the software update. Old versions gave horrible performance, wired and wireless. Later versions improved out of all proportion. I work for a commercial wireless equipment provider and I can't believe that they could have shipped the original version. But I would say that, wouldn't I? But we don't compete, I don't do domestic wireless.I am on v1.32 now and it doesn't crash. Previous versions, when WinAmp did a CDDB lookup the 655 would reboot. No more ripping CDs for me.The user interface is not bad, a bit confused but very well featured. I can block our 16 year old from doing all those things that would turn her mother gray, if she knew, with a fair degree of ease. The do have a few bugs, you need to define a schedule then a use for it before you reboot and put it in to operation. If you don't reboot it flushes the unused schedules and you need to start over. I don't see anything bad on the inside of the firewall, so I guess that is working. I set it up to forward port 80 to a local server and that worked fine too. So far so good.Then came the reliability issues. Well first was the crashing on CDDB access, which meant we lost Internet connection every time I played a CD, but a software update fixed that. No easy way to report bugs either.Anyway, reliability. After a while we noticed that the wireless would randomly drop after a few minutes. I cured this by adding a commercial wireless device to one of the wired ports. This restored reliable wireless Internet for a month or so, but then the wired side started dropping out. Now we have continuous dropouts. We know it's the 655 because when it drops the net you also can't get to the management interface, the web based management interface, that it serves on the local net. When it comes back up the Internet also returns.I got it in December, I guess I'll try to return it to offset the cost of trying something else, or maybe they can repair it, who knows?
I purchased this player based on the reviews. The player is very cheaply made, the controls are difficult to maneuver, and the instruction book sucks. While trying to program the player it became stuck in "Chinese" for the language. The player would not toggle between "auto" and "manual" to pre set radio stations. I tried to program the player off and on for two days and finally gave up. Needless to say, the player is being returned to Amazon.
This happens to be my second review of any Amazon product. The item is a cheaply built piece of junk, unable to hold a spotting scope level. Primarily injection molded plastic. Only tightened it to remedy the angle and it broke. This will not hold 4 pounds or maybe even less. Now to find something better. I'm unable to comprehend how it got numerous 5 star ratings. $24.00 hit to the wallet. This was purchased at Amazon.
This product fails miserably at every type of text I tried. Any font, any size, any color, it simply didn't work. I spent more time scanning, pasting, and FIXING the errors than I would have ever spent typing the text directly myself.This isn't even a good value if it were offered FREE because of the frustration level. Plus, as a Mac user, it is so clunky as to make me want to throw it out the window (I returned it instead).Do NOT buy this unless 1) you have a very high frustration tolerance 2) you like using white-out 3) you have $100 you want to waste or 4) need to own every gadget, even if they don't remotely work.Have I been clear enough how little I think of this product???Cheers!
The product I received has an install by date of SEP 2007 -- I get NO Color from this. Will not buy ink online again!
this camera is very big and has a tiny screen. it loads things very slow and the pictures never really turn out that good. im surprised that people are still selling it when there are newer, nicer cameras for half the price.
I purchased this item in July and today the display screen is just blank!! Poor quality or some sort of manufacturing defect!
Tried to use these for an iPhone and an old (2G?) iPod and they leave quite a bit of both devices uncovered. For the extra $10 go with Apple's branded version.
For years, Garmin has refused to produce mapping software that works with a Mac, or open up their protocols to other companies that do. Alternatives such as Virtual PC are cumbersome and add unnecessary expense to an already overpriced device.
I was so excited for the first day when I received my player.Sounded great played great easy to use. Then it just powered itself off. Never to turn on again. I sent the unit back to Amazon. They were great the next day a new unit was at more door.The new unit played great for 4 weeks. Very happy with it. Thenkablam, the unit once again shuts down, never to play another note of music.This unit seems to have a power supply issue. I have sent this unit back to Amazon. Don't have much faith the third unit will work muck better. But Amazon is great with their return policy.Amazon might think twice about carring this product. It has extremly poor quality control as far as I am concerned. I wish the product would work because when it works it works great, but it doesn't last very long.
I bought one. Worked great. Still works great. Bought a 2nd, which crapped out 3 months after purchase. Just stopped working one day. Didn't fill out warranty so it's not Amazon's fault.
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!
If you would like to solve the problem of a signal break in a digital signal for an HD TV over a roof top antenna, this Motorola Signal Booster will have little or no effect. It appears to be made to improve an analog signal.
As soon as I ordered the item from Office Depot, I realized I had ordered the wrong item. I called Office Depot at 1-888-378-2000 and got Junior. I told Junior I had ordered the wrong item and gave him the order number. He found the order, it had not shipped. However he said any item ordered from Amazon.com could not be cancelled. I recommend no one order from this company.Ron May
Found that the DIR-655 is very difficult to configure when using HughesNet satellite internet. Problem being that the router wants to confirm that you have an internet connection before allowing you to configure the router. The major problem is that HughesNet modems operate at 192.168.0.1 and the DIR-655 come configured at 192.168.0.1. Thus you have figure out how to change the IP address of the DIR-655 before you can get it to configure...and that takes some work. D-Link should make it very easy to change the IP address before configuring!!!
After about 1 year my mouse stopped working. It developed the most annoying habit of double clicking when I single clicked. I tweaked my mouse settings and there was nothing I could do to get my mouse to stop double clicking. Of course it only did it 25% of the time so I kept using it for a few weeks but eventually I started to lose my mind and threw it away. Since most mice would work with my Mac I grabbed an old PC mouse I had and presto I was back in action and that trip to the psycho ward was avoided.
This eyepiece doesn't work on all EOS Cameras. I purchased this for my EOS Rebel XS and it doesn't fit due to the camera's body shape. Will NOT RECOMMEND TO BUY unless the back of your EOS has a completely flat space around the eyepiece.
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.
I'm editing my first review as it appears my first one was defective!I had gotten the first one a few days before Christmas and it just would not work. I got the second one on Christmas and it was fine.I was able to use the same photo software that came with the Senario ornament to load the photos. It took almost 70 photos, not 50. It holds a good charge and I just love it.If you have a problem with it, I suggest returning it for a new one. It seems that some of them just have defects.
You will be told over and over this will fit the Gateway M520 or 7510GX which is the same computer.IT DOES NOT FIT!!! the gateway one made by Lite On does not fit either!If i could give it 0 stars i would because it's expensive and a waist of money and time to buy it!
as a performance artist interested in being able to create my own multi-media projects i enthusiastically bought this rubbish software. the installation seemed fine, but very soon after it crashed so often that i got to where i was saving my project after every change just so i wouldn't lose my work. the texts and fonts don't work, it jumps around trying to guess your intentions (almost as badly as microsoft word's auto-correct), it only burns to dvd about 1 time in 10, and the rendering process can exceed 12 hours for only 25 minutes of material. expect to be on hold from 30-60 minutes for technical support (not a toll-free number), and don't expect the menu options to be saved properly. the one time it created a dvd properly it was absolutely beautiful; however, i worked much too hard to get so little out of the program. i also had to rebuild my entire system FOUR times after the computer stopped booting (note: i have a 2.6 ghz processor, 512 meg ram, and 120 gig, with windows xp media edition -- don't try to blame these problems on my system!)... i'm going to try the sony product: it averages about 4 stars from other users and costs the same or less.
I've had this printer for a while now, and i rarely can get it to work properly. When it is not taking 2 pieces of paper at a time, it is printing in some strange code. The quality of the picture is alright, but nothing special. I would highly recommend not to buy this printer
I've owned quite a few mp3 players and when I lost my last one, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and buy something that everyone else is buying. Bad decision. The batter life, just for listening to music, is only around 2hrs. You can't use it as an external storage device, because of software. It doesn't play very many video files, and it doesn't have as many menu features as you would think. You can't even have a song on "1 repeat". You have to erase your quicklist and put the one song on it and hit continuous repeat to do that. This was a waste of my money. What a crappy mp3 player.
I bought my first psa about 2 years ago. The first one was a psa Michael Jordan special edition. After 11 months of using it without any problem, one day it decided to just go dead.I returned it to philips and they sent me the psa220 (they didn't have the michael jordan edition anymore)The first problem that I had with the psa was that the back of it peeled off. This happened about 3 months after I received it. I think it peeled off because I use it on my arm on the gym and the sweat gets between my arm and the player. But this is unacceptable since it is a mp3 player for sports and when you do sports you sweat.The second problem was that the belt that I use on my arm broke. Anyway I was able to fix it with black tape, the one you use for electronics.Finally this week the battery just died. I cannot use it anymore without having it plugged to the AC. I noticed that the last 3 months that the player was doing crazy things. For example, I would live it connected for a whole day, and when I was ready to use it, it wouldn't just turn on. And then the next day it would be ok. I hope that it comes back to sanity so I can still use it, but this is not fun at all.ProsIt looks great Good sound qualityConsExtremely poor manufacture. Battery not reliable, just lasted for a year.The Bottom LineI wouldn't buy it again. The looks are great, but if it is not reliable, then nobody can see you wearing it, and above all, you cannot use it.I use the earplugs from Koss
I've had my pen for just a few days, and when I gently touched the pad end it left a dark black residue on my finger. Probably a dumb question, but IS THIS NORMAL???? I'm a little worried this black material will transfer to my lens. Has anyone had this happen? On a positive note, it seems like it would be good at cleaning a spot from the extreme perimeter of your lens, where it meets the metal housing. I would appreciate any comments.
I bought this camera about 2 years ago and within 12 months, I had to send it back to Best Buy for repair because the LED screen went black constantly. Thankfully, it was still under warranty at the time. Well, another 12 months passed by and the screen does the same exact thing. If I don't use the flash, it works fine. If I turn the flash on, the screen goes black and I have to whack the camera to get it to function again. Sony will fix it -- for $100. No thanks. I've written my letter of complaint to Sony and vow never to buy their crappy products again.
UPDATE 1/27/2009: The volume control on this less-than-stellar product recently broke when my 8-pound cat bumped into it while playing on the counter with a sparkle ball. How lame is that? So...add "shoddy construction" to my previous list of complaints.ORIGINAL REVIEW: The market currently supports several table radios based upon Henry Kloss' seminal design. Unfortunately, I own two of them. I like my modestly-priced Sony M1000 "The Radio" quite a bit...I do not like my expensive Boston Acoustics Receptor much at all. Why not? My Boston Acoustics unit doesn't hold a candle to the Sony when it comes to sound quality. A table radio, in the Henry Kloss tradition, should render voices and music with very high fidelity. The overall sound should be full, smooth, and well balanced. Alas, the Boston Acoustic sound is simultaneously bass-heavy at the bottom and somewhat strident at the top...rather like a teenager's boom-box. I am forever wishing the Receptor had a tone control...which it does not. Male voices often boom...female voices are often shrill...and music often winds up sounding less than musical. The Boston Acoustics unit also lacks a line level input, but its sound is so mundane that I can't imagine even running an MP3 player through it. As a result, this expensive radio spends its time doing low fidelity AM band tasks...traffic and weather...that could be handled by a $20 unit. Before you invest in one of these, make sure you A/B listen to competing Sony, Tivoli, Cambridge Soundworks, and/or Bose units. If you prefer the Boston Acoustics sound, buy one. However, I think you'll find the Boston Acoustics is pale in comparison to its better-designed peers.
This was working fine until last week. I can not print after downloading a HP printer upgrade. I am using a MacBook Pro with OSX 10.8.2. laptop. My printer is an Officejet Pro L7680 All in One.I may contact HP to see if they can determine if their recent software upgrade is the problem. For a while I thought it may have just stopped working from age (used since 2009) and that may still be the case. I do not know. The printer recognizes other commands using the bt450 but will not print.I am giving it 2 stars for now: not working. Until it stopped working I would give it 4 stars. It had good range. I could print from almost everywhere in the house and my house footprint is large with 2 levels including a basement.
I give these earphones 3 stars but review at 1 as it is to highly rated. The sounds high and middle are good. The bass however is crap. You can tell there is bass but you can not fell it at all. Bass to me is the most important part of music. These lack severly. Also they are comfortable until you wear them for an extended period of time. Shame on you Sony for putting your name on these.
I really wanted to like this product. Really. The SD/USB playback idea is brilliant- you don't need to bring an iPod or other MP3 player in the car- just plug a flash memory chip or thumbdrive with your music on it into the transmitter and you're all set. That worked just as advertised.My only complaint was the absolutely dreadful sound quality. Understand that I'm not an "audiophile"- I don't wax philosophically about the "warmth" of tube amplifiers, and my speaker wires at home don't look like they could be used as automotive jumper cables in a pinch, but even I can recognize the difference between "average" and truly awful. Put simply, this device has no treble! It sounded more like an AM radio than an FM radio.I gave it two stars instead of one, since it is a versatile, clever, little device, and if you aren't critical about sound quality at all, the positives might outweigh the negative for you. Just make sure you buy it from a store with a return policy just in case, like myself, you just couldn't stand listening to it!I realize no FM transmitter will give you "CD quality", but the Belkin unit I replaced it with sounds much better- like any FM radio station, which is good enough for me.
I double checked with manufacturer before I bought this and was sure it was correct but this unit did not fit my sons Ram.Top and bottom were fine but I had to take the bezel and grind off the lip on both side to get it to work. I will never be able to put factory back in also the bracket only had ONE bolt hole that would match up this is VERY poorly described "to fit".
The microphone on mine stopped working after 3 months. Panasonic wanted $30 to "repair" it. It was OK while it worked, but ultimately not worth buying.
I purchased 4 because I thought these would make great gifts. I returned 3. (I only kept the 4th becasue the package was opened and I didnt want to pay the restocking fee on a $20 item.) I am very dissatisfied with this product. It came with a tiny cd, which doesnt seem to work on my laptop or macbook. Why wasnt this mentioned in the specs? Maybe I'll get it to work eventually, but I am not going to put much effort into it.
You have to stare at the display from a certain angle to read it; for example, you can't read the time when you're lying down in bed. The backlight is annoying too, why not illuminate the numbers instead of the blank space behind them? I just bought a new clock because I was sick of having to sit up in bed and let my eyes focus for 30 seconds just to read the time. This clock sucks.
I bought this unit from Staples and was very excited at having my first AIO. I had read good reviews on the Amazon site and was thinking I got a good deal at $100 (refurbished).The printer just could not be installed. I am an IT Professional and understand technology a little more than a lay person. I tried everything possible to get this installed. I managed to install the drivers for scanner but not the printer. I changed my USB cable (HP Not including USB cable is very irritating).The support over email and phone was prompt but not useful. They kept telling me the same things which I had tried and not worked. They were unable to provide any insights into why the problem could have occurred.I do NOT recommend anyone to buy this machine. I have read other reviews on the web talking of installation problems. I hope HP fixes this problem soon.
no return policy, definitely an overpriced item and long mailing time. The item arrived intact and in excellent condition however.
I bought the boom box and receiver combination; the boom box came from Amazon; the receiver came from a 3rd party; I couldn't get them to work; I sent the boom box back to Amazon; they refunded my money; I sent the receiver back and NEVER heard from them. UGHH. I'll never buy from a 3rd party again.
Yes, the features of this machine are nice, but the DSS format's name &quot;Digital Speech Standard&quot; and Olympus's touting of it as an &quot;international standard&quot; are deliberately misleading. In fact, Olympus owns it and does not even make it available enough for software vendors to develop conversion software. There is no way to, for instance, convert a CD audio, or MP3, or any other audio file into DSS format in order to play it on the DM-10. If you buy the thing thinking you can load 10 hours of CD audio books onto it, you will find that instead you only get 1 hour (in WMA format). And if you call Olympus to ask about it, their tech support people based in India will just tell you tough luck.
This "Nikon 7072" lens pen is a 100% replica of the item "LensPEN Lens Cleaning System" which is sold here on Amazon also. It's so much the same that the general wording on the package and the plastic flashing on the product is 100% the same. I would save yourself $2 and get the other one - they are clearly made by the exact same company.
After owning my 4G 40GB IPOD for almost a year, it died out. Luckily, I owned it for ALMOST a year, and sent it in before my warranty expired out. Apple sent me a brand new IPOD with a postage paid envelope to send in my defective one. I was happy at the fact that they did it so quickly too. The only problem was that my problems weren't over. After about 6 months of using the new IPOD, it died out too. I have no warrenty now, so i'm stuck trying to restore, restart, and all those other crappy "R" fixes that they have that don't work. Now it seems that i'm just another statistic for people who spent a lot of money on a peice of junk. Apple has made a lot of money off this product, I think the least they should do is have some sort of definite recall for anyone who has bought this model. It's really pretty discouraging to see this many people with the same problem. I loved the ease of use of it, but now i'm really hesitant on buying a new IPOD. That new Zune is actually starting to look kind of good...
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 have bought the Epson Perfections Scanner V750 Pro, and it just will not work, all I get is the on off button blinks red, all the cables are connected correctly, but it still comes up with cannot connect to scanner.I am at a loss what to do, I have downloaded all the latest drivers, but it still will not scan, for something costing 800 and from Epson you would expect it to work.Do they have a fixit service?Barry Pagebarry@oldbricklayer.co.uk
I did not receive any mail-in rebate, take care about that!
USB cables annoy the beejeebers out of me. You buy a printer for $40. Then you are supposed to pay another $25 for a cable to hook it up to your computer? I have heard of the "add on sales" model, as successfully used by Gillette to build their razor blade empire, but this is ridiculous. Particularly ridiculous as those yokels selling the printers aren't making any money on the cables (in fact, they're getting you on the printer ink).I bought my cable from amazon for $11. It isn't a great price. A great price would be $2, and that would be what a USB cable is worth. USB should be cheaper than old school 10base2 ethernet cable (which, by comparison, had better shielding, and a relatively complicated connector), but it isn't. Someone, somewhere is making a zillion dollars on USB cable, and I'd like to track him down and punch him in the throat for it.
Unit does NOT connect to any of the mapping software. A waste of money. Description should indicate that the unit is no use for iPad/iPhone.
I have two of the older versions of this mouse pad. One at work and one at home. I like those very much. After many years of use they were starting to get kind of grungy so I went looking for a replacement. I was pleased to see that this model was still available but had been upgraded with the microban protection. Even better, or so I thought. There are two, in my opinion, major problems with this mouse pad. The first is that the wrist pad is very hard. The old one was soft, squishy and very comfortable. The new style is very hard and provides almost no cushioning at all. It kind of defeats the whole purpose of having a wrist pad. The second issue is with my laser mouse. There must be something different about the surface of the mouse pad. Often my mouse goes into what I call slow motion mode. The cursor starts moving very slowly compared to how fast the mouse is moving. My guess is that the laser is not tracking well against the surface of the mouse pad. Maybe it's not the mouse pad causing this but I have been using this mouse for a couple of years and never had this problem until I *upgraded* the mouse pad. Regardless, the lack of comfort with the wrist pad is enough of a reason to avoid this product in my opinion. The older non-microban version of this mouse pad is still available. If you like this style of mouse pad that is what I would recommend instead.
I've had this player 6 months now. That's after taking the first player back to the store where purchased when I found out it wouldn't play a blu-ray disk.This player is slow, slow to load and read a disk and it won't even read some of my DVDs (there is absolutely nothing wrong with them). I've had nothing but trouble with the internet connection too. It's in a great spot to receive a good signal from my wireless but it still doesn't and when it does, it's slow or intermittent. I see how some reviewers say how much better the player performs with firmware updates, well that makes me ask the question "better than what?" Is the performance that bad to begin with it needs to be improved?I didn't see the remote in the store and there is good reason. This is a player right? Maybe you want your TV on the same remote but that's about it. All the important buttons are the SMALLEST on the remote, really not easy to use. I have other brand players that are MUCH easier and MUCH faster with just as good a picture and ALL the features.Samsung wants me to send this player to them, forget it, it's not worth it, it's trash and that's where it's going....
I tried the iron-on transfer paper in my HP Deskjet 970 printer. I ironed my design onto a 50/50 cotton T-shirt. It says you can machine wash these iron-ons, but when I did so, the iron-on design fell to pieces in my washing machine. It was a major mess to clean up my machine...And yes, I did wash it in cold water as instructed...
1. I bought the belkin pre-n router based on the rating report, and I've tried to fix one month day and night. Internet is still not stable and everyday I need to reset the router in order to access online. In the beginning, technique support asks to exchange the new router, update firmware, change setting. Computer is still not stable. After trying one month, I give up the belkin pre-n router b/c I found out someone is also like to buy this router based on the rating and also feel very disappointed. And I change other router which is linksys WRT54GS. After I've changed to Linksys WRT54GS, all of the problems is solved2. Everytime I called belkin technique support and the waiting time is "ALWAYS" over 30 mins no matter weekday, weekend, day and night.3. Belkin Pre-N does have the good signal and good rang but it's not very stable. Too Disappointed....
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
I ordered this from SF Planet twice both times it was defective on an LG Lotus Phone. SF Planet does have good service but the product will not work with an LG Lotus.
I can understand that this filter wont hold a common cap, lets say a Nikon original 72mm cap, because its very slim. But for me, the fact that the B&W cap that COMES WITH THE FILTER doesn't works neither is A FRAUD. What a joke !!! B&W must alert you for the fact that there's NO cap that holds on it. BIG desing mistake. Big shame. If you need a CPL for continous outdoor use, DONT BUY THIS SLIM CPL.
Garbage - My printer broke after 3 months, the same problem with the printer head coming off the belt. Since this time I have had two replacements which both suffered the same fate. One after only TWO DAYS of use. I am appalled that such a poor product can be legally sold.
I recently purchased an ipod touch and wanted the dock kit to connect it to my home theater system. I also purchased the component cable in hopes of getting a better picture. The dock in this kit does not work with the ipod touch and the component cable I bought separately. No audio or video would play when the component cable was connected to the dock and the ipod in the cradle. I did get audio and video when the touch was connected directly to the component cable. Make sure you have one of the specific ipods on the box for this kit.Even if I did have a supported ipod, I might have returned this kit because the component cable by itself connects to the home theater system and charges the ipod with the included AC adapter. The only thing it doesn't do is stand up the ipod. With the new ipod touch and iphone, it doesn't seem like this dock is "universal" anymore.
This thing wouldn't work with my Epson R1900. Was it too long? I don't know. But it would start to communicate, then abort. I haven't tried it with any other peripherals, but when I switched back to my 6' cable, it worked just fine again.
My project was Cat6 install for entire new offices for our company. I purchasedCAT6/CAT5E RJ45 White 110 Punch Down Keystone Jackand try to use this mount box for warehouse data ports. However, I could not install with this one. I guess it only works for their own brand keystone jacks. In addition, it looks more yellow beige colored one - NOT like the bright white one you see on the product photo.
I am terribly disappointed with the WRV200 (running firmware 1.0.32.2) and wish I had read these reviews prior to purchasing. I have always owned LinkSys products and recommended them since the late 90's so I have no axe to grind. Had it online for about a month, had to power cycle it once a week because I kept loosing the ability to connect to my company VPN. When I would attempt to log into the box to see what was up, the GUI would ask for a UID and PW but then show all white.Tried calling support but they were unable to help and suggested I call back when someone who knew more about the WRV200 was available. No joke! At this point I've given up on it. I can't return it to Amazon since it is past the return policy and I've since reverted to my WRT54G which is bullet proof.It's a shame though, I really wish my WRV200 was reliable enough to stay on my network because the feature set is wonderful.
It is one thing to have various problems with a computer, but another to have incompetent and indifferent tech support.I had my 1200 Compaq for 3months. 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 camera itself has good features but I'm wondering who would buy this camera at its' price point. A real serious phtographer would opt for a true SLR camera for a few hundred more. A casual amateur don't need to spend this kind of money. A Sony 7.2 Megapixel with 12x optical zoom (or other similar brands) for $360 would save substantial money and meet the needs of substantially all amateurs looking for a better high zoom camera. I don't see real value in this camera.
Where do I start? Sound quality is poor. The only movies it will pay are AMV, which is some obscure format that hardly anyone knows about. The manual says there is an AMV converter to play your movies on it but it is not on the CD. The AMV converter I downloaded for free does not format the video correctly, therefore, the video just stops playing or the sound is garbled. MP3 sound is noisy and unclear. They tried to do too much with this little player and none of it works well. The only good thing I can say is that it is inexpensive. I would only recommend this for a child as a toy and if they break or loose it, you're not out IPod type of dollars!
We traded from a Nikon with a charger that had a pretty long battery life to this one that uses AA batteries. I thought that I saw reviews that said the battery life was pretty good, but we have gone through 3 or 4 pairs already in a month and a half and don't even use it that much. We went through one pair in just one trip to the Wild Animal Park and we probably only took about 40 pics. I'm going to research rechargeable batteries so that we don't have to add a separate line item to the budget for batteries each month.
This product does NOT work with Wireless n, although none of the product information shares that tidbit. And the vendor was worse that useless
I should have known from the Dlink reputation! They don't make a device with anything greater than a -2dbi antenna which is WORTHLESS. Having been a EE for 18 years, I knew this, and had no issues as it had an ethernet interface.Well, My server (The original software that has never been updated, running on a WIN XP PRO, 2.4Ghz Dual P4with 100Mbs ethernet connection, and doing nothing else for a living but connecting to my Raid 5 array of CD's I spent nearly $1000 converting in to FLAC's, then 192Kbs MP3's (since it don't play FLAC's), so I know myhardware is sound.My central hom e switch is a Cisco 3550 Layer 3 switch, and this unit is on the first floor above my rackmounted home theater system with the 4U raid server in it among other things. I have yet to get through an entire CD without a disconnect from the server in the middle of the song.Humm... Same thing happens when I have the family over to view photos from my Canon D20 Digital camerashot in RAW mode, and dropped on as .jpg's 2048x1024, does a nice job at sizing them on my 60" plasma.But got to love that disconnect in the middle of the slide show. It really kills the moments!This is a combination poor product with the standard WIFI junk you expect from Dlink.Buy anything buy Dlink.
I sent this back after 2 frustrating weeks...I got this camera over the S50 due to the faster lens, larger optical zoom and the hotshoe, boy what a letdown.The autofocus is miserable, this camera needs full light to focus correctly and it is VERY slow, if shooting in dim light (anything less than daylight) this camera took at least 10 sec's to focus, ofen it would just give an error beep and make me manually focus.Most flash photos were overexposed badly despite trying to deliberately underexpose.This camera is not worth the price, even if less than list. If you are willing to spend this kind of money spend a little more and get a digital SLR. I really don't want anyone to be dissapointed like I was, what a waste!
Cheaper option is not the best some time and here you have one. It can't support my mobile phone or my portable hard drive, some time I need to unplug and plug again in order to use. If you have money go to a better one.
I bought this unit to use while riding long trips on my bike. Mistake. The unit speakers do not fit into the ear canal well enough to stay in place with a helmet on. The unit itself is not very well made. The plastic case isn't very strong and a short fall from by belt to the parking lot did it in. Battery cover won't fit properly and case separated. You would expect for [this much money]something a little more durable.
I love my iPod because all my music is in one place. And so I wanted to accesorise the iPod so I bought a case and the iTrip FM transmiter because it was $16 and I chose it because it was the cheapest thing there. BIG mistake. My mom gives me good advice and she says do not buy something just because it is cheap, buy it because it is good. I should have listened because instead of getting the ciggarette lighter adapter that my friends have and say it works I bought the cheap piece of crap. This transmitter does not work well at all there is static and I followed all the directions and nothing works. I envy the people who got theirs to work, because mine wont.
This is an all around bad product, mainly because it will change combinations on you completely unexpectedly. The design is flawed. Mine changed combinations on me spontaneously one day, I probably did it by mistake because of the design of the flip switch which is constantly flipping back and forth. I was about to drill it off when a colleague at work asked if he could try to get it off, he cracked the combination in less than five minutes after looking at a similar Kensington lock. This combination switch happens so frequently that Kensington will pay you the cost of a locksmith to remove it. I don't know why Amazon is still selling it. Do yourself a favour and buy something else.
I know this was a used unit , but it came filthy dirty, one foot pad broken off , packaged very poorly. How hard would it have been to at least clean it up. At least it seems to function properly, but very disappointing.
I know I should have paid more attention but not thinking and based off of someone's Jornada listmania list I bought this card on ebay. Needless to say the Jornada 568 only works with TypeI and TypeI extended. But not Type II's like this one. I'm sure that this is a great wireless CF card, but not if you own a Jornada!
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!
As others have already commented, this clock is way too bright to keep lit in your bedroom while you sleep. Even on the lowest light setting it will light up your entire room. Yes, you can turn the light off, but if you do that you cannot see what time it is in the dark.I've tolerated this for the past few months because I like the idea of this clock - that is, being able to use with my ipod and I like the size and design, and the sound quality of the speakers are very good, but a new problem has occurred and that is the clock gains time at the rate of about one minute per week. I'm not sure if this is just a defect in the unit I have or if others are like this.I'm now on Amazon searching for a new clock. I'll keep this one and just use it as a speaker for my ipod, but definitely not in the bedroom.
I received a Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra for Christmas last year. It worked fine for six months and then the headphone jack malfunctioned. It was out of warranty, but it certainly wasn't time to pitch it a get a new one. I returned it to Creative to have the jack replaced. This cost $20 for an initial evaluation.After a couple of week Creative called me and said that the unit would have to be replaced with a refurbished unit at a cost of $200. New units can be purchased for $239. I thought this was stupid since the harddrive is completely detachable from the rest of the unit (surely half the cost). It made me wonder if they can't fix a bad headphone jack, what on earth could they fix. Seems like they scammed me for $20 in addition to their bad product.Since the unit was completely functional except for the headphone jack, I chose to have the unit returned without repair and use it as a portable harddrive. I had also hoped that I could listen to the music through my computer. It wouldn't be completely portable, but I could take it to work.I then made two painful discoveries. First, the headphone jack on the jukebox is the only audio output, even though you can control the unit from your computer using Creative's software and the software appears to have functionality to change the output. Secondly, there is no way to access the jukebox as a generic mass storage device, so you can use another media program. Consequently, I have to drag files over to my computer harddrive to listen to them.The jukebox will also not let you copy protected files to a computer. Pretty short sighted when you consider that there is no way to backup your protected files.Jukeboxes are great and I will buy another one. It won't be a Creative product.
2 weeks ago our laptop died and because I swore I'd never buy another Compaq again, we went with the Toshiba on the recommendation of our computer tech. BAD IDEA!! The first day we got it I was on the internet and the screen went black. I figured I must have hit something that set it in hibernation mode so I held down the power button until it shut down and restarted it again. A couple hours later, same thing...the next day, again and so on. I decided to do some research as I was planning on taking it in tomorrow to have it looked at. Well, after going on many websites, I have discovered this is happening all over the place. I am not the only one!!! I wish I had read these reviews before I bought mine.Needless to say, I am taking this laptop back tomorrow. I am not wasting my time with a company that KNOWS they are selling a product that is flawed and yet they continue to do so.Don't buy this computer, you will be sorry!!
We sent this DVD player back. The controls were unreliable, the player kept freezing.
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.
THIS IS A PIECE OF JUNK. I HAVE TO REBOOT MY COMPUTER ALMOST AFTER EVERY SCAN. IT IS VERY, VERY SENITIVE. IF EVERYTHING NOT ALIGNED PRECISELY, IT WON'T WORK. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO NOT ONLY REBOOT, BUT HAVE TO RELOAD THE SOFTWARE BECAUSE MY COMPUTER DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE SCANNER - SAVE YOUR MONEY.
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.
I've been using screen protectors from Palm (now PalmOne) and other brands for a long time. I bought a T3 and my surprise, when I got the screen protector pack was the need to cut myself the protector. Or you have a precise use of scissors or your work will look bad in your palm. I'm not happy, but right now for T3 people have no options.Otherwise I would prefer (even paying extra bucks) a pre-cutted protectors.
This product is not worth the price one is charged, this is nothing more than a child's toy! It didn't even get 1/3 of a miles reception, so don't waste your money!
These speakers are small, but very tinney and way underpowered. Spend a little more and get someting you will be happy with. They are not in any way an improvement on internal laptop speakers.
After reading all the reviews about this and Netgear, I bought this and 2 network cards. I guess I expected to much.First, you still need a cable modem or a DSL modem if you use this. That was my first mistake. I expected it to have a connection for a cable modem. It doesn't.Second, I expected good documentation. The documentation that it comes with is very sparse and has almost nothing useful.Third, support.... After waiting on the phone for over 2 hours and hearing ringing then music again, over and over again, I finally gave up hoping that someone would pick up the phone.Anyway, during that time, I figured out what I need to make this thing work. It still took the better part of the morning for such a simple thing. I still don't know how to get the DHCP to work nor do I know how to change the admin name or password. Then again, that is not anywhere in the documentation either.I guess I can rule out buying anything else from Netgear in the future.
I purchased this printer because I liked the price and the size. I am returning it tomorrow because I have had nothing but problems and the Lexmark tech support is inadequate. The copy and scan functions work great, but everytime I try to print text, I end up with garbage on the printouts(Black boxes, misaligned characters, splotches of color). This printer is also extremely slow. I am tired of wasting my time on it. I think I'll get the HP 2210. It has had much better reviews.
I've had this MP3 since Xmas 05. It gave me trouble initially then the problem went away. Since July it hasn't worked for more than a few hours, despite Cowon's several attempts to fix it. This is the third, or maybe now it's the 4th?, time that the sound on my 20 GB iAudio X5 has cut out. Cowon just returned it to me again a couple of weeks or so ago. The screen shows that the song is playing - it's just that no sound comes out. Besides this problem it also has an annoying problem of repeating songs when the setting is set not to repeat. This is a quibble, however, that one can live with. Given the problems I'm having with it I considered rating it a 1 star except that when the sound does work it is really good.
There's a reason why this stuff is significantly discounted. This is definitely one of the worst products I have ever bought. I did not do much research. I think the data may be in there, but I could not learn how to make it work. The interface is horrific - unusable. Don't do it.
i bought this product by paying around $37/- for it and within 40 days the microphone stoped working.....this is not the first time that this was hapening...if u chk reviews u can find that most ppl r complaining about the microphone not working...n now since it has exceeded 30 days of my purchase amazon cant help me....i am stuck up nowhere now...i lost my $37/- i guess...
Reading the other reviews, I understand that I'm even one of the lucky ones!I purchased my TF-DVD7050 on May 2006 and it stopped working just one year after.During those 12 months my 5-yr.-old has used it extensively, dropped it on the floor and mishandled it in quite a few ways. I even hacked the region-coding so it had become a region-free player. It worked very fine. Then, suddently the picture became in B&W;, then nothing at all. The buttons on the screen also failed to work. I can still use it with the remote and attaching it to a TV with the cable supplied.Fiddling with it I understood that the cause is probably the tiny wires connecting the screen to the body of the device.Living in Italy, I don't have any way to receive assistance from Coby. I contacted them with 4 emails: 2 to customer service and 2 to tech-support. I hoped to get some advice for having it repaired by a technician here. I NEVER received an answer!!!First I thought to buy another one, but then reading the reviews here on Amazon, I realized that the product has probably become worse during these last few months. That's the reason I sayed I'm one of the lucky ones...I will have to look for a quality brand and spend more :-(It's a pity, it had so many features, great screen image and the price was just right. Farewell Coby, you'll NEVER see me again!
Have owned several WD external drives with no problems this one would not work...on the PC on the MAC etc.The package arrived quick enough...The internal packing list is so sanitized you dont know who or where to return the item to. The return is AGONIZING! came from BEACH Audio ...AVIOD THESE GUYS! Getting a return authorization number is a nightmare!@ Multiple e-mails and calls to them...ugggghhhhhh!Much better off getting from the MAC store! BUYER BEWARE!I totally expect NOT to get my refund!
When the package arrived today I thought they made a mistake, no way could something like a DVD tower fit in such a small box. Very small. It was correct however, and I went about assembling it, disappointed in my purchase. This thing could be built better if they used spaghetti. Cheap, flimsy plastic is the majority of the construction, and even after full assembly it sits uneven on the floor, wobbles like it's broken, and is so poorly aligned to itself that none of the shelves follow the same angle. I loosened all the bolts and readjusted and that helped, but it still is about as stable as the Eiffel Tower on one leg. No wonder they send wall mount brackets with it, it technically would be more secure screwed to a wall, not even touching the floor, but you'd never get it level. I could have built something out of wood for the same price and had a much superior product. Oh well.
It's going back.Corrupt documents, crashes, double clicking document icon-nothing happening, crazy errors like"...document contains foreign languages, can not open," firewire connection problems and it's only been two weeks... I lost 2 annual reports with billings of over $1 million. Unfortunately, It seems like the other external hard drives have problems too. So now I'm going to try the LaCie.
Between my sister and I we have owned 4 panasonic portables dvd players - all came up with the ho3 error message. I will never buy again and I will tell everyone not to buy one!
After far more time than I really wanted to spend researching GPS devices, and now after owning two differnt brands, here is my advice:1. Results will vary according to the users location. What works in SF, may not work in Chicago. Read reviews with reviewers locations in mind.2. Get to the meat of a review. People out there are picking these devices apart because peripherals like the MP3 player have lousy sound. If the device has an MP3 or comparable extra, consider these add-on's as they will surely not get you where you want to go.3. You must touch and feel at retail. This will at the very least cut your selctions to a fee models. After your research, buy the one you think you want, and remember, it's OK to make a mistake, just send it back and try again. This category is no where near perfection ... yet.4. Many companies charge a restocking fee so let the return policy guide your purchse, not just price. Restocking can add 10-15%. You do the math. In the case of the Mio, if you choose to buy from Amazon and are not satisfied, there is no restocking fee. If your buy elsewhere, think of it this way, is $45 worth a one-month test drive?Now, on to a quick recap pn my returned Mio c520.The Mio wide size is perfect. Wide enough to provide a lot of information in a good font size and a good size map - all at one time.The windshield attachment offered a good depth; suitable for many types of windshields. That's where the good features end. The lighter charger MUST be disconnected when you turn your engine on (instructions say so). Because this is not typical of other devices I own, I knew I would not remember so I disconnected it well before I needed to and wrapped the cord over my steering wheel so I would remember. Not following this instruction can void your Warranty. This was not thought out that well.The Mio screen is gorgeous! I particularly love the split screen, and graphics are top notch - maybe the best out there. Unfortunately, it is not even close to accurate in its mapping, the primary purpose of this gadget. A few examples:- About 30 feet from a turn, it told ne I had to go a few hundred more feet: 4 satellites active, good signal.- After I made the turn on to a highway, it finally caught up with me and told me to make the turn (it felt like it was in slow-mo). Guessing it was about 4-500 feet off: Clear, open sky setting.- My husband took it on the bus to work for a virtual test. On the way in, when exiting from a bridge, the Mio could not find his location / coordinates. It was totally confused (bus not moving but the device said it was). On the way home, it could not detect any satellites for his entire 2 hour ride: Clear sky.- At the kitchen table with plans to familiarize ourselves further with the device, it took 20 minutes to boot, finally with mediocre satellite coverage: The day prior, the same scenario generated excellent satellite coverage.The POI's were many, and in a full spectrum of categories. However, this is a mapping device so shopping and finding a restaurant is not a priority if you can't find your way smoothly.I never got to test any of the extra features; mapping was my priority.I do hope Mio can make it in our country. They appear to have the basics covered nicely. A lot more woprk on the mapping is needed.A Personal Opinion: A mapping device should read in 10th's of a mile, this device measures in feet - feet geneated too many instructions for this driver to follow, and because mileage is typically measured in 10th's, this option just confused me.
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 Fraud 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.
Just a note ...Switching between battery and powered requires that batteries be removed.The transmitter turns itself off during quiet sections of music.Power off returns the volume of full off requiring that you set the volume again.Susceptible to interference.In explicable audio drop outs (in addition to interference problems).I shopping for remote speakers...
This hub worked for me magically for a month or two, than began to have issues. It would occasionally fail to connect or just straight disconnect from devices plugged into it. After about 8 months, it became so unreliable that I stopped using it all together.
The pad leaves behind greasy black smudges, the brush loses hair. After 'cleaning' your lens is dirtier than before, and you need a microfiber cleaning cloth to remove the smudges. A very disappointing product from Nikon.
When I started to buy Sandisk, I buyed "normal" Memory Sticks. As time passes I don't get any problem with them (five 128 mb Sandisk memory Sticks). The next step was MS PRO, so I buyed two sticks 256 and 512 MB. Unfortunately I got a "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) on my Sony DSC-P150, with the 256 mb memory stick pro and it became useless, so beware with this cheap buy.
Yes, I can store music on my PDA (UX-50) sometimes. Big deal. The "Pro" is not compatable with Sony software, nor my new Sony television.
I bought the Philips HN 110 noise-canceling headphones based on the generally good reviews on Amazon.com and the low price. I have a good comparison set of headphones that need replaced - the similarly priced on-ear Kensington: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-33084/dp/B0002K6Y9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1275311313&sr;=8-1 that I had purchase over 4 years ago.FIT: The Philips are slightly small for fitting around the ear, and not as comfortable as the Kensingtons.Noise-Canceling: In addition to airline use, I have enjoyed my Kensingtons while mowing the yard. This is a very different noise than you hear inside an airliner, but they do a nice job of allowing music to be heard 2 feet behind a lawn mower engine. I compared the two sets head-to-head to keep the variables at a minimum. With the physical barrier that the Philips offers, I was looking forward to even quieter mowing, that was just not the case. You would expect that surrounding the ears would give the Philips an edge on the noise-canceling function, but they hardware or software just doesn't work as well as the little on-ears.I was disappointed enough to return the Philips, and knowing I could always buy a new pair of Kensingtons, I did further research and bought the nice set from Able Planet for about twice the price: http://www.amazon.com/Planet-True-Fidelity-Canceling-Headphones/dp/B000R6SYKU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s;=electronics&qid;=1275311818&sr;=1 The difference was immediately noticable, and I have worn them a good bit while mowing and working around the house getting them broke in for a long plane ride later this year.
I don't know about the product!!! Just be careful on what you buy and what you actually get. I ordered ex-z4 from here. But I was on vacation so when i actually got the camera was after the return date. I didn't even know that i got the wrong camera until 2 weeks later. I bought this expansive camera because it has movie mode on them. If I were to buy the u version, there's lots of places where I can buy it for much cheaper price. Now company is selling cheaper camera and getting more money!! And I can't do anything with it.. So just be careful on what you buy and what you actually get!!
I had it working great until after three months, the mp3 just wouldn't turn on. well it would but it would show the "RIO" welcome screen and then turn off and it would do that again and again and again. I tried charging the stupid thing and it would go berserk. As mentioned in the manual i tried to reinstall the firmware + trying everything else i could think of. No use.I absoloutely DO NOT recommend this, you should buy any other thing.
First off the sound quality of these headphones are horrible. There is absolutely no bass whatsoever. If you turn on the noise-cancelling feature, the bass actually disappears even more. The noise-cancelling feature also does almost absolutely nothing. Sometimes I don't even know if it's on or not, because it sounds the same regardless. For ppl who paid fifty sixty bucks, you could've paid $20 more and get the highly superior Sennheiser HD 280s. They actually cancel noise and w/o some stupid unit attached to the cable or any battery. I've read in many other reviews that these headphones break easily. I have not experienced that, because upon immediately listening to them, I never wanted to pick them up again. They just kinda sit there. I highly do not recommend these headphones nor anything branded Philips. There are other brands that proved "Great Sound" for a fraction of the price: Sennheiser, Grado, Beyerdynamic. You don't have to be an audiophile to appreciate headphones superior to some crappy mainstream consumer headphones.
Got old keyboards hanging around that you want to use with your USB capable devices? Well, forget about that crazy idea, unless you want to throw down more money than a cheap USB keyboard costs. I appreciate your desire to maintain legacy technology for the sake of sharing your savvy, but this little gadget isn't going to make things work. It's just going to have windows tell you it sees some unrecognizable USB device that it doesn't know what to do with.... and unless you've got some serious motivation to make this work, it's probably not worth your time.Nothing against the people who make this mind you, but it's just not going to do what you might hope, given a naive understanding of serial communication.This is being said because i'm an idiot and found out firsthand after buying two.
Cool looking but not the case is not that hard enough to avoid scratches especially the black color
I bought this tv at walmart for 700.00what a was of money. i havnt even owend it for 2 yrs yet. I was watching tv and changed the channel and the screen turn pink.. Theres no fixing it, cause it will cost just as much as buying a new tv. And im not dealing with westington after all the bad reviews i read about the customer service. I will never buy another tv from them again.
The only noise reduction obtained with the headphones was the passive reduction from having the buds firmly placed in the ear. With the noise reduction turned on background sounds didn't change one bit, but the earbuds added a hissing sound. If I use them while listening to music, turning on the "sound reduction" adds the hissing noise, and increases the music volume. The only affect that they seem to have on background sounds is not to reduce them, but to try and drown them out. To make it worse, the sound reproduction of these earbuds is horrible. The sound is very tinny, far worse than that from the cheap earbuds that came with my iPod.
screws are both input and two output leads, screws must not have at output leads. can not attach by screw. at input lead, right placed the screws. at output leads, wrong placed screws. should be male and female.
I have owned several Maxtor drives over the years, and they are definitely the worst of the bunch. They have all been louder and have benchmarked slower than my other drive. These are also the only drives I've ever had die. I've owned many drives from Western Digital, Seagate, Fujitsu, Quantum, and IBM. ALL of them perfectly, including my ancient 80 MB Seagate drives. Out of 5 Maxtor drives, however, only 2 still work. My last Maxtor lasted less than a year. For speed, I recommend a new Seagate or IBM drive. Western Digital and Fujitsu are very quiet and give good performance. Maxtor drives may be cheaper, but they will cost a lot more when you have to replace a dead drive.
The JVC HX-D77 is a great sounding unit. But it is hard to pull in local FM stations. Very old fashion inputs in the back of unit. Needed to buy another radio.
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.
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.
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.
Could be great if the keys didn't stick. If you are looking for an HTPC keyboard for rare use since you'll be using a remote control 99% of the time, you might be able to put up with the keys. Otherwise, I would have junked this thing a long time ago.
Worked great while it lasted. About a year after I bought it, the mouse suddenly failed. I tried it on several computer and clearly the device malfunctioned and refused to be recognized.
The fan is reasonably quiet, and moves air well. However, the fan wobbles/vibrates, and I am concerned about the long term impact of having the laptop, especially the disk drive, sitting on top the constant vibration, so I have the fan turned off.
I am soooo disappointed in this product. It is bulky, has poor suction and overheats half way thru the job. My home is 1600 sq feet and it stops from overheating before I can finish and most of the area is on laminate floor so stress on high pile carpet would not be a problem. It takes about 45 min. for the Devil!! to recuperate. I had an Oreck for many years and decided to go bagless. I looked at Dyson and against my better judgement went to the Reaction. That was a bad reaction on my part. The belt situation for this vac is the only thing that sucks! I am giving this machine away when the charity truck comes by next week. I am going to get the Dyson ASAP. Live and learn. Run of the mill Hoover is better than this. Don't waste your money.
Purchased this DVD player 6 months ago - used very infrequently. This morning tried to get the RENTED DVD out and the thing wouldn't turn on. Spoke to customer service rep who politely informed me that warranty lasts 90 days so I'm out of luck. Ended up taking the whole thing apart myself to get the dvd out - after that pieces are going in the trash..... Oh well, at least I didn't spend a lot of money in the first place. I still feel like I threw the money straight in the trash can....
I bought these headphones because I'm an old-fashioned audio listener (headphones MUST BE really Headphones: cord tangling, extra weight on your head and heating ears included).I use to listen music while I'm on bed, either before falling asleep or very early on Saturday mornings. For this purpose, these headphones have been tough on falling from bed to bare floor (no rug under my bed); however when connected to a low impedance headphone input (I have a mini 3CD component aside my bed), they produce a very noticeable and annoying low-frequency noise. It is clearly heard in the usual 2-3 seconds gap between songs on CDs.
This thing is nearly useless with USB keyboard/mouse, at least in our situation.The mouse won't work at all for 20-30 seconds (cursor is frozen), then might work for 3-10 seconds, then won't work again. Repeat. Mouse clicks are also bad, sometimes you have to click 15-20 times for it to "take".Keyboard commands are also compromised.Trendnet tech support had nothing to suggest other than the usual litany of "what cable are you using, have you tried a different keyboard and mouse" etc. Of course we are using Trendnet cables, have tried 4 different brands of keyb/mouse, and still no usable results.I can't condemn the product wholesale, perhaps the PCs we are using have some magic, voodoo settings that preclude their use with a KVM switch (he said facetiously). Buyer beware.
I had just bought an Olympus C-2040 digital camera (see my review) which I totally love, and I guess I got swept up in the Olympus thing, so I bought a set of these binoculars. After reading the reviews, I was convinced that these were the best way to go. When I received them, I was shocked, and felt a little stupid for not listening to the reviewer who mentioned that they were not for the wide eyed: I could only see through one lense at a time. If I lined my one eye up, the other one was completely out of the other eyepiece. By opening both eyes, I was looking at the painted body of the lense. My head is large, but I thought that it would be in the ballpark, and for the price, it was worth a little inconvenience, but this pair of binoculars is so small that it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to see through them with both eyes, even if I cut my view on both lenses in half. I can't do it that way either. As corny as this may sound, I just went up to the mirror, with a 12&quot; ruler, and measured my eyes, and they are exactly 2 1/2&quot; apart. That's center of eyeball to center of eyeball. These binoculars measure 1 1/4&quot; closed, and only 1 1/2&quot; fully open. That once again is center of eyepiece lense, to center of eyepiece lense. I can just see everybody reading this review, going to their mirrors, and taking a measurement. :-) Hey I am serious, those are the exact measurements. It's a shame, because these things are cool looking, and look crystal clear, as long as I see through them using one eye. Hope this helps.
I bought these headphones because they had camo on them. I've had them for about 6 months now, and they've already fallen apart even though I rarely use them because of the shoddy construction and materials. The sound is merely OK compared to other full size headphones. Everyone that's seen me with these headphones thought they looked nice though, and they keep your ears warm in the winter (one of the reasons why I wear headphones outside in the winter instead of earbuds). But they're broken now. DO NOT BUY.
1. This system is OBSOLETE - it has not been made for the last 2 years It advertises RoadyXT compatible - they no longer manufacture the receivers for this - a receiver isn't included. There's a 30 day return policy - I purchased this for a birthday gift - 3 weeks early. There is a 20% restocking fee and return shipping is out of your pocket. You can purchase on E-Bay for 20 bucks! Delphi or Digital Media was absolutely no help on this Hard, but good lesson learned.....
We bought this system because we were moving furniture around our bedroom and thought it would be better than having a new cable outlet added. It set up really easy. There was some crackling and static on the screen. We read the troubleshooting tips and if you walk in front of the signal it goes black and it said to remove cordless phones. It wasn't too bad until we turned on our cordless phone to use it and the tv went nuts. Static and crackling. We have returned it because I can't imagine watching TV and never having the phone ring or not using the phone. Not worth the money or hassle!
Unit was used once at a wedding, lasted approx 50 shots and stopped working, wouldn't charge up to flash, inspite of several battery changes, both rechargeables and alkaline.
The inside of the bag is padded very, very little, so it's basically like carrying your camera around in piece of nylon. The DSC-H20 is not snug inside this bag, there's a lot of room for it to slide around.Yet the storage compartments can't fit anything but a battery and a memory card, it definitely can't fit even the smaller chargers. One thing you could do is put the charger in the main compartment with the camera, but then you'd have two pieces of plastic banging around in there with every step you took.This is just a poorly designed, highly (HIGHLY) overpriced bag. Stick with the small, rectangular case if your camera fits in it, which some of the bulkier/longer Sony's don't.
This review is limited to the battery compartment. My daughter took out the screw to open it, and now it won't screw back in. Pretty disappointing.
...I had to first return it for recall (it worked fine before the recall) and it came back with power management totally screwed up. When the power management crashes, it turns itself on and heats up unexpectedly (great for warming hands in Winter or warming a bagel.) Toshiba would not replace the unit - insisting on trying to fix it again - even after all of this overheating.The unit will barely play MP3 files and has terrible performance. The record button is so badly placed that every day I get home to find that little snippits of my day have been captured in wav files on the unit...
I purchased this RCA unit without any research. It promised a profanity filter, VHS to DVD recording, and a superior picture. One week after purchase, I am bringing it back to Wal Mart because it seized my DVD and is unresponsive to any efforts to release it. Additionally, nothing else works on it anymore. The TV Guardian profanity filter either blocked out entire sentences so that the dialogue was incomprehensible, or it permitted profanity - all on the same setting.PLEASE do not take a chance on this. I have contacted RCA, but from the stories that I am reading, they are not invested in customer service.
Big blotches on all printed pages...Not usable for even the lowest printing needs. Nothing more to say about this product
I bought this unit 9 months ago. From Day 1, the clock ran fast, which meant that unless I remembered to reset the time every single day, I'd lose the last few minutes of my recorded program.DVD's -- both my recorded programs and rented movies -- often glitch or freeze. Sometimes several minutes of a program are jumped over, and even if I rewind, I can't get those segments to play. This always happens at the end of a recorded program.The remote control works sporadically and erratically. It's a major pain to set a program (or the clock, or anything else) because the remote either doesn't work at all, or skips randomly through the menu.I called customer service and offered to take the machine in (they're located about 30 miles from here.) Customer service said they charge $80 just to LOOK at the machine, and labor would be extra. It's still under warrantee, but only parts are paid for. I originally paid $120 after rebates for this item, so a repair bill in excess of that amount seems kind of counterproductive.For almost 3 months now, the machine is running HOT. I set it up on stilts to let air move around the machine, but the underside is so hot I'm afraid it will burst into flames any day now. The machine also screeches like a dying dragon when I turn it on.I'm just waiting for the big bang. I keep the fire extinguisher close at hand.
I bought the product a little suspicious about the deal. When I received the product, the SD memory card was defective. I contacted the seller and no response was returned. First and only disappointing Amazon purchase thus far. The defective product collects dust on my desk now.
Feature:A lot of great features for the price. Too bad the unit would not function properly.Quality:The DN-S3500 has an issue with the pitch and platter speeding up. Denon has not been able to fix this issue. The units come back after servicing from Denon with the same issue. Replacement units develop the same issue as well. I personally had to send mine out twice. I had to switch to pioneer.Value:What's more worse than a completely unreliable machine? Knowing what I know about it...I would have to be paid to own it, as being an owner means you are a guinea pig beta tester for OS upgrades that always have issues.Desirability:Never again would I want this machine or the frustrations I experienced with the unending problems, sending it out to get it serviced and receiving it back with the same issue, and the rude and unhelpful customer support received. Again check denondjforums under dn_s3500 and djforums in Turntable/CD Players.Sound:The sound is good when not chipmunked by the speeding up pitch issue that Denon has not fixed.Ease of Use:Not very good. It's learnable, but too many steps involved to do things. Not as intuitive or straight forward as a pioneer.Support:check Denondjforums and djforums to see how many people have this problem and how no one has gotten it resolved. Also, how rude and unhelpful Denon is to their customers. Denon would rather spend time making their customers feel stupid than fixing their issues. Poor quality control, and even poorer customer service.Overall:I replaced this unit with the CDJ800mk2. Even though it has less features, I'm happier that I have a more reliable unit.
This cable is identical to another Belkin cable the Belkin F2E9142-WHT Pro Series. But that one is $33 here on Amazon. I guess that's valuing the word APPLE in the title at $24. ... or am I just going crazy?
I got this last december when a local office store had it on sale for under 100. It setup well and I was able to do many things with it. The place I take issue is this when I had it hooked up at our house I found the wireless would go down every 6 days this was a regular occurrence. Every six days bloop no wireless. I reset it rolled back firmware it would not work and stay up when I needed it. I thought at first it was my dsl modem. So I changed that, I changed settings did not fix it, I even searched the blogs to see if I could find a solution no dice same dealio. I finally changed my router to an Apple Airport Extreme no issues anymore. If I need networking I'll go to Cisco, maybe Belkin, or like I did go to Apple. I will not use Dlink for critical networks ever again! LEt me make this a quick read Stay away from this router, stay away from DLink save your money and get a Cisco, Belkin, or Apple.
I bought it in hopes of using it with a regular Mac. The USB cord was too short, and because it wasn't one that could be replaced with a longer one, I needed to return it.
The brush works about as well as a brush can be expected to work. The carbon tip doesn't. Tried it on two lenses and the smudges and dried moisture spots went nowhere. Switched back to a microfiber cloth that did the job in ten seconds. I'll keep it in my bag because it's a decent brush and because there's little sense in putting in a lot of effort to return such a small item, but don't waste your money.
This item is not the one pictured. This is a standard optical cable on both ends. I needed the mini earphone style plug at one end to plug into my Mac.
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.
The backing for it didn't fit and I had to remove the backing from the old battery and use that. Then the cover on the bottom of it doesn't cover the whole bottom. If I hadn't needed the battery when it arrived I would have immediatly returned it. It does hold a 2 hr charge though so it is "useable".
The price seemed right on this drive but performance is lacking. Like other thumb drives, it simply plugs into the back of your computer and becomes an instant hard drive.This drive, however is poorly designed. The cap fits in only one direction, the pocket clip (attached to the cap) pushes the cap off if used, there is no included extension cable, there is no point for attaching to a neck cord, key chain etc.I have also had trouble with performance. I can't seem to get more that about 95MB onto this thing without is complaining that the drive is full. This might be a bad chip but a manufacturer that lets an item out with more than a 25% shortage is probably not one you really want to deal with.Take my advice and look for other drives (my current preference is by GE).
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.
I just purchased this product & I've noticed that its hard to get on my camera body & when I did get it on & turned it on, it came on but wouldn't flash! I'm wondering if its compatible with my Nikon D5000???? Hope that someone can help me!
Don't buy this item; in bright sunlight it is almost impossible to see the image.The monitor is just not up to par, even though the price is very cheap it is not worth the money.
I had to waste 2 of more than 50' cable as they failed to work properly. no error was detected by cable tester. However, on connection to PC this cable was unable to connecte to net. Small length cables upto 10' working fine. As three peices of cables between 30-50' is failed to work, I used a readymade 50' cable from radio shack to hook the computer and it worked well. Further all cables I made from this bundle whcich is less than 10' works flowless.... strange but true... poor quality cable.
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 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 read a bunch of good reviews and thought it was a good NAS, but let me tell you than if you care about the UPnP Av server you can choose another one.For some reason with me the iTunes server and the UPnP AV server are stuck at 3% of file scanning! Worse, if I do a refresh for the iTunes server it froze the whole NAS, because the process take 100% of CPU, and you cannot even turn the NAS off because it's busy... I never see that in any-kind of device. The power button is actually manage by software, so if your NAS is busy doing something, you cannot turn it down.Oh and I Had only 200Gb of media. Because of the turn off issue i had to unplugged it which cause one of my hard drive in RAID 1 to crash, it took 4hours to sync 200Gb from the other hard drive.The Bittorent client, is the worse implementation of a Bittorent Client. Seriously Don't buy that you will save some money.I give it two Stars because it's really simple of use when you just need a backup storage.
We noticed when we received this router it had already been opened. It was possibly a returned item because it didn't work because it didn't work for us. We tried several times to set it up correctly, and every time there were problems. After about three resets and no wireless connection ability, we disconnected it and connected our old G router.
The sound quality on these is great, but background noise can be heard easily with these on even when they're turned up. The main reason why I don't like this is because the front part of the headphone band at the top rest on my head while the back part doesn't. After using these for a half hour and trying to make them comfortable I couldn't find a way. All the weight of the headphones are on that little part of the band and it hurts after a while. I really wanted to like these, but they are just too uncomfortable for me :(
Samsung service is garbage, I have a 2300$ TV purchased 18 month ago , and I am ready to give it to goodwill.I have not been able to find a repair man around Phoenix area, and when I finaly did, he asked for $ 900 to repair it. and that was not sure that would be it, this was only a minimum estimate.So As far as I am concerned, Samsung is JUNK
After reading all the good review I was convienced that it is worth $69.99. The description says "14X faster speed"Hell NO!!! This roughter is slow. I dont recommend this model. I had Dlink rougter in the past and I've paid much less than this and that roughter was fast. This one is slow for me.I dont really care how much I paid for, but what really pissed me off the most about DLINK product is their tech support. They are the most unprofessionl, unhelpull, and the most stupid tech support ever. I believe most of them are located in the Philippines. I've called them three times before I've got my wireless roughter set up and I had to yell, and treaten to get the last tech support I spoked with, fired!. I felt at that time it was the only way I can get them to help me out. I had to go to that drastic measure to get the help that I needed and that is not good. So, one star for DLINK roughter and zero for their tech support. Thank you.
For an AMD system this one is pretty high end - except for the graphics. Based on the Nvidia Nforce chipset, this system is aimed at entry level users. An otherwise nice machine is hobbled by week graphics. If you even intend to play games, stay away from this machine. Not only is it based on a graphics chipset that is about to be discontinued (can only be found on very low end graphics cards today), but it uses system memory, which is slower than graphics cards with their own integrated memory. So it is slower than your standard GeForce 2! If you are an entry level buyer there are cheaper systems, if you are a power user this isn't for you. Therefore it is hard to reccomend this system to anyone.
After about a few months of owning this cassette adapter and constant usage, the cable coming out of the cassette that plugs into my iPhone had some sort of short in it so that if you jiggled it, the sound would be louder or lower but almost always with a lot of distortion...so much in fact you couldn't enjoy the music at all. I know this isn't a real expensive piece of equipment but it is made poorly for this to happen. There are many brands of this product out there. I would recommend one with a better rating than this one by XM (Belkin).
I thought was purchasing original Lexmark cartridges. However, they are refills of Lexmark cartridges. Going back and rereading, I see that they are listed as refills. That's fine but I quickly found that they are not the same quality as the originals. The price is certainly right if you don't mind the reduced quality. For me it wasn't, so I went to Staples and bought the real thing.
Received the Coby CA-745 transmitter for Christmas, but didn't open the package until July 2009. Product did not work when I first tried to use it, but after 10 minutes started to work. Successfully used it for 2 days, and then it quit working again. This unit has issues, and would not purchase again. Had I tested it right after receiving it, I could have returned it.
Mine stopped working after 3 months.
This did not work.It worked for a short time and just stopped working.You get what you pay for I guess.
When I found that this iPod box would in fact work without batteries, I hoped that the other bad reviews were also incorrect.I was wrong.THIS BOX DOES NOT WORK WITH CURRENT 30-PIN iPODS!!!!!!!!!!!The reason why it's so cheap is because it's OUTDATED!!!!!CAVEAT EMPTOR! Thank G*d it WAS so cheap because, of course, to find out it didn't work meant I had to open it and assemble it and now I can't return it.A real POS.
Wow! Leave it to Microsoft to blow it by creating a beautiful keyboard only to make it unusable because of the space bar. I read the previous reviews where folks complained about the space bar but figured since this keyboard has been around for a while MS would have figured out and fixed the problem. Nope, you have to push the space bar down right in the middle for it to work, otherwise it goes down at an angle causing too much friction and not creating the space-character. It's called physics.For me to type this review, I have to extend my thumb has far out as possible to ensure I hit the space bar in the middle. NOT VERY ERGONOMIC.In short, I'm returning this dog and buying another Adesso keyboard. They have two space bars - one for each hand. Each one is aligned with the natural position of my thumb so I never have to work to hit a space-character.See ya MS, you blew it again.
I purchased this "Verbatim" toner but instead got an unlabeled, generic toner cartridge. Since the price was cheap, I installed it anyway and it worked fine. Had it not worked or left streaks, this would be one star plus it would be returned.
I brought the SanDisk Memory Stick Pro to be used with a Sony Clie' handheld that I purchased at the same time, only to discover that the memory stick is not compatible wiith the palm computer. Needless to say I'm disappointed, and unfortunately there no way to right the wrong!
Installed and noticed that my computer was running slower than when I used 1 gig of Ram. Had to take this one out and put my old 1 gig back in.
My Hp a350n arrived with its packing material crushed. There is a 1 inch scratch, white on gray, on the top front of the tower and the cd-rom door appears to have not been installed properly. It is hanging open at an angle. I am attempting to bring the computer up now but the flopping cd-rom door, which makes loading software from cds tricky, and the ugly scratch are a distraction.
First one, hard drive had a bad habit of freezing up. Took it back and within the first day the second one started freezing up and within a week it wouldn't even power on. I emailed Archos about the problem and they wouldn't respond. Took it back and got another brand. Won't buy an Archos again.
Up until last night I would have given this TV a decent rating. My kids got this from their Grandmother for Christmas 2006.It had been working fine but last night it switched to Video 2 while watching a channel. At first we couldn't get it to do anything. At first I was more worried about the DVD that was now stuck inside of it (now I know not to be lazy and leave a DVD in a player anymore).So my husband managed to get the DVD out but b/c of my tugging at the tray the DVD part is now unable to be used. I figured whats the big deal b/c it won't work now.Well...we got it to turn back on and figured we would just keep it as a tv now. After about 20 minutes of my son watching a show, again, it switched to Video 2 on it's own again and we are back to square 1 with it not coming back on!I agree the cuteness is not worth the $ my Mother In Law spent on this! I didn't know it only had a 90 day warrenty. That is crazy! I figured the standard 1 yr was it! So even if she has the receipt it does us all NO GOOD!
I bought this for my iPod touch, and like may other people, I received the error message, "Charging not supported with this accessory."
Well, it worked great for a week. Now it wont hold a charge and dies before i can even take a picture. Guess i'll stick with Nikon brand and not this cheap knock off junk
I ordered this charger for my Canon Powershot SD400 camera. The charger is not made for this camera. The battery didn't fit at all. This charger is for a smaller, thinner battery!
I really hoped that I would get a good cable, considering the price, it was worth a gamble. I used the cable to hookup a second monitor to my iMac. The ghosting and washing out on the second monitor was so bad that I just didn't use it until I got another cable from Amazon. The second cable that I bought seemed sturdier and it works fine.Bottom line here is, judging from the other reviewers, the quality control on these cheap cables is such that you might have to buy a couple to get a good one. They are so cheap that sending them back doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
I bought this dash mount because it got such great reviews here. Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with it. This mount will not work for any car with a curved or sloping dashboard. If you have a flat dash, great, this mount is for you. The base is rigid and does not conform to the dashboard. I found this to be unbelievable, considering its design. Why have 4 beanbag weights if its rigid?! I expected this mount to be like the Garmin version that is floppy and conforms immediately to any surface. The other problem with it is that the bottom is not sticky/tacky like the Garmin, its foam rubber that slides around too easily. This mount continually slid off my dash in a short test.The best solution I've found is Exogear's mount. I don't work for them, but they make a great product. Its a suction cup mount that not only mounts to glass, but ANY flat surface such as drywall, wood, vinyl dash, etc.
When i first heard of the Zune, I thought, hmmm, now this product has potential. Wireless, large screen, ect. But after playing around it, I got fustrated with everything about it and went back to my iPod. Here are my biggest gripes.-the software installation is a complete nightmare. it crashed my computer several times-the player will NOT play anything Windows Media related or anything that uses Windows Playforsure. That means anything that you have on your computer like movies or anything purchased outside of the Zune store will NOT play on this device. Seriously, how does a windows media device, NOT play windows formated merchandise?-the online store is a mess to figure out. Instead of using cash, you purchase by buying blocks of $5 at a time and exchanging those for points for purchases in the zune store. The store has no movies, podcasts or tv shows. Ridiculous. Why don't they just tell me the price of something instead of having to purchase the equivalent of tokens before I can buy a song-the music sharing is a neat idea, but once you share send the file to your friend, the zune automatically encodes your music file with DRM so your friend can only play it 3 times before it disappears from your friend's device. This DRM is put on everything even non protected mp3 files that you own.-Microsoft pays the music company $1 for every device that they sell. Seriously? Why?Basically, This is the player that the greedy suits at the recording companies wanted. If Microsoft really looked at their customers, they would have made this player a whole lot more comsumer friendly with less restrictions.MY suggestion in you are in the market for a new MP3 player is to buy anything else besides The Zune. If you dont like Apple for some reason, there are hundreds of other choices that will allow you to play your music your way and not put you under the restrictions of the music industry. Don't waste your money on this player.
As mentioned by others the actual product does not look like the photo and is a little on the flimsy side. That did not concern me too much. My problem is that it does not work properly with my Samsung 13-inch color TV. It turns the set on and off and steps up/down the channels but I cannot ehter a two digit channel number and have it go to the correct channel. For example, if I enter "54" it goes to "55". I tried all the listed setup codes given in the instructions.
First off, there is no cards slot for the iMac. My bad for not checking, but the product was touted as compatable with Apples.But for my PC, this and the Belkin Pre-N router I got, would not set up, ever. I'm not a computer guy, but I'm no dummy and I could not set this thing up. Technical support was worse than unhelpful. They knew less than I did and deflected reponsibility at every turn.The seller, Shopila, was also unresponsive at their "customer support" email and phone number. I tried four times at each avenue. I sent the cards back and hope to get my money back. If not, I don't know what my recourse will be.
I should have listened more closely to the bad reviews regarding reception. The wireless function to all my household laptops was terrible, dropping out and not being able to hook up to the router about every half hour. I liked all the features but this issue made it impossible to keep.
I studied abroad in Chile and the main converter MELTED!!! What a waste! Now I have all these adaptors for countries around the world....
I ordered it a month ago, and now told I may have to wait another month! Disappointed to see the page still says it ships in 1-2 weeks. If you are in a hurry for this item, go elsewhere.
Cable did not support EDID so it would not support 1920x1080 resolution that I need. Item did not match pictures or description. NO ferrites, 14pins not 15, and does not support "high resolution monitors and high quality signal transmission" as claimed in the description.
This is listed as a portable screen. It doesn't even come remotely close to fitting in my rather large car. It is far from portable. I can't comment on other features.
This dryer has a retractable cord, which is nice, but not when it fails to retract, which it did. After several years and very little use, the black finish became very sticky, so I don't use it now. The best feature was a button to turn off the heat. Can't recommend this dryer though.
DOESN'T WORK WITH VERY MANY TV'S. PASS ON THIS ONE. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Plays some VHS with static in the audio that other VCRs play fine. Even worse, the DVDs that are recorded from this machine are of very poor quality. Audio and video cuts out at random, creating very jumpy DVDs. This is from the brand new machine. I returned it within a week. Very poor quality. Don't put yourself through the hassle of having to buy and return. BEWARE.
I got this product as a gift which worked great for about a month and then the drive crashed.Went to walmart and exchanged for a new one only to have the same thing happen within a day.My husband has the blue zen which seems to work fine so my advice is dont buy the grey.
I was quite please with this switch, when it first arrive. Easy to set up among 4 PCs. Woked extremely for the first 2 months, then it just wouldn't power on anymore. Just completly died. I even tried a different power supply. Should have lasted much longer. Will be looking to at a different brand.
I've owned the Toshiba e740 for several months now. I bought it to replace an iPAQ 3670 which needed an external 802.11b PC card to do wireless. (Very bulky.)The e704 is a reasonable attempt at a self-contained wireless PDA. With built-in 802.11b wireless (switchable in hardware and software to conserve battery life), it is a decent package. Much more compact than my Compaq iPAQ 3670 with an external 802.11b card.Unfortunately, the reliability is poor. The PDA kept loosing its memory forcing me to reinstall the backup software and restore the applications and PIM information. This was a major pain. Finally, the e740 stopped working all together. Push the power on button and nothing happens. The battery is fully charged, so it must be a failure in the PDA itself.Guess its back to the iPAQ 3670 for me!
While I cannot hold Amazon.com responsible, when the box containing the stands arrived, the box was crushed and torn - good thing these stands are made of pretty sturdy metal. What I got: two (2) stands, one of which was scratched up, a bag of parts to put them together, and no documentation whatsoever. The only reason this isn't a one-star experience is that for me, function is over form for speaker stands, and they are solid, with pads that will protect your speakers/monitors. Now if my monitors would have come in this condition, I would riot, but seeing as these are just stands...your mileage may vary. Perhaps I got a disgruntled employee that particular day.
A tremendous amount of work went into Philip's line of programmable touch-screen remotes. I admire the effort, and in some complex "go-into-watching-a-DVD-mode" usage situations that don't resemble mine, I know that many people are happy with it. But...If you are a channel surfer, if you change channels a lot and control inputs to your TV a lot (e.g., from TiVo to Satellite and back again), and if channel surfing is mostly what you use a remote to do, you may not be happy with this box. Why? Because you can't easily operate the thing without looking at it. It's a touch screen. The buttons cannot be felt; they have to be seen and then gingerly activated.The remote is pretty fat to begin with (to get real estate for the soft buttons), and for me at least, I never learned how to press those pretty on-screen buttons without both hands and looking. To change the channel, or to popup Direct TV's guide--things I do constantly--you have to hold the thing in one hand, and CAREFULLY tap a button with the other. In comparison, my dedicated remotes can be operated without thought--after a few months, boom, your thumb goes the button you want and the channel is changed.It's also a bear to program. I've been a professional programmer for 20+ years and found the Pronto development model confusing and just plain hard. If I could I would go back in time a year and get back the $600 and 50 hours or so I spent programming it, and buy accordian lessons instead.Nice try, but not for this clumsy channel surfer. I'd rather have three, or five, separate dedicated remotes. I haven't touched the Pronto in months.
I bought MiniDV JVC camcorder, only 13 months(Just over the warrantee time), used two tapes, it locked up with msg "LEN CAP" and need to change len. I will never buy JVC products.
I purchased MM 20GB and accessories primarily to store digital photos on a three week vacation in Europe (the MP3/multimedia features were in my view a bonus). The device failed ten days into the vacation (with more than 1,000 pictures on it). The display began to flicker after 8 days, and 2 days later was completely dead. From then on, the device would seem to boot up then turn itself off after about 20 seconds. Completely useless. Upon calling tech support after returning to the states, I was given the following choices: I could return the device for warranty repairs and if they were able to fix it, I would have a working device and my pictures. If they could not fix it they would replace it and ship the defective unit back to the factory, and I could forget about the pictures (I could request to have the defective unit shipped to me rather than having it replaced, but the tech advised against it, saying that there was always a risk that special instructions would be ignored or overlooked). Finally, I could open the unit myself, take out the hard drive, hook it up to my PC, and attempt to download the pictures myself. The catch: doing so would void the warranty. I ultimately decided on the downloading option (and it worked - whew!) because the memories were more important to me than the gadget. That's the good news. The bad news is that all the Archos bits of the MM 20GB are now sitting in the garbage after less than 90 days of use, and won't be replaced (I do have a functioning laptop 20GB hard drive after all this, but Archos didn't manufacture that piece). This was a VERY unsatisfactory experience. From now on, I will have my compact flash cards burned to CD at the local photo shop wherever I'm vacationing.
I don't know, maybe this is common knowledge with these things. But to me it seems like iPhones and such are popular enough that it would be stated clearly in the product description. This thing won't even begin to charge my iPhone, and the customer service people at Midland told me that this product isn't "advanced enough" to charge any smartphone. Wish I had known this, no way to return now and the Midland rep didn't seem at all concerned. Just a warning for those of you who weren't aware.Also, I concur with the reviews questioning the reception. During a recent sleet and ice storm, I couldn't get the weather band to receive unless I stood out in the middle of the road outside my house. Literally, even the porch overhang was enough to preclude reception.
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.
Pros: Nice lookingCons:Same coverage with my old linksys G band router. Unexpected disconnect with internet 2 or 3 times a day which my old linksys router never did. I was expecting it to be way better than my old one. This router is useless. I had to return it.
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.
As others have mentioned here, this keyboard is great with one exception - the spacebar! It is really ironic since the ergonomic form forces your hands to rest at angles, naturally drawing your thumbs away from the center of the spacebar. Any pressure at the outer corners of the spacebar causes the cheap plastic to warp and bind the plunger mechanism.I find it amazing that MS did not figure out that this spacebar is a complete piece of junk before it mass produced this device.
First I did not buy from this seller. But I did buy the JVC Taiyo Yuden Silver Lacquer Printable 8X DVD+R Media 100 Pack. This is the first time I tried this brand and did so because they are supposed to be the best. In the first 50 I had almost a 50% fail rate. I thought my dvd burner was going out. Then I changed the burn speed to 4x from 8x. That helped. I then had a fail rate of around 25%.That's as bad as I was getting from cheap DVD blanks. Well I finally used them all. Then I bought Verbatim 50 pack of +R.When I started using the Verbatim, I realized that there was nothing wrong with my dvd burner. I've Burned 15 dvd's and have not had one fail on me. I'm also burning at 8x. I won't buy Taiyo Yuden blanks again.
Software installation the first time and I had to get a registry cleaner to clean everything up to the point where I could install it again. Finally got everything installed, but the d-link wouldn't even log in to my wireless network. On top of that, there was no improvement on signal strength over the built-in on my laptop.
It works okay sometimes, but there is a lot of static. I'd go with another one.
If you own a MAC do not get this camera. There are a lot of UVC Compliant WebCams. These WebCams will work on the USB network without a driver. This is not one of them.
While the thought of being able to simply plug-and-play and get 802.11 wireless networking is appealing, the d-link doesn't deliver. The installation was fairly simple, requiring only a quick reboot (after setting IP addresses, etc). But! I have never been able to get more than 2Mbps out of this device, even 2 feet from the AP. I have a laptop with built-in wireless, and it easily gets 6mbps. Also, my Win98 computer is less than reliable while using the D-Link... Windows blue-screens after a short while -- generally when transferring moderate to large amounts of data.In all, you'd do best to check out the USB solutions from other manufacturers (I know for a fact Lucent ORINOCO and Linksys have similar products).
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.
If you have Minolta Printer - dont bother with this device, it will not work based on tech support comment "... it is not compatible..." - I just wish they would have put it on the box in big bold letters.As with all other linksys products (I should have thought of that before i bought it) this device would not pass any QA.you cant seem to set up normal wep key (passphrase only)in my case (in addition to minolta problems) it worked fine over wired connection, wizard would be able to find it over wireless. but.... wireless functionality is 1/2 done :) - after wizard finds the device it could not connect to it and suggested that I change my system's ip address to be on the same segment as the print server. Well... lets see 192.168.1.6 / 24 was the ip of the print server and 192.168.1.100 /24 was the ip of the system the wizard was running on. for all those that dont know what it means - it is the same subnet. Someone should give those wizard programmers a cup of joe...In short - wired worked, wirless didnt and neither one of them printed because of "incompatible device"....why did i give this wonderful device 2 stars instead of demanding one back? - you could telnet into the print server and discover the two commands available: help and monitor ..- genious.
I have had this camera for less than a week. I really liked it up until now. However, it's now unusable. Despite leaving the camera in the charging cradle for hours, I can only use the camera for 1 minute at a time before the camera shuts itself off with the message "Change the battery pack." Defective battery? Defective charger? Who knows... Sure has sucked the pleasure out of this purchase though. Going to have to send it back probably - $300+ is a lot to pay to have to deal with problems like this 1 week into ownership.UPDATE: If I could, I would increase my rating to 4 stars now. Turns out, I was using the charger incorrectly. As simple as you'd think a charger would be, I still managed to screw everything up (I think I was setting the camera on it while the camera was on, or some nonsense, and the battery was not charging - I think I read the manual and figured out the orange vs. green led light situation).Also, a few month later, the lens stopped powering in and out, and Canon did indeed fix it for me with no hassles. I'd give their service dept 5 stars. On the whole, I'm very satisfied with Canon and this particular camera.
Thought i was getting a deal but i guess i didnt read the bottom line. Lap top computer delivered with no power cord and no hard drive. did return finally 10/12................Hoping i get my money back
I received a 40GB iPod for Christmas 2004. Although I owned it more than a year, I did not used it much--mainly to listen to books on car trips--and it was not abused in any way. It stopped working and I could not get it to work using any of the on-line support options so I went to the Apple store. The "genius" told me that the hard drive was broken and that the most economical way to fix it would be to send it to one of two services that he recommended. He said that repairs would probably run about $75. While I thought it odd that the store would not provide economical repairs I took his advice. I paid $30 to ship the iPod off (that cost included return shipping and a "diagnosis") and learned that the repair would cost nearly $200.I did not waste my money on that. I could buy a brand new iPod for that but why should I waste my money on that either? I was stunned at the lack of support from Apple. My hardly used but quite expensive product cannot be repaired without considerably greater expense.This was a shoddy and expensive product. I cannot imagine buying any other Apple product.
These headphones worked and sounded good for about 6 weeks. Then the wires broke internally near the volume control. Can flex the wires there and get erratic operation. Unfortunately the headphones are 2 weeks beyond Amazon's return time so I will be tossing them in the garbage rather than paying to return them.
despues q amazon me lo vendio me mandaro un email diciendo q fue sobre vendido. q ahora no estaba disponible..pero me querian vender otro de 2gb por un precio mas alto...no good
ALWAYS drops connections. I am on here right now because it just did a second ago. Every time it does (1x per day!) I have to manually unplug it. DO not but this.
well i own it for two days and it already giving me trouble like half way into the movie it freezes with all the movies and so it start playing from the beginning but then i had to go thru it to find were i was and i well and it seem it be playing fine but it do it again and it also started as if the motor on it about to go out and also own another gpx dvd before but was not great either had that one for a month and the laser went out on that one too
The software did not "update" my old Palm software so after I had THOUGHT I'd installed it, I had to uninstall the new software, uninstall the old software, reinstall the new software, download the extra software, sync with the new software, and then I tried to sync my data. Several hours later with no luck, Tech Services said, "many of our customers find they have to remove their laptops from the docking stations and connect directly to their laptops EVERY DAY in order to sync." If you have the time for this inconvenience, it looks like it might have been a very nice handheld. Not me!
Same problem as everyone else for me. No scrolling really can get annoying and if you have a large artist list and you want someone like mariah carey who is in the middle of the alphabet you have to take about 30 seconds before you get to her name. i also thought that you would be able to use the ipod if you wanted, but it doesn't respond.On the plus side however it gives the cd quality sound that i couldn't even come close to with the fm transmitter.
This may be good if you don't have an internal antanae, but it does not improve range.(period)
This camera did not provide smooth, quality video. I ended up purchasing a different camera, that did what I needed.
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.
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.
The color cartridge is working okay but the black is horrible. It is VERY washed out and I can hardly see the print. I will not purchase these again.
My mouse is jerky and simply freezes from time to time. The keyboard is out of control giving me multiple key strokes instead of just one. Some times it just stops working, and you have to unplug everything to get it reset again. In stead of saving effort and time I have extra work to pull everything out and unplug it from the computer before I can reset it.
Tried this unit on both my satellite and VHF/UFH roof antenna connections in all possible locations from house entrance point to right before the TV. It invariably would transform a 70% signal into a 0% signal. I thought the unit might be defective so replaced it for a new one. Same problem. This unit is less than useless for over the air (OTA) signals. The documentation that came with the unit is deceptive in claiming that it will work for OTA applications.Fortunately, Amazon has been very good about returns.
When I received this battery it was completely dead and would not take a charge. The date on the side of the battery seemed to indicate it expired some months ago.
This cable does not work well at all. I am surprised. You would think that a cable is a cable but the picture on my PC comes up like a TV station with very poor reception. The cost to return and ship the item back to the seller is more than you will get back for the return, in my case $0.89. Do not buy this cable!!!
Very easy to use, BUT the sound quality is so bad that I can't listen to anything louder than Easy Listening. I wish I had my old FM transmitter back.
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.
This router seems to work out of the box, but as soon as itis properly configured(with security, port forwarding, QOS, etc) itdrops any connections. Set it back to defaults and it startsrouting correctly. Right now, I'll just have to run an open networkand hope no one bothers to steal my wifi until I can find anotherrouter that actually works.
Returning it as the headphone output is very bad, otherwise very nice model. Sad I can't use it.
This is without a doubt the worst printer ever made.It clogs up easily after just printing a few pages,,and the results are black lines,and black dots.Epson tech support says you need to clean the nozzle.It wastes a lot of ink to clear up the problem,and it would not take too long before the problem comes back.Epson has replaced this printer for me three times.The problems are the same from unit to unit.It uses up black ink like crazy during normal use,making it really one of the most expensive inks around based on the small cartridge size.It is noisy,and slow.I can live with that,but the quality of the printing is the pits.I am going to toss this printer out soon.No more Epson products for me.The model should be more accurately labeled the C-42 SUX
poor fit poor sound outrageous color sums up an overpriced headset not as good as a $9 cvs headset dont buy it!
I purchased a defender security camera system. At exactly 13 months the dvr stopped working. At first Defender refused to do anything about it and said it was out of warranty which ended just a few weeks back. After a couple emails and phone calls they finally said they would fix the broken unit. I thought everything would be fine then it all started. I sent in the unit at my expense. About a month later I receive the unit back and an email saying we refuse to fix your broken unit because it is out of warranty. Defender does not stand behind their products. Why would you say you would fix a broken product then turn around to the paying customer and tell them we refuse to help them? I called customer support about this and everyone is rude and will not talk to you without say you are out of warranty so we will not help you.
i HAVE 3 ZUNE PLAYER ALL REALLY WORK, IT'S JUST THE COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ZUNECRASHED ON BOTH MY COMPUTER THAT RUN WITH WINDOWS XP.TRY AS YOU MIGHT YOU WILL NOT GET THE PROGRAM TO WORK AGAINYOU CAN NOT ERASE THE OLD ONE AND NOTHING HELPS. SO I AM BUYINGA NEW COMPUTER JUST TO RUN ZUNE( GOOD TRICK MICROSOFT).IF YOU DO HAVE ZUNE WORKING NEVER UPLOAD UPGRADES FOR ZUNE.I EXPECT A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT SEE FOR YOURSELF THERE HASBEEN NONE FOR YEARS!!!
One year b4, I bought [another hd], it is quiet and fast, I was happy with it! After a few months I heard a lot of negative new about this series of HD, I don't believe it, because my drive still works fine... I used to treat it very well; I used a big fan to keep it very cool.After one yr., I tried to do surface scan with it, a few scratching sounds came out, 8K bad sectors. I have some idea what's wrong... so backup all my data immediately.Then I tried to do low level format, but the result is 65MB bad sectors found!!! I also tried to use IBM's HD tools to fix... still fail...
I have had a Palm Visor for a number of years. I've found it indespensible in the field. You will loose all data, eventually, when the batteries run out. It needs to be backed-up regularly.Watch out! It doesn't run with Vista. It appears neither Palm nor Microsoft cares about this major point.
This keyboard has nice large keys and an agreeable shape but the keyboard action is way too heavy and it takes up so much space that you have to move your mouse way off to the side. I've switched over to an old, flat logitech keyboard that agrees with my forearms/wrists much better. If you're looking for an ergonomic keyboard, I'd keep on looking.Also, the software for mac is stuck in the dark ages. Can't ding it too much for that, but it's hilarious to see it mention "sherlock", which hasn't been around for the past decade.
Do not buy these speakers. Its an attractive price with good specifications, but there are well documented cases of the subwoofer shorting out after a few months of ownership. Also, the satellite speakers use an irregular voltage/wattage (unsure of terms), rendering them useless on any other non-Creative stereo. Now I have a bunk sound system. Creative has lost a customer
This is very small. When you squeeze it, air doesn't come through the brush. It looks like there aren't any one way valves in this. So you have to squeeze with one finger covering the hole in the middle of the blower to prevent air escaping through it rather than through the brush. (Maybe this is how it was intended to be used but the blower brushes I have used previously had one way valves.) Even when you get the air through the brush, it is a very small amount so quite useless as a blower.
Yes, as others say, the batteries that come with this are trash, don't even waste your time with them.The charger design is ridiculous. From the manual:"The batteries must be inserted before the charger is plugged into the outlet."In other words, every time you want to use this, you have to unplug it and plug it back in. Nice touch!
I PURCASHED A CHOCOLATE ZUNE FOR MY DAUGHTER. FIRST OFF I HAD ALOT OF TROUBLE LOADING THE OPERATING PROGRAM AT HOME AND SO LOADED IT AT WORK AND FOUND IT VERY HARD TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE COMPUTER AFTER I WANTED TO TAKE IT OFF. I CHARGED THE ZUNE THROUGH THE USB CONNECTION. IT WORKED AT FIRST, BUT NOW THE UNIT IS DEAD. I THOUGHT THAT A WALL CHARGER WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM BUT IT HASN'T. CURRENTLY I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE UNIT.
I've gone threw 3 of these cheap Walmart knock offs. When they work they work fine you just have to be smart enough to calibrate a microphone. But the first time you roll over the 20 foot cord, there done. If you can't afford anything else go for it but your better of buying a higher qaulity mic because they break like the cheap headsets that they are.
after three people going through every RCA code in the booklet, and all the way to put the code in, it still didnst work, i ended up going to best buy, and it didnt even let me return it, dont get the remote, and i thinking i wouldnt even get anything from the company,
I purchased a Panasonic Plasma TV and after 2 years the panel went bad. The warranty on the panel is only for 2 years, that's because the people at Panasonic know that the panel will go bad after that time. I emailed, spoke to them online, and even called them with no luck of getting a replacement panel sent to me so i can fix the problem. It's been almost 2 years that I've been trying to get my tv panel fixed, but everytime I try to get in touch with these people, they give me the run around. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUYING PANASONIC PLASMA TV'S, THE PANEL GOES BAD AFTER 2 YEARS.I am very dissapointed with the staff at Panasonic, and I will write to BBB and file a report there as well.PLEASE DO NOT BUY PANASONIC PLASMA TV'S... DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THIS COMPANY.... I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND SONY PLASMA TVS.
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.
The transmitter power is very weak. In an urban environment like the LA area, you are unlikely to find an empty frequency that works well. I positioned the ipod 2 feet away from the antenna and used mono which doubles the power. But sound quality was still comparable to a AM radio which cuts out with static every 30 seconds while driving. Maybe can be used for playing podcasts but I would recommended trying another method.
We purchased this printer from an electronics store a couple of years ago, when we realized the OS on our computer was not compatible, we just used it for copying, which was ok and it served its purpose. Now that we have upgraded our computer, the scanner works to put pictures in but when I replaced the ink cartridges, it won't print anything except a few yellow dashes or it gives an error. We spent over $100 on this a few years back and now we will have to replace it since it won't print a darn thing. Hopefully the scanner will continue to work and we will only need to buy a printer that JUST prints. I would recommend shopping around and don't be dazzled by the fact that it prints, scans, copies, etc.
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.
I bought this router because of the large house advertisement. It was easy to set up and get running. The wizards walked you through all the major issues. The problem comes with wireless. I am able to surf the web or do normal day to day wireless activities pretty much anywhere in the house. And my small personal laptop (Asus) seems to work great on the network. My son's gaming laptop (Asus) and my work computer (HP) just will not stay connected to the network. These are laptops that virtually live on a wireless network. The work computer is primarily wireless at work all day and practically flawless. When connected to this router they just constantly drop their signals. Even the Xbox 360 seems to have issues staying connected to the wireless network. Although that is more intermittent. This is my first DLink versus Netgear and I went with it because of the gigabit ports. I think it is going back though and getting a Netgear.** Update 10/10/2011 ** Router is being replaced in less than six months. Wireless runs for a random amount of time (4-6 hours) and then just quits broadcasting. I have to hard power cycle the router to get the wireless to come back up. I would not recommend this router **
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.
I decided to give this a try, Got the item and pluged it in my vehicle and NEVER WORKED albeit I tried to double check on my wife's vehicle ( in case my plug was bad ) just flashes red and doing nothing ..went ahead and bought one from Walmart which worked just fine ..I took the thing apart to find out bad wire joint ...SO CHEAPLY MADE ,You get what you pay for ..STAY AWAY
This, and all Toshiba brand DVD recorders contain provisions that prevent you from copying any materials that contain a copy protection prevention signal from the premium cable services.
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.
What's up with this? This is the WRONG cord for the C330 - I returned it and got a refund, Amazon's service is great as usual. So come on, fix this.
It sticks well to the fabric AND really well to its backing paper. The only way I can get the backing paper off the fabric is to alternate peeling small strips off with scrubbing with a soaking wet cloth. Nothing else gets it loose. And the end result is ugly and STILL has a layer of paper scraps over it. "Peel off" - no WAY. I can't even peel two inches off.What a piece of garbage. The Avery dark transfers go on beautifully and stay on beautifully too. I'll take that over something that won't even let go of its paper any day - the rest of these (after three attempts - I should have quit while I was ahead!) go in the trash, where they belong.
Tried this cable to get a little more distance, but ended up having to return it. The screws on the cable to secure it to the monitor and computer were poorly machined and nearly impossible to screw in, and once I finally had it attached, my previously recognized Dell monitor was now a "Generic Non-PnP" monitor, and the image ghosting was insane. Put my old (shorter) cable back on, and sent this one back to Amazon. Thank goodness for Amazon's simple return process.
After about a year of use, our unit has stopped functioning...nothing works. Based on the examples of Polaroid's response to other reviewers' complaints about the performance, or lack of performance of this unit, I've decided not to waste my time calling them. If you're in the market for an under-the-cabinet combo, you might consider buying a brand other than this one. Next time, I know I will.
cannot adjust the setting for the mouse. cursor goes fast with Windows XP. Checked website for support. There is no support!Company said you cant make adjustment.
Maybe they'll send me one that works next time.I've lost data and songs each time it crashes, and frustratingly there has been no pattern to the various deaths, so they've been impossible to prevent. I'm not technically illiterate and I'm a recent Apple convert but just can't rely on it.Buy the Applecare- replacements are quickly sent out but sadly, just as prone to dying. The last time I sent mine back, the UPS driver just said 'not another one'.
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'm confused. The Title of the cable is USB 2. But the description describes USB 1. So which is it?
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.
I bought this item with a mail in rebate making it cost about $79 bucks last December. Hooked it up around March and didn't start using it til almost Summer. Mid Summer, viewing anything with this product on my tv was getting annoying with the fact it was doing some weird fade in and outs just being "on"..So one day mid Summer..With the unit being off for two days, I touched the top of it and it was BURNING hot even though it was OFF. It wouldn't turn on (and I had had problems in the spring with it being plugged in but wouldn't turn on)... So I took the top off and the power supply burned out..I called & emailed Apex several times only to have them say I have to pay for shipping and labor to fix a problem that is clearly their fault on a brand new unit! I think this calls for a class action suit!!!!
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.
I've just had to return this printer due to its constant failure to feed paper correctly. The paper either fails to feed up from the tray or jams half-way through printing. This was already a replacement printer for another with similar problems so I think it's either a design flaw or a bad batch. The type of paper doesn't make a difference - light grade through heavy presentation types all jam in exactly the same way.On the plus side, when it does print the quality is outstanding. I may have just been unlucky twice in a row, but the mechanical problems mean that I can't recommend this printer.
I had this camera for two years. It worked great for about a year but after that the camera would turn itself off when you try to take a picture. It will remains on if you take a movie clip or do anything else, but as soon as you press the shutter to take a picture it would turns itself off. This has nothing to do with the batteries as I tried new batteries, different brand of batteries, fully recharge, orginal rechargeable Fuji batteries. I have seen many, many posts online about this exact problem. Don't buy this product if you're looking for something that lasts.
I am kicking myself for paying over $75 for this cheap tool! To the company's credit, delivery was fast and the product does what it says, it counts calories. But that is ALL that it does. There no balance of telling you how much you should be eating to meet your health goals minus how much you've already eaten that week/day. if i had to do over again, I'd go for a different product.
Es muy peque&ntilde;o para cargar en el cable, tarjetas y pilas.Pero llego bien y es bonito.
I picked up this remote because it was $8, looked nice compact and perfect for my new Sylvania LC225Sl9 Lcd TV that came with an awful remote. Says, "Guaranteed to work with all brands" right on the package, I tried all codes listed, both forms of brute force code searching built into the remote and no luck to even control the power. The easy interactive code finder located at [....] is a JOKE, because after redirecting you to another site that sight redirects to the "codefinder" that is non-existant to Firefox 3 and IE 7 (I tried IE just incase my security was to high on firefox). I plan on trying to call RCA if I ever find a number which isn't in the package because I really don't feel like making another trip to the store to return it. I will let the 1star rating slide because with the brand code search feature it took 30 seconds to program it to a 6yr old JVC.
I guess it is my fault that I didn't realize this was a non -amplified antenna. As such it is little better than the wire antennas that hang off the back of your receiver. I can not distinguish the difference between signals with or without these antennas. Without amplification they do nothing to pull in weak signals. This item is very overpriced for what it is. Seller shipped very quicking and I can't find fault with the seller, it just isn't a very good product.
I bought this laptop in June 2011. About 1 month after receiving the laptop the screen would go black for no reason and the keyboard would phantomly type. Attributing the problems with the screen to the laptops age I made no attempt to fix it since it was still useable by adjusting the brightness. Unfortunately about 1 week ago the screen totally went black. So I took it to the apple store to get either the invertor cable or lcd screen or both replaced. In doing so apple called me back 2 days after dropping it off to tell me that someone had spilled significant amounts of liquid on the laptop and they wont touch it without sending it to their repair department for no less than $750, more than the laptop is even worth. Unfortunately the laptop totally crapped out after the date that I could get amazon to file a guaranteed A-Z claim.So thanks for lying about selling me a damaged laptop that you obviously ruined and sold before the damage was obvious to me the sap who was totally taken by you. I advise that no one trust this crappy person and I rely on Karma to pay you back for the $500+ you stole from me.
Bought in March, Wireless is now cutting in and out. Direct connections work fine--but come on--90 days before the wireless goes. I haven't tried customer support--not sure it's worth it, last time I had a similar issue took forever for them to tell me to reset the router, update the firmware--and still had the same issues. No more D-LInk for me--I'll be buying NetGear.
The Motorola Signal Booster was a major disappointment. The main reason I bought this product is because I wanted to have a much better cable signal for our two TV sets. However, as I found out the hard way, this product does not boost the signal at all. I've tried the recommendations/instructions of several reviewers but just the same, it does not work as advertised. The only configuration that showed very little improvement was when I connected the Motorola booster in one of the outputs of my AR 2.5GHz 2-way video splitter. If I connect it before the splitter, it just mess up the signal. This is one product I regret buying. It's a total waste of money.
After having this unit for 5 years the volume control nob got too hot in the sun and melted. I called Escort and they said they can't sell me just that part for replacement. They said I had to pay $59 to get it fix from them. To pay $59 to get a $3 control nob fix is a crazy price to pay. Stay away from all the Escort radar. Valentine 1 is my next purchase.
CHEAP BUILT QUALITY.,CHEESY IMAGE WITH BAD VIDEO QUALITY.HUGE CHARGER CABLE.WORSE THAN VHS QUALITY.VERY PORTABLE.,BUT GET A GOOD POUCH TO PROTECT ITS FRAGILITY.
These sounded fine at first when I hooked them up and played music at minimum volume. When the volume is turned up past 25%, the subwoofer sounds terrible, like it is overextending itself.
Like almost everyone else, I loved my Rio Nitrus with a passion UNTIL 35 days later ( 5 days too late for Best Buy to give a refund )when I reached the dreaded UPGRADER screen. This is where I stand now. I am trying to download the software upgrade since the firmware timed out and wouldnt load. If this doesnt work than the Indian Lady said to send it back and theyd replace it with a player that doesnt have my 365 songs and hours of invested time. For anyone looking for an mp3 player that wont break, THIS AINT IT.
These are OK headphones, but it is NOT portable. They do not fold up, down, or shrink in any way. The blue thing on the top is an odd silicone strap that makes the headphones comfy, but really messes up your hair. The sound quality is OK.
its so sad that people are still raving about their sound, have any of you listened to other equipment? maybe the name bose just makes it ok to make and sell junk from the 90s and 80s, other speaker manufactures have made leaps in bounds in music and movie sound reproduction in the past 20 years, bose is the same old bose, they sell the same mediocre stuff(at least its become cheaper) but they still cant get this stuff too work all the time, what are they doing if not upgrading the sound to where every other company?people let your ears do the deciding not the name of the company.
When I received this coupler it was unable to accept a 3.5mm plug in either end because it had been poorly assembled. To get it working, I had to bend the internal contacts into the correct position with a needle. It now transmits the signal, but the enclosure is so flimsy and the internals are so badly secured that attached cords need to remain stationary or they will quickly fall out of the plug.I would not consider this item a long-term fix for any situation.
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.
I had my service for 14 days. I took it back to Circuit City twice because it was not working- service was either full of static or not working at all. Circuit City replaced with XM radio and it works perfectly. Sirius charged me a $75.00 cancellation fee and would not waive it even though the service never worked. I appealed to customer service and they said I was out of luck.You should by XM radio instead of Sirius.
I received a Lexar digital camera for Christmas 2005. The cameral drains the batteries and they will not hold a charge-even with the camera turned off! I have tried to get hold of a human with your company since December! I called the numbers on the little yellow card that came with the camera. I have listened to your stupid recording to "hold for the next available assistant" until I am blue in the face. Your product and service sucks.
We recently replaced our two old monitors with two Gateway monitors- one 19 inch and the other a 22 inch. Right out of the box the 19 inch had a dead pixel. We took it back to Best Buy and exchanged it for another of the same model- that one too had a dead pixel. Frustrated we took it back and once again exchanged it for the same model. This one luckily did not have any dead pixels! We were pleased and thought the first two must have just been a fluke. A few weeks have gone by and the 19 inch is still is working well, but now the 22 inch has a dead pixel! It's past the length of time we can return it so now we have to call Gateway and see if we can get it replaced. After all this we will certainly never buy a Gateway monitor again.
product sent fromDigital media,qty2 were ordered of fujifilm 2gb xd flash memory in one order & $5.95 shipping was charged for each card.Amazon claims to try to reduce shipping costs but uses sellers with unfair practices.beware when ordering from any vendor as this type policy cancels any price savings!!1 click only when you know exactly what sellers policy is first.
Loved this laptop for the light weight, small size, and long battery life (approx. 5 hours). However, some serious problems are:1. Screen goes blank at irregular intervals and can only be recovered with a computer restart (reboot, or go into standby then back out)...yeah, it died on me while I was writing this review2. Mouse pointer (stick) will at irregular times move the pointer to either top or top left corner of the screen even though no pressure at all is applied. During this time it is almost impossible to use the mouse, so you have to wait for up to several minutes not using the mouse/pointer at all until the computer recovers from this problem3. Two of the air vents for cooling fan are at the bottom of the laptop, so gets blocked very easily if you use this 'laptop' on your 'lap'. That means that this is not a real 'laptop', just a 'notebook' computer.4. CD tray pops out very easily. Should have feature where you hold the CD door release button for a couple of seconds before it pops outOther minor complaints are that for this price, HP/Compaq should include an integrated webcam and microphone. Audio and video conferencing over the internet is a popular application today, and if HP wants to stay competitive in the industry they need to pay attention to computer usage trends (of course, the lack of these interfaces is in the specs, so I am 'not' complaining about false advertisement).
I am disappointed with the product. I use it on Canon 40D for 1 month, around 3-4 times a week and one of the ring broke (the one that connected to the camera).The straps has little pockets that store 2 extra Compact Flash cards,when I am in shooting in portrait orientation, this container often annoy me by blocking my view.The shoulder strap is fine and better than Canon strap that I get.
Does not work in 2010 Saab 9-3 even though it is listed to fit. Connection is different. My guess is that it does not work for many GM vehicles
I can't begin to explain my disappointment with the quality of this COBY DVD player. We spent $100 of our extremely limited supply of money on this product as a gift to our kids. It worked for a couple weeks. It had been strapped securely to the headrest of our vehicle the entire time. No misuse, no mishandling what-so-ever. It just started saying "wrong disc" every time you try to play a dvd. To me, that doesn't even make sense. "wrong disc"????? What does that even mean? It's the same disc that worked every other time we used it. Or maybe it's just that the player scratched the dvd - it sounds like it's done that for many other users.This is without question the WORST purchase we have ever made. This company is BAD. They have done nothing to reconcile this. They take NO responsibility for robbing their customers blind.PLEASE - PLEASE - DO NOT EVEN THINK OF WASTING YOUR MONEY ON THIS PIECE.Spend a few extra dollars and buy something that will actually play a dvd.The biggest waste of $100 I have EVER spent.I wouldn't recommend this unit to ANYONE.
i had this sony 505 camcorder it was working ok one day and the LCD touch screen is not working well and now i cant finalize muy specal moments iam not well satisfid with this sony the picture is not that good its ok for rough moments i called it the price is to much for this thing save your money thanks for this review i hope it helps some one
03/07/12 UPDATE: The kids managed to break off the mic. I am giving this item benefit of "being handled by kids" but the kids did had another headset before this that lasted much longer till they managed to crush/break its wire. The mic on this unit is not flexible and has a limited range of swivel. It broke off at the swivel point. I would suggest looking into another unit.---------------------03/04/12 UPDATE: This seems very flimsy, its used by my children and now after about two weeks of use, the microphone has came loose and won't stay put. Seems like a waste of money to me. The band is also quite stiff and not a comfort fit for adults. I think this unit is best avoided.---------------------ORIGINAL REVIEW: I received different headphones than what is shown here on Amazon. They also have some cheap plastic parts with rough finish. They are tight so not too comfortable to wear for long periods. But they do the job and if you need to use them from time to time, not 8 hours a day, then they are OK.
Just like the other reviewer our 8820 worked fine the first few months then started getting very grey and grainy. We also have Windows ME although no one at Visioneer has yet suggested that may be the problem. Tech support never answers, forcing us to contact the &quot;pay&quot; tech support line. They told us once that the PC must have 85% performance or above for it to work, which led me to Dell since our performance was never above 82%. Dell want me to re-install the operating system. Visioneer gave me some stuff to edit in files and registry, which made no difference. We too are ready to buy a different scanner -- I would not recommend ANY Visioneer scanner due to their deplorable tech support.
As much as I liked the wide-angle lens for the Olympus SP-310, I do not like this telephoto lens. It is a fixed lens, so its usage is extremely limited. The lens is not worth money and is only useful at close-range.Olympus TCON-17F 1.7x Tele Conversion Lens for Olympus SP-310/350 Digital Cameras
I purchased this keyboard for Christmas 2012. It is now the end of January 2013. The keyboard has failed. While it was working I liked it, but the key touch is amazingly soft. I like a keyboard with a click kind of touch. I have an Apple and the keyboard just stinks. Nonetheless it keeps working. Failure after two months just isn't acceptable.What to do? Looks like I'm out the bucks because Microsoft built a crummy keyboard. My wife will try and send it back. Hopefully, Amazon will stand behind their products. They always have.AD2
i got this detecter because of its discreetness and the price. for the first two months the detector worked perfect, but after a long road trip the detector's screen would not come about 80% of the time but the sound still works. i have not contacted whistler yet but plan too.updatejust emailed Whistler. they said to check the laser probe because wire could be kinked. i have to take apart my dash to do it so i have not checked it yet.
I own the 8500 and bought the x50 for my fiancee and we just returned from a 1000 mile trip through some of the most tenacios states for radar traps and I have to say that the x50 was a great DISAPPOINTMENT especially for the hefty price tag. Operating both units side by side for the entire trip my 8500 performed as well as the x50. That is to say that the x50 despite its claims did NO BETTER or no worse than my 3 year old 8500 unit. Both units have the same features with the exception of POP which is not in wide spread use as of this posting. Unless you are color blind or must have a blue display then go with the x50 otherwise save a few bucks and get the 8500 or keep the dough in your pocket and stick with your current 8500 until Passport comes out with a unit that is worthy of its price tag. I gave it one star because I feel cheated by the hype passed down by Passport and the radar detector review boys who I think are compensated by the manufacturers for their supposed unbiast reviews. "I love my 8500"
So far one star is a gift. Having a great deal of trouble intergrating this scanner and it's software with existing HP programs in my computer. HP, through their support network has been very helpful in trying to resolve this. So far I can not use this scanner, which was purchased to scan 35mm slides into my HP photo imagining program, will not work with my all-in-one printer copier.
I was very disappointed in the product. It did not work with the Plantronics Avaya headset (Plantronics H171 Avaya) I ordered that was recommended for the amplifier. When I plugged the headset into the amplifier, both of my cats went tearing out of the room, as a very loud high-pitched tone came from the amplifier. I tried switching the amplifier to every setting, and 3 of the settings had the same loud tone. I could not hear a thing from the headset, regardless of which setting I chose on the amplifier. I did some research online, and used the recommended settings but nothing worked. I believe this product was defective or just very poor quality right out of the box. Very disappointed in the quality and performance.
DON'T BUY THIS DVD PLAYER!!!!!!I have gone through 3! They all break within a year!!!All three stopped recognizing when disks where inserted.... it wouldn't even try to spin and "NO DISK" is all it would say.DON'T BUY!!!!!
First, let me say that I've been buying Tripp Lite products for nearly 20 years, in fact I have another LC-1800 that I bought new in 1995 - 17 years ago. Though the model number was the same, the design was very different then.The problem with any sort of power protection device is that unless you have the right equipment to measure what it actually does, and you have the time to perform such tests, you don't REALLY know how well protected you are. Many people sing the praises of this or that line conditioner, this or that UPS, etc. - but until something happens with their power, they don't really know.Having said that, I recently bought a very high end HDTV and was interested in protecting it mostly from brownouts that we sometimes have here, usually during severe storm season (U.S. Midwest). The candidates for this included the LC-1800 and an APC UPS (model BR1500G). There were other candidates but I'll leave those out since I dropped them off the list for completely unrelated reasons, and never did test them.Before buying anything, I contacted the tech support departments of both Tripp Lite and APC in order to find out how much voltage correction these units were capable of providing. Frankly the contact with Tripp Lite was what I had come to expect: a human being, speaking English, based in the U.S., and willing to at least try to answer every question I had. The contact with APC turned out to be an e-mail from India, and it took two tries before any meaningful information came forth from them.So the LC-1800 and the APC UPS both arrived. I do want to say that my test results are based on the assumption that I did not get a defective unit. It's always possible that mine was defective, but I'm not interested in spending any more time messing with this.Tripp Lite had told me that during a brownout condition, the LC-1800 should boost output voltage up to nearly 120V if input dropped to as low as around 90V. MOST IMPORTANTLY, they said that if input voltage dropped to the point where the unit couldn't boost the voltage back to useable levels, it would instantly and cleanly shut off output completely, so as to not subject the connected equipment to a severe undervoltage condition.I connected the LC-1800 to a variac, a device which allows you to control the amount of AC voltage supplied. I used a Fluke DVM to monitor the voltage supplied by the variac, so that I could be sure of the points at which the LC-1800's behavior changed. I'll point out that in one of my calls with Tripp Lite, they suggested that I use a variac if I wanted to be certain about the unit's performance.Starting at 120V from the variac and slowly dropping the voltage, the LC-1800 reported the line voltage as "Low" when the voltage dropped to 113V, and it boosted the output from the LC-1800 to 123V. Very nice. It reported the line voltage as "Very low" when the voltage got down to 103V, and output from the LC-1800 remained at 122V. Again, this is just what I'd expect.The problem lies in the fact that as line voltage continued to drop (as it easily could during a brownout), the LC-1800 NEVER DID SHUT OFF THE OUTPUT. As line voltage dropped to 50V, the LC-1800 was still outputting 60V. As I continued to drop the line voltage, the output from the LC-1800 simply continued to drop, all the way down to less than 10V. That was all I needed to see on the LC-1800 and it's in the process of being returned.I went through the same process with the APC UPS. It's not a magic bullet either; its automatic voltage regulation function (similar, at least in concept, to what the LC-1800 uses) will allow the connected equipment to see voltage as low as about 100V during a brownout, and as high as 128V during an overvoltage condition, before it switches to battery - which then provides 115V for as long as the battery can hold out. The difference is, it HAS a battery to switch to, and doesn't attempt to keep boosting (or trimming) voltage no matter how low (or high) the line voltage goes.Don't get me wrong - a line conditioner and a UPS are two completely different animals intended for different applications. The reason I'm comparing them is that they both provide (and their advertising makes a big point of) automatic voltage regulation in order to protect connected equipment from undervoltages and overvoltages. My new TV doesn't "need" to stay on during a storm, therefore I have no need for a UPS per se - but I do want it protected from wild variations in voltage, and it seems that in order to get this, I need the additional functionality of a UPS. You might need it too, if you're considering the purchase of a line conditioner.I'm laying out the data here so that you can make a more informed decision. I may buy another LC-1800 in the future, but it won't be to protect anything from brownouts. If you aren't concerned with brownouts, and only want to stabilize your line voltage which is already assumed to be within a reasonable range, the LC-1800 can do a fine job. But, the one I received does not perform as Tripp Lite's tech support department said it would, and it's a LONG way from performing to the level implied by their advertising in my opinion.
I recieved this camera from my parents as a Christmas gift the day before yesterday. At first, I thought it was a cool camera, being small & all.. When I tried using it though, I was very disappointed. There was no flash, so I had to make my own lighting just to take pictures indoors. When I did take pictures, the picture came out HORRIBLE! The picture quality was the worst that I had seen, & this was from a supposedly hi resolution picture.If anyone even thinks of getting this camera, I advise you not to. The price might be great, but the camera isn't. As they say, and quoting the previous reviewer, you get what you pay for!
i have a cannon a560,and purchased the sandisk 2.0gb card. the only problem is the card is to slow after each picture you take. you have to wait 3 or 4 seconds before you can take another picture. my 512mb card works alot faster,but you can not take half as many pics. i think the 2.0gb is just to big for this particular camera.
I purchased a Nitrus Nov. 2004 and it failed in Dec. 5 weeks later. The replacement they sent me took 7 weeks to arrive and had a "Refurbished" sticker on the back of the device. This player stopped functioning after 3 days. Neither of these devices were abused in any way. I listened to them while in my vehicle on the way to and from work, and while working at my desk. Dealing with RIOs customer service is a nightmare in itself, they are absolutely of no help what so ever. I personnaly will not purchase a RIO product again and if I can dissuade anyone from purchasing a RIO product, anywhere or anytime, I will.
I, too have had problems with this camera. I sure wish I had checked these reviews before using it. I received it as a gift from my husband after I waited and waited to buy a new camera. I was glad he made a decision for me. It took wonderful outdoor pictures of my three active children. The color,zoom and clarity were great. The problem was with the indoor pictures. The flash took a good 10 seconds between shots and I missed many great opportunities because of this. When I called Canon I was told this was normal and that because of the good quality of the pictures the flash took a long time to come back. There was tremendous red-eye, even though the camera brags about red-eye reduction. I had never even had a red eye with my old (10 yr. old) camera and with the Canon 105 I had it in every shot somewhere-even when a background person wasn't looking at the camera! Also, I dropped the camera (not far on a soft surface) and now I see the H all the time. I called around and was told it's not worth fixing.I may stick with disposables for a bit until I can decide...again...
I agree with the previous review. I tried this card on 4 different machines and only got it to work on one. I used the &quot;updated&quot; software on the Hauppauge website, which has not been updated since the card came out.I say I got it to work, but the program crashes after a few minutes and quite often takes WinXP down with it, no way to recover but manually turn the machine off and restart it. I have emailed Hauppauge support 5 times and have received no replies except the standard &quot;received your email, please wait for a response&quot; reply.I have since bought the dtvsolution MyHD card. It works perfectly. Hauppauge has lost me as a customer, this IS the worst card and software ever produced!!!
You know, if the people that list merchandise like this would give a photo of the plugs in the back, it would help a lot! I don't care what the front case looks like...I am shopping for something that can take RCA input and convert it to 75-ohm output. This only says "accepts multiple F-Type plugs"...well dandy...does this mean that you can connect three incoming 75-ohm signals to one 75-ohm TV? Does it have RCA inputs also? A drawing, photo or other would be nice...until then, forget it!This is like describing a kitchen stove to someone, and saying "and it gets hot enough to cook food, too"...way too much of the wrong (superfluous) information guys...try again.
The DVD player performed well, the radio and ipod were ok. The big problem was the LCD TV. The picture had faint wavy lines going through it and was snowy, I thought it was 1970 again and I was watching re-runs of I Love Lucy. I called up the Philips tech and told him that I had Direct TV which is digital and I could only receive a snowy analog picture. He told me that is the best picture I was going to get because I was using coaxial cable. I said I had 3 other TV's that worked fine with coaxial cable. He recomended I use composite cable hooked directly to a box. After he told me how to properly hook it up I thought what would be the point of spending almost $400 on an under the counter fold away LCD TV if I had to have a set top box sitting on top of my counter? Any way I tried hooking it up his way and I still had a snowy, wavy, analog picture. My 15 year old 9 inch Sony TV still has a perfect picture. I guess I should not have attempted to up grade to a new LCD Philips TV that thinks it is 1970. Don't get me wrong snowy TV's in 1970 were great as was my 8-track player (when it was not double tracking) but this is almost 40 years later. I guess I foolishly expected something better. Ahhh 1970 it was a great year, thank Philips for reminding me. Terry
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)
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.
This just didn't sound clear, and I didn't sound clear to the person on the other end. I packed it up and sent it back the day I got it.
Linksys should be embarrassed that they actually placed such a difficult to set up and problematic device into production. Only people with true tech savvy can get it to work and then only with constant maintenance.
I got this player and I was pretty excited. I hooked it up to my computer and it worked fine for two days. The third day it stopped recognizing the device. I did everything I could think of...checked out the online directions and did everything they suggested as well. Still couldn't resolve the situation. I called customer service and they wouldn't help me. Rather, they insisted on emailing me links to their website with directions to possibly fix the problem...rather than helping me fix the problem and walking me through it personally. I think this is horrible customer service. Needless to say I went back and forth, following the directions, not fixing anything, then calling back customer service to get another stupid link with more directions to follow. Finally the tech. rep. told me to reinstall my whole operating system since "that had to be the problem" I spent a whole day!!! backing up my files, and reformatting my whole computer. And guess what?? Same thing.....my computer still does not recognize the player when I plug it in. I have windows xp service pack 2 and they said this is what the player is designed to work with.I really did not want to go with an iPod or something like that but I think I'm taking this back and I'm now through with Creative players. Take my advice and get something else. At least until they get this software issue sorted out. Very dissappointing player indeed.
I wish there were an option to rate something 0 stars. This is perhaps the worst quality wireless adapter I have ever seen.- It won't run without its own software - if you uninstall the software it takes its ball and goes home. I couldn't locate any drivers that would work independently from their own terrible, terrible software.- Speaking of their software, it's garbage. There's no way to tell it to disconnect from a network or to stop trying to connect to a network without telling it to connect to another. If there's only one network in range, well that's what it will try to connect to. Forever.- It doesn't make a profile for each network it accesses and there's no way to tell it to do so, but it does announce literally every time you try to connect to anything (even if you've set up a profile for it) that it will not be added to your profile.- The software is easily the most counterintuitive piece of junk I've ever used. Not only does it not know how to do anything itself, it refuses to tell you what its doing or trying to do and there is absolutely no way to do it yourself.- Telling the software to let Windows to manage the connection is as good as taking the card out, because while it does stop trying to manage the connection itself, it doesn't make the device visible to Windows.- The range is ridiculous. It is no less than 20' from my router with a nearly unobstructed line-of-sight and it still gets a terrible signal (when it decides to work at all).- Tech support consists of a recording that tells you they're closed or an endless unanswered ringing during business hours.Seriously, I bought four of these for $10 each and I feel like I got robbed. The price should have been a tipoff, but I was blinded by greed, I guess. Don't make the same mistake I did - avoid this godawful wireless adapter.
I don't know why everyone has gone to the 80 minute cd-r/cd-rw. They are much worse than the 74 minute 650 MB cds. Data is kept more reliably on 650 meg cds. On the 700 meg cds, the tracks are much narrower, and generally don't comply with orange book standards. Data on 700 meg cds have a much higher tendency to become corrupt compared to 650 meg cds. Older CD readers (any kind, including audio players) couldn't read these cds at all. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I would highly suggest 650 meg cds. There is more information on brands and quality here:http://freetechsupport.freeservers.com/resource/cdr/index.html
I originally bought this because of the styling and the price difference between this model and other companies' MP3 players. It has been nothing but a waste of time and money. The battery life was fine during the first cycle and after four subsequent recharges ended up lasting no more than a few minutes. I sent it in for service. They charged it and sent it back to me. The same problem started happening again. The company refused to send me a new model or give me a refund. Instead, I had to ship it back to Samsung for yet another go at fixing it. Like the first time, they charged the battery and sent it back to me (after six weeks!). I received it yesterday, and only half of the battery is left after turning it on for the first time. The company also erased ALL of my music and picture files. I just called customer service, and the office is closed. What company does not offer 24 hour customer assistance? Overall, I do not recommend the YP-Z5 model, and I don't think I will buy Samsung products again.
I had the same experience as other reviewers. Left my Zen V Plus on charger for 2 hours. Came back and player was hot to touch and was dead.
My husband had no trouble installing this thing, but then he's had years of experience in electronics. I wish the product itself was worth the time and effort he put into it so I could give it more than one star.The camera part seems to work OK, but the (mirror) display is good for nothing! Between the reflection of the inside of the car, and the blinding sunlight shining through the windshield right behind the wimpy display, I cannot see a darn thing from the camera. Wearing polarized sun glasses?? Black screen! To add insult to injury, the "mirror" itself stinks - AND you lose your day/night function.Did I mention that the "night-vision" LED lights? Don't. Light. Ever. Oh - and I did not get a remote control either - not that it would help.I don't care how cheap this was -- we got ripped. JUNK!
My nav200 was having the problem that other people mentioned with "new route" always being shown for the last 3 months. Finally my nav200 died a couple of days ago meaning that the buttons light up but the screen is dark.Apparently there is no reset button to try. Also there is no user-replaceable battery. I just finished reading the user manual on the CD so this information is accurate.I guess it's dead for good. The tech support phone number at delphi is not operating on sunday nights as I write this. I would have called for help. But I see that several other users have had this same problem and I see that theirs is permanently dead too so I guess I wont bother wasting my time with the support phone call.When it was working it worked pretty well. However it showed the hourglass for 15 seconds at a time which is too much when you are in a car but its ok when you are sitting at a desk. Of course you dont use this kind of device at a desk. Also the "I agree it's not Delphi's fault if I crash" contract window popped up every time you turned it on and you had to click that button which is annoyhing and not easy when driving, almost caused me to crash. You have be very careful in pointing because there is a Cancel button below it which sometimes you hit by mistake if you drive over a bump. OVerall the startup speed took like 60 seconds which is very annoying unless you are sitting a desk.I paid $300 which is a lot of money for a brick after only 1.5 years of use.I guess I wont be buying another Delphi because I cant afford to buy another GPS every 1.5 years.
I really like my Panasonic Digital Voice Record, as far as recording and playback go. I've been using it for years. However, the proprietary file format means that you have to use the software that comes with the device, which is not compatible with Windows Vista. Since my old computer died and my new one has Vista, I no longer can transfer the files to my computer. Panasonic provides terrible support. According to their technical support on the website, the device is not compatible with Vista, and they have no plans to make it compatible. Also, they don't have the interface software available on the support page, so if you lose it, you're out of luck.Unfortunately, I'd be very hesitant to buy another electronic device like this from Panasonic again due to their lack of support.
I installed this product and the accompanying Netgear Wireless-N card last night.I was switching over from a Linksys wireless G network and thought I would give Netgear a try.The setup of the product was relatively straight forward, although the interface was very plain. My first complaint is that the quick setup forces you to have the device connected up to the internet at the same time it is connected to your PC, this is extremely annoying since most people will have their PC situated away from their broadband connection!!I knew more than enough to take the route to manual configuration offered in the manual. So I went that way.Before long I had my card installed and this router set up. I was getting a good signal for the first few minutes, which fluctuated heavily after that giving me anywhere from 270Mbps to 18Mbps. FYI The devices were only on opposite sides of the same room!! Also every device that could trasmit interferance was turned off.In addition the software that sits in your system tray and provides and interface to the device, is junk. The device lost connection, circa 5 minutes and although the software said it could see the network it could not reconnect, until reboot.When it did work I could get to the base station nicely, but not beyond - the unit could only get out to the internet periodically.After a Friday evening wasted wrestling with this thing, its going back.For reference I work with Computers and large scale networks as a profession and I am not someone to be impatient or give up easily, but NETGEAR I am sorry, this device just is not fitting the bill for me.I am going take it back now and potentially try the Linksys wireless N, or wait for the standard to be set in stone.
UPDATE:Except some limitation about the CPU heatsink which I mentioned below, this case is not too bad. In fact, I like this rock solid case now. I wish I can change the rating to 4 or more now. Also, Antec has an excellent customer support which is definitely a plus. It is expensive but it's a case which will last a long time.old review..I just bought P190 while I was in search of silent yet cool case. I am quite disappointed about the way this case was designed. First of all, you cannot fit the after market CPU heatsink longer than 120mm because of its side mounted 200mm fan and bracket. How many CPU heatsinks out there today measure less than 120mm tall? It would be only mediocre CPU coolers for the lower GHz CPUs. Scythe, Zalman, Thermaltake, ASUS..they all come taller than 120mm. My Thermaltake Big Typhoon CPU cooler touches the side fan so I can't even close the side panel. Now I have to downgrade to stock CPU cooler. This is ridiculous. Who designed this product? This has got to be a person who hasn't got a clue how the current PC market is going. Just by this fact alone, this is a totally failed product. A lot of people will most likely return this case after knowing their CPU cooler cannot fit into the case and have to resort to stock cooler. Who would do that? If you are willing to spend more than $350 just for a PC case, you would definitely be a high-end users who would not resort to anything less than top CPU heatsink. Something doesn't add up here.
The Enter key on the 10-key numerical pad gets stuck if you press it on the upper part, which I often do while I'm typing numerical data. That's really frustrating.Installing everything was a slight pain, mainly because I couldn't use the mouse until the logitech drivers were installed. Thankfully I had an old mouse laying around and used that to finish up the install.The mouse moves REALLY fast. I'm not used to moving the mouse just a small distance and having the cursor jump across the screen. I can't slow it down, either. Clicking on Control Panel -> Mouse -> Motion will bring me to the place where you can speed up or slow down the mouse. However, the speed is set to the slowest setting, and I can't adjust it. If I move the slider bar to the right, it just jumps back to the left.Moving the mouse slowly on my desk (a dark wood, standard computer desk) makes the cursor jump around in the wrong direction at times. Most notably, when I move the mouse slowly to the right, the cursor will jump left and then right jaggedly.My biggest problem is that I can't fix the motion speed. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers with no luck. It's really handy to have a cordless keyboard and mouse, but the mouse is so difficult to use that I find myself relying on the keyboard more often than not.The nicest thing about the keyboard is that it has it's own scroll wheel built into it, so you don't have to reach over to the mouse to scroll the active document...
The descriptor "rapid" is misleading. The accompanying advertisement should have been specific, e.g. it takes about an hour to recharge a 16 gb Ipod with this device.
Nice unit, very affordable. The only problem is that the LCD died in eight months. Only 90-day warranty. They were willing to replace for a $160 "out of warranty fee".
vendor for this product did a poor job packaging the product. They shipped the original box which was thin and when I got ti there were holes in the box. It was a gift so it looked really tacky. Probably will not order from amazon again
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.
Product was defective-the sensor had a large black spot in all the pictures (not due to dirt/grease etc). Disappointing quality-not what one might expect from a Nikon.
I ordered two of these based on the image and they are not what is in the picture. I could not use them and they are not worth returning as I needed them by a certain date for an out of town project.If you are looking for a headphone hanger you probably want the one in the picture so do NOT order this one unless you are sure you want a RIGHT ANGLE HANGER!
I bought US region T10. Now suddenly I realize that I am screwed because it is not detected by Windows XP SP2, even after following the details given in the IRiver site. I have 1.04 firmware version for this product. Withdrawing such support by IRiver is equivalent to throwing the piece in to dustbin. I have WindowsMediaPlayer10 as per their guidance. Still all in vain.
Does not support Vista 64-bit. I bought this at a retail store and the box says supports windows vista. I get the product home only to find out it does not support 64-bit vistas which is not on the box any where. Also if you need support over the phone its 24.95 the first 10 minutes and then a certain dollar amount for every minute after that. Doesn't look like a very good company.
will only occasionaly let the next record drop and if you do get 3 to play the next one slows down the turn table.
Like others here, I was quite pleased with the keyboard and mouse. Both are very well designed ergonomically. I'm not that happy with the MediaPad, as it uses an extra two batteries in addition to the four in the keyboard. The install was a bit fussy on our Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 machine, and there have been some Bluetooth connectivity issues that probably would not be that easy to debug for novices. But the really awful part of this keyboard is that the decals are wearing off after about six months of not overly intense use at home. This is not acceptable on such a high-end keyboard.
This is a good music player and looks pretty nice.It is overadvertised and everyone has one so its not even unique. There are many better players at comparable prices with 20GB or greater harddrive.There are many accesseries you have to buy for it which you'd get free with other mp3 players(SONY Walkman digital music player and my favorite the RCA jukebox and video player)It holds less songs than Sony's(Sony-13,000)You can't watch movies in color on a 3.5inch flatscreen(you can on RCA's)Accesaries not includedCase-$20-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
As anothre post states this does NOT work with IBM ThinkPad. I have T20 with a docking station. It starts working up until you log-in then freezes. The only workaround is to swap the ports after the freeze--ridiculous! I'm very disappointed in Linksys.
We bought the Meade Capture View today at Radio Shack for $119. We plan to return it. Out of a dozen test pictures, two were excellent, the rest mediocre. Pictures in bright sunlight and medium distance were better than the rest. The software and hookup to the computer worked well. We got some neat pictures of some wild turkeys passing through our yard.The unsurmountable problem is in the design. You have to keep the two AAA batteries installed to take pictures and to preserve what's in the memory. But if you leave the batteries in, as warned in the instructions, the batteries will run down and you will lose the pictures! So between uses, aand after transfering the pictures to a computer, it's best to disable the batteries. We did it with a piece of tape on the plus terminal.So, you can't take the dealy on a vacation, unless you have access to a computer to download the images, or you risk the photos disappearing as the battery runs down, or you run out of room in the small. volatile memory to store images. We think this is a serious restriction.The optical quality of the binocular part was good considering the price. (The camera uses separate optics.)
The orb drive is terrible. After owning it for 4 months the discsturned corrupt and ruined the drive. I sent it back (paying 20 bucks for shipping) and got a new one. 4 months later same thing. I sent it back again and 4 months later it is screwed up again. If you wanna buy a POS drive buy this. I will sell you mine and my 2 ruined discs...
This item worked great for about 2 months and then the c.d. player quick working, and now its past the time when amazon can replace, so it was a waste of money!!
C'mon folks. Almost every digital camera ever made has a VIDEO OUT. Read your manual and just connect your camera to the TV. The 1.44 floppy can't hold ONE picture from the new Sony DSC-F707 5 megapixel camera.If you have a fairly modern camera and shoot high resolution pictures, you may be only getting 3-5 pictures...so you wanna keep swapping disks instead of enjoying your show....?Think, please. And stop buying Microsoft "Consumer" products. These are ALWAYS tailored to the lowest common denominator, ...and Microsoft consistently DROPS these products after a year or so..."no support".This is not a good investment.UPDATE! Since I keep getting [crummy] reviews from consumers who obviously don't understand sage advice when they see it, let me be more elemental: This is a crummy little device that allows you to display digital pictures (extremely low-resolution, i.e. low-quality) on a TV set. You can display ALL the images you can cram onto ONE floppy disk. So if you have a 4 year-old digital camera, this is for you! Oherwise, don't waste your time.If your digital camera is less than 3 years old, you can already output (in most cases) NTSC video to a TV. Hear me now, thank me later.
I agree with the previous review. I'm a firm believer in extended warranties, but if you can't find the terms, you can't trust them. My mother always said, "you get what you paid for", and the extended warranty on Ritz' own website is about 3 times this cost - but you know what you're getting and it's quality service. Skip buying thru a 3rd party and get the real deal from Ritz or Wolf directly. Better yet, take their web page into a brick & mortar store - they'll match the pricing and the store gets the credit for the sale.
I am very upset over my purchase of this camera.After my second day using it, I got an error message. I had taken about 5 photos and had not done anything that may have harmed the camera. On the web page I found what to do for the error message, but it did not work. I sent the camera to Sony, thinking that maybe because my new perfectly treated camera had mysteriously broken they might actually honor my waranty and fix it or at least agree to refund me. No such luck. They claimed it was an impact injury. There is no way this is possible...even if it was, a camera at this price should not sustain such injuries so soon after such light use. I am currently appealing this with the company and have spent hours on the phone. I will never buy another sony product.My advice---Don't get this camera! There are many others out there that I think would be a better choice.
I have searched for an Ipod for three months, so when I found this I was so excited. When it came the mother board was fried and Digital Media returned my emails untill I asked for my money back. The product has been returned and I still have heard nothing. Please be careful when buying from this seller Digital Media
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.
I returned this piece of Junk.1) Maps are old2) If you are looking for good customer service, there aint any.3) Quality of GPS receiver is no good. Does not connect most of the times.4) If you switch off and switch back on, it wont find the satellite. You would need to exit the navigation mode and come back again.5) Bluetooth works well6) No voice conversion
I wanted the cheapest speakers I could get that would sound good. These have good bass, but that's about it. Everything sounds muddy and unclear. I should have gone with a set that didn't have a subwoofer for that same price.
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.
SanDisk does not support this reader on XP !!
Upon received this camera with a lot of good expectations, everything looks smooth until the picture is shown on the LCD. Ohn my dear, the it's so noisy. Even at ISO 100 the background start to show mosaic like niose. ISO @1600 the picture background looks like my carpet floor! Never see this kind of noisy picture before. Returned right away. Defect no doubt but how did they let it out of the factory?
The product delivery speedy and the product worked wonderfully plugged in until... I charged it for a BBQ birthday party and my to my surprise the product does not work. It only works plugged in I was trying to get intouch with someone through the warrenty but it is also dam near impossible. I will have to wait until the 4th of July is over to be able to get it fixed. So much for my booming sound system for the holiday weekend,Disapointed CustomerION Block Rocker Battery Powered Speaker System for iPod
I waited 10 days before I recieved the products.The cable is not desiged for US, can not be plugged in.Never Buy the product!!!
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 purchased this as a gift for my daughter. She used it for three months and then it just would not turn on. She called Sony and they had her ship it back to them. She waited another two months and then called them about the status of the repair. They sent the handheld back and it's in the same condition as before. It will not turn on. She called Sony again and several people talked her through the reset but it still won't turn on.We're very frustrated and don't really want to send it back for repair again if this is going to be the result. We'd like to speak to the person that thinks they repaired it the first time or we'd like a new piece of equipment.Anyway I'm not getting any satisfaction from Sony so I thought I'd try this.
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.
Strengths:Nice 17" monitor and drawing pad. Works well with Corel Draw. I also use it with Myscript notes and Phatware's Penoffice. Especially nice is the video passthrough. The cybertablet works best as a drawing tablet lying flat, but this is not the best position for using it as a monitor. The passthrough allows a separate standing monitor.Weaknesses:Absolutely no technical support. In order to use the drawing pad feature the monitor must be set as the primary monitor. Otherwise the pen tracks on whatever other monitor is set as primary and not on the cybertablet. This defeats the purpose of using the cybertablet as a monitor.Comments:According to the supplied paper manual it is possible to reassign the pen buttons and the directions are on the emanual on disk. Similarly, if it is necessary to calibrate the pen-monitor tracking, these directions are also available in the emanual. Unfortunately, the emanual is the same manual as the paper manual and no directions are supplied. Also, there are no directions available on the help links at the Adesso web site. Attempts to communicate with adesso help have also proven impossible. Their live chat, 800 help number, help desk and support emails are either disconnected, unavailable links, or unresponsive. My cybertablet is virtually unusable for drawing because the pen tracking is approximately inch off in parts of the screen and I can't find out how to recalibrate the pen and monitor so that it will track properly.
Poor picture, even for a low priced camera. I also purchased Q-See night vision cameras, which had even worse picture. In full sunlight the picture is not bad, any light less than full direct sun is grainy and washed out. Bad experience with all Q-See cameras that I tried (although the Q-See capture cards worked well).
It worked great for me, I loved it. But in 1 year, yes one year, it just stopped working. My daughter has a bamboo that is 3 years and still working. I was so dissapointed for the 1 year life b/c I really liked this tablet. I know it was cheaper than the bamboo, but I guess I got what I paid for. So I just purchased a bamboo.
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!
These are cheap headphones. Nice design but cheap. The connection on the input plug was poor and cut out periodically. All in all you get what you pay for.
The pen rarely is accurate. The pen does not link to the computer well when working in word. I have to go over the line four or five times to get it to read in word. The desktop application is not very user friendly. When attempting to replace the batteries, the pen did not take the AAA batteries I used. Both the batteries that came with it and the ones I replaced them with were duracell, and the replcement batteries did not fit. They were too small. I had to squeeze the back of the unit to get power and then it did not stay on. Overall, I thought the pen was not worth the money and is virtually useless.
This carry case has a plastic window which scratches the window of the iPod. I cut the plastic window out and it ok like that. Do not purchase this item if you are looking for something see through that will protect the iPod.
First of all, customer service is non-existant. You will be wasting your time trying to explain a problem to someone who doesn't know the NORT POLE from the SOUTH POLE! I tried talking to a rep for 45 minutes and still could not get them to understand my problem. The person could hardly speak english!Try finding an icon to mark a waypoint such as a cave, swamp or anything you might find outdoors. The waypoint symbols preloaded are theme parks, airports, off ramps, rv centers etc. Don't think I've ever seen any of these on the Appalacian trail ! Anyway, it is garbage ! I'm going to look for a GARMIN and throw this piece of junk off a cliff!.
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.
Returned it within a couple of days because various functions were not working properly right off the bat; VHS tapes were playing improperly, VHS to DVD record was operating at a strange ratio, etc.Thankfully, Amazon's refund process was smooth.
I bought this item to be able to listen to tv late at night without bothering anyone else in the house. The bass part worked fine, but the signal from the tv couldn't power the headset enough to hear the dialogue or music clearly, so I had to buy an in-line amplifier. The in-line amp only played one loud, deafening volume, so I had to buy a third item, an in-line volume control. I finally have what I need now, but, all told, at quite an expense, and what a mess of wires!
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....
I own this Sony battery/charger combo. All NiMh batteries self discharge but these are the worst I've ever encountered for self discharge. The storage capacity of these batteries also quickly degraded. The "refresh" feature of the charger did nothing to restore capacity. Replaced these batteries with generic NiMH (Powerex branded) and continued to use the Sony charger and the same digital camera - after more than 6 months of use there has been no evidence of the rapid self discharge and diminished storage capacity battery issues that I experienced with the Sony batteries. Do yourself a favor and avoid purchasing these batteries. Note, I gave this product 1 star only because the rating system did not allow me to give the product a zero star rating.
After reading excellent reviews on cnet, I expected a much better product. The editing software was lacking, and using the scanner did slow down my computer. What I found most annoying though was that it doesn't have an on/off switch. I know I could have unplugged it when not in use, but then turning it back on, the computer didn't acknowledge it, and then having to reboot slowed things down more. Finally, after about a year the scanning light burned out. I recently replaced it with the hp3180 all in one which was reasonably priced at amazon and came with the additional capabilities of printing and copying.
This is a bad product and they should pull it. I should have researched it before I bought it but I didn't and found out what a piece of junk it is. It would connect if it was connected by a cable but would not connect wirelessly. I've read a lot of reviews about the same problem. What a waste of my time. Take my advice and stay away from this product.
Somehow, the combo got changed on mine, making for an interesting afternoon with a wire-cutters and then a locksmith.. Thankfully, Kensington paid me back, after saying that this problem came up a decent amount with this model... no good..
The strap provides good comfort on the shoulder, however it is loosely fixed and will shift easily down the strap. If it had a rubberized sheath it would hold up better.
I have used this product for 5 years, and it works fine. Just make sure you format for NTFS, else you may experience a nightmare below. Do not read below, unless you feel necessary NOT TO FORMAT ( and be stupid, like me. )------------I am editing the stars to 4 star - but cannot do it on amazon. Afteryou understand the pitfalls (you must format this drive NTFS first,) then all other aspects of it are very good. So, below -- just keep in mind that I was "upset".If you do not format this external drive - be ready for some real problems. Forget the 2-page manual that says "preformatted." You need to format this one. Or else ...The WD 250 boasts on being an external drive, but neglects to mention that it must be unplugged from the computer before power down. Well, clumbsy me, I made the same mistake twice with this product. The desktop and the laptop both recognized the MyBook drive "ok" and had no problem writing data files to it. So, I thought all is well. But, in both cases, once the PC was turned off - it became a nightmare. Since both my PCs run in XP Prof mode, with all service pack software updated, latest and greatest versions of everything, I would assume nothing should go wrong. Not so. In both cases, the Xp operating system was damaged to "the point of no return." Furthermore, all data on my PCs were lost. Now - why did I buy this external hard drive? Ok, this is not the first time some hardware has gone wrong on my PCs, but usually it does not take out the entire operating system - such that I cannot run a "restore," and get back to working. After calling WD on the phone, they suggested that I must unplug the MyBook each and everytime, before turning off the PCs.I would have given this external drive a 4 star rating - if it was not for the bad experiences, and the loss of time, loss of data from my PC.
I loved this product when I first bought it. It linked our entire house including 2 TIVOs, a MAC, and 2 laptops. The signal would occasionally go out and we would unplug it and restart it and it was back up. Unfortunately, it slowly happened more and more often. To the point that in midstream of transferring shows from TIVO to TIVO, it would just die. Now, I have called support several times and they try to be helpful but it can get very frustrating quickly! Today, I went to the Belkin site to see if we could give it one more try and found out that there is a class action lawsuit and I can get a full refund on the product since I have the receipt. So, be forewarned before buying this product.
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 just received the Leather PodSleeve protector manufactured by Digital Lifestyle Outfitters today and must say that I am somewhat disappointed by its construction. It is very flimsy (the swivel clip casing feels almost certain to snap) with a quality of leather is so low you wonder what type of animal it was sourced from. Although it is not included in the product description, it is designed for 3G 30 and 40 GB iPods (I have a 20 GB). Not a big issue as I'm going to get another. Save yourself about $10 and get the MARWARE 3G Neoprene iPod Sportsuit instead. I had bought one for my sister and found it to be much more sturdy in construction, and despite being constructed of neoprene, being much nicer in appearance than this street vendor quality leather case (that they're chargining $24.88 for!).
i purchased it for christmas and it has frozen up on me Jan 22. Hopefully i can exchange it.
Installed easily in a 3.5" slot vacated by my old, unused, floppy drive. Plugs into a USB header on the motherboard, so be sure yours is equipped with one of those before you buy. Absolutely no problems, no software needed (or provided), booted up, made a few BIOS changes to reflect the removed floppy, and off we went. After bootup, XP installed the drivers inside of a minute, and all works well; at least the SD, MicroSD, CF, and USB ports - don't have anything to fit the others. You do end up with a bunch of extra drive letters assigned, but that's got nothing to do with this unit, it's a Windows thing. Overall, a great unit. I originally thought I'd look for the 5.25" adapter face so I could leave the floppy installed, but there's no mention of it anywhere on the mfg website. A minor but irritating point. Fix this, willya Sabrent?Edit: unit worked only for a few weeks, then ceased to acknowledge Compact Flash memory cards. Removed unit and found that quite a number of the little pins that engage with the card had been pushed out of the socket, not bent, simply pushed back until they no longer touched the card. The sloppy card slot had a lot to do with this, I'm sure.
Out of the box is defective no signs of physical damage. I ohm checked the cable using industry standard DVI to DVI pinouts and there are two wires that do not have electrical connectivity. I've been an engineer for 19 years in high tech and have yet to encounter bad printer/video cables right out of the box. Even the simplest of manufacturing tests would have caught the defects. I also noticed how much thinner the main cable assembly is when compared to other DVI cables. This would indicate either lack of shielding or the wiring is a much smaller gauge or both.
I've had a VR3 VRFM9 for a couple of years and it's the best unit of its kind that I've tried.pros: good sound quality, plays MP3's from an SD card or USB, remembers frequency setting and last file played even after unit is unplugged from the power source.cons: will not work with data storage mediums above 2GB, and the tiny display makes it difficult to tell if the device is set to sequential or shuffle play modes without a magnifying glassThat said, when I had need of a second unit to use in another vehicle I did not hesitate to order another VR3 Wireless MP3 FM transmitter. The problem I had with my purchase was not with the unit itself but the fact that I ordered the upgraded model - the VRFM9R - but was sent a VRFM9. (Hence the low rating.)There seems to be little difference between the older and newer versions except that the VRFM9R has a larger LCD screen and comes with a remote. The remote would be of little use to me since once I get the player set to the way I like it I just let it play and don't ever touch it. But a larger screen would sure be helpful in getting the device set up in the first place.I have been informed that I could return the VRFM9 for a refund if I want to. But since I need another MP3 player and this is the best of its kind, and since it seems that neither the VRFM9 or the VRFM9R are available any more I have chosen to keep the VRFM9 I was sent. (I looked all over the web and couldn't find any vendor that has these in stock. In fact most shopping sites, and the manufacturers website, link back to Amazon and they say that they don't have any and don't know when they'll be getting them which sounds to me like the products have been discontinued.)But that doesn't change the fact that I ordered one item and was sent another. To say that I am disappointed with the service I got is an understatement.Also, Amazon ought to be more careful about the product descriptions that they post. The photo that was posted for this item was of a VRFM9, (a fact I didn't discover until I did a search on the web after I got the wrong item) yet the product description is clearly for a VRFM9R.On a related note: Amazon recommends bundling the purchase of the VRFM9R with a 4GB SD card which will NOT work in this device. The largest card this unit will work with is a 2GB. How they could make that mistake is beyond me, that limitation is clearly noted on the product's packaging.If you need an FM transmitter/MP3 player for your vehicle I highly recommend you get this one if they become available again. Just be aware that you may wind up getting something different from Amazon than what you thought you were ordering.
Nice unit. Problem though, the speaker packed up after a week. Try getting it replaced ... reset, hard reset, have you turned it on? Infuriating. Search Google and you'll see that this speaker often packs up, why don't they admit it and replace it without question?Would never buy anything from them again. Impossible to contact, web site just takes you round in circles.
The idea of having a case is great. The case is not practicle when it comes to hooking up to your computer, changing batteries or using 12V connection. You also have to remove the belt clip in order to remove the case.Could use a velcroed flip open door. Do not recommend purchasing this case until it can be remodeled.
I purchased the XM home docking kit and tuner under the impression I could use the tuner in a portable device as well as with my home stereo system. It turns out that most, if not all, of the portable devices out there already have a built in tuner and come with a home docking station. Therefore it only makes sense to purchase the home docking kit and tuner if you don't plan on buying a portable receiver. Luckily Amazon customer service is awesome and they are taking the device back. Thanks Amazon, great as always!
My neighbor bought this system, mainly because his wife liked its compactness and sleek look. Sure, I have no argument against that---about the only thing Bose is good for is pretty looks. Actual performance and value, however, is uniformly dismal with Bose products and this one is no exception.This system claims to deliver "surround" sound basically by running some funny algorithms on the music, i.e. using funny equalization and minute time delays. The result? A thin and distinctly unnatural sound, especially when listening to music, or any movies that have lots of midrange-intensive orchestral music. It's OK if all you watch is explosions and car chases though. The bottom line is that there is NO substitute for having bona fide surround speakers, as well as bona fide decent electronics not just pretty little cases which Bose does so well.For less than half the price of this system, you can get an Onkyo boxed system which blows it out of the water effortlessly in all departments. That's what my neighbor did, even though he lost a lot of brownie points with his wife---but now even she has to admit the Onkyo sounds a million times better.
I just bought this printer and am sending it back. I am writing this review as a public service to others.This printer is unbelievably loud - the loudest printer I have ever heard. It is touted as having a small footprint and I bought it to sit beside my desk. I am used to discreetly printing things in the background while on the phone. Not with this baby - it makes such a racket that callers comment on it. Additionally, if someone calls while you are printing a big job, you have to say something like, "gee I'll call you back when my printing job is finished." Even without the phone call situation, the printer's sound is annoying and basically keeps you from concentrating on anything else until the print job is finished.The other annoying thing about this printer is trying to use the manual tray for envelopes and for printing on different kind of paper than you have stacked in the print tray. On all the prior printers I have owned, you could set the printer settings to automatically detect if you were trying to handfeed something from the manual tray (i.e., the printer would sense that something was in the manual tray and would print from that tray). Not on this baby. Instead, you have to open the print dialog box for each and every job and then open a second dialog box and then change the settings to indicate that you want to print from the manual tray. Very annoying if you often print on different kinds of paper or if you often print envelopes. Let's say you are printing a letter to go out on bond paper. If you only keep non-bond paper in your printer drawer, you either have to open the drawer and stick a piece of bond paper in the drawer before printing, or open up two print dialog boxes and change the settings to tell the printer to print from the manual tray. After you are done printing your nice bond paper document and if the next document you want to print doesn't have to be on bond and can print from the print tray, you have to go back into the print dialog box and change the settings. What were they thinking?Also, if you want to print an envelope, not only do you have to go into printer settings and configure to print an envelope from the manual tray, but you also have to get up from your chair and push the "Go" buttom to print the envelope. To top it all off, the printer makes a big screeching sound waiting for the Go buttom to be pushed and another screeching sound when you push the button.The worst printer ever. I should have stuck with HP.
I looked forward to getting this product, but I was unable to get it to work.First, I had trouble getting a signal, even after much frustrating effort, even with an unobstructed view of the southern sky.Then, I couldn't get the machine to stay on, it kept shutting down.I would be willing to try another one.
After writing my review about this alarm, and messing around with the lock some more because I spent enough money on it to where I really, really would like for it to do its job, I would like to add 3 more stars to the review. This is why. The alarm comes with a soft black base for the lock that 'connects' to the macbook and ensures fit. However, I removed this, and the lock did NOT warp the side cover! I figured it was warping before because of poor fit, so I put the black base back and really pressed it harder (not too hard) into the lock, and twisted the lock, and voila! Lock fit perfectly without extreme warping. I will no longer resell this item. Thank God for curiosity and perseverance...and now, I can say with confidence--this lock!(Still a little bitter about the plastic around the lock hole warping though.. My $1500 Macbook looks not so $1500. =( But learn and move on. =D)--old review--I agree with some people's review of Kensington alarms for Macbooks, although I wish I've read them before purchasing this lock. It did warp the plastic side and took me a while to lock/unlock it. The 1 Star is for at least making a nice alarmed lock for Laptops, but I was sorely disappointed when the plastic would warp every time I put the lock on my Macbook. Unfortunately, I need it for the cruise I'm going on next week, but am going to re-sell it as "used" and "anti-Macbook 13" when I come back home. If you own a Macbook 13" Series, it seems, so far, that Kensington locks are not recommended for you.
The device itself works fine, and was happy with that. The Zune software, however, is not so good. It will go through and re-classify all your mp3 files without your permission. There is a way to disable this, however it forced me to upgrade my zune software, then went out and changed all my files again. I called Microsoft Zune support, and got routed to someone that barley spoke English, and dropped my call. Ended up returning the device, will look at getting an iPod. Is fine if you don't have many mp3's already, but if you do, be careful because will change how you have them saved on your PC.
I got the Nikon lens pen for my camera lenses, based on the positive reviews. The overall design is compact, and I like the retractable brush. However, the pen itself is not very effective at cleaning glass. The tip is shaped like a suction pad. Rubbing it repeatedly over smudges or residue does gradually start to remove them, but it's much slower and less effective than a microfiber cloth. In some cases the lens pen also leaves behind a light streaking, which is again easily removed by a microfiber cloth.I think I'll keep the lens pen for its retractable brush, but in retrospect it would have been better to get a standalone brush.
It might be due to the size of the room and the limited spaces I have to place the subwoofer, but no matter where I put it the bass was very much overpowering. When I finally was able to position it so that the booming/vibrations weren't too distracting, just the volume of the low notes themselves was far too loud (even with the bass turned all the way down). If being used for certain movies or gaming purposes, the bass might be desirable. I was planning to use it primarily for music through an mp3 player, and the bass overpowered the vocals a LOT, pretty much defeating the purpose. I returned it, and am trying a different system.
Just got off phone with LaCie after a 3rd hard disk failure a few months after warranty expired. Two failures occured during warranty and were replaced. They replaced the physical drives once. They replaced the power cable once. The third time was too late since warranty is only 1 year and this was a 5 months later. Same exact problem. Data disappears then entire disk becomes unusable. Lost all data for 3rd time and none of it was recoverable with many different utilites. LaCie would not do anything even though it was the 3rd failure. I escalated to supervisors to plead for assistance. They said they simply would not assist me since it costs them to diagnose and repair and that the mangufacturers they buy their drives from only give them 1 year warranties (for drives used in enclosures). I verified this as true.Summary: Really beautful looking drives from a company that came highly recommended. However, I will not buy from them again partly due to poor drive experience but mostly due to their approach to customer service. IMHO, They simply don't have the "put the customer first" philosophy. Had they fixed the drives the 3rd time I still might have given them a chance since they were at least "trying to help". I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I have gone through. I will communicate my experience at local user group meetings I attend as well to help others avoid LaCie drives. So beware.
Same as everyone else about 8 months old and will not run for more than 5 minutes what a waste of money I can't believe they are still selling these things....If you want to hit them where it hurts stop buying all disney products. All these companies get away with selling defective products because like suckers we keep coming back. I will never buy any disney products again and I encorrage you to do the same.
Mouse works great. The problem is that when you load the included disc in Vista, you are asked if you want "set point update.exe" to acess your computer every time you go online. If you remove the logitech files the mouse no longer works. This is just more built in spyware that Logitech uses. Why does my mouse need constant updates? I am now looking for another brand of bluetooth mouse. This one is going in the trash!
Uncomfortable, below average microphone, decent sound...Bass and treble is decent, but nothing extraordinary.These headphones are BIG and the headband can be a bit uncomfortable -- especially after long use.The microphone [is bad]. I played a few PC games using these headphones and almost no one could hear what I said (yes, all my PC settings were correct).I wouldn't recommend these headphones. Look elsewhere.
pfft. waste of money. i loved it until my screen faded and consequentally went BLACK after 5 months rendering it USELESS.
It's a beautiful piece of hardware and I wish it would have paired with my new Dell XPS M1210 wireless, bluetooth laptop. Either, the mouse was defective, or it is not compatible with the operating system MS Windows Vista Home Premium version (which my Dell uses). Unfortunately, I am returning the mouse to Amazon. BTW, the Logitech documentation that accompanied the mouse did not specify it was compatible with Vista (although the Logitech website did indicate the V270 was Vista compatible). Go figure. Meanwhile, I'll live with the laptop's built-in touchpad until Logitech gets the bugs worked out -- or until I find a bluetooth mouse that's compatible with the Dell XPS M1210.
After using my brand new unit for about 2 hours, the FM modulator stopped working. If I plugged headphones into the unit it was fine, but it would not transmit to a radio. I tried two in-home radios and one car radio and it did not work. I also own the Sirius Starmate and that works great. I ended up returning the unit. I give this product two stars because when it did work it was a great little unit.
I love the brush portion of this item. I photograph on the beach a lot, and it gets the sand out well. But the cleaning pad on the other side smudges my lens instead of cleaning it. It leaves black smudges, making it worse off than before I cleaned it.
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.
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.
bought 2 of them. both of them can't handle high resolutions, and is no where near hd. blurry picture. and apparently i need 20 words for this review. - this product sucks. do not waste your money on it. don't buy/
I have the iPod Classic 80 GB. I bought the Keyspan a couple of weeks ago so I could connect my iPod to my audio/video system. It works fine for listening to music but I can't get it play video. I've tried to contact Keyspan support through email and phone, but have not received a reply from them. Their web site indicates that their phone system is down because of a power outage, but that seems like BS to me. I'm just wondering if this company is going under and I might be stuck with something that doesn't work.
I bought it as a Christmas present, paid 280.00 for it at Wal-Mart. It is not something you use alot. The first few times, it skipped here and there (thought it was the rented DVDs). It works fine for 45 minutes but once it gets hot, forget it. I tried to exchange at Wal-Mart but they no longer carry - guess why? Too many customer complaints. At 5 months, tried to get Magnavox to fix or replace - NOT! They would "gladly" replace for $250.00. Uhh, the new model 820 is now at Best Buy for $219.00 - AVOID Magnavox, unless you like spending your hard earned dollar for a pricey product that only works for less than 6 months, (and less than 20 hours use) OR you can enjoy your movie in 45 minutes before the skipping starts!
Adding my name to the list, same "black out" screen after 6 months. Polaroid may say there are not enough complaints for a recall, but there are probably enough for a class action lawsuit.
I purchased this product hoping to rpelace old home theatre system. I can only rarely get DVD's to play on it. The DVD's work fine on my other player but not this one.I used to be very happy with LG products but I will never again purchase another product with the LG name on it.
My rating for this item is very low as I have not been able to use it yet as a GPS device. I never managed to get it to workk properly. Following HP phone support I upgraded firmware and maps. But behavior was still erratic. I shipped it back to HP in early August under HP instructions. It worked properly for a couple of days when I received it back but has started to behave erratically again and it is going to be shipped back to HP again....To say I am not satisfied is an understatement !
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.
This cartrige never printed any color than red. even after cleaning many, many times! Will never buy another cartrige from them. paying twice the price for one that works is a better investment.
I bought this TV in Feb this year,went dead in 3 months. The parts are in backorder from Philips (At least that is what i hear from them ) anywayz its been 4 months since the TV went dead and still waiting on Philips to fulfil their warranty commitments. Their customer service is bad. My honest honest opinion is DONT BUY PHILIPS TVS.They are selling junk
This is a pretty easy camera to use but I would NEVER buy this one again. It eats up battery life like you wouldn't believe. I've had different brands of digital cameras over the years and I've never had to replace batteries so quickly.If I keep the batteries in the camera for even 2 days, I can then use these basically NEW batteries for about 6 or 7 pictures. It's ridiculous!Also difficult to find how to "delete all" pics.
Owned the Brother MFC and lived the nightmare of spending good money for nothing. You'll go through ink cartridges like paper towels because it will tell you that the cartridge is empty when it's 3/4 full and will refuse to print, and you'll go through this for a while only to end up with the "Machine Error 41" that comes with the defective print heads they put in these things - this shuts down the whole machine - you can't print, copy, fax, or anything else. Then after you've been on hold on the "help" line for over an hour, you get some office in Calcutta where the robot-like "service representative" will tell you that yes, they were indeed defective, and no, they're not going to fix your machine. It's $150 to repair this which is obviously more than the cost of a new product. I went to a local Brother service center, and they have stacks of these things in for the same issue. I didn't even have to say what was wrong, they looked at it and said "Machine Error 41?" Uh-huh...You'd be better off just burning the money for fun than to buy this thing. Little wonder there's a class-action lawsuit in the making for buyers of these money-suckers. When a company makes a defective product, and knows it, then basically tells you it's your problem, that's a company to stay away from. They used to call that kind of thing "theft".
My hat size is 7 3/8. Large, but normally large, yet this headset was so tight, it gave me a headache within minutes of using it.The sound was great, the mic was great, the ear foam was comfortable...it was just way too tight.
I read all the other reviewers complaining about how it doesn't have a locking mechanism, and I thought it wouldn't apply to me since I hadn't planned on putting it on a slant. But even on a flat surface, the heavy gauge antenna cable in the back of the flat screen tv pretty much controls every movement. This turntable spins so easily that it'll simply spin to where the antenna cable decides it is most comfortable. Very annoying, and maybe giving the turntable more friction or tension in the mechanism would prevent this from happening. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this.
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.
This item broke within the first 30 minutes I recieved it. I pulled out the cords to see first how long they were and how it worked and was used. So I pulled both sides out and it pressed the retract button to have the cords go back inside then it got stuck. I somehow mnaged to get them back in but when I used it later and had to pull them out then this time the cords didnt go back in. So now my retract button doesnt work and the cords are hanging out. But other than that the item works fine, Just have to be careful with the cords.
Hi, at the beginning the DVD worked fine, I really used it like twice a week in the car to entertain my son, after 20 days it started malfunctioning sending a wrong disk error occasionally, after a month suddenly it stop playing any DVD at all. I wrote an e-mail to the manufacturer and until now I haven't received any answer, I tried to return it to Amazon but since the 30 days return policy has expired I can't. I tried to return it knowing that a discount will be applied because it's after 30 days... and I can't. So, you can be paying a $100 bucks for a one month DVD player. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL THIS ITEM.
We own a resort where we use many, many of these radios. We appreciate the reasonable price of Midland radios compared to some other options, especially since staff are likely to lose radios out in the woods or over water.This generation of Midland radio seems to be worse than the previous ones. 4 that we bought in May are already shot, after only 3 months of use. There were changes in the charger and the battery compared to the last few models & some of the problems may stem from that, as they especially don't work right in the charger (unlike the older models). We are still using radios from the 700 and 600 series that work much better than these. Midland offers a 3 year warranty, but what they don't mention is that using that warranty costs almost about as much as buying a new radio. The 3 year warranty claim is just as bogus as the 26 mile radio range claim. Disappointing.One of our staff members has a Cobra she uses on our same channel. She has the best range (in reality here, less than a mile) and the most consistent reception. Unless Midland comes through a little better on their warranty than was indicated in their first response ($20 per radio for warranty service) we will be buying the Cobra radios in the future.
I've loved these headphones for the year or two I've had them. I still love them now.... when they work. The problem is that the cord is shoddy. When I plug into my laptop I have a hard time keeping it working. I have to twist the cord just right to get the sound to work. If its not just right I'll get sound in only one ear, if at all. I don't think this happened because of any handling issues seeing as how the base just sits on my desk. I don't think it has ever left my office and I don't tend to put items on top of the wire that might crush it. Overall I like these things, but I'm just getting sick of the sound phasing in and out when my laptop moves the slightest bit.
This device is OK so far but not great. It is noisy and i find on the forums that people have had problems with it wiping drives. The problem i have is that the power button does not power off the unit and the Fan keeps running even when it sleeps. ( I set it to automatic power off mode ) It ran all night, so its not that it had to cool off the drive.How do you NOT get this right?You push the power button when the drive is asleep and it spins up the drives before turning the whole thing off.You have to keep pressing the button several times to get it to turn off. holding the button down does not help either.When I shut it down via the web interface it turns off without issue, but that is a hassle. The only reason I want to shut it off is because the fan does n't stop, contrary to the advertising!!!!BTW, i upgraded the Firmware to latest 1.09 Version. It did n't help.
I hate to rain on the parade of the other reviewers, but I bought this system and returned it. I won't buy another without first going to a retail store to listen to it. I strongly recommend you do so before buying this - I've seen it all over town, even stores like Target. If you like it, buy it from Amazon - their price is better (plus no tax) and even though I have to return it, I love Amazon. Also, they shipped it, for free, well before their "estimated" ship date. Prop's to Amazon.There are 5 basic problems:1) The sound is good, but it doesn't fill the room. It is low-power and will sound "great" only if you position the unit right in front of you.2) It is not clear from the description, but this thing has an automatic door which opens by sliding up. If you want to put this "bookshelf" unit on a bookshelf, you have to allow TWICE its height before the next shelf above - this is a huge amount of wasted space in your bookshelf.3) This unit has a telescoping FM antenna - no provision to connect an external antenna. Again, on a bookshelf, this is useless. You cannot extend it, and if you try to extend it up and forward, it gets in the way of the up-sliding CD door described in 2). Reception was really lousy so I couldn't use it.4) It has a clock on the display, but the display is set at least 1" back behind a clear plastic window, and when the unit is not on, the display is de-powered and you cannot see anything. You cannot see the clock when it is off.5) It has radio presets, but you can only access them sequentially by scrolling forward and backward; this is like almost all boom-boxes and bookshelf units today. The problem is that if you don't set exactly all 12, you still have to scroll through the un-set ones.Don't expect a bargain - it is exactly worth what it is priced.
Both of my children have MacBooks for school and have been told that AppleCare is void once there are any dents or other indications that the MacBook may have been dropped. My daughter brought her MacBook in for a drive problem and was told she would have to leave it there for several days so she decided to wait. Then, when she brought it back for the repair she was told it was not covered because it looked like the computer had been dropped. The service is fine for software problems, but the chance that a college student's laptop will be in pristine condition after a year is pretty low, so next time I'll save my money.
Item was defective and did not work. Company did not have a replacement, but will probably refund money. Return shipping was free and I am awaiting refund.
I purchased this Sony vaio VGN-FE670G from Office Depot about 1 month ago. I was surprised that from day 1, the DVD / Cd player does not work, it makes spinning sound but nothing comes out of it. After lots of back and forth with Sony technical support, they send out a technician to my office and after a few hours, told me that the driver is missing! They do not know the reason. But since the DVD / CD drive does not have a driver, they cannot install it becuase to install it YOU NEED A WORKING DVD / CD DRIVE!!! They have also downloaded via internet the driver and tried to install it and still does not work. Therefore, they are sending me a set of "reformat" disks and I should reformt my computer so back up all my stuff and wait for the disks.I should be getting the disks early next week and may have to reformat my HD. I am unsure if this will work even after that, we shall see.Question that comes to my mind is whether this is a hassle I need for a new laptop which I have spent lots of money?? REFORMAT takes a lot of my time, and lots of hassle. Who is gonna pay for that???Also I do not understand why Sony puts the model name on the lower right horner of the screen in almost "invisable" ink so it is impossible to read.Also I think the case / surface of this Vaio , like many others, will scratch easily. They should better change the surface to make it more scratch resistent.I was disappointed with my experience with Sony Vaio. Perhaps better to consider another supplier!!!
I bought these to use with my cordless phone and I'm disappointed by their performance. I can usually hear the other person fine but I am constantly being told that they can't hear me. When I take the headset off and use the same phone however, they can hear me just fine. I wouldn't buy these again.
I needed a dual alarm feature, and this was the only clock-radio left in Target that said &quot;Dual Alarm&quot; on the box. Now that I have it, I see why this was the only model left.What the box doesn't say is that one alarm setting is for the radio and the other is for the buzzer. Frankly the &quot;user manual&quot; doesn't explain this either. I didn't know that the buzzer and radio each had a separate alarm time setting until I read one of the other reviews here. The user manual could have been written much better.The physical design is poor. How many buttons does it take to implement these features: Radio on/off, setting the clock, setting alarm 1, setting alarm 2, and snooze? This alarm clock uses two 4-position slide switches and seven separate buttons. User-friendly this ain't. The goal of a good manual is to eliminate the need for product support. The goal of good product design is to eliminate the need for manuals. This product fails on both counts.
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 product is ok but too bad i got it from this seller, When i bought it i was so exited and after a couple of days i got it in the mail but turns out the the last to the right knob was bent and for some reason i wanted to think that was the way it was supposed to be so i just put it away until I came up with the money to do the installation and the guy that did it said thats not supposed to look like that but i wanted to see how it was going to work so i just told him to go ahead and install it the way it is, it works fine but every time I adjust my eq it makes me mad to think that I paid for something new and it wasn't in good condition :(....
I used this for a couple of weeks. There is one major flaw in this remote. You can only setup the remote if you have a internet connection. As I write this their network seems to be down. That means I can not setup the remote at this time. What if logitech goes out of business or just decides to stop supporting this remote? Then the remote becomes useless because I won't be able to set anything new up.I actually like everything else about the remote but this one thing is enough to make want to find a different remote.
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
wow...i really liked this player...then i opened the box. the software is horrible, headphone jack stopped working after 30 days. i returned and got an ipod. way better. the sound is good coming out of the zen xtra, but it doesnt work for very long.
I bought this because it has the USB and parallel port compatibility. Even though the reviews slammed the set up process, I figured that I have some networking and printer experience, how hard could it be to set up. So 2.5 hours of trying, and then waiting until morning for the tech support to open, I found out my printer is incompatible. Surprise Hawkings doesn't have a list of printers that do or don't work with the server!As it turns out it doesn't work with any multi function printers, most inkjets and anything else that is slightly popular.I just bought a D-link mini parallel server and it took more time to climb under my desk and plug it in than it did to set it up.Now I have to pay to ship it back to Amazon.
Pros: It says how long to drive before another turn after making a turn. For example: "Turn left at street and drive 5 miles".Cons: Very bulky. The suction mount failed after a month. Bad accuracy. The Garmin C340 can never differentiate between the right lane of a highway and service road. Even after driving few miles after merging in highway, the Garmin says to enter highway as it thinks I'm still on the service road.When traveling to Oklahoma, some of the maps were messed up. It said exit 21 for exit 691. I don't know how the exit numbers are completely off for some state highways.Other Thoughts: Compared against Pharos 150 which is a lot better than this.
When the unit is turned off, there is a lot of noise comingfrom the speakers, as long as it is plugged in the wall. Hadto disconnect the system from the electric plug at night time- otherwise I could not fall asleep ;)Then, I tried to connect my guitar effects to the RCA inputjacks. However, I could barely hear any sound coming throughthe speackers, even if I turn it all the way up. I'veused the same setup to connect my guitar effects to my stereo,and no problem there, so I know it's this unit.Wanted to return this [...] the next day, but could not findmy receipt. Shucks. Now I've taked the unit to the office,assuming the noise would be less annoying because of our officeair vents. Nope. Noise is so bad, I have to unplug the systemif I don't want to listen to music.For $50, I'm sure this is a very very bad buy. For $50,any other alternative is most likely a better buy that this.Beware.And if you choose to go against this advaice, make sure youknow where you keep your receipt.
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.
I NEVER received this product I purchased. Now, I am going through the pain of trying to get my gift certificates reimbursed and the extra money BACK into my account. I tried contacting the seller MANY times with no response. Amazon was great and very understandable, but SAL ADAMS, INC. is a joke.
Apple's solution came in the form of the iPod nano, a mini-mini-version of their current iPod color line. That's right, it's more miniature than the iPod mini, and the display is color! It's clear that these two superior elements are the reasons why Apple decided to do away with the original iPod mini line; however many consumers are upset that the iPod nano's storage capacity is smaller than what the iPod mini used to be. At 2GB and 4GB, though, the capacities are higher than the current iPod shuffle line and the pricing falls right in line in between shuffles and regular color iPods.I made mistake buying to small iPod Nano 4GB, I wish it was bigger like 30GB.
Please do not be fooled by the high dollar look of this unit! All Cobra detectors are full of software glitches. I started with the older 9550 model and it had so many glitches in it that Cobra kindly upgraded me to the 9870. But guess what. This &quot;new and improved&quot; unit is based off of the same old junk. It uses much of the same software and has many of the same problems. Some problems include loss of &quot;stay set memory&quot;, changes in brightness level without command, inoperative &quot;smart power&quot;. As far as detection goes, this unit is very lacking. Many times I can see the cop, using constant radar, before this unit does. It constantly falses Ka and VG-2/Spectere/POP (if selected on). The only good thing about this unit is that it is plenty loud. If you dare purchase a cobra, I am sure you will be very dissastisfied and will want to return it. Cobra customer service will be glad to swap you out with a new one with the same poblems. Buyer beware!!
The bottom assembly of this product is entirely metal, but the top (the part you put your feet on) is plastic. After about a year, the plastic split down the middle from the pressure of having my feet on it all day. I reinforced the thing (with metal struts and screws), but it's rather sad I had to go that far.
I notice that it takes a long time to heat up. Now, it doesn't work at all! I hate the clip. Do not buy this product....
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 guess I just don't understand why this player is rated so high. I bought it for my wife to use for jogging... it's our 3rd mp3 player and somewhat of a disappointment. The armband is very skinny, which causes a lot of bounce. The bounce causes loud static when listening to the radio. The radio barely pulls in the strongest stations in the area. MP3's have noticable 'popping' noises during playback that do not occur on other players.The controls are layed out for a left-handed person and are completely unintuitive (one button is labled 'A-B' for repeating a subsection of a song during playback from a marked 'a' to a marked 'b', but it's primary use is to switch between FM/Voice/MP3 modes... who knew?). I designed interfaces for a living, and had to read a sub-bullet of the manual to find out how to switch to FM mode. The design has a bulge in the back for the AA battery (this could have been a plus if it had been on the other side b/c it would allow you to rest it on a desk w/ the interface right-side up for viewing). Navigation is a pain (Especially with it on your arm). Controls have to be held for certain amounts of time to activate functions.About the only thing that is better than the other players we own is that it requires no software to transfer the mp3's.
This would have to be the worst piece of equipment I have ever bought. I installed it as per directions, and it seemed to go fine, but the performance of the link was very poor, it is sitting not far from a PC with a DLINK card in it and that PC is getting Very Good to excellent connectivity, same can't be said for the netgear card, it is perpetually sitting down at poor or no connection.I then found that my PC would lose connectivity after 10 minutes (or less) and then the task bar would freeze, I couldn't even bring up task manager to close the PC down.I then uninstalled the software, downloaded the latest drivers, re-installed the card, and tried to use the Win XP controller, but the issues were exactly the same.This is just once piece of hardware that doesn't like to work, a waste of money and time. I would like to see NETGEAR actually fix the issues that so obviously plague this card.If so many other manufacturers can get it right why can't NETGEAR, I think their engineers and programmers need a swift kick up the backside.Until Netgear fix the issue with this card it is the last piece of NETGEAR equipment I will buy. I have had Netgear switches and hubs that worked fine, but obviously Netgear just ins't ready for the magic that is wireless.My recommendation... buy DLINK instead.
Don't be mislead, this is a theft case. The case comes empty without any memory at all. No body makes a 4 GB miniSD so don,t get be fooled by it.
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.
Purchased back in May 2005. Worked great for a few trips, even went overseas with it, then put it away for a few months. Going on another trip, took the player out, and when I insert a disc, it just spins and spins and spins, displaying "Loading disc" on the display. It never gets past this step.I would definitely recommend anyone looking at this product to stay away.
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!!!
I'm really divided with these headphones. It's vexing. On the one hand, the sound quality is phenomenal and probably sounds the best out of any headphones that I own. Problem is, I can't stand having them on for more than about 15 minutes, because they're so uncomfortable.Now to be fair, it's rare that any headphones really fit me well. I can't stand earbuds, and my face is shaped in a way that I've had trouble getting most headphones to fit comfortably, especially for long periods of use. I've had moderate success with some of the ear clip types though, and the occasional pair of headband or neckband type will fit me well, but usually there will be some minor awkwardness that I have to work around.However, these do not fit well at all. There is far too much pressure on my ears no matter what I try, and to be honest these are likely the most uncomfortable pair of headphones I own. You'd think with this level of quality in the sound department, they'd have taken a bit better into consideration the comfort factor.They're essentially worthless for me since I cannot wear them for even short durations without pain from the pressure of them squashing against my ears/temples/etc. It's too bad really, because they do sound great. I guess it's back to ear clip style headphones for me. If you're like me and tend to have a hard time finding headphones that will fit you well, you may want to reconsider before wasting your money picking these ones up.
This camera is awful. My father got this camera for my daughter for Christmas on my reccomendation. I read the bad reviews and thought that it couldn't be that bad.....well, it is. The view finder is so dark (even after trying all 3 adjustments) that you can't even make out what you're looking at. That is what kids really want: to see what they are taking a picture of. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA! I just returned mine and bought the vtech pink camera (just found pink for the first time at toys-r-us for the first time, thought it was only orange). My nephew has the orange vtech and you can see through the viewer and it is expandable, can take video, play games, and won't break if dropped. Go get the Vtech instead!
These headphones work well but the noise canceling switch is bulky and pulls at the earphones. It is not far enough away from the earbuds to put in a pocket.
I ordered this wireless thermometer for my smoker. I was very impressed and happy with it, except the very confusing directions. I am very simplistic and want my equipment to be the same. But it worked as it was supposed to for almost two whole months. Of course it stops working when I put the Thanksgiving turkey into the smoker, set the thermometer and the internal meat temp showed the temp of the smoker, or they both showed the same at 198 degrees. I put my old oven thermometer back in the smoker and it showed at 200 degrees. I knew I had just taken the turkey out of the brine from the refrigerator and it was very near 38 degrees. I reset everything, removed batteries etc but it would not show the meat temp. I was beyond the return period so I am out the 32 bucks. Amazon says I can return it to KY, pay return shipping for a partial credit. Just beware that this may not work an entire season of smoking and BBQ's. I would have expected a year out of it, especially when I don't smoke or BBQ every day. I probably got 6 uses out of it. Very pathetic.
I bought 10 days agoand just this morning I presented my computer was shut down from time to time and now only turns on with the charger plugged in,I know how to proceed for the return of money or change of this battery ...
this printer doesn't run at all with xp, and just causes problem after problem. the tech support is worthless and you have to go searching to even find a phone number to call. stay away from this machine even though it seems like a good deal.
I've owned this machine for about 4 months now, and it's my first computer purchase. I needed a computer for school and didn't have a whole lot to spend, and given a choice between HP, Compaq, e-Machines, and Sony for under $1000, I went with HP after inquiring a number of people about their experiences. Now I knew I wasn't buying a top of the line computer, but $1K isnt exactly pocket change either.PROS: The price is decent, it comes pre-loaded with Windows XP, a 16X CD/RW drive, and a (useless, but nice to have )DVD-ROM. It has a good enough USB ports to hook up your scanner, digital camera, joystick, and printer. It's easy to hook up, and easy to use. I really had no prior experience with computers before and found myself installing hardware, software, and running programs in no time. This thing is great for playing games, but if thats your bag, just buy an xbox or somthing.CONS: There's a few. First, is HP customer service. They dont have a toll free number, and the quality of service you get depends on the luck of the draw...will you get the disintersted, rude but knowledgable tech, the nice but clueless tech, or will you get that rare person with a balance of both? In comparison to the excellent service from Apple and Dell (whom I did deal with before for other people), HP's service is plain awful. And to boot, you have to pay for long distance charges. They dont have an 800 number.The "Instant Support" option on the PC is anything but instant. I have seen other complaints about this as well. I have waited up to a half an hour to receive an acknowledgement of my questions.The 40 GB hard drive stat is misleading. What they dont tell you is that HP opted to put their system recovery on the Hard drive, instead of on CD's. So in effect, the factory software is installed twice on your machine. The recovery partition takes up 8GB, and then 8 more GB is used on the user partition. So you only have about 24 GB of usable hard drive space out of the box. Im a bit ticked off about that. I am going to pursue this issue with HP and demand a CD recovery be sent to me. If the whole hard drive crashes after the warranty is up, what would I do to restore? Pay for a new hard drive perhaps?There really is no spectacular software installed either. I dont know what is taking up 8 GB on this thing, but there's nothing useful that came with this machine that I use regularly.This thing is a bit glitchy. I have kept my PC up to date with all the latest patches, etc, but programs will occasionally just shut down and dump all the data for no reason. If you own this computer, make sure you SAVE SAVE SAVE...at least once every couple minute. I lost 2 nearly full-length speeches and college papers so far. The CD burner fails an average one of 5 times, and has turned a large number of my blank CD-R's into drink coasters. Despite HP's recommendation to use only 74 minute discs, it still does it.Lastly, DO NOT install McAfee VirusScan on this machine. It made everything go haywire and wont uninstall. Use Norton or something else instead. Trust me.For the basic things I need, I'll live with it. If you're looking for a realiable PC to do serious work on 24-7, I would steer clear. I do not trust this thing as far as I can throw it. I save everything onto CD-RW's so in case the thing crashes (and Im sure it will one day soon). But if I had to do it again, I would have taken the money I paid for this HP and put it as a downpayment on a Dell.For your first PC to learn on, surf the net, or play games, I'd say its a good cheap buy. But now that I know a little more about these things, I wish I would have bought something else a bit more reliable.
I know it sounds great, folding, noise canceling,and everything, yet it doesn't do a good job of any of the things it boasts about.Couple of things why you shouldn't buy this.1. The Noise canceling doesn't work very well. One of the worst I've seen. It's not very well made because the noise canceling is suppose to only send out a certain amount of radio waves to block the ones coming in, and yet they made the noise canceling too loud and you can here the radio waves all too loudly.2. Very cheap material, it looks good in the picture, but the actual product doesn't look all that good.3. The ear part is the weirdest size. It doesn't go over the year and it just kind of squeezes your ears to stay on. It doesn't cover your ears very well.4. The head band is not round, it's square because of the folding option. You look goofy when you wear it, only wear it inside the house.5. You can't wear it for a very long time. It's not comfortable.Please do not buy this. For your own good. You'll regret it if you buy this.
Do not buy this product! I tryed using it on between 2 tv's no less then 30' apart from each other and one wall to pass through and I can't stop the fuzz and popping. I would compair it to antiquated "rabbit ears". The signal is average when you are touching the antenna and standing on one leg, but the moment you walk away it goes fuzzy and makes loud popping sounds. Not to mention that 800ghz is the same band as most wireless home phones. And anytime a microwave is turned on good luck getting a signal.Do not waste your money in this product.Seller was great, no problems there.
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 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.
I migh have a defective printer but this is what I encountered. I want 2 computers to share this printer. I connected one PC via the Ethernet port, everything printed good. I than connected second PC on the USB port, everthing worked great. But the first PC can no longer print to the printer on the Ethernet port. The printer didn't even appear on the DHCP list. It just seem using the USB port would disable the Ethernet port forgood. Emailed to HP about this, no reply yet. Has anyone else had this problem?
This worked great for the money until it broke a few months later. You pay for what you get.
I made the unfortunate mistake of buying two of these printers. Each lasted about year, just long enough to be out of warranty. Then, one failed (with the paper light constantly on) after we replaced the toner cartridge. After following all the possible solutions from Brother for that problem, we bought a new drum unit, the part that holds the toner cartridge. That cost $85 and didn't fix the problem. Then the second printer failed in the same way. I've had other laser printers (HP and NEC) that lasted for years and years. I'll never buy another Brother.
I can't believe this brand new product doesn't work with Vista. I was upset I can only use it with my XP at home. Looks cool but it only works with old OS. I think that is super lame.
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
If you read the manual, it will tell you that the main product limitation comes from having to share one USB 1.1 port with many different devices-- your mouse and keyboard interactions will be guaranteed to hiccup every 3 seconds. I thought it was a great idea until I tried it out myself.
Upgrade is all hype. I upgraded from my 5 year old Linksys WRT54 G router, since the wireless didn't reach the upstairs back two bedrooms. I bought the router and upgraded the laptop with a dual bank N card. All I needed was 8 feet additional distance, but discovered this router didn't help at all. Back to the store and back to my old reliable 5 year old router
This item was WONDERFUL for the first 2 days but then stopped working. It wouldn't "boot up" anymore.I gave it 2 stars because this company was very easy to work with. They sent UPS to pick it up and I had a full refund within a few days. I didn't do an exchange for fear of the same thing happening again. I will go through Apple when I replace it.
I recently bought this projector (not through Amazon) and ended up having to return it. It has a persistent burning odor. I thought it would go away after an hour or two, but three days later and many hours, it was just as bad. It was so bad that my wife opened up the windows in our house and it was in the 20s outside.I liked everything else about the projector. It was light and fairly small. The fan was quite and the picture was bright. If it didn't smell so bad, I would have kept it.
it's too small for a 17" laptop, because can't fit the power adapter, or other staf, like mouse, etc.
Overall the AT&T; 1738 answering machine has good functional qualities. However, the prompt voice is a little insulting in that it talks to you like you have never touched a piece of electronics in your life and will never understand the technology.As for the voice quality, I was going to replace my 15+ year old Code-A-Phone tape-based machine with my new AT&T; machine until I heard the announce voice quality from the new device. It sounded as if you were trying to talk through a pillow! Needless to say, my old Code-A-Phone machine will be seeing a lot more service until I can find a solid-state machine with voice quality worthy of my use.For some reason, the transition from the earlier Lucent machines (I also have a Lucent A560 with excellent voice quality) to the more recent AT&T; machines has caused a degadation in the voice quality. It probably has something to do with profits.
BEWARE!!! This model, the PT-50LC14 and the previous model both use the same lcd lamps. They are faulty and cost $300 a piece. Do a search online for Panasonic LCD Lamps - there are literally thousands of people who have experience multiple lamp failures in the first year alone.Panasonic claims the expected lamp life on their LCD televisions is 10,000 hours. I've had my television for 3 months, so maybe 300 hours of viewing time - the lamp just BLEW. I thought I maybe I just had a bad lamp, but upon doing some research, this is a rampant problem. The first thing the Customer Service person did is have me look at the lamp, before troubleshooting anything else.I do not recommend you purchase this TV unless you can afford to buy at least one $300 lamp every year.
This item consists of a neutral density filter and a clear filter. I sent it back un opened. I thought it was a polaroid filter which, for the same price you get from Sony. Firstly there are few times a ND filter would be necessary even on a beach as most camcorders have 1/2000 second shutter speeds and the other filter just protects the camera lens from dirt but puts more glass in the system. Better off to buy a off brand Polaroid filter which gives really good control of glare.
I will either send it back or have to buy another one because the transformer hums whenever I plug it in the wall. Since I need my computer to work, I've been dealing with the concern that the product may not last too long.
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.
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.
This is a nice player that unfortunately does not show much care for the customers.I bought it because it has a usb plug for wifi connection to my router. What a nasty surprise I got when I found out that it will not accept any of my wireless wifi usb sticks. Samsung forces you to buy their proprietary usb stick.It will cost you another $70 dls. or 60% of the player's price.WHAT A RIP OFFI can not recommend Samsung products for this reason. I will buy them when they show a little more care for their customers and less greediness.
These keyboards are not meant to be replaced by the end user. Apple, in their proprietary technology-loving wonderfullness, has made what should be a very easy in-and-out replace into a freaking nightmare with their goofy one-time-use snaps that hold everything in place. You'll never really be able to get your keyboard snap flushly into place the way the original did. You basically have to destroy large swaths of connectors to get the old keyboard out and the new one in. It's a breeze to get it to work, though, once you've got the machine reassembled and the top c-clamped down )as you'll never again have a regularly-functioning keyboard top that will hold itself in place).Avoid. Spend the extra cash and just buy the whole keyboard top/trackpad assembly. And then never buy another computer you didn't build yourself.
Don't look at the picture if you aren't sure how is 18 gauge wire looks like!!! The wire is cheap, very difficult to stripe without cutting tiny wires that it consist of. Quality of sound is very weak even for speakers. Don't buy it for Subs!!!I got 440' of wire for the birds. I spent about two days of my time to run the wires and mount the AMP. I have to buy another wire and do it again!!!
I learned, only after I received this from the seller that it does not fit all phones and I would have to buy an additional adapter to make it work. There wan ZERO disclosure and talk about bait and switch. If I had known this, I would NOT have purchased it. Then they charged me a restocking fee and it cost me about $35.00. I will never buy from this company again .. buyer beware.
Heads-up . . .I recently ordered this camera only to find out that it is just an enclosure. Misleading title, price, picture, item number.
Incompatible with ... everything we had. Could not get it to work on Mac or PC. (And I'm reasonably tech savvy) It took hours to get an answer on the phone from tech support, who promised to email the patch we need to make it work. No email. No follow up at all. Never answered the phone again. Beware - if you do this, you are on your own. It does record images that you can play back directly onto TV. Sound is very poor.
When it first hit the market, this was one of the best DVD players out there. It had all the options, a great remote, and incredible picture quality. Now, however, it is out of date - &quot;high tech&quot; DVDs like _Planet of the Apes_ will make this player go nuts, and sometimes just jam completely. So, while this may be an OK starter DVD, there are cheaper models that are more compatible with the current crop of DVDs. They may not have as many options, but they won't break down when watching &quot;The next big release,&quot; either.
The system starting showing problems in the first 30 days. It would lock up and require power cycling to fix. Then it started displaying error codes. Called customer support (waited 30 minutes on first call before giving up, took 25 minutes on second call to get through). Was told to upgrade the firmware. Installation process failed and bricked the unit. Called CS again (another 30 minutes to get through) and was given an RMA number and told I would get an email with instructions. Several days later, no email. Sent email to CS and got a reply that I would get the authorization email shortly. Two days later, no authorization email. Sent another email and finally got the shipping instructions, etc. Not sure I'm even going to bother trying to install the new unit... if it ever gets here. Would *not* recommend Buffalo products.
I wanted Palm to succeed so badly. I had a Palm back in 1996 way before anybody I know had one. I loved it. I thought they were the answer to my prayers compact, portable and reliable and with instant back-up at the push of the button. So I decided to upgrade my Palm, but these Tungstens are very different.I could list many things but let's begin with the graffiti on these Tungstens; it's all different from the old Palms more difficult to master. I just gave up and started typing in the information which is infinitely slower with the stylus. The stupid machine is crash prone and I am always rebooting it. The design is also bulkier and heavier than the old Palms. It doesn't fit into my shirt pocket like my old Palm.I am very disappointed and I am now looking to buy a windows based handheld like the Compaq.
Now, I have no problems with any discs or how it plays.. when it works. We bought our player in February from Circuit City since it was the only one that works with coax cable, and it worked fine for a month. We had a storm, and it was unplugged before the storm since it was on the same surge protector as my computer. When we plugged the player back in, the cable went out. We tracked it down to the RF adapter, and replaced it. It worked fine for 9 days, when the exact same thing happened. We did the same, waited a week, and it went out again. This time when we replaced the RF adapter, it didn't work. We sent the player in this time, and they exchanged the unit. Another week goes by, and then the unit wouldn't even turn on. We plugged it into other outlets, and it would click when we plugged it in, but wouldn't turn on. We took it back in, went back the next week, and they tried to give us a messed up unit (faceplate lose, unit wobbles, drawer part way out). We told them to try again, but we wouldn't be back for 3 weeks (marriage, honeymoon). Came back a few days ago, they gave us the same unit with the drawer back in, and said to go down to the service center to get the faceplate repaired. Circuit City said they'd shore up the faceplate, but they aren't authorized to do repairs, they have to ship it to RCA's factory in Mexico to repair it (which is fishy, since we get the units back in 1 week). We call RCA to complain, they said that Circuit City does the repairs. My advice is, do not buy any RCA players from Circuit City. My faith in both companies is gone.
I should have known when I paid under $100 for a 3mp camera, but it had good reviews and sounded like a good deal. Well, this camera has been nothing but disappointing and just plain useless since I recieved it.MAJOR ISSUES:1. Pressing the 'shoot' button takes up to 2 seconds for the camera to respond.2. When the camera DOES respond it arbitraily decides when to flash, sometimes in total darkness it doesn't flash even when on auto.3. Camera frequently doesn't focus on the item in the crosshairs.4. Camera delay makes taking pictures of children almost impossible. Even landscape moves too fast for this camera!!5. Out of the over 200 pictures I and 3 of my family and friends have tried to take with this device only 10 images of even decent quality have been produced.6. The webcamera feature is useless unless you are in a floodlit environment.7. Turning up the exposure to compensate for the lack of low level light photography, comes up with totally washed out GLOWING images...anyhow, this is the worst piece of tech I have ever bought. I'm 33 and a computer developer and tech-o-holic and this thing is aweful... stay away... far far away.
I was planning to use the 50' hdmi cable to connect, directly, my laptop (Acer with HDMI output) to a HDTV(Samsung). I have to return it because maybe I might have received a defective one.Essentially, the issue is that the adapter of the hdmi cable seems to have "bad contact". With hdmi, you plug it in and it is supposed to work. However, with this 50' cable, it will lose signal or show funky color(dark scenes/portion) unless I bend the adapter a little or adjust the angle of the adapter attached to the laptop a little. I don't know if this issue is related to the length of the cable or not, but if I held on or keep bending the adapater, it seemed to work fine(for the couple minutes that I tried). I tried connecting the laptop with a short hdmi cable and I didn't have this issue, so I know it's not the TV or the laptop's adapter...Overall, I'd say that if the cable works, it would have been a good deal...but for me, I had to return it because it's defective. Bummer.
I admit I purchased it to measure grill temperature and not smoker. Unfortunately, that means I cooked the probe, even though I didn't go over the specified tempertature. Maybe the end touched the grate or something. Anyway, some red stuff oozed out the back and it doesn't work any more. At least I still have the food probe; and I got to get a good idea of how temperature relates to the gas settings bvefore it died.
I'm an x-Palm user, had three versions of Palm by choice, all worked wonderfully, never had a problem, support was great! Bought a Compaq iPAQ 3650, wanted to try the &quot;latest&quot; PocketPc. Might be this year's worse mistake. Within one month, I've experienced hardware and software failures and an apparent lack of concern by Microsoft AND Compaq.Recent inquiry re: software failures including inaccurate info reflected on &quot;Today&quot; screen (future dates data presented as currenct schedule) and other software failures resulted in the following comment from Compaq: &quot;...back up all of the data on the unit (because this will erase everything) and turn the unit off, using the switch on the bottom, and then back on. That may fix some of the problems you are having.&quot; No further suggestions or offers of assistance were offered.I can't wait for Palm to release an updated version. It will provide me with an excuse to convert back to Palm.
I can't tell you how frustrated I am with this Yachtsman watch. I sail over 10,000 miles per year on average and really need to have a watch with the features that this Yachtsman provides. However, I cannot afford to keep replacing watches and bands.I have owned THREE Yachtsman's. One of these was a warranty replacement. I have four sailing friends who also bought Yachtsman because I owned one. Would you believe that all of us have had problems with this crappy watch?My third watch is now dead due to water leakage. Prior to that I have had the following problems with Yachtsman watches:* Multiple wrist band failures* Sticky buttons* LCD backlight out* Display turned black in sun light* Resetting by itself* Foggy display* Poor customer serviceI have purchased two Sunntos and I PROMISE YOU there will not be a third.
This product doesn't work. The manufacturer doesn't say that explicitly that it won't work with normal keyboards. Total loss of money.
Do not buy from this seller. The product was poorly packaged. The printer jammed on almost all copies. The drum needed to be replaced. I emailed the seller and she did not respond at ll. I had to pay postage of over $36.00 to return the item. This was a complete disaster, costing me time and money and I ended up with nothing.
Worked great 1st few days. After that, the wireless signal would drop out and not even broadcast the ssid. had to re-boot router. Happened 3 days in a row. Returning for refund. Seems like these routers are a hit or miss if you get a good one or not.
I have had this printer for a couple of weeks now. The prints are of great quality, but the blasted thing does not power off (unless of course you unplug it). Kodak support is giving me the runaround, as one support person states that it is a defect and another states that it is a "feature" to remain on and that a power switch was not included in order to save on cost. They have also indicated that there will be no firmware update to resolve the issue. The camera dock that shipped with my camera does not have this problem. Has anyone else encountered this "feature"? Poor design and customer support!
Needed large clock for my classroom, but it never picked up the signal indoors where every other atomic clock I have bought does work so I returned it to Amazon.
Sound is not too bad although a little nasal in the high end and the bass is way to boomy and mushy. I finally stuffed the sub-woofer baffle with a piece of Styrofoam and put duct tape over the baffle opening, essentially making it an air-suspension speaker, and then it treated bass more like it ought.My main complaints, though, are:1. Has a crappy connector to the sub-woofer which if bumped in the least cause the whole unit to stop working. Then one must fiddle until it starts working again.2. They used a low quality potentiometer for the volume control which seems to oxidize. Every now and again I need to get the contact cleaner out and spray the thing in through the opening in where the volume knob comes out . If the unit opened, I would replace it.
This hurt reception of OTA HD channels from my roof mounted antennta. Very disappointing.
Works great. But I hate it. The transmitter's power switch is inside the battery door, under the pop-off clip/stand device and super inconvenient. IF you enjoy horrible design, this unit is for you. I use it for smoking and grilling, and it is pretty easy to use. WAAAAY easier to use than to turn on and off. Imagine if you had a remote for your tv that had to be opened every time you wanted to turn on the tv - AND it had a belt clip in the way. That's this device. Paid under $40 with shipping, and wish I'd have bought it locally so I could have taken it back for a refund much more easily.[...] shows a pic of the transmitter unit with the back open. The latch is a 1/4 turn plastic screw that falls out of the cover and turns with a coin (or the edge of the wire clip) Lose that screw, you're screwed. Bad news is you handle it 2x every time you cook with this unit. AVOID this device.
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.
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.
When I clicked BUY on this product, they had a picture of the OLD style Micro Innovations headset.The older style had superior sound, as opposed to this model. The old style had cut outs on the sides, whereas this does not. The older ones were a looser fit, these are very tight.Seriously, the newer all-black generation of the MI headphones have much less crisp highs, the bass is not as good (but not terrible), they sound muddled overall. Guess maybe I made a mistake in hoping I'd get the previous generation by the picture (which has changed since I purchased them).
is case is made with good fabric,it's good quality, but unfortunately, it's too small to fit into any CD walkman.
where to start? the player is very 'user-unfriendly' for a person with normal sized fingers, and it spends a fair amount of time being 'frozen'. when i first loaded it with approx. 1100 tracks from my cd collection, it promptly locked up and would not function AT ALL, so i couldn't even get my music backed up to my computer!after e-mailing for customer support (!) i had to reformat, thus LOSING all my music...and don't get me started about the customer support! e-mail? really? AT LEAST a 24 hour wait for help? when at last i finally got all the bugs worked out (a period of weeks, alas, i have a real job and cannot spend hours daily dealing with electronic quirks) i listened to the player for about 3 days before it again froze up. cannot get it to work AT ALL despite a multitude of e-mails to C.S. and i have decided that i'm OVER IT and since the return for a full refund time has expired, i plan to take it out in the desert and use it for target practice.in short BUYER BEWARE!!!
After doing a lot of research on a wireless keyboard and mouse I ordered this one. It arrived and never worked.
I had this router (the DIR_655 )and liked it fine for more than a year. Upgraded to firmware 1.3X which cannot be downgraded. The router then kept connections open that were expired. Over a couple of days, those open expired sessions bogged the router down to an unusable state. Couldn't even log into the router over http.I did a song and dance with online support several times but they were ineffectual at solving the problem -- no solution after 3 months of replys from me. They even got snarky and asked me to give them the reason that I upgraded the firmware -- as if it were my fault for upgrading.I went to other online sources of info and discovered that the firmware issue is rampant with a large chunk of their routers. My final solution, no thanks to D-Link, was to flash my router with the Russian version of the firmware and then downgrade to the version of North American firmware that worked for me -- 1.21 .I will never trust a product from DLink again. They've lost any brand loyalty from me that they had built up.
Short version: I just spent roughly $500 for an elegantly designed high-tech paperweight. Further it can provide hours of entertainment on the support lines of both Tomtom and HP.The unit itself is pretty good as long as you never leave the country. However, I need it for both US and Europe. What the advertising copy doesn't tell you is that this IPAQ "Travel Companion" does NOT run the standard Tomtom Navigator 6 software, and the HP version it runs does not address the storage card, so although you can "install" maps to the card, the software never finds it.This is a known issue to both Tomtom and HP, unfortunately they are geared to closing the issue, not in solving your problems. As far as Tomtom is concerned it's an HP issue, good-bye. And HP says that it's a Tomtom problem, and their pricy advice: go to Tomtom and buy the retail version of Navigator 6, good-bye again.And since I don't have the packaging anymore I can't send it back to Amazon. It does however keep the papers from blowing about my desk.
The transformer "blew up" when it was plugged in for the very first time in Prague (Czech Republic. It is very heavy (8 lb) and takes a lot of weight from your luggage, especially if it is proven useless.
I've always had iAUDIO/COWON players in the past but was pulled in to the ipod because everyone else had one. Boy what a mistake I made when I bought this ipod.Anyone thinking about buying an ipod because everyone else has one please do not do it.First off you NEED itunes on your pc and you need the program just to load the songs on it. Where is my iAUDIO/COWON players you don't need any program or software at all installed on your pc. You can just drag and drop straight into your player and it will play any format you put in it where ipod will not.And say you have a couple different mp3 players well you can't just put songs from your ipod and put them on a non ipod player they will not work. Where is with my iAUDIO/COWON you can put them on anything you want.Another thing the sound quality of the ipod is no where near as good as the iAUDIO/COWON players, this even bothered me more than the other stuff.In the end I sold this ipod to my nephew...he was happy to buy it at a very reduced price. He said everyone in school has an ipod and if you had something other than an ipod you just weren't as cool.From now on my motto is "Why buy something everyone else has, why not buy something better".
These Philips SHN2500 Noise Canceling ear buds just don't compete with the noise-canceling headphones. In a side-by-side review ear buds and headphones, I reviewed the following:1. Philips SHN2500 Noise Canceling ear buds2. Philips SHN9500 Active Noise Canceling Headphones3. Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating ear budsBest Overall Sound Quality - Philips SHN9500Best Overall Music Quality - Philips SHN2500 (barely) - just a little clearer on all levels, and because they are ear buds, really put the sound right in your ears.Best Overall Music Experience - Q:Electronics ear buds - because they are ear buds and put the sound right in your ears, they are nice and loud. Because I like music with a beat and with some bass, these are way better than either of the Philips models which seem to bring out the treble more than anything.Best Ear Buds Quality - Q:Electronics ear buds - these are metal where the Philips SHN2500 are plastic. The Q:Electronics ones just feel more substantial and seem like they'll hold up better over time.Best Noise-Canceling Quality - The Philips SHN9500 - These are WAY better than the ear buds. When you turn the ear buds on, you get a very noticeable sound that can be very annoying if you don't have any sound playing through them. When something playing through them you don't notice it as much, but obviously not as good as the headphones (understandable as they were three times the price of the Philips ear buds). For the low-decibel level sounds, gotta have noise-canceling: like on airplanes or other places with a lot of low-decibel level sounds--like AC fans, motors, and rumbles.Best Office/Public Noise Canceling/Noise Isolating Experience - I would have to say the Q:Electronics ones do better for the type of sounds in a regular public setting--like an office, family room, dorm room, etc. With the Noise Canceling headphones and ear buds, I can still hear talking pretty clearly, but with noise isolating, it cuts out much more of the talking level sounds. I wore them at the office and my boss got after me because he was trying to talk to me and I couldn't hear him with the ear buds in--so I can only wear one in at a time now.Best Sound Experience for the Money - Q:Electronics - At around $10, the Q:Electronics ear buds are a great value for the price. If I really need noise-canceling, then I'd have to go to one of the Philips--or even one of the Q:Electronics models, but for just music listening, I would get the Q:Electronics ear buds very time over the Philips SHN2500.Overall Review of the Philips SHN2500 Ear Buds:Pros:1. For noise-canceling, they do the job--not the best, but for the price, OK for noise canceling2. Ascetics - ok, but not the best (also not the worst) so I'd mark this just slightly above average.3. Put the sound right in your ears--louder than headphonesCons:1. Construction/material-wise these feel cheap. For the price and function, they feel cheaper than the Q:Electronics ones I have (which are noise isolating not noise canceling)2. Noise canceling background noise is very annoying, especially without any sound playing through them.3. Sound quality was ok, but not what I was looking for--just don't really bring out the bass much.4. These would have been much better (and I would have given another star) if they had in-line volume control. They have a huge box that controls the noise canceling feature, don't know why they couldn't have added a volume control on the box as well. Someone really missed the mark when they designed these.5. Being noise canceling, they should also include an adapter kit to use on airplanes, but these didn't come with anything. They are small and should be easier to travel with, but without adapters, could be a problem when traveling. Fortunately I have headphones, so I can either just bring my headphones or take the adapter from my headphones and use it with the ear buds.6. The jack is just a bit short. it is one that is L-shaped, not a straight jack, so plugging in to some types of devices--like some iPhones--could be a problem if they need to go in a little deeper.Honestly, I wouldn't recommend these. If you need Noise Canceling--pay a little more for headphones. If you need noise-isolating and a good sound experience, get the inexpensive, but high quality Q:Electronics ear buds--at the price, a much better deal than these.
I was all excited when my boss decided to get one of these to replace our typewriter labeling system. I remained excited until the first time I swtiched form one kind of label to another. After loading a diffrent label type I tried to print and nothing happened. Nothing happened the next 417 times I tried to print, either. Nothing happened after I tried all of the website's troubleshooting techniques. Then I called customer support. I put the phone on speaker and listed to hold music and promotional pitches for 1.5 hours before giving up. I hope they didn't throw away my typewriter...
I initially bought my archos and was very excited to use it but then I began to use it and things went down hill from there. They say you can excercise with this thing but that is total BS. Every single time I have run with my archos is conks out on me. They actually replaced my first unit and it still had the same issues. Tech support is useless and the co. doesn't stand behind their products. If you are thinking about getting one of these, think again and pay the extra money to get a product that works.
Bottom line, Save your money and stay away from this memory card.After buying a new Cannon digital camera, I started looking around for a reasonably priced SD or SDHC card. Sandisk and other recognizable brand names were selling for about $30 at brick and mortar stores. So I decided to check online and found some great deals on Amazon. It did cross my mind that the prices might be too good to be true.I should have listened to my inner voice. After receiving the Kingston 4 gb sdhc in the mail, I put it into my camera. The camera showed 3.9 GBs available. That's fine, I thought. So I took a couple of shots and was able to review them. Then I turned the camera off and that's when the trouble began. When I turned on the camera a few hours later, the camera displayed a memory card error. Removing the card and re-seating did not work. Wiping the connectors on the card did not work. Nothing I did fixed the problem, except going out and buying a new card.
I brought the keyboard, returned it 8 hours after it arrived. The fatal problem is the space bar, it is very HARD to press if you hit it on corner. It would be great keyboard if the spacebar problem fixed.WATCH OUT, TRY it before buy. Many users on Internet reported this problem too
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 bought this laptop thinking it would be great to write out of the house. I had always loved my VAIO PC, and since I plan on having a family soon, I was sold on the DVD and photo capabilities. The 680 has a DVD drive and a slot that accepts Memory Stick (Sony Cybershot Digital Camera) photo cards for the easiest photo uploads ever. I found I could save other files too on my Memory Stick, including Microsoft Excel files, and transfer them to my PC as the 680 comes *without* a floppy drive. The hard drive on my 680 did crash shortly after buying it, but close to the warranty expiring. It crashed under warranty but I waited to get help from Sony; you guessed it. Warranty expired, no repairs unless I was willing to fork out hundreds of dollars. The Geek Squad stated they could not fix it, even though it was that Best Buy that sold it to me. Luckily my brother owns a computer repair shop. I sent him the hard drive to see if the novel I was writing on it could be saved; it couldn't. He was however able to find a replacement hard drive on eBay. Since then, no problems. I would get the extended warranty or change compatible digital camera and laptop systems before I got another Sony or VAIO.
I bought one of these recently but was sadly disappointed. It is possible it is defective and I'll try returning it for a replacement. Here is what didn't work:Booting a system gave the old "no keyboard found press F1" oxymoronic error message. Plugging the keyboard directly into the USB port of the computer didn't not have this problem.The manual says to press 1+2 to "reset" the unit which I tried, but it seemed to go into auto-seek instead.The manual and website were no help, of course.If it turns out to be defective when I return it, I'll update the review (upward I hope!).
both the web site and the documentation with the device say it can be used with W95 OSR2 - I spent much time with much pain trying to make it do so. I have no additional devices on this machine and I don't appear to have any other devices running with known conflicts - no Zip, no CD-R, no other USB. Ugly system crashes. Returned it for the Viking Intelliflash - while that didn't work great with W95 either, at least the machine wasn't crashing. Ended up upgrading to 98 and kept the Viking - which now works fabulously. Maybe the Sandisk would have worked with 98 but I had already returned it and the Viking Support desk was great.
You get less than what you pay for with the HP 2600n. A couple of months ago the prinouts started to have ghost images. The printer now is only in service 14 months and I use it lightly. Unfortunately for me it is off warranty.Although some reviews say the 25600n has a lifetime fuser...don't believe it. I've cleaned it numerous times and changed toner cartridges to no avail. Also, HP's on-line tech support chat does not support the 2600n...so if you happen to be past warranty you need to pay $39 just to get to speak to tech support. Bottom line...the $129 for the "lifetime" fuser and the time to change it is not worth it for a $325 printer. Try something else.
The Advertisement for this product made no mention at all that this product has been not only discontinued, but also has no warranty and no technical support services.Regarding D-link (manufacturer), I think it is beyond unfair and boarderline criminal to dump products on the marketplace then revoke all support without warning and without any kind of expiration date on the product.Regarding the seller, its pretty disreputable to sell such a product without full disclosure of this vital information.
I bought this product and it is godawful. I may have gotten a faulty one because the sound is so awful. The range and sound separation is terrible and the volume is horrible. I tried to use it on a long plane trip and was very dissapointed.
One year old tv almost to the day....stops working...call service center...2 wks passes no phone call back. Now I call back...no record of phone call...and now we are told it is out of warranty..We paid close to $1800 for this a BJs wholesale club. It will cost over 850 dollars to fix it.The rep on the phone eluded to the fact that he receives a lot of phone calls about this plasma tv. He said I wont lie...there are issues surrounding this model. He suggested I argue the point with corporate office...He also advised me that any refund would take close to 3mths!!!Who the hell has time to make harassing the corporate office their part time job.Well cross this company off my list. Funai Electric Co., Ltd., of Japan, sells the following brand names of SYLVANIA, SYMPHONIC, FUNAI, and EMERSON.
The installation was fine but when I wanted to network to anothercomputer the router turns off everytime the base computer is off.So if I want to work on the second computer I first have to startup the main computer then make sure the routing number is up andworking(lots of times is not) then go to the second computer towork.
Stinger is a big POS chep made not like the old ones. my old one lasted 20 years. bought one last year worked for a week. took it back lowes they replaced it. for one lasted a month this are Pile of s***.
I bought this product for my desktop, which sits in a different room than my wireless router.Pros:1. easy to use. The software installation is quick and easy.2. real plug and playCons:1. little bit bulky. Can plug in USB port, but squeezy if neighboring port is used.2. week signal reception, and frequent network drop because of this. When I put my laptop side-by-side with the desktop, the signal reception of the laptop is excellent, while that of the adapter is very week.3. will not work on USB ports that are not directly wired to system. E.g. when plugged into USB ports on a keyboard, which is connected to desktop through USB, it complains not enough power.Even though the bulk design and USB port issue are overcome-able, I would recommend buying an adapter with better signal reception.
I hardly ever write reviews on stuff I buy. And apart from researching alternatives (I always shop carefully) I don't usually worry too much about the price of photography equipment. I am a hard working pro, my gear and my eyes make the money so I don't mind spending money on good equipment. However... I just unpacked my latest Amazon shipment and had a closer look at the Visible Dust 724. Now I know where my 100USD went. After the 3.50 it must be costing them to make these things, they are also sending you a nice plastic case (useless) and then putting THAT into another leather case (again, useless). That case has a bunch of pockets etc. in it. Whoopee. Being one of the very few sensor cleaning companies that actually has a decent working product, I suppose Arctic can charge whatever they want for this. Having owned their past offerings which were so plasticy/flimsy that they broke. When I looked at the picture online of this newer one it looked more sturdy to me, possibly with a decent rubber grip. Actually, it's just a matte finish on the thinnest plastic they could find, It will probably shatter into a million pieces WHEN it falls. And there's no replacement tip which would have been one way of justifying the exorbitant price. Why don't we just all refuse to buy these things for two years and see how Arctic like that. It works (for now) so I've given it two stars but jeez.... what a ripoff.
Just note again that this is not for the HP Jornada 568! Just because it works with Windows CE 2.0 and 3.1 is no guarantee. Very disappointing! Think the product should be much clearer on what it works with. Linksys has no information on its site regarding this adapter.
I received this product and followed the instructions for installation. Much to my surprise there was no way to make it function (even with my previously stored music) without connecting to Napster which is a premium service (with a free trial period).I think this product is fundamentally deceptive by not letting people know that you MUST be connected with Napster to make it work.If that isn't bad enough I could not get Napster to work on my computer probably because I use Firefox and refuse to use Internet Explorer.
I have a different iriver, the ifp 899 which was apparently made before iriver decided to save money every possible way they could, in order to maximize their profits. the T30 costs almost the same as the 899, but has all the worthwhile features taken out. You have hardly any control over the quality of the recording you make, way less ability to navigate--you name it and it is NOT in this machine. Not only that, but after a few months of VERY light use, it started making corrupt recordings which makes it a huge hassle to load them onto my computer and compress them. Plus, recorded files are ENORMOUS unless you use the "low" quality recording setting--and then their quality is rotten
This product fits my Samsung mp3 player like a glove. And it provides easy access to the headphone and usb cable jacks. Also none of the buttons or the lock switch are affected in any negative way. That being said, I bought this item hoping it would provide some protection for my player and it truly disappoints in that category. It's too thin to help out at all if I were to drop my mp3 player. And it doesn't even have a cover for the screen or navigation buttons. Well, I suppose it does, the screen protector is sold separately. Whose idea was that? So unless you buy this sports jacket and the screen protector, you won't even be able to carry your player around in your pocket without scratching it.
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!
Basically, I think its a good MD recorder. But, I'd adviseall musicians to NOT assume (like I did) that recordingLIVE music (via mic) to a 1 gig disc was going to give youseemingly an endless amount of recording time on this MDrecorder. You can only record about 1hr + 34min of LIVEmusic(via mic) to a 1 gig disc. etc...*****Correction****************4-Stars!!!The manual says that it can only record in HD mode (which would be 1 1/2hr on a 1 gig MD disc), but for some reason I could change it to SLP/LP which lets you record many hours of recording on each disc. Its great...now!!!
This product did not work for my player at all. It is in the same state it was before I used the cleaner. I do not reccomend.
The item arrived today. It has a electrical burnt smell right without even using it. I pluged it in to the wall and tried a coffee maker. I could hardly get the coffee machine plug into the device. Then I had trouble getting the coffee plug out of the device.I did use the device to check the coffee maker's electrical use. Even with the coffee maker shut off it was registering a 3.3 watt draw. The machine was totally off so I think the device must be faulty. I also thought I saw a short extension (6") that was in the picture of the item. There was none in the package.I will update my review in a month.
This one was my last Panasonic item. It did work but just one year+. I stopped buying any Panasonic electronics. I don't know if Panasonic quality is much better in any other price range.
At first the unit would only transmit from about an inch away. When I took the batteries out to reset it, it wouldn't transmit at all anymore. Kind of takes away the convenience of having a remote thermometer for my smoker. I will definitely be returning it.
I've owned and re-owned many DYMO label printers while running my own home based business and use them for a variety of my product labels. Be warned, after owning and re-purchasing many of these in the hope one would last, I have given up. These will work fine until one small label gets wrapped around the feeder then they will massively print out blank labels or get jammed to where your only options are micro surgery with tweezers for many hours or re-purchasing a new printer.The rolls of labels are insanely expensive even if you try to get generic brand.I have even had sales people try to sway me from buying these because of the amount of problems they have. It's true please take it from someone who has used these waayy past the point of patience: These are HORRIBLE printers!
Complete Total GARBAGE. Item is Clearly a REFURBISHED unit with only left ear working, No mic, no Right side sound. Used the install disk of crapware which made no difference except more of my time to Remove the junk it added. Came in a crumpled clear plastic bag with all the graphic cards from the Original packaging stuff inside around the original flimsy plastic form that holds the headphones which was also beat up and torn. Likely cost more to return than its worth. This will be my last purchase via Amazon. This kind of thing has happened far to many times now.
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.
I like the features of this unit (color screen, fm radio, voice recorder, 8 gb), but there are a few quirks that prevent me from recommending it.First, the touch controls are unpredictable. I've adjusted the sensitivity of the touchpad, but it's still jumpy. I practically need to slam the play/pause button in order to get it to respond, but the slider control is hyper-sensitive.Second, a very minor issue is the ergonomics/functionality of the on/off switch. It is placed in an awckward position and it's difficult to know whether or not you've actually turned the unit on/off.Both of the first two could be overlooked if not for the next two:There is no easy way to transfer playlists from WMP 10 into the player. All the songs on your playslist will transfer, but they will no longer be organized in a playlist once they land on the Zen. This is a huge hassle, and I don't know whether it's a WMP 10 issue or a Zen issue. The WMP 11 beta appears to resolve this problem, but I had other compatability issues (unrelated to the Zen) with the WMP 11 beta and had to uninstall it.Finally, and this is the kicker - the battery refuses to charge! It chaged once, but since then it simply won't charge. It can remain plugged in to my computer's USB port for hours (6 hours or more), and the unit indicates that it's charging, but the charge never goes beyond about 10%. I've tried different computers and sometimes it won't even charge at all. Others have reported similar charging problems on the Creative user's forum but Creative seems to have no answer other than send it back to them for a replacement. I've attempted to contact Creative via their web support, but have only recieved automated (and unhelpful) responses so far.I have no interest in switching to i-Tunes, so an iPod is out of the question. I like the features and cost of the Zen, but there are serious quirks and the customer support is lacking.
Bought this for my daughter and like many people said the cd player stopped working about 2 months after we purchased it!
As with most ipod mini's, my battery began to lose its charge and was hardly effective barely an hour and a half of playtime @ the lowest volume level). The installation of this new battery went fairly smooth and I had no problem but the battery itself is horrible. I used it a few times and it worked decently but now it barely can play 2-3 songs and goes from being fully charged to dead. I would not recommend this product unless you want to try your luck, I used the previously review to make my decision and was hoping for a better solution than having to lose my ipod to a refurbished one.
I highly recommend you do not buy this product because there is nothing but problems with it. I have had many problems with it such as NAPSTER which is horrible and sucks. Napster just doesnt want to do want I want it to do and transfering the songs has messed up many times. All in all, samsung should burn all of the yh-920's because they are worthless and I recommend buying an IPOD. It has has brought me much happiness. DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
I have worked with networks for about 20 years, and have worked with just about every router brand out there. I was very optimistic about this product based on other user's reviews, but like MANY users have confirmed, this router can be extremely flaky. I tested with different firmware versions and various setting adjustments as recommended by other users experiencing the same problems, and it still disconnect and reboot itself at random and frequently. It only seem to be marginally stable when degrading or disabling security settings, which is totally unacceptable to me.Opening certain online games takes way too long, even if you are just playing online and not hosting. None of those games require opening any ports when not hosting. Downloading emails with attachments fails about 80% of the time and causes the router to reboot.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I used it a couple of times, not exactly that useful. I'm not sure whether all of them are like this or just the one I bought. Its just too dry, and twisting the cap doesnt help either. I'm not using it anymore, scared it might scratch the lens..
After spending a week reading every review for a Palm TX hard case I could find I decided that the PDair case was the best so I ordered it. Unfortunately when it arrived I realized it had a major flaw. It is NOT form fitting. It is actually shaped completely differently and quite a bit larger than it should be. This causes not only there to be a large air pocket in the case that lets my palm rattle around but also makes my slim palm twice as bulky as it originally was. Having already bought the clear case (which while not the best looking case is the most functional and I do recommend it if you have to make a choice) I decided to modify the PDair case. I removed the back plate and cut the latch off. Now its just a tad bit thicker but it completely covers the front of the palm.
I have problems using the Microsoft Optical Mouse with this KVM switch because it does not recognize the scrolling mouse. Using the switch, I was also unable to use the middle button (as a &quot;Back&quot; function for the IE browser) and the thumb button (as a &quot;Forward&quot; function). Furthermore, as I use the switch for a desktop and my Thinkpad, I was also advised by the KVM switch manual that sometimes there might be a conflict between the switch and a certain Thinkpad functions. To circumvent that, I was told to break off a specific pin off the connection.... not exactly my ideal scenario when I first purchased this kit. Incidentally, I have switched over to a basic mechanical KVM switch and all of the above functions work properly on that KVM switch box.
After less than one year of use, the display for the clock stopped working. When I called RCA to complain and get a replacement, they told me they had no record of my warrantee submission, and that they would do nothing for me without a receipt. Either keep your receipt or look for another product.
I loaded one corrupted music file onto mine, and it caused it to fail to connect to any kind of computer. It continued to play music, and worked great, i just couldn't update my music. The computer would not even recognize that it was connected. So I called tech support, which was helpful, but i basically had to return it, which i did, but it happened again. Couldn't find out which file was corrupted, and what's the point of having an mp3 player if you have to start your music library from scratch? This time i am going to just have to deal with what i can load onto it in one shot, because i know it won't connect again after i disconnect it. It's difficult to change the id tags on your files, and the included tag repair software came up with some pretty off-the-wall tags, including some in chinese (i think), so only about half of mine are correct, and since that single corrupted file will make it impossible for me to do anything about it once i disconnect, it might as well have no screen at all, because the on-screen music info is mostly wrong. I'm on hour 4 of download, about 400 songs so far, so it's a bit slow. So set a day aside to spend with your microphoto. And you can't just hook this thing up to any computer and click and drag music, you have to install software, just like an ipod. And the instruction manual warns you against jogging with this device, as motion can cause it to jam up. That's right! So you better keep it in one place, i guess! I already spent too much on accessories, which i had to order from several sources, so i'll stick with my device until it just dies on me, which i am counting on. On the bright side, it does play music well, and it holds enough. Oh, and pictures. Woo hoo. I'll just stick mine on shuffle, and wait for it to die. That's how i will squeeze my money's worth out of it, i guess.
I'm now sending back my second router for a third, shipping at my expense and going without a router for several days each time.I've spent hours and hours on the phone with D-Link support, which is really good. Too bad the hardware is pure junk!Also had many issues getting the wireless to work with my macbook and Ipad.Buy anything else but this router!!
If you work at a company that logs onto a domain stay away from this product. You can only use the encryption feature logged on as administrator and that means a local log on versus a domain log on.
I have used a family members Vx extensively and compared it to my Clie S-320, and cannot find anything redeemable about this model. Moreover, the stylus slot is very easy to slip out with little to any contact, and this was not caused by overuse. I understand it is a few years old (at least since the original V), and it is very thin, but other then that, there is not much to this.The backlight is very straining on the eyes, and makes the cool indiglo color of the Clie look heavenly. The screen is not very sharp, but it is slightly larger then the S-320 which is a plus.No expansion slots, and (...) it is hard to recommend such a product thats 8mb will be used and you'll be left wanting something with an expansion slot, like an m500 series or any Clie model.This appears to be a last ditch attempt to make money off of an inferior product. And I am glad the family member that has this was issued it at work and does not own it.Get a cheaper S-320 with more features, or higher end Sony model, or a Palm m500 instead.
I have no clue what this little thing is about. Dummy me thought I bought a nice little tv, but it reminds me of those little cards you'd get with chewing gum and every time you moved it in your hand, the image changed. That's what you experience when you move around in the room and still want to follow a show. You cannot watch this thing with somebody else seated, say, 15 feet away from you. The other person (or you) gets a foggy image, or just dark shapes. Up close you see hardly anything.Buyers beware: this is not a working tv.One star for the batteries in the remote...
The automatic dimmer does not work, the readout is very dim all the time. You have to be right on top of it to be able to read the time. A manual switch with Bright, Medium and Dim settings is needed. As previously stated, SAVE YOUR MONEY!
Aestically the unit is beautiful. Unfortunately it stops there.The system came without a shred of documentation. No paper, no CD, absolutely nothing. There is no diagram illustrating the connecting points and worse, the included hardware peripherals are not identitied as to use or connection. Their electronic guides did not offer any explanation as to how to use these accessories, and in fact did not even identify them.Multiple calls to Tech Support yielded no assistance and in both instances resulted in hangups after waiting over 20 minutes.This was my 1st SONY and will be my last.!!!!
It just does not work and wastes so many blank DVDs. I have read the manuals multiple times but that did not help.
I received the memory stick but not the camera case. I emailed supplier and got no response. I still haven't received the camera case.
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.
Not up to the standards of good headphones.For some reason sound clarity is not good.Not satisfied with the purchase done.
First: Read all reviews BEFORE you buy. "Doing your homework" is not the same as "yeah I'll just read the positive reviews and buy this". LET THE "DISLIKE" VOTES GET BIGGER NOW.Second: Everything said about the parts is true. Barlow, lenses, finder and (less so)the mount, are worthless.Third: Prepare to spend just as much for the "real" parts as the hole scope itself, maybe even more.Fourth: Even after spending about $200 on top of this, the best Jupiter looks is like a small dot (6.4mm plus nice Barlow also multi-coated),Fifth: If you are a total noob like me, you will only get enjoyment out of howlin' at the moon.YOU ARE WARNED.PS. Starry Night is so much better than the software they give you. I'm learning alot about astronomy through my books.
This product is worthless, Amazon should not sell it otherwise is loosing credability on its selling products.I need to return it but I don't have the proper address. Amazon: help me with your correct address for me to return it and receive my money back, thanks**I had received the sale-representative evaluation, I didn't answer because he is not at fault, the management should know better the products they offer, just entering the prodigywiflyer...and will found out, too bad...
I've had this exact CD shelf system for about 8 years. It worked fine for many years, with only minor problems that you might expect from such a cheap system. For starters, the paint on the buttons for the CD player will wear off after a short time. Also, my volume control button on the console will no longer decrease the volume - it only increases it. The remote still works, though, so it's not such a big deal, just a nuisance.Minor problems aside, I've read other reviews on-line that are not as favorable. Some of the ones I've read say that this system won't remain in full working condition for more than two years. I guess I got lucky. Some of the other things you will see if you research this system elsewhere are problems with poor reception and "no disc" read errors. I can personally vouch for both.It has never gotten very good FM stereo reception. Unless you live close to the radio tower for your favorite station, you will most likely notice a static, hissing sound on any station on occasion. Other stations may not even be clear enough to hear or pick up at all.Another thing you'll see people ranting about on-line is the "no disc" read error that this system is prone to experience. I don't listen to CDs very often, so that's probably why it took 7 years before I experienced this problem. If you use the CD player often, you'll see the problem sooner. You'll probably be just like me and stick your CD in one day, hit the play button, listen to the player take an inordinantly long period of time to read the CD and then...nothing. You'll get a error message on the screen that says "no disc" or something similar.I've heard that this problem has something to do with the laser that reads the CD. Some people speculate that the lense gets dirty and then has trouble reading CDs. From my experience, this is not the case. I've actually opened the case and watched the system try to read the disc. The problem seems to be mechanical. For whatever reason, the laser on my system has stopped moving all the way out to the edge of the disc when you first hit play, which appears to prevent the system from recognizing that a CD is there. I'm almost positive this is the problem because I can actually get the thing to work by skipping to the second or third song and then hitting the play button. The player will index to that song and then play normally.The "no disc" read error can probably be fixed, but you have to ask yourself "Is it really worth it?" If you're looking for a cheap system and don't expect to keep it more than a couple years, you might be okay. But, had I known I'd have these problems, I would have shelled out another 50 bucks and bought a Sony or Panasonic shelf system instead. Do yourself a favor and take my advice.
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.
After about 3 mths of use the Rio Nitrus completely crapped out on me. If I hadn't purchased the extended warrranty (which it took 3 mths to receive back the product) I wouldn't have had the opportunity to experience the second failure. It is the same problem; all of a sudden the product will not turn on, it just doesn't work. I will not purchase another Rio Product again.
It does the job but there is a high pitch sound that is very annoying when it's connected. Other than that it's an okay product for the price.
I'm writing this review after waiting on hold for Brother customer service--my 3rd call today--for more than 45 minutes. That is routine for calling there. We have tried (and given up) many times to call about our printer problems, but this is a business and there is a limit on how long we can stay on hold.The printer creates ghost images on envelopes, letterhead, labels and plain paper. It prints ghost images when the sheet feeder is used and when the paper feeder is used. All attempts to clean the printer according to Brother's directions have not helped. Changing toner cartridges has not helped. The printer is pure junk.The warranty is a year, but not really. The drum is only guaranteed for 90 days, a very important thing to note--odds are, Brother will say your problem is due to the drum and will not exchange the printer.In our case, the problems with the printer started early. We were advised to try various other solutions first. Then, the attempts to reach Brother service started.We can't pay staff to be on hold. We can't drop our own customer service to continue holding for a tech support person at a company offering poor customer service. By the time I finally got through to Brother today,my purchase was slightly over 90 days.We had a trouble-free small HP laser printer for years. I regret going for a good deal and buying in this one. I will probably end up buying another brand of printer and just dumping this one & calling it a big mistake.One other problem buyers should be aware of--the electrical draw of this printer seems to be unusually high. When it prints, the lights in this office dim and flicker--granted this is 1980's electrical wriing, but our other printers don't do this.
I wanted a small simple unit that I could take on the plane for myself, or let the kids use in the car, with a widescreen and a 3 hour battery. 2 problems: First, when I put in any widescreen DVD I expected the display to enlarge the picture to remove the black lines above and below the picture. (this is how my full size widescreen tv works.) What this unit does, is keep the upper &amp; lower black space, and stretch the picture wide, so everything is slightly distorted too wide. The only option shrank the sides in, so the picture was not distorted, but now had black space completely surrounding the picture. So widescreen DVD's played at 60% size, or distorted. Call me crazy, but I expected a widescreen DVD player to play Widescreen DVD's non-distorted full screen. Normal DVD's could be played with Black space on the left or right, or distorted to fit the screen. (this is how my full size widescreen TV works.) Because of this problem, I chose a refund instead of a replacement when the battery lasted 15 minutes and never recharged again.
This item has a faulty secondary video processor card. Google UI8007S-1. It is under the video screen cover. The new (and hopefully better) replacement is UI8007S-1MSS and is about $60US. There are also directions on the Internet. google FDM-0700A problems". A PDF file explains how to get to the part and replace it. This is all "At you own risk" and if you do not feel comfortable you can have it done by a reputable electronics tech. If you are really savvy you can replace the failed chip,AP9930GM. Polaroid was no help whatsoever after calling and sending several e-mails.This TV is also made by Magnavox. I hope this helps.
This item stopped working after 5 months. Had to order another one to replace it. Paid more for the replacement. This inexpensive one is costing me more over the long run. Lesson learned.
I also had the battery latch break within the first month. I returned the camera for a new one, and the latch broke several weeks later. I decided to keep the camera anyway, but after a year and a half, the flash quit working. I was offered the $135 repair or a refurbished Z650 for $199. I can get the Z650 new for $210 at Circuit City. I also have to wonder, why are so many refurbished cameras available? Stay away from Kodak, even thought it took nice pics.
These are a waste of you're time. These headphones are by far the worst product that I've had the misfortune of procuring. They cut out during the first few minutes of operation, then stopped working completely. Nice. Without equal, the worst product i've ever purchased from Sennheiser. Most like it will be the last.
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 main issue so far is programming in other components. I have a combination VCR/DVD. There are no codes provided for this, and Sony provides only the helpful suggestion, just try some other combinations if the few codes we provide don't work. That's nice...but 900 plus codes with a remote that you try to get into program mode and it takes 4 to 5 attempts just to get it to accept a code.....horrible. And Sony support in this matter....nonexistant.
This was my birthday present from my daughter, for me to carry 60 pictures of my grandchildren - well the CD won't install on my PC - so I need a Mac also, like some other reviewer, or I waste time on hold with a company to get the website for Innovage and download another driver that only works for a Mac.How dissappointing and frustrating this has been - hope my daughter can return it. Don't waste your time or money. I do give it one star because it is a cute idea.
(note: I'm on my second one, I exchanged it after a while) It played good at first, but then dropped off real fast. The MP3 feature would sometimes blow a big high pitched skip sound, which is very disturbing. Now it skips a lot. Both MP3 CDs and Audio CDs. Plus, when is skips with the &quot;ESP&quot; on, it causes it to halt for a about 20 seconds. Sometimes it will halt, and never come back.I work with MP3 often, and honestly, I don't think this MP3 CD technology is very good. I can listen to a song on an MP3 CD, and then listen to the song on an Audio CD, and the MP3 version sounds really muffled. This isn't so listening on a computer.Maybe another would be better, but I'd suggest staying away from MP3 CD players for a few years.
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...
Well, I had Bose 321 for about 2 years, never felt great or worth the money. When they came out with 321 GS series, I called the Bose sales department to check, what are the improvements? Needless to say, tons of changes and improvements is what they said. After I bought the system, honestly I did find any damn changes or improvements, only change is speakers are small.Negatives issues:Sound: bit of distortion and humming noise, sent to bose for repair twice, (not solved).DVD Player: Does not work most of time.Remote control: worst, you have to point it directly to the media center, if not it will not work.Subwoofer: is ok, not the best.Positive feedback:System looks pretty and simple.Will I ever buy another bose product? Absolutely not, I take no pleasure in fooling myself beyond second time.
Tried to use it to print on EMS shipping labels. This printer does not takes these forms. Wasted like 50 forms and gave-up.
Although the camera is fine, the memory card format represents a fatal flaw that prospective buyers should consider. The memory cards are prone to format errors (Format Error 13-01) which can cause you to lose your photos. We have 8 memory sticks and have had problems with all but 3 of them. I recommend that any one considering a Sony camera purchase do a Google Search using search terms: Sony format error &quot;13-01&quot; to discover what disgruntled Sony owners are saying about this problem.
The reviews seemed to be good and canon was recommended to me so I bought this camera. I had a kodak digital but didn't like it and this Canon seemed to fit the bill. I shot 3-5 pictures and then took it in the car with me to shoot some pictures for school. LCD was black except for the icons. Indoors, LCD worked, but even if I was indoors and just pointed it out the window in bright light (no sun) at my driveway, the LCD was black. I even looked through the viewfinder and shot a picture and it came out black (I'm assuming since the LCD was black). I'm not talking a washed out picture, it was completely black with the white icons around the edges. I called cust service who said that shouldn't happen and since I had it only 2 days to send it back. I don't think I will buy a camera from online anymore. Too much of a hassle and time to send it back.
I thought they would really do more noise cancelling however they do not. I bought this to be able to work amid noisy situations. They do cut down on the noise but cancel it? absolutely not!
Some people say it works. Maybe I couldn't figure it out, or maybe it wasn't intended for what I was trying to do. If I remember correctly, I was trying to plug an vga crt screen into an adapter for a dvi plug further plugging into the infamous adc plug to put a second monitor on a Apple G5 Mac Pro. It wasn't likely to work.Keep in mind, neither the Apple techs or the PC techs I showed this adapter to seemed to think it made any sense. It was missing pins from one end to the other I believe.
I recently bought a tower fan from Bionaire. It looked pretty good in the store and was supposed to be quiet. It worked well for about a day and then got out of balance. I didn't even move the fan so I have no idea how it got out of balance. It is now two weeks old and it sounds like it is about to die. If I was selling a product that was this pathetic, I wouldn't put my company name on it.
The camera is awesome, but this just doesn't cut it for me! It needs to be more colorful! Try the other colors though!
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.
First, let me just say that, in general, I am a fan of Philips electronics. I had a Philips CD player for three years (before it was stolen) that gave me absolutely no problems, that played CD's perfectly without exception, and that gave me excellent sound and skip protection. As a matter of fact, it was the quality of that CD player (which is unfortunately no longer made) that convinced me to buy this one.UNFORTUNATELY...this CD player gave me nothing but problems during the ONE MONTH that I was able to use it. The most glaring problem with it is probably the skip protection, which is very poor, especially at the beginning of songs. I could be standing perfectly still, holding the player upright in my hand...and it would STILL skip! I couldn't get over that.Another big problem (which has already been mentioned by the reviewer who came before me) is that it EATS batteries ALIVE. You can use either two AA or two AAA batteries, but if you pick the AAA option, be prepared to change your batteries every five hours (at BEST, probably). The AA option is not much better; after only about half an hour of playing time, the battery indicator had already gone from 3/3 full to 2/3 full.The sound isn't so great either. You get only one level of bass boost, and though I guess it sounds Ok, it doesn't even begin to compare with the quality of sound you get through the Sony Walkman.So what's the kicker? Well, here it is: after only a month of using this thing, it suddenly will not read CD's anymore. That's right; it's just stopped. I've tried everything: switching CD's, switching batteries...EVERYTHING. As I write this review, I'm about to consult the warranty information to see if I can't get a refund for this piece of junk.I'm very disappointed. What happened to Philips? Why did they take such a giant step backwards with this model? Yep; I stronly advise anyone and everyone to go for the Sony Walkman as opposed to this one. It's comparably priced and performs at a level that, quite simply, dwarfs this poor little thing. I hate to lash out like this...but it's the simple truth. If you're gonna buy this thing...BEWARE.
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.
This unit looked very good initially and had a bunch of neat features. However, I got the same H03 error as ALL of the other reviewers did. The process that ensued was very frustrating. This H03 error certainly is a quality problem in their manufacturing operation and is probably based on a bad part from one of their suppliers. Panasonic should replace the affected units at no additional cost. Obviously the (motor) component does not live up to any kind of quality standard.When I called their Mc Allen, TX facility, they did not respond to the problem at all and the rep, Alisa, did not even understand the issue on hand. She told me to reboot the unit (duh ...!!!). Naturally, she did not know the cost of the repair or even whether repair was an option. She also denied to let me speak to her supervisor, which would have been the only feasible way around her abundant incompetence. It is rather obvious that Panasonic does not care.Frankly, I am now forced to buy a new DVD player. My unit lasted 16 months before giving up. That is entirely unacceptable. I DO NOT encourage anyone to buy this unit or any Panasonic device whatsoever.
After using this now and then for a month, I turned on my digital camera and I get a memory card error. My other digital camera can't read it either. My SD card reader can't read it either.
Sounds terrible. Earbuds fit terrible. Glitchy. Sometimes the music skips like a record player. Manual is unreadable. Noise is audible during music play. You might as well just send $25 to a total stranger. I should have known better. A CHEAP 1GB player should be about $40, not $25.Sigh.
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 (like many others who post) did TONS and TONS of research before shelling out the big bucks to jump into the HDTV pool. 2 years to be exact. Last fall, this 50 inch DLP from Samsung sounded like the way to go. Good reviews, affordable, new color wheel, 1080p (future proof), no risk of burn in, etc.Went ahead and bought it in May. I was disappointed. SDTV simply looks god awful on this thing. Sharpness, color, you name it, it looks way out of whack. Grainy, dull, ugly. And let's face it, there's still a lot of SDTV to be watched out there. Also, rainbowing not totally fixed like product description claimed. Worst of all, quality control issues at Samsung. My set (bought at a brick and mortar) had these watermark like stains running along the top and bottom of the screen. Read a lot about this on other sites, as well as faulty light engines burning out after just several months.Ended up returning and going w/ the new 50 inch plasma from Panasonic. That set rocks! SDTV looks far better, not so boxy of a set, only a little higher price tag. The trade off is 1080p. The Panny doesn't have it. But before all you out there start thinking of 1080p as the second coming, I suggest you do a little research into noticeable difference in 1080p, screen size and viewing distance. Unless you're an avid gamer (I'm not) or like to sit 5 feet from your 50 inch screen, it might not be so special after all.As far at the Samsung again, HDTV looked very good, but not as good as the plasma. Plasma is just the way to go for HDTV as far as I'm concerned.
No one in these reviews seem to think it is necessary to tell people that this product only works with converter box for digital signal. I know it doesn't say anywhere on the box that it wont work for direct television hook up, so be careful when buying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After about a year and a half of use, the coating on the wires for the charger became brittle and cracked, and the wires on the retraction device apparently came in contact and shorted out. There was smoke coming from it. Seems dangerous to me.
I bought two of these, one of which never was recognized by any PC and never even lit the LED's. The other did light the LED's and I could see picture for a couple of days, then it started connecting and disconnecting from the computer (the USB status) while still plugged in. I tried it on several computers with the same results - finally it just quit connecting completely (but the lights still light up).I contacted DreamBargains and they offered a full refund for both if I send them back to them. I checked and the cost for me to pay to ship them back plus my time isn't worth the effort. I'll keep the around as "dummy" security cameras.
These headphones sounded great and were very comfortable but they lasted less than 3 weeks...The wires are not made to last..
I had a lot of problems with this VCR. It had a tendency to be picky about which kinds of cassettes it would accept, and more often than not, would just spit them back out. It finally broke down after less than two years, not accepting any cassettes at all, but still managing to chew up the tape inside. Grrrrrrrrr.............
Well, My T.V. has a blue streak across the bottom of the screen. It has been there Since day one and appears to be growing in size. I do not know if i will order big items (such as electronics) on amazon for awhile, if ever. Receiving the TV took longer than expected and to have a blue streak and not great Hi-Def picture is absurd.So apparently Amazon cannot do anything to help me except that i need to contact a certified TV repairer authorized by samsung. It was very hard to arrange him to come, and when he finally did he was just like yeah you have a blue line thats bad (I could have told you that). He said that he would get back with us. Well he never did, and 3 weeks later i finally call him, and he tells me "I have forgotten about you yada yada yada...just let me know when you are going out of town so i can pick up the tv, its probably the light engine or something."That would have been great if you could have told me what the story was earlier. But in the end it is probably Amazon's fault because the T.V. essentially "broke" in shipping.Sincerely,A very displeased customer.
Garbage man, trust this review it didn't even last 30 days. I tried to go the cheap route and it wasn't worth it. You will be better off purchasing the samsung one from walmart or on amazon for about 8 bucks. Just saying.....
Its so bad that a friend gave it to me for nothing (mainly because he couldn't get it to work correctly), and now I'm in the market for a new printer.Mere words fail to describe how frustrating it is to work with this printer. I've worked with computers and peripherals for the past 15 years, and I've never owned one this horrible.It never prints correctly the first time a piece of paper is placed in the tray and the Print button is clicked. It ALWAYS jams first. Then you have to wait until it goes through the process of resetting itself. This repeatedly cleans the printer cartridge heads, significantly reducing the amount of ink in them.Then there are the delightful times when it simply won't respond when the Print button is clicked. Nothing. No response. Nada. I won't even mention the more-then-frequent paper jams, as it would get my pressure up too high.This is by far the worst printer I have ever endured. No matter how much you pay for it, its not worth it.EDIT: After further consideration (and more frustration), this printer has gone from the worst printer I've ever encountered to the worst piece of machinery I've had the misfortune to work with. It simply does not do what we depend on any piece of machinery to do -- work.Given the divided character of the reviews, I can only come to the conclusion that there was some horrible breakdown in HP's quality control when producing a substantial number of these printers. Either many of them were produced in different locations or there was just one horrific product run. HP just neglected to inform its customers that most 1315s are permanently defective. I'm going to throw this one out before I snap and smash it with a hammer.
DVD'S WORKED FINE, BUT THERE WAS A CERTAIN SECTION ON THE REEL WHERE DISKS DID NOT WORK I WAS UNABLE TO USE ABOUT 15 DISKSI STILL HAVE ABOUT 10 OF THESE LEFTAND MY COMPUTER WON'T RECOGNIZE THEM
Worked as advertised and was useful, but it quit after a few months with no digits displaying. I did contact the company but they were not helpful, saying I should deal with the retailer for a warrantee replacement. So I just chucked it in the trash.I still have the original Kill-A-Watt have been using it for about 5 years and it still works. I think they're just making the new ones cheaply as possible.
Super Noisy.Unaccpetable viedo quality.Worse than built in camera of my laptop.
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.
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.
I bought my chiefmax 450watt PSU at a local store, the vendor declared that he had sold many of them and never had any problems with them; what a liar. Anyhow when I got home from the store I googled the item and what I found scared me, many many reviews claiming to the low quality of the product. Stories including explosions and such. Anyhow, I had already purchased the item. I installed it in my system, and it seemed to work fine, I was scared to leav it on at night and when away for fear that it would start a fire nonetheless, because that's the sort of stuff I read about. Anyhow, it lasted about 4 months without problems, seemed to get hot, but was fine.I gained confidence in it, then one day it quit working, I opened it up and found that the switch had melted, I simply re routed the input to bypass the switch and I was back to work. About a month later, I smelled a burnt smell followed it into my office and knew what it was instantly. This product is cheap, but it is also cheap quality. Spend an extra 20-30 dollars and buy something that will last more than a few months.
The starter cartridge that ships with the printer has a short duty cycle. A standard toner cartridge or two is recommended to have on after the first 2 to 6 months of use.
Poor sound quality. Too expensive for the lack of quality of the product. Would not buy this brand ever again.
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. Most DVDs have the widescreen on one side, so those are not a problem.But there are some that require you to choose the aspect size on the DVD screen.You have to just play the default choice that it lands on (usually the small 4:3 size.)This 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.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. Supposeyou put the DVD in, but you want to watch the third episode on the disc. Sorry. Can't Do It.You have to start playing the FIRST episode, then when it begins you have to press themenu button a few times again back to the episode list page, then choose ANOTHER episode,then go through the index, description, play episode, etc. all over again, then play it.A year after I bought this remote, the pharmacy had a rebate on a new Magnavox remotewith the flip handle design, It was free after the rebate, so I bought it. I have the same problemwith the newer 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 was really excited when i got this because i had heard so much about it but i was sorely disappointed. The sound is very quiet and very muffled and the mirror fogs up right away. It isn't even water resistant. As soon as it got wet, everything stopped working. For around $25, it was not worth all the cons. The buttons don't work that well either.I also bought the new version of the same one, just to see what it was like and it was JUST AS BAD!!!!
This is going to be a bad review, but I just wanted to add to the previous reviewer's points on the failings of this player:1) only plays the first layer of dual layer dvd's2) software is buggy in a way such that you have to actually power cycle it on some occasions in order to recover from a failure3) this dvd player makes me sad
I bought this DVD player at Sam's Club. Not clear on any HDMI selection of 480, 720 or 1080. Also made the wide screen picture even narrower than my old dvd player (at least half the size). No good qualities. Its going back.
After 10 months using this Zenith/LG brand, pop went the picture. No longer usable but fortunately still within the year warranty. Even if they repair this issue, will it occur again within a year and if it does will Zenith/LG stand behind their product. After reviewing other similiar problems from other customers, this is obviously a known issue with this model and I'm surprised at Zenith/LG lack of communicating to their loyal customers who purchased these expensive sets. This is my last purchase with Zenith/LG.
I bought a 4GB ultimate 133x CF card. I tested it's speed and it seemed OK. I then loaded 3.5 GB and it took it. So I was convinced it was as described. I took other pics with my Canon 400D SLR and they were fine. I put the card in my computer to read my images and it asked if I wanted to format the card. I formated it and then re-formated it in my Canon to allow it to set up a folder DCIM. But when I tried to take pics, some of them were BLACK! Further card errors showed up and other Black files. They are going to repair the card or send me a new one. I am glad I was not on a critical shoot when this happened.Larry - showmepics
Worked for 1.5 days, then just stopped, despite the fact that we didn't drop it, spill anything on it, or otherwise do anything that could cause any damage! Tried using BRAND NEW DVDs, and it wouldn't play them. Don't waste your time or your money!!!
I have had two MP3 players (NEX IIa) from Frontier Labs and this one performed very poorly. The main problem was that the unit wouldn't boot up into the music player especially if the batteries were at about 25% or less. There were times it took 15 minutes of trying to get it to finally play something. After each try, the unit would freeze up and not allow me to turn it off so I would have to remove the batteries, wait a few seconds and try again. After 5 to 10 tries it would finally play. This is very frustrating to say the least. The radio performed very well although the reception was a little weak and it lacks controls to quickly move from one end of the dial to the other. I'm not turned off by this player just yet. Other good reviews have convinced me to replace the unit and hope the new one doesn't have these troubles.UPDATE: Turns out the CF card that was shipped with the unit is of very poor quality. It is a slow-speed card that is essentially worthless. If you buy this item, figure on an additional purchase for a quality high-speed CF card. You'll want to factor that into your comparisons with other brands. With a good memory card, I would rate this item a 3.
This was a wonderful product while it worked, then I recieved the dreaded "upgrader" message. It would work for a while after the firmware upgrade, but eventually the message would appear again. Now after saying the firmware was successfully upgraded it immediately displays the "upgrader" message when powered off and then back on. It is permanately stuck in upgrader mode and is unuseable!Customer support is useless and if English is your language of preference, don't even bother calling because the outsourced accents are so heavy it is a tremendous struggle just to comprehend what the support person is saying. They basically just keep quoting the manual. I will never buy a Rio product again!
I was hesitant to buy the new c340 (next up from c330). The street names it announces is a major plus, but....... it didn't work out of the box, took six hours to find a satellite signal -- in Los Angeles. Definitely a buggy unit. Then when it did work, it would tell me to turn right or left at a street, just as or after I passed it! It also wouldn't let me drive the route I want to drive. If I'm on side streets, it tries to get me on the freeway -- when I went on the freeway, it wanted me to exit at every exit! There is an option for Fastest or Shortest route, so that wasn't the problem. Same thing with Detour. I'm sure it's just a buggy one, there seems to be a lot of them out there -- otherwise Garmin would be out of business and there would be a lot of unhappy drivers.
This was my first camera and I got it 2 years ago for my birthday and still have it. I've started to become more of a photographer than I was then and appreciate good quality. I'm asking for a new one this coming birthday because the pictures just don't have the quality that I want. This isn't because of how long I have had it though. I rarely use it because the battery life is so short and a lot of photos turn out blurry. The photos have a sort of yellowish look when the lighting isn't perfect, which is always for me! Also, when making a video, if you're zooming it stops recording the sound and then starts again when you stop zooming. How ever there are things I did like about it. Such as the color! The screen is big and shows the pictures well. Also there are so many settings! Landscape, Fireworks, snow, text, food, building, kids, night scene, sunset, and theres more! Over all though, DON'T buy it! Even if it does have a great price you'll probably just end up disappointed you didn't spend the extra $20 for a better camera.P.S. If you do buy it you'll be spending almost all you money on batteries if you don't buy rechargeable batteries. And if you buy those get four not two..it helps a LOT!
I ordered the 2 2gb sandisk memory cards and neither one worked, would only let me load 145 pictures on either yet showed I had loads of room left on disk just won't load. then would give me errors...and my camera couldnt even recognize the disks. a big rip off as I was buying it for photo frames for my sons graduation present to load all his college photos on.
This cable is not only cheaply made with thumb screws that are very difficult to turn, but although all 15 pins are present on each end, many are not connected through the cable. In my application, the signal is missing that allows the "Plug and Play" feature on the mother board to identify the monitor type and resolution options. Therefore I cannot set the screen size correctly on an HDTV (1920x1080) monitor.The "Technical Details" section on the Amazon page does not tell you which pins are active or inactive. Also, the pins are not gold plated and there is a ferrite bead on only one end of the cable, not two as stated and pictured.In this case, "buying cheap" was not a good decision on my part.
I bought this product to lower my engine noise but didnt work at all. I felt no difference with the before and after installation. I went to an audio shop to measure DBs before and after without getting any actual changes. To anyone ears, the sound came as loud as before.I also had to uninstall it because the mat keeps the engine hot. A big waste of my money and my time.
I received some of these as a gift and sad to say that those cable never works. I am happy that I did not spend anything from my pocket, but could have received some other useful gift, than these cheesy products.
Item worked great for a about two weeks. Given i knew it was going to have interfearnce problems with cell phones but I've had it for less than a month and now there is a constant humming noise that it emits whenever I turn it on. Not a very good item. Sound was great when I got it but it just did not last. Buy at your own risk. I guess some people have better luck with it.
I keep getting this message.."incompitable battery . use correct model"I thought the battery is original Sony battery but turned out it is not!!I bought it from "DependableResource"Be carefulUpdate 5/21/2011.. I contacted amazon, and thankfully they made a refund for the whole amount. I am very glad with their service.
I am the first one to admit that I love my toys, and while I have mellowed in my old age, I have owned a lot of audio and visual equipment over the years. I was really excited to be getting my first flat screen TV, and figured a product from Phillips Magnavox would be a good one. Well, I was wrong. Let me begin by saying that this TV is only four and a half months old! Major technical issues have arisen in which the TV makes horrible noises and shuts itself off. I looked around online and found lots of other people have had the same problem as well. Then you have to call their technical support, which is just a great way to kill some time before they come back and tell you to take it to a local service center, and that labor is coming out of your pocket. They will however let you know "how sorry they are to hear that," about 7 or 8 times. Not a great product, poor service, not super cheap either. Try another brand, especially if you are going to spend this kind of money.
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 bought a pair of these a few years ago for use at the radio station where I work. They're uncomfortable, the pads make my head itch, and it makes a lot of noise when you move them. They look cool, but that's about it. I got them at Target for about $15 on an open-box buy, and ended up leaving them at the radio station.Don't get 'em. Get Optimus Nova-71's if you can find them.
We have completely wasted our money buying this ipod from Apple. It experienced a software crash within 4 months, so we sent it off to the Applecare centre with their couriers for repair. It was returned back to us damaged! Since then, Apple refuse to accept responsibility for the damage and we can't do anything about it. We are disgusted with the way we have been treated and will never buy anything from Apple again. I would recommend anyone thinking of buying an ipod to read the reviews on the Amazon.com USA website first as these are genuine reviews. Don't waste your money on this product - it's overrated and unreliable.
The product was shipped to me from Maspeth, New York in a timely manner. It worked very well for three days. I am a Microsoft Network dial-up internet customer. The Wiflyer gave me excellent wireless internet service for the short time that it worked. It required no software nor complex instructions to install, and worked very well. This is why I say the product is promising. I called the technical support and manufacturing center for this product in Texas. A technician named Kurt told me that based on the lights that lit up and failed to light up, the product was defective. Kurt said to mail it to him with a copy of the invoice. He would email me confirmation immediately and send me a new Wiflyer.The email and new Wiflyer never came. Phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses to the technical center all failed to yield a response from a person. I discovered that the J&R; Music World distribution center in New York wanted any defective products sent back to them. I spoke with Deidre there. I apologized profusely to her for not just sending the product back to her. She assured me how reputable the producer was, and that I had nothing to worry about. Eventually my package was mailed back. The carrier informed me that the Tech center in Texas closed down. This is why I wrote that the producer failed. I sent the package to the distribution center in Maspeth, New York. I asked to but could not speak with Deidre. The spokeswoman there first put me on hold to find out if there were any more Wiflyers left. She gave me a whole laundry list of reasons why the package might not be accepted. This is why I find the distributor questionable.Right now I have great doubts that I will ever have a working Wiflyer, that I will ever be reimbured for the one I paid for and that I will ever be reimbursed for the two postage payments to Texas and New York.I am petitioning Amazon whom I have done much business with over the years for help.
I can't type on a "normal" keyboard. Never could, really. But ergonomic keyboards opened a whole new world for me. Thanks to Microsoft's efforts in this field, I have been using these ergo-boards from MS since they were first introduced. And while I had grown found of the wireless variety, I realized that I rarely ventured far from the computer with the keyboard, and craved the immediacy of operation that a USB keyboard offers, plus the price was about half of that of a wireless. I bought mine from Amazon on May 28th, and by September, the "O" key had stopped working. I called warranty support and was stunned when they told me they would gladly replace my keyboard--just as soon as I returned my defective unit at my own expense. What happened to the Microsoft that overnighted a replacement unit without even asking for the defective item in return. This was usually the case, though I have no problem returning defectives as long as I am reimbursed. So, now I have to make the choice to just whether to buy a "Like New" used keyboard for a little bit more than it will cost to ship this one, or just play Microsoft's game and send this back for a new one. Amazonians should note that this kind of behavior on the part of a company like Microsoft (and Logitech is moving in the same direction) serves to provide incentive to internet shoppers like myself to venture out into the real world. Had I purchased the item at a big box store, I could take it back without having to pay for return shipping, and that's that. But for Microsoft to add to the cost of a unit that is already defective and has cost me time and money in the process shows me just how much they care about the consumer. Zero. Because, after all, I could be running some kind of huge keyboard scam and making millions. Seriously, I can't give this keyboard a high rating when a key goes bad so soon. I have had that problem with the wireless version, but only after a few years usually. And MS ALWAYS sent me a new keyboard without question and without asking for the defective one to be returned. That kind of customer service won them my oyalty for years. It's amazing how quickly, however, that loyalty can be destroyed by shoddy, selfish, and utterly lacking customer support. This will be my last Microsoft keyboard. Fortunately I already own about a dozen that should hold me until they fall apart, one by one. Good customer service pays for itself. Bad word of mouth can kill a company's rep just as easily, which is why Amazon still commands the respect it does among consumers, including myself.
I purchased these headphones as a gift. Didn't even get a chance to see if they really cancelled noise...the band that unfolded to hold the headphones on the top of the head was so hard and uncomfortable, you couldn't even wear it!I returned them immediately and purchased Philips noise-cancelling headphones with a behind-the-neck band. Much more comfortable.
I've owned various Viking branded memory cards in the past and have always been pleased with their performance, until I purchased this 2 GB CompactFlash card.It's possible that this card works well in other uses, but I found its performance unacceptable as storage for RAW images shot with my Canon Digital Rebel SLR. Anywhere from 1/5 to 1/10 of the images were corrupted, particularly bad in continuous shooting mode. Contrast with my Lexar Media 512 MB and 1 GB cards, which were able to shoot reliably with no corrupt images under the same conditions, and without as much of a lag time as the Viking card (often left waiting 15+ seconds after shooting as few as 3 continuous images while the card to "recovers").
I thought the keyboard layout was extremely different the the normal keyboard based on the way the keys were layer out. This made it very hard to comfortably move fluently on the keys. I had to return it because it was not what I expected.
The picture quality seemed nice at first and I was initially pleased ... but the backlighting that others have mentioned was horrible. Even if you run applications that never have black displayed at the top or bottom inch or simply want a larger inexpensive monitor, this really will not suffice. I returned this monitor and purchased the 24" Dell, and I noticed a huge difference in build/picture quality immediately. This Samsung monitor is light weight and did not reassure me that I made a quality purchase. Hate to say it ... but you get what you pay for. I really cannot recommend this Samsung monitor to anyone.
I have installed this printer on both OS X and Windows XP and it is without a doubt the worst printer I have ever used. I have already spent like 20 sheets of CD labels trying to get it to align properly. When using thin paper, it will start printing like 4 cm after the top margin, but when using the kinda thick CD label paper, it starts printing almost immediately after the top margin - it is unpredictable. The paper sheet is so damn confusing, if you put in the paper a bit more than you should, it will swallow the paper and declare its status as "paper jam". I am so frustrated about this right now , two hours and I have not been able to produce the CD labels I want. If you want more negative aspects of this: super noisy, takes forever to start to print, unpredictable margins when printing (this making precise printing impossible), no black cartridge included. I've had the same experience on both OS X and Windows XP, I have not been able to print a single label. Stay away from this as much as you can.
I inserted this item in my computer printer and the printer would not recognize it. It has been stored in my desk drawer since it was purchased in the received packaging. I reinstalled the old cartridge and the printer recognized it.
I've had this product for almost a year now and I've been happily recording and watching TV shows, etc... But the real reason I bought the recorder was to put my family movies on DVD. I can put videos onto DVD just fine, but when I want to make a copy of the DVD I made onto video, it won't let me do this (even though the disk isn't protected)! Also, there is no way of setting the chapters or defining where your breaks will be (they are roughly 16 minutes apart). The manual doesn't mention any of this and it has only been through trial and complete frustration that we came to these conclusions. I wish I had know this at the beginning, but it just isn't easy to figure out. I did lots of research before buying this unit and it seemed great, and I guess it is for some things. But if you make a DVD, shouldn't you be able to make copies of that DVD?
Bought as a back up battery for my Canon SD 890IS in May 2009. I hadn't needed to use it until last weekend when I went on a 4-day trip. I charged it to full but the camera would say "change the battery pack". Then i recharged the original Canon battery, and it worked fine, which means that it's not the camera or charger's problem, but the Lenmar battery's. I kept it with my camera and the original Canon battery together in a cool and dry corner of my home. So i thought the battery is a defect and contacted the warranty department of Lenmar. I was told i need to pay for both the returning battery and the shipping of the new replacement since it's more than 90 days of purchase, which would cost more than i have paid on Amazon, regardless it's my first time using the battery after the purchase. It completely makes no sense to return this junk. But lessons learned, I will NEVER buy this brand again. After reading other reviews, seems i am not the only one who had this issue. So buy at your own risk as you may get one of the useless piece of junk.
I purchased the router and ran through an initial configuration. After enabling WEP, the router began to lock-up and lose config resetting to defaults. Initial connectivity without WEP or MAC security was outstanding. Great penetration on both G and A however security was a necessity. Tried to flash the router to the 1.04 FW when it completely died....Red Diag constantly on...no joy RMA to store. Trying the WAP55AG and will let y'all know how it performs
After a few months this camera does not work.With new recharged batteries just shows 'low battery'.Service is hard to get also.Look elsewhere.
this was a waste of money. The batteries don't hold a charge if not in regular use so when I go to get my camera after not using it for awhile, the batteries are dead. And they don't hold a charge for long. they will only power my portable CD player for about 2 hours, far shorter than regular batteries. The super quick charger takes about 12 hours to recharge the batteries.
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!!!!!
This unit was sold as "new" but when it arrived the box looked like it had been opened and taped shut. The instructions say to plug unit A into unit B and assemble by attaching unit C. My box contained only A and C, no B, so it was returned for credit (I had to pay the return postage). I will never order from this supplier again.
only worked right the first set of batteries. never worked right after that. got mainly static while my "cheap" weather radio on my $20 walkie/talkie works fine - all the time. very disappointed.
I give this unit 2 stars because it has excellent features which drew me to make my purchase initially, however I had a long, frustrating experience dealing with the Panasonic customer support and authorized "service center"...I have had a long few months trying to get this receiver repaired when it started giving me an error code "F70 DSP" during play of CDs thru one optical input or DVDs thru another.I followed the manual, and contacted Panasonic about the problem. I was asked to drive 30 minutes to the nearest "authorized servicer" and have the unit serviced (for free at least). When I received the unit back with the servicer claiming they had "soldered some parts", the same problem repeated itself the same day! I went thru the same channel, took the unit in for service. The servicer said the unit is working perfectly. Contacted Panasonic again and their local field representative agreed with the servicer that the problem is outside of their brand new receiver.Apparently both of my devices, with different brands of optical cable (one is a Monster cable) are both producing bad input for this wimpy receiver, so I have a $300 paperweight.I hope you get one which performs as expected, because it seems my receiver does not process input audio very well at all, and the Panasonic customer support felt like a runaround which got me nowhere. Hopefully my credit card company can help me and do a chargeback for the receiver still, since Panasonic has wasted months of my time with no improved result.
Being a Diamond video and audio card owner I feel it is my duty to warn potential buyers of their products away. I now own a Diamond Monster Fusion Video card and a Diamond Monster MX300 sound card. At one time Diamond was a reputable name to me, until recently. It seems Diamond gives up driver support for their products after less than a year. For example, I bought the Monster Fusion in December of 1998 when it was only 2 to 3 months old. The last driver update was around March of 1999. I bought the MX300 a couple months later, and the last driver update was around the same time, Feb of 1999. Support for me has come in the form of searching the web for the chip makers reference drivers which are up to date. Visit various message boards and you will see the same discontent with Diamond/S3. So buyer, beware and I hope your ready to buy a new card in about a year.
The ink cartridges were sub standard, they printed out as if dried up. The test and subsequent prints showed lines instead of solid print.
Having used anergonomic keyboard from MSFT thatlasted years, Ireplaced it with this 4000. Since I spent almost 15 years at Microsoft, I thought this would be the typical qualityproduct. It is not. The space bar sticks or doesn't work. The keys in general are lousy. Iwill be returningthis item asap.
When I received this item, I found the box was almost empty. The drive was there, but little else. There was a slip that told me where to put the safety stickers, but there were no stickers. Also included was a sheet telling me where to get service. And that was it. No installation instructions, no software, nothing. Purchase this item only if you have the technical knowledge to install it and getting it working on your own. Toshiba will not be of much help.
This is not a good quality product. Do not expect even fair pictures. After I bought it, pictures was not coming good. I thought &quot;it can't be camera, probably I am making some mistakes&quot;. I tried everything for one week. No progress at all. Finally I invited one of my friend who has 2 Mpixel Minolta Camera. We set the tripod. We took same pictures with two different cameras. You should see the differences. His pictures far better than mine. (If anyone want to see them I can send via E-mail and all other pictures I took.)Battery life is another story. It does not hold any battery even Ni-MH.Costumer service is not satisfactory. They deliberately does not discuss the quality. All they talk is &quot;policy&quot;. I wonder &quot;is there a policy about sending inferior product and labeling it 4 megapixel&quot;.Now, I have to pay restocking fee. Instead of getting an apology, it cost me money and lots of time.
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.
I just bought a brand new black video ipod last week. It sucks really bad because it dosent work with subscrition services, and it is a pain in the ass to get videos on. The black color smudges easily, and the only way to charge it is to plug it into your computor, unless you want to buy and dock fo 50$. Trust me, get a Zen Micro Photo, or even an iRiver H10. Way better than this waste of $300.
Although it works, it will freeze my laptop without any reason. Seems it's safe when the signal isn't too strong(yellow icon). By the way, no news for my rebate application after nearly half an year.
I first purchased this router several years ago, when they first came out and I was very pleased. The router had gigabit support long before I had my first gigabit network card. As I added new devices and upgraded old ones, this router performed very well. As I added devices and services, such as remote secured FTP access, this router never let me down.The very day I was upgrading my internet service to the highest tier, the router died, and I did not think twice about getting the exact same model I had, I was that pleased with it and a testimony to the satisfaction I have had with this product.That was a HUGE mistake.D-Link has completely changed the internals of this router, called it the same model, and continued to market this router as the same router, and it is not. The hardware version went from an A1/A3 to B1 and in a word, it is "horrid".Beware, most all of the reviews for this product, dated in years past, are from the old hardware version, and NOT the new version.Suddenly, my remote secured FTP will not work, my android phone will not connect to WiFi, I cannot get access to some network shares, each time you make a change to the config you have to wait from 30 seconds to 3 minutes to refresh the page which is just awful.I spend literally days trying to get remote secured FTP working, which it had been working flawlessly for years, and it simply was not to be. I finally had to either put the FTP server on the DMZ (totally open to the internet) or disable the secured (SSL) aspect of FTP. It is STILL not working like it should. I opened all ports from 10-64000, which should be almost DMZ and it still would not work, so even though it says ports are open, they apparently aren't.Again, I spent several hours a day over several days, to get my cell phone to connect to the router via WiFi and to internet to save my data usage, and again, it was just not to be. I did finally figure out, that if I enabled the "Guest Zone", and used the SSID and password for the guest zone, it worked. I guess I can be a guest on my own network, and why this has to be, who knows.After another group of days and hours spent, it finally occurred to me, network shares (connecting to other computers on my network) that had been working great, was suddenly not able to connect.... could this be... surely not, but yes, it ended up being the router. Why? Who the heck knows. But now, when something don't work, I'm not spending days on it anymore, I know... it's the router.I routinely check the WiFi and network connections just to make sure no one has hacked in, previously all network connection showed up instantly, but not any more. My current WiFi connection that I'm using to look at the router doesn't even show up on the screen that shows all WiFi connections. This applies to internet connections as well, some are listed, some aren't. This is a major problem (as if none of the other con's aren't already).While trying to get these problems fixed, I used to be able to enable something on one screen, and pop over to another screen to turn on/off something there. The old hardware version (A1/A3) you could do this, occasionally a change you would make required the router to reboot, but this was only on a few things, otherwise it toggled from screen to screen, setting to setting as fast as the screen would refresh. Not anymore!!! Every little check mark and change you make then 'save changes', gives you this "Please wait ___ seconds (and it could be 30 seconds to 180 seconds (3 minutes... yep 3 minutes)) then you get to click "continue" to get back to the screen (it doesn't just refresh on it's own). Apparently someone that likes to drive a mouse wrote the new software.The point is, you can do nothing quickly with all the built in delays, it takes much longer- by a factor of several minutes every time you want to change something. But in the end, it doesn't do much good to change anything anyway, it probably won't work.I had a number of problems with LinkSys products years ago, and decided to give D-Link products a try, and every single product exceeded my expectations. They weren't a 'name brand' per se' but their products worked well, and over the years I have added more and more products specifically looking for D-Link brands and chose them over other brands specifically from my personal experience. That has now changed.If you want, solely internet connectivity and don't expect to WiFi with cell phones, or basically anything else but access the internet, this router IS fast and still does that part well. Anything else you may need it to do, it probably won't or plan on spending days trying to find a work around... and your workaround will probably just be.... just don't do that anymore. It's sad.Overall, I regret re-purchasing this product a second time.
Although this device would be nice to have, it is only the beginning. There are many improvements to be made. First of all, this unit it too big and heavy. I am waiting for a circular unit that can fit in your pockey like some of the new Sony and Philips CD players. The next problem is the display. What good is having access to 10 hours worth of songs if you can't even see the title of the song you want. The unit could also use a hold button to prevent buttons from being accidently hit and a resume button. With a lack of options and poor design, this hastily designed product needs some work. The next generation of CD MP3 players will include the round pocket size designs, Indiglo backlit displays which read and display ID3 tags, the ability to search within songs, and many more options dealing with playback. These things will come at a higher price, however. I can definately gaurentee that no new players that have all these features will be $200, but they will be worth it. Save your money and be patient. You can email me and thank me later.
Kodak Gold is a cheap color print film, and it shows.This is a horrible film for nature photography. Greens are dull, usually faded or washed out. Yellow off-color is common.To me, the film comes off as contrasty and lacking saturation (two things you don't want together). Color is anything but vivid.As a plus, skin color is usually acceptable in sunlight. Indoors, color drifts. Grain is usually acceptable, better some. Other than that, it's cheap. Those are the only positives I've seen with this film.I've had much better results shooting Fuji Superia. It's a better film in effectively every regard -- better color, better contrast, and is also cheap. Superia tends to favor cool colors, so may drift blue rather than yellow..I am an amateur photographer, so I'm likely more critical about what I use than most. Here's my flickr: flickr.com/photos/thtroyer/ Almost all of my photos are labeled with what camera/lens/film they were shot with.
The maximum range between the transmitter and receiver is no more than about 10 feet, even less if through a wall. The separation between the two units, so that I could monitor the cooking from inside the house, is the main reason I bought unit. Therefore, I give it one star. It does the job, otherwise.
My WNR834Bv2 was 3 years old, then it just died. All lights quit, no power, no work. Nothing I tried could revive the thing. Not worth fixing. So I bought a new Belkin and found out that it downloads and works almost twice as fast on N.
I loved this charger until a week ago when the two left charging stations stopped working. Now I can only charge two batteries at a time rather than 4. Otherwise I love this charger and the batteries. This may be a flaw with my model than with the charger overall since most people seem to love it, but it is something to keep in mind when making a purchase.
This system only looks good and was okay for about a year then the screen started to flicker and it wouldn't find a connection for a long time....hope harman kardon learn from these experiences
i used this cassette adapter 3 times and then it didnt work anymore so i threw it away. when it was working it was nice, though it did over heat a lot after using it for 10 min. at first i thought maybe it was my cars player but it wasnt because my other cassette tapes worked. im pretty sure i just got a bad one out of the bunch.
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.
I just wanted a set of wireless speakers that I could hook to my PC and install in my living room so I could listen to the music on my PC without having to be in my office. These work ok - they're not stereo speakers, but they sound ok. You have to adjust the volume on each one seperately which is no big deal except that you have to re-adjust every time you turn them on. The on/off control on the remote doesn't work, so I have to turn each one on manually which is a pain in the neck. The volume control on the remote works fine, but again - you have to adjust each speaker seperately. The most annoying thing is that every 5 minutes or so, one of the speakers pops. The other one seems to work ok. Overall, I think my money could have been better spent.
They said my order shipped but actually not. Get full refund already but it was a waste of time to deal with this order. Not a trusted seller at all
Originally purchased the Panasonic KX-TCA430 for my xbox 360 and was Very Pleased! I bought the Panasonic KX-TCA60 mistakenly thinking it was the same model. It is almost the same. The cabling on this TCA60 is stiffer and produces more noise crackling when plugged into an xbox 360 controller. I tested this on multiple xbox controllers with the same noisey result.Conclusion: Purchase the Panasonic KX-TCA430 instead.
I can't believe Creative is still manufacturing these. This was my first MP3 player... BACK IN 2004! five years ago, and they haven't touched the clunky setup, tiny screen, or gameboy graphics. they haven't even come up with a slimmer model! That would MAYBE be worth 100 bucks.You might as well just spend a little more and invest in a nano or something similar. Ipods are pretty reliable and apple's customer service is excellent. Plus, It'll last you a lot longer and nobody will make fun of you.
Received my camera today (05/22) and all items are not in the box. I am missing hand strap, Ni-MH batteries, Battery charger and Cradle adapter. Worse part is I DID RECEIVE A USB CABLE BUT IT IS NOT THE RIGHT SIZE AND DOESN'T FIT. This is very frustrating. How do I get the missing items?
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.
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.
This machine was one of the first Vista machines so I am wondering if they just stuck Vista on it before all the MB drivers were fully tested. It's been just over a year now and MS updates have not helped make it run any better. I'm not kidding, it's like an old 8088! We're giving up and putting XP on it so we can run a program or two.
Not sure why so much hype about this Speakers ?. I heard them many times and price did not convince me to pay $300 for these PC Speakers. If it is Bose, I understand but for 'logitech' brand, i thought I must be out of my mind, if I decide to purchase these. All I heard was thumpy bass and no mid or highs clearly.Many THX home theater speakers you can get at this price. Not worth more than $99.
One could argue the PIXMA line of printers are made for solely printing digital photos, and it does so exceptionally well. The colors are nice and the photos come out looking great. If you're looking for a printer that prints just digital photos, then you'd be happy with this one.If, however, you're looking for a basic printer to print and scan documents (emails, receipts, etc.), you'll be sorely disappointed. The main issue here with the PIXMA MP500 is with the ink cartridges, and believe me there are plenty! You have your typical CMYK colors plus an extra black for cartridge for black & white printing.Count them. There are five cartridges to purchase, and they're not cheap. And they're small cartridges (except for one large black cartridge) that go down so fast you'll swear you're changing out a cartridge or two once every 20 print jobs. It's painfully obvious printer manufacturers are making their money from these expensive cartridges, and you will fork out a fortune to keep up with your printing needs.It gets worse. The PIXMA MP500 has some dumb, frustrating logic programmed inside it. If one of your color (CMYK) cartridges runs out, you won't be able to print black & white using your black cartridge (remember, there are two blacks: one for B&W; printing and one for Color printing). One would think as long as you're not printing color, you should be able to print B&W;, but the PIXMA MP500 is so smart it won't let you print anything unless all FIVE cartridges are full.It gets better: Not only can you not print if ANY OF THE FIVE cartridges are empty or reporting an error, but you cannot even scan documents! That's ridiculous! Also, the printer is buggy. I have a near new magenta cartridge I just put in a couple weeks back, and the thing is sometimes reporting it as empty and the other times reporting it as being a duplicate color! Ugh. That means until I replace that cartridge, I cannot use the PIXMA MP500 to print, copy or even scan!THE BOTTOM LINE: I don't believe I'll purchase another Canon PIXMA printer/scanner. I give this printer a very low two stars, because although it does a great job printing color photos, it's too expensive to operate with its five pricey cartridges that run out of ink way too often. And when a cartridge runs out the printer/scanner is rendered useless because it won't operate until you replace the cartridge.
The sony NC22 in-ear headphones do not live up to the hype. I put them on and turned on my ipod and was ready to return them immediately. The treble sounds tinny and the bass is practically nonexistant. The vocals and drums are clear because there is no other tone to get in their way.To be sure, I also plugged them into my computer and listened to the same songs. There was no difference -- the tone problems were not from the player, but from the speakers.I would definitely recommend getting the non-NC Bose in-ear phones instead of these, and I am going to be trying to Etymotic ER-6i very soon.
I could not get the unit pass coming on. It constantly blinked negative messages when I tried to access its features. Utter frustration came when I could not get a response from Amazon concerning my problem,I am very disappointed in amazon's customer response team. I finally contacted the actual sender and recieved 1 response telling me they would honor policy concerning purchases through amazon when they recieved the returned unit. It has been almost 2 weeks and I have gotten no further response. Thinking of cancelling my amazon account and considering this internet excursion bought sense. THank You S. RosenthalUpdate: My claim was denied and I have not even recieved the broken unit back to use as a broken $10 trade in on a new one at radio shack, which is where I should have shopped in the first place. I am out of $50 bucks and no tom tom unit broken or otherwise. I am discontinuing my amazon.com account and wish to have my information taken out of their files. I will never recommended that anyone take a chance on amazon.com when dealing with the company JAXPAWN. BUYER BEWARE.
Pros:The cable was nice and long.Cons:My screen looks definitely fuzzier with the new cable, than with my old cable. I don't know if this is because it lacks shielding or what.
I purchased a Zune 30gb a little more than a month ago, and last night, it just stopped working. Because the store where I purchased it isn't planning to get any more in (and now I know why), I had to call Microsoft to get them to repair or replace it. Know how long that's going to take? It will be 13-20 days for them to ship me the box, examine the player and repair or replace it. And that doesn't include the time it will take to ship it back to me.Upon calling them, it became clear that their biggest concern is customer fraud: they were very insistent to tell me that they would be checking to make sure the player wasn't dropped or have any kind of water damage, and they didn't tell me much else. What kind of customer sevice is this??As for the actual product, well, it has bugs aplenty, and appears to have some useless features, such as the wireless sync option, which does not work. The fact that it does not come with a user guide was also disappointing, and it was pretty much hit and miss figuring out how many of the functions work (there is an online guide, but one has to click on the Help icon to see the link for it).The battery life was also disappointing, as the specs indicate it will have power for 12 hours. This was not my experience, as the battery life declined steadily until the fateful night that it stopped working altogether. Also, I found out that the battery cannot be changed by the user, that the player must be sent to Microsoft.Although the design and screen were lovely eye-candy, the player itself isn't worth the money, in my estimation. My Creative Labs Zen mp3 player was not only easier to use, but I could change the battery myself.Bottom line: Bad, bad choice for an mp3 player....
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 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.
Most mac users probably won't be buying a Zune, but I thought the price was good and I wanted to try something new. Of course I knew it didn't play well with mac os, but I had Vista installed on my mac, so I figured it would work fine with that. It did work, but it took me a long time to get it working and get my music on it. Once I had my music transfered, it did a fine job of playing music, but the interface was not the best I have seen. I would prefer the sansa one over the zune interface. The wireless transfer thing turned out to be a flop for me since I only know one person with a zune, and we couldn't get it to work anyways. Pretty much, I felt like I was stuck with a huge 30gb mp3 player. Yea, music worked fine, but I was expecting more. I'm trying to return it, and now I'm gonna get a sansa. If that thing flops I will go back to an iPod.
i bought this memory card hoping that will give me more space for my 6682 nokia phone but still not enough space to download some pics & songs.not satisfied!
Disappointed when receiving this I asked where's the rest of it?. Not at all sturdy until DVD provide stability. Don't do it.
I bought this unit because the Sony unit was not in stock, other reviews indicated that it was slightly smaler than a standard shoebox recorder which for me is good. I always use batteries so the wall-wart style AC adaptor was not an issue for me.Unfortunatly the unit has issues.First the unit uses AA batteries instead of C cells. This makes it smaller, but C cells last a LOT longer than AA's. Also the internal mic is awfull, lots of tape noise. All recorders will have some tape noise but this is really bad. I never had that problem with my trusty old Radio Shack Model.In order to get any utility out of this I will have to pick up an external mic, which brings the total up past $30. If I had wanted to spend that much I could have just gone to Radio Shack.
Do,nt buy do,s nothing for noise.waste of money just make sure you have good grounds that's better and well help.
Ok, finally took the challenge to buy something this big on-line. Have bought other things from Amazon, but not something like this.I have a 56" Samsung DLP and LOVE it. Researched the HLT6187SAX and decided I wanted to move up to a bigger TV and one with LED as the light engine.Ordered it and received it within 5 days. Delivery went smooth (however the guy bringing it on the dolly in the house had it on it's end) and Eagle was good (two men). Unpacked it, and noticed there were NO STICKERS on the TV anywhere (on the front advertising it's capabilities as seen in all the big box stores demo TV's). This had me worried if it was a "NEW" set or a refurb or returned set.Turned on the TV and noticed the picture was sloping to the upper right of the screen, as well as the lower left of the screen. Heads were slightly cut off also. NOT GOOD! Called the Samsung service number and they tried to "talk" me through how to fix it... I"m not their technician, they are not paying me to be a technician, send me one out. Samsung finally agreed and the next day they responded.Immediately he too noticed the picture was off and corrected it the best he can, then he stated "your lower frame (picture frame) is BOWED! Sure enough it curves from the left upward to the center then down. Off about 1/4 - 5/16". The stand supports the center, however the ends droop down. When he put a test pattern on the screen, it is very noticeable. He indicated that he would advise Samsung, however it isn't totally "out of spec". He did say that he is rather particular about his set and he wouldn't be happy with this, and neither am I. He even took digital pictures of the drooping ends to send to Samsung. Only thing he could say that "may" fix the problem is to place block of wood or something on each end to level out the horizontal plane of the frame. NOT! Furthermore, he said he was surprised there were not stickers on the front of the TV as I mentioned above.So now I will see what Amazon will do. I have many Samsung monitors, another DLP, and really like their products, but this one does not measure up to their quality.
This didn't ever fully charge my LI-12B battery. I even tried to charge it for two straight days (when a regular charger would charge the battery in 3 hours) and the charger signaled it was finished but I was only able to take one picture on my camera and it shut off because the battery was not charged.
This item is a total waste of time and money. The recorded DVDs don't play on any of my two laptops, PS2 or the Samsung DVD player. I have wasted so much time converting my home video tapes to DVDs that won't play anywhere else. I was such an ardent supporter of philips over sony. But with $100 down the drain I ain't buying Philips no more.
The product is nice, but useless.. it's resting in my backpack since I bought it. It makes the viewvinder so smaller you cant check focus and other caracteristics of the image.
Like another reviewer here, I wish 0 stars were an option. This remote can't learn! I followed the instructions precisely and it could not learn a single button. I wasn't able to get the code scanning option to work either (it supposedly scans for built-in remote codes that work with your gear). It's not that the codes didn't work. There was just no way to get to the scanning option. Lame, lame and yes, lame. This is going back immediately.
When the unit tripped I was never able to reset the unit. I will never buys from this company again. They would not fix or exchange the unit for me.
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!!!!!!
Too cheap to return. It is collecting dust, since I need to use native remotes anyway. Every time you need to do anything besides very basic functions you need original remotes. Macros do not work very well, especially TV input switching and I have a Sony TV :)
Product arrived damaged. Contacted company said they would send a new unit out, this has not happened. Called approx. 3 wks ago
Pros - Very cool design. Nice feel to the Zune.Cons - Battery Life is very low on mine for some reason. Its bigger than my iPod video. The sharing thing that thay are advertising so much is not all that. You can only listen to your shared song 3 times in 3 days. Thats not sharing at all! They should call it a sample from your friends. Other than that I should have went ahead and bought another iPod.Additional Thoughts - Not ready for the market yet. The software is a PAIN to install. And the sharing with other people is really a joke. It still does not give you the control that you should have over your own media. Good idea though.
I agree with those who have mentioned before me that the construction of these headphones is a sorry case. I've had them for about a year. I live in an apt building where we have hardwood floors so all sound reverberates. I got them because I love the approximately 10' long cord. I use them for TV watching and for listening to music. I can't speak for the sound quality because I may not be one who knows the difference. For me, it's good. However, the construction of these things sucks!! The faux leather around the padding began to give way and now all this foam rubber is hanging out. I have to stuff it back in before I put the headphones on. The black faux leather itself then began crumbling. I kept finding little black flakes around my ears and couldn't figure out for awhile what it was. Then I saw black flakes all over my desk and took a close look at the headphones. It's that stuff flaking off big time now! I'm very upset about it. I do not recommend these headphones for this reason.
I'm semi-computer illiterate, but installing the card was a breeze, and it seems to work fine ... but! When I installed the driver, being careful to follow all the instructions, I found it had corrupted files that were referred to in the registry. As it happened I didn't need the files, but now whenever I boot up I get the infamouse blue screen and will have to get the registry fixed.
I think voice quality is great but cord length is very short and its hard to use in office. But overall price-wise it was very cheap hence not a bad item.
I got this case for a HTPC setup because it looked great, and because I thought I could deal with surely minor cooling issues. I've owned SFF pc's in the past, and thought that anything that could fit an mATX board would probably be better than most. Unfortunately, with an AMD Athlon 2200 running stock, the idle temps alone varied between 61 and 68C! The same board and CPU holds at 39C in a mid-tower case. Under load, it was just too unstable to use. The power supply issues that others mentioned are the main culprit... there is less than 70mm of clearence, forcing the use of a low-profile heatsink and fan. If Antec had just made the case 10mm higher, it would've opened up a world of cooling opportunities.Quite a dissappointment. I had thought that Antec was a good brand to get, but I don't see how they could release a product with such problems.
Aside from HP Computers--practically anyone is probably imagining their next system...of entirely different make, or indpendent and constructed to personal need and taste.Accordingly, hp deskjet 3320 (as noted in probably most reviews) uses 'heavily'...'drinks'...'gulps'...'sucks as an ultimate ferocious perfect natural vacuum and/or Black Hole'..!In all in every conceivable way, it 'sucks' all things, and it's trash within a year if that. Since hp ever marketed this, run screaming and flailing to Canon or EVEN Lexmark...hp 3320 (and hp!) is just that bad for quality and economy that can even last beyond 6-months! Buy only for several $ in a flea-market! (When/If you DO use this printer, watch in amazement as it gasps/gulps/engulfs any ink cartridge dramatically per any/all prints!) This item sucks so very bad...~! ; P
The keys at the center of the board, t and g are all highly unresponsive. If you are doing anything productive like writing words or programming, you will learn to hate this keyboard rapidly. If you are entering a password, you should just start crying.As a demonstration of how bad this product is, I will just repeat the above block of text using the keyboard without going back and correcting.'The keys at the center of the board, t and are all hihly unresponceive. If you are doing anyhin productive like, wriin words or programmin, you will learn to hate his keyboard rapidly. If you are enerin a password, you should just start crying.'Anyone else agree that block is missing some letters?
These are complete junk. No wonder they're not sold for $120 or whatever the supposed list price was initially. I unpacked these chaged them, tuned them, and listened for about 3 minutes before I packed them back up and hit the "Return" button. Three feet from the transmitter in line-of-sight and these were noisy. Music sounds like a tinny AM radio from 1951. Might be usable for talk radio. If you return them - YOU have to pay the shipping! You've been warned.
I love the Kodak EasyShare cameras but I'm very unhappy with the software that comes with it. Kodak forces you into using their software as it's the only way to get the pictures out of the camera unless you use a drive for your SD card. Once inside the software, you can't rename picture files or save them to another folder. Neither can you select a group of pictures and copy or drag and drop them to another program. You can't even see the name of the picture file unless go to properties and then parse it out of an unfriendly name. The software was made to lock you into using ofoto to share/print your pictures. This software is extremely basic and suitable only for the beginning digital photo user or someone who only wants to print with the Kodak Camera dock. If you want to do anything more complex, buy another brand that doesn't lock you into their software.
I was excited to receive my headphones for my Kindle Fire. When I pluged it in, I did not expect static and off and on sound quality. I tried and tried to insert, but a little part of the plug shaft did not push in all the way.After much disapointment, I returned to the store where I purchased the Kindle Fire, thinking that the device was broken.I varified it, because all of the other headphones there also would not fit properly. One of them didn't work at all. They ware priced from about $89. to $150. I replaced my Kindle with a new one.(Make sure you keep your original box.) I though this would solve my problem. It didn't. The original headphone still has some static, but a little better continuing sound than on my previous Kindle.Now I'm at a loss and will continue to find a solution for me by scouting out more headphones. Preferably a folding pair this time and hope it works. This is very important to me, as I travel and want to use the Kindle Fire. I like it a lot and do not need an Apple. At least not just yet. I notice that in other reviews, they do not mention the device they are using. It is hard to know if all headphones will work on all kinds of devices.
I purchsaed this scanner on line and it worked for 6 months. then I got vertical ines on my pictures. After loading and unloading the drivers and software 10 times and receiving a replacement unit from Visioneer, it still has lines. I even tried it on another computer with no luck. Its software problem is either so imbetted that it can't be removed or another unit is just bad. I have always had good luck with visioneer in the past, but I have given up on this one.
This summer, I took a 5 wk old 8MP Digital Rebel, purchased through Amazon, on vacation to British Columbia in July. On a hike in the Canadian Glacier National Park, on a drizzly day, I would take the camera out of the case, take a shot or two, put it away, wipe it off every now and then. Towards the end of the day, I powered it down and it never came back on. Tried the "dry it out" regimen in the user's guide, no luck. It became "luggage" for the rest of the trip. Used my trusty 4.1MP Sony DSC-S85 after that. I'm sure its my fault, but ... you know ... I didn't handle it with any less care than 5 other cameras I've owned. Sent it to Canon for repair ... they said moisture exposure is not covered under the warantee. Gave me a $MANY estimate to repair. Grumble, grumble. Sent it to Sanford Camera Repair for a second opinion and they said could not be fixed. Thinking of buying one? Think "fair weather camera". Good for birthday parties in the back yard, maybe, (if no pool ... or sprinklers ... or drooling golden retrievers.)
First off, the shipper did not send me a "Metra" product. and it was not as advertised. the item i recieved is completely different than the one in the picture.
I bought this unit in July of '07. It was my first GPS unit and I was very impressed with it. The screen is bright and easy to read and the voice prompts and speed sensor are nice features. My major gripe with this product relates to the vehicle power cord. The car plug was defective and literally fell apart after only a few uses. I have power plugs that I use regularly that are several years old and they are holding up just fine so I must assume this is a manufacturing defect. I contact their customer service number, placed the order for a replacement and waited and waited and waited. At some point a few months ago I contacted the company to learn that the part was on back order. So I waited a few more months and today, after six months of waiting, I called the company again only to learn that they lost my order! I am more than half way through their warranty period and I still don't have a functioning product. Fortunately, I am told that they now have the item in stock and the are sending a replacement which I will have in 10-14 days. If I ran this company, I would be deeply apologetic for the defective product and automatically extend the warranty period with my most sincere apologies.
I recently purchased the TX-1000 and RF base device. I was surprised to find that the instruction manual wassimilar to a digital watch, i.e. how to set the time, date and color. Nothing else, I invite you to pull up the14 page color sales brochure. In the brochure it lists an email address to download the "true manual" with thecodes and system information...all you are required to do is register, and there lies the problem. You must be adealer to obtain the registration code. I sent a request through Amazon to obtain the registration code and theyare "looking into it". Meanwhile I have invested over $500 in a device that is of no value and cannot be programmedwithout employing one of the URC installers. So if you ahve the technical ability and skill, run, don't step awayfrom this device and company as they are not selling items for the end user to install.I have never experienced a situation like this from Amazon, as they have always done their homework in the past,but they missed this one. I hope that you don't fall victim to the same waste of time and energy that I have wastedwith UDC.
I guess I just expected more after reading the reviews. I liked the tilting action of the screen, helpedwith sun reflection. Easy to use plug n go type action, but the sound quality was very very disappointing. The whole reason behind getting it was so I could listen tomusic. Quality was so bad I only use it when I have no radio signal.
Cable arrived defective. Audio quality is horrible and cable is unusable. I tried the cable with my headphones. Every time the cable moves: there is static, the left/right/both ear(s) stops receiving sound, the volume changes, part of the audio signal is lost (i.e. no bass or sounds like music is being played underwater). Have to constantly fiddle with the cable to get it into the "right" position so that I can hear anything at all. I know the cable is defective and not my headphones as my headphones work with another audio cable I own. I bought this one because it's longer than my other one, but unfortunately, it's a piece of garbage.
I bought this for a party and it did pretty good. Now I will use it in our screen room..sound is good but not great.
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.
There is no display light in the caller ID panel. I read the reviews and was aware of it not being there but had no idea how poorly the display was so uinreadable. Terrible waste of money for the huge inconvenience of this badly designed sysytem. Othereise the phones works all right.Dr J Dallas, TX
Battery failed to charge, in either of my UPSes -- and I find on attempting a return that Amazon does not offer returns for this item. In retrospect, I see, now, that this is mentioned in the product description -- but a little too meekly, in my opinion.If I could rate it lower, I would -- for the quality of the product shipped, Amazon's inexplicable return policy, and Amazon's less-than-prominent "no return" warning. For items that cannot be returned, Amazon should make this clear during checkout, providing an explicit warning dialog that the customer must accept to continue with the purchase.Thank you, Amazon! (substitute for "thank" at your discretion)
I bought the Zune for my daughter for Christmas, she really wanted to have one. After I got home and read the packaging it states that only Windows(tm) operating system can be used with the Zune. Back to the store, get a refund, and finally bought an iPod. Stupid Microsoft and stupid me for not even thinking that Microsoft would be stupid.
Terrible... Although finding an open frequency is tough in Dallas, I think the iTrip's signal strength is the problem. I have an exterior antenna ('94 Ford Explorer), and the sound quality is only halfway bearable if I put the iPod/iTrip on the corner of the dashboard as close to the windshield and antenna as possible. I've switched to a cassette adapter and am MUCH happier with it. Please don't be fooled by the four- and five-star reviews - these must be from people who are too ashamed to admit they bought such a piece of garbage!
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...
Speed was terrible. No matter how much I tried to reconfigure the settings I couldn't get to function properly. Returned router within 2 weeks.
This drive has an extremely high failure rate. Mine functioned well for several hours and then-- dead. What an overwhelming disappointment.
I purchase three sets of headphones and have only opened one to date. One side does not seam to have sound for some reason?
This is a versatile recorder but it is NOT recommended to anyone that wants to send their recordings to other people or even keep their recordings for the future. The recordings can only be read and edited using a Panasonic software (Voice Studio) which is incompatible with anything else. If you want to save your recordings in mp3, first you have to save to .wav using the proprietary software, then transform wav to mp3 using another software. On top of that, if (as it happened to me) you lose or damage the CD with the Voice Studio installer, there is NO way to get a copy from Panasonic or anyone else. It is absolutely mind-boggling why Panasonic would not offer this software for free, as you cannot use it unless one buys the recorder first.Bottom line: if you want to keep your recordings in a computer, make sure you buy a recorder that records directly in a known format (preferably mp3). Do not buy this product.
Had this Mp3 player two weeks and the volume up botton stopped working, I took the player apart and resoldered the micro switchand that solved the problem.As I'm electronic technician this wasen't much of a problem for me but to all others consideringthis product beware the construction of this thing is hardlyrugged. On the plus side it has great sound and the battery life is pretty good, it also supports low bitrate files which is why I bought it.Hope my little review helps with your buying decision.
My mom purchased a Coby brand MP3 player about two or three years ago (an MP-C848), and so far it has performed really well. So when I decided to get an MP3 player for myself, I thought this one would be a good choice. It's a different model, but is about the same price as the one my mom bought, so I had high expections for it. I was soon disappointed.A recurring problem I had was that some of the files would play fine through the first half of the song, but as it got toward the end the player would suddenly cut to the middle of a different song. Sometimes deleting and re-adding the file would fix the problem, but then the player would start doing the same thing to a different song.Now, after only five months of moderate use, the play button has ceased to function.I recommend looking elsewhere if you want a player that's reliable.
This is the only answering machine that I've ever owned that records hang-ups. On an average day, I get several hang-ups (probably from telemarketers), so it's absolutely necessary that an answering maching be able to tell when the caller has hung-up and NOT record the &quot;message&quot; (i.e. the long silence and then the dial-tone). Otherwise, it's not a bad product.
It's not okay! I can only control the volume using my IPOD, which makes for limited sound. I wanted to love this unit for the look, the price, and the brand. It seems that the Pink one is the only one with the intermittent complaint about the volume controls. I do think the controls work on some units, and doesn't on others. I paid $50 for the unit, and was disappointed. I had to return it. If you're thinking of getting this color DON'T! Try the black or white one. It might actually work...no complaints from those purchasers that I can tell.
Fine keyboard, exactly what I expected. I was replacing a similar keyboard where the letters had worn off the keys. Guess what? Withing six months an even worse problem (letters wearing off on the keys)with this keyboard! NOT recommended!!
The sizes listed for these are incorrect. The product information says they are 1.5" across the flange. They are only 1.125". They are the same standard small size that most of them are. Unfortunately, I needed the large size and these are not it!
I bought these because I trust Sony quality and because they seemed like a good deal at $17.99. However, I am anxiously awaiting another set of headphones to replace these after just a month. I need some sturdy headphones for my daily 45-minute bus ride. I thought the big cups on these would block some of the noise around me. The weird thing is, it actually amplifies it. Put these headphones on and you can hear a conversation two rows back on the bus that before you would not have even noticed. It's sort of like listening into a seashell. I hate these headphones and I will stomp them to death as soon as a replacement arrives. They are not particularly uncomfortable, but I have grown to hate them with a passion in only two weeks. The cord is really really long and will not even stay in a tight knot. Good non-tangle headphones. Bad-usability headphones.
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.
My dad bought me these last year for my birthday because I always have headsets on and he's worried I'm going to go deaf. At the time, it seemed like the ultimate, spectacular gift.... I couldn't wait to pull my cd player out of my bag and listen. As soon as we got to our usual company selves shouting and throwing things, I decided to put them on. I have never been so disappointed in my life. the sound quality is no better than that of a very simple pair of Sony's I got with a .... portable tape player.... after the rebate. These squeeze my head so badly I always get a headache after wearing them, and while the sound qaulity is good, it's not worth [it]...! Look, if you want a nice pair of headphones, try something from Koss, a cheap pair of Memmorex or a nice set of earhuggers( Although I find those very uncomfortable, too.) Maybe I just have a big head, maybe you'll think this is the dandiest product made, maybe you'll love them, but I would save my money for something better.
I owned this player less than 24 hours before it died on me. Fortunately, it's covered under a warranty and the service people seemed easy to work with (I think because they've had to service the warrantly a lot on this item), but you have to dish out the money for the postage. The good: the player is compact and easy to use when it works. The bad (besides not working at all): the volume jumps from just barely audible to loud. This was a bargain for me because I used a certificate to pay for it, but I would discourage anyone from paying the retail price for this.
I bought this modem thinking that it was compatible with Linux since it is an ISA modem. However, I wasn't able to make it work on Linux. The reason for this is that the modem is a &quot;winmodem&quot;. This is a modem that only works with windows 95/98/NT, etc. The drivers that come with the modem could cause problems with some sound cards so you might need to download the latest drivers form Digicom. The modem performance under windows is satisfactory. It has all the typical features of a 56K modem. So if you want a cheap but good modem and you do not care if does not work in Linux, then this modem is ok, but I you are one that has multiple operating systems in your computer I suggest you buy a modem that is not OS dependent.
I bought this battery when my original one failed to hold a charge. This was almost useless as a replacement. It was good for about a month and now lasts for fewer than 10 pictures, without flash. Even my old Canon Lithium battery works better. Definitely look elsewhere.
If the product works fine and you never have any questions then it might be ok. But even if you have a simple question, Sony will probably not be able to answer it and they will then suggest you call them (and go through those endless menus and then be put on hold forever). All I wanted to know is how to hook up an MP3 Player which this model is supposed to be able to handle. Sony told me I would have to buy a $100 adapter! I told them I also have a Dual Marine CD Player and it came with the Adapter! Regardless of what or how I asked the question they had the same answer, I really believe they are instructed to sell this adapter even if the customer does not need it. I figured out how to connect the MP3 Player on my own, I tried the adapter that came with the Dual CD Player, selected AUX on the Sony and everything worked fine. Yet Sony could not seem to figure this out. Why does a company have a customer service dept when all they hire are people who don't have a clue? I will never buy another Sony product.
I purchased this case using my iPhone so I never saw the small print that says it wont fit my MacBook Pro that it only would fit older models. Why on earth dont they tell you that right in the title? What a waste of money! The company never returned my request for a return and I see that they will charge me 30% re-stocking fee + return shipping to send it back! I'm furious! What horrible a customer service solution to an issue THEY could have avoided with proper marketing!
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.
I purchased this cable to hook up my Mac Pro with A Samsung 1080P DLP. My fault for not doing my homework and realizing that "high integrity" is not high resolution. This cable will only do up to 1280 x 720. It will not do 1900 x 1200 resolutions. Bought an Atlona VGA/SVGA High Resolution Video Cable instead.
The first one did not work, (why wasn't it tested before being sent out)?They sent another box that looked like it had been sitting in a garage for a couple of years, (dirty and dented) but it worked. I paid for a new box and received a used product. Too much hastle to send back. I will never order from them again.
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.
I bought this for my wife for her birthday. It does not work out of the box, it powers on for 2 seconds and then powers off. We tried multiple new batteries, it's just broke as is. It does work as a USB drive, it just does not play mp3's.Save your money or spend more for something of higher quality.
This appeared to work great for a few weeks, and then the bulb stopped working. We bought a new one thinking it may be a faulty bulb, but that one wouldn't work either. We took it in to where we bought it and no one was able to see what was wrong. We were just out of luck...):We spent the rest of last summer dealing with it (and getting bit!), but after reading more reviews, I am off to order the Flowtron zapper. Here's hoping for better luck!
I was using this unit to power a small cooler, 6 amps. Unit kept tripping and resetting. Had about a 50% duty cycle.. Using a recommendation from another reveiw, I installed a small pc cooling fan on top, to draw air past the heat sink as well as out of the case . Has run 10+ hours a day since then no problem. With out a cooling fan, there is a heat/reset issue. Just wish that they had incorporated a fan in the original design.
The performance of this scanner is execrable. On RARE occasions, it surprises you with a perfect scan of an entire line of text. On the other 24 scans, the quality ranges from totally garbled (not one character correct) to its "high quality" of text requiring a minimum of 5 corrections per line.The only possible justification for buying this pen scanner is to use with a notebook in a library where a copier or flatbed scanner isn't available. Even then, be prepared to scan each line 5 or 6 times to get a usable entry (which will still contain errors).I gave this product 1 star because that's the lowest option. It deserves a zero or lower.The two 5-star ratings above can ONLY have been given by ringers, in my opinion.
These keys are low quality and do not work very well - better to buy Audi original tool - or make your own.
These crapped out on me after a few months. the left front speaker crackled a lot.
Let's make it short story. It extremly difficult to find the set-up where the sounds is clear. And when it works it's for an extremly short period of time. I would not recommend this item at all.
I love these new drives. I have a total of three, currently, all from various companies. The Sandisk served me well for the first few months. Of course, there were the occassional corrupted files, but that even happens on floppies - so there's no big deal. Then, one day, my disk completely stopped working on me. I'm still waiting for a response from their support team. Overall, the Sandisk is a good buy, but it runs the risk of dying. However, I don't plan on buying another one of these from this company. One death is more than enough - I'll stick with my Jumpdrive, thank you!
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.
I would not recommend this to anyone who isn't a computer person who can patiently troubleshoot.It does not work with Yahoo Music, NBC Video, Amazon Digital Download videos...I wasted my time and money. It's not maturing fast enough.
For the cost it is horrible. If you want a good mp3 play that will hold 5000 mp3s then check out the Rio Karma. It is a much better mp3 company and is a lot more reliable with windows computers. If you own a Mac (i feel sorry for you) then it is a great mp3 player to own. Also I dont really see the point in owning a player that holds 5000 songs unless it is the Phat Noise/Kenwood Music Keg.
These are supposed to be noise isolating and they don't do it at all. They don't fit in my ears, either, despite the different attachments. Overall, the pair I had before that cost half of the price were much better.
never ever works! I've had this tv for 3 months, and i cant even get a DVD to play anymore. it used to just skip all the time, taking about 10 tries to finally get a DVD to play, now they wont play at all. it keeps giving me the error: please insert a playable disc!!! i even tried putting in a dvd that i watched previously on this tv. its a piece of junk. And i took it to get repaired, the warranty doesnt include labor! and they said nothing was wrong with it. so i wasted fifty bucks for nothing. And!!!!!!!!!!! when i watch tv half the time i dont get a color picture. DONT BUY THIS TV
This item is not compatible with my iPhone 4s. Judging by the rest of the feedback on here, it doesn't appear to work with anyone elses either.
The left channel started going out only after 2 weeks of use. Do not buy! Terrible quality! Amazon needs to make sure the things they sell are of reasonable quality.
I rarely give bad reviews to something, mostly because i usually research the heck out of anything well before i buy it. So while I ended up giving this product away after the first time I used it, I don't feel like I can give it the worst rating since I only used it once. A lot of the issues I had with it (syncing was cumbersome and didn't work well, i had to attempt it several times, resetting the device requires you to remove the clip that covers the battery slot, then remove the battery slot cover, etc...) I probably would have worked around them given enough time.In the end this product wasn't usable because it simply stopped working after 410 degrees. The second it hits 411 degrees, it goes to 'hhh' instead of the temperature. I had to dig through the sheets of documentation to find out that it doesn't support anything higher then that and just defaults to 'hhh' when it does. This is probably not something that would affect most people who bought (or are going to buy) it, but it should have been somewhere in the product specs or the reviews, not buried in the troubleshooting section of the manual. My grill regularly gets up in the 500-600 range when searing steaks or cooking pizza's, so the whole point of buying this was to replace the non-digital one i have today (which tops out at 730-ish). Sadly, it's useless to me so i ended up giving it away to my neighbor who uses a gas grill. Buyer beware and all that.
I purchased this item and an Ipod for my mother for Christmas. The sound is great on the item and she loves the ease of use.However, this item will not charge the newest generation of Ipod. When I asked JLB they explained that Apple changed their software so it wont charge. To add to my frustration, they didn't offer any assistance on this matter but blamed Apple for the problem.This defeats half the purpose for this item, so the Ipod just dies on the speaker system. With the level of service I received from them I plan on never purchasing their products again.
It was DOA from a torn cable. Cheap enough I didn't bother with an RMA, but certainly not a high-quality item.
Dont waste your money on this! Tech support stinks.Its also not totally PPPoE compliant like they claim.When my ISP went to PPPoE it put this router rt314 right out of buisness, and netgear techs could not make it work!
Summary:1) All of the performance reviews you've seen are true. It is a pretty good radar receiver. The V1 has better raw performance but the Escort is close behind and is more user-friendly.2) The unit overheats. They all do. This is a design flaw and NOT a sample defect. Yours will too, eventually. Most of these reviews come from initial use and not long-term ownership. Factor in the cost of repairs and the value proposition it offers over the V1 disappears.I had two BEL detectors before my Escort. BOTH failed after just over a year of use from overheating. There is no remedey for this. Repaired units evenutally failed as well.Thinking I'd learned my lesson, I bought the X50. I didn't know that the year before my purchase BEL had bought Escort and now both companies sell the same detectors in different shells. Lo and behold, the Escort went belly up at the 18-month mark, and the repaired unit lasted another 7 months.BEL/Escorts are duds; there's no other way to put it. The price advantage they have over the V1 is wasted on out-of-warranty repairs. Get a V1 and save yourself the headaches. Pay attention to the negative reviews. They are not sample defects; they are not the left end of the bell curve (no pun intended). There's something wrong with these units that BEL/Escort will not address from one generation to the next.
This product has got to be the worst thing I have ever had the misfortune to buy. This thing breaks constantly; first it was a read access error for months, now it just freezes. This isn't every once in a while either, it's 9 out of 10 times I turn it on, it won't work. Also, it can hold 20 gigs, but if you have 5 gigs of mp3's, with maybe a couple folders, it slows down considerably during operations. So if you would like to skip maybe 5 or more songs in a row, it becomes very annoying. The tech support is horrendous. For the amount that this unit costs, you'd think that it would be reliable, or that they could have some good support since it fails so often, but they have neither. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
worst.camera.EVER!
These speakers are pretty nice. They are clean, attractive and yield very well defined sound. In fact, for the price that I paid for them, they are quite extraordinary speakers. However, beware purchasing them from Amazon especially with the "in stock soon" qualification. I ordered similar speakers from Amazon and they never got them in (after months of insisting that they would be available soon.) I ended up getting these speakers for much less elsewhere and, while I'm very happy with them, I'd be very hesitant about buying them here without guaranteed delivery. Basically, the speakers are nice, but Amazon has some delivery issues regarding this brand. Do NOT get in line unless you're prepared to be disappointed.
I bought this to archive paper (like bills). The auto document feeder scans 2 pages, then says: out of memory, close programs to free up disk space. I have a brand new computer w/ 512k memory and an Athalon XP 2500 processor. This error is clearly from the Scan Wizard software the scanner comes with. I have rebooted and reinstalled to no avail. All in all I spent about 3 hours trying to scan 20 pages. Now I'm going to return it and buy the HP model with auto document feeder for $299. I guess you get what you pay for at only $140 for the Microtek 5950.
First off, we would have been happy with any old 802.11b router/access point, since for most people including ourselves the cable/DSL Internet connection is slower than even 802.11b, but this was the only thing available in the local store and we needed to get online (I'll believe all those who see increases in Internet speed when I see objective analysis).Got the unit home and it works fine in wired mode. However, my partner's Thinkpad T40P, with dual mode B/G connection can't connect (it connects fine to numerous other wireless access points), and my Toshiba M200, with standard Centrino 802.11b, is constantly disconnecting.Called Belkin tech support 6 days ago and the lines were busy, send an email 6 days ago and got an automated acknowledgement but there has been no follow up from Belkin.(Another hint for Belkin, besides providing tech support: if you call your product "PRE-N," maybe the search engine should support hyphens instead of truncating the query to "PREN." Some consumer oriented usability testing and engineering might be in order here).I will say one thing, the signal strength remained at "Excellent" through two solid walls. But we have work to do and are using this overpriced collection of plastic and metal in wired mode now. Some things you need to just work.
I bought my first set of these in June, 2010 for $4.27. Great price for the sound quality. Ten months later, for no discernible reason, the left earpiece went out.OK, I figured, they were only $4.27 - besides, perhaps I did something to cause it (unlikely, because I'm gentle with my electronics).So, I bought another pair in April of 2011 for $4.80 (tax this time, doncha know). This pair lasted six months before it became necessary to wiggle the plug to get the left headphone to work.If you don't mind replacing these every 6-10 months (that's my experience, anyway), these are a great budget pair of headphones: they sound good, and are comfortable. I'd prefer to pay double, or even triple, the price and have a set that would last for at least a couple of years.Why must so many products be designed this way?! It's bad for the environment, and it's inconvenient for me.
So my TV makes this popping noise with the sound and is especially aparent when the tv is in the srs surround sound mode. I was so amped for this tv but so far its been a huge bust. Maybe I one of the few, but so far samsung has had very mediocore service, from customer service to the repair technician. They arent going to let me send it back until the repair guy trys 3 times to fix it. It already needs a new mother board. I didnt even know tvs have monther boards. Also the S-video cable was very hard to install the prongs for my dvd player. Also for people that have the tv now. Do not use "Dynamic Mode" it comes this way and the picture looks great. But your contrast is set at 100 and will burn out your bulb real quick FYI. Move to around 85 to save the life of your bulb. So far some HD channels look great some mediocore. It might be my cable box. I dont know the espn baseball games look good and the FOX games look like garbage. As for videogames it works great on my 360 and there really is no lag problems. I have to miss time from work now and now I regret not buying a flat pannel.Update: Its been almost 18 days now since I called Samsung and their technician keeps reschdueling with me. This has been a horrible experience. I also notice alot of motion blurr on hdtv channels when the camera moves really fast, like tracking a homerun leave the park. So mad I bought this thing.Update. August 08 I need another motherboard. Samsung is hastling over whether or not they will replace my tv. My audio out does not work now. Way to go samsung. The part is on back order. So I take it this happens all the time. Terrible, terrible purchase. Do you know how much of a pain this is to take time off of work to meet a repair guy 3 times in a month? Samsung I need a new tv. NOWUpdate: August 14th Samsung has been a nightmare to deal with. After calling on hours on end once a day for the past month they finally are replacing my tv. Good luck if anything ever goes wrong with your tv. This has been THE worst experience as far as purchasing a big ticket item.An Insider Tip if you have to deal with their customer service dept. Immediately Ask for an ERC, they over see the customer service reps and have authority to solve your issues.If I could give this tv 1 star I would. For some reason I cant change it. Anyways. I honestly think Samsung has posted the majority of these reviews so be careful.
NO STARS for this product - it is very uncomfortable to wear the ear pieces (plugs) are painful, it is heavy and slips off my head, when I try to grab it from slipping I naturally put my hands on the outer ear pieces which screws up all the digital buttons and the reception is fair. There wasn't a 0 Star to choose.
This product started out great at the beggining but when the software was downloaded it began to mess up my computer! now my whole computer is dis-colored and screwed up! i completely recomend that you do NOT get this product. such a waste!
I purchased the HP 15 Black Ink Cartridge (C6615DN) recently and printed 20 pages. It ran out of ink! It is now showing faded red. Is there any recourse for this defective product? I paid about $28 for it and it is useless. Any ideas?? Is Amazon responsible for a refund or a replacement?I appreciate any help.
this was not even a belkin it was a phillips, it works, but i don't particularly like being lied to.
Don't buy this. Whale garbage. Made of plastic not metal. Fan speed is slow. I purchsed one from ebay that is made of metal and the fan speed is stronger.
After researching on a PDA and reading all the reviews here, I got my husband a Tungsten E, from Amazon, for Christmas. It supposed to be &quot;the best in the category&quot;. It is a sharp looking handheld.However, yesterday, barely into the second week of the Tungsten's life, Having the palm in his back pocket, my husband sort of leaned against a table, (not even hard!) and the screen is gone! The image we get now on the screen is like a piece of burned paper ash. After talking to his collegues at work, my husband found out that cracked screen is the #1 problem in all Palm products! (Ours is not physically cracked.)Tungsten might be &quot;the best&quot; as a lot of people here said. It is sure VERY expensive to begin with, too!!!
When I received the DVDS the inside spindle rod was broke in half , I have had 11 of the DVDs so far ,still have about 50 more left to write ,to have a defect on the edge where they are coming apart they will not write with this defect. The DVDs seam to separate into 2 discs
Excellent sound, easy setup, usable as a home theater system with limited inputs. That is all great, but once the system fails, well, time for another. As many one star reviewers mention, the tower will fail at some point. Over a three year period I went thru two of these systems, now I have retired the idea of replacing it and am choosing a home theater system with an av receiver, there are plenty on amazon favorably reviewed.Also, I never paid more than $400 for this system, where they get the $900+ price tag is beyond me.In short, two stars because when it works its great, but don't expect longevity from this system. Now I have two of these speaker systems, the woofer is useless because is integrated with the tower.
i bought it to use with my skype and the microphone broke down after 2 days!!!!don't buy it
This product does not work, and the poorly written documents and difficult-to-use software do not help. I tried everything, from upgrading the printer driver (to the latest XP-compatible version), to differnt length USB cables, to no avail. Avoid this turkey.
After returning two similar iGo adapters (which didn't work even just out of the box), I was initially pleased when the Belkin unit did work, most of the time. Ahh, that satisfaction was short-lived.It started acting flakey after just a few weeks, and has now failed entirely. Hard to say what the problem is, but it appears to be the connection to the main A/C plug.Now it's just an expensive paperweight that never comes on.
The DLO jam jacket is one of the bad ipod mini skins on the market. This case is crap because it ripped so I tokk it off my mini and I dropped it so it broke. But I have a replacement now. The screen protector is slilicone so it sticks to the screen and it collects dust too much. I now have an Xtrememac clear ipod mini case. The silicone is thicker and it has better protection. It has no screen protector but i made a better screen protector for it. I don't recomend the Dlo Jam jacket for people who want to get their money's worthAlso one more thing, the jamjacket sticks to your ipod.I recomend The iskin or Xtrememac.
I'm not totally upset as I'm only out $2.00 but I'm a little upset. I bought this thinking that I could hook up some real headphones to my phone. If you plan on doing this DON'T BUY IT!!!!! The jack is a four connection jack, headphones are only a three connection. The right speaker will not work, it is acting as the microphone.
The Tivo arrived DOA. After waiting 24 minutes on the phone on a call I had to pay for, the customer service rep was rude.I was then told I had to box up the unit and ship it at my own expense to the service center.Instead, I returned it to Best Buy and got a ReplayTV.
If you are buying this for the 802.11a don't bother. After fighting to get it even working with factory defaults I finally got it up and running. Then I opened port 80 on my firewall and the router crashed and I had to hard reset it. Once I finally got it to connect agian I could not enable WEP. Once you enable WEP on the 802.11a network the network stops broadcasting. So long as all you want out of it is factory defaults you may be ok.The product basically does not work at all for 802.11a.
i was sent the wrong logitech webcam. I had specified a mac compatible Notebook Pro version and I got the Windows one. I sent it back
I bought this DVD player and car kit from WalMart. I used it on a weekend road trip to keep my boys occupied. It was noisy, tracked poorly, skipped every few minutes, and by the last half hour of the movie it wouldn't play at all. I tried playing about 6 different DVDs with this-- all with the same result. 2 of the DVDs couldn't even be read. It seemed cheaply made and you had to STUFF HARD to get everything into the bag it came with, so there was no room for additional DVDs. I immediately returned this player and bought an Audiovox D1708 from QVC. It's quiet, feels solid and has played all the DVDs perfectly that the Magnavox wouldn't. There's even room in the bag for a couple of DVDs.
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.
I wanted a mouse to help improve game play on Neopets flash games, accurate and quick clicking is essential.With all the adjustments possible with G5, it's impossible to use, even in standard programs, having to click twice to select and option, readjust on drop downs... it just doesn't click where it's supposed to.This might be a good mouse for action software, I haven't tried that, but for the games I play this mouse is useless.After using it for a frustrating 6 weeks, I tried MS Wheel Mouse Optical USB 3902C693 and it's simply amazing. Of course it's an obsolete mouse you can only buy used on e-bay.
The drive worked fine until it started hanging up the computer and then it died. A friend of mine also had one and he too said his died. So be warned. Save everything regularly and don't put anything on that you don't have elsewhere.
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!
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.
I had high hopes for my new G4000A. It arrived!! I programed it for 25 stations and sat back to scan my selection. The transition between stations was annoying because of a loud cracking sound when it went from one station to another. It bothered me. Maybe I am use to my very old, (15years) Radio Shack DX-375, which makes a silent transition. I tuned to 570 a.m out of L.A. I live in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, 150 mi. south of L.A.I could hear it but so weak I could not understand what they were saying. Compared it to 5 other portables I have and everyone of them came in loud and clear. I will try to send it back. There must be something wrong with it because I have read so many great reviews.
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.
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 $$.
Loved this dryer for the first month. Completly died after one month of light use. Avoid at all cost. Died right after the return period expired.
I bought this printer in March of 2007 hoping to use it's Bluetooth capabilities as well as print out some super photos for scrapbooking. Well, the bluetooth feature required a $50 USB adapter and it didn't print one photo of any quality I would ever use for any purpose. Oh well, at least I still have a printer to print school and work documents right? No. I'd say about 50% of the time I would click "print" it would throw back an "ERROR 5700" code. As long as I powered the printer down and the turned it back on it would print.....maybe 75% of the time. I had a fatal error in September of 2007 (6 months later) which required that it go in for repair (for 4 weeks). Then in February of 2009 (out of warranty) it contracts another fatal error. I will give kudos to Canon Tech Support who waived the $9.99 service fee since I had previous issues with this printer. Also, I was given a 15% discount (yay?) for a new canon printer. Meanwhile, I have $50 worth of unused ink cartridges that are pretty much worthless. Looking at all the positive reviews out there, I suppose I got a lemon, but seriously...I hate this printer.
I loved my Tungsten E at first--at least for the first 4 months; then it quit working and I had to perform a soft reset periodically. Lo and Behold! There is a REASON this is one of the 3 Palm PDAs that only has a 90 day warranty as opposed to a ONE YEAR warranty. It quit about 10 days after the warranty was up. Now, I have to perform a soft reset every single time I start up, which makes it highly impractical for whipping out and entering a Dr. apt or phone number on the spot. I am very unhappy because all this info will be lost unless I purchase ANOTHER Palm product. I suppose a solution would be to take my chances with another Tungsten E, which I am happy with WHEN IT'S WORKING, and purchase an extended warranty. Or I could buy a Tunsten T3 for an additional $200 and get the 1 year warranty. Or get another brand and lose 6 months of data. So annoying.
I purchased this printer last week, I have about 200 pictures to print from a family vacation. I was able to print about 100 pictures, for the price of the printer, the pictures were not half bad!!I needed to purchase new cartridges. Let the printer sit for a few days and then put in the new cartridge. I went to turn the printer on a few hours later and nothing!! I then plugged and unplugged it a few time and finally the light on the on/off button started to blink, but nothing...the screen was blank and no movement. I hit a bunch of buttons..still nothing. I unplugged it again for few minutes, plugged it back in...no blinking lights...nada!! My poor little printer was DEAD!! The moral of the story...it lasts for 100 prints.
It is the perfect size to operate on a laptop on your lap. I liked it so well after a week that I bought a second one. However, after two months, the first mouse worked very poorly (scrolling a click-selecting were very delayed and intermittent) without completely dying.
This Cassette Adapter does dont work with my Apple I-touch and i am very dissapointed with being mislead into this product!
Had high hopes for this JVC VCR, since I already own a JVC TV. This item is an early version of what VCR's became. With 2-button recording and practically impossible to program I quickly returned it for a refund.
did not have female connetor so i could notinstall it with out buying more partsi think connetor shoud have been incluled
I learnt a hard lesson here - you get what you pay for. I needed to replace a VGA cable that had ferrite cores to eliminate interference. These cables failed badly. I'm using a 1920x1080 24" monitor with a Dell PC. After switching to these cables, the computer couldn't even recognize the monitor it was using a couple of minutes ago. The image was ghosting and blurry. Obviously, the signal is so degraded with these cables, that the video card couldn't detect the monitor and even with tweaking, the image was still blurry and ghosting. The final straw was that the screws didn't line up with the slots, so it was difficult to connect the cable securely.
I sure wish I had the fantastic experience other reviewers had with this unit.I won't address the features or picture quality. They're fine.The problem I've had is it breaks.I got mine in 9/03. It is residing in my local Authorized Repair facility. For the third time. Here are the details:1. Firewire input failure. Repaired.2. Remaining inputs failed. Repaired.3. It's 1/19/04 as I write this. The unit has been in the shop since late Dec. '03 with its latest hissy-fit. This time it refused to burn-most of the time-and when it did the disks came out hotter than fresh asphalt and wouldn't finalize. The repair guys tell me it is taking so long because they cannot get the necessary part(s) from Panasonic.I've complained to Panasonic via their website. Twice. They reply with a canned (read meaningless) reply within a couple of weeks. They don't seem to be terribly interested.My advice: consider another brand.
This flash is slow slow slow, it is not much better than the flash on my 400D as in terms of light but it is cheap, cheap all the way around. The shoe feels like its going to snap when you slide it on. The recharge time is way to slow it fires 1 to 4 versus my built on flash. I would not recommend this at all save you money and buy a Phoenix DZBIS-112CII which is a great budget flash at $80.00 to $90.00 trust me it is worth the wait.
Though I'm not nearly a novice, I found the use of this item most disturbing. The ink is NOT the same as HP's and ended up clogging the ports on my cartridge. I later learned that the poor quality ink had gummed up the print head on my machine! Though Hitachi paid the service bill, the savings in price buying this item are NOT WORTH IT! Save yourself the headache and the service bill... buy the HP version.
I left the plastic film on to protect the front from getting scratched, but it still broke after two months. No sound, picture or power - what gives?Don't pay just for the Apple name - buy a better mp3 player for half the price and double the build quality
This printer server may not work with your old parallel port printer. After connecting to my HP Laserjet 4L printer, I can only print some garbage. Called Motorola customer service and talked to a lady who was very impatient and rude. Then talked to a gentleman who claimed to be her supervisor. I was told it might be HP printer issue since this printer server is too fast. The old printer may not be able to handle it.The reason I give it 2 stars is that it works when I connected it to a newer USB printer.
My tungsten e is not one with the whining noise. But it does crash a lot. I can't use it for long either, b/c the battery life is sooooo short. I used to have a psion revo. My psion revo was stable, and fast. I frequently have to reset my palm tungsten e. The alarm is not very loud at all for agenda appointments (forgettaboutit). I wish I had my psion revo back. Psion went out of the pda business, but they had a great product they just didn't market their product well in the united states. Palm on the other hand, markets their product very well, but as for reliability... It's terrible. I will never agian purchase another palm product.
Like stated in another review "it was too good to be true." I paid only $20.00 as a Christmas present to myself. I couldn't download all of my files and very few of them wouldn't play. The earbuds were very uncomfortable and they didn't last long. I had to buy another set. Everything was good until NOW, IT FREEZES. It's such a headache so, I am buying an ipod, but I should have known. Coby is a cheap brand. I will now use this as a regular jump drive. I would only recommend this for temporary use, but other than that, don't waste your money.
Initially this camera worked fine and I was quite happy with its simplicity and quality. Then, after two months, the shutter system malfunctioned and I could not use the camera. I was in South Africa at the time and took it to Sony South Africa who advised me that the entire shutter system needed replacement. However, because Sony does not offer international warranties, I would have to pay for the repair. This was too expensive and so I shipped the camera to the USA for repair. I waited almost a month for the camera to be repaired and missed videoing my son's 2nd birthday. Then, after receiving the camera back, I used it to video a holiday with the family and also of a house I am building. When I tried to view the finalized DVD's, one was completely corrupted and all the video footage seems to be lost, and the other two will only play on the camera, and not on a PC or DVD player. All Sony can do is say sorry and I am now waiting to hear from their product support department and the repair facility that repaired it. I am reluctant to continue using this camera which I paid a lot of money for. My suggestion is to buy a different brand with a decent international warranty. Sony's warranty in general is very poor and does not say much for the faith they have in their own product. The latest update is that Sony refuses to authorise the Sony service centre in South Africa or the UK to repair this camera even though the current problem was caused by the repair centre in the USA. When I told Sony that I could not call the USA repair centre from South Africa because there is only a 1-800 number listed, they told me to get a relative or friend to call from within the USA. I am totally disillusioned with this company.
The DI-714P+ I purchased was defective from day 1. However, it has now taken me 2 months to go through D-Link's technical support before they finally admited it, and I still have not been able to return it. Trying to get a hold of technical support has been a nightmare. Their email service is of no help, and their phone system habitually disconnects you or does not &quot;understand&quot; your selections. Other times the phone is busy, or the line is dead, or you get dumped into a voicemail box of someone that never calls you. Their technical support is by far the worst I have ever encoutered.If you need a router with a printer port, I strongly recommend the Netgear FM114P. It is a little more expensive, but it also includes a hardware firewall, and a real technical service department. The time I wasted on the D-Link was worth far more than the price difference.
This is NOT the product that arrived. Though it was advertized as OEM it is in fact a brother COMPATIBLE. And a useless one at that. Rather than the hassle of returning it I tried it --- it doesn't work. THIS IS NOT A GENUINE BROTHER PRODUCT. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE -- I regret I can't give this NO STARS -- it doesn't deserve even one.
You have to move the dial really really slowly to pick up any stations. Plus the connection with the headphones doesn't work so most of the time, if you can get a station, you can't hear it anyway. I'm just going to throw it out and keep the headphones as an extra set.
I excitedly bought this item (pretty well list price at WalMart) but when I finally got it all hooked up, the VCR was nearly non-funcional. The picture was shaky and would blip to blue screen intermittently. Although it seemed to record fine, it recorded what the VCR ouput was (shaky, blue screen, etc.). Seemed to me the tracking was off (no real way to fix this manually) in spite of (because of??) the six heads they advertise. The RCA people told me I needed to send it to them for replacement (my shipping costs). Needless to say, I it's not the DVD's that get burned, it's me.
It seems that these come from a lot of factories, and there's no easy way for a buyer to tell what's good. Mine lasted just a few minutes' talk time on full charge, and were returned.
This bag is cute and worked well for a while... but after less than a year (and not many uses) both of the leather handles broke off, just as many other reviewers had happen to them. Invest in a more reliable, better desgned bag for your laptop.
I tried to replace the old wired router BEFSR41 with this wireless WRT54GR because I got a new laptop. The very annoying thing about it was that it lost PPPoE connection too often. When that happened I found out by chance I had to click on 'Save Settings' to reconnect. Another thing is that the Wireless status light kept flashing pointlessly all the time even thought there were apparently no wireless network computers doing any activity. (I am now testing the D-Link DI-634M which has had no disconnections at all for a long time now.)
Hello!! I have a Canon XT modified camera from life pixel and used for astrophotography but for infrared as well. I've been using canon 60mm macro lense with a HOYA R72 infrared filter and photography looks bright even in not too hard sunlight conditions 5 or 6 pm (summer).Today I receive my "Opteka HD 62mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray IR Filter" and try some photos around 4:30pm and photos looks very dark with same configuration, I need more time for a better histogram.Looks like is not a R72
The company canceled this order. They wrote in a timely manner and told me that they had sold out. Then sent my money back.
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.
I loved this camera until it broke down exactly as described by other reviewers. LCD screen is black in all modes, no photos can be taken. It will cost about $150 to fix, which at this point I do not think is worth it. If I have to purchase another camera, I will definitely not be purchasing a sony!
The item did not work. I took it to Best Buy who verified that it didn't work. It only cost less than $2.00 so I am not concerned with it.I write this to help others who might plan to depend on it.
The quality of my Slik 700DX is good. However the mounting plate is poorly designed.Easy to screw in unit makes camera rotation easy when you turn cam on it's side, it doesn't hold the cam steady (D700w24/70)A separate screw to get friction on the cork base might have been a better design
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
No power cord, No Record functionality, No User Manual, No Custom EQ (only presets), No ability to directly copy music to Zune. No useful caring case, No useful earphones, even the ON/OFF is poorly designed.From the moment you open the box you can begin to see that the Zune is a real mess! Everything is aimed at making it look "sexy", with complete disregard for functionality. Installation is bloated with copyright infringement protection, and not much else. On restarting your computer Zune automatically takes control of your computer, grabbing every possible file without allowing you to decide which pictures or music you want on the Zune. Playback has very little customization available. No custom folders, etc. The only things that I found impressive was the radio and the large screen. Very disappointing for anyone wanting media YOUR way.
I bought this television a week ago and I hate it! The picture is constantly blurry, both on cable TV and DVD's. Movement blurs something awful. Images are so often out of focus that everytime I watch it for a couple of hours my eyes are blurred up from trying so hard to focus on the screen. I've tried every adjustment there is and nothing improves it. Another negative fact that you learn as you are setting it up at home is that if the light bulb it uses to project the image onto the screen burns out within a year they will replace it. If it's after a year it is your problem - cost of the new light bulb? $299.99 plus shipping Not something to look forward to. I am so sorry I ever bought this thing!
Okay.. I got this device in the hopes that it would merely do what its advertised to do.. which is *record*.. well.. being a DJ I wanted it to record long mixing sessions (oh.. like 3 hours worth).. Dont bother.. it will [shut down] mid recording, the display will lose its vertical hold (dont ask me how an lcd does that.. it just did). After 2 months of having it the batteries barely hold a charge, and there are many things wrong with the functionality.. like I cant turn it on while its charging.. I have to unplug the charger, turn it on, and then plug the charger back in.. grr.. Id expect a litte more than that for [$$$].
It has quite a few problems but is functional. Got my money back. Thank you. No response from seller..but Amazon gave us money back. Thank you.
Despite other reviews, I find these headphones have very bad sound quality. Everything else is ok! But... What is with the bass dominant sound? I spent hours to balance the bass with the equalizer with no success. At the end I gave up and use my buck cost earbuds with better sound quality. Doesn't worth to return. Trash...
I should have listened to the other reviews. They more or less said that the picture quality was really good but the camera was really slow. I thought, great good pictures I can't go wrong with that. The camera has some nice features I can get some good pics and grow and learn with this one. The face recognition only works about 1 out of 5 times. I think it just takes a good guess and most times it's wrong.Amazon was great I ordered it at regular shipping. They decided to send it extra fast free shipping.Cool 2 days later new camera in hand I take that really cute picture of my grandson. Snap..........1..........2..........3.........4.........5.........6.........7.........8.........9........10........... Ok missed that 1st picture Ill try again. Snap..........1..........2..........3..........4..........5..........6..........7..........8.........9.........10........ OK this time the kid moved , but I got a really good picture of the bookcase where we keep the DVD movies in. The picture came out really great, if the house burns down I can use this for documentation for the insurance company, You can read the title on all 174 movies that we have. I didn't get the grandson , he moved to fast.Ok I made a mistake I wanted camera that I could grow and learn with and I wanted to take a picture of my grandson.I think I'll send this camera back and go with something that consumer reports says has a faster next shot time. They recommend 3 other camera manufactures that have a next shot time of 4 seconds, an hp, sony, or kodak.The problem is to send back the camera I'll have to pay for shipping both ways , the restocking fee, and I will only get a perecetage back for the camera because I opened the package therefore it is now a used camera. Yeah they got a return policy, just make sure you read the fine print.So I'll keep the camera for those outside shots and non moving objectsI am off shopping for a new camera for the inside shots of my grandson. you know the family dinners, the birthday parties, the weddings, just hanging out on grandpa's lap , 85% of my picture taking is inside and trying to catch those fleeting moments. Snap.......... 1.......... 2........... 3........... 4.......... 5.......... 6.......... 7.......... 8.......... 9.......... 10.......... 11.......... 12.......... 13.......... 14.......... As the batteries wear down the time between pictures gets longer and longer.Yep guess I'm going to need a new camera.This time I will go to the store try it out and buy local.
Great idea. Pretty package. Lousy design.The first time the internal fan came on I laughed at how loud it was.The second time the fan came on.. I didn't laugh.It is like having a hair dryer on your dekstop.Do not buy until WD works out this issuse.I called them today and the best advice they could give was"I guess you ought to keep the drive cool" !Come on guys..My LaCie 1 TB USB drive is whisper quiet. All the time.
I was looking for something more flexible, this is hard plastic. Maybe I didn't pay enough attention to the description.
It is a a very disingenuous practice to write a 5 star "customer review" of a product that you are a seller of. Even if it is under the guise of "Additional Product Info!", it is still manipulating the rating system at Amazon, since customers sort searches with average customer rating and your products come out on top. Because of your lack of integrity as a seller, I will never buy a GS Wholesale product. I am also going to complain to Amazon about your rating manipulation.
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.
Bought 100 DVD blanks - so far every one a coaster. Never had this kind of problems with any type of discs. Tried different software and burn speeds but nothing good. Very disappointed - at least they were cheap (...).
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!
Ok, when I saw this, i was thinking that it would solve my problem with a faulty mouse and a dead keyboard. oh god was i wrong. it uses IR signals, so you cant even type with your knees up! for $75 you would expect at least some RF. go away from this product, leave your money in some other companys claws.
I purchased this item (not from amazon) for my HP Pavilion zx5000 series notebook and my computer was not able to register the power supply (it would go into AC mode for two seconds and then switch back to battery) despite the Belkin website claiming compatibility with my laptop.
Bought a Minolta Dimage S414 digital camera,took about 2 weeks to understand all the features of the camera. Then all I could get on the camera display was Err message. Installed new batterys,memory card and still did not work. Called Minolta and they had me send it back to be repaired. Still waiting for camera.Think twice before buying one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DGDKR/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleI connect this monitor to my system and turn it on and the display only lasted a few seconds, I turned it off and back on and the same thing happen I tried it several times and the same thing, the display only lasted a few seconds
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.
Product was a 2.5mm - 3.5mm stereo phone plug adapter (wire pigtail). I was surprised at the very light wire they used, disappointed when a metal shoulder on one of the female connectors broke off on first insertion, and fed up when neither of the two items worked at all. It's trash but so cheap it's not worth the effort to return.
Well i brought the zune with high hopes for it, thinking it would be something somewhat better than a ipod but i was wrong. The first day I got the package and DL the software the whole thing went downhill, next thing i knew the zune itself shutdown and would not connect to the Desktop. I did try doing troubleshooting, and tech support but to no avail the zune did not respond.So what did we learn today, all you gotta do is look up ^
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.
I have a LabelWriter 400. Installed Dymo v8 software for the unit which is fine when it works. I am using Windows 7 (64). It worked ok for a while then started giving me the error code "Object reference not set to an instant of an object." and 51 other errors. Then it locks up my computer. Contacted Dymo support and after a week of back and forth was told to install v7.8 software. I did and it solved the issue, but the software is very, very awkward, almost worthless. I told them I hated v7.8 and wanted to use v8. I got the following response: "I apologize for the inconvenience. The issue is with the .NET framework and WPF. We do not support these issues. These are issues that only Microsoft can resolve. This is a permanent workaround or a workaround until the issue is fixed." This is what is known as kicking the can down the road, i.e. if you have a problem blame the other guy. Version 8 is listed as compatible with Windows 7, which is is not. If their v7.8 does not have the issue with Windows 7 then why does v8? The problem is with Dymo's software and not Microsoft's. So if you have this problem plan on using their version 7.8 software and hope the issue will be resolved by Dymo.
The nano looked pretty beat up when I got it. Also, they never reformatted it, so it had leftover music on it. Not very happy.
This rabbit ears is a piece of junk. I had a $5 garage sale rabbit ears that gets 12 channels. I hooked up this new $40 rabbit ears and got nothing. A piece of junk.
I bought these from Sears... sorry Amazon but it only made me more embittered towards Sears. While it is pretty cool to have the bass throbbing on the back of your neck the novelty soon wears off due to the thin padding in ear plugs and almost angular/sharp seams in the headphones that seem to dig into your ears through the foam. After 1/2 hour they become very uncomfortable as they cut into your ears and pull on your ears as the weighty back end sags on the back of your neck. Do not wear them for more than an hour... I will repeat that. DO NOT WEAR THEM FOR MORE THEN AN HOUR. You may think that you can cope with the discomfert but you soon find your self in great amounts of pain as your ears are raw, red, sore, and it almost feels like you got paper cuts in both ears. They may sound good and be fun for 15 minutes but headphones should be able to be used for more than 1/2 an hour without causing pain. Do not get these headphones I don't care how much of a bass junky you are they aren't worth it. I do however suggest getting a pair of Evergreen RumbleFX headphones from their site rumblefx.comThe Evergreen's sound great and have the comfortable cups on either side with lots of padding and noticeable bass from both the cups and tactile vibration at the same time. Plus their the same price.In closing do your self a favor and DO NOT GET Brain Shakersunless you enjoy the idea of inserting a flesh eating earwig into your ears while putting the back of your neck to a PS2 controller with the rumble function... I'm ranting.just get the Rumble FX's instead and you'll be much happier.
I was very pleased with the price of the printer (I got it for $50 a few months back) and everything was working fine until all of a sudden the ink cartridges wouldn't move anymore. Since I have had the printer for about 4 months, the warranty no longer covers my printer. There's a 30 day guarantee if you live in the U.S. but something like a year for Asia and Europe countries.Anyway, it's stupid to pay for shipping it back to HP, and then have them charge me to repair it cuz it was a cheap printer after all. I might just be better off buying another one. So I opened up the printer (you need a star shaped screw driver cuz HP doesn't want you to fix it yourself) and i found that a piece of plastic that holds the cartridges on to a chain (allowing the ink cartridge to move) broke off. I don't know how this plastic just broke off all of a sudden. It bothers me that I haven't been tossing my printer around and it still broke. I'm just going to fix the problem with crazy glue cuz there is no way I'm paying more money to HP to fix a cheap printer for me.My suggestion: this printer is cheap so don't have high expectations for the quality. It might be best to find a printer with a one year warranty or something.
Be careful with this GBIC, it is actually a re-branded Linksys MGBSX1, it will not work in Cisco brand switches.
I had purchased this to replace a noisy evercool fan in my Tivo. Discovered that this is the same fan with new stickers on one side and different package.
I never recieved the camera that I purchase. There no explanation why the seller send me the camera.
The delivered product was different from the product listed on this page: The delivered product had NO airplane adapter, despite the product description and the linked manual stating otherwise. Since I bought it specifically for use on an upcoming plane trip, this product is completely useless to me. Instead, the product contains an extra cable to connect it directly to a car battery; it also includes a connector for the standard cigarette lighter.If you are only planning to use this product in a car or from a car battery, it may work fine. However, if you are planning to use it on an airplane, you are out of luck.
I was using this device and its working perfect. Then I bought a map update CD for $80+tax+shipping. I did the firmware update. Then for map update, you have to go on the site to receive the activation code. When I put all the information, this is what I getmsxml3.dll error '80072efd'A connection with the server could not be established/mapupdate/inc/conn.asp, line 21Now the bad side is that due to firmware update, I can't use the map application and have to wait till I get the activation code from the site. I have been waiting for more than 6 days, called customer support and was told to wait till the site is fixed. So the GPS is now like a brick with limited functionality. I wanted to use the old map version till the site is fixed, I was told that I have to send the device in to fix it. I guess you can sell a car without an engine and expect the customer to wait till the company figures out where the engine went.
Found this product a little more complicated in format than I'd hoped. Don't like some of the features. I wanted simple calerie counter. This has a few too many required steps.
This product was a big disappointment, since the 1st roll was empty. This product was not packaged, as viewed, so that's where some of the problem enters. The 3 rolls were loose in a box.Thanks to Amazon.com for getting my money back. This is the first (and I hope last) product received through Amazon.com that I have been disappointed with.
Mouse is too small. Buttons are too small. And on a media play mouse, it doesn't even have a mute button!But it looks good and is lightweight. Able to turn off mouse to save batteries.I had problems with the mouse software. I currently have a Logitech cordless optical mouse and cordless keyboard. When I first hooked up the media play mouse (but did not install the software), all functions worked except the media functions (which is exactly what you would expect). But as soon as the media software was installed, the forward and back functions stopped working. Uninstalled and tried again - same result. Since I surf the web alot, the lack of being able to use the back/forward functions makes this mouse next to useless for me.How hard is it to get the software correct? Geez. Very disappointed...
When switching over to a flash player about four months ago, I decided to go with the Zen V Plus. My Zen Nomad had done fairly well over a few years with just a few hiccups. I have become increasingly unhappy with the player as time went on, and am furious at the moment."Design"The play button's integration into the casing itself does not provide a good enough reaction. Often I found myself pushing Play and nothing happened. I would have to really focus my mind on pushing in just the right location to get it to respond. The joystick is not awful, but also not good. I was not fond of scrolling through menus with it and did not like having to push it down to represent a selection. It works though. The volume buttons on the side are fine as well as the power slider."Pocket Player"The whole point of a tiny mp3 player is so you can put it in your pocket and not have to look at it. Therefore, these players need to be easy to use as if you were blind. This particular player almost accomplishes this. The only problem I had was with using the little joystick to move backward or forward a track, as it was easy to make a mistake and go the wrong direction. Other players with dedicated buttons for backward/forward are usually simpler to operate blind."Audio Book Usability"I don't normally listen to music, I do audio books instead. One thing I loved about the Zen Nomad I've had is the way it keeps track of where I am when I pause it to turn it off. The Zen V does not do this. If you pause the Zen V, then shut it off, the player will restart you at the beginning of the track. There is a way to keep you at the same place you were at: you must simply shut the player off first. If you are currently listening to something, then turn the player off, it remembers your location. However, when I am listening to a book, I often pause it for some reason, like to listen to someone else. During that break, it might be 10 seconds, it might end up being 10 minutes, you never know. The player automatically shuts itself off, and when you boot it back up you have now lost your position. Turning it off directly is not a good way to keep your position in a book, pausing is much better."Screen"Not great. The screen has low resolution, things appear very pixelated. I do not fault the player much for that, since I only care about being able to read the text easily. However, it was apparent early on that the sides of the screen were getting darker quickly, which can be seen even when the unit is turned off. Nothing is displayed on the screen unless the backlight is on. Which means, to see what is currently playing or to look at the menu or anything, you must first push a button to make the machine think you are doing something. I prefer if you can look at the screen at any time and tell what is playing.Approximately three months from ownership, the screen died completely. The player still plays music, but as I can no longer look at a menu at all to change the selection, the player is now worthless."Help Request"I began a help request with creative after going through their website and doing every single thing possible on their troubleshooting pages. The website is a major chore, as after every link you click you have to re-enter your product information, "America" "Music Player" "Zen" "Zen V Plus". This was really annoying. I sent a detailed amount of information when giving a description of the problem I was having, a dead screen, and 24 hours later I got a response saying that it does sound like a problem and to request an RMA, then listed possible charges that would occur. Charges? It is just over 3 months old and still under warranty. Then, I loved the bottom of the email which said why don't you go buy an accessory for your player here? Going through the website again for the RMA, they want to charge $25 for labor. Labor?! The thing is broken, this is a parts issue and the player has a 1 year parts warranty. I just wanted it replaced because it broke. I emailed my complaint about $25, they responded 24 hours later again and said that the $25 is so they can test the player out and make sure it is broken. I understand their reasoning to an extent, however this bugs me to no end. I went through their troubleshooting for them, I just want a replacement. By the way, this second email referred me at the end to a handful of other products to buy as well, just to make me even angrier. Now, I had to make a decision. I was never pleased with the product from the start, it was not great, but I could use it.My question was this: is this player worth $25? I know I could not get a comparable player for $25, so it was do I want to spend $25 and still be unhappy with the product and hope that it does not die again...or spend more for something else?I decided to go for a different brand.
I got this for a gift for someone and it said it works with an ipod,but it does NOT and I had to get another adapter which cost me an extra $20.00 so I was very unsatisfied with these speakers. :(
I bought this for my new DSC-P200 camera and it worked for about 2 months. Then out of the blue I got the "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) and have not been able to format it using the camera. Even after inserting it many times the camera does not recognize the memory stick anymore. It works fine in a Laptop with built-in MS reader. Just stopped working while in the camera. The Sony Memory Stick that came with the camera works fine. I read of lots of people havong problems with the SanDisk Memory Sticks.Don't buy it for SONY cameras!.
The battery would never take a proper charge for a new battery. Full charge would take over 20+ hours. I even properly charged and discharged the battery three times as recommended. After a visit for technical service on the issue, the tech (at a private repair service) said, "... your problem is the replacement battery... get a battery directly from the laptop manufacturer...". I did so and it performed a 100% to my satisfaction. The defective vendor made a return of the battery for credit to my credit card, but that still cost me time out of service, technician expense and lost shipping charges both ways. My suggestion on laptop batteries is... get them directly from the manufacture.
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
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..
I'm finding the rating from other reviews of this product a little inflated. Wireless products from other companies must be really bad if someone would rate these products with 5 stars. These products, or at least one of them, in no way meets the documented specifications of 11Mbps for 150m indoors. More like 0Mbps in 30m indoors. Were not talking indoors of the Superdome from the 50 yard line are we Linksys? Don't state your product works to a certain standard if it doesn't. If you need a serious wireless product then wait for version 2 or buy Cisco.
the ear buds really didnt block the outside noise cause you could still hear things because the noise cancelling really didnt work bud the best ear buds are the jl audio ear buds those are the best
Worst Screen Protector I have ever experienced. Made my HTC Desire's beautiful AMOLED screen look dull and grainy. In fact it's so grainy that I had problems reading Internet pages through it. The product description claimed it was 'super clear' but in reality it's not clear at all. It's also quite pricy as cheaper Screen Protectors from eBay do much better job than this one. I have now taken it off my HTC Desire just after 2 days... I will be returning this terrible product and get my money back.HTC Desire ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)HTC Desire ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector (Single Pack)
This unit worked fine the first two times I used this (about and hour or so ea session) but when I tried to use it the 3rd time....nothing! This was a refurbished unit I bought so I guess I get what I pay for but this will be returned.
I bought a visor about 2 months ago and loved it at first. As a began to use it though, it got old fast. It made me want color sooo bad and has almost no memory. The graffiti system is easy to learn but gets really annoying when a letter just will not pop up. I am going to sell this pda and get a Casio, HP, or Compaq. I still have not decided. But after owning this pda, I regret buying it and made me want a pocket pc.
With a perfect price point for aggressive little hands I thought this might be a perfect gift for a child I know. Sadly there is absolutely no support for Macintosh computers. Shame on the manufacturer for not using industry standard technologies to deliver what seems like a great idea.I was unable to get any further than taking a couple of snapshots and attempting to connect with iPhoto. This cannot even be mounted as a removable drive. I cannot recommend avoiding this device (or anything else this company makes) any more intensely without being rude.
I have had a cd player on the floor of my car for a while. My hope was to mount it in the dash. This unit does a fine job of holding the stereo, but it will not fit in the opening in the center console. The screw holes and mending plates would not align. I was left with the option to just stuff it in unscrewed or return to the box on the floor. I stuffed it in and will hope not to loose anything in the gaps. I have a 2001 grand am v6 whatever and this product dosn't fit the bill. However, it does look like it might fit in my 91 dodge ram.
I can't believe they still don't have support for 64 bit operational systems. I can't use my EOS20D with any of the newer computers that have Vista 64 or Windows 7, and it is been years since they came out. Terrrible support.
Might work well with a tiny camera. When the monopod is extended some, it is quite wobbly with my GH2. The legs are just too thin and springy. I returned this item.I was able to attach the three legs of an old microphone stand to my Manfrotto monopod. The diameter of the bottom section of the monopod was a perfect fit with the center hole of the mic stand legs.This DIY solution is much more stable than Manfrotto 678 monopod universal folding base.
I purchased the ipod and it had a 2 week return policy. Now after just after 3 weeks the ipod just randomly skips through the play list without playing any music!! This was for my 8 yr old son and now he cannot use it and we cannot return it either!!! When I purchased it online.... it said "great guality" and "poor shape" Total opposite!!!
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).
I have had the Belkin 4 Port (powered) Hubs for a while. They have worked. Now they are starting to exhibit unexpected problems. None of the ports have failed electrically. The biggest problem is the physical connection to the port connectors. They begin to fail to hold the inserted plug. What I mean by this is that they start to give intermittant connections if maybe the plug's cord is moved a little. This is not good if an external HD is connected through this Hub.If I were using the several Belkin hubs I bought every day with a lot of insertions and removals from the ports I would expect failure this soon.I bought the hubs as a convenience so that if I am at whichever computer there are adequate USB ports so that I do not have to connect, disconnect, move, and then reconnect when I need additional ports.The best I can say about the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Hub is that while they worked they did fine.I might purchase Belkin replacements ONLY, and I mean ONLY, if I cannot find another manufacturer of these types of Hubs.
The sound quality on these headphones is absolutely terrible. On conference calls, others can barely hear my voice and it is very muffled to distraction. When I listen to music, for some reason I have to crank the sound nearly all the way up in order to hear it very well and again the sound quality is very poor. I borrowed other headphones which work just fine. I DO NOT recommend these headphones.
I bought this at Best Buy locally. I recieved my first one and the screen would suddendly go blank. I would have to restart it by pushing the power button. I took it to get diagnosed and it was a bad motherboard.Just recieved the replacement. It did the same thing the first time I used it. Assuming the motherboard is bad.When I took this one back, I was told that there was another one that came in with a bad motherboard.I am extremely disappointed that if I could give it Zero stars I would. Please buy something else and save yourself the headache.Don't know what features I like since it didn't stay on long enough to really use the computer!
God forbid that your Garmin break down twice for the exact same reason, they will argue that it's not broken. In fact, even after the problem was escalated all the way up, they may still break-out in hives if they have to repair the second defective product that you were PROVIDED by them. I'm so unhappy, I'm laughing all the way to TOMTOM.
Do not try to buy this adapter. Amazon shows it for sale but the supplier "brilliantstore" states that it does not and will not have it available.Amazon refers you to brilliantstore and BS refers you to Amazon. A classic "Catch 22". My msgs to Amazon Cust Svc telling them to stop offering this product have not been answered.To begin with (BS) sent me a mouse adapter, not a keyboard adapter. They are willing to refund my purchase (if I remove my previous "poor" review) but that's not the point. You simply can't buy this item!I accidentally gave this item a 1-star. It's zero stars but I can't correct it now.
Did not work from day 1. I had no problems returning it.
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.
Please be advised that in "Add-in" Expense module, the milage rate ($0.290 / mile) is a fixed number and can not be changed. There is no fix or work around for this and none is planned.
I purchased this camera in August it had problems from the beginning then it worked for about two weeks. My friend here in Brasil also purchased one and returned it within two weeks as it did not work after two weeks. We live in Brasil and have to have friends bring them back and forth. Therefore any product that is a problem becomes a bigger problem. This camera should be taken off the market until it is perfected. I read another review on this camera on this site and it called the camera junk I should have listened. The picture comes and goes fades out and never returns now it is not working at all. If you like throwing away money buy this camera.
I'm not happy with this purchase. The main reason I bought this was to listen to music for long periods of time without the discomfort. Look, technically I'm sure its great and it got rating out the wazooo but the small things add up. The ear pieces are too tight around my ears and the headband (whatever the top connecting piece is called hurts the top of my head). When i loosen or extend the headband, the earpieces end up hang off my ears and apply pressure to my lower jawline which is not comfortable. Even hanging the headphones around my neck feels like a small child trying to choke you from behind..... very odd sensation but its feels like that.Noise cancelling .... its ok.I read most of these reviews and wanted to experience this item for myself, and found out this one sucks.
I have been using this keyboard for a little over a week and the letters are already fading off. I can barely see the letter "L" and there are quite a few letters that are faded. It's very disappointing because the keyboard is very comfortable and I like the way it looks.
I bought the FujiFilm S9100 from Amazon.com. When it arrived, I took pictures inside and outside, with and without a flash. Most of the pictures came out with muted/dull colors. I was really disappointed with the quality of the photos. Perhaps the camera was damaged? I called FujiFilm's technical support and they had me eMail the photos to them. A few days later, they called me back. and told me the problem was that I shot the pictures in the Auto setting. Confused by their response, I explained that I almost exclusively used the Auto setting on my Fujifil S5000 for years with success. The tech told me that the S5000 was a "point and shoot" and the S9100 was not--it was a "professional camera." The Auto setting on the S9100 is not supposed to be used! The settings should be set manually on the S9100. I returned the camera to Amazon.com and bought the FujiFilm S6000fd, a 6 megapixel that the FujiFilm tech recommended as a suitable upgrade for me. The photos come out great in Auto on the S6000. So, if you plan on shooting in Auto mode, don't buy the S9100.
Maybe it was just defective, but the ones I received also had static. I was told that that might just be the way they are -- and I tried using multiple imput devices (ipod, computer, line out and headphone). So it could be a QC issue, but it seems to come up with some frequency.
This ink caused me so much frustration! It was constantly clogging up. I wasted more color ink on prints that I had to throw away because the black ink cartridge was not working!
Product (re-manufactured) provided terrible print quality. Trashed after less than 40 pages! Should have paid for a new product in the first place
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.
This headset seemed like a bargain and got rave reviews. at about 100 days after puchase (and probably used a dozen times) the microphone completely stopped working. Called Panasonic and they said sorry, over 90 days, buy another. Only good thing about this is that I only spent $15 for something going off to the landfill. I would not recommend purchasing this headset - unbelievably poor quality!!!
I would not recommend buying these. The right earpiece totally fell apart after only one month of having these which left me with only the left earpiece and the right earpiece dangling broken from the cord.
Totally worthless. The built in mike on my JVC camcorder is a million time better than this piece of trash. There was no noticeable difference between the normal and zoom settings. DO NOT BUY THIS! PLEASE! Don't give Sima any money for creating horrible products.
The one screen protector you get has 2 stickers to help you figure out how to peel off the backing which is where the problem begins. The sticker on the front of your screen protector is a pain to remove and leaves some of its adhesive where it was! The protector itself was all scratched up when I received it. Poor product, not worth the money...I went right back to Fellowes screen protectors. (Fellowes also provides more than one protector and I usually dont have to replace it but its good to know I have more if I need to)
I ordered this remote because I wanted something I was SURE would work with my 15 in Magnavox LCD and my Dish Network DVR. It doesn't and it is not worth the trouble to return it.It works fine with the DVR but not at all with the TV. Philips/Magnavox customer service email has been out of service for weeks or months and a phone call to see what code would work with THEIR TV and THEIR remote got me a over-the-wire shrug. Nice.BTW.. I saw the same unit in Walmart for about the same price as shipping on Amazon.
Here's a nice piece of hardware that was sabotaged by Panasonic's software division. It's hard to believe that,in this era of video file type proliferation, Panasonic could have produced MPEG2 files that are incompatable with practically all video editing software on the market. Panasonic provides a conversion and editing program called &quot;MediaStage&quot;. It's practically worthless. It's simultaneously elementary and obscure. If you are comfortable with MS Windows and then open MediaStage to run the program, you'll be stunned at how disconnected software developers can be with users. The only conversion available for MPEG2 files (in .MOD and .MOI format, no less) is to MPEG4 or to WMV. What a pity.Maybe one of these days some software developer will produce some decent software that can edit these strange d-snap files.I asked Panasonic, but they couldn't recommend any software to me. The joke's on me.
Sadly, sometimes you get what you pay for. For a more effective use of your money, use it to light a fire and warm up your hands.
From day one the headset was filled with static, regularly cut off calls and failed to perform at any reasonable level. Spend a couple of dollars more and buy a product from Plantronics that actually works.
Good Item but too expensive. We all have the problem with our surge protectors female receptacles being too close together. This shorty extension cord should be cheap, but because it serves a much needed purpose, the Market (us buyers) take it in the back side and pay the price. These work, but every time I look at them I feel like I cannot sit down for the pain.
There is a problem with this unit and its interaction with my Samsung LCD TV. I have every reason to belive the problem is in the player. There are intermittently loud pops and cracks while watching discs, as well as streaming via Netflix. I returned my first unit and a second one demonstrates the same problem. I went through all reasonable debug steps, including swapping HDMI cables, using different HDMI inputs on my TV, applying all available firmware updates, etc. Other HDMI sources into my TV do not have this issue.Another gripe... the Netflix user interface is primitive. My major complaint is that you can only watch movies that are already in your queue, meaning you have to go to your PC to find new movies. Alternatively, the Wii interface has the ability to search and select movies beyond your preselected queue. I assume Netflix develops the application, not Samsung. Regardless, the solution is substandard.
I had trouble with this kvm switch 3 weeks after starting to use it. I called iogears tech support and spoke to debbie. Needless to say I was not happy with how I was spoken to, as I felt that she was condescending, and rude. She offered no solutions other than that I needed to buy a different type of kvm switch, when asked what I should do with the one I called about. Fortunately the retailer I bought it from is willing to give me a refund, but I will not be buying anything else made by iogear anytime soon. If she had even said to me that I could return it to iogear, or that there was nothing she could do for me, I would have been willing to accept that. However the tone that was used was unnacceptable for someone to use when speaking to a customer.
If you happen to live in NYC or another big city where discount or 99 cent stores exist you'll find similar storage books of all sizes for your CD's at a fraction of the cost. Since these storage books are all made in China of virtually the same type materials I recommend you start looking there. I began in a local Best Buy which turned out to be a worst buy and then purchased through Amazon where I still overpaid greatly. The book itself was as described by some reviewers ie. the zipper sticks when closed and the pages are very hard to rearrange. FORGET IT!
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 also purchased these speakers for my brother for Chritmas, and when I hooked them up for him, I felt terrible. The subwoofer, and the other flat panel speakers can not handle anything with base. If you plan to listen to music through them, keep searching, because you will not be happy. When you slightly turn up the volume, the speakers vibrate, and move on your desk. I am returning them. Please do not make the same mistake.
First, be warned that this system IS NOT WAFER THIN. If also comes with a large subwoofer, which must be attached to the unit for music to play. Needless to say, adding a large and DEEP black box to the system changes its looks alot. If you are looking for sleek wall-mounted system, this one is not going to work.Worse, the sound quality was terrible. And the quality control was terrible. We put in a CD, and the bass was too loud. OK, so I'll admit we're old, but you can't turn the bass down very far. And when we played some classical on it, there was an odd vibrating sound at mid-volume from the thin speakers.And worst of all, the volume button ON THE SYSTEM did not function. The unit was defective.
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.
I bought this headset about a month ago, and it broke within 2-3 weeks. I am very mad, it keeps cutting out the sound. Also, in order for it to work you have to disable your main speakers, a real pain.
I returned this item- too much futzing to get it set up. Decided the wildlife would be gone by the time I got everything into place. Will opt for a SLR with a telephoto lens.Could not get good alignment with my Panasonic Lumix.
No way to turn off, so had to disengage when not in use. Worked great for 3 months and then died.
Fell apart into three pieces when removing a cable. Super glue. Works again. Now just a bit loose. You get what you pay for.
I bought this MP3 player about a month ago. I was using it and all the sudden my music stopped. So I looked at my MP3 player and it said that there was no file. I took it and I turned it off. Then I let it sit for about five minutes and then tried it again. This time it worked, but like the last time, it said that there was no file. I did this many times and it happened EVERY time. It was very annoying having to reastart it every five minutes. I hope the company will correct this problem, but in the mean time, I am out an MP3 player.
Only reason I gave it 1 star is that is as low as you can go . I rate it 0 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have used this thing for app 1 year maps are now out of date. guess what no support for it at all. so save your money and get a better known GPS. Also it will route you on roads that you tell it not to (dirt roads) It wanted me to go 18 miles to a address that I could see from the car 100 feet away!
Strengths:Performed as advertised. Simple hookup.Weaknesses:Lots of interference in small house with microwave, phone, etc. Picture quality highly degraded on large TV. No S-video cable option(didn't convert or "modulate" signal). "ears" seem breakableSummary:First, let me describe what I was attempting to do, since it wasn't your average hookup, probably. I was attempting to run my Cable TV wire coming into my house, into my HP MediaCenter PC Tuner card. Then, from my Tuner card, I wanted to run out using S-Video to the Terk transmitter device. From the Terk receiver, I wanted to run into the television. The goal: to record TV using my PC and also use my picture in picture feature to compute and have TV on at the same time, all without having to run wires across the room to my 55" sony. I reached the goal, but not with this product and not without wires.After MUCH anguish at realizing this product did NOT have an s-video IN port, I was stuck. The S-video is where you're going to get the highest quality picture, next to VGA (monitor) inputs. So, I had to go buy a modulator (walmart or best buy $30) that I could plug in an S-video cable, and plug "out" a composite (yellow, red, white) cable that would go to the Terk transmitter. This worked, but there was serious loss in picture quality (looked uncontrasted, too soft and fuzzy in appearance), especially when computing. There was really no comparison when looking at the wireless versus wired options in this scenario; the picture was just to clear compared to the use of the transmitters.Bottom line: If the picture quality were maintained, I would have kept them. Perhaps for your application, there would be no signal degradation. For just shooting cable from the living room to the bedroom, these would probably do a good job. But to avoid having to buy extra parts, make sure that what you're transmitting from has composite "out".
I got this drive a month ago and installed it immediately. The lightscribe feature is cool but I have had numerous problems with this drive. I have called their customer service twice already. I found the online tech support (using their chat feature) guys to be rude and useless.First....the lightscribe feature would give an error before burning and I had to chat with the tech support person for 30 mins to get a url to update the version of Nero since the version that was shipped had some bugs. This is strange. Why would you ship a drive with a buggy software for it? They should have a note inside their box that says please download the latest version of Nero, Firmware and lightscribe software before installing the drive....sheesh. I am sure no one would buy these products if there was no internet to get the updates.This was a real hassle.Next...I called their tech service again when the drive would hang while burning dual layer data disks....unbelievable. Each dual layer disk costs about 5 bucks. Imagine losing 2 of those in a night. They said I need to update my firmware. I am so upset. Why can't they send an email to the registered users whenever a new firmware is available?FYI....It takes about 28 minutes to print a lightscribe label! This is the normal burning time for any lightscribe drive.This is the last time I am going to buy or recommend an I/O Magic product.
when i plugged in the components on my computer, the computer made a very loud buzz and it did not work. the tech support people were of no help.
I purchased tivo as a Christmas gift for my Parents in early December. The tivo website states that tivo will `work with everything-from a simple TV and antenna, to cable, digital cable or satellite'. Therefore, since it was a gift, I also pre-purchased the first month of service and a 3 month gift subscription.On initial purchase of the gift subscription, I never once thought tivo wouldn't work on the satellite system. Now I know you should NEVER PRE-PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM TIVO!!Unfortunately, after a full day of attempting to setup the system, we came to the conclusion tivo would not work with my Parent's satellite box. We attempted contacting tivo customer support multiple times throughout the setup process and were placed on hold for over 30 minutes each time and never actually spoke to a customer service rep.After doing further research, we found it easier and CHEAPER to purchase a DVR either through a satellite provider or DirectTV rather than tivo.I was able to return the tivo box to the distributor no problem, but when I attempted to contact tivo customer support again to cancel the first month of service and the gift subscription I was placed on hold AGAIN for more than 30 minutes. Calling back later wasn't an alternative as each time I received the same amount of hold time, over 30 minutes. Emailing customer support provided equal frustration as they responded 4 days after my initial email only to inform me they couldn't help me via email and I'd have to call their customer support again.When I was finally connected to a customer support rep, she was abrupt, rude and defensive when I requested a refund for the services I was unable to use. I spoke to her manager who, after 45 minutes, finally agreed to give me a refund for the first month of service activation but I was out of luck on the 3 month gift subscription. He told me the website 'clearly states in black and white' they do not provide refunds for gift subscriptions and it was out of his control to help me further. I asked to speak with someone who could in fact help me, to which his response was `his supervisors are very, very busy' and he would leave a message for them to call me but he couldn't guarantee a call back from them.My recommendation, DON'T BUY TIVO! It's not worth your time or money. There are other alternatives out there that will provide much more satisfaction.
Ignored some scary CNET reviews on this scanner's high defect rate based on positive reviews here. After receiving two defective scanners, each with different problems, I'd have to agree despite the attractive price and positive reviews you may want to steer clear of this one. The first scanner I received installed fine but any scan I tried had several 1px lines of distortion/digital gibberish. Just could not get a scan out of it that wasn't flawed. Amazon allowed me to return the item--and the 2nd scanner wouldn't install. You're supposed to get a blinking light while the scanner initializes; this one never gave anything but a solid light and my computer could not find it. Dead in the water. And I know the install wasn't operator error, as I'd previously installed the software successfully.All in all it's quite disappointing because it doesn't seem there's a good choice short of the Nikon CoolScan V ED, at twice the price. Really tried valiently as a result to get this to work but it seems the quality control at minolta is so shoddy that won't be possible.PS: if you're hoping for customer service or technical support--forget it.
The speakers provide a tinny sound and if used in a car, electrical interference. Add to this that if they aren't plugged-in, you'll require 4-AAA batteries, not included. You get exactly what you pay for with these speakers -- maybe even less. I was reminded of the speakers in the very early transistor radios.
This doesn't feel right. I'm going to give a negative review to something that was purchased for me, something that was a very generous gift. Does that make me an ingrate? I really do appreciate it, it was a very well meaning gift and- based on what we knew about it beforehand- seemed like quite the prize.But here's the problem. First of all, it holds about six hours of music. That may seem like a lot. It seems like a lot when it's empty. It seems like a lot if you don't have a huge music collection. You could certainly load it with just your favorite songs and have lots of good music to accompany your jog or whatever. But if you have hundreds of CD's, a giant bootleg collection, and/or you want to put new things on it, books on CDs to have incase you're stuck on the bus for example, then six hours is really not a lot. So every time I add something, I have to pick something to delete. Not only is it time-consuming, it's heart-breaking.Second of all, the radio. My dear, dear, dear, dear loved ones who bought me this chose it over an ipod because it also has FM radio on it, and they knew I liked to listen to the radio sometimes. But the reception is terrible, so I find myself still bringing along a separate radio walkman thingy when I want to listen to the radio. It's also FM only, so no sports, no Air Americer. So that was a disappointment, but again, nobody's fault, but thought I should warn you.Third, it is suppose to come with free music and programming from certain services, but that turns out to come with a catch. What you really have to do is sign up for those services, complete with giving your credit card info, and then cancel after the freebies.Also, I had a quicker internet connection at work, downloaded some bootlegs from nugs dot com, then tried to put them on the MP3 player from that computer at work. It messed things up. Now my computer at home, the computer at work, and the MP3 player are all confused, and they are all blaming me. I don't know, maybe that was a no-no, maybe Ipods do the same thing. They don't trust you, assume the worst if you try to change from one site to another.Anyway, a well intentioned gift but not what I'd buy again. It might be a nice little MP3 player if you just want something small and relatively inexpensive just to treadmill with, if you just want your favorite up-tempo work-out songs with you. But if you want the complete Beethoven ouvre, a couple of Dick's Picks, and still have room to put on that Buckshot LeFonque CD you never got around to checking out, along with that import live Love Supreme... it just won't do the trick. Hey, did I tell you, a buddy of mine got me a bootleg of Hendrix and B.B. King jamming together. He also had the rooftop Beatles concert. Did you even know that was out there? It's a brave new world.Thanks for listening.
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.
This paper is expensive for 5 sheets, but I pretty much expect that, what I didn't expect was the final results to be so poor / mediocre. I tried ironing on very carefully as per the instructions and the design was inconsistent with one area brighter white and the rest very dark apparently from the white ink flowing into black printed areas by the motion of the iron so I thought I should pay to get the future designs heat pressed straight on. The result was a whole image that while visible was consistent grey throughout the image where white parts should be and a darkening of all colors. Not very good, even if better than a light T-shirt transfer on black shirt. Very mediocre result. Also i noticed this paper had a tendency to fight a bit with the printer messing up the first sheet I did and causing other sheets to have whole design rotated different to the angle of the paper. The backing is also very, very difficult to remove unless you gently tear the paper on an edge. Not nearly as good as the reviews, description or example on the packaging had lead me to believe, the white will almost never will be true white with this paper.
I specifically purchased this product to use my iPod in my car, so this review will be 99% slanted toward that use (or lack thereof - read on). One item of note: Unfortunately for me, I didn't purchase this item at Amazon, or I would have promptly returned it for another product. However, since it is impossible to leave feedback to the vendor either on their website or during product registration, and since I was cut off from their support line after waiting on hold for 10 minutes, I thought it would be best for the potential Amazon purchasers to post my thoughts here.In a nutshell, my main question is this: Have any Jensen engineers actually used an iPod before? OK, maybe that's not fair...let me restate: Have they ever used an iPod with more than 10 songs on it? Controlling an iPod from the MPX6411 with the jPort adapter is a nightmare. It basically emulates a CD changer, albeit a very dumb one that only lists 10 disks and 10 songs. With no text. So, if you have more than 10 albums on your iPod it will be virtually impossible to know what is playing short of switching to a disk and seeing what comes up. Unless you have a photographic memory (unlike me), you will be hard pressed to know what will come up when Disk 5 and Track 7 is selected. Further, once you pass Disk 10 or Track 10, the display wraps back around to 0. The most frustating part of this is that the display actually holds three digits! So, it is actually wrapping from 010 back to 000. Imagine how this works (or doesn't!) when you have 270+ CDs on your iPod as I do.I would STRONLY advise anyone looking to use an iPod to stay away from Jensen car audio products. That is, unless you only have 10 CDs ripped with 10 or fewer songs on each.
The idea behind these headphones sounds kind of strange but they do actually make a significant difference in the feel of music that has a lot of bass.BUT...The problem with the design of the headphones makes the benefits somewhat moot. When I was able to get the ear pieces to fit in my ears properly (by holding them there) I was able to see what panasonic was intending by adding the vibrating component. But I had to hold them there and if I didn't the buds would pull back rather painfully on my ears. Furthermore, the sound was terrible because they wouldn't sit properly in my ears.I don't know if it's just that I have a big head (I do), or if it is just bad design, but these just don't quite seem to work as well as they could. If you like to feel bass these might be worth a try but don't be surprised if you find yourself returning them a couple days later.
I agree with the other reviewer here. One side failed to work after a couple months of what I would consider very light use. The other is now starting to fail intermittently.
I ordered the 6180DN, but when the 6180N (no duplexing) arrived three days late (next day shipping? forget it!), I decided to try it out anyway. The set-up video did not work on my new iMac. The written instructions, however, were fine. But when it came time to print, it didn't. I called Xerox, and they said the USB connection was probably defective. They gave me a case number and a phone number to call for support. I called that number repeatedly over four days, left them my home phone, my cell phone, and my email and large time blocks to call each time. No reply. Nothing! I spoke to the salesman, who promised me a call in the next two days. Nothing. He then told me in effect that Xerox had trained too few people to support this product. If you are looking for a printer that will not print, and a company that will not support it, then this is the printer for you.
I Purchased this Multi Printer,Scanner,Fax...at a computer show. What a Piece of garbage!! I bought it to consolidate an old Epson640 and an old Agfa scanner. I have spent approximately 50+ hours trying to get this to load. Yes I dowloaded the driver online too none of it worked...I wouldn't even give this away to my worst enemy!!!
i just want to see the reviews and this system will not let me without entering something here...not a great idea Amazon!
I recently ordered one of these from a third-party seller on Amazon. When it arrived, it refused to connect to a satellite. When I called Magellan to see what was wrong, I was told that the product was obsolete, and that it was set to use satellites that were no longer in operation. Nothing could be done to make the unit work. I was able to return the product, but I had to pay for the shipping charges. This may have been a good product at one time, but it is of no use today.
This product stinks. I bought it because it had SNMP capability and I wanted to do some network monitoring with it. It constantly disconnects from my DSL service. I had a Linksys WRT54G that never had a problem. I do not recommend this product.
This is a very nice looking product. The ergonomics are as advertised - it fits the hand well both as a mouse and a remote control. When you take it out of the box everthing goes great. Software installs without a hitch, etc. Be careful though if you have an upgraded version of MusicMatch because it will attempt to install the "free" version. I was really looking forward to using it in my music room with my music PC. However, I can't get it to work as a media player mouse. I get some very erratic behavior from this mouse which I think is caused by RF interference. I'm dissapointed with the performance, and keep checking the Logitech forums for similar issues. I'm running XP SP1. It works ok using the traditional mouse functions as long as you are close to the wireless stick. The trouble starts when I press the media button. My Musicmatch v.9.0 crashes, and so does Windows media player. Wild and crazy things start to happen - the computer acts like there is a stuck key, the volume control automatically goes to zero level, occasionally an open file dialog box will appear and keep appearing - literally hundreds of them within a second or so.Another thing that bothers me is the Logitech troubleshooting instructions. Their approach is that it must be the computer, or the application, can't possibly be the mouse or the mouse software. No real help here at all.Good luck.I didn't return it because the concept is very cool, and I'm hoping some forum post will solve my problem.I'd suggest you try it in the store first.
I bought this monitor three months ago. It blew out on me while I was working on somthing very important. I could not find the manufacturer's number, so I called information and this is the number they gave me:The manufacturer number for this product is 877-243-0990. They will not talk with you; they will hang up on you. They don't want anyone calling to complain. You will not get your money back. The warranty is no good. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!
great concept, horrible execution. It comes with few instructions and after a while the "insta set" function stops working. It has no real daylight savings time mode so you have to switch timezones to get the correct time. Now it has stopped displaying the correct time and is about 30 minutes off. There is no way to manually overide this so it's going in the trash.
This is just a fancy version of the adapter that already comes with your Creative Zen Vision. Which is fine, but not for this price!If you're buying this to be able to charge your player from a wall outlet, or to play media directly to the TV, this is not what you want. You need the separate AV cord and the separate DC charger. These will work directly with your Zen Vision's standard adapter, without needing this docking station.The only value this docking station adds is giving you an extra adapter, but in stand form. THAT'S IT.
This product did not work. I'm sure it was a manufacturer defect. Anyway, it was so cheap it wasn't even worth mailing it back. But it still was frustrating for this item to not be functional.
The product worked alright for a about two months and then began literally falling apart. When it did work it was always static-filled sound and never fully clear. Would probably be better suited for a VERY rural area with little radio interference.But this product is the cheapest for what it is. I however, would recommend buying a more expensive and higher quality transmitter as its what i did finally after using this product
I purchased 2 of the 2 pks from MEDIA-MART at $3.79 each. Besides being pissed they sent CLASS 2 SD cards (The oldest and slowest speed made (VERY slow writing to cards from Digital Cameras - good luck taking fast one after the other photos). CLASS 6 are the newest fast 2012 version. Find which Class speed is suggested best for your device. But I bet it won't be these old CLASS 2 cards.But what really gripped me was Media-Mart showed their lack of customer service and integrity when they put all 4 little cards in a small envelope and mailed it First Class Mail and charged me $11.90 Shipping! First Class was $1.40 in postage and add another $1 for the label and envelope and you get $2.40. They charge $5.95 to ship one $3.79 SD card 2pack. Kinda high for shipping such a small item. But what I did not expect is they would NOT COMBINE SHIPPING. THEY CHARGE THE $5.95 SHIPPING FOR EACH 2PACK, SHIPPING WAS A WHOPPING $11.90!! Shipping was more than the $7.58 for 2 cards!TOTAL FOR 2 2PACKS WITH SHIPPING WAS AN UNBELIEVABLE $19.48!! FROM MEDIA-MARTI am returning mine. There are better sellers to purchase from. You are warned.
But was supposed to get 2 ones shipped to me. One still has never come. But it does work ,
I bought some fairly generic Cat6 RJ-45 keystone jacks along with these (different brand). Modifications to the box (with pliers and and tin-snips) were required to make it work for my jacks. They never snapped in properly, before or after modification. Maybe it only works with it's own brand? Standards for the win.
Not to good for an upgrade to the MXPro. I just tested an MX4 before getting it out to a customer,and I am in trouble. The multi PIP does not work. The shapes do not work. The compose does not work. The strobe does not work, etc... The PIP can not be transitioned onto the screen, it just pops up, boing.!!! It has the ability to store jpegs, but no functions use or work with these images. You can go through a complicated menu to display a picture, that all, whats the point. There are only four inputs that can be used at one time, not eight as indicated in the literature. To summarize, it does not meet the mark, the current software is incomplete, and the features like PIP that could set it ahead of the competitors are almost useless because of the poor functionality. I would not recommend this at the high price point it is at. I spoke with Focus and even the manual that came with my unit has mistakes or the composite input is only 8 bits, not 10bits as promised. The video quality for basic transitions from one input to another was good when using the S-Video inputs.
I was so sick of all the iPod followers, I figured this would be the perfect music player for me. Boy, was I wrong. Without getting too wordy, poor quality, poor design, poor implementation. Long story short, I ended up becoming an iPod believer myself. Go with the original, not a poor imitator.
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.
This remote stank. Ugh. It was so cool to look at and I was so in love with the idea of it. I thought my husband would be thrilled to get this for Christmas! He never really did like it, but we both tolerated it. I guess I thought I'd figure it out as time went on. In the end, though, it just stopped working, before it was even close to a year old. We replaced it with a dime-a-dozen remote.Word association? Me: STINK. Husband: POC. (piece of c...)
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.
I loved this headset, it was so easy to use, and had great sound quality. Having my hands free allowed me to get things done around the house while chatting on the phone and then one day the microphone stopped working. I heard, "What?? I can't hear you!" They heard nothing. I have had this headset for 2 months and it is still under warranty, so I will call the 800-number and see what can be done.
I read lots of steller reviews about this product about how the ipod is so protected inside etc. Well, this product is extremely heavy and made in ipod twice its size, and the belt clip kept breaking. what would happen is I'd be wearing my ipod on the belt clip and then there would go my ipod in the case on the floor while the belt clip was still attached to my pants. I guess, rhinoskin's protection did help my ipod with stand a few falls, but with a better case it wouldn't be an issue. I returned this product right afterwards.
The CA-745 worked for about 30 seconds & then refused to turn on again. I purchased it because of the price. It also looked cheap - the face was scratched & peeling. I returned it and purchased the Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter for Sansa, which I am very happy with. Also note - The CA-745 has a large unit/plug sticking out from the power outlet in the dashboard, (others like the iTrip are separated by a wire)I could not plug it in or easily access it when my car was in park because the shifter is right in front of the plug in my dashboard (Nissan Pathfinder)
This is a very simple to use viewer, just what I wanted for the quick project I had. The only major problem is that it doesn't have a light built in, which means you have to have a light available, easy to use. Since this was to be used only for one project, it did the job.
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.
the one star is simply because there are no negative ratings. Please, please, please whatever you do don't buy a canon digital camera. i used to own a powershot 400. right after the warranty ran out, i suddenly couldn't use the camera. an error message would pop up immediately; i couldn't even get the lens to extend or anything on the camera to work. The message? E18. if you do a google search for canon E18, you will see tons of forums with literally thousands of people who have had the same thing unexplicably happen to their cameras. and it's not even limited to that one model. canon refuses to admit there was a problem inherent with the camera, and the only solution they offer is selling you a refurbished model for half the price of the original.well, after that i was set to buy a sony camera, but i had purchased a few extra batteries and memory cards, and i realized that i'd have to put out some major money to do all that over again with the sony. canon had released the 410, which i though would be bug-free since it was completely the same camera save for a print button. so i bought it, but this time made sure to buy from amazon so that i could return it if there were any problems. good thing i did! i received the camera in april 2005. it's now july 2005. the thing is already broken, displaying "memory card error" messages even though i've tried about 5 different cards that work perfectly fine in my friends' camera. i can't even use it at all 99% of the time, and if it does let me get as far as actually taking a picture, that too is useless because the camera crashes without saving a thing!! i was so livid it took all of my energy just to keep myself from throwing the thing off of my roof deck.so, to make this clear, two cameras. one broken after 1 year. another broken after less than THREE MONTHS!!! Canon makes crap!!!! and they don't even fess up to it and do the right thing and replace the cameras! i am never, EVER giving them one more red cent.
I have to agree with the other reviewers- the Toshiba seemed to lose memory entirely too easily.
After reading so many positive reviews, I thought for this price, this is too good to be true. I was right. After an easy set up, I put in some of my favorite DVDs to see what this thing could do. Even with component cables hooked up to my HDTV, the &quot;progressive scan&quot; picture was disappointing. Not to mention the pixelization of the picture that would happen periodically, even with brand new DVDs. Despite the horrendous video quality, the sound was pretty good minus the barely audible sub-woofer. I really wanted this to work so rather than return it, I sent it to be serviced by Panasonic's so-called authorized technicians. They kept it for 2 weeks and were unable to &quot;pinpoint the problem.&quot; On top of their inability to do their job, they were also extremely rude and unprofessional. I have since returned it and bought a higher quality product from another company (rhymes with BONY). Lesson learned, Panasonic - You get what you pay for.
I loved these headphones when I got them. However, the first pair I purchased, they snapped when I put them on my head. Ouch. I had them returned to get a second pair, as I assumed they were defective...but the second pair just snapped on me again. I know that I was not rough with them, as I feared they would snap on my face again. Which is painful, by the way. I give up on this product.
whats shown on the preview is a small square camera silver cameraShift3 Multi-function 3-in-1 Usb Mini Digital Camera with Keyring (VARIOUS COLORS), what i got was this oval shaped green thing that wont sit flat on a table picture at [...] completly disipointed in this seller, the name says it all: cheep
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.
Apparently, I also got the knock-off cables that others have mentioned. I found that when I tried to disconnect the cable from my computer, the connector could not be disengaged from the jack whether the big rubber flap was in the way or not. I haven't had to shim an ethernet cable out of a jack in years. Cheap stuff here.
Nice little camera, but it does not take quality pictures. We used this camera for pictures of all kinds and the pictures look great on the camera display, but once they are printed they are very blurry and distorted. Spend the extra money to get something of good quality, this camera is definitely not it.
Product works so-so....does not deliver a balanced signal...all one channel. This seller couldn't be worse in terms of shipping time. I paid for expedited shipping on December 3 and it didn't arrive until after Christmas!!! Unbelievable!
The headphones work pretty well. I bought them because I already had Advent wireless speakers, and I wouldn't have to set up another transmitter. The sound quality if fine, and I don't have much of a problem tuning the headphones to receive the signal from the stereo. But, after wearing them for few minutes it gets to be painful. They hurt too much to wear them for more than a few minutes at a time, and there is no way to adjust them so that they don't cause pain!
This card should work theirs a large window in the software where the video (should) go, but the darn capture goes into an annoying tiny blue window which won't close off my screen and as soon as i plug anything it it keeps capturing and capturing even though the utitlity isn't running. The capture and everything doesn't work. If only the darn thing came with or there was a place i could find drivers that worked with DirectX 7. (I know what the problem is due tsomeone else's review)
Good sound isolation, too much bass for realistic sound, might be ok if you only listen to disco...very uncomfortable after about 30 minutes.
Well... I had read that some people have problems with the green on/off button, but I guess I never thought it could happen to me. Well, it did and I am not happy about it. My Vx worked for about 5 minutes before it died on me! When I turned it on for the very first time, after charging it fully as instructed, I was able to write a couple of addresses down. I turned it off, and was never able to turn it back on at all! I paid $400 for this thing and it lasted 5 minutes! I guess when they work they are good, but I have seen lots of reviews [here and in other websites] complaining about the poor quality of the on/off button. I am going to research this more before I decide whether to replace it with the same model.
This device does not work with 220V. A voltage transformer must be purchased if ordering from 220V Countries.My Presto device burst with sparks and was about to fire up when I switched it on in Singapore.More information on this issue please, both Presto and Amazon!You guys place these items on the global market: this is very relevant information to your non-US customers. It must be made very clear that this appliance only works on 120V. It's not equipped with voltage converter and a separate transformer must be used in conjunction with the device.
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.
Don't believe the packaging and spec's. The new WAP 11 V2.2 will not operate as a client or multipoint access point. Don't waste your time trying to make it work - tech support from Linksys was no help as it took three calls to finally be told that the feature is planned for a future software release with no promised delivery date.
this thing does not work. dont waste time.I ordered a replacement and even that didnt work
WORDS TO DESCRIBE SELLER AND TRANSACTION? UNHELPFUL; EVASIVE; UNSYMPATHETIC ...Item never delivered - seller insists it was - proof of delivery proved it was'nt!! Seller refused to help referring me to Amazon.I won't be doing business with this seller again - it is up to you to make your own judgement.
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.
Bought 4 of these back in 2010. At this time in 2012 only one keeps working. The same defect in all 3 of these trackballs - the 'left' button, i.e. the main button, which you click with your thumb, does not function any more. All 3 broke within the last couple of months. I suspect the 4th will not last much longer. If you want your mouse (trackball) work more than 2 years, look for something else...A couple of weeks after I wrote the original review, the last Trackman has broke the same way, as expected
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.
After taken some pictures I received an "err 2" message. I talked to Sandisk tech support to try to resolve the issue and did not have any luck (after about a hour on the phone). After a couple days of waiting for my claim to be approved I received a "cannot approve your RMA at this time because we don't have proof of purchase on file with Sandisk" This would have been nice to know at the beginning and not 2 days later! I think they do this on purpose. Another point is..Sandisk makes you open a Ebox with them to process your return and they are suppose to EMAIL you when there are updates. I never got an email!!I am now waiting to see if I can even get this returned or not? This is the second time a Sandisk has malfunction on me. I don't recommend buying Sandisk to anyone. This will be the last one I ever buy!!!
It was bulky and if needed to be plugged into a computer.
We purchased this to connect our PC to our TV and this item didn't work. We eventually got another- just like it- and it worked. This one must have been defective.
I purchased this product despite several reviews warning against doing so. Reviews said things like, "cartridges print fine for 3-4 sheets, and then the printer no longer recognizes it and fails to print" or, "print quality is OK, but is unacceptable if you're printing a resume or other important document." Unfortunately, I also encountered both of these scenarios, and now the print cartridges are boxed up and ready to get sent back to wherever they came. I'll be spending a little more money and purchasing a better product next time. Don't waste your money on these cartridges, and don't support a business who delivers such a sub-standard product.
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.
I really want to like this product. The ability to connect one or more drives to the network and be shared by computers on the network is a wonderful thing. The set-up was fairly easy, speed to copy is acceptable and can even be accessed via a Mac.However...When copying more than 10 gb, the connection will drop. You need to start the copy over again and only move 10 files at a time. Tedious to say the least.Tech Support has offered no working solutionSometimes you cannot connect to the drive without changing the device IP address.Crashes the accessing machine when encountering a problem.Nice idea but the engineering is poor.
I agree with the other negative reviews -- the remote is too limited. You can't see the menu on the TV and you don't have a spin wheel on the remote. Thus you're stuck just going to the next song. Looks like the Apple designers spent too much time on the package (which is VERY sleek).As far as the price goes, think of what you're getting vs a DVD player which cost around $50 or less (good remote that you can easily navigate DVD menus, cables and a the player). The reviewer who calculates $135 of value must work at apple or own their stock. They don't even give you an S-Video Cable,which is what you need for decent video. Can't see this costing them more than $5 to make.I'd expect that Apple is designing a better unit as the remote is of absolutely no use. For now I'll just get a long cable that goes from a computer to the stero and wait for Apple to get tired of a lot of returns. I really can't believe Apple would ship such a product ... A remote with a "menu" key that does nothing??? Is this Apple usability??? or a quick grab for YOUR bucks?
I have an iPaq PDA and I own a TomTom GPS -- both of which work well. This combo iPaq/TomTom is 'in the rough' and needs to undergo some re-tooling. I'm surprised that other reviewers mention what I deem significant flaws and then go on to rate the unit as a 4 or 5 star. For example, the Travel Companion stalls and needs soft-resets. For a right handed person, the stylus is awkward. Support is not good. Moving through programs can be painfully SLOW. The GPS tracking lags. I depend on my GPS and PDA for business travel. Buy the rx5915 if you like to play with gadgets as it's loaded with some fun stuff. But, not if you need something dependable while on the road.
Item lasted 30 minutes, till after the batter died. When I went to recharge the item wouldn't recharge at all. So I returned to Amazon for a new one. Hopefully the next one will be better.
Failed within weeks with vertical white stripes. Sent in under warranty and "repaired". I haven't used it much since the repair (so no longer under repair warranty), but now it has failed again with the same white stripe problem. Optoma says now must repair on my dime, which is min $160. Good luck if you decide to go with Optoma!
I thought this wasn't a bad keyboard when i first got it, even though it was clear that the key contacts aren't very good (noticeable if you're a very fast typist and, in fact, some of the contacts have become worse and worse over time). But the real issue here is that the lighting became less and less bright from one month to the next and finally completely went within a year. No much point of having spent this kind of money on a lighted keyboard if the "lighted" part lasts less than a year! I am now shopping for another lighted keyboard (not this brand, of course) but saw this and thought i would warn other shoppers.
I recieved the nano as a gift on Christmas. I have a large CD collection so I didn't have to bother with the music store. It took a good 20hrs over a week to copy the songs I wanted to the computer and then transfer them to the nano.Then I went out and purchased the proper cables to hook it up to my stereo. I also purchased the fm transmitter for my car and the power adapters for my car and home. Also got a rubber case to prevent it from scratching.Didn't drop it, or let the battery die. Plugged it into the charger, turned it off and went to sleep. When I woke up the next morning on February 13th it would not respond its completely dead. It was plugged into a surge protector with my cell phone and computer. They both work fine but the nano is dead.I guess the battery burned out. Yet there is no way to replace it without returning it to the manufacturer. I will try to return it to the store for a replacement but I hope this isn't a reoccuring problem.
Not only is this rather irritating (but manageable) to configure, it straight up stopped working after a week. If you parse the reviews you'll notice that 400 out of 1100 reviewers have given this product 1 star, so I assume they have the same issue. Pretty crappy to think that almost FORTY PERCENT of users have a defective product. Unbelievable. Unfortunately the VOIP company (8x8) that my company uses says this D-Link is the one that works best with their phones, so I have to buy another one. Therefore I'm getting it at Fry's where I can return it ad naseum. If you have to have this modem, I would buy it from somewhere where returns are easy.
Perhaps if this unit functioned correctly, it would be the best thing since bread and butter. (But what's so great about that, anyway?) For having 45 second anti skip, this thing really sucks...it skips all of the time in the car, regardless of whether it's from shock or not, it just skips, and it happens frequently. Also, I have the proclaimed &quot;suffix A&quot; model, and it is still a sorry machine. Just using it at home with the adapter I haven't had problems, but it also skipped very bad when I was running and had batteries in it. I would reccommend this product if you only want something to hook up to your home system. Otherwise...wait.
I could not get this unit to work wirelessly with the Sony Locationfree LF-PK1 and an Apple Airport Extreme router.I WAS able to use the Buffalo Technology AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet to stream TV to PSP wirelessly and across the internet.Tech support was fine, the device was just incompatible with my apple router.
I bought this Modem from Amazon looking at overall reveiws and thought it is value for money considering its speed,USB drive connectivity and security . But it seems that feature of USB shareport is very problematic. After connecting the USB external memmory drive(I have Toshiba 500GB) it started to give some sort of clicking sounds and it just got disconnected from the Internet totally. Also I had to reboot the modem many times while trying to use USB memery drive . The speed also seems to be very slow when I try to use USB drive. On top of it I found that this USB drive I can not even access/see using the utility provided by D-linkAnother thing I noted is the speed of wirelss Internet is much slower than one I got at the the very beginning i.e right after Modem installation and setup.I'm afraid it is something to do with the USB drive connectivity issues I had faced earlierNow after all of this experience I have decided to return it and get some better modem .
I can't believe a reputable store like Circuit City carries this piece of junk. It worked for a month, then the scroll ball gradually stopped responding. You have to clean the scroll ball often, and you better have small tools and surgical experience. The customer service email is not valid. There is no website. The phone number is nothing but a voicemail box that is full, so you can't even leave a message.
Like others stated the range of this is practically zero. Maybe the range of the antenna has something to do with it 'cause the antenna of this old clock radio I'm testing it on is built inside. It picks up radio stations just fine. When I place the iPod directly on top of the radio it works as expected. When I move it away more than 2 feet quality is poor. I kind of knew this before purchasing it so I can't give it 1 star.It was a lot of trial and error getting a frequency with no radio station traffic on the radio to match it with. iTrip seems to have a mind of it's own. I attempted to set it to 89.0 and it reverts to 87.5 (below the FM range I believe). Finally I found compatibility at 107.8, and now it's working, yet right on top of the radio.Another thing, I put a protective iSkin on my 30 GB video iPod, highly recommended for protection. The dock connection is blocked a bit so I have to secure it very tighly. Otherwise iTrip won't turn on.I plan on taking this to europe in the spring to play it on a Boom Box I'll have in my apartment. I think it's better than taking a CD wallet full of 100's of CDs!
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
I don't understand how something so simple could go so wrong. The problem with this device is that I wasn't able to fully plug anything 3.5mm into it. My headphones would only go halfway in. Same with the Gogrove. This should be a no-brainer. I could hear audio with it half-way plugged in, but they just fall out. I tried pushing very firmly, but nothing would fully enter the connector from either side. I had purchased 4 of these, but I'm returning all of them.
Slick package and nice color display. Some clever features for boating but doesn't do the one, most important, thing I need; auto-routing. The straight line GOTO function is worse than useless, just a weak imitation of a routing function and more likely to get you to a dead end than where you want to go. I use a GPS unit on a motorcycle to get driving instructions and this is just a portable map. I recommend a Garmin V or StreetPilot instead, they have real auto-routing functions.
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.
After reading a lot of the reviews, both negative and positive, I decided to purchase this D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigabit Wireless Router. A lot of the negative reviews warned me NOT TO BUY. The problem is, that every single wireless router that Amazon sells has a lot of negative and positive reviews. No matter what router I purchased they all had lots of negative reviews and even more positive reviews. What's a person to do? A quick back of the envelope calculation of the number of positive vs negative reviews told me that I had about a 70 to 80 per cent chance that any router I purchased would work and a 20 to 30 per cent chance that it would not work. I live in Las Vegas and throw the dice once in a while so, I decided to gamble that I would be in the 70 per cent that worked. I lost.Because of all the negative reviews I was very careful to follow the set up directions to the letter. I read through all the directions before I even unwrapped the router. I made sure that my internet connection was working before I even unwrapped the router. I went step by step through the setup. IT DID NOT WORK eventhough I followed the directons to the letter.The only good thing about the entire situation was that I was on hold so long to tech support, that it gave me plenty of time to get more and more upset, think about the next move, make a decision, unhook everything, re-hook up my old router, log on to Amazon.com, print the Amazon return label, pack up everything, and tape up the box, all before tech support came back online.Are you feeling lucky?????????
I purchased 4 of these as gifts. The first one I opened didn't work at all. I opened the second one and charged it - since it seemed to charge okay, I gave it as a gift. The day after Christmas I find that it won't turn on. Same thing with the third one, although I did load photos on it before sending it since it was going out of state, to a Great Grandmother. I doesn't turn on consistently. The fourth was to be loaded with photos and sent to my son overseas, however due to the quality of the others it will be returned, unopened. I also tried for several weeks to contact the service number included, but either the line was busy or a recording stated they were "experiencing an unusually high number of calls, please try again" and the call was ended.
So I get the Nano. Download itunes follow their brief instructions. Got my music arranged and started to synch. ERROR "The iPod " " cannot be updated the required file cannot be found." So I download iTunes and reinstall several times. Still same error message. Then I figure okay I'll try a restore (back to manufacturers settings). Okay that comes up with an error message The iPod "" could not be restored --unknown error (1418). Sunk. Try it several times same error what do I do now. Wade through all sorts of help options--still nothing the same error. Finally 3-4 hours later. Do they have a human I can talk to. Call talk to someone who could barely speak English and after wrestling around the guy finally says call back in 4-5 hours they will send you a "repaired nano" to replace the bad one you have. So now I get a repaired nano for the price of the new one and have to wait 5 business days to get it. I'm glad their sending me a "repaired" one (why not a new one). What a disaster. Tell me about Apple someone... what a joke. I hope the next one will work. If not i messed over as it is a gift for Christmas.
I know the price looks great, but there's a reason for that: This is a confusing, frustrating, and uncooperative piece-of-crap product. There is no "auto install," but instead a disc with over a dozen different folders full of drivers and miscellaneous files for many different pieces of hardware. The one-page guide that comes with it tells you which specific folder to find the "Setup" file in, but after running it, the card can only identify what is plugged into it, not necessarily read the device properly (and that's only when it doesn't crash the system - I occasionally had to restart my computer 2 or 3 times in a row to get it to recognize my DVD RW drive).After a couple hours of playing around with this card and running several different drivers and programs, desperately searching for compatibility, I just gave up hope and put it back in its box. My printer and digital camera were the only 2 devices I could get to work properly with this card, and even then the speed was no different from my USB 1.1 ports. My DVD RW drive and external hard drive either crashed my system or wouldn't work properly with my burning software, yet both of these drives work perfectly with my old USB 1.1 connection.I followed the directions *PERFECTLY* and even did some additional research on the side. All I got in return was a headache. I really wish that I had just invested a little more money on a more reliable product the first time around.
I purchased the Nikon Coolpix S6 camera from Beach Camera by way of Amazon. After quite a bit of research, I settled upon this as a gift for my girlfriend. She was thrilled at first, but that soon wore off after our first outing. She'd mentioned the blurry snaps; I assumed she'd simply neglected to read the manual. However, after I read the manual then set the camera up to reduce the blurred images, I too got a substantial number of bad shots -- upwards of 50%. I also found it too small to handle and was constantly in fear of dropping it. This camera simply isn't for someone looking a simple point-and-shooter. That's what we both wanted and expected. We tried and tried to like the camera, but it just wasn't going to happen. This is the last time I buy a camera without image stabilization.Our only positive experience was with Amazon and especially Charles at Beach Camera. Even though it was long past the date, Charles understood our concern and agreed to accept it as a return. I have to say that without a doubt Beach Camera is my first choice for anything they sell, even if I might get the same item a tiny bit cheaper elsewhere. Frankly, I haven't experience customer service this good from anyone, anywhere, at any time.
I bought this mouse for my thinkpad T61 notebook. It does not work properly at the begining and it totally fail to connect to my notbook in one month later. There is another bad point for this mouse. It is much heavier than other wireless mouse. I switch to Logitech v220. It works perfectly and very easy to use.I don't recommend to buy this mouse. It is really bad.
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.
Product worked great, easy to set up, great speed and then about a month later it stopped working. Tech support is non-existent. Their site warns you not to try to return the product to them, deal with the retailer where you purchased the product. This in an indication to me that there are other unhappy customers who didn't get satisfaction from d-link.
Without fail, everytime I use this printer for anything other than pictures (i.e. just to print out a simple word document), the paper route jams, pulls in multiple sheets at a time, and/or says to add paper even though there is already paper in the tray, and a word document that should take a couple minutes to print out becomes a twenty minute ordeal.
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.
All I got was the player. No USB, no headphones, no software, no start guide, no nothin'.
Disappointed to find that this thing refuses to print on our corporate stationery which we've been using for years with no problems with previous printers. So it's been a total waste of money for us. You might be lucky, but is it worth taking the chance?
I have owned three of these now, and I cannot honestly recommend that you buy one unless you are not going to use it for anything but cole slaw. We used ours for a lot of things, but mainly large grated cheddar cheese projects. The first one held up for a fairly long time, and then the grater cone broke. We ordered another one, and then the motor burned out. We bought another, and the gears broke just after the warranty was up. We bought another because there was really nothing like the salad shooter, and the gears disintegrated just after the warranty was up again. I will never buy another. I think they have engineered it perfectly from a marketing perspective, so that it breaks just after the warranty is up. I know from studying quality management that this is more and more a common practice, and with today's statistical computer programs and engineering, quite easy to do.
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 have been using this for less than a month and I am about to order a new headset. It is very hard to hear my customers and when I turn the volume up on the phone there is a ton of white noise. This is one of those items where you get what you pay for is in effect. Spend the extra money and get a better quality headset.
Yes, my expectations were great!! Photography is more than a hobby. Minolta cameras were believed to be the best. Oh!! When I use that Minolta; the photo is 'picture perfect'.All was happy in the land of photos. One fateful day I came upon Minolta S414 Dimage Digital Camera -- alas, now downloading pictures and sharing with family and friends would be such a pleasure. Wrong, sadly wrong. The camera was shipped w/out necessary items -- no usb cable, no owner's manual; I should have said "This is not right, and send it back" My trust in Minolta overcame any worries about working any 'kinks' out. Bad mistake!!I regret to say; the camera has never worked properly; it is presently frozen with the zoom lens out and it will not move.And, just recently -- surprises of all surprises -- ha haThis camera is no longer manufactured. GEE, I wonder why!!!I have a 300++ dollar Minolta camera that does not work; I keep it on my desk staring at me; we are not on friendly terms.This is honest review of this camera. Sorry, if I burst your bubble.P.L.Davis ps :: I did not spell check, look over me I have a frozen, damaged Minolta S 414 Dimage staring at every word I write!!
This cable does not have a hot sync button! The handbook for the m100 assumes you have a hot sync button on your cable and provides no alternate instructions.
Purchased this unit at Home Depot last night. I set the unit up and watched for awhile how effective it works. To my amazement, very few bugs actually died after flying into the unit and hitting the electrified grid. 1 out of 4 died, while the remaining 3 were merely stunned, flying away again a mere 30 seconds later. This unit will be going back to the retailer first thing tomorrow. Dont waste your time with this inferior product.
This product worked for about 30 seconds.Customer service is poor, too much of a hassle to return the product and no/minimal control over outcome.I might have lost my money on a poorly designed product, but they lost a customer for life.
IF YOU CAN FIND MY ORDER PLEASE SHIP.IT`S BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE IT WAS ORDERED.
This mouse, that I bought on Amazon, suddenly stoppped working 7 months after purchase. I guess it might be better to buy a cheaper one than Verbatim, that I thought to be a serious and quality brand !!
This product is a piece of garbage and the customer support from GoVideo is pathetic. I purchased this product last November for my child's xmas present. Several times it just stopped playing, then resumed working a few minutes, hours or days later. Finally just before the warranty ran out it quit altogether. I contacted GoVideo for support, no easy feat as I waited on hold 45 minutes to 1 hour after no response by email (including 2nd and 3rd emails) for 1 month. They told me my only option was to send the unit back and pay $89.95 for a "labor charge" and they would send a new replacement. The replacement arrived yesterday, worked for about a minute and died. I am totally disgusted with this product and company. I would never purchase another product from them again.
What utter garbage these discs are. I have never experienced such an abysmal failure rate for any product in my life. Out of 7 discs, 5 failed. After that, I couldn't be bothered trying any more. I had been using a batch of TDK discs before, but only switched to the Maxell because I couldn't write on the TDKs! Bad move - I had not a single problem in 10 TDK discs, unlike the 5 out of 7 failures with Maxell. I will NEVER buy another Maxell product again, and I would strongly urge anyone else to do likewise. Incidentally, my DVD recorder is a Panasonic, not some fly-by-night job no-one's ever heard of.
I don't give this unit even one star but, I had to enter a rating to continue. I bought the VR2940 approximately a year and a half ago through "Vanns". Well, initially the unit worked fine, but, after about two weeks it started to freeze while recording videos and becoming unresponsive to button presses of any sort. I would have to unplug the unit, which, of course, would make me have to reset the clock and everything. So, I emailed GoVideo about it just a couple of weeks after I bought it in July. By December I had sent three emails complaining that something was wrong with the unit and had called twice. Each call ended with being told that they would mail me the Loader Version Upgrade CD's and that should fix it. I should have received the CD's by Christmas 2005 but hadn't so I went on my trip and assumed that I would receive them by time I returned. No such luck, and, when I called them back after New Year I was then told that they don't mail out Upgrade CD's anymore. Then, after mentioning that I would just send it back and get my money back I was told that the warranty was expired. I asked the person if I could speak with whoever is in charge, I was told that nobody was there. I asked if there was nobody higher up than him and he said no. I said, "So you're running everything over there then?" He said no. In total frustration I ended the phone call and had planned to see a lawyer about it - After all, I spent approximately $350.00 to buy the "YesDVD capable VR2940". Now I have a $350.00 VCR with an inoperable DVD player (It will only play some music CD's and won't even spin-up to accept the Loader Version Upgrad CD's I just burned with the new CD Burner I bought for this reason using Nero 6) and there's nobody out there to repair it. NEVER!!! NEVER!!! buy anything that has "GoVideo" in the name. NEVER.
I've used these discs for both standard PC data media (burnt ISOs for backups and general data), for CD/Redbook audio, and for some grey-market consoles (select people will know what I mean by this. :) )Out of a 50 pack, I ended up with about 6 coasters. Not horrible, but not great either.These discs have a tendancy to be "noisy" when read from -- the thickness and size of the discs, despite being standard, must be off by a slight margin since they end up rattling around inside of drives at higher speeds (32x+). Other vendor's discs don't seem to do this.These discs do not perform very well under high speed operations (32x+) either; lots and lots of media re-reads. Again, other vendor's discs seem to perform OK.But the worst part, in my opinion, is that there's no writing surface on the label side of the disc! It's almost completely (99%) black. How are you supposed to write on the disc what the contents are?! Oh right, there's a 1cm strip along the edge of the CD (curved none the less) where you can write. Thus you're forced to buy stickers that go on the disc (which end up making the discs unbalanced in weight, thus making even more noise than mentioned above).I'd have given these discs 3 stars had the quality been better, but the lack-of area to write on is appalling. I really don't know what Memorex was thinking.
Got my ipod last year, the screen shot this year. Got a replacement from Apple and it died in a few months. Spent many hours on the phone with Apple, finally it was told the replacement is out of 90 days warrenty. Bad customer services and quality. I have seem been charging the silly thing all the time. The battery does not last (1-2hours). I have ordered a sony Sony NW-HD5 (red) after reading the review. The battery is removable and last 40 hours. Can't wait for my new toy. Goodbye IPOD for good!!
After i received the item the so called 4gb mini sd card i put the card in the card reader and it read 0 a big 0 and i tried to find to 4gb but nowhere to be found. I sent an email to the seller and am now going to send it back.
I'm the same as a few others I bought a new HP computer with Vista aka "Junka"... and spent 4 hours one saturday trying to find out how to get software that would make the scanner work. The CD that came with the printer doesn't work with vista! How crazy, it seems the farther we advance with computers the less compatible they become... I have an HP computer and an HP printer and they don't work together, I'm so mad. I just wish that HP would at least make it easy to let you know that it's impossible to get the 3050 scanner to work with vista instead of making you run all around the internet for nothing. HP you're a junk company!
the key word is worked in this it worked good when it wrked however it didnt wrk long maybe for like 2 months then that was it the cord is just cheap thats all
I wish I would have known that this camera does not really work with a Mac. Amazon allowed me to return it with no problems however.
Nothing wrong with the product , problem was with the seller. When I found I didn't need this particular item, they would not let me return it. So I have an unused Wireless LAN Card, which I'm sure is a fine product, just not what I needed.
As a previous reviewer mentioned, I also received the wrong kind -- 2 separately packaged 2GB Sandisk SDHC cards. Do not buy unless you are okay with SDHC (and have SDHC compliant devices.) Back to searching Amazon for ACTUAL SD Cards...
These headphones have a muffled, muddied sound. I bought them to use with my office boom box (Aiwa CSD-FDF81), thinking they would sound better than the speakers. They sound worse. My 17-year old son thinks they sound muffled, too. On the plus side, they are comfortable.I brought them home and tested them against a 15+ year old pair of Audio Technica headphones. No contest. The ATs sound bright and clear by comparison, but are uncomfortable.Keep shopping. Spend a little more if you must. Your ears will thank you. (I just ordered a pair of Grado SR-60 headphones on the recommendation of my audiophile brother.)
Go to www.pacrimtechnologies.com and buy their version. It costs about $20 total (shipping included) and comes with an AC power cord. It's quality is far better than the cheap knock offs sold here. It actually sounds better, and feels like it costs two to three times what pacific rim is currently charging ($9.99). This is the only speaker set you need to buy. period.Unfortunately, I first bought these cheap little knock offs. I mean hey, they were only $6 with shipping. They actually sound pretty good. They are very inexpensive, BUT they are also very poorly made. The right speaker didn't work out of the box. The seller, Clear AV, was nice enough to send out a free replacement. The replacement arrived in two days, but that one was completely non-functioning out of the box. Good news is I was able to splice the right speaker from the replacement unit onto the first unit, and it works fine. However, see above.
i dont know what this works with, it did nothing i tried it 20feet from the modem. maybe these worked back in the 56k modem days
Got this antenna out of the box and it looked great, unfortunately it didn't work as well as a non-amplified old set of rabbit ears. Tried the gain control and moving it around with no luck, very weak performance.
I tried this printer with an iMac G5 as well as a Dell laptop running XP professional. HP claimed Mac compatibility, but in reality you only get print functions - no scanner support - when locally attached via USB. And while it will work fine (print only) on an AirPort Express network from the Mac, there is no Windows XP support so I can't print wirelessly from my laptop. This is my third and last HP purchase. They really shouldn't be allowed to write driver software.
This charger was supposed to work with 4th generation ipod nano. When I plugged my new nano into the charger, I got a message saying something to the effect of "device not supported." Also, the first time I pulled the charger out of the electrical outlet, it all fell apart. I threw it away. My advice is--do not waste your money. I had to give it one star in my review--no stars was not a choice.
I brought this product because they said if would fit my ford explorer not it does not fit right what a waste would send it back but it would cost me more to send it then it worth
Pros: Works great for watching only DVDsCons: Can NOT be connected to any other type of digital audio equipment. Extremely limited system.I originally recommended this system for my father-in-law who was setting up his first home theater. He was finally ditching the 25yr old 27" TV and basic cable. It was on sale at Circuit City for the same price as on Amazon. After unpacking and setting up everything, I was very unhappy to discover that there are NO DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS for this system. This means that you can not hook up your HDTV, Satellite, Blu-Ray player, or any other digital device to this system. I find that totally outrageous. The only thing that will give you theater-quality surround sound is the built-in DVD player. This is a totally useless system. Unless you are trying to use Panasonic exclusively to simplify the amount of remotes to use with your Panasonic HDTV, then I would recommend the Sony version of this system. It has plenty of digital audio inputs. If you must stick with Panasonic, then your only real option is to upgrade to the PT1050 which offers a single optical input that you can connect to your HDTV. The PT1050 worked perfectly for my father-in-law. The PT950 was a useless waste of everyone's time.
I purchased this keyboard and mouse for my office and like one of the other reviewers I wanted to throw it out of the window the first day. I had the usp thingy plugged into the back of the computer and the keyboard and mouse refuse to work so I plugged it into the front of the computer and now they work sometimes. I forgot to mention that this is the second set that I have purchased, when I called tech help all he told me was that the product might be damaged and told me to get another one. So I did and this keyboard is still acting like the first one. I want to say one thing the design of the keyboard and mouse are great and I really like this keyboard and mouse if they would work I would buy one for my home as well. I wish Kensington would take a look at the problem that this set is having and fix it because this would be a great product if it worked.
Junk! Two of the three outlets had no power. I had dc current in one of the three outlets. Don't waste your time or money.
I had to return this product as it was not compatible with my computer as stated. The connector was too long for the port. The item was returned and credited. They did not credit me for postage, which they should have done. The item was falsely advertised as for my Gatewat 200ARC. I am not happy with both the transaction and being charged for shipping! I will not be too anxious to order from Amazon after this. Lois Green
THE SELLER COMPANY IS THE WORST I WAS DEALING WITHCASHED THE CARD ON 12/18/2007 AND NEVER RECEIVED THE PRODUCT!!!I NEED A REFUND ASAPREGATDSDANRAMNICEANUPS I WILL RATE 'ZERO'
This is reviewing the 2 capacity shuttle...Too small for rubber enclosed drives. Wouldn't have bothered if I'd known how limited the space was for these. Inside storage area is cheaply made as well. Wouldn't expect to hold up well to frequent use even with sufficiently small drives.Don't bother purchasing if you use Corsair or Patriot drives. Can't speak for other drives.
I live in Hawaii and the GPS function is terrible. It takes forever to get a satellite fix. I don't understand it as my Magellan GPS unit will normally get the first fix within a minute or so. The Tomtom navigator software is not very functional in Hawaii. A lot of the addresses here have numbers combined with dashes (e.g. 99-251 Kamehameha Hwy) but the software doesn't recognize that and won't let you insert dashes. Hence, all the addresses on Kamehameha Hwy become the address 99.There is also a problem with Wlan connectivity. It has a hard time keeping a connection, even though I'm sitting just 7 feet away from my router.The idea is a good one but the execution is poor. Not recommended!
The leather case works great. Easy access to buttons, space for business cards and SD cards. Ah!... the smell...leather. Five stars!
You should seriously consider the Sharp 6000L...With built-in WIFI, USB Host support, SD and CF and an amazing 4 inch screen, all that plus a keyboard built-in (of course it supports any USB keyboard as well.)I switched to linux based 6000L and never looked back. In the review they talk about watching a movie on the SD card, well, throw a 5GB Microdrive in the 6000L and watch abpout 12 full length movies.Do yourself a favor, take a look at the 6000L first before going the WINCE route...You may find the WINCE is still more your style and that's cool. But I am betting you'll not only find the 6000L a better PDA...you'll probably stop needing your notebook as well.
From day one this Ipod nano malfunctioned. Locked up and froze. Wouldn't turn on. After a week of trouble-shooting it according to the Apple web site support forum, we gave up. Many tears. They should have made this LEMON yellow not pink.
From other people's review, especially those with photos, I expected this to hold my t3i with its kit lens comfortably. Unfortunately, I have to push a little to get it in every time. I have to pull at the neck of the lens to get it out. Overtime, I am afraid it will do more harm to the camera than the money I saved from not buying the real camera bag.I blame no one, but the frugal myself (-:
Only if you are a point and shoot photographer who is making a jump from the crappy "put em in your pocket" no control for the photographer type of camera to this will you be happy with this camera and then only if you keep using the automatic function. If you have used any of the upper class point and shoots (e.g. Panasonic's FZ line) don't buy this camera. This thing only qualifies as an SLR, in my opinion, because you can put different lenses on it. Otherwise it is no better, if not worse, than most of the high end point and shoots these days.
The first time I used my unit it worked well for the first six hours. Then it started showing "HHH" in the pit probe display. Restarting didn't help.I have called techinical support and did not get an answer. Next I emailed them and have not received a reply in four days.I would call and see if they answer their phones and emai them and see if they return your email before I buy one odf these units.I gave them one star because that was as low as I could go.
I used the e740 for 1.5 months. During that time I had to reload all my data at least 4 times (it's easy to hit the battery release on the side). As others have noted, I was constantly hitting that stupid record button on the side. I had a Handspring Deluxe for 3 years and had to reload maybe twice during that time.Battery life is terible. You will have to lug the charger anytime you go away for a weekend -- totally ridiculous.Even though I was able to get a great deal on the unit, I grew to hate it very quickly. I've now sold it and purchased a Sony Clie SJ33 and simply love it. It is an asset. The toshiba was a liability -- just bad engineering.
doesnt work, spits it out and makes a weird noise. second time i bought one. and neither of them work
Mine crashed within one year but I did not complain until the 14th month. LaCie said no warranty after one year and the cost to repair, as I offered to pay for repair, was as great as buying a new product. Apparently, the life expectancy is one year. LaCie does not advertise this limitation as far as I know.
Just after 3 months the on/off button broke down, shortly after the button lock feature stopped working.Before this, when I put the unit in my coat pocket, at the slightest movment it would turn itself on, if the button lock was not on. So, if you are not consiencious enought to put the button lock on each time, expect to burn through a slew of batteries.
I have to admit that I almost always read product reviews and don't write any. For this product I couldn't help but to add my experience. I'm a software developer with plenty of experience setting up networks. I was very happy with the features available in this product, but some of the comments worried me. I took the plunge anyway, mostly because I was glad to see DLink offers open forums to the public for their products.Setup was fast and easy and all devices were connected quickly. I usually make a point to upgrade firmware right after buying something like this, but for some reason I waited a couple of months. The router didn't work too badly during this time with a few disconnects and necessary reboots. When I upgraded the firmware to the latest version, the router started dropping wireless connections, rebooting randomly, etc... DLink doesn't allow you to go back to the previous firmware version either.This initially didn't scare me too much because I figured with my knowledge I could play with the settings and figure it out, or rely on the forums at DLink to get answers. Well, after a few more months of fighting with this thing, no luck. It has become unusable. Maybe, given enough time, they will come out with a firmware that makes this thing work, but I got tired of waiting. I have since went back to the same brand I've always purchased over the years - Linksys. There are plenty of people who don't like Linksys either, but I haven't had one bad experience in the many products I've purchased. The replacement router is the Linksys WRT160Nv3. It has been rock solid from day one.
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.
I just had to join the ranks on how disgusted I am with this product. Bought it for my new house in Dec 2005, installed it in Feb 2006 and in 30 days it died. Yes the same thing, black screen. Of course I too was past the 90 day warranty period. Now I have a $200 FM radio, no AM that never worked. It amazes me how a company can still be in business after manufacturing such inferior products. Lesson learned, never again will I buy from Poloroid.
I saw all the 5 star reviews for this product and the sample images people had posted, one from my same camera (Nikon D40) and decided to give it a try. Another reviewer had suggested taping a curved business card to the camera to deflect the flash to the ceiling, and was mocked by a different reviewer for doing so. I tried the business card trick until my Lumiquest Diffuser arrived. Sure, I had to bump up the flash a little and could only hold my camera one way, but I must say it worked far better than the results I got when the Lumiquest finally arrived. What a piece of junk! It's hard to see how anyone could get it to stay in position and even holding it while taking pictures I didn't get much better results than the naked flash. There has to be something better out there.
My initial experience was very good, until I added a wireless internet video camera to my HOME LAN. Evidently, remote access to your HOME LAN is impossible with the D-Link DVG-1120M connected between your Cable/DSL modem and your router.Despite the information obtained from the AT&T; Call Vantage Support Web site(see "Full Installation Guide" identifying an option for connecting the D-Link DVG-1120M off of a router connected to your cable modem), you will get no support. My request to activate the AT&T; CallVantage D-Link DVG-1120M T/A in this configuration was refused, since it is "not supported" by AT&T; CallVantage.If you have no additional plans to take advantage of the many applications available for broadband internet access, then this should work fine. Otherwise, go with Linksys.
For the price, I expected a lot more. Perhaps I shouldn't have, "Slip Case" is probably accurate, but the quality feels like it is for disposable one-time use, and gives almost no protection to the computer. This will be the first ever item I return to Amazon in 7 years of shopping here.
The only thing good I can say about the Escort 8500 X50 is that when it actually works it works very well. But unfortunately, it doesn't work all of the time.If you consistently drive fast, you want your radar detector to be rock solid. This is not a rock solid radar detector.This might be forgivable if Escort stood by their product and had a decent warranty and service policy, but they don't. You have to pay for every service.I bought the X50 a while back and it worked well for a time. Then one day I got nailed by CHP radar. The X50 gave no indication of radar until I started my car after receiving my ticket. Obviously, the X50 had crashed, but the worst part of it was that I had no way of telling it had crashed. I found that the X50 was crashing quite a bit so I phoned Escort to see what I could do. It was $80 to send it in for a service.A few weeks later, I got my Escort back. It still crashed. Back then, I didn't have time to deal with their incompetence, so I gave up. I have been getting by ever since with a $50 Cobra that is at least rock solid.
I received this watch for Christmas 2006. I live in Colorado and last weekend was my first opportunity to go climbing. I set my altimeter at the trailhead (known elevation 11,000') by the time we summited the Suunto Observer read 200' below the known summit elevation of 14,260. btw the weather was clear and sunny all day. Not impressed at all. It is a nice time piece but dont count on the altimeter.
I intended to purchase this for a video camera. Apparently that was a mistake because the video was quite grainy.Returned the camera to Amazon and looking for another one. :(
tried in 02 Celica didn't work all you here is muffeled music and a bunch of static don't waste your money
Take it from one who had a close friend and fellow attorney who used to work as in-house counsel/advisor to these thieves....you will want to avoid them at every possible turn. Unless, of course, you enjoy shelling out your $$ for an essentially worthless "warranty" and/or "service plan" that will require you to do nothing other than jump through hoop, after hoop, after hoop. Stall, delay, deny...these are their operative words, written in their corporate policy and procedure manual. Sound like something you'd want to get in bed with?
These speakers were pretty good while they lasted. They stopped working after 2 years with minimal use. After 2 years I did not expect a refund or exchange but was willing to pay for repairing them. Unfortunately I have to throw them in the trash. Don't waste your money.
I wanted to love this product, but was so disappointed in the quality of the stand (mine was defective--the ball joint would not budge so neither I nor a partner could attach the arm to the stand). I had to return it. The clips are plastic and one of those would not work either. It's so flimsy even the DVD says you'll need a "sandbag" to anchor it if there is any wind (outdoor shots). Great idea, but wish they had a better stand to offer. The reflector looked good, but based on the quality of the stand I'd have concerns about the longevity of the zippers, too.
Olympus really blew it this time!On their previous digital recorder, you pressed the delete button, to delete a message, during or after it played. Now, you can only delete it AFTER it plays, and it requires pressing THREE DIFFERENT BUTTONS to delete one message.I often record and/or review and delete messages while I'm driving. This new deleting method makes it impossible, without taking your eyes off the road. I hope Olympus realizes this was a REALLY BAD IDEA!
Bought this hoping to replace my aged PS/2 KVM so I can use my USB keyboard and mouse, no go. Mouse worked fine, monitor (17" widescreen sony) worked fine, but my keyboard was a no go. It would work, for about 30 seconds, then I'd get that "you just disconnected a USB device" beep in windows and it would take about 4 seconds for the keyboard to start responding again. Kind of annoying when you're driving at high speeds through the streets of San Andreas and all of a sudden your car careens off the side of the road and stops for 5 seconds.My keyboard is a Viewsonic Slim Keyboard KU201.
Misleading information, very small, not easy to carry, bad product quality, can't hold a single camera and lens kit. Claims false.
I've had this product for 2 years, there has never been any FW updates. It will work for a bit, then mouse will mess up. buttons, scroll wheel, left and right button signals get mixed. Some times powering down all devices(pain) and unplugging the power to the kvm will fix it, but not always. Extended function for you mouse will not work so forget the joys of that. Support is as bad as it could get, if you have a weak heart just put it in the trash and save yourself.
The lens cover is badly design. I lose it when it fell off accidentally.There should be a string to tight it to the body, like a camera.Without the cover, the sensor can be damaged by sunlight.
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.
The product was misrepresented as to the size of the exact item.The measurements taken were of the package,and not the antenna,itself.I thought I was getting a much larger antenna because of the measurements.Please give the correct size of the item ordered,and NOT the size of the packaging.Thank you.
These are no replacement for a 'pro' unit - with interference problems at anything over a 20 or so yard line-of-site distance. More disturbing, the hot shoe mount on the receiver broke off after about my 10th use - rendering it pretty useless. And this was light duty use.
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!
If it doesn't work with multi-function printers, then why don't they say that on the box?? It didn't even work with my Epson C80 printer which isn't multifunction. The documention is non-existant and the setup program does anything but. I spent 30 minutes on the phone with some chick from India with an accent so thick I finally told her "I'm sorry, but I just can't take this any more." You couldn't give me another LinkSys print server.
Could not get this to work on my WPA-PSK encrypted network with my Belkin Pre-N router. Tried mu old D-Link card which worked with WPA, so I gave Belkin Tech Support a call. They told me the card only supports 64-Bit WPA encryption. So, there you have it. The $75 card does not even support enhanced encryption that almost every other wireless card does. If you're interested in security, buy something else. Technically, it's not defective so I'm stuck with it. Won't buy Belkin again.
Cannot understand this model.I like Koss stuff, but this is ridiculous in width for any normal brain!Way big for any movement. They'll fall off the head.Had to return them and purchased the Sennheiser hd202's.They soud 5x as good as the Koss and fit nice and firm and hold on. Great ear cups too.
Out of the box they don't look quite right, like they would break like a wishbone if used and once on your head they barely fit and are incredibly uncomfortable like they were designed to only fit children. I seriously spent a half hour disassembling and reassembling them because I assumed they must have been assembled wrong.With the subwoofer off they have virtually no bass and sound worse than the headphones you'd be given for free on an airplane. With the subwoofer on, they buzz horribly and muffle anything that isn't bass. The battery pack has a wheel to adjust the subwoofer volume, but its a joke and seems only to work at min or max.I have no idea where the good reviews are coming from. This is seriously the worst set of headphones I've ever owned. Save your money towards a good pair of SONY studio monitors or something that isn't just a marketing gimmick aimed at teenagers.
I got the all too common dreaded E18 error after using this camera for 10 months with not so much as a bump to it.I will be sending it in for a warranty repair tomorrow.
I'm bitterly disappointed as I've been a Logitech fan for years but this product really disappointed me. There are two major flaws that not many people have mentioned thus far:1) The number pad's keys are smaller than the keys you find on a standard number pad. Even for my small fingers, that makes it really uncomfortable to use and I have to look down when I enter numbers. This pretty much disqualified this keyboard for my day-to-day usage and I would not have bought the product if I knew about this beforehand.2) The product has quite obviously some connection faults. As soon as my PC goes in standby mode, I cannot use the keyboard anymore and need to use my old keyboard to type in my password. This seems to be a common problem as some of my friends had the same issues.
I bought this camera as a back-up for my SLR camera. First, this camera is not very compact. Second, the flap that slides over the lens when the camera is not on, seems very cheap and does not look like it would hold up to wear and tear. Also, the zoom lever on top of the camera is not user friendly. It is very small and it too looks as though it would not stand up to wear and tear. Another bad point is that the lever to open the camera back is hard to use. The most important thing is that when I had the camera set to use the red-eye reducer, ALL of the pictures came back with red-eye. It DOES NOT WORK. I have studied photography and am not a casual photographer. In my opinion, this camera is not worth the ... it costs. I promptly returned mine.
The large print giveth - the small print taketh away.The information on the box proudly proclaims: Connect to the internet with a USB wireless adapter (not included)!Not so fast, sparky, whats also not included, (You wont discover until after you buy this), is the information that not just any USB adapter will do, no matter how modern (I have one that supports wirelss n, the latest.)No, only after you read the manual will you discover that only the Samsung's very own adapter will work! And at a price of $75 for this adapter that can only be used for this one purpose, it seems that perhaps for good reason, this nugget of info was "accidentally" omitted.The first BluRay player I've ever bought, is now the first BluRay player I've returned to the store.I'm in no hurry, I can wait until someone gets it right, for under $200. When they do, they get my business.
I bought one from the used and new section and bought a counterfeit 2gb MS DUO, it came boxed originally and everything and when I tried using it with my PSP, it kinda worked. Data will be corrupted when its written in, and it will be recognized sometimes only. There are a lot of these counterfiet MS out there, you might want to only buy from actual stores.
This camera was handed down to me, because it didn't work on my brother's computer, which uses windowsXP. Beware... It will not work with windowsXP. Well, I was very excited, because I already owned a PolaroidPDC640, which always gave me great pictures. I was very disappointed when I saw the quality of pictures this camera took. They are all blurry. It's almost looks like their is something smeared on the lens. I cleaned the lens, but still no improvement. If you want clear, crisp pictures... I do not recommend this camera, not even for online viewing. This one is going to my 6yr old.
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 purchased 2 of these cameras and both of them came with a USB charging cradle that would not work. This is terrible, terrible quality control and I will never trust another casio product.
Researched a long time for this camera. I had it for about a month, took lots of pictures and the only frustration was how quickly it drained batteries. Then, one day, it turned off and never turned back on again. Seeing I'm not the richest person in the world I attempted to contact J&R Computer who I purchased this camera from (thru Amazon) and was ignored. Now I have a worthless device on my hands.
I admit, my standards weren't too high considering I paid only five bucks for these. They are nicely designed though. I love the design and how they fold up small, and how the headphone jack cable folds around the unit in a little groove so it's hidden.But the sound problems are pretty bad. If the volume is loud at all, (not even blasting loud) they buzz and it's impossible to enjoy the music or understand what they're saying. Also, there's odd static that I can hear when the volume is at any level, even when there's no music coming through the speakers at the time.Overall, these are NOT even worth the cheap price I paid for them. They are okay for lower volumes so they get two stars, but they wouldn't be too good to hear the music very well across a room.I don't recommend them. Spend a few bucks on another kind.
Bought this a while back, and at first, we pulled it out and plugged the ipod in, and wouldn't you know, it didn't play the ipod music. But i assure you, the ipod was connected, as it charged the ipod. And the lights didn't even work. We sent it back, if i can remember we had to pay for shipping too, though it was at ihome's fault for a defective product. Got the second one, ipod music played fine, BUT the clock was out of whack. Now when it is like 10:48 or something, the clock says 10:78. Don't want to send it back, it'd be a waste of time, and maybe money, so we can live with extra minutes in an hour, i guess. overall, functioning at the least, and a plasticy feel/look.
I purchased this card in May 2005 and it died December 2005. I am now getting around to contacting San Disk support to see if they can help me. At least there were no photos on the card but I would not recommend this product. Their online support suggestion to format the card does not work since neither the camera nor computer recognizes that the card is inserted in the device. I will post back if they reply to my request for help.BettinaJerusalem, Israel
I putted it in my pencil box all the time to avoid the damage from the impact with hard project(even I know it didnt make by TOFU), it seems worked fine for the first 2 weeks and 6 days, as soon as I stop backing up the file on the drive, it stop working without any indication, LED not flashing, it couldnt be recogenized at different PCs.it is all I can say
Well, you get what you pay for.These aren't all that great.The cuff is a bit restrictive and they don't accomodate longer wider devices as I had imagined.The material feels cheap and thin, and the device easily slides out of the sock, making them kinda dangerous when handling your devices.I think I maybe should have just paid the extra money and tried the official Apple brand socks.[...]
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.
If you need to do even low-volume color printing on card stock, don't buy this printer. It leaves streaks down both sides of the paper and skeletonizes color images. I've changed out the color cartridges twice at great expense, because the troubleshooting guide attributes streaking to defective toner cartridges. There was no improvement whatsoever. An expensive disappointment.
This would be a great wireless mouse if it weren't for it's battery usage. It runs on dual AAA batteries. They need replacing about every 2-3 weeks. I DO NOT recommend this mouse. Instead of adding to my large collection of AAA batteries, I'm purchasing another mouse that handles battery usage efficiently.
This price is not a bargain, I researched this lens and found it in Cannon's website for $2689.00 brand new.
The optics seem good for the price. Nice and clear. However there's a lot of play in the focus mechanism so the focus of the two eye pieces doesn't track. So I have to always focus moving the adjustment in the same direction. Or only look through one eye. I guess I can't complain too much considering what I paid (nothing).I find it amusing that they have a lifetime warranty. But if you need to take advantage of it, you must send the binoculars back freight prepaid, with a check for $20 to cover inspection,shipping and handling. That just happens to be their list price.
Does not work with newer (2008) Sandisk Extreme III cards. Also has problems with some types of much older cards like Kingston Elite Pro cards.Otherwise it's a decent reader, very small and compact, but with the compatibility problems and it getting so long in the tooth I would avoid.
My blow dryer broke after less than 3 weeks of sporadic use. I thought it was great at first, but was very disappointed that it broke so quickly.
I have used this part before with excellent results, but the packaging on this shipment was bad. I have tried to contact Amazon about the problem, but still have not had any response from them.Belkin is quality equipment, but if you cannot get the full order I would suggest trying another vendor. Amazon is so big that two missing parts from my shippment has no impact on there business.Mike
While the sound quality is good, this $3k system is definitely not up to the hype due to poor UI and Usability designs by Bose. I would not have bothered if I was buying even $1500 system but for 3k it is not really worth. While everyone talks about how great this system is, let me talk about some major drawbacks of this system that no one talks about:1) It does not display Track/album info for CDs (for e.g. the ones you ripped off from online music stores) and MP3 CDs! Yes, thats true! How can anyone browse through 100+ songs from an MP3 CD and select the song that they want without seeing any track/album display on the TV Screen? I am extreamly upset with Bose lacking "common sense" here! Come on Bose, even my old $100 cheap DVD system can display this info on the screen! If you let the users play mp3 CDs didn't it occur to you that they would perhaps would like to choose the song they want to listen to?2) It does not let you store MP3 CDs.3) It does not let you transfer music from your PC.4) It does not import the Title/Album info for the custom CDs that you burn with music that you have downloaded. It just names all the tracks and album info for the this type of CD with '-No Label-' title! You have to spend days to Edit (BTW editing is horrible too) all this info to make it right (if you have patience at all). If you end up storing more then one custom CDs, they all look the same when you browse through music library! So, there is no way to distinguish between them and hence you are really screwed! If you were to edit the title of a song/album, there is no way to listen to the song (to make sure it is the right song) while editing it! While listening, you can't edit the title! How stupid!5) Browsing through music library is a pain. If you have 200 CDs, there is no way to skip to a particular CD in a second. for e.g if you want to go to 100th CD, you have to cick 100 times to get to it in the list! Same thing goes for Artist, Album and track selection.6) The playlist feature is not really good. You are stuck with UMusic and a very basic playlist option.7) Editing feature is not really intutive. There is no way you can key in letters using the Remote controls number pad (such as the ones you have with Cellphones. Each number will have 3 letters assigned to it etc...) There is no way to play and doublecheck the song while editing the title for a song/album. So, imagine yourself editing a bunch of songs with no preview!Well the bottomline is that this pricy system is lacking so many basic features showing how Bose did not do a good job of focussing on usability. It is not just about the sound, the system should be functional too! I hope Bose realizes this soon! In any case Bose just lost their image as far as I am concerned!
I had it one year ago. Because it is cheap, I do not expect too much to this product. It worked fine when I got it although the signals are not very good. (I connected it with a 22" LCD monitor.) Then, I stopped using it for about 6 months. While the next time I used it, it has no sound at all. I do not have ideas when it goes bad. What I am sure is that it is broken within a year. It is not a reliable product.
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, stupidly, purchased this as a splitter for an Ethernet phone connection to connect two computers. It does not work with computer phone connections, even when one computer is shut down. It kills the connection for both computers until you unplug one of them.Before I wasted $8.80 to receive this $2.49 (Retail Value) plug it would have been nice if the product description had stated that fact. "Use for data/PBX applications" is not a correct use for this product. A standard phone or fax line "may" work with this signal splitter, but it is not for data transmission.
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 three of these keyboards [...]. I'm sorely regretting it. They keys are incredibly hard to press, and the spacebar is noisy and stiff.
Just finished setting up my new MP600CANON PIXMA MP600 Multifunction Inkjet Printer/Copier/Scannerand after printing about 10 reasonably high quality sheets for which I was quite satisfied, I finished reading the manual to tackle other projects and found that paper heavier than 28# cannot be used. Since I print my own greeting cards and photo greeting card stock is 81# and cover stock is 67# the printer is unacceptably limited for my applications. So I have to return it.
Have been running Windows XP. XP recognizes it as a generic fax/modem and answers the phone everytime it rings as a fax interfering with incoming calls. Creative has not released a driver for XP. It connects about 30 to 50% of the time on first try. Once connected the connection fails about 50% of the time. Have tried to get help from Creative, but nothing yet.
I bought this to try and help reduce arm/shoulder pain associated with using a mouse constantly at work. This might be great for a guy with large hands, but as a female with medium hands (wear large size in isotoner gloves) it is way too big.The way your hand rests on the mouse, I kept accidentally clicking the right mouse button.Few people just use a mouse to scroll around without clicking. Since carpal tunnel usually makes your thumb and first finger hurt, constantly clicking with your thumb is not too good of an idea. My hand hurt worse in 30 minutes of use than with the regular cheap mouse.I'm returning this and trying something else. I think a trackball that uses your thumb to move the ball would be less hand stressful than this.
I order a JVC brand and i received a Panasonic without consulting me. Maybe it is not a big deal for others but at least i should given the opportunity to select something else rather just shove it down my throat.
My wife has a 3rd Gen iPod 40GB that has been returned for the hard drive crashing twice, fortunatly we bought the 3 year extended warranty. This issues happened literally 3 days after the 1 year warranty expired, and after I bought the 30GB iPod video. I am a runner that trains for marathons so I thought an iPod would be great for this type of activity since I sometimes run for more than 3 hours and listening to music makes the time go by much faster. However, when an issue occurs 10 miles from home you can get very upset especially when now 2 of 2 iPods need to be serviced (remember 1 was over the 1 year warranty, and my new one was within the 1 year warranty). Fortunately the service is quick (my wife's iPod that was sent back by Best Buy took two weeks, and mine that I went through the Apple online service took 4 days). My iPod didn't have a hard drive crash but instead a click wheel failure meaning I couldn't turn on my iPod unless it was hooked to the computer and then couldn't do anything with it. This is an issue that can't be fixed so you get a new or refurbished iPod. The bad thing about the 1 year warranty is that if you have had the iPod for more than 6 months you pay $30 for shipping. Upon researching the iPod issues I found out that the iPod is a bad choice for runners and I ended up buying a SanDisk 1GB MP3 player because it was rated the highest for runners due to not having a moving hard drive which reduces the potential for the disc to scratch or skipping. All in all, I've had 2 iPods one for 3 days over 1 year and 1 for just longer than 6 months and both have had repair/replacement issues. I'm not impressed. Plus, no matter how convenient iTunes can be it can be more of a royal pain in the rear and Apple should really tell you that the program needs 512MB of RAM which means you need 1GB to keep your computer moving at a normal speed. However, I am impressed with SanDisk and would highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in an MP3 player that doesn't already have one and it's ability to use whatever music service you desire to download music from, which is great if you like live music instead of just studio stuff.
I bought this model a year and a half ago, and it worked fine, until one day (After the 1-year warranty expired) for no apparent reason those horizontal green lines appeared, and the picture lost a lot of its quality. This TV is still practically new. Not happy.
The hard drive on my iPod with video is shot and I didn't even drop it or anything. The Apple store said the warranty was voided because the case was scratched. So I think they are way too sensitive. Does Apple think people will buy these things and then set them on a shelf?Anyway, all ranting aside, you can get way more features, same capacity, better battery life, etc. for the same or lower price. I know iPods look cool and they are easy to use, but the product just isn't worth that much money. These days you can do so much better, especially if you have a windows PC, just do some more searching on Amazon! If you have a Mac, as I do, it might still be worth it to get an iPod because a lot of other mp3 players aren't compatible, but maybe just a Nano, unless you have money to burn. I'm done with Apple, though. Being fancy-looking just isn't enough.
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 don't get MIcrosoft they think this Zune can take over the Ipod. Who would wan't to buy a bulky player that looks like that old classic football game from the 80s or like something they gave away on Let's Make a Deal. Why did they pick the color of dookie as a color option. Another stupid thing about this is that you can't use Microsoft's own Media Player or music from other places like itunes and such, you have to download Zune's music and player. Also why is it that you can't use this on a Mac. But if you own a Mac you would wan't to buy a Ipod which comes in different sizes, colors and GB storage. It takes such a long time for the Zune to transfer you music files from your media player to Zune's one. That sharing music between other Zune's is lame as well becasue how many people do you know that even own a Zune. So what if this has a radio there is nothing great on the radio anyways. If you wan't to buy a mp3 player get a ipod there is a reason there the top selling one and no i am not a Mac/Ipod fanboy or a employee of Apple.
I've done at least 35 H-Drive swaps.I got this DeskStar and it was bad right out of the Static bag.Here's the scoop,I get it put on my anti-static wrist-stap and install it.Put in the floppyand NOTHING I mean dead not even a hum,anyway change cable with one I know is good ,still nothing ,put a meter on the power plug and I got power.Recheck jumpers,power ,cable NOTHING.Call IBM tech support and get someone who really does not know hard drives.After 50 minutes of talking to her and her supervisor,they decide I got a bad drive,She couldn't believe it say's it's very,very RARE.Now the good part she say's AT LEAST 14 DAY'S after they receive it, AND they could send me a rebuild as a replacement.YEA right I bought this brand new it's 1 hour after ups gets my signature and they're going to send me a rebuild!!I returned it to place of purchase and got credit ,ordered a Western fired right up.IBM is junk!!
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.
The rebate program seems to be run by Bernard Madoff. On checking my rebate status I was greeted by the message: "Invalid: Missing Original Serial Number/GS605 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Missing Serial Number/GS605 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Missing UPC". But that is NOT TRUE! I had peeled the original label--containing all the required information-- from the carton and pasted it to the rebate form. I filled out an e-mail form complaining about the matter and offered to send them a scan of my rebate form that plainly shows the "missing" information. Soon a friendly message came from Madoff, inviting me to contact "one of our chat Customer Service Specialists." I reached Dionicio who took considerable time "locating my record" and then informed me: "I will need to forward your record to upper management for a resolution. Please contact us back within 7-10 business days and we will have an answer for you by then." I wondered about a company that needs "upper management" to decide on a $10 rebate, using 7-10 days for their decision. But then I remembered what Mark Twain said: "He had such a prodigious quantity of mind it took him a week to make it up."The switch works well thus far, but can I trust the engineering and the warranty service of a company that plays such, well, imaginative games with their rebates?
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.
but, it doesn't seem to be a good buy. The capacity is at 61% of the 4400mAh it started with. I got it back in February and it is August 2007. So after 6 months it has lost about half of its capacity charge.
In interests of full disclosure, I chose not to buy this printer due to toner costs. Just check those costs before you buy. A 3000 page toner costs $79, versus $54 for the toner of an equivalent Brother (say the HL1440 which I have owned) or $70 for a 6000 page Brother toner. I think Samsung is known to do this &quot;make the profit in the refills&quot; for this printer.
I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas. While I wasn't expecting the quality that I get from my 2 MP Kodak digital camera, I at least thought they would be disposable-camera quality. These pictures aren't even e-mail quality. I'm a fairly decent photographer, and I couldn't make a clear picture. It's too bad. The camera is great-looking and extremely easy to use. I should have bought my daughter disposable cameras until she was old enough to handle an expensive camera.
I bought this at Fry's and spent about 8 hours trying to get it to work. I tried every workaround i could think of... it will work when wired to the router or when wireless security is turned off. however it does not work once WPA or WEP encryption is enabled on my Linksys wireless router. Firmware is up-to-date on both my router and this device, still doesn't work. I've been working in IT for over 10 years and this product is the worst off the shelve computing device i've ever purchased.
According to Tom's Hardware, this is one of the most energy wasteful cards you can buy, consuming more power than the rest of the PC (including the monitor!) combined, even at idle. Please boycott this product (and the Geforce 8800 cards) until the vendors start producing cards with more reasonable power consumption. Future generations who have to live on this planet will thank you.http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/08/21/energy-efficient_computing_options/page5.html#single_graphics_cards
Not a bad headset but as far as noise reduction...nada. But as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.
Like a kid in a candy store I had to have these as soon as they came out. One of the biggest mistakes I ever made. I absolutely loved the features, and every feature that it has works very well and I felt it was fairly easy to learn them. That said I had mine for about 6 months and the problems began: constant disc read errors, would not eject disc without taking apart, I could go on and on. Now from others I talk to some had the same problems, alot of people had no problems, it all seemed to be on when they were manufactured. I believe they had some bugs and worked them out over time. The biggest dissappointment was part of the selling factor that got me to buy these were that the drives were replacable "on-the-fly" which is true for I had removed mine several times on jobs to try and get the cd's out that would not eject, the problem is that they NEVER made them easy to obtain as they said they would be. I did alot of research on where I could get the drives from when I started having the problems and quite some time later I found them, at $400 a pop. This would more than likely have resolved my problems but I didn't feel they were worth it at that time so I sold them "as-is" parts on ebay, then got scammed out of the money that I sold them for but thats irrelavent. I would only recommend this if you know that the bugs are worked out or that you have a guarranteed warrenty that they will work!
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.
This product is an overall good product and the sound quality is GREAT. HOWEVER, the IMUFF Bluetooth adaptor that you connect directly to the bottom docking port on your IPOD, CONSTANLTY falls off. It IS DEFINITELY NOT SAFE to use this product with the IMUFF bluetooth connector attached to your IPOD WHEN WALKING AROUND. If you put this on your IPOD and then attach your IPOD to your belt either thru your belt, or on your belt, The adaptor WILL DEFINITELY FALL OFF. This is a MAJOR FLAW that IMUFF should FIX. SO unless you intend to use these IMUFF's for ONLY listening to music in a setting where there is no or virtualy no impact put on the ipod then it should be GREAT FOR YOU, HOWEVER, if you intend on using this to walk around with, or engage in any activity that puts any impact on your IPOD then STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT because your bluetooth adaptor will DEFINITELY FALL OFF, the connection it makes is FINE for sitting in a car, lying by the pool, lying on your bed, sitting in a chair, but other than that it is NOT secure enough. It does click ONTO the IPOD dock, but it will just as easily fall off that dock if you put any pressure on the IPOD, when walking I had to pick it up numerous times, I was JUST LUCKY I didn't end up losing it. Which I would have done had I been in an environment where there had been a lot of poeple around.
I thought these would be a good travel idea, to block out external noise. That they do, in a small, cheap package. For that, they get a 2 instead of a 1.The bass that is trumpeted by the marketing is certainly there as well. But it simply sounded "thuddy and muddy" - we're talking quantity over quality in the bass department. In fact, these are probably the worst sounding headphones I've ever used. In the end, I preferred putting up with outside noise in my other phones (a nothing-fancy Sony pair) than listening to these.I also found them quite uncomfortable to wear for extended periods, but that can be a highly personal thing.All in all, the best part of these was taking them out.
I bought two of these machines, one for myself and the other for my mother, and we've had nothing but trouble from both of them. Both units began to malfunction almost immediately after they were unpacked. I had to exchange one since we were unable to repair it. The machine was simply unable to read CDs. The second unit needed the entire laser system replaced. A few months after the problems were fixed, they began to act up once again. I will never purchase anything from Aiwa again. A horrible experience.
First, I must state that I bought this TV to replace my standard definition set without upgrading the other equipment. Nevertheless, the audio problems would not be resolved by high definition equipment, and I'm wary of the color.The internal speakers are tinny. Although I have long been using external sound, that has been problematic with this set. There are loud pops when you turn the set on and off. Worse, there is a LOUD buzz when the set is off. I have also noticed static underneath the sound track when I am watching a show.I have not been able to eliminate the green shaddows on faces, nor the diagonal lines travelling up the screen. I don't know how much of this is a product of low quality input, but I would have expected the TV to look at least as good as my old standard definition CRT.On the good side, the TV boasts every kind of input that you could ask for--from coax to HDI to VGA. (Makes a TERRIFIC monitor for multiple viewers, and is worth the price for that function.) But I'm afraid we will not get past the audio problems in our household.
I bought my Magellan about a 1 years ago, initially it worked great. Eventually it could no do a locate so I called the help center in (India) they were no help what so ever all they wanted is to have me send it back and pay the standard $175.00 fee to fix it. Eventually it started working again hummm weird, now the sound goes out I keep doing the diagnostic check and it will work and with in 5 minuets it will be out and you have to do it over and over again and now they want another $175.00 just to look at it sounds pretty fishy too me. My sister has one as well hers went out right at the one year mark and they again want to charge $175.00. Sounds like they have a lack of customer satisfaction skills. When it works it works great but once the problems start they don't stop you will certainly spend more fixing it than you pay for it.
This was a major disappontment, broke after one year hard driveissues. They send you refurbished item which also breaks, and no warranty.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE OR ARE PLANNING ON UPGRADING TO VISTA!!!!!-This is a great headset if you have XP, but don't get it if you have Vista or are planning on upgrade. After buying a new computers with the latest and greatest OS I have had nothing but problems with this. It does not work. I start playing music or a game and a short while later the sound cuts out and I have to restart windows. Not fun. Support is abysmal for this product I got fobed off to another part of Microsoft, and you can forget about up to date drivers as they have not been updated from version 1.0 written in 2006.
Only after having ordered this remote did I read some reviews on CNET.com. There were only 6 reviews and several were negative, referring to poor build quality and problems with the backlight. Apparently there were not many people who bought these units, opting for the lesser-priced remotes in the Harmony line.I received my 768 yesterday and promptly set it up. After just a few hours of ownership (not hours of use), the backlight began intermittent operation! Now it doesn't come on at all. This renders the remote useless in anything but good lighting. Do you really want to turn the lights on in the middle of a movie in order to make a change to your system?Aside from that major problem (which will result in my return of this unit), I find the scroll wheel and mode buttons to be awkward to use. Perhaps I just need more time to become accustomed to the layout, but I think it's a flawed interface.I like the small size of the remote but not necessarily the layout of the keys. Aside from the volume controls and channel controls, you really can't trust that you're pressing the right buttons unless you're looking at the keypad. That violates one of my hard-and-fast rules about good remote control design.It's hard to believe that this used to be the top dog remote in the Logitech/Harmony line. The backlight flaw is a MAJOR problem. The remote can still be used, but I can't imagine Logitech selling these in good conscience at close to the $249 retail without fixing the flaws.At $50 (after rebate) this may be a decent buy, but if the backlight fails within a couple of hours will the rest of the remote maintain functionality?
I went cheap and got the remanufactured version instead of the new one. It worked great--good sound, very comfortable to wear for long periods (though in part due to the loose fit, which means if you tilt you head down they fall right off--but I didn't downgrade it for that because it's part and parcel of them being so comfortable. Also the AA rechargeable batteries are easy and cheap to replace when needed. You could even use standard AAs in a pinch (just don't use the charging cradle if you do that. At least I think so--the voltage is slightly different.The one star rating is because one channel failed shortly after the 90 day period expired. If they'd failed at the same time with a new pair I could have had them fixed. I went on using them (mainly I listen to talking heads), and a year later the channel suddenly popped back on for a while, then failed again after a few days, and hasn't come back since.Consumer Reports generally recommends not buying remanufactured products, believing, I think, that they aren't really remanufactured. That was certainly my experience with this product.
SO DOES THE RETURN POLICY. GOT IN FEB BROKE IN APRIL. NO REASON OR WARNING.
disappointing as description says the opposite. Will broadcast first song then locks up and never charges my iPod. I'm outside of the return period and so outside of luck. Not sure if its Amazon's mistake or a defective product. DLO's website just says not compatible with 2G shuffle, so I'm assuming its defective.
I installed this drive and the machine recognized it OK. Unfortunately it will not read, write, or recognize any discs put into it. It also emits horrible whining noises.Customer service wasn't much help.Isn't there such a thing as inspecting products before they are packaged, anymore?
I received this camera from my husband as a gift right before our son was born. What a mistake this purchase was. It is large and bulky, but the worst thing is that the picture quality is very unpredictable. Some photos turn out ok, others are just awful. The zoom lens almost always takes fuzzy pictures. This is NOT operator error - I have had other cameras and never had problems like this. I also HATE that the camera pauses for a full second when you hit the shutter button before the photo actually takes. When you have small children, their smiles are unpredictable and I've missed too many great shots because this camera paused for too long. I'm going to get rid of this one and buy myself an Olympus Stylus. My advice is to stay away from this one.
My wife experienced months of intermittent blue screen crashes after installing the mouse's accompanying Logitech SetPoint version 4.24 software on a Lenovo T60 laptop running Windows XP SP3. I kept the machine fully updated via ThinkVantage and Windows Update; swept for spyware, defragged, etc., but sporadic crashes continued, for example, when coming out of Standby. She was able to tolerate this until XP began crashing with blue screens every 21 minutes! The fix was to deinstall SetPoint, and to revert to a wired mouse. No more crashes. Outside of the deal-breaker Logitech software, we liked the mouse; ergonomics, tracking, and battery life were fine. If you search the online support forums, you'll find many other users complaining of serious problems using SetPoint, and an apparent lack of responsiveness from Logitech.
These people r really pathetic they have charged me $30 for a $1 sterio cable and i hope their buisness goes down in flames
I have owned several routers for home and work. I have setup countless routers for friends and family. After I could not get this router to hold an internet connection, I called DLink tech support. I spent two hours on the phone with them only for them to say, "It sounds like its a hardware problem and I should get a replacement unit." I asked how often this happens and she said, "Quite often." Yikes. Just spend the extra couple bucks and get a Linksys/Cisco.
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!
Mine worked for about 2 weeks. Then nothing. Can't see it on the network. Drive lights are flashing out of sequence. Can't find it using their software.Fortunately I did not delete anything I put on the 323 from my other drives.I was so angry with all the time I wasted, I did not even want to deal with trying to return it under warranty.Buy it at your own risk. I now have the drives in a computer I pretty much always have on and just use that as a server.
Having read many reviews, I had high hopes for this product.Sadly I found its noise canceling capability marginal and on a long flight to china reverted to using my old $25 over the ear headphones for a far superior result.Very disappointed and returning the earphones.
I purchased this through Amazon.[com] It doesn't play all my NTSC tapes. The old vcr which it replaced actually plays better once I cleaned its heads and blew out the dust inside with a can of air.I'm going to return it for something better. I hope I can still do this without the packaging.
I thought this was the best deal ever. About two houndred bucks for 750 gigs! It worked fine for four months, fast firewire transfer speed, worked great for me.Then it died. It hasn't responded in three days.Since day one I've been extremely careful with it, seldom moving it around, keeping it well vented, so you can be sure that it did not break from misuse.The disk makes a clicking sound, like its trying to read, but after a few tries it turns off altogether.I'll have to see if the warranty is still valid.I think longevity is key when it comes to data storage - much more important than price.
Connect to my XP system and XP tells me I'm damaging my USB port due to a power surge with this unit.
This product does not have a driver for Windows XP, which makes it a very [costly] paperweight. Customer support said to use the Windows 2000 driver and it would work, but they were wrong. When they get a working driver for XP I think this product may be worth something.
If you have a very, very plain system and don't want particular security, this might be a system for you. However, as with a lot of Linksys stuff lately, there is an apparent assumption you only need plain vanilla, unprotected network settings. If you need more, there's too much likelyhood it simply won't work.I purchased one of these devices, and tried to set it up on my network. First, the "wizard" won't deal with WEP that doesn't use a pass phrase to generate keys - useless if you have existing keys generated some other way. If you try to leave it out, as the "wizard" suggests, you get an error message overlaying the suggestion. Sad.Going to the browser version of the setup, there is every appearance that you are going to be able to set parameters, but you discover that, for WEP-128 at least, only key one can be set. Don't bother setting other keys and choices, they aren't retained. There is also no opportunity to choose a channel, it WILL be "auto".Don't look for effective help from Linksys support. After working with this POS for several hours, I called and talked to an "analyst" who, after having me upgrade the firmware, decided I had bad hardware. So, next day I returned it to the merchant and got a replacement. Of course, it performed the same way, so I contacted Linksys again. THIS analyst admitted there were reports of this problem, and sent (8 hours later) a "beta" firmware release. It made no difference. Apparently the quality control process amounted to little more than hope, as any testing would have shown it didn't work.Finally I sent an email expaining the issue, again, with references to the open ticket the purported badge numbers of those "analysts" involved. Response was email asking exactly what was already answered in the earlier interchanges and the email.My reponse to that, including debug test procedures to illustrate the problem, is unanswered 36 hours later.For many items I still think Linksys is a good vendor. This has all the hallmarks of something developed to keep new engineers out of the hair of real engineers working on real projects. How it could get out in distribution with these flaws points out a total lack of integrety in the Linksys Quality Assurance program (is there one, I wonder?)
The product information should indicate that this is a DVI-I adapter. It is not compatible with Apple's mini displayport to DVI adapter. Very annoying having to buy another adapter!
Have seen this work. Nice. HOWEVER, not all computers recognize the download program. CANNOT connect to technical support. Always says mailbox is full. My computer says access denied for this program. Running on windows xp. Very disappointed that company doesn't have a technical department that answers their phone!!
I bought this webcam about 7months ago..but rarely used it..initially it was working fine, but I don't know what happened,i din't even drop it or mishandle it..The picture quality is horrible..I don't even bother using it anymore...I paid $27 for this piece of junk...total waste of money..
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.
Mine started acting up shortly after warranty... While searching for a replacement I decided to see what people were saying about RIO products... now I understand (thanks to all)... I won't be buying another RIO product and based soley on my experience, will not be recommending one.
The product came with missing screws. W/in a month the whole thing was apart. Do not purchase.
Didn't work with MTP AV and Mac OSX.6. Motu said it wouldn't either. I wasted my time and money. Might be a great buy for someone who has an older operating system. bah!
Tried my best to make this product work but failed to get consistent performance over 1 month. Had to return the product back to Amazon. Used an alternative product with no issues from a coompetitor.
I regret that I bought this drive because it died in the first day! I am using Windows XP, the installation went on smoothly and the drive is accessible under the manufacturer's default raid 0 setting. I used their Raid manager software to change the drive to raid 1, but it can no longer be seen in "My Computer", although the WD Raid manager software still told me the drive is connected and in "Healthy" status. I figured that it may need an upgrade of the firmware. So I looked up into the WD website and did find a firmware upgrade: Firmware_r104a. I followed their instruction to install the firmware, but the installation failed in the middle of the process. My computer can no longer recognize the drive but tried to install it as an "Blank Oxford USB Device". I Googled my problem on-line and found I am not the only victim of the WD firmware upgrading: WD release buggy firmware upgrades to kill your drives.
Yikes! Loved this cable till I turned on the monitor. Good build, good feel, easy to connect but the image was like looking through water. Every edge was fuzzy and waving. Will have to return this one and try a 15ft with better shielding.
this mouse is a waste of money. i have two now and both are very ineffecient. the right button doesn't work properly and basically the systems have tough time with this mouse
I purchased these to use on a 9 hour flight to Amsterdam. There was almost no discernible difference between these and a regular pair of in-ear earphones. They don't seem to work well in airplane environments.
I bought this binding post wrench so that it would be easier to tighten the posts for my receiver speaker wires so that they would be tighter for better reception I think that they being a so-called universal wrench should have been tried on the binding posts that they were supposed to work on they were guaranteed to fit any and all posts
The power supply near the USB end ended up with a short less than a month from purchase. I have to hold the cord at a steep angle to get the lapcool to turn on. As soon as I let go it goes dormant again. Worked well while it worked. Put better quality wire in the USB supply and this would get a great product for the price.
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!
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.
Man, I was so excited to order this thing to use as our media center input device because a mouse on the recliner arm sucks but the wireless range on this thing use just awful. As soon as the trackball was more than 5 feet from the receiver it would start skipping around everywhere and it was completely useless at 6 ft. I was so impressed with theLogitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks - Mouse - laser - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiverthat I ordered a year ago (it works flawlessly past ten ft) that I thought this would definitely work since the transmitter was 10 times as large but no dice. I'm sure it works really well right next to the receiver but it does not work as a media center/TV mouse replacement.
I'll keep it short and sweet. This product is garbage. I purchased a vinyl cover to further protect the item, but it became a rust bucket and fell to pieces. The company's response: we'll send you $50. Nice. Don't waste your time & money. Keep looking.
XM Satellite billing issuesI 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 product is a piece of trash. My father-in-law bought one for my wife and his 3 other daughters. This computer never worked right from the day we got it. Expensive. It came with virtually no software. Nothing works on it other than e-mail and internet. The tv tuner function worked for about one week and quit. The web cam never worked. Tried multiple times to work with Sony's tech support and they were never able to help solve any of the problems. My son has a masters in computer science and computer engineering. He was unable to get anything to work. He suggested deleting windows and re-installing. Only one problem. They don't give you any disks with the computer, so there is no way to re-install. The other three sister with the same computer all had the same problems. One had the computer keep crashing from day one and was never able to even use it. Overall I have decided I would never buy another Sony product in my life after the nightmare experience with this product!
I use my 3050 primarily as a copy machine but do receive up to 20 pages of faxes a day, without problems.When the toner that came with the machine ran out, I purchased a "compatible" off-brand toner cartridge. I got vertical streaks on every page I copied. I was told by HP to purchase only HP brand toner cartridges ($70 v. $25 for compatible). I still ended up with vertical lines on every page. HP insists it is the toner cartridges and had no solution.A waste of $249. I like HP printers (my workhorse 2200 is still running about about 6 years) because you don't have to buy a separate toner cartridge and image drum, but this machine is a piece of junk. I will now have to buy a more expensive HP fax/copy machine to get better quality.Not recommended!
Just have to express my opinion about this camera. I have been an Olympus fan since buying my first OM1 SLR in the 70's. Despite some negative reviews in this forum, I bought this camera thinking that it would rise above the negative comments that are made for almost every product reviewed. It has turned out to be the most extremely disappointing camera I've bought. I have read the instructions in the manual and referred to the CD. I made a reasonable effort to learn the camera. To my frustration, I have found that even taking a simple snapshot from a few feet away is problematic. Exposures are erratic, most are blurred, and I can't count on what's going to be recorded. I sure hope that Olympus gets their act together on this or I will never buy a product from them in the future. Unfortunately I also bought an extra battery and larger memory card thinking I would eventually find this camera satisfactory. Money down the drain. I would not advise that anybody buy this camera.
Purchased this printer new from Costco in Jan 2007 for a home office. Afer about 3 months prints began to come out smeared. Called technical support 2 times they could not fix the problem. For some reason it stated to work (cleaned the print heads 10x). About a month later it started again, at that point I called Tech Support they offered to replace the printer, but told me it would take two weeks. They offered that if I paid $75 for an extended 3 year warranty I would get it in 3 days. I agreed and paid the fee on a credit card. Printer showed up in 3 days as promised. In the meantime my printer started to work well again. So, I returned the replacement printer about a week later (more later). Printer has continued to have strange issues that somehow always seem to resolve themselves. About 2 months ago it started to report a "Paper Jam" and then would not print at all. I again went on-line and then called HP suport. They both told me there was no record (not registered) of my printer and that I would have to pay for any service. I told them about the warranty but they said I had to prove to them that I had paid for it. I did not receive any kind of information and told them I could only produce the original credit card statement (long ago filed away). They said this would work and sent me an email to forward the receipt. I sent the receipt and asked for a return call on 4/22/09, I got a return email asking for the printer serial number on 5/20. During that time, the printer again started to work, but made a bunch of extra noise while printing. This weekend it stopped alltogether due to paper consistently getting jamed in the pick-up mechanism. I again got online with tech support and after 20 minutes they informed me they were having technical difficulties and disconnected me. I called and went through the entire story with similar responses. HP has consistently denied any knowledge of the warranty I purchased, though they have finally offered to replace the printer, but now also want two weeks for deliery - again, the extended warranty was bought in order to "guarantee 3 day deliver"y. After escalating to eevery supervisor I could find they have finally offer to deliver a replacement in 3 days, "but just this once". If you see one of these Printers on eBay - Don't Buy It.When it's working, the printer have a very nice feature set and seems to ahve been a greeat concept. Mine has been plagued with problems almost since day 1. There are continuous software glitches with my HP PC and the most recent version of printer software, which forced me back to the older version. The scan software is very weak and photo printing is marginal. Color text is very good and pretty fast.Due to horrendous technical support experience, I cannot recommend this product. DON'T DO IT ! ! !
great price but u get what your paid, it only last 6 months and then is dead, company support do not respondits a disposable stereo
I wanted to buy a Car Kit to listen to my MD player inside my car. After browsing around the web, I found this Coby Car Kit Adapter which had everything I needed at a good low price. I ordered it immediately. After it arrived, I plugged the adaptor in my cigarette lighter to test it out and the fuse burned out. I was going to send it in to the manufacturer but realized that they actually charge you 10$ shipping and handling on this item. Thus, I just took it apart and realized it was only the fuse and bought another one at radio shack and it seems to be working fine right now. Besides that, the sound quality isn't too bad.
Bought this item along with new Video Camera about 2 years ago (2007). I have burned several home videos of various events on to 12 different DVD's over this 2 year period of time. Just recently when I went to burn some video onto DVD again, I started encountering the "disc not recognized" type errors. I know there's nothing wrong with the disc's as they are all from the same spindle. But, I tried a different disc... same thing.Very disappointed in the reliability of this product. I will say that it worked just fine, when it worked, but this is inexcusable. A product should last longer than 2 years, especially when you spend $200+ for it. Lesson learned, and I won't be buying any other JVC products in the near future. Now I'm worried about how long my JVC Camera will last.If you own this JVC Everio CU-VD20 DVD burner, and have not had any problems with it - be warned that your time is coming.
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.
Took the speakers out of the box. Connected speakers to the amp/tunerand one did not work. The other works fine. Just wasted a half hour of my timewith customer servicwe in India. Have bot Sony products many times, but I'mnot sure how eager to purchase Sony in the future.
i usually read all the reviews for the products I buy, but I never thought I'd have to read the reviews for a genuine HP printer cartridge! Silly me, to think it would be a straightforward purchase.As others have noted, I also received the HP 56b cartridge, and on googling the cartridge, it does say that it's for 'basic printing'. What the heck does that mean? I returned it, and will be buying the 2 pack, and hoping for the best this time. I also bought it from Andrew's Printer Supply, or something like that, but it was FULFILLED BY AMAZON, so ultimately, I think it's Amazon's mistake.
Price was way cheaper than the Canon prodcuct. Fits the camera, but is a little loose -- a little play in the connection.
Amazon's system says this harness fits a Chevy Metro. It's wrong. 72-4500 (Metra GM Speaker Wire Harness Adapter (72-4500) (DW-4500SH)) looks like the correct harness for a Metro.
I'm glad that I didn't spend much on this diffuser for my built-in flash for my D80. This product not only diffused the flash, but also eliminated its effectiveness overall. Rather than getting some sort've soft light effect with this diffuser, I ended up getting underexposed shots (even with the flash strength boosted up to 1.0+). Thanks to the mediocre results I got from this product, I managed to just stick with my SB-400 in conjunction with an omnibounce diffuser. The pictures advertising this product look better than the product that you actually get. What you get is a plasticky/flimsy piece of material with velcro stickers to help attach it to your camera. Very disappointing indeed.
The homedock deluxe is great if you want to be forced to use a TV to use your ipod. if you want to integrate your ipod to your stereo or your whole house audio system it's worthless unless you enjoy turning on a TV to use your ipod.Why DLO decided that nobody wants to use the screen on the ipod is anyone guess, but this dock is worthless for most users.get the Apple dock or the now discontinued DLO home dock standard. it does not hijack the ipod's screen and allows you to use the ipod without a Tv set.
The headphones are comfortable enough. Not quite as nice as the photo suggests. The actual headphones differ, slightly smaller/cheaper looking.The headphones cut out some low frequency hum, but in doing so add hiss.My main hope was that I could protect my ears and listen to a portable mp3/radio while doing chores such as mowing the lawn or vacuuming.They help a little, but the volume is boosted when the ANC is activated so it's difficult to know if the improvement is due to ANC or higher volume.
I received this camera last year for Christmas (12/2004) and it is almost unusable now because the sliding door in the front doesn't switch the camera on. The door is on a thin, plastic rail that has bent and now it isn't positioned properly to hit the on switch. If I push the door in while I slide it open, it will turn on; however, in the middle of taking pictures it will shut off again. I treated the camera like gold, too, always keeping it in a protective case and it was never dropped or banged up. I find it very frustrating that an expensive camera like this could be designed so poorly.
I have just spent 5 minutes trying to get this damn printer to print an envelope without mangling it. Wonderful.
Here are some pluses: advantage of dvd on the fly. Reasonable picture quality. Amazing sound quality when original DVD is played back on a 5.1 capable DVD w/ apropriate decoders in place.But... reason for 2 stars:1. Poor image quality in other than perfectly lit scenes (say in-door evening events vs. beach in full summer sun)2. Sony claims to be able to get good image even in low light situations. True, but to the cost of losing color spectrum and fading the image sharpness.3. Editing software is downright childish. No use for someone willing to do more than point-shoot and play.4. Advice for more advanced users: file can be imported and edited in advanced editing software. I use Pinnacle Studio 10 Media suite and it works pretty nice. However, in this way the original 5.1 sound is lost and if you still want a 5.1 DVD, Pinnacle will do that for you but the sound will never have the same natural quality as the original.5. Noticed same problem as the guy returning from Alaska. With one little adjustment: camera goes out of focus even if recording from a tripod a semi-static scene (say a choir) for more than 5 minutes.6. Lack of any wind cancellation system is petty for a 1 grant camera. I also own a Panasonic VHS-C and a Panasonic mini-DV and their wind cancellation is outstanding. Lack of this function seriously spoils the otherwise exceptional sound system and renders it unusable without sound post-processing, for recording in the middle of the nature.7. Even though direct DVD recording compensates for lack of fire-wire port, one would have been nice, even instead the completely useless USB 2.0. IEEE1394 is the only port most processing applications accept for digital capture.8. Lack of a S-video port is another goof for a DVD recording camera.Bottom line: if you already got one, try getting used to it and you may need to invest extr-money in purchasing video editing software to make for the camera's shortcomings. If you didn't, don't spend the money on it. This technology is still in its infancy and there's lot of room for improvement.
I have two of these systems. One in livingroom and one in basement. Both of these have the same problem....watching dvds is a nightmare. They both freeze. I have had one repaired, but am not wasting any more money with BOSE. They sound really nice when they work. The company is not taking responsibility for these units and mine says it is made in Mexico. Another company making tons of money and paying nothing for cheap labor......My $30 Colby from Walmart is way more reliable.
I'm running Vista Ultimate with a NVIDIA 7900 GS graphics card, on a recent HP Pavilion desktop. I'm experiencing total freezes, scrambles, blank screens (that require turing the monitor off and back on to get a picture).The EzTune rotation software did not work with Vista, and although a "new driver" that EzTune support was unaware of was available, I cannot recommend this monitor for Vista AT ALL.Seems to be very good for XP SP2.
Please do yourself a favor and search the internet for problems with this TV and other Samsung televisions. You'll be glad you did.
FYI...tried this aluminum case on two different iPODs and it interfered with the cord contact on the USB accessory cable for a 4GB 1st generation Nano and for an 8GB 2nd gen Nano. The plug goes in but not fully, and the slight gap (due to the hard case) was enough to prevent an FM adapter from working. Took the Nano out of this aluminum case, used a soft sleeve and it worked perfectly. THEIR description says you don't need to remove it to access the port, but 2 users couldn't make it work. It's attractive, thought it would give superior protection, but all you can reliably use with it is the earbud cord. Stick with the sleeves.
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 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.
LOL...there has to be a mistake with the pricing here! These heatsinks sell for ~$25.00 new...I knew the price of copper was on the rise but...
Worked for one week. No manufacturer information to be found anywhere on this item. Another piece of junk from China.
Yet another disappointment. The package says it works with OS X, but it does not work with my Intel Mac. The mic seems to register, but the audio is completely missing. I had to turn the mic volume up to the max in the control panel to even get a faint sound.
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.
I've had this for over a year and it's finally died on me.Problems I've suffered through include the previously mentioned crap software, a period of lockup (only once) where I had to let the battery die and it worked again, and the device being way too quiet for my taste.Browsing through the player's library has always been a pain, but now the library has stopped updating. In other words, I add tracks, and they do transfer onto the device, but the device doesn't see them. I know they're there because I can look at the files via Windows Explorer. But they're not there if I try to access them on the device itself. So basically I'm stuck with what's on it, and it's only 56% full.I'm going to do some research and buy an ipod or something else. Then, since it's too late to get my money back, I'm going to smash this into pieces and never buy Philips again. A $250 lesson learned.
I am a SONY fan and an armature radio operator. The ICF-SW7600GR radio is an embarrassment to the SONY name. I received this unit through my SONY points. My $39 no name unit works better on the short wave bands. An antenna does not help.
This review is for a trackball, not a mouse with a ball.I have been using a trackball for years because computers are easier to manage when my hand does not have to move a mouse around, and the trackball can be manipulated fixed in place, without a mouse pad, I might add. Unfortunately there are fewer and fewer real trackballs available. The mice made with a ball are not really the same as a trackball.My new computer does not have a PS2 port, and my Trackman Marble FX does not have a USB connector. So, I bought a new trackball with the USB interface, and here is my experience with Logitech's Trackman Wheel Optical:For years, as a right-handed user, I have been using their TrackMan Marble FX where the ball is placed for use by the right index finger. This arrangement it far superior to a ball that's placed for use by the thumb, as is the case with this Trackman Wheel Optical. The thumb is needed for clicking the left button, not for moving the ball.Apparently I am not the only complainer about this change. My Trackman Marble FX is not made any more, and I have seen used ones offered for no less than 200+ dollars. I wish Logitech would reconsider their marketing strategy and re-issue the very good Trackman Marble FX in a USB2 version in its original 30-40 dollar range; maybe even wireless.
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.
The transmitter worked great. It was harder to find a good station in chicago, but back in school it worked great. However the darn thing broke on me about a month after I got it. It would turn on ok and work fine for about 5 minutes and then randomly turn spaz-out and turn off, requiring me to pull it out and put it back in, and repeat.
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 bought a Garmin GPS about one and a half years ago. The hardware is fine, the screen bright, the recorded voice clear. But on a trip across Virginia, we turned onto a Virginia freeway that cut a corner between I64 and I95 south. We knew this freeway was new, but it had been opened for at least two years. We were therefore surprised when the Garmin immediately insisted that we execute a U-turn (and continued to do so as we successfully completed this twenty mile long short cut). The Garmin database was clearly years out of date. But when I went to their website I found that to update the maps on my unit (barely over a year old), they wanted $70 dollars. Then, more recently, we took a trip from Charlottesville VA to Bethesda MD. Google maps and I agreed that the shortest route was via state route 29 (a fast four lane expressway) for a total distance of 117 miles. But the Garmin was adamant that we stay on Interstates all the way (I64 to I95) for a route that Google says totals 177 miles. That is, the Garmin wanted us to travel an additional 60 miles or add about an hour to an otherwise 2 hour trip. My Conclusion: Garmin's hardware is fine, but their road database appears to be grossly behind the times (and expensive to update), and their route selection algorithm tied to Interstates even when their use makes no sense. I would thus not buy another Garmin product and instead carefully read the reviews of competing brands to see if they do better on these points.
I purchased the predecessor to this model in mid-2006. Shortly after the warranty ran out it stopped working (would not read DVDs). After checking with customer service, I discovered that the nearest repair shop (I'm in Seattle) was in Long Beach, California. I gave them my credit card number, got a Return Merchandise Authorization number, packed it up and headed to the UPS office on August 23rd. The customer service rep said I've have the unit back in about two weeks.After 6 weeks I called Samsung and asked if there was a problem with my system and after a lengthy wait, I was told there was a miscommunication on their end I my unit never got processed and sat on a shelf since arrival. I was assured it would be back in 2 weeks.Three weeks later I called again and was assured that the unit would be delivered by the following Monday. On Tuesday I received a call asking for a new credit card number. I must have misread my card number when I gave it to them. I'll take the blame for that one. At this point, though, my patience was wearing thin and I thought I'd use the opportunity to negotiate a discounted repair bill for the botched job. After thoroughly but calmly explaining my experience to two different Samsung Reps, I was told that a special big-wig, authorized in such $150 matters, would call me back within 48 hours to discuss my request. That was 15 days ago (Oct 23rd) and I still haven't received the eagerly anticipated call.They can keep the unit at this point. I'm looking at new home theater systems and Samsung is not on my list. It's a shame, because it was a nice system for the year that I had it.
It is not worth the money. You spend a considerable amount of time turning dials to get the signals to match on the tranmitter and speakers. You hear humming in the background. The transmitter only works with high volume. So, if it's an movie with literally no talking, this is the speaker to use. I wish I would have done my research before I made the purchase. If this is the functionality of all wireless speakers, I guess I will have the house wired.
I use this cable to hook up my mp3 player to my car radio. It gets the job done but I have doubts on how long it will last. The cable tends to pop out when its slightly tugged on and it makes horrible crackling noises when hooked up to my blackberry(not an issue with other cables). Definitely a "get what you pay for" type of thing.
I purchased this DVD Player from QVC at the end of Jan., for a much lower price; and am now waiting for the UPS Guy to come and pick it up so it can go back to where it came from.The picture quality is just horrid, and trying to adjust it with the limited options is nearly impossible; the options there are don't do much to improve the picture quality anyway. The sound is another feature which is worse than the picture quality. I tried plugging headphones into this unit, and the volume wouldn't go high enough for an enjoyable movie watching experience. The only way one could really enjoy watching anything on this DVD Player is if they were somewhere silent, with nothing going on in the background. With the sound limitations this player has, if someone near you is talking or making any type of noise whatsoever; you'll have alot of trouble hearing what your watching because the volume doesn't go high enough...Save your money and stay FAR FAR AWAY from this DVD Player, it will save you from alot of frustration and misery.
2 months into it and its dropping the internet connection on the wired ports, have to remove power to boot router to get momentary connection back so I could write this review and find a new reliable Netgear router to replace the DIG-655 F-Link/No-link router
Even if mine had worked properly (it didn't) I probably would have still sent it back.1) Video from the latest iPod models will not display on the LCD screen.2) The unit protrudes too far from the cabinet if you leave room for the cable connection. My cabinets are standard 12 inches deep and the TV protrudes more than two inches. If your cabinets are deeper this won't be a problem for you.3) Cheap plastic look and feel. For almost $400 it should be sturdier.Mine was also defective - one of the speakers didn't work. However, it's very easy to return to Amazon so I would give Amazon 5 stars for customer service.
For the same price, you get better value from an iPod. Yes, the iPod has a slightly smaller screen. It also is thinner and has a longer lasting battery. When the screen is held up, the size isn't that big of a difference, and it's the same pixel resolution.Microsoft is attempting to mimic the iPod ecosystem, but you can't just go out and buy a song for 99 cents. You have to buy it in points, and one point does not equal one penny. At least with the Wii point system, you don't get confused on how much money you've spent.Sharing is so slow that there isn't much point. By the time you share a song with someone, you'd be better off just letting them borrow your Zune for three minutes.Yeah, yeah. People think the iPod is overpriced and overhyped. I have to say that it really isn't. When you pick up and use an iPod, it screams quality. The Zune just does not.
My parents bought this camera almost a year ago, and within an hour, I realised that I had to school them *again* about buying electronics before I research them. This camera is *almost* USELESS.PROS:1. On macro, in good light (read: bright, DIRECT, sunlight), the camera does have the potential to take the most AMAZING pictures2. It's small, light, and easy to carryCONS:1. In anything other than good light (see definition above), the screen is dark, so you can't see what you're aiming at2. The above would not be as frustrating if the camera had a view finder, which it does NOT3. The camera takes *FOREVER* to process a picture once it's taken. That means standing up and staring at your camera for about 10 seconds in between shots. Not so great for parties, and get-togethers4. The picture quality is terrible 80% of the time - the subjects are usually grainy and/or blurry, and the colouring is usually off kilter, especially when not in good light (see definition above)5. You need to have steady hands to get in a good shot. A tripod would be a good investment, but that would be an insult to the tripod6. It's no good at taking action photos. If any of your subjects move, you see a big blur7. There just is not much functionality - basic things like timed shots don't exist on this camera, so forget about being self photographs8. At night, the flash has a tendency to white-out everything if the subject is close, or leave everything dark and difficult to make out if the subject is far. The middle ground is so narrow, it's difficult to capture, but when caputred, refer to #49. Video (the quality of which leaves a lot to be desired) play-back does not have any sound - you have to wait until you put it on your computer to heard what you taped10. It costs money! Head-aches are free, so I don't see why this camera isn't.It's a no brainer. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA. The only reason I didn't give it one star was because, like I said, I have this camera to thank for some amazing macro shots I did - professional looking stuff. But it's just not worth it. Too many other cameras can do that for less head-ache.
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 .
In all fairness, this isn't a review of the film itself. I haven't taken any pictures with it yet. However, I ordered two rolls. Package arrived with the boxes open (open at both ends, and cut open, not torn). I don't feel very good about the expiration dates on the box being valid. Seems the canisters could contain just about any film stock. Not good.
I bought this item at a local store in San Francisco, and it really sucks!Ate the tape twice; the buttons for stop and start jammed with each other and oh, it takes 4 AAA batteries and doesn't come with an adapter
This printer cartridge seriously did not last longer than 50 sheets. Will not be buying refurbished printer cartridges online anymore.
This product was cheap....90 dollars for an ipod video but it came with 3 cracks in the screen, however in the product description there was nothing about the cracks! So this person is selling cheap stuff without being fully honest of quality. Buyer be where....Possibly contract seller and ask questions about item before purchasing it.
Wish I had read the reviews first. This doesn't have Mac OS X drivers available. Package says Mac OS compatible, but my Mac won't see it and I don't have Classic installed anymore. Too bad. Belkin support didn't offer any help, either. `
I bought the c200 a month ago,but since then i could not download images to my computer since i run win2000 and the c200 does not support this OS. I emailed HP but there was no answer...I looked for w2k driver in their web site,but there were only drivers for Win95/98.I am TOTALY unhappy with this product and from the &quot;support&quot; HP provide. Every time i see the camera i swear that this is the LAST product of HP that will be entering my home !!
I bought this battery for my laptop and after two days of use the battery is completely dead. I tried to contact amazon to get it replaced and they sent me on a wild goose chase.
I bought the D-510 because I had an Olympus film camera for a number of years and loved it -- great lens and the camera was small enough to take anywhere.Therefore, it was a great disappointment to find out that the camera I bought has the picture-taking functionality of a brick. The diopter adjustment never sharpens the focus of the optical viewfinder; the zoom lens doesn't zoom; and no picture is displayed in the LCD viewfinder....
I bought this unit from Circuit City about 5 months ago. The first one I took home had a problem with DVDs skipping until the display read &quot;no disk&quot; I tried every DVD I had, even new ones. I took it back and CC seemed sceptical, but grudgenly replaced it. The second unit played DVDs fine, but sometimes the remote would switch to VCR and sometimes it wouldn't. It always plays the DVD in the unit when you turn it on, and if there is no DVD in it, it says &quot;no disk&quot; and sticks there until you turn it off and back on, with a disk. You cannot get it to go to VCR so you can tune the TV with the unit, and it makes using the remote more difficult. It is impossible to get it to play a tape now. I don't know what the warranty is, but I really do not want to screw with CC again. I am kicking this unit to the curb and going to look at what Sony has to offer tomorrow. JVC, do better.
This mouse came with my new G4 Computer. I don't like it. I draw a lot with my mouse in general and this does not work for me. I hate the fact that you have to push down the whole mouse to get a click. I found that my wrist gets sore and the mouse is cumbersome and is just not sensitive enough.It looks really cool, but that's about it.I recommend the Microsoft Wheel Optical Mouse instead. It's cheap and the shape is very complimentary to your hand. Two buttons and the wheel all work on Mac. Plus the cord is really long... for some reason Mac cords for mice and keyboards are so darn short.I don't recommend this mouse.
This was the 4th and last Creative MP3 I'll purchase. Battery life is advertised at 15-hours but even with display off it only lasts about 3-hours max. The off-button kills the unit, to where the only way you can turn it on is to remove and reinsert the battery--the reset button doesn't work. Finally the music sounds poor quality because even if you record your music at 192kbps, it only plays at 64kbps. After having the unit less than 2-weeks I contacted their tech support and got the runaround. Not only did they indicate their own download program was suspect and I should use Windows Media 10 instead, they said the unit performed as advertised. I was contacted by their company a few months later, only to present a survey because of my dissatisfaction with their tech support and obvious lack of warranty. I would never recommend their products again. I purchased the Philips Micro Jukebox HDD1830 shortly afterwards when I shelved this unit as garbage--the Philips really does perform as advertised and I would recommend it over any thing Creative has.
I essentially bought this converter to use with my sedu flat iron in Israel. It was completely useless. No matter how many times I tried to plug it in, it didn't work. Then I discovered that it's not recommended to use a converter with flat irons. Well, it would have been nice if that was in the description of the converter before I bought it, given that most of the electronics don't need a converter and you can use them just with an adapter. Save your money and don't buy it if you only need it for a flat iron.
CD player stopped working within weeks. While this is a lower priced item our expectations were higher. I wouldn't even give it 1 star. Don't waste your $ on this- you really dont even get what you pay for.
I bought this item so I wouldn't have to buy new headphones for my phone at $15 a piece. Since I have two of the same phones in my household we each got one. Neither of them will allow sound to get to each one of the headphones. We can only hear sound through the headphone designated for the right ear.After letting the seller know this we were sent two replacements and we have the same problem. We will continue to use them as its better than nothing but if I want to listen to my music with both ears I am out of luck.
These are the worst headphones ever. Do not buy! They pop out on a consistent basis (on my 30 minute commute to work on average they pop out, usually out of one ear, 3-4 times). So I'm constantly trying to reinsert them, very troublesome on a subway. I think it's due to the foamy nature of the replaceable plugs. They do not conform to you ear's structure and thus gradually expand over time.
The cartridge that was sent to me was NOT Canon, but a Canon substitute. I NEEDED it when it came (shockingly, that is why I ordered it), so I didn't have the luxury of time to return it. The ink is still working okay-BUT my printer doesn't recognize it and always say low ink-annoying. Sometime for fun it says it is OUT of ink, but it is just kidding. There is still ink in there. I have to take it out and put it back in. Inky, just not Canon inky.
Cheaply made and not working . Tried for 30 minutes to trouble shoot . No clue how to make it work
I have had my E740 for about 8 months, bought for the usual reasons (great specs at the price). Like others, I have had all the usual flaws (battery running down,1% recharge glitch, numerous hard resets, at least two losses of data, all the other things i thought were ideosyncratic til i read the other reviews on Amazon). But what really makes me sure I will never buy or allow anyone I know to buy any Toshiba product is the customer service.About a month ago the machine stopped synching. After wasting two hours with idiotic "help" desk (we don't support AS 3.7, go back to 3.5!), they said send it in. They then told me I had broken the USB (how????). They charged me $110. This under warranty. But okay.TWO DAYS later, it stops synching again. Same problem as before. So we send it back in again. Comes back "fixed." We call and ask for our $110 back (this is done by my ssyadmin). Nope, they say "moisture damage." Okay, I did use the two days to shower with it. Come on Toshiba, two separate bogus causes of a failure. Why bother issuing a warranty?Then I read of no 2003 upgrade to OS, etc.I guess Toshiba just doesn't care about its reputation. Hmm, remind anyone of some American car companies?
Dell should stick with its dayjob: PCs & printers. Portable music devices, is just NOT their thing. I first bought the Dell DJ 5G: endless problems with it - every problem you could think of. I have made numerous phone calls to their tech support, spent HOURS trying to repair it - FIVE UNITS LATER, they sent me the Dell 20 (the price went down, which was equal to the original price I paid).So - I have the Dell 20g, and it DOES NOT work with Napster. I have spent HOURS with Napster tech support - uninstalled and reinstalled Napster, DRM files, Windows Media Player; everything they told me to do - twice over.It does not work. I would NOT recommend ANY OF DELL'S pocket DJ's. You can have mine for free!If you know of where I can get a) a new player and b) an online subscription To-Go, with a portable device, I'd appreciate your recommendation.Thank you.-RebeccaNew Yorkrebeccany30@yahoo.com
I Purchased This Set Of Remanufactured Cartridges Expecting Them To Function As Well An New, Never Used Cartridges... The Seller Was Prompt In Their Delivery And I Had The Product In Hand Before The Promised Delivery Date... For This I Give The Seller 5 Stars *****...I Put The Cartridges In My Printer And Went Through The "New Cartridge" Routine Of Alignment And Quality Checks... After Five Sheets Of Paper Both Front And Back, I Was Unable To Achieve A Quality Print... I Removed The Cartridges And Cleaned Both Them And My Printer... This Action Did Not Improve My Printer's Output Quality... I Was Left With Streaked And Barely Visable Black Print And Feary Weak Color Saturation...For The Price Of This Set Of Cartridges, I Would Invest My Funds Toward A New Set Of Cartridges... As For The Quality Of This Product, I Would Give It A 1 Star *...I Believe The Seller Is Good And Honest And That My Purchase May Just Be A Lemon However My Next Printer Cartridge Purchase Will Be For New From The Factory Units...
I purchased two of these devices; not at the same time, but back to back. Both devices crapped out on me. The digital screen died on both. Once that happens, you can't navigate, because you have no clue where you are going. My current one won't even turn on with new batteries in it. This product falls under FAIL.
Let me start by saying I was really happy when I heard iPod was going to get some competition. But the Zune fell flat.After owning an iPod mini (which I was happy with) for about three years, I decided in July to get a new mp3 player. Hearing rumors about a full-screen iPod with touch-screen capabilities, I decided to wait. Then I heard about the Zune. A bigger screen than the iPod, WiFi enabled, AND I figured, as it is competing with one of the most successful electronics, it has to be very good. Wrong.The Zune is a prototype. I thin Microsoft rushed to finish it before the holiday season, and it shows. The WiFi isn't good at all, and there aren't enough other Zune-users to use it at all (I have yet to find a good use for it, and I go to a college in the city). Since the Zune service (one pro to this product) doesn't have videos or tv shows, the screen size doesn't matter. The screen is clearer, but I am comparing this to an iPod mini...so.... The color choices (while limited) offer some pretty unique things, but I agree with one reviewer that it looks like iPod's ugly step-brother. It isn't cool looking, and it is semi-clunky. Another disappointing feature is the limited number of options. There are three Zunes, in comparison to I think over 10 iPods. There is no cheaper, smaller nano equivalent, and for those on a big budget, there isn't any shiffle or SanDisk size player. Microsoft needs to fix this.Now, a few pros.The Zune music Store has a subscription service. This is much more convenient that .99 cents per song. Despite this tough, there doesn't seem to be much music available, and as mentioned, no videos. Like iTunes, you can only play these songs on a Zune, and you can only put songs on your player from the store.The back engraving is the final pro (pathetic, yeah, but cool). "Greetings from Seattle!"...a smack in Apple's face.Despite the engraving, this product isn't good enough to knock the iPod off it's high horse. My suggestion is not to buy an mp3 player this season. If you were going to get one as a gift, give a rain check. Apple is rumored to be releasing an iPod phone in January, and the Zune lineup will likely be expanding too. Wait. The Zune will probably get better, and Apple appears to be making more technological jumps.Pros--Zune Store subscription-back engraving- FM TunerCons--bad sound quality-bigger screen is useless, as there few to no videos to watch-little to no WiFi capabilities-clunky and ugly-lack of modelsall I can suggest is to wait...wait until 2007!
I replaced my old battery with the "new" one, which lasted aproximately 1 month. So, they either sent me an old battery or a defective one. In any case I'm not buying anything else from that store.
This item worked great for about two weeks. It then proceeded to take in a CD and would not play it or reject the CD. I had to return it with the CD still in it. This item has some problems and I would advise against buying it. Please do not ignore the reviews on this item.
My old stereo amp was going to die, so I needed a replacement.All I need was a simple stereo amp and this product seemed to be the best fit with great price!Well, it has automatic power on/off function based on the input.So, when there's no input, it turns off automatically to save power.The problem is, even if you turn off the function, it still works so basically it turns on and off all the time while I listen the music.It could have been a great one if it did not have this quality issue.I am returning the product.
Three weeks after having the unit home, I came home one evening to find it brightly lit, with no characters on the display. No buttons functioned, it would not turn off, the CD door would not open (with three of my CDs loaded inside), and there was that telltale pungent odor of burning electronics. All this occurred after the unit had been OFF for several days. Having read another review dealing with Emerson's reliability issues, I decided to return the unit and upgrade to a Panasonic 5-disc system. The speakers were better and Panasonic does not have the overall reliability problems Emerson seems to have. But, with the Panasonic, I lost that subwoofer out that I liked so much in the Emerson. Bottom line, check out the Emerson. It has a lot of nifty features for the price. If you can take a chance on the reliability issues, you'll have a fine-sounding micro system at a mini price.
This TV is NOT 1080p. It will not work with a blu ray player or PS 3. Trust me I know. Picture quality from broadcast and DVD is fine. DVR is almost impossible to use. Spend your money elsewhere. Mitsubishi dropped the ball on this one and they know it. It is apparent when you call customer relations.
We live in the country so no interference excuse from neighbours.Wireless phones are in 4.7 gig band and computer wireless net in 2.4 gig band. RCA is at 900 Mhz so should work fine.First speaker out of the box has high pitched whistle but does play (not acceptable) Second speaker powers up but no reception.20ft accross open room.I was a transmission engineer in phone company so I understand these types of system.Sending it back amd will look at different system.
We had this radio for about 6 months, when it completely quit working. During the 6 months the reception would go in and out, until finally the radio wasn't transmitting anything. To troubleshoot, we tried the Pioneer satellite radio that my husband has, and it works great in my car. So, I know it was not my car radio receiver or antenna that was the problem. Getting XM to help us with this was like pulling teeth! We originally contacted Delphi, and they told us to call XM. We kept getting the run around from XM for over one month, until they finally told us we needed to call Delphi for warranty refund! A big circular mess... Our opinion is to spend the extra money and get the Pioneer radio.
We got this player in December 2004. It's still working after 10 months which is somewhat surprising considering our other experiences with small electronics. My husband and I both used this player. He likes it, I don't.This player looks great and has a nice compact size but some aspects are simply irritating:* The player has developed a constant low level hum or static, no matter what type of earphones are used. This hum is especially noticeable with audiobooks. My husband does not notice this but he has lost some hearing and cannot discern high frequencies.* Navigation is a pain. I spent a lot of time trying to change folders and find songs or sections of audio books. The joystick is difficult to use, and songs and book sections are not automatically sorted by track number. My husband just listens to music and is happy with whatever comes up, and he doesn't bother to navigate.* The FM and voice recording are just so-so, although not too bad considering the small size and price of the device. The voice recording is not nearly the quality of that of the tiny iriver our son has. Of course my husband doesn't use those features.So, if you are partially deaf and just want to listen to random songs, this player may be great for you. I've given up.
This router was recommended to me by a friend, and since it had almost 2,000 reviews with a 4-star average, I decided to give it a try...WORST ROUTER EVER. I have had nothing but problems since I first set it up. As a Mac user, the manual set-up is a little more difficult, but it's still relatively easy, so that was initially encouraging. Ever since then, my roommate and I have had to reset it at least twice a day (there are absolutely no problems with the internet connection). Although it works very well, it needs to be reset so often that it's not worth it. Do not buy this product!
These speakers are fine for the price; HOWEVER, if you are looking for shielded speakers, look elsewhere. While in the product description it cites "magnetically shielded" as a feature, I have had trouble with my GSM phones (AT&T network, both a Sony Ericson and iPhone). The sound quality is decent for the speakers, but the interference from GSM handsets makes these speakers an affordable, yet unsatisfying choice.
this cable has terrible sound quality. The sound is garbled and staticy and the cord has to be adjusted to even hear any bass. Contacted the seller and was refunded.
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
Does Not Work With 64-bit Windows 7.I cannot find any updated drivers on the PPA-USA website.So I got the latest drivers from the Prolific website (the authentic PL2303 chip vendor).Although these drivers install, I get the yellow triangle in the device manager with this error message:"This device cannot start. (Code 10)"Uninstalling the device in the device manager and rebooting does not help.Apparently this is a well-known problem.Prolific says ~ "be careful who you buy from and make sure they offer support".I'm done with PPA and moving on to Trendnet.
After spending hours trying to get this to print, and searching their support site. I finally did a search on their forums for my printer. It turns out this server is incompatible with the HP Color Laserjet 3500 and 3600 series. I had everything else working fine, and managed to borrow a friends printer to prove it worked.Before you buy this server go to their support forums [...] and do a search for your printer and see if there are any issues with it. There is no list of compatible printers anywhere because there are only a handful that won't work with it.
I guess you get what you pay for. These discs are THE MOST prone to scratch that I have ever seen. Print lightscribe well, but good luck keeping you data readable.
I didn't have any trouble setting up the print server, and it worked as expected. I was happy until I started printing photo's through it (which is the primary purpose of the printer attached to the print server). It is so slow as to be unusable. I imagine you would be happy sending it small docs to print but for anything large (like photo's), forget it. I'm looking for all the original packing so I can return it.
Not what I wanted to buy. I looked and looked for a specification for the type of conector on this headset, and it was NOWHERE to be found. Since the description said "telephone headset" I was dumb enough to asume that it would actually fit into a landline telephone... well it didnt, this is a dinasour size cellphone headset.People please... its not hard to add the conector type to a description.... TRRS conector, THATS THE TYPE OF CONECTOR IT HAS. IT DOES NOT FIT A LANDLINE TELEPHONE, ONLY SOME CELLPHONES WITH THIS TYPE OF RECEIVER FOR TRRS.Thank you for an absolutely useless item.Another bad experience with amazon.com thanks to a poor product description and images.clap clap clap.
Once I installed it, it proceeded to close down all communications through my internet connection. I guess you could consider it to be a bulletproof firewall, as no data could get in or out of my computer. I had to reboot twice after uninstalling it to get things back to normal. To be generous about the experrience, it's possible that installing it introduced some conflict with my existing ZoneAlarm firewall (a product I recommend unequivocally, btw). I had bought the thing because of the claim that it would protect my data when working in a wireless hotspot. I assumed, therefore, that it would offer some data protection capability over and above what an ordinarly firewall offers. For $10, it seemed a reasonable gamble. Now that I've tried it, there's no need for the rest of you to spend your hard-earned $$$ on this thing. It does have a cute light that glows green when you plug it in.Unfortunately, the product comes with virtually zero documentation on its features or its use. Kensington must not much like the product either, as there's no information about it whatsoever on its website. The question remains: what exactly is this product supposed to do? In particular, what -- if anything -- makes it uniquely suited for use in a wireless environment? I'd love to know if anyone has figured that out.
I bought this product when it first came out and it worked but never had a clear sound. There was always static on every available station and always had to be touching it. Currently, I have not used it in months because it won't pick up ANY station at all. Very disappointed. I am in the process of purchasing a different product.
Bought this for my iPod touch and I couldn't hear anything! What a piece of crap! Will not buy again.
Well, I ordered this after reading all the reviews. It came today and I read the directions and trimmed the left side (with the black up) and I still cannot get the flash to fire at all. I've trimmed tiny little pieces at a time and tried each time after the trim. Sometimes I can get it to fire if I push to the left or right in the hot shoe, but most times it won't fire. What a waste of $$$. I wish I had put this $ in the red kettle at Wal-Mart instead. I ordered the Gary Fong Puffer Pop Up Flash Diffuser - CANON/NIKON and it'll be here on Monday. I sure hope it'll do what I need. I just don't want to always take my Speedlight.
This radio has a nice design making it pleasing to the eye, and it does have a good sound. I also found the green backlit display comforting at first. However, it is difficult to see the numbers at night unless able to look level with the clock. As I have it set up on a stand and need to look slightly up to see it, the numbers appear fuzzy. I also found the lack of a battery backup disturbing, along with the fact that it is not mentioned. It's an okay clock radio but not one I would spend the money on again.
After 18 months at time the har drive make strange noises and its innaccesible. I have to unplug the power cord and plug it again for it to come back for a while. but after a couple of hour the same thing happens.Terrible product stay away from it
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.
While I'm not very techy person, I like owning cool gadgets and admit to have spent a good chunk of money on them in my lifetime. So with all the hype around this Zune thing, I had to get one. Close to 300 bucks later, I have my gadget, sitting in my home office desk. But did I get any cool-factor joy for the price?No sir. For starters, here's my quick findings:Its huge. What sort of baggy-pants were part of the group testing this product? And you get the same 30G for that extra bulk - where's the progress?Screen seems less brighter/sharper than I expected, especially in unfavorable lighting.Center button looks like a circular scroll wheel but isn't - its a fake (just a cheap 4-corner version).Installation is slow and has a lot of steps with corny pictures of people I don't care about.I still don't understand why I can't use American dollars to buy songs, instead of these "points". Seems like its a ploy to make me spend more money, like casinos with the chips that don't feel like real money.I could go on and on, but I don't think its worth the effort... I'm sure I'll find some glitches and more gripes over the next few days. Or maybe I'll just put it back in the wrapping and wait for a "re-gift" opportunity.
I have to agree with the other reviews on this device. It is ok to decent as a fax machine and a document scanner. I use it with the included PaperPort software to scan documents (recepits, etc) to PDF for archiving.I also use it to send faxes about once a week or so. The device works well as a fax machine.The ONLY time I use this device to print is to print out fax status sheets (as evidence that a fax was sent successfully). I have had this machine for less than 6 months and maybe printed 25 or so pages (black only) from the printer. I am on my second black ink cartridge and it is almost gone. I am am now out of color ink that came with the printer even though I have never printed in color. This is insane. How can a printer use that much ink and not be deemed defective! The printer will not function at all if even one of the cartridges is empty. I will not be buying anymore ink for this evil machine. I will use it strictly as a scanner and a fax (outgoing only since I can not print) for a little while longer... then it is off to the trash-heap.
So if someone does sue Coby, let me know first thing. It has a great LCD screen. But everything else is poorly made. It's a sand trap because you can't contact customer service to return the item. I've emailed way too many times and called twice. Zilch. I've sent BBB on them over the battery that caught fire with this item. And contrary to what I've heard, the battery is not supposed to be attached to the device while your are using it.Then there's the non existent battery indicator. And inserting dvd's on it gives me a wrong disc notice now. And if your worried about a little radiation, the red laser showing from the vents won't excite you all that much. The screen flickers now because I found out twisting the screen on it's 180 axis pulls the wire out of the motherboard. Who put this thing together? Probably a bunch of broke engineers that were fired from other companies because they do such a poor job. Seriously avoid this product at all costs. I can't imagine how this got a 4 star. Just wait till yours goes bad.
I needed a new KVM + USB hub. I work with 3 computers and rotate through them on a regular basis. My old KVM was failing, 3 years old and only cost me $15.00 on ebay. The switch was starting to fail and I figured I would get one that uses hot keys and eliminate that problem.Anyway, I bought the IoGear GCS1734 and set it up. The first thing I did was go to the web site, register the switch and download the latest update. I started the update and the software tells me that my unit has a later version then what I was uploading! I figured, OK there must be a new update on it's way the the new stuff has it already.The Keyboard and Mouse inputs were broken.I needed to plug my Keyboard and Mouse into the hub connections on the back of the switch. Now they worked with computer 1, however computers 2 & 3 didn't work.I decided to do the update. This made the mouse connection on the front of the switch work, but not the keyboard. It still wouldn't work with computers 2 & 3. I had already spent 35 min on with tech support before I decided to do the update. They recommended returning the switch.The bottom line:I like the concept of the switch so I contacted Amazon and requested a replacement. I should get it in a day or two. Once I set it up, I will update this review. I hope it works as I really like the concept and it's supposed abilities.UPDATE:Well, I got the replacement and had the same experiences. After updating the replacement, that is what the instructions say to do, the front mouse connection works and if the keyboard is plugged into the rear usb port, it works on computer 1. Interestingly, when doing the update the updater says that the version on my KVM is newer than what is listed on the website. I thought that odd, however continued. Also, the instructions are not accurate. I expected better!Frankly, I bought a $15.00 cheap KVM from China off Ebay 3 years ago that works better. I would still be using it, however the switch is getting weak. Time to re-connect the $15.00 Chinese KVM and return this. Too bad.I am reducing the rating to 1 star as two units had to be returned.UPDATE 2:Bought a used Raritan Switchman USB. I had the same issues. I went to the Raritan website and found a document from 2007 that indicates "tested keyboards and mice". The M.S. keyboard I had wasn't on the list. however the wireless mouse I had was. I picked up a listed keyboard and Viola! It worked. I suspect this is the same issue I had with the IoGear. The difference is, Raritan had some documentation to indicate tested keyboards and mice. IoGear's live tech support didn't even offer or provide any info.They did say that wireless mice could be a problem. In today's world, how can they sell a USB switch that will not work with wireless peripherals?
I bought a 4GB 2nd Generation Green Ipod Nano through Amazon from Ace Photo Digital. While the transaction went smoothly when I received my package it was damaged. In fact the box was completely battered. And not only that, THERE WAS NO IPOD INSIDE! So all I got was a battered box. I have called customer service at Ace Photo Digital many times and they have not responded. It has been well over a month and I have NOT received any money back, or an Ipod. I do not recommend buying from Ace Photo Digital. Their customer service is crappy and I have yet to hear back from them regarding how they are going to fix this matter.
The Garmin did not recognize the cable, therefore it wold not work.Will use the cable for something else if I need it.
They gave me this DVD Recorder after it was returned by the previous customer. The previous customer's invoice was still inside and the unit had scratches and was repacked poorly. I returned it - the unit you get may be the one I returned.
Rio Nitrus is an expensive junk that should be taken off the market. Do not plan to work out with this machine, stick to flash memory. My Nitrus worked okay for one year and then it just died on me. I have spent hours trying to figure out how to bring it back to life with no success. There are multiple websites dedicated to discussing how bad this device is. I am never getting a Rio again. If you don't believe me, just type in Nitrus in google and see what get.
The dude from Carlsbad got a 4-way splitter (given the specs he/she quotes). Make sure you properly terminate unused outputs on your 4-way.This is a 2 way and works as advertised.
I would NOT recommend this camera. The screen to view the pictures is extremely small. The few pictures we took were not clear on the viewer and its very cheaply made. It is not worth the money.
BUENO A ESTA PERSONA LE HICE LA COMPRA Y LA VERDAD PERDI MI DINERO PORQUE HASTA LA FECHA NO HE RECIBIDO EL PAQUETE ME CANSE DE PEDIRLE EL NUMERO DE TRACKING PARA BUSCARLO EN LA COMPA&Ntilde;IA DE TRANSPORTE PARA VER SI ESTABA EXTRAVIADO ALLI PERO NUNCA ME RESPONDIERON SON MUY IRRESPONSABLE ASI QUE NO PUEDO NI RECOMENDAR EL PRODUCTOGOOD TO THIS PERSON DID YOU BUY THE TRUTH AND I lost my money because so far I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PACKAGE ASK ME TIRED OF THE TRACKING NUMBER TO SEARCH THE TRANSPORT COMPANY TO SEE IF THERE WAS LOST BUT NEVER ANSWERED ME ARE VERY IRRESPONSIBLE OR SO I CAN NOT RECOMMEND THE PRODUCT
This shoddily built Sabrent card reader seems like a good value at first due to its low price, but the reasons for that low price quickly become apparent.Ordinarily there is a satisfying click when you insert an SD or other card into a device's slot. You feel the spring action when using an SD card in a camera, a laptop's built-in card reader, e-reader, and other devices. With the Sabrent reader, however, you merely slide the card in. There is no spring or click to tell you that you have successfully inserted the card. While this does not affect functionality, it is a bit disconcerting at first.The slots themselves are not the right size or shape either. It is very difficult to get this reader to realize a memory card has been inserted. The card must be adjusted and inserted at exactly the right angle or else the reader doesn't notice anything there. The slots are also such a tight fit it feels like you are scraping the card against something, giving off the distinct impression you are damaging it. In some cases the reader actually left physical markings on my cards.The USB port is also "upside down." When inserting a USB device or cable, the white piece that ordinarily signifies the bottom of your device/cable is inserted at the top instead. This is the only USB device I can ever remember using set up this way. As with the lack of a click or spring this does not affect functionality; it is merely annoying.Unfortunately the USB port has a more serious problem: it comes off very easily. I had a USB flash drive inserted one night, and when I moved my chair I bumped it. This knocked the USB port out of place. I'm not saying my flash drive was knocked out as would happen in most computers and devices - the port itself was dislodged. In an effort to repair it I removed the reader from my computer and disassembled it. It turns out the USB port has no screws - or anything else for that matter - to hold it in place. The reader's circuit board has two small pinholes you can insert the USB port into, but not even superglue holds it there. Considering the complete lack of any adhesive, nails, or screws, I find it nothing short of miraculous the port held in place for as long as it did. The front plate of the reader (the black, labeled part you see in Amazon's picture) slides around and becomes detached almost every time a card or USB drive is removed.In short, the Sabrent reader might be a good value provided it stays in one piece and doesn't destroy your memory cards. Don't hold your breath though; I had it only a month before scraping memory cards and losing the USB port. Spend a few extra dollars on a better card reader - this one's so worthless Sabrent doesn't even put their own name on it.
The keyboard looks nice and the price had seemed terrific, however the price started climbing. It needs a converter to be used with a Dell. The standard passive PS/2 to USB converter won't work. Trying to decide if I should ship it back to Amazon or spend another 15.00 on an active converter.
One day it just stopped playing in the middle of a song, only six months after purchase and used very little. Nothing Creative says will help fix it and of course I'm out of luck, big waste of money...don't buy this you have been warned!
The TV has a great image but if you buy this TV expect to pay at least $300 for a new bulb EVERY year. There are many people with this experience. This is a Panasonic design flaw. Yes, I do have surge protection.If the bulb was $25 I would rate it higher, but as it stands I would recommend you look elsewhere for a TV.
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.
It's a nice concept if done right.. I found this unit to have some big drawbacks.- Requires special Windows PC server software, rather than being able to access a standard file share. So, it will not work with Macs or Linux machines.- The user interface is not very intuitive or flexible (e.g. no MP3 playback while displaying images, which would make for a nice slideshow feature).- JPEG image display would greatly benefit from 720p or 1080i display modes. 480p is not good enough to do most pictures justice.- The media files available for playback are limited. MPEG Video files are limited to 3Mbps streaming rate. So, if you plan on playing your MiniDV home movies that were exported to MPEG/DVD format, forget about it. Also, it will only allow playback of files on the hard drive of the windows machine, it will not allow you to add MP3/MPEG files from a network share.
as I said, the iteam I received didn't work at all. I returned, and wait for the exchange.
The ear buds arent as comfortable as most others on the market and the sony fontopias sound much better, are more comfortable, and only cost a little more. These earbuds also didnt stay in my ear despite their manual on how to customize the fit.
I have a friend that bought this same laptop and the LCD went bad on her in less than 6months.She told me that she took it to the Sony store and they did nothing about it.I told her that if it was less than 1yr they should have honor their warranty.Now she wants me to look into trying to fix this. I went and google the model and came across Amazon and started reading all these reviews. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this situation. All the symptons that she had experience with the LCD and customer service is exactly what you guys/gals have. Now if only we can get Sony to do something about it. I personally never bought Sony laptops because they are always 10-20% above all the others with less specs. This experience from her is a reassurance for me not to even ever consider buying from Sony.
Since I'm not going to stand on my head in tin foil shoes while holding this antenna in order to watch free HD channels, I'll be searching for another antenna. As a simple "rabbit ear" function for regular analog broadcasts, this thing works well actually - picked up all 9 of the closest channels and one more I wasn't expecting. I got blips and blurbs of only 2 of the 8 local HD broadcasts no matter how I manipulated or placed or aimed or begged this antenna. Additionally it is very very lightweight and I'm sure if you dropped it just once on tile floors, it would break.
I tried using this with Dragon Naturally Speaking and the software could barely detect my voice, even when I spoke loudly and had the microphone lightly touching my lips. Bottom line - don't buy this headset. It does not work.
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.
This carrying case was recommended for the Walkman unit I also ordered at the same time[[ASIN:B000MVGBFU Sony D-FJ041 CD Walkman Portable CD Player with AM/FM Tuner], but it will not house the unit -- it is too small. Now I'm stuck with this case and still seeking one to house the Sony Walkman, which I am very pleased with initially.
I have owned this monitor for a little over a year... actually I have owned three Acer monitors for a little over a year. I started with an Acer AL1912, and the backlight died after about 48 hours. I really should have taken the hint then, but instead I sent it to Acer for repair.The newly repaired monitor lasted about six months... then one day the backlight was dead again! I sent it off to Acer again. This time they sent me an AL1914 since they did not make the old 1912 model anymore. From what I have seen, they are of identical quality. I did not even realize that it was a different model until about a week after I received the new one when I looked for the model number on the back. I am just waiting for the day that the backlight doesn't work anymore on this one.When my monitor manages to turn on, I am disappointed with the image quality. It is impossible to change the brightness and contrast levels so that all of the values on a grayscale calibration strip are visible. The monitor uses the old D-Sub monitor cable, rather than the new DVI cable. Realistically, the only positive thing about this monitor is the price.Do yourself a favor, spend twenty bucks more, and get yourself something better. I've already spent the difference on shipping my monitor in for repair.
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.
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 bought this unit a couple of months ago. It works fine, sound is ok but not as good as I expected. Now the battery doesn't last as long when I charge it so I tried to find replacement part. Well the JVC P/N is J46691-001, and it is $19.95 + shipping + tax. That makes it at about $28, almost half the price the whole unit!!!! forget it.
The title pretty much sums up my feelings about this printer. To begin with, as others have noted the cartridges for this model cost too much and you will find yourself buying a lot of them. I do a lot of text printing and even though I use the most ink-economical settings I can expect to go through an ink cartridge every two months or so. Also, after a year and a half of use, the piece of plastic that holds in the printer cartridge broke. I don't know if this is typical or not, but the way the plastic is designed to flex in order to lock the cartridge in place seems like it would inevitably break with day-to-day use (can you say "planned obsolescence"). This product waste's money in the long run even if it is cheaper to start.
Delivery time was excellent. When I opened the package and began reading the installation instructions, I found that the instructions were not written for the model I received because the instructions described menu items that did not exist. I contacted the manufacturer and was sent to a url to download a "New" driver. I did, but when I tried using the PCI card, my entire system slowed to a crawl. The board recognized my SATA DVD player but would not function beyond that. I sent the board back and my money was returned. Amazon provided outstanding customer service but the item was flawed.
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.
I have used Lansing speakers for a few years now. I play soft jazz during my eye examinations, and get a lot of compliments from my patients on the music I play. So when I got a new computer in my other office, I thought I would get the $249.00 Bose speaker system and hook it up in my main room. This would really sound great. When I set up the system I was very impressed at the quality of the product and couldn't wait to hear the music. When I turned on the system for the first time though I actually got mad. How can Bose justify their $249.00 cost when to be honest with you the Lansing system actually had a better sound. Thinking it was just me though I asked not less that 5 other people their impression and it was the same. Tinny sound and not as rich as the Lansing system. How can Bose even charge $100.00 for the system. Sorry Bose but I do not think you have a good valus here.
This product has some known issue after firmware upgrade fix. Router hangs sometimes, Connection gets dropped and not able to forward port in their virtual server area. Also, I do not see any way to open or close port other than port forwarding in their firewall section.HORRIBLE..HORRIBLE Customer service. I sent two email for their port forwarding issue and none of them were replied. I did get auto reply (off course it is automated reply so they do not have to spend money) but did not get any reply from thier customer service. I never had situation so far that some company did not reply at all. I am writing this review after waiting for 1 week for my reply since they auto reply says they will get back to us in 72 hours. Also, I saw so many bad review on belkin as a company customer service on net.Bottom line is stay away from BELKIN products.
My boss and I both purchased this keyboard about 5 months ago and I am already on here shopping for a new keyboard...I loved the design of this keyboard and have enjoyed using it, but some of the keys have quit working for no apparent reason...We popped the keys off to see if something had fallen under the key and to see if something had been spilt on it, but nothing was apparent...My boss has also had problems with hers...After about 3 months of use the lettering on the keys started wearing off...To sum up, the design of the keyboard is awesome, but the quality of this product is pathetic...
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 bought this item to store data on, but I also wanted to store video files. For example, I wanted to store ripped DVD's on the hard drive that I frequently watch. Maybe some of you reading my review will say that was a stupid idea, but the hard drives are fast, I chose a RAID that did not have a performance hit, and I have a gigabit network. I can currently play a DVD on my Athlon computer and use two other computers to copy files to the same hard drive on that computer and there is no skipping or slowing down AT ALL.So here's the deal: This thing was so slow that while I was copying a file to it, I could not connect to the device using another computer. So imagine that it was so busy just accepting a file that I was copying that it could not service the request of making itself available to another computer.Playing a DVD video from it was absolutely never going to work, and it didn't.It was my experience that doing any two tasks from the unit greatly slowed down the individual performance of each task. And keep in mind, the connecting issue I mentioned above wasn't just a reduction in speed - it was unusable until those files were finished copying. That's really stinky dontcha think? I don't have that problem with a computer that is an Athlon XP 2500, and while you may say "of course you wouldn't have that problem it's a computer!" ... well I can run 5 different tasks off the hard drive on that Athlon computer and not have any discernable slowing down at all. I really think that this unit is the greatest computing idea since the hard drive, but it's ability to handle multiple requests makes this product an absolute bomb.
I purchased this with high hopes as well to be able to work downstairs without any problem. But I was wrong, the wireless did work well, but for some reason my husbands direct connect failed about every 2 weeks.The last time we called, they want us to send the product back, yet I don't think I want to go wireless, and stick with a direct connect. It seems safer and also much cheaper.I don't think I will go Linksys, so I see now that the most expensive isn't always the best.
As my title states, I believe this is worse than garbage. From what I can find, the hardware seems to work about as it is supposed to. I say about, only because it is a slouch when it comes to pulling in the signal from the router. The distance requirements are much more stringent than both my laptop, and desktop wireless cards.The software on the other hand is blatantly neglected by Cisco. Not neglected in the sense that the performance is sub par. Neglected to the extent it could impact future buying decisions between brands. And the performance is sub par. With two different vista computers (1 32, 1 64 bit) the utility would not even begin installing (stalled at 0% progress). This is the software downloaded from Linksys that reports it is compatible with Windows Vista.I've had this piece of junk for quite some time, and revisited it this evening. The only work around for vista that seems to work for most people, most of the time, is to actually use the software FROM ANOTHER VENDER. I'm pretty sure that you're breaking the eula from the other vender, but it will load. The third party software is written by a monkey, so it consumes ~ 1.5gb of ram while viewing the settings of the utility.After all of that is done, while using vista, you are guaranteed to have 1-2 second random gaps in your stream. This is certainly not due to a high quality data stream stressing the router. There seems to be some services running in vista that draws from the resources that are required for the driver, and when this happens, an audio void presents itself. How often enough? Sometimes several in one minute, sometimes a whole minute could pass.If somebody offers to give you one of these for free, run. If you already bought one, return it. The only thing missing from this turd is the steam.
Most of the glitches were tolerable until now. I used this Samsung 5500 Blu-Ray player to access Netflix last Friday afternoon. Friday evening I turned it on and it would not give me access to the Internet services until I performed an update of the software. The progress bar showed that it updated successfully from vers. 1025 to v. 1027.0, BUT now I can not access any Internet services. 5 calls to Samsung tech support have not helped. Each time they walk me thru the "factory reset" process which DOES NOT reset to the ORIGINAL software version. They said there is no way to return to the previous software version. They said my only option is to send it in for repair. Considering it has been glitchy many times in showing photos from a doggle, or accessing photos & music from main computer (all wired connections), I think this is my new doorstop and I will get a computer for media internet access. Tech support did say that somebody from a higher technical level would call me, . . . 24 hours and waiting. (They could not connect me at the time because the technicians were too busy, . . . obviously not the ONLY glitch!!!)Update note: It has been 7 days since the mandated software update RUINED my Samsung Player. Daily calls to Tech support, STILL WAITING for an advanced level technician to call me back to resolve the problem. (I did have one call me yesterday, after explaining the problem, he put me on hold, we got disconnected, and he never called back. I called an hour later to see if Tech Support could trace down the Tech that was helping me, but they could not).When you buy a product, ya gotta consider the possibility of a worse-case scenario of dealing with their Tech Support dept.!
The Sony RM AX1400 is a real dog to program. I am still working on my third reiteration of programming. It works okay if nothing gets out of sync, but it does get out of sync and you almost have to resort to the remotes you are trying to replace to get it working again. If you enjoy a real challange, this is it.
This is our second Coby Portable Tablet DVD player. We chose Coby again because, 3 years later, the first player still works great. This one only lasted 89 days (being used 5 or 6 times) and then froze up with a "wrong disk" error. We tried everything to no avail. Coby's warranty is 90 days for this item and I have to foot the bill to return it to them and then shipping again for a new unit. I don't recommend this product, and as usual, you get what you pay for.
Buenas noches, no estamos satisfechos con la compra++.Este producto no vino con control remoto, ni accesorios de instalaci&oacute;n, ni manual de instrucciones, por lo que no es posible utilizarlo.Su ayuda enviando estos implementos que faltan.Saludos,
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.
I agree with all the other comments about this product not lasting very long. Ours worked fine for about a year then suddenly stopped playing for no reason. I called customer service and was basically told I was out of luck!
I am a medical transcriptionist. Often I have to hit the keys (hard) because a letter doesn't type or the space bar fails to work the first time. It is a nice keyboard for someone who doesn't type very much but now I am faced with buying a new (and most likely more expensive) keyboard that has a better touch and response time. In the space of several hours this gets VERY annoying and it makes me want to scream.
I got a got fair price through an online computer outlet, but when the bearings went bad within just 2 months and I set out to obtain some warranty service, neither the online computer outlet nor the manufacturer would return a voice mail message, nor respond to their online customer request forms. I've left multiple messages with manufacturer. I began the process Dec. 27th & today is Jan. 5th without a single word from seller or manufacturer. Please be aware of who you deal with or buy from online. Cheapest is not always in your favor. It seems customer service is given up for the good price. Also, this item is sold under multiple manufactur's names. The model number, IDVD16DDME is identical. One business doing trade with multiple names? Makes one think a bit....
This is probably my fifth Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard. Every one of the previous keybords had the keys fade to the point of not being able to determine what the key was. I am sure the same thing is going to happen to this one in time. I will return it with the warranty period if such a thing happens again.Not a good product.Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
We bought two of these for our first trip to NYC. The pictures were grainy, washed out and just plain awful. We bought the more expensive cameras thinking the pictures would be even better than the cheaper one time cameras. We were so wrong. I contacted Kodak's customer service and they said it was either the photographer or the developer. Then they generously mailed me a $2 off coupon to buy another. As if I will buy another one of their cameras!! I will never use another Kodak product after the treatment I received from their customer service.
I also received a deal that allowed me to get afree 15 MB flash card with the camera which made it appear to be abetter deal. However, the photo quality was not that great and the camera itself a little clunky. I wasn't satisfied with the camera at all. I did, however find a wonderful camera that I like a lot. Try the Olympus D-340R for similar pricing with better quality photos.
I bought one of these for my son through Office Max. Bad Video card. Returned it for another...same result. Money refunded, bought one from Best Buy, had it for two months...same problem. Nothing comes up on the monitor. The monitor works, because I swapped it to my PC. Took it back to Best Buy and they shipped it off to HP/Compaq. Still waiting. What a POS!
The sound quality was good, and it worked for a couple of weeks or months, then it started to get ejected once in a while. Then, It is getting ejected more and more frequently to the point that I cannot use it anymore. I see other reviewers have the same issue, so it may be due to its inherent design problem.
I received the camera and after trying to work with it I discovered the slide on the door was no good and the camera would shut itself off with the door open. I tried may different ways to see if I could get it not to turn itself off with no success. I notified the seller and was sent a RMA number to return the camera. As of today I received an email that my account will be refunded for the full price. That is a seller that I would buy from in the future since he stands behind their product. Thank you for everything.
This router was very easy to setup, very easy to use. However, it has some bugs that appear if you are not using their Secure Spot service. Contacting their customer support gave a work around, but due to the frequency of the issue, I ended up buying the linksys competitor instead.If you would like the details, read on:- On a near daily basis the router would loose connectivity to the WAN.- On a power cycle, the router would immediately re-connect.- When it reconnected, it would enable the Secure Spot services. This means that any computer that tried to connect to the network via port 80 would be redirected by the Secure Spot service, effectively blocking all web access.- To fix this, customer service had me log in as Admin to the router, and enable secure spot, save. Then disable secure spot, save.From reading the forums, many others had the same problem. If you plan on using their Secure Spot service (I believe is fee based), the router may be much more stable. I ended up purchasing the WRT610N, and have had no issues since.
I've had this TV 14 months; while my sister was watching it a loud pop and black screen appeared; I have a feeling I'm going to get screwed on this like the other 2 reviewers; the warranty is only a year; I mistakenly had faith in zenith so I didn't buy the extended warranty from CC; I wasn't that happy with it to begin with; the sound is tinny and crackly at times; with a black background there's a lot of varibility in the blacks which is what I think other people are referring to as artefact with a black background; they form these black/grey blotches which is annoying; I don't recommend you purchase this; this is certainly making me question the LG refridgerator and dishwasher that I have bought too; there must be more cases like mine and the other 2 reviewers; zenith/LG's quality control was got to be better
First let me start off with saying I am a computer repair technician that does online computer repair. I am not a casual internet user and when im not remoting into computers im streaming or gaming. I suspect there must be a lot of casual users reviewing this router because I can't imagine why its so high rated. Perhaps I got a defective model?Anyway this is a chart of a ping being done every 2.5 seconds: [...]The red areas indicate packet loss. The laptop connecting to the router is approximately 6-7 feet away and is using an intel wireless adapter. I have never had a problem with a wireless connection from this laptop its a very good wireless card. As you can see from the image the wireless router has serious issues.I do not seem to experience any problems when connected via wired connection. My router does not get hot like some of the reviewers mentioned.Only other thing is my brother claims he pushed the button on the top (if using the vertical mount) to try to fix the wireless connection (he obviously didnt know that was just for the quick connect feature). Assuming he was telling the truth some how it reset all my settings to default but I can't be 100% sure he didnt lie and actually stick a pin in the reset hole.
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.
I thought these were going to be quality headphones when I bought them about six months ago. They are the worst headphones I have ever owned.Uncomfortable doesn't even begin to describe them.I never knew where they were supposed to sit on my head. Terrible sound.Bulky. Ugly.The best thing about these headphones is that they failed after six months.
I used this for my pressure rice cooker I ve got from Korea.it was working fine the whole time.then it just quit working.I dint see it happen. I put the rice in and click the cook button and it just quit working.the fuse is fine, i am not dumb.its EXTREMELY heavy. I flew all the way from San Francisco to Seattle with this. and now it s just heavy piece of junk.I dont think its a good item but i paid 60 bucks for it, i think i should get some kinda warranty for it but i dont see how this piece would work again. I dont know how I would use my rice cooker anymore.its heavy duty then it should work almost forever but it only lasted me a couple of months. oh well.
I bought this to use with a new 80 Gig IPod. It works for audio but does not work with the video so I cannot play downloaded movies or pictures. It also is extremely slow when loading a CD or DVD. After I load a disk, I could almost take a nap while waiting for the music or movie to start.Not overly impressed!!!
This case was cheaply made, and looks horrible.The picture is very misleading - in normal light, the colors look atrocious. Also, the paint on the sides of it was hand done by someone, and looks very tacky/poorly made. The whole thing feels very cheap and tacky, I would never take it anywhere. DLO was also very unhelpful, they refused to refund, exchange, or do anything about their crappy product. Worst $20 I ever spent.
I purchased this item with the intent to control six different machines with a single keyboard and monitor. I was obviously disappointed when this device was unable to recognize the numerous known-good USB keyboards that I attempted to use. I would strongly caution any potential consumers of this product to consider a similar product from IOGear instead. That is, unless you enjoy going to your local UPS store to return defective merchandise.
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 am absolutely disappointed with every aspect of this player. I am an engineer myself, and I agree with other reviewers that Memorex skip the testing phase of the design process. This unit is FULL of engineering flaws... What MP3 player can't support &gt;128kps, or VBR??? I am more curious to know how Memorex designed the button-layout of this unit, did some just randomly picked out the position where each button goes? They are not friendly at all. This unit skips more often than a $15 cheap CD player, not because someone bumped it, but because of hardware/software bugs. And what a battery eater, a fresh set of Duracell Ultras, runs only about 3.5 - 4 hrs... My Panasonic CD player last 6 to 7 times longer on a same set of battery. This unit looks cheap, cost cheap, and performs cheap as well... I guess you do get what you pay for. I'd stick with my solid-state MP3 players for now!
My signal strength went from 86-88 to 87-89. Not worth the electricity it uses. And what is up with the RG59 cables? Anybody who is serious about signal quality will only use RG6. It is being sent back for a refund.
I bought the Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader, thinking that, like the sales pitch, it would dramatically incease my download times from a CF card (or SD) to my computer. Well, I was wrong. Like all things in the slightly despicable digital industry, you need something else in addition to the thing you are buying. And, of course, they do not tell you this (unless you read the very very, sometimes obscure, sometimes not present) fine print.Anyway, on my current system, which is a bit outdated, there was no visible improvement in download speed from the previous eFILM USB 2.0 reader I have. I also bought a new Extreme III 4GB CF card, which this Sandisk Extreme is specially designed for, and there was no obvious improvement in download time. Remember, you must have a USB port ON YOUR COMPUTER that ACCEPTS the "superfast" download times of the Sandisk Reader. So, in essence, check your own computer system to see if it will even work "as promised" by the Sandisk Extreme Reader. You may have to buy a new computer, either a new MAC or a PC with DUO processors, for this puppy to work "as promised" by Sandisk. I'm pretty sure that once I upgrade to a new system, it will work "as promised". For now, though, there is no discernable change in download times at all.
I purchased this card as one of the original guinea pigs, when the 32 MB card was just released. It was significantly more money, but the pre-release reviews had it as a big improvement for 3D applications (not games). What a waste of money. You get more bang for the buck with the Rage Orion.
I have been using a Cisco-Linksys WRT54G wireless router with fairly good success. It is in the basement of an 1800 SqFt house. The router is 7 yrs old and figured while upgrading a completed home theater system maybe it was time to upgrade the wireless router. D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigabit Wireless Router signal strength was no more than half the linksys signal. Also, connections were lost in rooms upstairs directly above the router. I re-installed the Linksys and not one connection has been dropped for over a month now. This DLink router was a waste of $80. Maybe Ebay will help me recover half.
Sadly, I was pretty dissappointed with the camera. Most of the pictures I've taken seem to come out blurry or shaky, even if I hold the camera very stead or use the self-timer and set it on the table. I messed around with the features to try and fix this but the "auto" best picture feature just doesn't seem that good. However, I did test the other best picture settings (choosing a camera setting for each picture type, aka, picture of food, picture by candle light, picture of scenery, etc) and those work great but I seriously hate to take the time to set the picture type before every picture I take.Second complaint is that even though the screen is very big, there is some major pixelation going on there in certain lighting.Thrid complain I have is that the highest setting and top quality pictures it takes, although they are high res, are only 72 DPI. Which bothers me as far as look at them on my computer screen.Only pro is that its small and can fit in my pocket and has a fast boot up time.
It worked initially, but died within about 5 days. Plugged it into multiple USB ports on my computer to no avail. Light still shined so it wasn't a power issue. I am returning it. Went to Belkin's website to get support, but BOY is that a challenge. Decided just to return the darn thing and will think twice before buying a Belkin replacement.
Like another poster mentioned, the mole actually seems to have an affinity for this junk. The day after I placed the rod in the soil, the mole dug a tunnel right next to it! I assume most of the positive posts are from people associated with this product.
I try to use this cable whit my lcd and it burnt my video card ,, i think was the cable was wront , but what i con do now .. i lost my card . i cant recomende it
During the 3 months that I was able to use it, the player was well worth the investment. However, during the viewing of a DVD, an on-screen error message appeared and the player stopped. The manual provided a "solution" which did not work, and tech assistance would only give me locations for service. It is now in for repairs, and of course, the 90 day warranty for labor was invalid by about a week when the problem happened. Awaiting for a final cost estimate. Based on all the positive reviews (particularly @ the Circuit City site), I made the purchase. Now, it may have been a poor decision.
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.
Case fell apart 5 minutes after I got it.I got what I paid for.Packing container was also damaged in shipment. UPS....
Garmin has terrible customer support!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.
We purchased this unit because of the good reviews and the tablet style. Unforunately after 3 days of use, it simply would not power on. It would not show movies, play CD's, spin up the disk, anything. It would, however, get extremely hot with the power switch turned on, even though it did nothing. While it was working, the display was pretty good and the volume was louder than other inexpensive players I have seen. It played DVD's and CD's without a problem. It comes with plenty of accessories for your home and car. Overall on paper it looks good, and when it works it is good enough. Too bad for us it broke down in the middle of our vacation and we had to drive 1300 miles with two children under 3 with no DVD on the way home, which is the only reason we purchased it in the first place! I am within my return time to Amazon, so I am going to get a full refund and try another brand. As with any inexpensive player, be prepared for failure in a short amount of time because more than likely, it will happen. If you are going on a long road trip, get two in case one breaks down!
I bought these looking for a pair of earbuds that would hopefully fit my ears, because none of the others in the past have. If you have small ear canals, and have never been able to wear earbuds comfortably, then you will probably not be able to wear these either. I wanted a pair that had in-line volume control, so I could turn on my player, stick it in a bag, and be able to adjust the volume from the in-line volume control...except there isn't one! Sure, the box is there to turn on the "noise cancellation", which to me sounds like it just doubles the volume, but there is no volume control as advertised. I'm sending them back to look for one that does have it. Sounds not great, but not the worst I've heard.
I purchased this item as NEW from Amazon, and when I recieved it, the ear pads had worn away from what looks like 6 years of time. I called JVC customer support, and they said it would cost 14 more dollars for replacement ear pads, and 7 more dollars for shipping in 3 weeks. How convienient that they are the only people to have the replacement items, yet sell this exact product on this site. If you're going to buy something like this, get it in-store. I will NOT be ordering from Amazon.com again!
Will NOT work on a phone that has a digital answering machine. We contacted the vendor and he gave us back our money. If you have a more normal phone I can see where it will work just fine.
I got this camera a few months ago to replace a 2MP Olympus that was lost. I've yet to get a good picture out of it. Color bad, exposure off, long. If you bought this camera, you will very soon be looking for something better.
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 purchased the WBM54G as it has a design that suits my environment. I don't use Windows Media Center so wanted something that would send audio to my A/V Receiver from any sound source (eg streaming internet radio).When the device arrived I downloaded the latest install package, installed on my Vista Ultimate system, updated the firmware and configured the device on my wireless network. My skill levels are pretty high and I have a lot of experience in configuring Linksys products so this part was not a problem. A bit messy, though, for someone with a modest level of technical experience.I could access the unit over my wireless network fine, but the supplied utility program that is used to swap from my computer speakers to the wireless music bridge could not find the device and crashed.Then came the real problem. I had to deal with Linksys technical support. I probably don't need to elaborate on the trials of dealing with off-shore support groups. This one was typical: limited language skills, limited product knowledge, set service scripts, no escalation path, ...I eventually got to a technician who had actually installed and used the device, to be told the unit was defective and needed to be returned, and further, that it was common for the WMB54G to be defective. I, of course had to pay shipping to get the replacement.I've simply asked for a refund as I have no confidence the replacement won't be just as bad. It took me the better part of a day to deal with Linksys and uninstall the product. Thanks to Amazon's return policy, full refund is possible.
I love the integrated WiFi. But that is about it. Mine was included in the recall. I sent it back and they fixed that problem. But the device hard resets (and you lose everything) if you accidentally unlock the battery, which is extremely easy to do. It drops the USB ActiveSync connection after a few minutes of connection. The battery sometimes runs down to quick. The record button is located in a bad place - to easy to hit when taking out of the carrying case. Not ready for prime time.
When my daughter asked for a Zune as a birthday gift, I took it as an opportunity to see what Microsoft brought to the party. Having owned 2 iPods (Gen 2 and Gen 4) and getting ready to upgrade again, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a head to head comparison; one that would help me decide what my next purchase might be. Honestly, it didn't take very long.In my opinion, just like with all other MicroSoft products, it seems as though they dumped it on the market with the intent of letting the consumer do their beta testing. Right from the get-go, from trouble installing the software, to the extensive registration process, to the clumsy store functionality, this was a no win situation. AND, on top of that, it's a pretty heavy device when compared to the iPod. However, the Zune does have one advantage over the iPod, and thats it's screen size. Other than that...The short of the story is that even my daughter was dissapointed. I returned it, took her to our local Apple store and she picked out a (Product) Red 8G Nano, and she couldn't be happier.I think she captured it best when she described the Zune as the iPod's Ugly Step Sister.
Pentax: bad cameras + bad customer service = declining shareholder valueI bought a Pentax Optio W30 online. This is a waterproof camera submersible upto 10 feet for upto 2 hours. As part of testing it, I took it in thigh deep water on Waikiki beach on Oahu and took some pictures. The camera began to take water and ceased to function. Pentax would not honor the warranty even though the damage was covered under the policy.
HP really put out a dud with this model. Unless you use the super expensive HP branded paper, the ink will smudge..even after a week. Also, constant jams and bent edges. Local HP Authorized repair place unable to fix it. Printer is very loud (fans and paper path mechanisms). I will give it credit for having nice print quality, but I would not purchcase this unit ever again.
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.
This printer does a disservice to the rest of the HP line. The feed trays are flimsy to the point of being annoying. Manual feed of paper requires jiggling the top cover of the paper tray into a hidden slot above. Worst of all, the print quality is questionable. Vertical lines show a distinct edginess that is not found even on less expensive lasers from other manufacturers.Take a look at the brother HP-1250. 12ppm, better feed, better quality print, longer toner life, and the RAM is exapandable with standard, cheap 72-pin simms.
We are in Colorado and are plagued with pocket gophers. We have had these pest repellers in our lawn for over 2 years and I have yet to see any difference in the hungry pests digging patterns. I think they chuckle and use it as a beacon to know where in the garden are the tastier roots and bulbs.Maybe it works for some people because they have moles. I bet a lot of people don't even know what they have in their lawn - for months, my wife and I debated whether we had pocket gophers or voles. I know we have pocket gophers because we've captured and released over a dozen.These don't work. What works is the wash, catch and release program. My wife takes the hose, floods all of their tunnels and air holes. Sometimes it takes hours to get one to surface and doesn't always work. Once they surface, scoop them up in a bucket and take to a nearby national forest, open space or park.Also works to build garden boxes with tough wire mesh on the bottom.Good luck!
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...
When recording outdoor, even there is not much wind at all, this camcorder produces a lot of wind noise just like a thunder storm out there. I set the volume to low in the setup menu, but it does not help at all. The picture quality is good, the wide screen produces a very nice view on the 16X9 TV.
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've ordered this product from Amazon (they are the sellers too). It was open box, the Music Bridge looks like other person tried to install it before me. It is blocked with an active password, I could't install it in my PC.I bought a new item and Amazon send me an used one.
My friend has this router and raves about it, so I got one, hoping to use the same features he uses. Unfortunately, I found out that my friend got his a couple years ago when D-Link was still making hardware version "A." Now they're making hardware version "B" at half the price, and, I believe, half the quality.The first problem was that the router did not install according to instructions, so I had to improvise. Then every feature I attempted to enable - email notifications, access control, sending logs to a server, port triggers, and more - did not work. Then the wireless signal started failing, and would only come back to full strength for a short while after turning the router off and back on.I had a lengthy call with tech support where they had me upgrade the firmware, change settings, do hard resets, to no avail. They finally declared the unit defective and told me to replace it.So I got a second one. This one installed according to instructions, but again, none of the features that I tried worked. I did all the same "fixes" tech support had suggested the first time, and they didn't help. So I contacted tech support again. This time they weren't sure what to suggest. When I asked if the B hardware was indeed cheaper and defective, they hung up on me and now won't respond to my emails or talk to me once they find out what case I'm calling about.If you can find a used hardware version A somewhere, fine. Otherwise, do not buy this router for anything other than basic wireless signal, which may stop functioning after a week.
I loaded 16 gigs of my music and listened for 3 days before it completely died. It gave me an error message, and then went to a black screen. It will not charge. It will not play. But it looks cool on my desk. I took it back and won't get another.
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.
I purchased the BJC-6000 because I loved my BJC-620 my wife took over after she got her own computer. I like the idea of seperate ink cartridges that can be replaced individualy. However, my BJC-6000 has been in the shop 3 times because of constant paper jamming. The machine would not accecpt the paper correctly every time, and when it did take, it came out crooked. The 2nd time it went in, they corrected the problem which lasted about 3 weeks. Then, one day, it snatched in a page and managed to crumple it up and damage the print head in the process. Ink all over the interior resulted in replacement of the platten. Insult to injury was added on when I was charged for a new print head even though the machine was still under warranty. I may have purchased a lemon. I am dissapointed in the BJC-6000, especially after I had good results with the BJC-620.
I bought these 8GB cards in combination with a Canon A640 for use on my honeymoon. Were working ok until a video recording went awry. Now both old and new videos/images are showing up with "Unidentified Image" errors on both cards. Viewing many images/videos on a computer shows serious banding and image integrity problems. Not sure if it is the camera or both cards causing the problems, but being on the honeymoon I will not waste time trying to find out.
On 12-23-03, we purchased Panasonic LCD TV Model PT50LC13 from Circuit City, and paid $2,782.39 (after price adjustment) plus TV stand $299.97 plus tax $184.94 = Total 3,267.30.Two months later on 2-29-04, the TV was dead. Under the manufacturer's warranty, all the internal components (unit, PC board, lamp, cable) were replaced. Total Cost: $2,654.14.One year and 4 months later on 6-22-05 (that is 1 year and 6 months after purchase), the TV was dead again for the second time. The lamp was replaced and the ballast was repaired. Total Cost: $605.26. Since it happened after the manufacturer's 1-year warranty had expired, we had to pay the cost.Six months later in 12-2005 (that is 2 years after purchase) the TV is dead again for the third time. We have been told that it would cost about $500.00 to have it repaired.First, we thought that it was just our luck with that particular TV. We have recently checked the reviews on the internet for this model, and we were surprised to find out that we are just one of the many victims.There is even an online petition for this specific model athttp://www.petitiononline.com/panbulb/Although Panasonic states that the lamp bulb last about 10,000 hours, according to the reviews and our experience, it only lasts a few hundred hours, and the ballast also doesn't last very long.Having to have a brand new Panasonic LCD TV repaired and having to pay a few hundred dollars every few months is simply unacceptable. This model has design flaws and should be recalled.
This is not a saddlebag for transporting a laptop. What exactly is "saddlebag" about this? How do I attach this to my rear fender?
The Superfi EB and I would imagine the Pro's and pretty much any product from this manufacturer is not a good product. I have just discovered my second pair is broke. The plastic components on the ear piece come apart and the wires inside will break. On top of all this the sound quality is marginal. Do yourself a favor and go with the Bose. I spent my 150 bucks on headphones for the year. Next January I am getting rid of these things. For now I am waiting for the warranty RMA return. Which my first experience with was awful. The first time the headphones broke was 3 months after the original purchase. I contacted the company received an RMA number and sent the package next day air. The company refused to match my express shipping so I also included a prepaid shipping label to get them back next day. Well a few days go by and I received no phone call and no headphones. Finally I called and got a BS answer about the label not working and they would be shipped to me. This was after the conference and having to endure a 4 hour flight of bickering children. I would rather stuff peanuts in my ears than deal with this company again. Looks like a cheap Kmart brand will have to do until next year. Ultimate ears if you read this. CHANGE YOUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS! IF SOMEONE PROVIDES A NEXT DAY SHIPPING LABEL GET THE STUFF IN THE MAIL!
I was unable to get the unit working with EITHER of my two computers. After third call to tech support was informed that they are having intermittent problems with computers recognizing the unit. The 2 computers I tried to get working:Dell Inspiron 7500 Laptop with Windows 2000 ProfessionalDell Dimension 4100 PC with Windows MilleniumWhen I tried to install to my third computer, I realized the unit is not certified for use on Windows NT.Returned unit and will purchase different brand. Beware!!
I went from a Voodoo3 2000 to the Viper and I must say the graphics are 100% faster, clearer, sharper, and the colors are awesome! If you are a Quake 3 fan, the game gets redefined for the better! However, there seems to be all kind of drivers issue with this card! Bios flashing, upgraded drivers all the time, ect! Transform &amp; Lighting feature not even available yet due to drivers delayed by Diamond. Also, do your reseach and make sure your motherboard can handle the card. Like I said, it's real buggy. If you are ready for awesome graphics at half the price of a DDR/SDR card and are willing to constantly fight with the drivers issue, then I recommend it, but if you just want to slap it on and play, stick to Voodoo.
First, the TV came with NO power cord, remote, or user manual. Westinghouse said "sorry, you didn't buy it directly from us." But, I could, and did, but the power cord and remote from them. After all this, my TV worked for 1 whole day. I then had to pay 77 dollars to ship back to CA. They received on July 8th, determined it was not repairable and would replace--oh, I had to call them to get updates. Every week: "Sir, we don't know why the TV hasn't shipped, it should have. We've sent a request to Corporate.""We show customer is frustrated." Yes, that's what they told me today. It's been over a month since they decided they need to replace their crappy TV and I still don't have it. I will NEVER buy another Westinghouse product of any kind. When I receive this TV, it's going up on ebay or here on Amazon and I'm buying a Sony. Never again. Never! Let them stay in the generators for China business. Oh, and I call them everyday since it's an 866 number. I told them I want to talk to every customer rep they have on staff. I told them I want to get to know each and every one of them, their hopes and dreams and aspirations. I think they appreciate that.
Wow, you never really think that it will be you. I didn't read reviews about the Zenith Z50PX2D so I'm not kicking myself that I didn't listen. I do regret that I bought the piece of garbage. I did buy the extended warranty, but that seems small comfort considering the problem is likely to keep happening. Circuit City sold it!
We've had this machine two months....yesterday, it stopped showing a picture, but still plays sound. I suppose we can use it for a stereo.Also....the remote control is pretty unresponsive. Seems to take a long time to get the message. All in all...a pretty crappy machine.Luckily, still under warranty.
The picture shows a 4 pin molex to three pin female... the three pin is actually a 3 pin male adapter... so it will not connect to your mobo like it says it will... one of the pins on the molex connectors snapped the first day i had it too... spend the extra money and get quality cables DONT BUY
These were listed as a &quot;Best Buy&quot; by Consumer Reports, but they were by far some of the worst headphones I've ever bought at ANY price. The fit felt wrong from the get-go, and the sound quality was poor. Everything sounded distant and flat, not at all dynamic or crisp. They feel poorly constructed, and even though I'd never put fashion ahead of function, they look dorky and oversized, more like earmuffs than headphones. I'm quite disappointed in them, especially for a Sony product.
After my Creative Zen Vision:M stopped working I was debating on whether to get a Zune or an iPod. The Best Buy salesperson recommended the Zune because of its wireless feature that would allow you to share music with other Zune users. I bought the Zune and found out right away that I had made the wrong choice. I have now had the Zune for nearly a year, so I have had time to discover its numerous disadvantages. Here is a list of the issues I have with both the Zune player the the included Zune software:---You have to do EVERYTHING through the software. You can't do anything on the device itself such as create a playlist or even delete a song. The only thing you can do on the device itself is create a "quick list" playlist of which you can only have one at a time.---The Zune software is exclusive; you cannot use any other media player such as iTunes, Winamp, or even Windows Media Player to organize and sync music to the Zune.---The Zune is only compatible with the Zune Marketplace music service. It is not compatible with the iTunes store, Napster, or any other DRM-using or PlaysForSure-using music service. The only service that I have found that works is Amazon MP3 which sells DRM-free music.---The software is not user-friendly by any means. Organizing your music is very difficult, and the fact that the software does not support any kind of drag-and-drop function makes it worse.---The Zune player, unlike the iPod and Zen Vision:M, cannot function as a removable drive. It doesn't even show up in the "My Computer" window, which is why you have to use the Zune software to access it.---The Zune player only supports MP3 and WMA music formats and MP4 and WMV video formats. It does not support other common formats such as AVI or MOV. To make matters worse the software does not come with any kind of conversion tool that would enable you to convert these other formats to one compatible with the Zune.---The wireless feature is practically useless. It will only let you sync music with other Zune users, and I have only met one other person with a Zune, so that feature has been useless. In addition, when you share a song it will delete after you play it three times.---The battery life is very short-lived (most likely due to the larger LCD screen).Even though the Zune does have a couple nice features, like an FM radio larger screen which is nice for viewing videos, I would still HIGHLY recommend that you stay away from the Zune. I would instead recommend the Creative Zen Vision:M for several reasons:---It works with numerous media players and music services---It has a built-in FM radio and voice recorder---It can function as a removable drive or can be partitioned as an external hard drive---The included software can convert numerous formats so that they are compatible with the Vision:M--On the player itself you can create playlists, delete songs from your library, etc.
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.
There is really no way to tell from the picture but these headphones are too small for human ears. Neither fits on or over the ears. They are certainly tall enough but not wide enough. No humans have this ear profile. The sound canceling circuit is OK but should be more powerful and the the sound deadening properties of the materials used in construction are nil. Could be OK for people using occasionally on short occasions.
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.
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!
I was very excited to receive this today as my lens has been a bit smudgy. After reading the package, I eagerly cleaned my camera only to find it MUCH MUCH dirtier than when I started. More smudges, LOTS of tiny specks all over and even one of the hairs from the retractable brush.Will NOT use again.Complete waste of money.
We've had this battery for a few months and it worked almost as well as the canon battery. But now it just won't charge. Seeing as how we keep it in the camera bag when it is not in use as an alternate, it's not been subjected to any kind of hard treatment or moisture. It just gave up.
The Sport case does not fit the nano. The speakers are very low volume even with the volume on the nano set to maximum. Very disappointing.
Coby CA-745 Wireless FM Car Transmitter with Digital Display and DC Car Cigarette Lighter AdapterProduct is a piece of junk! Did not last a week!
There is a high pitched whine when the car engine is running. There is a low pitch whine when the engine is off. Basically there is always a background noise that drives me crazy. I don't have the best hearing so it has to bother others.I have been using a different wireless TX with my MPS player for the last 5 years. It broke and I was not able to find a newer version of the old one. I thought I would try this one but it does not work nearly as well as my old one. I have ordered a different wireless transmitter and will throw this one in the garbage when I get it.
this product was noted as often purchased with the "Dragon Naturally Speaking" Software but is not a compatible product that can be used with it.
Installed the RAM which created intermittent errors. Not sure if I screwed up and ordered wrong, though its labeled same as previous RAM. Make sure what you order.
Warranted for lifetime but 9 dollars return EACH (even if shipped multiples) for shipping plus whatever you pay to ship to them to repair facility. They can be shipped for 3 dollars or less (no matter how many) very easily so Koss is definitely cheating us here. Used to be 6 dollars and even then they charged individually for these tiny items but you could gain a little over this 12 dollar for new price.Ear buds themselves are fairly good (usually last me about 2 months) when compared to how long most others last at this price and sound is also pretty good. They fit well and stay in good too.
I won't duplicate reports of the various shortcomings of this item, but would only like to add that mine broke after one year - soon as the warranty expired! It no longer plays MP-3's, and has become useful only as an ordinary CD player which skips a lot. Infuriating.
Despite the size and cool functions, I found a lot of players much cheapers and with a lot of more functions.And the first time that I'bought the ipod I felt happy now while I'm walking I'm beholding that even the pets have an ipod, it only a fashion of these years like the iphone, but if you search other marks you'll find better products and the best better prices.Best Regards.
I`ve tryed to buy one for the last two months, and they are very hard to find, near IMPOSSIBLE to find. Accessories are even HARDER to find. Compaq created a little marvel to be seen on web stites, but not used in the real-world. It would be better than the competitio if it were available... The lack of a serial cradel exculdes Win 95 and NT. COMPAQ EXECUTIVES ARE LAUGHING AT US RIGHT NOW: &quot;YOU CAN LOOK BUT YOU CAN`T BUY, AND EVEN IF YOU BUY YOU CAN`T HAVE THE NEEDED ACCESSORIES... JA JA JA JA!!!!!&quot; &quot;KEEP DREAMING BELOVED CUSTOMERS!!!!&quot;
Too small to fit the player the case was suggested with. Can't fit any of the other players in there either. Try something else.
17 Mile range?????? Hahahahahahahaah.These radios have an effective range of approx. 2 miles. Do not buy them, instead go with a cheaper Motorola model that will give you better range and performance. The batteries also are failing to hold a full charge.
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.
This was one of the worst cams I have ever purchased since learned my lesson going to save up for one of those digital handheld camcorders instead with better resolution and megapixels. This was aweful the picture was grainy horrible experience wouldn't buy another. I use them mostly to do my expotv product reviews this wasn't working for what I wanted it for. So I am saving up to someday get a aiptek digital handheld camcorder or one of those flip ones instead. this is okay maybe for yahoo messenger if that .I definitly like my Creative Live one better. My other logitech which was the quick cam im messenger or something the gray one my boyfriend gave me worked alot better had better resolution this one wouldn't recommend it get what you pay for kind of a thing .
I wanted to transfer the image from my laptop to my 42 inch flatscreen and this did the job nicely......a few times and now it doesn't. That's that. Bought mine from Importer520 for only a buck eighty-nine. At $3 to ship it back I'd be out $6. More than twice what I paid for the cable. That's the major downside with buying stuff online, S/H charges. Now I have ten feet of useless cable =/
The smell .......it was like poison....went in the garbage?...do not recommend.....the smell burn your nostrils....No goodThanks! Had to buy a different lock wich was considerable much better
Postal delivery never got to me. Post office insists they delivered but I never got the package. Reported to Amazon and got credit for purchase without any hassle. Cables never showed up.
The camera seems to work ok but the software just freezes up most of the time andI have a terrible time getting the pictures. Not to mention the special effects, they just aren't what theyre cracked up to be. Now I cant even get tech support on it. the website ...wont even come up.
I am sorry, but I was so excited to have this. But Its not very strong material. I was trying to find a cute bag for my laptop and so on. I was so excited about this bag. When I got it, my laptop fit in there perfectly so I tried to pack up with my laptop charger. I realized that theres no place for laptop chargers. So I personally dont think its worth it. Not the worth the money and time.(UPSET!)
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.
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.
I've had two of these, and while they were working, they were great, but unfortunately, after about six months or so, they stopped working for no apparent reason.Targus replaced the first one, but then the second one stopped working as well. I give up. Learn from my mistakes!
got this installed today along w/ the pioneer deh-p58000mp head unit at best buy...plugged in the ipod, check mark shows up on the screen, and....nothing...i can't even control it on the head unit...sometimes, if i'm very lucky, the check mark screen doesn't come on for 30 seconds or so and the ipod actually plays (it's at the normal ipod screen), then once the check mark screen comes on, complete silence...i have a 3g 10gb ipod and as far as i should know, it should work...the head unit is also annoying b/c if you put the mp3 cd on random and want to skip songs, it unrandomizes & plays the song right after it...so if you're like me and you skip songs a lot and like to set it on random, it doesn't work...i think i'm returning both tomorrow...
Creating the transfer is easy--the instructions are simple to follow and they work. However, after the first wash (delicate cycle in a front-loader, cold water, hang to dry), the ink starts washing off and the edges start to become frayed. Also, the image itself starts to become crinkled! Maybe hand washing is what's needed but that's not something the instructions call for. In fact, it says you can machine wash & dry--clearly, you can't.
Cons:1. Its digital zoom is pathetic. I do know that a high digital zoom will degrade the quality of photos, but that doesn't justify pictures which are totally white noise. By the way, the ISO is set to auto here.2. If connected to a computer through its USB port while the battery is not fully charged, it will start charging WITHOUT ASKING FOR MY PERMESSION. That's what I hate the most with eletronic stuffs. It's harmful to batteries, including Li-ion ones.3. It cannot store some certain settings. For example, I set the flash to "force-off" and then turn off the camera; the next time I turn it on and the flash is on "auto".4. It gives miserably blurred photos when photographing in low light, as another customer review also has mentioned.5. You need to turn it on to let it connect to a computer; after you disconnect it, it automatically turns off. That is a little inconvenient - I mean you have two options: turn it on manually or smash it onto the ground.6. It is not easy to switch between different shooting modes. As to what I mean by 'easy', go check Kodak C743 - turn the mode dial and everything is listed there with prompt.7. It is too small for my hands. FYI, I am a girl with ordinary girls' hands.8. Its internal memory is too small. Of course an SD card is becoming indispensable these days, but cameras much cheaper have 32MB internal memories.In one word, I hate this camera. I am not into 'all-in-one' things but if you are a fan, go for it - it even allows you to change the skin for its MP3 player! Like I have said, this samsung nv3 is anything but a camera.
Bought it for my Nokia N80 and it doesn't work...typical! Shouldn't have bought a generic memory!! Serves me right! Anyway...
This was a great little system - compact, great sound, easy to use. Then, one day, without warning, it just stopped working. I tried a number of things including changing the remote battery, but to no avail. I really need something I can rely on to work for more than 6 months.
This little unit was perfect for the space needed but didn't recognize any of the CD's I placed in it. Something's off since there are other reviewers who have said the same thing. I would think Amazon would stop selling something that was dysfunctional for so many users. The plus side was an instant refund from Amazon. I was able to find something similar although more $$$ at a local Target.
The Brown Zune is definitely (in my opinion) the nicest-looking Zune of the first-run Zune series. After the case color, there's no difference between the Zunes. However, the Zune was not without its share of problems that made it nonfunctional for me and caused me to return the player.Pros:1. Looks great. Comes in brown, which looks professional. Smooth and pleasant to the touch. All other colors, even pink, appear attractive on this thing. That can't be said about the dull, boring color line-up of the iPod 6G series.2. Durable. The Zune can be thrown in your pant pockets and you won't have to worry about it getting squished or scratched (so long as you don't throw it in the same pocket as your keys). Use a screen protector if throwing it in a pocket or backpack with other items.3. Intuitive. The on-screen navigation and buttons on the case are great. While it looks like a wheel, the main interface is merely a directional pad. No doubt the wheel look was added to make it look like an iPod, but there is no touch-sensitivity or scrolling on that thing.Cons (outweigh the Pros, for me):1. The screen is horrendous. While it's big, the colors are horrible. If you upload a picture, it does not appear as it does on your computer. Your computer is able to display 32-bit color while this device seems to downscale all images to 16-bit color. It's very obvious too, not just to the trained eye. Unnecessary grain is added to all pictures, wallpapers and videos. Video quality is definitely surpassed by the iPod line-up.2. Zune Software. This software is based on Windows Media Player 11, but is even less intuitive. The organizational skills of this software cannot even scratch the surface of iTunes or maybe even Winamp. Unlike the iPod, the Zune cannot be synced with any other piece of software. That mans you're locked down to Windows (XP or Vista) and forced to use WMP11/Zune. At least the iPod works in Windows, Mac and even Linux, and can be synced with software other than iTunes.3. Album Sorting Problem #1: If you have multiple albums with the same name (for example, "Piano Concertos" by Beethoven and "Piano Concertos" by Chopin) they will be lumped together as if they were one album. They will be listed by the first artist alphabetically (so by this example, all of Chopin's music will appear under Beethoven).4. Album Sorting Problem #2: The Zune ignores the Disc Number ID3 tag. If you have an album that is multiple discs long (For example, a Beatles Greatest Hits that's 2 or 3 discs long) all of the Track 1's will be lumped together, Track 2's, etc. They will not appear in the correct order. This can be band-aid fixed by sequencing your track titles as one long disc, but that is unnecessary when every other music software on the planet can understand disc numbers.5. Zune Store. Your song purchases from Microsoft's ironically-named PlaysForSure stores do not work on the Zune. Zune Store songs only play on the Zune (and through the Zune PC software). The Zune store has a pathetic amount of choices, not only compared to iTunes, but even compared to PlaysForSure stores such as Napster. Enough said.I have gone through many music players, iPods, Sandisks, Creatives, the Zune and others, and can say currently that the Zune (1) has too many flaws for it to be my music player of choice.
The cable did not work with my Garmin NuVi 255w. Not happy with it. I will go directly to Garmin to get a new cable.
We bought this model but several channels were of poor quality through the unit. We thought it was just faulty and replaced it with the same model. This one still had poor quality on certain channels, but it was better. (It's similar to looking through a screen.) We decided to keep it because DVDs looked fine, some channels were fine, and this was the only model that had the TV Guardian which took out bad language. (The language filter was the reason we kept it.) Like others have mentioned, it is very tempermental. It won't consistently play DVD's that will play in other machines. Recording is a huge gamble because it regularly fails the DVD as bad which is extremely frustrating. I would blame that on the quality of the DVDs, but we bought a Phillips DVD recorder DVDR3505/37 and it has been much better. If it ever fails a DVD, you can see the flaw. I could understand the RCA failing a DVD when there was a power failure during recording, so I put it on a UPS (uninterruptible power supply). However, the Phillips doesn't fail them even for a power failure -- it will recover. Like others have mentioned, we've had to unplug the RCA several times when it hung up which means the clock had to be reset. I'm disappointed because we really wanted to take advantage of the filter, but we paid for a recorder and are getting a not-very-good player.
After reading all the wonderful reviews, I ordered these. Out of the first 50, four failed during verification. I'm burning at only 4x and I get absolutely no coasters when burning other brands (Sony or Verbatim). I'm very dissatisfied and I can only assume that the company has changed their manufacturing process. The media ID is TY03.Not only did I get coasters, but when the discs did work, I would find some random bad spots where pixelation in my project would appear. When I used Verbatim discs and exactly the same processing, the problems did not show up. I'm using Sony Vegas Pro 11 and DVD Architect. The problem isn't my process and it's not the DVD player, its these crappy discs! I'd give them 0 stars if I could.
I purchased this mainly because my wife has one, which has worked well for the year she's had it. Once I received my own, I plugged it in, only to find it didn't work. I set it up the exact same way as my wife set hers, and no sound came through. I used her transmitter in my car, and it worked. Switched back to mine, and nothing.I called Coby to exchange it, and they said I need to ship it back to them and include a money order for $6. Why should I have to pay for their mistake? $6 plus shipping? I tried to get around these charges, feeling like I shouldn't be penalized for their defective merchandise, but they refused. So, I threw it in the trash, and Coby lost a customer for life.
While priced right and shipping was exceptional, the life of the product was very short. Typical lifespan on a bulb like this has lasted me a year. This died in 5 weeks of minimal use. Product returned.
During 2 days I tried to install it to a G3 and give up. Instructions on HP site and manuals are contradictory. Driver comes with a &quot;Connectivity Problem&quot; as stated by HP. Upgrading driver and instruction to solve problem didnt work. Im returning this baby. My advice: DONT EVEN THINK TO BUY IT IF YOU OWN A MAC!!!
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.
Total waste of money. Signal was no better, a bit worse actually.Don't waste your time or money. Would appreciate any suggestionsfor other products that can help me receive a better signal.The USB type I heard is good. Need help with finding this product.It looks like a flash drive, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for.
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.
OK so the title seems a little obvious... rechargeable batteries do lose capacity over time. However, I expected a little better from these batteries.I have had the several sets of Sony batteries for over a year now with at least 20 charge cycles on each set. I probaby own twelve AA batteries in total along with the Sony charger. During the first year or so of use the batteries performed as expected and were pretty good. However, recently I have noticed that these batteries don't hold their charge for very long and the capacity is greatly diminished. In a very informal, unscientific test I compared the performance of my 1+ year old Sonys with a new set of (cheap Ray-O-Vac) Alkaline batteries when powering a small handheld fan from Brookstone. The new Alkaline batteries had a much stronger output than the fully charged (according to the Sony charger) batteries. Also the rundown time of the Alkaline was over twice as long as the fully charged Sony batteries. So I would say after roughly 20-30 charge cycles these Sony batteries have outlived their effective use.The reason I started performing these tests was because I noticed that, in my wireless mouse, these batteries seemed to be running empty much more frequently than in the past. I would have to change them nearly once every ten days or so of moderate use. I also noticed that fully charged batteries seemed to be completely drained after about 9-10 days in storage (in provided clear slider case). During a two week trip to Hawaii I packed a set of 4 fully charged batteries for use in my digital camera. When it came time to use the batteries, they were fully drained and would not even power on the camera. I would have to say that even though I was initially impressed with the capacity (2500mAh seems quite high), but after longer term use they have been a disappointment.I plan to purchase and test the GE/Sanyo Eneloop batteries and charger to see how they perform. I have read much better things about how the Eneloop batteries hold charge and maintain capacity over time.
I bought these for cd protection during travel/shipping, thinking steel was a great idea. Might be, just not this item. The case is of a "binder" design, each cd sleeve holds two cds and can be removed, which is nice. What is not nice is the fact that everytime I open these cases, all of the sleeves have come out. The binder locks that hold the sleeves, unbelieveable enough, easily come open while the case is closed and the sleeves go everywhere within, when the case is open the binder locks do not easily open and are extremely flimsy and easy to break. Now, don't be fooled by the fact that it is called a Steel Case, it's more like a semi-hard plastic that is quite flimsy and not as protective as one might think.
I read previous reviews for this item and thought I'd found the perfect clock radio for my needs. It arrived--and the clock displays military time, not am/pm. I can't find the way to fix it anywhere in the instructions. So, since there was a big note from Philips enclosed with the item that said "Need help, call us" before you return this product, I called Philips. And I got the worst customer service I have ever received. I was told that although I purchased the clock radio five days ago, the warranty had run out--but I could purchase a new warranty for $15. Then the service rep would reveal to me how to fix the problem. I said "no, thak you" and returned the item. And I don't plan to buy anything from Philips in the future.
I have or am currently experiencing all the emotions posted regarding this particular handheld. From the early excitement when first received in December 2003. To frustration with the first out of warranty problems (yes battery related). And now, even after accepting it has a dead spot on the screen (where the 8 would be on the calculator) the realization that I can't turn it on or off even though the battery is fully charged is the final straw. I will never EVER EVER purchase a PALM again. Palm has lost touch with its customers (evidenced by the flimsy workmanship and warranty) and has instead spread its defect to one alternative (Handspring). Where did all the alternatives go?
This item started working perfectly with good quality sound.BUT this only lasted for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks without leaving my car radio (used it every day), it seems that some of the internal mechanisms have failed, so the radio starts changing between side 1 and 2 endlessly. In other words, the item is unusable, and I have tried it in 4 different radios to be sure that it is this adapter, all with the same effect.Stay away from this item!
I bought this kit 2 years ago. Since then, I found the garage door detectors to be erratic in their responses. I have positioned the receiver and the sensors to be less than 40 feet. Even within this proximity, when the garage doors are closed, the alarm still continues giving alert signals. However, the motion sensor behaves more consistently.Overall, I do not think this will make a good purchase.
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.
I opted for this service plan for a Creative Vision M MP3 player I purchased from Amazon in April 2006. It's a great MP3 player, however it stopped being recognized by Windows XP. I contacted N.E.W. and was promptly sent a return mailer. The item was shipped to Lifetime Service Center in New York early last month. I received a post card confirming receipt of the player a few days later stating it would be repaired in ten days or a tech would contact me if repairs could not be completed. When I didn't hear anything after three weeks I called the service center. The customer service rep curtly informed me the player had been returned to Creative for repair and to wait another six to eight weeks. So much for follow up on their part! After having read other negative reviews for this rip off, I get the feeling I should have simply gone to Best Buy to purchase this player to begin with. I'll provide an update when and if my MP3 player is ever returned to me.4/03/08 UPDATE - Tried to contact N.E.W. via email, but still have not responded after two months. Have called several times, the last being a couple of days ago. After being told each time Creative had the MP3 player and would repair it, they finally told me four months had passed and would be sending me a check for the full purchase price of the player. Hmmm...I was told each time I contacted them to wait two weeks! I'm curious to see if they indeed send me a check.4/08/08 UPDATE - Received phone call from Amazon customer service today stating they will be sending a check within 10-15 days.4/15/08 CONCLUSION - Received check today from N.E.W., went to the Apple Store purchased an 80gb iPod Classic and Apple warranty. Hopefully I have better luck this time. Five months later .... if you purchase this warranty be prepared to make plenty of phone calls, as they will not contact you regarding the status of your repair. I have a feeling if it weren't for my regular phone calls, my situation would never been resolved.
This print server is a great idea, and if it worked with multifunction printers (like my Canon F80) I would have given it 4 stars because installation was easy. I called the company, and they were very clear that this print server DOES NOT SUPPORT MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS. So if you have a combination printer/fax/scanner, forget it.
Really bad quality, you get blurry photos, I had to use my 100-400 canon without it to get nice sharpen photos.It looses the sharpen on the enter of the image.If the seller can return my money back, I want it back, too expensive for something that's useless
The Calumet LiteLinks work well for non-critical work such as studio shots which can be re-shot without consequence. The lo-profile appeals to many and it's light weight reduces the photographer's strain when holding the camera and Litelink combo. The AAA power source is cheap and easily available. The battery life seems to be very good, although I always removed the batteries for long gaps between shoots. The 4- channels are easily assignable and aids in quickly changing light assignments in smaller configurations. Another major plus is each unit is a transceiver, can be set to transmit or receive.The bad news: My personal experience finds the LiteLinks to be unreliable. My first failure involved a LiteLink stopping its triggering of the strobe. It was replaced by Calumet, but had it been a critical shoot, i.e. a wedding? The 2nd failure was a LiteLink unit stopping its communications with other Litelink units. This too was replaced by Calumet. The third failure involved a LiteLink just dying completely. It wouldn't powerup at all. Calumet won't replace this unit.In all cases I was able to work around it because the strobes itself had self sensing light triggers. Outdoors, would this work around be effective? Would you want to ask a wedding party to re-convene to re-shoot because of equipment failure? And yes, I do carry spares of almost everything for weddings. But should you have to??With Pocket Wizards coming down in price, does it make sense to save a few dollars for the sake of reliability?
i was able to quickly set up the unit a wireless camera. one note if using motion detection, wireless cameras will inherently produce static glitches every now and then, and cause it to trigger recordings.my issue with this unit was with reviewing the recordings. as others have mentioned the controls are difficult and i could only scroll through about dozen of the latest recorded clips. (you would have to specify a date and time to veiw older recordings). fastest forward scan is about 60x and rewind jumps back alot so it's hard to review the footage. no problem i thought since i can transfer footage via USB and review it on the computer, however watching on their player software isn't any better and the files are propietory format. you can convert it to AVI through the software but in realtime! it plays while it rerecords it to the AVI format.i like to know what has been going on while i was away so the process of reviewing the footage is important to me.
Do not waste your money on this Television. Picture was great for the first year and about 15 months out I heard two loud 'Pops." Had the television repaired and 3 months later same "pop." From my understanding there are 5 boards in this television and two of my boards have gone already. I would recommend anyone who is contemplating buying this TV to do your research. Go to yahoo, Google, fixia, best buy, ECT. and you will find that most everyone is hearing a loud "POP" after 9months - 2 years of use with the 50" Zenith Plasma. In the past I had been a huge zenith supporter based on my experience with quality products. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ZENITH OR LG PRODUCT. I hope that someone else will learn from my big mistake.
Starting going 'flat' and seams coming apart in a very short space of time. Will not buy this brand again.
The male cables will not insert completely. The best you can expect is mono sound. It is such a piece of junk it is not worth the effort to return it.
I've only had the player 4 days and absolutely loved it while it worked. When I plugged it into my computer yesterday I got an "unable to recognize device" message. My first assumption was that there was something wrong with the computer and reinstalled software, etc. But after spending about 18 hours working on the problem, I realized that it was a malfunction with the player. And I have A LOT of company...there are HUNDREDS of posts online from people having the same problem.Just try doing a search on "Vision M USB" or "Vision M unknown device"If you're still thinking of buying this, go to [...] (the manufacturer) and go to the forum pages and search "unrecognizable USB". You will find an unbeliveable number of posts from people with this same problem. And Creative has no solution for it. You have to mail back the player and wait weeks or even months for them to mail it back. Several people have had the same problem with more than one player. If I had known about this, I never would have purchased this player.I will follow up this review with the results of my return for repair experience.
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.
Not Sharp!!!It is just not sharp enough for cutting. Really not sure why.There is really not much more to say about this.Was very disappointed.
The title on this currently says:UNIDEN BT-446 Cordless Phone Battery for Unidenby UnidenOne would infer from this that these are Uniden batteries. THEY ARE NOT. They are generic, and as it turns out, the same exact type (manufacturer) as the batteries I am replacing that failed prematurely.When I bought these a few days ago, they were $6.49 each. There were cheaper batteries available, but I was willing to pay more for a Uniden battery. Today I see the price has dropped to $3.01.I bought three of these, and feel totally ripped off. I believe Amazon should set up some stricter guidelines regarding advertising descriptions to cut down on the misleading advertising going on here, which runs rampant.Not happy. I'll be leaving a negative review for the seller of my item, Global Essentials Inc.
I bought this converter for a trip to Spain. Each time I used it, I smelled a plastic burning odor and the unit was too hot to handle. I had to unplug whatever device was connected to it and wait about 10 minutes before removing it from the wall outlet. When I took it to Peru four months later, I had the same experience, only this time it "exploded" while using my electric shaver. I immediately unplugged the shaver and grabbed a towel to remove the converter from the outlet. The room smelled strongly of burning plastic. Unfortunately, I burned out the motor of the shaver. I also noticed that the cell phone I had tried to charge earlier in the day had not charged. The charger was burned out and obviously no longer works back home in the states.To add insult to injury, I've been bounced around from service rep to service rep trying to contact the company. I've been issued four "case numbers" each time I call in. Now they've got me waiting for a call from the legal department. Do they smell a lawsuit?My recommendation is to NOT buy this device. Another review talks of how heavy the unit is and how the user had to prop it up. That's definitely been my experience. In Spain, I had to use the two prong accessory to plug it into the recessed outlet in the bathroom. I actually had to hold the unit to keep it from falling out. (Yes, I know, not smart, holding an electrical device while in the bathroom!)Spend a few extra bucks and get a better converter.
I convinced myself that it probably wouldn't make any difference whether I got a CASE LOGIC case, or just any old brand. Well, I made the mistake of getting this XTREME case and now I have a case I don't really want to use.A couople of the plastic sleeves have actually torn while I have been very gentle with this case. Every sleeve has a small plastic mini-sleeve on top to keep your discs from sliding out. But what's the point when it scratches your discs when you're trying to get them in or out? If you're using CD-Rs or DVD-Rs you probably don't want this case since those discs are very susceptible to scratches. I ended up cutting all of those tops off...and that was a pain.Other than this, the case holds a lot, has a very nice outside, and a high-quality zipper. If you keep your discs in there, and aren't always taking them in or out then this case will offer some great protection. Otherwise, I can't see the point of buying this case over a CASE LOGIC or another superior brand.
After paying $300 for this camera it has died in less than one year. Sony is not sympathetic in any way, despite the fact that numerous people who purchased this camera have had it break within months (usually shortly after the 3 month warranty expires). Sony wants me to pay $139 plus shipping to have this piece of crap repaired. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this camera. In fact, with their poor level of customer service and their refusal to stand behind their product, I would not recommend purchasing anything from Sony!
Piece of junk. It comes with the inserts separate. You have to put them in yourself and when you do, you can barely zip it shut. I might last one month at best.
This camera [...]. When it takes a picture, it has about a 2 second delay between when you press the shutter and the picture is actually taken. This means that the camera is not at all useful to take pictures of our 2 year old son, because 2 seconds later he has already moved on to something else and the picture is a blur. We have lost more pictures because of this camera.Tonight when trying to take our Christmas picture, I would press the shutter but no picture was taken. It was as if the camera could not figure out what it had to do. Try again, same result. Repeat, nothing. Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, still nothing. When I set the camera down, disgusted that it wasn't taking any pictures, then flash! - took a nice picture of the pavement. Notice that I hadn't pressed the shutter for this picture.I am in the market for another digital camera and am likely not going to get a Sony.
Why nobody even mention about this. Looks like review done by manufacturer.I tryied 3 units the same problem FM can receive 1 radio station in San Francisco area. My 5$ digital walkman can receive 25 stations in perfect quality.So, FM recording feature is useless, because there is noise only.
... 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.
The CD player failed just after the warranty expired. Radio reception is poor. This one's going to the Salvation Army.
Have had this for about a year and a half. It worked well for the time it worked, then one day when needing to smoke a turkey in the winter--it died. the transmitter no longer transmits. No real reason for the death, it worked a few weeks ago.
ahhh i already typed a review it was somehow erased.anyway my item didn't work didn't bather trading it in or anythingso i might be just my item or all of them are built faulty.you get what you pay for.
This is a great product as long as you backup your data WEEKLY (or more often). I became a little comfortable and lazy and didn't backup for 6 weeks and lost any new data when the drive suddenly, after 5 months just stopped working. Reviewing online it seems to be fairly common experience - 3 months to 1 year drive failure.
These headphones look awesome and fit great but they don't sound good at all. I have my cheap set of earbuds that sound A LOT better than these headphones. Sony's name should not be on these headphones. Terrible sound quality!!!!!! Find a better set to buy...
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 bought this keyboard/mouse combo because I get a burning sensation in my fingertips when I use laptop touchpads. Unfortunately, with the mouse from this combo, I get a similar burning sensation in the thumb and forefinger. Admittedly, it could just be that I am particularly sensitve, although I've never had a problem with mice before.I thought the problem might be the wireless transmitter in the mouse, so I tried a corded Logitech MX400 Laser mouse. I'm still getting the same sensation and I'll have to get rid of this mouse too...The mouse from the combo is too narrow for comfort (I have large hands). The forward/back buttons are in a really awkward position - can't figure out the reasoning behind this design (or maybe it's the length of my fingers that makes it so awkward).Regarding the keyboard, I appreciate the light weight. Typing feels good. What is bothersome is the positioning of the delete-home-end-pageup-pagedown block. If you continue to use standard full-size keyboards, you'll find the Logitech positioning to slow you down. This is especially the case if you're using the keyboard in the dark.The positioning of the media buttons on the outer edges of the keyboard means you will hit them unintentionally on occasion.I didn't find the lack of numlock/caplock indicators to be a problem. I have those indicators on my (HP) laptop, and they are activated by the mobile keyboard.The combo did synch up right out of the box. Both the mouse and keyboard worked immediately - I never got around to installing the customization software.
NO Support from Targus.Doesn't work correctly with the ethernet connection.Can't find out if it actually supports USB 2.0- probably does not, from what I've managed to find.I did finally get the ps/2 and keyboard ports to work, which is what I really wanted/needed it for.I purchased this from an amazon reseller, and I'll try (yeah, right) to return it. What a piece of junk. Mine came used, scratched, with no original driver disc.
I work for a company in Clearwater, FL. We bought 4 Rio Nitrus - new in the box. Two of them had the notorius "Uprader" error within a few hours. That's 50% failure rate. That's unacceptable. I can only hope that Rio will have to pay the litigation piper! Have you seen the price on these things? Dear God! How many faulty units has Rio sold? How many millions has Rio pocketed by selling worthless players?
I know the vast majority of the reviews here are positive, but i thought it was important to include my negative review as well. The Xmod did not work as described. When i plugged it in, I immediately lost my internet connection. I tried changing channels, I tried updating firmware, i tried placing it further from my computer, etc. etc. etc. Even though I'm pretty tech savvy, i even had a computer guru friend come over, fed him coffee and breakfast, and had him take a crack at it. He had no idea what the problem was.i tried about 7 times with creative to find a solution. Each time, i recounted what the problem was and my attempts to fix it. Each time, i got a response that made little to no attempt to answer my problem. Each time, a different person responded. I was shuffled back and forth, given links to troubleshooting pages that didn't have anything to do with my problem, etc.I wanted the device to work. I really, really tried to get it to work. But Creative's detestable Tech Support service made it impossible to find a solution. They never made any mention of replacing the device or offering a refund. It makes one think that they intentionally try to offload junk onto unwitting consumers in the hopes that they won't go to the effort of returning the item; or return it after it's too late.Boo Creative! I will definitely think twice before purchasing another one of their products.
The parts holding the speakers to the head band are plastic and come apart after very little normal use rendering them unusable. One can extend the life of the unit with super glue but that doesn't hold for long. I do not understand how Bose can get away with selling junk for any amount of money much less the 139 dollars charged here. I have no explanation for the positive reviews you read here.
Title says 10 pack, description says you get 1. What's up???????
It's a great idea to have a remote that turns on multiple components by just pressing one button. And Logitech seems to have an amazing database of components. But in my case, my TV (a new Samsung HDTV ready) is designed to cycle through the source inputs in a "circular" fashion. Having multiple inputs, I have to cycle through Air, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-Video, Component1, and Component2 to get back to Air. The problem is, the remote doesn't seem to know what source my TV is on to begin with...so it cycles through a few and stops on the wrong one nearly every time. 3 hours of multiple tweaks haven't fixed this problem. I haven't contacted Logitech yet, but I'm already frustrated enough to be thinking about returning. Except for this problem, everything else works okay. But it's advertised as being a "one-button" solution, and that's what I paid my 80 bucks for. I agree with the others that the web interface ends up being cumbersome to use. Also, every tweak you make through the web interface takes a long time to reprogram the remote through the USB cable. I suppose I'll contact Logitech to give it one more shot, then if that doesn't work I'll probably return it.2/8/10 Edit:Pulled out this remote again and programmed it for a different receiver, DVD player and TV (Onkyo, Samsung, and Sharp Aquos respectively). Now it works great--but mainly because I've configured this new system so the TV only has one input--meaning that the remote never has to worry about which TV input I'm using because I only use one.FYI, this time I set up my system so that all video and audio signals are running through the receiver--which makes it so the receiver has only one A/V output to the TV.This remote is now dated and the newer Logitech remotes like the Harmony 880 are much better, yet this remote does work well with my current setup.
Two out of the two zippers failed after about 4 months of use. The handles of the zipper broke off, and there was some fraying of the lining.
This product is awful. I thought it would be nice to watch movies from my PC on my tv and to have apps to view Facebook, the weather, Hulu etc. You can't watch Hulu on this model. To download the "free" apps you have to register on the Samsung website where they REQUIRE a credit card, even if you only want to download the free apps. What a joke. The picture is not any better than my old DVD player. Not worth it at all. I returned this the next day. By the way, the Samsung website won't let you post a review unless it is 4 stars or more. I will not buy any of their products in the future.
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.
My SanDisk reader worked okay for about 18 months, then simply died. I only use it about once per month on average to transfer pictures from my digital camera SD Card to my PC, so it was not like it was overworked. I find it unacceptable that a solid state device getting extremely light use should simply die. After a lot of trouble shooting, checking USB ports, drivers, etc., no dice. I will be buying a replacement, but it will be a different brand.
I was trying to save money versus the brand name Lexmark toners, but I guess you "get what you pay for" on this one. It is only a couple days old and it is leaving thick black lines and streaks on every page. If you are using this for a business, don't do it.
For about $23, you get the same one with same price at walmart, cheap it is. the first time i opened it and put a cd in, it ate up my cd. created a lot of scratches and wasn't playing the songs right. even my 3 year old was asking, "what's wrong, mom?" so, i removed the cd and placed it back in, it sometimes play a bit, but the sound quality is poor. then sometimes you can't even hear the words of the song. so sad, what a waste of money this was. quickly returned it to the store.
I was SO excited to get this unit. It installed easily and delivered all that it promised - for a while. I have had the unit for exactly 14 months. 2 months ago the picture started going out. Meaning sometimes when I turned the tv on the picture was there, and other times I only got vertical lines. I did get great sound though.... Now, I don't get the picture at all anymore. My husband despises extended warranties, and did not encourage me to get one when I bought the unit, however I did not listen to him and bought one - so I'm covered for 4 years and intend on getting the unit fixed. I worried though because RCA doesn't sell these products any more. Does that mean they've had a lot of trouble with them?... My neighbor just buoght the Audiovox (sp?) unit. It doesn't have the same great features as my RCA, and we will see how long the picture lasts on their unit. If you buy, spend the extra [money] to get an extended warranty. No one expects to buy a tv and have it stop working after 12-14 months!!!...
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.
My disk worked for 2 months and then stopped. After calling their help/tech number, I was informed that it was a goner. I now have to send it back to them and they will send me another one. In short, I am very angery. This thing was promised to be the answer for all my failed disks/zips. It is just as, if not more, unreliable.Think of it: There are 14 reviews of this product. Three claim failure. Can we conclude that one out of every 5 fails? Probably!
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.
I tried this product. Now I know why the MSRP is $300 and the selling price is $100. It worked great on the tailgate of my pick-up using my battery charger for a power source. But when I installed it in my truck, one problem occurred. I could not tell the difference between a lawn chair and a work boot. Just a lttile out of focus. Completely useless, I sent it back. It does look cool as an ornament.
I ordered this lock online, under the premise that it would fit my ibook G4, and it didn't. It seemed to work on my friend's PC laptop. Also the construction is no as good as other lock brands, but it looks like it will do the job.
this card is inexpensive i agree. The reason is that the card simply doesn't work. i have a canon powershot S40 and an HP 215,and it gave problem with both of them. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
When I first purchased my m515, I was very happy with it. In less than 3 months I have become very unhappy. I upgraded from a Palm V. In fact, I was so happy with it I purchased one for my son as a gift. Now I feel I purchased him a lemon. My m515 would discharge rapidly. I have a hard case and have found out that the case somehow turns the Palm on. I am not sure how this happens. Also, my m515 would not charge. I called Tech Support and found out I had to do a hard reset to get it to charge. Make sure you do a sync before you do this or you will lose all your data. After I did this it charged and I did a sync. Then I tried to use my Franklin PDR card that came with my Palm. It kept giving me fatal exception errors. Another call to Tech Support and I was told I had to do a hard reset to get the card to work. It did work after I did a hard reset. So I did another sync. And my card worked this time. After a day or two my m515 had completely discharged and would not charge. Another call to tech support. This time they told me I could send it in for repair or spend 39 dollars and they would send me a replacement and a return envelope and label to send my original m515 back. I chose to do that. The new one came. It charged and when I turned it on there was considerable color distortion on the screen which I found to be totally unaccepable. I went ahead and decided to do a sync. The day after I got it I needed to use my Franklin PDR card to look up some information. I got a fatal exception error. I also found my m515 on when I would open the hard case. I did a hard reset and my PDR card would work. Another call to Palm Tech Support. My unhappiness was the color distortion, the fact it would come on in the hard case, and the fact that I had to do hard resets to use my PDR. Solution. Palm.com is sending me another m515 after I send in my second m515. They informed me to keep my original m515 until I get the second replacement then I am to send it back. Tech support has been helpful and they are trying to resolve my issues. I should have read more of the reviews on this product before I spent... dollars for mine and another ... for my sons gift. I purchased my m515 from www.palm.com. I have a number of third party software on my m515 and tech support said one may be causing the problem. Well, they should warn purchasers of this software ahead of time. There is no way to delete individual software to see which one is causing the problem. I am a college professor of chemistry and rely on my system for appointments and other programs I need for my profession. Overall, I am unhappy with my m515, but I will give credit to Palm Tech Support for attempting to resolve my issues. It is just very inconvenient. I have since gone back to my Palm V which has proven to be reliable. It just doesn't have the benefits of the m515 that I need. If you have issues with any of your Palm products don't try to get resolution through their email support system. All they will do is send you an email and tell you to call tech support and provide you with the number. Then why do they have email tech support. It makes no sense. I am pretty disgusted and disappointed at this time in my system. I still have other software that I haven't installed for fear that it will cause additional issues. ...
the battery is not the original, you say that is an original and is selling a replacement, buyers are cheating, the picture is not putting that send
I've got one of these locks, as does another person I know. Both of ours have frozen and don't open at the set combination (meaning even if you go through all possible combinations it won't open and your computer is stuck). As well, they will open at incorrect combinations sometimes. The mechanism is difficult to work and prone to problems because of the way the flip-switch on the back of the lock sits. I do not reccommend that anyone use this lock.I would trust other Kensington locks, perhaps those with keys, but not this one.
When i first bought this. its good and quiet. It does cool the laptop well and the blue light is fantastic.Now its sound like a rolling tank.
I bought the IPOD based on reputation and the fact that Apple sells an accessory to connect to my living room stereo amplifier. I have a Windows ME computer. I spent 1 week trying to make it work (downloaded IPOD Software 2.0 which is incompatible with the Apple 40 GB iPod, read a bunch of hack advice to try and load drivers, tried using it on my work computer - IPOD doesn't work on Windows NT machines either)and then sent it back to Amazon in frustration. Apparently Apple doesn't view us Win ME folks sophisticated enough to own and operate an IPOD.So for half the price I bought a Rio Karma 20 GB which includes everything you need to connect to both your computer and home hi fi. Within 5 minutes I had this toy humming on both my Win SE and hi fi. And the interface is just like your average Win vs. Mac interface, no the most elegant, but straight forward functionality.Hey - I don't want art, I want easy access to my otherwise unmanageable collection of CDs. And that's what you get at a great price.
This camera does a little of everything, video with sound as well as images. The pictures it takes can be fantastic. Unfortunately the subject has to be pretty still or in very good lighting to get a good shot. I took this camera to a soccer practice of a bunch of 10-year-olds in the daytime with heavy cloud cover and not a single photograph turned out. That included the few I used the built-in flash on (it couldn't focus). I also tried shooting some pictures at an indoor game that were disastrous because of the quick subjects (10-year-olds again) and low lighting.Even during several outdoor games in bright sunlight it just couldn't hack it. I took several hundred photographs to get 30 or 40 worth keeping. Most of the time I was struggling with the camera trying to get it to focus and snap before the children ran away and out of focus.I also took this camera to Hawaii for a vacation. It did much better when the subject stood still and smiled, but none of the evening sunset-shots turned out.The camera also has a flaw in that the lens blocks out part of the viewfinder. This isn't much of an issue once you get used to using the LED to line up your shots.On the plus side, this camera has a very long battery life and can use the Ultra II compact flash cards. The software was also very easy to use (be sure to read the instructions BEFORE loading it onto your computer, not during).Overall, my recommendation is to spend a little extra for an SLR camera and leave this one alone.
Unless you want garbage quality pictures and a battery life that's not even long enough to fill up the memory, do not buy this camera.
I've used the same keyboard at work from Fry's, and figured I'd save a few bucks off retail by getting this on Amazon. I was disappointed to find the box shipped in an OEM box, and found the '2' key breaking after about 2 weeks of very light use, which made me think these are refurbished jobs, and not full retail products.
You can get a near equal quality one for around five bucks (including shipping) on sites like meritline.
Boy, was this a disappointment. It takes forever. And it's not like I have an obsolete machine (Pentium 4, 1.7). Worst of all: Right after I bought this I found DVD Shrink, which does more or less what Instant Copy does, plus it rips to your hard drive, and it's a lot a faster, and its totally free! My advice: Go with the free stuff like DVD Shrink.
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.
Don't buy this unit. The claimed anti-skip feature doesn't work, whether you're sitting on your couch or driving in your car. The unit is also flimsy and cheaply put together. Memorex claims to have fixed the anti-skip problems in units manufactured after December 2000. Not so. I purchased mine from Amazon in June 2001, so even the units they're sending out right now haven't improved. Memorex has some work to do on improving this product.
Awful quality cartridge, consistently printing lines in broken text. I've used generic inks before, it was never like this. Expected the quality would not be as good as vendor's cartridge, but we are talking about unreadable document. Printer is only a year old, it now looks like the inkjet printer head is clogged by this useless ink, It seems like the printer now is ready for retire... Not buy again ever from seller. Very unappreciated and disappointed.
I bought this about an year ago. It worked fine till about a month ago. The first thing that I noticed is that the camera would zoom in all by itself. I had to have my finger firmly holding the zoom out button so that it would not zoom in. Reading about it now, I find out that this is a common problem with this particular camcorder. Wish I had read reviews from people who had been using this for a while. Most of the reviews (when I bought it) were from people who were happy with it and had it for less than couple of weeks.It was good while it lasted. But I would never buy JVC again.
I have had good luck with Microsoft periferals but this mouse failed me.I've used it everyday for about six months -- I've been a little tough on it but no more than to be expected of a notebook mouse (a little tugging, repeated plugging, winding up to be stored in a case, etc.)The failure seems to be the cord -- probably one of the wires in the cord is fraying. I'm going to replace it with a wireless mouse.
Once again I must express my disappointment with this purchase.It does not work! It has the same problem as the model that I have - does not print. Very unhappy with this purchase! Please notify seller.
I have had this printer for 2.5 years, now. Actually, I have had 3 of them, because they continuously break or malfunction and Xerox sends another. This always happens shortly after I replace the $300 worth of toner, so I get sucked in for another few months. Here's what drives me nuts about this printer:1. It has trouble with any paper thicker than office paper. Don't even try to print multiples on cardstock without resigning yourself to hand-feeding the sheets.2. The pages do not print straight even if you spend minutes lining up the sheets. If you print pages that have boxed borders, your final product will look very unprofessional.3. It takes forever to recover from an error or paper jam, and it gets paper jams often.4. The toner cartridges cost a fortune. Actually, if you buy them all at once, you're better just buying a brand new printer.5. If you do manage to print on cardstock, the feed wheels leave marks down the middle of your paper.6. This printer is incapable of printing on any type of textured paper (linen, felt, laid, etc.). At least, if you do print on textured papers, the toner lifts easily afterward.7. It is loud. Save your phone calls until the printing is done.8. Xerox could care less if you're unhappy with your purchase. If you call them to discuss your issues, they'll offer to send you a replacement printer/part or they'll ask you if you want to speak to a salesperson to upgrade. And the cycle repeats.9. The color prints out in shades that are wholly unlike what you see on your monitor or on other types of printers. Get ready for a surprise if your logo is orange, blue, purple, or brown.If ALL you do is print on office paper, this printer may be a better choice for you than it is for me. But if your needs go beyond that, get something else.
well the image quality is baddont buy it before you try it...try to avoid the official company becousethe ship my prepaid order after 3 monthsand after a lot of email and internathinal phone
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.
They were clearing these out at Walgreen's so I thought I'd review and strip for lenses. I had no problem with cross-eyed alignment. However, the view is really dim compared to other binoculars, the blue and red are very low (maybe that is to avoid trouble with their non-achromatic lenses). The view has a lot of barrel distortion and blurring around the edges. If you get past all that and don'thave much money, I will say their glare-suppression is super so the (somewhat dim and greenish) image has good contrast and a lack of haze. As for parts: the objectives (the front lenses) are super-tinted and single-glass...not useful. The carry-case is a very nice nylon thing with a very decent cushy liner. The eyepieces make very fine loupes, once you figure out how to light things, or take out the bottom lens part. Lens elements in the eyepiece are plastic, but remarkably good. In fact, if they slapped some quality achromats in the front of these they would be quite qood. There are some OK cheap 7x35s out there for a few bucks more. The Vivitar monocular (with mirrors instead of prisms) is a brilliant piece of price/performance, for something cheaper.
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.
only designed for U.S. market, indian market not consideredwhere the population is 1 billion. all indians are music crazy.
I purchased this because I need a comfortable rest for use with my USB trackball. The Belkin WaveRest was comfortable, but after two weeks of daily use I noticed gel coming out of it. It was a waste of money. Too bad, because I was starting to like it.
I actually bought this at a local store. It works but every once in awhile, the remote will reset and I'd have to get out the book to re-enter the code for my tv. There's no explanation as to why but I am getting pretty tired of resetting the remote. Maybe be cheap but it doesn't work. :(
I recently picked up a boombox at Sprawlmart, plugged it in at work, and lo and behold, there is a faint but noticable high-pitched noise (sounds a little like my ears are ringing). At higher volumes, it gets drowned out, but this product has been out long enough that it should have been fixed by now - I'm an engineer and I can't believe that they would continue to ignore this problem. Obviously quality is not job one.I returned the Sprawlmart one and picked another one up at Worst Buy and it has the same problem, except it's a little less noticable, I think I can tolerate it. I love XM itself, it makes road trips so much easier and I couldn't be happier with the stations and the music selection. But 100 bucks for a P.O.S. boombox is too much.Incidentally, I tried somebody else's trick and plugged in my computer speakers to the headphone jack. The background noise was still there, but unlike the boombox, it increases or decreases with the volume level. So, you can have the sound at a low level and not feel like you're enduring an endless hearing test. At higher levels, the noise is more noticable and you're better off using the boombox speakers.Also - I have an officemate with an identical boombox and hers does not make the background noise.
I was trying to buy a slide scanner, which (as it turns out) was an attachment or feature of another larger scanner (or printer)? It didn't look exactly like this. The problem was that its connections (plugs) were so outdated, they couldn't plug into any other equipment I had. Even HP wasn't able to help me because they no longer make it. It may have been the wrong piece of equipment. Or perhaps I was sent an older one. But check with HP before buying to be sure it's a currently supported item.
I would have thought that the cable would have been tested before shipping, so I consequently did not test it myself...I feel completely devastated because it took a lot of time and work to run it behind and through heavy furniture, etc. The cost of the cable is a drop in the bucket compared to the loss I'll have to take to run a different cable and do the whole thing over again, for I cannot charge the client for a redo because of a bad cable.I'm hoping that the cable is just badly crimped, for I can fix that and recrimp it without having to start all over again. It even looks like it might have been hand-crimped to begin with. The cable is exactly as it looks- not moulded nor snagless.I would recommend to anyone to stay away from this and do it yourself, or spend a little more money for a better cable... Cheap has turned out to be expensive in this case.This might be one bad one out of a thousand, but that doesn't matter to me because this one defective one has cost me a bundle.
i bought a couple of these to use to hook up to my LG Octane to my car stereo using a 3.5mm male jack.LG Octane---2.5mmTo3.5mmAdapter---3.5mmMaleJack---CarStereohowever, only one channel comes out (ie. only hear one side when using headphones). bummer!i bought the nokia ad-61 (also found on amazon, but, more expensive) and works to produce stereo sound (ie. you can hear both left and right headphones).you might have better luck than me in getting sound out of this adapter but they didn't work with my phone.
I'm sure it's a great diffuser but be aware that this does not even come close to fitting the 580EX II flash, it's way too small.
This was a Christmas present for my family last year. We wanted a cheap camera that could help us to determine if we would use a digital camera or not. So I try it out, and I go to transfer to my computer, but the software freezes up. I try again. Same thing. I went to their web site to email tech support. But in order to do that, I had to sign up for their services, which included free promotional offers and whatnot. So I called tech support. They said to try to order new software from them and then it would work. I said okay, and it was shipped to me. I tried again, and there was no luck again. I called once more, and they decided that the problem had to have been a faulty serial cable. They shipped one for free, and the camera still failed to work. Finally, I dug into their FAQ and found out that all I had to do was download a small program and all of my problems would be solved. Needless to say, I was not pleased.The image quality can be anywhere from poor to good, depending on lighting. The memory is limited, the serial cable is slow...bottom line, unless you can't find any other cheap cameras, then don't spend money on this.PROS:- a decent starter- good quality in light- cheapCONS:- Unless you have a steady hand, you're going go have some fuzzy pics- terrible tech support (I had to spend money on stuff I actually didn't need)- batteries didn't last long- only 2 MB of memory
I thought it was for the Garmin 296. Probably my mistake. Will trade it off for a Garmin 296 cable.
I have had two of these mice, and within a month both mice had broken scroll wheels. The wheels are now locked solid and will not budge in either direction. I opened up the mice and discovered that they are assembled so cheaply that the piece holding the wheel in place eventually warps slightly, causing the wheel to rub against other parts of the mouse and it is the friction caused by this that prevents the wheel from turning. It's a nice enough mouse if you want a small mouse and a short cable, convenient for laptops, but don't expect to use the scroll wheel daily for any length of time.
I am an IT professional. When this unit was introduced, I thought it was going to be groundbreaking value for home office and very small business use, and it would be if the thing actually stayed running. I am sorry to say I had faith in Linksys and actually installed these at one of my clients' offices. I have been successful at getting all the features to work (VPN tunnels, wireless, etc) over various firmware revisions. The question was always, "how long will it stay running?" With the final firmware, here is the typical pattern of events: 1) cycle power, unit boots up successfully and all features work 2) later the same day or after a few days, web access to the admin GUI is gone, other features start to malfunction typically unnoticed. 3) eventually features you are using like wireless, VPN, or INTERNET!!! stop working, and the only solution is to reboot. Sometimes once, often enough it needs to rest for a few minutes or have several power cycles to refresh. 4) on a random circumstance, it will reboot and lose all settings. Sometimes they will magically reappear after a subsequent reboot, other times not, requiring restoring from backup or reprogramming from scratch.Needless to say this is ridiculous. Apparently, Linksys realized there were hardware and software problems and gave up. I say this because THIS IS THE ONLY ROUTER LINKSYS HAS DECLARED END-OF-LIFE and they stopped supporting it. Really? And to top it off they came out with a "fixed?" version the WRV210. I have been to scared to spend money on that one, although it might be worth a try.Anyway, the WRV200 sucks, don't waste your time with it or you will pull your hair out like the rest of us. If you think rebooting your router all the time is just standard procedure, then by all means knock yourself out.
I didn't receive the smartmedia card because of an error on the sellers part. I haveused smartmediacardsbefore for my older fuji camera. The intended purchase waqsof the same brand and size, so I will say that it is a great card, but very fragile. Bend it once and you won't use it again
Before beginning my search for a third radio in less than a year I want to warn consumers about this radio. When I received it the tuner indicator did not work. Rather than go through the hassle of returning it, I decided to live with it. Unfortunately it wasn't long after that that the radio just quit. After purchasing two multi-function Radio/CD/MP3 players under $50 on Amazon, I'm disappointed. When purchased these items had mostly good reviews. The experience has led me away from Emerson and Colby products and to buy single function products, e.g., a radio, a cd player when shopping for a device under $50.
This cassette isn't the one that is pictured and it is bad quality. I wasn't expecting anything great, but it is worse than my broken one, where I have to wrap the wire around the plug for it to work. I was hoping to get a replacement for it, but I guess I'll just have to stick with the old one. What a waste of $4.
I would give it ZERO stars if the feedback form allowed it. We bought a Zenith 50" Plasma TV. Paid over $2500 for it and were assured that we were getting one of the best plasma TV's on the market that would give us many years of good service. A few months after the one year warranty was up we hear a loud POP! TV goes black and then after repowering it up we only have a completely washed out screen. I google the problem and it turns out the majority of people who bought the Zenith Plasma TV's all have this problem eventually. They have defective circuit boards in their TV's and they continue to sell them, knowing they are defective!!!!Zenith's answer? You should have bought an extended warranty. So what they are telling you folks is that the two to three thousand dollar TV they sell you is basically only good for one year. Even if you buy the extended warranty you have to pay for the lab which can cost hundreds of dollars in the repairs. I have since talked to several Zenith plasma owners who have had to repair theirs three or four times now. One guy tells me he has spent five thousand dollars on his TV in three years. Ridiculous!DON'T BUY ZENITH. THEY SELL (EXPENSIVE) DEFECTIVE ELECTRONICS AND LEAVE YOU HANGING OUT TO DRY...
I have had this TV for less than 90 days and bulb has burned out, I called Samsung support and the bulb is covered by warranty. They said they would send my phone number to service center and they would contact me in no more than 72 hours. 72 hours later still no call, I again called Samsung and they said they would contact the service center again and I would be called in 24 hours, still no call. This was repeated 5 times and each time I asked to be referred to another center but was told none existed in my area.Fianlly after 6 calls, Samsung referred me to another center. I then called them and they sent up an appointment 3 days later. Day of appointment technician called and told me from the problem I described when I made the appointment I needed a new bulb (duh) and he had ordered one this morning and would call to make another appointment once they received the bulb. I specifically asked if they had the bulb in stock when I made the appointment. Why they didn't order the bulb when they first set up the appointment, I don't know. I called Samsung again and was told bulbs are usually shipped within a week of the order. Neither the words usually or week improved my impression of their support. My fear is that when the technician comes out to change the bulb he will find another part he has to order and I am back on the Samsung support merry-go-round again.Now I realize that even though the set does (did) have a good picture etc, if you can't see it, it doesn't matter. I now have a very expensive paperweight. For me Samsung support has been a black hole and I have yet to see any results after two weeks and no hope in sight for the near future. What happens after the warranty is over and I have to pay for a new bulb every three months? If this sounds like I am not very happy with the situation that is the truth. I am tired of Samsung and the service centers being sorry for the problems and delays but then telling me there is nothing they can do at this point. I agree, you solve the problem by doing the right thing the first time or the second time or third time etc I am hoping maybe the eighth time is the charm with my Samsung experience.updated nov 27. The last time was the charm, out in two days to replace bulb. Looking good now, but will wait to see if this bulb lasts lnoger than 90 days.
This product is completely useless because it does not what do what it's said to do. I bought it to charge myiphone 4 in my car, but when I plugged it in, my iphone read "not supported with this accessory" EVEN THOUGH IT READs ON AMAZONthat it is COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE IPHONE. It is a complete waste of money, even if its only $3.45.
Regarding the Aleratec 1:4 DCD/CD Tower Publisher LS. Bought the first one at Microcenter. Out of the box one of the drives would not show up. I went through various recomended registry cleanings as well as deleting stuff in my device manager. Aleratec customer service was very helpfull with a replacement, but I had to push them a little to have them absorb the shipping cost of returning the item to them. Make sure you don't pay for shipping if you have to return one. Next, once I started using the device I had problems. For instance, drives would stop responding and then the whole job would have to be restarted. The software is unresponsive, and you cannot cancel jobs once they are started. Not only that, the software ignores you. Several times I tried canceling all my jobs (because one of the drives stopped responding), and then the drives just kept popping open waiting for disks. I attempted to close the software, but got stuck in a loop where it would ask me over and over whether I wanted to cancel all burning jobs. Basically I would have to resort to shutting the device down, and then killing the software's process. I tested this device on at least three machines (windows XP) in my house, and am seeing the same problems on all of them. If a drive does not hang, the software hangs. Twice I had machines freeze up completely while running the software. So I would say the idea is neat, but Aleratec has not tested their hardware and software that well. Also make sure that you buy plenty of extra media. Out of a job of 60 disks I had to do, about 15 where failures for one reason or another. If you are a professional making large amounts of media, this product is probably not a good idea, since you will probably have to go and test each and every disk.
This thing is a HUGE dissapointment. There is an awful high pitched tone that you can hear behind the music. The only way to avoid it is to turn up the music so loud that it drowns the buzz out. If you listen to classical or jazz forget about this boombox. If you don't like listening to your music super loud forget about this boombox. It will drive you crazy. Listening to talk on this is awful. The buzzing will drive you crazy. It is like listening to a distant am station. I can't believe this thing is being sold on the market. It needs to be recalled and the problem needs to be fixed. Many people have had problems with this box and Delphi refuses to acknowledge the problem even though they know about it and have received many complaints. Don't buy this boombox. It is a waste of time and money.
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 would not recommend this scanner unless you are a rocket scientist! The directions are horrible to understand. I have had it for 4 months now and still have not been able to figure it out and have had my daughter look at it also. There is nothing easy to understand at all in the directions. All I wanted was a simple fire and police scanner which is NOT what this is.
Let me start by telling you that I am technical person and using the device was not complicated at all. With that said we had to return the device.We bought it because it had the ability to be networked and had parental controls. While playing netflix and pandora worked well the interface was clunky and not well laid out.This unit has the Samsung Allshare capability which is suppose to all you to watch home movies, photos and music. I worked extensively with Samsung to help solve issues but the software does not work reliably. In fact, whether I was on XP, Vista, or Windows 7 it just didn't work. Samsung will tell you that Windows 7 is not supported and yet it worked the best but not well enough. This ranged from the program working and the content not streaming to crashing itself or the computer.The good news is that I found something that would network. It's made from PlayOn. You try it for 14 days at [...]. It has the right idea where the decision making happens on the file server an just does the pushing to the player. The picture quality on this stuff was not good either.The parental controls were not very good. The parental controls are either on or off. There's no way to authenticate conditionally on a per show basis. Also, all a kid has to do to get around it is to turn on the player and press the stop button for 10 seconds and it reverts the devices to factory settings which defeats the parental controls.The device had an exceptional picture and sound seemed really good too. It is definitely a good start just misses some key features that we wanted.loudcloud.us is where we list solutions that we have found to work well for us.
won't accept male plugs. I'm not sure if I got the one bad one or if this is a regular problem. Fortunately, it is cheap enough for me not to bother to return it.
(...) the dumb thing doesn't even have built in audio? Come on, give me a break.
Bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife so we could discontinue using the other 4 remotes. The TV is an old Zenith, the stero/DVD are 3+ year-old Sonys, and the cable box is a FiOS DVR made by Motorola. All of the devices could be programmed into the Harmony 550, though not necessarily in a logical manner.The software is regimented and it took several hours of programming and reprogramming before I got it somwhere close to correct. Once done I too found that it has a habit of shutting off the TV when switching tasks. I also found the labels on the buttons to be incredibly small and the LCD is not easily readble.In the end I realized my wife would never get around to figuring out how to make it work for her, so it sits unused, but always illuminated, in the drawer of our coffee table.I say "not surprised" in the title because I have only found one Logitech device in the past 10 years that ever worked close to "as advertised": a wired gaming mouse. Their products never work for me the way they are described or advertised, so I wind up returning them, tossing them, or trading them to naive "friends" who don't mind a little frustration.
If you own an IPOD Video 30G, stay away from this product. I tried charging my IPOD with this charger and it completely FROZE the screen and the IPOD could no longer be used. I had to return the IPOD to amazon to get a replacement. What a hassle!!!!! Do not buy this CHEAP product and invest in the APPLE Charger. There must be a reason why this charger is being sold for under $2... GO FIGURE!
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.
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.
If you are using an IBM computer with this KVM switch it will not work. The user manual suggests a work around which I tried but it did not work consistently. Trying to get tech support from Linksys was also difficult and anything beyond 1st level support was non-existent.
The unit works fine as a Bluetooth Radio.The software and drivers!!!! do not install properly at all!!!I am a network administrator & pretty savvy about PCs - i could not come up with any scenario to get the software to work!!!Save your money and just buy the unit - forget the software.
Linksys has done a nice engineering job with the DSL/Cable Router. Very easy to configure, but it simply does not work with Media One.Suggest the Netgear RT311, which has more functionality, and worked right out of the box with Media One.
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 - $300 is a lot of money for garbage!I went and bought a Western Digital My Book Studio Edition. It's not wireless, but it's fast and it works. The Linkstation Live drive is the worst electronic/computer tool I've ever bought. And with their total absence of technical support, Buffalo should go out of business.
Hello,I got this for xmas and it lasted til early February. I returned the item and was charged a hefty return fee. I get you get what you pay for. Check reviews, Samsung and Panasonic have the best products on the market and don't cost that much more. Believe me, a few dollars up front with save you the aggravation I'm facing right now.That's my two cents,Matt
About 50% of the pixels on the screen went out after about a year of usage. A week later, another 50% of the remaining pixels went out. Most of the functionality (for my purposes) remains, but I expect more out of a remote in this higher price range.
I agree to the previous comments.Why NTSC to PAL aprox 50 u$s and PAL to NTSC 150 u$s (or more)?If anyone knows any PAL to NTSC converter in the price range of NTSC to PAL please e-mail me (pedro.rosenfeld@t-online.de).
I must admit, I was soooo excited to get a webcam. That was before I ran into this one. Ships with outdated drivers. Freezes the computer. Will NOT work with netmeeting which supposedly it was designed to work with. One long distance call for tech support after another, led to downloading huge amounts of programs only to be told later, that they either did not work together or had to be installed in a different order. Went from a webcam that mildly worked to freezing my whole computer. Horrible customer service and overall a very poor product.
this product sucks! i just had it for 2 wks and it didn't charge. i thought it would better than the previous one but its just the same. i did not return it because they will just replace it and the quality may not be changed.
As much as I like the slim design of the drive(it is the only model I know that will fit on the front ports of my computer at work) and the way it looks, I won't get another of their products. I read some bad reviews before I got it, but not many enough. After a month and a half I deleted a bunch of files, but they became zero-length files and wouldn't go away. 3 of my programs all corrupted(I'm in a C class.) In frustration, I gave it another try and reformatted and put back on everything that was on there. It worked for a couple more weeks and then Windows said&quot;This drive is not formatted. Would you like to format now?&quot; That was when my expensive drive became an electronics experiment for me. I don't want a replacement from SanDisk, I'm just gonna get a different one, the wasted money isn't worth the lost data. Luckily, I regularly back my data up!(A hint to all)
The vendor substituted a CHEAP Via card without permission and has not responded to two email asking for the card tha I ordered.AVOID this vendor!
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.
This is a great product in theory. The chasing playback is terrific (you watch the earlier part of a program and skip commercials while recording the later part).But the one I bought in Nov. '07 periodically fails to switch on to make pre-scheduled recordings. Half the time, the recording I scheduled never happens.The problem was rare at first, but became more frequent after the warranty ran out. Not all units may have this problem, but that's my experience, at least.
I received mine and installed. It has good sound even with my car's stock speakers. The screen has very low resolution and on high lightning days is hard to see. The really bad news were that its touch screen is crazy or something. It doesnt work correctly, some commands doesn't work. In ipod mode in order to navigate I push over and over the root botton on the screen and it simply restarts the current song. I hope amazon refunds to me. I buyed this because its lot of features (ipod control) and cause it is cheap too. But take this advice. Stay away for it. In forums very few people talk or know anything about it. It is a ultra low end product. Thats the reason similar products cost double cash. I wrote to manufacturer asking for support 2 weeks ago and still waiting for answer.
The sound quality was wonderful after too many pairs of cheap headphones, but that didn't mean much since they wouldn't stay on my head. NOT adjustable to fit anyone with a smaller head.
I've only had this TV three weeks and already need a service call. The main board is bad. Remote doesn't work, the buttons on the TV don't work, the set powers on and off all by itself. Very disapointing! The only reason I gave it one star is because when it does come on the picture is beautiful. Hopefully, after the main board is replaced it will work properly.
Radio reception is poor at best (and I live in the NY Metro area). Have had problems with CD playback when it comes to playing the middle to end tracks (could just be my unit). Why do most walkman or cd players continue to come with these awfull headphones? Can't they give us consumers a break. Most people will go out and spend anywhere from $20 to $50 on new headphones to replace the garbage ones that come with the units.
I ordered this item on November 23rd. 2010. Through his website. It was was installed as additional power to boost sound and cut-out from two sets of speakers connected to it (via wall mounted volume controls). (Kitchen and master bath ceiling mounts) The main amp is/was a DENON AVR-788 receiver.This unit arrived on November 30th. It was brand new. It looked great and hookup was a cinch. It had some heft to it and didn't seem too cheap at all.Today, I turned the unit on and went in the kitchen to start some Christmas baking.The ceiling speakers cut out. Gosh. I said, "what gives?" and I headed to the media closet to see what was up.Low and behold the audiosource AMP-100 was "up in smoke" I mean smoking and cooking and smelling and about to burst into flames.I immediately turned off the power, and while I was scrambling to disconnect the speakers and unplug it. It kept smoking more. And not just a little.This thing is DANGEROUS. And a huge fire hazzard.I am sending it to UL and contacting Consumer Reports.I spoke with Tom O'mara, Audiosources' President. He apologized, and is refunding my money. I still feel I need to warn others of this dangerous product.He says, "This is rare," and is having his in stock units tested. I suggest he start thinking recall.Anyway, this could have been a major catastrophe. If I had gone to shovel the front walk before baking, I'm certain my house would have caught fire.The night before, I was watching a Bond DVD, and fell asleep on couch. Thank god it didn't burn up then.There are tons of scenarios that could have made this poorly made unit a disaster for me and my family. When I say this unit was minutes or seconds from bursting into flames, I mean it.I suggest you buy this unit at your own risk. What stinks is this would have been the perfect solution for me too. Had it not caught fire, I'm sure I would have loved it.By the way, no, the master fuse never tripped. The fuse remains intact.!!!UPDATE!!!!Since this post:I received a full refund from Tom Omeara, directly.I have not yet sent the burned AMP 100 to UL.While I was in the hospital for some major surgery. (12/15-12/20) Audiosource sent me an AMP 110. It appears it has been opened and presumably tested. I have not had the opportunity to consider installing it.Because, now my Denon AVR788, is fried as well. After the burn, (and before I went into the hospital) I hooked everything up as it was before the burn. A simple 5.1 system.After, VERY light use, The speakers cut out and sounded like the subwoofer was playing through all the speakers. This happens on ALL sources.I removed the DENON AVR788, from my media closet. Set it on the kitchen counter with one single center speaker attached, and an FM antenna. Sure enough, it will work for a minute or two now before it cuts out. Horrible.I am now taking BOTH the burned AMP-100, and the DENON to the repair shop. I have informed Tom Omeara that I am holding Audiosource responsible unless this third party independent repair specialist, assures my that is not the case.Until I am convinced I won't need the AMP100 for my own legal fight, (ie replacing my Denon, reimbursing my expenses) I need to hang onto it. Then I will send it along to UL.I have had numerous conversations with Tom Omeara regarding this issue, he seems to be quite responsive. Albeit I wish this was not a issue at all.I sure would have been nice to watch DVDs/ TV etc. during my recuperation. This whole thing has turned into one major PITA. Now I'm lugging heavy units around to repair specialists etc.Shopping for new units.Again, thanks for the PITA, Tom.
After having some troubles with the cable I read some of the reviews and I am having the same problems as other users (blurry display, poor image quality). It seems the cable does not allow communication between the monitor and the computer to allow the computer to enable the proper drivers. In hind site I should have spent a couple dollars more to get a little bit better quality cable.
I've never had such a bad experience with a lens. I'd borrowed one from a friend to check it out, and it performed beautifully. I bought my own, and couldn't for the life of me reproduce what I'd seen with the (theoretically identical) version from my friend. The lens is unusably soft beyond 200mm. I brought the lens to France with me, assuming all was well, and discovered this fact. I sent (at great expense) the lens to Nikon in NY to have it serviced. They lost the paperwork and sent the lens back to me, once again at great expense to me because they mucked up the customs forms. It was accompanied by a piece of paper: this lens performs according to factory specifications. I got in touch with them and got them to agree to check it again, at their expense (it's under warranty). Back it went to NY, and this time I made sure they contacted me before doing anything. They said, once again, that the lens was in perfect shape, and asked me to send my camera (!) to see if this was why the RAW files I'd sent were so soft. I refused, naturally. I had my assistant shoot some test shots with a different camera, same settings, and got exactly the same results. Lovely: I'm stuck with a brand new but useless lens. No point in trying to have it serviced; apparently Nikon thinks that this softness is normal.So, for what it's worth, either 1) make sure you test this lens when you get it, and return it if it's soft or 2) don't buy it at all.
I just purchasd this couple days ago for my office shared storage.Installation and backup:Very easy, this is 5 stars. Just pop in the disk, install, restart and the drive is on the network. I use norton so i don't care for the backup feature.Price:Very reasonable. I only need to share maybe no more 5 GB worth of data so this might seem a waste for me with 320GB but I couldn't find anything for less. I was looking at the Linksy NSLU2, but it just didn't seen like a great product.File Transfer:This is where i ran into problems. I am only sharing 2 GB of data, mostly word, excel and pdf files. When i copied the directory to the Maxtor, it would transfer for 10 minutes and then "The specified network name is no longer available" pops up and the transfer process stalls. I tried at least 10 times now and each time, the process will not complete. I know the alternative would be to drag each small folders separately into it (i tried that and i worked great) but that's not what i paid for.My 2GB USB drive works better than this. If it cannot copy 2gb without dropping connection, how can it tranfer hundreds gb of media file (although that's not what i am paying for here).I am going to call maxtor and tried to see if this is a long-term problem, if they can fix this, then i will re-rate this product otherwise this rating stands.Update:I did fix the above. So now it's running very smooth. I will give a 4 star because it just too long to get this thing going.
DWL 120 connects to weak signal of D-Link router DWL 614+ and not to strong signal of D-Link 800+ repeater. A laptop right next to the DWL-120 with a PCMI card installed does connect to the strong signal of the repeater. An upgrade to firmware 2.5 results in complete failure of the DWL 120.
Lasted about 5 months. Way too heavy a lens that's wrapped in plastic that breaks easy. Too fragile. Just a slight bump is enough to fracture the internal plastic holdings rendering it non-useable and a couple hundred dollar repair bill. Strongly, strongly recommend that if there's any opportunity that you may be a bit rough, you go to a cheaper lens. I am a 30 yr semi-pro Nikon user. Cost not worth the life of the lens.
Saw one of these used by a friend on a D80 sensor - no matter what he did it left crud in the corners. Not to mention there's no way I'd repeatedly press one of these down on the sensor of any of my cameras - if any grit gets in there, you're just asking for an expensive scratch. My progressive regimen for sensor cleaning 1) blast it with a Giottos Rocket Blower (don't use the cheap blowers as they can harbor all sorts of nasty sticky stuff inside, even new). This will remove any loose dust. If still not clean, 2) 'charge' a flat nylon-bristle brush by blowing canned air across it, and then gently swipe across the sensor surface. The slight static charge produced will pull anything but the stickiest residue off the sensor surface. Plain old artist's brushes will do, just make sure you wash out any 'sizing' that may be in them (the stuff that keeps them stiff and nice looking in the store display). They can also be bought on the 'bay ('Cleanskies' brushes). If you've still got spots in your images, you'll have to bring out the big guns and 3) Wet clean the sensor. Get some methanol ('Eclipse' is a brand name cleaner containing high grade methanol for just this purpose), PecPad cleaning cloths, and a swab (buy one, or I made my own out of a narrow cut-off-square spatula, cut to a sharp edge with a knife). Wrap the PecPad around the swab and put a drop of Eclipse or two on the cloth at the tip, then carefully wipe the sensor clean. Use a new cloth for each cleaning pass. A good description of the process can be found by searching on 'Copper Hill method' on the web. Doing this carefully will clean everything including the corners nicely, and leave your sensor squeaky clean.9 out of 10 times the blower or brush quickly cleans my sensor off with no further action required, but that tenth time I'll have something sticky on there, and have to do a wet cleaning. After a few times, it becomes a pretty quick and easy operation. Much better than dragging your camera in to a shop again and again every time it needs cleaning. And after scores of cleaning operations on the several DSLR's I own, I have never damaged a sensor (actually, you're cleaning the glass anti-alias filter that covers the sensor), so with a modicum of care there's no need to worry about that.Happy Cleaning!PEC-PAD Lint Free Wipes 4"x4" 100per/PkgGiottos AA1900 Large Rocket BlasterEclipse Cleaning System Solution
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.
I own it only half year and play about 20 times. then it's totally not working. LCD is white screen and all the button is not working when you turn on it. but the warrant is only 90 days. don't order Coby stuff.
Apple is no different from PC. The Protection Care Plan is a joke! BEWARE!I bought my first MacBook (the first generation Air) from Apple two and half years ago and have had nothing but trouble. After the first year, the Air had to go in for a full logic board replacement (despite the fact the the computer was noted by Apple Store reps as "fine" and had no water damage, had not been dropped and did not even have one scratch. After about two years, the Air had to go in for another major repair and the second logic board had to be replaced along with the top cover, display and eight other repairs. Less than four months after that it is now at an "authorized Mac retailer" (Core Mac in Rochester, New York which resembles a dirty, abandoned building) for a complete hard drive replacement. In the meantime, Apple just keeps sending me in for repairs rather than admitting that I purchased a damaged machine or "bad Apple" and giving me a replacement. I have lost critical data from the latest malfunction and have not had a working computer for almost one week. This is my first Mac and I am extremely discouraged. Basically they do not stand up for their products and throw up their hands (same as the other less expensive PC manufacturers) when it really comes time to help. Do not waste your money buying either a MacBook or the costly Apple Care Protection Plan unless you have the time and gas to schlep it from retailer to authorized retailer, trying to get it repaired. It is impossible to get a replacement for bad equipment and this part of the Plan is a complete fraud. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BEWARE!
I've received this filter in a timely manner.Excited, I've opened the package just to realize that the filter was not sealed. So, I've got a used item from Adorama again. This the 2rd time that Adorama is sending a used item.The first one was a flash card reader.When cleaning it, I was amazed how dirty it was. It is really a shame for a company of this size to send people used filters at full price.
Poorly packed and not as good as advertised. The software was missing and when I contacted the owner he stated that it was in the package. He then stated that I was right and he sent me a link for Kodak to download the drivers etc. for the camera. This didn`t work out at all. I was lucky enough to find someone with the software that should have been in the package, and I solved the problem myself. The camera was NOT of good quality and condition, as stated in the add."Let the buyer beware"
I received this product and I am very dissatisfied. The product is extremely flimsy and would not hold my DVD player. I would like to know the steps to return this product ASAP. I would not recommend this product for people.
I bought this with my new Zune 120 gig player. It doesn't fit and it doesn't work. First, the adapter plug in the stand is set to the back of the slot and the new generation Zune player's receiver end is at the front of the player, so it only fits and charges if you put it in backwards. This kind of defeats the purpose of the remote access, etc.. since you can't see what's playing. Second, my remote never worked at all.I'm very disappointed in this product (though my Zune is great so far), and I wish that Amazon had some kind of comment in the Home A/V Pack page indicating that it doesn't fit new generation players - and that they didn't have the misleading "buy together and save" stuff.
It seems Amazon.com service is getting poorer day by day. The product page displays it will ship in 1-2 days. I've placed order for this item more than 8 days back. I got email today from Amazon saying it will take another 20 days. This site is becoming CHEAP and UNRELIABLE site. To top all this you cannot talk to anybody. You can send only email. Usually I've seen retailers throwing some goodies when they make mistake. Amazon guys simply send you one email saying they are cancelling your order.
I was flabbergasted that this serial port converter didn't seem to have a Windows 7 or Vista driver... I figured I could suss out the driver from the actual hardware. I theorized that I could use my knowledge as an engineer to locate the actual supplier of the hardware (assuming it would be a Taiwanese company working slowly to build drivers for their line of hardware converters. Pop the case, check the chip, and on to a driver...No such luck. This design is a stupid old programmable microprocessor, and isn't easy to reverse-engineer. Further, since it was stupidly engineered by the king of shlock hardware, Belkin, there isn't enough volume to pay for a line of working drivers. Instead it's some fixed hardware driven by custom firmware. Idiots.Learn your lesson, people. No more Belkin.David Smith
If I could give this televison NO STARS, I would. To make a long story a little shorter, in a year and a halfs time we've gone through 3 lamps, 1 projector and 2 switches. After they could not fix the switch, we got a new tv (NOT panasonic). I hope those of you who have recently purchased this television have bought the extended warranty, or it might be sitting on your curb for trash pick up. Oh and I cant tell you how long we waited on service calls and parts. Make sure you have more than one tv in your house!!!
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.
As with any ink cartridge, we are black mailed into paying way too much for what amounts to a small amount of ink. If not for the impact on landfills it sometimes is cheaper to buy a new printer then new ink.
I purchased a Tungsten E in 2003 and the battery was getting weak. The photograph and description on the Amazon.com web site was identical to my Palm so I purchased it. It turned out to be a different model Tungsten E. I did not return it because I do not want to deal with amazon.com anymore. I took the $140.00 loss as a learning experience and bought the Tungsten E identical to what I previously had from another reputable retailer.You will notice that the photo on the upper right hand corner of this page is the same one I relied upon as identical to what I previously purchased and was misled. The product I received only has "Palm" stamped on it and the finish is crude.
My husband bought this for our 6 year old daughter. She was thrilled, but within weeks the CD player stopped working. She is very gentle and never had a problem with her previous CD player, so I think this unit was faulty.
love everything but the spacebar is kind of hard to press and takes decided effort .. kind of hard to press.. am i going to get arthritis or carpel tunnel from this?? i returned it once and this second one's the same.. not sure what to do..
Over time I have found the link to be fragile. When it works the sound quality is fine but too often I have to battle with connection problems or the phones just can not keep up with the data rate and the audio drops out. When I get a minute to listen to some music I do not want to spend it playing with a gadget. I am going back to a wire.
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.
This monitor didn't even make it two years in our house. Weeks ago, the screen started flickering randomly. We called Proview customer service, where we were told it was the video card on our computer, not the monitor. That wasn't the case. It was the monitor! It died soon after hanging up the phone with tech support. I'd be very careful buying this monitor. Is nothing made to last anymore? The monitor wasn't cheap to begin with...it wasn't like we picked it up on clearance. It cost $249. Proview has lost a customer.
I had the battery 9 months and then it stopped working. It lasted somthing like 25 charges. My Canon battery has been used about 4 times as much without noticeable loss of performance.
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.
I purchased this product and followed all directions installing my HD into the enclosure. The drive would not mount. There is no serial number or model number on the product. There is no phone support but a 3 day email tech form to fill out. No response. It's been almost 2 months. Cheaply made. The internal wiring for the on-off switch pushes into the hard drive when inserted into the enclosure. You must bend the stiff wires out of the way with the drive seated to tightly against the foundation contacts of the on-off switch. I would put up with the clumsy installation of the eide hard drive into the enclosure if this product actually worked. I put my Maxtor eide drive back into my PC where it works fine. I tried 3 more eide drives ... same thing. Now Amazon charges me a restocking fee for a defective product!
I have always used and bought Sony products for their quality and ease of use for most products. I will never again buy a Sony product such as TV,s DVD/VHS recorder/player, or any so called "Smart Product" that they come out with. I bought Sony products for over 50 years and depended on their quality. But now that they have found it necessary to put in blocking for recorded disc,s, even though it is perfectly legal to copy my own personal DVDs for protection against damage or loss,they have gone too far. I do not plan to sell or give away any copies I make, but Sony has seen fit to block my own use of my own copies for my own library of my favorite movies. It is just too much for me. I understand they want to protect their movies and programs but why don't they go after the real thieves like China and India. We are losing our rights little by little to corporate greed and arrogance as well as big governments intrusions into our daily lives. Goodbye Sony
This printer worked great for about a month, before it started jamming every sheet of paper that was fed into it. This was my first and last Canon printer purchase. I'm going back to HP Printers.
My card worked off and on for about 2 weeks. It would lose the connection and sometimes a router reset would help, sometimes it wouldn't. It doesn't support WPA as it is now shipping. Upgrading the drivers to 2.0.0.7 to enable WPA-PSK resulted in my never being able to connect again. I have a dell axim x30 which does not experience these problems, so I'm pretty sure it's the card. I tried to adjust the antenna once, when it was still working, and the whole thing fell off. To be fair, I bought it in the marketplace, so it could have been an expertly repackaged refurb, but even when it was working it only got 50% signal 20 feet from the router, in the absence of interference. It has been suggested that heat may be a problem with these cards, especially under heavy use.
This product will not work with front audio/microphone plug-ins without modifications.I returned this unit and purchased the Alto Notebook with the "wireless keyboard".Drilled a small hole for audio plug-in and all is well.Very pleased but there are other stands available with an openingslot for the plug-ins however this unit appearance is top notch - simple mod and I believe you would be totally pleased !!
I've bought this headphones. I would say they are just ok... In my eyes this noise canceling unit is way too heavy and the sound isn't sastifying at all. I was sceptical at first, because of the other reviews and unfortunately they were right.So if you are thinking about about to buy new headphones, this wouldn't be my first choice.
I too purchased this VCR thinking that I was getting a good bargain. I guess the lousy 90 day warranty from JVC should have raised red flags right away, because from day 1, I had problems with this machine. The setup went OK, but every time I went to eject the tape, the machine would suck it back in and start the playback again. No major problem, I just had to hurry up and grab the tape as soon as it came out so it wouldn't get sucked back in... Obviously a design flaw somewhere in the cage mechanism. Anyway, jump ahead two months... With just one month to go until the warranty expires, the problems start. The On-Off button started to work sporadically. Sometimes the unit just wouldn't power on, other times it wouldn't stay shut off. I also noticed that the Hi-Fi sound started acting up. Thought it might be dirty heads, so I ran a cleaner through the machine which seemed to help somewhat, however that's when the unit started to eat my tapes! Then one day out of the blue, the unit just suddenly stopped in the middle of a movie, shut down and refused to power up again! (and my tape is still inside). This lemon of a machine couldn't even keep the right time on the clock! It's in the junk pile as I write this. I should also mention that this thing was a nightmare to program and the hard-to-follow remote control was ridiculously designed with a LITHIUM battery(?). I've totally given up on VCR's since they're all mostly junk now. I'm slowly phasing out my videotape collection anyway as the VHS format enters its twilight.It doesn't really matter what make or model you buy anymore, it's all pretty much junk nowadays. whether it's made by Sony/Panasonic/Toshiba/JVC/Zenith/RCA, etc, almost all of these companies are designing substandard products with a short lifespan now. Just watch these items literally self-destruct once the warranty period is up. Call it planned obsolescence. The quality of most consumer electronics really went downhill after manufacturers started outsourcing to Mexico, China, Malaysia, etc... It's pure garbage. Basically, whoever can supply the parts for the cheapest, or build it for the cheapest gets the contract! Back when Panasonic still built their machines in Japan, they would last you over 10+ years, if not longer. Not anymore. Sony, JVC and Panasonic (among others) have lost the trust of many former customers. (just read the reviews on Panasonic DVD players-a whole other story) I've been through 3 VCR's in the past 5 years, and I've had it. We've become such a "throw-away" society. Getting the item fixed makes little sense because it will cost you more to repair than it would to just go out and buy a new one. (which is exactly what the manufacturer wants you to do). It's high time that these companies are held responsible for their actions by knowingly selling defective, shoddy merchandise to the unsuspecting public. Until we, as consumers, demand better quality products, we're just gonna keep on being a victim of this "throw-away" society that only we ourselves helped to create! I'm fed-up, disgusted and downright sick and tired of buying junk every 3-6 months from EVERYONE. I might as well stick with the Wal*Mart stuff!
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.
This book does not worth the money i payed for. Anyone can write a book about computers and internet security and put in 1000 urls and 1000 computer books and tell you to turn to those resources. I so this title and all the reviews that gave it 5 stars and i thought.. &quot;Cool, This is a book that will help me improve my technics!!!&quot; Well gess what? This book is worthless. Don't make the same mistake i did. Don't buy this book. Buy practical unix &amp; internet security or firewalls and internet security.
I bought one of these bulbs about a month and a half ago. It has ALREADY stopped working. Because it has been over 30 days, Amazon won't replace it or refund my money. BUYER BEWARE!!!
I am not sure why this product has so many stars for it. There is so much static in it that I hate it. Its hardly audible. Please find a better product.
I can't stress how much stress this device has caused. It seems that it's going to do the job properly and then insidious problems creep in that get worse and worse until everything goes horribly wrong.Terrible support and worse companion products mean that this access point will cost you more in sweat and tears than any other piece of electronics you may own - and it's unlikely to get better due to this area of gadgetry 'moving on' to new faster standards.Advice is - if you want to stick to cheap and cheerfull 802.11b hardware - avoid linksys kit like the plague and keep doing your research to find a good alternative.
this lens does not work on nikon d300 or any camera like it, check out manufactures(sigmas) web site to get a better view of cameras it will work on. Hard to use, apature ring bad position, only manual focus!!!!( no a/m switch like picture shows just bad lens. all I can say,
Got mine 2 days ago. It does the upconversion to 1080i well. I have it connected via my receiver to a projector. Unfortunately, it is the most unreliable DVD player I've seen. Freezes up at any given time. Has skipped a couple of time while playing. Constantly have problems reading a disc (CD/DVD)when first inserted. I still have not finished a single DVD movie on this one. May be a dud. I'm having it replaced with another one from Amazon. Hopefully the next one is not another lemon. I will update when it arrives and have tested it.Update: The new one I received works great. Have it now for over a year. One of the few DVD players that does upconversion over component.
Put in 4 brand new batteries, took as a back up, plug into ipod with 1/2 charge and the new batteries were dead and would not charge the ipod, the first batteries were in it for about 8 hrs., had to buy 4 more batteries and it worked.Do not put batteries in until ready to use!!!!!!!!!!!
This adapter did not work with my BlackBerry 8830. I contacted the seller and they promptly sent out another that did not work either followed by my money back. Guess I need to spend the $20 that Verizon wants for the BlackBerry adapter instead.
To put it mildly, this highly unstable product caused too much aggravation. I'm using XP, SP2, on a Toshiba laptop, M45-S331. First of all, the CD-ROM instruction manual doesn't tell you that the device manager window will pop up continuously while the software is installing. It also doesn't indicate that the Found New Hardware Wizard will come on. Finally, it won't connect/pair the device properly. Never could get my bluetooth mouse to work. I'm returning this immediately. Do not buy this product!
I received one of these as a gift. Took it out of the box, the DVD played for like 5 seconds, then it switched over to the blue screen of death and said DVD error. So we took it back and got a new one. Same thing happened. We tried half a dozen DVDs, no luck. I have a friend who has a portable DVD player who paid about $300 less than this one and hers works great! Go figure!
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.
I purchased this item by just looking at what people said in the reviews and since this product got 4/5 stars, I thought it won't be a bad purchase. The first few days the router worked well, but after about a week or so the router started acting strange. I would see that the "internet" led light on the router would stay blue (turns yellow if there's limited/no connection), but for some odd reason I can't visit any website. I would go on Amazon or even Google and the site won't load.One way to fix the problem was to disconnect my cable modem and the router and reconnect them after a minute or so. Another way to fix the problem was to let it sit for about 15 minutes and you will get internet working again. I thought it was my ISP that had the problem, so I switched to my old Linksys (Wireless G) router and I didn't get any disconnects after that. This router also runs very hot.This is a great router when it works, but when you're internet connection gets lost every few hours, it gets annoying. I wasn't streaming anything HD over the web either. I would just get random disconnects here and there.
After having good luck for a few years with Linksys networking products, I was very disappointed that this product was unusable on either of my Vista systems. The extent of tech support for this item seems to be "Hold the reset button for 10 seconds, ok try 20 since that didn't work" and "do you have another computer to try this on?" I read through the arduous setup processes posted in Linksys forums and decided to use the Airlink AWMB100 with success on my first try. Hope this saves someone the trouble!
My usage pattern is to take the headset on and off many times each day. I found that each time I put it on my voice was too faint or (less often) too loud to the listeners. I would have to adjust the position of the microphone while asking &#34;how do I sound now?&#34; until I got it just right. My old headset (now broken) did not have this problem.
Auto focusing in low light is poor. Also, it may not even auto focus with some Nikon digital DSLR. Buyer beware.
(I own the TV Tuner version which actually is the same as this card in 99% of its respects so I am writing a review for consumer awareness) 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 read consistant reviews on all the different sizes of this drive of poor constructions - the plastic breaks very easily. But this was the ONLY drive on the market that had the features I want - specificly, encrypted and non-encrypted portions, non-U3, and the ability to attach a lanyard/keychain to the actual drive, NOT THE CAP (which is a really stupid idea - one day you'll wind up with a cap and a missing drive).Unfortunately, its all true - The cap has complete disintegrated after carrying the drive around for a few months. I can buy more, but I resent having to do so. Additionally, one of the two snaps that holds the caps on has also broken off, and that I CAN'T replace unless I replace the entire drive. So far the cap is not falling off, but if the other one falls off...
The headset was wonderful to use when it worked but it went brain dead in about 3 months time. I'll try again but this time I'll go after a different brand.
I bought this unit to replace my existing Radio Shack RX-396 (almost the same size as 7600gr) which is approx. 8 years old. I picked SONY because of many good reviews especially those from experienced shortwave listeners. After receiving the shipment, I made comparison between SONY 7600gr and my existing RX-396 and found that the SONY's shortwave reception is decidedly inferior to RX-396. Comparison were made under the exact same conditions. I have also read the Sony's instruction book very carefully and tried every possible techniques on the book. But none helped. So it is either (a) those folks giving rave reviews on 7600gr were testing some earlier (hence better) product, OR (b) my RX-396 is a too well designed/built product to be topped.
It was okay, not really what I wanted so I gave it to a friend that really liked it and worked great on her type and texure of hair.
All the features seem good and work well at first, but their site promises tech support in most cases in 24 hours and that's not happening. They have never answered any of the 5 msgs I've sent. I bought this camera based on reviews here. At first it seemed good (both still and video), but as used it for distant subjects I found the still picture is not very sharp (typical of CMOS imagers) and the video stopped working entirely. There's no H/W uninstall, there's no device listed in the system, so you can't get it out to reinstall it easily unless possibly uninstalling the whole S/W suite gets the camera out as well. 4 requests for tech support have been ignored as has a message to customer service.
Instructions misleading. States that you should connect the WMB54G to your Ethernet port on your computer. If you disconnect the Ethernet cable that connects to your wireless bridge, what exactly are you connecting to? Your Ethernet card? How are you supposed to get any kind of signal from your Ethernet card? Not going to happen. 10 min later tried connecting to port on wireless router ( Netgear FWG114P ) setup completed with no problem. Once set up, connections very easy.I was hoping to play my large MP3 collection through my home stereo system.The sound quality is bad. Similar to a radio station that doesn't quite come in right. My wireless router and the WMB54G were less than 30ft apart. No help from tech support other than to suggest I reset the unit and see what happens, or return it for another unit. There is no diagnostics built into the unit, no signal quality monitor, nada. Just a simple box that doesn't quite cut the mustard.The problem as I see it is a home stereo system has no ram as a sound card for a PC probably will have. Therefore, any loss or small delay in signal directly affects the sound quality. There is no cashing of the data that is going to the Linksys unit.The package says nothing about the fact that the WMB54G has an optical connection. If I'd known this when I purchased it, I would have purchased another optical cable to connect it to the home stereo. Mute point anyway.Fact is, the music on my computer hard drive sounds fine on the computer speakers and crappy on the more expensive home stereo system. So why have it?Retuning it. Unacceptable sound quality.
This antenna and mount are of very cheap quality. The mount broke on mine on the third time out. I can not recomend that this be used for any type of boating in other than perfect conditions.. ( no wave action.) For a stationary mount to the side of a building it may be ok.
First battery I was sent didn't work. I charged in (in the computer) for 24 hrs, and it was stone cold dead. They promptly sent me another, and it fried my computer. Tech says the computer is unfixable. AAARGH.
Loved the clock at first but with the first daylight savings time adjustment the clock went wacky and the therometer stopped working. Initially we called the company when the problem started but it quickly felt like were jumping through hoops and never got satisfaction. We should have packed it back up and returned it to Lowe's. I would not purchase this items again.
You get what you pay for!I used it for about five minutes until I realized it was creating DRM errors.Stay away.
The people who rate this 5 stars have no clue what a good GPS is.This is the same unit National Rent a car uses. My group and I are frequent travelers, each renting cars 3-4 weeks per month. We all HATE this system so much we moved to Hertz, even at a higher price. This unit got us all lost so many times I cant keep track. Last week I got stuck renting National in San Antonio and again totally lost twice in one trip. "you have arrived" to an empty lot in a ghetto an hour from my destination. Again returning to the airport. Same thing in Seattle, Huston, Pittsburgh, ect. And we all have similar stories.Want to find a local restaurant? I won't just list all in the area, you have to choose the type, American, barbeque, Japanese, ect. I can go on.. good luck
All the metal parts of the stand look sturdy, however, one of my stands was not welded correctly made the pole quite crooked.I didn't mind the plastic feet being broken when I got them, but these didn't even perform well as stands.
Package contains only the "cradle" and a USB cable identical to the original cable included with the player. The "docking cradle" I received was simply a larger version of the dongle that comes packaged with the Zen Vision M.Based on the product description, I expected an A/C adapter to be provided with the cradle, making the purchase worthwhile. In fact, we ordered *two* of these docking stations based on this expectation. Since, in essence, we spent $80 to get two packages of redundant plastic, we are returning them for a refund.Also, please be advised that it is necessary to remove any case or skin from your Zen Vision before it will fit into the the cradle.
I bought this drive from Amazon a year ago for my Laptop which has windows Me, and it has been nothing but a problem using this drive. Everytime I add a new hardware the CD RW drive stops working and have to reinstall the entire OS and all softwares all over again in the Hard drive. Wish I had never bought this product. My experience is a real bad one the drive conflicts with new Hardwares Like Palm Pilot, Sony USB drives for Digital Camcorders or Still Cameras the most. There should be a better software for this device. One That is compatible with most Operating systems and devices and softwares.
Ordered the printer before my wife went back to Mac OS. Works fine on our XP machines, but there appear to be no Macintosh drivers available. Whatsoever. Not even for just printing. Seriously, Canon?
This does NOT provide the functionality that the product description states. This is just an over-priced USB cable. It does not include the part that actually connects to the product. This is just like any other USB cable you'd use to connect to your camera - not what the GPS needs.
Got blown on the first use, do not buy. My son threw away the box and reciept before installing, Now it's an end table.
They are completely useless. Too loose! They don't snap into place. I tried these in various network devices and they just fall out from the slightest tug.
!!!!BUY A MAXTOR AT YOUR OWN PERIL!!!I have a Dell 1Gig, 512 machine, with the Maxtor 40G hard-drive as part of the initial build. Less than two weeks after my machine came off Warranty, the drive failed, completely and utterly.In breaking down my box, I found that the warranty was marked on the outside of the HD as "aug 03" (it's presently jul 03). So I called Maxtor. They claimed the HD warranty ended in May 03. The rep asked me to "send proof", which after some further discussion was a fax sent to Maxtor (which I had to send 3 times). After getting Maxtor support to help for about 15 minutes, they suddenly said, "this drive was OEM'd by Dell and as such you have to deal with them." When I pointed out that the warranty was still good according to the HD, I was handed around and eventually told, "tough luck".I'm going to try my luck with Western Digital.
I bought it because it looked identical to the one I have at work and it is great. Called ScanDisk because it didn't seem to work right. Found out that it was an old model and won't read SDHC cards only SD. There are hardly any SD cards to be bought.
Bought these awhile ago (25 pack) when on sale, and of the 6 discs I've burned so far across 2 different burners (LiteOn and Samsung), none of them work. The burns complete successfully, but the discs just can't be read.I burnt them at 2.4X; tried ISOs and simple data files, used Nero, Alcohol, Imgburn (InfraRecorder wouldn't even recognize the discs)... all to no avail. Evidently from the other reviews, there ARE some drives that can read them... just not any of mine!Not sure if Amazon still stocks them, but in case they do, skip 'em and go for something more reliable/compatible.
I bought this television from Amazon. Twice. Both times Amazon sent the wrong t.v. The reason is because this television does not exist. If you don't believe me, look on samsung's website. The LNS1951D and LNS1952D are not produced. The "D" at the end of the product ID stands for "Integrated ATSC Tuner." If you buy this t.v., you will not receive the "D" version. You will receive the "W" version. The "W" stands for "without Integrated ATSC Tuner." The ATSC Tuner is not included on Samsung Televisions until they are 26" or larger. I had to send both televisions back and eventually settled for a Sharp with ATSC Tuner. Clearly Amazon refuses to acknowledge this problem and continues to falsely advertise this item. Oh, and Amazon wasn't exactly apologetic either. After wasting a month of my time and hours on the telephone with customer service, they merely offered to refund my money. Thanks Amazon.
I purchased a Zune and was never able to use it because the zune softwarewill not work with media center 2004 or 2002.
I had to get a new land phone to get it to work better.I get a humming noise if I turn the incoming volume up.The company said that I should return it and get another unit.I just tolerate the background noise.
I bought this as a gift for my dad, and unfortunately waited until 2 days before Christmas to turn it on to pre-load some pictures. I was very disappointed when all I could see was a bright white screen, and no home menu to start the "easy" setup. After turning it off/on, adjusting the brightness, and a slight shake the best I could make out of the home screen was a very faint image if you looked at the screen from an angle. I will be frantically trying to purchase another frame now.. And will not be choosing the Pandigital. A beautiful looking frame, with great options... but Very disappointed.
I have had my Palm Vx for a little over a year. While it worked, it was great. However, the battery will no longer hold a charge. Since there is no way to replace the battery, I have to send it to Palm and they will send me a new one for.... Of course, I will lose any data that I haven't stored in my desktop (which is about a month of data for me). I think all of the newer Palms have replaceable batteries so I would highly recommend one of these.
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
This scanner does not work with Windows 2000 despite what the Umax website states and it also does not work with my wife's Apple iBook. I have spent hours de-installing and reinstalling the software to no avail. I've been to their website several times and got so fed up that I actually called the non-800 number and talked to a tech for 45 minutes. He couldn't figure it out and said that my registry (on my PC) was bad. Anyway, I just ordered a new iBook for myself and will simply order a new scanner rather than hassle with this scanner again!
This sony camcorder TRV 310 is having IC defalt and after few hours of use screen will flash and the system will shut down.This is not worth at all.I do not recoment any one to buy this product.
This card wasn't horrible when used on Windows XP MCE. However, Windows XP MCE was horrible. This card is completely incompatible with either Vista or Win7.I purchased it not long before Vista shipped so the complete lack of Vista support has led to it being replaced. I still check to see if there are any drivers every couple of months but still to date there is no driver passed the XP MCE driver for this card.
I purchased the Epson Scanner 750 April 2012, my third Epson scanner and discovered there is a forced 3 digit numbering system on each new scan tacked after image title/description. Since I am scanning12,000 negatives for a database, I have to use a 5 number ID in the front for sorting, then the negative description follows. Epson developers decided we are not smart enough to number our own images and have made numbering part of their scanner system and after numerous emails with them, the results are, too bad that is the way it is. I am furious, that I have to stop and erase Epson's useless numbers which is time consuming. The idiot developers should have made numbering an OPTIONAL selection, not required.
Installer crashed twice. Did not recognize my cable modem. Poor user interface for configuring and weak documentation.
OKi bought this mouse.. it came with a fingure print keyboard.Not robsut at all..The buttons feel like pieces of flimsy tracing paper about to rip off at any minute (exaduration)the left mouse button on mine is totally screwed.. you can press lightly and it will repeatidly click rapidly... good for installers... not good for closing windowsand would sombody review the health and safety on that optical light.. i bought a cheap packard bell mouse for 10 with optical thing... it had a safety catch that if you picked it up.. or it was off the surface.. the led would be dimmer... this ms one suprisingly totally overlooks that.. turn this mouse upside down and be blind for all eternity..The wireless feature has a very VERY VERY short range..I literally have my reciever 1 foot away from the mouse which is most inconvinient.That will be all.Disapointed.
Back in the day, I had 8 Costar LabelWriter Turbos, they were incredible. Dymo can't seem to get the USB interface right. On EVERY computer I hook one up to, I get garbled printing and can't every seem to get a label to print reliably. I think they've sold out, started manufacturing in China and what was once a terrific product is a complete piece of junk. 55 labels per minute, yes 55 WASTED labels per minute. I would be please with just ONE good label per minute. Strangely, I have this problem with all Dymo USB LabelWriters on all computers I hook them up to, yet there is no reference to it on their pathetic knowlege (or lack there of) base. Stamps.com, gimme a break. Another way to suck bucks out of your wallet. Is it really that hard to put a stamp on an envelope? I would rather get what I paid for, a label printer.
My daughter's boyfriend gave me this telescope. Never owned a telescope, got it free, shouldn't complain...but this thing is not fun. The crude adjustments to the finderscope and main scope are very poor quality. And, as other reviewers have noted about other telescopes, the huge magnification makes no sense. I just hope this telescope will wet my appetite for something much better.
The screen keeps falling off exposing the LCD display. I've email P3 several times and have received no response. My next step is to contact Amazon for help with the situation. Due to the lack of customer service from the manufacture, I give this product only one star.
I HAVE 2 OF THESE AND THE BOTH HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRELESS RECEPTION. ONE IS IN MY BEDROOM, THE RECEIVER IS APS 4' FROM MOUSE. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOSENT. IV TRIED HANGING IT, PLACING ON MY BED ( WITCH DEFEATS THE PORPOISE OF WILRLESS) ON THE DRESSER. NO WHERE DOES THE SEEM TO GET PROPER RECEPTION. THE OTHER ON IS ON MY WIFES LAPTOP. I ATTACHED THE RECEIVER TO THE LID AND STILL THE MOUSE HAS TO BE IN JUST THE RITE PLACE TO WORK. ALSO THE POINTER IS TO SLOW, IF I PLAY A GAME THAT I NEED TO MOVE QUICKLY THE POINTER DOES NOT RESPOND AS FAST AS IM TRYING TO MOVE. LIKE PLAYING POOL, IT WONT HIT THE BALL AS HARD AS IM TRYING TOO. WHEN IT DOES WORK I LOVE IT BUT IM TIERED OF REPLACING BATTERIES AND MOVING THE RECEIVER. WENT BACK TO MY WIRED MOUSE IV HAD FOR EVER
Don't buy this camera. It's truly terrible and the support was non-existent. The manual does not even explain how to turn on the flash, let alone how to trouble shoot any other problems. I spent several HOURS trying to get this to work. Don't even bother.
On another note, it seems that I got a defective Zune (why would this be the case since it's the first batch of devices?). Anyway, the battery status is very inconsistent and moving up and down. I only played the Zune for 15 minutes and the battery is now half and falling below that margin after a fully charged.Being very nice to the device, I also turn off the Wireless feature, just to conserve on battery (what a joke that was). And yes! It was fully charged before I started using it.Contacted Amazon for a refund on this thing.
I bought this camera a couple of days ago on sale at a local store near me, and I have to say this was probably the worst purchase I have ever made.For starters, this camera has hardly any on-board memory (1 full resolution picture without an extra memory card, 6 pics at 640X480). This isnt really a big problem for me as I'm just taking individual pictures while sitting in front of my computer.Problems starting appearing once I took my picture. The unit seems to lock up when switching between camera options(take a picture, connect to pc, edit pic's ect. The lcd display would take a long time to catch up with the option selected, and in many cases, would freeze and not actually display anything (perhaps because the camera is using the same memory for storing pictures as it does for running camera options?). The only way I found to correct this problem was to de-power the unit and turn it back on again, which is a bit of a headache, especially if the picture wasent saved.All in all, I would suggest spending an extra hundred bucks and get a unit that actually works and can take more than one high resolution picture.
When I first bought this scanner, I thought it was one of the best for the money. The scans were fairly quick till you scanned at 300 dpi and more. It was easy to install, and the software was based for an intermediate user. A few bells and whisiles. But four months after using the scanner, It started to slow down, and eventually went from one scan every 40 sec. to one scan every 15 minutes. HP was no help, they led me to correct the problem that did nothing but cause conflicts and lock-ups. Not to mention there are no drivers to be found for the 6200 series scanners. So just please be careful. I suggest you don't buy this scanner at all.
Plugged laptop power supply in to charge (not an auto-sensing power supply!) batteries, melted the adapter before a fuse blew.My wife plugged in a hair dryer prior to this, and blew the fuse out of the fuse holder. 900w hair dryer. 1600w mode. Blew up. Junk!I second the motion to just buy the stuff where ever you are going.
I bought the product from this shop only to find out that the yellow box they are selling here is and old version of their product! It has no Notepad in it and the batteries are coming finished, it stopped working a second after I installed it. I seggest you all to buy from the original company - Pegasus. Look for the BLUE (not yellow) box!!!
I can barely get a TV signal, so I got this Motorola thing, which did no good. But the Motorola tech support guy said yesterday this was designed to boost the signal for a long cable run, not to improve reception for over-the-air TV. He was surprised it's being marketed this way. He said my problem is not a *weak* signal from the antenna but a *bad* signal. The Terk HDTVa works great, however. Apparently Terk's in-line signal amplifier (little black box that goes along the antenna signal cable) does more than just boost--maybe it cleans the signal too? Another possibility is that the Motorola booster is just boosting too much, which distorts the signal, like an overly-loud radio, and the gentler Terk booster is all I need.
This was our first apple purchase and I will never purchase a used item again! It did not come with any manual or instructions so it took us a while to figure it out. I will never try to save some $$$ buying a used item again! Better off buying it brand new!
I received the camera as a christmas present and was very very disapointed with the results--they were constantly blurry and out of focus , pictures from special events came out poor. i began buying disposable cameras because the quality came out better then my Canon! i will be buying myself a new camera very soon-
It didn't Shoot - but instead, the salad stuff just built up on the inside. I returned this product and am using my Cuisinart instead.
Corvette Engine inside a YUGOThat is the best way to describe these.. Performs great but what good is that when they use such poor cables?- Speakers = Excellent- Sound Isolation = Good- Assortment of ear peices = Great, found one that I love which wasn't the ones on to begin with.- Quality of Cables = Very Poor- Price = Way Way Too Much for the quality of the cables.After 5 days of using at my computer/desk at work only (just sitting there). The 3' cable already has a problem/short in it. 5 Days! The cables they use are very thin and of low quality. They want you to like the sound quality but yet have to buy one every few months it seems. Luckily it was the extension cable and not the actual cabling of the headphones this time.I bought a $10. replacement 3' cable for the one that went bad, this cable is about 100x thicker and of better quality than the one included with the headphones. Too bad I couldn't also replace the cabling going to the headphones themselves to replace the crappy quality ones included.. who knows how long those will last if the extention cable goes bad after 5 days.I feel the company purposely wants these to fail fast so you have to buy replacements.. It can't be the $5-10 extra profit they are making on these by going with crappy cabling.HINT to the company: You will make more money from people if you include quality cables because nobody having issues with your headphones so soon is going to repeat buy from you when they buy replacements.
I spent a lot of time online, researching compact digital cameras and narrowed my choice down to the Nikon Coolpix 3700 and the Canon S410. I went with the Canon because the reviews consistently said the image quality was excellent (not all reviews of the Nikon said images &quot;excellent&quot; or &quot;outstanding&quot;) and because the reviews seemed to indicate the Canon s410 was more rugged/durable than the Nikon.I have found that the camera indeed does seem rugged, but this camera does have two major flaws:The images leave a lot to be desired if you use the AUTO mode in outdoor settings. Most images shot in various outside daylight settings are off with regard to contrast and or brightness and I have to tweak them in Photoshop for them to be acceptable. I suspect the camera &quot;choose&quot; the incorrect ISO setting for the lighting conditions. As an AUTO mode is something you would want in a good &quot;point and shoot&quot; camera, I think the poorly functioning AUTO mode is a real drawback with this camera.The other MAJOR flaw:I have been using digital cameras for over 10 years and every single one of them had an indicator which told the user how much power was left in the battery. I was surprised to find out that this newer Canon model does not have such a feature. It does give you a warning when the battery is low BUT that happens when there is just about enough power to take 4 more pictures (even conserving power by not using the LCD). I found this out on a long day of sightseeing, early in the day, and missed out on many many great shots because the low battery warning came on way too late. When I talked to Canon about it they said that yes, that is the only battery indicator provided. So I am left with the option of recharging the battery just to make sure I have a good charge - maybe when it does not need it (note: Canon recommends recharging ONLY when the battery is low as there is a limit to how many times you can charge the battery).... or I can count how many photos I took since the last charge.As battery power is a critical factor the useful functioning of digital cameras, I am very disappointed that Canon did not see fit to provide a better power level indicator for this camera AND also sorry that none of the professional and owner reviews ever mentioned this limitation to warn potential buyers.
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 a Vivitar camera body -- a Pentax copy. Nothing fancy, feels light and cheap, and it WAS cheap, but it certainly works just fine. I've been looking for a budget pair of binocs and was considering NCStar's when I saw these. $15? A name I know and have good experience with? Great!Turns out, not so great. Looking at the product listing again, I see the MSRP is $50 -- what a joke! Even if these were usable, and they're not, they'd be worth $6 or $8 tops. The little toy binoculars I used to get at museums for $2 are higher quality than this. Everything is flexible, which means you can not get and keep a good focus. In a way it helps, because the two tubes are out of alignment, creating a vertically-spread double image. Since it's so flexible, I can kind of twist them to almost show a single image. Unfortunately, that intermittent single image is so blurry and chromatically distorted, it's definitely not worth the effort.As others have said, the neck strap came frayed (though the plastic stops worked just fine for me), the plastic is the cheapest of cheap, and the caps are loose. It looks like my pair was put together by a 6-year-old with a hot glue gun. Smears and chunks of SOMETHING are all over the insides of the lenses, and it looks like the rubber coating will be disintegrating within a few months.I really have nothing good to say about these binoculars at all.
Purchased as a Christmas gift in 2010 because of its ease of use. Good quality - while it lasted! Recepiant (senior)used 2 buttons only - play and stop - for CD's. Player died in 6 months. This unit only carries a 90 day "limited" warranty, which should have been a dead giveaway as to its reliability. Unless you like throwing money away, I'd suggest purchasing a different brand and making sure the warranty is good for at least a year.
I'been trying to read a minisd card for the past weeks and i still have not been able to do so...
Would have to give this 0 stars if possible- I purchased at the $10+ price in the spring, needing the charger while out of town. The charger would not charge the iPod Touch at all. For us, this has been a worthless piece of equipment that we can no longer return (waited too long), and will now have to just throw away. We've had no such issue with other chargers - we probably have about 5 or 6 of them around the house. Save your money and don't buy this.
I bought my son a Creative Labs Zen 30GB (under $200) and my daughter the Nano ($149, it's what she wanted). When the two arrived, she regretted her choice. I regret it even more. I can buy and download music from almost anywhere for the Zen - no problem. The Nano is a dog. The less expensive music sites (e.g., Walmart) don't offer iPod-format tunes. Converting them is a bear and waste of time. Apple has ripped customers off for 20 years. I remember the "IBM-Big Brother" SuperBowl ad way back when. Turns out Apple is Big Brother. Incompatibilities among its own products. Doesn't play nice with other hardware and software. Locks customers into proprietary formats. Fixes prices (ever see an iPod discounted?). Can't wait for the Feds to investigate - one of these days. I wish I'd bought two Zens -- there's a great product. Don't waste your $$ on a proprietary system like iPod, no matter how "hip" it is.
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.
THIS ITEMS GETS TO HOT WITHIN AN HOUR OF JUST SITTING THERE AND FELL OFF THE DESK ACCIDENTALLY VERY LIGHT FALL AND BROKE ONLY HAD LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. SHOULD BE TOUGHER THAN THAT!
The first one I got had an issue with the backspace key. I would have to press very hard to register a backspace. I traded it in for a second one and now I have the same problem with the "b" key.I liked everything else about the keyboard so I thought I was going to trade it in again until just now when I attempted to play a video game and found that it won't register more than 3 simultaneous key presses which makes some games simply impossible to play.It's too bad because it's very comfortable and quiet, but I'm done with this keyboard.
Bought this for the dlna/allshare feature to be able to stream from my phone hd video to the device.. it doesnt work for squat.. it sees the phone and lets me browse videos.. starts playing one then freezes up and minutes later jumps to the next/wrong video.this is with a samsung phone with allshare.. their own companies products dont play together.
Not reliable - stopped recording after just a couple of months of usage, poor sound quality.
These batteries work great when freshly charged, but do not expect them to hold a charge over time. A couple of days in my camera bag and they will only be able to fire my flash once or twice.
I tried this printer out for 12 days and had to return it. The cost savings benefit of a color laser over an ink jet wasn't worth the sloooooow, noisy printing. That is extremely noisy. You could not talk on the telephone while printing.The install was quick and easy. From box (I could have used a couple people to help lift) to running in about 30 - 40 minutes. The calibrating and / or initializing routine it went through was about every ten minutes and very noisy. It would have to do this when not in use and every 2 - 3 pages when printing. What a pain.
I have had this item a little over a month and it no longer puts out sound. The base will charge my ipod but not play the music. It seems hit or miss with this product if you will get a good one or a defective one. But for the money, when it did work, it was perfect for work.
Worked great for about a month, then I came down to the computer and noticed that all to familiar smell of burning plastic and electronics! The Targus USB hub was almost on fire! I unplugged it and dropped it right away, it was HOT to the touch! BEWARE!
Good concept, but unfortunately, wouldn't print. Win 7 saw the printer but print jobs would not initiate. I installed exactly as instructed, even used the enclosed mini disk the second time.
Absolute junk. Worked for 8 movies and now it won't recognize the media (dvd-r's) that worked fine for the first 8 movies. Thought it would work for an upconvert player but it takes a very long time for the dvd's to load so not even good for that. Avoid this like the plague. If you absolutely need to buy this model, I'll sell ya one cheap!
I have two of these and am looking to replace them both.I use one unit upstairs to receive digital OTA broadcasts. The ATSC tuner locks up almost daily (picture is frozen and I can't change the channel). The only way to resolve it that I have found is to reset wall power (unplug it from the wall and plug it back in). The NTSC (analog) tuner seems to work fine, even when the ATSC is frozen. The disc drive also generates a persistent audible whir even when not in use, even when the power button is off!EPG is less than great. For OTA broadcasts, the EPG is only available for channels that have been selected, meaning you have to actually select the channel to see what the EPG shows is currently playing on that channel. You have to surf through all the channels just to *see* the full schedule! I'm not sure if all OTA EPG systems work this way, but it is not what I expected.To top it off, the clock often malfunctions a few hours after being reset, displaying wildly erroneous and seemingly random times. This may be related to the ATSC locking up, I don't know. Resetting the power (at the wall) does seem to force the clock back to the correct value. I'm guessing that the time is read from the DTV OTA signal, which would explain why it gets reset after resetting power.The unit downstairs is receiving an simple analog cable feed. It for some reason feels compelled to frequently remind me that I'm viewing channel 3 (channel indicator message in upper corner of screen) even though I never change the channel on the unit; I do that on the cable box. It's a minor annoyance, but definitely distracting.Unlike my upstairs unit the clock time on the downstairs unit is not persistent after removing from power (so I have to leave my power strip on or else I have to reset it manually). This makes sense if the "persistent" time gets set over the DTV signal, since I don't get a signal downstairs. But hardware clocks are cheap - why skimp on that? Can't record without the time being set.The disc drive on this one is quiet, though, so I guess my upstairs unit has faulty hardware (?)Overall, I'm very displeased with this product. I thought Samsung made good stuff, but now I'll have to rethink future Samsung purchases.
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.
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.
I purchased this camera 45 days ago. For the most part, I was happy with the pictures it took, the ISO is a huge improvement over the last digital camera I owned.Mine had several issues, one of which I'm not sure is common among all of these, and one that is a defect.When the battery dies (and there is very little warning), the shudder remains open, exposing the camera lens to scratches.Within a month and a half of the shipping date of the camera, the zoom stopped working. Technical support has been outsourced overseas, and I had to spell very common words to the person I spoke with. It ultimately took 4 phone calls and over 2 hours to be issued authorization to return the camera.A credit will not be issued for 48 hours after the camera is returned, and Sony will only pay for FedEx ground. They estimate I will have my refund in 12 days.I plan on buying another camera from another company, and feel the wait time is out of line with how other companies deal with faulty merchandise.I don't know overall how good or bad Sony's quality control is, but I know that I will not deal with them as a company again assuming someone else makes a similar product in the same price range. The whole experience has been frustrating.
Loved this hairdryer until it stopped working one morning when my hair was only halfway dry. I tried it in other outlets, waited for it to cool off, etc. but it was not going to revive. Nothing unusual was going on; it just died.
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 image shows 5 cables and the product is called "Cables to Go" (plural). This indicates to me I would be buying 5 cables, right? WRONG! This is only 1 cable. I looked through the description and the technical details, but nothing confirms this product is only a single cable.I thought I was getting a great deal for five cables, but for only 1, it's not such a great deal. Deceptive imagery. Beware.
Brought the box in and when I truned it upright to walk through my hallway I could hear loose parts falling inside the screen housing. Openned box, read instructions and cautiously pulled screen out. The screen came out very easily as if it was not even spring loaded. I was not surprised though, because it would not go back in. Removed the end cap to find the end cap retainer block was in pieces (this is what holds the load on the spring). The plastic is of very poor quality. It is not able to withstand the loads that the spring has on it. So, I am stuck with a screen that will not go up. I would highly recommend another manufacturer. As for me, I will not purchase any other product from Elite.
I have seen and installed many single DIN mounting kits that were cheap and flimsy. But this one seems more sturdy than some. The price was really good as ones like these I have seen were double the price or more. However, it does not fit my 2000 Chrysler Cirrus LXI. The kit itself does not fit the parameter of the opening and I was really disappointed. The manufacturer should be more specific as to what models it fits, not just the years and makers. I give it two stars only because I can't say I like it because I can't use it. Although its construction quality seems good its lack of specifics to vehicle match description list from the manufacturer keeps my rating lower. Would I buy another kit from this manufacturer? Yes but knowing whether it will fit might be risky.
Amazon suggested I purchased this for use with the Panasonic cordless phone. It didn't occur to me that there would be no way to connect it to the phone. Why does Amazon suggest items, when they don't even go together?I sent the item back, but only received a partial refund.Lesson learned - don't buy suggested items unless you research them first.The headset looked great, and I would have loved to be able to use it.
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 highly suggest you do not purchase this piece of junk. It has been nothing but nightmares trying to deal with the constant paper jams.
This drive is great! Partitioned it 750Gb for Vista on Mac Book Pro and 250Gb for Mac OSX backups. Zips along through firewire 800 . . . super!BUT . . . its too LOUD. After 10 minutes I want to take poison! The frequency of the fan is enough to resonate the ear drum.SO . . I have to return it! Darn, I like it so much. I rate this product as a 1/10. If it were not for the fan . . . 10/10.
I went thru 2 of these sets with the blue halo issue and the (((((((()))))))) problem on the screen. Samsung tech support was terrible and denied this was a big problem with these sets. I decided to get the Sony KDS-60A3000. The set looks better and the only problem is a slight geometry issue which was also on the Samsung and is inherent to RPTV's. Get the Sony while you can and avoid this Samsung as it has many problems.
I was shocked to see that so many consumers of Panasonic camcorders had the same problem I did! The infamous "Dew Detected" error message will not go away on my camera after owning it for just little over a year. My camera is useless now and I can't even play my old tapes!! I have to buy a new camcorder just to play my old Mini DV tapes....You can bet I'll buy a Sony, Samsung, or JVC camcorder from now on!!
These weren't even worth the $8.99 (plus $7.46 S&H) that the Amazon partner charged. The sound is AWFUL.
I wouldn't know how good the actual Canon charger is, because they sent me a generic battery charger. It works, but it's not what I paid for. BE VERY CAREFUL HOW YOU ORDER THIS!!!I will recommend that if you get ANY charger and travel with it, put a string on it so you're not stupid enough to leave it in a hotel room's outlet when you leave!
I bought this bag based on the many positive reviews here and, unfortunately, I have been pretty disappointed. Initially I thought the bag seemed well made. But in the almost one year I've owned it, using it on a regular basis, I've discovered a lot of problems.First, the shoulder strap is really uncomfortable if you put any weight in the bag at all. After one day at a conference with a medium load inside my shoulder was aching. I don't know if they've changed the strap since I got my bag--the one in the picture looks a little different--but know that you're taking a risk on a bad strap and you might end up needing to buy a better one.Even more disappointing than the shoulder strap are the backpack straps. The ability to convert to a backpack was one of the main reasons I got this bag, but it turns out the straps are extremely uncomfortable. The bottom of the straps (where they connect with the bag) dig into my lower back. They're also difficult to unclip when you want to convert back to the shoulder strap. I never use them now.Finally, not quite one year after purchase the bag is beginning to break up. The plastic lining inside the bag is disintegrating, leaving black pieces all over the bottom of my bag and in my stuff. Also the large plastic clip on the outside of the bag (the one that closes the flap) doesn't close right anymore, and frequently takes me several attempts before it clicks into place.I know this bag doesn't cost a lot, but there are some better ones out there for the money. I'm just surprised this one gets so many enthusiastic reviews.
I was looking for the cheapest computer speakers I could find, turned out to be a huge mistake. There's bad static and white noise when I listen through headphones. I tried different earphones and it most definitely was coming from the speakers. Also, there's bad static when it's near a cell phone or a radio. It's not worth the shipping charge even to return it to the store. Cyber Acoustics sounded familiar, but now I know not to buy their products ever again.
In general, I like the product specs, but getting it home and using it is a different story. The auto-off feature makes it useless.I used it as a second amplifier for streaming music. The sound quality is nice, but it clicks off when the volume drops low. This means you often miss the beginning and ends of songs (most songs have points of low volume) and in some cases, bits of the middle. I was so embarrassed when I had people over and the music kept switching off and on, making loud clicks in the process.This first issue is a show stopper for me and caused me to buy a different receiver (Teac AG-790A). However it also has a second flaw: no bass or treble controls. This makes it tough when you are playing from a single source to two different sets of speakers. There's no way to separately change the tone for speakers connected to this receiver.Overall, its inexpensive, but not worth the money.
I didn't have any illusions of grandeur for a coffee warmer. I knew that at best, they can only maintain temperature. This product hardly gets warm to the touch and does nothing to keep a cup of anything even close to warm. Complete waste of money.
I bought this because of the peoples reviews, saying that it has good sound quality and no static. As soon as I plugged this thing into my car and iPod, all I heard was static. I tryed many different radio stations, but they were all static. It gets worse if you even touch the ipod to change songs, it gets really scratchy. I never got just clear music. It sucks badly, don't even waste your money.
you may be tempted to buy these because of the 'sony' name...but be warned, DO NOT buy sony cd-r's off of amazon....I bought this same 50 pack, and had to throw half, yes half as in 25 of the discs, out because they had read errors and God knows what else. I find this strange though, because I've bought (and still do) these same sony cd-r's from best buy, and at target, and at staples...and they've always worked fine. I thought I would give it a go buying the online and I'm sorry I did. If you want the sony cd's, just go to your local target and pick em up there...at least I can tell, based off my experience, they'll work. Can't say the same for the ones coming from amazon.
Item does not have a long life battery. Batteries need to be purchased ona regular basis. Also does not have a charger.
I received this DVD player last week and was so excited! We plugged it in and played a DVD and it was great! We played another one - great! Then, on the third DVD, it just stopped working. We checked the power source, tried different discs - nothing. It completely stopped working. Based I my experience, I can not recommend this product.
I don't think the other person who reviewed this model was talking about the right model. This one doesn't have auxiliary USB ports (just 2 for keyboard and mouse), nor does it require an AC adapter. That notwithstanding, I have almost nothing good to say about this switch.1) Design: This is set up so that the input connectors go in one side, and the output cables go out the opposite side. Most USB switches have all the input and output on one side or two adjacent sides to decrease the obtrusiveness of the switch on your desk. Not this one. The design wizards who put this one together made sure it would be as awkward as possible. Because there are cables pulling from opposite ends, the switch stands up on its side and I have to yank it down every time I want to push the button. Which may be a contributing factor in problem #2.2) Doesn't seem to have keyboard/mouse emulation. Every time I have to reboot one of the 2 computers connected to this switch, the switch will no longer &quot;stick&quot; on that computer. It will switch over for about 4 seconds, the mouse and keyboard never activate, and then it switches back to the other computer. It may just be that one of the 2 output cables is defective. At any rate, the only fix I've found is to switch the output cables between the 2 computers. Then they'll both work until I reboot one of them again. That sort of defeats the purpose of having a switch. If I wanted to switch peripherals every time I rebooted, I would have just kept doing that instead of wasting money on this junk.The one thing I do like about this switch is that you can plug your speakers into the switch and use the audio on both computers. However, there are other brands of USB switches that have that feature...and I'll be out shopping for one todayI only gave this one star because zero is not an option.
Maybe 5 years ago this was an ok product, but today it is outdated and isn't working with even low end current memory cards. I spend $15 on a 4gb card to put into a photoframe and was annoyed that this reader apparently can't handle the "high capacity" (4gb!) cards. Buy something newer.
This item is pure junk. When i got it it had a ton of synching issues which none of my other Harmony remotes (one and 850?880?) had. Now i decided to move this remote into a different room and it still won't sync. 4 out of 5 Windows machines won't see it and the only one that sees it sees it as "AVERTV" but won't find a driver. So i'm stuck not being able to use it.
First of all, they do work. In fact they received a decent signal upstairs, through several walls. I didn't expect a lot of bass and didn't get it. And as mentioned in other reviews, the blue light they use on it is annoyingly bright. You have to turn it away from you and then it still lights up the whole room if there are no other lights. A little black electrical tape does wonders. However, what I didn't expect is sometimes when no music was playing and the speaker was on, it would squawk loudly, possibly due to wireless interference.
I'm experienced with networking, as I have 5 computers networked in my home. This product kept cutting out my internet connection every 18 minutes. So any java type application, etc. would stop and I would have to reconnect mirc, aol, realtick type apps. (...) I RETURNED THIS ITEM!
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!
Do not buy! It does not work and there is NO support to speak of! Mine ended up in the trash...
I purchased my Philips Expanium in March of 2001. I really expected more for my money. I was surprised of the quality of of the earphones. If I had it to do over again knowing what I have discovered, I would not buy this product.PROS: It plays audio CD's and MP3's, as it should and actually sounds good with quality earphones.CONS: The Display has very small lettering and is very difficult read.The earphones are very poor quality. The rubber cushions on the earphones are constantly falling off and are difficult to put back on. One of speakers actually split apart and no longer works. I had to spend a lot of time un-tangling knots in the wires. Different and better earphones are a must to enjoy this device.
I hooked this up, but I cannot get the caller ID to work. The manual is no help, the 800 number is busy, and whacking the thing doesn't help.
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 item is NOT ready. It dumps connection every 4-6 hours, sometimes requireing a cold boot. Tried beta firmware, was even worse.. Get a d-link, buffalo, whatever, avoid this router/wireless access like the plague.
I purchased these in August 2007, and was initially pleased with them. Reasonably good sound and comfort. However, one side completely dropped out after a few months. Ultimate Ears replaced the earbuds, and the replacement pair just failed today - they lasted about a year. Bottom line: good sound, good comfort, good customer service, lousy durability. I don't think I'll venture down this road again.
I bought an iPaq hx2755 because it has slots for both an SD and a CF card. I found a good deal (I thought) on a 1GB CF Patriot card. I wasn't paying much attention to brands back then, but this card has caused me more grief than I can describe. I finally figured out that removing the card from the Pocket PC lets it break free and start acting normally. It seems there is some problem accessing the card, so the iPaq just sits there retrying ad-nauseum until finally, after 15 minutes or so, gives up, and the machine starts to settle down. It's easier for me just to remove the card so I can get to work. I won't be buying Patriot memory cards again any time soon.
I bought this television in December. The problems occurred in March. I made a request to have a repairman come and he basically replaced everything in the unit. The problem was the light engine. Now that the parts in my tv are brand new, I thought my problems were well behind me, but I was wrong. After it was fixed 2 days ago, more problems occurred. When i try to change the contrast, brightness, etc., the settings would reset once I turned off the tv. Also, sometimes the tv won't turn on, it would just make this weird buzzing noise. The picture is now worse than before.For all the new owners, please advise that you will be dissapointed once it turns into a dog like mine did. The tv may work great out of the box and you may be tempted to write a "5 star" review on here shortly after viewing the tv, but wait until 2 months approaches and I guarantee you will have Nothing But Problems. Write a review after 2 months and you will see what I mean.
Save your money. The light diffusion when this is used on a Nikon D-90 is minimal. The screen does not easily curve like it is shown in the photo. The small tab that inserts into the hot shoe tends to straighten out and does not hold the angle required to get a curve in the diffuser. Because of this, the screen lies almost flat against the flash. As a result there is very little diffusion of the light. So - this will go into my drawer of never-to-be-used-again photo gadgets. You'll be better off with a Fong Puffer or similar light modifier.
I see the picture and wonder what is it that I now own. It is much larger than what this pic shows. Too bulky for a cargo pocket. I would do a return if the item was not 29 cents. I would loose out on more money doing that so I guess I will save my money and just THROW IT AWAY!
Be aware when you purchase this, getting someone from isound to help you, should a problem arise is impossible. We were missing the base piece for the Zune and are unable to reach them by phone, no answer-voicemail full and no one will respond to e-mails.
The flash drive that I received is defective. I bought is as a gift for my father and carried it across half of the world before I opened the package. All PC in the house recognized it , but in attempt to read it I receive a warning that the disk is not formatted. When I try to format the disk, I get another warning that says that the disk cannot be formatted. Instructions from Tribeca tech support did not help. Bottom line - it's a piece of junk.
Amazon kindly provides a check for the consumer that they are ordering the correct product for their printer... Unfortunately Amazon's information is COMPLETELY INCORRECT. These cartridges will NOT fit in the PictureMate PM240.
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.
I purchased the battery charger and three battery quick connectors for my snowmobiles and Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It only lasted for a little over 7 months. You have to send it out of the county for warranty. I am not very happy. I will probably look at the Battery Tender Jr for my next purchase.
I took this headset in to replace an old, falling-apart set of headphones from KOSS, that costed me under $20. Sound quality is substantially worse than my old analog KOSS set. Enough said.I have no idea what those people, that post "excellent" reviews, were comparing it to. I do not recall hearing sound this bad as in those headphones.
I have 8 GB of this 4-4-4-12 ram. (4 x 1GB) and (2 x 2GB) that doesn't run well (if at all) at the advertised speed on my EVGA 680i motherboard. I read online that Corsair uses cheaper chips now. All I can say is my history with them stops here. On the up side the heatsinks are good installation handles.
this product is junk it barely works if you can get it to work at all. when im using it random screens pop up on my phone. its not worth the shipping don't buy it
I purchased AS18, but cannot tell you about the features, because it has a bug KNOWN to Punch! Software, that overwrites some of your WINDOWS SYSTEM FILES when it installs!! If you are running Win 98, 98SE, or ME, you will lose your Internet Explorer browser functionality, that is, IE6 will stop responding to any window that required user input (including the Microsoft Update site, when you try to download critical updates!, an ISP logon that uses a non-80 or 8080 port number, etc.)Rather than issue a patch, Punch support will point you to a microsoft.com technet page that will allow you to fix the problem if you have a few spare hours and a degree in computer programming.I was VERY disappointed with this product!
Ok, so the main reason I bought this battery was because at the time, this battery got great reviews. Did I get a bad one or were the other reviews fake? This battery dies after about 3 days WITHOUT even using the camera. when using the camera, this battery lasts an hour or two at best. Far, far, less than the original battery. I bought a spare battery to last long trips and in the end I'm going to have to get a different one. Oh well, I guess it was a risk I was willing to take (cheap battery, but good reviews, why not?).
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.
The first time I bought this camera, the zoom spoilt after a short while. I was disappointed but then bought the 10MP of Kodak. I think thats their best so far. This camera is problem prone!
No real issues with the hardware. (where it gets the stars)Software is an unmitigated disaster. Works or not at a whim. Or stops working in the middle of an operation. USB or networked, does not matter. Fails reliably on several models of laptops, then works again. Exasperating. Can't run a business with this thing. Have three of these boat anchors, provides full time employment for tech. About as desirable as bird flu.Was strongly pro HP... but with the LJ3015, LJ3050 bloatware and now this, we're considering a major change.
Pro's: The unit has fine sound and excellent video when playing standards DVD's. Price is good.Con's: No external surround sound.I expect a Home Theater In a Box (HTIB) to have surround available for more than just the internal functions like playing DVD's. Only Left/Right audio inputs are supplied via the Aux input for connection to a Satellite or Cable box. Digital Optical Audio is reserved for the PT1050, which costs $100 more.If you plan on using this system for TV viewing, save your money and buy something with better capabilities.
I bought one in late 2005 and it started going bad by early 2009. (Warrenty was only 1 year.) This was my first HD, largest and most expensive TV I'd ever purchased. Initially I was thrilled with the picture, the sound was fine. Until the component input suddenly started showing green bars across the screen. All other inputs did the same except for the HDMI. Instead, when the TV is turned on with HDMI, it plays normally for anywhere from 5 to 25 seconds. Then the picture freezes for a few seconds, goes black for a few more and then plays again, only to repeat the process. The manual says to unplug the TV for 30 seconds if it is behaving erratically. This fixed the problem for HDMI if we did it everytime we turned on the TV. Recently, even that isn't working. I've seen other complaints of similar behavior online. Usually the issue is identified as a bad video board that runs ~$800. Every other TV I've ever purchased has lasted at least 15 years. Granted, those were CRT, but only three and a half years for a $2000+ TV is robbery. I'm shopping for another TV but it won't be a Samsung.
I ordered the Gomadic charger along with my Creative Zen Plus V player. The first time I used the charger was to initially charge the Zen Plus V player right out of the box and the Zen player did not work at all. I returned the player and got a replacement. I charged the replacement initially using the 6 hour USB method and that worked on the full charge. When the battery ran low, I charged the replacement zen using the Gomadic charger. I watched it carefully. After 15 minutes, the device was warm to the touch. I unplugged the device from the charger and it was dead.This product was shipped with Tip 37. I do not know if this is the correct tip or not. I do know that this tip fried my Zen V Plus player.
Needs much more space than you might assume by reading the description! And the sound is rather tinny.Nice touch seeing the CD spin doesn't make up for the bad sound and big footprint.
So many problems I'm sure I can't remember them all.The radio distance is not 100 feet, it's more like 25-30...If there's a wall it might not work right on the other side.One of the probes died within a couple months.Trying to use the buttons to set temps, etc is an exercise in futility...you have to get the manual out every time you use it.You have to turn the two units on in the right order!..AND it's not the order that would make sense. You have to disassemble one of them to turn it on! (3 parts that all fall apart)...the other unit has a microscopic switch buried in a hole with a thin plastic finger that will obviously break and of course it did.The company wouldn't answer my emails.Could it get worse?I'll never buy another Maverick product.
This Tripod looked great out of the box. Very sturdy ... but after one day of work, the leg clamps to hold position started slipping. Pan on head never worked. 4 months later after limping along with this junk the leg clamps just broke off during a shoot.Do Not Buy This Junk.REVISED 9/30/09-I contacted Tiffen about this and they gave me a RMA and I shipped it back at my expense for repairs. It arrived back today. Same tripod, seems to work better in head movement and the leg clamps are holding. I'll update after a couple of shoots.REVISED 10/12/09-OK I've used the dang thing now and it is a lot better after the repairs. So, Not a bad cheapy tripod, and Tiffen stood up for the repairs, but it seemed like a long road for such a minor purchase.
I bought this model from Circuit City which offered a free 30-pack of Memorex 80 minute CDRs. Along with a $50 rebate I was excited about being able to record tapes, records, and copies of my favorite CDs. Well, after having problems like not finalizing CDRs automatically and just stopping in the middle of a song frozen with no option but to turn the unit off and then on again to get any functions to work (not to mention rendering alot of CDRs useless and a waste of my time), I took it into Circuit City after having it for just over a month. Since Circuit City's policy is no refunds after that, I took it in to be repaired at one of their service centers. They had it for almost 3 weeks and replaced the CBA recorder in it. Not too long after I got it back the same occured and I brought it back again and after the same amount of time, another CBA recorder had been replaced. The problems continued. I finally called Philips customer support to discover that 80 minute CDRs are not compatible with this model. Now why would Circuit City give free 80 minute CDRs with a model that's incompatible? They say they didn't know and eventually gave me 30 TDK 74 minute CDRs after I contacted the company online. Also, why doesn't Philips tell you this in the manual? How is one to know? Actually, it does make very good recordings when it's working right(the only reason I give it a generous 2 out of 5). However, it still freezes up during a song once in a while, even with 74 minute CDRs and you have to shut it off and on just to get the wells open. Forget about your recorded CDR at that point, it's useless and a waste of time and money. Like some others who have said negative things about the customer support, I pretty much got the same kind of useless advice. This model has problems, and I think Philips has a tough time with damage control issues. If you buy this model, expect the real possibility of having to deal with these problems. As for me, if the problems continue to persist regularly, I'll be looking into another brand, but this time I'll research better. The amount of frustration, waste of time, and money on wasted CDRs just isn't worth it. Although I'm surprised how many reviewers actually liked it, isn't it amazing how many also had similar problems?
camera did not work at all installed uninstalled program a few times all for nothing camera just did not work, said it was new but i think more refurbished returned for my money back, i was very disapointed about this product.
I have a first generation sylvania dvd recorder that can record up to 8x, and yet these discs (for which I had high hopes for since I had bought the older memorex 4x dvd-rs way back when that came with a regular sized dvd case did work flawlessly) these discs, just didn't work. They look nice and everything coming with the newer slimline dvd cases, but yeah they didn't seem to work with my player. Maybe because its older, who knows. I caution you on buying this , or maybe it will work better with newer recorders. But these were supposed to work I mean it says 4x on it.I have 8 left , I'm not gonna use these right now. I'll buy a newer recorder and see if it does the same thing.
I have had this drive for two months and three days. During that time I have done nothing unusual with it. It has stayed on my desk, which is cool and well-ventilated.Several days ago I noticed that the drive was making a tad more noise than usual. Today I began having problems accessing many of my files; accessing certain files is incredibly slow, in some cases to the point that I can never open or transfer a file.Thank God I had a backup of this drive. I will never purchase a Maxtor drive again. This is completely unacceptable. It's 2006; a hard drive should last more than 2 months.
Title says it all, fiddled with it for 3 days and never got it up and running. No tech support so you are on your own. And I built the system I was installing it on from parts so I have some small grasp of what I was doing.
I've used Sony am/fm headphone radios for years and have never had one so difficult to program, tune or wear. The product arrived without the manual(brand new). After finally figuring out how to set the channels,I had the painful misfortune of trying to wear the thing with the "ear daggers" poking into my ears. The headband is very hard to adjust and no matter what you do...the ear microphones push solidly and painfully into the ear canal. You can wear them for about five minutes, tops.I don't recommend this radio at all.
Purchased a pair of these. First off each speaker handles both right and left. They hsould mention this in the description better. One was broken and the sound was pretty terrible. I'm probably going to dismantle it and try to wire up other speakers inside since the wiring is already burried and in conduit. I'd stay away. I thought because they were pricey the'd be decent quality..i was wrong.
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.
I just bought this phone for my office. The quality of the recorded outgoing message is so poor that you can barely understand it. I bought this phone because it had the built in answering machine but I have switched over to my phone company's voice mail because this phone's answering machine is just unusable.Static is bad with the cordless phone. The receiver on the corded phone is so strangely designed that I can barely hold it up to my ear &amp; mouth at the same time.I do not recommend buying this phone.
I recently ordered these and was very disappointed with the sound quality. I contacted the seller concerning the problem and was ignored. It wasn't good to recieve a faulty product but the lack of communication and service was horrible. I wouldn't purchase this item from this seller.
Do not sneeze around this cheaply constructed product or it might crack! Extremely thin plastic construction.I have already cracked the dvd receptor and there are times that it will not open up to load or unload.
These earphones are tuned too much toward the high end. In other words, too much treble, not enough bass. A workaround is the EQ setting on your iPod. When set to "Small Speakers," these earphones sound quite good, since that setting effectively reduces the highs and boosts the lows. "Treble Reducer" was the next best setting. But that's neither here nor there. These earphones should perform well at the normal setting, especially at this price point.Initially, I thought it might be a problem with fit. All the included eartips were too large for me, and if you don't get these buds placed snug inside your ears, they will sound tinny. But I found another workaround. I discovered the smaller eartips from my Maximo 490 earphones fit the Metros, so I ordered some replacement tips off eBay. With the smaller tips, I get a nice, snug fit, but the treble-heavy sound quality persists when set to "normal" EQ mode. I noticed another reviewer found all the eartips too small, so I guess you can't please everybody. But earphones at this price point should have more fit options.
Well an Ipod is basically about music and this does mate well with my Denon receiver and surround sound system. The sound is excellent once you balance the remote volume with your systems volume. As so many others are saying the problems arise with the remote itself. It is very tempermental and often requires several pushes of the button to change songs or perform other navigations. It also seems like there is a very narrow line-of-sight ability between the remote and the dock. Sitting off center can often render the remote useless (not good). Also, I couldn't find a way to shuffle songs within a playlist. I could either play a playlist in order or shuffle the entire Ipod library . . . but couldn't shuffle within a playlist (not good).It has the ability to display various screen savers on your television which are mostly pretty cheezy, primitive and silly. I didn't care for a single one personally. Most oddly it will NOT display photos within your Ipod at all! However, it supposedly will display videos stored on your Ipod. This makes zero sense. I'm not into album art and that's good because you aren't going to get any! I'll sum it up by saying it's a great dock for audio but all the other features are either junk in performance or non-existant. DLO (or someone else) can indeed improve this product and when they do "THAT" will be a killer product.
I bought this mouse to replace an aging wireless Microsoft Mouse Optical. It is nicely shaped but it scans poorly. My wife and I have had problems with the cursor jumping several cm up the screen so that we click on unintended objects. Different surfaces do not improve matters, including a high tech mouse pad. I have changed back to my old mouse. This is not the first time I have had a bad experience with Logitech mice, despite what others have written.
It is a real shame that IBM does not currently offer this notebook preloaded with Linux, nor did IBM push Intel to release their long-promised Centrino wi-fi drivers for linux.The hardware quality and features is good, but the software could be better. Smartsuite? Give me a break!. Unless IBM open sources their office suite, nobody will take it seriously.It would be much better if IBM would swallow their pride, get over the "Not Invented Here" syndrome, and bundle StarOffice 7 or OpenOffice 1.1.Creating and selling a notebook with a "Designed for Windows XP" sticker is a real shame, specially since Microsoft is out to destroy IBM.And like I said, the bundled software could be better, and I really think IBM should give users a dual-boot Linux/Windows system as the very least, if not a 100%-linux option saving the cost of the Windows XP license.I recommend the SONY Vaio PCG-Z1VA notebook instead of thishttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000D8ZDL/For the same price of the IBM T40, you get a 1.6 Ghz mobile CPU (the IBM is 1.5), Centrino Wi-Fi, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, a 60 Gb hard disk (the T40 is only 40gb), a more attractive selection of software, and TWO TIMES MORE MEMORY (512 mb on the Sony Vaio vs. 256mb on the IBM), the vaio also weights less and is visually more attractive.
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.
Purchased the Magellan SportTrak Pro less than 3 years ago. Discovered that the additional software needed to make the device useable was expensive ($100+ fro street info, another $100+ for topo stuff). The screen is too small. This unit is better suited as a last resort emergency device. The unit, when it got a little wet, totally died (it's supposed to be water proof!). I have read that a lot of customers have had problems with the unit's case integrity. I would not recommend this product or any Magellan product to anyone.
Update following Mr.Mountain's counter: (Original review below)I had repeatedly asked Xincom tech support about the issue of binding and each time they told me to use the "Custom Virtual Server" feature which does allow port binding. As I stated, this mode and several other modes like it don't work well. Such a server cannot be accessed from the LAN! Totally useless if, like me, you use a laptop for email and don't want to reconfigure it each time you go somewhere or return to base. Xincom admitted this was a problem but thought it had been fixed in the latest firmware (not so).Although Xincom provide basic clear help and help screens, detailed help is often missing. One solution (that they do suggest) is to use the thing in transparent mode purely for load balancing, and use another router behind it. Or you could buy a linksys and be done with it which is what I wish I had done.The current firmware at time of writing (and two previous revisions that I tried) have bugs and quirky behaviour. Many times attempts to configure a server simply result in an unhelpful error message. When and if the custom virtual server features of the unit actually work, I'd give it 4 or 5 stars. For now, 2 which is perhaps generous because it actually doesn't work!Mr. Mountain Bike guy apparently doesn't yet have a unit (so it's beyond me how he can review it). If he wants to use more than one static IP per WAN (e.g. to run several different servers on different IP's) then I suspect he will revise his rating (once he actually becomes a user) to be more like mine. If he only wants to use one IP per WAN, I think he'll be very happy.It's interesting that Mr Mountain got an email response out of Xincom - I never achieved that. Perhaps they are more responsive BEFORE you buy the thing!Original Review===============I have cable and DSL broadband connections. The DPG503 works reliably enough in its most basic mode of operation but appears to have lots of issues in configuration. In particular I haven't suceeded in getting some of the virtual server features to work properly. For instance, my DSL and cable both come with one dynamic and 5 static IP's. To use SMTP I need to bind a local server port to a specific DSL WAN static IP. While the feature is available, and actually works when accessed from the internet, the server is UNAVAILABLE from within my LAN if accessed by its global IP address. The most basic port forwarding mode does work but that means that 50% of my email goes out via the wrong ISP and often gets rejected (as in the basic mode you can't bind an IP or port to a specific WAN or IP).Maybe a future software upgrade will fix the problems. I've wasted many hours. Tech support is accessable by phone but is somewhat lacking. My emails to them have never been replied to. If they fix the bugs (which you might think were quite basic) I'd be a very happy customer, in the meantime I'd advise against buying this unit if you have more than one IP per WAN and want to assign specific global static IP's / ports to local servers. Look at Linksys instead. If you simply want to run parrallel ISP's with a single IP each, I'd definately recommend this unit.
I have a high-end Boston Acoustics HD radio that I use in my bathroom. I had been using an old TV rabbit ears, which worked quite well, but looked crappy. I bought the TERK AM/FM thinking I would get great reception and great looks. Well, it looks good anyway. When I move around in the bathroom, the volume goes from way too loud to almost inaudible, which is not only annoying, but makes the antenna almost useless. I can move only 6 inches or from a distance as far as 10 feet and it happens. I expected better. The rabbit ears never had this problem!I contacted TERK (Audiovox)and they emailed me immediately and told me to call customer technical support. I did. The first thing they did was to ask for the model number, so I gave them the number on the antenna. No, that was not the model number - it's not on the antenna; you have to get it off the box! Which, of course, I threw away after I installed the antenna. To say the least, the tech guy seemed irritated at me and offered no help whatsoever.This is a disappointing product with less than great technical support. I can't recommend it to anyone. I guess I'll be digging out those old rabbit ears!
I have had this tablet for 5 mo. and have yet to have it work on any of 3 computers running Windows Me and 98. I have not gotten any response to 3 e-mail requests for tech support and a live phone call just puts you on indefinate hold. It appears that there is a problem with their drivers, but neither the one on the CD-rom, or the ones that can be downloaded from their site work. This is one of the worst products and customer service I have encountered in 20+ years of working with pc's. Don't waste you money on this piece of garbage!
Microphone failed completely after 2 days. Until then it was the best head set I have tried yet.
Got this to replace the mfr-specific docks that go with laptops. The video works well enough, as others have indicated. Plug in a keyboard and mouse, and the fun begins.The dock comes with its own software, which it is recommended to use to Eject. So, if you have a keyboard or mouse plugged in, the Eject is refused because it would disconnect a Human Interface Device. What a concept! Give me a dock for my HIDs, then refuse to work as designed because I have plugged in HIDs.Hardware: 5 stars, does everything it should.Software: 1 star, functional but has serious flaws.
First of all technical service is really bad. I bought my notebook two months back. Sometimes (not always) my new laptop was not booting at all. I called up Compaq. The call went to India. I was told that I need to poke into the reset button located at the bottom of notebook and discharge static electricity. He said exactly "you need to do that once in two week, sir". Give me a break! That reset button is not regular use - once in a week. Anybody knows that. Then another day I called up, and the call went China. She asked me to give the list of softwares I installed. I gave her the list - Yahoo Dialup, Photoshop. She suspected that one of these softwares is causing problem. "Who knows, your Photoshop may be causing problem". Give me another break!!!! A software is causing system not to reboot (that is not even a system software or device driver, it's a imgae processing software)!!!! She asked me to format the disk and install Window XP again. I did that and as expected, the problem did not go away. Eventually after one months of ordeal, calling technical support more than 10 times (not to mention how long I had to wait for each call), they asked me to send it to Compaq repair service center. They found problem in hard-disk and replaced it.Bottom line, Compaq technical support is bad. Thousands of people in India and China are recruited by Compaq/HP and given a month crash course, and suddenly within one month they become technical experts to solve the problems. But the real fact is that, their intention is not to support, but somehow convince the customers to live with the problem. Otherwise why on the earth someone asks me to use the reset button every week. Is that a responsible answer from the company who sold me the notebook? In that one month, I understood couple of things- all the technical support guys are given a huge book problem list and their answers. They know nothing practical about the notebooks (probably they never saw the notebooks they are providing technical support for ). So whenever customer calls up, they go through the list and try to find the "matching" problem. Whatever the answer they get for that "matching" problem - that's the answer. Now they will ask you to follow few steps and "solve" (???) the problem. They really don't care if that is REALLY solving the problem or customer is satisfied. "Answer" is answer - problem solved. If you ask them again, then you will get some vague answers - "you have to use reset button one in a week".- They try to avoid any repair at Repair Center. I believe all the technical support guys are instructed to avoid making service order as much as possible. They will try to avoid making a service order any possible way (I wild guess is that any service order effects their performance review). I think it's fair game to minimizing service order for repair. People should not send their computer to repair center for trivial reason that can be solved by technical support - especially all the software issues. But when it is not getting solved after calling three times (certainly not 10 times), and it's clear that the problem certainly not a software issue, then they should be forthcoming to make a repair order. But it was not the case. They simply try to avoid that, until you are fed up and frustrated.- All the technical support guys are instructed to be VERY polite, but I don't think they are instructed to deliver good and effective support. You will hear "sorry for the inconvenience", but at the end you will get a vague answer. Ironic...cheap labor.I paid [$$$] for warranty and I do not think that this kind of service worths that much.
We had ours about 5 mo months and the CD player no longer works. The radio works, however we bought it as a CD player. We're looking for a new one..
I have owned this product for about a year. I hooked it up and the hot keys do not work. I put it away and then about a 9 months later tried it again and updated the firmware and it still does not work. I am using a Dynex multimedia keyboard and when you click the and feature other than my computer it bring up a context window. AVOID THIS DEVICE IT IS JUNK AND IOGEAR WILL NOT SUPPORT IT.
This item does the job it advertises, but the older models were much more durable. The output cable has to be "just so" or the feedback is awful. The older model let you control the i-pod from the dock with much more ease. I wish I had spent a few dollars more and purchased something of better quality.
This is the perfect television for the person who has too much money and a second television. Having had mine for almost 4 years now, I have replaced the lamp three times and am now having to replace the "ballast". If you pay full retail, that would be an additional $1400.00 in parts and service. Fortunately, some people are selling the lamps (without the housings) and ballast kits at way below repair shop prices. Even at that, this was a television which should have had a formal recall from Panasonic a long time ago. I guess sometimes technology doesn't make life easier (at least not based on my blood pressure). Consider another television...any other television.
Not only did I find this wouldn't install on one of my PCs, since installing it on the second I've had problems with the device not being recognised. I'm not an iPod owner so I've no idea if it's better or worse than one of those but so far the experience with my Zune has been poor.What sold it for me actually was the idea that I could share my songs, even if only to be played three times but I'm finding that that it's only specific songs I can share and there's no immediate way of telling which ones they are.I don't mind the look of it so much and the interface seems nice enough but for me it has to be easy to use and my experience so far is that it isn't. I'll probably return it.
My family had a trip to Toronto couple months ago. Because of the trip, I purchased a GPS (Garmin nuvi 360). Since we went there in 2 vehicles, we borrowed a Tomtom One from our friends for the 2nd car. The nuvi 360 was the main GPS we were using on the trip, because I hv 2 coworkers who purchased Garmin branded GPS, and both of them are very much satisfied with their Garmin GPS! The tomtom One for us was just a backup GPS in case the 2nd car of us got lost on the way. So, I had the chance to compare nuvi 360 and Tomtom One. When we went from one destination to another, we inputted the address on both GPS. It seems to me that the route on both GPS getting to the same destination is different, time is different too. But I don't think it's a big deal, as there was usually only couple minutes time difference. But, in one instance, we tried to get to a hotel in Toronto, my nuvi 360 has no problem to locate the hotel. However, the Tomtom One couldn't recognize/ find the street the hotel locates, that means we weren't able to locate the hotel on the TomTom One. It turned out that we needed to look at the route shown on nuvi 360, and looked at the second-to-the-last step on the route to get the street name of the intersection. And then inputted that street name on TomTom One to find the route. I'm glad that I purchased Nuvi 360, instead of TomTom brand's GPS. I highly recommended Garmin to all my friends and coworkers, who are seeking to buy a GPS. TomTom One is much cheaper than nuvi 360. But, ask yourself, what is the reason u buy a GPS? Answer: able to locate the destination on your GPS. u want a peace of mind. If the map on your GPS is outdated, and u might not able to locate a destination on your GPS one day. Why are u spend your money for it then??!!! If u really don't want to spend more $ on a Garmin's GPS, u could choose TomTom branded GPS, however, please make sure that u update the map on your TomTom one by paying $ to purchase a latest map from them.
Received the iAudio U2 2 GB MP3 Player with FM Tuner (Black)promtly and was excited to use it but there is some issue withplaying different music formats. It is currently ONLY playing mp3format even though it says it plays all formats. I tried reformattingmy music through I-Tunes but nothing has changed. Does it have to dowith installation of their software on my mac? Or something else?
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 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.
I recently purchased this camera because its the first wi-fi capable camera I've seen. And I've previously owned 2 Kodak digital cameras and been pleased with them. They provide decent picture quality, are generally reliable, and small enough to carry so I can leave my Canon Digital Rebel at home when the need for photographs is just simple snapshots. I end up losing them or damaging them, but that's another story.There are a lot of things to be pleased about with this camera. Although the 4MP is not by any means the best resolution for camera in this price range (most are at least 5-6MP), I'm willing to concede having only 4MP because I really don't need more for snapshots. The video is a cool, but the results are jerky. Since Kodak is now re-engineering themselves away from film and more towards digital, you'd expect better.I loved the lens. The pictures are relatively sharp and in fairness to Kodak, this is the best Easy Share camera I have had, picture wise.The biggest negative for me though, is the wi-fi implimentation...If they sold this camera for $329 with the wi-fi card built in, they'd sell a million.I had my camera 2 weeks and shipped it back because I can't justify the cost. For camera quality, I would rate it 3 or 4 stars, but they get 1 star because it's overpriced. Pure and simple...
I just received my camera last week, and haven't yet discovered and experimented with all of its functions, but I've already run into a few problems.The biggest problem I'm having so far is taking pictures at night. Depending on the flash setting, the pictures either come out really over-exposed, or blurry- and it takes forever for it to even take the pictures! My last camera (Canon Powershot) took very crisp and well-lit night shots, and didn't have a very long lag between pushing the button and taking the picture.I was very excited when I found this camera online for so cheap and with such perfect reviews. My main point is BEWARE. The camera is cheap- and you get what you pay for.
I bought a unit from GO Video and experienced horrors with their customer service as mentioned in other reviews.My unit came without any of the accessories and after 6 weeks of talking to more than a half dozen people (with more runaround than you can even begin to imagine) at go video, I still have a unit that will not work.avoid this manufacturer!!
JVC didn't consider aerodynamics when they designed this headphone. The HAW300RF flies awkward, when you throw it against a preferably hard surface. Also, it requires several impacts before breaking and doesn't shatter to a million pieces taking out the fun from even destroying it L (also it causes serious dents on the wall)Buy a porcelain panda to put on the top of your TV! you're better off.If you bought this already... My advice is, just simply don't turn it on.But if you do, first expect that you have to "tune" it to thefrequency the transmitter (the base unit) *questionably* operates on. You have to toy with it for a good while to get a VERY! lo-fi signal at best. (DO NOT expect a Hi-Fi sound or even anything near)Now the fun comes! The unit occasionally loses the signal by turning your head one way or another and 120dB white noise will cut bat shaped Halloween cookies from your eardrums. I guess the idea is that after the third time this happens, you won't be able to tell the difference between Hi-Fi and Lo-Fi anyway, so you'll stop complaining about the sound quality.Another funny design trick is that the base unit automatically turns off after a certain [short] period of silence. For example when you're searching for a song on a tape. ... what happens is when the base unit turns itself off, the head unit blasts a full throttle brain damage level noise... right through your head. I was witnessed several times breaking Charles Austin's world record of the high jump (that's 2.39m!)Very disappointing. Unusable
The had not problem with delivery and replacing one of the two D-link DNS 323 that I purchased. Amazon did a great job. When I call D-Link for help on their software which came with the system, keep me on hold. The technical support do not know their product at all. If you purchase this product you may want to purchase a better software package to improve D-Link system.
This is built very cheaply. I've only used it twice because it doesn't stay in. When the car is on a bumpy road, it works it's way out.
I am hoping that people read this and take this into consideration before dismissing me as an idiot who isn't tech-savvy.I bought the Sansa M230 after reading a ton of great comments about it. However, my complaint isn't that I can't figure out how to turn the player on or off, that the buttons are "too small", that I can't find a place to download music, or that the player is ugly.Rather, I am sad to say that my player locks up when shuffling rapidly through the song database. It seems that it frequently freezes up and that I have to remove the battery in order to restart it. It really sucks to have to pop out your battery while running on the treadmill. Everything else is good though. You're rolling the dice on this one guys!
This is a complete piece if crap. It worked for all of 5-minutes and the manufacturer would have nothing to do with a repair or replacement.
I purchased this power cord for a Garmin 276 gps. I specifically wanted the one clearly pictured on the website that has the 90 deg bend at the end. I bought 2. I received the item and it does not fit the 276. The contacts are correctly placed but the rubber type product that is meant for a press fit into the gps is too small in diameter and the cord immediately falls out. The end of this cord is straight and not the 90 deg. It is packaged as a Garmin product with the 276c clearly on the package so I do not know where the problem lies. I tried to contact Antonline but they do not provide for any human to contact to explain/rectify the problem so I ended up sending the cords back and eating the shipping each way. Will never buy from Antonline again.Garmin 12-Volt Adapter Cable for GPSMap 276C (010-10516-00) I would personally verify with any vendor offering this product.
After being "ripped off" for years, finally decided to purchase another printer. The Canon ink cartridges are MUCH too expensive and they need to be replaced MUCH too often.Now, I have a Epson and I no longer have that problem. Have the Epson Stylus NX215 All in One printer and although I've only had it a short time, I can already tell that I've solved the problem w/ Canon. Also, with the Epson, I can keep track of the ink use for each color.
worked great for one year, then died 15 days after the warranty was up. I've had reliability problems with other smartdisk products too.
just horrible build quality, space bar especially the right side of the space bar have a high tendency to stick once pressed and won't return back into position.one day my cat walked on top of the keyboard and one of my keys just popped out of the socket permanently, not recommended, and going back to the elite keyboard
I must say, These Memorex CD-Rs are no good. I have a HP CD-Writer Plus, and I can burn perfect on all other brands of CD-Rs (Maxell, Fujifilm, ACER) But I tried these Memorex CD-Rs and I have nothing but problems. Music, Data, whatever you want to do, they just will not work!
I bought this cordless trackman to put in my office,I have two optical trackmans (not cordless) at home,I've been using them for more than 2 years now.The placement of the ball does feel awkward: theball sits in the way of your middle finger. Afterlittle use it started to give me wrist pain. Thetrackman wheel has the ball under the thumb, whichis far more comfortable. I'll let you know if Iget used to this new setup.The drag-lock button is stuck, it does not click.After a little bit of inspection, I found out thatit has been pushed in by the transparent packaging.I'll be returning this one for an exchange. I hopethis is not a common problem.
I currently use trackball to manipulate graphics 8 hours a day six days a week. I've recently developed wrist pain so I decided to change to a trackball that would use different fingers for the functions. I have done this before with the Logitech Trackman (the one with the teal ball) and the results were quite satisfactory. But it wasn't optical and the spring-loaded metal directors have worn out. So I assumed that Logitech's newest optical trackball would be a sure-fire solution. It was not. I set up the software and set all of the options (I know how to do this) and fine-tuned them again and again. The result was totally unacceptable. This trackball is so inaccurate that even when expanding graphics to 200% it is almost impossible to click on a single pixel.
Same issue here..Continues to shut off after 20-30 seconds of use. Seems to occur more often when trying to watch a DVD. Purchased it at Sears and they no longer have it in stock. I purchased the replacement package from Sears as well... so much for that money being well spent...Our remote worked for about three months with hardly any use at all...What a piece of garbage! Shame on Disney!
We purchased this camera specifically for taking pictures at our wedding last year, and the pictures came out dark and grainy. Minus one star.Agreeing with another reviewer, the batteries could last a little longer. Minus another star.Also, if you want to be at all spontaneous, this may not be the right camera for you. It takes forever to turn on and to switch from camera to preview mode and back again. Also, it defaults to the triple flash for red-eye reduction, which I would rather not use all the time. That's three stars downIt is small, though. And easy to use. For that I will give 2 stars. But if I had to do it over again, I would have purchased a different camera.
I bought this because the original XM adapter cassette I received with my radio about 7 years finally wore out. This adapter seemed a lot cheaper. The quality was poor, and the sound quality was pretty bad. It works without problem, it just doesn't sound good.
I bought this unit recently (actually the V61 model, which is the same tube) and returned it because of the poor color. I'm not going to go into details here, but if you're interested, read my review on audioreview.com under the V61 unit.Basically, the tube is incapable of producing a white color - it's pink instead. If you watch a hockey game, you'll see what I mean. The ice is pink. Look at the unit in a store and compare it to, say a nearby Sony or JVC - you'll see the pink tone in the Toshiba. What's worse - you can't adjust the pink out of the picture. Adjusting the tint control just makes everything green.I like Toshiba as a brand, but their large direct-view TV tubes are poor (32&quot; &amp; 36&quot;). However, the clarity is EXCELLENT. The clarity impresses you in the store enough to buy the set, until you get it home and all the flesh tones are pink. I adjusted the controls to no avail and even bought a DVD disc specifically for setting the sharpness, brightness, color and tint, but it didn't help.I thought I had a bad set until I looked at all the other sets at the store. Again, if you're interested, read my review on audioreview.com ... COMPARE THE COLOR BEFORE YOU BUY THIS SET!
Great product design but worked only once... not reliable and I can not play any dvd videos. Headed for the scrap heap!!!!
I've tried these speakers for 6 months and could not get a clean signal from my transmitter to the speakers. This resulted in an awful hissing noise. My experience was the same whether I was running off of batteries or off of the AC adapter. The distance between the transmitter and speakers was between 5ft (line of sight) and 10ft (through drywall).If you are expecting the quality of 900Mhz cordless phones, look elsewhere.For what it's worth, my RCA WSP150 speakers were refurbished.I have put these bulky duds to rest.
I believe that what I got, is not what was being advertised on your web-page.The day after receiving my Blue-ray disks when I received my new Blue-ray writer I noticed that the disks were not rewritable disk and then sent Amazon an email with a link where the disk's that I wanted showed a picture of what I wanted but in type was advertising a different product. Granted, I could not find the page were I ordered from but it was the same company and the same disks being advertised. I was told that I should contact the seller of the disks and address my concerns. I did this and even sent them a copy of a link where what was on the web is not what was being sold. (Faults Advertising) in my opinion and then I was not offered the opportunity to send what I got back for what I thought I had ordered but that it was just basically to bad for me.My rating is not on the product but on the company selling it.
Sounds like the perfect solution for my home.... but, this machine was dead on arrival. A horrible buzzing sound comes from the unit whenever a speaker is selected. In addition, there was a missing connector in the back. Now I have to return this thing..... which might be another pain.
I ordered two 1gb ram sticks to fully upgrade and old computer and they were supposed to be brand new, however this was not the case. When I inserted one of the ram sticks the computer wouldn't even boot and I knew something wasn't right when I looked at the other stick because it was missing the warranty sticker on the side of it but I plugged it in anyway. Turns out that one stick didn't work at all and the other stick was only 512mb so at this point I could confirm that neither of these sticks were new. I really like amazon but this was very disappointing but I was able to return them for a refund without any hassle which is good. If you need to by ram I would say do it from one of the other more trusted computer part stores that are out there.
I have owned a Finepix 2800, 3800,5000,and 7000. I bought this camera thinking it would be a more up to date camera, and more like a DSLR. Unfortunately, I have taken about 500 photos with this camera, and the quality of the photos is not as good as my S7000 that I had to sell to buy this one. In fact every other Fujifilm camera I have takes clearer pics than this one. The pics that I took with this camera are dark, and grainy with noise in all modes. The viewfinder on this camera is almost useless, unless you are close to what you are shooting. However, the manual lense is a nice touch. The auto focus on the otherhand is terrible. The best part of the whole camera is that it has a really nice LCD display. It is very sharp, and can move into several different positions. Sadly, I wish I had my S7000 back. From now on, I think I will consider moving up to a DSLR
Although these MAY be fine quality, they ARE NOT what I was expecting to receive.They are advertised as "Cables To Go" (CTG) CAT 6 patch cables, and what I received is NOT a CTG product. They are "Made in China" (maybe CTG are too), NO brand name on the package, and are definitely NOT in a CTG package, as I also ordered 5 foot cables at the same time, and those ARE in CTG bags.BEWARE that you may not get Cables To Go brand.
I bought this, and hear the buzzing as well... Perhaps there's some sort of simple grounding problem or something, but it's not worth my time to try to keep exchanging on the hope I'm lucky enough to get one that does not buzz...I'll be looking for other options, and I'd suggest you do the same...
I was shopping for a decent DSLR film camera, and saw this camera. It says it is a DSLR, but to a film student, that can be very misleading. This is only a professional photography camera, which would be great if I only did photography. Again, I'm a film student; I make movies, not pictures/protraits/photography. Do not purchase this if you are into making films. This will be a waste of money for you.
I have used MS ergonomic keyboards since the original Natural Keyboard in 1994. I have been a huge fan of the line until this keyboard. For some reason, the keyboard I ordered from Amazon is nothing like the 4000 I've been using at my work for the past 2 years. This keyboard seems to drop keystrokes (particularly the spacebar) and there is no known workaround. Unfortunately, since this is an inconsistent issue with this keyboard, I didn't realize it was a problem until it was out of the time period that I could return the unit to Amazon.com -- so now I'm stuck with it.I have since replaced it with aLogitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro. Aside from a slightly different keyboard layout which I'll have to get used to, I'm much happier with that keyboard -- no problems with the spacebar, very responsive keyboard, and no stiff keys aside from the function keys.
I like Sony products, but was disappointed with this one. I've had it for about 5 months and the skipping keeps getting worse and worse. It also has recently started to stop playing for a few seconds then kicking back in - very annoying. No dropping or damage of any kind has occurred to the unit, so I can only assume it's poor maunfacture quality, and, of course, all this started to happen after the warranty was up. I do like the remote, but it has an annoying loud beep when used. I'm shopping for another car ready CD player to replace it - it won't be a Sony.
This is the worst CD writer i have ever used. The driver froze my OS( windows 2000). The service folk at HP blamed it on my dell laptop USB port.. However i bought a mitsumi cd writer and it was plug and play.. Don't even waste money on this. To sell it they have included some nice extras free which you can buy anyway for about $...
I've had the camcorder for a while now, and was hoping to be able to use the USB streaming feature to make small computer movies and send them to my friends and family overseas. Although the camcorder is good the included software is weak and the USB streaming makes a very choppy poor quality AVI file. I recently got a new computer and could not find the device driver disk that came with the camcorder. Sony technical support was a joke and they ended up trying to sell me a driver for my camcorder. So now I have a camcorder that I can plug into my TV or record onto a VHS (Do people still use VHS?) but any dreams I have of putting something on my computer are fading fast. I'm going to have to find a new way to send my parents the video I took of my new house.Frankly in this day and age an analogue camcorder is a waste of money.
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.
these suck ... pretty good sound if you stand perfectly still, if you plan to move around when listening to music the cord makes a rubbing noise that you hear from the headphones ... waste of money
After less than two months of light use this product has failed -- My cameras report a memory card failure, and it won't take a low level format. Based on this experience I would avoid this brand and this seller. Seller -- if you're out there -- want to send me a replacement that actually works? I didn't think so.
I wasted a couple hours of life on this JUNK.Decides for itself when you want to change inputs.If you push the button, 50% of time it fails to correctly hold new signal after user button press, swapping you back to other machine. The other half of the time it never finds the new signal and swaps you back to the first machine.
This the very first of many usb drives that was NOT recognized by my powerpc mac mini. The light comes on and I hear a clicking sound, but thats it. If it requires a power cord to function, then I just *WAY* over-paid for a non-portable 100Gb disk.
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 have owned this product for almost 2 years and the ONLY reason--I cannot send it back!! "Notorious P.A.T." stated that it takes 20 seconds to initialize. I WISH! Mine takes anywhere from 1 to 2 minutes!The 3-inch CD says it is the "Driver for Windows". The only drivers I saw are for the Photobank Jukebox and MediaScan. Nothing for the unit itself.And besides when you insert the CD, it does not start up. I always have to go into the Windows Directory to find it. That's how I found out the unit drivers are not there.Plus, the files on the CD are for Windows 98--NO upgrades. I believe this is one of the reasons why the unit is selling so cheap.The other reason? After doing an extensive web search I found that the company (NHJ Limited) went out of business soon after distribution.So please! Save your money. Better yet, put a little extra with it and purchase an IPod instead--or even a Zune! Anything but this piece of junk!P.S.: I guess this product wouldn't be so bad if the company would have at least supported software upgrades.
Focus=Slow it's a deal breaker for me. I'm getting the 80-200 2.8- Yeah it costs more but as they say the poor man pays twice.
This item is a waste of your time. I was hesitant due to the low price but gave it a shot as some of the reviews were OK. Right away the ipod nano did not fit right in the interchangeable adapters. Once I got it to fit with a little trimming, the unit burned out in about 15 minutes. I was ashamed of the gift I bought on Christmas. Luckily, the return process was easy but I lost out on the shipping charges. You get what you pay for I guess.
This unit should be a simple (but effective) AV switcher box.If it worked as advertised, it would be a welcome 5-star solution for many a household.However, ours has never functioned properly from day one.The picture still cuts out randomly, while the audio continues.This is a problem that is well documented with these units. We chose to buy one anyway, because we couldn't find a similar unit in this price range. We were warned and we proceeded anyway.Now we're seriously shopping for a REAL replacement. We'll pay more, if necessary. In the end, the inexpensive $159 price tag is irrelevant. It's inexpensive price will quickly become insignificant, when the picture keeps cutting out during movies, concerts etc.I never write reviews. However, this unit has been so reliably unreliable, that I felt compelled. You've been warned.
I bought this not to save money, but based on the positive reviews.I don't think it is a great product.USE: running on treadmill (so far)(therefore some higher background noise)PRO:- low price- build quality adequateCON:- two cords (which I didn't initially see in photo) - cumbersome when running- low sensitivity- bass not impressiveSPECS:Driver: 30 mmFR: 16 - 22k Hz (usually not useful in evaluating headphones)Sensitivity: 100 dB/mWImpedance: 24 ohmPower handling capacity: 1000 mW (*IEC)Cord: 1.3mMass: 65g (2.3oz) (without cord)
This router was such a peice of junk, that I don't see how they keep selling them. It was a nightmare to set up and took me forever to get it to communicate with my laptop. Then when I finally got it to see my laptop it ran so slow that it took a long time just to load a page. The dlink rep told me to return it, so I did and the second one did link up, but it dropped the connection all the time and was unusable. Then it kept getting worse and finally I couldn't even hard wire into it and get into the admin of it. I'm still looking for a n router that is actually fast and works. Wish I could rate it with no stars.
This product is not what I expected. I am sorry I purchased it. I have since found what I wanted at another retailer. Big disappointment.
Useless. Whatever your laptop, all this will do is raise it 3/4 of an inch off the table or desktop. A worthless piece of plastic.It kind of works if I prop it up on several books though keyboard still in awful position. However, I had this propped up on books before, it worked OK, and the books were free.Wish I could give it zero stars.
I bought this unit and popped it into my APC XS1000 which had been working fine for years but was requiring a new battery.The battery shipped to me was an epic fail. Additionally, it can't be returned because of its toxic nature. So now I have two dead batteries that need special disposal and I'm out >$70. Better to just buy an updated backup unit.
very good - while it lasts. Bought 2 during past 2 years, each lasted approx. 6 months before breaking down/
Now before I go on I will say the the sound quality is great, (at least until they fall apart) and if sound is the "only" requirement than they are as good as anything out there, BUT, if you care about workmanship steer clear, as they are manufactured with fiber board i.e. MDF.Now you will hear from many apologists (many whom I suspect are members of the Klispch product marketing team that will also most likely attack this post) that it is a high quality MDF, expensive resins, blah, blah, (Kinda like Pulte telling ya that your home is made of a high quality Styrofoam) but at the end of the day it's just sawdust and glue!, and Klispch, don't for a second tell us that you butchered what was once the standard in both sound and build for anything else other than your bottom line.Now, before Klispch put profits before quality they used birch plywood to build their speakers, the standard in professional audio for multiple reasons such as durability, Birch plywood is much stiffer and lighter than MDF which gives it a useful property of having a higher frequency panel resonance for the same size. Also, if you bang the corner of your speaker with birch it may dent, but it wont crumble.SEND KLISPCH A MESSAGE, DO NOT BUY THEIR HERITAGE SPEAKERS UNLESS THEY KNOCK OFF THE BS AND GET BACK TO WHAT ONCE MADE THEM GREAT, SUPERIOR SOUND, AND SUPERIOR BUILD!!!!
I currently own a G2 and thought an upgrade was due. Unfortunately, my G5 arrived today with a dead pixel on the LCD. Dead pixels are a fairly common problem to digicams, so it wasn't a huge deal. Because of this, I knew I would be exchanging the G5 immediately but decided to take a few test photos first.Photos from the G5 had more of a grainy appearance and the purple fringing was way out of hand. I read this in reviews of the camera on dpreview.com and other places, but thought that the G5 still had to be an upgrade to the G5.It's simply not the case. Although the camera felt nicer in my hands and physically looks better (I'm partial to the black exterior) it was simply not worth the extra cash.I think most new users would be better off spending less on one of the earlier G series models than spending top dollar on a camera that doesn't live up to its expectations.I am so disappointed that I have no choice but to return my G5 to Amazon.
i have found stuff in better condition on craigslist, this guy had put it under like new condition when it should have been in poor condition.Plus it wasnt just cosmetic either, the battery doesnt hold a charge longer than 4 hours
The battery has a very short power supply, I have been generally disappointed with this purchase.
At first, this phone seemed like a terrific value. I read all the reviews, and it seemed like a solid pick. And it was. I work from home and use a headset every day, so this is a must-have for me. After four or five months, I started to occasionally get static on the line, which I could fix by wiggling the plug that goes into the phone jack. After eight months, there was so much static on the line that I couldn't hear anything else. I replaced the headset with another model and the problem is completely gone.So it looks like this product is only good for several months of use. If you're looking for a longer lasting model, spend a little more money and try something else. (Unless that's how long headsets are supposed to last?)
A well made bag, but the description is misleading....It reads "Waterproof bag holds 1-2 cameras and 3-4 lenses with room for accessories". You could possibly hold four small or medium lenses, without anything else and NO accessories. You could carry two camera bodies and some film but NO lenses. But there is no way to put two bodies, and 3-4 of the smallest lenses without removing all the padding and dividers - Then you'd might as well throw them all in a plastic sack and save your money.I bought this for a Digital Rebel and regular lens - a flash and one telephoto lens and two batteries. It is busting at the seams, and I have ordered the battery pack/grip to go onto the bottom of the camera so I'll probably have to reorder a larger one.If you want a good looking canon bag that is small and compact, you'll like it, and it is well made and worth the current cost, just remember it is smaller than the description would lead you to believe.....
I bought this product because I wanted POE capability for my new IP phone system. It worked great for about 7 months then all of a sudden died. After talking at length with the phone technicians I got an RMA from the manufacturer but I still had to return the box at MY OWN expense. I received the replacement 10 days later. For 6 months or so, switch # 2 worked fine then all of a sudden, it also died. It's not like we were riding it very hard; we only used a fraction of the available ports. As before, I had to send it back to TrendNet AT MY OWN EXPENSE. While waiting for the replacement switch to arrive, I decided that I really didn't need POE and could make do with a lot fewer ports. I bought a nice little workhorse switch from the local office supply store and it works flawlessly. TrendNet switch # 3 is still in its original packaging in a little-used corner of the server room.I considered sending this to my company's remote office which has a very small network of only 3 PCs and 1 phone currently serviced by a cheapo SOHO router. I decided against it because I simply can't justify the expense of flying out to Chicago to sort out the mess when the thing dies again.I cannot recommend this product to anyone.
I have been building & upgradeing computers sinse 1982, I know what I'm doing. This system had problems the moment I started to set it up. it would not restart properly, so using system restore was out of the question. As the system restore feature must have a faultless restart or the system will not restore. Beside with a brand new out of the box computer system you should not have to ever use system restore. The system is featureless, One dvd-rw no second DVD or CD drive. A small hard drive and a moderate amout of RAM. And only a trial version of Symantecs Norton Security Suite pre-installed, along with the bottom of the barrel Vista Basic, no other bundled software. One could barely call thios an entry level computer. within 3 weeks it won't even turn on, totally DEAD. I give this system 2 Thumbs Down. Absolutely "NO BANG" for Your Buck! They make you rate this compter or they won't display review. I won't even rate this computer with one star...I give This a "NO STAR" Rating!!!
The LCD screen stopped working after a little over a year. It looks like static on the screen. It costs $239 and four weeks to get fixed. What a piece of junk! I am very, very disappointed and will not buy another Canon.
If jet aircraft are southing to you, this is your drive. If a dental drill does not bother you will playing music, this is your drive.This drive is insanely and obnoxiously loud.I had 3 and returned them. The LaCie drives are a better value and are quiet.
I purchased this MP3 player as my first one and I wish I hadn't. First off, the sound quality is horrible, I hear the backup vocals better than the lead vocals. I made every adjustment possible to equalizer but it still sounded like [that]. To make matter worse, the songs would pause themselves every 3 or 4 seconds. And finally, the FM reception is really, really bad. I definately would not recomend this player.
It was a nightmare - first I have to wait 17(!) days for delivery & when finally UPS delivered the system, I couldn't get any sound from it! I've tried everything and it didn't work. I shipped it back & I'm still waiting for my refund. Honestly that was the worst Amazon purchase I ever made. I never expected anything like this.
After a considerable amount of time, I decided it was time to augment my home network with a wireless system. I decided that there was no other option than to select hardware that supported WPA encryption. The WEP encryption is very weak (I have heard that it can take less than thirty seconds to crack), and the piece of mind is well worth the extra money. The Netgear router and pc card I purchased (WGR614v4 &amp; WG511v2 respectively) have worked flawlessly. The security upgrades to enable WPA were available on the Netgear site were easy to install, and once again - worked flawlessly. My disappointment came when I found that the pci card I purchased at the same time to use on a PC that was too difficult to wire in, was not going to work. The WG311 was supposed to have a firmware upgrade to WPA in the 'February timeframe' according to Netgear. This target has obviously come and gone. I have emailed Netgear several times, but they have not emailed back. In respect to the setup, design, functionality, and ease of use - I am impressed with most of my purchase. The unfortunate thing is that when this company fails, it does so in a big way.
Before purchasing this Vivitar flash, you should know that, officially, it only supports the following Nikon cameras: F4s, N4004s, N5005, N6006, and N8008s. When I asked a camera store sales guy if this would work with the latest digital SLRs like the Nikon D70, he said no (but then, he was trying to sell me a more expensive flash unit), and he wouldn't let me try it on a demo D70. If you have an expensive Nikon SLR or d-SLR, I think you'll want to get a genuine Nikon speedlight flash so you don't end up frying your camera.Otherwise, this is a basic flash but does come with manual zoom head (3 positions: 35mm, 50mm and 85mm). This does not support any TTL modes at all. You can tilt the flash head up, but not swing it horizontally. The guide number is a rather low 90 feet at ISO 100 (=127 ft. at ISO 200).If you have one of the supported film SLR cameras, this simply flash might be of some value. Also, be aware that there are actually three models for this flash, one each for Nikon, Canon and Minolta.
This thing is deffently made in the U.S. this thing holds no memory!!!!!!! GO with the IPOD!!!!!!!!!THat ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!!
I bought this product becaues I desperately needed to carry files from work to home. I accidentally dropped the Jumpdrive about 3 feet, and I started having problems with it. It would sometimes work and sometimes my computers would detect it. This problem continued for about a week, until it wouldn't work at all. There is no visible damage to the inside (some of you might have thought that something broke, but this is not the case). No piece is loose. It just doesn't work that great.If I were a person shopping for a product like this one, I would look into buying something a little more expensive. You don't want to have to run into my problem and lose all your information. Don't buy this product.
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.
Only had the item one month and it already conked out. For the past few days when i hit play it just cycles thru the songs without playing. Then today it just cuts out on a full charge.
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!
We liked this product until after a few hours after we got it, it stopped working and froze. The reset button did not work. When searching the net for answers, I found many instances where others had the same problem. It was not Amazons fault but the Creative company who needs to do some tweaking on their product.
I cannot comment on the quality of this product as far as sound or performance. I received the product in good condition but I did have a question about the installation. Repeated calls to the company went unanswered. I left messages and none were returned. I assumed they were out of business and returned the product to Amazon.
After working for a year correctly, this printer went bonkers. This printer will not render photos with accurate colors, they all have a green tint. Even when you try to print in Black & White, it prints in black and pink. I tried looking into all troubleshooting, but to no avail. Will have to buy a new printer.
It may just be me but I have had a lot of trouble with this devise being user friendly it locked my computer up and had to be disconnected to get anything done.
First of all, I have use a digital camera for a while now and I have a Sony P-71 and love it. I was thinking to get a simple one for my mom and went crazy on the Black Friday shopping and got this camera from Walmart for $88. I was thinking wow! for 5 mega pixel, this is a really good price. Well..you really get what you pay for. I tried it and I just can't seem to get it to stable while trying to take a picture. The LCD make me dizzy looking at it while trying to take picture. It move like a boat and I can't really tell when I take the picture whether it is in focus or not.Here are some of my findings and I have to say I may take it back and get my mom a sony for a little more moneyPro: compact, light weight, good resolution, internal memory (16MB), under $100, can take video with audio.Cons: Not a lot of functions build in. The LCD don't focus very well (move around like a slow motion movie..make me dizzy!)All in all, it is probably a good camera for a starter.
It didn't take long to determine the ineffectiveness of this antenna for my uses, and it was returned pronto. It may be that my Boston Acoustics Receptor and my Bose Wave radios have such good internal and included antennas that they just made this antenna look bad, but I have lots better results without this item. True, it didn't cost much, but it did less. Perhaps it would make some difference with a lesser radio, but both my radios are better off using their own. I rate this a no no if you have a good radio.
Not impressed with this product. Hard to determine the required size, and when it arrived it was way off the mark. I ended up just changing the settings on my display to reduce eye strain, and making sure to take breaks from long stretches of computer work, and that is more cost-effective.
On my old d-link router I had excellent speed (wired desktop, wireless desktop and 5 laptops), but only one of the ports in the back worked - whenever I'd want to swap to xbox or bluray dvd (neither of which I had the wireless option for) I'd have to swap out the cables. This got annoying - time to upgrade.Waste of money. Yes this was easy to set up, even the least technically inclined person wouldn't have an issue setting this thing up. But on my old router, everything ran at optimal speed, this thing doesn't even let me watch a movie without constant stopping, its finally stopped so long that I pulled up my laptop and started writing this review.I think i'm going to have to return it.
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?
Some discs worked a couple of times some continue to rerecord, and some failed the first time. I would not recommend to others.
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...
I bought this cable because my Dell laptop with built in wi fi is failing. First the power supply failed. I ordered a power supply from Hong Kong. It came. It worked. But then I started getting the blue screen of death. Maybe the power supply was not working correctly.Maybe that influenced the wi fi card which quit working. I bought a blue five foot Ethernet cord from Dollar Tree for a dollar. That worked for a while. So I ordered a 25 foot one so I could return to watching movies in bed. Both of the blue ones have failed. I have a yellow one which works. Maybe it is the laptop socket.The wi fi works intermittently now. I cannot tell what makes it come or go. In between I use a five foot Ethernet cable which does work after I reversed the ends. Before that it did not work either. Blame it all on the Dell laptop or the color or whatever. I am hanging on with one Ethernet cable which came with the router. My daughter thinks it is the 2wire wireless router which does not always display the wireless Green LED light.Maybe it is operator error. I try to operate this Dell laptop with an A. T. & T wireless router. I replaced the router once too.
Re:Transaction ID: 700209056491Listing ID: 0103L605191I emailed Mr. Nayank the seller and requested two missing parts. His response to my claim that &quot;the missing two (2) missing media supports and one support extension&quot; were not to be included with the HP3200 package.He was WRONG. I attached photocopy from the HP3200 manual showing such devices listed in Chapter 1, page 14.The seller never responded again!Tom
My husband purposely spent the extra money hoping to get a me a solid, long-lasting portable DVD player for Christmas. Unfortunately, mine lasted less than a year. I am a victim of the dreaded H03 error! I guess we should have done more research before buying.
This unit works great. I have never had any problems with it. Now, I would not be without it. The transfer rate is fast, as advertised, and this device is easy to use. I love it.
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 used this to connect from my laptop to a TV and could not get any picture.
Currently I am in the market for a good Bluetooth adapter for my computer. However, I also want to have it able to meet up with my headphones I use for my LG-500, as I move around my shop all the time, so ten feet will not cut it.I have checked around for something which would state whether or not this is a Class 1 or Class 2 device, but just can't get anything to positive identify it. However, all the bad reviews lead me to conclude that this device is a Class 2, which is not what I want. Class 1 adapters will reach out to around 100 metres ideally, and Class2 adapters only about 30 metres at best. So my recommendation is to get nothing but a class 1 for a stationary unit.Based upon what I am reading here, I will not be getting this adapter, for obvious reasons: I want to get distance on my reception.
The nice things about this unit are obvious:* the form factor* great screen* video supportThe bad points make me want to send it back:* The maps aren't very complete and they CANNOT be updated. Harmon Kardon's support is nonexistent and they certainly are far from providing map updates. In several cities in Northern California I've looked for restaurants and cafes and found almost nothing, when just driving down main street tells me there's tons.* Very, very difficult to set a 'Go Back' navigation point.
The unit goes into a hibernation mode after an undetermined amount of time. There are no settings or software to control it. Most of the time you will need to sit and wait for it to repsond if anything such as Windows Explorer needs to access all of your drives. This product is a dog.
This speaker wire is more like 20 or 22 gauge. If you include the thick insulation, then it may be 16 gauge. This wire is cheap for a reason. It is small!!!
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 bought this remote a few months ago, and every time I program it, it stops working and I have to program it again. Sometimes it's especially crappy and I have to program it 8-10 times in one night. Do yourself a favor--spend a few extra bucks and get something that won't malfunction after 10 minutes of use.
After less than a year in service, we have a solid line down the page on every print/copy job. Replacing the toner unit didn't work, cleaning the scan glass didn't work. HP says it must be a toner unit problem, but replacing them repeatedly is expensive - and not working. The unit is going to the garbage dump today. Poor servicability.
Product does not charge iPad or similar notepads and computers. It does charge iPhone. I was disappointed because I wanted it for travel utilizing my iPad and computer. Get error message not compatible.
Save your time, save your money look at an IPod or SanDisk instead.
This charger did not work at all when it was delivered. I tried it in both of my ports and with two USB cords and it didn't work. Scam.
This router is one of the worst pieces of networking equipment I've ever owned (and I had a Netgear GS605). Anytime a large file transfer was attempted, it would lock up. After about 15 minutes (if I had the patience) it would continue, but then in 100Mbit mode. I tested this with 3 different computers, using NFS, SCP and rsync, and every time the router would hang during transfer. Sometimes it would not wake back up (I left it for 30 minutes once) and I had to power-cycle it. I returned it to Amazon (kudos on their customer service), got a new one, and it did the SAME THING. Oh, in addition to the previous troubleshooting I also reset the router to factory defaults, turned off its QOS, and only plugged in two machines (to avoid crosstalk). Same problem. I tried to make it work every way I could think of and no dice. So I went back to my trusty three-year-old Linksys (with DD-WRT) and had absolutely no problems.Do yourself a favor: stay away from this piece of junk. I can't rate it low enough.
I used these years ago to put movies, pictures, data on. A few years later, many have reading errors, and many don't even register anymore. These are not for archiving.
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!!!!
Upon purchasing and receiving equipment, attempted to connect and configure remote but it required a software which was never provided and seller redirected to manufacturer providing no support whatsoever as they did not have the software. How can you sell a product which requires a software to setup and not provide the software? remote is currently unusable due to lack of software and buyer unwanting to buy software separately.
audio ouput is low,owners manual says make adjustments in audio menu,3 emails - company unable to helpadvised to unplug unit to resetignored my question -where audio menu?tell me what a great machine I havenot so happy with the inputs only being on the front
I don't know what people are raving about. The picture quality on this thing is absolutely horrible. I can see a better picture without my glasses than wearing glasses looking at a picture taken with this camera. I dont know the techy term but I think its called noise or lens aberation or something. I know its not a quality german lens like zeiss, or nikon or canon, but this camera i just horrible. Maybe ok for your 6 year old kid.
I read a lot of great reviews so I ordered this without hesitation. But, the headset doesn't work very well. When I first received the headset the beginning of December 2007, I received complaints from friends on the other end of a call that they couldn't hear me very well. Too soft, hard to hear, though I could hear them clearly. Now 3 months later, I keep getting an annoying loud static sound which makes it hard to have a conversation. When I remove the headset, all is well. I'm very disappointed because I've only had the headset a short time and I feel like it was a waste of money. I had a great Plantronics phone and headset that worked well for years. I'd been hoping that I'd at least get a year or use out of this, but I was wrong.
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.
The rubber casing/holder is a great idea. Except that it breaks and then falls off your keychain never to be seen again. Try a different product.
While the sound quality is okay (not excellent & NOT stereo), there are serious downers in my view:1) The included rechargeable batteries can ONLY be charged by attaching a headset to the transmitter. There is no way the contact points on the batteries can work with any other battery charger. The batteries are fitted with square thingys on each end, resulting in contact points being recessed within the squares.2)While transmitter is charging, it is NOT transmitting, rendering additional headsets useless.3) The headset that holds the batteries is built to accomodate ONLY rechargeable batteries from Sony. Those square thingys stuck on each end!4) After 8 or 9 hours use, the batteries require about 20 hours charging.5) While the user can use AAA alkaline batteries, they must be acquired from Sony...the battery seating precludes the use of any other battery. The square ends! This has to be intentional on the part of Sony...forcing you to use only their product.Don't waste your money if you plan to use these headphones for any length of time. The only thing good about this set is the foam earpads are cooler than the leather earpads offered by other manufacturers.I'll be returning mine and going back to Amphony...a much better choice.
I called Sony and explained that my laptop was running through a battery before I could complete my workload. They said purchase the extended life battery and after its "Breaking In" period you should be able to run 6 hours on the battery. What they didn't tell me was that you have to have it running on minimum functions at half brightness of the screen, so on and so on. As it turns out the battery runs about 30 minutes longer than the original battery that came with the laptop. 30 minutes extra for almost $300???? Not worth it!
loose and jiggly, wouldn't maintain a connection to the power port and the triple socket things came loose. RETURNED FOR REFUND.But it is a Bell and they usually have quality stuff so it might have just been the luck of the draw.
I ordered this device looking for something small for the gym and easy to use. I was able to load music on the device, but it did not turn on. It looked like something was wrong with it when I opened the package as the two large silver plastic pieces were slightly separated. I emailed the company and they wrote back saying the player was broken. I would NOT recommend buying this mp3 player.
I've bought C. Crane products before, including one of these, and never had a problem. I needed to replace an older one that the wires had broke on and decided to get another of the same type. This one arrived D. O. A. Tried it on two different radios just to be sure and nothing. For this price the unit should have worked. Not sure if the problem is the seller or the product but this is not acceptable.
Since installing the Rhinotek cartridge I've used up half the ink by repeatedly cleaning the heads. A waste of time and money.
I liked this tv a lot.. but one month afer the warranty expires, the picture goes out.. i get the sound, but absolutely no pictures... magnavox indicates that it needs repai.. I take to get it fixed and was told over $600 because display and controller need to be replaced! I did research, and found many similar situations with magnavox on the consumer complaints website... i looked for complaints with other manufacturers and couldn't find as many nor as recent as those listed for magnavox... i do not believe it to be an isolated incident! if you do buy, get the extended service plan with it... I didn't get the repair done and opted to get another TV....
I have had very poor luck with replacement catridges from my Canon Pixma 950, and these are just the latest in a string of completely DOA (dead-on-arrival) non-functioning cartridges. Not only did the first cartridge fail entirely - during a mission-critical point when I needed to print an airline ticket due to a family emergency - it never printed a single page, and failed all print tests, head cleaning exercises and test patterns. Every one of the 3 cartridges failed completely, leaving me unable to print anything in black at a critical juncture.NEVER BUY THESE CARTRIDGES...THEY DO NOT WORK AT ALL!
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.
these will not work in a dvd recorder to record tv. it didn't say on the webpage, but on the back of the discs it states that the discs support recording only at 4x and 8x. my dvd-recorder supports dvd+rw media but to record television 1x recording must be supported.
I have been using this router for about 9 months. I purchased it to replace an older Linksys.I keep losing time, dropping WAN and LAN connections. I have taken the same equipment directly to the modem without any dropped connections. I have called and spoken to Tech support about a dozen times without any real help! They merely keep saying upload the firmware again.D-link also offered to look at my router if I would pay the costs and could not give me any temporary replacement or time they would need to debug my router. I am going to replace the router very soon!
I bought this lamp on 1/13/2010. Today is 2/22/2010 at 10:52pm, and it blew out. The package it came in says there is a 90 day warranty, and I wasn't close to hitting that mark this time. I hope they replace the product. This is my 4th or 5th bulb in 3 years. I'm at my wits end as to what to do. I paid good money for my projector, and I don't want it to be a lost investment. I don't have the king of money to keep paying for bulbs. There should be some kind of legal action or refund given in my opinion. I love my projector, but this is ridiculous. I'm starting to wonder who is to blame for this malfunction. Is it Sharp or Texas Instruments?
I bought the Zenith XBS444 and spent the afternoon hiding wires. But when I finally connected it all and turned it on, it worked great for about 5 minutes, then shut down. I could only turn it on again after 20-30 minutes, then it would shut down again... I'm guessing a heat sink was left out and its overheating... I'll try an exchange for the same model.
well...this product is not gonna get my hair straight. it does nothing for me. doesn't get that hot. its only 1000watts. if ur black, and u want hotter heat to straighten ur hair, look at Revlon 1500watts. or try to find something hotter than that. more watts.. but ive searched and searched and hottest ive found is 1500. if you need a blow dryer, look at the 1875watts. i got the vidal sasson and i love it. if u need a root straightner, look at Babyliss root straightener it gets as hot as 450. good for our hair.you know we need the hotter the better for our hair....
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
This product is not worth it. While you are able to transfer files, it only allows you to pretty much only do that. Cannot use ActiveSync.
This experience started with excitement about the price. After watching this particular TV for several months, I was pleased to see the price drop to what seemed an excellent deal.I made the purchase innocently enough, though was struck that it may have taken up to three weeks before the product was available. Still, at that price I was willing to wait.After about a week, I received notice that my package was en route and would be here in a few days. On the day that it was to arrive however, I was informed that the package couldn't be transferred from shipper to shipper. Apparently the carrier who would deliver the TV to my door wouldn't accept it due to the fact that there was the sound of broken glass in the box.I contacted Amazon to tell them that I would be willing to wait for a replacement, but I would like to have it expedited. I was told that wouldn't be a problem, and I was informed that my request would have to go to another department. I was told that I would be contacted by the end of the day.Four days later, after not having heard back, I called Amazon. I was informed that the only shipping choice I had available was the specialty shipper, and that there was no possibility of expediting the packaging. It would arrive in 5 to 10 business days.At this point the wait for the television was getting too long, so I asked to cancel the order. I was sent an e-mail two days later stating that all of the e-mails that I had been sending were missed, and they asked if I would like to proceed or cancel. It was at this point when I called in and made it quite clear that I wanted this nightmarish business finished and that they should cancel the order immediately.It's now more than three and a half weeks since my card was charged and several angry conversations later -- I don't have a TV and I don't have a refund. The order details online state that the unit was successfully delivered to a city 70 miles away from me, and there is no sign that I've initiated a return. My credit card retains the original charge, which will start accruing interest soon, but Amazon has assured me that I will be refunded the full amount sometime within the next four (4) weeks.
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 going to give this gift as a present. Decided to test before I gave it. But the adapter that comes with it for the new (remastered) iPod has a spacer at the bottom that doesn't let the connections meet unless you keep you hand pressed down on the iPod. Also there was no sound coming from the right speaker, but that was probably just a specific product defect. I did wind up returning this item.
I wish I had read these reviews first. Uninformed, I bought this when I couldn't find either Terk I wanted. This worked the same or worse on every analog station than an old unamplified Radio Shack antenna. I couldn't get any digital stations for more than a split second. I normally would include info on the testing circumstances, but this isn't worth the space. Try a TerkHDTVaorTV5instead.
If your router is not by D-Link, and particularly if you use WPA encryption with that router, do not purchase the DGL-3420. I have tested it with both the Linksys WRT54G and the SMC 2804WMBP-G, and WPA fails with both of them. D-Link technical support, in fact, has confirmed that THEY know the adapter doesn't work using WPA with the WRT54G.Besides, for significantly less money you can get a wireless bridge with a lot more functionality. After this product failed for me, I purchased the Netgear WGPS606, which can connect FOUR items (X-Box, computer, whatever) to your wireless network AND two wireless print servers, all for $20 less (on Amazon).
Summary: Keep looking. I had the opportunity to try two of these cameras recently for customers. Both customers were SO dissatisfied, that they returned them. The Clicksmart 420 uses cheap CMOS technology (like all cheap webcam's and cameras.) Regardless of whether you use it as a webcam or portable camera, the pictures were fuzzy and VERY dark (even a WELL-LIGHTED room, and even with the Low-Light settings set to maximum). Webcam videos of people in the room were so fuzzy and dark that it was actually hard to tell people's faces apart. Sorry, but I cannot recommend the 420 model whatsoever at ANY price, because the video quality was THAT BAD. And since I had the opportunity to try 2 of them, for completely different customers, there is no reason to think that they were simply "duds". The video quality was consistent...consistently poor, to the point of being worthless. Save your money to buy a better item, and look for "CCD" technology. For example, the Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 and also the Quickcam Pro 4000 use CCD technology, and both have clear & bright video. Logitech makes some nice items, but you need to read the box to see what type of technology is used. Look for their cameras/Webcams that use CCD technology, which is much less prone to dark & fuzzy video.
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.
I've had this camera for a little over a year. The thing takes wonderful pictures-when you can use it. First of all, the battery life is terrible. Most alkaline batteries peter out after a couple dozen shots in this camera. About three months in, the camera started randomly switching between modes, and about 6 months in, the flash died. I'm disappointed in the quality of this thing, and hope my next camera performs better.
I spent at least three hours trying to set up this router in replacement of an older and slower, but still functioning, D-link one. Only one of my three computers on the former network recognized the new router. I called D-link's tech support and was on the phone with them for a good hour. The guy (name available on request) finally said he would phone me back in 10 minutes. He never did. After trying again to set up the router by myself, I phoned back tech support, and talked to somebody (name available on request) who seemed somewhat more knowledgeable -- but this was probably only an illusion. After another 15 minutes on the phone and me climbing back in the ladder again to reach the router, the thing did work briefly. But it stopped shortly after the phone call. I don't know if it happens often with this product, but the item was obviously defective. Worse, the tech support people don't seem to have "defective" as an option in their diagnosis!
Ever since Sony's Rootkit problem it has prompted me not to buy another sony product ever, and I won't. Even Cd-r blanks. Who knows what there putting on these things. As a matter of fact you guys need to read this right here. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/andrewkantor/2005-11-17-sony-rootkit_x.htmDon't buy SONY, they need to go out of business. They are selling products that either people have problems with or damage their system like the BMG copy protected cd's. I use memorex or Pengo Technologies for my blanks. preferably memorex because you have to order Pengo from their website but they work great. So I'd beware of sony products, especially ones that deal with cd's. I bought some blanks from them and once i heard about the rootkits and how many results i got about it when i went to google i never trusted sony again. Oh yeah and SONY stands for standard oil campany of new york. They don't want you to know that because they are an ameircan made company and their name stands so high. Luckily for me I don't buy sony Copy protected cd's anyway. And now for sure I won't be. There infecting people's computer with spyware, trojans and even depending on what BMG copy protected cd you get from them sometimes they can tell when you hit the play button to play a song in a media player. All that stuff just from one BMG copy protected cd and you were actually suppose to get only the artist not the trojans and viruses on the cd. They are doing this to try to stop people from copying cd's, bu they ahve took it way too far. I think that in the future sony sells will swop downward.
I bought the TDK Mojo 256 about a year and 3 months ago. It worked wonderfully for the first year - did what it was supposed to and the radio quality was great. Then I upgraded to Windows XP and that's when everything started going wrong. This MP3 player needs propreitary software to copy files from your hard disk or CD to the mp3 player. Unfortunately the software doesn't work well at all with XP. Right now, my player is piece of junk. I have tried copying files which it shows as copied but then when you reconnect the player, they don't show up on there. What's more, formatting the internal memory will also not release the space and so I have the internal memory full but it shows up in the software as free. However, it won't copy over any new files and gives me a "Storage Full" error. It doesn't act reliably with XP either and I had to unplug and replug several times for it to even read the list of songs on the mp3. It lasted all of 15 months. While it sounds like a great deal ( good features for price ). DO NOT buy this if you will be using it with XP and if you do, please don't expect it to last more than 12-15 months.
As a customer of this product, I would give Umax a 1 star. Why? Mainly because they are wanting more money if you dont have an older operating system. I am running XP like most other computers are, and had this scanner for a year on a 98 machine. I tried installing the software which is incompatible with XP, to make things worse, I go to the Umax website, and they do not have ANY updated software for free. But at a cost of 15 dollars. 15 dollars for scanner software that should be supported by XP, its a joke. I already paid for the scanner, and they expect me to fork another 15 dollars? No free software for those with newer operating systems. Every other computer product I have bought has free downloadable software for XP users, and not a single dollar was charged out of my account. I have already told this to everyone I know, we will not be buying any Umax products, and I suggest that you dont either.
I purchased three of these units for use in three shops that needed music to complete the store ambiance. I paid $70 at Home Depot for the first set and $35 at an online outlet for the other two.The first set worked okay for the first week with intermittent static that could be remedied with a speaker re-tuning and this prompted me to purchase the other two sets... I searched on Froogle to find the cheaper price.Problems I've found with these sets include:The speakers receive static depending on if someone has walked in the transmitter's path.The transmitter stops for no apparent reason and the power adapter must be removed and replugged to the transmitter to get it going again. &lt;-- This happens more if a slow or quiet song is playing.The speakers are individually tuned by dial. The speakers are placed above the store fixtures in order to get the widest sound spread. Having to individually tune the speakers everytime static begins to come across in tedious.These speakers are pretty much useless unless you love the sound of static or no sound at all.
I've had this scanner for almost three years, and it worked well for about two and a half years and has been more or less impossible to use since then. Like that of another reviewer, the roller on my machine now fails to grip pages (in fact, it fails to turn at all in some circumstances). Scans of more than one page don't work.The upside is that we used this scanner for a couple of years where it worked more or less flawlessly, over the course of easily thousands of pages. Even so, an $800 machine should last more than two years before being felled by an (apparently common) mechanical failure.
Major problem with these headphones is the extremely narrow tuning band. In order to listen you have to adjust the headset frequency to the base frequency perfectly. They are both easily adjusted but the tuning goes out quite readily and you either lose sound quality or just get static. I wouldn't buy them again.
Even though this unit is nice,it has no external battery support capability. If you plan on buying this unit and only use it in the home or car, that's fine. But if you plan on using an external pack supply,(for example an Lithium ion battery pack) forget it. I was told by the company the there is NO EXTERNAL BATTERY SUPPORT, period. If I had know that I wouldn't have bought this DVD player. I've seen others in the same format that can be supported by an exteral power supply. So be forewarned before you buy, you can use it ONLY AT HOME WITH THE AC ADAPTOR OR IN THE CAR WITH THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTOR. Also you have to view the screen at a precise angle or the picture will disappear on you.I made the wrong choice.
This systems is the next evolution of the HT900 and HT920. Both of which had designed flaws. I spoke with a panasonic service engineer about the HT900 and he verified a popping noice coming from my sub was a know issue with the sub, but no recall was issues. After 3 months of discussion they replaced with 920. After owning a little over a year I had issues with the sub on this system also. There local certified repair company told me there was an issue with the design of the circuit board on this system. Different problem from the 900. They said they though Pansonic would replace but after numerous conversations they did not. They make good TVs but low quality Home Theaters in a Box and don't stand behind their product.
I am another one who didn't get the rebate at all.Be careful with this Viking brand.If you wonna buy it, just look at the price before rebate!!
What makes a good mouse is a pretty personal set of criteria.For me, this mouse has two fatal flaws.I tend to grip my mouse as if my hand was a claw, meaning that I use the tip of my thumb on one side and pinky on the other, and click with my index and middle fingers.With this mouse, however, the claw approach doesnt work. For one, the sides of it are too slick, which makes gripping it difficult. Secondly, the mouse buttons dont extend all the way to the front of the mouse, so if you have long fingers, you find yourself trying to click where there is no button.My other compaint is the wheel doesn't have very good tactile feedback.
Even though the price is amazingly low, the quality of the product stinks. The ink ran out after about 20 sheets of paper, leaving me to go out and buy a replacement for the full price of about 50 [..]
I got a MyBook Essential Edition as a gift from a friend. It was a DUD. The computer would not recognise it and so I followed all the instructions on the website and in the user manual. As a last resort, I called customer service. They verified that it was a DUD and told me that they could send me a replacement if I give them a credit card number to hold while I return the DUD. Because I only had a debit card, they said that would work just fine BUT they would DEDUCT the cost of the REPLACEMENT drive from my card until the DUD arrived there.An absolute ripoff!! I have spent the whole day crying over this STUPID HARD DRIVE and I will definately NEVER deal with WESTERN DIGITAL again! Their product AND their service STINK!
I suppose 19 dollars for the 78 color cartridge is fine, but the black didn't work. The printer wouldn't even recognize it. They were also very sloppy...ink was dripping off the tape, and one of the cartridges didn't even have tape on the bottom of it.
Had the worse stuttering playback on some dual layer DVDs and likes to stutter when playing PIONEER Anime DVDs for some reason. I thought I got a faulty player returned it for another Fisher S1100 &amp; I encountered the same problems with the replacement unit.
Bought this to clean a Cannon Optura. After a few attempts gave up as the "cleaning" did not work.
I owned a pair of the older (blue and yellow) Koss Plugs and I modified them to fit better using Flents earplugs instead of the one Koss supplied (see the Headwize website for modifications you can do.) Those worked ok (though they were still a little uncomfortable.) When I ordered this new version of Plugs I could not get them to fit right and the sound was really tinny. Fortunately I found the Sony EX-70LPs. Much more comfortable than these, thank goodness! No earphones fit everyone well, and the Koss earphones don't work well at all it you have shallow ears. The Sony's also cost three times more than the Koss, but the comfort is worth it.
Nice case but the size wasn"t even close. Listed as 4.5 X 6.5 x 2. Would not take my 2.5 x 3.75 x 1.25 Lumix LZ8 . Gave it away.
I bought this to have a hardline from my router to my laptop for faster speed. It seemed like the signal didn't even flow through the cord. Waste of money.
This camera has a nice picture and sound, and easy to play disks, but after a month and a half the lens cover (shutter) stopped working! The camera won't take videos or even pictures now, not even if we prop open the lens cover, so if I don't get it fixed we can't use it at all. And even with the 1-year parts warranty, Sony still is charging $150 flat rate labor fee to fix it because I didn't report it before the 90th day. And with no guarantee it will stay fixed, I am wondering if this camera is an endless money pit trap. I see several other reviews with the same problem, so please be forwarned.
I wrote a review about a month after I bought this (I got a really good deal), I've now had it for about a year. For 20GB I am able to load tons of music very easily thru my Mac. Well things started happening a little at a time with my player over the past few months. You see I am a commuter and I live for my MP3 player while I am on the road for 4 hours a day. First thing, a song, not anyone in particular would be playing and all of a sudden it freezes. I would have to hold the off buttons for about 5 seconds to shut the thing down and start all over with the loading process. It happened a few times at first and now just about every song freezes and I have to just shut it off for good. I have taken a lot of songs off the player, but why do I have to do this when that is what the player is made for. Next thing that happened was the little port to which your ear buds are plugged into has become so loose that I have to hold the plug in a downward position in order for me to hear out of just one plug, for some reason the right plug won't work. I've bought from cheap to expensive earbuds thinking this was the problem but to no avail. Holding the plug in this position also causes some skipping, freezing and shutting off modes. I guess I can contact the manufacturer about this since I got the extended warranty, but if anyone has any advice, I am open!!
I was really excited to receive the camera after doing several months of research. Unfortunately, after only 20 minutes of use, the camera failed to turn back on. Instead, I got the message that is part of the title. After doing some research on this error message, it seems that Canon has a long-standing issue with this problem. I guess I will be sending it back to them for repair, but it certainly is not starting on the right foot.
The camera came in Excellent condition, but in different color. LEGEND didn't make contact with me after a few calls I made. Be careful with them.
I purchased a GR-D70 2 years ago. Last week it quit for no reason at all. I've probably used it 10 times. It looks like brand new, well taken care of, never dropped or abused. Since I paid over $400 for it, and it's had such little use, I thought JVC would stand behind their product. WRONG! Their recommendation is to have you ship it to a service center, pay an unreal amount for repair, and hope it lasts another 2 years. I have never paid so much for a new camera and have it totally fail in 2 years. After much research I find quite a number of people with similiar and other failures on a multitude of JVC Digital cameras. My recommendation is to not buy ANY JVC products! Thank you.
The sounds is just too low. No volume control, and no mute either. I knew I shouldn't have deviated from the Plantronics. Placed order for Plantronics after this... very disappointing.
I have owned many radios and purchased this received short wave stations and to get better reception for local stations. This radio did neither. This radio performed worse than a $10 cheapy radio which received station more easily and much clearer. I returned this radio shortly after trying it. What a waste! Do not buy this piece of junk!
I bought this to replace a similar model I had that had gotten old and was wearing out, but this one has terrible sound. I don't know if it's just the connection of the wire or the device, but there's just constant background static. I had to go back to the old one.
This was a good camera, until I upgraded to Windows 2000. They offer absolutely no support for Windows 2000 with this cam, no drivers, they don't respond to emails either. Now it's sitting on my desk collecting dust because I don't want to downgrade to 98. Not worth it. Get a camera from a respectable company like logitech if you are buying.
DO NOT BUY THIS OR ANYOTHER ITEM THAT IS MADE BY DLO FOR IPODS- THEY ARE SHODDY AND DON'T WORK.THE THIRD PARTY SELLER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO HELP ALSO.
These are some of the better-sounding entry-level headphones I've sampled, with crisp treble, decent bass, and good all-around balance and tonal neutrality. And even though differences tend to be subtle among basic headphones, you can still tell this is an American product for American tastes: the sound is just a little punchier and more pleasing than, say, your average Sony or JVC (which sound flat to me).Unfortunately, "American" also applies to the build quality, as the left half of my set just DIED after only five months of gentle use -- a frequent occurrence judging by the comments around here. Worse, the "Lifetime Limited Warranty" is limited indeed, because Koss won't help out unless you mail in a $9 check. That's pretty ludicrous knowing it's THEIR product that failed, and dishonest since at that price, they're actually making a profit on your repair. At that point it's more rational to just buy a new one, which is probably the idea.Yeah I know, the price tag's tempting, but do a little math: over five years, is it smarter to spend $50 for even the most overpriced Sennheisers, or blow $150 on ten pairs of these?
The neck of my Samsung LN-S4695D supplied TV stand broke after 8 months and the 75 pound TV came crashing to the floor. Others have reported the same problem, the neck is all plastic and cannot support the weight of the TV. I have to give their service 5 stars they replaced the TV with a brand new LN-T4661F which has a stronger neck and stand.
It worked great for a few days, then started giving errors, and finally would no longer respond. It was probably just a defective unit, but I can't recommend it to others.
You can NOT easily upgrade an existing wireless network with this router, nor is it easy to start a brand new network. First off, it REQUIRES an internet connection to run the installation program. Next, it REQUIRES that you hardwire the router to a PC.If you can not do both of the above, then steer clear of this one.
I bought this as an alternative to the expensive PalmConnect adapter, for my Vx. The driver works with System 8.6, very shaky with OS.9, extension conflicts in OS.9.2.2, and it doesn't support OS.X.The support is none existing.
It only works in my big stereo in the living room. For some reason it doesn't work in any of my other radios. Am I doing something wrong? What more is there? You plug it in and it is supposed to make noise - right? I can't use it unless I want to sleep in the living room.
It picks up lots of RF noise.In the digital age where a cable either works or it doesn't, it's easy to forget that analog cables are different. Cheap analog cables sound bad. This one sounds awful.
This is a cheap flimsy piece of junk. The signal constantly drops in and out on most channels. It might work if you lived under the transmitters. So would a 3.00 pair of rabbit ears, which I have, and they work about as well as this product. I am less than 25 miles from an area known as Cedar Hill where all the transmitters are located.
I am now on my second replacement for the My Book Pro drive. That means I've gone through three of these drives, and they've all had the same problems, as follows:(1) They overheat, fan becomes very loud, and the drive may shut down randomly while you're working with it.(2) The drive is falsely advertised to work with FireWire 400, but it does not. I've tested multiple cables and computers. It doesn't work.(3) The drive may crash your computer if you have a Mac with Leopard. I've confirmed this repeatedly. It's the drive, not the computer, which works great when the drive isn't connected.If you end up getting an RMA replacement drive from Western Digital, beware of the fact that you may get a crappy, scratched and scuffed drive. They DO NOT care about the aesthetic appearance of the replacement drives and will send you anything just to shut you up. I kept my drive in pristine condition and got an ugly replacement that looked like it had been through a battle zone.Bottom line: buyer beware! This is not a drive you should spend your money on, unless you enjoy being extremely frustrated.
I purchased this cd player as a gift for someone, and the cd player didn't work either! Very disappointing...Do not purchase this product.
This company sells items that are of very poor quality. The "10ft Hi Resolution monitor cable" that I bought less than two months ago has already shorted out. It causes massive distortion and is unusable at this point. I will have to buy another one, which means it is cheaper to by a quality product in the first place. You get what you pay for.
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).
This is my second Sirius receiver. It does everything I want EXCEPT that the display is unreadable, no matter where you place it in your car. At night it is fair, but still not clear! Unbeliebable! I am so disgusted I could cancel both my subscriptions if one of them was not a lifetime sub.
Works well, but not "dedicated" to the Sony Cybershot T30 as requested. Photo did not truly reveal that product was for multi-battery charging.Definitely not "original equipment", although a fairly good product.
The reviews that I read mentioned that the sound on this set was not very good, but it is worse than that: it is lousy. I gave this to my 82 year old mother for a Christmas present to replace the 4" B&W; TV she keeps by her bed, but even she complained...not just about the sound, but the picture, too.There are a number of adjustments for the picture - tint, clarity, sharpness - etc. but nothing could help get the picture to be clear.After you've seen really great small screen lcd TVs, such as the Sharp Aquos series, you'd never be satisfied with this dog. I sent it back after a few days.Comes in a nice carrying case, and the design is very good, but picture/sound are bad. Don't buy it.It's too bad that it isn't better, because there are not many screens this small to chose from. Sharp does not get down to this size.rjp
I found these speakers to be average. you would be better off going with the $5 speakers available at any office supply store. the sound was decently loud, but quality degraded as the sound went up. the actual shapes of the speakers are not as pleasing as the picture might make it seem.
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....
This was ordered as a gift for the caregiver for an elderly relative out of town...it arrived 15 days later than advised it would, and she has yet to understand how to connect it, just reported to me today, 09/13/11. Arrangements have been made for someone to assist her with that.
mine puttered out only hours after recieving it. The design is very lacking and their are many better products that do the same thing or even more. Truely a low end dissapointment.
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.
This item was returned as unusable. After many hours of attempting setup finally gave up. (I have set up several routers previously, with no problems.) Just set up a Trendnet similar router in about 20 minutes with no problems and it works perfectly!
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.
In the past two years, I have bought at least 95 of these headphones for school computer labs. Slowly but surely, every one has failed with the most common failure being the small guage and low quality wiring that takes the sound from the input contained within the left headphone case over to the right headphone. The wire is very thin and fails internally after a short time. I have talked with the quality control manager at Califone and even sent him several failed units; they claim there is nothing wrong with the design, yet we all experience the same failure in wiring that renders the right channel inoperable. STAY AWAY FROM THIS Caifone model until they redesign it. All it would take is high guage, heavier wrapped wiring between headphones.
I'm a programmer, testing this in a lab to see how easy it is to setup, and to see whether UPnP works, so I can't speak to whether it has great wireless range or not. But at close range, the throughput is excellent. I'm pushing 1 Mbit/sec live video streams through it, and it has no trouble handling it, with no packet drops.It was also very stable: no locking up or rebooting on me.If you are just a very simple user who will plug this in to do nothing more than surf the web and read your email, this thing will work great. i.e. if you have never even used the web page interface to change settings on your router, you probably wouldn't care if the settings pages are lousy.1. The user interface through a web browser is clumsy; it's hard to find the right pages for things to set.2. UPnP is a no-go. Ports will set up on it, but the router doesn't forward anything on them. If you have no idea what UPnP is, then you can ignore this. But if you plan on getting gaming, Messenger, video conferencing, or other such tools to work, get yourself a different router.3. Just like D-Link, NetGear and most other router companies, the tech support is awful. It's staffed by morons who can't help and can't answer any questions beyond how to plug the thing in.-----I'd pick a Netgear WPN824 over this thing.
I've had this keyboard for almost a year now and am finally giving it a review. I'll try to keep it simple with some pros and cons:Pro:Great assortment of buttons. Everything you need really. I use the volume controls all the time, and the calculator shortcut is handy. The favorites function is also helpful though I use it less.The curve and the height adjustment is great for keeping wrists raised.The light built in padding is great for long term use. No need for a separate gel wrist pad.Cons:The space key sticks. From day one to day 365. I thought I'd get used to it, but I haven't. It is terribly annoying and leads to many spelling mistakes when typing fast. I've greased, oiled, cleaned, and haven't found any improvement. Given that a keyboard's main function is to type, this is a non-starter for me.The paint on the keys faded within 2 weeks. Yes, I can type without looking, but its strange to have a keyboard without having any of the letters identified. I can only see the function keys and the numbers. The home row and the one above and below are completely blank.In reading other reviews, I see these issues aren't unique to me. I cannot recommend this product.
Replaced a 5 year old wireless router with this with the promise of improved performance. Mac(OS-X) and PC (XP)environment.This new router was slower by far, dropped connections, had much less range, weak signal, and customer/technical support (I think from Somalia) was a travesty. Same problems on both the Mac and PC.Reinstalled my old one and am back up and running with no issues.
The technical details/product features for this item are completely incorrect---they are so bad and about a completely different item and have nothing to do with this item. The item description should give the output voltage, which is 12 vdc. When I tried to send the correct information to Amazon, it was not accepted. Amazon should verify the technical details and product features are correct for items listed.
The product is very good. The only issue I found is when the Ipod is using a leather case, the transmitter doesn't do an efficient connection with the Ipod, so sometimes the car stereo misses signal.
Got this off of a recommendation and had trouble with it from the beginning. Had to reset it at least once a day and I couldn't print wirelessly. Bad customer service as well. Sent it back. Very disappointed.
I saw this product on TV and thought wow, this will give me 5.1 sound with just 2 speakers! I went and purchased it and found out the hard way how disappointing this is. You will not get anything near a 5.1 system with these. Granted the speakers are good quality for a 2.1 set up, but sucks as a total "5.1 home theater" system.The woofer is horrible, the universal remote does not work well, and the set up menu if not user friendly. There are no HDMI ports, just one optical. The rest are components. For the price, this is not worth it.I ended up returning this junk and getting a Sony HT-SS2000 and am totally blown away by it. It is a hundred times better and over half the cost of this Bose.Do not waste your time with this product, but instead do your research and get something just as good for a lot less.
Bought this radio to use on board my boat for general FM radio reception and picking up shortwave weather broadcasts from the National Weather Service and Coast Guard. The radio had seen light use, mostly at home and more recently on the boat, but now the entire FM portion of the unit no longer works. In fact, since I've owned it I've never been able to pick up any shortwave signals at all. To be fair, I'm no shortwave guru so I maybe I'm not setting it up right. After going to Sony's repair website, they only offer repair on an exchange basis for $150... a brand new radio is about $130!Otherwise the unit was OK, not great. FM reception was good while it lasted. Bummer, I expected more from Sony.
I compared both dvd players. I am not pleased with RCA, there are no firmware updates for this unit. BUY THE AVAYON DXP1000. I am happy to say I returned my RCA DRC240N to BEST BUY. The AVAYON DXP1000 can be set to play DVDs from any or all 6 Regions, and future updates can be downloaded from the Avayon website when new updates are available for the divx codes, unfortunately the RCA divx DVD player lack these two crucial features, leaving you to purchase a new player with the latest updates.
Then buy these Ridata Discs
Cables ordered from 1D4US are NOT Cables to Go cables, they are Cable Master cables.Cables to Go cables are 5 star cables, Cable Master cables are an unknown to me... Currently using them, but prefer the peace of mind that comes with Cables to Go which is why I ordered these.Amazon needs to work on ensuring third party sellers are actually selling what they claim to be.Cable Master are a noticeably lower quality than Cables to Go. Hopefully they will serve me well, but I must give this 1 star because of the deception and incorrect received item. Price was too low to go through the effort of returning, which is most likely the goal of 1D4US.
I purchased this, but it was defective. The coax output (built-in RF modulator) always had major white noise, rendering the unit utterly useless. I called their support line with the problem, and they answered immediately and gave me a reference number and address to return it to, but I decided it was not worth the effort or cost of shipping to return the unit. From the looks of other reviews on here, it seems that my experience is not uncommon.
The Screen came damaged and the glue that holds the screen and housing body together came un-glue.Will not recommend to anyone.
I purchased this item and gave it as a Christmas gift (2005). It broke after only 5 days. Because I bought it on line, I can't just return it for a refund. I read a positive review of this item on the CNET website and ordered it. Then I read the negative reviews on this site. CNET should be held accountable for not giving truthful information about this product.
I'm among those not satisfied and wishing they'd spent the money elsewhere. Our 77 mm polarizer sat nicely on the lens for less than a year, then fell apart with no understandable reason.We handle our camera with great care, same goes for the lens. As casual photographers, we used the Hoya 77mm polarizer as the lone filter for the 77 mm lens. Since September 2008 we never even took it off the lens. One day it just divided into two parts... totally out of the blue.We're very disappointed. I'm going to discuss the situation with a countrywide dealer, but the lens was bought via Amazon, so for me the case is lost anyway. I doubt I'll spend significant cash on Hoya again :(
The noise-cancelling function doesn't reduce any noise at all. With the switch on, you still can hear everything. The noise insulation capability is even not as good as ear warmers. Don't know if the one I have is a defect or others are the same. Anyway, will return it tomorrow.
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....
These speakers sound good when they work. There is an input thresh hold problem with the transmitter. I had these hooked to a TV for an elderly person to be able to hear their programs with out having the TV so loud it blasted everyone in the next room basically they were sitting on either side of the viewer within 25 ft of the transmitter. The signal light on the transmitter would blink on stay on for 20 to 30 minutes then go off for 1 to 3 hrs. I could unplug the transmitter, the sound on the TV would come back to full.There fix was to max the volume on the TV but it made no difference. They even stated that the transmitter needed to be plugged into the Headphone jack on the TV not the Audio out on the back of the set which was ridiculous. There tech support was threw e-mail only no quick fixes there on any solution. Thank you Amazon for your return policy that is one of the many reasons I shop with you.
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!
Just receiving 2days ago, I spent a whole day to plug it in and out :(. First, I followed the instruction very carefully (I know it is very important 'cause I heard many complaints about installing a WEB CAM).After it said install successful, pressed Finish and restarted , my computer was halted. Plugged it out, restarted by pressing the power button, plugged it in again, thank God, it worked. However, my happiness stopped 30 SECOND later.&quot;Camera was unplugged ...&quot; even though it was plugged. I had to plug out , restart and plug in again, the same thing happened, it freezed my computer after only 1 minute with a terrible quality of video. Checked it with another computer, the same thing happened. Returned it back and I gonna get another name.
Same problem as another reviewer, the rubber cord wrap broke off at the top of the handle. I've got electric tape wrapped around the break to protect the copper wires. Pathetic for an investment of $50.
I received this camcorder as a gift, and although the footage I've shot has been good quality, I cannot download it on to my PC. I have a brand new PC and it appears the driver that came with the camcorder is not compatible with XP Media Center. I've attempted to contact Samsung to confirm these allegations but they will not return my calls or emails. So I've got hours of raw Mini DV footage that I can't edit on my computer. What's the point??? Needless to say, I'll be buying a new Mini DV camcorder soon, and it will not be Samsung. So far Panasonic has my vote.
The picture of the blue CAT6 cable is not the same as what was received. I specifically ordered this new cable due to the fact that I prefer the "Snagless Protector". The items ordered is depicted as having this "Snagless Protector" yet arrived with the older, less user friendly style protector. This may seem trivial if all you're looking for is a CAT6 patch cable. It works fine like that. I specifically color code my network and want it to look and function in a certain way in addition to performing well.Had I been sent what I thought I was ordering I would be thoroughly satisfied.
The light works, but they forgot to mention that it is BRILLIANT BLUE!When contacted Amazon they referred me to the subcontractor, who did not respond to my email.They however sent me a solicitation to recommend them to Amazon.I don't think so!
I bought this software for one reason, and one reason only: To convert some photos I already shot with the 10.5 mm Nikon Fisheye lens to rectilinear.It says it has this feature. It doesn't.It won't convert images not saved as ".NEF" (raw images). It tells you that the pictures weren't shot with a "Compatible Lens".I don't always shoot raw. I bought this software just to convert a batch of photos I already shot, and it won't let me. What's worse, is I can't return it or get my money back.If you want this software to convert Fisheye-to-Rectilinear, there may be better choices. For all other things this software does, get Adobe "Lightroom". Nikon Capture NX looks like a cheap toy compared to Adobe Lightroom.
I had the Tungsten E for just over a year. *Had* is the key word. Like may others I suffered from such lackluster features such as the on/off button that gets harder and harder to use until it quits entirely, the high-pitched whine, and then the quick descent into PDA oblivion. The latter happened quite suddenly-- after I charged it, I found it had lost all my data and settings. After some fits and starts trying to successfully conduct a hard reset, I did manage to resynch it. However, a few hours later I tried to use it again-- only to discover it has now become completely and utterly unresponsive. This has been extremely disappointing, to say the least. However, I was far from surprised-- when the on/off button started to go, I began looking into user reviews (here and elsewhere) for the Tungsten E and became disheartened at all the problems people were having with the product and the rip-off customer "service". What is aggravating is that if you look at the professional reviews, this PDA comes off as a good deal. So buyer beware with this Palm or any other Palm-- and be sure to read the individual reviews of people who have had the devices for at least a year.
This reciever is great but the remote is awful. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL.The Jump button (used for jumping back and forth between 2 channels) never worked.It often just stops working, remedied by either re-selecting your video mode or turning off and on again the receiverBurns through batteriesHave to hit "Alt" before you can input a channel number because for some reason the primary function of the buttons for channel numbers is not for inputing your channel numbers. "Alt" doesn't stay on long so a minute later if you want to change channels you have to hit "Alt" again (sometimes 2 or 3 times before it's activated).The manual is very poor, as well.I find it really incredible that such a great reciever would ship with such an awful remote that is so bad I'm looking online now for a 3rd party remote to buy so I can use this receiver!Because of only the remote, I would not recommend buying this receiver.
I have two laptops. It works with one of them (newer one), but not with another one (older one).I'm trying to find out the reason why, but I'm not a computer expert so..I don't know what is wrong with it.I guess that's because it is usb1.1. usb 2.0 ports are supposed to be working with usb1.1 devices, but in the real world, that's not always true. So be careful if your computer is old.
the concept for this product was something i was really interested in. but even right out of the box it was having problems. the scrolling is not only primitive but freezes often. the product itself also doesnt do things it is advertised as doing, for instance album art does not show up, only a grey box LAYERED OVER the song title with the dlo logo in it. i checked the website and it said that the company printed the manual before the product was completed so thats supposed to explain the inconsistencies. i returned it promptly, and bought an rca cable with an 1/8 inch end so i could just play it out of my stereo.
I had originally purchased a Linksys WRT54GX router along with the companion SRX wireless PC card because: 1) I wanted to replace an 802.11b wireless network in my 2-story home for better coverage (I was having to use a Linksys wireless access point in repeater mode to get "complete coverage" with the old setup); and 2) I wanted a faster wireless network.I quickly became frustrated with the new Linksys SRX wireless setup, primarily because my laptop (a 2004 HP model) wouldn't always detect the wireless card after powering up from sleep mode, and often there would be dropouts in my wireless internet connection, even when my laptop remained stationary. In addition, even though the wireless icon in the task bar would constantly indicate a connection speed of 108.0 Mbps, it was obvious that my new wireless internet connection was often far slower than even my old 11.0 Mbps wireless network connection! This problem was especially obvious with websites rich in photo-quality graphic images, like ESPN.com.So, I contacted Linksys tech support and, with the help of a friendly tech support agent, reprogrammed several parameters on the router. The problem improved, but only temporarily. Frustrated, I returned both the wireless router and the PC card and immediately ordered the Belkin Pre-N router and PC card (based on Cnet reviews, which rated the Belkin system higher anyway).Both the Belkin wireless router and PC card installed quite easily with the accompanying installation CD's and my system has been up and running without a hitch--so far. One other thing I have liked about the Belkin system is that (using the included Belkin Wireless Client) it displays realtime send and receive speeds of the wireless card, which are often slower than the 108.0 Mbps the wireless icon in the taskbar is constantly pegged at; but at least I know the "true" speed of my wireless network at any given point in time (the measured speeds that are displayed are constantly changing and fluctuate mainly according to distance from the router).Needless to say, I have been impressed with my early experience with this Belkin system and won't hesitate to highly recommend it to others considering a future home wireless network upgrade. Oh, and did I mention that the Belkin system was cheaper than Linksys'?!!
I was recently shopping for a digital camera and this one seemed to meet the means.Upun opening I discorcered the usb cord to the computer was missing and could make no other fit. Then I tryed putting in an sd card and it said it needed formamting ,which it did not format I tryed others with the same result.I don't know if it was a bad camerea or dealer neglect.
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.
I own a pair of both the Motorola FR60 and the Audiovox GMRS1525. Fisrt off I live in a regular developed town you would find anywhere. No hi-rises or anything like that. Motorola makes a great radio. Incoming messages are so crisp and clear and I have yet to get a static filled transmission. The only problem is I couldn't get the range needed. The Motorola, which is a &quot;2 mile&quot; radio gets just shy of a half mile and then there is nothing. No faint signal, no static, nothing. I received as a gift a set of the Audiovox GMRS1525 &quot;5 mile&quot; radios and I can get about a mile before the breaking up and static is so bad you can't receive an audible message. Even at a half mile there is a considerable amount of static, somthing you never get on the Motorola's. Unless you are living in the flat wide open plains of the midwest I would advise that you try someone elses radios first or keep the receipt and know the return policy from where you bought them. They may work fine but then again may not give you near what you hope for. I give the Audiovox 2 stars because of the transmission quality being far less than the cheaper 2 mile Motorolas when tested at the same time, same distance. I also think struggling to get a mile is not what a consumer expects when hyped as 5 mile radios. These Audiovox radios should be labeled &quot;up to 2 miles, and in optimum cases you may experience up to 5 miles.&quot; Don't expect miracles, you might not get them.
item did not work was no good was not what i bought thay need to check there parts better wasted the money buying it not worth the money
The laptop is great, Lenovo is horrible.First the good points: The build quality of this laptop is absolutely fantastic. Its a very solid unit and doesnt feel cheap. The performance is very good and its very lightweight. I great laptop for travel.The bad points: Lenovo's pre-installed software apps and their customer support absolutely ruins the experience of this laptop. Lenovo provides lousy software that comes pre-installed. A program called "System Update" basically rendered my computer useless after it updated all the Thinkvantage stuff. The blue Thinkvantage button didnt work, the hotkeys didnt work, my wireless didnt work, the tablet buttons didnt work, and my computer went from taking about 2 minutes to boot to taking about 10 minutes to boot. So I had to get Lenovo customer support involved and they are not only rude but were absolutely no help at all. I was on the phone for hours and ended up getting transfered from one person to the next and no one could tell me how to fix it.I read over and over about how bad Lenovo's customer support is before I bought this laptop, but I figured "that wont happen to me." Well it did, so I guess I can only blame myself. I ended up selling this and buying an HP.
I dont know what happend, work one time only I check ( Effuse ) I dont,regards
Good cable, no interference for 25'! BUT the right channel doesn't work after 1 week. So NO don't buy, spend money on a bit better cable.
Belkin offers a Virtual Servers config page which allows you to port forward any port to an internal machine. This is standard practice in routers these days, and it generally works fine, even on this Pre-N Belkin. HOWEVER, it does not forward Port 80!! If you point a web browser to the external IP of your Belkin, you only get the Belkin configuration page, it refuses to port forward to an internal web server. Most routers (ie a Linksys) let you access the config page only when internal to the router, but will forward port 80, if configured as such, when accessed external to the router. Not so with Belkin. It is a big disappointment. I purchased this wifi so I could host a web gallery of photos from my wifi connected home office PC. Belkin tech support was no help. The Jr tech kept putting me on hold, then started talking to me about the proper implementation of a VPN(!?!?!), and finally told me a Sr tech would call me back, but it never happened. Stick with Linksys. Complaints notwithstanding, if you only want wifi access, it has good range & throughput.
Does not work with Vista.Works sometimes with Windows XP.Wireless performance is poor.Wired works OK.So, if you want a wired Windows XP audio extension, it works pretty well.Almost as well as an, ummm, wire.For wireless I recommend theApple Airport Expressover this.For wired, I recommend theXITEL HiFi-Link For PC and Mac(which is discontinued, but available some places as of Aug 24 2008)
I ordered a 10-pack of these at the end of this past summer. Only 6 of them seemed to accept charge; the other four seemed to be mere paperweights. I tried charging those multiple times but still got a voltage reading of zero across each of them. (On the other hand, the 6 that work seem to work somewhat well.) I have been using a Sunpak Rapid Charger.
I tried out this kvm switch and didn't like it much at all. First off my computers think I'm using a different mouse with it (linux didn't like it at all). Second the mouse lagged a bit. Getting to worse things, the control key is really lagged with this switch, not good for games that use the control key. If you press the control key repeatedly then you get switched to the other computer. Finally, the worst thing is, don't expect to play any high throughput graphics games on this thing. I tried playing quake3 on it and it looked like utter crap, made my geforce 2 card look like a voodoo1 (or perhaps worse). Other than that, it was ok for basic stuff, just not for me.
What else can be said?Useless. Do yourself a favor and invest in a lens cleaning kit with a brush and lens cleaning papers. While some "Lens Pen" type products seem to work well from reviews, this one was a total waste of money.
Sounds like a 747 taking off, perpetually.Unacceptable for desktop use.Be warned, I bought through MacConnection and they charged a 15% restocking fee of about 100 bucks. When I complained the product description of "Quiet" was wrong, I was told I could seek service through Western Digital. No way was I going to get sucked into that trap either. There was no way I was keeping this thing so I paid the restock.The Lacie 2TB drive has horrible reviews too but I've never had problems.
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.
PURCHASED THE CD-R ARCHIVAL GOLD TO STORE PHOTOS. IT WILL ONLY HAD A FEW PHOTO IMAGES. DELKIN NEEDS TO BEING OUT ARCHIVAL GOLD DVDs TO STORE PHOTOS ON.
I bought this JVC model mostly because it was practically priced. When I got it home, however, I discovered that there was only one jack in the back. I was still willing to give it a chance when a tape got stuck inside after only having used it twice. After ruining about three tapes, I finally exchanged it for the same model. The very first tape that I put in got stuck and it has since eaten three more tapes. This has been a very disappointing and annoying purchase. I don't have a great deal of experience with JVC products and I can say now that I never will. The whole experience has been a gigantic waste of money and time!! Buyer beware
The microfibre sleeve offers no protection except mabey from rubbing!?The wrist rest has no cutouts for the small rubber protectors on the edges of the screen, I had to try to cut my own otherwise the laptop wouldn't close properly. Now it looks awful.The microfibre keyboard protector has thick stitching around the perimeter which also inhibit closing.They obviously never actually tested this product on a MacBook Pro.
I was happy with my Sony IF630Rs for 5 years. In fact, I loved them and now I am crying that they broke. The IF3000s are worthless garbage.First of all, the extremely loud hiss does not only happen when you're going out of range. Not unless the range happens to be less than 3 feet. I have the transmitter exactly where my TMR-IF630R was, pointing directly at me from about 3 feet away on my desk. While the IF630R sounded great, the IF3000 sounds like listening to AM radio in a 1972 Chevette. I would be better off listening on a computer speaker. The one INSIDE the CPU tower.Maybe the batteries aren't charged enough? Well, you'd think that after 2 full days of sitting on the charger, they might be. It's hard to say though, since unlike the IF630R the 3000 barely seats on the charging terminal and easily slips off. And since the unit takes bizarre Sony-only batteries, I'm not going to go buy a pair of $25 hacked AAAs to find out if it's just a bum cell.Sony must have fired the IF630R team for being excessively competent. The fact that the same company released both products should be an embarrassment.I have saved an eBay search for a used pair of IF630Rs to replace my old pair, because these things are an insult to my ears.
Didn't care for the ergo design. I'm a two fingered typist na the ergo design is too big and the hump in the middle spreads the keys out too much and slows my type of typing down, pluss the hump in the middle causes you to need light on two sides of the keyboard light on only one side causes shadows on the opposite side, if your a visual typist like me you lose sight of half the keys in a dimly lit room. If your a touch typist and use all your fingers and don't look at the keys it's fine once you get used to the hump in the middle of the key board, but I can type faster with two or three fingers than I can with nine.
Bought the device to add the necessary phone line for my satellite receiver in a room with no hard-wired phone jack. The devices work great, even with our SBC DSL, EXCEPT when the remote unit is connected to the DISH receiver. Even then, it makes good connection with the receiver, allowing it to dial out, etc. And, it delivers caller ID information to the receiver. BUT, when connected to the satellite receiver, the base unit cuts off all incoming calls after two rings, not giving us or our answering machine time to pick up. It's as if it answers the phone and then hangs up. Could not figure out how to stop this. So my score is low if needed for a DISH network 522 receiver.
Pros: Headset is comfortable. Call quality on the headset was very good for first several weeks of use.Cons: After approximately 4 weeks of use, call quality while using the headset diminished. Adjusting the 2.5mm jack helped improve quality. By the 5th week of using the headset, people on the other end of calls could no longer hear me. Adjusting the jack didn't make a difference.Overall: The product only functioned properly for 4 weeks. I would not recommend purchasing.
I bought the E30 and am very disappointed. A technology like this is so promising. The DVD RAM disc cannot be played on any other player except this machine or a machine that can read DVD RAM. Most DVD players do not have this capability. DVD-R cannot be recorded again once the disk is finalized which limits its usage as a substitute for a VCR. I will be be returning it and purchasing a Philips which supports DVD+R and +RW which delivers on the magic of DVD recording.
This adapter is not worth 1 cent. It only provides a crackly fuzzy sound through one side of my headphones. If you wiggle it around it eventually will work for a second. It reminds me of 10 year old headphones that are ready for the trash. Don't waste your money. They are a good price but a bad bargain.
I bought this plotter about two month ago since then if it has work properly for two weeks is a lot. To begging with it came with the cutter defective it took HP about a two weeks to have a new cutter send to the technician that was fixing the plotter. When I finally got my cutter working properly the car in which the cutter runs was not working properly. The technician requested info from HP and never got and answers back. I had to call personally HP to see what was going on and was told I was going to be contacted by the person that was taking care of my case never got that call back. HP send a different technician to my request since the first one I understood didn't really care if my plotter wasn't working properly or. To my surprise when the second one came and start checking the plotter "for something that had nothing to with the cutter" something went wrong and the plotter stop plotting with a message that there is a paper jam when there was no jam at all. Now I have a $6,500.00 piece of plastic that what it does for me is take space in my office since it doesn't work and have no idea when it will work again. And to top things off I am losing money because I can print anything that I produce. HP doesn't not stand for what it claims when it comes to customer satisfaction and equipment warranty. As far as I am concern all what they want is sell you whatever they have and then is up to you to deal with whatever problem the equipment may have.Good luck to everyone who buys this plotter or anything from HP.
I got this product slightly over a year but didn't get the time to setup. I only kept it around 7 months and siren starting to ring. I call Buffalo they said its over the warranty.Very slow on coping.
This is my second pair of Philips SHN2500 noise cancelling hearbuds in 6 months. As happened on my first pair after only a few months of happy use, the sound is now no longer balanced left-right; coming strongly on the left and very faithly on the right.I take very good care of my equipment, always keep the volume low. No tear nor wear took place on either my players not the hearbuds. It has nothing to do either with my mp3 player: I tested the buds with other players and my player with other headphones. No idea what is happening and I am logically not happy at all.This is unfortunate for otherwise Philips's design, quality and price were good for my taste.
Beware!!!!!!I bought this for my Stiletto2 and it is not compatible. The Stilletto 2 won't fit on this even though everything you see makes it look like it would.I'm out $30+/- shipping.The fact that the Stiletto Executive System is not compatible with the Stilletto2 is not noted anywhere on the info for this.
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.
Purchased unit for Christmas LED is now unreadable. Called TEAC impossible to get a human on the phone. Sytem hangs up on you when all lines are busy. Called the recomended service centers. Both no longer service the product. Do not waste your money on this product.
have not used this yet---i thought it would have ferrite beads---it does noti`m deciding if i should use it or not---without them
Left side of all pictures was soft compared to right side, especially the lower left portion. Exchanged for a replacement.
I used this bag for one year to carry my 13.3", 4.2 lb laptop (without the charger) and occasionally a textbook (never more than one - there wasn't enough space). It served me well enough at the time. The shoulder strap was comfortable, and the separate front pocket was easy to access and large enough to hold my other stuff. The downside: one day, while walking to class, the D-shaped ring on the side broke and the shoulder strap released. Absolute disaster! Sure, the bag is well padded, but it does nothing to protect a laptop after it plunges 3 feet onto concrete. My laptop was in bad shape: there was a hole in the casing on the corner where it had impacted the ground. Also, my wireless internet on-off switch stopped working. Unfortunately, it had gotten stuck in the "off" position.I called Targus customer service and received nothing more than a hard-to-hear (overseas) service rep reciting the company's mission statement. I asked to talk to a higher-up and was denied. Later I received an email offering to replace my bag, as per the warranty. I didn't take them up on the offer, nor will I be entrusting my laptop (back to normal now, after a $400+ repair) to a Targus product.Bottom line: I can't recommend this product to anybody. Current owners, check your D-rings; mine were separated in a very inconspicuous line.
For this price I expected a decent product. It breaks just after the warranty expires and they tell you they don't repair products, only replace them within warranty period. Zero stars would be much better as that is what I give it. It's difficult to get songs into the iPod and when it breaks you're out the whole enchilada! Look elsewhere if you want a decent personal jukebox and definitely avoid all things from Apple. I will be in the future.
I understand that many people have had favorable experiences with this samsung television, however I purchased this tv from Samsung in Nov, used it on and off for a few weeks and then when I went to turn it on the tv failed to turn on and three blinking lights flashed on the front of the television. When I called Samsung to report the problem (I had owned the tv for less then 60 days at the time), they explained to me they would call me back within 5 days to let me know if a service provider would be able to repair the set. Customer Service at Samsung was miserable, no one was empathetic to my problem of the tv failing within 60 days of purchase and and no one thought there was anything unusual about me waiting a few weeks to have it repaired.While I am sure the TV is great if it works perfectly, I found that should you purchase a samsung product and it not work, Samsung is not interested in having it repaired for you in any kind of timely manner, under warranty or not. Please consider my experience before purchasing this Samsung TV.
I have now bought two of these, and will probably buy a third sometime next year. They first one only lasted 6 months. Cheap, shoddy construction. The USB power cord separated at each end. So, why did I buy another? It's the right size for my very small notebook and the padded cooling pad cover I have. If it's the specific size you need, that is the _only _ reason to buy this.
Got this for a college dorm room.Unpacked it and hooked it up to my cable system. I immediately noticed that when you looked at a moving image, it would be blurry until the image stopped. Say for instance a person was walking accross the screen, the person would be slightly blurred while he/she was in motion. When the person stopped moving, the image would be much better.Brought it back.
This GPS does not seem to work in large cities. My husband was driving in L.A. and it kept losing its signal and repeating the word "recalculating." He got lost several times as a result. He would have been better off with a paper map.
I bought both the battery for Canon NB-5L and Power2000 RTC-141 charger. The combination only worked together once. I replaced the charger and was able to recharge the battery only once more. I then replaced the batttery. It did not charge.
Updated Oct 4, 2011After posting on Samsung's FB page, the response that I got from Samsung was, "we cannot do anything for you". Also, found a link with some class action settlement against Samsung - [...] on TVs with some other defects. Will not be recommending any Samsung products going forward. Zero stars....--------------------------------------------------------------Updated Sept 12, 2011A white dot appeared right in the center of the screen. Called Samsung customer service who claim that this model is not covered under the Samsung repair warranty!! Absolutely disgusted by this comment. A problem's a problem. If it happens on any other model because of the same issue, why is it not covered? Will followup with one of the user groups and see if this goes anywhere......very disappointed. One star....--------------------------------------------------------------Purchased this monitor from Amazon at a good price over Black Friday after pouring over all the reviews here and elsewhere. The delivery service (Eagle USA) is good at what it does and my monitor was up and running in less than 10 minutes. Initially I was disappointed at the picture quality, however after having played with the viewing distance I have to say that this tv is absolutely amazing, producing one of the best picture quality.Some other things that I like about my tv apart from picture quality:a) No lamp replacement neededb) All connections are available on the rear right corner, and hence easily accessiblec) Very slim and light weight compared to some other brands.Now, some things that can be made better:a) Use of better quality housing - The screen can actually be thrown out-of-shape, making the image "crooked". Not a big deal, but can cause some heartburn, especially for a $2000 tv. The fix is to use a hand-level and make sure that all corners are horizontally and vertically levelled using shims wherever possible.b) Cannot store modified picture settings - I like to play around with the picture settings, however, I cannot store multiple settings to compare between one another.Happy viewing!! Five stars......
I bought a pair of the speakers but could not get the transmitter to power up. Suspecting a bad connector, I returned the set to Radio Shack. I tried all possible combinations with 2 transmitters and 2 power supplies, but could not get either transmitter to sustain power. Seems like poor quality control to me. The Radio Shack salesperson admitted that they never got them to work in the store.
I've owned this product for a fair while now, and had nothing but good things to say about it, UNTIL I upgraded my PC to Vista.I discovered that the software CD provided with the unit doesn't work effectively on Vista, and when I contacted Olympus, via olympusvoice.com.au I was told the following:"The version of software you are using is not Vista compatible. We can supply you with the release 7 version for $94 including gst."Now given that I already own the software for a previous release, and that the price quoted is at least 1/3rd of what I paid for the unit to begin with, I'd suggest it's a bad deal.If anyone is looking at this unit, suggest you check first that the software is compatible with your machine. If you're looking at upgrading your machine, BEWARE you don't fall into the same trap that I did - obviously I feel that Olympus' customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
I accidentally spilled some water on my ergo keyboard last week and the control key and "c" key were out of commission. I purchased the 4000 and tried it out as a replacement. The keyboard is huge. If you are using a computer desk with a slide out keyboard tray, this monster will either scrape underneath the desk or not fit in at all when you try to slide it back in.There are lots of bells and whistles such as programmable keys and the sort, but these are more of a gimmick than anything else. The key response and placement are ok, but it's easy to mistype because of the angle of the keys.After two days, I returned this keyboard. It has a nice wrist cushion, but overall, the feel of the keys, the unwieldy over-sized footprint, and flimsy keys don't add up to a very good typing experience. The Microsoft Natural Elite runs circles around the 4000.Oh, and after two days, my keyboard dried out and works fine again.
These DVD-R's are pure junk. Probably why they are in a plain white wrapper. 80% failure rate. On the plus side, I now have a lot of coasters and frisbees. HP are a bit more expensive, but are well worth it, since I've never had to throw one away! Stay away from these "brand name" discs. I will only buy HP discs from now on. I learned from my mistake.
The first day I started using my Buslink MP3 player, it served me wonderfully. Despite the shoddy quality of its construction, the sound quality was fine, all of the buttons and functions worked, and changing the playlist by simply dragging and dropping files from my iBook could not have been any simpler. What a great value, I thought.DAY TWO ROLLS AROUND. . .The problems that showed up on this player are unbelievable! Problems first arose when the player would jump to different songs in the middle of playing a song. It then began to freeze up whenever I tried to play a song, and at that point the only way to turn the player off was by removing the batteries. I thought that perhaps by emptying all of the data from the player and starting anew, the player's problems would be resolved. When I added the new songs to the player, the player's screen flashed that no songs were on it. The player then began to freeze when more songs were added to it from my computer. To add insult to injury, the player would then cause my computer to freeze up.What was initially a "good deal" ended up as a waste of money and a great deal of frustration. I highly recommend shoppers look to Creative, Samsung, Apple, or any other reputable brand for their MP3 player.
Here's the good stuff: great isolation from outside noise, comfortable, damned near excellent bass, and very power efficient. But I'm returning my pair to Tower Records where I just bought them for $15. Why? Because the sound itself is truly awful: compressed, dead, flat, hazy, and tinny (the great bass notwithstanding). These 'phones literally suck the life out of my music, by destroying its dynamics, detail, rhythm, tonal accuracy, and high frequencies, and then layering a harsh fuzziness on top of that. I can't say enough bad things about the actual sound. I suspect you can have a more rewarding musical experience at your dentist's office. I know I did.
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 ordered this item as a gift for chistmas. It arrived on january 10th, broken. I contacted the seller for a refund and returned the item. I never recieved my refund and Amazon backed the seller. Amazon has taken a turn for the worse I fear.
Maybe I got a bad one in the bunch. But this camera I bought only takes blurry and grainy pictures. Yes I know to hold the halfway for a second to let it focus, it doesn't matter. It's still blurry. The settings are on auto. I've tried other settings it's the same result.A waste of 350+ dollars. My old camera (that had a mechanical flaw so I returned it) was much better, with less megapixels (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7). Unfortunately with Sony's camera, I had the feeling it was blurry, but didn't return it in time. Big mistake.In the end it's all about the lens, not so much megapixels.I'll never buy from Sony again. It's overpriced, overmarketed and shoddy.
mine didn't make it past it's first week. also I'm not sure it worked any better than candles and/or bug spray. I plug it in and it won't start. home depot wouldn't take it back(with out receipt, i probably tossed into there trash can) even for an exchange. I'm guessing they break alot and often. if you really like and want to fix you can buy a kit to fix them.I'm just going to use that yard bug spray
I bought the Itrip because of the reputation Griffin has. I am simply disappointed with this product. The range is extremely short & is sometimes filled with static. I would not recommend this product to anyone, especially at a cost more than $15. Griffin definetly dropped the ball on this product. Next time I won't be purchasing a Griffin product.
Initial setup was nice, particularly compared to D-Link, (the tech decided the D-Link was broken). But I came home from vacation and its not sending out a signal anymore. The WAP11 connects to the LAN fine, but none of the laptops are getting any signalfrom it. Tech support was laughably inept. Now I've figured out the reset button doesn't actually do anything. They want me to upgrade firmware a third time. DSL Reports.com says there's a problem with the latest firmware. I wish I could buy one of these things and it would just work.
Very disappointed in this product and Amazon's response to the problem.Item clearly shows that a metal neck strap is included and until I complained that it was not included, this was still written up as being part of the accessary back at time of complaint but since been changed.They have told me they can't supply the missing part (the metal neck strap showing in the photo) as item comes from a freight forwarder. I did not get what I paid for and unable to return because item has been forward shipped out of the country.
OUT DATED! OUT DATED! OUT DATED!DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
This works to get a signal from our great room to my home office 40 feet away with a wall in between, but it is like watching analogue tv with poor reception. They have to be aimed just right and be pointing at each other and when someone walks between the two units, it can interfere with the signal. Great concept, but I won't use it often.
I was hoping to upgrade my bookshelf speakers so I threw out the old drivers and I ended up DOWNGRADING to these peices of crap with tweeters and subs to match. Cost me 100 dollars to stamp "dumb-a$$" on my forehead.Do not buy!
At first when I got this CD player I thought it would solve all my remaining portable audio problems. I currently burn CD-RW's in standard CD Audio format and use my regular Philips CD player that reads CD-RWs. This was great because I could erase the CD and start over again and again. I then got this new Memorex player so I could put 300 Mp3s on a CD instead of 20 tracks on a CD. I also picks this one over it's compeditors because it reads ID3 tags. WHen I got the player I noticed it only got 3 hours of play time. This stunk compared to the almost 15 hours I got on my Phililps CD-RW player. I bit the bullet and accepted the power loss. I burned a CD a played it. When I put it in it took a long time to finally recognize and read it. It began to play the first track but then skipped 20 seconds into it. I switched tracks but then noticed it took an even longer time to simply go between tracks. I tried to pgram the tracks in a certain order but the controls are extremely aukward and franky impossible to work correctly especially while driving. The unit is also bulky itself and much larger than my other player. As for it's predicted good points, it did't mount up to them. The famed ID3 tag reader it has rather primitive. When scrolling through tracks it only shows the first six letters of the entire song name (Artist-Title). This makes it impossible to quickly scroll through tracks. By the time the slow-scrolling ID3 tag finally moveds across the &quot;Non-Backlit&quot; screen the song is well on it's way being played. Pretty redundant feature, huh. Anyway. I wouldn't recomend getting any Mp3-CD player yet. Everyone of them has too many bugs to be worked out yet. Wait a while and save your money for a player that is worth it.
I used this monitor for 2 years and now it shows a mixture of various colors and de-focused text.
I placed an order less than two hours ago & I can't cancel it???? Bogus!!! I am going to place a lot fewer orders with Amazon.
If I move the phone or place it wrong it doesn't charge. The connector is too loose. C c c.
This item went on back-order right after I ordered it. It took 3 weeks to receive it and when I did get it, it didn't work. Because I wanted to have one for a long car trip, I had to go spend $20 on one at Radio Shack because this one that I ordered did not work and arrived WAY too late.
there are many sites offer sandisk 2GB for about $15. AMAZON lists the price higher than other sites.
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.
I'm a network engineer and this thing is absolutely HORRIBLE!!DHCP doesn't work well. I keep getting duplicate IPs on the network even when everything is set to use DHCP. It just doesn't handle DHCP requests well at all.When I first got it, wireless G kept dropping out. I struggled w/ that for weeks. Now, I have to reset it almost 3 times a day because it just "stops working"... literally! Doesn't pass any traffic through it. I use VOIP and when talking on the phone, it just drops... quite EMBARRASING!!Support???? Support seems like a bunch of unqualified people who only know the basics and they repeat them over and over... USELESS.I've been a HUGE Linksys user/supporter for a while, this product ALONE has made me look elsewhere from now on. We have their Business wireless devices (another FLOP!), GB business switches (this isn't so bad), and home products from cable modems, wireless routers, etc etc. So, I've known and liked them... UNTIL THIS THING!
The picture for this product shows the box for an HP 56. That is not what I received. I received an HP 56b. From what I can find out the HP 56b is a &#8220;value&#8221; or &#8220;economy&#8221; version, though what that means is not clear. It is also not intended for sale in the United States. But whatever it is, it is not an HP 56 and should not be represented as one.This is really false advertizing, and Amazon should put a stop to it. I am surprised that after I returned my order and complained about the misrepresentation no changes have been made to this listing. It would be bad enough if Amazon were just allowing this to happen, but because they are fulfilling the orders they know these are HP 56b and are actively participating in this scam.I bought this because I had shopped around and it was a pretty good price, a pretty good price for an HP 56. Since it&#8217;s really an HP 56b, I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s a good price or not. Since it&#8217;s not supposed to be for sale in the US, I can&#8217;t find any retailer to compare it to. I returned the two I received for a refund, so I don&#8217;t know the quality of the cartridge or if it contains the same amount of ink.
I bought this item before. But I found this item was actually not either equivalent to the Samsung AD-6019, nor did fit to my Samsung laptop. I had to send it back by my own shipping cost. I wrote my review about this item before, but I think they deleted it. So BE AWARE!!!!
I recently purchased these headphones at a retail outlet for near full price. I was disappointed because the set was hugely overpriced, they were uncomfortable, and really didn't sound very good. I returned the set the next day and went to a different retail outlet and purchased headphones that cost roughly half as much, were more comfortable, and sounded much better.I suppose the noise cancelling worked to some degree with these phones. I didn't even buy them for that, though. And I seriously doubt anybody who needs noise cancelling headphones would want a set that cancells noise but doesn't reproduce the music well.The sound reproduction is mediocre at best. There is little bass response, and the headphones distort when given anything approaching a loud volume.They are the kind of headphones that feel comfortable for a few minutes when you try them on. The problem is that they aren't really adjustable. They are, but they have no notches or other ways of keeping the set at any particular size setting. They always snap or slide back to fit your head, which leaves them much too tight under any circumstances. My head was sore after wearing them for 15 or 20 minutes.I have noticed for some reason that as headphones go, the really low-end phones in the range of $5-$20 usually are crummy. But then, the large sized headphones in the neighborhood of $30, especially sets with extra bass response made for "digital sound", etc., usually sound as good or better than the next tier of phones that cost in the $50-$80 range. Of course, if you get into the three figure range, you're usually (although not always) getting even better-sounding phones.If you're an audiophile, you're already looking at phones that are over $100 easily. If you're just interested in good-sounding headphones that are comfortable and sound very good, I would say pass on this Philips set and go for a set from Sony or Aiwa or Panasonic in the $30-$40 range.
I think it was good in it's day, back in 2003. But now, it is not compatible with new Windows 7. Had problems with it recognizing new ink cartridges. Then, could not install both updated printer driver and installation software. And the ink cartridges dry up fast and are expensive to replace. Definitely time for an upgrade! I wouldn't invest in this printer.
I bought this looking for a "Good"Tv card...I got this.I thought it was a Good one...READ...it was a waste.I got the Coaxial Working once then it Won't work.Pulse the audio support is horrible.It only works with the crapy program it came with no media center Support.
I purchased 2 of these to put in two different Chevrolet trucks and it did not fit either one as stated it would. The antenna plug is different and will not work. Do a thorough check before ordering this product.
This product does not work on multifunction printers, I can stand that. This was unfortunately the only answer that technical support could give me. They also indicated that using a simpler printer would make this item work without a problem. I changed out the printers and the print server would still not respond to the wireless, which is interesting because my wireless router log indicated that the server was connected.Two hours of frustration and I will move on to another solution, I do not in any way recommend this product.Side note: I did attempt to use the Linksys automatic setup from on the internet which indicated everything is OK on my system, even with this print server not working.
I purchased this router based on the review where a PowerBook G4 was used. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to apply to the MacBook Pro, as I couldn't get it working at all.Don't think "Oh, this guy can't read instructions". I've been a network engineer for twelve years, and have owned several SOHO routers in the past.In addition to being unable to connect my MBP (it could see the SSID, but not connect -- even without security), it also saw my AT&T; CallVantage traffic as a DoS attack, and blocked the traffic. Even after I disabled the firewall functions, it refused to allow VoIP traffic to pass. (On some forums, people have alleged that Belkin has been aware of this problem for months, without a fix.)Since this product is almost EOL, I wouldn't expect much in the way of firmware updates from Belkin. This product is just too flaky if you're not using Windows XP -- and ONLY Windows XP.
I bought this because I didn't want to give in to the ipod monopoly. I was excited about the fm radio, but you rarely get reception. The organizer is just a waste of space. I never could figure out how to set the clock on it. But for about a year,it played back my music which is really why I bought it. Then the screen went out and I could only play the last album I listened to over and over. I downloaded updates and the recovery tool from Creative, but nothing worked and eventually the player stopped working all together. What a waste of money. And even though I didn't want an ipod, every accessory out there is designed with an ipod in mind. Sometimes, you just have to give in.
Am I the only one having this problem? Purchased it instead of looking for a charger to replace my broken one. Every thing written about this unit says it will charge the shuffle, but it doesn't. I even pulled out the usb adapter and plugged it right into my pc and it still wouldn't charge it.Read thru the manual and it didn't mention anything about charging the shuffle, it just says that in the description of the item everywhere it is sold. So people, if it does charge it, what am i doing wrong?
My best USB drive is the Lexar Media JDE512-231 JumpDrive Elite USB 2.0 512MB drive which I had for about a year and a half. But I needed more space, so I thought I would buy this as the upgrade since it's made by the same company and has the same brand name and they don't make the other model in 1 G anymore. This drive is very slow. I timed the same backup procedure on both drives, and my older 512 MB was at least twice as fast.
Worked for 2 months. It was very cheaply made. Should have gone with a better model. You get what you pay for.
My brief affair with this player lasted about a week, then we broke up. I wasn't interested in a high maintenance relationship.It all started on the download. I couldn't get the software to install properly, and the single sheet of instructions provided was NOT helpful. ...The software seemed easy enough and I enjoyed the player for a while but was constantly readjusting the ear peices to get better sound. After a trip to the gym, I knew I'd take it back as the ear peices were awful.Perhaps this player would better suit a Mac user for an easier download, and perhaps the ear plugs could be replaced, but I wasn't ready to invest anymore in this bumpy ride...
Like everyone else says, it work fine.But now I'm stuck with no place to send the old battery, or pay $$ to recycle at the local landfill.
The unit only supports resolutions compatible with standard 4:3 monitors. Does not have resolutions for widescreen. No help from company. Support only open during business week. Drivers are updated, last 12/17/07. Nothing in latest verson that can help. Save your money.
It isn't working. I havent returned bcuz so busy. No one in town can fix it so instead of the hassle I will probably toss it and buy new.
This microphone only works when it is held close to the sound source (i.e. mouth).I was disappointed that mounting on the PC screen was too far away to pick up voice volume.
I bought the Sony ICF SW7600GR for two reasons: one, because for years it's been popular among radio enthusiasts (DXers and SWLers), and two, because it probably will not be available for much longer. This is the only shortwave radio Sony presently makes, and it may be the last the company will ever make. I wanted to see what all the hype was about while there was still time.The unit is impressive in its build quality. The body is solid and weighty, and the buttons and switches seem firm and reliable. However, the antenna flops from side to side, which is ridiculous in a radio that has been around for so long. Why would Sony not have fixed such an obvious flaw over the years?AM and shortwave reception off the whip are good, while FM is only fair. There are a number of features for better tuning in frequencies, such as synchronous detection, gain, and a filter switch. The sync is an interesting feature and can substantially improve the problems of drift and distortion. The key is to try both USB and LSB positions to see which sounds and works best.My main complaints about this radio are the display window, the tuning, and especially the audio. The window is small, poorly lit with an olive green light, and provides minimal information. The absense of a tuning wheel of any type makes skimming through the frequencies inconvenient. Instead, you have to hold down buttons, press them repeatedly, or else, let the scanner cover each meter band, one segment at a time. When the scanner reaches the top of the segment, it then returns to the bottom. In order to get beyond one segment to the next, you have to hold down, not the course tune button, but the fine tune button. And of course, you also have to know the exact frequency the scanner needs to pass in order to reach the next segment. This is a total pain in the neck, and it repeatedly sends me to one of my other SW radios. A tuning wheel would have instantly solved the problem. But my main issue is with the audio quality - thin, cheap, and tinny, like an old transistor radio. The Sony sounds worse than any radio I've ever owned. Because I keep a radio at my desk and may listen to it for several hours per day, this is a very annoying flaw to me. The tone is much better through a set of headphones - especially on the FM band - but who can stand listening to shortwave for hours through headphones? A pair of quality computer speakers would solve the problem, but as it is, this radio is not for those who listen to radio for hours on end, and especially, not for music lovers. Even FM sounds poor through the speaker. In my opinion, Sony's own $10 ICF-S10MK2 pocket radio has better audio quality. This is unacceptable for a radio that costs $150 or more and gets rave reviews. It's also a reminder to take user reviews with a grain of salt.The Sony excels as a portable shortwave radio with SSB. This is definitely its strength, and as such, it is worth having, especially if you'll use the included wire antenna that substantially improves the reception. It also comes with a shortwave manual that offers helpful information, including frequency locations. Clearly, the ICF-7600GR was designed for the shortwave hobbiest, and the whole package makes a nice little shortwave kit - radio with tilting stand on the back, soft case, reel antenna, and two booklets. But beware that the unit does not include a power adapter. It's batteries or nothing, unless you can find an adapter elsewhere.I placed the Sony ICF-7600GR next to my favorite Sangean ATS 909X radio and compared performances. Regarding sensitivity without the reel antenna, I found the two to be approximately equal. The Sangean actually surpassed the Sony on FM sensitivity and AM selectivity. I was quite disappointed with its selectivity, especially since a local station that I listen to constantly gets terrible interference from another signal; whereas the Sangean picks it up with no interference at all. And of course, the Sangean has far superior audio quality and, in my opinion, a far more sensible and attractive design, including a tuning wheel. Then again, the 909X costs a whopping $225. Yet, the Sony beats the Sangean whenever the synchronous detection is applicable. That is a very useful feature that alone makes the Sony a respectable AM/SW radio. I add these comments because the two models have been perhaps the most popular portable multi-band radios over the years, so comparing them is only natural. If you could afford only two portable shortwave radios, or wanted to limit yourself to only two, I would say these are definitely the two to have.In the end, the primary description of this radio that comes to mind is, "mediocre". Sorry, ICF-7600GR enthusiasts, but this radio has serious flaws. It is a multi-feature multi-band unit, decent enough for SWLing, but unfortunately having a floppy antenna, poor display window, moderate selectivity, no tuning wheel, and terrible audio quality. In addition, the controls on the sides of the radio are tiny and poorly labeled, so that people with either bad eyesight or fat fingers could have a difficult time using them. I would not have purchased it, except for its reputation; which is to say, I had expected a substantially better radio.The Sony's outstanding feature is its synchronous detection, which really does work wonders. It allows the radio to latch on to some frequencies that otherwise would be intolerable, due to interference. But the several serious shortcomings of the Sony make me give it only a two-star rating.[Note: The price of this radio meanders all over the place, from between $120 to close to $300. If you're going to buy it, then at the very least wait a while until the price nears the lower range.]
We bought a Westinghouse flat screen TV about two years ago. It was about 2/3 of the price of the other models. We figured the picture quality might not be as good, but we're not serious TV watchers, so the price break was huge for us. Now we're watching and the thing essentially turns itself off and won't turn on again for several minutes. Shell out a few more bucks and get a TV from a quality manufacturer. We're wishing we had.
I purchaed this Antenna hoping my HD radio reception would improve. Unfortunately the reception is far worse than the standard wire-loop antenna that came with the HD radio.
There are wires that run through a hinge from the display to the part that plugs into the lighter. Eventually this plastic hinge wore out. Then the stress of pulling the charger out of the socket broke a wire. I actually took it apart and resoldered the wire, but I believe the electronics were fried when the wire broke loose. I got no support from the manufacturer, who arrogantly said "you have to just buy another Transdock Micro." Of course I did not follow their advice. I bought a "Monster" this time. Much more robust design.
UGH where to begin. Lets see, the sound on this thing is terrible. Its very low in volume and virtually no bass. This is a nightmare for audiophiles and a bad choice for average listeners. I had to return it within a week and picked up a decent HD 202. I dont recommend these things. Plus they are big for no reason.
This is a very bad bug zapper. Although it worked fine for a week, it the proceded to die. This happened with TWO new units. No rain, no bad weather, just a piece of junk.
I purchased this for the same reason everyone elese did.To capture vhs movies in my comp.Since the pinnacle web site had so much to say about it(at that time)I did buy it.It is completely unaxceptable video to convert into dvd format....and like the others say,pinnacle has no support on this product,seems like they never made it or sold it....no drivers no updates..etc...a real piece of junk that I can't even sell.On ebay at $10.....a real shame......
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.
Could you imagine that I bought this model DSC-W80 Silver twice. I went for it despite the reviews that warned that the pictures are not so good and you immediately realize that when you fix the pictures using softwares such as Adobe Photo Downloader. The only +ve point about Cybershot cameras are that they are bit user friendly.First time I bought from Amazon, it worked fine for a week and then the Lens cover won't open fully. I called up Sony service and read their FAQs (they have this stupid suggestion of "resetting the battery" which is like taking out the battery, charge it fully and reinsert it) but to no avail. Needless to less it didn't work because when the problem started the battery was charged fully anyway.I bought the same model from J&R; NYC Store personally. I come home and start the camera, and lo, the very first screen that lets you set the Date/Time was showing the "variable names" instead of English Sentences, something like "ID_STR_HOME_SET_CLOCK not...". Today I returned this camera.It's only because I bought the cameras from these reputed stores that are good enough to return your money that I have the courage to buy another one from them. But as far as Sony is concerned its certain that their cameras are poor both on hardware and software front. And they still have the guts to say that the company doesn't refund money, talk to the retailer.Don't waste your money on Sony Cybershot, don't be deceived by their good looks.
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.
My TV is only 4 years old and this is not compatible with it. It renders pictures very fuzzy and red from both the DVD palyer and the VCR. It has a buzz in the sound, doesn't have a remote, and is a huge disappointment. I really regret buying it, as it has failed on every level
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.
It looks like I spent the money for useless thing. It is giving me more tension to operate. you may get that I am a very regular costumer of Amazon.
Tons of static and I have a direct line running from this into my car stereo (NOT FM TUNER). It chares fine and cuts off ipod when I turn off engine but the amount of static makes it unusable. I would have been better off with just a cheap charger for the car.
I purchased 20 of these devices to convert PS2 Russian keyboards for a language classroom. We purchased new Dells that no longer have PS2 ports. Since the keyboards are so expensive, we decided to purchase converters instead of adding the PS2 board. I tried 6 of the converters on 4 different Dell computers and every USB port on the PCs. If it was detected at all, I received an error that it wasn't going to work properly and, sure enough, the keyboards weren't recognized. So I sent them back to Amazon and purchased dual splitters instead - and they worked perfectly. I have to comment that Amazon was a joy in the return process. I've never had to return anything before. I've always been hesitant about purchasing certain items for fear of the return process in the event I wasn't happy. But, this experience has proved to me that I don't have to worry. Thank you Amazon!!!
I did not have any performance problems as indicated by several reviewers. The V2 version of the product set up well and the firmware update utility worked well. Nor did I have any trouble with the operation of the wired and wireless networks.Instead the device fried itself after two weeks of operation. Completely dead and unrecoverable in any way. Looks like it may have a heat issue.Upon returning this unit, I obtained another one, thinking that the first must have been a fluke. Two weeks later, the second one fried itself as well. Not a good pattern. Given that this unit was not used intensely, and located in a cold spot, there is definitely an inherent manufacturing flaw.Do not buy this product. I have had success with other Netgear products in the past, but I guess their quality has gone down.
The picture on Amazon makes it look like there is space between the two sides. THERE IS NOT! I'm not even sure how this photo was achieved because in order to make this happen with the pair I received, you would have to tie fishing line on each side and have two people pull the sides apart to take the photo. They arrived tightly crushed together and do not get more flexible as you pull them apart. The ones I got are so tight that I got a headache within a minute. They were instantly painful. I honestly can't even imagine a child being comfortable in these. I'm dead serious, they seem like they would bruise a peach to squishyness, that's how tight they are. My head still hurts :( I wasn't very impressed with sound quality either. I would say that opinion might have been influanced by the pain, but I tested them against similarly priced phones.
It's expensive for what it does. And its expensive for what it is. But it is seemingly the only game in town when using PB6 bellows in combination with a DSLR. KEH seems to offer it for the best price, but call in the order for lowest shipping cost. Did I write that the cord was expensive?
Could not get this device to work with any USB device. The following saya it all.REVIEW BY: Kersus Reviewed Jan 15, 2008Cheap, and cheaply made. The hassle free built in cable is useless as it's only an inch long requiring any non-notebook user to buy an extension usb cable anyway. It needs a power adapter that isn't made anymore and is basically and end of life unit that's suckering people in because there's too much stock left.
This item came up when I searched for WIRELESS speakers. They are not. I have to pay to have them shipped back now.....
Earthmate GPS isn't worth the money. If I could give it "0 stars", I would. The installation process is terrible and the GPS unit would not stay locked on even in clear blue sky. Too many errors. Couldn't search addresses due to errors. GPS unit stopped working after 5 minutes. Tried rebooting the laptop and reinstalling the software. The GPS unit never worked again. I returned the Earthmate GPS and purchased Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator. Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator is a much better program. The GPS function works great and is extremely accurate, to within 3 meters. The only drawback to Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator is no voice, otherwise it is a great program.
Has a to small jack and can't be used on computer or Xbox 360. Very annoying. . . . .
Purchased last month at Target, and already the left button works inconsistently. If I hold it down the click goes through, but I nearly always have to hold the button down.
I'll begin by saying up front "It's not an iPod" and leave it at that. I won't go on about how many features should have been like an iPod... it's a Zune. Now, considering this thing fresh and without prejudice... The Device itself is good, as good as the Zen or Lyra, but the software support is absolutely hideous.Viewed as a "system" (both hardware and software) it significantly misses the mark. I agree with others, I *wanted* to like this thing, but can't get past the extremely limited software interface. You *cannot edit tags*, such as adding your own artwork to each track. The software natively rips CD's into DRM .wma files. It adds tags to my .mp3 music - tags that could be used to identify my home computer, for what purpose? To make MP3 collection more traceable I suppose. Did I ask it to do that?The documentation is sparse. This is not because it's 'so simple to use' that you won't need documentation. It is fairly simple to download the software, install, and start using. It'll scan your music, pictures, and videos and want to add them to it's "music library". Oh yeah, it'll also want to make itself the *default* music player of your mp3's. It'll create this rather confusing and difficult to sort/navigate matrix of album cover thumbnails. It'll download and write tags into your existing MP3 files as to how to *purchase* these very tracks from the Microsoft Marketplace. Hum... let's see... how to buy my own music? Wow! Thanks Microsoft!Overall, this thing tries to be an iPod and fails miserably. Yes, the screen is bigger and brighter. But No, the navigation is clunky - no scroll wheel. The lack of MP3 Tag modifications makes sorting of anything more than a few dozen albums a complete nightmare. Yes, the FM feature is really nice. I'll be using it when I can't find my own music on the Zune. Yes, having it communicate with the XBOX360 is cool. No, it won't bluetooth or communicate with a non-Microsoft product.Where it not for the tens of millions in research and development by Microsoft to create the 'iPod killer', I would think this product were just a bad joke. But it is not. An amateurish attempt - without consideration of what is happening in the world of digital music. We spent the $180, got the Zune and the 2nd MP3 player of the house, and discover it's just not worth it. Next time around, I'll live with the slightly smaller screen and get another iPod.
Bought 2 pair of DB6501 for a Nissan Navara same as Nissan Frontier in the U.S. Had to exchange a pair of them for a DB691 since the front doors only allow you to fit 6x9's. Read so many great reviews on these speakers and was willing to have the same experience but seriously I am very dissapointed with the quality of sound from these speakers. The DB691 gives you a better listening experience than the Db6501. Great mids I cannot complain on that, but highs for the DB6501 are way too high it hurts your ears. Bass is just ok but not great. If you want Bass go for a subwoofer. Just a week ago one of the DB6501 is not working at all. Let's see if the warranty covers this deffective speaker?
It's a piece of junk. I'll bet the sucees rate of this product quality control is under 50%.
I bought the Benwin BW-2000 Flat Panel Computer Speakers for my brother for Christmas. I was impressed with the design and looks of the product. It's kinda cool to have speakers that are less than an inch thick. Here's the problem. I was not impressed with the small subwofer, also at high volume the speakers distort too easly. These might seem like little problems, but if your looking for good sound and for a speaker system that can sustain that good sound at higher volumes, this product cannot deliver! One more thing! Maybe theres something wrong with my set of speakers, or maybe it's in all of them, but when you turn on the speakers it picks up an AM RADIO STATION! These speakers act like some kind of antenna, to a local AM radio station here where I live. It's allways there, you can turn down the volume or turn it up, and it has no effect. Also when you place your hand on the subwofer, the radio station volume gets louder! I've never been a human radio amplifier before! So, I did what anyone else would have done.. I returned the item..Cool looks, but thumbs down from me, and my brother!
I bought this camera 7 months ago and used it only rarely. (My total recording time was less than 2 hrs.)This week I opened the camera to find out that it is dead. No display, nothing. Called the customer service and they asked me to ship the camera to their Camera Repair company. And the fee for that service: 161.5 Dollars. This is a flat fee according to them, no matter what happens to the camera.I had a Sony 8mm camera for last 8 years and it still works fine. I am going to buy a Sony camera instead of wasting so much money on repair.
To give some perspective on Monster's campaign: A test done in a respected audiophile magazine had a couple of high-end audio guys listen to nice speakers through a pair of monster cables and a connection made out of a coat-hanger. Was the difference noticeable? No. They couldn't distinguish. Monster charges out the butt for those, and they're sold because the margins Best Buy makes off of them are *insane* compared to other electronics.Monster is laughed at around the audiophile/videophile world because if the terribly quality for the high price they offer. The same goes for their power cleaning technology. Even if it were good, I wouldn't buy this anyway just because of how they treat their customers. Monster is one of those companies that cheats you because the environment is right for it. Everyone's getting nicer home systems, and Monster saw a whole bunch of tourists entering a shop with no nice sleazy guys sitting there to help you.Boo.
... The 785EPX makes very respectable color prints. However, starting with the installation, I've had nothing but problems with the glichy software. I had to reinstall it twice to get it to work. The manual mentions you might, so, obviously, Epson knows they have a problem. I also got some strange error messages which we corrected to some degree by downloading the latest version of the software. However, the spooling is still VERY slow. You can hit print and wait a couple of minutes before it starts. Sometimes it doesn't print at all and you have to reinitiate the print process. The nozzle seems to clog at least once every couple of weeks. I had an HP for 3 years and never had to clean it. It also uses much more ink than the HP and won't allow you to print in black if the color is out. They also say if you use any other type of ink other than theirs you'll void the warranty.Gotcha!... It was noisey. That's an understatement.If all you want to do is print photos and can put up with all the other problems, buy it. However, I need a document printer that I can count on and this is not it. So it's back to HP.
I was trying to duplicate a device which my hairdresser used when I went for a cut/styling. The handle on the this product is way too large which makes it difficult to hold and manipulate. Also the diameter given for the brush is misleading. It is bigger than represented. It's difficult to get out of the packing (you need to cut the thing apart with a saw blade) which makes returning the item nearly impossible. I think I will ask my hairdresser if she can order one for me which is sized to fit a woman's hand. This is a good idea made bad because of poor design. Don't buy it!
Dude, don't buy a Dell. I bought Dell's years ago and they purred along for years. When I upgraded the computers in my office this time, I bought Dells - against the advice of my computer consultant.When they came, they didn't work. I bought the deluxe service package - the one where they come on site if they need to. Here's how that works:1. If you call, 3 of 4 times you're on hold for 15 minutes, then there is a click and you're disconnected. 45 minutes on hold, then someone picks up the receiver and hangs up on you. If you call 40 times this will happen 30 of the 40.2. Once you get them, they will say it's a software problem and it's not their responsibility - call Microsoft. If you call Microsoft, they tell you that, since you bought it from Dell, they are the reseller, and you need to deal with them on all operating system issues.3. You call back to Dell, and they try to sell you more support and refuse to address the issue (after hanging up on you three times first).4. I finally called Geeks on Call - they looked at the machines - said it was a 'bad build' and that it was a Dell problem. I paid another $500 to them to get the machines running.5. I asked Dell for the money back for the service contract - they refuse.
I purchased this Iomega 120 Gig External Hard Drive to use to backup important files on my two XP computers. They advertise it will work with XP, but after consuming 3 whole days, trying to get it to work---as I followed step-by-step instructions from Iomega online chat techies---it still will not work on XP machines. They even had the audacity to tell me to use their CD to install the drivers, and it would work. Trouble is, their CD does not contain any drivers. It only contains their backup software. Windows XP automatically installs its own drivers, when the Drive is plugged in, but that still won't make it usable, since XP cannot assign a drive letter, and it is useless without that visibility.XP cannot recognize it as a drive because the HDD is formatted with FAT 32, while XP machines are formatted with NTFS.I got one run-around tactic after another, as the Iomega "support" people wasted my time with steps that they knew would not work. They have to know that this FAT 32 HD is not compatible with the XP NTFS, but they won't admit that because Iomega falsely advertises that it does.My only recourse is to return it to Amazon for a refund. Sorry, to do that because Amazon is such a good company, in my book. I think Amazon should reconsider carrying this items, since Iomega is not honest about what systems it will actually work with.
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...
Before getting a G5 LASER tech. mouse, try any other option. I have been told about few problems with the G5 before but I still got one and it only worked for 5 minutes. I opened it to see where was the problem, but the chip did not work properly so I couldn't do anything.I got the MX 510 with the normal light technology instead. Is a lot more robust and secure.
This unit is poorly designed and poorly constructed. Sharp metal edges pinch wires while atempting to assemble the unit. Mine failed after one week. Has a cool looking blue neon pilot light...that's about all it is good for. Don't buy it.
This laptop looks great on paper and runs well for a wile but everything is uphill from there. I have owned this laptop for a while now and I have had many problems along the way.First off I had to take this laptop to a repair shop to have the motherboard replaced because all of my usb ports stopped working after about three months. It was under warrenty so it was ok. After the repair the 10 key never worked the same. Once you accidentally bump the number lock key then you have to leave it off or the poilkjmnb keys turn into the 10 key and you cant type and use 10 key anymore.Secondly the battery life is terrible even for a 17".Thirdly mine runs VERY hot. The fan in the back left corner has been so over burdened that it has worn out and makes a lot of noise. It is way too hot in my opinion than should be tolerated from a mobile processor.Finally the dvd burner combo on mine pops out randomly while you are sitting there. I have no clue why.This has a dual core processor but it doesn't take much to slow this pc to a crawl. Itunes, word, and firefox is more than it can handle.Overall this computer was not as good as my gateway laptop that it replaced which was 3 years older and equally priced when it was new.I would not recommend this PC.
This moves the cursor around the screen wildly thus not what I need. This would suite if you needed to keep a server or a system which is not used all the time open, or if you wanted to play a practical joke on someone, but if you just wanted to keep the screen from locking it is not what you want. They do make a slow one which "nudges" the cursor a single pixel every second or so. That is what I intended to purchase. I was unaware that this was even an option.
First of all... getting alarm clock, with really "original design" isn't easy. I've spent many hours looking through many websites looking for a decent one - finally finding Sony ICF-C773.I think I was expecting too much from it. After opening the box, I was very dissapointed with its look. The picture shown on Amazon website is misleading! Sides of this clock are purely white, and "glow effect" is... well... horrible. This watch I think was designed ONLY for bedroom clock/radio AND it looks decent only when the light in the room is off - otherwise, better don't look at it.(-) Digits are small... very small... you need to be very close to see them.(-) Buttons are ALL OVER this clock, at the back. Unless you remember (!) all of them, you have to actually rotate the clock to see which button is where. Setting up the alarm is really a pain in the........(+) The only plus I found is sound quality, which is nice. High and mid tones are very clear for such small box. I was suprised honestly, but well... it wasn't for free.(-) Clock comes with 5 alarm melodies, and ALL of them are horrible (90's?). My cell phone has MUCH better sounds than this clock. AND WHAT'S WORSE, THERE IS NO WAY TO SET UP THE VOLUME OF THE BUZZER!! At least there was option to set-up alarm to radio...(+) Good radio reception. But that wasn't the reason to buy it.Overall... don't buy it! It's way to expensive for what you get!!After fighting with it, I returned this clock, and decided to spent money elsewhere... I recommend that you will do the same.
Last Year I bought my first Home Theatre System - Panasonic SC-HT 70. Oh Joy........well for 6 months anyway, before the player packed in. It would'nt read any discs, CD or DVD. Bummer I tought, just unlucky and sent it off for repair. Was stuck with regular TV volume for 2 months.....which is kinda like using a 56K modem, getting cable and then having to go back to the 56K again. So I got the system back and in fairness it's being working ever since. So last week I went out and bought the HT 700, rushed home and to my shock and horror, I did'nt have to wait 6 months this time. It did'nt work at all!!! Same problem .....player did'nt work, could not read any disc's. Funny enough this time each time I tried I got a different error message (even my DVD disk was from the wrong region)...yeah right. So I got to bring it back (and it really bugs me the way sales people act like its your fault the thing does'nt work.......Happy to take your hard earned cash, not so happy to give it back tough). It's a sleak looking system, but Panasonic neeed to get their sh** together. Bottom line, its cheap, looks good, but is junk.Would'nt risk it again..........Ever.......Go for somthing else.P.S. Have been reading some other reviews of various other models. Seems to be a Panasonic plauge, with the disk changer and player.
I had a Handspring Visor for 3-1/2 years. It was an excellent product, very user friendly. It felt like it was designed by humans for humans. I was a skilled user of Grafitti. Recently I got a Zire 71 - four-five years after the Visor, the Graffitti system has de-evolved. It was so DREADFUL I had to return it - twice. For instance, the moment you put the stylus to the screen, it was interpreted as a dot before you had a chance to continue. Now I purchased Tungsten E, and while Graffiti 2 doesn't get as confused, it is still much worse that what good ol' Handspring had to offer. Why would Palm alter the way certain letters are written, instead of - if the geeks at Palm absolutely HAD to tinker with it - adding multiple versions of the same character? The way &quot;a&quot; &quot;r&quot; or &quot;t&quot; were written weren't &quot;broke&quot;. Why on earth mess with it?After 3 recently owned products from the new Palm family, I also noticed that screen brightness is inconsistent. My Tungsten E is as bright at full brightness settings as the Zire 71 was at half the setting (same hardware). My other Zire 71 screen had a greenish tint.I give it 2 stars only because one would expect more of Palm today. I would have given it 5 stars - back in 1999. A perfect example of how the NEW is not always better.
ATI has apparently mislead me, their website implied that this card had drivers supporting it under Linux. Well they have drivers alright, but they don't work! THe display is false colors and very streaky. I contacted ATI for support and their response was "We don't provide support for Linux, the drivers are provided As Is" It took me several months to come to the conclusion that I was going to be unable to configure this drivers and now I am stuck with a card that I cannot return. I feel ATI has lied and is being very unfair in having pushed the burden to discovering whether their card will or will not work, under Linux, off onto the user and simply said "Tough luck" If ATI implies that they have drivers for a card then they are obligated to support those drivers, it was on that basis that I bought this card.
Linksys admits that WPA does not work with this product and they have no ETA whatsoever for when it might work.I was suckered into buying the original 802.11g print server which didn't support WPA and never got a firmware update adding support. Then I see this new model has been released, so I call Linksys to get some details.Linksys has again shipped a product that is broken by design. WPA doesn't work at all.
I have owned a few digital cameras before and hands down, this is the worst of all. The zoom was messed up after a couple of months of purchasing and the red-eye reduction never worked. Adding to that, the customer service was horrible. It took the service people almost 2 months to tell me that I need to pay to get the camera fixed, even though the camera was still under warranty and it was the camera's fault. I was not provided with any explanation as to why I need to pay to get it repaired and never heard back from them. I may have used this camera for 3 months and never got good pictures out of it. It used to shut down by itself. At first I thought it was the batteries but that was not the case. Stay away from this camera.
This is an absolute, verified, certified piece of ****. I bought it to record from my other samsung product, a digital recorder (also a piece) and it stinks! The record function has more limits that a limited offer and to record off the TV you have to summon the gods with incense and sacrifice. it will not play half the discs I own which play perfectly well on my $40 target special. Did I mention this was a poor purchasing decision?
i never knew that charge cable can be a problem, the battery pack is fine, but the charge cable is just stupid, it works for months and it stopped working. cannot charge anymore, not the battery nor the controller issues, just the cable. ive seen a lot of comments about this charge cable problem, its as bad as red ring of death almost, just the fact this is a lot cheaper so nobody cared. Microsoft needs to improve this product.
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 the 30 GB video Ipod when it first came out and I bought the protection plan from Best Buy and it was the best purchase of my life(not the Ipod but the protection plan). I'm now on my 4th unit and they usually last me about 4 months before they begin freezing up and the battery life is garbage! Usually I am without an MP3 player for weeks at a time because they are always fixing mine. I was told that if you jog with an Ipod DO NOT get a hard drive based player but go with the flash memory. Would have been nice to know before but the jog wheel is great and the design is awesome too. Probably wouldn't buy this product again
TV quit tuning up and down after only a few months of use. From what I've read on-line this isn't a new problem with Polaroid TVs. Cust Service couldn't figure it out. Bad buy.
Needed a new all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/fax to replace an aging HP Officejet 710. Since had been previously satisfied with two HP printers have owned in the past, I highly considered HP products for my replacement all-in-one purchase. After some research, found that the compact HP Officejet 5510 with an automatic document feeder and flatbed scanner good for when need to copy magazines and books believed would meet my needs. I had read good reviews on the output quality on this machine as wanted to use it to scan and print photos from time to time.So I bought the HP 5510. The large poster size sheet included provided easy to install set up instructions only if the software install would have worked. The machine made a test print fine which was the first, only, and last printing I did with this machine, My PC not the newest on the block, but not a bad machine either, had 256MB RAM, 30GB disk space, and Windows 98SE, which met or exceeded HP install requirements according to specs provided. The specs specifically said 128MB RAM was needed, but recommended 256MB, and the software install package was 1GB (yes 1GB). So thought no problem. Wrong!! The install started, the USB cable connected fine, but then received prompt saying up to next the 35 minutes files would be installing. 25 minutes into the install my PC locked up due to lack of memory. Many software products when start to install said to close all programs when installing, and this one is very serious. So I did (previous I closed some but not all) except for Systray and Explorer (should also disable Norton firewall also), and software installed the some 5000+ files.You wonder why this bloatware would need that many files for printing and scanner whereas competitors have installs less than 100MB (less than 10% of size). HP includes many optional applications like HP Image Sharing for sharing photos over the internet which is nice feature for some but not for all. HP should have a custom install option where customers can install base drivers for printing and scanning, and then check others options you would like. There is a minimum install but you lose out on such features as OCR text scanning. If you want the OCR, you have to install the 900MB of other software junk. The additional software is all or nothing with no custom install option.So thought great got the 5000+ files installed, but when tried to open the HP Director, got script errors. Three calls and one online chat session with HP failed to resolve the problem. First tech suggested some updates to Internet Explorer. Further tech troubleshooting suggested uninstalling and reinstalling which did total of 5 times including above. Techs tried to be helpful, and calls to tech support were answered fairly quickly, but they were clueless to solve this except for one HP doc on web which failed to work. If successful, each uninstall and reinstall took 90 minutes to 2 hours due to the 1GB size of the software. After 15 hours+ of troubleshooting, decided this printer was not meant to be for here so it went back to the store. I was not going to waste further time maybe reinstalling Windows nor spend $ upgrading my RAM when everything else on my PC works fine. I would not recommend this printer to anyone unless your PC has MORE THAN 256MB of RAM. I really feel for the HP technical area dealing with this 1GB bloatware. It is sadly I found out on all of their recent all-in-ones including the HP 4215 which also considered and some of their photo printers. Have since read and heard am not the only the customers with software install problems with these HPs. If HP does not work for you for software issues, you may want to consider the Lexmark X6170 which bought with ADF and flatbed and only a 30MB software install and so far am happy with which is the topic of another review.
I wish I would have seen Matt's review before I bought this unit. I've had very good luck with Philips products, so I have no doubt that this is a quality product, but I'm with Matt on this one. Philips, why would you design your speakers like this? I opened the box, saw that I couldn't use my 12 gauge wiring already installed in my room, and I have to take it back. Very dissappointing Philips...
I bought this filter to use it with a Canon EF-S 10-22mm. Unfortunately the filter touches the front element of the lens at 10mm. I corrected this problem by adding a spacer between the filter an the lens but one would assume that being a Canon filter, it would fit their entire lens line. I'll be replacing this filter as soon as I can. Aside from this first inconvenience, the filter came with fingerprints and minor scratches. I was not aware that this filter was used when I bought it and it was not advertised this way. Amazon should double check what's being advertised as new and make sure it is.
This is made from lightweight plastic. There is a little lip in the front, so if your laptop has controls on the front, this cooler will interfere with them. Also, if your laptop only has USB slots in the front, the cooler's short USB cable may not reach them. Widescreen laptops will hang over the sides and make the unit a little unstable. The fans are quiet though.
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
I also have had the black screen experience but I've found that you can temporarily correct the problem most of the time:Reseting the camera by pressing the button located at the bottomStriking the camera against your handFor my camera, I think the problem resides in some bad connections.
The headset worked great for exactly 4 days and then in the middle of a conversation with a customer I could hear them but they couldn't hear me! After a little research come to find out that if you swivel the mic handle to much the wires can disconnect & the headset is useless! The company i ordered from did issue an immediate refund however I didnt want a refund, I wanted and need a product that worked for longer than 4 days! Nevertheless, i guess u get what u pay for and I do thank the company for the prompt refund but I'd rather have a working headset and u could've kept the refund!
When the radio works it is good (except for frequent loss of signal when walking with it in standalone mode, ie, no external antenna), but pray you never have a warranty problem. My radio died, Samsung has had it for almost 6 weeks now and I can't find out from them when it will be returned. And I've called every number I can find!!! Meantime I keep paying my XM service. I would recommend you buy local from some place that will honor the warranty IN HOUSE!!!!
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.
I am really disappointed. When I removed the binoculars I was very impressed with the design and heft. The directions were useless and in calling customer service I received a similar useless set of directions. The battery insertion was impossible to figure out and the compass and light never worked. I am sending them back (pain). I like to try another Barska model but I am really reluctant after this experience.
The USB cable doesn't fit well into the charger's port. I have to jiggle it and push it in VERY forcefully. Otherwise, seems to charge fine.
Engine Noise is awful. With this cable, the noise is even strong. Very dissapointing.Too bad for an rockford fosgate product.Tested in a Chevy Spark.
I went from using a cassette type system to play my blackberry music thru my car stereo. The quality was actually better than this unit. The stations available are pre-set and you cannot change them. Unfortunately, the majority of stations are in use locally for me. The remaining stations are fuzzy and moving the phone and unit around in the car create crackling. Bottom line, for under $14 I will continue to use it as its good enough for a tone deaf gent like myself. If it ceases to work I will most definitely spend a bit more for stations I can set myself and a bit higher quality.*Two months after purchase this unit blew out my cigarette lighter and rear tail lights...buyer beware!!!
These headphones initially worked great: fit well, good sound. But after a couple of months of use, the sweat from running waterlogged the speakers, even though these headphones were marketed as sweat & water resistant. The speakers still work, but the sound is very muted and poor quality. I would NOT recommend these headphones for any activity involving moderate to heavy sweating.
This unit lacks the most current GPS receiver, SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset. This receiver has made it possible for reliable GPS navigation even in dense urban environments, behind tall buildings, in canyons, etc. Virtually all new GPS units use SiRF's receiver, and this should be a deal-breaker for any new GPS you buy. Trust us, you'll want SiRF onboard - performance is superior to prior GPS receivers.
i bought it from amazon, in the process to see if the seller would warranty this. Bought it in 11/1/2010 and just found out this is a 2006 model ha ha, no warranty thru clarion. installed it in my glove box on my rhino and 7 mths later just quit working. you decide
In spite of the checkered reviews, I decided to take a chance on the Minolta Dimage IV. Bought it at a local camera store in case I had to return it. They didn't have any "new" ones, only a stack of 20 "refurbished" units. The fact that so many refurbished units are available should be a clue to everyone about the general quality.But, what the heck, it's only a couple hundred bucks and I am a computer professional so maybe I can avoid the pitfalls that have trapped others.Followed the setup instructions exactly plus the advice from the internet community. Installation went OK. Scanned 2 slides. Freeze-up both times. While the freeze of the application didn't freeze my computer (Windows XP Professional), I could not scan again until I rebooted. That was all I needed to box it back up and return it. I now own a Nikon Coolscan V ED and, though I am having a problem with dark images, at least it works.Stay away from this scanner. It is shoddily built, unsupported and basically, doesn't work. Why would Minolta wreck it's reputation with such a piece of junk???
These things suck. I had some wireless headphones, not 900MHz and quite a bit cheaper that worked much better than these. There is always static and the headphones don't take batteries you have to charge the one in it, and the battery life is horrible. Don't buy. Not worth the money.
I got the system in the mail on time. It took over three weeks to get the free installation. The contract company did not show up as scheduled causing me to miss a half day of work. This deal was a rip-off. Recommended not do this. I could of saved $70 by doing it myself. All the person did when He showed up was install a cable and left me with the work of burying the cable and drilling hole in the side of the house to install it. I could of done this and saved money. Recommend to buy from local source so you can enjoy sooner.
I have a somewhat bizarre story. I saw the product on their website, and called early this year (2004) about it. I was told it wasn't going to be available for a couple of months. I thought that meant it was a brand new card. I guess it only meant that it was out of stock. So, I called back a few months later, and was told it was available then, so I bought it. I had a lot of problems with it, but I was thinking I got a brand new card and therefore I just needed to wait for them to get the software ironed out. So, I've been checking their site, waiting for updated software and never found any.Now I find out the card is discontinued. Rather than getting one of the first ones, I now see that I got one of the last dregs. And as such, there is no support for it. Boy was I taken.
I was thinking I just picked a keyboard that happen to have a problem with the space bar...which sometimes happens with mass produced items. Every once in a while a unit ships that has a flaw. But after coming to look at the price - to compare amazon with the price I paid - I looked at the review and someone wrote yesterday that they have the exact same problem.So I think I'll return this one to the store and buy the other one I was looking at - the same one I use at work. I just type too much and too fast to deal with this space bar and I don't think it's going to improve.
This thing worked great for about a month. I hardly used it at all. Suddenly and Unexpected it died, it doesn't do anything anymore. We think it may have come close to a strong magnet. In any case it is worthless now and I only used it about 5 times. These things are supposed to be durable but this was ridiculous.
I bought this and within 3 months with little use it died on me. I mainly used it to charge my iPod while away from my PC and would also play my iPod with it. The sound is tinny, very cheap. That I could live with as long as it still charged my iPod I was somewhat happy. But as I said within 3 months it stopped working completely. Wouldn't turn on, wouldn't charge, wouldn't do anything at all. I tried multiple outlets and cables but nothing worked. So, even though this isn't expensive, save your money and buy something that has more longevity and better design quality.
Don't let the low price tag reel you in. The cable is short and flimsy, and the mouse wheel very faulty. The mouse wheel began to get stuck after only several months of use, for some reason mostly when scrolled up. Because of its "Unique clear" rubbery surface, even the smallest increase in internal friction will cause your finger to slip right off, constantly unintentionally clicking it instead of scrolling.As for the thin cable, it at first seemed like an advantage. That is until it inevitably got partially torn (expect it to happen right where the cable meets the mouse or the USB plug),causing the mouse to shut off at unexpected times. I eventually soldered in a spare USB cable which I happened to have lying around. I'm guessing most people would just throw it away at this point.If it weren't for the bad cable and scroller, this little mouse would actually be pretty comfortable to use and it does work without a hitch on many different surfaces the way an optical mouse should. I think all the complaints I've read up here about it being too small are unjustified. After quickly getting used to it, I actually prefer using a smaller, lightweight, more versatile mouse. As soon as this one completely breaks down I will probably just get a more expensive similarly-proportioned mouse, except wireless and with a properly designed scolling wheel.
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!
I am unimpressed and outright dissapointed with the quality of this so-called color laser printer. The prints are inkjet quality at best. The setup is difficult with a Vista machine and the usability is limited.Prints:Quality is substandard. Paper handling is limited. Comparison to my Multipass 730 - I go with the inkjet.Vista:Only the network driver works as of this writing. The USB driver is in spanish which makes it unworkable for me.Overall, a bad device that is not worth $300.00 let alone $600.
This product won't install with Windows XP! I was on the phone serveral times for several hours with HP customer service trying to get this thing functional, but Windows XP has severe compatibility issues. Things I tried...new USB drivers, updating bios, changing USB settings, windows updates, changing startup settings, downloading newest HP software, and numerous hours of installing and uninstalling the software. This was not an easy task considering installation includes over half a gig of software and countless registry changes. Furthermore, their uninstall application leaves those registry changes; affecting future attempts to reinstall the software. What does HP recommend doing to fix this?....Installing and uninstalling the software AGAIN! In searching around the web for solutions, this device has issues with other versions of windows as well. This all in one is worthless, spend the extra money to get a differant one!
I purchased this camera a few months ago b/c I wanted a compact camera to carry with me and take snapshots of my newborn. Since most of the time my subject would be an infant that could move at any moment, I wanted a camera that I could quickly grab and snap a photo. I did not find this to be true with the Casio. 90% of the pics I took with the camera, were dark, grainy, blurry, and had horrible red eye. I read the owners manual as well as solicited the salesperson for help with using the camera but still no luck. I have a Fuji & a Canon digital camera that I have great success with so I am confident that the poor pictures were not simply due to the user. Because I was dissatisfied with the Casio Z120, I exchanged the camera for a more sophisticated Casio model. I had the same problems with that model. I would not reccommend the Casio cameras to anyone.
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.
I bought this unit without checking what media it accepts. It only writes to DVD-R/DVD-RW. It just so happen that my house is full of DVD+R...so i had to go purchase it. Then I set it up to my set top box and for some reason I couldn't get it to record. It might be user error, but it was all very confusing, so I ended up returning the unit.
The headphones looked so cool and functional online but they snapped in half the first week I had them. They are not made for DJ'ing or heavy computer use, I was using them as MP3 headphones and that's when they snapped. Sad times.
I returned this product because it would play for about 20 seconds and then break into static. Not sure why?
I have two of these, and one reads ten degrees lower than the other in the same roast all the time. Ten degrees is a pretty big difference when you're trying to achieve a particular level of doneness, so these thermometers are pretty much useless.
This case is poorly designed and it is too small for a Walkman! I wish that I had read the reviews before ordering it! My rating is ZERO as it is unusable.
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...
I thought this was to be a great product. It is big, a lot of compartments, etc, etc. However quality is not there. Just after two months of using it in normal conditions, the lift hanger stopped half way, what makes the product useless to use. I would not recommend Targus to be bought to anyone. It used to be a good quality product, but it seems it seems they lost it completely.
I had this for a little over a year and never experienced any problems. A few days ago, I plugged a very small space heater into it and after a few minutes, the power center blew. The TV, DVR, and heater all shut off and there was a loud high-pitched tone coming from the power center. It won't reset so it's destined for the trash. I feel certain there was no power surge as nothing else in the house even flickered. I expected much more from this brand.
I have the Midland 300 and thought this would make reception clearer. Wrong! It made it much worse. Don't waste your money.
Well it does work but must be old or something it does not hold a charge for long . Im hoping after I charge it several times it might last longer. As far as the service goes gerat it was shiped fast and easy no trouble at all .
I bought this router and spent hours, over two days, with online support trying to get it to work. The support people were helpful but do not work fast. Conculsion, I got a bad router and I needed to return it for another. I got a replacment and after less than three months it has completely died. Urgh! Either the design is flawed or the factory is doing a really poor job making them. Buy at your own risk.
The speakers looked excellent, and still do, now that I have bought them, but looks are deceiving. I can honestly say that I wish I had never bothered to buy them, since they are badly made, and are more trouble than they're worth...
I have very thick hair that's hard to dry. This blow dryer dries my hair quickly and I loved the retractable cord. It was a great blow dryer till it stopped working 3 months after I bought it. Now what?
This item is not worth it. Picture is affected by all types of interference. Is not usable most of the time at night. Have set on channel 3 and a tv station 150 miles away overides the input signal.
These are by far the worst headphones I have ever owned. I got them because they are from a good brand and look nice. After a week of using them the sound in the right ear bud started to lower and sometimes would just go out. I changed the battery for the headphones many times and the sound was still no good. Another annoying thing about these headphones is that in the middle of the cord the plastic box for the battery hangs down, it weighs too much on your ears and is a hassle to carry around or find a place for.
The HP black ink cartridge I ordered from GoFastParts through Amazon was supposed to be "Original HP 56 Black Ink Cartridge In Retail Packaging," and was displayed showing HP's current packaging.The package I received was certainly not in HP"s cardboard packaging, but in a simple plastic wrapper with the notationHPInventProduct of IrelandIt had nothing printed on it of HP's usual information on how to install, to reorder, etc. In other words, this is NOT in HP's Retail Packaging. It is in the same kind of packaging as that for a remanufactured cartridge I purchased recently from another outfit.I have not been too happy with remanufactured ink cartridges and thought I was making sure to get this HP 56 cartridge in HP's original packaging. Even if the cartridge I received is not remanufactured but simply repackaged (refurbished?), it is not the retail packaging both promised and pictured.I have not used this cartridge yet, hoping I may return it for a cartridge that I know will be genuine a HP OEM cartridge.But if I have to pay return postage or the like, will probably accept this falsely-advertised (although possibly adequately functional) product. Meanwhile, I will be wondering if I will get the same or a lower number of pages out of it, etc.
This product does the job it says: covers wires, however the do not say it barely holds in the wires actually used for TV's and/or DVD players or other things. The covers are more to cover tiny, thin wires, ore just 1. I tried to use it to cover the TV wire and the DVD player wire and it doesn't work. So DO NOT buy this if you are trying to cover more than 1 wire at a time.
Bought Director's Cut Take 2 in 2004. The problem is that about 10 minutes into capturing analog video the picture starts to roll, like VHS with tracking problem.Support response time is excellent, but after over a year of correspondence and 2 free firmware updates, the problem ramains.I do not see any more need to buy capture devices now. The newer versions of video cameras have "pass-through" utility that can be used to capture analog videos.
This router was easy to setup out of the box. However, out of the box, I needed to restart this router at least every few days. My internet connection seems to fail every few days, with restarting the router fixing the problem. After a year of use, this router needs restarting literally any time I turn the computer off.Now my routine when going home is this: turn on computer, go to router, unplug router, and plug in router, because the internet never ever works anymore just turning the computer on. The router must be reset every day.I will take my sledgehammer out of the garage and smash this one in the backyard once I get a new one. Stay away or you will be in a world of headache.
I bought this telescope several years ago and was pretty excited to be able to have something to look at the stars and the moon with. I used it once back in 04-05 and then it sat in a closet until recently. I pulled it out to go look at the moon with friends and come to find out that the workmanship on the unit was pathetic. The focus mechanism was stripped so it would not go in or out without additional assistance, plus the Autostar unit wouldn't turn....it would move the telescope up and down, but not from side to side....pretty sad that I paid $200-300 for this unit and by the second use it was already worthless. Yeah you can use it manually, but by the time you focus in the lens, you've lost what you were looking at. Very shoddy workmanship.
I was looking for a TV for the bedroom that was similar to my Philips 42in LCD ($[...] at Costco) that has a built in ATSC tuner, which is supposedly the same as a HDTV tuner. (In addition to my regular cable channels, I get over 300 digital channels including radio stations with my 42in Philips...which is great because I love the KQED Life channel.) This Samsung model seemed to have what I was looking for. Good price, good quality, and most important an ATSC tuner. What actually made me choose the Samsung over the Philips 32PF7421D or the LG 32LC2D was that it had a PIP feature and I was able to find a price match on Amazon and got it for ~$[...] with tax. (It's on sale now for $1100)So, first, the Tuner doesn't work without an antenna. I suppose I can get an over-the-air antenna but the channels are limited in this area and KQED Life isn't one of the channels I'd be able to get [...] OR pay Comcast $[...]/month for the HD service and receiver, but that means having additional hardware to enjoy this TV. Which means, I could have been better off saving more money by getting an LCD monitor instead of an LCD TV because I can't even use the HDTV Tuner with my current configuration. (Now I'm comparing the Samsung to my 17" wide screen Sharp LCD TV Monitor I use as my computer monitor. It's just the same. It has a PIP feature, component slots and composite slots.) And unlike the Philips, which integrates the digital channels with the analog channels for continuous surfing, you'd have to switch between surfing the analog channels then to the antenna channels with an additional button.Second, the PIP. It doesn't work with analog signals (unless the PIP is the PC or a HDMI signal.) So, that means you can't watch two different shows at the same time. Even if you had a digital signal, you wouldn't be able to watch two different digital channels either. There goes enjoying more than one sports game on HD during the sports seasons! What a disappointment. It's mainly for HDMI signals with a digital channel or for the use of the PC connection and the TV.So, either the 42" Philips has a hidden antenna inside that's picking up all those extra channels or this Samsung is lacking. I'm returning this tomorrow and heading to Costco. Might just downgrade even further to a 32" Sceptre, but at least I'll save $[...] and will have my HD and digital channels without any additional hardware. And if I'm disappointed with that, at least I didn't spend $[...].Would I recommend this? No. BUT, if you don't mind a PIP feature that's not completely PIP or getting an antenna to receive limited over-the-air channels, or getting the HD service with an additional box to add to your collection of DVD player, VCR, XBox, DVR, and Receiver, go for it.
When I opened the box I was excited, and after playing with the device I thought Microsoft might have gotten it right for once.But when I tried to load the accompanying software, it wouldn't install fully -- it just hung at "Installing software". When I connected the device to the PC, it started the software and the software said "Your device needs to be updated from v1.0 to 1.1 - click Next" -- I clicked Next, and I got "No updates could be found." Wtf? At that point the software wouldn't recognize the device had been connected, so I couldn't sync any content.Tried MSFT support, but they couldn't help.The next morning I thought I'd reconnect and try again. When I connected the device I got a screen that said "Removing content" and ALL THE PRELOADED CONTENT GOT ERASED, but it still wouldn't update the device. I could not have been more horked.Does not increase my confidence in MSFT's ability to develop software. Liked the form factor of the device, but now I'm returning it due to its dysfunctional content-erasing software. Buyer beware.
This device does not work with 64 bit Vista, despite what Netgear advertises. Netgear is rather silent about this and does not even claim to have any 64 bit drivers in the works.I'm returning it.
I wanted to love this watch, but after two weeks, I am sending it back. Great features on paper, and in reality the watch, chrono, and compass work well. However, the instructions are confusing, it is hard to see the face, the altimeter seems to have a mind of its own and reads inaccurately by hundreds even thousands of feet (to say nothing of changing randomly), maybe it's me but despite numerous attempts to calibrate it, I can't get it to work. Also, the alarm sound is so faint that my wife and I both slept through all three alarms. Until they get it right, I'm buying the simpler Timex version of this watch.
I realize this was cheap, and you clearly get what you pay for. The earpiece volume was way too loud, almost deafening, with no way to adjust it, yet the microphone part did not work well enough. The only way for someone to hear me speak was for the microphone to literally be resting on my lips. If you think you are getting a good deal on this thing, you are not.
I bought this product with high hopes. I saw the price, saw the length of the lens, then hoped to be able to get some great nature photos. I used this produce only 5-6 times, all with some difficulty, as the weight of the lens alone is around 15 pounds. Add a heavy Nikon D1 camera, and the tripod has to support nearly 20 pounds.Getting a good photo was difficult, even with a remote shutter control. Just getting the camera/lens to stay focused on the subject was tough, as the heavy lens kept falling, slowly falling forward. The real disappointment came when i downloaded the photos to my computer. I got a few shots of eagles nesting close to where I live, but they were nowhere near as good as I had hoped for.I paid about $7,000 for this lens, including shipping. I would have never have paid that much for the results I got, had I knows in advance. $2,500? Yes. Over $7,000. No. Save your money.
I, too, had a similar experience to several of the other reviewers. I purchased this Palm and it worked well for about a year and then suddenly it wouldn't sync anymore. I searched this website and others and found that the great majority of buyers have experienced the same thing. I am a medical student and several other medical students and residents would approach me with amazement saying "Yours still works? Mine died after about a year!" I don't see anyone in the hospital using this Palm anymore, even though many are using other old Palms and Sony Clie models. I read about the SUD (Sudden USB Death) effect on this and other websites, but when I called Palms Customer Service I was just sent on multiple goose chases. Basically this product was the poorest investment I have ever been involved with. After investing in expensive software that can only be installed on a single device and then having the device fail months after installation, I feel doubly disappointed. I wouldn't purchase another m515 in a million years. Please learn from my experience.
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.
This system came out during Windows XP, does not work on higher Operating Systems, i,e. Windows 7 +. Have to maintain a XP box, to use. When there are any problems, since Konica/Minolta went BUST, there is no one to ask for help!
This item supports only Magellan Explorist models 500 and 600, I have bought it to support XL but it is very small.The description of the item was wrong
This is a very cheaply made and unstable product. You get what you pay for. So DON'T waste your money. It will NOT work with newer operating systems such as Windows 7. Compatibility settings modifications will not help you. The 800 number listed for support is defunct. It takes you to a rebate center for another product. BUYER BEWARE. It will be installable if you still run Windows98. MAYBE. Easily scratched casing and reset button can only be reached by inserting a pin or needle as far down as you can go through, yes, a pin sized hole. How many times do you think you can do that before puncturing the mechanism? Instructions seem easy but it's what they assume you already know that confuses you. JUNK. Made in China says it all.
The product is just not worth the money. The quality is poor does not work well in the car or at home.
I bought this piece of S at the Office Depot in N. Brunswick, NJ (sucks) back in Jan. '05. Niether my Dell Inspiron laptop nor ThinkPad were able to recognize the device without some ridiculous snafu (often, the device would be read as "ADIR ROM," whatever the F that means; occassionaly, the device would work only after jamming it into the USB port several times). With flash drives, assured compatibility with all computer types is critical (think of work-related Powerpoints, JPEGs, speadsheets and documents). If a flash drive cannot be relied on 100% of the time, it's not worth owning. The 512 MB Cruzer Mini, at least the one I purchased, was erratic and completely unreliable. What a disappointment. I would have expected more from SanDisk.
These filters DO NOT fit in the space between a fan and the case, and DO NOT fit on the outside of a case, nor the inside of the fan.The pictures make the filter look flat, but it actually bulges outward, while the metal frame also sticks out around the screw holes for no reason. A napkin placed on the fan really would be more useful than these "filters."
I just recently bought a Nikon Cool Pix 880 From Best Buy. I had nothing but trouble. The lense was locking up and causing system errors. The lcd screen was on an angle. I called Nikon and they said this was a problem. They said my batteries were no good and that i would have to wait for a system update for the camera. So 6 batteries latter I still had the same problem. Please becarefull when buying this one. However I did return this Camera for an Olympus 3040 all i can say is Incredible Pictures Wow..
i bought this monitor and it came to me and worked for 2 days then broke and i ahve to pay to ship it to get it fixed and will have to wait 2-3 weeks... i wouldnt recommed this monitor to anyone
Wish I had researched the existing reviews before I purchased.Have had very good luck with Netgear products in the past.I couldn't get this PCI Wireless card to install on a Windows 7 64 bit workstation. The driver on their website indicates it is Windows 7 compatible, but a call to tech support confirmed this is not Windows 7 64 bit compatible. You will get a code 10 error. Google this and you will see what I mean.I am returning the card. Tech support indicated none of their wireless PCI cards are Windows 7 64bit compatible. Hard to believe with all the new systems available.
Very disappointed with the head phones. They only work if within 10 feet of the base and you have to be sitting directly across from them. If on the side or walk away longer than 10 feet, they shut off.
I was attracted to this page by the price tag on a CD recorder. After reading many of the comments of the people on here, I am amazed that CD recorders are so popular. Aside from the complaints about the many things that go wrong with this model, I'm surprised about the comments that show up about how CD recording works even if it works right. For example, one person said, "I hit the finalize button. It normally takes a little over two minutes to complete this function." Amazing! (Negatively so.) Or another, "There are a few steps that if you mess up on any one of them, you accidentally record on the wrong tracks." I recommend to those of you who like to make mixes of your favorite songs off of CD, record, and/or tape, to get a Minidisc recorder! I have one by Sony--Amazon.com sells the [price] model (MDSJE-440); I have a similar model. I LOVE THIS THING! Recording is a piece of cake. And screw-ups are no problem. Tracks can be moved, divided, combined, and erased...at ANY time! During your recording session, days or weeks later, and all with great ease. And it's digital quality recording (direct digital from CDs). So don't mess with wasted CD-Rs that one mistake and they're toast, or even the inconveniences of CD-RW recording; for only [price] you can get a quality Sony Minidisc recorder, and Minidiscs are pretty cheap too. PLUS you can record up to FIVE HOURS on a Minidisc--try doing that on a CD-R!
Worked okay for about 18 months. Audio performance is weak but video was okay. Now nothing works, it just died. When you turn it on, it goes into "protection mode" and shuts down by itself. Even when it did run, it made a loud sweaking noise. Complete piece of crap.
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 bought this after doing much research for a headset to use on my computer with occasional voice-to-text use. The mic works really well (great for voice applications), although the moveable boom is more marketing hype as it only moves 1 inch with little effect. It is bendable which is good. Audio quality for games and music is very good. Bass response is also surprisingly sufficient. It can output very loud music/sounds without distortion, much better than smaller headsets or earplugs.If you wear it for longer periods 1 hour+ you may find it hurts your ears.Also rebranded along the lines of Plantronics GAMECOM Digital Stereo PC Gaming Headset. Identical to the Audio .90 except for some extra printing and different packaging to compete with similar products from Logitech and others.Volume control works, but isn't very good quality as at max volume you may hear some noise during adjustment. There is also a built in mic mute switch which shows a red sticker when the mic off.There is also a small clip on the cable which you can adjust to clip to your shirt which keeps the volume control close to you or the cable away from your feet. I haven't really had a need to use it, but it does work.The plugs are gold plated and have colour coded rings for easy identification.BUT it is POOR QUALITY - the cable is long (great feature) but fairly thin. Cables on my previous cheapie US$10 Logitech headset were much better quality. After 3 months i noticed the left channel occasionally dropped out, then it permanently stopped working. I took it back to the shop and they took 3 weeks to get it replaced. Now 15 months later the left channel has stopped working agin!Now this seems like a trend :( I did some research with Google and i've seen stories of other Plantronics products having the same problem. When i jiggle the wire between the headset and the volume control the sound comes on and off. The weirdest thing is that the cable comes in the left speaker then gets routed to the right speaker via the headband. But the right channel works fine and the left does not.So I opened it up and found that they use a very small PCB to solder the wires together which is the weak spot. I ripped off all the wires, soldered the tips, twisted them together and resoldered them, such a waste of time but now it works again although the cover doesn't close properly.Also interesting that the warranty is only for 12 months. I'm unimpressed at paying US$50 for something of such poor manufacturing quality compared to $10 headphones which last much longer (the foam ear bits wore off my old Logitech after 3 years but it still worked fine).Recommend you try something else unless you're OK with replacing it after a year. I've seen it on sale as low as US$18! Open air-headphones are also great but leak much more sound to those around you than closed headphones.
Please be careful. This product has an inferior screen to others out there. The screen is also not covered by the company, so you will be back in your pocket to replace the screen.
If you are going to get this product be sure to get a waranty for it. I got this for christmas this year and luckly I got the warranty for it because it broke after one month and I didnt do anything to it like drop it or get it wet. I used my warranty and payed the extra money and got the 15GB Ipod and it is worth it for the money. I have even dropped the ipod once and it is still in good working condition. I would reccomend getting the ipod instead of this even though it is more money but if you are going to get this then i would highly reccomend getting the warranty.
Unfortunately, what I ordered and what arrived were 2 different things. The site said I would get a brand new Kodak card and what actually arrived was Lexmar? It works, but again, it was not the card I paid for.
Went bad after one year, with battery life slowly draining. After a year, just quit, demanding hard resets and would not wake back up. This happened (of course) just after the warranty ran out.
This Wireless USB can't even reach 75 feet from one Gateway XP with 512gb to another. Both computers are in excellent condition and up to date, using a Linksys wireless router. The fastest connection speed? 18kbps. Zoom zoom zoom.Do NOT waste your money on this. Get a brand name instead. I regret making this purchase and have learned a hard lesson.
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 ordered this t-mount thru Amazon. Looking at the picture it said Japan. Ok. When the order arrived it had Taiwan stamped on it!!! No. on the box was #93419 Canon EOS. No red dot, just a small hole drilled in it.So I was able to figure out how to install it, with out the red mark. I tighten it down but was able to turn it conterclockwise and it unscrewed. The locking pin on the camera will not lock in place. The locking pin works just fine with all my Lens. So the hole on the T-Mount from TAIWAN is not installed correct. I thought this kind of thing was my we stoped buying from TAIWAN. VERY UNHAPPY. Now I have to pay to ship it back. And wait until it comes back. Still want know if it will be right one.
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.
I bought this because it was an MP3 player with wi-fi, I thought it would be a good alternative to my iPod touch and I could give that to my apple loving brother. I had no idea your getting useless wifi with no keyboard or touchscreen. So you can't access the internet at all. Why give a product wi-fi if it can't be used for internet browsing? I think iPod is an overly expensive brand; and there is no reason this wouldn't be better than an iPod nano or shuffle; but the iPod touch is actually useful at places that offer wi fi, like McDonald's or Starbucks if you need information off of the internet. (email, directions, get a hotel, make a phone call with skype) Do not buy this product as a competitor for an iPod touch, buy it as a mp3 player you can get cheaply; closest comparison is to Sony Walkman.
I bought this product when it first came out last December and even though it isn't one of the serial numbers that was recalled anytime my battery runs down to 0 you lose all of your data and any programs you have installed. This has happened to me on vacation and on an overseas business trip and makes the product worthless.Toshiba no longer suppports this product so if you get a bad unit you are on your own.
Veryyy cheaply made. I have a mustang and it wouldn't even read this thing. it would just keep skipping back between tape and radio or track 1 and track 2. And a couple of times when I put the adapter in there it wouldn't register at all so i couldn't even get it out! defintely not buying from this seller again..
Bought this received it fast. Plugged it in immediate electrical pop sounds. Had a protected light but no ground light. Checked my outlet and ground was fine. Bought a replacement and it all is ok. Was not worth return, Decent protector if you get a working unit. I agree with the reviewer who cited poor quality control.
I made the mistake of buying the DIR-655 a few years ago to replace a DI634M.The DIR-655 started rebooting within a day of installation with the current firmware. It was a new product so I went back to my old router and tried it again in 6 months - same failure and again another year later (9-2009) with 1.32NA firmware - same story - reboots every day!I would pass on this router and try something else - if you search on DIR-655 rebooting - you will find many others that have been burned.
These things are cheap, and it shows.The set arrives with tabs too compressed, which means the connectors will not stay in any jacks of their own accord; they will break contact and pop out of the jack from nothing more than the springiness of the jack's contacts.They can be forced to stay in by using a boot similar toRJ45 Gray Color Strain Relief Boots (50 Pcs Per Bag)and slipping the tab outside the boot (using the boot to force the tab to click and lock), but if you ever need to unplug a cable with this connector and using this hack, you must remember to slip the tab back under the boot before pulling the cable out through the inevitable rat's nest.The connector's crimp, which is supposed to grab the cable shielding, is very weak. It broke off of the very first connector I crimped from this set under less than standard strength.The contacts pierce the wires and make acceptable electrical contact, but that's about this item's only redeeming quality.The only other redeeming quality is that the seller ships extremely fast. This item arrived with standard shipping with the speed I would expect from express shipping, many days ahead of the rest of the order.The only reason I would ever have for buying this item again is if everyone else in the world was sold out of connectors. This is not worth the price, even as low as it already is.
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!
I really wanted a three mailbox machine and found this one. Had received good reviews so I was pretty sure it would work as expected. Disappointed with the item as it is very, very difficult to understand and the only way to delete a message is to play it and hit the delete button while the message is replaying (my previous machine had a button to delete all old messages which worked great).
This remote, two years ago, was $50. At that price, it's a great remote that has made using my system much easier. But, this gauging of the price for all their remotes to aver $100 is ridiculous!Honestly, I wouldn't buy this remote at this price. It's crazy. Go for a different company.
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.
We have three SONY televisions in our home and one digital camera. This is the only SONY dud we have ever encountered. Shortly after purchase it began to hiss and whir and whine. TV is in the living room and we can hear that incessant noise in the kitchen. Using the home theater with surround sound cranked up barely masks the noise.We purchased a three year service contract through Circuit City. Tech came out and claimed this model is known for fan noise and that we MUST LIVE WITH IT.When I hear the noise this beautiful and expensive plasma unit makes I get sick to my stomach. I will never be foolish with my money again. Have learned some valuable lessons here.EDIT: I called SONY on 5/27/05 and they offered to send a tech from a different repair vendor out to the house. I asked them what this vendor could do that the other could not. Stated I wanted this TV returned and swapped for a new one. No way. Wont even go into detail as to how they messed up the repair appts over these past few months.So I figured what the heck. Called Circuit City. THE NEXT DAY they gave me a TV worth five hundred more and called it an even swap. I cannot believe how great circuit city stood by me and how awful SONY treated me. I got a hitachi and the picture AND the sound is great.Now we listen and watch in comfort and feel GLAD about our purchase.
Send to Toshiba (submitted it to Amazon)I've never been as disappointed with a computer as with this one. The worst thing about it: I'm in the middle of typing a paragraph, and suddenly my cursor has magically transported itself two paragraphs up the page -- unbeknowst to me. So the last two sentences I've typed are now in the middle of the wrong paragraph. Or, I'm in the middle of typing something and all of a sudden the last three sentences I've typed highlight themselves automatically and disappear in a cloud of smoke. This can happen over and over again in as little as a five-minute period.Toshiba said I could prevent this by pressing the FN key and the F9 key whenever I type anything. But what that does is disable the cursor -- so that you're completely prevented from moving it from one place to another on any internet page. Even in a word processing document, it's a real slow-down to have to have nothing but the arrow keys to move your cursor to various places in the document.Also: even with the cursor enabled, it's difficult sometimes to get it to go where I want it to go. Whether I'm trying to move the cursor with the touch pad, the PgUp and PgDn keys, or the arrow keys, the cursor just doesn't move sometimes -- unless I take the time to stop, move it around on the desktop, and then try again to move it.
The item burned out the fuse very quickly , it feels cheap . and its very large so it tales up room . not at all happy with the design or product!
Hi, I have a very bad experience with this laptop cooler. As of this morning, I threw it into the recycle bin within 3 months of purchase. I would say that I should have brought those "made in china" laptop cooler as it's cheaper and more reliable.The main problem with the product is that the cooling fan fails to spin when I plug it into my USB port and will only work after a lot of twitching of the USB connector. Apparently, it's due to some defective design that cause this problem to happen. And it didn't just happen to me. Another colleague of mine who have brought the same product has the same problem as well.So far, I have tried to communicate with the manufacturer and as of yesterday, I didn't receive any respond from them.So to all prospective customers, I won't recommend this product as you can get cheaper and more reliable stuff out there.
Has a button for mega bass. No sound difference. Would return except through the carton away while moving. Has very poor sound quality.
This Canon MP 500 all in one has terible software. When the print is set for 8 X 10 it prints 7.1 X 9. I can not print my panoramic shots because the largest size paper I can use is 8.5 X 23.3. I have to take them to my friend with a $99 Epson to get a 8.5 X 36 print I have wasted 20 sheets of photo paper trying to get a copy of a 8 X 10 to frame for my Parents anniversary. Finally had to get a frame for a 7 X 9. At times I can also hear my dad swaring on the printer. I think this one will go in the garbage and be replaced with a Epson.
I've owned this printer for nearly 3 years. I served as my home office printer for graphic design and photo editing. The output is marginal and if I print something even mildly toner-intensive (i.e., the block letter title of my son's science fair project) the paper jams at the fuser output. This happens nearly every time I print medium to high toner use pages.18 months ago I moved into an office proper and bought an Oki C610. At the times of the original purchases he prices of the two printers were similar, but the Oki prints exceptional color graphics and photos, even on plain bright white paper. The Oki very rarely jams (maybe 2x so far). Finally, the Oki is about 4x as fast. This is very helpful for multi-page printing.I'm not an expert on printer tech, but I think the reasons for these differences are 2-fold:1. The paper path of the Oki is more direct and straighter than the Xerox2. The fuser in the Oki is LED and the Xerox is a laser. I suspect the way the Xerox fuses the toner is causing paper jams. BONUS: the Oki used less power!Granted, the Oki is now 2-3x the price of the Xerox, but that's because the Xerox is inferior and the price has dropped precipitously. Really, for a business $600+/- for a color laser printer is very reasonable. You get what you pay for, to a point.If you want to print basic office docs, etc. the Xerox should work fairly well. However, if you want to print photos, graphics, charts, etc. and want high quality, professional output, I strongly endorse the Oki c610.YMMV.Regards, Marketing Master Mike
I have five sets of this system. I buy them for everyone and all of my locations. They are the best quality speaker system I have ever owned and I have owned a lot. However, when I logged in tonight, 11-3-11 to buy two more sets for a girlfriend and my out of town shop, I was blown away, not by the sound but by the idea that these people are trying to now sell this system for nearly 1k when I have bought them over the last four years for less than $350.00. Last system was purchased this summer, before that spring, before that last new years, two sets last summer and the list goes on. I have five sets myself as mentioned and have bought more for my daughter, friends and family. I have paid between $225.00 to $349.00. Now it seems everyone is jacking the price, before christmas is the reason perhaps? All I know is for my price, they are the best, for this price you can buy top of the line polks or a full bose system and still save money getting more power. Do not support these price changing rip off practices. Let these vendors sit and burn with these until they price them more reasonably. This is a perfect example of copy cat marketing. A friend of mine is a retailer in NY, he looked up his price for me and wholesale this system costs him $215.00 as of this posting time. I myself will wait to purchase for less or I will pay the extra shipping and have my buddy in NY order two sets for me.
We purchased the Toshiba TV, Model CV36V51, because of the quality of the picture in the retail area. However after about 18 months, the picture went blank. The sound was present and menus items showed up as good as usual. I discovered that if the the brightness was adjusted to maximum, I would get a temporary picture as good as ever. After a time the picture would become hazy and substancial darker for a period of time but would then revert back to an excellent picture. The picture would operate in the temporary status only when the menus items Color Temperature was adjusted to COOL and the Picture Perference was in the (Memory) status. In addition to the above, the set would become blank and the red on light indicator would begin to flash and the remote and other functions would not function. One would think a TV set costing this much would last longer than 18 months (have had TV's that have lasted over 13 years.Conclusion: I must pay a service fee or carry a 200 pound TV to the repair shop.Recommendation: If you elect to purchase this TV, you best entertain the purchase the $200 extended warranty plan.
I was originally quite pleased with this camera...well mostly...except for the fact that it is hard to catch those "special moments" of my newborn since there is quite a time lapse between clicking and the shot. But now, after having the camera for just over a year, the camera has begun flashing "H" and, even after changing the battery and cleaning the connections (as suggested by Canon), the zoom is still stuck in the extended position and the camera is out-of-operation.After trying to access Canon's website for information I have found that they do not even list this model in their model history...and access to technical support is not available online for service problems such as this.When consulting with the various online camera tech sites I was told this is a Canon flaw...and it is not exclusive to the Sure Shot 105 Zoom...as it has been seen in the Elph also.Guess I'm going digital now...need my cameras to last more than 1-1/2 years!!
I couldn't get it to work. Had to return it. I had bought it for the priority it gave to streaming video (I have a ROKU so I stream a lot). It looked nice, came on time, but I could never get it to connect to the internet. I had to return it and I got a netgear instead, which has worked great.
For the amount of money I paid, I believe the Taiwanese could have supplied a mouse that doesn't constantly get stuck. It's frustrating and annoying to rub the wheel back and forth until I finally manage to fit the cursor into the little square.Furthermore the receiver doesn't always receive. The range is not what they say, it is much less and it is not reliable, you can be typing away and it all gets lost no matter how precisely you point the lights.
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!!!
I bought the Buslink 256MB MP3 player because I thought I'd found a bargain since it was far cheaper than all the other 256MB MP3 players. Don't be fooled! Mine completely broke in less than three months. Right after I bought it the plastic &quot;shell&quot; on the outside popped off. Then later the entire player broke. The screen would freeze anytime I tried to turn it on. All in all, it is very cheaply made and the Buslink customer support is virtually nonexistant, so I would shell out an extra $20 or $30 to get a name brand Mp3 player that will last!
Metra products work as advertised and are of good quality, but you have to get the right product for your vehicle. In this case, the product is marked for GM vehicles 88 and up. However, I guess there were changes in late model vehicle radios and this product didn't work (in my case a 2009 Chevy Silverado). If you go to Metra's web site and put your make, model, and year in, you will get the right product and then can purchase from Amazon. Guess the packaging for this product hasn't caught up with recent changes in models. Because I was in the middle of a installation yesterday and didn't want to wait on a new product by mail, I was able to get the correct adapter at a local discount auto store.
This is taking FOREVER. It's been over a week and the damned thing hasn't even SHIPPED yet. PFFT. Order from elsewhere if you want it within a reasonable timeframe.
it worked fine the first day when we tested it out in our van but when my husband took it to work the next day,it would not keep the charge- could there be a defect in it & that may be why the seller was selling it for $0.14save up your money & get a better one- go for a satechi 6 in 1 that has everything including a holder for your ipod
...so why does it cost so much?I got this because it was very small and could be a MP3 player as well as a camera. I was hoping to replace my 1.3Mpixel Kodak digital camera. I'm still using the Kodak.This camera has extremely poor color and focus. Images from it look like they were taken with a cheap webcam. The zoom is entirely digital, so it just makes the bad pictures worse.The MP3 playback is also bad. It does play MP3s, but I found that it had excessive treble and very little bass, so everything sounded tinny.The user interface is not bad for the photo modes, but it isn't very good for playing MP3s, especially if you have a lot of MP3s.I was so disappointed with this that I've entirely stopped using it, in favor of a single-function digital camera that is nearly 5 years old.
Four years is longer then alot of people on here but it is also long enough to no longer be covered by even the extended warranties. I may like to upgrade after four or five years but I do not want to be forced to upgrade.
I checked my motherboard to see if i had the type of connection for this card reader. I knew I would lose 2 usb ports by doing this and decided it was what i wanted. I had no problem with this product working with Windows XP. I had enough info from Tiger to make my choice. The product is very handy. Thank you Tiger!
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.
I received this product, although packaged well, product does not work. Not damaged in shipping, I feel that I was sent a product that did not work.
Bought this unit from Wal&art. Worked great for two weeks then, no longer worked. I left it outside for two weeks. Exchanged for another. Also worked great for another two weeks then nothing. Took that one back also. Durability of this product is ZERO. Buy a Flowtron and save yourself the hassel. This company can't make a good product.
I was extremely happy when I first got the camera. Easy to use, good (PDF) manual, Really nice detailed pictures for the price and I've never even used the "high quality" mode! That's where it ends though!! I first started having problems when the weather turned cold. I was taking some outside pictures on a day with 32 to 40 degree temps and after about 5 shots, the camera said "unformatted mem"?? I lost those 5 pix. This has happened numerous times since and Tech Support says the SmartMedia chips are only good above 32 degrees. So now I run out take a few shots then run back in the house and xfer them to the pc. It has degraded some more with a red blurry bar in the photos when using the flash inside...(any light source or setting)and the latest is an intermittent "door open" message with the door closed. Yup..if I press on the battery/mem door, the indication changes.. sometimes.Those outside pix I manage to save are still excellent quality though...I guess the "Glass is only half cracked".Guess I'll see how their RMA process works.....
This TV has the color display problem, there is an abnormal spot of red color on the lower left corner of the TV and an abnormal spot of green color on the lower right corner of the TV. I discovered it when I connect it to my dvd player, where dvd player itself has no problem. It supposes to show me a blue screen with dvd player's brand name on it, but it showed me these two additional abnormal color spot, which is so annoying. Especially when I watch movie with subtitle of white color on left right and all subtitle on the right side changed to light green color.Also there is electronic hum when I turn on the TV, but it's not really a big deals.It might be just this one has such problem, so I returned it as a defective unit.
Bought these for recording on my Sony DVD Recorder. First problem encountered: does not record from timer set programs. Second frustrating problem: I will frequently record from TiVo programs onto these discs, then try to play them back and come up with the same disc error problems (&quot;disc error, unreadable, or disc dirty). Some of the discs work without a hitch, then the next few will be completely unusable! I will not buy these Memorex discs again and recommend you do not waste your money on them either.
We bought 30 or so of these headphones for our after-school program's computer lab. After only two months of use, almost 2/3s of the headphones have stopped working. They might sound okay before dying but it doesn't much matter when their lifespan is only a few weeks.
Again when I purchased this: "Intel Boxed Pentium 4 2.6 GHZ-HT 512K 800 FSB S478( BX80532PG2600D )" in good faith the seller on Amazon stated this was a NEW Pentium 4 2.6GHz processor in its own NEW Intel Pentium Processor Box and even showed this product in a NEW box with its simple booklet instructions. IT WAS NOT NEW it arrived in pink foam in a tiny box without the "Intel Boxed Pentium 4 2.6 GHZ-HT 512K 800 FSB S478 (BX80532PG2600D)" BOX and examining the processor I could see it was used and the seller just poorly cleaned off the paste between the heat sink and the processor. I had to further clean off the rest of the paste. I DO NOT recommend purchasing any computer products from Amazon that are important to your system. Buyer beware and learning the hard way leaves bad faith in place with the willful intention of defrauding buyers. BUY ONLY from computer retailers with an valid return policy and return your item immediately. I am now using a different processor from a valuable computer retailer which I should have stuck to in the first place. Don't try to save money go with the trust worthy computer retailers with a return policy that works!!!!!!!
The radio is good unfortunately sometimes you hear a lot of static. The antennas were placed properly and all. I am not sure why this occurs. With that exception, the product is okay.
I have been through 4 Creative MP3 Players (2 of which were Zen Microphotos 8GB). All 4 have eventually "frozen". I personally visited the Creative Corporate Headquarters in Singapore to have the player repaired since the US repair center in Oklahoma would no longer repair these Zen Microphotos; (I was in SG on a business trip.) Creative Singapore would not repair it either, but sold me a refurb unit in March 2009. This latest unit has frozen as well in October 2009 (only 7 months later).The Creative website and "customer service" (LOL) are all unhelpful and not customer-focused. I have tried the "Format All", "Reload Firmware" and "Reboot" modes, as suggested. Nothing works. Even Creative knows they are selling junk, as they will no longer repair these MP3 players.Up to now, I have resisted becoming an Apple customer (my mistake...); I will never buy a Creative product again!
I took a chance after reading the split reviews on this antenna. Current reviews were running almost 50/50 with this antenna either being the best thing out there or a piece of crap. For me it's a piece of crap. The stock antenna does a better job. I started by setting it next to the receiver - nope. Laid it down flat - little better but still no. Mounted it up on the wall - nope. Ran it out the window and pointed it in the direction of the station I was trying to pick up - not any better. The signal continually goes in and out every two to three minutes. With the stock antenna I only have to put up with a dropped signal every 45 minutes or so.So yep - boxed back up and ready to send back. Know that if you decide to purchase this you have no better than a 50/50 shot of it performing.
I bought this filter for my Canon Rebel T2i in the hopes of keeping the filter on all the time as a cheap way to protect my lens. I had done EXTENSIVE research into clear/UV filters and had decided that B+W seemed like one of the top filter makers. At first glance, the lens seemed to do the trick, though I thought it seemed a little flimsy. However, after doing many test pictures with and without the filter, I was disappointed at the faint flare (little green reflections or "ghosts" from lights) that occurred in several shots with the filter. Essentially about half the pictures were ruined by the flare. I ended up buyingHoya 58mm DMC PRO1 Digital Multi-Coated UV (Ultra Violet) Filter.and have ABSOLUTELY no complaints! If anyone is looking for a filter purely for lens protection, I would recommend a Hoya as a good economical filter that won't ruin every single picture!
After our previous home wireless died (it was a Linksys WRT54G, early model, and worked very well), we purchased this device hoping to use the VPN and multi-SSID features.Unfortunately, despite good hardware, it hasn't delivered - the firmware is breathtakingly bad (we're on .39, the terminal release). It reboots on a regular basis, loses settings, loses wireless connectivity, doesn't properly allocate IP addresses properly in DHCP (more IP address conflicts caused by the router than with any other device I've used) and more. The VPN dies after half an hour like clockwork. The box can't acquire settings from Comcast without being restarted half a dozen times.I'm an IT professional and am used to configuring far more complex wireless devices than this. I've debugged it, upgraded the firmware, and tuned the settings, all to no avail. It's fruitless, and ultimately, futile, to attempt to configure this device to be reliable and to accomplish the feature set advertised.Customer support is terrible. The techs are broadly unfamiliar with the device and its function and make apologies for what's going wrong. They've suggested that I monitor the Comcast line to determine whether or not it's going down, and while Comcast is no prize-winner, I have done so and it goes down a LOT less than the router. The device is simply unstable due to poor firmware.Not certain what will replace it, but it will be replaced, and soon, and the replacement product will not, unfortunately, be Linksys. I had hoped that the Cisco acquisition of Linksys would improve quality, but the opposite sadly appears to be true.
I never buy an electronic device unless I've heard good things about the manufacturer's standards. Well Sony has been around for so many years and their higher standards and customer satisfactions have been proved over this time. After looking up different web cameras for my laptop I decided to purchase this rather costly camera. This camera had a very sleek design and good quality. It's built in microphone answered most of my needs for a visual communication device. But after 8 months I was receiving a noisy picture, with some fixed dots across the screen, and it started getting worse and worse everyday until the screen became completely dark. I never saw any pictures coming up after that but a few times and those images were of a VERY poor quality. Since then it was mostly a black screen with horizontal lines across the screen moving up and down. So I decided to call Sony and ask for help. I swear I spent 3 hours on hold and were switched and shipped from this department to that department, and nobody seemed to be willing to help. They eventually gave me a repair confirmation number and I sent the camera to Sony Regional Repair Center in San Diego. My camera was repaired and sent back to me in 2 weeks without any charge (because I had a one year warranty on it). The camera worked great after that for about 2 months, but again it started acting in the same way and was driving me crazy. So I called Sony and received a new repair confirmation number. The customer representative who I talked to on the phone promised that since this was a re-repair item it will be fixed for free, so I sent the camera to San Diego for the second time. 3 weeks later I received a letter from Sony, it was a bill for $205.00! They were not going to fix the camera unless I'd agree to pay that amount. I told them that it was ridiculous, that I could buy 3 new cameras with that money. I told them to keep the piece of junk and dispose it if they want. If you want a durable camera DO NOT buy this POS. I have a Sony VAIO laptop, Sony Digital Camera, Sony Camcorder, Sony Video CD/DVD player, Sony digital sound recorder and a Sony mp3 player, and I've never had any problems with those devices. I have always believed in Sony's capabilities in satisfying the market's needs, but this web camera put warning sign on my next purchases from Sony.
This antenna did not offer good reception. In fact, unless "aimed" precisely, it seems to be no different than having no antenna. Additionally, it is large and awkward.
The standard arrived quickly. When I put it together to use, I discovered that one of the screws for locking the expandable legs was missing. An e-mail to the vendor resulted in no response. The legs can be made stable with duct tape (duct tape will fix anything) so the standard is useable, just not aesthetically pleasing.
This dryer conked out after I had it only four months. Don't buy it.
I used this for 3 days and all of a sudden it stopped playing CDs and tried to tell me there is no CD in it... It was a new CD I just bought for my daughter with no scratches or dust on it but it still refused to play it....I returned it right away.
This was tricky to set up, in part because the documentation is horrible.Some of the 'boosters' posting reviews here gloss over the fact that the WMB must be connected to the PC via ethernet for the initial setup wizard (which disconnects that PC from access to the router, which makes getting the router info a little tricky). It's only after that setup that you move it to your living room / entertainment center and connect it to speakers.My biggest complaint is with the performance. I'm getting audio dropouts (one-second gaps in playback) at the rate of about 1 per minute. The audio quality is not very good (there's no documentation about whether the audio is being re-encoded before the wireless transmission, but I'm almost certain it is - and not with very high quality). And the integration with different media players is spotty.
My 40 GB Ipod died after 4 months and had to be sent back to Apple for repair. They sent me a new one which also died after 4 months. Very similar experience to previous poster. It seems there is a serious design flaw with the 40 GB Ipod. I definitely would not bother buying this.
The Zalman website states that this CPU fan fits to Socket-A. But it is not true if your motherboard doesn't have "heat-sink holes". Unless you go read the manual carefully, you can't find this information.
This has been my latest waste of money in a long line of 802.11n routers that just don't work. Some overheat and crash, others (inexplicably) don't support UPnP, and then there's the DIR-655: every hour or two of moderate use, the network cuts out, and nothing but rebooting the router causes it to come back. It's not overheating - it doesn't even feel warm. The network just vanishes, interrupting the movie, game, file transfer, or whatever I'm doing at the time. And since it's using the latest firmware, the problem can't be solved with a simple firmware upgrade.Save yourself a headache - look elsewhere. This thing's less-than-impressive feature set isn't worth the stability problems.
Heaven help you if you want to use this with the FM remote -- a very common usage at heath clubs which provide TV rebroadcasts over FM. The FM remote connects to the iPod via a large plug on the left hand side. The armband provides a small circular hole on the right hand side, but no means of connecting the large FM remote plug.
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 purchased this keyboard because I was having significant wrist and arm pains. I bought this keyboard and Evoluent Vertical Mouse at the same time.Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4 Right Hand Small USB 6 Button:http://www.amazon.com/Evoluent-Vertical-Mouse-Right-Button/dp/B004NQO61Q/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid;=1361390634&sr;=8-8&keywords;=evoluent+mouseI liked the layout and overall feel of the ergonomic keyboard but I have more pain now than I did before I got it. I have been using it for about a month and the pain is way worse than it was before I used the keyboard. The pain is so bad that I switched by to the standard office keyboard and I feel better already. Before you suggest it is because the mouse... I switched the mouse back a standard wireless mouse that came with the office keyboard (link listed below) to eliminate that possibility.Logitech Wireless Combo Mk520 With Keyboard and Laser Mouse (920-002553)http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VANO7C/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1OVERALL: The keys are hard to press, so much so that it slowed down my WPM speed, the space bar sticks, and it is very noisy when I type. I do not suggest the product for someone who has problems with their wrist.
Well the drive works well enough, but now that it's out of warranty, the enclosure is not working properly. The power supply connector is being flaky. Operating intermittently if you get it turned in the right direction. It has set on my desk so it hasn't been abused.Looking to see if I could get service, I discovered that the enclosure can't be opened without voiding your warranty. So to get service, you'd have to return the whole thing. There goes all my data stored on it, never to return. No thanks. these external drive makers need to reconsider their warranty policies. If I can remove a working drive with my data on it, why should that void my warranty? Especially if I just need service on the enclosure not the drive.I wouldn't buy this product again, but i doubt there is much better either.
This GPS unit is not bad if you only use it in the USA. However, you cannot purchase and use mapsets from any other country.In my mind, this is a planned obsolescence design, and not acceptable.We wanted to plan some trips through Europe, and thought it would be easy to purchase some maps for some European countries.No can do. Even if you found them to purchase, they will not work with c520 units purchased in the USA with USA mapsets on them.Here is the conversion from the MIO website regarding this subject:Mio Agent (1:22:47 AM): In order to quickly solve your problems, please provide your model name, S/N, if any.To purchase additional accessories, [...]Thank you for choosing Mio! How can we help you?Eugene (1:23:19 AM): I have a c520 GPS, we are travelling to Italy this spring, how can I purchase the map set to use in Italy/Western Europe?Mio Agent (1:23:40 AM): We are sorry that no information is available at this time. We will send your inquiry as a feedback to our product team for future planning. We appreciate your patience and please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience.Eugene (1:24:09 AM): Do you have any other reference sources I can check with?Mio Agent (1:24:25 AM): No sir.Eugene (1:25:25 AM): So.....either there is nowhere to purchase a Europe mapset, for the c520, or the c520 purchased in the USA will not work with a Europe mapset?Mio Agent (1:26:45 AM): We do apologize but we do not have additional country maps for our devices.Eugene (1:27:29 AM): If I did find a Western Europe mapset for the c520, purchased in the USA, would it work with my unit?Mio Agent (1:28:13 AM): No sir.Eugene (1:28:42 AM): Do you sell refurb c520 units, with Europe mapsets installed, instead of US mapsets installed?Mio Agent (1:29:12 AM): No sir.Eugene (1:31:51 AM): Thanx for the answers, basically, this unit is only operational with the USA mapsets. Will share this with as many people as possible. For obvious reasons, and though no fault of your own, we will not be purchasing any MIO products in the future.
Before you freak out over two stars, just know that I never actually got to use the Zune!Bought it new and followed directions for first start exactly. Let charge first but the device would not keep a charge! After a while it did get a full charge but the device shut off after 15 seconds and refused to turn back on. Customer support made me feel smart, but did not solve my issue whatsoever. If you get a Zune that works, awesome, but be wary. Manufacturer does not care if the new products they sell work or not.
I own 3 of them. Two in my office and 1 at home. After a few months, a horizontal white line appears on everything that comes through the machine. No one seems to be able to cure it, even when I went to Best Buy with the unit. One claims it is the scan bulb, another claims it is the toner unit and someone claims there is white out on the glass.Forget this unit;nothing but problems. In addition, the feed can only handle one page at a time.
I had previously used a Canon s30 and I figured that it was time to grab a new camera with a little higher resolution before my (expensive) Compactflash collection becomes obsolete. But after taking a few shots in auto and comparing them to the Canon pics I immediatley noticed how grainy and yellow the pictures looked. Messed around with manual controls and I was able to remedy the yellow hue problem but the pictures remained grainy with a soft focus. Returned after a few days of messing with settings.Pros:-price-features-4x optical zoomCons:-camera is gigantic-poor image processing-overly soft focus
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'm not sure what i was expecting, but honestly i guess it depends on what you want. I'm used to listening to monitors, and compared to monitors they sound muddy to me, depressingly muddy. This could be the fault of my receiver, I don't know. I wasn't as impressed as the rest, but it depends on what you're after and how critical you are I guess. I listen mainly to instrumental and classical. If you're just using for a room I'd strongly reccomend some quality monitors with at least a 5" woofer. I prefer things true to the recording I guess. Anyways, that's my take
I did not have a problem installing the software as others have, but I have had problems with the actual keychain. I bought three thinking they would be great gifts. One works just fine, the other two DO NOT work. One got stuck half-way through the uploading process. I got a message telling me that the device on the USB port had malfunctioned. The screen on the third keychain has never worked. I charged it as recommended, but the screen never appeared. I called the company and they were very friendly and they are sending me replacements, but I wouldn't be surprised if the replacements don't work. I wish I would have purchased a different brand.... I wish I would have read other reviews before buying three...
I ordered these earbuds even though I read the review that said the item received wasn't the one that was pictured. I figured that after a review like that and the passage of several months, the problem would have been resolved. Boy, was I wrong! That reviewer was right. The earbuds received were NOT in-ear earbuds, they don't fit well enough to use, and the sound is tinny. I've been a happy Amazon customer for a while now and I'm definitely not happy that the item received was not the one pictured. I've lost faith in Amazon and don't know that I can trust them like I used to.
The first card I received was defective. Even after formatting it in a camera, the image files could not be transferred to any of 3 computers with 2 different O/Ses via USB cable to the camera or card reader. I'm waiting on a replacement. Hope it works!
Sometimes you get what you pay for and this is no exception. Don't waste your money on this set, just spend a little more and get a set of Logitech speakers with a subwoofer. You won't be disappointed.
I tried this product and it wasn't working at all. It wouldn't connect to my computer then when I got it connected it had all kinds of problems. I thought my wrist issues would be solved instead I get more headaches. I was not happy with my purchase. I hate buying online I should of known better.Dawn RichardsonManager of Function Space
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.
CRAP!!!Seriously the worst fax machine I have ever owned, even worse then my terrible $59 brother!This can only fax a few pages at a time, 2 to be exact. Anything above that won't go through.SSSSLLLLOOOOOWWWW Printing and Faxing... Turtles walk faster than this thing prints and faxes!Printing out pics is a nightmare, granted this isn't really made for that type of printing, but if you decide to print out a small pic it looks terrible.Calling customer service is great until the operator starts talking and you can understand a darn thing he says. I've called several times so it wasn't a one time thing.All in all the worst purchase I ever made, and buying from staples I thought I was safe however they only have a 15 day return window. I will never purchase a Lexmark again!
I've owned this device since December 2005. If all you want to do is drag and drop mp3 files and play, it is OK for that. But beware! For virtually any other audio use, look elsewhere. For audible.com content the player injects static every minute or so making the listening intolerable. I've been unable to make it work with subscription music services, like Yahoo To Go. Every few days I have to reset the battery to basically cold boot the device as the buttons stop working.Also be aware that this device has two different modes, which I still haven't quite figured out, making it difficult to use on different computers. There is a mp3 file on mine I have never been able to get off because I loaded it from a PC I no longer have access to.Sandisk's technical service is non-existent. Sandisk's website is also useless.My recommendation would be to look elsewhere.
I purchased a Rio Eigen and it fell out of my lower cargo pants pocket - about 2 feet to the floor. The display now says &quot;upgrader&quot; and nothing I have read will fix it or get it to work. I'm going to try to return it and see what they do - its only 2 months old. I'll post again with their response.
Not a bad printer for $39 at Walmart... very good print quality and nice features for a printer in this price range. But it eats ink like crazy. When the cart gets low on a multiple print job you have to do each copy manually which is very inconvenient. I can get only about 20 pages of a full color document before the low ink (color) comes on. These companies that make the cheapo printers know that their dollar is going to come from ink cart sales... $48 for a black cart and color cart at Target! At these prices I'll go broke.
I ordered 17 of these cable locks for my company thinking I was getting a great deal. The cable itself was much thinner than other cable locks I've used. The lock itself felt loose and had a rubber gasket that didn't fit and fell out. But the worst thing is that these locks had a very strong chemical or machine oil type smell that made people in my office feel sick to their stomach. I wasn't willing to wash each of them off with solvent so I returned them.
I purhcased this unit recently, with the idea of downloading from TiVo and at the same time eliminating my VCR. What a huge disappointment. I haven't even tried to record discs yet. I played some of my very clean CDs, some of which were brand new, and noticed a few skips and freezes. When I watch rented DVDs, the system locks up all the time, and skips huge portions of the content. I'm in the process of trying to return it, or get it fixed. But, if I can't, I'm just going to bash it in with a sledge hammer.
LG piece of junk DVD player/recorder DMR-EA18Klet's create a site to start a class action lawsuit to get our money back or a dvd recorder that works! many thousands buyers can create a nice income for a willing lawyer!nobody should ripoff customers with faulty products : everybody should be forced to issue recalls!for now, stay (you, friends, relatives and everybody that will listen) away from LG products of any type because the DMR-EA18K experience will probably be repeated!
I use the Belkin N1 Wireless Router which has excellent range and speed. I purchased this card to increase the speed and range on my HP Laptop (Pavillion dv6000)with Vista. I worked with this card and software for several hours and was unable to come close to the throughput and range of the Broadcom built-in wireless g WLAN adapter on the laptop. The performance was very poor and I returned it.
Before you buy this printer, be warned: YOU CANNOT PRINT BORDERLESS ON MATTE PAPER! I print hundreds of matte pages a month on a Stylus Photo 820...and upgraded to the 2200 because of its touted matte ink capability. But once you put the matte cartridge in, you can't select border-free printing on the sides. And printing with the photo cartridge is indeed an inferior option, if you're looking for crisp, sharp blacks on matte paper, so "fooling" the printer by saying you're printing on photo paper doesn't work.I can only hope Epson is working on a driver update, as I'm ready to send this printer back.
I bought this cable to power an Nvidia PCIx video card. It was not the correct plug shape for the power connection on the card. I tried modifying the connector (on the cable) so that it would fit. It took some work to get it to fit but I was able to do it. I had to press the plug onto the card VERY hard. In the end I had to get a new power supply since my existing one didn't provide enough power.The new one came with the correct PCIx power connectors. So, I didn't have to use this one (thank goodness). If you are looking to power a 6 pin PCIx video card from the 4 pin power cords, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!
The sound quality is poor and the set up process can be troublesome. I would not recommend you buy this product.
The idea and presentation by Iomega was great. However, there's been too many failures to make further purchases worthwhile
Simply put. This works great. It locks a signal fast, routes well, bluetooth compatibility is good.Problem = long-term. You're paying $600 for a device that, after a year, is out of warranty.If you're a casual "biker," go for it. If you're a daily rider or hardcore enthusiast, get the extended warranty or buy a cheaper GPS and swap it out.For $600, you can buy six GPS and just chuck 'em when they become problematic.I regret purchasing a Zumo.
On May 29, 2004 I ordered the digital recorder, based upon the glowing reviews that I've read about the sound quality. I'm a barbershopper and wanted to have high fidelity digital recordings for the chorus web site and for learning tapes. The device is tiny, sleek and shiny like an elongated lighter. It sounded sensational with the little ear buds, but came with no protective case. On 07/09/04 it stopped working entirely. The display did not light up, yet the batteries were new (2 days old)and the battery display showed that it was fully charged the day before. I was heading out for a rehearsal, and had it on my wrist by the strap. My guess is that it must have bumped into the car door as I slid into the driver's seat. When I took it off my wrist to put on the seat belt, that's when I discovered that the display was dead. I opened the battery slide and the little coil that pushes against the battery sprung out. Without that in place the recorder cannot work. Because the failure happened more than a month after purchase, Home Depot would not cover it. Olympus is having me send it back. We'll see what happens. It's a nice device, with great fidelity, but it's incredibly fragile. I'd hesitate before recommending it.
What's not on the web site, and which I discovered only after buying it and opening it and some paper: while any size Compact Flash card will apparently work, this printer will accept only 32 meg Smart Media cards and smaller. Since I have (and need!) a 128 meg card for my Fuji 4700, the printer is useless to me--all I get is a card error message. It's a pity, because the price is right &amp; it seems like a delightful toy.
I purchased the ipod nano this weekend at Best Buy. My reasons for buying it were mainly cosmetic: I liked the color and there are a lot of different accessories you can purchase for it. I got the nano home and installed itunes, THEN found out that you have to keep your entire music collection on your computer, so that the next time you plug the ipod into the computer, you don't lose your music on the player. First bad thing. I had transferred music from my old player onto my computer in order to transfer it onto the nano, but was up until 1 30 in the morning figuring this out, because the instruction that come with the nano are very limited. Second bad thing. The next morning I wanted to copy some cds onto my computer so I could put them onto the nano, but when I plugged the nano in, nothing would register as being plugged in. That was the last straw. I took the nano back and got a Creative Zen V Plus instead.The nano just isn't worth it. The Creative Zen V Plus has the same amount of storage, yet holds 2000 songs, as opposed to the nano which only holds 1000, and even then it doesn't really hold that amount. The Creative plays video clips, whereas the nano does not. And the Creative was $20 less than the nano.Bypass the ipod and go straight for the creative...you won't regret it.
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.
For some reason it did not work. I plugged my keyboard into it and inserted it in my computer but it would not make the keyboard work
It will not fit into any standard wall receptacle or extension cord in Germany ... the SIMRAN engineering team failed to know german standards!
This product won't receive signals over 25' no matter what you do. Needs the new DECT 6.0 technology to work. Wrong frequency to try this with.
While it is very reasonably priced, it is still not worth $199. Why, because it only works part of the time. In the last 85 days I have had 2 different Tungsten E's die on me. The first crashed (wouldn't do anything) after 16 days, luckily Office Depot replaced it without any problems. This one lasted over 2 months before it locked up. BUT, before it died, it would not sync properly. It said it was syncing... but it never did anything.** If you buy this, be sure to get an extended warranty. **
I bought two of these units (at the time I found nothing but glowing reviews.) I lost the remote to one unit, and the other remote quit working. No problem, get a universal remote, right? Well, good luck finding one where you can change the recording speed. When the unit is unplugged, the default goes to SP. I want EP, and the only way to get that mode is with the remote. So I have a VCR that only plays, unless I want to waste VHS tapes. And it doesn't play all that well, to be honest. I have tapes that I recorded from another VCR (now busted) that played fine on it...and I get a lot of bad playback with those tapes on this unit.
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'm not against this cameraIt's just that this model became outdated, and a newer model (A590 IS) is better and even CHEAPER than thisCanon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
The battery are getting hot after charged. It is not used often. Battery life is definitely short after 1.5yrs (they claim this is NiMH). I bought Energizxx, more reliable and energy. Don't waste money in this.
I bought my Targus mini retractable mouse a few months ago.The first few months it was working really great. I would have given it 5 stars. It was very nifty and handy, plus it went nicely with my small laptop. It doesn't clutter your bag or desktop. I got really nice comments about this cute mouse.After a few months the mouse just stopped functioning properly. I had to click several times for it to really 'click', the pointer is very erratic at times, the scroll does not work anymore and I can't seem to retract the cord. In short, it's busted.It's not worth worth it. Nice mouse, but it has a really short lifespan. I would have bought a more expensive mouse rather than this one.
Had no problems for the first few months and then in the middle of a movie, it stopped cold and reverted to the startup screen and acted as if I had just inserted the DVD. Had the same problem with a few DVD's but lately, they have played ok. BIGGEST problem has been starting with the first 'stopping', I now have a scratchy sound coming from within during the playing of a DVD. There when powering up, after retracting the tray when empty and throughout the entire playing of the DVD. Not as loud now but still there so never made it a priority in getting fixed. Contacted RCA ...and since I'm nearing a year now, I'd have to pay for repair or replacement...And to add insult to injury, their offering me a 'Service Contract'... Was considering it until reviewing...comments so I could get it fixed or replaced but not now for I don't want to get the 'problems' I've reviewed...I'd be royally ticked off now if I had bought this player but since I won it, I'll just use it until it dies and replace it. Provided I don't replace it first.
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.
i bought this printer couple years agoi barely used itcouple of months ago i tried to turn it onand it wouldn't workafter i unplugged it couple of times it finally turn onbut the printer never workedit showed on the screen that there was an errori called canon to see if they could help me but they told me that the error that i was getting it was because some printers came out with some defects and that i had to return it to them if i wanted to get it fixed but since my warranty had spire i had to payi mentioned that if it was a manufactured defect they should fix it but they refusedit was almost brand new and a had to throw it in the trashi read some info online about it and i realize i wasn't the only one having this problemmy advice is buy anything but canon it's the worst printerunless you want to throw your money in the trash the way i did
This thing is a piece of trash at best. I just got 4 of them at my office and installing them has been a nightmare. Good luck if you ever want to scan anything. Not to mention I did some checking in the HP support forums and the problems are the same across the board and HP doesn't seem the least bit interested in fixing any of them. Too busy counting their money i guess. I'd like to punch the person from our company who bought these things.
Purchased unit 8/31/04. 1st bulb out 11/04, 2nd bulb out 3/05, 3rd bulb out 10/05, and Panasonic wants to put in a 4th bulb. Said I, NO WAY, Want another TV or money back. Panasonic acknowleged bulb problem with this TV and supposedly is going to send me a refumd of my purchase price. Oh, and customer service is a joke! Was told the case had been turned over to a field service agent, but they would not give me his name, phone number or email address to contact him. Had to wait and wait and wait for him to contact me. (He must be very busy with products like mine). In the meantime a broken TV still litters my living room.Smaller beef: can't program remote to a combined DVD/VCR unit. When working the TV has great picture and nice features, but if it won't work, 1 star is all it gets.
You may be attracted to the price of Apex's DRX 9200, but you should pass it up. I bought one of these a couple months ago, because of the price. When I opened the box to hook it up, I found at the DRX 9200 does not have a turner, so I had to spend another twenty or so dollars to purchase an RF connector. What a rip! The picture quality is not that great. The sound quality is extremely weak, and the thing pooped out on after about two months of use. The sound and picture quality of my vcr is much better than is. For now I'm just gonna stick with the vcr for recording from television, by ditching your vcr for a DRX 9200 you would be downgrading quality wise. Also, I experienced the same problem with the clock as many other people have, were it gains time.
i bought this dvd recorder on 121705, and now, it will not write any dvd's i buy.... don't buy it....... it is a waste of money!!!!
I needed a flash ring to do some close-up photography and borrowed a friends Opteka RL-500. I have a Canon XTi and wanted to check compatibility before I fired it up. I work with electronics and wanted to see what voltage ended up on the shoe when the unit was fired. I measured 170V. The maximum voltage a Canon hot shoe should have applied to it is 6V. Use this unit and you could blow your hot shoe. I didn't risk it and went with a Canon flash ring (and it has worked perfectly!).
We bought this for our toddler last summer. It was great for a while, but recently the speakers just quit working. So no audio. Then is stopped reading discs consistently or would quit in the middle of playing. The final blow came today when I turned it on and it wouldn't even boot up. I checked on getting it repaired by the manufacturer, but they want $100 plus shipping to look at it. We are going to take our $100 and spend it on another brand.
I only needed this to last for a few days. It did... barely. There is an internal short in both of the ones I bought.
Never worked properly. Received without instructional disc. Had to contact Microsoft to help resulting in only temporary fix. Possibly incompatible with Skype? Just ordered another headset from different manufacturer to avoid further frustration from this unreliable product.
These seem nicely enough made but are too short. First snap a cable into one end, then try to snap a cable into the second end: it pushes the first cable out. There's no way to get the cables to both stay snapped in. I've tried this with two different brands of optical cables with the same results.
I received this product as a Christmas gift. Less than 6 months later, the case began to crumble. The device was never dropped or abused in any way - quite frankly it was only used 2 or 3 times to record attached via line in to a sound board. I had been really impressed with the product until having to deal with Pogo Tech support regarding replacing the item. I was basically told I was a liar and the damage would only occur if the device was abused. I was talked down to, demeaned and they refused to budge on a $15 repair charge. I do not recommend purchasing a product from Pogo unless you consider it a disposable product, not an investment.
Just thought I'd add to the voices of caution...I own an older version of this TV (LTV-32w6HD)and it worked for just over 2 years. Nice TV while it lasted. Now the picture goes out after about 20-30 minutes of viewing. If you look at reviews on Consumer Reports, there are lots of people with similar problems after a year or so of ownership. As other reviewers have noted, the repair options are awful. Basically Westinghouse customer service told me it wasn't worth fixing, that I should "upgrade." Won't be "upgrading" to another Westinghouse, that's for sure. Save your money and avoid Westinghouse!
I have purchased this product to work with my Stroboframe Pro bracket and my Canon 7D for wedding work. There's no cushioning of any sort (cork) provided with this product. (I had used cork strip from my previous Anti Twist Plate)Camera was not completely stabilized and was still twisting a little. Plate had scratched 7D's paint, metal is showing.This product will have an impact on resale value of your camera, I would recommend to avoid it.
Sony TRV 310 is not worth for 999.99. The accessories are very expensive, with out accessories you can not enjoy with this camcorder.I do not recoment this product to other people.
I've had this product for about 3 1/2 years. I used it for a relatively light weight 4/3rds DSLR and found that it was reasonably stable. It has only been used on average a few hours a week. Last week one of the wing nut locks for the smallest leg tubes broke off when I picked up and moved the tripod. I found that locks (other than the wing nut and bolt) are a white metal casting which is not very durable. Even when buying a relatively in expensive tripod I would recommend one with twist locks rather than a cast wing nut type.
Received the wrong remote, however it works with my TV, it isn't worth the trouble sending back.
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.
For the price, it just became a lesson I needed to learn. I'm sure when the product was introduced, it did a fine job.When it arrived, it was sticky. When I say "sticky", I mean that someone used a solvent or something on it that I cannot remove. I also did some research on-line to determine various functions, etc. At some point, I just had to weigh the time I was investing versus the nominal cost of the item and sadly concluded, it was not worth the time ("sticky" was a factor).
I work in a special ed school and thought this was a good idea. But it has broken twice, without any abuse. I sent it back to the manufacturer to be repaired- they kept it for months and I had to call for it to get it back. It was fixed upon return but in a few weeks no longer worked again. Too bad- it was a good idea.
The first day of use, the very thin cloth overlay atop the foam rubber base of this pad started peeling at the edge. I turned it around and the other edge did the same. Adhesion of the cloth overlay to the base is almost non-existent and for the price of this, I could have bought several much higher quality ones at Office Max. This is junk.
This camera works fine. Takes good pictures.Drawbacks other than battery life:1. Only 1 pic review at a time as opposed to a collage review by the Olympus brands.2. Long delay from the time you hit the photo button and get a picture causes folks to relax before the pic is taken. Ruins some shots.3. Very clunky camera considering it has no optical zoom.Now, the battery life. I have yet been able to fill my flash memory without having to change batteries. I get about 10 -15 pictures before it is flashing and beeping to tell me the battery is dead. This makes the camera unacceptable, and I am looking for a new one solely for this reason.
Bought these in Jan 2011. By June, one only operates for about 5 minutes, the other for maybe 15. Would not recommend purchasing this battery.
I was so excited when I got my new Zune in the mail. I recently sold my iPod because it was so incompatible with Walmart music downloads (88 cents to iTunes 99!), windows media player, and all my other music software. I decided to get a zune. But it is huge! Very large design. And it is no more compatible than iPod!!! It will not work with any software other than zune. No Windows Media Player, Musicmatch Jukebox, Walmart downloads, or anything else. The ipod is much cooler looking, and is much smaller. The zune's colors are boring compared to iPod's. If you are trying to decide between two incompatible mp3 players - choose iPod!!!
Apple Superdrives (DVD-R/CD-R/etc...) don't burn these above 2x. Even recording at 2x speed (about a half hour per DVD, if you use most of the space up) I end up throwing out about 1 out of 4 discs.2 stars instead of 1, because you get what you pay for. If you have time to wait a really long time for slow burning on these, it would be harder to find a cheaper cost per dvd-r.
Purchased this television in July of 2006. Initially, I was very happy with the picture quality and ease of use. After six months and less than 800 viewing hours, I heard a big pop and realized the lightbulb had blown. Toshiba was good about replacing the bulb quickly but after the warranty is over, I cannot offord to spend a minimum of $300 a pop for new bulbs every few months. Basically, once the warranty is over I will have to chuck this television.
Logitech is generally a good brand and most of their mice have proven sturdy and long-lasting. This seems a bit flimsier than the old Marble Mouse I am used to, but time will tell. I found in the past that Logitech drivers and software were bloated and filled your computer with nuisance pop-ups and bogged down the system with background tasks that are difficult to get rid of and/or impossible to prevent. So far this mouse does not appear to have that problem. It added only 2 running processes in Task Manager after installation and they are necessary.I have to use an ergonomic mouse due to RSI. There are worse ones than this one (Logitech M570 for instance which has a difficult to use and learn trackball under your thumb) but the Trackball on this is about the only useful feature and the placement of that takes some getting used to.Starting with the Pluses, the trackball is smooth, and despite other reviewers' complaints, I don't find the left-click button that inconvenient. In fact, it is the ONLY button that seems to be reasonably well located. Like all mice of similar ilk, you don't move the mouse; it stays in place. This is useful on a bed or car seat for instance with the mouse just under your hand next to your leg.The only other good feature is the program-ability of most of the buttons.Moving on to the Minuses which are numerous, and why I only give this model 2 stars.First, it is a wireless mouse, yet it has a cumbersome USB antenna almost the size of a deck of cards dangling off the side of the laptop. You may as well use a corded mouse. Wireless aspect is defeated by having a huge wired antenna to carry around and keep track of to say nothing of how much space it takes up in your way. That alone would be enough to drop it to 2 stars in my opinion but that is a minor annoyance compared with other negatives.It is extremely sensitive to using batteries that are not the same strength and won't even install if one is on the low end of "good." Overall the driver installation is among the most difficult I have encountered for a mouse in years.In Windows 7, the antenna is recognized immediately but the mouse won't connect, even after you push the two inconvenient connect buttons, one underneath the mouse that needs to be pushed with a penpoint. Get into the 21st Century Logitech!!! Generic wireless mice costing $6 from Hong Kong connect automatically as soon as you plug in the tiny USB adapter. Back to the real point. You have to go to the Logitech website, where there is no manual and no documentation of any use at all for this mouse and download the drivers and software, which automatically installs but the mouse still won't connect until after you reboot the computer. Nowhere does it say this in the near useless quick start sheet left on the website and packed with the mouse (sometimes maybe). This is the only piece of hardware I have installed in Windows 7 that does not automatically install itself, and the only one that requires a restart before it works. Again, this is the 21st Century. What is wrong with Logitech that they can't accomplish what every other mouse, keyboard, external drive etc has managed to do so easily? It costs more to get less. This is an expensive mouse and for little apparent reason.Now to the buttons, another feature that alone would drop this to 2 stars. There are 8 buttons, most programmable. To use all the buttons without repositioning your fingers constantly requires you to use your middle finger on the trackball so the first finger is free to find the 4 tiny programmable buttons located on the top of the mouse, which I find annoying. I am used to the Logitech Marble Mouse. On that you can choose to use either your first finger or your middle finger for the ball. Like this mouse though, if you use your middle finger, then the right-click is the third finger which is not easy to learn. Of course you can lift your desired finger off the ball with either mouse and then use it to also click the buttons left or right of the ball. Sort of defeats most of the purpose of using a ball I think.The buttons are counter-intuitive, too tiny in most cases, very inconveniently placed and difficult to discern their functions from either appearance or location. Overall the mouse is designed very poorly and would only be relatively easy to learn and use if you had no prior experience with other ergonomic mice including those from Logitech (with the exception of the even worse aforementioned M570 which I can't tolerate long enough to review it).The scroll wheel is about the only button easy to tell what it is by its appearance, but since it is tiny and the same color as the body of the mouse, it is practically invisible along with the 2 buttons on each end of it. Then there is another button below that set of 3 which is programmable but there is no practical way to remember what you have programmed any of these buttons to do. And they are difficult to find and tell from each other without looking at the mouse. Who needs to look at a mouse to use it???Despite how handy the 8 buttons could be once you get used to it, there are tons of ergonomic mice and tons of trackballs that are better designed ergonomically and more user friendly. This is a very annoying mouse. I rarely give any well-built product 2 stars, but this mouse fails.
I was really looking forward to these headphones based on others reviews. Sadly the reception/sound quality was very poor and I returned them. The seller was very good about refunding my cost including shipping. I purchased Able Planet IR400T Infrared Headphones from Costco (not longer available). They are very excellent in sound quality. Drawbacks is that they are not rechargeable (I use rechargeable AAA batteries that I recharge myself). Since they are IR the signal does not go through walls and the range is about 30 feet from the sending unit.
We purchased this cd player for our child and the music quality was so apalling we had to return it - twice - thinking the first one was a fluke. That says a lot, as we didn't have high standards for the required sound quality (it's for a 21 month old). Our biggest issue was the static that played right along with the music.
This is a terrible mistake, all the functions are designated to the wrong fingers, and they are not naturally gifted with that dexterity. Nor are they likely to be able to adapt. Your middle finger or first finger are adapted to going up and down moving a wheel is logical, but not side to side on a ball. Your thumb, for most human like animals has the most motion dexterity and it is not even used here. I disagree totally with another TrackBall comment; the middle finger is far far over worked here and is not capable. Study the motion and evolution of the hand, the thumb is the progress of apes, the other fingers grab and make a fist the thumb works. I Have all of 5 or six warn out TrakBalls in my drawer, this is a problem with them, they ware out and bind. I tried this one for about two weeks exclusively every day, but could not get any speed out of it. I love track balls and can work easily faster with them.
We purchased this camera from another dealer besides Amazon, but I'm so frustrated with the lack of customer support at Samsung that I'm leaving a review for others. I bought it as an impulse purchase when another camera broke while on vacation. I wish I would've been able to read other reviews from other websites first. From the first day we bought the camera it has been a battery hog. We replaced the packaged batteries within the hour of opening the box. I assumed they were just low quality batteries since they were with the box. Placed Engergizer Lithium batteries in the camera, they lasted less than 50 shots. Now the camera will not even recognize new batteries. It powers down before you can even take a shot (this with brand new out of the package batteries!) And forget about calling Samsung. First I was disconnected three different times. Then after 20 minutes on the phone it was suggested that I go out and buy rechargeable batteries and call back if those don't work. When I refused to replace the brand new lithium batteries with rechargeable batteries I was told I would have to go online and ask for a request to return the merchandise for repair... what?!? I thought that's why I called the 800 number on the box????????? When I pointed this out the C.S.R. only informed me that this was standard proceedure and the only way the camera could be returned. We will never buy Samsung again.
I purchased this product 2 times! The first CD player worked for about a month and quit playing CD"s. I returned and recieved a 2nd CD player-lo & behold this one quit working within 2 weeks! I foolishly thought "I'll just get another CD player-could not happen twice! So..at this point I cannot return, I did not send back the 2nd. CD player within a month. (Family emergency) Now who wants a:Coby CX-CD241 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Tuner, Black-that does not play CDs.Just for your information, I am not rough, or abuse the products, I have listened to books on CD for years-so this was very surprising to say the least.Thank you for letting me vent!Sincerely,Lari Nickens
I spent a lot of time trying to develop a Text Messaging/Mapping over MURS application for the PocketPC/WinCE platform in 2002, and picked up the E740 as my target device, thinking I was getting a "good deal". But Toshiba never supported this device properly, and its Operating System couldn't be upgraded... besides, the thing was a piece of junk anyway - constantly losing all your data, and a big hassle to synchronize... I had been a happy Palm user before, and was quickly dismayed at the poor quality of the device.There was some hope for a Linux OS upgrade for the device in late 2002, but that went nowhere as well.I'm not going to even try to sell this thing (along with all the accessories I'd paid good money for)... it is finally GOING IN THE GARBAGE RIGHT NOW (11/2/2008)... GOOD RIDDANCE!
Like the other person, this PC did not work right out of the box. I changed it for another and it also failed to work, but it took a few hours for me to find that out.I have found it to be very slow, locks up a lot, and stops responding in the middle of your work.I have also received little to no help from HP, I was told to bring it back again and get a refund and buy it from their online store, WHY? They would not honor their warranty.I also had a problem when I installed the printer software (HP) the computer tried to install the software everytime I clicked on an icon on the desktop. I tried to do a system recovery, this helped that problem. I then redid all the work I had done before and made a recovery DVD. Only to find that after I did this the DVD drive shut down and I cannot use the drive. I tried to do the system recovery again but it did not restore the dvd drive.One of the features I went for was the DVD drive. I thought I would give HP another try and switch it out yet AGAIN, to find that again the software was installing itself but this time it was MS Money the software that is already on the PC when you buy it and they dont give you the disc and it would prompt me to insert my disc to either un/install the product. i had a service person look at the problem and told me that I needed to recover the whole system to rid the problem, so again I spent waisted hours re-doing the whole setup process and getting all the software back on the pc. To have the DVD drive go out again.DONT WAISTE YOUR MONEY FOR THIS OVER PRICED TYPEWRITER!!!!I say it is a typewriter cause all you can do is type anything else is too much for this pc to handle.
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]
It looks good, the leather seems nice, but the buttons are hard to access and I am required to move the leather out of the way a little to get the headphone jack in. Haven't had any problems of obstruction with the connector on the bottom. By far the biggest problem and most annoying, is that the holes cut for the buttons on the front are too small and the leather is too thick, you practically have to dig to press them. Get something else.
The router has very good capabilites, but also the wrv200 has too many bugs. (lost of settings, lost of access to the web interface at random periods, etc. ) It seems very unstable.I read about similar problems from others owners of wrv200 in forums and message boards.I'm waiting from linksys a new firmware that addresses the problems, because It's unreliable to work in a production environment.
The speakers don't stay snug against your ear canal, and the ear clip is uncomfortable. Bad design.
The Cobra 9870 radar detector claims to be undetectable to the Spectre 'radar detector detector' - this is simply NOT true. I got my unit confiscated today by the police in Ontario as a result of this claim. The manufacturer also claims that the unit can detect the Spectre. This is also FALSE. I held the 9870 right in front of the police officers Spectre and the 9870 detected NOTHING!I find these false claims appauling and I want my money back not only for the unit (purchased at Amazon) but also for the fine.I will pursue this with Cobra and Amazon.
If you are looking for That big sound like when classic rock was popular, 60s through early 80s then its just not there with these speakers, I had hopes that even though they were priced cheap that the size and configuration would still produce good sound, It is simply not possible for these units.I purchased these after reading other reviews and even though I am writing one now I wish I had not read others.Speed of delivery was awesome,Fed ex did not damage them,packed solid.If you remove the front speaker grills the retainers will break even when using care, The box itself is pretty good.Plugged into my new Yamaha rx797 2-channel low distortion amp at half volume with no bass or treble increase one of the speakers would cut out due to the protection circuit, moved that speaker to the other channel and it still did it, it was not overpowered or distorted.I removed the woofer just to check out the inside and see whats up, very,very cheap componets which explains the low price to begin with, 6ohm woofer with very small magnet and the wiring inside the box is so small that I am not sure how to even guess the gauge, guessing at about 8 stands of small wire per piece.These speakers were $99.00 each and $100.00 to ship them. I have $300.00 in a pair of boxs that I might put better speakers and electronics in.I messed around with them for a couple of days and finally just unhooked them and put em in storage, Bought a pair of vintage Technics off of craigs list for $50.00 that blows them away but in all fairness they were probably a 400.00 pair of speakers back in the day.BOTTOM LINE, if you want some big impressive looking speakers cheap and are not concerned about thump or clear sound at high volume then these are for you.Looking for big powerful sound? consider older speakers or Cerwin Vegas.I am not sure why modern tech is going backwards but older systems sound better for less.
The following are the only supported operating systems:2.1 Windows 952.2 Windows 982.3 Windows NT 4
You can hardly touch the lens, let alone store it with this cap on. I'm not sure what i'm going to do because there doesn't seem to be an alternative.I'm >&lt; close to breaking out the duct tape and a rubber band.
It is too big and bulky. It has no flexability and while I like the undersection where I can store the laptop it actually serves no other purpose. I don't know what I was thinking when I got it. It is too high to be of value.
I've read many of the other reviews.The 4 and 5 star reviews contain many comments that are true - as do the 1 and 2 star reviews.There is no printer jam in my printer. It's simply malfunctioning. [I've followed all the internet based cleaning instructions, etc]. It was sensitive from the day we opened the box.As a consumer - HP printers are lasting me under 18 months; and typically leaving me with a larger investment in unopened ink cartages then the cost of the original printer. [Is there a market for these?]I'm frustrated with the HP quality, and their business model. It sucks from a consumer's perspective. His is going to catch up with them - as more and more people no longer see HP products as reputable/high-quality - which is how they made their name - to a company that produces junk for landfills.
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.
I inititally liked the performance and flexibility of this machine, but like many others I found that the print head needed replacement after only about 18 months of very light use. At $149.99 for a replacement head from Brother, this is way too much. I'll be junking mine and buying from a competitor.
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).
this card reader only worked for about a month and then just quit. for a short time if i wiggled the card around i could possibly get it to read...but now nothing. buy something else!
The Dlink DIR-655 had no noticeable improvement in range and speed over the old DI-624. To be fair we are not set up for Extreme N yet. The DIR-655 quit after one week and after an hour with Dlink support running diagnostics we were instructed to return the router to Amazon as defective.Try the TRENDnet TEW-633GR instead. It is easier to set up, seems to be slightly faster and have a greater range, and cost a few dollars less. We have been using the TRENDnet for three months and haven't had to reboot it yet. One review wrote that this router is more suitable for DSL, which is what we are currently using.
Just like most people while it worked it worked great BUT then the screen stopped working 3 months after I started using it. Will never buy Polaroid again. ARG! Oh I'm over my 90 days so yes they will replace with out of warranty payment of $120.00 plus shipping and tax. ARG ARG!
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.
Nowhere in this product description am I able to discern a screen size. Also, the product weight seems to be much higher than the shipping weight according to the product specs.
If you are looking for a high quality piece of junk look no furthur. Besides having the worst software I've seen, when it does work it's dreadfully slow (not scanning, just warming up to scan.)Couple that with a terrible 90 day warranty and poor tech support (sorry HP, I just don't speak Hindu) this must be one of the worse computer items I have ever purchased.This will be the last HP product that I purchase, next scanner will be a epson, visioneer, canon, anything but a HP !
(...) I threw money away on this printer.. the paper does not feed.. Reviews by several people show that this is a known problem.. I will never buy another Cannon ever again.. That's the truth.. !!!!
I spent a few hours using these adhesive squares to run a 100'+ cat5 cable and I must admit I was extremely pleased when I was done, It turned out great. Then the next day, 3-4 squares fell off the wall .. no biggie .. I replaced them with new ones. Then the next day, I did the same thing. A week later half my cable is on the wall, the other half has fallen to the floor. 17/48 of my squares have now fallen. Very disappointed, however, it was a low risk investment. I'll try a different vendor and cannot recommend this product if you are sticking it to a wall or the door frame.
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 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.
The first one I bought was bricked right out of the box. It displayed the battery symbol you see during the intial charge, but couldn't get past that. I charged it over night and it would not shut off or go into sleep mode. It just displayed that battery symbol until it ran out of juice and died. I charged it again and it did the same thing.The second one I got would not let me flash it to the latest version. It would not let me sync without this newest version either. The Microsoft help pages were worthless. I finally found a forum that suggested I replace the downloaded firmware with the orginal firmware off the disc. (The software automatically pulls the latest version off the web.) Once this intial load was on the zune I was able to update to the latest version. Pain. It took me two days to figure it out and I have a good understanding of 'puters. I feel sorry for anyone that buys this product and doesn't know crap about a PC.Finally I returned the second one all together. I was pampering the hell out of this thing and the hard drive still started making horrible noises. It sounded like it was in the last throws before death, so I took it back before my return period was up and I was stuck with a expensive paperweight.I mostly liked the product while it was working. It was cool watching Aqua Teen on my transit to work. I may revist the Zune in the future, AFTER all these bugs are worked out and they start listening to the customers. I would not recommend this product to anyone except the rich who can afford to throw away money experimenting with a product that more than likely is going to break.
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.
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.
WHILE NOT THE FAULT OF AMERICA.ONLINE. THE TYPEWRITER IS A COM PLETE DUD.I HAVE REPLACED IT WITH AN IBM TYPEWRITER. I CAN GET NO SATISFACTION FROM BROTHER.
I can't imagine why an ergonomic product, designed to ease physical effort/strain would require greater effort/strain in the most frequently pressed key, the space bar. I won't regurgitate the design flaw, since others on this board have mentioned (which I regret having accessed only after receiving the keyboard), but I have put it back into the box to return. I usually try to avoid the hassle of returning things, but this keyboard is just too seriously flawed to overlook. Kudos to those of you who aren't bothered by it.
So the good stuff is an FM receiver and wireless sharing.the price is the samethe list of bad stuff is pretty long, but the compatibility problem is inexcusable.sure this is the first MS attempt, but should I give them the benefit of the doubt and shell out my money?the iPod might not be the ultimate player but it is probably still the best out there if you can afford it.
I bough those for about 20 bucks at local walmart and wish I havn't wasted money. For over the computer internet chats the sound quality is preatty good but the really bad part is the design. The microphone is way to short and is resting on your cheek when wareing, the ear phones are also uncomfortable since there is no left/right side you can put them on both ways.Fot this kinna money there are better products out there. Stay away from this one.
I bought this to add 802.11a to my wireless network, and I don't think I'll be keeping it for very long. I'm not very impressed.I replaced my otherwise perfectly good Netgear router with this one, and other than the 802.11a support, found nothing to recommend this unit over the Netgear.Installation is painful and took a lot of monkeying around. There is an obscure but obviously necessary step called "MAC Address Cloning" that seems to be an essential part of getting the thing to work. I have no idea what this does and the option didn't even exist on my Netgear router, but I couldn't get anywhere until I did it on the Linksys. I also found that I had to reset my cable modem several times during the installation process. I don't remember having to do this with the Netgear. Oh, and the default internet access policy after a reset is to deny all computers access to the internet 24/7. It took a lot of digging around to figure out why my computers could talk to each other but not to the internet.The Linksys management UI is not as friendly as the Netgear. Neither the MAC address filtering nor the static IP setup pages support naming devices, so if you want to keep track of what you have set up, you will need to maintain a separate spreadsheet of device names vs MAC addresses. The Netgear UI supports naming devices.Upon getting it running, I immediately noticed a massive slowdown in the speed of my network. Downloads are taking much longer than they did with the Netgear, and the Netflix instant viewing speed test has downgraded the quality of my network from "Best" to "Basic." Not happy with this.I set the thing up yesterday and had a 100% signal strength when I went to bed. When I came down this morning, I was at 56%. My laptop is 20 feet from the router and did not move during the night. Still trying to figure this one out.I think it's time to throw in the towel, run some wires through the wall to replace the 802.11a requirement, and go back to my Netgear router for normal 802.11b/g stuff. There just doesn't seem to be a well recommended solution for 802.11a support that I can find.
I have owned the Canon PIXMA MP 500 for about a year and a half to two years. It has had the problem of the red ink drying out inbetween a wait of about a day. The way I solved this was to run the printer's head cleaning operations each time I wanted to print an item where the color mattered (i.e. photos or work products for display). I also had compatibility problems in getting the color to synchronize with what was shown on my computer. It is likely this is operator error and I am missing the ability to download some quick fix. It would print decent photos and products once you got around the 'missing red ink' issue. Now, however I have a bigger problem in that it has stopped working. A friend suggests there is a piece of paper jammed somewhere that is preventing the rollers from grabbing the paper. I can also hear a grinding noise. Thinking to fix this myself, I attempted to open up panels or access the areas where paper is likely to be found. This is the biggest downside to the printer. It is not possible to open it without some sort of training. It may not be possible to open it at all. The screws I found only attached some small guide features and nothing at all seems to allow access to where the rollers turn. Unless you can see the paper in the guide slot at the top and back of feed tray, you cannot fix it yourself.
This was a gift for me to use for graduate school. After two months of use the clamp for the shoulder strap broke while I was riding my bike home. I promptly got a new one in the mail from the company (the lifetime warranty works well), but the new one broke in the same spot within two days of use. I also found that it was extremely wide, every time I walked in a doorway the backpack would hit the side of the door. I'll be looking for something else for next quarter.
I agree with the previous review. I also bought this card and used it on my Fuji 4700, but after several months of use, a card error comes up. I re-format as FAT or FAT32 and it will work by taking 3 pictures only, but will eventually come up with another card error. I also bought a Sandisk version and it did the same thing. I own 3 useless 128MB cards and the one I use now is a 16mb card that came with the camera.
I've lost data or been unable to write on 23 of the 30 I've used in this spindle. It's ridiculous. Memorex, Toshiba, etc have NEVER been this bad. Maybe 1-2 per 30. Nowonder this is listed as so cheap. Its insulting, really. I may never buy anything from Sony every again. Amazon should pull this product if there is so much consensusof this being a very very poor product.
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.
The CD players on this model are notoriously unreliable -- they skip and cannot be repaired. I had mine in for repair, the whole laser unit was replaced, and it still skips. I've had good luck with Panasonic in the past, but not sure if I will buy from them again.I bought this unit a little over a year ago, and 1 month out of warranty, I started to have a problem with the CD playback skipping, just little bits at a time. It sounds a bit like a squeak and a dropped word or phrase during playback, and it happens pretty frequently (at least a couple of times a minute). It gets extrememly annoying if you care to listen to the music in any way.I took it in to be repaired, because I had loved this unit's performance up until this problem.The repair shop replaced the laser a couple of times, and they also cleaned it out thoroughly. When that didn't work, upon Panasonic's recommendation, they replaced the entire CD playing unit. Still not fixed. Upon hearing this, the repair shop told me that Panasonic had admitted having lots of problems with this unit and similar ones, which were somtimes repairable and sometimes not.It seems a case where the manufacturer knows that the unit is problematic but doesn't want to stand too tall behind the workmanship.Caveat emptor, indeed.
I had this drive for over a year. I had it just about full of important video files. I had it standing up instead of flat, and when the cat bumped it, it tipped over. That's right, it just tipped over. It didn't fall off the desk or smash on the ground, it just went from standing to sitting. Well, I guess that was enough, because after that, it stopped working. Goodbye files. Overall, I'd say look elsewhere.
If you need that extra zoom, for the price, this lens isn't too bad. But, if like me you care about image quality and clarity, then be warned that I saw a significant downgrade in quality at all focal lengths.Overall, if the price weren't so low, I'd probably have said this was not worth a purchase, but since it's reasonable, it might be worth a purchase.
After spending hours online reading mostly favorable reviews, I purchased the Belkin Pre-N router. I plan to use the Pre-N to replace my Linksys WRT54GS router.WRT54GS is a solid router but I was not happy with its wireless range. I constantly got a less than 50% signal strength (low to very low) and the transfer rate hovering around 11 mbps to 18 mbps. When my son played PS2 with his wireless controller or my family used the microwave, the interference was bad enough to make the video stream went crazy.So I had high hope that this Pre-N router will do the magic. Well, not quite. I did notice the signal strength improved to about 57% which is still considered low. My tranfer rate jumped around from 24 mbps to 54 mbps but quite unstable. Within 2 days of usage, I lost the wireless link 3 times.I went out to get the Linksys WRE54G range expander even I read all the horror stories over the net.What a difference! The installation was a breeze (I spend less than 5 minutes to disable WEP, auto config, and turned on WEP on my router and my WRE54G) contrary to what I read. BTW, I got the version 2 which may be the reason.Anyhow, maybe my situation is unique, but the Pre-N is over-rated in my opinion especially after I tried it out. I am certainly keeping my trusty WRT54GS with the range expander. Now, I got excellent signal strength at 54G rate.
there's a difference in thickness between the 30 gb & 60 gb versions of the vision:M. This only fits the 30 gb, which didn't help my 60gb version. probably a good product, but i'd rather just pick up another key instead.
THESE MAXELL DISKS ARE PRODICS AND MOST OF THEM BURNED AS COASTERS. HARDDRIVE IS DEFRAGGED AND EVERYTHING SO NO ROOMFOR ERROR, OTHER CDS BURN PERFECTLY, THESE ARE A BAD BATCH OF PRODISCS THAT MAXELL IS SELLING, MAXELL HAS LET ME DOWN, THEY USED TO BE THE BEST :(ON A PLUS SIDE I HAVE SEEN THAT WHEN BURNING THESE DISC'S AT 8X THEY BURN FLAWLESSLY, SO I GUESS ITS A TRADEOFF FOR THE PRICE.
I had this router working fine until I did an update on my systems, then they stopped communicating with it. I was able to restore one of the systems back before the update, so it works again, but the other is still off-line in XP (Linux works OK).This is a known bug in a lot of router software and I am upset that a firmware fix is still not available. I would have to recommend avoiding any products from this company.
This is a good enough VCR, which I bought to replace a Sony in the same price range. The machine just arrived and I'm both happy and disappointed. Happy because the machine was a breeze to set up, works fine, and is blessedly silent in operation. On the other hand, recording quality is not very good and the construction is cheesy. There is no counter on the unit itself, which is an annoyance (especially since you can't hear the unit playing, rewinding, anything). I'm happy enough to keep it and it plays prerecorded tapes beautifully... but I liked my Sony better.
Do not buy Samsung TVs. After a year or two (after the warranty expires), I (and many other people -- review online blogs) have had the capacitaor fail on the tv. The result is a clicking noise when you try to power on, as the tv continually tries to recycle. It takes 5 minutes, sometimes more, for the tv to start, and it constantly clicks. Samsung is well aware of the problem and is refusing to fix it, despite numerous complaints from many people. The customer service is just awful. If you buy this or other Samsung tvs, beware, because your tv will last only as long as the warranty and then you are on your own.
Job one for a DVD player (even one that records on DVD and VHS) is to play what you've recorded, and to play your DVDs. Good luck getting this hunk of junk to play your store-bought DVDs. Half the time, when offering you a menu, it will not highlight the menu items so you can't actually choose anything. Which of course brings your viewing to an abrupt end.As to recording, this thing does not allow you to dub digitally from an outside source to the DVD player. So much for the wonder of digital imagery.I'm very unhappy with the machine -- I'd say you should avoid it.
Rio Nitrus is the worst electronic item I have owned in my 23 years on this earth. In the 2 years I have owned it, it has not performed reliably for more than 2 weeks at a time. It continues to display the UPGRADER message, a problem which is unresolved by upgrading the firmware, as Tech Support will direct you to do. It just spontaneously starts working again on its own, and will work fine until it feels like stopping to work again. Also, when I try to put mp3's on the player it states that the song is either in use or nonexistent, neither of which is the case. Additionally, the longer the Rio stays working, more and more songs become corrupted, which causes the Rio to shut itself off mid-song more and more frequently. I would rather have no mp3 player at all than have the Rio Nitrus. I do not recommend you purchase it.
The first one I got didn't start at all, and the replacement had a pixel error ... however, the design is great
I was pretty cautious before buying this router because all of the 1 star reviews. However, the product had a 4 star review overall and I've decided to give it a shot anyways. I'm a pretty technical person (software engineer), and it took me over an hour to figure out how to get this working with my Verizon FIOS. The problem is that it doesn't recognize the WAN connection coming out of my FIOS modem. After tweaking, I found that the default mode on the WAN port (10/100/1000 auto) for some reasons does not work correctly. I had to force it down to 10Mbps. Even then, I was still getting horrible speeds that was 1/5 of what I was able to get with my 3 year old G router. I'm returning this unit to Amazon for a NetGear instead.
BE AWARE IF YOU HAVE A MAC, THIS CAMCORDER WILL NOT WORK. BE WARNED!
If you have a MAC, DO NOT buy this product. They do not offer the necessary software for MACS to stream content over the internet. Samsung fails to make that clear on its packaging, which is totally misleading. I called Samsung and all they said was, sorry. I will never buy a Samsung product again. If there was an option to give no stars, I absolutely would.
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 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.
The transmitter part of this operation was great only it never worked because its fuse always blew. I went through so many fuses. I would not recommend this product
It does NOT have a radio! I bought this after searching for an "iPhone clock radio". Although it comes up in Amazon's search results, it does not come with a radio. All you can use it for is your iPod/Phone.
I received this monopod as a gift. It is fairly lightweight, I found it easy to carry, and fairly easy to use. Unfortunately, I only got to use it a few times before the middle locking ring cracked. Even though it was broken, I was able to just leave that section collapsed, so I continued to use it a few more times, but now the bottom locking ring has a crack, too. The locking rings are some form of plastic, and there doesn't appear to be any way I can fix them. As a gift, I doubt I can find adequate proof of purchase to get warranty coverage, and I'd probably be obliged to pay postage anyway - On a monopod that costs $30, round-trip postage is probably a significant fraction of the cost of a new one; and unless the replacement rings are made of a different material, it'll just happen again anyway. With this experience, I can't say I'll buy a Manfrotto / Bogen monopod to replace it. I was surprised that it had a 4.5 rating.
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.
I recieved this item as a gift, but soon returned it. The camera part of the binoculars is too close to the eye pieces. I was not able to get the eye pieces close enough to my eyes because the camera was so close. (I have a rather ordinary nose.) I had to raise the binoculars higher on my nose bridge and this obstructed my view, not allowing me to properly focus the lenses in order to capture pictures. Don't waste your money on this item.
I'm about to get a home-based job, so I'm looking for a head set. Unfortunately, I can't afford the price tag of $9999.99 price tag.Okay I know this has to be a typo, so what is the real price???
The performance of these are second to none, especially in their price class. BUT they are cheaply made and easily damaged. Mine have only been used when attached to a computer and they are being held together with epoxy and plastic ties. What can you expect from a Chinese export?
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...
Kodak put all of their emphasis on the Easy Share software and none of it on the camera itself. I bought 17 of these cameras for use on a scientific project. After two weeks, 6 of them had to be returned to the vendor with non-functional lens motors. I'm sure it won't be long until the other 11 break. This camera is cheaply built with substandard parts. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA.
This is an update to my previous review (below). I ended up returning the unit because it is too unstable. Weird things continue to happen like File Manager not letting you select and open files (which happened many times and required a soft reset). Trying to use it as an MP3 player on a cross country flight, I eventually gave up because it is too loud (even on a plane) and would occassionally just stop for no apparent reason. The MP3 player continually loses my shuffle play setting which I find extremely annoying. Navigation (which I assume is the same for all Pocket PCs) is a pain, there is a programs area, a start menu, and a Home area with more programs, yet they all contain different stuff and it is too much trouble to remember which area something is in. The fact that the voice recorder button gets pushed and starts recording everytime I pulled it from its case got more and more annoying. Battery life was really poor, with it sucking down the batteries in a couple days even when it is turned off... This means if you leave it for a week or so without charging it you will lose all of your data. Video playback, even with the video they give you as a demo and thus should be good, was atrocious, do not buy it to watch videos on! In the end, there were too many problems for me to justify the price compared to the less powerful but much lighter, smaller, and more stable Handspring Treo 90 which I am getting ready to order. If you must get this, wait a while until they have a chance to iron out the wrinkles and for the price to drop.****Being an early adopter is often painful. I just bought the e740 a couple days ago. I got the WiFi working quickly, but as with all WiFi, you need to know a little about what you are doing regarding setting up a network. Also, it got an IP address from the DHCP server right off the bat and worked, but then it stopped working and there is no way that I can figure out how to get it to retry getting an IP Address. I eventually had to give it a static address. This is not particularly good! But being able to synch from afar without docking is a nice feature, as is being able to check email on the thing from anywhere in my house or office where I have WiFi network set up.The volume using headphones is way screwed up. Playing an MP3 through WMP you either get your ears blasted off or you get mute, with nothing in between. Since having an integrated MP3 is one of the major reasons I bought it, I am pretty ticked about this. It appears to be a Microsoft problem as I have now read many complaints about it for different Pocket PC models dating back for over 6 months with still no resolution. What's up with that?The stability leaves something to be desired, I have had to perform 3 soft resets today already for a variety of reasons. The only thing that would cause that on my old Handspring was if I used poor 3rd party software. Unfortunately this is a Microsoft product and Microsoft can never produce stable software, so even the built in stuff breaks.On the plus side, the screen is nice. The unit's size is rather large and bulky compared to the Handspring Treo 90 I was also considering, but it does pack a lot more punch. Having both CF and SD is a plus. I have purchased a 256MB CF and 128MB SD for under $... total and can use them both at the same time.The jog shuttle/voice recording button on the side get pushed every time I pull the thing out of its case, that is a pain.The switch to turn the WiFi on/off and the switch to wipe out the units memory are the same type of sliding switches and are right next to each other on the bottom, so you have to pay close attention to what you are doing or .... ouch.Battery life seems a little better than what I have been reading from others but I haven't run the battery all the way down without recharging yet so they could be right. Certainly it is no Palm as far as battery life goes.The jury is still out. I have carefully saved everything so that I can return it if I so decide in the next two weeks. I feel it is an awful lot of money for a PDA and so I expect it to work properly and so far it leaves a good bit to be desired in that regard.
The Macally USB AC Charger for SanDisk MP3 Players that I purchased worked fine for a short period of time, then the cheap construction allowed the slot to be pushed inside the charger, not flush with or attached to the body, so it could not be used. Plain poor quality.
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
These headphones have better quality than I'd expect for the price. That's at the expense of quality, though. I've never so much as taken them from my room, but the plastic pieces connecting the actual ear phones to the head band just gave way (while I was listening to them, not even in taking them off or putting them on!). Bad quality, don't expect them to last more than a year at most.
Got the camera for a chevy express van. Worked fine for about a two months, then it went dead. No image on the monitor, touchscreen and remote unresponsive.. thought it might be an issue with the power supply, but looks like the monitor just crapped out. The camera itself still works, so I'll probably try to salvage that and use it with another system.Also, it may be worth noting that the monitor is somewhat heavy and it clips to the vehicle's existing rear view mirror. On older vehicles, this can cause the adhesive on the mirror mount to loosen and fall off.
you can get a mutch better camera for $300 dollars+and the lens froze wont fix at allit says screen error
I don't have an unusually big head but this headset was so tight it hurt my ears. The main problem with them was seriously muffled sound. I couldn't bear to use them. My Logitech headset is vastly better.
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 bought two of these chargers from Microsoft. The first one was dead right out of the box, not even trying to charge. The second one died within a week-- if I unplug the controller from the charging cable, the controller dies in less than five minutes, even if left to charge for hours. I've learned my lesson and will not be trying a third time. This cheaply-made product is not worth the money.
If you're going to use this headset about once a month, you won't notice anything wrong with it. But if you use it for any type of gaming, you'll notice after about two hours the headset feels tight and your ears start aching. Then you'll notice that with repeated use the sound quality becomes worse and worse, until anytime you try speaking into the mic you are greeted with distortion and static. The cord is really cheap, will continually get wrapped around itself, until it finally ruins the connection and your ability to use the mic at all. Don't buy these. You'll just end up replacing them.
I bought 2 of these cards, but instead of paying $34,84 for each, I decieded to be smarter than the rest and paid only $10 buying them from other seller than AMAZON (ARSENAL PC). The product was described as NEW and would cost $24.84 less... I wondered why... and found out after they arrived.I installed on a Windoes 2003 Server and one Windows XP. Everything was smoothly well, the provided CD with drivers worked and the cards started working at the spot. However... after some tests, I noticed that the network speed had decreased.I had just installed a DIR-655 router (D-Link) and it was working well at 100Mbits, why it would be slower at 1Gbits? well... I went to Radio Shack and bought 2 sets of $40 CAT6 cables to replace my CAT5e - I blamed the cables... For my surprise, the problem continued... and my server got stuck twice.I went to BestBuy this Sunday, and bought 2 Linksys EG1032 ($35.00 ea) and replaced the BELKINs ones... Guess what? My network is back to normal, the server is not stucking anymore, and finally I am seeing traffics above 400Mbits.I am a BELKIN fan... and I beliver their products are good and reliable, I believe if I had purchased from AMAZON I wouldn't have had this problem...This comment is just to avoid you to make the same mistake.I won't return the cards... I spent too much time on this issue that is not worth it to lose a second more.
Product does not reduce heat from computer. It does not cool, but triesto remove the heat. Only ran for a couple days before breaking, but it didn't actually work anyway. Better off just blowing a personal fan on the laptop, which helps but is very inconvenient. This is a really bad product. And nowhere on the cooler or its packaging does it state "Kinamax" or any brand name. I would rate it zero stars if I could.
I recommend this monitor to 2 friends before. But three months after I bought it, the left bottom corner lost the blue color. When set refresh rate higher than 60Hz. It starts to blinking for 3 seconds every half an hour.Anyway, I will buy SONY next time.
I purchased this hoping it would increase the off the air signal going to my HGTV. To make a long story short, it did nothing to improve the signal coming off the antenna.
It looks nice. But that's the only good thing about this flawed MP3-CD player. Long startup time, small display, problems reading certain CDRs, problems playing certain MP3 files, bad skipping. Biggest issue? It's not flash upgradable, which means you're stuck with these problems and they can never be fixed. I returned the EXP103 and now own the excellent Riovolt from Sonicblue. A superior MP3-CD player in every way.
I want to like this thing, but I can't, for it does not work at all with OS X.So, if, like me, you run Apples, just pass on by this page because the thing will not work for you.
I purchased the 8GB Creative Zen V Plus player during the first week in February. I am returning it and this is why:The package arrived from Amazon. I loaded up the software on my computer, then hooked up the player through the usb cord. I let it charge for 6 hours like the instructions state. Then I proceeded to load some of my music onto the player. So after the music was loaded, I disconnected the player from the usb cable and started to listen to the music. The sound quality was good, the player is easy to navigate in the menus, etc... The problem was about half the music I uploaded was not on the player. I could see the folder and menu option for the artist or genre but the actual file was not there. So I plugged the player back into the usb cord, and pulled up the file location on the player through the computer. The file was there and I could play it just fine through Windows Media Player. I tried to access it again through the player and it was not there. Then I accessed through the computer just fine.All my songs, all 4,500 of them, are in MP3 format from 56kps for my audio books to 192kps for the songs I ripped from cd's. The player just wouldn't read about half my songs. There was really no rhyme or reason on whish songs it would recognize. I would load an entire album of 15 songs and I could only play 6 or 7 tracks. This happened with my entire music collection.So I thought maybe the firmware was out of date so I uploaded all the updates from creative which did include a firmware update. It did not solve the problem. I then uploaded some of the same songs that would not play on the Zen V Plus onto my 3 year old Rio and original Ipod Shuffle and they played just fine. I was frustrated at this point so I called the Creative Customer Service. It is strange because they do not post the number for there company anywhere on there website and now I understand why. They have the worst customer service/tech department of any computer/electronic company I have ever spoke with. After three calls, never speaking to someone who I could fully understand as English was definitely not a first language, more like a 3rd or 4th language, I arrived nowhere. They kept telling me they were emailing document to me on how to resolve the problem. No email ever came, checked the junk folder and every other possible place. So I tried a fourth call. This guy basically called me stupid from what I could understand, saying "I can't believe you Americans" and then mumbled something in another language. I asked for a supervisor. He told me that he would escalate my call and someone would call me in 2-3 days. Then he hung up.I was really amazed that a company would treat its customers in this nature. They really have to respect for there customers and do not want to help them in any way. So I am returning the Creative Zen V Plus player and I also don't plan on buying anything from Creative again.By the way, after all this, the problem never was fixed.Also, when doing research on this product, I came across a couple articles and reviews that stated this player would play DIVX files. This is not true. This player will not play any files without being converted first. I took an AVI video that was 100MB and it converted it into a 1.2GB file. The format they use is absolutely a waste of space. If you want to upload an entire movie on MPEG or AVI format, it will end up taking the entire 8GB of space if not more. I converted the movie Cars for my son on a short road trip thinking I could have my music plus his movie. I was wrong, the movie took up 7.1GB after being converted.I would not recommend this product to anyone. As much as I don't like the IPod, I would recommend it over the Zen V Plus because: 1. It plays all my music 2. They have a customer service/tech support that helps you and cares about its customers.I hope this helps anyone looking at this player.Jeff
First let me start by saying that most people who write reviews have strong opinions on a product, usually very good or bad. I am a middle of the road type of guy. I know when I buy the newest thing on the market (purchased 11/04) I should expect some issues with the product. With that said, Panasonic has got to do something about the bulb life on this TV. As stated earlier, I purchased this TV in 11/04, I replaced the first bulb 2/05 (4 months). I just replaced the second bulb in 2/06. The bulb is not lasting a year with minimun use. My TV is used maybe two hours a day seven days a week. Do the math, that averages 730 hours a year. Panasonic states the bulb should last 10,000 hours..... This is not what I am finding and I would really like to see their initial test results. I am expecting any day for a class action lawsuit against Panasonic, if that happens I will be one of the first to join in. Other than the buld, this picture is great. That's why I give this tv two stars instead on none. If you decide to buy this tv go ahead and budget for the extended warranty (if they cover the bulb) or plan on spending another $300 per year on maintenance.
I specifically searched for FOCUS brand cartridges when I was directed to this seller. I always use FOCUS brand and have not had many problems. I received my order today and was extremely disappointed that the cartridges I ordered were in fact not FOCUS brand. I have had bad luck with other re-manufactured cartridges and feel that advertising the FOCUS brand logo provides the customer with a false sense of the product. I will make sure not to order from this seller again in the future!
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.
This is at best a built in flash substitute but it even fails at that since the built in flash in D80, D90, D200, D300, D700 etc. can be used for the built in commander mode which this doesn't. Speaking of commander mode, you can't use this as a remote flash. You also don't get an LCD screen on this model so there is no flash compensation. Power is lacking, and you can't bounce this the way you can with the higher end models.Save up and at least get an SB-600.
The Iogear does not install properly - I tried installing this on three different computers, and it wouldn't instal AT ALL on two of them. On the third computer is works, but only with minimal usage. It makes the computer slow down drastically and even freeze. The software itself also isn't very good, but I do recognize that the software on these are generally poor, so this doesn't only hold for Iogear. Regardless, this product was a waste of time and doesn't work well at all.
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
Cheap zippers; both the reflector and case zippers broke on the first day. on the third use the wire frame within the reflector snapped. I would save your money to buy something more durable.
I have the AUA 3020A which is different from the picture. There's 1 firewire, 3 USB and a smaller square USB port. I bought this to upgrade to the faster USB 2.0 for my Mac Quicksilver 2002. However, you will only get the USB 1.1 speed as noted at the Adaptec website. The Mac hardwired Firewire is considerable faster than the PCI based Firewire. Great if you need more ports but not faster speed. I rated this a 2 star because the label is somewhat misleading for Mac users looking for USB 2.0.
Used on a Mac OS X machine running 10.2.6. I found the other reviews really interesting because of their inconsistency. Many had trouble with the scroll pad, yet that part worked perfectly for me. The right clicking was also perfect. Where I had problems was in basic (left) clicking. I don't think it was an RF problem. I tried both channels, and as I said above, most of the functions worked fine.Half the time it was as if the mouse (or perhaps the receiver cradle) would not detect a mouse up event. I'd click, and the system acted as if I was holding the mouse down. If I then quickly moved the pointer, usually the mouse up would get acknowledged.The other half of the problem was mouse clicks not being registered at all if I clicked too fast. However, "too fast" for the Studio Mouse was no problem for any other mouse I?ve ever used. I had to force my self to hold the button in the down position a little longer than is natural for me. So what that gave me was a tiny timing window between "too fast" of a click and the system deciding I was holding the mouse button down. Argh! The last place you want to deal with thinking precisely about how fast you do something is with basic mouse input. The mouse ceases to be an extension of my mind and body.There's probably something amiss in the mouse driver for the Mac OS. I suspect a conflict of some sort because it does seem to work fine for some, but I don't have a lot of extensions in my system. Unfortunately. I find I have little desire to spend the time and effort to track down a problem with something as basic as mouse clicks. Sorry Kensington, but it's back to the wired Intellimouse for me on the Mac.All is not lost. The Studio Mouse drivers for Windows seem to not have these problems, so I'll be bringing it to work where I'm forced to use PCs, and I have a situation of a fairly long distance between my mouse area and the PC case. I bought it for the Mac, though, so that's why the 2 stars.
I purchased this as a gift for my father, it played well as an AM FM radio, but not as a shortwave radio. My father was disappointed, so I returned the radio. The radio is presently enroute back to amazon (the first item I ever returned!). I have been a loyal amazon customer, so hopefully my reimbursement will come back to me with ease.
In theory, this is a great product, but the digital tuner never worked for us. Phone support is non-existent for this model. They don't know anything about it. Philips told me to return it to a local service center. The first address they gave me (when I got there) told me they don't service Philips Electronics anymore. The second service center I went to did service Philips Electronics, but had no idea what this model was, and certainly didn't service it. Philips then told me to ship it to them directly (at my expense.) I just got a call from them telling me they can't fix it, they don't have any in stock, they have discontinued this model, and they can only refund my money. But they won't refund the sales tax I spent, or the shipping cost (initially to me, and then to the repair center.) They said they have no other models similar to replace it with either. Clearly, Philips has abandoned this product. You should too. Across the board, service has been horrible.
We've had two of these models now, and between them have now eaten three tapes! It seems to have a real affinity for Fuji, with a nice helping of Sony for dessert. This is simply unacceptable for such a renowned company as Sony.
Amazingly, I didn't really read the tech specs for the MS Optical Wireless Mouse version 2.0 before I ordered it. Unbelievably, the documentation says the wireless range is 3' (ie: 3 feet -which by the way is pretty useless). I had ordered 2 of them for computers in conference roomb. Both of them worked ok for about 5 minutes, then started getting hung up and the pointer wouldn't move .... rebooting and reloading ensued, then, I found that if I move the mouse to within 3" (That's 3 INCHES) the mouse works fine... I can move it outside of the 3 inch range and it starts hanging up. Fresh batteries...nope, same thing. Changed the Mouse and RF receiver channels, same thing still.......So, I hooked up the old trusty Logitech RF Keybd and mouse that I've had for about 5 years and it works fine, up to 14 FEET away. (so the MS problem isn't radio interference or anything apparantly, it is just shoddy craftmanship.
It's a tri-color ink cartridge and nothing more. Do not expect to get much use out of this little guy (especially if you print photos, which I dare not do with ink this costly). I've switched to greyscale printing on nearly everything due to the cost of these cartridges. Worse yet, the remanufactured CL-41s are not much cheaper, especially considering the inferior quality versus the Canon-brand new ones.Is the ink good? Sure. Is the price right? No. My advice: Check the price of both new and third party ink cartridges/tanks prior to purchasing a printer. While I like Canon printers, some of them have a very high cost per page (generally, the Canon printers with separate tanks for each color ink have the best cost per page, so stick to those and avoid the tri-color cartridge printers).
The sound only comes out of one side of the head phones. Tried it on several different kinds of headphones with same results. Did I miss something? Shipping was $6 which I thought was nuts. Oh well....guess I'm only out $7.
If you aren't quick enough to wipe the lens this leaves the lens smeary and streaked. I get better results with microfiber cloth and water.
This product did not work with the Garmin 330 GPS unit that Amazon recommended it for and I was going to return it however it does work with the Garmin portable handheld device I have so I will keep it for that
Don't buy it! Powere shut off and power indicator blinks red. The troubleshooter says overheat (I placed a fan over vents) or bad speaker connections at back of unit. I checked, and tried different connections over and over again.
First I had a Phillips DVD Recorder, and when that wasn't working I broke down and got the APEX DVD Recorder. Well, no luck again! I am very disappointed in this. It is very hard to navigate around, you have to turn the channel so many times to get on the right source, the menu is ungly and complicated, the remote control barely works unless you are right underneath it, and you can't change from AM to PM when setting the clock or scheduling a record. I don't recommend this product and would rate it a 1 star. I'm going to try Panasonic or Sony next.
This thing was terrible. I thought it would be a "smart" charger. But it was smart as ruining batteries. The Sony brand batteries I bought with it wouldn't hold a charge for nothing. I tried different brand batteries too and it didn't work very well either. I finally just ended up throwing this thing away. The "refresh" feature was more of a gimmick. I finally just bought an Energizer charger instead.
P.O.S.!!!!!!! and the advertising is misleading. After speaking the item you must chose the correct item from a list of like and not so like items, If your lucky. Because the voice recognition system is the pits.On a good day it's about 50/50. Keep the pencil and paper.
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.
I purchased this product hoping I could play my song downloads from my smartphone to my factory radio.While the product does the job, it has an annoying shortcoming. It allows electrical noise from my car's engine be audible through my FM radio. Since I enjoy listening to classical music, this is a big problem to me.If I am accelerating, I can hear an annoying high-pitched &#34;whirring&#34; sound through the radio. I can also hear other &#34;whirs&#34;, whistling, and popping noises especially during quiet moments. The noise is not present during normal radio operation - the noise is only present when tuned into the frequency the transmitter is set to. My car has all stock components so the noise is not due to some modification or add-on.Might not be a problem with some cars since different car models have different electrical components with different degrees of electrical noise, but this product is not so great with a Jeep '06.
Though is seems other have had mixed results with this unit, mine have been nothing but trouble. I have never had a piece of equipment give me so much trouble. Very spotty.I don't recomend it.
I just bought this pair of headphones with high hopes that it would actually perform what it promises: Noise-Cancellation. There was a 2% difference of noise reduction when the unit was turned to it's ON position. And unbelievably enough, that's not even an exaggeration. The only difference from the On and Off position is that when you turn it On, you'll hear a slight "hiss" and your music's volume will increase a little. Other than that, it's just the same turned off or on. The only positive thing I can say about the headphones are that it's cheap, and that when you wear the headphones (off OR on position), they do help in muffling any sound that is around you. So save your AAA battery and don't even use the noise cancellation feature (if you can even give it the credit of being called a "feature"). I just bought these headphones today, and I'm returning them first thing tomorrow. They make me wanna throw up just looking at them =|. hahha, j/k...but they do really make me sick.
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.
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.
This salad shooter thing was terrible! I tried it and it took me longer to make the salad with that then it would have without it. You can only cut certain types of vegetables and fruit and 1/2 of what you cut gets stuck inside the machine. When I went to clean it, 1/2 my salad was in the machine and was wasted. It also made a funny burning smell when I put something in to cut. I would not suggest this to anyone. If you didn't return it you would put it in the back of a closet and throw out in a few years.
I was sorely dissappointed in this product. First, it has an attachment, like a pair of headphones would, right at the jack that goes into your computer. It took me only a week to break it. For unlike headphones, there are three small rods that connect the attachment to the cord, and are easily broken. I would recommend just spending the extra 40 dollars and buying one direct from Toshiba.
I bought my first adapter in Walmart for $15, and it worked very good. I gave it to a friend and bought this one, as it was coming for half the price (including shipping). But there is a lot of disturbance in its output for the same input devices.
I am a fan of Linksys products, but after this experience I am not so sure. I bought the Wireless Print Server, followed the instructions to a T and couldn't get it to work wireless. It worked fine with a ethernet cable, but what's the point of that? I consider myself a fairly Network savy person, but after an hour of tech support from some chap in India I had had enough. Returned for refund.
I bought this battery as a cheaper option to the Canon replacement battery for my PowerShot SD880IS. The battery charged up fine in the charger that came with my camera. However, when I put the battery in the camera, I got the message: "Replace battery pack". Comparing side-by-side to the Canon battery, it looks similar except that the metal contacts on the Lenmar are a bit more recessed than the ones on the Canon. It's probably due to this that my camera won't take the Lenmar (incomplete contact with the camera contacts).Overall, I can't give this a good review since it didn't work in my camera, even though it was supposed to be an equivalent to the Canon battery.
The unit has an unusual design with power and speaker connectors plugging into the subwoofer. This means that if you have a problem with the system, you cannot reuse the subwoofer.My problems began with the right speaker connection emitting a constant, loud stream of static, even when the volume of the system was set to zero. It didn't matter if I switched speakers - the right speaker port would continue to buzz.Then, the unit began turning itself off - we would start watching a movie, and ninety seconds into the movie, the unit would turn itself off. I am disappointed and would not recommend this unit to someone else.
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 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.
I find it difficult to describe how little I like this product. It paused, froze, shut down on its own, and even erased its own hard drive before I finally got rid of it. The battery, when fully charged, only lasted somewhere around 4 hours. And, in case you were wondering, it is emmense and horribly ugly. So save yourself the trouble and the money: Don't Buy It! Though it does work well as a paperweight - an incredibly offensive-looking paperweight.
this seemed like a great deal, charge your IPOD and listen to it at the same time and it comes with a remote to control the IPOD when it's in the dock, but the quality of this product was lacking for sure, after a couple of weeks the port that connects to your IPOD would not fit anymore and in fact on one of my machine it made it so the IPOD wouldn't fit any other plug after that.
I was excited to receive this item, and I received it very quickly from the seller. I tried it out today and was so disappointed because the cassette makes so much noise (clicking as others described) that I had to turn my music up very loud to try and drown it out. The sound of the music was awesome but I can't get past the clicking noise. Not worth returning. Maybe a more expensive model would be better?
The HP LaserJet 3050 served us well as long as we were using computers that were running Win XP, and that was a long time. But when we bought a new computer running Win 7 64, the wheels came off the bus.HP's only driver solution for this printer in a Win 7 64 environment is a so-called "Universal Printer Driver" that is completely inadequate. HP's web support does not indicate that there is a TWAIN driver for the scanner; no upgraded HP scanner software is offered. Adobe Acrobat Pro X can no longer create pdf scans from the 3050. The only workaround I have found is to use Microsoft Paint to scan documents to jpg files, and then use Acrobat Pro X to convert them to pdf files...what a nuisance! Single-side printing works OK, but manual duplex is no longer usable since the "back side" pages print in reversed order!HP "support" refused even to talk to me unless I paid a $39 fee, since the unit is "out of warranty". But I do not have a warranty issue. I have a performance issue because HP has not provided a workable driver for its "multifunction" printer-scanner in the Microsoft operating system environment that is the only reality in 2011. This is a customer-unfriendly policy decision that cannot burnish HP's brand for established and future customers. There must be a lot of (former) HP customers who have been left high and dry by this policy.The unit is mechanically robust and going strong after several years of use, but HP's deplorably inadequate software support for evolving operating systems has made it very much less useful. I will have to replace it with something that delivers full functional capability with Win 7 64, but that something will not be an HP printer.
amazing....they shipped a defective product to me - a patently defective product...one of the clasps was not attached - obviously missing. These things don't just fall off or break off. It was completely missing - the entire clasp/bracket on the right hand side. Very poor quality control at production and a careless packer who shipped a patently defective product.sad..............very lamePelican cases are better quality and you don't have this defective, missing, weak or easily broken clasp issue which crops up quite often with Otter boxes.bottom line: Go Pelican and avoid Otter box...
I find this pad to be useless. It is so light, without a method to hold to a surface, it moves around on the desk and thus it is nearly impossible to move the mouse on the monitor.
I purchased this item in anticipation of a plane trip to Europe, hoping to be able to enjoy movies. There was no perceptible noise reduction and movie dialog was imperceptible. A waste of money.
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
the person did not say it was a ripoff the screws was missing ,and i still was not able to turn it on and set it up plaese do not send me a request review on this i am very angry the indivindual did not put details on the product summary thank alot sir i hope you enjoy the ripoff items you try to sell ..Compaq iPAQ 3650 Color Pocket
Beware this Lexmark &quot;high-yield&quot; toner cartridge. A deliberate white band appears on all pages long before the toner itself is exhausted. The white band -- a uniform area where no toner is deposited -- is about 1/8 of an inch wide and appears about 3/4 of an inch from the right side of an 8-1/2 x 11 letter-size page. The band is obviously deliberate (uniform location and width; sharp edges; no toner deposited at all; band appears after about 5000 pages have been printed). Once the band appears, the cartridge is only useful for printing documents with large (1-inch) margins. (Note: I checked my laser printer carefully -- including installing a different cartridge -- to rule out the printer as the source of the problem.)
I read reviews that mention "E18 error" before buying this camera but I did not pay attention. I thought that there must be some defective units among millions of Canon cameras and that those camera that had the error must have been abused. Search for "canon e18 error" on google, and you will get 17,100 results as of 04/23/2005. It is a very common problem and it can happen to your camera even if you don't abuse it.What is E18 error then? The camera displays "E18" on the screen when the zoom lense is stuck. Once it happens, you cannot use the camera again as it turns itself off after displaying the error code. There seem to be various causes for it - shock to the camera with the zoom lense extended, sand or dust in the zoom lense gear mechanism, TURNING OFF THE CAMERA WITH LOW BATTERY, no apparent reason at all, and so on.If your camera is out of warranty (i.e. over 1 year old), you are out of luck as Canon charges $250 or so to fix it. You might try fixing it yourself (http://www.ixus-world.de/tips/repair_guide/e18_01en.htm) but it seems too complicated for ordinary people. Maybe I should consider myself lucky as mine is just 7 months old and is still under warranty.
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.
its been five 5 weeks and i still haven't recived this product from this company. How am i to review a product that i haven't received. This is taking longer than anything that i have purchased.
why would you spend 1800+ dollars on an old 20d + an entry level lens when you can get 40d + 17-55 f2.8 is for the same amount of money. You must be crazy to buy this combo !!!Stop trying to rip people off!!!
I just learned the hard way that DirecTV no longer is activating older DirecTV Tivo units that don't have an 'RID' number on them. Bought my unit through Migelectronics here on Amazon (the listing for the unit made no mention of RIDs) and when I tried to activate, was informed that only units that have the RID number (sometimes imprinted by the access card slot, sometimes on the back of the unit) will be activated as of July, 2010.So I have a semi-working DirecTV Tivo unit that can't be activated (pretty useless). If you are thinking of buying a unit through Amazon or eBay, make sure you get the RID number from the seller FIRST and confirm with DirecTV that it will be activated if you buy the unit.
This thermos is huge. It does not stay cold too long. I have one that is about 2/3 the size that I use 4 ice cubes in and it stays very cold for almost 24 hours. This one I put 10 ice cubes into and they are all melted in about 12 hours. I wanted it for the size but I'm afraid my old one will be the go to.
I should have paid more attention to some of the negative reviews. Received dryer today. Pulled out cord. Pushed button to retract. Nothing. Tried to coax it back in and could only push it part way. Returning it to Amazon. And, am going to avoid Andis products. If they want to enter the low end market, they should make a product that works.
I got the ST2 sirius radio as a gift. I was able to install it easily in my car using the car kit - so far so good - 2 stars for ease of installation using the car kit.After about a month I noticed the reception was not so great even when connected to the home-kit with the antenna in a good spot. I knew it was a problem with this radio because we had no problems and good reception with our other Sirius radio. Over the next week or two the reception got worse. Now the radio does not work at all.The worst part is customer service. I have spent a total of 3 hours on hold and talked to one sales rep. Once I got a service rep he gave me a bogus excuse about phone reception and hung up. I have not made any progress so far with hours logged on hold. Now that I reseach it, I see that many other people have the same problem!ST2 seems to be a model with reliability problems.
I purchased this product because of the multiple good reviews. Though it should have been able to have been installed on my Windows 98 second edition, my attempt at installing the software crashed the computer. Dell was able to get it running after a very lengthy service call. They suggested that I get the Sandisk support group to guide me through the installation process but the same thing happened again. Neither Sandisk nor Dell has been able to get my computer running again except in Safe Mode. I have returned the product to Amazon and have purchased a new computer. Whether the problem was my aging operating system or the product I do not know, but I certainly won't risk this happening again. I'd have to rate this 0 stars, but this selection is not available.
I could not find a data for Go DVD/Video Recorder and none for cable company's hard dirve recorder. I tried teaching functions but does not have that function other than set data.
The bag is suppose to hold two cameras,I have a rebel and two lens and cant fit them in with lens filters and extra batteries. I recomend you buy a bigger bag it does not meet the billing here. might be good for a couple of point and shoot cameras but not SLR
After the first one didn't work in a Canon 60D, it was exchanged for another which Amazon was kind to do. This one has only lasted a year and not used that much. Unhappy that a $ 77.88 SD card lasted only a year.
I had seen a review for a similar item in which the customer had warned that he received a single pack after having ordered from Amazon and having paid for a multi-pack. I've never had any difficulty with Amazon so I was a little surpised when the same thing happened to me. I immediately reported the mistake to Amazon, via e-mail. The reply, which was very prompt, stated that they had checked the website and had "found that 'Rhinotek's Canon BCI-24- Compatible Black Ink Cartridge 4-Pack (BCI-24B-R4)' comes with one Cartridge with 4 Ink tanks." Although I clearly understand that this misunderstanding is based on the unclear language in this listing, particularly the way in which "cartridge" and "tank" are used interchangeably, nowhere does it state that it "comes with one Cartridge with 4 Ink tanks." What it does say is that a "pack includes 4 black ink tanks." Not only did the person that replied to my e-mail state that I had actually received the right product, but when I called Amazon's 800-number another Amazon employee made the same argument. I had to bring her attention to the model number listed for the single cartridge(BCI-24B-R), which matched the model number printed on the bottom of the item I received, before she would even consider conceding.(The item I had ordered, the 4-pack, has the model number BCI-24B-R4) I am thoroughly frustrated over this interaction, the time spent more than outweighing any savings, that I am certain that I will never purchase any such items from Amazon again; I'd rather go to the local office supply store and spend a few extra bucks to escape the chance of any further frustration. At this point, I am not sure if I will ever use Amazon again.
I bought this in the hope of getting all the multimedia and browser buttons of a Microsoft keyboard but the correct key labels and layout for my Mac. Having switched from a MS keyboard, however, I'm now regretting it. The Kensington pilot board seems to have significant difficulties transmitting wirelessly, as it regularly drops keystrokes and often shows a perceptible lag between key hit and computer response (compared to a wired keyboard). I'm returning mine.
I have a Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407) and one of the ports does not work with a USB Flash drive, does not recognize it on the one port only. This is on an older PC using Windows Vista. I bought this model which cost about $7 more and, unlike the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407), has to be plugged into an electrical outlet. I could not get a USB Flash drive to work on it at all, totally unrecognized on all ports, and had to revert to using the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub(F5U407). The devices that would work on this model ran no faster than previously on the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub(F5U407). Total waste of money. Save yourself some time and trouble and order the Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra-Mini Hub (F5U407) instead.
The unit did not work on the Sony CDX-GT310 receiver. All it does is tell me that I can "safely remove the iPod." How for the hastle of trying to get a replacement. Maybe I should just get a refund.
In brief:Well constructed clam-shell type hard laptop case. Container built in for AC line is much too small to contain the line, adapter and the mini-mouse many of we laptop users prefer to use. Additionally, the built-in hole for the wire to exit is in the wrong place for my ACER (14.1" screen) and for most other laptops I have used.I am aware that this review is not complimentary as are the others.I suggest STRONGLY that you do not purchase this item online until you have tried it on with your own laptop in a retail store. It may work fine for you - for me, it was a waste of money. I didn't even bother returning it. I figured $20. was a reasonable price to pay to be reminded of a lesson I should have learned a long time ago.
I got these headphones on sale for about $25. I was very happy when I first got them. They are very comfortable with very soft ear pads. They didn't have great sound (the bass-boost sounds rediculous. Imagine the honda civic you see riding down the street with the stock stereo and a subwoofer rattling the trunk), but for the money I was happy. However, after a month and a half of BARELY using my pair they suddenly don't work. Everything is very, very muffled and sounds terrible. I assumed it was the bass-boost module that had failed and since I didn't use it anyway decided to cut it out and splice the cable back together without it, but when I took it apart the wires on the inside are too thin and cheap to even do that.Also, don't expect to be able to fold/unfold this pair frequently. The clasp at the top is made out of a very cheap-feeling plastic, and I doubt it would las long if constantly actuated. This wasn't a big deal for me because I just left it on my desk when I wasn't using it. These headphones had a very easy life and still managed to break quickly.All in all I'm very dissatisfied with this product and will likely not buy any skullcandy products again.
I'm just going to be quick and straight with everyone."Only one side work!!" "The Left Side!!"Buy at your own risk.....
Very disappointed with this amp. It has an auto shut off, which is a cool feature. However it randomly shuts off while in use. VERY frustrating.
I recently purchased 2 of these chargers and neither of them work at all. Luckily it was only 6 bucks for 2 of them so it wasn't a big loss. This is the first problem I've had with Amazon so its kinda disappointing. Anyway, I don't recommend purchasing these chargers cuz they don't work at all.
Received the shipment on-time, but the first thing I noticed when opening the box were the words "not for laptop use" written on the package. There was no mention anywhere in the specs or description of this item on the site that said it was only for laptops, so since I only have a laptop, I have now needlessly purchased a product I cannot use.
After waiting several weeks for the 128MB SD card to arrive, I finally got it. Gleefully I inserted it into my Compaq iPAQ's SD slot and -- pffftttttttttt. Nothing. Nothing at all. I got an error dialog box saying the card was unrecognizable... Didn't even allow me to format it or anything...I have had no problems with my SanDisk 64MB SD card.
I ordered these speakers to clean up my living area. I was hoping for speakers that would sound good at a decent volume, these are not it.If you plug them in to an IPOD or computer dont turn up the volume too high or all you hear is static. Also you cant place the speakers farther than about 50 feet away from the transmitter regardless of how high you have the volume again all you hear is static, even in an open room our outdoors. Sound however, with the volume at a low level does sound decent for wireless speakers but still not worth the $100 pricetag.The remote is absolutely worthless. These speakers run off either 6 C-Cell batteries EACH or can be plugged in. With the Speakers not plugged in, getting the whole "wireless" effect, the remote will not turn on or off both speakers, at all, you have to manually go to each one and hit the power button to switch them on or off. Unfortunetlly i havent wanted to use these speakers long enough to test out how long the batteries really last.The only reasons this product gets two stars is for the sound quality at a low volume and a short distance away from the transmitter, and for the Indoor/Outdoor usage. The speakers have a weird look to them as well. When displayed you really dont know what they are unless sound is coming out of them. Im still not quite sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing yet.Bottom line... i would highly recommend not getting these speakers and stick with Wired speakers for now. It would be a waste of money to even try these out.
I bought this signal booster to see if it would help with enhancing the digital signal and it made it worse. I returned it and I would NOT recommend it.
I was not to impress with the output, the AM reception is really terrible. Looks really cheap for the price. Overall not too impressed!!
I bought this thing for my video ipod and when i put it on it didnt work the signal sucks as u can see they are selling it from 2.49cents! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
If you want to spend over $200 on a dvd player that will crap out in less than 2 years, by all means buy this piece of &lt;expletive omitted&gt;. I think using faulty parts (which Sony did) is a ploy to either make more money in repairs (between $130-175...may as well buy another one) or get people to buy their more expensive models. I, for one, am never buying any Sony products again and am boycotting them.
As a cable, yes, it works. The red strip around the plug for the right channel is coming off straight out of the box. Cheaply made.
The software for this card is the worst. I noticed in another review someone had good luck running it with a D-Link 614+ router, I could never get it to connect. Maybe it's a Windows 98 issue but there is no conflict with card as far as 98 goes. Even the software that came with the card indicates it is working properly. I've tried everything including changing TCP/IP settings directly and the card will not connect with the 614+. Tech support is about a joke. After fighting with this card for hours I went and got a Microsoft USB and it ran 5 minutes out of the box.
I did a fair bit of trawling before settling on this card for my Canon S2 IS, earlier this month. On paper and screen this SanDisk 512MB Ultra II card looked the part and for the first 2 weeks of use, it was (yes, it is reasonably fast).Thereafter, the 'lock' slide became loose; such that every time the card was inserted into the camera, the slide moved back into the 'lock' position...effectively making it impossible to record on the card any more. Most annoying! And I'd removed and re-inserted the card (after downloading images via my card reader) not more than 10 times before the slide became loose!On close inspection, the plastic used for the 'lock' slide, as also, the entire shell of the card seems to be flimsy and low-grade (compared to an older/regular 64MB SD card I also have); which is probably why it began to malfunction so quickly. What is most surprising is that we are talking about an Ultra II hi-speed card, supposedly 'professional' grade...no less! Huh?For those who faced a similar problem - I fixed it with a very tiny drop of superglue - very carefully glued the slide in the 'unlock' position...and the card works fine now :-))
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.
This product is, without a doubt, the worst Item I ever purchased.It often takes several minutes to change directories; it frequently reboots PC attached to the network; since this has been attached, the DHCP gives out duplicate IP addresses. Wait until someone designs and makes one that works. I'd rate it less than one star, if that were allowed!
Great looking unit, but didn't live very long. I've had some Belking USB1.1 hubs that did the same. Fine for a while then just upped and stopped working. One even sparked whenever you plugged its power supply in!
I had a great first few weeks with my Clie. Lot's of memory, good screen, handy controls, good bundled software.But last week it didn't turn on. I've tried all the normal tricks without success. The Sony support site was not very helpful (&quot;Try a soft reset.&quot;). And Sony tech support hasn't responded to my messages....Statistically speaking, yours probably won't break. If it works, you'll love it.
The item arrived before the scheduled delivery date, but I put in the disc to backup my hard drive but I wasn't able to get my computer to write on the disc. The seller sent the product promptly and courteously so I'm thinking it could be a defective product, but you can't be to sure anymore.
Puchased a nectron/1a supplies cartridge, ink smudged, dirty rollers. terrible customer service. will NEVER buy from them again.
First the key broke. So I desperate tried to break the lock to get rid of it, and it broke too!!! What kind of security would it provide my laptop if I can break the lock with a jerk? Well I paid only $3 for it and got this piece of junk.
After 5 out of 6 burns resulted in errors, I thought that something might be amiss. Sure enough, there was: these discs are worthless. I've never seen anything like this really, especially from a well known electronics company like Sony. Steer way clear.
Borrowed my daughter's to test it out before buying one for myself. Plugged my Compaq R4000 notebook in and got about 10 minutes worth of computing done before the inverter's yellow light started blinking and the "shut me down" alarm started chirping. I removed the plug from the cigarette lighter and the metal was hot enough to burn me.Not recommended.
This is not a machine for the 40+ crowd that shuns the attention fracturing music of today's youth. One of these days the mega Zunipod corporations will realize that much of the well-to-do middle aged and up demographic actually listen to BOOKS on their MP3 players.What the audiofile wants in an MP3 player is:1. 'Plays for Sure' compatibility so that we can copy our NET LIBRARY books using Windows Media Player to our audio devices.2. BOOKMARKING!!!!! A 17 hour WMA file is a sad thing when you lose your place in it and have to start over. Without bookmarking the player is essentially 'highjacked' by the book because if you move to another sound file you lose your place. (Note that this is not an issue for Zune. Although it won't bookmark, you can't get Net Library books on it in the first place!)The final word is: If you want to listen to audio books, get a Creative or a Rio with 'Bookmarking.' Avoid this device.
You get what you pay for with this product, because you can usually find it for less than $3 (not including shipping).When I try to charge my ipod, sometimes it alternates between charging and not charging every 5 seconds or so, so my ipod cannot charge. Don't waste your money on this - find something better.
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 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 was having some problem with my MacBook Pro, and I was instructed by Apple Service Representative to remove the battery from the battery compartment which is on the bottom of the MacBook Pro, and hit the "shift" button for two seconds, and replace the battery to correct the problem. But, since I have attached the Speck MacBook Pro 15" See-Thru Hard Case onto my MacBook Pro, I find it impossible to remove the bottom piece of the hard case to expose the battery compartment. I know the only way to get to the battery compartment is to crack and break the bottom piece of the hard case, and I do not want to sacrifice my hard case which I just purchased recently. Can you help me and give me instruction on how to remove the bottom piece of the hard case without breaking it? If its possible, then, I can give this item a different rating! At this time, its a 1 star or less!
The moral to this story is keep your receipt if you buy this mouse.Usually, I wouldn't keep a receipt for such a low ticket item but I've owned 2 of these now and both have broken within a few months of buying them. I loved the mouse when it was working but for some reason after a few months windows stops recognizing the device as a mouse. It just shows up as an unknown device. I'm very computer savvy and I have gone through all the troubleshooting with Logitech to determine that it is defective but logitech won't honor the 3-5 year warranty unless you have the original purchase receipt.So, don't be a me, if your going to buy this mouse, keep your receipt.
I have two main gripes about this charger: 1) It's very long, so it tends to get in the way of my gear shift when anything is plugged into it. 2) Sometimes I have to take it out of the cigarette lighter and plug it back in to get it to actually work. Having said that, I guess that's what comes with the territory when you buy something for five bucks and change.
I purchased the L600 a couple of years ago and while I was very satisfied with it's performance with regard to shooting, the two little plastic pieces that slide together to cover the lens when it's turned off ceased to close, leaving the lens exposed... Eventually, I gave it to a friend and bought the L700.Now, 6 months after buying this one, the SAME PROBLEM has happened once again!When I contacted Samsung, they admitted this is a recurring issue with both the L600 and L700, and didn't have any advice for me except to send it in to their repair center.One, I'm very busy, I don't feel like being bothered with sending something into a repair center, and being without a camera in the meantime.Two, this is a RECURRING problem, you'd think they would have changed the construction to avoid this problem when they released the L700, but they didn't... If this was an unusual problem, I wouldn't mind so much, but it's something that should have been addressed before this model was released.So end of story, this camera is either getting thrown out my window or used for BB target practice... Needless to say, I won't be buying Samsung products again.
I took the monopod out of the box opened it up and broke the foot. Fully extended it is very wobbly. I never got the chance to attach a camera to it before it broke. I cannot recommend this model.
No stars or other celestial stuff will be shown by the thing .... use it for the Moon, and forget the rest. If you really want to see stars, spend much more bucks. This will be great for my kids' kids.
It's been a long time since I've had a brand new electronic product that died within the first half hour of use. I've always stayed away from low-end brands like Coby like the plague, but I started noticing nicer-looking products from Coby while cruising through stores like Walgreens and Target, so I decided finally to give Coby a chance when my wife needed a simple MP3 boombox (no CD) that has a flash card slot, to play tunes for our baby. And it just so turns out that Coby is one of very few brands that makes such a device (strange but true, as of Dec 2007). When it arrived, things were looking good. My wife liked its appearance, and it generally felt like a semi-quality piece. So I dropped several dozen songs onto an SD card and slipped it into the Coby's CD slot. I browsed through some of the settings in the menu, which were straightforward and effective, and setup the radio with my preferred presets. All of this took 10 minutes or so. Then...after playing 3 or 4 songs, it froze. None of the buttons worked. I unplugged the device from the power socket, replugged it in, the LCD came back on, but none of the buttons were responsive. I unplugged and replugged it in several more times. No luck. It won't turn on. None of the buttons work. I'm RMA'ing back to Amazon the very same day I got it. Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy. And...I will not touch Coby again.
I'm very good at photography and birding. This device did not come working good. After adding batteries, the directions following did not follow. I have binoculars I use and have been birding for years. These would not help me spot birds in good view. I'd be better using my eyes to spot the birds and then using a camera. From an experienced birder and photographer, this is a cheap buy.
I was able to load the software and upload photos without any problems. The loading program won't let you change photo locations. Move photo 10 to spot 8...NO WAY, erase everything and reload! The main issue is that, after spending time to charge, if you leave them off too long without a refresh charge, the batteries die for no reason. I have fully charged these to come back a few days later and find they won't turn on! NOT an isolated incident! I have four, purchased all at once, and planned to use them as mini digital catalogs. I don't have the exact amount of time, but it seems that after a few days - even if you do not turn them on after a full charge - the batteries are dead! A plastic key fob that holds two photos would have been more useful than these were for me. Well OK, maybe not that bad, but at least the fob would be a lot more dependable! Comes in easily scratched black and constantly smudged by fingerprints silver plastic. Good Luck...
I bought this item after the charger was lost. I thought that this AC adapter would charge the battery so that I could use it. But it only gave the camera power only when the wire was plugged in.IT DOES NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY.
This paper just wasn't as good as I'd expected it to be. It never held vibrant colors well, and I tried on multiple printers. The colors just seemed dull on this paper. Also, the backing wasn't sticky enough and it peeled off of the paper bags I had put them on. Overall, I was not satisfied with this purchase.
Be careful because Canon does not update it's driver software. I have a 2 year old Canon printer and Canon will not produce Windows drivers. This means my printer will be useless if I go to Windows Vista or buy new PC. The original driver will most likely be the only driver ever made.
This was exactly what I needed. It is very adjustable, and feels solid and well made. The suction cup also holds very firm on the glass, a big plus since most window-mount devices like this constantly fall off. Unfortunately, after about a month, the adapter broke off, right behind the plate at the swivel. I was adjusting the swivel, while it was attached to the window, so there is no way that I put that much pressure on it, but it just snapped off in my hand. I looked at it pretty closely, and I couldn't see any defects that could have contributed to it breaking, it must be just the poor quality of the plastic or molding process.Were it not for the seemingly poor quality, this mount would have easily gotten 4 or 5 stars from me. Great design, but it's just not up to the quality of previous Arkon mounts I have owned. The only way it gets 2 stars from me is that I was able to patch it with Gorilla Glue and it is still functional. Gorilla Glue gets 5 stars.
" I followed all instructions and also washing instructions. The product looked good, but after only a few washings the transfers cracked!! I have had good results with Hanes and PrintWorks transfers. Good Luck Crafting!!"
I bought one of these, the big problem is once you installit,it takes over you boot order, you can only boot from hard drives that are connected to the Adaptor. You can't change the boot order, to boot from a floppy or a CD first, and you will no longer be able to boot from a hard drive that is not connected to the adapator.
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.
The item that came was not only entirely different looking from that shown in the picture on the Amazon site, but also the case was cheap plastic, and the screws housings which held the top and bottom halfs together were broken on arrival, so the casing didn't stay together.The box it was shipped in was not a standard box, but a cardboard box from some other item, which added to the feeling that the whole thing was a cheap ripoff. And on top of this, I had to pay the shipping costs myself to return this defective and misrepresented item. I feel used, and will never even consider buying from this company again.
I though the EasyMount Pan/Tilt/Extend would give me more freedom than other mounts but I found any small mis-adjustment in the wall mount would be accentuated on the screen itself. That includes the fact that the mount moves slightly on the wall bracket and that the mount is not 100% perfectly aligned in everywhere position you move it. The bottom line - my screen eventually ended up level after I positioned the bracket twice, pulled and tugged the mount, sqeezed a little adjustment on the mounting attachment to the screen etc. I was fortunate, you might not be! I just tell the family to NEVER! move the screen.It was a shame, a good idea and a good price but I should have listened to the other review warnings. The only thing - it seems to be keeping the screen in one place. but I did tighten everything VERY tight.I suggest getting a mount that has at least 3 wall mounting screws and is as short as possible for your needs and has as few moving links as possible. Or else get one that you can adjust the screen independently - don't rely on having to get the wall mount level.
I purchased this camera and I have had a lot of trouble. In fact, I'm looking to purchase another camera because the Canon is not working. The camera took good pictures, but there were so many mechanical flaws, it was not worth it. This camera was not cheap. Problems I experienced were camera would not take picture right away and the camera would sometimes decide not to work. The lens would not open sometimes and this camera has been a big disapointment.
This product is only good if you are looking for a very very short useful life. Very disappointing. Router was easy to set up and configure with good strong signal. Unfortunately it stayed connected to the internet for all of two hours before dropping. Since then it will not connect to the internet, will not reset, rebooting does not help. Of course, tech support is useless.
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!
My Epson ExperienceLet me begin by saying that I have over ten years of experience with all things computer related. During that period I have worked in almost every aspect of computer support. I have personally cleaned out countless numbers of inkjet printers with q-tips distilled water and alcohol. I kept my own Epson 740 going for 5 years without too much difficulty. I only got rid of it because I had a client that was desperate for a printer that would accept a Mac serial port. Boy due I miss that Epson 740.I bought a C82 a little less than a year ago, after reading good reviews. I assumed it would be built at least as well as the Epson 740 I was using before.Even after ten months my C82 still appears in almost brand new shape inside and out. Heck, I've only used it about thirty times or so. I keep it inside of cabinet shielded from dust. Plus as a matter of standard practice, I turn off all inkjet printers as soon as I finish using them, and I always change ink cartridges as quickly as possible to prevent ink from drying out inside printers.So was I ever surprised when my printer stopped working. It had worked fine with the first set of cartridges I had installed. However, as soon as I changed cartridges the printer stopped working. I tried cleaning it at least fifty times, but it did nothing to improve the situation. So I did the natural thing and googled my problem. I was shocked by the sheer number of search results.After reading through the reviews at Amazon and the hundreds of messages at fixyourownprinter.com I've come to realize that Epson has built and continue to build a printer that is so poorly designed one must question their integrity as a company. To think that so many people would experience the same problem and that their only solution is to continue to send people refurbished printers until their warranty expires.Oh, and the part that will really get you, is that they require you to purchase and install a new set of four Epson branded ink cartridges to insure that your currently installed cartridges are not what is defective. So before you can even have your printer replaced you must invest at least sixty dollars on ink. Of course they offer to send you new ink with the replacement printer. Still to ask me to sink my time, energy, and sixty dollars into having my printer replaced with another one, which will simply get me right back to where I began. I mean really, the nerve. Is this what our present day world has come to? Have we set ourselves up so that these large corporations can totally take advantage of us in this way? Is there no recourse? Are there no standards of business ethics that they can be held accountable for?The experience has left me feeling unusually sad. Epson has made me realize just how much I am at the mercy of these large corporations. I mean, if you want to print, who else can you buy a printer from?I know that even if Epson would own up to this, they would argue that they had to make the printers so cheaply to remain competitive. Without doing so they would go out of business tomorrow. We've heard all that before. Haven't we?Still though, this printer is made by someone in a Chinese factory. I know I'm going out on a limb here, but I would guess that that person is not well paid. Perhaps they are even exploited to some extent or at the very least we could guess that they are taken advantage of to some extent. Then as they role off the Chinese production line, Epson sends these defective printers all over the globe, wrapped up in fancy magazine advertisements. People like me buy the printer, use the ink, put in new ink, discover it no longer works, call Epson, ship the printer back to Epson, get the refurbished printer in the mail, and &lt;repeat&gt;. Once the warranty is up we move our broken printer into the garage for a year or so, and then throw it away. It all seems so pointless.Don't think me a luddite either. I love computers, printers, and gadgets as much as the next person. It's just that it disgusts me that I am forced to deal with a corporation that is not held to any kind of moral or ethical principles. As long as they are making money and growing we think of them as a good thing, without worrying about who they are taking advantage of. What are we doing here? How can we let Epson get away with this? Really!Well it's not difficult for me to say I will be boycotting all Epson products in the future. I mean I'm sort of doubtful of their quality anyways. Oh and I haven't even mentioned the very unhelpful tech support and customer service representatives that I called long distance at my own expense. What a waste! Really what a waste!Sincerely,- Mark Whitney -Hollywood, CAP.S. I know the solution is to buy myself a do-it-yourself printer cleaning kit. If you google it you'll see that many companies sell them specifically for the Epson C80/C82. However, if you try to buy one you'll soon discover that they are all sold out, as I mentioned before I'm not the only one with this problem.
Junk. Don't waste your money. Only five pins wired through, no plug and play functionality. Poorly shielded cable, lots of ghosting.
I purchased this teleconverter and found that it did not work in auto mode with the Sigma 18-55mm telepohoto lens.Have to decide if I have to buy another lens to again auto capability.
i'm disappointed that i just ordered and installed this software only to find out that capture nx2 will be released at the end of june. it is more compliant with intel based macs. of course wait to purchase if you're using a newer mac. i imagine i didn't do good research at the time, but am also wondering why amazon didn't have the information - other sites did.
The Garmin GPS come with a DC Power Adapter and the adapter is different with this one. This one is totally useless.
The adapter does not work. It malfunctions. It was a waste of money. I'm so disappointed. I cannot hook up my mom's keyboard to her new computer and I don't have time to wait for a replacement to come.
I liked the fast shiping, but in the review it said 'like new' and it looks pretty beat up. Its all scratched and bitten from a side. The iPod works fine, so I didn't want to waste my time returning it and calling, but i will not buy from this seller again.
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!
This was recommended by amazon as a needed acc. for my recent purchase .It was not needed or required and resulted in my shipping it back.A total waste of time and money .I am still waiting for refund..
I bought one and it was so bad on Recording. Then I exchanged it. Only to find the same problem. An annoying hiss in the audio. The video was dark. The Video came out looking scratchy. I have a 64 inch Phillips TV and it's awesome. But I would not waste my money on this VCR. The people giving this a 5 star were extremly lucky. I would give it negative stars but a One is as low as I can go.
I guess I should've known better, but at least with Amazon I don't have to worry about returns.The battery fits onto the back of the radio, but won't stay in place. The clip on the bottom will not snap into place to hold the battery on. Kind of useless if it keeps falling off. I ordered two and they were both the same way, so it wasn't a fluke.Thank you Amazon for easy returns.
These headphones are the worst. The only redeeming quality is that they retract. Otherwise, the cord is super thin, very short, and the sound quality is terrible! Also, they broke apart very soon after I got them just from being in my purse. Don't waste your money.
I was very excited when I ordered the dlink media player. Set up was quite easy but the good news stopped there. I was not able to play even 5 min of video over wireless lan. Even the videos that I tried to read off of the USB stick was choppy. Called up customer support and the rep asked me to reset the player... and bam...there was no video output anymore. He asked me to return the player and there ends my experimentation with this player...~~~WILL SOMEONE MAKE A RELIABLE BUGFREE WIRELESS HD MEDIA PLAYER PLEASE~~~
I am feeling more forgiving about Eagle Freight's problems today and doing my best to retract this review. So far I can't seem to retract it or change the star rating.
I purchased my Toshiba at a big box store and was attracted by numerous features. I have been using this laptop for about 15 months, and during that time the screen has gone bad and I am having issues with the CMOS battery not able to keep the proper time and date in the system.Due to the cost of replacing the screen, I found it more cost effective to purchase a flat scrren and use an external keyboard.Without a doubt, this has been the worse piece of hardware I have purchased over the past 20+ years.
Proceed with caution this does not cover physical damage. If you are looking for that type of coverage, say if you have a two year old that may drop it - Best Buy is a better bet since their plan protects you for physical damage (in my case cracked screen). Since apple makes such a good product, technical assistance is rarely needed -so you this protection plan is a waste of money 9 times out of 10
I have tried three of these MyBooks and each one has the same problem...file errors. The problem is it turns on and off by itself and if you leave it on and then decide to copy files over it will copy the files and then won't allow you access to them! It is a real piece of garbage. Western Digital should be sued over this useless, hack of an external hard drive. Don't trust your data to this because you will be sorry.
On 3-24-06 I ordered a Minox Leica III-F black sub-miniature camera model #60502 from Willoughby's. The order was through Amazon. I wanted it for my collection; I also wanted its companion, the chrome classic verison model #60500. Again through Amazon, I ordered the 60500 on 3-31-06. The package arrived in a timely manner, all the paper work was correct, but it was the wrong camera. Willoughby's had sent another black 60502!I emailed Amazon. They said to contact Willoughy's. I did, numerous times. I never did receive a response to any of my emails; even the last one, when I only asked if they ever planned on contacting me. I will never do business with Willoughb's again.
When I received this reader, I was very pleased with its performance and cost. It seemed to download very quickly compared to several generic readers I had accumulated over the past couple of years. But in the extreme environment of my desktop, I was only able to download three CF cards before the unit died - no light, no computer recognition, nothing... I wrote Sandisk who referred me back to the seller. I did receive an RMA from BlueProton on 27 February, after a few emails back and forth. So I am waiting now for a replacement unit. Hopefully it will be longer lived.This is the first Sandisk product I have bought. I had thought I was moving up in the reader world. But they have yet to earn that distinction.M. Hughes
I have a DCS-6620G and DCS-5300G. They both developed minor problems shortly after the 1 year warranty ran out. The DCS-6620G ethernet port failed and the DCS-5300G pan capability failed. I called DLink tech support and they told me that they will not repair these products or exchange them after the warranty, and that there are no authorized service centers. I escalated through 3 levels of tech support and then to US customer support and was given the same story and no way to get them repaired. The customer service lady stated that this was their policy on all products. They expect you to discard your $800 camera and buy another one. I recommend you don't buy any DLink product costing more that $100 - $200 as they are not very reliable and are disposable once they fail.
These may very well work great...but not for me; the description doesn't mention that these are not compatible with 14 gauge speaker wire. That's a pretty large oversight. Who bothers using banana clips with 16 gauge wire anymore?! Unless you use hair-thin speaker wire, look elsewhere.
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.
After paying a lot of money for this product, I was expecting something nice. I sure was disappointed! What a piece of crap!First off, the lamp is mediocre at best. Yes, it gets bright enough to read with but that is where it stops. The lampost is very cheaply made of two pieces held together with a poorly designed plastic insert. I came home after vacation and the lampost had collapsed at the plastic junction. OK- Lifetime Warranty- I should be OK here.......Secondly, the company advertises a "lifetime warranty". That turns out to be a joke. The company offered to sell me another lamp with a 10% disount!Thirdly- angela@fullspectrumsolutions.com simply states that there is no warrany on this lamp despite the claim on their website it has a 'lifetime warranty'. Now, you got me once when I bought something with a lifetime warranty. Now you want me to pay for another one because the first on fell apart? This company does not deserve to sell things on AMAZON!Please think seriously before buying a product from FullSpectrumSolutions. You will be disappointed!
Wow what a stink router. The victim of terrible electronic engineering. This router has NO range whatsoever. The computer is only 15 feet away from the router. The signal strength constantly jumps around from Low to Good, the signal isnt stable. On top of that, the connection constantly disconnects! Avoid this junk at all costs. Linksys doesn't stand for quaity anymore
No matter what the outside condition of this monitor...production date as indicated on rearof unit was JULY 2003. This fact was never indicated in the description data! Had I beenaware of inconsistent screen issues (contrast varies from dark in center to light atthe outer edges), I would have NEVER made this purchase!
What I Like: Great height. Seems stable. Easy to extend legs.What I Don't Like: Cannot adjust camera to be in portrait orientation. There is no locking mechanism to keep the camera in this position. You can have the camera in landscape orientation and have about 5-10 degrees of rotation in either direction. More than that and the camera falls over BEYOND what would be a portrait orientation. Your only option is to turn the camera as far as it will go and have a very crooked portrait orientation or to use a few twist ties to hold the camera in a level portrait orientation. Also was not thrilled that there are no accompanying instructions or user manual and no carrying case. I am also not convinced it is 2 lbs. Feels closer to five which is not that bad but because it is a bit bulky even folded up, it can be combersome to carry. And lastly, I assumed the bubble level would tell me if my camera was level; instead it tells me if my tripod legs are level, which is independent of the camera positioning adjustments.
This thing kinda worked for the first year that I owned it but I always had to reset it because it would die unexpectedly. I tried the firmware update but the software always died at 34%. I called their tech support and they told me that I shouldn't update the firmware and that it may damage the hardware.No kidding... then the guy tried to make me feel bad that the hardware was failing... Linksys tech support is a bunch of morons... don't buy this product.
If you're a Mac user, this is a great product. It works wonderfully.However, if you're a PC user, there are better products to use. I'll give it to Apple; the design of this product and the very intuitive UI are very strong points. In fact, those were what won me over in the first place. I brought it home, and tried to get it to work for several hours (8-10) without progress. I kept getting errors, and eventually called Apple's tech support, which were VERY professional and helpful. Turns out, though, that the iPod didn't work with my firewire card. So I bought the one they recommended, and still ran into problems. So I brought it back to the store and exchanged it for the Creative Zen, 20 GB USB 2.0 version, and it's way better. The sound has less noise, the battery life is almost DOUBLE the iPod's, and has almost all the features of the iPod (it's also got more space).So, in short, for PC users, the Creative Zens are so much better, if a little more lacking in style.
To write this review I had to remove the keyboard and plug back in my old one. I tried to use this for a day and it was too painful--the spacebar is impossible to press. I've been working on computers for over 20 years and never have experienced anything like this. I'll be returning this ASAP. I gave this keyboard 1 star because I don't have the option of rating 0 stars
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!
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.
This item looks & feels exactly like Targus Digital TG-MP6710 67-Inch Camera/Camcorder Monopod, selling $12 @Amazon, I paid $8 (66.7%) more for a carrying bag & a different brand -:(.
I paid for expedited shipping, but my order took forever! Communication with the company was unacceptable to say the least. At first I received only half of my shipping refund and had to complain to Amazon and BestPriceCenter to get the rest.There is NO way I would ever do business with this company again, and I would like to urge others to do likewise. This is not personal, just bad business practice.
The warrenty is for "blue book" value and takes 6-8 weeks if your claim is considered. Your product msut be registered and claim submitted within 10 days. Follow up is necessary.My computer is unrecoverable after this unit became unplugged from the wall.
It doesn't sound as solid as the stocked earbuds that came with my Zen Vision M 30GB (I did a review of this player).I got it and plug it in, as soon as I did, I can hear static sounds as I push it into my Zen. I had a feeling it wasn't going to sound good. I ordered it a month ago and wonder why it didn't ship until I sent an email to amazon and they explained why and had it in two days. The pouch it comes in says Creative Zen Micro. This is the EP-480 for the Micro. Not the EP-480 for the Zen Vision M (Which would make me think the EP-480 has an upgraded sound board or whatever in it for the ZVM.I'm looking to order another set of headphone because this isn't doing it for me.It sounds 'ok'. It will do for awhile.Update 4/29/07These earbuds don't have much bass. The stocked ones did. I used to be able to listen to my music pretty loud and have it sound great, but with these, It jusy sounds like crap in my ears.The only good thins about this is, it sounds ok when listening very low.
Cable did not work from HP laptop to NEC monitor. I tried another cable I had with me and that one worked. The cable that I ordered, and does not work, connects intermittently and shows a few static lines across the screen.
This is a pretty camera to look at. It is small and compact. The problem that I find with the camera is that it does not like darkness, and the flash most of the time over-powers the subject. I found that you had to really read the book and understand the features of the camera before you could take some what of a nice picture. Only 3 out of 10 pictures that I take would I consider good quality. Other than that, my 1.3 megapixel sony 3.5 floppy camera takes just as good pictures. I don't recommend this camera.
1st time i used it i noticed it was junk, its wobbly at the link, and terrible sound, cant turn my radio to high because i dont want anybody outside hearing how trash it sounds n it keeps dropping reception
This has all the features you would want. Such as text-to-speech, easy to use user interface, POIs, it searches addresses as you enter the characters..reducing the need to have to fully spell out the street. However, the GPS receiver is not a Srf III. I traveled to Boston, the oldest city and it could not find one of the oldest streets in history [Beacon or Beacon Hill]. In the city, it kept loosing the signal and it was somewhat useless as it could not direct you to a location without endless re-calculation due to signal losses. I'm glad I did purchase it in time for my trip. Now, I know how important it is to have a GPS with a more responsive receiver, such as SRF III. Again, feature wise it is awesome. But, if it can't guide you or provide you with somewhat accurate directions, it isn't much good. Even in Georgia, it kept dropping signals. I purchased a GPS for my phone and it hasn't dropped a signal and it is so much precise and accurate.
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
Easily the biggest waste of money I've ever spent and it was $4! The oil covering this product smelled so bad that the office doors had to be opened for fresh air! Not to mention the o-ring didn't even fit the top of the lock. I would never consider telling my worst enemy to buy one of these. Once the smell faded and I actually tried the lock it fell apart. I wish I could get my $4 back. Apparently there are no substitutes for the big names out there. Again, DO NOT BUY THIS LOCK!
I've used canned air before to clean computers, but this canned air is the worst I have ever used. First of all, you have to hold it perfectly vertical or it will blow freezing white liquid all over everything. You can not shake it or it will blow freezing white liquid all over everything.The directions on the can specifically state:"Always hold can upright when using to expel contents as a gas. Do not shake. This product contains a liquefied gas which will expel as a liquid if can is held sideways, upside down, or shaken when using."This is totally useless to clean computers.With other canned air products, I attach the straw and hold the can sideways and spray into the cracks and crevices of the motherboard and other components. But with this canned air, I am required to take the computer apart, hold the motherboard and components directly in front of me and spray. And for God's sake don't be tempted to shake the can while spraying!If you're looking for canned air to clean computers, buy a different product.
This pipe dream does not work.It cuts the optical signal too much, just as you would expect.It will not work for me, drops in and out, not at all useful!You are better off converting the optical signal with a low cost converter that changes optical to coax. Optical maximum distance is about 35 feet from my experience and splitting the signal at either the end of this length or the beginning was a total failure either way.It's as cheap as the price indicates...stay away from this poor idea.
I only got this camera because my old Kodak camera (that I loved) broke, so I got a new one that had a printer doc. Almost every picture came out fuzzy. I would have to take at least 5 to get rid of the red hands (indicating a shaky picture) and even then the quality was terrible. I finally got rid of it and got a Canon PowerShot which takes much better pics, and now when I look at my old pictures I realize how much I wasted with this Kodak, all those times and events I can never recapture on a decent camera.
Absolutely terrible product, static is the word when it comes to the iTrip. I bought the belkin thing as a replacement and the quality is much better. It is only 20 bucks but if you are gonna spend 250 on an iPod you might as well spend another few bucks ono a good transmitter.
I bought this battery to replace the one I had for my Minolta Dimage G500 as it was advertised as such. Unfortunately, the battery even after charging it would not work. Disappointing.
Previous reviews on sound quality are right on target. But it's also true that these speakers don't cost much, so it may be a case of we get what we pay for. I have a few things to add:1. To me, the speakers sound tinny.2. No balance control. Not a problem if you plan to place the speakers symmetrically on either side of your computer, but if your desk space requires a different layout, you'll find this frustrating.3. The big issue -- one of the speaker outputs just didn't work in the set I got.4. Creative's customer service is poor (that is, the industry standard in electronic and computer equipment).
Cheapest product Ive had my hands on in years. Please follow my advice and stop supporting this company who makes an inferior product. You will be very, and i mean very upset when you get your package. If you had the 200 to spend on the 30 gig zen vision m, then spend your money on accessories too, cuz this doesnt make the cut. Like another member mentioned, nothing to secure the zen on top, as soon as i even flinched my arm i thought it was going to come flying out of the case. Also as others mentioned velcro came unglued in about 2 weeks time, and the screen protector gave way before that. Also dont expect to see your zens screen through the plastic protector on this case, i think my girlfriends blue rubbermaid is more see through. BUT the store had great shipping so maybe shop around with them for a better quality case. The 1 star only goes to the shipping.
Beyond lousy. The instructions are incomplete and contradictory. I'll spend a couple C-notes to buy a video capture device that will work.
I purchased this bar code scanner to organize a large DVD colection. Thinking it would input the Title and any other information contained in the bar code, it only recorded the numbers that are beneith the code. That does me no good. I contacted the manufacturer, telling them what I wanted to do, and was told I would need a second party software. When I again asked what type of software they could recomend, they didn't have any suggestions. I can away with the feeling; "You bought it, now deal with it". I didn't even try to call the toll free number after reading other reviews saying thay could not get any answer on the phone.Shipped it back to Amazon, and was refunded the full price without a hitch. I'll keep looking for a scanner that does what I want it to.
I have purchased a D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigabit Wireless Router which is capable of 4 hardwired connections to it as well as wireless connections. The setup was painless and my connections (wired and wireless) are working.HOWEVER the SharePort never has never worked even using the shipped software. I tried using different versions of the software but still I could not get it working. So if you are looking to share a printer or storage device, this is not the router for you.This is no more than a plain vanilla wireless router with 4 wired ports. I am very disappointed with it and would advise looking elsewhere if you want to hang a printer or a storage device off your router.
OOPs. Don't make same mistake. I thought this was for 40 jewel cases. Must have ordered late at night. You will only get ONE CD-R in a jewel case. You can buy a lot more in the store for the same amount of money.
Got the item on time. Plugged it in, worked fine until I stopped the car. Started the car again, and then I was getting a very loud screeching noise. Tried it in another car with a different media (IPHONE instead of Blackberry), same problem. Now, no more noise, but it does'nt work anymore. To much of a hassle to send it back, since I'm across the border in Canada.My loss I guess!
Let's start with the good features of this product. The screen is the largest available at this time. And it is very thin. Now for all the poor features of this player. First the screen is hard to see in daylight even when at it's brightest setting. Second the battery only lasts about 1 1/2 hours. Not enough time for even one movie. The battery also needs to be charged immediately prior to use. After a couple of days it depletes it's charge. Replacement batteries are about $150! Samsung promises a high capacity battery soon but not at this time. An auto adapter is only available from an after-market company.The sound is so low that I am forced to purchase a device to play it through my auto's radio speakers. It does work well with the headphones and there are two jacks available. But while traveling in a car you can not hear the sound coming from the speakers.The memory stick reader is a nice feature, but if want to view pictures over two megapixels it takes an eternity to load them.My advice is to spend your hard-earned money on a different product!
I own this camera and another cheaper canon digital camera. They both have the same issue. In the battery compartment a piece of plastic that actually assists in holding down the battery compartment door chipped off. It has chipped off on both cameras and same exact piece. It is a piece of plastic that is not level it protrudes out a bit and helps secure the battery compartment. So once this has broken off, you have to hold the door down while taking a photo or tape it in place. This should not be happening for the amount of money spent on this camera.
Plugged the unit into my IPod Touch prior to trans pacific trip. IPod battery was drained and Tune Juice never functioned. Changed batteries with the same results. Glad I didn't pay any more for it as it is useless.
The CD did not fit in the case properly and could not be zipped up.
Does not work. Installed it on top of roof. No better than dipole antenna. The amplifier had very little affect.
I bought this is Swpt. (4 monnths ago) and battery does nt hold charge very desappointing purchase. Wouldn.t buy abain. Plese excuse spellings 3 yr. old helping my write this and having trouble withe dlete key on computer.Hwlds car bumps OK but battery wothless cannot charge anymore anfter 4 months.
I (like many others I found out)made the mistake of buying a Koss CDR200. I did not use the unit much initially. When I started to use it the CDRW disc locked up in the B drive. I called Koss (a faceless company - must be a pure importer) and they said unplug the unit and plug it back in. It worked - that time. The second time it happened unplug-plug did not work. I called Koss and they said &quot;sorry, unit discontinued, no replacement&quot;. Call this screw the customer. No place to repair it. No service information. No replacement unit available. I don't know how they get away with this as I thought all electronic products sold in the US were supposed to have some kind of parts and service availability for a certain number of years by law. I will never buy another Koss product and I will disparage their name anytime it comes up. Any outfit that can't even suggest where their product can be repaired (and this is only to release a disc from the tray)ought to be put out of business.
I order by mistake this Barska binoculars,I didnt try yet comes with a pair of batteries whats for covers they are imposible to hold in place. Tell me batteries are for.......... And the range finder take to much time doing calculationsThe vision is good, I give 2 1/2 stars due to the confuse instruccion and I have to keep against my interest because is to expensive to return to USA from the Dominican Republic,probably more value than the binoculars.
I don't have a lot of good words so far for the Hewett- Packerd company, as I have been trying to get my C200 to work with Windows-2000 and they seem to be giving me the run around. My computer won't take my pictures from the camera. They sent me an e-mail, telling me to uninstall my software and reinstall it, which I did, and now it says it can't find the camera! Otherwise, I love the camera, as it is easy to use and takes wonderful pictures, also is compact therefore easy to carry around!
This is by far the worst business product I have ever purchased. It provides static-full conversations and an undesired humming that makes you run for the handset.
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!
I purchased this charger because I needed a backup for my work laptop. There were several options, but this was the cheapest one. I figured that a power cord is a power cord... I plugged it in, but it wouldn't charge, so I had to return it. I may have just received a defective cord, but I opted to buy one directly from Lenovo instead.
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.
Good optics, good construction, but one major design flaw which makes this finder scope useless if you have an equatorial mount: It is impossible to rotate the right-angle eyepiece assembly about the axis of the finder scope. This is not a problem if your telescope has an alt-az mount, but if you have an equatorial mount, then, regardless of the initial orientation, the finder eyepiece will be pointing toward the ground for about 1/2 the sky. I complained about this to Orion tech support and they promptly and politely replied that this is indeed a problem. My rating of 2 stars is an average of 4 stars (for the alt-az owners) and zero stars (for the equatorial owners).
I bought THREE of these things over the last two years ... at least two of them from Amazon. (The actual model number was different -- XVC20U in black -- but it's basically the same combo deck they've been selling for several years now. Now they've added progressive scan and DVD burner, other than that it looks like the exact same thing that I bought.)They worked fine at first, but after a while, DVDs started freezing up on them. Oddly, I have absolutely NO trouble playing music CDs in the very same drives.DVD freezing has has happened on all of them, but it is worse on the unit I have used most. It seems to do it less when the machine or the DVD has cooled down. It gets worse over time. Lens cleaning with a disc-brusher, lens cleaning via taking off the case for direct contact cleaning, and air-pressured dusting -- all do no good.Anyway, thanks to JVC I have several hundred dollars worth of DVD players that don't play DVDs ... other reviews (under various model numbers) suggest there's not a chance JVC will make good on them.I have had, in the past, good luck with JVC TVs and car stereo units, and I try to stay loyal to brands, suppliers and what not. But I seriously doubt I will be making any other JVC purchases due to these things. I suppose JVC doesn't place much value on their brand or image or they wouldn't have dumped this stuff into the marketplace.It seems to be getting harder and harder to find companies that bother to make products that are actually worth what you pay for them. I suppose companies that rip-off customers and laugh their way to the bank must be part of the "new economy" I keep hearing about.
key problems occured in 1 month. (especially ctrl, windows key, alt key, and lots of regular keys) now its totaly gone. same problem with two of my friends , gone in 2~ months.if you`re looking for a good wireless keyboard for your htPc, try Logitech DiNovo Edge /
I got this product replaced and it did not work the second time around either. They were very quick o reply and replace the part the first time around. The second time around I have no response at all. I have sent 3 reminders already over the last 2 weeks asking for help.I get a blue BIOS screen with an error sayingSTOP: 0x0000008E (0xC0000005, 0x8054B0B4, OxBA198844, 0x00000000)At other times I get an error message saying memory cannot be "written" and later memory cannot be readI have spent a lot of money on shipping, I live overseas and I have spent enough on shipping costs already. I really need to get this thing to work but I am getting no help. The seller does not pick up the phonesAre you sure that this is the correct part?
There were multiple product pictures under this part. I wanted and thought I was getting the case that held both USB Drives and SD Drives. I was disappointed to find that not only did I get the wrong case but could not find the other multiple drive case shown.
Bought this due to positive feedback regarding playback ability. Made a mistake.Play back on this machine is extremely poor, have old JVC machines in garage and shop that use for play back and give excellent pictures with same tapes.Will send back and replace with JVC
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
I needed this to connect my DVD player to an old TV in the garage. The hookup was pretty logical, but I followed the directions anyway. After starting to play a DVD it worked great for about 5-10 minutes. Then the signal started getting lost and finally quit altogether. The "Signal" indicator would not light up as it should when receiving an input. I tried different combinations (75/300 ohm; channel 3/channel 4, etc). At first, I suspected that the DVD player was at fault. So I brought it into the house and hooked it up to a different TV using the same cables as in the garage. It worked fine. I am returning this unit for a refund (the only option) and will order a different brand.After reading the previous reviews, I would not go so far as to not recommend this product. I may have just been unlucky enough to receive one of the few defective ones.
I've had the blue and yellow version of these things for several years and was annoyed with them the entire time. Because I didn't use them very often, however (maybe because they were so annoying ... chicken and egg), I put off searching for a replacement.My chief complaint is that they were really uncomfortable for me. The foam did not provide a secure fit, and I always felt like they were on the verge of falling out (which they often did). If they did manage to stay, in they made my ears sore and the sound volume was very poor (probably due to the bad fit).There are definitely better products out there in the under $20 range (like the Panasonic HJE300's I ultimately bought to replace the PLUGs). I suggest shopping around.
Got the headset follow instruction to install the software, it was good and clear but only one use than it is dead. I really like it since the sound was very clear, but now it does not work and I have to return for refund. The quality should be much better then this, it was pretty dispointed.
Even though the description says "Mac OS 8.6 or higher", they still do not have drivers for any of the Mac OS X (10) variants (the "cats", e.g. Lion, Snow Leopard, Leopard, Tiger, Panther, etc.). I'd like to point out that the first version of OS X came out in March of 2001, which was over 11 years ago! So, I give 1 star for poor driver support, which is to say that this device is worthless for anyone running Mac OS from the last decade.
After reading a number of the reviews here, I figured I would try these speakers in effort to get a decent bang for my buck. I was disappointed with the sound quality. Unless you use speakers for little more than your computers system sounds or listening to music very quietly, I would get something else. The biggest detraction is that without the sub-woofer connected, the desktop speakers sound like poop. Tin poop. The sound is noticeably better with the sub-woofer but the system as a whole never generated quality sound. And what happens in the event that the sub-woofer stops working after the warranty expires. I'd be stuck with tin poop. I can't bring myself to listen to music, or watch films with these speakers. I am returning them and planning to cough up a few more dollars for better sound.
This is the worst card in the market. Tried netgear , linksys and USR2410 cards. It is far inferior in signal range. This website drivers are useless on XP. The support is horrific. 9am to 5 pm and no weekends and has you on hold for over an hour and no toll free number. Barely useful support.I thought the card was cheap for $$ bucks. But it is ... for a reason. The range is 300 ft outdoors for this card Vs 1650 ft for linksys/netgear.I just returned my card and getting myself a linksys.Not worth the hassle of even trying.
When I use this headset, the party on the other end cannot hear me clearly. I should really return it since I haven't used it since my first test of it.
I purchased this to solve the problem of too many electronics, not enough power ports in the car. Although it is very flimsy, my bigger problem is that it didn't work. I plugged my phone in, and then drove for an hour. When I unplugged it, my phone had less battery left then when I started. The strange thing is my phone's charging light came on so I wasn't aware there was a problem until I got to my destination.Buyer beware!!
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.
The software is absolutely the worst on the unit as well as the computer.Wait for at least the third generation for this.Back it goes within half a day of its purchase.Save your time and money. Microsoft really screwed up on this one.It's unreal how badly it functions.
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.
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?
The control wheel and controls on this thing are horrid, screen resolution is equally as bad. If you have even 3gb of music on it it's sluggish and doesen't respond at all. Complete junk player.
The docking caused my ipod to freeze up multiple times and always caused glitches in the music. I started using it with the cable to plug it into the speakers and not dock it, and the music sounded like it was in a bubble. The unit kept turning itself off every five minutes. Returned it after 3 days of constant baby sitting just to get it to work instead of being able to enjoy my music.
I have written several times to get a refund on this product I bought in February and have had nothing but problems with, but for some reason you do not want to exchange or refund my money.I would like to know why? I have filled out the return form and waited, no feedback. I wrote again filled out the request form again, waited, no feedback, so I contacted customer service at Amazon. Do not buy from this seller!
Yeah, I agree with the other 1 Stars here. I've never had a problem with any other Linksys product, but this is a piece of crap. It doesn't support WPA, can barely find my network when I turn encryption off, and generally is awful.Oh well, it's heading back to CompUSA.
Total Jucking Funk. I've suffered through this player for almost a year; it's getting noticeably worse as the time drags on.Brand new discs without visible flaws won't play without lock-ups; I'm sick of this player and can hardly wait to get a different one.My biggest concern is getting one that's actually BETTER. I'm scared they're all this bad.Yamaha--like Sony--USED to be a good brand name that deserved some respect. Both companies now seem to churn out Communist Chinese GARBAGE that barely functions.
I have bought all of my recently purchased digital camera stuff here. So far, everything works great. I would like to buy a card reader, but the reviews are scary -- especially the cards getting damaged by the reader. I wrote to SanDisk about this problem, but have heard nothing back. I hope more purchasers will write additional reviews to let us know about the card damage problem
The brush is good, but (very big but) the felt tip on the smudge eliminator side fell off on the first use. The glue used to adhere it to the rest of the pen was wonky. Possibly just a manufacturing problem.
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!
The other Kensington 10-Key I owned worked great, this model is always in sleep mode. It works great, but I have to remember to wake it up everytime I want to use it, and I use it every 3 minutes or less, I'm an accountant.However I do recommend the Kensington 19-Key External Pocket Keypad and Calculator (33059)Kensington 19-Key External Pocket Keypad and Calculator (33059)it works great!
This is a total ripoff. I just checked [..] which is a very reputable dealer and 64GB usb drives are about $150.00 so don't be ripped off by this company. Go to another dealer and get the same space for an acceptable price. I feel that amazon.com should be contacted about this major price gouging.
Camera broke five months after purchase. Warranty lasted for three months.
Read the reviews on any item you purchase. This camera was great in the beginning. It is high priced for the length of time you will be able to use before needing repairs. The camera's touch screen is non responsive, the camera is no good without it, as many have stated before me. So disappointed in Sony and the quality of this product. Lessoned learned. No more Sony cameras. If you pay for a less expensive camera it would probably work longer. $1,000.00 for 3 years is not worth it. Sony should make a better product if they are charging so much, they just lost this customer and my respect for the company.
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.
the card works just fine, however...picture says 30mbpsactual is 15mbpsthis is a deceptive practice that is all to common now.in my opinion, that says it all.
Router technology is more than a decade old, this absolutely is old hat for most companies. Yet each time I've complained that the RT314 is simply randomly failing (i.e. all lights are on and functioning, but apparently nobody is home and my permanent high-speed Internet connection is unavailable) they have suggested another upgrade patch.Well, 3.25 was the last one, and I still don't have reliable service. The worst bit is the inconsistency. Sometimes it's one computer that doesn't have Internet, sometimes the other, sometimes both. Sometimes rebooting the router helps, sometimes reprogramming helps, sometimes nothing helps but the passage of time.It is amazingly frustrating to have no fixes to keep the router working more than a day at a time. To date, Netgear has not fixed the problem, while acknowledging each failure with another update that should &quot;make it more reliable.&quot;After a year of this, I simply had to write and share such foibles and poor equipment and software results.
Our studio has around 6 of these drives (various capacities). The "Pro Audio" designation must be a joke; you can hear their fans whining and rattling from several rooms away. I opened up a couple and found near-silent Samsung hard drives in them, wasted by poor quality fans in the enclosures.We use these drives to make backup copies of finished sessions to sit on the shelf. They are too noisy for daily use.
ordered 2 - 1 had a very short life and the other registered as empty when installed. since I had stocked up I was soutside of the return policy and stuck with an empty cartridge at my cost. No contact info for OCproducts
I have an HP all-in-one printer at home and another at the office. I have been pleased until now, but recently I installed a brand new, sealed HP 56 black cartridge at the office and it registered empty and didn't print, even though it was well before its expiration date. Another new cartridge worked fine. Yesterday, the same thing happened at home with still another cartridge. There is no recourse to these defective cartridges, no way to prove that you didn't simply use them up. There is no other product I can think of to compare to this rip-off! Even though I am satisfied with my printers, one more strike and they go to the curb.
This product did NOT work in 4 different new media workstations (one of the pre-packaged gateways that are supposed to be able to handle all common portable media), my moto-q, my gateway laptop, or my friend phone...Seems ALOT of people have had the same problem. I'm trying to return it for either a replacement, or swap it for 2- 2gb normal mini-sd cards.
I Was Absouletly Dissapointed With this Product. It Broke Down After 2-Week's And After Seeking Online Assistance From Western Digital (who promised response in 24-hrs) the responded a week after to say. Because I Did'nt Bombard Them With E-mail's, It Appears (to them) That The Problem Was Solved!I Eventually Bought An Empty Housing And Put The Drive (Internal) From The Western Digital Essential Edition 250 GB Hard Drive And I Now Use It.I'm Told By A Local Distributer That It's A Regular Complaint.
Hard to read. you have to get down on your knees to see it, if it would work. Look around for better one
I have purchased a few items from Advent a set of wireless speakers and wireless headphones I was pleased with both of them.I can't say that for my recent purchase the AW720 The quality is not up to the standards I would expect from Advent.The ear pieces are skimpy and the head band hurts when worn (much to small. Idon't know if there is a larger set availible I didn' see any thing on line.\I am sure I will have to replace the AW720 soon.Gus DettoreP.S. I hope this review gets to Advent as well!!!!
Microsoft Lifechat LX3000 has a USB plug in and will not work with the Microsoft Lifecam VX3000 if your speaker jack on your computer requires the green round plug in. The head phones are ok just to listen to your games. But if you want to use it with a webcam forget it. I have a newer computer with Vista so you would think it would work with the webcam
This is a good product for the money! But beware, it is rated at 5 amps, most usb including your computer is rated at 1A. So do not charge your phone unless it is an emergency, cause over time it will kill your battery.
Like most of the recent reviews I loved this tv from 2006-2010. It was great and had an amazing picture and sound quality. Then the many mechanical parts started failing. I replaced the bulb once. No big deal, but it still cost $120 to replace the bulb. Since the end of 2010 the DLP only would work on the HDMI setting. My analog channels and other inputs (much like other people said) have green lines going through the screen. Good bye playing Nintendo Wii after this happened. Then, about 6 months ago, my HDMI input stopped working and the lamp light would stay on with no picture and then shut off by itself. I did a lot of research into the causes of the problems. Basically it seems like the analog and digital boards need to be replaced. Those cost $500 at least to get both of them new or re-worked. I obviously wasn't going to do that when I can go buy a LCD (never again buying a Samsung DLP) for that much practically. I read a lot of forum's and people said to take out the PCB and apply pressure on the DNIE chip on the digital board. I've been doing that for the past 4 months and it helps for a few days and then fails again. I then decided to rig something to apply permanent pressure to the chip in the casing because someone suggested that. That didn't help. I then thought perhaps I just needed a re-flow of the solder on the digital board to at least get my HDMI working again. Using a microscope and soldering iron I re-flowed the board. I did this 4 days ago and expected the worst when I plugged it in. However, my TV came back to life and it worked solid for 4 days until this morning. It's back to the same problem of shutting off by itself and now I can't get the picture back. I've tried everything I can without pumping money into having the problem looked at. Now the question is, do I store this somewhere in case there's a lawsuit against Samsung? I really thought this TV since it was so expensive six years ago would last me 15 years minimum with the only addition being adding a new lamp when it burned out. There are way too many mechanical parts that can fail. I know people with the same TV who have had to replace color wheel's, etc... LCD here I come.
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.
The unit appears to be made well and offers good features. The price is excellent for a corded/cordless phone with an answering machine. However, the sound quality is lacking.There is noticeable background noise on the corded handset when the volume is above level two (out of four). Moving the phone to another jack where another corded phone was previously plugged in (without background noise) did not help. I bought this phone because I did not want the background noise of a cordless phone on my main phone. The noise is not awful, just annoying and surprising for a corded phone.The cordless phone sounds fuzzy both at the phone and to the person on the other end as well. Switching channels did not help. The phone was much clearer when within 5 feet of the base set, but obviously, that defeats the purpose of having a corded phone.Although there are few alternatives in this type of phone available, I would pass on this one and keep looking.
As of Feb 18, 2008 this product is not described accurately. It is for connecting an older computer to a newer Apple/DVI monitor. The description states exactly the opposite of what I need to connect my brand new MacBook to my older Apple Cinema Display.
I really wanted to like these headphones. They're distinctively dorky, cheap(ish), and sound awesome. Unfortunately, they also hurt my ears... a lot! I kept them for two weeks in hopes that I would be able to "break them in," but it's no use. They're going back to Amazon tomorrow.
I took it with me to China during a trip to pick up my adopted daughter. I used it in the hotel room to charge digital camera and cell phone batteries. It worked for the first hour or so, then a burning smell came out of this unit and it became very hot. I had to unplug it worrying that it might cause a fire. I did check if the switch was in the correct setting. I used 50W setting (low). Others who used it in China seemed to have no problem. Maybe mine was defective. By the way, most 4 stars or 5 stars hotels in China have 110V outlet for international travelers. If they don't have 110V outlet, they have a small converter that you can borrow for free.
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.
Purchased three of these to use with ipod's. Gave two as gifts. Did not work with ipod touch, ipod nano 3rd & 4th generation. You need to take this item off your system!!! I sent an email to the company expressing my dissatisfaction and received NO reply.
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.
This is a great idea in theory, but the product simply did not work correctly. Repeatedly raised and lowered my voice and spoke fron different distances but mostly to no avail. It was correct less than half of the time and we found ourselves wasting so much time trying to get it to recognize some simple things, such as steak, ham, cheese. What it would record when we said these things were sometimes hilarious (douche???). Maybe in a couple of years we'll try again. Or think of a way to use it as a party game.
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.
When I ordered this the description said it was compatible with the DSC-H50. It does not come close, and now when I went back the description had changed.
these speakers have a great sound, but my experience is they don't last in the weather, I had to replace both speakers over a period of 2 years
everything worked fine and was according to expectation except for the mouse wheel.without fail it takes 2-3 clicks before the page starts scrolling and when it finally moves it goes several clicks at a time then pauses, then moves again. also if i change direction on the wheel, the page scrolls 1 click in the direction it was PREVIOUSLY moving then scrolls in the diretion you want it to go.VERY VERY ANNOYING when i think about how i paid how much money for this and i have a perfectly good mouse sitting in my closet. i may have to recommend people to wait for them get the kinks out before picking this up.
I have had this player for a few weeks and sometimes it works fine and other times it will freeze for no reason in the middle of playback. I plan to return it for a different brand because this is unacceptable for the amount of money it costs. Also, the user interface for MP3 playback is very primitive as compared to most other MP3 compatible DVD players.
Less than 1 megapixel, you can't fit it in your pocket and no slot for a memory card. The pictures aren't that clear and has a very cheap feel to the outer casing of the camera. I'd recommend with the better technology these days to save up and invest in at least 3 megaxpixel and higher. You will not only get better technology, but the newer cameras are better looking and don't have the cheap feel to it, and more than likely it will fit into your pocket and feel better in your hands for sure. Please don't even think about buying the Polaroid Funflash 640. Stay away from it.
This printer ran well for the first year or so then went steadily down hill. I can't tell you how many reams of paper I've wasted because the feeder can never even up the pages properly.
Although this is as of this moment listed as in stock, I discovered after placing an order yesterday that they are in fact back-ordered. The estimated shipping date is December 22. So if you need one sooner, don't waste your time here!
This is more of a fulfillment comment than a product comment, but I ordered Antec 7 but received Antec 5. I had researched thee products and knew the " Antec 5" was not as well-rated as the "Antec 7." It wasn't worth the hassle to return it... and so I bought an equivalent product, Artic Silver 5, elsewhere.
Do not buy it I repeat do not buy it if you want to run graphic intense video games. I did and have to reboot my computer several time if runnung halflife or Quake or for that matter any game especially if using high res.If you buy it might regret it later.
Ordered the product and about a week later (around when I was expecting delivery) was told it didn't exist. Got a refund.
I bought this system for the compact form factor and good sound. At home, the sound is adequate but not great. The size is good. And for the first 5 months, the performance was okay. I read many reviews about problems with this system crashing and counted myself lucky that I didn't get one of those 'lemons.'Well, think again. In the last 4 weeks, the system has begun to crash repeatedly. Many times, I can't get eject my DVD without restarting >10 times. Many times, I hear the DVD spinning even when the system is supposed to be off. Some people say they can't play 1/5 DVDs. Well, it's more like 80% of my DVDs! I put them in my other system and they play flawlessly. This system has ruined my perception of Bose - poor quality with horrible support (they refuse to fix this fatal problem). I will never buy from them again - and I would never recommend this system to anyone. Believe the bad reviews - don't waste your money.
The idea of a huge box to fill your disks in is very appealing particularly for the price. But three problems. I have trouble zipping up the wallet. Also, the disks seem to keep falling out. Finally, the biggest issue is that this wallet as many others requires you to PUSH OUT the plastic for each and every disk slot. And some of the plastic remains until you keep pulling. My gosh why can't you just provide the pouches with no plastic-removal piece for those of us who have better things to do than spend time tearing out plastic on perforations which sometimes cause you to &#34;over tear&#34; the cut out.
This hub is worst thing I ever bought on Amazon.com .It cannot provide enough power for all 4 ports, my IPod(with HDD) started to make weird noises thru my speakers(i can hear every move of HDD now).to handle more than 2 devices you would need to buy optional power adapter(not available in RadioShack or in any other RETAIL store)You can buy online from IOGEAR's partner for $17.95(hub costs $9.95!!)So you better avoid buying that, better get some other brand hub like Kensington...or smthn like that.
A great unit as far as the amp is concerned but trying to use this for recording is worthless. I bought this specifically to use with a G4 Mac, rather than the line-in, and it was a mistake. I get better sound with a simple patch cord and the MIC input on the computer. I have tried it on 4 different computers with 4 software packages and all had the same results. The audio via the Powerwave is clipped and distorted no matter what I do.
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..
1. Too big,2. After 2 weeks of using the Police stopped me and I need to pay ticket (no warning from Radar Detector) - I think that is enough reason for not buying this product.3. Many false alarms.4. When I use this product I do not have any real alarm - but in this time I noticed many Police controls on the road.I hope it would work better in the future.
I bought a less-expensive alternative from [...] for [...] (shipping included). Arrived in less than a week fro Hong Kong. Fits perfectly.
Even if you are not an audiophile person you will certainly regret buying these headphones because despite a fully turned on treble and bass reducer the sound is muddy and much too bass dominating. The cables are very noisy when you move (e.g. in the gym). I guess there is no alternative to spending $60+ for acceptable noise canceling headphones.
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 bought this product when i had win ME, now that i've upgaded to XP, this card does not work proporly.... and just try to find a update driver lol..... so if your using xp forget this product....
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?
This hub lasted me about 8 months before the heat it produced ended up frying the circuitry inside.
When my iPod is operating on the iH6, I can hear radio reception in the background, although the radio function is obviously not on at the same time. The same thing happens when I move the machine to other places in my house. I sent one back; iHome sent me another, but I have the same problem. I have not yet seen any reviewer's mentioning the same issue. My iPod works perfectly in all other settings, so I cannot imagine that the problem is the iPod. I have now sent the second product back to iHome. FM radio reception was also not good, but I think that's the location of my house, not the radio itself. I'm disappointed, because I cannot seem to find a clock radio with iPod that buyers universally like.
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.
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.
[Pay money] to be able to send new photos to the frame? Pay Polaroid to assume my rights to the content of my photo album? Please!
The software for this Zune took me literally a week to install, after several calls to both the Dune technical support and Dell technical support. On the positive side, the Dune technical support was helpful and I wasn't placed on hold for 20 minutes. I still have to figure how to put videos on it.S.S.
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.
Cables To Go 27140 Cat6 550 MHz Snagless Patch Cable, Blue (1 Foot/3 foot)The tips stick in the ethernet port and the compression lever breaks when you press down on it to releasePoorly engineered- not precise enough with the tolerancesNew - Cables To Go Cat6 Patch Cable - J64309
I bought this for my daughters birthday a few days ago. I was a great deal at $149.00 however only the Zune software works with it and it is horrible.It can not be recognized by your pc so that you can just drag and drop.Also Windows Media Player does not recognize it either. I thought this was a Microsoft device.Also every time you log it on it tries to sync everything. Sure you can turn that feature off but when you go to the sync screen to put on just the music you want and starts to sync your whole library again anyway.I am going to return this just because of the software. What a shame.Oh and when you do figure how delete all the stuff that it puts on that do not want, good luck actually getting off.I feel Microsoft purposely made it this way so you are steered to their site with their catalog that will try to download to your pc every time.I do not want their catalog on my pc. It takes forever to download, it must be huge.So if you like to be steered around like cattle, buy it!
I just got the dreaded H03 error, and I see I am not alone. Seems like Panasonic planted a time bomb so we would have to buy a new one after a period of time. This should be a recall, not a warranty issue (short warranty by the way). Sleazy, my last panasonic purchase.Otherwise, this was a good player, a little small by today's standards.
Based on reviews of the great sound quality, I foolishly ordered two pair. Such a low price, why not? THIS is why not -- if all you want to hear is bass, these might be ok. But they have very little range. The sound was tinny and I regret the purchase. Unfortunately shipping to return them will cost almost as much as the items, so in the junk drawer they go in case all my other headphones should break. Lesson learned once again -- you really do get what you pay for!
Do not buy this product. Do not buy any Sylvania products. The DVD player will break several times before and after the one year warranty has expired. My family purchased a Sylvania TV/DVD combo and have had nothing but trouble with it. The TV is fine, but the DVD player breaks every 5-6 months. We have only had it a year and a month and already it has been in the shop twice. Labor is not covered by the way. Do not waste your money!
This item, sold as an outdoor device, can't be left outdoors if temperadture falls to 41 degrees or lower because, as the manual explains, it will not work below that tempoerature. Itis not water tight, either. Perhaps okay for a covered porch in the tropics but not useless in N. America.Why is it being sold for outdoor use?I have returned this item.Actually, I give it no stars.
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.
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.
I love the idea and using it in the water with it strapped to my wrist while surfing wasn't bad. but the camera case broke once and then i got it replaced and then it leaked water in. the pictures didn't turn out the the video did. bummer because i was really excited about the product! still waiting for my refund.
The features are good. This is my first PDA. I got it as a gift in late February and it died within 1 week unexpectantly. I tried recharging the battery and soft and hard restarts to no avail. Customer support is poor and appears to be from the Phillipines with great difficulty hearing and understanding the techs. Very short warantee period (90 days). This must mean they don't trust the reliability of their own products.
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.
Speakers look nice but if you push any bass they distort. I installed them in my project boat up front in the factory speaker location. Worked ok....fast forward a year and a new headunit and you can barely hear the speakers...not sure if it's a connection issue but i doubt it. Boat was in storage for a year so wasn't in the water yet....i'm going to get a better pair next year.
This case was offered as a super deal to go with the Sony CD walkman I purchased. The player does not fit in the case. Thus the case is useless and I am out the money for it. I have been thinking of returning it, but haven't gotten around to it.
I have yet to see much difference in the signal boost that this unit purports to give. I bought this on the positive reviews of others and a hope that I could improve a poor Comcast signal - wrong on both accounts.
Beware of customer service support. My unit was defective out of box. It seems flash card not readable. Manufacture customer support facilitated return. However, unit came back 2 weeks later with same problem.
Removed from box and connected to my Samsung HDTV using an HDMI input. I noticed during the setup that the picture was flashing intermittently. After updating the firmware, I tried playing a DVD. Picture quality was poor (not sharp and somewhat jittery). The intermittent flashes continued during DVD playback.I reconnected my old DVD HDTV 1080i player and tested with the same DVD and everything was fine. I'm writing this review and sending this Samsung DVD player back to Amazon.
This is the worst product I have purchased ...ever. It worked sporadically and, when it finally quit not long after purchase, the manufacturer wanted nothing to do with helping us. We threw it out and will never purchase a COBY product again. Don't be fooled by the low price. You won't get what you paid for.
Ok.... I bought one of these as a refurb thinking that it was a great bargain... hey 5GB for less than $100 what a deal. Once you get the hang of loading and working with the Windows Media Player its not a big deal to load. Unfortunately after it begins locking up and not recognizing songs (which requires a drive reformat and reinstallation of the songs) you get really good at it. Had it for about 4 months before it stopped even recognizing the HD and no longer worked at all. I thought maybe the reason was that I had bought a refurb so a new one had to be better... right?So I stupidly bought a brand new one.. again less than $100. This one has now begun the lock up and reload problem within 2 months of reciept and I just recently got the "not recognizing the HD" message. I am in hopes of getting it to work but for right now its just an expensive paperweight. I am 0/2 with these players so I don't believe that they are worth the shipping it takes to send them back. Beware of this product!
These are the worst fiting clip-ons I have ever owned. As you know if the phones don't fit then the sound will be horrible. The clip on part is made of a soft flexible material. So it is comfortable. But because it is so flexible the phones do not get pressed into your ear, the phones themselves are very far from my ear. This result in low volume (at full blast even) and zero bass. Sure if I held the phones and continue to press them into my ear they sound decent, but whats the point in that?
This didn't work for me at all. Sometimes it will depend on your particular setup, so your mileage may vary. I figured for the price I may as well try it. My TV and computer just laughed at me. I don't doubt it works fine for some people - there's just so much variation between setups!
As I wrote in another review of these disks, on my NEC DVD burner that is rated to do CD-RW at 24X, these disks are abyssmal. Even when I was sure to use a brand new one and not exceed 16X, the disks are good for one burn and any subsequent burns are questionable, at best. I have given up on these. They are expensive one-time use disks and certainly the most useless media I've used since I started disk burning back in 1999.Their quality would not be acceptable even if they were cheap (and they are expensive). They are honestly not worth bothering with if free because they are frustrating. I have some old Memorex 4x disks I've been using for a while and they have given no problem, but these are junky junk and among the worst products I've used in my entire consumer life, including crossing the boundaries into cars, mp3 players, etc. They simply do not work and the money is thrown in the garbage to equal benefit.
Moved up from a Palm pilot profesional to the E-105. The product was very solid, the color excellent. The size was a little large but given the features a good tradeoff. I needed to sync the E-100 with two different PCs (Windows98 &amp; WindowsNT). The sync with NT worked flawlessly but I was never able to sync (using Active Sync 3.0) on my Compact Presario (Windows98/Outlook2000). Customer service was never able to resolve the problem as to why it would not sync on Windows98/Outlook2000. Without the sync ability the usefullness of the product was eliminated and I had to go back to the Palm. Seems to be a good product with older software/systems (WindowsNT 4.0/Outlook98) but seems to lack compatibility with Windows98/Office2000 products. Most likely a WindowsCE problem, not a E-100 problem but the two are a package deal.
The device works. It helps pad the load and keeps the strap from slipping off my shoulder. However, it's awkward to attach, it's unattractive, and it's bulky. I later purchased a Air Cell Lined Velcro Shoulder Strap Pad, and it works great, is lighter, less bulky, and more attractive.
I reviewed this some years ago and, remarkably, cannot locate my quaint piece, so I'll reiterate. This book is absolute trash. The author is long on telling us how awesome he is but short on any useful information. The text is addressed to a juvenile audience that oohs and aahs at those silly movies where robot arms fight one another and messages like "I wil crush u like the w0rm u r" are sent back and forth. The author's grasp of computer science, in general, is as weak as it gets: he refers to the if statement (or if block, if you prefer) as the "if command." I calculated--using a small sample--that he commits approximately six fundamental terminological errors per page. At one point, he reviews a trivial shell script (perhaps ten lines) and comments--from the mountaintop, mind you--that the coding "isn't bad," as if the code were even worth reviewing. He is a complete and utter b*llshit artist who should be boiled in oil, tarred, feathered, and sent to the Fire Nation's charming Boiling Rock prison.
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.
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.
This product worked fine with Windows XP Pro and Vista Enterprise (32 bits) only after the Jabra driver was installed. I bought this dongle for a lot of money ($50) last year so that I could make full use of the Jabra headset.Now I have a Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits OS and there seems to be no driver for this! I really distrust all those external driver sites, if there is one thing I don't want is to install a kernel level driver from an untrusted source.In their site they have a "Windows Vista Update" but they don't mention if you have to install the regular (old) version plus the update or just the update. They also fail to mention if that works with Windows 7, even so, would it work with a 64 bit version or just the 2 bit?I would say, if you have Windows 7 better look for something else unless you want to wait until hell freezes over.
This router was a problem from the word go. Right off the bat I needed to call tech support because I kept getting errors while trying to set it up, being told I need to reset the router. So I call Tech Support after an hour trying to find some sort of helpful info on D-Link's website with no luck, then end up with the most incompetent person in the world. It took over a half hour for this person to take my info constantly having to repeat myself on almost every other word. After that headache I ended up having to get put on hold for 10 min because I needed to get a supervisor to help me seeing after I told my Tech "Specialist" 3 times that I keep getting an error message and am unable to connect my computer to the router, she Insisted that she ask if I am able to connect my computer to the router all 3 times. Oh and just to get them to understand that I did not want to talk to them anymore was another project of its own. So finally I get someone that can help me connect and now my desktop is connected. I then go to connect my laptop and have nothing but issues that was another 2 hour project. So finally I get everything working now it is time to set up my HomeGroup both comps using windows7 already had then set up on previous router should be piece of cake yet its nothing but problems. I would get my code put it into the other comp they would see each other for about 2-5 min then I would get an error that the other comp is not on or connected. Never had this problem with 2 previous routers contacted tech support and had another incompetent person and gave up now returning the router. Also my network printer alwasy ends up going offline and it wont let me print I have to delete reinstal it just about every other time I print. Also the range on this router is crap I use to be able to go and mow my lawn while walking around w/ my droid connected wirelessly streaming music from Pandora with no problems now with this router I can not make it half as far as the 5 year old D-Link I had previously before the music cuts out to buffer. One last thing the USB port on this thing for adding a external drive to be uses some stupid software that doesn't allow me to access it on 2 comps at the same time which makes no sense to me if I can access my laptop and desktop's hard drive at the same time on one comp why is this any different. I highly recommend to steer clear of this router.
I have returned this drive to amazon as defective. It would not recognize dvd-ram disks as being in the drive even though I was using brand new name brand disks. I tried it in 2 windows 98 computers and a windows 2000 computer with the same results on each. When I contacted Pacific Digitals technical support the answer I received was try a different disk. No suggestions as how to test the install or the drive were offered.
I have a great pair of Sennheiser RS 120 as my main headphones. These replaced another very good pair of Advents. Well I thought I would like a second set for the famly room so I went shopping on Amazon. I found the JVC HAW300RF at list price for $129.99 on sale for $39.94. The price was excellent and Amazon had them at my house in a few days. I'm not an audio expert but I do enjoy watching TV and listening to good music with headphones. I couldn't do ether with these JVCs. I tried everything to eliminate the hissing. I tried every adjustment it has to offer, I moved to different parts of the room and to different parts of the house. Even at $39.94 these were not worth keeping. They went back to Amazon for full refund. I know what I have in the Sennheiser RS 120 and I will wait for Amazon's next sale.
I had lots of problems with this KVM losing connection to my keyboard and mouse when switching between computers. The only way I was able to fix this was by using a converter that took the KB and Mouse PS/2 connections from the kvm cable and turned them into a single USB connection. $50 for two of these to fix a problem that shouldn't have been there in the first place. Cheaper than a new KVM I suppose.I also have a lot of trouble using the KVM keyboard shortcut in Windows 2000, causing me to have to reach across my desk to hit the button on the KVM to switch to another computer, rather annoying.It works fine with my monitor though, even at 1600x1200@85Hz, which is how it gets two stars instead of one.My recommendation is to avoid this product.
The filter makes contact with the center of the Canon 24-105 L lens and hence had to discard it after using it a few times.
Overall this product has a lot of features and gives good bang for the buck.. but the fact that this product crashes and has to reboot, as well as incomplete maps keeps this product from getting 5 stars1. the software is built on windows ce 5.0, so basically this is a specialized PDA. that is bad, because windows tends to crash. this device has crashed on me 3 times already in 10 hours of driving use. a crash consists of an error window popping up and the device restarting a few seconds later. after the device reboots you have to enter in your destination all over again. this is ABSOLUTELY UNACCECPTABLE.2. the maps are several years old. my neighborhood, which is about 5 years old, is only partly on the map. so beware if you drive in newly developed roads often.3. the device physically looks really attractive and works well, the text to speech feature does a good job at pronouncing names and the screen gives a lot of info out at any given time, just the right amount to be useful but not too much to overwhelm. so features wise, this product is amazing and similar features on a garmin or magellen would cost you several hundred dollars more.overall this is a very nice product, but the crashing and outdated maps means that if you will be using this when driving by yourself a lot or driving in newly developed areas, be very cautious about this product. I personally do not regret this purcahse, and i would buy it again, but i'd be careful before recommending it to someone who does not pick up on technology quickly like i do.
We purchased this last year for our son to use on long trips. He's used it a total of 6 times since he received it, and the last time he tried to use it something started overheating and the player locked up. I don't know what is shorting out and I shouldn't have to dig around in a DVD player to find out what's wrong with it. Very disappointing quality, the warranty is poor, and I can't honestly recommend this to anyone I know due to these shortcomings.
I purchased this unit because I wanted to be able to sleep soundly without worrying about my smoker running too hot or cold during overnight smoking sessions. Unfortunately, the unit has several design problems that make it unsuitable for this purpose. Be advised if you are tempted to buy this product:1. The range is much less than advertised at only 20 feet instead of 100. Unless you place your smoker directly outside of your bedroom window, forget about it.2. There is no indication when you have left the range of the transmitter. It wouldn't be that bad if the receiver displayed a blank reading when out of range, however the unit will continue to display the last transmitted temperature INDEFINALTELY therefore you really have NO WAY of knowing that you are no longer receiving updates (unless you go outside and check the transmitter display on your smoker which totally defeats the purpose of a remote thermometer).3. My absolute favorite- The unit will not alarm if the probe fails. So, if the probe comes loose or is damaged during a session, the receiver will display a "--" reading, but the high/low alarm will not go off!I hope the folks at Maverick can correct these issues. The concept of the product is excellent but with the mentioned problems, it really isn't worth the money or headache it can cause.
Unfortunately I had the receiver and camera set that goes with this so I ended up buy this second camera. They are all poorly made, and don't last. SVAT customer service is a joke.
This installed easily and had a program that by-passed the normal Windows wireless stuff. It worked for a while but was so cheaply made that now just someone walking in the room is enough to make it disconnect. Basically it's junk.
I have purchased two polaroid dvd players Pdx0073 from target. Target gives you 90 days to return the product if it breaks. Ironically, Polaroid will not replace it after 90's either. I bought one in Dec 2006In March 2007 it stopped working woudll not hold a charge.I coudl not return becuase it was 95 days past the purchase and Polariod wanted $75. to repair it! My son loved the Dvd player so we got another one thinking this was a fluke. It worked for 3 months then excact same problem, would no longer hold a charge!I took it back to target who told me they could not help and POLAROID won't either. ANY company (polaroid & SAMSUNG) that will only guarantee and expensive products like this for 90 days should not be sold by any reasonable retailer. As much as i dislike Walmart, they are much better to deal with than Target. I also purchased a Samsung DVD player form tArget and the same problem but Samsung fixed it for $25.TOO BAD YOUR SO CHEAP POLAROID because we liked this player a lot better than the samsung!TARGET & POLAROID = BAD !!!!
I didn't want to spend a lot on this kind of item so I opted for a $20.00 headphone and though I don't really know what a more expensive set would have been, this one, once I got help from someone at their company to finally get it operating, has a hum unless you sit very still and set it up very carefully. Not great, though I still might not opt for more expensive as this serves my needs for now.
This thing was about what I expected, but I had hoped for more. The button functions are fairly unclear, couldn't figure out how to turn it off for a while. It eats batteries like fat kids eat cake. FM radio is virtually useless due to poor reception. This is old technology by now, so do yourself a favor and buy something else unless they are giving these away.
Add the Sony line of DVD Burners to the list that these disc's do not work in... I have a 25pack that is boat anchor and worthless to me! Not one disc is recognized by Sony drives. Will have to go back to Fuji... Memorex has apparently made a huge mistake and ruining their reputation buy going on the cheap for manufacturers.
I bought this printer to replace an HP Laserjet 4. We print a lot of pictures of houses as we are real estate brokers &amp; appraisers. The printer would not print the pictures in the 1200 x 1200 mode. The tech blamed it on the software. The printer also does not have paper recognition for the two available trays, so when you print out something in say MS word, you have to go tell it what tray to use everytime. We didn't have to do that with the HP Laserjet 4, the right tray was choosen automatically. This printer has a long way to go. We sent it back
I usually buy Fuji CD-R media, which are made at the Taiyo Yuden factory and have never failed me.I couldn't find Fuji media at my local $$$-mart, but I figured that Sony media had to be about as good.Instead I learned yet again that if a brand has a contract with $$$-mart, it usually means that they are simply stamping their name on cheap junk.These Sony disks use inferior and unstable phthalocyanine dyes. The quality control is terrible. Even at low recording speeds my Plextor and Lite-on drives often report recording errors (aka: coasters).In contrast, Taiyo Yuden disks use AZO dyes, burn great, and never seem to go bad over time. (Naturally, you should protect any CD-R media from high temperatures/sunlight).PS:If you have Nero software, start up CD-DVD speed and select "Disk Info..." This will tell you the origin and dye type for your CD or DVD!
I really wanted to give the Zune a fair shot because I'm quite sick of the Apple hegemony over the MP3 player world. And after carrying around a Zune for about two months, I can finally say that it was a nice effort by Microsoft, but in the end, the bloated unintuitive Zune software and uninspired battery life, make the whole Zune experience unpleasant.First - the Zune software is a resource hog which is next to impossible to install correctly the first time. Even after the install, simply updating the Zune for one little song is a 15 minute exercise in watching the software slowly start up, wait for the software to update the Zune marketplace, find and recognize the Zune, and then wait for the software to add the song to its library.Second - video conversion to the proper WMV format takes forever. I was led to believe that the Zune would accept all WMV content. However, the Zune is only friendly to certain formats of WMV. So even if you convert video content to WMV, you have to wait for the bloatware to convert to another WMV format. This takes forever.Third - battery life. My IPOD can go a solid 15 hours of usage without needing a charge. The Zune may or may not last the whole work day (inclding 2 1/2 hour total commute). My last plane trip I didn't even bother to bring the Zune because who wants the frustration of the battery running out during mid-flight.
Altough the pictures of the keyboard clearly show it without any wires coming from it, when it arrived it had a USB cable attached to it, the very thing a person wants to avoid if they are going for a wireless product. The seller refunded the cost of the unit but kept the S&H fee (a source of profit from the much lower actual cost to them) and would not pay for the return postage. They said we should have scrolled down to the bottom page of the web site to read the small print -- "USB wire attached". Beware of dealings with this marketer.
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.
After reading many reviews I purchased a Tom Tom One with the expectation that it would be an inexpensive base line portable GPS. I tried it out around town so that I could get familiar with it. Its logic will route you to numbered highways over surface streets and this may not only be confusing and perhaps dangerous, but it can increase the distance to be driven.While driving on names highways, it would direct me to dirt roads and even a farmer's road between grape vines and tree fruit. In addition, the time on the unit would be off by the wierdest amount, ie not just even hours. In fact, the time was never correct, or even close.I am afraid that if I was on roads that I was not familliar with, I might have been placed in harms way it I had followed its directions.I returned the unit for a credit.
I bought this for my daughter. It broke after 18 months from approximately 1 hour use a night. The break was faulty power. The plug only powers it when jiggled a little bit out of the wall jack; that trick no longer works. Buying something else and doing a search for non-Coby products.
I purchased this headset for use with Skype to communicate with colleagues overseas. However, the microphone is awful. I literally need to have the microphone toughing my mouth in order for my colleagues to hear. This type of quality is disappointing for a Sony product.
I've read many reviews concerning this particular model, and I have to say most of them were horrible. I wish I read these reviews before making a purchase. The "H03" error code seems to be a recurring trend. I've only had mine for about 2 months and the thing crapped out on me! Apparently this is a defect for this model. I do not recommend buying this. Sure it looks nice and the picture quality is pretty good, but for the price and the lifespan of the DVD player, it is just not worth it. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!
This would be a great idea if it worked. Let me first start off with the good things. It copies text that's on a flat piece of paper pretty well, as long as you keep your nerves and make sure you keep the angle right. Now for the negatives. Say for instance you need to copy text from a book, that's gonna be a problem. A book isn't absolutely flat when you open it up, it has that lump in the middle,...there goes your angle, and lots of errors. So for the students who are thinking of getting this, DON'T. It will drive you crazy. The post before stated that you might not get the expected results if you zoom across the text like a fiend on coffee, well even if you're a zen buddhist monk, you might not be able to keep your hand steady with this thing. Overall, i think this product is a waste of money, and the people who are raving about it,...well they just seem to enthusiastic, they sort of sound like paid commercials. Read all the reviews and make your decision.
I bought these and thought, what could go wrong? Well for the simple job they are intended, they fail miserably. I tried a few and all of them refused to stay secured in the ethernet port. Small amount of money but a waste none the less.
I bought one of these for my work phone as it was cheaper compared to competitors. This turned out to be a complete waste of money. After taking it to work and hooking it up I called my sister to test it, and good thing too! She couldn't hear me at all! Ok, might be a faulty product, I received a new one using Amazon's exchange policy, and guess what? This one had faulty mic as well.I suppose this could potentially have something to do with my phone and/or adapter I was using, but I know the phone itself works fine. Save yourself some money and don't buy this headset.
Followed instructions for installation. Router worked for about 45 minutes, then browser started going very slow (3-4 minutes after each entry), frequently timing out. Three calls to technical support. They have a poor telephone system - noisy. They obviously are in India - strong accents. Followed instructions to upgrade firmware (shipped in 2012, but had older 2009 version it it?). Still no improvement. I continue to get the run-around, also intimations that the problem was in my computer. I finally gave up, purchased a NetGear N600. Worked flawlessly out of the box - no issues for 3 weeks now. Tried to get DLink to take back my unit - no dice. They are stonewalling me. DO NOT BUY DLINK products.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Router
can lide 70 was much easier to use, software wise.this program is so freakin over complicated.....its not menat for the busy person who needs hours to figure out its filing system. the 70 was much much better. we wasted our money on this piece of crap
I purchased this lens for my Evolt 300 - and it has given me nothing but grief!! When I change from the original lens to this, the autofocus does not work. The same thing happens when I change from this lens back to the original. I regret the money that I paid for this lens. I will NEVER buy another Sigma product!
This headset lacks in loudness. and the clips are flimsy.It states specifications about Bass, but just because it's good at bass, it more than likely lacks in the tweeter side. And has low impedance and sensitivity.I used an RCA Lyra with these headsets and I could still hear people talking to me at the loudest setting. I may go deaf, but I know sound and it's ranges. Not a good headset.Since the RCA Lyra is a lower end MP3 player, it's a good tester for headsets and I have enjoyed this small player. Also, I am clumsy and drop my player all the time, so a hard drive player is not an option.Sony MDR-Q22LP w.Ear Headphones with Interchangeable Headphone Caps - is actually a good headset for loudness. The ear clips are secure and tight enough. But the cord material is sticky so it's not good to work out with (running would be fine) and tangles easily. Lasted a long time 3 years, before my friend crushed it with a 45lbs dumbell.Philips HS520 Reflective Neckband Headphone - NICE and LOUD, I had to turn down the volume, sound range is good. 12Hz is pretty low in bass range in my book for a headset. 24kHz is high enough for tweeter on a headset, some have up to 28kHz, but I am more interested in Loudness and what I can hear. It's a rearfit, it's snug, so if you have a HUGE head it may take time to get adjusted to. But Damn, Nice and loud!!! This is my headset! I can't hear anyone now Woohoo!!!the cord is nice, it's made of nylon so it doesn't stick and it's not so long that you have to wrap it up... Good headset for the money!Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups - is an excellent headset for this player, sound range is FULL and vibrant and LOUD for such a small player. But not good to work out with and costs more.HiNRG and Dance music is the best to test out headsets. This style of music uses ALL ranges.
It does not fit the ipod as advertized
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 bought this when there was a deal on this product and it was for 9 dollars. I have to say design wise this is the ugliest headphones I've seen. I personally don't like the top open but this is my opinion. When it comes to fitting my ear, it fits perfectly and covers it up well. Sony did a fine job making it light and comfortable enough to fit the ear and the weight doesn't bother me at all, even after a while. Its so light I sometimes forget while as an artist I'm focussed on drawing the weight on my head is not an issue, and thats not always the case since I've tried others and their weight bothered me so much. Now here comes the thing I hate the most about this headphones, its TOO DAAM SOFT AND QUIET!!!!! I feel I can break this thing if I don't be careful about it and the sound is just to low or should I say terrible. I have to crank up the volume to full so that I can hear my music from my iPod where as my in the ear headphones I put the volume to 30% to hear just perfectly, and not to mention they have bass where as you don't even hear or feel that in this one. Its NOT EVEN NOISE CANCELING. I have tried others and let me tell you this was worst sounding headphones but for $9, its pretty good for the price.I also realized that this model is 3 years old and would 4 years old in july 2012. For those looking to buy this, I would just say save up for other headphones like skull candy HESH. They are like 30-40 bucks but they have bass and sound is just perfect that can match those 100 dollars or higher headphones.In the end I would say if you are looking for something cheap and just want an over the head headphones, then look somewhere else. this is not worth it, and there are better alternatives out there for the same price. If you don't care and only care about it being sony, then go ahead make the purchase.
Not much to say, mine died after a week. I am going to contact san disk to see if they can rma it.
I have this player for 5 months now & am looking already to replace it.Pros:I really liked the sound quality, FM transmitter and the battery life.Cons:1)When a expansion SD card is used the MP3 player freezes upon start-up one out of five times. It then needs to be reset with a pin (it usually happens on the train when there's no pin to be found.2)You can't navigate the music files from the Expansion slot to the Actual players memory. You have to manually set the player If you want to select from the SD card or the players memory.3)Poor instructions in manual (pdf) included.4)Hard to navigate the button & options.I never use the FM radio & Voice Recorder,
This product is not what I expected. 1. The diameter* of the handle is so big, it was difficult to hold and turn without accidently turning the on/off settings. *After seeing the product, I believe the handle is so large in diameter because the motor is in the handle. It also made it heavy to hold.2. The brushes were described as .75" and 1.25". However, that is the size of the cylinder, not the total width; they were too wide for short to medium length hair.
The mouse functions very well, however there is a dark side to the functionality. To configure all the buttons you must install mouseworks. When mouseworks is installed, it interferes with the operation of the onboard pointing device on laptops. The only way to recover use of the onboard pointing device is to un-install mouseworks.The mouse can be used w/o mouseworks, however it will then default to one of the microsoft mice, and you will have use of only one, default button.Kensington tech support has suggested disabling the laptop pointing device.I'm sure the mouse would work flawlessly on a desktop machine. Kensington needs to re-think how they support laptops.
My Rio Nitrus started crashing about 80 days after it was purchased. Timed out while trying to upload songs, had to be reset with a paper clip every day, eventually failed to even turn on. It would just sit there and click. Tried calling customer service, but they were no help at all. They are clearly outsourced to India, and the poor people there had no clue about Nitrus. I eventually had to get my unit replaced (luckily I still had 10 days on my warantee).In the mean time, I bought an iPod mini, and it is MUCH better than the Rio Nitrus. 4X the storage, better sound, tiny, and looks cooler. Oh, and it works flawlessly.Stay away from the Rio Nitrus. Do not waste your money.
LOUD! LOUD! LOUD!Believe the reviews!I have a Mac Mini in my upstairs office. Nice and quiet. I have 3 other external drives. All fairly quiet. This thing sounded like a hair dryer. My wife asked me if everything was ok in my office because "it sounds like something is about to launch!" So I updated the firmware per the WD website to lessen the fan noise. Now the drive doesn't even mount! I call WD tech support. The first guy I talk to chuckles when I mention that the copy on the box claims this drive is "remarkably quiet." He said "yeah, not this drive." I get transferred to advanced tech support. We run some tests and determine that the firmware upgrade essentially killed this drive. I can't even get it to power up. Nice. Glad I transferred my iTunes collection to it. Guess I get to rerip all my cds.My advice? Look for something else. I have 2 other WD MyBook drives of smaller capacity that have worked just fine. This 1TB drive sucked from day 1. If you have any kind of drive activity at all the noise will make you crazy. I guess it's fine if you want to leave it turned off most the time.
FYI for those needing the following interface feature: I have Win 7 64 bit on all my current PC's - this BTW is pretty standard these days. The Amazon description implies this will sync to MS Office, without saying what it will not sync to, including to apps running on Win 7 64 bit. Palm says on its website it does not support a Win 7 64 bit sync interface, which it is responsible for providing - no driver written, with no expected availability date. The Amazon description that this Palm interfaces with Windows Office (for example) apps is quite incorrect/misleading. I bought this to get Windows apps connection, thus out of luck for the purchase. If you have Win 7 32 bit, Palm says its driver supports that.
Worked fine for a month. Then it stopped reading some discs. Now it won't play anything. "Disc cannot be played." Even on brand new movies.
I had this scanner for about a year during which time it was with the manufacture for several attempts to fix it. For the most part it did okay, but it had trouble handling some color with the automatic setting. So I tried the manual negative scan. It gave dark, blue/green scans that were a mess to correct. I contacted the company by phone. (No one ever answered my emails)I sent it twice and it came back with the same problem. I wrote them and asked them to buy it back. That request was refused. They did look at the problem as I sent them screen shoots. They sent me a new one and it did the same thing. Finally they agreed to buy it back.I decided that I needed a better model, but have yet to get one. I am sure of one thing when I get one it will have Digital Ice and better processing features. The time to work a scan was just too long.As far as new pictures are concerned I saved up and got a Canon Digital Rebel Xt. It down loads pictures in seconds and they are much easier to process in Photo Shop Elements. Even high speed settings as 1600 ISO give excellent results with noise apparent only at large magnifications.If you want to scan your film and slides I suggest getting a better unit. Since they did try to fix the problem and did buy the product back I would consider their better units. I have used Minolta products for many years with good results.
I first received the 30GB black iPod video in June of 2007. I had to replace it 1x,2x,3x,4x,5x.I am replacing my iPod tomorrow for the 5th time because even though I reinstalled the software and restored the iPod to its original settings, it refuses to sync.This is what happens when you outsource manufacturing to China. When things were made in America, they lasted!
It works as a mouse pad (the mouse has smooth traction and the optics will pick up movement over its surface more accurately then it would over most desktops) but it is cheap. The fabric started to peal off of the foam after three months of light use.
I bought two of these long time ago, for a friend and me. Although I liked the sound quality very much, my head started to ache when I had the headset several minutes on. This was not because the pressure at all, I think it was a kind of electromagnetic stuff. I felt the headache just under the line of the headset structure over the head (where the wire goes). My friend happened to feel the same headache. So sadly, I threw mine away.
These are absolutely horrible! I honestly can't believe a company like RCA would put such a product on the market. They don't work AT ALL! If you move you lose whatever it was you were listening to for at least 10 seconds. Most of the time whatever your listening to is not even audible over the buzzing and screeching in your ears. The worst part is I paid $20 more for mine at Radio Shack.
....There is no reason or advantage to owning one of these radios. If someone is looking seriously at GMRS they will be terribly disappointed with this radio for following reasons:No removable antenna. No provision for an external antenna that is legal on GMRS.Battery life is pathetic.Actual output power is only .99 watt making it a sad improvement over most FRS radios.Communicating with legacy GMRS systems will prove frustrating and almost impossible in most cases.Case construction is very poor. This radio will break.It is not a 5-mile radio as advertised.It is NOT an FRS radio. It has only the first seven channels used by FRS.If you operate the VoxBox on FRS channels you MUST have an FCC license and you must use the call sign issued to you by the FCC.It is for personal use only.You can only use it in the USA on the ground.Audiovox says right on the packaging that these radios are excellent for municipalities and job sites. GMRS is a radio service for personal licensees. Businesses and government agencies have not been eligible to use these channels since 1987. The marketing message on the outside of the bubble-pack places unsuspecting customers in jeopardy of violating FCC rules and subject to heavy FCC fines.It is illegal to use the VoxBox GMRS radio in other countries. The VoxBox is NOT an FRS radio. You cannot use the VoxBox in Canada even on the first seven GMRS Interstitial (FRS) channels. You can be fined and/or arrested if caught using your GMRS radio anyplace other than the United States.Hope that helps,Allen
This product arrived ahead of schedule, was packaged professionally and was a "great price" but unfortunately it stops there. This product is advertised as a high yield unit and has run dry after 500+ pages (little more than a ream of paper) of printing (text only). I believe the old adage goes, "you get what you pay for"? I might have gotten more out of an ink jet unit. Don't waist your time.
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 computer is VERY slow. I don't know if it's because of AMD or Toshiba. Internet takes forever, even though I have high speed wireless. Sometimes the fingerpad doesn't work, sometimes the keyboard doesn't work(like it freezes up randomly). Also, sometimes the screen randomly turns white and all I can do is turn it off and restart it, losing anything that was unsaved.It seemed fine when I first got it; all the neccessary programs installed easily. Vista sucks, especially when transitioning from Windows. For a high school or college computer, I would NOT recommend this. Mine is being returned.
The split ergonomic design is a big plus, but there are two major downsides that make this a very poor product on balance:(1) The letters on the keys are too small. You have about a full half inch square available - why not use it?? Why must you put tiny letters in the upper left hand corner? Are you not aware that some users have problems with vision?(2) Worst of all: the paint wears off. If one types fairly regularly on this keyboard for a couple of years, the white paint on the keys telling you which letter is which wears off to the point that you can't even see them! At least that's true on the letters one's fingers hit most often. All you have left are your mechanical habits dictating what letter to hit when, and they are often not enough!
The product was sent to me, correct color but wrong size. I returned it only to receive it again, correct color but wrong size. Very misleading description of the product and/or size of the case.
I got this as a gift from a Korean friend and it stopped working after just one week! Customer service was totally incompetent and barely spoke English, which made me all the madder after long hold times. Stay away. For good, cheap DVD players, try Apex (an American company). Otherwise stick with Japanese brands.
I'm disappointed by this camera. Even if the panoramic option is very good, 2 years after buying it, it was impossible to take pictures, any battery, even new and powerfull, was automatically detected as a &#34;low battery&#34;.Great qualities, but a very big default...
It was easy to set up but it drops the connection every 30 minutes or so on both wired and wireless. If you do large downloads or play games it makes this box next to useless. Tech support was useless on this matter and if you search the web everyone has had this trouble for almost one year now.
Not sure if they're worth the money ($165). Wireless requires 12C batteries, plus AAA for the remote. Can't change songs unless you're near the base (which would be inside); the remote is only for volume. Speaker sound is scratchy when volume is at any level that can be heard outside. For the money, you might be better off buying a less expensive iPod doc and cranking the volume. And, the speakers are HUGE in size; not exactly techno looking for 2008.
I just today took delivery of a Hanns-G HannStar Display HC194. I bought another one of them last week, and I liked it so well, I ordered another one this week for my wife. Unfortunately, the one that was delivered today has one bad pixel right in the MIDDLE of the screen, where you can't help but notice it. I immediately called Hanns-G customer support, and they told me that they would not do anything about it, because "industry standard" allows them to have bad pixels, as long as there are not enough to violate that "industry standard". The Mfg. warranty that came in the box states, "Your display has been inspected and is in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications, indicating that any pixel defects do not effect the operation or use of your monitor." That means to me that they deliberately shipped this monitor knowing that it had a bad pixel, and whichever poor, unsuspecting shmuck that bought it (in this case being me) was going to be SOL. To say the least, I am one unhappy customer. A brand new 19" LCD monitor that has a defect from day one, and in fact, before it even left the Hanns-G factory. You know, if I looked at a brand new car and it had a dent right in the middle of the hood, it also "would not effect the the operation or use" of that car either, but then I would have the option NOT to buy the defective car. Do yourself a favor. Don't buy a Hanns-G LCD monitor, and buy whichever LCD monitor you want from a brick-and-mortar store where you can plug it in and check the screen for bad pixels before you buy it! Looks like I have now made my last purchase of any Hanns-G product.
I just spent the last two weeks trying to hook this up to my HP PSC 2210 printer. This printer is old and only the copy function works with Windows 7, but since I still have a couple of ink cartridges left, I thought I'd give this Linksys WPS54G PrintServer a try. So I jumped in and bought this Linksys WPS from eBay, for still less than buying new ink cartridges. I've searched online and uninstalled/reinstalled everything without success. It finds the IP address, and just when I think it's working, I get the "connect fail" message. Though it's not my day job, I think I'm fairly decent technically. I noticed many of the successful reviews were from ages ago, so perhaps this device is just too old and not compatible with new systems.Update: 6/15/11.I tried this printserver with a single function printer (Brother HL-1230), after reading the other review that the WPSM54g is really the one for the multi-function printers. Of course, I had already checked on the Linksys website that the HP PSC 2210 was one of the compatible printers listed for this printserver. Anyway, single or multi-function, the Linksys WPS54g still does not work! I've had the same Linksys router for 8 years, so I had a lot of faith on this printserver to provide the same solid service. After the frustrating experience with WPS54g, Linksys just lost another customer. I'm taking time to post this review to hopefully save others out there the misery I suffered.
Like other reviewers, I've had problems with the batteries that came with this charger. After less than six months and (probably three uses for each battery) the batteries failed. The indicator on the charger began flashing quickly indicating failed batteries and the batteries wouldn't power up any of my devices. Unfortunately, I can't tell if the batteries are the cause or the charger is the cause. My only viable option is to try a different brand of battery to see if the same thing happens.
I purchased this as a gift and was very surprised that it did not come with a cd or code. The cd was no big problem as I downloaded TOM TOM Home online but I needed it because it also has the code to activate the maps. Now I am having to pay an addition $50 to get the maps. I could have bought a much better GPS for the total price. When I contacted Amazon they said they could only give me a $14 credit. VERY VERY UPSETTING!! I will not be buying from Amazon anymore as other gifts I ordered also came broken.
2 sets of these speaker systems have broken and customer service is worthless. They are good speakers until they break and then you are out of the money you purchased these speakers with. Logitech customer service is not only hard to understand since they are in India but have poor knowledge of their products and will try to convince you to buy another system from them. I have owned the z5500s, harmony remote and wireless mouse/keyboard combination from logitech and all have broken with no customer support. Buyer beware and buy at your own risk. I would recommend buying from another company if you can. I will not buy a third set of speakers from logitech. My next pair will likely be an altec lansing or harmon kardon which both offer superior support in the event of a problem. If you buy these speakers, you will see how poorly they are made and the ease in which they can break. My neighbor also had the z5300 which of course, broke. Logitech offered to give him half off a new set but he refused and bought another brand. Again, buyer beware. I urge you in the most empathetic terms to go elsewhere.
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.
The camera looks nice, but that is all it has - good looks! The software that comes with it leaves a lot to be desired. It is very complicated and does not even work with Windows XP very well. The pictures come out terrible! For a 3MP camera it sure does take terrible pictures. If it is portability your looking for I suggest you look elsewhere.
The title just about covers it. If you have a Palm phone, don't buy this adapter. It doesn't really work (there is sound, in both ears, but for some unfathomable reason the sound quality is absolutely abysmal). Of course, you can't return it - it's not worth the shipping.
Our office has utilized 2 of these in the 12 years we've been in business and although they print a little dark, they do pretty well. After an identical model started producing unacceptable quality, I purchased this used machine thinking I would be able to use all the unopened ink cartridges still in stock. Within a month or two of receiving this, the color has become absolutely washed out, maintenance hasn't helped, new expensive cartridges haven't helped and I'm about ready to throw this thing in the trash. Just love these beautiful experiences.
I use Netgear products at work and at home. For PCs and for Macs. This product was a huge disappointment. The only bigger disappointment was Netgear's support. I'm using two Mac computers at home. Netgear advertises Mac on their box. Yet, after not being able to get their so-called 24/7 support on the phone on the weekend, I instead wrote an email for support. The first email gave me information for a totally unrelated problem. The second email, from a different support person, told me that they don't support Macs. Hmmm. Fine, then don't advertise that your product is Mac compatible either. Once I did get a tech person on the phone, he was unwilling to go through settings to see if it was a user error. He said it was broken and to return it. Just for kicks, I bought another RT314. It, too, performed poorly with my PacBell DSL. It crawled. The ROM upgrade procedure is a joke when compared to the way Xsense has you do it with their Macsense MIH-130. Download, double click and its done. With Netgear, you have to go through telnet hoops, which, by the way, only got me Netgear error messages. Don't let that pretty blue metal casing fool you. Sure, it's nice. But you're paying for the stuff inside. Get the Xsense MIH-130. I think you'll be much happier with the product, it's interface and the responsive and helpful tech support. I am.
The real version of this product is hard to beat, the knock off that was delivered is easy to beat, the hole for the headphones does not line up and the window for the screen is way to small so you can't see a large portion of the screen. Not an acceptable replacement at all.
I have developed pain in my hands, mostly my thumbs from excessive keyboarding and probably some arthritis. I ordered this keyboard with hopes of improving my condition. I wish I had read the negative reviews closer. While there are many features that are good and the general feel of the keyboard is comfortable, the space bar was a deal breaker for me. My thumbs are already so sore, having to press the space bar so hard made my condition even worse! Sorry, but I will be returning it.
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!
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.
I bought the H/K 300 for its price and its big screen. It's easy to read w/o putting on my reading glasses while driving. Sound quality is fine for my old ears. But....and this is a big one for me: it won't hold a charge for more than a day! And that's w/o turning it on at all. Moreover, I can't update maps, and there is a lot of building going on in my area. Would I buy one of these again. NO!
Description or product is wrong. There is no quad independent power/charging indicators. They are set up in banks of two. One light for two charging bays. Batteries must be charged in banks of two. Tried e-mailing Vidpro for additional info on this charger. E-mail came back as undeliverable. Cannot find any reviews on the internet for this charger.
It doesn't run my external HD, Charge my cell phone, or really anything but connect a flash drive. Terrible product IMHO.
I never received it. After charging my account and confirming a delivery date, 6 days later it was cancelled because they were out of stock. No acceptable accomidations were made. I then issued a complaint to Amazon and never received a response. I am very disappointed.
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'm on my third DI-624M. The first two were killed attempting to update to the newest firmware. Note that there is new firmware available on the D-Link website now. Previous reviewers have said there is not so apparently they finally posted some.Be VERY careful when you try to do the firmware upgrade! Even though the manuals and online instructions don't say anything about waiting a long time, after starting the firmware install you have to wait 10+ minutes for it to complete! No warnings, no progress indication, just a spinning hourglass on the web browser. If you interrupt the web browser, you just killed the router forever. Eventually, the browser times out and looks like it fails. After that, the router won't talk. After a few power cycles it finally started responding and worked with the new software intact. On the third router, that is! The first two were permanently killed by this process. Ridiculous.So at that point I had the latest firmware and the router worked fine for normal internet access. So I moved on to the next challenge - VPN access to my company network. My company uses Nortel's VPN. This router cannot handle VPN worth a darn. I spent hours talking to their tech support people, tried opening various ports, etc. and it never worked. My girlfriends VPN (different brand, I forget which) also won't work through this router.My old Speedstream worked fine for VPN right out of the box with no issues, no configuration changes, etc. Too bad it died or I'd still be using it.I guess I need to return this sucker and try a Linksys.Bummer. These things are so cheap now that they are practically disposable but I'd easily pay 2x for one that just worked consistently with no issues.
I had two that worked ok for six months before service pack 2 for WinXP came out. Since then I've had nothing but problems. Netgears software is incompatible with WinXP SP2. In addition, I couldn't find any working Linux drivers either. Some people have had luck by only installing the driver portion of the software (and not the utility programs) but my recommendation is to avoid this card and buy something compatible with your operating system. The only reason I gave this one star is that zero stars aren't an option.
seemed like a great product until I went through airport security at Reagan Airport.Set off explosives alarm twice, detained until they narrowed it down to the pen...I got on the plane finally....they kept the pen.
BEWARE OF WHAT YOU PURCHASE FROM--Top Ayangyang Electronics Co.,LtdI specifically ordered a Belkin Hi Speed USB cable because I have purchased some items that come from China that have been lower quality without any name brand that I recognize.So this time I specifically paid more and ordered a Belkin cable from Top Ayangyang Electronics Co.,Ltd. BUT THEY SHIPPED ME a cable that was NOT Belkin. It was a no name brand. Then I discovered that it would work for printing but not for scanning. I could not figure out why I could no longer scan from my HP printer. Then I took one of my other cables and tried it and it worked. I then tried their new cable again and it did not. As I looked at the cable, I could find no identification listing Belkin. I notified them about the improper shipment and they refunded my money. I would never buy anything from Top Ayangyang Electronics Co.,Ltdagain.
I purchased this case for my new iPod 80gb 6th Generation Classic. First off when I opened the package it stank to high heaven. Smelled like some toxic chemicals where used to put it together. Leaving it out to air out for a few days finally took care of that issue. Then when I slipped my iPod into it, found out the case is almost double the width of the iPod. I had to put a piece of fur fabric in behind my iPod to push it out to the front of the case. Without the fur my iPod moved around all over the place. I wish I would of looked for a better fitting case!I am giving it 2 stars .......1) because the case is made of soft leather and it does protect my iPod........2) because of the price.If your looking for a case for the 80gb 6th generation iPod Classic....look somewhere else, this is not the case for you!!!!!!!!!
I tried to help a friend configure this router for their home but failed. It had the easiest configuration screens I had ever seen for setting up but we could never get it to work and I've done several routers of different brands in the past with no problems. I tried calling Netgear tech support and was on hold for 30 min till I gave up. Web site gave sample config settings for the local cable service which I had inputed but still did not work. Also, the 314 has no off switch, and no master reset switch. My advice: get another brand.
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?
I was very excited to get this keyboard, I am in school as a computer science major so I spend a lot of my time typing. It was easy to set up and comfortable, but then the batteries started dying and dying and dying. This keyboard just sucks battery power!
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.
I have been a fan of orginizing my media with discgear in the past, but this was the worst, and unfortunatly, they've lost a valuable customer because they were unwilling to resolve the issue. I made the unfortunate mistake of purchasing 4 of these storage units. Turns out the slots that hold the discs are cheapely made and tear apart with normal use. I had more than one sleeve rip at the seam. I contacted discgear about it, but they won't do anything about it. Beware.
The first drive worked great on the test, then the CD burner died the next time it was used... Then was replaced (by Sony) 2 more times with drives that were DOA. Sony takes forever to replace parts these days, and they lost the drive that THEY had the carrier pick up because it was packed incredibly poorly), and 2.5 months roughly after that I called to see why they hadn't sent another replacement drive... They said they "don't have any record of receiving the drive." I asked why they hadn't checked their account from the carrier THEY had pick up the drive in 2 months, and got no answer, other than they'd send out another drive & I'm STILL waiting for it!!! I've seen a number of "ban Sony" web sites (after researching this) and I can see why! Their customer service AND their product quality has definitely gone to the dogs IMHO. Where most companies I work with will ship-swap an item and have it to me often in days (Or in some cases even the next day), Sony will not do that, and it was like pulling teeth to get them to replace the last drive that had about 4" of play in the box on one side with NO padding at all between the box and the drive, so it likely ate it in shipping, and now they say they no longer even make this drive! They decided all by themselves to send an "upgrade" without checking to see if it was even compatible with the system it was being used in (even though they have a submission for errors to get their drives working and we went through a BIOS flash and STILL to no avail - this was with the first drive, which simply failed after one use!)I'm steering clear of Sony for especially massive jobs from now on & buying hardware from more reliable sources with better return policies. Plextor has better customer/retialer service in my experience, so for any upgrades, OR any future hardware puurchases after this expereience, I'll be looking for "other than Sony" parts and customer service.
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'd bought a Sumo laptop sleeve for my personal laptop, and I decided to pick up this bag for my work laptop. At first blush, it's a fine bag. The laptop section is very well padded (in the usual Sumo style). The straps are a solid leather. The side compartment has divided sections for notepads, papers, and pens. In general, the bag's most positive quality is that the construction and materials are very solid. Unfortunately, after a few days of use, some relatively fundamental design issues made me decide to return this bag. Any of these issues on their own wouldn't have been enough to outweigh the design and quality of the bag's construction, but all together, the bag is more frustration than it is worth.The straps are not long enough to put over your shoulder with any sort of coat on. The worst part is that they're only perhaps an inch or two off. They're also incredibly uncomfortable, as they aren't padded at all. They don't sit flat when you're carrying it, such that the bag twists and dangles oddly.The zippers for the compartments only go about 1/3 of the way around the bag. This means that if you want to find something in the storage compartment, it's difficult to get inside easily. There's a black hole in the "far" corner of each pocket that is just not as accessible as it should be. Also, because there's only one zipper on the track, you can't open the bag only partway (e.g., to pull out a pen without exposing your entire contents).Lastly, the bag itself is just a tad too small. With the laptop in along with a cordless mini-mouse and charger in the storage compartment, the zippers won't close. To me, the minimum a laptop bag (note: BAG, not sleeve) should hold is a mini-mouse and a charger, and this misses those basics. Even without the charger, the mini-mouse is a tight fit. Basically, you're only going to be able to put flat items in the storage compartment.With this extra knowledge, I invite you to make your own decision on this. The bag has alot of good qualities, but the little design flaws are something you have to be willing to forgive. It's a shame. The color is gorgeous, and it hugs my laptop like a protective glove.
Be warned i bought this for my friend and he has a mac. a day later he texted me back saying if i had the receipt because it did not work. DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE A MAC
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.
I was very careful making this purchase, looking for an OEM part. Not only was this part not OEM, it wouldn't even fully charge. It held a charge for maybe 25 minutes. Terrible.
came with the back rod missing so cant use the screen. when trying to return it amazon wont pick it up like it usally does that leaves you with getting this massive thing to the post office. nightmare
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.
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.
I bought this item to switch keyboards/mice between Win and Mac boxes, and noted the claimed Mac support ("Mac OS X.x" here and on the packaging) before buying. Unfortunately, this is simply not true - I tried it with Mac OS 10.4 and no dice, and because the software hotkey switching doesn't work, the switch won't work at all with this Mac. On Belkin's web page for the product http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?(...)
The battery lasted only 3 months.Better to buy something more reliable
I just received my WD 1TB ProII. Works fine on WinXP under USB 2.0. Firewire 400 will not work. I have 3 other Maxtor OneTouch II and III's so am used to working with Firewire. Fan is incredibly noisy, read comments on WD Online Forum and you'll see others have same complaint. My Maxtor OneTouchIII's are virtually silent in comparison. Unable to update firmware for fan noise and I see on forums others are having same problem with drive detection. I wanted the WD for the 3yr warranty and self-replacement that Maxtor OneTouchIII's don't have but this WD product is not ready for mainstream. Unable to get through to phone support and been 3 days and no response on email. Going to return drive ASAP and get another Maxtor OneTouch 1TB. Warning, buy this model at your own risk. Good luck to those who are lucky enough to get a stable unit that works.
The System Tech Xp software is a total trash. I am not sure who wrote the previous review? The software does not work. After reaching technical support I was told to download a new version. That new version was frozen and it never worked except for defragmentation of the hard disk, which can be done for free from Accessories ---> System tools. Companies like that should not exist. I send them since four e-mails and no response.
I've owned this keyboard for about 3 years now and enjoyed using it, when the Setpoint program worked. Upon system reboot, there is always about a 50% chance that the portion of Setpoint that applied to the ketboard would not load properly. I tried everything to correct this deficiency, but to no avail. It is very quirky and since it is a corded keyboard, Logitech offers no means to correct it once it loaded wrong, other then to reboot again and hope it loads correctly. I'm in the process of replacing it with a highly reviewed Microsoft corded keyboard and cordless mouse. I might add that once I got my new VISTA equipped computer, Setpoint went from bad to worse.
Took it out of it's plastic cell, loaded the ed, started exec, get a message that it is not software compatible. Gave an option to search the net for software which will load it on my windows7 CompaQ. Still would not load.Piece of junk!Good luck if you waste your money on thisOne would think Microsoft based products would be compatibleThumbs Down
Got the lens and now I which I had not. The issue? I loose more than 1/2 the sharpness in the pictures.If the idea is to get a picture closer, then you would use the maximum zoom, which for myCannon lens is 250 mm. You actually don't get that much closer and as I mentioned, the picturesare not even half as sharp, so buy at your own risk. It's cheap. And as the the clich&eacute; goes?"You get what you paid for"
This box does what it advertises, but there are others that will do it much better. Video quality definitely suffers when connected to this box.
This may be OK for taking snapshots of your friends or kids around a birthday cake, but it does not perform well in most situations.1) The cameras sensor is not very sensitive to light, so photographing indoors out of the flash's range is impossible (blurry images).2) The video mode has no sound AND does not allow you to zoom in at all. Even if you zoom-in all the way, as soon as you put the camera in video mode it zooms back out.3) Even if you are unconcerned with shutter speeds, apertures, and ISO levels, you should still look for a camera that has a way to have a bit of control over these things. For instance, many consumer cameras have a "sports" mode for fast moving subjects. This mode sets the shutter speed to be fast, and therefore eliminates motion blur. THIS CAMERA made blurry pictures of Moneen onstage at the Warped Tour even though they were in full sunlight. With a setting like the one described above, I could have had some great visual memories of the show.
IT WORKED FOR 3 WEEKS AND THEN ONLY THE RIGHT SPEAKERS WORKED. BUY A BETTER QUALITY ONE. I ENDED UP BUYING IMONSTER ADAPTER THAT WORKS 200 TIMES BETTER.
I only used this cheapo charger 3-4 times and it completely quit working. Don't waste your money on this thing.
This thing stinks. The battery runs out before you can even get working. WLAN capabilities are worthless. The unit is junk. They should buy these back!! There is a good reason the price keeps dropping.I would consider Dell Axim x3i for the low budget (&lt;$300) or the HP 5550 ($600) for the higher end folks.
Works great but battery life is so short it's not worth buying unless you don't mind plugging it into an electric outlet.
...They didn't cancel out as much noise as the cheaper ones, and the sound quality from the headphones was much worse than that of any other ones I've tried. They cut out nearly all the high pitches from the music/DVD I listened to while trying them out.The only good thing I can say about these is that they were fairly comfortable, and I like that the battery was actually in the headphones and not in the cord.Regardless, I plan on returning the pair I purchased and buying something else.
I really expected to like this pen ... but I really didn't. It didn't get into the edges of the lens as well as a lens cleaning cloth would have. I didn't find the brush particularly useful, either. I suppose in a pinch it would be better than nothing.
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.
I am new to the ipod world and was thrilled to have gotten one for Christmas. My husband also gave me an itrip because he knew I would want to listen to my ipod during my commute as well as enjoy audio books. First of all, he bought the itrip at Best Buy for nearly $50 so he clearly got ripped off. If only he had checked the Amazon price...Anyway, I tried it out today and found it to be highly frustrating. I tuned it to the most static filled channel I could locate but it still had horrible sound and an overwhelming amount of static. So I tried another station, and another, and another. I live in a rural area but am fortunate enough to get signals from many markets in the Twin Cities, Saint Cloud, Rice Lake, Eau Claire, area as well as all sorts of little local hokey stations. So to find a static channel proved difficult. When I would find one I had to hold my ipod directly on my car stereo. If I set it near the radio I could still get reception but as soon as I moved my hand it was filled with static and often lost signal all together. And half the songs I have on my ipod could not be heard unless I had my car volume turned up to 35, and I usually listen to it on around 15 when I don't have my kids in the car and want to rock out a bit. So that was ridiculous. Keeping one hand on my ipod as well as listening to it loudly, are not safe things to do while driving, not to mention inconvenient and unnecessary. This itrip is going back to Best Buy. I think I will just burn a CD unless I can find a decent adaptor.
Huge software problems with Mac OSX. Avoid this product, since when you call them, they are never there to help you.
This is not a critique of FM transmitters but rather of this specific product. I purchased this earlier this summer when I realized that I would have to do a lot of driving and wanted to listen to my iPod. First, I found several stations with no interference on either side of the dial. Attaching the iTrip was a little bit of a hassle. It never really fit properly. The product only worked when I set it within a few inches of my car stereo and didn't move it. In my Jeep, however, there are a few bumps and every so often I would get hit with really loud static because the volume was up so high to hear the music. In order to resolve the problem, I had to remove and reinsert the iTrip and occasionally reset the FM preset or find a new one, and then gingerly place it back next to the car stereo. As well, while you're driving, it's almost impossible to make changes to the device. Obviously, if you are going on a longer drive and hit a place where the FM signal you were on gets used, you have to change to a new station and doing so while attempting to be safe is pretty futile.Mind you, I understand (and you should too) that audio from a FM transmitter is never going to be great but I currently use the audio input from my TomTom over an FM signal and it's just fine. I certainly would have returned it but that was way too much work for the cost involved. This was an absolutely awful purchase and had I known, I would have invested in something more effective even if it were more expensive.
I bought this device ignoring all those negative reviews I've red before. I thought that this is what I've been looking for. And the price was right as well. I was looking some device which would allowed me to stream/play music from my laptop through my stereo system without connecting any cables. Unfortunately the Xmode disapointed me.It was very easy to connect. I didn't have to install anything on my system. This is the real plug-and-play device. I turn on some music and what I heard? Noises and scratches like I would lesten to a radio with poor signal. The quality of the sound was terrible. And the transmitter and the receiver were laying not so far from each other. I don't know if the device was broken or not but it didn't work for me at all. I mean the wireless feature worked afterall but it could't get the right sound. I don't know how it works at other peoples houses. I had no chance to compare but I have one of those Creative X-Fi sound blaster cards hoocked up to my stereo system and I know what quality of sound I can get: clear sound, nice regulated bass and trebles, very useful enhancement features. Well..performane of Creative Xmode Wireless System didn't remind anything of that. I returned the item back and waiting for refund.
Up until yesterday I would have given this player 5 stars (as I see some customers have). But now I have a nice silver paperweight on my electronics stand. Because I wasn't as lucky as some (to have the unit die after a couple of months) I have passed my warranty and would have to shell out another $188 for an "exchange." That sounds more like buying another DVD player and shipping them mine to "fix" and send to another poor sap for another $188. DON'T BUY THIS MACHINE IT IS FLAWED!
I got these as a gift for someone after buying another brand of noise cancelling headphones for myself and falling in love with them. These -seemed- like a good deal but the fit on these leaves something to be desired. The Philips look like an "over the ear" design but the ear cups are actually too small (and I have small ears). The build quality is decent but the noise reduction is only so-so and noticably inferior compared to the Sony version (granted, these cost a lot less).Long story short, spend the extra money on the Sonys.
I bought this about one month ago. Everything seemed fine and then all of a sudden it seemed like the battery kept dying. Well batteries do not die after just being changed. Now I know this thing is junk. I have tried to contact seller with no luck. Hoping maybe for an exchange. Would like to disregard my previous positive rating. Shipping was fast but product is junk. Next time I will pay more for good quality.
I got the Zen V and I was very happy with it when I first got it, but after only 3 months the screen just went blank. I spoke to the two people who had the Zen when this happened and they told me that I am lucky it even turns on, because both of their Zens stopped working completly. I DO NOT recomend this product. An Ipod is the same price and from what I have heard a lot more reliable.
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.
Nearly worthless for its advertised purpose.1. The padding is very stiff and thin. Will do little to cushion an optical tube assembly.2. It is minimum length possible in the interior for its purpose (it is the one specified for the XT6 tube). Barely fits. Be carful not to touch the mirror mount's collimation screws when you are trying to put it in the "case".3. It should be a real treat to work on getting the ota back in the bag in the dark :)I think this product is unusual for Orion. It is simply an overpriced near useless thing to get a few more dollars out of you. Like I said, not usual for Orion. Do not judge their other products by this review.Alternative:Save the box your scope or ota came in, and use it.
Check this 3 principal facts amount others:1. You need topay (extra) for an optional modem in order to browse the Internet,apart of the initial (cost)2. Is a lie that is a full Internet Explorer experience, JavaScript animations don't work along another JavaScript BASICS. I download some LITLE pages to the equipment and it takes 45 seconds to render it each!3. It says that play MP3s, but even that they announce it as 32MB unit, in reality this have only space for 2 or 3 songs a top quality BUT this is not only the problem IT TAKES 18~20 RIDICULUS MINUTES per song to be downloaded to the device a top speed! so how to use it!Another things are: You need to download a files system update before use it or the machine will lose infromation, but if you reset the unit any patch must be reentered again! And all data is GONE.They say that it support AOL but no all features supported (they need to say 2% of the features are supported)They announced it as a Windows 2000 Professional for PocketPC, (Is really far a way for this point) this is just Windows CE 3.0 and is not a Pocket PC meaning that a PC is what in this days a PC means.They DANGERUSLLY compare it with the Pilot on speed processing. 20MHz of a Pilot vs 133MHz, all I can say is based on this relation. CE is 17 Times slower that PalmOS.The hardware is very nice but is just that the Software is ...My Conclution: The reality is that this a expensive and heavy device that can not offer any more that the Palm does. anything else is just a very good marketing exercise that at the end we have to pay for it.
Can't believe Microsoft released this crap software. The software was a real pain for me. Now my Zune software has trouble seeing the Zune player. Apparently other people are having the same problem as me reading the complaints in the internet. Even if i don't have this connectivity problem, I would still feel like beta tester for the Zune. You're gonna have problems if you reinstall Windows, reinstall Zune, or install the software on another computer. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I regret buying this crap. Go for the Ipod or Sandisk 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.
I have been a Prime Amazon customer for years and just bought the Delphi for my husband trying to sell him on buying from Amazon. The Delphi came in a box that was pushed in, packaging was on top not on sides which is where it was pushed in. The internal box was open, the bracket was missing the screen had fingerprints on it and it appeared used. Wow, what a disappointment. He was wanting to use it this week too and I said Oh Amazon will get it here and it will be great. I was wrong. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH PRODUCT AND DELIVERY.
After fairly thorough and methodical experimentation, this product used together with a wrt54GL running Tomato firmware provided no increase in range or signal strength when used as a directional antenna.
I have the same problems that the other reviewers have! Mine are going back also! Too bad I didn't read these reviews before I bought them!
Bad Customer Service by AMAZON.COM. I have asked AMAZON in several occassion to let me return this item since I got the wrong case for my daughter's MACBOOK but AMAZON has ignored my requests for a refund !!!!
I could receive no a.m stations. Only a few ham operators on short wave even after I bought an antenna. No police, fire, air , marine or foreign countries.jimohI could not recomend this radio to anyone.James I OHearn
Thought I could use the product to run a printer on a network without the ethernet. No success but don't feel bad...I tried three others including an Apple Express - all chocked somewhere in the configuration or network niceness.
I just got this adapter and tried it out. It absolutely does not work correctly! When plugged in properly, you can only hear sound through one ear. However, I discovered that upon moving it around, you may obtain sound in both ears but only when you just insert your headphone end about halfway. This means that it can work if you are very still and do not move at all, but as soon as you move, obviously the end of your headphones will come loose. The only reason I gave it even 2 stars is because I figured out a way for it to work, but IT IS NOT THE CORRECT WAY! In reality, this product is not even worth the three dollars I paid. Once again, DO NOT BUY!
Need this to hook up a left handed keyboard for an employee, but it didn't work. When I plugged it in, the key board had no power.
Its a great TV, good price for the size, but that low price hides the hidden cost.The $250 lamps. They last about year, (I got 18 months out of mine). You are essentially buying a $250 halogen lamp that should cost $50. So yah, its planned thing, a way for Toshiba to milk more money out of you. And any time they want to force you to buy a new TV all the need to do is stop making that lamp.Spend a bit more on a LCD TV, or another brand entirely.It does get 2 stars for being a good TV, as long as you pay the yearly "subscription" charge to use it.
"Quiet and cool: An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet." NOT!After twenty minutes, you will think you have a hair dryer and a vacuum cleaner on your desk. It also prevents my Kensington mouse from working.DON'T buy it!Mine is going back ASAP.
I go through a spindle every few weeks, so I've used just about every brand. I bought these Sony's for the first time a week ago, and I can say without a doubt I have never had more discs error during the burn process. Approximately 65% of my burns have failed with these. This is not at all what I've come to expect from this company.
Pros: Looks very well built, the plastic quality is good, battery compartment has rubber seal to provent water leak, so suitable for outdoor usage. The solar charges enough power to operate the device.Cons: Although, the device is running no problem, it does not work for pest repellance at all. I put is one feet under the tomato plant, the fruit was eaten the third day it was installed by chickmuk. Ok thinking maybe the tomoro is too delicious to resist for them. Move this near some plain plants, the next day, three plants were eaten to the root. Looks like it attract the animal come to here?
I received the binoculars in good condition. However, upon opening the box and trying out the product, it appears there was a manufacturing glitch. You see two of everything. No amount of adjusting will fix this flaw. I will be returning the binos to the company for a new pair. Once I get the new pair - I'll adjust my review accordingly.
Don't waste your time with this product--it has to be the single most worthless that certainly Linksys, and perhaps any company out there, sells, period.I'm very computer savvy and I how to configure networks, etc.I've gone through 6 of these...yes, SIX. Two of them were replaced by Linksys free of charge after I wasted over an hour each time on the phone with the Linksys tech support people. One of the others was a friend's they could never get working, and the other two I purchased new, after the original two I purchased didn't work.Worthless, completely worthless. I got ONE of these devices to work ONCE, for about two days. But even when it worked, if I left my computer for more than 20 minutes or so, when I came back, the bridge software utility would be stuck in whatever mode you left it in, forcing you to listen to your music either through your laptop speakers or your home stereo...whichever you had the utility set to last.I wasn't trying to do anything complicated either...everything was wired Ethernet, just my laptop and this worthless piece of junk. So there's no issues with wireless, etc.I cannot tell you how much grief this junk has caused me. When I gave up on this device (i.e., POS) the only tiny bit of satisfaction I could get came from literally bashing it into pieces on a concrete block.I beg you, please reconsider if you are thinking about purchasing this item. Yes, I know, there are plenty of people who praise it and say it's just great. But if you search around, for every person that praises it, you can easily find 5 that despise it. And I know it's only 20-40 [...], depending on where you purchase it from, but I promise you...it is not worth 40 cents, much less 40 [...].What I use now is the Logitech Squeezebox(tm) Duet. It's very pricey at a retail price of 399[...], but it is well worth it. There are probably other devices out there as well, cheaper. This thing has been rock solid for me for going on about 2 months now...no problems whatsoever. And the remote control is very nice.I could go on and on for days about this one but I will refrain. Yes, I am very ticked off about this product, but I'm not just a hothead ranting about something I couldn't get working after 10 minutes. I spent days on this thing and tried everything under the sun to get it (and 5 others) working.Last words: If you purchase this thing and it doesn't work, just remember what I told you. And this thing deserves a negative 4 star rating--I only selected one star because that's the lowest I could select.
i bought it during my recent trip to U.S and after 4 months suddendly stopped working...
Was looking for card w/ext antenna but this software was very incompatible with Windows XP and caused huge problems. Their tech support was clueless, and took their advice to uninstall. Bought an Orinoco Gold card works perfectly.
I have experienced the dreaded &quot;flashing H&quot; problem about 7 times (based on my usage of this camera this translate into a dissapointing 15% failure rate!!). What happens is that after inserting new film it goes to the unwind phase and then the H flashes on the LED display. I have been able to fix the problem a couple of time by fiddling with the battery (shoving it in and out a couple of times). Otherwise the whole role of film is wasted. This is a very serious problem. The camera failed on several occasions where I really need to get pictures. Ever since this happened, I always carry back up disposable camera. This shouldnt be necessary when you buy a camera (Its really a big joke!)
You can forget the whole promise of "dual" tuner card. I have an NVIDIA DualTV card, and that one works... this one only gives me one tuner output. It's garbage, and the company who sells this card on Amazon is garbage too. They wouldn't take my return.
I purchased a Nikon for my first camera, I just loved how you can take it anywhere, fits handy in your pocket and perfect size. I couldn't wait to take pictures but soon realized that the picture quality was great but as soon as the battery hit low the camera refused to hold my photo's. For my birthday I took over 100 photo's with a fresh battery but as soon as the battery was low all of them were lost. I was so devistated. The video feature is a nice thing too but the quality is very grainy and distorts people's faces. My friend has the identical camera to mine and his camera can have a low battery and maintain all its photo's. So maybe I just got the short end of the stick...but this was my first camera so its okay for starters...but if you love to take photo's be full aware that on a LOW BATTERY that it just might not want to hold them. A major plus I do give this camera is the capasity of capturing a close up image! That I'll give 5 stars to...everything else I'd have to say 2 stars!
i too recieved these with purchase of infinity speakers, and let me say that i'm glad i didn't pay the [...] list price that amazon shows. for a set of earbuds at that price (or any price above [...] bucks) they are horrible. the noise isolating feature does work, and they are comfortable enough, but the sound quality is lacking (again for a set of earbuds at this price point) if they were [...] bucks they would be awesome. sorry, but i'm going back to my bose earbuds, well worth the money there.
I bought this based on the few positive reviews. Since then - there seems to be a few more unhappy customers. I was thrilled to learn about the wireless transmitter - and hoped to use this for my mp3 player. However - it sounded terrible! On any channel. I tried it on my car and home stereo. No luck. The bass is distorted and the reception is extremely fuzzy. So I emailed CenDyne - and they have a form to fill out for a "Hard Drive" return - but nothing for the wireless transmitter. In addition their response forms force you to enter a logon and password each time to see the response. And they kept telling me to return the "Hard Drive." And gave me an RMA number for a "Hard Drive." Pretty soon I was almost convinced I did have a hard drive! I had no faith that returning the product to CenDyne would lead to anything but headaches. So I used the Amazon.com return form. Amazon.com rocks! No confusion - just a simple form - a paid return postage label was provided - and I was good to go. Good luck to you if you buy this - just hope you don't get a defective one!
I rarely give negative reviews on products I have purchased. But this is one of those occasions when it's appropriate. The battery fits my Panasonic PV-GS29 just fine. But when I first got this battery, it didn't accept a full charge. After using it a few times and recharging, it began to show a full charge on the meter of the camera. However it discharges rapidly and requires much more frequent charging than the original battery that came with the camcorder. I read on a few blog sites that occasionally a new Li-ion battery will give a false reading on the device's meter of being discharged. To correct this you are supposed to totally discharge the battery ONLY ONCE. Then make sure you recharge immediately to 100%. I tried this last night and the battery still does not retain a full charge even overnight. I have a Lenmar battery as well, that works as it should. I think I'll bite the bullet and spend the extra money on a Lenmar instead.
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.
Did not use this product with the MAC 100 motion light system. This card was sent as parts needed for light operation.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE OR ARE PLANNING ON UPGRADING TO VISTA!!!!! After buying a new computer with the latest and greatest OS I have had nothing but problems with this. It does not work. I start playing music and a short while later the sound cuts out and I have to restart windows. Not fun. Support is non-existant for this product. All you can find online is the download for the software, and there are no answers. You can forget about up to date drivers as they have not been updated from version 1.0 written in 2006. It also hurts your ears A LOT after about 15 minutes of wear.Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset
They don't stay put! I was just sitting at my desk working and they fell out multiple times. Very poorly designed, and terrible for 'active use.' Besides that they hurt my ears, probably from having to replace them multiple times and trying to get them to stay put.
I bought this cartridge because the title and description said it would work with a DELL All-in-One 962. This is false. It does not work with a DELL All-in-One 962. Refer to the correct part number rather than what it says it's supposedly compatible with.
This remote is crap. Only when this device was discontinued did somebody (obviously a Samsung suckup) update the product description to include things like "wont work with every model" and crap like that. They deleted the "has macros" business, but a little too late. Many people, like myself, purchased this remote because it promised macros. I've emailed Samsung over 20 times now without a response. Bitter? You bet. And I AM NOT gonna let this go!! The positive (5-star) feedback also is from Samsung shill. Hell, 2 of the five star ratings were from people who don't even own the thing. I dare anyone to find a manufacturers website for product specs on this remote. It doesn't exist. Axession (by Samsung) is just a myth. And as much as they think this remote is in their past, Samsung Corp hasn't seen the last of this remote yet. Class action anyone?
For the price, I guess its good. but connectivity was very bad. I could not even a good signal strength in the next room. I had to reload the access point every day. Support (waiting on line for over 1 hour with them) told me I should upgrade the fimware, which I did. Then everything went crazy, Linksys would not retain my configuration or IP address. So I called support and they suggested another file. still same thing. so finally fed up and returned it and got a netgear mr314 (which was the same price as only a access point, on sale), which so far has no problems and gives better range. I go outside my house i stilll have signal.
this product arrived with empty batteries, no refils.my friend bought it from the original web site and he got an extra clip board for free.
I bought this for my mom who wanted to hook up her TV in the bedroom to her satellite TV without running a new wire. The distance from the transmitter to the receiver was well within the specified range, but the sound and video quality we absolutely terrible. I read the other reviews, but sometimes people's experiences are different, so I figured I would give it a try. One sure thing about Amazon.com,. if one is dissatisfied, they take good care of you with their return policy.While I regret buying the product because it did not work as advertised, I DO NOT regret ordering through Amazon.com because they really take care of their customers.
This device is awesome. It feels solid, the interface is relatively easy to use (although not as easy as browsing a hard-drive, as you are forced to Genre categories, etc). The design of the hardware is also cool. I use this for recording meetings and discussions, and it works great. One click to start a voice recording. Oh man do i want to keep this mp3 player!But, i will be returning it. Why?Napster is required to really make it useful.Yes, you can use Media Player 9 to transfer songs (but not delete). You can use Media Player 10 to transfer tracks and delete tracks. But you can't organize the songs, and you cant create the playlists for the 920 and upload them. This is a problem because after retagging and renaming files and uploading multiple times, i still cannot get it to put the 34 chapters of an audio book in the right order. [if anyone else can, please post a review with details]You can manually create playlists with the player itself, but it's a pain. Plus, only the first 10 or so characters of the title/track are shown, and so you have to rename everything before uploading so you can determine what order they're supposed to be in. And this nearly defeats the purpose of having the forced sort by artist/title/genre.(It is important to note that these are audio book tracks ripped from a cd, not purchased through Audible, which has it's own software, that is _required_ to load their books onto the player)I am not 100% sure of what you can do with the Napster software. It supposedly can create playlists (which would fix their stupid track order problem). Why don't I know?Becase NO menu item or functionality will work in this software unless your "logged in" to napster! I refuse to sign up for napster (and be forced to use a credit card for a "trial" subscription, and try and get it cancelled after my "free month"). That is a little too beyond my privacy requirements.On a side note, if you are buying this, make sure you have, or buy, another set of headphones. The ones that come with this have no low range, and the cord is barely long enough to reach from my ears to the device clipped to my belt and i can't turn my head.And another side note, this does not have a standard USB connection so you have to use the provided charger/usb connector. (This would be annoying, but since you have to use all the proprietary software anyway, you're probably going to be doing the transferring from the same computer.)Oh so close, yet oh so useless.
This print has all the good features but can not print since it jams paper on each page. I have to hand feed it page by page. I have tried to clean it according to manufacture's description. But it does not help. Something is ver wrong with its designe. Unless you do not mind to hand feeding it, try everything to avoid this print. Seriously. Good luck.
ordered a dual link got a single link. emailed, sent back to get the right product and have never got it back.Been two months now. How do you mess that up?
I have never been a huge fan of reviews, I do read them because I feel that people are honest about the products they buy. However, several tests that I have found showed that this Escort 8500 x50 was better than the Valentine1. So I bought it upon many reviews that I read on this site as well as tests done by outside sources.I owned the product for a total of 3 weeks... I dont even know where to begin. It has many programmable features which is nice and it dims and you can see the screen in the dark(unlike the Valentine1). However there are several things that turned me away that made me sell it so quick. First, I have never had so many false alarms in my life. I would start my car in the driveway no where near any sort of store or any other car with a detector or even a police vehicle, and I was getting multiple bands and multiple sources of radar. Just sitting in the driveway I had K, Ka, and X bands all at the same time on "Expert Mode". It began to get frustrating and had to drive around with it on silent. After a 2 days of this, brand new from the box I called Escort directly and they said that it could be different radio towers in the area. I tried to believe them, but 3 days later and driving to and from Washington never got any better. Called Escort again, very unhelpful and unwilling. In the end I sent it to them to have it repaired.8 days later I received my so called "fixed" item and began to use it again. Worked great for 3 days before the same thing. So I up and sold it, nearly spent 400$ and only got back 200$ after selling it.About a month later I got a speeding ticket and really wished I would have had a radar detector. I started looking around again and so many people have swore by the Valentine1 that I needed to at least try it. So I did.3 days after it arrived I was driving up I-5 just north of Seattle in the Lynnwood area and got a shot of a pretty weak Ka band, I slowed down to the speed limit and got in the middle lane. Seconds later another blast of Ka, pointing ahead this time a bit stronger. Now the V1 has arrows pointing side, front and rear. So we are nearing an overpass and I pick up 3 Ka bands all in front. I could see only 1 officer however on the overpass, we drive by and naturally it goes to the rear but I still had 3 on my bogey counter and now blinking ahead and rear so I knew the worst was to come. After everyone saw this they began to speed up but I didn't. Just to the top of the hill near the next off ramp sat 6 police cars picking people off one by one. And if it had not been for the V1 I would have been toast. No other detector could have saved me. I have had my V1 for 6 months and at least 3 tickets avoided.If I had to do it all over again I would have just listened to all my friends and gone with the V1 instead of the Escort. The blue Escort is only $50 cheaper than the V1 and with the V1 such better protection and alot more features and security. I have had both the V1 is the BEST, and I sincerely mean that when I say the BEST radar/laser detector in the world.
I had an ipod for about a year that I use to listen to in my truck using a cassette adapter. Everything was peachy until I bought a new car that didn't have a cassette player. So, I made the mistake of buying the iTrip to compensate. At first, the iTrip seemed to work OK, but it sometimes needed to be reset. That was on the first day. On the second day the iTrip was even more sensitive and required more resetting. On the third day it had to be reset every other second and refused to work in some parts of town. Then it just quit working all together. In a misguided belief it wasn't connected properly, I pushed down on the top of the iTrip gently exploiting a weakness I wasn't aware of in my ipod mini's headphone jack. It took me a few days to realize that my iPod was now broke and pretty much useless to me. So, not only did the iTrip not work, it caused my $250 dollar iPod to brake just as it's warranty ran out. Avoid the iTrip and the iPod like the plague.
Product is very flimsy and cheaply made. Two fans work and one fan only works for a few seconds every time it's turned on. I recommend investing in something different.
I bought one. It died over the space of a few days. I replaced it w/ another. It wouldn't even turn on. HP tech support cannot deal w/ a hardware problem (the machine could be spitting flames out the air vents and they'd tell you to reinstall XP).Their checklist for every problem says reinstall first. The first thing you do for that is reformat the hard drive. That's 3 hours w/ this sytem. You have to hang up and call back when it's done. This gives you a new tech support person, who talks you thru the reinstall from that point. If you're having a hardware problem, the reinstall probably fails. They look up your new problem. The checklist says to reinstall. The first step is to reformat the hard drive, so call them back in 3 hours. Rince and repeat.I replaced it w/ another brand that is working fine. HP sucks. One star is generous, but it's the lowest I could go.
Hi,The product is not suggested. Very Very poor image quality. Not worth for money i spent. Friends who see me online cannot recognise my face.No improvement after changing various setting also.No more.
I bought two,one for me,one for my son. He is so disappointed, and I'm very upset. I'm happy I only opened one. I guess you really have to be computer saavy to use this thing. The instructions are useless, the software didn't upload, and I have Windows XP so I know that wasn't the issue. Unless you are a computer whiz, save your money. I wanted one for the both of us. Guess, my son will only have one because now I have to go find a more expensive and user friendly one.
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 tried everything to get it started but did not scan!I finally called a Senior Tech @ Konica Minolta imaging andhe claims item could be defective, so I sent it back.Nervous about re ordering another Dimage and having a problem with this item, I purchased a Canon CanoScan 8400f two days later and I have no problems at all! So I was never able to seehow good it could have been, Oh well.
fits ok but when using people on other end have a hard time hearing me so i doind even try to use it. DOES NOT WORK FOR ME!!
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.
The Garmin C340 is "a good product." BUT, it is currently NOT "state of the art". For almost the same price you can get the Garmin C530. The C530 has a brighter screen. And, just as important, the C530 has a "Sirf" receiver. With the "Sirf" receiver the C530 can "acquire sattlites" even inside my house---where before with an i3 I could not. And, I shopped around finding several places that sell the C530 for about $465. If you send me an email, if Amazon will allow it, I'll tell you where I found this lower price! Email:boland7214@aol.PS: Yes, it's true the C530 does NOT have "voice recognition" announcing the upcoming street name. But, do you really need it? I don't miss voice recognition because the SAME INFORMATION is PRINTED on TOP of the C530 screen in BIG LETTERS. If you can read you WILL know what is the next street---you HAVE to look at the GPS anyway to see where to turn...so just READ the next street. It's "no problem" in my opinion.Afterword: Stop! I have to tell the truth. My C530 just "died"----wont't start up! I'll let you know what happens later.AfterAfterword: As of Nov. 1, 2007: The FACTS are as above plus I am PLEASED to report that my C530 that "died" was replaced FREE by Garmin and for over a year now it has worked VERY WELL at home here in California and during three LONG trips to NYC, DC, and Orlando. I LOVE the thing! But, the price on these has come WAY down! With the prices much lower, I now recommend Garmins latest such as The Nuvi 270 and Garmin C570---both of which include the North America maps and the European maps for a VERY reasonable price---and they have "voice recognition of street names" which I admit is a good feature----not mandatory but useful when there are several freeway or street exits close to each other. OK, stop the mean attacks in the "comments section" and go someplace and have some fun, ok? :o)
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.
The Panasonic KX-TS3282B was unacceptable to me because it lacked some very basic features that I am surprised the manufacturer missed. The KX-TS328B is a 2 line phone with caller ID capability. However, I was shocked to learn there is no light in the caller ID window so the user can see the incoming number in the window. Therefore, the user is required to use external lighting to view information in the window. In addition, as a desk phone, the instrument lies very flat on a desk top requiring the user to look down on the keyboard when making or answering calls. Having the face of the phone (numbers and caller ID window) on an angle would make it easier to use the phone from a sitting position. It may seem these problems are small inconveniences. However, if one is making and/or answering 20 or 30 calls a day, the this phone presents a problem. There are other problems with the phone. However, these two problems are directly responsible for my returing the product and purchasing a different phone that is more "user friendly". Livingston S. Francis
I had been a Patriot Memory fan, thinking they made great quality mem. I was wrong. I had thoroughly tested the Extreme Performance card and found it ran well under 60x on USB 2.0 xfers to my puter, it specs at 133x.On my Ex Perf 2GB sD card, the lock fell OUT after somehow locking first. I never did get my card unlocked and couldn't retrieve the over 400+ pics I had shot to it. If you want to read how bad cust. svc can get, read on... read on...9/14/2006 I called and spoke to DL, he needed pics of card and e-mail, so I sent to him... along w/ name, part #, etc.9/25/2006 I get response from CG, that RMA is accepted and DL will contact me to give me RMA #.Between 9/25-11/17 I contact Patriot about 4 times and can't anywhere: "I'll need your RMA number" I don't have one, I'm trying to get one. "Then you'll need to talk to RMA dept." I NEED to speak to DL or CG... "If you don't have an RMA you'll need to RMA dept...11/17/2006 I reach CG on phone. I send her long e-mail (cc: DL) saying this never processed, DL didn't issue RMA. I put name, addy, phone, part number on e-mail requesting RMA.CG fwds e-mail to DL. Here's DL's e-mail response: "Can you tell me the RMA # so I can have RMA dept. look into this for you."My response (ALL CAPS and BOLD): I don't have one, I'm awaiting RMA # from you. I included a suggestion he should actually read the message he responded to and such...DL's response: I will need some information to start, name, addy, phone, part #... Once I have I will start the process of an RMA for you...My response (ALL CAPS, BOLD and RED... plus I included threads to EVERY e-mail to date): You've got to be kidding me... I've included all this in every e-mail already today.Now I call Patriot. I ask to speak to RMA supervisor, to find out DL is ABOVE the RMA supervisor! So I ask for the President... I actually get a VP (I think?), LH. I send him 4 e-mails, each with threads and responses.LH: this isn't how we want to do business. Send to my attention I'll make sure you're taking good care of for your troubles.I ask if after 3 months of hassles he'd consider upgrading me to a 4GB card. He says he'll take good care of me.12/21 I get a (new? I don't know) 2GB card in the mail with no apology, NO UPC for future warranty, just a card in a clear plastic sD case. I paid $80 for my original 2GB PatMem Ex Perf card 9 months ago... 14 weeks! Over three months to RMA, lost photos, hassles, idiocy. Never again, Patriot. Never.
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.
this is actually 1x-4x, if you've got a recorder that takes 4x, this will not work. seller (ANTOnline)also refused to refund money.
I am running a Dell XPS T450 at 450 MHz with 96Mb RAM (which meets the minimum requirements, although the software did alert me that my level of RAM was not enough for optimal performance) and Windows 98.The software kept freezing at 81% during installation which prompted a call to HP support. After a very very long call, a FedEx'ed CD from HP with new software and some Google searches, I found out that this is not uncommon among users with low end or old computers. The installation never really finishes. All I could do was force quit the installation application and restart the computer.Most functions worked -- the scanner scanned to the computer, the memory card bays in the front loaded to the computer and I could erase memory cards while in the bays from the computer. The copier and fax machines worked well, but they are not routed through the CPU to function. All that did not work was the print function, which is still the most important function.The software is a little primative as well.The print quality was very good, especially when printing onto photo paper, and the option to print directly from memory cards is fantastic.If it wasn't for the installation issues, I would definately keep this machine.
This item did not help with my problem. I will keep it and press on. I was trying to use it to hookup an external keyboard for a laptop. My laptop rejected it.
I won't add to what's already been said about sound quality -- I agree; it's outstanding.My Shure 530's have been in use all day, every day. They're plugged in to an iPod or else they're plugged in to a cell phone with Shure's adapter/ microphone. Why carry a second hands-free device when you've spent all that money already?They're resting in my ear canal, just like you'd expect. I'm not "hard" on them -- no yanking them around. No leaving them in a tangled pile at the bottom of the briefcase. They're either in my ears, or neatly coiled.BUT THE INSULATION HAS PULLED AWAY AT BOTH ENDS -- THE EAR BUD END, AND THE JACK END -- LEAVING BARE WIRE EXPOSED, AND LEAVING THE WIRE ITSELF AS THE ONLY MECHANICAL STRENGTH. I'VE HAD TO REINFORCE WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE -- UGLY, AWKWARD, EMBARRASSING! BUT IT'S EITHER THAT OR SPEND ANOTHER $400 TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN.HOW CAN YOU CHARGE THIS MUCH, DELIVER THIS MUCH SOUND QUALITY, AND STILL HAVE THE TERRIBLE RUGGEDNESS/ RELIABILITY THAT I'VE EXPERIENCED?
I've had he chance to use one for a few hours now, and in that time I've still not gotten used to the lack of a real scroll wheel. The unit really shows its weakness when compared directly hand to hand with the 30GB iPod...though that's not my iPod of choice.It sucks that it doesn't work with the Windows Media Player, but requires yet an additional application to be installed. I knew it was incompatible with iTunes and Microsoft's own Plays for Sure...so all other major stores and subscription services don't work with it, but not being integrated with Windows Media Player is just mind bogglingly lame.The possible advantages over the iPod in theory weren't that was in reality. I found none of my favorite radio stations where able to get any decent reception, and even those stations with reception had static when I moved with the unit.Wireless has no purpose whatsoever other than letting someone else with Zune sample a song before buying...this of course requires finding someone with a Zune, negotiating the transfer, and then waiting for it to occur. I'd prefer to let someone simply jack into my iPod, burn them a CD or point them to the iTunes Store.Yes, the unit is ugly. Get over it. I don't care how it looks when it's in my pocket cranking out tunes. One nice feature that I'd give it is that the display is mirror like enough to actually use as such when turned off. This is like using the back of an iPod as a mirror.
This device works ok, but my USB keyboard will not work through it. Strange.... Everything else seems to work fine. The USB ports themselves are kind of cheap and it may be wise to be gentle with it. However, I think it is a good buy for the money if you can get everything to work.
I have had this camera about 6 months and have had to return it twice so far for the same repair, without any explanation or recourse of requesting a replacement. I use the camera for my work so two to three weeks per repair is pretty disruptive to my schedule. Quick shots are out of the question since the camera is ultra sensitive to any tremor, and I must always use a tripod.
Well I was wowed by the claims this camera made despite my better judgement of how little performance one gets out of supposed convergence devices. I just hapeened to be traveling in Thailand and needed botha a camera and MP3 Player. I payed double what is being quoted online about 3 months ago - but I knew and didnt care at the time because it was cheaper and more convenient than buying two devices.I have experienced two major issues with this camera: first at least with mine the flash photos outdoors at night are full of gohst bubbles while the video mode in low light outdoors is relatively good, Secondly it was ridiculously difficult to get MP3s onto the camera from websites overseas( I havent tried at home). Several internet cafe workers were unable to make it work ( one was but he was a "specialist" called in from a neighbor cafe) and the people at t he MP3 ( ok "illegal") megastores in Cambodia and elswhere were equally clueless. Im really saying that if you think you can easily solve your travel media problems buying this "device" and your not an on the go techwise type forget. I might be ignorant about the MP3 part but t here is no excuse for the crappy flash shots . I really dont understand people saying that t he flash is good unless mine is just malfunctioning.I f you must buy it , buy it a t home , learn how to use , load it up and make sure you can take it back and have tiem to buy something else before you go. I should mention a third issue: HEAT--this thing generates alot of heat all on its own and your supposed to use it in less than tropical daytime heat. All these heat isssues in a black camera in a black leather case. i was sur e I had burned the thing out twice but it turned out to be just a loose battery. Anyway I know Im not tech savy so if your not dont think this thing is as easy and fun and versitile as it sounds.
I am very disappointed with this portable device. I bought it primarily to download audiobooks from commercial audio book sellers or from a libary system in Oregon which rents downloaded books for 10 days. I have discovered that because of the Ipod's proprietary software, programs used by the library system and some of the major on-line audio book sellers cannot be downloaded to that unit. Even such common files as Windows Media Files are not downloadable. THe WMF software for syncing files does not recognize the presence of the "portable device".
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.
Hi,this product doesn't work with Nortel Contivity Client, and from what I've read the problem is the same using anothers vpn clients.Regards,I&ntilde;aki.
I was given this PCI adapter (version 1) by someone who had it for a while but couldn't get it to work.I downloaded the drivers from Netgear's website and installed them, then install the adapter. Windows XP (with SP2) detected it, loaded the drivers and prompted for my router's (Linksys WRT54G) WEP code. It has worked consistently for a week now without any dropped signals - that's the good part.Unfortunately, the signal strength is always low in spite of being just one room away from the router - that's the bad part. This could be due to the antenna being located on the back of the PC and obstructed by the PC case. If your PC is located far from the router (or you hate to open up your PC), I wouldn't recommend buying this unit. I have a second PC in the same room hooked up to a D-Link DWL-G122 wireless USB adapter and it consistently gets good to excellent signal strength.Setting up the D-Link USB device was easy right out of the box. It costs less, comes with a cradle (attached to a USB cable) that can be moved around to locate the optimal spot where signal strength is strongest. Highly recommended if you have more than 1 PC/laptop and want to easily connect the wireless adapter to any one of them.
I have sent two messages to this vendor asking for an answer and have received none. This Palm Pilot that I purchased does not fit into my cradle for synchronizing. Even tho it looks just like my Palm Pilot. I have asked if they have a cradle that will fit this palm Pilot. Thank you.
I purchased the D-Link DIR-615 router and "matching" DWA-642 adapter thinking I would get better range and signal compared to my Linksys wireless G router and boy was I wrong. First, the 642 adapter has a driver that constanly causes GPF errors when the adapter is not in my laptop, you know, the one where it wants to collect information and send to Microsoft. I got on with tech support and they had me download the latest driver which fixed the GPF error but did little to improve the ability to connect to the router establishing a "link". The 642 has been EOL'd as of last fall and replaced by a 652 which I am hoping to get from D-Link's support once my purchase is beyond 30 days old where they will warranty it. So far, this adapter/router combination has proven to have less range than my Linksys G. Unless the 652 can resolve this problem, this purchase was a complete waste of time. My laptop is Windows XP SP 3.
I'm very disappointed in the sound quality of these headphones. They are waterproof, but sound muffled.
"Noise Canceling" definition on the Web = A technology that reduces the background noises but enhances the sound.What Philips HN100 has?- reduce background noise = NO,- enhance the sound = NO,- humming noise = YES, when "Noise Canceling" is ON,- bass/treble = very little,- suitable for MP3 player = NO, in fact even without the "Noise Canceling" you have to turn volume on your MP3 player to the MAXIMUM(yes, like 25/25 on my Creative Zen Xtra).
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.
This product was purchased as a christmas gift and was a real disappointment when the software that was included did not allow the unit to sync. Sync is the process which allows media to be downloaded from the PC or laptop to the Zune unit. I installed the software on both a desktop PC as well as a laptop PC and the result was the same in that the Zune was never detected by the PC. Both of these PC's are running microsoft windows XP.Bottom line is that the Zune is not useable which is an extreme disappointment especially for a child who had hoped to receive this for christmas.Therefore, BEWARE when you purchase refurbished electronics as software is tricky and if not up to date can cause problems. I will never purchase refurbished again.
I was disappointed in the quality of these earbuds. They don't stay in your ear and they are cumbersome to handle; the noise canceling control box are pulling on the earbuds and make the fall out.After 3 weeks of light use the left earbud stopped working, and I lost one of the adapters, no replacements are available for these earbuds. Don't waste your money on them
Having a compaq R3230us thought this would work. It did not. Does not work with all of the 3000 series. Had no problems returning it.
Its network cards were a poor fit, each taking 5 times the normal time to install them in the machine. The LAN software only has email support, and it was slow and poor. Both machines were running Windows 98. Frequent reboots now plague both, clients often fail to find the server.Most game programs seem to have problems using the connection. The only thing running with success are basic browsers.Overall, a complete waste of money.
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.
These speakers sound great. If you are buying them for your PC and have a 5.1 soundcard, they are an amazing deal for the money.However, if you bought them for the reason I did, stay clear. I bought these speakers to be used with my DVD player / game consoles to get 5.1 surround for fairly cheap. However, aside from hooking them up to a PC, this is really not realistically possible. No Dolby Digital or DTS decoding, which means in a lot of cases, namely with an Xbox, you can't get true 5.1 sound, just their "matrix" 5.1 which is basically stereo sound that is supposed to sound like 5.1 but in reality doesnt at all. I have them hooked up to my DVD player right now, and basically all they do is provide clearer and louder stereo sound than my built in TV speakers do.The cords on the rear speakers are a tad short, but this is easy to fix at radio shack and you wont end up spending any more than $15 on wires / couplers to extend them.The bass is uncontrollably loud at all times, even when it is turned down to its lowest setting. We turn the bass all the way down, and it can still be heard very loudly in the next room over.Don't get me wrong, these speakers sound amazing. If you are buying them for your PC, go for it, they offer a lot of bang for your buck, and aside from the uncontrollable bass, they produce solid sound. If you are buying these for a home theater setting or for use with Xbox or PS2, I would recommend looking into a different set.EDIT: Monique's review as an answer to mine is correct. You can get true 5.1 from most DVD players with these speakers, but in order to do so, you must spend and extra $200+ on a reciever / amplifier. Mostly, I wanted them for my PS2 / Xbox, and these speakers dont really help with that unless you spend a lot of extra money. If you are looking to get speakers to work with PS2 / XBox, get speakers that have an optical input...both systems have an optical output port, and this provides the best sound.
I've owned several of the MS ergonomic keyboards. I decided to pick this one up to see how much difference there was compared to the older models. For one, people say the keys are quite easy to press, it is, slightly. The keys are quiet but the depression of the keys are a little bit harder than the previous models.The thing I hate the most is when you're typing and the keys are hard to press or you have to hit the keys at a certain angle in order for it to go down and register.This 4000 model, the keys are soft yet you have to hit the keys a little bit harder for it to go down. The wireless optical pro kit that has a ergo keybord like this is much softer meaning all you have to do is slightly tap the keys and you're good to go.I think I may be one of thee most pickiest people when it comes to keyboards. I just cannot stand typing on keyboards that have keys that are hard to press. I do not understand how everyone goes about their day to day activities and this not even bothers them one bit. Anyhow, I give it two stars. The design is nice but the keys are hard to press which mean you have to hit the keys that much more harder. I'm going to return it to where I bought it from and stick with the wireless ergo keyboard for now.
This product may be great in areas with weak signals, but my experience was different through no fault of the product. When our tv hdtv tuner was having difficulty pulling in PBS and ABC, I thought it could be weak signals. Long story short, the problem lies with the tv tuner, as we tested other tuners (TIVO and a DVD recorder) using the same OTA antenna --- no problems. The unit actually did little to change reception from those two stations. Thus, we returned it. Ironically, after the DTV transition, both problem stations migrated their hdtv signals to a different frequency and now there are hardly any reception problems.
We were NOT told that though it will accommodate two phones, it will not CHARGE two phones simultaneously. THAT was the purpose of having TWO plugs!! Glad it was inexpensive!!
Pentax Optio W30 7.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical ZoomThis is a very bad camera!! The shutter release is very slow and the camera writes slowly to the card. The screen on the back is poor. I had to use the camera in manual to have my images correctly exposed. I also had to use the adjust the white balance manually. The lens is slow in regards to f-stop and the photos seem to be grainier even at an ISO of 64. The focus is slow also.I'm a professional sports and travel photographer. I have several Canon professional SLR's and a Canon Power Shot SD1000. I bought the Pentax because it could be taken in the water. Although the Canon Power Shot is not waterproof it is a much better camera then the Pentax. It writes quicker to the card, the shutter release is quicker, the screen is more accurate as far as color and there is no need to manually adjust exposure or white balance. The prints from the SD1000 are wonderful. I can blow them up to 17X25 with very little noise. I'm very pickie about my prints and do many large prints for my own art shows.Amazon screwed up with the delivery time for this camera and the extra batteries I order for this camera. I had to cancel my Amazon order and order directly from Amazon's reseller so I could have the camera in time for a photo trip. I had to pay the reseller extra so I could get the camera in time for my trip. I hope I can return this camera. Or maybe sell it back to Amazon. Leighton O'Connor
This cable does NOT fit kodak as listed. I know have useless cable and still can't connect via usb to pc.
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.
Amazon is bundling the wrong battery with the Panasonic Lumix FZ18.The correct battery is the CGA-S006
I am using this to open a pick up truck tool box. I had one (inexpensive) that I had left over from when I was in the business.. probable cost under $2.00.. It worked fine for the last 2 years, but did not open every time lately. So I lubricated the hinges and release mechinism, ran new 12V line and a new ground using 12 Ga wire.. Then installed this item.. It works the same as the one I replaced. if I use a mini bungy installed on the opposite side It does OK.. but so did the one I removed. I would estimate the pressure needed to be around 2#.. I thought a HD one would pull up to 10#.. I am not happy about this purchase. As I have a tonneau cover over the truck bed, it is important that this would work. Also the deivery took longer than stated as it went from Ca to denver to Tuscon to Los Cruces then here.. This was not the sellers fault, but since I was checking often for it, and the PO is 15 miles away.. It ate up a few gallons of diesel.After using this peoduct for months..and having to use the mini bungy to allow it to work.. here in January it failed completely. The bungy was to give it more thrust, so was not working against it.. But now it has frozen up entirely.. so will have to reinstall the one that had been on there before..and still use the bungy.. So this purchace was for nothing !! Am in the same position that I was..
This is an OK mp3 player. Since day one I have had problems creating playlists on it,...and by that I mean that it CANT BE DONE! I have tried everything but I am stuck to playing just random which sucks if you have an audio book on it. Anyway pretty freakin huge capacity Im not even close to filling (wishing I just went with the ipod mini which was 20 bucks more). Ummm the control system is pretty much whack compared to ipods roller-wheel. Also If I dont touch it for a day or so, the next time I turn it on it takes about 30 minutes or more to boot up and be ready to play.....pain in my eye.Another thing is that this player is HUGE compared to even the normal sized ipod. You might as well be carrying around a walkman. One good thing though is the fact that you can EXPORT tracks too, the ipod does not. I just got a new PC and loaded my entire library lickety-split. But since I have a PC now, which is the epicenter of my media, that feature doesnt matter anymore...PROS;-big capacity-export capable-bludgeoning tool if necessary-cheapCONS;-Size of small brick-impossible to create playlists, and if you try it will seize and die-crappy navigation tools-booting time in excess of 30 mins sometimes-software pretty crappy compared to itunes-with belt clip on it looks like cinderblock painted to look like an ice cream sandwich-crappy-stupid-wish I just got a small, sleek, more "chick-attracting", playlist having, better ipod mini.
I bought this b/c it was quite inexpensive. It programmed very easily and I loved it, as it worked with all my components.Then, I dropped it ONCE, and it hasn't worked well since. grrr
This pair seemed great when it arrived. I had read some reviews about how Nikons arrived and weren't collimated. Mine were, so I was relieved. They arrived late November. They were even in good sharp focus last Thursday, but today, 3 days after the warranty is up, they are no longer collimated. I didn't drop them or treat them any differently during the last few days. Now I will find out about Amazon, and how they back up their sales. That was another area of concern I had from reviews when I bought. But the price lured me to take a chance. Anybody got contact info for Amazon customer complaints? Scrolling to the bottom of the site, I don't see contact info for complaints.
You may have a false sense of security with this antistatic pad. In my case there was a loose connection somewhere in the cable. I connected a meter and discovered a break in the line.If you have this product, be sure to check the cable.
This came as a bundle with some camera stuff I bought. At first I thought it was the external flash that I was using these for, but then I tried some alkaline batteries and the flash worked. Other reviewers except the one good one (hmmm) say basically the charger sucks. I'm trying to salvage the batteries with another charger. My order was botched up between Amazon and Adarama so without going into detail I'm screwed. Hope the batteries work. This charger is headed to a U.S. landfill. Thanks for another Chinese made quality item.
First off... I have had the Fuji Finepix F150, 5 meg pixel camera, it took very dark pictures! Even with flash, I tired to correct using different exposure settings with no avail! You can see by the example pictures taken by this Finepix E900 they are not colorful, lack of detail, all sightly out of focus and dark outside too. The only difference between the two cameras is the 9 mega pixel...it might as well be 100 mega pixel for a camera that is under standard to Nikon or Canon at about 6 mega pixels. Beware of this camera if you want good quality in focus, great color pictures! I do suggest the Canon line, SD 630 or 600 for about $200 to $250. you will not be disappointed... judge by the pictures ordinary people take! Don't be fooled by other reviews.. seeing is believing!
Not plug and play at all, so if your not the type of person who like to read instructions you will never get this thing to do all the ad say's it can do.
This camera has been the most awful I have ever owned.Horrible blurry pictures and I have tried many types of film.Goes through batteries very fast, and now the flash has stopped working. I will never purchase FujiFilm brand again.
I have owned three SanDisk Sansa M240 models that store 1GB. The first one I purchased with a in store warranty, but the player did not work right out of the box. So I took It back and got a second Sansa which developed an intermittent short within two months causing sound quality to diminish significantly. I took the second Sansa back and cashed in my warranty on a third SanDisk Sansa m240 1GB along with buying a second in store warranty. In two months my third SanDisk Sansa m240 developed the same intermittent short. I'll cash in my warranty on a different player this time.
With a Verbatim branded mini DVD-RW disc being used, this message pops up EVERYTIME when the camcorder starts up. And it stays up to 7 seconds before it disappears. Can you imagine how annoying is that?
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.
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.
To summarize what everyone else pointed out but I ignored:* this unit runs very very hot* this unit just stops working every few days and requires a full restart which _may_ make it work again.Don't get it. You'll worry in the back of your mind about the heat, and you'll be irritated with the constant reboots.
1st It says it plays divx and windows media discs. well it does 'kinda'. out of my 50 or so movies (that all play perfect in my $49 jvc) it has played maybe 10 of them and that was after it loaded for a long time and then skips and jumps through out the movie.2nd It says its rear speakers are wireless, but you will need to buy a wireless card which took a bit just to track down then it turns out it will cost you another $150.
not impressed with sound quality. battery life with batteries suck too. it would nice if they actually worked. not happy with speakers
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 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.
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.
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).
The image provided when connecting a Dell Inspiron 8200 to a Sony 23" LCD HDTV was "shaky." In the end, a similar cable (though 6' instead of 10') from Radio Shack worked well.
I've had these for a little while, and there horrible. Buy something else. My reasons: The sound quality isn't as good as most headphones out their, the sound sounds muffled with too much bass, also there extremely uncomfortable. It feels like my ears are suffocating or something. its hard to describe. If you need a new pair, u should steer away from these.
Does not work properly. When connected to phone, can't put it in all the way, has to be half way out or you can't hear. It cuts out in the middle of conversation if you move.
This is something like one I bought in the early 1990's. However, the sounds are not relaxing and the glasses actually burned my face a bit. Suggest you try something else for relaxation.
I got this keyboard like what many others had in mind: To relieve or prevent carpal tunnel syndrome that comes with straight keyboards. At first, this keyboard was fantastic and it immediately relieved my wrist pain. However, two years later, I have actually gone back to my old Apple Wireless Keyboard because the ergonomic one feels decidedly 'spongy.' In other words, typing doesn't feel crisp, but rather mushy and requires a lot of force to type. It becomes quite fatiguing when writing long essays, or if you have to type for a living, like a software engineer or aspiring writer. You may like it at first, to relieve your pain, but may find yourself going back to 'crisper' keyboards to combat typing fatigue.Sidenote: I've also disassembled and air-pressure canned my keyboard clean, and it still feels mushy. I'm not sure if it was mushy when I first got it, but it is definitely mushy two years after getting it. My wife noticed the difference immediately; it may have taken me a little longer to get around to it.
the laptop only recognizes it as a usb 2.0. the actual speed is no faster than usb 1.1. I've tried burning dvds, uploading flash drives and ipods. the device did not accomplish the job any faster than my usb 1.1.maybe i don't have the right driver. in which case, the driver cd they include also sucks. it is nothing more than a compilation of all of the possible drivers that work for this specific hardware. difficult to figure out which driver is the right one.also, the ac adapter is not included. the power plug included has a usb plug at the end. you'd have to use one of your own usb to power the darned thing.if i am the one at fault for not using the device friendly, then these people are at fault for not being user friendly.
While this is a well built PS, don't be fooled by the "silencer" moniker. It's not silent by any means. I bought it to replace an Antec TruePower that I thought was bad and was disappointed at how loud the fan was.There are too few power connectors, but I have many devices, including an extra case fan. This PS does not appear to control fan speed. It may have some circuitry that quiets itself, but it did not manifest itself while I had it installed.I took it out and sold it elsewhere. Bought another Antec, which has PS controlled "fan only" power connectors.
"The Plug" offers VERY poor balance across the sound spectrum, they are very bass heavy/boomy, resulting in a very muddy sound. Unless you listen to your music with the bass turned ALL the way up, I suggest looking elsewhere. Also, the acoustic tube is far too rigid and can scratch/gouge your ear canal. Overall, a poor choice.
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 paid $65 for this pack and the quality is terrible. Not sure how long it had been sitting in storage before they sent it to me. Please do not waste your money. Do not buy this item.
Sounds repetitive, but it's true: worked for one month, then even with a new bulb, it didn't. I know it's getting power, because the power light is on, but no zap-o-matic. I agree with all the other reviews--this is recycling material that should have been canned at the engineering stage, not mass-produced and pushed in fancy packaging to big-box retailers. What in the world causes companies to produce garbage like this and expect the word won't get out?
I took a chance and purchased this item to stream music from my computer to my home stereo. I wanted to use the Zune Marketplace and Internet Radio as a way to listen to music. Since I live in an apartment, wireless internet is my only option.As soon as I plugged in the device to my computer and my stereo, the receivers connected to each other and I was able to stream music. It couldn't have been easier. I immediately started listening to music from my PC and the sound quality was just fine.However, the devices disabled my wireless connection. If I had the device plugged into one of the USB ports in the back of my PC, wireless was disabled immediately. If I used on of the front USB ports, the wireless would cut in and out. The whole network, for my PC and my wife's laptop, was down. It totally blocked the network, neither Windows 7 nor XP could even see there was a network to connect to. If I unplugged the device, the wireless network would reestablish.I tried changing the channel on the device, but I was unable to, because this was not an option. I played around a bit with changing the channel of my router, but this had no effect. Also, support from Creative Labs site was pretty sparse. It doesn't seem like it's supported or updated much at all.Ultimately, I had to return it because it just didn't work for my needs. If you have a totally wired network at your home and you don't use wireless devices around the XMod, it might work for you, but dropping out a wireless network is a pretty big negative in my book.
You are screwed. I have had this printer for 14 monthsand now it is dead. I replaced a printer cartridge and thengot an error that the cartridge wasn't installed right.When I reopened it, the cartridge had fallen out and therewere springs and a plastic piece lying on the bottom with itand I have no idea where they came from. Needless to say it doesn't work. Now I am not a mechanical genius but I still think that if one installs a printer cartridge incorrectly it shouldn't cause the whole printer to fall apart. I can't afford $100 a year for a printer. Stay away from this one.
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.
I have had this mp3 player for almost 1 year and it has been nothing but trouble. If you buy the Creative Zen V plus make sure you carry a paperclip with you at all times. It is unreliable and locks-up constantly. The only way to regain control is to use the paperclip to "re-set" the player. If you are lucky, the player will respond by re-building its library. This will take some time depending on how many songs you have on the device. If you are unlucky, you will constantly have to re-format the player which erases everything you loaded onto the player. Creative realizes that their MP3 player is unreliable because they offer a downloadable recovery tool to put on your computer to help you fix the Zen. It is helpful, but only if you can gain control of the device after it has locked up. Emails to Creative have resulted in automated form letters telling me how to re-set or re-format the device. These are pretty useless when the player is frozen and doesn't respond.In short, the Creative ZEN V plus looks cool but based on its unreliable performance I recommend that you avoid it and my some other MP3 player. It just isn't worth the greif and hassle.
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!!
This was a good tv while it lasted. Color and picture were clear. However after 3 short years the picture decided to go dark, but the sound still worked.
This is the worst, it worked for a month and then boom! the wireless stops, then the lan, and after that it doesn't even want to function, total garbage.....maybe I just got a bad one though... but honestly....for my home.... I'll stick to Cisco Routers.....
Before you purchase any product like this (a video card so that you can use a video game on your computer) be SURE that it is what you need. I read the booklet that came with the video game (I did not know that I needed also to purchase a video card) and was sure that I had purchased the right card. When I went to have it installed (the have to be professionally installed in your computer) I learned that what I had paid over $50 for was useless. I had to purchase another video card and have it installed. Talk to your IT person BEFORE you buy anything for your computer!
this camera is wonderful if you enjoy watching fuzzy peice of crap home made moviesspend a few more bucks and get a camera that works right
Purchased from walmart. Hung that night. Worked great for a few hours. By morning, would not come on...even with so,ar sensor fixed to on at all times. Called company. They said it was a dud and to return it. Purchased a flowtron and can honestly say I have noticed a rapid decline in mosquito bites! Probably a 90% reduction. Please, buy a flowtron!!! I wasn't expecting much of an improvement since these are not really geared to kill mosquitoes despite the advertising, but flowtron is great! And, they sell factory refurbs on the website!
Okay, I admit it, I am better with writing code than making hardware work (I am a software developer with a local company). At my place of employment when something goes wrong, I call the hardware guys and let them play with the hardware. But I can't do that at home. I am the driver at the wheel. So I looked for something that was supposed to be fairly easy to install. That turned out to be this router.I ran through the install routine provided and got no Internet connection. I called the company's help desk and the several persons with whom I worked, all of whom had language issues (sorry, but that's the truth, unpleasant as it is to hear) set me through twelve grueling hours of "do this, turn that off, reset the other thingie, disconnect and reconnect"...and so on. Finally after the twelfth hour and partial success, I was told that the hardware was defective. DLink provided me with a processing number and so kindly informed me that it was my responsibility to pay for the shipment of the defective part back to them while they shipped a new piece of hardware to me and the fates help me if I didn't ship the defective piece back to them!I received the part today and spent another three hours on the phone with those DLink help desks with the wonderful American accents ("When did you buy it?/The day after Thanksgiving/July first, then?"...ah, but I digress). Finally I was told that the hardware wouldn't connect with the Internet because of some issues with my ISP. Never mind that the first piece did finally connect with the Internet...its problems were in other areas. So I dutifully called up my ISP (Hughesnet for those who care) and was told that no, the problem was somewhere else.I have better things to do with my time than spend 15 hours getting a router up and running. DLink's help desk stinks and their policies toward their customers aren't much better. If you are a hardware master then this box will probably serve you well. If you are like me and prefer software mastery to hardware mystery, give this product a wide berth.
I've had two of these, and while I like the keyboard design, it is NOT designed for households with cats or kids who might spill something on them. The last one fried after only a few drops of water spilled onto it. I'd only had it 3 months. Durability wouldn't be such an issue if it weren't so expensive. I'll be looking for an under $20 keyboard I don't have to worry about.
I had Logitech's trackman wheel mouse and I loved it. I debated between the two but based of my goog experience with them I ordered this one.I'm not happy.The fact that the click is done with the thum is a mistake in my opinion.
I have a Linksys Homelink network system that has now been unusable for months. When I upgraded to Windows ME, the only problem I had was with the Linksys card. Neither phone support or email support has been able to fix the problem. Email support rarely returns any messages, and if they do, all they say is they are working on the problem. I have four computers and a laptop and all were working decently on the network before upgrading to ME - not good, just decently - but what is so discouraging is the lack of support. I will NEVER buy another Linksys product!
I wish I had seen the price that Amazon was charging for this external hard drive, because I paid more than twice that amount at Best Buy just a couple months ago. But that's not the reason for my 2-star review.Bad clusters are the reason for my 2-star review. Lots of them. I've run chkdsk on this drive three times, and all three times it found and supposedly fixed all the bad clusters (I'm up to something like 36 MEG worth of bad clusters now), but every time I copy new files to the drive, it seems like at least one or two of them get corrupted and require yet another chkdsk.It's not like I'm subjecting the thing to unreasonable conditions. I mostly download audience recordings of concerts from sites like [...] and then store them on the portable hard drive so I can take it along to work and listen to them there. I transport the drive in a backpack pocket that is just the right size for it, has some padding to it and doesn't get bounced around much. At work, it sits on a wide-open desk with plenty of room for the ventilation fan holes. And yet when I go to listen to the music I downloaded, usually about 10% of the files will be unplayable due to bad sectors.If I weren't so lazy, I'd have already taken it back to Best Buy and demanded my money back...
I compared it to my falling-apart cheap GE headset. The sound from this headset's microphone is nowhere near as good. I recorded two voice mail messages, one from the old headset and the other from this headset. The sound from this headset is muffled but the cheap falling-apart GE headset sound is great.I'm returning this one. However, I would appreciate any tips ond finding a replacement for the GE. I've tried several and the microphone sound is the same - muffled and inadequate for business calls. I've received complaints about every new headset of this type. Help.Maybe cheap headsets were better made five years ago. I'm at a loss.
This modem is not true PnP. After installing in a Win 98 environment, found out that the drivers are not in Win 98 and were on a CD-rom with it only (no floppy disk driver disk). So I had to install a CD-rom in the computer, loaded in the drivers, and the computer wouldn't recognize the modem. After going through the poor technical support options in the manual, I called the technical support # and after going through &quot;option # hell&quot;, ended up being transferred to a busy signal. Today, tried twice, busy signal twice. Have never talked to a live human being at &quot;Digicom&quot;. I'm returning this.
I purchased this product with the assumption that other reviewers that left negative comments did not know how to change their wireless broadcast channels. I should have listened to them. This system interferes with everything wireless in my home. My WiFi, My Logitech G7 cordless gaming mouse, even my Wiimotes for my wii. When I unplug this unit, all devices instantly start working normally. The product does not even work that very well requiring line of sight with no obstructions to prevent all "sound hiccups". Also, I thought they would have some way to mount this unit to the wall... NOPE. I am very disappointed in the quality of this product. I don't really feel like dealing with the hassle of returning it so I'm just going to turn it into a big science experiment and take it apart to see how it works, maybe if I'm lucky I can make it work as it should.
Does not let you logon to domain with your fingerprint. Thus is just a toy for home use.Wait until they make a version that lets you log onto your domain with your fingerprint (oddly they act like somehow a "password" is more secure than your fingerprint, which as you know can't be copied or stolen). Product will be worthwhile once you can log onto domain. Otherwise, don't waste your time or money.Mike Crowe
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.
i retract what i wrote they are now working online with me to rectify the problem i hope this is satisfactory new this retraction was asked for by the people who sold me the defective ipod they stated they would be correcting the problem but as of sept 26 still have not heard from them one way or the other
It's quite annoying when a product has to be thrown away after 2-3 years because the cost of a minor repair is greater than the cost of a new one. Our HP Office Jet 5510 no longer feeds paper and the Geek Squad says replacing the barrings costs more than a replacement. Do we need to be a throw-away society? I'll do more research before buying next time.
I recieved the item very quickly after ordering it, great job Amazon. On the other hand, the Antenna didn't pick-up FM very well at all; forget about AM. I did figure out that if you remove the (+) amplifier wire, AM stations will pick up better. I even mounted this thing in different locations and no luck.Just to prove a point, I purchased a cheap ($9.99) rubber non-amplified antenna from my local auto part store and mounted it as instructed on the packaging. Unbelievably, it pick-up very, very well FM and AM stations; all the local FM stations were strong enough to light-up the "stero FM" icon on my radio.Don't waste your coin on this Antenna...-Breanne :)
I have a MacBook Air running Lion. Some of the programs I need to use for work require using Windows. To save space on my Mac, I loaded VMWare and Windows onto this 64GB card. Unfortunately, it did not work on my system. The best guess as to "why not?" was that the card was too slow. I ended up using an external USB hard disk which does work. This may not reflect on the SanDisk Ultra as this was a abnormal use of it.Buying this card from Amazon was quite easy and fast. I will continue to use Amazon for purchases like this in the future.
I bought this cd player in February 2002. It was great. Nice looking, good sound, great jukebox, blablabla.6 months after, it stopped spinning. It does not work. Suddenly. No reason at all to break down, since it had been mostly used at home, not as a portable device.I called tech support at TDK, at 1-866-629-3893, sopke with a guy called Steve, and he not only said that there was nothing they could do, since the warranty was only for 90 days, but also added that TDK DID NOT SERVICE THIS UNIT. That I should look on the yellow pages for an electronics technician near my home!!!He went even further! He wanted me to call their corporate office, in order to find a solution to this problem!!! Can you imagine, calling a TDK corp. office to find 1 person who could assist you with such problem??? If you can, please allow me to tell you that a corp. office of TDK could have more than 1000 employes, who would not have an idea on what to do about this subject.So, if you want to save you money, please look for a product that has TECH SUPPORT after the warranty is expired.TDK DOES NOT PROVIDE TECH SUPPORT FOR THIS PRODUCT.
Worked decent for a couple months, then stopped working. I'm not sure which is more cost effective, buying 10 of these over the next few years or just upgrading my deck to one with an 8mm mini input or bluetooth....oh well back to CD's for now.
In the wide open spaces of Wyoming there are plenty FM channels available. The itrip looks great, and this product worked....just barely. The issue is transmission power. My Sirius Starmate has little to no static on their FM transmitter (4.5/5)and with that as an expectation this was a disappointment. Even in close proximity to the antenna or head unit there was poor reception. While this is a superb value for ~$22, the sound quality and volume holds it back. I have gone to an aux input scenario (6/5!!) but I really hoped for no wires attached. It was too good to be true. On 2 other notes the process to select stations is clunky at best and adds "tracks" to the ipod which requires another playlist. Not the worst, but clunky. Also, when you pause the ipod to take a phone call, the itrip shuts down after a short time leaving you with a static background and making pause a 2 step operation.
I read the instructions. Inserted a tape. It made a horrible noise.No matter what button I pushed, nothing worked, just more noise. Then the noise stopped, and it won't do anything. I can't return it because of the"policy". I neglected to save the box. What a waste of money.
My first 4G. IPod stopped working after nine months - the harddrive gave up the ghost. Apple was nice enough to replace the IPod with a new one. This one stopped working after another 4 months. Harddrive failure, again. This time it was out of warranty, and I'm SOL. What a POS. But hey, for a $10-of-materials-made-in-China-doorstop, it looks purty.
The CD player broke immediately after use and I am going to have to toss it out and get a different one. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR
Received one HD-15 connector rather than the DB-9 that I ordered. They do look rather similar (15 Pins rather than 9 Pins). I am getting a refund and sending it back. I see there is another review recently with the same issue.
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.
I have to second Ryan's opinion. I almost could have written his review. I, too, received a DGE100N for Christmas and have experienced almost identical problems especially the problem with pause. We stumbled on the same 'fix', unplug it to reset the unit. When it freezes up, not even the front panel buttons will work.When I first hooked up the unit, nothing seemed to work. It would not respond to the remote when pressing the open button. Then suddenly it started making a loud clattering noise that sounded like every tooth on some internal gear was being broken off. That went on for a few seconds until the tray finally opened. There hasn't been a repeat but that certainly was not the way it should have worked.I haven't taken it back yet but I'm thinking about it. There's sure seems to be something inherently wrong with this thing and reading the directions hasn't helped. I've tried.I would have to advise anyone considering the purchase of one of these to look at the competition.
At first I liked these headphones a lot, but I later realized how bad they were.My right speaker isn't as loud as the left one.This somehow makes my left ear hurt.They aren't comfortable after an hour.I really only bought this because they were cheap and the long cord was awesome.
This did not fit my Samsung camera. They did not provide enough information about the item.
I never learn...pay more for better quality...I bought the GE recorder and as others have said, the sound is horrible, muffled and hissing. So I paid $10 more for an external mic, with very little improvement.So I bought the Sony recorder, for only $5 more than the GE!, and the sound is immensely better. And the built-in mic on the Sony is even better than with an external mic.Avoid the GE...pay only $5 more and get the Sony, which has automatic shutoff and a carrying handle, both which the GE doesn't.
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.
Avery 3279 Inkjet Dark T-Shirt TransfersOverpriced and way too difficult to use. Following the instructions exactly regarding timing, the first image burned. Could not fully remove it, so the item was ruined. Could not then separate the backing from any of the remaining four sheets, so the entire package of transfers was wasted. Considering the price, it seems reasonable to expect that the backing would have pullable tabs like a band-aid to enable separation without smudging the design or otherwise destroying the transfer.
I bought this card to replace a Belkin card of same model that died in my laptop. I thought I needed new card, until I tried built-in Laptop WiFi during same day that I ordered the card. The built-in WiFi actually improved the signal reception between the laptop and the router over what I had experienced with the old Belkin card. The Amazon, vendor, Digitalet, is good, and provided a credit after I returned the Belkin card (un-opened) and documentation. The price for the card was good also, but the card apparently is not good because my built-in WiFi had noticably better reception than card, and still allowed me to connect through router and USB hub to the printer for printing. Recommend using your built-in WiFi (N Standard) rather than buy and use the card.
Sound was fine while it worked. Used it during my subway commutes. Better off sticking to a better brand though.
I read the reviews, thought I'd take a shot. Built-in WIFI was the seller for me.Got the unit, and despite some of the reviewer's luck in using the wireless, I found it to be flawless. Worked beautifully, good range and good strength compared to my notebook computer.Battery was the problem, though. It started out like the "good" reviews - lasted a while (2 hours only used 25% of it w/o wireless), and with the wireless going, I could surf, remotely control my servers, or do email and messaging for over 2 hours and still have battery time left over.Then suddenly it would go from full charge to 1% and give me warnings about imminent data loss. I contacted Toshiba Tech support, who made me jump through some hoops I had already jumped through on my own, and they offered to replace the battery. But they're backordered - 2-4 weeks *minimum* wait. The battery issue is a *known* issue and isn't a guaranteed fix. There *is* no guaranteed fix for this known issue... So rather than wait to see if the battery fixed the problem, I'm returning the unit before it's too late.Unit was great, but as long as Toshiba is pushing things out the door that they know are defective, it's going to be tough for them to compete.
I've had over the last 15 years the now extinct Chipper.It has been very adequate. Sliced thin chips and shred all cheeses. Time caught up with 2nd unit. I decided to buy the Pro unit to fill our needs. Definitely faster and stronger. Cones supplied do not have thin slice available. I have two sets of thin slice cones from the Chipper.Modified the shaft to shorter length. Now works with this new unit.Expect lots of service life in this metal gear unit. If you become depend on these gizmos, this will keep you going. Would buy again in a flash.
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.
Bad product. I'm glad it's not available any more.It is a fire hazard.Mine burned up. Thank goodness someone was there when ithappened.
I was, and still am a Denon fan...just not for their DVD products. We have a Denon reciever that is fabulous so when I purchased the DVM-1815 I thought it would be flawless. However, after a year it experienced "disk loading" issues that would come up almost every time I used the player. After returning it for a new model, the same problems occured again and again.As in other reviews, the unit does cause small scratches on the disks and they often fall out of the tray. The tray, in my opinion, is very flimsy and poorly made. Denon products are typically the highest priced, therefore you have an expectation of buying a solid unit. Not the case here.
Not sure if it was simply the unit I received, but the sound quality was terrible. Very tinny. Not worth owning. (I tried to use it with an iPod mini...)
The case itself was $10. Add shipping and it was $17. It doesn't have a strap you can wrap around your wrist. Could have found one at a department store for less money and more product.
This Mic is junk. Poor quality and very poor sound. Yes it was only 10.28 and you get what you pay for.
I bought this player sometime around AUG 06. If I had written a review back then I would be given a glowing review. Now however I must say it is probably best to stay away from this player.Cons1. No firmware update. What I mean is Samsung has stated they will not be updating the firmware for this device. Sooner or later it will need a update to play the latest divix files no matter how good it is now. If playing AVIs on your player doesn't matter to you then this is not an issue, but there are probably a bunch of things that could be easily fix by updating the firmware.2. Disk sometimes do not finalize after recording more than 6 hours. Every week I record about 6 hours and 2 minutes of shows. My disk can hold 6 hours and 8 minutes so this shouldn't be a problem. However, every now and then the disk will not finalize after recording the last show. The player will then get stuck on the Finalizing screen forever. The only way to get out of the screen is to unplug the player. This should never happen and could be fixed with a firmware update or at least they could put some code in that says if finalizing takes for than 10 minutes cancel finalization.3. Fast forward speed is slow. The player only has 6 speeds and the first 3 are barely above normal speed and the last speed is disappointment. On saturday I like to record the entire block of adult swim on cartoon network. Fast forwarding through stuff I already seen was a pain so I just recorded smaller blocks. So instead of recording 1 six hour block I recorded 3 two hour blocks of time. Wouldn't have to do this is speed was better.4. I do get sound sync errors from time to time but not that much. Maybe only 3 times since I had it.5. Picture sometimes freezes up for awhile. It will freeze for a few minutes and then continue playing. This doesn't happen a lot.Pros1. Plays dvd without a problem.2. Played all the AVI files I had tried.3. Picture quality is great when it works.4. I like the menu5. I like the preview window6. Basically I like everything about this player that doesn't do with recording or playing back a recording. Which would be great if I didn't buy this for recording ability.
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.
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.
Died within 1 week. Without the box I cannot return. Do not buy. You are forwarned.
I had written a somewhat favorable review of this unit a monthafter initially buying it. A year later and I am compelled torevise my evaluations and warn anybody considering gettingthis thing.Shortly after the 90 day warranty ran out I lost sound in theleft channel. After a search of the Net for related issuesit became obvious there was a design flaw of the jack thathas affected enough owners of the Zen Extra that a Web Pageexists on how to resolder the connections, a sort of "do ityourself" guide.Not wanting to do this I contacted Creative Customer Care tosee if I could get a break on the repair costs. The guy on thephone admitted this as a known problem but said I'd stillhave to pay a$40.00 minimum to get it fixed. Not wanting tosend them any more of my hard earned money,I sent the unitoff to another repair company. A week later I got an E-mailfrom Creative offering to extend the warranty. Blast! Too late!The repair lasted six months before both channels went out. Isent the unit off to Creative to see what they could do. Theanswer? I need to send them $100.00 for a new main board!I told them they can keep the blasted thing. I'm not going to paytwice over for something that never worked well in the firstplace.These hardware issues are just the tip of the iceberg, though.In my first review I took off one star for the clunky softwarepackage. After using it for nearly a year now, I'd take offmore than that. Just be sure to keep a backup of yourmusic library data file because it seems to become corruptedvery easily. It's happened to me when I disconnected theNomad before closing the PlayCenter, and many times forno seemingly good reason. Also have a paperclip handy forreseting the Nomad when it locks up during transferingfiles again, for no seemingly good reason.Consumers, please spend a little extra cash and get somethingof quality. I'm not going to specifically recommend anything,but just go read some reviews of competing players before youbuy.
I purchased this DVD player/recorder roughly 3 years ago. It has been pretty solid. I was able to play any movie I wanted in it, and the picture quality was fantastic. I paired it up with a Samsung LED TV and I was extremely impressed. Unfortunately, over the past year, playing movies in it has been hit or miss. I originally purchased the player so that I could record TV shows & home movies directly to DVD. That feature still works great. I can also play low quality video (like older Sesame Street DVDs) on it and the playback is fine. When I try to play a HD movie in it, the player lasts about 45 minutes and starts to skip scenes, freeze and eventually eject the disc. I still love that I can plug in my DV camcorder & record the mini DV tapes directly to DVD. I'm going to keep it for this capability. Unfortunately, I can't watch the videos on teh same player.
I put the RF filter on the line between the amp and the phone as it is supposed to go (no thanks to the lack of any documentation with the product) and it does a mediocre job, it reduces the RF interference by about 50%. That wasn't what I had in mind when I bought it. I have managed - with the help of "Hello Direct" - to be able to use the wired headset and diminish the RF a bit more, but I give no thanks to this lousy product. Further, it does not accommodate a plug from a two line phone cord; I guess they think nobody has 2 line phones...
Been trying to get a new charger for monthsFinally able to order one at the beginning of the weekGot it today and it is not the charger pictured
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
We have had the item for 3 or 4 years. As of today, 01/23/09 it does not work. Son and friend were watching tv and about to play a video game, the tv, video game, etc. would not play. I found out it was because of the surge protector. I have never heard of one MALFUNCTIONINGso early or period.
Tried this cable with an Acer 19" (square) flat panel. Immediately noticed significant blurriness and horizontal ghosting. I would NOT recommend this cable AT ALL.
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.
The point of the EP-EX15 is to increase the "eye relief" so that glasses wearers can see the entire frame.The problem for glasses wearers is that the glasses themselves prevent us from getting our eyeball close enough to the existing eyepiece to allow us to see the whole frame. Just imagine standing back farther from a window - you can't see as much of the outside view, right?Anyhow, the EP-EX15 takes care of this by providing the same function as one of those peep-hole lenses you might find in an old motel room door. You might think of it as a wide-angle adapter.So, the EP-EX15 works just as advertised. But the problem is that because you now have such a wide view, the image appears far more distant and small (just what we wanted, right?). And because everything now looks smaller, it makes it virtually impossible to do critical focusing.So you just can't win if you wear glasses. With the EP-EX15 in place, you can see the whole frame - that's good. But you also can't see any of it well - that's bad.This is not a fault with the EP-EX15, it does exactly what it's supposed to do. It's just that this turns out to be a less than satisfactory solution.The real solution is to be able to get your eye closer to the camera's eyepiece. And to do that, you either need contact lenses or small glasses lenses/frames so that you can mash your face right up there and get your eye in close.For those people worried about getting nose grease on the back of the camera, I say: Who cares? The plastic stands up to nose grease just fine. Don't worry about it. What's more important: Being able to properly see to frame and focus or having the back of your camera remain pristine? The grease wipes right off with your shirt-tail anyhow.So if you're just worried about nose grease, I'd say just don't worry about it. And if you wear glasses, I'd recommend trying the EP-EX15 before you buy it. Most people find that the EP-EX15 stays in its box in a drawer. So if you want to try one, just look around. There's probably someone who will give you one :)
I bought this thinking it included an AC power adapter. Why else would you spend $30 or more on something that offers no additional benefit? This does exactly the same thing that the sync adapter does, and that already comes with the ZEN Vision M! Don't spend your money on this - spend it on the AC cable or AV cable or something else useful!!
I have bought and used this calculator before but not from this supplier. I was traveling went it arrived so I didn't open the package for a month. When I did open the calculator didn't work and when I contacted the supplier they said it was two late. I was 3 days after the cut off. I would never buy from these people again.
All I wanted when I bought this camera was something easy to use every now and then, sadly this camera fails so bad that I'm looking for something new now. I go to conventions every now and then and like to snap shots while there, however this becomes an issue with this particular camera. It may be that I'm not doing something (even though I've fiddled with all the controls) anyway when trying to film in areas with lots of people the video comes out awful. The camera attempts to focus on everything or something and you end up with all these blurs of light moving around on screen.Then if you try to take stationary pictures your target must remain perfectly still or there will be a blurred effect to the picture. Another annoying thing about the pictures is how long it takes to take a single one. First you have to wait for the camera to focus, then you must hold down the button for a second or two, THEN after the camera makes the sound to let you know the picture is taken you must keep the camera aimed at your target or it will blur. If you are trying to take a picture of someone who is in a hurry good luck keeping them still that long.I didn't expect this camera to be top of the line and ignored the bad reviews because of it's cheap price, however I seriously wish I had spent the extra money for an overall better camera, the only plus for this thing is that it's durable and easy to carry.
I will be retuning these to Amazon.
Don't buy this scanner. I'm a light user, and this scanner failed after 18 months. The software was okay, the hardware quit working after the warranty expired, and the scanner unit needs to be replaced by a repair center. It's so costly, the repair is not worth it. Do yourself a favor and go with another brand.
I bought these headphones about 2 years ago, before i went on a trip. I ended up opening them up in the car and didn't know at the time that you had a limited time to register them to get warranty support. about 3 months later I found this tiny metal tube in the carrying case that they came with and thought maybe it was some junk from work but the right side had no bass. About 3 months after that I cleaned them with the supplied ear wax cleaner and the metal tube came out of the one side, so I checked the other side and the tube was gone. I realize that the piece that fell out of the case a few months before was part of the head phones amd now both sides have no bass. When I contacted Shure's customer support they ended up sending me an email saying that they would fix it but charge me $145.00 for an out of warranty repair since I didn't immediately register them. So I payed $400.00 for a pair of headphones that didn't last 3 months and now just sit in a drawer. They couldn't grant me a one time courtesy for a technicality and instead tried to shake me for another 145 for their mistake. What do they care they already have my money. I'm never buying anything from they again and I would highly recommend that you look at a better company that doesn't have a customer service that just disappoints.
Yes I purchase "Ambir PS465 600DPI USB 2.0 Sim Sheetfed Scanner with paperport 9" I received the scanner but the Paperport9 software was not included in the box ???Please advice.George Vitale
I owned a DI-701 briefly. The DHCP function worked fine, and it seemed relatively reliable.But my primary need was for the firewall function. I wanted to protect an HTTP server, so I set up the DI-701 to pass port 80 requests to my web server.That worked fine, too, until I realized that the DI-701's settings are easily hacked from outside the firewall. That's because the DI-701 may be configured via telnet from outside the firewall, and its password is inherently insecure. Get this: The password is limited to six characters, it's transmitted in the clear, and the DI-701 allows unlimited attempts with the wrong password, without even a delay between attempts.That means the most simple-minded script kiddie can just run through hundreds of thousands of passwords until he gets in, and then he can give himself (and the rest of the world) unlimited access to your LAN.A secondary concern is that computers inside the firewall can't connect to computers outside the firewall via Microsoft's &quot;VPN&quot; (PPTP) protocol. I need that, too. Purportedly the competing Linksys device works with PPTP, and it's only a bit more expensive.The DI-701 is cheap. If you don't need its firewall features or PPTP, go for it.
As soon as I placed the battery in the charger, the light showed as red, indicating it needed to be charge. This is normal. However, seconds after letting go of the battery, the light went out (not green, indicating full charge.) Again, I pushed it into place and the same thing happened. I thought maybe it arrived already charged (unlikely, but...) I placed the battery in the camera. It only lasted for a short time before showing the battery was low, then dead. Basically the battery won't click fully into place in the charger, allowing it to charge. This battery is listed as the proper replacement for the original Olympus battery, and yes, it fits the camera, but you can't charge it!
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!
I mainly had problems REPEATEDLY with the charging cord. at first, it stopped charging . then I used a USB cord to charge from my computer. now nothing works. the battery is dead.replaced a charging cord , quit working again.. very frustrated.
I bought this drive in 2003 year, and it failed after 2 years. I sent it in and got a new drive, since it was under warranty, and it's giving me trouble after 3 months! If this is like the last time, it will be dead within a month.This is in contrast to my Maxtor 6Y160P0 which has been running for two yearsand my dual Seagate ST3200822A which have been running for a few months with no hiccups.Linux reports the full drive name as WD2000JB-00GVA0, avoid it.Unreliable. Go with Seagate or Maxtor.I'm getting a new maxtor diamondmax 10 sata, IDE is getting obsolete.
I bought this camera because at the time, I liked the specs on it & it was a reasonable price. But I guess this camera goes to show you that you get what you pay for! This camera is a notch below okay. It isn't something I'd recommend to anyone, not even my worst enemy. You can put brand new batteries in it & you have about 5, 10 minutes before they're dead & you have to replace them. It doesn't even go easy on rechargeable batteries, no matter what brand. This camera is also not good for events like concerts or anywhere you think you'll be taking a lot of pictures (believe me, I've learned from personal experience). It was annoying taking a couple of pictures, then immediately turning it off to save battery life so I could take a couple more pictures, only to turn it back off to continue saving battery life so I can have enough to take pictures of the other bands that were playing. If you're trying to record a video, forget it, brand new batteries or not. If you have a 15 minute video you're wanting to record, you better cut that sucker down to 5 minutes because that's about how long it will take before your batteries are dead.My advice is - don't waste your money on this camera! Spare an extra few dollars for a better one that comes with its own battery that you can charge & will last you a good 13 - 15 hrs! The battery life was my main peeve about this camera.
This printer was not working so I returned it to see what was the problem. It wasn't able to be fixed so I think the rest of themoney should be returned.
What a cool design I thought! Griffin seems to be the leader when it comes to accessorizing my Ipod. I had to buy two when they came out. Unfortunately you learn that being the first isn't always the best. Great design horrible sound! My AM radio sounds far superior. Works ok at my office, sitting close to my radio.Hopefully they'll do better on their SMART DECK. Great concept but again I placed my order in February and haven't even seen the product yet. They claimed it would ship in the third quarter and when I emailed the first of September they couldn't give me a ship date. Caveat emptor
This headset worked fine for a few months. Sound was nice and loud and clear. But in less than four months it has begun to have a very loud and annoying hum, which is heard by both caller and receiver on the line. It has gotten so loud that I have to trash it and look for another headset. I would not recommend this headset.
My wrists have been hurting from using my flat aluminum apple keyboard and back in the day I used to use the older microsoft natural elite keyboard and thought that i could give my wrists some love and get an ergonomic keyboard. I'm a week into using it... here's the overview:Loud as hell - clackey noise from this keyboard must be driving my office neighbors crazy. Nobody else's keyboard is this loud.Spacebar sticks where you can't press it or it stays down.They keys are hard to press so my typing has slowed down quite a bit. I thought that i would miss keys because it has been years since my last microsoft natural keyboard, but i have a surprisingly low error rate - the shape is about the same as my old one I would guess. It's just a lot harder to type on this thing... so even though my hands are in a more natural position (wrist straight) my wrists hurt after typing because it's so hard to press the keys.I'm very likely to return this unless there's an easy way to get a replacement that doesn't have these issues.
The case is custom made to fit the DSCT7 but it could never be considered "soft". It is absolutely rigid!
WEll 5 years ago I did buy this little thing before I bought my PSP .I bought it used and I dont remember why I bought it.Thinking about it that this little device can only sync with Window Media Player 10 if you have Windows XP running in your computer.In the advent of updated Operating system for Windows , the new OS renders this little device obsulete.It actually have a really nice screen and audio. Ipod user where smarter because you can still use the old generation up to the present 2011 with your Mac and PC.What was Samsung thinking when they made this player.I found mine under all my junk during winter spring cleaning and it is going to the donation box.
Tried this unit out and its heading staight back to Best Buy. It certainly does pick up local HDTV signals without its power booster, and picture only improves slightly with the booster plugged in. Reception was never completely clear for six local channels, and my non-Hi Def signal from my Dish was vastly better than the over-the-air signals using this antenna. It got two stars because it's slightly better than no antenna at all.
I got this radio for the office and was embarrassed at how poor is was. Replacing a very old am-fm radio with this new hd radio was intended to expand the number of channels that were available. However, only a couple of HD stations showed up that we could listen to due to the reception quality. No way to know that until you have an hd radio so this was the first for us. Live & learn. After fooling around with it for 9 months they decided to toss the radio because the screen was only intermittently showing the station information and so programming it and changing the station was a royal pain. In spite of the looks of it its very heavy and large for what it does but i decided to haul it back to my office and fool with it and also couldn't figure it our either. So the $250 waste of money is under a pile of papers under my desk. If you are thinking of HD radio really think about waiting until the technology comes around. If you want to be an early adopter then thing about another brand.
Don't waste your time with this product. It isn't that the device is bad, it's actually pretty good, but the software is the worst and keeps getting worse with every new release and update. To show you how bad this software is, Microsoft has an entire web site devoted to trouble shooting problems!!! Instead of developing the web site, maybe they should should've made a better effort on the software. If you don't mind headaches, wasted hours, and never getting the program to work correctly, then by all means buy this. Otherwise I suggest the iPod. The higher price is worth it.
My Iphone 1 worked great with this unit (and the 4100 DVD). My Iphone 4 cannot reconnect after you turn off the ignition to the car. you have to choose "forget device" to get it to reconnect (and then re-pair it). *way* more trouble than it's worth (everytime you start the car). I've gone back to using BT ear sets (which work great).
Notice that the product description does not mention the 46mm mount. The Canon S3 lens adapter accepts 58mm. When you mount this on the lens adapter of the Canon S3, you must zoom in to elininate the image of the mount around the sides of the frame. Once you eliminate the image of the mounting, you have exactly the picture you would have had without any attachment, aside from a some distortion. This product should not be promoted as an attachment for a Canon S3.
I am impressed by all the features offered by this dvd player. I have been using my laptop to play workout discs and having something just set in place all the time or something small (and it is pretty small) you are able to take on the road with you, is very handy. This is a solid little player (did I say little?) and comes with lots of plug-ins and features. My main complaint: sometimes it sounds like a race car grinding gears when it starts up and sometimes it'll just start grinding in mid-play. It can also have trouble loading a disc unless you really press down onto the spindle. It tends to freeze sometimes in the midst of playing and then it moves on. It does the same with movies sometimes and other times it plays right through. So over all I would say it's a good machine but a little erratic. The price was certainly right and I'm not looking for anything more serious or expensive for my uses.
This was yet another modern piece of junk being foisted on the American people by corporate earth. I feel pretty ripped off unless Fry's takes it back. Problem one is that I can't read anything but the lighted buttons without reading glasses and this particular piece of junk doesn't even have the model number on the front so I have to lift the unit up to read the back to even find that (if I don't look at the manual which is for various models). This shows how stupid corporations have become. It is all about bad CEO's that stockholders should be dumping like bad apples. They are waaaay over paid.Forget about Netflix or any other streaming. This piece of junk can't hold a connection. Much of the time, it doesn't even know its on the Internet. This is what happens when you hire uneducated young programmers that don't have a passion for working at a corrupt corporation. They are just very bad at what they do and are mostly over paid for doing it - just like their CEO. I would suppose that on a perfect day when the stars and Internet are in perfect alignment, this player will show a streamed Netflix video. However, I dare not hold my breath.I'm going to prey that Fry's takes this piece of junk back. So much for the SAMSUNG brand. Hope they get a clue before they send all their workers to the unemployment lines.Michael Patrick MurphyThe Small Businessman everywhere on the Internet
The plastic end pieces (the jack plugs) separated from the cord itself on both ends. Then the wires inside broke the day after. Why can't anyone make these that work, and are reinforced? Don't buy these!
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.
i was unable to establish a connection after following all the onscreen instructions. i called d-link support and spent an hour with a technician, who talked me through a difficult process. i had internet connection for one day before losing signal. another hour on the phone and two more technicians later, i was able to acquire a connection. my router is located about 40 feet from my customary notebook work area and i have frequently been unable to access internet through the wireless and had to use the desktop. d-link dir 655 "extreme" n wireless router is definitely "extreme"ly difficult.
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.
I bought two...one for my son and one for myself. My son's failed after two days...mine a week later. Getting service/support has been a nightmare.
These worked great for the first 10 pages or so. I was converted, but only for a short time. The print quality deteriorated rather quickly. The cartridge lasted about 30 pages, and then it was done. Yes, it worked, but not well and not for long.
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.
was of no use whatsever apparently the signal must be almost perfect to begin with
You camera will record audio better WITHOUT this microphone. Luckily I bought it locally and will be returning it.
I have the 3-CD version of this model, but aside from their CD capacity, all Philips recorders are apparently the same. I had mine for only a few months before it simply stopped recording on CDR's I'd been using all along. So it had to be shipped back to the factory (where it stayed for 5 weeks!), so they could "look at it." Over a month later, I got a call from them saying that "Philips CD recorders are only designed to work with Philips exclusive CDR blank media." My first problem with this is that apparently nobody who sells Philips recorders knows this--or they just don't tell you-- and Philips consumer electronics, themselves, don't tell you in the instructions, on the box, or even at their helpline 1-800 number. Secondly, good luck trying to find any Philips brand CDR blank media out there, much less at a reasonable price. And even when the unit is functioning the way it should, the record times are sporadic and the computer inside the unit is fickle at best. Please use my unfortunate experiences with these CD recorders to your own benefit. Do not spend your hard-earned money on this product. I'm sure there are other quality CD recorders out there, but I just blew my money on the wrong one.
I have four VCR's in the house recording various programs that I watch later, which allows me to fast forward through commercials saving an average of 10-15 minutes of viewing per hour. I bought two of the JVC HR-S2902U based on a couple of positive reviews, which I now find was a mistake. First of all the "manual"(a big 28 x 20 inch sheet of paper folded in eighths) leaves a lot to be desired. It has no index and it is not easy to find a specific topic. There is no Troubleshooting section. Usually I can program and run a VCR without a manual because I have been doing this for a long time, but not this one. The programing is very unorthodox and not as easy as other VCR's. The remote is too small and the buttons are not organized for efficiency as well as hard to handle because of the size. As with some other VCR's to select a station to program you have to "cycle" through the Channels rather than press, for instance, two keys to get say from Ch 3 to Ch 60. You can enter the channel on the set first to eliminate this headache, but it's just another step that should be unnecessary. I am not wild about the recording's either. I feel they are pasty looking, but I can live with that. There are other annoyances too numerous to mention that require detailed explanation, so I will just say I will be going back to Panasonic and I won't be ordering another JVC VCR right away.
does not work with my philips divx dvd player, the video files are on the disk but player can not recognize them, fuji-film is much better
This product is definitely something you get what you pay for with. It's cheap, and that's exactly how it works. I opened the packaging and it didn't even work!
Had to post this. Grrrr!!!! 6 weeks in, the second speaker now puts out about 20% volume of the first. 8 weeks in, both speakers drop an additional 50% volume output. Not worth the time ordering. However, they are a good size for target practice.
Although LinkSys tech support will tell you differently, this card does NOT work with Windows ME. And the only help that tech support will give me is that it &quot;should&quot; be working.
the seller sent me wrong product and refused to send me to correct one...didn't know why. I had to send it back for refund, they didn't refund the shipping charge that I had to spent to send it back even thought it was THEIR ERROR.Very very unhappy with the transaction.The seller was Northparts (on Amazon.com). I am not going to do business with this seller again.
There should be 'minus' star ratings for this product. I bought this piece of junk and it wouldn't work from the beginning and I'm pretty tech savvy. Paid a repairman $80 and it worked less than one day. Warranty for return to Wal-Mart ran out and I haven't yet returned it to RCA for a replacement. ALL reviews about this product on other sites speak to its defective features. I think everyone that bought one should file a Class Action suit against RCA -- but of course I don't know how to do this.RCA DRC8335 DVD Recorder & VCR Combo With Built-In Tuner
I purchased two Maverick thermometers. The older product I order last summer lasted 6 months. This product failed right out of the box. High temp reading on the food temp probe. The manual states that the high temperature suggest internal shortage. I thought that was strange. I called the support number provided in the instructions. The voice prompt stated that they only have part time support service. Another words they have no support. Returned to Amazon with lessons learned.
My mouse also simply quit working after about a month. Not a bad product if you don't mind purchasing a new one every 30 days.
Broke after 3 uses. Great concept but this is a piece of junk. I threw out the packaging so now I am stuck with it. On/off switch broke off the third time I used it. Now it won't turn on. Stay away from this one.
I was looking for a pair of roof-prism binoculars like this, for hawk and bird watching. I had looked at Swarovskis, but they were way out of my budget, nearly a thousand dollars for this resolution.These binoculars are crystal-clear, with sharp focus. The 42mm lens lets in lots of light, lots more than the 35's I've been using. I wear glasses and the twist- up- and -down eyecups are a blessing. There are also attached lens protectors for the 42mm, nice because I always used to lose them.For the price, these can't be beat.
Product dead on arrival.Unable to get through to anyone at telephone or e-mail customer service.Returned for refund.
Bought this cable to hook up my laptop to a flatscreen TV, but this cable does not work. The 4 ft cable from my desktop works just fine, but not this one. On top of that, when I tested this cable with the desktop and screen the image was blurry. This cable is a POS.
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.
There is no negative star otherwise I would have rated Panasonic as a company and also as a customer warranty support in negative. I bought it from Amazon.com. I had bought exact same product few years back but I lost that so I bought it again. This is just a piece of junk on quality. I have bought many Panasonic products in past. But it seems Panasonic is now priority is on low price rather than high quality. Just after couple of weeks of its use,the slider's broke. I spent an hour with Panasonic Warranty Service (Ph 1800 211 7268) to honor the warranty. Even after talking to supervisor name Al (Case # 29207277), he kept telling me I have mishandled this handset and hence they will not honor warranty and asked me to return it place of purchase (Amazon.com). Well, "Thank You Panasonic for your advise and will see how long you survive based on this type of customer service.I have decided to BOYCOTT all Panasonic products. I am willing to pay more for high quality and will chose other brands or "no brand".Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband
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.
This is my first review on Amazon, although I have made many purchases. I am so disgusted with this router and the dlink support that I just had to warn others not to purchase this product. Router worked fine for about 1 month, and then quit. It loses the signal and then reboots constantly. Contacted dlink support and they are no help whatsoever. Finally was given return authorization, but I honestly do not want another router with problems. Search the internet and you will find many complaints about this router. Wish I had before I made this purchase.
This product is absolute JUNK. It worked for a few times then as soon as I tried charging two phones on it, it just died. No red light-No charge at all...With this POS, you dont even get what you pay for because its cheaper than cheap! DO NOT BUY!
I've had my 30 gig iPOD for about 3 months now and I hate to admit it but I actually enjoy my wife's iRiver 256 MP3 player better than my iPOD. I can simply drag and drop folders(albums) of my favorite artists and albums from my MP3 server to my wife's mp3 player and they are sorted out just like they are on my server. The iPOD won't do this for you. Instead it relies on tag information about your songs. Any song that doesn't have this information gets put in the song directory and if you happen to love music like me, it can be quite frustrating scrolling like to locate the song that you want to hear. And trying to import homemade videos over to your iPOD? I've given up on that one. Trying to figure out why this wouldn't work almost made me throw the thing out the window! And this was after I paid for the new quicktime software that would allow for me to convert windows media files! Be careful because it can take away your technical self-esteem if you're not paying attention! Sorry Apple, but my next MP3 player will be a iRiver 20 gig (or 40 if they come out with one). But once you get it to work right, it definately is great!
I love satellite radio but I would be cautious about buying an Xact unit. Xact products carry a 12 month warranty. At exactly 13 months the unit stopped working. Xact customer service informed me they were no longer responsible for the unit. Before buying this product search the web and you will find many "13 month" stories. Instead, I would suggest buying directly from Sirius.
I liked one of its feature, using normal AA batteries instead of build in rechargeble battery because it is tedious to recharge the built in batteries. Instead of that, I would rather buy separate rechargeable battery kit, not built in, for saving money because those batteries in the market lasts even longer, easy to charge and more cheaper.The most terrible feature of this headphones is the auto power-off function to save power. Problem is that only the transmitter which is connected to AC adapter has this auto power-off function and the headset which is using battery doesn't. What a nonsense! Also, whenever the transmitter turn into power-off mode, the loud noise from headset almost destroys my eardrums. What a waste of power. The auto power-off mode happens too frequently and errortically. Whenever the cd player end, and whenever a mp3 file end, whenever the volume of music goes to small, the transmitter turns into power-off mode and make big noise. Almost drives me mad.
Seller shipped generic version of advertised product. Worse than the 10 year old tape adapter I already own. Poor sound quality on both sides.
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.
Well, let's put it this way... I have seen quite a few hard disks crashing in my past 20 odd years working with computers. Usually is starts with some read errors per months slowly accelerating... allowing for corrective action, such as getting a new drive and mirror the existing drive onto it, removing the faulty one... happily plotting along.But this time it was all different! Seven days after the first read errors, the errors turned into write errors. I got a new drive, mirrored it, and -- believe it or not -- the existing drive died, producing a clonking noise, ten minutes after the disk had been mirrored.... ethics has become a rare species... why admit having produced a lousy disk drive... the waves will calm... and IBM disks will be bought again.So far BASF has produced a lousy type of disk drive (~1984), Maxtor in 1989, Western Digital in 1991, and IBM in 2001. So far I haven't bought those brands again.Despite Seagate being perceived (by many) as second choice, I have used more Seagate drives than any other brand, but I have never experienced a bad one. The funny bit is, IBM has utliled Seagate SCSI drives in the NetFinity server series.What does this tell you?All I can say: I wouldn't buy this type of hard disk... and IBM would be silly not to take it off the market.Best of Luck, Max
This cleaning cassette simply would not "turn on", and it became stuck in my tape player. Luckily, I was able to get it out with a tweezers and needle nosed pliers. The good thing was Amazon's terrific return policy. Because it was defective (big time), my money and return postage were refunded to me. That's why I love Amazon. I later bought a non-wet head cleaner cassette from them, and it has done the job admirably.
I ordered this it, but unfortunately the first one did not work- from the get-go, it had so much static and one could not hear the music. I called the CS, and I got a free replacement (customer service is excellent; however, sad to say, the second one only worked for fifteen minutes then it became "staticky". During the time it worked, the sound output was great; nonetheless, it still had static. I thought that my system may have had a problem, but after testing two others from two different people, I realized that something is definitely wrong with this product. I would definitely not recommend it, but I would recommend the store/merchant-very good customer service!!!
After months of paper jams and stalled print cartridges, my printer doesn't respond at all anymore when I send it documents to print. What a waste of money. Buy a Lexmark.
The bag was too small for carrying the maxtor portable drive and all the interface cables and power adapter.
I agree that, although expensive, this is a great service to know you have three years of protection and phone support. Here's the problem. I've needed the support and have three times waited over 45 minutes on hold before finally hanging up in frustration. The one time I did get through I was told the issue needed to be handled by a higher level tech. Fair enough, but they just put me back into another loop -- another 35 minutes before I finally hung up. Get it together Apple, "it just works" is supposed to be your thing...
This bag appeared to be very durable and had ample space for storage. The problem is accessing the storage area at the bottom of the bag. In order to get to the storage area in the bottom of the bag you had to remove everything from the top. We returned the bag for this reason.This bag would have been perfect if there were a zipper access along the base that opened up the bottom storage area for easy access.
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.
My purchased Belkin USB 4X1 Peripheral Switch sits in a box in my garage never having worked correctly. I tried, my IT people tried, and Belkin's troubleshooter people tried to get it to work connecting a scanner with 2 computers without luck. Finally, one of the reps at Belkin said - rather casually - it may be a bad switch, send it back, and they would send another. They never sent me the information to send back the it. I went with Belkin because I wanted a quality product. I made a mistake. I bought one from a different manufacturer at half the price, and it works perfectly.
I've always been a sucker for the iomega/bernoulli promise: a little hardware device with swappable media and big storage.But true to form, this drive delivers a large bill of goods and is short on (third party) software fulfillment.It did install nicely, although there are a updates to apply. The DVD reads smoothly over a network - perhaps due to the slow USB speed. The "Hot Burn" software makes an adequate cd/dvd data disk. But what frys me is the DVD movie creation software - it will not install at all -- says it wants windows media player 7.1 or greater -- is the top issue on the support website -- they have a lame fix and involves unstalling media player then reinstalling an earlier version. Right!I also fell for the "REV" drive - boy does it's backup software bite the big one!If you just want hardware to use folder options with you will be fine. I wish iomega wouldn't lo-ball with their third party included software.
If you just want a usb stick, DON'T buy this product! You can't remove the U3 software. It is always present and can't be removed. You can deactivate it by selecting it not to start. Either way, there will be files and folders on the memory stick you may not wish to have. I suggest that you purchase the Sandisk Crossfire USB stick as a lower cost and hassle free alternative.
Product only has 90 day warranty--go figure. Not made to last. DVD player barely lasted 6 months.
I purchased the unit in 9/06 and used it for over a dozen times. I have nothing against the charger itself. The problem is on the included 2700maH batteries. They just don't hold the charges. The voltage level drops so rapidly and the batteries are unusable after 2 to 3 days for digital camera. It is too bad that I also purchased a pack of 4 Sony 2500maH at the same time and they turn out to be the same. It's funny that I had to rush to a nearby 7/11 even with 4 batteries in the camera and 4 spare ones on hand (charged 2 to 3 days before the event). It is a big disappointment on Sony.I was wondering why I didn't see any complaint when I first noticed the problem. I guess it takes some time for a problem to surface. I have since switched to another two sets of similar batteries from another name brand and gained some confidence back on the technology.
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 wanted this keyboard because I have tendonitis in both hands and arms, and the layout felt very comfortable in the store where I tried it out. However, as some others have mentioned, the spacebar requires a lot of force if you have small hands and cannot press it down in the center. My thumbs and wrists hurt after just a few minutes (I could work for 15-20 minutes on my old keyboard before having that much pain). It's a shame because otherwise I really like the design; maybe they could split the space bar into two keys (one for each thumb) and then you wouldn't have to press it so hard.
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 ;-) !!
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.
It's a pity Kodak in Australia aren't as Customer Service Focused as they are with the below poster. I bought a Max HQ Camera and the Flash didn't work, I called Customer Service to complain and they were of no help and wanted me to send the Camera back with a Letter. No replacement, nothing, just attitude!I've used these Kodak Max HQ Cameras two other times in 2002, The results have been Poor, Washed out Colours, as the Person mentioned below...Poor reproduction of Skin Tones. Hey I'm White, but I'm not THAT White!! Unless Kodak bring out a better One Time Use Camera soon I'm going to start buying another Brand, maybe Agfa or Fuji.
The headset works well for listening,the audio is good but it is easy to detune by accident. You have to retune it many times when you take it off the stand. When you store it for charging on the stand, many times the headphones have to be physically adjusted so that it will reliably charge on the stand.
I own it. If mine is typical, don't buy it. I've had mine about a year and it just hit the garbage can.Initially, it was a problem because the default display isn't on an output my TV or cable box default to. This meant blindly pushing buttons until I acciently found the secret handshake to get the menu on my display. It holds it there until a power failure, and then we start over again.Then, over time, it started having trouble recognizing blank disks. Then it would recognize the disk and record, but not be able to finalize the recording (sometimes, even though it showed a FINALIZE FAILURE, the disk would be OK. Sometimes not.) Finally, it just refused to recognize, record or finalize.All-in-all, this is the flakiest bit of electronics I've ever purchased. It's now at the big recycler in the sky, hopefully to become cell phone parts.
Originally, I purchased a 40V2500 but wound up returning it to Best Buy because it had a cloudy backlight and mura effect issue. I decided to upgrade to a 40XBR2 in hopes of avoiding this problem. Unfortunately, I found the same problem with the Sony KDS-40XBR2s as well.Sony is not officially acknowledging this problem and either tells customers it is "normal" or suggests they return it to the store of purchase if that is an option.This is very disappointing, in my opinion. I strongly suggest googling the terms "Sony XBR2 clouding" and you will find an extensive thread on AVS forum regarding this subject.
This hard drive has been present in a system where two hard drives fried. Neither hard drive lasted more than three months. (second one 90 days) I was suspicious when the first one fried, now I'm getting rid of the Ultra and not buying any more cheap PSUs. Draw your own conclusions, but hard drive failure is a much rarer occurrence than TWO in six months!I'm just say'in.
this head unit is of less quality than the stock stereo i replaced this head unit with i don't recommend this product to anyone the cd player takes forever to load the bass sounds horrible and i have all new speakers in my car 6.5 pioneers in the front and naxa 1000watt 6x9s in the rear all professorially wired and i could barely hear my subs and im running two 10in kickers and a competition amp also professionally wired
Don't buy this TV (even if it given for a throw away price). You will end up paying hundreds for lamp replacements and repairs. This is a junk TV and I got burnt. I heard that there was a recall but when I called Panasonic customer support, they said I missed the deadline for the recall. They never announced the recall even thought I have registered my product on their website.
This is advertised as a 6 volt adapter, however when I hooked it up to my baby swing it just hummed. I checked the adapter with my meter and it is putting out 11.8 volts. JUNK! Amazon is awesome however and refunding me the money spent.
I felt the product should be more clearly marked. For example stating that the item needs a special lithium battery, so that if the item was purchased as a gift as the one I purchased was, I could have also purchased the battery. This made for a very unpleasant Christmas for myself and the person I purchased the gift for. I can not rate this product until I purchase the battery.
This product was bought to attach to my phone set and it has static in it from the head set frequently and is not very comfortable. It does have a good price though and I like the ability to move the mic from one side to the other.
I purchased the HT700 6 months ago, and today it quit working unexpectedly. Based upon the other reviews, I do not believe there was a surge. Please don't waste your money on this cheaply made abomination.
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.
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.
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.
I've had the Sirius One SV1 for almost 3 weeks now and out of nowhere it stopped accepting preset channels and it resets to channel 184 everytime the thing is turned off as well. Just like A. Grant's post (a couple down). As a side note...I had to return my starmate replay the day after I got it because it was an extremely weak FM Transmitter. I had this verified by comparing it to the Sirius One and my friend who has had Sirius since it began a couple years ago has ample experience with the fm presets and all. All the reviews are great for the Starmate so I must have gotten a lemon. They really must be mass-producing these things too fast and forgetting about the quality.
I received the product quickly, but it was defective. I had a tech come to my house to make sure that it was defective and not just something I was doing wrong. The vendor said I could return it and a replacement would be shipped. That never happened. About a month after the original order, I gave up, canceled the order, and bought a similar product locally.
for certain applications, 700mb is the only option. unfortunately these lower-end memorex cd-r's are really substandard and produce an enormous array of errors--even when burned at 2x.they might be acceptable if one is burning a disc of relatively small files of say 10mb or less. but for disc-at-once applications or disc-image copying, well...here's my short list of things i plan to do with my collection of 40 or so memorex duds:swanky drink coastersammunition for letterman to throw from buildingsdisposable frisbeestied to a coat-hanger to make a post-modern baby mobilethe possibilities are endless...if you want these to function in the manner for which you most likely purchased them however, pay the extra $ and get the memorex black.
Better to buy the 80mm cap available from B&H; photo. This piece of crap will never stay on even B&W;'s own filters. After buying a $200+ filter that can't take a normal cap because it has no threads, I would expect that B&W; would make a decent push on cap--not so. Do not buy this. B&H; photo sells a nice push on cap, the 80mm works for me, but I have heard the 79mm may be even better (but I have not confirmed this).I bought the Kaiser 80mm PUSH-ON LENS CAP at B&H; and it is much better.
I haven't even booted my TT One yet because I am still recovering from the ordeal of opening the plastic bubble package. The heavy duty plastic bubble required metal cutters and large scissors (while praying that the TomTom did not go flying). This insane packaging might help impulse sales in a retail store but is infuriating and is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Did I say that it is infuriating?
I purchased one in Dec 2010 and have used it every night. If it works it works well. The problem is the wire. It is not sturdy enough. I have duct taped a straw around it in order for it not to bend. If the wire bends the sound is gone. I will never buy another one. I am replacing it.
I bought these because my wife has trouble getting regular earbuds to stay put when she goes jogging. For the most part, they fit nice, but you have to know how to insert them properly. I roll them between my thumb and finger so that they are long as skinny, then insert them into my ear and wait for them to expand... just like putting in foam earplugs. For me, they fit well, and seem like they'd stay in better than the rubber-tipped earbuds.It's a shame they sound like a Hallmark musical greeting card playing inside a tin coffee can. These are bargain basement earbuds, so I certainly wasn't expecting them to sound like Sennheiser headphones, but I did expect them to at least match the sound quality of my off-brand earbuds that I got for like a dollar and a half on some Chinese *ahem* "extreme deal" website. They don't. The bass is just non-existant. For something that isolates the air inside your ear canal, bass should be its strong point.
Take your friend out for beers before you waste your money on this thing. If you don't use it, it could last a very long time.
I am taking mine back. The noise was horrible. Support said, "try another cable."As soon as i plug into the firewire port on the computer it is really loud.Avoid this product at all costs!
Everything that I saw on the web page said that there were two printer ink cartridges on this web page, but I only received one in the box that it came in. It really wasn't worth the price that was charged for it.
I bought this player last year at Target. I soon realized that it will not play a lot of the MP3 files. It will not play any VBR encoded files. It will not play bit rates about about 192 kbp3 or below 64 kbps in most cases. The player will skip and stammer all the way through these tracks. DOn't waste your money. You can get something better for very little more. Hard to find specifications on these portable players. Let the buyer beware!Also, after 6 months it quit working altogether, apparently due to heat exposure inside an automobile.I was very disappointed!I should have returned this piece of junk while it was still under warranty.
This re-winder does not re-wind the tapes all the way and is very noisy.
This flash drive seemed like a great idea. Unfortunatly, the player has trouble playing most of the music files I transfer to it from my iBook. The company says its compatible with Apple computers, but normally the player will only play a handful of the songs I transfer to it!
The Archos Jukebox is a great concept and I was very happy to order one. Unfortunately, mine was dead on arrival. From reading the newsgroups and the Archos Jukebox user groups I think the product has major build/quality problems. I can't recommend this product based on my experience. Also, the one year warranty has been reduced recently to 90 days, so buyer beware.
OK... first off, I am comparing these to another set of noise canceling earbuds that I own. I am comparing these to the Audio-Technica ATH ANC3BK (gen1).But here's the lowdown...Bad:Design: They are not very ergonomic and are not comfortableDesign: There is no clip for the very large battery/electronics sectionSound Quality: Horrible. No Bass, no matter how far you can manage to cram them in your earNow the good:Price: They are cheap.Overall:I'm not going to return them because they were only like $17 and I spend more than that on coffee everyday. The sound quality is horrible and they are not comfortable. I only bought these because I was curious if cheaper earbuds were starting to become as good as the more expensive ones like my Audio-Technica ATH ANC3BK. I have come to the conclusion that cheap is still cheap and even though the technology is a rather simple technology, the companies that make the cheaper buds haven't quite figured it out yet.If you like music and if you like canceling annoying noises around you, these buds will disappoint you.
The design seemed very logical and fresh during initial use. But later I discovered the plastic cover wasn't very smooth inside, and it caused a few major scratches both front and back of my iPAQ. If you hate having scratches on your PDA, avoid this product!!! Get a E&B leather case instead.
Purchased XM because radio stations in my area are poor, and wanted Fox Sports Radio. Unit works good outdoors as long as the antenna is facing South. Indoors, they are not kidding when they say the antenna must be in a South-facing clear glass window. Having to keep the antenna facing South can also cause some portability issues. Also, would have liked to use at the office. No chance. My cubicle has no South-facing windows, so I also have no XM at work.
I give it 2 stars simply because it has a lot of neat features such as FTP printing, etc., but I only give it 2 stars because it is good for a wired print server, I think 1.5 stars would better suit it. As the CEO of a computer repair business, I install a lot of corporate networks, as well as home networks. I would NEVER EVER use this product in a wireless setting, as it claims it is designed for. It only supports WEP, and not WPA??? I would NEVER compromise my network, or anyone else's network just for this product! WEP was proved unsecure years ago. This is the first 802.11G product I have ever seen that doesn't support WPA. Might as well not even turn the security on if you are going to use WEP. The only thing WEP is good for is stopping your neighbor who is a computer idiot from accidently getting on your network because he has no clue what he is doing. Any 802.11G product that doesn't support WPA is not worth owning. This product, for all intensive purposes, is not a wireless print server, more like a wired print server with antennas.
I just bought the Palm m505 and this memory card. I assumed that it would triple my memory without a problem. I was half right. It tripled my memory, but only for applications that do not access other files. In other words, your Palm (and I assume any other device using this card) will not be able to access document files put on the card. Nor will readers on the card be able to access the normal memory. I use about 85% of the normal 8 megas on the palm and most of that is for documents and books. This card is useless for that. Right now I have installed everything that I can get to run on the card and its less then 1 MB. I have memory, but nothing that goes on it is very big and the big files wont work on it.I gave it 2 stars because it did do what it said. If I find a way around this dilemna I will love what it can do. Bottom line, it promises more then it delivers.
Did not work on laptop to Samsung TV. Worked on desk top computer but quality very bad. Can't wait to replace it with a quality cable. Should have known with that low price. Not worth the money to return.
Unfortunately I did not read the small print and only found out after I bought my DX7630 that it needs a special and expensive battery. The camera is quite easy to use and does take good pictures, although I have had a few bad ones taken in low light as the flash did not seem to fire correctly. My biggest complaint is that the third time I changed the battery the latch that holds it in the camera broke. The broken pieces fell inside the camera but I was able to retrieve them, a broken piece of plastic and a small spring. The camera does still work as the battery compartment door pushes the battery in far enough to make contact. I called Kodak and they said they would repair or replace the camera but it would take at least two weeks. As I use the camera constantly I dont know how I am going to do without for that long and they have no exchange system which would allow me to get a replacement before I send in the broken camera. It seems this broken latch is a common problem with this model.I would not recommend this camera due to the fact that it uses none standard expensive batteries and the problem with the battery latch breaking.
Worked fine the first time i used it. The second time the reciever had to be within 10' to work. The last time the receiver wouldn't register at all. The thermometer seems to work fine and the receiver turns on but it won't display any temps. Followed the instructions to the letter, replaced the batteries still no luck. I got a friend who owns one of these and he has had to return two units but says the third one works great. I guess it's just luck of the draw. I'm planning on returning this one it has a 90 day manufacturer warranty. Maybe I'll have better luck with my second one.
I'VE NEVER BEEN MORE DISAPPOINTED WITH SOMETHING SOLD ON AMAZON. THIS CASE IS ADVERTISED AS FITTING ALL SONY CD PLAYERS. I HAVE 4 SONY PLAYERS AND IT DOESN'T FIT ANY OF THEM. CD PLAYERS NO LONGER HAVE TOP VIEW TRACK INFO. VERY DISAPPOINTED A BIG WASTE OF MONEY
It clogged with paper from the outset. A big waste of money, lots of frustration. It will not reliably feed papers larger than 8.5 wide. Epson really should recall because of the feeding problems. I have kneeled and prayed beside it. I cant believe that it is still on the market. It is a very old model. Can I say anything worse about it. Oh yes, if it get confused, because of an error, you have got to shut power down to the house , wait for a day and then turn it back on again. If it does not feed, it will then start printing gibberish for days on end.
I bought two because I wanted to place them before going out of town. Both arrived on time in working order, but on my return two weeks later only one of them was still working.
I just gave up trying to make this hardware/software work with my state-of-the-art Windows XP computer. I installed then unistalled then installed again. Upgraded to a newer version, then uninstalled and went back to an older version. Had to use Windows XP's Restore program (thank God) a couple of times to go back to a time before Pinnacle screwed things up.The time or two that I did get it to work I had chronic problems with audio being out of sync - then when I finally got a movie ready to render the software told me that my project couldn't be encoded to MPEG or AVI because I had &quot;a non-standard Video Frame Rate&quot;.I'd estimate that I've spent at least 12 hours trying to make this product work - without success.STAY AWAY!
I've had an iPad2 for about a year now. I sent the iPad2 back to apple because it was not charging. Apple is claiming oxidation in the connector is the cause and this was not covered by their warranty. It seems they have better lawyers than repair technicians. If there was a department of consumer affairs, I would file a complaint. My apple protection plan was clearly a waste of money. Apple offered to repair the iPad for $250. I think I'll stick it on a shelf as a reminder of Apple's customer commitment.
Like previous reviewers I also bought the 320 CD case within the specified timeline (I bought mine on Dec. 13th). I submitted my rebate form with the original and only UPS code that came with the case on the date I received it (Dec 22). I received an e-mail today stating the UPC code was invalid. What a bunch of crap. I'm going to keep fighting for my rebate. I think this is the way they planned it so people will actually buy their garbage products. I've learned my lesson. I will never buy another TechB product.
The best thing about this book seems to be its amusing title. It stars out very technical with `map terms' and things that would only interest serious cartographers- which I am not. It is very unfortunate, because this book could have been a really interesting narrative on American history and its conscience.Though there are a few interesting examples of words used to describe places or geographic anomalies, the story is quite flat. One read-through of the back cover is all that is needed to know that once in the US there were many places that took the name of `nipple', `jap', `nigger' and `squaw' which he says is translated loosely to mean `whore' in many Indian languages. But the background information on these is lacking and the reasons for change are boring.The author obviously knows his subject, and likes to use numbers and facts to support his case, but do we really need to know what number of `japs' were on a certain State Dept map? The answer is obviously no. It suffices to say that there were any at all, that is is unacceptable. The most interesting parts of the book were the sections discussing naming places in space (like on the moon) and on the sea floor. But this too was thin and just didn't tell much.Much of the book is very repetitive and keeps brining up the few shocking examples of place names as mentioned above. But these spares examples quickly became tiresome and are not enough to base an entire book on! I was really looking forward to finding out new information, but was thoroughly bored and sorry I bought the book. This subject- as this author has attacked it- should have been a journal article and not a book.This is all really unfortunate, because this book could have been so much more. It reads more like a report by the United States Board on Geographical Names. A simple list of current names and all its derivations- historical and linguistic would have been preferred, as it would have saved the time of reading a text with no depth. I think all the positive reviews of the book are misplaced and based on the title and a quick scan of the book. Because as soon as the shock of some of the place names wears off the text shows it true dull colors.
At first I was loving this! I didn't have to buy any AA batteries anymore (which made me feel like I was my grandmother). I am all, &#34;This is 2012 Noni, get something that recharges!&#34;After about a year my wireless controller has basically turned back into a wired controller. I bought two of these at separate times and both are similar in the quite fast decline in charge holding.Fairly weak, or maybe my expectations of batteries are just far too high.
I bought this mp3 player hoping to replace a Rio 500 that I had received from a friend a few years back. I was hoping to get one that held a few more songs, was a bit cuter, and had the arm strap so I could listen while I worked out.At first, I was happy with my new Rio Sport. It seemed to work well, the sound was good, and I liked having the arm strap.Then, about 3 weeks after I bought it, it started shutting off then on again whenever I tried to play a song. I hadn't uploaded any new songs on it recently, so if there is some trouble with corrupt mp3s (I don't know, just guessing) that wasn't the problem. I hadn't dropped it or gotten it wet. I used it every day and cared for it well, as I really did enjoy having it.Eventually, the Rio Sport stopped even turning on. Now it sits on my shelf, completely dead, and I'm back to my Rio 500. I'm angry that I spent the 90 bucks for a cute piece of junk.Maybe you'll have better luck, as most people seem to like the Rio Sport. I just know I'll never buy a new Rio again.
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....
The Unit works great and no issues with it at all. But i am rating the unit 1 since the TOMTOM software that came with it is not current. TOMTOM customer service tells HP will provide the update. and HP people say they are working with TOMTOM to get the maps it had been over 2 month and there are no updates on the issues.
The camera is nice but tiny & it doesn't have a viewer (little kids like to see the pictures even when they are blurry or if they took a photo of the dog's tail)That's why I don't recommend it for younger children.
A true piece of .... I was initially delighted with this cam...most everything about it worked. I did have some problems with the software, as far as transfering pics from the camera to my computer. I eventually figured out that the software would only recognize the camera when it was instructed to search for a scanner, instead of a camera. No big deal. However, after having not used it as a digital cam for several months, I found to my great frustration that it simply stopped functioning as a digital camera. Tech support was no help. So now, I'm stuck with a webcam, instead of the duel web/digital cam I thought I'd purchased. Don't waste your time with this product.
The one-star rating is for the included Sony batteries.(they actaully deserve no star at all, but it's not possible to vote for zero star) On the other hand, the charger itself deserves 5 stars...I bought this Sony charger/batteris from Amazon in 09/2006. I'm a Sony fan. Unfortunately, the four included 2700mAh batteries are really, really, really awful. After a full recharge, they will lose the charge in just two short days. On day 2, the charge goes down to 1.4v, and after 1 week, the charge goes below 1.1v, as measured by a professional voltmeter. This is totally unacceptable.The charger isn't the problem. I charged other rechargeable batteris using this Sony charger and they work just fine. The charge will last for quite a while.(AA NiMh rechargeable batteries from Engergizer, Olympus, and Panasonic)Does anybody know if I can send these Sony batteries back to Sony for a warranty replacement? I've only had them for 3 months... :(
Bought this last Christmas and it worked great for one plane trip. After that the screen would cut out after a couple of minutes.Now its useless.Good looking but poor quality.I would not recommend wasting your time on it.
Works, but nasty click from the speakers when power on or off. What is the point of auto-on if you have to walk up to the box to turn up the volume afterwards? Company phone rings forever, so support is non existant. At least this amplifier is cheap, but of course there is a reason.
I have had three of these in the office for about 14 months. On a positive note all three who use the keyboard have found it very comfortable to use. However, on all three after 6 months the ink on the letters began to wear off. After 14 months I am missing 10 letter keys. I do not really need to type but it looks bad. The keyboard is also very loud, there is a distinct and audible sound with every letter you type. This can be annoying when you want to type quietly while on the phone with someone.As a note be sure to press the grey button under the keyboard after you change the batteries, otherwise it will not restart.
I had this tv for a few months now. Like someone said before picture quality is very inconsistant. It seems the longer I watch it the worse picture quality gets. Especially skin tones look very unnatural. No matter whether its HD or standard programming or DVD. I tried adjusting the picture with AVIA DVD, only marginal difference. It seems that DNIe is the reason behind bad pq however there is no way of turning it off. I even contactes samsung about this, no luck. This is a well known problem with samsung plasmas and yet they refuse to fix it. Stay away from this piece of junk.
I was disappointed in the sound of these earphones which seemed tinny as a result of too much treble. My $14 Koss phones have a much better sound so I returned the Ultimate Ears.
Alt-f4 doesn't work because Microsoft remapped the keys on this keyboard so the keyboard's shortcuts don't work the same way as the Windows operating system.
I bought the DNS 232 for my media center, but unfortunately the communication is too slow, if you are lucky the max speed is 12-15MB, furthermore to stream from more than one device is almost impossible, and to stream VOBs, doesn't work, is frozen all the time. if you want to set as a RAID that will be other problem, the compatibility with the HDD, I tried with four different, and finally it worked, you have to use the HDD recommended by the manufacture, if not you are wasting your money.
The batteries dont last as they say, 2.700amper dont work at all.Not recomended this one, im a Sony fan and this dont work. To bad for my money to bad for Sony.********January 2007 update.I got one previuos with 2.300mHa batteries and they are dead since 4 months ago.
I have had two of these. Both of them do not work. the first one lasted for about half a year then broke. the 2nd one broke the second i brought it home. it was still intact but did not work at all. look instead for something from logitech
Problems with this scanner include a squelch that affects the AM band, an alarm display that cannot be viewed while lying in bed, and an instruction manual that has ommissions,is confusing and very frustrating to use. With the display softkeys being redefined constantly one loses track of modes and band limits, etc., and with a manual written so poorly, it makes the whole operating experience a total disaster. On the plus side the receiver is quite sensitive. The unit has a good appearance and feel of the controls is good. It would also be nice if the AC supply was contained within the unit. I expected more from a top of the line product and a manufacturer with a reasonably good reputation.
This lamp was received broken. It was a huge ordeal to return it. I called and sent emails several times just to get the proper return number and label. Did not receive a replacement. More calls/emails. Assurances that the replacement would come soon. Then they stopped replying at all. Next I had to go through emails, filling out forms etc. with Amazon in order to get a refund. The whole process took 3 months and a lot of effort. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY!
These headphones don't work with Ipod or Iphone. They work fine on the exercise machines in the gym that have individual TV monitors.
It never worked right. Loaded up pictures and by third day would not work at all unless hooked to computer.Not worth the money if it had worked
I own two of these LITTLE PieCES OF EXCREMENT. The Samsung support and design unit knows FULL WELL the problem with them. THEY CAN'T RELIABLY BE RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS. Search the web and see what I mean - thousands of people hate these horrible players. I know about all the Windows Media Player tricks and tips, know how to use the updater, how to re-initialize and format (which I have to do EVERY TIME I plug them it, and then re-load ALL the music!)I've had them repaired - it DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. The problem is a DESIGN FLAW. I am a computer professional and trust me, nothing is wrong with my computer hardware or software ( I have access to literally hundreds of Windows PCs - I am NOT exaggerating) - the problem is with THE LITTLE CRAPPY YPU2J POND-SCUM DEVICES!!!Today I sent them an ultimatum: Refund my $ or else suffer consequences - which will be - I will make a YouTube video guaranteed to go viral. It will be titled something like "SAMSUNG MP3 Players suck - now they DIE!"I will burn, smash, grind, chop and mangle the little bastards, in slow motion, to excellent musical accompaniment. It will be well worth sacrificing the $140.00 I paid for the two of them.I'not going to struggle with these ridiculously flawed players any longer. Sure they have great sound, but what good is that if you have to waste hours every time you want to add a song? Samsung has until 12.18.2009 to give me a full refund of my $ before the "Die, Samsung MP3 player!" video is posted.With total disgust and revulsion,Steve
My mother gave me this camera on a trip we took out of the country, this camera ate through batteries like nobodies business, also half my pictures would come out very grainy looking. then, if you don't use a case for this camera and just slip it in your purse the cover on the front will slide open in your bag and start eating batteries. and finally without me touching any of the settings the camera would decide to have a very long exposure time making it nearly impossible not to take blurry photos. in short save yourself a lot of trouble and find another camera.
I got mine yesterday. I made a few scans. The biggest concern I have is that they are not really sharp. I think the 5400 focus button is of great value here, and seems like a fast solution to get scans in focus. I decided against the 5400 because I read so much about the "green lines" problem and the higher price tag. Now my unit is defect as well. 2/3 of the slide is in normal color while 1/3 of the same slide is in different color ( this was for all slides and all scans ). So I am going to return it and try the 5400. Finally about the comments below with the blinking green light. I cannot say for sure but this might be an operator error. The scanner needs to be booted like a computer. It boots when you start the scan utility and only then you can scan. That being said mine is defective as well so it might not be the best model on the market. There was a time when people did QA.......
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.
Had for less than a month before it died. Loved the size, retractable cord, folding ability. It's a bit heavy for a travel dryer, but I didn't buy it for that....just it's compact size and retractable cord. It just stopped working less than a month after receiving!!!!
I bought mine 2 years ago for Christmas. This thing has been a nightmare. For one the battery life stinks. It could just be mine but it has a battery life of a couple of days. It has NO PERSISTENT memory! So when the battery goes so does the info. I though I could do a work around by making sure it was charged every night. Guess what? I never was able to consistently charge it and then I was back to an empty palm. Heaven forbid you go on a trip and forget the charging cord. AND to top it all off it has a battery attached to the motherboard so if you want to change it you must either send it into palm or by another and do some work to open the case with non standard screw driver and then solder a connection to the batter.Yes sure it has a beautiful screen and great functionality but without battery life it's only use is a paper weight.So run away - very far away.
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 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.
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.
We bought this as I am an early riser and having a lighted keyboard seemed the ideal solution for use in hotel rooms without disturbing my wife.Sadly, while the translucent keyboard is illuminated with back-lighting, the opaque keys are not. The result being that in a dark room all one sees is a series of black squares sitting on the glowing blue plastic.The keys themselves are imprecise, require significant down force, and are not suitable for touch typing.The power-supply for the keyboard has a high-pitched annoying whine.It does pack nicely, but it will not be going on any further trips with us.
As my subject says, this product will not charge your iPhone 3G. Don't even try!
We were very pleased with it first 2 months, however, the problems then began. First, the battery door broke.Minor repair we made. Second, we kept getting the "no disc" error. After working with it for several hours, I called Coby and was told the unit was defected. Needless to say, I was told there was nothing they could do about it although it was new. Told it only had 90 day warranty, so basically throw your defected unit away and purchase a new one. After researching, I have found several others have had this very same problem but the company was unwilling to address this frequent complaint! Save your money!
Why is Amazon (Warehouse Deals) charging $435.60 for a used 10 year old iPod? That's just crazy. It was definitely worth that much 10 years ago - but that's more than a NEW warrantied iPod Touch with a color screen, WiFi, apps, more solid state storage that won't wear down like a hard drive, and is considerably lighter than this boat anchor. Oh and this is FireWire ONLY which is just useless in 2012. This has to be some kind of pricing error.
The hardware of this product is fine, except for the very loud noise the mechanism makes during playback. At low volumes, or during pauses in the action, I could hear the squeaking of the mechanism from across the room. The real problem of this DVD player, however, seems to lie in the software. After playing only one DVD and one audio CD, it froze up once, hitched twice, and powered itself off as the audio CD was detected. I kept it around another week because of the 90 dollar cash rebate from best buy, but by then it had powered itself off and/or locked up multiple times as audio CDs were inserted, and had to be unplugged and plugged back in to make it work again. It felt like the software was FULL of bugs, where certain combinations of actions caused it to freeze up. The user interface looks very cheap too. Obviously not much effort went into its design. Furthermore, even when the darn thing worked, the remote control needs some serious human engineering. The eject button is right next to the play controls, which I accidentally hit a couple of times when trying to press 'pause'. When that happens, you lose your place in the movie. I mean, it's not like the lights are on when I'm watching a movie. Also, the batteries jiggle around in their poorly fitting plastic holder. I returned it while I could, and bought the cheapest Sony around, and it performs flawlessly.
No matter how much some of the other reviewers brag on this camera, just read the complaints about how fast it uses up batteries. That makes it a big "NO THANKS" in my book.
The printer leaves gray banding on glossy paper. even HP brand laser paper. The resolution and color are ok but this printer falls way short of the 2550 printer before it. Do not buy if you will be printing photos or brochures.
At least this accessory do not help to a better sight, the motives appears so far from the camera. Pay attention, this model do not fix well for Rebel T1i as announced.
I've owned this television for a little over two years and it recently experienced the dreaded pop sound accompanied by the black screen. Overall I was never impressed with picture or sound quality as the colors seemed to bleed, even with the best of cables and the sound would distort on anything past mid level. In fact the speakers even started buzzing at higher sound levels as if one of the speakers were blown.I would'nt be so quick to rant if I feel I got my money's worth for the short time I had this tv, but the sad part is I only used this television an average of 1 HOUR A WEEK because I rarely have the time to watch. For it to go out with such infrequent use is just a shame in terms of quality. I've always been a Sony and Panasonic consumer and bought this purely on price (sales and discounts). Big mistake.
Print quality is fine, but holy moly, you can maybe get 100 pages out of each cartridge. I'm changing them very frequently so overall the cost of each page is much higher than it should be. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that these 92's are only used in low cost printers, as HP is probably using their low output to subsidize the cost.
Supa Dupa never delivered the product. The delivery date was specified as between December 3 and December 20. It's still not arrived, despite having been paid for - I checked on that this week.I've sent TWO messages to Supa Dupa, a week apart, and still have not heard back. This is a great disappointment, as I was expecting it to be delivered before Christmas.If I could give NO stars, I would. I have no idea whether the actual battery would be any good, since it has not been delivered, over a month after my account being charged.
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.
I should have known from the beginning this wouldn't be a genuine Microsoft product, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. After only a few months it doesn't hold a charge, and the battery seems to be cracking apart. For the price it's okay if you have no other options, but I would recommend spending a little more on a better quality product.
This keyboard is flimsy, does not sit well on table. The keys are difficult to find. I bought a new one out of the packaging and several of the keys stick or don't work. I'd like to believe that it is just a bad keyboard, but honestly, looking at how it is made, I wouldn't accept a replacement. Horrible.
Purchased this, this ... "thing" in November of 2003. It took 8 months for the lamp to burn out. And from listening to others, I was fortunate to have it last so long. Store service contract (although I was told the lamp was covered when I bought the contract)does not cover replacement. It's considered a "Consumable Item" Psycho babble for something that wears out.Panasonic only covers it for 3 months (used to be a year but so many are burning out, Panasonic reduced the coverage time). Replacement costs $400. Did you hear me? $400 for a 3 inch lamp. And that doesn't include the labor. (At least my service contract covered that).You will get no satisfaction from Panasonic customer service, who has an "oh, we're very sorry, but too bad" attitude. Same with the store. If you buy it and the "Return for full refund date" is past, you're stuck!If you have nothing better to do with your money, go out and buy $2800 worth of bubble gum. At the very least you'll be able to chew it.If it were not for the lamp problem I would rate this set 3 Stars or "average." The picture is adequate and so is the sound. The best thing I can say about this set is the weight. Easy to position and move around, however, how many times do you move a TV set?I have since changed my practice of being the "first on the block to have the latest gizmo."Don't buy this TV, and I would also think twice about any TV that uses these high intensity lamps. If you do, make sure the lamp is covered and is not considered a "Consumable Item." Ask, and then get it in writing. And good luck!
This item did not live up to what I expected it to do for my camera and I feel I wasted money...lesson learned
We never received this item. I e-mailed the Rainbor group but never received a reply. I will never order anything through them again.
I have been using a JVC XV-SA70BK DVD player for the last couple years. This player only outputs at 480p. I recently purchased a Sony HDTV, the top of the line 70XBR950, and was looking forward to upgrading my DVD player to better enjoy the 1080i capabilities of my HDTV. I jumped at the Zenith unit as soon as it was announced because of it being advertised as an "HD" unit outputting at 1080i through upconversion. During the 20 minutes that my teenage soon and I were able to view the Zenith unit, we concluded, sadly, that the improvement in picture quality as minimal at best and that we would probably return the Zenith for that reason alone. The Zenith's upconversion capabilities are quite weak. It may the upconversion chip Zenith is using, or it maybe something else in the data stream, but it's not working. In the past, before buying my Sony HDTV, I have used, happily, both Lumagen and DCDi upconverters/scalars costing thousands of dollars, principally in front projection TV applications, so I am pretty famiiar with the technology and knew what to expect, I thought. Then, to top off the poor upconversion performance, after 20 minutes of use, the Zenith unit locked up completely. We couldn't stop play or even turn it off without physically pulling out the power cord. Needless to say, it went right back to Amazon and we went back to our pretty solid, albeit humble, JVC DVD player. Amazing, really. Buyer beware.
Bought this brand new, but when it came in it looked used.White connectors had dirt and black stains all over them and didn't come with a cables to go bag like the user submitted pictures.
I was very disappointed with this product. I liked the size and the way it looks, but was unable to download music that would play onto it. I tried iTunes, Windows Media Player, and AT&T Yahoo Music. Occasionally, a playlist would download, and I would get a message that the songs were downloading, but when I tried to access the music, I received a message sahying "No Files". I spent 3 hours (or more) looking up online help, looking at the included CD, just randomly trying what works on my iPod, but to no avail. I became so frustrated, I returned the product and bought an iPod Shuffle. This was a gift for my 11 year old nephew and I was looking forward to it based on the reviews I had read. Perhaps I just had a bad unit (though the voice record and FM radio worked), but I would not recommend this product.
I have it for more than a year now. Initially it was impressive but now, the download/upload is ~5mbps/2mbps and connection drops off very frequently. This is not a good product. Before this, I had a Linksys wrt54g and it was awesome. I wanted to upgrade and ended up buying this piece of junk.
I ordered a roll of RED wire and BLACK wire and you sent me one roll of BLACK wire then it took forever to get 2nd roll which was SUPPOSE to be RED and you sent another Black Roll of wire. NOW I HAVE 2 ROLLS OF BLACK THAT i AM SUPPOSE TO SEGREGATE positive AND negative WITH. sMOOTH mOVE exlax!!!!
OK yes I got fujifilm DVD+R s but the fujifilm that they sent me are package differently then the image they have, for the image they have is of fujifilm that where made in Japan and the ones I received where made in Thailand yes there is a difference and I order from then hoping the product would be the some as the display image but it was not. Other then that they arrived on time.
1. To record you have to hit play and record like the very old VCRs. It didn't explain this in great detail in the user manual.2. Finding out to setup AUX was also a pain.3. Programming the VCR to record a show is ridiculously hard. Instead of selecting start time and entering in the numbers on the remote you basically have to scroll to the correct time. Also after I succesfully completed the programing I didn't realize I had to hit the timer option and my show did not record. Come on JVC, most VCRs you just finish the programing and then once you close the menu the timer is automatically on.Conclusion: After two days of owning this product I returned it to my place of purchase. It felt like I was in a time warp and this was a VCR from the 80s. I was just suprised it wasn't a Betamax!
I purchased a R6640 recorder & didn't have any problems so I also bought a VR2940 to transfer by VHS tapes to DVD. No problem with the recorder and transfered about 25 tapes to DVD. The disks played ok on both machines until about 2 months later I decided to watch one of the DVD's again. I placed it in the VR2940 & my DVD+R loaded and showed DVD+RW. The disk is a DVD+R, not an RW disk! When I clicked on menu it came up "empty disk". I put the disk in my R6640 & it played ok. I went through all of the DVD's I had made copies of & 21 of the disks all showed up as DVD+RW "empty disk" on the VR2940 but played on the R6640. The four remaining disks played on both machines. I sent emails to customer service & received an automated response showing common questions & that I would be contacted by customer "service". I was never contacted so I called customer "service" and they were no help. They had no idea what the problem was. I don't think they are tech savy and calling them about a tech problem is a waste of time. The only thing they said was they would send me an update disk for my model & that might solve the problem. I waited two months and called twice without ever receiving the update disk. I finally wrote a letter & addressed it to customer service supervisor/manager. I never heard from him/her but I did receive the disk finally. It didn't help! Go-Video needs to change the name of their dept from customer "service" to customer "non service". After checking the company on the better business bureau web site I found the name of the the customer service manager is Bill Galey. I sent him a letter on 12/16/05 & it is now 01/08/06. I have not had a response. You might save a few bucks buying Go-Video but it isn't worth the problems you will have with the product or the help you will "not" get from the company.
This product is a great concept not followed through. I bought the combo with camera, USB2.0 cable and flash card adaptors. It does store photos OK, but the adaptor is ill-fitting to my compact flash cards, and the adaptor won't go on without excessive force. The camcorder function is an absolute waste of time, forget the fact the microphone is on the other side to the camera, so unless you want to provide running commentary yourself, the audio won't be of much use.The case has gaps all over it - I can't see the thing lasting very long once dirt, dust and humidity get throughout the insides of it. It has a dinky little rubber cover for the centronics connector, which will get lost the first couple of months you own the thing. The menu system is clunky, and the buttons used to navigate it are awkward - why they didn't put a shuffle dial on the thing, I'll never know. The audio it records via the inbuilt microphone is pathetic - there are all kinds of digital noise imposed upon it, and when the hard drive writes to the disk, that gets recorded in sensaround.If you want to view your photos, the interface to do that is a pain. Despite the fact it takes 2 to three seconds to display a photo of 2MP anyway, the awkward menu system makes it a chore to do any housekeeping. They might as well not have supplied the junk headphones with the unit, as if you want any better than AM radio fidelity, you'll get a pair of Sennheisers.I have been ignored by their customer support, funny since they claim to strive for complete customer satisfation. Even if their support system was as good as they claim (or even existed, for that matter), supporting a lemon would probably put them out of business quite rapidly. So Caveat Emptor.All this being said, it does do one thing, and one thing only well. That is, a MP3 jukebox. As long as you plan your playlists and directories well (on the PC) - it will give you satisfaction in this area. The audio controls such as bass boost, treble etc. are good, and with a good pair of 'phones - are well matched.I would heartily steer any person considering this unit seriously, to forget it. Even if you consider the lemon laws, and the protection they give you, you just don't need the grief.
This item sucks. Don't buy it. It falls out constantly, looks tacky and cheap, has very mediocre sound, and kinda hurts to wear for a while. 10 bucks seems like a bargain, but I wouldn't even pay 2 dollars for something I'm gonna throw away after just one use. If you wanna keep readjusting the position and shoving it in your ear every time you turn your head, feel free to fork out the 10 bucks. I would rather get 2 Subway sandwiches...
I bought TomTom one which looked fabulous. But I got real bad experience with it. Showing wrong destination time and not able to connect to phone by bluetooth. Tried couple phones none of them able to connect to the GPS. And more over typical driving direction, which took me 2 & a 1/2 hours travelling time where it should supposed to be 1 & a 1/2 hour. So I strongly suggest to check one more time before you go for it.
This is a terrible product. I have had nothing but problem after problem after problem.The service pack 2 issues are pretty bad. Lock ups, BSOD's, you name it. The kind of crashes that make you wince for your computer. Getting the new drivers isn't too bad, and when you install them, things should be great, right?Oh no. Check any forum about the issues after the latest drivers. Notice that your mouse kinda moves pretty glitchy? Yeah, that's because the hardware induces SEVERE CPU USAGE SPIKES. Go ahead... open your performance monitor. You'll notice every few seconds that cpu usage goes through the roof. Any one using winamp will notice this right away as their music begins skipping badly.What about the signal drop outs? Funny, this shouldn't be happening so close to the router. My other computer is fine. Oh, it's the Netgear card, failing. Again. Fresh windows install, careful deletion/replacement of drivers? Nope. Won't help.There are "solutions" - using old drivers, using drivers from another company - but each comes with a slew of new issues. At best my internet connection is slow and erratic. But hey, I'm just paying for broadband... I didn't need all that speed.Screw this wireless card. If you have an amd64 setup, be very weary of buying it. Netgear's site provides little help, I doubt I'll buy another product of theirs for a long time.
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.
UPDATED 2Oct06: I finally sorted out my issues with these routers. They do not document that BRIDGE mode can only actually wirelessly bridge a single MAC address. You must use WDS to connect one LAN with many devices to another LAN. It works great now, very solid. Their own tech support had no idea, but a very helpful forum gave me that info. It's not a flaw with their product, but with the way wireless bridging protocol was designed. WDS fixes those issues, though it's not completely standard, so make sure you buy the same device for both endpoints (or check compatibility online by testimonials).I have a few gripes about this product, because I purchased two of them based largely on the strength of its features (good chipset and WPA2), and the fact that most of the online reviews were positive. I am a computer professional with many years of networking and programming experience, so I have some familiarity with this kind of technology.My specific situation was that I had a long cable run that I thought was dropping out on occasion, so I thought, "Hey, let's try a wireless router and a wireless bridge instead!" What a can of worms that turned out to be. I bought one to be my main router, and another to be used in bridge mode exclusively. I thought that they'd have the best chance of interoperating correctly if they were from the same manufacturer, and in fact the same product.I flashed the bios to the newest revision as soon as I got them plugged in--that was really easy. This review pertains to Firmware Version: P-330W_V1.7 (10 Aug 2006) Great job on that much, ZyXEL.The P-330W does not handle a lot of trivial things correctly. The box I connected to my cable modem does not know how to respond to your external IP address if you ping it from inside your LAN. This means you cannot easily use DDNS or run a domain name from home, because you cannot use that name to access your own server. This is completely asinine. Product support says that is a feature they don't support, and will not plan to do so. Even the cheapest wired routers I've had could do this.The P-330W, when set up in bridge mode, does not properly transmit DHCP signals. I have two Windows XP machines over the bridge and they cannot under any circumstances retrieve IP addresses from it over the bridge. If I plug them into the long hardwired cable which goes into the back of the router itself, I get IP addresses fine. One of the XP machines was a fresh install that day, so I know it's not funky in any way.The P-330W does not allow my machines connected through the hardwire to 'see' my machines on the other side of the wireless bridge. The machines on this side of the bridge can see the hardwired computers. WTF? I have linux machines and XP machines over the bridge and both show the same symptoms. When I switch back to using the long hardwired cable, everything sees each other fine. Again, the bridge feature is letting me down.My final three quick gripes: 1) in router mode, it loses connection daily almost, so I am forced to reboot it... rebooting the cable modem is not necessary, but I tried to isolate which box was causing the problem, and it's the P-330W for sure. 2) This is exacerbated by a lack of a REBOOT button on the configuration web page (which would make the issue a tiny bit less annoying as I could at least then set up a script to reboot it daily) 3) There is no way to see what the DNS servers are going to be if they are gathered from your ISP automatically. You can override whatever it is, but you actually have to go to a machine using DHCP to figure out what your ISP says to use as DNS servers. This is a serious issue if you are forced to use static IPs over a bridge due to broken DHCP. Or you call your ISP and pester them for the DNS server IPs. Very annoying.Finally, the steps involved in setting up any kind of bridge is a little convoluted. The product support reps send you a PowerPoint that gives you the instructions you need to do it step-by-step, which is great. I followed it exactly. Still has the same problems. I had a very pleasant conversation back and forth that never seemed to resolve anything, but at least it was pleasant. Again, good for ZyXEL for having customer support that didn't suck. They're just trying to support a broken product the best they can.For these many reasons, and the many hours over weeks I have put my unpaid time into these broken devices, I give the product a 2. Unfortunately, most consumer networking products are probably a 3, this is worse than average.
How do you connect an old parallel printer to a new computer that has only USB ports? There are USB-Parallel conversion cables, but I also wanted to be able to use my old computer. I decided to set up a wireless network.The Level One Wireless mini printer server is very conveniently packaged. It's about the size of a cigarette package, and plugs directly into the parallel printer port. There is only a small cable to it's ubiquitous power cube. The printer can be located anywhere within range of the wireless router. Very nice.The quickstart instructions failed at about the third or fourth step. There is no telephone support from the manufacturer. They are in Europe and only offer support by e-mail. It didn't try that, so I don't know how well they respond. There are several user manuals in PDF format on the installation CD. After selecting the correct manual, I had to re-read it several times before I began to understand. It is mostly screenshots, with terse descriptions of various configurations and instructions that are often confusing or contradictory. After a couple hours, I finally had it up and running, but my router software couldn't detect it. (It was there and working, the fault was in the router software)I first tried to print from my old computer running Windows XP. It seemed to set up the printer OK, but nothing printed. I finally got it working by completely removing my printer from Windows printer setup, then reinstalling from scratch. Next I tried to get things working from my new computer, running Ubuntu 7.10 Linux. With Linux, you're pretty much on your own. The Ubuntu printers menu has almost no documentation. After searching through Linux forum postings, I discovered that it's better to setup the printer using the well-documented CUPS web-based control panel.The instant I entered the correct URI for the printer, it started printing!All in all, the wireless mini print server is a good product, but the documentation is so weak, it's probably hopeless for anyone to use unless they're pretty savvy about networking. I had two different friends try to help me, and finally had to figure it out myself.
I had ordered this product to drown out the sounds of outside while listening to music. It did not do this. There was nothing in its discription that would have told me , this ahead of ordering.
This item really is a piece of cr@p, no doubt. But I actually bought it for parts more than anything to make a custom cooling pad. I got 3 fans and a short usb cable, so it wasn't too bad.Out of the box, it didn't appear to even work. A few minutes of troubleshooting and I found that the grills on the fans were put on backwards which put pressure on the fans, which kept them from being able to spin. Once I flipped them, it worked.The other really bad thing about the design is that it completely takes the "laptop" out of "laptop computer". So don't plan on actually using this except on a flat surface.You're not spending much, but then you don't get much.
I work at a school and have had two 3320's break in the past week. HP's aren't what they used to be when you consider that there are still a lot of DeskWriter C's and DeskWriter/DeskJet 500 series printers still working on campus. Shame on HP for not fixing the design and continuing to sell printers with the same fatal flaw!
Really disappointing.I believe this unit was a prototype, and was rushed into production way too early.You buy it, and you are on your own. Hard to use. Missing expected features, for the price. Lots of bugs. No software updates.When you enter an address location, it gives you a really close up, tiny map of the area, but what it displays is so "close up" you can't tell if it found the correct area or even city city. You need to be able to zoom out when finding an address to make sure it is the right place. So you have to select it, say OK, save it, look at the place only to find it's not what you wanted, and then delete it, and then try the next city area.I looked for a specific address in Harahan, LA by street address. It found SOMETHING, but since I could not zoom out, the address it found was in another city altogether! I found another match in New Orleans, but what it found was not in New Orleans at all, but a different city. The map was wrong.The scroll up/down "thumb wheel" basically doesn't work. So scrolling up and down a list is like trial and error, jumpy, unreliable, and really frustrating.There is NO customer support for the unit. The support web site is almost non-existent or useless. There is no email support. If you have a problem, unless it is in warranty, and it is warranty related, you are out of luck. If you need assistance, none is available.For instance, the software update area says they routinely updates the software. After 1.5 years, it did not have an update. So they don't update the software. There is no way to tell what version of the software you have versus on the update page. The update page says like "SP1", but no version numbers. The iCN-750 shows only version numbers. So you can't even tell if you have the latest software version. But since the unit software hasn't been updated in 1.5 years, whatever bugs it has will likely stay that way.If you look at the FAQ and and typical questions on the support Web site, there are about 12 entries total, and and a good amount are about how to buy more from the company. Useless, not solve problemsThere is no convenient way to preview the route it selected graphically. The manual says you can put it in "Demo Mode" do play what routes it will take you. But it is SO SLOW, after 5 minutes I just gave up.The power off switch is is really hard to access. It's sort of hidden. You need a very strong paper clip to reach it. A ball point pen won't work, because the lever to push is too small and the pen point is too large. Even then, it's hard to determine if the switch is on or off.Periodically it goes "mute" by itself. We'll notice it hasn't spoken to us in a while, only to find it put it self on "mute" for some reason. So we've missed turns, sometimes missing the turn by 20 miles! You can't have a GPS that just stops talking to you.Some cities are broken down by "north area, south area, west area, east area, etc." So if you are looking for an address, you first have to know where in the city it is to start with so you select the correct region first. If you select the wrong region, it may find a street match, but since you can't zoom out to check basically where it is, you may well drive to the wrong part of town.This unit is SO disappointing. And it cost so much. And without support, I would recommend BUY ANOTHER BRAND of GPS.
I purchased this in 3/07, used it about 10-12 times (it still looks new,) but it just stopped working while playing a DVD. No power at all. The Pioneer service rep didn't want to have anything to do with it, because it is a multi-country PAL model.
It suddenly stoped working after two months. The tech support is even worse, alway tried to let me believe the problem is from router. Don't trust D-link!
The Dymo LabelWriter 400 Turbo works great. What doesn't work well is the "No-Monthly-Fee DYMO Stamps(tm) postage labels." Everything works great until you want to purchase postage for your package you are shipping. With the free software provided you can print a wide range of pre-selected postage amounts, but you cannot print a specific dollar amount. To ship your Priority Mail package with the correct amount of postage, you will still have to go to the Post Office or purchase a $9.95 monthly service plan. Of course, this is not explained to you until after you purchase the unit and set up your account. In my opinion the "No-Monthly-Fee DYMO Stamps(tm) postage labels" is clearly bait and switch. If you ship a few packages a month, the monthly service charge is not worth the cost.
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 the best way I have found to keep my lenses and filters clean. This pen even cleans the ocean mist that accumulates most days that I shoot along the shore. Better than pre-moistened papers, and way better than dry papers with bottles of stuff. My 2 star rating was made in error but I haven't been able to change it.
Where should I start. Oh yeah, first problem; Three months after deciding to purchase this TV from our local Target store, the DVD drawer would not open, therefore getting the DVD out was impossible. After unplugging the TV several times, the DVD drawer seemed to have gained just enough strength to push open it's lttle mouth and spit the DVD out.Second problem; Now, I think we're on the right track and the DVD eject button is working fine, until one day, my son yell's that his DVD's not working. I walk over to the TV and can hear the DVD motor spinning up and then shutting down. Obviously it's not reading the DVD. No picture, no sound, nothing. At this point, I'm thinking, yup -------------(flatlined). After letting it rest a couple of days, it started working for all of 2 weeks.Third problem; Unexplicably, one day the TV starting turning off by its self. I thought maybe it was possessed and started to sprinkle some holy water on it or something, but then I thought, if I do that it might void the warranty. Oh, I forgot the warranty was for only 90 days, and we were well past that, so it doesn't matter. Well, I was able to contain myself and didn't sprinkle the water. I can't begin to tell you the frustation my son had while trying to watch a DVD and the TV would just turn off?? I've tried every little thing under the sun to get it to work right... not happening! Now it won't turn on at all after 6 months!!In life you learn lessons. For us this was a $150.00 lesson, which was well learned. Had we known about these issues we would'nt have brought this one. I guess that's what the 20/20 hindsight thing is all about??
I bought this antenna after reading about various different antennas. I wanted to run my home entertainment tuner. I live inside a small town of about 6500 people, and 32 miles from a very large city that offers many AM stations that I enjoy. I was very suprised to find that the AM doesn't work well enough to understand any stations, period. It is a static mess. However, I rate this 1 star instead of none because the FM works flawlessly. Very clear and pics up all the stations in the area as it should. If you are looking for an FM antenna, buy this. AM, don't waste your money, this thing is a peice of crap. How they can get away with calling this an AM antenna I don't know...
We have bought a number of replacement cartridges for our Brother 8850DN through Amazon. This one though prints very light right out of the box. Unfortunately, Since I ordered it to have on hand when our other cartridge failed, it was more than 30 days since I ordered it. Only 50% refund and I would have to be without a cartridge. I'll buy locally from now on because it is a business critical item.
THIS IS A TERRIBLE PRODUCT IS MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC AND AFTER YOU ATTACH IT TO CAMERA THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IT DOES NOT FIT NICE AND TIGHT,IT MAKES THE CAMERA FEEL CHEAP, THE PEOPLE WHO DESIGNED THIS JUNK DO NOT HAVE ANY IDEA OF MEASUREMENTS, IT WOULD HAVE MADE SENSE IF A DIFFERENT COMPANY MADE THIS THING.... BUT CANON MADE THIS...I DON'T GET IT WHY IT DOES NOT FIT PERFECTLY SNUGH.BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARDS GUYS!!
four and a half years old and $450 in repairs and its DOA. Never will buy a samsung again. Not because it died but the way samsung handled themselves . they talked me into replacing part and four months later tv is dead. there only response was the warranty on new part is only 60 days and"is there anything else we can help you with today?" Never again
Lexmark has done something interesting with this printer. They have set their driver installation program up in such a way that you can only install the drivers ifa) the printer is directly connected to the machine via USB, orb) you buy and install Lexmark's $129.00 N4000e network print server.What this means is that, unlike the vast majority of printers, you CANNOT use Windows printer sharing in your small office to have multiple computers on your network print to this printer. Lexmark seems to have intentionally disabled this standard Windows feature, without warning the unsuspecting buyer.Having myself managed and maintained networks with thousands of computers and hundreds of printers I find this undocumented practice - buried on page 75 of a user manual you only see after purchase - as border-lining on fraudulent.
I bought this so I could add my old computer to my network for my grandson. I ended up giving it to my daughter to use for her laptop.It works like a charm, and my grandson is especially thrilled that he can now take the computer into his room to use.
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.
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.
This combo drive is pretty lousy in important places.First off, the DVD drive. It will freeze during movies and click and bounce around inside the player. Sometimes it will stop clicking and start back up after a minute or more, but other times it will have to be totally shut off.And secondly, the VHS player. It plays VHS movies fine except for some annoying problems. About a month after purchase the player started squeeling when fast-forwarding or rewinding. Now this might be only annoying, but it makes me question the quality of the machine considering it started one month after purchase.Overall, the only positive feature is the abilty to watch local channels and VHS tapes. That is pretty sad, because this thing should do a whole lot more.
Literally, used it once. Next time I went to use it, it did not work. There are no imperfections around the outside, but obviously something is wrong on the inside because it does not work at all. 1 day. Absolutely ridiculous. Don't waste your time, money, or frustration on this item.
This headset was great after I bought it... for the first few times I used it! The microphone just quit working :( I don't recommend it as it is pretty cheap.Just as some other reviews state... it does pench your ears, but it's not too bad. It penches a little, but not very noticeable.
don't buy it especially if you're a beginner. the worst reel i ever used, film loading is extremely hard, a pure waste of film.
We bought this DVD player as a gift for my son last year. Overall, we really like the unit - it seemed sturdy and played all DVDs. After a couple of months of use however something went wrong (some kind of electrical fault I think) and melted a hole in the back of the unit while he was watching a film.Coby product support to date has been poor. Even though the unit was within the 90 day warranty, we had to pay $20 for postage plus an extra $6 money order for their handling charges. Four weeks later we received the replacement unit - and that was dead on arrival (the unit powers on, but the screen just fickers randomly - did they just swap it with another returned item? :-). I'm now battling with different levels of Coby customer service to return this dead DVD player with little progress (calls are not being returned and generally unhelpful staff).Bottom line - if the unit is defect free, I think you'll like it. If you get a "lemon" you'll wish you'd have gone with a more reputable brand...
Purchased this Portable DVD player about 16 months ago. Worked fine for 1 year then all of a sudden the screen cuts out. All you can do is listen to the movies now after about 5 minutes. Coincidentally my Cyberhome unit for my home TV went bad after only 8 months. Do not buy Cyberhome is all I can say. Spend a few bucks more and get a real DVD player.
This printer worked very well using the Windows XP software but when they put out Pac 2 software this printer cas become a dog. Epson has sent me a new driver and it dose not work any better than the old software. The print quality is very good but with the pack 2 software it takesd upto 2 1/2 minutes to start printing which is too long.
If you can't tell the difference in design, features and quality between a zune and the iPod-you should definitely get a zune. Afterwards, drive home in your Yugo, take off your leisure suit, put up your feet on that crack-a-lacken Naugahyde couch and crank up those bontempi slow-jams.Yes, get yourself a zune-I insist.
This is a well-made cable but not universal. It will only work for some, perhaps limited applications (not mine, to my regret). The DVI connectors are male DVI-I (integrated), not DVI-D (digital only). Hence, the cable will not connect to the many monitors that require a DVI-D connector (mine). Unfortunately, neither the Amazon on-line description nor the cable packaging itself indicates the DVI connector type. Read the Wikipedia entry for DVI to educate yourself further.
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
This product has great sound quality, both listening and speaking. The one downside to it is that it's not fully adjustable for those with smaller heads. We bought this for use by the entire family and found that the sizing adjustments available do not adjust small enough. As a result, it fits loosely for younger people or those with a smaller head size.
XACT is a dishonest company. They claim to have a warranty on their products, but there is literally NO WAY to get them to repair or replace a product. If you call their support number, you get an automated system with no option to talk to an operator. Instead, the system gives you an e-mail address. Then you have to e-mail them several times to get a response, and all they say is "Send it back to the retailer," even after the 30 day return period.I bought theirXACT COMMUNICATIONS XG2500 Cordless Headset Telephonein late 2008 and it was of mediocre but acceptable quality at first. But then the battery life took a nosedive. A cordless phone that lasts ten minutes on a full charge isn't useful. And that happened during the one year warranty period. But I couldn't get a repair, replacement, or refund from the company. So my only recourse is to give out one-star reviews and warn others about the company.
It went dead after only three months. The number I called for warranty repair/replacement kept redirecting me to repair centers all over the country.Finally, I got an answer--mail it to service center somewhere in Illinois (I pay the postage), and it will take four to six weeks to get a new receiver. Which means you will have to pay to have the new one activated, not knowing if it will fail in three months AGAIN, and...Anyway, you get the picture. Just trust me--don't buy it.
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 bought this cable and everything worked fine for about a month and a half, then all of a sudden the cable is sometimey with me. When I print it will start but then lose communication with my computer and go offline. I think that it's the cable and not anything else.
This is a very poorly performing item, Firstly the fan speeds are very slow. Secondly the wiring is all very loose with ultra thin wires, The wire joins came off in few months after I got it, so it became absolutely useless. Overall it is a total waste of money. It's cheap, so you get what you pay for.
These disks work fine for data, but I've never been able to get them to work for music at ANY speed. They either skip or don't play at all. I've not had the same problems with media from other companies.
Bought this product and the first time i used it it broke into about 15 pieces at the part the is suppose to lock into your computer. I will not buy again.
I bought this printer only to test the "archival" quality paper and inks. I must admit, I was quite impressed with the Luster photo paper surface; it resembled the true photographic luster surface that I am used to, but with a tighter texture. I was also quite impressed with the level of color control sliders and methods of color matching in the printer's software. (A side note, anyone who is truly concerned with accurate color will want to invest in a colorimeter and software to properly balance their monitor from a company such as Monaco; do not waste your time fighting with color matching.)For starters, I first noticed that exterior of this printer was rather flimsy and some parts are quite breakable. The printer tray in the front simply folds down, however when folding up, it only "clicks" on the left side. On one of my pritners, the tray falls at the slightest bump. Additionally, the extendable paper tray is a bit cheap and can be a little cumbersome to extend. Also, the cover is easily scratched; even wiping it with a paper towel can cause abrasions in the opaque black cover. With use, over time it will loose it's cosmetic appearance quite quickly. I have always thought Epson printers were of lower contruction standards when compared to HP.As a very experienced user (with proper monitor balancing tools and tons of "profile" experience) I was not able to get color results that I was happy with, mainly in regards to magenta levels. I was forced to tweak the magenta settings down by -2 for every print, regardless of which profile I used. Furthermore, when compared to traditional photographic images, I have had difficulty with a push/pull between magenta and green. While on one hand a portion of any given image appeared too magenta, another portion of the same image was obviously too green, particularly anyone with blonde hair. Obviouslly, there is no way to do an overall color correction for this. Every print I have printed has this issue, and I have used two different printers. Overall, the prints just did not look right to me. When comparing the Epson 2200 prints to a PROFESSIONALLY operated Fuji Frontier system, after the Epson prints are completely dry they seemed to have a "fog" to them, almost like looking through a pane of thin non-glare glass.The most notable disappointment with these prints is any areas that either are white or black, or fade to white or black. The slightest angle in the light reveals a myriad of reflection patterns, which I find completely unacceptable. These reflections are highly noticeable when the prints are viewed on a wall from any angle. They can be quite ugly and destroy the image, especially images with high contrast.More recently, I took an image that I was mostly happy with and professionally framed it. We used conservation quality mats and conservation glass, which blocks 98% of the UV rays. Within two weeks, I noticed something curious and have yet to take the frame apart to investigate further. When viewing through the glass at an angle, the parts of the image that are the darkest seem to be transferring to the glass. The image is 1/8 inch away from touching the glass. While this has created an interesting pattern on the glass, obviously this is not desired and leads me to question the "archival" claims made by Epson. Since we are in a dry climate, it is not humidity; and since we are in a rural area, it is not an effect of ozone or pollution, both of which environmental conditions are mentioned in the paper packaging regarding proper print storage and display. The only thing I can figure is that static electricity is somehow pulling a very thin layer of the darker inks off the print towards the glass. We'll see. ......I simply cannot recommend this printer to anyone who is greatly concerned with accurate color. I have tried two different printers, and getting accurate color has been a big hassle. Don't get me wrong, the average consumer will be happy I'm sure, but anyone who desires accuracy will not be pleased, especially if they are a professional. I impolore any professional user to be just as critical of this printer, as any print they would receive from a lab; there is quite a big difference. Again, for an ink-jet "photo" printer, the Epson 2200 is a huge leap forward and at first glance it is quite impressive; but after closer inspection, to say the printer is of true "photographic quality" simply is not true.I'll stick to creating my own work, while leaving the printing to the professionals down the street. At least I know for a fact that my prints will still be around for the rest of my life, and beyond; and who needs the push/pull between green and magenta! In the long run, getting accurate color is cheaper when going to the lab, rather than wasting two or more attempts on the printer.
After ripping CDs for 6 hours Zume software deleted about half of my files from the Zume AND my hard disk and didn't even put the deleted files in the recycle bin. After spending a couple of hours trying to figure out how the poorly documented Zune PC software works (I have provided you with almost as much documentation as Microsoft does and I haven't really documented anything), I began ripping CDs. I moved about 1.5 GBs to the Zune and all went ok. I ripped another 2 GB and moved the music to the Zune. When I looked at the Zune, I was missing about half of the first load and over half of the second load. I figured I would just reload the missing files, but they were missing from the PC hard disk also. I tried more down loads, reloaded the software and nothing improved. It seems about a third of the time some files get deleted. There doesn't seem to be any pattern as to which files get deleted. The hardware is BEAUTIFUL and the graphics are second to none, but the software is about as bad as I have seen and I have been this business for 40 years. I got my first RCA MP3 player 10 years ago so I am no spring chicken. Wait for the next release. My mistake was buying ANY thing on the first release.
For the first 2000 or so pages I was very pleased with the printer. It is a little loud and tends to throw paper all over the place on larger print jobs. But overall it performed well considering the cheap price tag.However, at a little over 2000 pages the printer just stopped half way through my current print job. A message indicating the toner was low appeared. I tried to get it to finish the print job but the stupid thing refused. It was an important print job that I needed to turn in in a couple hours and I had no spare toner cartridge.Finally after much frustration and after almost destroying the cartridge trying to shake the toner to the front to try to finish the current job I discovered a way to circumvent the low toner "feature". I placed some tape over the little laser "eye" on either side of the toner cartridge. After that I was able to not only finish the current job but print hundreds more pages without any fading. I've gone through another 500 page package and still have not replaced the cartridge.If brother included this "feature" to sell more toner cartridges then I consider their tactics dispicable. In any case I will pay a little more next time and avoid the brother brand on principle.I suggest you avoid this one....but if you buy, be sure to have replacement toner cartridges handy....or some electrical tape.
I got snookered by the buying frenzy that always overtakes me when I enter my local "price club." It was strictly an impulse buy, and I paid at least as much as the Amazon price...actually, I think I paid ten bucks more. Plus, of course, tax at the point of sale.I bought on the brand name...my bad. Sure, I tried them. But the available sample of source material had only a single, short selection. I wasn't very impressed...but, oh, the BOSE name! And they were very comfortable.In my highly subjective opinion, they are awful in terms of sound quality. Admittedly, I am no great fan of base...I like those violin concerti, and I want to hear that mid-range and treble come alive and get crazy. But what I hear is anything but bright, clean sound...I hear a base-heavy mushiness.I will say that they provide marvelous insulation from ambient noise...they are the best headphones I have ever had on in that respect (and I have had on numerous high-end phones of similar design and even much heavier).In spite of my reservations, I am enjoying these headphones. I like to put in a great little pair of Panasonic earbuds that I got from Amazon for next to nothing and plug them into the source. Then I put these BOSE phones over top of them for insulation from room noise and just BOSE plug dangle.Now to read what others have said...
This item is horrible. Makes weird noises when CD's are playing. If I did not throw out the box, I would have returned it.
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.
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.
not for the new macbook pro (oct '08) it dosen't say anywhere on the product page a waste of time and money
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.
The thing gets stuck on the wrong input source and I have to constantly unplug and replug it in to get it to work.
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.
1. ) Use too many ink to clean head. Cited from http://global.solutions.brother.com/Library/en_us/faq/faq000038_000/index.htmlWhy do the color ink cartridges run out of ink even though I never or rarely print in color?DESCRIPTION:One factor that will affect your color ink consumption is the cleaning cycles of the machine. The machine is designed to automatically flush and clean ALL of the ink jet nozzles on a programmed schedule. A periodical cleaning or "flushing" of all the ink cartridges occurs approximately every two days. During the cleaning process, the machine draws out a small amount of ink to remove air bubbles from the cartridge and to remove dust and dried ink from the ink nozzles and channels. This not only ensures premium print quality but also ensures the life of the print head. Because of the ink jet technology, this process is common to all ink jet machines.2.) If any one ink cartridge empty (there are four cartridges here, one black and three color), you cannot print anything, even fax. E.g. you run out of yellow ink, you cannot print black/white fax. This is not the case when I with my other inkjet printer. This is designed feature for printing quality. You can find something in brothe's web site.So this is a cheap machine. I got it from Staple for $70. If you do a lot color / black printing. Then this is the one for you. Photos printed are not too bad as this cheap printer.Another, do buy "One-Year Replacement Plan" You will need to replace this within one year!
Feel free to use this product as a brush for your lens, but the other side of the Lenspen took the coating off of a full set of Arri MasterPrimes on a set where my friend was ACing. Thousands of dollars to repair. Stick to regular lens cleaning tissue.
Very bad. Did not work at all. Took a chance given the price. No luck...I do not recommend this though it's low price
The wires wore in numerous locations in less than 2 months. The gage is too small to hold up to active use. I would strongly suggest looking at an alternative.The sound quality is good which is typical of Sennheiser, but they have to improve the materials to justify the purchase.
I have the USB version of this thingie, which works up to 4x for CD-burning, and deliberately went out of my way, and paid an extra $au300 for the Firewire adapter. The adapter plus my Predator is EXACTLY what you are buying here, except you wouldn't also have the USB adapter.What a waste of money.Firewire, at 8x speed, is essentially too fast for the Predator software, and the whole CD-burning process will freeze you machine (and ultimately crash it) and you'll have another coaster to add to the collection. You simply have to run the Predator at 4-speed and just accept the limitation.But, unless you're a bozo like me who doesn't read US-based reviews before he buys, there are plenty of other CD-RWs out there that get far better reviews than the Predator.Look carefully, waste no money.
I HATE this camera, and have had nothing but problems with it since it was given to me as a mother's day gift in May, 2007. I have sent it in for service (what a frustrating two weeks!)and after getting it back--allegedly fixed-- I opened the box, and the batteries I had put in just prior to sending it for service were not working. I put in two more brand new batteries and one day later, yesterday, I power it on and get the "low battery" message. The lag time between pushing the button and the actual picture snap is infuriating, and the service provided by Samsung was abominable. I will never purchase another Samsung item! I am beyond frustrated-- the camera's shortcomings were exacerbated by the complete lack of service provided by Samsung' so-called "service" center. I was unable to reach anyone in a position of authority, and the phone rep actually refused to let me speak to a supervisor, and refused to give me a supervisor's name. DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA, and DO NOT GIVE THIS unresponsive company your business!
My camera came with a 2MG card. After ordering the Sandisk 32MB card for my camera, I found out, from Polaroid, my camera won't recognize anthing larger than an 8MG Smart Media card. It would have been nice if they'd put that somewhere in the documentation.So then I ordered this card, and guess what? It won't work either. This card is a 3V while the one that came with the camera is 3.3V. With the card that was too big the camera showed "media failure", but with this card, the camera won't even power up.Another reveiwer claims this card works with his Polaroid PDC640 digital camera, but I'd advise you to check the card that came with it before ordering this one! If your card reads 3.3V, don't waste your time.
This product is absolutely the worst I've seen. It is poor in quality. The lock itself isn't sturdy. The key's jacket (the black part) nearly comes off when you attempt to take the key out of the lock. This item looks (and smells) as if it came from a small street vendor in China. It has a very strong chemical odor similar to the odor in China-made shoes. The product was probably intended for the Chinese market as it has Chinese characters in the back of the package. Take it from the other reviewers, this product is not worth your money. It also does not fit two of my laptops. I have an Acer netbook and Hp 6730b. So this cable is basically useless to me. Do not get fooled by the low price. This item is not worth it. Spend a little bit more and get a decent product for more money.
This cover offers a snug fit. However, the case doesn't allow for appropriate use of the Garmin. I regret the purchase.
Not to repeat thousands of others experience, but straight out of the box my Tungsten E won't hold a charge more or less at all. Charge it full, let it sit on the desk turned OFF for four days and it's lost everything. Genuine piece of garbage. As others have said customer service is non-existant.NEVER BY A PRODUCT FROM PALM. PERIOD.Follow that advice and you can't go wrong.
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 :)
I'll never know how long-lasting these Delkin disks really are, because I ended up discarding most of them. Several were defective outright and didn't burn properly because of problems such as a pitted surface. The wallet concept was also very bad for unrecorded media, since it meant the discs already had too much dust on the surface, coming right out of the package. I tried blowing them off with canned air, but that didn't always get rid of everything. Sure enough, despite my best efforts, I ended up mostly with flawed dye layers. Even really cheap media perform better than this. If there weren't so many defective discs in the two Delkin wallet packages I purchased, I might have considered buying a spindle of blank Delkin discs in the future. Above all, this wallet thing is a dog. Avoid at all costs.
So, I'd read a few reviews and finally caved in and bought the flash. My Sony Cybershot DSC-P73 was on the list of compatible cameras and the price seemed reasonable.But what I got for my money was disappointing. Okay...virtually useless.Tucked away in the notes for the Flash (and nowhere on eBay ro the Sony site that I could see) is a "note" that, hey, this won't work outdoors and it won't work indoors either unless you're pointing it at a shiny surface.Now I ask you: who wants to be pointing their uber-flash at a "shiny" surface while taking a picture?! Think you'll be seeing great results?Not likely. Not from this "flash" anyway. If you can even get it to fire. Preliminary tests have proven the "note" to be true. It don't work. I did however get it to fire when I took the flash off and physically pointed the camera at the flash when taking the picture...so nice.
This USB drives worked for me for no more than three hours: I wrote two files at my office (Mac OS 10.2.7) to this media. I could read and rewrite while in office. However, three hours later when I tried to work on these files on my home computer (Mac OS 9.2). Well, it was not working any more. I then came back to my office and tried it again. Guess what, error messages came up, including &quot;low power&quot;, &quot;not recognized by Mac OS X&quot;, and &quot;some information may have lost&quot;. The unit was sent back to the retailer immediately.
I don't know what's worse, the Toshiba TV or fridge we bought from Best Buy. Neither one worked well from the beginning. The bulb blew in the TV after a month and the fridge could never keep up with ice. After 4 years the fridge quit all together and the bulb just blew again. When we had the repairman out he said we would be throwing good money away repairing these items. I will never as long as I live buy another Toshiba product again nor will I shop at Best Buy. And, I make sure I tell anyone who will listen the same thing. Most of the time I hear people tell me they could have already told me that.
Good print quality & paper feed. Overall the hardware is good, except for being VERY NOISY. The software is problematic in every respect. The installation CD can make your PC crash it is so big and tempermental. A total resource hog. The consumables are very expensive considering their built in short life. And don't even think about using a HP "compatible" cartridge or drum. If the sensors sense anything other than genuine HP they will shut you down.I have owned many excellent HP printers in the past. But not one in the past 3 years has been decent. I mu$t move on. HP was the quality standard forever. It is sad to see them fail.
We bought this and got it all set up, no big problems. We used it for less than two months and then the hard drive physically failed. I took it to firedog within Circuit City to see if they could recover the data, and nothing, sure enough the guy said there was a failure within the mechanics of the hard drive itself. Over a years worth of work lost. I am really frustrated with this product and we're replacing it with a Seagate that has a 5 year warranty. Never going for this brand again! Don't waste your money, time or put anything important on this hard drive!
The product purpose is to clean LCD screens, but it says Camera Lens Cleaner. It sucks when you receive your product and it is not what you were expecting.
Strengths:* small and lightweight* attractive designWeaknesses:* Heats up very quickly, even without using any of the 4 portsThe waste heat is annoying and may be a deal killer... could this draw a significant amount of power from laptop batteries?
I have Dynaudio BM15A studio monitors. They weigh 41 pounds which is well under the specified weight limit. My studio control room floor is carpet.The spiked feet OnStage provides for carpeted environments did not install easily and are not long enough to be effective on low pile shag. The lack of solid footing makes the triangular base precarious. The slightest bump into these stands will cause them to topple over under the weight of heavy monitors like the ones I own.They would probably work fine for smaller monitors or on solid floors. In my case, however, they are not working and downright dangerous.
I bought the Maxtor 3000LS external hard drive because I needed to move some big files between two different computers in two different locations. One computer had 1.1 USB connections operating under Windows 98 and the other had 2.0 USB connections operating under Windows XP. The Maxtor worked on both, BUT .....1) It has no on/off switch, thus stays on ALL the time.Does not even "sleep" after no use.2) It makes a lot of noise.3) It came with NO instruction manual.4) Something associated with this drive caused the CPU andmemory in one of the computers to become saturated,which resulted in the PC crashing often and caused theother peripherals on the machine to stop working.Everything on this PC returned to normal after the Maxtorwas "uninstalled". It looked like some kind of USB"polling" problem.5) It has no function lights. No 'on' light, no 'in use'light. Nothing. How much could it cost to put somelights and an on/off switch on the darn thing?6) Sometimes after an hour or so, it will "disappear" fromthe device listing and there is no way to access it. Youhave to re-boot the PC in order to use it again.I gave it two stars because it did what I wanted it to do - but with a lot of hassle. I hate this thing. I'll hook it up when I absolutely need it to transfer files, but the rest of the time I'm going to uninstall it and throw it in the garage. Shame on you, Maxtor, for putting out a product like this.
Don't buy it. My NEC DVD RW drive (model: ND 3520A. it is a 8X DVD+RW drive) does not not recognize it. I use NERO ULTRA V.7.
This program is adequate for designing dog houses, but not for the real deal. The most fustrating thing with this program is adding floors (the type you walk on, not a story). Punch seems to think that the second story walls of a building are built directly on top of the first story walls - no Punch, they are built on top of the floor that sits on top of the walls below it. That throws your elevations off by about a foot for each story (assuming 10" joists and 5/8" plywood).When you look at the detailed framing view, you can see they have no clue how a house is framed.
this is the worst set of speakers i have ever owned. the quality itself is not bad, but as the other reviews mentioned, they pick up EMI very easily. they are so senstive that i have to turn off my phone every night to avoid being awaken by these speakers. (i don't like turning off the speakers, because the only way to eliminate the buzzing noise is to unplug the power, but every time u plug the power back in, the speakers make a LOUD popping noise. what's ridiculous is that even the manual mentions the "known problem", but altec lansing still decides to sell this p.o.s.) i've emailed and called tech support about the buzzing sounds caused by cell phones, but they offer useless advice like using ferrite beads (which i tried and they did not work). save urself frustration, time, and money by not buying these guys. if u really want them, i'll be glad to sell you my set (if i haven't gotten rid of them already).
I bought this microphone and have used it with two separate panasonic cordless phones including KX-TGA930T as well as an older KX-FPG175R. In both cases the "other party" on the line reported my voice as very low volume with static on the line. These problems were eliminated after removing the headset and using the phone's built in microphone. For this reason, I do not recommend this product. In contrast to the microphone quality, the speaker quality seems OK.
I've had my X5 for about 15 months now. In that time, I have used it mostly around the house and at the gym. I charge it regularly and use it gently. I chose the X5 because I like the way I have my music organized in folders, and I don't like the way itunes organizes my music. I found the X5 to be very intuitive and user friendly.However, at about 12 months old (just after the warranty expired), my battery life went from 10-15 hours to 2-3 hours (and sometimes less). The unit hasn't been through any trauma to warrant this drop in battery life, and now I am faced with the decision to spend 80 or more dollars to replace it, or to just put that money towards another player.Iaudio states on their website that the battery should be at about 80% at 2 years old. I made my decision based on this information, and I might have gone with another player if I had known my unit would be fairly useless in a year.
This unit does not work as advertised.It would have been good to know the limitations before purchase.The purpose og buying was was to switch between a VHS/DVD recorder player and a DVD player.
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
Unlike other flash drives I have bought, this one seems buggy with the Mac and doesn't like many of the files I try to drag into it. Unsure why. It rejected some folders that had very simple names, such as 'open invoices,' but would copy all the files inside. Not useless, but enough of a bother that I would not recommend this to anyone with a Mac.Also, the added value applications are all executables. I didn't want them anyway, but not being *able* to use them is different than not *wanting* to use them.Unsure how hard it is to make a flash drive that's plug and play for Mac, but other drive manufacturers seemed to have mastered this trick.
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:(
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 don't know about other customers, but my 2450 is worthless to me. It looked good and got good reviews and for my interest in photography I thought this was the answer to my needs. I assumed that it really would work with windows XP. That's questionable. Epson doesn't write the SmartPanel software and there have been many issues with that. After having new, updated software installed from Newsoft and the SmartPanel still didn't work, I then received an e-mail from Newsoft which said that there likly would be problems with the new version too. A phone call to Epson brought no resistance and a quick offer of a refund. That alone might have saved a customer for future purchases of Epson products. But not this 2450.
The TV itself is awesome. The picture is great. I've rediscovered TV with this baby. This TV is better on all aspects than the $2500+ Sony, Panasoic, Sharp, etc.Sadly, all LCD manufacturers hide a dirty little secret. My TV came with a dead pixel. J&R; won't ship me a new one unless Zenith authorizes them. I called Zenith. Zenith said I had to have 3 dead pixels or more for them to consider it defective. This dead pixel policy has been around since LCD technology first came into being. I could understand it in the early 90s, but the industry has had enough time to improve their fabrication process. They are ripping the customer off.This TV would easily get 5 stars if it didn't come with a dead pixel. Buyer beware!!!!
Did not work the keyboard does not function with this adapter. Product did not give any warnings it was not compatible with certain brands.
Zipper pull pulled off after 2 months of light use. Now it is very difficult to use and pretty much worthless.
I bought a new computer and didn't realize the key board and mouse had the new USB connection so I had to purchase new ones.The ones that came with the computer weren't comfortable to use. So this keyboard looked like a good solutionI saw that some people said the space bar was sticking but other people loved it and didn't mention this problem, plus it looked like the closest match to the keyboard I was trying to replace so I decided to try it ...but when I received it, I wasn't happy with it at all.The space bar did stick and made a loud clicking noise just like the other reviewers had mentioned- it was better if you hit it in the center -but when I was trying to type as I normally would that wasn't the case and that key got stuck or made that clicking noise almost every time.I also must have missed the part about the center of the keyboard being raised and the shape and placement of the keys really bothered my right hand/wrist - so I am sending it back.It did seem to have some neat features/ short cut keys though - I am really disappointed the rest of it didn't work better
I should have known that this simple film camera wasn't going to work out because there are zero reviews for it anywhere. But how could one point and shoot camera be that bad?When we opened the box, the camera wasn't the same as the one we ordered. It bothered me a little, but whatever- I was sure the one I got was nice as well. Put the batteries in but the camera never worked.
About 3 weeks into gaming I heard static on the right side of the headphones, a week later I could hear more static. Now I hear noting on the right side. The microphone is medicore in quality and I dont think I will ever purchase this headphone again but for $20 their isnt much too lose unless you buy yourself 3-4 for the year..Sorry Plantronics I give you 1 Star..
The unit won't stay connected in the socket. I tried it in several 12V sockets and it will only maintain a connection when it is held in firmly, at a specific angle. I'm glad I didn't pay much for it.
I bought the unit. I had exchange for three times and dead pixelsoccur in the same area of the screen. Now they are refusing to exchange it and giving you a crap of within specs. Very defectiveproduct. If you bought one look closely to your screen. I advise not to buy it. The cost is too much to give a &quot;within specifications&quot; crap of dead pixels.
Bought this Kodak K 5000-C Li-Ion Rapid Battery Charger Kit along with a Kodak V-550 camera per Amazon's recommendation for my son's up-coming trip to London. Problem is....we needed the KODAK K7500-C Li-Ion Universal Battery Charger Kit for the batery in the V-550. Now I have two days to scramble around and find one locally before he departs.
It worked OK for a couple of months, but then I came to charge it up one day and it broke. There seemed to be some fire inside because it became really hot and smelt of burnt electronics. It had only lasted 10 weeks.When it was working, it was OK, though.
Did not get a chance to test this out. I am not sure what they used to produce or package this thing but the toxic aroma is overwhelming. We had left it out for a few days hoping the smell would dissapate but it never did. It is a very foul, chemical aroma that permeates the room. I saw one other review mentioning the smell so I don't know if this only affects a few units or if others were able to get past the smell. We will be returning this and looking elsewhere.
The plug doesn't stay in. Audio cuts out whenever the cord is bumped. Do NOT buy! Total Waste of money.
I followed the Setup Wizard instructions and everything seems to be done correctly. The print server never shows up in the list of compatible print servers. The main suggestions are: check your wires to make sure everything is plugged in correctly (done), turn off your firewall software (done) and make sure the print server has an IP address (done). Then, support says to just go to the IP address from a browser and ... wait a minute, the manage utility doesn't come up because my computer cannot connect to the print server. That is, after all, what I was troubleshooting to begin with. I put this thing in the drawer about 3 years ago and now I remember why. It's just easier to carry my laptop to the printer, plug it up and print. Only problem now is that my laptop battery is history so stretching the power-cord-connected laptop to the spot where the printer's USB cable ends is a real pain. Why won't the print server just work? I've loved Linksys products for years, but this one is really getting on my nerves. I guess I'll shop for a newer print server and certainly a different brand. Sorry Linksys. Shoppers: DON'T BUY THIS PRINT SERVER. PICK A DIFFERENT ONE!
Bulb life much shorter than advertised - less than 600 hours not uncommon. Replacement nearly always requires return to MFG.
This is really great, went all the way to a town in Georgia without looking at a map !!!!! Gertrude put me right in the front of my granddaughter's house !!! Amazing.
I truly wish more on line retailers would use the US Mail to deliver. 98% of my packages arrive within 3 days and the price is quite competitive i believe. I would even be happy to pay a FEW dollars more for this. This provider uses DHL which takes 10 days or so to deliver...and offers a 2 or 3 day delivery for a LOT more money.The camera worked perfectly, taking stunning photographs for 2 days and then froze-up. The return process involved the provider sending me a DHL return label via DHL (10 more days) vs e-mailing it, the return via DHL (10 more days) and they assure me that the replacement is on it's way but as it's only been 5 days since they sent it I still have almost a week to wait.I didn't look for user performance reviews of this camera before purchasing it...shame on me.
The speakers look good, but are intermittent at 50% of the time. They will lose the signal for 10 to 30 minutes at a time. The blue transmit led light goes off from the sending unit and the music mutes, about 10 to 30 minutes it comes back on. I use it with an Ipod so it is not an unusual audio set up. The distance is not a problem as it is only 20 feet unobstructed. I haven't called the company yet, we'll see what they say and I'll post a new review.Joe Cousins
I'm convinced that any RCA product out on the market is bottom feeder equipment. I've been burned twice by RCA and will never purchase any of their products ever again! Once by a satellite receiver like the one displayed here, and another time by a Proscan (high-end RCA) DVD player. Both of which I've had to scrap due to the fact that there was no hope in repairing them. Also, I need to mention that customer support is horrible. I was told by an RCA technician that they knew of the problem with my DVD player, and that there was basically nothing he could do. However, they did offer to send me the exact same DVD player with the exact same defect!!! STAY AWAY from RCA!!!!I must say that I've been extremely happy with my new Hughes/DirecTV TIVO receiver. If you're thinking about any satellite receiver, definitely check into TIVO. You won't be disappointed. In fact, you'll wonder what you ever did without it!
I did NOT work! Was not worth the trouble to return it, cheap made. I would not recommend ANybody buying this, I went on a car trip, thought I had a reliable charger, And guess what!! It did not work.
This is just a USB to Mini-USB cable. If you have a digital camera, you probably have one of these laying around. This is not specific for the Garmin GPS.
I had and used this headset for 2.5 years. It worked but the foam parts around the mic fell apart fairly soon. Now I finally bought a new no brand headset for $10, and I'm absolutely stunned at the difference in sound quality, particularly the mic. All those two years people had trouble understanding me and I always blamed everything but this headset. Logitech should be ashamed for selling such a low quality item.
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.
I work as a media specialist for a company with 50 branches across the country. We are looking to replace all of our VCR's with combo units. I didn't have to keep this model on the bench too long before determining it was junk. I will say the DVD side was very good and it played every type of disk I put in it. The VHS player (at least on the one unit I tested) could not maintain tracking AT ALL. Squiggly lines dominated the picture, especially when viewing large text titles. I tested the VHS tape on several older VCR's and it looked fine on all of them. Received and returned this unit on the same day.
ONE MONTH AFTER RECEIVING IT, AND OF COURSE AFTER THE 30 DAY RETURN POLICY HAD EXPIRED, THIS HAIR DRYER STOPPED WORKING. CHEAPLY MADE, THE CORD WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT, YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUSH IT IN AND EVEN THEN IT WOULD NOT GO ALL THE WAY. THE HANDLE WAS HARD TO FOLD. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AT ALL.
Do not buy this product! It has been nothing but problems until it completely died after 6 months.
This rewinder from ANT Online was hard to close from the beginning. It only worked for the first week. The second week it started "eating" videotapes or not running at all on some attempts. It became useless within two weeks, and so far we have not been successful trying to get a refund. We are afraid that a replacement from the same company may also be defective, and they are asking us to pay shipping. We want to get a different brand.
After 6 month operating the FA312 card, the card suddenly burned and the system won't power-up until i removed it. After calling the technical support, the response that i get is that Netgear's warranty doesn't cover a card that gets burned. Even though I and an UPS and tried to install it on different system and different motherboard, the tech support kept asking for more, like "go to your neighbor and install it in his system". Like who would let you install a card that can mess-up their system.My best advice is to STAY AWAY FROM NETGEAR THEIR PRODUCTS AND THEIR "WARRANTY" that doesn't cover anything.
I have had both the Palm V and Cassiopeia E-100. The Cassiopeia is empressive when demoed but when it actually comes down to what you will use the Palm V is a lot easier to use and carry around. The Cassiopeia display doesn't work well outdoors cause you can barely read the screen and the battery runs out in a day or two ... where the palm 5 you can carry around for a month or so.
What do you want out of an extension cord? It needs to carry electricity and it needs to reach the distance (perhaps without too much extra bulk). The shorter it is, the more important accurate length is.Well the cord comes up about 25% short of a foot. FAIL.
I bought this router expecting an increase in range and speed compared to my G linksys router. What a joke, it's actualy slower,looses its signal very frequently. Its a pain in the butt.I wasted my money and all I can do is throw it to the garbage. Do not buy this piece of junk!
I think that the concept of this product is intrigueing, however the reality is less than as portrayed. The product has POOR vocabulary recognition relative to many of the simplest of terms,ie: ham produces "hammer,camera & pail" ?? Milk produces "rope, ladle & rolls"??avocado produces cocoa, hot cocoa & alcohol ?? etc. I cannot imagine why I purchased such a frustrating product.
Purchased this recorder in September 2007; used on week-ends, infrequently. Stopped playing in March 2008; mailed to Samsung repair in New Jersey; returned after delays due to not having part in stock. After receiving it back, used a couple of times when it stopped playing again. Disappointed in Samsung quality; won't buy another product from them.
I usually don't get involved in making a point known like this, but to anyone who is looking to buy a Zune because you believe it to be a good option to the iPod your loved one wants, please reconsider. This is not even close to the same thing. It's not cool, and education wise, doesn't even support pocasting. Making a kid use one of these Zunes is akin to making them ware high-water pants. There is also some doubt as to whether this product will even be on the market half a year from now. If you still feel inclined to purchase this product, I'd encourage you to read Andy Ihnatko's (he's the personal technology reviewer for the Chicago Sun Times) November 23 article on the Zune.
An order of magnitude better than the Belkin transmitters. My car radio actually receives the signal.It still has very low volume and distortion though. You need to turn the player and radio volumes way up.[edit: Lowered my rating. Decided to try using it once more, but the volume is just way too low. Not usable.]
I purchased this Monitor cable so I could relocate my Dell PC Monitor to a more convenient position. This cable was not satisfactory - the monitor image was distorted, too large for my screen, and worst of all it was rotated 90 degrees to the right. I was unable to make ANY satisfactory corrections, and could not use this cable. I was so disgusted that I trashed the cable, and purchased the equivalent from Staples. Guess what - the Staples cable did not work either, so I returned it. The original Dell cable is perfect - no distortion, but it is too short.
I bought this and the larger model just in case of failure. Failures are seemingly common. It did not work. I sent it back. The other model worked. I kept it.
Este producto promete mucho, pero la verdad cuando maneja muchos archivos se vuelve muy lento inclusive parece que se ha trabado. No lo recomiendo.
Two of my daughters received these cameras for Christmas and were both very disappointed at how bad the pictures turned out. I tried to tell them that it takes practice to get good pictures but even when I used it the pictures turned out horrible. It is also disappointing that there is no screen to view the pictures and that they have to wait to see them on the computer. I have not seen either of my girls use these since the week of Christmas, huge waist of money.
My company bought eight of these and for the most part they have worked as expected. We really like the small size and the built in 802.11b. Most other brands require additional bulky adaptors to get wi-fi. It's all in one small package with the e740. Where we got the bad taste in our mouths about this product is when we needed warranty service.One unit was issued to a highly reliable employee who returned the unit two days later with a cracked LCD. "I pulled it out of my pocket this morning and that's the way it was." he said. The unit was not dropped, just put in a jacket pocket overnight. There was no evidence from looking at the PDA that it had been droped or stressed in any way. It looks as though the LCD may have cracked due to some kind of pressure left over from when the unit was manufactured.Sad state for toshiba... We were considering this units as the standard PDA for our employees if the initial eight units worked out well. I'm glad this came up. It sure would have been a rude awakening to find out after we equipped our 300+ workforce with these units! I supose toshiba is diong so well they don't need our business.
I bought two of these batteries about a year ago, for my Canon SX230HS. They didn't hold much of a charge at the beginning, but I thought I would give them a chance to "improve" over a few charge cycles, as LiIon batteries need to do. Unfortunately, they never really hold as much of a charge as the Canon original battery. I should have known, since these actually feel a little lighter, too... obviously they aren't the same.To give an idea, the Canon battery works well for a good long time. Both of these batteries seems to last about 1/3 to 1/4 of the time as the Canon. That's just terrible. I suppose it's better than nothing, but dying out after about 30 pictures is unacceptable.Sad thing is, I've had great luck with Lenmar batteries in the past. This particular model is awful. I can't imagine it's a one-off issue, as both of my batteries perform similarly poorly. My recommendation - spend the extra for a different brand (or just bite the bullet for the Canon original).EDIT: If you don't want to believe me, check this test out: [...]
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...
Just after (of course) warranty ran out, the LCD went blank. After a brief web search I found that this is not uncommon with the 550 remote. After explaining, in writing, the steps I had taken to remedy the problem I received 2 responses. The first was to try the exact same things I said I had already done. The second was a "Sorry, we cannot repair your remote"...I was give the option of purchasing a new remote, at a discount, from their online store. However, the online prices are 30% higher that any other retailer.Bravo Logitech, bravo....!
specification item no audio and no compatible PAL only NTSC and the finition is bad
This unit is apparently not made for a Garmin GPSmap 60Cx. Half of the buttons are covered up when the GPS is put in it, and the GPS antenna is in the way of the flap to close the case. I also assumed that this case could be attached to my belt. I doubt that I will ever use this product without major modifications, and I would advise anyone to not purchase this product.
I wouldnt recommend this UV Haze filter for anyone unless you need basic protection for your lens if you are traveling in the sahara or something. In normal conditions the filter actually makes picture look less saturated and stale, and also can add a glare to the picture. Would be better to get a polarizer or some other type of filter than this one.
This review does not speak to the product's merits and faults since I was not able to use it.Instead, this review is with regards to the Technical Details (part of the product description).TECHNICAL DETAILS:A part of the technical details section is false and I had based my purchase decision on the information found in the technical details. The first bullet under the technical details state, "Tiny-Sized, Approximately half the size of an MMCplus Card, but with all the features and performance". This is simply not true. The size of the card is the same as an MMCPlus or SD card, not half their size. As a result, this MMC did not fit in my mobile phone (Nokia N70).UPDATE (06-14-2010) The seller was kind enough to provide a full refund of the purchase price and shipping charges due to the misinformation. I am changing the seller's customer service rating as a result of their willingness to standby the products they represent.
My entire rating goes against the charger. It started not to work from about 1 month of me buying the same. Same thing has happened to 2 of my friends who brought this some time back. Do not go by the brand Sony as it is a complete luck issue.
I wanted a remote detector but as the saying goes "you get what you pay for." This thing would probably be amazing if we were 15 years in the past. Overall installation was easy and quick. I mounted it in the uppermost part of the grill with a clear view and made sure it was perfectly facing forward. Powered it up, turned pop off and x-band off and away I went.The good:It has a temperature sensor + voltage meterIt is a remote detector so it can be easily hidden/concealed.The Bad:Detection range is terrible. Ka-Band accounts for at least 75% of all police encounters and it severely lacks in these bands. I can see the cop before it goes off.Ran several tests and my 7 year old Bel V940 stomps it in every band by 10 fold.There is an X & K Band confusion where if you turn off X-band and go by an X-band source the detector will display K-band instead. Even the newest models suffer from this.You cannot turn off VG-2 cloaking and it will go off at random and power down.Will never purchase a Whistler product again.I'm updating as you do get what you pay for honestly. I own a 7 year old "S7" horn V940, an "M4" horn V995, and this Pro-3450. The only thing pro about it is disappointing you. Buy a windshield mounted detector as it can be placed higher for superior range/visibility/sensitivity at a fraction of the cost. It is sad to say but the 7 year old V940 beats all of them on every band. Do your research please! Don't consult just one website or a biased website. Sign up to a radar detector forum, ask questions, and watch videos on the " "tube since Amazon auto deletes links. I'm not sure how these people who reviewed before me are giving it such high ratings. I can only draw the conclusion that they work for Whistler. V1, Escort, Beltronics. Stick to those ones. Inform yourself on the features, driving terrain, band encounters, false encounters, and above all stay away from Cobra as they leak so much they set Ka-Band off on every other decent detector within a 100ft radius. Look it up if you are in disbelief.Yes it can detect X-Band (which is virtually extinct except for parts of NJ) and K-Band OK (again, going extinct) but like I said before Ka-Band is the new technology and as stated is at least 75% of encounters. Police are also trained to use Instant On which if you are not familiar is a feature where by the radar remains in stand by (like a loaded gun) and when they see you they push the button and you are screwed unless you have a decent sensitive detector that detects it from a car ahead of you.
I could have made a better looking skirt my self and I dont have any sewing skills! I was very disapointed with this product, it does not look proffesional at all!
This camera case has a very unyielding opening and every single time I get my camera out of the bag, it takes too much force, and usually my camera's on switch gets snagged and is turned on or off as I'm taking it out or putting it away. Bag is too large for my purposes (I have a Nikon Cool Pix) and the camera isn't secure but flops around once this overly roomy but with not elastic or other straps to hold camera in place. Not very safe in my opinion for the camera. On the plus side, the compartment on the outside was handy for extra memory cards, batteries and even accomodated the charger. I wouldn't get this again, though and will be replacing it in the near future.
Beware: Not supported on Windows XP. Dense SDHCs over 2 Gb have no effective driver available from Microsoft as yet. The sole Windows XP patch offered does not allow your computer to recognize high density [>2 Gb] cards.
Don't even think of buying battery from these guys, I bought some from them in one month they only last for half an hour after showing 100 percent after charging over night and the funny thing is there is no warranty, that is what bad.
So tell me, how can this company continue to manufacture this product if it simply does not work? We bought ours back in at the start of the kitchen remodel, left it in the box. Finished remodel, took unit out of box.Guess what? Screen was black. Refused to work.Fortunately we bought it at Sam's Club, who took it back without question, in spite of the fact that we had the unit well in excess of 6 months (long kitchen remodel...).
I returned these because the wireless capability became very staticy at about 20 feet, and anybody walking by them made it worse. As someone else noted, they advertise 120 feet range, but the user manual states 35 feet (an estimate, based on my memory). They work fine at short distances, but that's not what I needed.
I work from home and need to occasionally send out faxes. This machine is of such poor quality that I have to sit and help the feeder with the documents or else it would not grab them to pull them through. God forbid I ever need to receive a fax - I would have to do the same thing for the printer which is also of poor quality. My advice - spend a little bit more and get something that will be reliable, because this machine is not. I can't wait to pull an "Office Space" on this thing once I get a different one.
The headset was good for about 6 or 7 months. It worked fine, then as most headset are apt to do, it started to go. I started to hear static and then the band on the headset snapped in two. I don't know that headsets are good for more than a year. Another headset added to landfill. Would pay more for one that lasted.
If two PCs access the disk at the same time (different files), its embedded OS crashes. Even the power switch does not work when this happens: you have to unplug the power cord.So the most important feature of the product is fatally flawed, destroying the primary reason for buying an ethernet disk.Note: LaCie confirmed this bug (and a few others), promised a bug fix weeks ago, and still have not delivered.
Boy, I wish I had read the reviews before buying this. But I thought, "hey, it's a Linksys, my other Linksys routers have all worked just fine, no problems." Right? Wrong.When the first one wouldn't connect, tech support told me I had a bad one (and I had to fight to get it replaced with the shipping costs borne by Linksys, not me -- the only reason that worked is because I procured it through my employer's purchasing department).The problem is that it does not accept DHCP address from my ISP's network. The router continually reboots (so connection will disappear and reestablish every 5 seconds or so, and never will the router have connection to internet -- rather defeats the purpose, don't you think?). (The router has no problem acting as DHCP server -- that is, giving out DHCP addresses to devices in the local network.)When I had exactly the same problem with the second unit, I figured there was a systematic issue. After about an hour on the phone, I was finally (on my third request) forwarded to 2nd-line support, who determined (over the next 45 minutes of repeating exactly the same actions as in the first hour) that this router is not compatible with my cable modem (Toshiba PCX2500).So with what modems, I asked, is it compatible? There is no such list.So is a firmware fix in the works? (Note that the latest firmware 1.79 is from Sep 2006 -- despite the web site showing it as Jan 2007 [look at the file name after download]; and that previous fw 1.67 was supposed to fix DHCP problems.) He said "I'm sure they're working on it." If this problem has been around for more than six months and they don't have a scheduled update, I would not count on it ever coming.And if they can't tell me what WILL work with it, there's no point waiting around.I don't require 802.11a at this point in time, but you can be sure that I'm not going to replace this unit with another Linksys.
I can't review the functionality of the headphones, because my units were dead on arrival - they wouldn't charge or turn on. This makes them less useful.However, even if they had been able to charge, I would not have been able to use them, because the build quality is truly abysmal. If I spread the earpieces far enough apart to get over my ears, the headband twists so that the earpieces are no longer parallel - and I don't have a large head. There's no way to adjust the headband.The buttons and switches feel flimsy, but I can't judge their performance or durability. However, I wouldn't bet on their lasting more than a few months.Overall verdict: useless. Don't buy them.
This is my first Mp3 player but I am dissappointed. After dropping accidently 2 times the radio doesn't work and the order of songs is wacked. The sound quality is good but the backlight is annoying and the led screen doesn't always display the correct info from windows Media Player. The SD card doesn't even notice 1/4 of the songs I Put in and I am unhappy.
Advice - find another product to buy. Installing the drivers - turns Windows into plug and pray. The bundled software stinks - comprehensively. The support, if it can be called such, is no USEFUL support at all. The player has sat for 95% of its life as a paperweight. I only wish I could give this a MINUS STARS RATING. If I had a nickel every error message it displayed I could afford another player too.
I was very excited about this product because of the great price and good reviews. When I revived the item I plugged it in and it worked great. It had some static but, overall the sound was good. After about an hour when I tried using it again it would turn on for a second and the turn off. Tried it in different ports and cars and same problem. Very Disappointing in this product. I sent it for an exchange and I'll see if it works...
The item wasnt made well and it broke. I wasnt very happy with the item. I also realized that the products from eforcity arent the best quality.
The scope is a little bigger and heavier than expected, works great for watching the moon and land objects, but as for watching planets you can forget it, quality of the 4MM eyepiece, Barlow lens, and finder scope, which are kind of worthless
My low rating is based on the following.....I was supposed to receive this item via UPS one day shipping. Didn't get it on Friday 12/21 as I was supposed to. UPS tried to deliver it Saturday and Monday (to a business so no one was there). I wouldn't have ordered it had I known it wasn't coming on Friday. It was supposed to be a Christmas gift. Not sure if it was UPS's issue or Amazon's. Either way don't advertise one day shipping if it isn't going to come. I know it's the Christmas season so shipping gets tough but don't even advertise one day shipping during this time of year.
You'll be amazed of how many people bought this product and CANNOT USE USE IT because it does not work with ipod touch or iphones.(I'd call it MISLEADING INFO)I bought 4 for my cousings and me and none of us can use them...Buyer does not provide a product # or anything that informs with which generations the charger will work. You should read a few more reviews and see for yourself...Griffin TuneJuice 2 Battery Backup for iPod (Black)
I truly can not believe how bad this headset is and I have no idea why it got good reviews. After about two days of using it, a horrible background buzzing noise set in and I could not hear a thing anyone was saying to me. I threw the headset out and called our phone guy who told me to buy a Plantronics one instead. I did and so far it's working fine.The worst part is that as I was cleaning house I found another old headset I'd bought a couple of years ago. That too had terrible sound so I realized I have twice bought the same lousy Panasonic headset. Not sure how it happened. I guess they had good reviews and the price was right. Please don't make the same mistake I did.
I was not happy with qurlity of the it produce. The Sony 75-300mm is much better.
the sound quality to the earphones is horrible ..i have a pairof earphones i bought at the dollar bill store that work alot better....i sent them back the same day i received them ...i even tested them with my 7 year old .because i couldnt figure out why these great looking headphones had such poor quality i gave him the dollar bill store ones and the labtech ones put on a kids mp3 and asked him which sounded better he replied the dollar ones were much better and said daddy these suck..the stereo quality was like listening to a record album...and i did try all different media types on it games mp3s dvd and a slayer cd all still had the same crappy quality....now the mic did work good but the sound cancelling was subpar....save your money !!!!!
If you're looking for a way to listen to your iPod in your car, forget this item. The only radio band it would play on sounded horrible. I consider it money wasted.
Scanning a perfect circle results in ovals. Not so much so that you'd notice. But it is another reason to avoid this (or any other) dirt-cheap scanner.
I concur with the reviewers who wrote about the deterioration of the capacitors from daily sunlight exposure. Mine is three years old. I had it repaired a year ago for $60. Again it displays the "Service Required" message and is inoperable. Escort says it will cost me another $60. Enough! Get a BEL RX65 instead. That's what I'm going to do.
This offers no protection for the phone at all. While giving a little extra grip to the side of the 8830, it does so by sacrificing ease of removing it from pockets as the material catches the inside of your pockets as you remove it. The case also slips off the phone very easily and rips at the corners. All this disappointment in less than 48 hours.
Why in the world would you buy a 30 gig for this price when you could buy a 160 gig for about 10 dollars more!!!!! LOWER YOUR PRICE ABOUT $120 AND MAYBE PEOPLE WILL BE MORE INTERESTED!!!!
I bought this thing to replace my dying Aiwa. AFter having it for several months I'm not too crazy about this purchase. It doesn't do a lot of things and it wasn't cheap. Definitely,not getting what I paid for. It doesn't cue, the knobs are cheap and it feels with one push, the box might come a part. The design of this thing is kinda lame. The recording mic rests on one side while the record button you must push with the play button just doesn't make sense. It eats batteries so thank goodness for the dv adapter. The sound is clear enough but not as clear as Aiwa which they don't make anymore. And just notI use it for recording ideas for music. I thought it recorded in stereo, well, that was MY mistake.If you're recording speech and don't give a pig's nose about the 'feel' about the esthetics itself, then this is the device for you. And you'll pay well for it. It's worth $15 and maybe @20 with the adapter,not more.
For the price, this camera s pretty decent. I took a few pictures with it and they came out decent, The only real gripe I have about the this device is the way it was designed. I can not get it to properly fit to my face so that I am looking out both scopes at the same time. Due to where the camera sits there is not enough room for the user to adjust the width or the binoculars. Either you will end up looking through the right scope or the left but never through both. Unless your head is wide enough. I am impressed with the clarity of the view. Which is crystal clear. If I was able to get it to fix properly, I would have given it 3 or 4 stars.
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.
The crane fm antenna proved to be only slightly better than a 300 ohm dipole available from Radio Shack for about $3-$4.00. Keep in mind that the higher up on the wall you go or hung with string (to prevent interference) from a window shade cross member, the better your reception will be with any indoor dipole type antenna. Buy a dipole for $3-$4 and use the remainder for something else.
I was very disappointed in the quality of this product. I bought two of these headsets; one as a gift and one for myself. The headphones were &quot;static-y&quot; and the microphone didn't pick up sound very well. Also, even with the computer volume turned all the way up, it was difficult to hear.Two thumbs down for this product!
I am a big fan of B&W filters--they are the best. But these slip-on lens caps are useless; they fall off all the time. I wish B&W would make a better lens cap for their slim-line filters.
This unit worked OK for a little while. Sure, I would get staticky interference from my stations, but in a car that provided me no other options, it did allow me to use my phone hands-free and listen to internet radio off my cell. Then, within a matter of weeks, I noticed that I couldn't hear anything. I soon realized the unit had developed a short. So now I'm back to where I was before. Two stars because it did give me some hope. It's just not sturdy enough.
This device looks good, has a nice feel but just doesn't compare to a Pronto. Tech support from Logitech is just okay, they don't get back to you with 2nd or 3rd level support. 1st level can't really answer many questions at all. I have issues with the remote being able to turn on the correct devices for the various activities I like to use with my home theater. Macro capabilities don't really exist and for any serious home theater aficionados this device just doesn't cut the mustard. It is a good universal remote with some extra features not offered by the typical universal but it's not worth the additional price. If you are a serious home theater user get a Pronto.
I am still having trouble with moles I just found new trails where they have woking, so I will be looking for a new solution
This item had a very good price and my expectations were based on what information I read about it, but on receiving the item and attempting to use it, I found the instructions were not at all helpful. I was unable to make it work. So it sits in a drawer for now. I feel my money was wasted on this item..not because the item was not a good piece of technology, but because I did not recieve instructions on it's use that made sense.
My son got this for Christmas. It was okay for the most part in the beginning, but we have had several problems with the gadget. It locks up and looses it's mind like a Windows product (God Forbid :-) and it scratches if you breathe on it. I like the mini my son had much better as far as functionality. The thing has a terrible time staying in sync with Itunes. Maybe a software update in the future will solve some of the problems we are experiencing.....that sounds familiar doesn't it? LOL
DYMO software gurus outdid themselves. I've had several other label machines (ie.CoStar) that were very simple to use and quick to produce one or two labels at a time. This new DYMO USB (plug & play) did not play with other devices on my USB ports, so I had to unplug 2 other devices to get it to work. Then, it takes forever to make a label and START the printing. Is is lightning fast to produce the label once it starts. It is probably great for printing large quantities of labels, but for my one or two at a time, it is painful. I returned to using my old CoStar hooked up to an old computer (I can't get software for my newer computer that works the old CoStar). The new DYMO is gathering dust.
I bought this home ran the software, loaded the updates and then plugged in the different devices I have around the house.PROBLEMS! This stupid software doesn't know or allow me to tell it which tv and dvd its supposed to associate with.Round and round I go looking for an exit in the Boolean stream.After deleting a tv and dvd player (to simplify it for the software), I have another go (hours later).Its the usual story , when nerds get hold of the help systems department.The simplest route between two points is a state line not just the line that a nerd remembers.The yes/no questions (and silly sketches-a design dept ego injection) doesn't have the options for my new Panasonic panel its tv or av stupid.Round and around I go.Now to go from dvd to tv , the pause doesnt hold.The tv cant find its spot-clicking through the menu and asking me:are we there yet/yes/no/yes/no-but not remembering the result.Back to the computer.I've just had another go and have had to delete my portable cd-radio because it somehow has entered the equation for running my amp-idiots.Yes according to the buttoned programing guide you can't pause a movie and move over to the tv because the dvd player is always turned off!Its really cleaver!Its a case for Wallice and Gromit!Why pour a glass of water for yourself when you can invent an incredibly complicated machine to do it for you!
I admit it worked great when it worked. I have 4 Netflix devices and it handled them all well. However it was unstable and constantly required resetting (the wired connection) not the wireless. My previous US Robotics device worked flawlessly for years.Phoning D-Links customer support in India resulted in 2 blatant and direct lies. The reason for phoning was the power supply had a short that rebooted the the router on any slight movement. It was clearly under warranty as I was looking at the warranty while speaking to the agent YET he insisted the power supply was out of warranty. When I insisted it was under warranty he changed direction and tried to tell me it would cost more to return than to purchase new.After I insisted on speaking to a SUPER I finally got an RMA for the cost of postage BUT to be honest-even if they sent a new product, why would I risk the loss of my future effort on a substandard company/product. Look elsewhere folks.
this battery was totally ripe off. first of all its not toshiba its generic brand and does not last for 30 min.
I was led to believe this case would hold two small flash / thumb drives. As sturdy as it is, the inside compartments are too thin and flimsy to make it practical to store more than a single flash drive. Most consumers think they paid little in return for sturdy outside material and a strong metal clip, so why complain? Because unless you want a mere "objet d'art," this case is likely to be found wanting--practically useless, in fact.1. The pouch is actually made to hold a couple of SD flash cards or Memory Sticks. If that'll satisfy you, it's probably a worthwhile purchase.2. The inner "pockets" are nothing but thin, flimsy plastic (like the transparent windows in your wallet), easily prone to tearing and ripping apart. If you want them to last, you'll have to treat them with respect and delicacy.This item should have been represented accurately, and the material of the inside pockets should have been either described or shown in a picture. I'm not surprised to learn of one purchaser who, upon opening the package, discovered in the most literal sense that it's a "rip-off." He tore off and discarded the plastic material, thinking it was mere wrap.
purchased this product and kept it charged up and it still did not work cant send it back because my name has been placed on it i have been purchasing from amazon for quite some time now and have never purchsed anything that didnt work til now
We are disgusted. The first time plugging this in, we discovered a bad connection in the wire that makes a horrible, loud hissing and static sound at the slightest little movement. My husband called Coby. They told him to mail it back with $6.00 and they'll send a new one. What?!? We have to pay them to replace a defective product?!? We will not buy Coby again and do not recommend.
Not a fan of this flash. While it works as intended it is very limited in what it can do. I'd stick with a Nikon and be able to expand later down the road. If you are doing any wireless work you should always stick with Nikon if you can.
I researched this product pretty well, I thought, and bought one for me and one for a friend not quite a year ago. I liked the styling and features. I loved it at first and used it regularly, but treated it well (no banging). My friend just starting having problems w/ the volume going all the way to the top and not being able to adjust it. Mine kept stopping and saying something like "rebuilding media library" and then after 10 mins it would work again. Now I have the black screen and it won't restart. It did this for no reason. By looking on the Net I see that MANY others have had this same problem.I would look for another player. Very disappointed esp. b/c I thought buying an item w/ almost no moving parts would guarantee a long life of use. About a month ago I'd recommended this to a friend; now I feel guilty, like theirs, too, will collapse for no reason soon.
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.
Bought the Zenith Z50PX2D in July of 2006. Tonight the infamous POP occured.After doing a search for what the problem could be, I've realized there are TOO many malfunctions with this product.I called the LG support, tech guy basically said too bad. But was kind enough to offer me phone numbers to service centers which are over 100 miles from my home.No way will I pay to have this thing repaired, as so many others have spent more money only to have it POP again within days or months.Not only is it a disgrace for a company to knowinly manufacture such a defective prodcuct, it is a shame on how many tons of trash this TV is adding to our landfills.If anyone knows of a class action lawsuit has been filed, or knows how to start one, please contact me.
The rubbery material is very sticky. It's not very pleasant to touch, and every time I pull it out of my purse, it's covered with fuzz. Yuck.
I returned these. There was too much interference and I couldn't get the sound monitor earbud to work, so I couldn't tell until watching the recording on playback just how bad it was. It was ununsable audio. Very frustrating when trying to do a recording for work!
These headphones are for perfect for anyone 10 and under. The headphones do not provide quality sound. In the new world of Beats headphones these would not stack up to 1/10 of the Beats headphone quality. I used these headphones on a plane trip from Phoenix to DC and I could hear and understand the conversation of the persons sitting next to me while my music was playing on my ipad at its highest level. Spend the money and buy a $99 pair of the in ear Beats headphones...it will save you time and the heart ache. The headphones do look good...just wish they had put some quality to the sound.
I bought this for my laptop bag which likes to slide off my shoulder. This product didn't help at all and actually made matters worse, because it grabbed my shirt (on the shoulder) and pulled on my shirt. So instead of just having to hitch the laptop back up every 10 steps, now I still have to hitch the laptop but in addition adjust my shirt & collar every 10 steps.Can't recommend this project because it didn't help keep my bag in place.
I just purchased a Polaroid digital picture frame and even though appears to be well made I am sending it back. I have 2 major problems with this product. First, there is no way to directly connect it to a PC to download pictures without going through the Cevia web site. You must upload your pictures to the web then download them to the picture frame. This means that once your free 3 month trial is up you must pay a monthly fee to Cevia for as long as you want to be able to change pictures in the frame.My second and even bigger problem with the frame is the terms that you automatically agree to by uploading a picture to the Cevia website. The following is a direct quote from the agreement you are accepting by uploading a picture to the Cevia website...&quot;Ownership and Rights to Use Content. You will retain ownership of any copyright or license in your submitted content and images, however, you agree to the following: By submitting images or content to this Site, you grant to Polaroid Corporation, its successors, assigns, licensees, and agents, a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, and royalty-free right and license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, perform, transmit, and prepare derivative works from all images and content on this web site. You represent and warrant that you have full right and authority to grant these rights and no one else's permission is required.&quot;I bought this digital picture frame for my parents (who live 2 hours away) so I could send them digital pictures of my 2 year old and 4 year old daughters. According to the terms of this agreement, Polaroid can legally do ANYTHING they want to with the pictures of my children including turning them into royalty free photo collections on CD or selling them to ad agencies, magazines or anyone else. No Thanks. The pictures of my children are private and I will only share them with the people that I choose to share them with. I will not give Polaroid or Cevia or anyone else unlimited rights to do whatever they want with these pictures.
I'm going to cut to the chase . I couldn't load the software on my computer . My computer met all therequirements that were indicated and more . When I called their support services.I didn't get the help I needed. They basically told me to try various patches and to go their online help area . What a nightmare . I spent hours trying to just load the software . I was never successful . I bought the Sony Moviemaker software and I was up in running in less than twenty minutes . I must say I am not technically proficient in knowing about computers . However , I feel software companies should design their software so that the " average " computer user should be able to at least run it . It was an eye opening experience to see all the " solutions " to fixing THEIR software that should be easy to load . Again , I have never reviewed an Amazon purchased product and I basically have been satisfied with most of my purchases. I would suggest you thoroughly research all the software possibilities before making your selection . I wish I had researched more .Frustrated in Ann Arbor
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.
I've always liked the trackman mouse. This time I tried the cordless version and I have to be honest. I don't care for it at all. What good is a cordless mouse when you can't get more than six inches away and this is with new batteries. As the batteries start to weaken I have to move the receiver even closer. I could have would have saved myself money and purchased one with a cord had I known how poor the performance was going to be.
Unless I am missing something here, I have been surprised to see 100 5-star ratings as the mouthpiece cannot even be adjusted well to where my mouth is (and I do not have an irregular mouth). If there were a zero or minus-1 rating I would be very happy to give that to this product. I have never seen such a poor design in regard to the arm of the mouthpiece. The arm will not rotate or adjust such that the mouthpiece will be where a human mouth is (and I have tried it on several adults from age 20 to age 80). As the mouth piece is ALWAYS too far off the mouth, I have to bend the arm every time but the arm doesn't bend very well, causing the other party to keep saying that they cannot hear me.
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".
Absolutely worthless; sound is barely audible. Not even worth the $1.39 (plus shipping) that I paid for it. Going directly into the garbage.
I ordered this router less than a month ago. It was easy to setup and the range is great, but as of yesterday it has completely stopped broadcasting a signal. At first I was able to reset it and everything would be fine but now it has flaked out completely. While I usually love D-Link, I seriously doubt I will order another.
I admit that between the gophers (as it turned out, moles as well) and my wife complaining about our back yard being a gopher mound romper room, I was willing to try anything, including these "Solar Pest Repellers". WELL I advise you, RUN AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT! I repeat, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT!! I state again, DO NOT WASTE 1 CENT OF YOUR MONEY ON PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT!!!! Like virtually everyone said, it does not work; no way, not even close!! After trying them in different locations, depths, etc., etc. I finially paid a trapper to come out and try his luck (yes we still have trapper people here). WELL, 2 gophers, 2 moles, about 8 days and $160.00 later I have been gopher and mole free for nearly 9 months now...... It took wheelbarrowing and raking about 2 yards of topsoil along with several applications of grass seed and fertilizer, but we are almost back to a "normal" looking back yard!! I did NOT get any satisfaction from the company (Sunforce + other AKA's) when I tried to return the 3 I purchased (too late for Amazon). Anyone want to try 3 of these junkers, REALLY CHEAP???
(i am 14, really... maybe you've seen my other 3 camera reviews.)This camera is HUGE!! You will not believe how huge it is. And it's only 1.3 megapixels. Takes crappy photos. Steals 4 batteries at a time. Small screen. Do not buy.But if all that still didn't stray you away (you shouldnt even be looking at a 1.3 megapixel camera, anyway) the fact that it broke down on me should. I was on vacation, OF ALL TIMES, when it wanted to stop working. So it did. And it never worked again. I've tried new batteries, throwing it on the floor, everything. So, it sucks. :[
Bought this camera last year. Okay for day light photos and worst for night mode. I tried different settings but still could not use this camera to take pictures during the night time.
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.
purchased 3/23/2005 (my birthday)E18 error message 3/23/2006cost $400.97!!!! at Best Buy - it's actually the SD500 model but this problem has been reported on several modelsbefore you buy this camera do a search on Canon and "E18" and error - there are so many cases a class action lawsuit is possible - there is a flaw in these cameras denied by Canon - they do not stand behind their product - BUYER BEWARE!
This radio just don't work for me it plays but don't come in clear at work. I gave it to a friend for her to take on vacation with her.
All of the major adjustment controls (volume & radio station) are placed so far back that it's very hard to use. I hate the placement of the controls and the fact that it has no bass. Good for books on tape, but not music. I hate having to reach around it to find the volume and station dials. I always have to pull the whole thing toward me. Weak speakers. See how the speaker goes all the way 'round to the back? Well, the volume and the radio station controls are at the back of those speakers. Too far back!!
Could not get to work with 64 bit Windows 7. Contacted customer support and they never contacted me back. Put on older machine with XP, works but software very slow. Is not compatible with 3rd party software, tried several.
This is the worst thing I have ever bought. I like iPods but this is just terrible. I had it for a day and it already had like 100 scratches on it. Like I said I like iPods, but this thing is as shame to apple
In over 10 years of networking computers I have never purchased anything but Linksys products. From wired routers and NICs to wireless units it has always been Linksys. I will never buy another Linksys product now. I purchased this router to replace another Linksys router that lasted about a year. This one is less than a year old and I have to reboot it about every 45 minutes to an hour. The network monitor shows that I am connected at 54 Mbps and my signal strength is excellent and yet I am unable to access the internet, email, or other computers on the network. Tech support's only suggestion was to upgrade the firmware and that seems to be what they tell everyone. Since that failed to fix the problem they have no other suggestions other than find my receipt to see if it was still under warranty. Don't they keep a list of serial numbers and when they were sent out? I assumed incorrectly that I purchased a quality product and therefore did not keep the receipt. I will not make that mistake again. All in all I wish I had read the customer reviews before I bought this POS. As a side note I had to reboot the router once before this message would go out. I wish there was an option to rate items at ZERO stars.
Found this remote to be utterly useless. The software seems to require a fast internet connection to program it. I have one. Unfortunately the logitech server keeps failing. Expensive time wasting rubbish.
Bought two of these HDMI cables along with a new Samsung TV and Blu-Ray player. While watching Blu-Rays & DVDs all of sudden the picture and sound on the TV went blank and would stay that way for several minutes or until I turned the TV/player on & off. I finally decided to swap HDMI cables with good ones I had and knew worked well and the problem has completely gone away. Glad I didn't return the Blu-Ray player. Beware, quality is spotty.
This rig, along with t's home docking station, has to be the most single worst item I have ever purchachd here at Amazon.com.It only ran for one hour, and litteraly exploded. There is NO way I am paying for this.
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
After searching the web and being on hold with Linksys for 50 minutes, I was told by technical support that my brand new WMB54G will NOT WORK with VISTA. Ouch. Yikes. The setup hangs at a missing cmaudiow.dll file. This as of Feburary 2008. Now the hassle of returning and finding something else . . .
Casio, a leader in retail electronics and one of the first on the market with the Pocket PC (windows CE) device has sadly let their lead slip away. They remain the most expensive of the Pocket PC's and it's darned near impossible to find accessories. I have a Cassiopeia Pocket PC which I will keep but if I had it to do again, I'd save a hundred bucks and buy an HP or Compaq Pocket PC. Same quality, better price, and easy to find goodies like keyboards and cases.
Found this out but wasn't worth my time to go about returning the product.Hopefully, this review will help others avoid this fate. I purchased two 3-foot cables. They work fine if you never put your monitor to sleep or turn off your computer with the monitor on. If you do, you will likely find a no-signal message on your screen and it will NOT go into sleep mode. I checked both cables. This is because (even though their are 15 pins on each end), they do not all have connection. I did not check but at least two of the pins are not wired.If you ALWAYS turn off your monitor when it is not in use, you should be fine with these cables. But if you forget or are not in the habit (like me) I would strongly recommend NOT purchasing these.
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.
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.
The Canon lens adapter for the Canon S5 camera is made with plastic, with plastic threads. That means that filters with metal threads are likely to get stuck or to damage the plastic threads on the adapter.A much better lens adapter is sold by Sakar as the "Digital Concepts 58mm Lens Adapter. Sakar makes a silver aluminum version for the Canon S2 and a black aluminum version for the Canon S5. The black version should work well with the Canon S3, as well.The Sakar "Digital Concepts" adapter has well-made metal threads, so it will be durable and make stuck filters less likely. The black aluminum finish of the adaptor matches the S5 perfectly, and the adapter locks tightly into place.The Canon adaptor sells for three times the price of the "Digital Concepts" adapter...which is about three times better made than the Canon adapter.If you have an S5, verify that the vendor is sending you the black Digital Concepts adapter that is stamped "s5", not the silver adapter marked "s2".
I've been using modular plugs for years and have never gotten a batch that consistently failed as these do. I just spent an hour working on some wire and had more than half fail the cable map test with shorts and opens. Now I've got to clip all the ends and start over. Before doing so, I've got to go through the lab and dispose of all these unused jacks so they don't mistakenly get used.
There's no write-protect switch. Also, there's this software on it that starts when the drive is plugged in. Some type of manager. I hate it, and cannot figure out how to get rid of it.I would recommend the Imation drives.
This product worked great when new but quit working within a year of purhase.
Why, my order was divided in two ?I liked 4 items, and you divided in two orders: one of 3 and another for 1 !
I own this product and while it has some pretty nice features in it, you'd better either have the manual handy or memorize it. It has weird controls that I have mastered after 2 years of owning this product. My wife still has no clue about how to set it up even though we've gone over it many times, and she's pretty good at these things! Nice sound, crummy antenna and as a result, often poor reception. Don't waste your money.
The player beeing sold in the USA has been modified, so it cannot play other regions (except region 1 and 0). This player is not hackable. If you want play DVDs from other regions DON'T buy this player. There are many other players that have DVD region hacks.
I purchased these a few months ago waiting for my next music project.When I finally got a chance to take them out the box and accuatully use them I found out how horrible they really are. After 10 minuets of use, the bass blew out and they were distorted big time, then when I wanted to turn off the stereo feature and go into mono mode is didn`t even work. To make matters worse, when I had to mix on my dj equipment the left side of the headphone went out. What a piece of junk. For my money Im going back to the Sony MDR-V700 so much better.
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.
I had the GPX model without DVD and it lasted less than 5 months. My husband is a sears employee and bought it from them, not realizing it had only 90 day guarantee. What a piece of @##$!!!The cost to repair was almost same as original price so we chucked it and are researching replacement. It was so nice when it worked though, cant wait to replace it.
Needed just an inexpensive fax for home use. This one is garbage. Trying to get help from their customer service was waiting on hold for 45 minutes, being able to give the customer service rep my name and information, then being disconnected. This fax machine went into the recycling bin!
Bought the camera for (...)cause it came with a free printer. Glad it came with a printer, because this camera is a piece of junk. I have never had shutter lag this horrible; you click the shutter button and you have to wait well more than 10 seconds before the thing actually takes the picture. The screen is jerky too, reminds me of watching video on a 24.4 baud modem. Horrible piece of equipment. DO NOT BUY THIS. Not even for a junky camera. It is not worth more than $10! Plus, at $10, I still wouldn't buy it. I purchased this for my 3 year old, and I'm even dissapointed for her how crapy it is.
...and this scanners software is no exception. I do graphic design for a print shop and I needed to replace my ancient and worn out epson expression 800. The specs for the ScanJet 4070 looked good so i gave it a shot.dont get me wrong, the scan quality is ok, but this thing is SOOOO SLOW!! The first scan of the day every day takes about 3 or 4 minutes just for the scanner to warm up! then it takes another couple minutes to actually scan the art (longer for higher res scans). When you're trying to manage about 7 or 8 jobs at once and customers want their prints and proofs right away, that is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!! HP wont do anything about it either because they're so huge and make so much money, the DONT CARE about what we think. I've called and complained more than once. But the speed of the scanner isnt even the worst part...The software is crap. It makes its own settings and refuses to save mine. The interface is NOT intuitive, i cant get the descreen option to work no matter what. Dont even think of uninstalling and reinstalling, the software glitches up even more, and if youre lucky it wont crash your pc every time you turn it on. check their site, most of their products have all sorts of uninstall patches, etc. can you believe their scanner software is 300 megs!??!? 300 MEGABYTES FOR SCANNER SOFTWARE?? ALL OF PHOTOSHOP ISNT EVEN 300 MEGS!! and guess what? theres no 3rd party software for the scanner... great.the most annoying thing to me personally is that the scanner decides what color corrections it wants to make to the image. in the options i set it to NOT correct anything, but it still does anyway. i have to load the software (1 - 2 minutes) wait for warm up (3-4 minutes) let it do its preview scan, which it does automatically even if you dont want it to (1 -2 minutes), change all the settings to what i WANT them to be at (another 30 seconds or so) then scan (usually 2-3 minutes). so all in all it takes about 8-10 minutes to scan what i can scan from my cheap little canon bearpaw in about 2 minutes or less.if this story isnt enough to deter you from buying this scanner, than you deserve the trouble it gets you. also, hp PLEASE get some decent programmers!!!!
I give this product a two star because it is easy enough to set up. However, I've found the advertised indoor range is way overated. Could'nt get good connection more than 2 rooms away.
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.
this is a poor quality battery. lasts about 20 min. spend more on a better battery.
I didn't have any trouble setting up the print server, and it worked as expected. I was happy until I started printing photo's through it (which is the primary purpose of the printer attached to the print server). It is so slow as to be unusable. I imagine you would be happy sending it small docs to print but for anything large (like photo's), forget it. I'm looking for all the original packing so I can return it.
used to use my canon 18-55 to shoot indoors & for wide angle shots but I needed to replace it quite quickly just before christmas- I didn't want to spend too much for a lens just to take some pics over christmas holiday so I got this- I was expecting that it wouldn't be the same as my canon lens but gosh, I've only been frustrated by this lens- even when lighting is light enough to get it to focus, the focus is NOT good- but that's only when it will focus because I have been having a heck-uva-time trying to get it to focus on my kids unless their whole face is aiming directly at me AND there is enough light on the facial features for the lens to find something to focus on- low light focusing, forget it. focusing with flash- forget it also. can't wait to buy another canon 18-55- argh!
The setup is easy and it has some neat webcam type features. Picture quality is EXTREMELY poor. I never realized how valueable a preview display was either. Look elsewhere for a simple digital point and click.
The Sony CD-180 is a very unimpressive headphone, even at (dollar amount). Then again, most closed headphones at this price are a poor choice.Deep bass is lacking badly, but upper bass is exaggerated somewhat, giving them a boomy, fake bass sound.Mids aren't much better - some midrange frequencies are very prominent, and voices drill into my head in a rather fautiging manner, and smear together with insturments to my displeasure. They also have a very hollow quality that probably has something to do with the closed headphone design.Treble is very muted, but lower treble is exxagerated, and it makes the CD180s sound at first like they have a lot of detail, which they don't.Imaging (Placement of insturments) is poor. Everything sounds like it is either coming from the center of my head, or the right or left side, there isn't much in the way of seperation otherwise.They also have a fairly cheap feel, although they are reasonably comfortable - they don't clamp down on your ears overly hard, and they are circumaural (Go around your ear, not on top) so the pressure is put on the area around your ears.They do sound better then other closed Sony headphones in this price range like the MDR-v150,200,250, but sound somewhat worse then the Koss UR-20s which are also closed, and much worse then the open Koss KSC-50s which can be had for the same price. The next step up from the Koss UR-20s with a closed headphone is the Sony MDR-v7506, which is around (dollar amount) - there isn't anything worth buying in between.As always, keep headphone listening volume reasonable - you can damage your ears very easily. As a general rule of thumb if you can't tell someone is talking to you when you are not engrossed in the music, they are up too loud.
Pioneer has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that their reputation for quality and good service has been replaced by shoddy craftsmanship, dishonest/incompetent support, and literally criminal treatment of their customers.In my case, I purchased a Pioneer internal DVD-RW drive, which proved to be defective within 2 months. The Pioneer website clearly stated that certain drive models had "issues," and would be replaced immediately. My drive was one of these models, and I immediately sent it to the company for replacement. After two weeks without word of a replacement, I emailed Pioneer customer service, and got no reply. I then called the Pioneer support line. I was told first that my drive had not been received, to which I said that I would contact USPS and collect on my insurance for the drive. Suddenly the story changed: they had received the drive, but it had been "misplaced" and sent to their repair warehouse.After further wrangling, I was told that the drive really wasn't eligible for a replacement at all, and that they had made a "mistake" on their website. They assured me, however, that they would honor their website and send me a replacement anyway. After I week, I called again and found that no replacement had been shipped. This time, I spoke to a supervisor who said he would ship a new drive out immediately, and provide me with the tracking number. Needless to say, I never heard from him again. Thus, I have been cheated out of a miserable $50 DVD drive.If you want a quality product and helpful customer service, buy from Sony. On the other hand, if you'd like to be ignored, lied to, cheated, and in general treated like dirt, buy Pioneer. Please avoid anything from this company like the plague! They are nothing more than petty criminals who will steal your money as quickly as possible.
This player generally works very well, even better than the previous Samsung generation. I have no complaints with how it plays DVD and Blu-ray discs.The online content features need work. First, any potential purchaser needs to keep in mind that this is a "walled garden" device. You cannot access anything on the Web, but only the particular applications that Samsung permits. These apps are Pandora, Netflix, Vudu (not Hulu), Blockbuster, and You Tube, plus the weather and a few poor games, etc. Any future applications are purely at the whim of Samsung and Samsung doesn't appear to have much interest in expanding. That is the way they will get people to buy new devices.The Pandora application works flawlessly. It is an excellent implementation of a web application on the television. It has a good interface, works quickly, and is easy to use.You Tube is another story. The videos load slowly. The fast-forward control jumps ahead 30 seconds but takes half of that time simply to make the jump. If you want to jump ahead two minutes then you have to click, wait 15 seconds, click, wait 15 seconds, click, wait 15 seconds, click, wait 15 seconds. Yes, some software engineer actually got paid six figures to design this. However, the worst attribute is attempting to search. The search term can be entered with the keypad on the remote control in the same way that you would spell a word on your telephone. But the keypad is slow and unresponsive so that it's easy to misspell a word. If you misspell letter there is no button on the remote for delete, instead you have to hit the cursor button and navigate to a special key on screen and press it for delete, and then navigate on the screen to go back to where you were typing before. Very slow.The worst is Netflix. I love Netflix, and streaming movies work very well. The quality of the video depends upon the speed of your connection. It appears that here in the Seattle area Comcast is slowing down the connection so that the resulting video quality is about the same as a DVD or slightly worse. Do not expect Blu-ray quality. Nevertheless, the convenience is fantastic. The problem with Netflix is that in order to set up the device you have to enter a special code at the Netflix website on your computer. That's not a big deal, except every week or two Netflix will refuse to stream video unless you enter a new code. This means that you have to get up from your couch, go over to your computer, boot it up, open a browser, go to Netflix, login, navigate to your account information, search around to find out where you're supposed to put the code, then enter the code, and then return to the couch. I have had this Samsung player since it came out and this has happened every week or two since. The firmware has been updated multiple times with no change. Netflix says that it is a Samsung problem. Samsung refuses to answer support e-mails. I have no idea whose problem it is. All I know is that if I were to shop for a Blu-ray player again, I would not buy this one.
Well, one good thing is the sound quality has improved from the last one (4G, color iPod, no video) but the fact that the EQ still is mind-blowingly-horrible is not very good. I also don't like the fact that FM doesn't come with it (i have to buy a $50 dollar remote? HELLO RIPOFF).The screen is also very very nice, but they still have the problem with 1/5th the colors of all other screens out their (have you seen the creative Vision:M compared to the iPod? It has 5 times the colors).Also the battery life. 2 Hours for video? I can't even watch a full movie without it dying. That sucks for travel.Then their comes the iTunes part. Eh. I'd rather have control of my music thank you, and too bad theres no Drag and Drop. Also the fact that it doesn't work with any Music Subscription Service (except the iTunes, of course). No other recording features either.I'm returning this. Apple can do better then this. They should figure out how to stick a FM tuner as well as get recording features without me having to pay an extra 50 bucks a piece for each of those features.
Pros:- On a full charge it lasts about as long as AA batteries, maybe a little less- Being able to plug the cable in to keep playing after the battery runs out is usefulCons:- I can't get a full charge out of it by plugging it into the Xbox itself, I have to plug it into my PC (on the Xbox, the LED light will go from red to off after many hours, on the PC it goes from red to green (fully charged))- Takes many hours (10 or more) for a full charge- The charging cable had a bad, almost burnt-plastic smell for a week after opening itUPDATE 01/23/12: After a cycle or two of using this, I couldn't get more than 5 hours of gaming before the battery would die. I left it charging for quite a long time each time, too (12+ hours), but it never seemed to fill up all the way. I returned it and am now using a pair of Eneloop rechargable batteries instead.
pros, none.Cons: everything. purchased 0709. after four months and roughly 30 hours on the fone and time spent unhooking various configurations I was told to box it up and pay to have it sent back. had to give them my credit card so they could charge me in case they never got it. a week later i get replacement. it looked like it had been thrown off a skyscraper and drug for miles behind a car. they said, oh, it has been over 3 months we only send refurbished units. can i talk to a supervisor. no!finally a month later i decide to hook it up. no instructions. on the fone. later, i try to hook it up, CD won't work. on the fone for 45 minutes while i try to decipher her english. is wireless working. yes. I hang up, wireless goes down. next day, on the fone, ok, do this and that and blah. well, before it was dropping connections every few minutes. now, i can go sometimes 30 mins and not get dropped. it is slow, very, very, very slow just to connect to a standard web page. and, the router is direct line of sight four feet from my laptop. junk.
Despite their having a decent appearance and set of specifications, I'm returning these binoculars. The principle reason is that they are mechanically substandard. The focus wheel, which is quite stiff anyway, has several mm's of free play before engaging to begin changing focus. In addition, it was not clear that the diopter functioned properly to alter the focus in the applicable barrel. Because of these problems, I did not use the binoculars in the field, or, indeed, for more than a few minutes testing. However, my impression was that the barrels were not perfectly aligned, a fault that would lead to eyestrain with extended use. Bushnell knows how to make good binoculars. It's disappointing that these are not.
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.
Product: 5 stars (if it is the redesigned). But 1 star because you can get this item for free, so why selling it?My husband bought the Bose In-Ear Headphones less than a year ago. Though he looooves the brilliant sound of the music, he had many troubles with the silicon tips, which fall too often. Since he is a daddy of a 2 y.o. that also loves music, you can imagine how soon he lost the silicon tips included in his purchase. He even considered to glue them, as my mother actually did (successfully, as she told me), but all his pairs were already unmatched. Looking for those on Amazon site I came across with a great advise from another reviewer (in similar product), who warned on not to buy the silicon tips, because on its website Bose was sending replacements for free. He did not include the link and it was not easy to find it, but I actually found it and he was right.Bose acknowledged the poor design of these silicone tips, that's why they are correcting their mistake (if everyone do that...!). So, they do send a "Complete set of silicone ear tips (S, M and L)", well redesigned (apparently with a feature that impede the tips from falling) and by means of a free UPS 3 or 5-day delivery. Even provide a tracking number so you can trace the package. I must say that the items are well packaged.You can also register for a free "Stability enhancement accessory", as I did. My husband is very happy with his new absolutely-free accessories, and enjoying the improved features of these little things. And so is my mom: I also ordered the two items for her as well. Bose's website says that they reserve the right to limit the quantities, but as far as I am concerned, I placed two orders without a problem, the two of them for both items.[...]However, if they change this link, try these words in their web search: "complimentary" or "replacement". They'll do the job.PLEASE DO NOT BUY THEM if you have already paid for this fine product. Just exercise your right to a proper consumer attention. Bose is great providing that.
I had read several reviews, and I thought this product was the solution to my noisy office (air planes buzzing overhead, officemates chattering away, construction going on outside, etc.). I was so excited to have a device to turn my crappy office into my own personal place of tranquility. Boy was I wrong. The product did not reduce ANY noise. They functioned like an expensive set of headphones with no noise-cancelling abilities. I sent them back. My ear plugs did a better job than these headphones. Not sure if I got a defective product. Regardless, the thing didn't work for what I needed. I'm thinking ear plugs and ear muffs might do the trick at a fraction of the cost.
It works pretty well until it crashes. I bought this because I heard good things about it, as well as the fact that I hate iTunes. But one day after I got it, it crashed and I couldn't turn it on and my computer told me it had "malfunctioned". I returned it and got a new one, which also crashed about a week later. I'm definitely not getting another one of these.
I bought it only as a wireless bridge on my Samsung Blu-Ray player and it works ok for that purpose. I tried to use it as it's intended use - music bridge - but it doesn't work with either of my Vista computers. It is too bad that Linksys support is so poor for this product because it is cheaper than other bridges and it could be both a music bridge and wireless bridge since it has ethernet and audio inputs.
This does not work on my thick curly hair, i am left with a frizzy tangled mess. I wish i hadn't spent the money on this product.
Our company bought two S360s. The first one died within the first thirty days. While it was in the Sony shop the second one died. I asked support if they were recieving other support requests for this issue and the staff indicated that they had not. The turn around for the repair was timely but now we are sending the first one back in for the second time. So that was two S360 Clies, three repairs (for the same thing) within 6 month. I would not recomend this product. Sony refuses to refund or exchange this product.
Doesn't do what it should. Vibrates fine, I was able to put it in the ground fine, however the voles seem unaffected by the whole thing.
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.
Just don't buy it, waste of money, microphone volume too low. First i thought its a software issue, but now reading every one's review its a hardware flaw.
The website says that this speaker wire is "12 Gauge Clear Oxygen-free copper". One of the two wires is coated with a thin layer of copper, the other has no copper at all. Copper coated aluminum (CCA) has nearly the same resistance as pure aluminum.But even if the tiny bit of copper coating is included (so it might look like copper wire but still be cheap aluminum), CCA has about one third greater resistance than pure copper. It also corrodes/oxidizes/rusts to a different chemical that is an insulator, unlike copper. Also, it is less strong/malleable, so it will break easier.To use aluminum wire instead of all copper, you should use at least one gauge size larger (from 18 to 16 or maybe even 14 gauge, for example - you can do the cross sectional area comparisons, if you want). This may make fitting the wire into those wire clamp holes difficult or impossible though.No, you won't hear any difference if you don't buy fat aluminum wiring, it will just make your receiver amplifier work harder, run hotter, and produce less sound for the same work. Want to take a chance on burning one up?Still more worried about getting a couple less feet of cheap aluminum wire than what you paid for? Buy pure 100% copper - only silver is a better conductor. (side note: know how much better "oxygen-free" copper is for wiring? wikipedia.org says it's 1% or less better than regular copper, depending on which of three different types you might be getting - Caveat emptor!)
The keyboard freezes the computer a lot of times. Plus there are lost of missed keys when typing and the connection dies from time to time. I gave up after having to reboot the computer from freezing. I switched back to the wired dell keyboards that came with the computer.
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.
My biggest complaint is that my ears hurt after wearing them for more than 15 minutes. I'm not sure why they designed the ear cups to be a long oval shape. The noise-canceling is so-so; I fly a lot and the noise canceling is somewhat of a reprieve from the sounds of flying, but it's nothing special.
This will not work with a MAC computer. I called the customer care people and they basically told me to buy a PC! Yea like I am going to go buy a PC for this crappy little camera!
My first experience with an apple product and it's going to be my last. Heard a lot of hype about iPods and I was going to upgrade my Rio so I bought an iPod. HUGE mistake. It arrived Saturday. It didn't come with software, the software had to be downloaded. Since I had just ordered a new computer I had given mine to a relative going to school my old, old computer didn't have the os to use the iPod software. On Monday I set it up on my work computer until my new computer arrives. It didn't work. Kept telling me that I had to restore factory settings - it was brand new! Got someone on the phone in customer service, he said that he had had at least seven calls (!) so far that day on the same problem. First told me that if I had an apple computer I wouldn't have a problem, nice attempt at humor but not exactly welcome. Then told me that there was a problem with the drivers for the USB port. (Funny how it's always the other products fault -this supposedly great technology is being waylaid by a USB port - not exactly great technology.) He got it to work by running me through a long list of procedures. Great, thought the problem was fixed and was able to download music from the iStore. Yeah, not quite fixed. Had it working for about 24 hours when I decided to add more music. When I connected the iPod it again insisted that I restore the factory settings, which wiped all the music off it, then it kept telling me over and over that the factory settings needed to be restored, but wouldn't actually work. Called customer service again. This time they told me that I had to send it back to them and in 7 to 14 days they would send me another one. Yeah, right. Talked to a friend who has an iPod, she doesn't have a problem with her iPod, but her iPod came with software. Several of her family members also bought an iPod, but they had to download the software and they have been having continuous problems ever since. I checked the website to see if I could get the software that came with the product and the site basically said that you were out of luck if you couldn't download it, that you'd better borrow or buy another computer to be able to run the iPod. That is the most ridiculous and pompous thing a company could write about their product - that you must spend at least a $1k to make an mp3 player work! DON'T BUY THIS (unless you have an apple computer) because it really doesn't work and it's extremely frustrating dealing with all the problems in a product that should be plug and play. The new Rio is less expensive and I never had a problem with the software or hardware.
I purchased this router to upgrade my network from a 10/100 Ethernet, b/g wireless to 1Gbs Ethernet, b/g/n capabilities. Previous router was a Netgear product serving faithfully for 5 years. I am not an experienced network person, but have better-than-average computer skills supporting a network that has Win2000, WinXP Pro and Win7 Pro Dell laptops. I needed technical network support to implement a new router on a 6-computer, mixed OS network. D-Link support (Phillipine based) was unable to provide much help.The problems started when I found the enclosed quick-start guide (and manual) to be unclear and conflicting. I called customer support to clarify. I was informed that the instructions were WRONG and they would be glad to help me setup the DIR-655 and integrate my 6 laptops into the network. They insisted a manual setup was the best and only way in which they would help (I now wish I knew how automated setup would work). Setup of the router and wired connection went relatively well. For wireless we started with one of the WinXP machines and they recommended WEP encryption due to "issues" with WPA2 on WinXP. Also, the previous router used WEP wireless security. The first tech was unable to get the WinXP system to connect to the wireless network and turfed the issue to Dell stating that they did not support Dell software. I contacted Dell Pro support and even though they normally do not support network setup issues, the tech discovered the problem. The Win7 machine required an internal router code and the WinXP system needs a WEP encryption key. Unfortunately, my problems were not over as the next WinXP system would not accept the WEP encryption key. Another call to D-Link support got a tech that new networking better than the first. It turned out that the Device Ownership Password (transmitted to Win7) was required on this system, but it needed to be obtained from the bottom of the router. Still, this wireless adapter software had no provisions for WEP (only WPA2), so the agent attempted to get Windows to manage the card, with no success. I was again turfed to Dell. I finally went back to D-Link support and had them help set up WPA security (this agent actually provided decent support, but still could not get one XP system to connect, nor could he help me with a Netgear switch). That allowed the Win7 system and the second XP system to connect, but not the first. Back to Dell support to reload wireless card drivers in the first XP laptop. First, he deleted the Dell software managing the card....and the card connected! Windows is managing the card. I finally fought through the Win2000 system and it's Netgear PCMCIA card and it was fine with WPA security. Dell support helped me connect my printer to the network, and I am up and running.So far, no apparent improvement in wireless network speed, but wired Gigabit is nice. I do believe there is improvement in reliability on the internet, but that's a tough call. Because of lackluster customer support, I do not expect to get everything this router should be able to offer. I need to get an N-capable laptop to determine if speed or range is improved. I have decided to keep the router only because so many hard-fought issues were overcome and I am much more knowledgeable about networks now. I do NOT recommend this router to an inexperienced person with a mixed network of systems primarily because of D-Link Phillipine-based support and poor documentation!
I usually don't purchase cheaper priced peripherals such as Printers, however, because of the great reviews and the fact I needed a printer fast I decided to order this - with Amazon Prime I recieved it the next day even though I had opted for 2day shipping. Anyhow, setup was simple - however I could tell right from the first print job this HP was significantly slower than the 2yr old Dell Laser printer it was replacing. The speed didnt really bother me since this was used in my home office - but I would be remiss if i did not stress that the durability of this product was terrible. It has not even been 30 days and its got all sorts of chronic problems which prevent it from printing without one problem or other. I do very very light printing, i would estimate that i did not even print 30 pages before this literally broke down. Whether its a paper jam, or alignment issue it just refuses to print. I have decided to scrap it and purchase another dell laser printer. Please avoid this printer and disregard other reviews as I was completely dissatisfied with it!
LB-51 cannot be used directly with the i70 or i80 printer. It needs the housing that is only available within the CK-51 or LK-51 (of which, the LB-51 is part of those packages)
The system transmitter broke after 6 days of use. I'm in the process of getting a refund.
I did research for a dvd player combo that can convert my vhs tapes to dvd and also provide an upconversion for my dvd collection to my new Panasonic lcd tv. The tv is great! I thought it would be neat to buy the same brand for the same reason but I was wrong. The vcr seems to work fine it's the dvd player that's the problem! It would load to the dvd menu screen and freeze and stay there. You can't navigate because it just would freeze and leave you frustrated. I've resetted the machine a billion times tried everything even copied a cd-r firmware from Panasonic to the machine and nothing. It would work sometimes and then when you want to relax and watch a dvd it just won't comply. I called Panasonic and they had no idea this was happening...they said they would send me a packaging slip so that I ship the machine to them. It's been over 2 weeks and nothing has been shipped to me.Panasonic let me down!
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%.
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This worked fairly well while still under warranty. Unfortunately, somewhere between 1 year and 18 months, the LED started having problems displaying properly. Now, there are lines going through the screen. It will cost almost $150 to have it repaired. I will never buy anything from Creative Labs again.
the rewinder is missing the 3 digit counter that was supposed to be on it and it says that it has a quiet ejection which I think is just the opposite. It is quite jarring when it pops open.
This brand of cable is of a very bad quality, and not shielded properly. With this cable the monitor has very bad streaking, seen especially on text that looks like someone smeared it across the screen. Avoid this one at all costs.
The microphone broke after three months. You may buy it thinking you'll beat the odds and be one of the happy customers who say they've had good luck with this headset, but beware: I made that mistake. It isn't much of a bargain if you have to replace it in three months.
After the first time I had to replace the paper in the machine, I was never able to get the paper to feed out of the machine again.
Hello,peole don't buy this thing BORRING very shakey!!!!!I hated it poor color aand zoom if u want a good CAmera Try jvc products
horrible camera!doesnt even deserve one star!!contains sand in inner lense!the screen is so small i cant see it!the battry life is horrible....DONT BUY THIS THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER BETTER CAMERS THAN THIS ONE!!!please listen to my great advice or you will regret your purchasee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got this to use with my night light, but, apparently, this needs bright and direct sunlight on the sensor to work properly. Even though my room gets plenty of sunlight, the light shadow cast by the neighboring cabinet was enough to tell the photocell that it was dark. In addition, my night light stands up, casting another shadow on the cell (and the polarized plug makes reorienting it impossible). End result was that the night light was on all the time. To top it off, this unit dims the light bulb, hiding behind the claim that doing so extends bulb life. Using an automatic timer instead of this works much better.
The illustration shows a camera, 2nd lens and a flash unit neatly stowed in the bag... I have a Nikon D80 with 17-135, Nikon 70-300 and Nikon SB600. There is no way to get those three items in this bag. Maybe a 35mm with short telephoto and compact flash but not a DSLR. Very disappointed with this purchase.
I have owned this printer since Christmas 205. It was given to me as a gift. It has been in for service 4 times with printer jams. Now, it is broken again with the same problem and now the screen will not come on. It is a piece of junk and Kodak will not do anything to help improv the situation/I would only buy this product if it was your last resort.
I was very excited after I ordered and received the My Book Pro II. I set it up to use RAID mirroring. Unfortunately, within two months, one of the hard drives inside failed on me. I was hoping that Western Digital drives had become more reliable in the years since I last used them and wrote them off, but I have been disappointed on that front. I am going back to Seagate, as their drives have performed much more reliably for me.
Like you, I sought to order a BELKIN brand adapter. Instead, I received a PHILIPS BRAND adapter.For the price I don't feel like it's worth it to put up a fight and send it back (unless the product itself is defected or horrible). But I do feel like the seller should have noted why this switched occurred. Communication is key to any business and this being a prime example.If they had included a note with my order saying something like "We apologize blah blah blah but we had to give you this instead because we ran out blah blah blah" then it would of left me in less of a conundrum where I had to double check online and in my invoice if I had in fact, ordered the right product.On the positive side of things, the order did come fast and the product itself is in new condition, clean, and no evidence (yet) of defect.To sum it up: Ordered Belkin. Got Philips. Kind of annoyed but the price was right. Nice bait and switch, thanks.
I know i probably got a bum unit, but mine stopped working soon after i got it. Worst part is, its borderline impossible to get a hold of microsoft for a replacement. So i ended up witha 35 dollar hunk of plastic.
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 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.
I am a big fan of Epson's printers. But this scanner has been a nightmare. I bought it in June of 2008, and started scanning my vast archive of negatives. I soon noticed that there were color bands showing up on the right side of my images, detrimental to more subtle images with washes of cloudy sky, etc.I called Epson, and they referred me to a service center. so I drove the 45 minutes and dropped it off. They spent a month replacing part after part, and then couldn't test the scanner to see if it worked or not, and wanted me to drive up there and give them some negatives to test. Don't you think a service center should be able to test a scanner? Wow.So I call customer service and tell them that I am not willing to spend another afternoon and gas money to deal with their faulty scanner. Meanwhile, I had paid 700 dollars and hadn't gotten a single good scan in the 2 months I owned it.Epson wouldn't give me a refund, and told me that I had to drive all the way over to the service center, pick it up, and ship it to them myself for a replacement to be sent to me. I begged for them to have the service center deal with it, and told her over and over again that it was unfair to make me spend more money and put more time into getting a scanner that worked. But they wouldn't have it. So I was finally able to take a day off work and instead of using it for something positive in my life, I drove all the way up to Oakland (I was no longer living in the city, but further south, but epson didn't seem to care how long it was going to take me to drive there, it was evidently my problem)When I get the scanner home, I notice that the repair center didn't lock the laser into place, so the whole car ride, it was unlocked. Strike one.Then I made some scans, and the same exact problem was still there. 3 months after investing 700 dollars into this scanner, and still not a single decent scan. I began to wonder what it takes to get a functional scanner from Epson.So I called customer service back, (and each time i called them, i had to take time off and spend an hour on the phone waiting on hold, explaining the whole situation again, etc) and they said I needed to speak with the same person I talked to before, so they had me leave a message. No call back. A week later, I call them again, she's not here, another message, no call back. Now I have moved on to other projects, I am living in a different state, and I don't have time to deal with them. I call back about 3 weeks later, she's finally there!She says that the service center should have given me a replacement and I didn't need to pick it up and ship it to Epson myself! After making me drive all the way up to the service center and saying that I needed to ship it to Epson directly (she told me this about 20 times on the phone, because I repated over and over that I thought it was disrespectful and rediculous). And they still won't give me a refund, and 5 months later, I still have not gotten a good scan.Meanwhile, I have paid for gas, taken hours off work, paid for rental time and shops to scan negatives for me when I already paid for my own scanner.EPSON HAS NO RESPECT FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS TIME. IS THIS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET A GOOD SCANNER FROM EPSON? AGAIN, I LOVE THEIR PRINTERS, BUT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER EPSON PRODUCT. I have lost at least twice the cost of the scanner in the time and money I have spent trying to get it fixed, and having to go elsewhere for scanning services.
This is just a USB to Mini-USB cable and is not specific to the Garmin. You can find cheaper Mini-USB cables (aka Mini-B cables) right here on Amazon.com. Save some cash!
Well the mouse worked fine right out of the box for about a week or two and then it stopped moving in one direction. I think they have two tracks, one is upper left to lower right and the other is upper right to lower left. Anyway, it stopped working upper left to lower right direction so you can imagine it doesn't work well without full movement. I'll try to get it replaced but Amazon won't accept a return because I missed it by 3 days (of course) so I have to go through Logitech which shouldn't be a problem as they have had good mice in the past and I will either get a replacement or a new model.As for this model, it has weights in the bottom so you can fine tune the feel of the mouse but I found the additional weights to cause the mouse to be a little heavy and was concerned about corpal-tunnel syndrome (sp?) so I left the weights out and it worked fine. Another post mentioned the cord might have been too stiff, I agree, the cord did cause a bit of push back on the mouse so I had to "clip" it to my desk to prevent push. Not the ideal mouse for gaming or otherwise.If I were you I would get a different model. I did like the long cord lenght though since my desktop isn't real close to my desk so the extra length cord was nice. The cord is also made of a fabric material that looks / feels pretty tough which is why it probably gave pushback but it seemed very sturdy.
This is not a very convenient tripod, there are much better options out there that will attach more easily to unstable surfaces. This tripod actually is difficult to use, you have to unscrew to move around the camera's direction and then screw back on. Works better with really small & light cameras as opposed to mid-size Point & Shoots like mine. The screw become really difficult to use after continuous use, and then eventually failed.
I bought this for my sister as a Christmas present. It worked for 2 hours and then would not work after that. We did everything all over again (from the instructions) on how to reset the docking station. It wouldn't even turn back on. Very disappointed in this product- would not recommend it at all!!
Whomever from the manufacturer stated that the bag can carry up to two bodies and 3-4 lenses and accessories, was thinking about a different bag. I am returning this bag as with just the accessories from the Rebel kit, it is way too tight.
Tons of room, but you have to insert the sleeves yourself. They do not stay in well either. Waste of $$$$
This is a defective drive. I was able to burn a couple of disks and then it stopped working. I have checked discussion boards and there are hundreds of entries on this drive with the same problem. It will not read any disks and is now useless. I had a lot of faith in Sony products until now. I think since they are out sourcing to China the qualllity of there products have dropped significantly. I just wanted to warn you all before you bought this bad product and that you should check for yourselves. This deserves a less than a 1 star rating!!!
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.
I bought it based on the outstanding reviews i read about it . I was trying to copy my original DVDs to a VHS tape . Unfortunately it didn't work for me . The result was identical to hooking up my DVD player to my VCR and recording directly . So back in the box it went .
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!
In the past I was HP's number one fan. After 3 junky printers I will never buy from them again.The software is VERY bloated, unpredictable, unreliable and just plain BAD!The printer is advertised as a networkable All-In-One. This is false advertising. If you install it as a standalone device on a network it has limited functionality. Basic printing only. No faxing from PC, no scanning to PC, limited print controls...no scan options PERIOD!!! So how can it be called All-In-One????I installed it directly to a PC because of the limitations.If I'm lucky I can get one scan and I have to reboot my PC and power cycle this piece of junk HP 2840 All-In-One.One other comment...anyone who thinks this thing prints with high quality must not be doing color printouts or has never owned another printer. The color quality looks worse then an HP Photo Inkjet I owned 10 years ago. I am not kidding!HP's support is non existent.I am throwing mine in the dumpster as soon as I finish typing this review. It's not worth my time and effort to deal with it anymore.I will never buy HP products again. NEVER!!!!!!!!!
This thing broke after a year of use. Bad motherboard, turns on but no boot. Its a common Toshiba feature. So I bought a new Toshiba Core2Duo laptop and 3rd day, the hard drive broke, returned it. Bought a Macbook, been happy ever since!
I would never purchase this rewinder again. It is very poorly designed and does not function well. There is only one button for both rewinding and fast forwarding. It is difficult to operate. And when it rewinds it does not stop well, and can tear the tape right off the reel.
I just bought the captureview binoculars. While downloadind the supplied cd my cd rom drive my d:\ drive would not read this disc. I put my disc drive to a test and put another disc in my d:\ slot and this disc was read by my system so evidently I have been able to determine the problem is not of my system, but a bad disc supplied by meade. I then tried to find a download on the world wide web for my captureview binoculars. Where I could only find a download for windows xp which is not compatible for windows 98. I have nearly spent 8 hours trying to have my system read the capture view device. I am assuming that the disc supplied by meade is bad. Being a 100 mile round trip to the store where I purchased the captureview binoculars and your tech support is only available during the work week I have been dimayed by your service. I am a land surveyor with some experience with software down loades. I was excited to find a product that would do what these binoculars are suppose to do. To bad this process is this dificult.
The retractable brush is OK, but the "cleaning tip" is just a tiny disc (about the size of a paper-punch hole) of soft cloth, mounted on a rubber tip. It did clean the lens reasonably well, but I would think it would get dirty pretty quickly, and there is no way to clean it or replace it. And in my case, I won't care, since it fell off after a few uses (yes, I was treating it gently and not using any solvents).I think there are much better choices available, unless all you want is the retractable brush.
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 thing never even lasted 6 mos. Also the thermal printer got wacky and would only print half of our list most of the time. Also whoever started voice training on this thing from day 1 it would only recognize, everyone else who has tried it would have to repeat words forever -Lastly once it quit working all together we called customer service, because this was a brookstone product we had purchased the extended warranty for pennies ... well the joke is on us. The customer service rep said we could replace it but asked us to take the battery cover off, as we slid the cover off we saw exploded batteries inside - the rep than told us we were responsible for the machine at this point as they don't cover battery issues. UH HELLO - the unit came with batteries from the factory, and now we aren't covered under warranty or extended warranty because of that, really now, wow... never again - something out of our control and they hit you over the head. What a waste of time and money -Do yourself a favor and take out a pen or pencil and a pad and write out your own lists. By the time you get this thing running and talk to it over and over again for some items you could be half way done with your shopping -Also never buy an extended warranty, or for that matter anything from brookstone - you'll save yourself a headache later on -
I was very excited about getting this scanner. But I had nothing but trouble trying to get it to work. The software required would not install, giving a Fatal Error. I worked with 4 different support technicians at HP, each guessing another thing to try - all to no avail. I am a software professional and a power user, so the issues were pretty bad to have held me up like this. I am now looking at other brands of scanners.
I have wasted time and money on two of these. The first one lasted three days, the second one lasted 5 days. The zapper quit on both units (but the light would stay on). Luckily I was able to return them. I will NEVER buy another Stinger/KAZ bug zapper. Total waste of time. Total waste of money.
Ok, I had owned a Garmin 45XL & It lasted 10 years ! Wow !!! So, I knew I was going to buy a new Garmin. Just what Unit? After all my research I got the Garmin map 60cs. It sure is nice to have your maps in your GPS & not on paper. 56 MB of memory is great! The battery life was around 18 hours (2 AA batteries)Very good! I love the electronic compass, Need not move to get your compass reading. :-) Love the highway tracking & routes & the way it promts you to turn ! cool.....& off road, Most of the areas I hunt will fit all @ once on this unit.with the base map still on the unit. I also got the MapSource United States Topo ! The Only fall backs on this unit are no expandable memory ! But, 56 MB will do for now. The other fall back is that the Topo mapsource only comes in 1:100,000 scale.....Needs to be 1:124,000 scale.. maybe in the future!!!! Over all it's a great unit for hunting & getting around town.
Not as bright as you see on the web! Need a lot of improvement. Don't invest money on this item.
I love the feel and look of the keyboard (Though I wish it were all black, or at least a 'normal' alu-colour) but I constantly experience lots of mouse delay, rendering my PC completely useless for minutes at a time. It somehow starts behaving nicely again after a few minutes, but 15 minutes later I am again grinding my teeth as the mouse grinds to a halt and starts it's delay again.Two stars only because the keyboard really works fine, and the mouse laser tracks nicely on any surface I've tried (when there is no lag, that is).
I needed a mouse alternative. This item has a major flaw. The track ball is slippery and to light. I lack a lot of precision that I would get with track ball with a grip coating. I need to press hard on the ball to get it working and the motion is not fluid. I do not like this item.
i have been unhappy with this battery i bought two and the first one fellapart the 2 day and the other wont hold a charge for more then a day so i am unhappy with them thaire nothing like the one that came with the camera it lasted 6 years and a charge lasted a week . thanks
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ORDERING MORE 3 V LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR MY SANSUNG CAMERA WHEN YOUR WROTE. I HAD FORGOTTEN WHO I HAD ORDERED THE TWO BATTERIES FROMHEAR THIS! THE FIRST BATTERY I USED HAS ALREADY GONE DEAD..........AFTER ONLY A FEW USES IN THE CAMERA. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO USE THE SECOND BATTERYI KNOW YOU WILL MAKE THIS RIGHT, SINCE IT IS OBVIOUS THAT I PURCHASED DEFECTIVE BATTERIES.FORREST ARNOLD
Lasted for 5 months. The power supply in the machine failed and when I contacted Polaroid (I was amazed to get to a customer service agent in about 1 minute!) they informed me this machine only has a 3 month warranty. $110 to replace if I chose to.Even when it was working properly it wasn't that great. The buttons on the face of the machine were slow to respond (remote was much better).The radio reception was terrible. Never able to receive any AM stations.Overall - DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!
There were no drivers to make it work with windows Vista so I had to return it. This a a bummer for Xerox.
I bought this hoping to get the IMAX experience. I didn't expect perfection, but I did expect something better than this. For starters it's not 3D...more like 2D.5 because the images don't pop out of the screen as you would expect. If you're watch a 3D movie, yes it gives the movie more deminsion, and a somewhat 3D effect, but nothing comes out of the screen. As far as regular non-3D movies, which it promises to convert into 3D...what a waste! It adds almost nothing. I hoped it would work on the 3D versions of Shrek and Spy Kids, but it did not. And if you want this thing to have the ultimate home theater experience wouldn't you want it to work on a big screen TV? It doesn't. I give it 2 stars for a nice try, but the technology isn't there yet...maybe one day.
This is a mic that requires "power" from your source (computer) that being said, it never worked nor my computer recognized it. I bought because of how cheap it was but as they say "you get what you pay for," returned it.
This device worked for a while, but after trying to do a backup, the admin password did not work any more, and numerous attempts to access the data, resetting the password,calling tech support, upgrading the firmware, and so on, did not fix the problem. Tech support is lousy: you wait a long time, and then they mostly blame you. I am finally giving up, and will buy another device from the competition. Don't buy Buffalo!
What a disapointment. They would not focus and the quality is terrible. Returned as this is the worst nightvision we have ever tried. Even for 1st generation the optics are extremely poor. Don't waste your money and then time to return them.
I bought this clock because it looked good - big mistake.1. The clock LCD has a very limited display range. It sits 1 foot above eye-level next to my bed and I can't read the LCD display at all. Basically, you have to be exactly level with the clock to read the time.2. The button layout is terrible. To turn the alarm off, it is like breaking into Fort Knox. And the music alarm has a high and low setting; well the low setting is way too loud so you can't wake up to soft musicI could go on, but enough to say the design is not good.
1) I need to buy heatsink retention2) Why motherboard on the picture is not the same as delivered motherboard? (less socket on the board for other boards)
The main reason I bought this player was to stream Netflix. I was initially disappointed by the fact that the wireless adapter was not included. After spending another $70 on the adapter, the player would not connect to the internet. Support had little to offer in regards to help. They get paid top bucks to tell you to reset the player, unplug the player or to call tier 2 support. After 2 weeks of troubleshooting, I finally was able to get the player to connect to internet on my own (had to unplug the adapter, reset my router/modem and reset the player.) After a day of being pleasantly surprised that it was working, it stopped working making me yet again reset to the factory defaults.I also was in shock at how Samsung completely ignored usability standards, making the interface difficult to navigate, full of bugs and overall an unpleasant experience.However, when this works, it works well. The picture is clear and netflix stays connected.
A physical therapist recommended the Trackman as a replacement for all mice/trackballs in my department -- whether we complained of problems with RSI or not. After one week of use my wrist ached more than it had in 3 years of working in the same job. Out of 6 employees in my department, only one continues to use it and she admits to not liking it very much.the scroll wheel is so out of place, it doesn't feel comfortable at all to use. The resistance of the primary click is greater than the right click. (this makes no sense.) If you have long fingers like me, you'll have to bend your thumb in to click with the tip of your thumb or else flex your thumb out to use the inside knuckle. no thanks.i shoved this thing back into its box and went back to my Logitech Marbleman - which is balanced, comfortable and allows you to use it with both your left or right hand.
For over 20 years I exclusively purchased HP Printers for the office and home office until this printer I purchased for occasional home use. The software was horrible at all levels causing multiple conflicts with my new Dell laptop. The feeder consistently jammed and makes it impossible to send facsimiles or scan in any manner except page by page through the flat bed scanner. The ink runs out very quickly and is very expensive. I wouldn't wish this machine on anyone and purposely destroyed it prior to placing it in the garbage. I would feel horrible if someone got this for free and actually thought that was a good deal. The problems with this machine were so great that I dealt with technical support on several occasions and since they couldn't fix anything I started writing the board of directors. Eventually someone replied to me and in essence admitted they know the software is horrible. I will never purchase an HP again and I strongly recommend you avoid them as well.
I was looking for a bag that would be big enough to carry my Nikon D300, 18-200, 70-300, 28-70 and 17-35 lenses. Not to mention assorted filters, batteries, flash cards, etc. I thought, after doing quite a bit of research, that this bag would suffice. And I suppose it might, if you carefully tucked everything away in the bag and never actually tried to get at anything. Sure, the bag will hold a bunch of 'skinny' lenses (problems stuffing in my 17-35), but those lenses are buried under layers of padding velcroed in such a way that makes all but the exposed camera and attached lens readily accessible. For example, the camera and attached lens has to sit on the 'second tier' of padding in order to use the 'lens gate'. Under the body, totally hidden, might be another lens. Another problem with the body and lens sitting high up, is that the bag's center of gravity is higher up and more prone to dump out your gear. And speaking of velcro, trying to rearrange the pads is sort of like herding cats. Another problem are the storage spaces- there simply aren't enough zippered compartments to hold loose items. The front compartment is less of a pouch and more of a sleeve. The side pockets only velcro shut, good luck if it rains. And inside the top lid? Great for storing pieces of paper, that's about it. The bag comes down to personal preference. I misfired by choosing this one.
i place this order on august 26, a sony dvd writer and i have not recive it yet, i wonder what happen???????????????????????????????????? i already contact the seller and they dont reply my e-mail, whats going on amazon? i always trust you!
I bought and returned this item. Very poor quality and all parts seemed cheap.
If you do some research on this camera you will find a lot about an error message common to many Canon cameras called E18 which is related to the zoom lens getting stuck. Well I decided to go with it anyway citing these people as nuts. Wrong! I just got this E18 message after only 6 months of use and no drops of the camera. After doing some more research I've found that MANY MANY MANY people have experienced this problem as well. Insult to injury after a $300 camera failing on you is that Canon will fix it...free? no...for $117. Charging me for a flaw that seems to permeate all of your cameras? What an insult. I will never buy Canon again and suggest that you do so as well. I am pissed.
Picture and product code belong to the camera but you'll just get the housing. Its amazing how they're still showing the same picture (for the camera). I got ripped off.
I bought a pair of Koss plugs two years ago that I like a lot and wanted to get a second pair for work. I thought this pair was the same. Unfortunately I was wrong. The quality on these headphones are poor compared to my original pair. The sound quality is bad and the ear buds are samller and are not as comfortable in mye ears. I really enjoy the pair I had bought two years ago and am disapointed Koss has decided to redcue their quality in these head phones.
I bouhg this product with the Wilson cell phone signal amplifier, the amplifier works very good, but the problem was the conector of this antena is diferent than the conector of the amplifier. In the page of amazon the suggest to buy this antena with the amplifier but its dont work together.I dont recoment this product to use with the Wilson cel phone signal amplifier.
This keyboard only lasted 4 months and then random keys stopped working.I like the keyboard but can't recommend it.
This is great when used for TV, but the DVD player is pathetic. I constantly have to deal with image scrambling and voice/picture off-sync. I also have the problem of vibrating tray - which is enough to drive anyone nuts! DVD mode loses your place if you accidently switch to TV mode, which happens more than you might think . Having to open the remote to start a movie pretty lame, there should be a more accessible 'enter' button. Warrantee is lousy. Would love to return due to manuf. defects, but cannot! Very dissappointed.
By reading various review , I decided that I will go with Toshiba battary instead of cheap replacement battary .So I purchased it from Amazon last Oct .It was working okay (although the total battary hours were just 1 hr ) .since I always connected to Power outlet , I was little comfertable with it .But last week , suddenly battary started getting charged . Eventhough , I kept it connected to power for 24hrs without doing any activity , my laptop was always showong that it got charged 0%.When I contacted toshiba customer care support , it was pathetic .Everybody was transferring my call to the other person . I had to talk to 7 different people before I could get the actual person .Anyway I had submitted my claim and I am hopeful that they will approve it .
Bought two of these for my kids. Initial quality was fine until thewarranty expired. Both units started failing. Units would boot up and play a song or two then make a static sound and reboot itself. iRiver support was non-exitant because the units were no longer under warranty. They would not offer any help except a reference to an expensive 3rd party repair service. Firmware reloads and formats using the iRiver firmware code did not fix the problems. Battery case cover is fragile. You'll end up needing to tape it closed.
I got this Christmas 2003 and after the warranty had expired in July, a circuit blew and the screen stopped working. The cover ALWAYS pops off. I'm using it as a backup drive until I buy a Dell Jukebox 20GB or Ipod because I can't listen directly because of the screen.Go for the Dell DJ or Ipod... they make quality products. Creative Labs have awful support and makes shoddy products. Dell Jukebox has the exact same setup for the on-screen menu so just buy the Dell.
I was very excited to receive my USB KVM. Having a KVM that is also a USB hub comes in handy. I can connect an external USB drive to the KVM and have it "seen" by the other computers when I switch to them. However, that is were my fondness of the product stops.The keyboard delay is so annoying. Walk away from the computer long enough for the screen saver to come on and you'll have to wait 20-30 seconds before the keyboard returns. It doesn't make sense, it accepts the Ctl-Alt-Del right away but then sits there before it will accept the first keystroke of the password. A workaround I've found is to switch to another PC and switch back, but that doesn't always work. Also, if the USB keyboard is unpluged for any reason an annoying "chirp" begins and will not shut up...even if you unplug the power it. To get the chirp to stop you have to unplug all of the USB cables or plug the keyboard back in.I've also had instances where the keyboard and mouse loses all connectivity to a machine. I've had to reboot the machine in order to get the pc to recognize them.I hope Belkin has a firmware update to fix these problems soon.
I bought this speaker system to accessorize my new iPod Classic, and I returned it a day or two later. Even though I got it at nearly half the current listed price, I was very disappointed with the weak and tinny sound quality. I already own a less expensive Dynex "wedge" speaker system, which I had bought for my old Shuffle - I thought it first that it was incompatible with the Classic, but when I realized I could use it, I found I got speaker sound from it that was at least as good as the CTA unit. I also recently purchased a "iPod boom box" for the bargain price of $20 which has speakers with much better bass response - and it has an AM/FM radio to boot. So there are products on the market that are at least as good or better, and much cheaper, than this one.
One reviewer is definitely right ... don't listen to quiet music if you use these speakers. Also, the sound quality is kind of mediocre. The biggest problem is that they pick up every signal from every cell phone in my entire apartment complex and amplify it. Beyond that, one of the speakers, after 8 months of use, no longer works very well ... it's very quiet and muffled/raspy. Buyer beware.
I rcvd this late and when I finally did I was disappointed hardly ever used...ha! ha!...it never work....keep the money it was the principla aobut the the whole thing...if you are going to sale something make sure u provide what u say....
I gave this product a review of two stars because the drive itself is good, but Lexar doesn't seem to honor rebates (it looks like other people had similar results). I like the functionality of the hardware itself: it's fairly fast, portable, and reliable. However, one of the main reasons I bought it was because of a $$$ rebate. Unfortunately, Lexar claims I mailed in the paperwork too late. I know this is untrue because I'm meticulous about rebates: I carefully read the fine print and make photocopies of all the materials in case a problem should arise. However, there's no way to prove when I mailed in the rebate, so I'm pretty much out of luck. To prospective buyers: I would not expect to get a rebate check in the mail.
I read the other reviews and the majority of people were satisfied with their camera, so I'm not sure if my camera in particular was just a dud.. but I extremely regret buying this camera. When they say it goes through batteries quick, thats no joke. In fact, I've never been able to take a picture with my camera because 10 seconds after I put in brand new batteries, it gives me a message saying "not enough battery power to take a picture." I'v tried a few types of batteries too. The first time I turned it on, I went through the initial set up steps and set the date and time, and then got the message. There is a docking station that is available for the camera, but it costs just as much as the camera, which kind of ruins the point of buying an inexpensive camera. Well, I lost the receipt for it, so I guess I don't have much of a choice- I plan to buy the docking station and try rechargable batteries. Hopefully then I can see what the pictures actually look like.
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.
Did not use this item so I cannot rate it fairly. The rating given is one because I was requited to give one before being allowed to submit this review and should not be considered negative. I sent it back after deciding to keep the other Optical Mouse.
I bought this as a little add on so I could get free amazon shipping. I wish I had chosen the typical lens wipes or spray instead. This product sticks out as a simple, original, and effective cleaner but it hardly lives up to expectations. I use it on my glasses and iphone primarily. It's easy to hold and the brush is good at getting off random bits of particles that may have flown your way, but when you get down to it, the actual cleaner barely works. It explains to clean it circles - all this does is leave circular smudges on whatever surface was used. For the price of this product I would get something much more dependable and worthy. Maybe next time i'll save some money and just use some gosh darn sudsy water. I do not recommend this product.
I realize that most people buy this product to play their iPods through it. However, when a product is advertised as an AM/FM radio, you expect to get exactly that. The AM reception in this device is so pitiful you would think you were listening to an old Japanese transistor radio from the late '60's. Very disappointing to say the least. We still have this player, but the under-counter device from iHome was so bad we donated it to a fund raising auction. There is something wrong with the engineering iHome is putting into their AM receivers - or maybe they're not engineering them at all. Maybe they are left over from an old Japanese warehouse.
This mouse is largely what you'd expect from a wireless finger trackball mouse; with some fatal exceptions:1. I don't know if the trackball technology somehow effects the wifi, or if its just badly designed, but this thing CANNOT keep a signal- it lags waaaay more than a normal wifi mouse. You're lucky if you get across the screen three times without the mouse lagging or sometimes completely dropping out (in which case you have to either reset the mouse, or repress the connect button on the receiver and mouse)2. This is NOT PORTABLE. For home use only. The thing itself is sizable (see product dimensions), but it requires this additional big antenna (about half the size of the mouse)to be connected to your computer.3. The left mouse button is teeny. You can even see this in the picture- its literally smaller than the back and forward buttons. Definitely not for those with small thumbs or precision needs.Not much choice in the wifi finger trackball field (there's like one similar competing product), but don't get this unless you're utterly desperate. Try a USB cable extender instead.
Didn't work properly when received. One of the connectors was damaged. I'm not too happy about this. It is in a sealed container and is supposed to be new, but it looks as if it may have been used or sold before. I won't deal with Amazon again for anything but books and CD's.
Buyers BEWARE of doing business with SanDisk.....The MP3 player is great and easy to download on. Very easy to use, even though no directions are given in the package. My complaint is with SanDisk themselves. My MP3 player arrived in a sealed and non-damamged package- however the headphones had a short in them. You could only get music from the right ear. I registered the product with SanDisk and asked for them to please send a pair of replacement earphones. I was sent a response from them stating they would try to accomodate me, but the next time that I damage or lose an item- I would have to go to the local electronics store. The headphones are evidently poor quality and it is a shame that the company will not stand behind their product and then accuses people of damaging or losing items vs. admitting their headphones stink. I will not do any business with SanDisk in the future, as I now see how they treat their customers.
After an initial seemingly successful install I could not get the printer to remain powered. Followed troubleshooting guide with "no joy". Very erratic behavior/response to plugging in the printer. Sometimes it would show a green light (power) usually not. When it did it would subsequently power off shortly. This may have been a unique experience. I returned the printer for credit.
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.
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 after hooking up a Digital Stream DTV converter box, hoping to eliminate pixillation on one channel. Signal strength didn't increase one bit. It's not any weaker, but it sure didn't boost it as advertized. I moved it to the other converter box and got the same results. Maybe my antenna cable run is just too long (85ft) for it to be effective.One note... follow the instructions and plug it into the wall outlet AFTER connecting the antenna cable or you'll get a nasty shock.
Would have been a perfect addition to mount on the wall in bathroom. Looks great, good sound etc. Has a problem c/d's when played keep pausing and it is very irritating. Have contacted Warranty and they said clean it other than that they had no solutions. I said I had already tried a c/d cleaner and it occurs on every c/d even a brand new one out of the case. They had no solution and made no mention of replacement. Sent an e-mail to seller no response whatever. Good Luck
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.
This is a peice of junk and a waste of money!! First of all, it works itermittently, with the Nano and the 60GB IPODs, if you barely move it, it loses it's connection and won't work at all. Secondly, the function control buttons don't all work!! The volume up and down work, but not the pause, ffwd, rewind and stop, they don't work! I also have purchased two of these just to make sure one wasn't manufacturer defective; they both work and don't work the exact same. JUNK!I will be returning these for a refund! Do alittle more research then I did.
If you like any music with bass, these will not work. If you like to listen to music a little bit louder sometimes, these will not work. There is a lot of crackling if you do either. They're great for light listening while doing housework or sitting outside. I returned these because they won't work for what I was trying to do.
The D-Link Extreme-N is a great router-that's why this was the second one I have owned. However, Amazon ships the Rev B version of the router, which I understand is usually sold in non-US markets. I could not get the router to work with Apple Filing Protocol, nor does it support Apple's Time machine backup. But it's not just a Mac problem-the Rev B also has a bug that does not allow support for CIFS protocols. After numerous frustrating calls to D-Link support, I finally reached a second level support person who was aware of the problem and replaced the router with a Rev A version, which works wonderfully.Be sure to get Rev A, or buy elsewhere where you can.
I bought this product and, like I said, it began to fail in just a few weeks, about three, I think. I use it to feed input into my computer. The sound goes into one end of this cable sounding clear and comes out like bad radio reception. The outside of the cable seems to be sturdy but clearly the wires, the part that matters, is not well constructed at all.It was cheap, and I use it to record radio static, so I don't really care, but ultimately this is a piece of junk.
I am the new owner of a aluratek 4 port hub. Sad to say that when I plug it into my computer while plugged into external power it shorts my usb connector and shuts down any of my 3 pc's. I suspect it is just a defective unit. I'm not going to worry about sending back, just get another one down the road. Also the cord on this thing is so short it's useless. I am very displeased with this device. I will add that it does run my portable hard drive and charge my phone at the same time w/ no external power source.
I've had three of these, and all three failed in the same way: the sound dropped out intermittently in one ear, sometimes fixable by careful pressure on the miniplug--clearly a connection in the plug went bad.The first failed after about a year, the second and third after just a couple months. The first was an older model with a 90-degree miniplug. The second and third (one "plug", one "sparkplug") both had a simple straight-in miniplug.The idea is otherwise good: the earplug-like cushions provide sound insulation almost as good as over-the-ear headphones, in a small pocket-friendly format (and without the need for the batteries required by sound-cancelling headphones). Some might find them uncomfortable or awkward, but for the rest of us, especially for anyone with a regular commute on noisy public transportation, they're just right.Unfortunately, the only way I can see to make them dependable is by always keeping two on hand, and being willing to replace one several times a year. If they could just fix the weakness in the plug I'd be happy.
After a few months of use it failed to provide DHCP service. After a couple tech support calls (the 2nd of which you have to wait for them to call you back so prepare to sit at your phone for a day or two) they sent me a replacement. The replacement did the same thing and I'm now sitting at my phone again. Meanwhile I bought a super-cheap backup router and it works flawlessly so I predict it will become my main router and the F5D8230 will go in the junk drawer.
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.
Aprroximately 1 1/2 years ago I bought a new Harmon Kardon CDR 26 (CD recorder). It worked well for the first year, recently though it has been skipping during recording and playback. This skipping problem occurs frequently and is especially annoying during the recording process. In the middle of a recording the laser will skip, basically ruining the recording.The malfunction only occurs on the right side (record side) of the player. The only reason I bought this unit was to record. It has been a huge disappointment and not worth the hassle or the money ($150-$200) to repair.
the battery in this is not replaceable!!! from what i read they only last 18 mothns or so. then you have to send it to tomtom for a replacment!!!!i have tried to contact customer service and have not been able to do so. i called their factory store and they were just so-so courteous, enough so i would not buy from them.and i am NOT going to toss away a couple hundred dollars on a device where i can not easily get a simple battery replaced by myself.i also would be concerned about buying tomtom when their home edition cd seems to erase what is already on the unit, and you have to get to go thru the BS of sending it back for re-install.now this goes for garmin as well, many many comments on their blogs re bad batteries, and theirs too went in about 18 months....have you tried to reach garmin??? i have for over a month, always a 30 minute plus wait time to speak to someone...and as for their web site, they say it is easy to log on...i have yet to be able to do that, hence no contact from them via their site.
I have the same experience as N. Parker. I bought this less than six months ago and its performance has een erratic and the maximum charge has been declining rapidly. Instead of hibernating, when the battery level drops the machine just shuts down altogether. I'm going to get a proper Apple battery now. The savings was not worth it.
I decided to upgrade from my 1.3 MegaPix Olympus Brio D-150 digital camera. The Olympus was my first digicam and I realized I wanted a camera that took better quality photos. The photo quality of the Olympus left me with a lot to be desired as I compared its photos with other cameras.After reading some reviews and considering the price, I decided the HP 812 would meet my needs for a near pocket-sized, point and shoot, zoom, 4.1 MegaPix digicam. Although I read both positive and negative reviews, I was comfortable with the possibility I may experience some of the minor cons.The camera itself is the perfect size. The features are exactly what I want. The picture quality wasn't exactly perfect, but much better than my Olympus. I also bought the accessory kit and the docking station.The first issue I experienced is that, using ordinary alkaline batteries, I could only get about one dozen photos using flash when the batteries died. This camera is very demanding on batteries. Fortunately, HP includes one set of disposable lithium batteries that last longer than alkaline. With the accessory kit, I also received two pairs of rechargeable NiMh batteries and a recharger.My greatest disappointment is that the second day I had this camera, after about twenty pictures taken over two days, the camera stopped working. I turned it on, heard a popping noise, then a grinding noise. The lens would not extract from the camera. Either the lens motor or gear stopped functioning. What a shame. I read some reviews which other people experienced similar problems. I understand that a bad unit can come out of a batch of good units, but with my unit being defective after having read such mixed reviews, I decided to return the camera, not for an exchange for a working unit, but for a refund.I now realize I should simply stick with buying one of the better-reviewed Canon or Sony cameras. It may cost more or I may have to settle for lower MegaPix in order to stay within budget, but the reviews for the Canon and Sony cameras have me convinced they are better quality than this HP 812. I gave this camera the benefit of the doubt, thinking the cons I read in the reviews would not affect me. It takes good (not great) pictures, is small, has good features, and is easy to use. But it also drains batteries too fast and, in my experience, can be defective right out of the box. I do not recommend this camera. There is a reason this is one of the lowest price 4.1 MegPix cameras on the market, and that reason has to do with quality. I will be buying a Canon or Sony now, maybe even another Olympus or Nikon. But unfortunately, I will not buy another HP anytime soon. Thanks for trying HP. It was a fair effort.
I have the smaller Presto Salad Shooter and LOVE IT!! Bought this larger one thinking it would be better and have a larger capacity. WRONG!! I don't know if I just got a bad one or what. But the main thing I like to make is cole slaw with the shredder cone on my smaller Presto, well this one DOES NOT shred cabbage. It seems to have less blades on the shredder cone than the one from the smaller Presto. Don't know if that's the problem or what, but cabbage just hung up in chamber.
I recommend against this cable. I got one and the screen flickers and the computer doesn't recognize the monitor. I plug in another vga cable and no flickering and the computer immediately knows the model of the monitor.
This is the 2nd Andis dryer broke within a day (different models). They make worst products. The back piece broke off and went inside of the dryer. Started making super loud noise and burning smell. Not even retractable.
It leaves roller streaks on every page. The box says 100% performance guarantee but does not list a company name anywhere or point of contact if the product is defective. You get what you pay for.
I am so mad that I wasted $34 on the crap. I bought it for my son who was 13 at that time. He liked it because he would turn his light out and play his computer games and it looks cool. He said the first thing that went wrong was the numbers going out. Then some letters. Then when he tried to turn the light off it stayed on. After a few months the whole thing blew out. I am a fast typist and I type without looking at the keyboard but trying to type fast on this one was impossible. Just like other reviewers stated, you do have to press straight down very hard on order to type. Of course that is frustrating to a fast typist because that means you have to look at the keyboard. And also what I didn't like, is that fact that you have to have the keyboard on something hard in order to press down on the keys. When I use a regular keyboard at home, I like to put it on my lap because I don't have a computer desk. My son likes to put the keyboard on his bed. He has to use his heavy wooden chess board underneath this foldable keyboard in order to press down on the keys correctly. The good parts are that this keyboard does look cool, types quietly and is foldable. I would never buy another one.
After purchase though the net, the unit arrived safely and without damage. It was carefully and properly set up and wouldn't work. The image disappeared, audio remained. This is quite frustrating and I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a 3000$ 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.
First I would like to say that I have been a Samsung fan for years. Many of my electronics have been from them.So when I decided to purchase a blue ray player, I chose Samsung due to my previous experiences.I purchased the BD-C5500 in March of 2010 for a cost of $175; however at the time I didn't have a high def television so I never even opened the box. I waited until Memorial weekend to buy my television (great sales). After my television and stand were delivered I discovered the stand was broken. Best Buy told me to call the stands manufacturer to get replacements for the broken pieces, well long story short, I got the run around. I finally get everything settled, it is now July 2010. I set up the tv and what not, finally get to open and set up my player. So far so good.Fast forward to July of 2011. Watching the latest blue ray with the kids, no problem. Next day went to visit my mother for two weeks. Get back, open a just released blue ray movie I got from Amazon ... it won't play. It did play the dvd that came with just fine. Thinking I need to update my firmware, but didn't have internet at the time. Ok so I'll just have to watch the dvd's of the new movies until my internet gets installed. Couple of days later, pop in a previous owned blue ray in, won't play. Strange. Get the blue ray movie I watched with the kids the day before visiting my mom. I know that one works ... but it didn't. Called Samsung. No help. Reset the player, didn't work. Have done everything Samsungs customer (cough) service told me to do. End result, I had to buy a new player. As for the old, it's an expensive dvd player.I would have thought this player was an exception to Samsungs quality, except many of my Samsung products that I have purchased after 2009 are failing, and more importantly, when you call Samsung you get the run around. They have zero accountability for their products. They pass the buck, it's because of this, or that. In truth what they are doing is finding ways to postpone and drag out the trouble-shooting process until the warranty is up, then magically they advise you that you need to send the product in for repair, 100% at your expense.Sadly I am very disappointed in Samsung...I am also glad I chose to buy the LG washer/dryer over Samsung!Thank you for taking the time to read my "story". If your eyes aren't strained from reading this book, and you found my experience helpful, please vote. :-)
Sport Headphones and Earbuds for me are a challenge. I had several pairs of Sony earbuds but they'd last just past the 90 day warranty and completely die. (DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT THE SONYS) So I opted to go with the Sennheisers. At first I was happy.The fit is very difficult and something I still haven't gotten used to. The sound quality is good but unless you get the perfect fit the bass is lacking. I run so I need something that provides great sound and stays put. These don't do that.The bigger and major concern is the durability and quality. I had my first set for around 90 days when they literally started to fall apart. The wires became exposed and the left ear casing came apart. A head phone for sport use should be more durable. I know running is hard but not on your ears!Sennheiser was great and sent me a brand new replacement pair. At almost 100 days the new pair has had the wiring start to come through the rubber casing. I follow the manuafactures maintainence and religously store them in their case. I'm not sure what else I could do to make them last longer. So, I'm going to go to Sennheiser again and see what happens. I can't say these would be a headphone I'd recommend for sports use. Is there a good quality, great sounding sports earphone?!
Worked great for 2 days. On third day, the current would spike along with the voltage, then fall below constant current setting.
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.
I got this clock as a replacement for one that broke to keep in my dorm. I get angry at it almost every day and can't wait to get a new one. If it picks up Wifi signal, it will randomly turn on the Sleep mode and music will start blaring- day or night- or it will turn off the unit while you are listening to your iPod, even if the iPod is still playing. It also messes with the brightness of the light. I called the manufacturer and their only advice was to move the unit further from the source of the Wifi, which I can't really do in a dorm room. Many mornings (once or twice a week), the alarm will not go off even though it was set, so I end up being late for class. Also, even the lowest sound setting is really too loud for me.Spend your money on something else!
I bought this, and the first one didnt even work, then I contacted the company and sent me another one, that worked for about a day, and now no longer works.
I bought this thinking it was supposed to shorten the time between taking pictures. However, I didn't realize that it was make me wait at least 30 seconds after turning my camera on to be able to take or view a picture. This thing is terrible! I made sure it was compatible with my camera before I bought it, and the olympus site says it is. It neglects to say don't be in a hurry to take a picture. I'm very unhappy with this product. My regular xD card works much better. Another problem I have with it that I've never had with a media card is that sometimes when I go back to view photos it says the file is corrupted and you can't look at the picture.Camera: Olympus Stylus 300
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.
There is a reason why just about everybody is singling out the warranty (or lack there of) when they review the Tungsten E, they break! Total failure! But I'm one of the lucky ones. Mine lasted 8 months before it just stopped working. It won't turn on, won't reset, and won't sync back all the important information I entered into it that day. Let's not forget the less than helpful customer support! You would think they would be more helpful at $25 per call. On the plus side the "E" is nice looking but the case is so prone to marring that even the cover provided with it scratches the case. I put a piece of clear Scotch tape across the top to prevent this. It worked pretty good and didn't look too bad. Get familiar with the reset button on the back of the machine, it will become your new best friend. The "E" has no cradle to rest in while it recharges or syncs and I kind of missed that. I do love all the software that comes with it. The Palm Desktop is really nice! But I'm afraid the Minuses far out weigh the Plusses. I would recommend a better Palm or possibly a Windows based PDA.
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.
This distribution amp doesn't work at all. In fact the output is worse than not using it at all!
Windows XP refused to load the drivers from both the install disk and from their website. This happened on two different systems. The install disk has drivers for several devices, so it was difficult even finding which one to pick. In the end, none of them worked.
Created interference with the uhf remote controls from Dish Network. Had to disconnect to get remote controls to work again.
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.
There are other recording programs that do a fantastic job that cost about the same and not nearly this complicated.
i bought this item to extend my shooting range on my nikon d100 - the longest lens i have is a 300mm. the 2X converter didn't fit my nikkor 300mm, my tamron 28-80mm or my nikon 105.
It was a waist of money, make sure you get another product, that you can use...this one goes back???? will they take it??? if not it goes into a trash can as $$$ waisted money flushed down a toilet!!! I was very disappointed by the deception!!!
Got about 25/30 feet from upstairs to downstairs, no plaster or obstrctions. IR works ok but carrier can be heard even when you receive audio video. Only use at home, if you are a contractor do not put in your design.
Like many others have stated, the Rio Nitrus was great while it worked. I really liked it, but then three weeks into owning it, it deleted all my files, wouldn't hold a FW upgrade and just sat there clicking away. Customer Support stated that it was a &quot;known problem with all harddrive-based devices&quot; and that it would need to be returned for another one. Well, I returned it, but decided to spend $30 more and get the Dell DJ with 15x the capacity and with the Dell name. Hopefully, their &quot;harddrive-based player&quot; will not suffer from this &quot;known problem.&quot;
Very poor quality. Battery door doesn't close flush and power LED doesn't work. The keyboard is darker than photo and you can't see it in a dark room. The alt numeric key pad is on by default and there isn't an indicator light. I couldn't logon to my computer because my password contains characters in the numeric key pad section of the keyboard. If my computer doesn't accept my password, I hit the num lock key and try it again. If it isn't the num lock key, its a typing mistake because I can't feel the F and J keys. The track ball's movement is terrible. Its movement reminds me of the old days when a mechanical mouse ball got dirty. It eats batteries! I have to remove one of the batteries when I am not using it. If you use recharable batteries, you should have two sets on hand charging all the time. The keyboard isn't worth a third of the asking price.
I got this mp3 player because CNET.COM gave it a 9 rating. Boy was I suprised. The darn thing will not read any mp3 that I burned. I even tried using 3 different cd burning programs which resulted in hours of fustration. I returned it within 3 hrs of opening the darn thing. My friend has a rio sonic blue 100 whichhas no problem reading any cd's that I burned. I will get a Rio as soon as I get a refund for this player.
I have to agree with the other 1 star reviews. The bag after a bit more than a year is really falling apart. And I don't use it that intensively! Now I will try to see if I can have a replacement....
I purchased this at the same time as the tripod thinking it would be really nice to carry it with. One side of the strap has a clip for a bracket built on the tripod. The clip is a little too large, and the bracket is too close to other parts that make it harder than it should to clip on and off. Ok, I could live with that.... It is the other side that is the real problem. The other end is just a lasso type loop. It doesn't really attach to anything, it just loops around the legs of the tripod and is held there by tension.If one just loops it between the feet and the first expansion joint, then a with a little slack it can come loose and let the tripod out of its grip. This happens most often when one just sets it down for a second or two. If one puts the loop between the joints there is no way a little slack will make it let go but it likes to get tangled among the levers, and it takes several seconds to free it. One cannot set up the tripod with the strap lassoed around the legs. Constantly putting it on and off is most time wasting and annoying.It is just a silly design, and I don't use it very often at all. As a prior reviewer noted, it is just easier to carry the thing in ones hand. The only time I would consider this a useful product would be if I hiked for miles and miles carrying the tripod with me.
I'm on Amazon tonight looking for a new hub since this one has given up the ghost. Other than the heat it produced itself, the hub faced no stresses from travel or frequent use--it just sat on my desk. It lasted maybe 15 months or so.
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.
I ordered this item in the expectation that it would make MP3 listening and other tasks much more convenient when the Zen Media center is hooked up to my home theater receiver. Unfortunately, it did not work at all. The remote would not operate any function whatsoever on the Creative Zen Media Center. I checked the new battery in the new remote, which I ordered right here on Amazon.com and the battery was fine. I then emailed Creative customer support and they suggested that I update the firmware for my Zen Media Center. I did this and in the process lost all of my media on the Zen. With that update completed, I still had no control of the Media Center with the new IR remote. More emails and more frustration brought no more information unfortunately and Creative suggested that I return the remote to my dealer (Amazon). Amazon handled the return with no problem and promised a replacement. Unfortunately, Amazon no longer stocks the item and they never sent me a new remote to replace my return, so I guess I will never know if that was a defective remote or if the Zen Media Center is just not compatible. All in all not a great experience.
I couldn't get this product to work, at least not consistently.Since it doesn't have an external power supply, it appears to draw power from the USB connectors you hook up to the two computers. One isn't enough to keep it happy, it just flashes it's LEDs (yes I had it hooked up directly to powered USB ports on the computers themselves). So if you have one of the computers turned off, or sleeping, you're screwed.When I did have both computers turned on, it would lock to one of the two computers and no matter how many times you pushed the switch on the top it would only temporarily switch to the other computer, then almost immediately switch back. No obvious reason.Then of course there's the design--this is intended to go on your desktop? With cables out both ends? If all the cables hooked up to the back or something that might make sense.I'd have to say this product continues my experience with Belkin products--generally unimpressive stuff. Buy from another vendor.
I had an expert install this unit replacing a well known router. We tried it out sitting just 5 feet away to see if it would work, all I got was a FAIR reception, worse than what I had. HORRIBLE
I'm Sorry if it is just me but life is too bad to be wasting 1 thousand dollars on a pair of headphones and you can buy headphones for 10 dollars or less at marshalls!! i mean look at them no style no personality they just look like basic headphones you'd get with a cd player! You have to be a damn fool to buy these!
I loved this set the first two months I had it. It's so much easier to type on the laptop style keyboards, and the media pad was unexpectedly versatile. The mouse fits your hand perfectly, and the battery lasts forever. However....Beware....of...the...RECEIVER!!!(and logitech customer support)While on vacation, the receiver for my DiNovo went missing from my office. I thought "No big deal, I'll just call and get a replacement. All it is is a $15 piece of plastic." How wrong I was.After being transferred from dept to dept and explaining what happened about 6 times, I was hung up on. Then I did it again, this time for only about an hour, until they finally tell me that there is absolutely, positively, no way in hell that I'll ever be able to get a replacement for the receiver, no matter what I pay. My only option was to buy an out of warranty system (the whole thing!) for $85. I carefully explained to the phone that this was ridiculous, and I wanted my money back. So the phone gave me an address to send my now useless DiNovo to, and thanked me for my patronage. I sent it in 3 weeks ago, and haven't heard a thing yet. Needless to say, I'm more than a little put off, especially considering how expensive the DiNovo is.I would recommend that you not buy this, or any, product from Logitech. Ever. Unless you want to be miserable. And stupid.ADDITION: Just got the MS Laser Mouse and Comfort Keyboard 6000 set. I highly recommend this one over the DiNovo; not only is it half the price and twice as comfortable, it looks really neat, too!
The problem I had with the Coby CA-745 Transmitter was that it will not stay plugged into any of my three vehicles Cigarette lighter outlets. It finally blew the fuse in my Corvette. The Transmitter keeps popping out of the outlets. If I held it in by hand the Transmitter seemed to work O.K. I am in the process of sending the unit back.
only a few channels worked and were fuzzy,sound never worked,remote worked once then never againcheap product dont buy it
I thought I would love this little alarm clock but after much time and use...it just doesn't cut it. There are 3 settings for the backlight but still the lowest one is way too bright for sleeping comfortably. Additionally, I enjoy falling asleep to music and volume setting "1" - the lowest is WAY too loud for dozing off. Who in the heck engineered this thing? It's terrible!!
I used the Pentax W30 for 3 weeks and it already died. It won't turn on. Seems to be moister in the screen. Even when I did use it the picture quality in movie mode was poor. Underwater movies and normal movies were grainy and jerky, even though I set for max resolution. Thank goodness Amazon will allow me to return it - then I'll order an Olympus, which get better reviews online. And this from a lifelong Pentax camera user.
The Ipaq has serious quality issues including dust under the screen (!!), problems with the stylus housing, and problems with some of the buttons. Compaq customer service also suffers, no doubt due to the back log of complaints on the Ipaqs already in the hands of consumers. My advice is simply not to buy one of these. Take a look at the Casio models instead. They're high-quality machines and beat the Ipaq in several areas, including screen quality, sound quality, and, most importantly, manufacturing quality....
I was sold on all the advertised features but did not realize until after I purchased a unit that you can not edit RW discs. You can do no more than delete the entire recording. There is no VR recording mode for re-writable discs which means you can not edit out commercials. A waste of money for me. All the features in the world are useless if you can't edit what you record.
This camera is a waste of money. I got it because it says directly on the box that it works with Windows live messanger (dont know), AIM( cant find webcam setup), and Yahoo messanger.....WRONG! I got this webcam to chat with my brother on yahoo meassanger and it wont even connect with yahoo, i tryed the help that Yahoo suggested and nothing! Dont bother wasting your time on this even if you just want to make videos with it because unless you get perfect lighting the video is grainy as hell and often eather way too dark or way blown out!!! Crap crap crap....Im dead serious this is a waste of money!!!!
I have a Samsung plasma TV, and bought this player because it integrates incredibly well with it using a nice single remote. Very happy.BUT the built-in PC connection is only for Windows computers. No love for Apple owners. So a big piece of functionality stares at me, unusable, because Samsung doesn't play at all with Apple. Very unhappy.AND this player does play some digital content, like Netflix, very nicely. BUT It does not play the new Hulu Plus. For that you need a Samsung 3D player, even though Hulu is not 3D. Double extra unhappy.
I bought the Innovage Digital Photo Keychain for my husband, who was going on a trip to a class reunion. As it is supposed to hold 60 photographs, I thought it would be the perfect way for him to update his old friends on his life and family. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a waste of time and money.The software that came with the keychain, on a tiny CD ROM, claimed to have gone through the setup process successfully-- but when it came time to upload the photos onto the keychain-- the computer could not find it. So of course, as almost anyone in this day and age of technology would do, we tried reinstalling. The Installation Wizard demanded that we uninstall first, which we did, but again-- no program that would allow us to upload photos.Then I tried calling the help number. Their office hours are M-F from 8- 5 pm Pacific time. They did however, direct me to their website for further help. So I went. The website I was directed to held pictures of their products and software downloads. So, once again into the breach, I downloaded. The files were zipped, and when clicked on, unloaded and disappeared at near light-speed into ????(where I could not say). I eventually modified the unzipping process-- and successfully installed-- the MAC version of the software. Which would have been great-- if I owned a MAC. There is no place on the website to specify which platform you are using-- and no where that it tells you that the program is written for a MAC. There is also no where on the web page that links to a contact form, address, FAQ, complaint form, or anything resembling technical support.Lest you think that I am just technologically challenged, the directions and the disc that come WITH the key chain say that it will work on either.In summary, I either need to take it back, find some competent help, or get a MAC.
I've had this printer for about a year. The printer works great, prints well and fast. I can't speak to photo printing (ie, on photopaper) but colors are vivid and vibrant. My negative review comes because of the price of the ink, a full set of new ink cartriges costs more than the printer would cost new without the camera, $67 for ink from staples, $51 for ink from Amazon and $49.95 for the printer new from amazon. At this point, it would be cheaper to buy the new printer, just for the ink.In addition, each ink cartridge has a special Canon chip in it, so after market ink is essentially out. You can buy cartridges, but you have to go through the process of cutting out the chip from the old cartridge and putting it in the new, kind of a jury-rig process. It's doable, but kind of annoying if you just want to buy and install a new after market cartridge.I have no idea what would make a good alternative, but just for the ink price, I'd skip this printer.The Camera is ok, but nothing special. This camera model, like several other Canon models, has a design problem with the zoom lens jamming (search "E18 error" on Google).In summary, given a chance to redo it, I'd rather buy a different printer and a different camera, so there's very little point in investing in this package.
I kind of expected to really like this thing - I felt I had been making do, sound wise, listening to audio books and other mp3s copied onto discs and played over cheap mp3 players, so I figured this would be a big step forward being able to listen to anything, not just what was on a given disc.But the iTunes software is to me, horrible, nonintuitive and time consuming. I would pretty much need to go thru my entire list of imported songs and tweak each entry to make it really usable. I suppose if you're downloading stuff from the store it may be different, but working with a library of my own stuff it really blows. I would MUCH rather simply deal with files and folders directly than have to do it thru the facade of iTunes. I may end up using a 3rd party ID tag editor or something to get thru it. The instructions, or lack thereof, fail to cover many of the basics, and web support is similarly confusing.Likewise with the iPod itself. Again, a nonintuitive (to me) interface, with many mysterious things happening. Typically, when I add songs, I can't play them until I reset the iPod. What a great feature that is, right? Hooking up the iPod to the computer it regularly gets into a mode where it doesn't want to disconnect. Never mind that nothing whatsoever was done or needed to be done, i.e. the battery didn't need charging, no songs needed to be synced. But it doesn't want to let go. Now it could be that I got some kind of hardware lemon going on there, but that still doesn't excuse the software.Can't say I know of any great alternatives product wise, but I'll damn sure try something else next time around. It's hilarious that I imagined that this would be a great product - I had thought everybody raved about their Apple products as being so user friendly. Live and learn.
I received my mini null modem adapter only to find an impostor in its place. What I received was labeled as "mini null modem adapter" but was nothing more than a straight though plug. And unlike in the picture mine had pin 9 intact.
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 received this as a gift in Nov 03, loaded it up and used it four times before putting in a drawer for a month. Then I got it out and the hard drive had failed!! Just popped up with an error message of &quot;Check HDD&quot; and that's it. Emailed IRiver tech support, never heard from them. Radio still worked, however, but it showed zero MB available.I could see if I had dropped it or mishandled it. It just died without any reason. It's a piece of crap.
For something that was touted as being "international," I was surprised to find out that it can only accept a maximum of 125 VAC, which would render it useless in other countries where the appliances are predominantly 220-240 VAC.
I got three units for my company and after ten minutes of testing I needed to send them back. They look nice, but that's all. The quality of the sound is poor, they are made of cheap, cheap materials.When there is nothing playing you can hear the ocean! It's like the sound of a seashell, very annoying. Our company makes video games and we need high quality headphones, but I wanted to try something that didn't cost much to see if there was a big difference on the sound, and not surprisingly, there is a HUGE difference.I do not recommend this product at all.
After 2 months, RIO had to replace the Nitrus due to a hard drive failure. After taking almost 3 weeks dealing with Rio, finally it was replaced on April 8. Today the replaced unit failed exactly the same way. I now will try to get our $ back or have it replaced. I will never buy another Rio product. 2 failures and customer service was NO service.Time for an Ipod!
maxell has been one of my trusted use for blank discs for longer than i can remember.up until sometime in 2005...when maxell changed their discs.heres the differencethe 2004 model has the maxell guy on rhe left, and the cdr/80/700 tihng on the right. on the top it says maxell in big letters. also if you feel the background, it is a whole lot more stable. it doesnt chip easily. also the plastic used was not scratched easily.the 2005/2006 model is a whole lot worse. it says cd-r onl eft, highlighted. on top of that it has maxell in small letters. on the right it says 80/700 and the maxell guy is right below it. the top of the disc is obviously used with cheaper material, and it scratches easily.another thing noticeable from the two is burn errors. ive had no burn errors at all with either of the 2004 models (regular or music). on the 2005 model at least 80% failed.also when using nero express i tested imation and sony cd-rs just to make sure my recorder was ok. imation had a 10% fail rate and sony had a 0% fail rate...my recorder works fine.also, i tried burning at slower speed with no better results.why would imation and sony work on my computer and maxell wouldnt. because maxell cd-rs are garbage. avoid at all costs get imation sony or get maxell but only if the discs look like i explained on the 2004 modle becuase those were literally the best cdrs ive ever owned.
Hi, I've had this for a year. My computers crashed, and the "Voice Studio" software made by Panasonic, is not compatible with Windows Vista. I contacted Panasonic, as they did software updates for some of their recorders to work with the most popular operating system, Windows Vista. They sent me an email they are not going to make this recorder compatible with Windows Vista. Therefore this recorder gets one star, for not being supported, since it is only a year old. You can not download the recordings without using their software. Other recorders by other brands may let you connect by USB, and you do not have to use their software to download and access your recordings. I'll be dumping this on eBay, and getting a Sony or something else, my last Olympus had an echo when I recorded. I bought this for the long recording times, up to 18 hours. Do not buy.
I bought this and it did not even work, plus it stuck in my car, and nearly broke it when I tried to pull it out of the cigarette lighter area.Not worth the $$...
All the bad reviews on this can't be a coincidence. RCA knows this is garbage but they continue to sell it anyway instead of recalling it. I bought it locally in a clearance outlet for $40. That should tell you something. I returned the first one as the CD player was making awful scraping and knocking noises. Tonight I exchanged it for another and the loud noises have been replaced with clicking sounds, CD skipping and a noticably loud CD motor. I wish I had read these reviews before I bought this because tomorrow I have to return this AGAIN! This time, though, I'm getting my $40 back!!! Bite the bullet and buy the Cambridge Soundworks 730 (radio only) or 740 (with CD). Expensive but worth it after this experience. You get what you pay for never sounded more true after buying this sorry excuse of a radio.
I live only a few miles from a repeater tower and this antenna couldn't pick up any local channel at all. The channels it did pick up were really low signal. The antenna that came with my other TV picks up all local channels just fine and in HD in perfect quality. Not sure why this antenna failed so badly, but just a fair warning to anyone out there thinking of it.
This router would not maintain a consistent connection. It worked fine for a few days. Then, the speeds would go anywhere from 0mbps to 17mbps to .5mbps download, etc. I called D-Link customer service and ran through all of the typical "fixes" that I had already conducted before calling them - resetting it, hard-resetting it, upgrading firmware, so on......I just put this thing in the box and shipped it back.It's supposed to be an incredible router and is one of the Xbox Live recommended ones so maybe I just got a lemon.
I bought a refurbished unit for the sole purpose of transferring my old VHS's onto DVDs. My first attempt worked fine. However, after that I could never get it to record onto the DVD. I called customer service and had someone walk me through the steps again just to be sure it wasn't operator error. In short, the unit failed after one use.
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.
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I bought my Olympus in August 1999. A year and 8 days later, the slide cover jammed rendering the camera unusable. My camera shop sent the camera back to Olympus for repair and it was fixed for $120. Olympus noted that the one year warranty was barely expired but made no accomodation. One year later, in August 2001, my camera jammed again in the same way. I returned to the camera shop and explained my predicament and displeasure and they sent the camera to Olympus who responded with an estimate for $112. Who needs a camera that costs $100 plus every year beyond the initial cost. Not to mention being caught on vacation without a camera.Beyond the repair issue, I found the picture quality to be mediocre; worse than the Nikon that was my previous camera or the Olympus's that I owned before that.
I read all of the great reviews & ordered two of these headsets. I am now wondering if I have the same product that so many wrote glowing reviews for. The sound is not good & the the quality of the microphone is terrible. I have tried to use them for work but had to abandon them & hold the phone because the call quality was so bad.
After patiently waitng the entire month for the camera to come by 10 /20/2009 and 10/20 coming and going with no item in my mail I have really become apprehensive about further buys online.I emailed the seller twice and never recieved a responce from them.and amazon's complaint page is difficult to navigate or non exhistant. can someone offer any suggestions as to how to resolve this non delivery of my item ,.FHoward
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.
I ordered an IPOD from this person that was said to be in like new condition. I was suspicious of the low price and after the item arrived to my house it was not in the condition promised. In fact, it was broken before I even received it. I contacted them for a replacement and they talked to me for a few messages but then started ignoring me. I had to file a claim with Amazon in order to get my money back. Needless to say, it was unwanted and unnecessary stress. I don't suggest buying anything from this person in the future.
I bought the iRiver T30 1GB after researching extensively, mostly based on the "plays for sure" feature. The idea is to be able to play all your legally bought, legally downloaded (from MSN Music) songs on a player that is compatible with the whole MSN system -- Windows Media Player, etc. I was therefore extremely aggravated and disappointed when the T30 wouldn't play any of my MSN downloaded music, or even some other .WMA files.I spent hours trying to "fix" the problem, then discovered via an online search that this is a KNOWN problem with the T30.It sounds great. I like everything about it -- except that I can't play all of my music on it. Buyer Beware!
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!!
I am having similar problems as one other review listed: the cable is not working. After eleven attempts it worked once, then hasn't worked again in almost 60 attempts and counting. I constantly receive errors that state the drive is corrupted or the program in not a win32 application. The concept is outstanding, but I question the quality of work and materials the unnamed company put into this product.
After a few hours of trying every possible option and 2 different printers I was told by customer service that both of my printers would not work with the WPS54G. My printers are the Epson CX4200 and the HP PSC 1350. I have asked for a list of approved printers from Linksys and I will post the list if I get it. I am very disapointed so far. There is nothing on the Linksys website that discusses this issue.
Beware of this company because they are selling knockoffs of the xm cassette tapes. They are misleading customers to belive that they are selling the orginal xm cassette adapter and they are making a profit off of their dishonesty. Do not buy this product!!!!!!
Alright, so after about 2 weeks of searching for a speaker system to get I finally decided on the 5500. It's kind of sketchy making this decision because I have never heard the actually sound produced by the speakers...just read countless numbers of reviews. So last night I told me self, "Hey the price is down to 269 with "free" shipping so I'll order them in the morning." Well I woke up and was so angry to find out that the price had risen to 306 (Well there's where the shipping isn't free anymore). I was soo mad. I had remembered reading the reviews and one stuck out in my mind. It is tnhe one from Jim (Texas). He states that he had the same problem as me. His revied says that he e-mailed them many times and they finally honored the lower price (even though the price was still higher). So I decided to e-mail Amazon today and tell them of my concern. I got one of those automated e-mails back which did not address my concerns at all. So then later that night I decided I would call Amazon and see what happened. I was on the phone and after giving them all my information I told them the whole story and how I read the review of Jim. The lady told me she really couldn't do anything for me. She stated something to the effect of: 'I really can't do anything for you...I don't know why Jim's situation was honored....It really depends on the person you talk to on the phone that determines the outcome of the situation.' I was pretty aggravated after getting off of the phone. How can one person be honored their request and then an Amazon associate tells you that the situation will be determined by the person you talk to. Maybe i'll just keep calling and see if I can sweet talk one of them. As for the Logitech 5500 speakers I really can not wait to get them, I am just really disappointed in Amazon's inability to treat customers equally.1/4/05 update- Well after a very intense e-mail writing to Amazon how I did not want an automated e-mail in return I recieved a somewhat more personal e-mail. After being a little aggressive they were really nice about honoring my request...so I thank them for that...I'll post another review on the speakers later.
This is an ok thing. I had to get one because i am a huge ipod fan and had to test one of these ipod killers as they say and see how great it was and what everyone was talking about with it. So i got one. The first thing i noticed is the wheel is not a wheel its actually a d pad desquised as a wheel. The screen is larger but when you set it side by side with an ipod its not relaly much bigger its a very deciving thing. It looks bigger till you put it next to an ipod then you realize the screen is not really that much bigger.Tried installing it the zune crashed and then would not see the OS. Then after unplugging it and replugging it several times it finally say the OS. Then it was such a pain to install it wanted several different places for me to sign up for a live account and i didnt want that. I only wanted to see how it works to purchase music. NO such luck i coulndt get around it. THis is not user friendly so far.After getting it all installed (took 2 hours) i logged in to the zune store. THis place is a mess no album reviews no movies, podcasts, videos or anything like that. The music selection is very basic mostly top 40 stuff. Well i for one dont listen to that garbage and it seems MS thinks we all do so therefor lets only put this music on our store. Its not user friendly at all it just is not click and download like the itunes/ipod. I dont like the subscrption idea i want to own my songs i dont want to pay someone $15 a month just to rent some songs. I rent movies i OWN songs. But to buy you have to buy ms points and then MICROcrap will keep whatever you dont use.I just cant see anyone who is not a geek wanting this thing. Its think it heavy and its weird it just doesnt work right it is no where close to the the ipod. I dont like the interface its ok but nothing special. I also dont like that microsoft refused to put there name anywhere on it. Makes me think as a business person the only reason i wouldnt want to put my name on something is if i think its crap or junk.I dont see these selling very much and if you have never owned an MP3 player DONT BUY THIS ONE!!!! Get an ipod or if you have a thing against the ipod then get anything else but not a zune. I have several different players and this one would come in dead last as far as functionality and form. Im not baised i think everyone deserves a chance but im sorry zune is just not worth the money. why would i spend the same ammount on the zune as an ipod when my ipod will do so much more?THis will not play podcasts, videos movies or games. It has wifi but i dont know anyone who wants a zune let aone would buy one so who am i going to wifi with? i know tons of ipod users but wifi is not a big thing i would rather just share headphones and jam right along with my friend. The FM radio well not even an issue i could buy a fm for my ipod but i didnt buy a mp3 player to listen to the radio. If i want that i will turn on my radio in my house or car. FM is dead anyway XM and Sirius are the future of radio.Think before you buy if you want this because it has wifi well first you have to find someone who will wifi with you. As steve balmer put it i could squirt something to you. NO THANKS KEEP YOUR SQUIRTING to yourself. It just sounds sick and nasty.Have you seen the commercials to these things? They make no sence and if anyone watched them i see nothing in the commercial that makes me want one or even after words knowing what the thing is.
We bought this TV for our son last Christmas and haven't used it until about a month ago. Everything was going fine until last week when it started shutting off by itself after being on for only 20 seconds. I thought maybe it was something wrong with the wire that plugs into the wall. After unplugging it and plugging it back in, the TV would come on for a few seconds and then shut off again. I was planning on taking it to a repair center only to find out that they will not repair Disney TV's and that I would have to go through Disney to get it repaired.Only after reading the other reviews have I since learned there is only a 90 day warranty which has expired, that it will cost $85 for Disney to fix it plus shipping, and that it has been happening to tons of other people. This TV should be recalled and I do not see how they can get away with ripping people off like this.
For $147 what could I really expect? I ordered this camera/camcorder 6 in 1 item and returned it the next day. I needed something small for traveling and it fits the bill for that. The battery life is not very good however, but the driving factor for returning it was very very very poor image quality.I dont ask much out of this thing, but for being 4mp it acts like a 1mp camera just blown up to a high pixel grid. It underexposes inside and overexposes outside. The video quality is decent actually, despite the smaller size, or despite the lower frame rate on the 640x480. I was going to keep it and deal with the poor digital still quality, but on my last tests, upon playback, i noticed the images bent and jumped... this was it and so it was returned. For the money i paid for this i can easily buy just a regular camera with a full 3.2mp and optical zoom with a major brand name... so thats what i am doing. live and learn, not a bad thing for a child or a teen perhaps, but not good for backpacking in India and taking just a half decent shot of some beautiful architechture etc...
i got this product after 16 days of ordering... hasn't worked right since i bought it... doesn't play majority of my DVD's and quits half way through the other ones... i will never buy a cyberhome again...
200x film is just not very versatile. The Kodak quality pales in comparison to the cheaper 800x Fujifilm 4-pack, which gives chrystal clear pictures in most environments and is therefore highly versatile. Don't waste your money on Kodak.
this new and improved keyboard is horrible and has a totally different ergonomic design than the old white one. I disliked it from the get go, and have been using it now for a couple of months just to see if I'd get use to it. I haven't, and like another reviewer, the space bar doesn't work very well. This keyboard has slowed me down substantially and causes me discomfort. I am going to see if I can find one of the older keyboards. Like everything else Microsoft has tried to make better, IE9, Win7, they have made it worse.
I replaced a little wired $65 JBL speaker with these based on the positive reviews. What a let down. What a downgrade.The sound is all treble to the point you hear high end distortion or fuzz. I'm playing digital music to these babies and they like like a $5 tweeter.They won't even cut it outside.
I purchased this because I also own a Creative Labs Muvo Jukebox (also discontinued). I have to say that I'm disappointed in the Media Organizer software used to load this unit. The older Jukebox model would organize MP3 tracks using the ID3 tags, but with this unit, you need to pay close attention to the file and directory structures if you want to load two songs which may have the same title. This unit appears to recognize ID3 tags, but does not consider them when loading files and cross-checking for duplicate entries. What this means is that if you have two CDs - perhaps one a studio recorded CD, and the other, a live performance both featuring different versions of the same song, even though th ID3 tags are very different (different time, different album title, etc), the Media Organizer software only looks at the track title and will consider the two the same - then not load the second song considering it a 'duplicate' track. This really stinks because now you have to create folders and load the similarly titled tracks into different folders - which the software will allow. This is hardly for the novice user and is better for someone who has some skills with file management. Other players are much more intuitive and this seems to be a major flaw in the software for this unit. Additionally, if you decide to select several CDs for playback, you can view individual tracks in the "Now Playing" option and can remove selected tracks, but not the entire CD - like I could with my older Jukebox model. I find this aggravating. Song playback I thought would be better and on a par with IPod, but there is a still a gap between tracks. When one song smoothly flows into another, this unit inserts a gap between the two and ruins the effect of a seemless transition. There doesn't appear to be a gapless playback capability for this unit. The unit also requires a 'special' adapter to interface with a USB cable. The same adapter is used to load content and charge the unit. The adapter that comes with the unit is small and could easily be lost - Creative does not sell - or is currently (and pertually) out of stock of this this adapter - however, it can be purchased from third party vendors. I don't much like that. I think at some point, Creative considered the numerous short comings of this unit and decided to discontinue it's production and sale - After buying one, I can see why. In the past, they have shown an ability to be more flexible while offering many of the same features of more expensive units (such as IPod and Zune), but that isn't the case with this unit. I like Creative Labs, but am disppointed with this unit. I own one so will make the best of what I've got, but I wouldn't recommend this unit to others looking for a nice multi-media player.
I gave them one star only because there is no "0". I purchased this product a couple of years ago and have had nothing but trouble. I do a lot of professional DVDs and I use rewritables for all of my initial tests before I burn the final master discs. In the package of 25 (I'm not even half way through), I've found 6 deffective discs that couldn't be used. On the ones that could be used, these became unusable after only a few burns. I have always used "Verbatim" discs and they work prefectly every time and I can use them for up to 30+ rewrites before they become unusable. I got a deal on these and thought I would give them a try. It was NO deal in the long run! Do yourself a favor and go get the Verbatim DVD+RW DiscsDVD-RW 30 pk Spindle. They work MUCH better! DO NOT BUY THESE!!! You have been warned!
I don't know why everyone has gone to the 80 minute cd-r/cd-rw. They are much worse than the 74 minute 650 MB cds. Data is kept more reliably on 650 meg cds. On the 700 meg cds, the tracks are much narrower, and generally don't comply with orange book standards. Data on 700 meg cds have a much higher tendency to become corrupt compared to 650 meg cds. Older CD readers (any kind, including audio players) couldn't read these cds at all. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I would highly suggest 650 meg cds. There is more information on brands and quality here:http://freetechsupport.freeservers.com/resource/cdr/index.html
I used this unit for just 2 weeks. The remote unit was less than 40 feet away but even at that short distance I noticed that the remote unit was not showing the current temperatures. At least 3 times I noticed that the remote unit was off by 50 degrees. The worse part is that the food probe went bad after 2 weeks. I only used this unit with long and slow cooks with temperatures no more than 250 degrees. After only 2 weeks the food probe is registering 10 degrees over what the actual temperatures is. I'm not impressed.
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.
&quot;High velocity of propagation for lower time smear&quot;What does this mean? The light from the source to the destination over this 1 meter cable probably takes 4 to 5 billionths of a second. I would like to know how this time affects anything sonically, as even golden ears who claim they can hear 100 kHz are talking about 10 millionths of a second cycle time.Light's light - buy the cheapest optical you can find. If it works, it will sound just as good as this overpriced stuff.
We have a revision 2 with the absolute latest firmware. On the plus side the thing does work provided that you don't use ANY of the ethernet ports.However, we have two computers plugged into the ethernet port and the router dies after maybe 3 hours of up-time due to overheating. If we put it into the refridgerator for about 10 minutes to cool it off, then we're good to go for another 3 hours.What a complete waste.
I highly recommend the MFC-8820DN instead of this model. It's about a hundred $$ more and it includes automatic duplexing (that's the 'D' in the model #) and it includes a network interface (that's the 'N' in the model #). The 8xxx models use high capacity cartridges which means about seventy bucks for > 6000 pages instead of fifty bucks for about 2000 pages for the 7xxx models. Think about it. After just a couple toner cartridges you'll have paid for the better machine!I didn't buy mine on Amazon as they don't sell that model. I don't know why - it's much better IMHO.
Since Amazon was running an excellent sale on this product I tried to email Ridata at the US Califonia HQ in California at the address given on their website for a response to my QC inquiry on the recent poor reviews. At least for today my ISP kicked back the email saying for the given Ridata address (email server) would not accept the email and that this was a permanent error. I guess I'll pass until I hear more positive results.
This screen arrived yesterday. Took it out of the box today and the viewing screen began sliding out of its case. There was no tension on the screen and no way to get it back in its case. We took off the end caps and they were broken, there were little pieces of black plastic in the case. There was no damage on the packing box. It appears it was broken when it was shipped. Essentially it was useless and is on it's way back to Amazon tomorrow.
The iPod is very good looking, UNTIL you start using it. I used mine for TWO days and then noticed large scratches in the screen (try the search scratches + ipod on google). You'll have to invest in a screen protector to be able to use it (about 50$) (that somehow destroy the idea about great design). That said I know of no protective devices which are able to remain free of scratches (just bought one for 50$ (agent 18) - after one week again a lot of scratches - tried to replace it at apple-store, but not possible). The second problem: no power adaptor for ordinary recharging (have to buy it for something like 40$). Third problem: no remote controlling. AGAIN you have to PAY for this and that's about 50$ more. Last problem: short battery life (and you normally have to let apple replace a used battery). EXPECT TO PAY AT LEAST 150$ MORE AFTER YOU HAVE BOUGHT IT (SERIOUSLY)!!!
I bought this mic to be used over skype while playing online games. The audio quality is terrible (you will sound like a robot) and it will pick up all the background noise from your speakers even though it looks like a directional mic. After having this for a couple weeks I got tired of listening to my friends complain about being able to hear an echo of themselves so I bought a headset. Don't buy this for communicating with other people.
Stay away from this TV! They have known technical issues and essentially no technical support. And, beware do-it-your-selfers... Westinghouse can not or will not sell you a service manual.Reading these many bad reviews makes me think a class action suit against Westinghouse would not be a bad idea. And I now see where one is in the works! [...]No way should a [...] TV set be a throwaway item with a short life span.Somehow, someway I'll get mine fixed.
I purchased this pen to scan in hundreds of sets of contact information from a typed directory. We would have used a flat bed scanner and OCR to do the work if we wanted all the names on all the directory pages, but we only wanted select names from some of the pages and we didn't want to have to type them all in by hand.To be fair, the directory print was quite small and the lines were pretty close together so I was not certain that the IRIS would do the trick when I purchased. It would have been nice to know that the pen could not be calibrated to pickup type that was 7 point in size and line spacing. However, even when trying to use the IRIS on larger print with adequate spacing (10 point print) it became clear that without a very steady hand and consistent 'swipe speed' the pen could not recognize enough of the characters to make it worthwhile to use.I do not recommend this product... I ended up sending mine back because it was far less time consuming to just type the data instead of working with this device.
Probably because my printer is an older one, it's harder and harder to get correct color cartridges for it. This time, I had to buy the cartridges and paper as a bundle, which I did not want. And then, the cartridges were not even the right kind, although the web site matched it with my printer.
This ink was noticably lighter than the original Epson ink on photographs. It worked OK for regular printing but clogged often. This caused me to use more of the ink due to cleaning. I would spend the extra money for the Epson ink because the photos are much better.
I found out it is too small for my daughter's hand, even though she is 5!
This camera drains batteries faster than you can replace them. I put new batteries in and take less than 10 pictures. Come back a week later and the camera doesn't have enough battery life left to even look at my 10 shots. Can't afford to keep this camera.
We bought this GPS unit back in 2004 for cross country. It was great then. Then we did a software upgrade last year (2006) ,and this year the unit is basically non-functional now. The unit freezes upon processing data/destination route. This is really disappointing for a company that sells the unit (originally new for over $1K). We expected to get more life out of this unit. Additionally, we inquired about the unit repair--we would have to fork over another $200 to get the unit fixed after last year's upgrade, which cost us about $200 then--to find out the warranty for the upgrade is only for 3 months. What kind of warranty is that? What company would have so low confidence in their product to only offer a 3 month warranty? $200 is no small amount. Recommend buying a GARMIN. Magellan people have a lot of problems to fix!
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...
I should have known that the low price might relate to its performance. The thing worked every now and again, before I smashed it to pieces at a busy intersection. Pay the money and get something good. It's just hard to find out the information anywhere on the web. anybody got any ideas...
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.
After viewing all reviews I decided to purchase one stinks the rollers don't get hot did I mentioned stinks stinks
Expected Canon quality, but received the Canon 77mm filter with loose glass and poor threading; the filter almost permanently stuck to the lens produced by Canon (17-55mm f/2.8 IS). Needless to say, I returned this item and got the higher-quality Hoya 77mm filter instead, though the cost is 2x.
I purchased this product for my daughter for Christmas. It worked fine for two days and she loved it. Then it began sporadically making a grinding noise that was not normal. I sent an email to Archos support on December 27 and had not recieved any response by January 6, so I tried to call. After 25 full minutes on hold - I gave up and sent another email to support. Again, no response. I returned it and am now shopping for a replacement. With the short warranty and non-existent support - buyer beware.
I purchased this unit on sale. I set it all up and found out the DVD didn't work. It kept saying "no disc". Tried the USB and it was dead, too. Put it away for a couple of days and tried again. Got no power at all. Nothing works. Totally dead. Its frustrating because it was several weeks from when I purchased it until I got it. It was refurbished so did not have a long warranty.
I have 2 DYMO Letra Tag Label makers and in general I like them. I use the plastic tape to label my spice jars. While the print holds up to the frequent handling, the labels don't stay stuck to the glass bottles. No matter how carefully I clean the jars before applying the label they start peeling from one end or the other (and sometimes both).They also don't like to stick to the plastic caps.I am disappointed with this product, but haven't found anything better.BTW - The metallic tape was no better.
I was looking to replace my basic hands-free headset that stopped working after about two years. The Panasonic never worked. Plugged it into several phones and no luck. Ah well, $9.57 down the drain.
This product is not what it appears to be. The case is designed to look like a sony handycam digital. It does not even come close to that level of performance. The video is choppy and the light adjustment is poor. THe audio is terrible, it sounds like a toy recorder or something. I would go with a better product if I were you.
I bought these because they were cheap. I guess you get what you pay for. The paper is really flimsy; can't use them in a business environment.
I played with the angles and adjustments for several days with little success. I live in an apartment building in DC surrounded by other tall buildings. Perhaps this antenna is not really meant for such surroundings. I ended up getting cable after all for the little TV watching I do and connecting the antenna to my radio, which works very well.
Terk FM-50 performed no better than single wire non-amplified $5 wire antenna that came with reciever. Turning 'on' the amplifier made the LED light up but made NO CHANGE to the signal to noise level of noisy radio signals. I believe the amplifier was defective or non-operational. I have asked Amazon for a replacement.
This player has been great for us for about 14 months. Tonight we ran into the infamous H03, but had it up and running again after reading the trouble-shooting ideas below.The initialization trick (back skip/play/pause simultaneously) did not work, but taking the bottom off of the player and fiddling with the transport mechanism did the trick. For details, see "Jedi"'s review below (approx. 40 reviews from the end). It is not a difficult exercise, so do not be intimidated by taking the screws out and getting your fingers in there. You will need a jeweler's philips-head screwdriver (the tiny, long ones).As many have said, the unit is sturdy, easy to operate, and has an attractive screen. Clearly, Panasonic is looking the other way on this one, or we'd have heard of a recall by now.
I bought this card three years ago, and it worked great until yesterday, when it just died. I am a small business owner, and it chose to bite the dust just as I was preparing to do my end-of-the-month customer billing. While I was more than a little inconvenienced by the timing, I was at least reassured by the knowledge that the product was backed by a "Lifetime Replacement Warranty." In fact, the warranty was one of the main reasons I purchased this particular card.When I called PNY about the replacement, I was informed that *their* definition of "Lifetime" meant as long as they had the item in production. As this was no longer the case with my particular card, they were not obligated to replace it ... so sorry. When I could speak again, I believe my response to the tech was, "You've got to be kidding me." I spoke to three more people, each higher on the chain of command than the last, with the same results: "We're very sorry but there's nothing we can do." The kicker is that they changed their "Lifetime Replacement Warranty" policy a year and a half *after* I purchased the product.When I consider that I have a 15-year-old, still functional, though greatly outdated, Dell PC running Win 3.1 with all the original hardware, I'm truly dismayed by this trend of disposable products that electronics companies seem to be following. I don't know about the next person, but *I* certainly do not have the kind of income that will allow me to rotate out computer components every few months or even every other year!So, in a nutshell, PNY's "Lifetime Replacement Warranty" is B.S. If you stick with their brand, assume that you'll be having to buy a new graphics card every 2-3 years (if you're lucky enough that it lasts *that* long), and make your purchases accordingly. What a sweet deal for PNY.
I had my Xerox printer driver set up for XP, then put the CD in that came with this converter, and was greatly disappointed that it's for Windows 98/ME! This is very ancient and outdated and won't work on most systems.
For the money, I suppose this is a good scanner, but...I read several reviews that complained about the software. I figured "These people are just too lazy to read the manual." Then I bought one and found out for myself. Trouble. Besides frequent freezing on a Macintosh which required restarts to get it to recognize the scanner again, it also refused to remember settings for batch scans. I'd set up the contrast parameters, save it as a "job" description, and try a batch scan. It would ignore the saved settings use the (too contrasty) default settings, producing very harsh scans from B&W; negatives.As others have noted, there is no tech support. There is a web page where you can submit a question, and then you will never receive an answer. All in all, the troubles made it a useless doorstop for me and it went back.
Although the manual claims that it will sync with Lotus Notes, it won't. And when you call technical support their comment will be &quot;What manual are you reading?&quot;. To make this work with Notes you'll need another $70 software package like Intellisync or EasySync.
Imagine, you are sitting at your computer putting the finishing touches on your resume to take with you to a job interview. You lean back in your chair to admire the incredible professionalism that IS the look of your resume. You click print. What comes out of your printer, however; looks garbled and completely unusable.Don't want this story line to be YOUR story line? There is one very simply way to avoid the issue: DO NOT buy these. They are a complete wate of 15 dollars. Dried up. Then didn't work. I don't know about anyone else but the ONLY time I print thing is when its important. I have learned my lesson. I will go ahead and spring for the real ink.I bought these and then got busy and wasn't able to install them quick enough to legitimately complain and get a refund. 15 dollars is only a better deal if they print but seeing as how they did not, it was simply a waste of 15 dollars.Learn from my mistake. Do. Not. Buy. These.
After using a Logitech Ergonomic keyboard and wearing out many keys (I work as a medical transcriptionist), I wanted to try the divided keyboard and go a little less expensive than the model of Logitech I had. I tried this keyboard and could not type on it! As far as a hunt and peck typist or for someone that speed doesn't really matter, it might be fine, but for someone who works on production, this one just did not work for me. Went back to Logitech which is not divided but has just a slight curve to the keyboard. Seller was great to deal with, emailing me a return shipping label so no problems there whatsoever.
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.
Don't know why but mine didn't work for some reason. Too bad, as I was really looking forward to this type of style, especially if you travel allot w/your laptop. Maybe I'll try again hoping this one was a lemon.
This was my first flash-based MP3 player, which I bought specifically for listening to while running. I carried the player in its manufacturer-supplied "holster" zip-tied to a reflective waist belt, often in a zip-loc bag. After about 15 months of use, 2-4 times each week for 30-40 minutes each time, it simply died. Blank LCD screen. Reset button does nothing. My PC doesn't even detect it anymore. Now, with the U2 conveniently (for COWON) out of warranty, I'm forced to shop for another player. My impression of this device based on the manufacturer's website and reviews of similar players is that they are designed to be disposable. I don't see myself ever spending over $50.00 for another MP3 player. If *you* do, the 2 year replacement plan would be of benefit.
The good thing about this camera is that with the led screen and the decent software you get a good idea of what owning a digital camera would be like. I love being free of film and developing.But the pictures are too blury to enjoy. I'm too embarassed to send these pictures to my friends and family which was what I bought it for. I took the camera to a party and everyone was moving around, couldn't stop them, and the pictures while cute were too blury. I then took the camera to Mexico. Scenery was okay but again people blurry.But this camera has excited me about owning a real digital camera and helped me know what features to look for. So here I am shopping one month later.
It might work OK for a while if you don't touch it or move it. I had two of these, both broke after a few months of what I'd call light use.
I am considering getting an MP3 player for someone, but I have something that is making it very difficult to seriously consider the Zune. If someone could explain what is going on with the Zune Marketplace, I would appreciate it. Whatever the merits of the player itself, the only place that you can buy anything online is at the Zune Marketplace store and its song pricing policy appears very deceptive. Zune has its own currency where $.99 in US dollars equals $.79 in Zune dollars. You must also deposit money in $5 (US Dollar) increments. If you buy five songs, it costs you $3.95 in Zune dollars, $4.95 in US dollars. But Microsoft still has $.05 (in US Dollars) of your original $5 deposit left over. This left over gap actually keeps getting larger for quite sometime. If you give them $95 and buy 95 songs, you will still have $.95 (US Dollars) left in your account. If they want to charge $1 (US) for each song, why not just do it. Of course, if you don't buy five songs for each $5 you put in, the effective price for each song is well over $1. Adding on the conversion of all this money into Zune dollars is possibly Microsoft's cute idea that no one will figure all this out. Do people really want to multiply their Zune expenditures by $.99/$.79 to do the conversions or remember the exact number of songs that they have bought so that they can directly multiple the number of songs by $.99? I would really appreciate someone telling me why any of this is reasonable. Do I want to give someone a headache dealing with this whole set up? At least so far, it comes across as Microsoft trying to take advantage of people. If someone can justify this complicated pricing structure that actually makes virtually everyone pay more than the officially advertised price for songs, I would appreciate it. Until this concern is addressed, I have to give Zune a single star.
[...]These have no bottom in comparison. The Insignia is larger but still smaller than old school book shelf speakers.The sound of the Sony's was clear but I preferred the fuller bass response of the Insignia 6-1/2. However, the Polk bookshelf loudspeaker at BBY was clearly better sounding of the three ... at 4X the price of the Sony.
I didn't like the way the keys or the space bar responded, all very stiff & noisy. I type a lot of data into spreadsheets & need quick and accurate response, but this was the opposite - stiff, slow, somewhat clumsy under fingertips, and large. You know how you just want to feel no resistance, or noise - it wasn't this model. I even let my teenager try it to see if he wanted it before sending back, but he also couldn't stand it, and we immediately put it back in the box, it wasn't up to par, so we are returning. The one thing I liked was the built in gel wrist pad, that feature should be kept and the rest of it thrown out. If they would purchase a better designed keypad and put it in a smaller keyboard and use the same gel wrist pad, it would improve it a lot. Do you need to hire me to engineer it? :).
One of these things wasn't being used at work, so I brought it home to use with my new (and large) laserjet printer. The printer was installed on my computer already, which is required for setup.The first thing the installation wanted was to hard wire your computer to the router, and hard wire the print server to the router also, while it's connected to the printer. So, your computer, printer, and router all have to be in the same place for setup. This can be a problem if you have a desktop or very large printer. It seems to defeat the purpose of a wireless print server if you have to go through setup as a wired one. I tried to do setup wirelessly, but it didn't work. Fortunately my printer was still small enough to carry out to my router in the garage. Setup went smoothly until it tried to access it wirelessly (because, y'know, it's a wireless print server), and it couldn't. I tried several times, resetting the print server, changing network settings, etc. There couldn't have been any network setting conflicts because it was an unprotected, factory standard network. So, it fails at the one thing it needs to do.However, if you do get it set up somehow, it works well from my experience with it at work. So, it gets a 4 for ease of use, but since it won't even set up at all at home, it gets a 1 overall.
Well, I've had this printer for about 3 years now. Last summer we switched to Mac after having PC/Windows all of our lives. Even then, with Os 10.5, the printer worked beautifully. Scanning was much easier on the Mac than it ever was on our PC. However, since I've upgraded to Snow Leopard, the printer malfunctions frequently and the scanning function not only is USELESS but HP does not support the scanning function for 1315 models and OS 10.6. In short, if you have Mac Snow Leopard, look elsewhere for a printer.
well i didn't recieve this item because it is no longer made......so had to order another media card and thank goodness it got here before christmas.
I bought one and it started malfunctioning after one month. Got another one throgh Belkin's friendly customer service. Used for another month and now it stops working again. I wouldn't even borther calling them again this time.
Based on what I physically received, I expected more for what I paid.The reasons are:1) It feels cheap, the seams flex easily and product weight is so light that I question its durability2) Was expecting a shiny/glossy finish, but it's a matte finish that I expect to be difficult to keep clean. Parlay the fact that it's white I expect to replace this soon
I bought this DVD burner in Oct 05. It worked very well for the most part. Sometimes it had trouble reading DVDs and I had to open and reload several times, but when working, it worked great. Then in Oct 07 it stopped opening. I could hear it trying to get the drawer open, but it remained closed. I did not want to have to replace this after only 2 years, but I have no choice. I would not buy this item again nor would I recommend it to others.
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 was excited with the fact that the item arrived so quickly. However, that excitement quickly turned to disappointment with the toners performance. Inconsistent printing blank lines scattered throughout the page. This item is absolutely terrible.
The keyboard lags terribley. It will barely work if you have it too close to the wireless reciever. The Mouse lags terribley. You absolutely cannot play computer games with this or you will want to break your computer. Maybe I just got a bad one though....other than that, everything else is fine.
I bought this Palm 14 months ago. I'd read all the reviews here about malfunctions but figured I would somehow beat the odds.Although the battery life was poor, I had no other complaints...until it simply stopped working. I was unable to set appointments from the desktop or do a hotsync, despite uninstalling and reinstalling the program.I have an illness that's affected my memory, so I really need something to aid me. I've always used Palm products and don't know which model to choose now. But I don't think this one is worth it in the long run.
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.
Audio playback through this extension is terrible -- constant static. I have used it with multiple sources and playback devices, speakers and headphones, and all have the same result, static. Replaced it with a higher quality cable and the problem was solved. Not worth the hassle of trying to get a replacement when the cable only cost $3 shipped to begin with.
I've stopped bying RCA, the other bad reviews are all accurate, mine began to make a loud warbeling sound when the dryer downstairs buzzes. I Iknow it sounds like Green Acres, and it performs as well as anything Mr. Haney would sell. This could have been a great CD Radio Alarm, but it's junk. Don't by it. Every time I break down an by a RCA product, it proves to be a mistake. The digital voice recorder was another product that poor quality killed.
Very frustrated. After only the 3rd use, the speaker system completely shut down. I've tried everything and even had some techy friends try and figure it out. Of course the original boxes and packaging are long gone in the trash. The speakers and receiver are soon to follow. Complete waste of money.
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!
I second the first reviewer's opinion. This is a total piece of sh*t. First I had trouble getting it to work on my WinXP desktop. After a couple reboots it finally worked, and the image quality was a total joke, even in the webcam capacity. The video quality was visibly worse than my 5-year-old Logitech webcam which had cost me about the same amount at CompUSA five years ago. In the end I returned this POS and will keep using my Logitech until it dies.
These are some pretty average-sounding headphones. The cool thing that I liked about them was the volume control on the cable. However, it was entirely uncool when the volume control shorted out. We didn't mistreat these things. We use them while walking on a treadmill and there's never any stress put on the cable. Through typical use of the volume control it has proven that it wasn't well-made. Listen, when you have to twist and squeeze the volume control several different ways just to get sound to come back on in both ears = FAIL.
I just bought a digital camera so wanted a card reader to easily get to the pictures. I didn't need anything fancy so went with this one. MISTAKE. As other reviewers have stated, conflicts exist. I couldn't even get the software to install on my Win98 machine and [their website] is no help whatsoever. There is no good information on this error and you cannot even search on their new site without unknown page web errors. You can download the instruction manual, but it is just the 5 page quick start manual which came in my box. Gee, thanks. One reviewer mentioned that he needed a software update, but I couldn't even find that. I am returning this item and going with a more solid product like Viking's. Don't bother with this one unless you want to spend a lot of time with installing it (or are just lucky!)
The shabbiness of this product has prompted me to write my first Amazon product review. I would rate this product no stars if I could. I do not recommend the Logitech Wireless DJ to anyone. I am not an 'audiophile', but I can tell you that this product is way over-priced for what it does. The sound quality is horrible. The audio cuts out intermittently, and sounds very spotty and 'tinny' for lack of a better adjective, almost like you're tuned into a far away radio station. My transponder was only about 9 feet away from the the part you plug into your stereo. The remote unit froze up intermittently as well. The music would continue to play but you could no longer navigate through the remote, unless you turned it all off and back on. The software you need to install on your computer, would often cause my computer to crash when shutting down the machine. Also, after about a year and a half, this product just plain stopped working. A way over-priced piece of junk if you ask me. I would look at other products offered by other manufacturers for less money.
I received this for Christmas and it worked fine until I bought a new PC that has Windows Vista as the operating system. Now, my Wireless DJ Music System is worthless. I have contacted the "support" on Logitech's web site and can not get a straight answer as to when (or if) they will provide customers with upgraded software to make this work with Vista. If you have Vista, be aware that you will not be able to use this product.
Decent for listening to music, etc. But I wish I had saved my money and just bought a higher quality headphone set sooner.
Harmony 550--This item is a nightmare. I can't view a VHS tape after taping it. I bought 2 of these remotes and paid the GeekSquad at Best Buy $500 to program it. My husband I can't do anything we did before. I'm not even 70 yrs. old and have a master's degree.I'm sure this site will never aire my complaint.
Bought this harness for a 99 Acura CL, as it advertises for Acura 98 and up models. Took an hour to install on to new stereo, just to find out the harness inside the dash is not even close to this size. Need to clarify what models this will fit.
I received this pen, smashed in it's packaging. I think instead of ordering something small like this online I should have just went to my neighborhood camera store. I hang out there too much as it is though.
I have had this printer for about 90 days now. While the functionality is nice WHEN IT'S WORKING, I find it incredibly annoying to deal with the perpetual ink tank error messages. As so many others have mentioned, there seems to be a glitch with these models with ink tanks being unrecognized which halts all printing. It's always the yellow which is not recognized. It is the original tank.I am contacting technical support and hope they will make this right.
I used this card to download files form my Smart Media Card to the PC and that worked well. The problem started when I deleted all the files form the card. Thereafter the camera refused to recognize the card and kept shutting itself down. The camera would not even format the card. However the camera works with any other card not used on this card reader. Formatting the SM card did not help.---------------The Zio web site ZioCorp.com under the FAQ section for Multi Function Readers has the following information:Q I downloaded my pictures to my computer using the 8 in 1 reader and when I put the card back into my camera it no longer works. I get a format error. Formatting it in the reader does not solve the problem.A - This is due to old firmware that will need to be upgraded. Please email our Technical Support department at techhelp@ziosupport.com to initiate the RMA process. Your media will need to be formatted as well and our support team can assist with that.----------------The company did not care to respond to my e-mail.
When this router's working it's great, but that's only half the time for me.I purchased this router over six months ago, and ever since I've had many problems with the connection dropping on several laptops in the house. I've updated the firmware, replaced the router with a newer one, and called tech support several times.They admitted a problem with some routers routinely dropping connections, and said for some there's no fix at this point. They said a future firmward upgrade could fix the problem, but couldn't guarantee it. Until I can get more consistent coverage, I can only give this router 1 star.
This is my second drive (the previous was Cruzer Titanium 1GB, and the current one - Cruzer Titanium 2GB). The first one broke after 3 months, so I went to BestBuy and ask them to change it with the 2GB.After 4-5 months again - it's broken again (USB device not recognized) and I lost a lot of data again ... It's a shame - SanDisk is offering 5 (five!) years warranty, and I cannot get them working for more than 6 months. Bad product, bad series (Titanium) ...
Yep, I thought $30 was a pretty good price. I thought $25.99 on sale was better, so I bought it. Good looking, versatile, easy to use. We really liked it (frankly, we never thought about it again) for the 10 *** Months *** that it lasted. Yes, correct, months. But what can you do, there aren't a whole lot to choose from. Found a replacement for $20. Hooked it with no prob, same as before. It worked great for 4 hours and 35 minutes. Then it turned off, never to function again. Good luck finding one that works for a while.
One month after going out of warrenty, I got the common E18 error code that 1000's of others have reported. The camera is now useles. I will never buy another Canon camera....John
They don't have an option for 0 stars. My D40W20 caught fire after 6 months of use. I could see flames inside the cabinet. Dealer/RCA would not take back. I took the TV to service center after fighting with dealer/RCA for a month. I picked up TV after 2 months at repair shop. Now the remote control receiver will not work.Save yourself the hassle. Do not buy this TV under any circumstances.
Took the EZ-DUB out of the box and plugged it in for the first time. The lights came on and it worked for about a minute and a half before it made a buzzing sound and stopped working. So disappointing. It's a brick now. The lights won't even come on.
The sound portion of this system does not work. My many attempts to contact the company were unsuccessful. It appears they have gone out of business. I am very disappointed and recommend you not even consider this product.
Don't even think about buying this one. HP provides no support for this printer with Vista or Windows 7. That means all of the functions are essentially useless -- save for printing simple pages. Complex pages won't print with the generic software. No scanner support. HP Director not available.Hard to imagine that HP thinks this will help their reputation.
Battery life sucks big time! It's always on low.The iPods are nice, but overpriced. This unit gives you a lot of storage, but creative doesn't put too much thought into their products. Their software always sucks... For example you cant just use windows explorer to copy files, music over. You have to install a large software install which then gives you an explorer "like" interface. Why didn't these bozos just make this thing plug and play and act as a hard drive? It's not very convenient that way.They do however give you a leather case which apple charges too much for.I wouldn't recomend this unit.
Somewhere between Orlando and Reno Eagle decided it was a good idea to lay the TV on its side and then stack a crate of bricks on top of it. Whatever they put on it was so heavy that it went through the box and partially through the screen, dead center with a foot-and-a-half by a foot-and-a-half hole. The TV arrived at its destination on Sunday, than I had to CALL THEM and schedule and appointment at which point I found out that they only deliver to winter park on Wednesdays. So I wait three days and then get a call on Wednesday telling me the TV has a giant whole in it but they still have to bring it to me so I can refuse it. I asked, "couldn't you just have said it was completely destroyed 3 days ago when you had it so I could have refused it over the phone and gotten the replacement started sooner." To which they informed me that it was just their policy and that they think Amazon will send a replacement before this one makes it back to them.There's a reason large expensive items have notices like "this side up" and "do not stack" in GIANT FONTS on them but apparently warehouse employees of Eagle Logistics are illiterate or simply have no respect for other peoples stuff.So I call Amazon (whose phone number is not on the site) and explain after being on hold about my predicament and that I have just refused the package. The woman apologizes about 25 times in 35 seconds and says for items over 2000 she isn't qualified to hand them. She will "forward my concerns to somebody else" who will get back to me within 24-48 hours." There isn't any other way to do it. That's so lame considering I could have said I just want to return it. Then ordered again on the site and it would have gone through immediately and shipped same day.I guess you get what you pay for and in this case...the shipping was free so go figure. I would really like to have been given the option of maybe paying for a carrier I've heard of and respect. I would definitely trust my TV a little more in the hands of FedEx or possibly UPS.I'm sure it's a great TV like the other 35 reviews suggest and I was hoping to figure that out for myself but I wouldn't know because it looks like from the time I ordered it till the time it seems I will receive it, it will have been 3 weeks or more.-UPDATE-Its been 2 full days and though a new order has been created and is "shipping soon", it has not.And Eagles Tracking system is making me weary because under status if I check the broken one, it says they "DELIVERED" it on the 22nd which most certainly did not happen.Also, I've been informed that Eagle has no means of hurrying a package of this size and weight so I will not be getting 2 day air on the replacement as promised by 2 separate Amazon employees. A third call today to figure out why it's taking so long got me that information. So it looks like the new package will not arrive at the Orlando distribution center until the 31st at the absolute earliest. Then, Eagle will still only bring it to me on a Wednesday so ill have to wait and they wont hurry that either because its Labor day. So assuming everything goes as planned (and why will it, nothing else promised has gone that way by either Amazon or Eagle), I will receive the TV on the 5th of September.If I had known it would take just shy of a full month to receive this TV, I certainly would have bought elsewhere because this is ridiculous. This happens to fall over my birthday now as well. So I will also be a year older from this whole transaction. Not at all what I thought I would be getting myself into. I was under the impression that when you fork up over 2k for a product, some effort will be put in by the seller.But hey, all these other people with 5 stars seem to have "lucked out" so maybe you will too. But as you can see from above, beware.-UPDATE-When all is said and done and the TV is finally here, it rocks. Beautiful set with amazing quality. Nice and bright like everybody says (the best buy floor did it no justice at all). I would change my stars to 5 based on the quality of the TV if it would let me but i just got REALLY unlucky with the whole delivery and i was pissed. But seriously anybody who is narrowing down TV's they are choosing from for an upcoming purchase should definetly have this in their top 2. Amazing set, not enough can be said about it.
Whoever sold me this product failed to tell me that I would have problems. When I tried to use it, it said that the card was full but there was nothing on it. I had several people try to fix it and it couldn't be fixed. They told me to ship it back, but I do not have time to get to the post office. This EEk Technology will get no more of my business.
HDMI does not work with DVD players or PC video card. Only Component connections get a picture thru this reciever. JUNK!!
Have had the Samsung P421 for about a year an a half. 10 months into ownership it began pausing occasionally and randomly in the middle of a DVD, then either skipping or stopping entirely with the &quot;Disc will not play message.&quot; Initially I attributed this to to a disc that was dirty or damaged, but when cleaning a disc didn't help and it did it as well with clean DVDs that played satisfactorily on other players, I realized the player was at fault. As time has gone on it's gotten worse, and now it displays this problem on at least 70% of the DVDs played and refuses to play through about 15% of the DVDs. Much too unreliable or short-lived to recommend. Too bad, because a number of its features are excellent.
It worked for a few days, then could not synchronize with computer, and ewentually went dead, luckly enoughI was able to send it back for refund.
Amazon lists this as the AC adapter for the Canon Powershot A510 but it is not the right one. The voltage is wrong and the plug is to big.My A510 manual lists the ACK800 as the correct AC adapter.So check your camera's manual to make sure this is the right one for you.
We bought this Portable DVD player to entertain kids in the van on a drive to California. Only problem was the sound was so bad nobody could hear anything, even with the headphones. And to make matters worse, after only about an hour of use, the screen started going on and off. Needless to say this portable DVD player was returned.
I have bought lots of things in amazon. And wow these one is the worst.I have other tuner cards these one is the worst hard to install drivers to work have to do it to many times if you buy these you will haveit in a box for years never again they can keep there products
I had the One Touch II Mini for a little over one year, then the USB port actually came loose and fell into the drive itself (just after the product came out of warranty of course, so no replacement) rendering it useless. Maxtor/Seagate "offered" to recover the data... for MINIMUM of $700!!POS drive as far as I'm concerned, with horrible tech support to boot. Now I'm stuck with a paperweight that contains all my backup info. Stay away from this product if you're looking for a reliable drive. I'll never buy from them again.
As most anyone will tell you, these speakers do have excellent sound and if you're just going to set them up on your desktop, then I'd give them 5 stars. However, the design for wall mounting these is horrible and you can't ceiling-mount them. Logitech does not make separate mounts for these and no "universal speaker mounts" will work with them. If you want to see how they mount, go to Logitech's website, go to product support and enter wall mounting. Some might argue that they're computer speakers, not home entertainment center speakers, but for $300, I expect a little bit better design.
Oh man, these are trash. I picked up a pair at the local drugstore on a radical discount, just to see. They were so far out of alignment that even when I could get the images to merge, convex objects looked concave. Guaranteed to induce headaches. Then there's the mushy focusing, and the chromatic aberration on bright objects. Finally, the view is noticeably dimmer than in my 7x35s, which shouldn't happen with double the light-gathering area on the objective lenses (pi*35*35=3846 square mm; pi*50*50=7850 square mm). My guess is that the manufacturer should have passed on the "UV coating" and added some coatings to enhance light transmission, like you find on decent binoculars. If they'd done that, though, these would sell for more than the cost of a movie ticket (hint: don't pay any more than that for them!).So I disassembled one side. Now I have a 7x50 monocular with all of the problems listed above except the misalignment, plus a cheap eyepiece for my travel telescope, two cool prisms to play with, and one lousy lens that I have no idea what to do with. So as a bag of parts to tinker with, this was a good buy *at the ridiculous discount I got*, but at anything more than that, or as a functional piece of optics that you can use for more than two minutes without getting a migraine, these should be avoided.
The thing is too expensive, the parts are crap, and it can't play games that are too advanced for it(Doom 3, Far Cry, Half-Life 2, any other 2004-2005 games). It's the computer that I'm using right now, which sucks.
A very ordinary, even mediocre hair dryer. Too small, which was hard to tell from it picture online. And its VERY loud. Sounds like a shrill airplane taking off. My daughter hates it and wants to cover her ears when I use it on her hair, even on the lower speed setting. Of course being a hair dryer it has to be used around the ears so...I would not recommend it, and suggest you turn on a bunch of hair dryers in person before buying it online. BTW, it dries just fine and blows air quite far.
I have had this printer for 3 years. My biggest complaint is the price of the ink cartridges. It cost me about 80-90 dollars to replace both the color and b&amp;w cartridges. For that reason alone, I would recommend not buying this printer.
I have had this unit for a little over a year. It had the recalled problem with the temperature sensor and then managed to leak dust into the light engine. Getting past all this still leaves a tremendous color banding issue. The service guys say nothing can be done and Mitsubishi doesn't even answer.Went with the Diamond series as it was always the top-of-line. Wouldn't touch one again ever.
I bought this drive because of its capacity, and because it's one of the few large drives that can operate successfully in my PVR (ReplayTV 5040). After installing the PVR software I installed the drive. The machine booted and successfully downloaded my local program details. I then programmed the PVR to record junk programs just to fill the drive, approximately 160 hours at the best video quality picture, which it did with no problem. Considering the installation successful, I then erased all programs and scheduled recordings of programs that I wanted to view. Two weeks later I turned my PVR on to find it in a constant reboot cycle. Unplugging, manually rebooting, the two techniques that normally solve this problem, produced no change. I then disassembled the PVR to remove the drive so I could run Seagate diagnostics. The drive was so hot that I could not touch it without using a towel, and had a "burned electronics" odor. Once it cooled, I connected the drive to my computer to run diagnostics. The Seagate program recognized the drive by model number but could not test anything, and said the drive was defective, and to check warranty status, which lasts until 2010. Seagate now has the drive and is in the process of shipping a replacement. I have since installed a 320GB Hitachi in my PVR and it is performing flawlessly. For reference the PVR is installed in a cool well ventilated location so I do not believe anything external precipitated the drive failure. While lost recorded TV programs is of no major consequence, I don't believe I would trust this drive for critical use in a PC, or as a data backup device.
I bought the iTrip hoping that I could sit on my couch with my iPod and transmit to my stereo receiver across the room (about 10 feet away). My high hopes for an elegant wireless solution ended in disappointment. Despite that I have a nice big antenna attached to my stereo receiver and was only about 10 feet away, the sound quality was completely terrible - like listening to a weak FM radio station. The subtlest tilting or moving of the iPod would create more or less static. I live in an urban area and there are few available FM frequencies. I tried a number of different frequencies but to no use - they all sounded very poor.My friend has used the iTrip in her car on long drives and mentioned that she was happy with its performance only in rural or less-populated areas where there were abundantly available FM frequencies.On a positive note about the iTrip, it is easy to use. Also, you can leave your volume all the way down and it will still transmit FM signals.
I have purchased 5 of these units in the past 6 years. The first 3 stopped working after one year and even though I had extended warranty, it was a pain to have it replaced. The last 2 that I purchased a couple of years ago have been working fine. One is the blue LED and the other one is the red LED. When I purchased my recent autombobile which has Blue Tooth as one of the standard features, things began to go down hill. Evidently Escort tunes up their devices to such sensitive levels that the detector goes off constantly and randomly and it stay on until I unplug the unit. Because of this, it has damaged both of my units to where not they do the same thing in one of my other vehiclse WITHOUT Blue Tooth. When I contacted the factory, they told me that I have to send them $120 and ship both units at my expens so they can check it out and maybe retune it. I'm upset because I don't think they should charge anything since I'm not asking for any repairs to be done but rather for them to check the units and maybe retune them? They have rejected all of my requests and have insisted that they will not do anything without my $120. I would rather buy new units from another manufacturer than to spend another dime with them. Will never buy them.
UNSURE HOW TO REVIEW THIS ITEM. DIDNT WORK FOR ME BECAUSE I FIGURED OUT THIS WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU HAVE A HU WITH AT LEAST 4volt PREAMP OUTPUTS. (WHICH I HAD TO CALL METRA TO FIND THAT OUT). SO I HAD TO ORDER THE PAC HARNESS WHICH WORKED GREAT. MAYBE THIS WILL WORK IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT HU, BUT NO LUCK FOR ME.
This unit has major problems, not the least is terrible customer support. Please do yourself a favor and check with your ISP, odds are they don't support Linksys (and with good reason).. Problem is, by the time you figure out it just plain doesn't work, you are past your 30 day return window with Amazon. It's a rather expensive door stop, but that's most likely what you will end up using it for.
might work better in some other environments - over-priced for size, not recommended. "Imitation" is a good description... I should have given more attention to that...
I bought RCA's model before this, which died before the warranty expired. I was sent this model to replace it, and it died within 5 months. RCA only recognizes a 90 day warranty on the refurbished junk it sends you after the original junk dies (or 1 year from original purchase date), so now I'm out of warranty and out of luck. RCA Customer service doesn't seem to care that they sent me two lemons, and is sticking by their policies.
I was able to install it in one of my laptop. However, it simply would not install on the other one. At the final installation stage, it crashed and led to blue screen ( I tried to twice).To make it worse, even in the working laptop, the effect is not as good as my existing less expensive webcam.
You will not receive the product as shown. I received a Memory Stick Pro not a standard Memory Stick. My device cannot use a Pro version of this stick. I carefully searched all of Amazon to make sure the description and the product picture was indeed the standard version. It was not. I also ordered 2 of these and only received 1. The seller, afn63537, eventually responded to my email about the problem and offered to try to find one. He never did and then stopped communicating with me completely. Before I knew it, my 90-day window of time to leave feedback for the seller and make a claim through Amazon has past and now I'm left with a useless Memory stick which I paid twice the cost for since I never received the second one (let alone the correct item). DO NOT BUY FROM SELLER, afn63537, EVER!!
Product worked great for 1 week then the Map software somehow got corrupt and the system stopped working. Sent unit back for refund.
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!!!!
These radios performed just terribly, right out of the packaging (after properly charging the batteries). You can barely hear the other person when receiving, even with the volume turned to max. I tried receiving from other FRS radios with no better result on the reception. After one month, one no longer works, and neither of these radios ever left the charger and was ever used in a functional situation.Save your money. For my buck, I'm going back to Motorola's. They are bigger, but the quality is first rate and they ALWAYS work (even a pair I have that is years old, used hard and been mistreated.
This camera doesn't feature image stabilization, so close ups are very blurry. I'm very dissappointed.
I purchased this product for my dad for Christmas and the first one they sent me was broken. I got a replacement and the second didn't wok either. Don't buy this product.
4 hours after purchase, my Rio Nitrus locked-up with the kiss of death message "upgrader". The unit refused to do anything (there was no fix to the problem) except display this message and actually generate heat! (not a good sign). Before it died, I did manage to load 5 albums and play one song. Needless to say, it was returned and I won't buy another one.In spite of other comments.... when it says "upgrader" it IS DEAD... no amount of paper clip resetting will fix this.
great concept, but its very expensive for only a dock. It doesn't come with a charger, only a chord to plug into your computer. For the price it should come with a charger that plugs into the wall so it can be separate from your computer with out using up your battery.
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.
Although the product advertises it is for 5th generation it did not recognize my IPod. It couldn't hook up with my 5th generation docking adaptor and when I hooked up without it the message kept saying that this product does not have charging capabilities. I sent it back after talking to customer service.
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 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.
First the picture indicates the lid and the gray bottom are connected "hinged" together. Nope - 2 separate pieces. It barely stays together - the slightest bump and the clear lid slides off - heat escapes - wasted energy. Second, the giant 1970's bobby-pin shaped clips are a joke - good luck getting them to hold the curler and your hair long enough to curl - plan on buying clam-shaped plastic clips and third, the curlers are not covered in any way to protect hair from direct heat. This set will not "travel"!! This wasted time-convenient purchase buys me time to shop for a GOOD curler set. Hello - Revlon - it is time to utilize current, energy efficient and healthy technology!!! It IS the 21st century, ya know?
I canceled my order 15 minutes after I placed the order. I had initially misunderstood my husband and we needed to cancel the order right away. Adorama Camera claimed they shipped the item immediately on that Sunday night without checking to see if a cancellation had come through. If they offered an option to cancel, they should have honored it. I refused the item at the door. I did not open it or return it, I refused it. They charged me return shipping and have not given me a full refund for the item. They offered me store credit and sent me their toll free number. I haven't gotten anyone to answer my calls yet and do not want to ever do business with them again.
Cheap and bad materials used, broke at the 2nd week of use, DO NOT BUY! JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK
Have you ever heard the saying, "you get what you pay for"? Well, it's true. This was the worst $10 I ever spent. I "cheaped-out" and bought this thing; ignoring the bad reviews already submitted regarding this Eforcity screen protector. Trying to install this item was an exercise in futility. After several tries, I gave up. There is no easy way to prevent the air bubbles from accumulating underneath this thing. My wife even questioned my sanity when I told her that I ordered it after reading the bad reviews. She was right. Don't bother. After giving up on the eForcity, and throwing it in the trash, I did some further research and decided to order the Moshi iVisor for the MacBook Pro. A word of advice, put a crowbar in your wallet and splurge for the Moshi iVisor. You will not, I repeat, you will not be sorry. The iVisor came packaged securely with clear instructions for installation. It's a snap to install and the end result is (as with all of Moshi's products- in my experience) a quality, well-designed product that performs as promised. Do not make the same mistake that I did. Be forewarned. The Moshi isn't cheap, but you know what? You'll receive it in the mail, you'll "install" it in 30 seconds tops, and enjoy using it- plain and simple.
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 purchased the Lexmark X85 with the hopes of getting a good All-In-One printing machine, two days later I returned it and got a good All-In-One Machine in the Lexmark X5150.Just about everything was wrong with the X85. It missaligned everything, unless it was on the exceding slow Max-Photo setting. Even at regular speed it was way too slow. Whenever it printed something it sounded as if it was about to explode. The program it came with was about as user friendly as a SWAT team to a wanted criminal. In fact the only thing that worked on the thing was the scanner that worked very nicely. Otherwise the machine was [...].If you are thinking about purchasing the X85, don't. Spend the extra money towards something better like the X5150, heck even the cheaper X75 is better than the X85. So I guess what I am trying to say is do not get this machine, there are much better ones out there, even for less money.
I bought this product after purchasing the Maxtor One-touch because I was enticed by the prospect of being able to schedule simple, scheduled backups of the 3 computers that I have on my home network. Forget it! The simplicity of the Maxtor product goes down the drain when you buy the Linksys NSU. I am much more technically inclined then the vast majority of business or home computer users, and I've been on and off HOLD for over an hour with Linksys tech support. They can't even figure out why I can't connect to the Maxtor from my laptop. I'm ready to ship the product back and try to reformat the Maxtor to work with just one PC, as it was originally designed with it's easy-to-use backup software. If you decide to buy this, make sure you are much more techically savy than Linksys' tech support people because they won't help you at all. VERY DISAPPOINTING AFTER LOTS OF WASTED TIME!
I got this dash kit because i was replacing my factory head unit with a sony xplod bt2700 in my 97 geo prizm. Since its an older car and i'm a broke college kid, i didnt want to spend a lot of money. The instructions are not clear at all, the quality is ridiculous, and it does not fit well at all. Thankfully my brother is quite proficient at installing car stereos. He was able to salvage it for me and made it work, but he had to do quite a bit of extra cutting and filing to make it all fit correctly. For the few extra dollars buy a name brand. You will not be sorry.
It is a toy made of cheap plastic and usb connector gets loose very easily and it stops working.It happened to me after one month use and I lost all my data on it.Do not buy it.If you want something like this ,buy one that is built sturdy like sony.you are not only wasting money but also risk llosing precious data.
First of all, I bought this product with only moderate ambitions, realizing that for about the same cost, I could only get a 4X5 Wacom Grapphire III. So, I convinced myself that if the product even worked reasonably well, it would be worth it. The first one came but was damaged. The writing surface had holes all over it so you couldn't draw on it. There was no pressure sensitivity either, and I tried to trouble shoot for hours but nothing worked. I promptly returned it and had Amazon ship me a second one, confident that I had just run across one of the few lemons in the bunch... but I was wrong.The second one came in the same condition: No pressure sensitivity, lots of shaky operation (the cursor will jump all over the screen for no reason at all), and it also had holes all over the drawing surface. This time, I was able to discern where the holes were coming from though... some moron is punching staples in the top of these boxes (for no reason at all) and ruining the tablet surface. It seems unlikely that these staple holes are what is keeping the pressure sensitivity from working, so I'm giving up. Can't afford a Wacom, but this piece of junk is costing me WAAAAAYYY more time than it's worth.On the bright side, build quality seems solid. So as a 12X12 paper weight, this can fit the bill.Your mouse will work better than this tablet. Don't buy it.
Bought 3 AV480 - none worked, all with different problems veering from never switching on, to data dumps, to needing constant reformatting, not recognising files like MP3s etc etc. sent back to Archos (costing $100), who sent them back impressively quickly - until I realised they hadnt even opened the package, never mind fix any problem. Sent 3 pages of detailed soft- & hard-ware problems to Archos; asked customer services repeatedly by email what the problems were, & how they could be tackled; got a response (never tackling the issues) maybe one time out of 3. Am about to recieve them back from Archos again (another $100 on postage, 5 months after purchase); they claim to have fixed all 3. Never tried the movie feature as nothing else on any of the 3 worked long enough to even bother trying. I dont hold out much hope; do not touch these pretty little pieces of junk, they're best suited to being paperweights. It looks like $1800 down the drain.
You have to be careful with reviews I just learned the hard way I read every single review on this product what a let down I have these speakers powered by alpine amp garbage straight garbage if I knew I was throwing my money away I would have never bought these moral of the story go into a beat shop and listen to the speakers first. Then go home and order from amazon.
The design of these earphones does really limit outside noise, and the quality of the speakers is fine, but be aware that the main body of these is quite large and the foam piece big as well. These do not hide inside the ear inconspicuously, but rather stick out mostly outside the ear cavity. This review and comment is coming from someone with probably larger than everage ears, and like me you will probably find them very uncomfortable to wear, unless of course you enjoy the feeling of your entire ear canal packed full of foam rubber!... just be aware. Cheers.
Seem to be a decent value, but please note that these will NOT adjust small enough to fit an average 10 year old.
I currently own a pair of Monster Z series speaker cable ... They are ok but definitely NOT worth that money... My mistake is your gain!!!!
I had this for...a little over a month I think, happy charging my ipod in my car while on the go. Then one day I realized that I had driven for a long time and yet the ipod did not display the little lightning bolt that tells you that it's charging. I tried replugging, using a different outlet, and good oldfashioned banging but it didn't change anything. The red indicator light that is supposed to show you that juice is flowing faithfully stayed lit even though it wasn't actually charging my device. :(
I consider myself technically savy but installing this piece of hardware has been a nightmare. I have had this for a week and it is still not up and running. As another reviewer has already noted the drivers seem to cause a &quot;fatal exception error&quot; in Windows 98. You have to dig through the Read Me file to find out that you must stop nearly all processes in the task bar to even install the software. Once that hurdle was overcome my computer still did not recognize the device. At the guidance of tech support I am learning all about the Device Manager settings, getting to go into BIOS and play with ECP+EPP, match IO port numbers between BIOS and the Device Manager and so much more. And it still is not working. If this does not sound like fun to you don't buy this product. And did I mention you have to wait 1/2 hour to get through to tech support even at 6am in the morning???????
In the few weeks after buying this 256MB Sandisk Cruzer Micro drive, it performed normal, like the other three drives of other brands I also have. Then one day, it just died; did not even appear in "My Computer". I spent many hours testing it on two other computers and this Cruzer would crash the computers, freeze up, show the blue screen of death, and all sorts of error messages. I'm now searching for my receipt to try to get a replacement from Sandisk.For those who already bought it, DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPLETELY, make backups. It gave me a false of security and then suddenly died on me - all the lost data has to be redone.Now that I have read other users having the same problem, I don't know whether to trust the replacement drive, that is IF Sandisk does really send me a replacement.
To begin, I use an eMachine T3025 (equipped with AMD Athlon processor)running Windows XP Home Edition.+ Out of the box, the WinTV tuner was easy to install. The installation booklet dictated what is to be expected when first installing the driver. After that, the program was easy to run and setup.- The video quality was similar to watching a VCR recorded show without the annoying white lines that pass through the screen,to say the least it was poor. The sound quality of the tuner only came in mono, and to say the least AGAIN poor.It was a good buy and easy to install and run, but the major downfall was its poor video and audio quality.
I got this and was excited. I can get almost any product to work. I was thinking "all of those other guys are wrong, I'll order this and it will work fine" NOPE! I installed it, and there were lines across the video and the audio would cut in and out. I messed with it for another hour, turning off every other thing in the house (cordless phones included). Still, the same thing, and I was only going through 2 walls, a total of 20 feet. So, just for the heck of it I gave them line of sight. a 17 foot span, line of sight. Nothing blocking them, noting in the house turned on (I even unplugged my microwave like the instructions suggest). Still, the same issue with the video and the audio. Don't waste your time on this. I wanted to crush them, but I sent them back to Amazon instead.
Take my word for it here. These are the WORST of the WORST of all DVD media out there. If you like making coasters, than go for it. They sell these at our local ABC Warehouse at an incredible discounted price because they are JUNK. What is funny is that their CD-R's are fine. Never have any problem with them Can't quite figure that one out. But their DVD media is MUST to avoid. Let me suggest, Sony, Memorex, HP, or Ridata.
I bought 2 of these at different times for my new Canon T1i, tested OK. The next day I went to an event started taking video (so excited about that, video on a dslr), it shut down erratically, buffer overflows. The memory wasn't fast enough, both of them. What? Class 6 not fast enough, I thought the camera was a problem.I lost some good video on that expensive day.After talking to Canon I grabbed an older Kingston class 4 micro sdhc (the plain black one), it worked ok, I bought some Polaroid/PNY class 4 8GB they worked ok. Bought a Sandisk extreme III class 6 8GB and it was fantastic.So, a Kingston class 6 is slower than everyone else class 4. I thought there were standards that must be followed for the class rating, obviously Kingston has lowered their standardsKingston WAS the best in customer service from previous experience. We'll see about now, from other reviews, it looks like they are no longer the Kingston I knew and loved, too bad.***UpdateI returned the card to Kingston, who eventually sent me a new one. The NEW replacement is as bad as the one I sent back.This card IS NOT a class 6 card in performance, more like a class 1 or 2 SLOWWWWW!
We bought this unit for the rare long car trip that we take with our 1 and 3-year-old little girls. We used the unit during 5 or 6 trips since we bought it 9 mos ago and it has now stopped working. It will play for maybe 10-15 minutes and then will freeze up and become unresponsive despite trying multiple different DVDs. I think it may be overheating. A call to customer service was a waste of time. We were told the one year "parts" warranty only applied to "external" parts. If you must buy this unit consider an extended warranty or buying with a credit card that will warrant the item. Better yet, stay away.
first of all it took two weeks to get to me. When I opene it amd wanted to charge it up I noticed it was broken and I couldn't charge it. My husband was able to fix it. But then it didn't fit my dvd player so..... It was a bad purchase for me!
After a week of fighting with this router, I am going back to Linksys. I have a Macintosh network with 11.b Airport cards in both desktop and laptop G4s. After restarting the computer, everything works great UNTIL the computer goes to sleep. Waking from sleep, the Airport absolutely cannot find the Belkin network until after a complete reboot. Interestingly enough, the computer never has any problem finding my neighbor's wireless Linksys network! I called tech support, and talked with someone named Adrian who knew far less than me about the system I am using. After he could not suggest anything else than things I had already tried, he just hung up on me. Thanks, Belkin--never again. Sticking with Linksys.
Netgear does make good stuff, but the WNR834 is definitely a lousy product. I always have issues with connection, it definitely doesn't have the range it advertises, and signals always drop down after a few minutes. On my mac laptop, it shows 4 bars out of 4, and then around 5-6 mins later, it just drops down to 2 bars. Sooo.... avoid this one!! I have to figure out a way to get rid of mine.
After all of the hype I've heard about the iPod I was extremely disappointed to have my iPod break after only two weeks of use. I was extremely careful with it and nonetheless I got the dreaded "folder with an exclaimation point". I tried all of the troubleshooting tips that are mentioned on the Apple website to no avail. I had to send it back to Apple for repair. I'm not impressed to say the least...
I just received this camera from Amazon. Did a great amount of research, read reviews, etc. I am having the same problems that were posted on a review on 19 June 06. Unfortunately, that one was posted after I purchased the camera.There are lines through EVERY picture I have taken except for the ones I took outside on this overcast, cloudy day. They are so overexposed all I see is white light. I can't even tell what the picture is by looking at it. AUUGH! After reading so many glowing reviews, I can only conclude that there's a defective batch out there, Amazon has 'em , and lucky me, I got one.Now onward to the joy of returns, renewed research, and swallowing my disappointment.
I bought an Averatec 3150H notebook in January. The first one had defective battery and I returned it. The replacement had problems with screen, I sent it in for repairs and it's now been in their repair shop for over two months waiting for parts. Averatec product quality is inferior and their service is non-existent. Don't waste your money on this brand.
I had one of these because I got a good price on it and wasn't interested in speed at the time. They are definately slow but I could afford it and had always wanted a colored laser printer for minimal use....well I got minimal use. I'm not sure that the printer even lasted a year and it is now in the dumpster. They have a known problem with shadowing problems and of course that is what happened to mine. HP is a fantastic brand and I will buy another one but I'll guarantee you that it won't be this model.
The keys are very noisy. I can not use the keyboard in very silent places because they think I'm hammering something. Also, I have to push very hard the keys and that causes me tired hands, especially the space bar key.I bought 2 and both have the same problem.
If you're running VISTA and are using Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 7, forget this lemon. It will not work with Ver. 7.Also their tech support is not only incompetent but, to add insult to their product failure, they are disgustingly rude to boot!
I bought this CD player for my baby so that she can listen to music while she's sleeping. This CD player stopped working after 3 months of daily use about 4-6 hours a day. I guess you get what you paid for, cheap price for a cheap brand...it's like getting a "disposable CD player" well I guess I'll keep it for the radio. Will not buy any Coby brands, this will be the last purchase.
It is spill proof. The buttons tend to fall off the keyboard unless you are a careful adult. This is a difficult to use keyboard.
After about six months of use it started using batteries even though it was turned off. A few months later it quit working completely. I sent it in to be repaired under warranty. They sent me a new one along with a power cable. It worked fine for about four months (it only had a 90 day warranty), before it did the same thing. I turn it on now and the whole screen goes black. It worked very well and I liked the GPS and functioanlity, when it worked. I am now stuck with a non-working GPS and the accessories that I won't be able to use with the Garmin I plan on buying. Everyone I have talked to told me I should have bought a Garmin as they are the best.
I spent most of my days writing code and am quite comfortable with split keyboards. That being said, I cannot recommend this keyboard. The space bar is just too poorly designed.If you look at the pictures of this keyboard you can see that the space bar is quite wide. Now think about where your thumb is when you strike the space bar - off to the side. However, the actuator for the spacebar is centered on the space bar. This increases the amount of force required to strike the space bar.For a traditional keyboard this generally is not an issue. However, the split nature of this keyboard makes the space bar longer than those found on traditional keyboards (the MS spacebar is a full 1.5 inches longer than that on my traditional Dell keyboard).Worse, the required force results in a loud clicking noise everytime the space bar is struck. If you don't mind a loud keyboard, you may find this acceptable. If you share an office space or work in a cubicle, you'll drive your neighbors crazy. I've got my own office and drive myself crazy when typing.The solution is trivial, but apparently didn't occur to anybody at Microsoft: the space bar should be split as well. With a spacebar actuator on both the left and right sides of the keyboard, this problem would disappear and the space bar would actuate like all of the other keys (which respond nicely). Why MS feels that a split keyboard should have one big space bar that spans both sides is beyond me.
This will not work with 4gb ram on Win7. Just spent 2 hrs on phone with netgear tech, but no luck. Now have to return it, even tho it is supposed to be compatable, according to the sales pitch.
I thought this would be just like my old iaudio U2. In a lot of ways it is but more cheaply designed. It's a great little MP3 player. The only and main complaint I have is the shuffle feature. It won't allow you to shuffle only one folder. It shuffles the ENTIRE drive!! If you are far sided you'll want to stay away all together. The text and symbols are VERY small. I was really hoping to give this thing a good review. Honestly. I was even willing to give Trekstor the benefit of the doubt and upgrade firmware from their site BUT THERE IS NO FIRMWARE UPDATE!!! My advice is to stay away and pay a little more for a nice Cowon product. This is gonna be packed up and shipped back. Sorry Trekstor I tried.
I purchased this product for my new PowerShot S5IS camera. I was disapointed to find that this product is made of plastic. For the price I paid I expected better build quality than plastic. I plan on buying a much less costly replacement lens adaptor that is made of metal that I noticed on this site. I use my camera daily in my appraisal business and need all the components to be durable and dependable. I am disapointed that Canon would make this product with plastic and charge so much for it.
I attempted to install these cards in two different computers. In each case it caused the computer to lock-up. Only after a hard reset and removal of the offending card was I able to restore the machine. I have used add-on PCI USB cards in the past with no difficulty but these are absolutely worthless. Don't buy them!
I ordered this to use with my cordless phone and headset and discovered when I received it that it only works with corded phones. It plugs into the telephone receiver, then the telephone cord plugs into the other side of the Rf filter. I tried it on my corded phone and it didn't help reduce the buzzing sound in my new wireless headset. I then called Plantonics and they're replacing the headset, so I can't comment on how well the device works when you have a functional headset.
Be sure you're actually going to get the product shown on Amazon. I ordered one and when it arrived, it was a cheaper Sigma lens with no autofocus, although the product information with the lens was for the better model that I had ordered. Looks like an unauthorized exchange of products by the seller. I'm waiting to hear how the seller tries to explain this. My rating applies to the lens I received; the lens I ordered might have been better, but the one I got is not.
While early to market with this XSCALE 400mhz processor, it was never any faster than the IPAQs of its time. I paid extra for this model with XSCALE processor, because the upcoming Pocket PC 2003 OS was about to release the potentional of XSCALE. However, Toshiba now says they will NOT SUPPORT POCKET PC 2003 for the E740. Since you can only get Pocket PC 2003 as an upgrade from the hardware supplier, and Toshiba REFUSES TO SELL A POCKET PC 2003 for the E740, you are STUCK with performance equal to lesser hardware of its time. I should have saved the extra money and bought an IPAQ running the ARM. If you are buying this item now (new or used) you should expect a SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT, since the OS that really takes advantage of the XSCALE processor is not, nor will not be available for it. It works ok, but the fact that I paid more for the same performace as an ARM processor IPAQ is DISSAPOINTING. At the same price level, stick to the more compatible IPAQ's or the Dell Axiom.
The look of this router is fabulous. However, the signal is NOT stable, it needs to re-set several times in the day! Some of the websites you won't be able to access, such as Google, my banking websiteAfter I changed this Netgear WNR834B RangeMax to Linksys router I don't have any problem at all! I'm happy with Linksys!I gave 2 star because of the look ;-) DON'T BUY IT!
This item was listed for a 2010 Silverado. It does not fit. "Metra 40-CR10 Chrysler 2002 Antenna Adapter Cable" fits the Silverado. Anyway, shipping to send it back ate up the refund so it didn't pay me to even send it back.
It is good for the first 90 days then the screen goes (less than a week actually). Since the place i got it from (Walmart) can't give your money back after 90 days and they only sell it during Christmas I had to send it back to GPX.GPX told me to send it back even though it was past the 90 day warranty with out any questions. This tells me they have had a lot of problems with this unit.
The first one that I received did not work at all. Just plain dead out of the box. No big problem, I got a replacement from Amazon and returned the non-functional one.The replacement functioned well. Good sound quality, good signal strength, easy to tune. But, after 7 months of use, the second one died as well. It'll work for 10-20 seconds and then stop working (lights go out, stops transmitting; have to unplug it, let it sit, and then plug it back in to get it to come back on for another 10-20 seconds).
I purchsed this adapter for use with a basic stamp module. I can't get the software off the disk even. Say its for mac OS x, but does not work yet. Looking for drivers online may not be the solution. I wasted 30.00. what a shame. I should have spend the extra 20 dollars for the keyspan usb serial port adapter.
I bought this item, used it once with the docking connection and it was working ok, but when I wanted to turn it on the next day it didn't WORK! no sound! I had it replaced but again THE SAME THING HAPENNED! I can't still believe it! I'm very dissapointed, it's been the worst experience I've ever had with Amazon.. Don't BUY THIS! As someone said on another review... this item is cheeply made, so don't waste your money and buy something more expensive with higher quality.
The packaging, the manual, etc. all claim that this device is compatible with WIN XP. However, the configurator utility always stops during its install and says &quot;This software will only run under Windows NT 4.0 and its derivatives&quot;, and then the install quits. Without the configurator installed, it's impossible to configure the device. I don't have an NT machine. Anyway, I thought XP was derived from NT...A call to SMC informed me that technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - but the next voice told me they could not take my call just then, and their system hung up. That has happened three times.There's no download at the SMC site for an updated configuration program -- unless it's very well hidden, and not on the page with the other downloads for this device, like a user's manual -- which I read in case it differed from the hardcopy that came with the access point itself, and it was the same.I'm off to write SMC to inquire as to what exactly the deal is here. Somehow, I don't feel all that hopeful.
I was very disappointed by this headset. Very uncomfortable. I hope the trashman enjoys them.
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.
If you want a really clear picture..don't buy this. But if you want a basic web cam and just are using it once in awhile..go with it. Otherwise..buy something more updated.
I just received this in the mail two days ago and not only has it stopped working, but MY CAR CD PLAYER DECK HAS ALSO STOPPED WORKING. The cd player has worked perfect in my 96 Honda for 2 years now, and yesterday I put this Coby transmitter in the cigarette lighter and it played for a few seconds (it had worked fine for 2 days) and then everything shut down. The Coby fm transmitter and my cd player!!Neither gets any power now regardless of whether or not the other product is on. So basically, this $15 product cost me my $200 cd deck.THANKS FOR NOTHING COBY. BUYER BEWARE!!It's hard to believe nobody else has had this problem so if anyone else has advice please comment but i'm afraid I am out of luck.
I purchased this antenna to improve my signal for a Sony HD FM radio I recently purchased. In particular, I was having troubles "locking in" a certain radio station here in Minneapolis using the standard antenna that came with my Sony radio. This C. Crane antenna did not help at all. I tried multiple configurations (horizontal, vertical, circles, half circles, etc., etc.). Actually, it provided WORSE reception (based on the signal bars on my radio) compared to the standard/free antenna that came with the radio. Further, its large size makes it challenging to hide. Seems other have had luck with this antenna... but certainly didn't seem to help in my case.
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.
Absolutely NOT a fan of this product. GEL??? What Gel? It was uncomfortable to keep my wrist on it for using the mouse. Might as well not have had anything under my wrist. I definitely wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is on a computer all day long like I am. Sorry, but this one gets a thumbs down in my book.
I bought this for my brand new iMac when the Windows laptop I previously had died (and took its built-in card reader to the grave with it). I needed a reader that accepted multiple formats because one of my Nikons uses SDs and the other CFs. I thought SanDisk made good products ...Until I'd had this for about a month. It intermittently refused to sense the SD card, and when it did, and I copied the pictures off, then would not release it again.I now have a $20 doorstop.I haven't tried it with other types of cards, but have no reason to trust it. This is the last SanDisk card or card reader I ever buy.
First of all I am not 12, I just didn't want to go thru the signup process and get spammed even more.I would have to advise everyone to stay away from any HP products, the lack of restore CDs is an obvious effort to save a few dollars and at the same time get more money from you when the warranty runs out, and it seriously devalues your significant investment. Buyer be warned, go elsewhere!
When you buy a machine you expect it to work. I was told first it was the ink, then I was told (after the warrantee was expired) that I wasn't using Brother ink. I still have all the receipts! Customer service holds were almost an hour long, and then I'd get accused of using some illegal ink. I won't buy another Brother product.
So many devices I've owned have been able to mount and be used as USB mass storage devices without any drivers. Little USB Keychains, MP3 players, digital cameras even an original Maxtor One touch drive!And not only did the drive require drivers before I could use it, *you could not download drivers off Maxtor's website!* Seriously, go look: all they have now are drivers for Mac OSX and OS 9!The problem is that I don't have a CD-ROM drive on this computer, so I actually had to stop by my office, copy the CD to another portable hard drive (A Maxtor one touch series one, ironically, which never needed any drivers).The driver requirement really limits the usefulness of the drive, you can't just drag it around with you to a computer lab on campus or even to a friends house if you don't bring the CD. It would be a lot better if you could at least download the drivers off the internet (this is something they could fix).Anyway, once the drivers were installed it worked fine *shrug* My one touch series one has been chugging away for two years and still works great, so hopefully this will as well.I also have a pretty old motherboard, so that may be why the drive didn't work automatically.
We bought the SONY DSCW80 Camera prior to a family trip to Disneyworld this Fall. We wanted a smaller camera with the verstility to capture all of the excitement of such a trip. We left plenty of time to develop a feel for the new features and options that this model had over our older Olympus model. We mostly point and shoot, but hoped to have the versatility to customize shots when we had the time and calling to do so. Although we're not a shutterbugs, my wife and I are not Techno-dunces either, (we are engineers with plenty of camera, microscope, and endoscopic experience). In part, we based our decision to buy this camera upon the favorable recomendations of a leading consumer reporting magazine.I must agree with several other reviewers that this camera produces pictures that lack clarity and focus. It works best outdoors when shooting with a lot of natural light. Even then, action shots are always blurred - even when employing the faster shutter speeds available via selectable pre-programmed exposure modes. When the light begins to dim - pictures get progressively more grainy, blurred, and frustrating.I was convinced that operator error was the main cause of our problems, but I have now passed the camera around at enough soccer games and basketball games to ensure this is not the case. I have read and re-read the users manual and found that nothing seems to help.I hate to sound overly critical of SONY, but I would also add that the software that came with the camera was quite cumbersome. It took a long time to load and causes operating system errors with my IBM Laptop.In simple summary, I would not recommend this camera to anyone. You can only imagine the frustration of having 400 images from a Disney vacation of which only 100 are worth printing. Many of the candid shots that would have been most memorable - on rides, at parades, during shows - have the worst clarity.This camera was not the right choice. I will probably replace it with a similarly featured Olympus or Cannon Model.JL
Panasonic could learn a few things from other manufacturers. Back when most standard DVD players were averaging [money], I bought a [money] G.E. unit. Everyone told me I was nuts, and I would be sorry. I have never had trouble with it in 3 years, and it carries some standard features, that I thought, were standard on all DVD players, but Panasonic has convinced me otherwise.1. If I was too tired to watch a movie until the end, I would stop the movie, and shutdown the unit. When I was ready to resume, I would turn the power on, and it would start EXACTLY where I left off. Panasonic DOES NOT do that. Even if you just hit stop, and leave the power on, it makes you start from the beginning, searching & searching until you finally figure out where you left off.2. When I paused a movie on the G. E. unit, after 5 mins, the unit would go into a screen saver type mode, and it would go to the unit's main logo. That logo would would fade in & out, as to not burn any images onto the screen. By simply pressing "Play" it began where you left off. If in screen saver mode too long the unit would even power itself down, but simply powering back up at anytime, it resumes playback at the precise point where you left off. The Panasonic unit DOES NOT have this feature, it stays paued as long as you leave it that way, leaving you with possible screen burn.The 1st feature mentioned above is very important, and I think when you're supposedly upgrading to a finer unit like Panasonic, that a simple feature like that would be standard, but I was wrong.I WILL NEVER buy another Panasonic DVD player again, based on the fact that when I called them about this, they really didn't seem to care what I liked or did not like. All they did was note my account of my complaint. They also told me that they never heard of those features on ANY DVD player on the market! If that's true, the Panasonic R & D department needs to leave their offices more than once every 10 years, and maybe ask a question or 2 from users of other units. They might even go one step further, and actually use another unit to maybe see what it can do. In a word "PANASONIC [STINKS]" Beware!!
I tried for weeks to get this product to work. More weeks trying to get help from support. I finally sent the product back for "repairs."Xincom could not get the port binding and other features to work, either. It took them two rounds of new firmware over a period of several weeks to get port binding to work. They partially fixed another feature for me, as well. But, all of these fixes are in beta firmware that is still not posted on their firmware download page several months later.I am using the router in my RV to access both my slow-but-secure satellite internet connection and RV parks' fast-flakey-insecure Wi-Fi connections. With the beta firmware I am able to route email and ftp traffic which uses clear-text passwords across the slow-but-secure satellite connection. I let the router load balance everything else. If you have similar needs, this product might work alright for you IF you get the same beta firmware: "Ver 3.2 Rel 2S Beta 01 Built Date: Sep 12 2005".But don't count on any other features beyond the basic functionality that you can get from any inexpensive router to work as advertised. And forget about the PDF manual that comes with it. It is nothing more than a restatement of field names that you will see on configuration screens, but with more errors.
I had it on my snowmobile for 20 minutes before it stopped working. I have to admit that it was only -10 degrees outside.
I ordered 6 batteries. Box came partially open with 5 loose batteries in box. No packaging, just loose batteries. Returned to Amazon for refund and received refund for only 5. No apparent way to correct.
Burned two movies so far, both will read in the drive that burned them, but not on my DVD player. Don't have this problem with Maxell 4x DVD+R media (Burned 9, all good).
This USB key has a chinsey plastic build. The outer case that protects and holds the inner flash drive is a very thin plastic with only a loose grip on the flash unit inside. As a result, the memory can easily pop out.Also, the encryption utility gave me errors right after installing it. I downloaded the updated version and installed - but it apparently doesn't use the same included license key. So now I have a cheaply built flash drive that I can't encrypt until support resolves the license issue.Finally, the reseller did not include a retail box, but rather a plastic bag with the parts inside - looking very much like an OEM package or bulk purchase that was separated.
My first drive arrived damaged. I sent it back to the company and they sent me a "repaired" drive. It last 2 months before it too died. BEWARE! This drive is junk. You've been warned.
The issue is one that I have had with two of the three systems I have tried it on; there is a compatibility issue between the USB system and the raid controller; the Pro II series have two drives, and an internal raid controller that determines how the storage is laid out, and how the disk devices are presented.While most systems can identify and use USB hard drives without a special driver, the PRO II requires the raid controller be working before the standard disk drivers can see the USB devices for the internal drives. Once those devices can be seen, the normal driver for disk i/o is used.I've spent two weeks now with WD support on the issue, and they are not even going to look at it. Its their position that since the device works with some USB controllers and not others, that its up to the USB controller manufacturer to address the issue.Of course, the USB manufacturer believes that since the USB controller works fine with all sorts of other devices, including other Western Digital disks, the problem is with the Western Digital Driver.I'd consider looking into a single-drive solution. The segate 750gb external solution has a single drive, and is about 2/3rd the cost. It also has a 5 year, rather than a 1 year, warranty. WD also has single drive external solutions that do not have the raid controller compatibility issue.
I was thrilled to find a 150-inch screen (4:3) for under $200 shipped. My excitement quickly disappeared when after only a few uses, the corners are tearing away from the pull-down bar. The screen material is stapled to two small, thin wooden strips on the bottom edge. A metal tube with an open slit (and the pull handle) fits over this. However, the staples are ripping right through the fabric at both corners. So far we have close to 1/4 of the material on each side ripped away. Very weird since the pull handle is in the middle and there it is not ripping (yet). Hopefully we will be able to fix this ... not quite sure what to use to attach the fabric to the wooden strips, but will figure something out. Very disappointing. Unfortunately, there were no other reviews for this product when I bought it. I would not buy this product again. This is in a business setting and did not get installed right away which is why we didn't attempt any return through Amazon.
The merit is that can hold a lot of weight without problem and the laptop is steady. But, it is not as sleek as it seems at the photo, it covers a lot of space (more than the computer itself), and also does not give for me the right angle; It goes the computer to high and the screen cannot go at a vertical position(it depends also from the computer). I would not buy it again, I would try some other product in case they were better.
I really wish this radio worked as I did hours of research but unfortunately I could not recieve any shortwave no matter what I tried.I even tried an outside antenna with absolutely no reception.I returned it but was really sorry to do so.I may buy another hope it's better.
I am soooo sorry I purchased this scanner. All it did was totally mess up my Dell system. I had to hire a computer technician to undo all the damage and hidden files, and drivers that this item came with. I've used Visioneer before, with no problem. This one was a lemon. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the scanning light could not be recalibrated.
It started exhibiting problems with battery life a few months after purchase... Turns out that it is a common problem related to some factory defect with the battery compartment and many people are having it. I threw away mine, it was so annoying to be out of juice after taking 20 pictures or so.BTW, I tried several different batteries with same results.
To be honest, this printer sucks. First of all, if you run out of colour ink, you can't print black. Besides that colour ink seems to disappear out of thin air very, very fast. Another problem I encountered was the bad alignment. Lots of time colours aren't aligned. At the start I could fix it very easily with just rebooting the printer or resetting it. But after sometimes it just doesn't come back, specially the magenta colour. Another big problem I have with this printer is the price of the toner, it's very expensive. Simply it isn't worth it, the toners are expensive and run out really fast and you will waste lots of paper with bad aligned printing.
After taking this monopod on three short trips the plastic collar broke in a stress crack. The crack gap is 3/16" with the cam open. This shows that the collar was under undue stress even when not closed - certainly not a condition that would ensure long life. And a long life it did not have! Poor design engineering.I did note that that particular segment of the monopod never slid easily - an indication that there was too much friction caused by the tightness of the collar. Poor QC.Camera accessory makers should strive to make better products - like the camera makers whose products are very impressive.The name of this monopod in the Amazon pages is Bogen but the monopod is labeled Manfrotto. I guess that earns both companies a black eye. Poor customer.Three strikes and Bogan/Manfrotto is out.------------------------I have waited a looong time for Bogen to reply to my service request. Did they reply? We have no recollection of any reply. This is laughable - if a trifle expensive.I weighed the monopod vs a very good tripod and found the weight difference is not major so out goes the monopod and in comes the tripod.And out goes Bogen Manfrotto - forever.
Worked fine, although I doubted the accuracy at times. Then the probe went, changed battteries and all. Went to Taylor website and used the e-mail inquiry to request a new probe or info on how to buy one. No answer. My conclusion, a waste of money on the product of a who gives a crap company. Never again.
I paid $60 for these and have had them maybe 3 months. At first i liked them, the sound quality was always just okay. There is little to no low end on these things but im not a bass head so that was okay. Then they started to slip out of my ears more and more. Next, the left bud got really faint, so much so you could barely hear it unless you cranked the volume would make the right one blare into your ear. Not good. The cord is also very stiff and the buds(phones themselves) are quite heavy. I just purchased the Sony MDR EX-75 earbuds for half that price and the sound quality is amazing. Much better bass, and great stereo effect that makes you feel immersed in the music, not distant like another reviewer said of the metro 2s. Save yourself some money and just buy some Sony ex75's. You'll be much happier. The only thing nice about the metro 2's is the small leather velcro case.
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.
The product description correctly states that the package includes 12 WriteRight screen protectors, but it doesn't tell you that there are 4 each of 3 different styles -- so only 4 of the 12 will fit any given PDA. Given how expensive these are, this is quite misleading.That's unfortunate, because otherwise these are very good products. I've got a scratch on my Palm IIIx that would have been prevented if I'd had a WriteRight on it at the time (caused by a tiny bit of dirt I never saw but only felt as it scraped across the screen). They give a nice writing feel, although it is different from the bare screen and so takes a little getting used to. The stylus pen caps are great -- and more economical than the fancy pen/stylus combos you can get. If you keep one on the wrong end of the pen while you're doing something that requires you to switch often between pen and stylus, it's very quick to just flip the pen over. (For example, while writing checks and recording them in your PDA, or just using its calculator to balance a paper check register.) Also, they glow in the dark, which isn't actually that useful, but it looks cool! (I guess if you use your PDA a lot in the dark it would help you find your pen if you dropped it.)I would rate this product at four stars if it came with 12 WriteRights that actually fit one PDA. If they fix the description, I would raise it to two stars for no longer being misleading, but no higher, because I still think it's a bad idea to expect people to pay for 12 of something when only 4 of them are usable. (I suppose they're all usable if one owns 3 different PDA's, but such people -- or even households -- are surely a small minority of PDA accessory purchasers.)
It's true this software will copy dual layered DVD's on to a 4.7g DVD-+R/-+RW, but unfortunate it will NOT copy "copy protected" DVD videos. "Copy protected" DVD is nothing but a DVD with the "copyright" flag enable. 99.9% of the DVDs in your local blockbuster is "copyright" aka "copyprotected."Not that it's impossible to copy those "copy protected" DVD, but Pinnacle systems has such a reputation, they will definitely not break the rule and let you copy those DVDs on their software.
I purchased this to use at the office. I am unable to get the receiver to work. Being at a south facing window is not sufficient enough in the building to get the reception, and I can not mount it outdoors.Just a note of caution....we made sure we purchased our boombox from a place with no-questions-asked return policy. There are indoor situations where this will not work and you may need to return it!I'm just dissappointed that I can't have my XM while I work!
This is a very poorly made unit! I suppose it would work better if yousat there and held the battery in place while it was being charged, or perhaps they should supply duct tape to hold the battery in the charging unit. It's as if the battey and charger are not compatable with each other. Buy something else!
Just received this product and spent all night trying to install it. After being on hold for over 30 minutes (long distance)I hung up and gave up. Finally got ahold of them this morning only to spend an hour long distance with tech support going through my computer with a techie,... still does not work! My guess its not compatible with windows98. She recommended trying on another computer to see if my computer was the problem. I asked her if other people were having the same problem, she said yes. I am now on my way to return this product and either wait for them to fix their software or look for a different product.
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.
Returned after 1 day- speakers had static when only 30 ft away- remote only worked if you were 2 ft away and pointing directly at the unit- not happy with this purchase whatsoever.
Skull candy ear phones do look nice...but it stops at that. Within 2 seconds of putting them on, they hurt. The things are HORRIBLY uncomfortable and do not look or feel very solid. The sound was ok, but not great...and not very loud even with the in line volume turned all the way up.Yes they do look good, but head phones should sound great and be comfortable, looking good should be a bonus....not the entire sales point. I am very disappointed in Skull Candy. If you want good ear phones for a reasonable price, go for Sony or Senheisser. If you want a fashion accesorie...go with skull candy
This is an improvement over my last KVM, which would only merit one star. This KVM gets a second star because it provides good video quality at 1280x1024 and has a hardware as well as a software switch mechanism.It has two USB ports. Don't be deceived by the labeling that says one port is for the mouse and one is for the keyboard. You can plug any USB device into either - including a USB hub. USB is USB.Actually there are two different kinds of USB. There is the older and much slower USB 1.1 vs. the now ubiquitous USB 2.0. However, they are entirley compatible. You just lose significant performance if you plug a 2.0 device into a 1.1 port.My biggest complaint is that you will naturally want to connect a USB hub to the KVM to share more than just slow devices like a mouse and keyboard. For example, a digital camera, MP3 player, external hard drive, cell phone, printer, scanner, etc. Then you will discover that these devices now run SOOO SLOOOW. The problem is that this device is USB 1.1 instead of the ubiquitous USB 2.0 that you would assume it is, and you must ASSUME because nowhere on their package, booklet, disk, or web site do they mention this critical flaw.Another short sighted feature is that the USB and audio cables are too short where they split off at each end. If I plug in the USB cable on my laptop, the audio cable needs about six more inches to reach the audio port - and laptops aren't exactly big.Another problem with laptops is that if yours even starts to go into standy mode, this KVM will no longer recognize it until you reboot it.If you can be certain that you will NEVER want to share a USB 2.0 device, which is astronomically unlikely, then this is a good KVM.
I bought this lens to use with my Canon Rebel XTi. I am not a beginner to digital or SLR so I know what settings to use in each lighting situation. It is impossible to get a good exposure with this lens. More often than not the pictures end up being overexposed. If they aren't overexposed they are underexposed. There seems to be NO middle ground with this lens. Getting a decently exposed shot is like winning the lottery...next to impossible! Out of 1500 pictures I managed to get 3 pictures that are properly exposed and they still look really bad. ALL of the pictures come out really soft. They are so soft that they almost seem out of focus. I have no issues while using a different Tamron lens on my camera. It is just this lens. I plan on sending this in to Tamron to see if maybe, just maybe there is an issue with my lens, but I doubt that it will come back in any better shape. If it does then I will edit my review accordingly, but in the meantime...I wish I had NEVER BOUGHT THIS!!!!
Ok, let's see. I really wanted a mp3 player so I started looking around. I wanted a iPod nano but they were a bit out of my price range at the time. I found this player and I got super excited about the price, I mean, it can't be beat! So after more research I decided this was the player for me. That was a mistake.DOWNLOADING MUSIC:Was not extremely easy but wasn't rocket science. The onl music you can download is from CD's which bothered me.THE PLAYER:Good enough size but I kind of wished it was more sleek.The display was easy to read and you can change the background to a picture from your computer which I thought was neat. The sound was fair, but the headphones they provide kept on slipping out of my ears.A couple months later. . .It froze! I tried resetting and everything. Nothing worked. I was sooooooooooo upset. A couple months later I eventually bought the iPod nano, I figured I would see how much better it was. I loooove it!! It is so much easier to use, iTunes is great, the size is great, i have never had it get frozen, downloading music is a breeze so I guess the point I am trying to make is if you are looking between the iPod and the Creative Zen V Plus I reccomend the iPod. Please adhere to this advice when buying. Even though iPod's are a bit more expensive, it's totally worth it. Which goes to say, you get what you pay for.
I bought this for the integrated WiFi feature.Worked great, but the battery lasted a little over an hour. With the WiFi switch turned off the performance was in the range of three hours. I guess I was expecting at least a couple hours of use with the WiFi enabled. I wish Toshiba would have been straightforward regarding the unit&#65533;s battery consumption with WiFi enabled.I ended up returning it last week and will continue to use a laptop for meetings.
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.
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.
I ORDERED THIS BECAUSE i WAS STARTING A AT HOME POSITION AND PAID FOR 2 DAY SHIPPING AND IT SAID IT WAS LIKE NEW THE DAMN THING DIDNT EVEN WORK !!! SO DISAPPOINTED THAT I PAID EXTRA SHIPPING GOT THE PHONE AND IT DIDNT WORK I ENDED UP GOING TO OFFICE MAX BUYING PHONE AND PAYING 3 TIMES COST WHEN U SEE A GOOD BUY NOT ALWAYS A GOOD TRADE OFF WOULDNT RECOMMEND
This is made for Retina screen or newer MacBook Pro screen only. It didn't fir my 2008 MBP at all.
I've had a One Touch 250GB for a long time now - no problems at all. Just bought the 300GB expecting the same - couldn't have been more wrong. Inconsistent recognition by Windows XP and 2000 - often needs multiple reboots of both drive and/or machine. Disappointing access times, loud and hot. Not a good experience - wish I had another 250GB One Touch I.
I believe its a scam or something like this - very low voice quality - cant hear the other side and the other side cant hear me - so dont buy it - when I tried to return it I realized that Im wasting my time - In summary --> dont waste you money
I cannot rate the item as it never worked and I had to return it. I am hoping the new one will be in working order...it just arrived so I cannot say more. I was not overly pleased at the length of time it took to send me a new one...I sent it UPS on Mar 6th and received the new on Mar 21 but only after I sent an email asking where it was. I was promised a $7.50 credit on the postage that I paid..Have not seen that as yet but I am hopeful.
I was told by Amazon I would need this connector, and in fact I don't.I'd like to return it.S
MAybe this product would work better in an area with fewer radio stations. When I travel close to home I can easily find a station to tune this product to. However when I want to go loger distances I have to keep retuning it to different stations. great idea, just not quite the answer to my ipod listening needs!
I used these headphones for a week to commute to and from school. The headphone jack is at a weird angle so if you have it in a pocket the headphone jack will eventually tear open. Now I can only use them at home and even then make sure that I don't have them in my pocket to make sure they don't break.
I am a long time supporter and user of Nikon products. I have several of their products including rifle scopes, rangefinders, and other binoculars. So, when I needed another pair of binoculars it was a easy choice. The monarchs have clear crisp picture even in low light, and for the cost you can't beat them. My issue with the 12X42 Monarchs that I just purchased is that one of the lense ring nuts was severly bent out of shape. I can't beleive that these binoculars passed inspection, unless the inspector was asleep or blind. I am highly disappointed in Nikon! I hope the warranty process goes smooth.
I was pleased to have this item, even at $5.00, until the weather became cool. All of sudden, my tape deck began auto-reversing because the spool became harder to turn. At first, I was concerned that my tape player had a problem, but when I checked it out with a standard music cassette, there were no such issues. It does get slightly better as my car warms up, but not enough to continue using it, as I've not had this problem with other adapters.
The system was OK when it works. Good idea but it does not understand when different I-pods are placed in the docking station.Also, it never got the playlists correct.Finally after only a few months the remote stopped working and guess what you can't just but a replacement remote.
This product didn't work at all. Not hdmi or dvi. I tried many different things. I am disappointed with product
The instructions are just about worthless. When I first had it I was able to rip and burn CDs. I did get about 40 loaded before it stopped downloading them. What the problem is, I have no idea. It plays fine, but since I can't download anymore music, nor figure out why it doesn't work, I have to say I greatly regret buying this thing. They offer no technical support that I can find. There is a reason why iPOD is the leader it seems.
Bought a Tungsten E for my wife to replace her aging Clie T615. When an alarm is supposed to sound and the PDA is turned off, you hear a clipped sound -only the last instant/or tone- of the alarm. It's as if the sound starts before the PDA turns itself on. So alarms become worthless. Went to the store, changed it for a new TE and it had the same problem. After repeated hard-resets, and describing the problem to Palm support, they suggested I do *another* hard reset (i.e. they don't have a clue). I've seen at least two other references to this problem on the net.Careful and watch for this.
I bought this mouse to use with my Dell Inspiron E1705 with integrated bluetooth. The computer recognized the mouse right away, however I could not install the software included with the mouse. The good: on/off buttom, long battery life, comfortable design. The bad: As pointed out by other reviewers, the device 'goes to sleep' way too often. You have to jiggle and wait for the mouse to be activated almost constantly. This becomes quite annoying when you are working. I ended up returning it because I could not stand it.---------Note added on 4/13/2006After returning the mouse I contacted Logitech and asked if there was a way to disable the stand-by mode. Here is what they had to say (I haven't tried since I no longer have the mouse):Thank you for your recent inquiry about your Pointing Devices.I understand that the Logitech V270 mouse goes to sleep mode too often.Please note that the mouse will go to sleep mode if it is not used for few minutes to save the battery life. If you move the mouse or press the click button of the mouse, then it will come up from the sleep mode and then work as normal.However, if you would like to disable the mouse entering the stand-by mode, then refer to the following steps:a. Right click on My computer and select Properties.b. Click on Hardware Tab.c. Select Device Manager.d. Click the + sign next to Mice and other pointing device.e. Right click on the mouse you are using and properties.f. Click on Power Management Tab.g. Enable Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.h. Click OK.
This music bridge is obviously a product that should not be in the market. I spent at least 10 hours in three different chat and phone sessions with technical support until they asked me to return the unit (got a used unit in exchange). After upgrading firmware in the router and downloading the utility from their web site to replace the one in the CD, and three more sessions with the tech people, my PC can finally ping the bridge, and every now and then the utility can even find it. No way to play music through the bridge though. Tried changing WMP speaker settings, turning firewall off, uninstalling and installing the utility, everything I (or tech support) can think of. Also, when the bridge is powered my network becomes unstable and the PC's connectivity goes on and off. I have Linksys router and phone adapter, but if I had done a google search before buying, I would surely had gone for a different product, such is the number of negative comments I've found afterwards.
This lamp has a very nice, easy to manipulate articulated arm. It movessmoothly in all directions and is plenty long enough. BUT...The shade is very small and the bulb extends below the shade! Thismeans that the bulb shines directly into your eyes when you have itabove your newspaper (say) over the table. I can turn it a bit sothat it points away from me, but then it points toward my wife andshe gets angry with me.The shade and bulb mount assembly are flawed. The bulb should notextend beyond the shade.1 star.
The earphones are totally uncomfortable. It skips sometimes on a slight move and complicated to use. I don't jog with it.....I meditate with it..Had it been easier to return..I would have. But for now..I'll have to wait for it to die to get my money's worth. Watch the thing might last forever!
I'm sure you could get lucky and not get one like I did, but the one I received couldn't hold a consistent charge.The camera would say the battery is full, yet after a few shots, it would show up as fully drained. I would take the battery out, put it back in, and again the same thing would happen. A couple of successful shots, then fully drained. I could maintain this for a very long time - almost as long as the battery SHOULD last (week+), but this whole back-and-forth was unbearable.Meanwhile the same battery from Canon that I've had for years still works good as new.tl;dr: Don't be cheap like I was, go for a quality brand.
I deciede to get this ipod because my mp3 player stopped working. It is a pain in the neck to even get the songs you want on the thing. When i tried to do this all it did was just put random songs from my libary on it because it has only 1Gb of storage. I went to itunes help about how to put songs on my ipod and i follow the directions but it did not work. After the second time i plugged it in to my computer it said that the ipod was damage and i would have to go to there website and refresh the dam thing. Speaking of Itunes it took them more then a day to put my Wma music files into it which consists of 4gbs of songs. Also it takes itunes longer to copy cds into your libary. I checked back at a cd i was coyping and after 20 minutes only half of the cd was copied. Another thing that bugs the hell out of me about is the wheel you use to navigate the ipod. What also gets on my nerves is that you cant put batteries in it, Apple does this because the want to make money on the replacement of the charger on your ipod. Luckily i got this at Target which has a good return policy. I have a very slow computer and all but Windows Media copys music files way faster then itunes and is alot easier to use. Ipods can be very expensive with all the stuff you have to buy for it and it is stupid that you cant put music on it you got from other music sites like Napster. My advice is to get a cheap Mp3 player becasue they all break down anyways or stick to portable cd players.review updated on 9/5/07 i know so much more about itunes now then i did when i bought this player If i were to buy it again i can easily get it to work but why bother. Apple is coming out with a new one with 4GB of storage and it also plays videos and games it will cost the same price as this one. When my shuffle's battery dies i will get this new one.
The Bad:The stand for the enclosure was missing from the package. I attempted to get support from their website, no luck there, a time-out message appears. I called the phone number that was supplied in the instruction manual, 909-348-0680, only to hear the message, "that number has been disconnected". It appears you will be on your own if you buy any of their products. 2.22.09
I orderd the parallel image mate with little or no understanding of the world of digital imaging. I knew I needed a parallel port connection being my computer does not handle USB. I also needed a drive that handled &quot;smart cards&quot;. One of the existing reviewers mentions he received the model&quot;SDDR-08&quot;. So I went to the Sandisk sight to find that this is exactly the model I needed. The problem is it isn't what you get. The model I received used the &quot;flashcard&quot; only. Please notice that as of today the description of this item does not give a model number or the type of card it can process. The moral of the story is &quot;if it doesn't say what it does , call first&quot;.
I ordered this from Amazon in July and when we took our first trip with it a couple of weeks later, were very disappointed to find out that the unit did not hold a charge (even though we were careful to charge it properly the first time). We tried several more times to discharge and recharge it, but the unit was defective. I called Amazon, who told us to return it to Coby and thats where the real problems started. We returned it in August and still have not received a repaired unit in return. Every time I contact Coby they are very disorganized and unhelpful. I could not recommend any Coby product based on my experience with their customer service (or lack thereof). I gave the unit two stars because it seemed like if it had worked it may have been great. The size and screen quality were great, but a portable unit made for traveling needs to be able to hold a charge more than 10 minutes.
The photo shown is deceptive. The item received is a cheap copy that does not clean as well as my, now four year old, genuine LensPEN. Especially on multi-coated filters, it leaves a smear that is hard to clear. The seller is prompt and the product arrived well packaged. I'm a bit surprised that the LensPEN company doesn't come after these folks for copyright infringement. I wouldn't buy again. It's worth noting that the seller tried to get me to change my review for a $4 refund.
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.
its looks better than it works, its a bit to clear to be really effective, but it does offer some difussion
Both items worked perfect for about 30 days, then the cassette started rattling to the point of being completely annoying and distracting. I had to throw it away and ended up buying an FM transmitter which works better.Both the charger and cassette have AWESOME retractable cords. I especially appreciate the charger having this because, well, for one it works, and for two I keep my ipod right next to my cigarette adapter. No long cords lying around!If they sell these items separately go for the charger...skip the cassette, it is junk.
I bought this and within ten minutes it failed. I was completely dissappointed with this purchase. I loved the concept, but the product is cheap and will not hold up to normal use. Lesson learned!
This thing stopped working right after the 1 year warranty expired. It doesn't recognize any discs anymore. The only discs it recognizes are the Panasonic DVD-RAM and its a 50/50 chance. If you try a different brand of DVD+RW, the formatting procedure will freeze up and destroy the discs and make them unusable. Looks like Panasonic fell into the junk category. I would avoid Panasonic and try another brand. Panasonic will have to find out the hard way that if you screw the consumers it will only hurt you in the long run.
ALL OF MY CARTRIDGES WERE BROKEN!I didn't check them when I received them so when I needed to replace the one that ran out I had NONE & now I have to RUSH order some so I don't miss my faxes!
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.
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!
I'm very disappointed. These speakers are a good size. But for wireless... there are still wires everywhere unless you want to keep pumping sets of 12 batteries into these babies.I could live with that part. But the real bummer is that they make a loud hissing sound every several minutes. Even when they're not plugged into my computer at all. I guess I have to return them.
when i received the product it had a sticker on it with a price of $20, i paid $75 something and feel cheated by the sticker being there, it had been on someone's shelf for a time? so if you want me to be happy you may need to lower the price some and guarantee that it won't fall apart in the future. it is not a new part. thank you
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.
Yo I still don't have the item I ordered and I'm completely beyond wanting to rectify this matter. I ordered back on the 5th and it's still not here just refund me please.
1800 dollars, two and a half years later and it's dead. The more i look online for troubleshooting samsung tv's the more i see all the common problems they have. no picture but sound, no picture and no sound, will not shut off, will not turn on. mine had all of these happen. service is a joke. I've have had such trouble with samsung that i will never buy another product from them again. I don't even care if they have a top rated anything. I will go for the one rated less.
I am baffled by the sound quality of these. I love JBL products for their intense deep bass but these have absolutely no bass response at all. They lack any significant range of sound. The apple earbuds that came with my iPod are far better. The design is great and the case and accessories that come with the headphones are all really cool. I am not sure if my pair are just defective but I am now looking for something else and hoping I can get my money back for these.
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.
Pathatic prodcut,Not expected by Logitech,Very noisy and mic is pathatic. I recommend, do not buy this product.
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.
I bought it a couple of months ago after reading all the good reviews. My expectation was probably too high for the price. Just so so sound quality that you can get from auto speakers. Again, not terribly bad considering money, but if you want nice home theater quality, I recommend investing a little bit more and go to other speaker sets.
If you buy a Logitech product you had better hope it does not break. Mine failed after the warranty ran out. Only then did I discover that there are no repair options and no parts are sold. The only option is the trash can no matter which of the many parts breaks. I tried talking to Logitech but to no avail. They would sell me a replacement unit for 50% off their website list price which is about the same as Amazon pricing. I recommend doing business with a better manufacturer
I bought this as an upgrade to my c550, which had a failing battery and 2007 maps. After comparing the price of replacing the battery and upgrading to the 2008 maps, it was cheaper to buy a new unit. I thought the 580 would be a nice upgrade with the MSN, which according to their map, would work in my area, whereas the FM in the 550 did not. I've had it for three weeks now and still have yet to get the MSN working. Even in Seattle, it didn't work. The 2008 maps have some serious problems - it tried to send me through a BUS ONLY tunnel in Seattle and later the wrong way down a one way street! Luckily I had some idea where I was going and eventually turned the darn thing off because it kept telling me to turn around so I could drive through the bus tunnel. But one of the most irritating problems is when using the MP3 player. The screen periodically flashes - a bright white flash - sometimes as often as once a minute. This isn't so bothersome during the daytime, when the background is light, but when driving at night, it is like having a flashbulb go off in your face! I'm considering taking the thing apart to steal the battery and going back to my c550 and the old maps.
It should not be this hard to peel.It does not peel.It should be easy.I threw the bag of sheete in the trash. Waste of money.
I bought this lens to attach to a Sony HDR-CX700V. The quality of the lens is without question. The problem I have with the lens is when you put the camera in "wide angle" mode, a black circle surrounds the picture. You have to set the zoom level to approximately mid-zoom in order to make the black edges disappear. That somewhat limits the use of the lens in my opinion.
Palm has lost its edge. The Tungsten E is pure garbage. Shortly after purchase the unit stopped functioning. We sent it in to Palm for repair and it was returned even deader than before. Thought it might be the charger, so Palm sent a charger for use in Europe! When we called to ask for the correct charger we were told the part was on 10 day back order but that we could purchase direct from Palm's website and receive it by the next business day! No way will we purchase anything else made by Palm. Palm's customer service SUCKS! They've outsourced so you need to understand Farsee to speak with the customer service reps in India and Spanish to speak to the repair site in Mexico. If it was possible I'd rate the Tungsten E as NEGATIVE 5 stars. WARNING DO NOT BUY The TUNGSTEN E and if this a sample of Palm's products -- DON'T BUY A PALM!
Mine went pop today, just a few days before Christmas. Nice! I read your other reviews here and it looks like I'm screwed. BTW, LG bought Zenith a few years ago, before they manufactured this model, so LG is to blame. I'll follow up if they stand behind their product but I won't hold my breath. If the repairs don't last any longer than the original, I may not even waste my time with this one. Thanks for the big bill at Christmas LG!!! I will never buy a LG/Zenith/Goldstar again!!! This is ridiculous. I will however, buy HD again, as the video was beautiful until today. Arrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhhh! 60,000 hours my A$$. Mine lasted just over 2 years and we didn't use it that often.
I bought this product because I have an old tv set which only accept Pal-M signal and some video equipments I have and want to connect to it are delivering NTSC signal.When I first used this converter I was disapointed because the images keept showing with no colour.Since I could not return it anymore I decided to open it and found out that the output crystal (the component which converts the frequency of the video signal)is of 4.43 Mhz which is suitable for Pal B, G, D, and I but not for Pal-M or Pal-N.I removed that Crystal and replaced by one Pal-M frequency taken from an old VCR, which is not working anymore.Now I have colour on my tv. The image is a bit blur but very acceptable.For anyone who has this similar problem, you only need to locate the 4.43 crystal very near to the output conectors and replaced it by the one for you colour system.3.575611MHz for PAL-M3.582056MHz for PAL-NThe conclusion is that the product description is wrong. Here is what it says."The NTSC to PAL Converter converts any NTSC (3.58/4,43) signal into a PAL signal (any PAL B,D,I,G,M,N)."As I mentioned it can only convert to B,G,D and I. You will need to make the modification I did.
this product was not at all what i expected, from ease of use to dubbing from vhs to dvd, very disappointing
The product shipped was not in a box, just in a small plastic bag. CD missing to download the WebCam. Very poorly packaged. Thrown in a small bubble envelope. May have been the reason why the CAM did not function. Returned, hopefully we got our refund.
This product obviously lacks validation testing and ships with and unusable hardware/software package.As a software consultant for 5 years and now a electronics technical program manager, I have set up a few wireless routers over the years. This product just did not work. I spent 1 hour with Comcast until we figured out that the router was not handling the IP address correctly. I then spent 1.5 hours with Linksys changing a huge number of settings with power-downs at every step. IE never connected, although we could ping yahoo.com successfully. LINKSYS - PUT YOUR PRODUCTS TOGETHER BEFORE YOU SHIP THEM.
I purchased a pink Zune for my daughter. She was very excited the day it arrived and immediately unpackaged it and started to install the software. Three days and two support calls later, the Zune software was loaded. I had to disconnect my computer from the internet to successfully load the software. The Zune 1.3 Firmware was never able to load. Very challenging. We eventually got the Zune working and loaded about 1300 tunes from her library. That was easy. The device worked for about a day after, when the display went black and would not restart. Another call to Zune support and after 15 minutes of trying to figure out what was wrong, I came to the conclusion that there were too many issues with the product and decide to return it for a refund. I would not recommend this product.
Even at low prices this radio is a disappointment. 20 some dollars in 4 months...not worth it.
All I can say is that my dvd player is now a little more than one year one and it BROKE. The dvd player won't play at all. Of course, this player had to break down as one month after the warranty. So much for the Panasonic quality. I'm very disappointed and needless to say I'm going to buy a different brand from now on.
Seven years ago my mother bought me an iMac because my old computer too out of date for the computer applications I needed to use for school. Being a huge fan of iMacs, I was estatic with joy, and to make things better I received a free digital camera and a scanner with the computer. I thought this would make my work as an artist so much easier. However, this year I realized that out of the four machines just mentioned, the only one that still works is my old computer. As it turned out, my mother bought me an iMac during the 2 year period that Apple's iMac design had a serious fault in it. I don't know specifically what it was, but I do know that many many people had failed hard drive after failed hard drive, which was the same case as mine. (My computer died right after the 16 month warrenty died.) Next the digital camera, which actually was very good and lasted until just last year) died. This was also due to a fault in the design, which many users experienced; however, I considered myself lucky since mine lasted 5 years longer than the usual life span and managed to take well over 2000 pictures with it. Lastly, my scanner (which is no doubt what you are reading this for ^_^) has broken several times within the past 6 months, the most recent time being today, which why I felt the need to give it a review for the sake of future possible buyers.First off, the software for this scanner is horrible. It does not work on XP, and while it did work on OSX, it would randomly decide to stop working here and there. Now I finally have software that allows it to work on XP (dled off the net), but now the scanner has stopped working, which brings us to my next point.This scanner is not made for dependibility. It will randomly stop working and start working again.I do not recommend this scanner at all.Oh, and by the way the buttons have never worked.
Review target audience: Users with VOIP or running servers behind their router.Hardware D-link DIR-655, Firmware 1.10, Hardware Model A2.I purchased this model solely to do VOIP Quality Of Service (QOS) traffic shaping (the router is based on the Ubicom StreamEngine 5106 chip), I run an asterisk / mail server behind my firewall. My existing set-up was a pcengines wrap board with m0n0wall firewall with QOS via traffic shaper utilizing a dedicated uplink pipe for VOIP (only drawback was the reduced uplink for external mail users).The DIR-655 promised to get rid of permanently reduced uplink by dynamically managing the uplink when VOIP was active. The result however, was no better than with the m0n0wall traffic shaper if downloading an iso image whilst making a VOIP call. It still would have made a huge difference compared to no QOS, but the DIR-655 is still no better than alternative solutions.However, the real problem with this router is STABILITY, or lack of it. My wrap board could go months without losing dropping the ADSL connection - very important for external mail clients with a dynamic IP address. The DIR-655 seemed to drop the connection every 30 minutes or so, even with DynDNS, getting a new IP address this often is a pain. Further VOIP calls were regularly terminated by the router dropping the connection. Simply unacceptable.I turned on the syslog function, but could not get any useful diagnostic information as to the reason for the crash. According to Ubicom, they run a proprietary OS optimised for network handling so there is little chance of the problems being fixed with third party open source software such as openwrt (openwrt developers state the Ubicom chip will not be supported).I have now reverted back to my original set-up and have had no problems since.Summary. Frequent dropped connections, interrupted VOIP, QOS no better than other options freely available.On paper, this should be THE router that everyone needs, however it simply does not deliver, I cannot recommend it.Edit: Switching the QOS OFF appears to prevent spontaneous reboots with firmware version 1.10
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCTAfter reading the reviews I bought this product thinking how bad could it be. Wow, I had no idea. I've got two computers, a laptop with a linksys pci card, and my desktop with this netgear pci card, both coming from my wireless router. My Linksys works perfect all the time, this netgear disconnects about 4 to 5 times an hour (both are running next to each other. The laptop has excellent reception; the desktop with this netgear card, always has low reception). Over the 5 times that I have called 'tech support' I've spent hours waiting for someone in India to help me. Their help? One word: WORTHLESS. Despite giving case numbers, which document exactly what the previous "tech support agent" has done, they repeat the same old 'remedies', which don't work. On one of my most recent calls I was told by a 'tech agent' that her boss was watching her and that I was taking too long, so she would have to hang up. Simply amazing.Instead of netgear, look at the Linksys products from Cisco, they seem to work very well.
We had been very happy with this camcorder - until we pulled it out to take Christmas pictures of our 15-month old son and the camcorder wouldn't record. It wouldn't eject the tape, and after repeated calls to customer service, we've been told that they'll pay for parts, but the labor to fix it is just over $200. Unfortunately even though we've only used the camcorder for under 15 hours, we're outside the 90 days for labor warranty (who'd have thought the camcorder would be unusable after under 15 hours of use?).Still waiting on a callback from customer service, but having gone up 4 levels already, it's not looking like they'll fix the product.Think our model will be headed for the trash - and we'll be looking at anything BUT Sony for future purchases. I would definitely steer clear of a Sony after this experience.
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.
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!
I have this and the Xdock also. They both simply killed my Wireless set-up - especially G band. If you have N band, then it is okay. But I have a mix of both G & N devices and router is set-up to broadcast on both. It is as good as brand new. In fact the xmod is not even opened after I tried Xdock. May be one day when all my devices are N band, I could use this. The quality is great though and it does increase the fidelity of music by adding some high frequency elements. Pity a good product cant be used due to the collateral damage it causes
Waiting for IBM to send me a another. I'd avoid this drive at all costs.
Didn't work with my Mac. DIDn't work at all, defective, returned for immediate fund which was handled in a timely manner.
came broken--did not work at all-- which was embarrassing as it was sent as a gift. We sent it back to amazon and gave the recipients a gift card.
If anyone is interested in joining a class action lawsuit against palm for dumping this incrediby bad product on an unsuspecting public, please email me at googleboodle@hotmail.com. Palm needs to be punished.
This unit is terrible. Paper stutters, jams, spits out two at a time or worse one and a half at a time, printer tries to print on high ink setting no matter what the preset shows, fax answers the phone no matter what settings, total ink, paper, label, time waster. freemusic@billkahler.com
I bought this headset and was very pleased with the sound quality and the mic quality, but it breaks very easily and very often. My second pair of these headphones has just broken, having the sound cutting in and out and not being able to hear certain tones.Most of the good reviews for this headset are from people who havent had the headset for very long. If you want a reliable headset, take my advice and look elsewhere.
A year or so ago I was given an I-River mp3 player by my then girlfriend/now wife as a gift and was thrilled by the sound quality and size/weight, not to mention the fact that by buying I-River I wasn't supporting the all-consuming i-pod hysteria that seemed to be taking over the world. The honeymoon thereafter was wonderful, and lasted up until about 2 months ago, when inexplicably the I-River went into full crash mode, allowing me only the insignia, and nothing else. When I called the I-River customer service, I was notified that since I had no proof of purchase (my wife had lost the receipt) that I would be relegated to paying for technical service (59.99, paid in advance), even though it was well under the two year warrantable period. I was treated rudely at that time, but I understood that it was my fault for not having the receipt and gladly accepted my fate in the hands of their outsource technicians, AV Sense, based in California. The only problem-AV Sense is TERRIBLE!!! They don't explain their procedure for returns (except that you have to send them the $60 via web portal/ Paypal first, before they can answer any questions), their web support is sketchy, with non-existent representatives and no phone numbers for direct access, and when you do get in touch with them, they seem as confused as you. After re-sending it to them twice (and finally digging one of their personal phone numbers out of the bowels of the internet) they sent me back, once again, an mp3 FULL of glitches that once again crashed only days after receiving it. My attempt to contact a real customer service representative from the actual I-River company ended at Peter, who claimed to be the top of the totem pole for complaints and dissatisfied customers. Certainly he would care that a loyal, honest I-River customer had been put through unnecessary headache over and over again, right? Nope. Peter wasn't the least bit concerned, even after I'd calmly and articulately detailed the ordeal, about anything I'd been through. He didn't seem the least bit concerned that the tech support company he and his company were sending their customers to was wholly incompetent. There wasn't even an `I'm sorry' tone in his voice. He simply said `too bad', and when I asked if I could please contact his supervisor by either email or phone he again said `no, I don't want to give that information out.'The moral to the story is, if this is the way I-River customers are treated, and this is the kind of support they're giving for their products, perhaps I should rethink my disdain for I-Pod. At the very least, I'm sure they're outsource techs are more competent. And I'm sure they're customer representatives are better trained and more respectful than young Peter.Just my opinion.
Cables were included. I had problem with the mouse responsiveness horizontally on the screen. I could not find a setting to fix the problem. If I removed the switch box the mouse worked fine.
I have owned my unit for 3 1/2 years for use primarily as a home office monitor and bedroom TV. I have it connected to my laptop docking station and satelight dish for TV. Overall, I have enjoyed its use with the convenience of a monitor and PIP TV. The picture is bright and clear and the resolution is of sufficient quality for close viewing in a small room. My only caution is a recurring problem I have now encountered 3 separate times. If the monitor is on when a power outage occurs and the power suddenly comes back on, the monitor will be damaged and the brightness will be reduced by 75%. I know all about the dangers of power surges, so I connected the monitor to a quality surge protector. Still on three separate occasions the unit has failed in the same situation. The first two happened during the 3 year warranty period and Samsung sent me a refurbished replacement free of charge. Tonight it happened again and I am out of warranty, so I'm SOL. If you plan to use this unit for more than 3 years you might want to consider an extended warranty or a different product.
This lasted for 6 discs before refusing to play blu rays again. It's out of warranty, so tough luck for me. This is my last Samsung product.
I bought this printerr in Dec. 2002 and have had few good pictures since. The printer leaves ink blobs on 2 out of 5 prints. I have to run the Clean Heads utility every other time I print and that doesn't always solve the problem. This makes printing expensive when one considers the wasted ink and paper. Also in addition to the ink blobs on pictures I am unable to buy replacement ink cartridges locally or on-line. I'm at my wits end, it really takes the fun out of printing photos.......... When I do get a clean picture, it is beautiful, but not worth the effort. This printer is also incrediably slow, much slower than I expected, but I could live with that if the finished product was blob-free. I have tried to contact Epson without any luck, they don't respond to my e-mails to their tec-support address.
This is a HORRIBLE TV and I would never buy another Panasonic product for the remainder of my life -- nor would I ever recommend anyone else do so. If I could've rated it ZERO stars I would've... this TV is nothing but a problem -- bulb replacement, ballast problems, and so forth. And Panasonic customer support is pointless. I am awaiting the day a lawsuit is brought against this model as it was with the PT-50LC13. DO NOT BUY!
The pictures usually crack by the first washing. (Definitely by the 3rd or 4th)
I had this for one month before it went out/became unreadable. I went to the seagate site to do a warrenty claim and it reported it was out of warrenty.....no matter how cheap it may be one month use is not worth it.
Don't waste your money on this camera. The pictures are horrible.Even worse at the higher resolution. Spend a few more dollars and get something else.
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.
Digilife Fold-Up Compact Speakers for Apple iPod (Travel Size), WhiteThe design is wonderful and the price is outstanding. The only problem is that you can barely hear thru them even at maximum volume. It seems like a mismatch in impedance maybe. I really wish they did work well.This was on an Apple IPod Nano. It is possible the speakers were not designed for this model. If so, that should be stated in the product information.
Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit HeadbandI'm sure this headset may work well but not with the Panasonic phones that they were recommended for. They sound very distant on the other end and volume is very low making them useless. For Panasonic phones I would not recommend anyone to purchase.
FROM THE MOMENT I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT, IT HAS BEEN FAULTY AND A PIECE OF JUNK. THE VENDOR'S RESPONSE? THAT'S TOO BAD...
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 tried to purchase this TV from amazon, but never got a working one. After reading the reviews here I was wary of the delivery process and made sure to plug it in and try it before the delivery guys left.Delivery was fast, it came in about 2 weeks. The people from Eagle were pleasant and helpful. They were even very apologetic when things went wrong.The first one they sent me, when we turned it on there was what looked like a large crack inside the TV. The box didn't appear to be dropped and the TV didn't have a scratch on the outside of it. Oh well, it happens. I refused delivery, talked to amazon, and they send another one out promptly. Very helpful.A week later the second one arrived, but this one wouldn't even turn on. The lights on the front would flash, then it would turn itself off. Now, I was very disappointed at this point, but I still wanted this TV and didn't want to go through the hassle of finding another retailer. Unfortunately, when I called for my replacement, the good people from amazon decided they didn't want to waste any more of this free shipping money on me and responded with:"As it seems that the problem with this item is more widespread than we originally thought, we are not able to send another replacement."So, 3 weeks after ordering this TV, not only do I not have it, but now I have to find it somewhere else. And to top it off, now I'm stuck with this amazon card I signed up for, the sole purpose of which was to save a little money on this TV. I'm told they'll be refunding my money, so all I got out of this is the hassle of making sure that they don't charge me anything for this mess.If you decide to purchase this TV, it may be more expensive, but it's probably more worth it to go to your local electronics store. I know it would have been for me.
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.
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.
I had the same exact creative mp3 player previously but dropped it and got a second one. I like the first and second ones for the same reasons. Small, fairly easy to use and great for when I run. But, I freaking hate them and would not recommend this version and possibly all creative mp3s. Why? Because both would randomly freeze up or start skipping from song to song, volume would go all the way up or go all the way down and then sometimes it would skip from song to radio back to a different song to radio. I click the reset button and sometimes it would work for week and sometimes it would need to be reset 2 or more times. I'm just about ready to pitch this one and get an entirely different mp3 player. I hate to spend this much money on them and then end up with crap. I had both for longer than a year so no warranty or anything. Don't do it. If this only happened to the one, then fine but both are twitchy.
I've gone through two of these in 16 months. The first one lasted a year before the cords came out. For $17, I was good with that. However, the second one didn't even last 4 months. It stopped in mid-play and that was it. I can find no reason why it stopped. Unfortunately, it only has a 30-day warranty so I think it's time to spend a bit more money and get something that has a longer warranty, and hopefully better quality.
I was excited to discover such a compact cleaning system, but upon use was very disappointed. The brush end works fine, but the cleaning head only smears any smudges you have on your lens. It says to give the cap on the cleaning end a twist to recharge it, but I do not see that this accomplishes anything. Unfortunately I am left with a marginally useful (brush end) piece of plastic. Don't buy it!
The BT-466 cordless phone battery is the manufacturer stated replacement battery. I replaced the batteries in our four cordless phone after a couple of years in service. The BT-466 di recharge fully but would lose that charge if left out of the phone cradle overnight.
Shame on me? I didn't read carefully, I guess? This product requires that you are physically attatched - a very short tether - to the base unit.Don't plan on wandering!!
The item you sent twice does not say Magellan or 980637 on it any where and it does not in any way resemble this antenna as advertised on the Magellan web site nor one that I looked at in a local store which was the same as the one on the Magellan site. The Magellan site antenna is round and what you sent to me is square. I gave up trying to find out from your customer service department why the antenna you sent as a Magellan 980637 External Antenna is not what is shown on the Magellan site nor does it have any markings on it indicating it is a Magellan 980367. The picture you show here resembles the Magellan, not what you sent to me.
I bought this antenna to improve my reception. Unfortunately, it is worse than my old one - it works better when the power is disconnected, and has to be tweaked for almost every channel change. Needless to say, I am still using the old unit.
This adapter does not even fit on the Canon XS. It is too wide! Misleading title for item. Should read fits most EOS!
I've had this printer for less than a year, using it about 10 pages per week for documents, and about five 4X6 photos per week. Recently started jamming or feeding 3-4 sheets at a time. Normal paper, photo paper, card stock...didn't matter. Ran the on-board roller cleaning procedure multiple times, with no luck. Finally Googled "MP160 Paper Jam" and learned that this unit is notorious for jamming.I recommend that you avoid this printer.
I have had my Monster Power for less than two years. Yesterday, I plugged in my vacuum to one of the outlets, not realizing that might cause a problem. Now all it will do is scream in a high-pitched tone, as others have commented. Will not reset. I guess it's done for.
Unfortunately it was dead out of the box. Any disc we put into the player (DVD, BluRay - working on our other player fine) came back with a can not read this disc error. Hooked it up to the interwebs to check if a firmware update would solve anything, but the player insisted it was up-to-date. Tried a few of the display and audio settings to see if they would cajole it into playing anything at all. Still no luck. I've had good experiences with some Samsung monitors and televisions, so I'm pretty disappointed that the player is just flat out dead. Reading around I've seen some complaints about the laser failing out and preventing discs from being read after a bit so I'll probably avoid a replacement and just look for a different player.
I had long been a fan of JBL audio, until now. These speakers have great sound for the size. However, the unit stopped charging the ipod on the second day. After a few weeks the volume control works only sporadically. The unit shipped without the remote, and a replacement was not provided despite sending in all the requested information.
I received my speakers and really enjoyed them until the unit started turning the volume up to MAXIMUM every time I turned it on. Quite embarassing considering I had it in my office! It was so loud it hurt my ears to get near it to turn it off. I called the manufacturer and they admitted some of these are defective and they've been having complaints. So if you get a decent unit, great - but there's a chance it will be a hassle as mine was. I didn't get a replacement based on the reviews I read online of several people having my same experience.
We have had this television for 7 months, and the picture quality has degraded to absolute garbage. Everything is a nauseating spring green, and no adjustment will cure the problem. Highlights are totally blown out, and shadow detail is not visible. Even tho the set is under warranty, Thomson (RCA) is giving us the run around about repair or replacement. Even the authorized service center can't get a straight answer or parts. Avoid RCA if you don't have a 'toss it out in 6 months and buy another set' mentality. Buy a Sony.
This is strictly a personal printer which can not be networked using any print server, including H-P's own print servers. H-P will sell you a $99 Wireless Printer Adapter Kit if you will need to share this printer in a home network (wireless or wired).
I bought this thing six months ago and I must say the quality of the photos and the duribility of the c-50 was horrible! Get this, I just returned it because it broke and it has been discontinued. SIX MONTHS AGO THIS WAS THE SHING DING. Olympus makes a great product and I exchanged it for the c-5000, 5 star for that one. Please stay away from the c-50, it has been discontinued so if it breaks and no warrenty, SOL.
Cable did not work on my laptop to HDTV. Checked continuity between pins and only 10 of the 15 pins were connected. Not worth the return postage.
I "traded up" to the DIR-655. It was no faster than my previous cheaper router. It won't work with Linux, and is difficult to configure with other systems (Mac Intel, XP, and Linux). The set up can be confusing: you log in with a browser, but there are multiple screens and lots of resets to get anywhere. The range and speed are average. After a couple of months and poor technical support, I've decided to give it up and buy something less frustrating. Really wasted my money.
I'm on my second unit and am still experiencing the same problem. On a full charge, I will power the unit off and leave it off for a couple of days. Two days later, the battery is completely dead. The problem is that if you travel much, don't go far without a charger. According to the people I spoke with at Samsung, this should not be the case. They replaced it after 6 months of bad service from their outsourced service company (CVE) in New Jersey. (Instead of dealing with the battey issue, they just reformmated the unit!) I got this product on Father's Day of 2006 and as of Nov 24, I have been able to use it for about 20 hours without problems!
Please be advised to stay away from this drive. I have lost very important work as it crashed, replaced with another and it crashed again. Please be aware Fudjitsu Pc's use these drives so if you have one please change it before you start developing problems.Very poor.
The Specs speak louder than the performance.1- GUI on the 520 freezes up many times when browsing quickly thru folders and forces you to power down to clear.2- After power-up, you also have to search for the Servers and select the prefered one every time even though I saved the settings. I have 3 PC's on the net running Windows Media Server. If you forget to turn it off while running a slide show, it will eat your bandwidth past when the cows come home.3- BTW, It will not read Media hosted by Windows Media Center Edition server. It will browse their menu's but will not open any file at all.4- So, Forced to run the D-Link Media Server on the main PC holding the Media Content gobbles up all available unused ports inclouding 80 and 8080 that are used by my web server. This is a fairly primative app. that is not auto-updating so as you add content directories, you must re-scan the media that takes 20 minutes on my 3.3 Ghz machine with ATA drives.5- It does a descent job of displaying JPG files at 1080i on my 40" Sharp Aquos LCD PROVIDED I pre-format the jpg size to exacly fit a 16-9 resolution multiple. Let it do the math and it adds 20 pounds to all the subjects on the screen including the dog. Wife joined LA fitness, but our house does look better, wider.6- If you set the slide-show to auto-play, it will not respect the slide show delay between slides. I call support and after spending 3 hours in the bowels of Bangledor, India finaly got to a Level 3 Tech in California that said that was a known problem. He had never heard of Windows Media Center Edition and therefore could not comment on those problems.7- If you have a new Sanyo Xacti HD Video camera, don't even bother tring to play the .mp4 files on this, it isn't supported.I count the days till the KISS DP-600 hits the Amazon shelves perhaps thru LincSys with 1080P and Media Center Comatiblitly.
I don't understand how this keyboard has gotten so many positive reviews. It's really bulky one, and keys are not soft at all. I had trouble even in pressing some keys - had to return it on the same day I received the product. What a waste of time.
This is a beautiful system but it is more show than go. I didn't expect much in terms of sound quality so I'm not that disappointed.I AM very disppointed regarding the built quality. Within two weeks the remote sensor quit working. Sony authorized service center is just a joke. Took the system to 4 different service center and they either said they can't fix it or they are not "authorized to fixed this model". One service center even asked me "what is a home theater syste" over the phone.Star rating on the speaker: 3 starsSony customer service and built quality: 0 star.I'll be nice and round the average up to 2 stars.For $999, you are better off getting
I recieved this unit 3 bussiness days after I ordered it. Fast shipping.To bad when i recieved it it only worked for 2 minutes!!! Sending back tomorrow, not sure if i want another one. Only comes with usb charger, no wall charger.
I would have to agree with the terrible reviews already posted here for this product. In addition, I was unable to use the software to download pictures because I did not allow it to install a nasty keylogger spyware program. DO NOT buy this product, and if you have, fire up some good anti-spyware software, and get your money back. I wish I could give negative stars for this potentially damaging product.
I have owned this for a couple of years. Before this, I owned a Netgear router that was working great, until I bought new vista computers, and Netgear decided not to upgrade their firmware to be vista-compliant. They want to force you to spend more money to buy a new one. Of course, I decided not to buy Netgear anymore. When I bought this, it was working fine for a while. Then 6 months ago, it started dropping signals. For the first few months, I didn't know it was the router. I thought it was the DSL. It became so bad that I switched over to cable broadband services. And it was still dropping signals. I digged a little deeper and found the computer that's hard wired to the router is always fine, but the other computers, iPhone, Droid, would drop the connections frequently. Imagine how I felt after that realization. Cable is much more expensive than DSL, plus the installation fees.The search is on for the next router. Maybe I just need to buy the Apple one, they seem to be the only one that make an effort to produce a good product.
Ordered this product for a Chevy. AFTER it got here, I saw I needed another (no doubt very expensive) cable (not included)and the instructions said it was on their website. After a very frustrating and failed hunt for the cable, I emailed the vendor. I eventually got a message saying it wasn't, in fact, on their site and to call to order. I couldn't get them on the phone! So. I contacted Amazon to send it back. Then the fun began. It cost me $5.00 to ship it back and, the company refunded only $66.40 of my $88.49 original purchase. Nice little profit for nothing. NOTE: The original order said NOTHING about having to buy a separate cable. Now they have added that fact; don't know if it's still there though. Beware of this company! The device wasn't worth $10. I'm out $22.00 and they have the item. It was a robbery.
This sucker couldn't pick up a single channel; not even one less than 10 miles away. I live in a fairly open area.
This guitar is small, the buttons are very hard to press compared to the standard guitar, and it is NOT A WIRELESS GUITAR. The guitar does NOT come with a receiver to plug into the Playstation, it just has a battery pack in the back. Also, this guitar's cord is at least a foot shorter than the regular guitar so unless you want to be REALLY mean to one of your friends...get something else.
I got this GPS in June 2008. It is very slow catching the signal and very hard to follow the directions. For every exit automated voice mentions to be on the left. I generally don't try to write bad reviews unless the item is horrible. One positive aspect is JVC customer service has done repairs and sent me back while I complained. Even after the service it's slow but works better. Invest your money on Mio, Magellean or Garmin. I used these 3 brands and they are pretty good.
My first unit didn't even wok, so i had to replace it. Second one worked. Not an expensive unit, but sound quality is medium at best. Remote is not very helpful, bulky in size.
The instructions for this device say to turn up the input volume until, about half the time, the LED on the transmitter glows red. Any time the LED is on, the radio signal is massively distorted and monophonic. It's a shame, because raising the volume at the source is the only way to almost overcome the basic background hiss in the carrier. In an open room that has a metal object e.g. a refridgerator in it, there's maybe one place with your head tilted in one direction in which the receiver won't intermittently be overwhelmed with carrier-tracking noise, which comes across as 10 to 15 Hz flapping. One way to eliminate this noise is to plug the recharger jack on the transmitter into the socket in the headphones. Since this improves performance even with brand new totally charged batteries, my working hypothesis is that it provides a metal-to-metal path for the 900Mhz carrier and that overwhelms the free waves--but it turns the product into an especially awkward version of ordinary wired headphones instead of wireless. It's a crying shame too: the basic audio components have what my ears call a fairly flat and even response, giving a nice sound to piccolo as well as contrabassoon and tuba--when sound actually gets through. A pair of wired headphones with million-dollar transducers and a frayed, static-filled cable are not worth the time it takes to evaluate them, and I'm afraid this unit doesn't even qualify as the wireless equivalent of that. I would never buy another product by this manufacturer, as I don't think they quite get the weakest-link principle.
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.
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.
Terrible sound quality. Sounds like the speakers are broken after being installed. The old speakers that were 20+ years old and cracked sounded better than these do.
Logitech has been declining for a couple years in quality. This piece of junk works 60% of the time and is NOT ergonomically safe. As I type this the wheel barely moves the mouse and the buttons work intermittently.
The picture show me one OEM battery Hewlett Packard, but the battery sold is North Parts.I have a problem with this battery one year ago, because the battery loss the charge inmediatly.I am very dissapointed with this product because is not Hewlett Packard
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.
Inserted this new toner cartridge into my printer, attempted to print a project and it promptly dumped its toner guts everywhere. Needless to say I am not impressed. I didn't have time to send it back so I extracted the toner and yield counter chip and refurbished my old cartridge. So it wasn't a total loss, but cost me a good bit of time in cleanup and labor moving the toner and chip.
The good: Amazing small size and better battery life and sound (using good headphones) than I was expecting.The bad: If you purchase iTunes songs, they will ONLY play on Apple equipment (they are AAC format but with proprietary Apple copy protection). Personally, I would pay $2 per song if it downloaded in a non-proprietary and higher bit-rate format. iTunes software wants to manage the music on your computer without really telling you what it's really doing to your files. This is good for a novice user, but not for someone who already has their MP3's organized on their computer. When MP3 songs are copied to the Nano, iTunes keeps them intact, but renames them to random letters. I prefer players don't don't screw with your music! Their intention is to commit you to using iTunes software. The supplied earbuds give a very tinny sound that hurts your ears. With some descent larger headphones, the sound quality is very good. Transfer rate of MP3's to the Nano is VERY slow - it takes about 6 hours to transfer 8GB of music to the player. Windows media player is much better at letting you manage your music on the hard drive manually (i.e. using the Windows Explorer to add/edit/move/delete MP3's) - it automatically scans and updates the library and playlists. With iTunes, if you do something manually (using Windows Explorer) to your MP3's, you have to delete your library and playlists and rescan (another hour) and rebuild your playlists. Conclusion: Apple is extremely proprietary in its operation. This is o.k. if you want to let iTunes take over your music experience, but not good for a power user who wants the option to manually manage their music.
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.
I bought this printer from Target for my daughter at college.She was very happy with it for a few months, when it suddenly stopped working - wouldn't turn on at all. She spent hours on the phone waiting for HP tech support. She was sent an identical printer and had to return hers to HP. Unfortunately, it WAS identical in that it didn't work either. The next time she talked to tech support, they tried to talk her into trading up to a much more expensive printer!
Bag is "designed" to handle a 17" lap top but, they forgot to tell you that if you carry a 17" it will not accomodate the power cord and brick. Found multitude of pockets distracting it was like a frustrating treasure hunt when I wanted to find something quickly. When filled, bag is lop-sided and continually falls over rather than set upright like other cases. Not very impressed.
While the speakers themselves work well and the output is surprisingly loud and clear, the speakers that my seller, Semsons, sent me were not the brand listed (they were d.MUSE, rather than Pro Power), and the cable pictured in the photos and described in the reviews, which allows you to use electric current from a laptop or PC rather than batteries to operate the speakers, wasn't included. Also, several reviews described a volume adjustment on the speakers themselves, but mine had only an on/off switch; the volume could be controlled only through the iPod. The Semsons phone rep said that the accessories, though pictured, weren't expressly specified in the written description, so I was out of luck. My only recourse was a partial refund, but I'd have to pay for return shipping--which would cost more than the [...] item price, so I'd lose money on the exchange. Instead, I spent four times the price of the speakers to buy a standard power adapter at Radio Shack, so my $4 speakers ended up costing more than $20. If you want surprisingly decent portable speakers for a very low price and don't mind using only batteries to operate them, thse are great. If you want to be able to use both battery power and electric current, check with your seller to make sure the pictured cable is included, or be prepared to provide your own electric adapter.
This camera case is absolutely fine if you intend to carry your camera and none of its accessories. The camera has a rechargeable battery, therefore it has a recharger. This case does not have space for the charger. This camera has a single cable, approximately four feet long, used to download pix to computer and/or to connect camera to TV. The case will not accommodate the camera and the cable. If you want to carry your camera and two fingernail clippers, no problem, this is the case for you. If you want to carry your camera, charger, cable and maybe the instructions to your camera ... you are out of luck.
It's amazing that a lot of routers have equal amounts of great and bad reviews..makes it hard to figure out which one is really good. From my experience, this router has been a dud. It needs to be rebooted frequently, and the signal gets weak only 40 feet away. Also our xbox only gets a strong signal once in a while. It has been incredibly frustrating, mostly the rebooting. I am going to write off this investment and buy a netgear.
After using my Ipod for about 1 month I have to say it is far worse than it's counterparts. Most other MP3 players can be used as a hard drive as well. The Ipod cannot. I am very good with computers, but have had constant problems with the Ipod. It doesn't recognize songs names or album names of many CD's. You have to enter it by hand. Now imagine doing 15,000 songs by hand. It's absurd! In addition, after I spend 4 days copying the music it was erased when the ipod died and crashed my computer. I still gave it another chance. I tried copying all the music that I had backed up. Well, I have a brand new generation 2 Dell XPS with 2 gb of random access memory and it Apple tech services, which I have spent quite a bit of time with on the phone, told me all my problems were a result of my computer being too slow. This leads me to believe that since my top of the line computer is too slow to copy a large file load to the Ipod then no computer is fast enough. I have an Iriver IHP and I use it for MP3's that don't need to be converted and I use it like a hard drive, I use it to back things up, and I use it for a lot of other things. The Ipod doesn't match up to other multimedia products. It's not a good product.The only reason why people are buying the Ipod is because it is popular. I fell into the trap. It's not a good product unfortunately, but because all the secondary vendors are making products for it a lot of people are buying it. Don't bother buying it.
My old wire type antenna gets better reception than this piece of junk.
I bought this camera 3 months ago and have used it a few times. Last week all of a sudden the pictures look out of focus and over-exposed. I haven't changed anything or done anything. I have no idea what's wrong with the camera, but given the price I'm pretty annoyed and Amazon.com will not refund my money because it has been over 30 days.
This purchase was a nightmare. First, the printer was incompatible with my page layout program (InDesign CS) when it came to printing custom-size (poster) pages. The jobs simply won't process. One Epson technician I talked to (and there were many calls to Epson technical support) basically conceded that the 2200 doesn't do well with InDesign-type post-script software. And InDesign CS, which comes with Photoshop and Illustrator in the CS package, is not an obscure program. I was able to get some jobs out in Illustrator (cumbersome in page layout duty) but then there were problems with banded lines and jams. It's the worst purchase I ever made.
Ordered a 3.5mm male connect received a 2, had to run around to get a adaptor for $5 more. Then the mouth piece failed. Totally useless for what I wanted.Up side my kid uses it with his X Box.
I got a Mojo a short while ago. Initally I was very impressed with it's specs. How ever, I have had nothing but problems with it. I returned the first one because it wouldn't play half of the mp3's that I tried... it would just freeze. The second one I got seems better, but I still have alot of problems with it. I have numerous audio cd's that it either refused to play, or plays with lots of clicks, pops, and stuttering. In addition, I have been creating mp3's from my cd collection to archive, and I still have alot of mp3's that stutter and stall, or won't play at all. I have tried 2 ripping/encoding programs and 2 codecs with similar results both times. I also tried 2 brands of cdr and a cdrw.I for one, am very dissapointed over all and I will be returning it and trying another brand (Rio??)
I was playing swat on halo 4, in the middle of the map, shooting at an opponent when suddenly *beeb* please reconnect controller. How can this be? Ive had it charged, the light shows green which means charged right? Wrong. My killing spree is over and by this time I'm raging hard because it was the first day that swat came on the multiplayer. I tried charging it on my laptop but the light never goes red it just stays green. Shouldve just paid the 5 extra bucks for the quick charge kit. F***.
Battery compartment, on off, etc. poorly designed. Temp probes have no protection around the area where the cord meets the probe, so its very easy to break them with a little water. This product is a waste of time.
For some reason (obviously some customers didn't have this problem), the other party was mostly inaudible with this headset, and they couldn't hear me well either. Like someone else said about another panasonic headset, it reduced the volume by at least 50%, meaning I was lucky if I could piece a few words together. I tried it with a Panasonic KX-TG2730 and I simply had to toss it in the trash. It was unusable.
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.
i purchased this accessory kit in hopes of receiving the camera bag as depicted in the photo shown as being what was in the kit. it turns out the "camera bag" was a belt pouch smaller than a pack of cigarettes. and the mini tri-pod is about 5" inches tall. i called the distributor of this offer (not amazon) about this and was sent another belt bag that is still useless. i would not recommend this kit. photo is totally deceptive.
dear sir, i was shocked to come to know today that the item was reconditioned.because the info on site where i bought the item was given as new. you owe me an explanation. please clarify.
was listed as the correct wireing harness for my daughter's '99 Buick LeSabre- but it was not! Had to purchase the correct one from a store and was charged $35!!!
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 $$ to waste!
After one year of owning this router, it has gone from OK to finicky to unusable. I now get a spontaneous DHCP release several times a day. I have updated the firmware, turned off any options possible, read all the forum posts and made sure the thing is not overheating. I originally bought it because it supported an external antenna and the reviews were generally decent, but I am about to buy another router just to preserve my sanity. Fly, you fools. Save yourselves.
These provided absolutely no improved reception at all over the cheap fm antenna that came with the receiver. Would not recommend this to anyone...you get what you pay for.
When I opened the box, the tivo was in perfect condition. Nothing was misplaced, and all pieces were there. As I plugged it into the television everything was hooked up correctly but it never started. Out of 4 hours of fiddling around with cables and such I gave up and took it apart for computer parts. I would not recommend this product to someone who is looking for an actual Tivo recorder. I would recommend it to someone who wants something to smash with a sledgehammer when they're mad that it's broken!
This is probably the worst camera I have ever bought. You cannot take any pictures closer than about 5 feet. It has absolutely no ability to focus closer than that. The rear LCD display is just as bad, with no resolution. My $$$ webcam takes better pictures.
This is your typical over educated, book learned, marketing directed, lack of common sense, poorly designed product. Every person at Canon involved with this ergonomic faux pas should be condemned to have to use it as their only document producer for a solid year.Did the magazine reviewers, who gushed all over this unit, actually use this machine in a true business setting? I'm suspicious on this one too.Sure there are some nice features on this unit. But realistically, how often do you use them. I need a multifunction set up, not some over marketed ersatz photo print shop.For starters, the biggest aggravation is the copying design. Did any of the designer/engineers/marketing types actually sit down and work with unit. I think not. Otherwise they would have placed the controls in a user friendly location. There have been times when copying from a catalogue or text book has become a two person job. One, who has to use two hands, to hold the book securely on the glass, while the other person has to lift the other half of the book, then kneel down to get to eye level so they can find the controls and start the copying process. There isn't another option, cause you can't, or at least I haven't found out how to, remove the document cover, so the book can be turned the other way.Turn the machine off and you have to reset your menu's. BTW, has anyone tried to locate the on/off button on this unit? After I had this about two months I had to consult the user's manual to find it, because it wasn't in the obvious place, on the side or behind the unit. In fact I still can't tell you where the on/off switch is.Why didn't the designers ?????, of this machine make the default what most offices use: 8 x 11, black, and fast print. I mean how often does anyone print 4 x 6 photos, for crying-out-loud? So why have this as the start up default? Here's why! Marketing emails engineering, our market research sez the customer wants photo printing options. Accounting emails engineering, our numbers indicate that photo printing uses ink faster and we increase profits, cause colored ink has higher margins, in addition we charge more for photo specialty paper, and that means you guys get a bigger bonus. So engineering sees the picture: photo printing is the default.If you happen to hit the wrong button, and I don't know which one, 'cause it happened so fast, (I was struggling unassisted to copy from a book this time) the unit defaulted back to high quality 4 x 6 photo copying. This is a real draaaaaaaaaag. Because what ever you are copying will be reproduced in s-l-o-w-m-o-t-i-o-n. So you wait and wait and wait, while the image reader, achingly, slowly, makes it first pass across the document, Then you wait, achingly, slowly again, while it makes it second pass for the optical reader to read the image. Finally the print head starts to achingly, slowly print the image. By this time your wondering WHAT-THE-H*LL-IS-GOING-ON? F-i-n-a-l-l-y, I'll repeat, f-i-n-a-l-l-y, the page with the image starts to appear with your partial high resolution 4 x 6 image on your 8 x 11 plain paper. That whole process took about 3 or 4 minutes. Have you ever had a customer standing around for 3 or 4 minutes while you try to explain why you don't know what's happening with the copier. You'll be saying WHAT-THE-H*LL-IS-GOING-ON to yourself, tooAnother design/engineering oversight, why does the optical reader have to make two passes when ever it starts reading. First it makes a complete pass with out being illuminated, then it makes an illuminated, I suppose its reading characters, pass? More time, achingly, slowly, waiting for the copying to start. But now for the upside, once the two passes are made this unit will churn out the image and finished product fast. That, so far, is it's only redeeming quality.I bought this unit because of the new print head technology and the use of individual ink cartridges and the strong reviews from the industry rags. If I had known it was going to be so damm user UNFRIENDLY I would have researched further and bought from a manufacturer who understands their customers needs.Canon you need to have your engineers/designers/marketer's use the machine in everyday situations. Having a great looking, beautifully designed office tool that's defaulted towards the God knows what market, just doesn't cut it when it comes to the everyday real work world.08.06.2011 UPDATE:Yesterday, having one bad day, and trying to use this AIO for some scanning of a book. Out of Cyan ink. Entire unit goes into freeze mode. I'm not printing, I'm scanning and I can't use it. I sat and looked at the unit and thought to myself, I've put up with the POS for the last time. I picked it up and slammed it to the floor, smashed it into major parts. Gathered it up and took it to the dumpster.It was the most satisfying moment I had in my ownership of this printer.I am downgrading my comments to a 1.
The unit screwed up my computer something horrible. I ended up trashing the thing
Trust me, you're better off just saving an extra $40 to buy the next one up. It's no surprise this player's been marked down to the price it's at. It's temperamental, doesn't do what it's told, and it has pretty much no editing features. Did I mention that it can't be tuned into channels 3 and 4 for an exclusively coaxial tv? As if that wasn't the worse thing...The night before I returned it, I was about to unplug it from my entertainment center armoire in my bedroom after the doors had been closed for about 5 hours with the power off to the player. I opened the doors, and the player had heated the compartment up like an oven!! I could barely touch THE SIDES of the player, and when I lifted it off, it'd left a melt mark on my tv. Thank god I returned it before something worse happened.I'm someone who has a lot of patience for sub-par technology because I can still make it do stuff most often. But please, for the sake of your home and your family, I would advise you NOT to buy this product. I'm thinking about calling somebody at APEX, but with the bad reviews customer service's gotten here, I think it would be more effective to tell you, the consumers, so that you're informed before you decide to buy a DVD recorder.
Iogear - Beware - Customer Service HellI bought an Iogear GUC2015V External Video Adapter recently to connect two monitors on my office PC.I followed all the instructions in the manual. I was unable to install this product on my Windows Vista PC after many attempts and reboots taking over 2 hours of my workday.I finally called the Tech Support number on the instruction manual but could not get anyone on the phone after 4 attempts. I finally left a voicemail. No one called me back.The next day I called again and this time someone with a thick Philippino accent answered the phone.For half an hour he took me through the installation process again including downloading another driver. Still would not install.They he proceeded to tell me that I need to pay for an engineering to take over my PC to help me diagnose the problem. I refused to pay for tech support for a problem that is in their software. I already paid $60 for this useless gadget at Fry's.I asked to escalate, but no one was available. I asked to speak with a supervisor or manager, but he refused. He claimed that this was a fault of my computer and not their problem.They sold me a product that they claim is compatible with Windows Vista. But it would not install. That's a driver problem, not a consumer problem.I then told him that I wanted my money back so that I can buy something else. He refused, until I threatened to contact the CEO and complain over the internet. He reluctantly promised to have someone call me. But I doubt that he meant it. And sure enough, no one has called me.If this is the kind of service this company provides, I would never buy anything from them again. And I will warn everyone I know against doing business with Iogear. I would sell their stock short because this company is headed for a fall.
Purchased this for an inexpensive CD player for our baby son's room. Worked well for about 6 weeks... now the CD player randomly skips, makes strange noises, and then eventually stops playing all together. The radio has terrible reception, but that's not why we bought it, so I'm basing this solely on the CD player. 6 weeks is unthinkably poor product quality! Why waste your money?I'm now questioning the value of purchasing these cheap type of products at Amazon. They have a 30 day policy for returns, and as far as I can tell will not stand behind the product. It would make more sense to pay a few bucks extra to buy this at a discount store locally, where you at least have 90 days to wait for it to break! Now I'm going to see if I can get a refund directly from Coby.
DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL FOR ANY REASON. I will never by Coby anything again based on this experience.I bought it. At home it looked snazzy, in black and "intensive, sporty use" rubber coating. The salesperson at J&R; had assured me that this model was "a bit more tougher" and was more appropriate for use by children.However, the one I bought never survived to the point that it would be tested by my child. In less than a week, it simply burst at the seams, and I could see the internal components, the guts. There is no "welding," just badly designed parts, i.e., snaps that don't stay snapped together. The thing just spontaneously burst open!This item sure looks like an example of good design. A tablet, how clever. The picture quality was pretty good. However, it could not withstand extremely gentle, in home handling because of utterly defective manufacture and/or hopelessly cheap, inferior materials. Design or manufacturing defect, either way, what a piece of junk.I am bitter that I had thrown away the receipt and box too soon.I went back to J&R; and bought the heavy, all metal Toshiba SD 1700 which cost $50 or so more than this junk Coby model. Dorky looking, but my, how sturdy! It just works the way it's supposed to, you don't have to worry.Coby is BAD, EVIL, UNTESTED. Never again.
If you want a battery that only works if you plug it in holding your mouth the right way while standing on one leg, then this is the product for you. Otherwise, don't waste your $10 on this and try another brand. You pay for what you get.
My Coby CX-266 works well on MP3 files read from either a SD/MMC card or a Flash Drive. It seems that so long as the MP3 file is around 3MB the Coby can handle it. However, if the file gets much larger that 3MB, the Coby won't play it.Of course I called the Coby helpline. Neither of the two people seemed to know what a Coby CX-266 was. They were absolutely no help. They couldn't even refer me to a more technical person. Next I tried email. As you might expect, I have received no response from two emails.Here's my recommendation: If your Coby works well out of the box - you're fortunate. If you need Coby support for your product - you're sunk. I suggest that you wait for some other manufacturer to start selling a MP3 compatible radio
Do not buy this mouse. The software for it prevents me from using the mouse wheel in gaming. It disconnects quite often, requiring random button pressing, which is frustrating for anyone, much less a Comp Sci major who should KNOW how to fix this stuff.And just this morning, it randomly decided to freeze.Yes. My mouse has frozen.You can turn it off and back on, you can pull its batteries, and the effect is the same: it will not fix its connection to the computer, and most importantly, the never-prevailent reset button no longer even makes the little green light blink. It just sits there, taunting me with its paperweight-like nature.P. O. S.I'm debating whether to smash it with a hammer, or find a Logitech joystick (almost an oxymoron...) and burn them, as well as effigies of the executives who made millions of dollars selling this garbage. I'll send them the video when it's ready. It'll be hard to use Adobe Premiere on the videos though WITHOUT A MOUSE!
This product requires that you first download a CD onto your comp before the computer even recognizes the MP3 player! I downloaded everything 3 times and my computer would not recognize the MP3 player. I spent hours on it! Also, their costumer service line is in Germany and they have no costumer servies in the US. Therefore, no one can help you. Good luck trying to figure out how to use it!
Shuts off every 5 minutes1 charge lasts only 1 hour or soIn short, one with cord would have been better
this worked well for a few days... but then i went to unlock it and the key got stuck and when i tried to pull it out the entire lock fell apart. maybe this was a one time thing but it was kind of frustrating.
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.
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.
The LX710 keyboard/mouse combo has an excellent 5 year warranty but it didn't last 5 weeks. 3 weeks after purchase the space bar on the keyboard stuck in the down position rendering the keyboard useless. All of the keys feel mushy and don't provide any tactical feedback to let you know they have been sufficiently pressed to engage. There is also no audio feedback (like clicking) on the keys that one would expect to find on a quality keyboard in this price range.
I bought this for my cubicle, and while it sounds great, and is very compact, it has no headphone jack for the times I want to turn it up without disturbing others. If only it had a jack, this would be perfect.
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
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.
Before I ordered this mouse, I read a review about its bad surface. I did not want to believe it and just bought the item. After two days, I decided that I cannot work with it. Anytime I touched it, I got goosebumps.This is sad because technically this mouse is great. The accuracy of the laser sensor is amazing. And the possibility to change the weight is a great feature. However, if you are somewhat sensitive to weird surfaces (I thought I was not at all), better choose a different mouse or try it out at a local retailer.I sent the G5 back to the seller and bought the Logitech MX Revolution, which so far is really a great product.
only a couple of weeks and it's broken - skips and scratches the CDs. also annoying, arrived without power cord. do not buy this products. it's a waste of money! volume doesn't work. radio works. that's it. not even worth 1 star
Purchased an LG TV on strength of recommendation from friend. TV worked fine for 44 days. On 45th day, picture disappeared and then came back only intermittently. LG takes position that its only obligation under warranty at this point is to schedule service for several weeks out. Answer should have been "Sorry, we will of course replace it." So, if you're looking for a TV for 44 days and don't mind spending a thousand dollars, this is for you. Otherwise, I would try a different brand.
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.
I had these for 9 months and liked them, but they stopped working after 9 months. It seems like they are a bit cheaply made, so it doesn't totally surprise me, but it's a disappointment nonetheless.
did better with the 5 dollar antenna on the radio i replaced. Not worth the money.
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.
this is my third and last one of these, all three have failed within a year or less, all three failed because of the florescent starter. i have three good black light bulbs if you need one?
This product should not be on the market. There are two films to install and it's imposible to remove the air bubbles. No, matter how hard you tried-i tried to get rid of them for 2 hours-you cannot get rid of the air bubbles. You also don't want to press to hard like the instrution manuel says because it might crack the lcd display, or put one of those color spots on it. Since, it's a hassle to put it on to your screen; i just cut it and put it on the wrist rest of the computer and trackpad.
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.
This VCR has many fine bells and whistles--&quot;features,&quot; they call them. I was glad it had them. It was also fairly easy to install and set up. But I was greatly disappointed with the quality of the picture. At first I thought the poor picture quality might be due to poor tapes, so I tried a variety of tapes, from brand-new commercially manufactured tapes to older (fine) tapes I'd made off the TV. All tapes appeared grainy, with poor color saturation. The reds and dark browns were especially bad. My old VCR, also a Panasonic, which I have used for over 10 years, produced a far better picture from all tapes, new and old. I very rarely return a product to the seller, but in this case I felt bound to. I knew that if I kept it and continued to use it, I would feel nothing but irritation and frustration with the inferior picture quality.
Right now you can find terrific values in flash drives, and can pretty much name your price. So what clearly differentiates different makes and models is the hardiness, speed/efficiency, and longevity of each - on the first two scores this unit is so-far-so-good, and on three, we shall see - as well as the intuitiveness and ease of its operation.The base software bundled with the unit - CRUZER 2 - is disappointing to the degree that it does not operate seamlessly and transparently within Windows XP. That is, it does not allow us to proceed as if it were simply using another hard drive. Besides not being terribly intuitive, CRUZER 2 is also quite limited in capability, the latter an obvious inducement for users to pay up for the S/W upgrade five minutes after they plug it in.For example, among the things you cannot do within the cramped confines of CRUZER 2 is see how much free space you have left on the drive after an archiving session; or partition the drive into subdirectories; or apply differential password protection to different directories and subdirectories and so on and so on - features which competitive units, I have since learned, do provide.
This is feedback on Panasonic. I will not buy another Panasonic product. Our 42-inch plasma died right after the extended warranty expired...that was $1700 down the drain...estimate to fix was $600 due to a circuit board that seems to blow a lot on this model...is that a product defect..there are enough blogs on this problem??? I decide to buy a 46 inch LCD?LED SamSung Smart TV AND thought I could use my SC-PT950 with the new TV. This sound system has a great sound....except for the rear speaker..can hardly hear them. The most dissappointing thing is that it doesn't work with Netflix....I have to buy a blue ray....at least I think that's what the tech support said...he hung up without saying bye.....so fast that I wasn't able to ask him if I could buy a blue ray and still use the speaker. Wow...what an expensive mistake this package was...UPDATE....My son-in-law fixed the problem...took an extra audio cord and plugged it directly from the tv to the Home Theater system versus going thru the cable box. It works perfectly tho we use the TV remote when we watch netflix. Wonder why the Panasonic tech couldn't have provided that simple solution. Oh well, happy now...don't have to spend bucks on a new theater system or to buy a blue ray..the speakers are not operating as they should...but I don't care...front speakers are fine. Still won't buy Panasonic again...tech support is too unhelpful.
I purchased this one because of the price and gigabit lan. I've been using this for 1.5 years. At first, it was occasionally dropping the wifi signal, and I had to restart the router once in every month. I did not think that it is a valid reason to return. Then, it started to happen more frequently as time passes, and now everyday I have to restart it again. More than that, now even after clean restart, and re-install, and upgrading the firmware, the wifi is so slow and has a huge lag to the point that it is unusable. I've read from the reviews that, i am not the only one who have the same problems. Would not recommend.
I agree with all reviewers! The worse is that I'm stuck with a installed sony stereo is a super crapy ipod connection
It has been widely reported and I will confirm: The N key is wider than the other keys (to fill in space) and the mechanical trigger for the key is in the center rather than towards the right where you typically hit the key. This means that half the time you press the N key and you get nothing. This is especially annoying for me as I'm just learning to touch type. I have had it for 9 months now and it has only become more annoying.Comfort-wise it is a good keyboard but it's hard to appreciate when 50% of my N's go missing!
I bought these because I have an HP printer and figured they would be best for the shirts I want to make. I couldn't get them to take for anything in the world. I put the pressure on it, ironed them longer, everything you can think of and they still wouldn't take. Then when I finally got one to take it completely cracked and crumbled and started peeling off before an hour was up. It never made it to the wash, so now I am out the money I paid for them and still have no shirts. Any other brands you suggest instead?
Seller advertised a new Sata drive and shipped a refurbished ATA drive with USB connector and different brand. Seller has not answered emails and I must wait 2 weeks for Amazon to respond.
I brooded on buying the Virtually Indestructible Keyboard for several months. All the reviews I read told me not to do it, but I did anyway.So why shouldn't you buy this keyboard? Simply put, the key touch response is horrible. You can't fly over the keys like you do with a normal keyboard, because they require a lot of pressure to input the letter you are typing. Second, the keys are laid out strangely. For instance, the spacebar is actually two keys instead of one long, thin bar. So if you hit the middle of your spacebar by habit, your thumb will land in-between the two. Also, the backspace button is the size of a normal letter key, which makes it difficult to reach when touch typing. It's just very poorly designed and not useful to anyone who types by touch.However, the illumination is pretty neat, and it does roll up as described. I was hoping it would work out for me so I could wipe it off when I spill a soda or drop a crumb in-between the keys... But this was not my solution, unfortunately. I can only recommend this keyboard to someone who is a "hunt and peck" kind of user, since they will probably be able to focus enough pressure on the keys that the stiff input won't affect their typing style.For the speed typer, someone who uses their computer nearly all day every day, stay far away.
As a general rule, I am not putting my ipod in this case, it has magnets in it which over time could possibly cause problems with the hard drive, fatigue or erasure, you keep these away from your PCs and your ipods... very bad idea. As a technician, I used to demagnetize tape heads with less magnetic pull than these magnets have. I really would like Amazon to simply just credit me for the $6 and be somewhat careful in the future about products they sell and what they list in descriptions, show a little conscience and/or care Amazon !I guess negative stars in ratings are out, Amazon?!I don't know if I missed it or it was added later about the magnetic studs, I really wish this feature would have been more prominent in the description.
It is a very nice keyboard but some of the keys dont work right. The company was great as far as giving me another one but this one has problems too. I don't want to be a bother so I haven't said anything about the replacement being messed up too.
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.
I'm a college student and the HP PSC 1315's cheap price, all-in-one functionality, and compact size were all pluses. That is, if the printer wasn't such a piece of crap.First off, it doesn't come with a USB cable. What's the point in a printer if you can't hook it up to a computer? Luckily, you can buy a generic brand cable for much less than the kind that HP sells and it works just as well.Next, it takes an incredibly long time to install the drivers and software-even with fast and new computers. The CD comes with has a bunch of bulk software that you'll never use. This isn't that big of a deal, but it can be frustrating when you're first installing it.Thirdly, it simply can't print! Even after aligning the cartridges it still prints blurry and "double-vision-like." Not only that, but if it prints correctly it'll give the error message: "The print cartridge has stalled." What does that mean!?And lastly, it will paper jam after every paper is prints! You have to pull the paper out forcibly and then reset the printer all over again, only for it to jam AGAIN! Also, it prints very slowly-even though all I print out are research papers and source code!
We purchased this unit a little over one year ago and have found it to not be a good product but it serves the purpose for which we bought it. The good points are that the screen rotates and since the cabinet we mounted it under is over the island separating the kitchen and dining room, it serves both rooms. It accepts Cable TV which we had installed to it about 4 months ago.Now the poor points (as others have explained) - The picture quality is poor both from the sharpness of the picture and the small viewing angle (both horizontal and vertical). But what can you expect for a $119 small screen TV? It plays DVD's well when it decides to play the DVD. It is very particular as to what DVD it will play even if they are new commercial DVD's. The sound is way too loud when it comes on and needs to be turned down each time. It poorly receives TV channels over the antennae even though we are located within a few miles of the main broadcasting towers for the Los Angeles area. It works well with Cable TV. The TV screen just gave up as well as sound for TV and DVD. We are waiting to hear from GPX as to the repair options, although I expect the repair cost to be near the replacement cost. $10 a month for this unit is not acceptable to us and we will not buy another GPX again. We'll search for a reliable name brand unit with a decent warranty.
I opened this and while it is small and compact (which is why I opurchased it)it only worked once. I opened it up and set it up in my daugther's room. I played her baby music cd on it one afternoon and it worked fine. the next day when I went to put it on for her again it did not work. The cd screen lit up but it would not turn the CD and there was no sound for the radio either. Both my husband and I looked it over time and time agian to make sure we hadn't missed something, but we could get it to work. And on top of it all I had it working once so I through out all the packaging and can't even return it. A waste of time and money. I wish I had listened to the bad reviews this product already had.
I paid more for shipping than the cost of the battery. I failed to realize that the other purchase I was making was sent from the vendor. Should have shopped around town.
I have purchased 2 of these players now. I purchased one last summer for my daughter's room (only worked for 4 months) and then a second one to replace it, as it was out of warranty and I thought the player was relatively inexpensive. The second one I made sure was out of my daughter's reach so that I could be sure that we were gentle with it, and it only lasted 6 months. While the sound was decent for the price, both of the players just abruptly stopped working one day and the only time I used it was for soothing music at night before she goes to bed.
Before I purchased this item, I knew it was probably too good to be true. The FM transmitter looked really cool because it integrated with my iPod mini so well aesthetically. That's where the positive attributes of this item end.Here is a summary of the negative attributes:- Programming this thing is terrible. You have to load radio stations on the iPod as songs and it is a huge pain to set up.- This thing uses up your battery power very quickly on your iPod.- Because this thing works off of the iPod battery vs. a car charger, the reception is terrible.- Changing radio stations on the fly is not user friendly at all.I got rid of this within a week of purchasing it and upgraded to a Kensington unit that plugged into the cigarette lighter, lets you pick the radio station on the unit with a little lcd display, and charges the iPod while it is plugged in.Do not get the Griffin iTrip!
This printer is a worthless piece of junk. It doesn't deserve even one star, and I'd rate it zero if I could. It can't print envelopes, which come out badly crinkled no matter how they are fed, and with text so faint in any font it's barely readable. It cannot print even a single decent page of normal, dark, well defined characters in any font I've tried. It prints most fonts extremely lightly, such that the characters are fainter than draft quality. These problems have existed from the beginning. No matter what settings one makes to try to get it to print characters darkly it still fails to print normally. Samsung replaced the original toner cartridge, but that did not solve the problems. This printer was a complete waste of money. If someone gave me one of these, I'd refuse it. This evaluation comes from one who has experience with various laser printers at work and home. Years ago I owned a very inexpensive Panasonic laser printer that worked great in every respect throughout its life. This printer is not worth a red cent. It can't be used for business correspondence or even personal letters, because it is incapable of producing a presentable page of text; it produces only embarrassments. In fact I always have to make five or so printings of a given page just be able to pick out one that has the fewest extra faint areas. But even the best choice among them is an embarrassment that I hate to have associated with my name. Samsung ought to be ashamed of themselves.
I purchase this item and three months later stopped working. Called BTI and they say they don't sell on Amazon when they do. Would not warranty product. Told me tough. Do not buy from Battery Technology or you will be out of luck.
Crazy. Everyone uses iTunes because it rocks, excuse the pun, and has the exact same features on PC as it has on Macs, but this Zune does not work with iTunes, even on the PC. Doesn't work with my Mac either. Nor does it work in my car which has an iPod connector as most do these days. Not really a viable option beyond some marketing guy's white board. Maybe the next one will address these bugs.
I bought three of these printers and had the same problem with all three. After about 6 months to a year the color went bad. Since I had all these expensive toner cartridges I bought another printer- same model. And the color went bad. So I did the same thing again- and again the color went bad. I now have 3 network printers that will print in black and white- but not in color. These printers are horrible. If I could make it less than 1 star I would.
I use this printer HP Deskjet 5940 on my Mac Powerbook. The print speed and quality is good but the paper feeder keeps jaming all the time with regular copy paper. It seems this printer only likes certain paper (lame). It is annoying clearing the paper jam and trying printing serveral times before printing. It seems like hit and miss with this printer. I guess you get what you paid for.
By far, the absolute WORST purchase I have EVER made in Electronic equipment!The DVD player can't play over half the DVDs out there (and I am NOT even including monoaural which is in excusable.)It overheats in 2 seconds and I constantly have to un-plug and re-plug in the AC to reset the thing so that the sound comes on.Every time I get a new DVD, I have to cross my fingers and pray that it will work....maybe 50% of the time it does.I have another $39 DVD player I got from Target, that works better.Unfortunately it is WAY past the return date otherwise I would exchange this for a piece of equipment that wasn't such an over-hyped piece of garbage.I am STUNNED by the rave reviews people are giving this thing !
This player is WAY too prone to static electricity. It crashed/rebooted EVERY TIME I touched it. I returned it for a refund.
For some reason this tape adapter doesn't play sound on both sides of my car. At first I freaked out thinking that my speakers had blown on one side of my car, but it is the adapter. I tried a friend's adapter and it worked perfectly fine. I wish it worked the way I expected because although I can hear my music from my Iphone, I would rather enjoy it fully in my car.
I bought this particular brand and model solely for its storage size of 1.5 GB. My wife bought the 256 MB iRiver model at the same time. I figured I just wanted as much storage as I could get for the $179 I paid -- my wife paid $189 for a far superior product.Problems:- the program they give you to transfer files from your computer is quirky and designed for the AOL user/lover crowd. It works goofy, it looks goofy.- the power plug and the USB cable plug are so close together that you have to force it to work when they are both plugged in- randon mode doesn't seem all that random- nowhere to tie/clip a strap if you wanted to hang it from your belt or wherever (you know, like your cell phone)- it is really difficult to see the artist/song name as it scrolls across the screen- I wish I could put certain songs into folders so that I can listen to just a pre-selected group of songs instead of just by artist, genere, or album. Instead, I have to create playlists.- buttons are microscopic and might be difficult to use for some people- the headphones supplied with this player are those horrible 'earbud' kind. They don't stay in, especially if you are jogging.- does not come with a jogging/arm strap (the iRiver does)Good points:- Perfect for your pocket (this is where the iRiver falls short with its triangular design)- 1.5 GB!!!! (I have yet to fill it up)- loads/initializes fairly quickly- good sound (but only after I fiddled with the EQ)- battery seems to last a long time. It has an internal battery that is rechargable while plugged into a wall outlet- files transfer quickly- blue backlit display is nice (except for the scrolling words that you can't really read)- feels durable- has a 'lock' feature that keeps it from being accidently turned on/off, or from using any of the buttons- Ultra quiet during operation. Actually, I can't hear it at all- size of a credit cardIf storage is of your main concern buy the Rio. If features and ease of use is what you want buy the iRiver models.
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 actually had two of these units. The first never played tapes back correctly. It would play back in the opposite speed it was intended. (SLP for a tape recorded in EP or vice versa) I got another one and it ate every tape I put in it. You gotta be kidding me! It is just a VCR. This is not cutting edge technology.Dissapointed.
I can honestly say that I want this keyboard...I STILL want this keyboard. Many great features I prefer, BUT the packaging for the keyboard is so insufficient (just a thin plastic bag) that the keyboard takes a beating before it actually arrives to your door. (Mine showed up with three keys dislodged, and didn't function after careful set up--no number lock/caps lock lights to suggest it was responding to either of my up-to-date computers.# I worked for UPS handling damage claims for years, and I can tell you that someone at MS really dropped the ball on packaging with this one! #There's no way that UPS would pay out a claim on this keyboard.) And worst of all, after returning the product--which was admittedly fairly easy--I get an email "Gift Card" so I can purchase something else from Amazon.com. Who do I contact about this? Well, the emailed "Gift Card" includes no contact info, and I've yet to find any way (phone number, email address, live chat, etc) to discuss this issue with an actual person at Amazon.Great design on this keyboard, and as I said, I'm STILL wanting to call one of these keyboards my own. But at this point, I'd only feel like I was really getting my money's worth if I bought it right at the end of the assembly line--but not from any place that had received the keyboard after a bumpy journey... My guess--the reduced price on these beauties is based on an executive epiphany (too late and too sorry) that Quality Control didn't oversee the packaging process! For those of you who received keyboards that actually work, best of luck with your, yes, great keyboards! :-) For those of you still shopping, my recommendation has to be to resist the same temptation I yielded to, regretfully! Happy shopping... ;-)
yes, programming this remote is very simple and very easy to use. It only took me about half an hour to set up maybe less. I was very impressed with how the unit interfaced with everything. That said, within two weeks the bottom of the LCD display started to not display properly and I've only had this product for a little over a month and I've already had to replace the batteries. I would recommend going one step higher! I think I'm going to try...Update: This product is completely starting to fail me completely! It burned through the most recent set of batteries in two weeks and the display is now completely unreadable! As soon as I can afford it I'm going to upgrade. This remote is not worth the money at all!
THANK GOD this was given to me. I thought this was a piece of technology, NOT A CAT that does what it wants when it wants. It's perpetually locking up, not shutting down and usually a paper weight. This just HAS to be Microsoft product with the way the software works. Save your money, tape some CD's to your ears and listen closely. You'll get the exact same result trying to use this thing except that you'll need head phones with this.
It just doesn't work.. Brand new out of the box it wont respond to radio buttons or Ipod controls. Not supported on website. The clock works. I guess I can time how long I'm not listening to music.
Just a word of warning - The product specifications state that this product works with Windows 2000 but it doesn't. I'm looking at the package right now which clearly states that it is only USB compatible w/ Windows 95 or 98. I tried to install it on my Windows 2000 system and it gave me an error which reiterated that they aren't compatible.
This router worked fine for 7 months. Then it would consistently fail when the room temperature exceed around 85 degrees F. Many customer service calls, experiments as they directed, and two replacements failed to resolve the problem. The second replacement worked for a few days, but before the weather got warm enough to tell if it also had the problem, this router died completely, taking the power supply down with it. I finally gave up, and am extremely disappointed. Netopia would not consider a refund. So far, my replacement Linksys is working fairly well, though the interface is awkward, their utility is Windows only, and the router web interface works perhaps 1/3 of the time.
I spent many hours trying to configure the router on my own. I spent another 2 or 3 hours with D-Link support (who was rather nice but never followed up when the support request was escalated). I could not get the router to connect to the internet. It was frustrating beyond belief. I have never had an issue setting up a router before. My Airport Express is plug and play. Linksys routers are always a breeze. Setting up this D-Link was an exercise in futility. I would give it negative stars if I could.I chose this router because it got great reviews on it's speed and range, and I liked the idea that I could connect a USB drive to create a cheap NAS. Most reviewers do comment on the complexity of the setup, so I was prepared to do a bit more leg work. However, I did not expect to waste so many hours trying to get the thing to connect to the internet. It may have been a faulty router as the ethernet ports did not seem to work either. But, I am not willing to risk learning that D-Link simply makes overly complex equipment. Save yourself a headache.
I purchased this product after having bought a Samsung 24 inch LCD monitor for my computer. The monitor is terrific; love it; no problems after almost two months.However, the LCD TV is a totally different ballgame. Out of the box the picture quality was terrible. The color was completely off and the image was extremely blurry. I fiddled with the thing for a week and finally returned it, totally disgusted. I never could get the color adjusted properly, and I tried ALL the controls, even the advanced ones, went back to default many times and started over (which got it back to the way it was when I first set it up). If I got one channel to the point where the color was tolerable, the rest of the channels were unchanged or worse. And the blurry image was just as bad. Even when I increased the sharpness control to 100% it was still blurry.My 25+ year old Sampo CRT TV was sharper and had perfect color and I switched back to that and sent the Samsung one back. I then bought a Toshiba CRT 23 inch TV and it worked perfectly out of the box - perfect color (I'm an artist and I do know color) and the picture was crystal clear, no blurry images at all.Samsung should stick to computer monitors if this is an example of their LCD TVs! (Or maybe I got really lucky with their computer monitor?!)
I bought it because it was priced well and had the HD upconvert feature. Recording was no problem - no issues there. My problems were with playback. The player began showing the alternate language subtitles on store-purchased movies. I could not turn OFF this feature - it had a mind of it's own. The last straw was skipping from chapter to chapter - in random order, again on store-purchased movies. This piece of junk now resides on the garbage, where it belongs!!!
I normally don't enter reviews on products but I guess I need to express this one. After extensive research I decided on this Samsung model based on many reviews here on Amazon and various other websites. I ordered my TV December 13th and received it December 19th. All was well until February 9th. I turned it on to find the picture a reddish color. Turns out I need a new LED driver to which the service tech did not have when making my service call. They need to order the part which will take a couple days to get. So after waiting all day for service I find out I gotta do it all over again next week when the part comes in. Needless to say I am not happy with this TV or the service I got to repair it.
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..
This bag was nice and well constructed but my Canon XTi did not fit nicely inside. There was no room for anything else and I had to take out the dividers just to fit my camera in. When the camera was in the bag without the dividers the camera moved around a lot. I returned the bag.
Perhaps my runs were too long, but this just didn't work for me. The light was still as bright at ever on both ends so don't think it had anything to do with lead size, but rather this connector feels really flimsy, and is litterally a hollow tube with two snap in connectors. The wires wiggle a bit inside them- perhaps this is all that's needed but it would not work with my two 15' run cables.
The device works but, the sound quality is very poor. There was significant distortion and static when music is played at any level.
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.
ver 7.0No, this will not copy copyrighted DVDs. Pinnacle is well knowen for their infearior software. After reasearching this software, it seems to be a rework of a German developers software (I think its called Vob copy) Pinnacle was cheaper than the german ware, so I bought Pinnacle to own a disk and not download of the net. This is very buggy and hit and miss. It does not reconize my external Sony DVD burner half the time. And must reboot the computer a few times. This will happen after succesfull burning a DVD, I will have to reboot. I download the latest list of DVD burners and this did not help the problem.Next I download the newest and greatest version 8. Now I am not having a hit or miss problem, It is just miss. Does not work at all.One thing everyone can count on is Pinnacle dependablity.They have releast another undependable buggy product.What makes me mad is, I knew better than to buy it.
I purchased this TV from Walmart. Big mistake. The audio and picture qualities were extrememly poor. Especially compared to similar TV's manufactured by other brands. After a week, the picture got worse and started to wash out. I returned the Westinghouse and purchased a Panosonic from a much better store. The Panosonic TV was well worth the extra money. And it is easier to hook up too.
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?
the software is some sort of trial version that won't let you transfer more than 5 Mg at a time. there is no other software that works with it.it is really delicate. I dropped in on the carpet and it stopped working!!!
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 wanted an iPod for years and finally bought one. I had already downloaded iTunes and burned 1700 of my favorite songs onto my laptop in AAC format, so when I bought the iPod I was all ready to load songs. Too bad the hard drive failed loading the songs. OK. Took to the Apple Genius who gave me a new one. It died too. Spent hours scanning the internet for fun tricks to try to get the stupid thing to work, but never could fix it. Never actually listened to a song on the damn thing so who knows what it sounds like. Apple did refund my money, but what do I do with the 1700 songs in AAC format? I dread loading all those songs again!
I can't type the key that doesn't work, because it doesn't work!!!!!! (hint), the one located between the Z and the C. Ironically, it worked fine for the first month, but now that I can't return it, it no longer functions. I have never had a problem with items purchased from Amazon, but this is definitely no good. I do have to say that all other concepts of the keyboard are great, but this defect erases all of the good points. I have several microsoft devices for 3 different pc's, all of them are fine, but totally dissatisfied with this one!!!!
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.
I frequently had a problem with the installation and software (it would often crash), but I could usually complete a scan. I made a total of less than 50 scans over three months before the Visioneer 8820 started producing a multi-colored grainy background in color scans and a grey grainy background in black and white scans. Customer support was little help. Over an hour on hold on a toll-call, followed by rounds of worthless email exchanges, and finally a 45-minute on-hold and 90 minute troubleshooting call with their technical &quot;support&quot; guy. He gave in and let me exchange the scanner for a new one.The new scanner arrived and lasted about 25 scans before it started doing the same thing. Don't waste your money on a Visionneer.
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.
IT PRINTS OFF CENTER NO MATTER WHAT I DO. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. I ADJUSTED THE LABELS BUT IT STILLS PRINTS OFF CENTER. FOR MY USE I CAN GET BY, BUT FOR A PROFESSIONAL DISC, IT RATES NO STARS.
I wished I had read all of the reviews for this when I bought mine two years ago. It is worse than a piece of junk because I paid too much money for it and it is useless. The buttons are not easy to use, when I think I am turning it up, I have somehow skipped to the FM radio and cannot seem to get back, other times it seems to cycle through the same 5 songs for no apparent reason. I am still very bitter about spending so much money for a worthless piece of junk - not to mention all the time I have spent trying to make it work.
When it did work, for about 6 months, it lost my music, duplicated music so I had 2 of almost every song, some songs couldn't even be deleted. Then when I tried to update the firmware it just stopped working all together. I tried calling customer service a couple of times and that got me no where, just wasted hours of my time. I asked if I could just ship it out to be fixed, they denied my request and gave me a couple of article numbers to look up so that I could continue to spend my time fixing this product. Just stay away from Zune, not only did microsoft make a poor product, it doesn't even stand behind it. This is one big headache not worth the trouble.
I did some local research and knew what I wanted as far as speakers were concerned. I found a good deal on them at amazon. They arrived and were already blown. Just a little music and mostly all static. I will not trade with Amazobn again. First experience. Last experience.
I've had this player for about 6 weeks. The controls are abysmal. The player freezes up when trying to switch from radio mode to mp3 mode. I have to remove the battery to un-freeze it. Oddly enough, I've noticed quite a few positive reviews for this player wherein the author actually noted the freeze-ups and yet still gave it a good review. ???The biggest nuisance is that when I put songs into the player, I have no idea how many are actually going to play. This morning I loaded about 50 songs on the drive. The player recognized 13 of them. Worse yet, several of the 13 songs weren't even songs that I had loaded. These songs had been deleted a few days ago. When I scan the drive with my computer, these ghost songs aren't even there, but yet they continue to play. All of these glitches have been there since day 1. I would not recommend this item. Even at $17, this player isn't worth it.Andrew
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'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.
Level 1 tech support is in India, when we needed support they told us to open three IP blocks (one in India) for remote management, and to email them the read only password. I thought they should call me back, and tell me what their IP address is (just one should do) and then I'll give them a temporary read only password. I quickly realized tech support lacks responsivness and quality when they told me over the phone, someone would call me back after lunch. It was 5:45pm Central Standard Time for me! They tried calling back at 9:48pm CST my time. They did eventually get in touch with me with references to documents as I had insisted, but it took way too long. We never did allow them access to the box.
this product did not work with my verizon voyager. when i pluged in my headphones the sound only came out of one speaker
Re: Case Logic USB drive holder. I would be interested in seeing any other review on this item. Since there is absolutely no more than a 1/16" space between the cover itself and the two attached pieces of plastic, I have no idea what this product can hold other than a thin card or piece of paper no wider then 3/4"Return it?-- Also a joke. It would cost as much as the product to return so why would one bother?But for the record, this is the first disappointing experience with various purchases via Amazon.
You read these reviews about the cd not functioning after a few months of use; try FROM DAY ONE. There is a workaround with the aux inputs and another player, and I like the sound I'm hearing, but its not a keeper. I tried the radio, and I'm not tuning into my favourite am stations either. If Phillips would figure out and solve these bugs this would be a great little system, but alas it's not. I have much better luck with sony products; phillips/magnavox always have ghosts in their machines. Be warned!
I returned the item - it was defective. J Sprague
I have been using this for years and have found that I can never trust it to keep any new info. Taking it on the road and relying on it to not crash is prohibitivly risky. I stripped out all 3rd party software including avant go and only use the bare basic calendar, phonelist and notes and still find it crashes WAY too frequently, needing a reset that wipes out everything in its memory untill my next hot sync. Much as I like the functionality that it was designed for, I'm sick of this piece of crap and am searching hard for a reliable PDA.Hey Palm! How about making a PDA that is reliable and comes with good free tech support for two years (i.e. try not to put your customers on hold forever or charge them excessive fees to fix your unreliable equipment). If any of your competitors do it first I have plenty of money to throw down.nuff said,grrrrrrrrr
NOTE TO EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS CARD--I reformatted it in my camera and it works fine now!!Initially I wrote:I was very disappointed in the shot-to-shot speed with this card (using a Minolta Xg). The Panasonic card that came with the camera, which I thought would be cheap, is THREE TIMES FASTER than this "upgrade". This card is useless to me as it cripples the camera I bought it to work in. It takes FOURTEEN SECONDS from one shot to the next with this card. With the original card, it's less than four seconds. The claim that this is a "high speed" card is dishonest. This is the slowest card I've ever used. I will throw this card away rather than curse someone else with it.
I had this 12" Dual 2 ohm Kicker Solo Baric L5 (s12l5) wired to 4 ohm on my Rockford Fosgate t10001bd (500 watts RMS @ 4 ohm) and the voice coil burnt out after an hour. When I pulled the woofer out of the box it was so hot I couldn't even keep my hand on it. I would not put anything more than 300 watts RMS into these subs if you want them to last.
You get what you pay for. In most cases. Well, at least in this case. It is fully functional but the overall quality of the sound is poor. Even if it was to cost less than the 9 or 10 dollars I paid, I would still not purchase this product again.
REVIEW UPDATED 9/16/2009 TO BE MORE SPECIFIC AND MORE CHALLENGING.You might want to read the last paragraph of this review first and bookmark the website. I'm not going to say anything you can't find at Audioholics.Maybe I'm being a bit harsh giving these cables only two stars. There's really nothing wrong with them. If they cost somewhere between fifteen and forty dollars, more or less, I might buy them. If you have fallen deeply, head over heels in love with their bright green color with the wavy black stripes and/or you have money to burn and/or love the name Copperhead, maybe you should buy them. But if you want the best value for your money, don't buy these. Sure, they have everything a good cable needs: low capacitance and resistance, polyethylene (PE) or teflon dielectric (insulation between the conductors, as opposed to the bit on the outside that you can see), good shielding, good quality plugs that are well connected to the wires. But you can get all that for roughly fifteen to forty bucks for Tributaries Cable series 3 or 5, Cables to Go/Impact Acoustics SonicWave or Velocity, Berkin Pure A/V, Blue Jeans Cable LC-! or even from AudioQuest for sixty bucks. (That's Sidewinder, with a cool red and black zig zag pattern on the outer cover. I happily bought a pair for forty bucks, but they now cost sixty.)And to add insult to bank account injury, the department of hype and snake oil at AudioQuest is trying to con us. Check out the product description: "solid rather than stranded conductors", "electrical and magnetic interaction between strands...is the most common source of distortion". Distortion? What distortion? How much distortion? 1%? 0.001%? 0.00000000001%? A much smaller amount? Whether wire is solid or stranded makes no difference whatsoever at audio frequencies, there is no interaction between the strands and no distortion. They might as well tell you that there's powdered unicorn horn in the outer jacket to make the music sparkle in a bright bluish manner.Now look at the picture of the cable. See the little red and white arrows on the plugs? That's to tell you what direction the flying pigs are going. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. The arrows are supposed to tell you what direction the current is flowing, as from the dvd player to the preamplifier or receiver. Anyone who knows a little about electricity realizes that's total bs. The current that carries the audio signal is alternating current. That means it flows in one direction for a while, than the other direction. At audio frequencies, it repeats that anywhere from twenty to twenty thousand times a second. What good are directional cables if the current flows both directions? None. And how the heck do you make copper wire directional? You don't. Anytime you see arrows on an audio cable, some con artist is charging you money for snake oil. Hen's teeth. Horse feathers. BS. Wanna buy a bridge?Don't believe anything about music or audio equipment unless you can hear it for yourself? GOOD FOR YOU! Why not do a little experiment? Buy any of the twenty to forty dollar cables in paragraph two. Amazon sells the thirty dollar Cables to Go/Impact Acoustics Sonicwave. (Search Amazon electronics for Sonicwave rca audio cable.) Find a very disinterested friend that you can bribe to switch cables ten or twelve times without giving you any hint of what's plugged in now. Go to a Golden Eared Audio Boutique Shoppe and borrow (or buy with an iron clad money back guarantee if you don't like it) a pair of AudioQuest Copperhead cables. If you have very high quality headphones, and a very high quality headphone amplifier or preamplifier with a built-in headphone amplifier like Adcom, that's perfect. If not, pick a time when there's no outside noise to distract you from the sound of your speakers. Put some of your favorite, most familiar music on the dvd player. Be sure to TURN THE POWER OFF BEFORE THE CABLES ARE SWITCHED. Don't touch the volume control. Even a tiny change in volume is a lot more obvious than a change of cables. Have your friend try to trick you a few times by unplugging a cable then plugging the same one back in. Keep your eyes tightly closed if you can see the cables. Or wear a blindfold. Tell your friend which cable you're listening to after each switch or pretend switch. If you only get it right one or two times more than you get it wrong, you're guessing. If you get it right almost every time, you can hear a difference between the cables. Try it. You're not AFRAID that you won't hear a difference, are you? :-)Want some genuine, objective, scientific information on audio interconnects and cables that is supported by subjective listening tests? Go to Audioholics dot com. Put your mouse cursor on AV University, near the top. Click on Cables and Interconnects. When you've read any of the featured articles that seem interesting, go to the bottom of the page and click on View All Articles in Cables and Interconnects. Don't miss the ones called The Truth About Interconnects and Cables (a loooooong article), and also Top Ten Signs an Audio Cable Vendor is Selling You Snake Oil (see #9?). Try some of the cables/interconnects used in the Audioholics recommended systems, under What to Buy (next to AV University).
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.
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.
Got this as a compliment point and shoot digital camera, replacing a number of Nikon CoolPix models that I have used in the past. The immediate impression was of the cheap fabrication feel: the bad fit and the poor plastic material used. Next in using the camera I am not finding any manual white balance and the camera will run out of battery in less than 30 pictures(!) and 'no', it does not come with a rechargeable battery -so go figure... As for picture quality it quite poor as well and I get the idea that they have stretched the capabilities of the imaging chip way too far when taking 6MP out of a component that is maybe good for half...I would not recommend this camera to anyone, not even to beginners: start with a camera like this and you're not going to grow the hobby...
Sorry to pan these 'cause they sound great and look good but they aren't waterproof and that is unacceptable. I bought a pair three years ago and two more pairs a year later. After the first summer, that's only 5 months outside, one was full of water. After the second summer another was flooded. Both were replaced by Polk but only after a real struggle. This in spite of registering my purchases with them as required. This fall, when I brought them in, two more were full of water. I'm really discouraged as I thought they sounded great. That isn't worth anything if the product is defective and customer service stinks. The serial #s of these units range from 90000 to 130000 so I didn't just get a bad run. Might be ok for Phoenix but useless anywhere it rains. H
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
We paid $600 when we bought this I-pod for our son in 2004. After less than two years use it completely crashed. Of course it was out of warranty. It was never dropped or abused in any way -- our son is an adult who took good care of it. Many others have told us of similar complaints. No one repairs an I-pod, it's too expensive. I think this is a rip-off by a company that promises a user-friendly product. Neither we nor or son will buy another one.
I've tried this unit in two different cars in a wide range of driving conditions. The false alerts will drive you crazy, even on city mode. I find that I'm hardly using it because it's always beeping. When I enabled the VG2 alert, it was constantly false alarming, and telling me that radar may be in use (there's no way there are that many radar guns being used on an empty interstate in the middle of nowhere, or even in heavy city traffic for that matter). My first ticket in 10 years happened on my first road trip using this new detector.The speaker is on the right side of the unit, so it's perfect for the front seat passenger to hear loud and clear. Hmm... maybe it was designed for right hand drive cars? The volume control is very tedious to use. It's the same button as the power, so you have to press and hold it just right or it will just turn off. Basically, if you have it loud enough to hear clearly, your passenger is being blasted.If you're thinking that the SWS feature is nice (as I did) take a look at where SWS is in use. I've driven through alot of places with this detector in use and SWS has never activated.I think I'll go back to my old Uniden Stalker - I have never gotten a ticket while using it and it couldn't be easier to use. It even falses MUCH less than the Bell.
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.
I bought this keyboard to replace the old Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite that I used for over a decade after my new desktop didn't come with a PS2 port. The space bar requires A LOT OF FORCE to press down. As a law student who has to write lots of papers, I replaced this after 6 months when I started getting repetitive stress injuries from using it. I can't get through normal web browsing or email anymore. Sadly, even the letter keys are also far too hard to depress.The free USB keyboard that came with my machine is more ergonomic than this "ergonomic" one, which is infuriating. I thought this would become easier to type on as I broke it in, but no luck. It doesn't break in over time. It's just as hard to use today as it was the day I bought it. A keyboard is one of the few things I would recommend you test out at a brick-and-mortar store before buying.My other complaint is that the zoom toggle in between the two sides of the keyboard can't be reprogrammed to scroll up and down pages.This keyboard is VERY disappointing. I regret buying it.
I don't recommend purchasing this device unless you are either lucky or patient. My main problem with it is simply that it doesn't work; no amount of installation or reinstallation of the drivers (either as supplied or downloaded from the web site) allows my computer to detect the device, and therefore the supplied video capture software doesn't work either. As a final insult the initial splash screen is positively nauseating.
The adapter works but image quality is poor between a dvd player and computer tv card.
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......
Bummer. This appears to be the real Sony battery but it got stuck in my Alpha Camera and I had to pry it out with a letter opener. Do not buy this!
I bought this flash mainly for hand-help use for strobing while light painting during long exposure night photography. It wasn't very good quality, so I returned it.
The DVD Discs did not work on either of my two Sony DVD Players. I have written the Dealer but have had no response. Next time I will buy only from a store and not over the internet!
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 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 have bought this radar 6 months ago it is my first , I am not satisified with it with , it doesnt pick up many police cars except when I pass it and they would be standing giving tickets to others , I returned it to the company to fix it they said their was couple of issues part of it was with antenna and still it has the same the problem I called the company again they were rude and said there is nothing wrong with it and it is the way the police put its radar gun in car so in certain positions in the car it cant pick it up which if true it means the police radar can pick you up while u dont c it except when it is late and this is the issue with this radar as per their own tech which I think is a big minus and makes it useless specially with such expensive price
I ordered the Hopkins 46365 unit since it was recommended along with the hitch I purchased for my vehicle. Upon installation, the LED trailer lights worked but were very dim. The measured voltage was only 3.4 volts at the lights. I returned the unit and ordered a Curt Model 56146. (Thank you Amazon!) The Curt unit works flawlessly with bright lights with the identical installation. The Mercedes has an advanced lighting system and only the Curt Model 56146 worked on my car.
I read the rebate problems some have encountered here, but I still bought it. I recieved a denial from the company for not recieving the "original UPC". I had sent the ORIGINAL and I no longer have it to resend. How am I supposed to prove that I did? Even if I had a copy of it, it still wouldn't prove that I had sent the original. Go figure. My impression is that I'm dealing with crooks, who tease you with the rebate and find an execuse not to honor the rebate. I called them (after going through a maze of prompts on a long distance call) and they promised to take care of it in 6-140 weeks. I'm still waiting.My advice if you're buying it because of the incentive rebate, don't.As for the quality of the product, I can't comment since I bought as a gift for a relative overseas. Haven't heared from him yet.
i cannot ,after double and triple checking and redoing everything, get it work and logitech-microsoft does not answer my e-mail pleas for help
Product worked for one day. Unfortunatly, I threw away the packing after testing it, and can't return it. If you buy this, keep the packing; you will need it.
My choice of this item was my fault. I knew the product was no long being widely sold and the model I selected was out of date and technical assistance was no longer being offered by the company, which is now HP. Also, I had not noticed that the product was primarily for PCs and I have a MAC. The sellers were very gracious about accepting my return, fortunately.
We've tried an iPhone 3GS, 4, and now 4S with this adapter. We're using the official Apple USB charging cord.The 3GS will charge, but the 4 and 4S will not, complaining that the "accessory is not compatible". We've tried this in several cars and with several USB cords.
bought this unit and used it once then the tray jamed sent it back they never receieved unit IF you don't mind talking to every out of the USA then your in for a treat never got a new unit I have to buy another on (but certinly (NEVER Philips)
Don't buy this TV !!! I bought this TV about 18 months ago and have had nothing but problems with it. Almost immediately, I have had to reset the TV at least once every two weeks or I don't get all my stations on the CableCard. The TV Guide rarely works and when it does it is extremely slow and difficult to navigate. Changing stations is extremely slow. Oh..one more thing. The lamp on this TV failed just over one year from purchase and it appears the lamp is failing again in just over six months from the last replacement. Replacement lamp cost over $200 !!! Need I say more about this Mitsubishi WD-57831 TV.Prior to this TV I had a Mitsubishi 35 inch tube TV, which I was very satisfied with for over 12 years. The quality of the Mitsubishi WD-57831 is so poor as compared to the TV I used to have, I don't think I could ever buy another Mitsubishi again. In comparison I bought a Sony 32" LCD about 2 years ago and have enjoyed fantastic picture, functionality and reliability ever since.
I have had the MP600 for less than 6 months. I am now getting a code, U150. This code means the ink cartridge is out. BUT - this is a brand new cartrdige. I take the cartridge out, put it back in and for a time it worked. Now it does nothing for me. There is a code that could be fixed with an updated driver, but Canon won't do this. But if ONE cartridge is out, the printer does not print at all. So I have a new printer that does not work. Just GOOGLE, Canon U150 and you will see the issue is there with no resolve from Canon to fix it.I also just sent my Canon camcorder in due to faulty image screen. Come on Canon - your quality is not even close to 2 Sigma!! I hope my new Canon Rebel does not have issue, but I am wondering about Canon products these days.
I bought this the minute I saw it, thinking $110 was not much to lose. It took me over a week to get it fully working, but even so, I'm giving it 4 stars (if you're a computer geek). One star if you don't know what a router is (too hard for non geeks to get working).While I have read about the many problems people have had with the wireless adapters, I am using this in wired mode.The unit has two pieces of software:1) The Client software is what is programmed into the unit itself. It is burned onto a flash memory inside the box. GoVideo has released three versions (mine came with version 1). You can upgrade or downgrade the Client by creating a CD-ROM (the online tech support walks you through it - very simple).2) The Server software is what you put on your computer. It is the interface that locates and marks all of your video/MP3 files to be shared on the player. The Server itself is not a media player. There are two versions of Server.So, the first thing I recommend is that you go to the website (even before your unit arrives) and make a V2 and V3 CD-ROM. I don't think V1 is even available over the net anymore, nor does it come on a CD-ROM when you get the device, so once you upgrade to V2, you can NOT downgrade to V1 again. This shouldn't be a problem, since V1 is really quite bad.Even with a wired connection, I had A LOT of trouble getting the player to connect to my PC when Client V1 was installed. I had to force a fixed IP address, because the unit just couldn't figure out mine.WORD OF WARNING: For some reason, GoVideo requires you to initially connect this device to a TV via a Coax cable. If you initially connect it to a S-Video or component video, the screen will simply not work. The menu is technically still there, but you can't see to navigate it. You need to connect via Coax to select the output mode you want. Of course, once you do, the screen goes blank until you connect to the TV differently. This operation alone demonstrates why the average person will hate this product. BTW - once you upgrade to V2, there is a button on the remote that cycles through the different output selects. Infinitely better, but hardly intuitive.Once you have Client V3 and Server V2 installed, the box should be able to easily connect to the network.Mine auto-connected at this point, but , the problems began here...I have a Router between me and the Internet, and a hub connected to that. My PCs and the DVD Player were all connected to the Hub.In this configuration, my videos were ALL playing very poorly (pixelated, no sound sync, skipping). I called tech support at least 6 times. They have very flexible hours, and each person I spoke to was different (but all in the USA). Unfortunately, no one was able to even come close to diagnosing my problem.They were more than willing to send me a new unit, but I had a feeling it was something in my network itself. Well, someone at my work got the problem right away. It was my Hub. Even though it was a 10/100 hub, it was operating at half-duplex, so all of my media was getting killed.The instant I removed the hub from my system, and replaced it with a switch, my video worked GREAT. BTW, this explains why you can't even BUY a hub at Best Buy these days. Switches are all full duplex, and cost under $10 per port.So, if you're looking to buy one of these, here is what I learned:1) Upgrade to the latest Client and Server2) If you change the Server version, or the method the player uses to connect (auto IP, fixed IP, etc), cycle power on your PC and the DVD player.3) DON'T connect to a hub - use a switch4) If you're still having problems, Google on &quot;D2730 forum&quot; and you'll get much more useful information than tech support has.
Four problems: (1) the product did not include the 9-to-25-pin adapter shown in the picture; (2) the included driver did not work, though one downloaded from the manufacturer's web site did; (3) I paid for next-day service but waited about one week for shipment; (4) the product has integral female-threaded bolts that prevent use unless the mating DB-9 female adapter is flush with its mounting surface. The unit with which I wanted to communicate it also has projecting female-threaded bolts projecting from its mounting surface. Hmm. Removing the bolts from my unit loosens its DB-9 connector so that's no go. And, it doesn't appear possible to non-destructively remove the bolts from the product. So, in my application, a DB-9 male-female adapter was required. I don't expect to have to purchase an adapter in order to use an adapter.
Benefits:.Good sound quality.Inexpensive.Easy to download MP 3 files.Compact and will withstand a 5 mile run with consistent sound quality.Adequate for cd copied filesDrawbacks:.Really can not handle wma files such as those downloaded from Walmart,com. These all need to be converted to MP3 before you can copy. Their suggested work around really doesn't work. This is extremely frustrating and time consuming. Not really wma compatable like they advertised. WMA files will download but won't play..Get rid of the chincy headphones. Use the ones from your standard cd player..Use is not intuitive. I eventually figured out proper player download settings by trial and error. If you don't immediately format the 1gb flash memory, you can only load about 50 songs leaving 90% of memory unused. You get a sideways hourglass which is not explained anywhere. Means you've maxed out the buffered unformated space. If you format afterward, you lose everything recorded and you have to start over. Another frutration. Instructions both written and on-line from the cd are not very good. Unit was not tested properly with newer users like myself. Even my son who is a respected graduate computer engineer from CWRU (Steve Balmer's alma mater)took more time than necessary to figure out the problems with wma.If you are going to dowload wma files(buy music off the Internet) I would pay a little more($50-$100)) for a truly wma and MP3 compatable player.
its alot cheapter at Best Buy and you do not have to pay shipping, nor do you have to wait months.
I was initially happy with this keyboard. It was much more comfortable than any other keyboard I've used. The keys were very quiet and smooth. It had many convenient shortcut keys which I could reprogram for my own custom purpose. There is one fatal flaw, however.If you get ANY liquid on it, it will be completely ruined. I spilled a glass of water on the first one I bought, and I figured I'd just let it dry out and it would be fine, like any other keyboard. It never worked again; most of the keys did not work. Another time, I just choked on some water and got a TINY bit on the second one of these keyboards I bought, and again, completely ruined. The reason for this appears to be that there is not one solid plastic piece under the keys. If you remove some keys, you can see the contacts inside, so if you get a little bit of water on it, it will drip straight down and ruin the entire thing. Someone suggested removing all the keys and spraying some rubbing alcohol down there to help any excess water evaporate out. I'll try it right after I finish typing this, but I doubt it will work. Seems like a pretty big design flaw, considering the price of this one, and that I've had keyboards for under $10 that you can dunk in water and will still work if you just let them dry out for a day or so.Overall, it's a great keyboard but if you are prone to spilling things, you'll end up buying a new one every month or so. I'm shopping for a waterproof keyboard right now but I'm going to miss the design of this one.
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.
The tape does not stick to smoooth surfaces. I was trying to label plastic drawers and tool box drawers in my home shop. The labels fail to stick and fall off even when the surfaces are cleaned. I must apply contact cement to the label or put scotch tape over them to hold them in place. The labels are probably good to stick on paper but are not good for anything else! Look for something better!
i really like the lengthy cable but i hate the sound quality of this ear phone .It has ZERO BASS.I think it filters the bass in the music and delivers a low bass audio quality.
it took so long to get here I got it elsewhere and sent this one back. my only bad experience with amazon
This was a nightmare from the word go. It arrived scratched, gouged and loaded with stupid content which could not be deleted. The seller only agreed to refund my money after I filed a claim under the A-Z Guaruntee--then lied and said I had not returned the ear buds to stick me for an additional twenty bucks. Steer clear at all costs.
Sony's misleading advertisement states that this is a stereo microphone. It's not.
Q See Quality?????I purchased the Q-See QSNDVR4R as part of a security system complete with four cameras. While performing an initial parts count and visual inspection, the following discrepancies use found:1) The instruction manual was written in French.2) On the DVR: All camera input BNC connectors retaining (4) nuts are missing.3) On the DVR: Both video output connectors are protruding at approximately 85 degree from the case instead on the normal 90 degree? Is this stressing the circuit board? Only one had a retaining nut installed. Where was Quality Control?Bench checkInitial setup was uneventful. After running the system overnight, I shut it down for a few hours. After power up, one camera failed to produce an image. Resetting power corrected the problem. What happens during a power interruption?The DVR noise lever is much higher than I expected. I'm using the system in a private residence.
My husband wanted to record some childrens stories for our daughter's school. He has recorded things in the past but not on a digital recorder. We tried 3 models by this manufacturor and returned each one. Impossible to follow directions. Even went to Best Buy geek who also couldn't figure them out. I think it's an example of outsourcing gone bad. Obviousely what ever couuntry wrote the manual couldn't translate to English. Quite a disappointment. Unfortunately he's back to cassette and microphone...
Anyone who would pay $100 for this device is seriously not in their right frame of mind. Anyone who would actually pay the MSRP of $200 is an outright sucker.Here goes: My player constantly crashes. The library deletes itself whenever it wants. The battery life is extremely short. It doesn't charge as it's supposed to. Sound quality is average at best.I now realize why Apple has the brand loyalty it has.
I thought it would be bigger but good enough ok for the belt for on the go
I own a Samsung 50 inch DLP. It was beautiful until I hooked my XBox up to it and almost the day after the warrenty was up, it broke. After googleing the "shut-off" problem, I found out it is a common issue with ALL Samsung DLPs; which sometimes they can't fix!!! I have no extended warrenty and am screwed.Google samsung DLP problems before buying.
I needed to record a particular call for futur use by plugging the device on my computer's sound card & home phone line.When I try to record a call with Roxio media creator I have a STRONG noise which renders my thelephone recording device usless.I regret this purchase for the above type of use :(
I first got this machine about 6 months ago. 1 Week after i bought it i had to send it to the lexmark manufacturer. They replaced it. I HAVE HAD TO DO THIS 3 times since. I just got another replacement yesterday. I HAD TO SPEND 3 Houres on the phone getting this arranged each time! NEVER BUY THIS PIECE OF SH$#$@$@$@#$
After having may good years with Logitech MX518 and after buying a new computer I thought it was time to upgrade to a game mouse and tried the New G5. Well it didnt take anytime at all for me to realize that was a mistake. The main problem was the lateral/yaw movement was so slow as to drive me crazy! My a wrist and arm was sore after a very short time with this mouse, and of course I tried all kinds of adjustments both with game sensetivity and the weights.I had to bring it back, and exchanged it for the Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse. See my review on that one.I know the G5 has many fans so I will just say mine didn't live up to all the hype. Perhaps I got a bad one.Therefore I suggest you check out some of the other fine gamming mice including the MX518 which I continue to use on my other computer.
This item seems too good to be true, and it is. The resolution is awful on anything other that the built-in monitor. The USB hookup is short and rigid. It won't line up with the port on my macbook, and it hangs from the back of my imac. Something flexible would make a lot more sense for versatility and be less fragile. The shape is also completely non-ergonomic.You'd think by the reviews that this was a miracle machine. Maybe I'm less motivated to rate it highly as it was a gift. Be warned, it's useful only if you dig watching video on a &lt;2 inch monitor. I'd return it if it weren't a gift.
The delivery and everything were excellent but the product did not amplify the TV signal as I had expected. Talking with motorola, We concluded that product was not going to solve the amplification problem.
I wish i had the product to review.... Its been a breaking month and i have yet to see my charger come in.
I've had my X85 for a while and would not recommend it. Although functionality is excellent there are recurring problems getting it to communicate with the PC (I have a Dell Dimension 8250 running XP pro). The drivers out of the box did not work. Installing new drivers + patch fixed most problems but I still have to reboot too frequently. Go to the Dell forum to see all the complaints about this printer (Dell made the mistake of recommending it!). Many, many people have this same set of problems.
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.
Doesn't work at all in two of our three cars. Actually works fairly well in the other as long as you sit the unit right next to the in-glass antenna in our highlander. Too damn bad the antenna is in the REAR OF THE VEHICLE. Also doesn't work on our home stereo unless I put it behind the reciever right next to the FM antenna. The stupid thing only tunes to some of the stations in its playlist so I thought it was broken until I found a station it would tune to and its so clumsy to tune it by playing little songs half way through and then hitting pause.With the right playlist, and some duct tape, we might use it on trips, but I tend to think its easier to just bring a case of CDs since I have to climb in the back of the car to change songs.Pros - thank god it was cheap, and it has really nice ergonomics.
It is not really a review of the discs but rather of the entire LightScribe technology. I am new to this technology - just purchased my first Verbatim discs capable to LightScribing. The quality - mainly contrast (with setting for high contrast) - is so low that I simply cannot understand how this so imperfect technology has survived for several years. And it takes about 30 min to label one disc.
Reformats your USB drive --- make sure you save the data elsewhere before installing it. My unit was defective as it failed to maintain a connection and also failed anytime I attempted to transfer more than one file at once. Tech support was useless --- the rep told me that they're having lots of problems and received no training on the device prior to rollout. Not Linksys' finest hour.
First the black cartridge was the wrong one but company promptly sent the correct one. I got one good page after test page printed, now the black smudges or barely works at all. Disappointed.
I'm a fan of the Linkstations. I've bought a first generation Linkstation for the office a long time ago and was happy with that. I currently own the Linkstation Pro 320GB at home and I've loved it. It was very fast and very reliable. I bought the Linkstation Live 750 GB because I needed more storage and because I was happy with the Pro.But I was wrong the expect the same performance! This version of Linkstation is far slower, especially the read speeds compared to the Linkstation Pro. I compare them by writing and reading various files times on both devices and the Live ALWAYS comes in slower. The most aggravating thing are the extremely slow lags when you're accessing different folders, which the Linkstation Pro almost never did.Linkstation Live has the same speed as the first generation Linkstations, and that's pathetic considering it's got a faster SATA hard drive and should have better tuned firmware.I'm sorry I bought this device. I don't know why Buffalo let themselves fumble a good thing they had going with the Linkstation series. The only reason I give it two stars instead of one is because the print server is a nice extra. BUT it's still NOT WORTH the major speed decrease.
it says for 98 jeep and up and it didnt fit in my 98 the product is 99 and up...
We ordered this online and when we tried to program it for our TV/DVD/VCR combo were not able to get it to don anything. I finally found the manufacturers web site and read through the FAQ section. Sorry but the device doesn't work with DVD/VCR combos. Worthless. We will send it back but certainly can not recommend it.
The Amazon description says (or used to say) that this unit reads MS Pro sticks, but it does not. It reads the Duo, but not the full size Pro (what's up with that??). Amazon provided a full refund. Thanks for standing behind what you sell, Amazon! (5 stars to Amazon (other than the incorrect product description), 1 star to the product).
Purchased in December 2003. By April 2004, battery would not hold a charge for more than a few seconds even after overnight recharging. Useless. I checked the warranty: 90 days. So I'm stuck with a $200 piece of junk that I had just started using.Generally speaking, if a company has confidence in its product, it will offer a fairly long warranty period. If they offer just a 90 day warranty, there is generally a reason why. In my opinion, Palm has no business taking $200 from a customer for a product that they has so little confidence in. So I'll look at another company for my hext handheld. What you do is, of course, up to you.
very unreliable. Has broken 5 times out of warranty, and one time in warranty.
I bought this Panasonic headset because I purchased new Panasonic cordless phones. MISTAKE! It broke in less than 2 months. The sound quality was only ok. I've used Plantronics in the past and sound is much better. I was disappointed that I would only get a year or so use from those, but now that is looking pretty good!
I bought this remote based on the good customer reviews I read, but I have to say that was a mistake. That is why I am putting out the true skinny. So far I have at least 5 hours into getting this thing set up and it still does not work right. I went through the instructions and got it set up through the internet so that it worked marginally, but I still could not get away from keeping the four original remotes handy. I contacted technical support, and they put a setup online and told me to update my remote. It worked better, but I still need my other remotes to get everything to work right. Since then I have not been able to get a response to my emails concerning the problems I am still having. All this remote has amounted to so far is a lot of headaches and ANOTHER remote I have to keep handy. I used to have to deal with 4 remotes. Now I have to deal with 5. What a deal? I will be sending this one back. Four remotes is enough.I hope this helps you make an informed decision about whether or not to buy one of these nifty little units. If you buy one, keep the receipt. You may want to send it back.
Based on the reviews I have read here, I have decided to definitely pass on this product. The wealth and depth of feedback, plus the fact that people DO return to the site to give feedback 6 - 12 months AFTER purchase does attest to the quality of this forum.I don't mean to speak out of turn or raise hopes falsely, but as regards the 90-day Warranty, has anyone attempted to avail themselves of the "Purchase Protection" (or similarly named feature) that ofen comes with a major credit card? These features typically state that that the manufacturers warranty is doubled up to 1 additional year, if the item was purchased entirely with the credit card. I just looked at one of mine (Visa), and see that although there are exclusions, hand-held devices appear not to be excluded - YMMV.Just a thought for those who find themselves with a toasted T|E outside the 90-day warranty mockery offered by Palm.
For those of you who want a quick report without reading the details:Product - SubstandardTechnical Support - Outsourced to India; TerribleCustomer Service - HorribleI purchased this keyboard and mouse set yesterday after reading a lot of reviews about different wireless keyboard/mouse combinations. I charged the mouse for almost 20 hours-12 hours more than is required. I followed the set up instructions. The mouse did not connect and did not show on the screen. I called the technical support hotline after troubleshooting and trying the connect procedures a few times. Warning! This is another company that outsources their support to India and the knowledge of the technicians is abysmal!!! After going through the procedure to connect about 5 times, it was finally determined that my mouse is defective. Their solution? Send the mouse back-at my expense-and they will send me a new one in 7-10 business days.I gave this company a number of chances to retain me as a customer and they took none of them. Spending $100 on a mouse and keyboard is enough of a hardship without having the product broken out of the box and the customer support so poor that they won't even pay to ship the broken product back at the company's expense. I suppose this explains the 2 year warranty which is less than the 3 year warranty that seems to be the standard on similar products.
Please note: the specs on the camera here show it as having a USB output. NOT TRUE ! Per tech support at Vivitar, this is an error in the camera instruction booklet &amp; on Amazon.com product specifications. Only has serial output &amp; no info available on the A/C adaptor also discussed in the instruction booklet. Why pay $$$$$for a digital camera with a high megapixel, but few other features &amp; downloads by serial only??? There are more choices out there with better features for even less money....I'd advise anyone to shop around....Better is available!
Bought this in 2003. Within the first year, blew a bulb and required a new optical engine. (The optical engine is the heart if the TV-set and will cost about $2k+). After that it was a new bulb every 9 mo.+, at $300 a lamp. Thank God for the extended service contract!Finally, in 2007 the ballast went out. After two mo.+ no ballast repair/replacement available. Ultimately, and after some haggling, the extended service contract basically refunded the initial purchase price for the TV.I have moved on since. Lesson learned: never another Panasonic TV in my living room...P.S.: Without an extended warranty on a, at that time, $4k purchase, I'd be severly "unhappy". Thank God, the extended warranty came thru all the way!
Bought it used and it did not work. I have one already, but wanted another for my other controller. The one I have works just fine, so I know it is not the controller.
Ordered product to allow for easier installation of after-market radio in 2004 Saturn Ion Coupe. Products alignment slots did not match up. Need to use a 70-2102, where alignment slot is on opposite side of plug
Bought this printer today. I didn't buy it from Amazon, but instead, went to a &quot;super store&quot;. Tried to connect it to my Sony laptop with no success. Software did not work. Called the Lexmark support line and got no help from the rep. He steered me all over the place, including downloading additional software from the Lexmark website. It still does not work. I finally gave up. Since I can't return it (no returns on opened boxes), it will now reside in my closet. For the entire 5 minutes that it did work, it was very noisy, slow to print and rattled my whole desk. Next time I'll spend more and hopefully, get more.
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!!
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.
We received this radio as a wedding gift 2 years ago. I haven't used it a single time, it's just been sitting in the cabinet. Well I just moved from SoCal to Washington DC and I decided to give this thing some use. I'm sitting in here in a quiet room and I can barely hear it right next to me! Not only that, but with the Bass Boost on, it just gets muffled like the speakers are blown. I mean, what kind of hunk-of-junk could actually be sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond? My goodness. And for it to cost so much without even coming with a DC adapter? It has a DC jack, but still no power adapter? I don't know what else to say, just to spend your money elsewhere.
There is just enough room for the camera and that's it!,the camera strap hardly fits and there is no room to fit an extra battery. Needs external pockets!
This product works just fine but the fan is annoyingly loud. It doesn't have any sort of setting to change the level the fan runs, so no matter what kind of program your running, or how hot the GPU is, the fan runs at the highest level. The only way to turn it off is to unplug the fan from the GPU card. I have been having to open up my computer and plug the fan in every time I run a demanding game and my GPU heats up, and having to open up yet again and unplug it when I am using any less demanding program (surfing the internet, IM, etc.)
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS HP 5610 NEW I PAID $99.95 FOR IT AT THIS PRICE IT WAS WORTH THE MONEY VERY SLOW BUT RELIABLE. HOW THERE CHARGING ALMOST 2 1/2 TIMES FOR IT NOW IS IS UNBELIEVEABLE AND NOT WORTH THE MONEY
I bought these headphones hoping to find great sound quality for a low price. I reasoned that if the speaker was ported directly into my ear canal, I would not lose any sound to the surroundings (as in open-ear designs).This turned out to be true, they offer excellent isolation, and I hear all the nuances of the music. Unfortunately, the size of the drivers negates any advantage that the isolation offers. The small surface area of the speakers makes the music sound very papery. The sound quality is definitely an improvement over the stock headphones packaged with most music devices, but it still sounds cheap and unappealing.Many reviews emphasize the importance of proper insertion, and I agree. Improper insertion yields horrible sound. My problem with these headphones is exacerbated by their tricky insertion. It usually took at least 2 tries to place them properly. I don't want to screw around trying put a pair of headphones on, I just want to listen. I would not recommend this product to people who have difficulty with the foam earplugs available at concerts.The thing that annoyed me the most about these headphones was something that I did not expect. The headphones seal your ear canal from the outside air, creating two separate areas. A slight movement of the headphones in your ear causes the speaker diaphragm to move in or out due to the difference in air pressure. This produces an extremely irritating &quot;crinkle&quot; noise, as if someone were crumpling cellophane. This was the most annoying thing in the world, and it happened *all the time*The positives:Small, Blocks outside sounds, Pretty good bass.The Negatives:So-so sound quality, Difficult to insert, Aggravating crinkle.These headphones are more trouble than they are worth. If you are usually satisfied with stock headphones, you might like this set. If you find the stock set lacking, spend the extra 5-10 dollars and get a much better-sounding pair.
[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.
I'm so mad I bought this. There are many more products worth twice as much at half the price. My router wasn't compatible and to configure my router just to work with the wireless camera is stupid to say the least. shop around for better products. this product is garbage.
Even if you actually manage to get the model that's meant to fit either your 30- or 60-gig 5G iPod, my guess is you'll be sorely disappointed by this thing. I'm sending mine back. It's a total waste of $20, and a total rush to market by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, the manufacturer's chosen moniker for this line of junk is "ezSkins," which means the product has to be marketed as being "easy." So the only directions you'll get are these:"1. Place iPod into ezSkin."2. Its [sic] ez. You're Done."Nope, you're not Done. You're just Had.Your questions will be:"How do I get my iPod into this cheap little piece of plastic? Do the side seams come apart?" (No. It goes in the window part.)Then, "What's this white stuff around the edge of this plastic piece that I guess is the screen protector? Should I leave it on or take it off?"Then, "How come this clear plastic button won't screw into the back so I can hang the belt clip on it? Are those messed up threads really supposed to work?"Then, "Now that I've managed to almost screw the belt clip on and attach the iPod to it, how come it's impossible to get the belt clip off?"And, finally, "Is the screen protector, which is shifting all over the place because it doesn't actually fit, doing more harm to my iPod than if I didn't have this supposed screen protector to begin with?"I'd go with plan B if I were you.
This might be a good product if it had any instructions. I have never had an mp3 and needed a guide to help me along. You can't do anything (like delete a song) without hooking up to the software. The disc that came with it did not work and I had to download form the internet. I bought a "Zune for Dummies" book & it wasn't even the same software.I'm sending it back. It's not worth the headache.I'd give it zero stars if i could.
This was my second DVD Player with the first being a Toshiba SD-2109, which I loved but did not have the ability to play CDR's and CDRW's. After reading the technical readouts on various websites, I purchased this JVC Player for this particular ability. Additionally, the gold finish went well with my Sony WEGA. At first, the DVD player worked fine. However, after three months, this JVC started skipping on DVDs (New and Rented)and as a matter of fact, once, it completely jammed. It made a terrible sound (sort of like my DVD was being completely destroyed) and I was forced to unplug it and replug it back in. There was indeed some damage to my DVD. Now (about 8 months after purchase...I've been lazy about bringing it into a service center), it cannot go completely through one DVD without skipping. I am very disappointed with this product and am considering purchasing a new Sony or Panasonic DVD player.
We bought one of these and it always had a "Phone Off Hook" warning on the printer even though it was hooked up correctly and the phones were not off the hook. Therefore, we could not fax which was one of the main reasons we needed it. After a lot of jumping through hoops, HP decided that the line interface unit (where the phone cords plug into the printer) was defective. I returned the printer to Amazon and they sent a replacement. The new printer has the SAME problem and HP tech support cannot figure out what is causing this. So, the second printer is being returned today. Amazon is great about returns, by the way! I'm really disappointed as a I LOVE my HP Photosmart printer, but I guess it's not meant to be with this all-in-one product. I'm going to search for a different one from a different brand.
I was flabbergasted to discover (to my dismay, after I bought) that there is no cradle for this device. I will jury-rig something, but I find the omission inexcusable.
Worked great for two fishing trips then developed a large black spot about the size of a quarter on the screen. Lowrance makes a better product and has better service.
This radio is a cheap piece of @#!%*&!!! The way it's advertised as a base radio for a sportsman's outing??? No way!! I wouldn't trust this thing to talk across the street no matter trust my life to it! If I had to rely on it in the event of an emergency I'd feel very nervous. Its construction is very light plastic that feels flimsy in your hand. Reception is mostly static. Range is even worse. The hand mic is a plastic joke. I was so disappointed when I received it I boxed it back up in the very same box it came in and returned it that very same day! For the price(100$), I expected a radio of similar quality as the C Crane C.C. Radio. This is a receive only radio but of great quality in the same price range(125$). I was expecting something similar because I have Midland two way hand held radios that I love and they work great? I can't even imagine that the same company made both of these products! My recommendation is to bring extra batteries and use a 5 watt hand held radio as your base radio and leave this radio at the store. Save your money and get an extra set of Midland GTX hand held radios that can be used at base camp or in the field. I've never given a review this bad ever but this product is so bad I thought people needed to know. Especially sportsmen like myself that rely on technology like this.
I purchased this camera because of its supposed wireless capabilities. The camera worked okay when the RJ45 Ethernet wire was connected to the camera, but when I disconnected the wire and tried to use the camera wirelessly, it never worked. I corresponded with tech support at Axis for two weeks. After about 12 emails back and forth attempting to get the thing to work, I gave up and returned the camera.All of my wireless computers worked perfectly. My Tivo wireless adapter worked. My iPhone works wirelessly. I have six wireless devices connected to my home LAN, and they all work perfectly. Not so for this Axis wireless camera.If you are looking for a wireless camera that works, look somewhere else. This one doesn't work.
We had a local advert in our paper stating local stations and 130 directtv stations for [$$$] per month additional charge if you need extra receiver(s) plus [$$$] reimburshment on installation fee.It has been a complete and utter nightmare from the day the equipment arrived. First they sent the incorrect dish after everything was installed and the service was activated. To cancel and go back to cable would have cost an additinal [$$$] plus no reinbusement. To correct the THEIR problem they would have to send out a new dist for the price of [$$$] to get the local stations. After several weeks the new dish arrived and getting it installed took an act of God. Direct TV never notified the installers that the work would be done for free seeing that it was Direct TV's mistake in the first place. After another week they got the problem straighten out. I sent in all the necessary papers as instructed by their customer service department. Signed copies of all the work done by contrators, check numbers Etc. A few weeks later i get a very nasty letter from Direct TV stating that i WILL NOT RECEIVE MY REINBUSEMENT do to they need a copy of my monthly statement. I told them i don't get a statement, it's taken directly from my visa account. They still REFUSE to pay back the [$$$] as stated in their contract.Since these units were installed i also got alot of tiling and freeze framing in the picture. After several phone calls again they agreed to send out new receivers. I just got done connecting these receivers then called DTV to activate them. They DON'T WORK. I can no longer get my local channels. DTV doesn't know what the problem is so a technician has to come out next week and fix it.If it wasn't for the money i had inverted in DTV i would yank the system out! Be warned DTV is NOT worth the hassel. I would not recommend DTV to anyone and i've sent letters to our Attorney General in Connecticut about this company. The attorney General had an artical in the newspapers about the scam that DTV is now running. Of course i read that after the initial installation. These people are ONLY interested in getting your money and have NO intention of giving you the service that they advertise.DTV is a COMPLETE SCAM and the people that work there are NOT TO BE TRUSTED. Believe me this is the WORSE investment i ever made in my life and the problem won't go away.
Pay attention to the reviews regarding this outfit's so called Support - There is none. I owned this product and following a computer crash could not get it to work with my Gateway notebook. I was in sheer desperation but Buslink would not respond to my communications - others have said the same thing - It's true - Stay away. When you need support it truly needs to be there - this outfit wasn't.
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.
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.
We could not get this camera to turn on. I was looking for a cheap camera for my 6 year old daughter. We put the battery in and nothing happened. The battery was very difficult to remove and even though it's a rechargeable battery...there was no charger included in the packaging or instructions for charging in the camera. It is a completely useless piece of junk and we are returning.
I bought this set just before Christmas last year. I got the set on Dec. 28th. The picture was distorted at the top of the screen in the center. An area about 12" wide by about 3" down. During movies, you could almost not even see the distortion, but when watching a sporting event with the graphics going across the top of the screen it was very distracting. I went around and around with Samsung Customer support. I called three times over about 2 weeks and everytime I called the rep said that he would put it in and that he did not know why it did get put in right the last time. While I was waiting on the third rep to come through for me and have a local service person call me, a new TV showed up at my door. I had inquired with Amazon about my options for returning the TV for a new one the same time that I started calling Samsung (Because I would obviously rather have a new set). I thought that I was waiting on someone from Amazon to call me back about the matter. But whatever, Amazon is great, I was happy. HOWEVER, The second set delivered had a obvious power supply problem. It made a hi pitch noise with the set "OFF". And every other day, the set would not turn on and when it did, the remote would not work. If you tried to change the channel(or volume, or press any button) on the TV itself when the remote wasnt working, the TV would shut off. Here we go again. I called Samsung again to find out were I stood with my previous call. When I got the customer service rep on the phone, he told me that the call had STILL not been put in. He stated that "people in here just don't care." I guess he was just trying to relate with me, but this infuriated me. I made him get a supervisor. That's where my opinion of Samsung changed. I got to talk to Stephanie (supervisor). I told here the situation and she was very professional. She called the next day to let me know which shop local to me had the service call. She was great. I called Omege Electronics, the company that services my area. They told me that they would not order any parts before they came out to look at the TV. When I told them that the problem was intermittant, he told me that he would have to bring the set to there shop for a week or so. Thats when I called Amazon. They said that I had the option of a refund or wait till March and they would swap it out again. I chose to have the TV replaced again. Finally, I got the TV, and, can you believe it, the picture has the same problem as the first TV, only not as bad. Three strikes, Im out. But Im sure its just bad luck that I got three bad set in a row. Good luck if you buy this set, I had none.
While the title for this product is technically correct (it is Epson 36x100 Semigloss Photo Paper), when I received the paper it is actually the Epson S041642, which is the heavier 250g paper rather than the 170g. It's still not a bad price for the product, but it is listed incorrectly.
I bought this Sony HI-MD Walkman as a digital recording device. I wanted to record outdoor events as I biked around France.I installed SonicStage on my Sony Vaio. I charged the battery, hooked up my microphone, and started recording. I pressed the stop and the display says &#34;Writing System File&#34;. Huh? It stays like that for 10 minutes. I push buttons until it stops. I reconnect to my PC and use SonicStage to reformat the disk. It hangs, never comes back. I kill it and restart it. I download one of the samples to the disk. That works, but _so_slow_! What is that about? I attempt to delete the files I just put on. SonicStage hangs, the disk spins and never stops. I push buttons until it stops spinning and gives me another cryptic error. Argh. I have had the product for &#60; 24 hours. SonicStage has hung on me 4 times, almost on every operation that I ask of it. The disk has spun endlessly. The error/warning messages are useless. The displays are too small. The product simply does not work well for me!
They listed the 49X and they shipped the 49A(standard capacity), so like everyone else who bought this product, it is really the standard capacity toner that you are going to get. You may get it at a lower cost elsewhere check around.....
The Storage Central Gigabit unit is very nice looking and super easy to install drives (the front plate just slides off, slide the SATA drive in, put the front plate back on). However, as others have noted, it's not really a NAS device since every computer has to have the CD drivers installed in order to use it. It doesn't show up in your network folder and is totally invisible to your network computers, depending solely on it's on software. Besides that negative, it is not that fast. I have a gigabit adapter on my computer, a gigabit switch, and a gigabit router and it took 2 days (really, 2 days) to transfer around 300mb to it. I wanted it to put songs and movies on it and let everyone in my home with a computer use it when they wanted. It's just not up to it. My computer with it's gigabit NIC works great for that purpose, the SC101T doesn't. Again, it's just too slow and apparently does not achieve gigabit speeds from my point of view. I wish I had never purchased it.
I wanted to like this mouse, and have used a similar one from Kensington with great success for years, but for some reason it just doesn't work very well and is a great disappointment. Now I have to go out and buy another brand of the same thing just to get work done! It's way way too jumpy, on any number of surfaces I tried. It keeps releasing the item I've selected too soon so the amount of clicking and dragging I have to do just to get one thing done has been increased tenfold. It jumps the cursor all over the screen when my hand is just sitting still not moving. Very frustrating to use. Can't wait to get rid of it.
terrible. Takes horrible pix - and have tried fiddling with all the different settings. Has a quirk that causes it to freeze up so you have to pop the battery out to make it work again. Couldn't get a sharp picture to save my life and there is a terribly long delay before the picture actually takes - huge loss for wanting to take pix of our newborn.
Mine is in the mail. It's going to be fixed again. Most of the reviews here are full of it! They all sound like commercials!If you really want to know what owning a zune is like before you buy it simply sort this list from worst to best by rating and read 10 or so of the more honest reviews.I'd be surprised if this device does not generate a lawsuit or two before it fades into obscurity.
La compre hace algun tiempo los videos son regulares de calidad vaja, las fotos son pesimas, y gasta denasiada bateria, se que es muy economica pero deberian mejorar el producto
First they accidentally shipped me a different cable. Then after I made them aware of their mistake they sent me the correct cable, only to find that it lasted about 10 days before it stopped working. The wires seem extremely cheap. I understand that for the price I paid I should expect this, except [...] has cheaper cables and I've NEVER had an issue with them.Will not buy from again.
Toshiba has the worst customer support system I have ever been involved with. I have had to send my computer into their repair depot 4 times for the same problem (backlight failure). They refuse to replace the computer. The last time the hard drive failed and I lost everything I had stored in the computer. They still tell me &quot;your only option is to have it repaired&quot;.There are difficulties reaching their helpline. The wait times start at 10 minutes and go up to 30 mins. I've given up on several occasions. Even when you do get to talk to a technician, they are difficult to understand as English is obviously their second language. Several times I was talking to people in India.I would caution everyone reading this to buy a different make of laptop.
If you are unfortunate enough to receive a pair of these, the first thing you will notice is how flimsy they feel. This is not a deal breaker, so you might decide to put them on. If you do, you will instantly find that they are painfully tight but still manage to slide off your head. If you figured out how to install the battery (it actually isnt that hard) and turn on the noise cancellation, you might notice a high frequency harmonic which is almost painful. You will defiantly notice something worse - the noise you tried to cancel. They dont do much better as headphones. The sound quality of the sound you do want to hear is awful, but most voices are intellegable. Forget about music. I've bought better headphones for five dollars.In the end I sent these back and bought Sennheiser HD 280 Pro - Headphones ( ear-cup ) and I am very happy. If you are looking for headphones, I recommend the sennheiser HD280 pro. Passive noise cancellation is incredibly effective.
So I got this through the Amazon Vine program, do note. Thus I didn't pay for it. This is a good thing, as I can't see myself using it. Yes, the arm rest is smooth and nice and won't get dirty like most types will, but on the other hand it's on the larger side.The main problem with this thing, though, is that it's NOT adjustable -- basically it comes with two sizes of stubs that you put on the underside, smaller for 5 degrees or larger for 10. It has a sticky surface that binds to the plastic, thus it's supposed to be a permanent attachment. Therefore not only is it not adjustable, but you waste the extra pieces you're not using (and it comes with an extra one of each size to boot).Another issue is that the instructions are pretty vague, and represent three separate products. This of course doesn't help matters at all. I didn't even realize exactly what it was I had accidentally dropped when I opened the package, as there was only basic unlabeled pictures.So yeah, I can't recommend this thing at all.
We have had the product for 12 months now. We have taken almost 3,000 pictures with the product, and deleted 2,000 of those pictures. This camera just NEVER gets the picture you want. When you press the button, it can take anywhere from 2 to 5 seconds for it to take a picture. The absolutely bare minimum time is 2, and is almost never met. The camera is designed to eat batteries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We had to buy a rechargeable alkaline system in order to avoid going to the poor-house.The smart engineers who designed this camera noticed that it eats batteries too quickly. Their solution was to turn off the camera if you let your finger slip from the "shoot" button for only a moment. If you are fortunate to be saving batteries in this way, it takes only TEN SECONDS for the camera to warm up and be ready to take an action-packed shot. This TEN SECOND delay is incurred when you press the "take picture button". The screen often goes blank right before you press this button.We have used this camera to miss literally thousands of wonderful shots of our twin boys. ...If you like to miss photographs, if you like to get pictures of people looking the other way, or with their eyes shut, or with their body turned entirely away from the camera, there is no better camera on the market for this purpose.We're buying another camera. This one is just too useless.
I bought the unit for my parents, but tested it on my own local network first. The intent was to use Microsoft NetMeeting to connect to the D-Link device using H.323 standard IP communication, something that on the D-Link website they say they support.Despite it being relatively easy to set-up, assuming you understand something about routers, the product totally under delivered on sound and video quality. Video was very grain and did not adapt to changing light conditions very well. And the sound was absolutely useless; very garbled and totally unintelligible. There are no settings that can be used to adjust sound quality.The only positive point was the ease with which Amazon accepted the return and reimbursed the cost.
Don't bother. It is next to impossible to get this product to work. Tried everything (USB, download driver, etc.) and nothing worked - with XP Pro. ended up in the trash.
I have a 2000 Ford Escort and I wanted to listen to the music on my Iphone while I drove. This adapter looked like the best one but I was wrong. As soon as I put it in my car ejected it. I tried it on other cars too and it did the same thing. I would not recommend this product to anybody. COMPLETE FAIL!
Unfortunately the Dynex USB - Partallel converter was actually NOT COMPATIBLE with the HP Laserjet 6P printer.One of the reviews had said it was compatible - WRONG.Ended up in the trash
I've had this lens for nearly 5 years. For the most part it provides good image results. The zoom feature has been sticky on and off since I got it (I should've returned it immediately when this happened). The inevitable happened last weekend when it no longer zooms! I have to push/slide it out (still getting good photo results).I emailed the dealer to see if it is still under warranty. Not happy as this is about a $300 purchase. I'll cope with it the way it is as I'm too broke to buy a new lens. I use it with a Nikon D50 and have always been pleased with photo results.
I've been using the cassette player while doing cardio at the gym. In less than a month of use, the sound goes from non-existent to static to fine. It's still covered by the warranty, but Sony has informed me that they usually replace the faulty players with refurbished players and at this time, there have no refurbished players of this model.
This is an ave. product. I had this for 3 months and the thing stopped working. So I mail it to Archos (the tech support was quite helpful) - and they mail me a new one. I then left for Bombay, India where in about 15 days it broke down again. Of course, expectedly Archos did not have a service center in India - they asked me to mail it to Taiwan. So, I called Archos when I got back to the US. They asked me the serial number - only the replacement one they sent did not have one. So after much headache, they finally asked me to ship it and shipped me a new one. I had mailed them the USB cable, which they did not bother mailing back. It is a 2-way cable - not available easily. They sent me a cable promptly. The third one too broke down and I did not bother to send it to them.The sound quality is good. The headphones they send are really pathetic. To be fair to Archos, their customer support wasn't bad at all - and they were helpful. But the product itself is bulky - the one I had had an 8 MB buffer, which I thought would be good enough while jogging. I was dead wrong. The thing would freeze and skip often and I had to go back to my Sony G-protection CD Walkman. If I had not repeatledly used it whilst jogging - there probably wouldn't be a problem. The thing is also kind of heavy - it is as heavy as a small stone. But my friend has it - and he uses it mainly in the car through the cassette player and sometimes on campus - and he is quite happy with it.In the end, if you are looking for a cheap HD player and are basically a couch potato then this player will not disappoint you; else I highly recommend that you give it a pass. I now intend to buy the Rio Nitrus - it does look like a good product.
Simply put, the cable never worked properly between my video camera and my MacBook Pro... I later tried a Sony cable, and everything went OK.
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.
A word of advice for handspring buyers - BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR TOUCHSCREEN! I had one break while it was in my pocket - literally. Only to find out later that the touchscreen is the only thing not covered by their 1 year warranty. It therefore will cost me a hefty $85 to replace it.Just an FYI. I'm not bitter or anything.
***** 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
the &quot;features&quot; say 0ptical zoom 8x while the picture show a 2x lens.Don't buy anything whose description is not accurate.
Avoid this product. I do some teaching with the deaf and needed a portable DVD player and I thought this rugged one would be up for the challenge. Well, it wasn't. I wasn't rough on it at all, in fact, I'm quite delicate with all my tech. However, this product is just cheaply made. My first issue is that if you pause video for more than 30 seconds the DVD stops spinning which is to save power I assume which sounds good in theater but once you hit Play it goes into higher speed and moves so fast you can't comprehend anything. Yuck! There was a workaround of hitting play and rewind and play again, who wants to do that?! Later, the window that lets you see the DVD inside broke off falling in with the rapidly spinning DVD. Later the hinge that holds the WAY TOO HEAVY battery on the back broke. I bought two of these, one for me, one for my dad and we both had all these same issues. Stay away from this piece of junk. I would recommend any dvd player that has the battery as the full bottom, don't get one that hangs off the back. It's terrible design and causes the device to feel a lot more unbalanced.
Pros: Compact design, control podCons: Sound qualityI picked up the Bose Companion 3 Series II speaker system based on the mostly-positive reviews here and because I liked the fact that the set is fairly small and innocuous.Stupidly, I made the assumption that a 2.1 channel computer speaker system costing this much would have quite good sound quality. The speakers I meant to replace were theLogitech Z-2300, which I've had for about a year. I've had no complaints with the Logitech set, but I was looking for something a little smaller. Based on the strength of the reviews here (and the fact the Bose speakers were $75 more expensive) I expected them to completely blow the Z-2300 system away. Alas, that turned out not to be the case.The packaging is nice, the design of the speakers is nice, the subwoofer is conveniently sized and the control pod, which is essentially a large volume knob with a headphone jack and line-in port, is fantastic. The control pod is easily my favorite part about the system: it has a nice feel and it's easy to use.When I first had everything set up, I started up iTunes and began listening to a few different tracks of differing genres. It sounded ghastly... there was absolutely nothing but the highest frequencies. No mid-range, no bass. I then realized the gain on the back of the subwoofer was turned all the way down.Breathing a sigh of relief, I set it to the notched midpoint and listened again. It was definitely better, but there was still an enormous gap in the sound spectrum. No amount of tweaking that single dial on the back of the subwoofer resulted in satisfactory sound reproduction.The low frequencies are oddly flat and percussive--they have no warmth or depth. The mid range is still missing entirely. The highs are actually pretty decent on the Bose, or *would be* if the rest of the frequencies were present.I don't consider myself an audiophile, but as a classically-trained musician, I'm reasonably demanding about sound quality. My fear is that Bose, marketing geniuses to be certain, are simply pandering to the masses and providing silvery highs and thumpy lows without giving any thought to authentic and accurate sound reproduction.I was sorely disappointed by these speakers, and I'm genuinely surprised at the high ratings they've gotten. Another reviewer has compared these speakers with the Logitech Z-2300 and the Klipsch Promedia 2.1. Funnily enough, I still own the Logitech and used to have the Klipsch set. I'd agree with the other reviewer that, for sound quality, the Klipsch were the best... but I also think the Logitech were superior to the Bose.The only thing the Bose set has going for it is the diminutive size and the control pod. Sound has taken a back seat.
This bag says that it will hold up to 1-2 camera bodies AND 3-4 camera lenses..... BULL! It doesn't even hold my Canon DSLR Camera AND ONE lens! Really?
The camera case only works if you wear a belt-- there is no clip on. The case itself holds only the camera, not even space for a spare battery or memory card. (I've heard the case will darken your camera, but I didn't end up using the case). The neck strap is not useful, it's too long. At '34 inches, if you're not careful you could swing your camera into something and break it. (The Canon Camera rocks, however.)
The DWL-G820 has given me nothing but problems. The unit constantly locks up forcing you to reboot it, but then it loses all of its settings and reverts to defaults. Sometimes it takes 2-3 reboots for the unit to become functional again. My friend bought one and he has also experienced nothing but trouble. I am sure that the problems are all firmware-related, but D-Link has not released any new firmware revisions (1.00 is still posted on their site).The only other issue I have is that it runs very hot - much hotter than any of my other networking equipment (my friend's unit also ran very hot). They could also lengthen the antenna a bit, I think it's just too short.
As a longtime Mac fan I recently purchased Kensington's much-hyped StudioMouse "designed especially for Mac OS X."Anyway, I basically wanted a nice, optical, corded, two button mouse with a scroll wheel.I like the three button design (OS X is the first Mac OS that makes having a right-click option really useful) but I LOATHE the "touch scroll" in the middle. Give me a good, old-fashioned rubberized scroll wheel any day. The touch screen is flakey to the core and doesn't work if you've clicked ON (or even near) a scroll bar, plus it's near impossible to control the degree of scrolling, even with Kensington's MouseWorks software. I find myself scrolling the "old fashioned way" (clicking into the scroll bar and manipulating the up/down arrows with the mouse) 99.9% of the time.There are much better mice on the market, for a lot less. Don't buy into Kensington's "designed for Mac" bull.Though, I will say that one positive is that the mouse worked fine, straight out of the box (left and right click, plus scrolling feature, all operable in OS 10.1.5 with no software installed--only the third mini button did nothing). The MouseWorks 2.0 software (doesn't come with, must be downloaded) for OS X works great but is only necessary if you want configure clicks to different functions.
Beware: you can't just hook up an external hard drive to this thing and expect it to work.You have to format the drive first using the Linksys utility, which will erase all existing data on the drive and render the drive unreadable by Windows unless it is plugged into the NLSU2.That's right: if your drive already has data, you'll lose it during the format. Once formatted, the drive can't be attached directly to a PC anymore.None of this vital information appears on the box, which is very misleading. I've sent mail to Linksys on this issue and heard nothing back.Misleading marketing.Bad service.Dumb engineering decision to not allow a windows formatted drive.If you have a totally blank hard drive and you don't mind the fact that you'll never be able to use the drive directly on a PC without the linksys box, then go ahead. Otherwise, steer clear.One star.
I have DVD player with pal output, in order to switch to NTSC signal I need to see display on TV to access setting menu, Unfortunately the scan rate is different from TV, it can not see steady picture on screen and noway to set it to NTSC. I bought this item for converting PAL to NTSC the results is the same, it doesn;t work at all!
The product did not work when I tried to use it. Beware of their return policy, unlike Amazon YOU pay for the return shipping, YOU pay a res-stocking fee - even if the product doesn't work. This vendor was also slow in answering emails when I wanted a refund. I learned my lesson - buy from Amazon directly, not from places like this.
This TV / DVD Combo is an absolute piece of junk. I, too, have had the same problems as the other reviewers. Within 6 months the DVD player started not reading the DVD any more. I could hear it spinning in the DVD player, but nothing would show up on the screen. So we bought an external DVD player and hooked it up to the television. We thought things were going great until the TV started turning off by itself after just a few seconds.Also, my child's best friend has this same TV / DVD combo a couple of weeks after us and they are having the same problems.
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 now I'm paying for this one to be returned as well, and hoping I have better luck with my third one.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-the French volume setting note mentioned in the review above-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.
I bought this on 9-6-09 and today for no reason it just quit working. We did not have any power surges, storms, and I did not plug anything else up to it. It just quit working! After reading the reivew, I am shocked that it's still on the market.
A friend destroyed my laptop's original charger so I bought this since it was inexpensive. The first cord lasted for about five months before it suddenly stopped working properly. The tip needs to be wiggled to just the right angle to even allow the computer to hold a charge. And forget charging at all. Because of the angle it has to be at to hold a charge, it can't also be charging the computer(not all sides are touching or something).I bought a second one. It lasted for all of a week and then started doing the exact same thing. Oddly, I bought the car charger of the same type as this and it works perfectly. I don't know what causes this particular type to work so poorly.
this product is absolute crap... take my word on it and spend a little more money for something that actually works.
it did not fit my Sony Walkman CD player, too small. Probably my fault, I thought all cases would be comparable.
Do not buy sucks batteries in half hour bad MP. Do not recomendget something better
When I bought this camera I assumed it had flash, it doesn't. It only takes good pictures in certain lighting and the pixel quality is not as good as I thought it would be either. Also it goes through batteries really fast.
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.
The only reason I gave this product a two star in stead of one is because I received it one day BEFORE they estimated; however the battery doesn't work. the first couple of days it only lasted for an hour or so after plenty of time on the charger, now it only works on the charger. This is unacceptable.
This is a warning about i-riverI 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 was looking for something i can use all the time, connect to my home like and free me from having to sit at my desk.This has good voice quality.The cons:battery doesn't last longhave to connect it to a handset so no can do with cordless handsetsno hang up capability from the ear piece, you have to go back to your deskthey have a higher model with a keypad you can clip to your belt. maybe that might solve all my issues but i would not recommend this one to others.
It worked fine for a while but after a few months it said it had no paper when it did, it refused to print off line and refused to delete the printing task. I uninstalled and reinstalled and it was ok for a little while then started the same thing again. If I had spent all the time I've wasted on this printer working a minimum wage job I would have enough money saved up to buy a Cannon.
This part was not the correct part needed to instal the aftermarket radio. Ended up sending back and going to Best Buy.
Key action was horrible - which is really too bad since the feel of the keyboard was very nice. The worse was the space bar, I felt like I had to hammer the darn thing just to get it to register, the other keys were also on the stiffer side.
For me, this signal booster did not live up to expectations. I still miss channels from time to time as I did without the booster. So, use of the booster is no great improvement. The problem is that you dont know if the product will work or not until you try it. Then after you open the package you learn that Amazon's return policy requires an unopened package only.
This cable appeared to work at first, but within a couple months of use it became apparent that something was a little loose in one of the plugs. If I move the cable just right, the colors are almost right and the image is only a little streaky. If I'm not careful, the colors are terrible. Don't bother with this gamble, pay a little more and get one that will definitely work.
I have never used a mp3 player, I still have a cd player. I am in college and I have these two friends, they both went out to get iPods. One of them changed his mind, and bought a Zune. Now, I decided this would be a unique oppurtunity for someone (me) to use both players, and rank each. I asked each of them, and they both agreed to give me one day with each.Zune DayAfter getting the Zune I had a really hard time with the software, one crash, and customer support wasn't worth anything until the third call. Downloading songs onto the Zune was easier then I expected, but at the same time, I had trouble getting songs from Windows media player onto the Zune. The online store is brilliant for Microsoft, but I saw that they, in reality, were using poor business practices. For all practical purposes, that is, just listening to the songs, I have no complaints. Sound was comparible to my cd player. Unfortunatly I couldn't share any songs, no one else I know has a Zune. At the end of the day, I thought I might ask for a Zune for Christmas, as the cd player is really getting outdated.iPod daySoftware was a breeze, which suprised me because my roomate is a cs major, and says Apple is on lower tier of quality. Importing songs was even easier, transfers between programs was a synch. Listening to it was better then the Zune, and the smaller size rocked. I carried it in my pocket much more comfortably. Way better then the CD play, and a better then the Zune. The bigger screen didn't mean much to me, I only listened to music.I would pick the iPod, until I saw the price, then i decided the Zune would do, but it costs just as much.CD player, one more year for you.My iPod friend is pleased, as is the Zune friend. They both play music, so I guess you could say...iPod has the advantage inSmaller sizeeasier softwarebetter soundZune hasnot Apple (though I am less convinced Apple sucks, but there is a reason MS has the market share)bigger screen (for movies/pictures which I didn't test)the brown color, it is cool, the ipod was black and left big finger prints
Plastic is cheap.. I have the entire thing filled strategically to keep it from moving and recently added large stickers to the sides to give more support (I also built the thing well). Its kinda expensive at 25$. Spend the extra money for something better... I should have.
I've owned this camera for over a year and I had issues with it right out of the box. I was looking for a good digicam to replace my Fujifilm FinePix A101, which was and still is a great litte camera, but lacked an optical zoom and was a mere 1.3 megapixels. After a trip to England with the A101, I decided to get a higher end point and shoot camera with optical zoom and higher resolution. Having done a bit of research, I settled on the Olympus D-520, which had just come down in price. I had owned an Olympus 35mm camera which lasted me for several years and was FANTASTIC, so I thought I'd be getting the same level of quality in the digicam. Boy was I disapointed!The first thing that bothered me was the sound of the gears almost straining when the clamshell is pulled back and the lens protracts. I was a bit worried that something was wrong with it, but it turns out that that's how all the D-520's sound when they're turned on or off. My 35mm Olympus had a similar clamshell front, but the sound of it opening and closing was extremely quiet. It also had a metal body, whereas the D-520 has a plastic case. I think Olympus was looking to skimp in the design and engineering deptartments with the D-520!The next problem I encountered was how fickle it was when taking photos. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I miss about 75% of photo oportunities when I use this camera. The lag between photos feels like eons, especially since speedy recouperation is essential for point and shoot cameras. The D-520 is EXTREMELY picky about when and where it wants to take pictures... If light levels are not perfect, or if you're too close or too far away from the object you're trying to capture, IT WILL NOT TAKE THE PICTURE. Period. Once again, you're talking a lot of missed photo ops and impatient people posing for a camera that refuses to take a picture.This camera does well on auto-timer mode, though. Sometimes it's the only way I can get it to take a picture, unfortunately. It offers a 12 second timer, which is a few seconds longer than most other cameras, and you typically end up with plenty of time to set it up and get situated.Nighttime or photos shot with minimal light don't look great. They're not terrible, but they could be a whole lot better. In low-lighting situations, the flash can really tweak the quality of the picture, so you have to be on your guard. The nighttime flash option does well in low light situations, though it tends to illuminate everything in what looks like daylight.Resolution is passable. 2.3 megapixels is probably good enough for someone new to the digicam experience, but over time, it seemed as though the quality of the resolution was degrading. Or maybe that was just my patience with the camera...Some people complain that this camera is not intuitive to use. I'd say that that's probably the least of the problems with the D-520. My 10 year old nephew was able to master the basic functions of this camera after a minute or two, so it's not that hard to figure out. It's just not as obvious as some other cameras on the market.In closing, I really don't care for this camera. I feel as though Olympus could have done a whole heck of a lot better, but it's made me very warry of ever purchasing another Olympus digicam. Now that it's over a year old, the D-520 is quite affordable, but I'd recommend going with a Fujifilm camera in the same price range, as I've always been very happy with my Fujifilm cameras.
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.
Unfortunately not as good as I hope it would be. Connector often gets stuck in the port, and with some systems(ethernet cards) just doesn't work at all(surprised? I was too...) ... i.e. doesn't go all the way into the port. I probably will have to cut the connector and attach a better one.
Unless you have lots of time on your hands do not purchase this router..I never take the time to write these product reviews, good or bad. However, I feel an over whelming desire to warn the router purchasing consumer, I wish I had paid attention to the few reviews when I purchased my Pre-N Router 18 months ago. It requires constant rebooting. As time passes I reboot everytime I logon to the internet, then it started dropping while I was online. As I write this I am connected thru an unknown kind stranger in my neighborhood named Linksys, I am very grateful this person purchased a better router then I did.FYI, have contacted Belkin support by e-mail (no response), the last time my cable/internet provider did a 3 way with Belkin support. We were disconnected when the questions got very tuff and they lacked a proper response. I believe in finding a positive on any given situation, so here is the positive, Technical support speaks english very well. Thats it, that all I have..Good luck.
I have wrestled with this printer for over a year and as the title indicates, I am through with Brother printers once this one fails for good (or I throw it out). I bought it because of the price, networking capabilities (including Bonjour for my Mac) and the generally good reviews. What a disappointment the printer has been. It drops off the network (disappears from Bonjour) every few days, requiring a restart of the printer. It regularly chokes on print jobs that I am forced to send to other printers on our network (HP and Xerox, generally) - where they never fail to print. I tried upgrading the memory three times with memory from three different sources, all with the specifications detailed on the Brother web site. Each time, the printer became unusably slow to print and the built in web server ground to a halt (firmware is up to date, by the way). The printer tears up paper from the input tray on a regular basis - you can hear it wanting to jam as it feeds paper. The toner life has also been less than advertised (for mainly text jobs). As for print quality, who cares? I have been too aggravated to evaluate it. I know this printer has been discontinued (at least from Amazon) but I wouldn't doubt some of these issues live on in the newer models.
quick shipment. Useless product. Needed a ps/2 to usb "signal" converter not a plain ps/2 to usb adapter. was cheaper to just buy a new keyboard for 6 bucks.
This printer was very nice for the first month we owned it - nice pictures with the photo printing cartridge. Then, we had the first cartridge "failure" and it has been downhill since. Nearly brand new cartridges fail, producing horrible prints and wasting large amounts of money. All of our attempts to get help from HP did not solve the problem and now we don't even bother trying to fix the failed print cartridges. They still work, just make awful looking print outs with lines through them. I don't feel like throwing away another 30 bucks just to have the nearly full cartridge fail in a couple of weeks! Remember when HP was a sign of a quality printer? I'm starting to forget too!
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!
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.
Just got the HDMI cable in the mail today however, it doesn't work :(.Tried the same connection with another HDMI cable and the signal goes through just fine. There must be a reason why it was only $2.15. Save your $5 and stay away from this company ("inspire").
DO not buy this product. This is the worst thing to come out of China yet! I am not sure where to start shedding light on this waste of money. Okay, I will try. 1) Made of light weight cheap plastic. I would be okay with it if it were made with a heavier grade plastic bu that is not the reality. The plastic is so cheap that the unit can easily be bent. Additionally, when bent even the slightest bit, the fans start rubbing on the horrible excuse for plastic. 2) Little air flow. The amount of air flow through this unit is almost impercievable. 3) Cheap construction. The unit is made up of an upper and lower plastic cover held together by 10 plastic screws. Between these covers, the 3 fans can be found. The fans are the lowest quality fans I have seen. Also inside, the power distribution board which has the 3 LEDS and the power speed switch. The circuit board is nothing more than a 1 inch silicon board with a resistor. Mounted on this board are the LEDS and a rediculously cheap switch which is certainly bound for near term failure. The power connection is laughable. When I removed it from the panel, the solder connection instantly snapped. I actually took the time to resolder and completley reassemble this nightmare for one reason. To return it? Oh no! To use it? HAHAHAH. No my friends....TO SMASH IT! It is unusable and I would not want to return it so that some other unlucky rube has to deal with it. So, complete destruction was the key! Ohh....do not buy the Targas version. It is the exat same thing that has just been rebranded. I will definitly recomment any of the Antek coolers. Sturdey construction and good performance. I should know. i just bought one and I can tell you it wont be meeting the same gloomy fate as the previously mentioned piece of dung.
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.
1) you cannot see in the picture that amazon provides, but there is a circular bright blue light behind the ipod. Its pretty bright and annoying. Looks ugly too.2) the FM Antenna is very weak. I could not pick up as many channels as i was able to pick up with my old desk alarm clock.3) setting the time is VERY annoying. there are no separate buttons for hours, mins. you just hold the forward or backward button and let the minutes increment by one. It wouldn't be so much of a problem if the numbers went by quickly. They don't. its very slow.4) the alarm is very confusing at first to set.5) the build quality and quality control are questionable. When i opened my brand new unit, it had a scratch down the middle and the circular, blue led that is behind the ipod was not flush. One edge was really pushed in while the other was halfway popped out.6) Sound quality with the ipod is actually pretty good.7) i really loved the feel of the remote. Its a nice solid feeling remote, much nicer then the remote provided by the ihome units.8) The clock first displayed as a 12 hour clock but later on decided to change to a 24 hour clock. i did not know how to set it back nor did the manual mention anything about this.overall:pros: sounds good, nice remotecons: questionable build and quality control, bad FM reception, very annoying setup of time, confusing alarm setup, annoying bright lights, switched automatically to 24hour clock from 12 hour clock.conclusion: i returned it and would not buy again.
Purchased the unit in August of 2011. This past month, in January 2012, the left button began to lose sensitivity. It would no longer highlight text, grab and move files, etc. Pushing down hard on the button and moving it around would bring back a measure of competence--for less than a day. After which the problem would repeat.I checked out the Logitech forums, and discovered that this issue is not at all uncommon with this particular trackball. Various users have even listed the many attempted remedies they've applied, without success. All agree that the only sure cure is getting a replacement.Which is what I've asked for, now. We'll see. In the meantime, I can laud this trackball for its performance...when it works. A shape some flaw in its design or manufacture causes a number of them to cease working, after a time. At least it's still under warranty.
This laptop is a piece of junk. Sony now is not the Sony like it used to be. This laptop has horrible battery life, and slow as hell. I bought the same laptop spec. from Dell, at the same time for my father, and his is still going strong. This Sony laptop that I have, the screen already has a big white line going straight down from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen about 1" wide, so the screen is split in half with zero pixels between this 1" wide defective screen. It's not even 2 years old. I bought it brand new. Never buy any Sony product again.
First, I am a huge fan of trackballs. I am still using a trackball "Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse" that I purchased in 2000 after talking it to war in Iraq in the desert. It still works like a champ. I bought this wireless one to use with my Boxee Box as mouse navigation is really slow on the device. The default tracking sensitivity is so low though that the ball was way to unresponsive. I believe you can fix this with windows settings of the software that comes with the mouse but that does not work for Boxee. Beyond that, I am not sure why they changed the ergonomic design so much from the "Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse". I found this design to be bulky; the wireless receiver is large and the trackball did not feel comfortable. Also I found the button placement to be awkward. For me I do not think my comfort would be improved with more use, it just felt rather carpal tunnel inducing.
I picked up this router 6 days ago and got everything working. the quick and easy setup disk worked like a charm and everything went fine for about a week. on the 6th day of running it decided to reset itself over and over again until i unplugged it for a couple hours. after plugging everything back in the router would turn on but wouldnt connect to my computer via wire or wireless so i called tech support. im not a dummy when it comes to electronics i work as a tech guy selling and fixing everything from laptops to remote controls. the lady i talked to (sharque is how she pronounced her name) was not fluent in english at all, and she didnt understand what the word reset meant... im giving this router a 2 out of 5 simply becuase it works occasinally and thats too much to give personally.
This device is flimsy and cheap. It broke within 1 hour of use. The sound is average at best. The error I got on this CD Player wasn't even listed in the troubleshooting guide.STAY AWAY FROM PHILIPS MERCHANDISE.
Most of these headsets have a standard headset jack. To plug it into the iPhone, you need a converter. I am not sure if the converter caused issues or the headset was bad on its own, but I would NOT recommend this headset if you plan to use a converter plug. During calls, there is a base drum sound in the ear of the receiver on the side of the person being called by the headset phone. This noise is NOT apparent to the caller (who is using the headset).
Dells are pieces of horse droppings fused together with odds and ends jumbled up inside. They're horrific computers and the hideously awful Windows XP makes them crash 24/7.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! It got stuck in the back of my computer after weeks of working perfectly, and, yes, I had to use pliers to pull it out! And it ripped up my USB port on the way out.If you do a quick search on the web, you'll find that it has happened to LOTS of people!BEWARE!
We tried to use it for more professional sound on short video clips. Didn't work after extensive testing and we send it back. it is only good if you want ANY sound (no quality). I could see a realtor presenting a property while somebody is taping 60 feet away...
We got the original lap works fold out desk a few years ago. More recently my wife upgraded her laptop and we found ourselves fighting over the desk, to the extent that the most sensible solution was to buy a second one.A real let down. The new one does not fold open smoothly - or flat - and is very evidently produced more cheaply and from cheaper grade more brittle plastic that 'creaks' when you lean on it or apply any pressure.We're stuck with it now of course, the apparent victim of a company's success in the marketplace. Sadly, I cannot recommend it like I so easily could the original.
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.
The plastic that goes around your head broke after 3 months. The sound quality was fine. I would caution users to be very careful not to stretch the plastic much that goes over your head.
[...]Better yet, spend a bit more at Radio Shack for a system that will handle different size batteries as well. This is a scam for suckers who think there is something uncompatible about one AA-battery versus another; thinking Canon makes a "special" battery only compatible with their camera (ha), they spend more than twice what they should. Don't be fooled.
Bought these to watch tv at night while my wife sleeps. Connection is easy, right, but the headphones keep losing signal (8 feet away). The buttons for tunning are noisy (clicking type). They headphones are also bulky.
plugged it in, turned it on, played a CD fine, flipped the switch to radio and it died. dead. finito. nada. So I had to package it up and send it back. Other than that it was fine.
I don't have time to go into detail, but don't buy it. I know it sounds like a great bargain; who wouldn't want a GPS navigation system and Pocket PC all in one, right? Well, the reason they're able to sell it to you for such a great price is, the TomTom software is bottom-of-the-barrel, and it can literally take up to a half hour for this piece of **** to get a signal.Well, obviously, I should have tried to get it (my SECOND unit, that is) replaced, right? Yeah, good luck with that. HP customer service is a joke.This easily ranks among the WORST purchases that I have EVER made. If you want GPS that actually works, you'll have to shell out and get a Garmin. I learned that the hard way.As for the Pocket PC functionality, it's okay I guess. Could be better though- the screen is unresponsive (I mean, my screen is LITERALLY unresponsive, as in, I can't even use it anymore... still trying to get HP to help me out, haha, yeah right...)So yeah, don't be cheap like me- get a Garmin. As for the PDA functionality... I don't know, get an iPhone or something. The bottom line is, in this case, you really do get what you pay for. (Although, considering the fact that this thing still is rather expensive, I suppose even that isn't true.)
I purchased both a JVC DVD player as well as a JVC receiver (both with dts) back in March 2000. Both products worked well for the first month but the DVD player has been a nightmare ever since. Within 4 months the player was displaying &quot;no disk&quot; despite having a DVD in the player. We tried to call JVC to troubleshoot this but there is no contact number (just a recording were you can find out a service center). When we took the player in, we were told that while it was under warranty, that didn't cover parts, which ran over $100. They also gave us a typewritten page of troubleshooting items, showing that this product had bugs. In addition to locking up on almost every disk within a month of having the item back, it is now showing &quot;no disk&quot; again. Needless to say, the troubleshooting guide isn't working. You cannot reach JVC to go over problems, they don't repair the item right and it is without question the worst electronic product I have ever owned. I think their (lack of) customer service would make an excellent case study for an MBA class.
Like some others, the mic system I received was completely unusable. It appears that other people are getting ones which work fine for the price while plenty of others share a problem with the mic being unable to pick-up sound from a reasonably distance without screaming into it. I think we can safely chalk it up to a build quality issue because the product isn't consistent.
What an incredible disappointment this product is.The copper strands inside the jackets are so thin, it's almost impossible to strip the jackets off without cutting the copper strands inside. And even when you are lucky enough to finally strip the jacket off without cutting the copper strands, the strands are so thin that they do not stay together when you twist them tight so you can insert them into a speaker or A/V receiver... the wires stray out in all different directions no matter how hard you try to twist them tight.Also, Belkin resorts to the deceptive practice of wrapping their middle strand with plastic sheathing to artifically increase the gauge rating without having to use more copper.The sound this wire produced was horrible. I ripped it all out of my walls right after installation and went with Monoprice cable and it was huge difference.Stay away from Belkin PureAV speaker wire... it's useless! Try Monoprice's speaker wire... it's half the price and three times the quality. I uploaded a photo comparison to the customer images area for this listing.
OK, so the product is easy to hook up and does function well with music. My purpose for purchasing the system was to watch TV shows and movies that are loaded on my ipod on my LCD TV. The problem (as others have complained about) is that the on screen navigation does not work for the TV shows and movies. My different categories do show up on the on-screen navigation, but only a couple of the TV shows (the same shows) show up under each of the categories. I sent DLO a detailed description of what was happening and there reply was, "Unfortunately, this concern is currently being addressed with our product development team and not further information is available at this time.Please look to the support website periodically for further information as it is ascertained."In other words, they are aware that the product does not function as advertised and maybe someday they will actually be able to make it work (or maybe not!).I am dissappointed in the product and very dissappointed in the customer service. I would not recommend this product for the price.
This was my second Nomad Jukebox, and I should have learned after the first one. The first was a 10GB player that I bought in June of 03. It lasted EXACTLY 6 months before freezing up on me. No amount of tech support would bring it back to life. I said, well, I guess i will just spend the extra cash and get an ipod.The low price of the Nomad 30GB seduced me. I picked one up instead of the pod, and I loved it, for about 6 months. Then the headphone jack stopped working. Luckily, this time I got the service plan, so when my refund check arrives, I am off to buy... an Ipod.
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.
I was warned by a friend who is knowledgeable about digital photography to avoid Kodak products at all costs - I though he was exaggerating!I received the package in good condition with no signs of damage or rough handling. I opened the package and followed the instructions, the camera took a total of 4 pictures and quit! I repacked it and sent it back the same day.The folks at Kodak should be ashamed at the quality of their products. Take my advice and don't be played for a chump. DON'T BUY KODAK.
this item did not work as advertised, the image was bad and after i removed item and image was bad same way. I returned this item to amazon for full refund, wasted my time for nothing. thanks Motorola for making such bad signal booster.
I ordered four boxes. One corner of the first box was slightly damaged, but I used them anyway. A month later when I opened the others boxes, the same corner was severely damaged (about 1/2"). By that time the return period had expired.
Each day work worsts. Really I think I was rip my money. If I could return it I would. But just only 30 days to return.
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.
I bought the Wireless Pre-N Router to use with my PDA. Most of the time it wouldnt even connect with the pda becuase it it would hang on the getting an IP. Even with no security or Access Control. When it did connect, I did notice a bit of a difference in speed and range. But it seems that this router is not very backwards compatible with 802.11b.The DHCP Client Tables would not update and my computer (wired) never even showed up in the tables. I have never spent all day trying to get a network to run right. This piece of junk is going back.
At first glance, the P421 appears to be a well-made progressive scan DVD player at a very attractive price. But don't be seduced by its handsome front panel or sale prices that seem too good to be true. Believe me, this player is not a good buy at any price!The picture and sound quality are fine, but the scan speed is awful! The unit only responds to the remote controls (two are provided) when it feels like it, so you are forced to push the same buttons over and over again before it finally wakes up. This problem is so frustrating that it quickly negates any positive qualities this player may have.After watching just one DVD, I packed it up and returned it for a refund. Spare yourself the aggravation. You can do MUCH better than this for just a few dollars more!
The first one skipped (the 45sec anti-skip was defective). Amazon was great, they sent a second one, but that one would not play MP3 on CD-RW's.
I have ordered two of these one for myself and one as a gift. When I received mine (back in september) the remote did not work out of the box. I contacted the seller right away and they shipped me a new one. The new one worked fine so I saw this as an isolated incident and all was fine. In late october I ordered another for a christmas gift for my daughter and I presented it on thanksgiving due to our visitation agreement. she has just tried it for the fist time out of the box and again the remote does not work (strike 2 against the product) this time the seller will not provide a replacement or return due to a 14 day return policy. this is not customer friendly for holliday shopping nor is it decent product support. So before you purchase, carefully review the return policy!!
The Software (both released and updated off the web site) wouldn't install on Windows 2000. The tech support is by email, and is miserable (2-day response time). Followed the directions given me by tech support, and broke Windows so badly had to reinstall a &quot;clean&quot; copy (which trashed all my other programs, which then had to be reinstalled). Two days wasted fixing my machine.
Great drive with no problems, but I apparently lacks manufacturing quality. I have used this drive for a little more than 2 years as a primary drive. Last weeks it just failed. This was a major hassle because I had my operating system installed on it. My second drive that came with my computer (Gateway) still works after four years. I won't buy Maxtor drives again.
Got my first GPS for Christmas... and the TOM TOM 1 3rd Edition is a VERY poor unit. Their choice of TeleAtlas mapping is very weak (doesn't even show many of the streets and a major 35 year old mall here in Bangor, Maine. Even after buying the $50 regional map for the northest...no improvement. Add to this the frequent 'White Screen of Death' (I read of this in chatgroups, but didn't listen).... no contest: Trade it in for Garmin. The Garmin 350 took me right to my doorstep, with instant recalculations when I intentionally took a wrong turn. The Garmin 260 might be a less costly substitute, but either way..... avoid the TOM TOM. If Santa had used TOMTOM this Christmas, he'd still be blindly circling the North Pole.
I do not recommend this telephone recorder for purchase. It's stopped to recorder for no reason.Unfortunately I lost very important telephone conversation with my business partner because telephone recorder stopped to record. Cost me a lot of money. I think product was new one at least I bought it as a new.
I've had this and the similar DRD450RG for about a month. They are decent receivers, but both come with the same remote that has the distinction of being the worst-designed remote I have ever owned. They are unintuitive, unforgiving when you make a mistake (rather than allowing you to go back one level, you are dumped back to the top), and some basic functions are impossible to figure out without referring to the manual. The receiver is also rather slow to respond to the remote, compared to a Hughes DirecTV receiver I have also used.
I am having exactly the same issue as some others with a dell dimension and a wg311 Netgear card. I get the same "NMI: Parity Check / Memory Parity Error", hardware malfunction blue screen on shutdown. When I remove the card the computer shuts down normally. With the card installed, I always get the blue screen on shut down. This is completely reproducible and consistent.I just got off the phone with Dell technical support and spoke to "Dhocz".I was told that Dell Dimension is not compatible with this Netgear card.I don't know what else to say, but I'm P.O.ed. She said to call Dell sales department and they would be happy to sell me a compatible card.If I were Netgear, I'd be a little worried or at least offended since Dell has such a large market share.
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 know I am the one at fault but I thought that the 2X meant that I was getting two disks. When I got the package in the mail, I thought there was a mistake but the 2X meant the write speed I guess, (which is 1-4X).
I wish I would have read these reviews before I purchased this piece of junk. I had problems like all the others. I called customer service and they wanted me to send them my new unit and they would send a refurbished one. I was lucky that I purchased mine from QVC and I sent it back for a full refund. I am trying an RCA model from Walmart now.
It takes them over a month to ship this item even though they say it is in stock. You also cannot cancel this order you have to request them to cancel!!!!!!
The receiver itself is of good quality, and I had no issues with installation scheduling. However, the receiver completely stopped working 5 months after purchase - frozen video, couldn't power off, etc. My local (authorized) Hughes repair center had the unit for 30 days before being informed by Hughes that the needed replacement motherboard was 'unavailable' - with no date available.After a couple of long sessions with Hughes support, I was shipped an 'advance replacement' unit - which requires you to give a credit card number as security until they receive your broken unit. We'll see if this one holds up....
I only bought this machine because it has 4 hour recording capability. That's the only thing going for it with me. Theauto tracking causes more trouble than its worth. There's a dreadful hum with my prerecorded tapes, worse with some than others. It also chews tapes-they were both T-160s but this thing's predecessor an RCA-ProScan that I had for over 7 years before it went the way of all good things never did that no matter what brand of tape I put in
I just picked up a pair of these, and i could not disagree more with the other reviews.The size and shape made them horribly uncomfortable to put into my ear, and the sound quality was like listening to my music through a tin can on a string.It seems fairly obvious that most of these reviewers are casual music listeners, or partially deaf, because these phones get no bass whatsoever. If you are looking for a pair of throwaway headphones, get a cheaper pair; if you are going to bother spending $10 on headphones, look elsewhere.
The cable was represented as fitting the cannon scanner purchased on same order, it does not. Please replace with correct type cable.R L Fisher 1255 B Mine Road, Tracy City, TN 37387.Will return wrong item at your expence, send prepaid label
I have been in the automotive security industry for close to30years. I have been writing technical and marketing magazine columns about automotive alarm products for more than 17 years. I even consult to car manufacturers on this subject. I devoted my life to this industry and have done much research on the Bulldog product as a result of a civil court case for which I was an expert witness.Regarding the 4-button transmitter supplied with this product I performed an analysis on it and found that if it was dropped on a floor that it would fly apart almost 50% of the time. This happens because the manufacturer refuses to use a screw to hold the case halves together even though they are aware of the problem. By not using a screw its faster to assemble. I have tested countless auto alarm products over the years for the magazines but this one takes the cake so to speak. There is a very good reason why Bulldog insists that the warranty card be returned within 5 days of purchase. They rely on the time delay that many people may encounter before they have the opportunity or have found the talent to perform the installation. This product has no function that will prevent the thief from starting the car and if the interior light ever burns out or is just turned off the alarm will not trigger in many cases. Any true professional installer will have nothing to do with this unit.Another example of the poor engineering on this product is the siren case thatalso houses the printed circuit board that controls that controls the alarm. It does not have a weather resistant housing to keep out the elements from getting to the circuit board and getting it wet which will ruin its performance. This could be cured by properly engineered siren housing, but that costs money. I answer many auto theft related questions on the internet for insure and help people with disappointments when their alarms are not installed properly or they are fooled into purchasing a poor quality product, no matter what the cost.Barnet Fagel
Unlike many reviewers, I had no real issue with the installation process. I have installed many Linksys products on my wireless network, and a few minutes of reading on the Linksys community forum revealed a good user install tutorial that worked just fine. I was up and running in minutes.The problem is that the quality of sound coming from the Music Bridge blows! I had the unit sitting less than 30 feet from my router and was experiencing a large number of drop-outs, not to mention the fact that the music sounded like it was coming from under water. I know I have the most recent firmware, etc.Many user forum comments indicate that one problem is network traffic. Hello!?!? If this product cannot work while my home network has other traffic then what good is it?I am not even going to bother with further trouble shooting. I wanted to give this unit a try because it was cheap and I have all Linksys gear already.I have been down this path with other Linksys products, and typically if their product does not work out of the box then no amount of tweaking will really solve the problem. I am going to return this unit and go with one of the Logitech wireless solutions, which use a direct wireless connection (not through your home network) and have better reviews.
I don't need to beat a dead horse with this review, but it's important for buyers to know the following:1. Linksys has sub-par tech support. Hold times averaged over an hour the few times I called.2. Setup procedures are difficult for those who aren't completely conversant in network setup...I have set up a few home networks before and I spent more time setting this up than three other networks combined.3. THIS UNIT DOES NOT SUPPORT MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS (which are VERY common these days) and there is no indication on the package or in the marketing to reveal this.I had to return the unit after six hours of trying to make it work.Tread lightly.
This was a painful experience from beginning to end. The software install took forever, and when it finally did go right, everything started to go wrong. I was getting max 4 frames per second. It looked like crap. The software itself was unintuitive and bulky. I'm running this on a p4 2.24 usb2 1 gig ram, 300gig hd space(windows xp sp2). This product is unacceptably bad. This is getting returned. If you don't believe me, just do some research on the internet. You'll find all kinds of people having all kinds of issues. Save yourself the hassle. It's not worth it.
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.
I bought this fully aware that the batteries cannot be replaced by the owner - you have to mail it to Palm, who for a mere $125 will replace it. But I figured the battery would last a long time. Wrong. It lasted four months, then died. I'd say that is a fatal flaw.The competition lets you put in a new battery yourself, so I'd recommend looking into some other product that lets you do that.
These headphones deliver surprisingly good sound for the price, and the noise cancelling works well. (There's the slight hiss when the noise cancelling is active, but this occurs with all noise cancelling headphones to one degree or another.) Long battery life, too.But the cables are way too short. At 6'+, I can't walk with these because the awkward electronics/battery enclosure doesn't quite reach my pockets. And, inexplicably, the weight of the thin earbud cables is enough to drag the earbuds down against your ears, probably aggravated by the weight of the electronics enclosure. An irritating sensation; feels like they're about to fall out.If you plan to sit and listen, or if you're very short, these will work great. Otherwise, the absence of a longer cable and a little clip to keep the cables in place on your shirt make these otherwise good headphones pretty useless.
I could not beleive how poor this product performs. It doesn't support CDs larger than 640Mb, no VBR, no &gt;128Kbps, it also doesn't play other files for no apparrent reason, cropped filenames (also the ID3 tags scroll by way too slowly and there is no way to speed it up), no backlight, the resume doesn't work, the ESP doesn't do anything, no support for firmware upgrades, one of the worst interfaces i've ever seen, and very cheap construction. I STRONGLY urge you not to buy this MP3/CD player, but if you want to pay use the car kit thats included then go ahead. I've emailed memorex about these problems but after 3 weeks i have yet to get a response back.
I have this unit 13 months today and the wi-fi quit working. Up until now it was great. Fast, reliable, etc.. Wired still works. Status says it is broadcasting, but SSID is nowhere to be found or shows up briefly with 0% strength. I can see all my neighbors less powerful routers, but not mine. After troubleshooting myself for several hours then on the phone with tech support for 2-3 hours, decided it was defective. BUT they will not replace the product since they only have a 1 yr warranty. I expect more service from my investment. I will not be replacing it with another Dlink.
I bought this camera because I believed that the Nikon name insured that I would get a quality camera. I have owned a Kodak 1 megapixel camera, and have used it for over a year with excellent results. The Nikon, however, took a lot of tweaking to get average pictures. I took the camera in to a local camera shop, and tried it side by side versus some of the other 3 megapixel cameras (Canon, Olympus). The results were pretty shocking. All cameras were set to their highest resolution and set to &quot;Auto,&quot; and the pictures were taken by camera professionals. They were disappointed in what they were selling. The biggest disappointment I have is that the reviews I found on-line (dpreview.com, et al.) were very favorable towards this camera. If you are looking at a 3 megapixel camera, find a store that will let you try out several cameras FIRST, then buy.
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.
Whatever you do, DO NOT BUT THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!! After only having this cd-burner for about six months, it just quit working. The software that comes with it is terrible. It constantly comes up with errors that make no sense. HP tech support is useless, so just take my advice. Buy anything else!!! You will be glad that you did!!!!!!
As others have reported, this gizmo is easy to set up and configure out of the box. However, I am seeing throughput speeds on the order of 150 Kbps (average). That is not a misprint, I typed a "K" in front of the speed. It takes absurdly long to open a single digital photo and/or copy a single mp3. It could take days to fill the device with data -- not that I've had the patience to let it run that long.Other than the NSLU2, my network hums along reliably and at high speed. Very disappointing...so far I have spent more than ten hours installing, debugging, testing and trolling internet sites looking for a solution. I don't have limitless time to debug the NSLU2, especially since I originally bought it as a covenience to SAVE me time. I'll probably noodle around a little bit more and if/when I make no headway then sell it online for whatever I can get.Not recommended, even for hobbyists. If you must buy it, ensure that you have a good return policy to fall back on.
The JVC XV523GD has an impressive list of features at a good price. Unfortunately, I found that the XV523GD was extraordinarilly glitch prone. White flashes and dropouts in the picture were common. I was unable to play a single disk in my collection without perceiving distracting visual artifacts -- sometimes dozens per disk. DVD soundtrack performance was similarly prone to pops and thumps. Audio and video glitches were linked and probably stem from inadequate processing power. By default, the XV523GD mixes Dolby 5.1 sound into 2 channels for the stereo output. Turning this feature off substantially reduced the video and audio glitches. Image color, sharpness and clarity were quite good. The black level was set quite dark and was not adjustable, so details in the darker parts of the image were easily lost. Visual fast forward and review were quite jerky -- which again points to inadequate digital processing capabilities. The gold metallic finish was quite attractive and stylish, however I fould that it stood out starkly in comparison when placed with other typically all black components. The unit did play CD-Rs and CD-RWs as advertised. Overall I found that XV523GD did not provide an acceptable viewing experience. The XV523GD was returned for a Sony DVD player which exhibited none of the XV523GD's annoying video artifacts.
The connection junction on the back end of this thing went out on me after about a week's worth of light use. You know, one of those mass produced parts from China that gives out prematurely. I'd have to hold the USB connection a certain way as to get it to work at all. It finally just stopped working. I probably got a dud.Does anyone make consumer electronics out of quality fasteners and components anymore? I guess not.
Everything worked fine with this transmitter at first- it was a little bulky and not that attractive but it did the job. However, in less than 2 months it simply stopped working. As it was over the 30 day return policy deadline, there is nothing we can do but throw it away (it's not worth sending to the manufacturer). I would not recommend this product.
I bought the RCA DRC8335 VCR/DVD recorder from Walmart about six months ago. It has never worked completely right for me. Some of the problems I have had with this unit are as follows: (1) it has never recorded or played vcr tapes clearly and the tracking does not help to correct the problem. (2) the dvd often freezes and/or skips frames. (3) the unit often goes dead in that it will not do anything at all, ie., turn off or eject tapes or dvds. (4) unit often will not record on perfectly good dvds. (5) the only way to get the unit to work sometimes is to unplug it and then plug it back in. Even though I have had this unit for many months I am going to take it back to Walmart and ask for a full refund. This unit is not a good piece of equipment and I would not recommend anyone purchase it.
Sorry, but these headphones are junk. They have about as much base as a worn out pellet gun. They're comfy and stay on well while running, but you would honestly get better sound from a pair of speakers plugged into your ipod and strapped to your waist. Thin, tinny sound, just awful.
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.
Thats about it, it started clicking,or didnt play, Ihad it connected to my Sansa MP3 player, as a side note Ifound a Sony car adapter I had for a previous car, and it hasnt stopped working.I am always surprised when something doesnt work I guessI have to much trust in the endless glut of electronic crapdoes Toyota ring a bell?
I bought a new Brother cassette daisy wheel number 411 Brougham. With very light usage, the letter "u" partially broke off. I am going to look for a used daisy wheel. New ones are too expensive and mine did not last long.
I love the mouse, but the reliability is just awful. My first mouse lasted about 6 months before the left click started to not register consistently. Kensington was kind enough to send me a replacement, but now the replacement is having the same problem. I love the way it feels and performs, but the quality is questionable.
First of all sorry if I make any mistake, I'm spanish (the former and the latter are strongly interconnected).Those creative speakers are cute and not too expensive, but:1.- The mid range sounds a bit weak compared to the almost annoying enormous bass(i have levelled it near the minimum in order to achieve a precarious balance).2.- non-lineal volume control(an inconvenient attitude).3.- I have them for eight months and, first barely audible but by now an almost imbearable distortion (without regard to volume) has appeared.I suppose that it's only that I'm not lucky and I bought the faulty ones...
Just a heads up. Unit stopped working after a week or two of use. Now it gets burning hot to the touch. USB port still works, but SD and micro SD port won't be detected anymore. On top of that, the cord that goes from the unit to the motherboard is too short and might not be enough. I had to use a USB connection that was in use already since the cord wouldnt reach the one I had available.
Doesn't work at higher resolution. It is worst than VGA cable. I had to return.
These things aren't any better than the stock iPod headphones. Uncomfortable, crappy quality, and they seem flimsy. Definitely wouldn't recommend these things. Spring the extra $20 for some Sennheisers or something.
This product does not improve anything for me. I cry for Motorola's and Amazon's name. Don't sale it. Don't be fooled by brand name and price that I learned.
Tried these out on 2 different days, 1 cloudy and 1 sunny. 2-2hr hikes along the river.1) Poor Collimation. Never once got that snap-there is the right focus. Continually adjusting the focus.2) Bino's do not fit in the case while the Eye cups are fully extended. The ready to go position for me. Pretty much eliminates them for use on Birds. (Even without the eye cap/protectors on!)3) Case is cheap felt on the inside, In less then 1 hour had fuzzy's all over the lenses.4) Eye cap protector doesn't have a good spot to connect the strap. If you wanted to use the strap and hang them from your neck.I had to give 2 stars for the specs like waterproofing, lightweight ect. but #1 has to be at least ok/good optics. That's the whole Idea for a binocular?
Like other reviewers, I have had clock issues where the display flickers with no way to control the time, light color, etc. The CD player stopped working after a (too short of a) while -- it's very frustrating because we do not buy these products for them to be disposable. The feature where it supposedly adjusts to daylight savings time has never worked, nor has the battery back-up ever worked either. Still looking for something better, but it seems as if everything else in a similar price range breaks down easily too.
I have an 01 Chevy. The OEM radio has a smaller connector than on this product. When I called Circuit City (where I eventually purchased, and paid more $29) about this, they told me there was not any other model and that I'd have to pay $15...times 2...for converters. That's $50-60 total for this feature.So, I hooked up the antenna extender included in the box and guess what - it worked fine. No static. Even in Houston, I found a station (95.3) that worked just fine without this expensive feature.I haven't looked for a version that's made to work with my car without needing adapters, but it seems I don't need this device or CC's overpriced connectors. Make sure you check the return policy if buying. I will certainly be returning mine to the store. I don't need it or it's overpriced conversion connectors.
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.
USR8200 is a feature rich gateway but most of the features either don't work or need lot of work/knowledge to make it to work. The VPN PPTP/IPSec hanged anytime I tried to pull files or remote-desktop. The USB/FireWire never successfully mounted any of the 4 external HDDs. The firewall doc in extremely inadequate.Keep in mind when you ask for USR support you will get no help. Its better to ask a monkey to help then tech-support as they keep either quoting from the ill-written manual or just ignores your support request. Never got any meaningful answer even after opening 5 different tracks on the same issue.02/28/07I been able to successfully mount external USB drive, it seems only Linux friendly HDD enclosures will work.The router is lightening fast.04/28/2007The network drive only offers user level and not group-level access management. The drive seems to fall-off the network sometimes.
Seriously, just send me the $200. I'll even let you call me to complain about how you don't have a TE. I won't even charge you any additional money for listening. I will simply remind you how sending me the $200 saved you a lot of hassle and aggravation trying to get a resolution from Palm once your TE died, which it inevitably would have. You will thank me later!My Tungsten E lasted less than 1 year. Unlike many other reviews I have read, in which users talk about the TE making noises and freezing, etc... my TE gave no warnings of the apocalyptic failure that was to come. One night I updated some information and turned the unit off. A few hours later I tried to turn it on to make another update and got nothing! DEAD!! UNRESPONSIVE!! I quickly learned Palm had no intention of supporting this product. They want you to simply buy another one.I have never liked the Pocket PC devices, and I refuse to once again pay hundreds of dollars for a Palm device that is of severely suspect quality, and positively unsupported by Palm.I am very glad to say I no longer hold any stock in this pathetic excuse for a company!
I order a Lenspen lens cleaning system by "LensPEN" from Amazon marketplace(HDE). I received the item and tried it on my lens, believe me my lens looks very bad after using it. I think I got an duplicate product because nowhere it says the manufacturer as "LensPEN". Be careful in choosing the seller.
This is a great scale. The bad thing is you need the new RATE CHIP for it which costs nearly $50.00.
Here's what you get for your money. A transmitter that transmits an okay signal, one that you're fairly disappointed in. For some reason the TransDock wouldn't play .m4p iTunes files off of my ipod...I had to convert them to .mp3...VERY WEIRD for a product made for iPods. Best thing about DLO products is the great 90 day warranty on their cheap-o products. If you're lucky in the fourth month, a cheap plastic screw holding the transmitter to the power input will break while you're trying to remove the transdock from the cigarette lighter and you'll rip the TransDock in two. Seriously...this happened to me. I then wrote a nice email to DLO's customer service requesting some way to get this fixed. They wrote back and said I was out of luck...the 90 day warranty was over. I asked to cover the charges and they refused and refered me to a website where I could find replacement parts, but the site didn't have replacement parts just another brand new TransDock. Thanks for nothing DLO...Take my word for it, you're better buying another brand that actually stands by their product.UPDATE: Look above at the 'what customers ultimately buy?'...11% ultimately buy a DLO product and everyone else gets a different brand other like Kensington. Do yourself a favor and at least look at the other brands...you're guanteed to find something less expensive with higher quality.
This product sounds great in concept but doesn't work. I bought it despite some horrible reviews thinking that in a smaller sized city, there wouldn't be as much interference. Even with many "empty" stations to program from, it was not do-able. The preset station comes through with a lot of static and none of the "programmed" stations come through any better. Please invest your money into some other product.
First off I asummed too much in that [expensive] wireless headphones were going to be anywhere near the quality of even 100 dollar headphones. I was skeptikal in the first place but I couldn't demo them at the store because they had to be charged first. I decided to try them and I am dissapointed. Id say their worth about a 100 for the feautures and quality. I wouldn't by cordless headphones for about 5 years when the technology is signifigantly better. It had signifigant static reguardless of where the reciver or the headset was. It is not as comfotable as many headphones but it is not awful the quality is that of 50 dollar headphones. If the volume is turned up the bass becomes awful similar to that of a blown speaker. I do not reccomend the rs85s but I do reccomend sennheiser corded headphones of all sorts.Matt Katona
I went shopping to get a minijack to tape adapter (they cost $15 or so) and saw this item in the store for $64 and figured it would work just as well and keep my iPod charged at the same time. While the product is well designed, it just can't find a station that will allow me to use it without static or intermittently having songs interrupted by voices from the radio. I don't live in a big city, and even driving the 10 miles to work turned stations with only slight static into useless stations. I returned it 2 days later. If you want a reliable way to listen to your iPod in your car without having to adjust it frequently, this product is not the way to go. Listen to the other suggestions here and get a tape adapter or buy a newer car stereo with an auxiliary input jack on it.
I purchased this TV last XMAS for my grandkids. I am having the same issues. Cuts on and off by its self. It is no longer working at all. I would not recommend this TV to anyone.
A few years ago I upgraded my extensive home network to gigabit ethernet. During that upgrade I purchased two of these 5 port switches and also a matching 8 port switch (Netgear GS608). The switches worked great until fairly recently, so I'm giving these a couple of stars. However, last year the two year old 8 port switch failed, and a week ago one of the 5 port switches failed too. That's a 67% failure rate within 3 years. It's probably a matter of time before the last one fails too.I've learned my lesson...AVOID Netgear's consumer-oriented switches. I've been replacing these junky Netgear switches with genuine Cisco brand switches (not the rebadged Cisco-Linksys stuff). Sure it's more expensive, but long term it's cheaper and less hassle than throwing out several switches and buying new ones.
This unit is great for meeting storage needs,30GB. This player has huge, unacceptable flaws. The bad news starts with the lithium battery. The battery(fully charged) does not hold charge longer than 70 minutes at a Volume setting of 19 or higher. What's worse, is that you cannot hear audible sounds under a volume setting of 16 through headphones. Even at full volume of 25, it is difficult to hear sound in outside environments. One more thing_If you shutdown the player after a full charge, and leave unit alone for anytime longer than 48 hours:the unit will need to be manually reset.In closing, this MP3 player is definitely not worth the hassle. Note:I bought two replacement batteries only to get the same disappointing results.
I've had my set for 3 years now and I'm replacing the 3rd lamp now. It cracks me up hearing some of these reviewers saying "operator error".If it was operator error the problem would be more wide spread instead of localized on one model. Plus the T.V. is set up to cool itself down. You can't turn it off and turn it right back on. It will cool off first automatically.I do love the picture ( when its running ) and it sounds great , but a $300.00 a year operating cost is ridiculous !!! I'm lucky becuase I went ahead and drop the loot for the extended warranty. But as soon as the warranty is out this suckers going in the trash...
Ordered two of these, one for home shop and one for cabin on the river. Does not improve reception any at all for local am station 15 miles away and at much lower elevation with no rise in elevation between. The antenna is located in a window elevated 6 feet from the floor level in a wood frame shingle roof building with nothing which would cause interference nearby. Waste of money.Terk Technology AM/FM+ Radio Antenna
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.
Lots of problems w/ these speakers but the deal breakers are 1) the auto shutoff power saving feature is horrible. You have to have the audio source set high for the receiver to kick on and the audio source has to be constant so if you ever plug the speakers into a computer the activity of day to day business will not be enough to keep them on 2) the transmitter needs a battery power option. It would be nice for true mobility for say and iPod or something like that. 3) overall sound quality and ascetics could be better. 4) Power button on remote doesn't turn speakers on - only off (go figure). No way of telling how load you have set each speaker - you just push the button a bunch and listen to see if they are balanced. // Not happy w/ the speakers I would have rather spent more for better speakers.
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.
Another lifer sliding down the bleeding edge. I agree--spend another $10 to get the rewritable version.After finally getting the settings on my Mac right (1x (ugh!!), buffer underrun protection), I managed tosuccessfully write 4 discs: 2 had verification failures on reread, 1 hung during verification, and 1 wrote/verifiedsuccessfully. I was thrilled--the first three attempts before calling the vendor re above cretinous parametersettings are now...coasters. However, all in all, it's better than the 25 CDs I'd have to burn, but without charming multi-volume capability. I'm more or less happy, I guess, and think that I may be able toread the 4 I have, if I ever need to, maybe. Hoping this gets cheaper, easier, faster soon.
i received the item Used, Broken , burnt not working with a smell of firei wana return it because i cant use it
when i considered buying this for my car and started looking at the reviews i knew it was going to be a toss up wether it was going to be a quality product or not, i liked that it had the front firing speaker and the soundtracker system, which the radio i have in my tractor for work(cobra25) also has the soundtracker system and it works great, but when i recieved it and set it up with a 2ft wilson antenna its performance was less then exceptional, radio is very noisy even with the soundtracker system on. this radio constantly freezes(when i turn it on it will be stuck on ch9 and you wont be able to change channels use the weatherband or anything, you have to turn it off and hope for the best next time you turn it on) and the front firing speaker is very quiet. i should have went with another cobra25 and just bought an external speaker
I bought one of these for my kids for Christmas and the first time we plugged it in, the sound kept going out on the video - we had to keep turning the player on and off to recapture the sound. So I sent it back and bought one in the store (Best Buy) - a Phillips, also. The same thing is happening. All this trouble for what? I should have spent twenty or thirty dollars more and gotten something much more worthwhile.
Good hardware. Bad software. Time consuming to play around with the menu. If you have infinite time to toggle with it, I guess it will be a good buy.
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!
This DVR is the worst electronic appliance I have ever purchased in my life.Channel changes take number of seconds, probably 2-3 at best.The unit is noisy to the point where watching a DVD is distracting.Startup takes ages - probably about 10 seconds to open the disc tray to place a DVD. I found myself not sure whether I had pressed the button correctly, waiting a long time for the response, and then pressing it again - and having the tray pop open and close shut - being forced to press it once again - with probably about 20+ seconds transpiring.The documentation is sub-standard.MP3, JPEG and other standard format files are unplayable - just check the documentation - there is a very brief section which states its shortcomings.I've been very disappointed with this - and will be steering away from other panasonic products in the future, even though I have had a string of good experiences with them. Like I said, this is without doubt the very worst electronic appliance, I have ever wasted my dollars on.
the color cartridge i received did not contain any red ink... everything that was supposed to be red printed in yellow.
I had this adapter for about 5 months now, and I have to say it's one of the worst pieces of hardware I ever used. The driver installation wants to install Netgear's version of wireless network manager that replaces the Windows WiFi manager. The main feature of the Netgear's manager is that it does not work, at least not on Windows XP, and it sure makes installation confusing. The second issue I ran into is very poor signal and frequently dropping connections - in the same room where other computers report excellent WiFi signal strength. Looking for an updated driver was an adventure, because Netgear uses the name "firmware" to describe drivers. I was eventually able to get them on the phone and they were quite helpful on the phone, and we got the driver updated. With the updated driver, the signal remains very poor, and dropped connections have become much less frequent - only about daily - but still enough to be really annoying. On top of dropped connections I also experience hung connections - where the network reports to be connected, but no data flows, and outright adapter crashes, where device manger ends up disabling the adapter until a reboot or until explicit enabling.So save yourself a hassle and buy something else... I don't yet know what, though...
I own one of these and when I installed windows media player 11 it made it obsolete! Samsung will tell you too bad go buy a new one. DO NOT buy from Samsung they have planned their devices to be obsolete!
We purchased this from an online retailer and as soon as we hooked it up it wouldn't work. The remote control worked for about 1 minute then nothing. Unplug the set, wait 30 seconds, plug in again and it would work. For 1 minute. We shipped it to Westinghouse at our expense ($50), and waited 2 months before receiving a replacement. Pay the extra $100-$200 and get a better set. It's worth it (I would have too).
Install was fairly easy and the DVD player works well. The remote is hard to use as all the buttons feel the same and are arranged in a grid.If you plan to use the remote in the dark you need to turn on a light to see it first.The MP3 DVD/CD option is nice and the capacity to hold 1500 songs on a DVD is awesome. However the shuffle option is poor and it won't play songs listed higher than #250 during the shuffle. Even if you place the MP3's into folders it looks at all of them as they were loaded into one giant folder and stays below #250 during shuffle.The ability to play from an iPod and use the adapter works well.The touch screen has the ability to brighten and dim but the stereo face when the screen is closed is bright blue. It doesn't dim and is often distracting.All in all I like this product but think that it lacks a lot of the small things that would make it more user friendly.
This is the 3rd time in six months I've had to replace a Logitech headset. I'm sick of this brand. They used to be great, but now I'd just another guaranteed trip to the store. This (final) time the left side sound went out. I don't have the patience to send it back and hope they replace it. I just want the damned thing to work for a few months before giving out. I take care of my equipment, but sadly Logitech doesn't seem to produce quality products any longer.
Although product is advertised as compatible with Lenovo Thinkpads, it is not. When battery is affixed, an "unauthorized battery" error will appear on the laptop and the battery will not charge.
this is a good product, i must admit, even though the sound quality is not very good. The only problem i have with this is the price. the only reason the price is so high, is because it has a large wide-screen monitor. When i play my dvd's, they don't even fill the entire screen.
OK, maybe a 1 star is actually fair since my nose doesn't smudge the LCD screen as much. The MOST annoying thing for me is it constantly falls off the camera. Both my 30D and Rebel XT. If I am lucky enough it will fall off, get lost and eventually I will not be reminded I wasted money on this accesory.
First I would like to say that I ordered a new item and recieved a used damaged item and did not recieve a full refund for my purchase that I returned for not being what I had ordered. I will NEVER purchase nothing from amazon ever again. You promise an A to Z guarentee and did not respond to my email I sent you reguarding the 70.00 that you still owe me. I did contact the BBB and have informed friends about your false advertizing. You dont even inform customers of any issues when they call you to return a product. I hope you feel good about scaming internet users, because you just lost one.
Pops and cracks for one room to another. I tried this product from one bed room to the other( on the same floor). Picture has static and the sound pops. The manual says that a cordless phone can cause this problem. So, if you don't have a cordless phone maybe it will work for you.
I RECEIVED THIS AND NOT ONLY WAS IT SCRATCHED AND BENT, IT DOES NOT FIT MY SCREEN. BUYER BEWARE.
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.
I've been through at least 3 of these. Though the reviews are right that the sound is good and it is quite comfortable, it's not clear why Panasonic does not fix the simple flaw--except if it's to get us buying more. The head band and the ear piece are held together with a flimsy piece of plastic that breaks with the slightest tension. Mine, like other reviewers', is currently glued together.I am looking for a different model, as the price no longer justifies the product.
I ordered this item to use for my DVD, CD, CDROM players based on the description above that says it is Mac and IBM compatible and can be used in DVD and CD players. But on the outside of the package, which I didn't see until it arrived, it says clearly: EXCLUSIVELY FOR DVD.Not being an expert, I decided to return it.I notified them of this mistake weeks ago, but I see it has not been corrected. If buying this in the store, the buyer could easily seen the package, so it wouldn't be a problem, but I think an online description should be more adequate.
OK, I didn't buy this device for the batteries, but for to have a highly functional and relatively small charger for my collection of NiMH's and Hybrid batteries when I travel, which I do a great deal.As a charger it is fine. The long cord makes it a bit much for traveling and so I trimmed it back. Mistakenly, I thought it would plug directly into an outlet. My problem. This said it does refresh batteries, and seems to do so effectively and quickly.That's the good news. The bad is that the Sony NiMH's that came with the charger are el stinko. Don't hold a charge and are only good for an environmentally friendly circular file. Feels like they are simply dumping relatively old and low capacity ones. Bad practice. My relatively low review is therefore based on that fact. When I buy a package I want the whole thing to work. Caveat Emptor.
We were looking for a basic lock to provide minor theft deterrent on a device. We went cheap because we were planning to install it once and not move it around.As others have said, the product comes covered in some type of oil - which has a very strong smell. After 2 days we were forced to remove the product and throw it away - it stank up the whole office.
Do not buy one of these you will be wasting your money. You will also be taking them back if you buy them. I had mine for 10 days and within a few days i was unsatisfied the battery does not hold 20 hours of charge it holds more like 6-7. Then on day 10 after my purchase the ipod wont turn on at all. So all I can say is what a waste of 300 dollars. Also like all these other reviews said they get scratched beyond recognitionSo save your money and stay clear maybe apple will get it right one of these days
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MACHINE!!!I just can't believe 36 people gave 5 stars. They must be associated with HP! I started having a problem with line on a copy and talk to technician which cost me $36 even my problem is not solved. Also you have to have all inks in order to print black copy.I realized this after I bought 2 color inks replaced, knowing this line not going to be removed I don't want to invest another $90.00 for one more color ink. I went to internet to search this problem I realized so many people purchased this machine having same problem. Now it's sitting in my office just collecting dust.
Amazon free shipping program is so poor I actually never received the product. Therefore I didn't have a chance to use it.
Ok had this for a couple weeks now when I noticed that the screen was hanging at a angle. I took the screen off the wall and took one of the end caps off, the side that dosnt have the wind mech on it. I was surprised to find that the female part that holds the spindle was broken before then glued. Very cheap. I am not going to go through the bull of sending this thing back so I re-glued with some strong epoxy. Dont buy from this company. I find a company who fixes something then sells at a brand new price cant be trusted. If I could give no stars I would. I wont recommend them that is a fact.
Very poor quality, I wouldn't count on it to protect your computer. It didn't fit my HP notebook and then broke in my hands within ten minutes of opening. May be a waste of your five bucks (plus shipping).
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.
if you are buying this to charge an ipad 2 it will not work dont waste your money, i tried both ports but it still wouldnt charge dont waste your money......
These cartridges are pure junk. Price was good so I ordered 2 sets, but quality of printing was horrible and they quit working altogether after a very short time. Don't waste your money.
Nano Mouse was not working properly and so i have to return the item.
Nice quality colored printing, but the paper feeder is a JOKE. Continual problems. Wouldn't Purchase Again.
still the same problem when i sent it back for a replacement . Get a hissing sound when recording and play back. Sounds like your near an ocean . tried different taps . For less hissing noise .
4 years later it breaks and the part needed to repair it will be over $[...]! I called sharp and they say it's 4 years old and I say "It's ONLY 4 years old". I had to ditch it...huge loss. I am really upset at Sharp.
I am a natural-light photographer, but there are times when a little flash is definitely helpful. I purchased this soft screen and was not very impressed with it. I haven't used it very much at all, and when I have used it I haven't noticed a great difference between having it on or just going with the naked flash. Price-wise I don't feel I was out too much money, though. I would not recommend purchasing this item.
I lost my Sony MDR NC5 after having it for 15 months. I found this model on the web with good reviews about it. I thought I would give it a try. Sound quality was not as good as the Sony. But hey, it was cheaper. I could not complain. However, after using it for only 2 months, the plastic wire covering started tearing off at the bottom of both ear pieces, exposing the wire. I have been very careful not to pull the wire because I need the headphone on the noisy bus every weekday. Two more months later it stopped working. I am going back to Sony.
THis was one of my biggest wastes of money and I have been know to smoke.The bass from the subwoofer is non-existant and the small comvient sized speakers are tinny to the point of being shrill. They are built well as the sub weights a lot and the satelite speakers are sturdy and are probably as tough as the baseballs they are the same size as. I would recommend buying an old lap top from a pawn shop or a relitive and using its speakers as they probably have better sound quality.
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.
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.
i was buy this item in amazon, the description say 2 x 2048 mb, and i was get 2 x 1024, only the half memory!!! is very bad.
I suppose Amazon wants more than twenty word reviews so no one can just say, "The product sucks!" But that is somewhat appropriate. It is also true about the manufacturer's return policy. I was looking for an extra long cord, and found this one. I hadn't planned on retracting the cord each time, as that seemed like it would shorten the time the dryer lasted. But I did it once, and it was trouble to not get it past the red line. The dryer handle was also was very large, and hard to hold without my hand cramping. Still, I kept it, as the ionic feature seemed to be good for straightening out my curly hair. After less than two months, the power button died, and I could not turn it off. I had to reset the outlet. When I checked about returns, it would cost me $10.00 for the return, and they would only return half of the purchase price. So I would wind up with around $5.00 for my trouble. And I still wouldn't have a dryer to use, as I did not want to have it replaced. I wonder if the company has this policy so no one will bother to return the item?
I am not, as Amazon insists on identifying me for this review, "Lee Hall, Permanent Student." But no amount of hitting the EDIT button allows me to change it. So. On to the flawed product. I was introduced to the Epson Multimedia Viewer P-5000 on a recent photo tour in Morocco. It is a nifty gadget. Alas, I ordered from Computer Brain, Inc., via Amazon. I ordered TWO; both were defective on arrival. Neither Computer Brain, Inc. nor Amazon has been helpful in resolving the problem. I await a refund and reimbursement for returning the TWO defective--large blisters on both LCDs--viewers. IF I PURCHASE replacements, I will do so in a store where I can examine the product before paying. BEWARE.
FUNCTIONALITYI installed the WAP11 and a Linksys Wireless Adapter/Card on our home computers. I received tech support help that was ok for the intial installation. With all the equipment in the same room, the products worked fine. I then moved the computer with the wireless card to a room 15M away.This product is essentially useless for any applications involving computers in different rooms. The product literature suggests indoor applications have a range of 100M. In my home, with wood construction, this product does not function at a distance of 15M. In fact, I connected the WAP11 to a 10M cable and roamed other rooms with the unit to a distance less than 10M from the computer with a wireless card. The best signal quality I received was 6%, which alternated to 0% with any slight change of position. (With the WAP11 in the same room, the signal quality was 85%). I tried a number of different channels with the same results.TECH SUPPORTI called tech support about this problem at 5:00pm, and was told I would receive an expedited return call. I called again at 7:30pm, and was told if I did not receive a call within 45 minutes to call again. I attempted calling the toll-free number several times that , but it was always busy. I never received any call from tech support.
I use Windows XP and purchased Pinnacle Linx Plus to digitalise films shot on my old analog Sony camcorder. To me the software provided with the Linx pack is of no use as on installation it indicates that a more recent version (Studio 8.8) is already installed on the PC. So, either I have to use an old version of Studio or cannot use Linx. In trying to find the drivers for Linx the system crashed several times and in the end Studio had to be re-installed via my original V7 and 2 V8 upgrades. A lot of time wasted and I still cannot use my Linx Plus, so money wasted as well. Needless to say that the helpline at Pinnacle is always busy.Bart van Mourik
To start off, it's a complete waste of money.The cooler is extremely noisy, and makes awful screeching sounds depending on the placement of the laptop.It doesn't support my laptop well, at all.It gives off an awful burning smell.It does not keep my laptop cool, and gets hot on the bottom making it uncomfortable to prop against legs.It's terribly flimsy, and as I type it makes awful noises from the light weight of my fingers pushing the buttons.I'm extremely disappointed after reading other good reviews on this product.
Actually, I had never given any thought at all to the size of my ears -- until, that is, I got these headphones. And the big headache that goes along with them when I use them.The earpads are simply too small and the head band too tight for comfort. No luck when I tried bending the band to enlarge it.The noise-reduction switch does seem to work well -- otherwise, these headphones would have rated one star.I've now bought a different brand. I cannot recommend these.
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.
The first cable I received had a loose pin and would pass only broken video. Amazon is great and immediately shipped me a new cable which works as it should. I can only say half of Cables To Go cables meet acceptable standards.
Used this camera for 2 months and it quit working. Don't bother calling HP they don't care.
Purchased a new WDG1U2500 on September 9, 2006. Had to have it replaced and mailed the unit to WD. The replacement was also defective and it was a REFURBISHED one. Returning a defective new unit and receiving a refurbished one in exchange is not right. I hope the second replacement will be a NEW one. Had to pay USPS $17.70 (includes insurance and tracking) for the first return. Hope to make positive comments and give better rating after receiving a replacement and being able to use it. At the moment I wish I had not purchased the unit.
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.
I was impressed by R.A. Edington's review of the DSM-520. I am putting in this comment because I recently bought a DSM-320, and had many of the same issues. I am disappointed that Dlink has not fixed these problems in the DSM-520, which I was considering buying, but have decided to hold off on until they fix the serious shortcomings. I am sorry to say that poor quality seems to be on the rise, especially with regard to devices that have a large software component, like the DSM-520. For example, I bought an HP iPAQ hx4700, a top of the line PDA. It had many software problems until I upgraded the firmware - AND it took a very long time for HP to provide the fixes. Shame on these and other manufacturers who take short cuts and leave us to deal with the mess. Good quality is expected up front, not a nice to have.
Bought this for my girlfriend and when we popped it in the car, all we heard was static. The problem with the tape was that the cord was damaged in the mail. Does not work at all.
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.
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.
Hi,Ok, so the camera was AMAZING the first two days until I dropped it into the toilet in its case. Now, obviosuly this is my fault. It dried out and I brought it in to a camera specialist who said it was fine but I feel the pictures were not as clear. So now it is just sitting here on my desk and I can't use my $400 camera. But the camera was great...i don't recommend buying this porduct online. You can't send it or take it back.
I don't know too much about this camera but this is just another pc technology that would go obsolete within 2-3 yrs and kodak's image quality isn't known as best; in fact, it's just an AVERAGE. Sony's camera has even better image quality than that! All of Sony's camera gets good rating as Canon for good image quality. And this kodak camera only offers 4.2 MP for $629.99!? Geez, what a rip off! you could get that amount of MP with same image quality for less than $200!!!! Or you could just get kodak or other kind of digital camera with same resolution and get a 256mb of memory card for far less!!!!!! Wireless connection transfer? Huh!! To me this looks like another technological piece of junk that will soon be unpopular due to it's first generation!!!! You could get a prosumer camera for that much money that you'd have to pay for this from Sony, Canon, Nikon, or Olympus!!!! Those all four are great camera makers, but Kodak's image quality just falls behind them.
Potential buyers should be aware that my friend and I both bought Tungsten E's, she in the US and I in Canada, and they have both stopped Hot Synching with the computer after about 3 months of use. The beauty of PDAs is that they can 'talk' to the computer; what point is there if that's not possible? The fellow at Staples (where I bought the unit) said that there was batch of Tungsten E's with faulty motherboards. I cannot vouch for that but, if that's the case, these units should recalled. The PalmOne website is useless as far as this problem is concerned; some users have complained about the same problem but Palm has not posted any solutions. And don't try to call Palm after 90 days --- they charge you $40 for the privilege. I tried a hard re-set as a last resort after backing my data to a SD card; the PDA simply crashed completely. Could not put it on how hard I tried. The unit is back at the shop. This is my first PDA and I must say that you get 'addicted' to the system. So I am really ticked off about this. One other thing, why don't the manufacturers employ user-replaceable batteries in these PDAs? Once the batteries die you have to replace them expensively or toss the unit out. Looks like a scam to me.
I purchased three of these adapters and all were defective. A plug would only go part-way in - and at an angle! When I contacted the seller, I just got an email telling me to push the plug in harder. After my second complaint and refund request, I got the same email. It took three emails for me to get my refund.While I did finally get my money back, it was a big waste of time. My lesson? When you see a bunch of negative reviews, believe them. That many negatives don't happen by accident or by unhappy people. The negative reviews for this product (and seller) are well-deserved. Lesson learned.
This product was easy to initially install and get working. I never had a range problem with my older SMC router, but it eventually just stopped working, so decided to give the Belkin a try because of the good press reviews. Mistake!I experimented with both the 64 and 128 bit encyption. Even when the client is just a few feet away from the router, the wireless connection goes up and down. I have had the same experience with a few different client PCs and 2 different Belkin routers in 2 different locations, DSL and cable internet connections - not that it should matter. The clients had various wireless adapters including a Belkin adapter. Same issue in every case. No encryption no problem, turn on encryption and you get a flaky connection.The other very annoying thing is you can change the router options and apply them on the fly but the router software does not indicate you need to reboot. The changes sometimes do take effect, but unless you reboot the router, the wireless connection is flaky even if disable encryption.I described my problems to Belkin tech support and their first suggestion was to lower or drop the encryption. What does that tell you?If encryption is a requirement for you, I would suggest checking the competition.
The camera feels cheap and the included software is (bad)! I will have to buy a firewire card and cable, which will mean that I can't use my laptop to edit video, which was the original plan. I have nothing to compare it to, but I'm not thrilled with this item.
Ordered and got it in the mail as expected. Just plain so so quality when the sound is just overly distorted. I had to tune down all the low & high frequencies on the player to get less distortion...(boost up mid-range) once that is set, the next hurdle is to try and ignore road noises. The darn thing transmits volume just not that loud. Receiver volume has to be cranked up double compared to regular FM channel and still annoyingly soft. Sometimes it has static but it's okay as long as you don't move the player around that much. Not gonna recommend anyone.
Look at the review by C-Net and you start to realize that here is another Cisco/Linksys product that just DOES NOT WORK.I am not a computer expert and don't have the time to become one.When I spend the better part of $100.00 I expect the product to work.The Wireless-G Music Bridge doesn't work.It especially doesn't work with Windows Vista Ultimate.Don't buy this product and write to Cisco/Linksys to let them know how dissatisfied you are with their products that make you be a computer expert to make them work.What ever happened with the promise of "Plug and Play."
works for a while then fails. have to reset it when attempting to sync an ipod. it fails when the computer sleeps, causing an external disk to be notified as incorrectly unmounted.just not reliable. permanently disconnecting it.
I recently received my new A/V transmitter and receiver yesterday. They look very nice....well built. There was NO POWER SUPPLY with the units, only two power supply cords with bare wire on the ends. I am now going to have to buy two 12 volt dc power supplies before I can even test the units out. I wish they had told me so that I could have ordered them at the same time.
I used to own a Belltronics unit from years ago. It was simple, worked well and was very dependable. The time came to get a new one. I selected this unit after reading many reviews. I'm quite disappointed in this unit. To sum it up... I think the designers of this product need to rethink it and start over. The UI (user interface) on this unit sucks!A radar detector needs to be first and formost dependable. Without that, what's the point. I am not going to futz with plugging in to a cigarette lighter plug or press the power button each time I get in my car. So another top requirement is that it must be hardwired into the car's circuit so that when I turn on the ignition, the unit turns on too. I have had this unit now for over a year and let me tell you where this unit failed me and why I think the UI design sucks.I ordered from Amazon and got the wiring kit to hook it into my VW Jetta TDI 2010 model. That all went smoothly. Then I started noticing that the unit would lock up randomly and inconsistently, once every dozen or so uses. As soon as I turned on the ignition, the unit went thru it's full diagnostic chirps and alarm sounds and then displayed the Autoscan mode display lettering. It offers NO CLUE that anything is wrong, until you pass by a clearly visible roadside police radar speed trap and no alarms go off. I press the Power button and nothing happens. That I have come to find out is my clue that the unit locked up. The only way to get it out of this lockup is to pull the power cord out of the side, then return it, repowering the unit. Then it works fine. It has never locked up after that... only upon starting the car. This is the way it has behaved for all the times it has locked up. No visible clue that it has that is distinguishable from the times it hasn't. Only happens on startup. Only way to get it out of this mode is unplug it. I did notice that the display would flash "low voltage" as the unit powers up for a brief second but then all signs from it suggest all is normal. It does that for all startups, regardless of if the unit is locked up or not.I at first thought the unit was defective so I returned it to Amazon and ordered another. It behaved the same way!I then contacted Beltronics Tech Support and they had me ship it to them for repairs under warranty (except I had to pay shipping there.) I told them details symptoms and that I suspected it may be sensitive to the drop in voltage coming to the unit as the car started, drawing a lot of currant for the motor. It is a diesel engine after all. They returned the unit a couple weeks later and had a note saying they adjusted the antennae sensitivity and did a firmware upgrade. No mention of the problem, if they could/couldn't reproduce it or if it was fixed or not. I plugged it in and tried using it over the following days/weeks. It still had the same issues. Nothing was fixed.I contacted Beltronics TS again and they said to send it to them yet again. I did and I wrote a two page letter for their engineers and included the wiring harness at their suggestion so that they could validate that it wasn't the cause. A couple weeks later I got it back and again they said they adjusted the antennae and some other minor adjustments. They said they could not get it to fail for them as it has for me. I plugged it into my car and while it is better, it still locks up too frequently.If it's going to lockup even once, that makes the unit undependable. You never know when it will happen. All it takes is one ticket because the unit was in a frozen state to make this investment worthless. I can't have a radar detector that is not 100% reliable. My work around is to (when I think of it or want to make sure it is on and functioning) is try pressing the Power button. If it goes off, I press again and it will powerup just fine. If it doesn't go off then I pull the plug and re-insert it. I suspect strongly that the power to this unit drops as the car is starting and this unit freaks out and locks up. If the design of the unit was such that I could tell that it had crashed/locked up then I could re-power it and be fine. But the fact that it continues completely thru the diagnostic startup alarm sounds and ends with the "all is well" display... that is what I find TOTALY UNACCEPTABLE! i.e. if the voltage drop was a problem, lock up mid startup cycle, not after the cycle has ended. The voltage level returns to normal before that diagnostic cycle has ended.Now for the design UI strong annoyances of this device:* Why is the softest volume setting still annoyingly loud? Why not offer volume levels clear down to silence but compensate with a flashing display or ticking sounds like my older Belltronics unit did?* Why is there no squelch control to specify at what signal strength to activate the audible alarm sounds? I'd like to have one-bar signal strength be very low volume, flashing display only, or a ticking sound.* Why doesn't the audio alarm start with very low volume and increase in volume with signal strength increase. Obviously if it's a strong burst at 5 bars from a laser gun, then full blast alarm. But when I'm going by a grocery store and the auto-door triggers a 1-bar alarm over and over as I drive down the street, I don't want to hear the full alarm each time.* Why can't I disable the voice that speaks the band that triggered? "X-Band", "K-Band", etc. I don't care. I don't like having to hear that when I have passengers along. It's annoying. Displaying it is adequate.Aside from the defect for hardwired power to this device and the lame UI design, the unit once truly in functioning mode does have good range, signal detection and does alert. It just does so in an annoying way as possible and gives you little option for lowering the annoyance factors.Like the iPhone design did for smart phone UI design, I think it's time that radar detector designers rethink the UI on these devices and come up with a much easier, flexible, sensible way to interact and adjust the behavior so that it alerts but not so annoyingly. I'm not hard of hearing and I have this unit set to lowest volume and it's still too loud. Hopefully this review helps others realize what they are walking into if they purchase this unit. And if you plan to hardwire the power.... beware! It fails for me.
I haven't had it long enough to have had service problems, but otherwise I agree with the comprehensive list of criticisms in the other reviews.
I purchased this product since it was a "recommendation", along with a case, when I purchased my Fujitsu scanner. This cable doesn't even fit the scanner! I'm sure it's a good cable and should be rated higher than 1 star - so take that into consideration. Do Not buy this product as part of a "bundle" from Amazon because it's totally useless and isn't needed for the Fujitsu scanner. I expect better - and normally receive better - from Amazon.
This's my first mp3 player. I purchase this one because it's the only flash memory based mp3 player that has bookmark capability. Listening to downloaded audio book is my main purpose.Menu is easy. Some functionalities need to read PC installed manual to figure out, such as how to setup bookmark.Problem is it stops working yesterday, five days after I bought it. First it froze, no button works. It recovered after I pushed reset button using a pin. In a few hours, it froze again. This time, reset is not able to bring it back. As soon as the screen is on, it froze, no matter how many times I tried. The thing I did yesterday is loading about 2G music into the player. It might have some issue when loaded with too much music, but, hey, it's a 4G player.
For raid-0 had to shut the computer off after the file copy process and physically move the card to a new pci slot to get it to work off of a fresh format. After that, many blue sreens and freezes. Ended up pulling the card and just keeping the hard drives as two seperate drives. All in all not worth the (cheap) price. More of a pain in the @$$ than anything.In case you were wondering, I have a very good pc (dell 4300 w/ p3 1.8) with A LOT of bells and whistles. This should have not performed this poorly on the pc I built.
The drive itself works as designed and is easy to setup and manage.The EasyManage software has tons of bugs. When I contacted technical support they were no help. They told me the problems were with Vista. I installed v4.1.0.15 which according to the support site was specifically released for Vista. Also the backup software does not support backing up .pst files. This is one of the main reasons I bought the drive. When I asked why .pst files were excluded the technical support person told me that "it was not designed to backup application data"If you don't care about using the backup software or Vista compatibility this is the drive for you.
Perhaps it is not fair that I write this so soon after setting up the MP500 but I am so frustrated with this Canon that I feel compelled to do so. (SEE Updated Review at bottom of this)First off: I am a former Epson fan due to their amazing photo print quality. I say former because I am tired of Epson's "designed to fail" print head issue that so many have experienced. My previous experience with Epson all-in-ones are that they are very simple and reliable machines to set up and use but they are essentially disposable and I am sick of throwing things away so fast. Why do we need to buy printers every 2 years? My earlier 4+ Epson's lasted for years.I thought I'd try Canon out for a change and picked up this MP500 for a nice deal. So far, copies and photos are decent but still do not rival Epson's output. I may need a bit more patience but straight out of the box - my photos look a little washy with the Canon MP500.The biggest problem with this all-in-one is consistency. For instance, constantly having to set up the paper size and quality is archaic and just plain stupid. The majority of everyday users print on plain paper and shouldn't have to constantly reset to that as I have. This may be my problem as maybe I need to set a default (but shouldn't plain paper and letter size be a default anyway?).Another quirk is that for some reason, this printer appears off-line even when it's On and started. Weird - I may have a lemon.In addition, I go to print an envelope and waste about a 1/2 hour trying to print one envelope for the first time. Canon's manual states to choose the ENV setting in Media Type but the option isn't even there! Bottom load cassette is also cheap feeling and funky. I've had so many paper jam errors with this feature even when there is no paper jammed!Another absolutely stupid non-feature is that the top of this unit opens too easy. For instance, if your fidgeting with the bottom load casset - you will accidentally open the cover of this unit almost every time. Canon should've made it a stiffer opening to avoid this frustration.I think a majority of my problems may be software related but unfortunately, that blame falls on Canon too.I gave this only 2 stars but I do believe that Canon makes a good product. I'm just not so sure this is one of them. I am definitely saving the box and will run this thing thru the ringer to see if I can live with it before deciding on returning it. I will report back on my new experience (and let's face it - these things shouldn't be "an experience").ATTENTION: I've since had more time to play with the Pixma MP500 and have to say that the review above is not an entirely fair assessment. The paper selection issue is not an issue as it does automatically figure for plain paper and doesn't need to be configured. My paper jam issue was due to the fact that I had the door open on the back of the unit. This needs to be closed to print from the cassette. My photos have all looked very nice too - even printing from an index print of my memory card. I'm not sure I'll ever use that feature but it worked as instructed nonetheless. All-in-all, this is a very good unit that I will be happy to compare against Epson over the next few years. Hopefully I won't have to fine tune and fidget with all the features once I become more familiar.I now give this 4 STARS.****
I just bought this fan and it is too loud! Even on its lowest setting, the noise is a bit much. It does put out a stiff breeze, but I'm not sure it's worth it. My Black and Decker tower fan is better.
So, what this means is you can buy this microsoft product from amazon, yet the amazon unbox videos are protected with the microsoft drm scheme and the zune will not play drm protected content.makes no logical sense whatsoever.the 1 star is for microsoft and amazon. get it together guys.
I don't know if it's bad luck but it is a lot of money to spend on a camera that has terrible pixelization problems after 1 hour of use. 1 hour into filming it spit out the tape and wouldn't film anymore...
while it is fast, it is flakey. It doesn't like some of my USB ports. It works well with a powered USB port, but works sometimes with normal USB ports. It gets hot and quits in the middle of a long download when not using auxillary power. I have not rec'd the promised rebate either.
We too had the SAME problems with the brown lines and exchanged the monitor. Well, the brown lines are gone but now we have a shadow image that makes everything appear out of focus AND a high pitched whine that emits from the monitor. Very relaxing! We're just waiting it out until we have money to purchase a new monitor (but definitely not Samsung!). In 18 years of owning computers we have never had such a bad experience with not just one, but two monitors!
I don't like surveys that tell me how much I have to say - you can guess what my six more required words are.
We have NOT received this item yet.Please let me know the current status.
Absolutely no mid-range to these "emperors new clothes" speakers. And they buzz when there should be perfect audio silence on your laptop.
I thought this would be the top of the line Glidepoint product available on Amazon. It may cost the most, but you are better off with a cheaper version.First, the 4 "special" buttons on the left don't work. Oh, maybe 10% of the time I hit one it will do the action I assigned it, but to me that is useless. Plus, because there is only a small ridge preventing you from gliding over to them, you run the risk of accidentally doing something you don't want to.Second, the drivers are GARBAGE! I installed 3 versions. The ones on the included disc, the latest from the website, and the beta from the website. All of them started out working, but then quit. For example, I would set the sensitivity up very high and in a half hour or so it would revert to some super slow setting. Same with assigning the hot buttons. They simply stopped working.I bought this with rush delivery because my RSI was preventing me from working, but it only served to tide me over until I bought the 3M Ergo mouse instead (which I highly recommend if you have wrist problems).If you want a glidepoint really bad, buy one of the cheaper ones because the hot buttons don't work reliably on this and only get in the way of a nice glide surface.
I am a big fan of the Panasonic brand but this camera case is rubbish.I own the FZ50 model and I find that the fit is a little too snug and there are no straps to carry the case (you have to supply your own), also there are no pockets to store filters or spare batteries.I have since bought another case for a fraction of the price that has straps and pockets and is more practical for my hobby.And finally this product is NOT made from LEATHER!
I bought 3 of them and they all broke already. Just cheap headphones, that is what I wanted. Well, I got that. Why am I complaining?
worked for a month on and off and now doesent work at all.
It is absolutely impossible to get this item to properly adhere to the screen without tons of bubbles getting trapped between the plastic and the screen. And you could never get the screen clean enough to be able to remove all the bubbles. I cannot stress this enough--it must be immaculate!! Maybe if you work for Intel and you opened your computer for the first time in a "clean room" at the microchip plant, you might have a chance. Otherwise, forget it!
This is horrible, and I've bought cheap car chargers from China several times before that worked great (and for a long time, but I lose them frequently to friends' cars!) This one croaked in about 35 days...definitely not even worth the $5 I spent (and I think I only dual charged with it once!)
Hi,I don't need this tape to withstand car washes or any sort of abuse. Nor do I need it on harsh surfaces. I just needed it to stay on surfaces on which regular tape should not have had any problem staying, namely the length of a smooth plastic cylinder without peeling off by itself. Not Brother tape thought. Brother is a company that makes mediocre, yet expensive products. They also have an inexplicable lack of variety in their tape products. They make a very limited number of colors and have a large number of other limitations such as: no flexible tape in clear. Why? You'd think this is a company that has just started in someone's basement and they have very limited number of options. So I was directed to buy extra Strength adhesive by the Brother-mall sales people being assured that this tape should hold on for at least a few years on my plastic cylinders. Lies! I placed it on a very smooth and clean surface of a cylinder at room temperature and left it on the desk without touching it. In less than one week the margins start to come off by themselves. I repeated the process many times with same results. I paid over $20 for this tape because it is supposed to have strong adhesive. I guess by Brother standards, staying on a smooth surface for a whole 5 days before peeling off without being touched is extra strong. Come on! There is much stronger adhesive on the generic office tape I buy from the dollar store, 8 rolls for a buck. Is this the quality one should expect from a specialty company like Brother and from a $20 tape? I rate all Brother Tz tapes (since I've tried many with same results), with 0.0000001 of a star. Shame, shame, shame on Brother. Laugh and count your money Brother while consumers who are willing to pay any ridiculous price for a stupid piece of plastic as long as it does what it is supposed to do, wander desperately where can they find a decent label making company in this world!
I just don't understand why anyone would pay the crazy price sony wants for 2Gs of space that you could get a whole video ipod with 30Gs of space for the same price? Sony has cut it's own throat in the race to provide mobile movies. They are so proprietary on their media control that there is no way this is going to work for them. Other than the fact that it plays some great games, it's completely useless and bulky for mobile music or movies. AND pricey to boot! I can store more than 30 full-length movies on my 30G ipod and to do the same on Sony's device, would cost me $3,000 on the PSP!!!! Do the math. It don't add up in Sony's favor.
Don't buy this camea. I did and am sorry to have wasted the money.
MY APS RS900 keep beeping. Bought this battery to replace the old one.... IT DOESN'T WORK!!!! AMAZON IS NOT TAKING RETURN ON BATTERY BECAUSE IT'S CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS... Now I am stuck with a $72 door stop...%)#)_%Y$
Worked fine for a year or so, then noticed burned discs were starting to get "cyclic redundancy check" errors when used in other players. Tried different discs and they worked fine, so I know it wasn't the burner. Tried disc cleaning methods that I found online, with no success.These discs are poor quality. While DVD recordable life is often 30-100 years, Dynex makes their discs with poor materials, that's why they're cheaper.DO NOT BUY.
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!).
I just got back in the door from my first short trip around town trying to use the GPS navigation features. The voice is great - it does things like flip back and forth between north and southbound exits from the freeway, and tells you to turn on streets that are a block or two away. It also likes to tell you to turn on streets you've just passed.Without the voice features, it's not too bad. You just get a moving dot (or series of dots, actually) and you figure out where to turn yourself. Accuracy seems pretty reasonable for the GPS. I'm not very impressed by the accuracy of their maps, though - they don't seem to have figured out that there are streets/highways where you can't make turns in particular directions.The UI for Street Atlas is abysmal. Apparently, Delorme has never looked at any real Windows application. They ignore most of the standard conventions. There's not even a menu bar!
well, what i said above pretty much sums it up. Do not buy these. I got these before the summer of 2006, im going to say around may. They stopped working by november. I didn't even wear them around... I used them with my computer, and my DVD player when my roomate was sleeping. POS, and a waste of money. they look nice, but that is all. do not use you money on these. Skullcandy should be ashamed of themselves for producing such a piece of garbage.
I thought this was going to be ideal. I read all the reviews, and I looked through the owners manual. The problem is the the 385 ci di has the same manual as the 385 ci. It talks about using the ice transduce, and I don't see anywhere that says the di models could not use it. I was not able to get this to work, so I called humminbird and was told the ice transducer does not work on di models. I felt like I researched this as much as I could and feel ripped off. I first saw this advertised as an accessory to consider as an attatchment. I hope the is a good return policy through amazon.
The batteries are really bad, they don't hold charge for nothing, I can take less than 10 pictures. The charge won't hold the battery properley. poor design.
It does a lot of things, none of them well.A free Harbor Freight flashlight is brighter.The weather, AM, FM reception and sound is toy like.The GMRS may be adequate, but the sound quality is so bad, how would you ever know.It does make a nice looking paper weight on my desk though.And customer service was prompt.
I am surprised Nikon offers this item. If used VERY carefully you can use the brush to remove dust - but - don't try to wipe the surface of your glass with this device unless it is brand new, as grit can and will get in there and produce fine scratches on the surface of your expensive lens if you are the least bit careless. Better to not get your lens dirty in the first place. Barring that, there is a much better way to properly clean a lens that involves rolling tissue that you can find on the internet that costs nothing and can prevent scratches while removing even severe grime.
Not as nice as I thought it appeared. I could & should have bought a better product at a lower price at a local store. I do not plan to use this service again!
I tried it with my new Pioneer A/V receiver. It did not work very well. I am using the simple wire antenna that came with the unit. I may try it again. I have found in the past, the simple all directional out doors antenna is the best way to go for FM . A long wire AN out doors antenna works real well for AM.
We babied this camera for less than a year--low mileage, carrying case, etc. Great quality, not a cheap unit... Now the auto lens is broken and won't open. No photos, No video. From the reviews it seems like this is all too common. You'd think Sony would put some thought into how they could make one of the only moving parts last longer than a few months! Buyer beware...(or take the replacement policy!)
I don't mean the adapter, it works fine, I am talking about the customer service, they SUCK!! The girl I just spoke to was a complete IDIOT!! Did NOT know a thing about what the hell she was talking about, this is a bunch of bull!! All I want to know is if this adapter is A2DP compatible and I cannot find my answer anywhere on the net!!!!!!!! I give the adapter a 4 because it actually works with my computer and did NOT give me any problems, but because of the sucky customer service, I am giving HP over all a flippin 1
Charged the ipod 1 time, then broke. I'm just glad it didn't hurt the ipod.
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!
I installed this unit today, hoping to clear up some of the "grainy-ness" introduced by 'splitting off' my cable connection. It did nothing ; there was literally no difference at all in the quality of the picture, on any of the channels. In fact, after I removed the unit, I went to the back of my TV and cable boxes and tightened all the connections. After doing that, the reception did actually improve. So, save your $$ and try doing that first. I can't speak with regards how well this unit work in improving cable modem bandwith as I haven't tried that out yet. (that's why it got 2 stars instead of only 1)
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.
First of all,I did not buy this case. But I just bought one for my 5th gen ipod 30gb. The info said it would fit a 30/60 gb ipod. I didn't realize there is a difference in size, so my 30 gb won't stay put in the case. Beware of sizes for different gb.
I would say I am about 30 miles from a tower and this one does not pick up any local signals from the major networks. It picked up a few outlyer stations but the reception is poor. I don't know if it's the antenna or just the distance. The antenna is also on the first floor and not near a window facing a tower. I guess I would recommend an outdoor antenna for any others in similar situations. I may try it upstairs to see if there is better reception but I kind of doubt it.
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.
At first, this cable worked great; it was fast and sturdy. But when I tried to unplug it, it was nearly impossible. It immediately got stuck in the port. I tried all sorts of online tutorials, using a tweezer or a flathead screwdriver, and when that failed I called around asking for help; I was at my wit's end because I didn't know whether to keep trying lest it damage the Ethernet port itself. Eventually I suceeded, using a tweezer, but still every time I unplug it I must use the tweezer, which is inconvenient because I often bring my laptop on the go. Perhaps the plug goes too deep into the port, making it impossible to push down on the tab with your finger. I would not recommend this cable for people who regularly plug and unplug it.
What HP doesn't tell you about this ink cartridge is that it costs almost the same as their venerable 45 cartridge, but that one holds 41ml of ink, while this one only holds 25ml. So you would appear to get 1/3 less printing (and pages) per cartridge (for roughly the same price) with a printer that uses this cartridge, as opposed to if you bought a printer that used the 45 (you have no choice if you have a printer than needs the 15 cartridge, you've got to buy it to keep using the printer). I guess they have to make their money somehow!
Well the poor design on these headphones provide a very uncomfortable fit. I'm 17, have average if not large ears but maybe my ear canal is smaller than average, my friends too? Because neither of us could get it comfortable in our easily. I tried for 20 minutes until my ear was raw trying to roll the big foam up and place it in my ear, and each time the foam uncompressed it would slide out of my ear. I managed once to successfully place it in my ear, but soon realized that more than 10 seconds to put a headphone in is ridiculous. Please do not go this route if you are searching for budget noise-cancelling headphones, i did and regret it.
I guess I got fooled too. I was expecting a set of five cables based on the picture. $17 with shipping for one cable seems a wee bit overpriced.
The case was supposed to be suitable for my &#34;disc man&#34; but it was too small and not able to zip so it was not functional.
This was a total waste of money. A cheap arm band, a thin almost colorless cover, a thin screen protector and with shipping, ridiculous price. Similar things at local competitors locally for a few bucks.
This thing is okay but I've never owned an iPod before so I didn't know that they had a difficult file system in place to make it harder for people to put music on the iPod and take it off and to encourage you to make all your music aiff and to use iTunes so that if you needed a new player, you'd have to convert it all if it wasn't an iPod. The fact that files are renamed as numbers is really annoying considering that some songs have messed up ID3 tags but file information in the file which disappears when it's renamed obviously. If you could just drag and drop files onto it and play it, that would be much better but I tried it and it doesn't work. It shows up but it won't play it. In any case, you have to give Apple kudos for charging you $300 for this thing and not even giving you a charger with it; that's really nice because of course, I don't need a charger at all nor will I ever need one. It also scratches easily and for some reason, all the on-the-go playlists I create and save are deleted if I connect it to my computer and then disconnect it again. Maybe it's a compatability issue with Media Monkey or something as I don't use iTunes so perhaps you won't have that problem. If you want to use this thing as a back up for your music, make sure you get something like SharePod to help you transfer it back if you ever need to because otherwise, I don't think you can do it. Overall, I wish I hadn't gotten this as an engraved present with no receipt because I really would have rather had a Cowon iAudio M5 or an Archos Gmini XS202, but alas.
I make my own greeting cards on my computer. within a few weeks after installing these cartridges, the black one leaked ink on us and the cardstock, and the color one appeared to be running out of ink (the pictures printed but the colors were not accurate). hopefully this was a fluke and not a reflection on the seller or Lexmark.
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.
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.
i was not going to be able to print unless i refilled the color cartridge. so i popped the old one out andput the new one in. it helped to print the current project, but there is NO COLOR at all when i printanything! i am kinda angry about that, but am getting around it and finding a non-color version ofstuff to print. but what shall i do when there is no choice but a color version???
Bad shipping agent. Ordered several items at the time this TV was purchased. This being the most expensive happened to be the only item that mysteriouly disappered. The TV was lost in transit for a week. When it was finally found the shipper -Eagle - told us that it would be delivered the very next day. After a another few days of listening - and waiting - to this story the shipper told us the TV was still on their dock. We refused delivery. We'll find it elsewhere. Good luck Amazon.
While the switch worked as stated, it did not come with the cradle shown in to picture. This was one of the reasons I purchased this item. I purchased to use one printer between a PC and a iMac. The actual design of the switch is not very good because with input/output cables going in and coming out from opposite sides of the switch, it creates a cable mess IF you are trying to hide the cables from view. As you know, the usb cables used are rather thick and are not very flexible, it's not as if you could make 90 degree turns with the cables to try to conceal them. You need to have access to the A/B switch because you need to select either A or B depending on which PC you are printing from. This switch is on the side so you have to reach around and feel for it. it should be on top of the unit for easy access. I would check out the Belkin switch at half the cost and it has 4 usb ports. If I had did more research before hand, I would have purchased the Belkin switch and saved $15. Live and Learn :-)
The case was supplied for a Sony DSC-HX5. However it is much too deep. The camera is shirt pocket size but once in the case it becomes really bulky. It bounces around in the case and you can almost fit another camera in with it. I will need to look for a new case. As I am overseas it is not worth returning it and will write this off as a bad purchase. They should not recommend a generic sony case which is too big for the camera.
I purchased this camera because of Nikon's past reputation. However, this camera started eating batteries after 3 months of operation. Further, the menu feature and delete features functioned erratically from the first day of use. I sent the camera in for repair under warranty. When returned, the camera was marginally better, with the menu feature as erratic as ever. And recently, the camera simply died. Total use was perhaps 300 pictures. I would not buy this camera again.
Well I just returned my second DVP-NS975V player due to the same problem as other posters. DVDs or CDs would not track/initialize and would not allow you to open the disk drawer. When it was working, it was a fantastic DVD hooked up via the HDMI interface to a Samsung HL-P5063W. The upconversion for DVDs presented such a clear picture. The built-in Dolby decoder was also a plus since I owned an older Sony AV receiver that was Dolby Digital-Ready. There were very few upconversion DVD players available that also had a built-in Dolby decoder. I ended up purchasing a new AV Receiver and DVD player with a DVI interface - Denon. I just lost all respect for Sony.
Was told this would work in a Sony 230a camera but does not. Don't know what battery life is because I never got it to work. Thought that buying the Sony brand name would be best. Guess not. Still possible the camera is reading wrong, but have tried several times with no success.
The antenna itself is great, and it works well with the GPS software, but the Clear Channel traffic info for my area is usually very stale and of only limited use.I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, driving mostly on 680, 280, 101, and 237, where the traffic info is only helpful when there has been a severe accident blocking lanes. It's not particularly helpful for reporting on "slow traffic" and the like, but it does attempt this. Yeah, I still plug it in, but I check the radio for a much more reliable traffic reports.Unless the quality of the reporting gets much better, there's no way I'm renewing this service. I'll keep the nuvi, of course, which is great.
when i first got this, it seemed to work ok, but some files would not transfer to the player, kept getting message the player has stopped responding or it osn't plugged in. went into explorer to xfer files to player instead. creative's software just doesn't work, their sut support staff keeps sending me the same e-mails to reload the software which hasn't worked. the player freezes very often and the sound cuts off and on a lot. don't waste your money, mine is already a month old. freinds bought i-pod and have had zero probs. spend the extra money!!!!
It won't charge with new Nanos (2010 models). It will play, but the first thing that comes up on the Nano's screen is an alert telling you it's not compatible with the charger. I bought two of these docks and two nanos and none of them work together, so it's no fluke. Aside from that, the base adapters don't fit the new models either, and even if you have an adapter that came with the iPod, it still won't fit, because the placement of the interface is about 1/16 of an inch off. And the sounds is like an AM transistor radio.
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!
Read www.avsforum.comAll new units coming with new firmware that disables component up-conversion. DVI only. If you got your dvd working - its not the newest model.Plus, this player doesnt support Divx and Xvid format.I desided to pay 90$ extra and buy Momitsu DVD880.You can use Momitsu with PAL or NTSC dvd.You can upconvert480p to 720p and 1080i via component cable(as well as DVI) and its 50Mhz and 60Mhz.You can play Divx and Xvid.Momitsu very often release firmware updates.Sound and video are outstanding.I bought mine from Extremephono.
it is a small mini camera that is not in a housing at all.There is no housing with LEDs go to the swann website and you can see what you really will get.
I bought this walkman thinking i would get a good deal on it. However the quality is extremely poor. The walkman is extremely bulky at best. The headphones are poor. The sound qualiyt is worse, often you would be only able to get sound out of one ear. There is no rewing button so listening to casettes can be difficult. In addition, the switch that changes the walkman from casette to radio is difficult to use, this goes for the power button as well.Bottom line, get someting else.
buy verbatim (actually made by TY) instead. I let go on 50 bucks for memorex dl R with bad blanks. Do your own research and verify what I said.
This is my 2nd one for my babies nursery to play lullabye cd's, 1x a day at night. One works fine, the second one I ordered Sept. 8th (it's now Nov. 11) and a couple days ago it stopped working. CD reader is not working. I am attempting to go through the Amazon channels to return this, but beware of return policies before you buy. I'm not sure I'll even be able to return it. I don't have the original packaging and Amazon says I'm past my return window. Seriously? For something I bought barely 2 months ago that is a manufacturer defect? I hope this is not the case, but if they don't take this back, I will be so p*ssed after all the money I spend here. Beware...
This is for an older model of HP Ipaq PDA is not usefull for me
I bought the battery based on the image showing an original HP battery, however the battery is some fake brand and is only 4.8 mah which is weaker than the original battery that deliver 6.8 mah. anyway. this is totally wrong !!! complete deception !!!
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.
Let me start off by saying that I finally decided to replace my Belkin Pre-N router that I purchased in 2006 because of frequent connectivity issues with my wireless devices. After receiving my DIR-655 I was really impressed with how well this router worked with all of my wired and wireless devices in my house (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Roku, and Laptop). I used to have to reboot my Roku and Belkin router every time I wanted to watch a movie. With the DIR-655 all of these problems seemed to vanish, that is for the 5 days that the router worked. Upon trying to get on the internet this morning the power, wan, and all 4 lan lights were flashing in unison. I unplugged the router for a minute and plugged it back in, this did not help. Upon running an IPCONFIG from my desktop, it was showing "disconnected". So my computer was not even seeing the router. I then unplugged the router for about an hour, but the flashing lights continued upon plugging power back into the router. I then tried to "reset" the router with the "recessed reset button". This also did not help at all. I then called DLINK tech support. They pretty much had me do all of the same steps that I had already performed. After this they issued an RMA. Now I have to pay to ship the router back to DLINK. I'll update after I receive my new router.
As a previous reviewer pointed out, this thing gets way too hot. How can anything be dependable over the long haul when it gets hot and stays hot? Then the other day, when the signal began dropping several times a day, out of the blue I'd had enough. Speed was nothing to write home about either. If you are unhappy with your purchase be sure to send it back before the window of time expires to return it.
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 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.
For one, when I bought this, and why I bought this, is that Sony offered "Lifetime" customer support on the product. I call six months after I bought it, and they transfer me to some place in India, and ask me to pay for the call. After a lengthy bitch session, I was finally transferred back to America where they handled my questions free of charge. Bad experience to say the least. Then, what seemed to be no more than 24 hours after my warranty expired, my memory slots go bad. I have to place a buisiness card wedged under the door to get the unit to boot, and it will still only run on one slot, so I'm limited to 512 memory.In short, VERY BAD EXPERIENCE with this product, and VERY BAD customer support and ZERO support for a defaulty product that they should recall. Don't buy Sony. If anyone starts a lawsuit, I'm in all the way. A friend of mine owns a very large internet company here in California, and we were playing golf, and he was going to buy over 100 Sony brand Lap Tops, that is, until I told him what happened. They now are a very happy Dell customer. Funny how everything works out eh.
I chose this item because of the picture. When it arrived it was an incredibly cheap camera that looked nothing like the pucture. The dome that was shipped is listed for $4 on other sites. If the store actually has the pictured item, I would be interested in purchasing it.
After all my research, and after using my S45 successfully for almost five months, I have to give it the lowest possible rating of 1 star because it is DEAD. Something has happened to make it absolutely inoperable. I open the lens cover: the lens doesn't move. I try to turn it on by sliding the power lever: nothing. I searched through all the reviews to find a clue to the problem: nothing. I am left with sending it back to &quot;Customer Support&quot;. (Do you think I'll ever see my S45 again????)I have taken special care of my S45, and protected it in a camera bag inside an insulated bag. I have two batteries (a backup, to provide power for extended use), and three cards of varying storage quantities. I have a card reader, so the camera itself has never been connected to my computer.I emailed a friend who also has an S45, and he said he has no explanation for the failure of my S45, and he has none for the failure of HIS. (Though he gloats that he used his longer than I used mine!) I am sad that my $450-plus camera served me for only five months. If you have any suggestions for me, I would appreciate it.
I have a 15" Mac unibody and purchases this product, not only is it too small for my screen but it is hard to use. The cleaning cloth is nothing more than a piece of packaging foam wrap. I am very upset.
Bought these earbuds in early June, broken by late September. Used 3 or 4 times a week while sitting on a bus, for about an hour a day. Now, only the left side plays. The 'lifetime warranty' from Koss requires that you send them back with a check for $9.00. Pretty sad when the headphones cost about $12 shipped.The reason for the 2-Stars is that they sound quite good when they work. But, since they only last about three months, paying $48/year is expensive, and a bit too rich for me.Got some Skullcandy phones to try. They sound almost as good as these, and I hope they last more than 3 months.
This is the third and last of the HP printers I've bought. I will never go back. Get a Samsung 1210 for half the price and better printing quality, improved outer shell design, etc. Once you go Samsung, you'll never go back to the poor quality of HP. Shame on you, HP!
This device looks so cool, but the software works so suck. I couldn't agree more with the 1 or 2 star rated. I got pretty much the same problems. the file transfering and the software is so outdated and awkward!!! awkkkk... It takes too long to launch the library before you can transfer files. it stucks and closes the process as soon as it hits certain files. You have to remove that file first and start it over. It such a waste of time. I personally have seen so many problems from Phillips products. Are they going to improve their credibility or what...!!???
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 !!!!!!)
When I install a brand new real-live HP cartridge, it shouldn't have missing jets.Even after I waste DOLLARS of ink doing Level 3 clean, it still has missing/clogged jets. This is simply unacceptable. HP needs to get their act together.Now, what do I do? Send it back to Amazon?And what's this "Singapore" stuff? HP spent about $1-billion making that state of the art robotic cartridge plant in Corvallis OR. I guess Singapore manufacture is somehow cheaper than a FULLY automated factory?Bob (former R+D engineer at The Hewlett-Packard Company, not "hp")
I bought this keyboard from Amazon and I couldn't believe how badly it was designed. Quite out of character for Logitech I would say. Neither my son's HP notebook nor my Toshiba notebook would stay propped up on this Rube Goldberg rig. The stand blocked the front panel controls on the Toshiba and threatened to send the HP off onto the floor. Perhaps Amazon hopes to increase sales of replacement notebooks after this rig sends a bunch crashing off the table. BTW, I returned this product to Amazon and add insult to injury Amazon deducted return shipping from my refund. Not a good experience.
I love the sleeve because it's thin, feels great, is very easy to slide on and off, protects the whole iPod yet you can easily see the screen and use the touch-wheel.BUT... I've had a lot of problems w/ my iPod ever since I bought this sleeve, and when I remove the sleeve the problem goes away. Sound weird? Maybe, maybe not. The reason you can slide your finger along the outside of the sleeve and still have the touch-wheel pick up your movements is STATIC. I think that this static is causing the iPod to malfunction.I've gotten "sad ipod" icons, I've had it freeze up, I've had it go as far as selecting "Play" on a file but not play, all kinsa of malfunctions. However, remove this sleeve and the iPod returns to normal function.It's ashame, because the sleeve itself is awesome.I have not done a scientific test on the sleeve, this is just my observation/my experience.
This ink came up in a search for pixma ip3000, but it is not compatible. The ink itself could be fine for the printers it is compatible for.
it comes with 2 rech batt. only. 60 min chargr is for charging one single low capacity battery. very disappointed :(
After reading some of the reviews, I decided to order this slip case. Well, first thing I noticed was the plastic clips for the strap. That's reason enough not to trust the integrity of this bag. The padding is minimal and I think should only be used as a slip inside another solid well built bag. I have to say that the price was terrific and it arrived quickly, nothing against the seller. I just think that some of the reviews here are a bit overzealous.
I'm very disappointed in this blue-ray/dvd player. We purchased it in January 2011. It won't play half of my dvds now--even brand new dvds. I haven't officially upgraded to blue-ray dvds and thought that might be a problem but I know the dvds work because I can play them in my van and in my other (significantly) cheaper dvd player. I would recommend you purchase a different product.
This product "almost" worked for me. Distance from TV room to bedroom was about 60 ft. Picture looked good, but with occasional jumps. That might have been OK, but the audio had sporadic pops and hisses from interference. Turned off all wireless routers and phones, but no effect. Some channels were better than others, but none was acceptable. Tried all kinds of alignment and positioning with both antennas, but no help. Ability to transmit remote control signal was very impressive, but in the end the audio interference made the system unusable.
The speakersare CRAP! I owned 2 sets of them (i.e., Logitech replaced the setonce, and argued for hours). I am an electrical engineer and beganrealizing the problem with their circuitry design instantly when anelectronic device shuts off on the same circuit as the speakers. Theexcuse given was that the speakers were supposed to be on a differentcircuit in the house. However, my current home theater system is onthe same circuit and does not POP, like the Z-5500's do. DO NOTPURCHASE THE Z-5500's because, bottom line, you will be upset whenyou turn on or off the lights in your house, turn off your tv, etc.THE SPEAKERS POP...this is not an isolated case because I swappedspeakers, subwoofers, switched circuits, and even contacted two of myfriends who owned the same sets (and their frustrations was alsoexpressed). If you purchase these and are upset, you won't getanywhere with customer service unless you explain the technicalaspects (which the customer service agents do not understand at all).You will need to ask for your money back, and they will say they willrefund shipping up to $25, but fail to mention that it is youroriginal company's shipping costs, not the $40 to ship them back toLogitech. Remember, DO NOT BUY THE LOGITECH Z-5500'S!I will say to get a HTIB system from Yamaha for the price. I honestly will recommend Sony over these because of the persistent problems presented by them. In addition, this model was revised, and even the revised version did not fix said problem. I paid $350 for my speaker set and receiver, and it has more functionality with no problems. There are plenty of HTIB systems that would not even get close to this terrible build quality.With all this negativity, there were positives: The display is small and detailed, the sub is big, speakers are easily wall-mountable, and the night mode properly quiets the bass at night-time.With those positives, the overall negatives: Popping (when a source's audio goes on and off...including AIM sounds), Popping (when electronics are turned on or off on the same circuit...including lights), Too boomy bass (subwoofer will overpower the system at high volume levels), Too light of bass (subwoofer is underpowered at lower volume levels), Too few inputs compared to a HTIB or normal Receiver, and the Subwoofer requires 5 feet of separation from all other electronics along with contributing large amounts of heat!I spent time to write this in order to give a full perspective on the quality. I loved the speakers for the first 3 months, but finally got annoyed at the overall quality and chose to post the problems here. Hope this helps.
The red color shown is not accurate - it is more a peachy-pink. I exchanged it for the black one, which also isn't really black; it has a kind of brownish tone.
The announcement states that the item is in "acceptable condition". But when I got it from the mail and opened the package, I was shocked to see a badly fixed up Bose earphones with electric and medical bandages that made the earphones unidentifiable and generally "unaccaeptable". I wish I could attach a photo of the item... I decided to just return the item and get refunded due to the bad shape of the item's appearance which I described with the seller as a "War Veteran Bose Earphones" that needed to retire from it's purpose. It's just so dissapointing how details of the for sale items not totally being disclosed on the website's announcements and I hope that Amazon can screen these better in the future. Though I'd like to mention that the vendor was propmt enough in responding to my emails and the refund on this transaction which I'm still currently monitoring on my accounts. Maybe it's a matter of a gamble each time you make a transaction online especially if it's used items...
Pro: Fabulous screen, great form factorCon: Unbelievably annoying fan, unreliable, mediocre build quality(note: I have the VGN-S260P - same notebook w/Pentium 735, smaller HD and only DVD-ROM)Sony is the closest thing the Windows world has to Apple level product design. Unfortunately they always seem to screw it up with a few major flaws. This is the second slim VAIO notebook I have purchased (1st was a Z505) and it certainly will be the last.The screen is truly awesome, brilliant and high contrast (although skin tones are not very natural for digital photo editing). As a side note, small bright letterbox format screens are surprisingly great for those of us with post 40 year old eyes that need bifocals - you get a lot of real estate yet you don't have to tilt your head back so far to read it. The overall size and weight are great and I find the keyboard and touchpad to be excellent - although I really wish it had an IBM style pointing device.Unfortunately the quality leaves a lot to be desired. The plastic surrounding the keyboard bows up around the power button. I would have returned it for that but every one I looked at had the same problem and one look at the design makes it obvious that warping will occur. Mine also has a bad pixel (red one always on). Worse is the fact that after only a few uses I was on a business trip and needed to get some work done in the hotel - just as I was plugging a USB cable in it clicked off and went completely, totally dead. Sony service told me that they have had a lot of problems with motherboards dying on these. They also told me they had to wipe my disk clean losing all my data - why a dead motherboard requires that is beyond me. To add insult to injury, despite packing it very carefully and inserting a note to please be careful, it returned with a big scratch on the lid.All of that would be forgivable if it wasn't for the most unbelievably annoying fan I have ever experienced. If it is on AC power there is NOTHING you can do to make the fan shut up (short of a bat). Even with the most aggressive power saving settings the fan will run - even when the machine is sitting doing nothing with the screen off! And it is not just that it runs - it is variable speed and yet it cycles on and off at ~10 second intervals, you can't imagine how annoying that is, it would be better if it just would pick a middling speed and stay on. But that is not all, the fan noise is not just the air moving, it is obviously a very cheap motor because the noise is predominantly motor/bearing noise of a character that after a few minutes drives you nuts and makes you want to go out and do something very antisocial. I have a new mini tower desktop (dual core Pentium) that sits 2 feet from me yet I can hear this laptop over it even though it is on a docking station at least 6 feet away.The only redeeming aspect is the fact that if you set it to max power saving mode and run it on the battery the fan will actually shut off - as long as you don't do anything more than simple word processing. Unfortunately the performance goes down dramatically but at least you get pretty good battery life.So if you're going to buy one of these get the big battery and a set of earplugs.
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.
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.
The lack of a firewire rates this item lower than the cheapest SonyHandyCam. Windows XP Movie Maker automatically looks for a camera connection via firewire. The USB makes editing much more difficult. I am truly dissapointed.
Like some other people, I recieved my computer and was extremely excited, because this time, I actually paid for mine instead of my parents. I turned it on, connected my external hard drive, and started to play music. BAM! Screen went black, music turned off, and the only way I could continue was to hit the power off button, then power it back up. This is completely unacceptable, and I have no earthly idea why Toshiba hasn't issued a recall. I wouldn't have felt compelled to write a review here on Amazon, but I took my computer back, and got another one. The same GODD*MN thing happened the day I got it! I am stunned, sitting here with a non-working computer, thanking the sweet lord for the fact that I kept my reciept. I would go with another computer, and dont even waste your time hoping to get one that works. Other than that, its an ok machine.
Was initially impressed for a while as it had good picture and sound, etc. Then the picture would sometimes go out but volume remain, sometimes there was a picture but no volume, sometimes neither - all of these were resolved by resetting it (unplug it and replug it). It was a pain and I've never had to do that before to any other TVs but OK it was resolved. Then it also started turning itself off a few times. Now the TV has apparently died and probably cheaper to replace than repair since it of course waits to die until after the warranty expired.
I purchased these headphones thinking they might be a good fit for me since they seemed to be good for small ears.However, I have very small ear holes I guess, because these don't even go in. The only way I can use them is to take off the foam and use just the plasic rods in my ears. Wicked uncomfortable..So if you have average sized ear holes I'm sure these would be great, but if you have little ears, look for something else! (I'd love to recommend something, but I can't find any either.)
I have only recorded 3 tapes since I bought it two yeas ago. Now, the sound starts to break off on good half of the tape during the playback. Used the sony cleaning cassette to clean the head according to the user's guide. The problem stays. The worst part is that Sony has the track record to deny the problem on its product even you can find the complains all over the web. Stay away from Sony! It's not the old sony anymore.
Made my monitor think it wasn't connected to anything and color quilty was terrible, blurry and faint. Would not buy again.
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.
I had hoped for something more comfortable than sleeping with an earbud, but this was not the answer. It is hard palstic with a cushion around it. Place it directly under your ear (or under the top layer of the pillow case) and it feels like sleeping on a rock. Place it under the pillow and it's not audible. At high levels it sent out an amazingly annoying high pitched whine. At moderate levels there was so much static I could not hear the dialogue. I was really unimpressed. My strong suggestion is keep looking.
Hole in case for Headphone cable not large enough to allow head phone cable to be plugged in all the way. Making it useless.
This keyboard is the cheapest feeling keyboard I've ever used. Only after a few days of typing the keys started to stick and requires a little more effort to press some keys. In general it feels more stiff when typing rather than a nice cushy feel. This never happened from the other 5 keyboards I've used. If you really want to get a Microsoft keyboard then try getting the Elite which I also own.As for the ergonomic layout, I've noticed that it's not completely neccesary. If I use a standard keyboard that doesn't try to save money by compacting the keys together then I don't get wrist problems. You have to find a keyboard that provides a good amount of space between each keys. Although you still need to use a wrist pad and the flatter the keyboard the better.But no matter what you do don't waste your money on this keyboard.
The idea of an all-in-one is a good one; I loved the idea of being able to make copies of documents without engaging the computer, BUT this is not the printer to rely on, or the company to buy a printers from: at the end of the warranty period, the printer made a loud noise and quit working. I went on-line to Lexmark customer support and sent an email describing the problem in detail. Months have gone by with no response. Like another reviewer said, this is a disposible printer. It was also inconsistent about computer printing and seemed to have trouble switching between modes. I have Win2k professional.
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.
My first mp3 player was a basic 1 gig Creative player. Great sound, easy to use with Windows explorer. Unfortunately, this device has virtually no instructions on how it handles mp3 files and the software is just as bad. I expected to categorize my music using folders, sub-folders, etc like on my computer. No way! I finally realized after several emails to creative that the player doesn't work that way. It uses "tags" associated with the mp3 files and the firmware to categorize your music. Unfortunately, nearly all of my ripped cd's had no tags so everything was a mess. Fortunately, I was able to add tags to the mp3 files without re-ripping my entire 350 cd collection. Better documentation explaining file handling etc would have saved hours of aggravation. Also, allowing a windows directory approach would be far easier. I recently discovered that a different brand player uses the same approach and also lacks documentation on how files are categorized, etc. The more indepth general manual did mention in a footnote that files are categories by tags, but didn't explain how they are added or how to edit them. What a pain. Overall, a great sounding compact player that should come with an AC charger.
The main reason I purchased this printer was to save on printing cost compared to my inkjet printer and because it was much faster. I've figured that the inkjet was about $0.26 per page when printing flyer/programs for school. I know all about how print capacities vary from page to page, but with the standard cartridges saying 2000 pages per cartridge I figured at 2000 pages X 4 cartridges at roughly $100 per cartridge this would save a little money at $0.20 per page. I've now printed about 700 pages with a variety of content and I've had to replace 3 of the four cartridges and the black cartridge is down to 40%. This makes the cost per page roughly 3X what I expected.Personally I feel a little cheated by Xerox for misleading me on this.The only reason this didn't get 1 star is because the print quality looks really good and it is much faster than the inkjet.For photo type material, it does print darker than what is seen on the screen and I have to adjust for this. I'm not expecting photographic quality but when doing programs/flyers, this can be a bit of a problem.
Yes, it's lightweight and portable. And it's easy to hold in one hand. But that's about the only thing you'll enjoy about this camera. While the fact that it runs on two AA batteries might seem like a convenience, this camera runs through batteries so quickly that I always carry two extra pairs--of the expensive electronics-quality alkalines. The rechargeable batteries it comes with only hold a charge for ten or so pictures. And when the batteries run low, this camera is maddeningly slow as it records images onto the CF card and recharges the flash. The red-eye reduction is also quite slow and I have missed quite a few good pictures due to these delays. When I'm out with the family and want to take a few pictures, I almost always end up paying more attention to this camera than my kids. The pictures are decent but sometimes have a blue-ish or white-ish quality. I originally bought this camera for my wife; she'd have nothing to do with it and now it's mine. I bought her a Canon SureShot--it's a much better camera and worth the extra $$.
Unfortunately, this case isn't for the Nook Color. Nowhere does it say that. If you go to the BoxWave website, it says it's for the 1st edition Nook. Amazon needs to put that somewhere in their description of the product. Highly dissapointed since it was a gift and now I have to pay to ship it back.
This keyboard has wonderful bells and whistles, and I _really want to love it. However, I find that the space key istotally non-functional; it loves to either not add a space or add too many. As you can see from this review, maybe one out of ten times or so the space key malfunctions. ___It's particularly bad when I tap it twice quickly at the end of a sentence. ___What you see here isthe unedited results of typing on this keyboard. While it's annoying and intrusive typing prose, it's completely unusable for applications which use the space key as apaging mechanism (eg, reading mail or an RSS feed via an RSS reader, when it skips _a bunch of items and marks them "read"). [Since HTML doesn't show the extra spaces, I've gone back and replaced all the extras with "_" -- it doesn't type the underscores, it adds extra spaces.]My wife works at Microsoft so I got this for a steep (and non-refundable) discount. I can't imagine paying $50 for this fundamentally flawed device.
There is a LARGE amount of feedback that is most likely radio frequency interference. Every time that I turn my head to the left or right, use an electronic device (ie phone, remote controls, etc), or pause the television there is a sound so loud that it can be heard all of the way down our hall. It doesn't have any problem waking up my husband who is only a foot away. The noise is deafening!We thought that we were getting a good deal on these since they are refurb's of a nice model twice as expensive; however, I miss my $15 headsets. No whining and they had a radio!!
The reviews I read ranked this headset highly. All the reviews and specs ranked the headset highly with multiple and ample cord length. That is all lies! Multiple cords? OK, there are two. Ample length, claiming in excess of 5 feet, NO! One cord is under 6 inches, the other less than 3 feet, not over 5 feet as claimed! Support? Not if not purchased directly from them!!ANNOYED,Tim
I intended to use this device to boost the signal to my cable modem and an analog Slingbox I recently purchased. A regular splitter would cause my cable modem to lose connection every 10-15 minutes so, I thought I would give this a shot. Now the connection stays up for a few hours, but the signal still fades to the modem. Since the Slingbox is useless without the internet connection, this device was of no use to me.
The sound that comes out of this headset has no bass what so ever, totally tinny. So bad I didn't even try the noise-cancelling ability in a noisy area.
I purchased the Kodak C310 and Printer Dock and the camera would not immediately charge when taken out of the box. We contacted Kodak and they said we had to return the camera and printer dock back to the dealer. I had to pay all shipping and handling costs and Kodak said it was their policy not to refund the return of defective equipment to the customer. This camera costs me additional $20 because Kodak does not accept responsiblity for selling defective equipment. I could have bought a more expensive camera for the additional expense it cost me for buying a Kodak camera.
Works well in a quiet environment. Fits iphone with an adaptor cable changing 5.5mm to 2.5mm. Impossible for anyone to hear anything when calling from a car. FYI.
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.
I record readings for a friend. This unit is such poor quality. The machine itself makes so much noise that when you try to play it back, you hear your voice only as a secondary sound. The main sound is just static. It is also packaged in a hard clam-shell package, which is not returnable after opening. So once you "try" it out, it's yours no matter what. The recorder is made in China, the cassette tape is made in Mexico, and the adapter is made in Thailand. Just cheap products that don't work. What a waste!
This remote sender unit is not the same as the RCA unit that is picturedin the sales ad. Don't expect to get a remote extender that looks orperforms like the RCA D-940 pyramid. They are not the same. The audiovoxmodel is fair, but not as good as the RCA D-940.
I purchased the C50z from Fry's and it worked fine for a while. The 5 MP produces very vivid images. However after 9 months photos taken with this camera produced a white line that ran vertically in the middle of each picture. Olympus support agreed to fix it under the 1 year warranty. However as this camera belonged to my company I had it professionally packed and sent via DHL to Olympus's repair depot in California. A month later Olympus sent me a terse note stating that the camera had "UPPER CORNERS DENTED. WARRANTY INVALID DUE TO IMPACT DAMAGE". They demanded $150 to fix it "out of warranty". The fact that I oversaw the packaging myself and saw not a scratch makes me suspect that either DHL or Olympus employees damaged it in transit and both company disavowed any responsibility. Though I personally use an Olympus still camera for the last 10 years and have had good experiences with it, I must say that the current level of quality/control and warranty support leads me to believe that quality has dropped considerably on Olympus products in the last few years. Their support dept seems more interesting selling people newer models or billable repair than in providing actual post sales service.
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!
This keyboard was terrific for me until the E and L keys stopped working 55 days after I purchased it. Unfortunately, Microsoft's warranty on this keyboard only lasts for 45 days. So now I'm stuck with a large, useless keyboard. I would recommend buying an ergonomic keyboard with a stronger return/refund/exchange warranty.UPDATE 3/18/2008Surprisingly, Microsoft sent me a replacement for the aforementioned keyboard. It worked like a charm until this morning, when the exact same thing happened again. Random characters and other random things started happening on my Mac until I unplugged the keyboard. Hopefully Microsoft will be kind enough to replace their replacement. Whether they do or don't replace this one, I cannot recommend this item at all. Beware that if you purchase it, it might stop working suddenly.
This worked fine for the first few hours and then the screen flicker with the signal of "Signal Not Found" starts to happen. It seems to happen when the screen goes all white or all black, I'm not really sure what triggers it, but it happens often. I returned the first one to Amazon and exchanged it for a 2nd one thinking that maybe the first one was just defective. The second one started the flicker immediately. It happens on all 3 inputs connected and is very annoying. This one will be getting returned too.I can't recommend this product unless that issue get fixed.
I purchased this a month ago. The machine is cheap, the line drops out all the time and the worst part is the old carbon style roller. The carbon paper only prints 22 pages (I counted the imprints on the carbon roll) before it needs to be replaced. We set our drill in the reverse direction to rewind the carbon twice but the second time through the print quality was really poor. Keep searching.
The set looked beautiful in the store, so I picked it up. Of course, I neglected to see the open/used/abused models at a discount price placed around the Home Theater section of the store. I go home, plug it in, and what happens? The screen/projector flickers! The color morphs in and out. The color balance, auto tuning, etc. can't do anything to cure the problem. I take it back to (censored store name) and then they told me that about 9/10 of this model get returned to their store for the same reason--HORRIBLE QUALITY! Save your money if you want a bigscreen TV... buy a Toshiba or a Mitsubishi for a long-life tv. Trust me!!!
Hoping to fill my tv screen 60 led, this cable didn't do it. I did discover that they make hd vga cables that do it. This one didn't. I got a new cable that works
The cable is not hd at all. If use this cable to connect hdtv, u are no where near the 1080p resolution.I also dont think it is a 15 pin cable.
Was considering buying this extended plan along with a Sony TV but have since decided against thanks to honest folks who take time to post comments.
I don't know if other printers are like this but this Canon pixma MP160 guzzles expensive ink like a Saudi Arabian marathon runner guzzles water freaken A!! so I tried using remanufactured ink it worked for awhile then somesort killswitch screwed up my printer so I got Canon ink again it worked then I ran out of ink so I got more Canon ink but I'm getting a errorE Aghhh so frustrating!!
This is the second DVD recorder that I have purchased and this one is giving me fits compared to the Go Video R6740. The main problem that I am encountering is that I set the timer, turn the machine off and leave. When I return, the timer did not function properly. It did not make a recording, however, it did go to the station on the tv to be recorded. Also, it does not turn on easily. I stand in front of the machine, and turn on the power and nothing happens. I try to turn it on from the remote -- nothing happens. The only thing which turns in on is to unplug the power and replug it back in. Of course, then I lose the time, the programs which were set to the timer (which doesn't work anyone). This is not a keeper!
Had to buy another one. I bought it as a spare and thus did not use it for about a month and thus didnt return.
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.
These look cute, and definitely serve their purpose (i.e. holding an iPod). But they smell weird! I couldn't figure out what exactly the smell was, but it was not pleasant. For that reason alone I probably wouldn't recommend them.
Good points: 1. General Product is compact, sleek, and attractive. Has every feature one could want. It was easy to set up, has remote control features, and was operational within 10 minutes. 2. Product comes with a 9-volt battery included. 3. Battery reportedly saves not only time/date but also all recorded messages. Bad points: 1. Product that I received had a manufacturing defect -- the &quot;next message&quot; button did not work. This button is also used to set the date and time, as well as the PIN code for remote operation. Had to deal without use of those features. 2. To install the battery, need a phillips screwdriver. A &quot;no tools needed&quot; approach would have been better. 3. Had a hard time installing the battery -- battery cover would not close unless extra force was applied. The manufacturer just did not design enough room for the battery and connecting wire.
Generally lovely mouse but periodically (about once every 5 min.) loses connection for perhaps 10 seconds. Jiggling it about seems to bring it back to life but this is not really acceptable. It's going back!
Yeah, I bought this for my Wiimote (Wii remote) but it doesn't work with it. I put in the same batteries in a remote control for a stereo system, and it works so it's not like I didn't charge the batteries properly.
I bought the JBL Ontour Portable Speaker System for outdoor use for BBQ, beach, camping, etc. What I discovered was that this item is was not designed for outdoor use. The volume on these speakers is extremely low. I tried them outdoors and could barely hear the music standing three feet away with both my MP3 Player and the speakers on full volume. I had this probelm with the speakers powered by both battery and A/C adaptor. Also, I have read other reviews that have said how good the sound quality is on these speakers. I was less then impressed. Although as I did mention earlier I had both my MP3 player and the speakers on full volume which does distort the sound a bit. I quickly disconected the speaker and hooked it up to my car for the remainder of the tailgate party I was at. I got better sound quality and volume by playing my MP3 player through my car stereo. I will be returning this item.
Disappointed with Philips. The Philips HN 110 Folding Noise-Canceling Headphones do not noticeably cancel noise and they are uncomfortable to wear. Save your money and buy comfortable, non-noise cancelling headphones.
thought I would give it a try to save moneyone didn't hold the chargethe other doesn't hold the charge for a reasonable time
This product only does half of what it claims to do. It does indeed serve as an LCD cover/protector but at $30, that's pretty expensive. It does not, however, reduce LCD glare at all. I recently purchased one of these for my Rebel XT and took it to the Caribbean during my recent vacation. I couldn't see a thing on the LCD when out in the sun. I always had to find some sort of shade i.e. trees, buildings in order to view the pictures and/or settings on my camera. In a nutshell, this product is a lemon and should be avoided.
I won't go into too much details. I have two of these, which I purchased after my son started getting interested in birds. The optics are simply bad. The alignment of the lenses is bad. Looking through the lenses I can clearly see that the components in the two units are in different positions. The lenses themselves are bad and impurities are easily visible. And the mechanisms are bad; when trying to focus on an object, most of the image remains out of focus. I even had one of the two units replaced by Amazon shortly after I received it and the replacement wasn't any better. Six months later I decided we had to replace them. They now sit in a drawer most of the time. I would be too embarrassed to even give them away to someone, knowing how bad they are.
If there ever was a 1.0 product the Maxtor 3000DV qualifies! I have had 3 (yes 3) different 3000DV drives fail in less than 2 years. My last drive drops frames significantly. I have isolated the problem down to the 3000DV drive by swaping out every component that I use for capturing video. I have tried putting my current Maxtor drive in another external firewire kit and I can replicate the problem. I have also found out that I am not having an isolated problem. I have contacted Maxtor Customer Service to get a replacment drive to no avail eventhough it is pretty obvious that they have a defective product. This is defenitley a buyer-beware product.
My battery lasted just long enough to out-live the warranty. I got about 45 days out of it before it stopped holding a charge, and now I can't return it. Don't buy from these guys.
Very slow writing speed, and it won't play on my computer, nor on my pioneer dvd player. Wasted money, I won't buy any more maxell. Very disapointed.
The keys are much harder to depress than most of the keyboards out there. The keys are much stiffer than the generic Microsoft ergonomic Natural Keyboard elite. The space bar is at a poor angle and takes a conscience effort to depress.
so this is a great deal and it comes with lots of extras but its already quit working making a horrible sounds and wont work now used it 3 times and now it a nice paper weight probably could have returned it even though it was past the return date they contacted me and all i just never got back to them as i see it as more of as hassle to return it for how little i paid for it so basically you get what you pay for!!!
I bought this camera for my little girl for Christmas, and it is a waste of money. It takes terrible pictures. The photo editing software is decent, but the photos aren't worth bothering to edit. Do not waste money on this camera!
My wife purchased this system for me last Christmas to go with my new Samsung plasma. After operating the system for approximately 3 months, one night it began sparking and smoking and almost caught fire. I sent the dvd unit to Samsung who, in turn, sent it to some third party for repair. Rather than replacing the unit, the repair company replaced some parts and sent the original unit back to me. The unit still reaks of burnt plastic smell. This may be an isolated incident, but beware and do not leave the unit turned on while away for your home. I have been satisfied with its operation otherwise.
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!
I ordered this from Tiger Direct. It does NOT play DVD's from all regions. It does have PAL or NTSC output, but will not accept DVD's of other regions. I specifically bought this to play region 2 DVD's so it is worthless to me. The returns policy at Tiger Direct is so difficult that I will probably give it away rather than go through the process. This was a complete waste of $50 for me.
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
I just got this 2 days ago. One of the fans does not work and it's really loud. I am not living in the states right now so I am unable to return it, but if I could I would. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I've had two Linksys products die on me shortly after a year (a 4-port router/switch, and now this 8-port switch). It works fine until it dies (but that's like saying a stapler staples correctly: it's supposed to).Just to note: I run them in a very friendly environment -- no dust or heat or voltage spikes or any of that to blame for the problem. (Also, you can count me as an "expert user".)I myself will never buy another Linksys product again -- I'll try out Netgear & DLink and other brands, but goodbye Cisco/Linksys. If you chooose to try their products, caveat emptor.
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.
Sent the wrong one. Cost more to return than I paid for it. Luckily, the old antenna cable was long enough.
I bought four of these on August 1, 2008. The phones that are used the most only have a talk-time of about 10 minutes now and have trouble charging. Even when they were brand new they didn't have the capacity of the original batteries and the reduction in capacity was apparent on almost every call. These are definitely not of the same quality as the OEM battery. I haven't figured out how many of these I can go through to equal the life of the OEM battery, but just the hassle is not worth it. I'm buying better batteries now.
I have had nightmares with the driver for this machine. At first I thought a virus was slowing down my imac to near crashes (in os x? Never before.) I even got an Apple technician out, who ended up replacing the motherboard. Then a crash course in terminal later and I was able to determine that it was in fact &quot;Lexmark X73&quot; process that was eating up anything between 70-99% of cpu every three seconds. Everytime I use the thing (or open a program that thinks I might need it) I have to remember to open terminal and run &quot;top&quot; before being able to &quot;kill&quot; whatever process number it has. This takes ages especially when the cpu is being strangled so much. I tried to use the Lexmark online support and got a very rude and sarcastic response. It has wasted a huge amount of my time and isn't even particularly good at either printing or scanning.
Nice looking unit with good CD play and battery life. Radio Tuner and reception is poor. Lack of radio presets makes unit not competitive with newer models.
I have purchased three of these for our hotel to play an ipod through our sound system. These do not last for longer than a two month period before they stop working. It is a nice concept, but they continually break under normal use conditions. The remote begins to not work by saying "out of range", and there is nothing you can do but send it back IF it is in the warranty period. Do yourself a favor and choose a model not made by this company, as these DO NOT LAST. I will never purchase one of these from this company again. Total garbage.
Just bought one, and I'm probably about to return one. The e740 is &quot;best in class&quot; for its time, but only because no one at the time had integrated wifi. Can't really be called wifi, because you have to install an upgrade before you even have basic support for 802.1x. Reconfiguring for different access points is a pain - if you plan to use wifi, don't settle for any pocket pc 2002... go for 2003.ActiveSync disconnects often (in fact, using the most up-to-date ActiveSync will CRASH the sync software on the device).Compact Flash cards cause the device to hang at least a couple times a day.As long as you are only going to use the wifi on one access point, and will never using compact flash cards, and don't mind only using the device for 2 hours between recharging, the e740 is for you. If you want to use all the promised features, go somewhere else. It's not gonna happen.
The worst printer I've ever had, I just used it for 4 months and its broken: I won't keep on buying HP products anymore.
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.
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.
Ok. This is the 2nd ipod mini transmitter I have purchased that has broken within a month. All of a sudden it just stops working, for no apparent reason. Don't waste your money. It's a piece of junk.
I looked around and read all of the reviews for this product and the information on the Samsung site. Unfortunately I missed the hundreds of please for help online from people who were trying to have a wired Ethernet connection from their wireless router to their blu-ray player. There really are complaints after complaints from people who say their internet provider won't give them the manual network install information after the blu-ray player's auto detection of the settings only provides information that can't let them access Netflix, firmware updates, etc. I had the same issue, contacted cable internet provider and they said reboot the modem. I called Samsung support twice and they said just buy the Samsung LAN adapter, the lowest price for which I found was $60. Plus tax, the entire setup would be around $170 and not the $99 price you are seeing here. I lodged a complaint.
I have had my IPod for a year now and I am so unhappy with it. The earbuds are too big and painful, I cannot turn it off immediately so the batteries wear down quickly, and I cannot choose the songs I want to hear. I have looked online to see if there is any explanation why I have these problems but nothing short of buying a new one seems to be the answer. I have no idea why I can't hear half of the songs that I downloaded onto it, but when I put it on "Shuffle" it just skips over most of the songs.
Overall, it was easy to setup and use. Unfortunately, the quality of the hard drive that they use is poor. My hard drive failed in less than 6 months.
Makes a loud clicking noise in my car cassette player. The clicking is easily audible through my music, even when playing the music at the loudest level I can tolerate. I am someone who can usually tune out extraneous noise easily. However, the clicking gets quite annoying very quickly. On the positive side, the product arrived quickly and the sound quality is otherwise good.
Well after two weeks of trying to get this reader to work I think I'll tank this thing in the garbage. I will never buy a Soyo product again!
I'm really disappointed with what appears to be misleading promotional material and packaging language which indicates that the Zune is compatible with Windows XP. However, it is NOT compatible with Windows Media Player XP with 2002 or 2004 versions. This should be made very clear. While my temptation is to return the Zune for a refund, I've ordered a 2005 version of windows media player xp and hope that it works. Wish me luck!
I have an older car, evidenced by the fact it still has a cassette player and was looking for a way to connect my Garmin GPS with XM to the car sound system. This seemed like the ticket; however, my cassette player instantly ejects this adapter.
I bought two Monster HTS 3600's to protect my stereo. One of them blew up 30 days after the warranty ran out for no apparent reason. I wish I had understood the warranty was only a year. The length of the warranty is not on the Amazon site. Clearly I should have done more research. Buyer beware --- and wary.
I have two of these devices. They have to be configured through a web-only setup, which is a bit of a drag. I am using WPA encryption. The first one works great. The second one I cannot get correctly set up for love nor money; not sure if it's a different revision of the hardware or what. (I bought it later than the first.)Some notable glitches:- you can save your configuration, but if you try to load it again you get "CFG checksum error.", i.e., it doesn't work.- there is a wizard but it doesn't consider the possibility of WPA encryption.- the user interface is truly terrible; e.g., except for the wizard you cannot set the channel.- the latest version of the firmware doesn't work with the XBox360 or WPA at all -- even though I'm using a D-Link DGL-4300 router.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Update: I eventually got it to work. Here is what I did.1) Changed the password on the router2) Changed the password on the DGL-3420 -- nope still didn't work3) Changed them both back... and suddenly, they worked.I'm not sure _why_ it worked, but it did. I know they were getting the same passwords because I was copying and pasting from a text file. I know that I changed it back to exactly what it was before, because other devices on the network didn't have to be reconfigured (beyond resetting active connections).Still not the kind of thing I'm looking for in a product.When 802.11n stabilizes a bit more and I buy new equipment, it will NOT be D-Link.
I am only marginally satisfied with this produce. It does the basic job, but the instructions are lacking in how to replace the "cleaner pads" or how to obtain replacement pads when the two provided are used up. Further, the Amazon description of the product states it has a tape counter - if there is one I can't find it. I wrote to Amazon about the description, and you said contact the manufacturer. I did - no response. Pete Salyards
I should have listened to other reviews that noted you do not actually get 50 feet of this wire. My set-up required 46 feet and this came up very short and I was left having to order another "50 feet", meaning I'll be left with loads of extra wire. This is just bad business. Most times you'd get a bit of extra wire; I've never heard of a company selling you less than what's advertized.
After installing this product it does not work worth a flip. Unless the receiver is 40 feet away it consistently looses signal and starts alerting when the garage door is down. I think this would be a good product if they would have made the transmitter or receiver better. Great idea, bad implementation. Also tried to use the regular door sensor and the magnet is way too weak and has to practically be touching the sensor to work. I would not recommend purchasing this product at all as it does not work worth a crap. Stay away...
I'm sure this review will get lots of negative feedback, but I don't care. Someone has to let people know what a piece of garbage this product and the WUSB11 are.I bought this sometime in Febuary and there hasn't been a day where I haven't had to do something extra to get it to work. These things may include unplugging and plugging back in the WAP11, my router, the internet cable connection, or [messing] with the settings, or giving up in frustration and reading a book. I've spent, no joke, at least 21 hours with the tech support line, and the vast amount of that time is waiting on hold with a repeating voice telling me that they're having unusually high traffic and that I should be patient. Well, it's simply no wonder they have such high volume when they produce this kind of junk. I'm at the end of my patience. The first time I called, I got disconneted, maybe by the tech support guy because he couldn't figure out my problem. Then the second time I called, the device worked for about a week before it went down again. The third time I called back, we went through completly different steps to get it to work again, and it worked for about another week, almost hassle free. The fourth time I called back, I was told my problem was a known issue, whatever the hell that is since they didn't tell me what the problem was, and they told me to send my product back for a replacement, on my dime, nonetheless. I get their replacement, and I swear to the heavans, it worked for about a week before it started doing the same kind of [thing] the old one did. Things like seeing the network connection, but not connecting, working for 10 minutes at a time, then going down for the day, moving the WAP11 or WUSB11 across the room and going out for the day.Oh, and if you like to play video games over the internt, things like Unreal Tournament or Return to Castle Wolfenstein, prepare to have the game freeze every minute for 3 seconds. Now, that may not sound so bad, but it really [isn't nice] when it freezes and you wake up dead. I suppose this is another known issue that they have no solution for.Now, you may be saying to yourself, hey, this guy is an idiot who knows nothing about technology and computers. If it doesn't work then it's probably his own fault or ignorance. But, then I'd tell you how I have a degree in computer science and am a professional programmer and feel very comfortable around things such as this. This thing simply doesn't work. I'm supposing that for the people it does work for, they must be in the same room as the WAP11, but in that case you don't really need a wireless connection.So, heed my words, don't buy this if you don't like to live every day in fear that it'll not work today. Linksys should issue a worldwide apology to every customer who bought this ... and refund my money since they can't refund my time. I'm certain they've taken years off my life with all of the frustration they've cause me.And if you're wondering why I gave it 2 stars it's because nobody takes seriously one star reviews. On a scale of 1-10, this product should get a negative infinity.I'm not joking, this thing is that bad.
I bought this product because I'm a jogger and am training for the NYC Marathon. I do many long runs and this product is useless for joggers. It skips and if you listen to mp3 files there is a long delay between songs. I had to return this product with no problems given to me from Amazon. I buy all the time from amazon.com and am disappointed they are selling this product. I will still continue to buy from amazon.
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 needed a replacement for a stock 5.25 inch mid-bass speaker for the front kick panel enclosure, nothing fancy. I am using my stock head unit, pushing no more than 30watts. This Pyramid speaker was absolutely horrible! The specs for the frequency response (down to 60Hz) and sensitivity (92db) were a joke. The volume from this speaker was non-existant until I cranked it up to about 1/2 way, at which time I could barely hear muddy bass and hollow mid-range. Crank it up to about 3/4 just to get it moderately loud, and everything was completely distorted... The other stock speakers sounded loud and undistorted, but this Pyramid was so distorted and distracting that it made my 16yr old stock speakers sound like champs!Just out of curiosity, I then hooked this speaker up to an old bookshelf system I have lying around and I ran some frequency tests on it using a DVD audio input. Sure enough, anything below 120Hz sounded like I was murdering it. The 1KHz-5KHz range seemed relatively clean, just needed to be louder.Bottom line - cheap speaker made in China with fudged specifications. It has good apparent external quality, and nice heft to the magnet, but that's about it. May be a adequate replacement for a dedicated mid-range as long as you use cross-overs to keep out the frequencies it has no business even attempting...
There's really only two things I want when I purchase crimp connectors... for it to work (of course) and for it to click and hold securely into sockets. It does not do that latter. Not one of the entire bunch did, so it is either systematic error or extra cheap design.
I bought this unit just because it plays videos and it is inexpensive. I am not happy with the product. I used Garmin2610 before and this unit is inferior compare to Garmin. The major problem with unit is: "it doesn't catch the signal properly". I went to New York city and moving around all over the streets and it never get the Satellite signal. It only detected the signal on West Side Highway. Garmin didn't have this problem, it loses the signal in New York often but Not like JVC which never receive satellite signal. I went to Florida and I was not happy with it's perfomance.
This system broke down after three weeks of usage (HDD failure). I got another one which was defective upon arrival. The third one was again defective and had the same "HDD failure" problem. Very unhappy with SVAT. I finally purchased a different brand and it's been working for over a year with no problems. I don't recommend this product at all.
I have had an EOS Elan Canon SLR 35mm for years and was very excited to get the digital equivalent when the Rebel XT came out. I brought the camera with me to the desert in S. Calif during this past wildflower bloom. I figured it would be the perfect camera for the variety of colors on display now in the desert.I cannot describe my disappointment with the camera. First of all, the camera quickly got a small amount of dust on the sensor (even without removing the lens) and ruined most of my pictures. I could remove it with Photoshop, but I don't want to go through that for the nearly 2000 pics that I took.Additionally, the color was horrible. I get better color from my Canon s400 elph. I tried using AV,Program mode, manual, landscape....all of them were problematic. Also, many of the pics were washed out.The main problem is the stock lens that comes with the camera. it is a very slow f3.5 lens. junk. buying a faster lens adds another grand to the total price.other sources of irritation: cannot use lcd screen to take pics. results in using the viewfinder and your nose squished up against the lcd screen.I am returning this tomorrow.
Buying cables is not fun, so of course I went the cheap route. After buying a $10 white cable at radioshack and having it crap out in under a month I gave little thought to buying "name brand". So I went on Amazon and bought this one since it was el cheapo. Well there is of course a reason why its so cheap. The cable itself worked for about A week before I lost the left audio channel from my devices completely and only by twisting and crimping the cable in such a delicate manner and being carful not to move my iphone was I able to get stereo sound again ha ha. Also the cable rustles and shakes to the point where you can barely here any audio coming through. And of course it now does the glitch where only the low drum of the lyrics and faded beat come through because the cable is failing. Absolute garbage, but not at all surprised. Recently I tried plugging in the iphone once more just for entertainment and now find that the cable emits a shrill buzzing that increases and decreases pitch based on the rpm's of the car ha ha. It's actually entertaining how much a of a failure this thing is. I don't even think the CEO of the company could hang himself with one of this cables without it snapping in half. Avoid this cable and just bite the bullet and buy the last male to male 35mm jack that you'll ever need.
Can't say how good a GPS this is. After I plugged it in to be updated, I get a message No Maps Found. TomTom customer service is absoutely lousy. I've been able to learn to where and how to return this defective TomTom One. The company is not standing behind it's product, and neither is Amazon.
I needed a Laser Printer / Scanner (Fax was no big deal) so I purchased this printer over 2 months ago and have been happy with it. The only problem was the supplied software on the CD does not work with Windows 7 64 bit OS, but at least the drivers (and only the drivers) were available on Canons web site which I manually downloaded and installed. I use other software which was in the Canon Toolbox (i.e., OCR, Scanner, etc.) so I had to use Windows Office 2007 tools for OCR and Windows 7 supplied Scanner / Fax programs for that functionality. The fact it was discounted and Canon does not support Windows 64 bit OS makes me wonder how much longer it will be around.Feb 27, 2011 : after just over a year the printer has died
I think Microsoft just wanted to get the Zune on the market before Christmas. The main reason I bought the Zune was for the video capabilities, the larger screen and I already own the Orignal IPOD. You cannot sync up your Windows Media Center recordings to your Zune at this time. Why do I need a Zune then? Really dispointing!!! There are no podcasts or videos on the Zune marketplace. I am going to be patient and see if Microsoft releases some kind of firmware improvement in the next three months. If I see no improvments Apple IPOD here I come.
I had a 2 port KVM switch from IOGEAR and it never worked with my IBM thinkpad from work. I did not pay much attention to it because I could work without the switch.When I added one more computer for photo storage and sharing, I needed a new KVM switch that has more than 2 ports. I bought one from IOGEAR and it did not work with my IBM thinkpad. This time I wanted to try something that works with my Thinkpad so I returned it got this one (GCS1734). It did not work either. I don't think the Thinkpads use nVidia chipsets. I paid about $180 for this silly hardware. Can you believe that just a switch costs $180 whereas you can get a computer (Negroponte's computer) for $150? Even Fry's sell a computer that is $200.This rip off still doesn't work. I don't know what the alternatives are. I do not want to spend more money and experiment with other KVM switches. Someone said Belkin KVM switches are a bit more expensive but does the job. I am not taking that chance right now.
I was disappointed in the reception of this radio, I have a regular boombox type radio with a shorter antenna that picks up FM stations better. For the price it should come with an AC adapter.
I bought the PictureMate 260 on Amazon and saw this bundled with it. It was a good deal, there was no reason to assume it WOULDN'T HAVE THE CORRECT INK CARTRIDGES for the printer it was bundled with.WRONG. The ink cartridges are too large to fit.Amazon should return the money back to everyone who purchased this pack with this printer.
I purchased this hands-free device for my Samsung 3500, used it for approximately one week and returned it to Sprint. The &quot;master-plan&quot; idea behind the makings of this item is great, however, it did not withstand the road conditions when traveling. I own a smooth riding vehicle, but the reception was interrupted due to bumps in the road. It seemed that the device vibrated.
If everyone who bought this would jut follow the speed limit they could save a ton of money. Stop using this to drive irresponsibly. I you get caught use pay the fine.
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.
I bought this scanner thinking "what a deal, a scanner with a document feeder for under $140." The deal's too good to be true.Yes, it worked out of the box and yes it scans as expected on the flat bed. Except, of course, if you scan smaller than letter paper size images - it shows the document feeder's ugly underbelly around the images and doesn't come with a replacement lid if you remove the feeder.As for document feeder, this is where the nightmares begin.SCANS HAVE STREAKS DOWN THE PAGEThis thing causes streaks lines (color or B&W;) down the length of your scanned images. Not all the time, just on some batches. After scanning 50 documents (and using the OCR software (it doesn't make a difference to the streaking whether you do or not, OCR software (included) reads and translates text in the scans to readable files), you may or may not find streaks on the final output pages. This is enfuriating after waiting half an hour to scan and process images. Don't read too much into 5 pages per minute, unless you want to scan at very, very basic levels.JAMSThe feeder jams fairly easily and removing the crumples paper can result in the destruction of that sheet. Make sure all staples are removed, and if the paper has been folded (usually around a staple - when you turn over a page) beware - I took to putting pages in backwards and reversing the final image.CUSTOMER SERVICEWith free long distance these days, the call to California isn't a problem. Just make sure you only have a problem during office hours.Maybe all document scanners are like this, but after 6 weeks of use, my images streak 85% of the time, resulting in hours wasted refeeding, reinstallign drivers etc. and endless frustration. Pay more for something else if time is a factor.I have tried the scanner with a Sony Vaio laptop, top of the line Compaq Presario x1000 Laptop, and currently on a fully loaded Desktop PC with 1 GB SDRAM and a 2.8 Processor. I have installed the included software and drivers on multiple occassions, consulted the Microtek support site, downloaded drivers etc. No difference.
i had the same problem as the previous reviewer. after 2 weeks of fine playback, the player suddenly wouldn't play my dvd's. i also couldn't eject the disc unless i turned it off, then turned it on. ended up returning the player since it was within the 30 days. i also had the same problem with the samsung 841 player. i own a sony 60xbr950. i've heard about problems with dvi connections? i had to go with a hdmi/dvi monster cable. maybe a hdmi/hdmi connection might be alright.i own all sony products, and this is the first time i was not satisfied with a sony. the picture was great while it was working...but to be honest, the picture with my sony rdrhx900 recorder/player (component video) is just as good. i'll stick with the component video till they work out the bugs with the dvi connections.
I originally purchased this product for a relative, who unfortunately died before she could use it. I decided to keep it for myself and use it near my recumbent exercise bike to watch during workouts. Well, after four months I'm going to sell this sucker on eBay.The first one didn't work at all and had to be returned. When the second one arrived, I found that the picture seemed washed-out and the sound quality was tinny. The power cord is too short for something that should be have a long cable for wall mounting, and the entire device has a cheap feel to it.Audiovox seems to be aiming this product as a TV for kids, but I don't even think they'd be happy with the poor quality.
Long story short: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE MAC AND USE ENTOURAGE - IT MIGHT LOOK OK FOR A FEW WEEKS, BUT SLOWLY BUT SURELY YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DATA! DON'T EVER EVER CALL PALM TECH HELP - THE MOST HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE I'VE EVER ENCOUNTERED!For the whole story, read below:Like most others on this site, I was very excited when I first received the Tungsten E (just a month ago!) I was determined to get organized and sync everything up with my iMac.NOTE: I use Entourage, as many Mac users do. I was told the Tungsten E was compatible.Installing for OS X wasn't easy - lots and lots of errors... after some research online we figured out it was because of an incompatability with Stuffit. That fixed, I was able to sync everything and all worked well for about 3 weeks.THEN, data started disappearing. My categories (personal, business, etc) in my calendar was all erased, leaving my calendar completely disorganized. Then, addresses, phone numbers and birthdays started disappearing from my contacts.Enter the PALM Customer &quot;Care&quot; and &quot;Technical Service&quot;. If you've read other reviews on this site you may already know that Palm is now outsourcing their service to India, South America, etc. After my 3rd call with someone who gave pat, very difficult to understand answers and completely random statements after my repeated questions, I finally asked where their service center was. That is when I found out it was all outsourced. Their phone system seems to be an internet phone system (a very long delay after each question and full of static.) I won't go on and on, but suffice to say, I called them 3 times and got nowhere. (This was a total of about 1.5 hours of my time today). To make matters worse, they continually tried to refer me to the Entourage tech help line (a totally different company). I finally called Entourage and they, rightly so, informed me this was a bug in Palm's software and he has yet to know a patch to fix it.I am considering returning this to Amazon. I am SO disappointed.
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...
The remote suddenly stopped working - figured it was batteries - replaced them - didn't work - replaced them again. Nothing, and no way to manually turn on the fking television! I have no idea what we're going to do, but if we can't get the thing working (with a new remote?) then we're swearing off Magnavox HDTV. Pure garbage!
I purchased this PSU to replace a weak 250W unit so I could run multiple hard drives and a video card. The first PSU I got worked well and my system was actually running a bit faster...until it nearly had a meltdown. The PSU fan didn't work and it got really hot (but didn't shut down). I swapped the old one back in and waited for a replacement PSU (BTW, Amazon is really good about replacements). Installed the second unit and instantly lost the first hard drive in the power circuit, presumably due to a bad SATA power cable that came with the PSU. The HD was completely shorted out. The motherboard, the video card and the other HD survived, so I'm assuming voltage is OK to those (at least the right polarity), but will test to make sure. The modular design is nice, and it's easy to configure, but make no mistake - it is a low-end power supply with the potential to seriously damage your system when it develops problems. Based on my experience I can't recommend this product to anyone - it's just too risky.
I received my HP DesignJet 130nr three weeks ago and it has not worked since(LCD cartridge indicator was signaling "empty cartridge"), after 3 cartridges HP technical support still wanted to send another, I told them wrong answer. HP support promised a new printer to be sent out by a technician (Next day), and that was last week, it never happened, not even a courtesy call back. Hours more on hold multiple calls to get in touch with management, management assured me of a swap. UPS tried to pick it up yesterday when I wasn't home, I didn't know they were coming because I wasn't informed, HP told me a Tech was going to replace it? Why didn't they let me know? I Called them back this morning and asked the tech where do I ship it to, does UPS have a shipping label, is it insured? She didn't know and put me on hold and then finally said she would call me back in a couple hours! HP is a great company and one bad printer out of thousands could happen to any company, I find no fault in that as this could happen to any good company. What I do find fault in is the support. HP support needs to just shut down for a few days and do a training stand down; I would recommend streamlining the maintenance flow efforts with customer reconciliation and back order validations, this would save valuable time and assuring customer care.
I purchased this cable because I "assumed" it was made by Belkin, not to mention that the reviews seemed excellent. Hmmmmmmmm, the legitimacy of these reviews makes me wonder now!In any case, when I received the cable and hooked it up, my screen was all blurry. Having worked with Belkin products before, I thought to look for their trademark name on the cable. To my surprise, it was not there! Cables made by Belkin should have their name on it.I discussed this with Amazon and they stated that they would look into this. I hope they do as their customers deserve better than this!My advise, don't buy anything sold by Amazon's distributor "MarginMart, Inc." It's likely to be a poor quality knock-off of the real thing.
The only thing I like this device is the throughput. When you configure the Ethernet interface at 100/full, you can get 80mpbs.The security design is not good:1. Only allow 8 characters passwords and special characters are not allowed.2. Each time you add a user or group to a share, it creates a new share instead of adding to the share3. It does not support Chinese characters.If you want good throughput, Enginsh only, and don't care about security, it works.
Ive had this unit for over a 1+ year and ran into problems with reception it would drop signal and it would eventual come back. I found out that this unit had a defect and the xm rep said I could get a replacement for $50!!! They didnt figure to tell anybody about this? If this is true I would not recommend XM Radio at all.Thanks John
It says high resolution, not the case. If you have an older low res set up, then maybe this is for you. However, if you want a clear picture on a monitor with a higher resolution.....do not waste your money. Yeah, it's only $4, but you really do get what you pay for. My other cable, which is 6 years old, has a way clearer picture than this cable provides. And returning the cable is not economical. Learn from my mistake.
I just received the Bescor MP101, and was excited to try it out. I got 4 AA batteries and installed them as shown, and switched it on. Nothing. There is a small green LED light that is supposed to illuminate when the device is on, but it didn't light. I reread the instructions, thinking I might have missed something. Then I installed 4 brand new batteries from an unopened package. still nothing. So obviously the device I was shipped was defective.Unfortunately, I can't comment on an actual functioning product, as I decided to return the device. But I made a few observations on the defective one. First, it's strange that a power adaptor is not included with the MP101, especially since the product instructions state that a power adaptor will yield the best results. If you want one, that's going to cost you additional money. In addition, while the head itself seemed solidly built, the remote was very flimsy. Finally, though I didn't get a chance to test it, 5 pounds seems a little limiting for a maximum weight capacity. It would be fine for HDSLRs with a medium size lens, but try to add a matte box, larger lens, or use a prosumer size HD camera, and it might not hold up.I don't normally write reviews for products that I didn't even have a chance to use, but I was so disappointed that I couldn't even get the Bescor MP101 to power on, that I wanted to save other customers from similar grief.
While I'm a big fan of Lexar's flash memory cards, this MP3 player is a very poor choice, even though its memory can be expanded via a larger-capacity SD card.First of all, this player is thick. Companies like Creative Labs have thin and stylish MP3 players, but this Lexar is thick and unstylish -- you have to see it in person to see what I mean. It's not really butt-ugly like iRiver players, but still very plain. Again, it's the thickness that unpleasantly surprised me.Second, sound quality is TERRIBLE. The same MP3 files (encoded at 192kbps) that sound great on the iPod sound muffled and colorless on this Lexar. Worse, there are occasional pop noises that are not present on the iPod or Archos AV320. This is just terrible. For this alone, I advise you stay away from this Lexar product.Third, the buttons are hard to use (esp. when the player is in the cheap clear plastic case) and the screen is hard to see in most lighting situations. This is simply one of the most user-unfriendly MP3 players I've come across.Fourth, yes it has built-in FM, but its reception is horrible. My tiny $5 no-name AM/FM radio gets clear reception here in the office, but the Lexar gets nothing but statics. I don't think this is because I got a lemon; from what I've read elsewhere, this is a common complaint.In short, while I'll continue to buy Lexar flash memory, I'll advise anyone not to even think about getting this MP3 player from them. In fact, if you search on Amazon you'll see their other MP3 players are no good, either.
Amazon continues to ship this antenna with the Wilson Electronics Sleek Booster, and it is not the right antenna. Wilson has told them many times they are shipping the wrong antenna but they continue to do it. This was very frustrating and caused me a lot of grief as I was not able to get on the Internet for a week due to Amazon's problem. I am returning the whole package to Amazon even though Wilson Electronics was able to send me an adapter in the next week or so, but the primary reason I purchased this product was to use over the Holidays where the place we were staying had little reception. Not being able to use my smartphone hot spot really made me angry. There is not excuse for this as Amazon has been told many times by Wilson Electronics that they are sending customers the wrong product.
I have this phone, in fact, I liked the idea and look of it so much, I hoped the problems I was having were just specific to the phone I bought - meaning hopefully it was a lemon.Unfortunately, I bought another one and replaced it and still have a problem with it. Periodically the phone cuts in and out so it sounds like you are on a cell and going through a bad cell site...This is on the corded phone, not the extension.Everything else with the phone is fine, you have all the features you could want, but this little problem is enough of a nuisance to really bring down the rating.If you buy it, I hope you don't have the same problem. For me, I lived with it for about a month, then it started getting worse. That's when I returned the first phone and got the replacement...it's started with this one, but I can't find a corded phone w/an extension for anywhere near the same price, and the only other one I've found is another AT&amp;T.Hope this is helpful.
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.
This is easy. Don't buy it!!!! The plug end that goes into the laptop doesn't fit!!! Returned it and bought one at Walmart that has multiple adapters and for less $!!!!!!!!!!!
I read so many good reviews that I wonder if I am the only one that is having trouble with this machine!!? I use it primarily as a copy machine, and inevitably the pages get stuck time after time.......it has taken up to an hour to copy 10 pages due to having to open the back and pull out the paper that continually gets jammed! (not to mention all the paper waste!)
When I first tried this headset on it was magical. The design is perfect. The headphones fit snug around your ears canceling out all outside noise - great for gaming. The control is okay (outside of an obnoxiously large mute button that's very easy to accidentally hit) and the mic design is great.The problem with this headset is the same problem I've had with every other sub $100 headset to date: the part quality and construction is god awful. 1 month into owning this headset I started getting static. I opened the control case to find yet another cheap chip with shoddy construction - wires frayed or detached, chip not even attached to anything (the housing crudely glued around it) - just an absolute joke.Do not purchase this headset.
I ordered this cable specifically because it was WHITE.It has WHITE in the name of the product.The image looks white. The cable isn't. Its grey.There are lots of "white" things around it like thepacking slip that clearly are justified to be white.So I've been mislead and am not very happy ..
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!
These speakers blew up the first time I used them!!! Smoke came out of them. So all I can say is you get what you pay for.
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..
I am never buying another Linksys product again. The Linksys support forums are full of people complaining about their routers, seems like pretty much all of them, disconnecting for no reason and they offer no help.
I Purchased this TV at the end of February and within a few weeks it would not work. It switches on for a second then off, not even time for the picture to come on! I tried different outlets which work fine with other appliences but not the TV. I called Toshiba as requested in the manual and they put me in touch with a local TV repair as it was under warranty. No Luck.Another Toshiba place (50 miles away)I was asked to bring the TV in to them! This is a heavy TV set!! I then tried returning this item to Amazon who would not accept it because it was now more than 30 days since it was purchased. My advice, buy where you can return or have a local service company available. I also give Amazon -* minus stars for service.
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.
I used this for a few months before parts of the disk started to become "bad". The bad sectors started as 10MB and progressive grew to 60GB. I had to return it before the end of one year, and they sent me a new "refurbished" one. Don't know how long this one will last...
I chose an IOGEAR product because of the 3 year warranty. I know of no other company offering more than 1 year. Unfortunately, despite spending 2 days trying to get this thing to be recognised by any of 3 computers that I tested it on, I failed miserably. Was I unlucky enough to get one of the rare duds that fell between the cracks or is IOGEAR Quality Control non-existent? To heap insult upon injury I had to pay the shipping to return this useless object to the &quot;The Nerds.Com&quot;.
I bought one of these drives recently and was *shocked* at how loud the internal fan is. Within 5 minutes of turing the drive on and copying over files the fan kicked in and it was like I had a leaf blower in the office. It's totally unusable. Maybe other people are fine with high levels of fan noise or put them in already loud areas, but put this thing in a quiet office and it's brutal. I'm returning it asap. I have no idea if this is a one-off situation or they're all like this. It doesn't seem to be defective and there is nothing in the software to reduce fan speed or lower the noise level. Just thought I'd post this as a warning to people who are looking at these drives. Buyer beware.
This printer prints very well.Thats the good news.Bad news is the ink cartridges,which are very expensive, seem todry out on their own as well as reportback falsely that they are empty.I am looking at two cartidges here which youcan see ink inside but are reportingthat they are empty. If they are empty theprinter will not work even if you areprinting black.This problem is so serious and reoccursthrough the entire Epson line of printersthat I can not recommend Epson nor willI buy Epson again.Yes its that bad!
Doesn't function properly with old Pioneer cable box. Also, doesn't function properly with Phillips TV/VCR combo, treating it more like VCR and not operating functions like selecting captions inside the menu. More like basic remote that costs much less.. My old Sony remote worked better...
I've owned a model GR-D30U for less than two years. Yesterday the camcorder just quit powering on. The DC will not work, the battery will not charge. It simply will not turn on at all. Worse, I have a tape in there that I cannot remove without a hammer. The store I bought it from wants $100 just for "diagnosis." Just another case of expensive disposable electronics. My choice next time will not be JVC, a brand I used to trust.
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!
I cannot believe how bad the reception of both AM and FM stations is on this radio. More unbelievable is that the poor reception decreases over time. Yes, that's right, every week the reception gets weaker. Hey, it looks pretty, its very portable, and everything about it works EXCEPT the reception. I like to listen to talk radio, and it is very disconcerting to hear the sound dropping in and out in the course of every program I listen to. I got better reception from my 1960's portable radios than this one. I had heard good things about SANGEAN products from other sources on the internet, but I should have heeded one AMAZON customer who made a complaint about the poor reception problems he got using this radio. I have used the SONY WALKMAN with no problems ever in the past. Great reception, great product, great price. But, I wanted something smaller and different. Yeah, it is smaller, and it is different...it is a bad excuse for a portable radio. Just my opinion.
This may be late, but I was getting the same error and this did work.Can't Find any Photo Viewer,or another program owns it.The program will exit!*The cause of this error message: When connecting the Key Chain to your computer,the Keychain will prompt you to select "USB Charge or USB Update". Select USBUpdate (Press the RIGHT button and then MIDDLE button) then run the PhotoViewer Software.*Make sure that the USB Cable is plugged in all the way (you should hear a clickingsound).*Go to your Desktop to make sure your computer recognizes the Key Chain. The KeyChain should be listed as a REMOVABLE DISK. If not, replace the cable.*Go to your Device Manager to make sure your computer recognizes the Key Chain.The Key Chain should be listed as a STORAGE device in the Device Manager. Ifnot, replace the cable.*Make sure you have FULL administrator rights on your computer *a)Create a newuser account and give that account full admin rights, b) Connect the Key Chain, c) Setthe Key Chain to USB Update, d) Run the Photo Viewer software.
I received the hair dryer and went to Thailand without trying it out. When I tried the dryer in Thialand it would only work on low speed and not on high.
I had bought this Camcorder 4 months ago and now that I am about to leave for vacation the lens cover (shutter) does not open. I called Sony and told them about this and they asked me to send this to one of their service center and asked to pay $150 upfront for labor charge.Other drawback is that for outdoor shooting 5.1 audio captures too much wind noise.I am very unhappy with Sony quality in recent products I bought. I "WAS" a Sony fan but no more. I have a 2 year old Mini-DV Camecorder in which the Mini-DV does not come out. You pay BIG bucks for very poor quality.Stay away from Sony products...there are other better products for half the price
Got this camcorder for christmas 3 yrs.ago.After storing the camcorder for about 1 yr. I charged the battery and when I went to check a tape that I had recorded 14 mos. ago there was no picture on the monitor and the viewfinder.I had sound but no picture.I called the JVC service division and they told me to ship it to them and they would check it out and tell me how much it would cost to fix it.I also went to an authorized JVC repair shop and was told that this was a problem that JVC had know about and that if I send it to the JVC that they would fix it for free.The JVC service division person I spoke to told me that I would have to pay.I am confused and very upset that JVC doesn't standby their product.If I have to by another camcorder,I'd never buy a JVC.
I am using this cable to connect my laptop to my 720p HDTV. With any other cable in the house, my laptop detects my unusual monitor resolution (1360x768) and allows me to select it appropriately in the display settings. With this cable however, the correct resolution isn't even an option. I tested each of the 15 pins, and only 5 of them are connected to anything! I know VGA cables don't need all 15 pins, but when I use a cable that has all 15 pins connected everything works fine. For my application this cable is completely worthless.
Just another unhappy customer who received DIMM's (desktop) instead of SODIMM's (laptop) memory. I should have read the other comments before ordering. Alerted Amazon to the mistake, hopefully they'll fix the item description before another customer orders the wrong memory. Waiting for my refund.
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.
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.
Wonderful camera with one big mistake: The viewfinder is separate and not through the objective/lens. Due to the resulting parallax it is not at all suited for close up or macro photos.I had to return it.
Amazon sells the Altec Lansing XM3120 for 16.95.This unit works with skyfi3 (use the included Roady XT adapter) but, the volume adjustment knob on the XM3120 will NOT work with the SKYFi3. To adjust volume, use the volume controls on the side of the SKYFi3, or the SKYFi3's remote control.The skyfi3 radios may also work with Roady XT home kits, but I haven't looked into this.I ordered the Altec Lansing XM3120 yesterday; I like this unit better than any home kit.New comment: I just received the Altec Lansing unit, and its volume knob WORKS. To change the volume you can use this knob, or the skifi3 remote control (or the radio volume).
a rather overpriced item. does not have stereo or volume control. worth about 10 dollars. foam on the head cup will peel off .. definitely not a sony.. most be made in china.. where all junk comes from
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.
the product didn't work; we're trying to find out how to send it back....
This set did not work for me, so I am just using it as headphones only. The mike's leg is too short for me. When the mike is not directly in front of a mouth, the level is too low. There is no way to extend the leg.Makes me think that standard head has much smaller distance between the ear and the mouth than mine :)
I bought vaio pcg-grv680 in nov 2003. Within few months, I noticed that cooling fan was always on, i contacted sony customer service they told me that i had a set up problem.Since last 6 months, laptop was getting overheated and crashed so many times. Lately, i cannot recharge battery, it seems to me that due to heating, connection melt down. I tried to contactSONY customer service, it is worst. I wasted $2000. I willnot recommand anyone to buy VAIO laptop.
this access point is only able to receive signal from Linksys router with known MAC address and I tried to use it to receive signal from a WIFI network but it didn't work. there are much better types from other brands
I had to buy some Duracell rechargeable batteries. The Sony batteries died after 3 charges. The Duracell batteries work great with the Sony charger. =)
These will not hold anywere near the rated 10 pounds without 'drooping'. I questioned the design when I first saw them advertised, but saw several good reviews so went ahead and bought them. DON'T Be fooled! They may work great for some little PC type speakers that weigh a couple pounds, but when tasked with holding an 8 pound speaker, they just drooped, no matter how tight the ball fitting. Don't waste your money on this unless you have really light speakers. I am very disappointed because I've had good luck with some of Omnimount's other products. Also the included hardware was junk! Had to go to the hardware store to get decent mounting hardware.
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.
because of the reviews above i bought the speaker in hope they would make good speakers for a good boombox.i expected decently clear sound, but not anything spectacular. the second i heard them i became extremely disapointed no lows, highs are extremely muddled and they started smoking with only 10 watts. i can tell that these speakers weren't broken because they still sounded okay. but the main reason i made this review was a disclaimer. do not buy these if you expect clear sound, only buy these if you need them to fill an empty speaker hole.
This remote was perfect for Media center until the last software version. For some reason Logitech saw fit to mess this remote up. It is no longer a Media center remote. They have made the green media button, which was the most important button on the remote, inoperable with media center. you have to go into the display menu and find the button to bring up media center and the media center main menu now. Ridiculous. Actually as soon as a find a replacement I will be selling mine.
I purchased this in August with a bunch of other items from Amazon but didn't give it as a gift until just recently. It barely worked initially and now after 3 or 4 uses it has stopped working altogether.
I tried this on my Comcast cable system. I even bought the Monster 2GHZ splitters, which in fact DO work well, but this so-called "booster" just boosts electrical noise on all 3 of my TVs. It's funny -- Comcast says I "must" have one of these on my system ( one of THEIRS, I suppose ), but after 3 tries with it I just gave up. My pictures are clearer without it and it doesn't even make a good doorstop.
It may be a good NIC but it does not have a driver for Windows 2003 x64. I searched the web over and haven't found any luck, and their customer support also confirmed they don't even support Windows 2003 in general on this NIC. Yikes.
After about 2 weeks of use I got a "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) on my Sony DSC-W1. Sandisk return policy let me return it but they took 8 weeks to send me the new one. In that time i got a sony (price is dropping) and i have no problems.Be careful.
If you want a nice camera similar to this one...go for the Z600 it has better features and the overall look of the camera is much better than the z60. ive seen both..and the Z600 is alot more attractive.
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 ...
How could you sell a GPS WITHOUT Bluetooth?I thought it would function as well if not better than my car's GPS and this one cost 3 times more.I will have to hard wire it to a headset and not be able to use my phone while riding.
This is clearly one of the worst pieces of equipment I have ever purchased! After being in business for over 20 years and purchasing every conceivable need for an office, this is the most disapointing.The first came, broken inside the machine, clearly broken at the factory. Amazon tried to blame the shipper - there was no shipper issue. I was charged over $100 to ship it back. There was no option not to get another - it was automatically shipped at my expense! The second came in one piece, however has NOT worked more frequently than it has worked! I have struggled with repair - at one point, every board in the machine was replaced. I purchased an all-in-one for $200 at the local office supply store the works beautifully every day while this Cannon is down yet again.
All I needed this lock for was as a simple deterrent for a classroom laptop, so it seemed like the perfect fit. Upon opening the package, however, I was overpowered by a strong, toxic smell. It literally stunk up my whole apartment. I left it on the balcony to air out for a day. I even washed it in the sink with sponge and soap. 3 days later, it still smells horrible and I'm considering just throwing it away. I think it might be a health hazard. Perhaps the smell is part of the deterrent factor (it's definitely stronger than the cable itself), but for me it's just not worth it.
Ive had this router for over 2 years and its always messing up my modem and wifi. I have to reset it about 5 times before it will start working again. Im buying an Airport Extreme to replace this with.
On my previously submitted review, please correct &quot;corded&quot; to &quot;cordless&quot; in the 2nd to last paragraph.The unit appears to be made well and offers good features. The price is excellent for a corded/cordless phone with an answering machine. However, the sound quality is lacking.There is noticeable background noise on the corded handset when the volume is above level two (out of four). Moving the phone to another jack where another corded phone was previously plugged in (without background noise) did not help. I bought this phone because I did not want the background noise of a cordless phone on my main phone. The noise is not awful, just annoying and surprising for a corded phone.The cordless phone sounds fuzzy both at the phone and to the person on the other end as well. Switching channels did not help. The phone was much clearer when within 5 feet of the base set, but obviously, that defeats the purpose of having a &quot;cordless&quot; phone.Although there are few alternatives in this type of phone available, I would pass on this one and keep looking.
This replacement cord was not the quality I was expecting at all. Every time I plugged it in it arched at the outlet and eventually the wire separated at the end! Had to order a whole new AC adapter/power supply cord.
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.
Would rather give it a zero star if they had one. Installed the card with the ver.2 drivers. Card worked for a few hours then started switching on and off about every 30 seconds. After about 5 calls and to tech support over in India and 20 hours of playing around I gave up and bought a Linksys card it works great. Netgear should look at what Linksys does for Tech support. Would never think of buying another Netgear product.
don't buy the product first it is a fake one it is not volex and second I got a broken one....it lasted a week for me than it broke.... save your money don't buy it
Could never get this to interface properly with my Mac laptop or Imac. The tech support at Nikon really put in a tremendous effor tto get it right but to no avail. I would have to say that perhaps because I'm using OS 10.4.10 the Nikon software wasn't compatable. Other than the unit being way overpriced, if it worked I would have kept it. Nikon software with Mac OS's seem to always have issues.
Purchased the unit in January based on great reviews on Amazon, once installed, it did not meet my needs and I hated the user interface. Disconnected the unit,purchased a different brand, Sonic-Wall TZ series from Amazon. it works great and I love it. So couple of weeks ago I pulled the DLINK to give it away to a friend, but it wouldn't power-up. After wasting valuable time on Dlinks horrible website, I contacted their tech support for help for warranty support. They agreed to send me a refurbished unit right away if I returned the unit at my expense, within 7 days or they would charge my creditcard $150.00. So I packed everything I had kept and shipped it. Today I received an emails from DLINK as follows:We have received your RMA package. The following is a list of the contents of your received package: 1. Original box, 1 x DIR-655 - Xtreme N Gigabit Router, 1 x CD, 1 x AC Power Adapter, 1 x Ethernet Cable, 3 x Antenna, Thank you, D-Link RMA Departmenthere is the interesting part:missing: 1 x Bottom Foot(Stand) - $5, 1 x Mounting Kit (Routers,APs & Small Switches) - $3, Per your Cross-Ship agreement, your credit card has been charged $8.66 fort he missing material ,Thank you, D-Link RMA DepartmentAre you kidding me? A foot stand and four screws? Is it not enough that I wasted my valuable time and money to ship a failed hardware which was under full warranty, to receive another used refurbished unit but you have the nerve to charge me for a plastic stand and 4 screws after 8 months?Too bad for DLINK, they lost a customer for life. I will not recommend this product or this company at all. DLINK has robbed me of more than $8.69. They lost my trust. Shame on you. Dlink should learn customer service from Amazon and Apple.
In the interest of full disclosure, I have never used this antenna, and I am writing this because none of the other people who have written a review have bothered to properly test it against a standard folded dipole antenna. To do such a test properly, you would need to place both antennae in the exact same location and orientation, not at the same time of course. Terk makes a lot of antennae that include built-in amplifiers, and on the packaging they quote the antenna gain, not the gain of the antenna itself. This is wrong and misleading. Common sense should tell you that if an amplifier could make up for a poor signal coming from the antenna itself, you could turn any crummy antenna into an excellent antenna simply by adding amplification. Unfortunately, it does not work that way. What matters to the receiver is not the absolute strength of the signal, but rather the signal-to-noise ratio. The only way that it is possible for an amplifier located at the antenna to improve the result is if the amount of noise that is being picked up in the transmission line between the antenna and the receiver is greater than the amount of noised added to the signal within that same amplifier. When the transmission line is long, the signal will experience attenuation, and in this case it can make sense to boost the signal at the antenna, the effect of which will be to keep the absolute strength of the signal high relative to the level of noise picked up along the transmission line. Thus, if the amplifier is doing anything at all in a typical home setup, it is only compensating for a transmission line that does not do a good job of shielding the signal from noise. It is therefore no surprise that several people who have experimented with turning off the amplifier have reported that the amplifier does not seem to do anything. The common folded dipole that you buy at Radio Snack or elsewhere uses 300-ohm flat lead transmission wire, which is not particularly good at protecting the signal from noise. Coaxial wire is inordinately superior. People who are reporting good results with this antenna might well get equivalent results with a $5 folded dipole but using two 300-Ohm / 75-Ohm adapters, one located right at the antenna and the other at the receiver so that shielded coax can be used over the distance that separates the antenna from the receiver. In all likelihood, the true reason that this antenna is giving many people better results than a cheap folded dipole, has nothing to do with the built-in amplifier, but is due to the use of coaxial transmission line.
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.
This computer locks up on me all the time!! Multiple- we're talking more than 5 on bad days- times a day. I don't know if it is just my computer that has a problem or what, but it is really frustrating. Today it has locked up over and over again. It has also happened (not today, but sometimes) that the computer will just turn itself off. Just like that. No goodbyes. No kiss on the cheek. Nothing. Kaput. I want to smash my computer.
I am very dissapointed in this remote.I had a zenith remote that lasted 6 years.When it died I wanted another Zenith. Well this can't compair to the old one.You can tell just by holding it that it is cheaply made.Some times the buttons don't work.I would never buy another zenith.
Stopped working too. Many issues look online. Don't buy it's a waste. Not under warranty anymore. Just pure crap tks
This has become my backup camera since I am not happy with the performance.It takes good pictures with flash, not as good without especially ones in motion.Colors are sometimes off, too bright or look overexposed when the light isn't that bright to do this. My biggest complaint is that it is too slow loading the flash. Pictures without flash aren't good so I need to use flash, but that loads too slow between shots. Sometimes it's as long as a minute. I am using it to take pictures of sport and my 3 kids in constant motion :) I need to be able to take pictures fast before they all scatter. I think if it used different batteries they would load faster and last longer. On trips I was flying through batteries!When I bought this camera, my mother in law came to visit with much cheaper camera. Her camera took much better photos, was really fast loading which made it super for taking pics of my kids. Most of her pictures of exact same setting were much better and without the flash. Colors were better too. So I decided to downgrade (upgrade in my opinion) and bought a used $100 camera, exact same one as my mother in law, and I have been really happy with that other one (not Canon).I am keeping my Canon as a backup (maybe when kids are older they can have a nice toy).
I bought this converter because I was going to France and wanted to charge my cell phone. As soon as I tried to charge it, I realized that the converter, even though it said that it was for Europe, did not work in France. I have since returned this item.
I purchased this scanner to scan in a large collection of family photo's. The box says &quot;all in one photo and document scanner for the home and office&quot;. However, in the fine print of the manual is says that the auto loader can't be used for photo's! Also, the auto crop feature did not work. I returned mine.
This CD player is not only cheap in cost, it is cheap in workmanship~ I could play CDs on it for one day. That's it. After that I would have to turn it on, off, it would spin but rarely play. Then, once it would play, it would error out about halfway through the CD. That was such a headache that I finally gave up and I guess the machine gave up to, since it doesn't play any CDs now. The radio is a cheap one but nothing that I didn't expect. It works and I use it sometimes, but gets in very few stations.I tried a variety of CDs, and even brand new ones right out of the packaging. Nothing worked. What a waste of my money. Now I am back on Amazon trying to find another CD player.
My print server is now useless, after upgrading to Vista, as Linksys evidently has no plans ever to support Vista with this product.I've purchased many Linksys products in the past, but I will think twice about ever doing so again.
Right out of the box, the tuner was defective. On both AM and FM, there was an extremely annoying "POP!" sound every five seconds. As a test for the problem, if you leave the AM antenna disconnected and turn up the volume, it's very obvious. When the AM and FM antennas are properly connected, you won't hear it so much on loud music, but during quieter passages the five second interval click is a real nuisance.The Sony support website Knowledge Article C399832 for "Popping or clicking noise when playing the radio" suggests unplugging the unit for a minute and then plugging it in again, but that didn't help. The suggestion in that case is "service may be required". I also called the Sony 800 number and spoke to a service rep who admitted that the unit needed repair. Well, since I only bought it last night, it's obviously going back to the store.File this one in the Sony junk product category...
Good sound quality, but product lacks volume and bass. For such a heavy device, I expected a little more "punch" to the sound. For something called the "Block Rocker" you would expect it to be heard within the area of a block. It is marginally louder than the ipod docking station in my kitchen.
This review is for the seller, not the product or for Amazon itself. The picture of the item clearly shows 30MB/s but as some other reviewers have said, what was received is a 15MB/s. That is clear misrepresentation by the seller and I would urge Amazon to bar them from their site.
I bought this kit for my son for christmas. He says his battery does not stay charge and the kit don't work...Unfortunately, I don't have the package or receipt that came w/it. So now I gotta buy a new for my son...
This extension was a waste of money. It doesn't work. My computer fails to recognize my digital camera with it, although everything works fine with another standard (non-extension) cable.
As an audiophile, I just this last year succumbed to the allure of being able to take most of my music with me and bought first an Archos Gmini (battery life of about 1 hour) and then the Zen Xtra. What I like about this unit: using WMA files ripped at 192kbps, the sound is often quite good, especially with a decent set of 'phones (Sony MDR-EX71). The size of the unit, while larger than the iPod, is perfectly acceptable. I even like the stying. And the price is right. With so much storage, I can carry most of my CD colletion with me. What I don't like: EAX "ambience" settings are a pure gimmick, sound pretty bad, and reduce the volume too much. The buttons are flimsy. The software is an abomination. And if you want to actually try the world of purchased digital music, it's probably best to stay with iPod. I used MusicMatch, and have been unable to get the files onto my device after it recently crashed. Which brings me to the Achilles' heel of this unit: poor reliability. My first unit died within a month after about a 6" tumble to the floor. My second unit crashed, too, for no apparent reason and I had to reformat the hardrive. Now the FF and rewind buttons won't work. My unit is no longer covered by the ridiculous 3-month warranty, and customer service is a sad joke.Being able to take so much music with you is great. But if this is what you have to put up with, it's not worth it.
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!
When my husband bought me these headphones I was thrilled for two reasons. One, my ipod earphones are terribly designed and two, I am always happy to buy a product from a company headquartered in my hometown, however, I cannot stand these headphones, they are contstantly falling out of my ears and they sound tinny, for lack of a better word. They may be cheap, but I would be willing to shell out the extra cash for nicer headphones anyday, especially if you use them often.
I ordered this item on January 17, 2007!!!!!It was finally shipped on 01/25/07!! but, would you believe it, SNAIL MAIL!!!!I received a tracking number for this on 01/26/07, but even though I went and set it up at the US Postal site to be notified of the package progress, I received no shipment progress e-mails.And get this, it was shipped from a city in Maryland which is only about 25-30 miles away from me!!!!Date Time Location Event DetailsJanuary 31, 2007 --- CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD US Departure ScanJanuary 26, 2007 --- US Carrier notified to pick up packageToday is February 1, 2007 and again, nothing in the mail.HOW STUPID IS IT TO SHIP SOMETHING SNAIL MAIL, WHEN UPS SO JUST AS CHEAP AND A HECK OF A LOT MORE RELIABLE AND FASTER!!!!!!!!!!!I am absolutely disgusted with this whole thing!I WILL NEVER, NEVER, EVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAINI WILL NEVER, NEVER, EVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN.I WILL NEVER, NEVER, EVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN.I have been ordering on line for a long time, I buy everything I need on line, but I have never encountered lousy service like this before.Worst service ever!
It worked for a while. However the firmware upgrades from d-link made the router less and less favorable -- they're buggy and hard to get everything set up correctly. The worst -- the latest firmware upgrade bricked my router and the built-in emergency backup system failed to bring the router back to life!
This unit arrived in a shrink wrapped plain white box with the model number GR-BC3 sticker on the box and the product. However, the one I got looks very much different than the one on the Amazon web site. Additionally, it came with two AAA Duracell batteries already installed, and LEAKING! Residue from the leak had stained through to the outside of the battery compartment. It is as if this was a return or factory refurb shipped out without any thought of quality control.
Did not work strait out of the box !! Waiting on information to return // Second one in six months // RCA products have went bad~~~
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.
This thing was probably the first Big Toy I've purchased for myself in years. Concider the pricetag first: this is not a small purchase, though I think the advertising campaign has done its best to curb that feeling. In the end however it did not add up. Ipod is as fragile and prone to skipping as any portable CD player you ever used, due to its jumble of moveable internal parts which don't take kindly to, say, the motion of jogging. To me this defeats the purpose of a portable music player, that is responds poorly to movement. For a minute there, Ipod will change your life. It's an amazing experience being able to house so much information in such a small space, and no doubt you will be amazed at the shuffle feature which allows you to hear your music collection like you probably were never able to before. But this product feels unfinished, unperfected, and with too many bugs and uncertainties to really warrent the price tag. In the end I wonder whether or not Ipod will be remembered as something like an Atari: incredibly cool in concept but totally unreliable and ultimatly not very well-made. At my college, Ipods are hugely popular, and probably one in every three students carries one. However, I am yet to meet a single person who has owned their Ipod for more than six months and who has not already had it crash, break entirely, and/or lose everything at least once. To me, this doesn't seem like a very respectable rate. If you are planning on buying one, I would suggest letting it live a very plush, metropolitan life away from any kind of stress or strain, because under anything less it will break, and after the hours and hours of wasted life it will take you to upload your CD collection onto this thing, when it breaks, it will hurt. My vote is no on Ipod if you're planning on using it outside these conditions. Under fairly passive conditions however, and I mean the delicate, fearful, vaselike handling of it, it is a amazing toy, if one that will claim a good deal of your free time.
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.
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.
If only I'd known how bad this thing was before bought it. All the other bad reviews are dead on. As it is, I'm going to try to take it back for a complete refund today. I have been messing with this unit since day one. It has a super confusing and tedious menu system, and I was being generous, thinking it must be MY fault I was having so much trouble with it. But it locks up regularly. I buy quality discs and it says they are bad. At this moment, I can't get the disc out and I've tried everything but a crowbar. I just went to the "HELP" site. Absolutely laughable. I am very unhappy with this product. No more RCA for me, I guess. I thought they were a quality company, but things have changed.
I have the Audiovox unit with the FM modulator built in. In theory the FM modulator is supposed to have enough RF transmitting power to get to your car's FM antenna and be received by the radio. However in real world conditions this does not work worth a flip.In my home town all of the FM slots are already filled and as you drive across town you need to look for an open channel to be able to hear the Audiovox satellite radio. And this also is a problem when I travel across the states.Previous radios from other manufacturers have had cables with switches. This switch will remove the car's FM antenna from the radio and only the signal from the satellite radio gets into the car's radio. It is a pain for most people to connect this cable and would most likely be a professional install. But it keeps all the other broadcast stations from interfering with the satellite FM signal.I'm also disappointed by the quality of the sound. The coding scheme seems to leave a lot to be desired. This is really noticed on the spoken word. The unit creates a lot of heat for something so small. The audio level coming out of the unit was too high for my cassette adapter. Even with the audio turned all the way down on the Audiovox it was still distorted on the cassette adapter. It took an aftermarket attenuator to bring the audio level down to a workable level.I do like the display of the unit. It is rather easy to read and has a couple of scroll modes. And the Sirius customer service unit was very quick to activate my radio. The programming is good. While this radio has it faults I'm sure it will be better in the next generation of radios.
After many hours of trying to connect this product, I final gave up. Lots of frustration.....put it back in the box and it's going in my next yard sale. This was ninety-eight dollars of experience...
My brown lines have shown up as well. I got the same story re invoking the warrantee. Three options: 1. They ship a replacement to me, only charging my credit card if I don't ship the old one back to them within 30 days. I figure a $30-$40 charge to ship a monitor of this weight back. 2. For $40 they ship to a UPS Store. I don't know what the return situation was. 3. I can drive it in to a warehouse location and wait 7 -10 days for repair (and pick it up again?).I chose (1). I then spoke to Samsung Executive Customer Service who was polite, but unwilling to provide a return shipping label. I then went to Amazon to look at the cost of a new monitor rather than a replacement (probably refurbished) monitor from Samsung. Why pay $30+ for a refurbished CRT if there's a reasonable cost option. I was suprised to see that 4 of 6 Amazon reviews for this model mention the brown lines. I recalled Samsung Executive Customer Service and discussed what seemed like a 'known problem' based upon the Amazon reviews. I was told it's not a "known problem"; there has been no manufacturers recall. They were willing to swap or upgrade to another model at additional cost. I was told all of this was policy for CRT monitors and could not be changed. So in effect, while parts and labor are covered, I have to pay to invoke the warrantee, and I get a refurbished monitor (OK that's fair), but with a history of a known problem.For today I've put my replacement on hold while I consider my options and costs, but I'm pretty sure I won't spend money to receive a replacement model with 'known problems.' I'd rather spend my $ on another manufacturer and take my chances with a new monitor instead of a refurbished one.I also asked Samsung Executive Customer Service for the name of the USA CEO so I could write to let him know of my disappointment in my Samsung experience. I was first told that they didn't have his name, that I should just write to a customer service address. After I said I'd look it up myself and mention in my letter that the Samsung executive customer service didn't know his name, they found it.BTW, I have no complaint with Amazon on price or delivery.
Sony tvs have a design fault in the optical block that is uneconomical to repair. There was a big class action lawsuit. Sony showed itself to be a company with no real care for its customers. We are out $3500 after only 6 years of tv use. We also have 2 Sony cameras that failed prematurely. Sony does not equal the quality we all thought they were.
I bought this item for my 5.5G iPod, since I have another, older iTrip (the one that plugs into the top of the iPod for the 4G iPod) that works great with my older iPod.This item was such a disappointment that after several attempts to find a good use for it I have decided I will have to abandon it to a desk drawer. I was unable to get even mediocre quality in my car, and I thought that perhaps I could still use it at home with a radio in lieu of using my mp3 cable. I was wrong. I could not get a good signal with it even when putting my iPod in close proximity to a desktop radio.Even if you could get it for just a few bucks, like I did, please be careful before you buy. Other products out there are expensive, but hopefully they will work better! At first, I thought that perhaps my unit was defective, since i bought it used, but then I saw here that even someone who bought a new one from the store had the same problem as I did.
I brought this a while ago. It still barely works. It has a short in it but even before the short, it was a horrible choice. I mean if you want something cheap and loud go for it. But these speakers pick up interference from EVERYTHING electronic. (The noise it makes is annoying) --me and my roommate made a game out of it every time it buzzes we know one of our phones is going to ring-. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy this. Not a good deal.
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!!!!!!!
I bought this after having bought the Archos Recorder (WhichUltimately Fell Apart Literally, Paint Peeling, Buttons Falling Off, Power Connector Falling Off,Screen Stopped Functioning).Would not power on after a night of recharging contacted tech support after 2 weeks never received an answer, boxed it back up and sent it back to the reseller.Like all Archos products you get the same thing, poor tech support, poor updates, dodgy devices (This is why a group of unfortuanate Archos owners wrote their own firmware for some of the devices because Archos could never get the firmware fully functional).If you can buy something else do it. Whomever thinks Archos can get a multimedia player right when they CANNOT even get an MP3 player down has to be out of their minds! They add more functions sure but, carry the same problems from their former devices and add more problems to boot. Also one other thing to note the battery IS NOT replaceable in this device.
When I placed the I ink cartridge in the printer it always produced an error message on my printer. It would never print, when I removed the black and put my used one in it finally recognized a new cartridge but of course it was empty so the test page only showed color and it wouldn't print any of my reports because it would always say low ink. Needed to buy a black one at target fit $19.99
Terrible packaging, and terrible product. I have used Sony Alkaline batteries before and have had very good luck with them.These look different, like they aren't to be sold in the U.S. They aren't the same quality as I have used before either. Very poor battery life. I ordered four packages and all of the packaging wasdefective. All of the batteries were loose in the box. They are cheap, but not worth it.
I bought this cover for a reason. It was for my second Garmin 60csx. The first was lost overboard during a brutal night of sailing. I normally helm, but we mixed things up and I was up on foredeck. I should have put my Garmin down below.The Garmin allows for a lanyard to be attached around a thin piece of plastic. It seems that this flaky attachment point is practically designed to fail. And fail it did.So to it would also seem that the Garmin Protective Case would be custom built to solve this problem, hence the adverb Protective. Instead you get a piece of plastic to wrap around another piece of plastic. Gift wrapping if you will. Yes, it makes the buttons more difficult to manipulate. No, it doesn't allow access to the USB port. And you are correct for pointing out that the plastic window causes glare from just about any angle.But no, it really doesn't offer much protection that a piece of some screen protection strip wouldn't. I paid $18 for this? Ok, I'm not too smart.
I've had this product for two years and now it no longer works. i wasn't realy happy with it when it arived. it was hard to adjust the screen so i could read it in bright light and at night without having to cover my head or adjust the settings. it seemed poorly made.
I consider myself a bit of an audiophile and I was looking for a comfortable pair of earphones to use with my iPod at work that would be an upgrade from the earphones that come with the iPods. I was very disappointed in the low end output of the Metro.fi 2 and I'll be returning them.Some positives: The sound was very clear, very crisp. I did enjoy this part. You can make out more of the finer details of the music. Also, I found the earbuds to be comfortable. I can only take so much of the iPod buds before I have to take them out for a short while but these seemed like they sat well and wouldn't cause much fatigue. I can't comment on the insulation from outside noise because it's generally fairly quiet where I used them.But the positives aren't enough for me to justify holding on to these. The fullness of tone is, in my opinion, better with the standard iPod headphones. (I don't know why some people knock them; I think they're pretty good in quiet surroundings). Find me a pair like the Metro.fi 2's but with real low end and you've got a customer.
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
The a570is was replacing my Canon A80. Currently I use new Ni-Mh 2500 mAh batteries in the a570is. The A80 holds 4 batteries and the a570is only holds 2 batteries. It seems like the flash along with the battery power does not complement the digics III processor, the camera is ready for the next shot before the flash is, resulting in underexposed photos. I understand you can adjust the shutter and aperture, and films speed settings, but in my opinion the camera is underpowered. I have missed lots of shots waiting on the flash to recharge, or the second shot will shoot, but with no flash, but will be really grainy. I tested this out with the two cameras side by side, the a80 has a much better flash recycle rate than the a570is. However, the a570is does take great shots on the first take, but might be problematic on continuous shooting where a flash is needed.
The camera appeared to work great. We were in love with the pictures and ease of use. Within 6 weeks it just quit working. Warranty support through Amazon.com is impossible to locate. So, am I stuck with a waste of money?
I have talked numerous times with support center from India and Philippines. They were all trying to help, however, they do not know what causes the Print Server behaves that way. Every time I tried to print, it requires to unplug the power code to the print server. After printing, I try to PING the device, the system does not recognize the IP anymore. I have returned the item for the second time and no reponse regarding refund of my purchase. The support from remote help center for product and support from Amazon for customers seem to be equipped just for trival issues.
We purchased two of this for our cars. Within 2 months, all the video remotes failed. Then the LEDs failed. Then the sensors failed. Then the video tranmissions failed. Beware of the carbon fiber look. They are not carbon fiber. Just cheap plastic, designed to look like carbon fiber. The remote's fail so easily. Two of them also broke. This is not even handled by kids.You can't call the company for support. They will force you to call some retailer, which is next to imposisble to contact, and they charge a premium for replacing items even under warranty.The manufacturer don't respect any warranty. They're based in LA. You try to contact them with e-mail and they just ignored us.We spend $800+ for both units and $200 installation charges of each of them. We could have just trashed $1000 into the waste basket.Don't be decieved by the cool look and hitech promises.The bad thing was that we put one of them on our most expensive/rare car and now we are forced to pull it out and trash it.Our Alarm installer, just warned us, saying the product is pretty flimsy and the components are not good. But we just took a chance on it and regret it.We just dont' want others to make such mistake by it's hitech looks.
Although the Canon branded adapter and hood are both functional it should be emphasized that they are made of black plastic that looks strange on the silver model IS camera. Aesthetics aside, there are three bigger issues that drove me to leave both the adapter and hood sitting in my camera box.1. I regularly swap between a Raynox 2.2x and a Sony 1.8x telephoto lens adapter. Neither feel particularly secure with this adapter because the plastic threads wear quickly. Additionally the light plastic adapter and hood which are useful if you only use a UV/Polarizer will also serve to change the weight distribution of your camera when using telephoto adapters, snap-on macros, or an LED ring light.2. If you use filters that allow you to adjust the way light enters the camera, such as polarizers and ND filters, you'll find that this lens adapter wears out very quickly. Worse, if you have made the small but worthwhile investment in Cokin's slotted filter adapter then this lens adapter has a tendency to cause reflections which means that you will have to stack lenses. There are times where you plan on the perfect shot and trying to compensate for reflection makes this far more complicated then it needs to be.3. A hood is a must have for shooting outside on a sunny day. With that being said, you still need light to enter the lens in order to get good color and exposure. The hood should function to block excess light and that tends to be from the star our planet orbits multiplied by reflected light below. A petal style hood is the way to go and worth the search for one which fits your general need while typically costing far less.Even though it may not come from an Amazon seller, a little research on the various digital photography/S2 & S3 sites will help you find a great source (Lensmate is highly favored) for 52mm and 58mm lens adapters and step rings. To help decide on which hood works best for you, I recommend finding a template online, print it out, and trace it over a sheet of black matte posterboard.Like many others, I love my S3 IS and want nothing more than the shot I have in mind as well as protect this diamond in the rough camera, the accessories, and the good times that come with photography.
I couldn't insert the male ends of the cables inside the coupler. They are cheap and the shipping was free, but still, it's a rip off!
This product sometimes jams the tape. Like after you insert the tape in the rewinder, the lid won't open back up, and the tape is stuck somehow. I had to take apart the product in order to retrieve my tape.
Going to be jogging/running? Get a flash based player.Not going to be jogging/running? Get a drive based player.First one I got worked for 1 min. then the nav. stick would not go up, even w/ the remote so I had to exchange it. Using 2100Mah NiMH batteries worked for a couple of months then it just kept freezing even w/ new batteries. Suffice to say I have to use alkalines now. Battery life is poor, about 8-10 hours w/ alkaline batteries. I'm looking for an iRiver (17hrs avg. play time on 1AA battery). For 2AA bateries I expect better life. Updated firmware helped bugs but not battery usage even w/ the backlight off all the time.compact flash door is a but flimsy but I keep it in the included case so it is not much of an issue. Radio recording is okay but the reception sucks and is restricted to 64kbps only. I don't use the voice recording but if I went back to grad school I'm sure I would.Sound is extremely good but not w/ the included headphones. Use your own. User EQ is a nice feature but every player has that now. I've had this Nex IA since Summer 2003, a month after it was released. Too bad there is no better compact flash based player w/radio. Compare the features of this player and the iRiver 390T or 395T series players and you'd be willing to give up the compact flash player for it, especially for the ability to encode to MP3 at any bit rate w/ line in.I thought that I could use this as an all around MP3 player but am restriced to using it only when jogging/running because of the battery life.Pros: Great sound w/ other headphones (SQL and SPL), Nice display, compact flash based if you use compact flash memory a lot for digital cams and USB memory, nice white/acrylic look.Cons: Too many freeze ups, Poor battery life for 2 AA, flimsy construction, Poor radio reception, old for its time. There are better alternatives but unfortunately no alternatives if you are looking for compact flash based players.
Went to the Sandisk driver download location and downloaded latest driver to make sure; it does not recognize or support Windows 7.Jim
I never take time to review products but this one deserves my time. It looks like the reviews in this page refer to a different product and not to the one I received from Digital Media Source. I ordered this product thinking on all the good reviews and thinking this was the "new version" of the product but instead it looks like I received the "very old" version. The package it came on was old. It didn't include foams in different sizes, just one replacement in the same size than the ones it had on. The only pro is that you can use this product as foam ear plugs to block outside noise... but you can also get a pair for less than $1 in your closest pharmacy. Also, the bass is so booming that it gave me a big headache within a few minutes (so buy a few aspirins too!). Very bad response in the high frequency (treble). I am going back to my old headphones.
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.
Since I bought it, It never did recharged my batteries.The first time I recharged my batteries (did exactly what the instructions said), I put them in my camera and it did not take 10 min max for the batteries to die on me!!! What a shame to spend my money on this product!Does not even have a warranty!
Overall, I don't recommend this product. It has respectable sound (considering there is only one speaker, and the price is relatively low), but I have too many gripes about it to recommend it.Cons:1. The vertical blue lights on the left and right are on all the time. They can't be turned off without unplugging the unit. And they are kinda bright...at least for my tastes.2. The volume cannot be turned down sufficiently. The quietest volume really isn't that quiet. And, if you try to turn it down further, it is mute. There is no in between. It's like the volume can only be adjusted in "notches", not an infinite adjustment control like must radios.3. The dock does not feel very solid, at least with my 8GB iPod nano. It comes with several "adapters" for the different iPods, but none of them gave a secure dock for me.Only one Pro that I can think of:The sound is decent, even though there is only one speaker. And it can be turned up fairly loud without distortion. Again, the sound isn't great, but for the price you can't expect too much.Overall, I give this a thumbs down. Maybe the more expensive iHome products are better than this one.
I have been repeatedly disappointed with Hosa products. I was hoping to save some dough, but in the end have been replacing all my Hosa cables with higher quality products. They tend to either short out or just sound weak in my experience. Skip the Hosa and get something better. Even budget line Pro Co from Sweetwater are a big step up.
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.
The unit picks up interference from my treadmill during tape playback and transmits it to the TV. The current JVC that I am trying to replace does not do this. JVC sent a replacement that does the same thing. Now I can't return the unit. JVC customer service says it isn't a defect and will only replace it again. Who wants another unit if it does the same thing? The auto function didn't work correctly - I finally had to manually program the channels. There is no backup battery system like on my current unit. If the power flickers, you have to reprogram everything. The display only show time and channel - you don't know where you are on the tape without pressing the display button and the display goes off after a few seconds. I used to be a loyal JVC customer but if this is the quality of JVC now, I'm finding a new manufacturer.
This lens takes ok pictures, by ok I mean that if you want your $700 SLR to take pictures like a $300 point-and-shoot, then this lens is fine. But for anyone who has an SLR for any other reason than to look cool (say, you are serious about photography and want to learn more), there are much better lenses out there. I *highly* recommend canon's prime (non-zoom, fixed) lenses, which can be had at very low prices, and which will really help you take (tecnhically, at least) amazing images. I use the 50mm 1.8 and am desiring the 28mm 1.8, but there are many other options.If you are new to the world of DSLR's and want to learn more and grow as a photographer, forget this forgettable lens!
I really wanted a tech toy but there are way too many cords for a cordless remote device. Plus the blue lights on the remote doesn't light up the entire display. It's not pretty during day time. I gave up before even trying to install it. I want a 1 unit device. Returned this to get a different model.
Ordered this camera body as new, what was received was a rebuild. Beware of Adorama!
This product is junk!! I bought one of these for my husband and then decided that I would like one too...they are both broken now. They work great for about a month or so and then they just start acting funny and die. I ended up purchasing an apple shuffle for my husband and it works great. I would not purchase this product!
I've had my unit for many weeks now. I find that it will lock up in a heartbeat, even though it's powered by a UPS. When recording to DVD it's as user friendly as a Rubik's cube and the manual doesn't help much. I would never recommend this unit to a friend, maybe an enemy! I haven't tried using DVD RAMS. Maybe that's the only way it can work reliably. I miss more shows then I get to see when I try to record them.
These speakers will interfere with certain cell phones. For my cell phone (GSM; Nokia) loud clicking noises would come from the sub-woofer. This was even more annoying since the power on the speakers does not get rid of the static. Do not take the chance and get speakers that are not annoying. I bought the `Logitech X-120 Compact Powered Speakers' and they were properly shielded.
This headset and mic are a joke.The mic is sooo quit that it makes this product useless. i know how to set up a mic on a computer so it wasnt user error!!. This product is complete garbage STAY AWAY!!
Has no range at all. Works well if you are within 10 feet of the router but get more than 15 away and it cannot pick up the signal. Another PC works well with the router at 75 feet.
We used the radios at our cabin to keep in touch with the kids (it's much better then yelling). We replaced a two mile unit that didn't even reach a few hundred yards down the road, with this longer range unit. This unit has range -- it easily covered the hilly, wooded square mile we needed it to, what it doesn't have -- but claims -- is any water-resistant capabilities at all.My daughter accidentally dropped one of the units in the shallow water of the lake. You'd expected, based on the water resistant claim, that it might float to allow retrieval. Instead it immediately sank to the bottom of the lake. After retrieval and a through drying the unit was dead. So much for being water-resistant.If I hadn't specifically chosen this item because it was water resistant, I would have given it 4 stars because of the good range it has. But since I did expect it to be water resistant (this isn't the first unit we've lost to water mishaps) and it failed to even have the slightest resistance to water I give it 2 stars.Pros: It does have range easily surpassing normal 2 mile FRS radios (I don't know about 10 miles though)Cons: It's big, the power button is moded with menu button (what's up with that?!), and it really isn't water resistant in the least
I bought Labtec 835 going by the reviewws , but now i have stopped believeing reviews and specificationgs...., these headfone are bad , no real volume with clarity , sick bass , i mean only u can listen to something like a lecture ...! good thing, these headfones are real comfortable !But then pay 16 $ for that ??? Pay a little more and get something better !I didnt like these headfones at all ! If u r a music lover, u wont like them , dont buy them ! else u regret....
The sound quality of portable cd players has been on the same downward spiral that most sound equipment takes when commoditized for the mass market. The reason for this is simple: Joe Duh Average wants FEATURES not SOUND QUALITY. If you read most of the reviews, most people are talking about features. One self-proclaimed &quot;audiofile&quot; (sic) says the &quot;bass sounds good&quot;, but mostly mentions features.Note that the manufacturers don't even list real specifications anymore (like Total Harmonic Distortion - THD, signal-to-noise ratio - S/N, output level, etc.) because Joe Duh doesn't understand or care what these things mean. Joe can't see the op-amp or compressor inside the machine -- but he can see whether it has a remote control or not. (Why anyone needs a remote control on a portable cd player is beyond me.) So when Joe goes to the store to select a portable cd player, he buys the one that has the most visible features. (Joe wants to get his money's worth, after all.) So, what do you do if you are a manufacturer? Where do you invest your money? This is why most portable cd players have a muddy, unbalanced sound these days and this player is no exception. If you look at its specifications, it lists features. The frequency response range really doesn't tell you much, and that is the most you can get out of them. But just listening to it is a real disappointment. It is fascinating to me that people are willing to pay extra for things like AVLS when this is redundant -- just use the volume control! Check this out -- they try to pass it off as a feature: it &quot;guards your hearing by capping your listening level&quot;. Thanks, big brother. (Sony doesn't wanna get sued.) Although they aren't going to tell you the output level, it is only about 5mW per channel. It is sturdy and doesn't skip -- everyone is right about that. It is heavy and bulky if you want to carry it in your hand while jogging, however. If you are a true audiophile, I would recommend looking elsewhere. They aren't making good quality portable cd players anymore, and the one I finally found is the best I could get from what is available and it isn't even on the market anymore. I got lucky and found a distributor that happens to have a stock of them and when they are gone, my guess is that there will be no more to buy anywhere. That player does not have the mp3, which is fine with me. It is the Panasonic sl-ct470 and they are going for about $50 (original price on release was closer to $75, I think). The sl-470j is the same player, but it has a remote control which doesn't interest me. It has a S/N of 96 dB and 9mW per channel output level. It is light, not as sturdy as the Sony, but the sound quality is much clearer and the response curve is better. Of course, no one ever uses the earphones that come with any of these players -- I use either one of Sony's MDR series or Sennheiser's P100's for exercising. The results with this particular configuration are pretty good.
I ordered the first Elite 92&#34; Screen. There was a defect in the product. The nail holes did not line up and the frame was warped on the right side causing the picture not to be clearReturned it and ordered a replacement: This one was slightly bend on the top part of the frame. I've learned to live with it but so dissatisfied with the product.I would not recommend this
When they got here the plastic part that is spose to hold the wire in place was dryed out so when i went to nail them to the wall they just keeped breaking making them a wast
First I kept getting re-insert the tape messages, now it won't even load the tape. Also, it now keeps giving me re-attach power source messages. Have been very careful with it, it worked OK for about a year. This is my second Sony camcorder, it will be the last.
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.
I live in a very crowded area in which a black radio station is hard to find. Even when I did find a station that sounded like it was void of talk and music I found that the music that came from my iPod had a lot of static and made listening hard. Needless to say I returned it. I would recommend this if you live in an area where you can actually find a blank station.
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.
i bought these because bright green is my favorite color and it looks really good with the black!!but that seems to be all they are good for.if you have a mac, DO NOT BUY THESE!!my friend used to have these and they worked on her dell computer, though, so they aren't completely useless.
I purchased one of these units new off of Amazon and twice it failed and had to be repaired. The unit half way through a movie would power off and would not turn back on. It appeared to be a short or heat issue and now Onkyo will not fix it and it has happend for the third time. I tried hooking up my Sony DVD player to the Onkyo reciever I bought with this DVD player but it will not recognize the digital signal. Tired it with a buddies Magnavox, same problem. So now I either fix the player out of my own pocket or buy another Onkyo if I want to use the tuner I bought. Pure junk, stay away from it.
As stated above. The wrong tape adapter was sent. I received a Panasonic brand when I cleanly ordered a Belkin. The audio quality if awful. I would rather listen to static radio than this crap. Avoid at all costs.
Does not deliver any better quality sound than old pocket radios. At least it is compact.
I recently purchased this camera. It takes great pictures;however, I turned it off one night and then when I turned it back on it said card locked. I can not get it to work now. I was wondering if anyone new how to fix that?
I read all the reviews and decided to do a test for myself. I ordered one BT-446 sold by Westronics (fulfilled by Amazon). And I ordered a BT-446 sold by Amazon itself. According to Amazon this is the same product and they share the same product page. The Amazon one was about twice as expensive. Even though I placed 2 separate orders (1 minute apart) they both arrived in the same box.The one from Amazon is a real Uniden BT-446.The one from Westronics is a fake! It has a sticker on it to make it look like a Uniden BT-446. It is physically smaller than the real BT-446.Amazon needs to do something about all the fakes it sells through its fulfillment of vendors. I had something similar happen to me with some iPhone charging cables. Amazon, this makes YOU look bad because it is you who are selling these items as real, even though you technically are just fulfilling for a vendor. It is your reputation on the line. It is starting to feel like eBay on Amazon.
It freezes my Mac computer, it works okay in a PC but still slow. It should include drivers or some kind of application to make it work normally.
Ok...this toy really stunk! The text was faded all the time, the games never work, and if you turn the organizer off, all of your game scores went away! I would NOT recommend this toy too ANYONE unless you want to waste your money! This is coming from a 13 year old girl who HATES this.....THING!
Lexmark z 55 is a very poor product it does not last long and trying to find out how to replace the product even with a warrenty stinks.. I am now without a printer I will never buy a lexmark again this is my third one in less the several years other people I talk to have their printers for years but they are not lexmark models. I need help with a refund and cannot even find that much.. Paid over $80.00 for a piece of junk I would not recomment this lexmark z55 to anyone.. Sorry I ever bought one to begin with.
It was a beautiful lens, but the mount type was not listed. It was an A mount and I needed an E mount.Nowhere in the ad did I see it list the mount type. So back it went. The return went very smoothly !Thanks
This product was a waste of my money and could have been a hazard. The first issue I had with it was the screen that displays the time stopped working. It no longer functioned as a clock, just a radio or CD player. It was being used in my 2yr old daughter's room. One afternoon I walked in there and smelled a strange burning smell. I discovered it was the clock radio. It was extremely hot to the touch and the shelf it was sitting on was also very hot. I wouldn't risk using it again...so now it is trash.
Okay first let me say that most everything the other reviewers have said about this TV is true. I too saw this TV on display at Circuit City side by side with other LCD flat panels from Sony, Sharp and others, and looking at them all running the same video the Samsung picture quality was as good as or better than any of them, to my eyes. The only other TV's that were even close were the Sony (didn't look as good as the Samsung, but cost several hundred more), and a higher end Samsung of the same size (a couple hundred more for increased contrast ratio from 3000:1 to 4000:1, I can't say I saw a difference).The price was fantastic for this type of TV with the features it has. Circuit City just happened to have one available as an "Open Box Deal", a customer return or something to that effect. The TV was still in brand spanking new condition, still had the remote, manual, and everything, just no box, and I got it for $200 off their list price, so I payed about $1200. I expected to be paying more like $1500-1800 for a 32" LCD HDTV to get a nice picture, so I went home that day very pleased with my purchase.Well... the TV is great and will probably satisfy 95% of people out there who want to upgrade to HDTV and/or flat panel. I, unfortunately, am one of the other 5%.The problem for me is that I primarily bought the TV to play video games on. And I am very picky about the picture when I'm playing games. Little things that might not bother most people can be a real annoyance to me.Issue #1 - Though much improved over what I was used to seeing with older LCD monitors, and even with Samsung boasting a lightning-fast repsonse time of 8ms (one of the fastest I've seen advertised, only the Aquos is advertised faster that I know of at 6ms), there was still VERY noticeable blurring of finer details when things were moving. I hooked up an Xbox 360 and ran a first person game (Elder Scrolls: Oblivion for you gamers), which is a gorgeous and VERY finely detailed game. In an outdoor scene, I immediately noticed that when I would move, all the fine details like all of the individual leaves on trees or blades of grass would go out of focus very noticeably. And then when I would stop moving it would take a split second for everything to get back in focus. Even my wife, who is about 10,000x less picky about things like that and often doesn't notice things I complain about on TV pictures, asked why it was doing that before I even pointed it out to her! A sign to me that it is actually something the average person will notice easily.Issue #2 - While this TV does offer a very high contrast ratio (3000:1 claimed) that does look very good in scenes where you have a very bright colorful scene or a mixed light and dark colored scene, I found that it does NOT look good on primarily dark scenes. If the scene is mostly dark with just a small portion of light/colorful/white elements, the lighter elements will appear cloudy or greyish. Perfect example, I popped in Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2, and the first screen is all black with one line of large white text in the center, and the white text should be a bright bright white, instead it was a dingy light grey. Another example from the same game, when you are viewing the car buying screen where the background is mostly black and dark grey, a bright colored car like a yellow or red will appear washed out or greyish instead of vibrant.Which seems to be an effect of Issue #3... What it appears to me is that the backlight of the LCD trys to adapt by adjusting brighter for mostly bright scenes and dimming for mostly darker scenes. It is very noticeable when the scene shifts rapidly from dark to light, you will see the scene shift, and then a split second later you will see the whole screen brightness level very suddenly change.This 'blinking' along with the fact that a mostly dark screen with colorful elements will show the colors to be washed out and very low contrast looking means that, although you are USUALLY getting a great, high contrast and very vibrant picture, in the end it is a very unconsistently great picture. Add to that the blurring effect and I am very unsatisified with this TV as far as playing games on it. And I have spent HOURS adjusting every possible setting for the picture with no luck of alleviating these issues.I am left to wonder if maybe this TV isn't maybe defective in some way, hence why it was an "Open Box Deal" to begin with. BUT, I have done a lot of reading online since buying this TV and found that at least the issue of the blurring seems to be a well known and commonly accepted issue with LCD's. As I said, I just be one of the extreme minority of picky consumers. As far as the blinking issue, the way it happens it seems to be a purposeful design, not some type of defect.Lastly, I should mention that I am also a fan of older video games (think Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis), and when I hooked a couple of these older systems up to this TV the picture just looked horrible, but I think this is just an effect of running a very low resolution image on such a high resolution TV, which is something you hear people complain about when viewing regular, non digital TV signals on HDTV's as well, so is not really a fault of this particular TV.Now, with all that having been mentioned, I will say that when I popped in a couple DVD movies, the TV performed beautifully, very nice, sharp, colorful picture. Were I only a movie buff who wanted a nice 'home theater' experience but didn't have space or money for one of the truly large HDTV's, this TV would work perfectly. So for anyone who is just looking for exactly that, watching and movies and regular TV, I would rate the TV a 5 for having a wonderful picture, great features, tons of inputs, and being an excellent value.But for playing video games, I can only rate the TV a 2. And since I rarely ever even watch TV, and I use my TV probably 80% for video gaming, I am unhappy and will be returning this TV today and getting a large screen Sony Wega CRT TV. The Wega line, by the way, still has what I consider to be the BEST picture available for any type of gaming. I had a 27" Wega for five years and absolutely loved it.
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 bought this to improve the sound on Canon Elura 100; even though the camcorder has pretty poor sound qaulity, but it was still FAR better without this MZM-1 microphone. The MZM-1 sound quality has heavy static, and we could not tell the difference between "normal" and "zoom".
I bought an Ipod because I wanted the space and the small size. While it was small, and spacious, it was impossible to use. Doing anything on it is overcomplicated. Putting on multiple playlists is damn near impossible. I would recommend just buying an MP3 cd player and change cd's every once and awhile. Because the Ipod is too damn hard to use to be useful.
teentsy alarm barely audible from 60 feet frome my open window. certainly won't hear it while asleep. it installs easliy
It looks nice, but it is made for very BASIC connectivity and LOW usage. It overheats too easily and some ports ends up not working at all.I owned 2 of them, and the same thing happened.
Bought this product thinking it was a better product,but after just 3 weeks of using it,I have thrown this garbage away and just ordered my JVC flats. They are the best EVER I have ever used and they just fit perfectly into my iPhone. For warned is for armed!!!!
I'm on my third Dymo LabelWriter (at least). Have been an early user. Currently use a 400 model. Mechanically, it's pretty good (although it occasionally spits out several blank labels, while printing one good one). But the big problem is with the software -- it is TERRIBLE. The label-design software is totally non-standard, non-intuitive and impossible to figure out. What's worse, it hasn't gotten any better with successive generations of printers. (I've hoped for improvements each cycle, but nope, Dymo has consistently disappointed.) This is clearly a company that places no value whatsoever on the overall user experience or quality of their software. Next step for me is to go with another brand, or try to get independent software to run the Dymo device. (I'm running Mac Mountain Lion, which it supposedly supports, but really doesn't.)
I received these headphones free when I purchased two (2) pairs of Infinity car stereo speakers. I agree with all the other reviews! There is no bass whatsoever. All music sounds flat and tinny. I am going back to my Phillips $10 headphones. Even though they were free, I am throwing them in the trash can!Maybe that is why the headphones were free. Harmon Kardon is trying to dump their inventory of these crummy headphones.
This telephone is a piece of garbage that I will have to eat and weep, because, it started having the most horrible static imaginable, and wouldn't you know, it happpened as soon as the 90-day warranty expired. It is useless to me now and it is not worth the package it came in or even worth accepting if it were a free gift. Thanks a lot for robbing me of my time and money and creating a big headache for me with this crappy, piece of s*** telephone.
I purchased this unit through Amazon using 2-days shipping, since I will have a road trip on August 17. It arrived Aug 15. After fully recharged the battery, I turned it on and nothing happened. The GPS just displayed loading message and stopped there. I contacted their custome service at 8:00pm and was glad that someone answered me. They told me it was a defect product and I need to return it. I am very disappointed about their poor quality control, as many others seemed to have a good unit.Fortunately, Amazon has a very good custome service and they replaced the item with 1-day shipping. Once I get it and I will update this review.******************************************************************Update: I got a new one on Aug 17 just before my trip. This one works perfect. I am impressed with its performance, fast and accurate. I drove around SF without any problem. I would highly recommend it.Suggestion: Since I got a bad copy at first, I won't trust their QC. If you want to buy this product, get one at least 1 week before your trip so that you can have enough time to test it.
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 used this product to stream movies from a computer to TV. The product worked great for picture quality but only lasted for 2 uses before the end broke off one of the connectors. HDMI connectors do not reattach so this cable is now worthless. I would recommend spending more to get a better made product. That is what I will now have to do.
the cd player didnt work but again the ups did pick up within one day of my emailing. The service is excellent but unfortunately the cds didnt work in the player
I have worked as a manager in the construction industry for over thirty years. In my estimation this program is over complicated and under featured.I have struggled with this program for over four months. Windows, tubs, showers, doors and other design items are limited to the internal library. For instance I have a design that needs a four section casement window. Sorry, the library only has one to three sections. You only discover this after a very long and frustrating amount of time reading through a very generic help menu. I want to add a porch with three columns but what I design in the framing menu does not carry over to the floor plan or three dimensional view.This program is all promises and no delivery!
do not waste your time purchasing this tape converter. sadly, I got what I paid for. this deal is REALLY TOO GOO TO BE TRUE. I already have a shortage After 2 weeks of use.
The sound quality was very poor for the 5 seconds this played my MP3 player in my car's cassette player. Then it starts auto reversing. Then it ejects. Bought one at Best Buy and the sound was great until the auto reverse started happening on that one, too.
I can confirm that this product is definitely not compataible with the Ipod Touch 2g (wrong charging voltage causes error message), and I've also heard it won't work with the Iphone 3G.
Back in May I order two 'C2G / Cables to Go - 29341 - Super Booster USB Extender' as backups for an existing one used in a custom cable for scientific fieldwork. When they arrived they were placed with our spares. During recent fieldwork (25 days on a research ship), we had need to use one of these. Only then did I realize it was a different item to the existing one. At the time I thought I had simply ordered the wrong item, but before ordering the 'correct' item I check my order history. I had ordered the 29341 product, but like W. Groth what I was shipped was not the item ordered. Also like W. Groth the shipped item was completely useless for the desired purpose. Here I must note that our existing genuine C2G Super Booster worked great for this task.The one star review is for the product ship by Pro Techgroup Corporation pretending to be the advertised product. A genuine C2G / Cables to Go - 29341 - Super Booster USB Extender deserves 5 stars, no data loss with a 100ft cat5 cable and a charging cable running next to it.
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 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."
The cable does not have any button to press to start hotsync. So here I am with cable connected between PC and Palm M100. Is it supposed to start automatically. Am I supposed to get Serial-USB adapter so that the PC senses that the Palm is connected and starts the sync. Any help in this is appeciated.
I was going to upgrade my Linksys 54G to D-Link N, but to confusing. If you have a Windows OS, Iguess it would be easier, but I have a Mac system. I got one computer to work, but my other wirelessdevices, couldn't connect. A little confusing. So, I went back to my slow, but faithful Linksys. MaybeI'll buy a new Linksys N router.I brought a new Links wireless WRT160N from Walmart; sorry Amazon, router and have been trying to get it to work for the last 2 days; but it wouldn't connect, whatever I did. Finally, out of desperation, I switched over to Firefox and EVERYTHING started working!!!! My probelm all along had not been the new router or Network preferences, but SAFARI!!! It was screwing things up. I would recommend that if you are upgrading to a new 'N' router, stay away from Safari and use Firefox, to access your 192.168.1.1 Linksys page. Webpages load super fast and everything is allot smoother. I'm switching over to Firefox.I don't know what it is about Safari, but Linksys wireless router, definitely do not like it.I can't really say if the D-Link router was any good or bad; since I never really got a chance to test it, priorto sending it back. All along it was Safari browser screwing things up.
This printer did not work well at all for me. It goes through ink cartridges about every fifty pages. I have had my printer for about a year, and have only used it a few times. Last week when I turned it on, I heard plastic crunching, and as it turns out, a bunch of the plastic parts inside the printer broke off for no apparent reason. It does not work at all now, so I have to buy a new printer, and it definately won't be an Epson.
In this case, these speakers meet the criteria for price point $20. However, I wouldn't consider these a good buy if you listen to louder, clearer, or rock music in any way. This also applies specially if you are a gamer or a person that watches movies online, trust me these speakers won't cut it in that area.The speakers themselves sound great, but the subwoofer is a joke. Yes, there is bass there, but the distortion when you try to amplify the sound gets noticeable in the highs. The sub became soo annoying, that I had to unplug it and use the speakers themselves.I thought this was an ok deal for $20, specially if you don't have very high expectations. However, I would rather save my money and get the upgraded model of this brand instead.My previous brand "KINYO", was the best set of speakers I've had (those lasted me for 10 years and they had a better woofer than this!).Needless to say, I returned these speakers and got the CA-3602 model which is a better buy and big difference compared to these speakers. It's definately worth the extra $20 if you want louder, clearer, and extra deep bass with no distortion at all.Final verdict,Think of these speakers as a 4 cylinder car, yes it will get you there, but performance will struggle at high peak (rpms).The upper model 3602, is like a V6 that has the performance of a V8 and it won't struggle at all. The difference between the 3602 and this 3001 model is only about $20 (at this time of this review).Buy these speakers for the kiddies or if you want just want louder sound from your laptop speakers. Otherwise, move up.
THIS WAS THE MOST REGRETING PURCHASE I HAVE EVER BOUGHT! IT WONT CUT RIGHT, YOU CANT CUT ONIONS OR TOMATOS! IT COMES OUT MUSHY!
It's too easy to insert Secure Digital and xD cards at a bad angle. The inside of the slots are actually open so the card can easily fit in at an angle. I usually have to try a few times to get xD and SD cards to insert correctly. I'm worried that I'll eventually damage the card or the reader because of this.It also would not fully read files off my 2GB Corsair Secure Digital card. Images would come off corrupted or incomplete. Luckily, I have a spare Crucial SD card reader which works fine.
Sony Boombox failed after 20 minutes. Seller tried to scam me out of a refund, saying I took the product apart. Thanks to Amazon for a guaranteed refund.
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.
It works well if there is no cordless phones (GHz range operating ones)in the vicinity. I tried various setup configs but gave up due to Interference and distortions. Finally I chose the phone line transmitting one (since I had a phone line close by) and that really helped. The model number is LF-10s made by Terk also.see its review elsewhere by me here at amazon.
While this CD/radio/clock has some very attractive features, the sound is absolutely awful. It sounds as if the speakers are under water, or, if you've ever had one of those old 9-volt transistor radios, like the bass is turned all the way up and the treble turned off. CDs and FM radio sound muddy and distorted and AM news/talk is mostly unintelligible.Since there's no way to tweak any settings to make it listen-able, i've returned the Philips and replaced it with a Sony Dream Machine. The Sony takes up more space and looks like a dopey version of a flying saucer, but it sounds terrific. The Phillips has some features i really like that the Sony doesn't, but ultimately, if it doesn't sound good it's not useable. You'd think that if you were making something to play music, the sound would be a primary concern, but apparently not in this case. That's regrettable.
I've owned multiple Palm devices and, with the exception of the oldest technology, have ended up with problems will all of them and found at times that they were limited in their ability to do the things I wanted. So, I eventually decided to move to a Pocket PC. After reading some reviews, I came across the Toshiba Pocket PC e740 which was leading edge technology at the time.Unfortunately, the reviwers who point out that the design of this device is less than perfect are absolutely correct. This is especially true of button positions and battery life.Data loss due to the record button or on button being inadvertantly pressed for long periods of time while in an airline overhead bin is becoming common for me. Smarter button positioning would easily eliminate this problem.I've also noticed the batteries drain remarkably quickly, allowing for only an hour or so of work before they need recharging. This is hardly useful on a 7 hour flight over the Atlantic.If you travel a lot, I'd look to other devices which have better design and better battery life.
FIRST TIME, ONE YEAR AGO, PICTURES TURNED OUT UNNATURAL, COLOR CAME OUT IN BLOTCHES.HAD TO RETURN PACKAGE. REPLACEMENT WAS EXCELLENT, COLOR WAS VIBRANT.RECENTLY BOUGHT PACKAGE. AGAIN COLOR WAS TERRIBLE, GREENISH.REPLACEMENT: FIRST 15 PRINTS TURNED OUT EXCELLENT. BUT AFTERWARD COLOR AGAIN WAS BADLY OFF. WAS FORCED TO RETURN PACKAGE FOR REFUND.POSSIBILITY: INK EXPIRY DATE WAS OCT.'08 ? GUESS HAVE TO DITCH MY "PICTUREMATE LAB" VIEWERTHROUGHOUT "AMAZON" SERVICE WAS AMAZING, BEST IN THE BUSINESS !!!!WILL BE CLIENT FOR LIFE.
Not only does the shipped product not look like the picture but it's clearly mentioned on the pack that it is good for LCD screens and it's recommended not to use it for camera lens.So, I'm realy disappointed with this product.Would NOT recommend this product to anyone.I think I'll order original LensPen from some other seller, but I won't risk my camera lens being ruined.
First, let me say that I am anti Ipod, for 3 main reasons-- (1)I don't like Itunes; (2) I find it beyond annoying that they have 95% market share and everyone has one, plus they make all of the accessories (have you seen the sharper image catalogue?!); (3) no FM radio and I like to listen to NPR on my way to work in the morning.So I was looking for a non-ipod mp3 player and decided on the creative after reading the reviews. My thoughts:PROS(1) look cool, nice compact size, I like the blue light that surrounds the player, feels very solid(2) sounds good(3) easy to use with windows media playerCONS(1) biggest con and the reason I am returning it--this thing is darned near impossible to use! The touch screen is unbeleivably annooying. It is so sensitive that you cannot ever select what you want on the first try. It takes about 4-5 attempts if you want to scroll up 1 or 2 items. Anytime I get what I want on the first attempt it is pure luck. I mean how hard is it to design something that does something as basic as being able to select the song you want?? Along those same lines, you cannot listen to a song and put it in your pocket without "locking" the device---if you even breathe on the thing it will do something unexpected and unwanted.(2) Cannot see the screen in daylight. Kind of important, no?(3) Can't listen to radio and search for music at same time.If I kept it longer there would probably be more to add.Anyway, I have given up fighting with my mp3 player. There must be one that actually works as you'd expect. I will keep looking. I hope I am not forced to buy an ipod!!
This product is garbage. Kodak has really let us down with this camera. When it works it is a great camera. The pic quality is great, the movie function is pretty nice as well but something is inherently wrong w/ these cameras. I have returned mine 3 times and every single camera has had the same problem. There is something wrong w/ the power source/batteries. The camera when new will typically work well for the first couple of uses and then it will start to power off like the batteries are dead. YOu can test the batteries and they are fine. I just received my 3rd camera yesterday and it is doing the same exact thing that the other cameras were doing. 3 out of 3 cameras w/ the same problem obviously means that your chances of owning one without any problems is not good. If I could return it for a full refund I would but now I have had it too long. MY LOSS!!!
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.
Title says it all folks. This is the most flimsy laptop cooler I have ever used. Apply just the slightest amount of pressure to the bottom of the cooler and the plastic bends in and either the fan makes a horrid noise or it completely stops until you re position the cooler.I suppose I shouldn't have expected much out of this for the price tag.. But I at least thought it would be more durable.If you're looking for a decent ++ laptop cooler, continue your search.
Sound out of only 1 side using a Blackberry pearl. I only paid 4 bucks for shipping... so I'm not out as much as the guy above me....
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.
Doing everything the product recommended failed to get the thing to work. I'm set up successfully otherwise on a network.
This is an awful product. It doesn't rewind easily... wants to fast forward instead. In addition, it ruined two tapes during a rewind attempt. Would like to return it.
Our Polaroid worked for about six months before the unit turned itself off completely. After talking with the Polaroid technical service agent, he informed us they know there is a problem and that we could buy a new power supply. However, if we bought a new power supply, the LCD screen would fry---but, we could still use the radio and CD player!!! Then, he suggested we PAY to send the unit back to Polaroid and in addition, send them $110 to replace the item. NO WAY! This thing is junk--spend the extra money for something better! If they know there is a problem, why don't they fix it? The agent also informed us the problem occurs after the 90 day warranty period. Good Luck!
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.
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.
This product is fine, but when it arrived it was already two months passed it's expiration date. This means that the printer will only work for another couple months before it tells me I need a new cartridge. On my particular printer this means that it won't print at all until I buy a new cartridge regardless of ink levels. I suppose this is HP's way of preventing people from refilling the cartridges.
Like so many others, I found the Archos to be money down the drain. It was dead as a brick within a couple of months, and the company's approach with customers in this predicament is to hide, and then duck. They definitely don't want to talk to customers. I mailed it in for service -- all the way from Iraq, where I was deployed -- and got the box back stamped "refused."
I have really small hands, and after 3 weeks of using this keyboard, my finger joints are in pain whenever I type. I bought this keyboard to potentially avoid an occupational hazard, but it seems this keyboard itself IS the occupational hazard. The size of this keyboard is built more for guys who have larger hands, and I find I have to constantly move my hand around or stretch my fingers to reach all the letter keys. Don't buy this if you have small hands (for comparison, my tiny hands are the same size as my 13 year old sister's).
If I fix the image on my computer, copy the image to a CF card, and use the card print the image, the printer complains "Cannot display this photo". It doesn't print it either. I really don't want to connect this printer to my computer. Another HP printer connected to the printer prints the picture fine.All pictures are in simple JPEG format.HP Service was absolutely worthless. The only suggestion I got was to "change the power source". While I was extremely skeptical, I did try a different source and as I expected, nothing changed. The lady at the support told me to try another power source!Update 5/4/2007:I found that the images edited using the software are missing some EXIF information (X and Y resolution) and that is causing this printer to fail on those images.There is a free software on the Internet called jhead.exe using which I could copy EXIF data from another image to the problematic image. Then the printer printed it fine.BTW, I compared a print from this printer to a print from another HP all-in-one deskjet printer. The quality of this printer is barely better than the regular printer. I don't see any advantage to this printer (other than portability).
This item was not in stock or for some reason I was not able to purchase it. I was very disappointed because it was $100 cheaper than everybody else.
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!!!
My 3 year old son received this as a gift for Christmas last year. I loved all the features, great sound, great picture, nice for trips to visit family two states away. The only thing I didn't like is that I had to take the player out of the case to change the disc. Would have been nice to have some way of rigging it so I didn't have to completely take it apart. Unfortunately, it only lasted about 6 months. Brand new DVDs started reporting "Wrong disc" after playing for only a few minutes. Now it constantly freezes up, or reads "Wrong disc" and won't play at all. Maybe it's just too sensitive and needs to spend all it's time indoors...not out on the highway? I will not buy Coby again after this.
Great pictures with plenty of light.Not so good pictures in low light.Battery latch broke after 9 months. Too many people are having this problem to be from rough handling. It's from poor engineering/parts design on Kodaks part. (the latch snapped in the section that is less than 1/16" thick)
I am not happy with these headphones. I have several pair so I am not a novice. These have a mind of their own and when they decide they don't want to be on my head anymore they simply slip off.I have adjusted them in every way possible but eventually they end up on my nose or at the back of my head. Also, I have to keep the volume up at maximum to really hear and even then I want for more. The sound is muddy at best and I don't know how to describe the bass but it ain't right. I can hear every sound that happens around me so I think I'll stick to headphones that cover the whole ear and will keep some of the noise out. Sometimes you just get what you pay for.
Save your money. I wish I did. These plugs do not fasten to the nic card ports. I ended up going to a real store an bought a box of 25, which is what I should have done and save the cost and savings myself throwing them in the garbage.they are knock-off product that does not worth the plastic that they are made of.
Really, really poor build quality. I had to return it because one of the pins weren't sending any signal. Also, one of the terminals was bent and the locking screw didn't properly align with it's hole.
This amplifier sounds good and has lots of connectors at the back - download the pdf manual from sonystyle and see for yourself.My main complaint about this product and why I returned it was that as soon one begins to listen to a digital audio signal - whether that be from your satelite box or your DVD player - this amplifier will no longer play any analog audio, it shuts off any output to the "zone 2", "monitor", "video 1" and video 2" outputs - so you can't send the sound out to any analog component that you may have, such as: cordless head phones, a video recorder, another amplifier, back to your TV (essential if your TV uses DVI or component inputs). This product just makes no sense - don't waste your money - the SONY engineers were really asleep at the wheel.
It isn't just its well-documented install problems. The Zune just looks and feels cheap. The fake-out click wheel interface adds to the aura of chintziness. The Zune software is an unneccessary second step--why not use WMP?--and the Microsoft Points are silly. The lack of podcast support is unforgivable, the inability to use it as an external hard drive is insulting, and the wi-fi is useless.The screen is marginally larger, and even though it is the exact same resolution with the same number of pixels, it does look slightly more attractive than Apple's iPod does. However, that is more than undone by the sheer unsexiness of the Zune casing, and the inelegance of the clunky interface.Now, it's not a terrible product. It's a slightly ahead of the Creative Zen, for example. But it's still well behind the SanDisk Sansa, and even farther still behind Apple's iPod and iPod Nano.All in all, I would stay away from the Zune.
This item worked great - for 7 months, then it died without warning. My experience with Monster products has been better than this. Buyer beware.
I've had two Archos jukeboxes now and they are very unreliable. My first one broke down totally within a year with lots of problems in between. The other was defective within the first month and had to be replaced. The replacement was notoriously unstable.I've been very unimpressed with the company's customer service and would warn anyone buying anything from Archos to be prepared for problems. The machines are cool with lots of capability....but not worth the money given the reliability problems.
Rayovac has a one hour charger with 4 independeent charge circuits (can cahrge unqually used batteries or uneven capacities without over/under charging some of theM)) for the same price as this (w/ batteries). GP has 2000mah batteries. These batteriees are 1700mah. Acessories that I've had interest in that has olympus brand is 50% more expensive than generic brands of the same quality. Olympus has great cameras. Buy the accesories from another brand, cheapeer, higher quality. Oh yeah this is a dumb charger also. That means batteries get overcharged and that substantially reduces their life. You can buy rapid (4-5 hrs charge time), dumb chargers for [$$$]
We loved that player when we bought it. The Netflix, Youtube, Pandora and other functions were great. It worked perfectly with our Samsung tv.About eight months after we bought this Samsung player the remote stopped working. We didn't care too much as we could control the player with our TV remote anyway. Then the player would not play certain DVDs. It would stop at 10 seconds. (the DVDs were not scratched and were perfectly clean - some where new). Once the player was about one year old we could not access Youtube and Pandora anymore. We'd get a message saying "Updating Software". We left the player updating overnight and all day long a few times and it never updated completely. Now the player doesn't play at all. The TV does not detect it. There seems to be a problem with the connection as the tv picks up the player if I push on the HDMI connection at the back of the player. I can see that many five star reviews are from people who just bought it. Wait and see... If you haven't bought it yet just stay away.
Got this unit to use for LED constant current testing. Needed to set the current to .35A (350mA) and 3.5 Volts. Nope! Won't do it. Tried everything in the instruction manual. I must be missing something, but this power supply should allow you to set the current and voltage nearly independently. No luck. Forced to return.
I bought these because people kept telling me that Sony was a quality brand and eventually I broke down and got a pair of their headphones. These, however, were a terrible buy. They have too much bass that drowns out everything else and no treble at all. They also arent very loud. The earbuds that came with my cd player are easily twice as loud as these. I was very dissapointed, what a waste of money.
Both cartridges arrived in a dry state and would not print properly. Would not recomend product. Was not worth the aggravation. Perhaps another company can do better............Email was sent to company 3 days ago no response I guess they dont like happy customers.
I was sorry to have to return this. I could not get a book on tape into it. I had another person try as well to make sure I was not missing something.
This is the first complaint on anything I have bought through Amazon. This product was fulfilled through 47th Street Photo. I specifically ordered it because it was advertised as Canon brand name products. When the order came, it was a Samsonite camera case (nice, but bigger than the Canon item), and "off-brand" batteries and charger, similar to ones that I've had trouble with in the past. It was specifically the Canon batteries I wanted, in addition to the case. I won't go through the return process, but I'll think twice before ordering something again not sent directly by Amazon.
While this keyboard and mouse mostly work well, I've had two problems:1. 30% of the time when I reboot the computer doesn't detect the keyboard, so I have to keep a normal keyboard plugged into my computer at all times.2. The mouse has been telling me for over THREE DAYS that the batteries are critical... but if they're critical, how am I still able to use the mouse?? Obviously it tells you far too early that your battery has run down, causing you to spend too much on replacement batteries.
Do not under any circumstances buy a Brother printer. They rig the machine so that it will accept no generic toners. You use a brother toner or the machine won't work. Amazing!
I wanted to confirm what many of the other 1-star reviewers are saying: when I used this Lenmar DLC5L (NB-5L) battery in a Canon SD950IS after a full charge, either the camera immediately said "recharge/replace" or after a few minutes of use it would die. I tried 3 of the Lenmar DLC5L (NB-5L), from 2 different orders, and they all had the same issue. So as far as I can tell, this appears to be a design flaw. My guess is that it is a mechanical tolerance issue when plugged into certain Canon SD models.So I returned all of the Lenmar DLC5L's (NB-5L), and went with another supplier of higher quality Japanese-manufactured Canon-compatible batteries (Wasabi Power); those have (thankfully) not had the "recharge/replace" issue, but the charge only lasts about 1/2 of the length of time of the original Canon battery even though they claim to have a higher power density. So overall, I'd recommend people just spend the money on the original Canon genuine NB-5L, unless you're ok swapping batteries frequently with cheaper (non-Lenmar) NB-5L clones.One side-note: I also have a Lenmar high-density Panasonic camcorder battery which has worked flawlessly for over 2 years now and lasts for many hours on a charge! So Lenmar has been known to make great batteries, just not apparently for several Canon SD model cameras.
One of the worst routers and a total waste of time. I got the B1 version and it did not pass Port 0 and 1 scan tests. Contacted tech support about this serious security flaw but they never got back to me about it. So I returned it for a refund.Also, the Shareport utility for accessing an attached NAS is a dumb design. No built-in media server is also a negative.
Don't purchase this! This product will not work after the digital transition on Feb 17, 2009. Don't waste your money! Wait for the digital version of this turner.
I got what I paid for. It was on sale in December 2007 and I picked it up for $30. I paid too much as it only lasted until April 11th, 2008. The video went out. Even before then the video quality was adequate at best but not as good as others I've compared it to, plus the sound was weak. Plus had virtually no features. Next time I won't buy my electronics at a discount 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 have the same problem as all of the other people that gave reviews on this product. I had mine exactlly 5 months and 20 days and the thing died.Same thing $110.00 for a replacement with no guaranty it would last any longer.
When they were new, sound quality was decent, as was range, but then the batteries get used up quickly and the SQ goes down with it. you can use the included adapter, but that defeats the wireless point.remote cant turn them on, and volume adjustment is independent of each speaker (not in stereo)today, one of the speakers just died!good esthetic design thoughupdate 12/14/08Amazon and Cables unlimited have been great about exchanging the defective speakers, even though it was right at the warranty end (1yr). i noticed the replacements say cables unlimited on them instead of velocity wireless, they look the same, but seem to sound a lot better, than the original. for that, i would upgrade to maybe 3.5 stars, and even 4 if these last longer than the originals (call me in a year) :)
Ok,so my friend had a 10 gig iPod, one of the white regular sized ones and he was saying that it was the best mp3 player he ever had and it convinced me to buy one. I didn't have 10 gigs of music so I bought a 6 gig iPod mini. I thought it would be at the same amazing level that the regular iPod's were on, but no. My mini just one day decided not to recognize that my iTrip was plugged in, then for a full day the screen would turn black and then light up and the little apple sign would show up then turn back to black to eventually shut off. Then it decided not to show anything on the screen but it would light up and it would work with my headphones. Then one day, it decided that it just wanted to die. So, no more iPod mini for me. I would like to say that the iPod was never in danger, and barely moved from my car to my house and vice versa. I have heard many similar stories with mini's. Oh, and the paint scratched within a day of having it. You would think that paying this much for an item, they could use a higher quality paint. I'm not here to bash Apple because they make some amazing products and the regular iPod is amazing in the mp3 world. If you are willing to make a $240 investment in an iPod, spend the extra $30 or so for the regular iPod. They are so much better.
This item works well enough for about a year or so - however, the joint where the cord connects to the power block will fray over time to the point of separation, and then you're out of luck. I have purchased 2 of these adapters and the same thing has happened each time. I would not recommend purchasing this!
I purchased this for an elderly parent with compromised vision, with the hope that somehow it would be able to fully control the Bright House Samsung DVR. The BrightHouse supplied remote is a challenge for the vision impaired. Unfortunately it could not, and as such is pretty much useless. Good idea, but this product needs a refresh to be relevant in the 2010's and beyond.
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.
When I compared video cards while looking for a replacement, the ATI Radeon 7000 certainly seemed to be a good value - lots of bang for the buck... At the time that's what it was, but it was never really anything to write home about.Now this is essentially an obsolete product, but if you still have to buy a AGP card there are not many out there, so this one will work OK, I guess. But I have a better alternative for you. Read on.I ended up replacing this card with a NVIDIA GeForce 6200, which is a *great* bargain and performs awesome for for someone like me who isn't a gamer and mainly writes software for a living. It dramatically improved my system performance! Sorry, ATI but, at least for the moment, NVIDIA is rocking in the budget market.-- Lawrence J. Sylvain has 22 years of software engineering experience with small and large organizations. He uses part of his time and talents to develop new technologies for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I have used this for only about 2 months for my business. It worked great until this last week. I'm getting a delayed start time and much skipping. I am no longer able to use it for my business because of it's inconsisitency.I didn't receive any warranty or trouble-shooting information with the product, only basic operational instructions. So, now I'm in the process of tracking this information.Hopefully, this can be resolved satisfactorily (and quickly)! If so, I'll certainly upgrade the rating!
Despite many tries, I could never get these 2 ways to work. Even one mile from my home they were not functioning. I tried different channels, volumes etc. My friend has the same one that work fine.. maybe these were just defective.
Maybe I got a lemon. I bought this camera based on the previous reviews. I was so dissapointed with the very first shots I took. I was expecting sharp clear pictures and all I got were slightly fuzzy ones. This camera was supposed to be an upgrade from my Kodak 740 5mp. My Kodak takes amazing pictures! You can see every hair and every eyelash on my grandsons with the Kodak 740 and I was expecting to be blown away by the picture quality of the Canon by moving up from a 5mp to an 8mp. I tried different settings manual and auto but my old Kodak 740 takes much better pictures. I'm sending this back to Amazon and upgrading to the Kodak 8.2mp Easyshare. Hopefully the new Easyshare will fix the complaints I had with the 740 - the lag time between pictures and with image stabilization I can't wait to see what kind of pictures I can get with it.
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...
The Pioneer DV-373S DVD player is a counterfeit machine! I received one as a gift and discovered that Pioneer doesn't make a PAL-NTSC converting multi-region DVD player. I spoke to a tech rep at Pioneer when I couldn't find the PAL NTSC converter features in the enclosed operating manual. That's when I knew there was a problem. The online features also tout the machine as a multi-region DVD player. Not so! It's only a region 1 (US only) machine. So for all the proclaimed NTSC-PAL multi-region compatable features, the Pioneer DV-373S is not made by Pioneer, has no PAL-NTSC capability, and is only a run-of-the-mill DVD NTSC region 1 player. Someone went to a great deal of trouble to create this bogus machine that seemingly answered the DVD lover's wildest dreams. (There is also a bogus JVC player with similar features that also is not made by JVC nor does it have the touted PAL-NTSC or multiregion features.) Notice that there are no meaningful reviews online of the Pioneer machine either. It's only offered thru distributors who were duped and not thru Pioneer. Don't be duped by this scam unless you'd like to also buy that $4,000 Rolex for only $59.95!
Overall I have not been pleased with the remote. We have had to re-sync the remote twice and will have to do it again. For some reason it will not turn on the PVR when the TV comes on so you have to go through several steps to get the PVR on and the TV to work. It does have a great help feature and will walk through yes and no questions to help you reslove the issue.
What a pain to have to write this. I loved this little gem, but it died the second day we had it. It appears to be a fine piece of equipment, but I had to send it back. I'm going to buy the Canon S400 instead. The Canon is a tiny bit larger and hopefully will last longer than two days.While examining the menu options a grinding sound came from the speaker and my wife turned the camera off. Then it would no longer respond to the on/off switch. I called Pentax and it was indeed a dead puppy. There was no software reset or anything of that nature. I opted for a refund.
I bought these after my old Logitech Z-560's finally died out (amp gave up). They had a great run from 2002 until about a week ago. They were clear, packed a good punch, sounded great. So naturally I went with it's spiritual successor, the Z-5500's.First off the wiring is madness. Routing to the sub through the control box, then from the control box to the PC (or whatever device you choose). Both are about 6' cables... thus if you have a setup like mine (sub on left side of the desk, computer on the right, and three monitors with no space for the control box there so it would be on a shelf near the sub)... you're screwed out of the box. That's ok though because I can pick up another longer cable or extensions and rectify that situation for me so I let it slide.Then I turned them on. Started with the sub level at zero... holy crap these sound horrible. My Motorola Droid sounds clearer and packs more of a punch (Ok maybe not really but it's the analogy that counts). Cranked the sub level on and it became 'bearable' at best. The full midrange is driven almost entirely through the sub so there's no clean bass and no clean mid. The highs are extremely lacking to say the least.. the stock JBL stereo in my Tacoma puts out vastly clearer sound. Gaming sounds horrible as well as it's all mixed up in sound again. This is verifying the sound running via the onboard realtek controller on my gigabyte board (same driver I was using on the Z-560's). Positioning is ok. Dolby effects work for mixing the music channels and such... but no matter how much I try to tweak software EQ's there's no salvation.Save your money on this $400 (retail) set of speakers and put a few extra dollars into a home theater in a box... it'll be 3x the system and just as easy to use.Also I'm extremely disappointed in amazon. I know it said this item was unavailable for returns but come on. The magnet is really hazardous cargo and enough to prevent returns? Hopefully someone on craigslist will buy them otherwise I'm out my cash on these.
Upon receipt the product appeared to have internal damage as pieces were floating around inside. It did not produce acceptable images and only worked intermittently.
I noticed one point was damaged. I made some adjustments and am using it since returning it would cost extra $$
The printer caused me a lot of trouble and I will suggest avoiding it. The 1st one I received didn't work at all. After assemble the printer can't detect the toner. I asked a replacement and it arrived two days (good job amazon). I printed about 10 pages the replaced printer had a paper jam. After the jammed paper is cleared the printer again can't detect the toner. What a horrible experience.
I bought this 1G card thinking I could take short videos with my digital camera, got the H version thinking it would store the video faster than the current M versions that I have. The few videos that I have tried to get with this H card have not turned out well at all, I can't get the sound and the video to synch, the sound is lagging behind the video, which it doesn't do with the 512Mb M card that I have.
This product IS NOT a toner cartridge! It is a waste container for unused toner! Please change the advertising! Thank you!
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.
If you're looking for an inexpensive flatpanel and aren't concerned with Picture quality, this monitor is for you. Acer keeps the price very low. The design is simple and attractive, but the color representation lacks zest.I've had this monitor now for 6 months and it does everything I need it to for basic business operations. Out of the box the colors are a bit dark and upon increasing the brightness, the white gets VERY white. Colors are drabby and not true to shade.I don't recommend this monitor for anyone interested in graphics/home photos.
bad service, made an error on the order, also very bad and poor quality, called and emailed several time expecting customer service, i guess they don't care, about anything.
The microphone is too sensitive...I use this recorder to get class lectures, but so much background noise (and conversations) are picked up I can hardly hear the lecture. The software for the program is great, as long as you only want to use their sound file format. You can convert to .wav, but the sound quality it dramatically reduced (and background noise amplified). It's also impossible to share your sound files with another person...or it might be, but I've been unable to find a way to save the recordings to cd. If you plan to use this for minimal use in a disciplined environment, than this might be the one for you. Otherwise you might want to shop around some more.
At all costs, if you purchase this model, AVOID the "factory refurbished" models. Here's why:First, the CD player for my unit did not work at all. It thought every CD I put in it was a cd-r, which, to my surprise, it does not play.Second, the speakers had far too much bass sound, and no way to lower/adjust it. Sound was muddy and muffled at best.Finally, reception was not great. Unless you live on a hill, forget trying to get anything but your area's strongest radio signals.
I purchased this TV about 9 months ago. I turned it on one morning and the sound came on but the video flashed the Polaroid banner and then went blank. A call to Customer Service was very unhelpful. In hindsight I did web research and found this TV has a sytematic problem with its power board. What a name that is suppose to stand for imaging quality, you would think that Polaroid would show more regards for their reputation and take responsibility for this lemon. Instead they have taken the approach of let the buyer beware. I personally will never purchase another Polaroid product and I will warn as many people as I can. Everybody makes mistake, great company accept responsibility for their mistakes and provide their consumers with an acceptable solution. Polaroid did not take this approach.
I couldn't get any signal, it may have been my fault but I tried to get it working by following the directions and it sucked.
The LCD died after 1 year and 5 months of light operation. Logitech refused to service the unit because it is out of warranty. After about 1 year the unit would have a success rate of 50% when i tried to turn on my TV, even if I was very careful to point the unit directly at the tv. Just thought I'd warn everyone before you waste your money. If you must have it then get an extended warranty if you can. This is my second logitech product that failed prematurely. Lesson learned.
DON't BUY this item. It's not available at Amazon's warehouse!! I ordered the item 3 weeks ago...and still haven't received it yet...no...i should say it hasn't been even shipped yet. Now they extend another 3 weeks for the estimated shippment date (note: shippment date, not even delivery date). It's awfully pathetic...why didn't Amazon honestly tell me that the item is out of stock?? Then i wouldn't have bought this item in the first place. Extremely disappointed with the integrity of service!!!
This thermometer seems to work OK, but it is a really stupid design, and real pain to use. If nothing else, you have to disassemble the thing, and open the batter compartment to turn it on! In additon, the clip you have to remove to do this is almost impossible to re-attach,Don't buy this pience of junk.
The print feeder on this product is useless. For peace of mind, throw this product away as soon as it stops working (which happens soon after purchase), and buy a non-Kodak product.
I haven't even been using it for a week before it went bad. It is freezing on me right now as I type this review. It just doesn't work anymore- it wasn't turning off at all when I would store it- nor will it turn on when I want it to. You would think the maker of SwissArmy would do a little better than this. Mine is going in the trash! Save yourself $25.
I purchased this and ended up having to buy another one because it didn't have all the pins for the steering wheel control and one other item in my 2008 Honda Element SC. I was able to find many useful guides online to figure out that I needed more pins and then I was able to configure this correctly and get it working.
The installation of this printer went very well. However, after installing the printer my computer began running EXTREMELY slow. I checked and it was using 100% of the CPU. I stopped all the processes associated with this printer and my speed returned to normal. I contacted HP and they said it is a known problem and they are working on it (that was six months ago). They still are working on it. HP's solution is to install the print driver only (so you cannot use the scan or fax feature) until they write new software for this printer.They should have recalled the printer since it doesn't work properly. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRINTER!!!!
I lost a lot of files pretty quickly with this drive.I have purchased a lot of drives because I have a lot of storage needs. I mostly had Western Digital drives that have never failed me and I have Seagate and SmartDisk (Crossfire), both working well also.I purchased this Maxtor because I read some good reviews from the big computer mags and it was a good size. Unfortunately I didnt read all the actual user reviews because if I had, I'd see that a lot of people were very unhappy with Maxtor and most of them had drive failures with this and other Maxtor drives.First, I couldn't even access the drive because it installed LOCKED. Great that it had a lock but why lock the owner out? It was supposed to be "simple" to install and use but this was frustrating. Maxtor support was uninterested in helping and a websearch showed that many other users with my same Maxtor drive were also locked out and no one had an answer,, at least I wasn't alone right? Haha.Ok so after a lot of research and tinkering, I got it working...all was ok for awhile, except occassionally the drive wouldn't show up when starting computer (other WD external was always fine)....a few restarts would pop it back up ....Finally a few months later files started disappearing, then the drive would completely disappear whenever I tried transferring files off it or tried copying to DVD until it just showed an empty drive.Sooooo I won't be buying Maxtor drives again.Just do some Google searches for problem with Maxtor external drive (or similiar search) and read a bit...you'll see.
The item arrived quickly, and was packed very well.However my RCA switcher never functioned. I've hooked the output up to 2 different televisions as well as a projector, neither received any signal. I checked all 4 inputs separately, none of them worked. Since I only really needed to switch the video (my stereo had plenty of inputs, though they had to be switched manually [no remote]) I tried to switch the video through either audio channel. After testing all 12 connectors, I was still staring at a blank screen. Finally, to rule out the possibility of a short in my RCA component wires, I hooked up the inputs and outputs directly using some RCA component extension plugs (the plugs with a female connection on both sides). Upon doing this I got a picture and sound on my TV.There are simply no other possible explanations; the devise does not work. I am currently in the process of returning it for a refund.
I was really looking forward to getting this remote but after setting it up it left us all a little disappointed.First, to get it to do everything you want it to do it takes quite a bit of setting up.It's pretty cool how you set it up and it's really pretty easy for the basics, but to do get it to do some features like switching from Dolby 5.1 to 7 channel stereo on my Yamaha receiver for example, it took a lot of extra programming.The buttons are small and really not very intuitive when using this with a DVR, (like Charter's Moxi) so if that's what your going to use it for you may want to go with another model that is more geared toward DVR's.The biggest frustration was the lag time in action once you pushed a button. It seems to take a lot longer for anything to happen with this remote than it did for any of my other remotes. I realize it has to basically cycle through all of these commands you've programmed but when you are used to pushing a button...and bam... things happen instantly, to wait a few more tenths of a second gets frustrating especially when you are trying to view the channel guide.Also if you do not have the remote pointed just straight on at all of your devices it tends to miss some commands so you have to try it again.It's very inconsistent in getting all of the commands correct and when it gets it wrong you have to sometimes get up and turn off the DVD manually then try it again to get it back in sync with the device.On the plus side, it looks cool and has a nice quality build to it along with glowing buttons.It might be fine for some people.After giving it a go for a couple weeks the family consensus and rating was 2.5 stars.If they could get this to respond faster and lay out the buttons better than I would give it more stars but I wouldn't recommend this remote unless you just absolutely are drowning in too many remotes.
i have a creek right behind my 1 1/2 acres and we have always had bug issues. i got the stinger at bjs, worked great the first day and thats it! it wouldn't come on the second day, i just returned it and i'm getting a flowtron instead...i'll see if that lives up to the glowing reviews.
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.
Sorry to be negative. I bought altogether 5 of these for myself and fellow workers. The USB port problem is intermittent on all our Dell Inspiron, Latitude etc., but so irritating that I'm going to trash them. Plus I look like an idiot for buying them. They were engineered fine for higher current USB ports - not intentional I'm sure, but the marketing teams don't seem to care about business ethics. They should come up with a fix and regain market trust. I'm going to someone else - and am angry.
I found this box while searching the internet for a similar device to extend my TV's 2 component video inputs. Only 2 component video inputs for $165. Come on? Don't bother! Buy the 5-DEVICE Component Video & Digital Audio Switcher by Acoustic Research, Audio Authority 1154 or the PELICAN PL957(if you can find one, every store in America is out of them). I don't recommend the JVC's under $150. I heard the video quality is not good. The red color's are not accurate. I ended up buying the CE Labs SW104HD 4 in 2 out component A/V switcher after 3 weeks of research and review reading. They average about $135 online. I'll let you know how I like it after a month of use.
As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I bought the RCA model for one reason - it was the cheapest model available at the time. I thought that I was getting a good deal; I could watch DVD movies without scraping too deep into my bank account. After about four months of concervative use, my player started to freeze during movies and then shut itself off. After doing this for a while, the performance degenerated to the point where it wouldn't even stay on for longer than fifteen seconds after I turned it on. Customer service was a joke; so I was stuck with a piece of electronic equipment that didn't do anything. I gave up on it and let it sit for a while (back to VHS) and then I decided to plug it in and see if it would work after its vacation. It does work off and on, but it is very unpredictable. I couldn't invite guests over to watch a movie because there would be no certainty that it would work when they arrived. When I bought the cheaper model, I expected it to lack some features found in the more expensive players and maybee not last as long, but a four month life span for any kind of electronic equipment is rediculous. Incidently, I have decided to put up with the sporadic perfomance until I can afford one of those trick hand-held DVD players!
i'm going to start off with the out of the box pros:nice sized screen, simple controls, average 14hr battery life, good price, and pretty good sound.that's about as much as i can tell you for pros based on the fact that i'm stationed in iraq & thanks to the fact that you have to use microsoft's "proprietary software" (isn't that what windows media player is?), i can't load any music on it because it won't install the zune software. it says i need the new updater software (windows geniune advantage) available at microsoft.com, not a problem stateside but kind of hard when you can't go online. it would have been nice to know before i bought it. all the preloaded stuff is nice, but it gets old pretty quick.from the limited usability i have the only cons i've found are: 1) you can't save the quick lists you make on the player, maybe you can when you use the zune software on your computer; 2) there's no auto shut-off or sleep function that i've found.other than that it's a pretty simplified mp3 player with video capabilities (if somewhat limited to wmv) & wifi (should be nice later on once they expand on it). if you want an mp3 player with better extras go with the creative vision or the ipod. if you like it simple and you use a validated "genuine" copy of windows then the zune is for you.
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.
I own a clear case and an orange case and they are both great! Amazon must have received a batch of defective cases in 15 inch/black. I returned one and the replacement had the same problem. I contacted Speck and they agreed to replace my cover from the non-defective stock. It is probably just easier to order directly from Speck if you want this specific size and color combination.
I was replacing my linksys wireless-g because it would reset too often. I disliked D-link for 2 big reasons: (1) The wifi signal would disappear and only a hard on/off would make it work. Exploring forums showed many folks have the same issue. I also reviewed the router logs and there were definitely internal software issues with the router. (2) Each save of a setting required a 20s router reboot which makes it very tedious to administer. I have returned the router and gone back to my linksys until I can find something more suitable and usable.
The website encourages you to purchase this part with your c330. This presents two big problems:1. You don't need it!2. It is not compatible with the c330!Somebody needs to fix this on the website.
These by far are the worst earphones I've ever purchased. They don't stay in your ears, require constant adjusting and the quality stinks! Save your money and purchase something different.
They hype about the Logitech Altos makes one think it is a workable system of stand and KB for all notebook computers. Wrong!Your notebook must swing exceptionally wide or the stand keeps your notebook at such an angle that the display will point slightly downward from vertical. My new Acer 5739G does not open wide enough and the stand is useless. Check this our you will make a costly mistake buying Altos like I did.The KB is pre-historic in sound and touch. Unlike notebook KB's that are quiet, this thing they call a KB clicks noisely. In this day and age of sound polution, Altos is a throwback to an era when noisey keyboards were that way because not one knew how to make them quiet! I never did understand why noisey KB's are used, I type by touch, not by sound.So don't buy the Altos hype. Check it out carefully. If you have not seen or worked with an Altos, don't buy one until you do. You will be sorry.A better solution would be to get a wireless KB and mouse and forget the stand.Remember, Altos is another word for big engineering mistake and pre-historic keyboards.
This is a good scope - not great. Would not recommend. The focuser was sloppy, too much play. Disassembled it, added more teflon shims, relubed it with silicon and tightened the gear. The tripod, despite it's rugged looks is flimsy. If you have even a moderate breeze expect your image to be shaky and blurry.The finder scope is cheap, awkward and poorly mounted.As an aside - I bought a 70MM Mead refractor ($50). Is easier to use, less bulky and gets just as good an image.UPDATED COMMENTS: I have had this scope for about a year now. Still not happy with it and will use my recent acquisition, a 40+ y/o Sears Stargazer Refractor, rather than set this thing up. I have been to star parties where there are terrific Celestron Scopes being used - all Schmidt-Cassegrain - with superb images.My rating has not changed and my humble opinion is that this telescope is not worth the money. I have had the mirror out, cleaned it, have a laser collimater, keep the scope protected in a padded case, yet despite my TLC cannot even get a decent view of Saturn's rings. Forget the details in the Orion Nebula!If all you are interested in is the moon . . enjoy.
If you have a Mac OSX system, you cannot use the setup software included in the setup disk.Even if you have a Windows computer, the setup software may never work. I spent half a day trying to set up this router, and it kept failing at the end of the setup.Many people have this problem.The posts say that you can set up the router via Ethernet connection without the setup program, but I was unable to connect to the router through its 192.168.0.1 IP address without it being initially set up. A complete waste of money. Please read the comments on-line about this router before you buy it. Tech support is not very helpful.
After following startup directions exactly, charging for the requisite 6 hours, using the Creative software installed on my computer, my 4GB Creative Zen Plus froze repeatedly during playback. Today, when trying to shut it down, the entire device froze. Tried to restart it, followed the steps to reset it... no luck. Now, I can't even get it to turn back on and there was power left in the battery. Am returning to Amazon with regret and will look for a different kind of player.Also, a note to other potential buyers, the black player ends up getting fingerprints all over it and looking generally greasy from the oils or lotion on your hand.
I ordered two of these headsets and have been very happy with the fit and sound quality. However I found that others using the headset for the first time may break the unit where the adjustable sliding band meets the ear/microphone section.I ended up taping the break on both sets and they work well.When kids visit I now disconnect the headset.Update 8/12Both headbands snapped. Duct tape works temporarily. Ordered a different headset.
False advertising. What I received was not a Belkin product and I was overcharged even according to their catalog. Weak on high volume sound.
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?
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.
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!!)
I tend not to buy cheap electronics, but purchased this from buy.com for about $30 on 10/12/2009. Well, it is 10/24/10, and the CD player and the MP3 USB input are both dead. The USB input was the first to go, maybe 6 months into its life. Now, it won't read CD's. I guess the radio still works.Pretty useless, spends an extra $35 and get at least 2 or more years out of a Sony product. Oh, the COBY warranty is only 90 days!!BWP
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.
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.
Despite what the package says, this server can not be used from a pc running win98. It installed fine and works great from my laptop and desktop running xp pro. The driver install calls a function in Kernel32.dll that doesn't exist in Win98, so the install fails and the printer driver can't be set up for the print server on a Win98 computer.This stuff isn't that complicated, I have bought many Linksys products in the past but the quality of their software, support, and hardware has declined steadily over the past few years.I recommend avoiding all Linksys products like the plague.
I am sure this is a nice memory stick. I ordered one, but received something for an Apple iMac. This won't fit an HP, sorry. The vendor, computer brain, is making it very difficult to get an RMA for this, they're a 3rd party re-seller, with a very well organized twist and turn at every angle. It took weeks to get, with several plausible, yet unlikely reasons about the shipping date and tracking number slipping. Funny, I had the same problem with another item I purchsed at the same time from them. They do have a real person who picks up on the third ring, and they really do respond to email...so, I dunno, maybe it's just me.The correct 512M 184 pin DIMM PC3200 I received from another vendor got here in 2 days, and is a carbon copy of what is shown here. nice job, and I am confident it will work. I just gave the 1 star because of my experience with computer brain.
This is the second Intel PC Camera that I've returned for not being compatible with my system.I'm running Windows Me Program and on trying to install the camera,I received error messages from the Intel Disk saying that it couldn't find certain files which were needed for installation.Upon deleting the camera from my system,the system froze up and I needed technical help from the computer company to fix the problem.No more PC cameras for me.Enjoyment should not include aggrevation.
Be very careful on type of devices you plan on using overseas even when plugged into a voltage converter. While theoretically the converter reduces voltage from 230V to 120V, my daughter's hair straightener overheated and melted the adhesive holding the heating elements so the straightener was ruined. My only thought was that 50Hz frequency of the power overseas could cause greater current draw for heating devices such as hair dryers, coffee pots, straighteners. The voltage converter cannot modify frequency from 50 Hz to 60 Hz. Most battery charging devices for laptops, cellphones, camera battery packs operate on 120/240 50/60 Hz and will not need the converter but you will need the plug adapter for the wall outlet. Look at the rating label on each device to confirm.
the sound isn't that great, and it basically broke on me saying there is a file check error on it not allowing me to do anything with it. Definitely just shell the money out for an Ipod for the quality product.
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.
We used this camcorder about 3 times before it died. It would no longer record properly. It captured audio but not video (ended up with a blank screen video capture.)The problem lies with a buggy CCD block assembly. The same problem can be seen with similar Sony camcorder models. These camcorders tend to develop the blank screen issue anywhere from 6 months to 2 years after purchase.There are reports all over the internet about this problem but Sony denies that it's a manufacturing issue and wanted 200+ to repair. I wouldn't get this camcorder (or any other Sony camcorder) again.
I live in Boston area traveling to South frequently. I have bought this to replace the wired transmitter I had owned before. The choice is the disaster.I had paid the full price from Target unlike the other user who paid 10 dollars less. And, unlike the sleek design and the Brand name-Sony, the transmitter could not locate the siganals in Boston/Cambridge areas and even in the countryside south to Cape either.The 12 sinal ranges seem to be all used in New England areas and it simply would not find my MP3.So, my guess is that the users should be really lucky to find a free FM signal to have this transmitter work with their MP3 players.Think about it ; what good is that if we should change the signals every 10-20 min. on the road while driving across the different FM station signal areas? Or, how about it simply would not find the right signal like my case?I would not recommend this to all users. Or try to buy it from your local shop and hook it up to your stereo while you are still at the store area to see if it works.I did not expect to have difficulty finding a decent FM transmitter while MP3 players are easy to operate. Can anyone recomment what could be the alternative choice?
the item did not fit my cyber shot as claimed.. simple...2.1 dsc p50i got got cheated....now the rest or you know your model number dont work here
If an auto manufacturer built a car that would stop the moment it reached its 25,000 mile checkup threshold, it would be front page news. But that is what the HP 2840 does when it is low on toner, it just stops. I would prefer it let me know, but finish the job with less quality color. It causes undo stress when trying to meet a deadline.Furthmore, this machine requires you to toggle its USB port on or off depending on whether you want to print or scan. A time-consuming menance.Finally, I had many issues with printing large files when the machine would just stop printing in the middle of a 2nd or 3rd copy of a report. It would not provide me an error message, or ability to restart.So this big piece of junk is off to the recycler along with the four toner cartridges I never used.
Re-reviewed after some extra problems. I got the coby CA-745 as a replacement for http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050MX118/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title. The Bionic FM transmitter broke a few months into ownership, but I was impressed by the sound quality.That said, the coby does not live up to that quality. It works as any other transmitter, it dampens radio noise, and allows you to use the frequency for your own purposes. It's good at that. But it struggles with the input from my ipod. Simply touching the jack will give you loud pops and grinding. If my ipod is turned to high, the noise coming to my stereo will be garbled and nasty. If I turn it too low, I get an unacceptable amount of static from normal FM noise. At medium levels, I'll max out the volume on my radio dial and still not get a satisfactory volume. additionally, songs from my ipod come out murky, and lack the clarity I enjoy in my selection.But the final straw came a few days ago when my car was filled with a horrible stench. Soon afterward the coby CA-745 died. I tried taking it apart and replacing the fuse, only to discover that the wires had overheated and fused, and the interior of the device was a mess of melted plastic.I recommend avoiding this product. It's not worth setting your car on fire.
***PLEASE READ***Beware of KCCMARTHey everyone, I know you are tempted to buy from this model scanner from KCCMart cause its the cheapest one and they have good feedback. However, learn from my sad experience that this company is deceptive. I ordered the scanner from them and they shipped me the lower model Documate 252. I called them and they were very nice and called me back promptly. They emailed me a return slip and I was happy with there customer service. The guy that called me said that they actually no longer had the Documate 262i (which I wanted cause it is loaded with all the features and the fastest). He offered to send a regular 262. I wasn't sure I wanted the 262 so he told me that upon receiving the mis-shipped 252 back he would have their warehouse call me and ask if I had decided to go with the regular 262 or not. Sure enough, they called and the person on the phone offered to send me a Documate 272 and expedite the shipping (since we were waiting for it to start our scanning project). I was happy with this. Time passed and no scanner. Finally I called and they had good customer service and said they were shipping it out first thing. I finally got a tracking number (it wasn't expedited) and everything... and it arrived... a Documate 262. They screwed up again. They said they would upgrade me to the 272. In the meantime, I checked amazon multiple times and they kept their ad and price up for the Documate 262i (even though I alerted them to the fact that they were telling me the didn't have those in stock) - so I'm assuming they have been pulling this with several buyers. To make matters more unfortunate, I started reading some of their feedback and I saw that someone said they were actually selling refurbished units and hiding it under the shipping label. So I checked my box and sure enough - underneath the label it stated "RECONDITIONED." Needless to say, I was pissed. Their ad said "Brand New." IF I wanted a refurbished unit I would have ordered one. I bet 99% of their orders the people that buy them don't realize what they are doing. Deceptive crooks! Please don't buy from KCCMart!
Don't buy it..thats if they still sell it.A real pice of junk&gt;The captured video isn't axceptable at all for dvd making.On the Pinnacle website they have no update drivers or support on this product...seems like they never sold it.......a real crap and I can't even get $10 on ebay for it......a shame....
It's doesn't work properly.I lost all data on it 3 times.Only fullformat can return it to normal condition and aftersome time I get the error again.
I set this up in my kitchen and the best picture I could get was black/white and grainy with bad sound quality. This device does not seem to penetrate walls well at all. If you need to go through walls, watch out. I should have opted for a better device.
Right side laser (record side) skips frequently during recording and playback. This problem occurred about 1 year after purchase ($400). Still skipped after cleaning laser. I am very disappointed with this unit and would not recommend it.
Bought this for my new iPhone 4 when i searched iPhone car chargers and this came up. Thought it would be great for my phone and my fiance's ipod while we're driving long distances! Well i plugged in the iPhone and it doesn't even work! Luckily it only cost $4 so it wasn't too big of a loss! But still, why do they sell something that doesn't work!?
Got this for a trip to send clips to friends as we traveled. Not a good idea unless you carry a laptop also. The video sharing program must install on the host computer. Not possible on hotel or internet cafe computers.Also expect only about 20-30 minutes use from the batteries.The most disappointing part was that it only held about 35 minutes of video and with no way to send them home we had to delete good clips to save what we hoped were better clips. The manual says that if your clips are "complex" then it won't hold 60 minutes. Maybe they think you're going to shoot video of white walls.It takes 30 seconds to turn on so don't expect to get those fast candid shots.
Received a 4 foot cord instead of a 6 foot cord as was stated in the description. Had to return it. Happened twice!
I bought two of these drives at the same time. The one is still going strong, but the other crashed, never to be revived, about six months from purchase. I returned it under warranty and SanDisk sent a replacement. It's not my drive fixed and, of course any information I had on the drive is gone. Okay, I could deal with that, but now that drive has also crashed and burned. There's no reviving, formatting or recovering my information....again. This time I trashed the drive; I'd kept good back-ups of all the information, I'm only out my original purchase price and postage to return it the first time. This is my last SanDisk purchase...fool me once, but not twice.
As some of the other reviewers have noted, the plusses:- Sleek Design- Innovative way to load disks through a slot vs. a caddy.- Digital display is really cool.- Plays almost any kind of disk you have, DVD, VCD, mp3/wma CD and so on.- Affordable price.the minuses:- The biggest one is that it freezes while trying to load disks, or it just plain shuts itself off outright, while trying to load a disk.- Sometimes while trying to play a disk it emits a scary ticking noise asif the hardware is going haywire.I had bought this from Bestbuy website and after seeing the spontaneous shutoff issue, I took it back to my local store and they said to send it directly to the manufacturer. When I got this problem initially, I followed the instructions in the guide to completely reset the hardware, but the problem still persisted.The manufacturer didn't actually take back the player, but instead replaced the one I sent back with another one of the same kind.This replacement player worked for a while but its also giving me noises now as if the hardware is going crazy inside.Bad idea.. Don't buy it, you'll regret it.Or if you want.. try it out but make sure you have a good refund poicy, because it will come around and bite you ( in the you know where )..
Bought it for carpal tunnel, loved it, got used to it, wrist felt better, then it broke. I've been getting the same error message as other folks in the reviews: "device not recognized." On one support forum someone posted that the receiver is faulty and the item has so many returns it is not carried by some of the largest computer store chains. They must bank on the fact that no one thinks to keep a receipt. Don't be fooled by poor construction!Microsoft has a nice ergonomic mouse built on the same idea of a tilted wrist position. I wish I had gone with that!
I wonder if this product is worth the money,firstly the case is too small.You cannot even keep an accessory battery along,which you badly need for this camera.I thought the finish would be great that's the reason for buying this one instead of Sony General Carrying Case, but I was wrong.Given a choice,I would probably buy a better carry case.
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.
The biggest problem is that the early etrex units (of which this is one) are very low powered. Garmin has upgraded their low end units with an H so you will see the HCx instead of Cx, they are "higher sensitivity". They should have just put an L on the Cx, and called it Lower Sensitivity. I've been very disapointed in the quality of the transmission in a car, compared to Magellan and my Garmin GPS V. These are discontinued for a reason, they don't work very well.NOTE: If you want maping, you must spend another $100.00 or so for mapping software (either Topo or Streets). So add that to your expense when looking for a low end Geocaching GPS.
Ok so i was wasn't expecting this product to be anything near as good as say a Bose headset but it was hardly better than my normal (non-noise reducing) headphones. The sound quality is fine and its comfortable to wear, but i thought i was getting a "noise reducing" headset. Really that's my only, but BIGGEST problem with these headphones, so really i payed twice as much for headphones i already have.
I bought this item and right out of the box the transmitter did not work. I am trying to resolve this with RCA right now.Buy another product, all I read about on the internet is the transmitter not working for many people.
As other reviewers experienced, this drive was superb in its performance, reading and writing anything which could be thrown at it. In this sense, the best burner I ever plugged into my system. Unfortunately, as other reviewers also experienced, its durability is simply inadequate, making it a poor value for its price. Mine lasted 4 days beyond the end of the warrantee period. To their credit, the company still honored the warrantee, but only after considerable difficulty communicating with them. Only a computer tech friend was able to contact them effectively in order to make the arrangements -- not adequate support. I was without the drive for nearly a month by the time all of this got done.SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
My husband loves gadgets and thought this would be a nice Christmas gift for me. NOT. It has serious problems with voice recognition; for example, we cannot get it to list "bananas" which is in the library. It's much easier for me to write my list on a piece of paper. A real big waste of money!
I originally bought a CU-VD10 which managed to create about 10 disks before rejecting any disk I tried as an 'incompatible disk'. I then decided it must be faulty, but as it was out of warranty went for the CU-VD20. That had exactly the same issues. It is so fussy about the disk type that the 1 type of disk I could get to burn is now off the market. People recommend disks that are limited to the 4x speed, but just try finding some.terrible product, but i couldn't find a way to give it no stars. The Internet is littered with complaints and JVC dont seem to have offered any fix.
I have this printer in my office and am considering replacing it with an Epson. I has a lot of features.. espcially for the price (i.e. direct input from a camera or a memory card),but it is very slow and noisy. The print quality is very good.. as are most ink jet printers in this price range. But it is very slow and noisy. Did I say slow and noisy?
Many problems. #1. You don't get directions until you start moving your car out of your driveway or parkwing lot. Shall I may a left turn, go straight, right turn, what? You have 2 out of three chances of being wrong BEFORE you even start the trip. #2.Difficult to understand names of streets. #3. Kept using name of street when it turned into highway. Ex. Follow Smith St. 10 miles when Smith street became Highway X 3 miles down the road. #4. Just the opposite. Said Follow Highway X 10 miles and Highway X became Smith St. 3 miles down the road. #5. Difficult to find POI. #6 Final notice to make turn came (for me) seconds too late makeing it difficult to get in proper lane. #7 None of this mattered because the unit turned itself off and stayed off for hours and nothing I could do would turn it back on. (Overheated?) When it did turn back on it never operated "normally" again. Returned it to Amazon. Customer service was very good, which I appreciate. PS. The clearness of the voice and volumn were good.
very unhappy with the product i opened it to put batteries in it and the lock broke now i have to tape it to use it
I bought the notebook in 2004, and performance was fine. As XP and MS Office updated themselves--and, to be fair, as I loaded additional software--performance got slower and slower. Loading an Internet browser took up to a minute (and often more, when my wife would click again and again on the Quick Launch icon, seeing no response). Eventually I added a 512 MB memory stick for a total of 768 MB, and that fixed the slow-loading problem.Meanwhile, the computer started to shut down without warning, and after searching the Internet, I figured out that it was overheating. I tried to clean the fan area, but there was hardly any dust there. So now the computer is up on a few kids' play blocks to keep air circulating underneath, and even with that, it shuts down during full virus scans and spyware scans.The fan has now been making erratic noises. Sometimes it starts up, sometimes it clicks, sometimes it doesn't run. Next project is replacing the fan. I'd like to find a way to lubricate the fan and see if that helps, but it seems to be a closed unit.Toshiba sure doesn't make it easy to repair this unit, with almost no resources online for the overheating and fan problems that seem to be endemic to this computer, and it seems that it often needs some major repairs, particularly to the cooling. Although the computer was okay for the first year or so, I can't really recommend it because of the problems after that.
We, as America's consumers, have to stop rewarding unscrupulous megacorporations from creating oligopolies from slick advertising. Yes, the i-pod commercials and advertising are creative, impressive, and impossible to escape. The actual product is overpriced, unreliable, and overrated. I've had to buy I-pods for nephews and nieces, in order to maintain favorite uncle status, but there are some consistent problems, shared by MP3 players costing a fraction of the I-Pod retail price (I can compare because I get the cheaper ones for myself). These devices are fragile, their hard drives easily become damaged with routine use. Their batteries are characterized by planned obsolescence. For anyone who will use their i-pod daily, you won't be able to get a full two years use out of it before either the battery fails or the hard drive crashes. Apple has dismally poor customer service. If you don't believe me, go to their site, and try and find a customer service phone number. Google on a few I-Pod topics and you will find an expanse of sites dedicated to disgruntled I-Pod customers. You can get the same low quality with the cheapest line of MP3 players at a quarter of the price. Or, you can get either more memory, or better looks, or more convenient controls, or better durability (you can't get it all in one package) with a number of i-pod competitors, still at less cost.
Twenty buttons, folks. Plus a dial on the side. You basically have to memorize the function of twenty tiny , poorly named and poorly marked buttons and then be able to fumble your way through complicated sequences in the dark morning or sleepy bedtime.Three buttons just to set the alarm time. then another to chose what noise you'll wake up to. This same button also doubles as the button to disable the alarm if you take a day off and want to sleep in. Then in the morning, you have the snooze button, which is the only button larger than an M&M.; Then, when you're done snoozing, you have to fumble around in the dark trying to find the button that shuts it off til the next morning. But if you want to turn it all the way off so it doesn't go off again the next morning, you have to find still another button.This alarm might work well if you have a set schedule that never varies and you can set it up and get used to it. But if you ever have to get up early for one day or take a day off or have an irregular schedule, it's like programming the space shuttle in the dark.
The card worked fine for my son's graduation and a family holiday but became corrupted during my brother's wedding and I lost all the photos from that event. I still can't believe it happened. If you have an iPod, or other, remember to back-up your photos as soon as you can to try and avoid this.
I know the price is reasonable but the sound quality is not good, you can actually hear a distortion at the middle off the volume power.
Not a particularly easy lock to use (combo part rotates freely when not in computer, making it difficult to set the combo). Also changing combo is very easy to do accidently. However this is usually not a problem because it is incredibly easy to figure out the combo. I am not a professional lock picker, and I am able to break the combo without any difficulty (which is a problem with many low quality combo locks, but this design try to avoid it at all).I've noticed a lot of people have a problem with the lock "spontaneously" changing combinations. It's probably not because the lock is defective. It's probably because they inadvertently changed the combination because the mechanism to change it is so easy to engage.I would definitely never suggest this product to anyone (unless I really wanted their computer).
So i neglected to do research before purchasing this computer. Boy was that a mistake. It seemed like it would be a great notebook that had all the specs I needed. It took about two hours before the screen went black the first. I lost count at 25 times after that. I took it back to Best Buy and they were very sympathetic to my dilema. They gave me another one to take home and I thought my problems were solved...boy was I wrong. The same thing happened again and I had to take it back. At this point I decided to buy a more expensinve HP instead and I have been more than satisfied. Dont buy this computer unless you want a one headache after another.
I did like the headset. Though it was more bulky it seemed more comfortable on the ears than other headsets. The mic quality received positive feedback from others on ventrilo. Unfortunately after 30 days the right side of the headset went out. It was the headset and not my computer as I also tried to use it on my other computer with the same results. Personally I recommend the logitech head sets. I bought one for my son who uses a head set as much as I do and he has never had an issue with his. Like an idiot I didnt think he head set would go out so I threw all the packaging and rma paper work out. Well live and learn I suppose.
I bought this product because I wanted to replace my old [ ] antenna.The [ ] antenna was a pretty good one except that both dipoles had broken off after it was knocked over.Anyways I bought this product at a [ ]. I bought it because I did not want any dipoles to break again.When I hooked it up to my tv the clarity was horrible! One every station there were at least 20 lines going horizontally across the tv.I tried readjusting the gain control on the back but nothing seemed to work.I ended up returning it.Please don't waste your money!
Note that on Macs (at least on my 2011 Macbook Air running Lion), the built-in volume controls don't work (they control the built-in speakers instead of the headphone).Also note that the volume controls in the Preferences panel only have four settings, and I find the lowest setting is too loud for comfort.Finally, the ear cuffs are slightly too small for my ears (which are not unusually large).Other than that, it seems to be a nice product. Both the headphone and microphone are very sensitive (perhaps too sensitive), and it seems to be reasonably well built. I would imagine that when used on a Windows machine with the appropriate software installed, it works fine.Since Microsoft does not claim that this product works with Macs, I have no reason to complain. However, since there are other reviews which suggest that this product works just fine on Macs, I felt that I should add my experience with it.
I thought this would be the perfect solution. I hoped to use it with my PC laptop as well as my iBook and G4. Whoops. My ratio of successful burns to wasted CD-R blanks is about 5 to 1. That really inflates the cost of media.Connections are suspect, provided software doesn't support much, and other applications don't recognize the drive.I'm ready to give up while I still can. I sure hope this is not the state of the art.
Aside from Toshiba being the only company in PDA history to initiate a recall, they are also extremely incompetent in their service dept.I've had Palm's, Ipaq's, Jornada's and never had a problem. Since getting this PDA, I've had nothing but problems!! Don't be fooled by the price- you get what you pay for!! But don't take my word for it- Search the web and newsgroups for the words &quot;e740&quot; and &quot;problems&quot;, sit back, and enjoy!
Bought this and it worked for a year but then started to shut off immediately after turning it on THEN it would come on after about 4 or 5 seconds so my PC equipment comes on and gets shut off by this piece of crap THEN turned on again. Several times power went out and my computer died instead of it staying up due to the battery kicking in.I won't buy this model OR this brand again. A battery like this should last many years as you're almost never using it.
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
When the speakers came, they were wonderful. For a little price I got a good quality sound. But after a week it is annoying. I'm very dissapointed... I didn't expect a miracle, but now the speakers cannot be used at all. Another thing: they didn't arrive with a USB cord as other people said (not a seller's problem since after buying them, I realized the USB was not included).
Total corruption in under 20 uses. Tech support wants you to buy their recovery software for $40 which &quot;may or may not&quot; work. I've found bad reviews for this item all over the web, and SanDisk does not address the issues.There are people that have had a good run with these, but there is a very large unrecoverable failure rate. If you care about your data, do yourself a favor and check out another company for this type of hardware. I've had better luck with Iomega Zip drives, and that's REALLY SAYING SOMETHING.
I bought this for my computer, and it is useless. The unit does not have enough power to provide back up power to my machine. Be very careful when purchasing these. I would first recommend contacting the manufacturer to see what they would recommend. APC has offered to give me a discount on a new one if I use this as a trade in, but it would cost me a fortune to ship it. Tiger Direct will (according to the website) only guarantee items against defect. Therefore, I'm left with an expensive doorstop. Don't make the same mistake, research before you buy! My 19" monitor and Pentium 4 are too much for the 350VA.
I am quite disappointed that I was unable to set up this WMB54G bridge. I spent close to 4 hours on my own unsuccessfully trying to set up this bridge with my Linksys WRT54G router using both my desktop and my laptop. I contacted Linksys tech support and worked with a junior level rep for about an hour with no success. My second contact with Linksys Tech Support was the result of a follow-up call initiated by Linksys. I spoke with a Senior Tech who advised me that WMB54G compatibility with XP Service Pack 3 could be problematic. I then relinquished control of my computer to another Linksys tech that specialized in the WMB54G. The tech took over control of my computer for 45 minutes to an hour trying unsuccessfully to setup the bridge. After updating theLinksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridgefirmware he was unable to continue to access the bridge web based setup page. At that point he considered the bridge defective and offered to provide an RMA for a free replacement. Because of other poor reviews and possible compatibility issues with XP SP3, I have decided to cut my losses (only $25.00) and return the bridge for whatever refund I can get. Even though they were not successful I give very high marks to the second level Linksys support for their follow-up and trouble shooting. The senor technician (Rico) that worked with me thoroughly knew the music bridge and wireless technology.
I have been using these for the last 2 years.These are no doubt the best headphones I have ever used. Sound is pretty good and I can easily tell the difference when I am using other ones and this one.However, this has serious build quality issues:1. The plastic end where the headband connects to the earphones is very cheap. It broke within a year of usage - in spite of my being very careful in using it.2. Now, after nearly 2 years, the earphones material came off, exposing the sponge inside.While the 2nd issue is *probably* OK (or is it? for so much price?), the first issue reflects very bad on the company. Don't they use their own products? Haven't they found this while testing the quality?++ for sound quality-- for build qualityNote: These are *not* noise-cancelling headphones. Some sellers say these are "passive noise-cancelling" headphones. All they mean is, because it fits on your ear, it blocks any air flow, thus reducing the noise.Avoid these if you can!Hope this helps! :)
This is a nice little walkman, the sound is very good the hold feature is nice to prevent accidentally switching stations if you're carrying it in a purse or backpack. The major fault I find with it and the reason I gave it two stars are the headphones, they are very uncomfortable, the foam ear pieces are very thin and actually hurt your ears a bit even though they don't fit closely. Also with the sound down fairly low someone sitting next to me could hear the music quite well, not something you want for a plane trip or sitting on mass transit. I bought this specifically because I liked the idea of having tuning and volume control on a remote on the headphones so I could keep it in my bag and not risk dropping it but the headphones were so bad I wound up using my old pair and foregoing the remote. To bad because it's a nice product except for that.
If you're looking for a new Digital Camera, skip this one all together. Being the year 2010 there are a vast amount of newer camera's that will take just the same quality image if not better for less. The bad experiences I had with it are as follows:1. The shutter will give out on you and not turn on the camera.2. The battery life on this is horrible.3. The video is very dark and grainy.4. The LCD screen is small and low res.Seeing I bought this 4 years ago, I can say I learned my lesson...don't become a statistic!! :)
Carefully measured twice. 90 ft 2".This wire is decent quality and gauge, but shorting the customer 10 feet/percent is sketchy. Especially, if you're like me, and you carefully calculated what you needed, but are now forced to buy another 100' spool and/or solder things because you were left 6' short, spread over 2x33' (30' actual) runs.Anyway, shame on Raptor. The price and quality is fine even at 90', but you can't just lie to customers who are counting on getting 100'.Obviously my specific issue is rare, but still...If QC can't wrap 100' 2' on a spool (and oddly gets exactly 90' on there), then you might want to beware.
My SureShot 105 provided me with 3 years worth of beautiful photos. Then one day, the camera failed to turn on. The camera was never dropped, shaken, or exposed to moisture, and the battery was new. A camera shop estimated a repair cost of $75.I lamented my camera's short life until I saw the &quot;made in China&quot; label on the box.
What I received was just a common, bargain grade HDMI cable. It works, but whether it's causing more interference (or is vulnerable to more interference) than the dual ferrite cable that I actually paid for, I have no idea.I notice that this item has "rotating vendors". Today, it says "In Stock. Sold by SF Planet". A few days ago, when I ordered mine, it said "Sold by eForCity". I guess you have to check reviews for the "vendor of the day" in addition to reviews of the particular product.Thanks for nothing, eForCity.
Wow...this thing is just really horrible. I wanted portable speakers to use at my desk at work. It worked great for about the first month and then it was downhill from there. My biggest problem is with the buttons. All 3 (power, volume up & volume down) have all gotten 'stuck' in some way. The power button is stuck at an angle...so to turn it on or off you might have to try to pull the button up...or shove it down...it's always a gamble. Worst part is that you have to hit it EXACTLY right for it to actually stay on. It's very fickle and will turn off and on by itself...sometimes I have to just hold my finger on the power button for 10 seconds and slloooooowwllyy take it away and hope that the iPod Gods are with me at the moment so I can listen to my music.Now on to the volume buttons...ohhh my favorite. Both of these are stuck compeltely in the down position. So you aren't really 'pressing' the button when you want it up or down...you touch it and hope that it triggers the right wire to make it go up or down. BUT sometimes you touch it slightly and the music BLASTS and sometimes you can press it all day and the volume won't adjust at all. Great for a croweded work place, huh? Even better, the faulty wiring makes it so that 80% of the time when I press one of the volume buttons, the entire thing shuts off. Sometimes if I hold the power button (or maybe pull it depending on the day) while tapping the volume button...it will shut on and off about 10 times and then WAH-LAH! it may work....but then I can't touch it again or else it might shut off again.Needless to say, I wish I had spent these $20+ precious dollars on forks to poke my eyes out because this product has caused me so much frustration!!!
It cooled okay when it worked but the wires were seperating from the plug and it only worked for a few days. I sent it back and Amazon who replaced it and this one only worked for two weeks. I gave my Rocketfish cooling fan when I got this one. While I went through two of these quickly, my old Rocketfish is still working like new. I would not recommend this product. It's not worth the time or expense of returning it again.
Did not like this product. It will tell you where traffic is, but if you have route programed in GPS unit it will not reroute you. You would have to push traffic button to see where is and set new course yourself
The Printer is nice, but the associated software is rude. They put links to their documents into the Word and WordPad menu. They color their entries in the program list. The point is that if everyone did this sort of thing, the computer would be irritating and unusable. They don't need to advertise themselves after the customer has installed the printer. For this reason alone, I wouldn't buy this thing.
I got a BD-C5550 for Christmas and it was a fine little player...for less than 4 months! With just enough time for my labor warranty to be expired, the unit decided this week to STOP READING BLU-RAY DISCS. Oddly, it's still able to load a regular dvd, but it can no longer read a Blu-ray. It just ejects them.When I called Samsung's customer service line (and to be fair, I got through to a person immediately and she was very nice and helpful), they helped me reset the machine and make sure it had the latest firmware. It still wouldn't load a Blu-ray disc. At that point, I was told I would need to send it in for repair.The unit itself was bought for Christmas for less than $130. Samsung wants $50 in labor charges (paid up front) + I have to pay to ship it to them in order to fix it. That's about $70 to fix a machine that barely costs more than that.I know that electronics can and do fail all the time, but this machine has BARELY been used over the last few months and for it to already stop working means that I will never buy another Samsung product again. I thought they were a brand I could trust.
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.
Read the other reviews for how this device looks, sounds, and functions. Suffice to say it looks, sounds, and functions quite nicely. But read on...About me... I have a library of WMA and MP3 music files that I access through Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11). I never buy songs on-line. Instead, I buy CDs, here at Amazon mostly, and rip to my computer. I'm not interested in the DRM shenanigans of the on-line music stores - too many rules, restrictions, and headaches.Anyway...After receiving the Zune I was STUNNED to discover it doesn't support Microsoft's own "Plays for Sure" (PFS) specification. PFS allows you to plug the player device into any Windows PC using WMP10/11 and it will be immediately recognized and ready for use. I assumed microsoft's flagship player product would support their own spec. Instead, you must install a separate program (ala iTunes) in order to access and work with the Zune.Unfortunately, for THIS user, no PFS and proprietary software is a DEAL KILLER.Mine is going back to Amazon. I'm thinking about the "30 GB Creative Zen Vision W" or the "30 GB Toshiba MES30VW Gigabeat" instead. They have similar features and support PFS.Take care all.Update 12/18/2006I bought a 60 gig Zen W and am very satisfied with it. It's big though, probably 1/2 again as large as the Zune, so be careful if a small size is important to you. The Zen's display screen is large and bright.My gripes about the Zune's lack of "Plays for Sure" compatibility and the need for special software are gone with the Zen W. Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) recognized it immediately and was ready to work with it very quickly. Note that I applied a free firmware update from Creative before I even tried to hook up with WMP11.The Zen comes with a few special programs that allow you to do music/media synchronization in their own program (if you are not using WMP11). They also include some groovy software that let's you get Podcasts, Audible books, and information from Outlook - none of which interest me too much. I'm all about the music.Take care all and Happy Holidays.
This worked great the first 2 times and then it either died or started to whistle when plugged in. Charge wasn't that great either, bad product.
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.
this item is easy to use. but it has in half our experiences it led us wrong; so much for easy use.we live in sonora, ca and it has directions from our home going over routes that do not exist!! it has our house where it is NOT when we use it to navigate home (glad we really know where it is, but then the neighbor lady is nice to visit).in modesto it had us go on a street (milnes) that does not go all the way thru to the next street (oakdale), near death valley it not find little nearby towns (lone pine), then, off of route 395 going south to bakersfield and turning on rt 178, it rejected that route...until 5 miles down 178, when it finally plotted a route.in bakerfield it took us to our route ok, but when we left to go on the freeway it had us on some other strfeet than where we were (which was where it had originally taken us).you can NOT depend on this for directions you NEED two things in addition, a map and common sense. if in a strange area it WILL get you lost...but happy, it will eventually get you on track but only by driving different recalulated routes.finding points of interest is middling at best. it will not show where rest areas are on freeways, it pronouces words sort of ok, but there are several common ones that it takes you awhile to figure out the word it is saying. there were no campgrounds listed, but we had maps and a book which led us to them. i suspect there are many many things that are not listed.it takes a VERY VERY long time to access satelittes, 5 minutes plus is not uncommon. and i have read where the batteries only last 18 months, this from actual users and not the hype of 10 years given by garmin...plus customer service from garmin really sucks, i have yet to be able to reach them via phone, emails are not answered either. the phone tag wait time is upwards of half an hour.yes only two stars, i would give only one, but what the heck.
We bought this for Christmas and just spent a couple of hours trying to get good results from it. The white foldable box is a nice idea but it is very wrinkled. The seams with the walls, along with some random alligator clips attached on the inside, are clearly visible in the photos we took. The bottom doesn't lie flat on the table due to the rounded hoops providing the frame. The light diffusion is a decent concept but the shadows are still visible. We got better results simply draping a white sheet to form a floor and background, with no sides. Save your money on this item and get a sheet.
Cables To Go - 26911 - 2M DVI-D M/M Dual Link Digital Video Cable (Black)Furious! That's the only word I can use to describe my emotion. I just purchased a new LCD monitor for my computer. In anticipation of the purchase I ordered a DVI-to-DVI cable since the monitor manufacturer (Samsung) did not supply a DVI cable. When I connected the new monitor to my computer with the new DVI cable it did not work. I spent many hours on the telephone trouble-shooting the new LCD monitor with Samsung and on my own, assuming either my setup was wrong or the monitor was defective. As a last resort I purchased a another DVI-to-DVI cable locally (that was more expensive). As soon as I connected the monitor with the new cable it worked! As a double check, this morning I "wrung out", i.e. checked, the cable continuity with an ohmmeter. At least two of the cable connections lacked contunity. In all my years of working with electronics and buying cables I have never encountered a cable that was defective straight from the box. A simple continuity check before shipping would take all of ten seconds with the proper equipment. I will never consider buying any items from "Cables To Go" again.
DON'T BUY THIS ITEM ! This item is different than what is mailed. Poor quality, there is no yellow as EIO says. It's big and bulky, with little support for laptop . Also forget returning the item, they will not cooperate. Beware of this company.
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.
Well, the performance decrease of 50% when using this product almost made me send it back. The customer support sent me over the top....it's non-existent, little help and hard to get hold of....Several others that I know have also since complained of the speed performance. Even if you disable the wireless acess the performance is very much impared when in use, as compared to being just attached to the cable modem directly.It was easy to install and get going. Not sure yet if it's worth the price.
It holds lots of songs and has good sound quality...if it stays working. It's very cheaply made an mine broke within several months after buying it. I would pay a little extra money and go for a higher quality MP3 player. Also the BUSlink company is not very helpful.
Can't tell you how it works, because it does not work. Apprently there is only telephone tech support during normal working hours, AND the web site in unresponsive which is a bad indication that there's a LOT of other very unhappy people trying to hunt these guys down.
I have only had this product for a few weeks. It has been plugged in to a computer and hasn't moved since. It stopped working. We can not get sounds to come out of it anymore. I could see it stop working if it had been moved around, and taken everywhere with me, but it hasn't. I'm very disappointed with it.
says it fits 1998 and up honda. Well if you have a 2010 Honda Civic do not buy this item.
I don't know if it's something I am doing wrong or if it's the product.Every time I record it says item not listed try again.I keep trying with different items and I keep getting the same response.If anyone has a solution for me I would be glad to hear from them.
This is not the cable that you sent to me. You sent me a generic USB to parallel cable that has the larger parallel connector. I have tried extensively to get the correct cable from you to no avail. I called the tollfree number (888-888-2087)to Datavision Computer Video Inc, the company that I ordered the product from. I talked with Mike at ext 452 and Albert at ext 735. They gave me the run around telling me they would call me within 3-days...never happened and I called back several times only to get the run around each time. I returned the cable that was sent to me with a RMA # 81118 which Mike gave to me. I am doubtful that I will see any money from this and I returned it at my expense. This is complete nonsense and it's criminal because when I called, they said that they were scheduled to get more of the correct cable in within 2-days thus telling me they would call me. They knowingly sent me the wrong cable, charged me for it and now will not make right for the wrong they committed!I would very much appreciate it and will pay for it if you can get that cable: USB to Parallel IEEE 1284 for me. That's the cable that I need, not the generic cable that was sent to me. I have used your company before for other products and I would like to continue. Therefore, I would appreciate your assistance in resolution of this matter. Thank you. Rob
As other reviewer mentioned, it does not fit in your focus. I also thought about cutting it and grinding it, but the effort was too much to make it worthy.
I'm glad to see KOSS has stopped making this waste of money machine.All of the complaints about the recording side which you'll see in all of the other reviews are accurate: It is very picky about which CD-R's it will accept (rejecting about 1/4 of every pack I tried over the past 18 months), it forces a gap between tracks whether you want them there or not, it determines (based only on its mood) how much time it will allow you to record on each blank CD, and, most maddening of all, it keeps going into &quot;recovery&quot; mode, which basically means it's tacking on about 30 seconds of dead air after each &quot;recovered&quot; track. Since you can not control the record level, each tune is recorded at it's original level, and that varies from source to source--so your CD's play volume is all over the map if you use different sources. And lately it's not even putting a ceiling on the volume, so I get finished CDs with horrible distortion levels.I won't be buying any more KOSS equipment, that's for sure. I'll spend the extra bucks for a decent recorder--and the KOSS is going out with Tuesday's trash.
My advice is to avoid this product. The manual is unclear and just plain inaccurate in places. Exact placement and manipulation of walls and groups of walls is very difficult and tedious. Many times I found myself having to delete several items and walls in order to change a specific wall. It would be extremely helpful if a wall could be locked in position with a menu toggle. Creating walls for vaulted ceilings was extremely frustrating. There is no automatic way to have a group of walls be the same maximum height and meet correctly with vaulted ceilings. This makes roofing design a painful process also.The 3d views are graphically very good, but the controls for manipulating them are inadequate. It is extremely difficult to do a walk thru from the 3d window. The only way I found to do a controlled walk thru was by using the viewpoint tool in the 2d window. This causes you to do a lot of scrolling and wastes desktop space the 3d view could be using so you end up with less of a perspective than you should have. I have also run into strange glitches with the 3d view that would cause windows and doors to become solid walls again, despite still showing up on the 2d plan. Some times closing the program and restarting would fix the problem and other times I would have to discard the plan and revert back to an earlier save. This is very annoying and time wasting.My biggest annoyance by far though is that there is no kind of feasibility checking in the program. With a consumer level product some kind of check to evaluate your plan should be present. Something to tell you that your floor needs support at a certain point or it will fall or the concrete pad you are pouring needs reinforcement at specific places. I know many other home design programs have some form of checking in them. It seems Punch software has no checking of any kind. This would be valuable to avoid many simple mistakes and to make the estimator tool much more accurate. If necessary elements are left out because you did not know they were needed, how is the program going to estimate the amount of materials needed with any kind of accuracy?This program actually seems to be geared to a professional contractor or architect with knowledge of good building practices, but I'm guessing it would be inadequate for them in many other ways. There is not nearly enough help for the amateur designers who only want to tinker with their own house or put a dream home down on paper.
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.
I got it on Christmas.After 10 minutes and 31 discs loaded it stopped working and started blinking 505.Restarting didn't fix the problem.I had great trouble getting my already loaded CDs out again.One of the worst Christmas presents I ever got.
This has to be the worst device I have ever setup. And the range sucks if you can even see it. Most devices cant even see it 98.65% of the time. And I am between 5 and 30 feet away from the device. 4 different wireless devices a Dell laptop, A Desktop with a DLink wireless G card, A Palm TX, and a Blackberry can't connect to it. Not with wep or WPA. I've spent over seven hours and have not been online more than 15 minutes wirelessly.In comparison the last year I have completely wiped and deleted all the settings on my Linksys on at least three different occassions. I had completely setup and added all 4 devices back onto the network in about an hour tops. No saved settings, documents, or anything. Plugged in the Linksys disk, ran the utility, added devices in the router, setup mac address access only, wep,ect.........This DJunk router supposed to replace an aging Linksys that is starting to go. But for the life of me I can't get devices to connect. And wired the amount of time a website takes to load is three times as long. My blackberry as a modem actually connects to the web faster and loads the pages faster.By far the worst router I have ever owned. I'm not even going to try a replacement. If its slow wired it is worthless.Actually it works worse than the old netgear 802.11b I was on 10 years ago and its slower wired. I know because I hooked it up in a couple hours a month or two back to test it.Maybe I got a bad unit but I'm not going to chance it on another one of these units.
It's unethical to sell such a mediocre product and make such false promises. The sound quality is simply awful, significantly worse than the camera's original microphone. And switching from "normal" to "zoom" has no real effect: it is bad, and it remains bad.I flew from California to Switzerland to conduct 10 video interviews of very interesting (and busy!) people. The first eight, taped with the Sima MZM1 microphone, are basically useless. The last two are decent, only because I realized that this device was ruining my project and I stopped using it.What a shame to market such an awful product!
Do not order these if you specifically need 4X. They are not available and they will send 8X.
My mistake in assuming that the arnesses would come with detailed instructions for my vehicle, I assumed it would be plug to plug no soddering no wire nuts, Nuts it is sitting in the box with the radio.
I received my tablet a day after I ordered from Amazon at no extra delivery charge, so great service from these folks, BUT, the tablet has a problem with my OS, WinXP. The tablet's driver doesn't work with a file in the Xp's stand by mode, so whenever my laptop goes into it, the system crashes. It happens daily. Another problem with Wacoms driver is that it fails to load too often. The tablet is great when it works, but right now, with the current Wacom driver I would have to discourage anyone from buying it. The people at Wacom are cordial, but they have NOT fixed the problem, even after I theatened them with posting a negative review here, at Amazon. So, now go and think before you buy.
I tracked down a number of problems on my computer to this hub. I had an external hard drive connected through it, and the link kept on disconnecting when transfering large files. Most recently, this hub was causing continuous input mimicking an enter key input on my laptop. In the middle of working on something, the computer would go crazy like I was holding down the enter key. Even restarting the computer wouldn't fix it. I finally figured it out by systematically removing everything and restarting the computer, then plugging things in one at a time. Sure enough, with this hub in, the computer would go crazy. It almost did serious damage to some of my work (imagine how you prevent work from being saved, but still close and restart your computer with a continuous 'enter key' input). Now I am very leary of trying Targus brand hubs again.
This headset is horribly uncomfortable and offers no way of reducing lateral pressure. Plus, the sound is very muddy with very little presence to make speech intelligible. It's a little better when I jam rolled-up socks under the headband to remove the earcups from my ears enough so that it doesn't sound like I am listening through a pillowWhile I knew that this headset was not Bose, the quality and performance and ergonomics are all seriously sub-par, even for the price. Unfortunately, I bought two!I'm still shopping.
The Sonstage SMS6000 does NOT come with instructions and in my case one of the screw does not screw into the hole on the bottom after 1 turn. It's threading is plastic, not metal, so I don't want to crack it. It has alot of plastic pieces which hold the cables which also came smashed with the unit. With all the great stands out there I can't recommend this as it's tilted with the cables showing.
Plugged it in and the product did not work. Went to Walmart & found something cheaper and that did work.Go to Walmart & save the cash.
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.
Completely worthless, the head phones barely lasted two days before breaking. I will never buy a product from this company again.
I almost bought one. Loved reading about all the features. Actually had a box in my hand, ready to purchase, then read the system requirements (the Zune box was the only place I found these). Windows only! Alas I am a Mac user, and it absolutely does not work with a Mac. Nice planning, Microsoft! Just thought you'd like to know, since that fact is not prominently featured in most reviews and there are millions of Mac users who might have otherwise purchased the Zune. Guess I'll get an iPod after all. It is possible that I am a completely blind lunatic and missed this somewhere. If that's the case, I'm sure someone will point this out to me promptly. But before trudging off to purchase it, I read many reviews and checked the product description and technical details here on Amazon. I didn't see any system requirements listed. Pretty important detail to leave out, don't you think?
Had this camera for just under a year, and encountered similar problems to other users.Now, I'm no photogropher so while others comlained about its poor photo quality, with valid reason, that didn't bother me as badly since it was my first digital camera.However, the1)loss of a 100+ photos,2)corruption of mem. cards,3)sudden loss of power with difficult reboots4)horrible and gahstly battery life, and5)the now total loss of power with no reboots,Makes this a just an awful buy and total waste of money. Even for a first time simple user like me. This camera should be max $50.Bottom line, PLEASE-DO NOT BUY!!!
I'm a long term user of Microsoft Natural keyboards and am a programmer who types all day (and night). I needed a new one and found a deal on this version (it was cheaper than a new Natural Pro, I guess because it's not USB), but was glad that I tried it out in a store first. They've completely change the feel of the keys; they're soft and spongy, rather than crisp like the previous models (Natural Pro and Natural Elite). Some people might prefer this, but I definitely didn't and am going to stick with a Natural Pro.
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 bought the Garmin 60CS based on the positive reviews. After using it, I'm less than thrilled. Is it asking too much for a GPS in this price range to include a good up to date base map? The map in the 60CS is out of date, missing major highways in my area that are 3 years old. The land mass depictions for marine use are not accurate. The map has a course look that does not make good use of the display resolution. It's nice that the map supports autorouting, but there are only the largest major highways to autoroute on. To get anything done, you are going to need to buy optional maps from Garmin at $100 or so a pop. The unit has a hard time maintaining satellite lock when carried in a pocket or held in the car. It has to be on the dash to get a good view of the sky to lock on. Inside the house, it would not lock on at all. A Magellan GPS had no trouble locking on in the same scenarios. The altimeter constantly gets out of whack and has to be recalibrated. The Garmin menus, which are lauded as being so intuitive, could be better. It appears they probably started out good, but as features have been added to the operating system, the menus have become cluttered and confused. They are context menus, which is fine, but they are taken too far. Lets see...to find that menu selection for a route do I just highlight the route and press Menu? No, not there...How about if I press enter and open the route's detail screen and then press Menu? Ahhh, there it is. Just try figuring out how to use an advanced feature like routes with both on road and off road segments. Good luck! Physically, the unit is a little too large, too thick and too heavy to comfortably carry in one's pocket. On my scale, it weighs over 7 ounces with batteries. The antenna sticks up; it should be integrated into the package.Rants covered, if there is one reason to buy this GPS, it's the killer application ability it has to manage and store tracks. Tracks are little breadcrumb trails that record your movements on the GPS map. You have the ability to take whole tracks, or even better cut out portions, and store them. You can name them and recall them for later use. This is a great feature. for instance, on a hike you can delete the portion of a track that was the trip to the restroom, and save just the part that was the walk on the trail.If you buy this GPS, you will get a pretty decent machine, but not a complete package. Be prepared to contribute to Garmin's pockets as you buy the maps and accessories you need to make it work. Everything you need is not in the box!
After 2 hears of removing the lens shade manually on my Nikon 880I will never buy another Nikon product again. Up to now, I have not found any reference to this irritating procedure in the Nikon manuals, specifications, or camera sale's blurbs. The battery charger &amp; rechargeable battery's extra cost &amp; time to recharge the battery negates owning a digital camera that should provide fast &amp; easy use. The ready light does not go off when the battery is charged. Time between captures is more like 3 seconds, not 1 second as stated
Try buying a Delkin RCR-V3 lithium-ion charger and battery. So far, I've taken about 40 pictures with my Coolpix 3200, many with flash, and I see no sign of low battery. Lithium-ion batteries do not have a &quot;memory&quot; and also keep a charge and will take more pictures. And, right now, it costs less than the Nikon battery and charger kit. One warning: Technically, if Nikon decides that the battery causes a problem with your camera, it would invalidate the warranty.
As other reviewers have said, the spacebar is defective. It's extremely hard to press unless you hit it just right. The other keys are also a bit too stiff. The Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro is MUCH better. The spacebar works and the keys are softer but by no means too soft.The ergonomic shape is slightly less aggressive on the wireless version but it is still hugely better than a standard keyboard. I got used to it very quickly.The only downside to getting the wireless version is the lack of ability to raise the front (the side closest to the user). For some reason, Microsoft put folding feet on the back of the keyboard but you definitely don't want to raise the back if you are concerned about repetitive motion injury.The wireless connection seems to work fine. The mouse sometimes complained it wasn't getting a good signal so I've made sure there is line of sight (an uninterrupted line) between the mouse and the base station (you plug the base station into a USB port so that the mouse and the keyboard can talk to the computer via their wireless contact with the base station).I returned the "Natural Ergo" keyboard and got the wireless version only recently so I can't comment on battery life. Microsoft claims up to six months.A lot of people have commented on the function keys but the exact working of these convenience keys is a minor issue for me.On my mac (10.4) I've found that when the computer goes to sleep, I can't wake it up by clicking a button on the wireless mouse or by hitting the spacebar on the wireless keyboard. It's not a big deal; I just tap the power key on the computer itself and it wakes up right away. I'm not surewhy this is happening.
The charge only lasts for about an hour. Outside of that, my computer recognizes the battery and there are no other issues. I'm going to see if I can get an exchange for one that will hold the charge for longer....though in the future I will just buy directly from Toshiba.
when was this made?-the1700? an 8 track holds more and it's HUUUUGE. go buy yourself a shuffle for 40$ more and it holds 64x the space
I wanted to love it and was recommended by a friend to give this brush a try, but it just didn't do it for me. My current hair dryer is the T3 Featherweight and is very quick at drying my hair with minimal fly-aways, but I still wanted to try the hot air brush to get my hair to curl under/wave without also maneuvering a brush. Unfortunately, the hot air brush is very loud, my hair tangles easily in it, and can only handle a small section of hair at a time. I have a very full head of very fine hair and it took me forever to use the hot air brush. If you're like me, you may want to stick to your hair dryer + brush or hair dryer + curling iron.
For low-use, this headset might be ok. For frequent use there are much better options. My biggest complaint is the cord, it constantly seems to twist itself up, even if you take good care of it. The twisting causes the wires inside to break, a loose connection on the pendant volume/mic control has caused the mic to crackle every time I turn the mic on, which has rendered this headset useless.The ear pieces are also quite uncomfortable, if you have anything other than small ears. Not only are the ear slots not big enough to fit fully around my ears, but they are not deep enough, which causes my ears to press against the hard plastic on the inside (the thin foam layer doesn't protect very well), causing extended use to become quite painful.Sound quality is so-so or poor, there's a definite lack of bass.I've bought some cheap headsets but these are, by far, the worst I've ever purchased. Do yourself a favor, spend the money on a nicer headset or, at the very least, something else.
I've had an Eigen for about two months now. Last week at the gym, the Eigen fell about 4 feet onto a rubberized floor. Shouldn't be a problem, right?Wrong. It played one more song, then displayed a message, &quot;Upgrader&quot; on its LCD. After doing some poking around on Rio message boards, I learn that this is very common when the Eigen or Nitrus is jostled. Some fixes include upgrading the firmware, reattaching the hard drive's ribbon to the main board, or just whacking the unit against the table a few times. Unfortunately, like most people, none of these worked for me.The Eigen is a piece of junk. I wouldn't buy it again if a comparable unit were within $100. It just isn't worth the risk.
Run far away from this useless product. Tried giving my PC an address in 192.168.1.x, tried using three different ethernet cables (inlcuding a crossover). Nothing. I could not ping the device, I could not connect to the web-based config util, and the setup util could never find it. Am I going to spend hours on the phone with a support tech who knows less about computer networks than I do? No. I'll take my money back, thank you.
I have long been a fan of HP printers. When I needed a cheap printer for a student, the HP 3320 seemed like a good buy. As it turned out, this is the worst HP printer I have ever experienced.The paper path is extremely fragile. Paper jams occur constantly. We were never able to get more than 3 pages printed between jams. HP was at least smart enough the make the back of the printer easy to remove, perhaps knowing it would be removed all the time.Worse yet, after the jam is cleared, the printer's power supply must be disconnected to let the software driver release the jam status. For students, burdened with resaerch papers, this is unworkable.Ink usage is extremely high. If you use this printer, keep a large stock of spare cartridges ready to go. We went through a black cartridge in just a week with very few pages to show for it. Also, the printer does not come with a black ink cartridge. Black type using the color inks has unacceptable quality.The packaging does not include a USB cable. Purchasing the black ink cartridge and a cable raises the base price of the printer well beyond what it's really worth.We returned this printer after a week of trying to get it to work.
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.
I met some problem as other people said.Buy whatever brands just do not buy this Sony brand.Others are cheaper than it, and they won&iexcl;t mess your work up.I have never got a horrible blank cd-r.Never ever buy it.
After trying to take this unit in for repair it's obvious the company doesn't care about happy customers, I won't be making any lexmark puchaces in the future, and I will tell everyone I know for years to come about the crime of truth in advertising that this company won't stand up for thier own products. I just wish I could find a representative to give them both a float test.
The product is flimsy and the zipper is terrible. You would be happy with any other brand. The fabric that lines the outside of the case is fraying and the stitching is coming apart. I've only used it a couple of months. Definitely not worth it. Also, don't fall for the rebate trick if they offer it, you will not get your money back.
For those who said this camera does not have a flash - they are wrong. It has a flash. Someone also said it only holds 35 pictures. Wrong again. We had 145 pictures on his camera before I moved them over to the computer and it was not out of space. I recommend only getting this for a small child. It does have a display to see the picture, but it is very small.
I bought this charger a few months ago. The charger is nice, but the batteries cannot hold the charges. They keep loosing charges within a few days. I would not recommend this charger to anyone. Total waste of money!!
you get what you pay for. have had complaints re: voice volume & quality. Not nearly as comfortable as other headsets I've used.
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!!!
Our company purchased 12 of these units and over half of them have crashed already, or have lost one of the two drives, or have lost a power supply. These units are crap! We have lost much data! Do not use this if you are planning on keeping data "Safe". Fine for quick transfers on non-critical data. Use at your own risk! The units worked fine for about three months.
The Smartdisk USBFP80P turned out to be nothing more than a file depository where you better get the files you need within 5 minutes because the disk will "go to sleep" and become inaccessible at random times. You can run a program from the disk, but if the disk is not accessed every 3-5 minutes, it goes bye-bye and when the program tries to access the disk, it does not respond: the computer just sits there frozen and unresponsive (does not even report disk read or timeout errors). This happens with all three computers and operating systems I own: Windows 98, Windows XP, and Mac OS X. The Smartdisk USBFP80P is capable of stopping dead each OS, even the uncrashable Mac OS X!! The only solution is to turn off the disk. Only then will the computer break free from the freezing clutches of Smartdisk USBFP80P. Smartdisk did not even respond to my request for support and their web site has NO help available for it, as if they were trying to hide their embarrasing product. Stay away from Smartdisk and this piece of junk unless you want to use it as a security device to freeze your computer.
My drive like this stopped working in about 15 days. Which makes you wonder if I just got a dud. (Most likely) But then I start thinking about it and I have had 2 previous single layer models. Both of those died in 2 completely different computers over the span of 3 months each. One of which was a store replacement for the other. But 3 sony drives on 2 different computers, all dead. This new one was in a spanking new system I just built with it. Now I have 2 Plextor Dual Layer DVD burners in both of those systems and they have worked flawlessly ever sense.I would suggest you stay away from Sony drives. Get anything else. Doesn't have to be what I have. I think anything else should do. (but I understand Sony drives are often just remarked LightOn's. Something to think about.) I'm 3 for 3 on Sony and 0 for 2 using other brands. Seems like a pretty lousy gamble buying Sony DVD burners to me.
Jabra a320s Bluetooth Adapter I just installed this USB adapter with driver and Jabra bluetooth headset. The installation proved to be not customizable. It installed support files for devices that I don't have and will never use. Irritates me that I can't get rid of them. Nor can I, (and this is purely cosmetic / preferential / minimalist) get rid of that whoppingly bright blue desktop icon that really doesn't need to be displayed in order for the device to work. Functionally speaking, keeping the headset paired is problematic. Frustrating, plus it's been a while, and still no technical support response from either Broadband/Widcomm or Jabra (although in fairness Jabra gets another business day before they're "late") regarding either the configuration or the connectivity issues. There are other solutions, I'd suggest checking them out before choosing this product.
I bought this in a pinch because I needed to run a DVI cable a long length from a computer to a monitor. Not only did this thing not work, but we are pretty sure that the item itself is labeled incorrectly.Would not recommend.
I hooked up the optical cable to my plasma tv. There was quite a bit of interference. I moved the unit away from the tv but this did not solve the problem. I then decided to look in troubleshooting and found the answer to my problem. The troubleshooting guide says you may experience interference from a plasma tv. So I returned the unit to Amazon
I bought this about a week ago and still haven't decided if I'm keeping it (it's really great, when it works properly). So far I haven't been able to go for one day without having to plug in another keyboard / mouse for when I can't reconnect the diNovo.Let me recount the fun I've had with this:I took it out of the package and was pleasantly surprised with how it looked and how it was packed; all scratchable surfaces were nicely protected with pronottective plastic backing. I plugged in the hub and used the keyboard with a wired mouse while the included mouse was charging (took about 4 hours). It worked fine without any drivers (except the media pad obviously didn't do anything fancy).Then the mouse finished charging. It too worked without the drivers. Then I installed the drivers, and the fun began.During the install I was prompted to update (and an insert in the package said it was very important to do so). After rebooting, I was greeted with a crash while the software finished setting up the hardware; this left the keyboard and mouse unusable; I used another kb/mouse to uninstall the drivers and tried again. To make a very long story short, I started at 10 PM and finished at 6 AM, installed a half dozen times on two different computers, and finally got it working. During the post-install (after rebooting) a firmware upgrade is applied (this is what kept crashing); I suspect it stupidly hard-codes c:\program files\ because on another installation on the same machine (which also happened to use d:\program files) it kept crashing, but on another machine with c:\program files the firmware upgrade was successful (and then it didn't need to do it again, so it worked on the original machine).Often all three pieces (kb/mouse/mediapad) lose their setpoint detection and stop doing their special functions (e.g. F-lock/media keys, cruise control and tilt scrolling, and the media display stops updating). I can reconnect the devices and then they work properly again. Sometimes they don't reconnect and then I can't do anything because I lack a keyboard or mouse (and often when trying to reconnect, setpoint causes winamp and explorer to hang). I have found that restarting setpoint also redetects the devices sometimes.Long story short, the software is a mess, be wary.
I bought this thinking it was the solution to my wireless surround sound answers. It isn't and the connections are for plug in to TV R & L and won't mute when you mute your receiver. The auto adjust for volume and sound sometimes works and when using the remote to turn them on only works some of the time. I have hooked them up to another TV without using a receiver and found them to be good for direct connection.I recommend this product: Rocketfish(tm) - Universal Wireless Rear Speaker KitModel: RF-WHTIB
I bought this monitor because LCDs suck and I needed a second picture tube (CRT) monitor for a second computer. The picture on this AS700 model is extremely blurry. The screen is also very curved. I returned this for a refund, as I found it to be unusable. Really deserves 0 stars.
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!
This antenna is worthless. It does not give any more channels than we already had which is one. I do not recommend anyone wasting their money on this product.
I needed a null modem adaptor to configure my switches and got excited that I could finally do my job when this came in the mail. But after my laptop wouldn't recognize the switch I realized the adaptor had the wrong pin out
Not a big deal, with the low price, just an inconvenience during install to have to run and find the right one
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.
After 30 days, the DIR-655 could not pick up a WAN address from Comcast. I started with FW 1.21 and tried all the downgradeable FW versions before reluctantly upgrading to 1.32NA. There's no change. Dlink support has strung me along for a week now... "Please reset, reset, reset". My PC connects just fine directly to the (dlink) cable router.An old Belkin G router connects just fine.(sigh) Looks like I'm gonna have to buy a Linksys. No more Dlink for me.
This VOIP phone has a really good look, is easy to install, but the quality is not the best. It's not possible to walk around in the apartment while calling someone, since sound quality decreases too much after walking away a few meters from the basis-station.
I can't believe how annoying this ipod is getting. I have had it for about 4 months now and the earphones have gone dead. The battery life is also decreasing rapidly. The buttons are also getting jammed. If I were you I would go for something else.
Great design, love the slim keyboard and mouse feels great. I planned to use this as my media center setup because of the 30 ft range, but let me tell you 3 inches is not enough to ensure a stable link and reliable performance. After failing to perform on my laptop 6 ft away with direct LOS, I moved to a PC instead with the sensor 2 feet away, and had exact same issues. These include the mouse that simply refuses most of the time to double click, or single click, or move smoothly. I'm a PC tech, so all standard troubleshooting was done. Deal breaker, it is going back to the store. Pitty, because I REALLY like the keyboard and mouse design... but come on, if it is going to be wireless please make it work as such.
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
This one came free with Powerbook purchase, guess thats the only way Epson get to sell their very expensive ink!!Too many problems to list...Just got rid of my other Epson (820) and got a Canon, same fate awaits this one.If it were free I would refuse it, leave it on the shelf for someone else to dispose of.....
I ordered this product and was informed that it could not be shipped to my PO box in Alaska. I provided my physical address and the product was shipped via a company named Parcel Pool. The GPS arrived in Alaska and Parce Pool gave it to the post office for delivery. Guess what!! They couldn't deliver to me because they didn't have my PO box number...Sounds kinda strange to use a shipping company that passes a parcel off to the post office.
this was useless for me...it seems to be working but the batteries dont last more that 4-5 photos in my Canon...I used the original batteries...I also tried the batteries with other chargers, still terrible...they dont keep the charge for more than a 2-3 days also...stay away from this product...
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.
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.
The dock is compatible with the first generation 30GB Zune, *not* with the new 80GB Zune.
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.
I just brought these home from Staples. I cannot see how these can be claimed to have ACTIVE noise reduction. The only thing they do is slightly amplify the source sound. The classic test, to turn them on with some background noise but no signal, reveals ZERO noise reduction. There does not even appear to be a microphone anywhere in the system that could detect and correct for noise. Nothing you do with the battery unit (moving closer or further from noise sources, for example, indicates that ANYTHING is happening at all. The product is apparently falsely presented. The flexible plastic earbuds are reasonably good, and block sound almost as well as my KOSS Sparkplug earbuds, but there is NO evidence of any active noise cancelling at all. I plan to return them.
I will start off by saying the concept of this system is great, but the execution is horrible...I have had nothing but problems with my system since I got it. It does sound good when it is operating, but that is rare. The DVD player has never worked smoothly...it freezes for no reason at all. At first I thought it was a disc problem, but it continued to happen with disc after disc. It made watching movies a frustrating and unpleasant experience. I also experienced numerous occasions of the DVD becoming "stuck" inside the player and the disc would not eject. I finally had to take the case apart to get a disc out of the machine.Bose customer service is completely unhelpful...they act like this is a very isolated problem, when in fact, it is widespread. They want you to send the unit back to them (at your own expense) to fix , and since it is now out of the short warranty provided, it will then cost me an unknown amount to actually fix the unit. Bose must think consumers are stupid and can't research issues on the internet. This is actually a common problem experienced by MANY owners. I guess I am stupid because I paid $1000 for a piece of cheap trash while Bose laughs all the way to the bank. I finally gave up, and bought a Sony Blu-Ray...MUCH superior and no problems. I still use the Bose as the sound system for the Blu-Ray...not ideal, but at least it is not a complete waste of my hard earned dollars.My advice, save your money and get a $300 or $400 system that actually delivers what it advertises what it promises.
I bought this product thinking it was good value; amazing specs for a 5th of the price of its nearest competitors. Well, let me tell you, with Aiptek you get a hell of a lot less than you pay for.It was dodgy right from the beginning: skipping, intermittent detection. These got worse the more I used it. Other problems arose: erratic cursor jittering as though the pen was switching in and out of relative working area modes; the buttons switched functionality occasionally; pressure sensitivity gave up. The thing was useless. I had it replaced. Little did I suspect that this was just the very beginning of my troubles. The replacement displayed its own personalised set of problems. As did the two iterations of pens after that.Right now, I'm not sure what are hardware and what are software/driver problems. I suspect it is a hefty serving of both. The software manager they provide is utter crap - shoddy design in terms of usability, chock full of bugs. Also, because of the way they have integrated the drivers with the installation program, it's impossible to do it manually. Which means if Windows XP decides to install its own, incompatible, generic tablet drivers, there's nothing you can do about it!And, as has been mentioned, the support team for Aiptek is useless. Aiptek America did't reply, Aiptek Germany wasted my time with idiotic &quot;have you plugged it in?&quot; questions then forwarded me to Aiptek Taiwan, to whom I had to explain everything again (several times), with whom there was a significant language barrier, who knew nothing more about their product than Aiptek Germany, and who finally stopped replying to me altogether.Summary: Don't buy this product. It might work, in which case, good for you... but in my experience: I wasted 100 and a lot of time and effort.
HP abandoned the Mac software upgrades for their signature 6110 all-in-one, leaving Mac users with only the copier functions. There are excellent alternatives from Epson, Brother and others that don't have this track record. If you are a Mac user, please be aware of HPs anti-Mac past policy.
I had great hopes for this camera. Great price and pretty good reviews, but I ended up returning it. I have an older (bigger, bulkier) Sony digital camera (DSC-S85, 4.0 Megapixels), and I assumed this camera would incorporate the great quality pictures, but not all the features as the older model. In the end I did not like the quality of the pictures or video. I took the same shots with my old camera and the S500 and the quality was just not there. I read the less-than-helpful user guide many times to make sure I was not missing something, but to no avail. The older camera does have the Carl Zeiss lens and this one does not, so that may be part of the issue.I use the video capability on my old camera quite a bit. (We live in a different part of the country than the rest of my family and it's great for sharing little video clips of the kids.) The sound quality on this camera is totally unacceptable (lots of static), as another review here on Amazon.com pointed out.After buying a memory card and the rechargable batteries, you might be better off moving up to the next price point in cameras. I have not made a decion on what I'll buy, but I like the quality of the images and video my mother-in-law's Cannon PowerShot produces...
I bought this off the shelf and really haven't had any reception problems...Worked fine in LA, and Portland (where I now live) has such a high terrestrial backup that I can pickup stations inside the house without having the antenna near a window...The problems are with the boombox...As someone stated earlier, it is all bass...if your listening to rap, it sounds great, but if you're listening to talk, sometimes its hard to understand because there is so much bass (there are no tone controls)...The volume control is in steps which means you can't twist a dial and get the volume you want - you have to jump in steps. You really can't get a low volume (I listen at night before I go to bed) because of this step volume - its either on or off at low volumes...Now the boombox is starting to make this chirping sound...a small electrical chirp about every second...if the volume is high enough its drowned out, but at low volumes you can hear it...that flaw is in the boombox and not the radio because it doesn't do it in the car...in fact, the boombox will make noises when the radio is off....One way to get around all of this is (if you have purchased the boombox) is to get another radio and use the FM transmitter...The receiver is great and sounds good in the car, but avoid the boombox unless you like high bass, loud music........
In less than 1 year the scroll wheel starting sticking which means that when you want to use it for scrolling the computer recognizes it as if you are pushing down the scroll wheel. The length of the wire is about 3-4 inches shorter than it should be.
I bought two of these to use in my Canon camera on a recent trip to Japan. They do NOT hold a charge. I would estimate that they were good for 20 pictures per charge. It is difficult to imagine that both were outside the expected battery life. I suggest not wasting your money on these.I just ordered a genuine replacement Canon NB-5L battery.
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.
Have had this now for about 6 months. Setup was fairly simple, but I have more pc knowledge than most. The problem is, the sound sometimes goes out for a few seconds. I'm sure this is due to the wireless network but it even goes out when there isn't any other wireless network usage but itself.Second and by far the biggest problem is, quite often the utility cannot find the bridge to connect to it. This is a real pain and a deal breaker. Even with the ip address set to manual and being able to log into the bridge's admin console, the utility still will not find or connect to it. Without being to connect to it, you cannot use it which pretty much makes it all useless.Last 2 times I had to re-setup the connection and it worked that day. Two days later, it cannot find the bridge anymore. If I could return this thing I probably would.Short and skinny is, it works good IF you can get it to work at all.
Great camera and performance for the price but low quality chinese contruction. Had camera less than two months and the wheel that controls on/off and other functions failed. Now back at Kodak in Rochester N.Y. for repair. Hope for replacement.This is a good camera when it works. Awesom pic quality at 6.0 megapixel as well as lower settings. The only problem is the quality of the manufacture. But, you get what you pay for!!!!!!
As a Ford man I should have knowen better than to buy a GPS made by GM. The battary will not last more than 20 min's. It can't fine many streets ,it don't see north or south or east or west street's . I would not buy again .
This price for this unit makes it quite enticing, however, as an owner of one of these, I would be cautious about purchasing for the following reasons--It takes about 20 seconds to initialize,-The software is quite weak,-There are gaps between tracks-The random functions only within a folder, not within all of the music files- so essentially you have to listen to one album at a time or throw everything in a giant unorganized folder if you want some variety--Battery life is 4 hours tops, and is significantly diminished when using the backlight.If you can spend some extra money for an ipod nano, I would definately recommend it.
I am used to the Broderbund 3D 3.0. It is simple to use but even they have become more dificult to use in the latter versions. It is hard to do one section of a house at a time, and make adjustment to rooms. It's is a program for someone who knows what they want for a floor plan in the beginning. I would like to work backwards. start with the one room, with furniture, add the next room. then if I like the plan, then work on the roof and foundation. unfortunately the Broderbund 3.0 version does not work on Vista, or the campatibility mode.
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:[...]
I love the way that this keyboard feels to rest my hands on. Also some of the special keys (favorites, calculator etc...) are really useful. But that does not make it worth getting this board for. The keys are completely mushy. I have dealt with a lot of keyboards before that had this problem, but never to this extent. The spacebar only moves about one out of every three times I hit because it just kind of presses in, no snap or quick release to it. The Right hand shift is the same way. I initially had three stars on this product, but just because of the frustrations I am experiencing typing this review I'm dropping it down to two.
The volume and tuning knobs felt flimsy to me and sure enough the tuning knob has failed after 2 years of light use. I certainly can't recommend this radio.
Buy a different amplifier! I bought this because of the price and the output, but it has one feature that makes it so unbelievably annoying that I'm glad to be rid of it. It has a gate on it that is suppose to automatically switch between inputs. The way its suppose to work is if you have two inputs it will automatically switch to the one carrying the signal. Instead of working the way it should it automatically shuts off once the input level gets low, causing a clicking that cuts out the quietest parts of your music. During a fade in or out it just cuts out! If you're constantly using a high output device this might work for you, but anything less and this amp is no good.
The cable has been carrying the signal fine. But after eight months, the insulation covering is falling apart in multiples places and looks like it will soon fall off the entire length of cable.
I bought this for my 9 yr. old son for Christmas 2004. It lasted about 8 mos., then quit working. Not a good buy.
I got this with my XM radio.The cheap plastic parts made too much noise when they turned. It was annoying.I bought a different brand and that is much better. This one is WAY TOO CHEAPLY MADE. Spend the extra couple of bucks on a model that doesn't make noise.
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 was the first time I'd tried RW media. In a MacBook Pro less than a year old these disks just would not write successfully, even once. I tried about six of 'em, and not a one succeeded. Bought 'em for the Read-Write feature, hoping to use 'em over and over, but no joy. Haven't had similar problems with other Verbatim disks.
PROS: Fast VPN, easy configuration GUI, nice chassis.CONS: Too many reboots after for many minor reconfigurations. You cannot change the antennas! (At least, not like you used to with Linksys (SMA), I have yet to open it, but it isn't possible from the outside. Buggy WPA2 implementation, I am constantly losing connectivity (tried various different NICs and configs); the culprit was the Linksys (as of firmware 1.0.12). No split DNS option for VPN (this exists with the latest firmware on the RV082).As a final thought, I can't say I understand Linksys, especially with regards to the SMA antennas - this is something most enthusiasts go for, yet they removed this flexibility. (Not unlike the non-Linux WRT54GL vs. GS). To Linksys: why alienate your customers by removing our ability to mod this router, when all you want is to sell these devices?
Only one side of the charger worked after two uses. Today it had a burning smell as I tried to use it. Not worth it!
See http://www.hawkingtech.com/printserver.phpQ: My HP laserjet 1000 doesn't work. What's wrong?A: HP laserjet 1000 is an incompatible printer. According to HP, this printer wasn't designed to work with any print servers and none of our methods have succeeded in making it function properly.
Cons:--Finger placement detection (ridge on F and J keys) is insufficient. I'm constantly typing gibberish because my fingers are on the wrong keys.--Letters rub off the keys very quickly and no replacements are available--Occasionally keys are difficult to press--The keyboard is relatively largePros: It is very quiet, most keys are easy to press. Split design is effective at reducing strain.Overall: I like my older model Natural keyboard better.
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.
I bought this from another vendor, and immediately had to send it back. The first 4000 keyboard I got, some of the keys didn't work at all. So we sent it back. Just got the second one today, and like all the other one star reviews said, the spacebar doesnt work, and they keys are hard to depressed. Wears me out as well. I'm headed somewhere I can try out the keyboards in person before I buy one. Dont buy this keyboard.
I only had the mouse a day, and I love Hello Kitty. The wheel wouldn't scroll and the cursor would only go side to side. I have never returned anything on Amazon, after using this site over 10 years, but this was the first product. It may be good for kids but I don't advise anyone who really uses the computer or internet to purchase this mouse. It is very cheap and very plasticly (if thats a word).
I bought this to take advantage of the Faroujda processing, and I have no complaints about the picture. However, after about three months an annoying bug developed: sometimes the unit won't respond to the remote--it won't even power on. After perhaps ten pushes it may power on, but then you may have to push the arrow button a dozen times to navigate around the menu. Then maybe ten more pushes on &quot;enter&quot; to get any action. Sharp was nice enough to immediately replace the remote, but that didn't solve the problem. So . . . it seems likely it is the IR sensor on the unit, and even though it is under warranty, there is a $45 &quot;processing&quot; fee. Add on the shipping, and at today's prices, I might as well buy a new unit, especially considering the frustration that will ensue if it comes back not repaired. One more issue--sometimes it randomly displays a subtitle. This happens without rhyme or reason, on new disks as well as old. In short, I'm hooking my old first-generation Pioneer back up, and will not buy another Sharp.
Fortunately, I received this as a gift, as I would be extremely mad if I had wasted $350 on this. After having it for under 5 days, the screen mysteriously cracked without it being touched in any way!I've read numerous other reports of this happening. The screens on these will crack just sitting on the docking cradle. HP says that it's "accedential damage" and that it's impossible for it to be a defect. You can send it in for an evaluation, if they deem it to be "accidental damage", they will chard $215 to fix the screen. If you choose not to have them fix it, they will charge you $80 just to ship the broken thing back unrepaired.About me, I'm a full-time employee at a very large software company associated with this device. I'm quite familiar with these devices, both how they work and how they should be treated. I am convinced that a significant portion of these devices are shipping with defective screens that they won't replace. Don't take your chances with HP, buy a different PocketPC.
RCA CRF910 Auto Switching RF Modulator with Gold - Plated Connectors, Coaxial and S-Video InputOther reviews said this thing had a habit of not working.. They were right. This was dead right out of the box. Thinking it was a good deal I've ordered two more and will soon see if there is a pattern. But my first experience was NOT GOOD. Just like others reported.
This TV was given to my grandson for his 3rd birthday and it stopped reading the dvd's no picture no sound. He loves this gift. His room is in Car's theme..can't find a store that will help in getting it fixed..any suggestions who to contact??
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 purchased this DVD player based on the strength of the Toshiba name over several cheaper &quot;generic&quot; models that offered similar features. Although installation was simple and relatively painless, I discovered a very disappointing flaw in the machine in its first use. During fast-paced action sequences, the picture will flicker and disappear for several frames. Although this flaw is minor in some DVDs, it becomes especially troublesome in action movies and fast-paced scenes. I have sent the unit in for warranty repair, and I am awaiting its return. I highly recommend that anyone interested in a mid-priced DVD player stay away from this machine and Toshiba products in general.
I had a TomTom One for LESS than 45 minutes when it stopped working. I phoned their tech. After several hours on the phone with them they admitted many of the systems are flawed and basically the unit I had was fried. They suggested I return it where I purchased it, they do not take their product back directly. I contacted the online store where it was purchased. They said it needed to go back to the manufacturer. I carefully wrapped every piece back into the box along with the manual, etc. & mailed it back to TomTom. Yesterday I received a plain cardboard box that contained a used TomTom unit, 2 USB cables and one holder to stick on the windshield. No manual, no case, just JUNK and I do mean JUNK!!! It doesn't even work! I phoned TomTom this morning, spoke with "Melinda" for almost one hour. She said she was very sorry but I should have phoned them to get a number prior to returning it to the company. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT IT BACK NOW SHE SAID I SHOULD HAVE PHONED THEM FIRST BEFORE RETURNING IT??? I asked WHY they did not offer me a return number in the first place? She again apologized, took down my work number and said someone would get back to me today. Guess what? No call. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! This company not only lacks in a quality product but their customer service lacks horribly. Spend it on a product that works or is from a company that stands by their product!
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 used these headphones once. After that, the base would not stay powered on for more than 30 seconds. I verified that I had the right AC adapter, verified everything was turned on according to the manual, and I still couldn't keep it powered on. Tried switching to different outlets around the the computer, and that didn't help.There's a reason these headphones are cheap: they don't work.
I loved this tv because it was a perfect fit and had a great picture. But only lasted one year
Not worth it at all. Nice packaging! Mine didn't work at all by eliminating any noise. They just produce the humming without any noise cancellation. I tried them in the same environment side by side with another pair of mine.Don't waste your money.They do make good ear plugs and eliminate noise just as ear plugs.This isn't the first crappy Philips product I try.
BE WARNED - Many of the folks reviewing this GPS are giving it high ratings but are listing many faults. Others are probably first timers and have never seen what a real GPS can do. READ THE REVIEWS - Don't trust the stars on this one.This GPS spent more time getting me lost than taking me to my destination. I used it for a 1 month period and was thoroughly dissapointed. I returned it and got a Garmin NUVI 350.Want some examples?1) My home was built in 1920. The town is just as old. It could not find it! It took me to the town and sent me everywhere but my house. I decided to follow it and it send just looped me around for over a mile and never reached any destination.2) I was traveling to a party with my wife and luckily she had her GPS (Magellan 800). I put them both on in the car because the TOM TOM went nuts. I had less than a 1/4 tank of gas and it was sending me 20 miles out of my way to get to someplace the Magellan told me was only 7. Guess which one I followed.3) I used the "locate" option which allows you to lock down the location of a place you would like to return to when you do not know the address (for example a restaurant or a store). When I got home I told my wife about this great restaurant I found and we got dressed to go, but when I chosed this saved location on Mr. TOM TOM, it kept saying "No Route Possible" and would not even begin to get me in the area. I tried it with all my other saved locations and same story.Some other bad features:1) Battery life is pathetic.2) The unit only comes with a car AC adapter, which has a USB pin that is very easy to bend and brake (believe me I found out).3) You will NEVER and I mean NEVER get the quickest route to a destination (I found this out using it with 2 different GPS systems which gave me quicker routes). Isn't part of the point of a GPS to save gas?4) The unit does not signal you when you need to turn. When you get close to your turn, all you hear is "turn ahead in 300 yards" then the system starts to count down with no audio so you have to look at the screen while driving. The system never announces the street name or offers a bell or signal to indicate this is the corner you turn on. I had to do so many u-turns I lost count. If you miss your turn, rerouting is not a given. A few times it just kept on letting me get lost and never even rerouted me so I thought I was OK. On another occassion it almost let me down a one way street. I almost feel as if the Tom Tom was not built for the US because it does not seem to recognize streets that have been around for decades.******** update ********Outside of the GPS systems I own, I do alot of business travel which requires me to rent cars that often have GPS systems installed. In all honesty, the best GPS I have used is the Garmin series. They are extremely customizable and durable. I have used multiple Magellans and they are durable, but when they break, they really break because the case is so hard it leaves no room for flexibility of shock. Their customer service was a little better than Garmins, but they are overpriced and to be fair I only had to call Garmin customer service once, while I had to call Magellan several times to get my issue resolved. I tried a newer Tom Tom again about a year after this review (my daughter got it as a gift from her boyfriend), it was no improvement. It was really frustrating to customize and she called me on 2 different occassions because she was lost. It was returned. I did some research and discovered my earlier feeling on the Tom Tom not being made for the US to be accurate. They use another mapping system that is more popular overseas. Spend a few bucks more and get a Garmin.
I guess this radio was designed by a grey alien because it HURTS MY EARS! OUCHKABOOBLE!!!!!I am a human last I checked and these alien peripherals just plain hurt!Also, the reception plain stinks, I use it around the house with an FM transmitter hooked up to my computer which allows me to walk around and listen to my favorite radio shows. For that the reception is good, but then again, I'm the broadcasting station.The ear pieces have to go! or sell them in Beta Reticuli.I MISS MY HM55 which broke after 5 years of use. Why isn't Sony making them any more? This is total junk!
We have owned this printer for over 5 years with minor problems, until we upgraded to Windows 7,and now HP has not upgraded these drivers for this printer to Windows 7 and the suggested Vista compatibility mode workaround driver does not work well at all. We continually have to reboot printer and PC, mostly after every scan, Not only fail to print but will hang Internet Explorer!! See more bad reviewa at hp.com.
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.
Scanner lamp would not traverse and the ADF would not feed. It made aloud clacking noise when the scanner bar stalled out. Support said to return the scanner for a swap. The replacement scanner had hardware problems also. As a flatbed, scans were only long vertical lines. The ADF would feed paper, but again only vertical lines were the result. The software would stop the scan, saying "out of memory" "close some applications" (Lots of memory available and no running programs.) I am now awaiting the third (and final) swap from Microtek before I give up and try to get a refund from Amazon.com. Avoid the waste of time and grief and get another scanner.
Installed it exactly as directions indicate but there was absolutely no change in the picture quality. I may try hooking it up at the point the cable enters the house and if there is an improvement I'll revise this review but so far it's been a waste of money.
It works. Don't know why the screw isn't fastened in; it turns and lowers when you're screwing it in which makes no sense, and if you're not careful it will disappear (I can stick a finger in and twist it back out, but if you have fat fingers you'll be out of luck.) If it weren't for that I'd give it a 5 star, but that seems annoying enough to lose 2 stars. I still use it and will continue to use it.UPDATE: Used this thing again, and I came back to take off another star. I'll probably wind up taking off another star next time I use it. It is terrible. Why on earth would they not have the screw be fixed? Worst design ever. I see no benefit to it.
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 must have been out of my mind to spend so much for something that is wayyyyyyy too heavy, bulky and wide to do what I need done.. I only wanted it for upstairs in my townhome to clean around the floor from any hair my cats may have deposited.. I think that this vacuum is not any better than the smaller ones with the same amount of amps (12) that are very cheap to buy.. Try pushing this one around and lifting it..plus now there are two sides to clean instead of one and it doesnt seem to work that well on the bare floors downstairs. There is more area downstairs without furniture where it could have a clear path, but if I have to put on a bare floor tool every time I used it, or an attachment just to get in spaces I normally could get into, then who needs it.. If the suction does go, as the previous person said, then Dirt Devil will surely hear from me and it will not be pretty.
As many others have pointed out, this is a fantastic unit - WHEN it works. They can make a 'cheap' DVD recorder, so why can't they make a 'cheap' AND good CD Recorder? I'm still waiting.COOLING ISSUE: Anyhow, what I did to my unit work better was to take off the cover, drill enough holes in the cover to make it look like Swiss cheese, then add a small computer fan inside the case to blow towards the CDR inside. I run the fan off of a small 'wall wart' AC adapter. It has worked okay since then, UNITL the time that I didn't plug-in my (noisy) internal fan, and sure enough, it locked-up. So, I'm ASSUMING that there is a heating / lack of COOLING issue with these units, unless somebody can tell me something else. Obviously, unplug the unit from the AC mains before you take the cover off, make sure all metal burrs are cleaned from the cover, and securely mount the little cooling fan inside. Make sure you have a rubber grommet or electrical tape to protect the DC wire from the AC adapter to prevent a short where it passes into the case. Put it back together and see if it works. Please report back here if you try adding a fan to yours, and how it worked for you. No warranty expressed or implied, and your mileage may vary. No responsbile for 'boat anchors' if you break something while putting in your little fan/cooling units.I have noticed no difference between the 74 and 80 minute disks. Good luck; I sure wish Philips would make a new and improved working unit like this, with proper cooling hardware!!
Spent many hours tinkering with the WAP11. Waited 90 minutes on hold to Linksys tech support only to be disconnected (!) Finally got through only to be told the W.A.P. is N.O. G.O.O.D.and needs to be sent back. Forget this, I'm gonna stick with wired ethernet for now.P.S. If you are considering wireless - do your homework. These devices are not at all secure despite what the manufacturers would like you to believe.
Got this remote for the holidays, still not working. Have tried at least 10 times. Setup SEEMS easy, but then when using it in the real world, my devices go crazy. Every time is something different, things turning on and off wrong, different modes. We even tried eliminating our surround sound box, and only have a TV and cable box now. No good. Emailed customer service twice. No response. Called customer service, was on hold so long (>30 min) I gave up. I am a programmer, and I still can't get this to work. Seems like a complete waste of money. It looks cool though. Maybe it's just a prop from "Minority Report!"
My first recommendation would be to purchase the iTrip that plugs into your vehicle's battery adapter. This iTrip feeds off your ipod's battery power which is it's biggest downside.Two examples: I let my ipod charge overnight, the next day I drove from Minneapolis to Madison and the ipod was on it's last life, that is only a 4.5-5 hour drive...... The other example, I let my ipod charge at work for 6 hours, used the iTrip on my 35 minute drive home, worked great, the next morning when i went to drive to work it died immediately....not sure why, as the only thing i did with my ipod when i got home was update my podcasts quick and then shut it off, i didn't use my ipod at all that nightDo NOT buy this iTrip if you plan on using it for longer drives as it will not last you longAlso, I don't think this iTrip works well with any stereo you have installed in your car other than a factory stereo. Especially in big cities, i find it hard to get a station that works well with this iTrip, and i always have to put it on DX (Mono) mode, I can never use the LX (Stereo) mode which is annoying, and I also have to have my Ipod's EQ setting at bass reducer due to high static from the bass if i have it on any other mode...even on No EQ setting.If you want a FM adapter that is going to last you long, go with one that plugs into your car adapter or else don't be surprised when your ipod craps out in the middle of a long drive
This case is ok for the price but don't take it into the sun as the covering bubbles from the heat. Not highly recommended.
I purchased this D-Link DIR-655 because of the high ratings it got, both on shopper sites as well as technical review sites. Three weeks after installing this router, the wired section stopped working. My desktop computer could not get out on the internet. The wireless section still worked, as I could access the internet with my iPhone through the wifi section. D-Link tech support put me through hell for nearly an hour, plugging and unplugging everything in my system, even though I told them that my desktop could access the internet just fine when plugged in to the DSL modem directly, but not through their router. After being passed on to a "higher level" technician, the final so-called solution to the immediate problem was to change the DNS address of the router, which allowed me to access the internet, albeit painfully slow (less than 5kb/sec download speed as opposed to the 5Mb/sec it use to be when I bought it.Bottom line is this: The router doesn't work and D-Link's tech support refuses to support it. I'm returning it and will never buy D-Link products again.
I ordered these inks by Focus ink as per the advertisement from the seller "OCProducts" but they sent me some other generic ink. When I emailed them, they wrote me back saying even focus is a generic ink and that their inks are covered for year etc etc blah blah.....I didn't return the ink because I had an immediate need and could not wait for another couple weeks to get replacement from them...i am sure they didn't have Focus ink otherwise they would have sent it to me at first itself...If I had gone into a refund mess and other back & forth with the seller, it would just have taken couple more weeks.but the first question is, why do they advertise as Focus ink and send you their own inks...this is clearly cheating the customers. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this seller....BUYERS BEWARE if you are specific about FOCUS ink DO NOT BUY products from this seller even if it the adv shows as such. They will not send you Focus ink.
I could easily put in CT Ann's review in here as her experience duplicated mine, although I quit after only three replacements instead of four. GREAT features -- when they work -- but clearly HP is selling a schlocky product so we will buy tons of expensive ink. For the time I have spent troubleshooting these units I could have bought the nicest printer out there, which I will this time. Like she said, if I could do no stars, I would.
Cruzer- I got it on sale at Staples for a good price. Works fine, but two things about it I don't like:1: The U3 Smart software partitions the drive, and you always have this pop-up menu of stuff like Skype and password manager, which you can't delete easily because it is seen as a CD drive (read-only). You have to download the uninstall program from SanDisk, and they make it hard to find. I wasted a good hour on it. Some folks might love the U3 stuff, but I don't.2: The LED stays lit, whether it's seen by the computer or not. You have to pull it out. When you do, it's very warm from the light- that can't be good for the longevity of the drive. But why not have the light indicate that it's recognized as a drive, and not just powered up? Ya got me.The retractable gizmo is nice. Keeps the cookie crumbs out of the works.
(Money) for a player is not the big problem...the issue is (Money) for a non re-writable disc. I decided to get the Archos Jukebox Multimedia...has 20GB of storage and even play's Divx videos/movies on the little screen on the Unit. Why would you want to worry about carrying extra discs?
Did my research and read many good reviews. Had good experience with Samsung products before and decided to buy this one. It is probably a good MP3 player in principle, but I never had a chance to enjoy it - its touchpad controls were so miscallibrated that I couldn't even play a song or enter any of the menus. Called up Samsung support and found out that there's no way to re-calibrate the controls, and the player had to be replaced. Decided to return it, as I no longer had any confidence in the product. But it looks cool. Will get a SANDISK Sansa now.
It's possible that parts replacemnt is worth the price, assuming something major does go wrong, but I have two major issues with AppleCare:1) When your case is open, don't expect your engineer to ever call you back. I have never received a callback or e-mail from them---ever. I have an issue with my 17" Mac-Book Pro that has been an issue for six months! I have to keep opening new cases! my laptop also has an issue they can't solve, and won't even talk of replacing anything.2) AppleCare hours suck.So, get this: The iPhone was released in the U.S. at 5PM on a Friday evening. Isn't that close to the time AppleCare support closes for the weekend? Sneaky, hunh?So, what did I really pay for? Complete waste of money!
Easy to setup. However, the router would only work for a few hours at a time before requiring a power cycle to get it working again. Tried reconfiguration, nothing helped.I was hoping for better range performance than the Linksys router that I currently have. No!! During the short working durations, the range was no better at all.Fortunately Amazon processed my refund quickly. That was about the only positive thing I can say about this purchase.
Owned this for a short time (2 months) and it stopped working. Have left 3 messages with Memorex and they will not answer my calls.
The item was not new like it said in the ad. In addition it had hardly any life left and is already dead. It did not even last a month.
I connected the charger to my iPod, the screen lit up and said, "Charging is not supported with this accessory." Do not bother buying it. '
PYLE PLCM7200 7-Inch TFT Mirror Monitor with Rear-View Night Vision CameraThe customer service from Pyle is ZERO..The camera that came with the system is faulty..I contacted Pyle via E-mail with no reply..I then contacted Pyle via phone and they told me to send back the camera with me paying shipping both ways..That's nearly $20 in shipping for a camera that cost them $10..I will not be buying from Pyle again..
I, like others, have had multiple problems with my UPS. After just over a year, the battery was useless and my entire system would power down without even a beep from the UPS. The Technical Support was awesome and diagnosed the problem over the phone; the issue required they ship a replacement. I got the replacement and I'm about 3 months into that and am experiencing the same problem as before. I know I got a rebuilt one, per the warranty.
I gave this thing 2 years to work, and it failed miserably. Firstly, if it gets hot, it crashes, and requires you to reboot it. This happened more or less every 3 to 4 days. Secondly, when I tryed to configure it in access mode only, it would crash, and become completely non-responsive requiring a hard reset of the router. Thirdly, it had this "handy" feature to automatically download and apply firmware updates - attempting to apply this feature also caused the router to crash, and required a hard reset of the router.I think it is accurate to say that I have spent hundreds of hours over the course of the last two years attempting to make this piece of junk work. It doesnt!In any case I threw this thing out yesterday, and I couldnt be happier. I replaced it with a Bountiful wifi router, and so far so good. Couldnt be happier.Hope this helps!
The Kroo case will keep your Vision:M playing if it happens to fall off your desk, but once you put this case on never expect the player to look the same again. Dust will get under the skin and rub against the player, creating scratches and dull spots all over the outside of your Zen.
The user interface is thought out well for people in a stationary position, but is useless for jogging.It is impossible to switch songs or change the volume while moving. You bump the click wheel the wrong way and end up cranking up the volume when you just wanted to skip to the next song. Several times the next song would come on and be too loud (despite using the automatic volume normalizing feature in iTunes), I would hit the click wheel and get stuck on the main menu page. So I'd have to take my headphones out, wait for the menu to disappear, only then would I be able to turn the volume back down. They really should have a "jogging mode" that just isolates the click wheel to have four "regions" that you just have to touch for changing songs and adjusting volume, much like the Shuffle has...which is what I'm buying instead.The battery life was pretty dismal too, but that has already been discussed in other reviews.
Phillips must have made a mistake and wired these backwards beacuse when you flip the power switch on they actually create more noise then they cancel. The sound quality goes from bad to worse. These headphones are beyond awful. I can't believe I actually paid money for this garbage. I rated them one star only because they don't have a negative star option. Buy something that works and don't be sucked in by the lower price. In this case you will get much less than you pay for if you don't heed this warning.
While the item you receive is more or less the same kind of thing as what you ordered, it is not what appears in the title of the product or the images. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a bait and switch, however I feel you should see EXACTLY what you get..not an entirely different brand. For this reason alone I'm giving it 1 star. I did read reviews before I purchased it, so I wasn't surprised to find the brand was different that what I ordered, but I think the seller should update the information.What I got was a Philips Cassette adapter (retail package) with a fairly long cord. I tried it out with a MP3 player and it's decent enough for the $2.95 I paid at the time. There is some mechanical noise. I assume the wheels still need to turn, but if music is playing its not noticeable. There's some "hissing" especially in between songs, but this might happen with real tapes as well. Again, this isn't very noticeable if the music is playing. Admittedly, I didn't buy this for the hi-fidelity...I bought it so I could use an MP3 player with my junky old car stereo and horrible speakers. It sounds much better than that one Black Sabbath tape I have from 1989.
Stop- This item is a replacement for the quick release bike mounting kit. It does NOT include the new wrist band for the watch. If you want full quick release capabilities you need to buy the KIT, not the replacement bracket. Spend the extra $10,,,it's worth it
Defective Product,Upon arrival I first noticed the inside memory package was not factory sealed or(tampered proofed). There were also stickers that had been partly removed from the plastic static packaging. With this Indication I believe this product had been previously opened or used and returned to the supplier defective then resold threw your web site.I hope this was not the case, I was not purchasing used memory.This product has been sent back for a replacement.
I just received my unit yesterday and immediately decided to return it because:1.The packaging is so lousy that it looked exactly like a used one.2.The main unit looks broken on the backside, with bare metal contacts outside. I can't find the battery nor the DC power jack to even turn it on.I can't believe how amazon or some third-party or even magellen themselves "remanufactured" this item. Be Warned.
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 am disappointed with my Samsung player. It was very easy to setup, has an intuitive interface, and fantastic video. I have had a number of problems however.1. Blu-Ray DVDs pause and skip (Avatar wouldn't play at all)2. Audio doesn't always play from Netflix. The work-around is to first go to the Samsung channel and play one of their "how-to" videos for a few seconds THEN launch Netflix3. I can't add Amazon instant TV or Hulu Plus to my apps. I'm stuck with the few they provide or have agreements withOther than that the Samsung is an okay device. The company is diligent with firmware upgrades but my original problems remain. I am not sure if I will buy another.
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 bought this laptop about 2 years. But after 2 years my dardisk, keyboard and battery was damaged. I ask the support but dont have anything. Very very :-((((((
The newer Linksys products including the WRT54G v.2 use a 12 volt power supply and will not work with the WAPPOE. Linksys lists on the product page for the WAPPOE that it will work with the WRT54G but in reality it will only work with the v.1 and v.1.1 that use a 5 volt power supply.
I bought this to use with my Sennheiser PXC 360BT because it uses a 2.5mm jack. I didnt want to use the original cord just yet.First of all, this item is CHEAP; that' why I bought it in the first place. You're not going to get the item in a retail box but a small hobby bag.Second, when I plugged in the 3.5mm cord, only the right side works. I wiggled the adapter wire a little bit to listen if the wiring is bad. And low & behold, the adapter wire is NOT good.Third, when I plugged in the 3.5mm cord, all I hear is static (hissing). I am using gold plated cord too.Forth, you get straight plug, not as pictured (which is good for me).Seller sent item Fast...that's about it.
This product has solidified my dislike for Samsung electronics. It's a pain to use in a number of ways. First, it rarely will play a dvd disk on first try: it freezes when entering into the main menu. On 2nd try (e.g., eject the disk and put it back in), it always works. Have no idea why, but that's what it does. But what a bother, as 3 to 5 min are always lost on the first try (turn-on times are quite slow). Blu-rays work if they are pristine, and the picture is beautiful. But with both blu-rays and dvds we get a lot of freezing on disks from the library or video store. For the dvds, they nearly always work fine in our panasonic dvd player. I keep trying the C5500, cause when it works, the picture is better. Netflix works OK through the device, but the menu system is really slow; constantly clicking into the item after what I really want, as it takes way too long to move from one item to the next. BDWise is a bother as well. Have a Samsung LCD 750 TV, and BDWise gets the picture close, but not quite. No way to save different BDWise settings, so just turn the stupid thing off. But the C5500 wants in the worst way to switch the TV into BDWise; took a while to turn the dumb thing off. From other reviews, perhaps I should be happy to get a Blu-ray at this price point that works at all, but cannot act like I'm pleased, cause I'm not. Picture is beautiful when it works, but way too often it doesn't work, and it's a bother in many other respects. I'll try another company's products next time.
Anyone giving this printer a good review has obviously not used it for a long period of time.It worked like a dream for about...7 months.Then, it randomly stopped working and paper jammed to high hell.And these are not easy to remedy paper jams. They are - you follow the instructions on how to clear them, and they don't go away...every single paper after the initial jam will never print normally again.This horrible printer will just grab pieces of paper (even when it's not printing) and just freeze.PLEASE, before you buy this, take a look at the negative reviews being listed in here. They are RIGHT!It paper jams, wastes printer cartridges (I buy new ones and the quality is still horrid), stalls.You might think you're getting such an amazing deal when you buy this heap of garbage, but you will pay for it in the long run, when you have to buy a new printer.I bought this with the idea I was saving money, and getting a rebate deal. I mailed mine out perfectly, and of course never got anything in return.Don't waste your money on this; you'll pay for it with headaches, anger and more money later down the line.You may think I'm just bitter, and heck yes, that is true, but I am also making certain that people who feel they could use this to BEWARE. It is a horrid, horrid printer.
This device performs ok, but it is unnecessarily complex to operate. When coping it inexplicably often reset itself to an odd paper size and type, and you must struggle through the menu to set it to the 8.5 by 11 plain paper size most of us usually use. It has two paper feeds and if you don't need to keep two types of paper stored in the machine, this is just another setting to get wrong when printing. I would look for a simpler user interface if I was buying again.
Oh lord, I just got this damn cd spinner today, thinking i'd gotten something nice to display my cd cases in. But I WAS WRONG. It's cheap plastic and really hard to put the cds in. You have to pry them in...and for almost 15 buckss?? For those thinking it's the only cd collection holder that has more than 30 cds, GO TO A STORE. I've searched amazon for so long, but this was the only one that seemed to work for me, BUT IT ISN'T GOOD. For this amount of money, just go to a store. You'd find something MUCH better than this ricketty piece of junk.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ONE!I cannot tell you what a hassle this has been. First off, know that you have to assemble this television. What? Are you kidding you ask? NO! You have to assemble this television. I bought the tv from my local Rex electronics store and I took it home expecting to be able to watch it that night, but it was in the box in pieces. I called the salesman at the store and asked him what had happened, I figured it was an error, but he said that was the reason the price on the tv was so low. Toshiba is cutting labor costs by putting the tv parts in a box and I have to assemble it like prefab furniture. Un-Freaking-Believable! I have to figure out this diagram with lenses and mirrors and somehow manage to put the whole thing together with my own tools. I finally got it put together and everything is captioned in Japanese. The audio works fine, but there are Japanese characters all over the screen that, as best as I can tell, are subtitles. They do not appear during commercials, only during a network broadcast so I can only guess they are subtitles as I don't understand Japanese and cannot imagine what else they could be. Again a phone call to the Rex and again the standard &quot;you got the tv cheap, what do you expect?&quot; Lastly, I cannot watch anything after 8 p.m. on this tv. If I try to watch tv after this hour, it will play for 2 or 3 minutes and then a message comes up on the screen, in english this time, suggesting that &quot;It is late. Why don't you spend time with your family?&quot; and then it shuts off. I have no family. What else do I have besides television to keep me company? I tried taking the television back and the people at the store told me that because I had assembled the tv poorly, they would not take it back. I am now stuck with the tv. I have denied the charge on my credit card and called Toshiba to see if they will assist in this matter as I have been completely screwed. I will post again on this forum if I get any more information.
The worst camera I have ever dealt with!I have purchased several systems and cameras for my businesses in the past and have found several good cameras in the same price range on Amazon. I decided to try this camera as an upgrade to one of my older B&Ws.;The reception and quality is aweful - even less than acceptable in this price range. Even plugged directly into my DVR, the quality was poor.Go with the Swann minis - great reception and long term quality at the same price level.I'm returning these and never using a Q-See product again.
I am not impressed with Kodak Printer Dock. The camera works great but the dock has many compatibility issues with Windows. Have updated software and still have problems with Easyshare not responding or not printing photos. Maybe eventually Kodak will solve these issues but for now the printer dock is hit and miss.
This review has nothing to do with the book/story itself just that the pricing is more for Kindle than Paperback. I will not be buying the book because of this.
I bought three of these for my three children who love to take pictures with my expensive camera--so at $49.99 each that would be $150! I should have just bought a low-end real digital camera for them to share. This is the worst product and if I were Disney Inc., I would be embarrassed to have my name on it. The pics are grainy at best, but since you cannot possibly see what you are taking pictures of (due to the LCD monitor being neglible) what can you expect. Take a pass on this one. It is truly sad that this is such an inferior camera.
I bought a NP-FH50 as a spare battery for my Alpha 330. The new battery works in the camera for about 30 seconds before the camera detects that it is incompatible. Its the exact same part number as the original so I guess its a dud. I've contacted the seller for a replacement
I had great hopes for this product, and I read the reviews so I only have myself to blame, but this is not a very well built product. Catchy see through display is hard to read. On/Off is tough and not very intuitive. Sound was good. Radio was limited in its ability to "tune". If I had the chance, I wouldn't buy it again. Sorry!
As promising as this product sounds, based on our experience it will be short-lived. Here are some facts about the unit and Ion Audio's business practices (as of 21Dec09) that you should know BEFORE PURCHASING:1. 90 Day Warranty - that's about how long it took for our product to systematically malfunction. Our teenagers and we used the unit less than 10 times and never outdoors. You might even say it was pampered. And yet, it won't hold a charge and now emits no sound at all (regardless of the input device; in our case an iPod(G4 Nano, G1 iPod, and/or G2 iPod Video), microphone, and electric bass guitar).2. Battery - oddly enough, according to Ion's own technical support staff (whose contact information was very difficult to find) you can NEVER overcharge the battery or allow it to drain completely, else the battery CANNOT BE REVIVED! Honestly, who builds batteries like that anymore or incorporates them into consumer electronics? We can't think of a single appliance that we own that doesn't self regulate. Furthermore, what human is so fastidious as to ever be able to monitor battery life with such expertise? Honestly, unless the device came with a meter, one would never know how close to overcharging or undercharging he actually is. And yet, one slip up and the unit is toast? That's an old-fashioned technology at best.3. Repairability - finally, if you're going to install a battery of this sort or any other component that is likely to fail within 90 days, design and manufacture the unit in a repairman-friendly fashion(eg. easy to access compartments and swappable components). This unit required 22 wood screws to be removed for diagnostic purposes alone and nearly everything inside was soldered. As for the speaker, forget about ever getting to it without destroying the cabinet. You'll have to dissassemble the entire unit.Take our advice, stay away from this product until the company addresses these 3 basic issues. We still love the concept, but this product is poorly executed. (Note: 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, so beware. A lemon by any other name is still a lemon.)Disappointed,D & H ShelleyPS: If Ion Audio LLC ever wants to contact us and make things right, we'll gladly retract this complaint...and may even consider starting a fan club instead. Until then, it's just a great idea, poorly executed, and frustrating to the consumer.
Terrible. Wholesaler club should be put out of business. My order was never sent out. I waited about a month before i realized it wasn't coming...
I too found a marked decline in signal strength in all three of our networked computers after installing the antenna to an airport extreme base station. The installation instructions are pathetic, illustrations unclear, tech support hopeless (after dialling tech support, you are given a new number to call....which turns out to be the same number you are calling in the first place!). Finally, the typographical errors (eg, airport extrem) written on the boxing material further suggests something is amiss with this product/company.
I used to be a fan of the Koss PLUG. I had two pair which I wore everywhere. They delivered great bass with a full range of sound. Isolation was good. But a cord of one got caught in my door and destroyed one earbud. So I decided I would purchase another pair. Well the new pair does not have the same bass response at all. It also does not have the hocked earjack but a staight connector. This new one is not convenient since it is easily kinked. But the sound change was dramatic. This was a real disappointment. I really loved their old design.
Do NOT make the same mistake I did, waste of money, forget about it, don't need it!!!!!
I'm assured by Lexar that the flash drive works fine as a flash drive, but was not made to work with my 64 bit laptops, just 32 bit.
So i bought a Lexar and an Esecure All in 1 mini card reader. Today i received both and put them to the test.TESTTransfer 4 mov files that total 877mb. Here are the results.CF Card used Transcend 600xLexar (FIREWIRE 400)test 1 = 00:00'58"3test 2 = 00:00'58"4test 3 = 00:00'58"3Esecure (USB 2.0)test 1 = 00:00'27"1test 2 = 00:00'34"2test 3 = 00:00'26"1I was a little disappointed that the Lexar took longer because i expected it to be faster.Lexar - CF cards ONLYEsecure - 150 different cardsLexar - Expensive (approx $45)Esecure - Cheap (approx $10)The size of the Esecure is smaller than the Lexar.WINNER ESECURE ALL in 1 by far. Recommended by me.I'll update review if things change as far as malfunctions and durability.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CKC8W8/ref=oh_details_o06_s02_i00Hope this review was helpful.
Bought this unit for my wife as she wanted to play mp3 CD that I make of her bluegrass band. The CDs I make play fine on my iRiver SlimX and my Amphion Surround Sound system DVD player. The Sony ZS-X3CP will not play only half the songs. It returns the message &quot;NOT MP3&quot;. I'll take the unit back to Best Buy tomorrow. Did SONY actually test drive this unit before it was released?: Don't believe Eric Pettit's 5-star review. I know how to make mp3 CDs and this Sony ZS-X3CP has serious problems.
As many other reviewers I initially liked the slim design etc. But it failed doing what I bought it for, transporting data between computers.I have two workplaces and collaboration with plenty of students. The second computer I put it in gave an error message when trying to open it on the lines: &quot;missing disk - please input disk&quot;. After a couple of retries it finally worked. Computer 3 &amp; 4 gave the same results and now it is completely broken it seems. If theres any help on their web page I could not find it, at least I looked through the FAQ:s but nothing similar was mentioned except possible conflict with other drive, but on 4 computers? I also tried assigning a diffrent drive letter but...
I Thought this Lens would be better, but actually its too big, and de lens adapter doesnt fit as it should.I wouldnt buy another Opteka Lens.
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.
I bought 2 of these and they were of a terrible quality. One of them didn't work at all because the pins were all crooked. The other one works but my display looks aweful and the text is blurry even after fiddling with the settings.
Mine could play Netflix rentals without any problems. However, several months into its lifespan, when I'd turn it on it wouldn't always stay on. But once I got it to stay on it would stay on indefinitely, so I just left it on full-time. But today when I inserted a DVD, it shut off and wouldn't turn on again. I had to take the housing off to retrieve the DVD.I agree with the reviewers who hate the remote. It's hard to use, and you need a clear unobstructed line of sight for it to work. I'm not buying one of these ever again.
Bought this one to replace a ConAir cord retractable, folding handle hairdryer that was purchased approximately 15 years ago. Disappointed to see the technology hasnt improved. Surprised to see the Andis is heavier, bulkier abd the cord doesnt retract as completely as the ConAir model. If I had held it, seen it....wouldnt have purchased it. Doubt it will give me the mileage that the ConAir model provided me.
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. It is now several weeks 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?
I had the same experience as others here. The drive worked OK but died completely about 15 months out. La Cie claims it's more expensive to fix it than to replace it...so I will replace it, but not with one of theirs.
I bought this cd-writer three weeks ago, I have made 30 attempsts and not any CD has been written yet, I have followed the company support without any success. The software since to be the problem, and HP seems not to be able to solve the problem. It was a waste, it uses my time and takes my money. Don't buy before HP sell it with a more reliable software.
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 purchased the older model of Sony charger and 4 2500 AA batteries. Then I purchased this unit and 8 more batteries. My plan was to use 4 and keep 4-8 charged "on standby" at all times, swapping them out as I needed them.The Sony rechargeable batteries suck too much to support my plan. After a full charge, even a full refresh/charge, if I leave them in the drawer for 2 days they will run out of power and I need to charge them again. And they seem to power my devices for less time than alkaline (non disposable) batteries as well.If I knew what brand to get instead, I would throw these away and buy them. But the Sony rechargeable batteries have made me distrust NiMH rechargeables altogether. This is not a premium quality product, definitely not worth the Sony name.
The sound on these was terrible. I was led to believe from the other reviews that it would be decent. There was horrendous buzzing and feedback whenever I plugged in a device, and even at low volume the sound was unbearably grainy. I was hoping for a cheap little travel speaker set, but the sound was so bad that I ended up giving them to goodwill after 2 uses. DO NOT be swindled by all the positive reviews, I had low expectations for these speakers, and they didn't even meet those.
Tried to use this in garage computer with no luck. very weak and slow. Maybe use this in the same room....
This thing is crap, especially if you are an artist and working on a laptop. I have no idea how to make it work, and I've scoured the internet (a disclaimer; it may not work well with my computer or my OS). Whenever I plug it in, I get a "Microsoft Intellipoint has stopped working" and it tells me to shut down the program. In Photoshop, it has no pressure control. (Yes, I installed the drivers and yes, they are updated and working) I use a sketching motion and it will frequently not mark where I want it to, and make lines of its own all over my picture. The stupid "script to type" thing has a really annoying habit of showing up wherever the mouse is pointed, so I'll click on it instead of drawing on my picture. Also, the side-bar for the same part of the program is unremovable - I don't know how many times I've clicked on the stupid thing instead of scrolling down or selecting a tool. Physically it's a little flimsy but not too bad, however the pen doesn't fit well in the holder and it constantly falls out and gets lost.For the price, it's garbage. If you're a digital artist, photoshopper or digital painter, do NOT buy this thing. Spend the extra money and get a really good tablet, it will make your life a lot easier.
Bought this some time back & just came across the box, so I thought I'd save someone else some money. When you scan a business card into this little scanner, it just deciphers whatever it feels like & normally it's not even close to the information on the card you're scanning in. Save your money or opt for a more expensive scanner. You will not be happy with this POS.
Its very compact,easy to program.I am gald I purchased this item..I have had different scanners with this one you can't go wrong... At first I liked this but now after having it awhile I have changed.. I can't pick up much.. I thought it was my location but that is not the case where ever I go I still can't pick up anything.
i thought this was a good product but i bought it and when i inserted it into my cpu i am hearing nothing at all so i really dont know what is going on with this i am so disappointed because i thought it would of been a great product.
Do not buy this CD writer ... you'd be much better off with anything else. I had a hell of a time setting it up, and after much talk with HP tech support (who were no help), I finally got it to work after barebooting my system, taking my laptop off the docking station, not passing through the USB hub, and without task manager and any startup items. What a ROYAL PAIN! Everytime I have to burn a CD it takes forever. Now, it's even refusing to work with my specialized setup and insists on making this noise I've never heard before. JUNK!!
Buy something else this is not worth no money or the time..I found some other cameras at the big A that work great,think I aready reviewed them but if not I will get there,always Glenn...
I am currently using the modem provided by my broadband provider. It is problematic though, shutting down for no apparent reason, and not resetting for hours or days at times. I saw this modem, and thought it would be a good idea for a replacement. Zoom claims the modem is compatible with my system and provider. I hooked it up as soon as I got it, and nothing. I contacted my provider, and there was no problem with the connection, but my modem wasn't configuring to the service. I called Zoom several times without luck. I finally contacted their tech support through live chat, and made several attempts to resolve the issue. The modem just will not work, even though it is completely compatible. The tech I talked to finally gave up on being able to help me. I hooked the old modem back up, reinstalled it, and it is working properly for now. I'm still not satisfied with it's reliability, but it is working much better than the Zoom modem, which I now have to return. Thanks Zoom. My advice to anyone who reaches this page is to run away as fast as you can.
We bought DS330 to record interviews for our radio program. While the recorder workes reasonably well, I've run into big problems trying to copy the data onto PC. I was filling in for our regular technician. I was given the recorder with a cable and craddle and expected it to work with the computer. No such luck. The driver for the recorder control wasn't recognized. I searched the Internet, but the Olympus Web site has only updates that require the original software to be installed. But the original CD was misplaced and I don't have it!I understand Olympus doesn't want to give away an "advanced" sound editing software, but why the basic driver is not freely available? I got used to the idea that all the basic drivers for hardware devices can be easily downloaded. Beware! Olympus thinks differently.
I received this as a gift last December and was thrilled to get one of these. It worked great from the beginning, then little glitches started happening. First, it wasn't recognized as a flash drive on my computer; ok, fine, wasn't planning to use that feature. A couple of weeks after, it started not being able to be recognized on Windows Media Player 11; grr..okay, downgrade to previous version. This past month, it stopped being recognized on my computer completely; what the heck?!?! Well, at least it works on my work computer. Now, it isn't being recognized by either!! I should just chuck this thing in the trash but it still works and charges, I just can no longer change up the songs anymore. Grrr....enjoying music shouldn't be this hard.
I never got this product to work. Not sure if it was defective when I bought it or whether the product has issues in itself
I have had my Polaroid for 2 year and now it does not work. The screen went blank. I can still hear it, but can not see anything. When this happened I looked online and MANY people are having the exact same problem. I'm a poor college kid who bought this tv to save space and money. I don't have any money to replace the tv so now I'm stuck. Do not buy this tv unless you want to throw your money away!
Not the same item that is shown in the picture, its a smooth leather. Not the textured kind shown in the picture.
This thing runs very hot. At first it seemed to find my wireless router, but after it saved configration it rebooted and lost configuration (at least that's what it appears). After while it stopped finding my router altogether. Then I started getting error messages about saving the settings to the device.Plugging into a wired port caused the router to go haywire and dump all the other connections, and I couldn't get them back until I unplugged the WMB and reset the router.I tried to follow the unbelievably lengthy hack someone wrote up on their forums but that didn't work either. I suspect that my unit is defective, but there's a good chance that it wouldn't have worked even if it wasn't overheating.The driver on the CD in the box immediately crashed. At least the downloaded driver managed to not crash. However, it crashed Yahoo Jukebox the first time I tried it. It seemed to play the second time.Anyway this is junk, I'm definitely returning it, and probably going to just layout for another Roku Soundbridge.
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.
Studio monitors are usually over 20lbs. Heavier than a frozen turkey. If you did not know, a fall with this weight is enough to break the bones in your foot or do grievous harm to a loved one. You don't want to live with these stands. I used 28lb JBLs on this stand with carpet spikes leveled out and they wobble at sitting height. It became painfully obvious that these are potentially dangerous. I would not put anything over 8lbs on these to be honest, they are "rated at 100lb" but this claim is ridiculous. I have also used Onstage 3-tier keyboard stand and it also wobbled. I will never buy from this company again. I thought I was getting a great product this time, but nothing they make seems good enough. I wasted all of my christmas money. I will caution you again, don't put anything remotley heavy on these. If you have 6 or 8 inch studio monitors these will not be good for you and could hurt someone. Industrialized garbage.
For the price it may be an all right camera but the few sample shots I took didn't seem to have nearly the clarity of pictures taken with my Fuji digitals. I didn't have the camera long basically because the layout of the buttons and menus was very different than my Fuji mind could tolerate. I do love the black body though! As to the battery life, everyone is right. It will destroy a fresh set of alkaline batteries in a few shots - but that's typical for many digital cameras. By the way, I never found out how to get the icons off the LCD while taking pictures and the manual is almost worthless.
What a peace of junk. The brushes were all worn after one use. If you can get if for cheap try it, otherwise look elsewhere.
I purchased this camera New just prior to my wife and I getting married in December. It came with all the valid warrantees and receipts. Slowly, over the course of our honeymoon the it was harder to get the shutter release button to trigger a photo. Additionally the MENU button on the back would stay depressed for a while after a period of non-use. Regardless, we treated the new camera as if it was an eggshell, figuring that we would bring it back and have it repaired under warrantee. We turned it in for repair...Nearly a month later we were finally contacted and told that the camera repair would cost over [$]because it had internal damage! It seems that a drop or similar shock ad resulted in mounting brackets inside breaking (Strange, because there was nothing wrong with the LCD screen when we turned it in). Additionally, indicated other damage existed. Where did this other damage come from? Based on my experience with this company, I will no longer buy product from them, and I suggestthat you do the same.
When it worked, the pics were beautiful. That didn't last. Now, it's a door stop. Won't feed paper, says it's out of ink when it isn't...I have lots of paper if anyone would like some. I won't spend more money. Kodak support is virtually non-existant. Why anyone would buy a Kodak product is beyond me. I know I won't. I just bought a very nice Nikon digital camera. And I'm a Kodak retiree. Sad. Very sad.
The first one arrived pre-broken in that the cheap wiring was already damaged at the point where it enters the headphones. We returned it. The second one lasted three wearings before the wiring inside broke - again, right where it enters the headphones. Of course, since the second one work, we assumed it was okay and threw away the packaging. I won't ever do that again. What a TOTAL WASTE of money.
Although I didn't spend a whole lot of time researching different portable CD players, I did look around at different features and, of course, prices. Sony had a reputation that I liked, as well as a car kit package with a nifty little remote so I didn't have to search for buttons while driving. The price was reasonable so I bought it. I have been extremely dissapointed in my decision. The CD player skips. Often. I called Sony because it was still under warrenty and they advised me to ship it to them since no one in my area (or state) can service it. So I pay to have it shipped and 3-and-a-half weeks later it is returned to me with a note that they replaced the motor drive. It still skips. Unfortunately, it is no longer under warrenty. If I want it fixed, I can pay to have it shipped back to them and pay to service what is obviously a defective player. Overall, I am even more frustrated with the service than I am with the CD player. I will think twice before buying any Sony product let alone another CD player from them.
I bought this battery in 2011 (January), but after six months of use it does not last more than 3 hours.
I made mistake of ordering refurb and box was full of fuzz & junk but no instructions of any kind of how to operate. I'm having trouble getting it to work with limited knowledge of how to use one. Be sure to see what's in box before ordering one. I should not have been so trusting that everything needed and instructions were included. Very disappointed that Amazon would be selling anything thru them like this.
Originally, I thought this innexpensive and somewhat under-powered audio-video system did an almost adequate job for the price, but 2 months after buying it, our unit started to give us trouble when inserting slightly scratched DVDs. The DVD functions became unresponsive, seemingly stuck in a loop of "reading" and "reading" while a non-normal sound comes from the DVD drive. While the unit was stuck in the state, the DVD tray would not eject and the audio amplifier was silent, allowing no audio to come through the speakers. Often, we were forced to unplug the power cord to cycle the unit.NOW, just two days shy of its one year anniversary, the unit is unilaterally shutting off and making the same thumping noise mentioned by another reviewer. Also, while in this failure mode, the characters on the display panel are jumbled. Lame. Free would not be cheap enough. Avoid this unit at all costs.
My experience is similar to the one had by Jon Rust. The drive keeps failing but will come on again if switched off. It's intial 747 like fan noise is like the high end servers and Raid Arrays from a few years back. Current technology should not do this.I can have up to 12 external drives plugged into my PC at any one time, mostly Seagates and Maxtors and rarely see one fail. We do a lot of file transfers from external drives onto our Raid arrays plus backups of data. This WD drive was to backup 350Gb of critical data. I liked the Raid 1 idea as an extra failsafe. However, with it's intermittent failing it cannot be relied on. I've also had to run CHKDSK on it several times when I received Windows corruption messages about it.I cannot recommend this drive.Edit for update:8/15/2007 I returned my first drive and received a replacement which was quick to arrive. After a day of using the drive to back up, it had data corruption problems again. So back it goes again. I have since replaced it with a Seagate 500Gb external drive that has had no problems.Update #2 :9/24/2007 Just tried my 2nd replacement - it was DOA (dead on arrival). However WD did send me the 2 Terabyte version. I'm not sure if it was a mistake or trying to compensate me for all the hassle but it's still no good if it won't power on. Back it goes again.
I recently purchased this model because it advertised the ability to record radio. This feature was missing when I opened it though. I E-Mailed customer service and the reply was "Please be informed that Creative no longer supports the FM Recording feature." It turns out after threat of lawsuit the new firmware for the 30 gig model has this feature back however for this 60 gig model the newest firmware lacks this option. If the "Record Radio" feature is important to you please contact Creative and ask them if and when this feature will be re-incorperated. For now, this feature is advertised and not available. Be warned.
The most illogical operation of any universal remote I've seen. I've got a ProntoNG, a Pronto, a Neo, 3 OneForAll, & quite a few others. I bought this for its clean looks but the device is so poorly designed that it's useless to me. For instance, on the Satellite screen, there is no "Guide" button. Duh! When you program codes for a device, the ratio of actual buttons that work for that device is maybe 3 out of 10. The rest you have to "learn" from the original remote & this SAM2000 runs out of memory very quickly. I tried to get additional help from Samsung online, but they don't even list it as a product they made or support. I'm sure they're trying to forget they even made this POS. Save your money for something else.....Anything else!
The remote is great, however, if you are using a Mac, you may run into problems if your hard drive was formatted as case-sensitive.Basically, I installed the software on my machine, which was formatted as case-sensitive. Upon launching the software, an error message comes up that says "The application configuration was not loaded. Reinstall the software or contact customer service." Upon some google search, I found the answer posted by a moderator on Logitech's support forum. In his words, he said:"This is caused by an issue with our software on Macs formatted using a case sensitive file system. Currently we don't have a work around but are looking into developing one. It will be fixed in our next major version, 7.5 in a few months time.In the meantime, please use another PC or Mac for updating."That was posted on 02/14/2008. It's been several months, and I don't see a new version yet. When I tried to download the software on their website, the version that is shown is still 7.4.1.1. Their suggested workaround of "using another PC or Mac for updating" is just ridiculous, coming from a company like Logitech.
This product is rushed to the market but not yet ready for prime time.Issues:1) If you are using VPN to access your companies network - forget it, this product won't allow you to connect (will not pass IPSec-L2TP or PPTP traffic through)2) WEP encryption doesn't work - yes, you can enable it but after 3 min you will loose connectivity with you wireless network. With WEP disabled connectivity will stay up.3) MAC filtering doesn't work also - the router will reset back to default (Disabled) setting as soon as you submit changes to it.4) Changing Internet Filters setting will reset this router to factory default.5) Firewall is also not performing well.6) Tech support is "dancing" and you won't give you any type of answer when they will come up with firmware upgrade - they won't allow you to talk to a supervisor also - USELESS.On my scale from 1 to 5 this product gets 1.5.RMA
The item did not work from day one. After connecting all the wires to transmitter, speakers, and my television, nothing worked. At first one of the speakers did not come on, then I noticed that the transmitter light wasn't lite. Tried plugging it into five different outlets, It still hasn't come on.Tried contacting the seller, by phone, to no avail.Took the transmitter to a repair shop, they want to charge more than I paid for the whole set. This was a lost cause. It still doesn't work.
This product worked fine on a local LAN. Not as sluggish as some reviewers would suggest -- it is not direct attached storage, so you have to expect performance differences.However, when I tried to use it on VPN connected segments, it didn't work. I made 5 separate calls to Linksys technical support, and they jerked me around for the first 4 calls. Finally, the 5th techie, a senior one, admitted that they had never really gotten the device to work over a VPN tunnel. So much for the other 4, who made it seem that I was doing something wrong. DISHONEST! SHABBY! If you can find any indication on Linksys' web site that this doesn't work on VPN, congratulations. I lost 2 weeks and numerous hours on the phone due to this deception.If you're staying local, it's okay. With VPN = no way!
Per Hewlett-Packard's spec. sheet on type 84 ink, out-of-date ink will havea shortened operating time in the printer, due to its ability after a certaindate to harm printheads and the printer.Spec sheet is here: [...]Relevant warning about out of date ink from that:= = = = = = = = = = ="ExpirationIf you install the C5016A ink cartridgebefore the install-by date, thein-printer-life will be 30 months.If the C5016A ink cartridge is installedafter the Install-by date, thein-printer-life will less than 30 months(example, if installed one month afterthe install-by date, the in-printer-lifewill be 29 months).Once the ink cartridge has beeninstalled in the printer for 30 months,it will automatically be shut off. Thisis to prevent potential damage to therest of the printer's writing system."= = = = = = = = = = =Per that info, ink carts that havean install-by date of Apr 2009 only havesix months before they'll be inoperative.
I hated this thing. I hated connecting to a station. I almost drove off the side of the road on long trips when I had to change stations. And, even when I found one the sound quality was mediocre at best. I just didn't use my iPod in my car unless I could use the tape deck attachment (who has a tape deck anymore?). In my new car (MINI Cooper) I paid $150 to have an Apple dock installed directly into the stereo. VERY WORTH it - although almost as expensive as the iPod... The sound quality is incredible, the stereo controls change the songs and the playlists, it charges at the same time and is located in the (air conditioned) glove box. I am so glad I don't have to use an FM transmitter again. Bottom line - get your car hard-wired if you can.
For about 5 months, I thought this was a great product. I didn't have any problems with the user interface, as some have. However, 2 months after the end of the very short 90-day warantee, the LCD display failed. Forget trying to get out-of-warantee help from Archos. They never even answered my mail. Digging into the box (I don't have anything to lose at this point) I found that the unit was not made to be repairable. If you are lucky and get one that holds up, you have a real winner. If you are a victim of poor quality control and a lousy warantee, like me, you are the owner of an expensive piece of junk. At least it won't take up much space in the landfill.
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.
This is my third palm and the biggest disappointment. The battery life is short AND when the palm runs dead all data is GONE. You have to redo all your settings and synch. I liked the old way of setting the palm in the cradle for synching and charging. I could take it out of my purse when I got to work, set it in the cradle until I left the office. It was always charged and ready to go. This one has a bulky electrical cord to charge and a separate cable to hook to your computer to synch. This makes it more trouble to synch with home and office computers for me. I do not understand why my little cell phone doesn't lose data when it runs out of battery (and it has a warning beep) and this palm goes completely blank. It is way more trouble than it is worth. Buy a different one.
The probe on this unit fails quickly if used on a BBQ. I got a couple uses, and the insulation is gone. The thermistor wires short out, and you get a nonsense reading. This problem seems to be true of all units of this type, similar complaints are registered on units made by Weber and Oregon Scientific. They all seem to be using the same probe, and it's junk. The company will honor their one-year warranty, but you have to ship the unit back to them at your expense, so it's hardly a great deal. Don't waste your time or money on anything that has a probe like this one.
But you get what you pay for. I'm sure for just a regular audio setup, this plug style adaptor would be ideal. As it stands I feel ever so slightly misled by the product photos. I was really looking forward to a cord style adaptor but instead received the straight plug in type that does not fit flush with my phone.It works, but only mono sound. There is a stationary "sweet spot" that I can find to get the stereo sound to work...But to much hassle. All in all I'm just going to go back to the two cell setup I had previously until I find a better cable in store.
First, the overall length of both cords combined that make up this Replacement AC Adaptor is 4 feet shorter than the HP factory original cords. This required me to buy an additional EXTENSION CORD in order to use this product.Second, the adaptor box gets "firecracker" hot compared to the original.Third, when plugged in to the wall outlet and disconnected from the PC and reconnected back onto the PC, the PC will not recognize it and the PC power light flashes until the adaptor is unplugged from the wall outlet and allowed to drain its stored power for 60 seconds. Then when plugged back into the wall outlet the PC will recognize the adaptor and take its power. This was never an issue with the HP factory original adaptor.However, the price I paid was nice, at $15. And the product was deliver in new/unused condition.
I bought this radio a few years ago. I never liked it. I used it very little due to its poor reception and poor controls. I recently sold it pratically brand new for $100. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews. This radio is not what others claims to be. It has very poor reception on all bands. The display window is tiny. The light is dim and cheap looking. The design and technology on this item is not good. If you want the very best you can get, buy the Sangean 909X. Check out my review on the Sangean. I recently posted it on Amazon. If you find the Sangean too expensive, anything from CCradio is good too. Forget about this one. Sure, it is Made in Japan, but not even that can save it! You've been warned!
Don't buy this,you may want to get the one from ATi or others.Installation is a nightmare.Driver is not working, Tech support is useless.Very bad picture quality that you would not like it.
worked the 1st time ... and not since the 2nd time...I am going to return this product.
It is not what I wanted from a fax machine.It took me a long time before it worked.Wouldn't recommend to a friend.
BEWARE! This product does not work with Mac OS X 10.2 or later. The software included with the product will launch okay, but it will NOT recognize any Olympus Digital Voice Recorder that you plug into your Macintosh. Even if you get the updated software off of Olympus' website, it STILL does not work. [...] Basically, if you want to get your digital voice files onto your Mac, you're out of luck with this product. Shame on Olympus for not fully supporting the Mac community. (Plus, the audio quality on this device isn't that stellar either -- I got better quality out of a 10-year old cassette tape recorder.)
The HP iPAQ 5915 is a misbegotten hybrid of multiple bad systems. The ONLY place it shines is in the navigational software functionality. All else is garbage.HP's links to Windows and TomTom are not streamlined, meaning the device frequently conflicts with software provided by one or the other manufacturers. Updates and additions require frequent rebooting and shutting down of "services" before the device can be activated.Finally, Windows Mobile is arcane, poorly mixed and with a lousy UI. What else can you say about software that makes you descend multiple menu trees just to set up USB or wireless syncing?!? Then, of course, it doesn't work, often without any indication as to why.Do not buy.
I bought this player for my wife to use while exercising. It started having problems after about 95 days (after the warranty was over). I upgraded the firmware and the unit completely died. Support quoted me $175 to fix the unit. That price is $20 more than I paid for it new! My old Archos Jukebox 20 has been going for over 3 years without a single problem. The Rio Nitrus is a piece of junk! Spend your money on an Archos or an IPod instead!
If been through a bunch of headphones, as I seem to be rough on them as I work out. The sound is like listening through toilet paper tubes. they have to be set in your ear just right in order to work, and after using them three times the connection from the cord to the jack broke. Dont waste your time on these
I purchased a new (not a refurbished) 30-gig ZUNE as a gift for my wife. On receiving the new Zune we tried to charge and play it - it never worked. After several lengthy calls to Microsoft for their assistance we were informed the device is defective and to send it in for either repair or replacement. MS had sent a box with which to send the device to their repair or replacement shop. After being gone for a good period of time it was returned to us. On opening the original return package we noticed the device was replaced with a refurbished unit. I had purchased a new device however I received a rebuilt one - likely with a used hard drive, screen and battery, and whatever repairs there were to make it work. There is no way of telling how old the device is. Had I wanted to originally economize I would have bought a refurb'ed unit. After several lengthy phone calls to MS and talking to ten different people we were told it is their practice to replace defective units with refurbished units. We were not told this before sending it back. Be aware of this when returning your device for repairs - you may likely get a rebuilt one and yours refurbished for someone else. Fortunate for us we purchased this ZUNE from Amazon who replaced it on hearing of our plight - Amazon is the place to shop for nearly all your wants/needs. S.D.
Well...I know I would regret it and I did. I got myself a Zune and it's going back tomorrow. I wanted to like the Zune because I think Apple needs a nemisis. (competition is good as the saying goes) But, the product feels like a prototype. I placed the Zune next to my IPod. The Ipod looks sleek and elegant and the Zune looks like it's ugly cousin. It's bigger, heavier and chunky.OK! So it has wireless but so what. How many Zune are you going to find out there. Let's say you want to use it to tape a lecture or a meeting and you want to pass it along with your Zune buddy. Well that lecture or anything you created also dies in 3 play or 3 days. And let's say you play 30 seconds of the song and decide to stop, well counts as 1 play.The Big screen...Well the screen is bigger but the resolution is the same. The test shot I did didn't look good and the album covers look fuzzier and not as crisp as it did not IPod.13 hour battery life is not true. If you want 13 hour battery life you have to listen to in default volume and play the same album over and over and turn off the wireless.It may have an OK interface and the guest sync is good but if you are in the market for a MP3 player, don't go for the Zune. While it has feature Ipod doesn't you won't be sharing anything with anybody because they are not going to be popular. There aren't that many songs, the marketplace doesn't have podcast, tv shows, video and host of other things you can get from Itunes.In short if you really want a MS product wait for the 4th generation and maybe then you should get it.
I ordered this tv, and did not realize I would be getting a terrible experience with delivery. Amazon uses a third party to set it up in your house. After I found this out, I thought it might not be too bad, but they never delivered the product. I got a call more than a week after ordering informing me I would be contacted soon to arrange a delivery. Well they never called back, and after nearly 2 weeks I got fed up. It was 4 days after the delivery estimate and 3 weeks after I ordered. I had to call and cancel the order. Now I will not get credit for the the visa payment I already made until this delivery agency returns the TV to Amazon. Meanwhile I can not buy another tv with regular delivery until I get my refund.Buyer Beware, do not use amazon's white glove service, it is not worth the risk.
A sloppy piece of engineering- The expansion module cover keeps slipping off, specially if you wear the Visor on a holster - The batteries drain like a leaky tap - The screen corners are poor - I changed the batteries, and lost ALL the data and new applications that I had! - The machine is thick and bulky - looks like it needs to go on a dietNet net: You would be better off with a pen and paper diary than this clunky piece of plastic! Welcome ye pretender!
I don't appreciate at all the fact that it was NOT disclosed before the purchase that the product was made in China. I thought it was made here.I will not order ANYMORE from Amazon because of this.
Before buying the Samsung DLP sets do a little research on the problems with the light engines. Ours has been out for a month and they can not find parts to fix it. Samsungs customer service is horrible. When they work, they are great sets, but replacing a $1200 part that was not built properly will ruin your experience. We are lucky and ours had failed the first time under warranty. We are hoping they have the problem fixed, but make sure you ask questions about this issue and get an extended warranty.
Not sure why sellers asking such big price on this trackball - it really costs like $15 and even less for make. It is made from the cheapest possible materials. I have purchased it for $20-25 year ago.I'm really disappointed with quality of buttons in this mouse - never thought that Logitech will start to use such awful cheap button modules like Kensington does (my previous was Kensington mouse) in this mouse (Logitech using better buttons only in much more expensive mouses) - after year of use the left one button which is most important starts to making two clicks simultaneously...The wheel-button here is also the cheapest possible which you can find on any chinese $1-5 mouse - it's clanky, loud and impossible to use for precise moving pages. Better ones wheel-buttons Logitech as usual use only in much more expensive models.The problem with trackball here - it can be used only as ordinary mouse movements - i mean fast movements - it's good for games, but for example - draw with this mouse is impossible as hell - especially impossible working in Photoshop - very cheap and bad optical sensor or i think the problem is in very big dots on the ball - it can handle fast movements, but precise movements - no-no. And Logitech could do here a very good trackball if would use here a much better optical sensor and smaller dots on the ball. Even Apple multitouch trackpad is 2-3- times better in handle precise movements than this trackball - which is in fact an ordinary cheap mouse.
It would be easy enough to forgive Panasonic for the poorly thought out and implemented user interface if the unit had continued functioning for years and years, like my other Panasonic devices. I have an 11 year old TV, a 7 year old DVD player and among my audio gear, a 20 year old CD player and a 25 year old boombox. Over the years I've had very good luck with my Panasonic and Technics electronics.Until now. I had this unit 4 months. I used it to convert 3 short VHS tapes to DVD, and had just started recording the evening news to DVD-RAM.I have young children and never can catch the news when it's on. And I do not yet have a TiVo. In total I had made 12 recordings when the DVD drive died. In the middle of recording it ejected the disc and indicated that it needed to reboot. I rebooted it, and then again and eventually unplugged it. After 24 hrs I powered it up again but it would no longer read any disc.Luckily it was still under warranty and went back to Panasonic for repair.I realize that most of the DVD drive assemblies made today are of poor quality but I had much high expectations for Panasonic. For half the price of this unit I could have purchased an El Cheapo unit and wouldn't have been surprised or disappointed if it would have failed in the first year.I realize that Panasonic has a replacement for this unit which now has an ATSC tuner, which would be great to have. If I ever get this unit back from Panasonic I will probably sell it on Amazon Marketplace as a refurbished unit (because it will be) and get a newer OPPO with an ATSC tuner.
Ordered this based on recommendation by someone in the Iriver Forum for transferring pictures from a digital camera to a portable hard drive mp3 device. I own the Nikon 4500 and an Iriver H340 and when I travel I want to download pictures from the SD card in the camera to the hard drive, then reuse the SD picture storage card - as opposed to carrying a bunch of the storage cards. In Oct. 2004 I confidently and foolishly purchased from Amazon this Syncbox. The Forum had stated the device as made by Macally and before purchase I phoned Macally in California and made inquiries. The company was in process of upgrading the device to one with a readable screen and had a picture of the future device on their webside (macally dot com). I informed the tech staff person about my needs and equipment and was given the go ahead. Bought this device here, got it, read the manual, connected the Syncbox between the camera and hard drive as directed, and lo! the Syncbox just did not function as expected. My camera contained numerous photos and the Syncbox just did not transfer the pictures. I finally got it to transfer folders from the camera to my HDD, however only the folder names transferred. Meaning the folders had nothing in them! leaving the pics on the other side. What a waste of my time, cash and efforts. I promptly printed AMAZON's RETURN LABEL - and lo! again - Amazon send email of receipt of the device and CHARGED ME $13 (yes thirteen dollars) in postage. At the Post Office I could have returned the device for less than three dollars. Talk about double jeopardy. Burned twice. Oh well. I can take my own advice in the future. Beware items without excellent reviews and beware Amazon's return labels. Happy holidays!
You have this bulky box radio, with sharp edges, and NO handle to carry it by! AND, somehow the engineers didn't even consider adding a telescoping antenna for FM reception. Furthermore, its AM reception, when I last tried it, STUNK! Couldn't even provide some legs for it, so it can be used on a carpeted floor (like MINE)...or at least the instructions tell you you shouldn't. Bose's sound quality is probably just as good, however. So far it's just been sitting in the box it came in, for a few months. Keep telling myself that I must take it out and try it again, but I doubt I'll get any better results from it now then when I first eagerly took it out of its box. :( Furthermore, GE Super Radios (not sure they make them anymore, unfortunately) get FAR better AM reception. I must admit, however, that the sound IS superb when a signal comes in clearly. Otherwise, was much disappointed, though wasn't quite sure whether to rate it a 2 OR 3, the latter being based, of course, on the superior sound quality.
This pair worked great once I put the transmitter far away from my wireless internet. However, I then looked for a second receiver, and only then realized that Creative has stopped selling the transmitter / receiver combo, or the receiver by itself. Look for it on Creative's website yourself if you don't believe me. There is another creative wireless receiver that Creative is selling, but it is not X-mod, so does not work with this transmitter. So if you only need one pair, and don't mind throwing the whole thing away if the one receiver breaks, then go for it. Otherwise, I suggest going with something that a manufacturer is still supporting. I am happy for Amazon's return policy.
Ok, I bought this for $103 for Christmas at the end of 2005. The second day I experienced problems, like it shutting off by itself. It also ate up all the batteries. Then I got rechargeable batteries, but those were "killed" by the camera within a few months. The camera's pictures can be good, ok, or HORRIBLE. The pictures are easily shaken and the video "sucks." You can't see a thing in a video unless you literally have a flashlight shining light behind you. It is also quite fat and may even loose pictures from the memory on its own. In October 2006 I also experienced a new problem: When taking pictures outdoors the pictures come out completely white. Now it is December 25, 2006, exactly one year after I opened the package, and the LCD screen turns black by itself after some while. The picture quality is horrible and so is everything else. You could say that it "literally" lasted me a year, but it lost all the pleasures (if there were any to begin with) within the first two months, or so. Please don't waste your money...this completely ruins my opinion on HP...get a nice Kodak or Nikon or anything else than the HPE317.
The black cartridge did not print evenly. My printer wouldn't read the color cartridge. I have used refurbished or refilled ink before but I have never had this problem. I would not recommend purchasing these.
This Coby product arrived defective: power would come on but unit would not function. Otherwise, Coby products are great and this unit would have had great "bang for the buck". In fact, after reading the manual I have to say that this product would have been too advanced for this user.
The thermometer and timer appear to work fine, but the range of the transmitter limits the receiver to about 10 feet. That makes the remote feature almost useless. First, I tried the batteries that come with the device; then I changed them for fresh new cells, suspecting the batteries were weak, but that didn't improve the transmission range. I gave the unit one star as a remote monitor. It would deserve four or five stars if it were really useable as a remote monitor.
Tried the SanDisk reader on a new HP and the computer would not find it. Next tried in on a brand new Gateway 750 MHz, Windows '98. This computer does not like it. The reader constantly locks up the entire computer. Found the serial cable to be much more reliable than this horrible piece of equipment.
As sleek as this machine looks, I have had horrendous installation problems on 2 new notebook computers. I tried installing the software on 2 new laptops - IBM Thinkpad and Dell Inspiron. As you can imagine, these notebooks have lots of Memory and Hard Disk space - 512 MB RAM and 40 GB, Intel Pentium M, USB 2.0,Win XP Pro. But I had no success. I was on HP technical support for more than 4 hours and they were not able to figure it out either. Now, I am a reasonably techie person myself. So I can vouch for the fact that the tech support engineers tried everything that they knew. We uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times. The engineers were patient and knew their stuff, but they were not able to diagnose the problem. We updates the BIOS, host controllers and reinstalled USB drivers, just did not work.. Final solution that they provided was to reinstall windows.I am planning on returning this printer. As good as this multi-function printer looks, I would advise potential customers to look elsewhere as it does not seem to work well with Windows XP, especially if you have the new Pentium processors..
I don't believe this is a genuine LensPen. This one leaves a residue behind whereas I have a LenPen "micro" Pro and it is brilliant. Also I believe all real LensPens have the brand name on the pocket clip. Still, it's a nice brush for $3.
Le me start by saying this is not a bad MP3 player. In fact, it's quite nice when I'm traveling or sitting around in a quiet place. BUT!!! If that's what you are looking for then buy the SONICblue Rio S10 64 MB MP3 Player and save a few bucks. I have ran, rode a mountain bike, rollerbladed and hiked with the S10 and S30 and the S30 is nothing more than the S10 with a velcro-strap.Why not the S30 for sports? First, it's not water/weather resistant. Sonic could have easily made it so there was a plastic protector over the USB/Head-phone port....which by the way, is on the top of the player so don't sweat with it next to your body or with it on the armband and don't expose to a light mist or rain....it will malfunction!!! Second, the arm band is just a velcro-strap. Got to the dollar store and buy one for the S10. Third, the plastic cover is cumbersome and practically useless. It doesn't protect the player like the thick one that comes with the S10 and it restricts your ability to access volume/menu buttons. Fourth, I changed the equalizer settings and every time I turn it on, the music is muffled until I go back to the equalizer settings menu. That may be a problem with my player.Things that are okay: The earphones are fine, the volume is good, the software is super-user friendly, the music doesn't skip.Summary: Great player if you are into liesure or indoor sports, but if that's the case, go with the lower priced S10. I exchanged the S10 for the S30 ONLY to get a more durable, sport-friendly model and it's definitely not the case.
Be aware! You won't get a "Cables To Go." It's some non-branded cable.I was hoping, at least, it would work with gigabit speed, but iperf reported the same speed as my old Cat5 cable (under 100Mbps) with my gigabit router and Ethernets in my local network!And yes, since it's not shipped by Amazon, you have to pay the return cost.Here is the seller (Amamax) explanation about this cable,"The 100mhmps depends on your internet speed you pay for on a monthly basis""item received was one of our 4 cat 6' branded cables which should be identical to the specs of a CTG maybe better with a thicker inner core of copper"
product is not the same as the picture only one grounding block hole screw picture shows two need to update picture
Same thing happened with me as other customers. I was denied the rebate because of UPC code not sent but I am sure that I sent it !! Otherwise no problems with the product as yet.
Un cordial saludo.Les cuento que compre mi c&aacute;mara HP812 en Amazon.com, me funciono regularmente, y ahora resulta que tiene una falla en el lente y pregunto al centro autorizado de soporte HP en mi pa&iacute;s y me indican que si pueden arreglar la camara con un mantenimiento normal, perfecto!. Sino perder&eacute; mi inversi&oacute;n, por que HP no tiene repuestos para sus c&aacute;maras digitales a nivel mundial. Esto me desconcierta, por que siempre hab&iacute;a confiado en esta marca, tengo muchos productos de ellos, y ahora estoy a punto de perder muchos d&oacute;lares por su culpa.Les recomiendo revisar otras marcas que si tengan un verdadero servicio al cliente, esto no es servicio al cliente, es la comercializaci&oacute;n de c&aacute;maras &quot;desechables&quot;, las vas a tener que cambiar tu c&aacute;mara en 1 o 2 a&ntilde;os. Triste no? para una inversi&oacute;n de tanto dinero.Saludos, espero que te sirva mi experiencia al momento de tomar tu decisi&oacute;n, ahora me tocar&aacute; comprar mi 3 c&aacute;mara (las dos anteriores fueron HP), pero seguro no ser&aacute; HP.
This mini-usb stopped functioning a week after purchase. It's still capable of charging and powering my devices but no longer works with data transfers. Product feels shoddy and the time at which it took to stop working proves that. I would not recommend wasting money on this product.
I'm not really an audiophile. I wasn't looking for the best sound quality, just looking for "good enough" sound quality. On that score, these were fine. What I really wanted was very good noise-cancellation. I work from home (and sometimes at the library), and while these places *should* be quiet, that isn't always the case. One of the 5-star reviewers suggested the noise-cancellation of these headphones was close to that accomplished by a Bose. Well, that just isn't the case. I've compared the two (courtesy of a friend), and the difference is night and day. For $30 I wasn't expecting the same-level of NC, but when I flip the switch, it seems to do almost nothing. Yes, there is a difference (hence the battery is in and working), but the result is underwhelming. It manages to cancel only very low, already near-quiet hums, but that's it.If you want noise-cancellation, buy something else.
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 spent about 6 hours to get this thing working. Repeatedly contacted HP customer service, and was mislead to downloading the wrong software from Dell's website, then was referred to Dell for help. Spent another two hours re-booting and adjusting the BIOS, and still it didn't work.. The USB support software is incompatible with my machine. If you own Dell do yourself a favour and buy something else.
1)alarm is not very loud (so forget about using it as a panic device), 2)often did not pick up signal from transmitter (had to be close to vehicle) so forget using it to locate your car, and 3)design seems dangerous - leads get clamped to car battery but there is nothing keeping the clamps from coming off, causing a short, or worse a fire - yikes!
We have a MAgnavox 32MF337B LCD tv bought in 2007. It worked ok, although the menus are inscrutible and the picture jumps from widescreen to full-screen arbitrarily. However, that was ok until one day it wouldn't turn on. The red 'standby' light would go on, and hitting the power vutton made it green for a few minutes and then it owuld go off. Calls to Magnavox were pointless ("Turn it off for 60 seconds and then turn it back on again""That doesn't work? Ok take it to a service company""We don't know which service companies are in your area." We finally had to buy a new TV.
It broke in 2 days. Poor mechanical integrity. Bad product. Will stay away from products by Lexar.
I've been through 3 headsets recently since purchasing my new phone. Can't discern whether it's the new phone (which works perfectly without a headset) or the product, but be aware it may be the headset. Callers couldn't hear hardly anything I said.
Wow, I feel like we could start some kind of "how we got screwed from Polaroid group". My husband purchased this for me Christmas 05, we installed it sometime in January. The middle part of April (guess what) the screen went black, I, too called and was told 150.00 for a refurb unit and that was all they would do. After checking online and finding out that these units do have trouble, I contacted the BBB on May 1. A week later, I received a phone call from Polaroid stating that they would send a new unit at no cost w/i 10 days. As two weeks go by and I have nothing, I called and was told that they needed the serial number (which I gave) and then I would get the unit. Again nothing (we are now in July). I call again and was told that I was lying as they did not have any phone records of anyone ever speaking to me. I asked to talk to a Supervisor and was told one would call me back (this never happened). I decided to place another complaint and do more research online and with the stores and I found that most if not all of this product had the same problem.Late October, I reached Polaroid again and explained that after researching that I would not stand for this as it was not me or my unit but their problem. I was told to send the unit back to them (shipping at my expense) and they would replace it as they know there are issues and they were so sorry that I was handed the runaround. I mailed my unit on November 4th and was told I would get a new unit in 10-14 business days. Well, when I did not receive anything, I called and was told that the computers were down (I did have my unit tracked and insured and they did receive it on November 6). When I called the next day, I was told that they were backordered and it would be 30-45 days. I stated this was unacceptable as this was a 5 month situation and now I have nothing. I was told a supervisor will call (not yet). I called again and was told that they would send me out another unit right away and I would receive it in 10-14 business days. I plan on calling again today as now they have my broken unit and I paid 17.00 to ship it. They should be ashamed of themselves. I plan on calling a news channel or checking with a lawyer if this is not resolved by weeks end.
Some of these reviewers are right - this is a good starting poing for Microsoft and Zune. However when you are paying over $200 for a music player plus even more for music downloads, you don't want it just to be a good "start." I want a device that is worth the money you pay for it.Both the software and Zune are awesome - when they work...but that is only about 5% of the time. Like Vista, there are so many bugs and errors going on that you spend more time fixing problems and trying to get a hold of customer service people that you can actually understand than you do actually using the device. I am not exagerating when I tell you it is a weekly process for me just to keep the piece of junk working.Don't think that those with the 2nd generation have it any better - they are dealing with the same issues that I do with the 1st generation. Maybe by the time the 3rd generation rolls around it will be worth the money - not that I would spend any more money on anything Microsoft. My advice - go with the ipod I sure wish I had.
BAD SOUND QUALITY. ALWAYS HAVE TO ROTATE THE CABLES, ADJUST IT AND THEN THE SOUND COMES TO ALL THE SPEAKERS
I tried using these from my basement stereo with the speakers placed on my back patio (about 80 feet away) and they get no signal. I've also tried these in my kitchen, directly above my stereo but they still have trouble getting a signal and you can hear static when music is playing.These might be fine if they were in the same room as the receiver but the stated capabilities of 150 feet and zero line of site limitations are an exaggeration
I put this memory in a new computer I was building. Computer would restart while I was installing software - what a pain... Tested the memory with Memtest.. Tested OK. Tested CPU.. Tested OK. Went to local computer store bought new memory and installed it. Computer has run fine ever since.Returned the defective memory to Amazon. OCZ memory is built by Kingston. So just be aware, you might get some bad memory if you buy this.
I have had this camera for almost two years now...just after the one-year mark (when warranty expired!) it started having problems. Before then it was great. Small, nice LCD, strong zoom, easy to use, nice video. I never tried it for digital snapshots, though.Problems started at the worst possible time...trip to Brazil half for vacation and half to document my wife philanthropic work that she is doing (and starting a nonprofit org). For no apparent reason, as we were in a drought, the "DEW" warning kept going off and not allowing any use of camera. After days of frustration, we just gave up on it.Back in the states, weeks later the DEW problem seemed to have gone away but then the camera started eating the video-tape!!So, I bought a new tape....and, guess, what? The "DEW" indicator goes off again -- at my kids TaeKwonDo testing for Black Belt!Ironic how you save a couple bucks shopping around for a value product and then realize you have lost priceless memories due to poor engineering/manufacturing....I am now using our 10-year old Sony videotape camcorder...big but RELIABLE.I'm going to try soldering the DEW problem per other review...pathetic that consumers are soldering Japanese camcorders!update: GUESS WHAT? I called Sharp USA and complained to Tech Support and they transferred me to Customer Service who knew immediately about this issue and they told me to send it in to the repair facility and they would issue a special approval for a free repair even though i have owned it beyond the 1-year warrany period...they said they'd pay for labor & materials,..i only have to pay for shipping. I am satisfied.
Works as intended, but Logitech says in manuals to expect 4 months of battery life from mouse. I'v owned product for about 6 months and changed the mouse batteries 3 times so far, less than 2 months per change. Not very "green". Listen, I can afford the batteries, but--call me deluded--I expect more. Logitech has work to do ...
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).
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..
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
Very cheaply made. Do not buy these cables if they are going to be moving around a lot. Started to short out a week after I received them.
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.
This item is far too "universal" to be worthwhile. Even with all the configuration options, it did not fit my '90 Miata properly. I would recommend Crutchfield for this type of application as they always provide a guaranteed fit for your vehicle.
If there are ZERO or MINUS, I will give that instead of 1 star.Trust me, never buy lenmar batteries. They are tollay trash. You fully charged them on monday for wednesday's party. When youput batteries in your camera, they are totally empty, totally empty... just like you put wood in camera. If you like to wastmony and time, buy it!!!Just threw mine, I charged 12 of 24. One of them is bad obviously and can not be charged at all.
I bought 2 of these and both of them crash my computer after a few minutes of starting up. I never had this problem with my old memory. I returned it and bought Mushkin instead. PNY has some serious QA or compatability issues.
This cable will not perform the same as its round twisted pair counter parts.It's a cool idea, but should not be labeled CAT6 since it will not perform at gigabit speeds.
I don't know how others are finding the battery and charge kit. But after a week the battery stopped taking a charge. Other than the cord the thing is worthless.
How can you sell a high-tech consumer product in September 2007 and don't have support for Windows Vista? According to a forum page on their website, Linksys has promised to have the driver released soon. I talked to their chatline today, and they told me the driver was going to be released soon. Since the forum page starts to mention "soon" back in February, I don't really trust that the drivers will be available soon.
This stick was good on two lenses: it cleaned them really good. After that, it was good for nothing else but making lenses even dirtier. I would not recomend it at all. To me it was a waste of money.
I bought this camera specifically for a trip to Disneyland. This camera had all the nice features I wanted for my price range, and I did get some good videos on my trip. However, the frustrations afterwards were so severe that I almost wish I hadn't gotten it. PIXELA: The included Pixela software for viewing images on a PC is horrible. All images I've seen and captured so far with that software have been horrible quality, full of large pixels, often so dark that they're indiscernable, the still shots are the size and quality of webcam pictures (i.e., horrible), the video stammers, and the number and size of downloads is surprisingly limited. When I called back to the store twice to complain, they kept asking "Doesn't your model have a memory post?" No. Apparently this is the...model that doesn't. When I called into Sony to ask why my darker stills were viewable on TV but completely black when viewed through Pixela, they couldn't even answer my question. When I asked why I was getting BMP formatted images instead of JPG images, they said, "Oh, your model doesn't have a memory post." Because of this, I have to run an additional piece of software I got elsewhere to convert the format of every captured image. I was highly tempted to return the camera, except that it took so long to be able to figure out how to install and use the software that I passed the return deadline. Pixela will not install correctly if you don't have an audio driver loaded or if you connect the USB cable too early. When running Pixela, if you get the order of the operations wrong (USB connect, camera on, run Pixela), Pixela will lock up so completely that there is no alternative other than to reboot your computer. The manual describes only Pixela and never hints that other software will work better with this camera; it was only by accident while reading customer reviews I learned that supposedly Microsoft Moviemaker will also work, and work better... Except that I can't find where to purchase it, and it's likely to be a heavy extra expense just to try to circumvent Sony's existing weaknesses. The only alternative for me was to do direct DV-to-VHS transfers, except that a rainbow noise problem occurs on video whenever there are overlapped recordings. I finally learned that this noise problem is due to lack of a flying erase head on my VCR, but when I attempted to purchase a new VCR to circumvent this problem, I learned that VCRs with flying erase heads are no longer made, since manufacturers are pushing DVD technology instead. Bottom line: If you don't also buy Firewire and additional video software, forget about making decent compilations of your footage. AUTOFOCUS: My footage of dark rides was full of alternating blurs since (like most digital cameras) autofocus has trouble on dark scenes, and there were several spans of at least 15 seconds where the autofocus could not focus at all. ERGONOMICS: The ergonomics is poorly done. While filming one show I had to fumble around in the dark to try to find the Nightshot switch, and as I did, I accidentally hit the color slow shutter button next to it (that I never even heard of), and the camera started freaking out and I couldn't get it to recover for several seconds, thereby ruining my live footage. Similarly, the on-off lock button is right next to the record button, and several times when attempting to rock the button to "off," I unknowingly hit the record button, as I discovered only afterwards when I saw all the error footage of the pavement between my intended scenes. Also, the lens cap continually falls off the side clip that is supposed to hold it out of the way. MANUAL: The manual is badly organized, unnumbered, incomplete, and impossible to understand in parts, unless accompanied by brute force experimentation. For example, I got a warning announcement to turn off the light on my camera on one ride, even though I had no lights on: what the manual didn't say is that the Nightshot option turns on an invisible but strong infrared light on the camera, which the infrared monitor cameras at Disneyland detected. Similarly, I found no mention whatsoever of "Firewire" in the manual, so I assumed the camera was incapable of Firewire connection. It wasn't until my 2nd complaint visit to the store that they pointed out an unmarked Firewire port, and told me for another [money] I could install a Firewire card on my PC... Except that I'd probably also want to upgrade my already large RAM and hard drive. It wasn't until I called into Sony that they told me that the i.Link cable mentioned in the manual is Sony's version of Firewire. The title creator is also poorly described. The manual never described how to use their editor in the section where I needed to create a customized title: I had to go through an elaborate example in an earlier, unrelated section. No general diagram or algorithm. SUMMARY: I've been filing complaints about this camera ever since I bought it 8 months ago, and now it's broken down and in the shop (a tape label seems to have partly come off and interfered with something). Daytime videos from this camera work very well if you watch them only on a TV, but anything dealing with a PC or still shots with this camera is so incredibly bad that I would recommend against anyone buying it. I ended up having to buy a second digital camera at twice the price just to get quality still shots. I recommend buying some other camcorder with a memory post and Firewire capability with non-Pixela software instead of this thing.
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.
WorkED fantastically with XP for 1 day. After that...worked intermittently with XP after may software repairs and re-installs. Absolutely, positively, not Vista compliant in any mode or manner.
I bought this product yesterday and it was supposed to install in 10 minutes but it took over three hours calling the tech support and talking with someone who could hardly speak English!. I am very dissatisfied with this product because instead of automatically being installed I had to change all the IP Address, Sub Net etc manually. I think a $20 router would do better. I also had an older version of D-Link that stopped working within 6 months. So I am all done with D-Link and would never even look at their products.
This hair dryer worked well for a few weeks, and I was impressed with the speed I could dry my hair and the softness from the Ionic stuff. However, after a few weeks of use it broke. It over-heated and then the off switch wouldn't work, so whenever it was plugged in, it was on! Very disappointed, as I was enjoying my new dryer!
What a dissapointment. No improvement over old rabbit ear antenna in use. A waste of money for me !!!
I would recommend against buying this device. Just got mine in the mail today, plugged my keyboard in through it, and found the keyboard unusable due to garbage data getting output to the terminal. Had a similar experience when running my mouse through it (random movement, click detection, etc).
FOLLOW UP: 1-15-2010After 2 years of use (about 4 times a month), the plastic gear shaft that plugs into the main mechanism was never properly snug. So, it stripped out and as well, the area where the shaft is inserted into is also stripped, i.e., both the base mechanism and grater holder are stripped.Maybe the plastic used is too soft?So, anyway, can't use it at all and there is no way to repair it. Definitely not as solidly made as the ones 2 plus decades ago. Big waste of money. Bought many new graters and no way to use them unless I buy a completely new machine. Do not want to waste my money on a new one. Will buy a food processor instead.=========================================ORIGINAL REVIEW:Needs a Second Size GraterGood old Salad Shooter. Got a cordless one back in the mid-80s and loved it, but they stopped making the battery piece for it and mine died. Should have bought the one with the cord, so I could still use it.With the Professional version, the blades and feeding shoot are bigger and wider than the basic Salad Shooter, but sadly, there is only one grating blade and it grates in thick results. So, you have to go to [...] to order variable grater sizes.No fine grating here. That's good for carrots (FYI, celery does NOT grate well in this -- it clogs horribly, use a different blade), but if you want your parmesan delicate, you will need to then put it in a food processor to pulverize it to powder. No in-between solution for thin, grated cheese.Kind of defeats my main purpose of the shooter. Would have preferred to see 2 types of grating blades in the package.Easy clean up (except be warned, when you grate cheese a good dollop is left behind the twist-on ring and in the bottom of the shoot). A little clumsy getting the unit to snap together. The old basic Shooter was easier to lock and load.Otherwise, seems to be a strong tool (it's a bit loud) -- had it about 3 months; so far so good.
Summary: Kingston Class 6 (6MB/s) card being sold at barely Class 4 (4MB/s) performance, yet it still can't keep up with the real-world performance that an older Panasonic Class 4 SDHC can deliver. I rarely ever leave reviews, but when a major brand misrepresents..Bottom Line: I am requesting a refund, thank you Amazon! I will also never pay a premium for Kingston memory for my cameras, workstations, or servers, nor would I recommend it to my friends or even strangers! The performance is probably not noticeable in non-streaming applications and smaller digital cameras, so mileage may vary.Real World: I bought this card for a new handheld Aiptek 1080P GVS video camera and all was perfect at 720P 60fps, then I switched it to 1080P and kept getting an error with the camera stating "slow memory card" within 1-2 seconds of recording.The camera requirements is only for Class 4, but is compatible with Class 6, I purchased the Class 6 for the extra performance and as a good solid baseline performance against a future generic brand 32GB card purchase.So I went and found the biggest SDHC card I could find from an old camera, a Panasonic 2GB Class 4, and the camera worked perfectly, swapped back and forth, did a format on the Kingston, same results every time.So I downloaded H2testw which is primarily a capacity test, but also reports sustained read/write performance. I tested both cards on a Windows system in the camera using the USB cable with the only variable being the SDHC card itself.To summarize the Kingston website - SDHC cards can be rated different ways by different manufacturers, but a class 4 is supposed to be at least 4MB/s, and a class 6 is at least 6 MB/s. The rating can be based on write speed, read speed which is typically faster than write speed, or some combination referred to as transfer rate. Kingston states that their ratings are based on write performance.So here are the results which runs for several minutes since it also verifies capacity:Kingston 4GB Class 6Warning: Only 3846 of 3850 MByte tested.Test finished without errors.You can now delete the test files *.h2w or verify them again.Writing speed: 3.58 MByte/sReading speed: 6.50 MByte/sH2testw v1.4Panasonic 2GB Class 4Warning: Only 1834 of 1921 MByte tested.Test finished without errors.You can now delete the test files *.h2w or verify them again.Writing speed: 3.36 MByte/sReading speed: 6.22 MByte/sH2testw v1.4I also tested a micro SD 8GB sandisk card from my cell phone that went at 16.1 MB/S writes, 18.3 MB/S reads.So the difference is that the Kingston is only 6% faster on writes, and 4% faster on reads against a chip where it should be at least 50% faster. I never considered Panasonic a leading brand, let alone the #1 perceived brand.The bigger difference is that even though overall performance is really about the same, the minimum write performance must be much lower than the average in order to cause a recording error with the camera.As another reviewer said, the Kingston brand is not what it used to be..
I found that this switch gets pretty hot, and turns it self off every couple days, after working fine for a couple months. If I unplug it, let it cool, and then plug it back in, it works for a couple more days. I have not tried netgear support yet to return it, or otherwise troubleshoot.
Unreasonable ink consumption, regular messages of ink needs which prevent use until changes are made, and 3 minutes of settings required to make a copy of an 8 1/2 x 11 original onto plain paper make this an unacceptable product in my opinion. It produces an excellent photo, interestingly better from computer hard drive than directly from chip using extra cost XD to CF adapter. Will not function if one of the 2 black cartridges are low. I use another printer for routine printing from computer, and regret getting rid of my old printer which had copying capability when I purchased the MP500. Cannot recommend for anything except photos. Would not purchase again.
I use this thermometer quite frequently for both the BBQ and smoker, and as far as temp reading go it mine shows a 2-3 degree separation between the probes in my kitchen before it touches the meat or grill. Now that should not happen. I also miss the the meat temperature guide on the lower priced versions, this made it easier to see that you hit your temp. So I am chucking this and ordered the lower cost version the Maverick Remote-Check ET-7 Wireless Thermometer with 2 Probes. Easier to use and cost's less.
First all I wish I would have read some of these reviews after receiving the DRX9200 as a gift. Anyway from the start the machine displayed issues, for instance...it is always freaking hot; I mean burn your hand hot. After it is plugged in for a week or so it fails to turn on. It does seem to work once it cools off, but after a week, forget it. Playback of DVDs at first was fine, but soon after a month or so some disks were not recognized and it started making loud fan noises. I did not use the recording feature for the first few months, and then when I tried it skipped often and only recorded about half the show I was trying to record. I decided to call customer service and was told of the reset procedure and to clean the lens. Once powered down it seemed to recover though it's very temporary. Another call to customer service led me to where I am today. I have to spend 80.00 to have it repaired under the parts only portion of the warranty. I would NOTTTTT recommend this unit to anyone. If I could have rated it in negative stars I would have. There is nothing good about this unit except for maybe a paper weight or maybe a tray to hold up my dog's bowl...if it would work as a boat anchor I would gladly throw it into the water, but with the quality Apex has I would probably be putting my boat into jeopardy.
After all the grand reviews, I had really high hopes and expectations for these. Unfortunately, they have all the depth of a 1970 transistor radio. I may have received the lemon pair but who wants to buy them again hoping for a better sounding ear bud? Don't waste your time is my advice. Find a genuinely well made ear bud.
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.
It did not meet my needs. It was too big for how I wanted to use it.I just order the wrong side. Sorry about that.
Yep, people weren't kidding. After a few sheets were printer, the cartridge error mentioned here so many times happened. But hey, for $5 you might get lucky.
I used to own a lot of Logitech products. But after this one, I'll probably consider two or three times before I purchase it again. The volume was not that high, and the material isn't that great. but I guess you pay for what you get.. the only nice things was the design of the earset. I can't use the microphone, because I have to shout for the other person on the other line to hear me. does the quality diminish after 2007 or something??
I should have learned from their (...) printer I had, but I bought this thing at compusa for 150.00 last year, They are way overpriced here on this thing. Ok, lets see, flash is way way weak, you cannot take pictures at night even with some light, it eats batteries constantly, not even one days use! even when its off in storage, take the batteries out! and the window on the back quit displaying pictures after taking them recently. Not that it mattered you cant tell what ya got from that lil window no-how. Oh and a SERIAL port connection??!! o no! hell no! get something with USB, this serial doesnt work anymore!! and was slow as molasses, but I cannot get it to work anymore. Dissapointing even for 150! Hewlett Packard is (...) (...) (...)!!! never gonna buy their (...) again - dont you!
I bought three of those cable, bad deal. The price is great but very bad stuff, i don't understand how they can sell this garbage.When i received the box, one was damaged already, the second one, the top of the cable got stuck at the dvd player, so i had to fight to get it out, I am left with only one.Not recommended at all, very poor quality...
This printer came free with my Dell PC. However, the printer is very low quality. I was able to use it occasionally for a few months but once I ran out of cartridge, I could not buy the refill from Office Max or any other place. The only way you can obtain it is by mailorder (cartridge actually costs as much as this printer!!)which can take up to a week. Well, I did not have a week since the paper had to be printed out and submitted the following day. After a while, this printer started screwing up, the paper would get easily jammed or it didn't print straight. I got so frustrated that I repeatedly pounded on this thing with my fist. That did it. It was no longer working and went straight to the thrash can. My advice: Get a better quality printer that's reliable.
I bought this 27 inch dynaflat Samsung in June of 2005. I had been impressed by the picture quality and the perceived value for a relatively low price. Well, as they say, "you get what you pay for." This TV just stopped working. It will not turn on. This TV is no more! It has ceased to be! It's expired and gone to meet its maker! It's a stiff! Bereft of life, it rests in peace! Its metabolic processes are now history! It's off the twig! It's kicked the bucket, it's shuffled off its mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisibile!! THIS IS AN EX-TV!!Samsung informed me that the warranty is up and that all I can do is pay to have it serviced. I've checked around the net and found that other people have had the exact same problem with this model. It just quits working after about a year. WTF!!?? I have a 20 inch Sony Trinitron that I bought in 1994. It has been dropped, knocked over, kicked and had things spilled on it. It still works beautifully. Its really a shame that my 12 year old Sony is built so much better than my 1 year old Samsung. Avoid this TV at all costs!
I bought this SONY dvd player on 02/24/05 and it just died on me on 05/08/05 it's got my new $30 dvd stuck in it. I bought it because i got a new SONY TV and i wanted it all the same name and it looked good.I should have bought the SAMSUNG one don't buy this SONY DVP-NS975V you'll be sorry you did i had a cheap PANASONIC one that played better than this one. This should be recalled i payed $314.97 for this and im sorry i did now now it's a paper weight what junk now i got to look for a new one and it will not be SONY.
This card only lasted 6 months. I tried new drivers with no luck ... Try another brand.
Just got these speakers, unpacked them and tested. Now I am returning them. They work fine as per the other reviews - clear sound, no cracking or hissing. They even work all the way up on the third floor. However, the volume at its max is totally insufficient, the music is not in stereo, and as I walk around, the speakers emit a high pitched beep when I pass through specific areas of the room. Recommendation: if you buy these, buy them as a fill for the bathroom or hallway, not for general listening in a family room, porch or bedroom.** EDIT: In User Manual under Technical Specifications: "Output Power: 2 x 5W". This is also in the product description somewhat cryptically as "(10H x 5W)"
As is customary, I did a ton of research and after much agonizing, ended up with this one. Sent it back within 2 seconds. I really couldn't/wouldn't get used to the split style. And above all, the crappy spacebar was clunky, loud and felt incredibly cheap -- which is ot what I wanted in a quiet keyboard.A waste of time.
I bought this player. After it was installed, I realized right away that it wasn't the right stereo for me. Oh, it sounded just fine and I love the front aux input; however, I couldn't see the lcd screen. If I was driving it at night it was just fine, but it was almost invisible to me if I was driving in the sunlight. The unit does not have a way to increase the brightness on the front LCD display either. Struggling to read the display while driving is a potentially dangerous situation. I exchanged this model for a comparable Kenwood model. I have no complaints now. The Kenwood is very easy to read and it also sounds great in addition to having its own front aux input. I'd skip this model of stereo if I were you.
The overall product works fine except for there is a buzz , which may be from the interference generated from my car, but I have to turn the bass and treble all the way down to try and hide it. I do like having the power port on it so this device does just rob one of my power ports and I did not have any problems with anything not working in it.
I live in a major metro area and the radio stations I listen to are major stations, so it is usually very easy to pick up signal for them. This thing couldn't do it. It got nothing but static.
integrates nicely with ipod unit, but doesnt work. sound quality is very poor. cant listen to static. dont waste your time or money with this unit.
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.
was send broken, so was sent back. Not build good enough to buy another one. Went with a Kenwood amplified box instead. Better quality.
The device was stuck on RX with only static. Could transmit as this would override the RX. It was much smaller than I thought. Also, the mic is pretty cheap. It wasn't that loud on weather channel.
I bought this because it was the cheapest tape deck adapter on Amazon. It performs like it. The cord is thin and feels like I may break it easily. The sound quality is subpar. My cheapo Wal Mart brand adapter sounded great, it was as good through the car speakers as a CD. With this unit, I get static, hissing, pops, and scratchy audio. Also, somehow, the levels are off. I've had to tweak all the settings on my stereo to make my music even passable. I will be replacing this one at my earliest opportunity, and recommend you spend a couple bucks more.
Like others here, I bought the Brother MFC-5840CN because I have Macs and Windows PCs and a network for the whole bunch. I like that the printer installed fine for Mac OS 8.6, OS X 10.3, Windows 98SE, and Windows 2000. I plan to set the big tray as primary and the number one tray to "glossy" so I can have photo paper at the ready. Scanning to the PCs and Macs works great, too. I haven't messed with the fax yet.The multiple tray thing didn't work the way I expected. I set the big tray to "Plain", but setting the default paper to Plain still tries to print in the top tray.When the printer jams or runs out of paper, the error messages don't always tell you what's wrong, it just doesn't print. Or if the paper size isn't set just right; no print and no messages.It also doesn't consistently stay connected on the network.Now after a year and a half, I get "Failed to Init" and I can't do anything to fix it. Black and Yellow don't print well and cleaning doesn't help. I don't think it's worth getting it fixed since it's out of warranty.
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.
Olympus has an outstanding reputation in 35-mm and digital. I had owned an earlier generation Olympus Camedia so I did not hesitate to purchase the D-520 zoom as a pocket camera for quick snaps of our newborn daughter to email the grandparents. Easy to carry in a pant pocket, quality digital pictures, right?WRONG.I have a simple expectation of a camera...point it at an object, push a button, and capture the image. The D-520 only occasionally takes the picture when you push the button, sometimes not responding at all. When you have your infant sitting beside her dog, smiling, both dog and daughter looking at the camera, you have a very limited window of opportunity to snap the shot. The D-520 fails miserably.I have no problems with the quality of the pictures taken, but the response time on the camera between pushing the button and the camera taking the picture is painfully slow. I have missed so many shots, while waiting for the camera to decide that it is ready to take a picture, that I have plan to chuck the whole camera into a landfill somewhere. Worthless digital disaster.My suggestion, get a 35mm and never miss a candid shot again.
I had high hopes for the 12 band Kaito KA1107 analog SW receiver but the radio comes up short. Having owned at one time or another most of the recent Chinese SW offerings (Kaito, Tecsun, Degen) I've been disappointed with most due to electrical problems in most of the models (microprocessors, high battery drain, faulty low voltage cutoff circuits, etc). I've been purchasing mostly analog sets recently to see if I could fare better but results have been mixed.First off on SW the 1107 has considerable MW bleedthrough to the SW bands. The dual conversion circuitry removes most of the howls and whistles that were evident in the $22 Kaito WRX11 but the the image problem is considerable.Secondly the audio is dull and lacks fullness by comparison to the cheaper WRX11 - there is no comparison. Very disappointing.Lastly the WRX11 more sensitive on SW - I hear many more stations with the WRX11.Aside from all the above, the radio has a good quality and feel of construction but it's not a radio I will be listening to much. On the positive side the 1107 is more sensitive on MW and FM though the audio quality does not make this a worthwhile product to my taste.
I've had nothing but trouble from this switch. I'm using Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 v1.0 and Logitech LX7 Cordless Mouse.1. Auto switches when one machine reboots and never switches back. Very annoying when applying patches or installing software that requires a reboot.2. Has an annoying clicking sound each time it auto switches. Turn off both machines and it auto switches constantly between the two machines, apparently looking for one that's active. This really makes the clicking noise annoying.3. Dell Optiplex GX150 cannot detect keyboard when at boot menu while using this switch. This makes booting from CD/DVD impossible because you can never "press any key" to boot from optical drive. Not good if you're trying to install an OS. By the way, Optiplex detects keyboard at boot menu just fine when connected directly.4. Cordless Logitech LX7 mouse wouldn't work connected to this switch. Had to revert to older corded Logitech optical mouse.I ended up throwing this switch out.
As a non-professional user of video equipment, I freely admit to some lack of familiarity with the art, although I have been an amateur photographer for many years and my institute uses professional video equipment. I bought this light box on the recommendation of a DVD program on lighting technique and assumed that it would work easily with my lights and tripods. When I got the package and opened it, I realized that you need another part or bracket to couple the light and the light box. After speaking to the people at Photoflex, I purchased the bracket for another $40 or so. Already this was becoming a much more expensive--not to say complicated--accessory than I had bargained for. Then, to my further consternation, I realized that I needed yet another gizmo to attach the bracket to the light and then something else to attach the light to the tripod. How on Earth did I miss the fine print explaining the scavenger hunt I was getting into? I again consulted with Photoflex who sold me another part and then yet another one. And now, after all of this money and time, I still will need to visit my local hardware store to jerry-rig a solution. My recommendation for anyone is to make sure that you are getting a turnkey system for your specific light. This item comprises nothing more than some canvas material sewed together, some thin white material, some Velcro fasteners, and four metal rods. Definitely not worth the cost for me.
Sure the technical merits of good graphics, etc are a plus but do not garner the poorly thought out product 5 stars. After using KVM's for years I have never had the problems like I have had with this. Other manufacturers manage to use Ctrl keys for their hotkey functions without the problems that this box plagues you with.While this box may have garnered rave reviews from the folks who want to play Linux, etc., I have to say to use this on a primary production machine will eventually drive you nuts. If you are always using constant Ctrl or Shift operations to mass select items you will constantly find that your key press was not registered. In addition, sometimes your mouse will just freeze until you click a button again.Oh well, the same goes for all Linksys products... they are a bit cheaper than what you would normally pay *but* you get what you pay for. Suitable for home or dorm but not for an all day production machine.
I purchased the Coby CA-745 after reading positive reviews... Mine was not so good, the transmitter seemed to work okay but the cable that plugs into the mp3 player/device was bad. The slightest movement caused the device to cut out. In my opinion this thing is made of poor quality. Your better of getting a Monster 300 for the extra couple of bucks and better quality.
My unit did not work at all initially. I was going to just dump it but I decided to try charging it for another 36 hours. At that point, it finally turned on and I was able to listen to music for about 20 minutes before the battery went dead again. Even after recharging, it went dead after an hour or so with the unit turned off! What a nightmare. This was the first product from Amazon that was broken upon arrival. It was not worth the effort to try to return it.
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!
this product does not work the way that they say.If you are running win7 there are no drivers so you will not be able to access this product.
I ordered this to replace an older Phillips adapter that started to go bad. While this does work, it works poorly. The audio quality just isn't there. I have to turn up the volume on my car stereo almost all the way just to get it to a reasonable level. Even then the audio is distorted because the car stereo can only amplify so much before it starts to sound like garbage. The cable on the adapter is very thin so I think that's probably what's causing the problem. The cable on my older adapter was much thicker. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this if you want any sort of audio quality.
After reading a ton of reviews on this keyboard, I decided to purchase one anyway. I got two whole weeks out of it before the "y" key stopped working altogether. Undaunted, I tried another, the second board was slightly better in that all the keys seemed to work... most of the time. The entire board is unresponsive and unreliable. For anyone who types quickly, this is not the keyboard for you. In addition, the lettering on the keys is rapidly disappearing. I love the setup and the feel of this board. Everything I look for except it's usability. If there are any missing "n"'s in this review, you'll understand why.
Not a true wireless thermometer because the range is nothing close to what they advertise. It will not reach 20ft into the house
I was only able to use the CD player once, and could never get it to work after that, then I started having trouble with the radio and finally threw it away!! I wil NEVER order electronics off the internet again!!!
I have had this router since it was originally released. The first few firmware revisions were a little bumpy, but the problems I experienced were sorted out relatively quickly and the router was fast and stable - easily the best router I've owned (and there have been many).Then everything went wrong. Pretty much every firmware release since and including 1.20 has had serious bugs. The router froze with regularity and had to be power cycled. The wireless would restart frequently, temporarily disconnecting all wireless clients. Worse, with firmware 1.31, downgrading to earlier releases is no longer possible. I upgraded to this firmware with the hopes of solving some of the issues that I was having, only to find that it didn't fix the problems and I could no longer revert to 1.11, the last stable version in my experience. Months have passed with no resolution to the freezing issue and those of us who upgraded to 1.3x are stuck with essentially useless devices.So, overall, I have to give this excellent piece of hardware 2 stars because of D-Link's awful recent firmware and support. If it was possible to revert to an older firmware, perhaps I would feel differently, but I have been forced to replace the router with a non-D-Link device as I work from home and need reliable internet connectivity and VOIP.
I purchased this unit to replace one that my customer was using, only to find that I had to buy Belkin cables because standard KVM cable sets do NOT work with this switch. I am awaiting the cables and then I will rate the product function.
The Pros: Great looking, small and compact, easy to use, radio still worksThe Cons: CD player worked fine and then suddenly refused to play anything. If you're looking for a player to use just few times, then I guess this is a good deal. I however would expect to own this player for more than 12 months. It broke almost exactly 12 months from the date of purchase. The player was gently used and still "looks" like new. Too bad the CD player is so poorly made.
I was looking for a an affordable, fairly good, headphone that would also provide some outside sound isolation. I thought this would be the one. Wrong. Here is why:1. The foam "plugs" are not like the ones used by students to study or by construction workers. The foam plugs are of the worst possible quality. Therefore, they are nearly impossible to fit into your ears, and they do not stay in place if you get them into the ears.2. Even if you somehow manage to place them in your ears, they provide very little sound isolation.3. Even if you somehow manage to place them in your ears, they are very uncomfortable.4. Sound quality is as poor.The headphone is essentially a cheap one with a small tube like appendix that is inserted into a hole inside a cheap foam.
The color cartridges work beautifully. However, the black cartridges are not compatible with my Canon S750 and are completely useless. It will be necessary to purchase it from another source. Why they were sent with my order is a mystery. Canon S750 is not listed on the black cartridges as they are on all of the color cartridges.
After reading the other reviews, I thought I was making a good purchase. I couldn't have been more wrong. This is easily the worst performing product I've bought in a long time. Constant static no matter what station I put it on, and every 3rd or 4th song it just stops mid-song. Needless to say, I took my car in to have an iPod jack installed this weekend.
The help assistence for this product is poor. After experimenting with the external 120 GB HDD, I found that it works well if you install the software first and then re-start your computer. next, you have to go to the device manager and manually install drivers for all usb mass storage devices. Next, you have to install a driver for the Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Do not install the Nec PCI to USB enhanced host controller (B1).The next step is to shut down your computer and wait about 8 seconds. Re-start your computer. You may have to go back to the device manager and make some changes on drivers.This 120GH HHD is not for the amateur computer tech and don't expect help from the iomega computer tech. It took me three months to finally get this HHD installed so that it works without any problems.
I was impressed by the value I believed I was receiving over other on-line prices I had found for this camera. When the cameras arrived, they did not include media cards which I assume was part of the reason for the lower price. I find this practive deceptive. When you buy a camera, you assume you are at least being provided what is needed to allow basic functions. I was also promised express delivery on my order due to the amount. Instead of the 2-3 day shipping I was expecting, the order took several days to arrive. I thought I was saving time and money, but probably would have been more satisfied by just going to a local store and purchasing the camera.
I bought this to connect via 1/8" Monster patch cable directly to my CD player. There is a ton of static and line noise introduced when using it this way. If I could give it zero stars, I would! Avoid!!
I bought two of these. They're quick, and they've been reliable electronically, but I bought them to wear my important data around my neck at all times. It seemed nearly ideal for this use, according to the claims.Turns out, no so much. After a few weeks, the cap gets mysteriously looser, and looser, and then still looser, until it's falling off by itself all the time. I switched to the cap that came with the second one, same thing... it was tight for awhile, then started gradually loosening, then falling off. I e-mailed them, they apologized for the problem and sent me two "new and improved" caps in the mail. I was satisfied with the response and had high hopes.Weeks later, the first of the NEW caps was falling off. It takes a long time for them to loosen up, but it seems irreversible. I e-mailed them again, and this time go no response at all.Now I've gone through all four caps. I have three caps that won't stay on at all, and one disappeared permanently. For my purposes I now have two fairly expensive, pretty completely useless thumb drives. Sorry, but without a cap, it's not that durable, and certainly not that water-resistant, and those were supposed to be main virtues of this model.Having a separate cap that's not attached in any way isn't a great design feature anyway, as it's always going to be prone to loss while the drive is plugged in.I won't be buying any more in this line. I would have given it a lower rating, but for all I know, if you don't carry it, or don't carry it all the time, or don't carry it next to your skin, the cap may be fine... but then what's the point of a thumb drive?What a waste- of my money, and apparently of their good electronics.Pity.
I have joined a class action lawsuit against Apple because of how easily the Nano scratches.For those of you who think this lawsuit is stupid, worthless and for those who think the iPod nano is made exactly the same as previous iPods, you're wrong. I suggest to those who believe this to read the filing that these two law firms filed. It suggests that Apple knowingly made these iPods with thinner materials, making them easier to scratch, to lower manufacturing cost. This is why this lawsuit is not stupid or "bull". A company who makes a bad product knowingly should be held accountable!I have five iPods; iPod mini, a 20GB iPod, an iPod shuffle, an iPod U2 Edition, & iPod nano. All of them have gone into my hoodie pocket that contains nothing else (no keys, no pens, paper, etc.). All of them are scratch free except the iPod nano. I bought the iPod nano September 15, 2005 at Best Buy and took it home where I laid the box on my desk. It stayed there until Monday morning where I took it out of the box (for the first time) and loaded all the music I wanted onto it. I was leaving for vacation that day by the way. I put the Nano in my hoodie pocket, with nothing else in there, and left for the bus. A few moments into my trip and I took the Nano out of my soft cotton made hoodie pocket and it was scratched badly enough already that it is hard to see what is on the screen.I feel I, and everyone else who has a scratched iPod nano, am entitled to a new iPod nano from Apple, however, all I really want Apple to do is admit that they have a bad product out there and I want them to fix it for future iPod nanos (which I have no doubt they've already done). Maybe before you commit on a case such as this, you should get off your lazy ass and actually do some reading and research. Not all lawsuits are frivolous!
I bought two of them and they work during a few weeks, i lost the pictures, the surprise of the present and the money, my recommendation don't buy it.
I too have owned this stereo system for a little over 2 1/2 years.PROS: Sound is okay. Cool sleek look... Slim profile.CONS:By far the biggest complaint is the proprietary speaker connections. The speaker wires provided are thin (like a cheap extension cord), EXTREMELY short, and hardwired directly into the back of the speakers. The "loose end" that connects to the main unit has this rectangular plug connection that is not found on any other device I have ever seen or owned. Even if you want to, you can't extend the cable or replace the speakers because the the idiotic speaker end connections. Unless your willing to cut the ends off and take a chance with making 2 splices in the speaker cable. If you want to replace the speakers, that would require 3 splices.Nakamichi website says that they offer speaker cable extensions for this item although I have never seen them offered for sale anywhere. NOBODY sells them and to order them, the site directs you to a non-toll-free phone in Singapore (from the USA) to get details.I am not sure if all Nakamichi stereos have these type of speaker connections but it would be something to look into before buying.Remote is useless as I cannot read the small print under each button. I memorized where the power on/power off and volume up and down buttons are and use them. Other than that, I get up and make changes myself at the unit.All control buttons on the main unit are on the top rear and every button is the same size and shape. I found to even access the buttons, the top of the unit has to be at least 3 inches below eye level if you want to see what you are pressing. The unit is about a foot tall. So if you are of average height for a girl (5'4") you have to place this unit no higher than 4' off the floor to see what you're doing.CD access is from the top so enough clearance (the diameter of a CD plus) has to be provided above the unit. Unit can't be placed in the middle of a bookcase unless shelf above is far enough away.I'm sure these CONS are common among many mini stereo systems, but this one cost so much more $$$$. There just aren't enough PROS to offset the cost. For the price (I bought new for $649), I would have thought these inconveniences would have been worked out.I will most likely be selling mine for a fraction of it's original cost and buy something else that's a little more flexible.
I bought this to replace the DVD player my kids use in the car. They watched a movie at home and it worked great. We were ALL excited it had two sets of headphones. They used it in the car to watch one movie and it worked fine. Then they went to watch another movie and it stopped playing about 10 minutes into the movie. The screen just froze and nothing would work. We changed DVDs and it gave an error message of "Wrong disc". We tried disc after disc and it never worked again. I was going to get the same player again, b/c I really liked it, but upone further reflection, I think I won't buy this one again.
Purchased router and additional antennas to extend range/signal. I wish I could tell you that the add-on was worth it or not, but since I never got it completely installed for wireless, I'll never know. Tech Support read from their script while sitting in a land far far away... She was terrible, could NOT be understood, nor could she understand me that well. So, I asked for a Supv., and she could not understand me well enough to fulfill my request. I thanked her for her attempt.I had read that this was the router to have... well... not for me. I have only been working with computers and communication equipment since 1975 and have never been so frustrated. Easier to set-up a TDM in 75 that attempt to get this jewel to work. Packed it and sent it back... then purchased the dependable Linksys N and it was plug and play. Laptop is located in the pool house about 80 - 100 feet away and signal is Very Good!!Amazon was great about the RMA, so they got to sell the new Linksys.
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.
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
After many days of trying, I sent it back. Even their technical suppport couldn't correct it. My old router was able to connect without any fuss. However, the return to Amazon was easy.
This is the same PC I have. It's not too great. Most of my things don't work. The description says 160GB hard drive, but most of that is system files and fragments. My computer now has only 6GB of space! I'm constantly getting viruses when I go on the internet too. Whenever I delete something, I always find fragments of it and copies in random folders. I seriously suggest a Macintosh.
This is the third replacement battery over several years. This one does not hold charge as long as it should.
I bought two sets of this product about 18 months ago and not ONE of the EIGHT lamps still works. I only used them about 5 times: I left them in the base the rest of the time.TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY
I bought this player about 6 months ago and have had a continuous stream of problems with it ever since. First, the player locked up on me, and they told me it was a software problem. I tried to install the new software on it, but that didn't work so they sent me a new one. A few weeks later, it did it again, except this time I was able to install the new software and get it working, but I had to go to all the trouble of putting my music back on it all over again (which takes a while). Now, once again, the player is not working, and the Rio software on the computer doesn't even recognize the player anymore, so I'm sending it back yet again.When it worked, it was great, but its not worth all the hassle. If I coul do it over again I would definitely NOT buy this player.
Two words - 'Utter Rubbish' - Avoid this product. after about a year of good use, random keys just stopped responding.
My old cassette adapter started having intermittent problems so I started looking for a new one. I figured I'd try this cheap adapter because the model in the local store was $20 which seemed to high. I received it today and the quality is terrible. There is a lot of noise, and the frequency response does not allow for any highs. SO I plugged in my old one, just for comparison, and it's like night and day. Looking at the cassette I can see that my old one had a much larger head than the new one. That's probably the problem. DO yourself a favor and spend the extra $10 for a decent adapter.
They missed telling me that I had to plug the hard drive in to ac power outlet. I was led to believe all I had to do was plug it it into my USB port and I was ready to go. Not as portable as I would like.
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.
Lemmon ProductSamsung has been trying to fix a problem for 3 months- White Spot on the screen- They have not been able to solve it. Even though the product is under guarantee, they do not want to replace it. Amazon told me, we can not do anything about it. If you want to by CD and Books, Amazon is ok. If you want to purchase a real Item, go to Best Buy., they can replace it.
I am assuming that most of the people who gave this item a 5 star rating are either first time buyers or are completely deaf. I bought these to replace my old Microlab speakers which i got for less than half the price but were twice as good. the sound is ok but there are a few annonying problems that i did not expect from a product of this price range. first off, the bass is way to strong coming from the subwoofer and the midrange. second, there is no way of controlling the treble which is a big dissapointment cos if creative had included a treble adjustment knob i could have at least balanced out the sound quality a little bit and i probably would have given these a 3.5 instead of a 2
I'm in a quandry about this product. It is cheaply made, needs major tweaking to get it to work properly (especially on carpet) and is probably going to last you only a year under heavy use. That having been said, there doesn't seem to be anythng on the markat that is comparable, and I ended up buying two. Ultimately I had to shave down the bottoms of the doors (they didn't fit otherwise) and the hinges are crap. The shelves will sag when fully loaded. But it has a great capacity, a thin profile and doors to keep kids out and things looking clean. It might have gotten two stars for these latter features but, I'm sorry, having to plane down the doors on the product is absolutely unacceptable.
The one and only reason I purchased this label printer was for the highly touted Dymo Stamps feature, supposedly giving you the ability to print your own postage stamps onto thermal postage labels for no monthly fee, only the cost of the printer and the thermal label refills. According to the Dymo Stamps website, Dymo Stamps gives you the ability to "Print Exactly the Amount of Postage you Need" and "Eliminate the Need for Costly Postal Meters." What the consumer is not told upfront is that these "precise" amounts of postage can only be in denominations of the Dymo Stamps software's choosing, not any amount you want. In fact, the only postage denominations that can be printed are those already available in stamp form at the post office, basically just your run-of-the-mill $0.39 stamps, $4.05 Priority Mail stamps, and postcard stamps. This software also does not give you the capability to print postage for Parcel Post, Media Mail, or Express Mail, and doesn't allow you to add additional postage for services like insurance or certified mail at all. How this saves you any trouble over buying stamps from the post office is beyond me. Conveniently, you can only overcome all of these limitations by subscribing to Endicia (Dymo Stamps' backbone provider) for a monthly fee. Heck, you can't even go to an office supply store to buy the thermal postage label refills that you need to print postage on; they can only be ordered online through a link in the Dymo Stamps software. Especially given the fact that even the least expensive Dymo Stamps capable LabelWriter model is over $100, this will NOT save you any money in postage, will NOT save you any time, and ordering stamps online from USPS (or getting them from the local post office) is just as convenient, if not more convenient, than ordering the stupid thermal refills online from Dymo and waiting for them to arrive. Thankfully, Amazon is great at accepting returns.
We've used three iron-ons. The first two faded and cracked after only a couple of washings and the third one did not transfer well at all. We're planning to throw the rest away and start with another brand of paper.
Not worth the money ....if you buy an expensive camera like the EOS 20D you have already the basic knowledge of cmaera and technology and concepts. This DVD is too basic for you.
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.
My scanner got foggy in just over a year. I have barely done 50 scans on it. The result is in softer image after scanning. Basically, useless. Given the price, it is not acceptable. Its a nice scanner but the manufacturing quality is terrible. If you get lucky, I guess it is alright.
i order this item and it got lost in the mail. They resend it which was fine but, as soon as i recieve it i turn on the this item and the screen turned blank. I advised not to buy this item.
I tried these for a couple of weeks; they were very hot to hold while rolling, the pins were very tricky to use, and becasue of their small size, they made made my mediun length hair too curly.Passed the set on to my sister who did not like them either, and have now given them to my niece who like anything that's free:)Wish I had tried the Conair flocked roller set instead.
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.
The Linksys WMB54G is the worst wireless device I have ever encountered, and I have set up many, many routers, Rokus, and other hardware. It just plain does not work -- the installation software is buggy and won't even uninstall properly when you finally give up on trying to get it to work. All the negative things said in all the other reviews are absolutely true. I suspect the few good reviews were written by Linksys employees, because this product is a total lemon.
I purchased this extended warranty a year ago and thought it would cover what it claimed to cover. This july I was on a trip to India where the temperature's were extreme up around 120 degrees. After a day out in the sun, I noticed my camera's LCD screen had broken w/o any drops or impacts. When I tried to have it fixed through my NEW extended warranty they said it must have been accidently dropped or abused. When I told them where I had been and how hot it had been they basically told me I was out of luck and they had to assume it had been abused. They argued that the sun could not even do that to the camera and even told me how the camera is not under direct sunlight if it is in your hand. (Still can't figure that one out) Anyway be cautious when buying this extended warranty. Customer service was hostile and very hard to deal with. So if you feel like wasting your money on this company who won't back up their word...go ahead.
I've been using my router for a few months now, sharing our cable connection through out the house.Though the price is GREAT, it doesn't work consistenly. It often loses the connection, and only regains it when you unplug the unit, and wait a minute before plugging it back in.This happens at least once an hour with heavy traffic. A true impossibility for those of us staying connected to a gnutella network, downloading large files, or connecting to an outside server.I'm very disappointed with this product and am leaving this review as I sift through routers looking for a NEW ONE!
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.
I bought this product in January but didn't have a need for it til June, so it's now no longer under warranty, and I have a piece of junk.It looked like a promising item, with the plug-in pass-through and the up/down digital controls- it looked like exactly what I was looking for.It plugs into the lighter outlet and lights up with no problems, but it's not transmitting my audio source to the FM station I have it set to. I mean, the transmitter must be COMPLETELY dead, as there's no "locked in" silence you normally hear with a working FM transmitter. I have no idea if Coby will honor my warranty anymore, but I can give it a shot I guess. I brand new, never used item should not need RMA service though, no matter how long it's been sitting around my house unused.This is the first DOA product I've ever bought, and I knew it was too good to be true when I saw the Coby name. I should've known better.
I purchased two Zen Micro units last year. My wife uses hers every day, while I only use mine once in a while. Six months in, the LCD screen on mine went and I had to pay $30 to have Creative fix it even though it was under warranty. Now, just a year later, mine has a hardware problem and my wife's is barely working. I called customer support, but because it is just after warranty, there is nothing they can do.I thought this unit was a good buy, but I see that you get what you pay for.
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 own this product for almost an year. I use only brush of this pen as it is effective in removing any dust from the lens.I stopped using the lens cleaning part because over the period of time, whenever I use it on my lens, it leaves slight black smudges on the lens element which I have to end up cleaning some wet method.I would not recommend this product to anyone.
I bought the ZYXEL PLA400 because I can't run wired internet in my basement. I had so much hope for this device and I thought it will solve my problem and give me a high speed internet in my basement. Installation was really easy and according to the manual when the home light is on for both devices that means the internet should be working so there is nothing much to try other than that.I was able to connect them but when I use the other PLA400 in a second room it doesn't transfer any internet even though electric wiring in my house are not old. I tried so many different switches in the house and I couldnt make it work except in the same room which defeats the purpose and the internet speed was Horrible when I tested it several times online.I am not a construction guy or an electrician but how could this product advertised that it should work in any room, what if the electric wiring in the walls are not all connected together?My advice to all who are thinking about buying this item, Save your money and either pay someone to run the wires in the wall or get an internet bridge because the wireless internet in my house was still faster than this machine connected in the same room.
as I said, piece of crap. I have installed over 30 stereos in the last few years as a side hobby and this was by far the biggest piece of junk. More-so than the car that it goes to...Even after making sure I did everything 100% right, it would pop out and did not sit flush....disappointing.
I bought these headphones with at-home listening as more of a focus than portability. The noise-reduction was odd - at time I couldn't tell it was working - other times I could not hear a thing outside of the music. That was nice. The sound quality was very good, but bass tended to get distorted at volumes nowhere near maximum. I like a lot of bass however, so that may not be a problem for everyone.My biggest problem, and the reason I returned them, was the volume control and the cord length. The volume control and the swtich for the noise-reduction are about 3-4 inches too high up on the cord to be really useful - they tend to hang in air rather than fitting nicely into a hand when walking, or sitting on a desk when at home. It really got in the way.Also, the noise-reduction killed the battery really quick - possibly an old battery, but still... I think I'd rather get headphones that can seal the user off, without having the expensive noise-canceling feature. I just ordered a pair of Sennheiser HD-497s, which have gotten tons of positive reviews. We'll see how they actually are when they get here.
The product was shipped promptly. It seems adequate for a relatively low powered amp. I'm no expert, but it's been brought to my attention that the true gauge of the power/ground wires in this kit are far below 4 Gauge. This will probably prove problematic should I wish to further upgrade my sound system.
This film was advertised with black & white cartridges, so I believed it to be B&W. Wrong! The cartridges were color, not B&W. The picture of the cartridge canister was conveniently small enough to escape detection. I only purchased this online because Advantix is no longer making B&W cartridges, so I cannot buy them at my local drugstore or camera store. Why would I spend more on postage than the price of the film if I could get color cartridges at my local CVS? I have learned my lesson. Caveat Emptor!
Worked with parallel port Canon printer, does not work with USB Samsung printer.
Does the job. Seems to work just fine except a little cheap. The whole thing was squeaky when adjusting and did not feel very solid. I was afraid it might break at some point with too much tightening and had ordered the Manfrotto reflector at the same time. I tried both out and was so much more pleased with the Man, that I decided to keep that one instead. Unfortunately for me, the restocking fee on the Adorama reflector (since I had it for too long) was about half the price of the thing so I'm currently stock with both.
You may be thinking what i was thinking when i ordered this cable. "It's a VGA cable--yeah it's cheap, but how can you screw up a VGA cable? It can't be any worse than the one that came for FREE in the box with my monitor, right?"Yes, it can.Running this cable to my new 27 inch LCD monitor, I saw very bad ghosting (think of the images your inkjet printer produces when the heads are dirty or it's running out of ink). I had actually never seen this before on any VGA-fed monitor, because i had never encountered a cable this bad. I know it wasn't a monitor or computer problem because both the cable that came with the monitor and the longer cable i bought to replace this one yield a crisp, ghost-free image. Amazon was good about reimbursing my purchase price and shipping charges, but save yourself the time.
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.
so luckily, i got these as a gift, and i was very excited to use them seeing how they were packaged very nicely. however, once i opened it, i was surprised to find the noise canceling mechanism located in the middle of the wire. so imagine this heavy piece of plastic hanging around everytime you stand up, constantly pulling the ear buds out of your ear. it's annoying, frustrating, bulky, and ugly. not only that, after using these for only a month, the wires are already having connection problems. i have to adjust the wire positions just to get the music to come out of both ear buds. horrible!!! don't buy this crap.
Do not order this to use with your iPhone. Despite suggestive advertising, it is not compatible.
SORRY, BUT YOUR REMANUFACTURED HP INK CARTRIDGES ARE THE WORST!I TOOK A CHANCE AND ORDERED THREE (56,57 AND 58) AND ALL WOULDNOT EJECT INK; IT WAS AS IF THEY WERE ALL EMPTY!QUALITY CONTROL?AMAZON OWES ME 3 NEW CARTRIDGES THAT WORK!
I purchased this camera after reading all the positive reviews. However, I am having a miserable time with it. The exposure is always delayed by about a second which makes taking action shots nearly impossible. Always blurred. I am even having touble taking still photos without them being blurred. Yes, I read the manual, but there is nothing there to solve my problem. I plan to return the camera tomorrow. May be that I just got a lemon. When I do get lucky and get a good picture, the images are very good but it doesn't happen enough to warrant more than one star.
Mine died after 16 months of use, I was thinking about buying one of their $4,000 dollar TV's. If they don't fix this $250 camera I'm not spending any more money with them. I "formerly" thought of them as a high end electronics manufacturer.Addendum: I spoke with Sony on line. They said address your letters of complaint to:Office of the PresidentManager of Customer SatisfactionSony Electronics, 1 Sony DriveMail Drop 138Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656I will add a follow up to this later and let you know what their response is.
Please save your self a terrible and horrendous headache and if you are even interested in buying this item then DONT and buy an iPod instead. Microsoft has always been strict in their compatibility issues, but the system requirements for this thing are insane. Half of the time it wont even be detected by the computer and if it does work then a few seconds after being detected it crashes the computer.
I bought the airport extreme card, and the airport extreme base station. After spending 5 hours trying to install the damn thing, including going back to the Apple store I bought them both at and calling customer service twice, I finally got the damn thing to work. The house it is operating in is less than 1000sq ft and I can't get a signal anywhere other than the room the modem is in. The whole purpose of buying the damn thing was so that I could use it upstairs, but I can't even walk more than ten feet away from it without losing service. I am a big fan of the apple laptops, but as far as the wireless internet capabilities goes, I feel completely duped. I spent over $300 dollars on the damn parts for wireless internet only to find out that the supposed 150ft range was a load of bull.
I'm sure the product is good but the sellers on amazon are scam artists!!I attempted to return the faulty product but no response fom the seller or amazon or infintySo if you decide to but any infinty product beware you don't get what you pay forI&#34; am going to go buy a Sony
This product worked when I plugged it in, but then when I plugged in the phone it stopped working. It does not work in any car now, it is the unit itself. Spend a few dollars more and get a better brand!
Helps w/the CT thing, but slows my keying speed down as I have short fingers & never did keep fingers in place. Glad I decided on the wired instead of the wireless dollar wise as I suspect that would be the same & returning items is a pain.
I hate to write poor product reviews on a sample of one, but my experience with this product was not good.The model I received bears the same model number as in the caption, but the appearance of the unit is different. No matter. The recorder seemed to work correctly for the first few weeks, but now much of what I dictate is unintelligible on playback. I have tried a number of different tapes and batteries. The sound is usable for awhile, then reverts to near silence or distortion. Maddening for my secretary.I appreciate that this was not a commercial unit, but it has not received hard service. It has been frustrating to record a complete letter or document, only to find upon replay that my time was wasted. It is light in weight and build quality is not good. Seems to be a classic example of a unit intended to sell, but not to perform.You may do well to note the date of positive reviews of this unit. The 2012 version may have little in common with the 2003 model!
We have a brand new iPod Nano 3rd generation and purchased the IH4 as an alarm clock. We promptly returned it because the unit did NOT play music from the iPod in alarm mode. We could only get it to beep. I followed the instructions very carefully, reset the iPod and downloaded the most current version of iTunes. I also visited iHome's website for tech assistance, but there is no on-line support for the IH4. As an alternative, we purchased the IH8 which works with the 3rd gen Nano.
Stupid thing broke with memory stick error C:13:01. Completely useless after that. Had to buy the Sony version and it has worked fine.
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.
Can't stand it when you spend almost a hundred bucks on a tool (that's basically what routers are), and it suddenly stops working within 3 years. While it worked, it was fine. Range and speed were fine. Never had any issues. But then just after the 3-year mark, it died. Not sure if other wireless routers last any longer though as our previous one was a Linksys, and it died after about 3 years as well. So, the new strategy I'm going to test is to buy a cheap one (decent speed but cheap), and see if it makes it to 3 years....
Unfortunately I am not a guru on the computer. I bought the product to work with my cell phone (sony ericsson T616) so I could transfer my pictures to the computer and hopefully get ringtones from the computer to my phone. I was able to use it fine for 3 days. After that it had technical difficulties. such as not being able to find my device (phone) or it found it but couldn't transfer. I don't have the time or patience needed for some of the computer stuff. I tried troubleshooting, it began to get more complicated. Anyone who is familiar with computers may not have a problem installing, uninstalling, troubleshooting, etc to get it to work again.
I ordered this charger a full two weeks before I was moving out of the country for four months. I paid for expediated shipping for it to arrive in 1-3 business days. Two weeks later when I was leaving, I still had not received the product. I emailed them twice and they did not respond. I cannot rate the product because I have yet to see it. They did not ship within a timely manner which I paid for.
I bought two sets about six months ago because they were cheap. While the sound is good, the fit is terrible. Both failed within four months--likely due to stress on the cords. They also don't have a volume control and they are not good for television watching, if that's what you had in mind. I believe they are under warranty, but at this price, it's not worth the postage to send them to Sony.
Wasted hours trying unsuccessfully to install the driver for the IOGEAR GIC251U 5-port USB card on a Dell Optiplex GX-1 running 98SE. (This computer already has 2 USB 1.1 ports.) The main problem is that the Add Hardware Wizard does not find a *.inf file in the IOGEAR-supplied CD folder and does not recognize the executable program that is in the CD folder. User has to cancel out of the wizard and execute the driver installation file as a stand-alone program. This results in installation of drivers that show up in the Device Manager. However, the installation wizard comes up at every subsequent reboot and the user must cancel out of it just to get the computer going.Installed card seemed to work OK for a D-Link wireless adapter, but did not recognize a digital camera that was satisfactorily recognized by one of the non-IOGEAR 1.1 ports. The following actions did not help. (1) swapping the card to another PCI slot, (2) downloading and installing more recent driver file from IOGEAR website, (3) three calls to customer support, where I found sympathy but so solution.
This product worked great at first, but the router is totally unreliable. The router will hang & become totally unresponsive. Only solution is a HARD reset. Technical support is unresponsive, next step is SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
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.
This product does not work. Well let me restate that; if you do not touch your cell phone after you plug this in it may work for you. Any slight movement to the jack will prevent this adapter from working. I can't say I'm all that upset with this product b/c it cost me less than $5.00. However, after purchasing this adapter jack and discovering it does not work I went to radio shack and bought an $11.00 adapter and it seems to work perfectly. If you're trying to turn your cell phone into an MP3 player this is not the product for you. Spend a little bit more money and get something that works.
Well, I bought two of these on sale at Best Buy. Before, I had a little Rio player that lasted me forever . . . when that one died, I bit the bullet and bought the Samsung.And if my phone weren't Samsung, and I weren't thrilled with it, I'd swear off the company forever. Both players had compatibility issues on ANY program I tried to use to transfer music. One time out of ten the program could find the player, the other times, not so much. I surfed the 'Net all I could; no support, no fixes. This wasn't an issue for long, because both players stopped working in totality within three months.I was majorly disappointed in this product and will probably find another brand for my next MP3 player.
the cable did not fit into the VGA input of my HDTV...it was very poorly designed. My TV could not recognize the cable. I tried another VGA cable and the connection did work.
DOES WHAT ITS SUPPOSE TO DO BUT IF YOU MOVE THE CORD WHILE UR USING IT IT MAKES A CRACKLING SOUND...NOT REALLY ALL THAT SATISFYED
This was my third HP all-in-one (Laserjet 3330 and Officejet 9110) and I had the same experience with the 2840 as I did with the 9110 - incredibly bad!On each of the second two, it took over four hours on the phone with HP Tech Support to get it installed. With this one at the end of the conversation the support guy found a tech note that paraphrased my second grade report card: `HP all-in-ones don't play well together'.The note was right on the money. My advice is that if this is the only HP all-in-one you will ever have installed it may be ok. If you have ever installed another one on the same system before, avoid the second one like the plague!In any case carefully consider the other reviews on this box.In my experience, going back 35 years, HP PC related software is consistently among the worst in the industry -- the software for this product is no exception.
Hi B0ught it with intention that it will be helpful for charging i-phone while driving along with My GPS. But only one port work at a time ,you either can charge Phone or GPS. Not of use for which i ordered it ..totally waste of money
The seller, The Factory Depot, sent a generic remanufactured toner cartridge instead of the new Verbatim toner cartridge advertised in the item listing. The seller's return policy indicates that "consumables" like toner cartridges are not returnable.The seller's customer service was not responsive but Amazon customer service was helpful and refunded the item.
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 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!.
Words cannot describe what a waste of money this CD player is. Mine stopped working properly only 24 hours after I bought it. I now get an "error" message every time it plays one or two songs and then it shuts down. A week later it started skipping (and I know it's not my CDs because I've tried multiple). I'm going to spend a few more dollars and buy something else that lasts!!
If I can't work this Mio, nobody can. I got lost using this thing. Sent it back, after I got home.
These plasma TV's from Panasonic are faulty and fail after only 2 years of use. Panasonic knew about the flaw yet still shipped them out the door! If your smart you will steer clear of Panasonic TV's period.Don't believe me, go ahead and buy one, but don't come crying when your TV craps out with a blinking light issue after a year or so and you have to pay through the nose to get it fixed. I repair TVs and let me tell you there are a lot of broken Panasonic's out there with a blinking light issue!
I have used a couple of hundred of the 4X discs from RIDATA. They worked great, so I decided to get these faster ones. But in reality, they only work at 2.4X. I have not changed any configurations of software or hardware. In fact I can still get about 5.9X out of the 4X model, so I am switching back to them.
Just like all other reviewers said. I had the old model (S400) for over 18 months and it was so good that I even recommended to tons of my friends. Until last month, all of a sudden, the famous "memory error" showed. Will not bother to spend another $150+ as requested by Canon. Actually, I think a class action should be initiated. I can't believe such a big company can get away this easy.Will never touch any Canon camera.
Printer made a rattling/hammering sound most times when I hit the Print button; sometimes even had to turn it off to stop the action.Color quality just OK on paper prints, but on photos was terrible, whether on glossy or matte paper. Color smeared on both front and back of photo paper, which jammed in the machine about half the time.Be careful ordering this from Amazon; they use a no-name shipper instead of UPS, Fedex, or USPS - shipper used snail-mail to contact me, and setting up delivery was inconvenient since I live 50 miles from their nearest location.
I am very disappointed with the product and product support. I bought the units primairly for the intercom capability and can not get all four to communicate with each other (only three) I have been E-mailing and talking with Panasonic almost daily with no success. The individuals that I deal with appear to be reading from a script after you tell them the problem. If I still had the boxes I would return them. Very frustrating. I paid for a telephone wiring technican to inspect all the lines which check out OK. The telephones work fine. If you can help my case number is 29555167. A dissaatisfied customer
the set did not come close to fitting over a normal size adult head.I had to return it immediatley
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.
Thought this might be the answer to our desire for a telephoto lens. It definitely is not that. It is akin to holding a magnifying glass in front of your camera lens. The reality is that you probably should just go buy a better camera if you are looking for improved optics.
My wife purchased this camera after much research and comparison with the Canon DSLR products. She has used Nikons for decades and had some lens that would fit so we went with this camera. The one major disapointment with the Nikon product is that you can not compose a picture using the LCD screen on the back of the camera. Nowhere does Nikon tell you that this LCD is for playback ONLY. All of the Canon products have real time use of the LCD to compose pictures. Heck, even cell phones let you use their screens for real time photo composition. The lack of this function and the lack of any reference to the lack of this function by Nikon make this product unacceptable. Shame on you Nikon.
I travel a lot and take my iPod with me on the plane wherever I go. I like this case for the protection it provides my iPod, but the clip on the back comes undone too easily and, for me, broke rather quickly.
When I bought the keyboard, I was led to believe that the "zoom" button in the middle functioned as a scroll wheel. This would have been the perfect keyboard (natural shape, normal insert/delete/home/end/pgup/pgdown arrows and wheel). On the M$ website, it says that Internet Explorer supports zooming, but it hardly does. It might be a mistake (I think not), but Firefox supports the zoom feature much better than IE but its not listed. Maybe their scared to lose IE clients b/c of people who purchase their keyboard.Getting it set up was pretty dumb. I installed the software, shutdown, swapped keyboards, booted and I couldn't log in. I had to shut down the computer again and boot with both keyboards so Windows would recognize the Microsoft keyboard after it booted up. I wonder what those 4 loading screens do if not load drivers that I just installed. Anyways, I checked Microsoft update to see if there was a critical update or security patch for the keyboard and luckily there wasn't. I actually hoped there would be something to allow us to map zoom to scroll.The keys are also a bit stiff. Especially the spacebar and some of the keys that the right pinky hits. I feel like I'm going to get more tired by typing on this than on my old keyboard but I'll just have to wait and see.On the upside, this keyboard does look very nice and feels very good to rest my palms on the cushioned pad. I also love the sound that the 1-5 "Favorite" buttons make when they aren't defined. I wish they had different notes, maybe I can make music while I wait for stuff to compile.
it needs the disc to install it but it not on the box not even the cable to connet it to the computer
Beware these are not Tiffen branded lens shades but ordinary Adorama brand lens shades. Adorama please update this listing.
I purchased this and the PLEBR10 (bridge) to set up a home powerline network. Plain and simply, it sucked. Everything else I have is Linksys (router, wireless B and wireless B+G). I had no problem working the listed items together and wanted to add Powerline. The Powerline items couldn't see each other and the setup instructions didn't tell you what components you needed to make the system work. I bought the NetGear Powerline products. They arrived and worked fine with full instructions....
...and only 2 are still working. The other 2 simply died; one met its end rather suddenly and the other endured slow, ever-more creaking demise. Now I know nothing is perfect, but the &quot;service&quot; I received from Bionaire was so cavalier that I did not return the dead fans (they wanted me to jump through too many hoops) and simply decided to buy from them no more. Live and learn.
if the back of the laptop is uneven it can press on the fan guards which result in fan stop and "creepy" noise...
Sony thinks that by using compression technology they can make you think that you're buying more "gigabytes" than they really deliver. If you buy ANY drive half this size and "zip" or "compress" a file before you put it on there, you might be able to squeeze double its capacity on there. So, do that. Don't buy these drives, you're overpaying for the capacity that you get.
We have used the Pixma MP 160 for about 2 to 2 1/2 years. The only problems I have found with it is that the ink cartridges cannot be refilled and the ink could hardly be called inexpensive. My wife is a Kindergarten teacher and prints a lot of material on the printer at our expense. The 2nd problem will discourage me from buying Canon again. The part that is called an ink absorber wipes clean the ink cartridge heads has become full of ink and the printer smudges or streaks all the papers. The fix for this? Take it to a Canon authorized dealer and pay more than the printer was worth new to have it cleaned or replaced. That is ridiculous. They should have engineered it so that the consumer could have cleaned or replaced that part. I really hate to think about this going to the dump because of a piece of sponge but a lot of time and research has resulted in few answers.
Purchased two of these for me and my wife's Iphones as a backup and both didnt work what a waist of time.
I bought this extended warranty at time of purchase and never used it until 3 years later. The bulb blew out and when I submitted claim it was matter of factly denied. I then contacted amazon.com and they really came to my rescue. In the end the repairs were made but only with the help of the customer service reps at amazon.com. Beware of extended warranty compies but if you have a problem go to amazon.com they really came through for me. I won't ever purchase another extended warranty in the future only becuase they don't like to pay claims, they promise to cover. beware!!!!
Bought the DIR-655 brand new and had to return it to D-Link 3 times before I received a unit that actually worked. All of the dysfunctional units put themselves into an endless loop of reboot, rendering the unit dysfunctional. This generally occurred after working for 4-5 hours. After leaving the product unplugged for a couple of hours, you'd be able to get another 4-5 hours of use before having to repeat the unplug cycle. Compounding that problem...D-LINK CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE WORST EVER!!! My combined total time spent on hold with D-Link was well over 4 hours. You talk with someone briefly (generally to retell your situation for the umteenth time because they are too lazy to look at the problem ticket), then off to transfer land where you get another prolonged hold time before you reach the next incompetent technician. AVOID D-LINK...they are horrible!!!!!!
$75 down the drain... If that's your idea of fun, then this is the flash drive for you.My 2 GB Cruzer Titanium worked properly for one day before the U3 software began to cause all kinds of problems with the drive and with my laptop.The U3 Launch Pad Remover does not run correctly, so I am pretty much stuck with a stylishly designed but worthless piece of metal.San Disk troubleshooters refuse to admit that the device is defective. They blame my computer, of course.
The iPod video gets scratched so easily that it ruins the whole point of portability. I purchased my first video and it got scratched the same day by placing it gently in my silicon case. So i returned it and got a new one at a different store. I purchased a leather case for it and the screen protector on the scratched my ipod. By placing it in your pocket it will get scratched. What is the point of a mp3 player you cannot carry around with you because of the fear of getting it damaged?An ipod is a nice accesory but you do not need it and do not believe the hype. When I purchased it I felt no different than when I got it. I thought I need it because I have a 6000+ song collection, but I don't. The worse purchase I ever made, and the biggest waste of money out there. I believe it is delicate so that people worship their ipods, and think about them 24/7. I am no longer part of the ipod fad, and I beg of humanity to longer be to.
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.
Fair printer, but does an absolutely lousy job on printing envelopes. Also after 350 pages of operation, the overall print quality is getting lighter. I wrote Samsung, they sent me a new firmware patch. I installed it, reset the printer and I think it got worse. The envelope printing is almost too light to read now. I cannot recommend this printer if you want to print envelopes.
We bought this system for our home. We bought it as an investment that we would have for years. Bose is supposed to be some of the best speakers on the market. We have Bose 601 speakers and they are awesome. This system sucks and I wouldn't recomend anyone spending $1,000 on this system. You should go to Wal-mart and buy the cheapest boom box they sale and get the same effect. Please concider what I am saying and try something else. We bought sony and it is much better. If you buy it anyway make sure it has a 100% money back guarantee. Thanks for reading my review.
Will not workEither defective or not compatableI have returned the product with a rma # and asked for a refund
I just returned mine because for the money, I expect better quality. I thought it would at least match the FM transmitter that is built into my husbands XM radio and it comes nowhere close. It just isn't powerful enough to sound good. I'm looking for something better. One plus, it looked really good with my black video ipod.
Upon receipt of this camera, I was highly satisfied, great pictures, easy use, etc.. One month later the lense would not retract unless I would turn it on and off. The next time I used it one month later, the lense would not retract at all. I called Kodak support, they were very nice, but said that the only thing I can do at this point is send it in for repair, at my expense, of course. I just sent it and won't know the outcome for a couple of weeks. I find it irritating that as much as today's electronics cost, and after using it for a total of eight days, they only repair it and not replace it with a new one. Alas, such is the world of customer service today.
Kingston has quickly become my least favorite brand of flash memory. Back when digital cameras were new, Kingston was a name I could trust for compatibility and customer service. I have used nothing else in my digital SLR, point 'n shoot, and digital video camera. Early in 2008 I purchased five Kingston sdhc cards. I ran an exhaustive memory test which of course passed. They worked fine in my Pentax K20 digital camera. Later in 2008 I purchased another five Kingston sdhc cards of the identical type. My memory test ran fine. But, when I used them in my camera I was only able to shoot about 5 to 10 photos before the camera reported memory read and write errors on all 5 cards. Switching back to the older batch of memory worked fine.I emailed Kingston for advice. They chose not to respond. So, I opened an RMA to return the five bad cards. I received a prompt automated email response and I sent the last 5 sdhc cards back. They sent me another five sdhc cards from the SAME LOT. Surprise, they did not work either. This time, I faxed them a letter to advise them of a bad lot of memory, gave them the lot number, and asked if they could help me with my problem. Again, Kingston failed to respond.I would rather throw these bad memory cards into the trash and loose money rather than let Kingston sell them to another unsuspecting consumer. Something happened at Kingston between Spring of 2008 and Fall of 2008. My guess is they switched their manufacturing process for the worse. Their customer service used to respond to emails but no longer. A lifetime warranty does no good if they only swap your bad memory with more bad memory.
Just bought this a little over a week ago to play nursery rymes in my babies room. It has already stopped working.
I purchased my Tungsten E at the end of January and by middle August it had already died. The screen became frozen and it stayed that way. I called customer service and after attempts to reset the device I was told to send it in along with $125.00 for repair. For an additional $75.00 I could purchase a new one! Additionally, who ever heard of paying a flat rate for repair without a diagnositic? Apparently there is little concern about producing a quality product and even less concern for building customer loyalty. That was $200.00 of my money that went quickly down the drain.
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
It works fine once you get it installed and set up, but pretty much every screen requires a restart which makes it pain to use.
Nothing was packed or in original packing, the power adapter having some starches and remote was used. they said it open box but i think if u want the open box better buy it from apple ( refurbish one) they will do better job the amazon.
I purchased my around-the-ear headphones at an Apple store in 2009 or 2010. I liked the comfort but I soon found that the sound was inferior to aPlantronics M214C Headset with Adjustable Volume. A couple of months ago the earpieces fell out of their snapped in positions at the ends of the piece that goes around your head. I thought I could snap those pieces back in but, after several failed attempts I decided that I couldn't. So ... into the trash.
You really shouldn't show the picture of the genuine HP cartridges when the seller sends you a knock off that doesn't work as well. This is false advertising! You can't show a picture of something and sell something else! And there was nothing said about getting a knock-off product. If you're looking for ink for ur inkjet, don't get it here.. it may be cheap, but it's not the real thing, and it doesn't work well. every few times i print i get these ugly streaks and i have to print over again.
This is so bad it's almost funny - though it may have been changed by the time you read this review, be warned that when I bought it, and as I type this, the item description clearly says "Monster I101XLN 2C 5M". 5M. As in 5 meters. As in approximately 15 feet. It also says this on the invoice I received with the item.Except - and here is the funny part - it's really a POINT 5 meter cable. .5M. Not 5M. 1.5 feet not 15 feet. You know, if you are expecting a 15 foot cable and you get one that is a foot and a half instead there's really no way to make that work, in any situation :)Perhaps you are lucky, and after the complaint I sent just now they changed the item description, so if you are reading this it is because you really wanted a 1.5 foot cable. If not - be warned! You might think this is the best deal you've ever seen on (overpriced in general) Monster cable, but nope, it's not, $10 for 1.5 feet is about right for them.I even used my prime membership and paid $4 to have it shipped overnight so I could get it in time for an install. Imagine the look on my face when it arrived.
I've owned an older version of the Canon Powershot (4yrs) and needed to upgrade. However, I was disappointed in the A570IS's capability of taking pics that require flash (night, indoors, etc). The flash took about 3-4 secs to recharge before it was ready to take another shot and this greatly reduced my ability to take spontaneous pictures (esp of kids!).To be fair, all pics that did not require flash came out great. However, most of the pictures that we usually take are of kids/family which are usually indoors i.e. requiring flash.We ended up returning the A570IS and instead bought the Canon 1000 Elph - which I've been very happy with for the past 2mths.
I bought these impulsively based on their price. After making a few cables I realized that I made a mistake. These little buggers will not stay plugged in, or snap-in. They stay connected, granted the circumstances are right, but if you're moving your switch or router around the cable's coming out. Now I'm going to have to replace the ends on the cables I've made. That means cutting and cremping in awkward places where I ran the cable.
I had this router for a few months and it gave me problems right from the start. I thought at first it might be my computers, but soon realized that it was the dlink router. Upon further investigation I found out that dlink uses cheap parts in their routers and they often burn out.I'm now using a an AirPort Extreme Base Station from Apple and I couldn't be happier.I wish you the best of luck if you decide to go with any dlink routers.
BUYER BEWARE! DONT BUY FROM ESCORT DIRECTLY!This company has the most arrogant and rude customer service i have ever experienced.This alone was so bad i am returning their product. Stay far far away.the problem seems widespread in the company, i spoke to many reps and they all basically called me a liar.i placed a order and was promised free overnight shipping. yet i was charged $10.00They completely refuse to credit it. They keep saying we NEVER give free overnight shipping.They just say return the unit or pay the $10. Well the unit is going back
I bought this portible audio player recently as an upgrade for my SD-SV80 model. The feature I was most interested in is the ability to create playlists. What I got, however, was a whole new set of headaches.First the player itself: It sounds great. It's tiny. It runs forever without recharging - especially when in the case with the back-up battery. It charges easily. It takes SD cards - which I like because they are small and cheap.Next the interface. It won't play MP3 or AAC files without "SD-ifying" them with a program that transfers them to an SD card (you also HAVE to use the included SD card reader/writer). I can live with that. Yes, kind of a pain, but the hardware was worth it. I really missed the ability to create playlists though - why scroll through 500Mb of tunes to hear the ones you want?So I invested in the SD85, which supposedly has this ability with the new included Jukebox software. It does - but only between its frequent crashes. THIS SOFTWARE WAS DESIGNED BY DRUNK RODENTS. It's terrible. It crashes frequently. It's so counterintuative that it's worthless. I actually find myself using the old SD80 software to rip and transfer files and I only attempt to use Jukebox when I want to make playlists.Please do not buy this unit. Supporting Panasonic when they make such bad software is unconcienable. Wait until another brand makes a similarly small unit.
This phone was nothing but trouble.It continually stopped working causing me to have no phone service. I called my phone service and they came up and determined that the problem was in the phone,so I hooked up my old phone and everything was fine with my service. I would not reccomend this model phone to anyone,even though it's a Uniden.
This didn't work at all for me. I needed one because my laptop docking station (for an IBM Thinkpad) only has 1 USB port, so to add both a keyboard and mouse, I needed an extra USB port. This seemed to fit the bill, but it just don't work... simple as that. The device is recognized as a USB hub in windows, but anything you plug into it is not recognized. This is unfortunate as Iogear usually make pretty decent products.
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!
Have tried 4 of the 25 Sony discs, so far, in both my JVC DVD player/recorder and in my Dell Computer and they do not work properly, are defective. The Sony discs after initial formatting by the DVD player seem to lose their formatting and are no longer recognized and are completely unusable. I noticed in reading the reviews that I seem to be in the minority of the reviewers for whom these discs do not work. My Verbatim and other discs seem to work fine. So, buyer beware.
Ok, this is a pocket pc not even worth gettin'. The only reason you would actually want one is for the 16bit color. But if all you want a pocket pc for is to play games and what not, because thats all this ppc is good for, then you might consider buying. If you want a pocket pc for either business or school i would sugjest getting either the HP Jornada or iPAQ. The HP is better for price and quality but the iPAQ has more speed, depends on personal preferance. Now, going back to the Casio, if you want to waste your money on a PDA that has only one good feature(16bit color) then go ahead. Like i said before this one is good for games but who wants a pocket pc that lasts anywhere from 3-6 hours? Thats not very reliable now is it. See this happened to my friend who goes to high school with me. He was playing games and fooling around on it during most of our first classes. When he was getting ready to synch on one of the school computers to print off his homework(well we synch at school because its easier that way)well anyway, he went to synch and the battery warning came up. The battery ended up dying on him before he could print up his paper. So, you know how strict high school can be, gave him an F on his paper. Afterwards I went up to him and told him quietly &quot;Told ya so&quot;. See what happened was me and went looking for a ppc together a week before high school stared. I bought the HP Jornada 548, He bought teh Casio E-125. I told him before he bought it that it isnt very good on battery life but he said he didnt care he wanted it because of color(stupid thing to do). Well when you go looking out to buy a pocket pc make sure you consider the following: Price, Speed, quality of product and manufacturer. You all know how dependable anything HP makes. You can be kind of iffy on the Compaq and just dont waste your time wuth the Casio. Plus it all has to do with pesonal preferance as i said before. I guess in writing this im trying to promote the Hp Jornada but i still havn't put down the other two(well besides the battery life on the Casio) Thank you for taking the time to read my review and i hope you make the right choice when buying a pocket pc.
We bought a different model and we went to do one of their wireless firmware updates and it bricked the unit. It died and nothing could be done. I called Samsung and only after I PUSHED the subject did they agree to fix it (it was out of their 90 day warranty). I sent it back and didn't hear for over a month. I finally called them and had to PUSH again to get them to look into my case. They now have agreed to send me THIS unit. Their service has been terrible. Every time I talk to them their computers freeze. They don't know what they are doing. The people on the phone just read stuff from the screen and really have no idea what is really going on. I am not looking forward to this new machine. They can't even tell me if it will stream Netflix without needing the adapter. I also don't know how many more months (if ever) it will take for them to actually mail me the replacement machine and I don't trust their firmware upgrades. They couldn't even fix the bricking their own firmware upgrade did! I also got a free Samsung phone (Nexus S) and tried it for a month, HATED it, went back to my iphone. I will NEVER buy from SAMSUNG again. Don't do it, pick a different company... run... as fast as you can....
Sound quality was abysmal. Just static. I would not recommend buying this product at all. Should have returned it. Glad it was cheap.
Well I have this photosmart 812 camera and a C8881a dock. I thought it would be a good combo since it came with two sets of batteries and easy connectivity to my computer. Seems to have nice menu's and iPhoto recognizes the camera right away. Windows XP brings it right away as well in drive mode.The batteries that came with the camera will not charge. According to HP the camera will not charge if the batteries less than 1.2v in them. Well of course new batteries out of the box will have less than 1.2v in them!!! HP says to upgrade the firmware on the camera which will fix this issue, but it still does not work! Another annoying thing is that you need to reset the date everytime you take the batteries out, or in this case whenever you unhook the camera from the dock since the batteries never charge!
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.
If you know the real deal like: Kimber Kable, MIT, Audioquest, ... you wouldn't say Monster Cable &quot;Awesome&quot;! Monster Cables is OK but wayyyyyyyyyy over priced (probably to pay for their mass marketing, not the technology).I currently own a pair of Monster speaker cables and they are NOT worth the money I paid.
takes long time to charge. its not super quick charger at all, as name implies. Dont be fooled by title of product. i got fooled, but after purchasing the product, couldnt do anything.
Hooked this up on my ~60 foot HDMI run.Plugged unit into TV side of HDMI cable, other side connected to received.Unfortunately, all I get is a black screen with audio. Tried at both 1080p and 1080i, no difference.Remove unit and TV is back to 'normal.'Your mileage may vary....
Cannot get the camera to upload to my web site on ATTBI.
Imagine my disappontment when this Christmas gift was all wrong. Why? Simply stated the site is misleading and has obviously mislead others. If you own a V550 or V530 this is not the correct charger! You may have to pay to ship it back and go though the hassle as well. I have contacted Amazon about it, and they readily agreed to refund the shipping. As far as I can tell, you can only(at least for right now), purchase it from Kodak Direct. Good luck and be careful to check all the numbers carefully!
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!
Stopped working after five uses??? The green charging light won't come on, except briefly when I take out or insert the battery. I thought there was something wrong with the battery, but I used it in the camera on the USB connection and it charges fine.
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.
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.
i write this while continuing to deal with tech support. some of the worst i've experienced.i bought this NAS to serve as reliable network storage. i am on a gigabit network running from a vista 64 box w/ 8g of memory through a netgear GS105 gigabit switch. i installed 2x western digital 2TB SATA drives (WD20EADS-00R6B0). out of the box, i was able to set it to mirrored mode and start storing files. this was expected.the first problem i hit was the speed. the best performance i can get is 128Mbps when pushing a single file, slightly less (96Mbps) when pushing numerous files. this is well below the expected transfer rate of over 750Mbps (realized sustained rate over a 1000Mbps network). so.... i called tech support. that's when the fun really began.after 2 hours (!!) on the phone listening to numerous 'technicians of foreign origin' read from various database screens, i have gleaned that the unit has a maximum sustained transfer rate of 300Mbps. this is substantially lowered then the expected rates, but doesn't explain why i'm realizing less then half that. either way, i'm not happy with the information and am pushing for more.**update**after pushing up through the california corporate lines, i was able to get to a manager type that confirmed the 300Mbps transfer rate is wrong. still pushing for an answer.**update**well, after waiting 30 minutes on soundless hold, i was able to get approval to get transferred to a network engineer (gee, thanks), which is supposed to be above a support technician. well.. yup, right back to the beginning. i ended up with a support technician. 10 minutes more with her, and she suggests i need to be forwarded to a product specialist. (brilliant!) back to the soundless void. (coming on hour 3) actually got to a product specialist. he suggested setting the LAN settings from auto to 1000. no difference. back on hold. the disconnected. i'm giving up for now. three and a half hours is enough**update**after spending 3 days pushing to get an answer, i finally got the answer.it turns out the reason i cannot get more then 128Mbps sustained throughput over a gigabit network is that the device itself cannot go any higher. (!!)i would have expected a gigabit NAS to be able to realize at least 700Mbps sustained.the fact that it took 3 days and over 6 hours on the phone to get this answer is very annoying.i am sure this device would be fine for slower networks, but if you want better then external USB speeds(480Mbps), don't look to this device.
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 $$$.
I purchased this unit Summer of 2006 right after I set the unit up record some shows off my DVR everything seemed to work great, till I tried to play the DVD's in another player the unit would not finalize call the support department and they said unit was bad send it in and they would repair it. Eight weeks later I set the unit up again and try to record a -R worked ok. Then I decide to put some shows on -RW, again unit would not finalize called support they said its bad send it in. Another eight weeks I set the unit up tried to record to a -RW no luck now I'm quit mad I call support again talk to someone and insisted I talk to supervisor or above after a heated discussion with a supervisor she referred me to a director of support, after some more discussion she promised if I sent it in it would be repair right or they would give we a new one, up to this point a new one was out of question the warranty for repair not replacement, so I agreed. Another eight weeks I got the unit back I have not tried anything with -RW been afraid it would break have done several -R and it seems to work. Then about a week ago I was watching a DVD and the picture started showing individual pixels totally ruining the movie. I removed the DVD and tried it in another play worked fine. Called support again they said the laser was going bad, I hung up on them and I'm looking for a new unit, I don't even want a free one from a company that can't fix something after 3 tries.I high recommend not buy this unit or the DVD-R135 witch is the same unit without HDMI.
I purchased a shelf model of the Onkyo TX-8222. It's possible that I got a lemon. But I hooked it up with the same cables and with the same speakers (Bose 301) which sounded great with an Onkyo TX-906. I understand that a 50wpc receiver cannot sound as smooth as an 85wpc receiver. However, I was not prepared for the harshness that I experienced! It seemed that the sine waves were getting clipped even at very low volumes! Very shrill, metallic, and cold sound. Never tried it at loud volumes as it was too bad at medium settings. BTW, I broke in the receiver 24 hours/day for 3 weeks before I decided it was horrible. Maybe I got a lemon?
One week after launch, the Zune is being outsold by all iPods, two Sandisk media players, and a Creative media player - OUCH.Falling all the way to # 82 on the electronics volume selling list... Read the reviews before purchasing - major software installation problems. Not compatible with Vista currently. You must buy fake Zune points to purchase music. The monthly subscription option does not include all music - you still must purchase the most popular songs separately. Microsoft launched the player before it was ready - no podcasting support, the list goes on...
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.
I thought these lens cap leashes would be great - I'd just gotten a Canon XSi and wanted to protect the caps of the two lenses (I often try to lose the caps to my husband's lenses). But, the tether isn't long enough to reach easily from the cap to the camera body, even for the smaller of the two lenses. Also, what if you have lenses with different cap sizes? The fastener isn't really easy to clip on and off.I wish I'd looked around more; I remember having a lens cap tether with an elastic band that went around the lens itself, and I think that would have been a better product.Still, it was a cheap lesson, thank goodness...
One other reviewer praises the ability to watch his kids in the other room. I agree the camera is useable for this. However, access over the internet for me, so far, has been impossible. I have jumped through all the hoops such as firmware and software updates, followed the very specific instructions supplied by veo for my linksys wireless ap/router, and tried using a different port than 80. I have tried and tried but now must face the fact that I cannot recommend this product in it's present form. A good idea but does not perform as advertised. Something better will come soon I think.Some pros: Motion detector attachment works well although you can only send the resulting email snapshot to one address. This means you cannot email your phone as an alarm and at the same time have the snapshot sent to a remote computer that burglers will not be taking with them when they leave. You get either a virtual alarm or an email snapshot. Not both. I would think veo would have thought this through and could have easily had this feature.In closing, obviously I had some idea that I could use this camera for security monitoring over the net. This has not been the case for me and I am not a total amatuer. I usually work stuff like this out.Oh, and dont let me forget to mention that there is NO telephone support of any kind and my email went unanswered.
These bills are fine as a prop or prop replica, but as somebody else mentioned, they don't stand up to scrutiny. My biggest complaint is that they are identical front and back - these would be much more realistic with different graphics on front and back like most bills. Also the paper is thick and not very money-like. You get six 100 denomination bills and six 500 - wrapped in a scotch-taped bill band marked at 10000. All in all a nice souvenir of Firefly, but not really exciting or up to QMX standards, in my opinion.
I bought these as a small system for ambient music in the dining room.Pros:- Stylish and elegant- Build quality (feels sturdy)- Deep bass; for sure, not comparable to the 12in subwoofer in my home theater (paid 3x the price of this entire system) but still quite impressive- Does not create hearing fatigue (probably due to low distortion)Cons:- Lacks midrange; the vocals, especially for male singers, seriously lack body. Same for saxophone.So, put simply, you have a nice system, the bass drum is punchy, the highs are silky (I mean that in a good way), but Barry White sounds as if he had lost 100 pounds.Considering the relatively high price of this system, I returned it. To me, the midrange is the most important part of the spectrum. I won't sacrifice it, especially on a system of that price.
I ordered DB-9 F-F connectors. Easy Enough. Label on the outside of the bags were correct for what I ordered. Only there was DB-15 connectors in the bags, all of them. So I wait another 3 days and see if they get the part right this time.
Dont be fooled by the low price. The printer uses combined color cartridges with very small capacity. These have to be replaced even if one of the colors gets finished and cost more than the printer. Not sure what canon was thinking - are we supposed to use the printer once and then throw it away instead of getting an ink cartridge.ps : I have traditionally been a big fan of canon having used their photo printers for the last 3 years.
I bought this to cennect my laptop to my 26" LCD TV. It works, but doesnt give the correct resolution. It cannot handle resolutions above 1024 x 768. This means it is just a square and doesnt look good on a wide screen TV. So i borrowed my friend's cable and his worked beautifully. If your looking for a cheap way to hook up your laptop to your TV in low resolution, then this is for you.
The description does not match the title. Description says this is two one GB sticks, not two two GB sticks.
I wanted to get FM tuner, large screen for videos and MP3. The Zune appeared to be the best fit but as I tried to install the software on my Microsoft Media Center computer it would not run on either Media Center 2002 or 2004 but did run on the 5 year old Windows XP version, unfortunately all our media was on the new system. The kids received the iPod the same time I received the Zune, they were were up and in service within 1 hour the Zune took several days and one delay after another. Battery life is a significant weakness, a full charge will not run 1.5 hours over 3 days for use during my workouts. The web site is a challenge to navigate and manage the media. The picture was clear and controls reasonalble to navigate. TiVo to go software would not interface with the system so none of my recorded movie could be used. Overall I was disapointed enough to return the product within 30 days.
It works; does the job. It looks good. However, it looks so fragile that I can't keep it out of plastic bubble wrapping. I feel like it's gonna fail me on the field one day or another--scary. Super expensive considering it's very cheap plastic-made and only contain a wire and a push-pull button. I wanted to build one myself but of course Canon used a special plug/socket that I couldn't find on the market. If you can find a third party one, go for it!
For my purposes, this hub fails a bit. I have a lot of external 2.5 USB-powered drives (i.e. there is no other power source) that I use with my laptop, and this hub does not provide enough juice to power them. In fact, myWestern Digital My Passport Elite 250GB USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive (Titanium)drive does not show up when used through this hub. The light comes on, but simply blinks.This hub might be good enough if you have a bunch of simple solid-state USB sticks, a USB mouse or dongle for a wireless mouse, etc. That said, it might be worth looking at a hub that will do it all, and steer clear of this one unless you feel compelled to buy it. I got mine at a well-known big-box retailer for half the MSRP, so I don't feel too bad about the purchase, but if I can find the receipt, I may take it back.
Avoid this camera! After only two months, the thing is non-functional, only give this "lens error, restart camera" message.A brand new camera, $250+ dollars, down the drain!!A piece of junk!!
This iPod is already malfunctioning ! I am not able to turn it off. Therefore it continuously drains the battery, even when I'm not using it.
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 put them in four different burners and the results were the same. Coasterville.
DMC-FZ50 10.1 MP, optical stabilizer right? I don't understand how this camera can be $900 when I bought mine about 3 years ago for about $600-$700 with accessories. Pictures are okay but noisy. My husbands $1000 Nikon with nice lens takes better pics for just a little more. I got my stolen and was coming back to see if I could pic one up cheaper because it is an old model. Not worth this price. Check out Nikons with zoom lenses instead, that's where I am going.Watch out on Amazon, I have caught them charging more that listed price, wrote review and price changed! Caveat Emptor!
We are very frustrated. We record 24/7 on this (continual mode - so it should never be 'full' and just keep the most recent footage) and by all indication, it was recording...however in doing the search and play back today, the only viewable footage is from 7 months ago! Samsung said it could be a bad sector on the hard drive...or some other issue. A lot of good it is to have a security system that you THINK is working when in reality hasn't been....and find this out a day after someone breaks in. If we can recover the most recent footage, I may change my tune. As of now, I'd recommend to find a RELIABLE security system. And for those who have this unit: stop recording and check your saved footage periodically to be sure your unit really is recording. Very disappointed...
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.
I could not tell if the wire was made of copper or paper! Garbage - I threw it out!
On first appearance the Tungsten E is great value for money. As time progresses the flaws emerge...If anything fails after the first three months one might as well throw it away - the warranty is worthless ($129 or more to repair a $155 machine). The power button may fail - mine failed ten days outside the warranty.The battery has a very limited lifespan, and it cannot be replaced when it fails.Caveat emptor
Ok, I thought it was just my luck that I had gotten a bad camera. I will say, that for 2 years, this camera took incredible pictures and I used it on almost a daily basis. However, about 4 months ago I have also been defeated by the infamous "black screen". After doing searches online just to make sure it wasn't one of my settings messed up, I found this review on here. I'm adding my $0.02 in. I will try pounding the crap out of my camera since that seems to work for a short period of time and at this point, it's not working anyway so I can't possibly break it more. One of my friends and my brother have had HP Digital Cameras for a while now and have no problems. The picture quality is good too. I have a feeling that will be my next purchase unless I stop with the electronics stuff and go to good ol' Kodak!
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.
I purchased my 30gb 5th generation ipod in December 2006. Now, less than 2 years later, it stopped working. The problem is one known by apple where an electrical short develops that prevents the ipod from playing sound except when the device or the surrounding air is very cold. Sure, I can refrigerate my ipod and get about 1 hour of playtime, or exercise in a freezer, but otherwise it is non-functional. Many people have reported online that Apple has charged them for a replacement since they are now out of the warranty period. I would hope apple could build a product that can withstand normal use for > 2 years (only used for listening in car and at home sitting in speaker dock). And if they can't they should stand behind their product instead of trying to sell you a new one!
Knowing the NSLU2 would reformat my drive didn't bother me but really never got the chance to find out how great this device could have been. For the second time in two weeks, a Linksys device did not work correctly out of the box. The orginal setup software 1.5 failed to recognize the Storage Link Device althought the device could be connected through the IP address. I was attempting to use the NSLU2 as a network backup drive attached to a new Maxtor 120 One Touch. Even though this was a new device - the packaging appeared to be be in unopened status, the device had been passworded, the usual "admin" would not work. After spending an hour on the phone, nothing worked, the representative did not seem that overall knowledgeable of this product. Much of the time was spent resetting the device for 20 seconds, no less the ten resets later I gave up on this universal fix. A very similiar circumstance happened two weeks ago when the Linksys wireless range extender failed to show a network link on the status lights even though there was a strong signal increase once I got the device working. Would not have affected performance but if the light is supposed to turn blue, shouldn't it? Is legendary "Liksys Service & Quality" a thing of the past?
ZyXel does not care enough to have a 24 hour customer service number, and they need it. Just read the reviews, the lower ones are true to my experence, drops connections all day long and takes over 2 mins to get back . NO WAY I RECOMEND this router, again trying to save a few bucks cost me way to much. JUNK..
It works great in the camera, but when I put it in my laptop to download the pictures, it tells me I have to format it. I don't know why, but it is annoying. SO I have a bunch of pictures that I cannot download to my computer.
I had tried a pair of the Sennheiser 250's. With those, you could hear a range of sound disapear and reapear as you turned them off and on. With these, you could hear a range of sound become slightly mufled.The noise canceling is extremely poor.Also, they are not very comfortable. The band digs into the top sides of my head.But the real killer is, they actually made you feel as if you have motion sickness. No kidding. Again, I've tried other pairs of active noise cancelling headphones, and this did not occur
First layer writing goes well. On double (second) layer writing, you get error message after writing less than 1 GB, and it stops burinig. I have tried 5-6 times, and it has failed each time. I have a recent SONY DL bruner that otherwise works fine.I am using it as single layer DVD (at a burn speed of 2.4x !!!). Money wasted.
Went to replace my factory unit for a decent 200W JVC headunit and wanted some new speakers to go with. I didn't expected much of these, since the price is so low. But even so, it failed completly. The first blew out after 5 days of normal use, and the other sounds terrible with tremendous amount of distortion. Highs are too loud no matter how you tuned it, bass gets grumpy at medium volume. Doesn't even worth to try it, its a waste of money & time.
Short and sweet. My dsm320 died. My dsm520 died. both just out of warranty.
I bought this cable to connect my HP laptop to my Sony Bravia 52 inch TV. My laptop recognizes the cable but the TV does not. I have never had this problem with any other VGA cable. Highly disappointed with this purchase, I thought I was saving money but I was just wasting my time.
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.
The DVD player doesn't work.I just got this at Best Buy, brought it home ,plugged everything in only to find out that the DVD player doesn't work.I tried playing several brand new DVDs and the player kept saying no disc.I made sure the DVD's were inserted properly and everything was hooked up correctly to no avail.The VCR section worked but no matter what DVD was inserted into the DVD player I got the same results..."no disc" and no play.What a waste of time and money!I'm returning it tomorrow.
The Weatehr Channel infrared thermometer gave very innacurate readings (way too low). I contacted Lacrosse Technology ( the firm that distributed it) & they want me to send it to them so it could be reconditioned even though I had it only three hours. They were very indifferent and seemed not to care about the problem with their product. Had I known this thing was made in China I would never have purchased it. BUYER BEWARE!!!
I bought this case because I hoped it improved upon the faults I saw in Garmin's, which I also own. Unfortunately, it addresses some of the problems, but its own faults far outweigh its advantages.What I saw as its greatest advantage was that it covers the case completely--Garmin's leaves quite a bit exposed. But it fits the GPS quite poorly. The case is a slapdash affair: the stitched seams contain a great excess of material protruding past the stitching; this bunches up between the case and the GPS. The plastic covering the display and the sets of buttons on either side is cut overlarge and is attached unevenly (visible if you look inside the case). On my sample, the plastic side panels (cut-outs in the Neoprene for accessing the buttons) are so outsized and uneven, the stitching from *completely different seams* runs through part of them. Too bad--the display plastic actually shows the GPS display somewhat better than Garmin's case does. As is, it interferes with GPS placement. Partly because of this poor construction, and partly because of its overall design, the GPS buttons can be difficult to access while in this case--the thick Neoprene tends to get in the way of the buttons, and requires fiddling to get it adjusted around the GPS. If a description that the case looks like it was assembled by a Cub Scout for a badge project sounds like an exaggeration, I assure you, it's a minor one.The mere inclusion of the plastic on the sides is odd; I believe the GPS is water resistant anyway. The openings could have been made larger and the plastic omitted entirely. The area on the case for the click stick is entirely open anyway--so much for water resistance.With the Garmin case, the GPS is inserted through the top; with this one, you use a zippered opening at bottom. This is an unfortunate design; since the USB port on the GPS is at its top, you can only access it by completely removing the GPS from the case (with Garmin's case, you only need to undo some Velcro). Similarly, the GPS's lanyard connection is also blocked off.The snap bolt-type clip is not only rather cheap looking, but it's too small to attach to a belt; and since the GPS hangs freely from this clip, it'll bounce around as you walk. The Velcro loop is essentially useless. Though the manufacturer calls it a "belt/bike handlebar" strap that can be "secured to your backpack, belt, or even your bike/jet ski handlebar," this is a fantasy. It's so small, I can't fit it around anything larger than my thumb.This case simply isn't worth it.
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.
works great until they cut out and lose the sound and the listener has to find the control and adjust the control until the sound returns. I have used a replacement device and experienced the same problem with both. Fortunately, when I explained the problem Amazon accepted a return on these items, speakers and sending unit with refund.
I wanted an extension cable for a new secondary monitor I'd also ordered from Amazon, and normally I wouldn't pay the extra $ for the Monster name, I figured the price was pretty good for a 4 Meter cable.I'm disappointed. I've got an NVidia GeForce 295 graphics card, which (like many graphics cards) has two side-by-side DVI ports for multi-monitor use. Unfortunately, because of the flare of the plastic part of the base of the monster cable, it can't be plugged in when there's an adjacent plug already plugged in. I tried other plugs, and they worked fine. At the price I can't be bothered to return it. I might be able to make it work if I spend a few minutes with my Dremel, but I really shouldn't have to.The build quality seems pretty good so I'll give it two stars, but if you think you might ever use a second monitor you shouldn't get this cable.
I was impressed with the quality of the scan. However, if you are like me, and are using it as a workhorse to scan thousands of slides, be forewarned that the process is slow.I have scanned perhaps a hundred slides or so up to this point, but am returning it, for two reasons. The first is an annoyance, whereby the machine mistakes the slide carriage for the negative carriage, leading to a lockup of the device, which requires a reboot. The second is more serious: at this point, I have to nudge the carriage to advance from the 2nd to the 3rd slide, as well at from the 3rd to the 4th.
I have spent far too much time and far too many dollars trying to create wireless capability for playing music files stored on my PC through my home stereo. I have tried a couple of routers, finally downgrading to WRTG54 router so I could get the best compatibility with my WMB54. Even after 12 hours with Linksys live chat, emails and phone calls; adding an $80 repeater (at their suggestion)I cannot get music without a great deal of stuttering, skips etc. I can't seem to replace the antenna on the music bridhe which was the last improvement i could think of making. Linksys has shown no interest in solving my problem. Refuses to take back a product that I purchased at their recommendation that did nothing to improve fidelity. I'm so fed up w/ Linksys support that I can't imagine trying any further fixes with their equipment.
While this Wifi Bridge works flawlessly with the ps2 & xbox, Logitech wireless controllers on both, it does not with the xbox 360's wireless controllers. The wifi signal dies the second I activate the wireless controllers. I'm working on trying to fix this, but if anyone has any advice, it'd be greatly appreciated !
This item is not worth the couple of bucks I paid for it. The sound quality is absolutely horrible. All you can hear is static. I was so excited when I got this, but was thoroughly disappointed. Oh well, I guess I will stick to my FM transmitter.
i don't know how to report people that sell bad stuff, but, when i bought this NEW pioneer TS-300R subwoofer, it wasn't what it suposed to be. Instead it was a USED and burned (non working) TS-301R pioneer subwoofer, when i install it i was supervising the installation and they told me that the subwoofer was already opened and they conect it and it didn't work and they opened and it was full of glue and burned in the inside, so be carefull with this guy.
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.
I've used this mouse for over a year thinking that mac OS X had a weakness where scroll wheels are concerned. No matter what application I used (web browsers, Word, Acrobat) the text would always jitter when the scroll reached either the upper or lower limit and ultimately stopped at some random place. After trying a generic scroll wheel mouse I discovered that it worked perfectly without needing to install special software. My experience with the Iridio was bad, but is thankfully over.
It made my wireless connection much slower than the built in wireless card in my laptop, to the point where it just disconnect on me. I made sure that my laptop was only using the Belkin Expresscard and it still would not give me speeds anywhere near N1 like it's supposed to.Also, the .exe file needed to run Belkin Wireless Networking Utility was missing in the software I received along with the expresscard.
Apple's products have a good finishing and great functionality built in. But Operating system kills it completely. It hangs up for no reason.
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.
I would not even give it to a child it is a piece of crap. Horribly cheap product that not worth it.
I bought this card to replace my Diamond Viper II Z200, 32 MB, AGP, it was a complete mistake. Since the first moment I installed the Hercules card I started having promblems. I have a flat panel monitor at 1024 X 768 X 16, the icons and letters lost the clearness I am used to. I also experienced problems with some games. I tried everything, new drivers, different frecuencies, etc, nothig solve the problems. I also submitted Hercules a request to see if this card was compatible with the Creative Dxr3 DVD decoder card, never get an answer.Finally I have to reinstall my old Diamond Viper II card and everything returned to normality.
I love the compact speakers, but the sound is...pretty bad, frankly. Music sounds disappointingly tinny. The volume buttons don't work at all.And while the design is very cool, it's also impractical: the power button is on the back of the subwoofer, between the cable jacks. Who thought that was a good idea?
This is the second time I've been dumb enough to buy these- both times, I saw an uncluttered surface (no loud logos!) and the sony brand name, and assumed it'd be good quality. Only after my burning software failed again & again, and then my cd drive stopped recognizing any discs at all until rebooting, did I realize that I'd been through this before- with Sony discs, a year ago.I can't imagine what could possibly make these so bad. I've used just about every other kind of discs with no problem. Reading the other reviews here makes me realize it's not just me. It's pretty upsetting that I've wasted $40 or so on these things, for a grand total of maybe 5-10 usable discs.
I have returned 2 now...the first one just quite working and the second one couldn't receive a signal. The first one was not an out of the box failure, but the second was. The maps are at least 2 years out of date. You will definately double, triple or even quadruple your U-Turns with this device.
I concur with the previous reviewer's points that the device's weight and ports arrangement make the hub seem cheap and limit it's usage. I'll add that Belkin has misleading advertising for the product and that I recieved rather poor customer service from them.First off, the hub functioned, but not until I plugged the AC adapter in. I have a basic MS optical mouse, a Lexus Jump Drive, a digital camera and an SD card reader. None of them work with the hub unplugged. I'm 0 for 4, even though 'most devices work without power supply'...Second, after I plugged the hub into one of my rear USB ports, the other went dead. Since I've decided I didn't want to use this piece of junk, I've been unable to plug any of the other devices directly into either of my PC USB ports anymore. These other devices work when going through the powered hub (or the new drive bay ports), but not otherwise.I emailed Belkin and they responded by telling me to call the helpline. After 10-15 minutes on hold, the CSR had me plugging and unplugging things for another 15 minutes until he drew the conclusion that "our device is working properly, contact your PC manufaturer to find out what's wrong with the PC". A half hour on the phone to determine the problem was what I originally described in my email...I have no idea if the technical fault is with the hub or the motherboard, but I've used the USB ports for over 2 years without a hint of trouble until I plugged the TetraHub into them.BTW, I eventually found a drive-bay hub that plugged directly into the motherboard and suited my needs perfectly for half the price. I'm not sure what could make the TetraHub worth the price, even if it didn't have problems, unless you have some affinity to pretty lights...
My desktop computer and other equipment were damaged by a power surge even though they were properly connected to a surge protector manufactured by Cyberpower. For three days, I have repeatedly called the Cyberpower warranty claims department as instructed to make a claim for connected equipment damages. I left voice messages with the claims administrator who has never answered the phone in person. They do not appear to return phone calls.
I've had two JVC VCRs - the first one was excellent, and lasted for many years of top notch service. This one has excellent features, very good picture. The control layout on the front of the unit and the remote leaves something to be desired, though.The real killer is that my machine died just after the warranty expired. Boy, was I pissed. One day I found it just sitting there, dead. I don't know if it was just this one, but I am now without a VCR, and I'm trying to figure out if I should try another JVC or not.
I just replaced my wrt54g with this router. On the wrt54g I was getting about 6meg/sec download speed. With this router, on my desktop I'm getting 7.5meg/sec. However, on my laptop I'm getting 300kb/sec. Obviously there's a problem.I called technical support. It's the kind of tech support where the "tech" asks you a question and then they put you on hold for a minute while they look through their flowchart for the next question to ask you. Every question was the obvious problems that I already checked on my own. After about five questions he says the problem is my internet connection. I explain to him that I'm getting 7.5meg on my desktop, so it can't be the connection. And then I got the usual "may I help you with anything else today?" I might as well have been dealing with an automated system.I'll be packing up the Pre-N and sending it back in the morning. Too bad.
Upon receipt, this remote had missing screws. When i picked it up more of them fell out. Remote was also cracked. Do yourself a favor and save your money for a better quality remote
i just got it today.it did works on my pc to tv but very poor connection.stop all the time.dont buy it !!!!!!!!!
This product works but the sound quality is poor with a "buzz" in the back ground. I believe most FM transmitters "buzz" and this is most likely not any worse than the rest. I barely used it before putting it in the glove box where it stays. I drive a 2005 BMW 645Ci with their premium radio.
The overall picture quality is good. However, picture quality in dark or poorly lighted environment is not consistent. Major disappointment is Canon support. I was unable to upgrade the camera with the latest firmware from Canon website. When contacted, Canon replied with &quot;sorry, we do not offer any support with firmware upgrade&quot;. Definitely not the Canon support nor product quality I expected.
The sound quality of these headphones was pretty good. However, they are physical pieces of garbage. When I spend this much money on headphones I expect them to last me at least a decade, if not more. One of the ear pieces snapped off with little pressure (I had to superglue it back on). A little over a year after purchasing the headphones the part of the chord that connects to the plug frayed, leaving one of the earphones useless. I had to take it to an electrician to get repaired. This was not from hard use as I made sure to take care of such an expensive piece of equipment. Now the leather portion of the ear cushions has split on the interior of the phones, exposing the cushions, and the leather is peeling off of the exterior. This is all within about 2 years of spending $125 on these things. Additionally, the metal part that goes over your head begins to hurt after having them on for more than half an hour. Like I said, good sound but terrible physical quality. I recently bought a pair of $8 Sony headphones that have a sound quality not far below these. Don't spend your hard earned cash on these things.
I wear headsets with each call - I like to be hands free! I have one for my home office and one for my living area. My office headset finally quit and I had to buy another. Unfortunately, I was not able to locate my original brand headset, so I bought this one.This headset is the worst I have ever used! I have a small head where even small caps are too big and this headset was extremely tight and not adjustable to the head. My ear hurt in minutes. The worst part of this headset is the crackling noise! When the cord is moved, it crackles and makes a conversation inaudible. Even when trying to be extremely still, the headset crackles. The crackle is not on my phone as my one original headset still works beautifully.I will not be using this again and am extremely disappointed. The only good news with this was it was not expensive. :(
The hardware is solid and print quality very good. Installation is a nightmare and the software is terrible; common problems for HP devices. HP never released a driver for the scanner for Windows7 64 bit so I cannot scan long documents. HP suggests using Windows Fax and Scan, a terrible solution since the Windows scan program does not create pdf files and only scans one page at a time into separate files. The printer was sold as a business printer but once I started using Windows7 64 bit the printer doesn't work well and the scanner is essentially useless. This is my last HP device. HP tech support is also not helpful.
I have an HD Antenna and was hoping this thing would boost my signal, but it basically did nothing. If anything it made the signal a little worse.
This is a common thing I've found on the internet, especially on Ebay, but more and more on Amazon these days too. I selected several SD memory cards, placed them in my cart. When I went to check out, the total for the cards was about $70. The shipping was more than $85., and the tax was more than $12. The actual shipping charges would be less than $5. I don't know why these people do business this way. At best its dishonest, and at worse, its fraud. For me its a complete turn-off, and I won't do business with these kind of people. I just wish Amazon had a way for me to filter these merchants from my searches so I don't waste so much of my time. As this practice becomes more frequent on Amazon, I find myself using Amazon less. I can see a time in the near future where I'll only use Amazon for book purchases.
Do not purchase this piece of whistler garbage its cheap for a reason I used it for 1 year long distance and regular city driving, I can visual see the cops before it goes off lots of false alert but very few true alerts your better off steering clear of whistler products period.
I bought this unit and with my desktop and laptop and after installing the cd (which the direcions say u should) it would not work at all. Occassionally, there would be blinks of the light going off but then it would die. I dont know whether this was a defective unit or its just did not work, but i returned it within an hour. I checked the Sandisk website and after following the directions the technical support gave me it still didn't work. I own a dell inspiron 8600 and a cyberpower system.
This camera takes beautiful photos. The wide lense gives a nice straight picture.However...A set of AA alkalines lasts for only 5-10 flash photos.Using expensive lithium batteries allows the camera to consume all it wants and thus overheats to the point that touching the memory card burns you. Laughably, the manual warns against touching the hot memory card after long continuous use!The battery door is plastic and becomes chewed up by the metal case. Also, the zoom is easily damaged by switching on the camera accidentally when it's in a bag.I bought the Canon S50. It was a couple hundred dollars more and photo quality is a tad poorer than the S414, but it has a rechargeable battery which lasts for a whole day of photos and the memory card hardly even gets warm.
I feel cheated. this headphone are Garbage for a high price. It does not have a bass. my ipod headphone sound better..
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.
Celestron is nothing if not consistent. There are no instructions. The tube rattles. The threads don't match-up with the Neximage 5 camera. And the final image is horrible. Actually, every single component of this reducer is horrible. Except the Celstron Logo. Which I can read loud and clear. I would give this reducer zero stars but Amazon doesn't allow zero stars. One star implies that I could actually use it. That is not the case. It is unusable.
I have an almost constant stream of guests who rapidly fill up the memory capacity on their digital cameras and/or want to exchange images with others. Invariably they will not have their USB cable with them. I keep the reader permanently connected and on my desktop. This reader allows me to quickly create a CD for them or transfer images from one card to another.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA WARNING!!!!!!!The front door that is used to turn the power on to take pictures breaks too easily--Olympus customer service will do nothing to help. If you look on the web multiple people say they have the same problem which equals a design flaw and they will not help. The $300 plus I paid is in the garbage and Olympus wants $$$$ to fix it and will do nothing to keep a customer. As far as I am concerned I am running the camera over with my car and NEVER BUYING AN OLYPUS AGAIN.
Not everything it's hyped-up to be. I use it with AOL and your AOL screen name must be less than 10 characters or it will not connect. It connects to AOL thru your Internet Explorer and it's slow connection. Easier to just get a real long telephone cord. A poor substitute for true wireless internet. Way over-priced,personally I would save my money.
I bought this dvd player because I just got a dvd burner and I needed a dvd player that played dvd-r disks. Well this one was advertised to do that; it even says it on the box. When i pull it out of the box and plug it up, I put a dvd-r in to watch it, and it gives me a &quot;no-disk&quot; error. I'm sending this back and getting my money.
This keyboard is horrible for people with repetitive stress injuries because the keys are so hard to depress. I'm not sure what the manufacturer was thinking (maybe harder to push keys give the illusion of sturdiness) but it is irritating for wrists that are already prone to inflammation. I've used other keyboards in the past with greater success. I only chucked my last keyboard because it stopped functioning, but when it did work, it was great.
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.
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.
I went on vacation, made 81 photos with my 3020 Olympus camera and then when I wanted to transfer my photos, the card gave me a formating error. So now all my pictures are lost. Will not buy this product again!
I recently purchased this camera for a second smaller camera to supplement my Nikon D100. I had it 2 weeks when it began to display "Memory Card Error" and would not store any of my pictures. I don't have any problem with that same memory card in my other camera. I have the older 3MP powershot and have never had a problem with it. I have since returned it but wish I had listened to the reviews on this camera.
Had to return it unfortunately. I have no idea why they made the socket holes so small. My flat screen TV was purchased at Best Buy in NYC. No excuse for why it didn't fit like it should have. Waste of my time and money.
Bought two of these piece of crap. Filled them up with pictures on special trip with my wife; came back home only to find out that the disks had a memory stick error. Could not retrieve any of my precious pictures. Get SONY forget LEXAR!
I ordered this and received a package with an old expiration date. I wrote to amazon.com and they sent me a replacement- and ANOTHER defective package. I STILL have not received my refund!I only gave it 1 star because they made me- otherwise it would be ZERO.
This camera definitely felt right, and the price wasn't bad. I bought this off amazon not too long ago. Whether the camera is aging or not, i'm not too sure. But I do know for a fact that this camera is very unreliable when it comes to taking photos of individuals that are moving, thus resulting in blurry photos and a severely limited flash range. I do know that this camera model is old, but the quality should not be at this rate. Buyers should be aware that this camera is around 2x the bulk of normal camera sizes, thus making it slightly more awkward to carry about. I guess I could bring up the issues it has with taking photos at poor lighting, but i'm sure someone will pounce on my review saying I don't know how to use the functions properly and what not. The honest trust is that this camera is reliable for a good few months, and then simply refuses to work properly. Like other reviewers have said, save your money a little longer and buy that better brand of digital cameras that you do trust.
I had this for one week and had to return it immediately. The wireless connection was inconsistent and unreliable and one of my computers couldn't connect to it at all. But worse, the ethernet router was frequently dropping out and needing to be reset. When you're playing poker online that's not what you want out of a router. I'd say skip this and wait for them to make a better router. Ironically I also bought the d-link 5 port gigabit switch and that works flawlessly. Stay away from this one.
Amazon's price for this antenna was the best I could find. I ordered it on a Sunday before a Monday holiday and it was delivered the following Wednesday via their Super Saver free shipping, which I considered to be excellent service. This antenna looks better than a twin-lead dipole antenna, appears to be well-made, comes in an attractive box with a balun coil (matching transformer) for connecting to screw terminals and also an alligator clip for hooking it to a built-in antenna.Since this antenna has received mixed reviews from other users I decided to be as "scientific," as my skills and equipment would allow. I used my training as an FCC licensed broadcast engineer to compare it to the standard twin-lead dipole antenna that was included free with my tuner. I had already oriented my existing dipole antenna for optimum reception, using my tuner's signal-strength indicators. I then used my tuner's scan mode to see how many stations it could find and I carefully wrote down the frequency and signal strength for each of the many stations that I can receive. Since I live about halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, my FM dial is crowded with stations.After establishing a base-line of performance with my ordinary dipole antenna, I replaced it with the C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna and experimented with dozens of antenna positions to obtain best reception. Remarkably, mounting the C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna in the exact same position and location, that my twin-lead dipole antenna had been installed, gave me the best performance. After this optimum positioning, I once again used my tuner's scan mode to see how many stations it could find. I then carefully compared the signal strength from each station that my tuner found using the new antenna, with the signal strength that I had received with my previously-installed antenna. Although I saw no indication of a stronger signal on any of the existing stations, I was able to pick up two more stations in my tuner's scan mode with the new antenna.As a percentage of the large number of stations that I could already receive at my location, I considered two additional stations a very small improvement. The difference easily could have been due to minor changes in atmospheric conditions between the tests. It was certainly not as dramatic as the improvement that I expected when comparing a $3 antenna with a $30 antenna. If you're using a good twin-lead dipole antenna and have adjusted its position for best reception, I believe that you'll need to upgrade to an outdoor antenna, such as the Winegard HD-6000 FM Stereo Antenna, to get a noticeable improvement. I could not find that the C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna is significantly better.To understand why the results turned out as they did, it might be helpful to understand how antennas work. The most effective antenna elements in the FM and TV band are the length of the radio wave that they're tuned to receive. Our FM band extends from 88Mhz to 108Mhz, which represents a wavelengths from slightly more than 109 inches to slightly more than 134 inches. The higher the frequency, the shorter the wave.A typical folded dipole antenna is about 58 inches wide, which is about 5% less than half the length of the average FM radio wave. Since the dipole is folded onto itself, it has an effective antenna length of about 122 inches, which is the average between the 109 inch and 134 inch wavelength extremes of the FM band.There are several ways to increase the gain of an antenna. One way is to increase the number of active antenna elements that are exposed to the radio waves and connect them together. Another is to use a reflector to concentrate the radio waves onto the antenna. Satellite antennas, for example, reflect and concentrate very short waves onto a rigid dipole antenna by using a dish. Outdoor Yagi FM (and TV) antennas use multiple elements connected in tandem with reflecting elements in the rear to focus the antenna's sensitivity in a single direction. Such antennas are very efficient because they use both multiple elements and reflectors to increase gain.Ultimately the Crane antenna, no matter how attractively it may be designed and packaged, cannot defy the laws of physics. It has only a single active T-shaped folded antenna element which is exactly the same as an inexpensive twin-lead folded dipole antenna. It is, therefore, not surprising that several reviewers including me, who have compared it to the cheap variety, have found that it gives no better reception.
I had hoped this product would save me from having to put out traps. No luck. One of the younger gophers actually likes to sit on the thing when he suns himself.
I do CAD work and was wanting to see what others felt were good input devices. I saw quite a few posts from users who highly regarded trackballs. After reading the many positive reviews for the Trackman Wheel I decided to give it a try. It didn't take more than a minute for me to realize the reason why you don't find trackball devices dominating the mouse displays in retail outlets. Getting the cursor to traverse the display requires two to four movements of the ball with the thumb. Analyzing the mechanics involved, it is more efficient to have the ball roll on the desk than to have to move it with your fingers. One sweep of the hand can give several rotations of the ball when it rolls on the desk whereas with the ball inverted, the fingers are required to provide all the rotation of the ball which obviously requires much more physical input from the user. Combine those manipulations of the trackball with your other fingers for the buttons and scroll wheel and you will quickly feel stress in your hand as the fingers and thumb strain to coordinate the cursor movements.CAD users commonly use 2 or more monitors. For me to get the cursor to traverse between two monitors required several thumb movements on the trackball, in contrast to a single sweep my wrist with a conventional mouse. To pan in the drawing window I have to press and hold the scroll wheel while moving the mouse cursor. To zoom the view in or out requires rolling the scroll wheel. With the trackball these movements require rolling or holding the scroll wheel button down with the middle or index finger while moving the trackball with the thumb. This is an unnatural and awkward movement for the hand and quickly leads to fatigue. Also to draw lines I have to hold down the left mouse button while moving the cursor with my thumb and at the same time pressing or rolling the middle scroll wheel to pan and zoom to place the end point of the line. Coordinating all those manipulations between the thumb and fingers is stressful to the hand. With a conventional mouse the cursor movement is controlled by the wrist, leaving the thumb naturally relaxed and the fingers free to manipulate the buttons and scroll wheel.I am not criticizing the quality or functionality of the Trackman Wheel mouse but I do not recommend a trackball for CAD work.
First, it is only minimally compatible with my Proscan television, which is a product of the same corporate entity (Thomson). You would think that they would want it to work well with their own products!Secondly, there were no codes in it for my Apex AD-600A DVD player or my Memorex VCR. These aren't antiques, nor are the too new to be known by this remote. I went through the entire code search process, trying every code for both devices.Thirdly, when we finally started using it for TV only (when the original remote wore out), it was incredibly flaky, and had to be whacked firmly several times a day. Very unreliable battery contacts!Completely unsatisfactory!I gave up and bought a Philips/Magnavox PM625. Controls everything I have. Easy to set up. It can even do learning if there's no matching code. All for a couple of dollars more.
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.
I bought this TV a year ago from Best Buy. At first, I was greatly impressed. The picture was great, the sound quality was great, it was turning out to be a great buy.Now, however, the TV shuts off randomly, sometimes within seconds of turning it on. I took it to Best Buy, but the warranty had expired, only parts were covered. They wanted half the initial cost of the TV to fix it WITHOUT the parts. I declined.For those of you who have the money to recycle televisions every year, then buy this TV. Those of you who are looking for a long-term investment, however, should look elsewhere!
I needed headphones with a RIGHT ANGLE, or "L" shaped plug because of space constrictions. I had found a number of headphones which were cheaper with straight plugs but they would not work. I ordered this headphone because not only the picture, but also he printed nomenclature on AMAZON's sale showed and said the headphones came with an "L" shaped plug. I paid the extra funds to make sure I got what would fit in my limited space. When the unit came, IT HAS THE STRAIGHT, NOT THE 90 DEGREE OR "L" PLUG, making it useless for my purposes. The plug was not visible without opening the packaging and when I did I discovered the plug is a STRAIGHT PLUG, not the "right angle" or "L" shaped one touted in the picture and also the nomenclature. The packaging was almost destroyed extracting the unit from it, only to find that it was unusable. If you need a "right angle" plug do not order this unit.
While there were no dimensions listed on this product, it was billed as being big enough for oversized laptops. Well my hp dv9000 is way, way too big to fit on this and use a mouse at the same time. I can sit on my couch and surf the net a bit, but playing any games or doing any work (both require extensive mouse usage) are impossible. Guess I'll have to build my own lapdesk because all of these products are still built for the tiny 15.4" laptops of last millenium.
I found the bag to small for my needs. I have more gear than what it will hold. If all you have is the body and a lens then it would be ok. The bag is nice just to small for my needs.
Pros:- surface feels nice- buttons work ok- cool glow effect- easy to carry aroundCons:- no ergonomics and poorly designed. For example, the "illumination off" button is located in the lower left corner of the keyboard and occupies valuable realestat instead of the unused top right- the buttons are too small, space bar is difficult to press and easy to miss.- letter are cheaply transfered onto the surface and will weare out easyWould recommend trying it before buying it first.. If I only had the packaging I would not have kept mine..
It's a lot bigger, it's as big as a 30gig vision m with a Rhino Skin case around it... I broke the LCD screen at work one day, but I can still control it by plugging it into my television. I see a replacement screen cost $120, maybe i'll get that. New creative zens are being released today, I'd get one of those instead.
Congratulations to Yamaha for fleecing me on this product. Having been a loyal Yamaha component buyer for 2 decades, this item is my last. It was a warranty replacement for my previous Yamaha DVD player, which went on the fritz soon after purchase. At first, the service shop in Anaheim sent me a lower grade replacement, without some of the features of my original player. After sending it back (at my expense), I was then sent a DVD-C750. Playback is actually OK, with good picture quality. Where this doorstop of a DVD player has problems is with accepting commands from the remote. It will freeze, ignore commands, and even refuse manual attempts to power off. I need to literally unplug the thing to unfreeze it and attempt to make it work again.This is not rocket science technology, Yamaha. I've had it. I'm moving on, and the only thing left to decide is if I just take this thing to eWaste or if I simply hurl it into the dumpster at my complex.
This wireless FM transmitter worked as advertised only for about two months. Then it stopped working completely. Both the charger and the display died suddenly. Apparently this happens often.
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.
For low usage and low port requirements this *may* do the job for you. My experience with this product has been a terrible waste of time. LAN port drops connection on a regular basis. Had to replace the unit 4 times, 3 for the LAN problem and the 1st one for a K/B and Mouse drop off. Having to reset this device on a regular basis is a nasty little solution. I am looking elsewhere for a reliable product personally. PS have also tried the new *updated* version of this port replicator the PA095U and has the same problems with a slightly different logo on the front to stare at while ripping your hair out!
I didn't expect the sound quality to be impeccable, but I did expect it to be decent and it is not. On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd give it a 3, pretty bad. The volume fades in and out and the sound has a muffled, mono aspect to it. Not worth more than $10 in my opinion.
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 . . .
This DSL router is Unreliable.While the price makes this unit attractive, it suffers from a nagging problem of locking up with the only remedy being a power-cycle on both DSL modem and the LinkSys.My ISP/Telco is Earthlink/GTE in So Cal and they use PPPoE for dynamic IP assignment. Tried the unit with both Win 98 and Linux and lockup occurs with both.Have used all existing firmware versions upto 1.33 Beta (as of 02 Aug) and none seem to fix this problem.Give it a single star just because the potential exists for them to fix this problem with future firware upgrades. I just do not wish to wait any further.
Bought for P100 and was disappointed. Even the main compartment will not hold the battery charger. The two front compartments are too small be of any practical value. For a digital camera you need space for camera, memory stick case, battery charger, connectors to computer and TV and room for the manual would be nice.
I have a standard EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Superclocked 640MB PCIE video card. It has a STANDARD DVI out. For some reason the 2 screws on the sides that screw into the video card do no reach the nut on the card where they are supposed to screw in. Other cables do just fine, but this cable does not. This is rediculous and very annoying. I would send it back but I'm just going to have to suffer with it because I don't have time for that right now. It was inexpensive but I guess you get what you pay for, so yeah, it's not only inexpensive but it's cheap. Don't companies test their products, things like this just blow my mind and make me sick, whoever gave this product the go to put on the market should be fired on the grounds of being STUPID!
I am amazed by the number of positives reviews for the 880 ... and can conclude 2 things: either these folks have little prior experience w/ digital cameras, or my camera is broken. And although my camera is sorely in need of a firmware update, I do believe it is operating as designed.The good points first ... in good lighting conditions, and when all of the camera's parameters are appropriately set ... this camera has the raw ability to take exceptional pictures. The lens is quite good (for a digi-cam), and the resolution provided by the 3.4 M-pix CCD is fantastic. However, such fantastic pictures are rarely obtained.The bad points ... 1) The camera is incapable of automatically setting its own parameters (focus, aperture, speed, etc.) on its own. Its &quot;auto&quot; and &quot;Scene&quot; modes stink. The worst is auto-focus. Even in bright outdoor pictures, this camera almost always produces focus errors. So far, I can always guess the distance to the subject and manually set the focus better then the camera can. And believe me, setting the time on a VCR is a lot easier than setting the focus distance on a Nikon 880.2) Indoor pictures are awful. With less light, the focus errors increase. Even more importantly, the &quot;grain&quot; is awful (like using an ISO 1600 film). The &quot;auto&quot; modes set the ISO to 400 (max), where grain is the worse. When I override this (ISO=100), I can reduce the grain, but the dumb camera doesn't compensate for the change in film speed, so I end up with very dark pictures. Finally, all of my indoor pictures have the white balance heavily skewed toward red/yellow. The amount I have to &quot;push&quot; my pictures with the computer afterwards is tremendous.3) The User Interface ... this is a non-trivial device to master. I probably have invested over 20 hours of experimenting to try to master this camera. One can just use the &quot;Auto&quot; modes, but then one is stuck w/ very mediocre to poor pictures (worse than my old 1-Mpix cameras). And if one was to use their famous &quot;Scene&quot; mode, it takes almost 20 seconds before you are ready to take the picture (10 seconds to power up, 10 seconds to navigate/select the Scene menus). And the manual overrides are very difficult to master. For example, to set the ISO, one holds down one of 4 buttons while moving the zoom in/out.4) Lots of other annoyances, which make this camera frustrating to use everytime I pick it up. In a typical social situation (trying to capture the memories), perhaps only 20% of my pictures, w/ the Nikon 880, are keepers. With my older Olympus D600 (1 M-pix), I would get 80% good pictures in similar situations.I bought the Nikon 880 through the internet, so I don't have the option of returning it. Why did I buy it ... I thought it was the best bang for the buck. Note: when comparison shopping for price, always always add an additional $150 to the base price of the 880 to account for the charger, the rechargeable battery, and a larger flash card. This camera will eat a $12 disposable CR5 battery in under an hour.If I had to do it again, I would have bought the G1. This assessment is based upon playing w/ a friends camera, and based upon my personal bias toward performance. My 2nd choice might have been the Kodak 4800 (no 1st hand experience, but my sense is that this is a fairly easy-to-use point-and-shoot that would produce good pictures using their auto modes).Hope this review helps. Since I am stuck w/ the 880, I will be publishing my preferred settings for this camera on some of the news groups in the near future.
It didn't work out of the box. Sent it back to the manufacturer and they said they tested it and it works. Well they are wrong! I have three different WORKING power backs by 2 different manufactures and new Nikon that works just fine but this trigger does not work. They said there must be radio interference near my location preventing it from working. Not the case at all because it didn't work in Florida where I was, it doesn't work in California where I am now and it didn't work any place in between.
I guess I'm one of only two people who actually used the parental support feature of this router, since this is only the second review to cite this problem.I bought this router about 2 1/2 years ago, and immediately found the router-based parental control feature one of the best features offered. This worked great for over a year, but then suddenly by mistyping a URL I find that the parental control is gone! After calls to Belkin, a web search and a call to Blue Coat (former supplier of the web-based portion of the Belkin parental control), I find that it was indeed discontinued several months before, with absolutely no warning (the HAD my email address for the account registration).As was mentioned in the other review, their replacement for it is Zone Alarm, which is PC based, and not nearly as useful or flexible as the original product. Nowhere on the Belkin website is there a mention of the discontinuance of the original feature, nor an apology for the inconvenience.I find this lack of regard for the customer completely unacceptable, and will NEVER buy a Belkin product again. I feel this corporate malfeasance overrides any other positive features it may have, which were not much in any case given the price.
Bought this item about 6 months ago. I had hell installing the drivrs. Finally had to download the software abandon the CD and got the software to work properly. Six months later the machine stopped working. The power adapter is fine but the machine itself is just dead. Waste of money. Cost of cartridges will send you into bankruptcy.
I had to return the item because it stopped working a few days after I received it.Hopefully they will give me another one.Victor
I have been using Logitech trackman original trackman for many years and thought this would be a great upgrade. I was highly disappointed in the side ball and the having to left click with your thumb. On top of that saying it's cordless is not quite correct, while other cordless mice use a thumb drive this still has a very long cord that you don't know where to put. (I am using a laptop). I love the original trackman and don't understand the purpose of having the ball on the side. The ball on the side causes my hand to cramp and I am not able to navigate very fast. It is as bad as going back to a regular mouse. I am hoping that in the future the Logitech people go back to their original design for the trackman and get real with the cordlessness.
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........
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.
I have a big house and a wireless network. One of the computers is placed in a room that gets a weak signal. So, I purchased this antenna which seems to make no difference at all. In addition, the instructions are vague and unhelpful.
I bought this ipod round speaker a while ago. It is cheap but the sound quality is really poor, and so I have to return it.
The vcr unit is almost hopeless when it comes to recording. When you play back, the picture keeps rolling. Adjusting the tracking helps little if at all.Annoying since the recording settings are fairly intelligent.
I got one of theseandamusing itfor thefirst time. As yucan see, typing onit is ntasasy asyu might think. ihopethekeys loosen upa bit over time..escialythespae bar.Not real happyright now.
They don't have a -5 or even zero star rating so 1 is all I can stand.Obviously HP has marketing types posing as 6th graders trying to keep thier review #'s up by posing as such. The first review was unbelievable (my companies marketing guys could have hidden it better and they are morons!). The second review was just plain goofy..."I'm reviewing my brother's printer":pEven 6th graders have a better way to spend their time.The HP printer is barely worth the ink cartridge that comes with it. Which is the most expensive part. That aside, it wouldn't have bothered me that much cause you get what you pay for. What bothers me most is the amount of DRIVER SPAM that you MUST install with the driver.Installing the driver took about 20 minutes. Give me a flippin break. The standard USB driver for a printer should fit on a floppy disk. Heck, for this amount of money it should use class drivers. In addition to taking forever, it created a HPPP(D:) drive that consumes 500MB of disk space. Good thing I had all of 1G left...now I don't and my machine is crawling along. Ironically the first button you see when you double click it is "Install more software". Egads, are these guys into the hard drive business as well as the INK business.Bill Hewlett and David Packard would be sad to see how far their company has fallen.HP beware. I can no longer suffer fools lightly. If you sell me something (which is highly unlikely unless you bring back good calculators and test equipment) that is useless junk I will review it to the end.
Being used on a Mac. Not a smooth operating printer; loud [who cares as long as it prints], must use exactly the right paper or it clogs up and then you have the devil to pay. Tip over the machine, engage in a treasure search for the offending paper to find where it stuck, yank it out, reboot and watch the red light, and watch and wait. Highly sensitive and unforgiving; have not even tried to network it. What is the right weight of paper is anyone's guess. Heavier, better.
We ordered the Uniden two way radio. The picture shows two radios with the charging base. When we recieved the package we received just the radios, no charging base or rechargeable batteries. We had to do some adjustments to be able to use the radios in the way that we had needed.
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.
Based upon other Amazon reviews of similar products I purchased this thinking that this was the most cost effective solution. Unfortunately the capacity of the cartridges is so limited that they don't even last when trying to remove accumulated dust from a single laptop or DVD player. Part of the issue is that the CO2 stream is so gentle as to be ineffective on any particles of more substance than a mole of dust.
On my Panasonic cordless phone, even if I place the microphone right up to my mouth, my words are truncated. Works fine with my old Uniden cordless phone, and also works with my Verizon LG cell phone.But for Panasonic -- a piece of junk. Buyer beware. Invidious, as this headset is produced by the same company that produces the phone itself.
While the sound of this headset is OK, the cheap plastic head band will, WILL, break. I replaced this piece of junk with the same thing twice. They always break in exactly the same place, at the head band adjuster.It's a horrible design, a tiny bit of plastic is all that holds the band and ear piece together. I won't buy another one. My current one is epoxyed together.Look for a different brand. If you are thinking of getting a Panasonic phone and plan to use a head set, don't. You are required to use this junkie headset. A different brand phone will allow you to use a good headset.
Customer support is playing stupid and winning again...the price on this printer changed 2 times since i ordered mine 3 days ago..."can't do anything for you, we are just fulfilling the order for a third party, so we are not responsable"...duh, well done Amazon.
when working pretty good, but coz of USB connection and lack of help facility something was always wrong. Also if you plan on wearing for more than 5 mins its very tight, gave me a headache
I purchased this DVD player a week ago and find watching movies a very frustrating endeavor. This machine refuses to play some DVDs; abruptly stops an hour or so into the movie; and locks up randomly. When it does play a DVD, the picture quality is very good as is the sound. I attempted to contact customer support but was foiled by the inability to speak to a live person. They refer you to the RCA.com website which is also useless. If you wish to talk to someone, they refer you to a non-tollfree number. Having had many GE products in my five decades, I guess I expected a better product and at least customer support for one's questions. Now I am looking for a better quality DVD player and one which also offers customer support.
This may be a good SD, don't know because the company would not allow shipment to Hawaii. Therefore ordered the Viking SD and it has been a very good SD.
Do not buy this charger. It destroys the Creative Zen V Plus player. I charged my Player using the USB port on the computer, and it was fine. I bought this charger from Gomadic and plugged it in. After 10 minutes, the entire charger and player were hot to the touch, and the player was dead. Please read other people's reviews. The same thing happened to them. Do not buy this item.
The vacuum is quite good. It's light and very easy to maneuver and has good power considering its size. Yes, the power cord is a little short but all you'll need to do is buy an extension cord dedicated to the cleaner.The problem is Sanyo's Service...The little plastic pin that holds the nozzle in place broke after a few times of using the crevice tool. It is such an easy part to identify and replace that I thought I could get a replacement shipped to me. Not really...I quickly discovered that I had no choice but to bring the appliance in for repair. And that the closest service center was more than 50 miles away.I called the shop hoping they could order the part in advance but no way. I had to go there and leave the appliance with them.It took almost 4 weeks to get it repaired...Next time I have a problem with it I will seriously considering discontinuing it and buying a new one from another manufacturer.I strongly recommend to check where is the closest service center before you buy any Sanyo appliance!
This inexpensive machinge worked just fine for occasional use in the first five months I owned it. Then it began jamming on any page placed in it for transmission. Considering how cheap it was, I guess I got what I paid for. It was not worth the cost of shipping to return it for service, so I disposed of it and purchased something of better quality.
I ordered this camera after reading many reviews from others that have purchased this camera. When I got it I was happy with it's size and quality however...you can't buy an extra battery ANYWHERE! I brought it in to many different camera stores and nobody even heard of the camera. And all the paperwork that comes with the camera didn't even provide you with a place to order extra batteries. I even went to the Samsung website and this camera wasn't on there...how could this not be on their site? Needless to say I returned this item ASAP!
I bought mine in November of 2005 and loved it until yesterday. For some reason the screen looks like it got shot with a bb gun in the lower right corner. This resulted in Multi- colored lines running down the right side of the screen and black lines running across the bottom.Nothing came in contact with the screen. There is no sign of a scratch, dent,mark of any kind on the screen . It was fine the night before.It is basically a total loss. I didn't get the extended warranty from Best Buy. When I tried to call the local authorized service centers I got no answers...I ended up buying a new LCD TV - with an extended warranty...not an Aquos cause they don't make 32 inch anymore and I'm a bit gun shy now...
While I have not had this product long at all, I feel left in the dark when it comes to continued support from Toshiba. While the latest and greatest gets the updates to Windows Mobile 2003, they leave this product, which is less then a year old in the dark. Tech support has said that there is not an update, and do not even speculate if there will be one. Talk about frustration!!
My 25yr old Radio Shack scanner receives all the local police channels. This scanner is not only confusing but also fails to receive all but two police channels.
These speakers were highly rated and got great reviews. My experience was not good at all. I bought these along with Polk Audio 3-ways for my front doors. The cheaper 3ways sounded much better. The low end frequency is terrible and one just broke after 3 months. I had both sets hooked up to an Infinity Reference amp. Matter of fact boths sets of speakers have something wrong with them. I will never buy Polk Audio again...Disappointed!
I selected this VCR because of all the great reviews it had. I was so very disappointed! This is the most complicated VCR I have ever tried to install and program. I have never had any trouble hooking up any other VCR before and this one was an absolute nightmare. I still can't get it to work right so I will be sending it back. It is far too complicated for someone who just wants to tape a daily show.
Well after a year or so, especially if it's exposed to any kind of heat, the capacitors wear out and you're gonna start to get a slew of "false laser" alerts. The customer service folks will politely explain that you can send it back for $60 and hope they will fix it ... :-(
I had a pair of senheizer and there's not comparison in the quality of sound. i definitely don't like it.
A fine Christmas present for an excited 3yr old turned to tears by the end of March. Every store bought cd and DVD now produces the same "invalid disc" error message and will not play. Don't be fooled by all the added components (remote, headphones, etc.) - none of them are worth anything if the unit doesn't work.
Used/broken one delivered in a plastic bag! When connected, only left channel worked and contact was loos. total junk! I had to go to Fry's to get a decent one about the same price after returning this.
I used to be a Palm enthusiast until I bought this model. A few months after purchse, it stopped hot syncing. When I got a replacement, it also stopped working after a few months. Very disappointing. I wouldn't have written this review, except that the two people I recommended this model to have also experienced the same problem.
Iam writing this review not because the laptop didnt function properly etc but because THE SEAL ON THE SONY BOX WAS ****BROKEN**** and yes, I did read other reviewers comments but I guess I was overoptimistic. The computer looks, feels new but how does it matter?? I know for a fact that it was opened before it got to me so who knows how long this is going to run??I bought this peice as a gift for someone and I dont have time to do the returns and exchanges. But I would feel very frustrated if there is a defect with the laptop and it stops working for that reason. What would be pathetic would be if amazon knew that these laptops are returns and may have a problem but are still selling them. That sucks..
These are ok for the price. I wanted something to let me listen to my iPod while I fall asleep. These didn't work because they would play into the night, draining the batteries with no timed shut off feature.
My camera broke right after the warranty period was up.The slide mechanism that covers the lens I thought was so cool at first ended up being the weak link. It triggers a switch when slid open to power-on the camera. Either the slide or the switch broke and the camera refused to take pictures when I slid the cover open. I could preview the pics I already took, but nothing else. When it DID work the picture quality was about fair. My friend has a Kodak 5 megapixel that cost about half the price of the Olympus that takes considerably better pictures and is much easier to use.
I have the U150 error you see multiple people complaining about here. If your printer is still under warranty you may be able to convince canon to send you a new ink tank. They will not replace the printer/scanner though. So when your printer goes out of warranty and you're still getting the same error message again and again you're officially screwed. Also, after your warranty is up they want $10 just to talk to tech support.When this error comes up you not only are unable to print, you can not use the scanner function either.The only way for me to get this to work is to replace the brand new cartridge of yellow with another one and keep my fingers crossed. I however will no longer be buying ink tanks just to throw them away full.I will be purchasing a new printer, which is a shame since when it works it is a nice printer.I will never purchase anything from Canon again, their customer service is rude and they do not replace their faulty merchandise (I asked the first time this happened, while my printer/scanner was still under warranty).
My belief is that ATI was trying to beat nVidia to market and they really [messed] up. I bought this card thinking I was getting something that would be state of the art, top of the line, and all around great. My problems started out small, some missing text in menus, and got bigger, applications freezing completely. As I did my looking around for fixes, I found numerous forums of other people in my same predicament. There is no help on the ATI site, just links to "New Drivers". Each problem that pops up requires new drivers, did they not think of ordinary problems when they put together the drivers. I'll give it this much, when I ran my own benchmarking software, and it could run, I got better scores, but I would estimate that it took me a good 3-4 hours just to get through tweaking the bios just to get benchmarks to run. Like I said, maybe they were trying to beat nVidia to market in order to beat the holiday rush, but if you buy this you will definitely be disappointed. For now, it's back to the GeForce 4 MX440 until the GeForce FX comes out. Then I'm sure I'll get what I paid for.nVidia for life,...from now on!
This memory really i dont recomend because it doesnt work on any device even on my pc and lapto i dont know why and i returned and i bought a sankdisk and that one is pretty nice
I bought this keyboard even though it has received mixed reviews, and I am sorry that I did. The keys are too difficult to strike correctly; if you do not press them down directly in the middle you will not get a keystrike and instead hit a 'glancing blow' that produces no result.And the ultmate deal breaker: The ON/OFF switch for the light is exactly where the CTRL key should be! I only used it for an hour and in that hour I must have turned the light on or off 6 times when trying to copy/paste.Please, unless you have perfect finger control, save your money and look elsewhere for a lit/backlit keyboard.
I am on my 3rd unit and this time my 90 days return from the store I purchased had expired. When it works, super picture and the ability to play almost any photo disc you burned was great. Sad thing about this situation is Sony is very aware they have a lemon here and will do nothing. Keeping there customer base happy has long died with Sony, I will be buying a Toshiba this week.........................
This is my first review of a product ever. I just signed into Amazon in order to warn anyone who might read this. I've had these speakers for over a year and I'm not sure I've ever been more disappointed with a Bose product. Bose really dropped the ball with these speakers, completely cheaping out with the wires used to connect the speakers to the sub. The wires are so poor that it causes one or both of the speakers to short out on occasion......something that can only be remedied by moving the speaker slightly. I would 100% avoid these speakers. You can find better for less money.
This was a JVC model, and after using it a few times it started eating my tapes. I guest we have no choice but to use our camcorders for rewinding our tapes. WHAT A DRAG!
The charger worked fine for 10 months, and now refuses to charge, and this was with only periodic usage at home. Disappointing.
So many false alerts you won't know if any of them are real. That is if it detects the real ones. My town uses radar trailers that use the same Ka band as the cars but my 9870 would not detect it sometimes. Then for some reason it would just start going off when I was in the middle of no where. It would seem to cycle through everything "Ka.....K.....X....Train approaching". For some reason there were a lot of trains crossing my paths in places like parking lots. Now I know that radar detectors have false alerts but this thing is horrible!!! Don't waste your money! Invest in another company, Cobra makes horrible radar detectors, this is my second and last one. Don't bother getting help with your detector from Cobra either they just don't care. Check out the Escort Passport 8500 X50 instead.
Opened the package, plugged it into my truck, plugged in my iPod, didn't do anything. Oh well, I bought it for $3.25 so I didn't really expect it to work. It looks like other people have kinda gotten theirs to work, so it's kind of a hit or miss product.
The system was not easy to connect to my sharp hdtv. what i mean is that i still cannot use it in conjunction with broadcast t.v. very annoying i have read the instructions and it hasn't helped. With the trouble i had receiving the unit i will probobly never use Amazon again. ie: missing parts and lack of communication between amazon and the shipper.
I might has well have burned my money. Can't lock a Dell Inspiron 600m. Can't do anything that will keep the lock in the laptop. Any twist and out it comes. One star is one too many.
I wanted something different, and I thought saving a few dollars would be a good idea as well so I ordered my Nex ia for $69.00 back in August. When it arrived about 2 weeks later, a smaller carton, which contained the unit was rolling around in this huge UPS shipper. I'll bet it took a good beating on it's voyage to the east coast.I loaded the unit with a 16 Mp CF card that was left over from a camera I put some music on it and tried it out. I heard music play, but the navigation didn't work. I couldn't get the controls to do what they are supposed to do. It would scroll between all the menus but I couldn't access them. After the attempt of trying to call their service hotline (which happens to be Hong Kong and a 13 hour difference)I returned it asking for a replacement, which they said would be sent immediately. I did this on August 26th.By Sept 21st, I was getting tired of waiting and sent an e-mail to their Customer support. A reply was received within an hour saying that the new unit is being rushed 2-day air. It turned out to be a 4-day crawl. When I received unit 2, I was pretty excited. I bought a 512 Mb CF card, installed it and loaded a bunch of music on it using the supplied USB cable, which took forever. When it was done I fired it up and I got nothing. I tried to load the card using a reader (much quicker), but that did nothing either. I put the old 16 Mb CF card in and it played fine.It was back to Customer support with me asking them to take it back. I received an e-mail saying they would supply me a UPS shipper within two days, but in the meantime, did I try their firmware update because they've used plenty of 512 cards via a reader with no problems. My big question is how come the unit doesn't arrive with the latest firmware, and why was I sent to a completely different website for the firmware update?!? How would I have known one was required when there is no direction as to where one needs to find the information?Well, I finally got the unit working. It plays fine, but has some operational quirks. BTW, the raido is garbage at best. A real waste. It cost me a ton of time and under $200.00 total for half a gig of music. It was $69.00 for the player, $100.00 for the card and $15.00 for better headphones.I should have paid about $65.00 more as I would have gotten a 20 gig player. The Nex ia is mediocre. Their service is lukewarm. I'm actually thinking of placing the Nex Ia in my vice and seeing how it looks slimmed down. I'll remove the 512 card first though.
Warning: This is not a standard DVI cable. If you looking for a cable to hook up your video card to a digital LCD/LED monitor, this is not the cable for you.This cable is a DVI Dual Link. Most monitors only have connectors for DVI single link. Search wikipedia for "Digital Video Interface" (DVI) for more info.
The keyboard was delivered by USPS, so I expected it to be delivered at the 'speed-of-dark'. I was just relieved that is was delivered at all. A couple of days later I went to install the keyboard. I had left it in the shipping carton unopened because I had done this once before and knew it was a somewhat fragile part. When I opened it all looked normal until I turned it over to plug it in and found that there was no plug!! The ribbon cable was there but the plug on the end used to connect to the mother board was missing. So I tried to contact the company about it. Of course the only number they provide is to the voice-mail-hell-box. I don't recall where I got it, but persistence provided a number (408-980-9141 write that down) that if you push "O" enough times you will get through to a real person in customer service. Crystal (the only person there that has any apparent competence) checked another box and found it did not have a plug either. She sent an e-mail to their own tech support about the problem and they were suppose to respond within 24 hours to both her and myself. They didn't. So I got a RMA number and sent it back via UPS. Crystal had told me that when it was posted in the UPS tracking system, she would process my refund. The day after it posted, I called and left an voice-mail. No reply. Two days later I call again and leave a message. No reply. Three days later I call and get Jerry who tells me it will be refunded Sunday evening. Tuesday it still doesn't show. I call again and get Crystal! She had been out of town for a week. (Sidebar: Is it me or would you expect someone at an electronics firm to be able to check voice-mails when a key person is away?)Anyway, she verifies everything and passes me to Jerry who tells me that it was refunded this morning and that I should receive it in 1-3 days. Tune in next week to see if the refund actually posts!So my conclusion and advice boys and girls, based on my experience and opinion - RUN FAST, RUN FAR, FAR AWAY!!!
These headphones delivered adequate sound for the money...for about one week. After that, the right channel went dead.This wasn't one week of grueling, sweating, working-out-in-the-gym torture. This was one week of "old guy sitting very, very still in a chair listening to music." And still...PSHHT!!! The darn thing crapped out on me.For the price, there's no point in trying for a return...nor much hope that I can make a repair. So even though they didn't cost much, it hurts to be adding them to the landfill. Other reviews indicate that this has been an ongoing problem with these headphones. I'm really disappointed that Panasonic couldn't add another fraction of a penny's worth of rubber to reinforce the cord and protect the wiring.
The description of the batteries in this listing is vague, and the Pentax part number is used for the batteries but they are not Pentax. The two batteries I received in this outfit are CTA. The CTAs are 1350mAh versus 1620mAh for the Pentax. In other words, the CTAs have a shorter life per charge. You're better off buying the grip and batteries separately.The grip is genuine Pentax and well constructed. I highly recommend it as it makes an excellent camera (K10D) even better.
Had same problem as Kimberly King of Abiline-the dreaded 6 beeps!When new ink didnt solve it,I checked the pads under the ink-cartridge.They were dry,so I made sure they got saturated. All is well,and the printer is ok for now.LATER-it keeps happening!Put a bullit in it! Got to find a better printer.
This is the wrong adaptor for the Garmin 350, although Amazon has it listed as an accesory for that product.
I've had these headphones for only a few weeks and they have already bit the dust. The left side is out like typical cheaply made headphones while the other side is quieter than a church mouse. Highly unrecommended. From my experience, when it comes to headphones, the more you pay, the longer they last but the cheaper they are, the less of a life expectancy they have. This is very much the latter.
I thought the Sonycdcase4 was the right size for the Sony MP3 walkman that I purchased at the same time, but it was too small.
Just lost all my data when this drive died - after less than 6 months. Give Seagate a miss.
It was very easy to plug in and tell my iMAC to find it. If there is any color other that black or a photo on the page being printed it will take a few minutes to print.
I bought these a few years ago before a trip to India and the days of plane rides before me. I had my Bose triport headphones, but I had learned from previous experience about the engine rumble. These headphones did take care of outside noise, but not much else.The sound quality is very bland without much of any bass or treble. I guess I would call it almost muffled. Also, the battery container and switch for the noise cancellation hangs heavy. These definately aren't super portable or anything. Even so, they do work at a minimal level. Perhaps they're worth 20 bucks to someone. I think 5 is more fair....
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 was never really able to get this unit working. After thinking I had installed weak batteries, I discovered that the only way to keep the unit powered was to apply pressure to the battery cover compartment. Additionally, I found installing batteries annoying due to a very thin peice of weather stripping that easily falls out of place and is not amenable to being replaced. I returned this item.
I bought this because py PS2 port stopped working and instead of buying a new USB keyboard I bought this. So i Plugged my PS2 keyboard into this and then into the USB port but it just doesn't work at all. The computer can't even recognize it as being plugged in!!!
The quality of the band is very nice. The band is too small though. It does not fit all the way around my arm. I bought mainly for the belt clip, so I do not feel the purchase was a complete loss.
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.
I ordered the USB cable from this seller over a month ago. immediately after i placed the order i realized that i typed the wrong apt number and contacted them just as fast to let them know. they told me there was nothing they could do because the order had already shipped. Needless to say, the package was returned tot he seller undeliverable because of the apt number. After tracking the package and realzing that the seller had received it and didnt contact me about it, i contacted them and was told that they would be willing to re-ship me the package if i paid the shipping...which i felt was unfair since no other seller i have delt with has asked me to do that, and additionally i had told them about the issue with the address right away. That last communication was on 6/18 and i have not heard back from them since and have not received a refund for the initial order. Highly NOT RECOMMENDED!
These headphones work fine initially, but fail far too easily.I first a set 3 years ago, and liked the way they fit in my ears.Soon though, one side of the stereo started to fail. I jiggled them for months to get them to work until they stopped functioning altogether.I bought another pair and they failed after a some months of light use.Dumb me, I bought this last pair and THEY have now failed.I know, I know, fool me once... Except I didn't learn and went to thrice.The noise reduction works but produces a hiss that you really only notice between songs.My advice: There are so many better options. These seem designed to fail.
Missed all of the other 'space key sticks' feedback. I really don't know why this was rated so highly... seems like poor design.
It is a nice external power unit but I had bought it for my Ipod Touch 3rd generation--unfortunately it is incompatible with it. Works fine with my normal Ipod for which I do not need it.
In comparing the price of this player to others, be sure to factor in having to pay an additional $175 every 60-90 days of use. That's how much it costs to have the headphone jack fixed by Creative. Unless you're good with a soldering iron and don't mind fixing it yourself, this is a product to be avoided. Sad too because it worked great for the first 60 days. Shame on Creative for not fixing this defect free of charge.
These headsets were purchased for a research lab. Within about 6 months, 4 of the 8 headsets broke. For some, the mics stopped working. For others, the earphones. These headsets do not get abused or even used much more often than they would be for personal use. They were cheap, but they still should last longer than a few months.
Bought two of these to replace my OEM batteries and they are worthless. One was for the phone and the other for the backup battery and neither holds a charge now after only about 2 months. I'm guessing the cells are not matched up at all and packs like these are only as good as their weakest cell (which explains the hit or miss reviews on these). If there is only one bad cell in the pack, the pack will not last long (from my RC car racing days) and at these bargin basement prices, I'm sure they done bother to match cells up.While OEM batteries are expensive (currently $25 direct from Uniden), there are probably better after market batteries available. I have the Energizer batteries on order, we'll see how those do. You may save a few bucks, but you'll end up more of them with these unless you get a good pack so it's not worth the money.
I bought these to replace an older set of RCA wireless headphones in hopes to receive as good if not better sound quality on my PC for netflix and I Tunes. I was disappointed to say the least. These are poor quality and sound. The first problem I had was as soon as I tried to use the adapter to the computer it FELL apart. I tried to glue it together but it never was the same. I had another adapter so I just used it. Still little bass, mostly mono treble. Then they say you can purchase a d/c adapter at any electronics store to help charge the transmitter sad to say after looking around I couldn,t find a 12v 200ma adapter anywhere. So I figured I'd just use a rechargeable 9 V battery no problem. The problem is poor quality. The stinkin' battery door keeps falling off. Bottom line I'll give it to my son for his gaming and make my old RCA last til Christmas when I'll spend a few more bucks on a better quality and sound device.
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.
Ordered this product based on positive reviews.However, the product has arrived broken (the plastic anchors that were supposed to hold the top cover were smashed to pieces). Ordered a replacement. Got it the next day, opened the boxes and saw the same problem. Will get a refund and not buy it from Amazon.
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!
Bought this item with 2700aMh batteries in December '08. Like others before me, the batteries last AT BEST only 10 days whether used or sitting idle. Sony Support suggested plugging the charger into another ac recepticle. Not the level of support I expected from Sony. Forget the Sony battery link of www.sony.com/battery; they do not respond. One would think Sony would be cutting edge..not this time. In 2 years they have either not figured out the problem with their battery technology or haven't tried and are unloading a poor product. Buyer beware...spend your money on another product.
i want to return the HP3050 printer,because it doesn't work,it didn't suck the paper.and without all the paper trade(see the picture).it can not use even you ship the botten paper trade later,still missing 3 pieces paper trade and the light was on all the time showssomething wrong(see the picture).How should i return the printer?where & to which company? I purchesed another printer later ,can i use thatbox to return? because it doesn't come with the original box when you shipped.wait for your answer.Best Regards
Here's why:I brought it six month age. It broke down for three times already. The first two times, reinstall solved the problem. But not the third time.I called the support line. The guy asked me to pay $40, so that he could help me solve the problem though PHONE for the next SIX month.I tried to find a solution online. The best solution I found was to GET A NEW ONE.
I was so happy when I bought my first digital camera! It was a huge expense for me when I got it (college student, part time worker) and I made a huge deal about getting the best camera for my buck. Sure, sometimes the picture quality is bad, but I can get that with any camera. The problem with this one? The BATTERIES!!!Oh man, the batteries. How many types have I tried now? Alkaline, NiMH, rechargeable and not, heavy duty camera batteries, etc. It kills my rechargeables within 5 minutes of being on (taking pictures or not). I often will take a couple pictures then turn it off for a minute, then turn it back on since that seems to actually stretch out the life for a little. The heavy duty ones I have in now lasted for about 10 minutes of "on" time. That, again, is turning on and off to stretch out the time it's on. If you leave it on straight it will seriously kill the batteries within about 3 minutes.I seriously want to like this camera! I really do! But it's just not worth the upkeep at all. I've gone on several vacations now where I'll bring tons of extra batteries along to keep switching out and the camera will just die on my anyway. I've missed pictures of birthdays and family vacations and seriously, I just can't stand it anymore. She is a good camera, she really is, but I can't keep buying batteries that will die near instantly. I'm sorry to say I have to give this camera a bad review. I'm sure there are some of this type that come out without the battery sucking problem, and if you have one of those then congrats, you got lucky. As for me, it's off to Kodak for an Easyshare, where the battery life seems to be about 8 million times longer.
I spoke for Andrew R. in customer service and he stated that the constrator was set incorrectly and showed that the cable that I purchased was correct for my camera. He told me to contact you for a refund of my money including the shipping.
I used my PodFreq for the iPod Photo for 6 days and then it stopped working. Thought it was the line out on my iPod first, but tested with a Monster iCarPlay and that worked fine. Also found out that the product from the Monster iCarPlay was better.Would be returning my PodFreq
This iPod case has to be the most tragic and ugly thing I've ever seen... did someone mutilate a muppet to make it? How are you supposed to see what track is playing through all the multicolored thread and pom poms?
This dock is full of inconsistencies. Please note, I've experienced all the setbacks previous posters describe, so I will not reiterate those points here. From the moment I integrated it into my system, I haven't been able to tap into its potential, given I have a defective unit. At least that is the comment from their customer service department.I always read reviews before making any purchase, regardless of price. The reviews for this product were average, but I decided to take a risk. Sometimes I am able to avoid problems with products despite other reviewer's problems. Unfortunately, the Home Deluxe isn't a circumstance with which I've had a success story.The major problem I had with the Home Deluxe was connectivity/interface. After plugging the dock into my Mac via USB, nothing occurred. iTunes failed to launch. The iPod didn't mount. Being a preferred Mac user, I began to assume that it was that ubiquitous issue (Compatibility).I wasn't able to receive a video signal through the S-Cable. The composite cable produced a picture, but given I have an LCD, the picture was horrible. With regards to the slide show, I wasn't able to view any photos. When I placed a call to the customer service department, I was lucky enough to troubleshoot with a woman, who all but blamed me for the failure of the unit to work as advertised. I had the TV-Out feature turned on for both the video and the slideshow. She told me to turn off the TV-Out on the photo setting, and leave it on in the video, implying it wouldn't work with both on. She failed to listen to my situation. Had she listened, she would have immediately realized I had video through the composite connections. I interjected, as I had a feeling she was about to blame the lack-luster performance on my iPod. She told me they were having firmware problems with some units. I told her I was unable to navigate to their "updates" page. She said it wouldn't be available for a few more weeks. She briefly placed me on hold, only to return and request that I return my defective Home Deluxe.I asked her if I should return it, and get a different brand, or just replace it. She put me on hold again, came back, paused for a while, and told me to just replace it with another Home Deluxe. It was as if she was about to advise me to try another company.On a brighter note, the audio was good.
I got mine yesterday. First of all, the look is very cheap, the black color is spotchy and gray in some spots. Second, this has NO screen protection. I knew the click-wheel would be exposed, but there is no reason not to have a screen cover. And third, it's not a molded fit, as someone wrote in an earlier review. In fact, the fit is quite loose and given the openings for the screen and clickwheel, there is full potential for stuff like dust or crumbs to get inside. I have a 4th generation 20Gb Ipod with color screen (U2 edition), so presumably this is the model that the iskin was specifically designed for. Considering the price, it is a total rip off, I wouldn't recomend this product.
I bought this product on April 4, 2008 and the features are very nice. I had no trouble connecting 'bluetooth' devices and setting destinations without reading the manual (since you have to print the 100 page MioMap manual and the 100 page hardware manual.BUT, I cannot find my way home!!I have lived in a relatively new house for 3 1/2 years and my street does not appear on the maps. Checking, I find the maps on my NEW Mio C520 are dated 2006. I can understand that but also would expect the manufacturer to provide the latest version of the maps for free. From here on, I would expect to pay for map updates.I have contacted Mio several times since I purchased the C520 and there is a new map (July, 2007). Unfortunately Mio expects me to purchase the update. Sorry Mio, it's being packaged up and returned.Before I purchased the Mio I used a few Garmin's and found my address in each case.If your looking for good design and features I'd recommend this device but if you're looking for GPS Navigation you better keep looking.SO be prepared if you purchase this very nice piece of hardware with nice features, the most important thing you bought it for is outdated.Ron
I ordered two of these. One was fine, but the other has a problem: one of the four pins in the Molex end isn't fastened to the connector. When plugged in, it didn't connect. I didn't notice the problem when I installed the connector, but after I confirmed the RAID drive it was supposed to power wasn't bad, the only other possibility was that the power connector was bad. Fortunately I ordered two, so I removed the defective one and installed the good one.I'm returning the defective one. In the process, I learned that when you buy a defective item through Amazon Prime that's fulfilled but not sold by Amazon, you can't return it for a refund even though it's defective; you can only exchange it. Not a big deal in this case, but worth knowing for the future.It's my first experience with an OKGear product and doesn't leave me with a favorable impression of their quality control. I hope it's not representative, but I have no way of knowing.UPDATE: I wanted a refund, but Amazon didn't offer the option (because Amazon wasn't the seller), so I requested a replacement. To my surprise, I received a refund instead. I guess someone realized that the cost of shipping such a cheap item didn't warrant it, which was fine with me. I've never before had a cable like this fail, so I wasn't in a hurry to try another from the same manufacturer.
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.
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.
Wow, everyone but me seems to like this product. Look at the reviews at target.com and NOBODY likes this product. I watched 6 movies on mine before it broke. Couldn't hear the sound with the earphones and had to turn volume up to max to barely hear without them. Freezes many movies in the middle. Battery life on mine never made it through one movie. COMPLETE waste of money.
Bought the Zune just as it came out. I was kinda pissed at Apple because my iPod went dead (dropped it) and after getting no satisfaction at the Apple store I thot Zune would offer a couple advantages and maybe better service. I don't live in a big city, but lots of peeps here are PC oriented (I live around a lot of defense contractors and military bases) and I thot that someone would have a zune in the mall or downtown and I could swap some tunes and maybe - dare I say- meet a girl. Long story short- NOBODY, I mean nobody has a zune that I could find. And what's up with the Zune Marketplace? Geez, iTunes is so freggin' easy to use, I got addicted to it and my parents got pissed off that I was D/Ling albums and videos.I'm putting my Zune on eBay and will be forced to buy another ipod (without the HD) - who needs 80 gigs of storage for crying out load?
No support from manufacturer. This product was discontinued in 2009. See D-link's website for info before purchasing this network card. The DWA-652 from D-link is similar to this card and is currently supported.
Owned the e740 for over a year, here is what I have foundfrequent lock upsslow performancenon upgradeablepoor battery lifepoor sound quality from speakerbad video playbackbottom line, I just don't like using the thing.I am a computer science major, and I recongnize bad product design and implemention when I see it. This is why Toshiba has for all practical purposes abandon this product and left its customers with a faulty product that can not be corrected. Most of its problems are in its hardware. Get an IPAC or a Palm
this is crap. after ONLY a month the right side has gone out. AND they don't even stay on your ears where they're supposed to be. i;m sorry i wasted my money. more like a crappy rental than a purchase. the ONLY reason this even has one star is because amazon doesn't accept no-star ratings.
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've read the reviews on this site and others and had high hopes for this antenna. I was using and old Radio Shack 70 mile directional running through my DISH HD receiver. The stations to the north would come in at around 80-90% on average, while the southern stations (only 20 miles away) between 55-70%.I hooked up the new antenna, aimed it using the recomended giudelines and directional charts. NONE of my northern stations came in. The highest level I could get was 63% and at that low, the signal wouldn't produce a picture. The southern stations did better coming in at 85%.So while on the roof, I reconnected my old antenna and re-aimed it to the north and now get 95-100% levels. Unfortunately I'll be returning this model.
i must say it looks great but didn't work as advertised. it says it'll work up to 150ft, line of sight. i installed it in straight line with no obstruction between the transmitter and receiver. video quality was ok with few interference, but audio quality was a killer. returned it and refund came through promptly.
Purchased this with overnight shipping. Arrived as it should. Plugged it in, nothing. Blue light flashed. Waited, waited, waited. Nothing. Won't charge. I try all USB ports, I get a battery USB charger, and a 110V to 5V mini-USB charger. Nothing except the occasional "battery charging" icon. Then it quits.Tried to call the Customer Service they tout. Can't find the number, it's hidden in a CD somewhere. Tried "Live Chat". Says my browser won't accept SSL, which is nonsense. I "Chat" a lot, and buy a lot over the internet. I went for email support. I got an automated response with a list of stuff to try. I'm instructed to try ALL of those, and then email back.Their first suggestion is that I downloade a firmware upgrade dated early 2006. Why that might be appropriate I don't know. This is 5-07. I download it, though. Now, to install the firmware the device has to be connected. It won't connect. It won't turn on. Period.I've emailed "tech support" again, twice. The first time was 4 hours ago. No answer.Stymied. If this company, their product and especially their touted "Customer Service" were a fraud, they'd act exactly like this. Precisely like this.It does seem that a few people have made it work. But unless one is interested in purchasing a project I'd pass on this. It's not worth taking the chance of having to deal with the company.The only computer experience worse than this was with Symantec/Norton software.Update: Now ever the "battery charging" icon has disappeared. And I still can't contact the company.It's back in the box, and away it goes. This isn't worth it.Corky Corcoran
I rated it 1 star because it won't allow me to rate it lower than that. i got what i paid for. got it last Nov, less than one year. it can't power up anymore. Never see this in any other laptops I have used. Wait, this is not all. I am not the only one whose is busted. My friend followed my footstep and bought the same model around the same time. Guess what? you got it, same problem. wont power on. Mother board busted. Mine is on its way to Fremont now for repair. I am sure it's mother board problem as well. This really changed my view about HP products. THANKS A LOT!Regret that I recommended to my friends, so I am posting this message here for you to NOT fall for it.
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!
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.
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.
It's a mini mouse - if you don't want that, don't buy this! Mine has held up OK, the size works for me, I like the retractable cord. (Note - I'll do anything to avoid using a touchpad or keyboard micro-joystick). But my laptop doesn't recognize the scroll wheel (which I've been using more and more with regular mice) and there is no driver available to try and reinstall. And occasionally it seems "goofy/jumpy" but many days it isn't, I've never seen a pattern although another person said that Excel upsets his mini-mouse.
I read the reviews and had high hopes for this stand, but it is completely unstable and unsafe. The two pieces don't fit together in a way that keeps the laptop in position. It even bounces when a breeze comes through my window! It's tipped over backwards several times. I've just returned it and would advise you avoid this stand.
This item says it is made in Germany, but the metal finish is horrible and uneven, and the plastic pieces are not cut flush. The engineering and manufacturing is horrible, and it is not as sturdy as any of the older Staedtler compasses I used in the past. I don't know what kind of compasses other reviewers have been using (I'm not being flippant) but if this is the quality you get from a German compass sold for 24 dollars, then maybe it's time to just switch to Chinese product :(
In my opinion, the 60 series is already a waterproof, rugged unit. The lack of feel for the controls and ports doesn't seem to make sense to me for the little bit of added protection. I use mine mounted on a dirtbike for keeping tack of where I'm at up in the forest. I've taken many falls and the unit, unprotected, keeps on chugging. If I fell directly where screen met rock point, I'm sure the screen would crack, but I'm not so sure this case would help protect under that limited circumstance anyway. If I was overly concerned about scratches on the screen, just get a screen protector.Just my 0.02.
Bigger and heavier than the ipodCrippled wireless (nearly worthless)79 points per song = 99 cents. why not be honest about it?14 hour battery life claims are one song on repeat. why not be honest about it?no play for sure devicethe only benefit over an ipod is screen size. i'll take the iPod so I can use iTunes and buy videos and more.
YMMV, but my 80GB drive died after 6 months. I found this be very handy to have around to transfer large files between work and home, but I expected it to last longer than 6 months given that it was well taken care of. I'm glad I back up my data in more than one place.
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 this telescope in June. The mount had some issues and had to be repaired, twice. Celestron finally got it back to me. This scope is spetacular. The optics are top notch, the focus is crisp and not fussy, and the tracking is stable even when changing it's balance by switching an eyepiece for a CCD camera. I was able to image with my Starshooter II on my first night.
Totally unreliable.I thought this would be a cheap way of adding USB ports to my older desktop. So I plugged it in to my sole USB 2.0 port, inserted an optical mouse and another USB device, and lo and behold! My monitor was dead as a doornail. Unplugged the hub, plugged the mouse in directly, Voila! I'm back in business.Tried the gizmo on a new Dell laptop. Plugged in two devices for a few minutes. The hub was hot to the touch.I would avoid this device like the plague.
It did work for awhile. Now it doesn't even power on.I expect a product less than 3 years old to last quitea bit onger before it completely dies. Into the trash itgoes. I'm not going to waste my time trying to fix it.Does anyone know what company made "Go Video."?I'm sure the pice of junk came from China or somewhereoverseas. My mistake for buying into it.
Well, seems like this is a common problem with this device. Mine worked flawlessly for about 6 months of almost daily use, and then one day I plugged it in, it lit up blue as it always does, and then turned off...forever. The case smells like burned electronics, so I'm guessing some component inside just gave out. They need to use some higher-quality electronic components in this thing! I know it's relatively inexpensive, but I expected more than a few months of use out of it! In effect, my $20 basically went towards "renting" this unit for a few months. Quite disappointed.
Software is so bad I sent the whole packages back (before even trying the GPS), and purchased the Microsoft product.
I bought two, as they were on sale. I gave one to a friend. Both units are horrible. I have sent it in for service twice. It has a hard time gaining signal. It loses signal while driving. It does not always give the proper route. It notes exits on expressways where there are none. It freezes up. I have read other reviews. If you want it for a movie viewer, have fun. If you need it for travelling - do not purchase this unit. It probably deserves a recall. Many of the other reviewers had the same problems as me. In addition, JVC service doesn't care if they keep it for a year. All in all - Stay far away!
At first I loved it-The power was incredible-The Dimage 7 is a power hungry pig and 1600mah recharbles Nimh never cut it. So I bought this charger and at first I never ran out of power, now it won't hold a charge. Mizco (digipower) is a very hard company to find-but after a year the information is geting better. This was sold as a 6v compatible when the dimage 7 is actually needing 7.2v-The MAHA Powerbank turned out to be a better choice for me.
I just wanted a cheap cd player so we could play cds for my 6 month old daughter. After only a few days the sound just stopped working. The cd player still worked as far as I could tell (the numbers lit up on the screen and changed like it was going through the songs)but no sound. I put in a return request through amazon and they immediately sent me a replacement. I just received the new one and so far its working fine. Im just worried this one is going to break as well after seeing all the other bad reviews for this product.
I found about 25 bad discs in a 100 pack.I visually inspected them for scratches etc.I won't buy this brand again.
I have owned this for abt a year. Initially charged batteries every two weeks, for use in a camera. Within 2 months the batteries began to weaken, lasting just 20 mins or so in the camera, just shooting stills, no video, no watching pictures. Then one battery was completely dead, leaving behind three that worked poorly. Now only two remain, holding charge for 20-25 mins at most.I rarely use it now, having no faith in how long the batteries will last. I know that every battery has a fixed life, but did not expect that life to be less than 50 hours.I have read the manual and used the refresh option (discharge and then recharge) to no avail. I bought this from amazon and so no chance of a fake. Am surprised that Sony is not that reliable, expected better of them.
These batteries never worked. I had to buy expensive batteries in London because I took these with me and they let me down.
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.
When I got this router, I was very excited to set it up as it was my first wireless router. After a long time of set-up I was impressed the wireless signal filled my whole home! After about 10 months of use the router stopped working, no wireless signal only wired. I restarted the router and it continued to work, for a couple of hours, it then died again. I had a Apple Airport Express handling my music playback and doing an excellent job, so I switched my router to the airport express and it continues to work today 2 years later. I would not recommend buying this router, I would recommend buying an apple airport router as this little box had to take over the wireless for my whole house (and the express is made for small homes and apartments) but it still managed to take the load, on top of wireless music streaming and managing a printer.
Firstly, I ordered a warranty recently. Not only were we informed that it did not cover printer heads (apparently, according to the warranty providers, they are like BATTERIES!). As we told them, and shall continue to state, there is no relation between batteries and printer heads. Printer heads are not something that a user is ALLOWED by warranty to replace themselves, it WILL void your warranty to do so. They are also not even something that a end user can purchase, or easily find information on the process in which they are replaced.We were also told by Epson that this warranty SHOULD cover printer heads.Besides all of this, this company has responded to our review stating that they have tried to contact us multiple times, both by phone and by e-mail. The only contact we have had with this company was when they e-mailed us in response to the initial review, stating their opinion that printer heads are apparently in comparison to batteries, and then requesting that we modify our review to suit their opinion accordingly. Beyond this misinformation and attempt to modify negative reviews we have not been contacted by this company by phone, e-mail or any other communicative methods. They have also thus far not refunded our money on the purchase of this warranty.I hope this information can be helpful to others in revealing some obvious flaws of both management and actual warranty coverage.
As soon as I received my m230 I began transferring music to it. During the transfers the m230 stopped accepting new songs saying it was full _and_ all of the files I transferred disappeared! When looking at drive properties the m230 shown it was 50% full. I ended up downloading newer firmware for the device which fixed the problem, I thought.A few weeks later when I powered on the device it said "device full...please remove 4mb" Again it wouldn't play any music because it said it was empty. When connecting the m230 to my computer it shown the computer was 50% full but there were no files visible!Even worse Sandisk wants you to pay for their RecoverPro software to recover the lost mp3's on the device.Again I ended up fixing the problem again with a newer firmware (2.2.5) that was just released. But how long before this happens again?Too many problems with the m230! Stay away from this device!
This is the worst USB hub I ever owned. Tried to use it on my PS3 but it was horrible and wouldn't recognize half of my devices or it would but when you restarted the PS3, it wouldn't anymore. I thought maybe it would be better on the PC but it's equally garbage. Doesn't recognize Sandisk USB drives, only seems to recognize certain devices and then only when it feels like it. Instead of giving you extra USB slots, this garbage wastes a slot you could have used for something else. Bought this at Walmart because I was in a hurry, never again.
I bought several of these.Installs fine. Photoviewer gets the error."Can'find any photoviewer or another program owns it. The program will exit!"Went to the web site and the downloadable software is older and by another software vendor. It also does not work.Did a lot of uninstall, reboot routines, but with no success.I am running an up-to-date version of XP.I called Coby and they told me to return the keychain.I tried to get a second keychain to work- but no luck.I do not think that Windows XP is even recognizing the device. If it did it would appear in the My Computer window.The cable is obviously fine, because the USB connection charges the keychain and displays the 2 factory loaded pictures fine.Any help would be appreciated!!!
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!
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.
I bought this late last year before other reviews indicated the overheating problem. The unit works great but frequently runs hot and shuts down... often at the most inconvenient times. There are too many other options than to choose one that apparently has an inherent reliability issue.
I bought the iGo Juice 70. Seems like a good idea with auto adaptor. However, the DELL adaptor does not charge the computer (it's "power only"). I can't think of reason why anyone would spend $100 on a mobile charger that doesn't charge the device. They don't make this clear through their website or their third party vendors. On top of it all their customer service wouldn't take the return and told me I should have known.The charger with adaptors ends up being almost as bulky as all your chargers in the first place. They also didn't have 2 out of 3 adaptors I needed.
I recently purchased a Viewsonic VX800 LCD. The monitor itself is great. The probelm is that there is a compatibility issue with ATI video cards. If you have an ATI video card,the display has horizontal lines of snow and is unusable anytime you restart. I have called Viewsonic tech support and they acknowledge the problem but have no answers on a fix. Do not buy this product if you have an ATI video card.
I thought that this would be handy device to let me share a printer between my iBook and my son's PC. How wrong I was. The manufacturer's claim "works with any USB printer" with both Windows and Macintosh is pure hype, Right off of the block, it doesn't work with any multifunction printer, something that the Buffalo tech support people will tell you from the start. And as near as I can tell, only printers that Apple supports by default work under OS X.And to add insult to injury, the Buffalo technical support people can't even tell you what printers they *do* support. But be sure and call and ask, just in case.
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.
Product was easy to hook up as stated but I am still having the same signal problems as I was before I hooked it up.
After ordering the Addonics pocket CD-ROM from this electronics fender it came in reasonable time. But my laptop would not work with it. I think the problem was with my lap top and not the CD-ROM. So I never had a chance to use it. I contacted the fender and they were very helpful and told me that I could return it and provided all of the help I needed to return the device. The only problem, my account has not yet been credited three weeks after returning it.
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.
I purchased the Midland weather radio from Amazon and it is great, but because I just put a new metal roof on my house I decided to order the window antenna. I ordered through Amazon but it came directly from Atlanta Network Technologies, Inc. It arrived WITHOUT an integral screw. I emailed the company and was told to call. I called, got a voice that told me another email - which I did. I received an email that told me I must pay a restocking fee. I called again and was told to return to Amazon. I contacted Amazon and was told to contact the company. I still don't have "the" screw - but obviously did receive a "screw of sorts". The company is the worst in assistance and will not cooperate. DO NOT EVER PURCHASE FROM ATLANTA NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES. The screw is so small that even Radio Shack doesn't carry it. So now I am forced to order another antenna - but NOT from ANT.
I have used this Smoker Thermometer for 6 months now and have had multiple probe failures. I have had 3 smoker probes and 2 food probes go bad. Maverick has been very accommodating and has replaced all of them. Which is nice but still doesn't address the frustration. Nothing worse than having both probes stop working when you are in the middle of a long smoke.It seems as though they know they have a problem with the probes but continue to send the same probes out that last for 2 or 3 uses. I will look for another thermometer from someone other than Maverick.
I bouught it for a road trip and it worked the whole trip. But a week later, it started losing connection with the plug. So now I have to play with the plug to get it to work. Nevertheless I just listen to the radio.
For $5.00 I wasn't expecting much and that is just what I gotThese headphones are:1. Sound quality is poor; the volume is very low2. Not compatible with my HTC One S (Android)3. Very, very cheaply made4. Not comfortable at allCheap is dear.Spend your money on quality items and don't waste your time with these.
I wanted to give earphones a chance because I look totally old school with my behind-the-neck headphones. These worked fine for about a week, then the volume adjuster on the wire gave up and distorted the sound. They isolate you from everything going on around you, which can be dangerous. They're hard to put in and not very comfortable. What a piece of crap, given how much it costs. Don't buy these.
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.
Tried setting this up with Linux. Took hours of searching docs and webpages and got no help from the company even though they have Linux drivers and the manual describes (with inaccurate information) how to use the printer with Linux.After that, I figured it would be a pleasant relief to plug it into Windows and have it work. But that WAS EVEN WORSE. After months of configuring, downloading reinstalling, it still doesn't work right under windows. But since its a network printer one ought to be able to just point to the IP and it'll work. Nope, you need to configure the network options on the printer and on the computer AND THEN STILL DO ALL THE REGULAR DRIVER STUFF TOO; difficult in Linux, not working at all in windows.UPDATE: Works through Google Cloud Print [&#8230;] via Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, and even my ancient Cell Phone, go figure. Maybe Brother should talk to Google to find out how to operate Brother printers so they can tell their customers.
I was hoping this keyboard would help me with shoulder pain while typing. The spacebar is very stiff and oddly designed. You have to hit it at just the right spot and at the right angle or it sticks/hits on something below it that does not give. Very painful over time to my shoulders and very disruptive to my normally fast typing. I should also say that my fiance, who has large hands, felt the spacebar was a problem for him as well. But I found that in general my hands may have been too small for comfort with the layout of this keyboard. I also found that the keys were not as comfortable to hit over time as I had hoped. But the spacebar was the real "sticking" point that got me to decide to pack it back up today in order to return it. Very disappointing.
The title says it all. If you want a cheap camera for video chat, then this is a camera and it's cheap. But the quality is not very good at all. Also does not pick up well at night in a lit room - I often resorted to getting a desk lamp next to me.I got this cam to work on Mac OS X.
The wireless sharing concept is good, and Apple needs to incorporate it into its iPod, but there are not enough Zune owners to make it work. Also, once you've shared a tune with someone, you can't share with that someone again. So, that makes it doubly bad. First, there aren't many Zune owners,and then, when you do find one, you can only share once. Microsoft needs to change that.
CLUMSY N SLOW ! I WAS NOT IMPRESSED WITH THIS LENS .
I bought this system from another store. I'm so sorry I did. The cordless is barely usable because of the terrible feedback you get when you're on it. You can hear everything else around you better when you're on the phone accept the person that is calling you. The telephone with caller ID and answering system is okay, but that too has feedback and the person calling you has a hard time hearing you unless you shout into it. What a bad investment. I thought I was getting a good product when I saw AT&amp;T on the box. I was wrong. Please if you're considering a phone, don't buy this product. You'll be sorry you did.
I was a previous Plantronics customer, I had bought A nice set of USB DSP-500 from this site, They worked about year and half until the microphone cable got trapped inside the swivel for the mic boom and was shredded. An expensive headset that didnt last as long as I thought it should, but It was a great headset, and still is (except for the fact the mic does not work). So i decided to go with Plantronics again, and get the less expensive audio .90s. BIG MISTAKE. I thought 30 bucks for a year and a half would be ok, Which it would have, but the managed to last a whole THREE WEEKS. The mic ground cable came detatched or seperated (I suspect in the Flawed design of the earpiece/mic boom) and now emits a horrible hum in the background rendering me barely audible through it. Plantronics, wants proof of purchase and for me to send it back for them before I get a new headset. I dont want to go without my headset, because they cant design a decent consumer grade pair of headphones. I wouldnt waste my money with Plantronics, save your money and by some senheisser or go real cheap and buy a 10 dollar wal-mart pair. I am through with Plantronics.
The cartridges arrived quickly, the colored cartridge worked fine, but the black one didn't work, so had to return; they offer to refund, so may try again later.
I would not advise buying ANYTHING from Poster Revolution. Their customer service reps are incredibly rude. I ordered a ford & chevy sign and 3 1/2 weeks later still have yet to recieve them. They refuse to help in any way. Very upset and dissapointed!!
I've had the LaCie 500 gig Big Disk for slightly over a month. It's role was supposed to be archiving raw video and back-up for other disk I use for video editing.The drive has acted flakey almost from the beginning. Occasionally, it would refuse a file, stating that it couldn't write to the MFT file. (This is used by NTFS to keep metadata on the files in the system) Also, it runs hot! Forget stacking these. You can cook eggs on them.Finally, in the last week, 2 of these drives have died at my company. We've given up on them; even if we can recover the data (300 gig of video...gone!) we can't trust them.Take a look at the Maxtor 250 gig drives instead. We use them on every workstation and haven't had a bit of trouble.
I had hoped to use the NSLU with a couple large NTFS drives to provide backup and iTunes repository for all my home computers. No such luck.First, performance was dismal: about 1.5 MB/sec, far slower than my network drives. Second, the NSLU would hang once or twice a day; only a power-off reset would restore it. Third, the internal utility web page could not be accessed, and without it several important parameters (eg workgroup name) could not be set. On the plus side, initial setup was easy.
I bought this product because it is inexpensive and compatible with the New York Public Library's audio books. The first Colby I bought would often freeze randomly (I would have to remove the AAA battery to restart it) and the player would occasionally make a loud electronic squeal and fast-forward. The company replaced it quickly. The second one I received has the same problems, though they occur less often.To be fair, I don't know much about technology; it's possible the problem is with the audio books themselves. However, I suspect this product has a lot of problems, because it came with a yellow flier in the box saying, "STOP. Need help? Call us! [...] CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT!"
I lost two CAT5E wires inside our walls following a nearby lightning strike. I had no choice but to go wireless. I had a D-Link G adapter sitting around but it would not run under Vista and no drivers are planned. Fine, I thought, time to jump to the next gen technology - wireless N.Some research led me to believe the Netgear router 834B was a good choice. I bought it along with two Netgear WN121T USB adapters and a WN311B PCI adapter. After 30 days of pain and suffering, I returned everything to the store for a refund.I learned a few things:1. The product works sometimes but is flawed. The main issue was our new Dells running Vista would lose their connection with the internet after waking up from energy saver mode. This does not happen under windows XP.2. The router would fail to serve up an IP address sometimes, forcing me to reboot.3. Netgear support is good - at using delay and denial to wear you down so you just give up...I got a "second tier" support response saying that all wireless PC adapters loose their session after waking up from hybernation.LOL...The PC I'm on right now is wireless B (Linksys) running XP and goes into hybernation. It does not lose its internet session after I wake it up. Another PC running XP did not exhibit the problem. It appears to be Vista related.4. While the reported speed is apparently faster than Wireless G, I never got above 108 Mbps and often ran around 54mbps. Signal was strong in some parts of the house but even then I never saw the claimed 270MBps.Bottom line, it works sometimes but is unpredictable and, therefore, not worth the $450 investment for all the gear. It did seem to work better under windows XP. The Vista drivers should be considered beta at this point.Final note: I set up and supported networks for many years starting back with Token Ring and Netware. I feel I have skills beyond most folks not working in IT. It seems that, given a few months, the Vista bugs will get worked out but it may be that the current "Draft N" stays a draft until we see a shift in the implementation.Bottom line: stick with wireless G and wired if you can. Of course, make sure the vendor for your wireless G offers Vista drivers for its older stuff. In looking for wireless G adapters the past few days I found many products with no Vista support or product on the shelves which are earlier versions with no Vista support.
I purchased this cable for my 17" flat screen monitor so that I could have a couple of extra feet to move my monitor further from the computer. Almost all monitor cables come in 6 foot lengths. At first, it worked just great. But after about 5 months of use, my monitor was very streaky, with lines extending across the screen from side to side. The problem was with the cable, and now I am out [money] with nothing to show for it. My monitor is cramped back on the side of my desk now too.
I just wrote this review for almost the exact same notebook as this one:I really enjoy my iBook when it works. I not very computer savy and it is perfect for a novice like me. My main complaint is that I have had to send it back twice for repairs. The first time the screen died. I mean just died. I turned it on, heard a pop, and that was it. Sending it back wasn't much trouble, but by the time I got it back about three weeks had passed. Then it stop booting and made a funny grinding noise. They sent me a new hard drive (quickly this time) but that didn't do the trick. I just sent the whole thing back and I haven't got it back yet. So I love it, but I really wish it was more reliable.
Bought this product long time ago.The good thing,it still works...when it works. It doesn't have an on/off button so it starts when it starts.Sometimes I have to drive very long drives and I like to listen to my tunes. But just trying to get this product to start it's just a hassle. I don't recomend it, and I have 3 of them! I'm trying to get another that is more user friendly, that has an on/off button. I tried it in other coutries and it doesn't work there but in the USA and P.R.
This is great for people who don't use a printer very often. Basically, this is a toy. It works fine until its first paper jam, and then you're in for some "fun". Allow yourself 30 minutes to figure out that the error message you are getting ("BACK COVER OPEN") has nothing to do with the back cover actually being open, because it isn't. . . . Get it ? If you need a printer for "adult" use (medium to heavy), buy something else. Otherwise, this is fine.
I mean i got it to work somehow but definitely NOT satisfied. it is not Windows digitally signed so it gives you problems. For example when the device is plugged i can't use my usb keyboard. i have to unplug it (not only shut off, it has to be physically disconnected)...i emailed the tech support about it and unless they solve the problem by tomorrow, i am returning it and getting a windows compatible one. i mean it works with windows (i have XP pro SP2) but not good... spent the entire day with this problems...pay $15 more and get a good one!!! i hope tech support will solve it but i doubt it cuz i think if they could they would have done it already...
Doesnt work well its obvious this product is old and doesnt sell any more..complete waste of money. It doesnt work at all and you even have to ground it to protect your computer from shock..
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.
After receiving my Rio Nitrus as a gift I was initially ecstatic, after all I was upgrading from a dinosaur MP3 player. How I loved my first Diva MP3 player and thought the Rio could see me through all those lonely runs I do.However, before we even left the door the problems began. Doing the research on the web I see it's a familiar problem. The "upgrader" message started. The first upgrade of the firmware fixed the problem but not for long. Now we have moved onto the "restarting" problem. After the firmware upgrade the player sits in restart mode forever. A detailed email to the customer service got a word for word reply out of the user book, I hate when they treat you like an idiot.As this player was bought overseas I doubt I have a warranty but will be checking. If your Rio Nitrus is working, good luck to you, the sound was great, the storage and ease of use cannot be faulted. I just wish I had one that worked.
I may be returning this thing.The hardware MAY ? be OK ..... dunno...but the user interface is VERY crudeand clumsy and erratic.So it's hard to say if it's worth theeffort to troubleshoot the thing or not.Meanwhile I dug out an old clamp-onstyle AC ammeter, made a little split-wireAC extension cord for it and quickly measuredthe current drain of all my computer stuffand my wall-warts, in various states ofon-off-asleep-standby-etc..... and quicklycame up with an arrangement of multi outletpowerstrips which allows me to save a fewwatt-hours of our vanishing energy storefor the use of my kids.I wanted to do that with the Kill-a-Watt butfound it not so easy to get working soabandoned the effort.Sorry.
This was a Christmas gift for my son. Unfortunately had to return it to Santa because it did not work...
All I have to say is if you have time to deal with long hours on the phone and difficult people to understand, then D-Link Routers are for you. Further, If you enjoy constant internet wireless drops, and many times no internet at all, than D-Link is for you.I would not recommend this product to anyone, it does not accomplish what it claims, and this is the third one from tech support that I have had since the original order.Very Dissapointed with the companies policies on refunds, and tech support on their service.Will not buy any more D-Link in the future. Very Dissapointed!!!!
This is a rebadged Micro Innovations webcam that you can purchase for much less if you skip the HP name and get the Micro Innovations webcam. This camera is a pain to install and the picture / video quality pales in comparison to other webcams in its price range. I bought one of these with my laptop, but I went back to my old Intel PC Camera I bought in 2001 because it took better videos.Overall, this is a very generic camera selling at a premium price. Sound recorded from the built in microphone sounds like it was recorded in a soup can.Drivers for the webcam can not be found on HP's home page, however they can be found at Micro Innovation's website [...]
I have an older DLink router that works great, but it was time to upgrade to something faster and with more range. The DIR-655 is faster, and range is slightly improved over my old model, but there are lots of bugs with the DIR-655. First, it locks up frequently when navagating the setup menus. The logs don't work, and when I check to see what is connected to the wireless it always shows nothing...even when I have several systems using it. I can't see my wireless printer anymore. WEP doesn't work, but WPA seems to (unfortunately not all of systems support WPA). I bought another DLInk because my older model was flawless...but the firmware in this new model is terrible. Buyer beware.
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!
Installed the serial port and it created an LPT3 that was unusable. Same problem as another user had (see other reviews). Hope this is not an XP issue and will return mine for another one. Hope this is just a bad one.
Does not work with iPod 2nd generation. Do not buy if you have a new iPod.
The upright design of this thing was a big mistake, especially since the thing is so fragile. I had it sitting upright, and it inevitably got bumped and tipped over on its side. That was the end of hundreds of gigs of very important files.I was shocked that it broke so easily! It wasn't like I abused the thing, and it sounds like I'm not the first person to tip this unstable thing over. It did such a great job of completely breaking that even though it turns on, it makes a loud clanking noise and can't be read at all.I'm very sad and will be looking into more reliable options.
I am a professional driver. I have compared many GPS systems. Tom Tom I rate the lowest! Comparing Tom Tom vs Garmin. Out of 4 different navagation systems I rate Tom Tom a Zero. This system is not as user friendly and is NOT as dependable. Garmin IS user friendly, easy to operate while driving (even though your not suppose to) and very accurate! You cannot beat Garmin in my opinion. I would buy Garmin before any other navagation system. GO GARMIN!
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.
It appears that there's an update / upgrade available for this product, so avoid this model at all costs. You're in for a big disappointment if you have any expectations of this at all. Here's why:1. The warnings about range sould be taken seriously. Unless this is within 25 feet ( I measured ), and unless you have a clear line-of-site (empty air) between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver won't get the signal. Worse, when it doesn't you don't get any warning. Instead, it simply displays the last readings it received. Of course, that's actively misleading. It is easy to check it periodically, think that the temperatures are fine, and have no warning that the smoker is out of range until you physically go check the smoker. The giveaway is that the transmitter display won't match the receiver display.2. The wire bale that is intended to serve as a hanger and stand on the transmitter is a joke. It is flimsy, falls off when you lift the unit. Worse, you have to remove the bail and the plastic clip the bale hangs on in order to open the rear cover and get to the on / off switch. I understand wanting the switch behind the weather resistant battery cover, but if the two units lose contact you have to re-mate them, and that requires switching the transmitter off and back on.3. The receiver loses all of your programming when you switch it off. That means that if you smoke ribs on two successive weekends, you have to reprogram the reciever from scratch (from its factory settings) each time you use it. And to set the temperature limits requires pressing appropriate buttons endlessly -- once for each degree you want it to move up. And don't overshoot or you'll need to switch it off and back on again to start over. Programming this is anything but user-friendly.Unfortunately for me, I didn't save the original packaging. That means I'm throwing both units away because I cannot get accurate readings inside my home from 40' away from the smoker. And I'm tired of re-mating the units by power-cycling both of them, and the reprogramming from scratch.This model should have been taken off the market when the new one was released. I won't be buying a new Maverick product since they think so little of their customers that they'd rather sell their old inventory than dump this model and leave only the upgrade on the market. If you read the features of the upgraded version, you'll see that it was reengineered to address each of the shortcomings of this model.Shame on you, Maverick. You should have known and behaved better.
the small peg on the media doorcan't handle the "press to open"action & (on my camera) broke aftermaybe a dozen presses.
I have to say that i have always considered Belkin to be tier 1 product. I have had this unit for 1 year. The power went out last night. It took me 30 seconds to get to my computer to shut it down and the unit failed. Dead battery. Come on, I had an APC that lasted 5 years before the battery died.
I bought this model several months ago for converting my home movies to dvds. It worked great for a while but then I noticed it freezing while playing commercial DVDs. Now it freezes constantly while playing any DVDs. I don't even bother trying to convert anymore of my home videos to DVDs. Basically, I ended up with a very expensive VCR.
I got this large display so I could see who was calling while watching TV. Despite its size, it's only visible from maybe 3 feet away, and even then it's not easily readable. I returned it. The "font" of the letters and numbers also makes it difficult to read. The screen doesn't light up (like green in the background to contrast more with black letters) when a call comes in. Finally, it doesn't even come with a power adapter. It would be ok if you're close to it, but then the small, good quality, easily readable screens I have on other boxes and phones around the house are more appropriate for normal viewing distances.
I got wonderful and fast service. The cable worked fine at first but after a few weeks it was of no use. I am not sure what went wrong. It could be my fault, but I have never had this happen before; I've been using computers regullarly for more than 20 years.
This clock radio/ CD player is a piece of junk. We have had it for 1 year. The CD player makes noises and has a fit (door to player slams itself open and closed if you try to insert a CD). The CD player mechanics are extremly loud. The reviews below are all correct. The clock radio should never have been distributed. Dont companies conduct quality control anymore? RCA will never get a penny from us again. DO NOT PURCHASE this product. Save yourself from the fustration, and from being ripped off. Where is David Horowitz when you need him???Amazon- you should stop selling this clock radio ASAP.
Did not receive item from supplier. Still waiting for a refund. Would not buy anything from this company again. All correspondence is done thru e-mailing
Hi all,Got this for my Canon 950 12MP camera.In a word, its Junk! Stay away from this. Read below for a detailed explanation.After reading several reviews, chose this one based upon the price and the milliamp rating.As they say, you get what you pay for.The main issue is that the charge doesn't hold up at all - even after a full 10 hour charge.Second issue is that my camera kept complaining to "replace battery" with in a few minutes of using this "fully charged" one.I had to open the battery cover, take it out and then put it back in and close the cover to make the message go away.In detail:Most of my shots are set to Auto flash mode with red eye reduction.I used it in Disney/Universal/SeaWorld in Florida and you can image that I did not need to use the flash for day time shots - except when in indoors or in shows where the photos were permitted. Also, I did refrain from taking pictures of fireworks or night time stuff that I know would not come out properly. Yes, there are camera settings that will allow you to take those shots, but I just didnt bother. In all, I might have taken about 400/450 shots on our 7 day trip to FL.In comparing with the original one that came with the camera, this one is way way behind.The original one lasted for almost 2 or more days, while this one barely made it half a day.My strong suggestion is that if you are going to be using your camera heavily, do pay more and get the real Canon one - which will last. OR buy more than one of these and get extra chargers too - because you are going to need them.If I were to estimate, this battery did not even last for about 20-30 pictures (based upon the number of total pictures taken and other factors). This is a huge drawback and a big one too.I did call Amazon for a refund/return. They have emailed me the RMA - will be mailing it out soon. And keep looking for other ones to replace this.Later.
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.
Like another reviewer, my battery just failed to charge. This happened within six months. It was never dropped or damaged. It's just a piece of junk.
I bought this Handspring Visor about a year ago when they were at [price] and was not impressed. This handheld was not worth the money especially now when there are better ones on the market!!! Stay away from This product!!!
Amazon sells their iPod 30GB without making it clear which generation they are selling. There are two iPod generations the 5th & 6th Generation iPod. The new generation iPod offers 60% brighter screen & almost double the video battery life from 2 hours to 3.5 hours.I'm not sure, but what I can tell is Amazon is offering a small discount for the older generation 30GB model..but they aren't even making it clear which generation is which and that is misleading to consumers.If you're looking to buy an iPod, don't think you're saving a little money by buying here at Amazon; you're just buying the older generation and that's why they offer it at a slightly discounted price!
This was a replacement keyboard. Best one I've found yet and will keep using it until I can't replace it anymore.
this thing worked great for about two months then all of a sudden it stopped working. trying to send it back under warranty
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 713P (wireless router)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.
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 have several of the latest DVD+-RW drives as well as DVD-Ram drives and this media doesn't work in any of 'em
I'm looking into returning these things just a few minutes after opening the box.I plugged them into my bookshelf stereo and everything sounded horrid.I'm no audiophile, my bookshelf stereo is a $150 unit, and I'm pleased with it.I don't expect bass out of these ceiling speakers, but I honestly had a hard time getting any sound out of them at frequencies lower than 1000 Hz.I had to put my ear inches from this speaker to tell that it was on at lower than 300 Hz, and I noticed serious attenuation of sound until well over 1000 Hz. It sounded like I was only getting about half the sound out at 600 Hz. It seemed to keep up just decently above 2000 Hz, though I didn't test too much at the high end.The advertised range for these speakers is clearly very far off.I don't think that this problem could be fixed with a sub woofer. These speakers simply suck. Even at $15 apiece.methodology: I used the program "NCH tone generator" to play specific frequencies through my PC into the stereo and out to my speakers. Left to one of my bookshelf speakers, also 5.25", right for one of these audiosource ceiling speakers. By switching the balance back and forth on the stereo to play either my bookshelf speaker or this new one, I could detect a very serious volume drop at all frequencies below 1 kHz, getting worse as it got lower, and almost complete silence below 300 Hz.
I have had some experiences with 3rd party inks and my Epson Stylus 850 - and none have been good.First of all, note that the product page says that it will not void your warranty - you better double check that with Epson - When they replaced my first 850 because of clogged heads (3rd party inks) they warned me that 3rd party inks void the warranty (if the problem is with the print heads).I have tried several 3r party inks and, although I have not had as bad a problem as my first experience which ruined a printer, I have yet to find one that does not clog the heads - period. Some are a bit less of a problem, but they ALL have clogged the heads. How much $$ savings do you really get if you use 1/2 the cartridge to clean the heads?Furthermore, every 3rd party ink, including Rinotek, has proven to be less intense and quicker to fade.If you have an old Epson that you don't mind getting killed by poor ink, give them a shot and report back here. If you plan to keep your printer - get Genuine Epson inks.
I purchased the C5500 blu-ray player and a blu-ray disc at the same time. Hooked up the player only to find out it was already obsolete and needed a software upgrade. I spent hours uploading to a disc as recommended by customer service (I have very slow internet service. Obviously not broadband.) The disc did not work to upgrade the player and customer service told me to try a flash drive. Another couple hours trying to download that version and it worked.The worst part is that the player stops in the middle of a movie and will not move on unless I turn off the player, turn it back on, wait for the movie to load and move to the last scene it played. It must be some kind of memory issue, if there is such a thing connected with blu-ray players.I'm on my 3rd software update and none of them have helped.
The camera itself is pretty good for the money. A camera like this would have cost more than triple the price three years ago. I didn't experience any technical issues with the camera but I did need to call support regarding a browsing issue.D-Link support is one of the worst I have ever dealt with. The support person asks a question then puts you on hold for 2 minutes just to ask another question. And the questions have nothing to do with the problem. Things like do you have another network cable you could use (On a wireless camera!!!!). Or, do you have an activex installed (any activex or one in particular you like?) or, do you have mpeg-4 (sure, I keep it in my pocket?!?!). After 30 minutes of stupid questions, they hung up on me. So as long as you know what you are doing and are capable of handeling it all by yourself, you are OK with this camera. Need help? Don't buy.
After purchasing this camera I found out how poorly it shoots indoors or close-ups. When not using the flash, all images are blurry, even when mounted on a stable surface. For those photographers that do rely on manual controls this camera is not right for you. I'm still upset that I spent this much money on a camera that can't take decent pictures.
I am a first time owner of the Palm IIIx and I am currently searching for an alternative. I received my Palm IIIx as a gift about 7 months ago, and I have lost all of the data in my organizer 8 times. I am an active professional in the television industry and I travel to remote parts of the world for weeks at a time. I have been away from my computer (to HotSync and restore the data) all but one time and have been left without vital professional and personal contacts as well as lost all new contacts and production memos and notes. I have determined the cause of the failure. If you own a Palm IIIx and have it with you, follow along with me. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the unit. Open it up and look at the way the compartment is designed to have the batteries installed. The top AAA battery slot is designed such that the positive end of the battery (the one with the 'bump') must maintain contact with a wire coil. What happens is this. Let's say you have your Palm IIIx in your purse, briefcase, backpack, fannypack or WHEREVER. If you drop your bag, set it down a little too hard, or even RUN with it, chances are that the contact coil will slip off of the positive terminal on the battery and you'll lose all of the memory in your organizer. First and foremost, I CANNOT BELIEVE that 3Com allowed this product to be released with such an incredibly inept design flaw. Second, I can't believe that they didn't install a back-up battery to which the organizer defaults in cases of lost power for ANY reason (let alone because the inherent design of the product leaves it prone to losing power and therefore data). Finally, 3Com Customer Service has done NOTHING to respond to my repeated attempts to bring this to their attention and ameliorate the situation. The Palm IIIx is SUPPOSED to be a powerful tool for powerful people. I'd be surprised if the execs at 3Com would utilize their own product.
Why don't they let us give zero stars? I have the fatal problem with the printer not feeding the paper and when I can get it to go it will only print half of the picture. Sounds like I don't even want to bother trying to get Kodak to do anything for me so I guess I'll start looking for something better. They want $80 to repair? Someone mentioned Canon printers were nice? Here I was wanting to help out an old fashioned American company, well all I can say is fair warning if you are a stock holder in this company!
I've got mine for over a year now.It works decently with most ipods, it pumps out a very low power signal, I have to turn the volume really high to be able to get a decent volume in the car's system. Unfortunatelly, one of the cars, has a "top" level, and will not reach a loud enough volume. You can hear a lot of hiss.When I plug the iphone, a dialog window pops on the iphone that reads something like "This adaptor is not compatible with iphone, it may cause interference, do you with to turn off the phone?"If you say yes, the iphone goes into airplane mode. no cell or wifi.you still hear hiss. If you say NO, the phone works, but you can hear every time you switch cells, and 4 seconds before you get a call :)it makes a lot of beeping sounds caused by cell interference.
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 mouse pad is not for me. The wrist rest pad is very large and very hard, and I found it uncomfortable. The mouse pad itself has some nice non-slip strips on the back to make it stable on the desk--the problem is that once you put on the risers to give it a little bit of a lift on one end or the other, the non-slip strips are no longer in contact with the desktop and the mouse pad slips and slides all over the place. Because I was given this through Amazon Vine and did not have to pay for it, I will toss the wrist pad, and the little feet for lift and just use the mouse pad. Frankly, as it is, it isn't comfortable, or useful for me.
Absolute garbage! Does not crimp well. Wires easily come loose. Using with Klein crimper and the tool is not the problem...
For $3.75 it is Value for money - exactly!!worked for few days, had a distinct hum in the background - may be from day 2.One hot summer day left it in the car seat and after that it would not work - meaning it will constantly try forward and backward and eject.
V-Moda is no longer supporting these buds in any color since they no longer make them, regardless of any warranty. They will refer you back to the seller, which does you no good when you have a warranty and it's beyond returning to the seller, or you don't have that option.With all that said - whoever said these are comfy and great for active people must have dumbo ears. Sorry, they don't fit my ears, and they hurt like a mofo! I have a hard enough time getting them in my ear, so forget about them staying in my ear when I'm bouncing around.The cord wrap is a joke since these have the shortest cord in comparison to all other good ear buds I own. They come with lil foamy type covers that are torn alrready, or at least mine were (and that was what I wanted the manufacturer to replace and they won't even though they are brand new out of the package!).They are not the best sounding buds. The buds that came with my Sansa Fuze sound much better and I never should've wasted money on a pair of V-Moda's buds.
This Zenith DVI-capable DVD player, made by South Korea's LG, promises a lot but delivers little. If you are looking for a reliable DVI-capable and upscaling-to-HDTV DVD player, get the Denon DVD-1910, which works every time and has much better quality than the DVb318.The problem with the DVB318 is, even without using the upscaler, DVD playback quality is inferior to many much cheaper progressive scan DVD players, such as my treasured CyberHome slim-and-small player (sold at Radio Shack). The inferiority is obvious on a good HDTV screen. While the upscaler improves the image somewhat (you'll *need* an HDTV to see that), it's still not good at all. And some DVDs I rented at my local Blockbuster simply cannot play back at all on this DVD player, while my other players (including a 6-year-old, first-gen Panasonic player) has no trouble at all.Because of its poor playback performance and reliability, this player should be avoided. For digital glory, get the Denon. For a cheap but great DVD player (but no DVI), get the small and wonderful CyberHome at Radio Shack.
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
Going back 20 years I've almost exclusively owned HP printers up until now. I had a laserjet I was very happy with. I also had one of the portable photo printers and it was outstanding. The few times I've strayed from HP products I've regretted it. But the past few HP printers I've bought have been utter junk. And this is by far the worst printer I've ever purchased under ANY brand.The first problem I confronted was the godawful software. The complete version takes up 1 gigabyte on your hard drive for one thing. I don't think ANY printer deserves that much space on my hard drive. After loading it it just plain didn't work. Within 2 seconds of trying to start the control program I'd get an error showing there were problems deep in the registry. I run Windows XP. This is the most stable operating system Microsoft has put out to date and only the ABSOLUTE WORST software will not work with it. Not willing to waste my time with it I just unloaded it and loaded the basic driver's which left me with limited functionality. I should have returned it right then and there. Lousy software is the ruin of even the best hardware.One thing I found out that had me question the wisdom of this purchase is that it has a duty cycle of only 500 pages a month. That's not very good at all. All other HP printers I've had in the past have been at least 3000 pages per month duty cycle. Maybe there was one with 1500 p/m in there.I didn't print more than 5 pages before it started having problems. It started getting an error message on the LCD screen indicating the carriage was jamming. This would happen after each time I printed. I would have to open the access door, close it and hit "OK" for it to reset. There was nothing in there obsturcing the carriage and I could see no reason why it would have that error. Then I tried to print a 6 page document. It stopped once with the same reset error after the first page. Then when I restarted it proceeded through the entire document. However when it was done all the pages had printed in a wavy pattern down the page. I attempted it again with the same result.One other problem I had with it was the document feeder. It would not accept anything above 20lb paper. Anything heavier and it would not even begin to feed into it. It was barely able to feed the 20lb paper.I also made a call to HP customer service. This alone made me realize how far HP has fallen. I was passed from one person to another until they began to try to pass me back to departments I'd alreadly talked to. It was a total waste of about an hour of my time and I accomplished nothing. From the reviews I can see this is a systematic problem.I read some glowing reviews here at Amazon.com about this printer before I bought it. At first it made me wonder if I got a "dud" printer. However I've concluded that it's simply too cheaply made. The 500 page per month duty cycle tells the whole story. I've taken a closer look at the reviews. I read all of the ones availabe at the time of this writing - 52 of them. Most of the people giving it a high rating don't appear to have used it very long. I'm wondering just how these people got the software to actually work. I read in the reviews of people using just about every version of Windows having the same problem I had. I can see getting inconsistent results with say Windows 98 but not with Windows XP. It's either going to work or it's not. Bottom line: I'm not at all convinced my experience was an isolated incident.This printer was SO BAD I have to question the validity of the glowing reviews. Many of them are suspiciously brief. I also noticed something I hadn't noticed before because I didn't read ALL the reviews. There are a good number of people that warn like me NOT to buy this printer and for the same reasons. It occured to me that a lot of the 5 star reviews came immediately after the complaints which had the effect of pushing them further down the list and therefore harder to find. Coincidence? Perhaps, but it certainly makes me disinclined to trust the reviews.By the way I see alot of people griping about this printer and others not coming with a USB cable. I don't know of ANY printer that comes with a cable nowadays. Maybe they used to give you a parallel cable 15 years ago. But no one gives you a cable these days. I have no idea why but that's the way it's been for many years now.Unfortunately I hadn't tested this printer much before my return period expired. So I ended up having to junk it and I'm now using an older HP printer I had as a backup until I can find a suitable replacement. There were some other higher end Officejet series printers with the document feeder and much higher duty cycles I was looking at. But I checked the reviews and saw complaints similar to this printer. I've been burned by HP for the last time. I'm going with the Canon PIXMA MP780. The Canon MP730, which is no longer available, had fantastic reviews.In closing I no longer consider HP to be the superior product I once did. In fact right now it's just about at the bottom of my list. It's a shame too because they used to put out the absolute best printers. Around the time I heard the news I.B.M was selling its PC business to Lenova I also heard HP is thinking about selling off their printer division. I don't know whether this is true or not but it sure wouldn't surprise me if it did happen.
Just died for no apparent reason and will not reset. There was no surge. Looking at other reviews on this model it seems that many others have experienced the same fate. Save your money and look elsewhere.
I don't see how this is a floor lamp. It's less than 2 feet tall.On the bright side, it's very bright and looks nice on a table.
I own many Sony products (TVs, Walkman, etc..) and most last for years without any problems.This DVD player stopped recognizing DVDs about 1 month after the warranty ended. I called Sony, who basically said all I can do is send it in for service, which according to Sony, would cost more than a new DVD Player. I pointed out that many other people have had this problem, and that the design is defective. They had &quot;no comment&quot;.I'm going to buy a different brand DVD player and will think before buying Sony again.
After I plugged in two flash memory sticks into this IOGear USB hub, the unit gets very hot after some hours of usage. The casing get so hot that I can smell the odor of plastic burning. These are very poor quality products and pose potential fire Hazardous. I cannot imagine the unit will incinerate immediately after you pluge in all ports. Avoid this by all means.
Bought three, of which one worked. Each of the other two connected only one channel - one, the right, the other, the left. Not sure what the point is of manufacturing and selling such junk, but if you need to make the connection, buy several and maybe you'll be lucky.
There's a reason why the pins won't hold the rollers in place: The pins are WIDER than the rollers. I like everything else about these, but if I have to stand there and hold each one individually in place with my fingers, how is that better than a curling iron? Everything else is great: they heat quickly, have a shape that holds the hair, etc. As somebody else noted, the lid is pretty useless, but I can live w/ that. If you buy these, take into account that you'll have to buy pins that actually work (as a separate purchase). I'm thinking of trying to "scrunch" the pins w/a pair of pliers and see if that will make them work. And you have to ask yourself . . . should I really have to "remanufacture" any part of a purchase? Shouldn't the maker do better than this????
Not at all reliable - switches on it's own, problems with the button. Very frustrating. At this price it should work much better.Do yourself a favor - keep looking...
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.
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!
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!
All I can say is IMAGE SMEAR.....I was really disappointed in the PQ of this panel. There is alot of noise even on HD-DVD, and with Noise Reduction turned on (even on low), I saw the worst image smearing I have ever seen. Images trailed across the screen with quick movement. Totally unacceptable for a panel that costs as much as the Sony. I think Sony is in trouble with the new Sharp LCD's as they are almost 1/3 with the same image quality.
I tried this particular Boom-Box some time back, and ended up returning it under my retailer's fairly generous return policy. Simply put, the service and the SkyFi were not bad (although I have a similar review posted on my experience with SkyFi tuning knobs), and I enjoyed both XM and the SkyFi immensely. Simply, this unit is certainly portable, but if you take it outdoors you probably won't hear it because the volume is so weak and limited. It's 4W per channel, so you're not going to hear much at full volume. Otherwise, it isn't a bad unit but without output, you're left to wonder.
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.
I thought I'd buy this b/c it's supposed to work with an iPhone, and the iPod Touch has the same interface. It does not work, gives an "incompatible " message. Touch users, save your money.
I bought one of these and within a few months, had problems. Well after calling customer care, they told me they would send out a new one and then pay to return the old one. Well, this didn't happen. They want me to pay the return shipping now (wouldnt have returned it in the first place if they would have told me this) and will not admit it was their fault. Tried to get the information to make a complaint to the company, and the supervisor gives me a bogus number. I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING SAMSUNG AGAIN!!!
I was surprised to open the box to this charge and find that it came with a very, very heavy cord. Am traveling to Africa on Safari and weight is a big restriction. Seems like Nikon could save money by just making this charger with the collapsible plug on back. Would have been nice if pictures of item had shown the cord, also.
Out of 3 discs in this package two discs had Disc Error messages immediately upon inserting into camera. What a waste of 20.00
The overall quality of the carrying case is very high and it protects the notebook very well. Plenty of room for accessories and the usual "road warrior" items. What ruins it for me is that my 15.4" widescreen notebook is a very tight fit. The notebook slides into the case fairly easily, but once it's in, the case grips the notebook so tightly that it is very difficult to remove it. The case is designed so that the zipper opening is a "clamshell" arrangement and the notebook is held in a thin elastic pocket in one of the case halves rather than more in the middle. You need to maneuver the notebook past the stiff material in the top of the case half and the zipper itself to remove it from the case. It's really easy to drop the notebook or scratch it on the zipper while strugling to get it out of the case. Overall, it's a very big design flaw for an otherwise nicely made case.
I've printed about 10 shirts using Avery's Dark Shirt Transfers. I have been disappointed in every single one. The shirt color bleeds through any light colored part of the design making the end product look washed-out and dingy. I've talked to Avery about the problem but they offer no solution other than sending me more paper to offset the paper I've used. I have tried every trick I know of to get it right: Shortening ironing time, less pressure, washing or not washing the shirts first but every result is the same. Avery products work great on light colored fabrics but are terrible on dark colors. A red shirt with any white in the design and you wind up with a pink design and so on and so on. Perhaps other brands won't have this problem but I have not checked them out. It gets too expensive to keep buying shirts and paper just to have another disappointing end product.
This screen is okay quality. It was pretty much what I expected for the price. The reason I gave it such a low rating though, was because as soon as we mounted it & pulled the screen all the way out, we could not get it to retract back. It eventually does retract, but it takes so many times of tugging on it. Its ridiculous and so annoying!It never worked from the very beginning. I definately wish I wouldve spent the extra to go with a nicer one!...Don't waste your money
I bought this scope to compare against the Barska BlackBlackhawk 18-36x50 Waterproof Angled Spotting Scope (see my review) for its usefulness in 10 meter air rifle target shooting. This scope was comparable in price and was recommended by a retailer that specializes in target air rifles.Like the Barska, this scope is also made in China. Construction is similarly lightweight but this scope lacks a thick protective rubber coating. A hard plastic cover screws onto the eyepiece end of the scope for protection while a soft plastic cover protects the objective lens.The Celestron is very compact, making it easy to carry. Like the Barska, this scope offers a usable view at the lower power settings and an almost unusable one at the higher settings, especially if shooting indoors. For 10 meter target shooting, the lower magnification settings are fine but I find the eye relief and field of view to be inferior to the Barska. Oddly, this scope will focus down to about 3 meters (10 feet).The first one I ordered had to be returned because the eyepiece cover would not screw on as the threads on the body of the scope were damaged severely. This appeared to be a manufacturing problem as threads were smashed (i.e. not cross threaded.) The second one I received was better, but the cover would not screw down all the way as the threading on the scope was also slightly damaged. The case and tripod included with the scope offer minimal usefulness.Overall, I was disappointed with the design and quality of this scope. I would judge it as marginally acceptable.Update 2-24-09:Well, it's been two seasons and time for an update. I ended up keeping the Celestron scope and used it alongside the Barska's that were also purchased for 10 meter air rifle use. Within the first two months, the eyepiece came unscrewed while trying to remove the cover. Any benefit of nitrogen purging was immediately lost. To their credit, Amazon replaced the second scope promptly. I haven't had any problems with the third(!) scope, so far.I've actually found a use for the ability of this scope to focus down to such a short distance. We conduct shooting safety classes, using BB guns, every summer for the Cub Scout Pack that is with my son's Boy Scout troop. The range we shoot at is only 5 meters long and this scope will focus down to clearly see the targets at this short range. I don't know of any other scope that can do that. A spotter uses it to let the instructor know how the scouts are doing.As of this update, Amazon no longer carries this scope. The only listing is for a third party retailer. I have no experience with their return policies. All of my experience has been with Amazon and I have always been satisfied with their customer service in dealing with product problems.
My Hughes Directivo broke after about 4 months of use. After much digging, I was able to find a tech support phone number where, after walking me through a few steps, the offered to mail me a new one - provided I provide a credit card number that will be charged for a new unit if they don't receive my broken one within one months time. One week later I got the first replacement unit. That one didn't work. After one more week I got the second replacement unit. This one has worked a day, so far. I am not impressed. Plus I have to mail back two broken units AT MY OWN EXPENSE. If I only knew what I know now, I would have bought a different brand.By the way, I asked tech support for a customer service phone number. They said they do not take calls! Was provided a fax number. I faxed and mailed a complaint letter over a week ago, and I have gotten no response.DON'T BUY HUGHES! Other than the quality of the product, I love the way it works. I can't imagine not having TiVo now. But this Hughes product is unreliable, and the customer service is non-existent.
I strongly agree with Becca B on the wheels. The bag itself is indestructable but the wheels are pathetic. They seem to last about 6 months for me. I have had the wheels replaced by a Samsonite repair center three times at my expense - the last time I asked them to use harder rollerblade wheels. I'm not sure what they used but they didn't last any longer. That repair center is no longer available and not the closest one is over 350 miles away. The wheels on my garment bag are wearing like iron so i just don't get it. Do not buy this bag if you plan to roll it much.
I wasted my money won't work on my IPhone/Ipod. Not compatible with apple. I didn't return because I will spent another money just for returning and possibly it will not work again. Maybe original apple product will be the best way to go.
If you have Windows 95, do NOT purchase this item. Despite what they say, this card reader is NOT compatible with Windows 95 and will cause the system to crash repeatedly. I spent hours installing, uninstalling and re-installing both the hardware and the software -- to no avail. Besides the Windows 95 problem, the parallel cable included with the card reader also caused my printer to malfunction -- the reason according to my printer: the cable &quot;does not support bi-directional communication&quot;. This whole experience was one big nightmare....the only bright spot is that Amazon's return procedure is much less painless than I expected -- I am returning the SanDisk Imagemate Card Reader today!
For all of those looking for a wifi card for your Palm,DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!
This printer has been a nightmare for our organization from the start. It works well out of the box for 32-bit windows machines, but we only have 1 of those in our organization of 14 people. The rest use 64 bit Windows Vista and Windows 7, and at least half of our office uses Macs. The disks that come with the printer aren't 64 bit compatible, so the appropriate driver needs to be downloaded from the Canon website. However, the scanner software still doesn't work for me in 64 bit and I need to use Photoshop on the machines that have it to run the scan.The huge surprise, since it wasn't posted anywhere on Amazon and is hard to find in reviews is that this printer, after 3 years on the market, is not Mac compatible. There are no mac drivers to be found, and we have been stuck sending documents to the PCs for printing while waiting for our replacement printer to arrive.Overall this has been a major headache with setup and compatibility and didn't serve our needs well at all.
I was really excited about the possibility of having internet radio available away from my computer. I enjoy listening to the radio at night while I go to sleep but the local stations [are not good]. I found out about and bought the iRhythm remote system and a stereo with an aux input so I could use it. The iRhythm remote was [inexpensive] but the stereo was not. Unfortunately the remote does not work well at my location. I can get a signal if I prop up the receiver within 12 feet of the sending unit but it has a lot of static. This makes it virtually useless for me. I also have trouble opening the software and I am not sure whether it is a server problem on the net or what. Sometimes it works sometimes not. I will say that I have Windows XP home, and that is not supported by iRhythm but I do not think that is the problem. I still want remote internet radio and will buy the first thing that comes out that looks like it will work. Maybe the Philips MC i250? Fingers crossed here.
I'm going to keep this short and simple for us over 30's crowd.I remember when you used to buy full ear headphones and no matter cheap or not they blocked out ambient noise at least. These things suck!Simple and not so sweet. Trust me they have no volume. I tried them on my PC for movies = not that bad, PC for MP3's = sucked no bass, on my Ipod = sucked again no bass or volumeThey're under $20 I know but come on Sony.My gut was to go with some Sensheisers but I went with Sony because I love my Sony earbuds but I was wrong. These are being returned as I type this.Shop around and don't be fooled by the brand name or the other reviews on here.
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.
This is fair to say that this headphone does not cancel noise at all. Most of the other over head headphones work similarly good as this. Moreover, the sound quality is not good at all. I ended up returning it. Thankfully the return and refund process was easy.
I purchased this item last year for my grandson. It worked good for a few weeks and then stopped working. I returned it and received a replacement. The same thing happened. Now I am not able to return it. Beware.
First the monitor's brightness is on the dark side and washes out if you try to adjust it with brightness/contrast. Within the last month or so, the pixels start to flipflop their color. The reason that I'm giving this monitor (Acer AL1912) a low rating because Acer's customer support will not pay to ship this thing back to them, plus they do not guarantee you they can fix it the first time you send it. So at $35 a pop to ship this thing, you end up losing money quick. We paid $235.00 for this monitor. Now with shipping the total cost will be $270.00. If they don't fix it the first time, then I'm going to have to spend another $35.00 to send it back again, and then I'll be out $305.00. See the expotential increase? Their customer service rep couldn't wait to get us off of the phone and apparently had no desire to help us. So hey Acer - I'll never buy another one of your products again and just spreading the word a little about your weak warranty through Amazon! I'm tired of paying top dollar for junk and to be treated badly! Heck, I can get treated badly for free at my local DMV!
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 was under the impression that 40X means that they can be written at 40X spped. My Drive (which is a 40X LiteOn) will only write them at 12X and Nero says it's only a 12X disc? Is this false advertising on Memorex's part??? Any ideas??Good price though..but I like the Staples Gold better(Store brand of a sony I think) and they write at 40x ..
Beware the product warranty only covers 90 DAYS. My one is broken after 5 monthes. Some keys did work first and then LCD could not light up. They set very short warranty in purpose and it is because of bad quality.
I've bought this battery to complement the one that came with my camcorder. Due to it's high capacity, I was hoping to be able to record a full disc without having to replace the battery. Since the battery arrived, I've tryied to charge it in the camcorder and also with my wall charger, unsucessfully. My multimeter shows it can't keep any energy, plain dead. I might have been unlucky, but there should be a more eficient Quality Control to avoid things like that. Since I live in Brazil, it's too expensive to ask for a replacement. Just had to trash it.
If you have a HP Pavilion 8660c, do not buy this item. Even after help from HP tech support, they could not make it work. The problem is that the motherboard has onboard graphics that cannot be disabled in the BIOS. The Radeon card will not be picked up by the PC after you put it in. ATI support told me on the phone to buy another graphic card!
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.
I am a Windows user and concur with other bad reviews on this product. I have had similar problems. Most of the extra keyboard functions do nothing. I have had problems with my mouse that the click would work but the mouse movement would not. Ever since installing the product my OS takes 10 - 15 seconds longer to boot-up. To get everything working to an acceptable state I have had to do a lot of re-installing and tweaking. Currently I have everything setup so that it works fine minus all the extra key functionality (bummer). Maybe if I tried a little harder I could get the extra keys working, but its not worth putting more time into it--it does what I need it to do. FYI I am a Software Engineer with a CS degree and I found this difficult to impossible to get working as it should. Kensington!!! You need a patch for this. ...and... It better not break mouse functionality again!!!!
Loss of data when bateries go down even after I send it to Toshiba assistence to repair.It made a Hard reset by itself.Don't buy this thing.
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 friend bought a garmin 330 and it was fantastic. so, i though i would one up him and get this tomtom one, because it seemed like it had everything the garmin had plus extras like the buddy system et al. Boy, was i wrong. I hated this thing so much i could make a spreadsheet of all the stuff that was wrong with it. i sold mine on ebay and took a $75 loss and was happy to get rid of it. most of the problems are in comparison to my friends garmin because thats the only other gps ive used.Problems that i can remember:1. doesnt update the restaurants list dynamically. what im trying to say is that if you pull up the list of restaurants or shopping centers etc, you get the list as of that exact moment. 2 miles down the road, the garmin keeps you constantly updated on whats closest, how far it is away and what direction it is in relation to you. tomtom just shows you that one list and doesnt update it unless you close the search and research from the beginning.2. tomtom doesn't break restaurants into multiple categories like mexican, italian, buffet, etc. all you can search for is restaurants and you will inevitably get a ton of results that you cannot filter other than to look down the list and decide if that place has a name that looks like an italian, mexican or buffet style restaurant for example. garmin seems to have an infinite amount of categories for restaurants. even far off stuff like sushi or vietnamese returns results it makes it so easy when you know what you want but dont know what retaurant to go to.3. tomtom doesnt turn off on its own. the power on the car turns off and tomtom should at least ask me if i am in the car or if i want to turn off. it will just stay on till the battery dies or i turn it off.4. takes at least 2 minutes for it to find a sattelite if not more. i often turned the device on when leaving my hotel room and by the time i got to the car 3 or 4 minutes later it still had not found sattelites.5. day mode / night mode isnt automatic. this thing has a clock and should know when daylight is or isn't based on what time of day it is. im not even sure why this has a clock.6. often tried to talk me into taking turns that didnt exist or were illegal. im sure this was a problem with the maps but its all in the tomtom.7. garmin has over 6 million points of interest, their websites and spec sheets make that very clear. tomtom states "millions of points of interest" I'm sure that 1.5 is still considered "millions" but, i really felt like the database was very lacking. especially when i would drive by the place i wanted to eat on my way to some other tomtom based destination.8. wal-marts and targets were not in the database. i was lost in washington D.C./Virginia and i knew there were walmarts and targets everywhere but tomtom had no idea what i was talking about.9. searching for a mall or major shopping center was impossible. the only way to find one was to either know the name of the shopping center ie "woodland hills mall" or "the shops at utica" you couldn't just search for the gap or tjmaxx or dillards type stores.10. when searching for the nearest starbucks the results just have "starbucks" listed over and over without any kind of address, store number or reference. so, we were headed a certain direction and didnt want to stop at ones that werent on the way we kept re-searching for updated but couldn't tell which entry we were looking at and kept picking the next one on the list and getting driving directions for the same ones. so, then you have to reopen the search, and you just get another list that all just say starbucks. i know for a fact the garmin 330 says things like starbucks 41st and yale, starbucks on sheridan street etc.11. adding waypoints to a route: waypoints on a route are confusing. there is not a notifier that says something simple like "you have reached your waypoint" so, if you are driving and not watching the screen, tomtom will just let you drive right past and you wont notice that you passed your waypoint and it will just keep giving you directions to the next destination without confirming that you stopped or even knew you made it to the first one.12. if it hasnt found a sattelite yet, it will still search and map out routes for you based on some sort of randomness. it will tell you with confidence that things are x miles away from you and let you plan routes. but, once the satellites connect, it redoes everything and a 2 mile trip to mcdonalds might turn into a 12 mile trip that passes other mcdonalds' on the way. i cant understand why it wouldn't just remember where i was when i turned it off and go from there until it connects?13. if i KNOW the address of a place tomtom should be able to get me there. there were 3 specific times when i had the actual address of a place i wanted to go and tomtom could not resolve the address. it would just point me to an address that looked the same but may have been miles away.dont EVER buy a tomtom one. this is a mediocre device and isn't really ready for prime time. like my girlfriend would say when i would tell her tomtom would take us there, "TomTom is a dumdum."
I bought this lock for my laptop at school. After locking it to my desk, it would not unlock. I couldn't figure out the new combination so I contacted Kensington, who said that they would reimburse me for a locksmith. I ended up opening the part of the lock that stores the cable with a pair of scissors. Once that part was opened I was able to easily remove the cable and unattach the laptop from my desk. If I could do this, any idiot with a pair of scissors and five minutes would have been able to as well.
I've been using these for many years but the copy I bought today was returned in favor of a Logitech product.The key press on the new one had a kind of raspy quality and the pressure for the space bar is noticeably higher, which makes it hard to get used to working with it.I won't buy any more. (I already have 3 in use.)Look for an older one in a thrift shop if you really want MS- I got one for $2 that works fine.
Well, it's small, has reasonable battery life and sound quality, and it's low-priced. And it often works correctly for me. But it has some major disadvantages:1. Virgin Electronics is defunct, so there is no tech support for their products, and no updates of any kind will be offered. And this thing could USE some updates...2. It doesn't support playlists. It has some kind of stupid "DJ" function that you'll find mostly useless.3. The FM radio is also useless. For the first few seconds it's used, while the backlight is on, it sounds fine. Then, when the backlight turns off, a continuous, very noticeable hiss overlays the audio.4. You can't just copy files to it - you have to sync it through Media Player or some other software. It's very picky, and sometimes the synced songs don't play correctly. Other software often doesn't work with it.True, it's a 5GB player for a low price, but in the end you'll find yourself just that much farther, financially, from something you would have really liked.
I title this poor because it is what I am after getting ripped off by this crappy product. Not worth a penny.
The buttons don't respond well. You must turn off the devices with the remote power button only otherwise you are in for a ridiculous step by step turn on process. It's not as smart as people make it out to be. Every time you try to do something you have to scroll through an unorganized, and non-customizable menus... i hate and refuse to use mine. waste of money.
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.
not really a fan. these hurt my ears when i wear them for 35+ minutes. first mic + stero headset i've purchased. not happy.
I've had this router for about a year and a half. Early on, it would randomly lock up such that attached computers would not have access to the internet, and external computers couldn't access the router. I would manually reboot the router which would resolve the issue 100% of the time. This would happen about once a month for about a year. About 6 months ago it started occurring more frequently, about once a week.This became very intolerable as I have inbound functionality as well. Until I decide to buy a new router, I put in one of those very cheap power timers and turn power off to the router for 15 minutes every night to effectively reboot it.I think there are random hardware issues with this router. That in combined with the reported D-Link customer service experience, makes this a hard buy.I'll be looking for a better more reliable router.
This is without a doubt the worst computer related book I have purchased. The author points out basic security issues and refers you to web pages to learn more. His section on cracking the root password is not even a page long- when this is one of system admins biggest concerns. If you are a system admin you'll learn nothing and if you aren't, not much more. The whole hacker motif of the title bothers me to. Whoever wrote this most likely neither a hacker or a cracker. If he is, he's either bad or been censored a lot. The latter would be ridiculous, because simple UNIX or 95 books provide more info that this book. Get technical!@!
I have had nothing but problems with the battery used on this laptop. HP gave me the run around about it until I was no longer able to return it for a replacement.
Anyone who is a music producer or who wants to get into music production do NOT buy this card. It has, by far, the worst sound quality for music production as it crashs frequently and crackles and hisses very badly. Go instead with an echo or an m-audio.
The Taylor thermometer has some nice features, once you figure out how to use certain features, like the custom temperature alarm. However, the temperature probe is very poor quality. I'm on my second Taylor 808 - the first one was replaced by the manufacturer due to a temperature probe that stopped working. The display would read "LLL" all the time. The manufacturer shipped me a whole new unit as a replacement for my original purchase when the original unit's temperature probe failed in less than 6 months. I have now had the second unit for about 6 months and the temperature probe has also failed. The probe is EXTREMELY susceptible to water intrusion. If any water gets inside the metal probe, which is almost impossible to avoid, the probe will fail within weeks. The probe is a poor design, a design fault in my opinion, which was easily mitigated. I will not buy another Taylor thermometer.
I wish I could buy the same Panasonic headset I bought some years ago; it lasted for a long time with heavy use. This one broke the second time I tried to use it. It was not particularly comfortable and took some patient adjustment to make it so. (Perhaps I'm just not built for this style that loops over the ear.) I was satisfied with the sound quality.
Microsoft is taking on Apple in the multimedia player market. Well, Microsoft is a marketing company. They will sell some units.As this is the first release of Zune, there are bound to be some less-than-favorable problems (features).First, if you own a Mac, forget it!Zune only works with Windows (and not with Vista pre-release.)Commercial media can only be purchased from the Zune store. (No iTunes support, not even under Windows). A typical song costs 79 points. (Points need to be purchased in advance, in five dollar increments for 400 points.) You can purchase subscriptions, for unlimited music downloads, at a fixed monthly charge. If you typically download more than 15 songs in a month, this option may be appealing.Zune is wireless, which has some interesting potential. You can send a song from your Zune to your friend's Zune. BUT, it will only play three times or for three days, whichever comes first.Battery life is rated 13 to 14 hours (depending if wireless is on or off.)On a full charge, the most I saw was about 9 1/2 hours.Although the screen is larger than that of an iPod, the image quality is not as good as you would hope.There are a couple of good points...There is a built-in FM receiver.Sound quality is reasonably good.I am waiting to see what the next generation is like. But for now, I'll stick with my Mac and an iPod, thank you.
I ordered this card from 3B Tech, through Amazon. They mailed me a generic one instead. I have learned a lesson. I will never order from them again. Just a reminder: BEWARE!
I purchased this product for the great form factor and the ability to read Memory Stick Duo cards (short ones) without using the adapter. However, this product would not read my Lexar Memory Stick Duo Pro 1GB card even after contacting SanDisk support. My digital camera uses the Lexar memory card fine and another multi-card reader I have also reads it fine. But for some reason the Lexar memory card is not compatible with the SanDisk reader. The SanDisk reader read my Sony branded Memory Stick Duo Pro cards fine but it didn't like the Lexar brand.
I use this in the bathroom while I'm showering and I had only replaced my last boombox with this one a few weeks earlier. Then, I gradually had problems getting the CD's to play. Finally, the CD player simply stopped playing. The disc turned but no sound.
Couldn't receive radio signals clearly. Tuning and volume controls are on the back of the unit. While it look nice, it is completely useless. I returned mine while I still could and will try another brand.
Beware of this product. If it happens that the first computeryou connect this to is a Mac, then it is impossible to ever getit to work with a PC again - the software required to resetfactory settings does not work for this model! I do not understandhow Apple can sell such a product without any warnings. We areleft with a gift that the recipient cannot use.
I purchased this product based on the reviews here. However I am very disappointed after using it for only two days.1) Bad design. My computer can't boot when this scanner is plugged in. I found out from HP's website that this is a known problem for Windows XP. Their solution is "Disconnect the scanner from the hub and restart the computer. Once the computer has started, attach the scanner to the hub" I did not expect this extra step.2) Poor technical support. The scanner specification indicates that this scanner can scan with maximum resolution of 300x300 dpi and bit depth of 30. So far all the images I scanned have resolution of about 100x100 dpi with 24 bits. I emailed HP technical support twice and asked them how to adjust the resolution. They responded quickly but failed to (or didn't know how to) answer my question. First email from HP said that the software was corrupted and I need to un-install/re-install the software. In the second email they said since that doesn't fix the problem I was given a phone number for "one to one communication with HP technician". By the way this phone number is NOT toll-free. I can't believe they call this"TECHNICAL SUPPORT"! They just quickly kicked the ball to someone else.3) It failed to scan very often. After plugging in the scanner, it automatically started to scan with no photo inside and no button pressed. Then it just stop responding even if I pressed the start button this time. I can hear the machine running but the scanning status window does not appear and the software does not start (they suppose to). I used this scanner four times but twice it failed to scan. You can download a software update for Windows XP from HP's website. However this patch is for the newer version of the software (version 3.9). The software that came with my scanner is version 3.1. How to get v3.9? You can get it from HP's website. But you have to pay.Maybe these problems are associated with Windows XP only since this scanner has several positive reviews here. I may post update in the future.
Normally, I am a fan of Belkin KVMs. I had good success with the PS/2 version of this unit as well as several other models from them. After checking the manual on-line to make sure that compaibility with wireless desktops would not be a problem, I ordered a Belkin DUAL HEAD 4PT KVM ( F1DH104U ) from Amazon.Here is where the fun begins. The unit has separate connectors for keyboard and mouse. If either one is not connected, the unit "chirps" every few seconds to complain. The standard wireless desktop uses a single USB receiver unit for both keyboard and mouse.If you plug the receiver for the wireless keyboard/mouse into the keyboard port, the keyboard and all hot keys for the KVM work but the mouse does not. The unit chrips every few seconds because there is no mouse plugged into the mouse port.If you plug the receiver into the port for the mouse, the mouse and the keyboard work with the computer but you cannot use the keyboard to control the KVM. The unit chirps every few seconds because there is no keyboard plugged into the keyboard port.Searching the Belkin support site yielded no information but an email to technical support replied with a link to alternate firmware. This firmware will stop the chirping but does not fix the problem with keyboard control of the KVM. Technical support indicated that there are no plans to repair the firmware to handle this situation.I expected more from Belkin.
These things are pure junk from China. Out of a 10-pack, the sockets of 2 of them were so poorly made that nothing could be plugged into them. The quality is so low that I wouldn't buy them again for 50 cents apiece.
I used the HDF Sensor Brush for the first time. I blew clean compressed air against the brush before using it. Not only did it not remove dust from my sensor, it created streaks on the sensor. That is, it left the camera in worse condition than it was before I used the brush. I have sent the camera to the manufacturer for repair.
This is by far the worst digital camera I've ever used. I would avoid this product like the plague if I could try again; I absolutely hate it.First major problem is battery life. It's awful. I was trying to take pictures in a cave I was exploring on vacation, and we went through 3 sets of batteries (that's 6 AA batteries) in just 30 minutes. One pair of brand new Energizer batteries, right out of the packaging, was actually dead in 7 minutes. This is inexcusable, and to add insult to injury you can't plug the camera in and recharge rechargeable batteries, so you either spend more on batteries than you do on the camera every time you go on vacation, or you lug around a battery charger with you everywhere you go.The battery life might be a little better if you turned off the digital view screen, but guess what? There is no optical view! You have no way of knowing what you're going to take a picture of with the digital view screen off.The pictures all come out looking like total crap, you may very well get a 6 megapixel image, but that's only the number of pixels in the image, it says nothing about the quality. Pictures are grainy, blurry, and noisy. You almost never get a picture looking the way it did in the viewscreen after you snap the shot. The autofocus is so bad, turning it on is like applying the Blur filter in photoshop to your picture, and the manual focus isn't much better either, particularly with such an inaccurate viewscreen. Pictures invariably come out with an intense yellow or orange tint when they looked fine in the viewscreen, and changing no settings, taking the same shot 5-6 times you'll finally come out with a picture that has the colors you see with your eyes.Because of the deplorable battery life, the camera will turn itself off after 3-4 minutes of inactivity, which would be a good feature, if it didn't take 30 seconds to boot up. The result: if you need to quickly turn the camera on and take a picture of something before you drive past it, or it stops happening, or any other situation where speed is a necessity, you completely miss the shot; but if you just keep the camera on in anticipation of taking the shot, the batteries will die almost instantly.Using it to record video sucks down power even faster than the already obscene rate the camera consumes batteries. Even worse, every time you zoom in or out the camera completely cuts off all audio recording. Immagine taking a tour of something really interesting, your tour guide is explaining some history or other details to you, you zoom in on what he's talking about to get a better look, and when you go to look at the video after your vacation, there is just silence as you were zooming in and out. Would you be angry? I sure am!My girlfriend has a 2.3 megapixel camera in her cell phone. Every single picture she took with it came out better than every picture I took with this camera, including inside a dark cave, where my flash should have drastically outperformed hers. At the end of the day, her cell phone still had power, where my camera had gone through 6 AA batteries in 30 minutes.Do not buy this cheap piece of junk, unless you see it on eBay of course, which is where I'll be trying to get rid of it. ;-)
Well my daughter (22) loved it as a Christmas present. 5 days later the lens would not deploy. The camera would therefore not work at all. Amazon is replacing it. We'll see how well the replacement is built.
Linksys 8 Port Switch EZXS88W ver 3.4 arrived fast in new shrink wrapped box from Beach Camera through Amazon. The Power Adapter was dead on arrival. The Switch OK. I had an old Adapter for my 5 Port to check it. 30 minutes on the phone and Linksys is sending a new Adapter RMA in 3-5 business days. Hope it works! I'll be back if it doesn't.I'm back. Got the RMA replacement Power Adapter from Linksys in 5 days. No joy! Same problem! I've requested by email a return for exchange or refund to Beach Camera and hope they cover the return postage in either case. So far I can't blame Beach at all, but Linksys support was less than cooperative the second time I called about the replacement adapter not solving the problem. The switch itself still will function with my old 5 port power adapter but neither of the new power adapters from Linksys. I hooked my laptops to it and was up and running on the Internet through the switch with the 5 port power adapter both times.
The clock is hard to read. The background lights up instead of the numbers. The CD player does not remember the previous track location. I use the CD player to listen to books. When the CD player is stopped, it restarts on track number 1.
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.
I recieved the product in original packaging, tried it out on my computer and found out the sound quality for the mic was bad when used with vent. The headphone quality was ok, but I bought it for gaming, and sent it back to Amazon for credit, which was very efficient, I recieved credit for the return within 2 weeks. Still looking for a set of headphones with a decent mic at this price range, I am currently using a 10.00 desk mic, which works but a bit of a pain.
This camera sucked.... I'll admit that while it captures fore-front details well and the face-detection works nicely, it certainly fails to create beautiful pictures without cloudiness or haze. I returned this camera and purchased the Casio Exilim z1080 10mp... wow.. what a world of difference.. same price, but much, much better product!!!
After a short time of using it, it stopped charging. If the camera was on the cradle, after about 5 minutes the LEDs would start flashing red. I left it plugged in directly to the camera with this battery in it overnight, did not take a charge.
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.
This FM Transmitter has to be one of the worst products on the market. It literallyhas no reception. Then I went and bought a Griffin iTrip--crystal clear and noproblems. This Kensington product should be taken off of the market!
These are TERRIBLE! I needed a good recording of backing tracks for a college application CD, so I tried these. I went through five--FIVE!--and they all skipped. The files play flawlessly in iTunes, so I know it's the CD. Trust me--they're a frustrating waste of time.
I bought it, tried 3 different USB cords in both slots, the charger was completely defective. I also tried using it in two different cars. Save your time and money and buy a different product.
If you like Macro photography you only need to read the following sentence.Stay as far away from this camera as possible.While there are some nice features on this camera I found it generally lacking. If you like macro photography, which I do, you are far better off with a five year old Fuji S602 Zoom with only 3.1 megapixels and a 6x zoom. I did side-by-side tests and this camera couldn't compare to the S602 in color, clarity, or how close I could get to the subject. Even after cropping the S9100's 9.1MP images I still got better results, by far, with my S602.This camera is also slow to focus and quite noisy as well, could make you a bit self conscious in a quiet place.I do like the manual zoom feature and the focus-assist lamp. You can also quietly zoom when taking movies which is a plus but the camera takes a while to re-focus so half the movie seems out of focus which is a minus.If my old camera (S602) had the following features I'd never look for a new one. Fuji, please, put a 6MP or better sensor, AF assist, and a 10X or better manual zoom and OPTICAL image stabilization on the S602 and you'd have the perfect camera and you could fire the engineers that designed this lemon.p.s. Although the S9100 seems solid and well built my absolute first thought after pulling it out of the box was it has a cheap plastic feel to it.
What didn't I know here... The product is used. The sound is defective.
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.
I was trying to save money with this item. Bad idea. It's much smaller than the Panasonic version (much less on the roll) and sticks to the paper coming out of the fax machine. Basically, it's unusable.
The batteries are real useless so to say they completey discharge when idle for only a few days. The battery requires to be charged a few minutes before every single use of it which is impossible in my case. Even if the batter is idle for a couple of days after they are done charging, you will see it dead. Ultimately I am not make use of this battery. Not sure if its the battery problem or the charger problem. Really frustrated and disappointed of this product.
In order for Linksys Storage Link to work with your USB drives... it has to format your drive!!! It doesn't understand any NTFS partition!!! What da... I guess that's NAS!! Not sure it is good or bad... at this point.. i think i might just return the product....
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.
Used this item to hold my Fitbit, a pedometer that is roughly the size of a USB drive. The clip broke (as others have stated) within the first month. I wouldn't recommend this solely because of the clip. The rest of the case is ok. Just ok.
I bought the HP 3050 at the same time that I got my HP Pavillion Vista computer. I wrongly believed that by buying two HP products, I could avoid any compatibility issues. I WAS WRONG. Although the 3050 works fine as a stand alone copier and fax sending machine, it does not work with the HP Vista computer. There is no Vista scanning software, so it is worthless as a scanner. When printing, it frequently results in the "Blue Screen" of death. After having it almost a year, no Vista driver upgrades have been released and I am still unable to use most of what I paid for. I am extremely disappointed in HP.
i bought mine about 4 months ago and i have babied it immensly. i now have a white screen that means it has internal malfunction. ok that is the bad news, but i wanted to tell you the good news. they are going to fix it for free and then also let me upgrade for quite abit off to a nicer camera. just keep that in mind if you buy a poloroid camera, you can always upgrade for less than to buy it new. even tho mine is broken, i like the customer service and also that they offer other products at reduced rates. take care and hope this helps
We spent 18 hours on Christmas Day trying to set up the camera. My husband &amp; I are pretty technical, but could not get this camera to work on our Windows 98 system.Our system locked up and would not boot up while the camera was plugged in.Also - we primarily wanted to use this for video chats. Other reviews indicate that the software does not support this function. Technical support (Not toll-free) was busy. We're sending it back.
It was great while it lasted but now it is starting to randomly turn off. I have to plug it back in multiple times to get it to boot up again. I don't think I will be buying any more products from the DLink brand; they just don't last very long.
This battery sure charges quickly, but it also drains quickly. I have a Toshiba Satellite and it has lasted approximately 1.5 hours the most. My opinion? For the price I paid for, it's totally not worth it. You're probably better off trying a different or generic brand for half the price. Very disappointed with this Toshiba battery.
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 received my "Garmin USB Cable"...it is NOT compatible with my Garmin Nuvi 255w! Do not order this unless you are absolutely sure it is compatible. The generic title for the product is indeed misleading.
I have not one, two, but three of these pieces of junk and have finally learned my lesson. The first one was DOA out of the box. The second one developed a USB connection problem within one month. And now the third one flashes continuously "check cartridges" and I have put brand new ones in there. It won't even scan or copy when it thinks you have printing issues. You're just locked up with a bunch of flashing lights. Don't waste your time with this thing. I'm definitely going to try a canon next.
I researched many tape recorders before purchasing the Sony TCM-210DV. I needed it to take meeting minutes. I tried it out at two different locations and the hissing tape noise is so loud it overpowers the voices. Loud voices close by can be heard, but the noise is nerve-racking on playback. I tried two brands of tapes, thinking the one that came with the recorder might have been defective, but they had the same background hissing noise sound. Also, I thought I could use the cue for marking places while taping. Hmmmmm. I have a very old ordinary recorder that allows that function. Now, I don't know what to do. I have to take these minutes and am afraid to throw away more money on another bad recorder. I would like to get a refund, but don't know if it is possible.
The principal benefit of this product is in the valuable lesson it teaches not to buy the lowest price item without first taking a good look at the product reviews. I was never able to get the card to do anything. I tried removing and reinstalling the drivers. I tried getting assistance through the web site. I tried contacting the manufacturer and they never returned my phone call. I've decided to cut my losses and buy a different card.
This product is a much lower quality than the original version that is pictured -- the Koskin is much thinner, the zipper pulltab is cloth, and the edges are not even Koskin... they are more like a plastic cloth; additionally , the stitching is brown instead of black, and (though it's not pictured otherwise) the handle doesn't have a nameplate like the original version had. This version seems much cheaper and doesn't really match the originals I bought a year ago. I do not recommend this product if you can find the originals.
This card was revolutionary when it came out. However the card died when the company was purchased by Nvidia and not many games support it anymore. Worse yet nvidia is now incorporating the aquired technology into their new graphics card. Save you money and just but a new 200 series card from nvida that includes aegias technogology built in.At this point in time this card is an outdated technology that is nearly dead and would be a complete waste of money.
I bought this item about a year ago to replace the old wireless G router I had (slow slow slow!). There weren't too many N routers out yet but I wanted something that wouldn't be totally obsolete and would provide a better signal. The Belkin's range is decent, but the quality is only okay.Most importantly is the frequency of WIRELESS CRASHES. This think would drop out a couple times a week and I would need to power cycle it to get wireless back up, but the last few months saw an escalation. First it was every night, then twice a day, recently I couldn't use the damn thing for more than a half hour without it taking a dump.This is an unreliable POS. As many have noted before me about crashes, they are a serious flaw. Skip this product.
The turntable was defective and I had to pay the return postage $12.88.I should receive the $12.88 I paid.
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.
Disappointed, This card only holds just over half of capacity stated. No amount of formatting or other tricks work. Purchase at your own peril.
The strap is decent enough, but the only reason I was interested in it was for the included media card pouch. The pouch is too small for a CompactFlash in a CompactFlash case. If your camera uses SD cards, you would probably like this strap more.
This is a very frustrating product - it is good in that it has a lot of features, however the major features seem to have bugs that make them almost unusable. Doors and walls disappear in the 3D view unless you &quot;nudge&quot; them around so that the program redraws, and even then it doesn't always do it correctly. I have spent more time on this program trying to get it to do what I want it to do, and it is extremely aggravating.I am using Windows XP with a 1.5Mhz Pentium IV processor and 512MB of RAM, so I don't think the speed problem is due to my computer, but just a problem inherent in the product. Viewing Punch's website support forum reveals frustrated users continually running against the limitations or outright flaws of the software.I don't know what other home design software to recommend, but not this one - there's just too many flaws for it to be worth the purchase price.
Note that I'm reviewing the value, not necessarily the quality of the product.The PowerShot A620 that I used this with has excellent battery life with Lithium or rechargeable Nickels, so, while the power adapter works well, it's not worth it unless you're doing a lot of shots or are doing a lot of flash-intensive work from a fixed location (near an outlet).For about half the price, though, this product would feel much more justifiable for a purchase.
Well, It worked Great for 2-3 months... Just Got Hott!! NOw it don't work!!I don't recomend it. JUnk Junk Junk Junk junk
At first i loved the look but after like 2 weeks the right headphone snapped and made wearing them imposible i am NOT satisfied at all and i wish i got the one year cover on it
An odd sequel to Anonymous' previous novels: &quot;My Secret Life : An Erotic Diary of Victorian London&quot; and &quot;The Autobiography of a Flea and Other Tart Tales&quot;. &quot;Maximum Security&quot; is written in a fashion suitable for reference material, but without wit, humor, or intelligence. The literary style drags the subject to a standstill and weakly supports the tenet that experiencing someone else's fear of the unknown is worth more than the price of a paperback.
This is a powerful zoom, but the quality of the results make it unsuitable for Nature or Sports photography. I have managed to get some passable shots of the moon, but the results are unusable professionally.
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)
It performs as advertised except for the sound quality. You would think, with today's technology, they could produce a better sounding machine.
This is the biggest piece of junk. Never worked properly. Used maybe 3 times before it completely quit working. Tried to return it after working with Technical help with no success. They then told me they would replace it but after gicving them the seriel number they said it was too old. I had only had it 4 months.Do not buy anything that says " thompson, Inc. on it. They make things for GE and RCA and others. All are imported from China and completely junk. They do not stand behind their products.
Amazon says it is, Spectec say's it's not. 'nuff said. The disc comes with PC Only drivers for the Windows Mobile versions mentioned, but nothing for Palm.
The set operated for four days and completely lost all picture and sound. Called Panasonic Customer Service and after several calls back and forth, finally got a call from a local warranty service. It would be at least fifteen days before they could get to come and look at it and maybe not then because the outside technician was on call for jury duty and they didn't have any idea when they might get to it. Called Panasonic Customer Service again and they got some other warranty station to call and look at it. However, it would be at least two days before they could even come to check it. When they arrived, they had no idea what was wrong, so they picked the tv up and took it to shop and it has been ten days and we still don't have the set back. Supposed to be returned tomorrow.Spending over $2000.00 for a TV set and to have to endure this kind of problem is very disgusting and I'll not buy another Panasonic product, and I have purchased quite a few of them! Also, buying on line was a mistake because Amazon would not replace any TV sets larger than 27 inches. All in all, this has been extremely disappointing and I'll not make this mistake a second time.
The 8335 is a major POS! I got enthralled with the features and the price and didn't look at the reviews. Most of the reviewers are correct. This thing is terrible. When it works, it functions well. The electronics portion is fine. The software makes the features function is just poor.First, it is DEADLY SLOW. Ever action is a pain, with no real indication that the machine is doing anything most of the time. The menus are cute, but they do not use any resemblance of what most other consumer devices use. Sort of Mattel like.You cannot change the defaults. It always comes up looking for a disk and I usually use the tape side to tape programs. SO, I have to wait for it to give me a disk error, or read a disk that is in there, before I can proceed. To record a program, you have to reset every default, which is always an AV input. You can't leave it set on digital or analog tuner and have it come up that way each subsequent time. The time setting menu for recording, is actually, pretty decent.Mine locked up with a tape in it. No amount of restarting, resetting, etc.. could get it to spit the tape out, so the unit was basically functionally dead. Couldn't even use the disk side. The tuner did work however. I sent it back for warranty repair. Eight weeks, yes two months, later I eventually call them. Then finally ship a replacement ... via stagecoach I guess. I still don't have it. I can only hope there have been some software updates in the unit I get. Wishful thinking, I am sure. Don't buy this unit. Unless you are a glutton for frustration. Or, if you need a nice digital tuner, or DVD recorder, and don't care what it takes to get it to do its job. Again, great electronics ... bad human interface, and apparently, reliability.
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!!!
Lens won't retract and the error message "Lens error, restart camera" displays on the rear screen every time I power on/off the camera. After doing a web search, turns out many other Canon point/shoot digital camera owners have been experiencing the same "lens error" issue. I will take my camera to the repair shop since it is still under warranty. But I won't be buying a Canon again.
This thing is way to small to be useful. If it were a portable, perhaps, but this is a wall mount! It's like a mini hand dryer. Returned it immediately after receiving it.
I bought this at a sports shop for about $9. I then took it cross country skiing, so not a very rigorous activity. The radio couldn't stay on one station - rather, it would switch from station to station on its own, even ones that were just static. It does not do what it's supposed to.
I purchased three of these batteries from a 3rd party seller (Westronics Inc) believing that they were authentic Uniden batteries. As another reviewer showed in his video review, the battery packs are shorter than the originals and are labeled with stickers.The battery charge has been extremely poor on these batteries, only lasting a couple hours at most on a full charge. After a month of use, one battery pack died altogether.I verified with Uniden customer service and these are NOT authentic OEM batteries.I was extremely disappointed since the original Uniden battery packs that came with the phone lasted for several years and were able to hold charge for long periods of time. Because of the new batteries' poor performance, I called Uniden customer service to ask about replacements. When I mentioned to the rep about the short size and stickers, she responded immediately that those were not authentic Uniden batteries and that Uniden only sells authentic Uniden batteries on their own website (and not to retailers).Six months later, I purchased another battery directly sold by Amazon and that one was the real deal and has been going strong for over a year. My advice is to skip the 3rd party options and only buy these batteries from Amazon directly.
This is the last piece of Denon stereo equipment I will ever buy. Bought mine last February. It quit working in July and has been in for repair ever since. They have told the dealer 5-6 different dates for the part ETA. Finally the dealer contacted the rep who then gave them a new replacement part number and requested that they order that. I about went through the roof. This could be the best sounding stereo on the planet but I would never know since it has been in for repair for so long. I have a pretty high level of tolerance and understanding. I have had things break early in ownership before but never have I had such and issue getting something repaired. The sad things is it has been out so long the I finally bought a replacement, if i ever get it back it will go up for sale as I am tired of dealing with the headaches.Update. I got it back after being in the shop for 6 months. I was bound and determined to sell it after getting it back but for what I would probably get out if it ($300) I might as well keep it as anything in that price range does not sound as good or have the features. My only advise to buyers is to take or send the unit to and Authorized service center if there are any issues. I bought the unit from a big box retail store that is Authorized to sell the units but evidently not and authorized service center so if they need parts they have to go through a 3rd party.
These are the thinnest sleeves I have ever seen and I do not recommend them. For Quality, I give these a ZERO. They are is thin as saran wrap. [...]. I give these to the 5 year old to make little projects with. I would place the worth of these at about $0.99 per box of 100. And For what I need them for I wouldn't buy them for that. The 5 year-old loved them~
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 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.
BOUGHT THIS PIECE OF CRAP LAST WEEK NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS.EVERY TIME I TRY TO BURN A CD IT EJECTS A ND SAYS BUFFER UNDERRUN.SPOKE TO SEVERAL TECH'S AND THEY ALL HAVE DIFFERANT ANSWERS AS TO THE PROBLEM. STILL NOT WORKING RIGHT.SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A INTERNAL DRIVE.LESS PROBLEMS.MOST OF THEM SAID TO GO WITH...
1. Manual &amp; Support documetnation are lacking. I've wasted too much time &amp; money trying to get it to work (it never did fully).2. The quality of the scans is poor, the auto-crop does not work (adds 1.2 inches to bottom). I would be embarrassed to include these scans in a report to a client.3. I'm sending mine back.
The Linksys WRT51AB does not deliver at all. Using the 802.11A radio, we've experienced nothing but lockups. The router locks up which then locks up the computers attached to the point the keyboard and mouse do not respond. With the cards set for ad-hoc and the router unplugged, the network runs fine. Three months of constant contact with Tech Support has netted us repeated canned responses that do not resolve the issue. Please, do not buy this product. I am a certified network engineer with 12 years experience. I tried more possible solutions than Linksys script monkeys can offer.
I'm extrememly dissappointed with this printer. I have owned a number of HP ink jet printers before and always liked them for their reliability and performance. This printer however is a piece of junk. It worked fine for 6 months, but now I'm getting the same paper feed problems that everybody else seems to have which makes printing virtually impossible. I have to manually feed paper multiple times to get a single sheet printed.
Having tried a variety of headphones/buds these are one of the worst. They are hard to get into the ear, they dont' stay in, and the plastic inner tube in the middle can poke your ear if you aren't careful. Steer clear.
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.
This little flash drive worked well out of the box. But by the end of the first week, the metal ring clip tore away from the rubber casing. No big deal, I suppose, but it was nice to be able to hang it from the key chain. The second week, neither my desktop nor my laptop recognized the device, and when I disconnected it from the latter, it had overheated and clearly no longer functional. I don't know if there's a relationship here, but after it failed on the desktop, so did my wireless network, which had to be reinstalled from scratch. So, all in all, $30 for two weeks worth of use . . . not exactly what I hoped for.
Purchased this item and attempted to install. Could not link up after many attempts. Called the help line and jumped thru many hoops only to be told that the product was defective and I would need to return. Went with a different brand
I purchased this to replace a di-624.I read reviews, that were very negative regarding this product, especially regarding dlink's firmware version 1.2 which makes the router inoperable.I took this with a grain of salt since my expereience with the DI-624 has been excellent. It has a full feature set.Initial setup was easy, but the firmware 1.01 would only allow 2 static ip clients. So, I upgraded the firmware to the 1.2 version from dlink's web site (which allows 8 static ip clients). This firmware rendered the router inoperable. I could not gain access to the router again. So, the other reviewers were right.This router is going back to the store and I will be going back to my trusty di-624.In addition the di-624m get's very hot, this is a big concern.
I bought a set of Spyro speakers after reading a number of reviews here which diverse a lot. The major complain of the speakers is the volume adjustment keys on the right satellite do not work. Mine did not work too - I tried different ways as described in the good review but I still fails to adjust the volume. Meanwhile, the subwoofer does not make any sound.So I gave JBL technical support a call, and a good Greek guy (native speaker) answer the call (the only good guy I met through the whole RMA process). He seems to be aware of the issue and told me if the subwoofer does not sound - then the volume adjustment keys will not work since the control board is insider the woofer and that might had been broken. The he asked me to do an RMA on their website and told me he could only exchanged me a pair of soundsticks II since the spyro had been discontinued, and the sound quality of the Soundsticks is much better than the Spyro. So I did an RMA and pushed JBL twice (by calling but always met Indian CSRs located in India, not the good guy any more, they are very inconfident and do not know what to do from time to time). I received a pair of Soundsticks after two weeks, new. The sound quality is indeed much better, but still not comparable with my other pair of Klipsch (at about the same price).So, guys that suffering from volume key problem - do your RMA now as long as you are within year of purchase and get your soundsticks. Since I never got a normal chance to listen to these speakers - I could not comment much on them. However, thinking the size of the tweeters, I could not believe the spyros provide good sound quality - they are too tiny to do that.
thing doesn't work at all. Sound quality is terrible. Biggest waste of money ever. Just go buy a new stereo to put in your car
I bought this laptop second hand to use it as a media player and occasional word processor, and have had nothing but problems with it.1. It overheats, and when it does, it shuts down without warning. This is a common problem for Toshibas produced around this time. As this is mainly due to accumulated dust around the heat-sink, a temporary solution is to blow really hard into the ventilation area (and close your eyes while you do, as the dust will be blown out in your face!). This decreases the likelihood of a sudden shut-down (a proper solution would be to open up and clean the laptop, however I am not a technician).2. A request for a bios password suddenly appeared (for no particular reason - the only thing the computer was used for was playing music that was on the hard-drive, it was not even connected to the internet!), making me unable to log into my own computer! Re-setting the bios is a nightmare - you need to open the rear of the computer, find the right contact points and short-circuit them for 20 seconds. Again, as I am not a technician, this is not something I feel comfortable doing.3. Build quality is poor - the plastic around the keyboard has signs of wear (just from moving my hands), the lid scratches very easily.Toshiba - what has happened to you?? You used to deliver premium products and your computers were known to be the most durable, how can you have the conscience to sell something this crappy!? I felt secure buying it second hand because "this was a Toshiba", now I will never buy a Toshiba ever again.
These cds are GARBAGE. I purchased them, thinking that the $1 difference between these and Memorex wouldn't cause any problems. WRONG. I've gone through HALF THE STACK trying to burn ONE cd. AND i'm using a Sony computer. I've only had about 3 cds turn out ok, with one of them skipping A LOT. Warning to all buyers, stay away.
I wanted to like the Zune but after having to deal with a ton of software and hardware issues from 3 of them, I've given up on it. I have an iPhone now and the iPod that comes with it is all I need. I love my iPhone/iPod with iTunes because IT WORKS.
I wouldn't call this a plug and play item. I was not able to install the camera after following the instructions carefully.Three hours later I spotted a little sticker placed on the box. "Compatible with the following Sony approved routers". My Belkin router is not on the list. Surprise!Let me save you hours of aggravation. The approved router list is not on the Sony website or on the Amazon description of this network camera.Approved routers: Linksys WRT65G,Linksys WRT54GS,D-Link D-Link 504,D-Link 604,D-Link 624, Netgear WGT624,Netgear WGT634U
I haven't even bothered testing the audio quality of this microphone, because if I did, all I'd really be doing was learning what smacking into my desk sounds like. You see, that's all this microphone does: it falls down. The boom is not attached to the base tightly enough, and/or the detachable mic is too heavy. Either way, it won't stay standing. It just falls over. If it were plugged in, it would fall over and make an amplified thwack sound, instead of a light tap. So, yeah, that's why I don't deem any further testing necessary. I'm returning mine. Thank you, Amazon, for making that so easy.
I FIRST RAN THE CD DISK AND THEN PLUG INTO UNIT. IT DID NOT WORK. THAT WAS $30 DOWN THE TUBE.
im telling u ppl, dont buy this system. the anti-skip sucks. it wont even play a cd. i have to go out and buy more batteries and still, nothin. and when it does work, it shuts off in the middle of the song and then...nothing. well, at least hank god for am/fm.
I purchased this product to burn cd's for my legally purchased digital music from iTunes and Amazon. I can not create cd's using the superdrive that came installed in my MacBook. I have also read where users are experiencing the same problem on MacBook Pros. The media is cool to look at, but it simply does not work using the built in drive superdrive. I spoke with Apple support and they offered to replace the drive under warranty, however, I have had my MacBook for less than two months and this media has been available for a few years. The tech support representative stated he did not know if the replacement drive would be newer or resolve the problem. Luckily I have an external Sony DVD burner that works fine with the media. However, I can make audio cd's using the external drive instead of the internal.
Bought this card to run a Western Digital 1TB drive. Even though I was only using the new drive as storage my computer refused to boot with the card and the drive connected. Oddly enough, the card and drive work fine if the drive is connected AFTER the computer boots. (The drive is hot-swappable) After trying different PCI slots, flashing the motherboard and card BIOS, updating to all the latest drivers and several other things, it still won't boot unless the drive and card are disconnected. SIIG tech support says to just buy another card and "try" that. What about the brand new $37 card I have that has no reason to not work? Buy another $37 card and see if that works. Real helpful.
I came here just to see what others thought of these, because I thought my hearing was off when I heard no bass on them. Fortunately, it's not my hearing. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with these headphones with superb mid range and treble and a shameful lack of bass. I can hear enough to tell that the bass is there. But it really is not satisfying. Even at maximum volume, all it did was crank up the treble and mid range.My suspicion is that the actual speakers in these are very tiny despite the big package, which would explain why they are curiously light for their size. I trusted Sony but I should have listened to the gut feeling I had about the price. Big brand name or not, you will never get more than you pay for.
My first pictures out of this printer were disappointing. I could see grain in the darker areas of faces, which actually turned out to be ink pooling. (The problem was not my camera.) I posted a question about it in an online forum for advice and was told to use only Canon paper. No Kodak, HP or anything else that I had been using. I noticed only minimal improvement with Canon paper. Photos are still not to my satisfaction. I tried changing every possible printer setting imaginable. No improvement. Cleaned the printer and no improvement. I'm pretty disgusted with it. Based on everyone's reviews, I expected it to produce pictures similar in quality to any photo processing center. Not the case. I haven't used this printer for anything else, so I cannot comment on it's other capabilities. But for those of you thinking about using it primarily for photos, I would definitely recommend against it.
I had an 880 that went bad, then I bought an 880i that went bad (General Error). It is an old machine, I would not pay any amount of money for another. If someone gives you one, expect it to not last long. Buy a new model.
Living in the NYC area, traffic is always bad somewhere. The problem with the Clear Channel data is that it is not up to date - I find that I still have to rely on radio reports. Even though I keep it in the car and plugged in, I do not use the data from the traffic receiver, it is more of a game to see how inaccurate it is. For example, it reported heavy traffic on a route to the GW Bridge, so I decided to take the Lincoln tunnel. When getting to the tunnel proved difficult because of a parade, I turned around to brave the traffic to the bridge. Turns out there was NO traffic on the way to bridge, so I wasted more than 30 minutes due to inaccurate information. I can't count the number of times I have been on a highway (NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, the Hutch, I-87), seen that the device is calling for traffic ahead and then never gone slower than 50mph. The service is a total waste of money. I'm upset that I spent $140 on this, thinking it would be the next killer app, and being so let down.If the data ever improves, this could be great. But once my free trial runs out, I'll never know, since I can't foresee spending another cent on the traffic feature
I bought this handsfree headset and expected value since it was inexpensive..but never expected it to not work after a few weeks...So beware...
I own this printer a little over a year and regret the purchase. It paper jams regularly as does the printer cartridge. I cannot print more than a page or two without it jamming. It requires constant attention and a print job that should take 5 minutes can take as long as half an hour given all the fits and starts. I doubt the repair is worth the price so we will be purchasing a new, better one.
I bought these thinking the "gummy headphones" would be soft and squishy and comfortable in my ears. Not So!! They offer no more additional comfort than the traditional earbuds that came with my ipod. Do not buy these if you are searching for a pair of earbuds that will be comfortable in your ears. They are hard not soft. Don't be fooled.
Before connecting this antenna I used AP grapher to monitor the signal strength of my AirPort Extreme. I cut power to the AirPort, connected the antenna, and powered up the Airport. Signal strength measured from both of my computers went down. Also, the product description states that the antenna connects directly to the airport. It does not. The antenna has an SMA connector and has be connected using an SMA-to-MCX pigtail.
i hate this printer.my assistant recommended it for purchase a few years ago and now i am stuck with it. she must have wanted to order the most expensive one because it was a good chunk of change. i've had it for about 5 years now and it is VERY SLOW! i hate that i have to wait for what seems like forever to get a document i have sent to it. even when i use the copy function it takes forever. it makes a lot of noise too~ before and after it prints/copies. i don't know what it's doing, but it seems to make too much internal noise. another thing.. the cartridges (4 of them) are $110 apiece as of now.
Fast rewind and forward speeds are great for skipping from one program to another but stopping at a desired spot is frustrating. The remote it terrible. After one month it stopped working. Sony site said to remove the batteries and then press each button twice. This fix lasted about 5 minutes. You must constantly remove the battery and put it back in to get the remote to work. Just programing the VCR is a chore with this remote- removing and replacing the battery for almost every programing item. I bought a new identical Sony remote and it developed the same problem in about a week!
The keys are stiff, but ok. I'm hoping they losen up with more use. The mouse, however is horrible. Despite the keyboard still being on the fist set of batteries, I have to replace the batteries on the mouse at least every two weeks. I have rechargables, so it's not that big a deal, but this is really inefficient. It's also really heavy and the mouse tracking resolution/speed is not very good either. Spend the money and get Microsoft or Logitech.
Program a device and then try to make a key to learn and it losses the programed code. Can not find any technical support from Samsung.
I've had a Logitech camera like this one for 2-3 years now, and use it regularly. This morning, the clip that holds the camera on the laptop broke. I've taken extremely good care of the camera, so I can only attribute this damage to regular use and conclude that this is a design flaw for this particular product. I would not buy this product again, based on this flaw.
I have a pair of Sony noise cancelling headphones that I use at work. They are great and help mask the sound of the multiple computers and equipment nearby. I was looking for a pair of bud headphones that would be easier to travel with. Due to the small size, I did not expect buds to work as well as standard headphones. But, when I switched these on, there was no affect on the noise at all. When I turn on my Sony headphones there is a really noticable difference. With these, only an electronic click and all of the same noise. They just do not work! I returned them and am upset that I will lose the cost of shipping. Don't make the same mistake that I did. Buy something else!
(...)I'm sure the MZ-NH900's recording quality equals or surpasses the previous models, and a host of other improvements lie within, however I'm returning a recently purchased MZ-NH900 because I find it impossible to use. (Amazon was most gracious about this return!)I couldn't get past the nearly unreadable display. Most lettering in the display is less than 1/10 of an inch tall. Some lettering is about 1/3 that size! My eyes are good, but this display is terribly hard to read. Consider the low contrast problem of grey letters on a light grey background. The contrast improves lightly if you angle the unit away from you, but then you see LCD shadows! Add to this a serious glare factor -- a sheet of non-glare plastic would have improved readability. When I try to read the display straight on, mostly I see a reflection of my ugly nose. Granted the lettering on my old MZR-70 was only slightly larger, but it was ten times easier to read. I don't care how many "great" features lie within the MZ-NH900, if I can't easily read the display, forget it.Also I didn't like the layout of the controls, and the lack of labels. The MZ-NH900 is sleek and cool looking, but equally cryptic. Sure I could memorize all the functions, but what if I want to low the recorder to someone. Little is obvious or easy to read.Perhaps I've become set in my ways, but for me and my music students it's goodbye to Sony's new line of products. I can no longer recommend them. I believe Sony has missed their last chance to open up and give users what they've been asking for -- the option of uploading of files in an open audio format to their computer. If I ever need another Minidisc recorder I'll buy an old model.When I find a good Wav or MP3 recorder, I'll say goodbye to a clutter of Minidiscs. Then all my recordings will be organized on my computer --something Sony has never offered in a viable form.(...)
baught this computer 7 months ago and has already crapped out telling me windows has been stopped to prevent farther damage to your computer. then goies on to tell me to uninstall software, and run virus scan now you would think that would be easy however they way it stopped windows you can't even reformat the stupid computer. Was a really great computer but now makes a shiny paper weight. If you plan on using this computer longer than a year it is not the computer for you. very low frame rate so not very good for any games either. basically if you just want to do homework and business work this computer is good otherwise just pass this computer by that is my recomindation.
The mouse is fine - it's small and works decently well.The keypad is useless. For those that own one, try this: Press and hold '0' and then tap '1'.You expect to see:01And instead, you see:012Strange ... I didn't touch the number 2. Hmm. Try holding down 0 and hitting 3:03.Where did that period come from?!?If you are a very slow, methodical typer, this will work fine for you. If your fingers fly, the Gear Head wireless Keypad will cause hours of aggravation before you figure out that it's not you, it's the POS keypad.Stay away.
Simply put, do not buy this computer if it has Windows Vista. It is slow, freezes up, and was very difficult for my secretary, who is so so computer literate, to use. This was without the installation of any third party software, but right out of the box. When she wanted to sort names in a folder, it grouped them in alphabetical segments of A-H, I-M etc and it took her 20 minutes to figure out how to undo this. It is a bloated poorly done program, and it seems as though Microsoft didn't test this with a single consumer, or they wouldn't have released it like this.Also, I ordered it with Windows XP, but they shipped it with Vista. It was too difficult for me to pack up and to return, as I didn't discover it was Vista until I had it all set up and installed in a desk, which took about three hours, and I was essentially stuck with it.Finally, when we got around to installing our peripherals-card scanners, printers, and lab equipment, much of it could not be used as the companies had not yet developed drivers for Vista, including such unknown mom and pop operations like Fujitsu, Siemens, and Kodak. Microsoft blew this one badly.
It was not the cable I needed although product description provided invalid or incomplete information. It was an unfortunate waste.
My Toshiba notebook broke and they claim they fixed it because they sent it back within a day, but they didn't send back my power cord. So, I don't even know if it's been fixed or not. I've opened 3 trouble calls in the last 3 1/2 weeks and received no response or power cord. Seems like a simple task to complete. Major failure in customer service. Spare yourselves the same frustration with Toshiba.
I am really pissed off at Memorex. Will never buy a product from them again. In their product information it clearly states this unit will work with Windows 98. Well I bought it, and guess what, not compatible with Windows 98 After you read the fine print it will only work with Windows 98SE if you DOWNLOAD SPECIAL DRIVER SOFTWARE. I did not want that. It is going back.
Bought this at Costco, and three months later am very disappointed. First, the unit is very, very slow. Often, it takes a few minutes to load and start playing a DVD or BluRay disc. Sometimes, the player gets stuck and must be restarted to play a disc. Skipping previews or segments on the disc is very, very slow and often impossible. Second, the Netflix interface is not great. Even the Netflix interface on our Wii is significantly better than the BluRay. In fact, we bought a Roku to watch streaming content because we thought this unit was too slow and unpleasant to use. Third, there is no "resume play" feature. When you play a disc and stop it half way through a movie, the player cannot remember where you left off and simply begins the disc again from previews and leaves you at the initial menu. This is especially annoying when you have small children who only watch portions of movies at a time, and even more annoying when you want them to watch the movie in Spanish, which requires going through the initial setup every single time you push play. I'm returning this to Costco and getting a different brand.
I opened the box to this elite screen placed it on the wall and immediately it began rolling down.The screen would not retract back to any position.I sent it back to the company.I also have a friend that has the same one with the same problem.they need to get rid of thes screens.
Primitive menu systemChoppy output at HDWireless not quite fast enoughNO PAUSE BUTTON. If you stop the video, you get to start at the beginning again.Media Center software is at revision 0.01aIt's a good idea. Come back in 18 months.
This unit died after 3 months, but after the PITIFUL 90-day warranty that Magnavox offers. After jumping through hoops on their Customer Service line, I was told that they never repair these units and that I can only exchange it for a new one. Their exchange price is more than I paid on Amazon!!!!This device WILL FAIL on you, and you will NOT be able to get it repaired. The company insults you buy saying you have to buy a new one at a TERRIBLE, insulting price that's higher than retail. Don't make the same mistake that I made! Choose a better company!!!!
I originally bought this with the Sonnet Fusion 500P 5BAY Sata Enclosure back in July 2007. Doing file copies between a single drive and a two-disk raid 0 in the Fusion 500P bay would result in consistent finder hangs, requiring hard reboot. I also managed to hang finder copies using transfers between two disks. This was with a 2007 Macbook Pro 2.4GHz running Tiger. The espress34 card seemed to work ok with a two disk enclosure (Firmtek SeriTek/1EN2 and SeriTek/2EN2). I returned the Fusion 500P and used the espress34 card with my dual bay enclosures.The last few months I have been using the card with the Firmtek SeriTek/5PM. This seemed to be ok unless I was doing parallel finder copies, in which case it would hang again. Then I obtained a new Samsung 1T drive (the disk enclosure contains WD 1T drives, Samsung 500/250 drives and Seagate 750G drives). Doing a disk copy between any drive and the new Samsung would result in the usual finder hang, requiring a hard reboot. Doing copies between data on the five bay enclosure and a two bay enclosure containing the Samsung disk worked perfectly. Again, this was with the Macbook Pro running Tiger. So, I decided to upgrade to Leopard 10.5.2; same problem, hang, when copying between drives on the five bay enclosure. The driver is the "latest" one from the Sonnet website (dated 3/6/2007, v1.1.9).Hence, this card is not reliable when using port multiplier enclosures.I would not recommended this card for use in port multipler enclosures.
If you're fortunate, you'll get one that works properly out of the box.If you're don't, you're doomed to Seagate No Support in Hades.Or if you're lucky, your retailer will take it back. But it seems silly to ship an entire drive back to Seagate and wait on a return drive that may or may not work -- just because a working drive had a bad module.The modules in the base of these units have exceptionally poor quality control. Seagate knows it and has done nothing about it. I've had several of these and all of them had one or both modules bad. In the case of both modules dead, it could be the entire thing was DOA.I've been a long time Seagate user and this drive is the biggest and only disappointment. It's junk. Pretty junk. But junk.
If you purchase a Garmin product, especially this one, you are firmly in the clutches of a Company that gives you what they want you to have, not what you might want. Everything Garmin makes is proprietary so that nothing else will work on a Garmin. You will be unable to transfer data to Garmin media, you will be insulted by a website either written by or for aliens and should you call the customer service or cartography lines assuming you wish to wait and wait, you will get to talk to people so uninformed about Garmin products your wait was wasted. The dingus works ok with Garmin chips, but the chips are inadequate or incomplete.If you should have a Mac, Garmin leaves you totally unsupported so that if you choose a Garmin you need to buy a PC, a downloader, and Garmin chips to go with Garmin's vastly overpriced CDs. In short, if you prefer unsupported products that are designed to force you to buy from a company indifferent to their customers, Garmin should be at the top of your list with their GPSMAP 276c.
The device gets so hot I'm afraid of leaving it alone to record my shows while away. Customer service is terrible, and only the first call is free, then they charge you to even ask a simple question. Do not recommend this product, and will not buy anything from them again!My 2 cents.
I shopped carefully to find an original battery. This one was listed under a heading and photo that made it appear I would receive a Toshiba-branded battery. That is not what arrived. I am displeased with the bait-and-switch nature of the sale.I am also disappointed that Amazon permits this seller to list their battery as if it were the Toshiba one pictured.I did not use the battery, but returned it immediately. The return process was smooth, but the whole transaction would have been avoided if the listing had been true.
Last week I bought a WD My Book Essential Edition, 320 GB, connected it and began backing up data. 7 hours later, the job--8 GB--was done! When I had the unit setup for automatic backup, my PC took at least 20 minutes to bootup to the desktop screen.Finally, my computer began showing "I/O error" after I turned off the hard drive off; I wanted to do some manual backups. To top it all, My Computer would not always show the unit as being installed.In short, my unit did not work quite as well as I expected. I am returning it this aftrnoon, for another make and model.One final note. This unit was released in July 2007; I suspect there are some bugs needing to be worked out.And the documentation is nothing more than a 4-page illustrated guide to connecting the unit. I would like a bit more than that.
I bought this player so I could listen to audio and MP3 CDs on the road. It does a fine job with MP3s, but it didn't like any of my homemade Audio CDs - it would quit playing after a few songs, or it would put gaps and clicks between songs that aren't there when the discs are played on other CD players. This didn't happen with just one or two of my CDs, but almost all of them.
Overall, it is a good DVD player, with progressive scan and at this price. But I cannot play SVCD and DVD+R/RW with it, which are some nice features Panasonic should add on. The set up key is hard to use after the first time set-up. And I often press the wrong buttons on the remote control, they are not in a good design.It is good, but not as good as I expected.
black ink was inoperative. Screwed up my machine. when I put factory ink in---worked like a charm. Ink package looked like it had been run over by a truck
So my wife purchased these CD's for me, and they are horrible, after going through over half of the CD's, I came to the conclusion they were all no good. Bought some memorex CD's and I'm up and running now. Do not buy Sony media products.
We have a very high-end home theater system, which clearly shows the contribution for good or ill of every component. We pulled this turkey instantly and sent it back.
I am a Microsoft Certified Professional, it took me 3 days to finally make my iPod to sync.First, I downloaded iTunes 7, but then I couldn't install it with error 2793.That was it, only error code, no communications.I tried to re-downlaod iTunes, uninstall it and re-install it. Still not working.So I googled to find iTunes 6, which I was able to install. Then it didn't suppor this version of Nano.After all these, I finally found the answer on Apple.com, obviously, this must be common issue for them.I have to go to Microsoft.com to download the newer version of Visual Basic script. Then modified my Windows Registry entry to apply this VBS.After all that, I was then able to install this stupid iTunes 7.Then, it wouldn't found my iPod. It shows up in Windows, but not in iTunes.So I had to go to apple.com to try everything they suggested, still no goal. BTW, Apple has a long list of how-to instruction on how to fix this KNOWN issue.On the third day, I gave up and brough the iPod with me to work, installed iTunes on my work PC.Then it finally recongized my iPod, but it said my iPod had to be restored. So I tried to restore it.Then iTune kept saying that it couldn't find my software update server, which was installed by iTune as a package.I had to uninstall iTunes, re-installed it again, then this time it finally worked.I usually charge people $25/hr to fix their computer problems, if I have to paid for someone to fix my iPod, it will cost me over $200 to make it sync with my computer.It really sucks.
Usability wise, this is one of the worst players I've seen.The unit takes about 7 seconds to switch on, requiring you to keep the button pressed all that time. Once it turns on it goes through 3 screens before the actual display - and it starts in 'stop' mode, meaning you have to press again to get it to play. It also fails to remember which track was played last, which makes it useless for audiobooks. Turning it off is a similar process - first stop, then hold a button for 7 seconds to turn off. The buttons are difficult to press (they're not visible - you have to press the metallic ring in a certain direction), respond differently to short and long presses, which makes even changing the volume a chore, and if you hit record mode by mistake... it's probably better to just turn off the player. The company doesn't respond to tech support questions. It would be easy to issue a firmware fix - but I can't even tell if the device has this feature, the company never issued a fix and they won't comment on it, so my guess is it can't be fixed. It's got a very nice form factor, and with one day of usability testing would have been a 4 star product. As it is... it's not worth your money.
After using several individual splitters, I wanted to clean-up my distribution box along with addressing periodic digital signal/channel drop out on a couple of our TVs. Immediately after installing all 4 of our TVs through this splitter, I had digital reception issues on several of the sets. It seems to work ok on my newest LC LED TV, but my older Sharp Aquos LCD and another set do not recognize any of the digital channels. I tried going through the TV set-up on both sets and could not restore those channels without by-passing this splitter. I am going to call TW before returning it, but I am optimistic this type will work for my needs.
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.
I purchased 2 D-Link DWL-G120 802.11g adapters from Amazon through Office Depot to use on two Tivo DVR's. I wanted the extra speed of these adapters, which were the only 802.11g adapters recommended by Tivo. I bought them specifically to make use of the Tivo To Go features that allows you to watch a show on one Tivo that was recorded on another one via the network and to transfer recordings from a Tivo to my PC. Neither feature worked with these adapters. If you read the Tivo website carefully, you will see they recommend D-Link DWL-G120 version B2. The Amazon website did not indicate what version was being sold. I was shipped the B1 version and they keep losing the connection whenever I try to transfer recordings from one Tivo to the other or to my PC. A Tivo person on their community forum verified that a different chipset is on the B2 and that the B1 causes hangups and freezes like what I experienced.By the way, I don't think the 802.11g makes the transfers any faster than 802.11b. Even when the transfers were working before freezing, the speed was about the same or slower than real time. I've read technical reviews on other adapters and they all say the same thing. Of course, Tivo doesn't mention this in all their hype about Tivo to Go.I emailed Office Depot to see if I could get a refund or exchange them for the proper version. So far, no reply from Office Depot. To be fair, the first adapter was defective, but Office Depot shipped me a replacement within 3 business days after I phoned them, not that it mattered as it turned out. I'll give them a great review as a merchant if they take back the two I still have.My advice, pay the extra cost and buy adapters direct from Tivo. Then you only have one vendor to deal with if problems develop. If I ever get the B2 version and they work well, I'll post a new review, but for now I'm giving these adapters the lowest rating possible - 1 star.
Bought one in Feb. Last week the screen spontaneously cracked. Hadn't been dropped or banged. Googled the issue and found A LOT of other people having same problem. Called zune and they said nothing about the screen is covered under warranty. I now have a 30gb paper weight. Thanks microsoft.
This equalizer is like most on the market, it doesn't actually have the abilities one wants for an shelvable eq in a vehicle. It's muddy and overdrives it's inputs at even the lowest of input voltages. The output is unstable and loses the ability to be balanced, therefore cancelling out it's outputs. I would recommend a trunk mount equalizer from Alpine or JL.
I had this plasma for about 6 1/2 months when one day I turn on the TV and there is a 3 inch wide black line running vertically down the screen. At first, I thought it may have been the faulty cable company so I put in a dvd and the same thing, then I turned the plasma off and you could see the same line. I may have gotten about 1000 hours of usage out of the tv. I then spoke to a Sony Rep. and I get a garbage response. BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT THE SONY WARRANTY! Sony gives you a 90 warranty on Labor (so it would have cost me an outrageous amount on service) and 1 year parts. Luckily, I had bought from Circuit City, first time I had ever purchased a major electronic from CC and Damn am I glad. They took care of it for me and so I actually ended up spending more with them. I have always been happy with Sony but this was a terrible experience. I expect them to take care of a purchase this large, especially when it has only been 6 or so months. No more Sony for me. I am going to Panasonic or Phillips.
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.
This is really a pathetic product, I will never recommend this product to any one. I have to return this prod within one week, I could never listen clear sound with this itrip. I think i gave it one star coz i like its look.
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 ordered this with high hopes. I was to be replacing a perfectly working Linksys WRT54GL basically for the speed and increased reception. Out of the box everything went smoothly at first. My first impression of the router config page was not good. It looks like a jumbled mess comparing to the simplicity of my Linksys. Everything was connected including 2 laptops, 3 phones, 2 WDTVs, Bluray player, and X360. Everything worked at first and then I noticed in the evening all my connections dropped. I said, hey this is a new router, I'm gonna give it a chance, nothing is perfect. I changed my wireless channel and a few other settings hoping it was a fluke. Reconnected everything all was well again...until the next day...all devices dropped connection once again and once again I had to reset the router. This time I did a factory reset and did a manual setup since i have a decent amount of experience with routers being a PC Tech. So...dropped connection again...now I'm getting disgusted. I call Dlink...tech support was nice and the wait wasn't too long. The rep had me download the same version firmware I was already running and had me reupload the firmware, then do a factory reset. Didn't help. I called back again the next day and she had me change a lot of settings...about 15 to be exact. More dropped connections and now it wouldn't connect to my WDTVs or my Bluray player...she had me run a couple tests and said the router was faulty...and back it went to Amazon. I shouldn't have to go through hell and high water to get a router working like it's supposed to. I did not notice any heat problems or anything as some other users reported...hey at least your works right? =) I hooked my WRT54GL "Molasses Edition" back up and away we sailed on our wireless G network in less than a minute and no disconnects. I'll look into these N routers again in the future and maybe give one a try. Oh I will say the speed of this router was fantastic when it felt like working. I had a Dlink a few years ago and it worked fine but it seems so many of the N routers have quirks in one way or another. Hope the rest of you have better luck =) I won't be getting a Dlink tattoo anytime soon.
The description says this item fits a 16-19 inch monitor, but it actually cuts off about half an inch of screen on every side. I would recommend getting a size larger -- a screen for a 21-inch monitor for your 19-inch.It does cut down on eye strain very well, but the glare is actually worse if you're sitting with your back to a light source.
With the current state of low-cost electronic technology, the prices for these things is a rip-off. Also Amazon's inability to deliver them until the middle of January (order placed Dec. 6)makes one wonder if Amazon is looking out for their customers.
I absolutely detest this printer. The idea is nice, but the machine is horrible. The first one broke after 2 weeks and we got a warranty replacement. The warranty replacement has issues with the ink catridges sometimes not being read by the machine. It is very difficult to use, so confusing. And the online help is worthless. I will NEVER buy another Canon product. They used to be a good company, but no longer.
The description of this item made it sound like the perfect solution for what I wanted to accomplish. I was even willing to spend the extra $40 over other types of webcams I had tried. When the item arrived I remained excited because it still seemed like an ideal concept. After installing the nightmares began. The WebCamGo dominated over the laser printer which was plugged into another USB port. I couldn't switch back to the printer. I had to uninstall not only the WebCamGo but also the printer and then re-install both. I went through this 3 times. Called tech support for the printer and the WebCamGo. Printer operates perfectly until WebCamGo is installed. After 3 phones calls to Creative's Tech Support AT MY EXPENSE (a toll free number would be nice for at least 30 minutes of assistance when you first buy the item) my level of disappointment has turned to disgust. I was on hold so long for my first call that I hung up. My second call to tech support informed me that this is such a powerful camera (? ) that it draws all the power from other items on USB ports so I needed to go download drivers for Windows 98 even though I have Windows ME installed. I did that which was another couple of hours in computer time and the problems remained. My third call to tech support, again totally at my expense, resulted in this analysis - This camera has no drivers for Windows ME and they don't know when they will have it available. &quot;Perhaps in a few weeks&quot; I was told. Meanwhile, I'm supposed to put aside an item that I paid $140 for plus shipping and wait until they come up with a Windows ME compatible driver at some point but they don't know when? Well, I could tell you more but now I have to go deal with trying to return this item. Who knows what flack I'll run into with that one since I have Windows ME and it isn't compatible with that, but they didn't know that so..... Pardon the sarcasm, folks. I just expected better from Creative. And a toll free tech support would really, really be nice. It's salt in the wounds to pay for the privilege of being told you bought something that doesn't work. The concept is great - a camera that you can remove, use elsewhere and then come back and &quot;dock it&quot; to download pics. If they ever resolve driver problems, software conflicts and get the picture quality improved, they'll have a winner. In the meantime, keep shopping - don't stop here.
I bought one of these kits and rec'd 2 extra battery packs as stocking stuffers. I didn't get around to using it for some time - just didn't have time for gaming for awhile, but when I did all three of the battery packs refused to charge at all. Could be the cable - but it works to power the controller ok, just over-priced, crappy batteries.Do yourself a favor - buy rechargeables, you'll be better off in the long run - and the short run too!
Yo, this mouse is way too big. It's too heavy too. And, it ruined my marriage. Last night, my wife was like, &quot;Why is your right hand so much bigger than your left hand?&quot; She thought I was fiddling with myself a tad too frequently. She continued, &quot;Am I not enough for you? Was that shopping spree at Victoria's Secret futile?&quot; I tried to explain to her that my mouse was heavy and that my hand was bigger because I have to exert more energy to move this thing around. Unfortunately, she didn't believe it. Thanks, Logitech! You ruined my marriage. (But, I AM dating her sister!)
This device does not work on the K2000 Pentax as stated in another review. Use the cheaper wireless remote.
So my uncle wanted to be nice and bought this webcam for our family. It worked... until he left! The computer would just shut down when we tried to run it, it refused to work with aim and finally the computer wouldn't recognize it's existence at all! The infrared nightvision thing worked for a bit but it soon crashed. All in all it's a bad camera.
We used it about 5 times and are not satisfied. It takes up a lot of space and does not stay together when assembled. Not a well engineered product. We are now in the market for something that works.
i bought a hp7955 with windows xp in october 2001, and had nothing but trouble with every program trying to run it.i spent half of my time on the computer sending problem screens to hp &amp; microsoft and now the hard drive is shuting down, and have no help from either company,installing patches has not help.
It's the MOST TOXIC-SMELLY product I have ever received in my life. The toxic and chemical smell is so horrible that it smells DEADLY, yes, it feels that it could kill you or others if you smell it over an extended period of time. The smell is first felt after opening the package, and after careful inspection, I think the smell is from the plastic part of the lock, including the handle of the keys. I guess the manufacturer wants to save cost at any costs, so it uses some poorly recycled and toxic plastic?The worse thing is that the smell is so strong, it actually spreads through the whole house!I immediately threw it away, and then spent sometime to pack it in a plastic bag. Otherwise, it would contaminate my bathroom.One day later, I filed a return, but apparently I need to pay $5+ shipping in order to get only one cent back. This makes it nonreturnable because I'll pay more to get less money back. I suspect that the seller already knows that the product is defective due to its smell, so it sells it dirt cheap just to get rid of the product!The seller is very unethical! These locks should be all thrown away, not resold again!!
Well I read the reviews & most seemed good but I ordered this phone from Amazon for my mom for Christmas & it came all boxed up but when she set it all up it doesn't work. The answering machine does not accept incoming messages. We tried everything to reset it & get it working. No such luck. She spent an hour on the phone w/AT & T trying to get it to work then they said its broke (hmmmm no kidding) and to send it back to them. Disappointed in amazon as well cuz now we have to pay shipping to send to AT & T???? And its gonna take another 3 weeks to get it back. Doesn't seem right for a product you pay for - we got ripped off.
dont care for it, dont like the seprate volume switch, i have to turn 3 knobs when turning on music or adjusting what i listen to. from bass knob to volume on radio to this eq. had lot of scratches on it and said new. seems lately when i buy new items they all been used and returned. the dents where bad. scratches from screw drivers on aux knob and all over. so when you see a product new . print it out. so they cant tell you that u bought refurbished, i had it with new things all used or return and i pay for it.. i loved amazon and shopping from there but its getting to point of no more. wait to people see pics of a box i got from another product it will disgust anyone who pays for something and people play soccer for it. hen i get told ill get 20 dollar gift card and never get it. so far its 40 bucks from 2 products and never got it. maybe its better to go at walmart
I have to disagree with the previouses reviews.This router has a major issue: it only works with computer that have been DHCP'ed by the router... what a shame for a $100 router! It looks like the people who reviewed this router are looking for basic capabilities (since they only work with DHCP), but then why did they buy a $100 router when a $20 does it better? It is just insane that this router doesn't let you handle QoS for *any* IP, but just the DHCP ones. The cherry on the cake: the router proposes port forwarding, port triggering, etc... but how do you want to make it work if you use DHCP?!!
Cables To Go - 40391 - 2.0M Velocity Toslink Optical Digital CableWas not the right size.UPS driver left at the end of the driveway, it got wet and ran over.Not very happy with product and I order from Amazon all the time.
This camera was really cheap to buy "new" and really easy to install (plug and play). It does have its issues though.Pros:+ Adjustable picture quality to make for a crisp picture.+ Plug and play allows easy use on many computers.Cons:- Clip does not hold to laptop well and falls off frequently.- Even with volume all the way up, everybody hears me as a whisper unless my face is 3 inches from the camera...in which case, they see a REALLY big close up!Overall, it was less than 10 dollars after shipping and tax and the video part works fine. If you have a microphone built into your computer, this would be a great buy!
This product comes with no instructions I have yet to find a lense that it accurately fits
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.
I carefully researched digital cameras before deciding on this one. It had all the features I wanted, and the price was right.Unfortunately, the manufacturers don't tell you how easily these cameras break!Within the first six weeks, my teenager accidentally dropped it from a height of about two feet, and the zoom lens zammed, making the camera inoperable. It's not covered under the limited warranty, and the repair estimate from Olympus ranges between ...[alot of money of alot more money]!It's one thing to have a lot of great features, but for many people a digital camera is used by the whole family, and this one may not be tough enough for the job.
The Koadk Easyshare C310 worked for about 2 months, then after each picture I took it shut off. I have changed the batteries over a million times, and it still doesn't work. So, I took it back and got an MP3 player instead.
UPDATEI sent all 3 battery packs back shortly after writing the original review (below) and finally received credit today. In the meantime, I ordered, received, and am using batteries from a non-Amazon source. I highly recommend the Rayovac Maximum Cordless Phone Battery #RAYM182. It lasts for 3 to 4 hours of talk time, recharges quickly, and doesn't get hot. I wish I had just ordered them originally and saved all the hassle.ORIGINALI received 3 of these replacement battery packs in early January. They are significantly inferior to the original batteries for this phone and significantly inferior to a replacement set I ordered in 2010. I have 5 TRU8866 phones. I work from home and am on the phone many hours each day. I ordered these batteries as replacements for the 3 phones I use the most. The first thing I noticed was that these battery packs are physically smaller than my older ones: 1.7" vs 2.0". I thought, well, they probably made them smaller and better. Nope. After 2 months of use, they last less than half as long as the old ones, even after being fully charged overnight.
While this product is highly useful in attaching other lenses and filters to your camera, it is made of plastic and the threads will go bad in a short time. Do yourself a favor and google "Lensmate". They sell an adapter for Canons that are made of aluminum for the same price, and do the same thing.
Please save yourself from this crap. This is not worth even a penny. I recvd it a couple of days back and opened the box today for the first use. Connected to the PC , completed that really tough installation and started transferring the files... and guess what .. it crashes all of a sudden !!! I follow all the instructions in the FAQ section of Virgin Electronics, but none works. All the time it has only this piece of info to displayOh dear! This hard drive isn't working properly !!!........Decided to return it. Do not even for a second think of taking this product. Save your hard earned money for some other worthy product !!!
I bought this a while ago and have used it very sparingly. I have played perhaps 12 discs in it. After the first 8 discs, it started having trouble loading, the picture would freeze, audio would cut in and out, or it would not play at all. I sent it back to Samsung where it was "repaired." I then watched two movies to see if it was "repaired" and it seemed to be. Then last night I tried to play a Blu-Ray, and all the old problems came back. I saw the first 95% of a movie and then the end froze, and thirty minutes of stopping and starting and taking the disc out and putting it back in enabled me to watch in pieces the final 8 minutes. Then today I tried to watch another movie, and the player wouldn't load it at all.Software is up to date, everything is plugged in, etc. The thing starts right up and I can move through the menu, but it simply won't play discs. I was somewhat amused in that for the $175 I played I got about 12 movies out of it, which is roughly what movies cost in the theater. Maybe it's a big Hollywood conspiracy to get people going back to the theaters.Spend your money elsewhere. I am saddened as I have a gorgeous Samsung TV that has been wonderful and now I have lost all faith in the brand.
It's all about what they fail to tell you . . . The Palm Vx is not compatible, thus not supported by 3COMM, with Windows ME. PalmPilot/3COM says to keep checking back with the Web site to see when it is compatible/supported. Not in this lifetime buster! I have better things to do than checking Palm's Web page every few days to find out when their product will be usable.This buyer returned the product and purchased the equivilant Handspring Visor Prism, which as it turns out, is not only compaitble, but offers color and many add-ons the Palm Vx doesn't offer for $49.00 more.I am NOT a Handspring employee or stock holder
My wife and I loved the unit - nice styling and lots of functionality. After four months the power supply went bad and it cost $35 to ship a new one out of warranty only to find the LCD was now bad (black screen). We had NO trouble getting a hold of tech support at Polaroid for either issue.. but after the 90 days warranty expires they only have a $160 replacement to offer. VERY disappointed! Definitely purchase an extended 1 or 2 year warranty if you decide to buy this unit
I purchased these on sale at Amazon, but was very disappointed with the successful burn rate. Stick to Verbatim's and you can't go wrong.
I had two FA-310TX cards and a Netgear FA-311TX had problems with all three. Both of the 310s would stop working after a while - couldn't ping anything or get packets further than the card. The FA-311 started making my machine reboot during online games. Had problems in NT4 as well as Windows 2000. In frustration, I spent a little more and bought a 3Com 3C905 and it's been rock solid. Great price and probably a good card for most people, but I had zero luck with it.
I looked for reviews of these, and found I am not the only one having problems. I have used about 10 so far, and they are generally recording fine in iTunes. The problem is that my car stereo will not read them. The stereo works just fine with other brands of CD-R, but these just spin and spin until I get an error message. Next time, I will go back to the HP CDs and wait until they go on sale.
This mouse has all the buttons and wheels exactly where I want them. The receiver works perfectly, but the ball is horrible.Out of the box it is off by about 45 degrees, and you have to install the (Windows-only) software to correct it. But nothing can correct the DPI. It's like using one of those really really old bad mice when the rollers got dirty: it jumps from one place to another without ever passing the pixels in between. Maybe I got a lemon?The software replaces the normal mouse settings in the control panel, so if you switch to another mouse you cannot adjust the settings on it. So basically, if you use this track ball, you can never go back. Warning: Make a system restore point before installing the software!
I purchased the Palm One Tungsten E new from a secondary carrier and when I received the item I was unable to get the devise to hold a charge. I contacted Palm and they said it was out of warrenty and would not cover repairs without a charge. I contacted the seller and they agreed to have it returned. It took many emails to get it returned. I am now waiting for the seller to credit my credit card. I would not recommend buying this product.
I purchased this as my old VCR died, and it seems about impossible to find a stand alone VCR anymore! I figured it might be cool to be able to record to DVD, though, and I needed a new DVD player as well, so this seemed like my best bet for the money. I have experienced many of the same problems others have. I was just searching to see if I had a faulty product, but apparently most of them are equally faulty. I have had some success, but it is unreliable on recording to DVD. I have had no problems recording to tape with the timer, but I do experience the tracking problems (similar to when you would start recording in the middle of a tape on old VCRs, then play back thorugh the cut and it would take the machine a few seconds to retrack to the new recording...only on this machine it can take a couple minutes, and occasionaly would do it in the middle of a recording). I have also had problems playing back store bought DVDs (I have only tried two, Transformers started out fine, but then acted like it was a dirty or scratched disc, scrambling and skipping, even though it was a brand new disc, and it played fine on my other Sony DVD player. Simpsons Movie played just fine). It is also frustrating that when you turn it on, it takes it a good 45 seconds to a min if you have a disc in the dvd player before you can do ANYTHING, and it defaults to the menu screen, instead of to the TV tuner. Changing channels takes a few seconds...something that seems like it should be pretty instantanious...especially changing to or from a DTV channel. You either have to dial directly to a channel, or wait several seconds on each channel you click through before you can go to the next...horrible for channel surfing! I feel like a update to the firmware could fix many of the problems, but I have yet to find if that is possible or how to do that (I just started looking, though). I will probably return the unit. For the price, I could possibly live with the slow channel changes and delays in turning on and recording...but it can't even consistently play dvds well. I feel like playback for a VCR and DVD should not have any problems at all!
No, don't waste your money, poor music quality, was very unsatisfied, once purchased a different model, was much much happrier even spent less and a lot better music sounds from the same resource. Ended up returning.
I have a lot of old keyboards lying around my house and rather than buy a brand new keyboard, I figured I'd save some money and buy an adapter instead.When I got it, I tried using it with my MAC (OSX 10.5.8) and it didn't recognize it. I tried with three separate keyboards and none of them worked. I haven't touched it since, so I don't know if it's a problem with the keyboard, my computer, or the adapter. I haven't tried it with a Windows machine either.My advice is if you're looking to use this for a MAC, either go and spend a little more money for a working adapter, do your research, or buy a new keyboard.
Tried to install this on my brand new PC. It doesn't work on Windows 7 64 bit, even though it says it has Windows 7 support. Installed the latest software and everything. Found a list of "known problems" with the latest software, which included the ever helpful "may not work on some PC's". Save your time and money and don't buy this if you have Windows 7. Tech support was worthless. Talked to some guy in India who was more concerned about who my ISP was than my actual problem...
In many ways...this is a great piece of equipment for people who want a basic second set of office equipment...particularly for home. It has already saved me in several situations when I needed to send a fax, make a few quick copies, etc. Nevertheless, the damn thing has a problem with its paper feeder. More often than not, it picks up too many sheets of paper, has a paper jam, or spits out slightly to extremely crumpled pieces of paper. If not for this...I'd say this is great...unfortunately...this is too major a flaw to overlook.
I hate this item simply because i mic wouldn't work so then i thought it might only work with the lifechat thing so i thought ill try it for a little while to see if i can figure it out, now i just found out that the whole mic is broken. I mean the headphone part is great but how did it break when i just bought it. So then i checked the return stuff and it didnt show up on my recently bought items so HOW THE FREAK CAN I RETURN IT!!!! id recomend this to friend but its broke SO MAYBE NOT!!! Can someone help me i paid $30 on this and its broke.
The cables I received are not gold plated and do not have ferrite cores as stated on the website. I complained to the company and they insist I received the correct cables. I sent a copy of their ad twice that shows the product features. It is obvious this company knows nothing about customer service and I will never shop with this company again.
During the honeymoon, My HP2840 all-in-one was wonderful. All the things it can do, and such high quality! So impressive! I only used the color laser periodically, and not heavily, doing all my B&W; stuff on an old 6p workhorse, much quicker, and at a much lower price per copy. (Back when HP cared about the products they put out)Before long, my HP 2840 made one of those scary, grinding noises that so many others report, and *POOF* would only print on the right 1/4 of the page. (The rest of the page was blank.)WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, HP could not have been better. Once the fuser went bad, and *POOF* a free one appeared in my mailbox in a few days flat. On the latter incident, HP sent a tech to my home, he worked for THREE DAYS to get this puppy purring again, and the honeymoon went on again.A few months later, and the same exact incident happened, except this time, two weeks out of warranty. HP no longer knew that I was a customer, Phone help was $25., and they could/would not recommend a tech to fix it.For $900.00, I purchased a Foot and a half by foot and a half by two foot 135 lb. boat anchor, that no one can seem to fix, (Or they need half the new price of the printer to do it.)So... Let's review: for $900.00, my cost per copy is about $3.00.The printer no longer prints anything.My desk is occupied by a 135lbs foot and a half square worthlesspiece of junk, whose total capabilities, at this point is SENDINGfaxes (Can't receive - because it can't print.) Scanning, (thingsthat you do not need to print, of course...Oh... and it does still Read my camera card.The most useless technology investment I have EVER met. -EVEN worse than my two HP laptops - One won't play CD's and the other has a high pitched whine when you connect out of the sound card. (I'm a disk Jockey - this is what I use the laptops for)I'm absolutely convinced that HP stands for HORRIBLE PRODUCT, and I have no use for HP whatsoever at this point!
Loaded fine. Tried to use it, but it never worked. Canon help desk, didn't help. I thought it was to allow reading bar codes printed on documents being scanned and then use the data to create a file name. It didn't work and Canon kept saying I should have some third party software. Then what do I need this software for?
I used to own the Aqua Snappy - it was a fantastic camera! The pictures were so good, I started using it as my primary camera. But after 10 years of use, it needed repairs - but Canon refused to repair it because they said it was too old and they discontinued that model. So I purchased this as a replacement five years ago. The second time I used it the seals leaked and destroyed the film. I did check the seals for dirt first, so that wasn't the problem. It eats batteries like mad. The pictures aren't nearly as crisp as the old Snappy. I still take it to the beach sometimes, but mostly, it just sits on the shelf collecting dust. I am very disappointed. I always thought companies make improvements when they issue new products. This one is a giant step backwards.
Item has never been delivered (although Amazon's webseite indicates the contrary), seller has not responded to my complaint and I had to request the use of the guarantee (I am still awaiting response about it).
In the last few years Linksys has been just a little fast in shipping new products to market. Too many times advertised features were not available until one (or several) firmware upgrades into the the product's life (it at all!). In the case of the WPS-54G it is obviously really still in a pre-beta stage of development.Without going into excruciating detail suffice it to say that all of the comments of the other reviewers are true. This print server simply doesn't work.I bought this as an impulse buy at a big box electronics store without doing my usual Amazon/internet homework. If I had seen these reviews first I would have never bought it.Do some research and look for a better solution than this product is right now. Maybe in a few months they'll come out with a firmware version that actually works, but right now all this is is an expensive and frustrating exercise in futility.
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??
No volume control on headset. Way too loud even with phone volume all the way down. Put wad of tissue in earhole to make it usable. Microphone does not pick up voice well. People keep asking to repeat what I am saying. This was not a problem with other headsets in past.
I recived this product on time. For the price the material looks as I spected.When I try it in my car, it dint work.Better spend your money in a more expensive working device.Be carefull for cheap priced chargers, this is not the first one that I bought that doesnt work.
Very ugly design. Takes up a lot of room. The image on Amazon looks a lot better than it really is.As a backup drive is fine. Just find a place that you can hide it. I give it two stars because it does its job. But I would not get one of these again until they change their design.Alvaro
First, the card was obviously a return--the tape on the electrostatic bag was broken. Generally not a good sign.Second, after I installed the drivers (from the Ralink site) Vista could not connect to the router at all.I then installed the Ralink setup utility and THEN I could connect to the router, but I could not get an IP addressAfter a few refresh/renew cycles, my computer spontaneously and immediately powers down (!)I tried the whole cycle all over again--and the same thing happened, complete with Vista not recognizing that I had installed the device and making me install drivers all over again, complete with spontaneous power-down.It gets two stars rather than one because it is possible the problem is my laptop and not the wireless card (my laptop was having wireless problems earlier where it would freeze when wireless was enabled--but that was with a card in a different peripheral slot and by a different manufacturer, so it seems unlikely the two problems are related)--I do not have a second laptop to test it on.
As soon as I plugged it in, I knew something was wrong. First, it barely fits through the hole of the iPhone case - the plastic housing is very larger - but then it doesn't transmit the signal either. Only when I wiggle one of the connectors will it transmit the sound. One of the connectors works fine, the other doesn't make contact. I tried it on multiple devices and receivers and sure enough, that one connector doesn't connect. I saw the other reviews and figured that statistically my chances were good that I would get a working cable. I was wrong.
It did work fine initially. It didn't last very long - only a couple months then stopped working. Dissappointing as I usually only buy Belkin when not purchasing the &#34;brand&#34; name accessory.
I can't get this thing to charge. This is my second one with the same problem. I returned the first. (Nice job with getting me the replacement, Amazon.) I try charging the unit and the blue light on top flashes, but the unit won't turn on and even after 20 hours of charging it does nothing.Once in a while, while charging, it'll randomly turn on and you can use the menu, but after a few minutes it goes black. I've tried charging with a USB wall adapter and PC USB port. Same behavior.Very disappointing after reading all the good reviews. Creative labs support site has been no help. They suggest pushing reset (which does nothing) or upgrading the firmware. How do I do that on a dead player? It needs power for the PC to recognize it.Spend the extra $100 for an iPod. Hours fudging with this thing to get it to charge: 10. Hours spent enjoying it since purchase four months ago: 10. What a huge waste of two hundred and seventy-five dollars.
This warranty is purchased through Amazon, but it is actually distributed by another company. When you search for TV warranties on Amazon, you will see 4 warranties that appear to be the same, but are different prices. I called the company that sells these warranties and asked what the difference was. They told me that there is no difference between the $119 warranty and the $499 warranty; they cover the exact same thing. The girl I spoke with even asked her manager and he said there is no difference. Warranties are a tricky item to review, because it all looks good until you actually need it. So, on this one, I suppose only time will tell. The one difference between the Amazon warranty and the electronic store warranty is that the Amazon one will not replace the first bulb in the TV; but I figure if I need to replace the bulb within those four years I will still be saving $100 because I can get a new bulb for around $200.
I use this switch with a Windows XP machine and a G5 Power Mac running OS X 10.3.8. I chose not to install the software that would enable hotkey switching since the included software is Windows-only. The only way you can switch from a Mac with this switch is by using the manual button on the switch. So I can't speak to any software issues -- all I'm trying to do is plug the thing in and try to press the button to switch from one computer to the other.The product behaves erratically, switching between computers at random while I'm working. Most of the time, the button does not respond or will switch from computer 1 to computer 2 but immediately switch back. It is completely useless. It looks nice and it would be great if it performed as advertised, but it has not worked at all for me.
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.
I purchased this product about 7 weeks ago at a price of about $3700.00 with tax. You would think that at this price the product would be reliable the company eager to assist. I had a problem with the Lamp (which costs $300 every time it burns out) failing. When I called the warranty dept at Sony they stated it would take approximately one week to get the lamp in because they were out of stock (telling me that there is a problem with this item). Since that time I have had nothing but a run-a-round from the Sony Corporation. Now i'm told it will be another week and half and another department says it has been shipped, both the service department and the parts department do not communicate with each other and so neither one knows whats really going on. Then try to find a number for the Corporate Headquarters in New York! Good luck. My advice is to stay clear of this product unless they find away to fix the lamp issue and have a competent business that caters to the customers vs blames each other....
I have been frustrated with my past Router experience and did lot of research before I bought this. I thought I did well when it started working fairly decently until last month. It started requiring reboots couple of times a day. Now the internet slows down after couple of hours and WiFi signal becomes unavailable after 2-3 hours. When I tried to reboot, it did not come back live. I tried to hook it up directly to my laptop and tried to upgrade its firmware. It became live again and now it disappears after 2-3 hours requiring reboot. I am very frustrated with all of my router experience and am still looking for the one that works very reliably without any frustration of hourly reboots.Others have rated it well but please do consider my feedback. I submitted an online support request and I am yet to hear any. I was just out of look with its warranty.
Works great EXCEPT the Subwoofer RCA outputs don't work. After a 2 hour installation I have to rip it out and return it... And the Amazon return page is not working properly.UPDATE - This is a peice of crap. I have received 2 and neither sub output worked. ARRRRGGG!!! Very Frustrating!!!!DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE!!!!!
The Power 2000 ACD 260 was purchased as a back-up for our Canon NB-5L battery. What a disappointment. Under equivalent conditions the Canon brand battery holds enough charge for seveal hundred pictures using our 800is camera. The Power 2000 knock off battery is lucky if it gets us through a dozen before needing a re-charge. It is also very sensitive to cold conditions. After a fresh charge it will not even take one picture if the temperature is below freezing. Don't waste your money buying knock off batteries. After a year of frustration we are buying the real thing before our next vacation.
I bought this IOGEAR 5-port USB 2.0 PCI Card from Amazon.com (Seller) on 2-1-10 and it was delivered on 2-9-10 on time as promised. The PCI Card was very easy for me to install on my Dell PC with Windwos Vista Home Premium (Operating System).After powering on the PC, Windows Vista automatically recognized the new device (USB PCI Card) and installed its drivers. My PC froze shortly after the device's drivers were installed. I shutdown and restarted Windows again but Windows would not boot, and I got an error message in a black screen:"PnP and PCI BIOS not present". I tried to diagnose the problem by running the Windows Start-Up Repair but the repair was unsuccessful. I reseated the IOGEAR USB PCI Card in the PCI slot but Windows would not still start. I then removed the IOGEAR USB PCI Card, and Windows started up normally. I then tried to manually install the PCI Card's driver from the IOGEAR CD-ROM and reinserted the PCI Card into a different PCI Slot that has been working. I then turned the PC on and Windows started successfully this time but the USB PCI Card would not work - also something strange happened: my PC's Speakers stopped working!I was 100% confident now that the USB PCI Card was not compatible with Windows Vista Home Premium. I removed the USB PCI Card for good and called the IOGEAR Tech Support. IOGEAR did not have any solution for the problem. As a last resort, I then decided to return the USB PCI Card to Amazon for a refund. I would not recommend this IOGEAR 5-Port USB 2.0 PCI Card for a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium, as I had a terrible experience with it when installed on my PC and hence the 2-star rating because it did not crash my PC.From the device's manual, it seems that it was manufactured in 2003. The Windows OS requirements range from Windows 98SE to Windows XP (or Later). I deduced the the following theory: The device does not work with Windows Vista because Vista was came out in the US in 2006. IOGEAR Tech Support claimed that the USB PCI Card should have worked with Windows Vista. Infact no driver are required for Windows XP. I most say that I don't know what the 1 internal USB port is for or how to use it. The requirements for Macintosh range from Mac OS v8.6 to v10.2.5 or Later.
I ordered the Passport X50 from Amazon to save the $18 shipping Escort Radar was charging. I was told by someone at Escort Radar that Amazon was an authorized reseller.After having my detector on for ten minutes (right out of the box), it did three "SELF CAL"s, then said "SERVICE REQUIRED". I called Escort Radar and was told "If you let the car power up the unit when you start the car, the voltage can be all over the place and the unit gets confused. You must first start the car, and then use the thumbwheel to turn on the detector." It makes some sense, but if this is really the case, why don't they put those instructions in their manual? After trying this many times, the unit was "still confused", so I returned it for a replacement.My second detector worked for maybe thirty minutes before the same thing happened. This time Escort Radar told me "if you leave it plugged into the cigarette lighter over night, this has been found to cause problems." Well my lighter power goes off when I turn off the ignition, so this doesn't apply. Escort Radar also told me that "excessive heat" has been causing them problems. Now we have had a few days of 100 heat, and I'm sure the car gets hotter parked in the sun, but the design engineers should have accounted for these conditions plus some margin when you design something that is supposed to work in a car. It gets a lot hotter in other parts of the country. There are no warnings in the manual about not using it above 90 or leaving it off in a hot car. You wouldn't design a ski that doesn't work below 35, would you???The most troubling part of my conversation with Escort Radar service department was they told me Amazon is not an authorized reseller, and they have no idea where they are getting the units from. Furthermore, they will not honor any warranty nor will they ever repair the unit, not even for money.
A portion of the sale of each Zune goes to Universal. This is a terrible precedent. Also, unlike Apple, Microsoft is likely to bow down to industry wishes for variable pricing for individual tracks and albums. The Zune is the product the music industry wants you to have. The iPod is the product YOU want to have.
I ordered this clock expecting it to use my Toshiba Gigabeat MP3 player as an alarm. While made specifically for the ipod, the product advertises that it has a MP3 line-in jack and can play other audio devices. However, buried deep in the instructions are the words "you CANNOT wake to Line in audio devices." Then what good is the line-in jack? The product description is purposely ambiguous on this matter, perhaps to nab a few extra bucks from unsuspecting customers. I will never buy from "iHome" again.
When I first received this I was excited! I bought a headset microphone in addition. I teach several workout classes and it was great. Then a few weeks later the Mics stopped working, including the one that came with it. Then a week later it stopped holding a charge. Now the only way I can play it, is plugged up. I can't turn it up too loud because the music starts to skip because of the power strength of the battery. Highly disappointed. I read reviews before I bought it. A lot of people talked about this problem, but I bought it anyway. Thinking that I will get better results. Well, I didn't. Now I have a forty pound paper weight! Ouch!
I LOVE their product! BUT this particular bottle had a petrified ink blotter. I'm NOT kidding! It was hard as a rock! I had to chip away until I'd made a small hole through it, in order to gain access to the ink. Then I was able to refill my inkpad.
I got this for XMAS as a gift and while it had a great picture, it seemed very loud when a DVD was played. It actually stopped working after playing only 6 DVD's. It was still under warranty so I sent it back to Coby -- I had to pay postage to get it back to Coby and send a Money Order for $18.50 so they could either send the repaired unit or a replacement back. It took 8 weeks before it was sent back and then Coby sent me a new one, but a different model -- the TF-DVD7307 -- not even a tablet-style player. At that point I decided to keep the "wrong" unit they sent me because it would just mean more postage to send it back and then more to get the correct one sent to me.
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
These were poorly packed both by the manufacturer and by Amazon. They are extremely thin aluminum and arrived bent to the point that one of them was about to lose one of the blades. I have no doubt I could have removed my radio once but probably never again. I sent them back.
If you're thinking about buying this product, forget it. You're better off buying an ipod. Here are the reasons (and there are many) why:1) The voice recording is dreadful! There's a buzzing sound that makes recording quality awful. What about buying an external mic? Doesn't work. I used various mics but the result was the same.2) Week battery life. Advertised to be up to 8 hours, you'll get about 2 to 3 if you're lucky. If you turn the player on and off more than 4 times, you're looking at about an hour.3) Skips. My old Sony Walkman with no skip protection had less skips than the Archos, especially if you have more than 50% of the storage capacity. I repeatedly had to play the music over and over again.4) When recharging, the Archos makes this annoying buzzing sound that's loud enough to keep you up at night. The LCD light is also on, so you have to charge it in another room.5) There are many more problems, many yet to be discovered perhaps.Positives:6) Currently, I think my Archos has a virus and is currently completely worthless. It'll probably make a pretty cool door stop. That's all it's good for now...I can't stand this product! It was a big waste of money! It's a product made by a French Company, which lacks the consistency and proven track record of a Sony, IPod, or any others. I took an ill advised risk to my peril. I just hope my dreaded experience will lead unsuspecting buyers to &quot;greener pastures.&quot; BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
I bought this router to replace my Actiontec router. Actiontec router supports only wifi g type connections but is very stable.To improve the speed I bought Dlink DIR-655 router about a month ago and since then I am having very frequent connection droping problems. I have tried almost every option and configuration suggested but this problem seems to be in the basic design of this product. This router is fast but only when it works.I am going back to my old Actiontec router.
I opted for this telescope to get an idea of the quality of product Celestron produces before investing in a more high-tech and larger telescope.Out of the box, there were parts missing and broken. Celestron wants you to call about product problems and not return merchandise. I tried calling tech support four times and was on hold for over 90 minutes each time before being disconnected.I submitted a ticket on their website. That was over a month ago and still no answer.The scope I bought was sturdy and quite heavy and still worked with the broken pieces. The directions required some medium skill, so if your not technically inclined, avoid this telescope. In addition, the telescope is difficult to maneuver and use so be prepared there as well.But I would seriously encourage anyone interested in a telescope to do thorough research on the different manufacturers before settling on a Celestron. I'm not giving this scope a poor rating, but if I had any idea about Celestron's customer service, I would have NEVER considered them in the first place. Buyer Beware!!
My friend has this unit, I used it over the weekend, and here are my thoughts.The good points:The recording quality is pretty good. There were no surprises. In that area, I am satisfied. Getting the recording, on the other hand, was the hard part.The bad points:This is probably the most difficult to use consumer electronics unit out there, of any kind that I have used. The user-interface was so non-intuitive that it took a lot of playing around to even figure out what to do. After I figured it out, the design struck me as so boneheaded that it seemed that Panasonic rushed this out to market at the expense of a good interface.Here is why:-The manual is terribly written. It reads as smoothly as riding a bike on cobblestone. Take a look at it and you'll see what I mean. It is a poorly designed jumble of pictures, text and icons. Even the simplest task is difficult to decipher.Further, the index (on the back page of the manual) doesn't even have a "Recording" section. It has ONE line item called "Recording Mode". Now, since this is a DVD RECORDER, I would think that it would have a "Recording" section with several sub sections such as "How to record", "Selecting the quality of recording", etc. Instead "Recording Mode" is the only item listed that has anything to do with recording, which seems to indicate to turn to a page which describes how to do something while the unit is recording.-The remote control is terribly designed. It is difficult to navigate using the up, down, left and right arrows because they are spaced so far apart. By the way, these are integral to the usage of almost every screen activity, so I constantly found myself stretching my fingers all the time in weird ways to do even the simplest task.Also, the remote control has a little "door" that you have to slide down, which reveals another set of buttons. Strangely enough, the open/close button is located under this door, which is an inconvenience since inserting and removing DVDs is central to what this unit is all about. (insert DVD, record, remove DVD, repeat). I would have placed the open/close button at the top left of the control, like most other remote controls out there. But no, with Panasonic's unit, you have to first slide down a door and then press the small button which is located in a non-obvious area.The "play", "pause" and "stop" buttons are not labeled. The only indication of what these buttons can do is indirectly suggested with a small graphic on the center of the buttons. The play icon is a small triangle pointed right, the pause icon is a pair of fat vertical lines and the stop icon is a square. At first glance, that "seems" fair enough, however I tend to watch TV with the lights turned down, and at lower light levels the stop and pause button's icons look the same. All three buttons are the same size. It would have been helpful if Panasonic has made such important buttons more obviously visible. It struck me that either: Panasonic thinks that everybody who watches TV does so with the lights full on, or either they didn't think this one through. Read on, and you may agree that Panasonic fell victim to the latter of these choices.-There is a button called "F REC", which allows you to specify how much time to allocate for the remaining recording on the disc. So let's say that you want to record at the slowest speed (poorest quality), which will allow you to record 6 hours to the disc, this is the place to set it. (By the way, this button is located under the little "door" that you have to slide down). Once it has been set, you can start recording from this screen. There are "Start" and "Cancel" screen buttons, which are navigated to via the up/down/left/right too-far-spaced-out buttons. Here is a representation of the screen:Recording Quality/Time on disc left:X Hours Y MinutesRecord:Start CancelIf the cursor is selecting the "Hours" area, you have to press the "down" too-far-spaced-out button to highlight the Start graphic. Once this is highlighted, you press the Enter button (which is the button on the remote control located in the center of the up/down/left/right too-far-spaced-out buttons) to begin. Problem is, when you press the "down" too-far-spaced-out button, the unit defaults you over to the "Cancel" button on the screen, whereupon you have to then press the "left" button to get to the "Start" area. Apparently, the unit always assumes that you have made a mistake with your selection, because no matter where you are, even if you are hovering directly above the "Start" button, you can NEVER simply press the "down" button to get to your intended location. You have to press the "down" and then "left" remote control buttons. It's a real pain after a while.Panasonic, in their infinite wisdom, apparently decided to "protect" the users against accidental recording by defaulting them to the Cancel button every time you want to record. Ironically, if you did accidently record something, you could simply DELETE it, but Panasonic decided that you should have to explicitly "confirm" you selections in a non-obvious way.The same thing goes with Erasing a section. The unit defaults you to the Cancel button no matter where the starting point of the cursor was. This is a little more acceptable because erasing a program has more serious ramifications than recording a program, however to add insult to injury when you DO decide to erase a program, there is no *obvious* indication of what is going on during the several seconds that the erase takes to finish.This next point is perhaps the dumbest design flaw of all related to on-screen indicators. Let's say you are recording a program, and you press the "pause" button to pause the recording. The on-screen pause graphic comes up in the upper right of the screen, and the DISAPPEARS is about two seconds! So, there you are, paused, with NO WAY to realize this fact because there are no indicators on the screen!I'd like to add to this that for the past 20 years, VCRs have an on-screen indicator that indicates that recording is paused. The indicator is a pair of fat vertical lines that stay on the screen during the span of being paused. It's quite obvious. Why Panasonic decided to remove ALL icons from the screen when you pause a program makes no sense to me.Overall, very poor design but the recording quality seemed fine. Getting that ok recording was a pain.
Prior to my Zen V Plus, I had a Creative MuVo TX FM which came with an armband and belt clip in the box. It was a very comfortable and easy to use until it was stolen. As a replacement, I thought I would upgrade to the Zen. Unfortunately the armband for the Zen V Plus had to be purchased separately; I chose to go with the Creative branded band based on my previous experience. To my surprise, the Creative armband is too small for me. Now, I'm 6'2", but I'm not much of a weight lifter, so my biceps are only 14". However, the available strap length is less than that, so I cannot get a comfortable fit. It fits too tightly and tends to pops open as I try to secure it due to lack of slack. I looked online and found that the average male bicep is 13" in circumference - about the same as the armband's strap. As previous reviewers have stated, the included silicon skin is nice, but it seems that this unit was designed for women, children, and smaller than average men. So guys, unless you have a 12" bicep or smaller, I would look elsewhere for an armband to use while you work out.
I've used the Koss sparkplug headphones for years and thought these would be the same, but there's no comparison. The sound quality is awful. Tinny, no bass. Don't bother!
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
Very unreliable piece of equipment. Works for awhile, but looses ports, keyboards, etc... on a regular basis. Only buy this product if you like rebooting your computer to get your keyboard, mouse, or other ports back again every few hours. Also, some vendors are pretending this is a "docking station" it is not. It is only a port replicator.
This wireless adapter didn't have good signal strength at 25' though I have a new router. Replaced this adapter with a TrendNet adapter (TEW424UB) and getting full strength all the time.
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.
Just wanted to chime in and reiterate what everyone is saying ... Sony CD-R's are extremely unreliable!
This worked once and then stopped calibrating, so it no longer functions. Iris claims to have customer support, but there is none. I have been calling and emailing them once a week for three months. I got one reply a month ago promising to replace it. I never got it. Their web site has little to no useful help. Iris ranks as the worse company I have ever dealt with. Pity anyone who gets a faulty pen! What a waste of money! I hate feeling ripped off!
Great camera except that it has a tendency to lock up and not record the pictures taken. Tried multiple different memory cards with the same result. Finally tried to upgrade the firmware with the result that the camera completely died and is now useless. As my warranty has expired it will probably cost me several hundred dollars to get fixed. In contacting Nikon the refused to even reply with a solution as my residence was listed as others. In short avoid Nikon if you ever expect to need support as their main concern will be to turn you away to avoid responsibility.
We have had our JVC VCR for 1.5 yrs. Three weeks ago, the power just completely blew out. Since we spent a little more for what we thought was a good VCR, we took it for repair. The repair man just called me to say that JVC has parts to repair our VCR on backorder for 2 months, and this is a sign to him that it has serious problems. He also said we spent about$280 for a $100 VCR. So needless to say, we are feeling a bit ripped off.
Bought the Wireless XMOD after I bought a new wireless router (DLink DIR-655). Wife's macbook could access the wireless network fine until I hooked up the XMOD.Apparently the Creative Wireless interferes with other things in the 2.5ghz spectrum.Called Creative. There is no way to disable the wireless feature. I even removed the wireless module from inside the XMOD and my system wouldn't recognize it any longer. Put the module back in and covered the XMOD with aluminum foil, hoping to create a sort of Faraday cage... Didn't help.It's as good as garbage right now.
TV repair shop just picked up my set. Waited two weeks for action from Panasonic. Waited one more from repair shop to schedule pick up. What can I say about this set? I can't say what I want to!!! 3 blown projection lamps in 1.5 years. Panasonic would not send me another lamp (nor would I allow then to) until the ballast board is replaced. Yes, I did take the extended warranty, but the down time for this set has been excessive and irritating. It will be in the repair shop for at least another week. All parts have to be authorized by Panasonic or Circuit City, and then shipped. Probably third class mail!! If a new ballast board does not fix the problem, I have a boat that needs an anchor.
These iron on transfers are terrible. I've used the avery brand and have had great results. This time I went for the cheaper HP brand and have already wasted 4 sheets trying to iron something on. I'm following the directions and have experience using iron ons in the past, and these are a waste of money!
HP lured me in. Consumer Reports rated the HP 712C printer extremely well. I jumped all over the HP 812C W/USB port because it's the same as the 712C except it has the USB port right? Wrong! HP designed the 812C with the 25ml black cartridge instead of the 45 ml that the 712C printer uses. This printer has cost me a fortune in cartridges. I'll think long and hard before buying another HP printer.
I tried out one of these at Circuit City, they had them for a hundred forty a pair on Black Friday and only at that price point these would be a decent purchase. When I see them retailing at close to three hundred regular price, my heart just goes out to the poor fools who'd pay that much for these.See, the R30s are virtually identical to the R20, which (see my review on it) is a very disappointing speaker especially coming from a respected name like Polk. Well, this speaker basically just puts the R20 in a taller cabinet with a front port on the very bottom, which does create slightly better bass---though strong bass was about the only good thing about the R20 in the first place, the mids and highs were atrocious and the speaker distorts quickly at high volumes. It sounded slightly better with my receiver speaker settings on "small" and the low frequencies being handled by my sub.For just a little over two hundred dollars shipped at ac4less dot com you can get the mordaunt short 906 towers which blows these out of the water. Use it with a sub and you'll be very happy, in this price range.
~pros~cameratouch screenhuge displayyou can use your fingers on the touch screen~cons~BATTERY LIFE (1-2 hrs.)gets dirty easily (fingerprints)also scratches easilynot a good volume controlthe headphones make no sense at all (one headphone cord is longer then the other)I think that this mp3 player should go to people who listen to music not very often. If you use this at home, no problems. I have to say that the software is kind of cheesy. And if you had an iPod, you have to convert all of your songs to mp3 format (kinda annoying)
I ordered a NAS drive from CompUSA. They sent the wrong item, which was a regular hard drive ($100.00 cheaper), not the NAS drive I ordered. They refused to replace the erroneous item instead offering a refund and raised the price of the NAS drive by $70.00 rather than honor the original price. BATE AND SWITCH. Their customer service was awful I was on hold for 90 minutes trying to get a refund and still got the run-around. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM. I was surprised to find that AMAZON was equally no help telling me that my problem is with CompUSA not AMAZON who I placed the order with, and CompUSA telling me that AMAZON needs to honor the original price.
Great idea - poor product. Mine still doesn't work and their customer support was/is attrocious. Still trying to get them to replace it, but they want me to send it to Amazon, who won't take it past 30 days. I spent 40 days trying to get it to work. Don't bother.
Well, I ran into the same problems that are described in the other reviews. I guess I should have read them before I ordered two of them. It pays to read the reviews my friends. I think I will always read them from now on.
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.
Why anyone who has cable or dish should need one of these is NOT beyond me. It's greedy corporate signal providers, but in 2008? This unit gets almost nothing off the air. An utter waste of money.
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.
We've had an AT&T machine in our offices for many years. After having been through three 1738's we are switching brands. When accessing remotely, we do not get messages that are there on the machine when returning to the office. Extremely unreliable and counterintuitive compared to excellent past AT&T units. What's going on, AT&T?
I bought a couple of these over the last several years from another site. The first was this 512MB model and the other was 2GB (I think). They were refurbished and didn't work for more than a couple months. I returned them for refunds and finally bought a slightly more expensive refurbished SanDisk Sansa e250.I won't address the reliability problems I experienced. . .the ones I had were refurnished and had already been broken once. (By the way, my refurbished SanDisk e250 has worked fine for 3 years, or so. . .especially after I installed "RockBox" over the Sansa software it came with to cure it's bugs and expand it's capabilities.)Anyways, other than having to return mine, I loved this style of player. . .It's super light and simple, without a bunch of useless flash and dazzle features. I liked that they use a AAA battery. . .A NiMH rechargeable lasted for about 20 hours and I think it's less trouble to change a battery than to drag out a wire and plug a player into the computer to charge.That being said, I can't believe they still sell this thing with only 512MB memory (it should have at least 2GB and be expandable) and for $20+ (this old thing should sell for less than $9).
Compr&eacute; este producto y tras que me sali&oacute; caro por los gastos de env&iacute;o se me da&ntilde;&oacute; en una semana. La pura verdad que no lo recomiendo.
We bought this product for our toddler and about 5 months later it quit reading the DVD's. Have tried cleaning the device and using various DVD's, but nothing is working. I am very disappointed in the quality of something that breaks after only 5-6 months of use....
I like the tablet style is neat it's a cool looking portable dvd player but i had nothing but problems with it from the get go, it would flicker, just shut off for no reason ( yes, the battery was charged), it would also fowl up when you played an audio cd as well.poor quality.
Do not let the pretty can fool you. According to the instructions a person has to hold this can in a perfect upright position for it to spray properly. Not everything can be maneuvered into that perfect position to be cleaned with this canned air.
Used these approx 2 hrs. before sending them back. Setting them in the cradle for recharging was very "location specific". The audio quality was less than anticipated especially given the digital (fiber optic) input. Sony's surround process was unusable. I will state the ear cushions were more comfortable than the Sennheiser's that I bought as an alternative.
I also have a problem with the printer creasing envelopes. It appears to shift the flap of the envelope slightly while feeding it through the fuser and the heat and pressure causes another crease about 1/8" offset from the original one.I returned the first unit that I ordered because of a loud squeaking noise that developed while printing. The second unit also squeaks somewhat (Certainly more than my old mfc-8820D), but it doesn't sound like it's dragging a cat through the manual feed slot.There's a big difference between this unit and my MFC-8820D in the scanning area. On my old printer, I could input an email address on the screen and it would forward the document to that address. This guy requires you to select a network computer and then sends the document there. A memory resident program needs to be running on the computer to process the received document...which is a worthless waste of memory space about 99.99% of the time when the computer is doing it's normal job. The memory resident process also conflicts with some HP network printer software and crashes on a couple of our systems, thus rendering them unusable with this scanner. Needless to say, the old way of doing it was much better.In retrospect, and despite the 145,000 pages printed, I probably should have spent the $300 to replace the fuser on my 8820D instead of getting this unit. This one is much faster, but the other trade-offs - the lack of duplexing (known at the time of ordering, but the 8860DN wasn't yet shipping) and the dumbing down of the scanner firmware (unknown until received) are serious handicaps.Oct 30, 2006 update - After about five month of use and about 20K pages printed, my printer is in the shop being repaired. The printer started making loud snapping sounds, like plastic gears stripping, whenever a page was printed...except that the paper jammed every time. The guy in the service center said that he has another identical printer in for repair and that it's the fuser unit that's shot. That would be easy to fix, except that they're on back-order and won't be available for a while. Sigh. I think my next printer will be an HP.November 14, 2006 - I have to give Brother Service credit. 1000 pages post-repair and my machine broke again. They're shipping me a new printer. This will be my second replacement unit...hopefully this unit will be more solid as my warranty runs out in April.November 25, 2006 - update - The replacement unit not only shifts the flap on envelopes, it puts creases all over them, rendering them completely unusable for any purpose. If there was a way to totally unwind this purchase, I would in a second. On the other hand, since design of this unit appears to have all the reliability of an alcoholic after a weekend on the town, I purchased the one year extended warranty.February 10,2007 - update - Well, the machine is now starting to make loud snapping sounds whenever the paper tray is filled up to the full line. It also jams and refuses to feed paper whenever that happens. The solution (so far) is to only fill the paper tray half-full.I really dislike this piece of junk...so much so that I bought HP for my new offices.May 13, 2008 - final update - After limping along in the old office for the last year, the Brother finally died (again). The big question is whether to take it to recycling yard, where they would gently take it apart and salvage the parts, or take it to the local car crusher and watch it receive what it deserves. Alas, my ecological side is coming through and I'll recycle it. Oh well, it would have made a great YouTube video...
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 just received the radio and I must say that it is not as good as I expected. My biggest let down is the reception - which is not as good as the little sony radio this was intended to replace. Overall quality is not great. Finally, there is no clip to allow it to be attached while I am walking with it, so it is hard to store/hold while moving.
Ordered this item along with a Brother MFC-8840D Multifunction laser printer on the same order. Received confirmation that the USB cable had shipped 4 days prior to and from a different location. A few days later, Laser printer arrived but cable still had not arrived. A few days later received an e-mail from Amazon stating that the US Postal service attempted delivery of said cable, but my address did not exist. They then cancelled the order and credited my account. At that time I purchased the cable locally. Service like this sometimes makes you wonder????
3 pieces of plastic for $30. Totally not worth it. These pieces barely hold two wires, not nearly big enough if you've got a coaxial and some component cables. The pieces are flimsy and cheap looking next to a nice flat screen TV. Just junk. Don't say you weren't warned.
Battery life is horrible! Formatting discs are a nuisance. Very disappointed!Beware before 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!
This product was supposed to be a gift for xmas and it came packaged in a large plastic ziploc bag. No instructions, no box. Worse -- no receipt or packing information! The product works okay, but it would've been nice to know that we were receiving something that came in "bulk packaging".
Do not be fooled. This product is for an I POD yes, but an I POD Touch WILL NOT set on the speakers like the picture shows. You have to hook it up with a cord. It does work yes, but I wanted it to set neatly on my office desk like the picture shows and it does not do that. You have a cord that attaches to the touch and you have to lay it on the desk also.
I got the unit to use on my Canon T2i DSLR, it fit nicely and the construction is fine as was the range but the sound is vary poor. The noise floor is high (it has a noticeable hiss) and the sound transmitted is two quiet as well as seeming muffled. I tried some high end headset and lapel mics with the transmitter and the sound was still bad. Now I just need to save $600 for a sennheiser.
they arrived broken. The back hinge is really thin and that is where they are broken. But the sound quality is a good as a pair of Sony headphones I have. I didn't bother to try to get them replaced. Just taped up the back and am using them.
It is unfortunate that the dimensions for this product were not given. It does NOT fit all Canon EOS cameras and certainly didn't fit mine. There was no invoice in the box when it arrived. I called the company (after much research to get a telephone number) to get info to return the lens and was promised a return sticker by mail. That was almost a month ago and I am still waiting.
I bought this camera as a point and shoot to carry in my pocket for pictures . After lenghty reading online, I had pretty much assumed it was given at this price point. I am constantly getting "motion" warnings and my pictures are often blurry. Where are all those "spectacular" pictures everybody is talking about? What's the good of a point and shoot that you can't simply pull out of your pocket and take a picture? There were smaller, slimmer and cheaper cameras I could have purchased at the time. I would NOT buy this camera again.My regular pictures are sometimes blurry but always grainy but pictures taken in self timed mode are always blurry.I was comparing the pictures to my old nikon 1500 and i swere that camera was much better and much stronger than this delicate waste.I feel so bad that i gave off my old camera to someone.that one was so nice.anyway i returned this back to circuit city and got canon sd1000.hope this one works better.
Side by side, they made the new B1 units cheap. After a month or two, the signal strength on the new one is getting weaker every day. Do not buy the D-Link DIR-655 Revision B1 hardware. I loved the old ones I bought 2 years ago, too bad they cut corners and turned a good "A" product to a junk "B". If you need to replace any old ones like I did, and you loved the old one, forget it, these new units are garbage.Update Jan 29,2012: D-Link = Dead Link, Extreme Pain. The "new" DIR-655 revision B died after ~4 months. Avoid.Update Jan 30,2012: Anyone else hitting ~30 Mps download limit on the DIR655? That was my download speed, consistant, sometimes 29 point something mps, sometimes up to 31 mps. The replacement router is hitting 53 to 55 Mps on speedtest.net, and has less dead spots. Avoid D-Link.
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!This was a complete waste of money. Yes, it picks up sound, but the feedback is horrible. I read so many reviews on the Azden WMS-PRO that were positive I decided to go for it. A day later it arrived and I excitedly began putting it to the test. Even in a quiet studio, the feedback hissing is unbearable to me. Perhaps my opinion of good quality sound differs from most or maybe my head's in the clouds with a ridiculous standard for quality, but how anyone can believe this is good quality baffles my mind.This has set me back, and screwed the timeline on a documentary I'm filming since I consider it unusable. I have shotgun microphones and an assortment of others, but I needed this for a few specific shots. Back to the drawing board...and the bank.Yes, the price should have been an indicator, but the reviews lured me in against my better judgement.If you are in doubt, let me be the voice of reason. Stay away from this particular model if feedback is a concern of yours.
When I plugged it into the key bored then the computer it did not work but at least I got my money bak.
Enjoyed my MicroPhoto until it just froze. Even after several hard resets will not do anything. The freeze problem seems to be a known issue. But Creative wants $25 just to look at it even though it is still under year warranty. I called and the recording said that since I hadn't bought the extended warranty, I would have to pay to talk to someone.
I placed my oreder at the beginning of December they ended up loosing the ipod in the mail and then cancelling my order without my permission. For some reason I got the ipod, 5 days after Christmas and all that amazon would do to compensate for all of their mistakes was to offer 10% off.slightly rediculous if you ask me...
I agree with the reviewer from Oklahoma, you can't see the time clearly unless you look at it straght on, a major pain in the morning when you are trying to figure how much time you really have before you get up :-). Otherwise its ok. I would look for other options.
These headphones don't quite produce the the bass quality I thought they would. Sound isn't great as compared to the more expensive models, but is ok for its cheap price. The headphones are also very flimsy. The plastic doesn't seem very durable to me.
I used Verbatim until they started making media in India, then I noticed an obvious increase in PI errors and failures with Nero DiscSpeed. I also do a data verification when I burn a disc.Everyone said to go to Taiyo Yuden, so I did.The first 200 boxes of these I got were great, very low PI errors and failures, no coasters. PI failure around 2-3. Then I bought another 200, they were both awful, very high rates of errors and failures, around 8-12. Then I got another box of 100, they were decent, failures around 5-6 sometimes the error rates were high enough that I'd throw away the disc after running a check on it, just using my own judgment. I got another 100 in the mail today and they are the worst I've seen yet, failures around 10-20. That's not good media, not even average media. That's worse than Verbatim from India, worse than TDK from Radio Shack.I don't know what brand I'm going to next; I just know experience has taught me, regardless what EVERYONE else says, this media is average at best, and highly overrated. After buying over 600 discs, I'm not sure how many coasters I've had that didn't verify, but the quality is very variable, very unpredictable. I should note - I've tried all of these on 2-3 different burners while doing this, the trend held regardless.
I have had this unit for 2 years and it is basically at it's minimum power output. For a long time it was fine, but then I didn't notice the kick so I turned it up, same thing...2 years later it's all the way up and barely putting out anything at all.
i recieved this item LATE after i paid for 1 to 3 day shipping , and it worked for 1 day !!! it has a glass type fuze in the charger part and it burned out , we replaced it following the directions and when we plugged it in it SMOKED AND SIZZALED , we of course REMOVED it immediatly removed it , replaced the FUZE AGAIN , and it wouldn't even turn on !!!
I have had very good luck with dlink 802.11b routers so I was sure the new di-624m would deliver. I was very wrong. Coverage is very poor. The router would not work out of the box and required new firmware which took hours with the help of the tech line. The routers firewall does not stealth the ports on the router and only reports them closed. After many talks with the dlink tech line they stated what I already had figured out, "The router is not set up to stealth ports only to report them active but closed." I was told to look forward to another firmware update in the future. Stay away from this product and check out Linksys.
I read the reviews and saw over 90% of the folks thought this TV was a 5 star and the ones that didn't hated it. I am one of the latter; this TV was a pain from the start. Received it plugged it in and the first thing I see is the message check fan #3 and in 5 mins the TV turned off. Samsung set up a repair but the Superbowl was coming so I thought I would notify Amazon. They were great and sent me a new TV and it arrived early and I still will get to see the Superbowl. The bad news is now I have to deal with the lousy picture on this set. Some HD programs look great but when you watch a movie either on TV/DVD/DSS unless it is a HD movie unlike the 400 DVD's that I own the picture isn't as good as the 20 yo TV that this one replaced. Dark scenes and scenes with any kind of smoke or fog looked like a really bad color by the numbers watercolor set. (I have seen some people refer to this as a halo effect but that description doesn't do it justice.)The service rep Samsung sent over had no idea how to fix this, unlike the warning you see in the discription of this item. The service guy just left saying it was everybody's fault but the TV's. So I would look elsewhere for a better brand of TV, you can still buy it here but, I don't recommend this set. Now I am going to press my luck and see if I can exchange this set for a better one.Feb. 11 2008 OK an update after reading several reports on this set it should be a great buy. So I am going to give Samsung one more chance. I just ordered the same set through Amazon and if it is the same then I will lower my rating to a 1 star but if it is how I hope it should be then I will give it a 4 star (only because I had to go thought all of this.)
I'm in college and have no choice but to use this printer to print out important projects. I work with Illustrator and InDesign, and though I resize the file image to a size far smaller than the huge matte paper that I must print with, the printer either consistently crops everything or makes the image smaller than I specified. This cost me many sheets of expensive matte paper, and probably half of the school's ink supply, just trying to GET IT RIGHT.The one time that I succeeded in configuring everything correctly, which took far more time, sweat and tears than a simple printer should deserve, the print quality was horrible. There were rows of thin white lines going across the image. I hope after I leave school that I will never see this printer again.
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.
this product stopped working after 3 days,contacted seller told me to send it back to the factory that cost 16.00 for shipping both ways,seller did nothing with regard to giving me any money back would not buy from them again,they did not do the right thing pr siegel
First day, picture went out, service had to replace the entire screen!Samsung LNT4053H 40" LCD HDTV
I had the same issue as others - only left channel comes out, and it looks like the male connectors can't go in all the way, and that may be related. for the cost it's not worth bothering to return
This battery never charged; even after mover 16 hours trying to charge it. Do not waste your money on this product.
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.
I bought this battery for our trip to Israel. It would not fully charge. I used it on our 2nd day. I showed 122 min, but stopped working after using it for less than 30 min. I was lucky to have the other battery charged. I could not trust this battery and did not use it for the rest of the trip. I would like a replacement or my money back.
I have been trying to get a replacement from BlueProton for this product that didn't work for the past 6 weeks and have not been sucessful. I am not impressed with the service or this product
the ipod i bought literally doesnt work. if you press skip it continues to shuffle non stop. Very dissatsified with this "refurbished" product. Will not buy another refurbushid product
The unit did not function out of the box. Customer service was awful. I sent 3 emails and they sent one form letter. Save your money and shop at a store that understands quality and customer service.
I purchased two of these to use in my car and on the road to hook my MP3 player into a car stereo. They are of a very poor quality and make static whenever the cable is moved in any way. Cable move a lot in portable installation in moving vehicles. Thus, I'm throwing both away as they aren't useful. If you were connecting two components that didn't move at all, this might be an OK cable, but personally, I would invest in a higher quality product.
More than 60% of these discs fail when attempting to write them. I'll never buy Sony CD rom discs again. This is not worth the money and the brand name is misleading.
This is a cheaply made item and the CD player stopped working shortly after I got it. I would recomend something different.
I only used this to play CD's. The sound seemed reasonable to me. After about two years of light use it will no longer play CD's.
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.....
My wife bought this at the airport, thinking that it's size and "Noise cancellation" is a good purchase. She didn't like it and I tried it on my next trip.1 The so-called "remote" is bulky. The wire running from it to the music player is way too short. I had to hold it in my hand. I have full size Noise cancelling earphones that fold up which works far superior on a plane.2 The sound is tinny and very low volume. Noise cancellation is at a minimum if at all effective.3 I lost the soft in ear part of one earbud, which falls off often. I called COBY and was told that they don't sell a replacement part and that I might be able to find a suitable paert at "Radio Shack" or some other electronics store.4 Very poor support from COBY!
I get lots of smear and ghosting with this cable. Returning it. This is the second cable I've bought off Amazon and both of them sucked (different brands). Guess I'll stick with the local brick-and-mortar stores. They're less likely to sell garbage if they have to look you in the eye.
I purchased an Olympus camera which broke after one weeks use and can't return the accessories purchased with the camera because they were opened.Duh. You have to open them to use them! So I have accessories and no camera.
I've used the unit 2 times and now the probe has shorted out. On the company website it says the probe has either melted or has been severely pinched or immersed in water. MELTED????? What the hell gives? Save yourself the trouble of having to send back the probe and get new ones! The cost of a new probe after the 90 day limited warranty is $12.00 or $17.00 for "The NEW high heat probe wire is rated for 570 degrees to reduce accidental wire burn outs." WHAT A NOVEL CONCEPT! The standard wire is rated for use to 410 degrees. I feel the high heat wire should be the standard and the wire probe should be more robust so as to not short out by the mere presence of water which you will need to clean the probe. The accuracy of the temperature is not spot on and you will need to adjust your cooking to compensate. That and the inconvenient on off switch makes this a one star product for me.
Maybe I got the earlier version mentioned in some of these reviews (off ebay, package looked like the picture here) but I found them very disappointing, tinny horrible sound compared to other earphones I have used especially Koss PortaPro which is GREAT. This one has no bass, and extremely uncomfortable and poorly fitting -- the soft foam earpiece has something hard in the middle, doesn't keep shape or stay in. I'm glad it was only a few dollars otherwise I would have felt ripped off and tried to return them.... I guess you do get what you pay for in earphones....
My Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock has never worked right. Paper won't feed, tons of paper jams, says low ink when it's a brand new cartridge. I think I've printed two pictures on it that came out right or did not end in my wanting to throw it out the window...Overall, poor product and it's my fault for waiting past the warranty period to return. I'll never buy Kodak again.
The keyboard's design is beautiful; it's lightweight, the key locations are well thought-out, and the built-in wrist rest is nicely positioned and comfortable. However, the keys themselves are much too firm! Using this keyboard actually made my wrists hurt *more*. I had to switch back to my cheap $10 standard white keyboard.
I actually ended up throwing this POS out. Poor Quality, wouldnt stay on, Awful Awful Buy.
This might be a great printer, I wouldn't know. It's 2007 and this thing's not Mac compatible, a fact that is very hard to determine from the product description and the box. There is a Windows Vista logo, but that's it. I buy tons of Canon products, they are uniformly compatible with all systems.I've gone to the Canon site, and researched several message boards--this puppy don't work with Apple. Time to box it back up....grrrr
That retractable cord is just phenomenal. Unfortunately it's connected to this garbage Kensington mouse. After a few hours of use the optical hardware started flickering, and eventually it just shut off. I can still make it light up once in a while, but never long enough to use it to navigate Kensington's website and tell them to get their act together. If yours isn't broken yet, then congrats for now. At least in a pinch I can still use the cord retractor on mine to make a Batman-esque escape. Right idea, wrong mouse/company.
This Palm is so out dated, but the stylus pack was what I needed back then.
The only reason to use the words "Wireless LAN ready" is to fool people into thinking it is, only to find out after buying it that it is not and you have to purchase a $70 adapter for wireless to work.
I spent several days researching which brand of KVM to purchase and decided to go with Belkin. I already had a two port KVM which worked fine. The new 4 port was delivered and I installed it. I could not get it to work so I called Belkin tech support. They are closed on weekends so I called them back on Monday. They said send it back and also informed me that I have to pay for shipping. They sent me a bad KVM and they want me to pay to ship back their defective KVM. I would never buy another Belkin product after this....!
...I too am being denied my...rebate because the company claims not to have received the original UPC code with my rebate submission. I did send this in (you can see that it was cut off the card) but I can't prove a negative. To make this worse, I had actually read and considered this reviewer's warning before purchasing the LexarMedia JumpDrive, so I was very careful to be sure I included the original UPC code. Is this happening to others, as well, I wonder? Otherwise, the product is wonderful and works totally as advertised but, for this reason alone, I could not recommend its purchase.
Length:: 0:52 MinsKnuKonceptz purchased three (DB Link, Pyle, Raptor) of the top ranking 12 gauge speaker wire products listed on Amazon. We measured size of the conductor and length of the cable. Of the 3 tested, none of the cables were true 12 gauge and the Raptor product was by far the worse offender. The true American Wire Gauge rating for the Raptor wire is actually 15 gauge (cable is 0.12mm strand x 175 per conductor) This should either be 0.15mm strand x 189 or 0.12mm x 294 strands to reach an American Wire Gauge 12 gauge standard (3.309mm^2 for stranded wire). Furthermore our 50' spool was only 45' as shown in the video! Looking over other reviewer comments, this was not an isolated incident.Those commenting "well its cheap and it works", well you are getting shorted 10% of your purchase so its really NOT THAT cheap in comparison to other models! Regardless if you only wanted 40' you are paying for something you did not get! Using the current retail price and divide by 45 we get $0.39/ft! That is not a good deal for 15 gauge CCA speaker wire even keeping in mind that is a delivered price.(assuming you buy $25 worth)Product details as of 12/7/2011 state Oxygen Free Copper and has a listed weight of 1.6 pounds. 50' of copper 12 gauge wire weighs 3 pounds, that is a fact. The Raptor S12-50 is Copper Clad Aluminum. You can also see this by looking at the cross sectional images supplied, the inside is silver (Aluminum) the outside it copper color (copper clad). Our purchased roll had one side bare copper clad, the other was tinned copper clad aluminum(copper/silver in appearance when side by side) and did not match the main Amazon product photo.We rate this item 1 star because it delivered nothing that was claimed.
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.
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.
I've had this printer for over a year. Under OS 9 it was indeed fast, but with different versions of OS X the Samsung's performance is disappointing at best.In terms of speed, I have not experienced 17 ppm. Often I get a performance of about 2 ppm. They had an older driver that worked better, but I have not been able to find it anymore. A visit to Samsung's website reveals they have no Mac drivers listed at all. Based on my experience with this product, my next printer will not be a Samsung. As a matter of fact, I'm not likely to purchase anything with Samsung's name now.I'm giving it 2 stars because it was very cheap, and even though it's painfully slow it does work 90% of the time, so it is not a total waste.UPDATE (03/25/2008):First, it's interesting that people have not find this useful. The fact remains that support for OS X is awful.After doing a clean installation of Leopard I did not like the printer's performance once again.As mentioned, Samsung does not have the OS X drivers in their US website. Fortunately they do have them in their Australian site. I found their old driver there, and I'm currently using version 1.1 instead of 1.5. They are also identified as "ML-1710" and "Samsung SPL 2.5" respectively, under the Print & Fax System Preferences.So far the older driver has improved printing speed significantly. Hopefully this will be useful to one or two more people :-)
I recently bought a Safe@Office 500 for our small office. The appliance itself is very nice, throughput is decent. The issue pops up when you subscribe to antivirus and support. The division of checkpoint that handles this is Safaware. Their website is currently broken so you can't register (11/4/06). This of course does not stop them from getting you to buy subscriptions through the appliance... unfortunately you can't use them. There is chat help on the sofaware website but you can't use it if you are not signed in which of course you can't do. No support numbers are listed in any of the documentation. It took three calls to Checkpoint to get a number. The tech answered "hello"... no company name. I could barely hear him... he blamed it on a VOIP connection to India.Most of what we were able to figure out we did on our own, a waste of two business days. We still cannot figure out how to subscribe to or use the antispam features. Getting the right ports open for Quickbooks was not easy. The wireless and wired are on a different range of IP addresses, so you will not see any peer to peer networking without mapping the directories.Great little appliance, terrible support.
One day mine just quit...wouldn't turn on at all. Of course, it's out of it (very short) warranty period. When I went on Creative Labs own website I found post after post from owners saying the same thing happened to theirs. None of the suggested "fixes" work. I spent a lot of money for a player that's now useless. Google "My Zen Xtra won't turn on" and see how many comments and threads there are. I wouldn't buy one of these again for any money.
If I were buying this item strictly for the radio, I'd be very satisfied. However, I bought it with the idea of playing CDs in my kitchen while I cook. An excellent idea - if the CD player actually worked! We also tried all of the suggestions in the manual to no avail. It rarely works; I'm very disappointed.
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.
This adapter would not connect any working PS/2 keyboard to the USB port on either of the two PCs I needed to connect. Very unsatisfactory.I solved my problem with a different (keyboard & mouse) adapter.
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.
I really liked the features of this unit. I use it to power some speakers in my back yard, and I feed it either with an iPod or an Airport Express so I can wireless send music from my laptop to the speakers in the back yard. The auto-off feature meant I could have the Amp in my garage and whenever the music stopped, it would turn off and I wouldn't have to worry about leaving it running. Seemed like a great solution.And it was. For about 18 months, when one day, it just stopped working. Lights come on as normal, looks functional, just doesn't make any sound through either speaker.To check things out, I hooked up my old trusty Carver m100t amp (that's almost 30 years old now) and my speakers, the ipod, the Airport Express worked fine.So you may be thinking, it's only $99. I can buy another one when it breaks. After all, it will probably cost over $100 to get it fixed.But it's an amp. I shouldn't break. It should just keep working. There aren't enough parts to go wrong. Yet somehow, this one just died on its own. Kind of typical of the made in China stuff we keep seeing that only lasts 1-2 years.Very disappointed.(Oh, and when I bought it, it cost almost twice as much. So I'm extra disappointed with the failure.)
I have read all 181 reviews and decided that half the reviewers did not get the model that I did.Or else they wrote their review too soon.I bought mine in June 2006. It failed before the store warranty ran out. One down. The replacement lasted a month or two before it hung and wouldn't boot. Two down. Sandisk honored their 1 year warranty with a prompt free RMA. That one also failed. Three down. They replaced it with both a m230 AND a 2GB c150. The c150 hung after about 2 weeks. Four down. I have been using the m230 for two weeks now and hope it lasts until the c150 replacement arrives. I have gotten quite good at the RMA game and intend to keep playing it either until my warranty runs out or I get one of those that other people rave about.I don't think I'll buy another SanDisk - unless it is free and has a lifetime warranty.I suggest that everyone with a failed m230 to exercise thier warranty rights. Sandisk needs to know the true reliability of their products.
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 had a bad experience with this camera. The mini dv "tape" got stuck in the camcorder and would not eject rendering it useless and too expensive to repair. I also found it cumbersome and extremely difficult to use with my Mac. I just purchased a Flip Mino HD which is much better suited to my needs...
I bought the card so my son could run several of his newergames. Th instructions were less than complete and gave theimpression a monkey could install the thing without giving it a second thought. After following the 5 steps in the little booklet that accompanied the board, I was horrified to find the machine now ran much slower and took 3 times as long to boot up.I called tech support at 3DFX and waited 37 minutes to talk to a young woman who was clueless. She told me the registry was corrupted during the installation process. She emailed me a set of 44 steps to edit the system registry. I explained it really seemed the board was defective and that was why it was so slow. It seemed the CPU on the PC was now having to do its normal processing and also doing the rendering of the graphics. She said no and I spend the next 90 minutes completing the 44 steps. This was a waste of time. I called back and waited 87 minutes for a young man to answer. He had me move the DVD card to a new PCI slot and download new drivers for the motherboard. He assured me this was the problem. He was wrong.Amazon is sending a replacement board and hopefully this will correct the problem. The board has not been what it was cracked up to be and the &quot;Service&quot; from 3DFX was/is terrible. Once they have your money, they do not appear to care about providing any level of acceptable service to the customer.I would not recommend the board or the company that makes it. There are plenty of 3D boards out there. Check into the others before putting your hard earned money down on this turkey. END
looks good but the feeling of each key is not good. Especially space key is not easy to punch. And the sound of space key is pretty loud.It has so many functions itself but actually the feeling of key is most important than any other function. I cannot imagine a car which its stereo is fabulous but driving quality is bad.
Bought one of these *&^%$ harddrive lasted less that a year,stored some pictures on it, did not use it more than 1/2 hr. When i tried to use it, it failed. Talked to the support and was told its shot. never buy maxtor againFred FriedrichCT
I bought a Koss 5 disc progressive scan home theater system for Christmas last year. I should have known when the one I brought home didn't work, that I was making a big mistake. The machine had trouble reading discs (as did the first one I purchased). It then worked for a while. Long enough to expire the warranty. It has now been exactly 10 months since I bought it and it will not even power up. Do not be seduced by a great price on a product that "looks" good. Koss is a horrible brand and I've had nothing but problems since the day I bought it. I should have just gotten my money back when I could instead of hoping it would turn out to be a great deal. I could have just mailed them a check for $150. I've got nobody to blame but myself. Consider yourself warned.
There are already quite a few negative reviews on this router but just in case you are still considering buying it, here's one more. This router simply doesn't work. I'm on a second one after returning the first completely inoperable one. This second one is just as frustrating and is a waste of space. I am constantly resetting it in hopes of it magically working. Sometimes it works for 15 seconds (long enough to load one page) and when I try to go to the next page, it is already dead again. Arrgh. If I had to choose between the old days with dial up on AOL vs. using this router and completely unreliable access, I'd go for AOL (with all of its re-dials and disconnects). Please avoid this product. Finally, even if the price were reduced by 75%, it still would not be a good buy!
I have owned this DVD-r for less than a year. The remote lacks enough power to even change channels from across the room, let alone make simple selections for my grandson on his Thomas video.Last month, there was an odd issue with the door of the DVD refusing to open. Then it refused to record after it had been programmed. I thought it was operator error, but now it refuses to acknoledge that a DVD is in the drive.I have nothing but problems with this DVD-r from day one, and it is now a useless paperweight.Don't waste your hard earned cash on Samsung's excuse for a DVDr!
First off, I own the Logitech M570 wireless track ball and love it. I thought I'd give this one a try to see if I liked it as well.This track ball is horrible.The ball does not roll smoothly, and it feels like the degree of friction is different depending on the direction you try to roll it. It is impossible to move the mouse just a couple pixels because, to start the ball moving, you must apply an excessive amount of force to jar it into motion because the ball has too much resistance when at rest. The tracking motion lacks sufficient acceleration and it isn't configurable (on OS X -- I don't know about Windows), so you must turn the tracking speed way up if you hope to get the pointer from one side of the screen to the other in anything close to a single motion, which just compounds all of the friction-related problems.When I place my hand on the mouse in the most natural way, the movement direction of the pointer on the screen seems to be rotated about 60 degrees from what I'd expect, so I find myself trying to turn the trackball at an angle that it wasn't intended to be. Regardless of how it turn it, the distance and angle between the thumb button and ball is terribly awkward, and my hand practically goes into a spasm, when I try to perform a drag operation. Obviously, switching the main buttons is no help. Hitting any button with my fourth finger feels awkward. To use the scroll wheel, you must totally reposition your hand, but that hardly matters, because there is no good position for your hand anyway.On the plus side, it seems sturdy and came with name-brand batteries.
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.
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 bought this a couple of years back, it worked well at first but the battery has now 'bit the dust' it works well when plugged in just doesn't retain a charge
Initally got a defective product, needed a LAser cartridge ASAP, they wanted me to return before another one was to be sent. I told them if this was a long process I would order another one, they said not a long process. Took 2 weeks, then after using new cartride a couple of weeks, it no longer works.I will not use this vendor again, a waste of time and $$
This is the worst thing Ive ever puchased. Don't go for that, it's simply didn't work. 16$ Monster is far better than this one.
I think this kit is not for the installation because it doesn't have bracelets ,i doesn't look like the stock one .i sent it backGet this one "Metra 99-3002 Dash Kit For GM Truck And Van 95-05"It is perfect fit on 2001 Chevy suburban.
I normally don't pay much attention to negative reviews, but I wish I had on this one. On my laptop folks I speak to complain of dropouts, and I hear an awful squeeling sound when speaking at times. I can't figure out what is causing it (angle / tension etc) and so am returning this.
Ordereded portable speakers for my wife's ipod.Upon opening we found the item broken.It would cost me as much to return item. As it cost.Complete waste of money & time.Joe Phelan
Hace had this for a couple of years now. It is ok and does its job. Often goes to the setup screen which is apain to get out of when you want to watch a DVD. Buy if cheap enough but look around as this unit is nothing special.
The price is very reasonable but the workmanship is not very good. The base has a couple of quite visible holes in the iron like material. The worst problem is that the piece where the lampshade is screwed in is so badly off center that the lamp shade cannot help but being tilted, this is very evident.
Dry tip, ineffective. I figured it would have had to have some kind of wet solution inside it to wash smudges. All this thing does is smear the dry black gunk that comprises the polishing tip. I got no benefit out of this item whatsoever.
If you haven't taken out insurance for this model, do so ...now.The TV has served me well, gaming is nice, picture quality is ok (you'll need to fiddle with the settings through), sound is average...Very little Bass.Then the annoying things.1. When you hit the button to change sources you are taken through loads of options that are not active. For the life of me I can't understand why I need to see the DTV source and the TV source. It should only show you the sources connected to the TV but this set has a mind of its own.2. Power Up. There's an annoying white/blueish light that comes on at the bottom of the unit. Its very distracting and has not aesthetic appeal whatsoever. In face it looks as if the light from the LCD crystals are leaking through a fault.3. From the time you press the power on button to the time you actually get a picture, you could make a cup of tea. Heaven forbid that you accidentally hit power off in the middle of some interesting news story...by the time the TV boots up again, the story is over.4. Remote layout. For some reason Samsung have decided that you will always access its proprietary buttons. Why they couldnt hide the sync buttons is a mystery to me. They only work if you have a samsung dvd player.5. Game Mode. This does nothing to improve the picture, sound or look and feel of the games.6. Movie mode. Someone should tell Samsung that Movies are no longer recoreded in Sepia. Its just horrible.Even though its good for the money, once you had it in my home there were just too many things I was not happy with.Then after all that the damn thing died on me!When I turn the power on, I can hear the customary click and instead of the expected secondary click and picture...it just keeps clicking and turning itself off. I checked online forums and it appears to be a problem with samsung TV's. There's a class action lawsuit in America since the problem only
I have bought hundreds of things from Amazon and have been very satisfied. This item is the exception. It simply does not work well inbright daylight or at night. The lights never lit for night. It is my 2011 worse buy.
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.
Mac users: be careful before buying this product! After installing the software on my Mac (OS 10.4), and after spending much time with Logitech tech support, I was told that the software is not compatible with Mac OS 10. The device will perform basic functions only.
Very disappointed in this product. For this amount of money I would expect it to work much better. Voice recognition of library contents is only about 10% effective. Frequently need to reset the unit as it seems to get confused easily when you have to repeat attempts to record an item. I would not recommend this product. Paper and pen work much better for making a grocery list.
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?
The radio speaker is so bad that I can not make out the songs. Also, when you turn on the radio the time disappears. You will be late for everything.Not worth buying at all!!!
This product does not work well with my printer. the printer will show no remaining ink left for black or color but they are full, also after printing no more than 10 pages the printer reported that it was out of ink, and I had to replace the cartridge but the ink cartridge is still full. With the new cartridge the printers is working fine, Your refurbish Cartridge does not work, stick with new.
The unit I purchased stopped recording and playing tapes about 1 month after the very short 90 warrenty ran out,, buyer beware. I only recorded and played the unit once a week, so it wasn't over used, cleaning tape didn't help.
The drive quit working after about 6 months, and I only used it about 3 or 4 times, if that. Also, when it did work, It copied very slowly. Now when I connect it to a PC I get "Drive will not start", and it doesn't show up in my computer. It was a great idea, and the 5 gigs is nice, but if it doesn't work then what good is it? I am sticking with flash memory drives after this experience.
If you're using Windows 7 on a modern PC, don't bother. It won't be recognized and will just drive you nuts.
The player works ok if you never ever want to skip the previews. If you love watching all the adds that come with disks and do not mind waiting 15 min or so to start the movie buy this player. Actually most samsung players are like this. They generate nice video output. But they make it almost impossible to skip the previews. I hate being forced to watch all the previews so it drives me up the wall. They disable the ff and skip button along with all the menu options. Ie they are a good licensee and not a company for me.
Notice the price? Remember hearing somewhere that "you get what you pay for?"Well, it was never truer than with these nasty little pieces of Third World junk.The noise cancelling is barely noticeable and the sound quality is nasty and tinny.The Apple earbuds that came with my iPod blow these things out of the water on overall quality and bass response.Save your money for something better. Move along. Nothing to see here.
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 was duly impressed by this camera for the first 6 months I owned it. Now that it has been in use for a little more than 1 year, I have become completely flustered.At first, it wouldn't always power on...but after a couple of tries, I could always fire it up. Now, after owning for about a year, the camera is completely dead. It will not power up in any camera mode, does not respond to reset, and will not function when plugged in.It appears mine is a lemon, given the majority of great reviews. We'll see how the service center treats me. The warranty is short, so fixing it is gonna be on my tab.Good luck with yours
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
This unit has only a two line LED dislplay. One of the lines is constantly displaying the current folder number, track number, and time, leaving only one line for navigation and displaying artist, album, and track. Navigating the folders is very clumsy and the limited characters per line can make finding a track by name difficult. The scrolling of the ID3 info on the one line is slow and hard to read at times. This unit also has trouble reading several types of CDRs. It was able to read Kodak Golds fine, but the blue Imation CDRs were unreadable by the MP3 player, but could be read fine by a PC. Overall I suggest finding a unit with a larger LCD display and better capabilities of reading all brands of CDRs. The one positive I find about this unit is the included extras. An AC adapter, a DC car adapter, a cassette adapter, and headphones.
My sister gave me a Griffin iTrip for a birthday present this summer. I was extremely excited to be able to use my iPod Mini in my car, and I found it worked perfectly for the first few months. Then in August, I went on cross country trip and began to have major static problems in many of the places I traveled. Even worse than that, I would pick up other people's iPods all over the place, which is very annoying when you are in the middle of a really good song. I followed the instructions and changed the station setting several times, but have never been able to get it to work as well as it did the first few months.Luckily, I have a car that has a tape player (remember making mixed tapes for people LOL), and my friend at work gave me one those tapes you can plug into the headphone jack and it will play through your stereo. It works perfectly. Yea, the cord stinks, but I never have to worry about it not working or any static. When I buy my next iPod I hope this technology is more advanced.
I purchased the earlier version in this series from Amazon about a year ago, and just recently, with less than 100 play-hours, it became erratic and died. Based on Amazon-listed reviews of this and other Toshiba products and my personal experiences, Toshiba's product and service quality seems to have gone way down in recent years. I cannot recommend this DVD player or the manufacturer.
I purchased this product because of its compact design which is perfect for my travelling job. It worked wonderfully in the beginning, but it started acting crazy after a couple of months. It double clicked on its own when I clicked only once (which is annoying when everything you click pops open). Then it started to lose the optical signal and then it just died.Luckily, it was still under warranty, so I got my replacement. However within 8 months, it broke down again (having the same problem). So I contacted Targus again. But this time they would not replace it because they only replace during the 1 year warranty of the original purchase. It's not like I abused it. I took good care of it. It sucks that Targus will not stand behind their product 100%.Don't purchase this if you don't want to shell out more money to replace every couple of months.
Yamaha clearly indicated on the box this drive runs under Win95/98/ME/NT/2000 and the SUPPLIED SOFTWARE RUNS UNDER NT. However the included packet writing software Nero InCD does not support NT 4.0. The Yamaha tech support was not helpful and said it was Nero's problem.It IS Yamaha's problem. Do NOT pretend the SUPPLIED SOFTWARE runs under NT when it does not, at least now.
The device looks great, quit impressive, worked ok first 3 or 4 days, user learning curve; turn the device on won't stay on, hook up to computer, device turns on, but the the hard disk continues to search and search, can't find operating system or something, let battery charge, disconnect, try to turn it on, disk runs, disk searches shuts down. Call Zune support, their conclusion battery not charged,(operater error) charge again, still not working, call again support, same response; operator error, charge battery. Still not working and so far Microsoft Zune Support will not replace or repair this wonderful device. Also any movie compression software is a mystery. Not very pleased!
I have found this antenna of very little help at all with HD radio signals on my Sangean HDT-1X. The amplifier does absoulutely nothing. As is the case with most amplified antennas. The noise created by the amp somtimes causes interference. I am an experienced tech who does install low voltage system for a living and have done so since 1980. I have this up high in attic and I get pretty good reception I do not get the vast majority of NYC HD stations. I do live a good distance away from NYC in NJ approx. 60 miles. Depending on the area you live and distance from towers I would say to take that into consideration, and if possible go to an outdoor if possible which will give the best reception. The key as with any antenna is height, and good quality cable use RG6 or better.
I still own and use an original MS Natural keyboard from 1995. That keyboard's been through hell and is really showing its age in the form of lots of friction and loud keys.I bought the newer MS Natural 4000 a year or two ago at the local retailer for $40. Compared to my old keyboard it was immediately apparent that they had really engineered the thing down to the thinnest, lightest materials possible. The keys are reasonably quiet. I felt like it needed more tilt and angle to the keys, but otherwise was a reasonable keyboard. I do wish they had kept the editing keys and dispensed with the num pad altogether so that the keyboard wouldn't take up so much desk space.Then the enter key stopped working. I took it apart and could find nothing wrong, even looking at the traces on the flex circuit under a low-power microscope. I simply could not find the break, but there definitely was one in the flex circuit because all the other keys worked.For its price, it was okay, while it lasted. This time I'm spending more on the leading (and most expensive) competitor hoping to get better quality.
I got a 3ft cable in a 5ft bag so i went to wallieworld to get one i can use.
I like the design, the colors but the the quality is bad. Within a few hours of use the stitching started coming apart. Would not recommend, belkin makes a similar product (without the button) and it is 10x as durable... The quality on this product is not worth the cost...
I've had this product for almost a year. It works decent enough for more temporary use. The sound quality is in/out. Every time I go under a set of stop lights it would buzz, lots of interference (I live in the country so it wasn't too much of an inconvenience for me but if you live in a more urban place this probably isn't the product for you). You can't listen to music if your phone/ipod/mp3 player is also charging (MAJOR interference). The cord is also very short. My charging port is down on the other side near passenger foot space instead of in the middle on the console. I had to plug my phone or ipod in and leave it on the floor most of the time which meant I also couldn't change any songs. If you're looking for a cheap product that provides so-so quality that won't get used ALL the time, this is decent enough. If you're looking for something that you will use every time you're in the car, keep looking.
I purchased 3 of these players b4 xmas for my kids on the recomendation of the worker at walmart(big mistake,I know).All 3 of them have had major problems.I am so pissed about these players that I am writing my first product review ever.Player 1 had a firmware crash on day 1 (Christmas)!It went into recovery mode and couldn'nt get out of it.Luckily I was just within the time limit to take it back to walmart for a refund.I wish I had just taken them all back.Less than a month later, the on/off button on player 2 pops off and won't go back on.So now my daughter gets to turn it on and off with a pen tip. Now this morning,35 days after opening, my other daughter tells me her players firmware crashed(player 3)!Again,can't get it out of recovery mode. I search the web and find a link in a forum about mp3 players.It took me to a recovery tool from creative for this problem.I run the program,and it gets the player working again but there was an error on their site so the program wouldn't complete! Now when you turn it on it has to rebuild the library every time.Custom settings reset every time. What a pain! As you can tell I do not like this product. These are just the major problems.If you are buying this product to save a few bucks over the competition, you should also know that the headphones that come with this player are horrible.You will spend another $30+ for a decent set. I replaced player 1 that I took back to walmart with a sony walkman that I ordered on amazon.Oh my God,the difference in quality was amazing!From the look,feel,and above all the sound,sony really came through.The screen is bigger,the headphones sound great and the buttons are sturdy and easy to use,and it wasn't much more money!In closing, don't make the same mistake as I did.Educate yourself on what is available b4 buying.
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.
It did not work. I even tried it with different keyboards I took it down to the computer store and asked what I was doing wrong they tried it and nothing. It just didn't work. By the time I ship it back I have lost money so I still have it. They are worthless!
This is my 3rd pair of Sony headphones, I have always been a fan of Sony, I've had the MDR V150 & the MDR V6 and loved them. But . . . there's hardly no bass response with these XD100's. They fit comfortably and mids & highs sound nice but NO BASS. I'm very disappointed with these headphones and considering trying a new manufacturer.
I don't think I'd be as frustrated if I hadn't paid $50+ for a peace of metal and plastic. My main compliant is that even though they claim this is adjustable, you can only adjust and then re-lock the height. As far as I can tell, you cannot lock down the tilt angle. I am at a corner desk and for my set up I my feet are a tad bit high on the the foot rest and so I have to flex my feet and even my core to not push the top down. Therefore, I find myself often not even using this $50 piece of plastic.With that being said. I can see how this would probably work for some people, especially if they have a really deep desk with tons of leg space. I do love the wide, non-skid surface.**Update: December 4, 2012**The foot rest has now cracked right down the middle. Its still usable, but the 4 inch crack makes it feel even more unstable.
Don't waste your money on these headphones as a noise canceling device! They don't do the job, really poor nioise canceling power. The size of the muffle is too small so it doesn't cover your ears, it's not so big as it looks from the pictures. If you need just a regular set of headphones then yes they do have somewhat of a nice design, but as far as you turn the noise canceling option on it actually makes the noise even bigger in your ears, especially the speach. So just try something else ;)
Considering that 8x22 binoculars cost $20-$30 you are paying $70 for a digital camera. That's about what you get. A good deal of light is required and the 640x480 is not enough resolution for serious pictures. Unlike other USB cameras, the software provided must be used to download pictures. The PhotoExpress software that ships with the binocularss is very good. For $100 the technology just isn't quite there yet.
I purchased this receiver as a replacement. I recently upgraded the wiring in my house so that I would have the capability to watch Directv from other rooms. Anyway, the manual for this device indicates that you can use an RF remote with it. The on-screen guide for this device indicates that you can use an RF remote with it and that there is a place in the back to plug in the remote antenna that was (NOT) supplied with the device. I have been trying to get clarification from RCA support on this issue. Either they do not read the messages or they do not comprehend English. The four messages that I have sent them have generated responses for everything except an answer to my question. If you plan to use this receiver with the supplied remote and don't ever plan to expand your use then you can consider this, but don't use this receiver for anything beyond standard use (and don't count on assistance from RCA support).
This is the second ASA 5505 I have had die on me. The first one powered on once and then promptly died. I returned it and I purchased the second one from Amazon new and it lasted about 7 months in an air conditioned room with UPS then suddenly will not power on. It is not a simple power supply failure, I tried replacing that. The external power supply quietly beeps when you plug it into the unit. Cisco only provides a 90 day warranty so you either buy support or you WILL be burned. Buyer be warned!!!!!
I just received the Midland XT511 Two-Way Emergency Crank Radio. &lt;&lt;FIRST IMPRESSIONS>> As always Amazon shipped the unit quickly, the packaging arrived in excellent condition with all of the included accessories. The radio itself is well designed, easy to read display and the switches and related symbology provide a good user interface. The radio is packed with features for the price and probably within that aspect lies the problem. &lt;&lt;FUNCTIONALITY>> I opened the package, read thru the directions, then installed the re-chargeable battery pack and turned it on. AM and FM worked fine, the small speaker provides clean but tinny sound, and the NOAA weather channels came in loud and clear. The flashlight is bright and the clock/alarm features work well. Now, the one thing that sets this radio apart from so many "Emergency" radios is the 2-way function, but that's where this radio falls short. The transmitting capability in the 2-way radio didn't work, not with the included hand mic,(Which feels extremely cheap) nor thru the mic embedded in the face. The receiving capability was excellent, but no TX! I have all the functions of this radio in separate pieces of electronics, what I wanted was a easy to carry, easy to use multipurpose tool, sadly to satisfy the low price, sub-standard parts are used and the result is sometimes you get one that doesn't work.
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.
Well where do I start they don't fit well I am constantly adjusting them to keep them on my head, since KOSS has a lifetime warranty I had to replace them twice that is three headphones within a year. I lost sound in the right one on the first purchase then the left one, then the plug went.Not sure if they just gave me a refurbished headphone when I replace it the 2nd and 3rd time. Save yourself the headache try another headphone. I don't know what is going on with the quality of products but I have had headphones for my other players in the past that worked great. I guess I will keep looking.
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.
The mouse immediately paired up with my Zoom 4312 Bluetooth PC Card, but if turned off or after it goes to sleep it is almost impossible to get talking/working again. Repairing is the only thing that seems to work.I updated to the latest Zoom drivers (Toshiba BT stack) and also tried the built-in Microsoft XP bluetooth stack and BlueSoleil stack. All have the same problem.If you search the Logitech knowledgebase you will see a lot of people having these issues and the responses from Logitech support have been no help.
Amazon shows this as a case with more features than it actually has. The product is just a thin case with no space for power cords, or extra battery, or even CD or DVD. The site makes it look like the case is bigger too -- this is a SMALL case. I also found that there is no price difference between this case on Amazon and the same one at Comp USA. Better off going to Comp USA, seeing the cases for yourself, and making the right decisions. Also note, Amazon has told me they may not refund the mailing cost for the return because, in their eyes, the return was triggered by my not liking the product versus them not properly describing it.
These headphones were defective and I had to return them. For the 10 minutes they worked, they sounded great.
I thought all the nay-sayers were wrong - I called Linksys, followed the setup CD, looked great, except for one thing - it didn't work. Musicmatch wouldn't work at all, even through the PC speakers. Rhapsody, when switched to the music bridge, continued to stream through the PC speakers but with no controls.Wasted an afternoon - sending back.
I had similar products of these FM transmitters from 5 years ago. It was filled with static back then. I thought the technology surely would have improved since 5 years ago but I was disappointed once again. My suggestion, spend your money on other accessories.
"Frank" from customer support kept me on the phone for 45 minutes while he wrote up a "ticket" to replace this printer for me after it developed a phantom paper jam. Apparently, my role as the customer is to wait while Frank takes one hour of my time having me plug the computer in and out of the wall and then waiting while he writes up a "ticket" and puts me on hold. "Frank" tells me that I will get a new computer and then puts me on hold for ten minutes. HP chat online refused to help and told me that On Hold Frank was the only option!!! "Frank", please, this printer is not worth one hour of my time on hold. I threw this machine into the garbage and ordered a new laser printer from another company.Not recommended for hardware or support.
Item took twice as long as stated to arrive, and doesn't work. I guess that's the gamble on cheapo items. Don't buy
I contacted this place PIRATEPT in November since I was travelling and I did not use the IPOD I got from them. Once I started using it my wife realized the IPOD pins you use to charge the unit were missing, they still charge the unit but it had a missing part. I contacted the merchant and they were extremely rude and they accused me of lying. I have different IPODS and an IPAD and never have this issues. I filed a claim and the merchant kept sending me emails stating I was lying. I only wanted my IPOD to be fixed nothing else, I did not care about a refund or anything else. I decided not to continue with this claim since it's a waste of my time that I don't have because of working issues. My IPOD charges however I don't know for how long on this condition. Three weeks ago since I send another IPOD I did not get with this Company I contacted this guys again to see if they could repair the Unit and someone named Jim told me to send it to their Repair Department to fix it and they will let me know how much it will cost. Since I did not get a response back on 02/02 I decided to contact them and they accused me again of lying stating I did not send any Unit/s. I will go tomorrow to the FEDEX store I send it to get that tracking number since I did not kept the invoice because I thought I did not have to face this issues. What I don't respect it's the rudeness and the way this people treat their customers. I'm a business man and it's really hard to believe someone is in business acting like this. I was so upset and still I'm with the way they treat me that I was ready to file a complaint with the BBB but I don't have time to go through this, my time is woth more than an IPOD. Thanks a lot for reading my review....
First I would like to say that I did not purchase this from Amazon. I did purchase this for my Macbook Pro as it stated that it supported Mac computers. That is not the case if you have a newer Intel Mac running osx 10.x or better. There are no drivers and none of the universal drivers will work either. Avoid this product if you happen to have an Intel based Mac.
This is the first wireless router I have purchased and Im pretty content on how fast it is, I get the same speeds(when Im close the the router of course) as if I had the cable connected. Also subpar speeds when in farther away in other rooms. At the start it stopped giving off a signal on its own, don't know what the cause of it was but it seems to be working fine now.*****01/08/2011 Update****Well I dropped the stars down to 2, it works well for a few hours then seems to drop connection which I have to hard reset the modem in order for it to get the connection again. I've read a few forums and it seems people with this product has the same problem with no solution. I really wish D-Link would address this problem.
We returned it because it didn't deliver in my area. I would double check area where you plan on using it before you purchase.
Lots of interference and poor range. Don't buy it for the kitchen, the microwave will interfere with it. Signal can't travel less than 20 feet through one wall.
My printer (HP 6110) rejects this with a "remove and check cartridge" error. Looks like it might be a refill since the date printed on it is 2007 (purchased in 2012). Might be cheaper than a real HP cartridge but now I have to throw out this junk and buy a real one anyway.
I lose contact with the access point when I move my notebook more than 50' from it and always when I'm 100' away.
I thought that maybe some of these bad reviews were for the other models of the disney camera. It doesn't matter! I got the more expensive disney pix max camera ($75) and it performed EXACTLY as every bad review on here states. Grainy pictures, way to bright with flash and too dark without. The wait time between pushing the button and the picture snapping is FOREVER.I am SO glad that I checked out the quality before giving it to my daughter. I will be taking this back tomorrow and looking for a new product.
This was the second unit I ordered. I returned the first one. I returned the second one. They both had all kinds of problems. honestly, do not even try.
Have purchased fine audio all my life; thought I found a good deal. The volume is not good, subwoofer is worthless, and one speaker is shot right out of the box. Overall sound is truly bad. I do not like bashing - but this is JUNK!! Calling in the a.m. to return it!!
When I received this product (brand new and unopened), I went to use it and discovered that the bottle of cleaner was completely empty. It had evaporated! I tried to use my own isopropyl alcohol, and a Q-tip, to get it in the cassette head but it didn't work very well.I e-mailed the seller and never heard back!
This drive worked nice for a year. Then 16 days after the warrenty is up it died.The laser no longer reads the dvd. Tried all types of dvd's and cords even differentcomputers and nothing. Electronics arn't built to last anymore there just built cheap!
I was very disappointed in the Westcott Photo Basics 304 5-in-1 Reflector Kit. I video blog outdoors and was looking for a great reflector to use in order to even out the shots. I saw the price and saw that it was a complete kit, so I jumped for it.The first kit I received was busted up by UPS. Seemed that my local UPS driver is an amateur javelin thrower. UPS managed to damage the clips that hold the reflector in place when throwing the ginormous box into my yard.No worries though, Amazon shipped out another kit overnight. The second kit I received was in perfect condition. I took it outside that weekend and found the first problem: it's top heavy. Under perfect conditions, the reflector can stand on its own. But add in a barely noticeable breeze or any sort of incline of more than 1 degree, and it'll fall over. If you sneeze, it will fall over. If you cough it will fall over. You probably get the picture by now.The second thing I noticed is that the reflector has a tendency to rotate on its own. Again, let's say there was a gentle breeze. The reflector, being upright, catches the wind and starts spinning 360 degrees in a horizontal fashion. Almost like a windmill starting up. Uber annoying when you don't have another assistant to hold the reflector. But wait, isn't the point of this reflector is to avoid having to have an assistant hold one? Bummer.The final thing to note is that the whole stand is cheaply made. You'll notice the telescopic metal poles start to gently bend under the load of the reflector. In addition, the clips that hold the reflector are made of cheap plastic. Any sort of bump and the clips will break.If you have an indoor studio and never need to adjust the reflector, this kit should do just fine for you. In ANY other situation, avoid this reflector like the Swine Flu.
Do not buy this product ! I got mine as a Christmas present in 05 , so I could listen at work . I hung the antennae outside the building and got a weak signal , it still played , spasmodically , frustrating . After about 3weeks it stopped playing . I called sirius and after going through all the hoops they set up to get a return set up I sent it back . Its been six weeks since . I pay money for a service I don't get . I bought a piece of equipment that doesn't work and get no satifaction from the staff in the warantee dept. I'm told the product is on back order however it's available online or in stores . Who's fooling who? Oh how did it sound when it did work , in a word lousy . Didn't these people hear it before they decided to manufacture it ? All bass no midrange to speak of , these guy's obviously never heard of high range . Also the car mount unit I bought doesn't work . I haven't sent that back yet . I'm afraid to . All I can say is stay away .
If you are considering this device, please be aware of several differences from many of the other palm organizers currently available.1. The screen on this unit seems to be much softer than the other palm units I have owned. In my opinion it is too easily scratched.2. The warranty period for this unit is only 90 days. After that you might as well buy a new unit.3. This unit uses the OMAP processor. I have encountered several software vendors whose products will not run on this unit.
I read the other review about the noise, after I bought it, and experienced the same, high-pitched noise. I asked about it, and this is what iogear's tech support said: "This is an idiosyncrasy of the device - we are looking into it." I'll try to return it to the retail store from which I bought it, today.
UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS POST:On the HP Pavilion dv4000, with Windows XP SP2, with a built in multicard reader, I have found that the BlueProton USB SanDisk SD card reader offered [...] *does* make the card *readable* by the HP XP SP2.So apparently, the SanDisk 2GB card hardware design sold, is not hardware compatible with the *multicard* reader that is built into the HP, and that this new BlueProton USB SanDisk-SD-flash-format only card reader makes it completely readable. I also tried my USB 51 in one multicard reader with the SanDisk SD 2GB cards on the HP XP SP2, and it also makes the card readable by the HP. So the HP XP SP2 has no problems accessing a 2GB SD card format, but that the bulk SanDisk card itself is not backward hardware compatible, or it is simply incompatible, with one versions of multicard reader, or that the HP Pavilion dv4000's multicard reader is not 100% compatible with all SD format flash.I cannot diagnose which hardware issue is the problem, in the SD design, in the SD reader, or a mix of both. As some users have commented there's incompatabilities, it is good to have another 10-20 buck card reader, or buy one SD flash before buying bulk, to assure compatibility between the two hardware systems of SD flash and SD reader you may own.I would rate the unit 2 stars, but don't know how to upgrade the rating, just the post.====I recently bought four 2GB SanDisk cards. They cannot be properly formatted in the built in SD card reader, on the HP Pavilion XP SP2. When they are "formatted" as FAT only on the HP XP SP2, they act like they can receive files from the HP, but when you go back to examine them, the files do not read back. When the cards are used in a digital camera to take pictures, and the card is put in the HP XP SP2 SD card reader, no files or folders are visible at all.I have to work around all of this by exclusively using USB to download the files from the camera to the HP, versus simply plugging the card into the HP. Plus, the card is useless, with the HP, by itself.A definitely incompatible SanDisk product, with a standard HP Pavilion XP SP2 with built in SD/multi card reader slot. Useable enough with a digital camera, through USB exclusively, as you cannot swap the card into the HP.
After using the AW-DC30 for less than ONE WEEK the'O' ring gasket which makes the waterproof seal had stretched and WAS NOT LONGER USABLE. The case comes with only one 'O' ring and replacements are NOT READILY AVAILABLE which means your $100+ case can now be thrown in the garbage! Incredibly bad design by Canon.
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.
I was excited to find this. On paper it looked like exactly what I had been looking for.The unit made all the loud "launching" sounds as described elsewhere, but would not communicate at all with my network. Documentation is next to nothing. Only comments in the documentation on the failure of the software to find the unit is "check to see if power is on" and "check to see if network cable is attached". This is supposed to be helpful? Phone support not available during the evening.After wasting several hours wrestling with this I gave up in frustration. Returned it.
NDG stands for "no d@^n good". We got this for $40 less than the list price at a day-after-Thanksgiving sale at our local Office Max store, since our old standy-by broke the day before. Both hubby and I tried it out indoors, outdoors, for still photos, for mini-movies of the kid running around in the snow, etc over the long weekend and very few shots came out right.This 5.1 mp model is marketed as an inexpensive, high quality, point-and-shoot pocket camera, but it isn't.Either there was too much flash indoors, no matter what the lighting conditions, or the pics of posed people and Star Wars toys, taken for practice shots, came out blurry, despite repeated re-takes. And there was too much lag time on the shutter, so it was hard to take shots of our cat and kid.It's small and good looking and does have lots of features-- sound & movie mode, internal memory with the option to use a memory card---for the price, and it included a case and the usb cable BUT I did expect to use it it to take decent casual snapshots and I can't. It requires too much work and fiddling to get it right, so it doesn't qualify as a point-and-shoot camera in my opinion.My older Fuji Finepix 2600 Zoom model with 3 megapixels and a long shutter lag worked far better as a point and shoot camera. At the time we bought it, it cost $300+ and it is much bigger, so it won't comfortably fit in your pocket as the DXG does; I wish my Fuji still worked, but I must have dropped it one too many times in the 4 years we've had it and the battery compartment won't stay shut now and the lens has trouble popping in and out to zoom.We'll be returning this DXG this weekend and will try to get a better replacement.We'll be looking at the Samsung 4.0 MP Digimax model that Sears and Amazon sell and will also take a look at few of the Kodak Easy Share models, since we're trying to stay under $150 for this purchase.
I don't understand. I needed an extra battery and charger (because we have 2 xBoxes). The charger/cord/light worked the first time I used it right out of the box.Once my battery needed recharging, the charger wouldn't work and the charger light (red when charging and green when fully charged) wouldn't come on! I can't get it to charge the battery. What is going on?I've had this kind trouble with universal items but not Microsoft items.I knew I should have just asked my husband to pick one of these up from the Microsoft employee store in Redmond.
Like others here I'm wishing I had read the reviews. I saw how many 5's there were and read the product description. I'm astounded that the phone has (a) no message indicator for voicemails; (b) no indicator light when one of the other lines is in use (so if I pick up the phone and start dialing I may well be interfering with someone else talking on the line in the house); (c) no backlight on a display that is difficult to read even in decent light - especially because the phone angle is so low that I have to change positions (almost stand, leaning over the phone) in order to use the display. I assumed these three items would be standard issue. I do love the sound quality - I record webinars and I'm probably going to keep the phone for awhile only because the sound quality with the headset jack is so good. (Hence a 2 star rather than 1).
First, thanks to all that reviewed this product.I knew that I may have issues but took the risk.Thanks to Ralph Long "Rocky" for his review. He was right on the money.There was static when moving it around but when there was no static I was very satisfied. To fix the static and enhance the quality, I took it to a friend and asked him to replace the end and re-solder all connections. He heated and sucked the old solder out and then hot soldered it.After that it was perfect.Coby has a good product but garbage quality at the factory. Time to bring back the work to the US.
Had been buying HP branded fuser/drums for past 4 years with my printer and never had an issue, tried this aftermarket alternative because it was 1/6th the price of HP brand. What a mistake! Printer didnt like it when installed but got it to be fine. Seemed to print "ok" at the beginning but images not crisp, text even a bit fuzzy then after less than a ream of paper (500 sheets) it started putting a line down left of center on the page. After using it less than 6 weeks went and ordered a genuine HP drum for $185 and it prints great again. I $32 experiment gone wrong with the Eagle Brand Toner!
I thought I was getting a Mail Sorter with a Leather Like Cover, but the whole thing is made of Cardboard. I wasn't paying attention I guess to the discription: "Stylish leather-like Print". Which means the leather is photo printed on the Card Board Mail Sorter.
I bought this Bluetooth adapter to print from my laptop without cable. When I received the adapter I couldn't plug it to my printer because, as a lot of printers, it only had a type B USB port, when this adapter is a type A male requiring a type A female port on the printer. Maybe I should have known this, but the product info should also have told us about this possible occurence in its specification and warn us. So I cannot say whether it works or not, because I first need to purchase a gender adapter (A female to B male) which only costs 1$90, but because I didn't find it in shops I'll have to order trough the net and pay shipment for that. Just another silly waste of time and money.
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 bought this remote for my mother who is nearly blind. It can with no directions. I have the remote code for the tv she owns and I have tried 4000 ways to program this remote. Any help out there?
I received this as a gift and was excited about getting it. However, there were no earphones included in the box and I tried to charge it and either it is defective or I have a bad cord. Since I did not order this myself I don't know what to do now. I think that I would like it if I could get it to work.
Works only if you are far away and need to zoom alot. If you are too close, the barrel of the lens is visible in the frame and you have a black circular border effect in your pics. Good for high light and distant shots only. Great for baseball and fottball sideling shots but only when the play is 25-30 feet from the lens.
After about 3 months of home use, this keyboard went totally wonky on me. Certain keys became nonfunctional and the majority of the rest of the keys typed a letter or symbol other than what it was supposed to be. Extremely irritating and, of course, rendering it completely useless. Went back to my old standby, the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite.
Instructions for installing this card were a nightmare to follow. I bought this card to help my mom out and even I could not understand the instructions which were poorly translated from Chinese. The proper driver was not included on the disk and it was extremely difficult to find a Windows 7 driver. Netgear does not seem to fully support this hardware with windows drivers. I would have sent it back, but the price was so cheap, it just was not worth the hassle. I did learn to never buy a cheap NIC card like this in the future.
I bought this from Best Buy on sale, and it died after 1 month of light usage. Recharging the battery does not solve the problem as the unit does not power on. I had Handspring Visor, Palm Professional and they all worked without problems in the past for over one year. I will be looking at the Tungsten T from Palm, no more Sony toys. Sony may make good consumer electronics, but they should stay away from computing products.
These mounts are a good idea for small speakers, but do not attempt to hang a speaker approaching the rated weight. My 8 lb speakers will NOT stay in place no matter how much you tighten the set screw. The ball will just not hold. I will need to buy something else for my purposes.
If the cable is working, it works fine. But if you are attaching and re-attaching it, forget it. The cable required a little jiggling to transmit the image. Now it doesn't work at all. It is the same issue no matter to what computer we attach it. We have had it for less than 6 months. I finally ordered a different cable.
Oh dear they included a free gift in the package for this and I prefer the free gift mousepad to this.
I see some have posted reviews claiming this product "is nearly as good on noise reduction" or "wholly equal" or "as comfortable" as any of the Bose QuietComfort products.Apparently those reviewers were trying to be comical. We give them that benefit of our doubt (assuming comedic intent, instead of delusional thinking).I have several of the Bose QC products, and also now have used this Philips product for a week.This product is not comfortable. The noise reduction is hardly noticeable for sound frequencies it is supposed to reduce. The ear cups are too small to fit around most ears. The pads are too stiff. This product is kinda pricey because there are competitors priced $10 less that are its equal. The real reason this Philips headset is more is that the overall mechanical design is too complex, not designed for low-cost manufacturing.
Buyer beware. The forced hot air comes out at the base of the brush sections, with minimal hot air coming from the brush section, causing the area not being dried to burn. Example, if you were using this on the sides by your face, your face will get berned before the brush even started drying/styling your hair. I threw this away and bought a Hellen of Troy unit that I love.
The paper feed is a nightmare. When it runs out of paper, it takes multiple attempts to get it to start feeding paper correctly again. It won't pick up the paper or it feeds multiple sheets at once. It jams constantly. I'd like to do an "Office Space" to it.
I have a Dell desktop PC running Windows XP Pro SP2 and Windows Media Player 10. I also own a Linksys WUSB54GP adapter which Linksys assured me would work with the WMB54G Music Bridge. I thought it would be great to be able to transfer my music files to my stereo system in another room wirelessly rather than using an underfloor cable. I ordered the WMB54G Music Bridge to do that. What a mistake!The setup CD was practically useless from the start because it gets to step 8 and will not advance. The documentation supplied with the Bridge is no help at all if this happens. A call to the Linksys Support Group got me into their Utility part of their supplied software and we were successful in getting the two devices to connect wirelessly. But no matter what we tried for six or eight HOURS over the phone, the Linksys software would not transfer music files from WMP to a known working stereo system. Finally, the Support person declared the Bridge defective and asked me to return it for exchange, which I did.The next Bridge arrived and displayed the very same failure! Another call to the Support Group, this time three plus HOURS on the phone, switching to another known working stereo system, changing all interconnecting cables from the Bridge to the stereo and still no music transfer. The Support person said that I should then try installing the Bridge on a friend's PC. I returned the second Bridge for a refund as it was apparent to me that it was not going to work!The Support personnel were very knowledgeable and helpful about getting the wireless devices to connect. But it was apparent to me that they were not trained to go beyond that point. They need to be able to determine why their software will not interface with WMP (or any other media player) software and why the two will not transfer files.So, I consider this WMB54G Music Bridge to have unresolved software bugs and would not recommend it to anyone until the manufacturer cleans it up!Donald R. CashOoltewah, TN
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.
had to return it because it was way too big for the camera
When my computer hard drive began to get too full, and I needed access from several computers without having the others on, I decided on a network attached storage device. I purchased this model because it stated that it offered Internet based document access, supported two USB devices, and you can set up shares, permissions, etc.I was not able to get it to share files over the Internet, the documentation on their website is criptic at best, tech support kept pointing the blame on anything else (router, modem, even my computer..), but never got that working. BTW - figure on two hours on hold before you get to speak to any technician at Buffalo. I was able to share other USB hard drives, and printers through the USB devices, however I was unable to set up a scanner thru the USB connections.Now, after about 4 mos. of use as a glorified external hard drive, the thing crashed. Buffalo offered to replace it, but not guarantee any of the data, so I had to take it to one of those hard drive recovery professionals to get all my data back (which cost about twice what it would have had I had a Windows based NAS rather than this Linux - who knew?).Buffalo has refused to reimburse me, so I will probably take the replacement they send me and list it on eBay. I am not certain of the reliability of other NAS, but this one fell well short of my expectations.
This is my first pair of binoculars and it's really bad. Only works OK at 7x magnification but even that is too dark.
I bought this camera because they didn't have the Kodak camera that I wanted in stock...I am so disappointed in this camera the battery life is so short I wouldn't recommend this camera to anyone I will stick to Kodak.
This charger worked for about a week before it quit on us. I was disappointed by the quality and (lack of) longevity. Don't waste your money.
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.
Even though in its description, it claims to be compatible with Rebel Xti. After opening the package and setting my Xti to self timer/remote, I clicked the button and nothing happened.....I called tech support and apparently it works with only "some" XTis. They're sending me a new Canon RC1 remote for the $10 difference.If you own an Xti, I recommend spending the extra $10 and getting one that you know will work.
When received, this item was broken. I contacted "Unbeatable Sale" where Amazon outsourced it and although they sounded apologetic -- told me they'd be sending me a form so I could return it (with no postage due) and then they could send me a new one. However, it has been 2 weeks and still no claim form. So, it is kind of hard to review this product.
Ok, let me first start by saying I have owned 20+ set's of headphones or earphones over the last 10 years. I listen 4+ hours a day to them so I have a little more than average experience with this stuff. In a nutshell, these are a waste of money. The sound is very tubular. The midrange seems to be to high in comparison the the bass and treble. I have a custom EQ and I know what I am doing so don't think that I had my settings wrong. They simply do not live up to the Denon name. I think the engineer that created this product and put the Denon name on it needs to be fired. I was highly dissappointed. I paid $49.00 for these and it was a waste. I took these back to the store after 3 days. Buy the Zune version 2 for $39.00 and you will be much more pleased.
I bought it in November for Thanksgiving, and it was amazing. I was so impressed that it allowed me to make some salad in 3 minutes so I recommended it to many of my friends. However, last night I wanted to make some cucumber salad and that was only the second time I used this salad shooter, but the power switch didn't work, maybe it got stuck or something. I liked it so much I thought I shouldn't give up so easily, well, this morning I tried it again, and went through the instructions book and still couldn't figure out why it doesn't work anymore. I'm so sad that I have to return it, :( it still looks brand new, but just doesn't work.
The zune itself is great. Easiest interface i have ever used, great idea to include wireless zune to zune connection. The problem is that The bulk of my music came from yahoo music jukebox. Well the zune doesnt support that one type of specific file, so i am out of luck. I have a creative zen sleek, and i plan on getting the new creative zen. DEFINITELY SENDING THE ZUNE BACK.p.s. I cant even figure out how to get video onto the zune unless you buy it from the zune "marketplace". Whatever.
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.
the cord is very flimsy and small. it seems like it could break very easy. the picture makes the cord look thicker than it is.
I bought an Elite screen a couple years ago. I had first bought a 108", worked good, but retracting was difficult. I decided a year later I wanted a bigger one. I gave the first one to a friend. The screen itself is great. However, the mechanism to retract the screen was broken on arrival. It was not broken in transit. It left the manufacturer in this condition. In order to ship a new one, they needed the end caps returned. This is where I found out that the end caps were broken on the inside. They sent a new one and it works great. Extremely easy to retract. My friend stated a few nights ago that she found her screen all the way to the floor. Apparently, the mechanism to retract the screen decided to give. We've tried ordering replacements parts, but the company refused to send any stating that they couldn't prove it was their screen even though we gave them the model no, order no., date it was ordered and had copy of a packing slip/invoice. Their website showed this exact model, but they stated that this is not one of their screens. Don't deal with this company. As someone said, they are cheap and in more than one way.
It worked great, until it broke. After 2 years of very light use, the circular joystick, that controls the mouse, suddenly stopped functioning.I verified this on 2 different machines, to make sure it wasn't related to something on one computer: no luck.For the price we paid, I expected a little more quality. I'm going to buy from a different company next time.
I purchased two AT&T; portable phones which are great so far. But this answering machine is not a simple machine to set up. It also lacked the 2 connections in the back I need to connect the machine, so it didn't work. However, setting the clock, options is a real pain.I will return the item and use my old 16 year old GE 90s answering machine that does the job just as well.
I purchased the backpack and thought the many compartments would be great. However there is not as much room for documents and folders and I thought. The padding is great for laptop protection. The backpack is very heavy and hurts my back when carrying through an airport.The style and look is good function is poor.
I paid a little more for the Garmin Nuvi 330 at Best Buy but the service contract was the same cost as Amazon. You won't have to deal with the hassle of getting an item repaired or replaced through a third party vendor who doesn't honor warranty commitments. Best Buy will stand behind their warranty. It is much better to be able to walk into a local store for service when it comes to electronics you need a warranty on.
First of all, I have used both Palm V and Cassiopeia E105. The biggest advantage of Pocket PC platform is its power, but the biggest disadvantage is its misuse of power. I am a consultant who spends most of her time travelling, the last thing I want is to drag along power strips of the various cell phones, handhelds, Notebooks I have to carry. Palm is way better than Pocket PC in terms of battery life.Its multimedia capability is overshadowed by its clumsiness and lack of product focus. It is trying to do everything, yet fails to satisfy my very basic needs: instant lookup of information.However, I am glad to have bought it to store in my museum, because after all it is a very interesting toy. If you have $600 to spare for a product that is ahead of its time, buy it. If you are looking for a practical product that helps you get your work done, get a Palm V.When I have friends over and I need to amaze them, I show them the E-115. But it has never left my home since I bought it.
The 2 hour charger seems to work very well but the included AA batteries don't hold any charge. I have put them in my digital camera and I am able to turn it on and then it dies. I know it is the batteries because I have other rechargeable s and they work (charged in the rapid charger). Would have been to buy the charger as a stand alone because it would probably be half the price.
The product did not came with an USB cord. The supplier did not answer my emails.
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.
This Product is good for starters and is good in terms of value for money, But for the Aspiring professionals and professional...i suggest don't spend your money on this buy some thing better.
I just got this and was surprised to find that this MP3 player does *not* work with any OS other than Windows XP. I have Win2k at work so I can't even charge the player right now -- apparently you'll have to install the software first on an XP system and then connect the USB cable, which doubles as the AC charge cable. There is *no* separate AC adapter in the package. BTW, charging takes 5 hours, which is ridiculously long. I'm disappointed Creative doesn't even include an AC adpater which would have cost them less than a dollar to make in Chinese sweatshops.The vertical touchpad can drive you nuts, and is quite counter-intuitive. For example, you cannot tap the up or down area to go down a list one item at a time; instead, you must move your finger to scroll, so it's very easy to "overshoot" the item you want. To enter, you can hard-tap anywhere on the vertical bar, not just the center, which is not obvious at all. The menu system is poorly designed. For instance, it's not obvious at all how to go back to the "Now Playing" screen from a menu screen. And what's driving me nuts right now is there seems no way to get back to the original background wallpaper. But contrary to one "popular" reviewer claims, you *can* adjust the volume easily. In the play screen, just scroll up or down the vertical touchpad. In other screens (i.e., menus), just press the lower-right option button which gives you access to volume control.FM radio sensitivity is not great; I'm right here in an open area near downtown Boston. My Panasonic FM CD player has perfect reception and clarity, but not the Zen Micro Photo, which gives a lot of static noise.The OLED screen is a big letdown so far. It's really dark, even at the highest contrast level. There's no brightness contorl, just contrast. The sample pictures Creative bundles all look unimpressive at best.Battery life is really disappointing. My other hard drive-based MP3 player is a Sony NW-HD3, the thin one with 20GB capacity. On a charge the Sony can last 20-30 hours playing MP3 tracks. With the Zen MicroPhoto, I seem to be getting no more than 6-8 hours per charge. I kid you not. I don't shuffle or look at the photos any more -- cuz the screen really sucks for viewing photos -- but I swear I'm not getting more than eight hours, probably actually far less, per charge. I talked to a coworker who has an earlier version of Zen Micro and he had the same problem. The Zen's are made in Malaysia, a country hostile towards the U.S., so maybe they just put in defective parts to screw us. I don't know. I'm not happy about teh battery life.Sound quality is good, but far inferior to my Sony NW-HD3. As a couple other reviewers have pointed out, adjusting the EQ (equalizer) does absolutely nothing to sound quality. I haven't tried the bass boost because I listen mostly to classical. I use a good pair of Sony earphones. I must say I'm not unhappy with the sound quality, and the volume can go higher than my Sony NW-HD3 player, so I think in the sound department this is good. If only they made the EQ a real thing...Getting MP3 files to the player is easy. I like the Media Explorer. Will probably never use the other utility, MediaSource which is like a jukebox. Media Explorer works like Windows so it's quite intuitive. I also like the CD ripping utility. As I was never a fan of iTune's demented ugly interface or MusicMatch's constant pop-up ads, Media Explorer turned out to be the best part of this whole package.Overall, I think the Zen MicroPhoto is quite disappointing. I experienced a crash on the 12th day of ownership: after turning on, the big Creative logo appeared but the unit froze. I had to remove the battery to reset the player, per Creative's instructions. The overall user interface is really lacking in refinement and user-friendliness. The battery life is too short. Styling is decent, and many friends have said mine looked cute. Ok, I'm a guy and I don't want something "cute." I want something that works well. In that aspect, Singapore-based Creative Technology falls short yet again. Looks like their 15%-to-9% market share fall over the past 12 months will continue to shrink as Apple's iPods take over the world (until the U.S. government decides to sue Apple for being a monopoly).
Good overall except it's hard to write anything on. the grid on the discs are not straigh lined (semi circle) so it makes the disc look not too neat once you write something on. i have burned 10+ discs(Audio&amp;Data) and everyone of them is flawlessly done. very satisfied.
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.
Nobody could hear me. That's a problem when talking with clients; they say they can't hear me, and yes, it's plugged into an (expensive) Panasonic phone, and that's the long and short of it. I could hear them, but I have to be able to communicate clearly with clients, and when they say they can't hear me, I've got to pick up the handset or put them on speaker. It needs an amplifier. Just plan and simple, it doesn't pick up and send the sound to the other person. Yes, I have adjusted the mike so it's near my mouth, and around a few different spots, does not matter. Otherwise it's comfortable, cheap, and looks OK. Maybe I can sell it on Craig's list for a profit....?
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.
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.
This is a decent product in respect that it`s fairly reliable, it`s small, holds a lot of files, and is cheaper than the ipod. The major problem is how it organizes music. You can`t just have files within files like windows explorer. You HAVE TO sort the music into genres or albums. For me, this is a major problem because, for example, I have about 2000 howard stern files. I wanted to just have something like a folder with howard stern, and then sub-folders with different bits. But you can`t organize in this fashion. It`s unbelievably moronic. Wait a few more months until something better comes out.
My mfc printer was not working ok since about a couple of months. Today when I call up Brother help line they say that the print head is gone and may have to replace it ($150) value! . I have not taken more than 300 prints in these 16 months . Not worth buying this machine.
This third party battery does not hold a charge for more than 30 minutes of use, and doesn't fit properly in the camera. You need to use tweezers to get it out for recharge. Extremely disappointing.
Got my daughter this for Christmas - No problems if you are sitting quietly on the couch listening to it!!DON'T buy this if you plan on jogging, bike-riding or even driving on a bumpy road!! Broke within 45 days of easy listening - Customer service was fairly helpful with return of product however. We have had all types of mp3's in our house including ipod's, creative and cheaper brands - Don't waste $250.00 on this one!!
My reference standard for this review is Zeiss roof prism armored 10x40 B T*, fast focus at 0.7 turns, close focus about 22 feet, FOV about 340 yards. Decades old and still going strong.Build: Body/frame appears to be metal covered with rubber/plastic. Center hinge adjustment for eye spacing feels weak and may shift with handling.Case/Strap: Poor, stretch type fabric case, no real protection. Strap, did not remove from package, appears to be like a coiled twine. Can't get any cheaper than this strap.Eye Cups: Twist type with no clicks, fully down or up only. Fragile in build and inconsistent, Sometimes the diopter side would let light thru because the plastic shield would not move out with the cup.Diopter: Fair with no click stops.Durability: Appears will take some jolts and bangs. Water proofness is probably limited to getting it wet, I wouldn't submerse these or most other binocs.Focus: Fair speed at 1.3 turns, stop to stop. Feel is inconsistent and wide knob makes for easy two finger action. Slack felt or play noticed. Close focus is about 13 feet.Lens Caps: Fair, just plain caps.View: Narrow FOV at about 275 feet. Center focus is poor and bad at the edges. Awful focus at night viewing a license plate from about 30 yards. Can't read the plate while it can be read with my reference and a Barska 7x42. During day light isn't any better, constantly trying to focus because clarity just isn't acceptable.Conclusion, I find these Barska Atlantic 12x50 to be unacceptable. The high magnification and fast lens speed (large objective lens) appears to exceed acceptable design limits. Perhaps the Marketing department is linked directly to product development. IMO a real waste of glass, metal, and labor. This make and model is not available in my local area, poor/awful performance would be obvious in store. Amazon appears to be reasonable about return and refund.
Battery-eating is 1 problem. But the biggest thing is the quality of the pictures. After I took about 50 pictures, there was even no one satisfied me. It is true that I am not a photographer. But I am not that bad.
Product came without a power cord. Disappointing, this is normally a standard item in all electronics. Paid extra for power cord and not to mention the inconvenience for the elderly gift recipient.
This clock radio is actually a "Dream Machine" but it does not say that in the description. Dream Machine sounds very impressive but I think it is just something that was dreamed up by their marketing department. The reason that I bought this alarm clock was that it is advertized as having dual alarms. But you don't get two radio alarms you get a radio alarm and a buzzer alarm. I don't really like to be wakened to a buzzer and I use my clock radio to remind me about certain things going on around the house and I usually like just a radio to come on when that happens. And a lot of times I like to time more than one event at a time. So this radio is not as useful to me as it could be. A lot of the General Electric Clock Radios have dual alarms and for each one of the two you can choose if you want that alarm to be radio or buzzer. The time set feature is very good with a fast plus, a fast minus, and a slow plus. This is important because with some clock radios you can spend a lot of time setting the alarm time.
I have the same problem - the tip of my Kensington adapter has failed. I'm more than a bit skeptical of Kensington's design seeing as there are apparently no moveable parts inside and the connections that failed are encased in half an inch of plastic. And now, 18 months after I bought the adapter, Kensington is selling a new, "improved" version with incompatible tips. Is this planned obsolescence? It is a plausible conclusion to draw, at least.
Supposed to be useable by an Avaya phone. However, the cord must be inserted into the bottom of the phone and the cord protrudes so the phone does not lie flat (raised 1/2" resting on phone jack). I also tried a phone call. I could hear, but the microphone was dead, so the other party could not hear me.
I purchased this card to use in my Fujifilm Finepix S5000 camera for a family vacation. I had researched it beforehand to make sure I could use this card in the camera. There is an "H" and an "M" card (apparently, they save things in a different format and the "M" card does not allow for taking videos with this camera). I purchased the "H" card, and used it mostly to take still photos. Upon returning home and downloading the photos (505) to my computer, I was extremely disappointed to find that once I had copied them to my computer, I was unable to view them on my camera anymore (and I did not choose to erase them from the card). I got an error message on the camera, and my only choice was to format the card (which meant everything would be erased). I wasn't happy, but I couldn't view the photos anyway, so I did format it. That was one problem. The other problem I had was that several of the photos were displayed as question marks on my computer, with no image at all. Others looked fine in the thumbnails, but when opened, the top half of them was fine, but the bottom half was either solid gray, or spliced and repeated. It was crazy! These are memories that can't be recaptured, so it was very upsetting. I do not trust the card at all, and I will not purchase another one!
I bought this Zenith plasma tv, exactly 1 year and 8 mos ago from Circuit City. Paid $2400. At he begining everything was awesome, but,...it popped yesterday.Of course, like many others people, I trusted Zenith to be a product of good reputacion and quality, WRONG!!!..I was just another sucker, and by trusting this product, I did not buy any extended warranty.I don't recommend this TV at all, they (Zenith) should have a recall on this BAD product. Sorry for you people that still think it's ok to buy it anyway, you'll regret it later as I do now.DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
i received a defective piece, which is not working.......I bought for Saudi Arabia. When it came here i found its not working. These amzon guyz are not helping me to replace the defective piece.I want them to pay all the charges for courier service.
I bought this for my girlfriend. I have had two other Smartdisk products which work fine. This unit abruptly stopped working one month after purchase. I understand that products break and this is expected. I am disappointed with the customer support. Multiple phone calls were made to Smartdisk corporation, after waiting 15-20minutes (with long-distance charges) and speaking to different customer rep yielded only false promises and no result. I don't think I'll buy another Smartdisk product.
Well the thing you don't know is that "Stinger" will send you another brand new replacement every time it goes bad!! I've had 5 or 6 new units!~! I've actually lost track. You just call them up(and they already know why your calling) They'll send you a new one as soon as they recieve the defective one. So unless you like reboxing and resending don't bother with this bug zapper because the only thing getting zapped is your wallett for shipping charges!!!
One worked great... the way they are supposed to. The other one will not delete any pictures... it keeps coming up with an error code saying the parameters are incorrect. So now I am stuck with pictures on the card until it runs out of space then I guess I will have to throw it away... We have several company cameras each with their own memory card all of them until regardless of brand worked perfectly without a problem ever, I wasnt even aware SD cards could have problems... With the 50/50 performance I will not purchase Transcend brand SD cards in the future.
This is not a review of the product, rather an exposure of an example of the incompetence associated w/ amazon.com and Toys 'R' Us. This product discription is a prime example of how many car audio companies will mislead even the retailers concerning their products. To begin with, there is NO 12" round subwoofer that you can purchase for under $800 or more that will handle 2000 watts or more. This subwoofer may very well handle a decent amount of power, and may sound good, but if you put a REAL 2400 watt amplifier on it, and turn it up to slightly over half volume, the only sound you will hear is your voice coil frying. The 2400 watts that this and many other car audio companies refer to is the max power handling. All subwoofers have approximately double max power handling compared to the RMS (root mean square)[average] power handing. This is done so that if the bass hits slightly harder than what the subs are designed for, it will not blow the cone out.Amazon.com, you should try to put all possible information about this product in the discription. Buyers will need to know the RMS that the sub handles, not the max handling. But even MORE important are the number of voice coils and the impedence of the sub. These two bits of information combined with the RMS handling will determine what amplifier the buyer should pair with this subwoofer.
This is the worst SD card I've ever used. I was on a budget, but needed a large card for a short trip where I wasn't going to be able to bring my laptop. I skimped and boy do I regret it.About half of the images I shot with this card have some sort of file problem.
Shipping and handling cost me $44 dollars. This only gets this to your curbside and not into your apartment. This was for my disabled uncle who cannot move a 100 lb tv. There are NO steps up to the Elevatored apartment building, but they shipper still wouldn't do it. Contacted Tech Depot and they said it was their standard procedure, but no where on Amazon does it state CURBSIDE shipping only. I filed a claim against Office Depot which is still pending.I ended up paying the shipper (Pilot Air) $25 cash to bring the TV up. Very unfair practice and Office Depot needs to state this CLEARLY on all of their items that they are selling.
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.
Very easy to use &amp; I like the automatic timer, but I wish it were more than 10 secs. The pictures do not come out too good unless you are really close to the object. They must remain still or the pictures come out blurry. The LCD Screen goes away after 5 secs of no activity, should be longer. I have on several occasions, had blue dots show up in the black areas of my picture. Was trying to load on a tripod &amp; the camera slipped &amp; the battery door broke. Basically, it is ok for stills (like portraits). If you have anything else in mind - you will be disappointed.
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.
Wish I'd read these reviews before buying this thing.I bought it several years ago, but figured I'd vent a bit now, as I'm playing with it again today.It never ever recorded a VCR tape to DVD, which is what I bought it for.I really dislike the problems I have negotiating through it to view a DVD. Makes me wish for the good ol' VCR days.After hooking up a new TV recently, the DVD's play in black and white only, but I figure thats a messed up connection problem. Or maybe directions that aren't clear enough for an old guy.Guess my main gripe today is the typically pitiful 'Customer Support' offered online. Since my RCA manual's troubleshooting section didnt deal with the color (lack of) problem, I figured I'd check online. Anyway, after going around and around several times, and filling in the same blocks over and over, I finally ended up getting to ask a question. Time will tell if/when I get a response. I can only imagine how unhelpful it will be.
I wanted this cable to hook my PC to my Television. After I hooked it up I noticed horizontal lines across the screen. They do not totally disrupt the image but are very distracting when watching a show. I tried my old cable that I use for my monitor and it worked perfectly so I know it is the cable that is at fault. I didn't pay much for this cable and I didn't get much out of it. I am currently looking for a better cable and I would suggest you do to.
I bought this RCA unit (like other reviewers) for the advantages of the built-in Digital Tuner, the VHS and DVD recording capability. It seemed perfect to use with my regular Cable (no set-top box) or with an antenna. I used it ONE TIME for a VHS to DVD dubbing, then the 2nd time I loaded a VHS tape, it HUNG UP the TAPE unit. As a former Electronics Engr I was able to open and get that tape out. But the next scratch tape got stuck and it cannot come out.I was still using the DVD recorder for TV shows and with the LINE IN and it worked great for a couple of dozen discs. But this week it would not respond to a partially recorded disc, it went into the HELLO... HELLO... HELLO loop and is STUCK there. I have unplugged it many times to see if it will reset out of that. No luck, it is now a pile of junk.With the Clock for setting a program, there is NO ACCURACY, it can be set to the right time and will not hold the time for even a couple of days. When you set a program for a specific show you end up losing the first or last couple of minutes.I bought it at a store (WM) and thought it might be useful, but it did not last long. IT IS A BIG WASTE OF MONEY. DO NOT BUY. IF YOU HAVE IT, DO NOT LEAVE ANY VHS or DVDs IN THE MACHINE ! You may not get them out when you try to restart at the next power-on!
Waking up in the morning shouldn't require a PhD in Electronics or Computer Programming. This clock radio requires both. Look at its picture and take note of the number of push buttons. After you do that, take into consideration that there is no HELP function for any of those buttons, so you have to learn by trial and error. Not fun. If you buy this clock radio because of its brand and because it looks cool (as I did) be sure to keep the User's Manual nearby. You'll need to refer to it often.
Beware -- this unit does not work with Toshiba laptops. Tech support is non-existent. You will never get through on the phone. Email support is non-existent. You will have to wait weeks to hear back.If it does work with your laptop, this unit does a great job of recording and playing.
I owned this camera and I used one at work. Both of them malfunctioned after about 1 year (lens extension motor stuck open). Also, battery life was terrible. Constantly changing out batteries even when using 2300 NiMHs. LCD viewfinder was useless outdoors.
I owned 2 Similar Products from GoVideo and they would not respond to any Commands. After a few momths the Drawers would not open. Last year I decided to buy thus product. What a mistake. It would come on all by itself every few hours and eventually also froze the drawer. I saw a low price deal and decied to buy another and contact LiteOn for Support on the first one. The 2nd one turned out to be another piece of trash, also turning on a dozen times a day. LiteOn has not responded to any emails or Phone calls for assistance.I notized that the LiteOn and GoVideo are Identical in most respects. They have the same exact Face Plates and for all practical purposes are the same. GoVideo also never responded to any requests for assistance.I since bought a Sony Model and so far no problems with it. My Recomendation. Avoid it like the plague.
This item is garbage that never worked at all.Plus the documentation is lacking. There is a scan button on the unit that is never mentioned in the instructions.
I bought a Malata DVD-806 Progressive-Scan DVD Player, and wasn't satisfied at all with it. It was very noisy, did a very poor job on rented DVDs that other DVD players were able to play, and wrecked two of my DVDs. I recommend caution, and hang onto your receipt and original packaging in the (not unlikely) case you would need to return it.
My husband and I were very excited to get this camera because we wanted to edit video on our Mac. We did our research, compared several models, and even called Sony to make sure that this camera was compatible with our Mac and they told us it was. In the last few days, we have really enjoyed using this camera, it has great sound, a crisp picture, and is easy to use. It is virtually worthless to us, however, because it is not Mac compatible. I really do not appreciate being misinformed. Sony, shame on you.I'm sure that I can find some third party software out there that will enable me to convert the video, but right now I am EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED with this product- Sony's website offers virtually no support for those of us outside the PC world. Thanks for nothing, Sony.
I took a flyer on this unit base on some of the positive reviews but it is confirmed by experience and a personal call to Motorola that despite the package description that shows an outdoor antenna as a possible input into this device. this unit does not work for antenna connections, it only works for cable TV inputs.
Works great at first! But just over a year later... it bit the dust. Hmm.... ironic.... the Warranty only covers the first year. I would have thought I just recieved a bad one, but then I was over at a friends house, and we wanted to watch a movie, but his RF modulator stopped working a few weeks prior. Low and behold... same exact model and same exact symptoms. The red light turns off after being plugged in for 1 second. If you want something that will last for less than a year, get this, otherwise, get something other than RCA.
The item would not connect to two computers. Other identical items already in use would connect. Please provide instructions for returning item for replacement.Doug Goodman
Upon opening package on Christmas day, the USB cable was found to be defective and it will take a week or so to get it replaced. This put a damper on what should have been a great gift for my son since he can't really use it.
I purchased quite of few of these albums in the brown. However, now Allsop has decided to change the color and apparently.the brown is no longer available. So now I cannot match my previously purchased items.
I'm happy with the NSLU2 other than the following issues which Linksys is not resolving.-- Unsuitable for Media Streaming. Every hour or so, the NSLU2 hangs for a minute. Definitely annoying while creating documents, etc - but completely unusable for streaming MP3s, JPEGs, MPEG Video, ripping audio CDs, etc. I have to periodically copy all of my media to my PCs local HD for streaming out to my media players.-- Only Supports SMB. Linux+Solaris clients must use SMB, ala Samba instead of standard NTFS. This prevents UNIX file system features such as symbolic links from being used. NTFS access was deliberately disabled from the embedded Linux running NSLU2.
I tried to install this drive on two different XP machines. On both, the system recognized the drive just fine, and no problem could be found by troubleshooting, but whenever the drive spun up it would make a high-pitched squealing noise. It refused to recognize known good disks, whether blank or containing data, and asked to format. If a format was attempted, it failed to complete the format process. I returned the item and went looking for something better. I'm giving it two stars instead of one because I'm familiar with TEAC products and assume this is an isolated issue.
Wow! Sure wish I would have read these reviews on the Dell 964 printer. This is a piece of junk. What a waste of money. The printer is worthless, poor color copies, loud and Dell has a monopoly on the ink catridges. When my ink cartridges run out I will replace this worthless printer...I will never buy ANY Dell products again!!!
Amazon really needs a zero stars option for total junk like this. I admit, I purchased an older version of the 3-2-1 about 4 years ago, and the thing has been nothing but crap. The worst problem is that it is incredibly selective with DVD menus. Generally, films work fine, but I have had problem after problem with TV show DVDs, that tend to have more viewing options. For example, about half of the Buffy Chosen Collection is unwatchable on this system, whereas it play fine on my PC, as well as on a cheap, $35 DVD player from Wal-Mart.The reason I am writing this review, however, is that the manufacturer has suggested to me that if a menu chokes the system up, try resetting it by unplugging the power cord from the Accoutamass (or whatever) module. That works about 15% of the time. And tonight, following that suggestion, the Accoustimass actually CAUGHT FIRE, billowing smoke and throwing sparks from the outlet. Thank God this didn't happen when I wasn't home.Of course, mine is old enough to not have a warranty or anything, but when you pay a grand for something, you expect it to not crap out in less than 4 years.That said, I did think the sound was pretty decent. But, at the price, I would say do not buy one of these. It is not worth it. You can buy good surround systems for under $400. this is nothing but a gimmick and Bose should be ashamed of itself. I'll never buy another Bose product again.Sure, it is an impressive idea. But in fact, this is a bit like buying a Ferrari and finding out it has an engine from a Geo Metro. Don't be fooled.
THIS TABLET DOESNT EVEN DESERVE A STAR.I just recently Adesso cyber table 8x6 for christmas.I was delited that I got one. Even though I had wanted the wacom 4x5 because my friends that were dedicated to art like me had one.3 hours after I hook up the tablet christmas day it broke. I couldnt get it to work for a couple hours and had to resort to using the mouse, not the one that came with the tablet, because it was to loose, it would fly across the screen and took up to much room.A couple days later my sister wants to use the tablet, I was relucant, 20 minutes later its broken again, not because of her, but because the pen had had to much pressure put on it. Yet again I couldnt fix it for a couple hours.Although the tablet does work in adobe, I found mine to be extremely slow and it angered me waiting for it to load. sometimes 3 strokes made the whole computer freeze waiting for the colors to load.I thought that this tablet wouldnt take up to much room, but unlike the site, they didnt post the dimensions of the tablet, I eventually had to move the keyboard clear off the desk just to have enough room to draw.I still have my tablet, but am going to send it back and get a wacom.In the end I was very disapointed. This product is a failure in my eyes.
Right out of the box I've noticed that my lifechat had a muffled sound (ok ! this is a matter of taste) and I decided to not use it much, prefering to hear my mp3s and games alike with my soundblaster speakers. But a few months ago, the leatherette earpads started to peel off showing great signs of wear and tear in spite of the headset not being used that much. I am greatly disapointed with this headset.
Where are these stupid things that were supposed to be out two months ago. The Microsoft Ipaq- oops I mean Compaq Ipaq is a tiny (ha ha) bit late to market with a bunch of hoopla. And by the way who do the rest of you reviewers work for: Compaq, Intel, Mighty MS, or a sub-contractor for any of the above comnpanies. Why can't I buy one of these stupid things. Compaq is using some rather stupid marketing tacktics- design the ideal handheld and then withold it from the market until another company can actually manufacture it and put it on the market and saturate the customer base. Sony says thanks you stupid Americans. If both become available at the same time, I will certainly not buy the much later than promised Ipaq. I am sick of checking Amazon and numerous other sites for one to become available. I encourage others who share this sentiment to similarly protest by refusing to buy the Ipaq.
"Leatherette" doesn't even begin to describe it. Cheaply made with cheap low quality materials - as they say: You Get What You Pay For (in this particular case I paid way too much) - This case looks cheap and feels cheap. Like something you would probably find at a Flea Market. Not good quality at all. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY like I did. Terrible product.
Pros: The setup was pretty easyCons: The setup did not work!I have had this device for about 3 weeks. I told my wife, that based on the reviews I read, that this would make her life easier. Unfortunately, I have had nothing but trouble with it. After using it for about a week, the volume of both my tv and receiver started going up. Regardless on what selection I made with the remote, boih would go up at the same time. Not just a little bit, but all the way.I have tried to redo the setup, but that did not make a difference.It is now basically useless. One other thing I had major trouble with is that I cannot close the battery door after the batteries are installed.I have a pretty good understanding of remotes, but this one beats me. I guess I'll will be using my Sony multi-remote for a bit longer, as this one will go back where it came from.
It is a very poor quality product from the outlook. And the item I received was NOT working at all. Don't want to bother returning it. Not worth the time.
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 wish I had read the reviews first. They are dead on! The wire is very thin, maybe 18-20 gauge. Also the protective jacket is purple. I had to put my project on hold and re-order larger wire for car stereo install.
As the preprogrammed modes did not control but the most commonplace functions on my tv and audio set, I quickly started using its learning interface. After teaching many codes, it worked reasonably well, though at the time of buying I did not expect I would have to push many buttons before I could get to the desired device.Then, it lasted roughly 2 weeks. Afterwards, no matter what I did it locked up with a 0999 message for a few seconds, and did not take any new codes until a removed and reinserted the batteries.SAVE YOUR MONEY.
In response to &quot;GRR...&quot; ... I had this same printer for about 4 or 5 months before the same plastic piece broke. It's a tiny plastic &quot;tooth&quot; that holds the whole print head to the toothed drive belt to pull it back and forth across the paper. The first time I fixed it was, similarly, with superglue. I glued the little plastic piece back on the print head, slid it back onto the drive belt, and it worked just fine after that ... for another month. The second time when it broke, it was the same piece broken again, so I took another look.The print head has no real reason to be detached from the drive belt. The teeth serve to keep it in _one place_ on the belt, so it can be pulled back and forth ... so I glued/melted the whole print head onto the drive belt, and 2 days later, the same damn thing broke again.This is the flakiest and most short-lived printer I've ever dealt with. Sure, it was cheap, but my last printer (Xerox) was $25 and lasted well over 2 years.This printer is a nice example of bad engineering overcome by massive advertising. Don't waste your time and money.
I've owned a few Archos products, and I still use the slim 20GB portable hard disk on a daily basis. But I cannot recommend Archos products, because, two years after they started selling here stateside, their quality control and customer support are still very, very poor.While not a looker, the Jukebox Multimedia looks good on paper, with MPEG4/DiVX support (although you need to convert the files, a tedious process) and expandability. As you can tell from the picture it's quite bulky. What's interesting is, it's actually smaller than it looks, but heavier, too, the exact opposite of the RCA RD2840 40GB Personal Jukebox, which I recommend for its 40GB capacity, great price point, and good quality. I cannot recommend the Archos at all, read on.First, the screen on this thing is really small. Tiny! Don't expect to watch video more than a couple times. Once the novelty factor wears off -- and it'll only take a few minutes -- you'll want to shun watching anything on the small screen, even JPEG pictures. (Sorry, Larry, no carry-anywhere porn viewer for you yet.) There are no details on the videos and pictures, and the LCD screen eats battery fast, very fast.Second, Archos really, really, really needs to improve their quality. I bought my first unit on a Saturday, it broke the next day, I took it back for an exchange, then by Tuesday the second one would not turn on. I went back for another exchange, but the very next day the third unit developed a heavy vibration midway through a song. That's it, I returned the unit to store for a full refund.All this time, I did not bother to call Archos tech support, because from my past experience I knew them to be rather useless. With my compact hard disk, for example, it came with an instruction sheet that had whole sections missing! When I contacted tech support, they asked me to refer to the missing information on the sheet! You should take a look at the support section of their website, and you'll see they are not very serious about keeping their customers happy. (Archos is a French company, FYI.) If their products were reliable this could be forgiven. But unfortunately the products are not high-quality at all.So I think if you buy this product you are basically playing with Russian roulette. You might get a reliable unit; my Archos hard drive and one previous Studio jukebox work fine. But, then, if you take my advice and check out the RCA 40GB Jukebox, I think you'll save yourself lots of frustration over a not-cheap purchase.
Radio reception after using this antenna is just as bad as before-I would not recommend this.
Passed away November 7, 2012........and I understand I got off cheap.Some inexpensive stuff is just str8up crap. If I knew this was the case, I'd have been happy to pay more.
This keyboard is so big, that it takes so much space on my desk, I can't even have junk on my desk anymore. I hate the additional functional key, I accidentally press it all the time. Space key is so uncomfortable...
This is the second epson printer I have owned. Both printers have the same problem. The extremely annoying problem is printer head clog if you don't use it in 7 days. Then you need to clean it. Each clean cycle will use about 1/10th of ink. I usually can print seven 7x10 photos per set of cartrige. Rest of the ink is used for printer head cleaning. It is also very slow for photo printing. I don't know if all of the inkjet printers have the same problem!
I have tried everything to get this router to stop disconnecting from the internet. It disconnects sometimes every five minutes! Returning!
I opened it and it was wraped in a plastic and it didnt come with a manual so I had to look it up online to find the instructions. At first i just plugged it in to see if it works right out of the box which failed. Then i process to download the software and it still didnt work so i ended up returning it out of my pocket and got a refund.
Nikon makes great cameras but awful software and this unit relies heavily on software. The scanner is slow as can be and making pre-scan adjustments with the software tedious and time consuming. Much faster with Photoshop! Bulk scanning in not a viable option due to the time it takes per image. I had the APS attachment and it failed continuously to take the film in. I sent it back to Nikon for repairs with detailed description of what was wrong and it came back with the same problems unfixed. Tried it with different brand films and still wouldn't accept rolls. For such an expensive machine it is barely worth it. Certainly not if you don't have much time to fiddle. This is all sad as the quality of scan is clearly there, just the ergonomics of using this unit and the ridiculously produced software are a typical Japanese pain in the neck. If this cost 400$ which it should, my attitude would be different but for 1000$ this is a barely 2 star machine and a hassle at that.
Honestly, believe this before you believe what anyone else will tell you about this product. DO NOT BUY IT. I'm a software developer so I'm technically savvy, and I had to scan inordinate amount of stuff for tax purposes (just simple numbers and text though, in clear and consistent fonts).The reason I'm mentioning that is because if you read these 'oddly positive' reviews (that imply you need to practice to get it right) and you might be tempted to think that other people didn't try. I know when I bought this I was trying to be optimistic, and believed that. Well, even after many, many hours of persisting with this thing, the degree of errors and the horrendously long delay in scanning made had me in tears.To explain why - scanning is a fully synchronous operation - that is, during that 'thinking time' the thing ignores any future scanning. It doesn't buffer and let you keep doing your thing while it's processing the last lot - INCREDIBLY frustrating because you're constantly waiting for it and trying avoid it wasting even more of your time. Each time while waiting you'll think "I could probably type it faster and more reliably". That's EACH LINE people, and each time it happens you'll detest this pen a little bit more. It doesn't let you finish the passage or page and to do it's delay, so you could go and do something constructive like clean the fish tank. No, as soon as you hit the end of the line it becomes a little time vampire. And before you think "well I'm mostly scanning long lines", well consider that the longer the line the longer that delay.It's a toss up whether that delay wastes more time than what you'll spend correcting all the screw ups this thing makes. You sure as hell could never use the pen interface to fix the errors, so you'll just have to go back and fix them later - but - you can't leave it too long because this thing screws up so bad that it's hard to even guess what the original text was. So if it was something you'd scanned in the library, make sure you loan the book so you can refer to the original text when you correct the complete garble in the scanned file you'll have on almost every line. Another point - for anything which isn't dictionary, you can just forget it. It's like 100% failure on URLs or pretty much anything which you couldn't type manually. So in the one case you wouldn't trust yourself typing information manually, and might be willing to tolerate it's inexcusable tardiness, this product is an abject failure.The interface on the device and the PC software gave me flashbacks to 20 years ago when you'd just wonder whether the people who made it actually tried to use it. Amazingly the software somehow manages to parallel the failure of the hardware. There is no concept of 'plug and play', I spent many hours before I actually got it to work, and I couldn't tell you what I did the twentieth time differently from the first time, when it suddenly was recognized by my PC. Mind you, I tried this on a few computers too, so it's not my device. Once you get the software working, you'll realize what a total dog it is and what an cryptic and archaic system it has for installing and managing updates and modules on the device. The only explanation I could give for such an unusable piece of software was that maybe it's actually psychological genius - maybe they made the software deliberately painful as some sort of tolerance boot camp, so the device itself appears relatively reliable.Which would all be worth it if the thing worked of course, but since it will only make you shake your head and wonder if there really is a god, each and every single line you scan until the day you return it or throw it in the bin, it's totally unforgivable.In summary, I'd relate my experience with this product to that of having a psycho ex-girlfriend. You just regret the day you met her and wonder why you invested so much time into the relationship, hoping things would change. Spending enough time with either will cost you thousands in psychotherapy too.
These are the worst thin DVD cases I've ever made the mistake of buying. Sure the colors are nice but the first priority in any case should be having an effective hub to keep the discs in place, 3/4th's of the time discs held in these cases pop off the hub when I open the case.Avoid at all costs.
*Update* After writing the 2 star review shown below, I returned my faulty iPod to Amazon and received a replacement. The replacement does not seem to have the skipping problem, which I thus presume was an isolated hardware problem.I just received my 60 Gig Video iPod (White), and unfortunately it is a little buggy. I loaded my music collection (51 gigs) onto the device, and the first thing I noticed is that it wouldn't turn off when I hit the off button. After a reset, it would then turn off. Next, the songs randomly quit playing right in the middle and skip to the next song on the list. This problem happens with multiple songs, all of which play fine on my trusty old 40 gig unit. Perhaps a software release will fix these issues soon; if not, mine is going to be returned for a refund.
Wish I read the reviews first, hope you do!These cables were shipped by MarginMart, Inc. and were NOT "Cables To Go", they did not even have the same type of snagless feature as shown in the picture!I would return them all if I didn't need them ASAP, as it is I will probably return whatever I don't use now.Given all that it probably is a suitable cable and shipping was fast.
If your car radio is not 'satellite ready', this XM unit can not be wired in and you will not get a true digital signal. Instead, it broadcasts a weak FM signal your existing antenna picks up.There are about six preset stations this unit can broadcast on; I got interference on all of them. The sound quality was terrible, worse tham AM.I gave up on this unit and replaced the receiver in the car.
Not worth even the twelve bucks...the buds I got for $2 on my last plane ride have as good a sound and are more comfortable.
This is my first review on Amazon. It's not normally something I would do, but I thought I might be able to save somebody some grief.I bought theses cables, including the 25' cable, a 1.5' cable and two of the Y cables, thinking they would be a little upgrade from the cheaper cables I had.They were not. These cables are junk.They pick up noise from everything. My stereo systems were relatively quiet before. When I connected these, and ran the 25' along a wall, that amplifier became noisy. I also had a little USB fan connected to my computer. You could almost hear every turn of the blades in both of my amplifiers.I even had to take out the 1.5' cable and both of the Y's to get rid of all the noise they were picking up and introducing into the systems, even with the fan disconnected.They are very pretty cables, but if you want something quiet, look elsewhere.I should have heeded Roy Sprowl's review on the 1.5' cable. I recommended that you do so.
Absolutely the worst printer I've ever owned.
I bought this lamp in the floor model version. I was not able to assemble because of a missing part that was supposed to be permanently installed. Full Spectrum Solutions would only send me a replacement. Otherwise I would have to pay for shipping back to them. I did not like the quality of the lamp AND it was flawed - not my fault.So...the smart thing to do was let them send me a replacement. Then they have to pay for my shipping to them and their shipping the new one out to me. Ha! There went their profit.Even if the missing piece was there, the assemblage is awful - stuffing the wires up into the lamp - hardly enough room for them - then screwing cheap plastic to cheap plastic. I expected more for that price. Have not been able to turn it on yet. I will followup when I receive the replacement - provided I can even screw it together.Check out other brands - there is competition out there.
I would have felt better if $20 would have blown away in the wind. At least someone would find it and it would have made their day.The fit? Horrible. They come with 4 differant sized plugs. The material reforms to shape too fast and does not allow for time to properly position. Once in, they want to work their way out.The sound. Like listening to music underwater. Mucky bass and no highs.I am very dissapointed with them and have thrown them away so I do not have to look at them to be reminded how I wasted good money. Time for me to step up and buy some decent phones. You get what you pay for.
Just got home and checked the mail and my new surge protector had arrived. Immediately take it into the house and open it then plug it in and test it with my laptop. It worked fine, for 5 seconds. Suddenly my laptop stopped getting power and the surge protector started making a nasty melted metal/plastic smell. So yeah, I think the thing burnt itself out instantly. I will be returning this immediately. I have no idea how this product has such a high rating, I read a few reviews that said they had a similar problem but I thought it was probably a rare occurrence, this does not seem to be the case, these are cheaply and poorly made, I highly advise against purchasing.
My wife and I were heading to Ireland and wanted an inexpensive car gps to take along. This one appeared to fit the bill, (it was inexpensive and had UK and Ireland maps) so we bought it. We needed it rushed, and the seller did a great job and got it to us. That was when the problems started.First, it came with US maps.Second, it was out of service, so we could not do anything about the maps or upgrading the software.At that time, we contacted the seller, who could not help us get the new maps, so we returned it.I think if you are selling something as "new", it should not be obsolete, out of service, etc.
Had it for about 4 mos. Works great so far. Before I had bp-1600 model which broke after about 6mos.This 5500 model seems to start up a bit faster. Can't say much about it. Works so far. The player crashes after clicking on pause
I also own the 100 series of this bag but needed a deeper bag for my 80-200 lens, on camera. This bag is significantly larger and it doesn't seem to distribute the weight as well as the smaller bag - even with the same lenses loaded. I used it for a week on a recent trip, wearing it for 6-10 hours each day and it was amazingly uncomfortable. For a while I let one of my travel associates carry it and after two hours they gave it back!In any case, I do not recommend this bag if you plan on having three professional lenses and a camera body. It is just too uncomfortable. It does however fit all three lenses and the camera body which is why I gave it a two stars instead of one.
I bought this instrument and it was spoilt within 2 months.The navigation to songs isnt user friendly.Even though I charge the battery completely, the instrument turns off abruptly.Sometimes it never goes on.Tried resetting it, charging it..nothing works.I am not sure whether its a defect with the instrument or the product, but would never go for it again.
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.
I bought this mouse, and it worked great for a day or two and then quit. I echanged it for another and it doesn't work either. The manual says it will work with a PS2/Serial adapter but apparently not. I threw the box away the first day when it worked, so now I'm stuck with a dead mouse. Stay away from this one.
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!
I hear a noise, like an electronic vibration, when I use this speaker. The vibration is disruptive and makes listening to the iPod unpleasurable. Do not buy this speaker.
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 have had 3 of these bags over the past few years. The first lasted a very long time and was a great bag. I replaced it with the same model, and this one only lasted a year or so. I replaced that one a few months ago and it is already starting to come apart (you can stick your hand right through the bottom of the bag - exactly where you don't want it to break). I have to conclude that they have started to build these more cheaply than they used to. I won't be buying a 4th Kensington. Too bad, because I really like the form factor of the bag.
I got this kit hoping that it would fit my 98 Honda Civic LX. I even spent the night before the install carefully twisting, soldering, and heat-shrinking the wires with to the after-market Sony stereo wire setup. Popped the old radio out and suprise, suprise - the plugs didn't match.This very well may work on other '98 Hondas, but if you're expecting it to fit in your Civic LX - look somewhere else.
I have 2 big disks. They have each been replaced twice in the past 8 months. They both just failed again. I am certainly not trusting anymore data with these unreliable things. Possibly they are failing because they get so hot.I own a couple of maxtors that have been up and running without hassles for 2 years.
Horrible sound quality. If you have to buy a FM transmitter get one that plugs in to you cigarette lighter, they are much better even though they do cost more.
...In just about 3 months after that its zooming lence after a crackling sound jammed, I had it replaced and... guess what!... after about a month I had the very same crackling sound and jam. I changed out it to a less expensive Canon PowerShot A200 camera. It may look ugly, but it works and pictures are great what really counts. Doesn't it?If you don't want to have trouble with cameras, stay away of HP PhotoSmart 812. Thanks
I decided to do my body a favor and buy myself an ergonomic keyboard. While my keyboards work decently, I was overcome with problems; the mechanical M1 keyboard was a poor keyboard for typing (the feeling was off and I was making an abnormal amount of typos) and my basic Logitech keyboard, a membrane kind, started off nicely but turned rather crappy as time went on. It was time for a new keyboard.I was in a pinch between going after a new mechanical keyboard or an ergonomic one (you can have both, but the cost is prohibitive). After some thought, I went with a cheaper route and for this keyboard. Upon opening it, it looked great; sure, it wasn't PS/2 compatible, but the wrist support was superb. Build quality was great throughout, although it's no mechanical keyboard. It was wonderful to put my hands on the wristpad (which was lightly padded and covered with faux leather--it's really better than it sounds), ready to type.Then I began typing.Problems began to surface. The keys were too stiff; I don't remember any keyboards that required break-in periods. They are usually shipped new and that's the best condition for the keyboards; it goes downhill as they age. The keyboard layout, I could nitpick about, but seeing as it's an ergonomic keyboard, there's no reason to (it's probably better to adapt than to whine about it). The dealbreaker, though, is the spacebar.It's an ill-conceived, ill-designed, ill-manufactured piece of junk. Not only is the force required to type with it high, it often refuses to be pressed. Sometimes it gets stuck. Overall, whatever good thing I had to say about the keyboard, the godforsaken spacebar tosses it out the window.I should've listened to the online reviews and pass up the opportunity to get this keyboard. It's a shame the keyboard types nothing like it looks--it looks beautiful and functional, but that's about it. Fix the spacebar! Then I am willing to give this keyboard a shot again.
As stated above the unit comes with no power adaptors. Found a couple of 12v adapters around the house. Plugged in the units. Still nothing. Not even a LED to let you know if they are getting power or not. No on/off switch. Seems this type of product should be a lot easier to use.
I purchased this item and was very excited about getting it... I had a previous version of WinTv and I liked it but wanted something new... as I read the specs for this program and card it looked as if I had found what I was looking for. When I installed the card and program nothing happened, I re-installed and the card began to work but the picture was terrible none of the channels matched if something was on 21 it would show 22.... half of the channels wouldn't even come on... I had to do a system restore 3 times to get rid of the program but now there is a warning that comes on when I boot my computer about missing .dll files.... Buyer beware, this is a worthless item... I have tried to get in touch with the seller and I have recieved no reply...BUYER BEWARE !!!!
If you are looking for an IPod alarm system this is your machine. The reviewer comments about good sound quality are on the mark. But it has one serious design flaw at least for how I wanted to use it and I'm returning mine. I thought it was a dual IPod/Radio alarm system, as advertised. It is not. The radio alarm is only a second alarm, apparently for a second sleeper. You cannot select between the two options. Tried the work around of setting the second alarm to go off first but you can't not set Ipod alarm so when it (or the buzzer) goes off it shuts down the radio. Can't understand why they couldn't have worked around this issue but beware if you want choice and flexibility in what you wake to.
Under the Technical Details, it clearly states:* Push-to-talk microphone button located on sideHaving received it, I can clearly state that is not the case.
The clear top or cover on this product constantly flips off if you pick it up to put it away. The rollers also fall from my hands constantly. I feel I have butterfingers handeling this but my daughter has the same problem as me. My husband asked what's wrong with us, then he picked it up and the whole thing ended up on the floor. I wish I purchased a different set.
I recently bought this DVD player for $50 at Sams Club to go along with my brand new Vizio HDTV. I made the mistake of not reading the reviews before I got it and now I'm paying for it.I returned home and hooked up the DVD player immediately. It had a stellar picture, don't get me wrong; however, much like another reviewer said, I needed to crank the volume on the TV just to match it up to the loudness that cable (or any other medium) provided.That was the beginning of my problems. After about a week my son went to watch 3:10 To Yuma only to find out that the DVD player wouldn't turn on. I unplugged it, plugged it back in, held down the power button, tried using the remote to turn it on.. nothing worked. I finally broke down and called Magnavox as a last effort resort before I was going to return the player to Sams Club.This is where it gets unbelievable. The customer service rep told me that this is a semi-common problem with this unit and that to fix it, I would need to follow these steps: unplug the unit, slowly push in the power button 5 times, and then plug the unit back in. Sure enough, it worked like a charm.So this is what I get for $50: good picture, bad sound, and the need to perform some sort of witchcraft-esque maneuvers just to get my DVD player to turn on.Not worth it.
I bought this router for the QoS and dual uplink features. It seemed like a better bet than having a PC do the job, and less hassle to set up. Given the headline feature set, I was expecting configuration options to match. What a disappointment.First off, you can't configure this router properly unless you have a Windows machine handy, and any machine using a static IP must be configured manually. The inbuilt DHCP server doesn't reserve the whole subnet for leases, but locks out (indeed fails to acknowledge the existence of) any machine with a static IP. And the web interface doesn't allow for configuration of static addresses, additional services for pass-through, DHCP ranges and other commonly expected features. A Windows-based utility is supplied where a single PC is designated "master" and can go on to configure access rights for other systems. Worse, you can only have a combined total of 15 users (dynamic and static) even on the latest beta firmware -- itself only available on request from Linksys support.Throughput is also poor.This is a severely crippled product. If you have only a handful of systems running Windows, and are happy with dynamic addressing, then the RT042 may have some utility. But if you're a power user attracted by the multiple uplinks and QoS features expecting a powerful device, steer well clear.
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 bought this keyboard for my mother as she has wrist issues and uses the computer often. Everyone who has tried the keyboard has found the ergonomics of it to be pretty mediocre. The deathblow to it is that the space bar has the worst feel to it, and makes a loud clanking noise. Not too happy with it, but oh well.
Direct and to the point. You MUST significantly have more horsepower than the product specifications state. I have attempted this product on a 2.6 GHZ, 1024 MB RAM, Pentium 4 processor, with over 120 GB of free disk space. These specifications vastly exceed Pinnacle's stated requirements.My findings:Expect to spend 6 hours for every 1 hour of DVD generated.Expect to only be successful writing to DVD about 10% of the time.Expect to lose your captured data, or for your data to become corrupt on a regular basis.Expect to wait 30-60 minutes on hold for technical support.Expect technical support (once you get someone) to be of very litte help.Expect your frustration level to significantly increase.I have thus far spent over 70 hours attempting to convert my home VHS tapes to DVD. Thus far I have been successful on one 24 minute DVD (even that one is inferior in appearance than the original VHS tape). I have researched over 1000 of the postings on the Pinnacle user forum web site to find any information that would assist me in my endeavor. While I have found a lot of useful information I have also found that that essentially the product is unreliable and should have never been released to the public (even if it were free).I am technically qualified (on the PC/software level). This product has great promise but simply cannot deliver. Check out the user forums on the www.pinnaclesys.com site BEFORE you buy this product. Granted, someone will always complain about the best of products; however, in this case the sheer volume of complaints should tell you something.Finally, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I cannot offer any other suggestions for alternative products as I am still searching for one which will professionally and reliably perform as advertised.
I bought this headset back in June 09. The sound quality and price are great, can't complain. But a problem developed in less than two months that people cannot hear me from the other end. I did not have time to think too much about it. It is not expensive enough for me to return it. Panasonic can't tell me that the problem is with my phone. It is a Panasonic phone! So here is a one star rating for a low tech product that cannot last for more than a few months.
Having stared balefully in the general direction of these earphones for a little over two years now, I am better able to determine their true functionality.Whilst the manufacturer has it that they could be used as an ear phone, I believe they are much more suited as a chocking hazard for three year olds, or perhaps, as knotted recursive afunctional loops.To be fair, during the brief periods in which the earpiece actually stayed in the ear, I could grant that the sound was acceptable for the $43 (AU) price tag. Sadly, however, these moments were few. Far more often, said earpieces would blithely fall upon the user's shoulder, usually at a particularly climatic moment during a song.Oh, sure, you get spare pieces of foam. Spare pieces which also fail to fit into one's ear.Hopefully, as an earlier reviewer noted, Koss has since improved the product, because the only other viable use is probably in plugging bronchioles.
Using the most recent Intellitype 8.0 mouse and keyboard drivers on OS X Snow Leopard, my system would crash (Kernel Panic!) almost daily. It always happened when I would press a key (such as the arrow keys) in rapid succession. I could never reproduce the error at will, but when it did happen it was obviously frustrating since I'd lose everything I had running at that time. Deactivating the drivers would not help.After my system froze for the third time in a single day, I completely uninstalled all of the MS Intellitype software and haven't had a problem since. Only downside is I don't get to use the functionality of the extra keyboard/mouse buttons, but so far the trade off is worth it.I love the keyboard otherwise, I had the previous Natural keyboard for 15 years and hope to keep this one just as long.
had professionally installed quit working after one day installers have returned to company for repair or replacement still awaiting response
This system is total rubbish. Too many reviewers are skirting around the lack of bass control: they are amplified speakers, so they should come with some sort of control, or advise to that effect at point of sale. I contacted them to ask for advice: perhaps I was missing something in the way of software. The person who responded obviously wasn't familiar with the problem, or the product either - I was told to keep them away from the walls, and put them on a carpet. Duh. Altec Lansing should know better than to let their name be put on such Far Eastern originated junk.Reviewers - let's be honest. They are good pro audio company's poor attempt at branding. I doubt they ever saw the inside of an AL factory, or warehouse. To say "well, what do you expect for the money" - is not good enough for the AL brand. Don't encourage others to purchase.AL - stick to pro.
I was very excited when I received this camera. I liked it very much, and thought I was getting a lot of camera for the money. Sure enough, the pictures looked great, very true color, nice to handle, Black & White setting. It was a little heavy and uses those XD cards, but overall I really liked it. Then, within about three hours of owning it - after less then ten pictures - something had gone awry. The zoom lens was stuck, it wouldn't move and an error message kept appearing. Then, the camera would shut off. That's when I referenced the manual and found out that it wasn't a fixable error. It had to be fixed by the manufacturer. I guess I know why I couldn't find a new one on-line, and why there were so many refurbished. I still really like Fuji cameras, but I wouldn't trust this model, especially a "recertified" one. I have since learned that I am not the only person who has found this out the hard way. Lucky, I was able to return mine for a refund.
It might be just my situation, but also a design flaw. I managed to lose the cap that came with my lens the week I got the lens and decided to get this as price seemed good. Unfortunately, handles on the side protrude in a way that does not allow using the cap when the hood is attached.
I have been using the "white" optical trackball since they came out, I think in 1998 or so. The "old" size was a perfect fit for the hand, but the new size is just too small. My hand cramps up after about an hour of use; I would actually rather use a mouse than this little thing. Also, the trackball does not appear to be removable for cleaning as the white one was (and it needs it about once a week). If you are thinking of replacing your old white one with one of these think twice, I was sure disappointed and am hunting down old white ones..Scott LeeCAD engineer
Ordered this contract early November. By early December, had to email and then follow up with two phone calls so that they would send me the contract. Completely unsatisfactory considering it's only a piece of paper -- how long does it take to print and put in the mail? 6 weeks, that's how long!
Purchased this in hopes of not having to spend the hundreds for a better quality filter. Well end the end I ended up returning it. It was an OK filter, but I could see a strong polorization spot in a lot of the photos. This only happened with the wide angle zoom lens wide open. While that was kind of a pain, the most annoying part of this filter was definitely the cap. The cap does not stay on at all and I am still not sure why they even bothered including it in the package. Disappointed. If you can afford a better filter I would suggest looking at other models.
If you want to save some money and really want HD Radio, buy this unit. The price is right. Otherwise buy a better unit.I installed this radio in my car replacing the failing factory unit.I wanted HD Radio so I could see the song titles and artists like a satellite radio. I just didn't want to pay the subscription fee for satellite.This unit's sound is great! Ok now for the rest of it.The display is hard to read. It has large pixels. So it does not have a very good resolution.Don't use this as your clock. The one on this unit is worthless. It is very small and only displays 24hr military time. The time is displayed as a negative. (The little box it is in is bright while the numbers are dark.) It makes it impossible to read.The volume dial is slick and hard to use. It needs some texture to allow you to grasp it. You can't change the volume on the faceplate with one finger. You have to grasp it. The remote works better than the buttons on the faceplate.When changing between inputs like from CD to tuner there is a slight lag before it changes.I still haven't seen it display the song title and artist on the scroll line. I've read the manual and toggled through the display settings. I don't know if this is a problem with the unit or if the stations are not transmitting the information. Some stations are displaying their website on the bottom line.I wanted to see the orca that is pictured in the advertisement in motion, but it is just a background. You are limited on what information is displayed depending on what you make your background. It has 3 motion backgrounds (bubbles, lightspeed stars, and fireworks) I like the bubbles. (I would rather have had orca in motion.)The antenna plug is not standard for my vehicle. It is larger than my factory antenna connection. I had to modify the antenna plug to allow it to make a connection with the unit. May be the factory plug in my car is just obsolete.I have noticed a down side to HD Radio. When I have a good signal it sounds great, but if I lose the HD signal the volume will change and get quieter. This is annoying if you are in a fringe area. There's nothing like hearing the radio get louder and quieter as you drive.I like the aux1 (front) and aux2 (rear) connections. They are a definite plus.I don't like having to flip down the faceplate to insert and remove my CDs.I haven't installed an amp but it is amp ready which is a nice feature.
This item didn't work! There was a clicking noise in the tape player and the sound quality was horrible. The seller never responded to me. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
...actually, depending on the hardware revision of this device. I got the cheapest one that I could find (~$10), which was version A1. Windows 7 could not find a driver for it and would not allow me to install one manually. Some looking around on the web revealed that this revision is incompatible with Windows 7.
I purchased the Perfection 1650 Photo about a year ago. I have been waiting for a driver for the Mac OS X ever since. None in sight yet. If you attempt to contact Epson Technical support you are referred to a *snailmail* address. Unbelievable!! I tried it and got no response. I am sorry I bought the thing.
DO NO BUY THIS if you do NOT have touch tone dialing. You will not be able to fax out. Why is this not stated in the Product / Technical features? I cannot use this machine and got Zero satisfaction from Brother and Amazon. Watch out what you buy!
I have bought 4 of these telescopes for young people and the elderly. It is ok for looking at the moon, but little else. Telescopes must have APERTURE to be useful, and this little 70mm scope's objective lens is too small - try a DS 90mm scope which has much better quality and shows a lot!In addition, the Meade DS scopes usually have only 0.965&quot; eyepieces, and they are crap. Buy a telescope that uses 1.25&quot; eyepieces. The DS90 has an adapter that permits 1.25&quot; and even 2&quot; eyepieces, which show much more sky when you are observing.
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.
This product does not deliver. You can't find a spot on the FM dial where it will come in clearly and as you drive you have to keep searching for a new broadcast channel. Don't waist your money.
i had to use these headphones this week at work. not so good. they aren't particularly comfortable, but i've worn worse. the mic boom is terrible. it is very loose and this makes it difficult to adjust your mic to you liking, it will always fall down too low. not a problem you might think, you can adjust the flexible portion so it works. well, yes, you could, but you will probably not be in love with how stiff the boom is. it doesn't want to bend much at all. the headband is ok. not the most comfortable, but it works. if you want a good computer headset, look into a logitech set. more expensive, but worth it. turtle beach makes a very comfortable set as well, for $20 more. if you only have $30, you could do worse, but you could also do so much better.
This product does not perform well as a low cost alterative to other large format printers such as the HP. I would suggest that you save up your money until you can purchase something more reliable.
I had high hopes for this headset, as it was highly recommended by someone I trust. I bought it to use with my Blackberry, but the plug was too small so I bought a converter from Radio Shack. Unfortunately, people consistently told me that the sound on their end was terrible, like I was in a super windy place, even though I was in a completely quiet environment. This could very well be the fault of the converter but I thought I'd give a heads up to anyone who was thinking of purchasing this item for the same use that I did. Also, women, it's a little hard to navigate this thing onto your ear when you're wearing any kind of dangling earrings.
The charger doesnt charges,the controller works but when I unplugged it it stops working. MAybe its the battery....
I loved this router until I got an Iphone. There was some sort of glitch: it would not work with the Iphone. I searched through on-line sources for the answer without coming up with a good one. I spent hours on the phone with people at Dlink. Finally after repeated calls, a technician at DLink got it to work. I would have preferred if it worked immediately--I really can't afford to spend that much time working on this problem. But, overall, the DLink has been good--fast connection for my Laptop, and now for the Iphone.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router
I bought this in an attempt to increase the wifi range of my router. I recently moved my modem location to the far end of my home, and my old Linksys b/g router couldn't throw a signal to the other end of the house. I figured a brand new "n" router would do the trick. Note I also upgraded my cable modem to something top of the line.While I have no complaints about setup or the ability to connect, the signal strength is not one bit better than my old router. Not sure why it advertises "6 times the range!"If you need a router, sure, but if you are trying to upgrade, don't waste your money.
I purchased this camera as a travel camera to take on an upcoming trip. My other camera is a Nikon D80. I read lots of reviews for the Canon point & shoot cameras and decided to give this one a try because of the image stabilization. This is my first Canon camera since my old 35mm Canon Snappy. I've taken it out on a couple of shoots before our trip.Pros:* Very small and light, easy to carry around.* Takes regular AA batteries which is great if your rechargable batteries run out of juice during a trip. I do recommend buying high quality rechargables though.* Produces very vivid colors which equal great photos.* Has image stabilizer which is a very nice feature in a camera under $150!Cons:* The time it takes to get ready between shots with the flash is waaaay too long. By the time it is ready again, the moment has passed or the subjects have moved on or changed their expressions because of the long wait..."oh hang on...just a minute...stay right there..." That doesn't work.* Very close to impossible to see the screen in sunlight (even with a glare reducer/protective film). No problem one might say, there is a viewfinder...see next con...* The viewfinder is not true to what you actually take a picture of...useless if you are zooming for sure!* No battery life indicator that I have found.I wouldn't buy this particular camera if I had it to do over again for my needs. I also had a problem with it right out of the box (an apparent spec of dust is inside the lens which requires shipping it to Canon to be fixed...not a very good start for me with my Canon experience). The customer service guy at Canon was very nice however. It should take about 10 days to 2 weeks to get the camera back. It was purchased to take on a trip this weekend so all of the pictures will have a dust spec shadow in them. To me, the importance of the cons outweighs the importance of the pros. Most cameras today do take great pictures. The viewfinder is basically useless and the screen is too hard to see outdoors. No matter how vivid and nice the pictures are capable of being, if you can't frame your picture and even make sure the subject is in the picture because you can't see the viewfinder in the light...what's the point? If you are going to use this mostly in overcast or indoor shots, it would be great and that is where the image stablization comes in handy but then you have to wait for the flash. If you have to use the flash much, patience is required because you can't take more than one fast.If I did it all over again, I wouldn't get this camera simply because it doesn't fit with my needs. I'm sure others are very happy with it and that's great. Hopefully after I get back from our trip and have it repaired, I'll learn to like it too. I'm a huge online shopper but I would buy locally next time so that if there was a problem (like I have with the lens issue), I could return it directly to the store for an exchange. I won't purchase another camera from an online store but I will give Canon another try one day.
The description said it fits most phones. It didn't fit either of the 2 phones I have. Company refused to let me exchange it and just told me to go buy a converter cord.
The HP 15 was not compatible with my printer despite being the correct cartridge number - never worked. Would not purchase again.
The filter is basically a piece of aluminium with four holes (which do not work for set screws), so if you can buy other product more expensive but also more complete, you do it.
I have had the same problem with the black screen as many others had. I loved the product until the black screen problem. Sony is no help what so ever and just recommend service for $130. I would never buy another sony camera.
The Canon pixma mp500 has been a living nightmare from beginning to the end.The photos come out streaky, blotchy, etc... in a word, awful. And it has been that way from day 1. Almost on a weekly basis, it malfunctions, refusing to accept paper, refusing to print, the menu is created by a moron, it is totally un intuitive. Don't buy this printer.
I'm a research engineer and on the weekends a sailing instructor on the coast of CA and Hawaii. I bought a Night Owl Optics monocular and it worked great. After about three months it just stopped working. I sent it back for repair and it once again worked. When I pulled it out several months latter to use it, it was dead again. Because it was out of warranty I opened it up to investigate. The factory repair people had stripped out the screws and the inside was an example of the worse workmanship you could imagine!
Did not fit the sony CD Player I bought with it--not even close. It would cost me more to return than I paid for it. Not fair to customers.
I like how it looks, I liked OSX for the most part, but this computer isn't that great. The processor isn't that strong. My Athlon 2100 could process faster than this thing could and it was a fraction of the price.Here is my main concern though. I've had this iMac for about 3 months now and its been pretty good up until now. The screen randomly flickers now and every once in a while it hangs for about 5 seconds (nothing works, can't move mouse, sounds stops playing). The computer even freezes to the point where I have to shut it down and restart. I also turned it off thinking it overheated. Let it cool down for a few hours and started it up and it took about 8 restarts to actually let it boot up into OSX.I wouldn't recommend buying this product. I don't know how other macs are but thisi one, my first one, is not good at all. I plan to try and make apple take it back or sell it for as much as I can get. I want my PC back.
The quick start fold out literature doesn't provide enough detail to actually get started with the GPS--it's necessary to follow the manual. My unit's first screen displayed a Welcome in some Scandinavian language. The second page was largely blank except for another Scandinavian word. Then the unit went blank. A call to the 800 number yielded a 15 minute wait through a local radio station's rock music,then an invitation to leave a recorded message because no tech support was available. This was three hours before the end of their day. The call was not returned by the end of their day. An e-mail request for support has gone 12 hours without anything other than the automated e-mail replies. The FAQ and trouble shooting sections of the manual and the Website offer no assistance in diagnosing the problem.Not an encouraging start!
I've owned this player for at least four years. And, although I haven't used it for awhile --perhaps six months-- I didn't leave it plugged in and I don't use batteries. So when I plugged in in today, I fully expected it to run. It hadn't been dropped, drenched or otherwise abused, it had just been left hanging on the rail of my treadmill. And the thing won't work. It'll indicate a track for a disc, but then shut down. No sound, no anything. I was going to listen to some jazz while on the treadmill, but now I have to get a new cd player. Bummer.
This thing is very unstable. I couldn't even use it. Constantly crashed my computer, which is state of the art. It should work, but doesn't. DO NOT buy this. Only get one from a company called Hauppage. They make the WIN TV, awesome cards. I wouldn't use anything else. Especially not this piece of junk. I sent it back.
Writing this review for all of the peeps the only look at 1 star reviews to get "honest" opinions. I've had them for 2+ years, never needed to deal with costumer service. Sounds is really quite good for computer speakers, the satellites perform as satellites do with crisp high end response, a little bit tiny sounding, lacking mid range sound. It's a little difficult to find a balance that tricks your ears into hearing a flat mid-range, but that's what you're buying. I've been using them lately with blu-ray digital on a PS3, work great. The setup is easy (e.g. plug it in). I didn't notice a lick of difference with MP3's playing optical or with the the 3 1/8th inch connectors (forget what they're called, maybe just stereo, or 5.1). However, digital with the blu-ray or a 96kHz hi-fi or HD music file is terrific. The surround sound is good and there's a lot of flexibility with how you setup the sound in accordance with your tastes. You can also use the THX tool that comes with the system to further tweak, I found the tool a bit cumbersome but you can tweak individual speaker volumes which is nice.Lastly, as for it's durability, again, had it over 2 years, it has a bug where the power doesn't work, remedied by unplugging the sub and plugging it back in - happens about 3 times a year. This little bug is probably due to the fact that my house flooded 4 inches of water and soaked the woofer and the power strip on the ground. Dried it out for 2 days, still works with this little bug. The guy who blew his woofer twice is seriously pushing the limits of the device. A likely scenario is that it overheated since these kinds of subs get stuck in the corner somewhere without ventilation and it can draw some heavy power for a computer device, thereby generating a lot of heat.Overall, it's not a bad product, I'm about to buy a set for a birthday gift. I like good sound, without breaking the bank. This is a nice in between. Want better? It'll cost you. The only con I would say is lacking warmth in the midrange which the sub doesn't quite mask and the satellites can't quite acquire. Pros: it's real surround, 5.1 dolby, dts, thx, the works, and for the price tag, it's great.
The product itself is probably fine. However, there is no way (as of this writing) for Amazon to guarantee that you get the correct revision--they can't check stock at that level. I got the wrong revision and had to return. If you are getting through Amazon from a 3rd party reseller, you might have more sucess--but somebody should be able to visibly check the box label before you order...
The ink cartridges did not work in my printer. The printer would not recognize the ink cartridges. Both cartridges were messy with ink on the external surfaces. I returned both cartridges for refund. I cannot recomment purchasing from this vendor.
I'm sure this is a wonderful product and my friend who bought it from me loves it on his pc based home network. Unfortunately, mine is entirely a Mac house and no matter what we tried, we couldn't get it to work with any of our computers or printers.
Will not work unless you point it right at the receiver. You can't sit on the couch and keep it in your lap because it will be pointing above the TV and the receiver won't pick up the signal. Solution would be to put the IR receiver above the TV. It shouldn't be that sensitive though.Also, if the IR beam is broken while typing, the receiver will get stuck on a key and keep pressing it until another key is pressed and connection is re-established.Very poor design. Gets a 2 instead of a 1 because if you point it right at the receiver, it does actually work quite well. It also seems fairly ruggedly built. However, since this is supposed to be used in your lap, it cannot be used as intended and only gets 2 stars.
Works fine as a charger. However, with my iPod classic there is a high pitched squeal when I listen while this charger is plugged in, due to inadequate power supply filtering. This is not the only make/model on the market with this problem -- my quest to find one that doesn't squeal continues.
This battery is supose to work in sony products that use npfm50. It does not work. I thought I would save money with this battery and now I have to send it back and buy a sony battery.
The design of the camera, the metal case, size, weather-proofing are excellent. It's still my favorite. However the quality of pictures both indoors and outside are horrible. The camera over compensates for dark or light situations. A beautiful day with a nice blue sky is captured by either making the sky very white, or the subject (trees, house, etc) very dark. The camera is being returned because of the poor quality. It's a real bummer because I like everything else about the camera.Updated 10/21/03 -- Purchased the Canon Powershot S400 to replace. What a great camera!!!! The Canon takes excellent pictures right out of the box. About the same size, but no weatherproofing. Much better camera for the money!!
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
This product (as with the Pioneer Inno) was intentionally downgraded, so that the FM transmitter will only work if you buy the car kit. Now you can't take it to your office and use with your boombox, etc. Perhaps they think they will sell more hardware this way.However, in the days of advancing electronics we should expect better. Don't buy this product until they change it back! Don't worry, a competitor will soon improve on this situation!
I contacted Sirius customer support before ordering this unit. I was told that it comes with a "basic antenna". But when I received the two receivers, neither of them had an antenna. So I called Sirius again and requested two antennas for the units. I was told that they have no antennas in stock right now!!! What? The manufacture has no antennas for their own equipment? I find that to be unacceptable. I was also on hold for 20 minutes the first time I called, and 26 minutes the second time I called.There is also a design oversight on the unit. It only comes with an F connector for the antenna. But every antenna made by Sirius/Terk/Monster has an SMB connector on the cable! So no antenna will directly connect to this unit without an SMB to F adaptor that is VERY hard to find. Or you will have to get an antenna that comes with the larger RG-58, or RG-6 cable, and then cut off the SMB connector and splice on an F connector. You talk about something simple made hard.But I have no issues with the seller. [...] sent the unit in a timely manner, the products were packaged well and everything was OK with [...]. But Sirius customer support was terrible, and why did they not include a simple SMB jack on the unit when all of their antennas use this type of connector.
DO NOT BUY!It will freeze, and not open on the code you set it to. Then...if you just wiggle around the keys making random combos...it will open.This is not security, this is randomness...
I like that you can set it up to perform multiple functions with one press of the button, this feature would be great if it actually worked right more than 50% of the time. Half the time, the TV doesn't turn on from the first try - same goes when I try to turn it off.
I have not been able to get this to work again. It was great for the first week, then it made my computer crash and now I cannot get it installed again. I am not sure I like that.
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.
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.
Bought this USB hub with a Microsoft USB keyboard/mouse combo at NewEgg. Unfortunately NewEgg doesn't allow many negative reviews so I'm writing it here. Anyone reading this can go to NewEgg's product page for this hub and read similar issues I've discovered.Connected both to this USB hub. The mouse would sometimes register double clicks when there was a single click. The keyboard sometimes repeatedly typed a single character across the screen when I only pressed a key once. Other times I knew I pressed one key but registered as a completely different key press on the screen.High heat issue as others have reported could be causing these errors. I wouldn't trust connecting a storage device of any kind to this hub as critical data could be corrupted.With this hub being so cheap, returning with paid shipping may not be worth the hassle.It's always good to order brand name computer products (e.g. Belkin or Adaptec USB hubs) even if they cost more but guarantees to work.
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.
This player had a software/firmware failure where it would never boot up properly. After a long discussion with Sandisk tech support, they suggest that I return the player and get a refund. This is what I did.
Best Pro - Very nice looks, smooth sailingWorst Con - Battery LifeLet me start off by saying this is the best-looking ipod yet. The click wheel is smooth, the screen bright and vibrant, and the ipod itself gives off an essence of innovation. The sound is clear, and watching movies is less strenuous than it seems. BUT, the battery life is terrible. The Apple site boasts of 20 hours of battery life: this is not even close to the real amount, which leads me to believe that that is the number if you keep it on without playing music or video. This is pretty much the only complaint i have (besides itunes, but im not going to go into that), but it is also the reason why im only giving it 2 stars. I'm pretty sure I get maybe 3 hours of music, and i havent watched too much video to tell yet for that. Converting your video files isnt as bad as it seems, there are a lot of decent converters out there. Lastly, i dont know about the external durability of the ipod, as i bought a skin and it seems to be working pretty well. The only people who get scratches on their ipod are people who sit on them, spill something on them, etc.
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 bought Microsoft Mic because I tought it would be well constructed and have great sound quality. I figured paying more would improve the quality. It worked for one month, and then microphone and sound went bad. The conection to the ear peace became loose. I took it back and exchanged it for a new one and it lasted about one month as well. It may be the heavy volume control in middle of cord. Since this is the 2nd one I have used I must assume its a poor design! I would not recomemmend anyone buy this!
My IPOD did not work, and I spent over 6 hours on the phone with Apple tech support, calling 6 different times at 45 min-1.5 hours each call, and the product still did not work properly. It would randomly stop playing songs and would skip to other songs, when they would work fine on the computer or as a single file. I am never buying a refurbished product from here again.
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.
For basic home networking, this router is fine as long as you don't need any support. I could never get VPN to work, and Gateway tech support admitted it was most likely a hardware problem, but refused to even tell me where to find firmware updates since the problem was not discovered until it was barely out of warranty (unless I paid $3/minute or $300/year for the privilege, although they assured me that they still didn't expect to be able to solve the problem even if I paid the steep price). Since this was one of many such experiences over the past few years, I replaced the router with another brand (a less expensive but more configurable model), and have had no problems at all.
Despite the name it is NOT a card reader for Ipods. It is a card reader for your computer that happens to have an Ipod dock on top of it. No where on the outside of the box or in the description does it tell you, but you CANNOT transfer files directly from the reader portion to an Ipod. It will only go to a computer and from there you can load it normally to your Ipod. But since the Ipod dock and reader each require seperate USB cables, so you need to have two open USB ports on your computer or buy a hub. Extremely poorly thought out product, should either be renamed or better yet pulled from the market. I'm sorry I paid for it.
This unit worked once and never again. I had to resort to downloading pictures from my Nikon directly instead of saving battery time as I had hoped to do. The card reader not only did not work but caused my computer to crash twice, since I, believing the other reviews, kept trying thinking I had the faulty parts, not the reader. I'm not sure I even want to try another unit.
lasted about a week and then the fans started making noises. Now it makes an annoying noise every time I turn it on. I have to gently tap the top and bottom of the fan for it to not make that noise. I wish I had an extra set of hands to give this product Four Thumbs Down!
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. It is now several weeks 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?
This product is surprisingly terrible. I'm a big fan of Linksys (and even moreso of Cisco,) my wireless network at home is Linksys and that at my workplace is Cisco. I am a systems/network administrator and I found the setup for this device to be unworth the effort. I am currently awaiting a Return Merchandise Authorization from Linksys so that I can send this piece of rubbish back.
The title says it all. If you bought this player for listening to audiobooks, which is what I did, you'll be extremely disappointed that you'll have to fast forward through the book every time you start it up since there is no resume feature. Considering audiobooks are anywhere from 3 to 8 hours long in most cases, or at least the pieces you get from audible are, it's totally inconvenient to start playing from the beginning each time you turn it on. Get used to the fast forward button and remembering exactly what time you were at because you're going to be doing a lot of it. Lame.
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.
Even though the packaging and Web sites says this will work with Hitachi DVD players, it won't. I spent 2 hours going through the elaborate code search process, then called customer service and they said, "Yeah, we get that alot. You might want to buy a Sony remote."What a waste of time and misleading packaging!!!
...I can say that they have all failed, most sooner than later. They all give me the "service required'message, often accompanied by a false laser radar alarm, which is the most alarming to the user (pun intended). That's annoying when it's a false alarm.I do have to say, when it's working, I'm very, very pleased with its performance. It has saved me some tickets, I'm sure. I never used it to drive like a maniac, but just to keep me less likely to get a ticket when I'm not as consciously aware as I should be of the speed limit.I have to try another brand, after this, my fifth 8500, has failed. Some lasted a year, most did not.
I use a Canon EOS 1Ds 11.1mp and wear glasses. The extender was supposed to help me see through the view finder but it doesn't fit properly, a design flaw on the part of Canon. The eyepiece has a triangular protrusion on the back which slides in a grove just above the diopter wheel. I assume that this is to keep it from rocking back and forth. Unfortunately the extender does not have this protrusion, nor does it have a matching triangular groove for the eyepiece to slide into. This results in an ill fit for the eyepiece and in order for it to go into the locking grooves, it must be forced. Even then the triangular peice causes the extender to stick out on the left side putting an unnecessary straing on the eyecup. I have contacted Canon and they have never heard of this before but are researching it. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this flaw.
First off, I like D-Link products and have been using them for years. I've probably owned 15 of their devices, including wireless routers, without any failures.However, I've just gone through two different DIR-655s with the same problem. Both DIR-655 routers in a small office had reliability issues: both routers constantly did wireless restarts, breaking the existing wireless connections each time it restarted. They killed my Skype and GoToMeeting conversations and had to be replaced.D-Link customer support was stellar, but could not fix the unit and replaced one for me with another DIR-655. The other unit I returned to Amazon (easily as usual, thank you Amazon) and replaced it with a D-Link DIR-628 RangeBooster N Dual Band Router,D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router, which worked fine in my office out of the box. I now have the original DIR-655 at home, where it's quite happy - different environment than the office is causing no issues at all. Some kind of incompatibility at my office was common to both DIR-655s.These new routers, the DIR-655 and the DIR-628, have extremely fast and powerful wireless systems. My range is easily twice what it used to be, and security is better (WEP, WPA, WPA2) than on the older router I replaced at home. The DIR-655 is noticeably faster than the previous D-Link router it replaced, but with Verizon FIOS modem in the line is still nowhere near Gigabyte speeds.D-Link's new router setup wizard is excellent - great for novices and still helpful for the more experienced.So I'm still a D-Link fan, but cannot recommend the DIR-655. Cost me hours of screwing around. Stick with the other fine D-Link products.
Great receiver with lots of adjustments, however . . .First, just to set the time, you need an engineering degree. I have to refer back to the directions everytime to reset it. I'm a very techie person, and normally NEVER have to use the manual after the first adjustment on home theatre, car stereo, computers, etc . . . So, when I have to go back to the manual, something isn't right. Next, the only adjustment wheel SUCKS!!! If you push it and aren't exactly in the middle of the button, you end up going to another menu instead of selecting the item you wanted. It's better with the remote. Great display, except you can't see it in bright sunlight and it's distracting at night. The bluetooth mic sounds like you're 15 feet away, so I had to go back to my headset. Pioneer need to go back to multiple dials and buttons. This SUCKS!!!
This product installed easily enough and that was all that is good about it.I live in a area with several strong AM and FM stations and even the strongest are full of static and very weak.Don't waste your money.
Like another review I read, the camera took great pictures but I took it to the beach, and some how sand got in the lens. When I took it to the repair shop to be repaired they said the warranty was void because it doesn't cover sand damaging the lens (although judging from the reviews it seems to happen quite frequently). Secondly, the price to get the camera repaired was almost the price of a brand new camera, so it wasn't even worth it. Thirdly the repair shop advised me never to take it to the beach again, but what is the point in purchasing a camera for vacations if you can't even take pictures on the beach?????
I've spent the past two and a half hours trying to get this to work to no avail. Like many of today's miracles of technology, it's a great idea - just lousy execution.Unfortunately, it doesn't even properly control things that are in its database let alone things that aren't. Sometimes it works okay, but usually not. Logitech's solution is the "Help" button, a kind of mini-setup routine for dummies that will frequently solve the problem temporarily. But when you combine the few minutes you waste on the "Help" routine every time you want to do something with the hour or two it can easily take to do the initial setup, it's just not worth it.Pros - it controls my Nakamichi 200 CD changer fairly flawlessly. And when it works, it's great - it's just not very often.Cons - has all kinds of trouble switching sources on both my receiver (which was in its database) and my TV. (which wasn't) L-O-N-G tedious setup process, particularly if, like most people, your computer isn't in the same room as the TV. To get my DVD player to work, I finally wound up swapping inputs (HDMI2 instead of HDMI1 on the TV) because the Harmony remote simply would not change to HDMI1 - it scrolled right past it every single time.The old basket of remotes is far, far less of a PITA than this thing. I'm really sorry I wasted fifty bucks on it.
I spent two hours with MIO Tech Support figuring out why the MIO C520 was importing the address from my Outlook incorrectly. Finally, the Tech specialist told me that I have uncovered a known bug and the MIO is working on it. If it was a known bug, why did they keep me on the phone for two hours? I wonder how many of the professional reviewers (CNET etc) actually tried importing their contacts. The C520 is close to a year old, how much more time do they need to correct a fundamental bug which affects their marketing and sales pitch directly. If you want to use your Outlook with your GPS, stay away from this product.
Did not work straight from the box. Too much trouble to pack and return, so I will just EAT the cost. Not happy.
Nothing else to say really. The device broke right after the warranty expired. Great while it lasted but will never trust Apple again
I bought this thinking it would be a nice cheap alternative to buying a whole new stereo system with an auxillary port just to play my mp3s in my car. it was actually a pretty decent sound quality compared to other cassettes and even some fm transmitters. The only problem I had was the build quality, as soon as I took it out of it's packaging a piece of plastic chipped off on it's own. Then a week later the case came undown and now I'm left with a mess to clean out of my tape deck. 2 in my opinion is very generous for this adapter.
This card reader is only advertised as a generic "firewire" reader. I received the product only to find that it utilizes the old firewire 400 technology, not firewire 800, the current industry standard, in so far as commercial television and film production are concerned from a media management standpoint. These inputs are no longer featured on current model macbooks. Beware before purchasing! Bought my 13 inch Macbook Pro earlier this year and this card reader is not compatible with it! Thanks for specifying Amazon! Enjoy my $40!
I was very disappointed when I tried to use this item, HP 385 Photo Printer, I know it wasn't a new item, but said like new, but when I tried to print with it, I printed 2 photos and wasted lots of paper because the pictures come out red & green mess !!! I had to go to Wal-mart and buy a new ink cart, which cost 31.87. I feel that someone needs to replace my money on the ink cart.I am very satisfied with the order as far as placing my order and recieving but not product.hope to hear from someone...JoAnn Campbellorder item ID: 33838097750418HP Photosmart 385 Compact Photo Q6387A#ABA)
This does not work on ipods being sold today. It may have worked on first generation ipod with video. Certainly DOES NOT work on new ipod classic OR ipod nano with video. There is NO VIDEO OUTPUT through the headphone socket. you need an apple cable to connect to the long connector to do that. Doesent surprise me this company wont respond to complaints about this. Bloody crooks, I feel cheated. Its tantamount to selling dial-up modems and telling folk they can get broadband through them.
The picture quality is great but sometimes when we try to use it, we have to unplug every cord and wait a few minutes, sometimes we have to do this several times before it will recognize the DVD or Bluray. Sometimes it works just fine but when it doesn't, it is very frustrating. I have read several other reviews that say the same thing so I know it's not just our machine.
These extensions, or liberators if you will, are great but 7 bucks for a 1 footer? C'mon now, I can get these for like a buck or two each at my local computer/electronics store.
I believe RCA customers should seriously consider filing a fraud complaint, and/or class action lawsuit.Like other consumers here, I followed the manual to the letter. This unit did not burn one CD successfully, but ruined 10 blank discs and I lost media I thought had been successfully burned, before I gave up. This unit is so bad, 4 out of the 5 designated RCA service centers in my area refused to service it, or said "exchange only", though exchange and refund are not covered by the warrantee.The one place that did agree to "fix" the machine sent it to an RCA tech. When I picked it up post-repair and tested it at home, the machine froze, requiring a hard reset, within 2 minutes of powering up. Again never successfully burned a DVD, though would indicate the materials were in the "library" and something had recorded onto the disc. The repair shop concurred it was a lemon.RCA finally agreed to replace the unit, and did so with their new DRC8060N model. The new model was just as bad as the 8040, right out of the box. (See my review under that unit).Though it is less than 1 year from my initial purchase, RCA/Thompson refuses refund and requires another round with the designated repair place. Even the repair tech said to stay far away from RCA DVD burners (as well as the Toshibas), and pay extra to go with Panasonic or Sony instead if you want a technology which is actually ready for market.The RCAs should not even be on the shelves, and the behavior of the RCA customer service people at the management/supervisor level indicates they know it-- their purpose is to wear out or wait out the consumer until the warrantee runs out. It is fraud.
i had a 64mb thumbdrive which was slow, locked up OS X with large (1mb+) file transfers, and broke within a few weeks. after tons of whining and loud complaining to memorex tech support they finally agreed to replace the device, and even sent me back a 128mb in return. in the mean time i was using a lexar jumpdrive, which i HIGHLY recommend. after getting this 128mb thumbdrive back i did a benchmark on them. to copy a 34mb file it takes 137 seconds on the memorex, and 47 seconds on the lexar, both using usb1 on my powerbook. i just hope it doesn't break like the last one, but the lexar is clearly better, though i do like the form factor of the memorex better.
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.
This router refuses to work regularly. Works great when it does but then, for no reason at all, my wireless will conk out and refuse to reconnect. It's not a range problem because I'll have a full signal when it does work. I thought it was just my computer (a Powerbook G4) but my roommates have the same problem. It happens abruptly, even when we're two fee away from the router.My computer tech friend couldn't figure it out, neither could the guys at Apple.It was hard to say what was really wrong with it because it works fine about 60 percent of the time. And then (this seems to happen on days when we really need the internet) we can't connect to our network.I can't rely on this product so I'm looking elsewhere.
This power adaptor does not fit the Garmin 550 I bought. When will someone fix the website to have the correct products matched with their GPS units?
Perhaps in this society of expensive cars, stereo systems and elaborate in-car cellular phones, &quot;Bulldog&quot; decided that when it comes to car theft protection, the ends justify the means. One of the options for this car alarm system is a woman's voice crying out &quot;Please help me.&quot; In my neighborhood, when I hear a woman saying &quot;Please help me&quot; it used to be a cause for alarm. People would leave their apartments and look for the source. A neighbor of mine recently bought this system and set the alarm to the &quot;please help me&quot; option. After about one week of hearing the voice crying for help every time a cat jumped on the car, or a bus went too close, I stopped really hearing it.To take this step in CAR protection is disgusting. If the manufacturers did not think that this option would cause de-sensitization to the cries of a woman in trouble, they must not have ever had to walk the dark streets of the city, desperate to get home safely. This car alarm shows exactly where our priorities lie. Any length to protect your car. What's next? Crying Babies? Gunshots? Don't buy this product. If you do, please, please don't use the &quot;please help me&quot; alarm.
I have owned this camera for ~6 months and have finally deciced to replace it. I bought this camera to replace another Nikon CoolPix that was stolen from my house. But this one does not have a view finder to begin with and is way more complicated to use. I have always liked Nikon cameras but the S9 just doesn't make it. I can not use it outside because I can not see the LCD screen. Sorry Nikon but you blew it on this camera!!So I replaced it with a Canon PowerShot A710. What a difference in ease of use and... it has a view finder. also my 1G memory card from the Nikon fits in the new Canon.
I got thic DVD cam as a gift and am very unhappy about it. I wish I could return it. It has multiple problems like reading disks, finalizing disks, poor picture quality and so on. I would not reccomend it.
FIRST PAIR ARRIVED WITH RIGHT EYEPIECE BROKEN OFF. SECOND PAIR ARRIVED WITH LEFT EYEPIECE BROKEN OFF. APPARENTLY QUALITY CONTROL IS NOT AN ISSUE AT CSTAR OPTICS.
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.
I was looking for some new casino games. It takes a long time for new ones to come out. I saw these and thought the would be great. THEY ARE OLD. There's much newer up to date games out there. Stay away from these.
While I am a big fan of LowePro quality, I was rather disappointed when I learned that the "quick release" clasps give way with the smallest amount of pressure. The strap is great but I currently have yarn connecting the two pieces of the quick release buckle so that it doesn't accidentally open and drop thousands of dollars worth of equipment. A different quick release (maybe like Kata's bullclip style) would be much more secure for regular use and still just as interchangeable. I don't recommend purchasing this product unless you have a plan for working around the quick release buckle.
I bought two of these chargers thinking it would be great for road trips with my girlfriend so the two of us could charge our phones at the same time(got one for each car). WRONG! This thing doesn't even charge 1 phone at a time. I have an Android and she has a Blackberry, on both phones the charge lights come on but neither phone ever gets more battery life. Extremely disappointed! STAY AWAY.
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;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When I purchase my lexmark x73 it came with my system it worked good for 1 1/2 years, out of the blue it started making this loud clicking noise when I tried to use the copy machine, I was under warrenty for 2 years the company sent me a brand new one lasted 7 months by that time the warrenty expires ,same problem all over again . Maybe the company I purchase from had defected printers am afraid to try lexmark product again.
While the frame looks good, the software is horrible and the power plug is delicate & unreliable.
Item received in good condition, but when I installed my working hard drive into the case and turned on the power...nothing. No power to the unit. I didn't have the time or inclination to troubleshoot whether the problem is the power supply or something internal, so back it goes. Went to Staples and bought an I/O Magic enclosure. It was twice the price, and meant two hours of driving, but...it works.
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.
I have ordered this product before and have had great results, but NOT this time!!these flash cards will not work in my sewing machine!! I think they were NOT new as stated when I bought them
I'm not happy with the Bell Triple Socket. It does not make solid contact when put the car's electrical socket. Tends to pop out again all on its own. Was going to try it in a different car, but then the plastic face surrounding the 3 sockets peeled off. Decided to buy a replacement socket extender (different manufacturer) and the new one works fine.
Dead on arrival. Also, construction feels extremely cheap- flimsiest plastic you can find and you can crush it in your hand. You get what you pay for.
The USR8200 looks promising on paper but my experience was terrible. At first, it was extremely unstable and I had many contacts with customer support, many levels of it, and cost me too much time. Some early problems were partially solved by new firmware, but never completely. At the end it failed completely and the customer support (support?) said LITERALLY to please throw it away. I did throw it away as I did throw away any respect for USR and its products. Extremely disappointed.So, my opinion is, if you want a stable reliable router look elsewhere. This is a piece of junk.
I bought this camera for my daughter for a Christmas gift. I did the research and for the price (at the time)this seemed to be a good camera. I thought it might be a good starter camera. Unfortunatley, the camera really does take horrible pictures. Any pictures taken inside, you're not able to see. It looks like they were taken outside at night. Even when there is plenty of sunlight, there seems to be issues with the picture quality. They almost look grainy. Also, we seem to have a problem with the off/on button. The camera gets turned on easily without you knowing and then your batteries are run down. I would shop around before buying this Polaroid.
Be aware that although the price information claims "this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping", it does in fact not.After you order, Amazon then tells you it does not qualify because it weighs too much. You will then be charged full shipping costs.
I bought two of these to go with my new camera. One holds absolutely no charge, and the other lasts maybe 1/3 as long as the original Cannon battery. Nice price, but no value.
This product was great while it worked as long as you didn't have too many play list. However the battery for the remote only last about 6 mos, can not be replaced and the unit no longer works without the remote. However if you take the audio cords used to hook unit to your system off before you trash it the part that fit into the unit also fits into the ipod earphone jack. So you can still hook the ipod up with out the use of the dock its just that you lose the ability to use a remote and the ipod wont charge
I invested over $800 in this system. Two of the three camera supply modules have failed. I went to the logitec site and ordered two replacement power supply modules at $39.95 each plus shipping. After order confirmation, I never heard a word from Logitech. I have called three times to check on the order and have been told "Sorry, they are on back order and I cannot tell you when they will come in". I have now been without video security for nearly three months. In frustration, I called the tech support desk. The rep told me that I had the older camera and that the newer power supply would not work with my cameras. I asked him whether they were even planning to get more of the modules for the older cameras in. He checked with a manager and told me honestly that they were not going to get any more modules in. He said Logitech would sell me two of their new cameras with power supply modules at 50% off retail which would be about $115 each. Good money after bad. What a joke. The way this has been handled, no more purchases from Logitech. My progammable remote, my keyboards, my ball mouse, my webcams.... all Logitech. But never again. What a disappointment! I may have fallen off the turnip truck, but it didn't back over me. I will spend my money with a company that will support its products.
I returned item as it did not work on my windows 7. When I plugged it in and installed the software, there was no sound at all
Short cable to link to Digital converter or TV. Slighty flimsy aerials, one of which broke within 3 days.Does not perform very well in my city location, even though there are plenty of freeview channels available (SF, CA)
Bought this with my Coolpix 2100. Battery life is awful. Regular AA's take more pics. Save your money on this garbage.
I've had this for a few months now and it was working great. I loved the sleek metal design and the fact that I didn't need a cover. I thought the U3 software would be a cool feature, but it ended up being an annoyance that I never used at all and may have contributed to the downfall of this device. Just yesterday I notced that all of my important files are gone, earased and the only thing left is a folder of some fonts that I barely use. I am so upset, I lost a lot of work somehow and I don't even know how? This never happened with my SanDisk 128mb mini cruzer.. all of my files/homework from when i was in college are gone along with my senior project I worked so hard on. Luckily I have back ups of other things I had on there but I do not have back ups of my college portfolio work or my project. I just remembered other stuff I had in there that I lost, i don't even want to think about it... I think I'm gonna go cry now..
Looked new, thought it would work, set it to charge and to my surprise it was actually not working same as the other one i was trying to replace that fried. Not cool.
I used these with my laptop. The sound was very tinny with a weird echo and actually gave me a headache. I would not recommend them.
I bought this printer in March 2000, that is, 16 months ago. About a month ago, after replacing the ink cartridges, I noticed that the black ink was streaking badly - so badly, that I can't use it to write cover letters or send out my resume. I followed instructions to clean the print head, with no improvement. On calling Brother, I was told the print head needs to be replaced. It turns out the print head costs $135 to $150, and nearly everyone with this printer has had the same problem! I can't believe it; to have to pay this much money just 16 months after buying the printer is outrageous.Don't buy this piece of junk.
The pictures are horrible. It is not worth the money. You can not even make out what you are taking a picture of on the display. Don't waste your money.
Despite the fact that Olympus lists this card compatible with my camera, I was unable to format or get any response besides "Card error" from my camera. I have returned the card to Lexar, but have yet to get it resolved.
I bought this card to replace exactly the same model - a DB9 connector pin broke (they're thin on 2nd port). The new card wouldn't match up to any driver (I downloaded newest drivers after CD failed). This usually means the PCI configuration space on the card is corrupt so the card can't be matched to the driver's .inf file (Vendor ID or Device ID).I spent 2 hours with chat tech support - helpful and easy to talk with, but still had a defective card 2 hours later.I was able to steal a part off the new card (the DB9 cable) and fix the old card with it, so I have 2 working serial ports ($26 for a $2 cable effectively). The cost of return on top of the 2 hours already spent is too great to proceed.I'd say this product has quality problems (cheap DB9) and not so hot quality control (PCI configuration bad).I've previously used SIIG serial cards with no problem - I think I'd buy one of those instead of this, for a few $ more, if I had it to do over again.
Here is my advice to you who are thinking of purchasing this DVD player. The unit will work well for just over 1 year (365 days); beyond that, it's just a matter of time before you experience the "land of C 13:00". C 13:00 is the error message you will receive when the DVD player will no longer recognize a DVD-- clean, dirty, new, used, home made movie, or cinema DVD it will NOT read it! then you'll be stuck with a dust collector. This has been my experience. Sony doesn't mean quality like it once did. Don't believe me, search the net and see for yourself.J.D.
I bought the IPAQ from a local retailer about two weeks ago. As soon as i opened the package i noticed the thing rattled like a babys toy...it turned on and worked fine...it just rattled! So i took it back and exchanged it for another. After about two days of constant use the stylus holder broke...so it would not click in...the stylus was just hanging out about 8 mm. Ok, by this time, there were none to be echanged in any stores. So I decide to live with the tiny inconvenience until more abundent supplies were around (i have a 3 year exchange warrenty). Then, after about 5 more days, the usb cradle bent the connector with the handheld! I could not synch my data! That cradle is very very dificult to use... Now i am tired of the thing. It is cool and perfect in the applications you can use with it (I use it to keep track of my patients medical data when they are in the hospital). So I took it back and got my money back. All the other PocketPC devices are slower and have poor memory and screens. I probably will by another, but beware...these things are flimsy. buy one with a good exchange warrenty if you can.
I purchased this package of dvd+r discs. Off the bat the spindle was opened when I received the box,the spindle was DVD+RW discs, which I did not order. But when I tried to create a return request online or contact the seller I could not. The majority of the dics would not work in my dvd player nor burn succesfully. Never will I purchase the brand or from gthe seller again. Total waste of money and loss!
Purchased this lens as a all around replacement for the kit 18-55mm. Intially it looked pretty good but when I started shooting lighter colored areas I discovered dust specks in the photos. I took a really close look and sure enough under the front lens were numerous (at least four I could see) specks of dust. I went back and looked at some of the photos taken when I first got the lens and sure enough after very close examination there were spots on them also in the same general areas. These were darker photos with broken up backgrounds so the specks didn't stand out like the lighter colored backgrounds. It took two emails to Tamron and almost two weeks before I got a reply and the reply was to send it in so they can evaluate it to see if it's a warranty issue and it will take 3 weeks.After checking around online I have found others that have had this problem with Tamron lenses as well (I wish I had researched more). It seems that Tamron has a serious quality control issue. I'll be looking at a Pentax or Sigma lens to replace this one and I don't see myself buying a Tamron again as build quality and picture quality seem to vary widely with this company. Picture quality was ok but nothing outstanding. Focus was not as sharp as I was hoping for. For the money (or maybe a little more) there are better lenses out there. Do yourself a favor and read every review you can find on this lens (or any Tamron lens) before buying.
Incredibly frustrating. I was quite happy with my T30 until I recently upgraded my windows media player to version 11. It became IMPOSSIBLE to add any new music. There is a firmware upgrade on the iriver website, which I downloaded and installed three times. It just doesn't work! I managed to solve this problem only by rolling back to WMP 10.BTW, I emailed iriver customer support about this problem and waited 17 days for a response.
This product description is WRONG. I purchased this product because of this "$25,000" equipment warranty. Product received only states that the actual surge protector is under warranty and has no mention of equipment warranty. Is Amazon starting to make stuff up now?
I bought 2 of these units 4 months ago and have already had to have both of them replaced. For no apparent reason they will just stop storing any of your presets so everytime you turn it off and back on it will go to channel 184 and you have to reset everything again. I go through this daily. Sirius is good about replacing them, but I'm sick of the hassle. I'm going to replace the units with the Starmate or Sportster.
I bought my Mitsubishi Widescreen TV in 1999. I had a regular Sony dvd player for the next 2 years. I decided to go progressive in 2001 and purchased this unit. It was great and had the best picture ever. The full screens were adjusted to be full screen with black bars on the side which didnt bother me, and it kept it progressive. One drawback was the sound button, I believe its the VFP or Audio or something like that. Sometimes you get the movie with no sound or just music, so you have to go and manually set it to Theatre, Action or Cinema sound setting. That is a little annoying, since you figured you last set it so it should stay.The biggest problem is after a couple of years, with hardly any use at all, it stops playing after about 30 minutes like a previous reviewer mentioned. It starts garbaging and locking up, until it finally just freezes still and theres nothing you can do but shut it off. It looks to me like some kind of overheating problem. I really would like to get this fixed, but Im sure it might not even be worth the price. I paid $299 at the time for this in 2001. It is probably worth $80 nowadays if that. But I have a new Pioneer DVD player now and it is great with all the latest DVDs, except the older ones. The fullscreen ones end up getting 'stretched' and you cant change the settings to correct that. Even some widescreen ones in 2.35:1 get stretched, so you can imagine how ugly it looks, but new DVDs do look awesome.On the JVC, it would do all the adjusting for you perfectly. So Im stuck on whether I should get it fixed, and I also hear about the bad JVC customer service.
This item did not work with either USB power or batteries.I do not recommend this speakers at all.Terrible!!
I'll post a review of the card if and when it arrives. Shipping date keeps getting pushed back. If it's not in stock then say it's not in stock!
See my detailed review under cms 80gbabsplus - there is some fine print that needs to be understood or you will be disappointed... and you won't know until you try to recover.
I ran a search for PS/2 keyboards and this one came up. It has USB cord and will not function with a PS/2 adapter.Other than that it is probably a good keyboard, though it ruined my Christmas since it was the only gift I got.
I am an 18 month user of the original digital rebel, and I love it. I've been looking at the feature upgrades of the XT for some time and finally decided to sell my old camera and buy this one. After one day of use I sent to back and cancelled selling my old one:Con:This is made for very tiny hands. I wear a men's medium glove because they are too small for the "one size fits all". I was shocked at how small your hands need to be to comfortably hold the unit. My wife was equally disappointed. I tried 2 approaches:It is comfortable with 2 hands. This is how I shoot when I have my heavy lenses and external flash installed. However I only sport this at events I know I will shoot a lot. When I am at home or take the kids out, I want my light lens and shoot with only one hand (corralling the kids with the other).Use one hand. There are 2 positions this will work, my grip was strong when I slid my thumb far to the left to "create shorter fingers" but I found it difficult to press the trigger. In a normal position my grip was loose and I tended to droop the camera counter-clockwise.Pros:Everything else you've read is true. The body is slightly more professional, the burst rate is noticeably faster and the buffer is larger. The higher ISO quality is amazing. Choosing the ISO/WB is not much more tedious, but I agree that in sunlight this is a chore. I do also notice the LCD is more blurry since I got used to reading it straight on using the original, you need to hold it at an angle. The menus are just as intuitive as the original. FEC is a big win.It is clear to me that the original Rebel neutered features via Firmware to upsell the equivalent quality 10D and this time the grip is the incentive to buy the 20D.
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 liked the full-size Philips noise canceling headphones. When those broke, being stuffed into my laptop bag once too much, I decided to go with the folding model. Unfortunately, the bargain price delivers a cheap product. The noise cancellation is bad, the fit uncomfortable and I preferred to take them off on my 12+ hour airplane journey than endure the discomfort. I would spend the extra $$ for the full size Philips that I found more comfortable than the Bose QC3's I had bought earlier.
The product arrived in good condition but was defective. Two Microsoft engineers worked with me for several hours over two days to get this router to work in my network. No luck. We returned the router and purchased a new Netgear N-router. It was installed in 10 minutes and works perfectly.
This is from the Apple service website:If your iPod's LCD display is cracked due to accidental damage, do not send your iPod in for service. Coverage for this type of damage is excluded under Apple's Limited Warranty for iPod and AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod, and service is not available under the terms of Apple's Repair Terms and Conditions.We bought a nano. It lasted ~ 6 months and then the screen cracked. Is it worth the premium for this device when Apple doesn't warranty the LCDs?
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 got this MP3 player for my son for a gift. It worked for 30 days and completely stopped working. I can not find a reset button and technical support at Sandisk is non-existent. (I did get the white one, however, not the blue one) I ended up buying him the Insignia which has been working much better and has much better sound. What a disappointment. I gave it 2 stars instead of one because I got my daughter the same one which is still working, but the sound is awful
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.
This keyboard has nice features. I was replacing an older MS ergonomic and wanted one with programming features.Problem... The damn spacebar!Takes too much pressure to use and has a loud CLUNK when you hit it. There was no model in the store for me to try or I would have passed on it. Just my luck.The regular keys are not bad, but after 6 weeks with the spacebar, I'm getting rid of it.How can MS miss the mark on this problem.Save your money, get something else.
I purchased this item to smoke my Thanksgiving turkey. The temperature reading on the smoke chamber was off by at least 10 degrees and therefor I regulated the smoking chamber at the incorrect temperature. Additionally, in the final hour of cooking, the reading from the meat probe malfunctioned and and the display began blinked on and off without any reading. I put in an old meat thermometer and discovered my turkey was slightly overdone. I was very upset about this as I had many family members over for dinner. The good news is that everyone enjoyed the turkey anyway.
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.
I had my Okidata OLE810 for at least 12 years. What a great machine. My best guess is I used at least 30 drums. It finally gave it up....it owes my nothing.I just bought the B4250. What a flimsy piece of junk. Constant paper jams since the paper must make *2* VERY tight U-turns inside the machine. Whoever designed this has apparently never used a printer in real life.The list in the manual detailing what kinds of paper you *can't* use is very, very long. To use heavy paper, like pricey letterheads or card stock....the only option is to feed them in ... o n e ... a t ... a ... t i m e. Wish I had that kind of time.It is VERY fast...when it works. Regular hammermill white paper kept jamming. Run of the mill (sorry about the pun) paper seems to be a problem.It shipped with the toner leaking all over. My hands were black by the time I got it set up.Sorry Okidata....but it's time for me to move along. Whoever decided that paper can make 2 tight U-turns and be reliable needs to find another line of work. Try a job or office that actually uses it's printer and get some daily hands-on experience before designing another one.
This charger has repeatedly blown the fuse for the 12V outlet in my car, a 2011 Prius. I also tried it a friend's '01 Honda Cr-V and it did the same thing. I have used other chargers and they work fine without popping the fuse, so I would not recommend this adapter.
This product does not work with Vista SP1 installed. This is well dcumented and it does not appear Linksys is working on a fix.This product, with the latest firmware upgrade, does work with XP. However the output is very low may not be compatible with the auxillary input of a typical stereo amplifier.Also be aware the upgrade is downloaded in a zip file that does not expand correctly without errors.This is my first purchase of a Lynksys product. It was shipped with a two year old installation disk with a two year old firmware. Vista has been out for sometime and most computers sold do not have XP installed anymore. Perhaps this is a product that should be discontinued or sold with a warning so that cutomers don't waste there money or time. I'm not sure I would purchase another Lynksys product after this experience.
I've owned or used a total of four of these keyboards. The first worked great, but the second malfunctioned completely. Any time I would press certain keys (E, C, X, Enter, Delete), the thing would go haywire and press all kinds of random characters and cause general chaos in both my Windows XP and Mac OS X machines. I thought "hey, it's just a simple malfunction", so I contacted Microsoft, who promptly shipped me a new one.I then bought another one for my new job, but today the same thing started happening as the one that Microsoft replaced about a year ago: random characters are typed on the screen, programs are opened and closed, and general chaos ensues. I've contacted Microsoft again, but who knows if they'll replace the same product again for the same person, as it's been almost a year and they probably wonder why I'm bothering with this keyboard after it's caused me so much trouble.Honestly, the keyboard works like a charm, is quite comfortable, and has great functions until it STOPS WORKING. If you buy this, don't be surprised if one day, with no warning, it goes haywire and becomes completely useless.With both of these that malfunctioned, I tried using them on different machines, tried uninstalling and replacing the IntelliType software, tried cleaning them, and the only thing that worked was to just unplug them and use a different keyboard (even though I felt like tossing them out the window.)So my advice? DO NOT BUY THIS KEYBOARD unless you want an unpleasant surprise one day, possibly when you're working on something very important.
Camera is easy to set up. Video is of acceptable quality, but Sound quality is good. However, I cannot utilize the microphone and sound monitoring feature from my office because my employer only allows http to get through the network. I'd highly recommend this camera. However, it just stopped panning after about 13 months of very light use. That is, tilting up/down is still working but panning left/right does not. Support is terrible because I could hardly understand the English spoken by tech support. Further, tech support couldn't help figure out what is wrong. It seems that it will have to be sent in for repair and it will cost pretty pennies.
My Palm Tungsten-E is about 1.5 years old. This is my experience with it.The battery run time has never been good but now it dies after 3 days even if I don't turn it on. The clock looses its time too and needs to be reset when it dies. It needs to be plugged in and a reset done (push the reset button in the back) before it starts again.It also had to go for repair during the first 3-4 months. They also charged me ~$40-$50 for the first repair, otherwise I would have had to wait several weeks to get it back. The replacement unit they sent back was warped and the screw heads were partially stripped. The case and pen don't fit right.I can't even find any place that will sell a spare battery for this thing.The touch screen also has stopped responding on the right side. It's not the calibration. It does not help. It's probably because the case is warped and applies pressure on that side.Sync software is poor and needs to be reinstalled often. It tends to duplicate files lose fields and make of mess of my phone book. It adds more work that its worth. Both palm desktop and outlook sync are unreliable. (Latest version of win-XP & palm). It's also poor with mac sync.Maybe I will switch to a pocket windows machine with replaceable battery. Or better yet, I'll go to paper phone books, it saves time and it does not loose data.
...But the workings on the inside leave a lot to be desired. I bought two of these, the first sending back because it left scan lines consistantly throughout the scan, no matter how high the resolution was set. Thinking I had a faulty product, I simply exchanged it. The second one did the same thing! I was very disappointed in the quality of the scans, and don't recommend this scanner for anyone who is half-way serious about quality. I have a photo restoration and manipulation business, and this scanner doesn't cut it by a long shot. Serious scanners... stay away! Buy something else (like a CanoScan 8600F) that is a big bang for your buck within this price range. Better yet, if you can afford a more expensive machine, just remember that you really do get what you pay for!
A horrible piece of junk: muffled playback, plus starts turning off by itself (sort of jamming, when the light is on, but it refuses to do anything) after a few months. I was on a tight budget, so I went for it. Had it replaced two times - all 3 machines were the same.
Positives: The headphones were cheap, lightweight and comfortable to wearNegatives: after 2 months of moderate use, the headphones lost sound in the right ear.Instead of buying cheap headphones every 2 months, I think I will invest in something a little more long lasting.
This charger functions as advertised and the price is right, but the battery doesn't sit snugly inside it, as it does in the Panasonic charger, so be careful not to jostle it. It's also significantly bulkier than the Panny charger. Build quality is what you'd expect. You get what you pay for. Gets the job done, though.Cta Digital Mini Battery Charger for Panasonic CGA-S005
these cables i received are a cheap chinese knockoff. although they do work they are cheaply made and am wondering for how long. As the saying goes "you get what you pay for" but this is nothing less than false advertising.
I could not use this product because it did not allow enough adjustment to fit me comfortably. When worn directly on my head, the earphones were partially below my ears and not comfortably snug against them. I suggest it be made a little smaller.
If you have a lot of time to mess with this, it's the product for you. There could be an easier installation process. Instructions are poor. I returned it.
We purchased this item in May 08. A couple of weeks ago (March 09), the screen stopped working. The audio still works but the screen just shows white with a few lines and flashes. It worked fine up until then. Didn't even last a year before it stopped working.
I bought this headset to use with Dragon Naturally Speaking 11. Unfortunately the quality is so poor that it fails to function, as reported by DNS in the setup process. I bought the Andrea NC-181-VM USB instead, and it is excellent.
I wrote the following on February 23, 2007.I bought this machine recently. Order was processed as promised. When I got the machine, I found the following issues:1. Windows vista is a piece of junk. It is too big, clunky and slow. There is 1 GB of memory already installed and it is SLOOOOOW without running anything else.2. It comes with windows media player 11. Every time WMP attempts to play a video (be it a file on the hard disk or a web page with embedded video), the machine just freezes. There is no blue screen of death. Just freezing. CTRL+ALT+DEL does not work. I had to unplug the power and plug it back in to start it back up again.3. Any attempt to do anything with the CD/DVD drive, same as above: the machine just freezes. There is no blue screen of death. Just freezing. CTRL+ALT+DEL does not work. I had to unplug the power and plug it back in to start it back up again.4. On the first day of attempting to set it up and trying various things, I would have gone through the unpluging/plugging cycle at least 10 times.Do yourself a favor and keep away from this machine. My recommendation is to keep away from Vista as well till it stabilizes and go with XP. It would take at least another year for Mr.Softie to get it right.February 24, 2007: I spent quite a bit of time with hp support. Despite the various things hp support asked me to try (apply latest vista patches (did it), DVD drive patches (none available), graphics card patches (none available), install k-lite codec pack (did it)), the problem persisted.February 27, 2007: Packed and returned the machine to amazon.
You know how the old saying goes 'you get what you pay for', well it applies here, let me tell you. The sound quality isn't so good, and the volume control is horrible. I haven't had much a chance to listen to it because most of the time...I CAN'T TURN THE DAMN THING ON!! I push the button, sometimes hold it down for awhile and nothing happens! It's no wonder they are now giving these away practically. Spend the extra bucks for one with better quality.
This mouse is aesthetically gorgeous, and the no-button design is pleasing. However, I've tried it on a number of different surfaces, and it has a lot of tracking problems, especially with fine motion. The more I need to do fine motion, the more I experience the same wrist pain reported by others because I try to use my hand to compensate for the mouse's lack of sensitivity.With most other mice, moving the cursor around feels like an extension of my hand. I look at what I want on the screen, flick my wrist, and the cursor invariably ends up in the right spot (this has been true for Windows as well as the Mac). However, this mouse doesn't give me that feeling -- the cursor often ends up not going where I want it. That's annoying if I'm just switching between apps or something like that, but if I'm playing Halo, it can be fatal. I find myself turning more and more to keyboard shortcuts instead of using the mouse.Finally, the cord is only twenty-eight inches long, which is absurdly short. Granted, most people who use this mouse will probably be plugging it into a keyboard, and under those circumstances, the length of the cord is less likely to be an issue. However, if you're thinking of plugging the mouse into the back of a tower that's on the floor behind your desk, you need to keep this limitation in mind.The mouse requires no configuration or drivers, and it is hot swappable, all of which is nice but not particularly remarkable these days. The most important feature of a mouse is how natural it feels in response to the motion of your hand, and in this department, the Apple Optical Pro Mouse is one of the worst mice I've ever used.
one piece, 100% plastic, no metal parts. in my case it does it's job after little "adjustment". but it moves under pressure. :-\
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.
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.
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.
This was to be a camera for my daughter - Good brand, nice features, easy to use, decent price. What a piece of junk. I own several other digital cameras - high end to point and shoot. I could not get this camera to focus more than 1 out of 5 tries. I EVEN READ THE MANUAL!!! Still no better. I tried well lit subjects, high contrast subjects. At the end I just tried to get it to focus on a very patient, non-moving 7 year old. No luck. Maybe I got a lemon, maybe ... I don't know (and likely won't find out). I sent this one back, gave my daughter an old sony. She's happy, I'm happy.... Try something else is the bottom line.
I read the product reviews before buying this and thought it would be nice to use for our Wii system instead of countless alkaline batteries. It turned out to be a waste of time. The batteries take a few hours to charge and that's OK. But when they only have a working charge of just 5 minutes in a Wii remote, they cause more harm by interrupting the game with 'lost communication' failures. Even when executing the looonnnnggg 'refresh' charge cycle, the batteries fared no better. The charger says the batteries are fully charged when I take them out, but they don't have the right stuff for practical use.I can't recommend this product and suggest you look elsewhere for a rechargeable solution.
I paid more to get the 2002 two remote model. But I gotthe single remote 2001 model. Richard
I bought this cam from Wal-Mart, brought it home, installed it, and everything was fine. A few weeks later, I was trying to get it online for my family to watch me on cam, and the output was just a green screen. At first I thought it was te free program I was using for the online web community. But I was checking out the cam and the batteries were corroded!! They were brand new batteries too! So it wasn't the batteries fault. I paid way too much for this camera. I bought it when they were $... and I took it back to Wal-Mart and only got $... of my money back because Creative had limited refund requirements. Overall a bad buy. I will never buy from this company again!!
We bought a Lorex DVR system and it helped control the problems we were having in our restaurant. It was easy to install and had most of the features as the big commercially installed systems. It worked great for about a year and a half, then things started to go wrong. After countless calls to tech support as well as customer service, we finally found the problem of a bad network card. The part can not be changed by the user, it is proprietary, and I was informed that it would be just easier to replace the unit. A cost to me, with a discount no less, of $800.00 plus shipping. This is just the unit, not the cameras.I was not satisfied with that answer and asked to speak with a supervisor. Was told to leave a VM. No response. Emailed the corporate office. No response. Emailed the CEO of the company.... No response.OK. Unit is in the garbage now and bought a new unit from a more reputable company that has great, free phone support. Not looking to promote anyone else, just wanted you to beware what will happen with your Lorex purchase.
After purchasing this item I discovered it was not compatible with the WPA encryption on my wireless network. But since I had opened the box, the seller refused to accept a return. Make sure you do your research and confirm that this adapter will work for you.
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!
I don't know if it's my TV or this video selector switch that makes my TV screen black out and display "Unusable Signal" during every commercial and sometimes annoyingly through the good parts of a movie, or a show. Otherwise, that said, it doesn't distort the sound or picture.
The maximum volume is much too low for full enjoyment of rock and popular music. I tried every recording type looking for more sound. None to be found. Not recommended.
This is a terrible keyboard. I have always used Microsoft keyboards in the past, but this one is not typical of their normally great design.The space bar is very stiff and it hasn't gotten any better after 4 months of use. I am throwing it out and buying a competitors product.
I paid for the cartridge, and tracked its delivery. Because it was "free" delivery, they sent it the cheapest way possible, which is a hybrid delivery that starts FEDEX then changes to the local Post Office. However, since they used the physical address instead of my P O Box I never received it. And, they would NOT give me a refund until they received the cartridge back from their carrier. They could see I never received it, but would not give me the credit. Neither the provider nor Amazon would do anything, and I didn't receive it for the large printing project I needed it for. Bad service from Amazon. Bad service from the provider. Would never buy from either again. Then wouldn't even give me the credit and reship once they knew it was never delivered. Instead, both of them asked me to just pay for a second cartridge. Poor business practice.
in that the disc only recorded on both sides for a short time. an error message appeared that the second said could not be use to record after about 4 or 5 uses.
Battery quit working after about 2 uses. It never hold a full charge, even after first use.
This turned out to be an older (2004) version of the software. Seller's ad didn't indicate this fact. Works fine however. I've used Delorme Earthmate and Street Atlas for at least ten years now. I thought I was upgrading to a newer version.
I have had another set of Sony headphones for about four years but the wire became exposed so I decided to get a new pair. After two weeks of listening to music one of the ear buds started to static. Now listening to music isn't enjoyable due to the constant static over the music.The pair I had four years ago still work perfectly fine so I guess it's just this particular set.
My ViewSonic monitor was excellent for nearly a year - a nice crisp bright picture. Then the screen started jumping in and out. They shipped me a replacement within 24 hours and I was impressed - until I opened the box. The unit had clearly been dropped on to a hard surface. The case was cracked and it blew up when I applied the power. Note that this hadn't happened in transit because the packing was still in perfect condition. So someone at ViewSonic had deliberately sent be a badly damaged monitor.I got another replacement 4 days later. No damage this time, but it didn't work either. I'm waiting for the phone lines to open to request another.Now what sort of company sends out replacement units that are clearly dead? One that doesn't care much about its customers for sure. Even if I do eventually get a replacement that works, I won't be buying from ViewSonic ever again.
I needed to plug in two things at the same time but this item will not let this happen. Look at a different item if that is what you want.
Well, I got my ipod in today. It is with mixed emotions that I got it. I "lost" my $300+ iPod at the gym when a fellow lifter decided to "borrow" it. I was really stoked to find a used one, albeit a much smaller one, for so cheap on Amazon. Howver, the category of conditions from the seller needs to be reworked. I will break it down with the good, the bad and the ugly.The Good- It came in charged (which was nice), and factory restored. It also shipped out to me pretty quickly.The Bad- The USB cord looks like it is from a time before iPods existed. I work in the electrical industry and I am almost afraid to use the cord with the bare copper showing.The Ugly- This is from the seller on the Amazon site and the Packing list. Condition: "Used, Good. Medium signs of use. If this iPod has only medium signs of use then I would expect and iPod in fair condition with lots of signs of use to come in with a cracked screen or worse. It looks like someone took the iPod and rubbed it across the street on the front and the back. I thought for a moment that I might be being too hard on the condition, but asked my coworkers who sit next to me what type of condition they would describe this used iPod as being in. They responded, "Poor, to very Poor." They both have iPods, one for over 5 years with regular usage and it looks to be in much better shape than this one.Unfortunately, I would not recommend ordering a used iPod in good condition from this seller again. The iPod will serve it's purpose for me and i will not return it, but aesthetically it leaves too much to be desired for me to order one again or let someone I know order one again from here.
I am forced to use this printer at the office and I can't stand it. It's loud, the color quality is poor, it is soooo slow and the build quality is poor. I'm not surprised that it breaks down all the time. I would recommend going to one of those office stores and running a test page on a few color laser printers before you go and buy this one. I tried all the color laser printers and picked a different brand for my home office, I found one that is cheaper, quieter much much faster and has incredible color quality and bought a separate scanner and it was still cheaper than the HP 2840. Whatever you do, don't let the name HP guide you in your buying decision!!!
I bought my children iPod Touches for Christmas(2011)and wanted to make sure they could charge them in car if need be so I bought this product. The price was wonderful and the fact that it was a duel charger, so I only had to buy one, was really nice too, however it has only been used a handful of times since then and in less than 6 months it has already stopped working.....bummer :(
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.
I like everything about this keyboard except the spacebar. It is way to stiff to be comfortable. I hate to return anything, but I have no choice. The spacebar is annoying as I write this review.
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.
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.
Having owned the ipod for 8 months now, I decided to try another product. Anyone who buys an ipod only want it for the beauty and not its purpose. "dont judge a book by its cover." Sure the ipod looks very beautiful on the outside but look, you're paying premium price for just the looks and not the features. However, the Archos Gmini 400 is more than 50 dollars less than this ipod and look! its the same size and weight as the 20 gig ipod with video playback, photo, voice recording features. People who buy ipods are just trying to "get with the crowd" and do not realize the pettiness of its features. Get the Archos Gmini 400.
I have had my MP600 about a year. Although I've had my 3rd MP600 far less than a year. Out of the box, it didn't work and was replaced by Canon. It's replacement worked for 2 months and it had to be replaced by Canon. Now the 3ed one keeps telling me the output tray is jammed. Seems like a bad sensor cuz there's nothing there. I'll call Canon again, but why? Great features don't mean much to me when it doesn't work.
I expected it to be wider and taller from the picture I diddnt expect it to be so small and to come in such a small box! But I do have to say it does do the job that it says it is supose to do! Oh and it only holds DVDs not VHS tapes or anything!
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!
Works great then every few days starts to slow down and finally won't allow access to internet. You can hit other drives/computers on network but it won't let you out to the internet.Won't let you log into the router.. so you get to reset it so you can get it going again.I am seriously thinking about connecting a timer to the power supply to just cycle power every day at midnight.Nice features but not reliable if you need to depend on it for hosting services / remote networking back to your home etc.Disappointing.
I wanted and purchased this one because of it is ceramic with a retractalbe. However, the entire dryer is bulky and the retratable cord went down soon, which is very annoying....
This product worked for a month and then stopped it only worked in one of the ports and wouldn't work with my iPod cord
Sounded like agreat idea to use with my Olympus D-390 camera. Well I carefully unpacked the device, and installed the software exactly as instructed. Then I plugged in the USB cable into my computer. The instalation started. I got following notice &quot;Has not passed Windows logo testing&quot; do you still want to install it ? What heck I'll try anything once. No way would it install. Went to Olympus home page and downloaded update. Still would not accept installation. E-mailed Olympus help. Waiting for an answer. I can't evaluate the device's functioning. It didn't. If and when I do get it to function, I will evaluate the device.
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.
Although it rewinds quite slowly, it does not slow down when it is coming to the end of the tape and thus has a strong tendency to rip the tape from the reel. We lost two very precious tapes before we realized this is a product which should not be used.
Just as some other reviewers said, these are way too tight. There is no way to adjust them not to be tight. The coil will pull your computer before it stretches, and I am afraid to pre-stretch for fear of it snapping because it is so stiff. The volume control is just awful. There is a switch on each ear and turning the volume down on one side will move that volume to the other ear, rather than actually turning it down in both ears. To turn down the volume, you have to turn both knobs simultaneously. Finally, I get fuzzy sounds sometimes depending on how I turn the headphones after first use, which will only exacerbate as time goes on.Final review: Not recommended.
This battery was a waste of money for me. A friend also bought one and his is fine, but mine stopped holding a charge in less than 1 year. I have gone back to Sony. Sony batteries are three times as expensive, but they last five times as long.
considering it is sold on amazon, and even qualifies for Prime, you would think that they would work. Well guess what, the color one does not work, and I did not even open the black one. Since I live 25 miles out in the country, it would cost more to return than it is worth.
I was about to return my 2600 to OfficeDepot. Then I thought I should check if others are having the same problems with color. I guess I should check with HP tech support - maybe something is wrong with my printer only.On my printer, the color quality is underwhelming. When I print pictures, they look like cartoons. When printing text, headlines in color print OK but colored vector graphics (simple ones) have ugly shades in them.
I would expect better pictures from a $10 camera. We've only been able to get a couple of decent pictures after trying it out for a week. Way too bright with flash on inside and way too dark with flash off. Outside pictures are blurry and color is bad. Faces are washed out. Read the book and keep fiddling with it but it's just not working. Save your money and go get a Cannon or Olympus. Even the 3 MP will be far superior to this 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.
Pros: This thing did everything I wanted an MP3 player to do, which is mostly listen to audiobooks. It has extensive bookmarking features, and it was easy to add music, create playlists. Had no problems with the software or the interface.Cons: The user manual doesn't tell you half of what this player can do, but I figured it out on my own. BIG CON: As many others have reported, this sucker dies for no apparent reason. I've had to reset it, do the hard reboot & rebuild library stuff. Annoying, but not such a huge deal. Today it died while doing an inline recording with no warning. Wouldn't turn on, computer wouldn't recognize it, reset button did nothing. Dead dead dead. I'm no kid, I treated this thing like a newborn, and it was never dropped. So disappointing for a product I liked so much. Thankfully had (sort of) heeded the warnings myself & had an extended warranty on it, so I at least got my $$ back (from another seller).Sure it's great, when you first get it you'll love it...'til it dies an untimely death. Mine lasted 7 months.
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!
Anticipation had been building as I awaited the arrival of this unit for weeks and weeks, upon it's arrival the sleek unit begged for a battery to be installed and before I even read the manual I had to power it up and scan thru the channels.Though the sound quality is good that is about all I can say positive about this unit. The headband is stiff and non adjustable, the ear pieces ram into your ear and feel like a cold thumb, very uncomfortable to wear. The reception on am/fm and the weather bands is weak.Adjustments to volume and tuner are small and hard to use while wearing the unit. It's made of hard plastic that is still and slippery and other than the ear pieces that are crammed in your ears the rest of the unit slides all over your head.Very poor design in my opinion, can't reccomend this
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!
I ordered a NEW ("new" capitalized for a reason)firewire PCI card. The package arrived pronto and the exterior packaging was excellent, and that's where the compliments end. The seam welds along the bottom and the side of the product contact packaging were broken and a piece of scotch tape holding it together (serious! look at the picture IN MY PACKAGING REVIEW). I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I WAS SEEING. AT BEST THIS WAS A RESTOCK ITEM AND PER AMAZON'S POLICY, CUSTOMERS CAN'T RETURN OPENED ITEMS THAT AREN'T DEFECTIVE... SO WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU SEND ONE TO A CUSTOMER? Are you fricken serious? I DID NOT ORDER SOMEONE ELSE'S JUNK!!!To top it off, the front cover of the packaging looked as if someone was playing shuffle board with it and part of the metal frame is bent... unbelievable to say the least, and this is a component expected to go inside my computer, so again - ARE YOU FRICKEN SERIOUS! If this was due to shipping the box it arrived in would've been damaged, and the huge bubble wrap place inside of the box would have been destroyed, but that wasn't the case, as stated earlier, the exterior packaging was excellent. Which leads to the conclusion that someone actually placed this sub par item inside of excellent packaging and sent it to me! UNBELIEVABLE! Either the ratings are totally misleading, or you have an employee(s) that should canned immediately as they obviously don't care about the reputation that took time to build! I literally felt insulted when I opened this package! It's definely going back ASAP! I will update with the manner of RESPONSE... the condition this package came is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE and definitely not to be expected from a seller with ratings as promising as theirs, which was the deciding factor when I ordered this product from this seller!
This is a lousy product. Stopped working 500 pages into use with error 14 transfer roller. Xerox said to pay for a service warranty since it was over a year old. Keep looking and I will switch back to HP.
wonderful mp3 player for the price, it makes the time at the gym go alot faster, great sound quality
This is the second set of PYLE HYDRA MARINE AMP/PA Radio I purchased with same LAME results!!!! DON'T BOTHER BUYING THIS SYSTEM! It is not worth the time or money. It seems like these systems are so poorly made that even a professional installer can;t make it work (for long). Save your money, buy a system with integrity like Motorola.
Great concept and would be a great value except I haven't been able to get it to last more than 3 weeks. The replacement for my first unit (lasted 2 weeks)just gave out after 3 weeks. It was used several hours a day, but I was careful with it, especially the 2nd one....maybe that is why it lasted an extra week?!! Very frustrating
In short, this radio specs are misleading. There are plenty of good features that comes with the radio. The the radio is not up to specification listed. The radio advertise output of 2W ERP, with test equipment I can only measure about .75W. using the included NiMH batteries. Good part about that is it will not drain the batteries as fast as expected.NOTE: A GMRS license is require and that cost another $85.It defeats the purpose of getting a higher power radio service like GMRS. Mind as well spend the money and get a real GMRS radio like the Kenwood TK-3101 or not spend the money and get a plain FRS radio for less money.
Waste of time. Software had some bugs but more importantly performance was horrible. I wouldn't pay 10 dollars for this product- yes it is that bad. Accuracy rate was about 25% and the mistakes were beyond spell check. They look like some new form of reformed egyption. Don't buy!!
All the reviews gave this item good marks. I'm unable to see that well in the dark with mine. I was reaqlly dissapointed in this unit. Don't recommend it.
Sigh. The 3rd in a series of worthless cassette adapters (3 different brands) I've bought from Amazon trying to replace one wonderful one I bought years ago. Maybe I just got a bad apple, but who knows. It had a very loud hiss in the background and the volume would only go up to &#34;barely audible.&#34; I just threw it away (I was tired of returning them).
From the specifications and HP's reputation, this sounded like a wonderful machine - Combine many functions and save space. However, after 3 software upgrades, 3 hardware replacements, an entire machine replacement, 2 operating system reinstalls, and ~50 hours on the phone, I would actively discourage anyone from buying this. HP's final solution was to simply buy it back from me after acknowledging it had serious problems. The software never worked and caused many other computer problems, the fax never reliably worked, and the machine would often disconnect the phone about 3 seconds after someone called. I am about to replace it with a Brother 9200.
I've had this product for a number of years and just realized I was putting up with something very annoying - the slightest tug on the power cord dislodges the protector resulting in laptop-death by dead battery. Grrr!I'm going to try another kind of surge protector and throw this one in the trash.
Printer's quality is bad. It printed everything skewed. The tech support guy could not fix it. Also the printer driver blue screen my machine twice.Look somewhere else.
The lead from the power supply to the computer is defectively designed such that the wires at the supply end disconnect themselves with repeated use (at the rubber piece that bends). They do not sell this item separately from the product as a whole so you will need to re-purchase the whole thing.Their tech support is sufficiently slow that it took weeks for me to even discover this information (We traded 12 emails back and forth on this issue) and I had to buy an OEM supply to work my computer in the interim. Finally they agreed to replace the lead under warranty, just in time to not help at all.lifespan: 4 months
Be very careful with the initial programming of this device. If you need to change something later, you're SOL! It's now just sitting in a drawer...
Everything about this keyboard is great except for the single most used key on the keyboard, the spacebar, which is noisy, sticks, and is difficult to push down. I thought that it might just be me but after doing some research on the Internet this seems to be a common problem. Basically, buying one of these is like playing Russian roulette with your keyboard purchase.In my frustration I removed the spacebar key and played with bending the wire attached to it. There are two grooves on each side of the key that the wire is supposed to attach to, but in mine the wire was not long enough to extend into this second groove. It also rubs against the key press slot underneath since it's too short in another area as well.After doing quite a bit of bending I managed to get the spacebar working well when pressed on it's right side, and luckily I only use my right thumb to hit the spacebar. Given how common of an occurrence this problem seems to be, and my fear of returning this keyboard only to get another broken one, I cannot give this keyboard more than one star.
I would NOT reccomend this at all. The graphics are okay.~Pros~TouchscreenCamera~Cons~Software does NOT workTouchscreen not very responsiveBattery is horrible even with screen offCamera is a horrible quality
Like most reviewers, I thought I was getting a good bargain for what I needed this machine for. I've already wasted at least $50 trying to find compatible DVD+Rs that will play in the various DVD players throughout my house. Needless to say, I've been unsuccessful. I'm too frustrated to give this machine any more time and energy, so I am returning it to the retailer tomorrow. I usually check Amazon's reviews before I purchase electronics, but apparently that day I had a brain freeze, much like what this machine does on a consistent basis.
My partner got the ion for our aerobics class. He seems to love it and I did until my class participants arrived...as soon as there are more people in the room, its not loud enough and it skipped every other word in a song, very frustrating in a zumba class. I think it will be fine in home settng
Mine is about two years old.... Used very little, never abused.Thought I would be able to find helpful information on-line, but all I have found is that this has happened to a lot of these cameras and Sony wants a bundle to repair them. Unbelievable.Obviously this is a very common issue with this camera. Shame on Sony for not acknowleding this problem.
I wanted a nice small digital camera just to have to take pictures. My grandma bought me this one. I was pleased with it for awhile, it's small, portable, light and easy to take pictures with that the quality are pretty good, all things considered.Although, only about 5-6 months after receiving it, it broke. It started making this annoying clicking sound and the lens wouldn't emerge, the only thing it did was display pictures...Since it was still under warranty, I sent it in and had it repaired for free. Then it was great...It broke a few months later, the same problem, only this time it wasn't under the one year warranty and it'd cost over a hundred to repair it... and I could just get a different camera with that money...So this isn't the best choice... though maybe I just got a defective camera.
The cable seems descent in the beginning but stiffens out and permanently curls. I don't recommend.
It looks slick but is not made to last. After a week, the little LED in the center detached and would float around inside the housing. After a month or so, the cap became loose and eventually fell off. If you find it, please let me know. A few months after that while trying to remove it from my computer, the housing came off, but the chipset and board stayed attached in my computer. I figured it really wanted to be there.Avoid it.
I am already having problems with the lazar detection constantly going off so I have to send it in already for service.. Bulls**t. Do not buy this product. Realibility is bad!
Within a week of getting this headset, the cord leading into the left earpiece came loose, and I had to constantly manipulate the cord (pushing it in, pulling it at a certain angle) for the sound to work correctly. I even had to mess with the audio input plug-in, leaving it halfway in or the audio would be muffled and distorted. In the end, I had to wrap the cord tightly behind the left earpiece in a counter-clockwise way in order for it to work. It's been like that for two years!The headset comes with a rubber strap along the top to cushion it, but it doesn't help at all. The headset itself is made for large heads apparently; it fell off almost daily. On top of that, the rubber piece gets filthy and smelly, since it rests on your head and eventually absorbs the oils from your hair and scalp over its lifetime. It smelled like death and washing it didn't help any. I threw it away since it didn't help keep the headset on me anyway.The left earmuff fell off not too long ago. It was simply slapped on with the same adhesive you see on the little felt dots you put under furniture. Once it fell off, it sucks up dust and anything else airborne, so it simply falls off more frequently thereafter. You'd think it was built into the headset, but it was just "stuck on".The only reason I didn't give this headset a full F rating review is that beyond all the multitude of problems it gave me, it lasted quite a long time. The microphone worked every time and I never had to adjust it in any way, and the built-in volume control worked like a charm. Just don't expect this headset to last very long, because if you're playing a game, you'll be adjusting the cord and plug-ins more often than playing the game itself.
Aside from other complaints about the drive (size, weight, NOISE, etc) the biggest failure is that the drive fails. Often. There are many reviews and stories out there with very similar plots to mine: The drive runs fine, though loudly, for a while. Something changes, and the fan takes it up to vacuum cleaner level. Then to 747 level. And finally, the useless blue ring on the front begins to blink about once per second signalling that your drive is now in paper weight mode.The sequence of events is usually kicked off by some moderate activity on the drive. Power cycling the drive will bring it back... but often only briefly. Sometimes for as much as 3-4 days. Awesome!A call to WD support gets me what has to be the lamest suggested fix ever. "You see, power strips have to power more than one thing. They all share all those volts. Our drive requires that you plug it directly into the wall. No surge protectors or power strips of any kind." My reaction? "Ok, first, that makes no sense at all. Second, it's the only thing plugged into the power strip." To which they say, "Sir, I know what you're thinking but this will fix it." Surprise, it didn't. The drive died again about 10 minutes later. A call back got another "tech" support person who gave me the same song and dance. Once I told them I had already tried that "solution" with no success, they said I should return it to the place I bought it to get a new one. A 3rd call back got the same thing.Judging from the other reviews and blurbs I've see around the net, this failure is not uncommon. The fact that WD won't fess up to a subpar product is the real problem here. A lemmon is one thing. But "our drive won't work with power strips" is an astonishingly weak attempt at hiding their ineptitude.Not only won't I be replacing it with another, I will not be buying any WD products in the future.An electrical engineer or 2 would probably be a good thing to have on staff if you're a hard drive maker.
What a piece of junk. Was on the phone with customer service for 3 days trying to figure out how to receive faxes. This piece of junk received faxes whenever it wanted to. Customer service never figured it out and was sent back to Amazon sans box a week later. I received a full refund even without the box and packing material.
i got it in march 2012 it stopped working in june 2012 worked fine for a couple of months waste of my money
This item works but only in one ear. I plugged in two working headphones but could only hear out of one ear. It is useless to me now.
I really liked the looks and features of this neat little camera - especially the lens cover/ on-off switch. The software that came with it.. was somewhat confusing - the red eye correction feature there was very nice though.Ahh but the pics.. I contstantly got blurry images-- even of a still subject -- the camera is very sensitive to hand motion .. it was nearly impossible to hold it still enough for a good shot.I ended up using my ancient HP 1.3 MP to get pics on Easter morning. I am returning this camera and buying a slightly more expensive Panasonic with image stabilizing system.
these cartridges did not work well with my Canon printer. After a few pages of print they just stop working. I dont recommend this item.
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.
The charger rates a 4star (except it is slow). The batteries rate a 1 they are lousy wont hold a charge more than a day or two (in the case) in electronics they are even worse. I also bought POWEREX batteries they work well. I would never buy the Sony batteries
DVD player worked as advertised in the first month. Picture is excellent. However after after 1 month it gave a 'Tray Locked' error and would not operate at all. At Sony's suggestion the player was returned to the service center in Texas. That was early December. Sony said that the replacement unit would take about 1 week. Here it is January 18th and no DVD player. Apparently there are none in stock and would have to wait until the end of January. Nice product but horrible support.
There are compatibility problems with this KVM, and Iogear seems unconcerned.I had to downgrade my Dell Dimension E510 BIOS from level A05 down to level A02 in order to get the GSC1734 to work.
This did not work for me. This is the second card I have purchased that was not a genuine Smart Media card and I will be purchasing a genuine one next. I thought I could save some money buying an off brand but instead I have wasted my time which is more valuable.
Poor sound quality. After five months, tray has started sticking. I contacted Amazon, hoping not to get caught in the manufactures black hole of 'after a month its your problem' and was surprised that someone from some special unit(in amazon) would give me a call to work something out. NEVER HAPPENED!!!! STILL WAITING!
The picture quality, size, weight all are excellent but the biggest problem is with battery consumption. The whole idea of a sleek camera ends when you have to keep a dozen batteries with you all the time.I have used it alot but many times it died when I needed it most. I strongle recommend to look for another product.
To reiterate what the others are saying, this hub is unusable due to the high-pitched noise it emits.
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!
This machine does not work well. I have to repeat myself 5 times and it still doesn't get it right. I speak clearly and I am from Chicago, so I don't really have a weird accent or anything. Also, what's the point in owning this if I have to keep adding words to it's dictionary? Takes more time than writing it down. What a pain! Glad it was a gift, I didn't pay for it.
I bought this player over a year ago based on the great reviews it got. It worked up until yesterday. Now I too have the dreaded H03 code and the player has died.
this seller advertised a 19 inch LCD flat screen monitor white with speakersand gives a link to thier site for $40, not only do they not have the product but they tryed to add a maleware link to my computer, do not visit thier site, if not for my anti virus AVG i would be having the contents of my computer given to a 3rd party,I thought amazon did not allow false advertising, i was going to buy this monitor V7 W19PS 19" LCD flatscreenCol. J.D Retired
On September 19th of last year purchased this product and over the course of 6 months found several of these disc to be defective:did not want to contact Sony each time this happened, but rather when the group was finished. Called today and was put on a "classical merry-go-round" for one hour, with each department passing the buck to another.Started with a phone number listed as customer support; they said, you must speak to media and gave me another number; media could not help me and gave me still another number; this gal that I spoke to identified herself as working for Sony Styles and said we are a different company and could not help me either nor had any idea who could.Looked in papers for a non 800 number, called and got the same gal that I had just spoken to.THE ISSUE IS NOT THE MONEY INVOLVED, OBVIOUSLY, BUT RATHER THE TOTAL LACK OF INTEREST IN SATISFYING A CUSTOMER WITH A LEGITIMITE COMPLAINT.There customer service has always been top draw with electronics; however, I will never buy another media product from them.BUYERS BEWARE
The macs work great. The PC's I cant not log on at all. Tech support suggested all my pcs need network adapter updates. Tech support picked up the phone fast, but did not solve my problem. I can not get on with a PC 3 different models. But I can get on to my neighbors unprotected Netgear wireless router. I guess I'll be at Best Buy in the morning returning this box. Tried everything the told me it's all my PC's.
This item sounds good but it failed to work. Distance of transmission is extremely short and the receiver "froze" three times during the first use.
I read a review of this software in a digital photography magazine, so was excited to purchase it. While I am sure it is a good piece of software for the advanced user, I find it fairly difficult to use. I expected it to be a whole lot easier than Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, but found that not to be so. Both require a lot of study, and I needed to purchase another "how-to" book to get a grip on the features. While I'm sure I will use some of the features, it's not the "one" digital editing program that I sought.
This tape deck just kept automatically ejecting when I got it. I thankfully managed to use it as scrap to fix my broken cassette adapter. I would only buy this item if you want to spare part the cord from it.
Besides being extremely noisy even after firmware upgrade the enclosure IS NOT metallic it is just a plastic enclosure covered with grey paper...Very disappointed...
I purchased these speakers to take with me on vacation. They do fold up nicely and the sound is about as good as a typical portable radio, and they are nice to have when you want a simple solution for listening to your iPod while on the road. However, beware that the unit is very cheaply made. I found that I could not put on the battery cover without displacing the batteries enough that the unit would not power on. I had to leave the battery cover off or loose on the unit. I don't think these will be a permanent set of travel speakers for my iPod--they are just too cheaply made to be reliable. It's worth the money I paid--but just barely.
Like others who have written here, I chose the Sony CD-Rs thinking that they would be of a good quality, bearing the Sony name.I use Nero 6 and Windows XP with a modern CD writer at home, and a Phillips DVD/CD writer at work.Nero produces endless &quot;drive speed errors&quot; with these CD-Rs, whilst changing over to a different brand of CD-R immediately cures the problem.Avoid!
This was a very disappointing purchase for me. Due to Amazon's poor marketing, they offered this lens cover along with the Nikkor 55-200mm lens for an additional price. Well, the lens came with this hood. So essentially I just paid to ship it to my house and back to Amazon, approximately $15? The product seems okay but be wary of Amazon's "good buys."
We loved this printer for about a day and a half. There is very little noise (that is) when it feels up to printing. However; when printer was out of paper and we refilled it, the feeder didn't operate properly. This didn't just happen once, it happened about 3 or 4 times. Even though there was paper in the paper holder and it was loaded properly, a pop up message box kept insisting that the printer was out of paper and refused to print any documents. I have only owned this product a few weeks and already it needs to be serviced.
I bought this before I saw the other review.. Upon receiving this sub-woofer I plugged it in and it began making a humming noise that wont go away unless you turn off the speaker. I am hoping I can get a refund on this POS of a speaker when I call them.
I have a Zen Xtra 30G player. It frequently needed to be reset, which is annoying. I have owned it just over a year now (just! bought it just before Christmas for my son, who chose to pass on the gift in favor of an iPod) so it's out of warranty. Although it worked OK, Windows Media Player 11 said I needed to update the Zen software. Using Creative's instructions and downloads, the player ceased to work; the computer sees it, but Zen's firmware program does not. It cost me several hours of struggling with their web pages and downloads, and I finally gave in and PAID $13 for them to tell me that apparently the card went bad, just as I was updating (of COURSE, it was not their fault, nor caused by the software, just a coincidence, he said) They'll fix it for $95-135, or the rep suggested that I just buy a new one. I will. It won't be a Creative player--the rep estimated 1-2 years of lifespan. If you decide to buy one, I suggest that you pony up the forty bucks they charge (on a NEW one)to guarantee their product at least two years.UPDATE: I again contacted Creative, and they identified Media Player 11 as the cause. They provided complete instructions to roll it back to Player 10, and to reinstall the firmware. My Zen is working again, and is back to being full of my favorite music. I must commend their Tech Support for not just leaving me to swing in the wind. You can feel my frustration in my original posting, but my opinion of Creative improved considerably, thanks to the extra effort of the tech and the tech's supervisor. I would change my review to three stars, but it won't let me.ANOTHER UPDATE: It's been several months since the update, and the Zen is still working well. I wanted to change the star rating, but it wouldn't let me. I would now give it 3-4 stars, based on overall experience.
A few of the problems we've had with this complicated camera:1. The instruction booklet on disk is almost useless to use. Who carries a computer around when they're trying to figure out their camera? We finally printed out the tome-->300 pages, but found it marginally useful and poorly organized.2. The menu buttons on the camera stopped working properly after 5 months (required pushing with a pencil with just the right pressure and angle) --unfortunately we didn't get it sent in for repair within the one year warranty.3. Now at 16 months into ownership the camera is not useable because the zoom lens stopped working--after one too many times grinding against the lens cap that we forgot to remove before turning on the camera. This is a result of very poor design--inadvertant pressure can turn the camera on at any time and the lens cap prevents the zoom from expanding--instead it 'grinds' against the lens cap.4. We've researched repair and find that Olympus will charge between $214-$260 to fix this 16 month old camera.When it works, it's a decent camera. Nice pictures. But for the reasons above, I don't recommend this camera to anyone.
This may work great for you, but I've owned a Microsoft keyboard for 3 years and I program with it 10 hours a day. Things you should consider:Microsoft uses an "F-lock" key design, where the F keys along the top are not enabled until you hit the F-lock button. Every time you come from suspend or restarting, you have to mess with that F-lock key if you want to use key combinations such as alt+F4. It's infuriating.MS keyboards (especially this one) are very wide and use a ton of space to the right of the arrow keys, mainly for the number pad. That's bad, because you have to reach a long ways with your right hand to grasp your mouse. I find that having to reach such a long distance for the mouse is what hurts my wrist, and not so much from the curvature of the keyboard or anything like that.These defects don't become apparent until you've used the keyboard for a long time. My suggestion? Look for something that doesn't use an idiotic F-lock design, and get a keyboard without (or with a detachable) number keypad section, so your hand can get to the mouse more easily.
Amazon has decided to exclude these print cartridges from the free shipping, even when you are buying several. When you factor in the shipping charges, you are better off buying these at your local office supply store (Office Depot, Staples, Office Max, etc.)The cartridges themselves are excellent, just not at this price.
I agree with all the reviews. It was a great unit--while it lasted. I had high hopes for Malata--my dad had another China-made DVD player and it worked flawlessly in a high-end stereo system. Well, the Malata arrived at my home just in time to relieve a dying DVD player. It worked great for about 2 weeks, then one day it just quit playing CDs and VCDs properly--it paused for seconds every half minute or so! (...)! Fine, I thought. I had a dedicated CD player--I'll just use the Malata for DVDs. (...), and the Malata is starting to eat my DVDs alive--my wife put in a DVD, and when she opened the tray it was empty!!! Man, oh man, should I send this thing in to repair while it's still under the 90 days of warranty, or should I just save the postage money for another DVD player?
I purchased 2 of these when I pre-ordered and thought it would be worth keeping both to share in the office. I was wrong. While the GoType for the Visor is faster to use than the stylus for straight entry, it was difficult to master the keyboard buttons that correspond to the PDA. It is also a little large to carry in a pocket, although a woman may get away with carrying it in her purse/backpack. At that point it loses the immediate practicality in my experience.I also bought the Targus folding keyboard for a few dollars more when it was introduced, and that would be my Handspring-down choice. The Targus folds neatly into a suit-pocket appropriate size and has a roomy feel when extended for typing. I would say that the Targus is twice the keyboard for 10% more in price. Borrow a GoType to try and then buy a Targus to keep and use. You will definitely prefer the Targus.
The description here does not tell the whole story. The manufacturer's website states:"This product is designed as a replacement adapter for keyboards that originally shipped with a PS/2 to USB converter. If your product did not ship with a converter, we suggest trying a USBPS2PC instead."I believe this is why the other reviewers are complaining that the product doesn't work. I'm going to buy the "USBPS2PC", which I also found on Amazon (product number B00028OP2Y).
I ordered this battery (supposedly a brand new battery) because the life of the one in my phone was not very long. When I got it from this particular company thru Amazon, it had scratches on the terminals and I could tell it was a used battery. I was not very happy. It was only 3 dollars or so, so I didn't even bother sending it back. It would've cost more to ship than the battery was worth. Not a good experience.
Bought this on a recommendation from PNY's website and from these reviews. HOWEVER, this memory is NOT 200-pin SODIMM. It is a 184-pin DIMMM and will not fit in a notebook!
I've owned this head unit since 2006, today, 2/22/2013 I swapped out for a new head unit. I've had these problems since day 1, I even got a replacement for the CD player skipping problem from bestbuy.Pros:USBMP3 supportSub control/out with great results!Wide display, not super wide but very nice.Cons:No ability to pause mp3sIf listening to hour long + podcasts the search function is almost meaninglessno auxno L/R insno shuffle buttonCannot handle a decent sized library on a usb driveUSB charges enough to keep your devices from shutting down, no more.. no less.CD player skips at times (more than most)Randomly shoots back to Demo modeclumsy controlsThis head unit is far below par. I also owned a renowned JVC sub and amp (I cannot remember the names, I got rid of them a long time ago..) Nothing but troubles from JVC. It seems others have had better luck but JVC has lost a customer for life.
This adapter went into one of four wirelessly networked devices on my home network, and is the only Netgear Adapter on the network, and the ONLY one to have issues, every day, day in, and day out. My office laptop sits right next to this desktop and NEVER drops it's connection, so I know it isn't location (signal is excellent, full 5 bars).Having had good fortunes with Netgear previously, I suspected interferance, too close to metal, etc, but even after adding an external Netgear antenna, my woes of dropped connectivity, and actually overall slow system performance continued.Interestingly, I just installed a Linksys WMP54GS and the system is running better overall and no dropped connectivity. I'm obtaining an OS reported 54Mbps with the full 5 bars.The Netgear card I had was a v2, by the way. It seems this card missed some good quality control and I cannot recommend it. Go with the leader in WLAN technology, Linksys (Cisco). You'll have much better luck.
Received this product in a timely manner but it was non functional. Didn't work with my iphone 3G, Samsung Captivate, or Nintendo DS. Perhaps I just received a defective one and maybe it works for another buyer.
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.
I was told by the cable company that this device was boosting the signal on the up load too much that it kept making my modem get off line even more. So before you spend the money on this, if you have a problem with your cable modem, make the cable company do their job. What they are pay to do and fix your problem.
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;
Can't use this item as an all purpose voltage regulator only came with the cable to hook up to a computer outlet. I'm overseas and isn't not worth returning. I will have to buy a special adapter to hook it up to my tv or electrical appliances, as this why I purchased the item.
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.
When I was christmas shopping, I thought this looked really cute, and I figured, "Hey, it's cheap, and looks good." So I bought it. It worked pretty well for the first couple of days, and then the CD playing system on it just decided to stop working. I checked all things that I might have possibly done wrong, but I didn't find any. When you try to load the CD, it doesn't let you play anything. I would not recomend this product for whoever wants to buy it, because it did not work like I wanted it to, and it made a pretty lousy Christmas present after I found out it had broken. DON'T BUY THIS.
If you want Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, then this is the keyboard for you. The space key on this keyboard does not respond well because of the design. Your left thumb will reach the far left side of the space bar, which is designed to respond effectively if you press it in the middle, which you can't do unless you have a six inch thumb. This forces you to extend your thumb and stress the wrist. After two days of using this product, I may need surgery. Do yourself a favor and buy a normal keyboard. Of course, if you type with one finger and have time to pinpoint the space bar with your index finger and you think this looks cool, then buy it. But if you know how to type, then get a regular keyboard.
Received the subject item and had to return it. It did not work correctly...speaker problem.
The title of the review pretty much says it all, but I'll elaborate. Sunday, December 17th, 2006. My wife and I decide to finish our Christmas cards by selecting a couple of quality photos from the year for addition.Boy it would certainly be nice if our PHOTO QUALITY PRINTER was capable of passing photo quality PAPER through it, but unfortunately, standard #80 photo paper jams the printer like New York rush hour.This is just the latest in a long line of problems with this thing. Why does a USB "plug and play" printer need the computer to be rebooted before it can be seen? Why does it automatically run some stupid all-in-one software and clog my memory when I boot up, whether the printer is turned on or not? Why does the printer suddenly lose connection every couple of days and sit there like an expensive plastic lump requiring yet another computer reboot? (I'm a Macintosh user. The only reason I've rebooted my computer in the last ten months has been in an effort to get this printer to work with it.)Why is there no writing in the instructions? I realize that we've forgotten that English is the primary language in the country, but replacing the ink cartridges requires that you align the printer heads afterwards. The printer spits out a sheet for this purpose. Since there was no clear instruction for this, just a picture showing a finger pressing (the wrong) buttons on the panel, I threw that sheet away four times before I figured out what the printer was trying to get me to do.So here I am trying to get my Christmas photos out and I now have a choice. I can send out photos that look horrible on standard bond paper, or I can throw my printer in the dumpster and go find another one. Good thing I just happen to have an extra $200 sitting around that I didn't want any more. I'll just go blow it on that new printer.Which WON'T be an HP.Edited 06 February, 2007In preparation for a football coaching clinic I will be speaking at in March I decided to design some business cards. I bought a Mac version of Publisher called "Printfolio." It took me thirty minutes to design great, professional-looking cards that are easy to read, with two sides to them, so side one has my contact information and side two has my published works and purchasing information. (I got Printfolio here on Amazon, and I recommend it very highly. Seems to work wonderfully!)Thirty minutes to design. FOUR HOURS AND AN ENTIRE PACKAGE OF AVERY CARDS LATER I still don't have business cards. Why? Because this "photo quality printer" can't line up anything with a heavier weight than recycled office paper so the perforations are in the proper locations. Test prints on normal paper worked fine, but after a $18 package of Avery cards was reduced to crumpled piles on the floor I finally broke down and contacted technical support by chat from the HP website.The "award winning" technical support from HP left me on hold for chat for over an hour. Then I gave up and called them voice. First they put me in a phone tree for ten minutes because they don't have a setting to simply press "0" to get an operator. (And the computer chirps merrily, "I can understand you! Just say where you want to go!" Sweetiechips, I'm SCOTTISH and I'm FURIOUS. No you can NOT understand me, and I get tired of repeating myself to a machine. If I want to talk to a collection of plastic then I'll call my OWN answering machine.), then they put me on with some yahoo that barely spoke English who had the audacity to demand of me in a rather surly tone, "Why haven't you contacted us before if you've had problems?" (Because I don't like sitting on hold, you jerk, that's why!), and then they put me on hold for another hour and a half before I hung up. I never did get to speak to a person about why this wonderful printer of mine hasn't really worked properly since I took it out of the box.That's "award winning customer care" only if the award is "Worst customer service in the known universe." (And it tells me something: obviously HP products are so inferior that technical support cannot keep up with the number of people calling to complain and/or get help, so HP products should be avoided.)I'm done. I literally threw my HP off the porch last night. Maybe it will work better if it's rained on for a couple of days. After sixty+ reviews it has a rating of 2.5 stars. I wonder why.Oh yeah, when I finally break down and go to Kinko's or Office Depot or what have you, none of those places are going to have the software I used, so they won't be able to open the file for my new business cards. I'll basically have to redesign the card from scratch. Which costs more money and takes more time from my day.Thanks HP! I hope this review costs you ten times the $185 you got from me when you sold me this worthless piece of plastic.~D.
This keyboard is horrible. The keys feel unusually rubbery and will stick if not pressed straight down. That fine for hunt-and-peck typing but useless otherwise.
The ink cartridges for this printer are extremely small and are expensive for the amount of printing they can do. Also, if the colour cartridge is out it will not let you print with black ink, even if black is full. In other workds, both cartridges need to have ink in order to print. This has been a very frustrating purchase.
This product is just alright I thought it sounded wonderful by the reviews on the web site. I ordered one the keyboard feels like a mac keyboard. The keys have to be mashed much harder than on a regular keyboard and the space bar doesn't always space. Overall not a good bargain for the price.
This thing is junk. I connect it to a 10Mbit Ethernet network and it looses 5% of the packets. I am really disappointed. I can't believe this company is so popular. Second Linksys product I have returned..... and the tech support are so bad it's not funny.
The product looked nice, but after using the system for a couple of months the headphone jack became loose and affected the sound (after that, I would need to press my thumb against the headphone jack so that the sound wouldn't break-up).In addition, navigating through AIWA's customer service is almost as bad as dealing with the IRS. It makes their warranty practically worthless.In my experience, the AIWA products I've owned (one shelf system, and one portable tape player) have functionally lasted about a year or less. Save yourself some money (and more importantly the headache of dealing with their customer service) and buy a Sony or a Pioneer (or anything else) instead.
One of the connectors wasnt actually connected to the wires inside. Came right off when I took it out of the package. Now i cant find it!
I recieved the MP3 player for Christmas, and it worked fine, untill I tried to hook it up to my computer and discovered that the USB port on the player was defective. 97% of the time, the player wasn't even recognized by my computer, rendering it useless. Test the player on your computer before anything else and make sure that it works!
My old Uniden battery was getting up there in years and didn't hold a charge like it used to. So I bought another "new" battery to replace the old one. Unfortunately the new battery had even worst battery life then the old battery. Good news is it was sent back and I was quickly refunded.
The first time I tried to play a DVD on the player ,it didn't work. The disc stopped every 10-15 seconds. I had to start it all over again repeatedly. After 6-8 tries, I gave up and sent it back for a refund which I still haven't recieved. Don't even think of buying this product.
I just bought a pair of these and took them out for a run and I couldn't get them to stay on comfortably. I have pretty small ears and have trouble with the over-the-ear style but I thought because these were adjustable they would work. Not the case. Sound quality would have been ok if the speakers would have stayed in my ears. The buds were also hard and not comfortable.
if you are track ball user & you have a trackman basic model with cord & would like to up grade to this model. I stongly suggest you not to get this model. it's vey disappointing.first the ball is not in the middle & you think it may not be a issue but it is, it's ver strage to use because you can not move the arrow up & down or side to side in a sraight line therefore it's weird to aim & it does not make sense.second, the right click buttom, does not click very well, because your thomb have to move inward to be able to clcik, that is the second thing that doesn't make sense & it's not a very natural way of your thomb movement.i got this wireless track ball bacause there is a click wheel for easy viewing web page , but besides that, everything is not as good as i expected, & I am not a very picky person. i thought I can gt se to this mouse but it's been a month & I am still feeling strange to use it.don't buy it!!!ps. especially if you play online game, it's definately a NO NO!!!
I received this product for Father's Day. Due to the small intenal memory (11 MB), I needed to load two or three of our 5 MP pictures at a time to allow the unit to automatically downsize them to the 780X440 pixel display size.This worked fine, though was a bit annoying and necessary since my SD card didn't arrive with the unit, up to the (approximately) 20 picture mark. It was when I tried to load the last set of pictures that I had problems.The unit usually took about 5 seconds per copy, but this time it lasted over an hour. I knew that something was probably wrong, but allowed it that much more time in case there was some slight glitch. After an hour, I reset the device manually.From this time on, I've only been able to get the unit to show the boot screen (states "loading from" picture of memory card "(24)" for number of pictures). It will then go onto the intermediate screen with white background and a blue "Philips" . It will stay at that screen for hours (perhaps forever) if allowed to.The until will no longer turn off without the hard reset. I called Philips customer service, but was told that I'd have to ship the until back AT MY COST for a replacement.I find it unacceptable that a unit that is obviously defective out of the box is not covered IN FULL by the manufacturer. I've had other companies (Master Replicas in particular, but even Philips medical division) cover items with return shipping at their cost.Stay away from this product. It would appear to be unstable, and there is no customer service given. For $250, you should be able to expect more.
This camera's zoom is just about useless. It is a &quot;digital zoom&quot; which means you must have the LCD panel on to use the zoom, wasting precious batteries. Plus, it is not a real zoom - it's a telephoto. You are either zoomed in or zoomed out, but there is no in-between.If all you want is a point and shoot digital camera, it seems to me there are lots of other ones out there for a lot less money. ....
The cable cannot work in a car or anywhere where you need it to be protected from magnetic interference.If you want a cable that can connect your iPhone/iPod to your car, buy something else. This is worth 1 cent; not much more.
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.
I purchased this Samsung HLS4666W television because of all the good reviews I read about them. I received the TV in a timely manner from when it was shipped out to me. I started watching the TV ,maybe about 3 hours of viewing,and then it broke. It never would turn back on so I called the customer support 1-800-Samsung to get help since I have a 1 year warranty. Well I was told the error code of blinking lights on the front of the TV meant the Lamp was bad and that all I needed was a new one. I was put in contact with the service department then. The service department told me they needed to order the part it would be in a couple days later and replaced in about a week. Not a bad time frame I thought. Well a week went by and I received no calls from anyone. I called customer support back and after a little tooth pulling found out it was never ordered and was now being express shipped to the service center I was in contact with and would be there by that wednseday which was already a week and a half later by this point. So I waited till friday after receiving no calls and the part was still not in. I was guaranteed it would be there and never came in. At this point I asked for a manager and got sent to their Teir 2 support department. The person I talked to said since it was so long waiting he would put me in for a replacementwith the Executive customer Relations department and they would contact me within 48 hours and he gave me a direct number to call them if not. Well I waiting till tuesday and gave them a call since I again heard nothing from anyone. The number I was given was not a samsung number it was of a random company and after talking with customer support again I was told it takes 3-5 days not 48 hours.So again I waited till that Friday still hearing nothing and called the ECR department directly( the customer service person gave me the real number). They did not know what I was talking about as nothing was sent over to them about a replacement. You can imagine my frustration by this time it being 3 weeks after the TV had been broken and still nothing was being done. So they told me they would just ship me a lamp and I could replace it myself. Well that came in yesterday which was over a month after my initial call of complaint. I replaced the lamp and it still is not working it gives the same error. As of now after talking to enough managers they have decided to replace the TV which is going to take another 3 weeks. So I will have owned this TV for 2 months where it hasnt worked and I have had nothing but the run-around by anyone in the customer service center of samsung. Maybe the TV isnt a bad Tv but the one I received was and the customer support is more that horrible. I would not buy anything from Samsung if this is the hardships you need to go through just to get it fixed. So I am waiting on a replacement since they would not give me a refund since I bought it online through Amazon.com. I hope this helps because all the people who have been helping me try and get this fixed will never buy from Samsung now.
One side of the earphones short in and out, you have to hit it to get it come come back in. The sound and reception is great when both sides are working. Maybe I just got a dud? Seems liek a nice product if it worked correctly. Wouldn't buy again though, the distributer said refer to manufactures garuntee, what a hassle.
I have buyed this 2 ways radio by reading the comments here in amazon. It doesn't worth the price, the max distance it can achieve a real comunication is like 2 or 3 miles. 26 miles may be in direct view and near a lake or something. I still prefer the Motorola radios!
I bought this battery on April 29, 2008. Since it's intended to be a spare battery, I hadn't needed to use it until last weekend when I went on a 3-day trip. I used it for the first time and it doesn't work. I charged it to full (the green indicator in the original Canon charger came on indicating that it was supposed to be "fully charged"). However, it just didn't work in the camera. After coming home I recharged the original Canon battery, and it works, which means that it's not the camera or charger's problem, but the Lenmar battery's. I was quite frustrated by the poor quality of this battery, as I never used it before last weekend, and kept it in a cool, dry, safe corner of my home. It was most inconvenient to me because it's completely useless when I need it the most. Yes, it's cheap, but it's not worth the hassle. Now that the 30-day return period is over, I can only get partial refund. Figuring in the time and postage on the possible return, it's not even worth the return or refund. I will NEVER EVER buy this batter again.
I bought this because I was told that it was a great product. The first time I used it, it scratched my lens. I then had to send my camera back to Nikon to get it repaired! That cost me almost $200.00! I threw the pen away!
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.
Mine lasted 2-1/2 years. Then suddenly one day the screen went black while recording. Then it would work for a while but the colors were distorted, then it would just black out again.It turns out this is a very common "Black Screen of Death" that is reported all over the internet and affects this model as well as other Sony camcorders. There is a class-action lawsuit regarding the affected Sony models.Sony of course deny's that there's a problem and wants $289 to fix it. Some who have had it repaired report that the same problem occurs anywhere from 90 days to 1-year after the repair.Stay away from the Sony camcorders until they fix these problems
These are nice looking, but aren't very good at range. The stated 10 mile range must be in outer space as it's certainly not on earth. Range is less than 1 mile with the full boost on. My old Audiovox FRS radios went at least a half mile farther than these!They seem to receive well and the weather alert functions well and seems fairly sensitive.If you don't need a long range they are ok. Quite a disappointment for power/range though.Were I to be able to do it over I think I'd look to another brand. This is currently their top-end model.
I decided to try a trackball because my right arm has a slight pain after extended use of a laptop. I decide to try this one because its good reviews and low price. After one night's use, I decided to return it because of two problems.1. It is not really ergonomic. The thumb is good at sweeping the ball in a left to right motion, but it is very tiresome to move the ball in a up-down motion. I found that I need to move the thumb too many times in order to move the cursor downward cross the screen. I can't add too much acceleration, because the control is already imprecise without any acceleration. Yes, some reviewer said you can spin the ball if you want to move quickly, but I found that I have to jerk my thumb in order to give the ball some momentum. I noticed how much tension is on the tendons and muscles of the thumb. Also the finger's end is too curved, so the fingers need to work harder to push or hold the buttons. It puts quite some strain on both the index finger and the thumb if you want to drag something in a downward motion.2. The ball is very imprecise to control. The bearings are not rollers, so what they put on the ball is not rolling resistance. There is quite some friction. This makes the ball hitch. It is very difficult to move the cursor in small distances even if you use the index finger instead of the thumb. It does this even when it is new. This is a major problem in my perspective as a normal user. For example, I found it very hard to select text in a browser if the selection starts with a narrow letter like "I" and is at the beginning of a line, because you only have two or three pixels to miss. It will be more tricky if you do graphic design I believe.After using it for one night, I found that I like the touchpad on my laptop much better. I'm going to return it.
UNIDEN BT-446 Cordless Phone Battery for UnidenVery good price bargin, but only lasted two weeks, was hoping for better.Guess might as well pay higher price at store,at least they last longer.
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.
They last about 6 weeks before the wires at the input jack get bent out of shape and only the left ear plays. I've owned two pairs of these that have both failed in the same way. Play fine during that time, but don't seem to even be worth the $5.
This is a good music player and looks pretty nice.It is overadvertised and everyone has one so its not even unique. There are many better players at comparable prices with 20GB or greater harddrive.There are many accesseries you have to buy for it which you'd get free with other mp3 players(SONY Walkman digital music player and my favorite the RCA jukebox and video player)It holds less songs than Sony's(Sony-13,000,Apple-10,000)You can't watch movies in color on a 3.5inch flatscreen(you can on RCA's)Accesaries not includedCase-$20-$45(included with Sony's and RCA's)USB cable-$30(included with Sony's and RCA's)No free songs(30 free with Sony's Walkman digital music player)Dock $40(included with Sony's and RCA's)
I've owned this headset for about 3 years, it came free with a collectors edition of UT. It is HORRIBLY uncomfortable. The plastic piece that sits on top of your ear has a slot cut in it for the wires that run to the earpieces. The sharp edges of the slot press down on top of your ear and become very uncomfortable after a little while. I had to wrap mine in yarn to make it usable.I will say it has been pretty durable, and I don't have any issues with its functionality.
Out of the box it came up with message " not compatible" with my I phone . Changed batteries same result. Called Griffith they were very nice and promised to mail a new one. Said it is compatible w/all I Phone. We'll see.
The memory card came in DOA, followed instruction to get replacement or refund for manufacture, they never reopened. Amazon promised refund 2 weeks ago, i have not gotten it, So I am out over $100 with no help from any one.
I purchased these speakers for my garage which is about 20 foot from the radio that the base to speakers were plugged into, however it could not keep the signal or it had a poor signal. I returned them to amazon.
Loved the idea of being able to clip the iPod mount to the dash vents - unfortunately the execution of this concept was lacking in this product - the clips held to the vents - but they fell off the back of the mount.We have gone with plan "B" and used the self adhesive mount directly on the dash. Sticks well - but can't see the iPod once it is in the mount. Well - at least we can keep out eyes on the road with one less distraction.
A clock radio needs to keep time. Mine gains time so needs to be reset frequently if I want the alarm to go off at the same time each day. Returned to factory, new clock, same result. Now the AM just died. Neither of these things should happen to a radio with this price tag on it.
Originally, I purchased this mp3-cd player as a replacement for my RioVolt SP250, which was unfortunately broken by my clumsy oaf of a brother. I purchased this based on the testimonials that people gave regarding the fact that the TDK MOJO is a superior player. Whoever these people may be, they obviously have never owned a RioVolt SP250. First of all, the MOJO lasts 10 hours on 2 AA batteries, which is mediocre compared to the 20 hours the RioVolt can allot. The MOJO also only comes with one type of headphones, as opposed to the two the SP250 comes with. It also has no carrying case, no really customizable equalizer, no FM tuner, no M3U playlist support, no audio output level display, no upgradeable firmware, no remote control, no MAC supported audio managment software, and no 1-year warranty (however, with the SP250, this warranty does not account for oafish brothers). The so-called track memory is a joke; also, there is no continuous backlight when the AC adapter is plugged in. ALSO, the MOJO has no actual menu-you can just change around the options; and yet another thing: I could not find the "customizable" equalizer, so I was left with mediocre sound. I dont know what people have seen before when it comes to track navigation, but the MOJO falls short of its expectations. If anything, it is only equal to the navigational ability of the SP250. Also, not to go unnoticed is the fact that the MOJO thing is just plain ugly.After purchasing this item and eagerly bringing it into my room, popping an 8-hour long mp3-cd into it, and pressing play, i was shocked when all my unit was capable of was making an atrocious noise and counting how many songs were on the disc. At which point, my jaw nearly dropped to the floor. I had 12GB of mp3's that i backed up on to cd's to give my 120gb hard drive a break. No longer being able to play these cd's meant that I had to personally transfer every song into its former place and reformat every cd with the provided software. All in all, the process took me 2 days, without rest, to finish. After the task was done, i was finally able to pop a "new" cd into my player and fall fast asleep.In my dream, my nightmare, more like, i dreamed of a world of mediocrity. Oh wait, this is a world of mediocrity, and this MP3-CD player is proof of this fact. My advice to you, dear reader-buy the RioVolt SP250, because it is worth the steep cost. Belive me, because I miss mine dearly.-Stunning Development! The cds i spent days burning now DONT WORK in this pathetic mass of bile that is somehow called an mp3-cd player. It does not recognize packet writing/logging on cds. GOOD LORD! I will promptly trade this noisy, annoying, worthless heap of electronic junk to Best Buy ...
If I could give a "0" I would. I bought the Rio Eigen with high hopes that it would be a cool, convenient way to have music when I worked out. From the beginning I had trouble with the software - and I am no computer newbie. Of course it was a long distance call to India - at my expense - to try to get things fixed. Finally,it worked for a short time, but within a month the unit would not work at all. I called again (3rd or 4th call, again at my expense) and returned it - $5 or so for postage and insurance. The customer service rep had promised a replacement unit - new. The UPS package (and what a headache connecting with UPS!) said in large letters "RECONDITIONED." I refused the package and am now working with my credit card company to try to get a refund.
not a good monitor extension cord. phase loss leads to blurry monitor image that could not be corrected with lcd settings.
Does not work with Mac OS X 10.6. Printing works, but you can not scan nor fax, so for an All-in-One this is like totally not working. Personally will avoid HP printers from now on, because a company that does not support it's hardware, is like making my All-in-One budget too expensive. You have to purchase a new All-in-One each time Apple brings out a new version of it's OS.
PROs1) The quality is excellent.2) Easy to functionCONs1) It used batteries.2) I have to press at least 2 seconds in order to snap a shot.3) No shake control
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've bought 3 of these and they never last for more than 3 months at a time. The sound starts to go and then becomes on and off. You have to play with the jack and not move it or you won't be able to hear person on other end. Good price but not worth replacing every few months. Pay a little more and get Plantronics headset.
For my work, I sometimes have to conduct interviews with people at their offices or in stores. Since this was going on my expense report, I didn't look up reviews and simply bought the mic at Best Buy. I was using it for a Canon mini DV camcorder and I wholeheartedly agree with the reviewer here who said it was unethical for this company (or any retailer) to be selling this product.It makes the sound worse, simple as that. I got more static and a hollow noise and everything improved once I took the mic off. So if you think your camcorder's mic isn't what you'd like it to be - go ahead and buy this, get used to the horrible sound for a few weeks and then take it off. Your camcorder's sound will sound amazing!Seriously, don't buy this. I'm assuming the company stays in business because they're the only one that makes such a cheap mic and as long as they have their distribution agreements with companies like Best Buy/amazon/etc. They don't have to do spend any money on marketing or product development, just have it on the accessories shelves next to the camcorders and watch them fly off the shelves.
i bought this expecting there is no hassle in listening.HOwever, the cassette just keeps on rewinding and rewinding from time to time, making it hard on me to listen to my fav music.:(
I bought this so I could recharge the batteries for my digital cameras while I was driving on weekend trips, and it worked fine the first couple times I used it, and then suddenly started making a high-pitched whine and stopped charging anything at all. Now I can't use it at all, because every time I plug it in it starts whining and refuses to charge anything.Something this expensive shouldn't break so easily.I normally love Targus products, but I'm very disappointed with this.
I purchased this item and within 6 weeks and without a lot of use, the CD player quit. First the sound went in and out and then the no disc sign appeared. I sent it back to try again. It had shipped from Dependable Resource and they were FANTASTIC! I just received my second one and the cd player refused to play on the VERY FIRST CD. Again the no disc sign. So it is going back again and this time I am asking for a refund. But what a pain! The size was great for my kitchen and the sound just fine. But I purchased the item to be able to play CD's in my kitchen. Obviously, that I cannot do. Buy at your own risk.
We purchased this monitor and if failed within 2 weeks. Brown flashing lines starting from bottom-right corner and getting worst with time. Turning monitor off/on corrects the issue temporarily.Got it exchanged from Future Shop (service at least was good). The new one failed within 5 months with the exact same problem! Hopefully Future Shop was sensitive to the problem and allowed us to exchange the monitor for a different model.We went to a NEC LCD 1770GX and so far so good... paid more but this is NEC and it has great reviews. Hope we'll be OK!The Samsung CRT monitors deserve a 0-star rating
This piece of junk failed after 2 years-- one day my PC simply would not recognize it. Cost me over $500 in data recovery. I never dropped it or did anything to make it fail. It just crapped out. I replaced it with a Seagate.
I purchased 2 weeks ago and have worn 4 times roller blading. Last night the stitching let go, on the belt where it attatches to the pouch, and my new discman went sliding accross the pavement. Not what I consider value for $20.00 ....
I bought this for my Sony Cybershot DSC-H2(not through Amazon) and getting dark rings on the corners. I am using lens adapter which came along with my camera and did not use any additional filters.You can prevent them by zooming in a little, but that defeats the purpose of using wide angle lens.But I am happy with overall image quality for this price.In addition to vignetting you will get dark shadows on the bottom of the picture taken if you use built in flash. I guess this happens even if you use expensive lens as the lens will always obstruct flash light.
Bought the 210. Arrived and the Sony packaging says 210. tear it open, looked at the back of the recorder, says 200. Sony cheated me by charging me more $ for a higher model and giving me a lower model inside the packaging. Scandalous.
We've had this TV in the bedroom for almost a year, 15 years old Sony CRT better TV. The picture seemed out of focus. Sound quality was poor but would get loud. Buttons are on the side hard to see. Remote would not control Dish so have to use two remotes, The 15 year old Sony's remote works with dish and dish remote works with Sony TV. One sunny day and this TV stopped working, no picture after polaroid screen but have sound. What to do with a $200.00 TV that does not work. 1). Send off to get fixed $50.00 for shipping plus parts/labor (find a box, etc..). 2). Find someone local to fix lol.. 3). Trash it, you rich American buy new one!
I bought one of these and the remote lasted for three hours and then stopped working.I took it back to Best Buy and got another radio. The remote works but the radio only worked for about five minutes. The CD plays but the radio doesn't work at all.I am taking it back and buying a different brand
I purchased an RCA (Thompson... ugh..) 8320 and it completely died within the warranty period. I returned it and RCA shipped me the 8335. I've been using it for under a month and I've already had to unplug it and plug it back in 4 or 5 times when it froze trying to read a DVD or VCD. It also gives me "No Signal" messages while recording cable TV programs but the signal strength is fine when I look at the cable modem status screen. The MAIN thing that I hate about it is I have to reset the clock every time it loses power... which means I would lose ALL programming to record future shows if there was a power failure. This alone could send me into the "Postal" mode should a badly wanted movie be missed. My advice?... STAY AWAY FROM THOMPSON RCA!!!! This isn't my first encounter with them.... but I hope it will be my last. The RCA logo fooled me this time... Had I realized it was Thompson I wouldn't have bought it to start with...
This piece of junk is flimsy, shoddily built and all 3 fans died within 2 weeks. I returned it to Amazon for a refund, but never got the refund.Very frustrating all around.
this was the worst thing i have bought on amazon. each cord lasted about 2 days they shorted out and after the thired day i could not use them at all
This thing is sensitive. Ive had it for a couple of months and first I had to order a complete replacement for it because it worked for about 5 minutes then it died and simply WOULD NOT function anymore.Then, the replacement unit worked for 6-7 weeks and it too has died. Ive tried replacing the battery several times and it just won't turn on. Ive wasted my money. If you're going to buy this, I would suggest also buying the replacement warranty because you'll need it!The few weeks of use I got out of it were good though. The recorder worked well in class.
Bought these specifically for my Sony Camera, used the search engine to find one to match my camera. I ordered it at a fair price, received it quickly. BUT buyer beware, my camera instructions says to read the instructions with the new lens, there were no instructions and only one lens fits my camera, what a waste of money.
I should have paid more attention to the reviews. This headset snapped after only a couple of months of use.Its cheap rigid plastic and if you do not handle it right it will break.You have been warned.I have been a Amazon customer for over 10 years and this is the first time I have felt the need to write a review.Panasonic is a great brand and produce good reliable products. This is not one of them.I am not sure how this headset has been awarded so many 5 star ratings.
This camcorder may have impressive enough specs for the average user (certainly not for the &quot;prosumer&quot; market). If you want a simple to use, well enough endowed of bells and whistles, but not impractical camcorder, I'd say on paper this one looks fine.I am however opposed to the touch screen, found on most of the cheaper sonys; how fun is it to view your image through eons of fingerprints? Also the bottom loading (cost efficient) tape is irritating. You have to remove the camcorder from a tripod to change tapes. Not great design.But by far the reason I rated this camcorder so low is that my university has a dozen of these for use by students. They are all fairly new. And in the time since they've been purchased 2 have been sent back to Sony for repair. the camcorders have power, have all settings checked, but there is no picture. Just black. Not mistreated equiptment, not broken by any human error, not misset, they just stop working. There might as well be a lens cap on. 2 out of 12 bought in bulk is NOT a confidence yielding statistic. Spend a little more money and get a camcorder that can stand to be used.
The product was so cheaply built that I thought for a minute I'd accidentally ordered a child's play camera. I returned it immediately.
I bought an Adaptec 1420A USB 2.0 card for an older laptop that only had USB 1.1 ports. Being a cardbus card it is not inherently powered thus won't fully work with USB devices needing a powered connection (IPOD, IPAQ, etc.). It does have a power socket that can make it a powered card by accepting power from an external source.I next bought this cable ACK-1420A-USB, which was apparently designed specifically for that card. It seemed like a reasonably elegant solution at the time -- taking power from the USB 1.1 ports, so I could use the card while working from battery (with no AC connecton available).Problem: the connector on the cable does NOT fit the card. It is far too big. It also did NOT come with any adapters to make it fit the card it was supposedly designed to fit. Adaptec apparently does not realize a 5.0mm plug won't fit a 3.5mm hole!How does a cable NOT fit the card it was specifically designed to fit? How can it be "off" by so much?? Oooops!!
Although one will immediately get the impression that these are great, easy to use labels, digging deeper, they begin to reveal their problems. It seems as if with every other printing job, the alignment is off, even when used with a very professional and versatile printer. The labels are great when printing simple CD-R booklets for friends, but be weary. Even independent bands will be dissatisfied with these thin matte labels.
I've had this tv for about 15 months. Up until about a week ago this tv was total greatness. BUT now I am beside myself I am so livid and doubt I'll get another Sony anything!! It's become almost impossible to watch because the tv loses picture and sound for about 30 seconds and then it comes back. The standby light blinks about 38-42 times while this is going on. Sony "customer support" was no help and it's likely to fix it is going to cost an exhorbitant amount of money. This is the second Sony tv I've had crap out on me like this.
I purchased one because of the low price, but I wish I didn't. Injet printers clog, that's a given, but with my old Canon, all I have to do is use a cotton swab with some alcohol to clean the print head, and the printer will print again.This thing, the printer heads are inaccessible, instead it has a gimmicky program that supposedly clean the heads for you, but after a long sequence of moaning and screeching, the printer heads are still clogged. You just waste your time, ink and paper.If a computer program can "clean" a physical object, we should be able to do away with brooms and vacuum and ...Stay away from this one.
I have been quite happy with this machine since I purchased it in August of 2001. It wasn't until I upgraded to Microsoft XP that I had difficulty. You see, the AJ-5030 is not compatible with the new Windows operating system. I have spent oodles of time trying to find a patch on both the Sharp and Microsoft websites to no avail. An email describing my problem sent to tech support at Sharp was replied to with the following statement: Sorry it is not compatible! I wish I had known I would be buying a machine that I could only use for a few months. OPne would think that Sharp would back up their product either with a software fix or a rebate. Looks like it's back to HP or Lexmark for me.
I bought this on May 30, its FM radio failed on july. Each time, when I turned on automatic tuning, it will stuck and I have to reset it and continue listening to the music. Starting this month, I even could not turn it on, the only way to turn it on was to reset it. But today, even reset did not work. What a garbage product. I will buy a Apply to replace it.
Purchased this satellite receiver to use at a vacation home in the mountains of southern california. I already own a 4+ year old delphi roady that had no issues in this regard, but decided to get a second receiver so I would not have to transport the roady back and forth from my home to the mountains and it always received a great signal from the satellite. The new receiver was incapable of even being able to locate or load the signal in order to activate an additonal account with xm. I activated the device in town without difficulty but as soon as I moved it back to the mountains, no signal could be found. NOT RECOMMENDED for anyone who needs good satellite reception in mountains. BE WARNED that xm customer service is not helpfull or forthcoming with issues related to placement of this receiver.
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.
This was a complete waste of money. It was not even worth the postage to return it.The new Walkman did not fit in the carrying case nor did an old Walkman fit either.
Do not buy! I received the first item and it was broken. I was refunded and sent another of the same (I thought that was great), but it was broken as well, and the contact person from the company has not answered my emails. I don't think I've had to pay for any of this at this point. But, I really wanted this product, and I don't have one. If it worked, it would be great for those of us who do not have TVs, but just need a player for video tapes.
I researched cameras like everyone else using the internet, talking to friend/family, and going into a few brick and mortar stores. I read several online reviews, both professionally done and from amateur photographers. First off, this camera is highly rated by several places. Obviously there is something to be said for that. However, in my hands this camera was a complete disapointment. I don't know if I just got a bad one or what, but I tried several settings, under several conditions, even had other people take photos, yet this camera produced a blurry image everytime. I never could achieve a very crisp image. I read the entire manual, used all the tweaks and everything. Most of the time the face recognition focus feature of the DIGIC III never even identified the faces in the shot. Typically it would focus on anything BUT the subject! Some people told me that Canon cameras tend to give a softened more "studio portrait" image. I don't know about that, but my old digital camera (although it is lower megapixel) produced a crisper image. This might be a good thing if that is what you are looking for.This camera really left me baffled. It's pack with numerous features, too many almost. I mean do you really need that many functions in a point and shoot? I expected it to snap great photos right out of the box, but instead it took some tweaking to get decent photos. Either this camer is highly overrated, or I got a complete dud. In either case it either says something about people who are biased toward reviewing canon cameras ( I mean what manufacturers has 80%+ of their products get positive reviews?) or it says something about how fragile the mechanics in this camera are. I really wanted this to be the great camera everyone says it is, but it just wasn't for me.BEST ADVICE: Buy from a retailer with a good return policy. Theres no single digital camera meant for everyone despite what anyone else says regarding it's performance, usefulness and fit to your needs. In more recent times, buying a camera seems to be on par with trying to find a pair of shoes that fit. (sigh) This one went back to Amazon.com. I hope they don't resell it to you!
I didn't realize that it was a 230 V, until it reach here, and then when I did find use for a 230 V backup, one of the two I bought failed to work. Not too happy with this purchase.
It's true - Harmony discontinued the program guide feature. Their reasoning - it was too expensive for them. There are a lot of universal remotes out there, but the tv listings were what sold me on the Harmony. Zapping through the listings on my remote was way easier than using my cable box's on-screen guide, and for my tv's where I use CableCard I don't even have an on-screen guide.Aside from that, there are serious quality control problems. My first remote was DOA. For the replacement, the battery cover broke off (a common problem according to internet forums). Now a key on the keypad has fallen off, and Harmony made me pay for a new keypad since the one year warranty has expired.I understand that Harmony was once a great company, but it seems to have gone downhill since it became part of Logitech.
I replaced my old Sonicwall SOHO/10 firewall with the TZ 170 in December of 2004. I used it for 3 years. The most annoying aspect of this unit is that it would just hang and require a power cycle. Early on this happened about once every other month and towards the end it was happening monthly. The unit ran very hot and seemed to require some time to cool down before it would recover. Even then, sometimes it took multiple power cycles to have the unit start.
When I got the ZEN, it was great but some times it would freeze.then after about a year, the screen turned orange! And now I can see anything on the screen!....When downloaded some music and then listend to it THE SONG WEREN'T ON THERE, AND OTHER SONGS OF MINE WEREN'T ON IT EITHER!!!!I don't no if it was just mine or everyone's but if it I know not to buy this product anymore!:(
I was in a pinch and needed to get something quick and bought one of these locally 2 days ago...it's going back today. Wish I would've read all these reviews before buying, because they are very accurate in their assessment of the product. The built in mic on my camera captures FAR better quality than what this produced. The only promise they keep on the box is that it "eliminates background noise," but it's not what you'd expect... The only thing you'll hear in your recording is loud voices...all background noises (and some quieter voices) will be impossible to hear over the constant and loud humming and static...If you are still seriously thinking about ordering one of these...here's my advice: take the money you'd spend (including shipping) on this item, donate that money to a local charity or school, and then setup a box fan (on medium or high speed) right next to your camera at your next event. This will accomplish similar results in your audio, someone in need can benefit from the money, you'll stay cool while videoing, no waiting for shipping, and you'll probably still end up capturing better audio.
I suppose its my own fault for taking so many chances with HP Printers. The one I use at home installed drivers that were incompatible - nay ruined my ability to print at work. Another wouldnt let you print if the toner cartridge was half full, and this one isnt much different...Biggest Problems: Goes through toner exceptionally fast. Probably because it leaves streaks on most glossy pages and many things have to be printed twice. The Manual Feed Tray works roughly 30% of the time- Usually it takes in the avery sheets and instead of printing onto the labels, it kindly prints them on normal paper and cycles my label sheet through the machine - coming out blank. At least this helps to get rid of the $100+ ink cartridges i bought though. Oh yeah that's per cartridge...and I think HP says OEM/3rd party voids the warranty. They also come a quarter filled when you buy this machine. I could go on...Don't be suckered into buying HP Printers. Period.
not sure how well the drive is supposed to work. I had made one successful transfer, but one out of two tries I would get the blue screen of death from the driver. I supposed this is to be a useful gadget but when you're the one who get the slightly defective product, even if it's the chance of 1/100 or something.. there's no reason to give it a good rating.
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.
Arrived quickly. It has a very good read and write speed, doesn't seem to slow anything down in my system. Once I formatted it to FAT32 everything recognized it no problem. Windows machine, mac and other devices. As long as your device supports SDHC, it will support this, though you will have to format as it comes with a type of file system not many things know how to read, unless obviously the device explicitly supports SDXC.Update: 5 months later. If your device doesn't explicitly support XC cards, and this breaks, you're on your own. SanDisk will not cover warranty service for any reason if the card has ever been used in a non-compatible device, despite the fact that XC and HC are exactly the same standard. The only difference between XC and HC is that XC cards come with a different file system. So be very cautious when buying this card, or any other XC card if you're planning to reformat and use in a device that only says it supports HC. Hopefully you won't blow $50 like I did.
I was extremely happy with this mouse after about 6 months of casual gameplay. Then the mouse wheel button went kaput after very little use. Now; at the nine-month mark, there is a short in the wires leading into the mouse. Very disapppointed in this mouse's shelf life considering the money spent. My MS mouse that came with the computer put up with a lot more punishment than this 'gaming' mouse.
This was a nice size unit for a bedside stand with a huge digital display but the controls were puny and the radio was horrible. It had an external antenna wire and no matter where we stuck it to the wall, we got mostly static and erratic reception with stations overlapping one another and fading and in and out. It was just impossible to stand the noise, even for a few minutes, and certainly not what you want to wake up to. We returned it, paying the postage to do so; but if we didn't, the manufacturers and retailers would get away with selling ever cheaper crap and I've had enough of pitching money away, even relatively small amounts. I mean, how difficult it is to build a good fm radio? That's technology from how far back?! Sheesh!
I was disappointed in this product. I purchased it to replace an older headset that I have had for years and was wearing out. When I first used this I noticed the sound volume and quality were much worse than I was used to. People I was meeting with via conference call said they could not hear me very well, which has never been a problem before. I am going back to my original one.
These are absolutely great speakers.......unless you have a problem. I spent hours with their tech help online trying to figure out what was wrong, they finally shipped me a new part (the console) which didn't fix the problem. I took them over to Best Buy willing to pay whatever it took to get them fixed. They were ready to go until they found out that Logitech would not allow them to fix the problem and since I was now past the warranty period, Logitech wouldn't take the speakers for repair either. I had called many electronic and computer repair places who mentioned they got no support from Logitech so couldn't repair the speakers. I ended up giving them to Best Buy to have him recycle them.Ridiculously Bad and stupid. DON'T even think about buying them. Logitech is no Nordstrom. They're the extreme opposite.
I was warned by friends not to buy D Link because it has frequent service interruptions but I ignored their advice. I found a good deal and decided to buy it, figuring it could not possibly be worse than the Linksys router my parents suffered with for years.Boy was I wrong. Literally not a day has gone by where I did not have to reset the router. Its been a month and I have to reset it every single day and if I am home all day on a computer then often I'll have to reset 2 or 3 times. What a colossal waste of money. I am currently returning this item and going to get a more trustworthy brand.
This is possibly the worst drive I've ever owned, second only to the 3 LaCie Porsche drives (2 of which failed just after the warranty expired, just like the Big Disk). Forget their customer service and support...useless. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER LA CIE PRODUCT AGAIN. PERIOD. Western Digital is getting my business from here out. The length of the warranty versus La Cie says it all.PS Here's a link to other burned LaCie Big Disk customers. they're all going through the same issues I had with my drive. [...]
I would not recommend this to anyone. It hasn't worked since I got it. I am going to return it. You get what you pay for.
There was no indication that this was an upgraded memory chip that I was ordering. It would not work in my camera. When I received it the supplier did agree to take it back, but under the terms of Amazon and the supplier, the shipping charges were non-refundable. Last time I place an order like this. I had to pay shipping charges both ways which made the refund only worth about $5 after I deducted the shipping charges which were $26.
Product is of poor quality and I think its seconds so poor in sound also. DOnt buy this product
The unit would not stay powered up, and did not have the data loaded, despite the fact it is billed as such. It only took me 20 minutes to convince the customer service rep it REALLY WAS DEFECTIVE, and they of course made me pay to ship it back to them. Hopefully, they will return it to me in working order someday.
The product may be fine in other circumstances, but it didn't function for us. I don't know if it was damaged in shipping (the box showed some rough treatment - it was shipped in a plastic bag) or it wasn't the proper charger for our ipod. Whatever, we had to go to a store to buy a different one.
Deader than a door nail.There are many cheaper options here so look around.
When I saw this at Costco for $129 I could not pass it up. I was really just looking to replace a DVD player but for the money I thought it would be nice to get the recording feature too. This does not have optical out and no s-video -- as other reviewers pointed out. The reds are very bright and odd looking-picture is not as good as it should be for dvd playback. DVD's don't whow time-remaining so when I'm watching I don't know how much time is left on the DVD.
Very disappointed in this hard drive. I use it to back up both my PC and my wife's laptop. I recently had to reformat the PC and when I turned to the hard drive, it could not be found by XP. Arrrgggghhhh. It easily reformatted itself with the WD software but that does me little good as all of my kid's video's were on the drive as a backup. So I thought I was being clever by having a backup to my PC hard drive only to discover that I needed a backup to my backup. Beware
I didn't order these. Computer glitch. Don't want them because I didn't order them. Will not pay for them.! Nope
As a device to hold downloaded music this device is fine. The sound quality is excellent, the battery life is long, and its physically tiny and weighs nothing. It comes with good quality ear bugs with a nice long cord. As long as you have some kind of pocket on your body you don't need a strap or case.I choose this device because it has line-in and voice recording to mp3 format files. In an earlier version of this review I incorrectly stated that one couldn't retrieve recorded mp3 files from the device. This is not correct.In fact you CAN retrieve voice and line-in recorded files from the T30 once you install MS Media Player version 10. The device will appear in your file explorer under the 'my computer' folder, where you can copy your recorded files from the T30 to your computer.You can also use the Yahoo Music Engine to sych files with the T30 as well as Media Player 10.The interface to activate recording is tricky. You'll want to be sure and practice a few times before you attempt to record something critical. The quality of the voice and line-in mp3 recordings is excellent.In general the user interface not terrible, but certainly not 100% intuitive.
I had and used this little piece of plastic for a few months and put it in a drawer for another three. When it came out for the next use and a fresh battery installed, it was completely dead. Don't waste your time or money.
I'm sure the product is good (haven't tried it yet), but the seller, ACE PHOTO DIGITAL leaves much to be desired. You might consider another seller for this product. I ordered two of these, one to be sent to me in Michigan (free shipping) and one to be sent to California (charged shipping). They sent both to me in separate boxes. Great. Now I had to ship it to California at my own cost in addition to what I already paid to have it erroneously sent to me.Now I can well understand mistakes - it's sometimes busy and people aren't paying full attention. So I approached the call that way and expected to hear the customer service manager apologize and cheerfully refund the shipping costs that I paid. However, when I called to request a refund for the shipping that it cost me to send it to California, they refused and would only offer to refund the cost to erroneously send it to me. How is that fair? I don't think it is. We're not talking about major dollars here - it was a difference of $3.50! Amazing that this $3.50 is more important to them to retain than keeping a customer happy. Is $3.50 much to me? Heck no, but I do care about the principle of fairness.
We've had this case for about 2 months and the velcro closure is tearing up the nylon case. Based on our experience with other Tamrac bags, it is a disappointment.
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.
Cable has very poor shielding which causes there to be a constant squealing to come out of the speakers, whether the music is playing or not - and it's loud enough that even with music playing its very noticeable. Spend an extra couple bucks and get a higher quality cable!
I bought Kill a Watt from Amazon and from the very start it did not work.
My Rio Nitrus is 4 1/2 months old and I just learned that my Nitrus, which now beeps 7 times over and over before eventually getting to the dreaded &quot;UPGRADER&quot; message, is out of warranty.Technical support informed me that it is defective and needs to be replaced, but they will not replace it because it's out of warranty.My only Rio option is to pump another $100 into Rio for an &quot;out of warranty&quot; repair.I'm not going to waste any more money with Rio.A 3 month warranty on a $250+ player (bought in early October 2003) is way too short and something to think about if you are considering buying a Rio product.Go to the Rio website and see all the people who have had to replace these units. It's epidemic.
I used it to convert 230V to 110V to power my laptop, but with my battery charging and the laptop running, it got overloaded, smoked and burnt...Luckily I had also bought a complete electronics based (no transformer) adapter and that saved me... Bottom line poor quality control????
THIS WAS A GREAT MACHINE FOR A WHILE. WHEN recognizing the ink cartridges DOESN'T WORK (U150 ERROR) WHEN THE INKS ARE STILL FULL! YOU CAN'T SCAN, YOU CAN'T PRINT, YOU CAN'T DO NOTHING! NOW I CAN'T EVEN PRINT BLK AND WHITE PAGES....................>_&lt;
The headsets work well for a short time. They usually last about 4 months and then either the person with whom I am talking can not hear me or I can not hear him/her. Usually, something goes wrong with the wires. With this last one that I bought, the wire does not stay deep enough into the jack so neither the party with whom I am speaking, nor I, can hear one another. The only way that I can use the headset is if I hold the plug into the jack while I am talking. This headset worked well for only 1 month before the problems began. I have to keep re-ordering new headsets because I can not find any other headsets that fit into my phones jack. If I want a refund, I have to send the headsets back which costs $8 and the headsets only cost $11 so I'm saving $3 if I send them back. I have bought somewhere between 10 and 15 headsets over the last 5 yrs.
I got this camera last year to replace my Canon SD10 which i loved and i still love becasue it works better than this new DSC-W80. It takes blurry pictures, shutter is too slow and its just a piece of junk. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone! and trust me there is no operator error, i owned many cameras and i know how to take a picture.
I purchased this External DVD re-writer to copy a business program that needed frequent backup.This unit seemed to work fine playing DVD movies, etc, however this was not my main use I had intended for this machine.The problems I encountered were as follows;1.) When I copied the my program onto the DVD for backup purposes, I had difficulty recopying it back to my computer; it wouldn't do it reliably and frequently crashed.2.) When I tried to rewrite over an old program (i.e. update the same program but with new information) on the DVD it wouldn't (although it asked me if I wanted to and I said yes). So I had to erase the entire DVD before I tried to copy a new file on the DVD disc.3.) After I erased the DVD, that disc would not accept a new file being copied to it; the EZ-Dub kept asking me to put a disc in the drive, although there was one already there.(the one I just erased)I ended up taking this unit back as I could not seem to get a consistent working response from this machine.
Allow me to save you some time by simply saying that I agree wholeheartedly with the other reviewers about the poor navigation and control with this hardware. This is the piece of information I would like to add:I used this device for almost six months before it quit on me completely. It won't even turn on anymore; it just stays at the title screen and does not load the music. I know this could have been a very isolated incident, but a friend of mine also bought this same product, and has experienced the same outcome. Please, save yourself some time and money when it comes to the Zen Neeon, and pass it by.
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 $$$.
So I thought I'd just try the even-cheaper version of this type of battery. I've got two of the Lenmar variants, which work fine, but they have a silver body. This black one is half that price, but should be avoided. A $10 lesson I guess. Won't charge out of the box, used for a little while as it seemed to have around 50% charge, then charged again, no result.Oh well, back to the Lenmar LIC 911:Lenmar LIC911 Lithium-ion Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Canon BP-911, BP-914 and BP-915 Batteries
The foam earbuds would not stay in my ears no matter how much I screwed up the things and shoved them into my ears .After half an hour I was just left frustrated, annoyed and with very painful ears. These things will cause countless ear infections. Don't buy them
Item not as described, the curlers are of poor quality and they intermittently/barely work. Overall a terrible product for the price. ( even if it was free it's a terrible product)
According to the product description and picture, this was supposed to be a stereo 2.5mm adapter (three-pole, 2 black bands at the 2.5mm male end). The item I received was NOT what was pictured; instead, I received a four-pole adapter (3 black bands at the 2.5mm male end).If you're looking for a 2.5mm stereo male to 3.5mm stereo female adapter, do NOT order this item.
Having zero problems with my Klipsch Promedias, I was heartbroken when my sub blew out and rendered my computer speakers useless after six years of faithful service (I later found out I was lucky to get that much out of them, as there were quite a few issues with the BASH chipset). Doing some research online, it seemed like the current king of computer speakers was Logitech, and these Z-5500's were the flagship of their line.I put in the order on Amazon and anxiously waited.Two days later, I was setting up the speakers, wired them all up, connected to my computer and powered them on.Unfortunately they did not turn on.No blip, bump, thud, or crackle. They simply didn't turn on. The box from UPS shown no wear or tear, and the Logitech box itself was pristine. Every single piece within the box was still wrapped, no scratches, no obvious signs of any type of shipping abuse.After looking to see if there was some sort of hidden "reset" button I had overlooked, I went to everyone's favorite troubleshooter, Google. Google informed me that quite a few people on various forums had regularly blown the fuses of the Z-5500s and that a trip to Radio Shack might be called for. The trip was completed, and I was the brand new owner of a FUSE,4A,SLOBLO,5X20MM,125V,LITTELFUSE239. I popped in this little $2 fuse, and ta-da, the speakers worked like a champ.Sound-wise, honestly I was very unimpressed with my new speakers. Logitechs in general ran on the bassy side for me, and these were no different. The trebles seemed muted and blurred because of the intense focus on the bass line (this was after tweaking both via the control pod and within Windows). If you were looking for just "room-shaking bass," then this is probably a good system for you, however if you're a music fan, you won't be overly impressed (my music test sample was a FLAC file of Janice Ian's Breaking Silence, and the Eagles Hell Freezes Over live songs - as well as the DTS track from the DVD).For those who are probably thinking that my experience was out of the ordinary, you are probably right. Most people probably have their speakers work for at least a little while after getting them out of the box. However if you do a simple search on Z-5500 and fuse, you will see that the fuse issue is not an uncommon one. Buying a 3-pack of replacement fuses will extend the life of this product but not indefinitely - so get used to knowing where your local Radio Shack or Fry's is.
this product only works on ms messenger or windows live messenger, what a rip off, really losing faith in ms products, there should ba a statement "this product only works on ms messenger or windows live messenger."
I've got the 20gb iPod and mine did come with this case. Like other reviewers said, it's a pain to pull the machine out when you want to change a setting. The clip is really poor quality as well - I only used it a few times and the thing just snapped off. Do yourself a favor and by a nice after-market case...you'll save yourself a lot of agravation and probably save some $$ too.
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.
... you never know what you're gonna get. I order one and it was great (Bower Brand) and promptly ordered another and it was a different brand and literally fell apart in my hands trying to install it. 2nd one was a total piece of junk. Neither were made in Japan like the picture indicated. Buy somewhere were you know what brand you're getting.
Got the Zune for Christmas. Wanted an iPod, but what the heck, should not be much difference, eh? Oh, how wrong I was! Software was NOT easy to use, despite what some reviewers have said. Zune Marketplace sucks big ones. You need to prepay to buy points. Must buy points in dollar increments, but songs don't cost exact dollar amounts, so you end up with a few cents here & there that you won't be able to use fully until you buy a bunch of songs. I won't be around that long!As for the Zune itself, it is clunky to use and looks like a toy. I've had enough of it. I bought myself an iPod and the Zune is on sale on Craigslist. Not one call on it. I guess others are smart enough to avoid it.Do yourself a favor - buy the iPod. It is no more expensive, but it's built how a music player should be built, and the iTunes software and music store blow away Zune's!
this product while sometimes providing the bass vibrating on ones neck. thats if your neck is small or med.. in my case the earpods barely fit into my ear canal and that limits the sound im able to hear..the sound if you could hear might be ok.. but i wouldnt know...
I used the original until one day while cleaning it I lost one of the ball bearings. The original was awesome. Sure, it had to be cleaned from time to time but the ball spun easily, the cord was long, and most days it worked so flawlessly you just forgot about it. So since the original would catch without the ballbearing, I decided it was time to get the newer optical version.Ugh.My first one had dyslexia. Up would go down and vice-versa. Logitech was nice enough in sending a replacement but after a few months this one catches almost worse than my original without the ball bearing! Only the trackball doesn't come out so you can't manually clean it. Very frustrating and I'm currently looking for a new solution. If this trackball will be your daily driver don't expect the legendary reliability of the previous models. This one will only disappoint.
Even with amplification at full strength, this was barely audible when placed on my monitor or clipped to my collar. You basically have to hold it right to your lips to get decent sound out of it. If you're willing to do that, it's OK, but otherwise it's not good. It should at least come in a different form factor (like maybe a rigid stick) so that it's easier to hold to your mouth if that's the intended use.
This router does not support any filtering options other than your typical aes security. No web filtering works, even dlink can't get it to work. Also don't get any more than 20 ip addresses using at any given time or it will crash. Been using this at home and overseas for a couple years now. It is very frustrating and isn't compatible with dd-wrt.
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.
This CD Case did not fit the CD player ordered, nor did it fit the other 2 Sony Walkman CD players I own.It would not fit the Panasonic or Philips CD players I own.It's a good product, but not for the intended purpose.I thought about using it for a fanny pack, but things would fall out of the opening.Maybe it could be used to carry a pet rat.I gave it to the Mission for women, in Spokane, hoping they could use it.
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 got one of these phones about a year ago. It is a little big, a few too many options, but I thought it would be OK. The first thing I noticed is it doesn't light up when a line is in use. I let that go. It took awhile before I noticed it would drop any calls put on Hold. Then the Intercom light comes on and beeps for no reason. Now all the EXT lights on the right side keep flashing.I gave it two stars because it still works (after a WHOLE year - sarcasm), but lined phones are not new technology. They shouldn't have this many unexplainable problems. Maybe I should give it one star!
This is a one room router! Signal strength is so week it is almost useless. I got this for my garage which is 200 feet from my house. When I stand in front of my garage I get a stronger signal from the router in my house. What's worse, even my hard wired desktop computer now has a slower internet connection than my 12 year old Linksys. I get a better range with my bluetooth headset than I get with this thing. I am very unhappy with this router and strongly advise you to purchase something else. This thing is a joke and it's not very funny.
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
These required a battery, which was annoying to me because they wouldn't work without them. And then they broke. The wiring was not secure enough and I lost sound in one ear. I bought a cheaper pair that worked twice as well after these.
I have had this player a little over two months and I have some very dissappointing and disconcerting news for my fellow consumers.First, I bought this on impluse and now I'm reaping a bitter harvest because my Rio Nitrus is basically an mp3 zombie, allow me to expain. I bought it remanufactured off of Overstock for about $75.00 (msrp >$150) and had misgivings from the start; impulse purchases tend to be ones you regret and this was out of character for me, I even considered sending it back without opening the shipping packaging but when it arrived curiosity got the better of me...damn!!!Well surprise, when I opened it I found it in pristine condition and it did not appear to have ever been owned before, and I really scrutinized the whole package, it really looked perfect. (If I may back-track for a moment. After my orignal order I went immediately to Amazon to check-out consumer reviews and I was rattled, lots of negative comments and pretty unanimous. So when I got it I really, as I've said, wanted to send it back but... . Anyway, I gave it a shot and boy am I sorry.)After a very short time the player would start-up and then shut itself off (while trying to listen to music) at random intervals and then sometimes on again...and then off again and on...etc. I'm sure you get the idea!!! Then just the other day I went to delete some old songs and download some new ones and my OS kept crashing and continues to do so to this very day. Yes I tried the firmware updates and all other applicable software fixes, they were totally useless and I even reset the player...worthless.So, in review, I cannot delete old or import new files, my player turns off/on at random intervals with increasing regularity with each passing day so the handwriting is on the wall, my player is on its way out, eg. zombie mp3!!!Finally, what I believe to be a trace of irony. Seems like once you have one of these infernal gagets it's hard get on withoutone so i'm shopping again and now that I've got religion i'm doing the requisite research. Turns out all these gagets (drive or flash) log the same or similar complaints regardless of price if they have been owned for any modest period of time and owned by any number of consumers. Bottom line... the man is sticking it to you, good luck. As for me I will play mine till it dies and then I will toss it into the GOM just as far as I can!PS. I thought I read or heard somewhere this company is ethier folding or getting out of the digital music player biz. Have a nice day!
This lens is terrible. The focus isn't sharp, and if you don't engage the zoom lock, the lens just slides in and out. I returned it.Do not purchase this product!
I shop amazon VERY frequently and never got a product that was such a disappointment. Worked a few days and stopped. Headphone jack works but now the computer speakers don't. It would cost as much to ship back for a replacement so why throw good money after bad? Really, avoid this one if you possible can.
If you are just looking for a basic no-frills cassette Walkman and you are not a perfectionist sound aficionado -- walk right on by, and buy something else. This Walkman has a nice price, but is a lot less than it sounds.I had thought I could stand anything, since all I was looking for was a basic Walkman to listen to music and audiobooks. But I actually returned mine (And if I eat the shipping to return an item, that really says something!) What made it impossible for me was that the sound was extremely tinny and hissy, so much so that it hurt my ears. Using the bass-boost actually boosted the tinniness as much as the bass, so that was no help. Using the volume limiter did reduce the tinniness somewhat, but it still sounded terrible. I have bought inexpensive Sony Walkmans for years and loved them, and I bought a cheap Sony microcassette recorder a few weeks ago which is terrific, so I had felt confident enough to buy the EX-190. But the basic sound was unbearable.To mention the good points, I really like the way it looks. The plastic is cheap, but light-weight. The buttons go on and off easily, unlike some which are too hard to press or which don't engage every time you press them. There is no auto-reverse, so you insomniacs will have to get up, flip the tape, and try to get drowsy again! Overall, I feel it *would* be a decent little machine, except that the sound is just too awful.
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.
I use these for "Battlefied 2" and they are comfortable, and the sound is good, but the othr people online ROUTINLY say they can barely hear me. Even with the sound turned all the way up, they still say it's tough to hear me. It's the only game I use these for, so I can't tell if it's just that server or the microphone itself. But I listen to music and stuff and they seem to work well.
I bought this camera when I realized I had left mine in my husbands truck & I was leaving on a girls trip. Didn't do any reasearch. Many pictures are blurry & this camera is SLOW in processing a shot. With the many comments about battery life I suspect that is the problem. But even fresh batteries don't seem to help. ONLY good feature was I literally pointed it in the dark & using the night time mode & the pictures came out really good. But something else. This one is getting passed on to my employees for their work vehicles in case they ever need a camera.
There's a reason why this product is so cheap. It is extremelly difficult to configure, and tech support are particularly knowledgeable. My first unit had a defect, second was impossible to set up. I switched to a Linksys product which was better but again no way near perfect.Tech support had very long wait times
High data rates cause this drive to whine like a rusty gate and/or dismount with data loss under Windows XP. I have had four Western Digital My Book drives in the last two years, in sizes from 320 to 1TB, and all have been less than reliable, completely eroding my faith in WD.
I recently bought this item. It was easy to set up and worked great at first, but that didn't last long. Soon, I began experiencing little problems like when I would open the disc tray it would open then close as soon as it opened. Nothing too bad. The sound was great. However, less than a month after I got it, I was watching a DVD. A strange smell started coming from the player like something was burning. Suddenly it froze up. I couldn't get it to do anything. I couldn't even get the disc tray to open. I tried turning it on and off and unplugging it, but nothing worked. I finally had to remove the cover just to force it open to get my DVD back. Botton line: DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
I had this DVD player for a few months. We really got our use out of it. It has great features, options, picture, sound (in comparrison with other units), etc. I had no complaints about it. However, I started noticing after about a month that the unit would turn itself on while it was plugged in charging the battery, even with the unit closed. The only way to get it to stop was to unplug it completely and take the battery off. Which was fine if you were done charging it.... Then, after about 1 month of that happening it would be playing a movie and the power would just turn off. I would turn it back on, try to find the place in the movie we were watching and continue and it would be fine. Then after appx. another month it just started to turn itself off and it wouldn't turn back on, not with the power cord, the battery, the remote, nothing would work. Then the next day you would try it and it would power up just fine. All I can say is THANK GOD I BOUGHT THE WARRANTY! They told me that they don't carry this model anymore and they are replacing it with anything else of my choice.... now I have to figure out something else to get! It took days of researching this one!
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.
I bought this Camera 18 months ago in Amazon and barley used it. But now the screen went black.
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.
How any engineer in his right mind can design a television in this day and age with NO AUDIO OUT boggles the freaking mind---especially when the total hardware cost for a headphone jack would be about 25 cents. The sound on this behemoth is atrocious---steely, ear-piercing, and so wildly varying as to be inaudible one minute and shaking the walls the next minute. And, of course, since there is no AUDIO OUT you can't play it through better speakers.If you are a deaf shut-in or the Unabomber then this is for you. If you have another person in your house---or a neighbor within 100 feet, do yourself a favor and buy a more complete set. SHAME ON YOU SONY for unleashing this on the public.
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.
Everybody always raves about Samsung devices. I, however, have found them to be nothing short of over-priced for a product with a lower quality than I would expect. I guess it just goes to show that if one spends enough on advertising, then they can get away with overpricing a mediocre product.First of all, the load times on Blu-ray players have always been slow. My friend has a older Samsung Blu-Ray player that is excruciatingly slow to load. This model in only slightly better. One would have figured that the manufacturer would include a faster processor in their players. I guess one must shell out the extra $$ to get that "nifty" feature. Not that I'm impatient, but I just don't want to sit around waiting forever for my disc to load!I was not impressed AT ALL with the quality of the image. Blu-Ray looked OK, but not fantastic. DVD upconvert looked positively terrible on a brand-new Samsung 55" LED TV. (Of course, a lot of these image issues probably had to do with the TV itself too, hence my complaints about Samsung in general; I've just never liked their products...ever. And this new TV and Blu-Ray player were also no exception.)But my biggest complaint about Samsung players is that Samsung for some unknown reason has decided not to include a disc memory feature, at least not on the less-expensive models like this one. Again, that would mean that someone would have to shell out extra $$$ just to get a feature that I would consider basic, a staple feature if you will. Sony players, for instance, remember the playback location on the last 5 discs. Having to go back to the main menu becomes a cumbersome ordeal when you take into account the device load time, combined with things like FBI warnings that you cannot skip past. On previous Samsung models, one could not even press Stop or pause a movie for too long, or else they would lose their place on the disc and then have to start all over again. This model at least lets one resume playback after Stop has been pressed, but as soon as you eject the disc, the memory for that disc is erased. I find it amazing that others do not find this as frustrating as I do!The menus are also tedious and slow to react, especially when one has to input numbers or letters using the remote control. I feel like a grandparent trying to text with a flip phone for the very first time using just one thumb. Google Maps and Facebook are available! Whoopty frickin' do! It takes longer to input an address than it would be for me to go down to my basement, cold boot my computer, open my internet browser, go to Google Maps, and then hunt-and-peck to type in an address. Besides, it's not like I can print directions from my Blu-Ray player anyway. It's just another bloated feature to make the owner feel like he's getting a lot of bang for his buck, when it's just yet another redundant feature for someone to show off to his friends and then never use again. I don't need to chat with friends on Facebook, check the weather, read the news, or listen to the radio using my TV. Just let me play my movies and then be DONE, for goodness sake!!!Always watch out for terms like "WiFi Ready." What that really means is "shell out more $$$ for a wireless adapter that you could have had included in the better model that would have cost you the same amount or less."All in all, steer clear of Samsung devices in general. Go with a Sony or an LG device instead! The same goes for their TV's. Find one that's got the features that you NEED and the quality that you LIKE and forget about all the extra junk.
Dear Amazon,Thanks for sending my order to the wrong address. I'm glad you are so naive thinking that the people who live at that address are honest and would send something back that they didn't order. So why don't you ask the people who kept the product that I paid for how it works!
Purchased the mintek last year for Christmas...worked great for awhile but after six months the picture disappeared...no picture, just sound...take in for repairs and was told that was a common problem with Mintek and that it would be more to fix the player than to buy a new one...I am purchasing a new player but defintely not a Mintek!!
I've purchased this product from Amazon (returned it) and then tried to purchase this same product from RadioShack (returned it). I've fallen into that same trap that some other reviewers have stated in the past. The old "AT-65 ANTENNA" switch game. I've talked to people from Amazon about this before I made my purchase for the antenna and they promised me that this problem was taken care of (YEA RIGHT!!!). When I received it from Amazon, I got the switch. The same thing happened with RadioShack. What I can't seem to understand is "WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD THEY GIVE YOU INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE BOX FOR THE CORRECT ROUND ANTENNA AND PLACE THIS CHEAP AT-65 SQUARE ANTENNA IN THE SAME PACKAGING. OH, don't let me forget to tell you that they are charging customers for the round antenna price and in some cases not refunding them for shipping and handling!!!
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.
This dock is not compatible with the newer 80 GB Zune models. The docking interface is backwards and the Zune does not attach properly to the unit.Unit itself is nicely built, solid feel, so it gets 2 stars for that.
This tablet brings to your graphics toolbox the advantage that only a jumpy, intermittent and unpredictable cursor can provide.Once you bring bring this impressivley sized resource to bear on any one of your projects, ambitious or just doodling, you'll quickly be thinking to yourself "I sure hope I didnt buy this on eBay so I can get a refund without being stiffed on the overinflated shipping charges shysters who sell there, charge."When asked, via email, the question "Hey what gives with the spastic cursor? How am I supposed to use this product of yours for anything other than another junk drawer asset?" they couldnt fail to respond fast enough.Could it just be me and my system? Apparently not. Google: cursor problem "Aiptek HyperPen 12000U "and see for yourself!
I bought this in hopes of adapting my laserwriter to my new Mac Pro, but while that worked for some people with same printer and Mac model, I just couldn't get it to work for me.I'm sure the cable would work for someone, but in my case, it was money down the toilet...
Brand new and a real significant problem, echoed by other reviewers. Watch out for vertical lines, white dots, that may appear on 3 out of 4 photos. They will be between 5/8" and aninch apart and, naturally, the darker the image, the more theyare apparent. Other folks spoke with the local Epson reps and they mentioned "tight rollers". This one unsatisfactoy for photo use. I'll return thisone and try another, wish me luck......PS. 2nd one had problems as well, not quite as severe,but still unacceptable. Also, the USB software can be real difficult. Bought a HP cp1700 and I'm in heaven, more $ but well worth it. For some odd reason my CPU and all platforms are running 3X faster with the HP, wonder if the Epson softwareneeds some work as well as their paper feed.
The sound stops randomly stops working. Will not always respond to start recording. Disappointed.
Unfortunately, I didn't do my homework on this one and got burned. This camera is a complete waste, I agree with the other poor reviews.
Not really a book for true fantasy fans: no magic, no swords, no enchantment. Plenty of court intrigue if that interests you but the book made me yearn for classic fantasy.
I used the meat probe three times. The first time I used it under direct heat it showed LLL. I then rush delivered a new probe hoping for the best. I was sorely disappointed. The FIRST time I plugged in the new probe, it showed HHH. Great! Just in time for Memorial Day! That Americans would do this to fellow Americans shows how far we have fallen as a country. There is no pride in craftsmanship; only the bottom line which leads to the bottom. This is a race that Maverick wins with ease.
I bought two of them. The first failed last fall, and I liked something about this router so much that I simply bought a 2nd one, even though the first was still under warranty. The wireless communication slowed to a crawl and would speed up after a power cord removal and replacement kind of re-boot. Then the wireless communication failed entirely. So, I went to Fry's and bought the 2nd one. Now, it is about 6 months later, and the wireless communication is failing again in much the same way. I ought to have it repaired, just to punish the manufacturer, but what a hassle! I don't really wish to spend hours on the phone with their customer service, just to have them tell me what I already know.So, I'm now researching for another router, but it certainly won't be a Dlink of any kind.
I bought these radios for use during a camping trip. I liked the fact that they can receive all 10 NOAA Weather channels, and for me the price was right. In retrospect, I should have spent just a little more money, because there are a couple of serious issues with these radios.First and foremost, the keytones are EXTREMELY loud, whereas the audio is rather quiet. Adding to the problem is the fact that increasing the audio level also increases the loudness of the keytones. Every key produces the same harsh tone, including the backlight key! What's worse is there is no built-in way to disable the keytones (but I did find somewhat of a fix - read below). So in otherwords, you have to put up with a lot of unneccessary ruckus to get your radio turned on, set it to the right channel, adjust the audio level, etc. When out in the almost dead quiet and pitch black of night deep in the woods, I found the keytones an utter nuissance and a dead giveaway of your presence if you are trying to keep things on the down-low. The "Roger beep" is also disproportionately loud, but thankfully that can be set to either ON or OFF.The other problem I found with these radios is that their battery life is what I would consider quite poor when using privacy codes. Batteries will definitely last longer for you if you leave the code set to 0, which means NO privacy.Aside from those two issues, I found that these radios will get the job done for not much money. Their range was surprisingly good, and the weather band reception was decent. You don't get many channels or privacy codes, however, but you do get a pretty decent pair of weather radios. If privacy and keeping quiet are important to you, look for nicer radios.[To fix the keytone problem, you have to carry a small 1/8" adapter with you. For example, an 1/8" male to RCA female adapter, or the cut-off plug from a broken pair of headphones will do. By plugging something into the headset jack, the built-in speaker ceases to function, allowing you to adjust the radio silently. Then when you are ready to talk, remove the adapter. This is a pain to deal with, but if you are stuck with these radios and want to keep quiet, this is at least one way to deal with the noise.]
Purchased camera and was excited about those who have succesfully installed and used. I spent 5 1/2 hours trying to install and I consider myself tech savvy. I Went through all tech support and still nothing. It is going back to the store. I was using Windows ME and have never had any trouble with ME. The Biggest problem I had was the step during installation where it detects the camera. Never Happened! Keeps locking and giving me a solid blue screen after restart.
This unit has had more bugs than the dirtiest restaurant in town. However, the most frustrating part is that Toshiba will not communicate with its consumers about what they are doing or planning to do to remedy the problems. They have lied to, hidden the truth from, and ignored their customers. I have never had an experience with a company quite like I have with Toshiba...it will be my last experience, I assure you.
I have owned and operated both a Handspring Visor Deluxe and a Compaq Aero 1550 PocketPC. If you're interested only in rave reviews about the Visor, skip this one.The PalmPilot gained wide popularity early on because of its functionality and compact size. The Handspring Visor came out as a replicate of the Palm III with the added expansion interface. The Palm V then offered a slimmer package for a comparable price and is now the best option for a PalmOS system.However, in the past year several Pocket PCs - Cassio Cassiopeia, HP Jornada, Compaq Aero and iPAQ - have come out that are comparable in size to the Palms and Visors. And at the lower cost end, the Compaq Aero 1550 offers a slim package and B/W display with the full features of the Pocket PC for the price of the Visor Deluxe or Palm V.Sorry to say it, but the reign of the PalmPilot is over. The PocketPCs run Microsoft Windows CE, a scaled back version of the full OS. While the number of applications out there for the PocketPC is small, they are growing rapidly. And it's very easy for a developer to convert MS code to the PocketPC platform. That's about the only drawback of the PocketPC.The upside is far greater. All PocketPCs come with a voice recorder, a headphone jack for MP3 or audiobook files, and a Compact Flash port to add RAM, modem, or interface with other devices. They also have Pocket versions of MS Office and MS Outlook applications. You can actually view your email attachments on thet PocketPC rather just just know they exist, as on the PalmOS. And you have 16-32MB RAM standard, rather than the 2-8MB of the Palms and Visors.Some Palm users prefer the simple interface style. PocketPCs can emulate the Palm interface for those who prefer familiarity over functionality.PocketPC also have much improved displays over the Palm devices. They have 16-bit color (&gt;65,000) compared to the 16-color Palms or 16 grayscale levels compared to the 2 (black or white) of the Palms. They have better resolution and integrated multi-media functionality. You can actually watch movies on a PocketPC!Check them out before buying a Palm or Visor device. You won't regret it. The Compaq Aero 1550 is ideal for lower-cost ($...) and smaller size monochrome display, the Compaq iPAQ is the latested and greatest high-performer color device ($...). However, some Cassiopeias and Jornadas are marked down to $... since the release of the iPAQ.
I really wish I could review this specific product, but when I placed my order, the seller substutited a "comparable product without the name brand" in its place, and so I never got this particular item.I think it's really lame that sellers can just sub in another product and not send you notice. I got a similar item, but not the one I ordered and I didn't even have the option to say whether or not I would accept a substituted item.I'm confused why the price for the item was the same if what I received didn't have the name brand...I guess you really don't pay for a name after all.
We have been very disapointed with this printer. If you plan to use your own labels with it, forget it! This printer requires that the labels have a small hole between them, so that the printer's sensor recognizes the end of each label. Unfortunately, our labels don't have a hole between them. When we called Dymo, they told us we could only use Dymo labels, they apologized and said that they didn't know why this wasn't advertised with the product.Warren Buffett said: "You cannot do good business with bad people"Dymo hid this information from their customers hoping to monopolize on the label market. I would not recommend buying from them!
i bought this along time ago and had it a good while, but one day it fell in the toilet yes i know, it was in my pocket and fell out and boom short circut but it was awsome lol.
The cassette part of the cleaner worked fine, but the bottle of cleaner is IMPOSSSIBLE to use. Why? Because the plastic bottle is too thick to squeeze. In the end I just used regular, over the counter ethyl alcohol.Aside from that, the product arrive on time and in good condition, and worked well once I added the ethyl alcohol.
Frustration and disappointment.Its my first mp3 player. Within two weeks of purchase it malfunctions. Customer service poor at best. Their solution was to send me a remanufactured unit. It lost the ability to save new tracks. Another multiple week wait for another remanufactured unit, which by the way has again lost the ability to save new tracks, and also turns off on its own whim.I don't have the patience to deal with Rio anymore.Pay a little more and get an ipod
IMuff Headphones did not work well with the IPhone. The headphones would shut off and you would have to turn off the IPhone and try to find the connection between the two again. Very time consuming.
The moles taunt me as they push up the mounds next to the "solar pest repeller". Sorry folks. This just doesn't work.
I cannot, in all good conscience, rate this item higher than a single star. Though I have had this unit for a few months now, it has failed on me numerous times, more than any reliable UPS should. Even when there is no power interruption, the unit will often click off unexpectedly, effectively shutting down every single electronic that is plugged into it. This is quite frustrating (and frankly inexcusable), especially when I use this device with all of my high-end equipment. Another faulty characteristic of this device to note...it makes a frequent and EXTREMELY annoying high-pitched beep every time it clicks off (so unless you're deaf, I strongly urge you to take this into consideration). If you value your electronics, DO NOT BUY THIS! I would recommend a CyberPower unit, which is far more reliable and priced fairly.
This item did not work. It made my computer hang up every time. Even after replacement!I wish it had worked, though!
I bought the Maverick Wireless BBQ Thermometer set and used it 3 times before both probes gave up on me. I used it in a Kamado Grill with moderate temps, not sure why the probes burnt out.
Westington House SK-32H240S TVAfter 3 months.. the whites started turning pink... It seems that everyone that purchased this TV has this problem.Also.. in the summer when the room gets warm, the set turns its self off as if it is overheating.It may be the video power board.. some claim that placing a small fan in the back helps keep it from overheating.Never the less, I will never buy a Westington appliance ever again.Jim
I have already returned the item. In fact, it only worked effectively once, and from then on, was only able to muster up a light blue horizontal line across the middle of my tele. Neither the vcr or the dvd worked after the first couple of hours.Very disappointed.John Giles
I have gone through two of these connectors. The first one lasted for a few weeks, then the connector started becoming very sensitive, and the music began to have a "skipping" effect. The second connector I ordered was dead on arrival. I am currently in the process of returning this item, and I will give a different brand a shot. I should note that I am using a 30gb iPod with video, and that I have a connector for my car stereo which never has any issues, so I don't think that my problems are the result of my ipod.
I ordered this product on May 31, 2004 and today is July 5th and I still haven't received it. I was told because I used regular mail to have it shipped that it was basically my fault that I don't have it. The postal service doesn't take over a month to ship a product from eastern pa to western pa.I am very dissatisfied with the customer service I have received to date....
I was impressed with the setup and the sleek heavy feel of the remote.It seemed almost impossible to get a good wireless audio connection from my PC to my home stereo for less than 60 bucks. After a couple hours with the wireless DJ, I suspect it still is.In my case I could no longer hear on my PC with the software running. Even when I though the software was not running, I could not hear my computer speakers. This is likely remedied with some fiddling, and I will assume this probably user error on my part. I did get my speakers back when I uninstalled the product.However.. Unforgiveable is the choppy performance. At a mere 20 feet and in direct line of site of each other, the product could not deliver a full song without several ticks, stutters and glitches. Perhaps this is operator error or system error too, but, before you assume it is, just know my system is a pretty solid XP system, dual core, 2gigs ram etc. etc.A brief note. When the product is running do not try to attempt to change songs through your PC interface, the results are unpleasant and required a reboot.I had high hopes for the Wireless DJ, but the product failed to deliver what I personally needed in a wireless audio product.
i bought this camera explicilty to make small youtube videos only to find that a brand new pair of batteries lasts about 5 minutes in video mode. wish i could send it back. otherwise i am sure it is a fine camera.
I think this would be a good scanner if I could figure out how to set the police and fire channels. I once accidently found a local police station I could listen to--But then accidently lost it. The clockradio and weather channel on this unit are good. But I kinda wish I had sent it back in the 30 day timeframe. I have a 4 year college degree. I thought surely I could figure out how to use the scanner. But there are very few instructions on this in the booklet. And I'm not psychic.....so....I'm stuck....with something I can't use.[ASIN:B000EVWC9C Uniden 300-Channel Clock Radio Scanner]]
If you have a built in Nikon flash already on your camera- this does NOT flash any brighter or better. Do not buy. Spend your money on a larger more powerful flash.
I was given this Olympus M Type 256MB xD Picture Card as a gift when I received a digital camera for my birthday last November. It worked fine until last week when I made prints at my local Kmart using the xD picture card. The card is now 'dead' and no amount of reformatting will fix the problem. It's very disappointing, as I'd only had the card for a little while. There is no visable dirt or damage on the card or the gold 'heads', so I can't be sure if it died because it was damaged by the picture kiosk machine or because it was faulty. Either way, please beware of using this Olympus card in picture kiosks lest your card befalls a similar fate.
most importantly this strap will not "float" any camera with a substantial lens attached. In hot weather it is just too hot to even hang on your neck,and it takes up way too much room in any camera case. Apart from these criticisms it looks great!
You get what you pay for. These were cheap and they are cheap, very difficult to plug in and remove without dislodging the plastic cover, it always comes off.
Terrible manual, terrible user interface, does not work with the camera as specified. What a piece of junk. Most importantly, the battery did not have a protective piece of plastic and so it was shipped live and now the battery is dead upon receipt. Opteka will never get another penny out of me.
I started to notice this page for 3 weeks now and the price keeps going up every time. It started at $359.99 when i saw it for the first time then 369.99 and now its 399.99. Not sure if amazon is playing a trick to make more money during holiday season???becareful and there are other places u can get this for around 359.
The day I got this camera I tried taking some pictures indoors and noticed the flash was not working. I called the Kodak company, and they walked me through some procedures to make sure I was operating it correctly. Needless to say, the flash does not work and I am sending it back to Amazon.com for another one. I just hope this doesn't happen again or else I will never buy another Kodak camera again. Kodak said I could send it in for repair.....yeah right, no way! I paid for a new one that works, and that's what I'll get.
Despite the expectation that the external power supply would support both USB and firewire, it does not. If you don't need powered firewire, it's a nice little unit, otherwise take a look at the Belkin powered firewire repeater.
This was a good printer when Canon supported it. Now that we have upgraded to Windows 7 64 bit the printer is useless to us. Beware if you have a newer computer.
I thought this was a great idea BUT soon found out how much of a pain this is and I now have absolutely no confidence in any Linksys products as their R&D; department really missed the goal of this product!!1st. You have to initially connect it to a computer AND Ethernet. Now, if you are buying this because you put your printer in a central location near neither, you will need to move it back.2nd When you want to add a new computer to the network and connect it to the printer. The PRINTER and DRIVER MUST ALREADY BE INSTALLED ON THE COMPUTER. WTF! So for every computer you will need to connect it to the printer to work, or bring the printer to each computer.I have lynksys routers, game adapters, and range extenders... All were easy to set up. I have lost all my confidence in lynksys and will not purchase another product from them.Oh, and if you want tech support? Good luck. Their on-line chat session lasts 50 times longer than it should because it is apparent their tech guys are chatting with 50 other clients helping them with the same problems you will have if you purchase this product. The wait time when you immediately give them a quick Yes / No response is about 5 minutes. Unacceptable customer service. And this is a product that Lynksys should never have introduced. And forget about connecting if you have a Mac - there is no support.
This is the second time ive had this headset break. The first time it broke in a year after the cord kept on disconnecting from moving. The second time it happened after a few months and it just wouldnt be recognized in windows.
The dryer does a good job as a dryer. The retracting feature on the cord failed within a couple of months. Andis warranty requires that the buyer pays for shipping it in, plus $6.50 to cover their handling. That should come to about the cost of buying a new one. Which I won't. I will go with another brand that really backs their products.
Do yourself a favor and go look at the CNET reviews as well - I was completely misled by the reviews I saw here on Amazon. Even with the newest firmware, this router drops the wireless at least once a day and has to be rebooted. You DON'T WANT THIS ROUTER! I'm seriously surprised they didn't recall it.
First the player wouldn't recognized the MiniSD card. Then Dealing with Philips for the warranty was Horrible. They sent me 2 different units and one was worse than the other. ended up settling for a refund. It's not worth the headache.
I've been using these headphones for a long time (several pairs over several years) and love them. That is, until I ordered a couple new pairs. Koss changed the design-- now they have a smaller plug to be compatible with the iPhone, but they no longer have the nice bass response.
The iPod practically proves that the free market does not produce the best product possible single-handedly. Simply put, the only reason this MP3 player is popular is because of a slick marketing campaign and a cool image. But don't believe the hype - there are actually several designs built into the iPod to limit its functionality and screw the consumer out of extra money.The first of these is the internal battery. The reason Apple uses an internal battery rather than an external one is so the consumer will have to buy an entirely new iPod when the charge one down, which it will do after about three years of owning it.In the first place, it never holds a 14 hour charge, as advertised. The maximum I've ever been able to get out of an iPod is four hours of playback before it needs to be charged again. Someone ought to sue them about their battery life claims, but I think lying in an ad is legal in America (hooray for capitalism), so that may be a dead end.I used to have a NOMAD Jukebox from Creative. It used four external batteries, rechargeable NIMHs. The charge would run down on these, too, and it was heavy as a brick, but when I had to replace them, it cost $28 as opposed to $300 for a new MP3 player or $125 for the refurbished one. And I currently have an MP3 player that runs on one AAA battery. It lasts for about 12 hours of continuous play, and when it runs out, I simply pop in a new one. It's so much better.It's a thing of wonder to see the iPod simply drain itself dry for no apparent reason when it looks like it has a full charge, which is what my iPod has been doing. It will be the last iPod I ever buy, I guarantee that. From now on I'm sticking to a basic $20 drag-and-drop MP3 player.The second reason the iPod is not worth buying is because of the specialized USB cables. There's nothing special about the cable, except that you can't use it with anything but an Apple iPod. Where older MP3 player brands (and indeed, I think most other current MP3 player brands) provide a universal cable that is compatible with pretty much anything, Apple's USB has a strangely-shaped port and jack that prevents you from using a universal USB cable to charge it. If it breaks, you have to buy a new one from Apple, for the hefty price of $30. Technically it shouldn't be called a USB cable because the 'U' in USB stands for universal. Apple's cable is intentionally not universal, and the reason is so their customers will have to pay them $30 instead of buying a $6 USB cable. It's a racket.Another point about false advertising: I have a 30 GB iPod video. You would think it holds 30 gigabytes, right? No, it only holds 27. They lied on the packaging about how much data the device will hold. It wasn't enough to cause me to send it back by itself, but over time the faults of the iPod become clear.Then there's the little white earbuds. These have been part of the fashion statement of owning an iPod. They get awful sound quality. It's like listening to tin cans tied to string. I threw mine away. And worse, they have driven the industry standard sound quality on a cheap pair of headphones down. Now that all the iPod zombies have been putting up with terrible specs, it's getting harder and harder to find headphones that don't sound terrible. The shelves are stocked with junk. Who's buying it? Apple has bred a generation of undiscerning listeners. Once again, the market does its magic. All you have to do is convince people that a bad product is good, and it's easy to do.And finally, the iTunes store. They put all sorts of protection on the file that prevent you from using it with any other program. Say you wanted to set a home video to music using Windows Movie Maker. You can't do it, because it won't let the program use any of the iTunes music. And if you lose your files, as happens once in a while? You have to buy it all again. You're a sucker if you buy from iTunes.There's only one reason to own an iPod that I can think of, and that's podcast aggregation. For me, that isn't enough. I used to think it was cool to be able to carry around all my music, but now I realize I don't need to.
I bought another pack from this company (BeltPac), and while I did test the pack as described in the instructions, the pack leaked when I used it in the sea, destroying my phone and my mp3 player. I contacted Aquapac, as they claim to have a warranty if the pack if used apropriately, but they refused to refund me the pack or the content that was destroyed (MP3 player + phone).BEWARE WHEN YOU BUY ON OF THESE PACKS: EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE PACK MAY LEAK AND THE COMPANY WILL REFUSE TO REFUND YOU.AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST!
This product sucks. We use this product for our color copier in our office and it is terribly slow, loud, and expensive to maintain. Furthermore we have had this machine slightly over a year and now we are incurring all types of issues with it. We called HP and since our warranty expired they want to charge us $480 just to come out and see what is wrong with it. DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE.
I owned a Sony DSC S-40 Digital Camera, which I bought at the begining of 2006, around $150. I am very satisfied with it: 1). easy use; 2). very sharp and clear picture; 3). good movie function and 4). long battery life with a pair of easy available AA battery.Because of my previous happy experience with DSC S40, I decided to upgrade my didgital camera with another higher end Sony Cyber-shot. Before I made decision, I read the reviews in Amazon, and it seems that DSC S500 got very good reviews, though some complaints. Last week, when CompUSA put it on promotion, I rushed to grab one. However, it turned out to be a very dissappointed experience this time. 1). the picture taken with this camerais blurred and dark, much lower quality than even the picture I taken with my old S40; 2). different from DSC S40, it is really a battery eater; 3). and also more difficult to use.In the end, I decided to return it, and bought a higher DSC W50 (see my seperated review. I have an excellent comments on this one.)
Nothing but problems! I bought the Samsung BDC5500 from Sam's Club after my LG Blu-Ray player had a hardware malfunction. I chose the BDC5500 for its rather extensive features list, and because I own a Samsung Series 8 full 1080p, 120hz HD LCD TV. I figured that by buying a Samsung Blu-Ray player I wouldn't need to worry about complicated set up procedures or compatibility issues, boy was I wrong!After getting it home and wired up correctly (a relatively easy process) I powered it on. It walked me through the standard set up procedure which included a software update and seemed to be working fine until suddenly (while still in the main unit "features" menu) the screen went blank. An Error message on my television read "MODE NOT SUPPORTED." I tried powering it off, then resetting it to the default settings but got the very same message every time, and always in a completely random fashion.I called Samsung Tech Support and was told that in order to avoid this problem I would need to downgrade the Blu-Ray player output to 720p. After quizzing the support agent as to why I should have to do this when I own not only a FULL 1080p TV, but a SAMSUNG FULL 1080p TV, I was told that the unit might not be compatible with that model TV. I couldn't believe it. My TV is barely 2 years old, and while I understand technology changes quickly, there is no reason whatsoever that I can buy a brand new LG Blu-Ray player and have no computability issues, but cant buy a new Samsung player and have it "just work" with my (still cutting edge) Samsung television.My conclusion is that the problem has nothing to do with my TV, and EVERYTHING to do with the BDC5500 Blu-Ray player. What I thought might be a Lemon turned out to be a common occurrence (based on other Amazon reviews). I will be returning this unit and getting a Sony or another LG. Its a shame, I love my other Samsung electronics but this one is a lost cause. Heed the advice and warnings posted in these reviews, THIS DEVICE HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS! Save your $$ and get something else. Good Luck!
I purchased this product about a year ago. It never worked well. Almost every time I used it, I needed to jiggle with the connection by either removing and replacing the bluetooth adapter or turning off and on to keep the connection and hear anything out of the connection. After a few minutes it was workable with adequate sound quality. I continued to use it because of the convenience of wireless operation and the fact I had paid so much for it. After about 10.5 months, they stopped working altogether. I called the company and they had me return them for evaluation. They then said they would not honor the warranty because of water damage. This if far to much to pay for a mediocre product and a company that won't stand behind them.
I wonder if anyone has the same problem. The headset works perfectly with my Windows XP laptop, but not on my Windows 7 laptop. On XP I didn't have to do anything, just plugged into the usb port and the sound worked as expected. On Windows 7, the headset stubbornly refused to pick up the sound. I tried the install CD a few times without success. Then I found a newer version of the driver on the product home page. I threw away the CD and downloaded the newer version of the driver. Bummer. Nothing seems to work at this moment so I'm wondering what I will do with the headset because I bought the headset for the Windows 7 system.If it worked without too much hassle, I would've given a 4 star for the price and the quality. But not being able to get to work on my Windows 7 laptop at this point just really frustrated me. So only 2 stars.Btw, I bought the headset for 24.95 last week and Amazon lowered it to 19.99 today. Doh for me but it's really good price now.
I put it under my optical mouse, so my cursor wuldn't "jump", but this thing has almost NO friction on my desk.I'd rather have to deal with an occasionally "hyper" optical mouse than a mousepad that won't stay still.
The headphones were at a cheap price so I decided to purchase being completely ignorant to what a good pair of headphones really were. I have a rather wide head so the headphones really hurt after say, 20 minutes. I read that nothing is truly "noise canceling" but it does the job. After purchasing these, I gave them away and bought the Bose QC2 which is a much better product than this. Of course, it cost 3x more too but was worth it. I love the feel of it on my "wide" head.If you have a thin head and just want to get the job done, buy these.If you are picky, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME or MONEY!
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 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.
I was disppointed to find that this machine takes a ribbon type cartridge good for approx 80 copies at $26 bucks a pop. I guess that's why the machine itself was so inexpensive.
The title says it all. Batteries drop the charge after a few days regardless of use. Older Eveready rechargables stay charged (with same charger) for many weeks. I won't trash the charger, but the batteries are useless for my camera application.
USB port will not work with Windows 7.D-Link tech support is horrible. I've been trying to get my printer set up with the usb in the router, without success. I've now gone through five tech calls, each offering nonsense solutions, like reboot, or turn off anti virus. On my sixth call, I spoke with someone who said he was a tech supervisor. He said that the usb port will not work with Windows 7. He said many other people have reported this issue, and that I should search the various support boards and listservs about this. This router is soon to be returned.
I purchased a Tungsten E in May 2005 and only used it 3 or 4 times. In October the device decided to show only half of the screen. I tried everything on Palm's web sit to troubleshoot it, but no use. This product only worked for 6 months and now is dead after 3 or 4 uses. Total amount of usage was approximalty 2 hours during this period. Look for something else and possbily from a different company as PalmOne produces second rate equipment.
This is a printer, scanner, faxer and copier. You don't need to have it attached to a PC for it to work. The menus are wonderful, and it's very easy to use, print, copy or fax! To top it off, this is a cheap product, but of course you get what you pay for.Without realizing it, this is my second of three Brother all in one printers. I may sound like a satisfied customer with loyalty like mine to have three brother printers in three years, but that is because each one has broken within a year. My Brother MFC-3240C always had constant paper jams. Serious paper jams, it would take a normal sized piece of paper and crumple it up down to a centimeter in size. Then I'd have to open it and figure out a way to get the paper out.Finally, the last straw was the permanent paper jam. A mysterious one. The printer tells me there is a paper jam, and I go nuts trying to find the jam. I went so far as to take it apart and put it back together only to discover there was no paper in it at all. Not a sliver of paper, nothing at all! It says there is a jam still.I've looked online for support, because Brother technical support was no help at all. Forums have told me that paper jams are quite common with this model of Brother printer. I am greatly disappointed.
I purchased this car adapter for my sons ipod and it just stoped working about 5 weeks after receiviing it. I wanted to return it but they said it had been ober 30 days not to mention it took over 10 days to get to me. It was cheap. I woud not recomend it
the philips phdtv1 silver sensor. was incomplte you only sent top partyou never sent bottom and i didnt recive a usb cable for the attentathe product was no servicethank youRoosevelt Barnett
OK, I work at a large software firm in the Silicon Valley. I don't know why, but this is the KVM I was issued when I started here a few years back. So I've had this under my desk for a good long while now.There are two drawbacks to this KVM--one is mentioned elsewhere, namely that it does a poor job of switching between mice. This isn't a real issue for me usually as on two of the three systems I'm switching between I'm just using command-line. So no mouse isn't an issue; I've plugged a USB mouse directly into my Windows machine. The keyboard and monitor switching works as expected.The real drawback is that this KVM "beeps" or "chirps" when switching. And when I say "chirps" I mean an 80 decibel squawk that can be heard in neighboring states. Until recently that hadn't been a problem, but I have a new office mate and it's very annoying... in fact, I'm tempted to open the KVM and kill the "speaker" with a screwdriver, but since it's not mine I'm hesitant.If you share an office space, or are need a KVM at home (and aren't living in your parents' basement) skip this KVM and pick a quieter one.
I keep recharging the battery pack with house current, but they only seem to hold a charge for about 2 days. And, I am not able to replace them with my own rechargable batteries, only in the regular 4-AA slots. Otherwise, as long as I crank the handle, I get power. But it is not dependable
Tengo la Canon Powershot Pro 1 de 8mp, buscando en Amazon un Lens Cap, me dio este modelo, lo mando a buscar y NO LE SIRVE a la PRO 1. Fue dinero Perdido, poco pero perdido.
My brand new Compaq computer still isn't working after 8 hours on the phone with customer disservice and two replacement hard drives. Save yourself alot of wasted time, buy any other brand.
These sales guys kill me...I mean, they tell you how great the product is...tell you how great the warranty is....but then hustle you with an extended warranty?In others words, everything they said before was a complete lie so you'd better add extended warranty when this cheap piece of junk breaks down!And isn't it funny how this product breaks down right after the warranty period is over? Hmmmmmmmmmm???? Don't buy the extended warranty, in fact, don't buy this product 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.
Purchased the Canon S410 just over a year ago and it took many great photos until yesterday when the screen image suddenly turned into a tie-dye effect. The camera has been carried in a padded leather case and was not dropped or abused. I have since read reviews that mention the mysterious "E18" error but there was no message beforehand on my screen. If anyone has experienced this, please advise. Have recommended Canon Power Shot Elphs to many friends & family members but having read all the Amazon customer reviews that mention poor service from Canon, looks like I'll have to look for a non-Canon camera next. What a shame that such a great camera has had so many problems and turns into a lemon!
I ordered this because I need an HC memory, as described. BUT, I received an XC memory and it is not compatible with my devices. XC may be better memory but it doesn't work for me. Also, note that the photo is XC memory.
I am very disappointed in my product. I ordered a 4-pin to 6 pin adapter and received a SATA - 4 pin adapter. Despite communicating this to the manufacturer, I am yet to receive any word.
UPDATE - as you can see from the below review, I didn't particularly like this product. Unsurprisingly, Belkin was sued, and decided to settle -- thanks to this class-action lawsuit, we can all get a full refund of this and other Belkin products!www.belkin.com/class_notice/settlement.asp------------------Bought this based on positive reviews, but I really have been having a poor experience with it over the last 6 months. Sorry for the below techno-babble, but wanted to throw it in for those inclined to care. The long and short of it is, I regret the purchase.My setup: Belkin router, connected via Ethernet to an homebuilt desktop (we'll call it an Asus), connected via Belkin's matched pre-n PCMCIA card in a Dell Latitude C840, and connected via Belkin's matched pre-n PCMCIA card in a Dell Precision (using a PCMCIA adapter bay). The Asus desktop is my personal PC and loaded with (legal!) videos. My intention in buying this product was to stream videos to the Latitude, which is connected to my TV. Finally, the Precision is my partner's computer located in the bedroom, where it wouldn't be feasible to run Ethernet cable.The Latitude is 10 feet from the router and gets a maximum speed of 18.6 Mbit/sec in an iperf test (using the Latitude as a client and the Asus wired desktop as a server).The Precision is 25 feet from the router and gets a maximum speed of 14.1 Mbit/sec in an iperf test (same setup as above).So, already the bandwidth speeds are *FAR* from the advertised 108Mbit/sec, and actually far from your typical 802.11g speeds. I paid an arm and a leg for a total Belkin proprietary 802.11 pre-n setup and am getting slower speeds than what I see at work in a mixed-vendor 802.11g environment.But what really kills me is that those speeds I quote (18.6mbit/sec and 14.1mbit/sec), despite being very slow for the price, should STILL be enough to carry streamed video from the wired desktop. Your typical 45-minute TV show is 350 megabytes. Converted, that's a 2700-second video at a size of 2800 megabits, which would require an average of 1.03mbit/sec.So, clearly, even these slow as muck Belkin bandwidths should be able to carry the video, but it can't. The client laptops drop the wireless connections at least twice during the 45 minute shows, requiring me to stop the video, reset the wireless connection, and start the video again.This may in fact be interference, but it's the mark of a crappy product that the connection actually dies. Using a Cisco PCMCIA card -- (AIR-CB21AG-A-K9) -- in the Dell Inspiron laptop connected to the Belkin router, the video may halt and the audio may skip for a second, but then it continues playing as normal with no interaction on my part. The Belkin requires me to actually disconnect and reconnect from the wireless and then re-seek to the specific place in the video where it broke.Unacceptable at this price!I've tried every channel the product carries and the problem doesn't go away. I highly doubt it's interference -- at least from other routers -- since there are none detected on some of the channels I've tried (channels 4, 8). I've tried upgrading my firmware, but it turns out there are two separate versions of this exact same product - v1 and v2 - and while the v1 has a firmware upgrade dated December 2006, the v2 only has firmware updates from April 2005. Doesn't v2 connote more modern? And why did they make two very different versions labelled exactly the same way???Changing to a Cisco PCMCIA card dropped my speed by 20% connecting to the Belkin router, but the reliability was incredibly enhanced. I'm imagining right now how great it would be to get rid of everything in my house stamped Belkin -- the cards and the router -- and replacing it with another brand.Can't imagine it would be this buggy -- or pricey!Pros are few -- the web interface is good, and I was pleased the product had an access-point only mode. Since the Verizon DSL already does routing functions, I didn't need the Belkin to do it.
I bought this as a bundle with the Wilson Electronics Sleek Cell Phone Signal Cradle Booster. The correct one is 301125 which is listed on Amazon as "Wilson Electronics Dual Band - 800-1900 MHz Magnet Mount Antenna with SMA Male Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cable".
If you buy this brand please be aware you better use the closed caption as the sound level is extremly low. I have tested several models and there just isn't any amplification of sound even when using the earphones.My advice is to go to Best buy and check out all the models in person and believe me, protron / spectron will be last on your list.Wish I could give it a Zero rating.
The Pixma MP600 is a very nice printer. I've had this one for 5 weeks and the printing is good.Pros: Easy to setupQuietGood photo printingCons: Very expensive ink tanksHowever, an error U150 "the following ink tank cannot be recognized" keeps coming up. I have re-inserted the ink tank (yellow) over and over. Each time the light comes on and it appears to recognize the tank which is amost full. But when the lid is closed again the error message returns. Canon support has been contacted. I would give this printer a 4.5 stars if it worked. Unfortunately once the error message appears there is nothing you can do, the menu is not available. There should be some way to bypass the color and print with black. So, with this printer, any error makes it unusable.After five weeks of light useage I now have a very large paperweight.Update as of May 10. Emailed Canon Care about the U150 error and received a reply within 24 hours. Tech support had me run tests on the other ink tanks and verified the serial number of the printer. A new yellow ink tank was shipped the same day.Excellent support for this printer! Update stars to 4
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.
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.
As did most everyone, we bought two of these to keep our kids entertained on long car trips.They worked perfectly and without fail for the first trip. I agree that the headrest mounting bag that comes with it covers some important knobs and inhibits operation. Has to be removed to adjust almost anything other than volume.About midway through the second trip one of the players started gliching (like it was overheating or something), would just go black on screen and stop in the middle of a disc regularly. That irritated the kids more than if it hadn't fired up to start with. The second one started doing the same thing just before the end of trip 2. We tried to take them on trip 3 and they wouldn't last more than 5-10 minutes at a time. All this and they were about 2 weeks past the replacement plan date. They are in the garbage dump if you really want one.Thumbs down Coby!
Macworld magazine quoted Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, late Tuesday having said that the broken screens were due to a "vendor quality issue". Apple finally admits it.So to everyone who called those with broken/scratched Nanos idiots and liars, I say call yourself lucky that your's isn't one of the duds, and ask that you apologize to those you flamed.To those stuck with the broken units, get back with Apple and demand a replacement of your DEFECTIVE unit.I still would give this thing 0 stars if it were an option
Out of the (fully sealed, brand new) box, the plastic volume control is cracked and the microphone only picks up a VERY loud voice. (With sound card set to full gain.)Even if the mic did work, I would probably trash this because the sharp edge on the plastic over the ear is very uncomfortable.But hey, it comes in cool colors, so who cares if it is usable, right?
The SP1604N drive came in a computer I bought. I was impressed by how quiet it was, that it seemed to stay cool even under the kind of conditions we have here in Florida, and the size was pretty good for my requirements.Because of the small cache size, I decided to get another drive, a WD 160GB, to store my data on...some of my research involved files that are well over 1GB and there was noticable lag with the Samsung drive. I soon became VERY glad that I'd bought the WD drive because the Samsung failed. It just decided to die...it was working fine in the morning, and by that evening CHKDSK was showing tons of bad sectors.I contacted Samsung support, not an easy task given how badly their website is organized, and they gave me a RMA authorization. I sent the drive back, and received a replacement in a couple weeks. I formatted it, partitioned it, reinstalled my operating system (all the while thanking my lucky stars that I'd had my data on the WD drive), and started getting everything back to the way I wanted it. Within two weeks, TWO WEEKS, the "new" drive has failed. It suddenly started making 'ticking' sounds and reporting read/write errors.So now I've lost my operating system and all the custom settings twice in the past month. This is not acceptable. I will RMA this disk, but I'm going to pick up another WD or a Seagate to be my primary, system drive and I'll use the next replacement Samsung as merely backup for stuff I write on DVD...there is NO WAY I would put anything on a Samsung drive that I couldn't replace.
I followed the suggestions of EVERY review I could find and I still could not get this scanner to load even a single negative. I am returning the scanner tomorrow and I hope Amazon issues a full refund. Looking for other suggestions as I have tons of film to scan and don't have $2000 for a high-end scanner. Help!
This lens is horrible out past 200mm. It is completely soft. If you do anything with stock photography (where they review photos at 100%) or need to be able to print decent size photos do not buy this lens. Anything shot beyond 200mm is too poor of quality to even print a 4 by 6. I bought a sigma 18-200 after buying this and now never use the nikon lens. Waste of money!
This monitor developed a burn-through line within 3 days and had to be returned. Perhaps I just got a one-off bad one, but I didn't bother to replace it with another of this same model. Also, if you try to set the screen area at anything less than 1280x1024 (as you have to to see any smallish print), an annoying message comes up every five minutes right smack in the middle of the screen telling you that your resolution is less than optimal. I couldn't figure out how to get this message to close -- perhaps it's somewhere in the manual -- but who has time to bother?
The Sunforce 80001 operates as designed, emitting an intermittent combination of sound and vibration. Unfortunately the moles don't care. The unit has been in operation for about a month, and there are new mole tunnels with 15 feet of it. It is advertised as covering 6000 sq ft, so the range ought to be about 43 feet in any direction.Save your money.
Nice idea but not very secure (thin wire) and the alarm easy to defeat. Buy the larger heavier wired Kensington model. I also recommend the keyed version rather than the combination lock. It just works better.
The fit is all right, but the case is a bit cumbersome to open. First you lift the top flap, then the front flap can be opened.What bugs me is that the manufacturing quality isn't on the standard I would have expected from an original Canon accessory. Under the leather, the case seems to be made of cardboard - when opening the flaps, the leather creases unattractively.I strongly recommend not to buy this case without having seen what it looks like in reality.
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!
I recently bought 3 of these batteries believing that they were truly equivalent to Canon's NB-5L for my Canon SD870 IS camera. All of the 3 batteries exhibit the same symptom: Even right after being fully charged, it will cause a "Change battery pack" message on the camera. After re-inserting the battery, the message will go away. This has not happened to my Canon NB-5L battery, just these Lenmar batteries. Another problem: they don't last as long as the Canon battery.
MORE EDIT:ANY SD card causes the blinking problem, but the 2GB card does it less often.As a basic GPS, 5 starsBlue Tooth is erratic and MSN Direct radio thing is still totally useless.EDIT:Many of the issues seem to be caused by using an 8GB SDHC card. The software seems to have issues trying to read it. The flashing went away once I removed the card. I am going to replace it with a 2GB SD card. MSN direct is still worthless and the Bluetooth is kinda noisy on the other end.The GPS works well except it sometimes flashes BRIGHT white. DANGEROUS at night. The MP3 player is OK, but it is no iPod and it has issues with 8GB SD cards. It seems to max out at 500 songs no matter how much space you have. MSN Direct Traffic is WORTHLESS. It hardly ever gets a signal on the Baltimore Beltway, let alone out in the country. The BlueTooth works OK, but sometimes needs a couple tries to sync up. Can't say if it is the GPS or the phone.Mine is going back.
I purchases these cables because of their low price. However i would have been better off with a more expensive HDMI cable that actually functioned. After several days of use, connected from my amplifier to my television, the picture would blink in and out until completely failing. A waste a my money, i will be buying a new cable from a better brand.
We tried to use this for our lecture capture system but the video was dark. We replaced it with a different one.
The battery charger was not the same as the one in the picture. It is a after market charger and it does not work as well.
After receiving the cable I installed it on my digital menu player and it did not work. After 2 hours of trouble shooting our media player we looked at the cables and found the cable we just purchased had a pin pushed in 3/4 of the way and would not work.
I don't know why but this device is noisy, it has a distinct buzz. I've tried two of these hubs and the first one was louder than a mosquito when plugged into my Powerbook, and the second is quieter, but buzzes all the time when powered up. I haven't seen how well it performs, as no matter how well it works I won't keep something on my desk which is buzzing at me.So, my advice is to look elsewhere.
I purchased this music player for my husband as a gift for Christmas 2004. It quit booting 2 months later and Creative would not replace it however Amazon did (thankfully!) The new one arrived 11 months ago and died again just this morning while trying to upgrade the firmware for audible.com compatibility. Again Creative will not replace it and want to charge me to take a look at it. It won't even turn on! I would rather own something else now. This is far too much hassle and a complete waste of money.
I had the unit for 5 months. It worked well enough for what I was doing (listening to sports radio at work). One day the included rechargable batteries melted. I called AR. They said no problem, send it back for a replacement. I did just that (cost $10 out of my pocket to ship). Better than having to buy a new one I figured. Got one back in a beat up opened box with no rechargable batteries included (as they should be).Called again hoping for a quick conversation (something like the unit you sent did not have batteries, can you send some? "yea, sure, we'll get those right in the mail") Instead I got the biggest moron at the company that can get the problem. As I type, I'm still on the phone with her. We are going on 30 minutes now. Now I'm just curious to see where this is going and that's the only thing keeping me on the phone. She can't be this stupid, right?My co-worker got the Zeinhausser (sp?) which has been much better. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra $10 and get that one.
I hate this camera. The first day I used it the batteries died. These were Duracell AA Alkaline batteries, which is what Canon's Customer Support told me to use when I complained about it. Since then the batteries constantly die! Shutterspeed is ridiculously slow and it even freezes and goes black sometimes. The only fix is turning off the camera and restarting it. HORRIBLE! When I complained about all this 2 weeks after buying the thing, Canon said to use rechargeable batteries or Duracell AA Alkaline batteries, which is what I was using. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CAMERA!!
I've had nothing but problems with this machine since day one. Constant paper jams, carriage stalls, reads *ink is low* right after a new cartridge has been replaced. Yesterday was the last straw. I went to make a copy and the computer could not find the printer and instructed me to install it. HUH?
Kingston has a very good top of mind. They have done a good job at that for more than 20 years. Top of mind is one thing, deliver quality is another thing.The price I paid was 1/2 of the average of other media. I still bought Kingston, despite of the internal voice telling me that the price was too good to be true. I was carful not to fall into the cheep price but expensive S&H.; I found out that the avergage price of Kingston Memory was about the same for all sellers. My internal voice was right: "If it is too good to be true it probably is..."Use your good judgement.
i bought this product via internet from Turkey, to use with my canon d500+macro lens during my dental works. I bought it from Amazon but it was a third party company 47th street photo. But this product never reached me. I bought 5 items at that time, only this ring flash never reached me, even i wrote so many times to Amazon customer service and to 47th street photo, and even there is a Amazon quarantee, but never reached me!!! so i cant make review about this ring flash!!! i paid for it but never get it!!!
This B+W 82mm Slim-Line Circular Polarizer is really uncomfortable because the original cap lens don't fix wit the filter. The filter has his own cap, too flexible so fall down all the time, finally you lost the cap and any possibility of protection for the filter.... THIS IS A REALLY PROBLEM when you work outdoors.
Bose is like a gourmet restaurant - small tasty portions but hefty price tag. If you want to have your stomach filled, you have to pay a lot!The speakers had sound separation and was clear, but that was about it. There were almost no features after that. To get more features, you have to pay double the price for one of the entry level Lifestyle systems!It was not surround sound as claimed. My wife felt it sounded thin; though I thought the sound was clear.We returned it to the store and bought a Sony Bravia HDX 501 instead (for half the price of this Bose), which we are very happy with.
I have to number myself among the nay-sayers who have had loads of problems with this unit. I have already had Philips replace my old, defective with a new deck and, right out of the box, I had the same old problems with: 1. Not finalizing CDs, 2. &quot;Disc Error&quot; messages, 3. Wasted CDs that would not format, not be recognized, or not be ejected.It also will not work with 80 minute Music CDRWs, so forget buying these, although that's increasingly all that you can find available these days in stores.It's a lose-lose machine, compounded by Philips terrible customer service, not-in-service phone numbers, and general &quot;try to find us, we dare you&quot; approach to repairs.Buyer be ware!
What a terrible product. I tried all of the channels and the product did not work. Maybe I was missing something, but I tried it in 3 different locations and not one worked well at all. Oh it did work, but AM Radio sounded better than this wireless system. I bought this to distribute computer music during my sister's wedding and the money would have been better thrown away on party favors or at the bachelor party! Unless you are using it to listen to a baseball game and you want the vintage hissing and whining in the background I wouldn't get this!
I wouldn't buy this fax machine again if Brother paid ME. I have had mine for just over a year. The print quality is bad, but honestly I didn't expect it to be crystal clear considering the price. I did, however, expect it to work.This machine randomly decides when it wants to accept faxes and when it doesn't. Not recommended for a home business. Clients are unimpressed when they have to try and fax me something 12 different times because the machine is feeling temperamental.I bought a Canon fax machine instead and it works like a charm.
I only had mine for about four months before it stopped working all of a sudden. Even tried switching phones to no avail. Before that it worked very well. I had picked it up to use at my office because so many people say that it works well with Panasonic phones (I've got a 5.8ghz cordless - the Panasonic KX-TG5050W).Pros: people said that they could hear me clearly, and it did a good job of blocking out background noise. Great value for the price.Cons: I really expected it to last more than 4 months! It would also be nice if it had a mute button.
Very bad product, super slow and corrupt data. Try to contact seller and never get response. Never buy this product and never buy from this seller!!!
It was very nice when it was working, small, powerful, folds in half, cord retracts, etc. After 8 months, it made loud sounds and burning smell. I dis-assambled the dyer and found a small internal plastic piece broke and got into heating element. My other dryers lasted much longer than this one. I'm not buying this model ever again.
This was my first MP3 and I was really excited me and a co-worked purchased the same type. Within two weeks it stopped playing. It would start, but wouldn't stop, go to next song, or anything! I returned it to Walmart and got the same one thinking it was a defect, well the second one did the same thing within two weeks again. I called RCA customer service and all they could say was maybe the batch was bad, because they don't have any problems with the product. My co-workers still works, but she doesn't use hers like I used mine.
It did not connect well (or at all, actually) with the tuner that I bought it for. It would not stay put.Back to the dipole antenna.
I recently ordered two "Air case" units after reading the product description and looking at the product picture. Sadly, this was my worse purchase in recent years. Reasons:1. Each case has large scratch marks on the flip cover.2. One case's flip cover would not close properly when the Z22 is inside.3. The description "durable" is misleading because the case is hard plastic. If I drop it, I am sure there is a high probability of cracking it.4. The description "lets you use your organizer's functions while safely inside the case" is misleading because you would need to flip over the cover in order to use the Z22. So where is the safety?Summary: Given that the "Air case" is from Palm and my particular units are made in Japan, I would have expected better quality than what I got.
After very limited use, the #3 key on the number pad has stopped working. Disappointing.
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.
Bought it. Returned it.Pros:-It reads mp3's-It comes with a reciept.Cons:-Overpriced-Other models have way more options at almost 1/2 the price-skips-doesnt read folders names or songs-bugs galore, turn off it doesnt return to the same song, its sometimes skips 3-4 songs ahead.-sound is poor, and very low. I plugged it into my stereo, had to turn my stereo up full volume just to hear it..and it STILL was low!DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Buy the Memorex mp3 player, its everything this should of been, but isn't.
The company advertised the keyboard as "new," but sent me one which clearly had been used. They were good about accepting the return, but their return policies are a (seemingly deliberate) hassle.
Drivers do not allow you to remap left and right buttons. Technical support required two pages of forms to submit a simple question. Could be a decent mouse but overpriced and does not allow adequate customization.
3 major problems with this drive:1) Firewire worked for a while. Not any more. Now only USB connection will let this thing mount on desktop. Tech support wasn't very helpful. Blamed my computer. I've tried connected to 4 different Macs including a brand spanking new one and it still wouldn't mount.2) It's actually 2 internal drives RAIDed together. I can't tell you how many times the RAID has gotten corrupted forcing me to reconfigure and start from scratch. It's just one more thing that can go wrong.3) This thing runs hot. REAL hot. So basically the internal fan has to work outrageously hard It sounds like you left a blow dryer on. If you have a wife you will never hear the end of it. Trust me. And forget about keeping it in an enclosed desk space. Will run so hot it will auto-shut off on you until it cools down. Very convenient.I think I'm going to throw in the towel and get the new My Book Studio 1TB to replace this thing. It's just not worth the hassle any more.
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.
Would never have guessed that a power strip wouldn't work! I dont know whats wrong with it but this thing stinks. Sadly I already threw the box out.....
do not buy this item. i brought 2 and they both failed within 2 weeks. you get what you pay for.
I have it plugged into my laptop dock. When installed and running, it is fine. The problem I have is that when it is plugged into the dock, it prevents my system from undocking. It throws up a "you cannot eject your computer error" and specifically mentions the IOGEAR device. Tech support suggested that I plug it directly into the laptop. When I tried to explain that this idea defeats the purpose of a dock, they just repeated their suggestion. They also suggested I load the driver into the dock and not the laptop. I still don't understand that one... Tech support is definitely not there.
Very, very unhappy with this item. The picture is dull, not very clear. I have a high quality webcam from Logitech which is superb that I use on my pc but wanted a smaller one for my laptop. My sole use of the cam is for Skype video calls. I was fooled by the "Deluxe" in the name. I've always expected "deluxe" to be of a higher quality. Since it was Logitech, I trusted... more fool I. There was absolutely NO comparison. While I didn't expect the same level as on the more expensive - but reasonable for the quality (Pro 9000), I wasn't expecting something worse than anything I've ever seen. It was in the package new but of course I had to open it to find out what it was like. I didn't even have to install the software because of the Logitech software already installed but now I can't return it. ...because the pkg was opened!!! Duh, how else would I know if it is satisfactory??? I am VERY unhappy with this cam and this deal.
My "C2G / Cables to Go - 29341 - Super Booster USB Extender" arrived today (Friday), just in time for a very important test at my work on Monday! These parts are not even close to being what was advertised! I have Used and Trusted Cables to Go products for years in my line of work, and need an authentic set for a really important test this coming week. Even though every thing about this product (as advertised by Amazon) should have delivered the Real McCoy - I Got Ripped! Needless to say, they are going back (after I call Cables To Go directly to tell them how they are being ripped off by this fraudulent seller, who advertises an excellent Cables to Go product, and then delivers a cheap, Chinese wannabe, that is not even a close copy!) Only the manual (which includes the Cables to Go logo, address, phone number and website) is even close to being authentic!Pro Techgroup Corporation, you have wasted my time with your not even remotely clever charade. Now, I am going to have a field day with this return. Amazon - shame on you for allowing this level of trademark infringement through your otherwise great site!Here is a link to the real product: http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=1521&sku;=29341 The "Boosters" I got are black! The real ones are charcoal grey! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! Rated 1 Star only because I can't give this product a Minus 10!
The Tungsten E is my fourth Palm and I loved them all. I began with the orignal Palm Pilot. My Tungsten E is awful. The Palm OS is still the best, but something has happend with manufacturing quality control. The power button problem, heard about often in reviews, showed up within months. Mine no longer operates at all. I turn it on by using the other buttons and need to let it shut itself off using the time-out function. This, of course, makes poor battery life even worse.The other major problem is that I can no longer even use graffiti because the sensitivity in the writing area of the screen is all but gone, despite the fact that I used protective screens on it. I now have to use the typewritter screen to enter data.At this point I'm so upset with Palm that I can't see rewarding them by buying another as a replacement.
This lock is not as user friendly as it seams. Worst part is the numeric lock , it is not at all smooth , if the numbers are slightly here and there it will not at all open. Means its even hard to open for a person knowing the number ( password ) , GR8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!. To much securei will rather recommed one with manual key rather than number lock
The unit did not meet any of the claims the manufacturer/supplier boasted. Furthermore the instructions were poorly written and often incomplete. Clearly not written by Egnlish speaking people/person.
I chose 1 star on every item because I wasn't able to use it... I am returning this because it does not work with my iPod Touch! Very Annoying!
My radio quickly developed problems in the volume control - one of the few non-digital parts - but too late to qualify for warranty repair.At this price level, Sony should increase its warranty and improve quality control.I would think twice before purchasing another.
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!
These headphones are just a fake, they are advertised as running headphones but the truth is that it does not even fit well in your ear just when walking. It hurts you ears. I would not recommend this item to anybody.
I found these to be a waste of money and time. They didn't stay in my ears, I have very small ears, no matter how I tried I could not get them to fit properly, even the smallest cushion caused discomfort. The only thing they have going for them is that they are cute.
Everything billed about this camera that is good, even its seemingly solid construction, is true--when you first get it.Then and quickly the camera breaks, and you discover, and I thought I'd learned my lesson about this from another piece of Panasonic equipment years ago, that Panasonic is simply not a brand to be trusted.I confess I am especially annoyed with Panasonic right now because they advised me to send in my camera for repair, which I did, but they neglected to tell me that the flat fee for any repair would be more that it would cost at this point to just buy another one.That--and the shoddy customer service in general--is what drove me to write, but at bottom the problem is just that this camera is either just a piece of junk or, more cynically, has a planned obsolescence of something like 6 months past its year warranty.I would stay away from Panasonic--there are plenty of good other brands.
I needed to replace my original battery for my Sony TRV-310 digital 8 camcorder that I bought back in 1999. The original battery was an NP-F330. This battery has performed great as a replacement. After a full charge the camcorder reported 240 minutes of battery life (this is using the camcorder in viewfinder mode not the LCD mode). During back to back soccer matches the camcorder was on for approximately 2 hours and I recorded 55 minutes of video. At the end of the recording the battery life indicator reported 160 minutes of battery remaining. This was very impressive. This battery outperformed the original NP-F330 that came with the camera even though it is approximately the same size as the original. The price to performance ratio to date has been outstanding. I am very satisfied so far.Update:I fully charged the battery and recorded approximately 45 minutes of video (the camera was on for about an hour). The camera was stored for 3 weeks. I rewound the tape and taped for another 50 minutes (the camera was on for 1.5 hours)The battery was exhausted. I consider this to be great performance for a battery in this price range. Still very satisfiedUpdate 10/04/2010The battery sat unused for 10 months. I charged it and it held worked for 15 minutes. I charged it again and it lasted for 35 minutes. I am disappointed that the battery has lost its ability to hold a charge after 10 months.I have reduced the rating to 2 stars instead of 1 because the battery was cheap and worked great for a couple of months
I bought a canon lens and the a 77mm lens cover at the same time. The lens is perfect but there was no lens cover in the lens cover package. So they said they would ship me another one with next day shipping which was nice. But the package the lens cover was in was opened, probably during shipping and got scratched and destroyed. So they shipped me another one with next day shipping. The third had the same problem has the second one but this one had some marking like finger prints on it. I simply got a refund now and have to ship three boxes back to them. The problem is the lens package only is held together by one little plastic clip and throwing a little bubble wrap on top of it doesn't protect it from shipping when the box could probably hold 30 of them.
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
Don't buy one of these until they fix what must be a design flaw. As others have noted, there is a high pitched whine audible whenever the box is switched on. It's there regardless of whether any music is playing or not. This is almost certainly a design flaw. It could be aliasing noise, a leaky carrier tone, etc.XM is an interesting concept, but this boombox is poorly implemented.
I have to say the same thing as the last review. I purchased the Sony projector 4 months ago. The bulb is only under warantee for 3 months. The first CS person told me it was covered and to take it in to a depot. Then I was told it wasn't covered by the depot but that I could purchase it for $450 plus the labour of $150 to install a bulb that can't take them more then 5 minutes.I have gone back and forth with Sony support for 4 weeks. And they are now saying they'll give me a discount but the discount is based on getting it fixed at the depot and I'll get sony gift certificates back.I have purchased a lot of Sony stuff in my life but I will never buy anything again. I was so disappointed with support on this product that I would never have bought one given the choice.It is very good quality but the cost of ownership is just too ridiculous.I can't stress enough that there are many other great products out there. Go with one that has good support.
I figured that for the price, it would be nice to charge my iPod and phone at the same time. But it couldn't charge my iPod Touch, even when there was no second device hooked up. The tolerance on the output is too big so I probably got a bad one, but buyer beware.
Ironic I receive an email from Amazon requesting a review for an item they cancelled the order for. Keep up the great work.
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.
Never could get it to work. Needed to use a jeweler's screwdriver to just install batteries. Emailed their customer service and was told I might have to buy another receiver.Don't waste your money. The only thing worse was their customer service.
Received a bad product but thanks to Amazon they made it happen. Thanks Amazon.
It fits, but it doesn't work, don't buy this, buy a real HDMI to DVI-D cable if you want to play a video game console con your computor monitor
I bought this cable to listen to music on my cell phone. It does not work at all when it is plugged into the earphone jack. It only works if I push and pull the male end of the plug until I find a spot where it conducts. Since it's not in the correct position, it will not lock in place and I have to use tape in order to hold it. I have tried two other similar cables to check that it wasn't the cell phone causing the problem, and they both worked perfectly. I recommend you not buy this product.
Works well BUT the top is not so easy to use. It is a struggle each time to pop it open. The band is too tight and it takes both hands and strong fingers to unlock it. There are lots of other drives that works as well without the problem.
All set to do SLI on my computer when this card came in the mail; when I installed in my computer, the computer refused to come on. I pulled the card out of the computer and upon close examination of the unit, I found layers of dust on the side of the DVI port and in the S-video port. Odd, considering that the box was shrink-wrapped and supposedly new. Put an identical card in the computer and powered on; computer flared into life - ie, NOT the computer.
Over the last few years I have purchased at least a dozen service plans from NEW Company. Like most companies that spread their wings and become giants in their industry, the first thing that goes is quality customer care. Depending on what call center is answering the 800 number, I have received too much misinformation and the all to common, "we don't have that product registered in your file." The second thing that happens is their rates go up.If one is buying any extended service plan via Amazon or any big box retailer, always download and print the warranty and READ it carefully. Do not rely on the old faded original receipt. Make copies of your receipts and keep them with your warranties. As a note, both Sam's Club & Walmart's extended service plans are under the NEW Company umbrella.In the 1990s this company walked on water and I would gladly rate all of their service plans 5 STARS. Scheduling service on products I owned was a breeze. Since 2005, its a 2 STAR crap shoot at best. Recently my computer monitor died. I called the company and they forwarded my submission to a 3rd party service tech. The tech concluded that my 14 month old monitor did indeed die and authorized an immediate replacement. The replacement monitor arrived five days later via UPS. It was a reconditioned older monitor. It works but it is not a NEW product by any means.Upon consulting with a NEW Company rep I was informed that their is no promise that a new product would replace the old one. I looked over my contract and realized that is indeed something the legal gurus at the New Company fondly left out. It only promises replacement and repair.This company loses style points when it comes to extending your Service Plan. The call center cannot authorize extensions. The all too old promise is one of our service agents will call you shortly with an extension price quote. On average it takes 4-6 weeks for a representative to even let you know if the item's service plan can be extended. There is no guarantee that it will. I know this from personal experience.Amazon would be doing their customer base and particularly new customers a great service by posting the contracts online before you click the button to purchase. Surely with all the tekkies hanging around the office this would not be an impossible feat. READ THE CONTRACT
I bought this player a week ago, when I opened the box I was suprised for all the stuffes that comes with it...software, belt, two colors battery bases, etc. I plugged it in my portable and copied some music. The sound was not good enough ( if you compare this with the RCA Lyra's one for instance ) , I tried by setting the equalizer but it did not make big difference. Some time later it started to sound worse, one channel was unavailabled because I could barely hear the singers in the song. I thought in replace it with a new one, but I asked for my money back instead. It's a really weak player, it seems more like a memory stick than a real MP3 player. I love music, and a like listen it very loud with my headphones or my car stereo, and this "thumb-drive" doesn't work for that.
We purchased the V750-M as a replacement for an aging scanner. The item arrived in perfect condition. After installing the requisite software and configuring the scanner we were off and running. The scanner made excellent scans while in reflective mode. Color rendering, ease of use, etc. were as expected for a professional grade scanner. Unfortunately the scanner didn't work so well in transparency mode. It acted as if it was scanning but all the scans were scrambled, smeared and completely worthless. We tried it using the Epson software and VueScan with no change. After contacting Epson for advice they finally decided it was an internal problem and we needed to send it in to them for repair. Having just received the item a week earlier we opted to return it and locate another product to fill our needs. Our decision was also predicated on multiple on-line accounts of similar problems with transparency scanning. For a scanner costing over $700 this is totally unacceptable.
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.
I noticed I had to reset the router every night. When it worked, it worked great! But when I install a router, I want to forget it's there. I returned it and bought a Belkin. We'll see how that goes.
The linkage doesn't actually support the weight listed for the product (in our case, a small TV that was less than this weight), with the final (distal) hinge unable to hold the position, no matter how tightly it was cranked - the TV just gradually rotates downward). As a temporary solution, I've used a bungie cord as a spring to hold it in place, until we replace it.
I bought two of these at Walgreens for $10 each. I planned on loading them up with photos from my Mac before gifting them to a friend who uses them in her art.Luckily I had my work Dell laptop, because they will not work on my Mac Mini.-The CD is a mini cd, and will not work with a slot loading mac. I used an external DVD\CD to install the software.-The included software will install on 10.5, but will not work on OS X 10.5 You will get a message that says device not found.- On windows Vista, they work fine.These are fine if you are using a windows machine, but they will not work on a Mac, and they are advertising that they will
This product worked great for about three months. My wife loved it. Then one day last week the LCD TV was playing and the unit suddenly shut down on its own. The only way to reset it was to unplug the AC adaptor and plug it back in. When I did that, everything came back to life except the LCD screen. There was sound but no picture. I tried everything I could think of to try and get the picture back, including reading the manual cover to cover, but nothing worked. I called Polaroid and got probably the worst customer service response I have ever had. Only a 90-day warranty (I was past that), and the only thing they would do was send me a replacement of the exact same model.....for $110!!!!! I paid $229 for this thing earlier in the year. What a rip-off. Polaroid lost me as a customer forever.
This is not portable and needs to be plugged in to work. Sound is about what one could expect for the price. There are no controls other than volume. It would be nice to be able to skip to the next song without touching the iPod.
This product was very cheap, and I'm sure it works for other products, but for any i product, it seems to (as indicated by my usage, and the usage of others). Do not purchase if you intend to use it with an ipod, or iphone, because it appears not to work.
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.
This lens screamed garbage out of the box. The black finish on the outer ring was already scuffed and worn looking before I touched it. I put it on my brand new Cannon EF-S 10-22mm lens and immediately noticed that when the lens extended to accommodate the 10mm range, "CLINK" the lens contacted the filter - glass to glass. Backing off the filter a few turns - still the same result. UNREAL - these are both Canon products. You can have the filter back Canon... I like the 10-22 too much to send that back. The filter is going back to Amazon.
I couldn't get the backing to separate with this product -- I'd start to peel it off from the edge it would would come of in randomly shaped, small strips. Ended up wasting all 5 pages -- could not get the backing off at all. :(
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.
So I purchased this given there were more positive reviews and no real complaints about sound quality. Unfortunately, my installation has suffered...My car came with the Bose "Premium" audio system. While I would love to replace the head unit, the mounting kit alone is $300 given the integrated design. Thankfully, several others with the same car discovered that the head unit itself provides a clean signal out and replacing the amp and speakers would improve sound quality. I first added a sub with a bridged amp and that worked well (did not need the LOC). The I replaced all the speakers. Finally, I bought a nice 5-channel amp to get rid of the Bose amp. Initially I just hooked the new amp up the same way as the sub amp. The signal was strong, but very noisy and I determined that I needed the LOC, as my head unit has a balanced output. My previous sub amp was able to use this type of signal, but not the 5-channel amp.I installed the LOC and all the noise went away, but I lost all my bass. I was tempted to go back to a noisy, but full-range configuration without the LOC. Instead I turned the gain down on the F+R channels and turned it all the way up on the sub. It helped a little, but now I get a little bass at medium volume and almost nothing at high volume. I attribute this to the fact that this device is very simple and is not powered to drive the output line.I'll be replacing this with a unit that is powered and can drive full signal on the output side.
The Linkstation Live works with my 3 Macs as a file server. No problem (I'm not too concerned about speed).If you enable DLNA, the drive appears in my iTunes "devices" list and you can stream songs from it like another user's computer on the network. It did not work at first. I called Buffalo tech support repeatedly, and finally got through. The guy was chewing his lunch while he talked to me. Said they only have one Mac to test stuff out on and he would try to replicate my issue and call me back. No call back.I then submitted an email request for a response and got an automated response saying a support rep would get in touch within 48 hours. It's been over a month. Nothing.Luckily it seems to work now but, as others have mentioned, with the DLNA feature (iTunes streaming) enabled, the drive spins constantly (even while all computers are asleep). In order to ensure the drive lasts, I've disabled it -- so no more iTunes streaming, it's just a plain old file server.
I had to return this camera because it only worked for two days, then would not turn on. But Amazon sent me a new one within 3 days, and I received it the day before I went on vacation!
Nice drive but went to the U3 site to update Launchpad program for Vista as directed. U3 site downloaded a sandisk program -- no indiaction that update applies to SanDisk drives only. By the time I figured that out, it was too late to use the vista update on the Verbatim site. The Verbatim site no longer recognized the drive as a "Verbatim" device. Neither Verbatim nor SanDisk support could/would help; both referred me to the other's support site. So, I am left with a U3 (SanDisk Launchpad) Verbatim drive that apparently does not and can not have a hardware "security" enable function -- which is what I bought the U3 drive for in the first place. So, I bought a new SanDisk U3 USB drive. Operator error? You bet, but one I couldn't seem to recover from without spending more money. You can research U3 and other flash drive security issues on [...].
I was SO happy to get this camera. At $350 it was more than I'd wanted spending for my first digital camera, but I needed it to take quality photos of my artwork. It had a "flower" feature, which took nice closeups of my smaller, more detailed work. The "museum" setting did a fine job of getting the colors right without the glare of a Flash.Two months after the 1-yr warranty ran out the shutter button fell off. No harsh treatment, just cheap manufacturing. I went online to see about getting it fixed and, as another reviewer noted, they estimated it would cost $135 to fix it. The other option they offered me was to trade it in for a refurbished camera they deemed similar, and I could check the box next to the one I wanted. The hitch was there was no guarantee they'd have the one I chose in stock, so they'd have to pick some other lemon if that was the case and send me that.This is infuriating! Finances are difficult enough for artists, and when we make a big investment like this from a (formerly) trusted name like Kodak, we expect that investment to last forever, like my parents' and grandparents' Kodaks did. No more Kodak for me. $350 for slightly more than one year's use is a BAD, BAD INVESTMENT. Can't tell you how disappointed and angry I am about this waste of money.Congratulations to those of you who purchased this camera and are still in the honeymoon phase with it. I was there once and would have given it four stars a month ago (the point deduction is for the EasyShare software... just use your camera & scanner wizard instead... Easyshare software made my computer slow and they kept sending spam.)
I guess these were designed for a certain type of ear. I've worn all sorts of buds and sport headphones and wanted to try Sennheiser because of their reputation for quality. Well, I just can't get these to fit well.I've tried all the "fit kit" pieces and nothing makes them fit well. They're very comfortable, but they fit so poorly I have to turn the volume way up on my player and even then the sound is just fair (and by player's battery drains faster).The "manual" is a joke. There are a couple diagrams and no useful information. They could have saved a few trees and not bothered with it.I'm back to using my seven dollar Sony headphones for the gym. Sigh.
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.
The product included only a 3.5 inch floppy disk for the software download! What a joke! Who has floppy disks anymore? Amazon wouldn't help me so I am struggling through with Panasonic trying to get the software on CD - what a pain!
I have this lens, because it came with my Rebel XT. It was the first SLR camera I ever owned, and good deal that it came with it's own lens. Well, when I first had it... it worked pretty good. My pictures were pretty sharp and good quality.NOW, it looks like I take pictures with a child's toy digital camera. I use it on my 20D now, and it is HORRIBLE. My pictures are blurry and not sharp, you can see EVERY pixel. I mostly shoot models, and it's NOT cutting it anymore. I bout the 50mm lens, and the quality difference is incredible. I really would be baffled if anyone bought this to OWN. It's okay for a lens you get with a camera, but besides that, I think it's the worse lens out there for Canon cameras.
The premise doesn't work - they stack 2 fibers and then aim them at the other - so they cannot be in line! The centers are off center, it just doesn't work!
when i installed it into my car it did not function properly and i heard popping noises from my subs and then it blew them both
Despite the negative reviews for this product, the positive reviews, price, and Amazon's great return policy made me take a chance. No complaints about the appearance of the transmitter and receiver units; sure they're a bit large, but for the price it was acceptable. What isn't acceptable is that the receiver produces no sound, even though I verified it was linked to the transmitter (play/pause/forward/back buttons all worked) and even followed the instructions to reset both units. The Link indicators were both lit, but there was nothing from the headphone port, nothing from the audio out ports. The directions that come with the unit are very, very basic (if everything works like it should they're sufficient), and there is NO documentation available online! Creative's Help area on their website has NOTHING about this product! Googling also didn't find anything helpful, but a combination of an announcement from 2007 in on a tech website, Amazon's price, an alternate vendor "Closeouts Master" listed by Amazon, and the lack of anything on Creative's website about it lead me to believe that this is an orphaned/discontinued product. I'm returning mine and will look at a different solution to stream music from my PC to my stereo. I'm actually also interested in streaming Netflix and other video, so I'll probably combine the two requirements and get one of the Blu Ray players with built-in wi-fi to replace my current DVD instead of adding yet another box to the audio/video setup. Not a cheap solution, but not as expensive as a separate soundbridge plus another streaming video player.
I've owned this laptop for just over a year now. The AC power plug socket has been replaced twice and is failing, again. The hard drive is failing. I average a total system crash at least once a month with subsequent loss of any data that hasn't been backed up. Getting the DVD/CD drive to burn a usable backup can take hours and a lot of wasted media. As I write this I'm unable to access "My Documents or "Help and Support". Clicking on them only brings up an error message. The system crashed last night and I had to rebuild my user profile, again. Looks like I'm in for another wasted day struggling to extract some value out of the hefty investment I have in this laptop, over $2,000. Customer support is nonexistent. This is my 4th laptop, and the second one built by HP. The first HP I bought was made back in the mid ninety's and it was a well built solid performer. However even back then HP's customer service was terrible. I would definitely not recommend buying any of HP's products.
I tested with this remote extensively, and it has never worked for my XTi. I even bought another remote to replace it (a cheap (hong kong) RC-4 compatible from ebay) and that has worked fine! I bought extra batteries, swapped with the battery that came with my RC-4, and still to no avail... this remote has been $15 wasted.
goes together easily but not all the edges fit nicely no matter how I jiggled and cajoled... there is a lip at the bottom so if you need to slide a paper/stack of papers out you are more likely than not to get your papers caught in the lip and tear them up... not what I had in mind when I was looking to purchase something to keep my work spaces neater.
I bought this TV in the Sping of 2006 and luckily bought a 5 year extended warranty. Immediately, I got the black bar across the top of the screen and they replaced the light engine. It is on the 4th bulb, as of yesterday. Each bulb lasts about 2,000 hours and not the 8,000 hours that is promised. My repairman said to be cautious of using generic $100 bulbs from Ebay, because they will ruin the ballast and cause a more expensive repair. The next replacement will be out of my pocket, so I will probably shell out close to $200 for an authentic Toshiba bulb and replace myself (very easy to do). Hopefully, I've sold this POS before then. I'm thinking about putting a money jar by the TV asking guests for bulb contributions. Thanks Toshiba for helping me lose all of my friends!
I bought the Digimax 800K camera 2 years ago and it takes lousy pictures. The pictures are blurry and the softeware that comes with it is no good. I have been searching for another software for it to maybe try to improve the pictures but to no avail.I would not but this camera again.Although the lightweight and small compactness of the camera is a bonus and the built in flash. I found it ate up the batteries like crazy.
This product should have been the answer to my prayers. Instead it was a major nuisance. The set up was not easy in that it requires some technical knowledge. The biggest problem though is the 1-second latency. Watching a movie on a laptop is horribly annoying using this music bridge. Additionally, it dropped the connection numerous times in a 30 minute period. I will not recommend this product to my friends.
I bought this product expecting to get good performance on both the 802.11a and 802.11g radios simulataneously. Boy was I disappointed. Whenever I use my 802.11a laptop, the 802.11g radio range from my desktop machine suffers. How can Linksys really claim this to be a dual-band router? It does not perform as expected. I'll be returning it for a refund. SAVE YOUR MONEY UNTIL A GOOD PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE.
This remote will not last if you use it regularly. Functions well, easy to program, but buttons are too flimpsy. After a couple of months of buying this, the off button stopped working. I just reprogrammed one of the other buttons to act as the off button, then one by one, more buttons stopped working. One year after buying this, about 10 buttons no longer work.. This is with light use. Do not buy this if you need a long lasting remove.
I bought this charger because I was taking a bunch of kids on an overnight field trip and needed to have a ready supply of batteries for the digitial cameras they would be using. I was drawn to this one becasue it came with batteries and looked pretty compact which is always an advantage with traveling. The word "Quick" in the title made the sale...but when I put in the first set of batteries, it took 6 hours to charge them, and it didn't get any faster...which to me is not quick!
I've used the Palm Professional, M105, M125, M130 and the Tungsten E over the last several years. Purchased the Tungsten in late January 2004. The first problem was the Navigator not working unless it was pressed several times (right out of the box). After attempting to get an answer out of Palm for several days, I was informed that was normal until it was used for awhile (didn't say how much for how long). Yesterday, the power on/off stopped working. It can be turned on by using other buttons but now I have to set the feature that turns it off after no use to one minute. I've spent the day reviewing specs/features and I'm moving to the land of Dell. Why? This thing cost $199.00, only carries a 90 day warranty and it was handled as gently as a newborn baby. I compared this with an Axim last January and can't believe I missed the difference in features and warranty.
advertised as fully automatic and is not fully automatic. does not repeat automaticlly to play record over and over. does not play more than one 45 record at a time there for you have to do it manually. so advertising it as fully automatic is a false advertisment. player ok if you have nothing better to do to change 45 records every 3 min.
Although this is not the exact model i bought, it was very similar. To put it bluntly, these things made by go video are junk. Dvd player quit working after 1 month, vcr player quit rewinding after 6 months.
Without question Brother makes a 5 star product, however, Amazon's service on this item is very unkind. I purchased the printer that these labels go to from Amazon and went through approximately 5 or 6 rolls of this refill product, also ordered from Amazon, when suddenly, without any explanation, Amazon informed me there was a "slight problem" with my order--namely that I had exceeded my limit. The computer then automatically changed my order to "0." Examine this item's page closely, do you see a limit? I assumed there must be a computer glitch, so I left my order in my shopping cart to try another day. Not long afterwards, I received a message from Amazon that the price had dropped, as an encouragement to order, I assume. But no, just like the last time, there was a "slight problem" with my order. I would have to abide by my limit (again, what limit?) and again only order "0" copies of this item. When I inquired with Amazon, both in phone calls and emails, I have learned "so that more people can enjoy this product" Amazon is limiting purchases. Translation, you are welcome to buy the printer, but don't expect Amazon to sell you refills, so that "more people can enjoy this product." Needless to say, I am not enjoying this product anymore. However since Amazon appears to consider this a reasonable policy, I will try it myself. Therefore, so that more businesses can enjoy my purchases I am going to limit my purchases from Amazon on all of its product lines.Brother QL-570 Professional Label Printer
Received product and everything was fine until I opened the package. The side of the unit that connects to the radio lasted about five minutes before it cracked and then broke. Unit was garbage at that point since it would cost as much to send it back as I spent to buy the product. What a waste of money. I will never buy Akron products if this is the best they can do.
I bought this mouse and it's giving pain on my wrist. It's too hard to click and it has a slow response. I fell in love with the size of it, but, unfortunately, I only read the review about the fragility of the piece after I bought it. I had a Kensington 72114 for years until my niece saw it and took it with her. It's still working. I am going right now buy me another Kensington or two. I couldn't find it in the stores.
worked good for almost six months. Suddenly one day it changed its mind,and never worked again. spent almost 30 dollar in walmart. will not go with Targus again.
Very disappointed in the batteries. They do not retain their charge beyond about 48 hrs even when not installed in a unit. New rechargeable batteries purchased separately are much better but still only last one and a half rounds in my Garmin approach
I agree with the other negative reviews concerning Mac's and this CD burner. I burned 'part' of a successful CD with HotBurn, but still encountered many problems. HotBurn seemed so limited, I decided to invest in Toast software. Gee, whaddya know...Toast does not support this Iomega drive. So now I have spent [the money]. Roxio (Toast) support told me that Iomega USB 2 will not work with Toast. Iomega says that it will, but will just burn at slower speeds using a USB 1.1 NOT SO!!! Have no complaints against Iomega in general...just their claims..leading to uninformed purchasing. Now I have to either keep Toast or keep Iomega with Hotburn. Crummy decision to have to make. Either way, it's cost me extra money.
If you are a sucker like me, you'll buy this card. The card is based on the Texas Instruments ACX111 chipset, which due to TI's hostility towards open source software, is very hard to support in Linux/FreeBSD, in short anything but win and perhaps macs.The support is very spotty, and is the result of reverse engineering and hard work of many Linux developers. TI would provide absolutely no specs or details on the card.So stay away from this card.
I wish I had read the few negative comments regarding lack of sharpness with the K10D sooner. Evan when I'm outdoors it's hard to get crisp photos no matter what I do. I have had this camera for over two years and have been driving myself crazy thinking I'M doing something wrong. But when I have picked up friends' Canons or Nikons recently and snapped a few photos, they always seem so crisp so I began to suspect it was my camera. Now I see that others have had the same issue. Not sure if it's a defect with certain units or just a quirk with the model. Unfortunately I am way past the warranty but I look forward to getting a new DSLR some day.
Quick setup doesn't work, manual setup doesn't work. The router just doesn't work.It's frustrating to have your packaging 3 days late and have everyone (UPS especially) telling you it's out for delivery, three days running and still not here. But despite that you feel joy when it's finally in your hands. But wait there is a twist, two out of the three of items you've ordered just doesn't work.This one in particular is frustrating, first of all they only send you one Ethernet cable when the setup itself requires two (forget about even thinking a usb cable is there).The instructions are unclear both in the manual and the software. But if you've set up a router before you should know what goes where when. If you go the software quick setup route, you will have to restart the program multiple times for it to finally work and at the end when it says you are connected to the internet, guess what... you aren't.If you try to go the manual route, it doesn't allow to you save the setting your are trying to implement at all!!Just forget about trying to create a wireless network all together.Bottom line is nothing works.
Received this tv as a gift in 2008. Less than a year later the lamp blew out and I had to have it repaired. The tv was under the year warranty so it was fixed. The lamp had a 5 year warranty and a couple of weeks ago the lamp blew out again. I called Panasonic to have my tv fixed (5 year warranty) and I was told that they could not fix the tv because I received the tv as a gift and therefore I was not the original owner of the tv. I have been fighting with them for almost 3 weeks with regard to fixing the lamp. My sister has the same tv bought at the same time and she was told that her warranty expired and she would have to pay for it herself. It cost her $495.00 to have hers fixed. Panasonic sells junk and when their products break, they won't fix them even if they are still under warranty. Do yourself a favor (and a lot aggravation) and buy another brand.
This headset actually works well, but it is so uncomfortable to wear that I don't use it. I found success with the Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband and the Headset Buddy Adapter 01-PH25-PC35 Phone Headset to PC Adapter. That combination not only sounds great, but it so comfortable I forget to take it off.
Sadly the antennae on this broke within 2 weeks. It never had extreme wear, it just fell off.It ran through batteries quickly. The only way we could use it was being plugged into the wall, which kind of defeats the point of purchasing a portable radio.I ended up giving it to my daughter to play CDs on for which it works alright. The sound is decent.Wouldn't buy again. I would spend a bit more and purchase something higher quality.
I bought a Toshiba Satellite A210/A215 Series laptop little less than two weeks ago. Let's just say it's going back this Monday. Like others here who have laptops from the Satellite A210 series, my screen randomly goes black while the power appears to remain on. Moving the mouse, hitting the keys, doing ctrl + alt + delete does nothing. Only a hard restart works. I can't say I'm a computer expert, but going by the other reviews, it seems Toshiba has built a faulty product. Considering my much older laptop, which lasted me four years, never went to the black screen of death, I can't imagine why this new, and semi-expensive product would be so fatally flawed. A laptop shouldn't go to black screen the first day you get it! Perhaps it's overheating (even though I have a fan underneath), perhaps the brand has faulty components...I don't know. All I know is I now have to be burdened with bringing this back and getting a different brand. It's a shame because otherwise the laptop is great, and from what I hear Toshiba was considered by many to be a good brand. It seems "WAS" is the keyword. I recommend that people don't buy this laptop until Toshiba fixes this major flaw.
I have purchase this player in April because I went to a Wedding to California. It worked and when I bought in April and in May I came back and three (3) months later in July the battery is not holding so I had to call Lexar for a replacement and they did send me a replacement. I got the replacement in August and then guess what happen agian? YES the battery will not hold again. This is ridiculous. I mean the new one is a lemon and the EXCHANGE one is lemon too. Lexar makes cheap cheap cheap things except for memory. The shouldn't make MP3 Players anymore and just stick with making memory. Like the I-PODS and other manufactures who uses a built in rechargeable battery and when the battery dies your screwed. If they say pay $30-60 to replace a battery I rather buy a new MP3. If you get there extended service plans that is crazy you can even but a new one if you get there extended service. Think about about it when you're buying MP3 players. My suggestion is buy an MP3 player that uses batteries like for a walkman or rechargeable batteries for cameras because once they die you can get batteries at a CHEAPER price. I am going to REFUND my money for my player. Don't ever buy from LEXAR or any other compnies that uses built in rechargeable batteries. Nothing good about this player. Rechargeable batter (Built in) always dieing every three months. Think about it after the warranty is over what are you going to do with it. You're stuck.
I've had my Kodak DX7630 for about 7 months, but have since sent in the camera for warranty service for what appears to be a design flaw: The mode dial is used to BOTH turn on the camera and to switch between different modes (Auto, Playback, Program, etc.). As a result, it is subject to considerably more wear and tear. Compare this to, say, the Sony Cybershot 5.1Mp, which at least has a separate button to power on/off the camera. The Kodak design also means that your mode setting is "forgotten" each time you turn off the camera; you'd have to conscientously reselect it each time you turn the camera on.Interchangeable lenses for the 7630 (available separately at additional cost) include wide, telephoto & macro, all of which require a lens adapter; all parts must be screwed on to the body. Performance of these lenses are okay. Note that the Kodak doesn't remember zoom settings (unlike, say, the Olympus C-50 5.1Mp), so you'd have to take the time to zoom in for each telephoto shot lest you get part of the lens in your photo.Pictures taken with the DX7630 are very good, even better if you have a steady hand or tripod and opt out of digital zoom. Optical zoom, on the other hand, goes up to 3x, versus 10x on the camera's DX7590 5Mp cousin. Color accuracy under artifical light conditions continue to be a challenge, even when using the camera's light compensation settings for fluorescent and incandescent lights. However, third-party photo editing software will help fix most of the color problems.Camera warm-up and shooting tends to be slow, taking up to 2 seconds per shot--better suited for careful, calculated shots. Burst photography mode (taking multiple pictures in quick succession) is available on the DX7630 at the click of the button, but the slow processing time means you'll be sitting idle for some 10 seconds after you take the burst sequence.In sum, I enjoy the DX7630's picture-taking capabilities, but scoff at its cumbersome accessorization and lack of durability. The price has gone down considerably from its original $500 price, however, so you might want to keep an eye peeled for further declines. Less than $300 may be a fairer market price.
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!
Bought it used, didn't have charger so I have no idea if it even works. Be careful buying used. The end
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. I damaged my Router trying to get this junk out!
Unfortunately, the wide range of good features is not supported by longevity. Our son in the Peace Corps relies on this device to charge a 12v battery from a solar array, But the charger is failing in less than 5 months. No, it's not a very humid climate.
I am sorry I do not like to write less than positive reviews but this item is one I can not endorse. 2 Stars for the innovative idea but the technology is not quite there yet. I don't want to say butter 3 times and have a list of choices come up sometimes w butter sometimes without....I gave as a gift and it was given back to me to return.
I was oblivious to reading others' reviews and doing some quick research before purchasing a set of headphones. At my Alma mater's bookstore several years back, I bought these headphones for about $20. I thought these headphones looked great and looked powerful in the packaging. Boy, was I wrong.Although this is a definite upgrade from earbuds and cheap headphones, the drawbacks outweighs the good. But, onto some positives first:+ Easy to adjust+ Long wire, although it can much to handle sometimes. Just tie it up and you should be fine.+ Sound has definite bass.Now onto some drawbacks:- Cheap feeling. I cannot believe it! Sony products that I've bought (inexpensive or not) have always been good quality. Not here. The headphone frame and everything about these headphones feel, sound, and look cheap.- Bad sound quality. Sound is airy. Definitely lacks depth and range.- It's light, and not in the good way. I think some wind can blow these right off, and I'm not really kidding. No matter how tight you adjust it, it never feels completely secure.I'm normally always looking at the good characteristics of a product, but these Sony Headphones really was a bad experience. I do not recommend these headphones at all. These headphones may look good or powerful, but it's nothing but space. Don't let the big headphones fool you. They lack depth and comfort. Save yourself some time and put a few more dollars in something better.
All of these Kodak Easyshare cameras seem to have the same problem with horrible image processing. Colors look good but the compression is atrocious. If I use the "2-megapixel" image as my computer wallpaper (~1megapixel) there is a great deal of JPEG artifacting evident. These images are OKAY to print as 3.5" x 5" prints but not much larger. Even 4"x6" prints start to show artifacting and noise. As if it isn't bad enough to have poor images, the camera also eats 2 AA batteries for every 35 images captured!!! I have to bring a pack with extra batteries everywhere I take my camera!
No support for Win/NT or Win2000. I can't justify to go out and buy a PC with Win95/98/Me in order to run this product; I already own 3 PCs with Win/NT or Win2000.
For the price I did not expect superior sound quality or elegance of operation and I was right. But I did expect the device to hold up to light usage for more than a year. I bought it in July 2007 and it died in March of 2008 - not acceptable.
I am on my second one of these. The first one lasted 3 years, before several keys started refusing to respond--even with extra pressure. But that's not my problem. My problem is the keycaps. The ink used to print the letters is very low quality, and although it took a couple of years for the first keyboard's paint to wear off, the second one wore off within weeks. Trying to get microsoft to fix it? Nightmare-- a call to them, and they wanted me to send this $40 keyboard back, at my expense, then they would send a replacement... meanwhile? What do I use for a keyboard...? And it's heavy and bulky. It'd cost nearly as much as a new one.I love the layout, though, and finding true ergonomic keyboards is becoming harder to do, what with Logitec bailing out completely, along with many other vendors.So I make do with my Brother P-Touch label maker's little tags replacing the worn paint. But these only last a week or so, before needing replacement.I suppose I could purchase from a local vendor, then return it within their trial period for a replacement, and keep this up until Microsoft starts paying attention to quality control...... it's a pity, they didn't take a lesson on how to make keys from the old IBM keyboards from early 1980's. Those used double-shot plastic, and the letters went all the way through the plastic.2 of 5 stars, for poor quality manufacturing.Edit-- Update --I have fixed the missing paint on the keycaps. I located on-line (another vendor) some extremely durable acrylic keycap labels. They were roughly $10 or so, but they have fixed this keyboard's only major flaw. I followed the instructions, cleaning the key tops with strong cleaner (I did not worry at this point, in removing paint.....) and then dried with clean paper towels. Then I stuck the labels with tweezers. Perfect.
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.
I got this for my husband for Christmas, and it still isn't working. He wanted it to listen to baseball games on the XM in our bedroom. Well he's made every attempt to put the antenna in the right area outside of our house and we still can't get any reception. He finally had to order another $50 antenna from XM. Hopefully this will make it work!
It worked great while it lasted and gave me blazing fast transfer speeds when compared to USB 2.0. Not sure what happened but after only a few insertions and removals the cable has died. eSATA is supposed to be good for over 5000+ insertions and removals. Took me a month of debugging my external hard drive and eSATA card when I finally figured out the eSATA cable was bad. Swapped in a new cable and everything is working again. You win some, you lose some. Not sure if I got a random lemon or if the build quality of the connector is just poor; I can't see any obvious damage.Pros:Nice long length, more than long enough to reach a computer tower located on the floor and an external hard drive on the desk.The cable seemed pretty rugged & thick and still shows no sign of fraying or damage.CheapCons:Died after only a dozen or so insertions and removals. (May have a poor quality connector.)Cheap*Update* I ended up getting theSIIG CB-SA0111-S1 3.3-Feet Serial ATA External Cableas a replacement, now everything works fine.
I got this as an upgrade to the previous version of the Homedock Deluxe for its added feature of displaying video titles onscreen. But it doesn't work. The list of TV shows is completely out of whack - episode titles appear randomly under different series folders. And long titles don't scroll so you can read them, like the ipod does.Tried the web based software update which did not work. DLO responded quickly to my question about it saying they had "no further information."I tried this new dock with an ipod video 5.5. I hear the video listing does not work at all with the latest ipods.So I'm going to return this and go back to using my old version of the unit - which has always worked well - except that the remote does break. I've gone thru 3. Don't replace the battery, just order a new remote direct from dlo.An added note though - some people have complained about distorted sound - I found that it was just a matter of turning down the volume of the homedock using the remote control - an feature I'm sure some people don't even know exists! This feature allows the homedock to make its audio signal quite hot - which is good for some videos that have very low audio levels (itunes tv shows for example) - but bad for most music mp3s which have a much hotter output.
For the short period of time that the Nitrus was functioning properly, I loved it. The sound quality was good--even with thestandard ear buds, and I found the menu system easy to navigate.Unfortunately, you can add me to the list of people whose units lock up in the "upgrader" mode, and never come back to life. I had approximately 400 songs loaded on the unit and lost every one of them. After a long call with a moderately-accented CSR,I was told that the unit was defective. I you do buy a Nitrus, I would NOT enable the automatic software upgrade. Better to have the older software, than to be stuck in upgrader mode for the rest of eternity.
I got this today and was so excited, I thought wow I will finally be able to play my MP3 player through my van cassette player. Boy, was my bubble of excitement short lived and burst quick, ugh! Well, could not wait until I had a reason to go out and get in my van and go to CVS. I'm disabled so I rarely go out much. I would love to be able to listen to my MP3 music in my old van. Get in the van start it up, plug in the adapter into my Mp3 player, push it in the cassette player and BAM NOTHING! It stays in a hot second and ejects! Tried it over and over again and to no avail it will not work. I'm so very disappointed! Guess I will research online see anyone having the same problem and what they did to fixed it.
Just got my Simpletech STI-UCF100 Compact Flash Memory card reader to use with my 256MB Viking card. Although the reader reads the contents of the card, transferring the data is another problem. This is supposed to be fast, like 1.5MB/sec or something. Rather it starts fast and then stalls for minutes, literally freezing up your computer. I've called tech support and they tried walking me through formatting my flash card, which I thought fixed the problem, until I tried again. Same problem happens. If you have to format your card everytime you want to download some pictures, what's the point? Anyways, will give it one more go before throwing in the towel. Wonder if the more expensive ones are any better?....
I got my TV from Electronics Expo (abstain from doing business with these guys) and it came with four smudges. They are not willing to help me solve the problem.
This is an inexpensive version of their better models. It doesn't feed well. I am pretty creative with machines but I could not get it to work. It may have caused a major conflict with Windows XP, because my DVD burner would not work. Even the internal CD burner would not not write acurately. (Although I am not a Windows expert - so I not sure if Snapscan was the cause). I could not get the $100.00 rebate (I didn't save the box.) I put it on a shelve and I probably will never use it.
Canon has installed a chip on every one of their cartridges. If you try to use refills or replacement catridges, you are in for a nightmare! You either have to dissect and place the factory chip onto the replacement catridge each time ( and the printer is still going to realize this at some point and give you hell ) or you have to refill the cartridges and wait for the printer to freak out because you've printed more than you're supposed to with one of their catridges. Essentially, they know how many pages a cartridge will print and if you go over that, you're in for it.After buying a combination of two different kits on ebay, I was able to successfully use refill ink, but it is a royal pain in the arse and print quality isn't good...Ink? Glad you asked. If you want the printer to perform well, and you don't want all the alarms and halts on printing with warnings, you're in for at least 75 every time you need to re-ink. There is NO way I can afford that as much as I print. I'm going with HP c6280, with NO CHIPS, better resolution, and for which I can buy complete refills for less than 15$ an inking. GOODBYE CANON!
I had the same problem other people did with the damaged box (staple marks on the box went through to the product). I am waiting for them to pick up my return... we'll see how the product functions when I get what I paid for...12/15 the saga continues. I received a replacement, but it was also damaged. I'm going to order from somewhere else....
Please be aware these units are dicontinued by the factory. Sony is a better choice.
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.
This is not a criticism of Amazon nor of the retailer that provided the product. That being said, I am very upset with the 77mm Hoya HMC Circular Polorizing filter I bought for my Nikon 80-200mm lens. The first filter arrived (the plastic container still sealed) in three pieces...metal filter ring, glass, and retaining spring ring to hold the glass in place. The retaining ring was about a half inch too short to circle the glass and hold it in place!Calls to Amazon were handled immediately. The product couldn't just be replaced, it had to be returned for a refund to be credited. I then had to purchase a second filter and return the first. I am now out $200.00. The second filter arrived on the following Monday (normal one-day shipping charges were waived, by the way...thanks!). The second filter (from the same vendor) was in almost the same shape. The retaining ring was a bit closer to fitting, but when screwing the filter onto the lens, the retaining ring popped loose and the glass fell off onto the desk top.I have been shooting for 30 years, and have never had a problem like this...much less twice in a row. Again, I don't consider this to be a problem with Amazon, or with the vendor...the item was in sealed factory packaging. Hoya really dropped the quality-control ball on this lot of filters.I see that Amazon sells used equipment and supplies...so if anyone would like to buy a 'fresh-out-of-the package' Hoya 77mm HMC circular polorizing filter...never used...call me!
I would advise against ordering Cat6 cables from Ucable. The cable I got had a generic boot on the end rather than the nice cover you see in the picture.
Have had four different Lacie disks until now. One had a power supply problem. After Lacie solved this within the warranty period the disk failed, The second broke down after two years, the third is now showing severe problems and the fourth I don't trust anymore. Have switched to Western Digital. Do yourself a favour and avoid Lacie disks. They're a waste of space and money.
no size specifications, so i bought this cassette and its too big to fit in the slot of my 05 vw golf.now i have nothing to do with this, theres no point of sending it back as the shipping costs more than the item
Item arrived with case and foam handle smelling of gasoline and motor oil - had to throw case away - odor on foam handle still present after one week - you can even feel in on your hand after use
Palm OS is great, I used to have a sony palm, great product. This one I ordered doesn't have the same quality. If you tap on the screen, the accuracy is not there at all. My mistake is that I cut the UPC code too early and can't return this item any more.
If you plan on taking pictures of small children or baby, THIS IS NOT THE CAMERA! As some of the other posting mentioned. Motion produces Fuzzy or Ghost-like image. Low light produce grainy pictures. I know some would say that the way it works but I don't recall my old 2.0MP sony camera was this bad. The only optimal setting I find is a very bright sunny day inside or outside and your subject is not moving around then you have great pictures. I also find that sometimes you think you took a great picture as seen in the LCD but when you actually see it on your computer, its a total different story.
I have a new ezonics camera and i cant get it to work with my new computer. I think the problem is with windows xp and the service from ezonics has been very poor to get the problem resolved.
The device works as described. However, there is a major drawback: the received FM signal is very weak, and I have to turn up the volume of my car radio very high. When I drive on highway, I have to turn up the volume to the full scale. Doing so causes a lot of problems: including high circuit noise and I will hear huge interfere sounds when I touch the buttons of the device.The radio antenna of my car is in the front. The situation may be improved if the antenna is in the back of the car. I believe that if there are no metal frame/sheets in the path between the device and antenna the received FM signal will be much stronger.Also, I suspect that other FM car transmitters of this kind would have the same issue in my car: weak received FM signal.
So *this* is why the guy on the big auction site is practically giving these things away, with free shipping - they're useless.(And he stuck an extra one in the package - I think he just wants to free up the storage space taken up by a bazillion of these doodads.)So head on over there if you're (like me) dumb enough to invest in one of these. Hey, you'll get an extra one to throw in a Christmas stocking of a relative that gave you that tie last year!
This battery appears to match the one for my wife's laptop. However once installed the computer states that the battery is detected and WILL NOT charge.
I bought this printer because it got very good reviews and was cheap. I had to replace my Epson which I loved, but it wasn't compatible with OSX when I upgraded my system. The printer works. That's about the best I can say about it. It's slow to start up and is noisy. Things I can overlook because I don't print much, but annoying nonetheless. I had my Epson for over 2 yrs. and printed a lot - never ran out of ink and ink never faded. I've had this printer for less than a year, I've printed a fraction of the amount from the Epson, and it's already fading even after shaking the toner. Also, it doesn't always print straight. Fine for notes, terrible for resumes and serious letters.
Do not buy the Lorex product cause their service is very very bad. I order the item on Saturday, they ship my item after 7 days. When the product is defective, I call them to ask a question, they do not care about my concern, they transfer me around, I sit on the phone around 45 minutes for not thing and very upset. You can read more review about Lorex service on Costco website and Google website to get an idea. Thank you for read my review, I am really disappoint about their service.
I am throwing this printer away. It worked for a while, then just became a stuggle. Never again HP.
Product does not work as listed! Do not waste your time or money on this product! You better off shopping for a different product!
not worth a penny ..not going to send back going to put in trash and never buy from amazon for selling such juck..ripoff
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.
I bought this one on Oct 15. It is already broken( Dec 26). I can't hear anything from it. What a piece of junk. I would rate it negative star but the lowest they have is one star. I called Amazon.com and they told me that it was past return deadline so they would charge me shipping fee and restocking fee to return it even though it is broken. If I bought this from a store, I wouldn't imagine they charge me all these fees. Stay away from this one.
If your Logitech product costs more than $200 and has to be returned because it has a problem be aware that you have to send your product to Logitech BEFORE they will send you an exchange. The stated time for the exchange is 7 -- 10 days, which likely means 2 weeks or more of real time. This policy is the total reverse of companies (such as Dell) who will immediately send the replacement part to you and then allow you to return the bad one.In my case my Z5500 control pod was bad - it was able to accept input ONLY from the optical input port. When I tried to connect my game system via a digital coax cable the speakers emitted a loud buzz. So I went through the problem reporting procedure and got agreement to get a replacement control pod.But since the whole system cost more than $200 Logitech insisted I send them my bad control pod first before they would send a replacement. This renders my entire sound system non-operational for 2weeks or more. They would not send me a replacement first (even with a valid credit card #) as all other vendors I've dealt with have done.
This EQ states its a 6 channel but in reality you can not plug in a 4 channel, (4 door speakers) in it as it only has one 2 channel main "input". It also has a 2 channel AUX input but that can not be used in combination with the main 2 channel "in", its either or. I could use it for all 4 channels but would lose fade or left/right depending how you install it. I might keep it but will give it a trial running front 2 off of it for a few days. Other than the channel issue is seams to be a very nice EQ.Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover
I liked this dryer for the 2 years it lasted. I didn't use the retractable cord much as so many reviewers complained of it breaking. My problem was that it only lasted for 2 years, and I have thin, fine hair so it wasn't like I burned the thing up. It was convenient for travel and did a good job, just didn't last. So here I am looking to buy another hair dryer again. I'll try something else this time. Hopefully all hair dryers are not built to be disposable!
Where to begin? I have a Deskjet 400 (yes, 400) that I still use for my everyday printing needs, only had a problem once when I dropped it and it even fixed itself, plus it was an entry level printer. Based on that, I recommended that my mother buy a cheap HP for her occasional printing.This 3320 however is barely worth the plastic it's made of. It's the noisiest printer I've ever come across and you'd probably need a gallon tank of ink to get through a year. Worst of all, as you can tell from the earlier reviews, this printer has a track record for becoming a paperwight in record time; my personal experience was 2 months.Do yourself and your wallet a favor, get a little more cash together and buy a better printer. They say you get what you pay for, but even at the price it's not worth the aggravation.
I was happy, then it crashed!I was not able to sync for a week, I was on the road, and all that recent information I tapped in disappeared when the Palm randomly crashed. If the Palm OS were more reliable, I would not have to sync it every day to make sure in case it crashes on me.For the $300 I paid for this, I feel I should be able to go weeks without syncing, in that the software should be reliable. Afterall, what am I paying for? For those that disagree, I guess I am supposed to lug my laptop with me on the road and sync it about once a day. Wait! I bought the Palm Vx so I wouldn't have to lug the laptop with me. AH MAN!Bottom line, from my experience the Palm Vx is about 95% reliable, which is good, but that 5% error rate can cost you dearly. Palm Vx, neat idea, but do not rely on it to do anything important without syncing dail.
We got suckered on the price. Customers complain they can't hear us and it's hard for them to understand us. (We hear them fine. In fact, it's way too loud on our end. Even with the vol. turned all the way down, it's still very loud.) We are going back to the more expensive Panasonic headset. The folding one is the one we liked best. But this one... pass if you care about people hearing you.
So far, this mouse did not show its purpose. I bought it to be used with a brand new notebook with Bluetooth enabled. It connects immediately, but the connection between the devices is dropped all the time and believe, it's trully anoying. My BT driver is up to date, and I have no connection issues with my BT phone, for example, even using its audio gateway.I will give 2 stars, because it's still not working properly. I will try to figure out if this is a common issue or if it's something specific with any of my devices. I'd like to give it a 5, really.
Be warned: this machine will not work on a VoIP/digital phone line. I could receive faxes, but had a lot of issues sending faxes- would get an error message of NG: POOR LINE QUALITY on 90% of what I sent out. After researching the issue, I discovered that most fax machines have issues on digital lines, but this can be corrected by lowering the baud rate and disabling the fax's Error Correction Mode. The Brother FAX-575 does not have this option; instead there is just a "basic compatibility" mode that is supposed to make these adjustments for you, but it doesn't fix the problem. After verifying with my phone company that there was no problem with my phone line, I contacted Brother, who insisted on collecting my personal information (I'd already sent it- by fax- with the product registration which, surprise, they didn't receive) before they'd help me. The workaround they suggested was what was already in the owner's manual, leaving me no other option to return this for a better model.
i found a controller skin at a target not too long ago when i first got my xbox 360. it was green and the last one there. i asked when they would get more and no one knew. so i looked up skins online and found this page. the skins you get in the mail are not the ones in the pictures. the pictured ones are a different brand, the one i found at target. this skin is cheap and looks completely different than as advertised. it already almost ripped when i was putting it on the controller, while the first one i got slipped on easliy. I am very dissappointed and will probably never order from amazon again.
I stand corrected to my earlier review. After using it for a while, I find SMC-PWRINJ3 does offer 802.3af-compliant PD detection. Even though the 802.3af standard stipulates max. output of 15.4W per user port (at 48VDC, most other compliant products output 350-400mA), this product can supply up to 50W (48VDC, 1A), making it capable of delivering almost as much juice as the proposed 802.3at POE+ standard (30-60W).
Purchased this TV from KMart 2 years and 3 months ago, worked OK for that time, then now I come to find out that there is a KNOWN PROBLEM with the right side of the tv, the backlight and inverters on the circuitry board fail, causing the TV to smell like burning wires, then it will only turn on for about 1-2 seconds, then shut off, although the sound still works.THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, AMONG OTHER KNOWN ISSUES WITH THIS TV THAT SUGGEST IT WILL FAIL. THIS TV WILL FAIL. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, EITHER. I wish I would have done more research before I purchased this piece of crap.
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 :)
Well, I wanted a rear view camera that would help me while backing up. This ain't it. It compares to driving in a dense fog with your high beam headlights on. It is useless for the purpose intended. You get what you pay for with this system.
We bought this camera for our daughter. She used it a few times with friends and thought it was easy enough to use but when she eventually needed a flash it didn't work. Unfortunately the warranty is only 90 days so we're out of luck. She can only use this in bright light otherwise the images don't come out. I wish we knew about the flash issue sooner, sounds like others have had much better luck.
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 is the most generic product possible and is only good if u need just video becuz the audio is horrible and went completely out after two days.. definitely not worth the money it time looking at
Less than two years ago, I bought an Orion/Sansui TV. Less than a year later, it blew up. Was under warrantee, so they had to pay for it's repair. The digital board was shot among other things. Now less than a year after that, it blew up again. Called Orion assuming that the replacement parts from less than a year ago would also be under the same 1 year warrantee, but was shocked to discover they only put a 90 day warrantee on their replacement parts. So I told the lady very nicely that she could at least pay the $35 to have my set looked at by the repair shop and she wouldn't do it. So I told her they were gonna lose one way or the other. I obviously bought a lemon, and they wouldn't stand behind their product, nor their parts. I told her she could help me out, or with my remaining 30 or 40 years on this planet I would tell everyone I know to NOT BUY ANY ELECTRONICS FROM ORION. I assured her that I would be certain to persuade enough people to not buy their product that they would be worse off than standing behind their product now. She chose this route:DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM ORION. IT IS JUNK, and they will NOT stand behind their product.
I had problems out of the box because the included driver was not compatible with Windows Vista. After finally tracking down a Vista compatible driver from their website I was able to get the connection working. The wireless is less than reliable. The connection continually drops and then you have to manually reconnect the connection from an icon in your task tray to get it working again - sometimes you have to unplug the WMB54G to get it to reconnect. (My wireless router was only about 10 feet away by the way). After Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Vista, the WMB54G was no longer compatible again - Linksys has yet to release a new driver to fix this. You can get around it by setting compatibility mode to Windows XP Service Pack 2 (on the WMB54G program in the start menu) - but the connection dropping problem seemed even worse after doing this. Avoid this product if you are a Vista user, or if you want to use it with a wireless connection (so basically, avoid this product).
Watch out! Big problems with new units. Mine was only three weeks old when it cooked it's batteries. I have owned two of the units. The first one failed and I returned it. The store, Best Buy said it was having problems with the new units.I should have demanded my money back at that time. The new one worked great for three weeks until it somehow cooked the batteries.I now have been waiting for over two weeks for their &quot;support&quot; to call me back. I have sent several e mails and have been ignored.They have a support line but it is NEVER answered. After two hours I just gave up. Anyway do not buy the new unit. It has a problem with the batteries and the offer NO SUPPORT.Maybe because it's a FRENCH Company they have shipped the defective units to the USA. I don't know or care at this point. So my advice to you is DO NOT buy this product!!!!
Don't buy this thing..it's trash. I just got it to try it out and it doesn't work at all. It works fine with one ethernet wire in, but once i plug in a second, I get no connectivity from either computer. Save your 8 bucks for a router.
DO NOT BUY THIS TV.. after several months, the tv starts turning on and off by itself. Ok, i can deal with that. After 2 years, there are white spots all over the screen. It looks like a constellation all over the screen. I will never buy another samsung product. stay away from it. It is nice at first but soon turns to garbage.
I got this as a gift for Christmas (I picked it out myself after reading the reviews on Amazon.com), and at first I was very pleased. It was easy to hook up, the surround sound was impressive, and it played my mp3 CDs. Unfortunately, a couple weeks after I hooked it up, I made an unpleasany discovery. I decided to watch my Extended Edition of The Fellowship of the Ring. About 20 minutes into the first disc, I strted getting frequest and severe artifacting problems on the screen, along with the occasional audio scratch or crackle. I thought perhaps my disc was scratched, so I borrowed my father-in-law's copy of the film. The same errors occurred on his disc! I tried my disc on my old Samsung player, my computer's DVD-ROM drive, and a friend's Sony player, and it played without problems on all of them. I decided I must have gotten a lemon, and returned the system. I bought the same system from a different retailer, brought it home, hooked it up, and the problem STILL occurred. Strangely enough, the problem hasn't happened on any of the other movies I've tried to watch so far (except a slight artifacting in one scene of the Extended Edition of The Two Towers). If the movies I was having problems with were less important to me, I might just watch them on my old player and keep the system. But the Lord of the Rings films are some of my favorites, and I cannot own a home theater system that won't play them. I don't know if there is an incompatibility issue with Panasonic DVD players and New Line's DVDs, or if there is something unusual about the way the "Rings" movies read on progresive scan players (none of the other players I tested the discs on had progressive scan); all I know is, if you are a fan of the Tolkien films, you don't want this system!
May work on older models - wasn't clear from web site that it did not work for Touch. Very disappointed.
I'm upgrading my recommendation on this thermometer to a 3/4. I've used it in a offset smoker for multiple cuts of meat and it reads fine. It does have several shortcomings.The clips for the smoker probe are terrible. You will need to find an alternative to the metal clips to get a good reading. I've found a wood block works very well in my offset. Just don't use wood if you are grilling rather than smoking.It's range is also terrible. Line of sight works if there is nothing in between. It does not work at 25 feet through my sliding door, but worse yet does not tell you it is out of range. It just keeps showing the last temperature.Once you learn where to set the receiver because of the range issues it performs well. Given that there are no better alternatives with dual probes this is as good as it gets.
My 75GB Model DTLA307075 IBM hard drive crashed after 4 months of use. The head mechanism was broken and I had to send my hard drive away to have the data recovered costing thousands. Other people that I know have had great results with the exact same type of drive.
It's good in concept, but not in practice. The software does not work well with Windows XP. The installation instructions for the software do not work (i.e., there is no D:\install.exe) Although it's USB, it's not plug and play. You have to manually install several different applications to get it to work. The instructions are a poor translation from a language other than english. The software, once you are able to get it to work, is not user friendly.The first scanner I got did not work properly - it left a white line through everything I tried to scan. The second one works now after fiddling around with the installation for several hours. But it appears that it will only work with the software that comes with it. There are no instructions for the use of that software. There are better portable scanners out there. There has to be.
I hope this is recyclable, but it went straight to the recycling bin after trying to use it the first few times. Even the cleaning service personnel did not want it after they witnessed it's poor performance. It is like something you would get from a bad 70's infomercial. Save your money!
The bristles on the brush started falling out on the first use. What good is a brush that leaves more debris than ti removes? The cleaning pad side did nothing. It didn't seem to have any cleaner on it and just made the smudges on my lens bigger.
When it works it is good. I have been using it for 2 weeks to listen to podcasts and music. The sound quality is good. I use it while running on the sidewalk (on a road with lot of traffic) and on airplanes. The volume level is high enough to hear in both of those environments. Things I did not like(a) It does not work with WMP 11 after a couple of times (and the manual, the configuration checker on the CD and the Samsung website are all mum about this!). The PC and WMP did not recognize the product - and no reason was given. The manual is written for dummies but with out any content! Had to spend a lot of time to do research; figured out that I had to uninstall WMP 11 and go back to WMP 10. WMP11 to WMP10 on XP is not an easy task!(b) The cap is easy to lose!
The reader works only on cards smaller that 1GB !!!!However they do not mention it anywhere. Very disappointing.
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 this and I move my notebook alot since I work at home. Even with the most care the clip wore out in only 5 months. Would not buy again!
I was very excited about using this to connect my android phone and listen to Pandora in the car. However, the sound quality was very poor (and I picked a frequency that had no interference whatsoever). Based on other reviews, I thought the sound was going to be much better. I can only think that the antenna is on the back of my car, and the transmitter does not have enough power. If your antenna is closer to the transmitter you might be luckier, but for me it does not do much.
I have had similar poor experiences with LaCie customer support with my LaCie 500 GB drive (ethernet, USB interface). The drive controller doesn't work with Mac OS X 10.5 via USB and Ethernet interface doesn't support larger than 4GB file sizes.LaCie doesn't stand behind there products at all - Buyer Beware - Don't buy a LaCie drive.
I purchased these refill rolls in an attempt to save money on the refill. However, trying to use a refill for this is ridiculously difficult. The material is very fragile and tears very easily. There are no instructions provided and I broke both while trying to figure out how to use them. A total waste of money and ended up purchasing the fully assembled refill at a loss of $60. Perhaps someone smarter than me could have figured it out sooner. But unless you want to wrestle with tissue paper you may want to reconsider purchasing this product.
Very disappointing sound quality. It is difficult to tune the radio, and many stations barely come in. But, at least it looks good- oh wait thats not the most important quality in a radio! Its cute and compact and cd's plat clearly.
When I saw this unit advertised on Amazon I thought &quot;great price&quot; for a MP3/CD player. Unfortunately, the unit did not live up to my expectations. It is heavier and bulkier then it needs to be, and the construction seems flimsy. The MP3 functionality is extremely picky in terms of files and CD's that it will read. First I thought it was me, but after reading other people's experiences I realized it was the unit. Manual is worthless, and the manufacturers web site offered no help. I returned the player and invested a little more in the Sonicblue Rio Volt. Boy am I happy I did! The unit does everything the Memorex could not, even the sound was better. It's true - you get what you pay for!!
can't review at this time, my laptop is broken..so i can't tell you how good this is or not
This machine is a poor example of fax machine its alignment is bad its copys are bad it has a ink tape which was not explained, I know this is a cheap machine but many things are inexpensive but is no excuse poor workmanship.Thank You Carl WilliamsPS This is why I am returning this product.
I ordered the SCHT 700 last August and was initially pleased with my purchase. I have since learned quite a bit about home audio and realize that I made a mistake in purchasing this unit. To begin with, the overall design is terrible. To incorporate some of the hardware in the subwoofer is neat, but a poor engineering choice. I had a problem with hum bars crawling up my screen with this unit (funny how no bars with my other dvd player. even tried moving the unit to another tv on another outlet and turned off all interfering electronics to no avail) I complained to Panasonic and they sent me a generic email back saying I should take it 120 miles away to an authorized repair center. In addition, the video quality wasn't great and the lack of a digital input made the unit &quot;futureless.&quot; In the end I decided to just stick the poorly performing unit on my 19 inch tv and spend more money to get worthwhile equipment. I would not recommend purchasing this unit unless you are simply more marveled by having 5.1 channel sound than you are by a true surround sound experience. If you're on a budget, my advice is to save up and spend more because you get what you pay for.
The fuse blew within minutes of use, not sure what happened. I was running an out (non-powered) from my receiver to the AMP-100 playing my exterior speakers. Within about 25-30 minutes it stopped working. At first I thought it was my new receiver but later discovered that the Amp-100 blew a fuse. I replaced the fuse, but it still didn't work. Thankful Amazon's return policy!
I went to turn the volume down and a static discharge from my fingers went right through the volume control knob and literally smoked it. Seems to me you shouldn't have to worry about electrostatic discharge ruining your equipment when turning a knob on the front of the unit! Like maybe using plastic instead of metal knobs?
DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR, put your wallet away. 3 months into my ownership the sound card gave up, that was on Dec. 10th. today is Jan. 11th. and nobody at SHARP or their local ( pardon the expression ) service vendor, can tell me when I will have the unit back. Dear God buy from some other manufacturer.
Battery was advertised to meet or exceed manufacturer spec.Manufacturer-supplied batteries have capacity of 6000 mah. The replacement battery supplied provides only 4800 mah capacity.The battery supplied does not have an integral cover, but an aftermarket cover. The cover does not fit the battery or the battery opening in computer properly. The battery cover will not stay mounted in the computer. The battery cover falls off the bottom of the computer, leaving the battery exposed and making the computure a three legged computerHow does this battery meet or exceed original manufacturer specs?????
These radios do not work well. They do not transmit well unless you are on a flat plain area. We bought them for our cruise and could not communicate on the ship. Also, by the end of the trip, one of the radios had no display and won't turn off without taking out the batteries. I would not recommend these.
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.
I wouldn't purchase this product because after one week of using, the callers couldn't hear me, I could only hear them. I had to by another headset.
A piece of real [...]. Never even think of buying this.After lot of difficulties, I could finally point it to the moon. I only saw white light through its eye-piece as much as I can see with my naked eyes!!! The eye piece is so small, it seems as if I poked a hole on a piece of paper and watched a portion of the moon through the paper. And I paid so much money to see that [...]?Then I focussed on a distant star. It just appeared as it would appear through a 4x cheap binocular.Believe me, don't buy a telescope if you live in a city and have enough "noise" from other light sources. If you live in a country side, you'd better buy a better telescope and not this [...].I finally sold it on ebay and bought a good pair of Nikon binocular. The moon looks awesome through the Nikon binoculars. Read my other review on Nikon binoculars.
DO NOT BUY THE PANASONIC PT-50LC13 TV OR ANY TV FROM PANASONIC!!! I purchased my PT-50LC13 in March of 2004 and it has worked a total of 9 months! It has broke 5 times in one year!! I have had 3 bulbs go bad and a projection unti (this unit costs more than the TV does if it is not under warranty). And now, it is broken again. This time it is something different, maybe a balast. This has been the WORST piece of electronic equipment I have ever purchased! And the customer service (if you can call it service) is horrible!!! Each time the bulb blew out I waited anywhere from 3 weeks to 2 months to get a new one. And the projection unit took over a month to order. 4 full months this TV sat unsed due to repair.Panasonic DOES NOT CARE ABOUT IT'S CUSTOMERS!!! When you call, you can complain all you want, and they don't even appologize!!! They make statements like "we don't care if you buy a TV from us" and "you got the 1 year warranty for free when you bought the TV" They make no effert to make you feel like even putting up with them.My unit is just about out of warranty and when it goes out after that, it will be put out on my curb for trash pickup!!! Because that is exactly what it is, TRASH!If you are considering a Panasonic TV, DON'T!!! You can save yourself a lot of anger, frustration, and money by just choosing another product and getting that extended warranty from Bestbuy or Circuit City. Let them deal with the problems because Panasonic does not care about the little guy.
These disks work fine for data, but I've never been able to get them to work for music at ANY speed. They either skip or don't play at all. I've not had the same problems with media from other companies.
Does not work with the item that it sells. Why sell them together? Buy a cordless phone and this item has nowhere to connect.
I purchased the Canon to replace a similar 4x6 printer that recently died on me. I will not mention the manufacurer of the other printer because I dont work for a printer company like many of the authors of the reviews on this site. I stupidly believed that the Canon would produce just as high of quality photos as the other manufacturer. I purchased it based on the great photo results I had got out of a Canon 900 series. I was not only let down, but horrified to discover the prints were not even close to the colors represented in the actual picture. If I had not previously used color printers I would have assumed it had to do with the monitor display vs the actual colors. This is not the case. The printer dimmed the colors leaving any dark areas without contrast and even after I edited photos to lighten them the skin tones looked green no matter what I did. I had to return it and purchase a printer from another manufacturer. In addition the printer is advertised as being highly compact, which it is, until you want to print. Dont place anything 7" in front or behind the printeras the photo is shot back and forth while the ink is layers on it. You will need at least a foot of clear desk space. I hope I can steer people clear of this piece of junk.
Used for Blue Ray video. Excellent cable, made by Monster. Comes in a generic bag.
I am unhappy with the Photosmart C200 camera I purchased in November of 1999. It worked great, and with ease at first. In May of 2000 it wouldn't work one day... after numerous phone calls to HP and a high telephone bill I finally sent mine back to them. They lost it and never sent me a replacement. After many more phone calls I got my replacement in June of 2000, and now this one isn't working. The first time it was an &quot;internal communication error&quot; and this time it is an error in the auto flash they tell me. So beware, you may be loving it at first but once you have a problem with it good luck getting a timely response and help from HP, they keep passing you on to different people and more long distance calls. I am now trying to get a full refund for a camera that will work, since the first time this happened I missed my son's preschool graduation and my daughter's first birthday, and now am camera-less again for my son's first day of kindergarten, moments that can't be reproduced to share with my out of town relatives who got used to seeing things as they happened making them feel more a part of their grandchildren and the important things going on in their lives. My recommendation would certainly to be not to buy this camera. I hope you people that are having good luck with yours continue to have that same luck.
The worst telemarketers, debt collectors, etc., rarely call from the same number twice, so I don't see how to set this device up to block these numbers. I get pestered constantly from robocallers who promise to lower my interest rate, and these people never call from the same number twice. So, blocking their past numbers serves no purpose.I was hoping this device would provide some solution to blocking telemarketers that constantly change their numbers, but that doesn't appear to be the case, except to block ALL unknown callers. But, that seems dangerous to me - what if someone I know is calling in an emergency from a hospital or some other number that isn't "known" to the device? They won't be able to get through.So, I just don't see how this device is supposed to be useful for blocking telemarketers and ONLY telemarketers.It seems to me the right way to handle this problem is for the device to actually pick up the call and ask for a password (or "extension"), and, if the caller doesn't know it, then send them to voicemail. (Of course, if they do know the extension, then they should be passed on to your real phone.) This would require the device to have a built-in answering machine. Does anyone know of such a device?
I have purchased the card for my 3 years old Toshiba laptop, which has a wireless card (b) so I thought it is time to go faster. I have connected to various access points with it,but for the first week I could not get it to connect to internet, so it would see the networks but it would not connect at all. After installing the latest driver i connected to internet, however even it shows a stronger signal than my laptop's card it is very very slow.Plus, it did not see some of the networks, which i could see with my laptop's card. The Tech. guys have been very kind , but their advice did not help.I am very disappointed.
The cable is much to lrge for my use. I would have preferred something smaler and shorter.
The whole epitaph "you get what you pay for" really applies to this piece of junk "MP3 player". I loaded the music on it just fine - my computer had no problem finding it, etc; but the first time I tried to use it, I couldn't get the stupid thing to turn on for about 10 mins, and when I finally got that to happen, I couldn't turn it off! I had to remove the batteries to turn it off. The buttons only worked that one time too -- I can't get any of the buttons to work anymore, and it won't turn on at all. I switched out the batteries a few times, read the instructions, all that good stuff, but it's just crap. Don't buy this one -- unfortunately, the "cheap" MP3 players these days are pretty "cheap" in quality too.
For basic use, this works pretty well. I used mine in the office several times a week. One annoying thing is the cord -- the volume control/noice reduction switch is placed in an awkward location. It just hangs there and kinda pulls on the headphones a bit when you're wearing it. When they're lying on my desk, the control (which houses the noise reduction battery) will fall off my desk and subsequently, pull my headphones off the desk too.The noice cancellation feature doesn't 'cancel' out the noise. It can reduce it a bit but it will feel like a change in air pressure in your ears. I usually just turn up the volume to drown out the surrounding noise.My major complaint with these headphones is that this is my second set (in 3 years) and I have just encountered the same problem that I had with the first one. For whatever reason, while listening to music, the vocals will sound very distant (like it's in the background). I've tried wiggling the cord in various places to see if something was loose. No luck.They're a pretty good bargain but I've given these headphones 2 chances and they've broken twice. So I'm done with them and will try something else.
This laptop battery died in just under 6 months! Since I'm usually running off AC power, I had expected more performance and lifespan from this battery. I cannot recommend this battery.
picks won't hold rollers. there is nothing else to say. Very Disappointed. Nothing Else to say. Picks won't hold rollers
I've used Nikon products for 40 years, a veritable Nikon fan, but I wouldn't recommend that anyone buy this pen. When I saw this lens pen I thought it was a great idea to have such a compact cleaning system that I could put in my pocket, and I really wanted to like the product. So I was quite surprised and disappointed to discover that this pen is as useless as it is, and I think you could actually damage your glass with it very easily.The pen didn't remove many smudges while it merely smeared around other ones, and leaves behind some kind of film/coating and occasionally tiny sparkly bits that I had difficulty removing. When I pressed the tip onto paper the pen left a black ring on the paper, so now I need to clean my filter with tissue and cleaner to get rid of what the pen left behind. The cloth material glued to the tip fell off the first time I used it.The tip consists of a rigid stem and kind of looks like a miniature plumber's helper. A thin piece of material is glued to the stem, which fell off the stem the first time I used it. I'm not very comfortable using this rigid stem, where there is very little give, on my expensive glass. It seems like it would be too easy to press too hard on a nasty smear and damage the glass. When one uses one's finger the pressure is spread over a larger area and is softer on the lens. Since you can't clean the tip, the tip will accumulate dirt over time which will scratch the lens.So I recommend that you stay away from this product, and instead use lens tissue (not a reusable cloth that will also accumulate grit over time) and sparingly use a good lens cleaning solution. The retractable brush is nice, but I use a camel hair make-up brush that also retracts.
This is replacing a Netgear WNR3500. Worked right out of the box, simple setup. Excellent gigabit router and N/G wireless router. However, the USB shared port does not work as claimed. Called D-Link technical support 3 times. The first time I was asked to download the lastest version of the SharePort software, V3.0 (it came with V2.0). That did not fix the problem. The second time I called D-Link, I was told to contact the printer manufacturer to get help to configure the printer. I was told by the printer manfacturer that they weren't responsible for the router USB connection and suggested I call D-Link back (surprise!). On the third call to D-Link, I asked to speak with a supervisor who was somewhat helpful. He asked further, detailed questions leading us to reflash the firmware which also did not fix the problem. I am now in the RMA stage with D-Link and am to send them the unit at my expense while they send me another router. My system will be down in the mean time and they would like a credit card number - I'm not pleased about this! I may just return the product and get a refund unless someone knows how to fix this.I bought this router because of its high ratings. This is a good router, both wired and wireless but the feature that attracted me to this (the shared USB port) does not work as claimed.If this gets fixed, I will update my review.
no rca outputs: no rear view picture available: sent it back for the clarion model 20$ more but way more versatile
My wife ordered this from my wish list for me for Christmas. It fit my Sony A55 perfect, it would not fit the Sigma 18-200 lens that I have. I returned it for a refund and was charged a $37 surcharge. I'd be careful in your selection, it says it fits&#34;select&#34; lens. I would have thought Sigma lens would fit Sigma lens.
I've used my Zen Xtra very little - mostly on long road trips plugged into my car stereo, or on long flights. It's received very, very light use. Even so, the headphone jack on it is totally broken, rendering the player completely useless. This is apparently a common problem with these players - the jack is flimsily attached to the main board of the player. It clearly takes only the lightest use to sever the headphone jack connections, and once it breaks you can't do a thing about it. Bye bye Zen Xtra. Do a web search and you will come up with numerous web sites talking about this issue. It's a well known issue. Creative refuses to fix it even though it is clearly a defect in the product. They want to charge close to one hundred dollars to fix it - half the price of what I originally paid for the unit. Yeah - it costs less than an IPod, but all I can say is you get what you pay for.
I have had a Sportrak Map for almost 3 years now. At first I was very pleased with the unit. That changed about a year ago.The unit started to "lose" the satellite almanac. The satellite status screen would show a blank. I went to the Magellan website, and the site recommended a total memory clear. I did that and it did nothing but remove everything I had programmed into the unit.Next I did a software update, as recommended by the Magellan website. This made the problem worse. The unit wouldn't "remember" where any satellite was. After sending an e-mail to Magellan, I sent the unit to them for repair. Magellan said the satellite almanac had to be re-installed.Upon receipt of the "repaired" unit, I now found that the GPS receiver took at least 10-15 minutes to establish its position, this under clear skies with no obstructions. In addition, I found that the EPE, estimated probability of error, or how far off the unit thinks it might be, had increased from 10-20 feet to upwards of 300-600 feet. To be sure, the unit would at first, after "finding" itself, give an EPE of 10 feet or so. After about 20-30 minutes of use the EPE would climb to astronomical numbers, rendering the GPSr useless.There are also reports on the Geocaching.com website forums of sportraks having stress cracks on the rear where the screws hold the front and back together. These cracks compromise the watertight integrity of the unit.After checking the Geocaching.com website and the geocaching forums, I found this situation to be more commonplace than I had imagined. In addition, I found out about a trait specific to Magellan units called "boomerang". What this means is that after you enter a waypoint, when you navigate to that waypoint you will have to walk at least 100 feet past the waypoint and then wait for the GPS unit to decide to locate itself and track back to the entered point. Whether this is due to position "averaging" or just a bug, the result is aggravation.In addition, this boomerang effect means that when you try to use the backtrack feature, the unit will lead you all over the place as it has no real idea where it was, and is just making a best guess. I don't need a GPS to make a guess for me, I can do that on my own!I wouldn't recommend this unit, and in fact I have edited my "So you want to.." guide to reflect my disappointment with the unit.Don't buy it, don't even consider it. You will waste your money.
Nice drive but went to the U3 site to update Launchpad program for Vista as directed. U3 site downloaded a sandisk program -- no indiaction that update applies to SanDisk drives only. By the time I figured that out, it was too late to use the vista update on the Verbatim site. The Verbatim site no longer recognized the drive as a "Verbatim" device. Neither Verbatim nor SanDisk support could/would help; both referred me to the other's support site. So, I am left with a U3 (SanDisk Launchpad) Verbatim drive that apparently does not and can not have a hardware "security" enable function -- which is what I bought the U3 drive for in the first place. So, I bought a new SanDisk U3 USB drive. Operator error? You bet, but one I couldn't seem to recover from without spending more money. You can research U3 and other flash drive security issues on [...].
The "Belkin Gotcha" with this product is a very long switching delay. Good KVM's of the PS/2 variety switch instantly. To accomplish the same thing with a USB keyboard and mouse would take some engineering which Belkin did not bother to do (in fact, as with many of Belkin's products, this product is actually made by some other fly by night outfit, Belkin is just slapping their name on it).There are probably applications for this product where the delay is not important. Too bad Belkin can't be honest and print the expected switching delay on the product's packaging.
I now have two different Maverick Thermometers. This and an ET-7. Each of them worked good for the first 60 days then quit. Their customer service is poor and the wireless technology they use is intermittent at best. I can get it to connect periodically but after awhile I lose connectivity.I think I speak for the thousands of folks who have invested alot of time and energy into Eggs, Smokers, etc and I'd like to see a top quality wireless unit even if it is 3x as much up front.
I'm not sure if they are the same, but the product advertises the Brand Lens Pen and they even show the pen with the brand on it; however, the one I got says Vivitar. I have not used it yet, but I have read reviews of other people who have used other brands that were not Lenspen and their experience was not as good.
It will not work on the D300. Charged it twice but still was not recognized by my D300. Too bad.
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.
You're wasting your money. Extremely annoying to operate. Not a problem cause it breaks after a couple of months. Take the money and get some dental work, it's way more fun.
I seldom write negative revues but I'm VERY disappointed with this. Some places say it can hold 20 reject numbers and other places (including website) says 70. I assume there must have been an upgrade and their documentation missed it, I'll never know...The Problems...If you plug in a phone that has caller ID, then that phone "data Error" while the correct ID is displayed properly on the new controller (slight annoyance).The deal breaker is you are told to find your main telephone line and connect this to it and all other phones then get connected to this so it will work through-out your house/apartment. Problem is, most people don't have any idea how to do this and typically the only 'master' plug to the phone line is OUTSIDE!This works only on the phones that are plugged into it (although it only has one plug to the phone).... You can't put this is any room and have it work on all phones. For the electrically inclined this must be in series with the phone line used no parallel. It does NOT intercept a reject call it just prevents your one phone from getting it.Another annoying feature is on blocked calls, they get blocked (on one phone anyway) BUT there is no 'reject message' from the unit, no nothing for the caller that simply hears the phone ringing and ringing assuming you're not home and will try back later at the same time all the other phones in your house are ringing like normal!Very poor technique for reject cal...I have a friend that sometimes (I don't know why) sets her cell phone on 'private' so her number is not shown on caller ID. With a 'reject message' at least they get the idea what is happening Vs ringing, ringing, ringing... My OLD machine said to "remove call blocking and try again". This just rings and rings....It has an A and B list for prioritizing callers which is ok and a speed dial which is ok if you use it but again all of this is only for phones connected to the unit and I don't intend to rewire all the rooms in my apartment...Pretty worthless if call reject for telemarketers is what you're looking for..I'll give it to someone for Christmas and tell them it's a speed dialer for one phone....
Amazon sends out older version of the hardware. It's v4 now, but Amazon sends out v3. I guess Amazon becomese a surplus dumping ground.
Functional but not very good in day,reflections from rear window is a problem. I may trya glare reduction screen on the rear glass. Object are closer than they appear, (needobject sensors). Night vision -- My lens has a smear on the inside that distorts asmall portion of my FOV (field of view). Just remember its an aid not an answer.
The volume control stopped working quite soon - works in certain positions only. The soft covers deteriorated very quickly. Two stars for a relative comfort.
I defy you to even attempt to use this thing without repeatedly consulting the hefty manual (and keeping it near your bedside at all times). It is the most ergonomically unfriendly, hopelessly impossible-to-use piece of electronics I have ever owned. Try to find something as simple as the on-off switch on this thing, for example!Once you get over the atrocious learning curve, you get a feature-rich, decent-sounding piece of equipment. But this is a *clock radio.* You shouldn't have to take a class in how to use a clock radio.
works well for iPod and AM. Does not pick up AM well at all. we returned it since we could not get our favorite channels on FM.
I was hopeful that this would help with boosting the signal from my receiver to my tv so I could get full 1080p, but signal got worse when I put the extender on vs. using no extender. Not sure if my unit is defective or not, but it only made things worse.
If it were only that we could pay for an upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003. Toshiba is not going to offer it FOR ANY PRICE, even though Microsoft has stated that the hardware is compatable.
This is one of the first times I have felt compelled to comment on a product. Save your money. I bought a refurbished pair and applied a $25 coupon and still feel cheated. If I had paid full price, I would be mad and gone to the trouble of returning the Sony NC ear buds.The construction is fair for a cheap pair of ear buds, but the electronic noise cancelling is almost non-existent. What you hear is an annoying and loud hiss. If you push the ear buds tight into your ears, some NC effect is achieved, but the hissing is intolerable.I have experience with other NC products: I bought Sony's NC ON EAR headphones ($50) with fair NC properties. I paid ($104) for a JVC ON EAR headphones, much better. I recently tried Bose QC-15 at Best Buy ($300), very nice, with very good NC properties, but does nothing for noise from conversation, etc.I wish that I had put my $25 Amazon coupon and $17 I paid for the Sony ear buds (junk) toward the Bose. Sometimes you get what you pay for... if you paid more than $15 for Sony's NC ear buds, you did not!
I will keep it simple. :) I am using a dell notebook with WINXP and it has bluetooth s/w (Dell's supplied widcomm) already installed for my pda. The mouse got recognised and works right a way using Winxp's default driver. I kept the existing Widcomm bluetooth stack (or hub - as in logitech literature)without installing any logitech driver/sw from the included CD. Mouse can be turned it off at night, and turned back on in the morning, it has never been failed to reconnect. All is well until 1 day I want to assign the wheel button for keystroke assignment. So I d/l & installed "setpointxxx_v270" from logitech driver section. "setpointxxx_v270" is a bloated s/w contains 2 parts. 1st part is "setpoint" which customizes your mouse behaviour. 2nd part is logitech's own bluetooth stack & services & GUI which are supposed to install only when your pc doesnt contain any Bluetooth stack/hub. However after installing setpoinxxx_v270 & reboot & check update & reboot, bad things started to happen. V270 mouse will fail to reconnect after being turned off & on. It will also fail to reconnect when PC is resuming from standby. No matter what I do, the mouse refuses to reconnect. So I uninstall Setpointxxx_V270. Still it can be detected but failed to reconnect. I end up fixing it by manually remove all logitech residue craps & delete "Bluetooth Virtual HID mouse" under "Human Interface Devices" in "Device manager".(u have to "show hidden devices" to see it) Then reconnect the mouse again. Its clear that Logitech's setpointxxx_V270 will screw up the mouse BT driver. Now It works well without d Logitech's stupid s/w. In terms of hardware, I will rate 4 stars. Logitech loses 2 stars not providing a proper supporting s/w driver.
The Zune is a fair music player, not the best and not the worst.If it wasn't for the fact that it is so locked down and Windows only it would be a great deal.You have to use the Zune software to sync with your computer for transferring music files.The software is an over glorified Windows Media Player, and makes importing your song library not the easiest thing to do. So unless you are doing a fresh copy from your CD to the Zune it will not be an easy task.
The Nikon Coolpix line is very good, BUT the flash battery capability on this model is almost worthless. Starting from a full charge, you get only about 3-4 flash shots, and the recycle time is unacceptably long in any case. I had a Nikon swivel 2100, and the battery system on that (rechargable lithium)was great. The 3100 really fell off the rails!
If I was a boss at Philips the person responsible for this design would have been FIRED long ago. Why create a portable stereo with NO WAY to pick up or carry it? THe speakers fall off, the front door gets jacked up from trying to carry it somehow. Not to mention it doesn't have much MOJO. Pass on this you won't regret it.
I bought these hoping that they would help me work in a room with a TV playing by listening to music. They were totally ineffective. The noise canceling feature was JUST noticeable i.e. there was a barely detectable difference between ON and OFF. But the frequency response was poor - almost no upper register which made listening to music hardly bearable even with TV off. I returned them for credit,
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,
The brush sheds like a Labrador the other side is nothing but a shami circle glued to a suction-cup and overall the pen isn't that high tech to spend 10 bucks on. I'd recommend the AMAZON version to anyone looking to buy one. It's got great reviews, it's cheap and it actually has Prime Shipping. I though this one did however it still took 4 days to show up. Oh and the vendor for this uses USPS which in my eyes is a way of pissing on the customer. They're good at getting letters across the world quickly, but packages aren't their thing.
I got this drive for Christmas 06. It is May 07 and it is dead. It was nice when it worked and fast too. But the drive just quit working. I sent it for warranty work, but guess what? Seagate bought Maxtor and is honoring the warranty. It is hard to navigate Maxtor stuff on Seagate's website because it doesn't support a lot of Maxtor's old stuff. I got an RMA from Seagate for a refurbed drive of the same kind. The new drive worked once and then died. It's still at Seagate as we speak. Its a hassle. I have all maxtor internal drives in my computers and love them. I hate this one. I'd recommend Maxtor to anyone but they are not around anymore.Don't buy any leftover Maxtor stuff on the shelves that are overstock, or you'll have to deal with poor Seagate staff trying to phase out the stuff.
I am a avid griller and smoker of meats using my Weber equipment, with which I have been very pleased. I purchased the Maverick a couple of years ago and have used it numerous times in my bullet. Mid last year the thermometer began displaying grossly inaccurate readings, which I later determined to be a result of a bad probe most likely due to crimping. I attempted to contact the company to order replacement parts numerous times without success. Numerous phone calls were placed and not one was ever picked up. If there ever was a business run out of a garage, this one is it! A marginal product offered by a sub-par company.
This does not fit the 98 ranger even though it say it does. This kit is cheaply made from flimsy plastic. Spend a few more dollars and get a metra kit.
As I have gone back and read more reviews, I realized I should have read more of the negative reviews instead of just one or two from each good and bad, then saw there were more good reviews so decided to give it a shot since the price was right at the time.I bought this pretty much for my husband to take on his Navy Deployments. I am glad we tested it out before he actually had to leave. Like many others our unit lasted barely 6 months. I chucked it up as a loss since hubby got a laptop. But We used in the car a few times to entertain our little one and hooked to the TV. After awhile the screen turned out and the remote quit working. Which was fine at that point I just decided to leave it hooked to my bedroom TV. Well after a little while of that the discs quit spinning at all! No error messages, no picture, no producing sound, the remote and player buttons no longer worked.So I say wait an extra payday or 2 and save the money for a better unit.
Recently I purchased the following items:* Da-lite 96x96 Tripod Projector Screen* 96IN Zipper Bag Carrying Case* Da-Lite Tripod SkirtUpon arrival I discovered that the screen/skirt are not as advertised. In the photograph of the screen with the skirt affixed (on De-lite's website), the leg of the tripod is not showing. However, upon assembly, the front leg of the tripod sticks out about 1 foot in front of the screen. This defeats the purpose of having the skirt in the first place.I called De-lite directly and spoke with a woman. After she conferred with someone she came back laughing and stated that most people "don't have a problem showing a little leg." She then agreed that the picture on the website is misleading. She said that there was no way to adjust the tripod. She was unapologitic for the misrepresentation. I did not appreciate their sarcasm or plain rude behavior.Overall, I am very dissatisfied with the entire De-Lite experience and I will be returning the equipment.
Unfortunately I was never able to load this card to my camera. It had to be returned, and I was charged a restocking fee, for what I feel was nothing I did.
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!
First of all, I have an email address, I just don't want to subscribe to amazon. Well this ipod case is not the best. there better ones out there. When I first got this case, I thought it rocks, But I was wrong. The silicone was sticky so it attracted a lot of dirt and other crap, It had no air vents in tha back, And the screen protector was silicone so it attracted dust to the screen, and after a couple weeks, it ripped! There are better cases out there like the xterememac silicone sleeve. It has vents in the back so it keeps the ipod cool, It has so screen protector, but I bought some great hard plastic ones, and the silicone is not sticky. It's harder but it gives better protection. It would go with the Xtrememac sleeve or the iskin.
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.
When i bought this i thought it was the best product ever. Turns out it was the worst purchase I made. Though it charged my iPod touch (2nd gen), it wouldn't turn on for days when the battery died. Sometimes i had no control of when I could use it. It sucks. Dont buy.
Pretty much the same as the other reviews. Locked up. Took it back to Wally World with a blank DVD and VHS tape inside cause it wouldn't let me retrieve them. When it did work the tape tracking would go crazy. This is a sorry product!!
Got the e740 for Christmas this year and was really looking forward to using my first Win CE device (I had used a Palm Vx previously). The built in WiFi with a CF & SD expansion slots met all of my requirements. Unfortunately, this thing has been a huge disappointment, mainly due to the poor product design by Toshiba. My main problems have been:1. The Master Clear (Erase Everything in Memory) switch is right next to the WiFi on/off switch. On two occasions I have accidentally wiped out all my files & software by accidentally flipping the Master Clear switch instead of the WiFi switch. I'd love to meet the *genius* on the design team who made the call to put this where they did.2. The battery release button is tripped when pulling the device from the Toshiba leather case. I've had to put tape over the switch to keep it from releasing the battery when I take the e740 from its case. And yes, this has also led to accidental draining of the internal battery and loss of all personal files.3. Back up program stinks. Losing all of my files wouldn't be so frustrating if the backup program worked. Unfortunately, the ActiveSync program doesn't work well and I often end up with corrupted files (can't totally blame Toshiba for this but their included Data Backup program doesn't work either).4. The voicenotes button is constantly getting pressed by accident. This is annoying but I changed the button to be inactive so it's not a problem anymore.5. Inaccurate low battery. Occasionally, the low battery alert comes on warning me that I am about to lose all my data when the battery is charged. Invariably this happens in an important meeting and I want to take notes. Very frustrating.Overall, I think this device had alot of potential but Toshiba did a lousy job designing the device. A little bit of forethought or possibly some human factors research could have prevented this. In any case, I have warned friends and colleagues to avoid this flawed product.
I work in the music business, both in the studio and on the road Internationally.Thus, the concept of a device that could play thousands of songs, enabling me to listen to board tapes and compare studio mixes was intriguing.A friend generously gave me an I-Pod for Christmas.Having heard that there were stability problems with the I-Pod I decided to compare it against other players.The Creative Labs 40 GB was less than the price of an I-Pod 10 GB with a bit better sound.Being a grown-up I bought a protective case, never dropped it (or the subsequent units) and was very careful about charging it (them.)After several returns I decided that, like many expensive sports cars, while a nice unit, (when they work,) the unit's poor reliability record, the time it takes to load and catalogue songs from the computer and the further time consuming hassle through which the stores put the buyer trying find and exchange the units, make them more trouble than they are worth.
Received the D-Link DSM-520 in a timely manner.I bought it with the intention of using it to stream Active-TV which was one of its main selling points. I quickly ran into problems. I could never get the DSM-520 to connect to Active-TV application.I placed a support call and was given a case number. The agent could not get off the phone fast enough. I had to tell him that "no, this is not fixed I need for you to stay on the line". Eventually, he suggested that I upgrade the Active-TV application from a download from the D-Link website. The site is hard to navigate unless you want to see tons of advertised D-Link products. The response from the incredibly clumsy DSM-520 interface was so slow that I could barely get anything done. After selecting Active-TV from the menu selections I could wait several minutes without any feedback wondering if it was going to try to find my PC holding the Active-TV application.The support number I received is never used for anything as far as I can tell and for the next 5 attempts to get someone who knew anything at all about the DSM-520. I had to give my basic information each time.On my sixth support call I to be very adamant that I needed to speak to level 3 support. The person I dealt with at this level was adequate on basic troubleshooting on this model. We downloaded firmware. This unit seemed to have great difficulty locating the software on the USB drive. We ended up having to cold start the unit with the memory stick in the USB drive before it would do anything.Even after we downloaded the firmware, it did not help the situation with Active-TV. I could locate photos on my PC to share but that only proved that part of the DSM-520 actually worked; I could never connect to Active-TV.I shared out my desktop with the support person so that he could troubleshoot real time. He eventually said that he thought this was a hardware problem and that I should return the unit. I'm gladly returning this product and I'm unlikely to buy another D-Link product.
I too am an avid reviewer and cook. Loved the idea of smoker temp and meat temp with this product. However; you literally have to stand next to the smoker for it to get any range. For those that have range, would love to hear if there is any possible tweaking. But, if it requires for me to turn off everything i own to get this thing to work, I am out! Shouldnt have to do that while everything else works just fine. In addition, the way Redi Chek designed the on/off switch in the battery compartment is idiotic to me. Really? What engineer designed that? Plus, the plugs are at the bottom, would be nice if they plugged in on the sides or the top. When plugged in it's a little lopsided. Overall, very disappointed with this unit.
Stay away from eMachines T5082,This is junk.Do not throw money into garbage!!!!!!!!512 MB of RAM is a joke with Windows Vista.
DO NOT buy this if you have an iPhone 4! I had an iPhone 3G and it stayed connected all of the time. i just upgraded to the iPhone 4 and this unit will not automatically connect to the iPhone 4. Every time you turn the ignition off you have to pair up the two devices. This is unacceptable!! This is not a 1 step process either, so it's a real inconvenience. Also, Pioneer's customer support has been awful in my experiences over the past year, including this issue.
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.)
Let's just say you get what you pay for. This product has perhaps the worst user interface I've ever seen. I did manage to get it connected to my network, but found it unusable from that point. I returned mine.
This camera bag was sold to me by 6ave Camera. I sent 6ave an email and explained the situation and recieved no response. While I have not delt with them in the past, my experience has not been a good one. One of the main reasons I bought the bag is because of its all-weather capability. I often shoot in the mountains of Arizona, hiking miles from my vehicle and storms roll in quickly. I will not order from then again. J. Michael Tofaute
Very frustating device. Constantly drops my Audible book program so all the software has to be reloaded. Feel like you have to handle with tweezers so as not to turn something on or off. Full of surprises. Very slow downloads. Nice screen. Looks good. I bought the spare battery which is a tight fit but after inserting it may crash machine.
keep this in mind. if a 750MB, 80minute CD-R is set up for as a data disc, it can hold 185 songs of about 4minutes a song. then a 16MB chip could only hold about 4 songs with an average length of 4 minutes. NOW my numbers could be off, but they show that you would have no variety in your library.
The Amazon.com reviews of the Terk Technology AM/FM Radio Antenna provided fair warning. While a few were favorable, there were some who found the product useless. Regrettably, I must join the latter group. I tried the antenna on two FM receivers in two separate rooms of my New York City apartment. It failed to pick up any signals, much worse than a t-wire antenna on one receiver and a rabbit ears on the other. I am happy to report that returning the product to Amazon.com and receiving a credit for its cost was easy and painless.
I bought these earphones after reading lots of reviews and because of an excellent price on Amazon. I really liked the sound quality and the substantial wires didn't tangle. After two months the left ear plug stopped working - no sound. I contacted Ultimate Ears as they are still under warranty. They have a pretty simple process for returns which I am in the process of doing. We'll see how it goes. Hoping that some new ones will last considerably longer.ack theUpdate December 2007. My second pair just failed. The first pair failed in about 2 months and was replaced (without any trouble) by Ultimate Ears. I am about to send back the replacement set - again after less than 3 months of light use. Both times one of the earbuds just stopped producing any sound!!! I am 50+ years old and use these lighly and sporadically - they aren't used every day or abused. This time I am asking for a refund so I can purchase something a bit more durable!!
I bought this item before my cable company (RCN) decided to go all Digital and require a converter box to receive channels. So when I connected this thing to the converter box, the signal was choppy and full of static.I would not recommend this product for the modern day audio/visual equipment.
Messages are distorted in playback, losing major portion of content. Since other reviews were so favorable, I was very disappointed. Good thing I don't receive many calls!
Do not waste your time. It does not work. I spent at least a week, changing all sorts of settings. It did not work. I returned it.
I put these in a 2001 GMC Sierra. The speakers were for the back doors.These things were good for about three weeks. After three weeks I had sound like the speakers had shorted out, thought maybe a wire had dropped off a speaker. Wish I were right, but unfortunately I could not have been more wrong. When I took the door panel off the entire speaker frame had fractured into pieces and was useless. Then I took off the other door panel and that speaker was even worse, the frame around the base speaker had also failed. The speakers installed easy and did sound good until that time. Now, I do play my music on the loud side but all I have is a stock head unit and I do not have an amp. This is unacceptable to put a cheap plastic frame around a speaker!I would have attempted to return but I had thrown all the packaging and literature away already.
it was awful. For some reason, the batteries run out extremely fast. I only charged it and didn't use it for several days, and the next time it won't even turn on the camera! I may have been unlucky, but I was really disappointed!
My wife recently traveled to Germany with this unfortunate converter choice. It failed to operate. I caught several of the other reviews on this item that also indicated instant or premature death. Think there might be a trend. I can not recommend.
The item's appearance is very bad,it has so many scratches,it looks so old,it was sold for what its not worth.Iam disappointed but I got no time to return it.
This thing never worked for me.Does nt work with any usb printer. The installation guide and the customer service sucks.The product and the packing also looked like a used product.
For a $500.00 set of headphones you would expect the quality to match the price, but in this case it does not. I have owned a pair of HD650s for almost five years and have had numerous problems. The paint began to chip and flake off after a year of use and small cracks developed in the headband a year later. Finally, after five years the headband broke in half. Superglue did not fix the smaller cracks because once you get them, the integrity of the headband is compromised and you will experience pressure and pinching. I have also had problems with having the sound disappear from the right or left channels and have replaced the cable. A month after that the twin tiny gold coils where the cord is put in the headphones came loose and I had to replace those also. A $500.00 headphone quickly became a $600.00+ headphone after a couple of years. The amount of maintenance on my other headphones don't even come close to the amount of time and money spent on fixing my HD650s. The look and feel of the HD650 screams cheapness, it doesn't even come close to its competitors. In my hands it feels like a child's toy compared to a high-end headphone.The sound is amazing. It feels like I am standing right in the middle of the music and standing next to the orchestra or artist. It is a very warm sound and I forget I am even wearing headphones (before the headband cracking). It is too bad the quality doesn't match the sound. After going through all the headache of repairs the HD650s, I don't ever want to own a pair of Sennheisers ever again.
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...
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.
Says it's a 5.1 MP camera, I don't believe it for a second. i took a picture of something 1 foot away and it is so blurry you can barely make out what it is a picture of! My camera phone takes better, clearer pictures (and my camera phone takes BAD pics). Plus, it makes stupid anoying noises.I bought this to replace my HP Photosmart 735 camera that was stolen :-( and the HP, even though it was 3.2 MP took wonderful pics.i thought $70 for a 5.1 MP digital camera was a good deal, but if i would have known what a PIECE this was I wouldn't have paid $5.00 for it. That's how bad this thing is!I wish i could get my money back, but since i opened the package i'm stuck with this thing.i also bought the 4.0 MP version for my daughters BD and i'm not giving it to her, cause it can only be worse than this one, although i don't see how...i thought maybe it was just the LCD that made the pics look blurry, but no, they look worse when i downloaded them.this company should be ashamed of themselves for taking people's money. now i dont have a decent camera for christmas and that's $70 I could have used for kids presents.... UGH! i could go on and on, but i think you get the point...
I bought two of the Kingston 8GB Class 6 cards. Both cards were manufactured in Taiwan. Both of the cards will not fit properly into the SD slot of my Canon Rebel XSi. When you put the card into the slot, the slot's springs do not engage. In order to get the card out of the slot you have to pull it out instead of pushing the card in to release the springs. I have a Kingston Micro SDHC card with an SD adapter and I have no problem at all using it in my Canon camera. I will return the cards and get a different brand.
I absolutely adore headphones and can always find a special place in my heart to appreciate fine headphones. So it was a shame that my old school panasonic headphones were blown out due to my overuse and insane volumes that probably could have affected my hearing. Well, long story short, I had to find new headphones and I ended up being attracted to these fine Bose headphones but the price tag made me want to swallow a huge rock. However, I bought these headphones anyway. For the first few months, I enjoyed them. I couldn't hear anything around me, the sound was great that I pretty much got lost into the music I was blasting, they were very comfortable (but lots of cracking around the black elastic) and these headphones had such a sleek design. It didn't last long since after a few months (technically 4), they blown out. Now, I was severely pissed off since I paid $150 for these headphones and expected better. I was hoping for them to last longer than my $40 panasonic headphones which lasted a year or two before they met their maker. I tried to return them to the company since it is still under warranty but I lost my receipt which resulted in more anger from me (but this anger was resulted at myself). For the price, the headphones are not even worth the time. They last for such a short period of time that I don't think you can fully enjoy them. There (mentioned above) was also a problem with cracking around the earphones, resulting in "black crust" just falling off--that was only after a few weeks of use. Carrying this thing was also a problem, sure it's light weight and very easy to carry around but you have to be careful and watch what you do or these headphones can break on you. The case that it comes in is pretty nice but doesn't protect it whatsoever. (I decided to check out my headphones one day and just like that they broke and fell apart). So if you are a rough person or traveler, I would shy away from these headphones. I can predict that these headphones are not for heavy everyday use, just when you wanna watch a movie on your computer or in some case (macbook/laptop). Definitely not for ipods or any other mp3 device. These headphones were nice while they lasted but fun was just over too soon.
The card was not formatted correctly so I ended up returning it. I am sure it was just a factory defect, and in general this card works fine.
I did a major mistake by buying this thing used. It worked like a charm the first few times i had it. I had no history of damaging the cable or anything. One day it just gave out. The battery still worked, so at least I got some of my money's worth but nonetheless, Don't Buy Used without info on prior history.-I'm new to online shopping so I guess I learned my lesson.
I bought this for my wife and it quickly became her least favorite Christmas present. It does not recognize even the simplest items. Neither one of us could get it to recognize "Milk" I've already contacted the company and am returning the unit since it does not work as advertised.
I bought one of these batteries. Even the first time, after a full charge, it did not last very long. Used it just three times. Fourth time I tried to use it, it would not hold a charge at all. Horrible battery. I later bought an authentic Nikon battery. This thing is a total ripoff!
Broken when I got the product. The company it came from, AmericanRX, outsources thier customer service and the emails back and forth are not readable. The player was only $18 and they want me to pay shipping both ways to have the defective item replaced. I will make sure I only order Amazon products from now on.
The scanner is not working on ours so we attempted to contact HP customer support..."Hi, I need help figuring out why my Color Laserjet 2840 won't scan. I'm trying to scan a document in so I can fax it."Okay, what is your serial number"xxx-xxxx-xx"I'm sorry, that device is out of warranty."How long is the warranty?"One year."But I just bought it two-months ago."Well, in that case you probably bought it used..."No, I bought it from Office Max"I have never heard of them, they probably sell used items."No, they are one of the largest office supply companies in the United States."Well, in that case, I need you to send us a copy of your proof of purchase"Okay, how?"You can fax it to us."We use Efax and have to scan something to fax it, as you are aware, my scanner is broken which is why I am calling you"Okay, well do you have e-mail?"Yes."Please scan the proof of purchase and send it to us at...."Wait, what do you want me to scan it with?"Circles ensue...
I thought I'd spend $10 on some good earbuds that would last me a little longer than the $2 ones you get at the Dollar Store. But no, I bought JVC Gumys the Monday before last, it's now Friday, and the right speaker is out already. The cheapos lasted at least 4 weeks. You can't expect any damn thing to work any more. This kind of cheap manufacturing is now standard and it's crazy that this is accepted. What a rip off.
The good news; good colour, good paper handling, few jams, ethernet, card reader.Bad News: It's huge, it's heavy and LOUD, really LOUD, thats every time you print and at random times night and day. It sounds like a car crash that scares the hell out of anyone concentrating on work. In your home it will wake everyone as it does its cycling so needs to be in a closed room at least. Should be supplied with a long cable so you can put it in a closet. Mac software is finally from Jan 2007 fairly stable, but the machine still needs to be switched off/on from time to time to make it work. Guzzles loads of toner cartridges and will use color for greyscale unless you tell it not to. HP printed notice says minimum 5 cartridges for recyle pickup but they actually dont unless you have 10 (in NZ that is). Needs imaging drum too, all at about 4000 pages; all very expensive, may be cheaper to buy a new printer. Fax works but phone line speaker dosent so you dont know if the fax connected unless you print out the confirmation page. Wouldnt scan at first, didnt mind as I had a better scanner but the HP clashed and disabled both. Software update of 1/07 cured this at last, also now dosent hide the user guide either. The Indian support people tried hard but were unable to help with all the software issues earlier, a massive waste of time for me. Still can't centre or print to edges. Strange it prints right to the edge on one side but not the other 3. Back to the noise, imagine if someone sneaked up behind you and dropped a load of metal behind you as you were working; that's the sort of shock you need to be prepared for. If it wasnt so heavy, it would have been thrown out my first floor window. Otherwise its still going after a year so now out of warranty and I'm hoping it will be reliable.
It sure fit well, but just does not hold a charge very long. It may be because the laptop is an older unity and uses more juice, but this one does not hold a charge as long as the original.
After only three weeks of use, the sound would go from low to high on its own without any user adjustment. Quality is lousy, price too high. Junk! Don't buy!
I should have read some of the negative reviews more closely. This cable does not appear to be shielded and therefore can distort or just have general issues with picture quality because of that. I purchased this and had scrolling lines on my LCD monitor. I ordered a shielded cable and the problem went away. If you do not need shielded cable in your application, then this may work fine, but I'm not sure how you would know in advance. Better to spend just a few dollars more and get the shielded cable instead.
Wow, where to begin. First of all you can't use it as a portable hard drive. Second of all, in order to download music and videos from the zune marketplace you have to subscribe 15 bucks a month for music I can't even burn on a cd and if I stop a subscription all the music puchased from the marketplace will delete itself. Also Apple has more content on iTunes, almost a million more songs than the zune marketplace including countless movies, tv shows, podcasts, and games. Also, the software to sync the zune is faulty and has connection ploblems with the zune. Furthermore, no way Microsoft will ever challenge Apple in this area. The ipod just has too big of a fanbase for the zune to take on, that and iTunes is pretty much the industry standard. The zune is too soon and I feel sorry for anyone who got this hunk of donkey poo for Christmas.
I'll keep it brief, as it disgusts me to think about this p.o.s.:- horrible battery life. will drain regular aa's by taking four pictures, no joke.- corrupts memory card/deletes pictures at will. lost well over 300 pictures due to something! - I don't know what.- shuts off randomly. you will be in the middle of taking a picture with new batteries and the thing will just turn off. sometimes, if youre lucky, it'll turn back on.- poor picture quality/manual controls. i know this is not a professional camera, but I've seen better picture quality on cameras in the same price range.Finally, after I put up with all this, it decided to stop working all together. So, the moral of the story is, no matter how cheap this thing is, DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!!! For that matter, I would never buy any camera from Gateway.Instead, let me recommed the Canon Powershot 3.2 camera. It has much better battery life (i never changed them for three weeks while in Italy) and it takes better pictures, even with lower resoultion.
I purchased the radio and installed according to manufacture instructions.After one week of use the unit failed,I contacted Sony and was advised I should send it back for a replacement.I returned the item,within 3-5 days I was contacted by sony service and told there is no replacement available.Although I wasn't told ,I believe the unit is obsolete.
Player stopped working. No display, it says open even after closing. Sent the product to Coby for relacement warranty, very poor customer service.
I have already requested for return for this product, it didn't work at all. what else i can tell about it?
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.
Requested an 8MM to VHS adapter and received the RCA VCA115 VHS-C Cassette Adapter that is not the same and does not fit a 8MM?!
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.
The sound quality on this is terrible. I have an old Sony cassette adapter that is almost 20 years old and it sounds great. I got this for my wife's car and it's terrible. I ordered the Phillips one instead and it sounds fine. I would return it, but it's probably not worth the postage. Don't waste your money on this one.
The cable died in less than a year, and I have a theory why. The first thing I noticed about this cable is that it's very stiff, even for an esata cable--which I know are stiffer than many other external computer cables.The problem with the stiffness is that twists and turns are a natural part of the life of an external cable. I think that the cable being stiff resulted in it not having enough give during these twists and turns, and that resulted in the esata head wanting to twist in the port on the computer or on the hard drive enclosure. I think that the pressure on the head from all that twisting broke the connector on one of the ends of the cable. The port on the computer and drive are fine (I tried with a different cable).I barely move this hard drive around. There really isn't a reason this cable should have failed in less than a year. The constant pressure on the head from that tendency to twist is the only explanation I can come up with for this happening. The only reason I have it two stars instead of one is I figured it did last me almost 11 months, so I can't completely dismiss it.
I have had the most miserable experience with my 42 inch LCD TV it has been in the repair shop more that at my home. Three trips and still the picture goes out. Customer Service is now dealing with the problem in the most unfriendly manner possible. They will not make me whole for all I have been through.Do yourself a favor don't by a Hitachi, it isn't worth the risk and abuse
...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.
It worked great...while it lasted. After just a few weeks of use, it stopped getting power from the power outlet in the car. You would have to wiggle it around to get power back to it, but then it would cut off right after that. Can't say it was worth the $12 I payed for it...
When I saw the price, I thought it was just too good to be true. It seemed like a mistake, how could this thing be found so cheap? Sure enough, the price was right, but let's just say you get what you pay for. There is a reason this is not $1,000,000,000 like the next model up. Flimsy construction, very few diamonds, hardly any gold.Go with the TV-SB Plus model, you'll thank me later.
I've been using LensPen for a long time, and always stay away from knock offs. However, lately I noticed a very serious quality assurance problem and the felt tip from the lens pen felt off as I swiped my lens (filter on, fortunately) in circular motion, and leaving smudges because of the cheap glue it used kept rubbing onto my expensive Hoya HD filter.... That filter is now semi-ruined, but fortunately it's not my lens got ruined.... I wonder if they tried to lower cost of production by outsourced it to some cheap manufacturing plant oversea.... I think I'll go back using microfibre cloth with Zeiss lens cleaning solution, though not as convenient as LensPen, but I won't risk my lens being ruined.
dont even think of buying this. it looks really good but after you get it youll see that it's really hard to put video in it because it only reads mpeg-4. it cant record nor does it have radio. it barely has any cool options and special things you can do with it.anyway if you buy this youll see you made a mistake.if you want an mp3 player with video than i recommend the creative zen vision:m because it rocks and beats this thing by much. you should go to the page and take a look at it. you will see that im not the only one who thinks like me.hope you enjoy and take my advise.
I agree with the previous review. This phone cord worked twice. Now, it only retracts about half way, and keeps getting worse. I'm returning it for a refund. Don't waste your time with this.
I have two of these units. The VPN has been a problem from day one. Both have lost policies on several occasions and both sporadically lock up. I plan on using them for paperweights.
I bought four Lenmar DLC5L batteries three months ago for my Canon SX210 digital camera. They worked at first, although they held about half the energy as my original Canon NB5L. After 3-4 charges, the Lenmars stopped holding any energy. Don't waste your time.
I travel a lot, so I bought this product for my Toshiba notebook computer about two years ago for powering up on the road. It worked great for a while . . . but then it stopped working because of an intermittant connection. I tried jiggling everything and called Belkin directly. They thought that it was in the power cord and sent me a new one . . . but it still wouldn't work all of the time. I finally discovered what appeared to be a loose connection in the tip for my computer (#130), and when jiggled just right, it worked. I called Belkin and told them what I found. They send me two more #130 tips . . . which worked fine for a while, but then they had to be jiggled to work as well. So, I called back and Belkin sent me a whole new Power Adaptor . . . but the same thing hadn't shortly thereafter. So now I have two complete Power Adaptors and about five #130 tips . . . and still, the only way I can get any of them to work is to constantly jiggle the tip and prop the computer so that the tip doesn't move. Bottom Line: good customer service, lousy product design and quality assurance!
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 first got the monitor, and within 2 hours it died. The online tech support for gateway is awesome. they sent me another one within a few days. unfortunately, that one died after about 2 weeks. by then, CompUSA's return policy expired (only 14 days, how pathetic of them). Again, though, gateway sent me another one. now, after a few days, it's acting strange...i guess some people have good luck with this monitor while i continue to have horrible luck. and for the price, i wouldn't risk buying another gateway monitor ever again, especially if it comes from CompUSA...i have to admit. the color and resolution is awesome, and when it actually works, games and movies are sweet...never got the component to work very well though...
This one is just not up to par. I have a Logitech camera with built-in mic that is in the $50 range, and got this for my office. The room-light picture is far less competent, and the camera ghosted pretty badly. I've traded it in for one with a better picture, and am much happier.I recommend, as temptimg as it is to save money, if you want to use a camera inside, for Sype-ing or something similar, that you got for a camera a bit more competent than this, even though it means spending a few more dollars.
I was looking for a pure wireless track ball. I have had Logitech track balls in the past and they all work great, I wanted wireless. This one comes with a wired receiver that ends up hanging off my lap top even though the mouse itself is wireless. I was hoping for the tiny 1" or so piece that sticks out from the USB port and the mouse completely wireless.
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.
I have a Dell Inspiron 500M and I am looking for a dramatic increase in LAN speed, mainly for backup and replication purposes. I was hoping for 10 times faster (100MB to 1GB), but got 10 times slower.As other reviewers are having the same problem with other cards I wonder if there are limitations in the notebook or Cardbus architectures. My past experience with D-Link products have been generally good.
I don't like it. It's all static'y when I attach it to my iPhone and play music in my car. Bummer.
that this product doesn't keep for them. Could not get stable N speeds from this router in a professional SOHO setting, after countless hours of fiddling with it, and several devices it was connecting.As usual, there are plenty of bugs and undocumented features in the firmware...Half-baked wireless N firmware.
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.
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...
well, if you're tone deaf or possess a tin ear - go right ahead and order. i've got a system many people would kill or die for - no foolin'. klipsch belle and hk citation tube, etc. ed - proprieter may or may not think so, i don't care 'bout his opinion. anywho, thought i'd give this gizmo a whirl on HIGHEST QUALITY Tom Tutay modded linestage preamp. dismal results even after 24 hour burn in. CHINESE JUNK isn't just a type of boat I saw in Kowloon Harbor. disappointment is understatement. if you have lost most or all of your hearing working in a diesel submarine engine room, or you have a system that you couldn't give away to anyone not living under a bridge on top of a cardboard box, buy it. otherwise, save your $ & buy something more worthwhile, do not not believe the ratings other "customers" penned about this item. plunge a sharpened #2 pencil in your ear before trying to enjoy your lp's. dreck. i suffered buyer's regret. my opinion of course, not necessarily representative of anybody else's opinion or the quality of the product.
The tri color ink cartridge I purchased was defective. It didn't work in my printer. I purchased another at the store same brand & same # HP95 & it did work.
after using the camera once the secound try the camera bit the dust just BAD LUCK
You get what you pay for. We needed an urgent lavalier for a project, and because for us it was uncertain just how much we'd use this type of thing, we went for the cheap option instead of the Seinheiser (however that's spelled). Well, just as many other reviewers have reported, we do get better levels than with a shotgun, but they're accompanied by terrible static that we have to later eliminate in Adobe Soundbooth (just use the "Eliminate Noise" process and voila!).Definitely NOT recommended for Pro-level work, but I guess if you're a Pro, you already knew that. If this is for occasional use and you have the CS Suite, then it might do the job.
Bought from "fromWarehouse" seller. These RJ45 connectors are for stranded cable, not solid. The seller has sent me two bags of stranded connectors now trying to fix the problem, but I think they don't realize that solid connectors have three prongs on the connector, not two. A two prong connector is for stranded cable. Otherwise the connector wont connect right to the cable and you will have connectivity issues. I am a network cable specialist, and have this discuss this issue with several CISCO network professionals about these connectors, and they have confirmed that these connectors are not for solid cable. Other than that, these connectors work great for stranded cable.
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'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.
I have had nothing but problems since I bought it in April. It constantly freezes up. Sporadic no hard drive found errors. Have reimaged dozens of times. Replaced hard drive and motherboard. Tech support is a joke. Mostly offshore parrots reading from a script who cannot understand American Dialect of English.Just a big LEMON.
I don't think the book was funny. It makes women of color sound ignorant.
Bought this headset a while ago for online gaming, and it worked alright. However, after about two weeks, it started to act up, by this I mean it would stop working and start again. I thought that my set was defective and got another one, but the new one acted the same way. The only way to get it to work for atleast a minute is to twist the plug until people can hear you or replug it(both take about 10min of trial and error). So, I recommend a USB headset. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
This camera works great, until it is out of warrantee and then watch out. I and hundreds of others have had the same problem with this camera. The lense will start going in and out numerous times when you power on the camera and then it never works again. Sony will repair it for you for $91.00, right. Sony should be sued over this camera,not make more profit. It is a defect in the camera. Don't buy it unless you want to throw your money away.
Not mentioned on the box, is the fact that this thing only has a 3 ft cable, useless for a desktop computer. It would be real nice if the manf would include this information. I'm returning it to the store, and I WON'T be looking at another Belkin.
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 used it for about a month to connect an Apple MacBook and an Airport Express to it. The wifi connection was frequently dropped, on average about once every 30 minutes. Updating the firmware did not fix the problem. I replaced it with a Linksys WRT54G and that router works perfectly. So I blame the Zyxel router. I have not tested it with non-Apple equipment.
I purchased these tweeters to compliment the other components I had installed in my 2007 Silverado. I liked these because they fit in the exisitng factory tweeter pods without much modification since I wanted to maintain the factory look.The installation was straightforward and the parts seemed to be of good quality. After turning them on, I couldn't believe how flat and lifeless they sounded. I gave them two weeks to break in, but they never improved. I had MTX coaxials before and they sounded pretty decent. These just didn't have any definition or "sizzle" to them at all. I installed a pair of Alpine SPX-17REF speakers for my front stage and now all is good.I purchased these MTX tweeters from Home Electronics on Amazon. Everything with the purchasing experience was good, I just wish the product worked out for me.
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.
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 have purchase the system as an upgrade for an LG system which i thought that it did not deliver good sound.I have integrated it with Yamaha Receiver AV-771, and did the setup using automatic and then manual channel setup, using best results for the room layout.Whats wrong with the system:No middle range frequency, voices is distributed into 3 categories low, middle and High frequency, where human ears can hear anything between 20hz up to 22 Khz devided on the frequency range above.Thanks mean, you will hear the High frequencies e.g. Woman sounds, Jet sounds, and low frequencies from Subwoofer Bass, but all middle frequencies will be chopped and througn away.what will you loose is most of the vochals with Midd range like men voice will sound terrible.Middle Speaker does not have a cross over and the only solution is to buy and VS-10 speaker by USD 170.00 to fix this issue.Subwoffer has very limited control over the sound, you are transffering the sound from the AV receiver to Subwoofer through a special cable, therefore the amplifier is not doing its job, result is very limited control and fine tuning.When you listen to the audio output of the system you will say hell its loud, but loud is not good at all. when you watch a movie for 2 hours you need to hear somethign CLEAR NOT LOUD.So people who dont know about audio and can affor it, its a good solution.people who care about the middle range this is NOT your baby.Gamming experience its not good at all without paying extra USD $ 170Music output is not badthats my recommondation, however i will always say if your going to spend this much money try spenthing on middle range with higher sensitiivty and frequency up to 20khz
You can definitely do better for the (low) price.Sony's in ear headplugs are discounted on Amazon down to $23 pretty often and sound better. So do a lot of cheap Sennheisers.They just lack clarity in the higher frequencies and have a muffled and too loud bass.
Worked fine for 4-5 weeks, then completely stopped working. It turned on, could change radio stations, could play cd, only problem is only a slight hum would come out of the speakers, nothing else. RCA said send it back for a new one. Can't wait to see how long the new one lasts.
This is a Christmas gift, so it has not been used yet, and I cannot rate it's effectiveness properly. I will not rate it highly tho because it is not what I ordered. Amazon is sending out a Phillips brand adapter instead of the Belkin XM, yet not notifying customers. In fact, the UPC on the back is covered with a new UPC label saying it it a Belkin with the Belkin ordering code that I ordered. Maybe it will work great? I don't like not getting what I ordered with no explanation. It did not cost enough for me to send it back, so I am giving it as a gift as planned. I spent time reading reviews tho, and there was a reason, because of things I read, why I chose the Belkin...something about auto rewind control and some cars don't have it and the Belkin worked if you did or you didn't...i don't know...it's just irritating. So, if the receiver of this gift has problems with it, I would hope Amazon will make it right.Belkin XM Auto Cassette Adapter for Apple iPod / Apple iPhone
With this antenna, after researching antenna's online, is supposed to be the best. But I've gone from receiving 7 to 2 channels!
It looks good, but the quality was no good!!! The ends were falling off, and I do not recommend this product.
Box says connect any printer to the internet, and after three hours and a call to tech support It only works with post-script printers
D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigbit Wireless Router does not provide any better performance than an entry level Linksys; do not waste your money on this product.
The connectors at each end are made of cheap material and do not have a large flat, hex surface from which to place your fingers and twist. I have other cables that have a hex connector with a flat surface about 3/8 of an inch that are easy to turn. The cable works however, just difficult to twist on / off which I have done several times because of various reasons.
The photo shows a metal frame and plastic bezel. The product has apparently been cheaped to all plastic. Immediately upon opening the package I knew I would return it, which I have done. Why would Starteck do that? It only cheapens their reputation. Sigh.
I researched the D80 for a year before I bought it. I ended up getting the D80 with the 18-135 lens. Then I bought the 10-20mm Sigma lens; and next I bought the 50-300mm Sigma Macro lens. Every review basically said it was amazing. Well, I have never been more disappointed! This camera is NOT worth what it costs. To date I've spent well over $2,000 and it simply can not compare to my 40 year old Konica film SLR.Good points: screen size; start up speed; ability to take numerous pictures in a row very quickly; easy menu & good editing programs.Bad points: 18-135mm lens is obviously cheap and takes very poor pictures (unless you're just going quick indoor shots - then it's okay); the pop-up flash is weak - very, very weak; the printed picture quality is abysmal - always looks flat; the manual settings do not work like a normal SLR - the light meter is off and I need to always go darker or the pictures are very whiteI have been using film SLR's for many, many years but as good film is harder & harder to find, I "upgraded" to the D80. I have no confidence in it however, and am now going back to shooting with my film SLR (using slide film) as a backup to the D80.I do not recommend this camera. Buy a point & shoot digital instead - the picture quality can't be any worse. This is not a good investment.
I picked up the book thinking it would give me some profound insight to life as an African American woman. I finished the book thinking how much of a waste of time it was. If you're looking for a book to just make you laugh, you may be impressed. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
The transmit distance was less than 8 feet across an open room.-Sound was noticeably degraded even at that distance.-Even just plugged in and turned off this device basically shut down my wireless network. I got nothing more than 5kbps on channels 1,6 and 11.-The device can get power from a Mac Mini and adjust the non-existent volume but there is no audio via USB, and the combination of USB for power and mini-jack cable for audio produces terrible static on the other end. Mac compatibility wasn't mentioned or advertised and some other comments said they had success, but not me.
I have had this for less than a month, and I am far from satisfied.This Jukebox was purchased to replace my Apple Ipod. I had but one complaint about the Ipod: Its short battery life. It lasted less than 5 hours; not enough to get me through a workday. So, I bought the Jukebox.What a mistake. I had heard some horror stories, but I figured, &quot;Oh, those people just don't take care of it.&quot; That wasn't the problem with mine, as I just used it in an office.Nomad customer support is useless. They just gave me suggestions on things I have already tried, and nothing will revive this hunk of metal. It is stuck on the &quot;Rescue Mode&quot; and will not budge.In addition to its current dead mode, I had numerous problems with it even when it was, more or less, functional. I got the &quot;Playback error&quot; numerous times. The bundled software refused to load some songs, saying I didn't have permission to load them. Wrong: they were purchased legitimately. For some reason, some of the songs from the same suppliers (Rhapsody and Napster) *did* work, and some didn't.Skip this player and get the Ipod, short battery life or not.
was not able to get it working on a Garmin Que M5 and Spectec does not have US support. So not to happy:(
One star is too generous.I have a black blotch with white lines that appeared in the bottom right corner of my screen after having the laptop for two months. It looks like to screen is cracked inside. Nothing was done on my part to damage the screen. I opened the laptop and it was there. I called HP and they said it was covered and they would replace it. A few weeks later I get a call asking how I would like to pay the $745 bill! We tried to elevate the issue and got ZERO response. The laptop was evenutally returned uprepaired. I tried contacting the CEO and he is not interested in responding either.I read a review on another site that someone had the exact same issue and had the same response from HP.If you want to purchase a product that the manufacturer will stand by - HP is not want you want.
I am sure any positive reviews for this machine are from people that work for epson. The print quality is truly bad. Dont' believe anything positive.
We bought this knowing that it would help us organize the tons of dvds and cds we have in our house. We were extremely disappointed. First, there were NO INSTRUCTIONS! My boyfriend works in an IT department and it took him an hour to figure out how the thing was supposed to work with sorry organizing software it came with. Honestly, we could deal with that. Then there was the device itself. The dvd/cd just "rolls in" as if you were rolling it across the floor! Then, to expel the dvd/cd, a lever actually pops the side of the cd to make it come out of the slot.This isn't my idea of how to store my valuables. We will save our money and buy the way more expensive cd organizer also available on Amazon.com
For some reason I read the reviews, and chose to believe the good ones and not the bad.This unit has played 3 DVDs for me. Now however, every DVD gives a NODISK error on the main screen. I already through away all the packing so I can't send it back, and you see the difficulty that people have had with RCA.DO NOT BUY THIS.
This product was advertised to charge iPhones.It does not charge any of the 3 iPhones (old or new) that my family has.
The picture shows a dual link cable. The description plainly describes it as "dual link".But what you get is a cheaper single link cable that won't work for what it was purchased for.When you inquire from the seller about this, they say they don't even have a dual cable to sell. You'll have to sendthis one back for a refund. At your own expense for shipping.It seems that all the mistakes were on the side of the seller. Wrong description. Wrong item. No replacement....But you have to pay to ship it back to them.
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.
in spite of the labeling, this diffuser does NOT fit the Canon 580 EX II strobe. No amount of pushing or shoving will get it on there. It does NOT fit.
This product arrived and did not work. All fuses were changed, different plugs tried, no response. Product does not come with any documentation or troubleshooting information, though no doubt it is faulty in any case.Very unsatisfactory experience
I can't seem to get Vista to even recognize this device. All their software does is fail to find it and exit. There's no support available anywhere I've found so, unless you like the stock photos that come pre-loaded on the device, it's a paperweight, not a keychain.
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.
My daughter initially liked the looks of this before trying to set it up. We are very disappointed that it does not come with the 4G insert. The description says that it works with the 4G, but now we find out it doesn't unless we buy a separate insert. We are deciding whether to return it or not.
Makes me wish for a "zero" star option. Burns CD's but only very infrequently recognizes DVD's (commercial and blank). Problems began about 8 months into ownership. At first the problem seemed to be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling drivers and nero over and over again, but lately nothing has worked. Tech help is useless. I have never purchased such a flawed product and it seems others have had similar problems. The price and rebates were the deciding factor on my drive purchase. I have learned my lesson.
The foam insert inside of the case was terrible to fit to my camera which barely fit in the case to start off with. I dont feel that this product was worth the money that I payed for it.
Bought this router to upgrade my DGL 4300. Bad decision, constant drop wireless connection. I played the COD4, NBA, etc and this router always disconnect me from the server (a lot of times). I change all the settings and still dont work. If you use it for gaming dont buy this router but get the gaming router the DGL4300 never regret it.
This cam only works in extremely bright light and does not focus well. I have experience setting up many types of cams and this one has been the worst. It is difficult to focus and the software is over simplistic and ineffective. I had 3-75 watt lights on in the room and the picture was still darm, grainy and out of focus. I cannot recommend this cam. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra 20 bucks and get a Logitec or Kodak. You will be much happier.
it didn't work for my laptop vista and when we hook it up and try to change input on our plasma tv it didn't work so we return it and just got my amazon gift card balance back
I'm on Amazon today looking for a replacement for this exact converter. I tried using it on several trips...two in Europe and 1 in Asia. Each time, I had problems with it overheating and shutting off. It has now gotten to the point that it only works for about 10 min before turning off. While I never had smoke or sparks like the other reviewer, it has not been a great or reliable converter. On top of that, its very heavy.
I got this camera as a Christmas present in 2005 and it's been decent for me for the 2-3 years I've had it.pros:- Easy to Use...pretty much point and click with a no-hassle menu- Cheap/Affordablecons:- The flash is just not very intuitive and I've began turning off the flash because it wears thin on me at social gatherings in dark spots.- Horrible Battery Life...I took this camera on a 2 week trip to Italy and had to insert a pair of Double A batteries every other day (I only took 400-500 shots). The problem is the power usage of the digital screen on the back of the camera. Once that's turned off, the battery life extends to 1-2 weeks sometimes under the same usage as my time in Italy.- A little bit too blocky for users that want something slim.Overall, it's an ok starter camera, but for someone that expects to use a camera quite often, I suggest trying something else.
Netgear used to be my preferred vendor. This product has changed my mind. On arrival, it was unable to retain settings on power-off. Fortunately salvageable by a hard reset. Wired connection to the router gave speeds >30 mbps while wireless crawled along at 0.2-0.7 mbps with occasional bursts up to 2.3 mbps. After a night and day of fighting with this thing, finally found turning off wmm (wifi multi-media)(not recommended by the vendor) and frameburst allowed wireless internet connection speeds to be what they should have been i.e. ~30 mbps.Netgear technical support is completely worthless - the email team is incapable of reading, understanding or responding in any way that is related to the question asked or any response to their non-response that you might give! To give them some credit, the staff is very good at "cut and paste" from the manual and it is amusing to try and guess what the keyword was that they used to make their selected response - one would think that it was somehow related to your query, right?BTW, if you buy anything refurbished made by Netgear, you are on your own - don't even bother trying to obtain support from them!...and there does seem to be a lot of refurbished Netgear stuff out there....no need to wonder why.
My wife ordered this for iPhone/iPad use. It is only a 5 volt charger and is not suitable for any I Products since all iPhones/iPads require a 10volt charge. Don't waste your money as these units can actually cause damage to your equipment.
I was really excited to get this telescope, having spent years using my old, manual one. The first night I took it out, the motor didn't work correctly. The telescope would move left and right and down, but wouldn't move up. I thought maybe it was just rather stiff because it was new, but after several more attempts, it still doesn't move up. Without the motor working, the telescope is impossible to align correctly, which makes the computerized viewing list of stars and what not worthless. I am returning it and thinking that I will purchase another brand of telescope next time.
We've had 3 of these combos and none of them have worked properly. The first one ate a video tape after a couple months and because it was still under warranty I sent it back. They sent us a new one and the vcr in that one quit working after 2 or 3 movies. The 3rd one they sent us is refurbished(?!??!!) and the DVD player doesn't work. This time when I call them I will get a refund and find a better brand. If you're looking for a vcr/dvd combo that lasts, I'd certainly look elsewhere.
I have used Shure, Sony, Ultimate Ears, etc. over the years and these are properly one of the worst fitting ear buds I have ever used. No matter how I tried, I just can't get them to fit right, let alone use them for when I work out. I am a big Sennheiser fan but this was a big disappointment.
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.
Although the headset works fine for listening to the call, the microphone does not work. People always complain that they cannot hear me when I'm using this headset even if I'm shouting. The result is that I always have to take the headset off and switch to use the handset if I want the caller to be able to hear me. I'm very disappointed with this product and would return it, but it's too cheap to bother with the shipping.
This isn't really the fault of the drive itself, but the Maxtor "Easy Manage" software is awful! If the drive goes to sleep or is disconnected from the computer for whatever reason, I have to turn the drive off and on multiple times to get the software to recognize that it's there. I open the Easy Manage tool and it doesn't even attempt to find the drive. I have not figured out how else to mount it on my OS X machine or how to get the drive to wake up other than powering it down or unplugging the network cable. There seem to be no options to set the sleep time, or anything like that. Unfortunately I already have my data on it and think it's past the return date.
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.
I have owned my Garmin 60CS for about 1 yr. I have been impressed with the hardware, durability, fix time, accuracy etc. I have also been impressed with the off-road uses, (auto-track feature that allows you to return via the route that you took) altimeter etc. These are all great and if they were the only uses that I had for the GPS I would give it 5/5 stars.However, I also got this GPS with the expectation of using it for road navigation. Having gotten spoiled on the Hertz Neverlost system, I thought this unit would function at somewhere close to the accuracy of routing of the Hertz system (which I think is made by Magellen). I have been incredibily disappointed on the street routing of the system. Using the Mapsource MetroGuide software (purchased seperately) I have had this system send me 60 miles out of the way on routes. It has sent me to the location of businesses where they were 5 yrs ago, and seems to be completely incapable of selecting the closest route between cities without using a US Route or Interstate even if the route it selects is 60-100 miles longer than a perfectly good secondary road. I was once near Salt Lake City, UT and programmed in the Brighton Ski Resort. The system routed me to Park City, Utah (about 30 miles away) and then instructed me to turn onto a road that didn't exist. In reality I was about 5 miles from the resort when I started (thus I traveled an extra 60 miles). This isn't an isolated incident, and I could share many other examples. The unit is great for finding out exactly where you are, but as far as routing... you are going to have to have a map to double check what it tells you.The other problem that I have is that the database seems to be very dated making the business and point of interest function useless for any hotel or business that was built or moved in the last 5-7 yrs.When driving along on a highway trip the system automatically zooms out so that you don't see smaller roads and have to continually press the zoom in button to see the smaller streets.When instructed to turn onto interstates etc, the system will simply show a left turn and not take into account the entrance to the expressway that was 1/2 mile back (oops a little late now). If you get off track or sometimes when you start a route, the system seems to pick a location on a major road that may be miles from your location. The only guidance that it tells you to get started on the route is something like "NW to I-20" rather than step by step specific instructions on how to get to I-20.In summary. An excellent piece of hardware to tell you very accurately where you are within a few feet, but if you asked it to calculate a route to the corner - it might send you across town and back to get there. My advice - if you need off-road (martime, aviation, hiking etc) - it is the best on the market. For road guidance - there are plenty of other options that have got to be better (including a good old fashioned map!).
I have a Panasonic combo DVD/VCR/home theatre system and just got DirecTV. So that amounts to at least two remote controls, since the Panasonic device is nearly impossible to control with any off the shelf multifunction remote. It just has too many custom buttons like those for the subwoofer volume and surround sound options. So enters the Logitech Harmony remote. Alas, it was not quite up to the task.Pros:Has configuration for many many many devices.Has one-touch buttons for doing combo tasks such as "turn on the TV and play a DVD" all in one swoop.Cons:Software is a little confusing if you want to reprogram one button.Not enough buttons to handle all the functions of a more sophisticated combo device like the Panasonic I have.The biggest irritant about the control is you can't easily switch on or off one device without messing up the "one touch" control. So if you already have the TV on, then hit the one touch button to watch a DVD, the TV will turn off because it receives the the power signal from the remote again. If you use this Logitech remote ONLY, it theoretically remembers which devices are on and off and sends only the relevant signals when you use the one-touch macro buttons. But if you use any other remote with your devices it just adds to the confusion.Ultimately I bought a "Universal" (that's the brand name) R7 remote. This one can be programmed a lot easier than the Logitech and has a terrific instruction manual. It works similar to other standard remotes and in the end was much simpler and cheaper than this Logitech.
I bought this as a father's day gift for my father. We had seen it online and he was excited about getting it. We tried it out on father's day and quickly realized that it was not working properly. It is advertised as having a range of 100'. We were using it at 70' with only one wall between transmitter and receiver but the receiver kept losing the signal. The biggest flaw is that you have no way of knowing that the signal has been lost. The remote keeps displying the last temps it received but God only knows what the actual temps are.If you are going to be within a few feet of your smoker, which defeats the need for this product anyway, then maybe this is for you... otherwise, stay clear.
My sons got this for a Christmas present a year ago. The past couple of weeks we have had trouble with it shutting off by itself after about 5 seconds. After reading the other reviews I would not recommend this tv to anyone. I think I'll go and buy a regular tv next time...it's cheaper and lasts longer. AVOID! I had to give it one star...wouldn't have given any if I could
This recorder has high quality sound but the features do not make this suitable for professional dictation. In particular, it is not possible to rewind a dictation to make corrections, and once the stop button is depressed, there is no possibility of further editing. For these reasons the Olympus DS-330 is a better buy.
I purchased my Acer from Amazon with great anticipation. I had read a lot of reviews about the various features and it seemed very promising. My son had also purchased one and he was pleased with it. Mine came and I was very excited - but the fun lasted for a very short time. The Microsoft Tablet software (Journal and the free download trial version of OneNote)while being hyped as great - weren't. And so my productivity dreams vanished within a couple days. Then the screen became unpredictable, and in a short time I could not get it to work at all. I returned the unit to Amazon and now wonder if I will ever try another tablet pc. Probably not, because the current software is designed for scribblers and note takers not organized document makers. I really do hope that some company will take the tablet seriously enough to make it lightweight, cool, bright, and powerful enough to do the work of regular notebook. And also for Microsoft to work on a tablet pc word processor at least a little bit like Word.
LCD cracked after 3 pictures. Camera store said 3 others recently sold also cracked. CASIO knows the design is faulty but will not repair for free. CASIO said the LCD is an ACCESSORY. I asked how can I see the menu to change settings without the screen. DUH?? Don't buy CASIO products because they do not stand behind them.
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The Sandisk was defective on receipt, so the charger of course proved to be useless.
I work in Cable Modem operations. We have some customers who buy cheap, and often problematic NIC's, ony to face hours of endless troubleshooting on NIC issues. The NetGear FA-310 is one of their biggest problems. Made of flimsy greenboard and &quot;? &quot; type Chinese components, NetGear's crusade of inexpensive NIC's has made a joke of consistentcy. The price may be attractive, yet you would be hard-pressed to find any company who would commit to using NetGear NIC's throughout their operation: Simply because the service and quality is inconsistent. NetGear's customer support is short of laughable, as well.You get what you pay for. From my point of view, I would avoid NetGear, Linksys, or any other &quot;Off-Brand&quot; NIC and consider looking for one more dependable. You may pay a little more for a 3Com, Intel, and SMC, but they are worth the price. They offer the consistency and stability every NIC user should demand - Not just a discount price.
These things are terrible. If - IF - you can get them to stay in your ear, you'll get good bass but not much else. Getting them to stay in your ear is the major challenge, of course. And the sharp plastic tube which conducts the music can easily and painfully poke through the foam and scrape the inside of your ear. Avoid them at all costs.
I use these mounts and normally purchase at Tiger Direct - Ups Called to confirm it was being sent back to the seller because the box had no weigh to it.I decided to read reviews and after found many complaints. I also realized the title Has It as A Low Profile mount but the part number and Photo displays the correct Item.I think They ship out either one just to fill an order.The Proper description :Mustang Universal Projector Spider Mount with 12-33" Extension - Black
it has been 2 weeks since i ordered the product ad i have tryed to contact the seller and i have no respods and no product yet. never again
does not lock at times. material stays in cone clogs uphad standard model for years had great experience was thereason for buying pro model very much a bad choicemac
Junk,it scratches your movie discs and the picture is horrible!Don't buy this or you'll regret every day and you'll kick yourself for not taking my advice!
I bought this trackball mouse to:1.) Limit movement of wrist2.) Limit rotation of forearm by holding trackball mouse in semi-'handshake' position on my lap. The goal here being to limit use of the pronator teres muscle to avoid repetitive stress injury.This mouse fails with respect to 2.)Holding the mouse in one's lap necessitates some sort of orientation calibration... but this is not available in the Mac OS X drivers Logitech provides!!Additionally, the movement of the cursor is just not smooth enough for me... sometimes too jittery, especially in comparison to the ergonomic Microsoft mouse I bought as a replacement.Also, no horizontal scrolling? Lack of horizontal scrolling severely limits usefulness in photo editing, video editing, PDF file reading, etc. In fact, IMHO, 360 degree scrolling should become a standard... & this mouse is far from it.Finally, the feel & placement of the buttons is 'just not right'. In fact, I enjoyed using the good old corded 2-button Marble Mouse trackball by Logitech. It felt great, and it was even smoother... lack of scrolling, though, makes it a non-option for me.I was extremely disappointed. I would still like to find a good trackball mouse to limit my wrist movement, but, for now, it will be the rather excellent ergonomic (entire mouse is rotated a bit clockwise) Microsoft cordless laser mouse in conjunction with an extruding arm rest from my desk.However, I do think that if Logitech wrote better drivers for this mouse, it *could* be an excellent product. The jittery (not smooth) movement of the mouse, though, still puzzles me. The corded version is very smooth, and my Microsoft wireless mouse is also very smooth, so I'd be surprised if it were just *my* setup... I guess try before you buy :)
One of the two ends was broken.
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!
When I bought an earlier version of this product (the SD-1700) last year, I was more than satisfied with it. I think I used the player about two dozen times in 12 months I have owned it and never had a problem. However, when I sat down to view a brand-new disc the other day, the movie played for about two minutes, then the tv emitted a sqawk, and now I no longer have any volume from ANY disc that I attempt to play and the scrolling menu on the front of the machine no longer works. And, you got it, the warranty has expired.Needless to say, I guess you get what you pay for. I think I'll take a pass on any other Toshiba products from now on!
I had to continue to send back this product because it wouldn't work. I ended up going through 4 before I gave up entirely. This product is NOT reliable and I didn't even want to give it 1 star.
This item offered here (Recoton ADF1650 50/1600W Dual Wattage Travel Converter) is actually two different converters built into one package. At LOW setting (up to 50W), it uses a small AC transformer to convert 220V sinusoidal waveform into a 110V sinusoidal waveform. This is the preferred approach which works well for any low power appliance.To handle higher power, however, the AC transformer must be made bulkier and heavier (around 20 pounds just for 1000W). This makes it impractical as a travel voltage converter for large-wattage appliance. Therefore another method is used by this converter...At HIGH setting (50-1600W), this convert simply uses a solid-state switch inside to chop off part of the 220V sinusoidal waveform. The resulted waveform, as seen by the appliance, is highly distorted and is far from an 110V sinusoidal AC voltage.For a purely resistive appliance (such as travel iron or water heater) it works just fine irregardless of different voltage waveform. But if you ever try to power an electronic appliance (such as TV, computer or battery charger) with this distorted 220V waveform, it will probably be fried in an instant!The product manual did warn against using the HIGH setting for any electronic appliance exceeding 50W. So legally the company is covered. My advice is to stay away from this potentially destructive product - unless you are really, REALLY careful about what to plug in. Chances are, sooner or later somebody will forget about this warning and plug a Xbox into this "converter" - only to get a big BOOM!If you must bring electronic appliances with your oversea trips, make sure they are rated for universal voltage of 100-240V AC. That way, you can safely use them in other countries without the need for a volatge converter. Power supplies for most portable electronics (laptop, camcorder, cell-phone, electric shavers, etc.) are already designed for universal voltage, although some of them may require you to physically flip a switch.But don't forget, even if you don't need a voltage converter, you still must bring a set of plug adapters for foreign countries. For example, consider theTravel Smart Polarized Adapter Plug 5 Piece Setfor this purpose.
When I first purchased this card I thought...WOOHOO!!! My opinion drastically changed when I finally got it. After 2 days of trying to get it installed, including Major Long distance charges talking to support, both at ATI & E-Machines (my computer builder) it was discovered that unless you had a motherboard that had to be cooled by nitrogen (notice the sarcasm??) that there was such a voltage difference between the card and the board that the board would not support it. Hencefore.. the card was absolutely worthless. But by this time my system was so messed up because of installing AGP drivers, (another issue Radeon WON'T tell you about dealing with Non-Intel boards)and other so called *Fixes*, that I had to run a full recovery on my system just to get it back to where it would work!!! And before you ask... My system is no slouch. I am an Extreme gamer so I made sure, or so I thought, that I would be able to run anything out there. Guess not, cause I sure as heck can't run the 9700. If you will go to the 9700 buying page and punch up "used for sale" you will find mine listed at a very reasonable price. I know.. Your telling yourself, if Terry wants to sell his Radeon why would he be badmouthing it so bad?? Well I'll tell you. My Father raised me to tell the truth and to give an Honest opinion when asked. So...in closing I'll just say that I am going to stick with Nvidia for my graphics cards (currently running a TI4600) which I have NEVER had a problem with, and wish the best of luck to anyone who wastes large amounts of green on an overhyped Radeon product. But this is, as I stated, my own personal opinion. Thank You for letting me vent a little.
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 already thrown my first Belkin Router away. Believe or not this one started out great with easy setup and throughput increased from 700Kbps to about 2.6MB using Speedtest as my measure. This lasted about 4 weeks. Then utter disaster, lost connections every 10 minutes. The product just failed miserably. How aggravating to keep pumpting money into what I thought would finally be a stable wireless solution only to have it fail after 4 weeks of operation. I am using the Belking pre-n card in a normal xp configuration. I ended up running ethernet cable back over the link simply to attain stability. What a pain--stupid wires running across the property because of the utter failure of the wireless companies to get stability in their offering. Reading the other reviews apparently I am not the only one with this experience.
The drive worked fine for about 3 weeks....then failed totally...Seagate was good about replacing it...sent me 1 refirbished unit...didn't work...returned it...second refirbished unit...NG also...."Don't you guys TEST these things?!?!"..."sorry sir"Important files were lost...I don't trust these devices.
The light still goes on, but my computers no longer see the device. $30 down the toilet.
I must admit these headphones are one of the most comfortable and durable I ever had. What I am disappointed about are the pads. They are not a giniune leather or a solid tissue, they are made of a sponge painted with a black color, which is now peeling off in small black pieces revealing the gray synthetic sponge of the pads. All my ears and neck are full of those remains of the black paint. So I had to dispose these earphones eventhough they were fully functioning. What a disappointment about Bose, never thought they would be producing such low quality pads for their earphones. Lessons learnt, will not be buying this brand anymore.
10.80V (Compatible with 11.10V),4000mAh,Li-ion,Hi-quality Replacement Laptop Battery for TOSHIBA Satellite 5000, TOSHIBA Satellite A100, 5005, 5100, 5105 Series, Compatible Part Numbers: B499, PA3123U-1BRS, PA3178, PA3178U, PA3178U-1BAS, PA3178U-1BRS, P...The service from the vendor was great. The battery fit and I charged it fully. When fully charged the battery only gives me ONE hour of service. I expected more, maybe next time I'll go with the real item instead of one that is "compatible".
The spacebar renders this keyboard unusable. It's clunky, it sticks, you have to really "thwack" it with your thumb to type a space. A shame, since the rest of the keyboard is fine: comfortable, good wrist support, excellent height.I'm not sure how the spacebar made it past quality testing. The obvious fix is to improve the design with a split (two piece) spacebar.
These binoculars are nice and optically they are great but when I went to register mine at the Swarovski website to validate my warranty I encountered difficulty. To validate your Swarovski warranty you need your Serial Number and your UPC number. Both of these numbers are on the side of the Swarovski Box. I entered the Serial Number without any problems but when I went to enter the UPC number I noticed there was another non-removable sticker OVER the UPC number. In other words you couldn't read the proper UPC number underneath this tag and you can't remove this sticker because it takes the UPC number underneath with it. The UPC number MUST be 12 digits beginning with 708026 or it will not validate your Swarovski warranty. So in other words no UPC number no warranty on your binoculars and I think since you are paying almost retail you should get a warranty. I feel these binoculars are grey market binoculars. So be forewarned if you buy these you get no warranty. I returned mine . It has been a few days now and I wrote an e-mail to Focus Camera and gave them negative feedback and I have not heard ANYTHING from them. Basically they don't care! I guess the mentality is that if your price is low enough people will buy it from you no matter what kind of customer service you have. I have noticed this mentality especially when dealing with the NY camera shops. Alot of them are rude and don't care about customer service. Well guess what I ordered this binocular from Eagle Optics and I will bet I don't get one with the UPC covered up with a non-removable label and If I did e-mail them with a problem they would at least answer me. I also complained to Amazon about these binoculars and I got no response from them either. They don't really care either. You are basically on your own here and I know I will NEVER buy anything from Focus Camera again. They totally don't care about the customer.
The upper pole and plate are fine, but the base is way way too small. It should be either a standard PA tripod or twice as large and square on the base. For the price I paid, I could have bought two pair of pro tripod stands, two mounts, and bolted a piece of black painted plywood to the top... and had four stands that worked instead of two that don't. At the moment I simply took the top pole off and put it on a pair of pro tripods and it's working fine, but that's a lot of money for just a pole and a plate. I would only recommend considering this product for very light speakers (preferrably with a base smaller than 9" square) on very hard floors... without anyone or anything around that might bump it.
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!
The dvd player hasn't worked since the first 2 months I had it. It constantly has to be unplugged and reset due to blue screen.
I tried to cancel my order but they sent it instead. Now I have to bring it to the post office and pay to return it...no return labels?there should be.Joseph Xavier Glennon
does anyone know if the charge that came with is usable in europe or asia?and wat is the sliding piece on the charger for?
Tried using this cable to connect HP LaserJet 5MP to an HP Pavilion laptop and an HP notebook, both running Windows XP. Neither computer recognized the device.
I just recently bought one of these recorders, and it barely works at all. The first time I used it during an interview, the recorder only picked up ten or fifteen seconds of talking, and the rest was a high-pitched squealing noise that resembled a fire alarm. I'm returning it as soon as possible. Maybe this was just a bad recorder, but I'm not going to take my chances with a new one.
To my knowledge this is the only product which combines music ear buds with cell phone head set. I personally don't like it. The ear buds are too large for my ear and stick out to far, so they fall out of my ears and the microphone is too far from the ear buds.
I ordered this because it A) came up in a search for "cage nuts" and B) because the picture shows a set of cage nuts, washers and screws.This product is just the screws. Lame.
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!
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!!!
I purchased the Dell 1720 Inspiron to replace my old Inspiron 8600 (which had been a great computer for me). On the fourth day of using my new 1720, the color on the display became mysteriously "washed out". I could barely read the words on the screen because it was so dim. I researched this problem and found MANY other people who had posted the same problem (many people mention it is a 17" Dell problem). My research confirmed that it was nothing I had done to alter the screen's appearance, it had "mysteriously" happened in all of the postings I read. I spent a painfully long time on the phone with Dell's customer support (even more frustrating was trying to understand the person on the other line through his very thick accent). They have not been able to solve my problem, and have scheduled me for a call-back. I intend on sending this computer back and asking for a full refund. I'll get an HP instead. Good luck!
I purchased this player to listen to Audible Books. Audible lists this player on their site and it came from SanDisk bundled with information about Audible Books. You would think that it would be suitable for listening to Audible Books. BEWARE! I used it in my car and stopped and started the player as I ran errands. Most of the time when restarted it jumped ahead about 4 minutes and I had to rewind and try to find my place. I contacted SanDisk Support and they told me that it was a "limitation" on the player due to buffering. I told them that any consumer would consider it a defect and would never purchase it for this use if they were aware of this "limitation". I asked that they provide me a player that was suitable for this use. They never replied to this request. I would avoid SanDisk products as they misrepresented this player and do not stand behind their products.
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.
This does not fit the iPAQ hx2755. Do not try! There are plenty of other cases out there that will work. I ended up with a 94 cent digital camera case from Wal-Mart that works better than this thing.
My background, after leaving the Military, as a photo wet lab instructor, with a "few" hours of photo reconnaissance in the Far East, was a 20 year paid affiliation with a respected optical use and applications laboratory for a Fortune Fifty Corporation. I am "retired" in Florida with a home grown photo testing lab and a reseller of Canon Gear. OK, now, the reason for writing this.On December 24, 2012, I purchased 50 "look a like" Lens Pens on eBay for about a $1.00 each for myself and to give to my customers free, as a "thank you" for buying my Canon gear. Concerned of potential quality issues, with an untested product copy, possibly capable of damaging my lenses and those of my customers, I decided to first test the look-a-like "Lens Pen" as follows:I purchased 4 plastic/acrylic magnifying glasses for a dollar a piece at Staples, strictly for testing. They actually are sold as 2 magnifiers for $2.00 in a single blister pack. You can buy these yourself and check my test results if you wish. Obviously acrylic without a coating is a soft plastic, easily scratched, and I wanted it just that way for this test.1. I took a dry cotton swab, selected an area on the first acrylic test magnifier, and rubbed the cotton swab 50 times in a circular motion within the diameter of a penny. Results: The magnifier surface showed neither haze nor evidence of any surface disturbance.2.I performed the same 50 circular motion test in a different part of the magnifier, this time using a Bounty Paper Towel, over a fresh dry cotton swab and repeated the 50 circular repetitions. Results: No change in the surface of the test site on the acrylic magnifier. Perfectly clear.3. Now the horror story. Finally, I took the first 5 look alike, "Lens Pens" and repeated the test with each one, checking every 10 repetitions'.Bottom Line... NONE MADE IT PAST 10 REPETITIONS WITHOUT SCRATCHING! EVERY SINGLE LOOK A LIKE "LENS PEN", (ALL FIVE), EACH, SCRATCHED THE TEST ACRYLIC MAGNIFIER LENS, AFTER ONLY 10 CIRCULAR REPETITIONS!While true that lens coatings are relatively robust, some even approaching the hardness of crown glass, why would anybody want to take a chance with this device?Finally, the same test was run with a genuine Lens Pen from a NIKON Lens Cleaning Kit. The results: No marks whatsoever. However, I am reserving judgment on the Lens Pen until tests can be developed and run, to determine exactly how much soil the tiny pad can absorb, before it becomes saturated, and redeposits the soil it has captured back on to the lens... a very real concern.Copyright 2013 Canon_Treasures
This cable doesn't work when trying to sync my Treo 755. It charges fine but doesn't sync consistently.
When I first opened the package and tried the headphones on I was very excited that I had finally found a comfortable set of headphones. When I plugged them into my mp3 player all of the excitement disappeared. I have never heard such poor sound out of a set of headphones! No highs, no lows, muddy midrange. Kind of reminded me of listening to the old pocket transistor radios of the '60s.I guess my search for a good set of headphones to use with my mp3 player continues.
Ok, I was ecstatic when I first thought about getting wireless headphones. I mean the idea is perfect, is it not? You get to walk around your home and do anything you like while listening to anything from any source, without being tied down by wires! It's like a dream come true. So I looked online, and found this RCA model. I went out and purchased it, and I was VERY disappointed.The reviews here all have compliments about the headphones. But I live in San Francisco, where it's very crowded and most houses are attached to one another, so there's ALOT of interference. I didn't hear any of the loud static noise everyone keeps talking about that resulted from the auto shut off feature. What I did hear was a Spanish radio station and just some static. Strange huh? As for the reception, I hooked up the phones to my stereo, played a CD, and the sound was AWFUL. I could barely hear the music with all the static. I tried using the channel wheel, which helped, but as I moved around, I had to keep turning that stupid channel wheel, which is very fustrating. I recommend that you look for models with automatic channel tuning so you won't have to deal with this.When I did stay still and had a good signal, the sound quality wasn't very good anyways. My Sony earbuds are way more superior than these full sized headphones. It's very noticeable. The phones sounds on par with cordless telephones, but with much more static. And if you're wondering the phones can be connected to your TV, yes it can. It has an included cable that connects to the Audio Output on your TV/DVD. But I was disappointed here too. The reason I wanted to get wireless headphones were so I can use them to watch TV or movies very loudly while not disturbing anyone. I thought the phones would cut off the TV speakers, and only play the sound through the phones. But no, it played in both. And since I could barely hear any sound from the phones, I had to turn the volume up on the TV, so it got loud enough that I could hear it throughout the house. So that feature goes down the toilet.If you really want wireless headphones, I think waiting a few years would be best. The technology will provide much better models than these, and will probably be cheaper too. The only good thing I can say about the RCA ones is that they look nice and are comfortable to wear. Mine's had a silver casing which stood out from the black models. But even that has its flaws. The base unit feels so light and weightless that you just wonder if it's doing anything at all. And sometimes one little tug would send the base falling to the ground from wherever it is.Thank you for reading my review, and I hope you find better models out there. Good luck!
The leather case has a magnetc latch, the magnetic force is strong enough for an SD card to stick onto it. I have not lost any images yet and the camera has not gone haywire, but I decided not to chance it. I am surprised that Canon cautions against placing the camera in Strong magnetic fields in their user guide yet produce an accesory with this feature!Although constructed of fine leather, the case is also very bulky, making the tiny slim elph twice as thick and too big to fit into a pocket or purse.The neck strap is OK, it looks metallic but is wrapped inside a clear plastic tubing, making it look quite cheap and stiff, again increasing the bulk of the camera.The battery works fine, but the two other accessories are not worth the extra money.
Look, i've bough quite a few books like this, to data i have yet to find a good one. If you honestly want to learn something then pick a more concentrated area and by a good book on it. Experiment, play around, ask people questions.Oh, and let us not forget the loads of stuff you can find for free on the internet. Come on, this book is just not worth as much as asked for. It's not WORTHLESS, just not worth as much.Pick up a unix manual. Read RCFs, put some effort into it.
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 am sending it back today. If you have a cordless phone, chances are strong that you will not be happy with this product. After 2 hours of trying everything, I did get a clear picture, but needed to be standing away from the unit.The signal is adequate for rooms that are in close proximity, but even testing the unit out 6 feet away, I experienced a loss of picture quality. If you don't mind lines of static, or have a phone that is not on this frequency, maybe it will work for you.For me...I will find a way to install a wire.
I was expecting something easy to use.Manul doesn't help at all.Picture is small on tv and not clearFit to tv doesn't work.Please let me know how can I return this item.
This product does not work with most I-PODSs. I bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas, the instructions were in other languages, but not English. She was unable to use it because her I-pod was incompatible - it also didn't work with any of her friends I-PODS either.
The OS failed after a very short time (less than a year of use). After days and MANY hours of trying to reload, Creative customer service tells me "The problem you described indicates your unit may require repair or replacement." I'm replacing it, but NOT with a Creative product. If you're read this, consider yourself warned.
Warning! When you buy this product you will no doubt receive as I did an "Operator's Guide" inviting you to contact the manufacturer, Command Communications, in case of further difficulty. The only problem is that their website turns out to be a Spanish grocery store, their Customer Service phone was "out of service" (now it will offer you a loan if you call), and emails get no response. I wanted to and thought I could get it working and persisted with the extraordinary help of my ISP. But to no avail. As a result of this (plus a new and unexpected diagnosis of a serious cardiac problem) left me requesting a return to Camsdigital 10 days late. They refused and it was upheld by Amazon and my appeal was denied almostly instantly. (Did they even take the time to read it?.)Surely Amazon and their dealers are aware of the CS3.0 problem by now but they continue to leave their prospective customers blissfully ignorant of the situation. This is a new low in Amazon service.This denial far more than the dollar worth of the claim has seriously eroded my confidence in Amazon and no doubt will do so with other customers once this behavior comes to light. This deservedly will impact Amazon's bottom line negatively. Incidentally the price of the ComSwitch 3.0 is now $158.90, compared to $88.76 (with tax) which I paid in March. Is this how they get rid of a diminishing inventory from a defunct manufacturer?
Not only did olympus have to create it's own proprietary memory card, they made different versions not compatible with each other.I can't use this with my C5050. What moron decided not to make this backwards compatible!
Finally had to buy a Linksys N router to replace this one. Have a dell desktop and a sony laptop, and was experiencing frequent disconnects every day. Searched the internet and played around with lots of admin settings, but it didn't fix the issue. Found similar issues all over the internet for this model. I am surprised as to how did this model get such good reviews at the 1st place (avg. 4 stars). Didn't bother calling customer support as I read very bad reviews about it too. Bought a linksys N router, and haven't got a single issue till then. It's been more than 2 weeks now, and not a single disconnect so far. Very happy with it. Overall my experience with linksys has been better than dlink.
Having bought on the assumption(from reviews) that the item would work on the Mac system. I was sorely disappointed. it does not come with Mac OS drivers. if you want those you will buy from other sources. I was in formed it came with both (window and mac)
The Philips ToUcam website has a fix for installing with Windows XP . I donwloaded the fix, and the text instructions, and tried it twice ,and the cam still isn't compatible with windows XP.
I got my Zen for Christmas, as like another poster said, accessories aren't plentiful for this device.I did buy this leather case, and also the gel one. The leather case is AWFUL! In fact, the player won't even TURN ON, while I have it in the case. I have absolutely no use for this case!However, the gel one works well, so all was not lost! :)
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.
Worked for about 3 days, now ejects itself regularly. So frustrating. I had one made by Dynex that lasted me well over 3 years- only threw it out recently because the wires were getting frayed. Will be on the look out for a new one.
I requsted 2 GB 133X , the seller sent me 1GB 133X, I paid the price of 2GB 133X ($44.89)the seller sent me an e-mailsays remove the feed back and we will solve the problemtill today nothing happendi post the feedback on 6 jan 2008the seller is 17th Street Photo .
I have to say I am extremely disappointed that HP no longer manufactures this toner, nor the drums and transfers for my printer. As a small business owner with low-volume, high quality print needs, I made the decision ten years ago to purchase the HP 8850 Color LaserJet for long-term use (at the price of $5,000). I have meticulously kept up with the maintenance of the printer, and it runs as good as the day I bought it. Now my only option is to roll the dice with some third-party vendors.I completely understand the concept of supply and demand related to production costs, and I imagine that they have ceased production of the consumables because most of these printers are not in service anymore (meaning that it would cost them more money to manufacture than they would be able to sell them for). But I can assure you that I will not be buying another HP printer, nor any other HP products, so they have lost both future profits and their reputation as a company that small businesses can rely on.Imagine if you bought a car for $5,000 and took great care of it, but it only runs on fuel that the manufacturer makes and sells. One day, they stop producing the fuel, and tell you "Sorry, you can't drive your car anymore, but we'd be happy to sell you a new one!" Ummm, no thanks.
I initially purchased two units. One failed intermittently and the other failed completely. I returned the one and received a new one from the factory. It failed within a week. Additionally, the one that failed intermittently has rolled over for good.The failure of all three was the power. They would all shut off immediately after they were turned on...within a second or two.
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.
Disclaimer: this review is NOT about the Samsung OEM toners, this is about the refurbished ones from Databazaar.My warning is: you play Russian roulette with this vendor when ordering the refurbished toners.I did, and ended up with a toner that started to print fainted pages after about a week or so of usage.I tried to shake the toner, among other things, to no avail.So take your chance with this vendor but don't say I didn't warn you.
I bought this to reduce from a 3.5 to 2.5 male speaker plug in.It worked OK initially, but it did not fit the female plug tightly enough to get good reception.I had to buy an expensive one at Radio Shack to get a tight connection and good reception.
Received some of the HD broadcasts in my area. After making some "very" minor adjustments, one of the antennas just fell off. because I cannot speak for the true amount of RF broadcast I am getting in my area, I cannot say how well the unit does. I can say that I only get about three of the 8 or 9 HD channels in my area. If looking at this model to purchase, do some more homework before settling on this one. There are much better manufactured models out there than this one.
I bought this router so that I could give internet access to both my desktop PC and my new Macbook Pro laptop. After a few hours, and a call to my internet service provider, I accomplished this very basic task. (I use verizon DSL and discovered that I needed to go through some steps before the router would be recognized by my ISP.) Unfortunately, the installation software crashed several times and I had to reboot my Vista PC at least twice--not fun. Meanwhile, the instructions for Apple users indicated I should load the CD-ROM, but it turns out it only contained a PDF of instructions and offered nothing by way of explanation on installing for Apple computers. Why? It turns out my Apple laptop recognizes the wireless router right out of the box with no installation needed. I wish someone had told me that when I started this process! But getting the router up and running is just the first hassle - you also have to get your new network password protected, otherwise anyone can join it. Here I had major problems - no one should have to wade through complicated terminology like WEP and WAP and lord knows what else just to enable a simple password protection for a home network. It should just be a one-step automatic process, rather than requiring us to go boldly into advanced setup screens full of techno-gibberish. The final insult is that while this router comes with useful software to make sharing printers wirelessly a snap, it's only a trial version -- you have to download the trial software from the internet then pay an additional $40-60 to some unknown company to unlock all the features! Not only that, but you can't even use the trial demo on macs - in order make printer sharing work, you have to buy the full version for macs (but not for PCs). That is absurd and downright deceptive. Exasperated at 3 AM, I called it quits and will be sending this awful, deceptive product back. I only hope this review spares one person from a similar strife.
After reading the review of this camera I decdied to go and buy one. Afterall they are [onexpensive] and apparently reliable. I also bout 32 expensive batteries thinking they would last me a while. They lasted less than 3 days. Now, it would be logical to assume that I took a huge amount of pictures but you would be wrong.The total number of pictures I took was just under 100. 16 times the batteries were changed as the camera kept flashing "battery low" and turning itself off on me right in the middle of a shot.Batteries aside, let me mention the quality of the pictures. Oh my god do not move and make sure you have the lighting perfect. The slightest shake and your picture is ruined and if the lighting is wrong you can just imagine. Also, there is actually 2 settings for the camera. One I assume is for close up and one is for further away. I read and re-read the manual and although it says to change the setting back after using the macro setting, what "beginner" knows what a macro picture is? The manual fails to explain what the actual difference is between the 2 settings. It just states that if you don't turn the setting back your pictures will be blurry. Problem is that they are blurry a lot anyway.This camera, once your batteries have been replaced and you have found the perfect light, providing you have the camera setting on the right one the picture quality can be quite good. A few turned out like mirror images- bear in mind I say a few kindly.I personally, as well as my friends and family, agree that this camera is [inexpensive] at first but after you buy the adaptor or the constant supply of batteries you need, it does work out quite expensive. I would estimate that you can expect to get one good picture to every 4 taken, and one great one to every 12+.I guess this is a case of you get what you pay for!
OK, I've had this thing since Christmas and all it is is a portable CD player from a company that can't support it. Like a reviewer I saw earlier, I get the DATA message when I try to use CD-RW. All I could get from Philips customer support is to make sure I use audio-only CDs, which I am, but still no luck. The single biggest appeal to me was the ability to use CD-RWs, but I have been unable to make it work so far and they can't help.If this will do what it claims, it will be awesome, but if you buy it you better be well-versed in how to create the MP3 CDs. I have made lots of CDs from MP3 via wav files, but still can't figure out how to do this with just MP3s. And good luck if you have to go through Philips customer support! I've been trying for days and they can't give me any answers.
has intermittent problems poor optical quality with burn rings visible at night. . . . . . . . .
It's durable all right, but the cord is too short. I get very limited range with this cord and pretty much useless... I had to get another set for its replacement. Don't buy it. If you do... you'd be surprised by how short it actually is.
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.
these discs stink the scribing does not last on them unlike the non colored discssave your money
I have owned 2 of these cameras over the past few years. The pros: Great features, easy set up, good video quality. Cons: After a while the Pan dies, then the tilt, then the fan starts to make a lot of noise then the cameras just dies. Both cameras died the same way. I have 3 high quality commercial grade cameras that have worked well before and continue to work flawlessly. I would NOT ever buy one of these cameras again.
These won't stay plugged in. Bending the tab out makes them hook in temporarily, but it always go back to where it was and cables using these end up coming unplugged at the slightest touch. :(
I was so happy when I got this mouse! The retractable cord was great and the feel of it seemed to be fairly high quality. Unfortunately, it worked for 15 minutes, literally, and then I got an error message. "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it" I tried using the mouse on each usb port on my laptop to no avail. Very annoying. Based on the reviews it looks like I'm the only one with this problem.
After getting this item in the mail and reading the mounting instructions, this ended up more than I wanted to put together. I ended up hiding the cables behind a curtain.
The velcros began falling off after my first use. The screen propector began falling off within a week of use.
Quite possibly the coolest remote ever in premise, this is impossible for three separate people in the household to program to do everything that we need it to do (and is supposedly capable of doing). We even went so far as to read the directions. We got nothing.
Cons- Dated user interface - menus are poorly designed- Poor response time - reading dvd's and navigation.- Speakers are not compatible with other units and can't be replaced with different speakers.- Stopped playing my Video disks and stopped reading my archived DVD's.- HDMI is pointless.- Remote is Junk and the layout is not designed with the user in mind- better off buying auniversal remote with a better layout.Pros- Color coded surround sound speaker jacks, making hookup a breeze.- Sound quality it pretty great.- Aesthetically looks sleek.I once had a great opinion of this theater system and soon after purchasing my opinion changed. Shortly after my first year of ownership (Included a one (1) year warranty) the unit would not play video disks (as it once did) that I made (pictures, etc.) I thought it might be dirty, so I used a DVD cleaner, with no results. No big deal, sure, but that is only my first gripe. The response time on this unit is horrible. After hitting, for example, the tv button, it will take what seems like 5 seconds before it switches to the t.v. Now this might not be a big deal to some, but when I need to adjust the volume down and after doing so the dial doesn't register the sound going down visually, so I keep pushing the button down. By this time, when the volume registers, it is turned down to zero (0). This wouldn't be such a big deal if it didn't only happen every so often. If it happened every time, then at least I would be prepared for it, but considering it is very random, it can prove to be frustrating. One last concern regarding the HDMI. I was pretty stoked after learning this unit had an HDMI hookup. HDMI is supposed to deliver sound and video, but I can't seem to make it happen with this system. What is the point in having HDMI when the sound and picture don't have any improved quality. 1080 resolution is only possible with either HD t.v. or Blue-Ray and last time I checked this was only a DVD player. Maybe I am hooking it up wrong, who knows, but I don't believe I am. Oh, I almost forgot to mention the speakers. They sound great don't get me wrong, but when I thought about replacing the main unit I quickly realized that I was dreaming. Philips made the speakers jacks specific to this unit, so that mean that they can't be used on another unit of any type unless you were to cut the jacks off. One thing nice about this feature is that they are color coded, which makes hooking them up very simple. For $300+ bucks the Surround sound industry needs to start making some quality products, but instead have turned $300 units into a bottom line system that doesn't beat the test of time.
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...
I'm a gadget guy and thought my wife would like this to carry around pictures of our kids. Pricey, picture quality is very poor, and after a couple of drops of her keys the casing split.
Do not buy this product. The very first time I tried to use it, it short-circuited and could not be used. I was overseas and left stranded with no ability to charge my cell phone or camera. I had to go out and hunt down another converterin a strange country. Worse yet, when I returned from my trip, the manufacturer refused to refund my money, saying it was longer than 30 days since my purchase.
...for about two months. I had to eventually return this item and get a refund. It would still charge my iPod, but the volume wouldn't turn up after those two months.Don't buy it unless you want a big hassle returning it and searching for another one.
If I had known that the battery life on this mouse is about 8 hours, I wouldn't have bought it. The expected battery life is not shown on the packaging, User Manual, or anything else that comes with the product. It's not even on the Targus web site. I thought I had defective batteries, until I read another review. The mouse charges via a USB port, so the computer has to be on, and Targus recommends that you disable the power saving mode of your computer. The mouse is a convenient small size, has a clever stowable transmitter and comes with a nice pouch. Too bad the User Manual is about a centimeter too big to fit in the pouch. But, the mouse could be OK for someone who uses it with a notebook (which is its intended use), and who doesn't mind charging it up when they charge up their notebook [and leaving the notebook on so the USB port will provide the juice to charge the mouse].
I've had good results with other Verbatim LightScribe discs, but I won't use the colored discs again. They looked terrific when I first burned them, but after about two weeks the images started to fade and blur - even on discs that were stored indoors and out of sunlight.
As others have noted, this drive is starting to get a reputation for failure. I have two in a PowerPC with a probably 75% a week uptime. One of the two became flaky after about 6 months. It finally gave up the ghost this week. I would recommend stearing clear. I'm about to find out if I will be steering clear of all Seagate drives in the future (depending on how they handle warranty service).
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.
I bought this thing because I needed more power than my old D-Link wireless router could give.First, I couldn't get the unit to connect properly despite over an hour with the Belkin service people on the phone. They gave up and said that they didn't know how to fix it.Second, I measured the wireless signal that it put out and it had less range than the D-Link that I already have!Maybe its just a bad unit, maybe not.
This device just don't work with DELL PC. I installed the driver for more than once, for some reasons I could not get any signal and when I call the technical support, he didn't seems like he wants to resolve this issue for me, instead he asked me to return this product to Best Buy and get another model. At this time, I don't know I would get another D-Link product or switch to other brand. I will do more research before I buy again.
They work for a month and poop out. go with another brand
I would not recommend this camera. From the reviews I read, I thought this would be a nice upgrade camera for me. While it does take great daytime (daylight) pictures, the indoor (and nighttime) shots are terrible. I went to a wedding and took pictures in the church as well as the reception and I couldn't even edit them to send them to anyone. They came out with a yellowish tint to them too. I used the automatic setting that it comes with it (and I did try to use different settings after that day), but after a year and a half, I'm giving up (just ordered a Panasonic).
With all the positive reviews I expected this to be a very nice bag. In my opinion, it is very cheap looking inside and out and it too large and cumbersome.....returned.
It's a cool effect, but due to the way it fits on my Sony Camera, I lose the wide angle in the extension tube. Self-defeating!
I'm not sure if there was something wrong with the product I received but it made a loud clicking and buzzing sound when the Ipod was inserted. The only way to not hear this sound was to crank up the volume but the speakers just aren't good enough to make turning it up that loud sound good.
I am glad there will be no more victims of this printer. Although the printer prints exceptionally well for the price and has a wonderful light weight feel to it, there is a strong chance it won't last you 6 months even with minimal usage. Many people complain the printer broke on them, this and the similar light weight models. It seems a little piece inside of the printer wears and breaks off in no time. These printers are said to have a "light weight technology" more like cheap plastic technology to me. I went through 2 of these printers and similar in one year, first the 3420 and then the 3320 which did the same thing in less than 6 months. I don't do much printing and reading these reviews I realized it's not the users fault. HP is a great brand when it comes to printers, however, I suggest you go with a much higher up printer that will give you your monies worth.
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.
It worked great while it lasted, but just after the 90 day warranty expired, it stopped showing any picture on the coaxial output (you can still hear the sound), and the SVHS output is now black and white. I don't have any monitor capable of displaying the component output, so I can't say if that method is also affected. Given that the warranty is so short, and that the little money I spent for it is now a complete waste because of the short warranty, I wouldn't buy another of these.
(April, 2006) HOME THEATER? - PANASONIC MAKES GARBAGE! I bought a similar DVD Home Theater Sound System, Panasonic Model SC-HT900 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 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). Why would I want to take a risk on the SC-HT 930 when the earlier model went belly-up before its time? 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? Nobody should have to take an absolutely new-looking product to the land fill because the manufacturer's greed overrode the ethics of making a quality product. 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. I would not even consider buying this without adding the cost of the longest extended warranty you can find. As for me, NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY PANASONIC!DECEMBER, 2006 UPDATE: Some time after I wrote the above review, I again contacted Panasonic, spoke to another representative and she seriously considered my situation. She arranged to have the product repaired, free, at a central repair center (I paid shipping to; Panasonic paid return). The amp works again, though it still gets very hot, so I cool it with a small external fan; hopefully to preclude another failure. After some months of use, it has not failed - and having had some of my faith in Panasonic restored, I just bought a Panasonic TV. I hope this home theater and other current models are improved versions and that this company is learning that old-fashioned customer service pays off in the long run.To conclude, I based my review of the above model on my earlier Model SC-HT900 (no longer in production), which had an amp failure that Panasonic finally repaired - although I suspect to original component design specifications. I suspect newer models may be improved. But for the initial amp failure, I would give the performance of my system FIVE stars.
I really wish I had something to write that is positive about this item. It basically appears that its charging the device, devices register that they are being charged, but it seemed that no matter how long i left it plugged in, the device actually never really did charge. I thought at first it might be the cable, or the device, but i tried different cables and different devices. I was only hoping for something that would even last a short time, to make it through a business trip i had until I got home and could get my real charger again, so i knew with the low cost it wouldn't be high quality. But i at least hoped it would work at all....such a waste of money. I would recommend steering clear.
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.
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.
I purchased this printer on June 22, 2007. One year later -- just after the warranty expired, the printer started making loud snapping sounds, like plastic being broken. At that same time, the printer started jamming and stopped printing. (I see that other people writing reviews have had the exact same experience.)While the printer worked for the first year, it constantly crumpled the corners of envelopes, creating a very unprofessional appearance. This, too, appears to be a common problem with this printer.I had an earlier version of this printer that lasted well for a number of years. However, in this model, the manufacturer appears to have cut corners and created a product that, in my opinion, is junk. Given the quick failure, I may end up suing the manufacturer to get my money back.I'll be replacing the computer today with something more reliable. Don't buy this printer.
I thought I was getting a quality product but after installed it made a rumbling noise. Call Yamaha and said it was defective, sent me a replacement; it worked fine for a week then it just Quit!Yamaha CS refused to replace the second one. Even though they sent it directly!Most upset, bought and HP cd burner and have not had a problem yet.It was true what my frinds said, go with proven quality even if you pay a bit more.
I bought this less than one year ago and only used it about 5 times. It worked well until the color went out. I called COBY and they said that the screen went out and that they only cover it for 90 days. Since it had been more than 90 days they would not fix it even at my own cost. What a waste of money.
Before you buy this product, read this "Wireless LAN-ready (Wireless LAN adaptor not included, to learn more or to purchase: Click Here)", listed in the key feature. You need Samsung's wireless lan adaptor to work. See how much it costs you. I regret that I did not read it carefully before I bought it.
A five star review said "great for games". This seems true. It looks like a toy. It is a toy. The ball flows very well. It is NOT, however, a replacement for a mouse. Nor is the Kensington because it has a bad ball. Put this ball in the Kensington frame and you'll have a very good mouse.
I bought this in 2008 for my Area 51 17x laptop. At the time I thought it was great. Now... not so much.Let me say right now, that this thing took a slight spill. Still there's not much to a laptop cooler, technically speaking, and after reading some of the other reviewers I see that I've encounter some of the same problems.The ports aren't working the right way. Plugged into the wall or the cord, I get disconnections all the time out of my USB. The overall performance has dipped drastically over time. I remember once using this in a room and thinking that there was a draft, which there was, and when I corrected this the cooler was still making it chilly. Now my laptop is running as hot as when it's not even on.I've had this thing for 3 years and I suppose you could say "maybe it's just worn out," but after reading some of the other negative reviews I realize I have the same problems which I don't think is a coincidence.One way or the other, I have to replace this now, and for the top-of-the-line money, I don't feel like this was top-of-the-line.
This is a horrible hard drive! It may claim one of the fastest access times at 8.5 but you pay for it in quality. I have had four friends purchase these Deskstar models and have had non stop problems with them. It's a real hassle to go through their return policy. Do you really want to risk having all your data on this one drive completely lost? Changes are that is whats most to happen if you purchase this drive. ONCE AGAIN, DON'T GET ANY DESKSTAR MODELS, THEY ARE HORRIBLE!!!
Love product at first but Screen when out after just 4 months of usage. No help from Toshiba but had to pay them to get it fix. This seems to be a continual problem with this product. Don't buy unless you want to spend another 130.00 to get screen fix!
When my Vanguard VS-82 arrived, it was already broken. But I am not rating it poorly for just that: Even if it had not come pre-broken, I doubt it would have taken very long to get that way. The whole thing feels very cheap and flimsy. Get this, instead:Manfrotto Table Tripod with Photo Head MTT2-P02. It's made of metal and seems to be of much higher quality for about the same money.
The printer and scanner work just fine.However, the color ink tanks either dry up quickly or you have to use them up quickly. This would not be a problem except the color tanks must be in operation to print black and white!!!So if you want to print black and white documents, you must spend $50 every 3 months for the color ink cartridges too. You also cannot simply fill the cartridges because the ink tanks have a special chip on them to make sure you use the "right" ink tanks...Cannon. Basically, you spend 2-4x as much on Cannon ink tanks as you did for the printer. And that's just annually. So don't buy it unless you're printing mostly color photographs...
The "flexible gooseneck" although tightly secured, flexes too easily, it wont hold my 7" inch portable dvd in the desired position, the base craddle has an antishock system wich uses 4 springs to isolate the DVD from the car vibrations, it surely works, but makes it almost imposible for my kids to watch their favorite movie due to the continuous bouncing of the player.I guess I will stick with my Case Logic DVD holder until someone comes out with something that really works.
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
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.
Camera worked great until the auto lens cover didnt open. The repair center wants #300.00 to repair it. Looks to me by the reviews the lens cover is a problem. Dont buy it.
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!
I've had the DI-701 for about six months and when it works, it's great. It took forever to get PPPoE support, and all the bios updates have been &quot;beta&quot; -- read &quot;unsupported.&quot; I have a lot of trouble with ftp and e-mail -- can't send long e-mails or ftp send file (yes, even in PASV mode, d-link). It also seems that every time I flash the bios (had to do it about 10 times so far), it takes an inordinate amount of restarting my dsl modem and the di-701 to get them to talk. The telnet configuration does not match the gui configuration (if you do a &quot;renew&quot; from telnet, it tells you you're not set up to get your dhcp configuration from your ISP. Sweet!) In short, I'm dumping this and getting the Linksys 1-port DSL router; I'll post a comparative review in a few months over there. Should that fail, I'm going to turn an old P-75 into a Coyote Linux box and do it myself.
Had the Coby player for two months. I bought it from Amazon as a XMAS present for my son.It worked great and came with everything you need. Then it died and simply would not work. Purchase with caution. I do not think this is a product that is very well made. It is great out of the box but I doubt it will last more than a few months.I did by the protection plan from Amazon for $20.00 and after paying for shipping received the full purchise price back. That was a pleasure.
I received the ViewSonic VG150 today. I used it to replace a functioning monitor on a Hewlett Packard Pavilion computer. The screen remained black. The amber LED changed to a flashing green LED but the screen remained black. I called ViewSonic tech support and after trying various procedures I was advised to return the monitor to the place of purchase. I returned the monitor and would not feel comfortable purchasing this type of monitor in the future.
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".
i bought this at a college bookstore discount less than a year ago. it was working fine for the most part, although every once in a while (after about 4-5 months) it would make a loud, ugly noise that sounded like something was scraping around on the inside. i should have replaced it then, but nothing seemed to have been damaged or lost and i didn't have the money.all of a sudden, today it dies. it turns on but won't show up in finder. files are all gone, some of them irreplaceably. suddenly i have no options for backing up my computer, which i having a few problems of its own. looking for the warranty right now, hopefully they'll just refund me the money instead of sending a new unit.it's not worth the trouble! get something else. i've heard good things about the seagate freeagent products, so i might look at those next.
The card did not work but e-mailed sellers got feed back in less than 3 hours. They refunded cost plus shipping. Thank for making a bad problem go away.
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.
I had a Hawking print server die at the office and bought this (Belkin makes quality stuff) to replace it. When I got it, the instructions tell you that you must first install the printers on the machines first and then remap their connections to the print server using their special software (just one more piece of bloatware to slow things down) so it acts like the USB port is directly on the PC. This is not feasible in an office with more than a dozen machines. To make matters worse, the "store" I bought it from had a major restocking fee (won't be doing business with them ever again), so I bought it off the company and am using it at home (all wireless laptops except the media server, so easy to move them and connect them to the printer first).I wish Amazon had been more clear or provided a link to the install instructions so I would have avoided this one to begin with. Of course, if Belkin would have just made a wireless device that could have the two ports get assigned IP addresses like the Hawking product, it would have been fine. It's stupid to make you physically install the printer on the USB port then use their bloatware to assign that printer to one on the print server. Totally stupid.
Practically everything I own is Panasonic - rice maker, home entertainment system, vaccum cleaner, clock radios. I have three of their older voice recorders and this RR360. The device is great. What isn't great is their software. It's hideous. It's worse than hideous, it's the worst commercial software I've seen in a long time. It's the only package I know of that consistently bluescreens Windows 2000 Pro. I'd love to update it to the latest version and see if that helps, but when I use the VoiceStudio Help -> Update menu it stupidly tells me that VoiceStudio is not installed on my computer. They do not offer the software for download separately, you can supposedly only upgrade it through their menu. All attempts to contact Panasonic tech support are fruitless. The recorder uses a proprietary format and they don't release specs so you can't use it with Linux, older Windows versions or future Windows versions - just the ones out now. Right now I've got a rather important 2 hour meeting stored on it that I can't upload because every time I try it bluescreens the two computers I've got their software installed on. I'm going to have to capture the analog audio as a .wav file.I'm a huge Panasonic fan, but don't buy this one because they won't let you get to your own data and they won't respond to requests for tech support on it.
I used this camera once in the water. The entire screen is water logged and the camera is broken. I don't know how Pentax can claim this camera is waterproof as it clearly is NOT. If you are looking for a waterproof camera, get the one by Olympus. I had that one and it was just amazing (until it was stolen). This camea also takes horrible photos at night, day time shots were just fine, but you could get much, much more for the price.
Mouse worked great for the first two months, but then died. I tried to have it repaired under warranty. Logitech promised to ship a replacement, but 2 weeks later, no replacement. Their customer service is horrible and you will not hear back for a week. If you try calling you will be on hold for hours. Very disappointing and my last Logitech product.
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 gave this to my husband as a gift on Christmas 2001. He never had any trouble setting it up to run on Windows ME. However, after buying some high-priced printer cartridges (including a color cartridge for $49.99 plus tax), the printer stopped working. A few months later, the scanner has quit, too. It was already out of warranty at the time of the printing problem, and no repair centers can be found anywhere close to us. Additionally, it would cost more than the item itself to take and get repaired. I have a beautiful Panasonic KX-P4410 that I rely on, and have for NINE YEARS. Never again, Lexmark, never again.
The hard drive only works if connected through a USB cord. Neither the fire wire 400 nor the fire wire 800 works. Contact with LaCie resulted in a request that I send the drive to them for repair. I got no instructions on where to send it, even after I asked.
I read many of the reviews and that is what led me to purchase this item. When I took it out of the box, I read the instructions and followed everything in them. I started out with my own address and was interested to find that my house was 4.1 miles from where it actually was. It had my street and another one swapped which was confusing because my street runs east-west and the other north-south.Next I looked up my parents address (this was important because I was buying this gps for my parents) and their address didn't even exist. That didn't make sense because they have been living in the residential area for 20 years.I took it on the road as it followed the street by the wrong name and I looked for a business in town. Missed it by 3 blocks.Needless to say, I didn't keep the gps.The display was great. I especially liked the split-screen view with its bright display. It was a little difficult at first to get it to route for me but I was finally able to nail it down.Most of the comments I read seem to like this gps but for where I live I would be lost with it.Back to the drawing board to try and find a gps. Too bad because for $290 and the features it boasts, the other companies should take a cue and bring their prices down. $400+ is really too much to pay.
This was by far my worst purchase experience ever at Amazon. The supposedly "Factory Refurbished" iPod did not work properly, had scratches/nicks on the case and I highly doubt it came from Apple. The process of getting my money refunded was too long. Their "online live assistance" is a sham, it does not even work. It took threats to get any response from the Seller. They totally misrepresented the product. I bought a current generation refurbished iPod (that looks and works like new) directly from Apple for the same price. I will never purchase anything else from this Seller.
Cameta Camera is managed by morons. They cheated me in a previous sale and when I asked these idiots if these lenses could use filters, I got this dumb response:"Hi,If you'd like to create a customized package or have any questions regarding our products, please feel free to contact us directly. Unfortunately we are not allowed to give you our phone number or direct you to another website due to Amazon policy, so you'll have to just google "cameta camera" for our contact information.Kind Regards,Cameta Camera"HEY MORONS I DID NOT ASK YOU TO NAME ANY SPECIFIC PRODUCT, I ASKED IF THEY COULD USE FILTERS AND IF SO WHAT SIZES YOU IDIOTS, IDIOTS, IDIOTS! I hate it when people waste my time. Too bad you didn't want $179 from me but chose to be illogical unhelpful idiots once again.
I bought this 2 years ago and have used it off and on for a while now but now there is a horrible buzzing noise coming out of it, so I guess it is shot, but I can only guess because their domain is for sale and no one answers there phone, so I think that there is no TAO anymore...So ABSOLUTLEY DO NOT BUY THIS because there IS NO TAO to return it to or for support!!!!!!!!
Bought this to hold my ever expanding game collection. I needed more storage space pronto (had stacks going sideways on my desk)What can I say it was cheep & looked easy to assemble.Well I got the first part right. It really was cheap.It can barely hold my video games. In fact if you plan on storing DS or PSP games on it you'll find that the DS games almost fall over. The PSP games have to go sideways, and all of your other media will want to rest on an angle. Assembly wasn't super hard, but it was a pain. I have mine anchored to a wall. Am about to order another media holder again because it's around that time :) . ONLY this time I'm going with another Atlantic 82635385 Typhoon 216 CD/144 DVD/BluRay/Games storage device.
I bought two memory kits, one of which is DOA and never worked. I immediately sent an email to the vendor about it (and even offered to send back the bad unit to him), who promised to send me a replacement kit a week later. But since then, nothing happened, I did not receive anything from the vendor. I have sent the vendor many emails, all without receiving any response.I do not know what I should do at this point!
I bought this to interface a variety of different serial devices to a laptop with no serial ports. It worked with a very old OmniData Polycorder data logger, did not work with an AGI SuperSting resistivity meter, and did not work with an AutoEnginuity automotive scan tool. Another disappointing product from Belkin.Both AGI and AutoEnginuity recommend the Keyspan USA-19HS, so I bought that instead. Doing some research, I found that the Keyspan is recommended by many different manufacturers, and it has a good reputation for working with most serial devices. A better solution is a PCMCIA or Expresscard serial port card, which are about the same price as this USB adapter. But I am using an Asus EeePC, which has no Expresscard slot either.
My employer (a small software company) just bought these for all the developers (including myself). They're barely faster than the Athlon XP 2000+ workstations they replaced. HP cut several corners with this model:- There are no available internal or external drive bays- The power supply is only 250W- They skimp on the RAM, using DDR333 instead of DDR400 despite the 800FSB processor- The hard drive is mounted in a bizarre plastic vertical bracket which isn't very secure and tends to vibrate- There are no CDs included with the system (except one Microsoft Works disc). There are no restore CDs, let alone Windows install discs (but my Pavilion ze4240 notebook I bought a year ago came with both--shame on HP for backing down on that).Since the systems shipped with XP Home and we need Pro, we reformatted the hard drives. And now we have no way of installing the DVD burning software that came with the systems. HP wants $9 for an HP RecordNow install disc.
I purchased this monitor in Dec. 2004 from a Amazon, which did it's job well. Delivery was on time. I put the monitor to use and kept my old monitor which was 10 years old in a box. I used this new monitor, but after about a month it seemed that I was able to discern the refreshing of the screen. Then in April of 2005, the screen of the new monitor began to have horizonal lines in brown flashing across the screen, a few, then more, then it overwhelmed my screen. I called the Samsung tech help. I was told to clean all of my pc's cards, clean the RAM, take my pc all apart. I did clean out the inside of the pc with air, but didn't do the other. I then turned the pc on, and within 4 hours the lines began to reappear. Then the entire screen went into a horizonal blurring of lines. I shut it down, quickly. And put my old monitor back in service, to make sure that it wasn't the new monitor. Upon restarting my pc, I noticed that my RAM was missing 64 MB's...a stick had burn up! I had to pull the bad stick of RAM out. And then reboot. I now have less RAM, and I'm using my old monitor now for about 10 days with no PROBLEM!Samsung tech gave me an RMA and I had to put $150 onto my credit card so that they would send me a, what I thought should be a new replacement monitor. Now, sitting on my table is the bad monitor in the box that they sent the replacement monitor in, the GREEN Label in place so that they will accept it back! And on the box was the words: REFURBISHED! They sent me a refurb monitor that has a mfr date of July '04 on it!!!! I'm afraid to even hook it up! I feel that I've been swindled! I am using my old monitor and the replacement unit will become a dust collector. If I hook up the refurb it will probably burn up my pc, my office and my business! To much to risk!I suppose the old addage, if it ain't broke don't fix it should have been adhered to by me.I'm out my purchase price for the monitor, I had to pay the shipping back to Samsung of the bad monitor to the tune of $30! I will have to hope that they don't run off with the credit card $150 as well, but if they do, I would be out more than $350!!!Bad service from Samsung all around.I will never, ever purchase anything with that name on it!
You get what you pay for, in daylight you can't see if the sun is bright or at night if it's very dark. Don't buy this product for any price. The company doesn't provide you with any instructions on how to operate the system, it's all by trial and error.
I had my Proview monitor for ONE YEAR and it worked great...then it started acting up: The screen remained blank (black) and it took numerous restarts OF THE COMPUTER (since I couldn't see what's going on I had to hard reboot). Well, that went on for a while; now it won't work at all.Honestly, I can't trust any Proview monitor now.Actually I'm back on my OLD monitor, which is glass and quite heavy-but the picture quality is much better than the Proview LCD.Needless to say I threw away all the paperwork so I'm screwed. Besides the monitor would cost a fortune to mail.I'm just here to warn you--mine broke after one year of flawless--now it's trash. So I'm out $200 bucks. Why am I not surprised....
I gave this product one star because I had to give it some kind of rating to give this review. DON'T BUY THESE CAMERAS!!!! My two pack came and I shot all the film of my daughter and her new baby. These are pictures I cannot replace and the film was either too old or just ruined. Out of two cameras I got not one sinlge picture.
For a while it worked okay, same as any other card reader I guess. Then the XD slot started not accepting the card until 9 or 10 retries. Then the Compact Flash slot starting doing the same thing. Now the XD slot has stopped working altogether and the Compact Flash slot only works if I physically hold the card in, applying a fair bit of pressure.
This came as part of a "packaged" deal from Kensington and was represented as a universal adapter. NOT!!! It would not fit any of our USB gadgets and was a total waste of money.
Doesn't fit the rear speaker connectors at all. I had to rig it to make it work. But after some cutting it works.
i was taking my old Altec ACS45.2 speakers home so these new ones were to replace them on the office machine. you would think that the same [money amount](Canadian) 3 years later would get you something better, not worse. the bass is farty and there wasn't any amount of mp3 player eq tweaking i could do to get it to sound even remotely as warm as the older ACS45.2s did. very dissapointing.
I had hoped that since May that the RT042 firmware had been improved to allow for more utility than what I had seen online. My BEFSR41 has been slowly dying and I was interested in the idea of using QoS to protect my VOIP traffic. When I fired the machine up, all the IP addresses on my network starting using up slots in the RT042's table of "users" and when printers, WAPs, PCs, and so on were all detected, my wife's laptop ended up being #7. She was not allowed access to the Internet through this box and there was no way to fix this. As you can imagine, I was incensed and will be returning this product.
I am currently on my 2nd of these sets, and it is going to be returned shortly into the new year. My first one had strange problems with corner discoloration similar to what occurs when you get a speaker too near a picture tube. This problem would occur after the set had been on for a little while, but got quite annoying. Turning off the set and back on again would degauss the screen, and temporarily fix the problem for a short time. Then the corners would get discolored again. Seemed to be random about which corner did it, too.Then watching a few different movies on the set I noticed a strange set of blue, red, and green horizontal lines flickering across the screen. This was through the s-video input from my computer, but would also occur during regular television. It seemed to happen consistently on the same scenes in different movies, and was highly annoying overall.Which is a shame because the set is really nice overall. The design is great, the remote nice, the features full, and a great picture when there arent distracting lines across the video, and greatly discolored corners...I usually buy sony for televisions, and thought that I could trust philips to produce good electronics, but I am sorely disappointed here after having 2 of these sets.
Not only did this seller overcharge me for shipping (charged me DOUBLE what their shipping rates page said - $8.99 to send a 10 oz package USPS!!!), and wouldn't fix it when I complained, they also sent me a DIFFERENT BRAND of iPod speakers. Like I wouldn't notice??? I am very unhappy with this purchase. Beware!
Like the other reviewer our TV also took a long time to warm up/tune to other channels. We have had our tv for around six months and the thing is starting to die on us. When we try to change the channel or switch inputs on it we get black snow or a rollin screen. We have to turn the tv off for several minutes and as of tonight it is starting to lose the channel while on one straight channel. Very frustrating. Of course since it's been six months since our purchase we have had to contact the manufacturer direct. Will be interested to see their response. ...
I am unhappy with my purchase of this CD carrying case for the CD Walkman I ordered at the same time. I ordered the carrying case based on your recommendation. You should really look at your products--the CD Walkman DOES NOT FIT in this carrying case. I'm really disappointed with your firm.
I bought a PalmIIIx about 6 months ago and I have been very dissapointed. Don't get me wrong... in principle the ability to store and beam addresses &amp; business cards, manage my calander, securely store network passwords is great! When the unit was working I loved it. However, after about three months of ownership, I began loosing all my data at random internvals, forcing me to revert back to my last sync with my computer. I would turn the unit on and all my data was gone... evern with fresh batteries. Palm was not able to diaganise the problem... just telling me to re-set it again... duh. The last time this happened the unit went completely dead. It could be that I just had a bad unit. However, I would advise other Palm purchacers not to store any critical data on the unit. As for me, I would not buy another Palm product.
I got this for my xbox 360 controller so i could use my Oovan headset but when i plug everything up nothing happens. So sadly it doesnt work for what i need it for but i only paid $1 for it so i didnt lose any money really.
Complete junk. Didn't work, tossed it. I would not order this again. It was cheap and I thought it would be ok as an extra charger, but we could not use it at all.
My wife purchase this unit as part of a surround sound system. Only worked about 6-7 times before it wouldn't come on. The unit has may features but if it doesn't work not worth anything. I will be looking for another brand of player. Will not purchase a replacement of the same brand and model.
Looks good, but when you trim it the ends of the strands come loose and the results look horrible. I used the old trick of using a match to ball up the individual fibers, but ended up using TY wraps to keep it together. Not exactly the look I was aiming for. I am using it for the time being but planing on replacing it with something more substantial. Not recommended if this is going to be seen.
I was attracted to this router for the same reason as many others: it is a bargain! For the features included (802.11n, GigE, USB Port, etc), this is a really good price. Unfortunately, in my case at least, the performance was poor.The router I was replacing with this D-Link was an older Apple AirPort Extreme with 100Mbit ethernet.I had pretty good luck with the wired Gigabit Ethernet ports on the DIR-655. I bought this router mainly because I had to replace a slower router (100Mbit). The old router was really holding back the new NAS (Network Attached Storage) system I recently put together for the purpose of running my iTunes library and Time Machine backups, along with a high-availability RAID storage array, over the network. I got pretty decent performance with the GigE ports on this DIR-655; around 40% utilization of gigabit. This was done using Cat6 cable. For reference, the usage in my household is on the order of hundreds-of-gigabytes per day transferred over the network.The wireless on this unit, however, was very disappointing. I never benchmarked the wireless speed, but I really wasn't able to. The problem was that the wireless access point from this router would simply disappear randomly. It seemed that the wireless would 'crash' sporadically, and only a full system reset would bring it back up. It was really frustrating, and after much effort to rectify the problem, it persisted. It was very random, so sometimes it would last a day without going down, and sometimes it would only last an hour. I speculate baselessly that the very massive amounts of data I was transferring over the wired network was simply too much for the onboard processor to handle, and caused problems with the wireless.In addition to the wireless troubles, I also had no end of trouble with the built-in DHCP server. It constantly had issues that caused address conflicts on my home network. When computers and devices went to sleep, they would wake to find a DHCP address conflict. Again, I tweaked the settings for lease times, etc, but nothing helped. DHCP is an absolute requirement for my home network, which consists of Macs, a Linux-based NAS, a Windows 7 PC, several mobile devices of varying brands and OS's, and an AppleTV.The final issue I ran into with this router was its handling of multicast DNS. mDNS is used by most modern operating systems to broadcast information about services an individual computer has. Apple calls this Bonjour, and it goes by Avahi on Linux. Essentially, its intention is to be a 'Zero-Configuration' networking protocol. I use this heavily to make sense of the different services offered by the devices on my network (File Servers, AirPlay, Remote Desktop, Printing, etc), so the fact that this router would drop mDNS packets after a while was unacceptable.Ultimately, I returned what I felt to be a defective router. I was lucky to find a deal on and purchase the new Apple AirPort Extreme router with GigE ports, and the AirPort Extreme router meets and exceeds all of my expectations. I get better speed on the GigE ports (marginally, but it's noticeable), the wireless is more reliable, and I don't have to mess with it. I highly recommend the Apple router to anyone who needs advanced features and high performance.I hope this review is helpful to potential purchasers of this router. Even given the fact that I received a defective unit, I wouldn't necessarily try to sway anyone from this unit. It may work great for some, and if you get a non-defective unit, you may be good to go. The features are certainly present, and if you can avoid the troubles I had with the DIR-655, you'll enjoy it. One other thing to mention, is that users may have better luck with this router if you have an all D-Link network. To utilize the 'Extreme N' features, you have to have all D-Link hardware. This feature essentially uses (2) 802.11n radios in tandem to give double the bandwidth.
It worked...for most of the trip. My girls used it for 8 days with a 120v hair drier. It fried on the 9th day. Metled down...wasnt pretty. Would not stay in the Euro wall sockets very well. Had to hold it in place to keep it from falling out. Needs a cord set to plug into wall (like a laptop power converter does). I would have made one if I had known I needed it. This unit may have fried do to frequent bad connections (Falling out of the socket will do that) Anyway ,if you buy this,(or any model that looks like it) make a cord set for it and it may last years for all I know.
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).
I have purchased HP products for over the last 20 years. I currently have an HP Pavilion computer. When my HP OfficeJet 550 that is 10 years old died, I went to purchase a new HP office jet. The price seemed right and I was happy to buy HP!Even though my system meets the minimum requirements, the software would not install properly. After hours of RUDE non american tech support, The nicest thing I can say is that I WILL NEVER PURCHASE AN HP PRODUCT AGAIN!The first call was 3 1/2 hours. I had to uninstall and reinstall everything to only discover the same proglem. Then the tech put me on hold for 45 mins and NEVER returned to the phone.The second call advised that I need more memory. BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT I MEET AND EXCEEDED THE REQUIREMENTS.I then spent $99 to upgrade from 384mb to 511mb.The third call advised that my &quot;driver chips were bad&quot;. WHAT? I need to have a tech look at my computer.HOG WASH!The forth call advised that I need to install the software a on a different computer to see if it was the disk. I then gave the lady the specs on my eMachine with Windows ME. Oh great she states that will work well. After installing the software, at the requested computer restart WE LOST WINDOWS!I had to get out the recovery disk and I LOST EVERYTHING! WOW WHAT A SMART PERSON AT HP. When I asked her how she was going to help me now, she advised that she couldn't!On the fifth call the young man advised me that HP was aware of problems with 98 and ME.98 will not load the software and ME will cause lost data.AH HECK...DO YOU THINK ALL TECHS SHOULD KNOW THIS BEFORE YOU SCREW UP SOMEONES COMPUTER.This young man advised that I needed go to Microsoft and load the latest Installer 2.0.THAT DID NOT WORK EITHER! He then advised that my Processor was to slow at 350Mhz.BULL CRAP! Every call to HP had a new excuse. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT IS MY ADVICE!I returned this item and purchased the CANON MP730....nice! I was up and running in 5 minutes.SO YOU KNOW WHAT I THINK OF HP......
Folks, The fastest the BEST DSLRs record at is about 15-20 megs a second. So, to have anything that writes at 40 megs a second isn't worth the extra money. Sure, you'll dump your photos to your computer faster - but is having to wait 20 less minutes after a long shoot worth the cash? If you're an assignment photographer, you know exactly which shots you'll be releasing - and you'll pull those. Otherwise, you don't need a card this fast. Go with an Extreme II and get more for your money.
I've owned a number of routers in my time and this one, like them all, has pros and cons. Lets start with the pros:Pros:1. Super easy to set up. Even the most novice networker can get this baby up and running! Takes about 5 min.2. Visually pleasing look. Lets face it, these blue lights are nice!3. Highly configurable back end. I had no issues with the firmware or traffic prioritizing options. Its highly configurable.Cons:1. Range. This thing has absolutely awful range. I can pick up my neighbors network from across the street at full strength but my smart TV can't even seen the network and the PS3 fades in and out. iPhones and iPad have trouble and the Kindle Fire..... forget about it. All that, and they are less than 40' from the router.2. Up/Down speeds. When plugged into the router I get 25 down and about 8 up. Over wifi, using a wireless N machine it ranges from 6 down 2 up and worse. If there is a way to adjust this, its not readily apparently, even after fidgeting with the transmission bands and router placement.Over all, I'd look at another router if you're doing any HD streaming (Hulu or Amazon Prime) or any network gaming. I'd absolutely stay way from this if you have a house that needs connectivity from end to end that is more than 2000 square feet.
Headband was stiff and unwieldy, arm of mouthpiece didn't bend very well, and I had numerous complaints about my voice sounding 'far away' and tinny a lot of the time.After using it for a month the size-adjusting band simply cracked while on my head, leaving the entire right side (the one with the mouthpiece) to dangle. The only thing keeping it from falling to the ground was a slightly larger bit of plastic at the end of the adjustment track.As I do not favor a headset featuring a large section of duct tape I will be buying another type of headset!
I purchased two of these speakers not expecting much in the price range. Therefore, I did not have the expanded expectations of other reviewers (I already own the Bose system). I only needed the speaker for the following two applications in a child's room:1) Light playing of children's music2) Playing bedtime storiesSuffice it to say, the device barely meets my limited applications. Sound range is VERY limited when playing music. However, for children's stories or podcasts, the range is acceptable and volume seems sufficient. For traveling with children, the device is compact, making portability fantastic.One key gripe I do have is that the fit to older Ipods (first gen) is not really good.The speaker seems better suited for podcasts than music. If you are looking for good sound, you will not find it at this price range.
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.
We ordered a printer but it would not pull the paper through. We tried all the suggestions you gave us but it would not work. It was supposed to be a brand new printer but the box had been opened and resealed when it got here. It said on the box it had a digital camera in it but that had been removed. We then ordered a rebuilt printer as you were out of new and the rebuilt printer works fine. I am not sure we really got a new printer the first time. We are returning the first printer.Ric Elsworth
I got this from a local Staples store for [Amazon censored this information] They had a keyboard open for display, and I was amazed at how good it looked. It was sleek, looked awsome, and felt like a laptop keyboard, which has always been easier for me to use.I got it home plugged it in, and began the setup. I like the mouse...it is designed to be very comfortable, with great features. The tracking of it is lovely...I really enjoyed it. The charger was another story...poorly constructed and difficult to use. I think the idea was to put the mouse in and just let it fall into place, but the charger is very flimsy, and makes you feel like you need to babysit it to make sure it works. And the promised features looked great. It would have been wonderful if I could have actually used them. I never made it beyond the Set Point software installation. The included bloatware took near forever to install. I got several messages from XP telling me that the software was not tested to be compatible with XP, even though the box said that it was, and XP is a main requirement. I have a genuine copy, so it can't be that I have bad XP software. That type of oversight is unacceptable for a company like Logitech. My computer is a 2.8 Ghz, 1 GB RAM machine, so I don't know what took it so long.Then came the real horror...the BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION! My machine told me that my bluetooth was being configured, and that the connection would be restored. The mouse stopped responding. I restarted, and the same window came up--and got stuck there. I never got beyond that point. Everytime I would restart my computer, I got the connection wizard, and my computer would slow down to a crawl, and nothing else would be able to open up. Even Task Manager wouldn't work!!!I ended up having to go to Safe Mode to uninstall the software(s). I was disapointed--SORELY! After paying all that much money for this keyboard, I should have been able to get top-notch performance out of it. After all, aren't I paying for it? This keyboard was disappointing on so many levels...I am really suprised at Logitech. A company of their reputation certainly has it in their power to produce a better product. Stay away from this at all cost, since it will cost you so much to use! I returned my in less than a day.
After doing research at Canon's website, Canon says this product number is the direct interface cable for USB connection to a PC. When the product arrived, although it is marked with the product ID number I was expecting, there was obviously no USB connector on the end of it. Looking at the cable, I can see that it connects to the camera, but I cannot identify what kind of device connects to the other end of it - it is a very strange and fairly large connector - not USB for sure!
The Scanjet 4070 comes with the "HP Image Zone" software. For anyone that knows anything about scanning / image editing, this software is terrible. It does not allow you to do anything! Not only is it the worst imaging software I have EVER used, but when i researched it online, I found out that HP will not release the codes of the scanner to 3rd party developers, so I can't even use other software. HP makes decent hardware, but their software makes me want to throw the decent hardware out the window!!!
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 have tried every known method for getting rid of moles and this was the last step. I put in two and the moles came up right next to the device...waste of money.
Do the research before buying.PNY 128 MB Notebook SO DIMM PC100 SDRAM Memory will not work with Dell Latitude CPi D300XT. Save the money towards the new notebook instead!Five Stars for Amazon Return Services, they are quick and easy.
We had no Idea that this TV would cost us $300-900 per year to operate. Panasonic should be ashamed of the way they have dealt with consumers who have purchased this and many more of these TV's. I don't know of anywone who would go out and purchase a TV knowing that it was going to cost them this much in maintenance to operate each year. We will never again purchase any Panasonic product and hope that A Class action will be filed against them for there failure to recall these Sets. They lost (or settled) a previous Class Action against basically the same TV and Hopefully they will be sued again for these sets. Far as I am concerned a huge punitive fine should be imposed so they might think twice before continuing similar business practices in the future.
The software you use to program the remote requires you to log in every time you start it, and times out after a while, requiring you to log in again. If your internet connection is down, or if the website at the other end is down (happening right now as I type), you will NOT be able to program your remote!
Bought this printer after reading glowing reviews and I liked how it looked. I got the printer home and followed the setup instructions carefully. When I got to the "add paper to automatically align the print heads" part of the setup, the paper would not even feed. It would crinkle up and jam. Seemed like one side of paper feed worked and other side did not, as it crinkled only on one side. After checking over and over for obstruction and following the trouble shooting and owners manual, I gave up and returned it for a refund. I'll never know how it printed cause it was a lemon from the start. Now I'm shopping for another printer.
This card came in my dell Inspiron 700m. Still battling with it to try to get it to work. Have tried numerous fixes- connecting via different channel, getting latest drivers, connecting securely and insecurely, reseating the card, connecting on b instead of g band, increasing power amount to signal... nothing has worked. Many people have been posting on tech support boards with same problem. It is either an incompatibility with certain routers (I have Linksys) or it is a stodgy card. Unfortunately there don't seem to be a lot of mini pci alternatives and Dell and HP laptops both come with this card.
The VGA part of the splitter deos pass the VGA signal through. However, there is no signal coming out of the DVI part. I tested it on two computer with the same results. The item DOES NOT WORK.I sent a RMA request to the company which sold the item through Amazon but I never received a response.
This card has a few issues with device drivers for XP. Turns out it's a Philips SAA7130 and the TV-Expert software is a minimal offering. Nothing special about the product. Device isn't listed in thge Windows HCL. Actual manufacturer's page link here---> [...]
...After reading some reviews on the Lexmark X73, I decided to give it a try...Contrary to several pieces of paper inside the box (and the XP logo on the outside of the box), stating this printer is compatible with Windows XP, I find I must beg to differ. ... I seriously doubt I will ever turn to Lexmark for ANY printer solution in the future...
Amazing functionality and beautful design doesn't last long. Within one week the ipod is so scratched that you'll think you're keeping razorblades in your pocket. The battery stopped holding its charge after 6 months. Spoke to an apple agent they told me send it back we'll repair it no problem. Just pay the $30 for shipping. My repair was declined. If you have ipod problems good luck dealing with apple's customer service.So small you can take it anywhere. Just make sure you don't put it in your pocket, or car, or anywhere else it could touch something.
Got it for my 5D MKII. Made several tests and in all cases, the result WITHOUT the Sima microphone was better, confirming all other reviews. It's a true piece of garbage. This company should be ashamed selling this kind of thing! DO NOT BUY IT.
My husband and I are avid hunters. I bought this for him for our 10 year anniversary. We took it deer hunting with us on several occasions. It would not let us see in the dark past 30 or 40 feet and the product says it will let you see at least 150 feet.The product was not (to us) worth the money.
Once you have powered this on it works well enough. When it loses bluetooth connection to whatever it is talking to it shuts off. When the client comes back this unit has to be manually powered on again. It is also very expensive for an older tech receiver. Look for a modern SIRF III, or better, receiver that stays on so long as it is powered.
Don't believe the "if it breaks" part.Breakage- like physical damage- is NOT COVERED. So if you drop it, something (or somebody)heavy lands on it, or it gets wet, FORGET IT.
I purchased one 3 years ago. Just after 1 year of use (and the 1 year warranty period) the router totally died. I ordered a new one which worked well for almost 2 years, at which point the wireless LAN would intermittently go out. When I tried to update to the latest firmware (over a wired connection) the router malfunctioned and no longer works due to a failed FW load. Don't expect this router to last more than a year or so.
I compared these to the Sony noise cancelling headphones (MDR-NC5).I found they didn't reduce background aircraft noise as muchas the Sony did, and they were much less comfortable. Whenyou are wearing headphones for an entire plane trip comfortmatters quite a bit (to me at least...).I'ld pass on this product.
This battery did not work well for me. It does buy me a little time while recharging the better one. It does not hold charge when idle.
They didn't give me the stupid little straw for the can to be effective. Don't know if this is typical or not but it's false advertisement as the picture clearly has a straw on it. I want a refund or give me the straw.
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.
Originally bought DRC-8335 from another vendor because of RCA's reputation as the most trusted name in electronics; ostensibly to prepare for OTA analog-to-digital transmission transition. From tubes to solid-state, RCA's colour televisions were always exemplary performers. It became immediately apparent France's Thomson corporation didn't get that missive. Distant analog reception, a former RCA strength, was sorely lacking. Along with frustratingly s-l-o-w tuning. Channel 31 had a habit of skipping back to channel 13. Its' 6 headed vcr playback was akin to those 2 head dinasaurs of yore. There also were certain dvds which this unit wouldn't read. Thus it wound up in the storage closet. Replaced by Panasonic vcr, Samsung digital tuner, & Sony dvd player/recorder. Recently discovered several blogs(including this one) which indicated power supply capacitor C226 didn't have sufficient voltage for unit to work properly. Replaced defective 470uf cap with 50 volt upgrade, which made an immediate improvement to vcr playback performance. Still doesn't read certain dvds though(like disc two of Beatles' recently remastered "Help"), & channel tuning is snail pace. But it now makes for a decent home theatre control centre for Samsung & Sony units via AV inputs 1 & 2 .
I liked this camera when I first bought it. Then after taking 5 or 6 pictures brand new alkaline or rechargeable batteries would go completely dead. No reaon, not dropped, exposed to any harm - and that's the end of that investment - No care, help from Fuji - have seen many others with the same problem, It's frustrating to see a company can get away with this and we're all powerless (pardon the pun). They offer to fix it for almost the same amount you paid for the camera - Choose another company - or better yet - tell us how to bring a case against Fuji for selling faullty merchandise.
This size screen is long enough that the flimsy method used of attaching the inner roller to the endcaps causes the plastic bits to be broken during shipping. I just recieved my second screen from amazon after the first was broken by ups(once the plastic part it broken it will not retract) and this one shows the same damage. Amazon customer service was great about sending another screen, but I fear that the manufacturing weakness will make any further shipments a waste of time. Elitescreens customer service is disorganised and not helpfull.
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.
LCD screen very hard to read when plugged into an outlet even in room with a lot of light. Once you unplug the unit, the display blanks out.
I bought a pair for my son as a stocking stuffer. They lasted about 6 weeks and then the left channel stopped. The seller would not replace. My advice is to buy a higher quality unit from a seller who backs the product better.
After two hours trying to get it to work, I gave up and sent it back. The installation process is cumbersome and slow, and the software fell into a loop after I logged in, rebooting the router over and over. I tried using the wizard and I tried installing manually. Nothing worked. Using Windows 7, Comcast cable.
Bought this based on the good reviews and the bad reviews of other routers. The range of this router is pathetic compared to the range of the Linksys G it replaced. The speed is fine with a bunch of manual tweaks. Even with the tweaks it's not good enough to rave about, not crappy enough to return. Until today.Forty seven days after purchase (with one or two drop offs in between that time) the router stops working. So, I do what I've done for years -- unplug it, wait 20-30 seconds, plug it back in. Once plugged back in...nothing. No power light. No buzzing. Nothing. I now have, in essence, a $94 brick that is 17 days beyond Amazon's 30 day return policy.This router is mediocre when it works and if my experience is any indication, is nothing more than a paperweight in training. I'm buying local for the next one, which will probably be the much maligned Linksys N. D-Link had their chance and failed miserably.
Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks (Silver)I sent this as a gift so we could use Skype to tutor our friend's children. The camera software caused their notebooks to crash and has caused ongoing havoc with their computer. Instead of helping we caused a lot of headaches. I should have heeded the reviews but I was a Logitech fan. Alas. Now that I think about this, I want to change the rating to 1 star.
Very flimsy, cheap feeling to it, horrible sound quality, and just down right does not work. A Definitive a DO NOT buy...
6 months ago, my workgroup purchased 10 Microsoft 4000s. Two of them have already died, and the key decals are disappearing from the rest.Compared to the originalMicrosoft Natural Keyboard Elite, the 4000 has a much less accurate key response (it feels "squishy"), and the larger distance from the right side of the keyboard means your arm has to travel farther to reach the mouse, making "mouse elbow" more likely.Bottom line: Skip the 4000 and go with the Elite. The extra features you get with the 4000 (like the zoom controller and soft keys) are marginal at best and don't make up for the lack of reliability.
I purchased this headset together with the corded phone that I have ordered. On the package, it indicates it is for cordless phone use. It works fine with my cordless phone. And when I have received the corded phone, it works for that as well. What a relife!However, it dose need a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio adaptor in order to use on my laptop. It works fine. But I probably would have ordered a model that has two ear pieces instead.Update after using it for few months: One of reviewer was right. Somehow, I can listen to people perfectly fine but people can hardly hear me, even after I have adjusted the volume on my phone. Finally, I have replaced it with an over the ear hands-free headset from local RadioShack.[updated after 8 months] I can hear people OK but people have problem hearing me.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13541132~days=9999~start=180&lt;a href='http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13541132~days=9999~start=180'>Go&lt;/a>This thing if under any load, drops all ability to communicate on port 80. Only recourse is to reset the router. This is a known problem and Belkin refuses to fix.
These speakers work great in my brand new dorm, where the power supply is presumably perfect. In my 15 year old house, however, they buzz loud enough to hear over most music. Truly obnoxious. In both locations, they click and buzz from cell phones and for no apparent reason (me and my roommate theorized bus and cab radios), and they occasionally picked up Christian talk radio very softly, even when turned off. None of this ever happened with my old Cambridge 4.1 system. Nice sound when they get perfect, interference-free power, though.
Although the price is nice, its like its useless. You can't really have a decent picture, I tried all settings, hi Res, low Res, any configuration posible, with no success, and sometimes it makes like a short-circuit and the batteries are wasted.The problem is that all this tipe of mini cameras use a CMOS sensor wich captures bad quality images, while others use CCD sensor, which is much better.Really dont buy it. I didnt want a camera mora than 1MP, but with this you dont get a image.
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
I', dying of spinal cord degeneration due to radiation responses in Hiroshima during Occupation. I've had IBM's, then compatibles since 1981. We had a divergence in programming ever since; MS believes in overgrowth,inelegance, and bugs. We used to work with 16KB and do fine. MS also has other tactics and this was one -- when I woke up paralyzed in the right-hand, it was, what to do? I could not get the competing hardware/software package since it was incompatible with WIN 7 (as are half my devices and programs), so I was stuck with Win7's not very grand speech recognition program and this set of headphones wit mike. The mike does not isolate sounds. It's all or nothing; tower of babel. So I type a finger at a time using my good hand.
Remote does not have a very good range. It has to be within 1' to work so is not functional in a room.
I have had the same problem as all the other reviews - the USB memory stick software quits working after awhile and then any files you have on it are hopelessly locked.Buy a Swiss Army knife and a seperate USB 5 gig stick and save yourself some money and frustration!
Hi, I just bought this product recently and I am very new to hair dryer.Can any tell me how to use this hair dryer, as whenever I plug in the power cord and wait for the coil to heat up, it not getting heated up and I am unable to use it.Is something wrong with my hair dryer? Please explain me how to use this hair dryer in detail... Your effort will be very much appreciated.Thank you :)
I bought this camera because I thought it would be an upgrade from the fabulous Pentax W20 waterproof camera. Rather this camera takes very poor, pixellated photos, no matter what the setting is on. I almost feel like I got a lemon. I have reset the settings, read the manual front to back and called Pentax customer care (who don't give a crap!) This camera is as good as garbage. If you need a good camera, then get the Pentax W20 which is truly the more superior of the 2.
Purchased this router after reading reviews. Did very well for first 3 mths but soon after started dropping signals (wireless). If you have 4-5 devices connected to it, this drop in signal becomes very evident. At times, the router is not discoverable and frequently needs to be restarted. 2 stars because when it works, it sends a very strong signal. However, restarting the router frequently is undesirable. Drops signal almost once to twice a day now after 8 mths. Firmware update done but problem still persists. I want to like this router but the frequent drops make it very frustrating. Would not buy this again.
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!
The noise cancellation eliminated the hum from computer fans, window fans, etc, or reduced it significantly...but the sound quality coming out of these things was really bad. I'm not even a super-anal audiophile, but I at least like to hear the highs and the lows...this headphones sound like the upper ranges are coming through a jar, and the lower rangers are muffled a little as well. The cancellation just isn't worth the bad sound quality.
THIS PRODUCT IS GOOD IN THEORY ONLY!! EVEN AT THE HIGHEST PHOTO QUALITY, THE PRINTED IMAGES ARE VERY GRAINY (USING A 6MP CAMERA).ALSO, IT IS VERY SLOW AT PRINTING EVEN THOSE POOR IMAGES. I LIKED THE SIZE OF THE PRINTER AND THE FACT THAT IT SUPPORTS BLUETOOTH, BUT I JUST CANNOT GET PAST THE POOR IMAGE QUALITY!! IT LOOKS LIKE WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE EXPECTED OUT OF A DIGITAL PRINT 5 YEARS AGO!
Ordered a printer at the same time as the cables. The cables were back ordered. Got the printer with no problem. The mailing label for the cables had my billing city & zip code instead of shipping city & zip code so USPS could not findnthe address & sent it back. Guess no one had a phone!
This was a bad idea. A good price...however it wasn't recognized by our printer. We threw away $20.00 buying this. Once the package was opened we couldn't return it.
Worked ok for the first couple months now it won't turn off. Use a cover but didn't save this piece of junk. got a san disk for a fraction of the cost and it works much better and more memory can be added with the san disk. Get the san disk and avoid this cruddy fad piece of trash.
......Of course, by the price I've payed for this item I could not expect to have a Bose quallity sound, but, it has a main problem which is you cannot turn down the bass volume till wherever you want, so it is always a "Bass Concert" what you hear; without the posibility, if you want it so, to turn out the bass, or as I wished, to put it's level exactly where I wanted. You could turn it down just till certain point, but even so, the subwoofer sounds over the rest of the speakers. And the rest of the speakers have not a very beautiful sound with an unavoidable excesive middle range frecuence. And what they say about 280 watt, I'd say that they are 270 for the sub and 10 for the rest of the speakers which cords are too short for a home theater.
It does not do what it is advertised for my circumstances. I wanted to boost a signal trnsmitted through a long HDMI cable, but it did not do it
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I researched this product for a few weeks before purchasing Online and then started reading complaints of "sound breaks" every 30 to 90 seconds before it even arrived. I was hoping it wouldn't happen with the product I purchased, but of course it did.It was very easy to setup on my wireless network and the sound is pretty good streaming from my PC to my Home Theater System, but when it "sound breaks" for about 1/2 a second every 30 to 90 seconds I just want to take the device and throw it against the wall!Linksys support is usesless whether you use the website, email, or phone support! Of course they do the usual spill of making sure there are no other wireless devices interfering with the signal and making sure the distance isn't too far from the wireless network adapter from the PC to the router and from the router to the Music Bridge...blah, blah, blah, blah!I don't know how many times I told them that no distance was further than 6 to 8 feet from either device and there was nothing even close that could possibly interfere with the device (microwave, 2.4 Ghz cordless phone, etc). Finally, they asked me to reset the device back to factor defaults and if that didn't work, "hard-wire" the device....LOL! I can't repeat everything I said, but I did ask the idiot on the phone if he ever heard of a WIRELESS NETWORK!Anyway, this device has been sent back and I am in the process of receiving my Squeezebox and just bit the bullet on the price. As the saying goes..."You get what you pay for"! Stay clear away from this Linksys product until they finally acknowledge there is a problem and offer a fix for it, otherwise, you will get just a P.O. 'ed is almost everyone else!
I had this player for less than a month before it broke. It was a great player for about 3 weeks and then it failed to power on. I went on the Rio support pages and managed to get the player to turn on, only to be greeted with the dreaded "Upgrader" message. I installed the new firmware many, many times, but the player would never advance beyond the "Restarting" message. According to Rio's discussion boards, this happens to many other people, and it means that your hard drive is dead. Fortunately I was able to get a full refund, as it had been less than 30 days. Rio's warranty is only 90 days - I would be interested to see how many people actually had a functioning RioNitrus beyond 90 days.
You can buy your sony TV from any place you like. Then call Sony and buy the extended warranty directly from Sony. a 5 year plan for $1000-$1500 item is only $149.99 plus tax.
I received a PLCM 7300BT 7" TFT Mirror Night vision camera with BT as part of an insurance settlement. It was new in the sealed box but had no operation/installation manual. I have emailed their support address three times and called their support number just trying to get a manual and have been totally ignored. When I called the support number, I was told to email a request for the manual. (The manual is not downloadable)I wouldn't buy anything from this company and unfortunately have no way to return this one.
I just bought this today from Costco. Let me preface this by adding that we own a Samsung washer & drier, a Samsung refrigerator, a 52 inch Samsung Series 7 LCD tv an older Samsung Blu-Ray player and I have a Samsung microwave on the way. If I had bought this piece of junk first, I probably wouldn't own any of those.This is what happens. I get home from Costco. I hook this up to the Samsung TV. I turn on the player and the TV pops on. I yell "Cool!" Yeah, I'm easily entertained. I do a quick set-up. I put in Crazy Heart. I yell for my wife and my daughter to come check it out because the picture is so amazing (it was just the previews - my other blu-ray is hooked up to my 4 year-old Toshiba Plasma).My wife comes down. I'm giddy as hell. Then I hear a loud noise and see the screen flash like somebody had just hijacked my signal. I thought it could be part of the preview because the screen came back. My wife is laughing at me. I tried to backup the dvd and I start getting "No signal" and "mode not supported" on the screen.I spent hours trying to get this player right. I swapped cables, inputs, updated (it froze)... All I can figure is something in it is causing the tv to think the signal is lost. Now I can turn it on and I get about 20 seconds to try to change a setting before I get one of those error messages. I'm done with it.It's really sad to me that this company can't make a player that can communicate correctly with it's own brand of television. Maybe it works with it but there is no way I'm going to spend any more of my time with it. Very, very disappointing. Maybe they made it too complicated and tried to give it too many features. I don't know. I'm just trying to research a different brand to buy. Maybe LG, maybe Sony. Samsung has lost me with this product.Cool design. Horrible product.
This seems like a nice printer. I even ordered the separate USB cable and was all ready to go. I pulled off the plastic tape, shook the ink cassette and waited for my new laser printer to produce the crisp, lovely images I had spent the money upgrading from an HP inkjet to get.No dice. This baby is for Windows only. There are patches and work arounds out there on the internet, but they are not simple and require your familiarity with your Macbook's command line and the installation of at least three additional programs in the correct order, which I was never able to accomplish.First of all, I'm incensed that HP doesn't bother to make this printer Mac compatible. Second, with Apple gaining more market share every day, I think it would be nice if it were made more obvious that the printer isn't compatible. I'd just assumed that it was.Live and learn.
I bought this TV for my son and it is only 7 months old and the DVD player doesn't read the disc anymore.. Not worth the money and even the TV places that I called to repair said it is probably the laser and it would cost about $150.00 to repiar it.
This is a cheap crappy headset but you pay for what you get. It works, but very staticy with the sound
Half of them I had to throw out as they did not record over, so I choose a different brand and have no problem, but these ones, don't waste your money.
The LCD had over 20% pixel death right out of the box. When I took it back to the Sony Style store they refused to honor the warranty. I have sent the notebook back to Sony, and they say it will be $699.99 to replace the screen plus another $99.99 diagnostic fee.Not long ago Sony was the standard that all manufacturing aspired to. It is sad to see how far they have fallen.
I have never received this package. It was not delivered. I reported this fact to you the next day after it was supposed to have been delivered. I have yet to hear from you what happened. Maybe someday you will find it.Sincerely unhappy,Arthur Ewers
Did a decent job of raising my laptop off the desk, but the ethernet never picked up. I ended up getting rid of it as the dual display output had to be reset each time I connected it or powered on and off. The audio was okay, but I couldn't hook the ethernet up through it. Good for someone who needs a super simple connection or extra usb ports and a lift.
Sorry to say, after 30 or so pages were printed....no more ink :( Why does it always have to be, "Caviar Emptor?" It's such a cruel policy:
Nice design and good looking. (Although not yet stylish as Canon Elph's.) Good battery life but the extra battery costs a lot. You can't put in AA batteries in this one.Average image quality indoors. Good outdoors. Slow to focus and has annoying shutter lag. No manual features and many photos need to be tweaked in photoshop. Video mode is junk.Uses propreitary xD cards...Back to the camera, its a good attempt by Olympus but still way behind Canon, Sony, Pentax, Nikon and Minolta...
Bad purchase for the price. Since about the third month I had this case the metal pin holding the "face door" on, continuously slips out and I have to fish it out of my briefcase and jam it back in. Got sick of doing that over and over and will now buy a simple Palm case.
I was hoping to use this to hook up a PS3 and my computer to the same speakers. If this is what you plan, do not purchase. The speakers make a loud humming noise with the two systems are plugged in. I am not sure if it will work better with speakers and headphones, but I did not buy it for that purpose.Also note, the velcro it comes with for mounting just doesn't stick. The glue is inferior.
I own two of these motherboards. Both PCs I built them into are having problems after several months. I've swapped out components over and over and it's obvious the motherboards have issues. One machine freezes randomly during POST, the other shuts down with no notice every 24 hours or so. I will never buy another MSI product again. 0 for 2!
This thing crashes and reboots every 10-15 minutes. In case you are thinking you'll just upgrade the firmware, LinkSys has not provided a firmware update to date. I've been working with computers and networking equipment for more than 25 years and never seen anything this bad. DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER!!!
I've owned a 20gb 2G iPod for a while and absolutely love it. However, I recently upgraded to the 4G 40gb and was sorely disappointed. After putting the same music on the 4G unit (and using the same pair of headphones) I was struck by how poor the sound quality was compared to my old iPod (or other MP3 players). I would disagree with other reviewers who say the poor sound quality is only noticeable to audiophiles--it is glaringly obvious: the sound is shrill, hollow, with little bass and obvious distortion on higher volumes. It is so bad that I am returning my 4G unit and sticking with my 2G version.
I have run through 2 of these units. I should say up front that I didn't purchase them from Amazon.com, but a local chain electronics store. The first one never powered on. It was dead right out of the box. The store gladly exchanged it for another one which workd as advertised for about 4 months, then it's power supply went bad too. I could send it in for warranty work, but shipping would cost more than a replacement! I also didn't like having to get up to manually switch inputs, but I knew that when I bought the thing. My next one will NOT be a TERK brand, and will have auto switching, or remote controlled switching. I can't recommend this unit to anyone.
The unit shipped minus the power cord, The unit does not have standard plugs on the back so you can't plug in normal electronics item into it. The voltage of the unit is for 220v and higher, RE you can't use it in the United States. I call Ritz and asked for a refund they said yes then sent me an email saying they won't take it back. I replied to the email and explained the unit was unusable in the United States. They still refuse. The vendor is selling unusable goods that they won't refund and they know it. Shame on Ritz!
While this printer is indeed better than many, it still has a long, long way to go to compete with your analog print producer on the corner. You *will* see grain and red-saturated prints in spite of your best efforts. If you must have an Epson, they offer comparable quality sub [price]
I returned this one and ordered Logitech keyboard. This one is really hard for me to use, guess it is designed more for game players.
My son recieved this for his 2nd Christmas. He loves this TV, but the DVD player boke after 1 year. It kept spinning and then the TV started turning itsself off after 45 seconds. I am so upset with Disney. Repair shops won't repair it and I am very upset.
This unit has great potential, and has many components availble to "mimic", but for my particular setup with a Samsung HD TV, it can't seem to know how many "changes" to go from Digital Cable to HDMI input for the DVD.I deal with configuring technology on a regular basis. This was not horrible to configure to get it working "pretty well" but it was very very difficult if not impossible to get it configured "perfectly" so I didn't have to "help it along" when trying to do the automated "Watch DVR" type functions which should turn on the DVR, turn on the TV, set it to the proper video input, etc.While it can mimic any button your components have, you must scroll through a never ending list for those "specialty" buttons to be recreated with the click buttons up by the screen.It does light up well, the screen is clear and easy to see. The click buttons are great, the number pad feels a bit mushy. The remote feels great in my hand, almost has a rubberized texture underneath. Balanced well. It lights up when you get near it or jostle it after a long period of inactivity-- interesting but almost scary at first!I was expecting to get rid of 100% of my frustrations, but got rid of about 85% of them. Average/not bad.--EDIT--- 3 year update--I've upgraded to the Harmony 880 and have found that all of the technical "gotchas" have been resolved in the 880 model. I later realized with this model that apparently the logic board inside the unit was going bad-- it was forgetting settings from time to time and upon being re-sync'd via USB would appear to have never been configured.Better late than never, it sounds like some of the transient issues I had with this model were due to some flakiness/failure in the particular unit that I had.Sorry to see so many comments that I was a "bad user" and didn't know how to use it correctly... we all jump to conclusions so quickly...
It is okay. Personally, not great for me at all. I have to use it though.Pros:1) It looks good--in the daylight2) factory knobs fit perfectly3) all harnesses are included4) aftermarket stereo fits perfectlyCons:1) only plastic with no metal reinforcement2) climate control lighting and defroster wires are hot glued down in the back, you have to edit where because they get in the way of the controls you need to hook up in the back3) the directional climate control knob doesn't click into place--I had to super glue it4) it is a snug fit into the dash and it technically fits, but no matter what i did, i couldn't get it to lock into place. if i brake too hard or accelerate too quickly, the whole new deck pops out of the dash5) the lighting looks terrible and uneven in the dark and you can't even see the climate control dials because of how far out the radio has to go6) only the front speakers worked. i had to rewire a harness below the drivers seat. its not too complicated but if you have the same problems, just message me.Its not terrible but i am fairly disappointed. it will work for its intended purpose but maybe i just received a dud unit
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 :(
I purchased this unit to use it with my new xBox 360. I soon discovered the video picture is .6 seconds behind the audio. That's right! Over a half second delay between audio and video. When I contacted Samsung they told me to increase the delay on my surround sound speakers. Are you kidding me? If you don't intend to use this TV with an external sound system then it's great! But if you intend to use it with a surround sound system the don't buy it unless you don't mind lip sync issues or pulling the trigger on your game page and have over a half second delay on the video.
An elegant and useful device ruined by frequent difficulties synching with Outlook and lack of a USB interface that would speed connection and reduce port conflicts. Tech support has no toll free line and has, after three weeks, prooved incapable of resolving the difficulties.
I bought this printer in October, 2005, primarily to print documents with occasional color use. To my surprise, about 3/4 of the way through my second black toner cartridge, the three color cartridges were exhausted. The supply counter reported that I had printed 4800 pages in color! I print VERY LITTLE color, and I just could not understand it. I called HP tech support, and was told that in fact even when you think you are printing black text only, the printer uses "a little" color toner too. I was not happy to hear this, since nowhere in HP's literature that I could find is this mentioned, but OK. . .they told me I could prevent this by printing in "draft" instead of in "normal," and by printing in greyscale. So, I loaded the new color cartridges (THREE of them, at approx. $80 each!!!), and guess what? The page counter CONTINUED to count pages for each of the color cartridges AND for the black cartridges! So, I called tech support back and was THEN informed that there is no way to avoid "using" color (I don't know if the printer actually uses color, or if the counter just "says" it does. The end result is the same. You can't print in black if your color cartridges are "out.") Tech support called this a "cheap" printer and said that the grayscale option isn 't available, no matter what you try to set up. Needless to say, I feel pretty disgusted and cheated. I will use up the remaining toner and then throw this machine away. I think HP should be ashamed. The tech guy seemed to think I should have somehow "known" about this. Phoo! Don't buy it. M. ZashinAddendum: To be fair, I called HP tech support a third time and was then told that tech support #2 was wrong. You CAN print in grayscale and by doing so will avoid "using" color toner. It is also important to download and install the latest firmware from the HP site. I am following these suggestions, and will suspend judgment until I find out if this is now accurate information. M. Zashin
I bought a Akai LCD TV 3 months ago. It is dead now. No sound and no picture. Their customer service was terrible, also. I will not ever buy this brand any more.
I have read all the reviews, before, and again after, since my unit crapped out...It lasted 6 months, light use. The signal went out via a audio mixer with 3 pairs of ceiling speakers, never used all at once, maybe two pair, and it just crapped out after 6 months. The fuse wasn't blown, the lights still came on, it just stopped working. I had my doubts on a $100 unit before hand and ummm and my doubts came true. I am looking at other brands now.
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
Be aware when buying this product that it doesn't have any overcharge protection on it, so it doesn't work with new ipod touch 3g+ or any model of iphone. The first week I had it the clip that keeps the case over the batteries snapped off; it's pretty touchy.
Battries are terrible,can't even hold power for one hr , better they can sell charger alone and not instead of this bad bundled offer.
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.
(...) After receiving my second unit. I loaded the software and plugged it in. Now, it seems you *really* need to follow close, close attention to directions on the inital setup and install of this product. Load software first, plug it in, attach usb, turn it on, let the drivers install, launch the software - make sure the door is closed until it initializes. Then all should be well. If you don't follow these steps, things go out of whack and haywire and you have to start over.After doing a few scans, it was very obvious that the scans were being viewed very dark. Nowhere near the accuracy of the original scans. You have to quite a bit of tweaking to get them to look like the original. Some slies I still have not been able to scan properly.I also noticed the software and the scanner can be a bit quirky. As others have noted, sometimes things just get fubared (for no real apparent reason) and you must restart the software and scanner.In regard to tech support from Minolta. There is NONE (zip, nadda, none) support for this product. Minolta/Konica won't support it. No tech support numbers, nothing. Which is really pathetic for such a large company. They want you to contact the vendor that sold it to you, as if they can help you with tech support! So make sure you buy it from a place with a good return policy in case things go south.I am not very happy with this product, despite the rave reviews I have seen for it.
I have been a subscriber for 4 years. Back in November my account was turned off due to a billing issue. The week prior to it being turned off I started receiving 3 calls a day for payment. I advised one of the reps to wait a week for the payment, payment was made. Calls stopped for another week. The radio was then turned off and the 3 calls a day started up again. I explained to the bill collectors I owed nothing and when offered to reactivate the radio I told them not to bother, at this point I wanted nothing more to do with XM. They offered me 3 months of free service to come back, anyone who cancels can get this by the way, and I refused. The 3 calls a day continued for the next week, I was informed that it simply takes a week for your name to fall out of their automated system....2 more months go by and then I start receiving a bill saying that I reactivated my radio and owe for 2 months of service and all the late fees that go with that. 40 dollars. I call in and state I never reactivated my radio, thus I don't owe for reactivating my radio and the 2 months of service that would have followed. The customer service rep told me that it would be taken cared of, 2 weeks later I get another bill. I call back and the rep tells me the same thing and apologizes for my inconveniences. I even called back the next day just to make sure it was finally resolved, and that rep confirmed that I no longer owed anything. So then last month I start receiving COLLECTIONS NOTICES. YOU HAVE ONE MONTH TO PAY THIS BEFORE IT GOES TO COLLECTIONS. I called in and was promised they would look into it and call me back. This apparently has taken care of the issue, though I never received the call back. This week I called 6 times, 3 of which I was promptly hung up on for no reason, and was told each time that it had been resolved. So hopefully this time it really is... To anyone considering XM I suggest you just get an MP3 player.
I was very disappointed when I received this item. It was stated that the handle can come loose when it was actually broken. Couldn't use it, because the antenna was the one for the car and not the radio, so needless to say we couldn't even try it out. It was shipped with no packing in the box just the radio, antenna and remote thrown in the box. Who knows what all happened in shipment. Tried to contact the seller to no avail and amazon is currently helping me to solve this problem. I was terribly disappointed,because this was going to be a Christmas present for my husband. I knew he would really enjoy being able to use his Sirius radio. I guess there will no enjoyment with this radio.
unles you press very hard and straight on the keypad they dont register waiste of money especially if you type fast
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 purchased this MP3 player thinking it was a good purchase. Boy was I wrong. Creative Labs tend to have glitches whether it be computer hardware, software, or other products like this one. Now having problems with the product is one thing, but customer service is lousy and they could give a rats [...]. Also when I ordered seperate batteries from their online store they mentioned AFTER I purchased their product that it was going to be delayed for an extra month. My MP3 player stopped working after 3 months, I did get it to work again. Two months later the screen told me I had hardware problems. OK, so I download the drivers that is supposed to fix the problem, no go. Oh, and I forgot to mention that I am working in Eastern Europe at the time so it makes matters even better trying to get ahold of them via phone.Save yourself some frustration and get something better. iriver maybe? Just stay away from Creative Lab products.
These discs were not recognized at all in my CD-RW drive. Hopefully the store where I bought them will accept a return. Save yourself the aggravation and buy something else.
I hope you have better luck with your's then I did , mine broke after turning the main unit off twice, piece of junk micro on/off switch, I will never buy a remote thermometer again, this is the second one I tried and this is a bigger piece of junk then the Weber model, which also died after one use, what a joke.I'd rate it zero if I could but 1 in a minimum
I have it installed on an HP laptop running Windows XP with Service Pack 3. Very unreliable software--have to reboot the bridge all the time. Setup is impossible without tech support because it doesn't work as advertised. Rarely works wirelessly so I have it cabled to my wireless router. Better to wait for someone to build a better one.
I was trying to do an exact replacement for a bag that my brother had which had this sku number on it: 64079. When the bag from Amazon came, it was not the same dimensions or same material, though the design was generally the same. I later learned that Kensington has a system where they use the sku 64079, but then add a random letter afterwords to designate a different model, design, material, year, I don't really know why they do it. But this was frustrating to learn after I had placed the order and received the bag. It was purchased as a Christmas gift and by the time it came, I did not have time to exchange it.The bag that I received was a taller, narrower bag that seemed to be made of cheaper material.
I used these for about 8 months, at normal volumes. They have decent sounds.My left speaker started buzzing after 6 months, the companies warranty was expired, so I had to fix them myself.
Horrible. Worked for a little over a year and now it has started to turn itself off after being on for 5-10 minutes. Will cost me $85 to have Disney fix it (plus shipping) because it is no longer under warranty. What a waste of money. I will never buy a Disney Electronics product again.
I don't know why people seem to love Kodak. Their EasyShare software is the opposite of its name. It has no upload pictures menu choice, which is the fundamental purpose for digital cam software. Instead, their system requires a truly unreliable camera dock, or, if you don't buy that, you'll find yourself repeatedly rebooting your computer until the software recognizes that you're trying to upload pictures. I got so furious that I returned the camera et al and wrote the CEO of Kodak. No wonder they're laying off tens of thousands of employees. Their management lacks common sense.
There's a lot in the package and it's cheap... They work - sort of... The manufacturing tolerance is off, the clips don't 100% fit into the RJ45 / Cat5E port, causing the clip to slip back out. Not the best stuff, but it works if you don't have any tension pulling back on the wire...
I ordered this keyboard through my company. They gave me some strange looks because they had to order a special one for me. I need it though to prevent strain on my fingers.So anyways the company delivered it and when I started typing I noticed how much the space bar sticks. It makes a loud noise too when you hit it. I dont want to bug my company so hopefully I'll get used to it.Microsoft is such a strange company. They make billions of dollars but the company is essentially run by really smart little kids who make tons of mistakes. I cant believe no one ever QA this. I also cant believe they haven't fixed this keyboard will all the complaints. I guess that's Microsoft for you. Everything they do half works.
Don't buy this printer -- no matter how cheap you find it, it's not worth it. Like the rest here, we experienced constant issues with the paper feeder. Constant jams, "Out of Paper" errors when it was't, and ultimately, no feeding or printing at all. Don't buy it. It is a piece of junk. If you did buy it -- hopefully you kept your receipt and registered it as well so HP can have the opportunity to make things right.
Apple surely has done it again. They've released the "same" product with a new feature, that's all. I had a feeling a video iPod was on the way when I noticed that my video files showed up in iTunes. I waited in anticipation for it to be released but Apple dropped the ball on this one. The 2.5" screen isn't as bad as you may expect; it's watchable. The price point is very appealing compared to other players with video playback. A lot of storage for not as much money. The iPod Photo was basically a joke and this is a good replacement.How did they drop the ball? We've seen this design before (for the past 4 years). Sticking with what works is great, but not when you're adding video playback. What made a good (but over hyped) music player doesn't make a good video player. Though the 2.5" screen is watchable, it does affect the eyes after a while. Two hour battery life for video playback is abysmal. Knowing the iPod, you will be lucky if you get 1 and 1/2 hours. Maybe that is why they are promoting the playing of music videos more than anything else (in addition to buying the music videos from iTunes). Still no FM. Still no removable battery. And no video recording capabilities. And at $1.99 for a music video, they could at least throw in a copy of the song by itself. I don't want to waste battery life if I just want to hear the song and not watch the video (and not having to pay an additional $.99 for the song).For video playback there are better players out there from Archos and Creative. Popular doesn't always mean better. The iPod is popular, but it's not the best. If this was the very first iPod or even the second, the rating would be higher, but this is the 5th generation and it's the "same" iPod; but with video and a laughable video playback battery life.
I purchased for monthly conference calls in my home office. I tried it for just a couple of them & everyone complained - they couldn't hear me & I tried the microphone in every which way I could. Glad it didn't cost much. Junk
I work from a home office and am on the phone all day, every day. I always use a headset. My guage for a quality set is the feedback I get from the people I talk to...this set was tossed in the trash. People were not able to hear me or would complain that I sounded very far away...
I live in Roswell, GA, and wanted to use this booster to increase my signal coming from an "Antennas Direct DB4 Multi Directional HDTV Antenna" mounted in my attic. I currently have 1 run from the antenna in to a single television (no splitters, unnecessary connections, etc), and receive all channels available in my area (some with less than 50% signal strength). I added this signal booster, and signal strength from my strongest channel (WSB channel 2) went from a max of 98% w/o the booster to a max of 48% with the booster. Needless to say, I was hoping for the opposite results. I am processing an RMA, and hope that my refund will be credited shortly. I'll still be out the cost of shipping.
I too am a semi-geek, but still had to call support for installation. Mine apparently was a return, and the doofus had changed the password, so I couldn't get in. Nowhere does it say you have to hold the reset button for 30 seconds for it to reset. I had to have an Iranian tell me.But then after installing the latest driver, the latest utility and wiring it to my router, it still skips terribly. Sometimes it sounds like a tape deck where the tape gets caught and then speeds up to catch up. So it's totally useless to me at present. But it's such a good idea and the $25 less shipping for returning it isn't worth it, so it will sit here hoping for a fix. Meanwhile, back to the wire around the wall.
The strap provides good comfort on the shoulder, however it is loosely fixed and will shift easily down the strap. If it had a rubberized sheath it would hold up better.
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.
Worked okay for a while. A little stadic on the play. Power adapter suddenly stopped working after 2 months. It's now unusable.
I should have kept the box because I would have sent it back!!!! It will not record what I say, so far only five items have shown up correctly. I've tried doing it all different ways except standing on my head to see if it will record. NOPE!!! My husband has tried recording and same thing. It is frustrating because I so desire to have it work but five items in over one month. Come on.Caroline
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.
I bought a pair of Phillips Active Noise Canceling Ear budsbut am returning them immediately.The problem is that, due to poor design, the ear buds do notgo into your ear canal and make a complete seal, letting in outside noise, rendering them useless.I live within ten miles of a busy airport, have some Rat Shack N/C headphones, ( which work quite well) and thought these Phillips Active Noise Canceling ear buds might do the same thing in a smaller package.- Phillips Active Noise Canceling Ear buds do not work at all.Yes the packaging is to die for, and the color scheme of same isexquisite..- But, due to some petty cheapness within Phillips, or lack of consumer testing,the product ear buds do not seal out sound, letting in the jet roar, and rendearing all the fancy electronics, packaging, marketing, etcutterly useless.** Avoid **
DO NOT BUY THIS COMPUTER IF YOU HAVE A LIGHT TOUCH AND/OR SMALLER HANDS.THEY BLEW THE DESIGN WHEN IT CAME TO THE SPACE BAR!If you hit the edge or near the side of the space bar it will not spread the force of your touch-it simply does nothing.I've tried other keyboards, demo keyboards at BestBuy and Frys, same thing.After 4 days of my thumb going numb I'm returning this keyboard and will revert back to my orignial keyboard.
This product is great, if you enjoy spending money on a product that will only work for 3 months if that.The product works fine at first, then you start to notice the battery going dead sooner and sooner until it no longer holds any charge.This typically happens in 3 - 4 months, whether you get the black or grey versions of the charge and play kit.Waste of money if you ask me. Only buy if you want to buy a new one in 3 months.
Horrible, just like other owners, the Eigen fell about 6 inches on the ground. Would not load, became extremely hot and when attempted to have serviced by RIO, they said we will fix it for $100. Hmm..let me think have you send me a refurbished Rio Eigen or buy an Apple Shuffle? Thanks but Ill pass!
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.
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 ordered this i-pod, "IN STOCK," a week ago and they are now telling me it won't arrive in time for Christmas?! 3 weeks to ship something that's IN STOCK! And that's with expedited shipping! (though I'll bet if I had chosen 1 or 2 day shipping... what a racket! They want more shipping $!)PLUS, I can't cancel or change the shipping on the order now! Sorry, but I don't have an extra $150 sitting around to re-buy this gift elsewhere and return the one I ordered here later (and how long would THAT take to get my money back?)How do I explain why Santa didn't bring what my child wanted? (or brings it a week late?!)THOUROUGLY disgusted with Amazon. I used to get "IN STOCK" items within a week if not a few DAYS.
It is not ready for market. Do not touch it.
The quality of the image on screen is so poor, that it reminds me the quality of VHS in the 1980s. Some of the positive reveiws seem to be written by some one so technical I wonder if they actually work for the company. In addition, these reviews were written in 2003. It is now 2005. Better quality product are available. I AM OVERALL NOT HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL.
This head cleaner did not work for our video camera. We had it hand-cleaned after we tried the head cleaner, and we think the cleaning tape has permanently hurt our video camera.
Can you believe it? I have had this just short of a month and it already does not function properly. I have been unable to turn it off and cannot do so after repeated attempts. I still have my receipt and am taking it to an apple store to see if either they can fix it or give me a new one. I hope they do because if they dont I will swear off apple and ipods forever. I thought these things were a bit sturdier and I have barely used mine and have treated it very carefully. Shoddy.
Oh my god, it doesn't prevent my nose going against the LCD screen at all, it extended about 2mm, that's pretty much it, I am asian and my nose is not even as close to Jacky Chen! on top of that, the viewfinder is about 30% smaller! it's so hard to focus at low light, cause all your objects are SO FREAKING SMALL NOW!
I agree with the others that the instructions do not provide adequate direction. A lot of the user's education on this product comes by way of trial and error. There are certain CDRs that won't work, as has been noted in prior reviews. Advanced features like fade out are mentioned, but there's absolutely no instruction. I've also had problems with the laser. Often I'll hear a few seconds of silence on my recordings. I'll be taking this product back today and doing more research before my next purchase.
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.
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.
This battery arrived in unsealed plastic packaging, meaning the battery could be removed and replaced without affecting the packaging at all. Furthermore, the packaging was not form fitting to the battery; it was just floating around inside the package. Furthermore, the plastic itself was broken!Oh, and big surprise, the battery didn't work. At all.
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.
This product is not compatible with windows xp x64 edition. I went to their support page and tried to submit the problem but all I got was an error page after clicking submit.You're taking chances with this product. There are plenty of others of these out there, I'd suggest finding one with better support.
This Booster was shipped on time but doesn't do what it is advertised to do. In fact it reduced my signal to where I couldn't receive anything!! I will use the seller again but this product does not do what should do!!
well, i agree with a lot of the people that have written about this computer and have not liked it. i've had mine for about three years and i started having problems with it after about a year and a few months. i get tons of illegal operation messages. my right mouse button got all messed up and is way too sensitive now. the whole mouse thing just gets sensitive sometimes even though i have a cord mouse now. the cursor jumps sometimes when i'm typing because of the mouse being so sensitive. it is so annoying sometimes. i have a small hard drive space and need to get it upgraded but the only way to do that is by bringing it back to where i bought it or sending it back to compaq. being a college student i couldn't do that during the school year because i needed it. but christmas of 2001 i had to have it reformatted because the stupid thing just died on me. it started having problems and then just died. i was so mad. trust me, don't buy this model. it'll be money wel saved and spent elsewhere on a better computer.
Let me start by saying, this is the WORST device I've ever purchased for my computer!I an an avid gamer and have used trackballs for a long time, as they save space and the lift-drag-lift of a standard mouse can waste precious seconds in the heat of battle. Trackballs have always been my preferred "mouse", that is, until they started making the carpal tunnel inducing thumb-ball design. Naturally I jumped on this trackball as it's not a thumb-ball design and being wireless saves even more space.The only good thing about this product is the ease of installation. The scroll wheel seems like someone packed it full of grease and then poured sand in it. Even at the standard 3 lines, it takes over 30 seconds to scroll 1 page of text and it feels like you're going to break the gears. The ball itself has a gritty, stuck feeling as you attempt to maneuver the cursor. After running the calibration program numerous times, the cursor still wanders all over the screen and jumps constantly, making even careful manipulation impossible. There is no way to remove the ball for cleaning, either.The button location is absurd at best. You are constantly hitting the "right mouse button" on accident while trying to manipulate the ball and trying to use the "left mouse button" with your thumb is just unnatural. Moving to the left causes the cursor to move left and down even after running the calibration forcing you to move left and up in an uncomfortable and unnatural way in order to move the cursor straight to the left.After only 10 minutes of use, and never having had carpal tunnel syndrome before, my wrist hurts so badly I cannot grasp or hold anything, such as my coffee cup or my old mouse, in my right hand without discomfort or dropping said object. My only hope is this pain will go away and not be from permanent damage.Trying to uninstall the setpoint software is the icing on the poo-poo cake for this product. You are required to restart before being able to uninstall, and again after uninstalling and yet it still leaves several files around on your computer!On a 1-5 star rating scale I unhesitatingly give this product a resounding MINUS twenty!
This is not a leather case. The box clearly says synthetic leather. If you don't mind the vinyl smell, it fits the camera well. But it is a little tough to get the camera out by the camera grip.
This item is not what you think it is! It's from way back in 1995, which is a technological ice age ago. It requires a 40 pin SCSI cable to run (which is tricky for the average non-IT person to install). It requires special software to run it, and it doesn't scan to PDF. Yes, that's right, no PDFs. I am in the process of returning one I just bought and I cannot tell you how disappointed we were in it. The one we bought had other issues, though, like falling apart and not working due to mechanical issues. This one may be in perfect working order, but just know what you are getting into. Buyer beware.
All I wanted was a CD player. At first, this product was just fine. Sure, the sound was a bit tinny, but that's what I expected. I used it happily for weeks.After about six weeks, it began having intermittent trouble playing CDs -- sometimes it wouldn't play a CD at first, then after a few attempts, it would play it fine.But the failures quickly became more frequent than the successes until I couldn't get it to play CDs at all.Emerson customer service (at the phone number on the instructions pamphlet) suggested I try cleaning the lens with a Q-tip and alcohol and said that if that didn't work, I should "return it to the store for service". I tried cleaning the lens, but it didn't help. Sigh. Grrr.I liked this product when it worked, but I certainly can't recommend it now!
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 product only lasted 3 months, and it wasn'y easy to turn on & off. Power button had to get pressed for several seconds to make it work. And transmitter's design it's not to best to reach it. OK for the low price I guess ($15).
I bought this product thinking "An All In One Sharing Capible Drive" NOT the case!! How do they expect to sell any of these with a propriatary file system?!?! the access on the drive is SLOW. Thier Tech Support is worthless (took me 30 minutes to talk to an ACTUAL PERSON) and they still couldnt resolve the issue i was having after a hour long phone conversation. I know have a very heavy papper wieght. THANKS LINKSYS!
XP SP2 on a Compaq laptop. I'm an IT Professional and Windows developer, so I'm pretty knowledgable about drivers and such. This product is a dissapointment. Trying to connect to my Motorola V330 is very hit and miss. Occasionally it works perfectly. Plug it in, finds the phone, hooray. But 95%+ of the time it can't find the phone. I'll work with it for a couple of hours, installing, re-installing, modifying which drivers its using, etc, and eventually I might get it to work. But then the next day it won't work anymore. Kind of like going back to the early days of Windows 95. If I had to do it all over again, I'd definately spend the extra $20 and get a more proven device.
I recently bought this computer, the first time that I turn on the computer everything seems to be working just fine. The second time the computer put itself a BIOS password and now I cannot access my laptop, I researched about this and apparently this is a well know Toshiba issue and they don't do anything about it. I call costumer service and they told me that I should take my computer to the support company in my country and wait for their solution.THIS IS THE FIRST AND LAST TIME I BOUGHT A TOSHIBA. DELL is much better concerning new computers and costumer support.
I STILL can't find the fine print that says &quot;Base Station Not Included!&quot; This just went from a good deal to not-worth-the-money. I hope it works like magic....
I have owned camcorder Duracell batteries for more than 15 years. All were made in USA and gave superior performance.This battery gave no indication of losing power until 15 seconds before my daughter was to recieve her diploma. I think "made in China" has struck again.
Great TV when it works. Unfortunately it will occasionally freeze up. The only way to get it working again is to unplug it and then plug it in again.
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.
I made a little discovery when I was using my new 60Cx last night. It can be powered from the USB connection!! That means that any old AC/DC to USB power adapter can provide power for my GPS. I am currently looking at a cheap AC to USB model made for the Motorola RAZR (under $1 on amazon!!!). It uses the same mini USB connection as the 60Cx and I just need to check the power ratings between the two to make sure they are compatable. Will update this review with the results of my research.Update 3/5/07: It works! 60Cx powers up with no batteries and RAZR mini USB charger attached to USB port. Lots of cheap options for this charger, mine is on the way for 5.50 with shipping. Also, I wish I could go back and change the star rating as I'm sure there is nothing wrong with Garmins charger, other than it is more expensive.
Apex Digital products often fail within the first year. They have horrible customer service, false advertising, and fail to honor their warranties. Please check www.labbb.gov (Better Business Bureau) and search for Apex Digital to see the F rating the better business bureau has given them. Saving 10-15 dollars is not worth the hassle they cause.
Le sigh..I recieved this beautiful piece of equipment for Xmas (as im sure countless others have), and all seemed to work fine for the first few days. I hadn't had the chance to buy a case for it, but figured it would be okay for the first few days if I was very careful.Unfortunately, after having it for about 6 days, i reached for it out of its plastic bag (which I was using to "protect" it from scratches) and it fell about 3-4 feet onto the ground. It cracked the LCD screen in half (not the glass), and now the screen is cut into fourths, with only two working in opposite corners. If I would have known, or seen a warning at least, that I absolutely HAD TO HAVE A CASE THE SECOND THAT I TOOK THE IPOD OUT OF THE BOX, I would have done so. Yet, now I am here with a functional, but difficult to navigate and ugly iPod.Whats worse is that apple offers NO HELP with the LCD repair (you cant buy parts for it, and according to the helpline they dont offer the repair due to the cost). The warranty ONLY covers problems from their craftsmanship, and since it was my hand from which the iPod fell, its null in this situation. Just to have apple do anything to it, even if I made them fix it, it would cost $250+ because it is out of warranty.The ipod is a great machine, and plays things beautifully and is extremely sexy. Its just a huge dissapointment when your $400 machine cant take a simple fall (which is odd considering how much fun those people seem to be having in those commercials, and how it should be a durable mobile device).Sure, buy it. It works great. Just spend an extra $50 on a case and save yourself another $400.
The product is easy to install but I was not particularly impressed with the display clarity on the television. I also had to spend quite a bit of time reseting my monitor after the install process. Finally, the written instructions were okay but could have been better, i.e. written for rookies and veterans.
I just purchased one of these, placed brand new batteries into it (yes they were inserted correctly) and started my smoker up. I went back to look a few minutes later and the unit was no longer on. I press the taste button and it turns back on.. but for only like 5 minutes then it tuns itself off again. The instruction manual (the part in English anyway) does not mention an auto off feature or a way to keep the unit from turning itself off. This makes the unit worthless if you want it to alarm at a given temp like it is supposed to do. Defiantly skip this product and spend the extra $10.00 for something that works.
The product was delivered as said. Don't buy this device. Pay more and get one that doesn't cut out. I had an early Starmate device and it was 10 times better.
Hi,I didnt like this product because this is not working, i would like to return but I didnt get time to do that. Let me know if it is possible to writted, first I faced problem to find product like this in Amazon :(
I really had high hopes for these speakers. They are very good looking, but when they arrived, the included audio cable did not work. Not a big deal, I had an old one from an old set of wireless speakers. Once I got them working though, even at the highest volume you could not hear them from more than 3 feet away. Based on other reviews, I can only assume that my speakers were defective. I had to return them. On a positive note, the return process is really easy.
I'm not sure what was wrong with these DVD disks, but they did not retain the recorded information on them. It's great that you can record over them, but not so great when you can't even view what you DID record the first time around! This happened more often than not. Unbelievably frustrating. I bought them for business use and had so many complaints from folks that I sent with material on it, only for them to discover nothing was there!
Use of this product has resulted in the unusability of my two smart media cards in the past 24 hours. The company's FAQ page in their tech support page states that this is due to old firm ware. I cannot find a solution to this problem online.
I chose to purchase HP iron-ons due to having an HP printer and the reputation of the HP product lines. However, I was not happy with the performance of the HP iron-on. It was not as smooth a lift from the paper onto desired material item. Nor was there a completely clean transfer, again due to inadequate lift from the paper. This was unsatisfactory in the results I aquired, and less than adequate, based upon my experienced with other iron-on clothing transfer product lines (such as Avery)--I am sorry to report. Using Avery has always been consistently successful.6-sheet 8.5x11 Letter T-shirt TransfersHP C6049A Iron-on Transfers
Long story short, these are not Belkin rack screws as the deceptive seller would lead you to believe. They are some off-brand self-tapping machine screw that will strip your rack screw holes quite easily. Do not buy. Rip-off.
Poor technical support. I spen three hours on the phone to no avail. Driveclone compresses the files to proprietary format so it can do incrementat backups. This does not fit well with my photography workflow, I need to have the files in native form and be able to do differentials thereafter. I do not want to manual manage the differentials hence the need for a software for such. seagate and other vendors have this capabilitiy. I called tech support to see if there was a way to do the backups as is in original file format. Support is int he philipines. I could not get anyone that understood what I was talking about. After three hours on the phone with level 2 , I was transferred to level three and promptly got a message saying that they were closed. This was at 7 PM on a thursday. Well to provide good and efficient service to customer s and businesses, you have to be available and able to communicate at a minimum. I figured they wasted so much of my time already and was not going to let Dlink do it again. I returned the product the next day.
If the reason you buy a trackball is for ergonomic reasons (you have sore wrists, repetitive motion disorder, or whatever) DO NOT buy a trackball that is driven by your thumb. BAD IDEA! I did and my thumb started getting sore after about three months of using it. Get the trackball that is driven by your fingers, so you don't have to move your fingers at all.
This product does not communicate with computers running Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home, therefore it is a waste of money. It is definitely not plug and play. Don't waste your money.
The short answer - if you have a Mac, don't buy it. I bought mine and sent in the rebate - which required the UPC seal. I found out later that I couldn't take it back to trade on a different machine. The problem is that the &quot;Hotburn&quot; software will not accept long file names as are common in Mac files. I found this out after an extensive session with Iomega technical staff. If you have all short file names apparently it will work. It will copy CD's without difficulty.
I used it for my digital camera. However my computer could not read it with in its slot(drive) which can read other SD cards. I have to use a card reader to transfer the content. don't know why is that?
It does not work on my Nano - get error message that this device does not support..
I went on line to find a replacement charger for my grandson's Palm Pilot and locaated it right away.The price was right and the product shipped and was in my grandson's hands within a week!
My first HD failure. No OS load, no programs, no data, no joke
I purchased this device so that I could use my 8mm camcorder tapes in the new VCR I purchased. When I tried to insert the 8mm tapes into the adapter, it became apparent that they did not fit. This was a disapointment.
2nd Blaupunkt unit we had. This unit had a great tuner but the SD media in put never worked and the time couldn't be set in 12 hour mode. Seller quickly accepted return and refunded. over all great seller bad product.
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.
The color cartridge from the pair lasted for only 8 or 10 pages. Was so surprised that I assumed the printer diagnostic message system had failed.
For some reason, even though the unit is RC not IR, the Easy Presenter seems to have a poor response. When you're in the middle of a presentation and the slides don't advance without moving around to get into position can be frustrating. I've seen better.
The Olympus D-520 is a nice camera. Easy to use, nice zoom, sharp photos and the Camedia Master 4.0 software (included) for editing is good and also easy to use. It would be a fine digital camera for a first time buyer. And, very good if you want to take photos and just print them.HOWEVER - You must upgrade to Camedia Pro 4.0 PRO software (online for twenty bucks)to be able to email a photo and there is no way around it. Even with the PRO software you will not be able to email photos if AOL or CompuServe is your ISP. You also must use the upgrade if you want to use ANY OTHER photo editing program. So, please be aware of this, I wasn't.
My friend had a set of these speakers and loved them; she bought me a set and I paid her back. At first, they seemed to work, but within a few months the transmitter device simply would not turn on when plugged in. I didn't know where the speakers were purchased and didn't have any receipt, so in the trash they went.FYI: if this is an issue for some, these speakers were manufactured in China, and in the user manual it states, "this product may contain chemicals listed in Proposition 65 that may be known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm".
Maybe the others just never had a good tape adapter, but when I plugged in this one to replace my Philips I had bought at the store over 5 years ago, it sounded like one of my speakers had blown. Not in the good way, more like the "Oh crap, do I need to replace one of my car speakers?" kind of way. Until I plugged back in the old adapter that's dying (if I tweak the end a bit, I can somewhat make it work sometimes) and I heard the amazing sound I always do.I expected a much higher quality of sound coming from my speakers in my car from this XM adapter, but instead, it sounded like it was a sound dampening adapter. Highly disappointed XM... After reading all the 5 star reviews... dang... I wish this was worth returning to get my $7 back, but now I'm going to have to go to a local store since I don't trust this place anymore.If you just need an adapter that works and don't care about the sound quality, get one. Their cheap. But if you like your music and enjoy turning it up loud and want quality, splurge and buy something local so if it doesn't bump your bass properly, you can return it. My next destination: Fry's Electronics
I purchased this product in advance of buying a Dell XPS 17 laptop. I wanted to protect my new expensive laptop from surges. I actually purchased two in order to protect my older laptop as well. Well, too my dismay, once the product arrived I found out that NEITHER of them fit my laptop power adapters. They are absolutely useless if they do not fit modern computers and I would like to return my product for a refund, but I don't know how to do that really. If this was newegg they would respond to my review and tell me how to return it or replace it.
This transmitter works pretty well, I live in a fairly large city and when I am anywhere near the city, there is a lot of interference. Sometimes vehicles drive by that have their own transmitter working and it overpowers my signal, so I get their transmission clearer than my own signal.Today, after 4 months of owning it, it has stopped broadcasting the signal to my left speakers, so I am only getting sound on the right side.You get what you pay for.
I was really happy with my Zen Microphoto until it stopped working after less than two years. Creative offered me a new one for $150 (which is half what I paid for it), but I'll probably try to find one without built-in obsolescence. I think that a $300 device should last longer than that, and I wasn't impressed with Creative's after market support. My other big problem was I could never get it to work with Windows XP, although Vista seemed to support it OK.
I just picked these up, along with a new high end sound card for my PC. I am shocked at all the good reviews for these speakers. The design is really great, which is why I didn't give them 1 star, but they sound terrible. The speakers don't produce highs very well (or at all in some cases) and the subwoofer is one of the worst I've ever owned. It's very boomy, the bass is either overwhelming or non-existent. The bass doesn't immerse the listener at all. I've played around with placing it all over and no matter where I put it, you can hear exactly where the bass is coming from, it doesn't fill the room up at all. I've tried different computers and my iPod and they all sounded the same. I don't understand what people like about these speakers, there are so many systems at half the cost that sound 10x better.
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.
The days of "750MB" has gone. Only reason I bought this was to retrieve my archival datas stored in the 750MB cartridges. After that it is useless. It's the time for the memory size of "GBs" and "TBs."
Case was like 2 times as big as the ipaq and does not fit the hp1945, did not use.
First let me just say that I am NOT a pixel peeper. I am a professional photographer that realized, after years, that my clients are more concerned with the content of a photo than if it's a little soft. I have sold 16x24 prints even after pointing out to the client that it is not tack sharp. With that in mind I had reasonable expectations for this 2x teleconverter. I shoot a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 lens and wanted the teleconverter to get some more reach for recreational wildlife photography. I did not expect it to perform like a dedicated $1700 400mm telephoto lens. I figured it would be a little soft. The converter was compatible with the 70-200 and autofocus was fast.After shooting with the teleconverter for 3 weeks I decided to send it back. I REALLY wanted it to work. The images were unusable for me. Like I said, I'm not a pixel peeper that obsesses over tack sharp images. Even my wife (a non photographer) asked by the images were blurry. I thought maybe it was my technique. So I mounted it on tripod, in the middle of the day with a fast shutter speed just to see if I could get something that was sharp. No matter what I did I got really soft images with what looked like a dreamy blur to them (think cheesy 1980s portraits) and color fringing.I love Sigma glass. Its high quality, professional level equipment that will stand up to professional abuse. I shoot the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8, 18-50mm 2.8 and the 30mm 1.4. Amazing glass at a fraction of the cost as Nikon or Canon. But this 2x converter does not hang with the rest of them. Maybe I just got a bad copy but it sounds like others have had the same experience. Guess I'll just need to save up for the big boy: Sigma 50-500mm.Hope this helps.
I placed a lot of critical data on this external drive thinking it may be a reliable backup solution. Boy was I wrong. Now I need to find a way to get this think repaired and I'm sure I'm not going to get any technical support or an RMA or pretty much anything. Personally, I would avoid.
I bought this so I could listen to my iPod in my car in the city. The first couple of times, it worked great, but after that, something happened. It just wouldn't work. All I heard was static, no matter what frequency I tried this on. I have yet to take a road trip with it, so maybe that will work better, but right now, I am not happy with the product. Maybe the fact that I live in a city with radio stations on virtually every frequency has something to do with it, but it used to work on some frequencies, and now it just doesn't anymore. I am very disappointed.
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.
Save your money and don't buy this worthless refill kit. I tried it and after following the directions I was never able to get any decent printing out of the refilled cartridge and had to go and buy an HP replacement cartridge. I wish Amazon.com would quit carrying it to prevent anyone else from wasting their money. If they had 0 stars that is what I would give this product it is nothing more than a piece a garbage which is where it and the cartridge I tried to reuse ended up.
When music being played through this adapter reaches a high pitch, it sounds like a scratched record. Very very disappointed.
This product does not work as advertized. The manual is VERY poor. the software doesn't work. The manual says it is XP compatible. I have to raise the BS flag. None of the screens in the book are XP screenshots. The directions for driver installation are incorrect. I wouldn't recomend this product to anyone but my best enemy. The &quot;not much help desk&quot; operators really are RUDE and STUPID!!!!
We have checked our records, and we have determined that we never received the certificate or other documentation for this 2-Year Service Plan. Therefore, if this service is needed, we will not be able to obtain this service under this plan.
Only problem is, that it is only worth 19.00, which is the TRUE list price.
I got this stereo because my sister got me a 50 dollar gift card. I like it! I just have a few cons.1. I can't play my iPod on it.2. Tuning on your remote doesn't always respond3. The FM wire is long, and ALWAYS moving.4. Hard to connect the speaker input and the FM, AM input wires.5. The wall mount doesn't stick to wood.I really like the motorized CD disc door.I also enjoy the room-filling speakers(they sound like Boze!)I like that you can have presets on the stations you like.I could think of 98 more things, but I can't wright them all.I think you should put this on your wish list, or buy it right off the bat!(UPDATES... BAD) I have now had this for two years... Bad things had happened (That's why it's called 2012!!!)! The Bose like sounding speakers don't sound like Bose anymore!! They sound like... COBY! *DRAMATIC MUSIC* I called Amazon to get a eeplacment set of speakers for the system but they said,... Why would ya need em? Call... Uh... Philips... So I called Philips and asked for a replacement set of speakers. They said,... We should give you a specialest... What will happen next?
I ordered this filter to primarily protect the lens on my new Nikon D300s. It was extremely difficult to start the filter on the Nikon 18 -200 mm VR zoom lens. It wanted to cross thread and after finally getting to start threading it would bind at and then loosen with each turn. I thought it could be the threads on the lens but after trying another filter I was apparent the Sigma was the problem. For the price I would expect much better quality control in manufacturer. Essentially junk in my opinion. Be extremely careful installing on your lens, if you purchase this Sigma, as you can easily cross thread ruining the lens in the process. Returned to Amazon.
It says air and propellant but it's not it is a GAS. I was looking for cheap compressed air and end up buying GAS unknowingly.
The product is great - works like a charm...but OOPS! It doesn't come with cables! No wonder it was such a great deal. You are better off finding one that comes with all the appropriate cables unless you have them already.
Randomly unplugged it to move some peripherals around - plugged it back in and it didn't work. The light only flashes briefly as you try to plug in the power adapter. Did some research and apparently this is a common issue - and the customer service at RCA leaves you SOL. Buy another brand - from the research I did of other people with the same issue, my set lasted the longest - and that's only five months.
This is really a horrible system. I got it out of the box, hooked it up and turned it on to nothing but static. I checked all four channels, the locations of the system, everything that I could think of, and nothing helped. The product claims to be good throughout a house, through walls, etc. but I couldn't even get it to work across one room. The company is making very dangerous unsubstantiated claims, and it's rediculous how poor this product is. If I turned my stereo all the way up, I could get a faint signal of the audio below the deafening static, but nothing close to usable. This product is currently being returned, and I will not be buying another product for Terk any time soon. Save yourself the hastle and avoid this product.
I bought this one to cancel the server's noise in my cube. Turns out to be waste of money. Not any better than the regular headphone I already have. Also not quite comfortable.
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 was looking for an easy to read, low light clock radio. This product has a blue light with black numbers which are not easy to see unless you are directly in front of it. The blue back light is much brighter than I wanted and keeps the bedroom lit like a night light. The Insta-Set feature is convenient the radio works well. The button for setting and turning off the alarm is a bit tricky because holding it down too long changes the time from standard setting to military setting. All in all while this is a decent clock radio it didn't meet my expectations.
Pros: Nice printingCons: VERY VERY SLOOOWW - takes 2 minutes just to start - or make a paper jam.Very high operation cost.Very small ink cartridgeAnd finally, the software driver keeps changing the paper tipe. I would never buy again epson product, this printer gave me a headache.
http://www.security.org (under Alerts section) gave a poor ratings for this kind of Laptop locks. "Each of these locks can be easily bypassed, which can result in the theft of laptop computers within seconds, and without any forensic trace". Locks such as Kensington ComboSaver, Microsaver and Master Lock including Targus Defcon CL and Compucage Benji.MacWorld Magazine (May2005) Gave poor ratings to this kind of lock also.http://www.macworld.com/2005/04/features/macmobility/index3.php
I'll keep this short and sweet. I've had the Zen Xtra 40GB for about a month. I'm returning it tomorrow (hopefully) to get an iPod.Pros:- Plenty of space- 1/2 the cost of a 40GB iPodCons:- User interface is difficult to use; jog dial isn't very easy to manipulate- Poorly designed software (buggy and doesn't work 50% of the time)- EAX sound field manipulation is garbage - don't use it- Can't use it as an external hard drive w/o extra drivers- Bigger than shirt pocket- Sync capability is practically useless and error-prone (200 of my files wouldn't sync thru Creative's driver)The only redeeming thing about the Zen is a third-party shareware product called Notmad Explorer which is great - but unfortunately it uses the Creative driver and the Zen itself, so it's not much better.
This didn't work. The internal battery would not hold a charge. Bought to back to back, hopefully to get a good working version, both had the same issue. Never was able to contact the merchant about this issue. Did get a refund, but still not happy, since I didn't get what I needed. Was a waste of time.
It was the worst item I have purchased for a long time. You can hardly read the numbers and it doesn't list much. I sent it back after opening it. DON'T waste your time or money buying it...
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.
For a while I've had an HP DeskJet 3320 printer sitting waiting to be tested (I work at a charity shop and test donations before they're stocked provided they work). When I finally got around to it, the power button light situated at the bottom left started and kept flashing the entire time I had it plugged in. It wouldn't go off at all. I opened the cover to see the ink cartridges wouldn't move at all. Seems it has the same problems as reported in other reviews here. I could tell both color and black ink in place but I couldn't tell its levels.Based on experience with another HP printer some years ago, I held the power button to see if it might stop flashing, but to no avail. The printer would make noises when I held it in but nothing else would happen. The noise was mentioned in the other reviews here as well.It became apparent given this printer's "spinning its wheels" situation that even a download of the software available for it may not help at all. I've decided not to download it, salvage the good pieces including the power supply, USB cable, the ink cartridges and put the printer out of its misery.Don't let this review discourage you. I've tested other similar HP printers and have been so pleased with some I decided to keep one for myself. If you find your copy of the 3320 to be good, hopefully it'll give you many pages of good printing.
I bougth this tv last February at Wal-Mart after 4 months the unit just won't turn on.Called up Westinghouse and they said it might be the power cord i tried buying another power cord which cost me, and still the problem is still the same. I don't recommend this product to anybody..
Good price for the cable and well made. But it is so hard to unplug the cord from our router that we quit using it.
Despite the bad critique that caused me some alarm I bought the griffin itrip. First of all it does not work almost at all on my sony mp70 in my car. I have to stick it on the mp3 player to get some poor quality broadcast. If I leave it anywhere else (on a seat, or on the dashboard) the radio doesn't receive anything at all. I have not checked it in rural areas but I don't think there will be much of a difference since the signal seems to be too weak. So save your money to buy something else...
I purchased two of these units last season and low and behold, this season as of two days ago, one of the units stopped working. Like everyone else in these reviews, I tried to replace the bulb but to my surprise that didn't work. The reviews are right these units are junk and don't hold up. I'm waiting for the second unit to stop working. I guess its simply a matter of time. I was tempted to go buy / exchange this unit for another Stinger but after all these reviews not a snowball chance in hell. I'm looking for another brand perhaps a Flowtron.
I got this for my long commute to work. It worked great at first, but just broke after having it for only 8 months. It doesn't turn on anymore when I plug it into the outlet, which I tested with other devices and they worked fine. Didn't even last a year. Would not recommend.
What a disappointment after reading the glowing reviews. After 3 months this printer started streaking and leaving ink on leading edge. AFter many calls to tech support and after many cleanings of all kinds which used up lots of ink) I was finally sent a reconditioned replacement and, at my insistance, a set of ink cartridges. A few months later the problems began again. Replacement #2. And after a few months a third replacement, this one brand new. I am still unable to scan to email or print photos plus more smudging and left paper edge is a bit shredded. I am about to call again for another replacement. One more thing.....it guzzles ink...which, as you know, is costly. I would not recommend this printer and I am searching for a replacement.
I've owned this set since 2005 and it gave good service until last week when it completely died. I replaced the dlp lamp yesterday ($144 plus my time) and it worked all evening. This morning, dead again. Now I'm thinking it needs a color wheel and/or ballast replacement - there are lots of possibilities - and even then, no guarantee that it will work or work for long.There are lots of articles on the internet about defective Samsung dlp TVs and at least one class action lawsuit. Mine is a common complaint and there are no really good fixes. There is lots of parts replacement advice, though, and any number of other fixes to try and time to waste.I have to decide whether to keep pouring money into this pit or call it a day and give up. I hate to spend $600/year on TVs plus repairs but I think that's what I'll end up doing. I'll just have to accept that I bought a TV with many inherent and documents defects, buy another one and go on with my life. There's only so much of it that I will dedicate to bad TVs.I will never again buy any Samsung product. This TV has illustrated the essence of a throw-away consumer society and a screw-the-consumer attitude. Next time (and probably this week) Panasonic is going to get my money... and I WILL buy the extended warranty.Two weeks ago I would have said this has been a satisfactory TV. Now it appears that I have to replace a $2,500 TV after less than four years. What a total ripoff.
Got a 25 pack of the colored CD-Rs. After going through all 25 I now have 15 working discs and 10 coasters. Half of the ones that did work aren't recognized on my Mac or on my PC, it just shows that there are 0 bytes available and 0 bytes free (though they do play in my CD player in my car). The ones I could get to burn I had to put in multiple times before iTunes would recognize it as a blank CD, and Toast completely froze whenever trying to burn some discs and had to Force Quit. Had no problems with burning the labels, though even after adjusting contrast settings they're not very dark and look somewhat blurry. Overall it's just an incredibly bad product and I'm very dissatisfied.
...The first unit received but failed. The HDD failed and it never stopped charging. Also, the unit canot work as USB HDD when battery power is low even when adaptor is connected. I then returned and requested another unit. Guess what! The second unit cannot even boot up!Maybe this is a good product in "concept". However, the quality is really BAD! If you do not want to waste your time in returning and replacing. Avoid this stupid unit.I am EXTREMELY MAD!
Some of the buttons do not work properly. I have to press the select button (the most important one) and the right and down arrow several times before it works. And yes..... i tried it with brand new batteries...
I got it to see if things I kept on were a drain and costly. It's not as useful as you would expect and usability if not great from an interface perspective. now after 1 day of use, mine will sit in a box with other gadgets.
Guess what they dont mention? This product contains the hated RIAA secure digital music initiative ie it wont play all of the .mp3 that you downloaded. Read this quote from news.com"However, not everyone considers such security a step forward. Secure Digital includes software that complies with Secure Digital Music Initiative standards protecting against unauthorized replication of copyrighted content. As a result, digital-audio files downloaded from music services,... cannot be played on devices that use Secure Digital cards"In short you will only be able to use this with the RIAA approved songs and only as long as you pay the monthly fee. NO THANKS!
I was very pleased with product until it began to malfunction (will not play or record) barely one month after purchase. After contacting the manufacturer I find the nearest service center is in N.J.(a long way from here in S.C.). Now I must ship it to them (at my expense) and await repairs.
This is a clunky, unnecessarily bulk charger. The images and product pictures make it look like this is a sleek unit which can plug directly into the wall (with a plug integrated in the back), but it's not - it has a long, bulky power cord. I feel misled by the product description and pictures. I'm fairly disappointed with this charger compared to others I have seen and owned. It works okay, but there are much better choices out there.
I got this as a present, it never worked but since I got rid of the package I can't return it. I have called support since 12/24 no less than 50 times, you get an answer machine, they put you on hold for 3 min saying that all the operators are busy. and then they hang on you saying to try again later. This is a NIGHTMARE and I will hate for someone else to get into the same. If you bought the product are an interested in a law action class sue against the company contact me.
This is trash in the clearest sense of the word. Philips should stick to making light bulbs and let the professionals handle audio. After about five hours of playing time, my unit developed a serious problem with its laser lens, causing the unit not to be able to read any CDs. The instruction booklet recommended that I try a CD lens cleaner, which only temporarily solved the problem. Don't be fooled. Spend your money elsewhere.
The only thing that worked was the USB port. Not what I bought it for. All i wanted was the card reader and none of the slots worked, minisd, sd, xd, nothing worked. Junk! You get what you pay for.
Print only 11 papers and now it won't work..really sad! now I need to buy new ink to print all my paperworks..:(
I too purchased this carrying case without checking the reviews in advance. Received my CD walkman (which works perfectly) today. Then came the case. I would destroy the walkman if I ever tried to insert it into the case. And the access areas on the case to the walkman display panels bear no relevancy to reality, even if the case were big enough.Someone with a real sense of humor is in charge of the factory making this little jewel!
I bought a Sony DVD player. It played DVDs OK, but it couldn't play audio CD's I created from my PC. I returned this machine and I bought a Pioneer DVD player instead. These CDs play fine on this machine. In fact, these CDs work on my car CD players, my computer CD players, and my 10-year old Yamaha CD player. I was surprised that a new Sony DVD machine can't handle this, since all of these other machines could. Maybe future versions will correct this oversight
We have a version of this scanner from last year. Even with a new software download the print function is very unsatisfactory.
what a piece of junk. the phono sound is completely dead and flat, with no matter how much EQ. The line in is totally useless because its always distorted. I looked inside and saw bad solder joints and rust. I would avoid this manufacturer at all costs
This product works OK at the beginning. The quality is not very good, but can be acceptable.The DC Cigarette Lighter Adapter can not be used. It burned out right after I connected it with my cellphone charger.
I've moved my home to a htpc system using windows media center and xbox extenders. Every room, save one, is wired for ethernet with a gigabit switch. I used to have a G router, but when I attempted to steam HD to the one xbox, I simply didn't have the bandwidth to stream smooth hd video.I made the mistake of buying this router. My G router served the entire house from my upstairs theatre room. This router immediately produced dead spots and I began to notice dropped connections. Same location, same devices, but my newer and more expensive router was simply inferior.It also failed to deliver the necessary bandwidth to stream a hd feed. So, using my ethernet outlets, I relocated the router to my office, maybe 20 feet from my wireless xbox. Still, I could not position it to allow hd streaming. I also continued to suffer dropped connections.In frustration, I moved the router to the living room, literally to the other side of the wall from my wireless xbox. Through the wall, my router is no more than four feet away from my xbox. Four feet. Four linear feet away. It. Still. Won't. Work. I periodically get hd quality, but it is inconsistent. My laptop, when used in the evenings only ten feet away from the router will typically drop connection 2-3x a week.To add insult to injury, in the process of repositioning my router, as I have to do most every night, one of the antenna fell off. It fell off. It just fell off. Despite the many terrible things I've wished on this product, I've never been rough with the device. No, whatever way the antenna was attached to the metal connector that screws into the router, that failed and the antenna just fell off.Please, do not buy this product. Please, do like me and avoid this incredibly substandard device and manufacturer until they can create a product that actually does what it claims to do. I'm considering selling mine on Craigslist, but it seems like such a mean thing to do. I think the recycling bin might be in its future.If nothing else, get this: STAY AWAY from this WORTHLESS product. If you want to throw your money away, you can send it to me, give it to charity or just burn it. Don't give it to DLink.
I returned the iHome alarm clock for a refund because after 2 days of use the speakers started buzzing loudly. I also shared a concern noted by other reviewers that the lowest volume setting was too loud. Much too loud to fall asleep to.
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.
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 just got this product and I'm very hopeful about its claim that it will keep beverages hot or cold for 24 hours. What I wonder about though, is what exactly does the "Lifetime Warranty" mean? See the photo above of the product box along with the enclosed warranty terms brochure. The box says "If a Thermos Nissan brand product ever fails to live up to these high standards, we will replace it. See enclosed warranty for details." Then, at the bottom of the box in all caps it says "LIFETIME WARRANTY".But, when you open the package, and remove the warranty brochure from the bottle, you find out what the "details" of the lifeteime warranty are: "FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY".So, which one is it? "Lifetime" or "Five Years"?The product might be worthy of five stars, but I'm giving it one star due to the strange warranty.
The print and scan quality are good for the price. The ink cartridges won't get you very far, but this didn't really bother me because I don't do that much printing. However, this printer just broke, and I've had it for less than a year. AND I don't even use it that much. Poor quality for a $170 printer.
I ordered this case to replace a seemingly similar Samsonite bag. from 10 feet away, the two bags look identical. However, up close, I was disappointed in this bag for the following reasons:* The leather seems "cheap" to me... the smell when I opened the package was of strong chemicals which did dissipate after a few hours. The leather finish is matte (vs a more premium glossy) and has no character or grain. It looks like something between plastic and leather (didn't they used to call that "pleather"?)* There are no outer "quick access" pockets for keeping your airplane tickets etc in. The front of the case should and could have a zipper compartment just below the metal logo area. My other bag had this and there's room - seems to me like it's just an economizing tactic.* Zippers also seem cheap to me. Stitching and finish details not designed for heavy road warrior use.* Same as the front, the back has no pocket either. There's a velcro pouch which you lose as it converts into a slip over sheath to slide over your rollaboard suitcase. Again this seems like a choice made for the sake of economy. My old bag (any many others I have seen) had both a zipper pocket and the attachment for the rollaboard.My old bag was about the same price but really much nicer. I'm going to send this one back and keep looking.Hope this helps.
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.)
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.
This Scorpius P7 keyboard is advertised as a PS/2 keyboard, but what was received was a USB keyboard. The supplier claims that they only have USB style keyboards and that they ship USB to PS/2 adapters with the PS/2 versions. I decided to find another supplier.
This item is not particularly user friendly when it works. However, mine went south (B drive) after only 6 months. Then I realized that there is only a 90 day warranty, which is lousy. So Koss gets a resounding "Boo!!" from me.
I bought this keyboard for my Tungsten T2 that I had at the time and no matter what I did, it never worked. I have never had this problem with a keyboard before and I was rather disappointed.
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.
Seriously, run, do not walk, away from this radar detector. I purchased it in July, and within two days of installation into my car, I received a speeding ticket when the radar detector did not pick up the cop. Then within a month of receiving the item, the thing broke, telling me "Service Required". I had to send it back to the manufacturer, at which point they sent me a "refurbished" model, which is basically someone else's broken model that they have supposedly fixed. I explained to them that this was unacceptable, as I had sent them basically a new radar detector and received someone else's used one in return, and after a run-around was told I had no other options. For a radar detector and company that are supposedly at the top of the market, the unit, as well as the ridiculous customer service, belong at the very bottom of the heap. DO NOT even contemplate buying this detector.
I bought this camera new and on the 4th time I went to use it, it did not work. After several times to unsuccessfully change batteries, I phoned the Kodak service repair. They were unable to help troubleshoot and asked me to send $69.00 plus shipping and the camera for them to look at and repair if possible. I asked to talk to a supervisor but their response was "they are too busy". Why would I spend $69.00 on a camera that costs less than $100 and not even know if it is repairable. I wouldn't wish this camera on the most unfortunate person.I will never buy another Kodak product because of this. There are too many other good products out there. Buyer beware!
[...]Anway, I continued to use the mp3 player and actually found it very useful for the last six months. Last week, the FM transmitter failed and now there is a noticable hum in the mp3 playback. From the beginning it was apparent that the build quality was very questionable. As others have said, I should have paid an extra $50 and gotten an MP3 player from a reputable company (Apple, Creative, etc.)
After drilling holes and mounting the cursed thing, I found that the CD tray would not open -- no CD capability. To make matters worse this item, ordered on Oct. 26th, 05, was a Christmas gift and therefore didn't get opened until Dec. 25th. Result: Return not allowed. Bah Humbug!!!
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.
My Tungsten E was a pleasure to use, but now the battery won't charge. The Website for Palm says my only option is to send it in for a $125 repair charge. But it REALLY suggests that I just go ahead a buy a new palm... I'm STUNNED!!! It's just over a year old and needs a new battery!!! There's no way for me to get a battery unless I send it in and pay the $125 fee. What happened to the concept of buying something to last???
They are only selling one disc here, not the picture they have up for it, its not worth the shipping amount to purchase. It's priced like you are purchasing some best selling bands album, except its a blank cd.
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.
I had an epson prior to this and loved it. Had to get a new printer because the new computer only had USB and not serial ports. It worked fine out of the box and worked OK if I used it all the time but once it starts to sit it clogs up terribly. I never printed photos with it, nothing more detailed than a couple color graphs but mostly black text.After it sat for a while, the print heads got clogged. I tried running the self clean function and just wasted paper and ink. I had replaced the cartridges with third party cartridges and initially they worked ok. I also got a set of head cleaning cartridges and they cleaned the heads enough to get it to work to print something that was just barely readable.I'm not blasting Epson, in fact I'm looking at a new printer that will print on CD/DVD material and Epson is about the only company that makes one. This printer will be going to GoodWill, maybe someone there will have the patience to clean the heads.
I have been looking for a new keyboard for a long time. I figured it was time to try out this particular model. YUCK!.I could hardly type on it, and some buttons required that extra oz. of pressure to type. It was un-usually BAD! I therefore decided to take a trip to a local electronics giant and see what they had on display. My findings are that most keyboards now do not have the tactile feedback we are used to, they are however more quiet and soft to the touch. That being said, I found the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 with the Blue Trac mouse to be a better feel and it was easier to type. It has been ordered and will hopefully arrive tomorrow as a replacement.2 stars on this one, a new review of the 3000 in a few days.
I've had it for a month now and the battery decided to stop charging. I've tried every troubleshooting trick I can and it just wont charge.HUGE dissapointment!The software is not very user friendly!
The Cyan cartridge stopped working after very few copies which caused us some problems. Inkers promptly sent a shipping label and refunded the money for this cartridge. The company support was excellent. The remanufactured toner cartridge quality is not trustworthy. I'd consider buying from Inkers again, but not this product.
Be warned that for certain devices, the renewal batteries don't last too long. For my visor, it lasted about a day, and for the Intel mp3 player, it lasted about 5 minutes. I belive that this is a because renewal batteries are alkaline and rechargable alkaline batteries are not designed for high-drain devices.So maybe, for electronic toys this might not be a problem but avoid this charger if you intend to use this recharger for high drain devices.
This dash kit is the worst, flimsy, piece of crap I have ever seen. I bought mine from that giant online auction place not this seller. Yes it was the same Scosche kit sold here. Before I bought this I had the other kit out there (metra? rear defrost button on the left.) with the "indeglo" illumination for the climate controls. I inadvertently shorted out the illumination and was looking for a replacement. I thought I'd try a different one.I'm not ever sure where to start with how low quality this thing is... The light bulbs for the climate control illumination are VERY uneven, one bulb fell out (wires broke) before I ever got it installed. After installing at least one more of the bulbs was DOA. You must reuse the clips from the factory radio to hold the bezel in your dash. I had to enlarge the screw holes in the metal clip from the factory radio in order to be able to use them. Even then with everything properly attached, this piece of crap doesn't stay "clipped" into the dash. The rounded face of this makes viewing the climate controls akward. The illumination light on the rear defrost button is way too bright.I guess I'll chalk this up to a wasted $50 as a learning experience and buy the cheaper higher quality other (metra?) dash kit.
I knew there maybe a chance this would not work due to the discounted price. If you want the sure thing; its probably worth spending the extra 10-15 dollars.
I purchased this as an &quot;add-on&quot; to sync &amp; charge my M500 at the office, leaving the one that came with my Palm at home.From the start it was intermittent at performing a HotSync, or even at charging. Eventually (2 weeks)it stopped working at all. Since I had lost the receipt, I decided to take it apart and see what I could do.The problem is that the connector block itself (that mates with the bottom of the Palm) is only seated by a (very) shallow &quot;ledge&quot; in the base and the flanges (!) of two screws. Since this arrangement is not very resistent to the frequent in-and-out that a Palm is subject to, the connector block worked loose. This initially caused problems in seating the connector block, requiring more force be used to make the connection and downward pressure on the block broke two of the wires, from the PC board, soldered to pins in the conector block.At some point I'll take a soldering pencil and reconnect the wires, and put two slim screws through the block to the cradle base to hold it in place.In the meantime, I've purchased a hotsynce/charger USB cable (instead of the cradle) and we will see how well that one fares.
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.
My TV picture improved greatly using this booster, but my cable modem performance downgraded drastically. My cable modem return signal strength degraded, I suffered high packet loss and I was experiencing dropped connections. To fix the problem, I switched to a CHANNEL VISION C-0314 8 Db Rf Amplifier which combines a slitter with an amplifier all in one unit. It has Bi-directional amplifiers. Now I have a great connection for my cable modem and I have a great TV picture at the same time. I also so have a cleaner less cluttered solution in my cable junction box since I don't use any passive splitters now. The Motorola 484095-001-00 Signal Booster should only be used for TV signals or where you have a strong enough return path signal for your cable modem, since this booster does not amplify the return path(it actually degrades it some).
1 word JUNK.i didnt even want 2 give it 1 star. but it wont let me leave 0 stars.
I am writing to submit a frank, personal, and very negative account of my 40 gig iPod purchase. I bought it from an Apple Store and only about 2 weeks later it broke irreparably. The facts, in complete honesty, are: It slipped off a coffee table (me + headphones went one way; iPod followed) and onto a CARPET, and when I picked it up the screen was cracked. The fall was about 2 feet onto a padded surface. I have never heard of such fragility in any portable music device before (think of, say, the LCD screen on your cell phone). When I contacted Apple Repair services, they said to mail it in for repair under the warranty. After I'd sent in the iPod, I got a terse emailed response from Apple saying that defects due to external causes do not fall under the warranty. Moreover, they would not repair the iPod even for charge since, in their view, the repairs would cost more than buying a new unit. What I have now is literally a piece of trash.I recognize the logic of claiming the damage is due to an external defect. But again, I repeat to you: the iPod was hardly even JIGGLED. I feel like Apple just robbed me of $400, and now tells me blithely to piss off (now that they have my money). I have never before experienced such an outrageously ill-designed product nor such aggressively adversarial support service.Do not buy this product.
I have used other polarizing filters and the output of this filter if good but nothing extraordinary. I am happy with the output of the glass element. However this product has a major drawback for which i am forced to give one star. I mounted this on a UV filter and they got stuck although they were not tightly coupled.While trying to rotate the adjustment thread is only rotating and it is impossible to grip the polarizer filter thread to rotate as it is too thin. Now i am left with an expensive UV filter fitted to a polarizer :( . I was probably lucky that i didnt mounted this directly on the lens. Buyers be aware of this issue before deciding to buy this.
I am on my forth one of these in 3 years. SEEMS LIKE HP WOULD MAKE A BETTER PRODUCT!
Well I received this DVD player and after2 movies it doesn't work correctly anymore: blank screen and then pixels errors and freeze. I'm very disappointed because I had read all the review and even if there was some trouble the average was correct...bad luck. Nevertheless, I'd like how the player came with a full set of accessories ( 2 headsets, lighter plug etc..) owww I forgot: the service customer service seems to be very bad because I sent an email 12h ago and nothing yet !!! I think I will return it and tried a new one.
I have had this item for over a year now and some days I love it, some days I hate it.Some days it won't recognize ANYTHING I say. It never recognizes anything at all that my son says. I have added a few items that it recognizes but it is stubborn about new items.I don't like that you can't edit where an item is in the store. Peanut butter is not a snack, it should be with condiments. I think of snacks as cookies and chips.I bought it before the price reduction. I'd probably love it more days if I would have paid less. For what I paid I think I should love it everyday.
Love Logitech mouses, but this one is not supported for mac, It works but with limited functionality. I thought they would offer drivers to make the right mouse click work etc. But no support arrived!Eventually went to a MX1000 cordless laser mouse, and really love it, super precise, great battery power, everything works.
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.
I bought this product before reading the reviews and ran into some of the same problems that others faced. After about a week my player froze and I had to return it. I got a replacement but because I was out of the country I was unable to return the defective one in time. I had to pay for both and now I am stuck with two. Fortunately for me the original one started working again after the battery went flat and was recharged so I am going to give that away and hope that it continues to work. As a plus though, it has a very good sound when it funtions properly, could have gotten a higher rating from me if I did not have that bad experience.
The first laptop I bought didn't work, so I had to exchange it for a more expensive model--they were out of the model I originally bought. After a month I decided that I really needed some sort of floppy drive, which Compaq is supposed to provide, but they wouldn't do anything. Then, a couple of months after that, my cd drive stopped working. I'm still trying to get it fixed and it's been quite a while. The customer service people are in India, some of them barely speak English, and they were very rude. Also, the notebooks themselves are low-quality and break often. Everyone I know who has a Compaq is dissatisfied.
Paper jam, every time. It's pretty amazing, this printer can suck in 10 pages at a time, not 1 page at a time, as a printer is suppose to. It jams half way, all the way, one page, two pages, 10 pages. So many variations- just to screw your day.Don't get it.
I have a 2940. This product has played a total of 1 DVD. Don't waste your money on Go Video products.
This is a good product when it actually works as advertised. It has yet to work more than 25 feet from my smoker; 100 feet is almost laughable. I just had mine 40 feet from the smoker (outside so it didn't go through walls) and it didn't update the temp. I have also seen the remote receive lose the display. In order for it to turn back on you have to go through the syncing process all over again.I hope I got a bad bath because, if not, the wireless feature is pointless.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ADVANCED SECURITY FEATURES!!!This generally seems to be an above average wireless router/firewall. Two big issues though.1) I bought this product for the SecureSpot feature and found out only after a very long, frustrating discussion with a less-than willing Customer Help Desk that SecureSpot is not yet available on the Rev B Hardware, and DLink has no idea when it will be added to the firmware. Unfortunately there is no way to know if your hardware is Rev A or Rev B until you take it out of the box. You will not find this information on DLink's website.2) DLink's Customer Service seems to be in the business of regurgitating information that is published in the manual or on-line. Anything unexepected (like missing feature sets) confuses them. After the obviously off-shore Help Desk operator eventually figured out that SecureSpot was not available on my router he attempted to disengage by telling me that I should have been more careful in selecting the router (I used DLink's on-line configuration guide), but he was unable to point me to the web page that provided the necessary information. Only after escalating did I find a supervisor who could offer some options (return the box).Without the advertised value added features, this is just an above average router with lousy customer support from a company whose marketing department is a couple of years ahead of its engineering department.
Let me first say I actually repair computers for a living, I work all day with software and hardware and I could not get this mic to work to save my soul. The mic would test fine using the audio test in Windows, but when it came time to use it in a program... nothing. No sound input whatsoever. Every setting was right, every input selection was right, the mic just wouldn't work. I know enough that if I spend 30 minutes staring angrily at my computer trying to figure out how to get a darn mic to work consistently it just isn't worth it. At least I could send them back!
pluged in worked 1 time next time used got intermitint signal.......!! garbage not worth time or money so keep lookin
I went and bought the VCR based on reviews that were mixed and right out of the box plugging it in I thought oh cool clock is set. Then I turned it on and within 5 minutes I was ready to pack it right up and take it back. You have to hit two buttons to turn it on, the tracking is not on the remote, tapes don't play clearly from older tapes, the display is distracting because of all the movement. All I can say is blech. Pack it up and take it back and see what else I can find. I know I will not get a Sony.
I have owned this camera for 2 years (paid $280) and was well pleased with it until about 10 days ago. Then the LCD screen went black and pictures were black.After reading several reviews today from camera owners with the same black screen problem, I gave my camera a couple of whacks to the left side. Presto!The camera started working, the LCD screen came on and I was able to take pictures and review them. Thanks to the reviewers who mentioned hitting the camera.Until today, I dreaded the thought of having to purchase another camera after only 2 years use. I have too much invested in memory sticks, Nimh batteries, & a reader. I just hope it continues to work. Sony should recognize the fact that this camera (DSC-P51) definitely has a problem.Overall when it worked, I was pleased with its easy to use features, giving it 5 stars. Now I will have to give it 2 stars not knowing what the camera will do.
Bought this product as a refurbished item from the Phillips on-line store. Suddenly stopped working in the middle of game 5 of the NBA finals - first the picture went off, and then the sound. The green indicator light changed to a blinking red, and refused to even power off using either the remote button or the power button on the TV! Eventually had to unplug it to switch it off. Even though it's "under warranty", the only way to get any work done on it is to haul it to an authorized Phillip center, which is about 50 miles away. Checked on-line forums - apparently is a common, expensive problem with no easy solution. Had an independent, trusted TV repair man look at the problem - he immediately recommended scrapping the TV, and said it was a very common problem with Phillip TVs, and would cost at least $450 to fix. My strong recommendation is to never purchase a TV from Phillips!
I was very happy with this item when I first purchased it except for the battery compartment. The screw has never held it shut and it would come off continuously if the belt clip did not hold it on. Now, 2 months later it will only play the one song that came preloaded or 1 preset station. I cannot get it to display any of the other screen options so am unable to access the audio book loaded on it, add more music or listen to any other radio station. I would not recommend this item to anyone. The manual suggests if you have a programming problem to remove the battery and start over. This seems to suggest they expect you to have problems. My battery has been disconnected MANY times and this now no longer solves the problem.
bought this a little over a year ago JUNK> won;t buy kodak againIt stopped in the middle of a picture and will not power up.. looking everywhere online for information lots of problems out there with this camera but no help..300.00 when i bought it now 120. still not worth it....
Harmon Kardon has a strong reputation for making good speakers,but it is this reviewer's experience that these headphones don't align well with that reputation. Harmon Kardon's Infinity line in particular is very well received and I enjoy the Infinity speakers I purchased. I received the headphones as a free gift with my purchase. When I think of Harmon Kardon, I especially think of very nice reproduction in the upper end of the sound spectrum. Before I state my opinion of the sound reproduction, I think it is essential to mention when reviewing speakers of any kind, that listening is subjective and everyone should buy what sounds good to them. With that said, the strength of these headphones to my ear is only in the upper end of the spectrum when the volume is fairly high. I found the lower mids and bass to be poorly represented,even with the bass boost button engaged. At low volume, they sounded tinny to me.These headphones do a fair job of blocking out noise, but there are many competitors that can do the job for far less money. One such pair that I can recommend is the Sony Mdr-As50G Active Style Spiral Neck-Band Headphones (Silver). The bottom line is that there are definitely other headphones that are less expensive while presenting a more pleasing listening experience.
If you have a shortage of coasters this is the drive for you. The software doesn't load correctly for either my pc or mac and after spending no less than 6 hours on the phone with Iomga's support, I give up. I would rate this thing with negative stars if possible.
Totally not worth the money I spent, not to mention the tripod and mini/guide scope were broken, but I was too lazy to send it back in time. When I finally set it up, no matter what setting I had it on, it was not much more powerful than my little binocs.
Seems to work fine with my 2GB Compact Flash card, but it won't read either of my 2GB SD cards.
These camera batteries seem okay. However, this company severerly overcharges for shipping. The batteries hold a charge and I even bought the crappy charger that goes with them -both items feature the worst build quality I've seen in electronics products. That being said, after two months I haven't been dissappointed by their service. I can't say enough bad about the way this company gouges you for shipping.
I use this on weekends and have found it very reliable. The design of the on/off switch is terrible. You have to take it apart to find the switch to turn it on or off.2 weeks after I started using it one switch broke right off. The switches are small and poorly designed. I remove the batteries now to shut it off.Like I said before TERRIBLE design but very accurate.
I've had this antenna for a few years and found my receiption is still poor, constantly moving the antenna to receive reception. It would be best to spend a little more money and buy a better antenna then waste your money on this.
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.
I have had this unit for over a year. I like the remote control- very easy to use. It was easy to install, and sticks with suction cups to my windshield. I have no problems with the sound. I love Sirius radio- there are so many stations that I enjoy listening to. I have been exposed to so much new music through them.However, I cannot read the screen in daylight. I can read it fine at night. It was a very inexpensive unit (maybe free?), but absolutely not worth getting! I would gladly pay the $99 for the back-lit unit, just so I can tell what song is playing. It is useless for channel surfing- I just end up punching in the channel numbers for my favorite stations, hoping to land on a good song.I highly recommend subscribing to Sirius- there is something for everyone.Do not buy this unit!!
now.. it plays first track and it wouldn't willing to play next song.(mp3 files) keep searching... and searching... have to stop and play it again.. and I get to listen to the first track over and over.. press FF? tried and I'm tired -_-;don't waste your money.. get a better one
This remote can only be set up via a connection to your computer. Which would be fine, except that it needs drivers for Windows Vista to recognize it. Which would also be fine if the CD that came with it had the drivers on it, or you could download it from Sony's website.You can't do either.So now, I have a remote control that I can't program. So it can't recognize any of the new home theater components I bought. When I first programmed it (on Windows XP), it worked fine. SO I guess if you're one of the 3 people in America who still run XP, this remote would be great for you. Otherwise, look somewhere else.
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
I bought this item and after only a few weeks the velcro snaps fell down and the snug fit wore off, making it impossible to use this junk anymore. Don't buy this!!!!
Cool glowing lighted keyboard . . . combined with flimsy build quality and it's a gigantic waste of money. If you are a power user or have a tendency to be a little firm on the keyboard, do not buy this model. It is not sturdy at all. If you like the cool glow, get a lava lamp instead plus a real keyboard-- and have some money left over.
i say this brand and product is garbage i had this but white it sucked i had it before i got a car that had a alpine head unit with ipod interface first when the fm transmitter i hardley got any reception i had to have it really close to a factory head unit would say belkin has the best fm transmitter besides geting a ipod interface for ether factory or aftermarket which i think is best the best three brands for after market head unites are alpine,pioneer,and kenwood if wanting to have a ipod for the factory check out [...] they make products for factory radios but just fm transmitter i would belkin is best
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 really, really wanted to like the DIR-655. It had most every feature I wanted (though dual-band N would have been nice - one needs the much more expensive 855 for that). Unfortunately, I just could not get it to work.The problem is that it would not acquire an IP address by DHCP from my ISP, Verizon FiOS. Using the same MAC address didn't help, neither did making sure the IP was released from the old router before connecting the new one. I had an old Netgear router around and it got an IP immediately, as did my notebook when I connected it directly. I returned the DIR-655 and got a second unit - same exact problem.D-Link support was polite and tried to help, but just worked through a script and was unsuccessful. A web search revealed that this model has a history of DHCP IP acquisition problems, though not everyone sees it. I read reports of a European firmware update that resolved the problem for some, but it didn't for me.I've never encountered a router problem like this before, and have had probably six or seven over the years. Sadly, I returned the 655 for a refund and will keep looking.I know that many are very happy with this product, even those using Verizon FiOS, but just be aware that you may be as unlucky as I was.Edit: December 2008. I decided to try again, this time with the DIR-825 (simultaneous dual-band and some added features I liked.) Same problem - no DHCP. This time, D-Link support was more helpful and guided me to the actual problem, which was that the router failed to "auto-negotiate" the Ethernet link speed from my FiOS optical network block. No other router or PC I had tried had such a problem. The second-level support rep had me change the speed to 10Mbps (instead of the default 10/100/1000 auto) and it worked.Well, sort of. What's the point of a 15Mbps service with a 10Mbps Ethernet link? Could I set it to 100Mbps? Yes. Did it work? No. But I then had a think. I grabbed an Ethernet switch I had elsewhere in the house and put that between the FiOS connection and the router. Success! The switch negotiated the speed just fine and presented the router with a GigE link. So off to local store I go and I find the same model Netgear GigE switch on sale for $30. Install that and I'm in business.If I had realized this when I had the DIR-655 I might have stuck with it, but that does raise the price by 30%. If the DIR-655 does the auto-negotiation for you properly, then that's great. If not, you can install a switch or look for another brand. I conclude that the Ethernet transceiver D-Link uses is not as good as that of other brands.
Amazon's delivery was great: I got the mouse within 24 hours. Coincidence or not that it came from a nearby "Amazon Return Center." Mouse worked poorly or not at all. The optical reader would not work on a basic black desk blotter (on which all other optical mice have worked fine). It worked sporadically on the wood desk surface. The mouse was probably defective and returned before Amazon shipped it out to me.
I can't believe anyone would say such great things about an iPod. I was very nervous of trying one of apples products, I never liked them. I was right to be sceptic.I had been looking for a good MP3 player and after much research and questioning of people at stores, people online and friends who have had them, I decided to get an iPod. I was pretty excited when it showed up on my doorstep but by the time I tried to hook it up and get it to work I was alright irritated. Not only is the process much much more complicated and difficult than people have led me to believe there are tons of things to go wrong. Maybe my iPod is broken, but it isn't doing things it's supposed to do on its own. I find myself pushing it to do what I want it to do all the time. The one hour 80% battery charge is a joke, after an hour i'm lucky if I get 45 minutes of juice out of it. And I can't even get it to upload NEAR 15 GB. After only 206kb it says my iPod is full?! I don't understand it at all. And the manual doesn't do anything either. it's a complete waste of time. I feel like I was ripped off of my $$$.
I bought the all-in-one printer to use with my predominately Mac OS X environment. There is absolutely no Mac driver support (not even just for printing) with this model. I search on the internet and on Canon website without any success. It's hard to believe that a USB printer will not work on Mac at all in this day and age. The Amazon website only mentioned the OS compatibility after you click on "more technical information", which I missed when ordering... My rating is for the lack of OS X support rather than for the quality of the product, which I think is adequate for the price. If you are using Apple computers, look for another model.
The case is too small it does not hold any cd player I have, not even the one I just bought.
I ordered 2 and they did not work. We struggled with it to receive reception but no go. Just a bunch of static. I am giving it 1 star because the company responded right away to my email and is giving me a full refund due to the product not working; but after shipping costs ($5.94 to get to me and $5.44 to return the item) I am at a negative and it was not worth it. They state that this would work with the iPod 5th gen but it doesn't. The only thing it could do was charge the iPod but it was an intermittent charge as you would have to rotate the car charger rod in the socket to get a contact for the light on top to light up making you think it was charging the iPod.
The headset seemed to work okay for a couple of days and then the sound worked only part of the time. I returned it and would not want another.
I returned it was not the correct item My error I am sure the product was good if it was correct
D-Link has the worst customer service and RMA practices in the business.This is the second D-Link Router that has failed with in 6 months. I would recommend you keep everything because when you have to RMA this router back to D-Link they want everything back. Including the worthless outdated CD, which they think is worth $12.00. Plus you need to pay for the shipping of the defective product. Then they have auduactiy to ship you back a USED router! The one i received was dusty, grimmy, and scratched. So essentially I have paid 150.00 for a USED router.
I have been using this laptop DeLorme GPS program for 2 months..It is so user unfreindly....I got the basics down but all the other functions are a mystery..I am a ten year computer user and just feel the whole set up from the tiny fonts to the jumping around of the screen make this program no fun at all. Try calling customer service, if they answer within 20 minutes your lucky ..and the help is limited..look for other programs first.
I got my 802.11AB router and it works fine to the internet, but I can't get access to my VPN server (for work). This is the simplest of advanced functions and worked on my other two routers (D-Link & Netgear) without a hitch. I've bounced back and forth with "tech support" for 2+ weeks now to no avail. Too bad, great concept - needs better execution.
This is the absolute worst VCR that I have ever had. Extremely hard to program, no memory during a power outage and it didn't even last through 7 months of use. I thought it was the tapes at first. The picture and sound suddenly started going in and out, and I wound up watching a blue screen most of the time. The warranty may cover parts, but the labor is what costs. I can buy a brand new VCR for $40.00. Quite frankly, I will never buy another JVC product again and will encourage others not to either, unless they recall this VCR, fix the problems or refund everyone's money or give them a replacement VCR of better quality.
It buzzes. I tried using different inputs and outputs, so I know one I received has an obvious buzz. I'd send it back if it was worth my time.
These are good while they last (which is not very long) around 2-3 months. I've had about 4 of these because I don't want to be carring them around, but alwways wanted to have them handy. The cable quality is extremely bad in all the ones I've owned. They have not been abused since I don't cary them around and if I compare them to the the ones I use with my nokia cell phone which are really abused you can tell the difference, the cable for these feels really thin.
I bought this camera after being very impressed with what appeared to be a very cool product: a lens attached to a 512 MB flash drive. Three buttons (on/off, play and record) and a zoom rocker; a USB connector flies out of the side... very clean design and a nice looking i-Pod-y shiny plastic housing. However, all four computers in my home would not recognize this 'device' when attached (all 4 are Windows XP machines with at least 512 MB). I visited the website of the manufacturer but found nothing to help me in the way of drivers; all the FAQ's referred to icons and elements that did not come up on any of my computers. I emailed their tech support on Sunday, immediately received an auto-generated reply, saying I would hear from someone within 24 hours of the next business day but have still heard nothing (this is Wednesday evening). So I'm stuck with a brick that I can record 30 minute digital videos on and erase - maybe I could put them on VHS but as you can tell, I'm not very happy (esp. with customer 'support').Live and learn: if you buy one, I hope you have better luck than me!!!I would have given it zero stars, but Amazon doesn't allow that - it really doesn't deserve one star.
Archos doesnt respond to warranty requests. Reading on the web I am not alone- even folks in the 14 day period have trouble. Read the usenet- I have an expensive box with a dead hard drive, on warranty, but cant get any action out of Archos. It is too bad because the product performed well for 8 months but at $37.00 a month cost of ownership DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM ARCHOS.warnerr@digitalvideolightwave.com
I purchased this navigation system based on all the great reviews. It arrived in perfect condition. Unfortunately, after playing with it for about an hour, it experienced a "Fatal Application Error." And that was it. It would do nothing else, it just displayed the fatal application error message. I contacted Nextar via their 1-888 number, and was advised of a firmware problem and that the only thing to do was return it for exchange or refund. I opted for the refund.On the bright side, at least it failed before I left on a roadtrip, and Amazon makes returns very easy and convenient.
Getting started was a little difficult, but I finally managed to start downloading music and podcasts.I was very disappointed that I cannot download eAudio books from Net Library because Apple does not offer the kind of copyright protection that libraries require. The library told me that they had repeatedfly tried to negotiate these features with Apple, but had no success.The biggest disappointment, however, was that contrary to the iPod advertisements, you cannot sync calendars from Outlook. Outlook Contacts can be synced, but not calendars. I managed to find a support number at Apple, and they told me that although their manual gives very specific directions about how to sync Outlook Calendars, they do not support this feature....so, basically, you can't do it, and they don't care if the advertisements and the manual lie.
Although I use a salad shooter daily and love it's performance, this model is too large and too noisy. I wished www.amazon.com would include the extra blades with the smaller Presto Salad Shooter/Slicer #02910.
Requested a return authorization the day received. It was not what we thought we ordered. It has been 5 weeks and still no authorization code.
I bought mine on May 5, 2009, and it worked very well until the third week of June.Since then I have been trying to get it replaced. First, I had give the product number and serial number. Once I did that, I was told that my request was suspended until I sent in the receipt. I responded that, since I hadn't saved it, I had to get from the company in Newark, DE. Once I did get it, I sent it in and then found out that I had to log into a particular web page and use certain codes that didn't work to move forward.I became angry and sent an annoyed e-mail back. I did get an apologetic response that explained that someone one State over had received a router with this number as a replacement to his November 2008 purchase, it sort of made sense if I believed them, which I tended to at the time. So I went through the remaining hoop that worked this time to find out that I still have to send in the bad product and yet another copy of the receipt.It's like a game they are playing, one hoop after the next andwith new rules. I plan to report back if this turns out well or not. Given my druthers, I wish I could just get my money back and buy something else. Who knows how little time the next Encore router will last?
I bought a simpletech 128 mmc card for my digisette mp3 player. The first one worked, but died after 3 weeks. The second one was dead out of the box, and neither defective card worked on a card reader. Lexar brand worked fine. I was attracted to simple tech because it had the lowest price, but I guess you get what you pay for. Next time I stick with Lexar.
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!
I decided it was time to replace my ancient KVM switch, and after much research, I settled on the GCS1734. It seemed like a great value and the technical reviews were fantastic, so I was really excited to set it up. I got my first two computers booted onto it, a win2k server and my brand new AMD64 XP workstation w/ a top of the line MSI motherboard. The server fired right up as expected, but curiously, the XP box wouldn't. After some troubleshooting to isolate the problem to the KVM, I called technical support. After the normal routine with support and still no fix, the tech asked "Do you have the nVidia chipset on your motherboard?", to which I responded affirmatively."Our KVM products don't work with the nVidia chipset. I recommend you buy a USB card."Oh really? How about a firmware upgrade so I don't have to buy additional hardware to run my brand new piece of hardware? "No." If they had stated this MAJOR shortcoming on their website, I would not have bought the product. Now I'm out return shipping, because apparently IOGEAR does not stand by their products or offer either 1) compatibility to a VERY common chipset or 2) Inform potential buyers via their website that they do not support nVidia.
I've always been a Palm fan and purchased a Tungsten E about 9 months ago. I saw multiple reviews about the short battery life and expensive battery replacement options and thought "that can't happen to me." Well, it has. My battery has died. I've read that Palm charges $125 to replace the battery. Fortunately, I can get a replacement battery on the 'net for "only" $40 and if you are comfortable with soldering a circuit board you can do the replacement yourself.Regardless, I feel it is unacceptable to have such a limited battery life, and then charge such a high price for replacement.Next time, I'll buy a Windows CE device.
Like most others have stated and I wished I listened before I purchased, the space bar is very poorly designed and difficult to depress. I've found that if I use my left thumb it works well, but trying to depress it with my right thumb in the upper center quadrant of the bar is almost impossible. I will probable be returning this otherwise great keyboard.
I have used other Linksys equipment with great results, so when I recommended this unit to a friend I was sorely disappointed when it failed to meet his (and my) expectations.There are multiple problems with using Yahoo webcams via this router. The tech support people have a fix for one (the &quot;superwebcam bug&quot;) but are unwilling or unable to understand that it is not the only bug. Regular Yahoo webcams do not function either until the WRT55AG router is taken out of the system.As observed elsewhere, Linksys tech support treats you like you're crazy or simply ignores your pleas for help.As a Cisco shareholder, I actually approached this company with a bias in their favor. And I would have been able to forgive them if they had admitted there is a bug and set a date for a bug fix software update. The buggy firmware has not been updated since June, 2003.As it stands my friend invested $500 on a complete wireless A+G network on my recommendation. I told him he was getting a top of the line system. It has never met his (reasonable) expectations. It has never worked as well as my much cheaper BEFW11S4 wireless router. He has to manually remove the WRT55AG every time he wants to view Yahoo Webcams and later plug it back in again to make his wireless network partially functional again.In short, if you want a Linksys wireless router, get the BEFW11S4; it costs way less, it's fast enough for use with DSL and cable modems and works so well that you will never have to use their dysfunctional technical support. If you want an all band A+G router look elsewhere or wait until version 1.04 of the firmware for this one has been fixed.
It's nice that it comes with two brush options and a concentrator attachment - but for me there were some real cons:* The cord is really short; you need to have a plug in above the counter-height to make it the most user friendly - and I'm only 5' 3"* I was hoping to use this instead of a hairdryer and round brush, but your hair has to be almost dry to use this. Guess that's fine if you have long hair (as shown in the pictures), but it doesn't work well for shorter, fine hair that needs to be styled from the moment you start drying it or it will be stick straight.* The diameter of the handle is too big; it makes it cumbersome to use.* This is REALLY loud, much louder than other hairdryers I've had.This all could be due to the fact that it's not a high end brush/dryer; maybe you get what you pay for. Glad I got it on a Lightening Deal.
Nothing but a headache. Completely undependable, have to replug several times daily and after 2 weeks stop working.Please remember Netgear does not support Refurbished routers.should have bought a different router
This product is just awful. The batteries don't take very long to charge, but once they're in my camera, I can only take about 15 or 20 pictures before the juice runs out. And if I charge the batteries, put them in the camera, but don't use it right away, the next time I turn it on I have a low battery. It's been extremely frustrating, and I am definitely going to try a different brand. Anything would be better than this.
Pros:I like the talking stopwatch.Sound quality is OK, I like the EQ & Bass level options.Headphones stay in place.Pretty durable. I've had mine over a year, it's been dropped lots and still works.(see arm bracket mounting issues below.)But, Oh, the CONS:Battery life is HORRIBLE. I'm lucky if I get two workouts per battery.They need to use more than one AAA battery for this thing.Never could get the mini-SD card to work. Won't play songs from it even IF I get lucky and can even get songs on the card in the first place. My card works fine on other devices.Customer service could not fix the card issues & seemed clueless about them. To their credit, they did answer the phone & try hard.Hard to use w/ the arm bracket. It's OK once it's in there, but you have to remove the headphones to mount it. Plus it's tricky to get it seated right & I've dropped mine lots in the process. I usually accidentally push buttons when mounting & turn it off/on when I don't want to.Hard to see the display outside.
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.
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.
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,
Before you even consider the BE350R see it in person at a store or go to the APC website and run their selector application to see what size UPS you need. There is a chart on the box that shows battery minutes for different types of systems. If you have a Mac mini and a 15" LCD you might get 27 minutes, but if you have a tower PC and 17" CRT monitor you can expect -- minutes. Honest, that is what is says on the box! This model is not a valid UPS for most home PCS. Hard to understand the number of glowing recomendations for this product on this site...
Although setup wasn't difficult if you know what you're doing, instructions were ambiguous at best. Once set up, the bi-directional communication required by some printers (like my Canon BJC-2100 and i950) is not available; this produces error messages to the originating pc for each print job sent ("printer not responding" in the case of the Canons, although the print job had already started), and caused more serious problems when the printers stopped printing to communicate a low ink condition. In addition, sending jobs from a second PC while the first is printing causes a crash of the original job. Email to the manufacturer requesting assistance was ignored.
I've used earlier Microsoft ergonomic keyboards previously, and liked them very much. I wanted to update to a USB model, and so I bought the 4000 model without hesitation. Unfortunately, as other reviewers discovered, the space bar is difficult to press down.....so much so that it makes typing rather difficult, which is exactly what an ergonomic keyboard is supposed to help alleviate!! As such, this keyboard is all but unusable, unless you type with only your index fingers. If I could give it zero stars, I would.Did MS even *test* this product? It's a disgrace that they would release something that has such a glaring deficiency.....but then, it's Microsoft, so why be surprised. Too bad because the rest of the keyboard is really pretty good.
The product is just what I expected, but it broke after programming the first device. I'll try again with the replacement.
I was very disappointed in these connectors. After assembly the connectors did not lock into place. The bag of 100 had no connector that would lock in place.
HP's patch for WinXP killed the USB interface and HP was not willing to fix the root problem. Have seen many people reporting the same problem on HP's user forum. At least 20 complaints have been filed with the Better Business Bureau but HP seem to ignore most of them.
Got this s414 for Christmas, came up with an error the first 24 hours of operation, So i took it back where I bought it from and exchanged it for another s414. This camera worked for 2 months until it fell from my desk to my chair with the flimsy flash card door open. The flimsy door cracked so I glued it to strengthen it. The camera worked for another week, then came up with an error code again. SENT IT TO MINOLTA AND THE REFUSED TO FIX IT UNDER WARANTY- CHARGED ME $140 TO FIX IT. BUYER BEWARE---
I was sent two 250ft spools, i wanted one 500ft spool, I also wanted same as picture it is not a metal spool it is plastic and not made by coleman a good quality brand of wire, if you purchase this item don't purchase from deerso inc. "boo on them".
I have owned the Printer Dock Plus for almost 2 years. It is fabulous for printing pictures at home as long as you have a techie geek in the house. I love the concept--kudos to Kodak for that--but, mechanically things go haywire all the time. The paper doesn't feed right, the display will tell me the ink needs changed even after I change it, now it prints with a blurry edge of red, yellow and blue covering 2 inches of the picture. Of course, all these problems occured after the warranty ran out. Thank goodness my husband is a computer geek and has helped me when these problems pop up frequently. We still can't fix the blurry edge. After contacting Kodak several times, their only solution is to mail my printer in to them and pay them $80 to "see" what the problem is. No telling how much it will actually cost to fix it. I think I'll be shopping for a non-Kodak product to use instead.Love the concept, but too many mechanical glitches.
LED lights are not bright at all. Tried on two camaras using with and without. Photos are came out the same. Would not recommend
I dislike using the laptop keyboard so I thought I'd get a flexible keyboard. The keyboard lights up when plugged into the laptop and that neat. It comes with a serial converter in case you actually have a laptop that old still working. It's not very useful though. The keys have to be pressed very accurately as well as with a lot of pressure. It's not like you can type the keys on the laptop which need a light touch to input the letters. With this keyboard, unless you are someone who is sued to slamming keys, then this is not for you. They keys are also so high that if you do use normal pressure you'd used on a regular keyboard, you may not be pressing hard enough to actually have it recognize the keys you are pressing. They should have made the keyboard require a lighter touch to recognize the letters. As it is, I have to correct too much of my typing that I've gone back to the regular laptop keyboard and this one is in the garbage...If any of you can find a silicone composite full keyboard that only requires a light touch, then thats what you should go for. If you dont hit the tiny keys dead center, then your finger pushes down the weak part of the key (which will not write the letter.... They keys on this keyboard at less then 1/2 an inch are smaller then laptop keys. The spacebar is broken into 3 sections. The largest part on the left and two smaller pieces on the right. The left one is useless unless you hit it in the center and the placement of the other two spacebar parts on the right side are too far to the right. Where your thumb sits naturally is actually in between the large left side part of the space bar and the right side so you will naturally miss hitting the spacebar with your right thumb
After having three ipods, I really wasn't looking for a Zune but a friend who likes Microsoft a lot bought me one for Christmas. With friends like this I don't need enemies. This product is terrible. Buying music is a problem because you buy points that apply to the music and it's just not straight forward.The sound quality of the player is adequate but otherwise it is a poor wannabe ipod. The case is like it was made by tupperware and the software it integrates with on the PC is crashprone and just flat out doesn't work.Run don't walk away from the Zune!
5 of the first 10 failed to write. We did not try the rest and returned it immediately. Memorex worked fine in the past.
I bought this Iomega Minimax last year but after a couple of days it suddenly failed to appear on my Apple G5 Power PC desktop so I've never been able to use it, despite numerous attempts at diagnosis, online and offline. Lots of other buyers have had similar experiences. It's unbelievable that Apple can sanction products like this for use with their computers. I'd never buy an Iomega product again.
I hate my Archos player. I'm so very sorry I got this instead of spending the extra cash on an Apple iPod. Now I'm stuck with it. I'm a completely tech savvy person and I can't seem to use this stupid MP3 player. There is no such thing as tech support with Archos either. Plus the user guide is virtually non-existant. RUN FAR AWAY FROM THIS and spring for the iPod.
These are cheap, low quality CDRs. My car stereo has a hard time playing music burned to these discs.
All the hype about DIGIC and G5 is just that..The ISO settings at 200 or 400 don't really work well..the photos are grainy in low light when compared to a Nikon 4500.Canon has taken a step back with G5. I am not impressed with the feature set at all
It will play limited HD files but it will NOT play MKV files or even WMA with HD sound. Due this these limitations I returned this produced and got Popcorn Hour A-100 that plays every media file.
In addition to the other problems noted here, it is very, very loud -- a combination of a noisy motor and a lot of vibration as well (so it both hums and buzzes). The QUE QPS drive is much quieter, but also about twice as thick.
I had purchased this item to share a SATA drive to act as backup and file server for my media. This unit performed wonderfully for a while. It was in use for a short while when I noticed that it would get quite warm and sometimes make a humming noise. The noise would stop if I moved it a little (a fraction of an inch) on my desk. Recently this NAS stopped working completely. I've had this unit for 8 months almost to the day.My husband has made multiple phone calls to D-Link to see what can be done. He has spoken to several Customer Service people that have told him that he needs to speak with someone in RMAC. Every time he tries to call RMAC he has either been hung up on or he keeps getting kicked back to Customer Service.We have had problems in the past regarding D-Links customer support with defective items. This unit was purchased with the recommendation from a friend that has used a similar item before. For us this was D-Links one last chance to have us as a customer. After this D-Link will not be getting any more of our money.
I try buying one of these devices from some manufacturer every six months hoping the technology will improve and one will eventually work well. Does not matter if I spend a little or a lot I always end up with something that gives me some sound from the iPod mixed with the radio station on frequencies that have a radio station and nothing on frequencies that don't. I read other reviews and expected this to work - but not for me. Oh well, there is always next year in another six months...
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 called At&T Calvantage order the service on 9/30 and receive the adapter on Oct. 7th, hooked the TA up on Oct. 8th and was able to dial outboud call immediately, the voice quality is pretty good, but it obviously take up lots of the speed. I was informed the service will be fully transfered on Oct. 11. As of yesterday, Oct. 12, I still have dial tone in my old regular phone line and the inbound calls were ring to my old phone instead of the calvage phone(I have two phone hooked up cause At&t asked me to keep the phone hooked to the wall jack before the transfer complete), I contacted AT&T acquire about my order, I was told AT&T is having problem to complete my order and if my old phone stop to have dial tone, the inbound call will go to my voice mail. Well, as long as I know who's call ing and people can reach my voice mail, I am ok. This morning, Oct. 13, I picked my phone and there's no dial tone, I use my cell phone to call my number.... "The number you have called is not valid or no longer in service. " What?! What the heck is going on, I tried again, same situation, I have my friends called me, same message.......... time to call At&T, and boy am I mad about the AT&T's rep's response. I informed her my situation, she investigate my account for a few minutes and then put me on hold for a short while, after she come back, she said At&T is having problem with my account and have no estimate time when will the problem be resolved, I asked a few quesiton and was keep interrupted by her said that that's the situation and nothing else she can tell me, sounds very impatient and not helpful, I guess probably because she already knows that they have major problem with my account and do not have an idea how to solve it, I ask for a supervisor, no supervisor, someone will call me back within 48 hours, I asked for complain dept, sure, mail it to a po box address in Missourri, I was VERY frustrated and asked so as customer of AT&T, does that mean there's nothing I can do but accept the situation, the answer was "YES", she also implied I am not the only one having problem, there A LOT OF people facing the same problem like me, and I am welcome to look into alternative........ great, so this is AT&T's customer service. Anyway, I called Verizon immediately, and sign up for their Voice Wing service, you may ask why do I look into pocket8 or Vontage, I really need to keep my current number and voice quality is very important to me. I will report back here let you know how things work out, but I was be very causious if you are considering AT&T's VoIP service, if you are lucky, you will have good voice quality and their price is not that bad, but if not, be prepared you might face situation like mine or another reviewer.....
I ordered this product 3 times.....the first two times I received the product, it was "cracked" in two critical areas. I was sent a new replacement each time....by the third time....the "quality of the item" was still "very, very poor." I got tired of sending the old back and so on and so forth....and I just kept the "broken product." I would not recommend this product to any one...first off of the very poor quality, second of all the "foot print" it takes on your working desk, and lastly due to the quality of the product....it will "fall apart" before you get full use out of it............is it worth the $30 I paid???......no ...no....no. Please, save yourself alot of trouble.....don't purchase it.
This product does not work for the iphone as advertised. I plug it in and the light goes on but when the iphone is plugged in it does not charge.
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 received this in March as a gift. The (-) and (+) volume buttons are not easy to use. The volume seems to "stick" and you have to push the button multiple times to get it to change the volume at all and then all of a sudden it will be either too soft or too loud. Definitely not worth it. There have to similar products that are easier and less frustrating to use.
The packaging explicitly states that it works with the Samsung T10 as well as the T9, but all I can get it to do is charge the T10. I have no way of knowing how it works with the T9, so if that's what you have ignore this review.
Just for verification: This is for the "Sigma APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG for Nikon Mount Lenses."I was really excited. I expected the impossible, I expected it to work. If you don't expect anything you won't be disappointed. Whoops!Out of the box the unit connected snugly with the recommended Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (this 150-500mm works fantastic alone.) I then attempted to start shoot a housing development 1.5 miles across the valley and visibility was 10. I was at the top of a small mountain and so was this subject across the valley.I start snapping. I heard the auto focus motor of the parent lens churning in an aggravated manor. The motor then stopped and the picture was automatically taken. In the site and picture results were no houses; it was a white blur. I then tried with other items all over the spectrum of cameras listed range. The pictures ranged from really pathetic to unidentifiable. The camera thought the subjects were in focus when they were not even close.At first I thought there was a problem with the Sigma. Next I tried a Nikon 300mm lens with the converter and I had the same problem. I then tried the Sigma 150-500mm alone and the shots were amazing. They were money shots and on the fly.I then put the Sigma APO Teleconverter back on with the Sigma 150-500mm. I switched to manual and twisted the pictures into focus. They were only ok at 1.5 miles from the subject. I had similar results from subjects at 10 feet. I am not interested at ok and I wanted auto focus.Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
I purchased mine from Amazon about a month ago. My biggest dissapontiment was its very very short battery life even when used only for music without video. You can literally see the battery charge bars disappering every 3rd song or so. This only gets worse when if you use video at all.Some key features from the menu that I was expecting to be naturally there aren't there. It would have been nice to delete a podcasts and even music on the ipod itself after listening to it. Well, you can't do that. You would need to plug it into your PC and fire up iTune to do this. This is an annoyance.Oh, and I can't stand the headphones it came with. Extremely uncomfortable.
I loved this thing until about 3 months after we bought it and the CD player stopped working. We didnt buy the extended warrenty so we were SOL. we went about a year with it and all of a sudden the CD player started working again...but not for long. After another 3-4 months, it quit on us again. The sound is/was great, and it was very easy to use and loved that i can put it on the wall. I would only recomend this product if you buy the warrenty for it. Everything else was great. I am now looking for one that is similar but that i can hook my mp3 player up to it.
waited a week to get my test set running and spent hours troubleshooting until i found that this "null modem" is NOT a null modem but a straight through. i then came to the site to leave a review and saw that there are two other complaints about this...AMAZON are you going to do anything about this? the vendor must assume that most people, like me, wont bother shipping back a part that only cost $3. not good for Amazon's business though.
Too bad for me that the warranty expires after six! The product has a defect that tech support admitted to, but I got absolutely no help, mercy or customer service from the Panasonic company. They demanded one third of its original price for me to send it to Texas to have it fixed!After YEARS of buying Panasonic products, they just lost another customer.
This camera has suitable optics when used as binoculars. Perhaps that's the only redeeming quality of this product.The camera, controls, and software are horrendous. The camera in "high-resolution" mode is only 640x480 and produces extremely poor quality pictures. Since there are no settings or options for controlling picture quality, you get what the camera decides to give you.The software was horrendous, too. It uses twain drivers for downloading pictures through USB even on Windows XP. There are no options for directly accessing or copying pictures from the camera. By the way, the driver shipped with this product for Windows XP doesn't work -- you must download the driver from the website in order to make it work half-way well under XP. The plug-n-play installation ran three times to install the driver correctly, which is ludicrous.It's a neat idea, but save your money. This product is a loser and you will be terribly disappointed if you buy it. I can't even imagine why Meade would keep the product alive, except to drain the stock room.
Don't buy this if you have Windows 7, as majority of household's do these days. There is no driver for this for Windows 7, and the product itself has been discontinued.
Shame on Slik.While this is a very well-machined disk, it arrives withno instructions and no reason why it is paired with the Slik Sprint Mini. Completely incompatible. Obviously requires an additional mount....but this fact is not brought out in the ad.Not worth my time to return it. It now lives in my useless photo gear drawer.This single star does not reflect on the Sprint Mini tripod, which is best of breed.
I have had these speakers for a long while. When I one day realy turned my stereo up the tuner clicked to protected mode. I reset it it done it again and again. I put a ohm meter to them to check the speakers and each one was at 5 ohm! Not what they rated them on the speakers 8 ohm. If you have a hi-fi stereo that needs 8 ohm speakers dont do these they will burn up the radio or amp I even contacted Yamaha to see if they was a recall. They replied there was nothing wrong with the speakers I let them know they made a mistake on rating them 8 ohms. I'm now using them in the back of my car with a amp seeing how their not sutable for my home system.
I purchased the 7" Magnavox portable DVD player 7/30/2004--not even a year ago. My husband and I are preparing for our summer trip and decided to charge up the DVD player (which at this point had been used ~3 times) and it was completely dead. When I called Magnavox they offered to exchange it for another one for $249.00 plus shipping. I paid $265.00 for a new one last year. Magnavox does not stand behind their name. Either buy an extended warranty on this product or do not buy it. I will never buy Magnavox again!
This is a longterm ownership review. I've owned this product for over a year now. And, I'm a computer programmer.First off, the main purpose for this keyboard and mouse set is to function with a HTPC in my living room. My HTPC is on 24/7 and seldom rebooted. I've gone through about 4-5 different sets from both Microsoft and Logitech. I really wanted this set to be the solution to all the problems I've had with previous sets. I thought that if I spent the money (and this set is supposed to be the cream of the crop) then I would get my money's worth. Unfortunately, it didn't work that way with this set.- The bluetooth connection is the most frustrating thing about this set. Logitech's bluetooth stack is horrible and their bluetooh technology seems like it's still in beta. For the past year, I would be lucky to go a full month without the mouse and/or keyboard being disconnected by Logitech's bluetooth system. Whenever this happened, I'd have to go find a spare wired mouse and/or keyboard to re-link the devices to my HTPC. MY HPTC system is running Windows XP and is VERY STABLE! It's only function is to play MP3's and watch movies so there isn't any junk on there at all that could cause any problems. Sometimes, the devices will disconnect more frequently, like once a week. Sometimes, once every two weeks. But I've never gone a full month without it disconnecting. This is definitely an issue with Logitech's CRAPPY bluetooth technology. My brother has the DiNovo Mini for his HTPC setup and he experiences the same thing. SHAME ON YOU LOGITECH!!!- My second complaint is that the "Laser Optical" system in their MX1000 mouse that comes with this set is a piece of crap! I have a dark brown wood coffee table we bought from West Elm and it cannot track on that surface at all! The cursor becomes very laggy and stalls and doesn't update its position when you move the mouse, then jumps to the next position to catch up with the mouse's movement. We also tried this mouse on a fabric placemat purchased from Pier 1 Imports and it doesn't track well on that either. We have white leather couches and it won't track on that either. Short of having to have a mouse pad in the living room (ugly!), we just deal with the poor and erratic of this "high end," "true-laser optical" tracking mouse. What a PIECE OF CRAP!!!- Lastly, when the mouse was new, its surface had this soft texture on the black part of the surface. That soft texture has now rubbed off in places that contact with your hand. That is not what you would expect from Logitech's "TOP OF THE LINE" mouse.I know a lot of websites and reviewers on here have given this set stellar marks (that's actually why I bought this set in the first place) but for the price, this product is A TOTAL AND UTTER DISAPPOINTMENT!!!I would like to buy something better to replace this but after having spent so much money on this set, I don't have the money to try something else.
This is my second set of Digipower rechargeable batteries. I bought a set of them 5-6 years ago and they weren't bad, but these don't seem to hold a charge for very long. I've also been through 3 Digipower charges in the past 5-6 years and they have all either completely or partially died. I won't be buying any more Digipower batteries or chargers and will either go back to conventional batteries or try to find better-quality rechargeables.
I receiveded this camera as a Christmas gift ... and have only had it 5 months. About two weeks ago the microprocessor failed and now I can't take any pictures! There is not a single camera shop in my area that repairs it and I am either going to have to ship it to a repair shop, or ship it directly to Sony, to be repaired...Overall, I am VERY UNIMPRESSED with the reliability of this camera.
Got the device. Plugged it in. Fans were extremely loud. Connected a POE camera. Within a couple minutes it shut off never to turn on again, no matter what was tried. I returned it immediately and purchased the Netgear FS726TP 24 port switch. Plugged the replacement switch in and left it running with POE cameras attached. Thus far, no problems with the Netgear switch and it is pretty quiet. Amazon was timely and professional with handling the return.
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.
Not very durable. It died with the power outage & the only item to die.
This is a cute clock. (I bought it even after reading the mixed reviews because I thought it was SO CUTE and knowing that my son is gentle with things.) HOWEVER, we had it only a week before the button that toggles between music (radio) on/off/alarm music/buzz broke! So now it is only a clock...no music or alarm. I read several other reviews that said the arms fell off but so far that hasn&#8217;t happened to us but they do seem to be a bit too &#34;delicate&#34; for a kids' clock. My 5 yr old is happy to have a clock in his room but if I had it to do over again I would have purchased a different clock.
Accessory Genie is listed on Escort's website as an Unauthorized Reseller of this product and you will, therefore, have no warranty through Escort for this product (8500 X50). See for yourself on Escort's website.
This product is not worth the price. It quit working after about 45 days, so my husband decided to check it out and found that the design was poor. The auto on board was not sealed off, which allowed moisture to enter. It is just not worth the money. Keep on looking for another brand that will hold up.
Quit playing a week after I received it. would not recommend this product.Should have mailed it back but couldn't find box it came in. I really enjoyed it when it worked.
We bought one of these units, few months in, pink smoke came out of it. Exchanged it, now here we are, maybe 10 uses later and neither screen works. Very disappointed. Do a search for durabrand dvd player reviews and see that many people report smoke, screens that don't play, and even FIRES!!!JUNK!!
Skips too much with slightest of bump.Are you kidding me with that remote control, it's way too large.Controls are not very user friendly.
I bought this cable to connect my netbook to my bedroom tv. The cable itself is thick and appears to be made of quality materials, however it doesn't work when solidly connected to both components. The screen color goes purplish-pink, unless I play with one side and keep it held in that position.This cable was also tested with my Desktop Monitor and PC, and I found the same issue. No, it's not my equipment, it's this cable. I'm using this cable right now with tape, while a wait for another cable. Very annoying that a simple VGA cable doesn't work properly.Not recommended.
I have a WAP11 access point and WPC11 PC card.In a word, no range, no throughput and no customer service. Forget about 150 meters indoors, it drops off at about 10 meters, and that is line of sight! At that point the signal strength goes down to about 30% where it is unreliable.Even when the PC is 5 feet from the access point, throughput is at about 1MBPS instead of 11 (even though the monitor claims its 11). Moving away doesn't reduce the speed. It stays at 11 all the way until it just disconnects.I had hanging problems, but frankly, the product is so useless I haven't even used it enough to really give it a workout. Since it barely works outside of the room that contains the access point, I might as well just wire it up.Customer service? I've sent 2 emails that went unanswered. I've called in and waited for an hour only to have someone take my name for a call back. They did call back! Only it was 5 days later and I wasn't home. I waited on hold only to have someone pick up who sounded on his death bed. I only got 3 sentences out when he hung up on me. I could go on. I only got through to someone moderately helpful twice. Both suggested I buy an antennae, saying that it would of course void the warrantee.I am kicking myself for just assuming that the product really worked and letting my 30 day return period expire.
I bought this unit to replace a Linksys 54-G wireless router(stupid me) that was working properly. I'm using a Dell Inspiron with built in wireless G and the router's signal lasts throughout the day then drops off and then it needs to be rebooted. When it is working, it drops to 35mb, then 24, 11, then finally 1! I never had this issue with the Linksys and I'm glad I saved it in my inventory. It's coming back and this one goes back to the store. By the way, I was on hold a total of two hours and no one ever came on to talk to me. Must be tech support in India! Don't buy this one, get a LINKSYS!!!!!
In years before Cisco purchased Linksys, I was a loyal customer. Since then things have changed. Poor quality (I too have gone through 2 WAP-11's in less than four years), Poor support: Long hold times, out-sourced to another country and a seeming lack of focus on model design and direction (have a look at the number of WAP-11 firmware revs's and sub models and lack of firmware upgrade paths)I'm all done. I'll be over at Netgear.
I fly MD-80s for a major airline and bought this headset thinking it would suffice--it did not. It is a fine design and execution except for the microphone. The microphone portion is junk--the controllers couldn't understand me when I spoke. I believe the boom for the microphone is too short and if they had a longer boom, placing the microphone closer to the mouth, it may be fine but as it stands, it doesn't work well for speaking.I found that if I cupped my hand over my mouth to direct the sound to the microphone it was adequate but that gets annoying fast. I don't want to use two hands to speak on a headset, I only want to use one so the other is free to change the frequency or scratch an itch...I don't believe I purchased a defective unit, I believe Plantronics created an ineffective design. Until they extend the boom, avoid this headset.
Short service life. Mine only lasted 13 months. Battery capacity suddenly dropped from 4-6 hours to 10 minutes. All tech support said was &quot;It has reached its end of life and may have to be replaced&quot;. Pretty disappointing, given that it cost over US$400.
Bought this for my son for Christmas. We opened it and tried to get it to work. Followed the directions and it does not power on. We charged it even though it has a battery already, tried to download songs, but no luck. We have tried and tried to get it to power on. If there is a special trick, please let me know. I have a very sad 5 yr old.
I am thrifty and I buy my ink cartridges via Amazon. This time I was fooled. Today I placed the cartridge in my printer and was informed by the printer that it was &#34;incorrect&#34; . I have used the other cartridge that was delivered and it worked! Ha Ha. Now I have a feeble excuse not to file my taxes, but I am still perplexed. Can I get a replacement cartridge for the bum one that I recieved?
Sharing my experience with a recent purchase of velodyne vx11Why i say poor product quality?1. Unit not working and faulty which means no quality assessment and checks2. Volume control knob connected in the ICs are not working which means potential sub standard material. Is this a common issue in china made products and patented in the US?3. Amp was found faulty yet this is a new product.Another example of poor QC check and poor components.Why I say bad service reputation?1. I was upfront when I placed the order that the product will be used in Singapore and even requested for 220 voltage product. My request was declined due to policy though they sell 220 voltage to the local dealer in sg.2. I placed the order and mentioned that I will use a step down power converter to make it work. I was not informed that the unit is not able to support power converter only later on when I reported that the product is not working.3. When I received the unit and found that it is not working, I felt they are not committed to help and was told that the warranty has been voided because the product was used outside US. I was informed that the unit is not able to support converter. They even mentioned shipping as possible cause of damage. Any service check will be my cost.4. Went to see a known service center and found that the problem is not due to the converter. Infact the internal components when the service staff open the sub has a 110 and 230 volts selection. The problem are not associated to shipping because they are internal parts.5. Requested technical team to call me or write some troubleshooting steps but no reply
This turned out to not fit the computer I bought it for. So I contacted the company to see about returning it. They said they could only do that if the package was unopened. So I asked them how I was supposed to find out it didn't fit without opening the package. This is a wifi card, not a game or something that I could copy. So after I leave a bad review I suddenly have a return code in my e-mail from them. Now it has been nearly a month since I returned the item. They still have not returned my money, or given me a credit, sent me an e-mail, I have not heard from them at all. I will never shop with Digitalet again.
Sound was average for 2 weeks, not it cuts in and out, and goes from silent to deafening. Cheap product, not worth the price.
I purchased this device to run a laptop and GPS at the same time. It worked fine for the first 10 hour road trip but the plug melted making it unsuitable for any more trips. I figured with a 10 A fuse that it could run a laptop and GPS but apparently not. I'm in the process of purchasing a replacement for our next trip.
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 was really excited because i got the case for such a cheap price on amazon. But when I got the Cord it worked for the first I plugged it into my TV but when I moved my TV From the cable box it had no sound at all. I think I just got A defective one. I would have returned it if I didn't have to pay $30 just to send it back to the company I got it from.Other wise I would just have to say watch what you pay for . This was $9 for a 30ft cord I think I got it for a good price.
After my buddy drove by with his new Garmin streetpilot i5 I knew I just had to have a GPS too. So after reading all the reviews and pros opinions in my price range I choose the Tomtom one. After only 5 day of use this unit located my home on a differnt street. Miss my mother's home by a half mile. Located my daugther's house two streets east of where she lives. It has only been right on about 40 percent of the time. It is very easy to use but what good is that if it doesn't take to the location you want to go. Can I trust this unit in a city that is new to me to get me to the right location? I did check with Tomtom and I do have the newest map. By the way the Garmin my buddy has located my home at the proper location.
prduct was not labeled correctly. labeled as "8X speed", but actually product is "16X speed" which will not work on my machine. electronic media must be labeled exactly correct to confirm compatability with customer's systems.
Replacement Battery Cartridge for Back-ups Rs/xs 500-1000VA (RBC32)The replacement battery may have been fine, I don't know because I could not remove the old battery from the UPS case. As a result, I was stuck with a replacement battery I could not use (because I could not return it) and the defective battery made my UPS inoperable.If you need to replace the UPS battery, make certain you can remove the defective battery before you order a new one!
After much anticipation, I finally purchased the wireless transmitter. Much to my dismay, the little thing is entirely too difficult and needy. When in the house, I had to place the iPod on top of the stereo in order to lessen, not eliminate, the static. Furthermore, it was hopeless when placed in the car. The overall sound quality is poor compared to the sound that comes directly out of the headphones. Perhaps there is too much interference in a big city for the thing to work properly, but I really don't think it is worth purchasing the little guy.
Ok while it lasted. However this cord stopped working after two months. Save your money -- this is junk.
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.
I just got off of the phone with Philips tech support and couldn't believe what I was told. I rented 2 movies from Blockbuster and neither would play in this DVD player. At first I thought there was a problem with the DVDs and returned them. After round 3 I resurrected my old DVD player and they played fine. The tech support guy asked for the titles of the movies (Pursuit of Happyness and Stranger Than Fiction) and when I told him he promptly replied that they and about a hundred other titles have "encoding problems" and will not play on this DVD player. Of course after 3 weeks, I don't have the original packaging and so I can't return it, they won't authorize a return since there's "nothing wrong with it". Save yourself a lot of trouble and don't buy this piece of junk!
This did not work out of the package and I returned it to Amazon for a refund. Have not received it yet. Bought one locally.
I was very excited to see that there was a supposedly solid company offering the latest technology in wireless. I purchased this from Amazon, and bought a wireless PC card for my server, and two wireless cards for each laptop. One computer was running XP Pro, one was running 2000 Pro, and the other was running 98SE.Couldnt get ANY of it working. I am a VERY tech person who works as a professional in the industry so am no moron. Spent DAYS and HOURS on the phone to their tech support. First, it takes almost an hour for ANYONE to answer their phone, so dont believe their "award" for customer service, its [bad]. Then they "tech" people just read scripts to you which are just regurgitations of the FAQ and manual. If you ask them a semi intelligent question they get flustered and revert back to the script. I think their customer service is based in the Phillipines from the accents I heard. I just wish they had some real tech people manning the phone.The WIRED part of the router didnt even work until we dumbed down all the connections to 10-T instead of the advertised 100-T. Then the wireless cards connected for about 5 minutes then failed. Then the DHCP server stopped working for no apparent reason. Only after about 3 to 4 reboots did it get working but then fail after an hour or so.I am fed up. Am returning ALL... I am on the hunt for something more reliable. DLINK any better?? 3COM?? NETGEAR?? ANYTHING?!?!?
The picture quality was grainy and the video jerky, the camera mount to the stand was loose so the camera wobbled, the software was buggy. I switched for their Notebook Pro and find it acceptable.
I commute via public transportation, the majority of that on a noisy train. Earbuds and over ear headphones don't block out enough of the noise to enjoy the music. I received these Philips HN110 headphones as a gift.When I first got these I was pretty disappointed at how flimsy they appeared. I have some KOSS over ear head phones which are nice and beefy. These are scrawny but on the other hand take up less space. They use a single AAA batt. Using them on the train I was able to turn down the volume on my music player a tad but a lot of the noise still gets through. I'm not an expert on these but I guess this noise cancelling works mainly on lower frequencies. Alot of the noise on the train is higher in pitch and thus gets through. The next thing I noticed was that with a cord coming out of both the left and right earphone you are limited in how you can put these on and take them off. My KOSS and Sony headphones and earbuds use the single cord to one phone and the connecting cord from there (or it runs through the headphone band). I realize I like this single cord feature very much. Again these Philips HN 110 don't have this.I also noticed that when the Noise Cancelling is turned on and the wind is blowing you can hear the wind as if it were amplified.After about a month and a half the battery compartment door latch broke inside. Now I can't open the battery compartment without doing some damage to these headphones. I checked Philips website for info on these phones but I couldn't find any. I called their customer support and they told me I had to call a different #. I called the different number and got the Return Merchandise Authorization # but was told I need to send the receipt in. I got them as a gift so I don't have the receipt.In summary, their noise cancelling ability is pretty week. Better than my hefty non-noise cancelling KOSS over ears or my stethascope like Sony ear buds but only by about 10% or so (just to put a number in their). Flimsy design. Cords from both earphones. Hear the wind amplified. Battery compartment latch broke after a month and a half and their warrenty sucks.
Got this 30GB ipod as a birthday gift. As I always do, I glance through the quick start guide looking for the "Please Note" for any not-common-sense precautions, proceeded to charge up the pod and plugged in the usb cable. I have 10 GBs of music, pics and music videos on my PC at work.You CANNOT drag & drop stuff to your ipod, the system ignored all the files I copied there, in fact it behaves like an external hard disk - EVERYTHING HAS TO GO THROUGH ITUNES and only from one PC at that. So do NOT think that you can go sync up at work and then sync up at home too. OH NO it's either work or home. Unbelieveable...and so much for the video capabilities niether mpeg nor avi file formats are supported!! what tha hell!! Which other file format is more accessible or popular??This is the leading MP3 seller???, evidence that there are too many persons who just do as they are told/follow instructions, without the rest of us who want to do more, who yearn for flexibility there wouldn't be mp3 nor divx.I'm more than disappointed that I have a device costing over $250.00 dollars that is so restictive and in the advertised areas, areas of it proported strengths. I want my money back. this is a Rotten apple!!***But it does play music well***I realise that this is more venting than helpful, my Motorola L7 with 1 GB of memory gives me more satisfaction that this device.P.S. I failed to mention that I've had this ipod for about 60 hours at the time of writing. The other features of this thing had better be TOTALLY IMPPRESSIVE for me not to return it and get something more to my liking - less restrivtive...
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!!
This ink is way too expensive (although it's cheaper here than some brick & mortar stores near me). My Canon MP470 blows through this stuff, and I hate that it somehow needs a color cartridge when printing in black and white. That's more of a ding against Canon overall than this ink in particular, but the prices are ridiculous for what you get.
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!!
Sound quality is BAD. You notice how bad it is when a song has several instruments playing at the same time.
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!!
Didn't even set it up after taking it out of the packaging, so I can't account for the sound quality.The headphones are uncomfortable and do not &quot;conform&quot; to your ear. They have tight fabric stretched across the speaker, and have no real place for your ear to go inside of any &quot;cup&quot; that normal full-ear headphones have. Took a further look to see if prolonged use would make it &quot;mold&quot; to your head, but I doubt it, its pretty rigid.The other thing I didn't like is the charging base; you have to plug it in, not just put it there.Going to try the Sony's...
THIS PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE OUT OF THE BOX. I CALLED TECH SERVICE AT DLO AND AFTER MY EXPLANATION WAS TOLD "SEND IT BACK" ! ONLY SF PLANET REFUSED TO GIVE ME A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER. TOLD ME TO SEND IT BACK TO DLO SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR. SO RUN!!!!!!!!!! FROM DLO AND SF PLANET BECAUSE THE PRODUCT IS NO GOOD AND COMPANY THAT SOLD IT IS ALSO NOT REPUTABLE
I'm in general agreement with other reviews, with one major addition.Comfort is not exceptional. I've used these on a transatlantic flight, and I could only stand to wear them about four hours. My ears became too sore after that. I had some Seinheisers before that did not have that problem.Sound quality is marginal, but it's about what I'd expect from noise cancellation headphones in this price range. Ditto for the noise cancellation. The set folds up pretty well, but not nearly as nicely as expensive sets such as Bose.In short, there are no outstanding reasons to buy this set. But there's one reason that makes wish I had not. I'm tired of putting those silly ear pads back on.The first one fell off the third or fourth time I used the headphones. I worked hard to try and get it back on exactly right. Then the other side fell off shortly thereafter. Now they both fall off with regularity. I'm way past trying to get them back on with the edges property tucked in because it's not worth the fifteen minutes it takes every time. Now I just slip them on, and know that they'll fall off again in two or three wearings.I'm thinking of super-gluing those pesky suckers on. I think that's the only way they might stay for a while.
the item don't work i can hear but the cannot hear me the itme is defectedi tried to get the pohon number to call you but ....
Filling out this review so it will stop asking me to do it! It has been years and years since this purchase was made and the product used.
I've done this a number of times... making "Big Brother" or "Baby" t-shirts. When using the HP paper, the white transfer backing stands out substantially against the white of the t-shirt. The end effect is that of a 1970's "patch".I had better luck when the paper had to be "reversed" and then transferred onto the t-shirt.
While searching for a lens for my new elan 7 I came upon this one. I figured that since angry people are more likely to write a review, there are bound to be more bad reviews. It is only now, when the lens is on its second trip to be repaired for the same thing, that I realize that this lens in particular is not a good one. The af/mf switch broke on me twice, and when it was repaired the first time the Sigma workman snapped the data cable in the lens and now it doesn't stop down. Now the warranty is out and the lens is practically unusable.I thought that lemons only come to other people, but this is just one bad lens, especially on newer bodies, since Sigma does not buy the specifications from Canon, like Tamron does.Do yourself a favor and pass over this one and get the Canon 28-105 f3.5-5.6 (make sure you get the f3.5, not f4) or the Canon 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS. They are both much (much) quieter (silent), faster operating and aperture, and are guaranteed to work with your Canon body.When I contacted Sigma support they were often busy and not very helpful. Canon, on the other hand, was very nice to work with.I will enjoy my new 28-135 USM IS, and I will try to trade this lens in for some money, even though it is now out of warranty.And a note to people like me out there...Spend your money on the lens! It is much better to have the 28-135 IS with a rebel ti than a 28-90 on an elan 7e.
Many weeks have passed by since I received this unit and I still do not have in working properly. I am not happy!
I purchased this product hoping to protect my ipod. and was disappointed with it's performance. The top portion of the skin does not pull over the top of the ipod far enough, so the top of the screen guard does not secure well. I am constantly having to pull the skin over and try to resecure the screen cover. Some other problems that I encountered is the lack of access to the hold button. There is a covering over it that prevents seeing and moving the hold button, I finally cut away this part of the skin. The last problem I had was trying to use a fm modulator that docks in the bottom of the ipod. The skin prevents a tight docking connection and the modulator kept coming out. I good idea, but poor results
Purchased this TV from a big retail store in Nov 2007, several months later, the TV was having problems with the sound coming through the HDMI cable. I called westinghouse, and after trying to troubleshoot over the phone, they agreed to set up a repair order. Got it shipped to them, did not get it back for several weeks. Then technician calls and says he has the TV, but he doesn't see anything wrong with it. He finally says he can't duplicate the problem, so just sends it back.2 months later, October 2008 (1 month before the warranty expires), I call them again due to more problems, this time with picture freezing (not the cable company's problem). They refuse to send it in because it MUST be something else wrong with the TV.Now, it is October 30th, they still refuse to repair the tv, and the color seems to be going out.I don't have any other option but to try to get them to fix it, or just run it over with my car and leave it for the trash collector.Frustrating to pay $550 for a TV, then have it break under manufacturer's warranty, then to have the manufacturer refuse to fix it.
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 purchased the earlier version (Capture 4) a few months ago to use with my RAW files from the Nikon D70 camera for $120.00. Now that I upgraded my camera to the Nikon D80, Capture 4 won't read/open the image files. Nikon customer service tells me the only way to open the D80 files is to "upgrade" to Capture NX for ANOTHER $89.00!I am not spending $89.00 (upgrade) just to keep using my Nikon software purchased few months ago.NX appears to be a solid software but Nikon obviously has some software customer service issue.
I bought this set of batteries and charger after reading reviews on them. I bought them specifically for use in my Canon A 590 IS camera. I charged them and put them in and within a couple of days they were discharged. I charged them again and the same thing happened. I'm so disgusted with them, I would have been better off buying alkaline batteries by the bulk pack. The alkaline batteries last much longer than the rechargable ones. Just my opinion, but I would save my money and not buy these.
The Tunecast never got a clear reception. Didn't work properly at all so product was returned.
I was excited to be able to buy discounted recyled ink. I got it in my printer and aligned he cartridges. Print check went good and ink seemed to be working. About a week later the black ink wouldent print anything. Completly out. Only thing it printed was the test sheet. Very disapointed. Waisted money.
Like everyone said, this is a good looking piece of metal. There are rubber grips on the bottom of the stand to prevent it from slipping if you have a smooth table top.There is no height adjustment and I find it a bit low. Rain Design says this functions as a heat sink, but there are also rubber grips on top, which help my MBP stay on, but also prevents it from touching the metal part of the stand. Don't try to use your notebook keyboard while it is on the stand, which I sometimes do if I'm too lazy to plug in my usb keyboard/mouse. If you like to slam the keys and trackpad like I do, you will make the whole contraption vibrate. Also, it appears this is made exclusively for macs. I tried to put my PC notebook on it once, but since the bottom edge of most non-mac notebooks are tapered, it just kind of slipped off.I see alot of praise for this stand, but it's really not all that different from other cheap stand other than it's made of aluminum. Pretty much all the reputable online vendors price this item within a dollar or two of MSRP, so if a brick/mortar store with a decent return policy is in your area, try that first.
I would not recommend this to anyone. I got this thinking it would come with all the normal features all of the other scanners did (i.e. thick manual that had different options, such as lower case, etc...) Sent it back because I couldn't use it at all... The manual that it came with was only a few pages and no advanced settings.Also, if you try to get support over the phone or via email... it won't help. They do not respond to multiple emails and phone calls. The people that made this product are Adesso.com. Will not purchase their cheap junky products in the future.PS - I normally do not like to write bad reviews, I just had to let everyone know how bad this scanner was...
Opteka HD? 55mm R72 720nm Infrared XRay IR Filter When these were first listed, you were lead to believe that you could use them on any digital camera and get the effect of IR. Not the case at all. I have used mine on a zero lux HI8 and there is not much of a change.
Seriously deficient.We researched extensively before picking this. We wanted to replace or complement an inkjet printer we had because they use up so much ink that they are outrageously expensive to operate. A laser multi-function seemed like a good idea.This one looked like it had the best combination of features, including a good interface, good front panel buttons, and at a good price.Unlike many reviews of products that are offered in the first days or weeks, and are filled with gushing praise, we waited until we really found out what the machine could or couldn't do.It's now been several months and we remain severely disappointed. Here are just some of the problems:1) NOISY. When printing, this thing sounds like a jet plane taking off. Even when idling the fan is incredibly loud. Fortunately, it does eventually go to sleep.2) LOUSY ENVELOPE FEEDING. This is a particular shame. We've been losing probably 3 or 4 envelopes for every one that comes okay. they often feed in caddy corner, or get stuck in the machine.3) POOR CLEARING OF PAPER JAMS. When those envelopes have gotten stuck, the machine tells you to open it up and clear it. We do that, and it never stops showing the message and won't permit copying. We have to turn it off and on again to clear its software bug.Plus, it's very hard to clear many paper jams! The paper remains stuck inside the machine and you scratch up your hands trying to reach in and pull it out... Tweezers are needed and whether by hand or them the paper often years inside the printer, making it even harder to get out!4) DISPLAY HARD TO READ. You have to be at just the right angle to see it.5) PAPER OUTPUT "TRAY" is not. Envelopes remain inside the opening so you can't even tell if it's come through or not. As others have reported, in longer print runs, especially with lighter paper (20 lbs), the print pages start spewing out all over the floor!!6) CAN'T SCAN MULTIPLE PAGES. That is with the included software. Alas, this means you can't scan in a document into a single document on your computer, but must save it as a series of individual pages.7) XEROXING OF BOOKS IS POOR. A real test of a copier's quality. Can it xerox well pages from a book with a spine? In other words, when you can't lay the printed page perfectly flat, can it capture the text that's raised? Or does it render distorted text with dark bands of black where the spine is raised?This one is particularly poor (and we've tried different settings--text works best, IIRC). Our old inkjet was much better. Go to Kinko's and you'll discover that their machines are incredible at capturing books.8) MISLEADING DIRECTIONS. The directions actually tell you to not copy on to an already printed page. That would mean NO BACK TO BACK copying. Tech support assured me, though, that there was no problem... and there doesn't seem to be.As much as we'd like to like this (as stated the ergonomics, size, interface, and even the printing are fine), these deficiencies are glaring.STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE!-----------------------------It's been several years and this thing just won't give up the ghost!! I've raised my rating to two stars because of its awesome, if infuriating (!) :-), reliability!
I've had this reader for a few years, and it was working well, but mostly used it with SD cards. Recently I inserted a CF card, and after investigation, realized that one of the CF pins were bent.After doing some google research, it seems that CF pins bending can happen in readers in cameras (ie. canon 5d!), etc... so while the pin bending may be a defect/weak point of the CF design, I was disappointed to find that I could no longer read SD cards (seems like when the pin shorted, it took out the entire reader).I give 2 stars because it worked for so long. I've since ordered an individual SD+ reader, and CF reader, to avoid having to replace the entire unit in the future (at the sacrifice of a convenient all-in-one tool).
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.
Yes. This unit keeps notebooks cool and the fans are very quiet. But that's all the positives I can state for this product.If you like having the laptop on your LAP (where else) this unit is dismal. The bottom and the fans are exposed and sharp edges make you want to avoid using the fan in the first place. My laptop (a ThinkPad T61, is not a good fit on the surface of this unit. The shallow lip on the front is not effective at keeping the laptop from sliding forward.Good quality fans, poor product design.
The product image misrepresented an OEM battery. The aftermarket replacement battery that was delivered would not hold a charge.
The keys require too much force to depress, and are too thick, which makes it difficult to type fast without creating typos. The shape is good though.
I have had my TomTom go 510 for almost a month yesterday I made my first long trip and used it. The 510 preformed well. However the Preloaded Maps from Tom Tom are out of date by many years. eg, the address on my Home changed almost 6 years ago,the TT 510 could not locate my home or any other areas that have changed their address due to E-911 are unavailable also. There are NO Current Updates on TT web site to correct this problem,So Bottom line is this,the 510 works well but maps are really out of date,so if you buy one do your self a favor and buy a current road atlas at the same time. I will return my TT 510 to the seller this morning for refund and buy a New Road Atlas.
Crashes Windows XP. Hard, ugly blue-screen-of-death and restart crashes. Micro Innovations makes no warranty that the devices they make and sell will actually do anything other than destroy your system
The D-Link DI-701 firewall is a joke. Anyone can easily enter and gain control of the system behind. Full access to the device's control is available through port 333 which is default always open on both sides and no method is furnished to close. The port is protected by 2 passwords, one default set to nothing, limited to 6 or less chracters; the other default set to &quot;year2000&quot; limited to 8 or less characters. If defaults are not reset by user, not even a password is required! If you insist on using one, the other password default was just given here. The external, 8 character password has slightly stronger control than other control access methods; with it one can restrict the number of users on the inside (to as few as 1). Scripts can solve the 6 character faster than some of us type. There is no warning of attack.When notified of these problems by email and voice, the manufactuter refuses to reply. Phone calls always end up directing you to a recording machine after the usual BS message about &quot;all our... busy..others...&quot; and lots of push this for that and hold music (5 min to machine my best time in 3 tries, one included very short conversation with two human beings who &quot;transfer&quot; elsewhere.) I have recieved no replies after a week.Unlike other reviewers I claim no special computer credentials other than not being an idiot; evidenced by my being a registerred professional engineer.
I am experiencing what seems to be a weak signal - especially for the digital channels (my HDTV gives me a signal strength of 75% with frequent pixelation and sound dropping out). After reading the reviews and the product description I decided to purchase the signal booster.Although the analog channels seem slightly better, the digital channels dropped from 75% signal to about 60% and they are now too bad to watch. When I simply unplug the power supply to the booster, the signal goes back to 75%. So my digital picture quality is definitely worse with the signal booster turned on - quite disappointed. I might have to call Comcast although I don't have high hopes for them to help me out.
Bought this for my wife so she'd have a compact camera to take around. We were going on a trip around some beach areas and rivers, so I thought a waterproof model would be a good choice. Also I have a Pentax DSLR and it takes great pictures. However overall I wish we had gotten a compact Canon camera instead (I have an A-640, and it takes great pics underwater with the extra waterproof housing, which goes down to 100+ feet, unlike this Pentax which only goes to 10 feet!). This camera is "compact" but not super small, a little bulky still for a pocket. The biggest problem has been the focus and exposure... it always takes so long to focus, and often picks strange exposure settings. Also being used the the Canon, it's so difficult to get any kind of manual control (e.g. exp compensation) to override the auto settings on this camera. There are just a ton of little icons for every auto/scene mode you can imagine! Many shots come out too light or dark, or very grainy because the camera has picked a very high ISO. On the good side, we haven't had any problems with the camera leaking at all, it still works fine after a number of (not extensive) uses in and around fresh and salt water, as well as the occasional drop in the water glass as a party trick.Anyway, the short of it is if you have extra money and really need a camera for the beach or rafting or snorkeling then this might be a good option. But if you want something to use around water once in a while but mostly just to have a good compact point and shoot digital camera, then look elsewhere.
The part that holds the key ring breaks too easily (break mine within the first week and nearly lost it). Lesson, if you value your data, don't use the key chain thing that comes with it.
I tested 3 LSIC speakers, the left speaker of the LSIC not work. Most of the dialogue is from the right speaker of the LSIC.I did my research online, and at Polk Audio official forum, ppl said that the design of LSIC is like this.It's really weired.As a center speaker, suppose the 2 speakers ( right and left ) are balanced.I have no idea.
I wanted speakers that are reasonably accurate reproducers of classical music but these speakers create a caricature of sound. Compared to live instruments in concert halls they have the treble turned up to an unimaginably high level and bass that makes everything low sound like a bass drum. I could find no setting of an equalizer and the woofer's level control that would tame either in a naturalistic way. The booming and screaming might be terrific for rock music but for classical music the $30 speakers they were intended to replace sound better.
I purchased these and they worked very well . . . but the headset broke within 2 months. I replaced it with another and those broke exactly the same way as the first set after only a few weeks. I am very careful and treat my equipment with great care, but this headset is shoddily made . . . very poorly constructed.I'm definitely not going for a third set . . . throwing good money after bad. Steer clear of these cheapie, badly-designed, poorly constructed waste of money.
I bought this at target to use for my big screen and Directv satellite connection, I was better off using the crappy cables that come from the manufacture...
I bought this product for my Nano 2nd. gen. and I was really dissapointed because I have to hold it against my radio while I drive around downtown because if not all you can hear is static. If you move it away from the radio 5 inches to change the song, the static is pretty obvious eventhough the you are not driving around downtown. I won't buy it again.
Two months after the purchase, the unit quit working. While it worked it was handy for monitoring the BBQ. The return time expired just before the thing quit.
does not stay on the lens very bad fit all I can say is do not buy it not worth it
After setting up and testing for about 24 hours over a period of a week, it went up in smoke!.I hate to think what would have happened if I hadn't been there. In this age this should NEVER happen!
I bought this CD player because I needed the car kit, and this package was reasonably priced, and I'll admit that the 'remote control' was sort of appealling.PRO:(1) skip protection is decent(2) Battery life is good(3) Unit itself is well designed, durable.CON:(1) No search - it only allows skip ahead or back. You may not search around a lot on a track, but I do. And I get pretty frustrated.(2) For all the bragging they do about its skip protection, I still skip a lot. Given, it's better than previous portables I've owned, but the advertising had me thinking I'd picked up the best CD player ever. It still skips.(3) By far my biggest complaint is that my unit does terribly with CD-R's. This is highly problematic because I make my own mix CDs. I can't listen to any of them on this unit. I thought it might be CD-R brand specific, but 3 different brands of CD-R's all did terribly (including Sony brand). It just skips through the whole song on every track. Utterly frustrating.(4) The remote control is terrible. It's awkward to use, and what's worse, generates even more wires to clutter you up while you're driving.(5) As previously mentioned, beeping is very annoying and loud and lack of backlighting problematic at times.My impression:I think that this unit is decent if you can find it for pretty cheap, but it certainly is not a good CD player. I've had good luck with Sony in the past, so I'm having a hard time understanding why I've had it so bad with this one. When I get the funds, I will be buying a higher quality discman to replace this one. If you're going to pay full price for this unit, you've been misled about this product, and if you've already bought it at full price, see if you can return it.
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.
This machine has a large variety of problems since we purchased it 18 months ago. It freezes often, and the dvd player stopped working about 3 months after we got it. The power input jack came loose, and while wiggling around the cord in an attempt to mak a connection, teh computer suffered a small internal fire. DO not purchase.
Let's start with the very first issue... batteries. I plugged in the rechargeable batteries that came with it, programmed the time and date, and took seven pictures then the batteries were dead. I am not a new digital camera owner. I have the Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart C215xi 1.3MP Digital Camera. I thought that it was time to upgrade to a camera with more MPs so I bought the Gateway 4.1. I took my HP to Maui and took over 150 pictures on one set of batteries on the medium setting. And I couldn't even get 10 out of the Gateway! Pathetic! Put in some Duracel batteries, same deal... got 5 pics when the low bat signaled.My next issue with this camera is picture quality. Took some landscape shots to test the &quot;scenic&quot; feature of this camera along with portrait and auto since these are the features that I would use the most. I then downloaded the pics from the camera to the pc *using yet again another set of batteries*. Picture quality at best with the brand new 4.1 MP Gateway was on an equal par with the LOWEST setting on the HP *that was purchased 6 years ago*. Picture quality on all were grainy and poor. Not even the portrait pictures were acceptable. SAVE YOUR MONEY! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS CAMERA!
Does not even work, it will probally be too much trouble to return, but I wouldn't even want a replacement at this point.
As the other reviews (I didn't have the good sense to read at the time I purchased this piece of crap) state this item seems to self implode after 45 days. I picked this up early this summer after having little success with the ITrip product (which does not work in New York City). It worked great for about two road trips. Then the tape start auto reversing all the time .. and finally seized to work. I picked up a Sony tape which is now working, and continued to use the Kensington charger. Then the charger crapped out on me. It is amazing that this company pays so much attention attention to design put so little attention into the functionality of these two gadgets.Look for a Sony product instead and save yourself the hassle and money.
I've owned 2 pairs of these, and they do provide o.k. sound quality for the price. However, I've since switched to another brand of in-ear headphones (JVC Marshmallow--love 'em) due to several shortcomings of this product:- difficulty in acheiving optimum sound: you gotta have these positioned in your ear perfectly to get well-balanced sound- cheap cord: it's too thin and flimsy, tangles too easily- cranial reverb: every bite you take or word you say ressonates through your skull in an unsettling way when you have these on- sound quality isn't really that great compared to the JVCsThere are better value choices out there; I'd recommend skipping these.
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 have to say that this headset lives up to the reputation of Sennheiser: the sound quality is remarkable, the voice is clear. However it presses my head like crazy and after a couple hours of use, I have to get it off my head, leaving me some headaches. And I have a fairly small head. So big head, beware and avoid this product.
I bought one from a store, which didn't work, so I thought I'd try Amazon.com. Well the one I order from here didn't work, either. Rather than go through all the rigamarole, I just bought a new printer. I've had no luck with HP products. The printer I had bought this ink for did nothing buteat expensive cartridges--when it decided to actually work, that is. Save your money and get a better printer.
I ordered two of these less than a year ago, one for me, one for my friend. My friend was unable to get much reception with it, but that's perhaps not surprising given the distance he is from antennas.I had previously been using a cheapo RCA rabbit eared antenna. It worked well enough. This one offered slightly better reception, 80/100 for most channels, occasionally 90 for one channel, and mid 70's for another.The unit is somewhat directional, but doesn't require constant adjusting for me. I'm less than 10 miles from most of the local antennas. Overall I was pleased with it, until yesterday.Yesterday, I noticed one of my recordings was somewhat pixelated. I went to adjust the antenna and couldn't get a decent signal. Some channels would register 75 or 80 but still be pixelated every 10 seconds or so, and the picture would drop for a second every few minutes. I then discovered that the antenna had become dislodged from the coaxial connector where the coaxial cable screws in. I fiddled with it on and off but was unable to get a really good reception with it anymore.I did some research online and found that this unit was among the recommended indoor models still, but a radio shack antenna (two of them, actually, but one was discontinued) was more highly recommended. I replaced this unit with the radio shack 15-1892 unit and now get 90's in all channels, much better than the zenith ever got. It also has a remote for rotating as well as sturdy rabbit ears. I'd definitely recommend that unit over this one.I spoke with the friend, who had been using the other zenith. His had broken in the exact same spot within a few months. As such, shoddy workmanship prevents me from recommending this. It did get decent reception, but having to replace two units in less than a year is pretty absurd.
I both like and hate my Casiopia. From a hardware perspective, it is great. The display and color is wonderful and I love the buttons. Also, unlike the Palms, they didn't waste 1/3 of the screen on a typing space so you can see more on the screen.What I hate about it is the software. As always, Micro$oft makes (...) software that is slow and propriatary. I cannot get anything non-Microsoft to work very well. I tried to get the Franklin Covey software to work and it wreaks havoc on my task lists. When I called about it, I was told that Microsoft keeps changing things and they couldn't keep up. Also, when I asked around about other software I find that the selection is abysmal. It takes about 30 minutes to synch. And if the first of the two batteries is low, it won't let you use it (it turns itself off as soon as you turn it on) even though the second battery is full.Hey Casio! Ever think of using Linux?I don't know if I would rather have the Casiopia or a Palm. I love the screen size but I hate the software. I think I will wait for the Cell Phone/PDA combos to come down in price.
I got this router to replace one by another brand, because this was said to be the best for gaming or small business routers. I tried it out at home, and even doing regular things, such as streaming video or surfing the internet would cause the router to drop connections. The router also tries to manage network with it's QOS system that completely fails, and it ends up making it much worse. The router will try and assess the network's connection speed, leaving the router to just be out for 5 minutes or so for a single disconnect.I tried using this exact same router to manage a small business network, and it would do the exact same thing. The router would lose connection for 1 second and be down for 5 minutes and then do the same thing over and over all day long. I tried to change every setting there was. I turned off the QOS system, I turned off the router firewalls, I looked at all the troubleshooting pages, and nothing helped. IF you are considering to buy it, search for troubleshooting data for the router and the amount of information that is out there on the net should lead you to not buy it. I got a Netgear router, plugged it in, and it just worked.Pros: Nice form factor. Three antennas make it look like you'll have good range.Cons: Won't keep any type of stable connection. Definitely not something you would want in your home or business. The router just can't handle any of the functions that today's routers should be able to handle.
Has only one HDMI input & NO other digital inputs.All audio features such as speaker balance, speaker level, etc. needs to be done from CD/DVD source. (ie) can't do it while watching Sat. TV. or HD TV.DVD functions such as pan or zoom has to be done via a clumsy on screen menu. I have cheap Phillips system that allows one to do this via remote buttons.The only positive that I have for this system is that the wireless speakers do work fine with no popping or interference.I wish I had not bought this unit!
Mislead by Amazon website, this cartridge does not fit our printer - the PIXMA Pro9000
I am very unhappy with this Linksys product, who I have always had good luck in the past. It has a very bad "wizard" interface that will not let you print any other way except using this interface. I could not connect through the wizard (despite being able to connect through the "secret" web interface) and was unable to use this device. I'm very knowledgable about print servers and networking and have never had an issue setting them up before this (I have two other network servers in my house already). I recommend a different brand.
This tv/dvd is horrible! We have had this tv for less than a year and it had already stopped working. The dvd player went out first and the tv a month later. This tv was used to watch one video at night. The customer service was absolutely NO help! I am left with 2 upset little boys. PLEASE do not waste your money on something that is cute!
Not much over a year old - now won't play half of the commercial pre-recorded DVDs I've tried. Gives back an error message that says "invalid disc." Also - when used for recording - "Daily" should mean Mon-Fri. Not so in the case of this unit, it means 7 days a week. Also, if you choose not to record a "Daily" show an ugly banner appears at the top of the screen which won't go away. I'll never buy this brand again. Mine is going in the rubbish.
i bought this printer a year ago. It was really cheap, till I found out that they probably make all the money from the ink, that manages to run out faster than any other printer I used. So I go on the epson canada website, and they have a ' Will reply within 24 hours ' message. Its been 2 weeks. The printed doesnt print anymore, i got new ink, and all it gives are black lines and a faded yellow on the paper, looks like the head is gone. This is the last time, I or anyone asking me about a printer, are ever going to get an epson one. (wish there was a no star rating)
The first pair, within a week I was getting a snapping popping sound everytime I would move around, I finally tracked it down to a part of the cord in the middle, it was like the wire was broken, and everytime I would move that part the static would start. Amazon fortunatley took them back and sent me a new pair. The next pair I purchased the piece that goes over your ear broke off after a week, again I called Amazon and they took them back. They recomended I try Sony, Sennheiser, or Koss. I chose the Koss KSC50 because they had a ton of good reviews, over 80, and Koss offers a lifetime warranty on all of their headphones.
This product looks to be an amazing acquisition , but unfortunately not. It doesn't work! I mean it doesn't charge my iPhone!!
I purchased this item for my SUV. I installed it exactly as instructed to do so on the instruction page. I had it tuned by the guy at the local truck stop / CB shop. He didn't much care for this type of antennas either.This is the WORST CB antenna I have EVER bought!The range is minimal.The sound is sub-par.The antenna whistles in the wind and is very distracting and annoying!My recommendation ... BY SOMETHING ELSE!Sincerely,Totally Displeased
I read a couple of good reviews of this camera and bought it. The camera worked out of the box initially which was a good sign. Picture quality was pretty decent. I could not make it work with wireless though. I called tech support at night. They told me to call in day time and ask for a level three tech. I called the next and kept begging for a level three tech but the lady was pretty determined to 'help' me. I was on hold for different lengths of time while she was asking others on what we should do next. Anyway 45 minutes later my camera was not working with wired connection as well and she told me to return it to the store that I bought it from !! What a support.I will return it tomorrow. Their support sucks. I recommend that you stay away.---------------I ended up keeping it since they were able to get it working for me. After a few months of using it, I would say pick quality is ok but the software sucks. IPView Pro creates 1 file per 50 MB and that creates lots of files in one day. They need better software. Also, they should timestamp the output video. How do I know what was the time when something happened?
This microscope is marketed as a "toy," but at the price you pay for it you deserve to get a decent piece of technology. The software that comes with it is ridiculously old. It does not even have a windows interface. It takes up the entire screen, can not be minimized, and changes your screen resolution. There is NO web interface, so it does not download latest updates, as you would expect from any other software written in the last 15 years.There are minimal and cryptic controls on screen; no menus. I could go on about the user-unfriendliness of the software, but there is a more important point. It crashed my computer. Not just a simple shutdown; it was a crash that required a restore to last settings. After that, I should have known better, but we ran it again. It worked, but on the third attempt, it would not even start up. Time to uninstall, lose money on the return, and start shopping for a real microscope.Save yourself the trouble and just don't buy it.
This is the worst piece of garbage that I have ever owned. The cartridges are overpriced. It seems that many users are experiencing the same problem that I have. After 9 months of usage this printer seems to have gone wacko. I recently installed both a new colour and also a black cartridge. The colour prints just fine. However the black just does not print anymore. In searching the web for info I realise that many other users have had the same problem. Lexmark has not resolved the problem. I will open the window and toss this printer out . Never again will I purchase anything that carries the name LEXMARK. Ted Sears. Switzerland.
I ordered these from Amazon with vendor SF Planet. The car charger, which is what I wanted, doesn't fit in my Zen Vision M. It also doesn't fit in my sister's Zen Vision M. According to the packing slip, it's supposed to work with this particular Zen series. My sister warned me not to buy except directly from Creative Labs. That is where I'm going now.
I originally bought this PDA for my husband as a Christmas gift. At first, we thought it was wonderful; however, we are now on our 4th Tungsten E. The original PDA started making erratic marks on the screen when using the graffitti program and often would not respond to the stylus. It also would not properly perform a hotsync. We returned it to Amazon and recieved a replacement.The second Tungsten E quit charging after only a couple weeks. This time we tried customer service through palmOne. They told us to mail it to them for repair, and it would be returned within 5-7 business days. A month later we had still not received the PDA. We just received the 3rd Tungsten E this week; this one refurbished. It won't even turn on. So we again contacted palmOne customer suppport. They are now sending us a 4th Tungsten E.We intend to pursue getting a refund; however, we are now over the 30 day return period for Amazon, and we are also past the 90 day warranty with palm, so we may just be out $200.Overall, the reliabilty of the Tungsten E is abysmal and the customer service/ techinical support from the company is even worse. Don't waste your money.
This was awful, my radio did not pick up transmittal of this device even when the ipod was right next to the radio. I bought this b/c my husband's car only has a cd player and I wanted to be able to listen to my ipod in his car, forget it, I returned it and bought the tape cassette converter for my car.
This charger does not work on Nanos and is not an easy fit on iPod Clssic or on the iPhone.
This is a confortable chat headset. The micraphone is ajustable and they fit nicley over the ears. The quality of sound is also good. My only complaint is that there is a small rubber bead that connects the plug-in cord to the head phones, if you pull to hard on the cord the wires will become exposed. Usally you can ajust the bead to customize the wire split, but on this set it is merly to cover the connection.
The Polk Audio Atrium 45 Speakers are pretty well made with gold plated terminals. They do NOT look cheap.I intended to use the speakers as back-surround in a 7.1 setup, based on the raving reviews here.I found that the Polk speaker sounds VERY MUDDY compared to my inexpensive Axiom M2i bookshelf speakers that I use for my front and surround channels.I then compared the Polk with the cheap and tiny MA Audio speakers (at a quarter of the Polk's price) in my sun room. Again, the MA Audio speakers sounded crystal clear, but lacking in bass, understandably, COMPARED to the Polk.I have no idea why the Polk Atrium 45 speakers received such favorable reviews. May be the reviewers listened to the Polks without comparing them to others ?
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.
Attention possible Ipod Buyer! Please be aware that the Ipod you are about to purchase will likely have sever technical issues with it someday. I have really enjoyed my I pod until I started to get errors in January 2006. I have had my Ipod for about 2 years and have a love hate relationship with it. I love my Ipod because I use it everyday; on my way to work, at work and on my way home. I love music and I love listening to music. I really like the way the I pod works, but it has problems. About a year after getting it and enjoying it with all my may many songs on it, it started giving me an error something like Cannot copy to or read from "Your Ipod's Name here" and that was it. That means I cannot add music to or take music off of the Iopd. I was in shock and did not know what to do. I was foolish and did not buy the 2 year warranty. 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 I talk to some guy and told me that they CANNOT help me if my Ipod is NOT under a warranty. Fortunately, I was able to figure out how to reset it and reloaded my music. All was fine although after being able to reset and put my music back on it, I started getting the errors again. I finally stopped trying to do updates because of all of the errors. Now, because of the new Itunes, it asked me if I would like to erase all of my music and replace it with the new library. I unkowingly, did and now have no music on my Ipod. I am done with you Ipod! Done I say! I will find a new source to provide me with my music needs and move on! This has happed to everyone I know that owns an Ipod of any type. Seriously, I am not joking here! So If you don't want to get ripped off, I would reccomend something else.
Problem 1: The 550 doesn't fit an adult hand and the keys are too small and awkward to operate. Its uncomfortable to use.Problem 2: The claims of a wide range of units supported is greatly exagerrated. The mfr's database didn't even have a command program for my common Sony DVD carousel, and its proven a real pain in the you-know-what to try to program. Same applies to my Pioneer TV; only the most basic commands are in the database; others must be manually programmed.Problem 3:There are no generic instructions on how to program the remote so one can understand the process; its 100% step-by-step and trial-and error.This is a big disappointment since I thought it would solve the multiple remote issues. It's going back.
I have used the D80 camera with the 18-135 lens kit that was a package when I bought it in Dec 2006. Not even 3 years and the lenses has malfunctioned. I was on vaction in Yellowstone and the camera does not focus anymore, so I ended up doing manual focusing. I knew it is the lens because I have 2 other G lenses from my old N65 and the camera focuses well when using the old lenses. Nikon only has a 1 year warranty on this. Otherwise, before the lenses broke it was a great camera. Nikon has very poor customer support.
I bought this mouse and it worked for the first two days so I threw the box away. Then it died. I exchanged it, and the replacement never worked out of the box. I am trying to use a PS2/Serial adapter, which the manual says should work. It doesn't. So now I am stuck with a dead mouse. Stay away from this one.
I bought this camera for my father. I was curious about the quality and compared the images from this camera to my Fujifilm S3000 (2001 technology, 3.2 Megapixels) and the results were disappointing. I thought it being Canon and having newer technology the camera's images would be better than the S3000. Comparing photos side-by-side, the Canon didn't even match the sharpness of the S3000. Given the many positive comments on Amazon, I wonder if maybe this one is defective. I read reviews of other Canon digital cameras and they all noted quality issues. Read reviews about the Canon G9.
I ordered these covers for my RCA 5 cables.The cables measured 1 1/2in they should of fit.They did not say there was clips on the inside,with a middle support.They only allow for 1/2 cable on each side,That left one cable on the outside.Had to return this product & order the 4in, hope it works,did not want to go so big. Very disappointed with the info,should of showed better pictures of the inside with clips.Now have to wait to finish my TV. More to come after install....
This had been working when I first got it, but now the thing just hangs up and won't open up at all if the cam is pluged in and will not time out, so I have to hit my off to get out of it, not a very good thing for windows to do . If I open a program and then plug in the cam it causes my computer to restart ? Have emailed them a number of times but no response from them, also have tried their phone number and couldn't get through . Bum steer on this one
I have ordered from multiple marketers on Amazon, trusting in the Amazon name that they will always be in my corner should the need arise-(cables and such from WOWparts, CiTi Electronics, AM Gadgets, CyberGuys, Westronic, Neoteric, Amazons' own frustration free cables [whenever available is always my first choice], have never let me down). and through the dozens and dozens and ...of prior orders, of not just sata cables either, I have learned to regret those purchases shipped without any packing slip of any nature. Just an empty box or envelope after you remove the merchandise. Everything occurs for a reason, and don't think for a moment that any reputable company doesn't have procedural processes in place from the initial invoice to the out-the-door-delivery. If nothing else, it further enhances their company's presence to a new or existing customer. It is most always these items that falter from lack of quality and, hence, that much more difficult to validate their source for return. I prefer a hard copy to file without pulling orders from Amazon or N..., or God knows where, because it then becomes a mind exercise to trace its origination from an ever cluttered and taxed memory. But then, perhaps that is their intention. Once this occurs, they are on my 'do not buy from, again' list. Unfortunately one only learns after placing an order. These cables may be OK, as I just received them this morning. Should they fail as I assume they might, it will be my angst and irksome response of finally sitting down to write this that will help in my recall. Their company expects tracking and I do, too.
I purchased this vacuum a week ago and first had problems with the instructions that did not tell you how to correctly put the handle, etc. on. Plus, they shorted me one screw! Anyway, I was not impressed with the vacuum after having played with all of the height settings. I have two cats and I had to go over the same spots several times to get the hair up (it just rolled the hair into balls on the carpet) Also, it did not pick up larger pieces of dirt very well. I had to return it to the store. I'm now in search of a good vacuum!
I thought I would give this product a shot since it seemed like the only people who weren't happy with it were the ones who recieved defective items. Well I guess it wasn't worth it because I was one of the owners of a defective item. I spent a good hour in my car troubleshooting and couldn't get it to work at all. I tried on a couple other occasions and got the same response. The power light would turn on and I could choose the frequency easily but there was no connection what so ever to the radio. Thankfully Amazon has a great return policy and I was able to ship it back with no problems and free pick up from UPS.I will never buy an item that has so much negative feedback again. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ON THIS PRODUCT
Good price for printing on normal paper but found that it jams on almost EVERY single heavy stock paper, for example, lots of trouble printing my business cards. Machine randomly rolls the ink cartridges and spooks people who aren't expecting it!! My old HP color laserjet 4550 was a better quality machine: rarely jammed, easy to get to paper routes when it did jam-- cons: most expensive inks, replacement inks in the market... damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Headling says this is an SDHC card. It is an SDXC card. There is a difference. Your electronics may only be able to use SDHC cards not XC. Look at picture and card says SDXC but title says SDHC. Was bummed I had to return as my camcorder only takes HC cards. Be careful. Please fix discrepancy.
Steer clear from the FRV series from SONY. Sony makes great products but this is not the one. Go with the GRT series for any multimedia graphics needs. I owned this laptop for 12 days and had numerous issues including the DVD-R was DOA. Pinnacle studio 8 crashed every time. Benchamrk scores compared this 2.8 p4 to 1.8 p4's .... not good. On a positive note the LCD is beautifull, great keyboard and design, Nice Sony software package. This is not a desktop replacement though. And with the inability to do any multimedia with the limited IGP, it renders the DVD-R useless anyway.
The product is great for a temporary fix...But if you are looking for a life long-lasting product, this is not for you. Even though the warranty is great, it's only for a year; one mistake and the product is un-functional forever. This product is truley not worth the money, time or energy...Trust me I've owned the DS907 and two DS1025
The lock is hard to use, when you try to set the combination the numbers are very loose and the move around while you are trying to lock/unlock it. I had mine for about 3 months and it broke, so my laptop was stuck and it couldn't move it :-(
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
probes are not very good and lots of diffrent temps in all probes on there units, Quit using them after about 2 cooks and I bought 2 units. went with regular mechanical probe. this 2 units are thrown in corner somewere, only acouple of the probes even work after a few times of using.
Half the time this drive will not mount over USB or Firewire. You have to turn it off, then turn it back on again. Repeat a couple of times and you may get lucky.
Bought this server because I already had a Linksys network set up with both a Linux box and a PC Windows XP laptop. Was able to set things up, even with WEP, but nothing would print to my OfficeJet G85xi, though I can print directly to it when connected directly to the PC. The print server would send test pages and claim success, but nothing came out of the printer....some lights did flash though on the server. After hours of talking to somone on Delhi, India, I was informed that it doesn't work with multiple-capable printers (e.g., combination fax, copier, printer, etc.). What a joke!
I bought, and returned yesterday, this product. Thech supports is horrible at linksys. Earlier today I bought a D-link print server, and will be a d-link customer from now on.
I got this for my son for Christmas to go with an iPod Nano 5th gen (8Gb) which was also a Christmas present. He was excited as he opened it as he expected it to have a remote -- sorry, that is an extra-- I should have gotten the H11. The issue I'm returning the unit to Amazon is that it does not charge any of the iPods we have. We have a 4th gen Nano and a 2nd gen Nano and neither they or the new 5th gen charge in the unit. We also have a Bose SoundDock II and it does charge the new nano, so my unit was defective.A second issue is the side lights are very bright and only have four settings: very bright, bright, not as bright, off -- also it won't play the iPod Nano radio as the nano complains that there are no headphones attached --not a real big deal but still an issue to watch out if you are considering this unit.So, I'm returning this one and getting the iH1BR for $10 more -- as the H11 has no side lights and includes a remote.iHome iH11BR Alarm Clock with Dock for iPod (Black)
Do the job of protecting the ipod but in exchange your ipod will be like original Zune version due to the thickness added of the case.I threw out after 1 day trying.
I bought this over a year ago to use on my HDTV. It is a VERY directional antenna so I wasn't able to pick up many channels because the stations in my area are in different directions. I was only able to pick up 3 digital channels with this antenna. Also, with the odd design, I could only place it in one area of my house, which didn't work well with the antenna. The antenna is very sensitive to placement, slight changes in the antenna will cause you to lose signals. So the bulky design, the long distance between my house and the TV stations (about 40+ miles), this non-amplified antenna sucked. I bought a cheap amplified rabbit-ears antenna and I get around 7 channels, plus I am able to easily adjust the antenna to get other stations.I eventually threw this one in the garbage.
This VHS machine, although advertised to last a lifetime, in fact did not work. It worked a little, sometimes, but produced shaky pictures that struggled, then stopped. The seller alleged that she had tested it multiple times, but it arrived with a non-working battery in the remote, which casts doubt on this story!
I would like to inform, that this product was in a really bad shape, do not buy from any online store, if you want to receive something that you will be able to use, go to a store and buy it. it was a completly waste of money.
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.
The component inside was loose, it rattled, took it out of the case and used just the electronic component, that worked fine.
Do NOT deal with this supplier, as they send you a 2009 tracking number for a September 2010 tracking request.
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 ordered the HP 56 cartridge, but received a completely different item. The packaging was factory sealed, as advertised, and I received a return label from Amazon. Not happy to have to shop for another one, though.
I just read your review on the new Apple Ipod that plays video.. I will add now that I am an Iriver owner(H340).. When I first started to dabble in the MP3 portable jukebox arena, I started to quite vigorously study the pros and cons of all players on offer and the Iriver won with flying colours.. The Ipod, at the time, had many flaws.. They have since, rectified a few of these but it was great to read a bad review of this product.. Are people finally waking up to the crap Apple are pushing onto the public.. If you advertise enough, put enough backing behind a product, a lemon could be the next MP3 player..So, to your friends dilemma of missing out on the video side of things, the H300 series of the Iriver can and has for at least a year before the Ipod could, play video on the colour screen. All you have to do is download the latest firmware from the Iriver site and upgrade the unit.. It is a little chunkier but a small price to pay for a player that doesn't require crappy drivers for every computer you connect to to load songs, files etc.. No copyright crap.. It can record voice, outside sources and has FM built in all for the same price.. The Ipod requires many accesories to require all this.. The Mysic River site informs you on how to upgrade your hard drive, making it bigger, changing batteries and even skins.. The Iriver has more versatility than a lot of players I have researched.. So fear not, there are many more and better products than the over advertised, product placed Ipod.. It irks me when people get blinded by such.. Cheers..
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!
I purchased the product expecting to play music from my laptop using my Sony home entertainment system. The concept and design of this product is good. A receiver connected to my home entertainment system, a transmitter connected to my laptop, and a remote to control the music. It took only a few minutes to get everything setup, connected and playing music. I was at first very excited when the music played. However, in the span of not even finish playing one song, I already heard two or three skips in the song. My setup is simple. The receiver and the transmitter are approximately 9 feet apart in an open room. Yes I do have a wireless router around it but approx three feet apart. In my case, I already have a decent PC speaker system setup so it was not worth it to use this considering that is skips so easily.
They both worked for a while but the color cartridge soon dried out requiring that I purchase both of them again. I won't be using remanufactured cartridges again.
After a couple months of repeated setup and tear-down, the spider that keeps the legs positioned broke. The plastic joints that hold to the struts are surprisingly weak. This tripod would work best in a studio (preferrably on a dolly) where there is minimal setup and tear-down.
Be warned, this item DOES NOT come with an FM Transmitter as the title states. It is a portable speaker set, but if you want the FM Transmitter, look elsewhere.
I really liked this keyboard for the first few months I used it. Then a while ago, F5 went out. A problem, because that is "go" in SciTe and "Execute" in JCreator, so now I have to navigate windows. Today, I hit print screen, and nothing happened. I tested the keys, and F1 through print screen do not work anymore. I don't know why, I have never spilled anything on the keyboard. But quite frankly, I need print screen, and really really really would like to have F5. F4 would be nice too.Other than that, I don't have problems w/ the space bar, like some people do. It was weird at first, but I'm used to it now. My typing speed is slower, but I type thoughtfully, so I only notice if I'm transcribing. It has helped my wrists, which used to hurt all the time, even when not at a computer. All the extra keys just sit there, I haven't trained myself to use them. I ultimately chose it for ergonomics, and it's insert/home/delete/end configuration, which was very important to me, because I use those keys constantly too.If it weren't for keys failing, I'd give this 4 to 4.5 stars, but I dropped $60 for this keyboard, and now it doesn't work.
Linksys has award-winning customer service. I know this because their "on-hold" message told me so dozens of times the first 20 minutes I was on hold (and then had to hang up and leave for a meeting) and the next 30 minutes on hold when I called back and when, so I thought, I had adequate time for my question to be answered.But, despite the award, and consistent with the on-hold times, Linksys customer service lacks the latter and, I suppose, eventually will lack the former.But it's worse. Rarely does a particular product merit my time (or increase in blood pressure) to complain about it. But this one does.Where this wireless print server, and Linksys in general, excel is in the simple, graphic installation descriptions. Just follow the pictures on the glossy fold-out instruction manual and, viola!, your super-complicated device works! Or so you hope.Beyond the 90 minutes spent trying solo to make my purchase work, and after my total of 50 minutes waiting to talk to a customer service rep, I spent, amazingly, another 45 minutes with her ("Trish" -- likely not her real name), who fixated on trying to update the firmware on my existing Linksys router. Huh? This router successfully connects about a *dozen* devices, including high-end and new A/V, security, and control equipment and new PCs. Yet, her relentless focus was on ensuring that I had the most recent firmware in my pre-existing network and, amazingly (but in retrospect not surprisingly, and only after 30 minutes) she told me, she had no expertise with my new print server product.So, here are the specific problems:* A firmware upgrade *may* be needed for your existing (and working just fine) Linksys wireless router before this wireless print server will work (not that the box or glossy instruction manual warn you, of course).* To upgrade your firmware requires a hardwire connection to your wireless router (nice) and your existing router's model and version numbers and passwords which the more organized of you may have at the ready, but the rest of us may not be able to find or be comfortable figuring out how to use.* Even if you have the requisite ID numbers and passwords, you need time and expertise. How does an afternoon -- all six hours -- look? (FWIW, I'm an electrical engineer, so the English Lit majors among you *may* -- no offense -- have even a few more challenges.)* Customer Service -- despite the counter-factual claim repeated on hold for 50 minutes -- is awful. Truly awful. (1) Why should you have to call CS on a new product? (2) Why should you be on hold 30-60 minutes before reaching a rep? (3) Why should your rep, despite being the person you are connected to after describing your problem in detail, be ignorant of your product? (4) Why should s/he focus on a possible "shortcoming" of your *existing* (and, in my case, elaborate and fully functional) system, instead of the new product you just purchased?In sum, the product and supporting service are awful. I strongly recommend (1) hard-wiring your printer (a lame solution, I know), (2) using another wireless brand, or (3) finding another wireless solution (e.g., Bluetooth). Don't waste your money or time with Linksys print servers -- this is not a solution but, rather, a time sink.
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.
This lens was not a bad lens, however 47th Street Photo was not a good website for you to buy stuff. they put on the picture of the good lens and send you a different one, the lens i received don't have the AF-M ( auto focus ) switch on it. But on the title and the picture the lens have the AF-M (Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Aspherical Lens for Nikon AFD Cameras by Sigma ) this is the tittle. You can find another lens just like this with the AF-M switch on the website and they are 250$ , not 209 $. 47th Street photo try to scam people for cheap price.And i did ask them to give the right lens , the one that i ordered but so far they didn't answer yet.
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
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!!!
Three reasons not to buy this device:1) It's very slow. Want to eject a disk? Hit eject and find something else to do for 3 minutes. Reinsert a disk? Wait for it to load for 3-10 minutes (these are not exaggerations).2) Unreliable. Some people say the UI is bad. I found it pretty easy to use. However, I set it to record about 40 shows. 3 of them didn't work. It wasn't that I did something wrong, it just didn't go. Right time, right channel, internal clock was correct, set to "execute" but it didn't even turn on.3)Waste a lot of disks. About 1/5 of what I recorded eventually failed for one reason or another. In one case, I had 6- 1/2 hour shows on a disk. When recording the 7th, a very small finger print ruined the burn and consequently the disk. Countless other times, it simply said the disk was dirty or ruined.I went back to my VCR. It never fails (unless I make the mistake) and it works quickly and efficiently. Why buy new technology that's worse than the old stuff?
There's nothing especially wrong with this case that a week's airing out won't solve. The plastic smells pretty bad at first. What really bothers me though is that the re. bate is more than a little fishy. I ordered it through am prime and it still took quite a while, but not that long. I sent in the re. bate app promptly. It is good for orders from aug through end of year. It is not a month yet since I ordered it, and it must be sent in within 30 days.Yet, guess what? I get a mssg today: in valid purchase date. My advice: if you think these are worth full price, get them. if not....
I suppose if you lived in a remote area where you have plenty of blank stations it would be great. If not, it doesn't work well at all. Going to get the tape deck adapter instead.
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.
Maybe I got a defective unit, but mine does not work right at all. As soon as it is in the tape deck it starts clicking very loudly. Also the sound is very low and lacks bass. Bought as a gift for a friend without an AUX input, and now going to try something else.
I purchased this 27" TV with model number TXP2734X/XAA and S/N 38143CCY100373C from Circuit City on Mar 03, 2005 and two weeks ago it is officially dead. It can not simply be turned on. When I used the remote or directly press the power button on the TV, the LED light near "Timer" is flashing green, but the screen simply did not light up. There was not physical damage, thunder shock, electric spikes or anything like that because all our other electronic devices are working alright.I called Samsung customer service and they told me it is out of warranty, so I am out of luck. Have anyone see a TV only last slightly more than 1 year? I have used my other old TV for 20 years now without any problem. Two of my friends purchased other 27" TV brands longer than I did at a much cheaper price and they are still enjoying it while I have a fancy looking piece of junk sitting at home?I will try to go to the repair shop and see how much it is gonna cost to repair it. Anyway, I promise I will never buy any Samsung product in the rest of my and my wife's life.
I bought this printer 4 months ago and probably printed about 500 pages on it before it broke. The printer sucked up ink at an amazing rate and, even worse, did not allow me to print in grayscale. So, I ended up using color ink even when I didn't need it. Yesterday, the cable that moves the print cartridges across the paper failed and it will cost more to fix than the cost of the printer. Although I was happy with the quality of printing, I don't think buying a new printer every 4 months at $50 a pop is worth it. I'm going to try a Canon next time.
I've bought several different generic HP Q2612A (or sometimes just known as 12A) toner cartridges, and this is the first one to disappoint. Print quality out of the box was never great - always a bit uneven, even after I would take it out and shake it vigorously. Quality deteriorated after about 1,000 pages, and I'll be replacing it without even reaching 2,000 pages. It was at least cheap (under $15), but I'm going to look elsewhere.
The Coby CA-745 head is too wide to fit the 12V power outlet in my 2005 Toyota Corolla, it only inserts halfway. I have been reading reviews for a similar Coby FM transmitter and this appears to be a recurring problem. Other people have said that it will fit into a 'cigarette lighter' but not into a pure 12V power outlet. A possible workaround for this problem would be unscrewing the head and slipping it in fast enough that the fuse doesn't fall out--but the hassle isn't worth it. I am returning this for a refund. Come on Coby--get with it!
I have now owned this printer for almost 1 year. I use it solely for digital photo prints. The color is OK (some shades better than others) and the resolution is outstanding (difficult to tell the photo was not professionally developed as long as you use the Epson photo quality paper and customized resolution settings).HOWEVER! The printer is clunky, noisy, extremely slow, eats ink like there's no tomorrow and has been plagued with clogged ink cartridges. Unless you print something every day, expect to clean the print heads and replace cartridges frequently.
I bought an SLR to take very nice pictures without the shutter delay of a point and shoot. I was tired of getting pictures of everyone after the candles were blown out on the birthday cakes! This is not my first nice SLR but it's the first one that requires setting adjustments immediately out of the box and continual adjustment just to take good pictures. (Default takes really dark pictures) My previous cameras blew away my point and shoot but not this one. Reading on the web there are ways to account for this but they are a pain and should not have to be done.
The first of the two cartridges I loaded resulted in smudgy, smeared print. I had to simply discard it. The second cartridge works great so far.
We bought this Sony Bravia 1 1/2 years ago from Amazon. It had a 5 star rating, everyone loves it. Last week we turned on the tv and all we saw were vertical lines. My husband did a search on problems with this model and found multiple message boards of people having the same complaint. No picture, just vertical lines. Everyone wrote in that the cost of the repairs were actually more expensive than what they paid for the tv. We brought ours to a Sony repairman, and was told the TV's lcd board was shot. The cost for the part from Sony is $1,800.00. Plus $200 for the repairman. After only 1.5 years of having the tv, the cost for the repairs were exactly what we spent to buy it. The repairman says this happens very frequently with Sony products now, and Sony doesn't budge to help with the cost, they just don't care. My husband called Sony himself to complain about it and told them we will never buy another Sony product again. What a disappointment. Please do yourself a favor and do some serious research before spending this much money on a Sony TV. Amazon reviews are great, but what you need to research is what happens to the products after having them for over one year. Sony used to put out a great television, but now they are pathetic.
Sometimes it worked for a while, sometimes it would not even boot. Dell tech support looked at this link and said it does not meet the specs of my computer. Maybe my Dell Inspiron 5000 was manufactured before the ones this is supposed to be compatible with (year 2000), just be careful. They better take it back. Maybe it works for 5000e. Dell spec is this...PC-100 compliant SODIMMs (SDRAM) running at:66 MHz (Intel Celeron processor running at 466 MHz)100 MHz (Intel Celeron processors running at 450 and 500 MHz, Intel Pentium III processor, and Intel Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep technology)They also say something about "DIMM,256,100M,32x64,4k,144,NS" Amazon did not give this kind of detailSeems like it should have worked.
I see some reviews saying that the gear is ease to access and think "I must be doing something wrong." I found it ok to access the camera if you put it in the bag as displayed in the ad photos, with the big lens attached. If you keep a regular lens attached and only need to attach a telephoto some times, it gets complicated. I usually have to open the bag almost completely to get one lens that is deeply located and I got scare to have something falling. Probably I picked the wrong bag for whht I had in mind: a bag that allowed me to quickly and safely change lens. I'm thinking about changing it by the Reporter D400 AW, since it seems to be thought for quick gear access.Talking about quality, the bag's structure didn't stand well my camera, four lens and accessories. It has lost some of the original firmness. As the material got a little bit soft, even open/close the zipper is anoying some times...
I bought this adapter because it was the cheapest one available on Amazon. It worked great for 2 months then just quit working. I looked for a fuse or reset on the adapter but I couldn't locate any. So I went back online and bought the same adapter again. This time it only sadly worked for about 1 month or so. This time I spent a few extra bucks on a "Scosche" adapter. You can immediately differentiate the quality, craftsmanship, and materials between the two. I've had the "Scosche" USB adapter for almost 5 months. So I say in this case YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
Tripod arrived with several crushed plastic leg bolts (that lock the leg clamps to the legs.) It appears that they were over tightened at the factory. This brings up a quality issue of combining steel screws with plastic bolts and the potential for "over torqueing" by the consumer as well. Poor design. I returned the tripod to Amazon and am looking for a different tripod in the same price range.
I do not like this keyboard. The idea of spill proof is nice BUT.. its not a great keyboard. I dont expect much for this price but it hurts my fingers to type on it. Have to keep pressing the buttons and it throws me off cause i type average speed and i have to go back and retype everything because my text ends up like this "Helo hw ae yo?" It just is a pain.. Im returning it today -_-
I bought the Archos 2.0. New. It did not work; wouldn't turn on. Sent it in for repair (Archos has no 1-800 number, which means a long wait on your dime). Returned the recorder, at my expense. Weeks and weeks passed--much longer than the 10 days Archos represented as the average turn-around time. When the recorder was returned, it was 10, not a 20. Archos returned a cheaper model. Called them up--same routine: 35-minute wait. Answer was, "We do not have any more 20 models. We can not send you a replacement."If this type of service and product quality appeals to you, then by all means buy from Archos. On the other hand, if you want a recorder that works and has 3X longer battery life, buy a Sony.
I ordered this as a Christmas present for my husband and it came with no outer box... just the product's box with a shipping label.... so it totally spoiled the surprise, as my husband came home from work first and saw it. I didn't see anything that indicated that on the site.
The reason I rate this item one star, is that it is stated in the product description that this cooler is "perfect" for use with the Macbook Pro. Well, I have a 2011, 17-inch Macbook Pro, which runs a little hot, and decided to give this a try based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews.I can't speak about cooler's effect on other laptops, they may rely on a different heat transfer mechanism and work very well (in fact they must based on the reviews of others).Here's what I did. On my laptop, I have istat pro installed (which extracts the Mac's fan speeds, internal temps at various locations, power consumption, etc.) and several applications that I can run to provide a varying degrees of constant loads on the laptop. I also have an infrared heat gun monitor and a very accurate thermocouple to measure the case temperature.In all cases I used the cooler's included DC convertor to power the fans. With the fans on low, they are whisper quiet, this seemed encouraging. On high, the fans are about as noisy as the internal fans on the laptop get, perhaps a little less. However, the first thing I noticed was the airflow, even on high, was strikingly weak. It seems this unit produces more of a disturbance to the cooler's surface than any concentrated airflow. Setting a piece of paper on top of the cooler, the paper doesn't get blown off even though air currents are clearly in place.I tested the laptop on 2 surfaces, one a plastic laptop stand which I was hoping to replace, and the cooler. I did a lot of tests, with moderate CPU activity and with maxed out CPU activity. On both surfaces, and in the case where the cooler's fans were off vs at max, the case temperature on the laptop and the laptop's internal temperatures were all within 1%. The laptop's internal fan speeds were no different when the laptop was on the cooler vs on the plastic stand. I was actually amazed at how little impact this "cooler" made.My guess would be that the MAC laptop, at lest my version, has been designed to minimize the amount of heat conducted through the bottom. This of course makes tremendous sense for anyone wanting to use the laptop on their lap. However, if you do put this on your lap it does feel quite warm. But, the real heat dissipation is very well sensed from the venting slit at the back of the base.I am personally convinced that this cooler has negligible cooling benefits for the MAC line of laptops. I suppose the one I received may be missing some kind of air guide or something, but I could not detect anything out of place, missing or not functioning.
I got this camcorder for last Christmas and it is awful. If you do decide to purchase it, you need to get some kind of light attachment because without it the video quallity is awful. The flash is too bright for pictures (another reason why an attachable light is required)and if used, pics will come out as a white flash or either blue tinted. An attachable mike is also useful, because the camera only pics up the voice of whoever is recording.Go with a different camera, this one is worthless...
Initally, I enjoyed using this player but after a month orso the player wouldn't work. I reloaded the firmware as directedby on-line support without success. The player turns itself off rather than playing the selected file. Now what?
Title says it all. I got 3 printed pages before the printer made known a cartridge problem. Then bought some new HP inks and worked fine. Don't bother with this product.
I have a Dell Dimension running winXP SP2 and this card isn't recognized. In fact, I get an error as soon as the PC powers up, before windows launches. I have no idea what's wrong; I've reseated the card so I doubt it's a connectition problem. Perhaps I have a defective unit.[Update: IOGear customer service responded by email the same day and suggested I swap this card with another to clear up the problem, and the fix worked. I'm impressed with that level of customer service and the card seems to work fine now. I would rate this a 4 now that it's working.]
when i first got my expanium, life was good. when it first came out, it was the best mp3-cd player of its time. the only things i didnt like is no ID3 tag support, lack of searching a song, and the long start-up time. the more directories i had, the longer it would take to start, up to 45 seconds.now i have a Rio Volt, which starts in 15 seconds, had a backlit display... its the best CD player i've ever had, and the best mp3-cd player.
Reading the other reviews on here suggested that it would work for upgrading my map on my GPS device, a Nuvi 2450. I contacted Garmin customer service and they couldn't figure it out. I ended up deleting all my contacts and restoring the factory setting, and finally a technician mentioned that the data cable should be a MICTRO cable and plug directly into the GPS unit, not into the cradle. So I bought yet another cable, but this time it was the right one and then the upgrade went through. So this was a waste of money for me.
It is a very nice router when it wants to work. I have been on the phone with D-Link 4 times trying to find out why the router randomly stops working, but they just keep messing with the settings insisting it is not the router. I have had the cable company out 3 times and they guarantee me that it is not the internet. I have upgraded the firmware, portforwarded and done everything i could possibly do, but every other day i have to come home and pull the power plug to the router, wait for it to reboot then get on the internet. After working all day and spending 80 bucks on a router, I really do not think I should have to do this. I would go with something else if you are looking to spend the money. I had a netgear before and it never had this many problems.
This product works wonderful. I bought it for my epson printer and I have no problem with it.
These headphones seem to suffer the same problem as all large over ear headphones philips has made: they lack bass. Well actually, let me correct myself, they lack DEEP bass. Now, if the only drums in your music are bongos, then i guess you wont really notice the bass problem. However, if you listen to any music with any other type of drum, the bass will be extremely hollow sounding. This is a strange phenomenon since i love philips smaller headphones for their cheap prices and deep bass. It may be due to the fact that this headphone lacks a bass port, however the drivers are so big you would think it wouldnt make a difference. I dont know, philips has to work something out.As for noise cancelling, at best it is mediocre. You can definitely tell when its on, but it doesnt seem to be at a strong enough level. I have noise cancelling headphones from Targus (however, targus is not really known for making headphones so I'm guessing they had some third party company make these) which i got for 40 bux with rebate. They are AMAZING compared to the philips. THe bass is deep, the noise cancelling is amazing (although you have this feeling of pressure on your ears when the noise cancelling is on)and you can actually control the level of noise cancelling which i have yet to see on any other headphone.ANother complaint is that philips put the switch for noise cancelling in the wire instead of the headphone itself. This wouldnt be such a problem if the button on the switch wasnt so flimsy. Definitely will break after constant use.As for comfort, the headphones are great. But since this is their only completely positive feature, it might be a better idea to buy a pillow.Basically i am in the market becuz the targus headphones are a little uncomfortable. However, I'm beginning to realize when buying low end noise cancelling headphones, your sacrificing lots of quality for a little bit of comfort.
This protection plan sucks. Do not purchase it. They advertise it as if it's a 2-year extension plan. Do not think it extends the warranty at the top of the manufacturer's warranty. It goes parallel and adds only one additional year.
Do not buy this frame if you want your print to look good. It is made of cheap plastic. I ordered 2 and 1 had all the glass broken; the other had edges of the frame broken off. Needless to say, I returned, went to Michaels, and got a nice wood frame for a little less than this cost!
After taking my time looking for an adapter for my ipod, I deiced to buy this because it had the best reviews out of the hole bunch and it was the most expensive out of all the 5 star products. well that sometimes does not work. this product is horrible. just like the rest, there is a lot of static, you drive a couple of miles and you have to change that station because the static just overtakes it all. some songs are played with the bass really high and eve though i try to adjust it with my stereo, it just cannot be done. when I bought this product it had 5 stars. Now, it is down to 3 so my guess is that I am not the only one.
Firstly, it says 10/100 mbps but its a 1.1 usb adapter and not usb 2.0 whichmeans you can get no more than theoritical 12 mbps. This is no big dealas most dsl and cable broadband have around the same bandwidth ranging from2mbps to 12 mbps.No way you can get 100 mbps in your home network.Will be slower than wireless g speed.Specifying 100 mbps in 10/100 mbps is very misleading.I tried installing the device on windows xp sp2.build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.Next its not plug and play on windows xp. You plug it in and theinternal speaker bell keeps beeping non stop.On vista 32 bit it recognised this as Belkin neworkadapter and was plug and play.After the driver was installed, it did light up the device and worked.On windows xp, the plugged in USB just keeps ringing the internal speaker bell every 2 secondswith or without no driver installed. No light appearson the device.I tried installing the driver that came with the cd.It wrongly recognises it as 'bluetooth lan access server driver'.I went into control panel,&lt;system>, devices uninstalled it.Then went through the "add/remove hardware wizard" and tried toadd it. No luck it updated a driver 'AN986 usb to fast Ethernet adapter"which was useless. A waste of time.I disabled all ethernet devices i.e. the built in an on my compaq laptop.Also the wifi and thebluetooth dongle and went through the above install doing the song and danceroutine of &lt;add hardware wizard>... install from disk.. No luck .I thought this problem was specific to my compaq dell laptop with xp. Tried installing the device on ACer laptop with windows xpof my friends and well the same problem or internal speaker bell keeps ringing for no reason when the device is plugged in. The plug and play was activatingthe bell like ti ting ti ting ta ta ta. Not sure if i wanted my laptop asa dance partner .I am dissatisfied. Not worth the trouble in todays age of plug n and play.I guess it might work in win2000 or win2003 or vista 32bit as per the reviews. Not sure howit can work on windows xp. Worst experience.spent hours.The setup file on the cd for belkin Usb has a driver file dt. sep 26 2001on cd. (8 years ago), The drivers on the web site for file NET8511 that contains setup information for this device was dated 11/8/2006. (3 years)Was unsuccessful in it recognising the belkin correctly with both drivers.No luck and a total waste of time. spent hours and not worth the troublein todays plug and play age of software.Returning the same.
I bought this strap for mine Manfrotto 055XPROB because i saw some other straps before and i like the idea of not wearing a bag but having a comfortable way to trasport your tripod in the trips.But this strap become to be nothing but a handle, because is so small that you can cross your arm beneath.I will look for another strap, even not a Manfrotto one, because this one i will put it into the trash can.
Agree with what the other reviewers said. Simply SONY CD-Rs don't work. I have used different brands of CD-R media, never met so bad product like SONY. Last month I bought a spindle of SONY 48x CD-R because it is a SONY, I thought going with this brandname won't be wrong - besides, CD-R should already be a quite mature tech. Yet, I AM TOTALLY WRONG. Yesterday I want to copy a cd-rom on-hand, I used SONY CD-R disk and can not read the copy. I tried putting it into 3 of my dvd-rw/cd-rw drives yet none of them can read it. I tried two more SONY CD-R disks and still the result is the same.Finally I returned the whole spindle of SONY CD-Rs.I am just curious, HOW COME?! To me, the SONY CD-Rs have a failure rate of 100%. Such kind of product should not ever go out of the lab, how did it went all the way through to the consumer market and asking for any $$$?!One word to any one who would like to try SONY CD-R - don't bother. Get any other brand, even 'no-name' would be far better than SONY.SONY, you suck.
So while this does protect my laptop, it doesn't do it in style. I have to wipe off a black residue from the front facing corners every day, and the thread has begun to fray throughout. For something I bought just a year ago and use for only one thing, this points to cheap construction and poor design. Can't wait to get something better!PS - what is with that macromedia flash symbol, am I the only one who finds that strange?
I ordered At&t VOIP on July 15th. I received the TA (telephone adapter) from FedEx within 3 business days. I plugged in the adapter and within a few minutes everything was complete. Except the connection. I called tech support for assistance they were helpful. They told me "Yes, sir." I show that your land line phone was ported to CallVantage, what can i help you with?" After a few minutes, they told me that my internet provider "Adelphia" was not currently compatible with their network system. So I had to send back the TA and go back to land line at&t service. Heres the nightmare. Only July 15th they started the port back. On August 31, yes you are reading correctly, August 31 i got my land line phone back and a few minutes after a call from At&t saying: "oh, well CallVantage works now..care to switch back? NO. I replied. After having almost 2 months of now phone service and weekly and daily calls to At&t talking to their brainless customer service employees I switched to VOIP with Verizon. I have to pay a few dollars more, the service is great, but so far I have had the best, quick, responsive and quality driven service I have ever had....POOP on you At&t Voip...I guess Verizon will have to own your Voip service soon.....Recommended: Heck no.
I chose this transmitter because of the price and decent reviews. I have to keep my player rested on the middle console of the car, be very careful not to move the player when it is connected, and mute the stereo when not in use. Otherwise, this horribly loud noise comes through the speakers when the cord is moved. It sounds similar to the sound of someone blowing into a microphone. Maybe I received a defective one I don't know. Otherwise the sound is ok, not great. I have to turn up the volume on both the player and the stereo quite a bit. If i forget to turn either of them back down before using individually it's a deafening surprise. My husband has the iriver AFT 100 and he loves it. Spend the money and get a decent one the first time!
DO NOT BUT ITEM HAS LOOSE FIT ON BOTH SIDES AND CONNECTIONS KEEP FALLING OUT; ONLY HALF OF EACH CONNECTION FITS ON EITHER SIDE; NOT EVEN WILLING TO TAKE THE TIME TO RETURN THE ITEM AS IT IS NOT WORTH THAT MUCH!
The driver software does NOT work with any version of Windows except Windows 2000 and XP. The mouse itself appears to be mechanically excellent, but the lack of driver support is unacceptable. Buy Logitech instead.
My mistake really, i wanted to get a cheep headset and went with one of the lowest priced ones i could find. Needless to say i got just what i paid for. My advice is pay a little more and get a little more.
Yes, let the buyer beware on this one. As far as I can tell (by putting the specifications and photos side-by-side) the Z611 is is identical to its "big brother" the Z615 (available for about $20 more) with these important exceptions: the Z611 comes with no black ink cartridge or USB cable...and the Z615 does. Saving a few backs by excluding a USB cable I get...but deleting the black ink cartridge? Come on, Lexmark!...I guess the printer business is a cuthroat one. Apart from that, it's a fine little printer for the price and performs well...but only makes sense if you happen to have a USB printer cable and a Lexmark #16 or #17 black ink cartridge already lying around. Otherwise, save a few dollars by buying the Z615.
It broke immediately when I placed it in my device, do not buy this product, it will break immediately when you use it
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 recently purchased my first digital camera, a Coolpix 800 (Not from Amazon). I couldn't get it to focus. At a camera shop they pointed out to me that the lens was in crooked. I bought another from the camera shop and returned the first one.To my dismay, when starting this one up I got a 'system error'. I called the camera shop and they stepped me through a card--formating exercise, still no luck.Finally I called the Nikon factory snd told a gal my problem. She kind of laughed and said &quot;Oh, send it back&quot;.I'm now, being 0 for 2, looking at another brand.Thank you, Clair
The red leather looks very nice. But whoever designed these missed the measurements. also the belt clip is way too bulky making my Sansa e140 twice as big as it should be. I hardly use it because it is so awkward and I am considering selling this thing on ebay.
Unless you want to constantly change the camera settings, the Nikon d80 overexposes pictures. This means that the picture looks extremely white in some cases, especially if you take a shot that includes the sky. This is the case even when the camera is set in auto mode. One would expect that auto mode would produce a balance picture quality. Instead most pictures taken in bright light, even the sun reflecting off an object, will be extremely white to the point where you cannot see the features or "highlights." It is a shame because this camera is rather expensive!Based on several reviews and web postings, the D70 underexposes and the D80 overexposes. From what I am reading, some people buy the D70 to find out that it underexposes--meaning that the pictures are very dark. A lot of people who bought the D70 got stuck with it because they believed that the underexposure was due to their not knowing how to use the camera. So, they end up buying the D80, which is presented as an upgrade. However, the other extreme happens in the D80; it overexposes. Some people are smart enough to return it immediately. Others fall trap to the notion that overexposure is due to their not knowing how to use the camera. When they realize that the D80 has a defect, it is too late to return. Some end up buying yet another upgrade--the D200. I have not used the D200, but from most accounts, it does not have the exposure problems that is seen in the D70 and D80. Here is my theory: Nikon purposely designed the cameras with a flaw, so that you will never be satisfied with the camera that you buy. As a result, you will end up buying three or more cameras to compensate for the shortcomings of the one before. I have packed my D80 in it original box and I will return it immediately. At first, when I decided that I cannot live with the D80 another day, I was thinking about buying the D200. However, I am skeptical of a company, who designs products to trick consumers into spending more and more money because of dissatisfaction.Don't buy the D80! If you cannot take "normal" pictures in auto mode, it is useless--especially since the camera was designed for amateurs, as some reviews present.Do not trust the reviews that say the camera is good, including DPreview. The reviews are done in a way that people who do not know about camera will not get a straight forward presentation as to whether the camera should stay on the shelf.Nikon, you need to fix the D80 overexposure problem!
Never worked right from the start it has a short in the audio plugs I was very disappointed in this buy I would not recommend this product to anyone
I agree with other reviewers: this product is a great idea poorly executed.As new it has a good sound quality and I love its portability, but it is not surviving a year of gentle use.About 10 months after its purchase it started to produce a humming sound when operated while plugged to the power.The noise covers soft music and is annoying during silences.Batteries degrade over time but I was not expecting the amplifier electronics to break in such a short time.I can still charge it and use it while working on the battery but it will not be possible to use us for log lasting indoor events, charge duration diminishes over time and the problem is going only to get worse. Furthermore the battery is not easy to replace.Probably ION is aware of the unreliability of its products since it provides only 90days warranty and makes customer support difficult to reach.Their toll free number is 1 888 8000681. The first time I called I waited 45min to be sent to a voice mailbox. The second time I called they gave some trivial and ineffective troubleshooting suggestions and referred me to a repair shop in NJ (I'm in Chicago).
I was able to split a computer signal to two different monitors. However, the color and image were drastically distorted, probably due to a weak signal. I probably should have bought a product with signal amplification.
I purchased this adapter several weeks ago for use in a new build. Should have researched it first. The driver for this card will not install correctly. I've used NetGear's and Microsoft's and both fail error code 10. Went to NetGear's website and they are aware of problems with both win7 64bit and using more than 4 gig of memory. They don't offer any solutions. The driver and software they have are the same as on the install disk. Customer support? There is none! (they don't respond). If you are buying an adapter, check the manufacture's website about compatability issues.
When I first saw this product on the market I was very excited. It boasted integrated wifi, the new 400 Mhz processor, a sleek form factor, both compact flash and secure digital expansion slots, and all at a very competitive price. I've been using my pda for four months now, and here's my opinion:- Frequently drops active synch connections with the PC even with the cradle.- Extremely short battery life.- Fragile device - I'm on my third one now even though I treat the device very carefully.- Easy to bump battery locking switch makes it easy to loose all your data.- Very poor wireless range - makes the wifi practically useless- Very few accessories available - Toshiba should have worked with third parties on this prior to launch.- Toshiba service is abysmal - Takes a long time for them to replace a defective pda, and even then you'll receive a partially repaired unit.- Record button on side is very easy to accidently push.- Having the IR-port on the side is VERY inconvenient.- No ability to set long-push options for the command buttons. Other pdas allow you to assign different commands or functions if you hold down a button for a few seconds. This one does not.- No ability to use a command button to toggle the state of the wifi connection (which would have been convenient considering how much wifi drains the battery.) All they needed to do to make this work is supply an executable that toggles the wifi, but they did not.- The device's functionality is geared towards power-users, but the lack of customization options in the product seems as if it is geared towards novices.Incidentally, I am a computer engineer who has owned about a dozen other PDA devices, so I have tried everything conceivable to resolve the above problems on my own. It may seem like a bargain at first, but the headache is not worth it!!
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 am shocked that the few reviews for this TV have been positive. A quick check on the internet for this Polaroid model will show endless counts of nothing but misery dealing with tech support, warranty service and refunding.After six months of owning one, it suddenly would not turn on for me. Apparently the 19 inch widescreens are experiencing lots of power board failures. I had to complain to customer service for over an hour, including hold time, before speaking with someone higher up about how I wanted nothing to do with their company.While they absolutely refused to authorize a refund (because the store I bought it from said that it was out of their hands after 30 days) she finally agreed to send a pre-paid label out so I could ship it via FedEx for replacement or repair. Otherwise I would be out thirty dollars just to send it out.It has been received at the repair center in CA, USA and customer service informed me that they do not even try to fix any tv "that small" and want to send a replacement - the only problem is that "there are none in stock". The TV came from the factory in March but they don't have any more? Sounds suspicious to me. I was told to call back in another two weeks for an update.A lot of internet reviews sound like the story I'm going through - many customers end up waiting months on dead-end updates from customer service until they DEMAND to have their money refunded. If I don't see a new TV soon (which is very likely to malfunction again) I am going to have do the same thing.Before you decide on this "money saver", research this model and what consumers have to say - most of it is pretty ugly.
I have a 3-yr-old model of this same keyboard that needed replacing. I ordered the exact same model because I liked it. The new one made an awful thumping/click with the spacebar. Thinking it was just a defective keyboard, I had Amazon (promptly, I might add) replace it. The replacement did the same thing. I transcribe and need a quiet keyboard, so this was unacceptable. It might be fine for someone else. I went to the local office stores and tried their floor models of the Microsoft 4000, and they all had that thumping sound - only the spacebar. The rest of the keys were quiet. I loved this keyboard but had to search for a different model that had a quieter touch. As far as longevity and ergonomics, my old 4000 was great. Even when the letters were worn off the keypads it never made any loud clunking or thumping sounds. If you are not fussy about this, you will be happy with this keyboard. If you are new to an ergonomic keyboard but are a typist, you will be used to the layout within a few days. If you spend long hours on the computer, the ergonomic layout will save your wrists.
Purchased this router and just returned it after a horrible tech support experience. Opened the box, learned that the setup wizard is for Windows users only. I'm a Mac user. I read the printed manual provided on the setup disk, but it wasn't very helpful. I called tech support, waited on hold for about 20 minutes, was then connected to a guy who tried to help me, without success, for about 15 minutes, at which point he said I'd have to call back because there was a 15-minute time limit on tech support calls. When I blew a gasket about that statement, he said he'd connect me to a level 2 support technician, but I was disconnected before that happened. I called back, waited on hold for another 20 minutes or so, gave the guy who answered the call my case number. He said he'd pass me to a level 2 support technician. I was eventually connected to one, and he got the router to work with one of our computers, but not my G4 PowerBook. At that point, I'd spent about two hours dealing with setting up the router, and I don't have time to keep messing with it. I'll likely pay the extra dollars for an AirPort router.In subsequent correspondence, D-Link said that there isn't a 15-minute time limit on tech support calls, but that's what the first guy I talked to said. So who knows what's true.Amazon made it easy to return, for which I'm grateful, but I don't have much good to say about D-Link. PowerBook users should be extra careful.Update (2/21/2009): I just set up a new AirPort Extreme router wirelessly (!) in about 5 minutes. No need to call Apple tech support. It just worked out of the box. Worth the extra bucks to avoid hassle with D-Link tech support.
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.
Not better than junky PC speakers. The subwoofer seems to have stopped working but I'm not sure why. Oh well.
i recieved this product about a few weeks ago, hooked to my ipod and got barely an audible from it, checked everthing to make sure i was hooking my ipod up properly same response. i will not recoomend this product to anyone else.
Too much bass for my taste, not good for rock music, sound feels boxed.I have a pair of RCA's that I bought at Walmart for $5 many years ago and they have much better sound than these.
I read all the reviews about this great product and how good the sound quality was. I bought and I wish I never did worst purchase ever!
I bought this scanner over a year ago, and although it was difficult to install, and keep running I did get some good scans. Then, out of the blue, it started getting this overlay of a wavey rainbow effect over the entire scanned surface. Customer Support is worthless if you can get to them. The warranty expired after a year, and they won't do a thing. They want me to trade it in on a new one, but that's not going to happen. I've visited several other sites, and I'm one of many who have had this problem. DON'T BUY ANOTHER VISIONEER PRODUCT. You won't be happy in the long run.
It gives the WRONG directions almost every time. It tells me that a destination will take 3 hours when in reality, it should only take 1 hour. Tells me to get off the wrong exit. Very stressful when you have a young child in the car.Customer support e-mails have not been responded to.
My wife bought this thing for me as a replacement for a highly reliable but old Hewlett-Packard Laserjet. I wanted the ability to print color, and to scan documents. The machine has NEVER worked properly. Constant paper feed problems. The only way to get paper to feed correctly to print even a single page is to lift the back of the sheet with your fingers, and "push" it into the paper feeder.This is my second (and last ever) Hewlett Packard product. Never again.
This is my third Olympus Digital Camera, and I bought it based on my successful experience with the previous ones.Despite of many requests to the Manufacturer (unanswered), I still cannot take a simple reasonable quality photo with the C-700. It is almost impossible to resolve the focus issue, regardless of how much light you have.In few cases where I used macro under sunlight, the results were quite exceptional. However, most of the photos taken outside (cloudy days) or inside (with a flash) came out blurred and disappointing.Even when you focus on a bright spot before flashing, there is no assurance your photo will come out Ok!. For the cases where I was successful, the flash literally wiped out the central subject and kept others (no more than 8 feet behind) pretty much in darkness.If you browse user reviews in Amazon.com you will find that I am not alone. A store clerk suggested me to buy a memory card different than the one supplied by Olympus with the camera.Although I have not tried that route yet, I doubt this will solve the problem.A WASTED INVESTMENT, UNFORTUNATELY.
It is too small in size to fit on the Mac Pro (15 inch) screen.That's it folks. I opened the package and returned it right away back to Amazon.And wasted my precious hour and half dealing with this crap.
Let me begin by saying that the E-125 itself is really a nice PDA. When mine was working, it was great, I used it all the time, for everything from an address book to the e-book function to games. (FWIW, I thought the e-book feature was pretty nice, although the overall selection is limited.)My problem with the E-125 is the absolutely terrible customer service I've received. When I needed to send mine in for repair, my first problem was tracking down an actual person to talk to about the problem with the PDA. After chasing options through an interminable VRU, I managed to speak with a live tech. He gave an address to send it to....complete with the wrong ZIP code. It was lost in the mail for over 6 weeks. When they finally received it and sent me an estimate, the estimate did not include a descirption of the problem; I had to spend over 2 hours trying to track down someone who could answer my question. (...)The icing on the cake is that because I received my E-125 as a gift, for Casio to consider it under warranty (even though it was clearly a mechanical failure and not my fault, and even though it was not even a year old), they required me to send them a NOTARIZED letter confirming that I'd received it as a gift. Unbelievable.In summary: stay away from this thing. When it works, it's great. But heaven help you if you need customer service from Casio! I cannot emphasize enough how frustrating and ridiculous my experience has been!
These headphones have pretty good sound quality and pretty good comfort but the construction is as cheap as you can get. I mean I didn't expect Koss quality for $14 but they broke the second time I wore them - just snapped when I was taking them off. They were a real waste of money.
I thought that the over-the-ear design would be the way to go for a pair of gym earphones, but I've found that it's more of a hindrance than a help. The ear buds always come out of my ears - sure, the over-the-ear arm keeps them sitting ON my ear but without the buds being right into your ear canal, you get no bass. This results in a very washed out, tinny sound.If you hold them in your ear (or if you're not moving), then they sound great - but unfortunately, my experience (over about six months) is that they just don't fit properly. The over-the-ear arm puts the ear buds at the wrong angle, which makes them pop out. I suspect the twist-to-fit MX75 ear buds -Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones- would be a better purchase.I would not buy these again.
It did not fit the the unit and the strap is too long even if it did.I have no Idea what it was for but I found it unusable so I ended up tossing it in thetrash.
I bought the system to play audible.com Audiobooks without having to burn many audio CDs for each new book.This system skips ahead when I restart my car, so I am constantly having to "rewind" the Audiobook. In addition, I have to remember the minute count each time I turn off my car so that I can "rewind" as needed. Unfortunately, I was over 4 hours into my recent book and forgot to check on the minutes before turning off my car. I have no clue where I was in the book. Argh. I will be scanning through the Audiobook in iTunes to figure out where I was. Also, the iPod is often not recognized when I restart my car, so I have to disconnect then reconnect the iPod in order for the system to recognize my iPod.I have done system resets. I have done iPod resets. I have installed iPod updates. I have had the the system serviced by an Alpine dealer. A new CDA-98-47 system skipped and did not reliably recognize my iPod nano either. Sigh.BTW, this system also stinks for CDs with a lot of short tracks or a single long track. When I restart my car, the system often skips around and otherwise does not restart where the CD stopped when I shut off my car.The funny thing is I looked at a new $[...] Alpine head unit that has a great display, etc. but it would also be lousy for Audiobooks. The first 5-6 seconds played after the system is turned on ramps up the sound, so the salesman and I could not hear what was being said. Sigh.
After reviewing the item I ordered, I realized that I was not even sent the correct item. This also is incapable of providing enough power to charge or sustain the charge on my HTC G1. It might work for other devices but I can not confirm that.
I thought this was a great price, so I put six in my shopping cart along with six of the promotional "free" card readers. Upon checkout I discovered that the shipping charge was over $78, tripling the effective price! A whopping $6.49 for each SD card plus $6.49 for each "free" card reader. Look before you leap.
I think this speaker is alright if you have a smaller amp for it I had a 4000watt amp on it and it destroyed the speaker had a nice bandpass enclosure for it it did shake the whole block very well up until the break though very good maybe if you have lower watts on your amp
Questionable functionality. Joy stick was frozen, unable to get it to release, don't know if unit plays, since can't access menu. Returned to Creative, replaced, second unit frozen also. Creative refuses to refund money, only offers support to continue troubleshooting. I am unhappy camper.
This carrying case is 1/4 too small to hold the CD player it is associated with on amazon. And not worth the hassle of returning.amazon.com should delist this product.
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!!
Used this headset with my mobile phone for conference calls...in two separate calls, the persons on the other end had difficulty hearing me. I wound up just unplugging the headset and holding the phone to my head for 4+ hours. I would not recommend this if being used with a cell phone. Also, note the jack size...it's 1.5mm, not the standard 2.5mm found on most cell phones.
i cancelled this item. i hope i wasn't charged. i do not get the bll, so i have no way of knowing. can you check?
I thought I would save some money buying the Sandisk version instead of the "tack on $20 for using black plastic" Sony ones. Well, as you might note in the title, I also fell victim of the dreaded "error" message.The strangest part is that it gave me that error the same night I started using it, but got it to work somehow by bending or banging it around while mumbling obsceneties. Rinse and repeat this scenario for the next several months I've had the MSPro and you'll get the idea on how frustrating it is when you have something worthwhile to take a photo of.Because of that reason I've made it a habit of carrying around the 32MB card that came with the camera.Another odd thing is that I can't get it to read in my Sony VAIO notebook which has a built in memory stick pro reader. There are some SERIOUS compatability issues here. Perhaps this is why Sandisk sold off parts of their flash memory technology and discontinued many of their products this past spring/summer (last time buy for this stuff was in april/may and AFAIK they shipped their last batch sometime in august).I've googled the error problem and it seems as if this has happened to a GREAT many people. Unfortunately I lost my receipt therefore I lost about $80 (I got this card when it first came out), but it's a lesson learned...buy a camera that doesn't take this propriety technology and uses cheaper, faster, and more readily available compact flash or the equivalent.It's not even the money that irritates me, it's the frustration of not being able to take a picture when you need to or attempting to upload the photos onto your harddrive only to find a blinking blue screen of death mocking you with a "Error C:13:01" message! Augh!
I bought this for a road trip to charge my phone and iPod. It worked great for the first day and half then completely broke and not only stopped charging the devices, but also drained my devices faster because we didn't realize it was broken.
We have xm in the cars and love it. I bought two of these units for my parents and one for our house. The only wat to describe it is dissapointing. We never did get it to work right after spending at least two hours of christmas day time. the next day was no better. im sendidng both back as fast as the ups man will pick it up.
Pluses: flatbed scanner, color, auto doc feeder, USB/parallel connection choice, scan to email, good setup menu, priceNegatives: expensive ink cartridges, color ink cartridges poorly designed so they clog after a short period of time (before the ink is actually gone), terrible TWAIN plug in for scanning (no descreen for magazines, for example), flaky s/w (sometimes hangs on printing and computer needs to be rebooted to exit out), poorly written manualInk cartridges for this unit are about ~$35 to $40 each, and they don't last long before clogging. I have a Win98SE and WinXP computer on a network, both have problems with this printer (both via the network and directly connected to the client PC). The ADF and flatbed scanner are nice, but I'm sure there are better printers out there. The scanner is slow, but this really depends on the resolution you want (it does up to 1200dpi. I'm in the copier business, unless you are spending big bucks for a MFP (multi-function printer), scanning can be slow). Anyway, my advice is to spend a little more money and get a much better printer.
I must say, in the first four months, I felt like this product was awesome. Decent sound, portable, loud, and fun. But then the ipod dock started malfunctioning. Now when the microphone is on over medium volume, the sound breaks up. I called customer service and after 52 minutes of holding, the man gave me a phone number to call for servicing my block rocker that no longer serviced them. A complete waste of my time. Another call, another hour of holding and they disconnect me. So in short, the product falls apart and the company will do nothing to help you out. i would not recommend this to anyone.
I got this mp3 player for christmas and was very happy with it untill one week ago. I was in school and i wanted to turn it on but it wouldn't go past the title screen. When i tried to erase all the memory it said "hard disk" problem. I had this mp3 player for 3 months and it broke on me for no reason.It was a waste of money and I would reccommend a different mp3 player.(I'm 15 years old not 13 )
It doesn't work! I was assuming it would work with my iPhone, and it doesn't. I'm not sure if mine is broken or just not compatible with the iPhone for some reason. I was really disappointed.
this is my 3rd one of these they dont last long and lead to sloppy typing with the key shapes spend a little more if you like split keyboards and buy a Fellowes instead it works is the best that can be said for the microsoft keyboards
Although we were please with the accuracy ( we test them with other units)we could get any more then 20 feet with only a glass door in betweenitems was return and we purchase the more expensive model by the same maker
I bought this headset and it was fine for the first few weeks and then the left speaker just went turned off. My audio controls said it still played yet nothing came out of it. I would suggest buying a different headset, don't waste your money with this one.
I recorded on the Sylvania DVD/VCR Combo for about 6 weeks. Recorded programs played back with a lot of static. I thought it was my tapes. Then one evening last week, the VCR recording did not work at all! When I put a tape in it, the VCR would shut down. I went out and brought a Samsung DVR/VCR combo at Costco. Imagine my surprise when the tapes (that I thought might be faulty) played the recorded program back perfectly. I was only able to record at SP speeed with the Sylvania DVD/VCR recorder - and that produced a lot of static when played back.So, my tapes were not faulty. I am thoroughly disappointed with my purchase of the Sylvania DVD/VCR combo through Amazon.com. Based on this experience, it is veryly unlikely I will purchase any more products through Amazon.
Brother MFC printers big disappointment...mine broke just at the end of warranty period and i had bad experience with MFC 5100 C also!!!!
Its a cute TV but thats all it is cute. The DVD stopped working 3 months after buying this. Its not children nor adult friendly. Disney should have recalled this TV. Other people I know that own one, has the same problem, DVD does not work. I was surprised Disney made such a bad quality product, and won't stand behind it. I will no longer buy disney electronics.
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 also received a Vaio fj170 with the seal broken. I have emailed by State Attorney General if this constitutes selling used merchandise.
I bought the wide converter WC-DC58A and the tele-converter TC-DC58B lenses that go with this adapter. Their magnification, above and beyond the cameras capabilities are so minimal that they are a total waste of money. I am shocked that Canon would sloutch to this level, as to sell a lense that does nothing more than the camera will already do. If Canon is worried about their image, they should not even make this junk available. Guess I need to spend at least $3,000 to come close to what I thought I might get. I am a novice so that's what these are made for evidently. They look all professional, like you really got something, but you may as well duct tape the bottom of a Coke bottle to the front of your camera and you would get the same results. I am sure it is my fault for not doing more reviewing of the products. Buyers, DO YOUR HOME WORK!!
I realize that not every printer will be as bad as mine, but I have had a plethora of problems. The on/off light burned out within 2 weeks. Practically every time I print something, I have to clean or realign the nozzles. For a while, the printer wouldn't work unless it was turned on before the computer. And if this is being miserly with ink, I'd hate to see what regular ink use is! You get what you pay for, I suppose.
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.
Far under performed, I was hoping for the local free HD channels, this antenna did not give me any. All the local channels it did give me were very poor quality and in order to actually get more then a couple of channels you have to manually adjust the antenna. To many design flaws and the HDTV advertisement is false. Save your money, don't buy it.
I read some good reviews for this mouse. However, I was really disappointed with the quality and the design. Firstly, the mouse rocks. I mean when you put it on a flat surface, there is a slight wobble because all edges are not in contact. Next, when you place your hand, the mouse tilts a millimeter to the back as the points of contact are not at the very back of the mouse.The plastic looks cheap. The mouse feels hard to move on the surface (surface friction). This one goes back for sure. I bought the Logitech VX Revolution and I am much happier.
I bought two of these. After a year and a half of operation, one is dead, and the other is clearly dying, as more and more bad sectors are cropping up. One failure I could write off as a fluke. But two - plus all the other lousy reviews here - convince me that this is just a flimsy product. Save yourself the trouble and buy something more robust.
This camera takes terrible photographs at night as well as inside. I took about one hundred photos recently at Walt Disney World at night mainly of my children. Only five of the pictures were any good. The night mode focuses to infinity leaving your subject blurry. Without the night mode the flash is so weak it's useless. The red eye reduction takes forever to fire the picture which means your subjects (children) have moved leaving a terrible shot.All the indoor photos proved to be poor also. The camera is just not quick enough to fire. If you have small children and are going to try to photograph them, I would avoid this camera.I gave it two stars because it is easy to use and compact, but that's not why you buy a camera. I returned mine and am looking for a new one.
I purchased two of these coby players around christmas 2006. These were great little players for about 4 months then they started acting up....not wanting to play the dvd giving a "wrong disc error" this happed off and on ( i contacted coby but the warranty was already past they would do nothing) then about 6 months old (june 2007)they have completely quite working.
My wife received this as a gift. Not being particularly technical I installed the software (I'm a software engineer). The product generated an error that was not documented anywhere (online or within the guide) and technical help was as bad as it possibly could be. Pinnacle Systems responded to my emails with answers to their most common problems, none of which related to our problem. They had obviously never even read the email. Phone support is non existent (I'm currently on hold and have been for over 30 minutes). I would strongly recommend not buying this product unless you are very technical AND very patient.
The wireless router broke one month after the warranty expiration. Perfect timing. And linksys even does not provide any tech support after the warranty expires. The router had to be restarted every a few days in order for it to work properly even when flashed with dd-wrt. Bad quality.
For a $18 surge protector, I would expect this unit to have quality construction. As soon as I opened the package, my whole house reeked of a terrible cheap plastic smell. I have to believe this is bad for your health. The smell is akin to the cheap Spectre TVs Costco used to sell. Functionally it seems to be ok, but if you are sensitive to smells I would not recommend this product.
Only the B2 version of this product is compatible with TIVO. There is no way to guarantee that Amazon will ship you the correct version of this product. I ordered it and the B1 version arrived at my doorstep. So I returned it and indicated that I specifically needed version B2. I got an email back that seemed to indicate that it wouldn't be a problem to send the correct version. My replacement just arrived and it's still B1. After speaking to a customer service rep on the phone it seems that there is no way for Amazon to guarantee that they can send me the correct product because their orders are processed by machines and not human beings. Do yourself a favor and don't bother ordering this product for your TIVO. Since I was unable to actually use adapter I can't say anything about how it works, it may work wonderfully with your home computer.
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.
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.
A similar experience to most here in the UK. Many hours wasted getting some degree of quality from the webcam feature, involved long long downloads from the creative support web-site (although this was easy to locate and use). Having updated everything, I still encounter problems with the &quot;go plus&quot; software which crashes if trying to delete pictures from the album. I agree with others: forget the &quot;go&quot; feature, unless you are going to use this in glorious sunshine, very close up. Anything else and you will get very poor colour, blurred images etc. Not being able to preview your photo before logging back on to the PC makes this a real problem. The above was experienced on a bang upto date Dell XPS B800R, 128 Mb memory and Windows ME.
It doesn't say whether it reads SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)? Better to be safe: buy one that is ready for SDHC.
I did not like this product as two of the 4 I purchased burned out as soon as I screwed them in. I was told in another review that they would probably burn out when the bulb did but it didn't even take that long. I would not recommend this product
This amp is absolute junk. I am the Technology Coordinator for a small mid western school district. We bought this amp (actually, we bought 9 of them) from our local AV supplier for use in the classroom. They are hooked to a DVD/VCR player and a pair of small Dual brand speakers. Nothing fancy.After less than a year of use I now have three of them that don't work properly. Two of them have the sound cut out intermittently and one has a loud hum through the speakers whenever the unit is turned on. I was told by the AV supplier to make sure nothing was sitting on top of them because the weight would cause them to short out. For the record, nothing has sat on top of any of these amps since we got them, but I don't think that says too much for the robustness of this product when you can't set anything on top of it. Have you ever seen a stereo cabinet where components weren't stacked?Bottom line: This is "Made in China" junk and should be avoided.PS: So far I have sent one of these back to the company for repair under warranty. They said it would take 3 to 6 weeks to get it back. This is the year 2008. What takes 6 weeks to repair?
It's extremely unfortunate but I can't help looking at this as a predatory product. There's no good reason to make the camera require a proprietary design to begin with but then to charge this much money for it -- it's insulting. The quality is fine but for less than half the cost, you can buy a charger plus four AA batteries and recharge them galore. Heck, you could buy three more sets of perfectly good AA batteries and never ever run out of juice.I'm a Canon fan but enough is enough. The camera's Excellent, the lenses are Fair to Good, the AC adapter is a bad buy for the money.
My old ink jet was better than this printer. There are ghost images on the pages and envelopes always print crooked. I needed a printer and the one I wanted was on back order. I now wish that I had waited for the one with great reviews!
I got this, thinking it would be a handy thing to have for my sister, who lives in a hurricane prone area. It never, ever worked. You get what you pay for, and this was junk.
I am a huge believer in Linksys products, but this one is clearly not ready for prime time. I have a very solid Linksys network with the latest Linksys Wireless G and N products and have no problems on my multiple computers, Tivo, print servers, or or others wireless products. I regularly am within 95% of my the links speed from my local ISP (5 MBPS). However, I've had the same intermitent audio cut-out issue with this product since day one, even with the latest drivers from the Linksys Web Site.The web interface for the product was easy to use but every setting change means you have to wait 30 seconds for the device to reboot. I easily connected the device to my home network using WPA security. I'm using the client on my Windows XP SP2 PC and when the audio plays it sounds great on my home stereo. However, every 20-30 seconds the audio cuts out for 1-2 seconds.Here is what I've tried:1. Resetting the bridge to factory defaults2. Using the wired versus wireless connection3. Adjust MTU fragementation levels on the bridge4. Adjust the transmission speed on the bridge5. Downloading the latest drivers for the bridge6. Moving the bridge to where it is only a few feet from the router7. Tried the bridge from another Windows XP SP2 PC only to experience the same intermittent audio issue8. Tried from another PC with a Wireless G card instead of a Wireless N card9. Contacting Linksys technical support who ultimately stated that there must be a defect with my unit.After looking on the Linksys site I see I'm not the only person experiencing this issue. If you Google "wmb54g" and "intermittent audio" you'll get more then a few hits. My recommendation is to not purchase this item.
Pros:InexpensiveVery long cordMic works well enoughCons:Very cheaply madeCord is not single-sided and is thicker than mostNot very comfortableSound quality is poor -- OK for games, not recommended for musicOne of the drivers fell out of its socket, but I was able to take the headset apart and pop it back in.
Worked great for my smoker once. The next time I tried I couldn't get a temperature reading. I'm assuming it's a bad probe. This thing is crap. Never buying a Taylor product again.
I purchased this paper and ink package at the same time I purchased an Epson PictureMate Snap 4x6 Photo Printer from Amazon. The ink cartridges didn't fit the Snap printer, and I returned the package to Amazon. I had a hard time finding cartridges for the Snap printer, so it may be fairly new and the cartridges hard to find in the after market. That being said, I am sure the paper and ink will be just fine if you have the printer they are designed for.
Had to return this cable as it did not provide a male connector which fit my Dell 1700 printer. See my review of the Sabrant cable which did fit.
I bought this radio a couple of years ago and it worked fine for those two years until the volume control function failed.When turning the knob you would get loud static at the low to mid end of the VC range and then it would come on at the 3/4 volume rotation which is much louder than needed most of the time.I have a number of Boston Acoustic speaker sets and have been very happy with them. This radio was a disappointment in terms of quality. Instead of paying to get it repaired I bought the Tivoli Clock radio.On the bright side this radio has dropped considerably in price since I first bought it.
The Elite screen arrived broken and I spent hours trying to find out why it was not retractable. Then I contacted the seller, the seller told me to contact the manufacturer. Initially they tried to mail me the broken part, it did not help. So the manufacturer mail me a new screen. I told them to test it to before mailing me junk :-). They did test it and it has been working since then. However I don't expect it to last for more than 1-2 years. You can tell it is not very durable.
I bought another pack from this company (BeltPac), and while I did test the pack as described in the instructions, the pack leaked when I used it in the sea, destroying my phone and my mp3 player. I contacted Aquapac, as they claim to have a warranty if the pack if used apropriately, but they refused to refund me the pack or the content that was destroyed (MP3 player + phone).BEWARE WHEN YOU BUY ON OF THESE PACKS: EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE PACK MAY LEAK AND THE COMPANY WILL REFUSE TO REFUND YOU.AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST!
I owned this system for 9 months. The single worst home electronics investment I've made in 30 years. The DVD player choked on brand new DVD's constantly. "Cannot Read Disc" or 5min+ pauses ruined more family movie nights than I can recall. I couldn't get Bose customer support to respond to me. Ever. It's exapandability and connectivity are miniscule. It was not even possible to buy a functioning DVD player to plug into it and salvage the investment. The "surround sound" is a joke, but I never realized it till I replaced it with a real 5.1 system. Seriously - don't even think about it. Friends don't let friends buy Bose...
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.
After only 2 years, our television is no longer viewable because of a recurring product malfunction. The bulb in our TV burnt out and now we have to spend $300 to replace it. However, after some research, it appears this malfunction is common with this make and model. Just visit this online petition for proof: http://www.petitiononline.com/panbulb/.
This product is NOT what I expected. Unlike my old VHS cleaner/rewinder this one does not use a cleaning solution and does not clean the VHS tapes as well. My old Cleaner/Rewinder had a hole to put several drops of cleaning solution much like the head cleaners for VHS machines, it had what was referred to as cleaning heads which where felt and replaceable. This Machine has a plastic post that rests against the tape as it rewinds but does NOT clean very well. I made 3 attempts to clean 1 VHS tape with little accomplishment. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone as a tape CLEANER, as a REWINDER it works fine.
I purchased this cable to be able to achieve 120hz on my Alienware AW2310. It functioned correctly @ 1920x1080 60hz. When changed to 120hz my whole screen would become blurry and text would be unreadable. I ordered a replacement Rosewill DVI-D Dual Link and it worked perfectly. I'm not sure if mine was defective or if they this how they all are. It seems like a bandwidth issue. I would recommend avoiding this product if you're using it for a 120hz monitor.
So i picked this product up after my brother had an unfortunate accident with my 30g black iPod, i thought what the hell, i love Microsoft software, i might as well try some hardware.i was really excited when i received the player, first of all the EXCELLENT packaging, its VERY well done, and now i see why they put so much effort into the packaging.Upon taking the player out for the first time i was immediatly dissapointed with the size and build quality of the Zune, i mean if anything felt like cheap plastic this was it, i mean the screen is 10/10 i love the interface and cleartype font, also the ability to choose themes is pretty cool too. so i messed around with the pre-loaded content for a while and then decided to install the software and get going.I am running Windows Vista Home Premium, well the included disc doesnt like that, wont install sodtware, so i have to go to the Zune homepage to download, no problem, i have a decent connection so its done in a few seconds, so i finally get through the install, and then im going through a prelimenary set of questions, "do you want to sync?", "do you want to add files to library?" etc. well i decided not to do this because i have about 12,000 songs so its kind of pick and choose for me. even though i chose not to sync or add files it ignored me and started syncing my files (all 12,000, and i know all of them wouldnt have fit) in alphabetical order, which wasnt bad becasue i figured ok ill just stop the sync, no dice, tried and tried, Zune software froze after about 4 program restarts i could finally stop it, then i wanted some more space so i tried to delete the pre-installed media, well i tried and it just hung and froze some more, so that was pretty much the last straw for me, i returned the Zune and picked up another 30gb black iPod and i was up and running with iTunes in about 5 minutes.Other things i just couldnt stand:1. WiFi, wow talk about battery drain and completley pointless.2. i got a chance to check out the Zune marketplace, ehh not so much yet.3. Clickwheel, enough said i just really love my clickwheel.4. horrible EQ.overall i really tried to like it but it was just too time consuming and cumbersome for me to keep a second longer, and please dont call me an Apple fanboy becasue i am completley opposite, and am 100% MS fanboy, trust me.
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 read reviews before purchasing this remanufactured ink cartridge. Sounded okay, so I ordered. Wasn't a great idea. The ink didn't last long at all. The quality was okay at first.
Works for about 3 months then develops all kinds of memory problems. can't find songs, displays wrong lists, displays "out of range", etc... sometimes just has a black screen and won't work. Exremely frustrating. Customer service recommends resetting with a paper clip in the bottom hole which worked twice. 90 warranty is a joke. save your money.
I love this mouse with the weighting and DPI selection. Improved my Call of Duty scoring by 25 to 30%. But---it went dead in the water after 3 weeks of use. Seems to be a problem with some of them. They freeze up cursor-wise. I'm going to try it on another computer (Forum suggestion) and if doesn't work, will return it for replacement.
When the TV works, it's good. Mine broke three months out of warranty and the repair cost was very expensive.
after 8 disc it doesn't read any more only says disc error, I have made a mistake buying this dvd player.
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.
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!
Package seems it has been used.Some scratches on the front that even influence the lens...Been fooled by the name Canon
The Pinnacle for MAC HD Stick is a truly neat concept. I say concept because it does pull in both analog and HD terrestrial broadcasts and you can hook it up to your cable/SAT. I really don't feel that the product is truly mature enough to cost what it does. While the hardware is nice it is extremely bulky (wide) and gets very hot. I actually attach it to a powered USB 2.0 fanout adapter so that I can keep the heat away from my MAC Pro Laptop and it is so wide that it I loose one of my USB ports on the fan out adapter. The software that comes with it is not easy to navigate around. The manual for the software is located on the products manufacture web site. It took me some time navigating around the menu layers to find the DVR playback menu. I find it disturbing that for the price I paid for this unit and I only get the "Lite" version of the software and If I want all the features I have to spend up to fifty dollars more.The bottom line here is, you have to ask yourself how important is it to have HD on you laptop or other MAC? After buying this I question myself all the time about whether is was worth it or not. If it had more features I would say yes. But it reminds me too much of my Digidesigns Pro Tools software where you get the basics and if you really want it to work you need to spend even more to make the software actually useful.Before you buy this make darn sure you really need it.. Otherwise I would pass... I bet there will be competition to this product.
I bought this product about 1.5 years ago. Until a few weeks ago things were OK. Now each time after selecting the destination, it freezes when I accept the caclulations.TomTom helpdesk on the other hand has me go through software troubleshooting and I had to call them back 8 times and yell and them before they acknowledged their mistakes. They will send a replacement unit, but sufice it to say that I am done with this brand.TomTom stands for DumbDumb
We had gotten this item as a gift well it stopped working after less than a year and My mother sent us the same one again we used it once same thing happened H03 error code on both. Obviously there is a major problem if you read all the reviews alot of people have the same problem. We used the advise on here to fix it or the other alternitive was to take it in and pay $59 to have it looked, I think not on two you can buy a whole new system for that. We took the back of you unit off like previously stated in other people comments and moved the optic lens toward the center we just guessed and both units work now. Of course Panasonic won't tell you this because they can't make money off of fixing it. I would like to say i am not impressed with Panasonic they should of recalled this!!!
I bought this router based on some excellent reviews that I read online. However, my experience with this router was all bad. It did not play nice with my Mac Book Pro. It was always having a hard time establishing a connection with the router. It worked okay once I turned off Ipv6 on my Mac Book, but I had to do a ton of troubleshooting to find that solution. Even then it still had intermittent connection issues. Then on day 3, the router died completely. No power, no lights, no data, nothing. I tried a couple of different outlets to make sure it wasn't a bad socket. It wasn't. The router just died. I would not recommend this router to anyone, and I'll be looking at other options for a replacement.
My mom bought this under my name and she is almost 70 and it is very hard for her to use. She wants to return it.
I have been a loyal Panasonic user for decades. I bought this product in the expectation I could replace my DVD player, HD tuner and VCR. I am sadly disappointed. The unit is frustratingly bad in user functionality. Setting functions, changing channels, even powering on or off are painfully glacial. You have to wait a long time for it to power up and read the disc before you operate the unit. If you switch channels too fast it gets confused as to what channel it is on; the unit display will show one channel yet the TV displays another. The HD tuner is only 480p. The unit has unexpectedly hung to where you have to unplug the unit to reset it. If I could return this unit I would, but the Amazon affiliate supplier will not take it back. This is an extremely poor engineered product from Panasonic. It should be avoided.UPDATEThis unit continued to have problems. I shipped it back to Panasonic for service. They replaced the digital board and fully tested it. Two weeks after getting it back it started to exhibit other problems including dropping the received signal and stopping in the middle of recording. Again, this is a poorly designed unit and should be avoided.UPDATE IIProblems continued. I sent the unit back to Panasonic a second time. Within hours of receiving the unit it back it started to exhibit other problems. The product design is flawed.
cheap flimbsy and hard to use have to wear gloves so you dont get cut stay away go to your local stereo shop
Not the headphones I expected;they look much better than the quality the produce.So, here areNEGATIVES:1) The sound - although powerful (thus 2 stars, not 1) - is distorted from the original sound, and produces poor quality. As a musician with absolute pitch, I can tell the sound of those headphones is much different than the other headphones I had (I normally use PTX6, which are not as powerful, but produce much better, more natural, soiund)2) Extremely uncomfortable to wear! They cannot be adjusted to shorten, they can only be adjusted to extend, thus they keep constantly slipping off my ears!3) The foam pads are also smaller than standard headphones, thus somewhat painful to wear.4) Unlike my other headphones (PTX6) the earpads do not fold making it impossible to put them in the pocket of a jacket. Thus not as compact as I expected.The POSITIVES:1) Sound is very loud & powerful2) Look "cool" and modern3) The volume lever is convenientOverall, this expensive item is definitely not worth the cost.
I dropped this charger onto the garage floor while exiting my car and the tip broke,unlike any other car chargers I've had; it is made of very cheap material.
It is stuck in the 480i, 480p mode and won't switch to 1080i to watch DVD's. The representatives at LG say it's the TV setting, but this is just not the case.The TV is a Sony 46" LCD with HDMI hook-up. It is very frustrating. It would be a good idea if you could check this feature out at the store before purchase.
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.
When I first bought this printer dock, I was very happy and was showing it to everyone. Very quickly however, the paper would not pick up to feed into the dock. Contacting Kodak is a waste of time. I was a fool, and purchased a "used" one on eBay. It arrived in its original packing and looked brand new. Nothing had been opened, including the ink ribbon and paper. I was busy and didn't have time to use it. When I did.....I discovered too late that this one had the SAME PROBLEM AS MY FIRST ONE!! Now I have 2 expensive pieces of junk setting here and I don't know what to do with them. They are too expensive to throw away, and too expensive to repair. I'm finished trusting KODAK!
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).
For charging or playing my iPod nano, the iHome works just fine.My main two complaints have to do with the alarm clock function of the iHome. I have woken up late or overslept numerous times because of this alarm clock.1) The AC Power Adapter unplugs too easily. Any time I move the clock, plug disconnects even though it looks connected. The back up battery will keep the time set, but the alarm won't work.2) To turn the alarm off, the button is at the top. To snooze, the bar is on the bottom. All too often, while in just woken up "Oh gawd, please let me have a few more minutes of sleep," I have reached for the snooze bar, but accidentally hit the off button because it's the first thing my hand hits while trying to find the snooze.
I'm on my second one, after returning the first after 2 months. Both have seized up and quit running after an hour or 2 of use. The volume has also quit working after just 8 months of not much use. I do not recommend this unit.
I own one and every single Panasonic PT-50LC13 has a defective ballast that overpowers the bulbs. We received 1500$ for warranty to buy new flatscreen luckily, but it was originally 3,000$. I've replaced the bulbs with 4-5 oem new panasonic bulbs and even tried generic ones, but they always die very quickly especially when kids or guests switch the T.V. on and off before the 45 min cool down period! So don't buy from anyone who is trying to sell you this load of junk.
I installed the battery, turned it on, the red light came on and everything, but it doesn't do squat. I even had 3 friends try it to see if they could tell any difference, but other than a slight hiss when they're on, I can't tell any difference between on and off.As for sound quality, I tried them plugged in to a cd player and the sound was acceptable, enough bass, but the treble was lacking.I am going to return mine.
curiosly i inserted the MMC to increase my cell'smemory.but it couldnt be read,either I cant take it backto keep my old 64MB MMC.It caused me a lot trouble,until I getto service center.The service man struggled and finally taken itout into broken pices.thank god my phone memory card slot is not damaged.
My unit gets hot, but not that bad. After about 1 year, one of the ports stop working for no explainable reason. If it weren't for that I would have rated this unit higher given it's functionality and price.Actually 3 out of 4 ports now don't work...(about two months after I posted this review originally)
(9/8/12) - Purchased from Malelo and Company, Taiyo Yuden DVDs, thought they were best DVDs made. But first one off top was bad. (9/10/12) - 2 out of 3 bad. Zero stars for Taiyo Yuden.
I just have this camera two days ago, and I found the performance of the battery really awkful. The menu described the 4 AA alkalines batteries would run 2 hours continues playback. This is not truth. First, I installed the new batteries which the Minolta provied. Not even have an hour, the batteries exhausted. I put a new set of batteries. The result is the same. Also the battery door is hard to close.
2-Port USB Car Charger AdapterFortunately this adapter was cheap, because I wanted it to charge my iPhone and iPad in the car at the same time, using the other separate charger for my laptop, which I KNEW would need more voltage. I have a single usb adapter that works FINE for both the iPhone and iPad in my car. But this adapter doesn't work for the iPAD even if my iPHONE is NOT plugged in at the same time.You have to review the voltage carefully because assuming it will work like any single usb car charger is wrong. And the "...and more" description makes it sound like it works on SO MANY items when I'm sure smaller items are all it gives sufficient voltage to.
and the quality of pics are low. don't recommend.for 10 or 20 you can get a much better one.
I bought two of these batteries for my Nikon D80. One never worked. The other worked until it needed recharging. It will not charge. I have had no problem with Nikon battery that came with camera. Going to buy another battery made by Nikon now.
Let me take this opportunity to praise Amazon's return policy. This thing only costs a few dollars, and it wasn't worth my time to pack it up and return it, having just returned a couple other things. But the radio doesn't work.* You cannot manually tune up or down.* When you press the scan button, there is a long delay before a station is found.* STATIC and uneven volumeI live in major metropolitan area of the U.S, and other radios work fine in the same location. Fresh batteries did not help. This thing is a dud.
there are 2 wires that connect the power source (usb) to the fan and they come off easily..
Hi,i have never wrote bad review.and this is the first.i bought this Simran unit for 900W product and it just doesn't work.i tested it with multi meter and found that the 1600W optionreturn between 40V-70V instead of 110V-120V.the 50W option works fine.bottom line if you need to use it for product with more than 50Wthis is just doesn't work!save your money.
I just got this product today, just took it out of the package and I'm already unhappy. The sound quality is a joke. Even the simple "click" sound when I open a page on a website sounds terrible. I can't get the microphone to work even though I know its not a problem with my computer. The headset I bought to replace this one with was about as broken as it could possibly be and the microphone on that one still worked. It doesn't make any sense that a brand new headset wouldn't work properly.I started to lose interest in SONY a few years ago when my Playstation 2 was stolen and I realised that I never enjoyed any of the game on it enough to buy a new one. Since then, I've still respected SONY's products as being of high quality... until now.
When my speakers arrived, one worked and one did not. I went through the trouble-shooting steps, trying to make the speaker work every which way. No go. The company does not provide a phone number to address these issues. You have to correspond by email. In response, they asked me to send back the damaged speaker and so on and so on. It became easier to just send the whole thing back to Amazon, which is what I did.
Was not expecting to have to deal with all the issues I had with this ipod. Unfortunately did not work for me.
This product did not work properly in my printer a HP PSC 950xi. I am waiting for a response to my request to return the four cartridges for a credit.
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.
This 2 X teleconverter is not compatible with all Nikon lenses. I bought it and now it is almost useless for me.
The Griffin iTrip is super small and good in Theory. In my vehicle it works very well, and I like that there are sooo many options for different radio stations. If you only want to use this item in your vehicle, then this is a great item!The sound is not as clear as most people would like, bit too much static for my taste. If you are picky, Monster Cable iCarPlay iPod Wireless FM Transmitter is the BEST I've found, but only useful in the car!If you are looking to use this on just any radio, then you must have a good antennae, if you don't have a good antennae your sound will be CRAP. I have tried this transmitter on 5 different radios at work... everything from a boombox to an expensize surroundsound system. It all comes down to the antennae!!!I will keep this product, but only for a back-up!
I have poor reception where I live and was hoping this would improve my reception which it didn't.
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.
Just to get this part out of the way, if you use the Seagate ST650211U-RK 5.0GB USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive within its advertised and UNadvertised limits, it works pretty well.That said, what the packaging, fact sheet, and specs do not tell you is that the drive is severely limited compared to other drives. Want to allocate three or more partitions? Sorry, all you get is two and not the usual four (three primaries and one extended). Want to use something other than FAT32 for your file system? Sorry again.I bought the drive to carry conveniently two bootable systems, the freeDos included in the Seagate package and Knoppix, a self-configuring Debian Linux distro that boots on just about anything and identifies just about all hardware and networks on its way up. I'm used to packaging that says that the supported operating systems are Windows and Mac - no Linux - but going unsupported into Linux-land is something I've just had to get used to.With the machine in Win XP Pro, I plugged in the drive and loaded the Seagate CD. The drive showed up just fine, and the CD let me check out the documentation and install the Toolkit software. I've got serious gripes about the Toolkit. First, there is no choice about where it loads its stuff (forced into C:\Program Files). Second, it puts its HTML doc there, too. Third, with no warning or any mention anywhere at all in the doc, it adds a silent startup of the toolkit to the registry at Run, and that brings up Four, there is *no* uninstall and not even an entry in Add/Remove Programs. This is an extremely arrogant installation script.As for repartitioning, I only tried the reasonable: a small FAT16 active boot partition with freeDos and grub, an ext3 Linux partition (primary), and an extended partition with one linux-swap, one ext3, and one FAT32 as logicals.The BIOS intermittantly finds the drive now. More often than not when I go to the BIOS setup to move the plugged-in Pocket Drive to the top of the priority list, it isn't even on the list. Knoppix gets a different and unknown ID from the drive (very unusual). Win XP finds the drive and allows manipulation of the contents of only one of the two partitions (logical partition is missing).To re-emphasize, for anyone operating the Seagate Pocket within its limitations, it is a good, decently-performing device. But to anyone with even a hint of geekiness, this is an unsatisfactory purchase. I'll probably be returning mine today.
I too have not been able to install. I have not read this as a problem but my Webroot virus program is putting this in quarantine indicating part of the install is "Give4free" adware which I certainly want no part of. Would rather throw $10 out the window than have problems with adware!
Battery was DOA, would not charge .. had to return. Purchased another from another vendor locally in case it had same problem. It worked great! Would recommend except purchase locally, so you can get one with a good battery.
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.
I purchased this battery from NewMP3Technology, and it exploded 10 minutes after its first use. As other reviewers have also written, there is no invoice in the box; therefore, the only way to know how to return the item is to contact NewMP3Technology. However, they will not answer your emails (I have done it multiple times in the past 10 days: no luck). I am also very disappointed by Amazon for letting these sellers on their site: bottom line, I am left with an exploded battery, and no idea how to receive a refund.
Do not buy this product. The sound quality is mono- and full of static, even with the Nano turned all the way up. I tried it on my home stereo, and then in my car. I could hear the music, but I didn't even want to - it made great music sound awful. Great concept, but this product isn't ready for commercial use yet.
If you read the negative &#34;technical&#34; reviews on this voltage regulator, most of them are fair and honest, yet disappointing. I put mine up against a meter where the voltages were low and high.I called the customer help number for APC and ended up talking for a loooooooong time to a person that repeated everything I said to him, back to me, and most times getting it incorrect...and not my fault.He was patient and earnest but alas yet another company hiring &#34;triage&#34; help desk clerks with very little knowledge armed with only a pre-written script.He eventually had to place me on hold several times so he could ask a higher level tech for answers.Here is what he explained to me:The unit actually is a small boost or cut in voltage. It will not, nor does it act as what most people would think of as a &#34;regulator.&#34;This unit will either boost or cut the voltage by a factor of 6%.If you are in America and have it set to 120 but have a low voltage service coming to your home, say 90 volts for example. This unit will only boost it 6% or approximately 5.4 volts If you are at 95 volts, then you may get close to 100 volts using this &#34;booster&#34;. 10 volts will go to 106 volts...and so on.Likewise if you are experiencing high voltage service at your home, this unit will reduce it by a factor of 6%.130 volts will be reduced to 122 volts. Still running a little hot, whereas in the USA most voltages are 110-120.This may help minor power surges or low voltages, and may keep your computer or TV from &#34;messing up&#34;, but it only does 6% either way.If you are unsure of how &#34;hot or cold&#34; your devices can safely operate, consult the manufacturer or owners manual. (or a friend who knows about this type of stuff.)I play loud guitar at a place that has &#34;dirty&#34; electricity. This devices will not help with &#34;dirty electricity.&#34; If there are other machines, coolers, air conditioners, heaters, washing machines, dryers that use a lot of power and may have a bad ground or poor circuitry, this APC unit will not &#34;condition&#34; the line, though there have been honest reports of some devices that &#34;no longer hum&#34; or don't shut off & restart when the air conditioner kicks on, etc.A really good quality Voltage Regulator/Power Conditioner will cost well over four bills. (Benjamins.) There is no way of getting around it, yet I decided to keep this unit as I cannot afford the expensive ones in hopes that any help will be better than nothing. Try it...if you hate it...send it back!
The battery does not work after first use. Tried to charge it but was not successful.
I've had this product for one day.I sit with a window behind me. When I have the anti-glare screen on, I can see the reflection from the windows; when I have it off, I don't. So that's bothersome.This filter is too small for my monitor. I have a 18" LCD, and it fits just barely so I can't see the edges of my monitor, which is annoying because my toolbar is at the bottom and I can only see half of it. Whatever anti-glare screen you buy, I recommend going one size up so you don't have this effect. (It'll look ugly, but it'll work.)Also, the ground cable is conveniently located right where my power button for the monitor is. This means, if I touch or slightly adjust the screen, my monitor turns off.
Okay, so my birthday was a week ago ...My family knew I really wanted a digital camera, so they decided to pick the HP PS620 for me ...Just looking at the box told me that this was nothing to get excited about. Only 2 Megapixels? 3x optical zoom? That's it?Yeah, I was polite and thankful upon getting it as a gift, but I'll defenitely be returning it with a speed!Before you ever turn on the camera, you'll already be unimpressed. The camera feels very light and plastic-ish. Weighing in at a mere .46 pounds, this thing feels more like a children's toy than a real $200 digital camera.Then you start taking pictures ...Anyone who has ever had a digital camera before will immediately notice the lack of features and options, and the picture quality can easily be obtained (surpassed, even??) with a much cheaper 35mm. There really isn't any special features or advanced options to speak of, and the photographer's creative control is extremely restricted. There is not even a Sepia or Black &amp; White Mode to speak of, so any such editing of your pictures will have to be done on your computer, in a Photoshop program for example.Many things that a serious photographer would like to have control over will be absent. The white balance, ISO, and the shutter speed cannot be controlled, they are all automatic! This becomes very frustrating.There is also a &quot;movie&quot; mode, but I believe it is actually refered to as a &quot;motion image&quot; or &quot;motion JPEG&quot; or something. This is because you can't record the video with audio.So really, the best thing to do is never, ever, ever buy this camera for yourself, or loved ones on their birthdays, either. Serious photographers will find absolutely NO significant controls to take charge over, feeling very restricted. The camera is simply too simple for them. Folks new to digital cameras will find themselves satisfied for now, but in a few months when they begin learning more and more about digital cams they will already be ready for an upgrade. So even for amateurs, the camera is not worth the price.I recomend instead the Sony Cybershot P10. It does cost a bit more money, but new digital photographers will find a lot of options and controls at their disposal. Even though there's a bit more to learn with that camera, no one should be intimidated by it. Sony has made a very easily-accessible camera in the P10.For even more advanced photographers, the Nikon Coolpix 5700 is an excellent 5.0 megapixel camera, with even yet more advanced features than the Sony P10.Both of these cameras will make any photographer, amateurs and serious ones, very happy ...the price is a little higher, but anyone willing to give either a try will realize that the price is definitely worth it.And as for this worthless camera? Anyone could eventually find that this simplified, point-and-shoot camera is hardly worth $200. I wouldn't pay one red cent for this thing.pea sout
we have had so many problems with this printer....and their product support is awful...we continually have to shut down our whole system in order for the printer to work...then after minutes it won't print, we downloaded a new driver, took 8 hours to download, thought that would solve the problem....not on your life!!!!never again will we buy another hp....
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.
My RC 897T DVD/VCR Recorder just died after only 8 months. The tuners LG use are shoddy and last just enough to make the warranty mostly useless.They use Korean labor to exploit the extreme poverty and it shows.As for Customer Service. Despite having a warranty and determining that my DVD recorder was a lemon (poorly made swindle) she told me to call a local repair shop whose phone number she supplied. Of course I'd have to pay for the repair.When I called the repair shop it turns out they only repair TVs.Google "LG sucks" and browse through the over 1 1/2 million hits you'll get.Avoid LG like the plague.
I used this card to connect my cable modem to my computer...utter garbage. It never worked...I just simply went out to a store and bought one from Sohoware.....that card worked as soon as i popped it into the computer..Another reason to stay away from D-Link is their tech support is long distance..I have to waste extra money..no way!!
I bought this and dragged it home and set it up. We immediately discovered the DVD button would not eject the DVD tray, so we couldn't use it. We called the 1-800 number for advice. They said return it to the store! They also said you have to be "careful" when buying these combos, because when one thing goes wrong invariably more will go wrong! This from their own customer service department! Don't buy this one.
You live, you learn.You got what you pay. After a year of light use, copy paper starts getting ripped.Does not make any sense to fix. Repairs cost more than value of this machine.
Worked fine at first. Initially was only using it as a CD player, and was happy with the sound. Later on, we bought a HDTV, and I was happy with the Philips' DVD playing ability. But 6-9 months later, when playing DVDs, this thing would sometimes freeze up/crash. I would have to unplug/replug to reset it. But never was there an issue playing a CD. After another 3-6 months, it would not play a complete DVD without freezing/crashing. So I pulled out an older DVD player, and relegated the Philips to CD duty. For only a few months, until this week. It crashed playing a CD, and now will not respond at all to unplugging/replugging, and one of my CDs is trapped inside. I look forward to busting up this thing to get my CD back. Philips again? Never.
The headphones were not blue, which is what I ordered. I do not notice any extra bass.Not that impressed with this item.
IF YOU ARE EXPECTING IT TO USE IN YOUR SONY CAMERA/CAMCORDER, FORGET IT !IT DOESNOT WORK WITH MY SONY DSC-V1 AND DSCV3 CAMERAS.
Since I do not stock odd-sized nuts and bolts, I am not sure if I will ever be able to attach these fans. At a minimum, it will require another Amazon order and long wait time. These should come with hardware given the odd size of the bolt hole.
I have the 6.0 pixels of the same model... don't like it... because battery life is too short. it uses AA rechargable--- pain in the neck at times... there are better options out there
I tried this little toy out and it sucks. It's a joke compared to the iPod. The screen is nice for movies, but the iPod will be widescreen in about 3 months. If you must get this now for Christmas, please do yourself and wait. Don't give this junk as a gift. The person will hate you for it. They'll think your cheap because you didn't get an iPod. It's a huge, ugly brick that will be out of date and useless in 6 months.
The batteries take 12-16 hours to charge, and drain out in less than an hour. I am sorry I bought these, what a joke!
Unbelievable!!!! I bought this DVD player in March assuming that Sony MUST have fixed the problem after all of the initial problems with the player -- but just like every other post, I received the dreaded tray lock after just 30 days of use. What a piece of garbage and, I agree, a huge black eye for sony. Why is Amazon even continuing to sell this model?
perhaps lacie should work out the bugs on something like this. in their haste to launch a "cool looking" apple-esque product, they forgot to make sure it worked 99% of the time.my experience mirrored a previous reviewer who said it failed to "recognize" my mac. of course, it happened to me when i was working on a massive deadline, so needless to say it will be a cold day in a hot place before lacie gets any more of my money. it was all show, no go.
Was working fine when I got it but within a week of it arriving the mic broke and I couldn't talk to anyone.
Okay, so I bought a Zune (one that was refurbished.) and thought, "Maybe the people who complain in the reviews aren't very computer knowledgeable." Ho,ho,ho was I wrong! And am I sorry I thought that!Installing the software had some glitches (I needed a roll-up service pack for my Media Center? WTF?), was really slow ( I clocked it at 2hours 15minutes) and it took too long to start up. I waited 5 minutes until the screen popped up. NO JOKE!What I really hated was the fact that you couldn't choose the content loaded into your media player. There are just some songs that I just want to listen to on my computer and not on an MP3 player.Now, I have some movies from the public archive website and they wouldn't load into the player. WHY GOD, WHY? Well apparently, you have to convert the movie into some sort of weird format and then send it to the Zune folder. I also couldn't put t.v. shows on my player, which was the main reason I bought that player! Again, I had to convert it and I just don't have the time or the patience to do that. Also, I have taken some songs from my mom's computer and put it on mine and downloaded the license and everything, but they said that I have to have had the original c.d. ripped to my computer. *SCREAMS*So in conclusion, DO NOT for my sanity and yours, BUY THIS PLAYER! If you want a pain-free player, buy a Sansa E series. It goes into Windows Media Player and no weird software!This player is junk and Microsoft should be ashamed!
While the Presto 02970 is functionally well engineered, but the plastic material used absorbs food colors. For example, if you shred carrots, expect the unit to become dyed orange. 15 minutes of scrubbing with electric dishwasher powder and clorox was needed to clean it. And a trace of color steadfastly remains in the plastic. I cannot accept this major defect and misleading description on this website. Clean cooking tools are mandatory.I am going to a full stainless steel unit made by a different company. I have better things to do than scrub and clean.
I hated the way it tunes, keyboard only, It would be ok if you know all the frequencies you want to listen to but I like to &#34;cruise&#34; the airwaves . The scan function was so slow and just didn't seem to work very well.It worked fine when I knew the freq. and keyed it in but that's not what I like to to do.
I bought an ipod in feb. of 2006. In july, it broke beyond use--the screen went. I brought it in and was told that this had to be an accident and that it wasn't covered by warranty. The thing is, I only carry it in my pocket, so I'm as gentle a user as can be. This is a product that breaks while being used as designed--and costs too much in time and money for something that fragile. I've spent hours loading music into itunes, but now I don't feel that i can afford to replace the player. If you dance with it like they do in the commercials it'll break.
I ordered through thier web site 2 iphone cases 3 weeks ago,charged my credit card full amount on the same day with express 2 days shipping ,so far no confirmation email no delivery of the order ,thier contact phone number with no reply for 2 weeks ,I checked their record on BBB online and they have a very bad credit ,it seems It is a fake company and I lost my money ,Amazon should do an action and check my complaint by trying to call them ,no answer ,full answer machine ,please beware this company
Never could get this to work with Windows Media Edition. After hours of trying and multiple tech support contacts from Creative I finally got a smart tech person to say "We don't make drivers for Windows Media Edition for your webcam It won't work." Not up to speed. Don't buy from Creative Labs.
First of all..this is a VERY beautiful product! It would have definetely gotten 5 stars!! In my opinion it is well above par (par being the famous iPod)I beleive this product COULD have been a huge contender to the ipod...BUT Philips ***ked up BIG time and decided to includ crappy software (DMM) that is probably the worst programming weve ever seen. Basic features of ANY current media program seem to be missing from this software. Its almost a guarantee that the software will freeze or crash at some point. (Beleive me, I tried it on no less than 4 totally different computers). It honestly seems like Philips spent all there R&D and Production money on the actual physical device and only had enough money left over to pay some high school student to build a software program in a couple days. If you DO happed to buy this device, my best advice would be to run the DMM software, copy as much music as u can as fast as u can and then get the HELL out of there!! I can't beleive a company this big would do something so stupid. Or maybe it IS beleivable cuz it seems that the bigger the company gets, the less and less the company cares about its customers...us. On that note, customer support was also very bad. Dont even try to send an email to them. As far as the physical device goes, it works pretty well. The volume is wayyyy to low, though. Anyway, i have this device and i am stuck with it. At least it looks good as it sits on my desk, unable to be used! One last peice of good news is that there are a couple different websites right now who are working on programing totally NEW software to replace the philips DMM software for GOOD!! Who knows, maybe all the Returns philips gets and all the negative feedback will get them to change, or hopefully get someone fired! STAY AWAY FROM THIS DEVICE UNTIL PHILIPS WISENS UP AND TOTALLY !!!!REPLACES!!!! (NOT UPGRADES) ITS CURRENT SOFTWARE!
I bought the Canon A570IS to replace my broken Canon A80.The Canon A80 was a perfect camera. I had no complaints. Ihave taken thousands and thousands and thousands of photos both for work,as well as personal and I can say the A80 is a great camera.It is presently at the Canon repair facility, and hopefully it willbe repaired, SOON !!!!The Canon A570IS is a cheap camera. OK, to use for the price,but a cheap camera.My major complaint is the amount of time it takes torefresh the flash. This time is too long and is horrible.If you plan to buy this camera, look at somethingdifferent, a different Canon model or a different manufacture.The Canon A570IS is NOT a replacement for the Canon A80.Over and out,DC
I like it except for the space bar sticks. It is a long bar and if you press it in the center it's okay, if you press to either side it sticks. I think it is a design flaw. Would not recommend.
I used these for about a year. I thought the hanging over the ear design would be cool, but after a couple hours it hurts. The sound isn't great. Definitely not good for gaming, but of course they're not billed as a gaming headset. I much preferLogitech Precision PC Gaming Headset ( 980231-0403 )for gaming and internet chat. Even though the Gaming Headset is rated much lower, I personally find it superior to this set.
Just don't buy this router.VPN for company network access doesn't work, blocks incoming data.Router resets itself spontaneously, sometimes never settling down until you take the power off it for half an hour.I thought it might be a dud but even after getting Amazon to send me a new one I have the same problems.Useless piece of kit. I wish I had never wasted the money.
Does not work. Used these Memorex ultra speed CD-RW's on an LG burner and a NEC burner on windows XP. All 5 CD's in the pack appeared to record on the first try. But no data was there when trying to read the CD's. All 5 of the discs cannot be burned a second time, even after doing a full erase, always getting an "Illegal Disc Error" on the LG burner or a "Write Error" on the NEC Burner.I purchased a 5-pack of Verbatim 24 times CD-RW. Tested all 5 CD's in the pack. All 5 recorded perfectly twice. One of the CD's has been rewritten more then 50 times so far, without one fail with the same computer set-up and the same LG and NEC burners.
THIS IS THE WOR5E MP3 PLAYER I HAVE EVER OWNED. RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, SOFTWARE WILL NOT LOAD, NOTHING BUT ERRORS; COMPUTER WITH XP WILL NOT EVEN RECOGNIZE THE ZUNE AS PRESENT SO CANNOT UPLOAD MUSIC. THIS IS A MICROSOFT PRODUCT AND IT LITERALLY STINKS....MICROSOFT SHOULD DO THEIR HOMEWORK AND GET THEIR STUFF TOGETHER IF THEY WANT TO COMPETE IN THIS ARENA.ANYONE WANT TO BUY MY ZUNE.........CHEAP!!!
This product might fit other XBox 360's but not a first generation. I will not plug into the power supply block. Bummer...
The euro style plug on this box is not grounded, therefore, when it is operating, it is a fire hazard and unsafe and will shock you if you touch it. I also cannot figure out how to get it to operate at the voltages advertised besides going from 110 to 220 or 220 to 110. Says on the box it will do 120V, but I don't think it actually does. This is an issue for picky US appliances that expect exactly 120V. I wish I had just spent a little more and got a quality transformer that I didn't have to worry about burning down my house.
If you want to use this to record or play VHS tapes, DON'T!! Read all the other reviews about the problems people have when tapes get jammed. Panasonic should be ashamed.
I did buy it refurbished to be honest. Worked pretty darn good. Then it just did what it wanted, which was not much. Perhaps buying new is better. But if they had to sell it refubished that means new went bad. I would get another brand.
The FM transmitter for the first week worked great. Now, every time I touch the cord, the audio turns all static.I would pay more next time for a better rated, higher quality product.
I received the Sportline Walking Advantage Mini Ear Radio today. I was wanting it to listen to FM as I worked out at the "Y". It is absolutely a worthless piece of junk. There is no volumn control...I couldnt hear very well when I did get a station There is no way to see what FM station you dial! ... and inside, I could not get a single station!!!...not even the FM sound from the big screen TVs placed in the room. At $8 bucks it wasnt worth returning to Amazon for my money back, but I hope anyone else considering ordering this worthless item will reconsider.
I gave this radio to my wife for Xmas as she is a Stern groupie and has a 1 hour commute, boring terrestrial radio couldn't keep her awake so getting this thing was a safety issue. The thing worked fantastic for 4 months and then quit, displaying the " Acquiring Signal" message ad infinitum. I called Sirius to get an RMA, sent it back and we are still waiting for the replacement after 2 weeks. I really think the radio sucummed to the heat these things generate which is an inherent design flaw so I have no confidence in the replacement lasting more than a few months. There is no reason for these radios( all makes and models generate excessive heat ) to get as hot as they do. Also, if you are expecting high fidelity audio out of satelite radio be it Sirius or XM you will be disappointed. Well heck, they need to plow some of their revenues into improving the technology.
Looking forward to having the 'CD quality' link to my Civic 2001 deck, to use with my iAudio unit. Found that the audio level was very low - when I cranked up the iAudio, the HON98-AUX started clipping, and worse still the audio started cutting out. More noise was heard as the head unit was talking to this box, lots of digital buzzing and clicking, even with the supplied earth tail connected (!!)Opening the unit up it seems to be a poorly made pcb with a PIC chip on board. While this is all that is needed to work well, you would think that for almost $60 they would bother to do a decent PCB design which would eliminate the majority of the clicks and buzzes.All in all I would recommend this product for a price point of $20 for emergency uses - but even then I would probably unplug the iAudio and use the unit's crappy built in speaker.Caveat emptor.
I returned these the day after I received them from Amazon. They fit OK, they were comfortable but the sound quality was absolutely awful.
I've owned this headset for almost a year now, and have loved every second of it, until just recently. I had heard about how all of my friends had bought one, and then slowly over time heard about how their mics had broken or their sound went, but I had always thought it was because of the way they treated it.But now, I too am having problems with it. It turns out that when I try to use my headset, the sound is very quiet and raspy, like I have a loose connection. I used to be able to just move the wire around and it would work fine again, but now that doesnt work.I bought this headset thinking it would last, and although some of you out there may think a year is a long time, its not long enough. I do not reccommend this headset unless you feel like buying a new one every 9 months.
I read complaints about PNY's RAM reliability, but I placed my faith in PNY and made a purchase. The problem: the RAM module could not be detected by the computer.I've performed multiple RAM upgrades in the past, and all of them were successful prior to this one. I've also triple-checked that this RAM model is compatible with my notebook, and according to Crucial.com and PNY's own configurator, my exact notebook model is compatible (not just the model family).I also checked for dust. I swapped slot places for the existing/new RAM modules, and only the original RAM was detected. And when I attempted to use only the new PNY RAM module, the computer rebooted and rebooted and rebooted at the BIOS stage.The RAM module could be defective, but I'm steering away from PNY after this experience.
I never kept my drive on unless I was using it, but it died at six months. I also had a Maxtor 5000 and it died at six months. Think I will try something else next time.
In short - THE IRIS PEN SUCKS, buy the CPen instead.I am a law student who had used the Cpen 800C for the past two years. I have become completely dependent on it and was crushed when it died. It turns out Cpen no longer makes that model (was portable, didn't have to be connected to your computer to use) so I stupidly decided to try the IRIS pen. It is a 100% waste of money - it scans crap on a perfect surface and is even worse on my textbook pages that are ivory instead of pure white. After two frustrating days of trying everything I could think of to get the IRIS to scan accurately, I bought the CPen 20. It works perfectly , you can get a 2 or 3 year warranty for $5 or $10 bucks, and for $13 I got a mousepad that allows you to use it as a mouse (very cool!)
I've had this trackball for about six months. Worked great until last week, when it started not working at all. Now I have to push the "connect" button every 5 minutes to get it to work. Pretty typical for Logitech trackballs in my experience. I've had two or three of the trackballs with cords and they crapped out after a few months, too. I won't be buying another.
My wife research and purchased this unite. Many more features than if I'd shopped myself. I am VERY VERY happy with this. The best birthday present she every gave me. I am stunned that it can do so much in such a little package. The screen is big enough but I sure wouldn't want it any smaller. It has locked up three times. Garmin Customer Support told me I was the first to report that. They walked me through a Version 4 system update and it has worked flawlessly since. Garmin has been great to work with. The manual leaves something to be desired. It assumes that this isn't your first venture into GPS. For example, it doesn't detail why you may wish to change a field from A to B, it just shows you how. It is a battery hog (fourth set in four weeks .. but I'm playing with it all the time!). I went back and tried to second guess her choice in unites and I would have picked the same thing. She spent more money on me than I would have on myself. On near the 45 parallel and Garmin suggests not to bother with WASS (it uses additional power and I'm too far north) I didn't notice one foot difference in accuracy between the two (it's generally +/- 20ft.) I am patiencly waiting for mapping CD.Pat
This case is too Big for the W1 camera. The camera keeps on moving inside the case. I dunno why it is advertized for the W1 model!!!! I think if you have TWO (or maybe 3) W1 cameras, this case will be a good choice ;) I guess this case was intended for ealier and bigger sony cameras.I gave this case 2/5 because it is actually a nice case (for other sony models), it can fit all ur extra batteries & memory sticks and it is made of good materials.
I bought a few of these HDMI cables the same time I bought a new bluray player and received them at the same time. I hooked them up to my Bluray player in my bedroom and tested my player out with Brave noticed the picture quality was grainy compaired to the movie being played on the family's TV in the living room, where the picture was crystal clear. Brave for those who don't know is a CGI animated movie that was released earlier this year. It's not supposed to look grainy. And to make matters worse whenever I push the popup menu button on the remote the screen went blank, then the No signal detected message came on the TV screen. I couldn't get rid of it until I literally detatch the cable from the back of the player and reattach it.I thought I got a faulty cable so I replaced it with another of the four cables I bought and I got the same results. I then put blame on my bluray player and got it replaced. During the wait between getting the replacement bluray player I hooked up the first HDMI cable I used on the bluray player to the HD cable receiver on the family's TV and got a grainy picture on every HD channel. I took it out and replaced it with the original HDMI cable I got from Monoprice and the HD channels looked clearer. I did research and found out that Bluray players and newer model HD and HDDVR cable boxes require a High Speed HDMI cable for "optimal performance". Reread this pages' specs for these HDMI cables and it didn't say it was high speed.Got the replacement bluray player and the retailer was kind enough to include a HDMI cable which was high speed. Needless to say the picture quality was superb and it didn't konk out when I pushed the popup menu button. I blame myself for not realizing it was the cable's fault and for not doing the research.To sum it up these HDMI cables are basically obsolete and to get certified high speed HDMI cables. They may cost a couple bucks more but they're worth it.
...Build a great camera like the EOS1, the 5D, or 20D that I own. Sell it at a competitive price. Then, sell accessories for it and sell them at a 1000% markup. Be sure to patent the product so that no third party can produce a less expensive version. Want an example? Try this Remote Switch for instance.Here's how it works. You connect it to the camera. Press the button half-way, you get focus, exposure metering, etc. Press the rest of the way, you have a photo. Pretty simple stuff.Functional? Yes. Practical? definitely- a must have in fact for tripod users. Worth $50? No way. This product gets 2 stars from me because I'm insulted that I had to pay so much for it given its value.Want more examples? Try a Canon lens hood for $50 or a rechargeable battery for the same amount. (Hint: Look around, you'll find non-Canon batteries for 1/3 the price with higher capacity -- they didn't get us on that one!)
The item sent to me was a very old one, though I orded a new one. It works, but the quality of the music was very poor and made me uncomfortable.
We too have had problem with camera. Been in use since Sept. Good pictures, but in middle of a roll of film it started flashing H. After reading about other problems here I doubt its worth fixing...
I was looking forward to getting the transmitter because of the SD port. Well, the SD port was the only thing that was decent about it. It played good but the display did not read "true" ID3 tagging like it was advertised as having. It reads the name of the mp3 file - ONLY.The USB slot did not work at all. I tried a Lexar and a Sony. The lights on the drives lit up but the display on the transmitter did not change and it did not play any music at all.The other bad thing about this is the display does not work (and not supposed to) at all with an mp3 player!If you read the "fine print" - about the display feature, it says "when available". I guess I am expecting too much out of a $50 technical item.I'm sure one day, another company will come up with something like this that will work and advertise everthing accurately without any hidden statements.
I would love to have been able to write a review exceptthat I did not receive the items ordered. Some knucklehead (sp)in your shipping department forgot to type in the street nameand the Post Office was too inept to put my name in theircomputer to find my street address. I will think long andhard before I ever order anything again from Amazon !!!Alan B. Albright, 1212 Whisper Dr. Largo Florida 33770
I bought my Tungsten E after it came out in Oct. of 2003 and I enjoyed it until August of 2004.The screen was fried. Squiggley lines throughout. I called PALM and I find out that the Tungsten E has only a 3 month warranty.What is that !!! I have owned 2 other PALMs and I had no idea of this 90 day warranty........SHOCKING !I will buy another PALM because I like the OS, but it will not be a Tungsten E. Why pay for a repair at $125.oo .PALM is losing my confidence and oh by the way the support in INDIA is horrible. They staff reads scripts off the screen, that is sad. What has happened to the quality Support Palm was known for.
During it's working time, The Mojo was great. It was terrifc to have 150 songs without needing to shell out $$$ for the iPod. However, recently it stoped playing certain tracks. After investigation the problem, I found that I could only put 450MB of mp3's on a disc. Past that, the thing just doesn't play the tracks. I also found that I wasn't the only person with this problem. TDK support is a joke, so I'm stuck with a half working player.Besides this major defect, the player really wasn't put together well. They could have done dozens of things to extend battery life. Playing standard CDs drained the batterys in one hour. You can't scan forward inside tracks and the equilizer was less than satisfactory.Save your money and buy a player from people who know electrons, not just CD media. ...
Belkin Bluetooth USB +edr Adapter Class 2; V2.0Installation on Mac Pro went OK, but after restart Bluetooth is Off on the Mac and may only be switched on by starting the setup procedure again. Belkin's advice: Apple software is the problem. Apple's advice: we don't know Belkin.
This cassette adapter does not work well in the radio of my Dodge Caravan. The volume is very low. I went back to my old Sony adapter, which works much better.
I bought these headphones thinking they would be perfect for running. However, I CANNOT get them in my ears no matter which shape rubber plug I use. At this point it is just funny. I stand there trying to squeeze the little rubbery thing while stretching my ear out as pictured in the little diagram to no avail. My advice: TRY THESE ON BEFORE BUYING. While it's a great idea, it might not be such a great idea for you.
stopped working after a few months. also only held a charge for a month or two.
This set works ok for listening to speech. But when listening to music, it does make an irritating noise for certain frequencies making it completely unusable for that purpose (in fact, it will take some time for you to get rid of the irritation in your ears even after removing this set). I strongly recommend against the purchase of this product. I feel like I made a mistake by purchasing this.
Like other reviewers, I thought this TV was great when I purchased it in December 05. It was new to the market, slim, good image, and affordable for an HDTV.Six months later, I started to notice some bowing of the screen and a rainbow appearing in high contrast areas (I lucked out with no strobing). I've had it looked at three times. First time, they thought it needed degaussing, which didn't do a thing. Tech modified some numbers in the factory menu, and that seemed to fix it. Then I began to notice bowing and the rainbow effect return a week later. Second time, the TV was taken for repair. Got it back, the rainbow seemed to have disappeared, but I didn't keep it around long enough to see if it would return. The screen was massively pincushioned and deformed. One end of the TV could make Fat Albert look like a skinny man, while the other end maintained the proportions. And the pincushioning... I wish that was all it was. But the edge of the screen wasn't just pincushioned, it was forming a wave.This TV is terrible! Buy it if you have money to throw down the toilet. If you don't, stay clear. The people who gave it good reviews must have been the lucky few who got a non-defective set. Based on the number of complaints on the web, I wouldn't have purchased this set. Samsung should have recalled this set.
Cheap and great in the beginning. Worked like a charm. Never had to change the station despite driving through 8 different states. However, after the first 6 months, it became very picky and had to be constantly wiggled to get the reception. Now, less than a year after purchasing it, it no longer works. Every time you'd hit a bump in the road it'd get knocked out of transmission because it had become unbearably picky. Required constant wiggling and adjusting during the last 6 months of it's approximately one year (but actually a little less) lifespan. Not recommended for long-term use.
I've purchased 2 sets of Recoton W440 900 Mhz wireless speakers for myself and 1 set as a gift. They provide very good sound quality and were easy to set up. Total set up time was about 10 minutes. (Took 3 minutes to unpack out of the box and about another 7 minutes to set up)
I own a HD radio (Radiosophy). I live in a high rise apartment and I have problems in recieving both analog and HD signals. I thought C.Crane FM reflect antenna will improve reception. Manufacturers say that it improves reception 213% more then regular dipole antenna. Thats wrong. It didnt improve much. In five of my favorite FM HD stations, I get good reception for one station. With this antenna I got two. I still dont get other three. More over this antenna does not look firm as it was shown in pictures. It is nothing but a wire. They say it is flexible and we can adjust in what ever shape we want. But it doesn't stay in the shape we make it. I have to stick it with tape. It is big and does not look good. I mean I have my radio in living room. I cant use this antenna there. It is very high priced. I think if we can get some wire from Radioshack, we can make it on our own. I am going to return this antenna.
I bought this thinking it counld give my house wi-fi. And it dosen't the CD didnt even work. If you want wi-fi you need a wireless router. This is a Pre-N Router
Poor choice of output frequencies. We Junked this one and bought a Griffin iTrip which is a whole lot better.
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.
I got two of these, one for an XPS M1330 and one for an XPS M1730. I have the temperature censor running all the time and I have to say the mats don't really have a noticeable effect on the temperature. They are also quite plastic-y and cheap looking.I've given 2 stars purely because it keep my legs cooler (as it acts as a spacer).It probably works better on ultra-portable laptops which have low cooling ability and usually run very hot (like the X1).
I didn't want to pay a lot for a CD player and got what I deserved - a CD player that didn't work well from the start until it finally started skipping so much I could no longer use it --- just 5 days after purchase!!I learned my lesson and got a CD player for twice the price. So far so good.
I got the Candella and was thrilled. It was the perfect reading light - soft glow and I would rest it on my chest while I laid in bed. A bedtime reader's essential tool. After about six months, all four "candles" instead of charging at the base, they would turn on and when I removed them, they would turn off. This was completely the reverse of what it should do. After a couple weeks, I just tossed them. Now that I read the helpful advice about reattaching the battery, I'd like to give it another shot, but I'm not thrilled that this little gadget seems to have a pesty design flaw.
If you just want this for a printer, its a dandy little machine. If you want to use this for business, be prepared to fax your pages twice... because you will have to get a call from the receiving end saying "your pages are all garbled, could you please fax again?!". Then you either must run the "scan hotfix" off of the hp website or turn the machine off. This happens about 1 out of every 4 faxes or scans. You'll know when you scan something and see the horrible results. Stay away from this machine if you need it for faxing or scanning. Printing... sure. Unless, of course, HP does some sort of new software patch or driver update or something, otherwise this would be one of the quickest, best multi-function machines on the market.
Bought these a few years ago, then didn't use them immediately. A few nights ago I finally opened the package and pulled them out. I went to put them on and SNAP, the headband broke at the hinge in the middle. Not "came apart but was able to snap together" -- permanently broken. So I can't tell you anything about how good they sound or how comfortable they are, because they didn't last long enough to put on the first time. Hence the title of my review.And while the package claims that they have a lifetime warranty, the "details inside" say it's for 90 days. Gee, nothing deceptive there!Offhand, I can't recall a less satisfactory experience with any product that I have ever purchased. Good-bye forever, Maxell.You might consider thePhilips SHS8200/37 Compact Foldable Behind-The-Head Headphoneinstead. I've been using these at work and am happy with them.
This mouse is simply too big to work properly for smaller hands.If you are a woman and have small hands, don't wast your money. Don't buy this product
Totally unreliable.Tech support is worse than useless.I will look elsewhere for all my networking needs from now on.This thing is garbage!!!
I have a Canon G2. It broke in July, and then again in August. I've sent it in four times since then to be repaired, and each time they've sent it back without fixing it. I've paid $150 + tons on shipping and I can't even get the thing to turn on. Save yourself the headache and buy another brand.
I bought this router to replace my older D-Link router to get better range. I use a Samsung TV with Internet@TV and an XBox360 as a media extender in my living room which is ~45 feet away from the router. There is no obstructions or interference. I could not stream HDTV due to too weak of a signal no matter what I tried, so I decided to buy this router.I replaced it and set up the new router with no issues. I went and connected the x-box to the new router and was very disappointed to see that signal was actually worse. I was getting 8-9 bars (out of 15, 11+ needed for HD) with the old router, and now I'm getting 3-4 bars with this one. The antennas on this unit are small and cheap. Less than half of the power of my previous years old standard 1 antenna (but bigger and better) d-link router.I'm going to try another brand which states to have better range.I would not recommend this router if you're looking for good range.
This morning I went to Target and bought the HN 110 for 59$ (without checking the price at Amazon before, how dumb of me...).I went to work and tried them as soon as I got there : they fitted perfectly on my ears and look really nice, that was a good start.Then I turned the Noise Canceling on and I couldn't hear the loud AC anymore! Great. I could still hear my coworkers ringtones, but well, they're not suppose to cancel the high frequency sounds. Sorry, they won't be a cure for the crying baby on a 9 hours flight!I plugged them in my computer and turned the music sound : crisp, good quality. I was delighted.BUT, one hour later, they were not comfortable anymore. In fact, they were awfully PAINFUL.I returned them right after work...!I stopped wearing them 7 hours ago, I my head still hurts!Philips shouldn't even sell them. The designer or the cost-cutter who decided no to pad those two sections did a really bad mistake.
I purchased 2 of these and both were DOA... crappy quality control on these... look for a better product elsewhere if you want something reliable!
I can get many more AA rechargeable NiMH batteries of higher capacity for the price of this pack (I love the hybrid type). Unlike this pack, they can be used in other equipment too. I charge them seperately in a wall charger, and when the low battery warning comes on, it takes a few seconds to pop the old ones out, and swap them with a fully charged pair.
DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE IF YOU HAVE A MACBOOK PRO MADE IN THE PAST COUPLE YEARS. I was not aware of this when I searched " macbook pro case 15"" which is the aluminum model that most people have. When I took it out and see that it didnt fit my macbook, I contacted them and received no response. Then after a couple days I contacted them again. They told me they wouldnt not take it back. One of their "return policys" is that they dont except any returns on this product if the shrinkwrap is taken off -- thats the ONLY way you can see if it fits your computer! What garbage. Oh, and they dont cover return shipping--basically they've found every loophole to steal your money. Now I spent $30 on a case that doesnt work. Money down the drain. I will contact amazon to let them know about this misleading ad.
I was just told by the support person at 1 631 434 3197 that this product only works with analog signalsand that it will not work with Comcast set-top boxes. I suggested to him that prospective buyers shouldbe made aware of this incompatibility with all Comcast service since the "digital transition" earlier this year.Buyers have no recourse directly through PCTV (who bought the product line from Avid in 2/2009) andpresumably can seek to return this product to the retailer from whom they bought it.In short, this doesn't work with Comcast cable.
I had been a Patriot Memory fan, thinking they made great quality mem. I was wrong. I had thoroughly tested the Extreme Performance card and found it ran well under 60x on USB 2.0 xfers to my puter, it specs at 133x.On my Ex Perf 2GB sD card, the lock fell OUT after somehow locking first. I never did get my card unlocked and couldn't retrieve the over 400+ pics I had shot to it. If you want to read how bad cust. svc can get, read on... read on...9/14/2006 I called and spoke to DL, he needed pics of card and e-mail, so I sent to him... along w/ name, part #, etc.9/25/2006 I get response from CG, that RMA is accepted and DL will contact me to give me RMA #.Between 9/25-11/17 I contact Patriot about 4 times and can't anywhere: "I'll need your RMA number" I don't have one, I'm trying to get one. "Then you'll need to talk to RMA dept." I NEED to speak to DL or CG... "If you don't have an RMA you'll need to RMA dept...11/17/2006 I reach CG on phone. I send her long e-mail (cc: DL) saying this never processed, DL didn't issue RMA. I put name, addy, phone, part number on e-mail requesting RMA.CG fwds e-mail to DL. Here's DL's e-mail response: "Can you tell me the RMA # so I can have RMA dept. look into this for you."My response (ALL CAPS and BOLD): I don't have one, I'm awaiting RMA # from you. I included a suggestion he should actually read the message he responded to and such...DL's response: I will need some information to start, name, addy, phone, part #... Once I have I will start the process of an RMA for you...My response (ALL CAPS, BOLD and RED... plus I included threads to EVERY e-mail to date): You've got to be kidding me... I've included all this in every e-mail already today.Now I call Patriot. I ask to speak to RMA supervisor, to find out DL is ABOVE the RMA supervisor! So I ask for the President... I actually get a VP (I think?), LH. I send him 4 e-mails, each with threads and responses.LH: this isn't how we want to do business. Send to my attention I'll make sure you're taking good care of for your troubles.I ask if after 3 months of hassles he'd consider upgrading me to a 4GB card. He says he'll take good care of me.12/21 I get a (new? I don't know) 2GB card in the mail with no apology, NO UPC for future warranty, just a card in a clear plastic sD case. I paid $80 for my original 2GB PatMem Ex Perf card 9 months ago... 14 weeks! Over three months to RMA, lost photos, hassles, idiocy. Never again, Patriot. Never.I just hope none of my other Patriot Memory products fail!
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 connect my digital camcorder to my computer via USB. I then import all of my footage into an external hard drive through this adapter. IT WILL NOT IMPORT VIDEO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES! When I import it in every other possible way not including this adapter (firewire 800, 400, and usb on the external HD, or into the internal) it works perfectly.
Cassette did not work in my truck. No matter which way I turned it. But what do you expect for $4. No even worth paying to ship the product back for a refund.
Saw the other reviews, scared the **!! out of me so I returned it and got a Segate 300GB that was highly rated. No problems to date.
I never write reviews on products but was sufficiently disappointed to write one in this case. The cartridge worked for perhaps a week or two and then the ink light starting flashing and all hope was lost. I am trying another brand of remanufactured cartridges to see if I have any better luck.
The Lenmar battery supplied did not take a charge from the Canon battery charger CB-2LX supplied with the camera. Finding this to be the case with the battery received, I obtained permission to return it for exchange. But the second battery also did not take a charge. Digital Media Source has been very good to work with in readily accepting the exchange of the first battery and the return of the second battery.
The volumn was not loud enough for my mom to hear, thus she still turns the TV up full blast!
N.E.W. will waste your time, money, and your every last nerve before repairing your product. Eventually they will, but not without an exhausting, protracted fight.
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!
Never worked out of the box. I went to Radio Shack and paid $19 for a similar item which works flawlessly. Avoid this item.
I purchased this camera to replace an older model Canon that had died after 3 years. this camera uses regular AA batteries (as did the one it replaced); however, this model will drain a set of fresh batteries in about 10 shots!I highly recommend purchasing another camera!***************** Update 2013 ****************************************I still have this camera and occasionally use it.The battery problem was due to a defective contact in the battery compartment.When I finally suspected this, I used a very thin piece of wood (non-conductive) to make the contact firm against the battery. That mostly fixed the issue!
This is NOT the product that arrived. Though it was advertized as OEM it is in fact a brother COMPATIBLE. And a useless one at that. Rather than the hassle of returning it I tried it --- it doesn't work. THIS IS NOT A GENUINE BROTHER PRODUCT. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE -- I regret I can't give this NO STARS -- it doesn't deserve even one.
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!
This adapter works great if you don't have to touch it. The act of touching the cord usually creates an irritating level of static. When the unit is at rest, not being touched or jostled, it works pretty well.
I stupidly lost my trusted pair of Audio Technica headphones (always double check your possessions before you walk off a plane!) and didn't want to spend too much money on a replacement, so I ordered these.I was shocked to discover that its noise-canceling ability is practically zero! It put hardly a dent in the gentle background noise of the highway outside my apartment. I don't think these could be effective at all onboard an airplane, which is where I would have used them the most.Here's my good old pair of headphones:Audio Technica ATH-ANC7B Active Noise-Cancelling Closed-Back HeadphonesI think I'm going to shell out the money for another pair of these.
The binoculars are cheaply made. If you look through the the other end with some light, you'll the big globs of glue holding things in place.
When trying to install the software for this device, it pretty much killed my PC. It failed halfway through installation, yet still appeared when my PC restarted. When the Belkin software did run, it would then freeze the computer. Had a Windows 2000 machine which this says it is compatible with, but obviously had some issues. Be wary!I will be requesting a refund.
To be fair, it can get 3 stars, but I read a lot of good reviews about this router before buying one myself, while I am quite disappointed at this time.The setup and configuration are easy and the wireless stuff works fine. My main complain is about its lack of flexibility in configuration.To be more specific, I play online games and also sometime use P2P file sharing clients. The router keeps dropping legitimate packets even after I openned such ports in the firewall/virtual server settings. I don't complain that it tries to employ the heuristics to detect outgoing scans, but why doesn't it have a switch so that I can turn off this "feature" when I do NOT want it. Besides, when using P2P file sharing, it sometime get frozen and I need to reboot the router to get it working... and rebooting this particular model takes 60 seconds.
While this unit does indeed split the VGA signal, if you're using anything that relies on Display Data Channel (DDC) info being passed back to the computer, this will NOT do it. You computer will not recognize what type of device is plugged in to this splitter.May be solid for general applications, but if you are using specialized projection software that relies on DDC to recognize the second monitor, look elsewhere.
I have had nothing but trouble with this printer! The first one arrives, get it set up, print a couple of pages, then, &quot;COMMUNICATION ERROR&quot;! I spend 20 mintues on the phone to the Epson support hotline LONG DISTANCE to California from Indiana. It seems to be working O.K after reinstalling the drivers, then two days later, I get the same message. SOOO, Amazon is nice enough to send another. It arrives with the printer ink bar not enough attatched inside, backwards!! I'll never buy anything from EPSON!
DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE. It does not run the new Aeors features despite having the required memory and Vista Premium O/S. It has the wrong graphic card. No where does Toshiba tell you this. Do not buy it.
Using the two included Panasonic alkaline batteries the unit came from, I ran out of juice after taking a dozen pictures and transferring one (as test) to my computer. My old, battered, taped-together Nikon Coolpix 5200 (does everybody have trouble with broken battery doors on Coolpix units?) *never* gave me a low-battery warning. The rechargeable battery seems to run forever - I recharge it "preventatively" every 5-6 weeks! The Samsung may be OK for the money in other respects, but this kind of power management snafu pretty much turned me off the brand altogether.
You have to pay $60 plus shipping of the unit to Mio to have your GPS updated by them. My advice to any of you is to NOT PURCHASE a Mio GPS. Look for a company that has actual customer service. I've had my Mio for two years and it has cost me more to update it than the original purchase price. Product support at Mio is non-existent...buyer beware.You have to send them the GPS unit at your expense plus $60 for a C series update. Outrageous! There's nobody in charge! And this is after I paid $82 to upgrade my maps in 2008.
This is insane. 6 cards will cost you $35 shipping. Why doesn't Amazon stock these instead of subbing out to these ripoff companies?
I opened the package to find a cheaply-made camera. All my disposable cameras look better than this. I can't comment on the picture quality because the camera would not advance the film - the advance wheel is stuck, and the button to free the wheel is stuck also. A piece of junk I'm returning it back to Amazon today.
The ink prints out faded and unreadable. The ink cartridge is completely unusable, and I have been trying for over a month to get a refund, or even a replacement. It has been a huge disappointment.
Went through two black and one color cartridges over one sitting trying to print a few pages. Third black went out after &lt; 5 pages. Save your money and either try another off brand or go Canon OEM cartridge.
This product is grossly misrepresented. It is not 12 gauge, and is not oxygen-free copper (it is aluminum with one side copper clad). This was reported by a reviewer a year ago, and is still being sold by this vendor as something it is not.Please read reviews before buying, especially the review from KnuKonceptz, to avoid problems and expense of returning.
I decided to give this one a chance since the price was so good and it was a compact player. It didn't play some of our DVD's correctly, and then it stopped working. Too bad, it sure cleared up some shelf space being so small compared to our old player. It also seemed like the disc tray was really fragile because it was so thin. I shipped it back and will probably go for a better name brand for a few extra bucks.
I can't figure out if its really equipped with not just for BT or no? It should come with it, but my used one only shows that it has in the hardware mangier and with driver details and all under comport, but try all day long to figure out why it's not working at all. The wifi in it is perfectly fine though.
I bought this as an upgrade from my d-link DI-524 router, because I needed something more dependable for wireless, and something with a better signal (and performance). Overall, I have zero improvement from my last router, and its just as undependable, if not more. There are some improvements in the interface, but not worth the $125+ you'll spend.CONS:First off, I have a new thinkpad that supports the 802.11n protocol, and I am able to connect at a very pleasant 300Mbps. However, I get disconnected about every 5-10 minutes, and I have to reconnect. This is annoying, and as soon as I turned off 802.11n support, the problem went away. So don't count on getting any "xtreme" performance from this router. I know that 802.11n is draft, but I'd still expect it to work a little more than 5-10 minutes at a time.Second, overall the router disconnects from the DSL line randomly every few days, and it takes it several minutes and sometimes a reboot to connect again. My old router would even go for weeks without disconnection issues. This is a bit discouraging when the whole idea is to spend top dollar to get the latest router for the most dependability and performance.PROS:Decent interface with lots of options. Still, there may be too many options with too many links and buttons, the interface can be jumbled and more complex than it needs to be. Possibly the effect of over-development.The range is good on the router, but its not outstanding. Again, maybe a slight improvement over my last d-link (classic $30 DI-524). I definitely expected to get 70-80% in my tiny condo, but I don't, and I've taken the precautions of mounting it away from any interference, and my phones are all on the 5.8GHz bandwidth.SUMMARY:If you need something very dependable, I would reconsider purchasing this router. If you are looking for draft 802.11n speeds, don't buy this router. I work from home so I need something up 99.9% of the time, and this hasn't been doing the job for what I paid. The router has lots of options and a sleek appearance, but this is second to performance and dependability in my book. Maybe wait a few firmware patches or models before buying...I gave it two stars due to the money spent in proportion to the dependability and performance I have experienced. Overall I'm not sure why I keep buying d-link. Their customer support is sub-par, and their products aren't the best. Linksys is probably a better product.
I bought my Zune because I wanted an MP3 player that acted like an external hard drive when I plugged it into my computer, and I was looking for something a little less expensive then an iPod. I did get what I figured was a good price for a 30GB player, but not the ease of use.After getting the unit in the mail, I found out that it wasn't able to work on my Mac. Fortunately I have a little Net Book and used it. After loading the software (not plug-n-play as an iPod), which took several hours due to my connection (currently in Afghanistan) I plugged in the Zune. It was recognized no problem, and after a bit of searching I started dragging my music to the Zune player icon. After another 1/2 hour of dragging songs and watching the screen on the player, I figured out that nothing was transferring. So I proceeded to start hunting for a reason. An hour later I had determined what the problem was and proceed to start dragging file all over again.Initially I only selected about 10GB of MP3 files to transfer, figuring it would only take a few hours. Wrong. It took over 24 hrs for those files to load.All in all, I wouldn't buy a Zune again. This is mostly due to the easy of use of the software, and the lack of the Zune being able to plug into a Mac.
My experience with the G5 is that it should be avoided due to blue/purple fringing (Chromatic Aberrations) within images. (...)
Tried to hook up to a 3yr old Compaq Deskpro EN with windows 2000 professional [could not get program to fully load or configure] &amp; I spent many hours on the phone to HP with NO luck at all.The scanner/copier lid had a lot of play &amp; when I tried to copy a Birth certificate it cut off 1/4in on 3 sides &amp; a 1/2in on the bottom. The only thing I was impressed with was the photo editing abilities. I returned the PSC 1315 for a refund &amp; bought a Cannon MP 370.
The title of the product says that this is a PCI card, but I was sent an AGP card, which is incompatible with my computer.
Product is of very low quality and does not push out as much air as I had expected based on the specs.But it is cheap so if you are looking for something economical and are not expecting too much this product is for you. If you want something sturdy and high end avoid.
I bought this cable thinking that all the VGA cables are the same. However my idea was wrong because I could learn that this cable doesn't support more than 1024 by 764 pixels. My computer monitor is 21 inches and if I use the VGA cable that came with the computer I have higher resolution options for the monitor display. When I use this VGA cable it gives monitor quality option only up to 1024 by 764 pixels. So if you have a bigger computer monitor or if you want to use this cable for a bigger screen I don't recommend this cable. Hope this helps!!
Okay, so I bought these 3 items from Adorama:(1) Canon XSi Camera.(2) T-mouont.(3) ETX Camera Adapter #64.I was very excited about connecting the Canon XSi camera with my "Meade ETX-90 AT" telescope but the experience with T-mount didn't turn out to be very pleasant.So here's what happened:If you look at the T-mount picture carefully, you will find that it's really made of 2 rings. One EXTERNAL ring which attaches to the Camera (like a lens) and then there's an INTERNAL ring which you screw it in the T Adapter. (other side of the T-adapter screws to the telescope ofcourse). That text printed on the ring is actually printed on the internal ring. The internal ring is embedded in the External ring and it almost looks like a single piece (and it's suppose to function like a single piece too).So, when I tried to screw this T-Mount to the ETX Adapter #64, it just didn't go in smoothly and after couple of twist-n-turns, it just stopped and didn't go in at all even though i could see on the T-Adapter that there's more space available for it to go in.I was very careful about making sure that I don't screw it wrong but after many tries, I had to apply a little bit of pressure at which the internal ring came off.Now when I tried to put the internal ring back in the external ring, it became loose. I thought I broke it. I ran to my local Camera shop and the guy over there pointed out the 3 holes on the external ring which are used to tighten the internal ring if it becomes loose. He didn't had that tool to screw it tight so I had to go to another Camera shop to get it tightened.That guy on the second shop was a professional guy and he not only tightened the internal ring, he actually twisted and turned the T-mount onto the T-Adapter many times (forcefully) and applied some machine oil to make it smooth. He screwed and unscrewed the T-mount on the T-Adapter atleast 8-10 times to make it much smoother and made it go all the way into the T-Adapter.It was a long ordeal but everything came out well after a lot of leg work.Now I am able to put all of it together and just took couple of shots from my apartment window. I am still new with this but I am hoping it will all be worthwhile.This T-mount wasn't of the best quality but it's working now.
i need some help i really want to buy this router but i want to know if it has to be plugged into a computer via usb at all times?because i can not have thatplease help
Do your homework before purchasing this router. It is plagued by firmware issues since day one. I cannot connect both g and n it is an either or. I currently have a bricked DIR-655 due to a firmware update. Search the web for DIR-655 firmware issues. Do Not Buy This Router.... You are better off with an engenius product or and seperate wired router with an wireless accesspoint connected to that.
I purchased this in Nov2009. It only seems to work when it wants to. I had to goto the support site to reload the units software. That helped once. However now it quit again and checking software update did not help. I have it hooked up to a Windows XP SP3 system via USB cable.
I have an Xbox 360 black wireless controller that I use to play games for windows on my laptop. This thing absolutely will not work as a charger. I wound up getting two of them. One came with a debunked battery that doesn't work. Neither of them will light up the red charge led on the controller. I have been able to play with one of them plugged in, but that kind of defeats the purpose of buying a wireless controller.Before you ask, yes I do have the Microsoft wireless receiver for windows, and my controler and batery do work with my friends play and charge kit.
I bought this router at my local Walmart.Followed the instructions to the T.Router would not let me access internet.Called NetGear Tech Support.Six hours later Net Gear told me to return it to Walmart.Glitchy product, poor quality control, poorly designed.Must Avoid Like The Plague.
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.
I could buy a brand new color laser printer for the price of replacing all the toner cartridges, even at Amazon "discount" prices, this is absurd. I have a Drum replacement warning light now as well. Once the Drum is expired I will buy a new printer instead of a new Drum. Not very green of me, a shame, the printer still works fine, but HP really sticks it to you on the price of expendables.
Back in 1995, I bought my first set of computer speakers. Not only do I still have them, but I'm listening to them right now. I paid $150 for 2 speakers and a subwoofer made by Altec Lansing. I thought I was nuts to pay that much for speakers, but I justified it after paying $4,200 for the computer! (PowerMac 8100 for those of you wondering.) Times sure have changed.For years I thought I had the best computer speaker system ever made. - That was untill my iMac G4 arrived in 2002 with the Apple Pro speakers made by Harman Kardon and a matching iSub powered woofer. The two systems were in the same room, playing the same MP3's, and I was shocked that my old Altec Lansing's actually sounded muddy next to the transparent globe replacements. That taught me a valuable lesson: Most speakers sound good if they are the only ones in the room and you have nothing to compare them to.So here it is, September 2005, and I'm looking for a set of premium 2.1 speakers for my new iMac G5. I started reading reviews like a mad man. You can read reviews till your cross-eyed, but because sound is subjective, you absolutely have to go to a local store and try them out. And since most speakers sound good when not testing them out side-by-side with others, it's mandatory you try several hooked up in a row to hear the true differences. Luckily, I found a row of "quality speakers" ($50-$400) sitting up at CompUSA. Much to my disappointment, the FX6021 speakers not only look cheap in person, they sound terrible for the price bracket they're in. I was skeptical that the 1" speakers (albeit there are 12 of them) would be able to produce a true mid-tone sound, and I was correct. I heard many reviewers admit the bass is not as good as other systems, and they are dead on with that complaint. I'm not a bass junkie either. In fact I prefer clean sound with rich mid tones and controlled, but not over-modulated bass. The bass on the FX6021 system is unacceptably weak. On a bright note, Altec Lansing did a excellent job matching the color to the Apple aluminum being used for the G5 towers and their wide-screen monitors. They match perfectly. At close inspection, you can tell they are plastic and cheap plastic at that. The control system is decent. It too feels a bit on the cheap side, but the one great thing Altec Lansing did is add an Aux jack and headphone jack. Perfect for plugging in you iPod or Sirius tuner into, and bypassing your computer altogether.I'm not sure if my expectations were set too high, or if other reviewers did not compare them to the competition, but in a line of other speakers, the Altec Lansing FX6021's were only average. Similar sound can be had for 1/3rd the price.So which speakers did I end up with? The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified package. Circa 1999, and still king of the hill. - By far.
The Belkin Pre-N router turned out to be fast, but incapable.I run a web site and an FTP site inside my LAN, and must access them locally for maintenance. This is not possible (in a very practical sense) with the Belkin router! In a way it can partly be done by using the local ip address, but it is very labor-intensive, inconvenient and can't be totally successfully done...The previous Netgear router did this maintenance fine, but alas, it locked up or froze frequently.So it's off to find another router that neither locks up nor prevents me from doing maintenance.The most galling part of this experience is the attitude from Belkin: "none of our routers does loopback". "You must go outside your network to do maintenance".If they had been upfront about this, it would have saved me many hours, many dollars and many telephone calls to India.Well, now you know -
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.
If you plan to use the camcorder to strictly make DVDs without having to use a computer for editing, this one is for you. Media costs might add up though.Things I hated about this camcorder ...(1) Multi second message every time you start the camcorder "Sony Disc Recommended" ... I could understand if this message was to come up 1st time after a non-sony DVD disc was loaded. You might start the camcorder to capture a unique moment and ... Sony will want you to know that you should use discs made by them so that they can make more money.(2) If you plan to use a DVD RW disc to make videos and move contents to a computer to burn regular DVDs, you will need to buy your own software for editing. Software that comes with the camcorder will allow you to stream video files to the computer. ALSO last few clips had unreliable audio transfer.(3) If you are planning to use this camcorder with the A/V input to stream your older videos to a computer to burn DVDs, you will have to burn miniDVDs on the camcorder then move contents of the miniDVD to the computer. This camcorder will not allow you to connect a Hi8 camcorder on A/V IN and USB/Firewire OUT to the computer directly like DV camcorders.(4)Only 20-30 minutes of good quality recording on a disc. I knew this while buying the camcorder....because of other problems this issue got exasperated.I have returned the camcorder with a 10% restocking fee, yet I feel happy.
I bought this charger for my rechargeable AAA batteries, as the description and technical specifications clearly state:"charger handles 4 AA and 4 AAA batteries simultaneously"and"Charges four AA and AAA batteries at a time"Although this charger can charge four AA batteries at once, it can only charge TWO AAA batteries at the same time; the two center slots accept both AA and AAA but the outside slots accept only AA. And in case anyone thinks I may be a nimrod that doesn't know how to use the device, straight from the product manual itself:"A maximum of 2 AAA batteries can be charged in the center slots only."
The projector does in fact have many nice qualities, but if you see it up for sale you should definitely pass on it, as it has a major defect that affects all of this line of Sony projectors, as well as many other older LCD projectors. Though it will vary with each individual unit, with normal use, the blue polarizer will start to get damaged, leaving a permanent blue streak in the video that will only grow over time. There's no setting or bulb replacement that will fix it. From what I've found from research, it seems like these polarizers were made with an organic compound that breaks down over time (supposedly newer LCD projectors have polarizers that are made with inorganic compounds that won't break down like this), and there's no simple solution to fix it. Sony support claims that to fix it will cost around $2,000, so it doesn't make much sense to send it back. It's ridiculous that even though it is inherently defective, Sony won't stand by and support their customers.If you do pick up one of these, you should be aware that they could go bad at any time, and aren't build to last at all. If you're curious to learn more, just google "VPL-HS51 blue smear".
I have received the goods I bought and different goods.I boght Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones.I have received Shure SE535 (Metallic Bronze).I commissioned to exchange it by mail, but you don't answer with only auto-reply.
I was hoping that the negative comments that I read were not true but I was not so lucky. I like the display of this charger and thats about it. The batteries NEVER get fully charged (I have a professional battery tester). The batteries that come with it don't fully charge and lose their charge in about a day without even being used. I would not recommend this charger to anyone. I would send it back in a heartbeat if it wouldn't cost me so much.
While I haven't had the software problems that others here have posted, I have experienced something just as bad. My Rio Nitrus worked fine for the first 5 months (I did get some "Upgrader" message, but somehow I was able to get out of it). It's great, does its job for the most part, and is small enough to fit somewhat comfortably in the palm of your hand if you want to hold it.However, recently my power plug hasn't been recharging the MP3 player at all, unless I really fudge with it, and even then, it sometimes takes a while. I haven't done anything extreme with it, but the fact that it's become a ritual to recharge this thing when I used to simply be able to plug it in is really annoying me.I paid $170 for this. I should've just forked over an extra $130 or so and got like a 10GB Ipod instead. I would not recommend this product at all, unless you have money to burn.
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.
There is no way of transfering data with this thing. it only shows local system but no remote system. Save your money don't get this!! waste of time and money. what a load of crap
Item didn't work I was contacted and told a replacement would come and never didAm very disappointed and will not use this contact again
I ordered this battery to replace the original one, which served me well for at least two or three years. On arrival it held power for a couple of hours, maybe longer. Now, only 5 weeks later - conveniently, just past the return deadline - it is performing worse than the old battery it replaced. I read other reviews with similar complaints and ignored them; obviously a mistake. I don't know whether this battery is "real" or "fake", but the retailer should be ashamed of continuing to sell it despite being alerted by customers about this problem.
I e-mailed Kenwood to see if they would make a converter box so this would still work after the US goes digital next year. Their response:Thank you for contacting Kenwood USA Corporation. As an authorized agent for Kenwood, we are responding to your recent email inquiry.The KTC-V300N is an analog only receiver; therefore after the nation goes through the digital conversion it will no longer be able to receive the TV broadcasts. Kenwood has announced that they are working on a new mobile digital TV tuner. However they have not released any information as far as a release date or model number.So this will be useless next year.
The sound quality on these 'phones is maybe just barely acceptable for the price, but the extremely flimsy construction is just pathetic. The plastic material on the bands near the cups is really weak and will break eventually, probably sooner then later. I've had to preform surgery with tape a number of times and they're still falling apart and I know other people who bought them and ended up in the same position.It seems like you're paying for the cost of the name Bose. But if you want something that's not going to fall apart in 6-8 months, look elsewhere.
On the picture AND in product description it has a FERRITE Cores. The actual product DOES NOT.I would not have noticed it if the cable actually worked!It does not work! Will return it when a good cable arrives.What a waste of time!!
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 tried to use this scanner in a archiving records application. When it works, it great. The problem is if the paper jams, then you have to turn off the scanner to clear the jam and you lose you whole scanning job! To make it worse, it's concept of paperjams is a page that is wrinkled or has been folded in the past. This just doesn't work when you are scanning old files to digitize them.Nice try but the flaw makes it a no for use in the real world of document archiving.I asked Xerox and they said this same problem exists in the 262 also.
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Amazon sells the Altec Lansing XM3120 for 16.95.This unit works with skyfi3 (use the included Roady XT adapter).Apparently, the volume adjustment knob on the XM3120 will NOT work with the SKYFi3. To adjust volume, use the volume controls on the side of the SKYFi3, or the SKYFi3's remote control.New comment: I just received the Altec Lansing unit, and its volume knob WORKS. To change the volume you can use this knob, or the skifi3 remote control (or the radio volume).The Roady XT home kit ($15) may also work with Skyfi3 radios; I am not going to order this kit because I like the Altec Lansing unit much better than any home kit.
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.
I am having serious problems with my recent purchase. I had the TV delivered hooked it up to all my devices' and nothing. A little sound was made but no contrast on the black screen. No menu, no volume, nothing. I called the seller twice and was put on hold for more then 20 min each time. I tried calling them today to confirm my exchange and all I get is a busy signal. I am really not happy and hope to get a now WORKING tv soon. I called Samsung and they say about 8% of these models that go out are completely defective. Buyer beware.
While I would love to give a review on the iPod nano, the product sold by Ocean Reef Electronics is no longer working after 90 days. They refuse to replace the defective product and I for one will never purchase any product from them and would suggest Amazon discontinue any relationship with this seller. CAUTION to all who consider this retailer as you will get ripped off.
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;.
This product is listed as so dimm, and i recieved regular dimm ram (desktop instead of laptop) which they where more then happy to look at trying to fix the problem after I paid to send the item back etc etc, standard form letter, would not do business with them again
The lightscribe portion of the product DOES NOT WORK. I waisted a week back and forth with customer service. I bought an HP lightscribe drive and it worked perfectly the first time.
Had this product now over 1 year. Main part of desk is OK but still gets hot after an hour or so. Underneath is not very comfortable on your leg as there is no padding. The add-on Mouse extension is a joke. It locks on with just pressure clips and falls off constantly. It also is slick so unless flat the mouse will slide off.
This is not a very good printer at all...in fact, my experiences with it is that it's a cheap piece of junk. Ever since I purchased it around 2 years ago, it's constantly given me problems. The cord comes in two pieces and while easy enough to hook up, it's easy to inadvertantly lose one of the pieces and have to hunt for it, or have the two pieces disconnect. The printer jams all the time due to the paper feed mechanism that never seems to recognize the paper or sucks it in all at once. The ink doesn't last very long either...and while not terribly expensive to replace, I'm still having problems! I just replaced the black ink cartridge and now my printer won't even print a simple text document. The stupid green light blinks constantly and it's non-responsive to my print requests. Turning it off doesn't help either...my advice is to avoid dirt cheap printers, since you will end up spending their cost in ink cartridges eventually. Save yourself a headache and avoid this printer.
This product, at least the one I received from an Amazon vendor, does not fit my 580EX II. Not even close. It fit the 430 flash unit, so I may have received the wrong diffuser from the vendor, whom I contacted. If so, I will revise this review.
See the above reviews - similar situation. After only about 11 months the AC adapter failed. Went to Radio Shack to find a replacement after calling Polaroid who was willing to replace the whole unit for $60. Unfortunately Radio Shack did not have power supplies with sufficient amperage to replace this thing. Additionally there is a CD stuck in it which I cannot get out and Polaroid apparently can't promise to return to me. Wish I had read these reviews prior to buying. After seeing the difficulties everyone else has had with these things I don't think I'm going to send this back - may never see it again.... Last time I buy Polaroid - sad to see Ed Land's company fall so far.
Absolutely worst cd radio alarm clock ever. Very difficult to program. Requires a PhD from CAL to understand. Sound is tinny from radio. This was a gift that I could not give back. Gave it to my mother in law...
I had a new one of these for many years, and it was excellent until it got water-damaged, so I know this is a quality product. However, the used one I bought through Amazon is terrible. The battery will not stay charged, rendering it useless as a "portable" device. You also have to push the buttons really hard to get a response. I am very dissatisfied with this seller, The Great IPod Exchange. I would not recommend buying a used IPod.
I read with interest the three previous reviews. Unfortunately, I have poor results with this lens. My particular lens required warranty in the first month after purchase. Subsequently, I have returned this lens to Sigma two additional times. The picture quality has gotten worse each time repairs were made, to the point now where the lens is unusable. For my particular type of photography, the advertisements for the lens indicated that it would be a winner. The folks at Sigma have proven to be a huge disappointment.
I bought them for my father to listen to the TV. They were very fuzzy and had an echo. I sold them to a friend at a discount and my dad is using his $5 corded headphones.
Very good product, unbelieveable what that thing can do and information it can hold. Beware of the "i-tunes" website, unless you're sporting a big wallet!
The best sounding junk phones ever made that will last less than 30 day and short out.I have spend over 200.00 this year for headphones but these are perfect for great sound and far better than I expected for sound only. I think you'll need to spend 100.00 bucks to get better.These are cheap top trash.I called to warrantee and the guy said this was a joke number given on the package, I dialed the number again and he got angry. This is not a real deal just a fake number. I just sent them back for a replacement and I will get another 3 weeks phone and then return them for a refund when they short out.Do not buy these if you plan to need them to work for mopre than 3 weeks.
This product seemed like a great buy at first. The quality of the sound was amazing and the different options for the ear piece sizes was great. However, I have had these for about three months now and one of the ear pieces suddenly cut out. These are over 60 bucks so you can be assured that I took quality care of them, putting them away neatly after every use, but the one ear phone just cut out. This is a TERRIBLE product and TERRIBLE quality.
Once again Microsoft has failed the customer. Instead of backing up specific files by choice of the user, Microsoft assumes that we are all stupid. A proper backup in my opinion, would allow me to pick in detail the files that I want to pick. Instead, Microsoft makes that decision in a broad choice and then to make matters worse, backs up the files in code so that i cannot review them at will. This gives the customer only limited ability and control over those files. Whatever happened to making a mirror image that would make sense???????????
I ordered the Lenspen from "Camsdigital" and they sent me a total Chinese knock off, it came in a Yellow Bubble envelope, and had a sticker on it "Made in China". I sent it back right away and ordered it from Amazon directly, and I got the original item, Beware where you order it from, when I contacted the company, they didn't even try to make it right.
Believe it all is true. Like many others I to was a sucker. Tech support confirms that the WPA does not work, also if you turn off the SSID it will not work. I even went to the trouble of complaining to customer service about there misleading advertising. They said that they would talk to tech support and modify there web site. Well a month later they still have not changed it. To make matters worse I decided to change my router from my current Netgear wireless router to one that uses NIMO multi link. First I tried the Belkin Pre-N router, did not work at all. Then I decided to try the Linksys WRT54GX that did not work either. Currently it is back to the Netgear. I am a technician for a telecom company and have worked with many Cisco products. Let me tell you Cisco should run away from the Linksys brand as fast as they can.
If you're the sort of person who gets excited about great mapping products (such as Street Atlas USA, Map'N Go, and other Delorme products for Windows 3.1 were a decade ago) you'll give the 2005 Street Atlas a yawn. It's the bottom of a down spiral in Delorme mapping software that's gradually driving customers away. Delorme's paper atlas products are still the best on the market. But if you want good software mapping I'd suggest you go somewhere else. 2005 version has a lot of bells and whistles to wow you, but 5 year old subdivisions still show as raw land. The only 'update' about this software is in the bells and whistles, so far as I'm able to make out.As for the Earthmate usb, it might be great if you only want to run it with the mediocre Delorme street atlas software. However, if you run XP, or if you want to use it with some decent third-party software I'd suggest you look elsewhere for a GPS receiver to plug into your machine. The earlier version Earthmate receiver with batteries was tempermental, good for testing your patience and vocabulary in curse words. The new one never gets the chance to be tempermental because it simply won't work on an XP machine running software that's worth standing in line at a cash register for, carrying home and loading (or buying online).I'm sorry to see Delorme coming to this. I've been a loyal supporter of their products for a long time. Today I think they should lock the doors and send everyone home for some meditation until they can get their priorities right.Too bad.
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.
Pros:Nice waxwear finishHad just the right amount of pocketsInside of strap has rubberized grip stripsMight be just about right size for a stealth, take anywhere camera bagCons:The bag itself contains no paddingThe only padding comes from what seems like a "Domke 720-200 FA-280 1 Small Compartment Insert (Green)" that might be big enough for Pen type cameras but not SLRs. Maybe with the "Domke 720-230 FA-230 3 Compartment Insert" a decent SLR with lens would fit but thats another $30 bucks.Loops that attach the strap to the bag and for strap length adjustment are plastic, seems cheap and unauthentic for the style and price.Metal hook clip lid closure seems clunky (maybe with time, opening this would seem natural)but authentic.I'm returning this bag on my dime.
I didn't see this fact in any of the other reviews of this player. I have had it for about 24 hours. My discovery is that there is no way to resume playing a disc after the power is turned off. In other words, if you watch a dvd and decide you want to stop for awhile, the player has no function which allows you to resume from the point at which you stopped--if you've turned the power off.Believe me, I tried everything. The bookmark feature looked promising until I read the information that all bookmarks are reset when the power is turned off.I have never seen a dvd player that didn't have the resume feature--no matter how inexpensive.The pluses of this player--primarily the georgous screen and the remote--do not compensate for the omission of this feature. In fact, a portable player would certainly seem to be subject to watching for awhile, then stopping and then re-starting. How cumbersome to have to sort through the dvd menu--assuming your dvd has one!--to try and find the place where you left off.Were it not for the ommission of this feature, I would have rated this player as 4 stars, and would have definitely kept it.
I bount the SmartShopper in the hopes it would make it easier to maintain a list of needed items throughout the week. At first, it seemed to work, even though it almost never exactly recognizes what you say. It seemed that what you did say was in the list of three items that it 'suggests'... much of the time. Then it seemed to just nearly stop functioning. It took ten tries for it to recognize the word lasagna, which then got listed under 'dry foods' (I'd expect that to be lasagna noodles). I really wanted 'frozen lasagna'. This was not in the list of pre-programmed items. So I decided to add it. Here is where the SmartShopper really gets erratic. While I'm attempting to enter 'frozen lasagna' the focus keeps jumping back to the 'a' in the list of letters. It took me approximately twice as long as it should to enter the product. I recorded the name (in a virtually, completely quiet room). The SmartShopper would NOT recognize it. I tried ten times with no luck. So I used the 'improve recognition' feature and re-recorded the name. NO LUCK! I strongly recommend to any who accept what the 5-star ratings say about this to carefully evaluate whether you want this kind of aggravation. My reommendation - get a pad and pen and stick those to your refrigerator.
This is by far the worst product I have ever purchased!I was undecided about buying this or the Nixvue Vista (I should have gone with the later). I was also a bit incredulous regarding the bad reviews of this product, as I have an ARCHOS Jukebox; it's never given me any trouble.The scoop is that I got it (from another store - not Amazon) took out of the box, charged it as per instructions, the thing powered up for about 5 seconds and then... it DIED! For as much as I tried the thing would not power up no matter what.I called ARCHOS tech support, only to be placed on "eternal hold" for 30 minutes, I never got in touch with a single person. I tried again that same night just to get the lame response of charging the unit fully and giving it "another try"... like I didn't do that in the first place!I'm in the process of returning this product to the store.Last time I'll EVER buy an ARCHOS product, they are very unreliable (you might get a good one or you might not... wanna gamble?). Tech support and answering times are the worst I have ever experienced for any product that I have purchased in the last 20 years.I can classify this as a big waste of time and money
Did not work for me. Had to send it back. Yet to receive the stuff back.
These were possibly the worst sounding headphones I ever bought. I know they were inexpensive but the quality is so poor you really wany to only use these for disposables, beach, yardwork, etc.
I bought my westinghouse 32" television 9/07 and about a week ago(5/09) my television would work fine for about an hour of continuous use and the picture would get very distorted and really fuzzy to the point where you can't see picture anymore. It has gone from about an hour of continuous use to about 15 minutes before the picture starts messing up. It's weird cuz if i turn off the tv for a while and turn it back on the picture will be fine and then after about 15 minutes it will mess up again. This television was excellent before it started dying on me. Please don't buy this television, spending the extra couple hundred dollars for a good name brand tv would be worth it.
The TV is very nice but if you want one be prepared to replace the very expensive bulbs frequently. I believe the company has completely overstated the rated life of the bulbs. They claim an average of 10,000 hours, but from my own experience, and from what I've read on the net, the reality is more likely 1,000-2,000 hours. Do the math and you'll see that this set is a very poor choice overall.I normally don't review products, but I thought that in this case if I could prevent one poor, unsuspecting buyer from making a bad choice, it would be worth the effort.
i have been in contact with the seller ( amazonassociates @store wow.com )and they have no record of this purchase. I spent days on the net and the phone and they don't know anything about me or the order. I received the camera from Seattle and not from Florida. I have since returned the item to the address on the tracking # and I really don't know if the seller listed on the tracking # will give me the credit for the camera's returnJackie Rainey
I find this case difficult to use. Yes, it prevents scratches, but so would a safety vault- which is basically what this thing is. The case itself is absolutely impossible to get into; its a struggle every time.If you plan on being able to actually access your palm pilot, go with the soft case.
Athlon 64 is not ready for prime time yet. Without widespread OS and driver support, the true benefit of 64 bit computing is redundant. Try sticking a Ferrari engine inside your Mini Cooper - you just can't make it go faster than the other parts will allow. Its also going to be interesting to see how much support AMD can garner from the software community, will they port their apps for AMD 64. Let me tell you the answer - NO. Until Intel releases a 64 bit processor, you can forget 64 bit becoming mainstream. Till then its all marketing hype and a waste of money. If you want to blow big bucks on your CPU, get the P4P w/ Hyperthreading Extreme Edition.
After reading the other reviews for this product, I was sold on it. It sounded light and compact, and perfect as a Christmas gift for my mother. I knew immediately upon opening the package that I would not be able to give it to her. While it is not huge, it is not a small travel-sized blowdryer either.So I kept it for myself because the size is comparable to other blowdryers I have used. The thing that annoys me the most is the handle which is square and not super comfortable. The Off/Low/Medium/High switch is fickle too. It has to be directly on one of the settings or the blowdryer won't work. It's not a big problem, but it is an annoyance. Although the blowdryer dries my hair just fine, I wouldn't buy it again.
This is the second Zune we bought. The first one had a cracked screen and the second one does not work. In fact, we are about to send it back and request a refund for the purchase.
At least in New Mexico, these and other sound repellers do not work. Neither does granular deterrent. Traps work IF you find someone who sets them properly.
I purchased this item to use with my laptop for calls on Skype when I am on one of my many business trips. I have not been able to get it to work. I get a very nice video image for exactly 10 seconds and then either the image freezes or I get a blank green screen. Tech help at Logitec is the canned variety (if your question/problem isn't listed, tough luck) and has been no help. The camera itself works fine -- it works without a problem on my home desktop computer. The issues appears to be in the software: I loaded the software on my laptop (as the printed instructions emphsized) where it doesn't work, but I did not load the software on my desktop where it now does work. The problem might be the result of high resouce requirements of the software that some other reviews have cited. Anyway that's just a guess from one who's not all that technically literate. Bottom line for me is: this doesn't do what I bought it to do.
After comparing features of many similar cameras in the same general category, I selected the D-520 ZOOM. I immediately noticed that the viewfinder was out of focus, but initially, I assumed that it was my own eyesight, or a smudge on the lens, or that there was a focus adjustment I hadn't found, so I used the camera for about a week before deciding to return it for an exchange.When I went to exchange it, we discovered that all five additional cameras in stock also had out-of-focus viewfinders ! It was verified by the store's sales people.So i simply got a refund.I like the features of the D-520, and the digital version of the pictures always turned out well; but it was just too irritating to be looking at a blurry image through the viewfinder when trying to frame the shots. How difficult can it be for a camera design to make sure the viewfinder focuses properly ?.....especially a company of Olympus' reputation ! That is why i wasn't more critical of the flaw when I first noticed it.The sales manager said he was contacting Olympus and returning all his defective stock. So I will probably just wait and see if Olympus solves this quality control problem and perhaps buy another D-520 unless I find something I like better in the interim. If you are thinking of a D-520, be certain to check the viewfinder very critically. It is just irritating to have the subject always out-of-focus when taking pictures, even if the digital version comes out looking good.
I had seen that it had good reviews so i bought it and i liked it till i turned it up. i had a 800 watt amp so i was pushin it but i was surprised how easly it ate it. i didnt even have it turned up all that loud. i recomend that if you buy this get a 600 watt amp dont go over cuz it will kill the speaker.
I received this product sealed, but its damaged, for the first time I installed and never worked. Seller never gave me a possible solution.Thats it!!
I apologize for the single star review. There wasn't an option for no stars.Great concept, pitiful device. Nowhere does it say that the external USB drives attached to this device will be formated differently than if they were attached directly to the USB port on your PC until you break the seal and get ready to connect. They will only work on this device.We got it set up and moved all the files we planned to share for our home business to it. They were now easily accessible from any computer and life was great. At least until we had to later move the adapter to another location in the office. After turning it off and moving it, all of the data disappeared. The file icon was still there but different. The file size became -0-. You'd think that once written they would remain. Think again. The files weren't being accessed like a flash drive when it was turned off. They were WRITTEN.Do yourself a big favor and don't buy it.
When you plug in your iPhone it looks like its charging then it disconnects saying that apple does not support this device it was very upsetting to learn this and completely not worth my time to return it, it would cost more to return it that I bought it for.
Can't believe people actually pay for this kind of crap.
I won't repeat the complaints by the other reviewers but I will agree with them. I have a new Garmin eTrex Vista C GPS, which is a good product. But, Garmin wants you to buy their poor quality MapSource software. Poor quality because of the scale. National Geographic TOPO software is somewhat clumsy to use, but it will produce a fine map and does a good job for large scale use, as in hiking, etc. The problem is that Nat. Geo. deliberately misleads in its cover blurb by implying that TOPO will work with "most popular handheld receivers." It won't. So, if you want to produce a topographic map, with a route marked on it, and measure distances, develop elevation profiles, etc., then NatGeo TOPO is useful. If you want to upload waypoints from TOPO to your handheld GPS, be careful!
Sony Vaio's are a defective product and should not be sold. Once you have a problem customer service/repairs/refunds are non existant and they repeatedly get you off the phone telling you that they will have someone call you back. Never yet a call back! DON'T buy the Sony Vaio and if you do or have please file a complaint with the BBB online.
Looks like a perfectly good product, except it does not work with XP SP3... googled all the possible options... tried all the suggestions... it's just not supported, end of story, so I have a fourteen dollar hockey puck...
Absolute P.O.S ... got it connected to my computer and set it up. Unfortunately it wouldnt connect to my Belkin Wireless router. Kept saying 0% signal and it was only about 10 feet away with nothing in the way. So i put it right next to it....still no signal....finally connected for a moment but kept disconnecting and stated only a weak signal even though it was right next to the wireless router. Tried updating firmware but nothing...read that it has issues with WPA and im not going to turn that off so its going back.
I guess I made a mistake going against my better instincts and not buying a better known brand. The TV was great for about a month and then the picture just went crazy. Everything was covered in neon green static. I'm hoping to have better luck with customer service than some of the other people here, but after reading their experiences, I'm not too hopeful. Lesson learned, spend the extra money and get a quality brand.
This CD player was great when it worked, but it barely made it 3 months and the CD player won't play. It was not handled roughly - never left the desk- so there is no reason it should just stop. I am very disappointed. Skip this item and try something else.
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.
The tape stops and rewinds before an entire song can even play. Complete waste of money. Poor quality, bad product.
Bought a 798 SI for $1500, hoping to see fish to the side of the boat. Useless and even the regular fish finder does not work as good as my much cheaper Lowrence.
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
I recently bought this laptop from Best Buy. It took hours on end to update itself online. It comes prepackaged with tons of trial software and sony software that slows the computer down - some of which you can't uninstall. The screen flickers upon start up and shut down. The computer freezes with more than one application open at t time. It is a piece of junk. Within two days I tried to return it at Best Buy and they charged me a $345 dollar restocking fee because apparently this isn't "defective." It was a horrible, expensive experience. Don't make this mistake. AND DON'T BUY FROM BEST BUY!!! Horrible company with horrible customer service.
As the review title states--it does not function. I know for a fact that it's not an issue on the modem's end or my computer since they work with another cable.
This unit skips mp3's in various places. However, if you convert the same mp3 to a normal audio cd file it plays fine.This was tested on numerous mp3 files.Wish I could keep it but it defeats the purpose of a mp3 cd player if it skips mp3's.
I bought this Digital Rebel XT (350D) brand new over a year ago, and have cursed it often for ruining dozens of unrepeatable magic moments and what should have been "gallery quality" shots due to the INFERIOR design of this camera's abominable "AUTO-FOCUS" system. "Back-focusing" is a major problem. Seems everything BEHIND your subject winds up being in perfect focus. This is especially frustrating since I replaced the cheap 18-55mm "kit" lens with an expensive Canon "L" series, 24-70 f2.8 macro-zoom lens. Unless you use the "creative-zone" and choose only the center area (or point) of the cross-shaped, seven area focus sensor, don't plan on getting a properly focused picture. Apparently Canon realized THERE'S A PROBLEM with the EOS 350D's focus system, because the new EOS 400D (Rebel XTi) comes with a different sensor; it's the same highly accurate, nine-point "diamond" shaped focus sensor that's found on the considerably more expensive, professional grade EOS 30D. I'm going to cut my losses and unload the 350D on ebay and hope the 400D I ordered yesterday from Amazon will give me the results I'm looking for. My fingers are crossed....
I bought this ink 2 months ago and used it for a week. After 1 week the black ink dried out although there is 90 percent ink left on the tank while the color ink fade so fast you can hardly see the different colors.I use to bring the original cartridge at office depot and have them refill them at their machine. That work well although the ink will only last for 6 months but at least much better than this replacement ink from this vendor that last only for a week. A friend of mine that brought the same ink hp 56 and hp 57 has similar experienced.
This keyboard does NOT include the top panel. It's extremely difficult to replace it this way. I bought one and its useless to me.
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.
Worked fine for 3 months and then it started to shut itself down during summer saying something like - temperature too high unit shutting down. btw, I live in northern CA where it does not get as hot as some other parts of the country. Then the built in battery died (5 months after the purchase). Since then the unit took at least 5 minutes (sometimes up to 10 mins). Lived with the problem for 6 more months & then returned it for a full refund. I won't say the name of the store but you all know which store would take a product back after 11 months & give a full refund without any hassle.This is the second GPS that had a problem (first one was a Magellan which fell down from the windshield & broke the screen. Got full refund for that too). So, I would suggest people to buy any GPS from a place which has liberal return policy.
Sound quality is horrible and very unconfortable in the ears. If the price is too low, try something else and you won't regret you purchase this one. Stay away by all means!
I have an EOS 60D camera with an 18 - 135mm lens and an even longer telephoto zoom lens. This bag is lucky to hold the camera with one lens, let alone anything else.
I purchased a Logitech V270 Cordless Optical Bluetooth Mouse in January of 2006 as a replacement for my traditional wireless optical notebook mouse. Initially, I loved the mouse. It freed up a USB port on my Bluetooth enabled laptop and performed great. But then the buttons began to stick (and, unfortunately, this happened right after the time period for returning it expired). First it was the left mouse button - I couldn't get it to click unless I pressed really hard. I took the mouse apart, but I couldn't find anything wrong with it. So I put the mouse back together, and it worked - for a day or so! Then the same problem started back again. The left mouse button wouldn't click unless you pressed really hard (which makes using the mouse efficiently impossible). I tried the trick of taking it apart and putting it back together a few times, but the issue of the sticking left mouse button alway came back. Then, when I thought things couldn't get any worse, the right mouse button started sticking. Now I have a $50 device that can point but not click! It might as well be an overpriced paperweight with a laser on the bottom. Maybe I just got a mouse that was defective in materials and workmanship, but either way, I AM VERY UNSATISFIED.
Not sure if it's the software driver or the cable design, but we constantly had to &#34;reset&#34; it by replugging in the USB (regardless of the port). We ended up buying a USB laser printer and gifting our old printer to someone who still had a system with a parallel port.
The only problem is that it's just way too quiet, I can turn my volume all the way up and still can't hear anything walking through the city
Who knows if it works or not... Unless your iPod is older the CTA Digital IP-RS2 won't interface. Certainly doesn't work with the new Nanos with the audio jack in the bottom.
The reason I gave this item 1 star is because if you buy an ipod you have no choice but to buy a $30 case with it.For a product selling at this rate, it is ludicrous for it to not include a GOOD (that works!) case or pouch to protect the item from damage. Let's face it, ipods are great, but they are very fragile.When you click "add to cart" remember that it is going to be at least $30 more than the price says, unless you want a screen you can't see through due to scratches (which of course the warranty doesn't cover). And I'm talking from light use, e.g. in a sweatshirt pocket.
This was a breeze to set up and use. I had problems with low volume and frequent droupouts, even though the receiver was less than 30 feet from the transmitter. Found out accidentally that unplugging the power to the receiving unit cured both problems for the remainder of the session. The next time I used it, the problems came back. Logitech Support told me I had a defective unit. I returned it for a replacement. The new unit still had the dropouts, but not the low volume problem, and no way to cure it, even temporarily, so I returned it too. I would gladly buy this product again if Logitech could solve the dropout problems.
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.
Ordered two, the one had only one side that worked and within a month, both of them were broken. They weren't made well at all, I don't suggest anyone buy it.
This is the minority report on this keyboard's "ergonomics" for anyone about to waste cash on this poser. Firstly, if you are one who inhabits a cleanly lit office space with about 1 candlepower of light per square inch this jet-black stealthy keyboard could be quite suitable there. If not so fortunate, a crippling flaw of this keyboard will present itself rather immediately... the constant fishing around for the proper keystrokes led only by your sense of touch. Sure I upgraded from a noisy, clicky, dirty white, AT connector keyboard that I ran into the ground after years of abuse. It was spacious, not compact like this one (heaven help you on a smaller keyboard than the 4000). I could get up at 0300 and bang out a letter with ease, bathed in only the dim light of the monitor. Why... BECAUSE MY OLD KB HAD EFFECTIVE KEY BUMPS YOU CHEAP MS MORONS.Maybe you're more tactile-sensitive? Prepare yourself for the non-existent keybumps. Buyer Beware!!!
I bought this item based on what I thought would be a seemless transition from my ATT DSL provided modem to this modem. What a nightmare. 2 days of telephone conversations with ATT and Zoom and I finally got a connection..kinda. Each side said "it's fine at this end, you need to talk to the other guy". I now have a connection that works sometime. This thing is going back.
The dryer was great for about 3 weeks. It was easy to install and had tons of power. It dried my hair faster than my old dryer and was extremely light weight, however, it DIED! I was drying my hair and it looked like something was on fire inside and about 30 seconds later it shot a streak of fire out and quit. The heat source still works but the motor won't. I am really disappointed with this purchase.
it never worked, waste of time and i thought a simple adapter would be hard to mess up but thats how poor quality it is, you get what you pay for
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 admit that I chose Lexar over Sony because Lexar was offering a rebate at the time. I have also completed the rebate forms and sent it in but have never received the rebate. I know it takes 6 to 8 weeks, but its been 4 months and still nothing from Lexar. Lexar's customer service that I called to check on the rebate is a joke. You'll be better off buying a genuine Sony product for a few bucks more. Had the rebate check been sent, yes this would have been a good bargain. But, I see it as Bad Customer Relations that Lexar wants to promote. Why don't they honor completed Rebate forms and issue Rebates due the customer?
Maybe I was expecting too much, but it seems the antenna that came with the wireless card actually worked better than this thing!
This router is a good fit for general purpose as long as you:- Don't upgrade the firmware- Don't have a high traffic- Don't use the built-in USB featureWe upgraded the firmware because we needed to use the built-in USB feature, and the nightmare began:- The router is frozen and required reboot, few times a day.- The router will reboot itself if the traffic is high (e.g., several GB in an hour).- The USB feature didn't work, even we upgraded the firmware.Since we don't need to wireless feature, we ended up replacing it by Cisco RSV4000.
Item is listed as a five-pack of 2x DVD-R media, but the product photo shows that the package is clearly labeled "1-4x." They are not the same thing. Some computer drives for burning DVD-R media are apparently only capable of burning 2x discs at the 2x speed; discs rated higher are burned at 1x speed.
Am am a electronics junkie who is well informed of the latest and greatest however this is not a 1080p TV like they say it is! Toshiba is lying to get stupid people like me to believe them. Thought is was a great deal to get a 1080p for about 2000 less than the bigger names. Should have listened to my instincts. 1080p DLP HDTV is the name of the "engine" used to make the pictures but has absolutely nothing to do with actual picture quality. It only will ACCEPT and DISPLAY 10801!!!!!! The quality is also horrible. At 480 or 720 resolution (both p and i) you cannot even see the faces of basketball players. 1080i is ok but you will have to stand 20+ (Manufacturers suggestion is 10-25) feet back to even get a decent picture. What is the point of a big screen if you have to be so far away. We replaced a pioneer HDTV from 3 years ago, no HDMI, 1080i is the best it can do, and it is by far better than this one. I REPEAT, DO NOT THIS PRODUCT IT IS NOT 1080p!
The hp business inkjet 2200 will provide very nice quality printing of text and photos for awhile. But at some point, all the sudden without warning, photos will print with horizontal lines across them. You will buy expensive new cartridges ($36 each), follow the maintenance procedures for realligning and cleaning printheads and the print quality will actually get worse. Also, you will put in new ink cartridges (hp brand, not a knock-off) and within a week it will tell you the ink needs to be replaced even when you only printed a few things. I do NOT recommend this printer. Take it to recycle shop and buy a new printer... do not waste your money on new ink or your time.
Just a bit confuse by this company product's description. Does NEW mean the package opened and have scratch on it? Although it is works, I totally lost my joy. Anyway, it maybe an &quot;exceptional&quot; case, but I won't buy from this company again.
I don't care how good this card is or how good the reviews. $50,000.00 obviously has to be a typo. So really? How much is this card being sold for?
I bought this moderately used unit just over a week ago on E bay in order to use my E bay Bucks before they expired.The purchase price was like $138.00 of which I had to pay about $78.00 of.The unit worked until Friday night, then started giving Constant X-Band full alerts! This continued regardless of my location!I even rebooted it, and after three seconds it did the same thing, so I tried it one more time and had the same result!I can't recommend this brand to anyone because my previous model, the Beltronics STI Driver gave relentless false alerts, and then in 2008, it failed to alert me at all, which resulted in a very $$$$ ticket! The State Troopers can pretty much get you no matter what you have!This brand gives too many false warnings, you can set it on city, and it still does it! I'm going back to Escort Passport next time!I read that the 9500ix with it's learning and programming capabilities are the best! Final note: DON'T buy Beltronics!!!Better yet, DON'T SPEED! .....
Can not push all the way into audio jack on radio (tried on 2 different radios). Has to sit just right to hear sound, which is then too low. No on/off switch, so I need to pull it out of radio when I want to hear the radio speaker, which makes having to seed it just right each time even more of a pain. Waste of money. Threw it out.
This is a horrible mouse. The motion is jerky and imprecise (using it with an Aluminum Powerbook), and the effort of trying to control it causes shoulder pain after any prolonged use. I tried to get my wife to take it to use with her Windows 2000 machine, and she hated it just as much. I plan to throw it away. And leave it to Microsoft, in the age of Bluetooth, to make a wireless mouse that requires a big mouse-shaped dongle that plugs into the computer with a wire. Duh.
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.
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!
I bought the 10-pack at another store and not a single one of them registered 4.7 GB. Each one could only store 4.4 GB. This is not good when you're DVD project is tailored for a 4.7 GB disk! I would understand if one or two did not have the full capacity, but not the whole box. Try something else.
I bought one of these at a (...). Nice price and excellent features. The fist one was DOA right out of the package. Thinking it was just a fluke, I exchanged it for another. Worked great and I loved it.....until a couple of days past the warranty period. It then started giving me problem after problem. Finaly I got the dreaded "UPGRADER" message. I tried all of the "official" cures with no luck. Then I researched around a bit and discovered a quick fix....a couple of firm taps to the back of the player. After that, it worked fairly well for another few weeks but it has recently began to act strange again (frequent lock-ups, powering off for no reason, skipping songs, takins hella long time to power on, etc). Now for the kicker:the HDD has started clicking in the past day or so and I fully expect that it's just a matter of (short) time before it completely dies. AVOID THIS EXPENSIVE PAPERWEIGHT AND ALL OTHER RIO PRODUCTS!!! Don't be a cheap (...)like myself; Spend a little extra green and buy a quality player. I sure wish I had!
I purchased a Nitrus in August and I LOVED it. It was easy to add or remove music and it played really well, but only days after my 90 day warranty was up, my Nitrus went into "upgrade mode" and froze there. I could not reset the player, nor would a firmware update install. I called tech support and spoke to several incompetent people, none of which knew how to help me, and they all told me I was out of luck because my 90 day warranty was up, even though it was only up by 3-5 days. I never mishandeled or mistreated the player in any way, and I was listening to it as normal when it malfunctioned. I have friends that have had problems with Rio products and have read other reviews that state situations similar to mine, and I have concluded that Rio does not make a quality product. Please save the money and buy a better quality player.
I've had this lens for several years now, and I've found that it backfocuses if it is wide open. I can use the camera at small aperatures, but I paid a lot of money to be able to shoot wide open. Money down the drain.
I bought this unit about 4 years ago and luckily I bought the 5 year warranty. It is junk(how do you underline junk?). Anyway, It has failed on me 3 times now. First the death pop, and then blue lines on the screen twice. Lets face it, we all bought a lemon. Stick with Panasonic next time or Sony. Thought I could trust a South Korean made product but I will never again.
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
I loved my palm for 99 days. on day 100 I experienced a fatal error code. I paid $25.00 for telephone support. I was told they could not help me and that a repair would be $125.00. I am now considering a new handheld. I would rather put $25.00 toward a more reliable PDA
1) Which extender, the EP-EX15 or the EP-EX15 II, fits the 50D better?2) Does the original rubber frame fit on both of them?3) What is the main difference between the two?4) Does the tighter one still fall off the 50D?5) Can you remove the lenses from both of them?6) Appreciate any other advice concerning the two VF extenders and the 50D.
Bought these speakers as a Father's Day gift a month ago...(I have some just like them and LOVE them!)However, once my dad got them hooked upthe VOLUME only goes so loud and then the TV also has tobe on a higher volume too. Kinda defeats the purposeI was needing them for. The gift was opened and hooked upAFTER the 30 day return policy - so guess I'm stuck with them ???:-(
I got this and assumed I was going to get the one in the picture but I received a different one. It seemed and felt like it would rip around where the control sticks would be and if you get this for fps shooters, the silicone around the control sticks gets in the way and feels odd. I was going to return this item but I would be spending more than I spent. I hope this review helped.
I bought my X50 Blue a couple years ago and it worked fine for about a year. Then the "self cal" alarm kept going off. Finally, it got to the point where it said "service required". I called Escort and it was of course out of warranty. They did however tell me that for $60.00 that they would repair it. I sent it in and it worked for about 6 months. Now it falses saying "laser" constantly. The first time, the service report said it had a bad antenna. Now, who knows what is wrong. In short, I wish I would have spent a little more and bought the valentine 1 and not had these problems. Escort has obviously saved money by buying sub par components that don't last. My detector has never been dropped or abused and still looks brand new. I strongly advise anyone considering this detector to look elsewhere. If you already bought one, keep in mind that you can call Escort and get it repaired for $60.00.
The product is definitely not worth the money IMO. It's smaller than my screen size and it doesn't stick tightly to the screen either.
I have two Volkswagen with in-window antennas in the rear windows. Obviously the iTrip is too weak to get the signal through the car! Even it it works in the standing car, as soon as I started driving the signal got disturbed pretty fast. Currently for me a lost investment, perhaps I try on of the bigger ones but unfortunately it is complicated to get info about signal strength.
The product did not work, The spooling was not transmitted. It did not pay to return
The machine is one problem after another.The machine was working, more or less, mostly less. Just a few minutes ago, the ScanWizard started telling me that it had insufficient memory to start. I rebooted, closed everything down, and it still says insufficient memory. My machine as 512 Meg of memory. It says this whether I start it through Kodak Imaging or directly. It does this repeatedly. Numerous months old postings say the same thing but Microtek obviously hasn't done anything to fix this particular problem.I need to copy a document for a client and now I have no way to do it.It claims 5 pages per minute but I have seldom got more than 3 or 4 pages without it misfeeding a page and jamming. Maybe 3 or 4 times it would feed a stack properly.The driver takes forever to load.If I scan directly through the Wizard, my tif documents don't get compressed and I get one page black and white pages at over 1 Meg.If I scan through Kodak Imaging for Windows, I can get compressed documents down to 100 K per page but then everytime you do a scan it seems like the driver has to load completely again from scratch and take forever.The driver software dialog boxes work mouse only, no keyboard shortkeys.I have yet to get a response to any of my numerous email support requests. The manufacturer doesn't seem to have any concept of customer support. I haven't found any support anywhere for the ScanWizard software.I don't understand why a manufacturer spends time and money on a program putting in bells and whistles most people don't need but then doesn't debug it enough to make sure that it will start.
I purchased this bag direct from Lomo back in '07...it's a vinyl kind of bag, and started cracking badly after a few years. I'm buying the canvas to replace it.My Holga doesn't really fit in the camera portion. You can stuff it in, but the velcro won't keep the bag closed...so I'm thinking if i buy the canvas, then sew new velcro on, & we'll be in business.I looked all over for a messenger style bag like this with a camera portion that might be a better fit for a Holga and a Diana Mini, but no found nothing else.I suggest you go canvas, or splurge for the leather version.
I bought one of these because it had a color display. After I received it I noticed the display was practically impossible to see unless the backlight was on high. I drove around with it a little and it tracked where I went very well but I had to leave the light on all the time and it ran the batteries down in about four hours. I was using Duracell 1800 nimh rechargables.I returned it the next day and got a Meridian platinum for less money and it has a barometer and thermometer. The display is visible in the day and you only need the back light on at night.Unless you like changing batteries often get a Meridian platinum or a Meridian gold.
My own experience with the psc 2210 has been remarkably similar to the worst that other reviewers have described: repeated failures, comnpany refusal to stand by its products, poor technical support. What has struck me is how high a percentage of reviewers have given the 2210 one star out of five - and that seems grudging for many of them!Reliability is the most important consideration for me, and, in my experience, the 2210 is simply not reliable. Given the low expectations we have gotten used to for consumer electronics, that in itself is not shocking. What DOES disturb me is the "We've got your money, so we're happy even if you're not" attitude that seems to go all the way to the top of the HP customer service organization. As a result, HP, a company I used to admire, is off my list.
This product does not work with Laptops (Dell) running Windows 2000. I bought this thing a week ago and it did not work as advertised. I have now wasted 1 week (6 &gt; 30 min) of sessions with their technical support staff and they have not been able to help. Though they still fail to accept that it does not work with laptops (they keep blaming Dell, but all other USB devices work through the same port!). It does work as advertised on my desktop, but not for laptops.Their technical support is really bad. You are better off buying another vendor's product.
Ok, I just purchased my last bulb on 6/5/2011 and today is 8/16/2011 and that is how long it was in the projector before the bulb blew out. I paid $219.00 for it. THis is the sixth bulb I have purchased for it and I have only had the projector for 4.5 years. The projector cost me $750 and total bulb expenditure has been $1869.00 with a grand total of $2619.00 spent on this thing. This comes out to paying $48.50 a month just to own this money pit. If you own one, I would recommend selling it for what you can and buying a normal television that you dont have to continuously buy bulbs for. Unless you are filthy rich in which you probably dont care about such an inconvienience. By the way, the bulb that lasted 2 months was purchased from this very site. I would recommend another site.UPDATE: So they sent me a replacement bulb and as I already purchased another bulb, which lasted a whole year, I continued using that one till it blew out. I thought, cool, I have a backup! I was wrong... I opened the replacement bulb they sent me and SURPRISE!! The ground wire to the bulb was just hanging there unnattached to the back of the bulb. So I tried to attache it myself knowing the warranty was already gone. HUH, The ground piece they used that was supposed to go over the screw on the back of the bulb wasnt even big enough so they just left it. Moral of the story, they are too lazy to fix an issue and they just send it out to the customer to deal with. One word comes to mind... LAZY...
Don't ever order any from this people.Waiste the time and money.Please customers don't get caught in to this people. report them to amazon and remove them from their list.
I really loved this camera- until the screen recently went black and all pictures came out black as well. I wanted to get another Sony because of the ease of use and decent pics I got (don't like my dad's Olympus camera, have to use the manual just to figure out how to turn it on). However, I read the reviews and found out I had the same problem as many other people. I looked up reviews for other Sony models, and they had problems as well. Guess I won't be getting another Sony.Update- I ended up giving this camera to my fiance. He doesn't mind having to whack the camera a few times whenever the screen goes black. Me, I decided I wanted something that actually worked on a regular basis. I can't help but wonder if people from Sony ever read these reviews, since the black screen is a common problem, not just in this camera but many of their models.
I had no problem getting this up and running for my new smoker. Even has great curved wire hanger to hang the transmitter to side of Weber Smokey Mountain without actually touching the hot metal. First signal stayed for around 30 minutes. I am 60 feet away, through 3 walls of plaster / wood clapboard siding. Went back out to reset. Real P.I.A. to reset since you have to remove the battery cover to push the reset buttons. Then come back in. around 20 minutes the receiver drops the signal. This went on for 3 more times. I then placed the unit 10 feet away outdoors. Signal held for around 2 hours, then dropped. Reset two more times. Returned for full refund using Amazon's wonderful return policy. I am now looking into a dual probe that is wired. The Weber Smokey Mountain holds such a consistent temperature that I don't need to monitor it constantly. I just go check it every hour anyway, so at that time I will just take a reading on the outdoor wired unit instead. I am disappointed in this because it is such a great concept, I just wish it wasn't so temperamental.
well i bought this for my 04 f150 yaa didnt fit so just so u guys know. dont make the same mistake i did.
After returning a defective Sony Handycam (audio playback was broken), we opted for the Canon because it had a good combination of features and price. We especially liked the built-in ability to convert from our old analog video cameras. However, we were disappointed that our first few videos were not very crisp played back on the TV. The video quality was soft, kind of blah, and almost looked like there was some kind of blur feature (there wasn't). A review at [...]suggested using widescreen mode to increase resolution; we don't have a widescreen TV, but tried it anyway and got squashed distorted video.The same tape still included some footage from the Sony, so we used the Canon to taped the same thing as we had with the Sony - same distance, scene, people, and lighting. The difference was astounding: the Sony was much sharper and crisper, while the Canon was just plain disappointing.Also, the Canon didn't show true reds: the reds were kind of hot-pinkish. (The salesperson told us this is typical of Canons, though it can be adjusted with video editing software.) Since picture quality is definitely important, we decided to take the Canon back. After a lot of discussion with the store's tecchies and salespeople, got a new (and, we hope, not defective this time!) Sony.
this dash kit is absolutely worthless. it cant even fit the single din HU without the sleeve around it. absolutely worthless.
Got hit with a laser on the interstate and the machine never made a peep.Was always O.K. with radar but failed when I needed it for laser.
I purchased this particular clock because it was described as an "Outdoor" clock. Upon receipt of the clock I read the instruction book and under the section entitled "Frequently Asked Questions" is the following:"Q. Can a La Cross Technology clock be used outdoors?A. Yes, but only in a dry environment and in a temperature range between 41 F andd 131 F. This clock is NOT water-resistant."Living in New England, we do get rain and snow and the temperature is frequently below 41 F. The clock has a VERY misleading description!
I have purchased one one Ebay for my X-box 360 (American) I looked at the fuses carefully and noticed they were cracked or blackened which means they got blown out.On top of that when I finally bought some fuses at a nearby store and plugged it in, after 20 minutes it started smoking.Now correct me if I am wrong, as I might be.I live in Germany so I set the input-voltage (on the back) to 220, I plug in my xbox 360 into the 110v output section on the back?I am thinking there is something wrong with the product or something to that effect, help??
I didn't realize that I couldn't charge both my iPhones. One port is for the iPhone and the other port is for an iPod normal, not an iTouch. So, unfortunately this isn't going to help my situation of charging at the same time. I wish the description had warned me.
Great idea, poor execution . . . Both tempertaure probes stopped working after two uses, I was careful not to get liquid on them, but they still have malfunctioned, BOTH of them! This was used in a smoking application, so I also know that I didn't surpass temperature limits. I have moved to a different manufacturer, KH
I had this product for less than 1 year and 1 of the speakers started to cut in and out and hum..then stopped working all together. No stereo sound then..I ended up throwing it out and I will never by another speaker product from logitech again. Have other product by logitech that work GREAT.
We bought our HP DeskJet 3320 in Summer, 2003. It was well taken care of, but broke by December, 2003.
This product worked well for 5 workouts. Then the buttons stopped working. New batteries didn't help. Still, it was cheap and I understand the whole MP3 thing now. I'll buy something better next.
If you want a good product stay away from Tom Tom products. I have used 3 different products from tom tom and maybe I'm a slow learner or tom tom has bad products, just stay away from tom tom so many better gps units to buy that are better. Not worth the money, bought a download and it turned out to be the wrong one and they will not fix the problem or give a refund. STAY AWAY FROM TOM TOM
This must be a particularly bad batch of disks. I had a 6% failure rate among them, all due to poor plating of the disks. I will stay away from the phillips brand in the future, they might be a name brand, but I've had better luck with no no name brands.
Setup this UPS as backup power for my PC and internet phone. Had false alarms almost from the start and the battery failed within a year. From my experience, the house power was far more reliable than this UPS.
Received our Samsung HLT6187SAX 61" Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV on 1/29. Didn't turn it on for a week until DISH set it up. The TV lasted only 3 weeks and started with color changes from red to green. Thought it was the DISH receiver and requested a replacement. Before I could get the replacement the TV started blacking out for 3-4 seconds and being on for about 2 minutes. Amazon has replaced the product so we will see what happens. Maybe it was just a lemon..... hopefully. On this experience I'm going to have to rate it low. I'll keep the replacement and see what happens and will re-rate later.Okay it s March 21st and so far so good. The TV seems to be performing as described. Has great color but have noticed that some HD doesn't look as clear as I would think HD would look but that could be my DISH service. Since my last problem I will wait a little longer to give a thumbs up.November 2008 - We have now had the TV 8 months now and wow! What a great TV. It has not disappointed us at all. So as my title says.... The first one just was a lemon. Recommended!
I have both a USB Video Phone Camera and this PCI Video Phone Camera and I found the USB one is half the price and better quality.This product is a pain to install and doesn't run on Windows NT or Linux. And the company doesn't even bother to post any updates to this product for Windows users. The the positive side, it does have a good mic.
Same problem with 793S monitor. Perhaps I have been a little luckier as it's taken a year or two for the lines to appear. WHAT IS WRONG WITH SAMSUNG'S QUALITY CONTROL, or components?I've been told it's something that plug's into the circuit board on the monitor CRT neck. No one unqualified touches monitor repair's like this as a) very delicate part of CRT b) VERY high voltages may be present even with the monitor disconnected from the mains electricity.It's such a shame as the picture is very bright, and the colours excellent, but all spoilt completely by the brown lines issue, and atrocious customer service.Could be worse, (not much!!) as a previous company replaced an SVGA monitor with, unbelievably a VGA monitor, and it took trading standards and threat of legal action to get a proper replacement.I'm surprised that Samsung deny that there is an issue with these monitors. In a survey 4/5 of these monitors have proved defective in exactly the same way.Samsung - admit this is a PROBLEM, and offer customers a GOOD alternative model as a replacement.The harm to SAMSUNG's brand name is immense over this one.
We initially got this TV because it was priced right and it was a perfect fit for the kitchen - the standard television box just took up too much space on the counter. Initially, we loved it. It had a great picture and the sound quality was fine. After a few months, the sound started to cut out for brief periods of time and then cut back in. We thought it was our cable service - until we turned on a TV in the other room. The periods of time that the sound would cut off got increasingly longer in duration until - eventually - we had no sound at all. We contacted Polaroid. They wanted us to ship it back to them (paying for the shipping) PLUS send them $155. We weighed our options and opted to get a different TV for approximately the same amount of money as that would have cost us. So far, we're perfectly happy with our Vizio VA19L HDTV10T.
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!
I bought this GE 4-way amplifier (mine is in a silver case) from Home Depot to strengthen the signal from my pre-digital UHF-VHF attic antenna. I hooked a single digital TV to the output. Unfortunately, after installation I saw MORE pixelation and ADDITIONAL instances of total signal loss on several TV stations. NONE were improved. In short, my digital picture and sound were significantly better before installation and after removal of this amplifier. I'd give this zero stars if possible.
I purchased this product specifically to be able to download audio books from the library, as well as listen to music. The Zen V Plus is one of the few MP3 players with that capability.1st problem - the instruction manual is over 60 pages, 12 in English. None of which give adequate instruction on loading music into the player.2nd problem - it is incompatible with Windows Vista.I sent an email to tech support. Received a quick & complete reply. I was told that I needed to download 4 applications (99 Meg) to make the unit compatible with Vista, to be able to download audio books & manage files.In addition I was directed to a website to gain instruction on "How To" download music & audio books.I believe that a "complete" product should be shipped when it is sold. This one is sold as a music/audio book player with voice recorder & picture viewing. I think Creative should be ashamed to put it on the market.
I bought this camera and was so happy with it. I got married about 2 and a half months after I got it. After coming home and downloading the pics to my desktop I turned the camera off because it ATE a set of rechargeable batteries for a snack and burped them back at you. The next time I went to use my camera it would not turn on. I tried to take it back from where I bought it and it was day 91...you guessed it....they won't take it back. After contacting HP they said it would cost $140 to fix this hunk of plastic.....I didn't even pay that much for it. I will NEVER buy HP anything again. I thought they were a good name then a week ago my friends HP laptop literally smoked itself.....filled her whole apartment with smoke...way to go HP!!DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA!!
Don't waste your money on this. You can not turn the sending unit off without opening up the battery compartment so either your batteries will be dead when you use it or you need a screwdriver to open it up every time you use it.Never have I seen a product with the on/off switch buried inside the unit.
Under entirely different circumstances, I would have agreed wholeheartedly with the two other reviews posted for the Denon S101 DVD Home Theater. While the product works, the picture and sound are wonderful, the units are compact and a joy to look at.But something has happened after a few months of owning my S101 which is making me rethink my opinion of it as a product and of Denon in general.First, the remote control died. I tried changing the batteries, but to no avail. Then, one fine day, my unit simply stopped turning on. The little red light ring around the "Power" button would shine, but there was no way of powering up the unit, either by pressing the button or by using the remote control.I called Denon a couple of times to ask about sending the unit in for inspection and warranty service (remember, I had only owned it for less than half a year). Those phone calls involved my spending some very irksome half hours on hold, listening to tinned Haydn and Vivaldi and automated messages. On a third attempt, I managed to get a real human being by hitting "0". I finally got instructions as to what I had to do to get my S101 looked at.I spent $75 to send the unit to Denon via UPS for warranty service. The unit was repaired and sent back to me before two weeks were up.My happiness with this first outcome wouldn't last very long. Next thing you know, the S101 is dead once again. I try e-mailing and calling Denon about it. It takes some doing--days of doing, in fact, for me to get another human being on the phone, who arranges for UPS to pick up the system at my home and promises me satisfaction, apologizing profusely for the many phone calls I had to make and e-mails I had to write to get some service.That was some five weeks ago.Since last week I've been trying to reach Denon. I've subjected myself to plenty of baroque music and recorded "All of our representatives are busy" messages. I was given some promises of assitance by the one real person to whom I spoke. But five days into the affair, I'm not hearing anything from Denon. They have my on-the-fritz S101. I want it back. Will they return it, ever? Is a month a reasonable time for anyone to have to wait for warranty service? Shouldn't customer service be more available to customers, given that Denon is a company that enjoys a certain prestige?All these are questions I'm asking myself as I wait to get my S101 back, or at least to get an explanation as to why it's taking so long.Lest anyone think this has nothing to do with "reviewing" the actual S101, I think warranty service and user satisfaction need to play a huge part in any real assessment of a piece of consumer electronics.Caveat emptor, etc.Meanwhile, I wait for Godot.
I tried two different units.The first had maybe 25 feet of range and the signal couldn't penetrate my woodwalls.The second was about the same. The probes turned out to be way off as much as 40 degrees F under temperature over a range of 150 to 300 degree F. I thought I might have gotten a bad one the first time. Nope.I'ts too bad that Maverick has such a crummy Asian supplier.Believe me go buy another brand. Don't consider this one until they can prove it transmits over a 150 feet.Best of Luck
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.
I loved the product when I got it. But barely 7 weeks after I received it, it simply stopped working -- no apparent cause. It just died. Teac warranty only covers repair, so now I have to go through the hassle of locating an authorized service center and schlepping it over there. This was my first purchase of a Teac product, and it will certainly be my last.UPDATED REVIEW 8/30/07: The first "service center" I took it to wouldn't even take it, for whatever reason. The second one fixed it, and three weeks later, it's dead again. This is a true lemon. I've contacted Teac twice and they simply couldn't care less. Don't buy this!!!
Battery was able to turn the computer on but it did not charge. I have been dealing with INKTONERSTORE for over a month...After the first two weeks I gave up and sent the battery back to TOSHIBA...The item was delivered at Toshiba 2 weeks ago and I still have no resolution...I am very disappointed and I hope that Amazon will help me out to get this resolve ASAP...Still waiting for a battery since DEC 1st.
the zune software, as compared to itunes is pretty poor. the zune as a standalone player, on the other hand is ok.i havent owned the zune for more than 2 days but i've spent almost every waking minute of those 2 days dealing with the zune software interface and have found it annoying. if i delete items off my pc, it will delete from the zune player as well.additionally, the software converts the video to a more playable format for the zune itself. mp4s are supported but if you try to put an mp4 on the zune player, the software takes a considerably long time converting (it took more than 5 minutes to synch 1 music video that was about 3-4 minutes long)the best things about the zune are the player itself, but the software is a horrible nightmare of an experience. i actually like the zune's playback and i prefer a directional pad instead of the ipod wheel. it is far easier to scroll through a large list and narrow in on 1 item when you have a directional pad. the screen is larger than the ipod and the landscape orientation is pretty nice. because the software is so bad, it is hard to rate the zune favorably as a whole though.
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.
It looks very nice when i got this machine, and i almost want to share my thankfulness here, however, after a few months of using it, it is not as good as i think, actually, it is bad. the paper jam always. many times you can't print continuously, if you print 2 pages together, the 1st page will come out twice, you will never see the 2nd page, and you have to manually cancel it and print the 2nd page alone.the fax function is dull, it work around 50% of the time.the copy function is good, but you have to make copy one by one manually.the scan function is very good, i couldn't deny it.besides, somethings a black margin will appear in your printed pager.....i can't fix it
This unit supposedly has a higher db of cancellation so I figured I'd give it a shot.It seemed about the same as the Aiwa and Sony unit. However, what I really did not like about this unit is the metal band that goes over the head. What happens to me is that my hair gets caught in the metal band whenever I slide the headphones over my neck (say when I want to talk to the flight attendants).This unit also seemed more prone to feedback than the other units. This was pretty annoying when you'd try to rest the side of your head against a pillow.
Some people have had good luck with this product; a great many, however, have not. I am one of the latter. I purchased this product, and installed it, and that's where the fun begins. The card was apparently unable to connect to my network if I was using any channel other than 11. That's when it would connect at all. As an added bonus, every 20 seconds or so, my PC would freeze for 1-2 seconds at a time. This seems to be a common issue with this product and Windows 2000 or XP. In short, I am less than impressed.
This vacuum has been a two year disappointment. It has good suction, powerful motor, wide sweep, and good attachment performance - but it cannot handle pet hair. Long before the dust chambers are full, and usually about 5 minutes into use, clumps of pet hair start forming around the dual chrome cones at the top of each cyclone chamber. The hair then gets tangled around the cones, which then have to be removed in order to wrangle the hair free.Dust, dirt, and small debris empty easily, as advertised. Just a bush of a button, and everything drops from the dust chamber into the trash. If you have long-hair pets, however, I would avoid this vacuum altogether. I called Dirt Devil customer service just to see if they had a different cone design that wouldn't clog after 5 minutes of use, but they could only refer me to a warranty service center. Sadly, I think this design is flawed.
When I first received this device, it loaded up quickly and for the first week was the greatest thing I'd ever seen (or heard). Small, enough space for hundreds of songs, etc. Then, exactly as others have written, the device froze, lost all my data, gave me an &amp;quot;upgrader&amp;quot; message, and had to be returned to Rio. They sent me a new one very quickly, which I put back into use, and THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED - within a week, it froze. I only hope I can get my money back, as I don't really want a new one. Until it can be made reliable, sadly I must warn people to steer clear.
After looking at a variety of printers that do scanning and color printing, this one looked like a great deal. I knew HP was a top brand, and it had all I wanted.I wish I could tell you about the quality of the printing, or any of the other features. What I can tell you is the software changed the settings on my Windows, it didn't come with a USB Cable, and...paper jams.It was easy enough to set up, but once I was ready to do that first trial print, I put some regular printer paper in and got the Paper Jam message. I removed the paper, noted a damaged edge (turns out the damage was caused by the printer), and tried a fresh sheet. Paper Jam. I tried a piece of photo paper...."Paper Jam." I removed all paper...."Paper Jam." I checked every nook and cranny of the printer, no paper, and yet "Paper Jam." I called two friends who a experts in computers, neither could find any reason for the problem or a way to fix it.I may have just gotten a bad one, and I'm grateful that I could return it for a full refund to Amazon including shipping (though it was a bit ironic that I couldn't print the label to return it.) It seems to me if a printer doesn't work when it's brand new, it's going to be nothing but trouble going forward.
UpdateI've now gotten more to the root of the problem. The problem is with the jack. Not being a particularly technical person, I didn't know there's a difference between a jack with two black lines on it and one with three black lines (something to do with mono versus stereo? not sure). Anyway, this headset comes with a jack with two black lines (and so did the adapter I got), but my phone will only work with a jack with *three* black lines. Not sure how I could have known that. So, it's possible this headset would work fine with a phone that is compatible with a two-black-line jack, but mine is not. I'll change my rating from 1 to 2 stars, but the bottom line for me is that it still doesn't work with my phone (and never could), and I had to buy a different headset.Original Review:Well, it's comfortable, but no one can hear me. I've tried it with calls to land lines, cell phones, conference numbers, and nobody can ever hear me on the other end of the call. So instead of being able to type notes or multitask, I end up unplugging the darn thing and proceeding with my cell phone tucked awkwardly between my ear and my shoulder.To be fair, I had to get an adapter in order to use the headset, which I purchased at Radio Shack, and I suppose it's possible that the problem is with the adapter rather than the headset. But I have no way to test that, and either way, the headset is useless to me. :\
I had to return the card because it did not work. Not sure if this was a fluke or represents a larger problem with this provider.
This purchase was a rip-off. I ordered a black and color cartridge. The color cartridge was never able to register with my computer as being &#34;properly installed&#34;, even though I knew it was correct and re-tried 4 times. For some reason the printer was still able to use the color cartridge. BUT, after printing only 3 full pages worth of font/images the ink no longer came out!!
I have now had problems with all three Sonnet PodFreq FM transmitters for iPod that I have had. The problem is basically after working OK for a month or so the output power appears to progressively decline, until I literally have to have the aerials touching before there is any reception on the FM radio.I bought my first PodFreq in August 2004. I had had a Griffin iTrip previously and a Belkin unit which only had a choice of 4 frequencies. I saw the Podfreq on the Net and thought it would be a good alternative. I use the Podfreq to play background music, transmitting it from my iPod to a variety of FM radio/CD players in use at the time. (Sony, Akai, Philips, etc.). I generally leave it connected to the Apple iPod charger via the Firewire port while it is playing.The PodFreq worked well for a month or two then I noticed a progressive loss of transmitting range, requiring me to place the unit closer and closer to the FM receiver, until it would only transmit a few centimeters. I tried it on several frequencies and with both aerials fully extended. Eventually I returned it to the supplier who sent it off for replacement under warranty. The replacement unit similarly worked well for a couple of months then the same progressive deterioration occurred. I returned this unit in May this year and again it was replaced under warranty.I have only had my current PodFreq for a few months and again the same loss of transmission range has occurred. Again I have tried it on several FM receivers all with the same result. The 12 month warranty has now expired and I am wondering why this keeps happening? Is there a basic design flaw that Sonnet (and the Public!) need to be made aware of? I can believe that one bad unit is bad luck, and two may be a very bad coincidence, but three????
I ordered the televion three weeks ago and it worked for one day. The video went out but I had audio. It has been in the shop ever since! The worst $2500 I've ever spent!
Bottom line is nobody could hear me. Sounded like I was talking in a wind tunnel. Used it for 2 days and threw it away.
I thought Sony was a trusting brand but don't be fooled.....Sony doesn't make things like they used to. My camcorder also broke in 4 months. When I called their 800 number to get it serviced, they want $311!!! Are they NUTS!!! I was also told by the woman on the phone that they received lots of calls today about the LEN Cover failures. Someone should start a class action on this CHEAPLY made/OVERPRICED product.
The pod should be across the room, yet the switch to stop the batteries from draining each day is troublesome to get to. We have stoped using the product.
Wouldn't recommend or buy again. Camera started going haywire and changing menus/settings on it's own making it unable to take a picture. Hate that it doesn't take a standard SD card. Never Sony again.
Update as of April 14, 2007. I recently bought Zune and Zune just like IPod does act as a hardrive (You have to use through proprietary software). Since Samsung does, I would change the two stars to three stars. The screen in Zune is nice but there are no movies in the Zune Marketplace which seem like a waste. Overall, if this little player could do video and had better navigation buttons I would give it five stars.Original review:This is my second Samsung (I had two ipods before Samsung). I loved the the first Samsung. Why did they have to change good things about it such as the software or navigation controls? The nice screen is a waste since you can't use it for video. The controls for scrolling up and down are frustrating since you have to press them very lightly. The only reason why I am not giving it one star is that the external design is beatiful.
I purchased this headset based on Sennheiser's reputation for high-quality audio gear. After thoroughly researching the output jack type, the only info found was "3.5 mm jack". This lead me to believe it was a single 3.5 mm jack similar to my hands-free device for my cell phone. I suppose the PC in the model number should have indicated dual 3.5 mic/headphone jacks, but I ordered it based on the need for a single jack, without the necessity of purchasing a Headset Buddy converter. That was disappointing, and didn't suit my needs.This model was extremely uncomfortable. I wore it for only a few seconds and couldn't bear the pressure on my ears or head. I wear a headset for hours at work and this model was absolutely unsuitable for my needs. If you seek comfort, look elsewhere.Overall design is nothing special. Similar to any cheap call center headset mic combo. The plastic band, aside from pinching my head, seemed somewhat fragile. Would not recommend for traveling or long-term use.I can't comment on the audio quality as the jack was incompatible with my device. I couldn't wear it for any amount of time, and ended up returning it immediately. The return process was simple as the product description lacked the complete information regarding the output jacks.Had the description included a mention of 3.5 mm headphone & 3.5 mm mic dual PC jack I would have never bothered to order the Sennheiser PC 131.
I'm about 20 miles from major broadcasters, my reception was very spotty with this antenna and I would have to point it in a different direction depending on which station(s) I wanted to pick up. I upgraded to the multi-directional DB4 which I've had better luck with.
I am truly disappointed by the quality of this product, coming from Sony. Usually Sony has reasonably good products, but this one really is a piece of trash. It is advertised as a recorder for lectures and meetings, and as a college student, I thought this could help me take better notes. Wrong!!! This recorder can only take sound straight from your mouth into the mic at close range, but if you are interested in anything other than your own voice, you're out of luck with this model. I tried it out in one of my classes - a class held in a small room with no windows in the basement of a library (don't get quieter than that!!) and the recorder managed to garble every word of the professor, while picking up an amazing amount of roaring noise which is apparently either above or below the human hearing level, since it seems to not exist in the real world! Sony should be ashamed!! Please, if you intend to buy a recorder for lectures or meetings, don't buy this one!
The 40GB click wheel iPod I bought for my husband for Christmas last year died (hard drive fried) 360 days after he opened the box but one year and 3 weeks past when I bought it. Appeals to an Apple Store and the "Apple Cares" (how's that for an oxymoron?) phone line fell on deaf ears. They were unwilling to make any exception or provide discounts on a replacement, "...our warranty clearly states...from the date of purchase...". So, in all caps, if you must buy an iPod, BUYER BEWARE! Think of this as a disposable purchase that will only last as long as the warranty.
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!
Even with the bundled book's I still can't get the computers in the network to access the internet. They must think everyone knows what they know! HA, most don't, that's why they have to write manuals (which treat you like you were there when they built the darn thing). Also another unrepresented and disclosed important piece of information that everyone should know before purchase is with the licensing that comes with the unit you can only have 32 internal IP addresses, WTF, I can buy a $100.00 router and get 255 internal IP addresses. I feel like I need a college degree to program this device. Be warned it's not plug and play, be prepared to do a lot of reading and hair pulling.Very disappointed!!!!
I received the Network Storage Link (NLS) today and tried to set it up following Linksys' instructions. Their setup program could not locate the unit. I logged into my router and saw that the unit was connected with its default IP address (192.168.1.77) but I couldn't ping it. I suspected this IP address was the problem and configured the router to always assign an IP address of 192.168.0.xx to the Linksys device. After rebooting the NLS, it still had its default IP address. So then I connected it directly to my computer and used its built-in web page to change its configuration by first connecting to 192.168.1.77 and then changing the IP address by hand.As others have noted, the problem was that the NLS was shipped from the factory with DHCP turned off. At least in my home office its default static IP address is not on the same subnet. Once I changed it everything worked fine. Knowing that you need to do this, much less how to do it, should not be expected of the average home user.So far so good now, at least. I've also read the other reviews about persistent problems after the NLS is setup and running. I'm using it with an iomega 1 TB USB drive (yes it had to be reformatted first). I'll update this review in a couple of months with how the NLS works on a day to day basis.
I have a Mac G4/400, well within the requirements of this device. I hooked up my analog camcorder and tried to import to my Mac - choppy audio and slide-show video. This is not how the device is advertised and I was extremely perturbed.I used the software included, tried it in Classic and in OS X, and tried iMovie and any other type of import software I could find, and all results were the same.I threw it in a drawer and finally invested in a product that works as advertised, the Dazzle Hollywood DV-bridge (sold here on Amazon).Don't waste your money on this glorified dust collector!
The memory card was opened, of course to insert, and no place to insert. Therefore it cannot be returned.I am sure the memory card would work fine in a camera that needed it.
I will keep this short and sweet.The device has been problematic at times. For example, if I use Wifi, then turn it off, I usually have to reboot the device before attempting to use wifi again or it will never connect. Similar problems with the GPS, but not as consistent.Widespread stability and speed problems are there, but nothing too serious, and nothing one wouldn't expect from Windows Mobile.No, the problem isn't the device, per se, but the manufacturer when the device fails. I suffered from a major GPS problem late in the warranty period. The serial number indicated it was out of warranty, so they refused my coverage. But my Amazon receipt indicated that it was clearly still under warranty.But HP does not accept Amazon receipts. I found this shocking and unacceptable. A major retailer is being treated like some second-class citizen. So, you can either not buy this from Amazon, or not buy it at all.My recommendation is the latter. It's a good device, but not without some serious problems, and certainly not good enough to worth risking an encounter with HP's bad warranty.
We bought this product a year and a half ago and we have had nothing but trouble with it. Customer Service is useless.It's latest trick is to eat my DVD's and refuse to give them back!! Had to take the entire case off and open the door manually to retrieve my disk, which by the was is brand new and one I really wanted to watch.The machine is stuck on Welcome, welcome, welcome..and will go no further. Not sure it's even worth bothering to try to have someone fix it.I will NEVER again buy an RCA product. What has happened to this wonderful company? If you don't want tons of headaches..leave this piece of junk on the shelf!!!
About once per hour, sometimes more often, this mouse will lose its USB connection. The power light goes off and it stops responding. You have to unplug it and then plug it back it. It's ridiculous. I haven't tried with Mac, but I've tried it on several Windows computers with the same result. I know it's cheap, but it's definitely not worth the frustration. Spend a little more money and get a mouse that works.
Bought this unit just before driving from Ann Arbor, MI to Tucson, AZ. Seemed just the thing to play some of the 5GB of my napsterized collection, with their car kit and all. It worked fine for the first day, then one MP3-CD was not recognized. Soon it would only play regular CD's.Called Philips support line and was told they would send a pre-paid RMA shiping label. They did that and the next thing I know I receive a replacement unit, THE NEXT EXPANIUM MODEL EXP-503/17 with MP3 file readout and all. This model has been advertized at Best Buy for $...I'll certainly consider Philips the next time I'm looking for electronics, they have excellent customer relations. Something hard to find these days.
After using KOSS products for years I am disappointed. First the headband was too big, so it did not fit on my ear right. If that was not bad enough, then there is the sound. The lows and highs are good but the midrange is weak. The vocals sound like they are in the background and are almost muffled at times. The cheap KOSS clip-on's sound better. This headphone just makes KOSS look and sound bad. Don't waste your money.
The shower CD player looks cool on the net with a reasonable price, but when I actually got the product, I saw how cheap quality it looked. The station and volume dials are VERY inaccurate and the volume is way too low and distorted. The speakers are muffled, and they sound terrible. Think you can live with that? Well think again... Unfortunately, the CD player was not working. I assure you, I have done nothing damaging to it, as soon as I opened the box, I placed a CD in and it was simply not working. That wasn't the end of it... this isn't a splash proof radio; it broke down two days after I got it because of having water in the battery compartment and display monitor.
I bought one of these after thinking that the features looked great. I was disappointed overall and do not remember the specifics as it was nearly a year ago that I bought and returned it to a local outdoor store.I do recall there being a number of issues and that it was not just one that I could have put up with.I had thought that the unit would be able to monitor the NOAA weather alerts and any FRS/GMRS activity and cut out the radio if on to grab your attention with either the NOAA alert or radio activity. That was not how it actually worked. The NOAA would cut in but not the FRS/GMRS traffic.I wanted this for while hunting so that my father could listen to the AM/FM radio at the cabin and if I called over FRS/GMRS, get his attention.While the crank was small and not the best quality, I do not recall that it worked all that bad as some have reported.If the unit worked better, I might have kept it but I would definitely advise against purchasing this item.I came across this Amazon product page after following a survivalist link about radios and felt compelled to add my negative review.
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.
seemed to go through bulbs about every other month it totally died less then 2 years old I threw it in the trash.apparently the starter/circuitry for bulb is also linked to grid voltage, if bulb is burnt out there is no grid voltage zapping moths/large bugs had the fluorescence black light pulsing with the zaps. IMO very POOR electronics circuitry design!
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 not a belkin adapter as advertised, its a Phillips. Be warned. Dont fall for the bait and switch like I did
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.
Beware: The glass is VERY VERY FRAGILE on the Visor.Customer service at Handspring was OK, (they said &quot;it's like a windshield on a car, sometimes it just breaks)...but I'm shocked I would have to pay $85 to fix a piece of glass that broke while the unit was in my coat pocket. Go to the Handspring web site and you'll see that admit that some units ship with broken glass. If it breaks in shipment I think it wasn't made or packed very well.I might just buy a new one (Palm? something else?) instead of pay the $85, because I'd get another cradle, the software and maybe the newer one's don't break as easily. I've had mine since March and loved it. Now not so sure.If you have a Visor, get a case and be very careful.
I rate this laptop highly in all areas except the DVD-RW drive has never worked. I have tried everything including contacting Sony support and nothing works. This problem seems to be a widely known issue with no answer.I would definitely buy another product with another burner in it if you are interested in burning or backing up data to a DVD.
Works great...as long as it works. Bought 2 exactly same. Both broke in just over 1 year. Better buy a warranty. Personally I will buy I-Pod next time.
The set up for this product and functionality is very simple. The reason this product was returned is that the quality of print was very poor and when contacting Brothers for assistance the response was poor. The only suggestion was to spend another $20 to $25 for a cartridge and if that did not fix the problem then call them back. I was not willing to spend 1/2 again as much as the machine cost only to find out if it was the issue.
This printer has worked very well up until the time I wanted to buy photo quality cartridges. Where, on this planet, can I get them? It's inexcusable to market a printer, claim it to be photo quality, then not provide the accessories to print photos. I'm ready to return my printer to the store where I bought it and demand an exchange for something I can get accessories for. What a joke!
The shipping was on time. Thats the only good thing I could say about this product. It was broken when it arrived. I tried to fix it with no luck. When I called and complained I was informed that I would receive a replacement which never came. It wasnt very expensive, so I didn't push the issue. I just use the cables once in awhile but thats it. When it's placed in the cradle, it doesn't work. Actually, the remote doesn't work either. :( Oh well...
I purchased this product to replace a 1.2 MP Olympus camera. In every aspect it is an inferior product. The 4 year old 1.2 MP camera has far superior image quality under all operating conditions. Battery life is a major issue and represents a serious design flaw. After following advice from Gateway to return the product for repair, I received a replacement which was no better. At this point, they refused to allow me to return the product stating that they do not accept returns for replaced units. They have no concept of customer service. I am now stuck with an inferior product that is essentially useless for its intended purpose.
Ships with version 3.2 software -- you face an immediate $99 upgrade charge to get to the current version 4.20.
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
The range did not work well in our building and would not make calls in most of the areas I used it.. I sent it back for a refund.
stopped working after 1 monthstarts burning dvd and never finishes;some dvds which it finished writing are not readable later on
At first when I got this USB hub, it seemed to work fine. But after a while, I noticed once in a while it would disconnect and reconnect all of the attached peripherals. This is not that bad for mice and keyboards, but is catastrophic for external hard drives, which is what I was using it for. Maybe it's just that I got a defective unit, but I would not buy this one again.
the product didnt work out of the box. after 5 hours of online chat support, it still didnt. the chat support was very frustrating - i kept losing the reps on the other end and being assgned reps who knew nothing of the product. apparently the reps sign off without telling you when they cannot fix your problem. this should have been an easy install because my other gear is also linksys. not so. i plan to return it tomorrow.
This is a tough one to review. The ease of use and recorded quality are as advertised. But I had to return it after less than a month because it stopped playing or recording. Be forwarned, the customer must pay the shipping cost. Also, DVDs recorded from the tuner or cable box won't even play on my other Samsung DVD player. The instructions state that recorded DVDs may not play on all makes. But not even on one of their own players? Fortunately, copies made from my VCR tapes and camcorder work just fine on the other player. I wish I had known about these problems before making the purchase.
Mitsubishi was once a premium line for large screen products. Their quality and customer service have hit rock bottom. The quality is questionable and its doubtful that their products produce the 1080p image that they claim. Buyer beware. They have lost my loyalty and my business. There are too many other high quality offerings to choose from such as Sony, Samsung and Sharp. Don't be taken by Mitsubishi. You've been warned.
I had very positive results with this printer, until it just gave up the ghost one day. I used it on my mac for about two years. I certainly didn't abuse it or use it heavily. One day it just stopped responding -- I couldn't even turn it on. Now its going to our local electronics recycling station. For the price I paid, I expected more.
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.
At the same time I ordered this charger I ordered two batteries.I first charged the two new batteries with it. When I tried to charge the batteries again, the charger would not even power up (defective). The source from which I purchased it tried to replace it, but his wholesaler would not offer a replacement or a refund because he had discountinued the product. The source that sold it to me was kind enough to refund my purchase price. There seems to be a real reliability problem with these Kodak battery chargers.
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 made the mistake of thinking, or maybe not thinking, that between Amazon and 47th Street that this would be an acceptable substitute to the more expensive lenses out there. Boy was I wrong! The lens not only vignettes but the color is washed out and the focus is soft to fuzzy. All in all you get what you pay for and in this case I didn't even get what I paid for.STAY AWAY FROM THESE LENSES, THEY ARE JUNK!!!!!!!P.S. I have not heard back from 47th St. about a return for credit after 4 days either. I will update that part of the situation.
Avoid Lacie hard disks. They fail very often, and if you're past the one year warranty they will do nothing to help you. Even in warranty they don't do data recovery, they just replace the drive and format it.
I needed a cheap alternative to the more expensive shutter releases so I choose this. It worked great for awhile and then just started giving me the most grief. I would go with the name brand if you need reliability.
I purchased this trackball with much anticipation because it had almost all the features I had been looking for in a wireless format. However, when I connected it to my PC and tried to use it, I immediately found that the default orientation is off by about 30 to 45 DEGREES!!! What this means is that if you place the unit next to your keyboard, lay your hand on it, and move the trackball straight UP and DOWN... your cursor will move DIAGONALLY from LOWER LEFT to UPPER RIGHT!!!?I thought I had a defective unit and returned it to my vendor who was quite surprised when I described the strange behavior. He offered to test a replacement unit before he shipped it out to me. Well, he went through four replacement units that ALL behaved the same strange way. He then contacted Logitech and verified that the strange orientation is in fact the product default and that there is an orientation setting in the Logitech Windows MouseWare driver that compensates for this errant behavior.This revelation just left me flabbergasted. I went out to the Logitech website and poked around and found a statement on their product FAQ page that states that all Logitech products will operate normally with the default OS mouse driver. Well, for this product this simply is NOT the case.I then called Logitech tech support to see if there might be a newer version of this product that corrects this problem. The Logitech tech support staff were nice... until I mentioned this particular problem with this particular product. Then they became quite haughty and verbally brash. They first denied there was a problem. Then they acknowledged there was an orientation setting in their Windows driver that corrects the problem. Then they told me this setting would not be present in the upcoming version of the driver?... Their bad attitudes, their denials, and their erroneous information, all contributed to my writing this review.In direct contradiction to their own FAQ statement that all their products will work normally with the default OS mouse drivers, this product simply will not function correctly with DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, OS/2, Mac OS 7-9 or 10, Amiga OS, Linux, etc. (Recently some users have found a way to tweak the linux mouse driver to get things to work, but this is not supported at all by Logitech.)So, essentially, in order to use this product you MUST be running Windows 95/98/2000/XP and you MUST load the Logitech MouseWare driver that contains the orientation setting - at least until they remove this setting from the driver?...As I stated at the beginning of this review, I was so looking forward to this product. The GLARING orientation problem is such a killer for me. The only reason this problem exists, as far as I can guess, is that somewhere in the design phase, the optical sensor was physically moved to a new location on the product and the electronic design engineers neglected to take this into account...I have been quite happy with Logitech products up until now. To the Logitech company, the Logitech design engineers, and the Logitech tech support personnel, I have just a few words: SHAME!!! SHAME on you ALL!!!
Shame on Amazon for recommending this product to be purchased with the CD Walkman - the CD player doesn't fit! I should have read the reviews before adding it to the order. It's not meant for the CD Walkman purchased - but who knew! Amazon should figure that out before they recommend it.
Yup they worked really well for what I wanted them for, in my kitchen. I was happy for about a month. Then one speaker myseriously died. Contacting the maker did nothing. They would not support at all. I gave up. Now I still use the one speaker, because I havent found a reliable and good sounding pair to replace them with. How is it that no body seems interested in making a speaker set that would just work nicely off of the computer wireless network? WOuldnt that be the simple and useful solution for millions of us who no longer need or even own traditional stereos?
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
I had previously read the reviews and I chose to ignore them thinking that perhaps they were competitors/saboteurs etc. I wish I hadn't.Quite simply it did nothing but make another hole on the ground.I think the idea that this product would work makes sense but the technology is simply not there.Save your money.
I gave these to my grandson for Christmas and he was thrilled. He had no problems at all with the mic and used the set for gaming. Suddenly, the headphones simply quit working for no discernible reason. He's tried various things, including using them with another computer, but they have just stopped working. He started using them on Christmas day, so they lasted 45 days. I am not happy and would certainly not recommend this headset to anyone.
After reading all the reviews and thinking towards the future with a fourth generation I-Pod, I personally felt that I was making the ultimate choice in MP3 quality! In addition, I paid for the genre to be loaded on this electronic marvel...So, all toll it was a significant investment, very significant!I have had it for three weeks and the unit froze completely. With all 300 songs lost and the investment gone! It performed great for three weeks! What a disaster of unequalled proportion! Luckily, I had not yet reached the thirty days yet, but the songs and genre were all lost. Luckily again, I used a company that stored all my songs on a hard drive and it can be reloaded again for the second time, more expense. So, in short do I feel comfortable transferring all my cd's to this I-Pod - NOPE - - -Just make sure when using I-Tunes that you create a library and back everything up on a hard drive or you will be as frustrated as I am. Many have not taken the time to back up music files thinking that their I-Pod would have more resilliance!!!!
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.
Oh, boy!Briefly, this item is just not worth your time or effort. It certainly isn't worth your money.I bought this for only one reason: to take the audio from my computer and power my bookshelf speakers. I've been using an old (~25-year old!) unit and it finally died, leaving me looking for a replacement. This amp seemed to fill the bill, but I was completely wrong.The sound is harsh and artificial (you may disagree--it's subjective), but my main complaint is that this unit has a "feature" that allows it to sense audio input automatically and to switch on (and off!) based on that input. According to the manual (just a pamphlet, actually) it's possible to deactivate the auto switching by placing a slide switch in the Manual position. Nope, not on my unit. That just doesn't work.So, the result is that every time the audio drops below an arbitrary and unadjustable threshold, a relay drops out and the unit is silenced. You can only imagine the irritation at listening to this and having it drop out and pick back up countless times in low-level passages or spoken audio! Click, click, click. And no sound at every other click. . .I repeat: the Manual selection does not work (at least on my system). This is a horrible design!After placing a complaint to customer support (and waiting an entire week with no response), I'm warning you before you choose this item: don't! If they just ignore your inquiries, why even bother?My intention is to simply open the unit and bypass the offending relay. If you don't know which end of a soldering iron to hold, however, you may find a solution like this a bit intimidating. No matter what, it's certainly frustrating either way.Consider yourself warned.--George AndrewsSan Diego
I'm printing a picture directory for Church.These refilled cartridges do not have the quality of HP cartridges.Side by side you can easily see the difference in quality. Got about 250 pages out of the 57 knock-off cartridge...that's probably reasonable, but again quality stinks.
We bought PT-50LC13 from Best Buy on Aug 2003. Thank Almighty we bought the extended Service Plan and their service has been excellent. The bulb blew up thrice in 2 years and the light engine (whatever it is) went dead one time. Will not by any Panasonic product after reading the reviews from other customers. No wonder they were forced to take this product off the market. This product gets a -ve star.
It is difficult to adjust the color, I have to do it mostly in the printing program and then if I print the same page 6 times I will get different color intensities for each print. I had a Techtronic phaser before and it was very easy to use. I had to replace it when they stopped making parts for it. Now I have this printer and I have been unsatisfied with it from the beginning, phone calls for support have not helped. I would never buy another Xerox printer.
I am absolutely furious and have returned the product for a replacement. I bought it on Saturday around lunch. Loaded a few over 1000 songs on it. That's what? 1/7th of advertised capacity? In any case, I'd decided on this model becuase I really won't listen to 20,000 songs in one day and didn't need the extra capacity. On Sunday, I played 12 songs and it froze up, then started playing again. I thought that was odd but okay, maybe it was just the song. On the 19th song, it froze. Forevermore. I sync'd it up and was told it was corrupted and I needed to RESTORE. I hit RESTORE and it said it couldn't find the source. Okay, so I spent that much money to listen to 19 songs??? And I've been assured that I should get a service agreement because it probably will have lots of these "frozen" moments after the first 30 days. Not that I'm happy at all with that answer, but IT FAILS within 24 hours?
The belt clip is well designed, however the aluminum case is not.2 problems:1) the case does not stay latched with the palm inside -- probably because the hinges are a couple of milimeters too low, so like a briefcase that's stuffed too full, it does not stay closed.2) The mechanism for holding the palm in the case is not as solid as it could be. 2 plastic clips slide into the notches on the back of the palm. I would be worried about the palm falling out of the case while attached to a belt clip (especially since the case does not close)In defense of the manufacturer, I did not contact them about returning the product, I'm sure they would have replaced it. Instead, I cannibalized the belt clip and fixed it to a different aluminum case that I already owned.
...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.
From Amazon ...Ordered HP 56 and received a 56b.Placed on shelf for future use and later after installing noticed on box that it was a 56b and not 56.Now too late to return. A rip off. Less ink and pages to print.
Purchased TV October 12th 2007. It is on the way to repair shop tomorrow. TV will not turn on with power button or remote. Tried to solve problem as suggested by samsung rep with no luck. I'm not that thrilled with image quality either. Hope I'm not stuck with a lemon! Next purchase will be with a retail store. At least I can return items that do not work. As an example; Costco has a 90 day return policy plus a 1 year additional warranty.
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.
I have no idea why Amazon recommends this for the C330 GPS as it doesn't fit that model. I ordered it on Amazons recommendation and decided it is too much trouble to send it back. They need to check out what works with what. Be careful what they add as accessories as they may not work with the model you order.
I received an IH4 for my birthday with an Ipod Touch. When using the IH4 with an ipod touch there is a high level of static coming from the dock's speaker. I returned it to the store thinking something was wrong. I got a second one and have the same problem. I called I Home and the technician said that they are aware of the problem and there is nothing that they can do. Beware when purchasing if you have a touch!! This faulty dock is not worth the 50 dollars. If it wasn't a gift, i would most certainly demand my money back. I am never buying an I-home product again. It is pretty lame when a company recognizes a fault in the product and continues to sell it.
The provided software, required to use the camera, kept freezing on my WinXP system. I tried installing the camera on my wife's Mac G4 since it's supposed to be compatible with OSX - it would not work with the software I downloaded from Logitech (no Mac software is provided for Mac on in the included CD). I tried the alternate QuickCam software for Windows on Logitech's website (no explanation on differences between this and what is provided on the CD). Instructions on use of the camera and software are pathetic. The program help covers many models besides the one purchased and have to read through to find out how 'your' model functions. The 'hood' on the camera is flimsy and kept falling off. I was able to get an image using Windows built-in camera software - image was okay in ambient room lighting, but is poor in low light. I emailed Logitech about the software problem and answer in 2 days was to uninstall and reinstall which I had already done without success. I did not get a clear explanation of the differences between the two types of software provided other than QuickCam would not work with instand messaging services. I was not able to use this camera for any of the reasons I bought it and I returned it to Amazon.
STOP. Don't buy this. If you like the palm os software, get a clie. I had the same power and screen problems that other reviewers listed, as well as the horrendous customer service. Unless the warranty is good, remember that cheap goes with nasty.
I really regret buying this. I bought a big stack of TDK DVDs to use, but this machine won't accept them. They recommend Panasonic DVDs in the manual... no other recommended or tested. I wish I would have read more of the other reviews on this product. It's not too bad for the money as long as you don't expect it to accept a lot of DVDs!
This was a great learning experience. My new take on the "Amazon Star" rating process is to calculate ratio of low rating (1 or 2 stars) to the overall number of ratings and that will give you the percentage chance of having a bad experience with a product.Unfortunately, I fell into the 30% of the people that have had bad experience with this product. The real question for you as you're thinking about buying this product is "do I feel lucky or will I be the approximately 1 out of 3 people who get unlucky?". Some people like to gamble with hours of time on hold with tech support. Turns out I don't.I purchased this router to replace my Linksys wrt54gx. I have a network with 3 laptops and 5 other computers that worked fine (each computer can see the other) before installing the Dlink DIR 655.After installing the DLink and working for about an hour, I was finally able to get each individual computer to see the internet. Unfortnately, none of the computers could see each other, nor even respond to simple ping commands.Tech support calls went like this:Call 1 - nice rep, worked hard to understand and gave me a case number so I could call back in 15 mins to talk to a level 2 repCall 2 - level 2 rep - explained the whole situation to the rep again and they put me on hold while they looked up some information. 10 mins later - click, I was magically disconnectedCall 3 - level 2 rep again - ditto of call 1, but this time disconnected after 15 minutesCall 4 - Level 2 rep (Kelly), explained the whole situation again, simplifying it to say "I would just like to ping from Laptop A to Laptop B". Her response was that type of functionality was not covered by DLink support(????). She said that since my computers were all talking to the internet, their product was working and that any communication issues between my two laptops were my responsibility. Also that if I did want support, I had to call their networking department to get free support at 888-814-2882. When I told her I knew that was a $ per call support line, she lied and said it was not and tried to rush me off the phone. When I asked to speak with a manager, she said there were none available(????). When I got very specific and said that there were no managers or supervisors managing all of the tech support reps that evening, she said they all managed themselves. Given that she lied before about the $ per call support line, I didn't believe her, but what can you do.Call 5 - I called the 888-814-2882 number and indeed they are a per fee support line. The rep suggested I call back the original number and ask for a senior person.Call 6 - Called back the original number, gave my case id and asked for a senior person. The rep started asking me all the basic questions again and I politely asked for his name and ID, he kept talking over me and would not give his name nor id. When I politely persisted in asking for his name and ID started raising his voice and then yelled at me an hung up.Call 7 - Asked for the name and ID of the rep in case we got disconnected. He would not give them to me(he identified himself as George when the call started, but would not say his name again). He said the only process I could use to make sure I got support was to use my case id. When I explained that the other reps did not leave a comment or identifying mark on my case file, he said there was nothing he could do.I had high hopes for this router based on the reviews and I guess if you use it in a basic one computer or two computer network it works fine (maybe?).Don't bother with tech support, Linksys is head and shoulders above Dlink in this regard.This whole incident reminds me of the old fashioned off shore support that companies thought they could get away with a few years ago, but ended turning customers away and crashing their sales (Dell, Sprint, etc).I really wanted to love this router, but how can anyone buy something that really doesn't work as advertised, yet also isn't supported by the company or that you have to "pay" to get working out of the box?Sorry DLink - fix your product and support policies and maybe I'll come back one day.
I bought this one year ago and it has completely stopped working. I have yet to contact Garmin, but the simple fact is this device is currently nonfunctional.
This is a terrible product! I bought this recently July 2011. It will no longer play cd's after three weeks. I purchased this for my baby's room to play a white noise cd so I am the only one that has touched it. It made a funny noise after two weeks and completely broke after three. Also...on the instruction booklet there are warnings everywhere re: power cord made with lead base and radiation emitting from cd player. This may be true with other electronics but i do not recollect seeing such warnings on my other things. The company will not give me a refund since i purchased this via amazon. I am just going to throw it in the trash. Good thing it was only twenty bucks. I guess you get what you pay for!
This machine is a complete piece of junk. After installing the ink cartridge, the machines demands to print a page out. But the paper will not feed into the machine. In the meantime, the machine will not allow it to do anything else, such as receive a call, send a fax, or anything else. Utterly useless and a complete waste of money.
I just tried the batteries that came with the charger and they didn't fit. I unfortunately forced them in my electric toothbrush and now it won't work with any batteries. I see from other reviews that the batteries that come with the charger are crap. I can now attest to that.
I have a Compaq NT4 Server I have tried for two days to install this card. It does not work. NT4 does not recognise the driver on a fresh NT install. Worse still when I plugged hard drives into the card the my origonal raid array (which is rock solid) wasn't reconised as the boot device. Do yourself a favour spend a little extra cash and buy a card that works!
It does extend the eyepiece, but at a huge price. The viewing is far worse than the stock unit and in my opinion not worth the purchase.
Length:: 0:13 MinsSound output was very low with some static; a printed page included in the packaging insisted I press and hold a button to fix that... it didn't. It never recognized either a USB or SD inserted into it. Returned it, got another one, same problems, returned it too. Not in the mood to try again.
I hoped, after reading other reviews, that this would be the perfect wireless headphones. Unfortunately, when used as wireless, the sound quality is seriously diminished. The wireless receiver is connected to the mp3 player by a short (less than 2 inches) cord. When the cord is moved, touched, bumped, etc., the headphones fill with static. So if you keep your mp3 player in your pocket, your normal movements will cause static. As corded headphones, these are a good product, but you could get other products much cheaper. But as wireless? I'm still looking.
I gave this unit a 2 star rating because it actually is very cool and works as advertised. Two practical problems. Touch screen is frequently "touchy", it doesn't want to respond without several attempts. Problem #2: I could NEVER get the VCR to turn off properly. It keeps turning ON when I shutdown (I am a programmer so I know how to use the functions). These issues alone would only be cause for a 4 star rating. The real problem is after two years of limited use (it's only used on my $50,000 home theater) it just stopped working one day (screen on, but no touch controls). Philips had me install a new driver (which cost $41 for a RS232 to USB converter cable since their supplied cable is not USB and all my PC's no longer have RS232 ports). The unit would not accept a new driver and would no longer even turn on. So, Philips "solution" to this was an exchange program...for $471 + tax and shipping they will send a refurbished unit. I can buy a brand new unit of the newer model for $600. This is NOT good customer service after only two years of limited use. What if your PC locked up and the vendor's solution is to buy a used one for nearly the cost of new? Bad Philips. Bad!
This did not fit like the &#34;bundle&#34; said it would. Wasnt worth my time to bother returning it. I just really stretched the stock antennae cable.
The Griffin iTrip Mini for the Ipod Mini is a quite a disappointment. Originally, I had hoped to have the ability to listen to my Ipod Mini over the radio and enjoy the great music I have on it. Alas, when I used it, I only was able to listen to it on the default frequency, 87.9, first and was profoundly disappointed by the static-laden sound quality that came out of the radio. Honestly, I've gotten better sound out of an old portable AM radio. Sure, there seem to be ways to program it to access other stations and hopefully get better sound quality, but I've spoken to others who say that they get equally bad sound quality on other stations. Sometimes, it doesn't even work at all. It's just simply not worth it. It should also be noted that the radio station files emit and unpleasant sound when you come across them in the Ipod Mini's shuffle rotation (why are they even in the playlist files????). I took mine back to the Apple store to get other accessories.
If you own a 09 Aveo and you are going to install an aftermarket radio, then do not buy this. For some reason it has to come from Chrysler. I wish I still had to packaging to tell you which one it was, but I was extremely dissapointed when the last step I had to do was install this part and it didn't work.
The keyboard and the mouse works with no problems, it deserves to get a good score.However, there are some personal issues that I have with it.For the keyboard, I feel that the tilt angle is not high enough as I've been using Microsoft keyboards all my life.For the mouse, I switched from a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer to this one. I feel that the movement is not as accurate as my wired mouse. Also, the batteries add to the weight of the mouse which makes it tiring job to use the mouse. If you don't need to use the mouse or keyboard acrosss the room, I personally suggest sticking with a wired mouse.
Work fine. Battery compartment is poorly designed and I have to tape it shut to keep battery from falling out. They work. amazon was great.
It is a shame that Altec could easily have made this a five-star unit, but chose instead to do sleazy cost-cutting garbage just to squeeze a few more pennies' profit. There are two things wrong with this unit, which sounds great for the money by the way. The first thing is that the on/off switch does not turn the woofer off. The second thing is that there is no shielding inside the unit to prevent it from picking up radio interference. So basically this thing is on 100% of the time unless you unplug it. It picks up clicking noises from every cell phone anywhere in its vicinity, plus any other local radio noise. In short, it's just maddening and so I would not recommend it to anyone.Oh yes there's a third thing. The woofer is glued together so you can't open it to fix either of these problems by installing a switch or lining the interior with RFI-suppressing copper foil. So basically it's a total loss.I've put up with this unit for several years because I can't make myself spend the bucks to replace something that mostly works. This morning I was lying in bed and heard the woofer blasting out a nearby police radio transmission, so I decided I'd had enough. I went to the hardware store and installed in in-line rocker switch on the power cord. So finally we've got the problem mostly beat. Of course the unit will still broadcast RFI whenever we have it on, but at least now we can turn it off.I give it one star because of the sleaziness of the whole thing. This sort of cheapo construction fools you in the showroom because the unit sounds so great. It's only after you get it home that you realize that it has serious long-term usability problems and that given the choice, you'd never even consider the same unit again. But of couse for most people it's not worth their while to return it, so the manufacturer gets away with it.Shame on you, Altec-Lansing. Another formerly great name down the tubes, sold out to lousy design and short-term profit.
...I bought my printer some weeks ago and now I'm out of black ink!!Very soon I will have spent more money in ink cartridges than the cost of the printer.I'm dissapointed with HP. That didtn't happened with my old HP 692C.
I tried the product with 2 tvs in the house that needed some signal boost. It did not work at all on either of them, and it deminished picture quality on every tv in the house when hooked up. I tried on the main line and on other lines, it made no difference.I do not recommend.
The ultrabay battery is always used first before using the external one and it is only 3-cell battery.
I purchased 3 of these cables for different applications. One was to hook the headphone out of my DROID to the Aux in on my car. Within one week, the cable started dropping the right channel intermittently and now only works when I do a lot a jiggering of the cable at both ends. The build quality is pretty terrible for it to fail within a week.I also got one for a permanent hookup between audio components. The sound quality is fine and there are no signs of failure. As the cable will not be moved, I trust it will remain OK.BUT, as most folks are going to use this with a mobile device (IPod, Smartphone, etc), I highly recommend you purchase a better quality cable with much more durable and flexible end connections. I learned my lesson.
This bag's strap broke after two weeks, and it's now unusable. Wasn't putting anything but the laptop in there, and it seems ridiculous that a laptop would be too heavy for a laptop bag! Don't waste your money on this horrible bag!
I bought this because of the three inputs: USB, SD, and Audio. I found the FM transmitter to be excellent and mostly used a SD card with WMA files. I returned it because I could not accept the poor audio quality - much like a weak AM station. I emailed the Maker, but never received a reply.
I've ordered HP Cartridges from Amazon in the past. I bought my last black #56 cartridge in August 2012. In the past these cartridges have lasted about a year with the amount of printing I do. This last one is only 2 month old and it's starting to run out of ink. I'm sorry I didn't heed other reviewers. I should have paid a little more money and bought the cartridge locally.The Cartridge I bought had been made in Malaysia. I'm not sure how you can make sure where the product is made but other HP Cartridges I've bought online and locally have never failed like this one. Amazon has stood behind this cartridge and made good on my purchase.
Absolutely worthless. Bumps off immediately when camera bag is zipped shut. Want to get rich? Invent a lens cap that works for a 77mm filter....
I received my Zune at the beginning of December. I installed and used the Zune software (which is extremely inferior to iTunes), then had to download a separate ID3 tagging program to make everything show up properly (with compilation albums, you would either have 1 album with all artists being Various Artists or 25 different albums with different artists.The real kicker, however, is that after 2 weeks the LCD cracked. The outer casing, however, is fine. I had my iPod for a year and knocked it around numerous times without a hitch. I had the Zune for two weeks, never dropped it or anything, and now the screen's pretty much unviewable. The worst part is that it's not covered under Microsoft's warranty. Great.Most of my friends have older MP3 players and are looking to upgrade. I'll be making sure to dissuade them from choosing the Zune.
Purchased in February, started skipping cd's in April. Gets really hot and the disc under the lid is loose. Can't return now due to Amazon's short return window! One star because the FM radio plays. Considering I only play cd's at night, this was a waste of money, time.
This is not at all the size it appears to be in the photograph. It is a behemoth and would take up half of a room.The seller refuses to take return.
Got this reading reviews from others and installation was easy. There were two little plastic screw holders missing but I was able to find from my inventory and I was able to install this. The thing I noticed that the fan is quiet but the air that goes thru those copper winding is not. Even when I put my PC to sleep this thing is still loud. I went back to my original Intel cooler and that's quiet.Too bad I can't return this crap.CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 2.66GHzWindows XP w/ 3GHzASUS Motherboard P5QL/EPU
I have been trying to get the DIR-655 to work with my Dell system. I have contacted D-Link & Dell. I have tried cards, and USB ports from Dell and still can not get the wireless and my computer to connect. I give up. I am going to attempt to return the DIR-655 back to Amazon for credit.
Amazon sells the PC formatted Maxell disks for $10 less for the same 7-pack. Just reformat them on your Mac ZIP drive and save the $10 for something else!
The item was misrepresented. It was a gift for my daughter to use with her IPod. She could not use the product. We had to return it.
I bought a DIR655 from Amazon in November 2010 to complement an existing DIR655 that I had purchased about three to four years earlier with the intent of experimentally hosting two separate subnets. I chose to buy another DIR655 because I had been very happy with my first model. This is a reasonably sophisticated product with lots of forwarding and filter options as well as a reasonably intuitive web based interface. I quickly learned, however, that my old DIR655 used Hardware Version A1/A2 while my new DIR655 came with Hardware Version B1. Installing the most updated BIOS available had no effect on the hardware version. Unfortunately there were some important fundamental differences between these two hardware versions.I probably should have been tipped off that something like this might happen when I realized how physically different the new DIR655 was when compared with the old one (the bright blue color of the lights and the arrangement of the front panel was quite different).Specifically, I had been using my DIR655 router both to host websites on a server behind the router and to provide regular Internet access for all of my other computers that were also on the same LAN behind the router. The older DIR655 with Hardware Version A1/A2 was fully compatible with "NAT loopback support": this is a fancy way of saying I could use WAN side addresses (like regular Internet domain names) to access the websites hosted on my LAN side web server from any computer that was also on the LAN side of my router. (Gamers will appreciate that this sort of functionality is useful for certain gaming applications where folks are playing on both the LAN and WAN side of the server.) After switching over to the new DIR655 with hardware Version B1, the only way to access sites hosted on the LAN side of the router was to use their numeric LAN side IP addresses.I spent a lot of time with a DLINK online support group and got no actual support of any kind. Needless to say this change in hardware functionality wasn't documented anywhere. I ended up giving the router to a friend who simply needed a wireless router. My old DIR655 wasn't broken and for the moment I have deferred plans to run two separate subnets.In my efforts to identify routers that provide NAT Loopback Support, I discovered DD-WRT: "DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. The main emphasis lies on providing the easiest possible handling while at the same time supporting a great number of functionalities within the framework of the respective hardware platform used." I bought and tested an Asus RT-N12, a router that was specifically advertised as being DD-WRT compatible. I flashed the DD-WRT operating system onto the Asus router with absolutely no problems by doing a firmware upgrade. DD-WRT's system offers a lot of flexibility (although, to my taste, their user interface is not quite as friendly as D-Link's). Not only did DD-WRT provide NAT Loopback support, but the router has a dedicated switch (on the Security / Firewall tab) labeled "Filter WAN NAT Redirection" which allows the user the ability to explcitly turn NAT Loopback support on and off at will.
I picked-up one at Best Buy, and brought it back the next day. I couldn't get it to do a thing it was supposed to. When I brought it back, the salesperson mentioned that the low-tech tape-adapter version is the way to go. It looks unimpressive, but is easy and reliable -- and half the price.
I have done two handfulls of stereo installations and always needed an installation kit. I assumed I needed one for my 04 forester X so I went ahead and ordered it. Found out aftermarket standard car stereos fit perfectly in the OEM stereo housing. SKIP on this product but DO purchase the wiring harness!
Purchased two units one of which was defective. Contacted Iconcepts for resolve and waited almost a month for a replacement to arrive. Found that the device will work on a laptop computer but not on a desktop computer. All in all i am not satisfied with the product.
This is the second one that I have bought and I have yet to get this thing to work. I've tried using key discs and SD cards.
I was on the verge of buying this printer on sale for my father, and then I checked on the price of toner. The toner cartridge (reportedly 3000 pages) runs at about twice the cost of a 3000-page-toner cartridge on my beloved Brother laser printer. For me, the initial investment of an extra few dollars on a Brother will repay itself the very first time I buy toner. I guess Samsung learned from the ink-jet marketing scheme of making their money on overpriced ink/toner.I am not sure why one customer reviewer claims that the Samsung toner cartridge comes with a drum unit. When I researched the price of the toner cartridge, drum units for this printer were sold separately, and at quite a high price.
I received the NEX ia from Amazon. It was hard to get a connection with the PC. Usually took about 3 tries. It did not like re-chargeable batteries. The Joy stick started sticking. There was no service number to call in the U.S., only an e-mail address that returned answers after one day with simple minded questions to a question that got me nowhere. The manual was very poor. I sent it back. The user interface of the unit was fine except for not being able to monitor NIMH battery levels. Their support by email only was unacceptable.
I bought this card for my canon T1i DSLR, I was told I needed a class 6 card to record video. The card was sooo slow to write to the disk that it stopped recording after about 30 seconds of video-this card is a piece of JUNK!!!! I don't know how they pull off calling this a class 6 card when it is so slow. After reading other reviews on here I won't even bother contacting Kingston for a replacement, I'm sure I will get the same thing in return. I now use a Transcend brand which is 100 times better and cheaper!!!!!!!! I can now record videos continously.
Works,but have realy bad definition,low picture resolution,don't work at night, you can't see nothing,bad product.PYLE PLCM7200 7-Inch TFT Mirror Monitor/Back-Up Night Vision Camera Kit
No point in buying this product for your Canon EOS, it pretty much doesnt work with any of them.
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.
We bought the 30GB video iPod last Christmas (05) and on day 100 (10 days out of warrenty) the screen spontaneously cracked from the inside, without being dropped or mishandled. It literally went into the pocket OK and came out a few minutes later broken! Again, there was nothing that should have caused it to break! And, there is no exterior damage or scratching whatever. From reading posts at Apple and elsewhere, it is very common with this model. Beware!We took it to the local Apple store in Tampa and fortunately in our case it was declared caused by an internal "thermal" problem that cracked the inside glass layer. The tell-tale sign were large "ink spot" looking marks on the screen, being only cracked inside--the outer plastic layer was perfect, and absolutely not external damage evident. Got a new iPod. Apple didn't quibble about being a little past the 90 days...and now we have 180 days from the orginal purchase. A great prduct but two stars because of the self-destructive nature of the video iPod's (like the Nano before) screen.
Quality is OK for antenna, but design just does not work. Glass mounts just don't provide any xmit power. GO magnetic mount. You'll be much happier.
I chose these tapes because they were the least expensive ... guess you get what you pay for! I bought 6 of them and 4 of them had the tape come off the spool when it reached the end of the first side. I do medical transcription, so I had the choice of opening the tape to try and fix it or explain to the doctor that he had to dictate everything over again. Not good! I threw them out! Spend the extra money for better quality tapes.
This item isn't powerful enough to charge a blackberry. Always had a display message basically stating that it was under powered.
As we lifted the screen up on to the wall, the screen unrolled all the way and that was the end of that! It will simply not retract! What a horrible purchase!
I've never submitted a review before to amazon, but this case annoyed me so much I thought I'd write to pass on this warning. first, if you are using the mp3 player, you can't close the case because the area above the headphones jack is not cut out. second, you have to slide the case out to reach the on/off switch because the fabric hides that switch. the case is soldly made and doesn't appear cheap; it's just not especially convenient, but you wouldn't know it unless you tried it. I did, and now I'm looking for a better one.
I stopped by the school bookstore in hopes of finding Apple Earbuds. Unfortunately, they didn't have any, but I needed headphones and decided to spend $10 on a spare pair. They're a decent alternative, but I'll still be picking up a pair of Apple's.
When I ordered this mp3 cover I was under the impression that it would fit any mp3 player c200 series, my mp3 is c280 so I thought it would fit. It does not, the word series should not used with this item as it make people think it will work for any of the c200 mp3 players. The cover was way too small and the buttons did not match up with the buttons on my mp3. The craftsmanship is good on the product but will not work for me. I recommend this cover only for mp3 c200 type all others will not fit.
I paid extra for Air Next Day service. Item was advertised as available and ready to ship immediately. Item eventually arrived two weeks later. I had left for a trip. Item was eventually sent back to merchant. Merchant didn't credit me for item returned. I had to email merchant and wait for another 2 weeks before item was credited. I won't buy from Willoughby's again.
I purchased a Creative Zen V mp3 player 3 weeks ago - during the course of a walk the on/off switch fell off and got lost. The company refuses warranty coverage claiming normal wear and tear. This is a poorly made product, do not purchase one.
Amazon had advertised this as a suggested accessory of Garmin c330 GPS. so I bought it with my new c330 however I got a dc power adapter in the c330 box itself.Now I am trying for some time to return this to Amazon and get my money back..
The quality of this product is very low. After taking a picture with flash light, the camera shuts off by it self and I have to wait a few minutes to turn it back on for taking the second picture.
This remote worked fine when I first received it. However, about three weeks later, it would not controll my dvd and vcr. I am constantly having to reprogram it, especially for the dvd. I'm very disappointed.
I bought the pocket pc to read e-books. Every time it ran out of battery I had to reinstall the operating system and the e-book. It took too much of my time. I used to be paranoid about the batter level. I still would like to buy a pocket pc but I don't want to reboot it every time the battery runs out. What should I look for?I saw the iPAQ 111(64MB SDRAM), and iPAQ 211(128MB RAM) with 256 FLASH ROM.Do you think that the FLASH ROM will solve my problem?Do you recommend the iPAQ 111 for e-booking and personal use?
Too bad, I threw the money with this purchase, it makes no difference to the built-in microphone, in any case (with or without battery assist system), plus you realize that it is very expensive when you have it in your hands because it looks like and possibly performance as the "Sima MZM-1 Camcorder Mini Zoom Microphone" but it costs nearly 4 times the price. I trusted because the SONY brand but they fail me.Sima MZM-1 Mini Zoom Camcorder MicrophoneMalisimo, bot&eacute; el dinero con esta compra, no hay diferencia con el micr&oacute;fono incorporado, en ning&uacute;n caso (con o sin el sistema de la bater&iacute;a), ademas te das cuenta de que es muy costoso cuando lo tienes en las manos. Se parece mucho y posiblemente se desempe&ntilde;a como el "Sima MZM-1 Mini Zoom Camcorder Microphone" pero cuesta casi 4 veces su precio. Me confi&eacute; por la marca y me quedaron mal.Sima MZM-1 Mini Zoom Camcorder Microphone
When this router works it is fine. The problem is that I have to unplug the router and let it rebootabout every other day, a real pain in the %$#. Do not buy this item.
I bought this styler to get the 3/4" brush. It "works" fine, but I find it way too difficult to use.Pros: It's got plenty of power and gets hot. It's got so much power it might blow your hair off the brush with the high setting.Cons: The brushes on the 3/4" brush are too long. There's no quick release, so by the time you get it out of your hair, it can be pulled straight. I cut the brushes down with a scissors and that helped.The barrel is way to big for the average female to hold in her hand - the fatter part is a full 2" in diameter and the thinner part is over 1.5" in diameter. I have big hands and even I can barely rotate it to wrap my hair. Before you buy this thing, try holding a piece of 1 1/4" PVC pipe in your hand and pretend it's a curling iron. Then, the switch is on the handle and it's a slider, so while trying to rotate the big barrel in my hand, I kept turning the thing off.This might be OK for heavy, smooth hair, but lighterweight hair just blows around too much.
I bought this for my son's birthday in December. From the beginning, it had trouble playing DVDs - new ones at that. It would take several tries at loading them before they would finally play. Only a month after I bought it, it began not playing some DVDs at all, until finally, seven months later, it won't play any at all. This was a complete waste of money.
I don't know how is it possible. But this computer is rather slow.My other computers are: Dell 3.2 GHz Intel HT, Dell 1.8GHz, and HP 1.7GHz.And this computer is supposed to be 3.2 GHz Dual Core. But surprisingly, it feels like it is about the same speed as the HP 1.7GHz or the Dell 1.8GHz.It is slow to start up. To find out, i use a stop watch to find out: 93 seconds for it to boot up. Some PC can boot up in the 30 to 45 seconds range.The app ccApp.exe kept on crashing, and later another app crashed... and it is a brand new PC.The graphics card also had a problem with the shading... that different shade of a color actually shows up as layers of different shade regions, rather than naturally varying shades. This doesn't happen to my other 3 PCs.Also, when Windows starts up there is no greeting music. You have to manually go to control panel to add it.The other problems are smaller... but the fact that the PC is as fast as a 1.8GHz... makes me want to return the computer.Also, BestBuy and Circuit City both carry the m7480n but not the m7490n. Now I wonder why... maybe because of the high product return rate?
Panasonic WES9006PC Replacement Inner Blade and Outer Foil Combination for Pro Curve Linear ShaversThe head had damage. I was not satisfied with the product.
Ok, Add my name to the list too - failure after 7 months of very little usage... Do I HAVE to give 1 star - it's WAY too generous!! Having an electronics background I opened the unit and immediately identified the high voltage inverter board within the unit had failed (actually it was not that hard since the thing was "cooked") Correct input voltage but no High Voltage out... So without this part there is no backlight for the display - it looks like the player is not working because you can only faintly see the screen when looking in just the right light and angle - and even then it is almost impossible to see. Anyway, I wanted to simply replace the "fried" part and now I see that there is someone trying to buy 100 of these inverter boards on-line (specifically for the Polaroid FDM 0700a unit) so this single shop must have at least 100 units to repair with the "blacked out screen" problem alone. Polaroid do a recall or at least let me buy a revised / compatible version of the crappy part!!!
I know how to program a VCR, program in Visual Basic, manage a web site and have an extra class ham radio licence. But I couldn't figure out how to manage this little camera so am returning it. I'm glad the other reviewer like it, but I can't deal with it.
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.
What I wanted was a burner to attach to my IBM Thinkpad to make CDs. What I got (purchased on the basis of positive reviews here) was an expensive piece of junk. Tried three different IEEE1364 cards to interface with this; nothing worked (except the computer recognized all three of the cards). Turn on the CD-RW drive and the computer crashes, with all three IEEEs. A complete wipeout: I could only re-start the computer by removing the connection AND the battery. I called Yamaha, finally (I really couldn't believe the problem was there), got a very helpful agent who gave me a Return Authorization number, sent the machine to Yamaha and waited. A quick turn-around(10 days), and I plugged the CD-RW in this morning and, once again, my computer crashed. The CD-RW drive is now sitting in my trash bin and it will be a long time before I buy a Yamaha product again. What a waste.
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.
I recently bought this DVD player and have noticed that the remote controls do not work very well at all. I can be 5 feet from the box and practically smashing the buttons down and nothing happens. I'm going to return it, especially in light of all the complaints on here about skipping scenes. I would not suggest this player to anyone else.
This camera takes images with great color HOWEVER, the images are perhaps the WORST of any 2MP camera. They are grainy, noisy, poorly compressed (large files but poor quality). This camera also uses up 2-AA Batteries within about 35 shots- not good!Look elsewhere for a camera.
I bought this drive and used it for about two weeks before it crashed and I lost all of my work. I have a few friends that have owned WT products before and they also have had problems with them. I cannot reccomend this drive
I bought this to save some money. This flash may be cheap, but it did not work with my Canon Rebel in slave mode. It didn't even work on the hot shoe. I ended up sending it back.
Last spring I purchased 3 of these. One year later I can now report all 3 dead, all with different problems too! Total junk, avoid this brand.
I'm a bit ambivalent about this product, but lean way toward the negative opinion side. These binder pages hold 8 CDs/DVDs each, with 4 slots on each side of the page. In order to get the disk into the slot, you obviously have to have an open side to the slot. Fellowes saw fit to make the open side of each slot so that it faces the open long-side of the binder. So if you carry the binder open-side down, the CDs will all fall out. Not too bright, Fellowes! My preference would be to have the open side of the slot face the binder's rings. Well, for my purposes - storing software backup CDs for system administration purposes - this will work. But I sure wouldn't want to use them for my personal music (or software) CDs, not if I wanted them to not get lost. I gave two stars because the product will do what it says it will do, so it is suitable as described. But I can't go higher than that because it doesn't do the job securely.
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 live in an apartment complex and have a large TV / entertainment setup. There are lots of times when I want to watch movies or play xbox late at night, but my neighbors can be pretty picky about noise. I saw these headphones online and requested some for my birthday. When they came and I got them out of the box and hooked up, I was nothing BUT disappointed. They are terrible. There is hissing and whining no matter how well you tune them. The signal constant blinks. The quality of sound is sub par at best. They feel bulky on your head and they will do nothing but frustrate you. If you are someone who appreciates and demands high fidelity, you will not be happy with these. I am returning them now and will not be purchasing anymore. Since my big screen is not that far from my couch anyway, I am just going to purchase a 15foot headphone extension cord, and run that over to my couch where i can plug it into some nice headphones. I know it sounds like a pain to have the cord, but I would rather have the cord and top notch sound quality than this piece of junk.[...]
This item is extremely cheap and the return process was difficult. If you open the package to inspect the item and cannot put the packaging back to it's original condition; which was impossible, it will not be accepted on return. Do yourself a favor, don't waste your money...........never seen a lampshade as cheaply constructed as this one.
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.
Sony has created a misleading product and equally bad description. The mz-rh10 is NOT made for recording. While it seems like a great a idea in theory, in reality the unit and its horrible software ruin everything. I used mine mainly for audio recordings to create soundscapes and documentaries. After filling many"40 hour"1 Gb discs, and struggling for years, much of my work has been destroyed by this incorrigible piece of work.Sony should refund its users of this unit and openly apologize. The recording part is fun and seems as though it will work, like Sony says it will. But when you transfer to PC (only!) you lose all names and coding of the music and to top it off, lose the ability to transfer again...anywhere. This means that even your own work is protected from yourself. Thank you Sony for stealing my money and my work and my time.
I bought the updated software. I bought the cables. I never got it to work. I never got the drivers to load. I donated it to Good Will.
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 bought these speakers less than a month ago and after trying really hard to like them for a couple of weeks, I promptly shipped them back to Amazon. I like logitech products (their mice are second to none) and the 5500 is definitely an interesting concept but the execution is poor. Not only is the subwoofer huge and heavy (not necessarily a bad thing) but it sounds boomy and is all over the place - one of the worst subwoofers I've heard. The satellites sound tinny and they do not blend with the subwoofer and there's a huge hole where the midrage should be. I could go on and on, but let me sum it up: If you care about sound quality, save your money and get something else. I gave them two stars because I liked the whole design concept but that's about all I could find positive about them.
Lured by one of those Amazon special sales I purchased a 24 pack over a year ago .Did not need them immediately, so they were left on storage on an air conditioned room. Now that I need them, I tried to charge them and out of 24 batteries only 2 took a partial charge. I have some very fancy and expensive chargers, including the LaCrosse BC-900 and several others of less famous makers, not one charger could charge the other 22 batteries. I contacted the company for help, here is their reply: "Unfortunately, the AA batteries you are using are out of warranty. Are you sure the problem lies with the batteries and not the charger?". The policy of this company is not to stand behind their products and to blame the chargers for their lack of quality control. DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME AND MONEY BUYING LENMAR BATTERIES. Read the other reviews, everyone is having problems with Lenmar batteries.
UPDATE August 28thI called and got a wonderfully helpful woman on the phone. She promised she would find out how things were going and she did. They were just slowed down because so many people were on vacation. My camera was finished the next week and retuned very quickly. It works great. I am impressed.August 23thI am getting quite nervous about how MackCamera is going to perform. I sent my video camera in on July 23rd and now, 21 business days later it, according to their online repair status, is still "waiting in line for a technician." Their web lists the estimated time for repair at 10 to 15 business days.I've seen a lot of horror stories in forums about them and have emailed for a true status check. So far, a week later, no reply. I have now left a voice mail message and sent another email (August 21). I have tried to get a human on the phone, but so far no luck.Shaking in San Diego.Alex Farnsley[...]
Bought these as a present. After hooking them up, I do have to say that I was disappointed. These have a hollow sound to them. I would say that you could buy them for voice audio only . I would not buy these for playing music. I myself own a older pair of i think they are a research or ar something speakers which are much better, problem is they now longer make them.
So I bought this card despite reading all the negative comments on amazon and other retail websites, terrible idea. No matter which PCI slot the card was in the computer failed to POST. It would just hang before anything would show up on the screen. I took the card out and tinkered with BIOS settings and still nothing. I tried taking the jumper off the card (I read somewhere that this would prevent the mobo from trying to boot from the card) still nothing. I put the mini-disc that came with the product into my laptop to see what kind of documentation there was with it. The readme file was junk. It told me how to install it as if my mobo could see it so that didn't help at all. Anyhow it's not worth it.
I've tried mulitple FM transmitters both because I live in LA and there's not a lot of free airspace on the radio band and because I need a good signal for my vehicle. Unfortunately this was one of the worst. I was so excited that it had the adapter-within-an-adapter so you can plug both the transmitter and something else into the port. However, this unit did not have enough power to transmit my mp3 player music clearly. The sound was very static-y on multiple stations, even with the volume on the MP3 turned way up. I have a suspicion this has to do with the fact the Pathfinder's antena is in the back windows. Just for kicks, I plugged it into the port in the trunk area. The sound was better, but then you can't control the device. Had to return and still looking for a solution.
After about 4 months of use, I got a "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) on my Sony DSC-W1. Unfortunatelly, I have another of this SanDisk memory stick. I hope I dont get the same problem again on this unit.
I purchased my Western Digital My Book 750GB Premium to back up my personal and business data, but then later heard about problems with WD hard drives failing and losing data. Assuming the problems with WD hard drive failures were from past products, I went ahead and connected the external hard drive to begin backing up my data. Upon connecting the external hard drive to my computer via the USB 2.0 connection, Windows re-assigned my D: drive to the external hard drive, thereby losing association with both my CD-ROM drives (which were D: and E: before I installed the external hard drive). I tried to contact WD by phone for support but couldn't reach a human. I emailed them, and WD confirmed the email for support, telling me in a reply email that they would give me an answer within one day. It is now three days later, I have heard nothing from Western Digital Support, and my CD-ROM drives are still unusable. I will look at Seagate or Toshiba products in the future.
1. it clicks really loudly, enough to annoy me and anyone in proximity to my computer2. the scroll jumps around just like it was described by another reviewer, and it happens in all applications/programs (i'm running apple os 10.2)3. it is a comfortable shape, but that's not enough to keep me happy...4. i'm shopping for another mouse.
The product may be good. i dont know who offered the rebate.but they didnt keep up their word. i got the writer in late May or early June and still i have not got my rebate. Im dissappointed. i would say i lost $60.
I purchased this headset for the home office. It worked well at first, but within the first week it was very staticy like I've read in other reviews. I'm usually pretty gentle with electronics, but maybe it was the way I stored the cord by wrapping it around the ear and support pieces on either side of the headset. If that's the case it's very touchy since I wrapped it loosely. That being said, Amazon refunded my money without me having to send the headset back. I tossed the headset in the electronic recycling bin. My company purchased a Plantronics MX500i 3-in-1 Headset (also sold at Amazon) and it works great. It works well with the home office analog phone and VoIP software phone. I also use this when I travel so it stands up to not so ideal storage in my backpack.Since there's so many positive reviews for this headset, I'd recommend trying it out because you may get a good one. If it doesn't work, try the Plantronics headset mentioned above.
This product is terrible and I'm going to return mine or throw it away. It constantly wanders to places I don't want it to be or trails where I think it should be based on my usage of other mice. At this point I consider it unusable. I've tried it on several surfaces to see if it was a tracking problem, but noticed no real change in behavior. I think what's happening is it keeps trying to go to sleep while I'm moving it, because the tracking is OK as long as I'm moving it very quickly, but when I'm trying to precision target something like an icon or a piece of text it starts jumping erratically. I keep it about 6 inches from my laptop at all times, and the laptop isn't complaining about connection problems.
Upon installation the scanner worked great. After two weeks of rather light use the machine started to slow down, it became louder, and finally it stopped working. Considering all the other reviews, describing similar issues, I'd suggest to Minolta/Konica to seriously redesign the mechanics of this product.
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.
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!
When I think of a docking station I think of something that makes my laptop have more of the functionality of my PC. In the case of the xb2000 this is not the case, all this thing does is disappoint..1. The Device does not come with its own power supply so you have to either buy a new power supply like the one that came with your lap top or every time you want to plug your laptop into the docking station you have to get your out your power supply as well.2. There is no monitor hookup built into the xb2000, this sounds like something that should be standard with all docking stations. If I'm going to spend the extra money to buy one of these things shouldn't it at least have the ability to run a monitor directly though it to instead of having to hook the monitor up through the laptop?3. No Ports, this thing does not have any PS2 ports only extra USB ports of which my laptop has plenty of.Unless you're looking for a few more USB and louder speakers this thing is pretty much a waste of money.
I picked this item up for my Canon Speedlite 580 EX II, and the diffuser did not fit on the flash as it claimed to.
I received the 2 port USB car charger a week ago and have just gotten a chance to try it out. At first everything seemed to working well with it. It charged my Fiance's Samsung Moment extremely fast... almost...too fast. It went from 28% to 100% in about 4 minutes! I was amazed! Then I thought about the damage that can cause and quickly unplugged the phone from the charger. I was unfortunately too late. Her battery is now ruined and I need to buy a new one. This charger achieved the incredible charge rate by over-volting. This is extremely dangerous for delicate electronics such as cell phones, gps, tablets, ya know, things this charger is apparently designed for. Sadly her phone no longer holds a charge and you can watch the battery gauge drop 10% a second as soon as its unplugged from a good charger. Next time I will buy a quality name brand charger for something expensive such as cell phones. Lesson learned.
This purchase was an absolute waste of money. I threw out the packing material before I realized what an inferior product I had purchased. The batteries hold little charger. The charger broke after 3 uses. Complete was of $$. The camera itself is a jewel. The charger is absolute junk.
This product is great but, the fowlling are problems1.not a rechargable battery, if you like your music loud like me, then the battery inly lasts like 5 hours2. the mic can bearly pick up voice3. the memory is not expamdable.4. the included headphones suck. Also the usb flash isn't that good.The only good thing is no so software ans you can change the color.Crearve just needs to ad a rechagable batter anf fm radio!
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 usually don't write a review but I feel that I have to write one today.I bought this Netgear WG311 wireless card recently (01/2010) for my desktop which has Windows XP SP2. Before the installation, I checked the reviews and thought that I was prepared to some problems.Since the card I bought is actually the latest WG311v3 card, I thought the problem commented by people in 2004/5 should have been fixed by now with the Netgear CD marked 2009.I was wrong. During the installation, Windows XP (SP2) shows warning of the software not compatible with XP. I decided to trust Netgear and clicked continue ... now bad thing happened. After I restart my PC, all in sudden XP started to show the login window and ask me the password!!!But I NEVER USE ANY PASSWORD TO START MY XP BEFORE! After many tries and still failed, I tried the leave password blank. Guess what, I can start my Windows XP. That was scary.After a few try, I don't know exactly how but now I can use the wireless card and the connection is good. However, I certainly don't recommend this card. How come Netgear still have the problem with XP/SP2 for people to install this WG311 card after so many years?! This is crazy.
What are they thinking? A 1 hour long install process and full of garbage install programs. And on Windows XP they should be using the default drivers and scanner on Windows. Not recommended for normal use unless you have plenty of time to burn.
Trust me, you don't want this machine. The print quality is mediocre at best and the document feeder is non-functional. I have to stand over mine and feed one page at a time, which can be tricky because if you're too fast it puts two pages onto one and if you're too slow it ends the transmission. Get a REAL fax machine. I will.
The current picture for this item shows a Class 10 card which is what I thought I would be getting. When it arrived, it was a Class 6. When I researched the fine print down below the item listing I saw that is was listed as a Class 4. I guess they should make up their mind. For me the Class 6 was a disappointment. At the present time I can't decide whether to keep it or return it. The lesson is - items on Amazon may not be as pictured.
I recently bought a ct14 and I use it it my semi, It is supposed to be a noise cancelling headset noted on box. It is a piece of crap. And when I contacted costumer service I got the classic run around, Would not use a plantronics if it was given to me. Cheap Cheap Cheap
I purchased this for my iPad2 but it woudn't charge it. It works for my son's iPod, which is good I guess. Now I can't charge my iPad2 on the go.
I bought 4. 3 worked. I didn't pay much, but kinda sucked cuz I was trying to transfer some files (drivers) to get a program to work and couldn't cuz one burnt out. So yea, you get what you pay for, dont rely on it, i wouldn't suggest just buying one, haha, good chances it will burn out, crappy circuitry. waddah u gonna do.Spinfix ComputersSpintronicsMindspin
Check your motherboard at the manufacturer web site. I'm sure this product is wonderful, but all I can do now is return it or use it for a paperweight. Neither of my 2 motherboards have the "cooler mounting holes around the CPU socket". (These are needed because, depending on the version, its either very heavy, or very very heavy). This is noted in the fine print on the back of the packaging, but I have to fault Amazon for not noting it in the product description. Even at that, the Zalman web site covers not even half the motherboards out there, which in turn may or may not have the special holes in them. If you are replacing an existing noisy fan you will have to completely remove your motherboard to get to its back side and mount things.
I purchased this MP3 player about 18 months ago. I bought new, not refurbed.PRO:- When the player works, it plays music.CON:- This has been orphaned by Virgin. No updates. No information- Only works with Windows Media Player 10. Does not work with WM11- Uploading of songs is slow. Not the transfer, but the management in WM10- Regularly loses list of songs. This requires format and reinstall of MP3 Player OS and upload of songs- Battery has limited life. Recharge after 8 hours is a good day- If you listen to audio books, this is a horrid player. It does not have any bookmark capability, so you will have to learn to split MP3 files to 5 minute chunks or you will spend much wasted time moving forward and back in your file to find your spot.- Fast forward and rewind are incredibly slowI just gave my teenaged daughter an MP3 player for her birthday. This time, I stuck with the big names. I gave her a Creative Zen. Do not waste you money on the Virgin piece of ****.
I figured for the cost it was worth a try to see if this would actually work. I plugged both my DirecTV box and Blu Ray player into this device and then into my Onkyo receiever. I could only get 1 of the devices to work no matter what I tried.I first turned on the DirecTV box on along with the receiver and the sound worked fine. I then turned off the DirecTV box and turned on the Blu Ray player and no sound at all coming from my receiver.I reversed the way the inputs were plugged in and now the Blu Ray player gives me sound but the DirecTV box doesn't. Seems as if only one input gives me sound.I emailed the vendor and they were nice enough to send me a replacement and it worked the same way.
I replaced an Airlink 101 (has 2 antenas) w/ this router. My Airlink got much, much better signal & it was $30 something compared to $70 something for this. Now it's too late to send back & stuck w/ this junk. Amazon is awsome, of course. Just the product that is junk.
This device sucks unless you are an IT genius. Horrible tech support. What a waste of time trying to get this thing to work
I already had what appeared to be the same remote that I bought locally (it was the ONLY one they had!), and this one looked like the same one. But once I got it I discovered that the number of brands it has codes for is VERY LIMITED and does not include a lot of major brands!! Even when I tried using the codes from the booklet in my other remote all I can get to work is the TV function. My DVD player, stereo, CD player etc are all less than a year old (my cable box is older though...) and are all major brands, and this remote doesn't have the capability of operating ANY of them. I have spent about 4 hours using the Code Search function to try every code in it on them, and still have control of ONLY my 8 year old television!! While it LOOKS exactly like several others (including one that operates everything) it definitely is NOT as versatile as others!!! My ONLY complaints are about the remote itself, the seller shipped it quickly and did everything required of them.
I purchased this system after hearing it. The overall sound is excellent, as expected from Bose. Two things cause me to downgrade the star rating so far: one is that it mysteriously shuts down completely every few hours. That is not that big a deal; hit the button on the well-designed remote and it's back on.The second issue is huge for me: There is no headphone jack nor any audio outputs. Listen to sound through speakers or don't listen. This is such a boneheaded design decision that if it hadn't been confirmed by Bose tech support I would still have a hard time believing it. Yes, it's my fault for not checking, but, for a system otherwise perfectly designed for small spaces, i.e. apartments, bedrooms, etc., it seems idiotic.
This player has constant connection problems, and either the software or the player constantly freezes. I've tried resetting the player, and that unfreezes it.. Until you try to download again.. This is a headache, and I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a gift for anyone who doesn't enjoy spending hours on a computer trying to get it to work right.
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.
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.
The adaptor works fine; no problem. But what Panasonic doesn't tell you is that the camera *does not* recharge its battery when it's on AC power. So the adaptor is only useful if you're working near an AC source for many hours at a time. Perhaps useful for a few users, to be sure, but useless for many of us. Save your money.
I have not liked this product as much as I thought I would. It is too large to fit in a brief case for extra protection and inssuficient in size to use as a brief case itself. It is, however, relatively well constructed.
This is bar far the biggest waste of money I've ever purchased. The software is horrific. It didn't crash my computer at all, but it has some MAJOR flaws. First of all, you can't drag and drop music onto the player--you have to use their lame software. To make it worse, the software is useless! It bases everything off a database within the player. This database doesn't look at file names--it only looks at MP3 ID tags. So if you've ripped any CD's that are a few years old, or have music that you downloaded a few years ago, the software won't recognize it. So, according to this software, I have 443 songs named "No Title Found" on my computer. Useless. Utterly useless. This was also a gift. I will never buy from these morons again. They should stop hiring sixth-graders to write their software.
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.
A christmas present. It was working one minute, then the next minute it was off and could not be turned on. Trouble shooting-via website no luckHad to ship product to manufacturer----waiting on replacement or nano to be fixed????????????
I am having some problems with my receiver and, from what I've found, you can't contact a live customer support rep if your life depends on it. I've sat on hold for hours trying to get someone. Complete joke.
Read the reviews, and while in area purchased these headphones at aBose Factory Store. I objected to the $139 list price, since this was in an outlet mall and I expected a cost break, but they wouldn't come down, but offered me a factory reconditioned set w a full factory warranty for $119. I bought a set. More than likely, the ones I bought probably just had a damaged carton--if they come back, cannot be sold as new by federal law. I must say--best sound I have ever heard, and I have some really expensive and costly audio gear. I listened to some of my favorite CD's--mostly big band jazz, and really--picked up sounds I had never heard before. I am really amazed. Most heartedly recommend. By the way--you can always pick up bargains this way--factory reconditioned--on almost everything. Anything that is returned to the factory or distributor, for any reason (torn, opened or damaged carton, for example) cannot be sold as new under federal law. They're sold as factory reconditioned, and most probably have never been used or even out of the original factory seal.
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.....
It works - however -1. draws too much current from my old usb 1.0 (dell inspiron) jack and sometimes the computer gives warnings.2. makes about as much noise as my laptop fan.3. it can only be used on a desktop, not on your lap.4. workmanship is below average.Also, the unit draws air from the top where computer is - not sure if this is more effective than blowing to the computer.
I bought two of these Plantronics Audio 90 headsets in less than year; both had the exact same problem. One day, all the sudden, stereo won't work and I only got sound on one ear. I thought it could be the cable that goes from one ear to the other but after getting stereo sound during a few seconds, I found out it was the inline volume control that caused the lack of stereo sound. I had the exact same problem in two models. I'm not buying this headset for a third time. Take my advince and try something else like a Logitech or a Koss.
I have tried just batteries, just ac adapter, batteries and ac adapter. I hold the play button down as it says to do in the instructions....power won't come on. Of course the company is bankrupt so I can't get any help there. I guess I will just have to return them.
Although the Palm m515 may have many nice features, they are all dwarfed by one huge design flaw: it turns itself on at the slightest touch. The result is that if you carry the m515 in your purse, briefcase, or pocket, the inevitable jostling will cause the unit to turn on, and the batteries will deplete within a day. This is a disaster if you travel alot, and annoying even if you don't, since if you ever forget to charge it one evening, it will be dead when you try to use it the next.Those who attribute the short battery life to the color screen, overuse, etc. are mistaken, and probably don't realize that their Palm is actually turned on for large portions of the day. Testers who evaluate battery life in a laboratory don't know the real story either.Save yourself the headache and avoid this product. There are plenty of other handhelds out there that don't require this level of attention.
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.
The wireless range is quite poor. Range is improved somewhat by 'pointing' the dome of the receiver right at the mouse, e.g. velcroed to the bottom of your display. The keyboard and/or mouse just flake out after a few months.We haven't had trouble with the driver in Panther and Tiger, the volume and itunes controls work fine, when the stuff works at all.The one saving grace is Kensington's excellent warranty service. The system has a five year warranty. The 800 number gets you to a human pretty quickly. Tell them your troubles, your serial #, your address, guess at the purchase date, and a week later a whole new kit arrives. The new ones work fairly well for a few months, then start dropping key and mouse strokes. I do wish they would actually take the dead ones back for postmortems, maybe they'd learn to make reliable gear.
I bought this as birthday gift for 9 yr old grandson. It refuses to play CD's!! I cannot return it because box was thrown away with party clean-up. I am so mad - and grandson was very disappointed! Do NOT buy this! It is junk!
item does not work. much better to buy from a local store - only a few more $$. At least there is some immediate recourse for a shoddy product. Junk like this discourages internet purchases. Specifically, headset was carefully plugged in and was immediately noisy - howling and squealing feedback. Impossible to use.
This company (Brother) is totally ignorant on networking. They have based networks on "AUTOIP" which is irrelevant to office and home networking. Therefore, it does not configure on regular DHCP configuration.Setup documentation contains "nothing".User Manual contains "nothing".Technical Support contains "nothing".Nothing, nothing and nothing.That's what you get!Ignorant and arrogant companies who take consumers lightly pay the price:Brother 2070N printer is returned.Lexmark E120n is purchased.
I got this unit with a new construction home. In the beginning everything was fine. Then this month the antenna stopped connecting. LeGrand does not provide residential customers with support (First clue). Their authorized agent in the Phila Area is an electrical contractor that does not do ANY residential service or support. Basically when the warranty expires you are SOL as far as service is concerned. I had to open it up to determine that this is actually a ASUS device (WL-330g personal access point)ASUS COMPUTER INTL - ASUS WL-330g Pocket Wireless Access Point. Figuring this should be a easy swap. I ordered a replacement WL-330g, only to find out that the contractor jerry rigged POE (Power Over Ethernet) splitter cooked itself. Called ASUS support and no one seems to know what POE is. Avoid LeGrand ON-Q at all costs if possible! Horrible support and a marginal product at best
The best radio frequency was very fuzzy. I live in the Des Moines, IA metro area, so a decent size city but not too large. I would not take a chance unless you live in a very rural area somewhere.
Just want to say, if you want to spend your money. There is better way to spend $20 than spending here. Trust me you will end up losing your money. Never had a transmitter that lasted only 2 months. Seriously!! And even the paper that comes with the product says warranty on parts is for 1 year, when contacted for replacement the company says it does not need parts to be replaced. It comes as a whole. So in a nutshell they deny replacing the product or parts. So buyers, please beware. Never had something that was so short lived. I wish I had done something meaningful with $20.
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.
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.
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 is a clever device that could be truly useful. However, its voice recognition ability is lacking. You'll likely get "Ketchup" to list but not "Motor Vehicle; "Fudge" becomes "Fritos. You get the idea. It has a teaching function that can improve word recognition; yet that is tedious to use and should not be necessary for common shopping items and tasks.SmartShopper does have a surprising ability to amuse with eccentric responses to common words.Nice idea, just doesn't work for us.
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.
I was very unhappy with this product for the followig reasons:The anti shock protection was very weak, specially when playing regular music CDs (as opposed to MP3 CDs).The unit froze up and stopped working after only 2 hours of use. During the time it did work it proved itself to be a rather bulky, non user-friendly unit.I do not recommend this player.
All of our office PC are running 64 bit Windows. Kodak doesn't have any support for 64bit for this scanner rendering it a expensive boat anchor.
The battery I received from Power Direct is not a Sony battery, does not have the Sony name on it, does not have a serial number, and does not show the country of manufacture which is, I believe, illegal. Advertising this no-name battery as Sony is also false advertising. Before I noticed this I installed the battery but got a message that it was an incorrect battery, or not installed properly. The computer then hibernates while you reinstall the battery. Same result. I see several similar complaints and have to wonder why Amazon still allows them to advertise.
This didn't work in my 1999 Toyota Corolla. The lyrics could not be heard while playing my iphone through this cassette adapter.
I was excited about this product, but it has been a complete flop. the first set fizzed when minor strain on the headphones broke the contacts with the case. The customer service rep was very good about getting a replacement, however. The second pair, despite tinkering, cutting, adding ear plugs to headphones, never could give me a reliable sound for more than a lap. I appreciate their effort on this VIP problem, but don't settle for this attempt.
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.
Initially my scanner worked quite fine and I was pleased with it...however, every time I signed out of it, it gave me an error message. I had removed the software on my computer and went to re=load it all....when i did my scanner Umax cd....it froze my computer up....I had no where to go for help. The place I bought my computer said &quot; you must have a UMAX&quot; and so you'll have to put in your &quot;start up&quot; cd. They said to contact You for help and you could give me an on-line down load to get my scanner to work again (since the cd is no good). I still don't know where to contact you...so I'm trying this and hope you read this and give me some information. I guess there's no use in having this scanner when it won't work with this cd. HELP
I had 2 of these memory cards do bizarre things on a recent trip to the Galapogas......one card after 50 pictures on my Nikon D-90 said "File does not contain data".........a later card after 40 pictures said "memory card is not functioning" or to those words.....I have never had problems with this camera in last 3 years........
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.
1. the ribbon cable on the keyboard looks to the side of it, whereas in my inspiron 9300 the connector is at the bottom of the keyboard. Had to twist the cable a little to get it to the connector slot.2. the keyboard didn't quite close down after doing this, because the ribbon cable wouldn't fold3. It didn't work, anyway...probably a defective unit.on the native keyboard the ribbon cable goes straight down, directly to the connector slot.
This device, despite being described as supporting 'network storage', is not a NAS. You can't access from machines unless you install special custom drivers on each machine. Needless to say, such drivers don't appear to exist for linux.
this is a good idea, and if a person has no conern over screen quality and only requires very limited range, it could be a decent product. But for anyone I can imagine, the dollars to performance ratio doesnt hold up. The manual itself says keep the signal high so to avoid people walking between the transmitter and receiver. That should tell you if you have a wall, much less two, you can expect a very poor picture on the receiving end. Ours had multiple horizontal white lines blinking at least until it was promptly returned. We'll stick with the old fashioned wire line until this is perfected.
When I purchased the V270 in June 2007, the reviews for this mouse were excellent. Alas, after several months, the downward trend of the reviews has matched my own tepid experience. The Bluetooth connection frequently gets lost between my Macbook (the new Intel version) and the mouse, with the dreaded "Connection Lost" message appearing on the screen. Each time, I will have to re-start the "Setup Bluetooth Device" process, which takes several seconds. Sometimes I can prevent the lost connection by pressing the mouse's reset button at laptop startup, but if I forget, the connection breaks at least 50% of the time. My query with Logitech customer service yielded a prompt but useless reply (probably a boilerplate response) and my subsequent pleas for help went unanswered. On the plus side, the mouse buttons and scrollwheel are well-designed. Overall, however, the bad connection issues makes this a poor, unreliable mouse for Macbooks. Avoid at all costs.
I was not impressed with this item and now must submit to the lengthy return process. The software included did not work, the customer support line was a phone call to HONG KONG and the directions were difficult to follow. Keep shopping, this is not the MP3 player for you.
I got this to listen to my mp3 player through the car stereo. I just left it in the car and after a few weeks it got a short in it. It might do ok if it's not in the heat and moved around as much, but I'm pretty dissapointed. The good thing is it was only $5 down the drain.
Fax quality is poor. Copy quality is worse. Jams easily both scanning and printing. Prints a full page report for every fax sent (or attempt). Will not retry failed faxes. Requires a very clean line to transmit/recieve, so it fails repeatedly when sending/recieving out of town faxes. Also, beware the very short time period to claim rebate.Simply put, this machine is garbage.
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!
I WAS really impressed with this TV, loving it like crazy, great clarity in HD mode. Unfortunately, 14 months into it's life, the light engine started going bad. Wound up with a 2 inch black stripe on the right side of the TV. Service man said lots of light engine problems with these, not worth it to repair. Thank God I bought a 4 yr service contract!!!
Based on the high specs and the high price, I assumed that this was a professional machine. However, other digital recorders I have had, which cost a quarter of the price, put out a much better sound straight out of its small speaker. Despite the advanced technology of being able to download these recordings into the computer, no amount of adjustment would improve the sound so that it replicated the original recording. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone wanting quality sound.
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.
Bought the 1TB unit, ran in raid mirror mode to be safe. Moved about 300Gig of JPG files. All was wonderful.. for about 2 weeks.Then the device is no longer recognized by XP desktopPartial file listsAND still under warranty - but Western Digital absolute worst service from a manufacturer ever.AVOID THIS PRODUCT.WORST PURCHASE MADEHORRIBLE.
Granted this is an old review from 03, maybe Sony has improve on thier CD since then, but I have not use them since.----------------------------------------------------------------------Please do not buy, look for a different brand. You will lose data.I am furious how many Sony's CDRs I have replaced. They are the absolute worst product out there. I don't know how such a great electronic company would leak such low quality, unreliable CD-R. The problem I have with Sony is overtime the CDs become unreadable. It said not MS-dos error or something when you try to copy the data, basically it become unreadable. The surface of Sony CDR is a smooth pearl. After 1-2 years they start to fake off on the edge like watermark. Not because of careless, but of the CDR surface quality. Other cheaper CDR I have for 3 years (storage in the same location as the Sony's CDR) are still readable and don't fake. I lost some important data with at least 4 Sony's CDR. The files at the outer edge are affected the most.I though the smooth pearl color of Sony was very pleasing compare to other ugly blank CDR. TDK is now my CDR of choice now. It has a clean look and it CDRs are more readable on any cd-rom then Sony. I am in a progress of reburning all data that are on the Sony to TDK. Again, Warning: Do not buy Sony's CDR.
I've had this weather/hazard monitor for about 6 months now and it has been so much of a pain that I am going to give it away or sell it. We get flash flood warnings at least once every few weeks at 1-3 in the morning (and we are in no likelihood of being affected by a flash flood). There is no way to set the unit to only alert you to certain threats - such as tornados, civil emergencies, etc. So, if you have your county (or counties) selected, you're going to hear it if ANY alert is issued. Sure, you could turn it off at night, but that defeats the purpose. Setting the unit up requires following the manual, as does just about any operation besides turning the weather radio on or off (the thing REALLY is tough to use - and I work in research and development). I hope to find another unit that will allow me to set what hazards I want to be alerted of.
I concur with the previous reviewer: the skipping, even on an immaculated DVD, is unacceptable.
I'm very disappointed with this purchase. The charger is incredibly slow, only usable for overnight charging, and the batteries won't hold a charge for any decent length of time. If I put freshly charged batteries in my camera, I can take a good number of pictures, but if I leave the batteries idle for any length of time, say a week, they're dead the next time I want to use them.
I purchased the Panasonic PT 50LC14 projection TV on Jan 28, 2005. Was very satisfied with the overall picture and the features built in. At 5 WEEKS old, the set went out, took 4 days for service tech to check it and found it was the lamp. The tech service was very good and informative (Sears). The lamp was ordered from the manufacturer as the tech was out of that bulb.He felt sure it was the lamp but said it could be the ballest causing it, we would have to wait and see. When it didn't arrive 3 days later as promissed I called tech support and they checked with Panasonic, they had 200 bulbs in stock and the oreder wasn't posted for 2 days and it would take 7 to 10 working days to recieve the bulb, on a TV that's 5 weeks old.(I felt next day air would have been nice). I have to say, Sears was exceptional in their service to me, I returned the set for a full refund.
and the cord started shorting out on me for no good reason.
I bought my apple directly from apple on line. I had problems with the base port station from the start. I spent 2 hours on the phone with tech support in an unsuccessful attempt to resolve the problem. I also had problems transferring my files from my old pc--they weren't supported on a mac operating system. I can handle the latter problem and assume there must be a way (although time consuming) to resolve. However, at this point I had enough, and decided to return the mac and stick with a pc. Guess what?!! apple wouldn't accept the return because I had the memory upgraded from 60 to 80 Gb. They said that I had it "specially configured" and this was covered in their "no returns" policy. Absolutely INSANE!!! Their website was completely misleading because the ordering process directs you to choose between hardware and software components. The minute you choose one option over another, your computer has magically become "specially configured" and therefore is now NON-returnable. Now I'm stuck with a $2.5K computer I hate. I will NEVER buy another mac product!
I was attempting to connect a Canon video camera (mini B firewire) to a laptop computer for video capture. It is very confusing trying to determine the various different types of firewire terminals but I think this is a 4 pin and the camera needed a 5 pin. So I don't know if it would have worked or not. I am returning it.
I've been looking for a scope for a while, trying to find what would be a good option, with good price x performance, and decided to give this one a try. I really regret of the choice I made.Once I got it out of the box I noticed some kind of oil that seemed to go out between the body and the front plastic part. Ok.. since a frind of mine brought it for me, I thought that might be result of atmosphere variation due to the flight.I've installed on the tripod and the first surprise is that, when in 60X, it is TOO WAY dark.. and I really mean it. Ok, so far, acceptable and I can handle it.Then I installed the T-adapter and connected my Canon EOS on it to check how it performs with Camera. The T-adapter (Adorama T-Mount for Canon EOS) itself is very good, and the second surprise was to see that it gets WAY worse through the camera:During daylight, clear sky, and light enough to take a f/4.0 lens in ISO 100 at 1/2500 or 1/3000, through the scope you must use 1/30 on ISO 200. At Celestron webpage they say the scope would be a f/6; it is no near that. I'm not making calculations, but I would suspect it is about f/15, at least.The third surprise was to see the definition of images is awful. You cant, by no means, take a quality picture through it. You definitivelly cant focus to sharp pictures.I cant recommend this, and I'll try to sell it to someone that dont have too much expectations for it, since I'm not in US to return it to Amazon.I'm not sure if I'm too used with my Canon 70-200 F/4 L IS USM and my Canon 17-55 F/2.8 IS USM lenses (that I know are high-quality pieces), or if this scope is really bad, but I'll be looking for another brand; I wont try Celestron again.
When I speak into this headset, there is no audio feedback to the earpiece. This is essential so you can hear what you are saying. It is like a deaf person speaking. They can't tell what they sound like so they sound a little strange. This headset is the same experience. It is a huge technological oversight in my opinion. Telephones have always had feedback. I can't believe they made this mistake.
This is a waste of money. It will not feed the paper properly, and even when the paper enters the unit, it will jam about half the time. When the paper is finally working, then the ink cartridge jams.If this is the best that Kodak can do, maybe they should go bankrupt. It is going back as soon as possible.
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!!!
This product is not exactly how it is advertised. I've purchased this cd writer during January 2001. I did not want to write any type of review on it till I made the necessary tests. Honestly, you can burn data in about 7.5 minutes or less. I use the Fuji 16X compatible cd's and about 1/3 didn't work. Audio CD's are ripped extremely slow, so you need to download their software online. So far when backing up any data files including mp3 files, you can do it within the 7.5 minutes. The drive isn't perfect because of the framware problems. The 4 megabyte buffer was not so great in minimizing or eliminating most cases of buffer underruns. I had many buffer underruns. I have made over 200 cd's with 80 cd becoming coasters. The coaster was done by burning MP3 into audio format at 16X. It works fine at 4X but fails at 8x. I tested it at 12X and it wasn't successful so I did not attempt to burn the cd. Wave files into audio files was not succesful even at 12-16X. The other coaster was created when I tried to do a cd to cd copy. It failed at 16X,12x and 8x. 4X works fine. This probably happen because my cdrom drive reading speed is 40x or 48x. I don't know exactly why, but it does work but at lower speed for this type of burning. You'll probably be better off with a Yamaha 16/10/40 drive if you intend to do cd to cd copying as it isn't as CPU intensive, otherwise you can save some money and get this one... Installation was very hard. I would suggest you also download the latest firmware if your drive doesn't have it already. I have a Pentium 3/850 with 512meg ram. I have owned and tried a few other cd writers and by far this is the worst and slowest one I've seen to date. (HP, Ricoh, Plextor (without the burn proof ones), etc.) I have to give it 1 stars because of the long time it takes me in burning CD's and with lots of coasters created.
I bought this cable to hook my flatbed scanner to my laptop. The laptop doesn't have a parallel printer port. The description of this item says it will work with your scanner. When I hooked it up, Windows recognized it as "Printer Support" or something like that. It didn't recognize the scanner, and I couldn't use it. I called Canon USA and their tech support said "Yeah, that won't work". I wound up using a port replicator for my laptop and using the original cable with the port replicator's parallel port. I'm sure this cable may work for something... maybe even a printer, but I'm not sure. All I know is it didn't work for my scanner like they advertised.
potential buyeres need to be aware that the original version of the Audigy2 ZS does not fit the PCMCIA slots of several notebooks. For details about this problem, refer to Creative's discussion forum:http://forums.creative.com/creativelabs/board/message?board.id=pcmciasb&message.id;=233&view;=by_date_ascending&page;=5The card I purchased at Amazon was the shorter version and so would not fit my laptop. As of this writing, I'm still having problems getting a replacement from Creative.
The headphones are comfortable, and when they work, they sound wonderful. I got two sets of these for my kids to wear while using their ipods, and they immediately complained about the sound issues.If you hold your tongue just right and don't move very much, you can wiggle the plug to the point where the sound is equal on both sides of speakers and sounds great. One false move, and a fuzzy scratchy sound begins and the sound cuts out between each of the two speakers.I took a chance with the cheap price, and I got what I paid for.
one of the speakers does not work. Do you plan on doing anything it? My future business requires that you rectify thiis.Lynn M. Elliott.
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
work vacuum ever bought ...never should have purchaseddoesn't pick up anythingjust creates a lot of dustit's just a replica of the windtunnel by hooverwhat in the worldi paid $168 for junk
A couple of years ago I bought home design software from Punch software and gave up on it after a few days of trying to figure out how to use it. (And I'm very technical and generally good with new software). I would not recommend this software unless you really have the time to spend figuring it out.Google recently released a FREE home design software. Much like other Google products, this one is very easy to use - although not as powerful as one you might purchase. Before buying, I strongly recommend you check out Google's offering. Visit sketchup.google.com to take a look.
I bought this item based on all of the positive reviews. Problems I found: Brush gets extremely hot, is difficult to hold (handle is big), and at 1,000 watts not powerful enough to dry by itself for thicker hair. I am returning and buying a regular hair dryer.
This was not as I had requested, the battery half life wasn't as expected. I ended up getting an offer to ammend my comments but it was never followed up on. I have since had my computer crash so I don't need it anymore. It wasn't as promised but not enough to pursue getting my money back.
The cable was cheaply priced but priced accordingly because it only worked for a couple of days. I guess you pay for what you get, right? ~Sincerely,Dissatisfied customer
Bought a viewsonic projector that was advertised as including a free mounting bracket and screen. When the projector arrived I contacted Elite Screens to get the free bracket and screen. I was told that even though the projector was purchased and I was still within the advertised promotion period that they were no longer offering the free screen and mount as advertised. Horrible customer service, but after reading the other reviews of the quality of the screens, it is probably better that I didn't have to spend the $76.00 shipping for the "free" items.
I purchased the 9700 Pro in January 2003 and it worked great for a couple of months. Then Morrowind: Elder Scrolls III began having long black diagonal lines, wildly flucuating frame rates, and other graphics distortion/corruption. So I ran the inevitable gamut of driver updates, and also purchased 3DMark to test the graphics (which showed the same problem in all the game tests). Nothing solved the problem except enabling "Force software vertex shaders" in 3DMark.It's not a documented problem, and it really looks like the board. ATI is in process of giving me an RMA, but here's why I really can't recommend ATI, even though I'm sure their competitors are no better:They have no preship repair/exchange, meaning they won't send a replacement before you send back the defective unit. Personally, I'd gladly have them charge a credit card to get a replacement, and then credit it back when they received the defective one. Now, however, I either have to be down for the duration, or buy a backup card. Since only Morrowind is affected, I can't give up my system. I'll have to spend money on another card. Now do I buy another high-end card or a low-end? Either way, it will not be an ATI card...
this does not directly enable sharing, unless you have an additional piece of hardware called a hub. i also experienced the loss of connectivity described by others, and am returning the item to amazon.(com)
Referente a la sintonizaci&oacute;n funciona bien pero cuando se trata de la se&ntilde;al, la misma no se pierde pero se le mete todo el ruido producido por el motor. En algunos casos es muy bajo dicho ruido pero en otros es muy alto. Lo probamos en un viaje largo y a los 40 minutos decidimos desconectarlo por lo que comente anteriormente. Quizas pueda ser un buen producto para tenerlo en casa y mandarle la se&ntilde;al al equipo de sonido pero en el carro deja mucho que desear.
DO NOT BUY A SONY BRAVIA TELEVISION. They work for one year and then break. They then try to upsell you on a new television when you call to get a repair.
It worked for a few pages until it started skipping portions of the page. It is impossible to print more than one picture without having problems with printing quality. I was warned that remanufactured cartridges didn't work, now I wish I had listened. May work for some, but the ones we recieved caused nothing but problems with printing quality.
got it, returned it. I can't deal with a non replaceable battery. That's a deal breaker,..that's why I won't buy ipods. The Zen micro was perfect,..so I thought this would be an upgrade into gadget heaven. I use mp3 players constantly,..not only can U not change the battery when it runs out,..the thing takes FOREVER to charge! I am disappointed with Creative for this horrific error in judgement. Will get a sansa instead.
The main problem with this book is that it's essentially a series of links to tools. Tools are known to age quickly, and what was a useful took a month ago is now obsolete. By being too tool heavy the book lends itself to the same problem - it quickly becomes dated and useless. Compare this for example to some other textbooks which delve into the underlying principles of crypto, networking, operating systems, etc., and you'll see that this is not a necessary evil.
I am not satisfied with these cartridges. For some reason, once installed, my printer would not print. I still hope it will eventually work....
I purchased this SD card before a long awaited trip to Europe. My seller was excellent, I recommend them to everyone. The product, however, is a different story. I pluged the card in to my Kodak camera and I was ready to go. The card captured all pictures and videos. The problem is the only works in the camera or on my laptop. None of the Rite Aid, CVS style instant developer machines read the card. The machines just say no media found, and yes I went to more then one machine. The is a hassle, because now you can only order the prints online and wait days for them to come. Oh well, I guess this is what happens when you cheap out.
I have now used the headphones for a month almost daily. They are very comfortable to wear and easy to fold, and it is all fine as long as I don't turn on the noise canceling.I haven't tried active noise canceling before but am deeply dissatisfied, because everytime I activate it I immidiately start getting the feeling that a headach is starting.The headphones does take a bit of the background noise off, but only low frequency (deep sounds) and not all of it. I can eg. still hear my computer buzz very well eventhough it is not a very noisy computer. The headphones seem to take about 50% of the volume. It might sound as much, but it feels like almost nothing as you still hear all the same noise just at a bit lower volume.The noise canceling is not to be used without sound as it actually make this low noise like wind blowing. It also changes the sound of the music I am playing as if it is taking part of that as well, so it feels less "full".So all in all I dropped using the noise canceling to advoid headach. Taken as a normal headphones it very comfortable and have a good sound and basic shape of them does take part of surrounding noise.
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.
After using the new 20" Intel iMac for 3 months, some overall impressions:Display - Excellent. The sharp, clear widescreen is the high point of this computerMighty Mouse - At first, the built-in scrolling trackball was appealing. It's quick and easy to maneuver. After 3 months. it's starting to show signs of the same debris issues that have always plagued physical trackballs. (Optical movement is fine) Verdict is out on this one.Keyboard - Touch and feel are improved (never a strong point for macs)Performance - Erratic and difficult to guage. (my base of comparison is a 6-year old dual processor G4) iMovie rendering operations are noticeably faster (would be shocking if they weren't) but not dramatically. A DVD that typically took my old G4 6 hours to convert to a disk image has taken as long as 2 hours on the imac, but has also completed the same operation in about 30 minutes (closer to Apple's benchmark). No apparent difference in the load on the machine between runs.Optical disk - Read speed is poor. Base of comparison is an IBM Thinkpad - both have 24X drives. Typically the ThinkPad is at least twice as fast copy the contents of a full CD-Rom onto the hard disk. Burn speed is also erratic, but tends to be about half as fast as the Thinkpad. More problematic, if you are used to using iDVD to create disk images from your iMovies, and then using Disk Utility to burn multiple copies, it won't work on this Intel Mac. (current version still works on my old G4). Disk Utility won't recognize the image as burnable. You have to download a shareware program to do it (SimplyBurns is one that works). This kind of thing is exactly why most of us switched from PCs in the first place.Video camera - maybe nice if you're young and attractive - I find it kind of disconcerting when working on a movie late at night and the camera switches to my sleep-deprived face.Intel vs. PowerMac - In my experience the Intel switch isn't done yet. Common plugins for Safari work with Intel, but others that are important for me (for example, to view and print electronic sheet music) aren't Intel compatible, so I always need to start Safari in Rosetta mode. I suspect the erratic behavior and burning issues are also Intel-related, as these are new behaviors for a maciLife 6 - Nice, but not compelling. New templates in iMovie and iDVD are pretty slick. iMovie itself got a bit less intuitive to use in the menu structure, but it can be figured out. Of course, iTunes 7.0 was so buggy it was a near-disaster, but it's up to 7.2 now, and some of the kinks are getting worked out. iPhoto is the most improved of the lot, with significantly better editing.Should you upgrade? I'd wait a couple more releases, unless you need to, and your only viable alternative is a Windows machine. Whatever I'm running into on this Mac has to be better than Vista would be right now.
While this is a nice cable and a good price, the pictures that Amazon posts (as of 12/11/2009) clearly show the proctective, anti-snag sleeves over the clip. This cable DOES NOT have those sleeves on it.Since this cable will be run through walls and 80% of the time, sleeveless cables must be replaced, I feel that this was a poor purchase. Amazon needs to update their images and verify them and/or the seller needs to provide the correct pictures to Amazon. In either case, I feel cheated but the cable isn't worth the hassle of returning.As far as a Cat5e patch cable, though, it does work as expected.
i was told that this would be included, "credited" when ordered with samsung tv.i still had to pay for it and have seen no credit...
Fortunately this camera was a prize... not a penny wasted on itI do not believe hot today can be sold a camera with fixed focus (maybe you think that with no focusing, your picture is taken just when you push the button - but that is not the case of this camera, that takes somewhat a second to shoot, even with no flash!!!), a sensor that seems to need a whole sun of ligth to produce a non grainy picture, an interface that because of it lack of buttons requires a lot of navigation even for simple and common adjusts. Not to mention its hungry of batteries, even alkaline or good NiMH ... is hp making batteries??? seems that they want to make money on bunchs of batteries sold to camera owners.Please stay away of this camera, unless you want to have something that deserves your angry and a your hammer!Pros: Lens cover.Cons: Too many for this space!
I used the original Microsoft Natural keyboard for so many years I can't remember, but I bought it the first year it was out. It was still working fine when I switched to a black Belkin copy. When I took that to work I bought the Microsoft Natural 4000 for home. It is fine except to one thing - after writing one book with it the E, D, S, and C keys are nearly blank. OK, that book was a year and half in the making and about 1 million characters but still my first one was put through much more than that with almost no letter wear. I don't understand why they would apparently cheap-out on the lettering.
First of all, I'm a computer/media geek, so I'm not new to making things work. Frankly, the Go Video D2730 is of extremely poor quality. Of the three (new) units I received from Go Video (based on my returns), none of them could successfully play a DVD. They all experienced various issues from the DVD "locking up" while playing, to not even recognizing the DVD, to constant spinning of the DVD drive. My last unit came the closest to working..it actually worked up until I flashed it w/the v3.0 client software (yes, it did successfully flash..check sum was verified). After that, every DVD played would eventually lock up. The entire player would freeze, forcing me to power off the unit.So besides not being able to play DVDs, the actual networking features did work, albeit the interface is clunky. Having well over 7 thousand photos and 10 thousands sounds, finding a song via the UI was painful w/o having to go hog wild and create mutliple playlists (there is no searching via title).So if you're thinking about buying this unit..don't. I'm into it 3 new units, ~10hrs of configuring/setup and I've given up. I'm going to build out an XP Media Center PC and be done with it.
worked for a while but no longer does 1Gb only 10/100. Seems to be a comon issue with this switch.A google search "Netgear GS605 v2 fix" yielded the answer. I am posting the link here to see if someone from Amazon will remove it.[...]I actually did not realize the issue till I tried to get 1Gb to work with it and found "speedtest.net" was choking.I'll need a new switch after less than a year.
I purchased these headphones to replace an old pair of Sony MDR-V300s. I had the same opinion as the previous review, the bass is weak and the sound quality substandard. I'll stick to Sony or another major brand in the future.
Was looking for a quiet, firewire HD enclosure. Acomdata's product looked like it fit the bill.Pros - solid case (quiet without a fan), easy to set up, had it up and running in minutes.Cons - would work for several days, then just stop. Initially, wouldn't work after reboots. Subsequently, it seemed more random. I wasn't able to find a good pattern.Acomdata's web site states that they give free tech support for as long as you own the product, and promise an email response in 3 days. Wasn't sure how they could manage such an inclusive policy, but I soon found out. Tech support is entirely an illusion. 4 emails (over about 3 weeks, to tech support and customer service) all went unanswered. Never received a solution to problem, and I'm now looking for a more reliable solution to external storage.
Connected device at end of 50' HDMI cable, in front of tv. Cable connected to cable box and dvd/blue-ray player through HDMI switch. Screen "purple" cast to loss signal cut-off, with or without device in place. Device did not work in my application, though it may if used with shorter cables, but would shorter cables have signal loss?
Trying to take a subjective look at many of the reviews already posted, I had the DIR-655 listed on my wish list. I wanted to effectively create a NAS drive out of the existing external storage drive I have (WD My Book) because a new router with USB connectivity costs less than buying a new NAS drive. I already own a D-Link wireless G router (DI-624) that is at least 5 years old and have not had problems with it, so I reasoned [incorrectly] that D-Link is capable of producing a strong product. The DIR-655 was gifted to me and the adventure began. Within three days of "working with" (which implies mutual effort on mine and the router's parts) this device, my first inclination was to advertise it on Craigs List as a boat anchor so that it might actually serve a useful purpose.SETUPI understand networking. I skipped to the instructions that gave me the router's default IP address and login and went to work from there. New interface, no problem. I see the link for the network setup I want and click it...now I have to log into the router again. I log in and get returned to the page I was just on; click the link again and it works. I try to click on a link for a sub-page of the settings group and I get kicked out and have to log in a third time. I log in again and am returned to the main page again. Maybe this is one of the many security add-ons I'm running in Firefox; No Script is notorious for being over conservative and blocking pages or frames of web pages. I restart the process with Internet Explorer, only to relive the exact same experience. Through repeated attempts, I am inconsistently able to reach some of the settings pages where I try to make changes - nothing saves...ever.SETUP DISCI try the setup disc and it does manage to communicate with the router and setup some basic settings, so that I at least have a password on my network. I still don't know why this matters, but it seemed to like talking to the CD better than me - so be it. Now, I have the ability to navigate to pages more consistently, but still with the occasional "kick-back" to the login screen. The ability to save changes is now available, and I seem to have the basic essentials to get my PC's connected to the internet and each other.LULLED INTO SATISFACTIONSome time later, without making any changes to the router, or any connected device, my PC's have noticeably slow connectivity speeds - both wireless and wired. Maybe the QoS was giving priority to a neighbor kid who hacked in to look at porn on the net? Maybe the router became self-aware and demanded servitude from humans - I don't know. Shortly thereafter, the wireless connectivity was intermittent, so I went to a wired PC to check it out. Even the wired PC was having problems, and the kick-back to login problems were worse than ever.USB PORTFor the short time this router seemed to work, my external hard drive worked great with the Shareport software utility. You can access the drive on one PC at a time, so it's not a true NAS configuration in case this helps anyone.FRONT LED'SThese are worth noting because you don't want these in an area (like a bedroom) that you want to have darkness...unless maybe you're using them to spot deer.I just can't in good conscience recommend this device to anyone who doesn't have disposable income, and isn't willing to take a chance. Mine is boxed up with the return paperwork and waiting on the mail carrier.
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.
Apparently, Amazon has a bug in their inventory system. I ordered this with Amazon Prime overnight shipping ... a box arrived the next day with a set of refurbished 5.8 GHz cordless phones. Fine phones, I imagine, but not what I ordered. A rep from Amazon walked me through the return process, a replacement order was submitted, and the UPS guy picked up the return box. The next day, a box was dropped off and AGAIN I received a set of refurbished 5.8 GHz cordless phones!Now, I have to say, Amazon has been responsive in regards to processing the returns but to have the exact same wrong product delivered is very frustrating. UPS will be picking up a return again but, according to Amazon policy, a refund has been processed instead of a replacement.
I purchased the DIR 655 when I received the unit it would not accept an IP address from my DSL modem. I sent it back RMA. The replacement unit accepted an IP from my DSL modem, but would turn off the WiFi every 5 to 20 minutes. The router is absolutely useless for streaming DLNA from my home media server. I don't believe in "3 strikes your out" with consumer products. Hit me once shame on you, hit me twice shame on me. I am no longer a faithful Dlink consumer after this experience. Having to pay shipping fees twice to return the router and paying a 15% restock fee I am out of $30 from my pocket. Next time I will just set flame to a 20 dollar bill and a 10 dollar bill.I am back to using my 7 or so year old DGL 4300 that has a failing WiFi radio until I can find a reputable Wireless Router to replace it.
Felt cheap but sounded ok and had some bass but after about a month of constant use they started to make a buzzing sound on the right side when bass sounds hit.Also plug was not L shape as stated.Update: Buzzing stopped after a few days. Almost four months later sound in right sideis gone. Only used them on a desktop.
I bought a 50 disk spindle of the Memorex 700 mb/80 minute cd-r's (white label, green disks) and have had nothing but trouble with them. They seem to play ok on my computer but when I try them in other players they either will not play at all, or they wind up sounding like a scratched record. They get stuck and play the same phases over and over again like the old records use to do and you often can't change tracks with them. I thought at first that it was my brand new HP cd-writer, but using Maxell or Verbatim cd-r's produce great quality reproductions; so it is definately these disks. Many of the people doing the rating here are rating the black disks, which I haven't, and do not intend, to try. One of the reviewers said they got a big rebate with these things; I'm not surprised. My advice is that unless the rebate is substancially more then the purchase price - steer clear.
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..
I purchased these head phones to accompany my iPod. After wearing it 6 times, it does not accompany anything anymore. They cancel out noise in reasonable manner (you can't expect miracles for this price), but it is so terribly uncomfortable. On my 7 hour flight I started off enjoying its noise-cancelling capabilities, but could not wear it for any longer than 2 hours. They are very tight and literally cause me headaches. It is just such a shame ...If I could only return these headphones and purchase the Sennheiser PXC 250 (they are fab!!)
OK so it CAN work if you leave everything alone. But man is it annoying if you ever need to plug in different devices.At first use I thought it was totally defective, then after moving it around a little I found out that when the usb cable is turned certain ways it disconnects everything!! That's a nice touch, especially if I were doing something important and lost data.Finally after moving it in just the right way, my devices started showing up but as soon as I need to plug something else in which requires barely moving the hub to pick it up and unplug, everything gets disconnected until I move it back into position.What a horrible product.
The game adapter quit working after 3 weeks and I can't get it to work anymore. Once I got it running I threw out the packing so I guess I can't return it.
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.
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.
Customer service rating = "F-" for being siriusly useless.Customer service can often be siriusly rude.Customer service will cost sirius investers sirius bucks.A great idea dashed by the low ideals of customer care "tactics".Ah, when will they learn?~AX
Like another reviewer stated, this thing becomes no more than a paperweight after the ink runs out. It does not print unless ALL cartridges are full, even if you are ok with black and white only!! I recently bought a new set of ink cartridges, and in less than a month the printer will not function since the yellow is empty. This is absurd. Brother should be issuing out refunds for this thing. I also own a 7 year old HP Deskjet, which, even with its age, is my only reliable printer in the house.
One of the worst products I've ever purchased. It only plays some of my Blu-Ray DVDs, but not all of them. On the newer DVDs, it tells me I need a software update. My computer-savvy son and wife followed the directions explicitly, but the update didn't work. When I called Samsung, the customer service representative told me two ways to fix it. Neither worked. She stated that sometimes it takes up to two minutes to get it to work, and then she refused to stay on the line with me for those two minutes to see if it would fix the problem. She told me I would have to call back if it didn't work. This is some of the worst customer service I had ever received. Guess what? It did NOT work! I don't know if this has something to do with the fact that I bought it at Costco, but this Blu-Ray player is going back tomorrow. It's worth the extra money to get something that actually works.
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.
I didn't know that there were so many versions of this thing until I bought one. I've ended up with cases for iPod nano's that wont fit the one that I have because I didn't know they had different generations of them. This one has a video screen but it doesn't play videos, found that out too late also.It doesn't take much to make this thing lockup or freeze up. And then it's hard to get it working again. Overall if I had a chance to do it over again I definitely would NOT buy this one for my first iPod.
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This mp3 player sucks! Two weeks after I bought it the hardware broke and is unable to be fixed.The buslink support is non exsitent. So if it breaks there is nothing you can do. Stick to Sony, Phillips or Rio thoes are ligit.
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.
Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset arrived today - got it out of all that packaging - put the disk in and downloaded all that gobble gook - followed the instructions and no sound from the mike - sound from earphones is garbled - And now I see the price has dropped to $4.48.How do I get this headset to work?
I purchased the LDP-200 so that I could play Windows Media files that I store on the SD card that I usually use in my PDA phone. I don't want to risk damaging the phone while participating in adventure recreation.The only thing weaker than the LDP-200 firmware is Lexar's customer support. They are uninformed, lazy, unresponsive, and entirely too quick to dismiss problems.In theory it's a great device. Cheap, small, simple, flexible. For the price you can forgive that it doesn't include features like playlists, and doesn't resume tracks where you left off. What is not forgivable are the MAJOR undisclosed limitations of the file management system programmed into the Version 0.5 firmware (the only known publicly available firmware version).With no playlist capability it's critical to be able to sort music by folders. The problem is that the LDP-200 is only able to read 40 folders / directories regardless of how they are organized! The count begins with all folders in the root path of the SD card and then continues with the next level of subdirectories in alphabetical order and so on. So let's say I sort my music by artist then album, if I have an average of two albums per artist and I cherry pick my tracks so that I only have an average of 3 songs for each album I can only play 76 songs. Worse yet if I'm storing photos or data in other directories on my SD card as Lexar says you can do, depending on how many folders I have dedicated to them I might not be able to browse/play ANY music at all! Furthermore even if I opted to place all media files in one folder the LDP-200 is limitted to reading only 130 music files per folder. This is especially bothersome for someone who shelled out the extra cash for a high capacity card.As for Lexar's customer service. Before purchasing the device I inquired with customer support if the device could support SD cards larger than 1GB. I was told no. I reserched reviews and discovered it supports all FAT32 Formatted SD cards. So I bought the device and verified it. (Note: I also performed my file management tests on a 128MB SD card). When I reported to them that directories and media files in certain directories were not visible to the player and that I could make them visible by renaming directories to start with letters earlier in the alphabet they told me to format my card and recreate my files. When I pushed the issue and provided them links to similar customer feedback with examples on how to recreate the problem they told me they used my file structure and there "should not" be a limit to the number of directories. When I provided them with further guidance on how to recreate the problem they simply sent me a form letter response saying they were sorry I was having problems with my device (not acknowledging that there is a problem with their firmware) and they'd get back to me. It's been over a week and I haven't heard anything.For those of you that already own the device I strongly encourage you to perform the tests yourself and report back here with your results and DEMAND that Lexar resolves the firmware bug to make it function AS ADVERTISED. If you don't already own one don't buy one until they have released a firmware and you have read reports that the problem has been resolved. In the meantime you may be interested in a different MP3 player / SD card reader such as:SanDisk e100 SeriesGrand MP3MyMusic PD201Coby MP SeriesI can't say that any of these work better but I would certainly reserearch them before purchasing the LDP-200
In short, I purchased the Zune and returned it the next day. I had played with it in the store and initially didn't see anything wrong with it. I could live with he clunky size and lack of scroll wheel support.When I brought it home I had a completely different experience! The software to get the music on the player is a joke. iTune is much easier to use and doesn't take an hour to install!(BTW, the long install I could have lived with... there are a number of issues I had w/ the software that finally made me just return it. No drag n drop support from explorer... auto sync is kind hidden so deleting files from explorer automagically takes them off the Zune... the mp3's get converted to custom file format on Zune which only adds to the time to copy music over... and on and on.)That's my warning, I wish I would have found software reviews for the Zune first... I say get the iPod.-Justin
I shopped around before buying this player, and I was attracted by these features:1. AA Battery -- Absolutely critical for anyone who flies a lot or is otherwise disconnected from their power source. I travel internationally, and my iPod invariably dies in the middle of my flight. AA is nicer than AAA because it lasts longer, and I can also use my rechargeable AAs.2. Solid -- Yes, it's slightly larger than other players, but I actually prefer that. I also like the handy little ring to attach it to a clip or belt loop.3. Screen -- Again, my iPod Shuffle... how do I know what's playing? More importantly, if I have 200 songs, how do I find the one I want? I even loaded a photo of my son; it's small, but a cute feature.4. Lock -- It has a sliding lock that is easy to use; no chance of bumping the track/volume button inadvertantly.I was very satisfied with the sound quality and performance of this device.When I purchased this player, I loaded a bunch of symphonies. As a result, I did not sync again for weeks. When I went to sync again, my computer--and Windows Media Player--would not even recognize the device. It's as if it does not exist.While that is frustrating enough, what's more frustrating is that I cannot find a solution. I spent hours switching Windows Media Player to newer/older versions; I even tried other media players to no avail. The iriver web-site offers no assistance. Even other users who seem to have encountered this problem only mention the problem, not how they resolved it (most did not claim to resolve it, but were like me seeking a solution).I finally gave up in disgust. If I spend 10 hours to get a player to work, was it worth the $100 I paid for it? I don't think so. And especially because after at least 10 hours, I am no closer to a solution.And it is really unfortunate too, because for the weeks that this player DID work, I really, really liked it.
These headphones are have great sound for the price, but are only good for casual wear. If you plan on doing any kind of exercise, don't waste your money. The foam plugs didn't come close expanding in my ears and continually loosened and fell out at the least amount of jarring. Go for Sennhauser or Sony headphones if you run. It's worth the extra $20 and will save you a ton of time and frustration.
Only positive thing about this key board was how comfortable it is. Other than that this thing sucks! Most frustrating thing is that there are no drivers for this with a 64bit computer! Not for vista or 7 anyways. There was a forum like 3 years old saying they were working on one but I couldn't find one. So nothing cool works on the keyboard like the fingerprint scanner. Not wireless, and mine didn't come with a mouse either. When this thing got to me it looked like it was thrown against a wall and then somebody spilt soda all over it. The keys stuck and had deep scratches all over it. This thing is more of a toy then a tool do not buy for fingerprint reader! Buy a separate one and some good software not Microsoft crappy stuff.
the camera it's very good for the price, the lens it's mediocre but..again, for that price what do you want?I purchased this camera at Target, it was the last one on the shelf. I got a great price but then I realized why. as I purchased the cf card (in another place since they were out) I noticed the infamous "Err CF" message: the pins were bent. But not only..I decided (shame on me for not returning it) to ship the camera to Canon, I thought it would be fixed for free and then it would be ok. I received the camera back and for a while it's been working fine. Then it started giving that message again, every now and then, to the point that it was hard to take pictures. I shipped the camera back to Canon and they wanted to charge me for the repair. They said the pins were bent. THEY WEREN'T!! There is a problem with the firmware/hardware in the card reading/writing process. Some cameras have it some don't. I wouldn't reccomend this camera.
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.
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.
We ordered this set through an on-line retailer. It arrived defective. Samsung "arraigned" for a repairman to fix it. Their idea of a repair man was a guy driving his beat-up personal van. He had to take it to his "shop" to repair it. 2 weeks later it was delivered back to us. It worked fine for just over a year (long enough for the warranty to expire) and then it started making a grinding noise and quit. The repair estimate is $600. We got just over a year out of it and now it's not worth fixing. Samsung told us "too bad". Samsung is THE worst excuse for a retailer ever. Do yourself a favor and spend a few $$$ extra and get a GOOD set. We think Samsung is junk and their customer service is terrible.
Brand new - out of the box, I installed the MONSTER HTS3600 MKII and connect a Sony KDL-52W3000 LCD TV; Sony BluRay BDPS350; Mitsubishi VCR & Yamaha RX-V2700 Receiver to it. It should be noted that the MONSTER HTS3600 MKII was the only new addition and everything worked very well prior. Immediately, I noticed a darker picture with even darker corners. The picture had lost detail as well - of course it was hard to tale with a darker screen. So I began to tweak the TV, when I thought wait a minute why should I have to increase the backlight & brightness, etc. for this new unit. Well - back to the manual ...The manual is worthless. It would appear to be more of an advertisement than a manual with more information about Noel Lee & the Designers than how to use the product. I tried to go online [...]) to get specific information, such as - are LCD TV's considered to be digital devices for filtering purposes? All I could find was more advertisement - who cares! For the most part I feel I have purchased a very expensive Surge Protector and Volt/Amp Meter. This product has convinced me of what I had previously suspected - Monster products are mostly "Hype" much like the Emperor's New Clothes!(Ref: [.....]) ... "What a perfect fit!" No one wanted it to be noticed that he could see nothing, for then it would be said that he was unfit for his position or that he was stupid. None of the emperor's clothes had ever before received such praise.
I have been buying Koss headphones for the past 2 years. Ultralight, Recovery, and then Titanium. I love how lightweight Koss headphones are, how they're not noise-blocking, they're inexpensive, and the in-line volume control is very helpful. However, every set of Koss headphones I have ever bought breaks within 5 months, and Titanium was no different.I'm not rough with these headphones, but I do use them often, especially with the volume control switch. I don't know if using the volume switch wears down the wires or something, but always after about 4-5 months, the sound goes static and then stops working on one side or the other. I know it's a problem with the volume switch region because when I bend the cords around that area at a certain angle, the sound will come back, but obviously I can't keep holding them this way.It's a shame that they're so flimsy because I love using them, but I'm not going to put up with buying a new pair every few months. As comparably inexpensive as they are, constantly buying new sets really adds up to a lot of wasted money.
I connected this booster between the wall outlet and my VCR, but it caused the reception I once had to be considerably worse than before. Before I connected this device, if I did not turn on my VCR, I had wavy lines or grainy pictures on several of my channels. Once I connected the booster, I had terrible reception on ALL my channels. I then removed the device, only to result in no reception! Now, just to get lousy reception, I have to have the booster connected. I have never been so unhappy with a product in my life.
I am not sure why everyone has such a love affair with Bose speakers. Perhaps it is the marketing or the fact that the bass module produces a lot of bass (although it is not very accurate.) The largest problem with these speakers is that there is absolutely zero mid-range. The highs are decent and the lows are powerful, but there is nothing in the middle - zilch. Nada. I would not recommend buying these speakers. There are many better systems out there for the same money.
I bought this product in Feb 2011 to replace my old Dlink router. I thought this new model should bring up speed and be reliable by having new n & g mode. It worked perfectly for about a week, then the problems came. The connection is not reliable and constantly dropped. I called the tech support and they helped me install new firmware, but this did not solve the problem. They said the product was defective and said they would send a new one. After that arrived, I was to send the old one to them. However, the day before the new replacement router arrived, our original router started to work like it did the first day we bought it. The connection was smooth, didn't drop all the time, and was much faster. However, the day the replacement router arrived, things got complicated. The replacement was even worse than the original one, which was now working fine. We had already agree to return the original one, but that was the one that actually worked. I am disappointed in this product. It is too much of a hassle, so next time, I will buy routers from a different company.
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 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. :(
I am sorry to write this review, but I want to warn people for buying a Zune Player. First of all, as I am from the Netherlands and purchased this product in America, when I came home from holiday this zune player wasn't compitable with Microsoft Vista. So a new mp3 player isn't compitable with a new operating system. So for me as gadget-freak I felt dissappointed already from start. Fortunately it was compitable with my old XP computer.. Installing Zune software isn't too hard but Zune Marketplace can't compete with e.g. Itunes or Rhapsody. Also I find it strange that Rhapsody has far more tracks available than Zune MP.Now after four months my battery has failed. So my new mp3 player which cannot be installed on a dutch version of Vista is out of order.. I deeply deeply regret this product. I strongly recommend people to buy e.g. the new Ipod Itouch or Iriver... You will be much be happy with either of those..
I was hoping to switch around the stressors on my arm having dealt with tendoitis at one point in my wrist, and later in my elbow due to 'mousing' too much, so thought after the thumb operated trackball this would be a good way to switch it up from the standard mouse, but it is awkward to use. I can't get used to left clicking with my thumb. I wish I had kept the box, I would return it.
After a week of frustration, I'm returning my Helix and canceling my XM subscription. I live in a major city with XM ground repeaters, close to a lake and my home has clear views of the southern sky. Nevertheless, my Helix would randomly lose its signal; I could go for a couple hours with clear reception but then the signal would drop-usually when a breeze came up and rustled the leaves. I spent lots of frustrated hours trying to adjust the antenna. I would have been willing to mount it outdoors, but the cable is too short.Additionally, XM would not refund my activation fee. Thus, I'm paying $9.99 to learn that their service is unreliable. Until satellite radio (and their customer service practices) enter the 21st century, I'll stick to old-fashioned radio.
This product works ok as a charger, but the line-out jack adds tons of static. I thought it was a problem with my car until I tried a Monster charger. The Monster charger adds no distortion and its line-out sounds great.
I purchased these headphones based on the reviews, but after receving them, am very disappointed. The "noise cancelling" feature is a joke and the sound quality is just not there. I took them on a plane last week and found they didn't block any of the noise. I guess you get what you pay for.
The lid is not attached, so when you carry it anywhere, if you don't have a good grip all over it, the lid slips off and scatters the clips all over the floor. The ends are NOT cool - I have burned my fingers every time I used them. The clips are not tight, and adjusting them makes your fingers burn more. I'm online now trying to find another, different set. Don't waste your money.
Is the worst cam that you can buy. I would not get it even for free.
The paper feed is weak and will not detect paper.It also does not print envelopes correctly.
DID NOT RECEIVE, I WAS SENT TWO SDV2780. I SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED ONE SDV2780 AND ONE PHDTV1. BAD BUSINESS. I DID NOT GET SDV2780 TO WORK.
I bought this product, thought it would work, it started to drop the wireless signal working for only 10 minutes at a time. It is hard to set up, the cd is useless, and the web interface is just as difficult. It has to reboot after each change to the settings, takes 30 minutes to enter what should take 10! Don't spend your money on this, buy a puppy, easier to take care of.Nick
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.
HAD TROUBLE FIGURING OUT HOW TO EXACTLY USE THIS CAMERA. PICTURES LOOK ROUGH... IT DOES NOT HAVE A LIGHT WHICH MEANS YOU CAN'T TAPE IN THE DIMMED ROOM. SMALL AND CUTE BUT WORTHLESS..IT ALSO FADES IN GREEN AND RED BLER AT TIME BUT WORKS GREAT OUTSIDE.
Hooked this up about a year ago and thought it was great. I got 7 stations and I live in a canyon. Two spanish, three cartoons and two I could watch. I was still happy to not have a monthly bill-and we don't get anything else down in here but spotty sat. and that is expensive. However, I got another tv for the bedroom and hooked up an antenna I got from kmart and I got 13 channels. Obviously I got another of the same type for my living room and booooyahhh I have 13 in my living room now also. Would not get another of these.
I have the 2550n and I was upgrading (so I thought) but this machine does not have the quality that the other does. It also does not have the ink reserves I need. I do about 400 two sided color sheets per month on 60-80lb stock paper and this machine struggles with anything that heavy. The quality of print is bad as the ink bleeds regardless of how much it has been used. Pictures do not come out anything close to good quality. I would NOT recommend this to anyone that needs more than casual reports for work or simple flyers for home office or school.
Does not shut down along with your PC, does not come with USB Cord (hello!), has to be completely formatted before you can use with Windows, the light on the front of the machine is incredibly bright, has to be placed out of sight or it will become a nuisance.For the price of this drive it is not even close to worth the money. It is not plug and play by any means. Other than the cool looking aluminum chassis, this drive has little to nothing going for it for the everyday user.If you don't mind these things above, then it is a good drive because Hitachi (inside) is reliable, assuming it is their tried and true 5 platter design that is being used, and not the new 3 Platter which is unproven.There are too many quality, plug-n-play, options out there to pay all the extra money for this drive that is totally inconvenient to use. It is also not that quiet.I also own and WD MyBook Premium (320GB) and I have had it for several months without a problem and it does everything you want for alot less money. It's quieter, shuts down with PC, fanless, good looking, firewire etc.Bottom-Line- Look elsewhere this drive is not worth the money, other than the form-factor has few to NO redeeming qualities.
Like many other 1-star reviews on this site, mine crapped out after several months of lite use. It started by not reading CF cards, then SD cards. I wouldn't recommend this product, very unreliable.
The unit met my needs for almost a year. The unit comes with a 1-year parts warranty, so I could get it repaired under that warranty, but... The deal is that they have a "fixed price" labor service charge on this unit of $80. And don't forget that you have to pay shipping to California. So you're going to pay at least $100 to get the unit serviced. My logical (to me, anyway) question to tech support was "What will I get for my $80?" The guy could not answer the question (after trying to rephrase it several ways). Is it so unreasonable to seek some assurance that the machine is going to function for more than another 2 weeks after I shell out that money?I knew exactly what the problem was with my unit when I called (toasted power supply) but the guy insisted that I try plugging the unit into another outlet. So what happened when I did that? LOUD POP and smoke coming from unit. So now I'm looking at more than just a toasted power supply. (A toasted power supply I probably could have replaced myself).So if you are thinking of buying this unit, expect that it will likely meet your needs for at least 1 month (when the FULL parts and labor warranty expires) but at some point after that (probably within a year) the unit is going to break down. Once that happens, you may as well throw it away and buy a new one.Other comments I've read here about the unit mirror my experience. The unit runs hot, the clock runs fast, the remote has to be carefully aimed and is awkward, and tech support is horrible! Like many other machines, you will experience a significant delay when you close the tray (whether it holds a disc or not) while the unit tries to load the disc. I have very few "coasters" from this unit, and successfully recorded at least 50 discs, which I have been able to play on other (non-Apex) DVD players with no problems. One other good thing is that the unit was made before the copy protection requirement came out, so while some units won't allow you to "time-shift" copy-protected shows (like most HBO movies), this unit will (at least from my experience).I wouldn't recommend trying to record more than 4 hours on a disc as the quality really starts to degrade beyond that. But if you are looking to replace the time-shifting functionality of your VCR in SLP mode, this unit will provide adequate quality with up to 4 hours of recording time. Note, though, the clock issue mentioned above, making scheduled recording difficult.If you get the unit on sale for around $100 you will likely get your money's worth out of it for about a year, but expect to be shopping again after that. At the rate the technology is changing, that may not be such a bad idea for the "gadget-minded" anyway. If all you're looking for is a low-cost entry point into the world of DVD recording (your VCR is obsolete!) and can find this unit in the $100 ballpark, it may be worth a gamble, but otherwise my advice is STEER CLEAR!
I've had pyramid.speakers before,amazon stands behind what they sell,first time I oredered these speakers,the wrong size came,amazon made good and gave me credit,so thanks for that,now the speakers were a little lightweight for being 2 speakers with 100 oz magnets,then I took them out of the box and the magnet were pretty puny,definateliy not 100 oz magnets,they sound ok ,more like 30 or 40 oz magnets,I have 6x9's I got elsewhere with 50 oz magnets that are bigger,pyramid is not being truthful on the specs,they sell other speaker with 60 or 70 oz magnets that are bigger than these,I switched to my old speakers with 50 oz magnets,I would recommend gettng pyle or kicker 6x 9's, I have pyle 5.25" in my doors that put out pretty good bass for $35 from amazon.9
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.
It's alright.Nothing more than alright. Not really sure how it compares to other brushes, I guess every photographer needs something along these lines.
I got two of these for my two sons since I had good experience with an earlier RCA MP3 player - the 1080 series.Unfortunately, one stopped working after a month and without a receipt or anything I gave up on it. The other is fine. So 5 stars if it works - 0 stars if it dies.No squeal and nice sound.It seems to have a limit of 1 GB additional memory. I tried it wiht a 4GB SD card and it doesn't see more than 1 GB - might be a driver limit.
This, undoubtedly was the most useless electronic piece of junk I have ever purchased. The instructions were easy to use and follow, but the remote would simply not do what it advertised. It just could not control my very basic system - 1 TV, 1 satellite receiver, and an all-in-one Home Theater System w/DVD and stereo receiver. I tried various options and whenever I changed a setting manually, that one option would work,,, sometime, but then it would negate a previously programmed function.I worked with this thing and wasted most of a perfectly good Saturday afternoon. I wholeheartedly do NOT recommend this item and will not be purchasing any future products from Logitech.
I bought this charge kit so I can avoid buying batteries for my Xbox controller. It worked fine in the beginning, but now it doesn't seem to hold a charge anymore. I don't what why. The only way that I can use it is if I keep it connected (wired) to my Xbox. The cord is pretty long. Oh well, I guess it's better than nothing.
Got it yesterday, worked out with it this morning. It lasted minutes before the stitches tore and my CD player crashed to the floor. This should only be sold in a Joke Store: &quot;Laugh when your friend puts his valuable CD player in this joke pack and it breaks. Lots of yucks.&quot;
What a piece of junk. I've had to return two of them and that was an absolute nightmare. Linksys' customer support is the worst! I'm not kidding. I waited 2 days for a call back, then the technician did nothing but insult me. When I finally got the replacement, it didn't work either. They finally sent me a working unit (I have about 3 weeks invested in this now) and it is all scratched up, obviously used. Oh well, at least it works.
I BOUGHT ZEN XTRA AND THE FIRST COUPLE OF MONTHS THE OS CRASHED OR FROZE UP ON ME. FINALY THIS THIN STOPED WORKING DUE TO HARDDISK PROBLEM. THIS WAS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF MONEY AND I RECOMMEND AN IPOD OR IAUDIO X5.
Granted, I own a Nomad Zen NX 30GB, not the Xtra, but Creative doesn't have a good track record with me anymore. I had a craptastic experience with a 10gb Creative Labs jukebox before, and at first, the Nomad Zen was a welcome upgrade. Well, for about a week.Parts in the front casing are actually glued together with what looked like rubber cement. The snap for the front case fell off within a week. So, I took it back to the store and got a replacement. The second one was okay for a while, but then I started losing sound in one channel. I don't abuse my mp3 player, I simply plug it in in my car and plug it in at work.It turns out that the solder joints between the input jack and the circuit board are pretty flimsy. It has been almost a year, so the warranty was gone, and I just performed a home repair job on that. It still works, but I certainly won't be tempted by the cheap price of the creative labs products again. An Ipod will probably be my next purchase.Other problems include: I left my mp3 player in the car a few times during the winter. When the zen gets too cold, it'll boot up and reset over and over again until the hard drive gets warm. And, the mp3 player occasionally gets static. Simple enough, power cycle the mp3 player. And... the last one I can remember is that the mp3 player freezes up from time to time. I have to pop the battery out and put it back in when this happens.So, the nomad zen does offer a huge capacity for a lot less than an Ipod, but you get what you pay for, a device that is a little sub-par.
I don't own a Zune and never will, but I do know that they are lying when they say you can import songs from iTunes and Windows Media Player. Microsoft's Zune is not even compatable with Microsoft's own music program! Also, songs from Napster aren't compatable. I've also heard that the Zune is not compatable with the future Vista. Also, you have to buy Zune Marketplace dollars in $5 incriments so that Microsoft can avoid excessive credit card surcharges when people buy one song at a time. Good luck to all who's brave enough (or foolish enough) to get it.
I received this camera as a gift and it is probably the worst digital camera I have ever used. Spend the money and get a decent camera instead of wasting it with this one. Photo quality is VERY bad--I many webcams take better quality pictures than this. Charging batteries is a complete nightmare. The first time I took my batteries out, the top to the battery compartment wouldn't close correctly and it still doesn't to this day--it often pops open while I'm trying to take pictures. The wall charger I received doesn't work, and the dock will only occasionally charge the batteries for me.
I purchased my X85 6 months ago, since then, I got a lot of troubles with this priner. The first time I used it to print a color photo, it came out all pink. called customer service, they send me a new catriage, now the color is still not right, the images are either too blur or two dark. Also the copy does not seem right. sometimes the first couple of black copy came out all black ink, after a few times, it will do copy. the quick mode does not work properly either. And it constantly lose connect with my computer ( I use window XP). Finanlly I got fed up with this printer, and I call customer service again, now they have 1800 or 1888 number for technical support, upon my request, they agree to send me a new model x5150 with a reasonable extra charge. The new X5150 works great with photo printing, now I can send picture to my family and friend printed from my printer. Compared with X5150, X85 is a trouble maker. Would not recommend this, but Lexmark customer service is not bad.
I own SV-SD80. It seems to me, that SD85 is the same model with bigger SD card. The sound is awesome, and it's the tinest player. But the rest is just unacceptable. Provided software is one the worst I ever saw. The &quot;firmware upgradable&quot; is just a promise, I still can't find upgrade and &quot;play list&quot; feature is still not available. It's hard to manage all songs on a big card as a lump. And I'm still hoping to get some helpful reply from Panasonic's customer support. This is the reason of giving 2 start instead of 5. BTW, I'm not pleased with it's headphones. I'm using foldable Sennheiser px-200; and so far did not see (hear) anything better.
You need to be aware that it takes 10 working days after you contact these people before they getr back to you on how they will service your unit. You must know how much you paid for the unit before taxes before they will even set you up for a service call back. I think this is rediculous!
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.
Boombox was ok right of the box. The problem is the unit is poor quality. My unit has never even moved off my desk since its purchase. Here we are 7 months later and the sound has quit working. Delphi warranties the thing for a year, but its a big hassle. They should just exchange the unit right away. You just can't go turn another radio on when you using satellite.
this product broke the day we received it as well. I believe part of that was because of the shipping but the quality is so low it wouldn't had made a difference anyways. I would recommend getting something else if you want to use it more than one day.
I received this router today and it is going right back to Amazon. The install CD does not work. I have read that other people have had the same problem. It does not Autorun and you cannot even open the file by trying to run it manually. I copied the whole CD also and tried to run the exe file that way. It does not run. I looked at the web-site for a downloadable install file and there is not one there. So this was just a huge waste of my time. I'm going back to Linksys. Much more reliable!
I bought this Peerless plasma stand for my new Panasonic 42" Plasma. The description didn't explain that the stand requires an "adapter plate" for most plasma TVs. I spent a morning getting all of the wiring setup, cleared the spot for the TV and assembled the stand. Only then did I learn that I would need a special Peerless adapter plate. Buying this adapter plate will cost another $80, including shipping.The bottom line is that I wouldn't have bought this stand if I knew an additional plate was required to attach the TV.
I have a RCA Lyra RD1076A Mp3 player. The design is the same as the RD1076, just more memory. It worked great when I first got it (about a year ago)but, now I'm running into an internal memory problem where it will only hold around 20 songs. Yes, it does jam up from time to time, but new batteries fix that problem. Try as I might, after getting a memory card for it, I could never get it to play the songs on the memory card. Also, if you need the manual for the player,you have to find it online.Help troubleshooting? Forget about it. That's why I rate this product with only two stars.
My 8 year old son got this product as a present from a friend for his birthday. While they look very impressive at a first glance, I have never seen and could not have imagined that binoculars can be as bad in both material quality and construction design. We've owned this for less than a day and the plastic frame has already got two small cracks in it - even though they have not been dropped and were handled VERY carefully. This is the worst quality plastic normally reserved for cheap chinese toys. Furthermore, both eyepieces are fixed via a loose screw in the middle and their wobble disrupts focus first and collinearity second. No adjustment of the screw helps since eyepieces are bigger diameter than the tubes they're fit on anyways. The focus adjustment is not smooth and when I try to adjust the single eyepiece focus, the eyepiece just unscrews and falls out.Bacically, DON'T EVER BUY THESE BINOCULARS!!! They're not a bargain but a waste of your money.
Comes pre-scuffedhard to openmade of cheap plasticopening at the top for stylus but have to open the case to use it?!!! Dumb.Look elsewere
I bought this remote for my Rebel XTI hoping for a remote that would at least take pictures...remotely. I read a few reviews from customers that were happy, but also from some that said theirs didn't work. Well, i decided to take a chance on buying it since it was inexpensive compared to the Canon remotes, but it turned out that I was one of the unlucky ones. I've tried everything and even replaced the battery, but I just couldn't get it to work.So my conclusion is this, if you don't mind wondering if you'll actually get a working product, give this one a go. If you want to be sure of what you're getting however, pay the extra money and get the Canon.
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.
I did love my samsung DVD blue ray player till the other day I went to show my son in law the benefits. But it went to update internet TV and it got stuck on installing update. I have tried about 4 times to update and waiting a few hours without it completing installing. I have contact Samsung and still same issue. I can use it to watch DVD's, but no internet app. So I am looking to replace it and after two issue with Samsung products. I am looking into other brands for a better product. For I also owned an Samsung LCD TV that audio went out right after warranty expired and now I own Sharp Aquos Quattron LC-46LE821E which I love.
1) The product produces static. I'm not the only user to have this problem; see the company's web site.2) The product does not sit well on the head. It's flimsy and is hard to keep on.3) You'd think a product called iMuffs would work with Apple computers. Well, forget it, they don't.4) I signed on to the company's web site to get some assistance. They sent me a confirming email with my password in plain view--a serious security flaw.In sum: If you buy this product there's a good chance you'll regret it.
I Really wanted one of these routers to replace my old Linksys BEFW11S4 but I was never able to get it to recognize my ethernet ports. All it would say it that there is no ethernet connection. I bought it used and thought it was faulty and so I bought a new unit from Amazon. Same story, it would not see my ethernet ports on my computer. D-Link technical support could not do anything for me so I returned the router and bought a Linksys WRT600N which arrived on Friday the 13th. It immediately recognized my ethernet connection and I was soon set up and running 130mbps at 5' from the router and 270mbps down on the first floor kitchen table. I am happy with what I've got but am a little disappointed that I couln't get the D-Link DIR-655 to operate with my system.
I bought one of these 3 years ago and was satisfied by it. The new one has very clunky action in the space bar. Otherwise, it is a good design.
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!!
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.
Great camera - awesome handling.Too bad noise, even in bright daylight at ASA100 is excessive.This is not even CLOSE to a DSLR subsitute.
I bought this low quality product (craftmanship etc) for a lower price. And literally it took my money for nothing.I tried several drivers for this product and none of them worked. I couldn't make it work on XP and windows 2003 after wasting several hours on this.I will never recommend this to anyone and suggest spend more money and get a good one.
I loved the backpack the first few times that I used it.Then after one month and very few uses, the shoulder strapsbegan falling apart. The stiching fell out on both.Other than the straps which hold the pack to your back, it'sgreat. But why then would you buy a backpack?
This unit is the worst peripheral I've ever attached to a computer. I went as far as stuffing it behind my desk and covering as many holes as possible between it and the room. I still can't stand it. My WD 500G drive is blissfully quiet. This 1T is akin to using a hair dryer. I use it on my Mac with Time Machine and other manual backups from other external drives. I shut it off as soon as possible. It's so loud you'll hear it over your videos and music! Don't waste your money.
When the deal is too good..should have known better..stupid product could not print even one page....just sacrifice $ 30 and get a real one or invest in a new printer with cheaper ink....good luck!
I bought a pack of 10 Sony CD-R 80 minute disks. Only 3 out of 10 worked. Buyer beware.
Received Garmin Navigator Package card product without card in clear blister package.Package opened and data card removed.Amazon immediately issued credit to account when empty package was returned and issued a coupon for my inconvenience.
Well i bought this item quite som time ago and it arrived promptly without any hassles so 5 star to Efforcity. But when I plugin my earphones into my E71x I get only mono output. I don't know why is that, but my guess is Nokia E71x produces mono sound through the earphones jack and the compatible earphone doubles up the sound. I primarily needed the converter for listening music with my favorite earphones, but will have to look for something else now.
I have to reset it every few days. It was extremely difficult to set up (and I consider myself a pretty advanced computer user ... I work with computers for a living). I will never buy this brand again.
I wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I bought. It is not 1/2 the printer of the 3220c which I just replaced.Poor color rendition on photos. I am waiting to see what happens when I feed a sheet of adhesive lables through that nice curved paper path. I suspect I will be glad I bought the money back warranty. I have found in general Brother printers USUALLY do a great job, especially for the price. I have found the durability to be poor. I went through 3 3220c in a year and a 1/2. So why did I buy anther Brother ? The 3220 was such a great printer. Oh well, live and learn.
I have two DVD drives with light-scribe-burning-capability. These discs do not work on either one. Not happy with this product!
I recently bought this thinking I could use it to upgrade my TI-86 calculator. To my surprise I heard it was incompatible with XP. I supposed the worst that could happen is that it wouldn't work. As soon as I recieved the Cable it said to go to the website... so I went and updated the software specific to my calculator. After the installation it asked me to restart. After the restart I immediatly recieved a Blue Screen of death and luckily windows XP found out it corrupted a file in the registry and fixed it but were it not for that I would have to do a format. I have not fully installed it yet as now I have started backing up everything as a just in case scenerio however i warn users that when buying this product be cautious as this is not 100% XP compatible and may mess up your system.
This item was purchased because they advertised Mac support. The claim is completely bogus. First of all, the CD that comes with the product is a Mini CD which is something that a mac cannot load, and yet the instruction manual wants you to jam this into your slot loading drive. When you go to their web site to download the software, the software only comes as an outdated stuffit archive (something that modern mac users very seldom use) and after going through the trouble of finding the software to extract this archive I only then find out that it is missing the install software. Only the Uninstall software is present. VERY stupid. Needless to say, this product is 100% useless to me.
"Data Error" on my DSLR is not something which I like to see when I take photos. I bought the 4GB card almost 6 months back and might have taken 1000 or more pics. I get this error now and the acrd is not accessible.I am learning my lesson now. Do not buy cheap cards if you are a serious user.
When I looked up the replacement battery for the XS900 UPS by APC, the RBC32 was the designated model. It does not resemble the battery in my unit. Apparently, mine take a RBC5. I could not install the unit so I don't have a working UPS presently. Because I have limited time to fool with this, I'm debating my options.This has nothing to do with the company selling the battery pack. They got the unit to me in the time stated in good condition. Amazon processed the order correctly. Just don't trust the APC web site to tell you what battery replacement is suitable for their product.
Save your money and don't purchase this player. I have never met such a moody piece of electronics before in my life. This thing works when it wants to and doesn't work when it doesn't want to.
well I bought this cam to match my logitech keyboard and mouse...well it looked real cool and logitech gave a great description saying how it's got clear picture and watever.Well the camera has an xxxxtremely grainy picture and to be real the camera isn;t worth it... BEWARE
Bought mine in September, 2000, just a few months after it was released, so I believe I got one of the early versions. Wonderful product, at first. Had no problems and loved the external keyboard. But a few months later, something strange happened: I would turn it off (or it would shut down on its own), and when I turned it on again a few days later, the batteries would be dead! All information LOST. Batteries would have to be changed. This happened several times, and I finally contacted Handspring before the warranty was expired. Thankfully, they replaced my unit.But it happened again. And again, and again, and again. The batteries did not go dead from overuse, rather something inside the unit continued to draw power even after it was supposed to be powered off. Not a good thing for those of us who synch infrequently!After another year of this (and about a dozen batteries), I called Handspring and demanded they replace this with a different model, because this is clearly a design flaw. They wouldn't do anything. One year warranty, that's it. Done. No more soup for you! I guess they expect you to buy a new Visor every year!! Shouldn't this thing last me at least five????I won't buy another Handspring. I won't even recommend them to other people. It's possible I got unlucky twice, but if the company isn't going to stand behind their product, I'll buy something else.It may also be a lot to ask to have the product replaced outside of the warranty, but if this happens with every unit, shouldn't Handspring recognize there's a mistake and recall these units?
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.
I bought my LifeChat LX-3000 at Staples and paid full retail. The headset works well, but the microphone is attached to the headset with a cheap little plastic joint. Mine snapped after about 6 months of light use. You are better off buying a higher quality set, or just be prepared to buy a new one every year.
The sound quality is fine and the ease of downloading tracks is very good. BUT, the steps required for navigating the different features were numerous and hard to remember. No problem, there's the instruction booklet-not! The worst documentation I can remember for any electronic appliance I have purchased. There were many symbols and choices that I had no idea what they meant or did.Last, the joystick became off-center. This rendered its responses less predictable than would be expected. For example, it would advance the tracks upon pressing when I intended to select the one ready for playing.After 2 weeks of confusion, I returned it and upgraded to Zen Nano Plus - to be continued.
Printer did not meet all requirements. In spite of research of product materials, the printer does not read 2GB SD memory cards for direct print. Asked for Canon support to assist and they said that they had not tested the card on this older printer. I did not know that this was an "older" printer that would have limitations such as the one that I have described. This printer was sold as new.
This cover only lasted a couple of months and cracked at the sides. I emailed them and they told me I was outside the warranty window.
i got one of these a while ago and i lovedit at first but then after i had it for about a week the screen went black and i can't use it anymore.
I bought this portable slate DVD player a few years ago for car use for my kids. For this purpose, I made an open cloth bag for it so that it could hang on the minivan's driver seat back so the kids could watch it from the middle seats. Since the tiny speakers could not produce much volume and there was only one headphone jack, I used it with another device that would wirelessly redirect the headphone output to the car's radio. In this configuration, it worked fine. I bought the COBY because (1) it was a slate and (2) it could be configured to play DVDs from any region. Having read about COBY's quality issues, I treated this unit very carefully and it worked fine for about a year. One Saturday I was playing it for a few hours in an air conditioned room while I was working on some projects and, after a few DVDs, it would not load. I called the customer service number and described the problem and the woman said "ya, they just do that" (die mysteriously) and said that I could mail it to them to fix for roughly what a new one cost. Instead, I bought a PHILIPs portable DVD player (not a slate but also configurable to play DVDs from any region) and it has worked fine for years.
Don't bother with HP products. After a failed scanner,a failed all-in-one printer, expensive print cartridges, customer service in India and the failure of this little floppy drive / memory card reader, I no longer purchase anything with the HP logo associated with it.Too much trouble for the cost to mess with a warranty or return, so I just bought a Mitsumu brand instead that has worked well.
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.
I was trying to get in three FM stations that were local ~20 miles, but had very weak signals (public radio, college, etc). This did NOT help at all. In fact, 2 of my other corporate FM stations (which had "medium" signals) were actually made much worse with this thing! And for the very "strong" corporate signal FM stations, it added some sort of distortion that made my speakers crackle and pop like they were blown. It totally killed ALL of my AM stations. A useles piece of junk, in my opinion.
The law firm of Meyer & Associates has been researching a potential class action case against Bose, Inc. regarding an alleged defect of the Bose 321 systems resulting in CD/DVD drive failure during normal use. If you are experiencing this problem, and are willing to assist with our investigation, please contact me at 1-866-827-6537 or www.dmlaws.com and fill out a form so that our firm can evaluate your situation.
I was doing home network PC-to-PC communication with Ventrilo. I was getting crazy distortion on my headsets (Senn PC350s) with this cable. Another cable (not listed on amazon) of equal length was crystal clear. Buyer beware.
Warning: This product does not come with detailed instructions for proper application. I followed the instructions that were included and started noticing a few small air bubbles forming under the protector. This was caused by small particles in the air sticking to the protector. Once they're on there, there's no way to remove them. So much for this thing being reusable. You can try to push the air bubbles out with the plastic scraper that's included but this really doesn't work. I contacted the vendor and they sent a replacement when I asked for a refund. This time they also e-mailed me detailed installation instructions. However, it would be far too time consuming to install this properly and with one mistake I would have another trapped air bubble.In my opinion, this is definitely not worth the price and not worth the trouble. I only purchased this since it was part of a package deal. Otherwise, I would have never considered it. Now I'm stuck with a product I will never use.
This has got to be the worst speaker system ever made. I think mine worked for about 2 weeks before it died. What a piece of junk. Don't waste your money.
Upon receiving this item the very first thing you notice is the used ear pieces (Yuck) you can see they tried to clean them. I am not sure if the cleaning of them had anything to do with it but the ear pieces did not work either they kept cutting out like there was a wiring issue, so i went out and bought a new set XXXX Cost! The battery life on the iPod as well is atrosious, I have to literally recharge the iPod after 2 hours of use every single time even after putting the initial charge on for 8-9 hours. I requested a RMA from the refurbisher which I have sent back to them but still have not seen any credit for the item nor have I heard back from them. DO NOT BUY...SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND BUY A NEW ONE...Trust me I tried taking the easy way out and am paying the price learn from my mistake!
My Digitalway HS100 was great for 3 months, then went belly up! Beware.
The ProVista is a very sturdy tripod that is fantastic for taking still photos, or for static video capture... (great price as well) Where the ProVista fails...and it fails in a very, VERY big way is real-time panning. Jerky....ugly....messy.... if you plan on doing any 'live' video work, avoid this tripod at all costs.
Problems too numerous to detail here including bad prints, paper jams, warped tray. Too many other options out there to waste you time with Kodak. Customer service and repair is much below sub-par.
This product sucked-I kick my self each time I think about how stupied I was to purchase
the fans are not fitted tightly and properly(i.e. not parallel to the base and top) as they make very irritating noise even when the laptop is not mounted and even at the slightest tilt or movement....The noise is not something that we can ignore....it is very irritating...Also the quality of plastic used for fan guard should have been more strong.....Though I have reported the problem to the seller and I got a refund i guess it is not worth trying as the seller himself told me that he found the same problems with new pieces in his store.IF these problems are fixed then it may be worth the money.....
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 purchased three each of this item and not a single one of them worked properly. It did not truly convert from 240v down to 110v as advertised. Due it not converting all three converters fried. There is a fuse in the converter and the fuse does not perform its job, because not once did the fuse burn out to keep from frying the whole converter. You get what you pay for!
The item we got was nice at first, But it broke in just a few weeks, it really is a bummer when you think your getting a good deal, and then a few weeks later the thing breaks!!!
Faxes are received as bar codes. HP knows a problem exist with the formatter board but it took 4 calls to customer support for the problem to be acknowledged. To fix this under warranty HP wants to charge $50 for a refurbished copier sent overnight. I want the copier repaired at no cost at the local repair center but HP will not send the part. The part is backordered with "no estimate ship date". I can buy the part as an end user for $193. HP does not stand behind it's products.
I bought one of these and it worked magnificently for a good 6 months before dying. Sandisk's technical support is awful. They told me I would receive an RMA email within 2 working days, but it took 7 days, 3 phone calls, and a fax to receive it. At least they paid for shipping back. It took 3 weeks to get the replacement.The replacement drive died the exact same way after 9 days. The tech seemed skeptical about the fact that the drive had died of it's own accord after just 9 days. After going through the exact same tech support procedure I went through for the first drive, the skeptical tech asked me to take the drive to Radio Shack to have it tested there. Are they kidding? I didn't even buy the drive from Radio Shack. Radio Shack's just down the street, so I humored him anyway. The Radio Shack guys laughed because they couldn't do anything -- they aren't allowed to plug foreign USB keys into their computers. The guy inspected the USB pins and said they looked fine (I didn't expect otherwise, the drive had only been plugged in maybe 10 times total).I called Sandisk back, and the tech support guy said the previous tech had written a note in their content management system saying he had told me to go Radio Shack to have the drive replaced. Replaced? I didn't even buy it there! After clarifying what I had actually been told to do, the tech insistently asked that I go through the entire testing procedure again, despite having just gone through it not half an hour earlier. Finally, they reluctantly submitted an RMA request.I want to love this product because it seems solid and it works great when it works. But to have my second failure in 6 months is an unacceptable rate of failure, and Sandisk's technical support is horrid beyond belief.
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 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.
In the first year, I had to send my iPod in under warranty a total of three times. Twice, they replaced it. My iPod recently died for good, and because I'm not covered under warranty anymore, I could buy a new one for the cost of replacing it. When I looked into it, I found that loads of people with the same model had the exact same problems. It's the lemon of the bunch. There's a reason they discontinued it.
I just doesn't work, it's useless, I can blow and get better results, besides, after a couple of weeks, it will make a big noise as if you had two blenders right at the bottom of your computer.If your laptop is shutting down due to overheating and you think this will help, then think again.I bought it some time ago, though I still had the problem of my laptop shutting down due to overheating I was using it to lift the back part of my computer.But today I finally lost it, It got me so mad that I destroyed it with my 40 lb. dumbbell.
junk. returned it. There's not much to building a cable...this one degraded the signal significantly. ended up using a Gefen cat5 extender, which works perfectly.
I probably should have read some of the negative reviews, but I purchased this without doing much investigation. The description says "Dual Link", and the photo plainly shows a Dual Link cable.The cable I got was a Single Link cable. Not at all suitable for use on any display with a resolution higher than 1920x1200.Sounds like this has happened to others as well, so now I just feel ripped off. Seller is deliberately misrepresenting their product.
I've owned two of these and both stopped working about 40 days after purchase. I tried everything on online forums and at griffin's website to no avail. Neither were damaged but they refused to transmit. I recently bought a similar product by iRiver that charges itself from your cigarette lighter jack and noticed the signal was stronger than iTrip's. The interface is easier to use too and you don't have to fumble with playlists trying not to accidentally reset the transmitting station like you do with iTrip.
The grandchildren loved this when I first got it, and so did I as it kept them happy in the car, but after only limited use it started skipping and stopping. I'd actually had it for over a year, but hadn't used it much as there weren't all that many opportunities so I was very disappointed to discover on a long car trip when I really needed it that it wasn't interested in playing the many movies we brought along for entertainment. It would play parts of the movies, or perhaps the special features, but apparently, the read head had lost its ability to operate smoothly all the way through the disk. Unfortunately, the warranty period was past, so I was out of luck. I'll be more careful in making my next choice.
I read all the reviews and decided to give it a try. I have cable but wanted something to help with an antenna when and if I have cable problems. I hooked it to a small rabbit ear type and a tv with built-in receiver, also tried it on an outdoor antenna which ran to a digital converter box and then to the tv. (both have signal strength meters)Results: I can't see any difference with the rabbit ears, no gain in any way. With the outdoor antenna I don't see any difference except the signal strength meter does show a very small gain on the very best channel (that did not need improvement)...example, signal going from 90 to 94. On the channels that had lower signal strength no increase was noticed.I called Motorola and talked to a very nice person for 20 minutes who "researched" it with someone and came back to say the booster was really only meant to help if you were using cable and had one tv on a long line from the other tv.My question was simple...why does the printed information on the box say "Improved UHF/VHF/FM antenna reception" as the primary purpose....he didn't have an answer.
This mouse is bad in pretty much every way that a mouse can be bad.First, it moves awkwardly. The vertical is quicker than the horizontal. And the settings do not let you adjust this.Second, it moves imprecisely. Good luck getting the exact pixel you want, because this thing will skip over it several times in a row.Third, it doesn't stay still. Aside from just being visually annoying, it's also inconvenient. You could be trying to watch a full screen movie, and the status bar will keep popping up because your mouse thinks its moving. Your screen saver will literally never turn on. Highlighting a specific block of text is insufferably difficult.Fourth, it's squeaky! It actually creates a squeaking noise when you use the left click!I know you're looking at this as a budget option, and you think all mouses are the same, but don't make the same mistake I did. This mouse is irritating to the point of being unusable and is in no way worth the moderate savings it provides.
Don't get this thinking that it will save your wrist/hands. It has no forward/back buttons, so you end up moving the cursor around a lot more than with a regular mouse that has forward/back buttons.I own this trackball, yet it was so limited that I put it away in favor of a mouse with lots of buttons. I've taken it out a couple of more times thinking that it *must* be worthwhile, but it isn't -- I spend too much time moving the mouse around just to "Go Back" in the browser, or in Windows Explorer. The Marble Mouse trackball by Logitech is much nicer than this "Trackman" model. It has a different shape, but has small forward and back buttons, in addition to trackball and regular left and right mouse buttons.The Marble Mouse is better for these reasons:* Has forward and back buttons* Can be used both LEFT- and right-handed.If your right hand is hurting, consider trying the Razer mice. I've tried a LOT of different products, looking for something easy on the hands, and the Razer Lachesis is one that I found has these advantages:* Has forward/back buttons* Can be used left- or right-handed* Has a wheel (like other good mice)* Several other buttons, which stay out of the way if not needed, but can be programmed to do more than just forward/back* Has very SLICK pads, so it moves very easily* Can be made to move far with very little movement(This is good if you have more than one large display. It can be put in low-resolution mode with a button press.)* Lightweight(Requires less effort to move around.)I haven't written a Razer review, but probably should. I just saw this Trackman in passing and just HAD to warn others. It gets pretty good reviews which led me to purchase it in the first place a couple of years back. If there were any reviews like this one, I sure missed them. I haven't tried everything, yet, so there's probably something even better than my current mouse, or the Marble Mouse trackball. Which reminds me...I use the Cordless Optical Trackman and use it daily on a Mac. It works flawlessly on Windows, but jitters at higher acceleration settings on the Mac. Still, I've found *no* better trackball, because it:* is wireless* has forward/back buttons (essential)* has a couple of other programmable buttons* has page up/down buttons (tiny and awkwardly placed)* has a scroll wheel(Note: the Cordless Optical Trackman is only for right-handed use.)If you haven't discovered the time/wrist-saving forward back buttons, do yourself a favor and get a device that has them. If you're expecting them, steer clear of the Logitech corded Trackman Wheel Optical.
Really, this rack is the perfect recipe to drive you crazy in frustration. It looks beautiful in pictures (and from a distance at home too), the price looks great, however the catch is that there are no bases in the shelves. As a result, when you try to keep in or take out the DVDs, they tend to fall through the space, most times they upset the balance of the DVD's in the lower shelves, and when you try to resurrect those ashes, the DVD's on the sides get messed up. Last but not the least, the rack starts shaking if you meddle with it too much, making you shake with trepidation. If it worked great for you, I suspect that you used it mostly as a decorative piece in your media room, not fiddling around a lot with it. Do that, and trust me, it will drive you nuts. Not a user friendly piece at all. Don't buy it. You have money to spare, donate it. Please.
Called Tech for Less, but the sales agent wasn't too familiar with this item and could not give me a definitive answer, he recommended I contact APC. Tried to call APC support for a concrete answer, but today they're on holiday. This model doesn't appear on the APC home page, but according to our local APC distributor, this model # AP9619U is only the probe.The AP9619 does include the card (and has a similar list price), so I'm not sure if the AP9619U is a typo for AP9619? In either case, I think there is some false/misleading advertising here, so like always, be careful.To be continued..
My Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI6 17" Laptop does not fit into the padded sleeve provided with this laptop. Very disappointing, since I checked the dimensions before buying. My laptop's size is 15.7" x 11.3" x 1.42" /2.05", and the Targus website says that device compatibility for this product is 16.5" x 2.25" x 13".
I should have checked this power supply when I received it. I only got a chance to use it a few weeks ago. Upon plugging the power supply, I heard a sound indicating a failed fuse. I changed the fuse and started it again. Next was a flash of smoke. The large caps had blown. I now have a big brick item.
I could never get the item to work. I have tried to work it several times and I don't know why it won't work. I am not satisfied.. Is it possible to send the item back?
Bought it for the raved-over sound ("better than iPod"), but came to regret it...Owned a 20 Gb Zen. Customer service will not even accept your call without a credit card number up front, after 90 days. Their website suggests firmware updates for any/all funky behavior. But this locks up the unit permanently. Can play it; just never again can add songs to it, or alter existing playlists. Creative knows this problem and will not fix it.Foolishly, I then bought their 60 Gb (same model as the 40 Gb here; just more memory). Worked a couple months, then froze up unrecoverably. Several weeks of wading through an amazingly unavailable, incompetent and utterly unconcerned "customer service", I got the same player back, utterly untouched; totally dead. Several more weeks slogging through the same hours on automated call centers, waiting to talk to a human who doesn't even listen to you describe your need, and is aggresively incompetent, then weeks waiting for them to repair and resend a refurb, ... and it is a totally nonworking and dented refurb. More weeks and the same exacted dented refurb is sent to me again, utterly unworking. MANY more weeks and I finally receive a refurb that works. Total time wrestling with this utter incompetence: 7 months ! ! !Though this all started within the initial paltry 90-day warrantee, this quickly dragged on beyond it, and I had to buy the rather expensive 1-year extended warrantee early in that fiasco just to be able to get them to accept my phone calls at all.Now I have a player that gives that great Zen sound (true enough), but can't take even the slightest justling. They aren't kidding when they say "don't wear it even walking." It resets nearly every step. That is utterly no exaggeration. I found wearing it in a just the right "fanny pack" allows me to wear it lifting weights, provided I make no sudden moves. But clip in to my short's waist band, and it reset every 10-30 seconds. Not fun.Many reviewer gush over the "awesome" software. It's o-kay. But it lacks some obvious capabilities. Like their own file manager cannot move files between folders without Zen losing track of them: they still show in your library, but clicking on them finds nothing and so Zen goes at random to another song. You have to re-"import" every song moved this way. A major pain in the but, if you move a large library to an external hard drive.Also, you can't sort your on-screen display in a playlist by any of the columns (like song title, album, artist, year, style, rating. etc.). Makes for a lot of manual searching. Slow and boring.Also, there is no way at all to keep track of which playlists you have added a song to, except to manually scroll through every playlist and manually look for each track among all the tracks in that list. Would it be so hard to have a feature that shows what playlists any given track has been added to?What I am holding out for, is a flash memory player with at least 16 Gb. Sony recently came out with an 8 Gb. These are extremely robust versus jostling. But I need at least 16 Gb, if not 30-60, for my library. And I didn't buy a high end MP3 player to compress all that CD quality sound down to some crappy little file size. When one of the big boys finally make a real player, I will pay whatever they want for it.
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.
These don't work. Don't bother with them. They don't actually claim to do anything that they wont, but in most cases, they won't do what you need.The device turns a PS/2 connector into a USB connector, but lacks the internal hardware to actually allow most peripherals to function through a USB port.If you are looking for a replacement for your OEM adapter, look elsewhere.
... If I would have known that it would be this bad, you couldn't have paid me to take it.First, it makes so much noise. Whenever you turn your computer off, for about 1 minute it makes this horrible sound. I had to unplug it until I wanted to print.Second, it wastes a lot of ink. It has to charge everytime you try to make a print. I printed about 5 things over a period of 2 months. The ink was gone.Last, it takes 3 minutes to print one copy of something. Not very good unless you have a lot of spare time on your hands.Do the world some good and don't get this printer.
This item seems well built but has average FM transmitter sound. I could hear static and a slight hum when I first used it. When I turned on the headlights, though, a very loud hum came through the FM transmitter. Totally unacceptable sound with the headlights on.
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..
I would rate Frontier Labs with a big zero if it were an option, otherwise they get a 1. The MP3 player we bought was a piece of junk. Crashed repeatedly and locked up regularly. Customer service was terrible and no help whatsoever. We ended up with a pricey paper weight; and would never buy anything from Frontier Labs again !!!!!!!!! Make sure you shop around before buying.
Just like many other posters, we've had problems with the bulbs going out. We replaced the bulb for the first time a year after we purchased the set. Now less than 6 months later the bulb blew again. This is just ridiculous. We bought ours based on reviews from consumer reports. I guess it just goes to show that nothings a sure bet.
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.
I've had to order second party ink cartridges for quite some time now for my reliable 13 year-old HP deskjet. I installed the black ink cartridge from this set and the printer would not recognize it. This had happened before with a different vendor. I didn't bother checking out the color cartridge as I figured the best bet was to avoid any more hassle and just get a new printer, which I did. When I dumped the printer, with the new black cartridge installed, I had nothing to return, so I'm just out the $16.55. It annoys me that printer manufacturers support their products for a limited time forcing you to buy new again.
To those of you who have lost your manual (myself included) you can find basic operating functions on the Koss-AV.com web site under FAQ's-Answers/CDR Recorders. (Note: This is not the Koss headphone website.) They have not yet posted the full manual on the website, however the info posted should help.My unit it worked quite well for a while and I was smiling like a number of the other happy reviewers who made their first recordings, until recently (of course the 90 day warranty has expired)when all seems to be failing. I, like an earlier reviewer had a disc in the unit when it was turned off and upon turning it back on it endlessly searched for the CD prohibiting opening the CD drawer (funny I didn't read this in the now lost manual, which by the way appears to have been written by someone whose first language is not English).I returned the unit to Best Buy where I purchased it (that was the second day after I bought it) and they got the CD out and gave me a new recorder (gut feeling at the time was to get my money back- funny about those gut feelings). Later this happened again with the replacement when the unit failed to read a disc. Frustrated, I got out my screwdriver out and got the CDs out myself. Not easy but can be done. Not a good design(note: before going for your tool box, try turning the recorder off and on completely-unplug it. This &quot;might&quot; reset the computer and then it &quot;might&quot; then read the discs. If this doesn't work then you have to go in with surgery or just toss the thing out).For some reason my recorder has over time become more and more unreliable in recording. It has recently failed almost every CD recording either rejecting the CD one time and then recording it the next after numerous attempts or recording and then failing to finalize the disc resulting in an unusable recording unless you want to listen to all your copies off the recorder.All electronics are subject to failure but this one seems to fail on its own accord when ever it pleases. I have not used other CD recorders but this one won't be my choice when I replace it which looks like it may be very soon.
The product works fine (when working) and it's okay for the price. (general home use)But after 40 days of use, the motion sensor broke, and the recording stopped. I didn't know, since i set it on a continous loop. When I needed to review the recording's after being vandalized, the DVR was broken. So, in my case, this product was useless. For a security product it has to be reliable, this wasn't
For the price these are ok but had problems with the microphone after about 6 months and it finally went out completely after a year. The over the ear style takes a little getting used to and can be uncomfortable with glasses.The speakers still work fine and the sound is good. Easy to connect and didn't require any special drivers.
For the many years I have had an answering machine, it has always been AT&T. Even though some of the reviews for this machine were not great, the price was certainly good. Since the others all seemed to have drawbacks as well, I figured I couldn't go wrong with AT&T. What a mistake! The sound is worse than I've ever experienced with an answering machine. Many who have left messages, have asked if my machine is broken. My advice, spend a few more bucks and get a machine that is not as annoying.
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!
It came down to a choice between a $40 sound system with a seperate dvd player or this $200 system. The reason I purchased it was because it would save on space. Well, it may save on space, but the functionality was reduced to nearly ZERO. The cons:-Audio popped in and out when playing MP3 CD's. Also a cracking sound when it actually played the audio.-Hissing (especially from the rear speakers) when the unit was turned off.-Low volume from the rear speakers.-Didn't play many DVD's right (it would just stop, as if it couldn't read it).-Will not read DVD-R/RW's.-STUTTERING PICTURE. It did this on ALL DVD'S PLAYED. Every few seconds (it was an intermittent length of time between ocurrences) it looked as if it would drop a few frames. The audio never varied from being spot on, but it looked as if the player couldn't keep up with the DVD. This is what killed it for me. This COULD BE because of a defective unit, however, I will not be risking my money on another Philips player.The pros:-Good audio output. That's about it.My expectations were disappointed HORRIBLY. I will not be buying another philips if I can help it at all. Instead, I bought a Sony slimline DVD player($75 with a $40 sound system) and it is far superior. Far. AND it plays DVD-R/RW's.
Received the item in a short period of time. Upon installation, realized that installation CD was missing. Was able to install anyways only to discover that several keys didn't work. This was either a refurbished, returned, or used unit that was passed off as new. I am still awaiting a replacement.
All I can say is after much research, I bought the 8500 X50 from Best Buy. Three weeks later I get a ticket and my unit never flinched. The cop even went back to flip it on for me and I got one dot. Needless to say after spending $369 then getting a $185 ticket, I got my money-back and have switched to the Valentine 1. The directional arrows are a great asset. Much better rear detection too! Spend the money, buy a Valentine 1 and be done with it!
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.
This printer produces lovely printouts, but as noted above, it uses far too much ink from expensive cartridges. My biggest problem with it is that there seems to be no way to adjust its automatic scan-crop feature. I bought it to use as a scanner on a regular basis, but I cannot predict how much of any given document it will decide to chop off. There is no apparent way to tell it what you want, either. I wish I'd gotten a less expensive machine with a better user interface.
Bought this product and received it in 2 days. Hooked it up to my pc's soundcard, only to get a loud hum from the system. When the control pod is attached to the subwoofer i get a loud hum, when detached, nothing. I get no sound in optical, or coax when hooked up to my dvd player. This product cost me $400, and I did not receive my money's worth. Also, you can not return it to Amazon. I'm going to call Logitech, and see if they can help me. I can't give a more in depth review til I hear it working correctly. Maybe I received a reject. I'm about to find out.
Amazon rejected my previous review saying that my review is more towards the seller than the cable. So, I am simplifying by review. These cables sold by 1d4us are not Cables To Go brand cables. These are cheap brand cables.
Don't even bother buying this product. It is a total waste of money. The headset does not work at all if batteries are exhausted. You are forced to keep the unit in the ON position. In the ON position, there is a small hissing sound which is supposed to block out external noise. I don't know how they call this a noise-cancelling earbud when all it does is introduce unwanted hissing sounds over the external noise. Not worth even 1 star. Amazon should allow to choose No Stars as an option.
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This "cordless" mouse has a gigantic cord, one end of which plugs into your USB port, the other end of which is attached to a hockey puck sized receiver. Other Logitech products use what they call a "unifying" receiver, which is this tiny little nub that plugs into your USB port and through which you can connect up to 5 different Logitech devices. This "cordless" mouse is NOT compatible with the unifying receiver, so if you have another "unifying" compatible product you will still need an extra USB port for this mouse. Want to use a trackball style mouse with a unifying receiver? They are rumored to exist, but I can't find hide nor hair of them on Logitech's website. There is NO trackball style mouse with a non-thumb controlled ball that is compatible with the unifying receiver. You are stuck with the giant cord and hockey puck for your "cordless" mouse.
Everything started fine; the keyboard has a luxurious feel and plenty of extra programmable buttons and the set-up was stunningly simple, really plug and play into a PC which had no wired keyboard attached when I did the set up... I just plugged in the USB device, booted up the computer and everything was well...or so I thought:I actually purchased 2 of these for 2 separate PCs and had exactly the same issues on both; the first is that the transmitter has to be very close to the mouse/keyboard to operate at all. I had planned to plug it into a USB on the back of my computer which sits under my desk, in the end I had to get a USB extension cable and run it up next to my monitor some10 inches from the mouse with no obstructions. Then everything works fine except the left mouse button which, as another reviewer reports) you have to click multiple times to get any response and double-clicking becomes a lost art, in desperation I end up right clicking and selecting the file open option.Tech support was totally useless and kept telling me to change the batteries (now why didn't I think of that....oh wait, I did...and I kept telling them that I did).It's a pity because I like the unit otherwise, but I am going to have to buy another as it is just too frustrating to use.
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.
This product is bulky, a different color than displayed, of low quality and not worth the listed price. I suggest buying higher quality products that provide the same type of intercom/viewing capability.
THIS CARTRIDGE, ALTHO IT WAS THE CORRECT ONE FOR MY PRINTER, DIDN'T WORK. I BELIEVE I WAS SENT AN EMPTY ONE. MORE THAN THIRTY DOLLARS IS A LOT TO SPEND ON SOMETHING THAT IS USELESS. I RECOMMEND THAT NO ONE BUY IT.
I am greatly disappointed in these headphones. I bought them because they claim to be noise canceling. NOT! They look impressive, BUT......... I can't tell that they reduce noise at all, and the the little earbuds that came with my MP3 player have a better quality of sound. They are a bit cumbersome to unfold and put on and they become uncomfortable after a little while. I will probably give them to the church flea market. Someone will be happy to try them for two or three dollars.
At the beginning it looks promising since it is light and somewhat keeps the laptop cool, but the product is so crappy it died on me after 4 months even though i did not use it often...
i was very pleased with this tv for the whole 14 months that it lived before dying of a bad picture tube. apparently this is a common problem with this tv but sony declines to acknowledge it or treat it as a situation deserving of recall status. of course i had chosen to go with sony because of their great reputation, but now i will steer clear of sony products in the future. think twice, then think again.
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.
Received the unit, and noticed immediately the the manual was written in very poor English, this alerted me right away that I was in for a ride. The unit was surprisingly light, possibly attributable to the cheap materials, all of the gears inside the unit are plastic. The software was of excessively poor quality. It used the "Three bars" style of installer menu that I haven't seen since windows 95. Upon plugging the unit in, it's front panel began blinking "SOS". This is rather confusing, considering it could be misinterpreted for "505" on the display. It would not function at all, The software reported "Unknown Error". I called customer support and was speaking to a person very quickly (a welcome change from the usual 10 minutes spent on hold or with a machine). He led me through a few steps involving inserting a flathead screwdriver into the gears at the front of the unit to attempt to fix it. This did not work and I was offered to have the unit exchanged. Instead I chose to return the unit given the general poor build-quality.
I purchased and returned this product twice and then gave up and got a refund. In my opinion, either the product is defective or is packaged poorly. Both times the binoculars exhibited double vision. I was surprised that a Vivitar product would perform so poorly.
I had the Creative Zen Plus 4 GB less than a month when it simply stopped working and I had to return it.
I bought this for my wife---she's much more savy than i am regarding techie things---product seemed very well made---sturdy and nice finsh--very attractive---instruction manual was good---only big problem was voice recognition---we live in the midwest and have pretty much "six o'clock news anchor" accents so I don't think that's the issue---just couldn't recognize half the words we said---maybe each unit is a little different but this one just didn't do it for us---sent it back and Amazon was very quick to refund---so i was out just my shipping and hand. If they get this problem (which is a BIG one) solved--this would be a fantastic product!!!
I went to buy one printer, but when it was not in stock, I ended up getting this one only to find out that it is NOT MAC compatible. I would have checked here first, but with so many that can interface it did not occur to me that a brand new printer would not.Customer care for HP has gone down the tubes, you are on hold forever, I was hung up on TWICE and when you do speak with a live person it is with someone in another country so the significant language barrier makes resolving the problem impossible. I am returning this printer and getting a Canon.
I've used all kinds of laptops, including other Toshibas, with little or no problems. I purchased the S4747 because it has a built-in web cam and microphone and it was on sale. I opened the box and started using it even before checking reviews; that was my mistake. I've relearned the lesson that even with a good brand like Toshiba I should check reviews first!I had the same "black screen of death" that other reviewers have mentioned. I worked with several technicians at Toshiba technical support for many, many hours trying to fix the problem (ticket 1-704536542). They were convinced that it was not a problem at all, rather, that the PC was simply going into hibernate mode, even though I repeatedly told them that the problem occurred while I was USING the PC and it was plugged in to power. Or, when I told them that I had to do a hard reboot to get the PC to work again, they would tell me that all I had to do was press the power button for a short time to bring it out of hibernate mode. It was extremely frustrating, though they were certainly "polite."The black screen of death is bad enough, but it didn't happen every day. What is worse, in a way, is the cursor problem. If I rested my hands on the laptop while I typed, the cursor would jump all over the place, sometimes erasing entire sentences. This happened almost every paragraph, and I was forced to watch my typing so that I could reposition the cursor. Or, I was forced to keep my hands up and completely off the laptop, which resulted in arm fatigue after a page or two of typing. You can imagine how much this slowed my typing speed! At first, Toshiba technical support tried to tell me that I was getting my fingers, thumbs, or hands on the touchpad, causing the cursor to move, but I knew that wasn't the case. Then they thought that perhaps the touchpad itself was overly sensitive, that the vibrations on the case were causing the cursor to move. But they couldn't figure out how to adjust the touchpad or pointer sensitivity. Those parts of the operating system which control it were missing, and they didn't know why! At that point, after so many hours and so much frustration, I gave up and decided to return the laptop.Some reviewers seem not to have any problems with their laptops. Does that mean there are quality control issues and only some of these models have problems? I don't know. But do you want to take the chance? I would have liked to keep this PC.Update: A friend asked me to fix a problem with hibernation on her Toshiba laptop (a different model), and Toshiba tech support told me that I needed to reload Windows from the recovery CDs that came with the unit, which I did (ticket 1-718056769). Not only did this not fix the original problem, it created a new - and worse - problem with the video drivers. After more hours on the phone with Toshiba, they informed me that the software on the recovery CDs was corrupt and I needed a new set, which would cost $40. Since the laptop was still under warranty I objected to this charge, but I was told that is Toshiba policy. Between the bad customer support and the billing for defective parts under warranty, I don't think I'll be purchasing a Toshiba again.
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.
Not much volume without them starting to vibrate. I was pretty dissapointed in the fact that it does nt allow you to turn the volume up very loud without them vibrating and they sound very tinny, you would be better off 2 pay $20 for a pair of computer speakers that hook up to an ipod or mp3 player. You will get much better sound and you will get more volume.
Works fine as a basic set of earphones. However, the one-size-fits-all foam earplug doesn't quite fit right and pops out quite easily. Instead, move on and look for a set with rubber "caps" that they often ship with 2-3 different sizes - these fit better, stay put without fatiguing the ear.
Unit failed after little use. I have had it about 1 year. Setup is confusing. Maybe I can salvage the drive.
I don't know if it is dry-rotted or if they're all this way, but the cleaning tip not only leaves black pieces of suede or whatever it is made of, but leaves black streaks anywhere you use it. I rubbed my finger across it, and my skin was stained black. Returning immediately.
Don't assume you need this...it was suggested we needed to purchase this with the Cannon Scanner we picked out (read my earlier post about it). It comes with it's own USB cord...and this one would not work anyway for this Cannon scanner ... So now we have an extra USB Cable which does not fit anything we have right now. I only gave it one star as I have no way to test it out ....well let you know later if I need it, and in fact it fits on what ever I may need it for...
"...even has a built in charger that recharges your iPod either while idle or in use."That's not true. This will not charge ipod 2nd generation. That was the main reason the product was purchased. It does, however, play the music when the cord is used. It does not play the music when ipod is docked.
Sound volume on headset receiver is marginal. Microphone is apparently mediocre according to feedback from persons on other end. This instrument is not satisfactory for my purposes.
I took this on my first trip and was hoping to use it to watch movies. I had charged the unit the night before the trip and was looking forward to using it. I was very disappointed when i first turned the player on and it would not play. It was a sad day for me. It worked the next day but only lasted long enough to watch one short movie. My parents could not get it to work for the flight home either. DO NOT BUY, COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY
This printer was sold to me as a used item, but the merchant didn't deliver the cartrdiges calaiming that it would make shipment heavier and it would cost him a lot more money to ship therefore "as he claims"he dumped them in the trash , knowing that the cartidges for this particular printer cost alot more than than printer almost $ 450.00. He asked moe to write him a nice review and he would credit my account $ 50.00 if I do so, but I prefer to say the truth and lose the $ 50.00.
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.
Have not received the product.Therefore,I can not review it.the previous item was received,I need this to work with it and see the function.
As I read down the prices of a tv I wanted to buy, every one of the comparison companies listed their shipping charges in the tax and shipping fee column...Every one that is except Amazon.com which blatantly put "free shipping." Imagine my surprise when I filled out my purchase and there under shipping was approximately $ 80.00. Free!! my arm!
Like others who have reviewed this tv, I too had problems dealing with Sharp. I had a code for "friends and family" which ended up costing me nothing but headaches. I will NEVER consider a Sharp product EVER again!
Poor sound quality. Does not come with docking adapters for all ipods, this should be standard when selling a product like this, it's a 5 cent piece of plastic. Buttons on top are flat so hard to reach from bed and know what you are doing.
I bought 2 of these less than a year ago, one for myself and one for my husband because it seemed like the best non-Ipod product available. Was very happy initially although both tended to freeze up at times and required resetting. First one and then the other have subsequently stopped being recognized by my computer, which on further searching seems to be a fairly common problem. So you can't upload anything else. Ever. Of course they are no longer warrantied and Creative support is poor. See other posts on amazon. Save your $ and buy something else.
I will be looking for other device for this feature. But tried this device with several car radios with lots of static on all.
JBL originated this design in 2004 (winning design awards) and Im surprised CTA isnt being sued with this obvious ripoff. However, reading thru the reviews theyve only copied the outer design and the rest of it is complete [...]. I ended up owning 4 of the JBL's. My mom has one, and I use the other 3 in various rooms and travel. I would not support CTA just by the fact they couldnt come up with their own original design. Then again, the reviews say its not that good either. Make your choice, live with it.
This product came through Amazon from allchildrencanlearn. In the actual cartridge were all R&B songs, not the soft rock we ordered. Amazon said to contact allchildrencanlearn. allchildrencanlearn said they were not responsible for the wrong packaging, would offer no refund or replacement, and that my only option was to contact the manufacturer. Since the people who actually sold this product to me will not stand behind their product, I am out of pocket $35.00 and I must give it a zero rating.
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.[...][...]
I bought this vacuum because it was compared to the Dyson, but anyone who has ever owned a Dyson knows that the Dirt Devil Reaction does not come close to the suction power of the Dyson. This vacuum is not worth the price and constantly looses suction while vacuuming. The bagless canister connects to the vacuum, plastic to plastic with no rubber in between to keep the suction well. Why they don't have any rubber in between, I don't know. Do not buy this poorly put together vacuum.
I bought this on Webster today, and I just don't like it. The rubber base you're supposed to take off is a little too snug for quick removal. the Delete button on the unit is next to impossible to move. The pictures are too dark compared to what they originally were. It should have been USB, because too many things use the serial port, and USB would've been much faster, and USB hubs are easy to get.. The image quality is poor. The pictures load too slowly (1 picture takes 10 seconds, and it can hold 20). I've had trouble where pictures on the Webster get corrupted somehow, so they're unloadable, but the thumbnail view shows up (???). The only good I see in this product is what its meant for. Not worth the money, in my opinion. If you just want something to scan i-zone pics or other unneccesarily small objects, go for it. Otherwise, don't waste your time
Why buy a Dell DJ when you can buy a ipod. An ipod is a sleek cool device and its popular. Do u see people or kids walking aroung with a dell dj? NO! you mostly find someone having a ipod. PLus! ipod has itunes to go with it. If you ask me i think dell should stink with its comp and printers. NOT MADE FOR MP3 PLAYERS!
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.
Worked out of the box. Drove first 90 miles and it stopped. Got to destination and reformatted (yes- reformatted) the thumb drive like it said to. Worked 20 miles. Worked for one more trip to the store. That's it. Kaput. And no way to flash it. Guess there's a reason for the whopping 30 day warranty.....
Useless. A q tip does a better job. Left some smears that's about it. Got a q-tip and cleaned it off.
With a one year old finally sleeping through the night I felt it time to pick up some wireless surround sound headphones so I could catch up on films in the evening. I made the mistake of choosing price over quality and do I regret it. While these headphones get some great reviews, my experience sides with those less than impressed.I can't connect the headphone receiver to my amp since there is no output on it, so I was left connecting it directly to my PS3's optical output. No matter the position of the headphone receiver (behind the tv, in front of it, pointed directly towards me, etc.) I can't get the terrible hiss to go away. Yes, you can turn up the volume but only during loud action sequences is the hiss finally masked. But as soon as anything quiets down even remotely the his is noticeable.I have since returned these headphones and ordered a more expensive but better reviewed set. Hopefully my experience with that pair will turn out better.
Bought the unit in October so that we wouldn't miss football action while cooking. Started out great, good tv reception after attatching outside antenna, good radio reception. It's now February and the the TV keeps disappearing and going blank on us.
This is a very comfortable mouse for those with small hands. I wish I could use it. On my Win 2000 notebook, the driver was recognized right away and I was able to use the mouse with no problem. But on my XP Pro notebook, the software couldn't find the driver and an extensive search of Microsoft's dreadful support pages failed to turn up a driver. So I'm reluctantly going to return this mouse and look for a different one. You might think that a Microsoft mouse would work with a Microsoft OS. Go figure.
I bought this device 3 month ago and it worked fine until today. My Win 2000 PC stopped recognizing the drive and Win XP machine displayed an error &quot;Hardware Malfunction&quot;. I tried it in 5 different computers, same problem.I called SanDisk and they sent me a pre-paid FedEx label to ship it back. They promised to send me a new one, but my data is lost. I heard about poor quality of SanDisk products and I experience it myself.I gave this product 2 stars for a nice design and good customer service.
When one buys an expensive item like this TV - one does take a risk.Part of that was lessened when Amazon offered the "white Glove" delivery. I now know what that actually means.The reason that it is called 'white glove' is that the delivery people don't get their hands dirty because they don't do anything.ONE person showed up to deliver the TV - not the 2 listed on the shipping order. I had to help the person take the TV off the semi. Then I needed to carry it into the house because he could not do it on his own. He refused to unpack it - as he said, " You know buddy, I got 9 other stops to make today and I can't be doing this for everyone!" Needless to say he also then refused to haul away the packing material. I was NOT able to inspect the TV to see if it made it though the shipping form Reno NV to Green Bay WI in one piece.I have absolutely no idea IF the TV is damaged, if it works OK, if it was delivered in tact or not.Disappointed in the "white glove " shipping. There was NOTHING white glove about it - in the sense that it was a wonderful experience. Both shippers ( Eagle & NM ) when called blamed the one who sent it to them. Thus I am now at Amazon - where it all began. I will be calling then NOW to see their response.I know what I expect!REVIEW Part IIWell, I made my call to Amazon. Was put on hold 3 times. Actually spoke to a human being less than 3 minutes during the 20 minute long phone call ( yes, indeed, I was on hold that long )AND after several " I'm so sorry " comments - the very nice woman basically told me that there was nothing she could do OTHER than have someone pick up the TV and issue a refund. Sorry - but I WANT the TV! I ordered it because I WANT it! What I ALSO wanted was the 'white glove' delivery service I was offered and told I would get. For my trouble I MIGHT be getting a $20 gift certificate - if they will issue it.Please realize that all my comments have nothing to do with the TV itself. I am hoping that in several weeks the frustration of today will be overshadowed by the high quality that I am expecting from the Samsung.I hope so at least....today has been far less than a pleasant experience.Amazon NEEDS to provide better oversight to their shippers and their sub-shippers. They are giving Amazon and their " White Glove Shipping " a bad name!
This cable did not fit the Garmin 1350 like stated in the ad. It was cheap but a few dollars is still a few dollars.
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.
Worked fine for a month, worked intermittently for a week, and now has stopped working altogether. Pretty amazing if you think about it... how complex can such a device be?
This camera lasted me a couple years but I can't wait to get a new one. The picture quality is frustrating, especially when you're trying to use a flash. Plus, the battery runs out EXTREMELY fast no matter how long you charge. I wouldn't recommend it.
I bought this mp3 player for about 200.00 retail. Six months later, it no longer works. It stopped working again. I turned on the power, and the Rio splash-screen appears for about 60 seconds. It then starts making these weird clicking noises, displays the text "upgrader" on the screen and remains completely unresponsive any input. When I reset using a paperclip, it turns off, but powering it back on again yields the same results. The knowledge-base on RioAudio.com suggested that I upgrade the firmware, so I downloaded the latest and plugged in. My computer recognized the USB device, but the updater (RioNitrusFlash_123.exe) said that the operation timed out. Then I tried the same thing on a different computer, my laptop. Same result. I was advised by Rio Cust Support that the player can no longer be used if the firmware cannot be updated. Buy another product...
This may be a moot point since I see the product is not available on Amazon at the moment if ever again. However, for the record, in buying the radio I may have just as well thrown the $70 in the garbage. I bought the radio in November of last year and this May, 2012 the AM section just quit. I threw IT in the garbage which is where this unit belongs, or really the toilet; bottom line China mierda, save your money.
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.
Good product, exactly what I was expecting, but there's only one in the package and the product description says there are two. So, now I think the price is too high. Would give 5 stars, but since I got half an order I'll have to give half the rating.
If you are after a knock off monster &#34;brand&#34; cable this ones for you. I was dissapppointed and returned the product as it was not a true Monster cable as lead to believe.
(...)Your machine won in terms of features vs price. I guess there is something to be said for getting what one pays for ...However, there are a few features which I would like to have seen changed, or even seen at all.(1) Time Remaining on a DVD Video (at minimum) and/or on other media formats. It would have been nice to at least have Time Remaining for an entire Movie, but would have liked seeing the time parameters per Chapter, as well.(2) Only Shuffle (Random) on 1 disc? What a waste! One would've expected to fill all 7 slots with CD's or DVD-Audio discs and randomized the entire lot and walked away for several hours of enjoyment! The feature is useless the way it is today.(3) A Lighted Remote. Now there's a novel idea! Glow buttons fade after awhile - like an hour into the movie. So you still need to turn the light back on to re-charge the glow buttons! Another Useless feature!(4) CAn you make the mechanism a little QUIETER! As much as I laud JVC for their innovation in the design of this mechanism ... What a racket it makes shuffling disc trays going from one tray to the next.(5) Why does my DVD-Audio only output via the Analog 5.1 channels? I would have rather had it direct its output via the Optical connection - now that's digital!(6) I understand the goal of less clutter on the front panel, but I would rather have a few extra buttons, for instance, separate buttons for features such as Program, Search, Time/Text, Shuffle (Random), etc. It is cumbersome to have to traverse the menu's with the TV on to get to these features. While your at it, put these buttons on the remote, too.All-in-all - it's not a BAD machine, but I am not really impressed! And this machine seems a little flimsy in construction, at least outwardly, since this machine is touted for the solid and shielded internal construction.I am viewing on a Sony KP-57XBR10W HDTV (ready) Widescreen TV. (Okay - so call me a Sony Fanatic!) So far, the Progressive Scan picture is not noticably sharper on the XV-FA90BK via component connection to the TV than it was on my 4-year old Sony DVP-C600D via an S-Video connection (I am using Monster High-grade cables for both). Maybe there is something to be said for the 12-bit video D/A Converter on the Sony DVP-S9000ES (albeit at 3X the price!).------------------------After 1 week of ownership:I felt I needed to change my initial rating of 4-stars to 1-star for this product. The intended purpose of purchasing this machine was to take advantage of the it's Progressive Scan and DVD-Audio capabilities.(1) DVD-Audio - I was able to play them in my previous Sony DVPC600D via 5.1 channels via the digital Optical Output. This JVC model appears to only output DVD-Audio via the Analog 5.1 channel output (as I had stated above). But in comparison, there are supposed to be some sort of 'extras' on DVD-Audios that I was missing before. I can't tell what those features are. The 2 DVD-Audio 'samples' shipped with the product, nor my Separately purchased DVD-Audio of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, seemed not to have any extra features - I was able to see the Track displays on my TV on the Sony - the same happens with the JVC with the DVD-Audio capability (the XDVPC600D is not DVD-Audio capable - but it plays them). So this is no big deal to me, either.(2) But, the main reason of downgrading my rating of this product is that I have found that during Component Video playback to my aforementioned Sony TV, there are certain scenes that black out during play. This XV-FA90BK player manual states to change the Progressive mode options if experiencing bad reception. I tried all 5 modes and get the same blackouts. In fact, this even happens in Interlaced (non-porogressive) mode coming through the Component Outputs. I also have the unit hooked up to another Input on my TV via S-Video - this problem does not occur when I view via the S-Video connection (in interlaced mode). And as such, I have detemrined that the blacked out scenes involve flashes such as lightning-type effects on the screen.I admit this may be a problem with my connection (cable or ports), compatibility with my particular TV or there may simply be something wrong with the XV-FA90BK player.I had considered the Harman-Kardon DVD-50 (5-disk, HDCD but no DVD-Audio) and several Sony models (some with SACD). Unfortunately, Sony doesn't offer any progressive scan multi-disc models. I chose the JVC over HK, becuase I figured on the DVD-Audio feature over the HDCD feature on the HK.I should've gone with the HK or any of the Sony's. I am probably going to return this JVC DVD player to whence it came.
I bought ths for my daughter as she got a new car to her. But it didnot have access to a CD player. What it did have was a cassete am/fm radio a weather band and a jack for herCassett adapter. My daughter and I was throughly disappointed. As their are no jobs in the family living on week to week. So this was a surpise for her new car and it broke within 2 and 1/2 weeks of purchasing it. I thought Belkin was alot better than that. You ought to be ashamed of yourself leading a 16 year old on thinking that she could have music in her new/used foreign top running car.
Did not keep good time. The thermometer was never accurate although it was always in the shade the reading was always off by about 7 degrees.
I own two of these units. They are over 3 years old at this point. Neither unit has reliable performance with my wife's iPhone 3GS or my iPhone 4. We get drop-outs during bluetooth audio playback, and call quality is very choppy most times.The other gripe is that the unit will only automatically connect to the programmed device in the first registered slot, registered slots 2 and 3 must be manually connected. This is a pain when my wife and I switch cars.Finally, there is no external usb connector on the device, so there is no way for Pioneer to perform software updates on these devices in the field. I suspect the engineers at Pioneer did not expect this device to be on the market for as long as it has been.On balance, I would avoid this device and go with a head-unit that has bluetooth technology integrated into the head unit. This one isn't up to the task.
The Nikon Coolpix 800 sounded like a great buy in a full-featured digital camera. Unfortunately, when mine arrived at my doorstep, after unpacking it and following the quick-start instructions to the letter, I took one test photo, and the camera began to buzz and an ominous statement &quot;system error&quot; flashed on the LCD screen. The only way I could even shut off the camera was to open the battery bay. The comprehensive manual on CD said that if this message appeared and a restart didn't fix the problem (it didn't), the only action was to phone Nikon. Since this was a new camera, right out of the box, I didn't bother, but packed it back up and returned it the following day. There are many good things about the camera, but in my short time with it, other than the obvious fatal flaw, I noticed that the battery compartment cover and smartcard cover were both very flimsy (noted in other reviews). I feel that both of these will get extensive use during the life of the camera and are prone to failure. Perhaps the major fault was a fluke, but I won't be replacing this with another coolpix, or probably with another Nikon.
I thought the software was crappy because this was being used on an Apple. However, after reading the other reviews, maybe its just plain lousy. The setup looks cracker jack (which is surprising for such an expensive printer). Documents get stuck in the print queue and refuse to print and I can't delete them. Then one day, they just disappear on their own. Adobe PDFs in color won't print properly. HP's response? Talk to Adobe.I've owned 3 HPs in the past - a laser and 2 inkjets. Never before have a I ever had such a problem with an HP printer. The print quality is good when you can get the thing to work. Also, cleaning, is a real hassle.Overall, I wish I had waited and bought another printer.
I am unsure of the benefit of using this CD lens cleaner. It MAY have solved the problem of a dirty/dusty lens, but it may not have, as the problem on one CD player was only temporarily resolved. Another CD player that otherwise worked fine could not recognize this disc at all, and on all of my players that did, it could not advance to the third track, which contains only music. Significant skipping was noticed on all CD players, including those that never skip on other discs. If nothing else, this cleaner may provide a superficial and temporary fix, but if your CD player's lens needs cleaning, there are likely better and more effective ways of solving the problem.
I have a Kingston 2GB USB drive. It doesn't even recognize it. Nothing happens when I insert my usb drive.Poorly implemented USB support.If there was an option to rate below 1 star, I would have done that.
I own this laptop and after 13 months, it now is a $2,400 paperweight! One month after my warrenty expired, this model kept over-heating and crashing. I called Sony and received the worst customer service ever. They wanted me to pay $800 for a new motherboard! I refused. Since then, I've researched this model and other Sony models on the net and found that lots of people have the same issue and Sony expects them to pay $800 for new motherboards. Someone needs to get a group lawsuit against them. I'll never buy another Sony laptop again.
This router goes further than my old b/g router. The setup pages are much faster than my old router also, and have a lot more settings.It's working perfectly, doesn't get too hot (one review mentioned a heat problem). I'd recommend this router.Update: I lowered the rating to one star for two reasons. This router will double as a flashlight. The blue LED's are so bright it lights up the entire room at night. Manufacturers are going to have to start realizing what this looks like in a home and quit it with the super bright LEDs. One other HUGE issue, upon updating the firmware recently, they have a new thing called SecureSpot 2.0, a pay web site service for more security. I tried it, realized what it was and turned it off in the router. It's been an intermittant problem since, on my other computers coming up with the Securespot website insisting I enter a password for that computer to be able to get on the Internet. Why does it do this when turned off? So I went onto the SecureSpot website, logged in and turned this feature off on the website also. Now it's turned off in two places. Same thing - it still occasionaly asked family members to enter the password and it won't do anything until then. Then all of a sudden they can get on without ever entering the password. I emailed support - and they said I'd have to call about this issue. I don't have hours to waste calling about the issue - just fix the firmware!I got onto DLink's forum, lots of people are having the issue of not being able to turn off the SecureSpot "feature" (basically just a bad virus really). It comes back on intermittantly, stopping all other computers from using the Internet. Now it doesn't even bring up the SecureSpot website - just a cross scripting error - so you can do NOTHING to fix it. According to DLink's forums, this error has been going on for months, and no fix in sight. I'd avoid this router - and in fact all DLINK routers (the forum said all of the models have the issue), until this bug is fixed. I will update this review when I get new firmware that fixes this issue.
I bought the Jabra BT620s and a320s together, and I've been quite happy with the BT620s (apart from co-workers making fun of my flashing ears), but about a month ago I ran into a rather large problem: I lost CD with the driver software for the a320s. This software was never great to begin with (I had to re-"pair" the headset to the computer all the time), but at least it worked. But when I went to the Jabra site to download another copy of the driver, I discovered that Jabra doesn't offer the software for download. I called tech support, and found out that they won't even give you a new copy. Their only answer, again and again, was "well, it came with the product, didn't it?"I've never run into this before: the software is just a peripheral to the real product, and companies always let you download the latest version of the driver from their site.I'm never running into this problem again - this is the last Jabra product I plan to buy.
the sound quality is excellent on this product, but the piece that is plastic on top that holds them together snaped the first week I used them.
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.
I was lucky enough to have an HP service contract that extends the warranty for 90 days after repair. My iPod 40g has failed for the 8th time in less than 2 years or like clock-work about every 90 days. Always the same "Sad Face" icon that will not respond to any of the simple procedures that Apple or HP propose to remedy the problem.I cannot understand why Apple has not instituted at least a trade-in program for this ultimate lemon. A recent survey showed that it failed at 10x the rate of the newer models. For me, I am not sure that I will ever buy an Apple product again regardless of a trade-in.I really have never understood the cult of Apple. It is no more reliable a product or more intuitive a product than anyone else. It is all Steve's PR.
These will make your ipod sound like a cheap AM radio. I've been using an early version of Koss' earplug design which I bought around eight years ago, which sound very good. But these headphones are something entirely different. They have no treble and very little bass. Unless you're halfway deaf already, I strongly recommend against these.
Long cable for under $5, display is fuzzy and creates streaks off of light colors. Also won't display on my 15" monitor, claiming the resolution is too high. Not recommended.
My son's TV shuts it self off within 2 seconds of turning it on! This seems to be a common problem and Disney should be ashamed!
I purchaced and used this about 33 days. The signals keep dropping, my wireless notebook can not connect to workgroup any more. The router should be malfunctioning: Wireless client table show "no client" while I have two notebooks connect to it. The IP range assigned IP starting from 192.168.1.100 to .150but my notebook show it's IP .14, which is totally out of range.Called Linksys support and I was passed around with different 5 people, I have to repeat and answer same questions over and over... each took me about an hour for each, total 5 hours from 9 AM to 2:30 PM, still not able to resolve, and now the case is passed to engineer and I will have to wait...I think I should trash this router when thinking that I have to talk to support again and will take me another day or so. My old netgear works perfectly but it's too old, without firewall protection and it's a "b" wireless.I think I will have stick to netgear to avoid all these hectic.I Added this on Nov 2: after receiving the replacement router from Linksys, the new one is working fine for me from two weeks, so far so good. I have to give linksys support a "5 star" rating, they returned call and update the status of my claim in two days and send out the replacement without hasseling. The support guys are nice, great customer support. I will need to test out the new router to see how it performs...
This product demonstrated its unwillingness to work as soon as I put my first DVD in it. It was so scratch sensitive that it began skipping and hanging up on one of my own films immediately. I knew that if this thing handled my own purchased DVDs like that (which I take good care of), then it doesn't stand a prayer with the scratched, hacked copies the rental places distribute. An inability to read through simple scratches is a must nowadays, given the technology these players are capable of. Luckily I was still within the warranty period, or else I'd be taking slapshots with this player against my garage door.
SmartShopper SS101 Grocery List Organizer. So far we are experiencing great difficulty getting the recorder to understand what is being said.My wife has been trying everything that the hand book says to do but so far we haven't been able to get it to workWe are very dissapointed and contiplating on returning it if we can't get it to work.
Pros:The only saving grace about this printer: I bought this printer at a sale for 30 bucks last year. So I didn't pay anywhere near what is advertised.It's OK when you want to use the printer rarely.CONS:90 dollars for this printer - No way.This machine runs out of ink - or at least pretends to. I have had to replace the black ink twice, even though the first cartridge was half full. And I print minimally in black. The same is true for the Color Cartridges. It will tell you the darn cartridge is empty even though it is at least 1/4th full.Don't even try to print photos.Bottomline: Decide what you want to use your printer for. You use it say once a week, print about half a dozen color/bw pages every week and you get it for 30$ or less. This printer is for you!
When we set the unit up, I realized there is no multiple page feed for the fax. Do all of the other reviewers live in some bizarro world where they only send one page faxes? Well, it's a deal breaker to me. I guess I should have read the spec's a little closer. Also imortant, the machine did not pick up the incoming dedicated fax calls. Its going back before I mess around with that though. Why build a laser multifunction that you have to fax on a flatbed?
The wireless aspect of these headphones does not work. Bought it for wife to use to watch tv while I sleep. We can not make it work with ANY component. If you want a good product...pay for it, don't go cheap.
I made a mistake. I did not read the user reviews of this set before purchase, only the product specs and marketing noise... I was absolutely horrified when the screen started it's "bowing". It is unbelieveable that a high-end electronics company like Samsung would put their name on such a flawed tube design.I was drawn to the set by it's price, plus it was the absolute perfect size for the shelf in my bedroom! This is my first HDTV and I was really excited to get it. It has been a real let-down.Come-on Samsung! This is an HD TV, not a fish finder. The display is what it is about! If it could not be engineered properly, ie; overcome the "Geometry issue", then it should not be sold, or it should be sold with a big red warning label on the box alerting you to the design flaw. Samsung has made their design problem my problem and that is just plain wrong.I am in a long drawn-out process of trying to get Samsung to make good on this product. I am still hopeful that eventually Samsung will either fix it or replace it with a different product, but I will continue to be unforgiving about my wasted time. Don't waste yours!
The JVC Camcorder Model GR-SXM240 is one of the best I'veused in years. For the price you pay,you can't beat It.Sharp pictures even in low light conditions. I recommend thisCamcorder for every one to use.There is one problem while charging the battery the main circuitboard smoked. This board cost approx. $205.00. I recommend watching the camcoder when charging.
Very pretty, absolutely useless if you are left handed.I have the opposite problem of your reviewer with small hands. I can comfortably press "both" control keys with the same hand (10 1/2 inch span). So these contoured input devices give me finger cramps.
I have found very well made and good quality items that were made in China, not this one. First of all the outside leather has a very cheap look and feel. I actually checked again to see if it was made from real leather. And as for the one I got, it wasn't well made either. there's a piece of leather they sewed that does not lay flat. It was sewed in with a slight fold. The "case"/pouch that comes with the DVR is actually better quality. Best bet is to buy the DVR first and then see if you think the one that comes with it is good enough or wait till a company that make cases, like krussel, come up with one for the Archos 404.
This stand is adequate for the Westcott 5X6 collapsible background (the fabric is lighter in weight), but too flimsy for the 6X7 collapsible and totally useless for the backgrounds with train (e.g. Lastolite). Two of these stands may be able to support a 6X7 without train, but you better check before purchasing.
I am definitely not happy with this set of rollers. I purchased them recently because, after 20+ years with my previous set, I was ready for something new and improved. Well I tried them several times this week. I find them to be slow to heat, and then unevenly heated. Some of my medium length hair took the curl well, while other parts refused to curl. (Maybe the rollers are defective?) The result was a messy hairdo each time I used them, and I did try different technique/heating time each time I tried. I don't know, but I do know that I put them away today, and went back to my OLD curlers. They may not be pretty, but they do the job every time. I also want to say that the quality of the new product seems very "junky" to me. The old ones are much more sturdy. Sadly I threw all the packaging away when I opened them so now I cannot even return them. UGH!
In one word: Yes. It is possible to have too much bass.I previously owned a pair of Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10s. They were the best sounding earphones I've ever owned (although the fit could use some improvement).I bought the Super.fi 5 Extended Bass because of all the good reviews. And as a lot of other reviewers have stated, the bass is amazing on these earphones. It's loud and punchy.Unfortunately, man cannot live on bass alone. The mids and the highs lack punch and presence. I listen to a lot of "bass heavy" music like techno, hip hop, electro, dubstep, etc. I like a lot of bass. But it shouldn't come at the expense of other frequencies.If you are looking for earphones with solid bass but better response across all frequencies, I would recommend the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10s over the Super.fi 5 EBs. Still really good bass, but also good mids and highs as well.
I suppose one shouldn't expect much given the price. But really, I bought this product because it was by Brother, as my previous experience with Brother products was very good. Aside from the terminal slowness, it is quite efficient in other areas. It seldom jams; it prints quite clearly. I understand that fax prices have gone down tremendously, and there is more variety. So if you're in the market for a small equipment of this sort, I would suggest comparison shopping the various fax options available and not get seduced by the apparent low price of this item. It might cost more in the long run, in subtle ways.
Previously, Amazon displayed a different stock photo. As of Feb, 2013, the photo matches the product I received, and returned. My previous review was:The model number may be the same, but the headphones in no way match the photo! The ones in the photo look sleek, with a slender ear clip. The ones you get are bulbous and clunky, and have a thick round, uncomfortable ear clip.
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.
I'm still trying to get this resolved. The item was defective. I'm still waiting for a replacement.
This was heavily discounted at a major retailor that startswith an 'O' and ends with an 'x' so I thought I would try itout. Unfortunately, the poor image processing and fixed-focusdon't compensate for the 1.3Mpixels and I ended up returning it.I'd strongly recommend spending an extra [amount of money] and gettinga Canon A100 instead.
The only reason purchase this tripod is for the smooth panning, which it does indeed have. However, I can buy a very similar tripod for around $12 that doesn't pan smoothly. whether or not it's worth all that extra money is up to you. if you are interested i would take it another step further, and just get the vt-132 model. professional in every sense of the word.
When this flash got to my house it was no doubt used. I didn't see anywhere on the site about it being used. I sent it back and I still haven't recieved a refund and it's been about a month now.
I owned the diNovo for about 3 weeks now, and like most of you, I liked the slick look and feel of the keyboard/mouse. Since then, it has been a nightmare for me. I am computer savy and pretty much know how to install all HW/SW. It's not the product doesn't work, but it doesn't work reliably, and if you have your password enabled on your Windows XP, then when the product doesn't respond, you can't sign-in or do anything. Only way around is to plug a regular keyboard/mouse and rescan the bluetooth.Examples of issues:1) Inital driver load and keyboard/mouse installation (works fine)2) Do windows update from Microsoft from time to time, keyboard/mouse hang and need to re-establish link with bluetooth network. This requires a standard keyboard/mouse to reconfigure since diNovo was hanged.3) Install other USB devices (i.e. memory card reader) and reboot, the keyboard/mouse hang again, and need to re-establish link with bluetooth network (this requires standard keyboard/mouse again to do this).There were many more cases where I experienced hang problems that I am now afraid to add any SW/HW.Now, I believe the problem was due to "bluetooth" technology itself, thus, not restricted to Logitech. Too much details to write it all down here, but in general, to fix my problem, I usually needed to refresh the Bluetooth network hub (much like you refresh your ethernet IP address) before I can retrain the link with Keyboard/mouse/pad.Bottom line is if you don't want to spend time reconfiguring your keyboard/mouse/pad each time you install new HW/SW, I highly recommend you stay away from diNovo and maybe all other Bluetooth Human Interface devices until they solve the stability problem, and that assumes you are computer literate. I knew about these problems before I bought it, but because I love the feel/look of the product, I bought it anyway taking a chance....well, it's not worth it if you can't use it. Don't do it! I know you feel the urge to click on "add to cart", but don't do it!!
Though this backpack carries enough supplies for a day at work and two evening classes, it is very uncomfortable to wear. The back straps prevent my arms from moving freely and dig into my shoulders. I have worn it on one shoulder, but the weight distribution makes it heavy to carry. I have not had much comfort using this on a regular basis.
Michael H. Kay is absolutely right about these speakers: Great concept, sub-par execution. I live in an apartment complex near a college campus, where many young folks rely on wireless/bluetooth devices to run their lives.When I purchased these speakers during the summer (when most students are out of town), these speakers worked well; I could listen to my audio throughout my two-story apartment. Once the fall semester began, I could barely hear the transmission with the speaker in the next room.And that's not just when music is playing. You can't leave these speakers turned on without some sort of audio playing in the background. The transmitter is designed to stop sending a signal a few minutes after no sound comes from your music-playing device. Once that happens, the speakers suddenly become vulnerable to all manner of interference, annoying me or (worse) annoying neighbors should I forget to turn them off before leaving the apartment.One point of clarification though: Yes, these speakers can each run on six C-size batteries. But they each come with an A/C adapter that can be used without them. The option to use batteries allow consumers the ability operate these in places where outlets are unavailable (outdoors, for instance). Unfortunately, the transmitter must have an outlet.I STRONGLY recommend staying away from these speakers unless you live in a relatively wireless-free neighborhood. But good luck with that...
Of course, I think it's great but then I have been in denial about the Toshiba e740's issues for some time. First I couldn't get it to stop hard resetting. Then I read online (Amazon - I think) that you have to put a small piece of tape over the latch to the battery door because normal handling unintentionally disconnects the battery. The tape seemed to really help but I put the device away for awhile anyway- I had not enjoyed the time spent trying to make it work. I have once again returned to incorporate it into my life. I started having more problems with hard resets and I kept checking to confirm that I had the battery latch taped together 'properly'. I finally realized that the battery was still a few microns loose from the case despite the fact that the latch is closed and taped. So, I put some wide packaging tape firmly across the back of the battery up to the back of the device - the hard resets have stopped. (oh yeah - does it look classy - I might as well repair the bridge of my glasses with white tape while I am at it). I must milk this device for it's productivity promises as I paid full price for it and..well...I am too proud to admit defeat.
First, note that the picture is incorrect and shows an old FW 400 device. The model number is correct for the 800 card, though.We bought this for use with an old Sony Vaio running Windows XP, SP3. Installation was not smooth and we got the "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD). We eventually cleared the errors by disabling the network TCIP protocols for the FW800 ports and disabling the FW400 port altogether.After hardware manager showed no more errors, we connected the external harddrive and the computer crashed with another BSOD. But, on reboot and retry, it seemed OK.Test writes to the harddrive only reached 8 MBytes/sec, dismally slow for FW800. Test reads obtained speeds of a mere 10 MBytes/sec for a couple of seconds, EXCEPT that the read always stalled after 70 Mbytes or so, and frequently generated BSOD's.We tried the card on another Sony VAIO -- same result. We obtained a replacement card from the vendor -- same result.Note that both laptops remained unstable (occasional freezes or BSOD's) until re removed all traces of the card's driver.Conclusion: the driver is poorly written and not compatible with at least some common laptops.OrderingStarTech CB1394B3 CardBus IEEE-1394B Notebook FireWire 800 Card; hopefully we will have better luck with that.
I researched before I bought this camera and based on the features and value, as well as a recommendation and photos I saw from another owner of the Sony, I purchased this camera. I am very disappointed in the clarity, quality and consistency of the photos. I have set, reset parameters and even taken the camera back to the store where I purchased it to have them figure out why the pictures have sections that are fuzzy. No one can explain it. I do not even take pictures anymore because I know they won't live up to my expectations of resolution, clarity or depth of field. I previously owned a Canon with less pixels and lost it, and replaced it with this one, which does not come near to the quality of the Canon. This one is going in the trash.
This was a gift, and I didn't look at reviews before it was purchased. All the bad scores are right. The color keeps flashing on and off regardless of what kind of tape is being played. The display shows the channel whenever it is turned on, which is quite irritating when you have it hooked to a cable box. You see the &quot;3&quot; on one screen and the cable box channel on its screen. Give me back my old RCA!
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.
They were inferior goods.A mailing cost becomes higher than the price for goods returning the goods, and it is in the end.He went into the large red and I am troubled.
D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless RouterI bought this router to replace a cheaper Linksys router. Unfortunately it didn't increase the signal strength and it kept fading in and out. I went back to my Linksys and returned this router.
...noise canceling is almost non-existent!Checked it with sound from the "Sleepy jet cabin" mp3 file from whitenoisemp3s.com. My extimate was about a 5% noise cancellation, vs. over 90% with Bose QC-15.Additionally they are really uncomfortable - the grip is too tight and the ear piece padding not soft enough.Needless to say, I returned them right away.
I bought them for my computer so my room mate could study without me distracting. I could not hear diddly squat. Headset didn't fit well at all. (Too big and faced outwards slightly instead of in towards the ears, cupping the ears. I ordered two thinking it would be a great deal for that cost. From what I have read, the restocking fee is too high plus the reship fee. I ate the cost of them instead of returning. Do not order them for your computer. Dealer does not explain what types of systems you can use them on. Apparently, computers are NOT a good fit. Or maybe it is just my particular computer. Fortunately it was a very cheap mistake. Pffft! Next time I will go to Best Buy and ask there before making any orders. I may try the headsets on some other system. Maybe it will not be a total loss.
This GE wired optical mouse worked fine for a few months. It was much nicer than the old non-optical mouse it replaced, although it's your basic mouse. The motion was good, and the wheel and buttons worked fine for a while.However, after three or four months, almost every click started registering as a double click in Windows. I found that if I held the button down for half a second, I could usually, but not always, get it to single-click. But it was too inconvenient to have to think about every click. I replaced the GE mouse with aMicrosoft optical mouse, and everything is happy again.This mouse is priced cheaply, but it is also made cheaply. I rate it two stars instead of one because it worked so nicely for a while and was priced right.
I own three of these worthless machines. I bought one for light use at my office, and it worked fine so I bought 2 more for my home. The two I bought for home worked for 6 months and now you can't print any more. It just jams the paper and gives you "errors". Heed the other reviews and stay away from this product.
There are newer models for portable weather radios that fix some of the problems in the reviews listed here, including the WR113 that includes a charging dock, and the WR601 that has non-volatile memory and a dock, so you don't have to input your SAME codes after the battery runs out.
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 bought the AquaPac based largely on the glowing reviews I read from all over the Internet but I was very disappointed. I tried it first with a Canon G6 and it barely fit; when it was securely in place and the camera was turned on the bag almost prevented the lens from extending. I tried pictures indoors with a flash, which produced an image of a large, white blob, then without the flash, which produced out of focus images. My G6 never properly focused while in the bag, so I tried my Minolta Dimage X60, which fit very well but gave the same results. I tried the bag with the X60 in bright sunlight and out of about 6 pictures only one was acceptable, but even it had a bluish haze. The other photos had a more pronounced haze and not a single one was in focus -- and this was in bright sunlight! I'm not sure what I can do now beyond paying nearly $200 for a camera-specific waterproof case, but the AquaPac is definitely not the solution.
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.
Based upon its specifications and price, this product seems like a great deal. And if you just need to share hard drives over your network without any security or passwords, it seem to work very well.Here's why I'm returning mine.1. Although the device is advertised as supporting the EXT3 file format (which is more secure than EXT2), D-link's original firmware apparently had many, many problems with EXT3, so Dlink updated the firmware. Did they re-write the firmware to correct the bugs? No. They just removed all support for EXT3. Unfortunately, they didn't re-write the manual, so if you read the manual, you'll wonder where the EXT3 options went, and whether your unit is defective or not.If you don't know what EXT2 and EXT3 is, check out Wikipedia. Suffice it to say that EXT3 is better, more robust, and has better protection against data loss. Most NAS devices uses EXT3 by default. Although this device is advertised to support EXT3, it hasn't since a firmware update in early 2007.2. Dlink did exactly the same thing with the Disk Utilities, including a scandisk and defrag feature. Again, they're still in the documentation, but nowhere to be found on the device.3. Technical support is absolutely horrid. They've outsourced to somewhere that doesn't speak English, understand their products, or understand customer service. I called to inquire about the above issues. Two of the three times that I called, I couldn't even hear the representative because of what sounded like a very loud fan in the background. The third time, the representative had no knowledge of the product. In fact, when you go through the phone tree, there isn't even an option for this device, so you just have to select something else and pray that you reach the right area.I ultimately got my question answered by calling sales and asking to be transferred to a level 3 support technician - they're in the U.S.4. When accessing the network share on the DNS-323 from a Windows based machine, you must be logged in to your machine using the username that you entered on the DNS-323, because the "user name" field will be greyed out and cannot be changed when you attempt to access the files. This creates problems if you have different usernames on each computer because you must now set-up the system. Other NAS devices (Synology, Buffalo, Linksys) don't behave this way, instead letting you change the username and the password when you login. There is a workaround, involving mapping a network drive and selecting the option to login as a different user, but I have too many folders setup to map every single one to a network drive.5. The password length must be between 5 and 8 characters. Because you must set the username and password on your Windows machine to match exactly with the DNS-323 (see above), you now must make sure your password on your computer is also between 5 and 8 characters. Most other NAS devices don't have this limitation.6. Each time you set-up a user permission to access a directory, the system creates a new, different share name. For instance, suppose that I have a directory called "Test." I choose to allow a user named "John" to access "Test" with read-write permissions. The DNS-323 will create a share named "Test" which John can access. Suppose that I then allow a user named "Mike" to access "Test" with read-write access. The system will create a separate share named "Test-1" which Mike can access. Mike will not be able to access the share named "Test" and John cannot access "Test-1." With multiple users, this could be a serious nuisance. Other NAS devices (Synology, Buffalo, Linksys) don't behave this way, instead letting every user simply access "Test."8. The scheduled backup feature does not work properly. I set it up to backup all the files from an older Linksys NAS device. It got about half-way done and then stopped for no apparent reason. To make matters worse, when I attempted to delete the files that it did copy, it gave me an error claiming that the files were read only. Apparently, it set some kind of read only flag on all the files that it copied. I tried changing the flag, but it wouldn't let me do that either. Yet, I have read/write permissions for the folders and I can change the file names. I just can't delete them.
I'm using this with an old mac mini that is set up a a home theater box, so Windows users may have a better experience. Very frequently, almost every day, it loses its connection. I hit the connect button on the USB dongle and nothing happens. The only thing that works somewhat reliably is to remove the batteries. The fact that the battery door is flimsy plastic and doesn't close properly doesn't help things.
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 stand makes the laptop sit up MUCH too high. I've tried it in two locations and wish I could return it.Logitech Alto Notebook Stand w/Integrated KeyboardIt simply doesn't work for me. I have an HP laptop stand that works much better, but is very expensive and I'd not recommend it either.
After the Casio Exilim EX-Z120 came highly recommended by a friend and several of the reviewers on Amazon, I decided to sell my Sony WD7 and purchase this model. When I tried the camera out, I loved the look and feel of the controls as well as the menu system and the price was right, so it looked like I couldn't go wrong. Not quite.When I received my own camera in the mail from 17th street photo (An excellent vendor, btw. Highly recommended.), I noticed that the speed of the camera was very slow, especially as compared to my WD7. You'd snap the picture, the flash would go off and you'd wait at least 5 seconds for the viewscreen to come back up. This was alieviated a bit by autofocusing first or not using the flash at all, but when I brought the camera to a party, I lost the opportunity for several good pictures as a result of this problem. I also lost several good pictures due to the slowness of the flash recharge time. There's also major redeye, which I realize is common, though the flash is so slow, it confused the people I took pictures of, who moved before the second burst went off.Then of course there is the oft-mentioned battery indicator, which is useless. The USB cover feels like it could fall off at any moment and the port itself is so tight that you have to push and pull really, really hard to plug it in and pull it out. Also, the mode wheel on the side is in a bad spot and easy to mistakenly turn when holding the camera. Lastly, the 8.3 MB of internal memory is a joke. They might as well not include any at all and just shave a few bucks off the camera's price.So aside from the software, I would not recommend this camera at all. The only reason I give it 1 star is due to the cheap price of a 7 megapixel camera.
Bad build quality out of the box. First time I pulled the screen down, the roller mechanism fell off and it took me a long time to fix it. The damn thing is to big that shipping it back was more of a headache than fixing it myself. If you plan on leaving the screen down all the time, then yeah, this unit is worth the price. If you are planning on rolling up after every viewing, then forget it. Get a better quality one.
I bought this when it first came out and was extremely satisfied with it for the first six months. The last five months were terrible. My player would skip for no reason and I figured it was due to my cd's. These last two months (and I'm still under warranty) my player's antiskip does not work at all and it can not play past the first half of my cd. The really sad part is that I have only dropped it twice and that was during my first month of ownership, so my personal use was not the cause of the problems with this player.Here's the truly frustrating part. I registered my player with Panasonic and I misplaced my receipt. Because of this misplacement, I can not repair it under warranty, even though my player has it's birthdate stamped in it (november, 2000)! Goes to show you customer service for you.
Had a prompt delivery. But upon opening the unit I found one of the speakers loose and needed to be re-mounted. When turned on the sound was intermittent and low in volume. I had to repair that... Finally this "well" made item from China was playing the music from my MP3 with the expected quality of an $8 MP3 player.
It is sad because a week ago, I would have given this bag 4 stars. I have only used it for about three weeks, partially filling it will light snacks to take to work and carrying it from the car to the building and back. That is all the wear it took for one of the handles to tear--yes, that is right--TEAR. You can see the material beneath the "leather" now. The handles are rounded, but as I don't fill the bag with anything heavy, it hardly bothers my shoulder. The tear on the other hand is a deal breaker for me. Why pay more money for leather if it is just going to tear so easily anyway? I'm ordering a replacement bag today--but not a Targus one! Other than those issues, it is an attractive tote bag, but mine does not stand well on its little metal feet and constantly falls over. Maybe I just got a dud. Good luck!
The adapter doesn't work with any of the new Mac systems. Needed it connect the Garmin GPS, but Belkin doesn't update their drivers or tech support people. They are always busier than usual ... not true. They don't put out relible products.
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.
We bought an ipod video 30gb and the creative touch (40 gb) (recently). Also purchased the muvo and the toshiba gigabeat. The gigabeat died within a few days. The muvo is great for a flash player. But the ipod has some real problems.The creative is better than the ipod for us because of file sharing and file backups. The ipod will attach to ONE COMPUTER ONLY and it KNOWS if you try to get it to work with another. This caused us a lot of grief when we switched computers. Then the new computer we attached it to died and getting the music back off of the ipod was a real pain. If you are able to even get the files back off the ipod (it doesn't like to go that direction, apparently) it still will lose a lot of the tag info in the music library. (Wanna type all that in by hand?) Plus, since Apple's music file format is proprietary, we can't share files from the ipod to other players. (Does not play well with others! :-)The creative players do not have any of these problems. They will work on ANY new computer and accept imports of a variety of file formats. You can make as many backups of your music library on as many hard drives on as many computers as you like.Another difference is the sound quality and volume output. Creative players drive headphones with higher impedances and also have superior sound. Also, creative players have EQ settings that actually work! They sound very different, but the ipod EQ settings pretty much all sound the same. Furthermore, the creative players have custom EQ settings available if you don't like the presets that come with the player.The ipod is more attractive and a bit smaller than the creative, but such things don't concern me since I'm looking for the highest quality sound I can get. Unfortunately, few mp3 players on the market today are really audiophile quality, and the ones that are are only available in Korea. Apparently the US market is more concerned with "features" and "style".There are a few problems with the creative software. It has some bugs but is easy to use. The ipod's software is also easy to use. Both interfaces are easy to use, but the creative touch can sometimes be too sensitive. It does have a sensitivity setting that helps a bit with that.Both the ipod and creative would be much better if they had a line out instead of just the regular headphone jack. I would be happier also if the creative could handle lossless compression formats, too, but this is not a major concern.What player a person buys really depends on their priorities. I have no need to watch videos on a portable player (Although creative has a video player, too). I'm looking for non-proprietary file formats and good sound quality. I've seen a lot of my friends with ipods suffer the consequences of having the single computer attachment problem and proprietary file format issues. That can be a very serious problem. I understand there are third party software programs out there that may help some of these issues, but it still is a very suboptimal situation to have to deal with.
I thoguht this little camera was going to be great for the price but i was wrong. This camera can shoot a picture straight as you see it in the little view window because when i uploaded the picture the object i captured was to the right of the pic when i snapped a photo looking straight at it dead center of the view. so for the price you pay it's nothing but junk
This was my first DSLR camera so it was wonderful as it launched me in to a love of photography and launched my career as a photographer, however through learning my camera and pictures, I found the camera's white balance to be very poor. All of my tungsten shots were VERY yellow and the custom white balance does not give much help. Also, because Pentax's nicest camera that they make is the K5 (as of 2011) if you ever decide to go beyond that, you will be locked into Pentax lenses. I'd suggest starting with a Canon or Nikon which will give you a wider choice of lenses and cameras once you outgrow this one...which will happen quickly.
I use Microsoft keyboards for many years and I was always happy until this keyboard appeared. It feels great, it looks good but it's just not working. I've owned 2 keyboards in row. On my first "H" button breaks every 2 month and I have to use my screwdriver and clean the keyboards, all the insides are very cheap and unprotected. Anything inside keyboard can prevent a button from functioning.Then I've decided to buy one more keyboard. A month and a half later "Y" key is barely functioning. So if you have better things to do than unscrewing and cleaning your keyboard, choose anything else. I still have noname keyboards from 95 and all of them still function excellent.
This headset is worthless, you have to talk very loudly so that the person at the other end can hear you.
Do you want to spend 3 hours on the phone with India tech support restarting your computer, upgrading firmware levels, cycling your DSL modem and being fed useless platitudes?I did - and eventually decided to return this garbage and go with a different brand.I have a new IBM Centrino XP Pro laptop. When I connected to the router through wireline I could get an internet connection, but as soon as I enabled wireless on the router, my whole network was put out of action. Linksys insisted I must have a problem with the laptop, but it works fine when I connect to T-Mobile at Starbucks. Reading some of the other product reviews it is clear to me that Linksys has some serious problems with their wireless products.Shame, I bought my first Linksys product back in 1999, and I used to love the brand.
Built better than some, but disappointed. This blows air UP under laptop, not suck hot air OUT from under and away in back. Not as effective as some less expensive.
Initially, I was impressed with sound for such inexpensive speakers. But, after only a few months the subwoofer and front LED light both stopped working. They sound terrible without a subwoofer -- like fingernails scratching a chalkboard. Now I'll have to spend more money to get something reliable. Don't get suckered by this speakers, they are no more than a trinket.
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.
This product is fine if you are just using it to free up space on your surge protector or UPS that would otherwise be used by A/C adapters for cell phones, speakers, etc.However, this cord is only rated for 10 amps. Unfortunately that is not disclosed anywhere in the promotional materials. This means you can only use it for electrical loads of up to 10x125 volts = 1,250 watts. So if you were intending to use this with a Kill-A-Watt to measure, for example, how much electricity your refrigerator or microwave uses, well, don't do it because those appliances may draw more than 1250 watts and overheat the wire, possibly causing a fire.What is needed for use with the Kill-A-Watt is an extension cord that is rated for 15 amps or more. That will allow safe transmission of the electricity over the extension cord without overloading it.
This product is the most worthless piece of junk I have ever purchased in my life. Not only are there obvious physical problems (which I thought would not bother me), but there have been numerous - and I mean numerous - problems with the hard drive since I purchased it a mere seven and one half months ago.First of all, the plus side is that the player has an attractive appearance, the music is well-organized on the player, and music is quick to upload on the player. However, music can only be uploaded if Creative's software is installed on the computer. So if you think you can easily transfer music from a friend's computer onto this player (like with an I-Pod), think again. Oh, and there is no radio on this player.The physical problems are as follows: the player itself is way too big and bulky, it weighs a good deal, and its carrying case will not stay hooked onto your article of clothing. Also, with the addition of the carrying case, the player now has even more bulk. But I have found the carrying case is always necessary, because the player is too flimsy to withstand bumping, jostling, or dropping.Now to the more important problems. Approximately one month after I received the player, an error message started popping up every 7 or 8 songs, obscuring the scene. It did not affect the music too much, although it was a huge nuisance (still has not gone away). About three weeks after I started using the headphones, one of the pads fell off; thus, they are now useless as they will not remain in my ear. About four months after I purchased the player, I could only hear music out of one ear. Despite numerous emails to Creative's customer service (who are unsympathetic), the problem still remains unresolved. Now, I can only hear music in both ears if I have the jack in a certain position; otherwise I can only hear in one ear. Now, seven and a half months after my purchase, the player has stopped functioning completely. I tried cleaning it, rebooting it, and replacing the firmware, but there is a "Harddisk Problem," and I cannot play any music. Again, despite emails to Creative (whose solutions have been either to send it with a forty dollar repair fee not including various other costs or reinstall the firmware), nothing has been resolved.Now these may seem like isolated problems and you might think they will not happen to you. But I have always kept the player in the carrying case and I don't throw it around or anything, so I suspect these problems are not mine alone. Plus, why deal with the hassle of all these problems when you can find a player that is a much better value?I have spoken with multiple people, all of whom have I-Pods (surprise), and although I was initially against the idea of the I-Pod, now I fully recommend you buy it instead. I have yet to find someone who has experienced problems with their I-Pod, while mine is completely dead. Good luck!
The transmitter light when connected to the Transmitter adapter and then plugged into the power will not stay on. It fades out and then nothing is possible. I spent a lot of time trying to get them to work (going to Radio Shack) and finally returned them The replacement was EXACTLY the same problem. There will not be a third time! Bad Bad Bad.
The shipping was fast, but when I got the cable it was no more than 3 ft long. Seriously? Then when I screwed it in the picture was all blurry.
Although Belkin's Pre-N Router is Mac-compatible, this corresponding PC Card Adapter works only for Windows users. This fact is not apparent in Amazon's product description and is unclear even on Belkin's own web site. I purchased two cards and only then saw they do not work on Macs. When I called Belkin to suggest they should make this compatibility information easier to locate on their website, I was greeted with unbelievable arrogance and a total lack of interest. If you use a PC, these cards may be very good, but as far as I am concerned, after experiencing their horrible customer service attitude, that's the last Belkin purchase for me.
My Dell Inspiron 1505 keeps slipping from the stand. This is not designed for laptops with a round or angled edge, like the Dell.It's also a magnet for dust and particles. I am shocked that that I did not see it mentioned before.
Made for a small child; squeezes like a vice.Microphone quality is very good, but if you don't want it in front of your face all day then it's a pain, because it's difficult to position up out of the way.
Ok. So I bought this after breaking my old cable (from shoving it in too forcefully!) The price appealed to me so I figured why not. Looks identical to my old one, the only problem is it gave a "shadow" effect as someone previously mentioned that just WON'T GO AWAY. I guess you get what you pay for. I'm extremely disappointed.
There is nothing wrong with the performance of Maxtor drives but their durability is questionable. Of three Maxtor drives none made it off warranty without replacement. They were finally replaced with another brand and each of these drives has more hours on it than the total of the three Maxtor drives with no problems.
I bought this Tv on 3/7/07 for my sons 3rd birthday his whole room is done in the cars, now almost exactly one year to the date it has started turning off on its own, my son now doesn't want to sleep in his own room because he thinks someone is in there turning off his tv. He can't understand this is just a piece of junk tv. And after spending so much money on this room and tv and trips to Disney you would think they would stand behind there product.
I won't even delve into the entire PDA debacle, just my recent Tungsten E experience. I saved several dollars by buying a blemished model from a clearance outlet, but actually I would be having the same bad experience if I had bought it from the manufacturer. I really enjoyed my Tungsten E for the 94 days that I've owned it. Our service manager and I bought matching units to exchange/beam customer data between the two of us. As office manager I extensively used the calendar datebook and the alarm features--until last week. I had been doing various paperwork and had hardly taken it out of my bag all week only to power it up to nothing. I assumed it was my fault for not even looking at it for several days, but when I hooked into the charger I knew immediately that I had lost all my data as the generic Palm screen came up. So I re synced whatever customer information I had typed directly to desktop, made a half hearted attempt to recreate my calendar and tried to put the experience behind me. Only the experience is still in front of me. I used the PDA the following week, being sure to plug in as soon as warning screen came up, then barely 7 days later,PDA charged all night, used it maybe 30 minutes or less during the day, only to find a dead PDA that evening. Now it is obviously a battery issue--under the worst of circumstances the battery is advertised as holding material for at least a week, this didn't even hold the information for 5 hours. Next, 90 days is a weak warranty for any $200 product, but I may have eecked out a repair had I realized it was the hardware malfunction instead of user malfunction, but now 94 days after purchasing my PDA I am faced with an additional $125 (bringing the cost of a $199.00 PDA to $265 plus all shipping charges)to fix my new PDA. I resisted the urge to laugh when the Palm website screen suggested that it might not be worth it to repair my Tungsten and I might want to explore a new model. My last model cost me $50 a month for it short 3 month life, could they really believe I might want to purchase a more expensive product from a company that barely stands next to it's product, much less behind it? My brother has a HP that really seems to be a sharp and reliable model, compared to what Palm wants me to pay the additional cost of another brand seems more than worthwhile.
I received my item on time, however it was not very user friendly. Plus, I tried to return this item and the seller refused to respond to my request for return. I lost money on this item and ended up purchasing a garmin, which I am very happy with. The TomTom is difficult to navigate. I do not recommend this product...go with a garmin.
I ordered this directly from Amazon, so this review applies only to the item they sell. Other sellers may sell a different item.The adapter I received was NOT the one shown in the photo. It was in a Barska box, but the shape was different. It didn't even match the picture on the box! The "real" Barska adapter should have a T-shaped cross-section, with the crossbar on the T closest to the binoculars. Instead, the one I received had a H-shaped cross-section, like many other molded plastic adapters. The upright arm was also narrower than shown. Altogether, it was quite different. Also, the screw was too long--it bottomed out in the socket on my Barska binoculars (Yes, same brand as the adapter was supposed to be)--I wouldhave had to use some sort of washer to take up the additional length.I don't know what happened. It's possible that Barska changed the design but didn't change the box & photo, but it's also possible that there was some sort of misrepresentation involved, perhaps on the part of the vendor who sold the adapters to Amazon.
I got mine less than a month ago. I bought it because I read other reviews and I thought it would be the perfect complement for my SET610. First two weeks, great wonderful. Then something happened. From time to time my computer said "bluetooth device not found". I guess it overheated or something, because I unplugged it for about 15 minutes and plugged it back again, and it worked fine again. It was annoying. Now this weekend it suddenly stopped working at all. It was a major disappointment. I'm sending it back. I guess it's not a bad product. I was just unlucky, but I'll choose another one.Trend brand lost a customer.
Right out of the package the mouse seemed suspiciously cheap; from it's low grade plastic body to buttons that barely click. Even the manual is flawed with numerous spelling mistakes suggesting it was written by someone who barely speaks English. During use, the cursor skips across the screen with little control and when attempting to select an icon nothing happens. Shame on you Inland.
So, received this for my MacBook Pro 15" computer and well, it was too wide and too short (height)...it was the most awkward looking thing EVER! I actually just returned it today, but let me just tell you that it wasn't worth the $10 I spent on it. It wasn't too difficult to get on, but talk about static! Just picked up every type of fuzz and hair molecule you could think of! I did try to rinse it (worked) under cold water to try to start over again, but once I got it on, was when it was just...well, bad. I wouldn't recommend at all...maybe there's a better one out there-Who knows. I'm not sure if the one they sent me was even the 15 inch size...just didn't work and didn't fit...all around.
This visor does not fit well on my two vehicles. The spacing on the velcro loops needs to be about 1/2&quot; wider to both not obstruct the mirror, or get caught in the little bar that holds the car's visor and allows it to rotate up and down.
Bought this drive back in 2003 because of a great rebate deal and the preformance of my old WD hard drive. Three years later after a couple power outages(note pc is plugged into surge protector)drive failed(read\write errors and 80% of data losted) was able to recover and move most of data drive lost with a seperate software. wrote zeros to drive and reformatted,drive worked for two more weeks before completely failing, now it is totally useless. Overall a decent drive with a short life span. make sure you have at least a 3 year warranty if purchasing this drive.
I eagerly snapped up this ionic hair dryer about over a year ago because of it's retractable cord and folding capabilities. Even the price was attractive. It really did take up little room in my bathroom drawer and the retractable cord was a plus. I thought I had the perfect blow dryer because it did what it was supposed to do and quickly. Now for the bad news: the retractable cord became chewed up and frayed after daily use and it became apparent that the cord was ultimately going to fray completely in due time. Then, the folding handle, low and behold, broke in half one morning. (Of course, the warranty had long expired). This dryer is too fragile to consider using on a daily basis and I consider myself a careful person when it comes to handling small appliances such as hair dryers. When I've replaced hair dryers in the past, it was been because they've simply reached the end of their lifespans and burned out. I'd caution anyone to consider this before buying because these 2 features alone, while very appealing, can shorten an otherwise good hairdryer's lifespan. I've now purchased a T3 Tourmaline (a featherweight, quiet hairdryer with no retractable cord or folding handle) which seems to work just fine and appears to have a much longer lifespan.
I got these headphones for a trip to Europe. I figured, hey, what better way to sleep on a noisy plane than with noise-cancelling headphones?! I did some research and learned that the technology is great for droning noises (like and airplane engine), so I figured I'd be set. Sadly, these didn't perform very well. I couldn't tell the difference between them being off or turned on in terms of noise cancelling ability. While listening to music through them, it sounded distant and wasn't of the best quality. From now on, I'll just stick to my ear buds and ear plugs instead. I mean, I *could* purchase some $300 noise cancelling headphones, but for the odd flight, I don't think it's worth it.
I purchased it because it said it was white. I was trying to hide the cord against white walls. It is bone colored.
The overheating, shutdown thing just happened to me as well this week. From what I gather, it's a lost cause at this point.But even before that, there were problems . . .the amp wasn't especially strong, it wouldn't play some CD's, and forget about picture discs.I'm just glad mine lasted almost 3 years.
Plays adequately. Excellent sound reproduction (a feature it shares with many players.) The carousel however, consistently causes the discs inside to slide out of their position and to get caught above the rotating tray. This had resulted in catastrophic damage to many DVD's and makes the player useless as a CD changer. Additionally, to avoid damage I have had to load only 1 disc at a time and immediately remove it after viewing. Also, not quite as good at playing discs with light scratches. (the scratches it causes though are not light but very heavy usually).
I used these filters for a few months after I got them. After doing some research and taking a ton of pictures, I found that these filters really do not replace a set of nice (pricey) filters. These filters did not do a good job of improving the pictures in the way they were made to. I also had some serious issues with the threading on some of the filters. Either they would not screw into my lens or they would get stuck and not unscrew.I would not recommend buying these at all, it is really just a waste of your money. I haven't used them since I got them. Either get no filters or spend a little more and get a few much nicer filters.
Thought I was getting a great deal on this, but the sound is terribly distorted... sitting stationary 3 feet from the radio! In the car, don't even go there.
Got 3 tickets and each time the detector did not make a peep. But it goes off in every parking lot and many stop lights. Cobra support said the the first detector was defective and sent me a newer improved 9870 model and it does not work.
Pros: Cheap. Was on sale for $150 from CompUSACons:1) Journey over by the time it finds signal2) If it does find a signal, it sends you the most inconvenient way, tells you to turn where there are no turns.3) It's too heavy and constantly falls off the windshield.4) When it shows 3 out of 4 bars on the battery indicator = low battery and it's just about to die.5) No map update support at all. I seem to spend most of my time driving in the wilderness, offroading according to this unit. (The Crosstown Expresway in Tampa - built in the 70's doesn't exist)...6) Freezes up almost every time it's switched on.7) Useless menu8) Useless in cities due to poor reception9) Useless in the countryside when driving under treesOh, I have another Pro:For some reason this DID work going through the Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70 in Colorado... lol
Be sure you know exactly what you need before you buy when it comes to Linksys products. Just because it is "wireless" and conforms to the 801.11b standard, doesn't mean it's going to be compatible to other Linksys wireless products. If in doubt about a particular application, ask the Linksys helpline. It turns out this WAP will not communicate with my router. The lights on the front sure are pretty though!
Hello, I just got this unit installed today on my Pioneer AVIC-N1. Product does not display full song and title information. I don't even know how much time is left on each song....I mean its cool I don't have to burn CD's anymore, but as a lot of other people are saying, Pioneer can improve this product. Bottom line, if you just want something to have on a long road trip..this is it, as far as having the same functions you have on your ipod...its not there.
I recieved my Logitech Z-5500's yesterday, and as any sane person I was very happy to unpack the box and hook up the system to my computer. I currently own the Z-680's which are the older version of the Z-5500's and they are awesome, I just wanted the new shinny speakers and bigger subwoofer. So I'm setting the system up, I start to play a bass heavy song and the sub sounds PATHETIC. At first I thought,"huh, maybe I don't have the settings right..", unfortunatly that was not the case. I tried playing a song through my ipod with the exact same settings on my old system as on the new. My old one was going crazy with the bass, however with the new one I basically had to turn on the ipod bass booster EQ and turned up the bass level on the control pod to even make it so I could hear the bass. On the packaging of the box it says to not be placed by the Aircraft compass, but why? Well you see it will demagnitize your subwoofer seeing as subs use magnets to work. So if you have experienced this problem, that's probably why.. people not paying attention to the stickers on boxes that say FRAGILE, or DON'T PLACE NEAR AIRCRAFT COMPASS.In order to resolve this problem either contact Logitech directly and explain the problem or contact the store you ordered it from to ask for an exchange. I was able to do that and now I'm waiting for my new system yet again. It appears that only 1 in 500 experience this problem.But don't let this sway you from buying this system, it's trebble and surround sound is amazing. You can't go wrong with buying these speakers. And i'm sure the bass is just as amazing, I just haven't heard it. And that's why it gets 2 stars, for having to deal with this non-sense. It's not logitech's fault, rather UPS'
I purchased the WNR834B to set up a wifi hotspot at a local community organization. The router has been defective since day one: every 3-to-15 minutes it drops all wireless signals and resets itself. As a computer engineer by trade, I knew to try a variety of tricks, such as changing the router's location, avoiding any possible EMF interference, trying different channels, upgrading the firmware, etc. The router is simply defective.Even the best tech companies sometimes ship a defective product, so at first I wasn't too perturbed. I called Netgear, politely allowed the tech rep to walk through a number of basic troubleshooting steps to verify the router was indeed malfunctioning, and expected to be given an RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number to get the product exchanged.Unfortunately, no. Netgear's offshore tech group seems to have been given one and only one set of marching orders: avoid RMAs at all costs. Two months and three or four calls later, the defective router is still sitting on my desk beside me as I type this review. Netgear repeatedly "escalates" my case, has me re-run the same tests over and over at each step, and instructs me to run extended tests that most networking experts would agree have little chance of unearthing any useful data. My case has been escalated yet again, and I am now waiting for a technician to call me back sometime in the next few days -- Netgear can't estimate when. All to avoid an exchange of a $100 router.It goes without saying that I can't recommend anyone purchase this product. Tech support for most low-end commercial electronics and technology products is notoriously poor, but Netgear has remarkably managed to lower the bar. As I note from reading the online reviews of this and other Netgear products, mine is hardly an isolated horror story. As such, and until the corporation changes its ways, I must recommend you avoid all Netgear products.
DVD player is starting to go. Doesn't read discs many times. I have already had it repaired once under warranty when it froze up. I will think twice before buying any more LG brand electronics.
This product worked when I had to swap about a dozen files between my PC and Mac, but it choked when I loaded it up with about 500 MB of various formats--JPEG, TIF, Word, Excel, PDF, Quark--from my Mac and tried to open them on my PC. I rebooted my PC twice and re-attached the drive at least a half dozen times, but I could never actually view the files on the drive. Not sure if I just got a lemon or whether there's an issue going between the Mac and PC, but, to be honest, I don't really care. The product is supposed to be plug-and-play, but it's not. Guess that's what I get for believing that a component maker could make a consumer device.
I bought this controller used and am taking it back.The batteries have a tendency to fall out mid song since the cover doesn't hold the batteries down well especially if you are enjoying the wireless aspect and are running around.The buttons are more difficult to push and are spaced differently from the standard controller. The whammy bar is not as responsive and accurate and the tilt sensor is more difficult to activate.The guitar is also smaller than the standard controller.As a plus however, the wireless does work quite well and I never had any problems with it.Overall the guitar works O.K. as long as you don't want to "rock out" too much and risk knocking the batteries out. If you're looking for a cheaper second guitar for when your friends come over this guitar will suffice, but be prepared for your friends that play with a normal controller to blame this controller for their mistakes.
the reason for one star is not the telescope it self or any part of it .... i like it its an excellent choice for a bigennerbut the offer represented above is only the etx90 with the autostar controller(497) with out the Tripod(884)beware if you pay 499$ for this offer dont think you will get the whole set, no.even if you complain they will replace with the same orderbuy them separate , it would be betterpoor amazon
I tried C520 for a week around Houston and found the routing to be poor. Instead of keeping me on 59 Frwy for 17 miles straight, it was routing me off and on this freeway and around downtown unnecessarily. On one stretch it kept asking me to take the ramp to get on 59N while I was already on it. Maybe it thought the old (2+ years) construction detours were still there. I returned this (C City with 15% restock penalty) and got a Garmin Nuvi 350 which worked perfect on the same routes.Other features on C520 were superb - good user interface, clear large display with a lot of useful information, clear voice instructions. But it failed in its primary function to provide accurate navigation.
This antenna doesnt work any better than a regular set of old fashioned rabbitt ears. We purchased these for the HDTV in the lower level of our home and are very disappointed they didnt pick up the local HD stations as we expected. We will be returning them.
As with many others that have reviewed this camera it sucks batteries and doesn't take great pictures. To get decent images from this camera you must have the resolution and compression set at the highest quality memory robbing setting (41 images on a 64 MB card). Mine zapped a set of 2000 mAh NI-MH before even filling my 64 MB card. I got this camera used and called Gateway about having work done on the camera due to a focus problem and I was informed that they don't even work on out of warranty products. I ended up buying a Fuji FinePix 2650and it can take better pictures than the gateway, and the Fuji is only 2MP. In the Gateway's defense, it does have a lot of manual controls, which mean nothing to me. I recommend that anyone looking at digital cameras go for a brand that is well known for cameras, such as Kodak, Olympus. Also keep in mind that you get what you pay for.
Would have left the star rating empty if possible. Paid over $60.00 and it worked ok for 3 months. Then two weeks ago, one evening it just started shooting flames. Burnt and melted our heater plug (useless now), plus burnt our recliner some, too. Luckily, I smelled it before it got "out of control".I bought an $18.00 Belkin surge protector at the same time. No problems. Works perfectly.Very disappointed with the product. What if we were gone from home and it had burst into flames...?I have zero trust in Tripp Lite's products. It might be a product flaw but I wouldn't leave it plugged in if I were you.Tripp Lite gets a "F".
I got this product to connect my TV to my laptop, but when connected to my laptop as well as those of my friends, there is a double image, a smear to the right of the pictures, which makes things difficult to see, and isn't clear at all. Perhaps it's the fault of something other than the cord; if i find anything, i'll update my review.
it says it's an A/V dock for video ipods but it only would transmit audio to my tv. i'm really pissed about this product.what a waste! A/V cables that sell for 20$ are incredible. they sinply plug into the headphone jack of my 80 gig ipod and into the a/v inputs of my tv.
I read all the reviews on this keyboard, so I went to Best Buy to get a feel for the unit before buying it from Amazon. I just received it. Installation was a breeze. The construction is satisfactory. The keys have a good feel. The Space Bar is utterly annoying. I know many people have written about the Space Bar, but I couldn't believe that it could be so loud....and the one in Best Buy didn't seem so loud during that trial. I noticed that if you depress the space bar with your left thumb, that it isn't so loud. Also, the space bar requires much more push than the rest of the keys. This is being returned tomorrow.
I was able to set this up, but it's a huge hassle to use and as a result just doesn't get used. It now sits in a closet. Don't buy.
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.
The picture is deceptive; these are HUGE for earbuds! I found these to be uncomfortable on long flights and the base it way to strong. I am use to having to turn the base up on most earphone but had to actually turn it way down to get anything that approached normal. Even "flat" was way to base. Given the price, I'm not very happy with this purchase.
I purchased this for my daughter's room. She's been using it for 2.5 months and the CD player is ALREADY broken. And because I bought it in advance of her birthday, I'm past the window to return it. Do not buy this piece of crap CD player. Total rip-off.
I recently purchased a ZUNE (less than six weeks ago), plugged it in last night to charge and woke up this morning with a cracked LED screen. Because it was over the 30 day return policy, the store I purchased it at told me, "Sorry, SOL. Try Microsoft." Microsoft basically told me I was SOL. They admitted that "if there were a hairline crack in the screen, the battery basically heats up and causes the screen to crack completely." The support guys final reply, "Not Microsoft's fault, each unit is tested before shipping. It would be speculation to say that maybe the unit was purchased like that. Not our problem"So now I am stuck with a very expensive Zune that is useless.
Well, I purchased the order on November 7th. Both the car charger and the outlet charger worked fine. The car charger, unfortunately, is somewhat short, which makes using the Zen while charging awkward.On New Years Eve, my outlet charger died. It will no longer work. I e-mailed SF Planet about this, and they informed me that my thirty day warranty was up and that there was nothing they could do.Do NOT purchase this product unless you are in desperate need of a replacement, as I was at the time. As well, I would advise against purchasing from SF Planet because of this.
Followed the instructions (extremely small print-had to use a magnifying glass to read). All indications are that it has a full charge, but won't run the laptop for more than a few minutes.
I didn't order this. It came in a separate package, on a separate day, from a separate shipper, from a company that I have NO knowledge of. The cable is useless.
Everyone was saying that I was locked in the stone ages because I refused to lose my sony md and get an ipod.I finally purchased one and returned it within a week. It just isn't as versitile as my sony MD.The battery life is horrid, it doesn't even have a built in charger for the battery. Can't record live or from any source for that matter.Good thing that I stocked up on blank 1GB MDs because it doesn't look like I can find them anywhere anymore.Maybe when the ipod comes with a little more features (I can watch full length movies on my moto cell phone) and a better price (it is a money sink hole as someone else mentioned) maybe, just maybe I'll leave the flintstones and join the rest of the jetsons.
I bought this for use with an HP OfficeJet 6110, a multifunction scanner/printer, because it was the recommended device for putting the printer on the network. However, after installing it, I found it doesn't support scanning or faxing using the multifunction printers - completely useless for the type of printer they recommend it for. Since HP doesn't seem to be able to make peripherals compatible with their own printers, you might as well just buy a cheaper alternative to start with.
I am ok with vendor price and delivery. However I am very unhappy with actual products. The new charger was very cheap and flaky and the new battery did not charge on the purchased charger or on another known good charger. I did not bother to return either since I had already tossed the packaging assuming "what could go wrong!" Next time I will test the product before tossing the packaging!
I received my Canon Digital Rebel XT in 1/08. Despite some minor complaints with the design of the camera, I enjoyed it for just over 12 months until it seemed the battery was quickly fizzling out and then suddenly stopped powering on all together. I thought it was a poor battery so I ordered 2 more, which had no effect. Canon tech support was compltely useless and bascially told me that the only option was to send it in. There are not local shops to fix these cameras because they are so intricate and specialized. So I went ahead and spent the money to send it in, which isn't cheap when you add the insurance factor. Now I just found out that it will cost $228 to get the thing fixed. That's a lot of money for something I owned for such a short period of time! However, I feel it has to be paid because of the amount of money I already invested in it and how much more it would cost just to buy a new camera. To add to my frustrations they never indicated what was wrong with the camera. All I was told was how much it would cost to fix it. Just like another reviewer asked, is it wrong to think that such an expensive piece of equipment should last longer than 13-14 months? Needless to say I have lost my faith in Canon and don't plan on buying another one of their cameras. Now that I go back and look at these camera reviews again I am seeing that other people had the same problem as me...what a disappointment.FYI - Should this happen to you and you haven't sent your camera in yet, the written warranty is 12 months, but the Canon repair rep told us they will honor warranty repairs up to 14 months (they don't advertise that).
I needed just a little light to assist on some tight shots. I could have trained a monkey to sit on top of my camcorder with a lighter and it would have been brighter than this thing. Spend the extra money on something else. I heard the Sunpak was good.
Very plain and simple, this product isn't worth its weight in dirt. Absolutely worthless. Please do both of us a favor and stay away from this wireless transmitter.
I bought the headphones with lanyard for light use at work. I did not hang my ipod from the lanyard (so no extra weight pulling on the cords). It worked pretty well, although the movement of the wires against my clothing was fairly loud. Still worth the trade off, except the sound completely died in one of the earbuds after less than 2 months of use. Very disappointing.
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!
It seems when designing this set, Logitech totally neglected the keyboard in favor with the mouse. Do not get this combo, try to buy the LX7 mouse seperately. The LX7 mouse is fantastic, its lightweight, its got great response time and has never caused me any problems. However, the LX710 Keyboard is going to get replaced *very* soon. It is plagued with incredibly slow response times (if you type more than 30wpm, you'll notice it.) I am a gamer, and while playing, keys will severely lag or the keyboard will stop responding. This requires reconnecting the wireless receiver to the USB port to fix. Logitech has yet to respond to any concerns regarding the keyboard, and there have been a few on the forums.The only reason this combo received 2 stars is because of the mouse. It's great and has given me no problems, and If I could purchase them separately I definately would have.
Very disappointed in this unit purchased from Amazon, used once on my smoker for ribs, next in the oven for a prime rib roast. Oven temp set for 225 F. but the meat probe kept going off the scale with an HHH reading. Looks like the coating over the steel wire going into the probe burned off. Don't waste your money on this unit as it will not hold up.
I will never know how Amazing this device is because the CD would not even load. There is NO SUPPORT for this product on their website and the Support Phone Number provided in the box has a recording that says NO SUPPORT is provided at this number. You are then directed back to the website that doesn't even mention this product. 3 strikes, your out! Back in Box!!Even if it works out of the box you better hope you NEVER need support. Don't bother!
WARNING: I wrote this super-positive review, but then see the bottom for my warning..."This thing rules. It is so much smaller and lighter than the iPOD, and it still holds a ton of songs. The sound quality is AMAZING. I used to own an older Rio player and the sound is 10X better on the Nitrus. (Of course, you have to buy real headphones because the ones that come with it are junk.)I exercise with the unit all the time and have yet to have it skip. In fact, I've owned the unit for a month now and it has never locked up. File transfers are a breeze and since it supports USB 2.0 they are super-fast.What more do you need to know? I highly recommend this unit."ADDENDUM: literally the day after writing the review, the thing broke. What a piece of (...)!
I confirm the review from Elliot J. Feinberg MD who also gave it 1 star. This battery is NOT from Uniden (unlike the title says). I ordered 2 and I am returning them.
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.
I was very disappointed. I used with several items and got the readings I was looking for. Lots of potential. Then, I plugged in a small personal sized heater and the KAW outlet started melting. I have written to the manufacturer several times including pictures of the defective unit. ABSOLUTELY no response. I can not recommend this item.
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 could never get this drive to show up on my computer -I work some troubleshooting off their internet site with no results. I called their customer service support line three times. One time I was hold for 45 minutes and then it went past their customer hours. One call back came during my work hrs.I have wasted so much time I am returning to Amazon today and looking into Seagate.uggggg very disappointedo
I returned this product as it was not compatible with my Intel iMac (2.1GHz) running Mac OS 10.5.5 - the current OS. The tablet software would not install on my computer. The device itself will connect, but it has only VGA output - so the screen resolution is not great. Kind of defeats the whole 17 in monitor idea.
Ordered this for use with a PC but the plugin was wrong (meant for a standard phone jack).
The power switch works inconsistantly - after using for two months. Best chance of power staying on is to hold the swtich down while vacuuming. It blows so much air that you have to sneak up on dust bunnies or they fly away. It doesn't work well on tile floors, leaving dirt in the grout unless you repeatedly go over the floor. I replaced it with a Hoover S2220 that I'm very happy with.
First, it didn't work with my Seagate 400GB drive -- and although this sort of problem may be addressed in firmware updates, please be aware that without a functioning drive you can't update the firmware. Big chicken and the egg problem :(As mentioned in other reviews, Firefox doesn't work to configure the device. I want to add that in fact no browser other than Win IE works during the critical formatting step. Also no other browser works for setting up users and groups.So finally we come to windows networking. It's the "CIFS" protocol which is fully supported on Mac OS X. However (and a big however) I quickly found out that the filename length and valid filename characters was a problem. I tried to copy an iDVD project to the 323 and it failed half-way through because the CIFS file system/protocol couldn't handle some of the files/filenames in the iDVD project. I don't even have control over what iDVD names it's cache files so this makes it all pretty useless doesn't it? Even putting mp3's up on the server was problematic because OS X allows certain characters that CIFS doesn't. Sucked.And FYI, the iTunes server is pretty much junk. You need to manually use the admin ui to "refresh" the list of music, and it doesn't let you make your own playlists or anything -- you get some silly smart playlists as defined by some engineer at D-Link.
The Archos Multimedia Jukebox seems like a good idea, but its falls short of the promise. The tiny LCD screen isn't practical for watching video and only passable for viewing images. Sound gets distorted at average volume levels and it can't get loud enough to compete with subway noise. It does hold a lot of data and works as a hard drive as well, as an MP3 player, but the Apple iPod is far superer and worth the extra money.
Like others have said, these speakers are great for the money and great for inside use ONLY. I took mine to the beach and turned up the volume and the speakers blew. I bought mine from TJMaxx and it was great for my office, but now have to trash them...
Good charger but the included batteries are complete and utter garbage. They don't hold charge even when not used. Duracell and Energizer work great. I got this charger August 5, 2006.
The keyboard I received does not match description nor does it match the picture. key pattern is different, shape is different, mounting holes are different.
Initially I purchased the D-Link DWL-G120 because it has an exceptionally nice design. Sleek, compact, slick. Afterall, I thought, all these 802.11 wireless adapters are pretty much the same internally, right? Wrong.I spent over three hours trying to get the DWL-G120 to work on my Dell 4600C system with Windows XP Professional. Despite the fact that the adapter was reporting a wireless signal in the 30-40% strength range, and the 95-100% quality range, I still couldn't get a stable internet connection with it. Pinging Yahoo.com always resulted in 50-100% packet loss.My other equipment with built-in 802.11g works just fine on my network, so I knew something was wrong with the D-Link product. To test my theory, I purchased the NetGear WG121 for roughly the same price as the D-Link box, and my Dell was on the web in less than 30 minutes. I rest my case. Caveat emptor.
This two-way radio is far from having a 15-mile range. Apparently all these radios does not have the range that they claim. There are many reviews on different brands telling this.
These are just the worst head phones I've ever purchased. They do not stay in your ears when you go for a run, nor do they stay in when you wear them sitting at your computer. I bought these off of Amazon when they were $35.00 dollars, and its no wonder they've come down so much in price....they're just a terrible product.
I am going to keep this short because I do not want to waste any more time on anything relating to DLINK, So I am only going to discuss why you should not buy this router or any DLINK product.About a year ago I purchased this D-Link DIR-655 router when I upgraded to a MB that supports Gigabyte. Within a short period of time, I had an issue with internet connectivity. I rebooted the router and all was well....until the next time I had an issue with internet connectivity. I did some poking around and found that it was a DNS server issue. I subsequently disabled DLINK's advanced DNS service and all was well....until the next time I had an issue with internet connectivity. At that point I switched to a third party DNS (google). All was well....until the next time I had an issue with internet connectivity. So I upgraded the device firmware and all was well....until the next time I had an issue with internet connectivity.So I went back to my old DLINK DIR-624 and all was well, and all continued to be well. And continued to be well and continued to be well. So I figured maybe my DIR 655 that I ordered from Amazon had something jostled loose in shipping. So I went to a local store and bought another DIR 655, and all was well....until the next time I had an issue with internet connectivity.So I called their tech support, which is overseas and on a terrible VOIP connection. The level one technician is an information collector. When he got to his 10th question: "who is your internet service provider?", I cut him off and told him that was irrelevant. He argued with me about this fact. I told him I would like to speak to his supervisor. He argued with me about that as well. I had to repeat: "I have asked to speak with your supervisor, please connect me with your supervisor" more than five times before I was placed back on hold.The individual that I was transferred to was not helpful either. He avoided my questions while trying to get additional information from me. Then he just threw out a series of absurd solutions, like Level 1 techs (only this was no longer the Level 1 tech) do when they are reading from their troubleshooting notebook. "It's your modem... It's your ISP...It's your settings..."He was finally silent when I informed him that the problem vanished when I substituted my old DIR-624. This Level 3 technician provided nothing of value what-so-ever. His glorious idea was for me to call back next time the problem occurred. I informed him there would be no next time. As soon as I get a replacement router, this DLINK will be going into the garbage.I have loyally used DLINK products for over a decade. I am a computer enthusiast who has built dozens of computers and configured a multitude of systems. I am telling you without any hesitation that DLINK now produces absolute crap and apparently has no clue where they went wrong or how to fix it.DO NOT BUY ANY DLINK PRODUCT. I do not know what to recommend to you at this point. All I do know, is that anyone who gave this product a 5-star rating, reviewed the item within the first couple of weeks before the problem started, or uses their computer infrequently and therefor has not noticed the connectivity issue (it is intermittent and eventually resolves itself).DO NOT BUY THIS ROUTER.
I bought this at the end of May so that I could use one set up with both my desktop (running XP) and my laptop (running Vista). Connection was easy. Everything was recognized on the first try. I had absolutely no problems with the desktop connection. It was the laptop that proved to be a problem.On the laptop I was going from a 15in display to the display on a 20in monitor. The resolution on the laptop was 1440x900. On the monitor is was 1280x1024. After a bit of tweaking, I finally got the laptop connection to display on the monitor under the correct resolution. This worked for a couple of weeks with no problem. After that couple of weeks, anytime I switched from the laptop to the desktop and stayed on the desktop from longer than 10mins, the laptop connection "lost" the correct resolution setting. I reset them, but again when I switched to the desktop, they were once again lost.After going back and forth for a while, and setting and resetting, I found that if I made sure the laptop was the first to start up, the settings would hold. That worked for a while. I even tried connecting the monitor directly to the laptop to make sure the settings were correct and then connected the KVM. Again that held for a while.Eventually it became so frustrating and time consuming, I removed the monitor connection all together. Sometimes the only resolution I could get on the monitor through the laptop connection was 800x600! What's the point of a 20in monitor if the best resolution I could get is 800x600?Anyway, after a couple of months of sharing nothing but the keyboard and mouse, even that began to fail. Either one or the other failed to be recognized by the desktop upon switching over from the laptop. I often had to unplug and replug the USB connection to get them to work.I had the same issues using two different laptops. At beginning of October, I disconnected it completely.
Worthless... very mixed results, basically has not wroked at all and this is in a suburban small town with one signal around.
I MADE A PHONE CALL AND IT SHOWED UP AS A THREE WAY CALL ON MY PHONE BILL!!! I HAVE PROOF !!! Be very careful when using this product... you have to dial their number and then the number your calling and a three way call showed up on my Cell phone bill worth $52... I was calling Bolivia, South America !!!
This product was to replace our older software sharing product, but alas it has some SERIOUS flaws. There seems to be no way to allow IRC file transfers to pass, the hardware firewall blocks even the good traffic which you WANT to pass. Despite repeated appeals for help from MIRC, from D-Link, and from other sources, it looks like it may have to be returned. Too bad, cause I like the look, the increase in performance over the software sharing, and in the easy configuration.
This skin is supposedly custom fit to the optio w30. But it isnt. I had to cut it to fit right, and the indentations for the controls are still not quite in the right place. Frustrating because bythe time I pay shipping to get it and then again to return it, the cost is increased quite a bit, which is why I decided to cut it and be frustrated with it rather than return it.
Got the package on time. Replaced both tri-color and black remanufactured ink cartridge at the same time. After only one week of normal usage, it asked you to replace the black ink cartridge. Never buy again.
I have not burned one successful DVD using these blanks. I have even tried to slow the burn rate down to 1X with no luck. I know it is not my computer or software. I have successfully burned 5 out of 5 Verbatim dual layer discs (8X speed) trying to record the exact same information. I have never had this problem with any other media I have used. The error message I receive from my DVD player after what appears to be a sucessful burn is a "dirty disc" message. When I put it back in the computer, it can not be read at all.
I guess the title says it, but it's impossible when you buy online.Anyway, I got these headphones 6 months ago for working out, mainly cause they are waterproof. I really like the behind the ear design. But these don't fit at all. Not sure if my ears are too big or too small, but the only time they work is if I'm sitting perfectly still. You can forget about working out and running is out of the question. Even when they don't fall out, they fill like they are.The sounds quality is OK, but the bass is really lacking.I'm sticking with the Philips SHS3200. They usually stop working every 4 - 6 months, but they only cost $10.
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.
This was said to be a rubber mouse pad but the one I got was a light peace of foam, it slides all around and I don't use it. Keep looking if you want a good mouse pad.
I got these just to back up some of my stuff. Ha, what a laugh. After a couple months these things basically corrupted themselves in as little as a week, sometimes 3 or 4 days. At first I thought it was only the 4 out of 5 discs!!! Wrote some stuff on the other, came back a week later to retrieve it.........Gone. This happened on my Dell, Alienware and the HP at work. Take my advice stay away from these, or anything else that Memorex makes. Or you might just be taking yourself to the Hospital from the fits of rage that you'll acquire from using their products.
I purchased this TV in 2008 from Aaron's it has the Ambilight which I love to death but on the negative side the picture stopped working sometime this year!! I am not sure how long these TV's are suppose to last but I think with the amount of money I paid for it I should receive more than 3 years of service. I took it to the shop for the second time and it should run me about $300 to get it fixed...I am stuck between a rock and a hard place because it is Christmas and I have to decide on whether or not to get my TV fixed or get another one!! My first plasma TV died on me too early...Buy if you want to I just pray you don't have the same problems I had...Happy Buying!!
I ordered two Lens Pens to keep in the different bags, and I avoided buying the generic ones for the quality of the Nikon brand.. The disappointment was the black residue the cleaning tip left on my hand (picture added), which lead me to avoid using it on my lenses.
I had a lot of trouble upgrading from XP Home that came bundled with my FRV37 to XP Professional. I had to do a fresh installation of XP Pro that formatted my machine. This also resulted in loosing all of the preloaded software. I just ordered for a set of Recovery DVD's from sony for $35. I fail to understand why Sony wants to save on recovery CDs...Customers beware!!! Do not try updrading the machine to XP Professional. Sony does not support it.
using a 200w a side @ 4ohm 50% output power amp. Pop goes both the tweeters after 3 uses. Get what you pay for, more junk.
* The picture shows a sleeved, rounded cable. Mine came with a ribbon cable, which was short but just long enough to do the job. This seems much more delicate, though, for installation next to roughly-hewn heatsink fins and case surfaces.* The picture shows an unbranded unit with two small LEDs. THe model I recieved has the manufacturer's name on the front bezel and two fairly large yellow LEDs. I understand that models may vary over time, but I think some people might select this unit specifically for the goal of a clean, unbranded look on their PC.
i would not recommend this product for anyone. it is (despite being aluminum) heavy, and the front flips down when you pick it up. have gotten pinched by that quite a few times. after about three weeks of use the socket, that the cord plugs into, fell apart.
It may be fine for short range photos. But when you go to telephoto with good lens, these filters blur the image. If you do not have good lens like Zeiss, you may not notice. But if you have good lens, you will see some blur quite similar to image quite a bit of out of focus. It is my fault to try expensive lens with cheap filters. HD2 may be a misleading information since manufacturer brand itself these attributes, it should have some kind of regulator agency like ISO or FDA or other to test photo products and state if it is real HD2, or if it is OK for telephoto.
I was in the market for an MP3 player. Not knowing much about the capabilities of what was on the market I went to Amazon to find something that would fulfill my needs. Finding many (most) were so similar in touted features I settled on the iRiver product because I have purchased iRiver products in the past and found them to be outstanding. My disappointment on recieving this product which on install arrogantly advised me that I must UPGRADE my OS to XP. A change of my OS from 2K to XP would not be an upgrade in my opinion. Regardless, the idea that iRiver should require me to change my OS to install their software is so arrogant as to beyond belief. I called the company to question this and was advised that was their position. I will never again buy any iRiver product.
I likewise purchased this surge protector from Best Buy - at a ridiculously overpriced price - only because I was in a pinch and needed something THAT day (you know how it is). I purchased it 1/1/2010, and yesterday (3/20/2010) it blew out. We didn't have any surges in the house as I was sitting in the room when it happened and my APC UPS on the computers in the same room didn't bleep one bit.It was heavily used - 7 of the 8 outlets were had something plugged into them, but no more than 4 were usually ever in use at the same time. Our usual load was something like a 50" Plasma TV, Receiver, Charger for remote, 1 game console at any given time.When it blew, everything flipped off of course, and it started emitting a high pitched noise, that won't stop even after trying to reset it. When I went to check on it, I smelled a faint burnt wiring/plastic smell, and when I went to pick it up, the bottom of it was nearly hot enough to burn me on touch. Today I went to dismantle everything and sure enough, it looks like there is a place on the bottom where the plastic is almost melted (smooth and distorted compared to the rest of the textured plastic). Considering this was sitting on my carpet, it makes me really worried about what could have happened.I would definitely NOT recommend this product from Monster. Like most of their products, I think they are overpriced and no better than what anyone else is putting out. Best Buy makes a killing on their products, don't be fooled by their rhetoric about quality.
i bought this not to long ago, and now it seems to be turing off on its own, first time i bought a &#34;nitro&#34; not sure if ill get one in the future
Never again will I have an inkjet printer of any kind.The price for this wisp of ink is atrocious. Guess that's why they almost give away the printer. There's a hook in that bait.We bought a Brother network laser printer (probably my best ever computer related buy) and now do &#34;must have&#34; color jobs at the drugstore.
Seemed like a good deal until I noticed that the HDMI input didn't work. It's been in the shop now for a week. I'm hoping it just get replaced or I get store credit at Circuit City. Buyer beware, you get what you pay for.
I bought 2 of these players as gifts. At the same time I also bought 2 Creative Zen Stones as gifts (for our extended families overseas).I loaded both a Sansa and a Zen in the last few days with MP3 files using Windows Media Player.It took less than 5 minutes (not including the transfer time) to do it on the Zen (which worked right out of the box).The Sansa took 3-4 hours last night. It started well as the player recognized it and started a playlist sync. Stopped after first file. From then on it became a challenge. I tried drop and drag (did not work). Finally downloaded the firmware update from Sandisk (this was also not easy and had to do it several times). Then it synced.Why did I buy this? Low price and FM capability. I WISH I HAD PAID $9 MORE TO GET TWICE THE STORAGE AND NO HASSLES WITH THE CREATIVE ZEN STONE (MUCH SMALLER AND RECHARGEABLE). Well hindsight is 2020 but I hope this review helps you in making a right choice.Sandisk you are no Apple (I also own a new shuffle) and unfortunately not even a Creative.UPDATE: Since the review I also loaded the other Sansa and Zen. I lucked out with the Sansa this time because the update software made me chenge the USB setting to MSC mode (in the settings menu). With the Sansa sync-ed to Windows Media Player without any trouble.I would add 2 more stars to the rating based on this update. My view still remains that unless you are looking for FM go for the Zen Stone (for $9 you get 512MB more; it is SMALL (slightly bigger than iPOD shuffle) and rechargeable (save on some batteries and associated costs).
the product is great but the shipping time is horrible. took way longer than the delivery estimate. so if u have the time order it
The problem with these speakers is the glue used to adhere the speakers to the plastic housing. The glue becomes brittle and loses it's adherence. My speakers fell apart because of this.So, I unscrewed the housing and stuffed a folded paper napkin between the inside back of the speaker housing and the metal back of the speaker, to cause the speaker to push forward against the housing. Then I screwed it back together and it was fine. For the price I don't mind doing this and I like the sound and portability and would actually recommend these speakers. I like these speakers and their sound quality but I can't seem to edit my one star rating.
The package says "works with most mobile phones." I wish they listed which ones it works for because the jack on this headset is too small for my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. And given that it's packaged inside of tough plastic that you have to cut apart to get into it, I've lost any chance of returning it. I know I could probably get an adapter for the jack, but given the poor reviews of the sound quality by others, I think it goes to Goodwill.
Difficult to say what happened. It was a phenomenon. I took pictures of my child learning to swim at 1 year of age and then as he approached his 2 year birthday it died. Pentax was no help, a repair costs 70% of the cost of a new camera. What to do?The camera worked like a dream for the first 12 months. Perfectly. I mean like a dream. Excellent quality, water proof. Durable. Good battery life, you name it. Then it up and died. Hmmm.....
I received the package a month after ordering it and had absolutely no way to contact the seller. I did finally get there email and then they told me they had not record of the sale. Finally much later I received it and it looked very nice. I pulled it out of the package and threw it my car to give it a test run. As I had just said it looked very nice all blue and glowy but as far as quality goes this is complete garbage. Move the head phone jack and it scratches and shorts ALREADY! Go over a bump in your car or make a turn and the whole thing freaks out and scratches.Overall its a nice looking cheap piece of crap. If you get a nice one that is wired well then you are lucky, because this one is garbage.
I have had this router for many months and use it heavily.I keep the firmware up to date (current = 1.0.32.2)Overall I am very disappointed.The primary reason is that a few times a week, I lose my connection to various chat service. Specifically AOL and Yahoo. My wife has the same problem, in fact we lose the connection at the same time. Skype and all other internet connectivity is fine, it seem to be just AOL and Yahoo as best I can tell. The only way to correct the problem is to reboot the router. This one issue has me looking for a different VPN router.Other disappointments:* Linksys customer service is horrible, and this is being kind.* The physical quality of the device is poor. The antenna are very lose. At first I thought it was a manufacturing issue, but it seems all are this way.Positives:* The feature set is impressive and easy to use.* Setting up a VPN was easy. In my case I was connection to another Linksys device, so I would expect that.Conclusion:I have been a loyal Linksys buyer for years, as a rule I think the quality of Linksys has gone downhill over the last few years. This is not the only Linksys item I have had problems with and although the prices are tempting, in the long run, I seem to waste a lot of time. Time to explore on of the competitors.The fact that I am planning to replace the WRV200 with a competitors router after a few months tells you that I would avoid buying it.
I've tried getting this unit to program on the Mac (V 10.4.9) and haven't any luck. After talking with tech support multiple times, and trying every version from 5 to 7.3, I still get nothing. I've even tried two different units. Arghhh!Mac users expect things to "just work". This is definitely not such a product.
Got this item today. After hours with DLINK tech support they told me it was a defective item and to send it back for a replacement. When I went to get an RMA number they told me I have to pay return shipping.I sent it to Amazon for a refund with no charge for shipping.DLINK stinks.
Despite the many reviews stating the poor quality of the product I thought I'd give it a go based on the few reviews in its favor. I should have listened...and you should too. The converter is worthless, but if you're wanting to spend a bit more just for the adaptors go for it, but I'd look elsewhere. After merely turning on the electrical device the converted popped, smoked and was no longer effective...or rather, was NEVER affective.
This is not really a review of this particular Tungsten. I had purchased TWO Tungsten Cs that both went down with bad screens. I was set to buy this less expensive model when I noticed some reviews indicated that the Tungsten &quot;E&quot; also had the same problem. I love the OS, but I sincerely hope that in the future they leave the manufacturing to Handspring, which is now part of Palm. All I can say is that I hope this merger results in real synergy, and does not result in Handspring PDAs which have the same abysmal quality control record as PDAs made by Palm. When I save up enough money, I may get a TREO 600.
I have to resent the radio often and the off button doesn't work half the time. I would not buy this product again.
I have been through three of these. It works for a few months then displays &quot;Upgrader&quot; on the display and will not restart. India tech support is useless.
I brought this cable to use with my desktop PC and external harddisk, after about 3 months it failedThe cable connection appeared loose - I'm not sure if this is specific to this cable or a design issues with eSata, but i'd expect the connector to lock into place. On several occasions this caused my PC to fail to boot due to the cable becoming loose. The transfer speed was good (when working)
I love my Rio Nitrus.. or so I did. I got it for X-mas. It was definatly my favroite gift, it was awesome. Holds hundreads of songs, the volume is loud, and it's pretty simple. But 3 months into having it and it's like the MP3 player from hell. I can't get it to work. It's constantly freezing, and I have to keep calling for help. Right now I'm probably going to return it, I wouldn't EVER buy it again.
I have had to take this player back twice. The power button broke and fell inside the machine, and the screen display is off center or discolored sometimes when I turn the machine on.
I could not get it to recognize my tv or dvd player though both are mainstream brands. Sharp and Samsung . It would recognize them partly and would turn off the device when in the auto search mode but would not turn it on again or recognize it for any functions. Quite useless in my opinion,
I have purchased two of these keyboards. I had to replace the first one because I spilled something on it and after that it would type incorrect letters for the keys struck. Totally my fault, but I've had keyboards in the past that survived such accidents. The second keyboard, the "x" key has stopped working. &lt;-- I just spent a couple of minutes looking on this page for an "x" to cut and paste. So, in terms of dependability, I'd say this keyboard ranks two stars (below average). I gave it a one though because given its cost it should be more dependable than less expensive options.
Buyer's beware. Olympus support is horrible. If you ever lose or damage your software Olympus will not help you get it. I lost my CD when I moved and you can't download the software anywhere (you can't even buy it from Olympus). Now I have a completely worthless digital recorder. I'LL NEVER BUY OLYMPUS AGAIN.
If all you want to do is take a picture of yourself or your car etc. to put up on a webpage, this will work.but you wont get especially sharp pictures. The resolution is 640x480, but its a fairly fuzzy 640x480. If you can cough up more money, you probably should. Remember youll never have to pay for developing your pictures :)
I bought this primarily to use for running. The sound quality was nothing to brag about with the headphones provided. However when I used my old headphones I was very impressed with the sound. The FM reception is a joke but it's good enough to use in a gym that broadcasts the TV audio through FM. My big problem is that the unit will shut down or reboot itself in the middle of a workout. At first I thought maybe the battery was low or loose but replacing it didn't help. Customer service was useless so this unit is going back. It's a shame because the unit has all the features I want for a good price.
I got this up-and-running in no time, however, it runs at an abominable pace. I calculated a transfer rate of 46k/sec, which is WORSE than a 56k modem for crying out loud.This is a good idea for a product and a lousy way to manifest it.
If all you want is a printer, this unit is OK, but don't buy an HP2840 if you expect network friendly scanning functionality. The scan function is heavily dependent on software running on a PC. After owning this unit for a while, I finally gave it away and bought a Lexmark X422, which is an example of true network scanning (can scan *directly* to email and FTP (unlike the HP) and has java based scan-to-browser that doesn't require any installed software). Unfortunately the Lexmark is not color, but at least it's an example of how it can be done. Moral: know what you want and what to look for when it comes to scanning in a network multiuser environment.
I ordered this product because of the load bar, I guess it was my fault because in the description there is no mention of a load bar, but the images shows one. Don't believe it.
I recieved the camera when the store said it would arrive. It was packaged well so nothing was broken upon arrival. I opened the camera, read the manual and played with the features for maybe 5 minutes. I used the camera a week later. The camera was on for less then 15 minutes, while I was taking pictures of an event. Before the event was over, the camera turned off. I could not turn the camera on again. I thought maybe it was the batteries, but changing them did not help; the camera still does not work. Now I have to send the camera in to be fixed or try to talk the company into refunding the money for the camera. I am not pleased with the turn of events regarding my purchase.
I've used cable concealers of all types to help hide away hdmi and power cords, speaker cables, power cables, ethernet cables. Of all the different types I've used, including the very good Belkin hideaway cord concealer, this one is by far the worst. It's pretty cumbersome to install, the sticky tape comes off fairly easily, and it doesn't sit very cleanly on the wall. Plus, the whole thing is only 4 feet long, which really doesn't help when you're trying to hide away a cord from ceiling to floor. People also mention that you can only put in 1 cable cord on each side, for a max of two cable or power cords, and this is definitely true, as well as a huge limitation for home theater use.
got it on xmas day, the unit froze on the 2nd day, and repeated again within just a few days at which point it doesn't turn on anymore. I returned it within 2 weeks and bought an ipod nano, never had any problems since!
Easy to set up, destroyed 2 new SATA drives the first time I used it. Returned for credit...Dont buy!
DLINK really really has questionable business practices.(Note: the stuff below only happens if you upgrade to Firmware 1.30+. Older firmware does not have this problem, so a newly installed router may not.)I disconnected all my stuff when I went on vacation. Coming back, the router had lost all its settings (which is not OK). So, I reset it and also upgraded its firmware.After rebooting, my browser would only show me a web page on DLINKs website to sign up for a free 1 month trial of SecureSpot, their parental control software. They just need my email ;-)No matter what addresses I typed in my browser, I always end up here (in techy terms, because the router was hijacking the DNS - the bit of software that translates an address like cnn_ddott_kom to the actual numeric addresses that the internet uses behind the scenes).I didn't want to sign up for anything, so I looked around frantically for an "opt out", "turn off" link. No such thing. Nor could I find how to turn it off in the browser's admin page. Manually specifying the DNS IPs in the router's setup did not help. Not agreeing to the terms of use in the web page would not. And, of course, I couldn't Google the answer, because I always got the same page. They do have a FAQ page detailing all the benefits of their SecureSpot, but nothing about turning it off.Finally, I clicked on the Cancel button, rather than the Next, in the Web registration wizard and I was free again. And no, in context, it was by no way obvious Cancel was gonna solve my problem. The whole thing was pretty much designed so that the obvious way out was to sign up.DLINK will have a VERY hard time winning my business back on this one. I find it unbelievably sleazy & arrogant to hijack your customers' internet connection in this manner to sell them extra software.[Dec 09] And, you know what, I am less and less convinced about its technical merits as well. I am often getting little hiccups when connecting to it, esp. with my iPhone, like it was sleeping and just waking up. Things like the DNS lookups taking abnormally long at first and then behaving normallly. And sometimes it reboots itself as well.[Apr 11] In the process of looking for a replacement - nothing by D-link, obviously. Often hangs in site lookups, has to be fixed by unplugging. So 1990.
Shipped fAst but this charger doesNot work as described it will not charge tried in teo different vehicles disappointed
I can not believe it is from SONY. With the full chage, it only took about 19 pictures in my Canon 560 camera before it showed change battery and the camera shut itself off.
Yes I like the features, the looks, everything, but I can't give a good review due to a major material problem- breathing on the unit will cause scratching. Apple should recall these units and put on a scratch resistant coating. My Quick start guide said nothing about putting on gloves and a mask to transfer to a protective case. I did not use my Ipod till it was in a hard case, yet I have scratches. The black is sleek but if you put it in a clear skin you lose the look, put it in a hard case and it's no longer thinner than the 4th generation.
First, I have good equipment, know how to use it, and have successfully burned several hundred audio and data discs with about a 1% failure rate. This was my first experience with Verbatim. I found about a 75% failure rate at all burner speeds. The discs in this pack all seemed to be off balance and vibrated excessively. Most locked up my machine so bad that I had to power down to get the disc out, losing the burn list as well. I wasted hours with this junk. On switching to any other brand everything worked fine again.
I got this router and am just plain disappointed. Replaced TWICE!! Ready to give up on it. The sharing of the USB port Wi-Fi is spotty at best. Portable HDD didn't work, printer seldom.I DO NOT RECOMMEND! I like D-Link but so disappointed.Mike
Zune is a case study in Groupthink. Share a song with someone IF they are within 30 feet (despite wifi can't share with friends across town our around the globe), for 3 days or three plays which ever comes first, after navigating though a time-consuming menu of permissions? Half the songs from the Marketplace are blocked for sharing. Zune's Wi-Fi is crippled so that it doesn't connect to your PC or to the Internet. Zune is bigger and heavier and more difficult to use. Why anyone would buy this is a mystery to me.
This telescope is my more like a toy. It's large but also very light and unstable. We tried for several hours to use it with bad to medium results. Mostly bad. The software is also old. This telescope would be fine for a child of five to maybe eight years old, but not for a serious user or someone who wanted to study the night sky. I guess considering the price, you get what you paid for, but I honestly believe, that due to it's construction it should have not been priced more than half what it's advertised for.
I was disappointed from before ordering this product.. Its a much needed product for me but the one that was on the D70s was smaller, much cheaper, and no extra modules on the camera was needed. I could even use my pda's infrared to activate it. I could keep the remote in my pocket and quickly use it anytime it was needed. The D700 I have to plug in the module and use a much larger remote and there are a bunch of other switches on it that I'll most likely never use. Also, if I want to use my SB600 speedlight I need the extra mount or dangle it over the side. Not good considering the D700 is considered high-end consumer camera versus the low end D70s
The sound quality drops off when running or even walking.It dropped off so badly that very often it would stop all together (crashes).The FM reception also needs improvement.
This card will not operate under any version of Windows Server, and per 3Com is not supposed to work under Windows XP (though one is working on my XP box). Outdated garbage. Should be tossed out, not sold to unsuspecting buyers.
I purchased this to use with the new smoker I just aquired. I have an older single probe model from RediCheck and figured it has worked for several years, so this should be just as good. Well, the saying "they don't make them like that anymore" couldn't have been more on point. The first thing I noticed is that the sending unit's on/off switch is under the battery cover. I understand why, to somewhat weather proof the unit, however it is a real pain to remove the rear bracket, open the case, turn on the unit, then reverse the procedure to get set up. A simple rubber covered momentary push button on the side of the unit would have been perfect, with the transmit button there also, instead of under the cover like the on/off switch.Upon first actual use, I noticed that the 100' range is total BS. I was lucky if I got 25 feet away before it stopped updating the temps. That was with both units outside, if I brought the receiver inside, at about 20 feet, it didn't update at all. With those restrictions, I had to constantly stop what I was doing to check on the temps. Other than that, the units worked adequately.The second time I went to use the units, I plugged in both sensors and the food sensor was reading 160deg, right out of the box. I tried swapping it around to the smoker spot and it read the same. The temp would go up if I held the probe in my hand, but it was way out of range. I am returning this unit and will be looking very hard at reviews of other units. If anyone has a recommendation, please respond to this review. Thanks.
While others have found these discs to be of good quality, my prints have been very faint. Almost impossible to see at the best setting. Not sure what the problem is.
I tried using this product to clean the DVD drive on my Zenith Surround-Sound system, and it wouldn't run at all. It was a complete waste of money.
the most ridiculous thing happened on this camera:the picture you took is only viewable on this camera....really regreted I bought it.......
I am very happy with my previous Sandisk purchases (flash cards and reader). But, NOT this ONE! I tried it under XP Home and XP Professional. In either case, only one USB port detected the flash drive and tried to install the driver. However, the installation can not be done completely and WINDOWS posted warning message such as &quot; ....may not work properly&quot;....I tried the Sandisk online FAQ logs and found some &quot;fix&quot; on the registry. But, the registry described in the fix can not be found. Only something with similar VID(Vendor ID?) exists on my PCs. They may have changed the driver or something. How can my two recently-bought P4 machines not working at the same time?I am returning this junk. I have another 64MB USB 2.0 flash drive from Vixxxn works great though.
I got this as a gift a couple years ago for my 5 yr anniversary at work. I tried it a time or two back then, then put it back in the box. I pulled it out tonight to try it with my kids, and the focus gear stripped. This has about an hour of use on it total, and has been stored indoors, it its original packaging. When i tried to focus it, I felt a grinding, and as it extended I can see the teeth on the track are stripped off. Now it won't move at all.I didn't pay a cent for it, and I'm still annoyed!
Yeah, I know. Hard to expect much quality for $30 but these binoculars are so cheaply made and the optics are so mediocre that it is hard to justify a reputed seller like Amazon selling this junk. Unless you think that 30 bucks is all the money you would want to spend on a pair of binoculars for the rest of your life, I would strongly advise against buying this product. Check the couch for some loose change, ask your family/spouse for some extra allowance or wait a few weeks to collect another $30 or $40 and get something decent like the Nikon 7X35 action or even better, the 6X30 Leupold Yosemite.By the way, there are many variations of this model with Bushnell, Nikon tags but it is essentially the same cheap 8X25 Chinese binocular, so beware.
I bought one of these for my s-10 digital camera, and proceeded to wear it around, somewhat extensively, after 6 or 7 months of owning it though, the stitching along the zipper came totally out, rendering it somewhat useless. I replaced it with a somewhat less fashionable, but more durable Samsonite camera bag.Also the zippered opening of this bag is prone to slightly scratch or mar plastic, or antireflective coatings such as those on camera LCDs.
I purchased this item because it was represented as a 2-pack with storage cases. What I received was two separate cards individually packaged, with no storage cases. I could have purchased the cards for less from another seller with no cases.
I switch around my set up alot I got this switcher because it was a 4 way in put and I have 4 things to input. Problems kept comming up and It did work however the picture was blurry on the edges. I had to position it when it did work so the video signals would go through.Finally after trying to plug in a new cable it just stopped outputting video and nothing I could do would fix it.It's complete garbage and now I have no idea what switcher I need.
A heads up... I purchased one of these, it had a loose wire inside it that wrapped around the paper roller while trying to print the first page. It was dead - so I returned it for another new in-the-box one. It wouldn't load the USB drivers, after two hours 5 reboots and reinstalles , etc. with HP support I gave up. Before I shipped it back I tried to install it on another computer and it wouldn't install there either, so I strongly suspect it was another DOA with a hardware problem.I have other HP printer products that have been fine, this one didn't work x 2.
I have an R717 camera. I bought the dock too. Each one comes with a battery and the batteries look identical. HP labels both as an R07 battery but the L1812A has squared edges running logitudinally and this feature makes it very difficult to remove from the camera. The other battery is the L1812B and is identical in every way except its edges are rounded and that makes enough difference to allow it to easily slide out of the camera. I bought a "clone" battery (not HP) and its edges are rounded too. Maybe HP could explain the difference. Just thought you would like to know.
While the Intel Chipset states it supports Direct3D, it does not; or at least it doesn't fully support it. I had one 3D manipulation program and two games I was buying this laptop for, and it CAN'T run any of them. All 3 state: 'No Supported Direct3D devices detected on this system'.If you aren't planning to use it for 3D items, then it will probably work.Here's to one highly disatisfied customer who has to return it with as it doesn't do the job I need it to.
Works like advertised. Worked for a few months then I noticed it kept dropping the signal and internet use. I noticed that it over heats then stops working. I pointed a fan to it and it seems to work. The worst router yet. Security features is the only thing I like from it.
This web cam makes annoying chirpy sound when in use, my wife hates it. Thats not all the drivers provided for this don't work for reinstall, I gave up after I accidentally installed chinese version of the software and then I couldn't install the English version of it (it did install, but never worked). I'm using it only as a web cam now, the rest of the features I've trashed.
Something bizarre is happening with this camera, and I'm wondering if anyone else has the same issue. When I take pictures using the viewfinder, the pictures come out crooked. I've experimented with hundreds of pictures. When I square images in the viewfinder, the pictures always seem as if they dip a little to the left. When I deliberately offset images in the viewfinder to compensate for the dip, the images are corrected. So, when using the viewfinder, I have to always shoot images cockeyed in order to capture them correctly.When I use the screen to frame images, I get slightly better results. However, I have to use the gridline feature, and I have to match the gridlines with something straight (such as a distant building or the horizon). Using this method, it takes me much longer to snap a picture.I thought I was just imagining things until I asked a few friends to try the camera. They definitely confirmed that something weird was going on. They claim that the viewfinder has a kind of fishbowl effect, which makes it hard to frame images.Overall, I find the camera easy to use. As a point-and-click camera, the image quality is excellent. However, until I can figure out how to shoot a straight image, I have to give this camera a low rating.
this product is user unfriendly as there is no detailed manual available with it. Also the product keeps turning off intermittently even when the battery is fully charged.
When your order arrives, it doesn't include an explanation of their return policy. Instead, it directs you to their site for the information. I assumed I would have the normal 30 day window, however, on day 20 when I finally got around to checking their site, I saw I'd only had 14 days. They seem to set it up so you end up stuck with a part you don't need. Won't order anything from here again.
After using these heaphones lightly for about 6 months, the support arm broke. The noise cancelling does not work all that great either, but I am skeptical that any manufacturer and actually reduce noise all that well (Maybe Bose?). Also, another annoying quality is the volume control/noise cancelling on/off button sits in a horrible place. The only place to put it is in your shirt pocket. Otherwise, the 5 pound brick just hangs from the phones. Buy something else and preferably not from Philips if this product is indicative of their craftsmanship.
I used this power cord for about a month or two before I started noticing that my laptop was acting funny and it was slowly not charging, also turning off randomly and making funny noises.I took it into Geek Squad and they immedietely thought it was my power cord.They measured the amount of power coming out of the power cord and it was so much power that it FRIED my whole motherboard on my laptop and now my laptop is NO GOOD.It's broken and it has not been able to be turned on since then.They said they were suprised I could even turn it on at all with how much power was going through it.It would have been nice to know that Dell does not authorize third party power cords or else I wouldn't be in this situation.Do not buy this cord.
I burn a lot of CD's and in the last two years I have had nothing but trouble with the Sony CD-R as well as the CD-R Music. I've exchanged two of the spindles I got thinking I had a bad batch but again, every third disc or less will not burn and needs to go in the trash. They are inexpensive but when you buy 50 and can only use 30 and 20 go in the trash. It's frustrating.
I read the reviews saying that the Rio Nitrus goes belly up after a couple weeks and thought, &quot;that's okay, it won't happen to me.&quot; Well guess what, it did stop working on me. As of this writing, Rio has sent me 3 refurbished replacements, none of which has worked for more than a day. I am now caught in a viscious cycle of waiting for UPS to drop one off, finding out its another piece of sht, and sending it back.What really gets my goat is that the functioning player was great, and had a nice navigation and display and all the other stuff I wanted in an mp3 player. $170 later, though, I have nothing to show for it. Find another mp3 player! I command you!
I used this razor on my legs. the replacement guards and blades are too much money. I'll probably be looking into the NONO hair remover by seporia.
The slide viewer was smaller than what I expected. In fact, the way it was packaged with other items, I initially thought this viewer was not in the box.
Bottom line: it didn't work the way it was supposed to so we're returning itWe bought this router for our two computers. One is a new laptop running Vista and the other is a 7 year old desktop with Windows 2000. Our two requirements of a router were 1) it should work with both Vista and 2000 and 2) it should have a USB port so that we can connect the printer. You can't share a printer between 2000 and Vista, so we've always just had the printer hooked up to the desktop. Everytime you want to print from the laptop, you have to carry it across the house to the printer. Sometimes, with the old router, the laptop was able to see and access the shared drives on the desktop and we could move and print things that way, but that only worked some of the time. We wanted to find a better solution.My husband and I are both software engineers. If two software engineers can't get this working with our system, then it's not going to work with what we have. We spent probably 12 hours, total, trying to get the router's USB port to work with no luck.First, I tried to set the router up using the wire connection to the old desktop. I spent 4 hours on that and I couldn't connect to the internet. I tried setting the router up with the laptop and it connected easily and hooked me up to the internet in under 15 minutes. When I then moved the wire to the desktop and used the laptop wirelessly, the internet connection was just fine. So if you are trying to use this router with two different operating systems, set it up using the computer that has the newest OS and you'll hopefully be successful.Once I had the internet working on both computers, I installed the software, SharePort Network USB, from the disk provided with the router. Neither computer could see the printer in the USB port. To rule out that it was a printer issue, I plugged a thumb drive into the USB port and neither computer could see that either. I downloaded the newest version of SharePort, tried it on both computers, no luck. Tried many combinations of rebooting the router, the modem, each computer, etc. No luck. I installed new firmware versions, one by one, on the router and kept trying. No dice. Read many online forums. Still no luck. Tried beta firmware versions which were supposed to fix the problem. The computers never could see the USB port.Our old router works with both Windows 2000 and Vista. We were really just hoping to have the luxury of not having to physically move the laptop to the big, heavy printer every time we wanted to print a document. However, SharePort on this new router worked 0% of the time. We're going to go back to our old router because some of the time is better than never.
I have bought or used at least three keyboards of this model. They all have different feel/characteristics, as if all made by different manufacturers. The first one was great: quick, quiet and very smooth. The second one was terrible, several keys are really sticky--they don't bounce back right away, and the Space bar is the worst of them all. Sometimes, I had to press it a couple of times not knowing which hit will show up. Then I had to Backspace out the extras. It was living hell. Then the last one is OK. Not quite as good as the first one but not as sticky as the second. I only used it for a couple of weeks now, so can't say for sure.It is still the only ergo keyboard that works with Mac (with build-in volume and play buttons) so I have little choice. However, if you do, keep my warnings in mind.
The ipod crashed, and then it also infected my computer with some type of virus or conflictual software. Then my computer crashed so I had to restore it entirely (with hp unable to ship me a restoration cd for my media center for over a month) and reload all the software additions and updates that I had installed on it for over a year. Overall, looks like a great device, but for me was just a terrible experience. I ended up returning it and getting a refund. Amazon customer service is the one perfect thing in online buying...
Took mine to China and had similar results, worked for about an hour, then started smelling something burning.Pulled it out hot AND smoking. May work OK for elsewhere, but not for China!
Just finished a review and "Reviewed" it. Could not change anything in the "Review". Did NOT want my name used. You provided no notice that it would be used nor any way to delete it! Thus, you have my last Amazon sales Review... ever!
This scanner and software is fine if you only use XP, but I bought this 2 years ago, about the time Vista was coming out so I thought HP would make it compatible with Vista. No such luck, HP wrote the software for XP and then dumped support. They half attempted to write a driver for Vista but it is slow and you can't use HP software, so now I have to stay with XP. This will probably be my last HP purchase.
I bought mine in November, 2003. It was okay. Anyway, in March, 2004 it died, dead, totally unrevivable. Unfortunately, it comes only with a 90-day warranty, so to repair it would cost $125 plus s/h. I might as well buy a new PDA for that money. So... consider buying an extended warranty if you really have to have one of these things.
This product does not work and does not make organizing your grocery list anything but frustrating. However it did give our family a lot of comic relief - instead of an expensive new-techno kitchen gadget for our mom for Christmas, I would classify this as a family game. We hear our mom clearly stating "bread" and the item confirms "noodles". No one could contain their laughter - "ketchup...confirm salad dressing". The cost, frustration and disappointment eventually over-rode the humor.
Went bad (recording with heavy static and clicking noises) within warranty period. Sent in for repair. Waited 3-4 weeks, got unit back from Olympus still having the original problem!! What does Olympus say? "Just send it back in again..." They offer no better support than that. They said I have to send it in 3 times before they'll send me a new one. I wish someone else made recorders with these features, but competition is limited.
I just got the keyboard this morning to replace my aging 10 years old MS Natural Keyboard. At the glace everything seem perfect for me. The lay out of the keys seem to fit my typing and I like the features that come with the keyboard. However after only few minutes I notice that the space bar is kind of stiff.Determine not to give up so easy, I continue using it for another couple hours (hoping that the space bar key may get softer or I may just get use to it). However after about 2 hours later I gave up. The spacebar is really too stiff!!. I started to feel the pain on my wrist/thumb. So despite all other stuff that I like about this keyboard, this one will definitely going back to the store tomorrow morning. I'm not sure this is just the defective one but given that several people report the same thing I will rather take my chance on different model/brand at this point.
CRASH CRASH CRASH CRASH CRASH .. STUTTER .. BLINK CRASHCause most likely traced &quot;after three weeks of investigation!)- to SIS 648 chipset. This is KNOWN to cause problems. Why didn't someone tell me? New motherboard now needed.You have been warned!Did I mention CRASH?
My car is 3 years old. when I plug my iPhone to the adapter and plug the audio cable to my iPhone to car I can't hear the audio good. there is a static noise on the audio. if I unplug the adapter audio gets better right away. Look likes the adapter has no stabilizer. There is a fuse but there is it. Adapter works to its purpose. It does recharge the iPhone.
Over heated and shut off within the first five minutes of use. Returned to Amazon. Would in no way recommend
I bought this VCR more than a year and a half ago,I thought it was a good buy,but now I can't even watch or record anything on it because the picture quality is poor & the picture keeps bouncing.Buyer beware!
I bought recently Rip Flash Plus MP3player/recorder from Amazon.Unfortunately I had to return that.The voice recording quality was awfull ! During recording in silence there was &quot;tut,tut,tur,tur, sound or something like that. Completly USELESS !When I bought another Rip Flash Plus also from Amazon but few month ago it was excellent !!I notice that this recent series (I bought three, and I had to return all of them !) differ from one which I previously bought by white cover on USB port. (My &quot;old&quot; one has black).Maybe it is from different manufacterer ??However, on all of them (old an new) there is written &quot;made in Korea&quot;.
Purchased this for my wife for Christmas. She had a very old JVC boom box and loved it but it has started to fail after 10 years or more.First set this up and compared it to the very old JVC. High notes are exaggerated and no real treble control. Bass is exaggerated but at least you can turn it down. But the midrange is almost missing, unacceptable. We were considering living with it since very few true boom boxes are available now. Then we compared the radio reception of the new unit to her old JVC which no longer has an antenna. The new Boom box needed the antenna fiddled with for every FM station and still did not pick up many. Her old JVC with no antenna picked up all the local stations with no issues. Also the this unit uses a twist latch for the CD cover, which is inconvenient compared to the old system that just latched shut and had a mechanical push button that opened the CD compartment.We did not try it with an iPod since that was not why we bought it. I have to admit that it is becoming impossible to find a good sounding boom box since the iPod's have taken over the world.No surprise but we returned the unit. Very disappointed.
The earbuds look and sound nice... but the weld from the earbud to the section with the company name broke.
After spending an hour on the phone with my Compaq tech support, I wasn't able to get my laptop to view on my Sony 52" flat screen TV. Reason: cable is junk. Doesn't work on the TV or on my desktop monitor.Knowing that the set up should be a no brainer, I didn't keep my original box or the receipt. And of course, the Amazon merchant that sold it to me won't take it back BECAUSE of that. BEFORE YOU BUY THIS you might want to read the merchant's return policy. It stinks. Buy from another merchant and don't use this Belkin. They should have taken this back with no questions asked.
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.
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.
Unfortunattely this product doesn't work. Completley new bur probably was dry. And I cannot exchange because I live in Brazil and the shiiping to return it would cost more thean new one. So Iwasn't lucky at this time!
Interesting product, but DataPlay went out of business on 10/15. There doens't seem any future for this product. I wouldn't buy it.see storyhttp://news.com.com/2100-1040-962131.html?tag=fd_top_2
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.
I purchased this to listen to my iPod in my car and it has not worked. I have tried inserting it different ways, holding it in the cassette player, and fiddling with my iPod, to no avail. This seems a common problem.
This is a PRO duo memory stick even though it's not listed as such, and it does not fit in my camera. I was specifically looking for a non-PRO duo because I didn't want to have to buy an adapter. If I wanted to go with the PRO duo-adapter setup, I would certainly have bought one with more memory than 16 MB.
In the camera, the low battery light comes on right away even when freshly charged
This is a very good MP3 player, when it works.Two downsides, one is major1)In my first day of use the unit would not turn on. I returned it to CompUSA the next day. I have only had the unit for 5 months and again the same thing happened. The unit is dead and will not turn on. I will call the company and see if they will replace it for me. Their English is really bad too.2) not so easy to scroll through playlists. To avoid the hassle of scrolling through a folder with 100 songs I needed to break up that folder in to 2 or 3 folders to make it more manageable. The scroll wheel on the Ipod takes care of that.The problem with many reviews is that people don't let time pass and see how the something works over time. That is the most important. The Inoi has failed me twice in less than 6 months.
The camera is too heavy and so is not so portable. More importantly however is the fact that the swivel screen feature that I was looking out for is not what I got. The range of motion is too limited for the purpose I had in mind.
I returned to strap, because I found a better one.I returned to strap, because I found a better one.
Received this DRC8335 model as a substitute replacement for my previous RCA DRC8320N DVD Recorder/VCR combo that was JUNK. (My fault for not reading reviews FIRST or I would have never purchased RCA in the beginning!) Now I'm just as disappointed & frustrated with this DRC8335! Cannot playback a finalized DVD on ANY player in my house -- not even on this recorder that created the DVD! I recorded from my TV/satellite signal and finalized the DVD. Also did a quick copy from VHS tape to a DVD and finalized. ALL of these finalized DVDs just sit in the players and spin and spin and spin. They never play!!!! Users manual is very poorly written and contains only instructions on something a 3rd grader could do. Give me instructions on the complicated stuff!! TWO back-to-back BAD experiences with RCA -- will never buy RCA again!!
Almost useless since there was a short. The wire needs to be laid in the right position so that both channels work and there is no static. Forget about using it on your person, e.g. in your pocket while walking. I would say order several at this price, but shipping for Amazon Affiliates is per-item and could get expensive.I have a few different types of these connectors - one at work, one at my mom's house, one in the car. They all work flawlessly, so the problem is not in my phone.Spend the extra money and get a name-brand adapter.
I purchased this to use the eSata interface on my external drives from Seagate. When I started to notice some issues with my MacBook Pro with respect to accessing the drive and file permissions, there was a small note at the bottom of the Sonnet web site stating that there were driver issues with OS X and that the next release should remedy them.A couple months later, the site was updated to state that there is a known incompatibility with a certain Oxford Semiconductor chipset used by Seagate and Western Digital. It is odd that this card has issues with the #1 and #2 makers of drives.I am not saying it's Sonnet's fault, but you will be SOL if you're using those FreeAgent Pro or MyBook drives.
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..
I had the worst customer service experience with Adgtron. I asked why it took two days for my item to ship and got a sarcastic response from their customer service department not once but twice. Instead of apologizing for not shipping sooner, they made excuses and quoted Amazon's shipping policy. The policy say 2 business days after shipping, not you have two days to ship. The response was as if the product was free or they were doing me a favor. DO NOT use Adgton.
I'm giving this keyboard one star because ultimately a keyboard primarily needs to have keys that are comfortable for me to use and don't impede my input. I found the keys on this keyboard to be way too "spongey", meaning that the keys press down quite a ways then don't spring right back up... It was akin to walking through quicksand, if that makes sense... I found myself having to press the keys harder, and that would then slow down the next key press. Strongly suggest you try this one out in the store!
I don't see why this item is getting good reviews. It's crashed three times, losing everything. Now the battery won't completely charge. I never could get it connected to the computer. Makes me wonder about Palm.
Sony invented walkman. So this expensive walkman ought to be great, right? Wrong. The people who have written negative reviews got it right. Whoever thought it had great sound, well, I might suggest ...I thought that perhaps the negative reviews were just a couple of people who, for whatever reason, don't like the Sony brand. Such biased criticism, unfortunately, is quite common. So I ignored their negative advice and bought it. After all, over the years I have been happy with my various Walkman products. Further I wanted something that would play a compressed format that had considerably higher quality than I can get with MP3s. After trying Atrac3plus at high bit rates on my PC, I decided that this was a good solution for my jaded ears.I produced five Atrac CD's of classical music and slipped the first one into the Walkman. To save power, the player's motor only kicks in whenever it needs to refill a buffer. It then shuts the motor off. The motor noise, however, is as loud as the music at the maximum safe dB level! Very annoying. The problem doesn't go away when playing CDs either, but since the motor is almost always on, you can hear it all the time and must "tune your brain" in order to ignor the noise.I thought it might just be that the motor needed "breaking in." No such luck. It has just gotten worse over the last two months. I then called Sony. After several somewhat inane "non-starters," they admitted they had a problem with a lot of these units, and to send it, along with the original sales slip, to Sony for repair or referbishment at their option. Unfortunately, even though I had registered the product with their web site, this did not seem to be enough to get Sony to act. They wanted the original sales slip, which, of course, I have not been able to find.A second problem that Sony needs to resolve is the boot time. It takes about 30 seconds for the player to decide if the disk is a CD, and MP3, or an Atrac and load its album/track database. You wait and wait before the music can begin. Then your patients is rewarded with even more motor scrapings and screechings.At this price, I can buy a very good universal DVD player. So why did Sony allow this noisy thing to come onto the marketplace? I don't know. I'm just thankful I didn't make more Atrac CDs before I tested it out. At least now I only have to find a good solution and reproduce five disks at this point. The replacement, however, will not be Sony.If anyone doesn't mind the noise, I've got one for sale. Cheap.
I was so pleased with this recorder the first week I had it till it started to freeze when shutting it off. It was user friendly and quality of picture and sound was great. I could live with the freezing when shutting it off but it started freezing when converting a tape to a DVD and at the end making the DVD useless after spending the hours converting it. It just got worse and worse so I was wasting time and money on the blank DVDs. White glove customer service is a joke. I've been calling for weeks and they claim an overload of calls to call back and when I did finally get a real person they couldn't help. Unfortunately my last alternative was to send it back for a refund to Amazon. I'm now afraid to exchange or purchase another GoVideo product due to this bad experience with them.However, I will say I never once had a problem with Amazon. They are great as far as prices and exchanges and customer service.
the wifi ready only takes specific samsung usb adapter, 70$!if you direct wire i am sure it is fine...but factor in 70$ or buy one that has wifi built in...not "wifi capable"...i returned this item because it was not clearly marked, lost 8$ shipping! so beware!
I purchased this for my laptop. It worked great at first. There were blue and red lights that would brighten up when it was awake. Not anymore. The blue light completely stopped working. It used to be plug and play. Not anymore. Basically it is useless. It just doesn't work. It was used probably 30 times at the most. Complete junk. I like the smallness and shape of it though. Time to try a different brand.
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.
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 received this laptop as a graduation gift. I would have never chosen it on my own. First of all, it it too heavy and awkward to carry around. Secondly, even at its highest the volume is not very loud. The quality of the speakers leaves a lot to be desired - They have a very "tinney" sound - Definately not for multimedia use. Worst of all is the jumping cursor. It is impossible to type without the cursor jumping randomly around the page and inserting words within words. Disabling the touchpad helps - but then what is the sense of having a touchpad? About all this piece of junk is good for is playing solitaire.
My old 42" 1080p LCD died within 6 months (see my review of that) and luckily I had purchased a replacement plan. I went into the store and got a full credit. Unfortunately I had only found that 1080p displays have INCREASED in price and not decreased! That's a first!The Sharp Aquos easily looked the worst out of the three I checked out. At the time the Sony 46" Bravia was four hundred dollars more than the Samsung, so I said forget it! People say you pay more just for the "Sony" logo on the TV. I don't agree. I do think you get more than the competition.I went with this display and hooked it up. I put in a movie and was shocked to see what I found. Certain scenes would go black and some pixelated "shadow" or images would still be on the screen. Kind of like "leftovers" of the previous image. It looked so horrible. I just couldn't believe how bad it was. It's hard to describe this really.The only way to fix this problem was by using "Game Mode" to speed up the display. Nice! Not quite, because this setting does NOT allow you to use the preset settings for the TV (such as Normal, Movie)! It ONLY allows you to use "Custom" settings.I configured this TV to my liking and used Digital Video Essentials for calibration. I have experience with calibrating my TVs just perfectly. I've found that the DNIe setting on this TV just makes everything look worse! It's almost as if it just cranks up the sharpness setting to max.I connected up my Oppo Digital Upscaling DVD player and played dozens of movies with this DVD player and a Toshiba HD-DVD player. Certain parts of movies have extremely annoying greenish speckles or tint. This is mostly displayed in very dark scenes. It's so easy to spot this and there is absolutely no setting to fix this. Perhaps a special service menu can fix this. I shouldn't have to do that!I also tried several new cables and various DVD players. I also tested a DVD player through the Component Inputs and was shocked at how terrible the picture was. It was as if input was bad or something. Sure, 1080p can make lower quality video look bad, but not THAT bad. This was unacceptable picture quality for such a high priced TV!I was also watching "ICE AGE". On the white ice you can see very faint lines in the image. This occurs in very bright scenes throughtout movies. It's almost not noticable in dark scenes though or from more than 5 feet away. This alone though is so bad that it's enough to make me want to return it.Again, i've wasted hours upon hours to try to see what caused the greenish tint. Even standard television stations sometimes have this. It mostly appears in shadows and especially on the left hand side of the screen.Now today while watching "The Green Mile" I saw ghosting! Yes, even with "Game Mode" on! I couldn't believe it!The TV is well designed and nice to look at. Other than the green tint to parts of the movie and the white lines, HD-DVD picture quality is incredible! I was really impressed with the picture quality. Sames goes for very well made standard DVDs such as "The Green Mile".I think the remote is good. It's well laid out and i've had no problems with it. The menu system is a bit slow though.I had high expectations for this. I did hours and hours of research and could find no bad things about this display at all! Perhaps I just got a bad one, who knows. I went back to the store and we are doing an exchange for the Sony 46" Bravia 1080p display. Hopefully I will have better luck with that!It hurts to give this nice thing a 2/5 score. It honestly would be unfair to give it a higher score for such great HD-DVD picture quality with all of it's problems. There's just so many of them. For the price you pay for this television it needs to be perfect! Some could say no TV is perfect, but that's not true!Now I think I know why the Sony Bravia is a few hundred dollars more! I should have trusted my gut when in the store instead of saving a little money.12-14-2006 UPDATE:I'm still using this TV. I went to do an exchange 14 days after purchasing this. It was that bad. I have to wait until the 21st for my new Television. It's nice that people love this TV and you got a good one. I wish I did. I don't know if mine is just defective or what.I now have absolutely TERRIBLE ghosting. It's so bad it makes my head hurt. There is no way this could have a 8ms refresh rate! I watch maybe a dozen movies a week and it's just so bad. At some points It was making me so mad that I just wanted to turn off the movie! I do have "Game Mode" on and have tried every setting. I've experienced this with The Green Mile, Mad Max: Beyong Thunderdome, Art School Confidential and half a dozen other movies. I've tried several DVD players as well. Strangely this doesn't occur quite as much with Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies. The faint white lines are also annoying as well. You can see them from a mile away.12-21-2006 UPDATE:I finally had them come pick up my TV and replace it with a Sony. The Sony KDL-46XB2 has been out of stock at my local store for over a month, but I finally received it. I love the Sony and it's great so far. Nearly everything is good in my book, but i've only used it for a day. I'm going to evaluate it for 2 weeks or more and then post a review of it. The only problem is that some units have a "cloud" defect, so it might be a risk. Luckily mine is ok. I could have "gotten by" with Samsung, but it had way too many issues. The Sony was only two hundred more and was well worth it. The "guts" are not the same. Only the panel from what I've read.
The product would not initialize within the first 3 steps. Amazon handled the return to my satisfaction. Thank you.
I just got my Hipshot and I have the following observations:--My Diana camera won't fit into it, full stop. If I ever get one of the ActionSamplers it'll go in here.--If their 120 format cameras don't fit in the bag, then WHY do the film-holsters ONLY take 120 film well (no "lip" on 35mm to hold it)--Almost none of Lomo's 35mm cameras take an external flash. So WHY did they design one pocket just for a Colorsplash or Diana F+ flash?It's not worth returning and it may be worth using if I can figure out how to cram my Diana into it, but otherwise this item is all hip and no functionality.
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.
The charger is well designed, compact, does not overcharge batteries, works with AAA battries, and I vaguely remember reading that this charger works with other (non-SONY) Ni-MH batteries (Although I admit I'm too lazy to check this last fact before publishing this review).On the other hand, the batteries that ship with the unit loose their charge quickly. You have to charge the batteries the night before you use them. This makes them totally impractical. It's ridiculous to have to plan ahead 24 hours before you snap a picture with a camera.Instead, I would recommend:GE/SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable BatteriesYou can also buy it with a charger:Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger
I loved the mouse at first, perfect to sit with my laptop that I keep in basically one location. But in only a few weeks the left click button stopped working, unless you push it in really hard. Quite annoying and disappointing.
I found the software drivers to be incompatible with my Sony Vaio laptop and returned the product for a refund.
This cable turned my display yellow and the cable was very temperamental, we had to prop it on a book and have it twisted a certain way to make it work sometimes. Maybe it was defective but I forgot to return it by the deadline and it wouldn't be worth it to pay for shipping to return it. I did like the length of it though.
When connected directly to my cable modem, I have no problems, except that I have no WiFi. Using the Dlink 655, I have constant problems. I loose connectivity on all devices once or twice every day and have to reboot the Dlink. I also get conflicting IP addresses issued which is not good. I have run the setup and reset the Dlink to factory condition several times. At times I have not been able to make the Dlink have an internet connection at all. I am an IT professional and I know about routers and modems, yet I cannot resolve this.I cannot say if this just a one-off bad router or not, but I mine is no good.
I recently received this DVD player as A gift. It was my first player, and it almost made me think this whole DVD thing was a scam! Do all DVD players act like this? Fortunatly I have found out that they do not. No matter what movie I put in the player freezes and stutters after about an hour into it. It's enough to drive you crazy. After talking to some knowledgable people, and doing some research, I have found that this is a common problem with this player. It's to bad, the player has some very nice features, but they are worthless if the player doesn't perform it's basic function...PLAYING A DVD...without stuttering and freezing up. I will definatly be returning it for another brand. ...
I got my daughter a black 30 gig Zune for Christmas. She wanted an ipod, but I didn't want to deal with itunes, and the zune had more gigs for less money. Got the Zune... plugged it in to our desktop computer that runs Vista... nuthin.' It will charge when connected to it, but the computer won't recognize it. MULTIPLE calls to Microsoft Zune tech support later, they say... "Sorry... this appears to be a Vista issue, not a Zune issue, so we can't help you any further." (Vista tech support however costs $$$) So we still cannot connect the Zune to our Vista computer. When I tried to search the net for solutions, it appears that this is NOT an uncommon problem.The Zune does work with my laptop that runs XP. BUT... I quickly learned that the Zune software is pretty much the same thing as itunes as it syncs itself with the content of your computer. (Meaning I have to bog down my laptop with songs and movies.) You can change this setting and monkey with the syncing, but that creates other issues that are annoying as well.This Zune is also quite large and heavy, you wouldn't want to use it with an armband or in your pocket when you are working out.The music playback is super quality and I love how it shows the album cover as it plays. My daughter also loves to watch videos and movies on it and the screen is plenty big enough. The 30 gigs is MORE than sufficient... she has hundreds of songs on there, at least 30 music videos, several episodes of tv shows and a couple movies on it and it is only 3% full! She also enjoys hooking it up to the xbox to play through the TV. It only comes with a USB cord to charge though the computer. We bought a package of accessories on Ebay that turned out to be cheap and cheesy and barely work... splurge for the real Zune AC adapter if you want one.I will NEVER get another player that syncs or has proprietary software.
I have read all the review regarding this product from all the web I can find. Finially I decided to buy it. The first step is to install the software. Since I know it could get me into trouble if I did not follow the instruction, I carefully unpacked it and began to install the software. Just right in the stage of installing "Epson Smart Panel," it encountered problem of "can't find appinst.ini" I ignored it and installed the rest of it anyway. Afterall, I found there is no Smart Panel software. I called Espon Software Tech Support. Two guys answer my question nicely. I did follow all their instruction trying to download Delreg 3.0 for cleaning up my previous installation and deleted Espon pack in "twain_32" then using MSConfig to disable all the effection softwares. Finally, .... it still could not work. I have brand new HP computer with XP service pack 2. I don't know what caused the problem. If this problem cannot be solved, I am going to return this product tomorrwo.
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.
For the money there are many better printers than this one. Epsons are by far superior, but never mind quality. Let's talk about support. If you're a Mac user or ever intend to even consider it, don't bother with Lexmark. After buying a new iMac, I've been back and forth with Lexmark support in an endless exchange of my inquiries and their form letters. They would never admit that the printer wasn't going to work with my new iMac. They just sent me on fruitless quest after quest: Downloading drivers from different browsers, stopping installation mid stream, crazy stuff. All for nothing. What a bunch of fools. Never again Lexmark. Fool me twice, shame on me.
I thought that a simple cable would work and then after reading the reviews I thought it would be fine. No luck! Had to return and purchase another brand. It's only a few dollars, but I was disappointed it didn't work on my printer.
I'm using the Netgear ethernet with our VOIP Packet 8 Virtual Office Phone as a wireless cable extension. What we needed was to have this phone ring into line 2 on our Uniden 2-Line, (since the Virtual Office doesn't come cordless). I was a little skeptical, but since the newly "VOIP" sticker was slapped on, I tried it. Doesn't work. But I saw another review (I think for an RCA phone jack) that mentioned PX-441, compatible with Data and Voice...so off I go to try that!
I bought this becuase t had positive reviews and I can't help but think they were planted. The battery life is less than 2 hours! It skips constantly on brand new CDs. One of the headphones died within a few weeks. I couldn't be more dissatisfied with this product.
Not nearly as fast as expected.......far prefer the lithium.......sold the camera because of this and went back to my Sony!
I've had this printer for 5 months. It worked fine for 3 months. Now, all it will do is tell me the Canon black cartridge cannot be recognized, even though it is almost full of ink. Canon does not even list this model on it's tech support website, and troubleshooting gives no helpful information.I have removed and re-installed the cartridge a dozen times....the light comes on momentarily, but when I try to print, scan, or copy, it goes out and again I get the "can't recognize the cartridge" notice. Canon charges ten bucks for support. Bad deal.
I don't know how I'll like the TV. As I went through the order forms it said that I was supposed to receive it in 6 t 8 days. After I ordered it the e mail I got said it would be at least 25 days. That's wrong for Amazon to do that to someone.
You will read all of this in other reviews, so I will recap in no order:1) The device works, and works well, but God help you if your battery dies. I expected it to work like the Palm with everything just resync'ing when plugged back in. That would be wrong. Nothing resyncs, especially not programs. All of that hard-found, really useful shareware code? Gone.2) The oft-mentioned recording button really is placed in a bad spot. You will hit it often.3) When the battery dies... you're done. If you don't have the location or the discipline to plug your machine in every day, you _will_ sink yourself at least twice, probably more.4) I like the computer itself, but finding software is maddening. Yes, there are loads of barely-usable programs out there, but at least in Palm world you can get them for free. PocketPC users are expected to nickel-dime themselves into their programs... $... in one case for a really simple, poorly written application (I hammered out a badly written version using the SDK in a day just to prove I could). Don't expect everything to just show up when you sync. Your best bet is to purchase a memory card and back-up once every couple of days. And that takes a few minutes (13.44 last night in fact).5) It can't be overstated: the ActiveSync program is grotesquely bad. I was in denial for a long time about it, but it's true. Tasks don't sync worth beans.6) Unless you're using Outlook 2002, you get to only sync one calendar (Outlook 2k comes with a single license). The activesync software itself is limited to only two "partnerships". I find myself missing the days of syncing my PalmOS profile everywhere... it certainly made me feel more secure.I have to say I had no preference either way re PocketPC v PalmOS. But upon re-reading the above I guess my decision has been made for me.
Camera worked well for 13 months, as soon as warranty ends (12 Mos) camera will no longer turn on. Mfg's tech support was no help. PC software that accompanied camera was not user friendly to say the least. This was the first and last mustek product for me.
20 % of this battery I purchased from you went dead after a short time
Bought one of these a year ago. The speaker went out and I sent it in (with RMA) for`warranty repair. A few weeks later Thales sends me a Roadmate 2000 (with 90 day warranty) and says that they are sending that model because parts for the 700 are in short supply. Cute, they send me their bootom of the line model, mediocre-reviewed, with a smaller screen and fewer features because they can't fix the 700 that had no business failing in under a year.Np more Magellan trash for me. Garmin all the way.
This camera was horrible. Picture quality was the only good thing about it.Batteries - I burned through 8 AA batteries in the first day! Think about it. It's like getting a laptop and having to plunk 4 D size batteries in it to use it. Any small mobile electronic item that does NOT come with a Lithium Ion battery should be avoided in my opinion.Lens cap - piece of garbageShape - VERY awkward in you handsAnd much much more...I returned mine and bought another brandFor the same amount of money look to other brands, you'll find that they offer all that this lacks at similar prices
what speed does it connect to the internet at please?2MB per second its a parallel modem how is it governed by the speed of the serial uart please?why are there no youtube videos of fone modems connecting to the internet pleaseonly one customer per product set is allowed no really amazon and what does that mean in english exactly that the fone modem can t work at the speed it was manufactured to work at otherwise the morons wont pay more money for broadband?
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.
The product arrived on time, straight from Hong Kong. It only works every once in a while with Apple products. When I plug in the USB it will charge for a few minutes and then stop. Since it mentioned iPods in the description, this is what I purchased it for. Also, there is a red light that illuminates indicating that it is plugged in. The red light is incredibly bright and somewhat distracting when driving at night. Also, the light doesn't turn off when your car is turned off, so it acts as if it were a light house notifying all car burglars of possible electronics in the car. But like I mentioned in the title, I didn't expect a whole lot for the price.
This camera is great because of its size and ease of use. But only half of my pictures are in-focus. I have experimented with every setting and still can not get consistently clear pictures. I bought this for my upcoming honeymoon and wish desperately that I had not because I don't want any of those moments out of focus.At around $300 it may seem like a great deal but spend a few more dollars on a camera that gives consistent performance.
ugh wheen i first got it i thought it was great, a few days later i took my nano out of the case the screen was SCRATCHED i am planning on going to aple and geting myself a new ipod, (igot the case a an apple store)do not buy
I would like to express my extreme disappointment with this item. The lamp burned out in 3 months of use. We do not use the projector during the week and on the weekends we watch movies and TV for a total of about 3 hours/day. The last lamp I had lasted 3 years with this amount of use. This one needs to be replaced in 3 months. I think Amazon should replace the lamp but there seems to be no option to file a complaint, only to return the item but the window for that has expired.
I bought this device over competing products because of the price and because it supports gigabit ethernet. After having used it for about 2 weeks I fail to understand what the point of putting gigabit ethernet on a device that's not even capable of keeping up with USB speeds. I attached my external USB drive to this box and copied a 20GB folder from it to my local hard drive. It took approximately 20 hours (1GB / hour). The same copy on the same USB drive plugged directly into my computer via USB took about 20 minutes (1GB / min). When I called Buffalo tech support to complain they claimed this was not a defect, but just how it's designed! This seems unacceptable to me.
Purchased 4 of these cables shortly after purchasing 2 Rosewill esata cards. The six foot cables were the length I needed, for where my pc and Mac are situated. I already had a couple of three foot cables that worked perfectly with all my esata cards and esata drive enclosures. I connected each on individually to the esata cards and drives. Neither my pc or Mac could see the connected drive using any of the six foot esata to esata cables. I would rate this product at "NO STARS" if that were possible. I definately would not recommend them to a friend, or enemy.
My roommate had a Nike/Sonicblue PSA 120 already installed on my PC (uses RioPort sofware). Intel AudioManager and the included version of MusicMatch simply did not work due to some conflict with the Rio software, so I was out of luck. Since I knew the Rio player and software worked, I returned the Intel player and picked up a Nike PSA, which works well. Be forewarned that Intel has stopped supporting this product. On the style side, I thought the included faceplates were ugly, and the whole faceplate attachment felt flimsy, one more small plastic piece to break the first time you drop it.
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 switch works great with my desktop's 3Com 3C905TX ethernet card, but it won't communicate with the integrated Intel 10/100 ethernet port on my Toshiba Satellite notebook. I had to place a Linksys device between the two to get them to communicate.I give it 2 stars for being pretty though.
This was my first mp3 player and thank goodness it came as a free gift along with my computer purchase and I didn't pay for it. I'm not an electronic gadget wizard but my husband is, and he was just as frustrated as I was after trying to get the random play to work or just play music stored in it at all. I had hours of music on it, but yet I heard some songs more than once and never heard others during my first 1 1/2 hr workout with the thing. It is stylish and colorful, but that may be it's only pro. The buttons are difficult to use and it seems slow to respond, so I think you end up hitting more buttons. There are long lag times between songs sometimes for no reason. Wouldn't recommend buying it for sure.
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 needed a switch to select between my dish receiver and my PC outputs for sound. The dish receiver works fine with this unit but with the PC signal, much noise is introduced. I tried a very expensive shielded cable, a very expensive sound card, and finally, another computer all with the same result. All by itself, running through this thing, there is a significant and annoying hum added to your signal.So, if you are running with a PC, look for something else. Otherwise, I'm sure that this thing will be quite adequate for other AV equipment.
My hard drive failed at seven months. I knew that dealing with Creative was not going to go well as they had already scammed me on the rebate. The technical service is horrible and unprofessional- Creative does not stand behind its products and treated me with contempt and disrespect. And that's if you can get them to answer the phone. I purchased an Ipod after that and even though there is the battery issue, Apple has a totally different attitude towards its customers and technical support. Especially with the recent decreases in ipod prices, drop your coffee habit for a month or two and spend the additional money it takes to get a truly great product- the Ipod.
I bought these headphones 2 days ago for a flight from england to australia. I'm so disappointed with the sound and the NC that i had to log on and add to the surprisingly small number of 1 star reviews.NC is barely noticable beyond noise already cut out by the bud design.As soon as i got home i compared them with my other headphones. NC headphones obviously aren't as good as the non NC equivalents (Ive found out from reviews that this appears to be common knowledge) but i'd expect the sound to be better than my 5 year old ipod headphones which i found - they're rubbish in comparison.Compare them to my iphone headphones and the mdrnc22s are shown up even more.As a massive sony fan I'm gutted (mainly coz i can't send them back without flying back to england).
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.
It's got space and lots of ports but I can hear it in my bedroom from my office two doors away. It's just way too loud.
I had a Zen Touch 20Gb that I loved, but after 2 1/2 years of hard use, it stopped working. So, I bought this one. It was great when I took it out of the package. I downloaded all the programs and hooked it up to the computer to charge. After it finished charging, I tried to download music on it and I couldn't. No matter what I did, my computer would not recognize the player. I kept getting messages that the player was not detected. I tried another computer and I got the same results. After researching the problem and calling the company, I found out that this is a common complaint with this product. I am so disappointed and I am returning it.
The case fits well and has nice construction detail. The GPS buttons can be used reasonably well through the flexible plastic. Unfortunately, the soft plastic also soaks up moisture and becomes translucent making it impossible to see the GPS screen. The plastic reclears when it dries out. Since a handheld GPS like the 60 series is often used on boats and in other situations where water is present, this is a pretty amazing, and fatal, design flaw for the case. The stretch material on the back also soaks up water like a sponge. I use the somewhat kludgier DryPak cases and Pelican boxes for GPS wet work; at least the plastic stays clear.The case has cutouts for the lanyard and belt clip. People have pointed out that the belt clip stud can unscrew from the GPS which then drops to the pavement, into the water, etc. Whenever I use any mounting system with any GPS, I always attach the lanyard as a backup safety line. Never trust any bike, auto, or belt clip mounting system to secure your GPS.
If your bicycle has large handlebars, then be forewarned...this product does not fit on handlebars over 1" diameter. Also, it does not work for the Garmin Dakota. If you have a Dakota, buy the one from the Garmin website.
This I suppose would work great for someone who had time to assemble it but for me there were to many pieces!! Sorry, otherwise, mailing was fast!!
I bought this thinking that it would be fast enough for my camcorder, since it was rated at Class 6. It is slower than my Class 4 cards and will not even support Windows Ready Boost. Invest in some other brand.
I have to start by saying that I was completely open minded about this product, if not leaning toward the positive before purchasing because BOSE Stereo speakers actually sound very good.I can say without reservation that I was shocked by the EXTREMELY poor quality sound of this system. I literally could not believe my ears....I thought perhaps I had not adjusted the sound properly, but no, THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE SOUND!! No treble, no bass, no midrange, no loudness...nothing....just a flat, tinny, plastic portable unit with no bass, harsh treble and nothing to recommend it. The sound quality is equal to about a $200 boombox...I am not exaggerating...it's that bad.After speaking to a few knowledgeable audiophile friends of mine they agreed and said that the reason BOSE has sewn up the market is obviously because of hype and advertising, and because most people do not have good ears. It appeals to these people because of the ease of use....all you have to do is plug it in! Everything sounds the same....over compressed flat mush!!I just want to warn you....this is a major disappointment if you love music....and even if you only want to use for background music...it's not worth the price.There is one positive. They gave me a complete refund.
I assumed the phone was cordless but it isn't, and also it has a constant buzzing sound and is hard to hear. A few days after I bought it on line Office Depot had it on sale for $19.95!
Do not buy this..So much hum from recorder can not hear your own voice!! Really bad. I know it did not cost much,and a low end recorder,but wow not good at all. How about no stars!!!
Installation is straightforward, as it usually is with Netgear products. After a bit of fiddling (namely disabling the 'g' mode), which really should not have been necessary, given that it was talking with another Netgear product (the MR814 router), connectivity and throughput seemed solid. Unfortunately, my system would freeze (such that only a hard reset would revive it) any time I tried to play an AVI or MP3 file. I'm not sure what bizzare interaction is causing this, but it is a known and well documented issue (just Google &quot;wg311 freeze&quot;) with these boards. Netgear support was useless, and they seem unwilling or unable to resolve the problem. My recommendation: stay away! And a lesson for me: do more research before making purchases...
Received this item for my sony cybershot camera and it doesn't fit. To send it back is more work than anything and with a 20% restocking fee and postage it's not worth it.... Would NOT recommend this vendor!
I guess I don't know how good this product is because it is not compatible with my Magnavox DVD player. The description of it "DOES NOT" tell you what portable players it can link to so be careful and check first to see if it will work. I just think it is poor that Amazon does not put the compatible units on the website.
never worked. seriously, right out of the box - it never worked. you've got to be kidding me. I'm not kidding you - it NEVER worked. it didn't break after one play, or two plays. it didn't work.....ever.
Horrible Service. The covers do not fit most mac book pros and they are terrible about giving you your money back. I would not reccommend this company to anyone! In fact, I am warning you against them! No wonder they try to be cheap! Horrible quality~!
zero stars - under two months light usage = dead.- oh yeah - im not a kid - just using this form...revert to seagate scsi, 9g ten yeas old - 18g - five years oldslow but steady wins the race.i would buy scsi drives, unlikely to buy another sata from seagate
These FM tuners must be quirky little things and highly dependent on local conditions. All I can say is I could not receive any of the local FM stations I wanted to listen to in the middle of Washington, D.C. nor the nearby suburb of Arlington, Va., not using the stock headphones nor my good Sony earbuds. Not on the regular or &quot;city&quot; sensitivity setting. Bah! Back to Amazon with these.
Like many other people, I purchased my Zune very soon after it launched. I installed the software and added all of my media to the Zune library as soon as I got it home. I put about 6 gigs of media onto my Zune, and took it for a test spin the next day. I have only one word to describe the Zune; GARBAGE. Every 10 minutes of so, the Zune will lock up and stop playing music. I have music playing, and the lock feature enabled because I carry the Zune in my pocket. All is well, when suddenly, everything stops. The Zune justs stops working. All sound has ceased, and none of the buttons are responding. The only solution is to reset the device. This takes about 2 minutes to complete. This happenned to me no less than 2 dozen times over the course of a week.The Zune is:-Stylish-Very easy to use-Ultimately flawedThe Zune Software is:-Very well laid out-Easy to use-Very good at finding album artThe Zune is a new device, distributed by a company new to the market. Lets not forget that the hardware is manufactured by Toshiba. Toshiba is notorious for having flaws on new products. The Zune is on its way towards being a huge success, but for now, lets give Microsoft and Toshiba some time to work out the bugs. My advice to you is to consider the ipod. Apple has been in the market for years, and knows what they are doing. They have had plenty of time to work major defects out of their devices.
Not only it lasted one fourth of the time compared to Duracell, it leaked a lot of battery acid.Definitely will not buy again.
I purchased this item because it was inexpensive and would potentially solve my cable clutter. I ordered, received and installed. Installation was easy, just plugging RCA cables. Everything worked OK (WD TV Live Plus, Wii, DVD Player) that is until the flickering came on. This only happened when the screen was over 90% white screen (like most of the wii menus). Frustrated, I replaced and interchanged all the RCA cables and fiddled with menu options. No luck...until after a bit of research I stumbled upon the words "Video Bandwidth." As it turns out these inexpensive switchers can only handle up to 80Mhz, above that they start to output flickering images. So I scoured the internet for component/s-video switchers that supported more than 80Mhz, and I found one (Shinybow SB-5430) that supports up to 100Mhz. It works perfectly now! No flickering whatsoever, and the colors are brighter/crisper. This new switcher works with the Harmony One remote too.
Had reception problems but thought it might help and so far. . . no different than a simple dipole. Will I give another chance by reconfiguring? Yes, but have my doubts.
Don't expect anything more than average because you get what you pay for.
The creative labs Zen Xtra 40gb, 30gb and 60gb have a known issue with their latest version of firmware. During the download of the firmware your PC will freeze. You will need to reboot. Once you reboot, your Zen Xtra will never come back on again. The support staff at creative can not or will not fix this issue. Posts on their support forums go back over 1 yr. No official statement has been released and no work around has been issued. The customer support tells you to mail the device bak to them with a $27 fee foe evaluating the issue. Eventually, usually at least 1 month, you will be sent a refurbished device with the exact same issue. After several attempts you will probably find one that works, just be sure not to do any more firmware. I have not been so lucky. I now have a 40gb paper weight!!
I hand picked through 12 pairs of these (there were 15 pair) before I found one pair in colimation.Walgreens Store manager came over to see what I was doing and after a short tutorial on the proper alignment of opticshe began to help me! I thought I had a winner.... BUT the second time I used them the R eyepiece fell out. I replaced it and tightened the screw just to have the other one do the same thing!I could really never get a decent sharp image from them.After the 4th time I used them they lost alignment, closer inspection showed the holes the bracket uses was too large allowing wobble and travel, I knew bringing them back would do no good because the rest were as bad! The Manager that helped me said they were ALL going back, I live 45 miles from town so it cost more for the trip than the refund would be.My 6 yr old wouldn't even PLAY with them because she said they made her eyes hurt.They should pay US to take them! Total trash made by unskilled labor.What happened to mine? I took the 2 Objective (larger) lenses and the 2 eyepieces and made a 50mm Solar projection telescope out of them. I mounted them in a PVC pipe and smaller adapters for the smaller eyepieces, and put a white heavy printer paper mounted to a frame on an adjustable rail and now I can see Sun Spots and Solar Events like the Venus Transitsafely, with a nice Yellow image about the size of a Grapefruit! WARNING NEVER EVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN PROJECTING ON A WALL OT PAPER IS SAFE!!I gave one to the Science teacher at school (I got an A for the day)and kept the other.Buy Barska 10x50 for $19.95
After the suggested initial 24 hour charge I turned the radio on an it only played for about 4 hours before the battery was flat. The crank is a joke - 1 minute of vigorous cranking powers the radio for around 30 seconds! Using the hand crank to charge a cell phone would take way to long for it to be a realistic option. Two way radio reception is around 1/3 of a mile if you're lucky. Unfortunately for me I threw the packaging away, so cannot return it, but then again an extra paper weight is always useful :)
If the maximum product dimension is 73.5 inches why is it listed as 84"?? It's hard to be satisfied with a product which is not as advertised.
I ordered one of these from Amazon on March 18, 2006 for $1,282.49. On March 21, Amazon told me: "Though we had expected to be able to send this item to you, we've since found that it is not available from any of our sources at this time. We realize this is disappointing news to hear, and we apologize for the inconvenience we have caused you."I immediately revisited the web site, where it was still listed for sale, but now for $1,399. Amazon simply chose to renege on the price it offered, and lied about it in the email it sent me. I'm sure this isn't legally "bait and switch" advertising, but it's very disappointing as a business practice.
This player has a great appearance and a huge marketing machine behind it. The iPod software(not the iTunes)is great. I like the wheel and the generous display(although it is not used to it potential since the iPod Nano does not support video). But that is where all the good stuff ends.** The interface with the PC and especially with the iTunes is really really bad. The programers that made the Nano software didn't work on the iTunes software unfortunately.** The Nano does not use a regular USB cable to connect to the PC, you have to have the Nano cable.** The Nano does not support many audio formats besides mp3s such as OGG, ASF, FLAC.** The Nano does not create a usable drive for easy media upload in Windows.** Because you have to sync it with your PC, you can't sync it with any other PCs.** The Nano does not have an FM tuner.** The Nano does not have a voice recorder either.** And worst of all...you can't replace the battery. How long will this Nano recharge...we'll find out.I got my Nano as a gift, but by choice I would not buy it at any price because there are many other players, perhaps not as hip, but with many more needed functions.
Couldn't get this to work with WPA despite advertising saying that it would work.Couldn't get the product to work with WEP - had to send it back and have another one sent out (at my expense despite the fact the product was broken).Both the current and the replaced print server has to be rebooted after a couple of hours because it stops working. Motorola "customer support" says this is a known issue.
After about three months of sheer delight with this adapter, it started working intermittently. After trying to contact customer service for technical advice (kept on hold, told I was 23rd, then 18th, then 9th then told to call back later, wasting over twenty minutes each of the three times), I finally just sent the darned thing back. About two months later a new one came, although I had purchased another adapter that was wired in permanently, so I didn't need it right now. The new one sat unused, and unopened, for about three months and I needed to use it for a trip in another car that didn't have any MP3 plug. I cut open the package, plugged it into my cigarette lighter and MP3 player, it lit up and looked just fine but produced no signal to the radio. I tried it in another car and same problem. This company has a serious problem with quality control and customer service. I just trashed the new replacement unit along with the packaging. I will avoid purchasing ANYTHING that says COBY on it.
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.
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-(
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.
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.
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.
Completely runied any negative I tried it on, Just left un-removable streaks in the negative that were embedded in the surface. I found it completely useless. I can't imagine how this can be designed to use with film negatives. I was using Kodak gold 200. Guess I need to find another way to restore negatives to a decent state before scanning. The rest of the bottle might come in handy for removing marks off walls.
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.
My iPod Mini died with less than 5 month's usage. It simply refused to turn on; refused to charge; and would not be recognized by my PC after docking via a USB port.This is the 3rd time that this occurred. The first two times, I was able to reset my Mini. This time, no such luck.I owned a 3rd generation iPod. That thing was a clunker and had horrendous battery capacity, but I had no such technical difficulties as described above with my Mini.I also own an iPod nano. But that's just too new for me to recognize any problems. I hope I have better luck with the nano.Depending on how Apple treats me with my Mini with the warranty service and how the nano performs, I may STOP buying Apple MP3 players and trade onto a iRiver player.
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.
Although you can still buy SmartMedia at many locations as well as directly from PNY, PNY considers it to be an obsolete product and no longer honors their "lifetime warranty". Since PNY currently considers "lifetime" to be the commercial life of a specific product and will not offer any alternate compensation for defective "obsolete product", I cannot recommend purchasing any PNY product.
Worked well until I recently moved it from one wall outlet to another. Then it totally failed, except that the green power light was still on indicating it was receiving power. Had it 6 months when it failed.
I purchased this item for my wife in an attempt to simplify her life a bit. I am a gadget loving guy and thought this would be a great tool for her...a mistake on my part. The idea of this device is great, no need to write out a shopping list on some shard of paper, just press the button and say what you need. This is where the trouble began.Many items are not loaded into the library (fettucini wasn't in there???), however you are able to add new items to the library at will via the library management option. Here's the problem, the cursor has a mind of its own when you are trying to add new items making the whole task of typing a word an exercise in futility. After spending two minutes typing in a 7 letter word you then need to add the voice recording for the item you just added. We did this several times and when we finished the Smartshopper was still unable to locate the items when we attempted to add them to the list.Another gripe is that you cannot create more than one list, I'm sure we are not the only people who shop at more than one store. The option to create more than one list would be a nice addition on future versions.On the positive side the unit prints out your list quickly and it's easily legible.In summation, the concept behind this gadget is great...however there are still several bugs that need to be worked out. I also think that it is a bit overpriced for what it actually does. If this were thirty dollars it would be a great buy, for $100 + my opinion is don't waste your time/money, a sheet of scrap paper works fine and is much less frustrating to use. (we returned this item).
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.
Nice looking but the inside has no real value. No pictures or layout as to how to use the bag or how it was intended to be used. A waste of money since all the items necessary to use the box for travel wil not fit.
It's pretty frustrating when you go through the complicated process of connecting up a home theater receiver and then find that it doesn't work. The right front channel was weak and distorted. This was the first Pioneer product I've bought so I can't say how common it is but as the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression.
Check out some of the other one or two star reviews on this mouse. They mention a cord issue. There is a general theme to all of these complaints including mine... The cord is flawed. The cord is covered in a stiff braided fabric type material. It looks nice. It makes the cord look sturdy and strong when you first buy this mouse. The reality is that the fancy braiding ends up kinking and tightening up on the cord. It ends up fraying and then eventually the cord shorts out. It just happened on my mouse after 6 months. I have a laptop and I travel with it quite often. This cord cannot stand up to being moved or folded up for travel for any length of time. I imagine if you park this thing on your desktop, it would last longer. Unfortunately considering how much this thing costs, there is no excuse for this type of failure. Logitech could care less about this flaw, so once it fails you're on you're own. Buyer beware!
Got one of these to have in our new baby's room because of the remote feature. Being able to turn on/off, up/down without walking on the creaky floor is important with a new born :)Sound was very rich for both the CD player and the radio. Fairly easy to set time/date. Never used the alarm feature.The CD player itself, however, was horrible. Would not read several CDs, made loud clicking noises when it did work. I took it back to the store where I purchased it and exchanged it for another one. Same thing happened. Really disappointed.So - still looking for a clock radio/cd player solution.Pros: Sound quality, remote, ease of useCons: CD player would not read properly, also made loud clicking noises
I got this for my son as a Christmas present.The first thing we notice is the transceiver is about the size of a mouse and attached with a long cord to the computer's USB. This talks to the trackman so while you can say the trackman itself is cordless, you need another unit with a huge cord to use it. The amount of cords you are packing is the same as a corded mouse with the addition of the large trackman. Most cordless mice/trackballs use a small USB dongle, not an external box.Look closely at the product pictures and you will see this external corded transceiver.What's the point? If you want cordless it's so you don't have to deal with cords.
This product is not designed or built to the usually high Sony standards. The LCD screen WILL break under normal use and Sony will not honor the warranty if the screen fails. My screen failed after six months and I returned the computer to Sony for repairs. Sony charged me over $700 and refused to return the 'physically damaged screen' as I requested so that the 'intentional damage' that I 'caused' could be verified. To confirm that this is a design flaw Sony included with the repaired computer NEW instructions as to how to prevent damaging the screen noting that 'the LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress'. This product is a sad commentary on Sony's design standards and on its unwillingness to stand behind its warranty.
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 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.
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 entire reason that I purchased these headphones was to find some comfort when I listen to music at work. These are not comfortable as they push on my ears because of how they are angled. While they are pretty lightweight, there is still some heaviness/pressure that makes them uncomfortable for long periods of wear. At least they were cheap.
It's not only that the three little fans barely generate enough breeze to stir a candle, but they don't last long. One of the three fans quit on me after just a week or so of use. I was so disgusted that I just threw it at the wall (figuratively :-) of course). I have another one similar to this one that is still working after a year. It's on the West coast and I'll order a dupe once I get home. But this? Crap.
I ordered this product when my previous surge arrest pro broke. But when I received it I discovered that it is an old product of this company. I am sorry to see Amazon.com selling obsolete products, rather than the very latest. The latest model APC PRO8T2 has been out for nearly a year, priced at the same amount, and I don't think you even offered it.
This unit is a piece of garbage. I had it for 6 months and it never worked right. Remote freezing, timed recording not working, erased previously recorded dvds on it's own, ruined dvds, would not turn off had to unplug to get it to. Customer service was of no help. I was finally able to return it after repeated ranting calls. This unit should be recalled.
These headphones feel like a vice grip trying to crush your head. My ears and the side of my face are in pain after wearing these for an hour. Unless your head is only 2-3 inches wide, these are likely to cause a lot of discomfort. Otherwise they seem fine, and I'd keep them if there weren't so darn uncomfortable, but man are they bad.
crap, one fan stop working after month, another makes terrible noise, uhh, need to find something else
Aweful..wish I had read the reviews first. everyone is correct. I havnt been able to figure out yet how to use the lock...is very hard to set...but I will not even try now after looking at the reviews...I dont need a pofessional locksmith to remove it even it I get it to work. Any one want mine? I will give it to you for free.
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.
Can I give zero stars? Used 3 times and it quit working. JUNK! This is a terrible product. Have to write more words for the review minimum. This is not a good product.
I liked this bag...its much sturdier than most other laptop bags. However, after a year and a half the zipper has broken as well as the hand strap. I've had laptop bags last much longer than this.
The biggest problems with these headphones are that THEY DON'T STAY IN! now your reading this going "i can just tape them or use my goggle straps to hold them on", well you cant. If water gets in then the sound stops and your done, you can get them set up well enough on land so water stays out but when you start swiming things like turning your head to breath or doing a turn will shift them and water will get in and your done. Also, there is NO BASS at ALL. For some reason the headphones don't have them. Good idea but in practice they fail. these aren't even good enough for just sitting in a hot tub.
I found out that the product you buy here (great by the way) is without the clip board and comes with old batteries. It was impossible to get service from this dealer. In the company's site there are also extra refills, pens and batteries and the service was great.
I have ordered an iPAQ and have waited since June. I need a PDA and have delayed, waiting shippment of the iPAQ. The problem is not the delay, it is the inaccurate and lack of information from Compaq. Even a manager in product development told me it would be by July. Now we are told August 15. I did not care when it shipped, but I did care to receive real information. I have purchased a Palm Vx and love it. Too bad though, the iPAQ, despite Compaq, seemed nice.
Im with the first reviewer. This unit will operate only some of the functions of each device. For ex: it wont switch my Toshiba TV's video input, this means you cant use this to switch between the cable/tv/dvd/HDTV inputs. On the cable box it wont show the guide, info or setup screens. This perplexes me and yes I tried EVERY code to see if it would work.RCA website was not even useful.Look elsewhere or get a programmable unit.
Gotta say I was really interested in this device. Too bad I didn't know that it had to reformat my Western Digital drive before it would work.I plugged it in, THEN found out that it needed to reformat the drive. I never got far enough to actually tell the Linksys software to do that. However...Now, my drive no longer works. It used to work very nicely. But I can't use the USB connection anymore, and I only got the firewire connection to work ONCE. So I think that it some how toasted a perfectly working drive. Now I get to spend hours on the support lines with WD. I hope that THEY have tech support that actually speaks English.BTW, I returned this item.
I owned this device and loved it for the 6-12 months that it worked. I probably used it 2-3 times a month and kept it safe in my laptop bag when not in use.But one day it stopped working. Upon inspection, the connector from one of the USB ends came loose with the wire. Now it's useless. :(
I wanted to buy an indoor antenna better suited for HDTV. It turns out that my regular old indoor antenna does a much better job than this particular model. Stations that I can receive clearly with minimal signal loss on my old indoor antenna, the Futura doesn't pick up at all. I tested both antennas on the same day in the same location.
This is a good idea and I really hoped it would help my family help me with the shopping list. However, It takes too much time to put a new item in the memory, after repeating the name of the item over and over and concluding that it was not in the data base. It's easier to leave a written list.
Okay, so bluetooth works using short range radio. Let me put the emphasis on -short-. 100 meters? Yeah, right. At three feet away from my computer, my headset starts crackling. The software that comes with this piece is out of date, and if you want to buy it, it's about 40, 50 bucks?All in all, if you really care about bluetooth and want to do, say, high capacity data transfers, stop being so cheap. Get something better quality for more money and maybe you'll get results.
I purchased this item (packaged as Syba 2.0 Cardbus) from Fry's Electronics in Wilsonville Oregon. Upon initial insertion, Win XP loaded (generic) drivers. I followed the (terrible) directions, installed the provided drivers and now my computer crashes when I insert the card or wont boot up when the card is inserted and I attempt to start my 2003 Compaq Presario Laptop. Read the reviews of other products and find something better out there.
Mine broke after 6 months of normal use. I won't recommend anyone to buy this camera. The picture quality is very good when it worked.
So, I bought these to use under my gazebo.I tested them out before installing and they sounded fine for what I wanted them for. Went to install them and found the little screw slots on the base were not installed properly, so it was not possible to insert the screws for installing.I was kinda bummed because I wanted them in for Memorial Day party but it wasnt a big deal. Had Amazon send me a replacement set.Got the replacement set - SAME ISSUE.2nd replacement set - SAME ISSUE AGAIN!3rd replacement set - @%$!@#@$@!$#!So yeah, they are all going back and Im getting speakers from someone else.
This product arrived today. Unfortunately it is damaged. One of the phono plug ends has a separation on the outer insulation already.I am going to have to tape it to protect it or spend money sending it back.Careless quality control results in situations like these.It would cost too much to return and it costs too much to keep. Greatly disapointed.
Tengo un amigo que compr&oacute; el Zune, que a decir verdad por sus caracter&iacute;sticas se oye novedoso y llama la atenci&oacute;n.......Pero tiene una gran desventaja. Aun con todas las bondades que tenga el aparatito este, si no le puedes a&ntilde;adir m&uacute;sica y todo lo dem&aacute;s, pues no vale mucho la pena y ese es el problema que tiene mi amigo y por lo que he investigado mas gente que a comentado lo mismo en sus blogs y en foros por todo internet.El problema es que el software no se puede instalar en algunos casos y sin el no se puede sincronizar el Zune por lo que no se puede utilizar. Y no existe una soluci&oacute;n sencilla que hayamos encontrado hasta la fecha para este problema (ni oficial de Microsoft ni extraoficial por otra fuente)Digo, si el iPod tuviera este problema no creo que se hubieran vendido los millones que se han vendido hasta hoy; aqui se ve que lo primordial para el &eacute;xito que ha tenido el iPod y mas recientmente Apple en general es la sencillez de su uso que ofrece y el que sea libre de problemas... "It just works"Aun y con estos puntos negativos, lo que si se es que el Zune es un producto que promete y la idea de compartir m&uacute;sica, fotos, etc es algo innovador para mi punto de vista. Creo que es la competencia que le hac&iacute;a falta al iPod para que mejore aun mas.-----A friend of mine bought a Zune, wich telling the truth has appeling features and turns attention to it...... But it has a great inconvenient. Even with all pros this little gadget has, if you can't add your music and everything else, it doesn't has much use and that is the trouble my friend has and looking on what i have on blogs and all over the internet it is a common problem for more people.The software cannot be installed in some cases and without software you can't sync the Zune at all and it is practically useless. And there is no simple way to get it work properly so far (nor Microsoft's official nor other source)I mean, if iPod had these issues i don't think it would sell the millions units it has so far; it is clear the success of iPod and Apple in general its their simplicity of use and its trouble-free use... "It just works"Even with its cons, the Zune promises and the idea of sharing music, photos, etc it's innovative in my point of view. I think it's the competence that iPod needed to be even better.
Definately got suckered into this one! Had it for a year and a half and still have yet to get a good print! I am self employed and do alot of business cards, flyers, etc. For even the simplest things, I get black smudges on everything, jammed paper almost all the time, and the color is always off, usually WAY off. Cartridges evaporate almost instantly. It's loud and slow and photos aren't all that great. Canon has no interest in helping the problem(s) either. Sounds like I'm not the only one who got had by all the great reviews.
I heard this Companion 3 system at Best Buy, next to far less expensive Altec Lansing, Logitech, and Klipsch 2.1 systems --- and guess what, the Bose came in almost dead last. OK, second to last. There was a $35 Logitech system that WAS admittedly much worst. But other than that, the other systems, ranging from fifty to a hundred fifty dollars more or less, were equal or far better.The Bose Companion 3 system suffers from the same problem as every other Bose product: all the money and thought has gone into a sleek compact form factor and an ingenious saturation-advertising campaign. So what you hear is music that's so deeply unnatural-sounding, with muted highs and muddy smeary mid-bass, which is mainly impressive to someone who's had experience only with bargain basement Walmart generic brands.The satellites are cute as all get-out, but they leave out a huge amount of detail in the music, plus can't go very loud so if you crank the volume it's mostly subwoofer that you hear...and not a terribly good subwoofer at that.The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 system which goes for a hundred less simply destroys this system without breaking a sweat. If Bose sold this system for say fifty bucks instead of two hundred fifty it might be much less of a rip-off.
Bought it from deepdiscounts ! It was delivered two weeks after the supposed date of arrival .. Not as described. I was fooled and thought it was the original but it is not. And it doesn't have the brand name Canon on it as the photo showed. Its quality is disappointing .. Will return it!
We bought this printer because it came with $100 off with the purchase of a digital camera. That was mistake number one. I hooked it up (which was actually very quick and easy) to my computer and sat down to print out some of our Engagement pictures. The first picture made my cream colored sweater appear white and my face was fuzzy and had no depth in color, same with my fiance'. It appears as thought the black only decided to print on shadow portions of the picture. I tinkered as much as I dared with all of the settings, uninstalled, reinstalled, no change. I took it back and got a HP Deskjet 940C. The printed picture looks just as good as the original. Why would I ever stray from HP to begin with? Tried to save myself $100, ended up with a headache
poor quality! Piece of junk!!! Do not waste your time or money! Was broken in a matter of minutes!! Boo!
Don't waste your money. One year later, it's dead. I should have listened to others who said the RadTech BT mouse is the best. Well, I've got one now. RadTech has a website.
These headphones don't even rate a meh.Bought them from amazon.com, order was prompt, headphones in good condition, good supplier. Web specs did not state that a volume control is on each headphone. You have to adjust both every time you want a volume change. The sound is terrible, tinny, and without any depth. Each volume control is indexed to preset increases, so subtle volume change is not possible. Finally, the ear pads are not thick enough to stop ears from touching the recessed speaker shields.I have unwillingly took one for the team, and my advice is don't do it.
We're in the process of replacing this printer since it just died. We have a small office with 3 employees. We had this printer set up on our ethernet network. Initial setup went well, and when we ran into a problem, Xerox's support was marvelous. This printer, when it worked, was great for our common black-and-white print jobs and occasional color jobs. The speed and color quality are both unremarkable, but that's what we expected with a $350 color laser printer. After 18 months, we turned on our printer which then displayed "Error 14- Transfer Roller." Xerox told us this would require a technician to repair, which is far more expensive than the printer is worth. (We didn't have a service agreement since that was also more than the printer was worth). I would avoid this printer in favor of newer, more effective printers that cost about the same but have much better options and print quality.
As others have mentioned, this keyboard is excellent in all ways but one - the spacebar. The keys themsleves have a great tactile feel and are very quiet - exaclty what I was looking for. However, the spacebar is massive (and not split in two as it should have been), with the actuator right in the middle. Unfortunately, when your hands are in the natural position your thumbs are at the far left and right of the spacebar. Not only do you have to push pretty hard to get it to go down, it also makes a REALLY LOUD clicking noise because you're actually forcing the actuator down at an angle. If they redesign this with a split spacebar I would LOVE it!
OK - the MP3 module is nice, though it does not hold a lot of music. Typically 12-14 songs however, the ease of downloading into the visor and module is very nice. Now, about the clip...What a peice of garbage. For anyone who works out or does anything active and wants music to tag along, this IS NOT the equipment for the job. The clip does not secure to anything and if the energy hits the ground, forget it, you will be using super glue and rubber bands to hold it together. You would think that with all the technology out there, Soundsgood would come out with something a little more impressive and durable for those with an active life style- I know I would be willing to pay a little more for something more durable applicable for working out. Please, invent something, quickly!!!!
Carefully followed instructions and tried the product on a camera lens, phone touchscreen, and glasses. On all surfaces it smeared marks and oils instead of removing them. Useless.
I bought this item for use with a Wacom Graphire tablet. However, it turns out it can't handle the data rate for pressure sensitivity. The tablet/pen combination works, but only like a non-pressure-sensitive mouse.The product otherwise worked well right out of the box, but had I known its bandwidth limitation, I'd have never bought it. The feature listing that says it complies with Bluetooth 2.0 is incorrect--if you look under "See more technical details," next to "standards compliance" it lists only Bluetooth 1.2. Even though it was such an inexpensive item, this kind of thing just burns me up. You get what you pay for in this case.
I own a logitech trackman marble fx and needed something else for my laptop so i bought this cordless trackman. With in the first 3-4 months what i thought was a durable rubber coating had worn completely off leaving black plastic and a very ugly desk obstacle(i am not that hard on a mouse). I started to realize the drag and drop was dropping my files in other folders as i dragged across the desktop. That was fun, so i thought replacing the batteries would solve that but that didn't matter. It also became painfully evident that i prefer the basic usb/ps2 wire and i will not buy another battery powered mouse. Design wise the trackman is pretty good. I do wish the right click button was placed more forward but overall it is good. Now it sits in a bag in my office waiting for its next unsuspecting victim.
This antenna did not improve the signal strength of my router at all. I tried different angles, etc. but to no avail.
I bought this router without research (last time I do that). I tried to use the setup software on the cd provided with the router, but could not get it to work through the PC or MAC. So I went through the router's IP interface to setup the security. My PCs had no trouble connecting to the wireless G. My PS3 connected with no issues through the ethernet. However, my MacBook Pro (Airport Extreme N) would connect and disconnect through the wireless N connection.I am not sure who to blame. I suppose this is the risk you take for buying something called 802.11N draft. I tried a variety of settings on the router and could not resolve the connect/disconnect on the MacBook Pro. This is speculation, but I think it is a matter of each company has an interpretation of the N draft and they do not match.I am returning this router and getting the Airport Extreme N router from Apple. It is more expensive, but if I can maintain N speed connection without issue, then great. Plus there are features in the Apple router I will use that do not come with the Netgear or other routers in the price range. Such as printing wirelessly...
This is good product and price is very good. Both port works perfect. I have been using this USB car charger since 5 months, so far no issue, i hope it will work long.UPDATE:=============After 5 months of use, it has stop working. It is not at all reliable, if you are lucky enough it will work 4-5 months otherwise, sometime middle of your trip you will end up losing charging.Made mistake to buy cheap product, which is not at all reliable.I'll spend couple of bugs more and buy good quality.
I just purchased this Sony Hi-MD with the expectation that I could record my own home-made music, upload it to the computer, and burn CD's - a reasonable expectation. Warning to all musicians: You cannot burn CDs that will play in ordinary CD players. It's some sort of proprietary file known as ATRAC. Completely useless. Avoid the disappointment and heartache. Stick with something that will record and create WAV files. Otherwise...the sound quality is fabulous...just know you'll be the only one hearing it.
Paper Jam! Every time! Print, Paper, Paper Jam! It should just print, only occasionally jamming upon moments of emotional self reflection and technological epiphany! Paper Jam!
Dont buy this laptop, and if you are travelling abroad, dont buy Toshiba.After 6 weeks it went dead, and online support was no help, told me to send it in for repair, contacted Toshiba Mexico:They want 100 dollars up front to do anything, I am now thinking of throwing it away and buying a Gateway instead.Mexico October 5 2007
Purchased this Battery in October, 2009, as a back up. It was installed late November, 2009 and Died early March 2010. This time I found a Panasonic battery for my Panasonic phone for half the price. Time will tell if it will last any longer, but it could not be any worse, and if it is the same, it cost me 1/2 the price..... I can not recommend this battery
I bought two of these cameras as gifts. The first one broke after less than a weeks use and took the repair department 3 months to return the camera. The second one broke just after the warranty expired and Sony informed me that it is $150 plus shipping and handling just to look at it. I will never buy a Sony digital camera again and advise anyone looking to buy a digital camera in general to reconsider. I also have a Canon and their service is even more expensive.
I love it. at first i wrote a review as to why people are spening so much on this thing, then my friend got it. after playing with it for 10 min i was dying to get one and got one the nezt day. i love it &lt;33333
I regret that I did not heed the reviews that recommended against purchasing this player. While some have found this player to be fine, I was unable to get it to work. After many hours spent--following all of the suggestions of the Rio support staff (both on the phone and online)--I tossed in the towel. I bought the Rio Nitrus because my Rio 500 has worked well for more than 4 years and I thought Rio had its act together--I was wrong. To make matters worse, after all of my efforts to get it working, my security software alerted me to the presence of a corrupted file and possible virus from the Rio downloads.
I was very excited about this GPS, many feature including movie playback. Getting movies into this, was long and arduous. I was hoping to show my demo reels on it, but to much work to load them, some would work, others not, even though they were made in it's video settings. The display in GPS mode was to crouded with sidebar info, and street info is too small. This GPS case is used by many other manufactures, look at Uniden GPS and others. The GPS case has no reset button, so when it bugs out, no way to reset it. My delphi I took on a trip to LA, when I turned it on, the buttons glowed but the screen was dead. This is when this Delphi NAV200 turned into junk, a completely dead unit, when I needed it most. Buying a Garmin Nuvi 350, tired of cheap units flailing. This was my 3rd GPS I tied, and like my ViaMichelin X-930, these cheapies are failing, wasting my time and money.
Well the on/off switch is behind the battery cover. Why? transmitter receiver stop talking after 30min...so you have to open the battery cover again and start all over....JUNK
When I reccived this mine did not work? I never returned it only because it wasnt that much money and I dont feel like going threw the hasslle I might have just got a dud one or it broke in delivery or something idk but the red light comes on but it docent charge my phone ipad ipod nothing so im positive that its broken and not my device or my car because everything is new and I have had no problems with anything else before so it HAS to be this product.
this is a really bad remote. save your money for something like a harmony that works. try to get help from samsung's web site?--good luck. in addition to not finding any help with this thing online on ANY samsung web site, i have gone thru 2 sets of batteries in a week. this is a disaster.
I presently have a Canon 8X25 stabilization binoculars and am very pleased. I ordered another one for our daughter. The image stabilization did not work. Returned for a refund.
Like the size, retractable cord and how the unit fols nicely! Biggest complaint is that it does not have a direct enough defusser. Hair blows all over when trying to style with a brush. Overall ,heat and power is not any better than several other dryers out there.
Wire/jack connection shorted immediately, Photolandny did nothing in the way of customer service/support! Product sounded OK prior to the connection issue which rendered it useless.
Product is / was used as a wireless bridge to allow a PC (eventually several PCs and a printer using a hub or router) to connect to my Linksys WRT54G &#8211; a great unit &#8211; and through the Linksys to my firewall router and then my DSL modem.The D-Link DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter (Firmware ver 1.0 is the latest as of this writing) was very painful to configure and would lose settings during its reboot. After finally getting the configurations to &#8216;stick&#8217; it connected to the network but very slow. Cycling power fixed whatever problem it had. The D-Link was in the same room as my WRT54G for testing and I was able to achieve full internet surfing / download speed, which for me is 1.1 Meg/sec using online broadband testing. I did not test overall link/network speed.BTW the instructions are totally NOT adequate for even a simple secured network and if you set the unit to a dynamic IP address &#8211; you need to know how to figure out its IP address on your network before you can re-log into the unit. I had to reset the unit to a static IP that is compatible in my network &#8211; instructions seem to be written assuming D-Link wireless access point set to its defaults more or less. The unit&#8217;s feedback as to network connection was very poor&#8230; it was not clear from the unit when it was &#8216;on the network&#8217; or the quality of the link. After taking 3 hours to get working it failed the next day. Like others reported, the unit runs very hot.Generally I dig into hardware problems and call support and fight the good fight. So your mileage may vary&#8230; if you call D-Link. However, this product seems so poor I&#8217;m just tossing this thing in the trash. Use this product at your own risk and I&#8217;d recommend you have a good handle on wireless networking to attempt using this unit.
After 15 months of use the player no longer plays DVDs. It simply displays an error "H02" Many others have experienced the same problem and it costs roughly $100 to repair.
I've had this keyboard for a few weeks. It's my third split ergonomic keyboard, my first from Microsoft. The hand position feels just right, but depressing the keys is noisy and unpleasant. The space bar is worst of all, since hitting it anywhere but right in the middle requires an extra hard press. And since this is a split keyboard, my thumbs don't reach to the middle of the space bar when in the standard typing position. I had hoped the space key would loosen up to allow my off-center use without requiring so much force to depress it. It hasn't, and I still find myself correcting missed space typos weeks later. I use this keyboard with a laptop when at my desk, and I keep catching myself typing at desk height on the laptop to avoid the Microsoft keyboard, a no-no for me due to a repetitive stress injury. While I read about the space bar issue before purchasing, and decided it wouldn't bother me enough to make me choose something else, buying this keybord was a mistake for me.
Be warned: Hughes' complete lack of customer support makes buying any of their directv products a really horrible idea.I received a directv receiver of theirs with tivo built in, and six weeks later have yet to have a working product. Apparently a whole batch of them had bad hard drives, but Hughes never bothered to recall them. You send in your unit, and six weeks later they still have no idea of when it will be fixed. &quot;But they send a loaner...&quot; yeah, WITHOUT Tivo. When I tried to complain that six weeks was too long, they told me there was no I could talk to. I asked for a phone number for their corporate offices, and was told that their corporate offices didn't have a phone number.Hughes? What a joke....
The unit was recieved with flat batteries, no surprise. Purchased new batteries and when you plug it in it will push your battery indicator to full but two songs later the battery indicator is down and draining fast. Stay away from this device. It is absolutely useless.
Like many other owners, I got the DEW error message. Tried the fix, but no success. I threw this camcorder in the trash. [BTW, I have the AC cord if anyone wants it.]
This may be a powerful program, but unless you are an architect or has someone who can take the time to take you through every step then don't buy this. The instructions are simple enough, but they are simpler than the program is so they don't help all that much. After hours of reading the book and struggling to learn this program I just gave up. Graph paper and a drafting pencil are a better bet.
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.
Disappointing ... didn't recognize "eggs" or "yogurt" when both were in the dictionary provided. It was returned the following week. To my amazement, I paid return shipping and the company charged me yet another $15 for returning it. I'll never purchase anything from them again!SmartShopper Electronic Grocery List Organizer - SS101
Threre are two ways to configure this device - one via the USB port and the other via the network port. Both methods failed.The USB drivers under Windows 2000 SP2 caused repeated blue screen of death. Even when Win2K booted up it reported that the driver had failed. The latest drivers from the website didn't help.The ethernet port (SNMP access) reported the WAP wasn't installed.Linksys' website doesn't help. So I am returning the unit today.
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.
I bought this after reading reviews on other stands/keyboards and really liked the design and functionality of a one-piece unit with USB ports.PROS: 1) Typing on the keyboard was quiet and the keys depressed smooth and easy 2) Notebook is raised to a nice eye level 3) Nice integrated keyboard designCons: 1) After about 9 months of usage, however, the keyboard no longer functions as it used to. The keyboard started to become noisy while typing and the keys are not as smooth and responsive as when new. 2) The stand that holds the laptop is just okay. I have a Thinkpad and it slides down a little and eventually rests more by the keyboard than on the stand's rail or end guards. 3) While the USB ports are handy, there isn't a power adapter included so you can't use it for devices that need more power such an external portable HD.Bottom line: I gave this a two star because of the keyboard's decline in quality and non-powered USB ports. I'd recommend using another Logitech keyboard such as their diNovo keyboard (which I use with my desktop) that is much better but more expensive. I've decided to look around again just for a separate stand to use with a separate keyboard that can be easily changed.
After shelling out a lot of money when this scanner was new, I am very dissapointed. The color accuracy for slides is horrible. It died after about 3 months of use, but Microtek did fix it free of charge. Now a year later it is locked up and will not scan. Avoid at all costs, this is my second Microtek, both which were subpar.
If you want this for anything more than a cell or a gps DO NOT GET IT!!! It is not insulated and is very poor craftsmanshop. I am going to get my money back for this if I can. It melted in my car. There is nothing about how much power you should limit in this.
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 bought the Palm Tungsten E for my 14 year old son last christmas...Everything was working just great until June ...so it only lasted 6 months!He took good care of it but suddenly it locked up and there is no way we can start it again even to reset it!So , what's the deal? only for 6 months!!!!And buying that online makes it even dissapointing because I can't get a possitive answer from them. I never have had any problem with the site, but with electronics , that is not a good idea to buy them from internet.
We bought ours about 5 months ago and thought it was great up until this past week. Went to turn it on a few days ago and the sound was working, but the screen was blank. I started looking online and found that other people were having the same problem. It's not worth $100 for 5 months worth of use.
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 attempt at low cost digital video is just the type of propaganda that you would expect from a company trying to meet standards set by the front runners in the field of digital video. In the future, you should try to surpass your competition. Although I am an avid RCA consumer, I am at this time reluctant to purchase this product, for the simple fact that i am accustomed to top of the line performance from your company.
I bought this at a retail store, and had owned it for a couple of hours, and was placing cds into the little rolodex type cards, when I was walking down the stairs. I dropped it, and 10 of the 11 provided sleeves were broken... grr..
MY IPOD worked perfectly for exactly one year and five days. However, just as the 1 year warranty expired, my IPOD's hard drive crashed not only deleting the four thousand songs that I had worked so hard to build up (and spent plenty of money downloading). It seems quite convenient that almost the day after the warranty expired, the IPOD crashed. If you are going to buy an IPOD, go for the cheapest one as it is absolutely crushing to have this happen to a $350 dollar piece of equipment.
I liked this cover until I brought my Nook on vacation, and had two occasions when the Nook fell out of the case. This happens because while two of the corners are held in with elastic straps, the other two straps are fashioned with strips of cloth that are sown in the shape of a pocket, and both of them quickly became loose with wear. Based on that problem, I cannot recommend this product.
Cap is well made and a great idea. The lid is on a hinge that just flips down and so you don't have a lens cap dangling on the end of a leash. However, there are 2 major downsides and they are the reason I am returning the cap to the seller. First, the threads are not long enough to secure it to the threads on my camera. The threads start to catch, but there are not enough of them on the product to hold it secure to the lens threads. A little bit of pressure on the lens cap is all that is needed to pop it off. The second drawback is that the front of the lens cap ring is not threaded to allow the addition of extra filters or lenses. So every time I would want to add on my polarizing filter or 2x lens, I would have to remove the lens cap assembly to access the threads on my camera. The design on this lens cap does not allow for the addition of extra filters or lenses.So skip this product until the manufacturer fixes these issues. Its a great idea, but sure needs some refinement to be truly useful.
Well constructed...tight fit but OK. HOLES ARE NOT RIGHT FOR THE SONY N-DF340 MODEL...CAN FIND NO APPROPRIATE UNIT ADVERTISED ON AMAZON...IT IS USELESS BUT IS MORE EXPENSEVE TO SEND BACK THAN TO KEEP...WHITE ELEPHANT!Sony D-NF340 CD Walkman & MP3 Player w/FM Tuner
I have had this product for just about 3 years. The picture was great for the first two years and then it started showing a garbled input from certain sources. I found out that it was any SD signal (SNES, PS2, Analog channels). I decided to live with that. A few months later it started freezing and blacking out while I was watching TV or playing video games (different inputs). I loved this tv when I got it but I expect electronics to last more than 3 years.My recommendation is not to buy the extended warranty but buy a TV that the manufacture is willing to warranty for more than a year.
Have been using this in the office for 1.5 years now and it just broke down again. Rather, the scanner now refuses to work. Google "scanner error 5" and you will see what I mean. The first time it broke down, it was still under warranty, so I overlooked it. Now that the warranty is over, I am replacing it with a Brother MFC-9840CDW.The HP 2840 is also notoriously slow and noisy. We work in a relatively quiet environment and each time it prints a document, it gets so loud it is distracting. Toner use is average for the printer. Had to replace a drum after 1700+ pages. Forget printing large documents with this printer if you need them urgently. It takes ages to warm up and ages to get going before the first print and after that speed never really picks up even if you are just printing B&W; pages.The web interface doesn't load up correctly in any browser half the time. You need to refresh it a few times for the nav bar to load. Otherwise, the features are decent.Sacn to PC however fails over half the time. Initiating a scan from the PC however works much better.All in all, this is a lemon of a device from HP. AVOID!
I purchased the Lexar Media 256 jumpdrive. When I tried to use it I received a &quot;write protect&quot; error. After searching on the jump drive and every where on the internet to find out where the &quot;switch&quot; was, I found out that the jumpdrives delived in April had an error. I emailed the company, they wrote me back saying they would send me a return authorization, it has been almost a week now, no return authorization, and I still have yet to receive the initial rebate. I do not get a jump drive that works until I return mine. I have been disappointed with the delay. Friends of mine have jumpdrives by different manufacturers and have been very happy. Shop wisely.
Yes, Philips is well known for uniquely designed electronics, but this is one sad design. As an industrial designer, I have to be critical of a company who puts out a product like this. While the Philips AJ3950 is a decent CD player and decent stereo, it works badly as a clock.Yes, there are many nice features available to configure and tweak, but the interface is so poorly planned out you wonder what they heck the Philips people were thinking. When you are sleeping and about to go to bed or wake up, you do not have time to search for a particular buttons, especially since it is the size of an M&M; and smaller. The only big and easily accessible button is the SLEEP button that also adjusts the lighting glow fo the LCD/clock [that works well].The dial for the changing radio stations is a in a hard to reach area, curved around the back side of the Philips AJ3950. Instead of being able to use the clock with one hand like many other easier to use brands, this Philips requires you to arch your hand and maneuver around to press the buttons, turn the dial.The Philips AJ3950 is heavy and oddly shaped which means it wont fit very well in most places, like in the corner of the nightstand where most people place their clocks/alarms.The CD player opens with your finger pulling the side up, there is not eject button. The CD buttons like play/rewind/etc are on the very top of the Philips AJ3950, which is annoying because you have to reach even further than the surface of the interface to control the CD. The quality of the sound is pretty good and about the only good thing, there is. If you like alot of bass, you'll like the sound even better. Radio talk comes out quite low and vibrates the rounded speakers which do not give you surround sound like many people would think.You would think the volume control would be easy as a dial, but no, it is two separate little buttons you press to slowly click your way to louder/quieter. Worse off, is how you set the actual alarm/clock times. They are in the front of the clock below the LCD screen. There are so many buttons in the front interface, you might as well be pushing them all as you become more and more frustrated until you throw the product against the wall and go buy a much better product.Is that an exaggeration? No, I have had this clock for over a year. I hardly use it except to keep time and it's fun pushing the SNOOZE button to adjust the lighting control. Otherwise, this product is a waste of precious money. You'll lose sleep over it trying to learn the features. Like in Monopoly, take a "PASS" on the Philips AJ3950 and "GO" buy something else.
I thought they were going to be really cool when i got these speakers. I was wrong. It was okay at first, then they got fuzzy and the sound is all distorted. I guess since they aren't expensive, you get what you pay for... so i suggest spending more money
I don't know why the drivers on this printer get corrupted, but that's purely unacceptable. I bought this printer for $89.99 direct from Amazon about a year ago, so I would DEFINITELY not pay $249.99 as listed here! That's CRAZY!Anyway, the corrupting driver's alone makes this a printer to AVOID. I will never buy this printer again. The corrupting driver's makes this printer unusable!
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.
It did not work in Europe. Every hotel in the US has a hair dryer. Why would I carry this with me? However we need it in Europe when we travel. Garbage!
EDIT: As of around 3/3/10 the SecurePoint system keeps switching on and blocking all access. D-Link people have been abusive to irritated users on their forums. I have not been impressed to find that this system has, apparently, been vetting all our surfing even when it was supposedly disabled. Spyware gone crazy.D-Link blocked further discussion of this issue on their support forums and have not fixed the issue, so far as I am aware. See their final word on page 8 of the following thread, I am particularly unimpressed by their authoritarian attitude. They won't get another penny from me.[...]First, before you do anything else, you have to get the software update. Old versions gave horrible performance, wired and wireless. Later versions improved out of all proportion. I work for a commercial wireless equipment provider and I can't believe that they could have shipped the original version. But I would say that, wouldn't I? But we don't compete, I don't do domestic wireless.I am on v1.32 now and it doesn't crash. Previous versions, when WinAmp did a CDDB lookup the 655 would reboot. No more ripping CDs for me.The user interface is not bad, a bit confused but very well featured. I can block our 16 year old from doing all those things that would turn her mother gray, if she knew, with a fair degree of ease. The do have a few bugs, you need to define a schedule then a use for it before you reboot and put it in to operation. If you don't reboot it flushes the unused schedules and you need to start over. I don't see anything bad on the inside of the firewall, so I guess that is working. I set it up to forward port 80 to a local server and that worked fine too. So far so good.Then came the reliability issues. Well first was the crashing on CDDB access, which meant we lost Internet connection every time I played a CD, but a software update fixed that. No easy way to report bugs either.Anyway, reliability. After a while we noticed that the wireless would randomly drop after a few minutes. I cured this by adding a commercial wireless device to one of the wired ports. This restored reliable wireless Internet for a month or so, but then the wired side started dropping out. Now we have continuous dropouts. We know it's the 655 because when it drops the net you also can't get to the management interface, the web based management interface, that it serves on the local net. When it comes back up the Internet also returns.I got it in December, I guess I'll try to return it to offset the cost of trying something else, or maybe they can repair it, who knows?
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.
My switch, model GS605 V2, stops working periodically, effectively disconnecting my computers from the network. The computer says "network cable unplugged", or sometimes the network just stops responding.If I pull the plug, wait, plug it back in, everything is fine again, for awhile. I don't have to do this with my other switches: normally they work fine for several months, rarely hanging when there is a lightning storm, in which case power-cycling is the solution.Often the network comes back on by itself after some time. Sometimes it comes and goes - computer says network cable is unplugged, then it goes online again, and repeats, sometimes frequently.And then other times it works fine for a month or two. No obvious pattern here.I suspect, but have not confirmed, that occasional very long delays in Web site response may in fact be a temporary hangup from this device.I am pretty sure that the problem is with the switch, since power-cycling it solves the problem. Also, the computers are high quality; the cables are CAT-6 and very short.At least three reviews posted here mention a problem with overheating that otherwise has the same symptoms as I have. These folks were more generous, giving the unit 2- and 3-star ratings.I noticed that another model of Netgear switch has exactly the same problem I have, and is reported by many people. Thus, when I replace this unit, it will be a different brand.A switch is a switch, except when it does not work reliably.
Too heavy. trust me it will eventually wreck your usb input eventually. also lights burned out within 6 months. I got stick on glow in the dark keyboard lettes, the best solution, Glow in the dark stick on keyboard letters. you will love them.
I've had this for quite some time so this review is overdue but well-considered. Canon products aren't what the once were. The auto-focus struggles with alarming frequency. The display is minute and of poor resolution. The manual adjustments are somewhat non-intuitive. The build quality is a bit weak and questionably arranged. All things considered (after several years' consideration), I should have gotten the comparable Nikon.
I got this unit and tried using it to clean my lens, using the brush end added grease to my lens. After reading reviews, one of them said that it maybe a counter fit. The other side seems to work fine. I saw a piece of lint in the viewfinder so I tried using the brush to brush it away. When I looked through, not only did it get worse because the brush fibers fell off, now it left a greasy smear on the view finder. I called Canon about my T3i, and it has to be sent in for repair. After reading more about how to clean the view finder, it was safer to send it to the service center to have it done professionally. It is just sad that I will be without my camera for the duration of the repair.Don't make the same mistake I do. If you are going to use it, use it only for the front of the lens. Where at least you can clean the greasy residue off.
This is just a generic cable rather than Belkin branded. There is a white computer generated sticker on the package that says Belkin but nothing on the product itself. The cable is VERY thin and inexpensive looking. Disappointed. False advertising.
See reviews from the 27" version...model# 27PT6441/37 .. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002F8UYG . Fix costs less than $3.00 . Do it yourself.
Though not completely useless, this item has done little to improve my cooking. I like how the technology allows you to change the proportion of your measurements. However, I don't like the recipes and the look and feel of the product is quite dated.
Although I've long used Tiffen filters, I had to return this one I bought from Amazon as it was delivered to me in a defective condition; the lens was discolored all around the mounting ring, possibly even separated.
I found this router a bit flakey in two repsects.First, I've found that even after it has estabilished a connection with my ISP, I frequently can't access the internet through it. If I plug my old linksys in, no problems. It usually happens if I've physically done something with the router. At first I thought it was the network cable, but after replacing the network cable twice I don't think that's it. I've found that resetting the router usually gets it back into a good state, but that doesn't leave me feeling very good about the router.The second thing I've found is that when copying large files (media files > 1 GB) around on the wired LAN, my machines lose connection to one another frequently enough that the copy takes a LONG time to complete due to the network timeout. I haven't tracked down why this is the case, but it doesn't happen with my 100 MB linksys and it does with this router. Again, leaves me kind of regretting the purchase.I will say that I like the config UI and it was really easy to set up. The wireless has worked flawlessly and the signal is MUCH stronger than from my previous router. The logging it supports is also much better than anything I've seen in other routers.
apparently my 2000 dell 1 ghz pc is too obsolete for this thing, luckily amazon has great customer service and processed my return right away.the apple site and product descriptions are misleading...they note that pc's with usb 1.01 or 2.0 are compatible; however, nowhere does it say if you have usb 1.01 (like me) you need to buy an additional usb card for $100 or if you have usb 2.0 you need to buy the cable for $20 to make the ipod compatible.i have to say, though, i was very impressed by the design of the ipod when i opened the box... but not enough for me to go out and buy an apple.
This is a small radio which you can use to listen to talk radio while falling asleep. The headphones are also the antenna and after 6 months it became positional. I had to move the radio and the wire to the headphones to get reception. Also, after one month one of the presets broke off. I have now had it 1 year and all the presets have broke off and it is unusuable because of the bad connection to the headphones.
The bass breaks up on some pieces of music when the Rock or R&amp;B equalizer setting is selected. This happens independent of the volume level. I've experience this problem with the Apple supplied headphones as well as my Grado SR80s. A user definable equalizer might have helped but Apple does not include this feature with the iPod. I would not purchase this product if you plan to listen to music with a reasonable amount of bass.
I have bought these discs for my DVD recorder, and I've encountered that it fails quite a few times with these discs. I called a technical support agent and he said that their recorders aren't the only ones with trouble with these Memorex discs. Several other recorders from other companies had trouble with these discs. I have heard, however, that when run on a computer, they have no problems at all. So, if you're using them for a computer, by all means, use them. But if you're using a DVD Recorder, do not, I repeat, DO NOT use them (although they do not fail ALL the time). Thank you for listening.
Just do yourself a favor and stay away. I installed 2 cameras the night it arrived. Felt good about it. Next day power goes off and its not working. After some searching I find out that this is a common issue and their advice is to buy an UPS (back up power). Are you serious? I had problems contacting thier company before this purchase. After finding out about this models issue (LH136) I am thinking of removing and returning it. It's only been 24 hrs and I have a $800 piece of junk.
The Good: the price is reasonable, the picture is probably as good as any HD LC on the market. The Aquos has a "fine motion" setting to avoid jaggies for quick movement, but its usefulness depends on the program.The Bad: unreliable! I have not encountered the banding problem that others mention, but then again you have to be able to turn the unit on to see flaws like that. When mine was delivered, it failed to power up right out of the box. A set-up screen flashed for a second, and then the only thing I saw was a blinking green light. I did a little research and learned that this is a chronic problem, due to power supply failure. In fact, p. 8 of the user's manual has a special note stating that if you can't get the unit to power on, call Sharp (if you doubt me, download the manual from the Sharp site). Who includes a note like that unless they expect problems? So I called. Then the real adventure began.The Ugly: dealing with Sharp. When I called Sharp, the rep walked me through the reset procedure, with no luck, and then gave me the number of an authorized repairman. Sharp guarantees on-site repairs, but the repairman said he had to take it to the shop. It was Nov. 13, and little did I know at that moment that I would not have a new Aquos in my den for six weeks. So my old Sony Triniton (20+ years old, never been to the shop, as good as new) went back on the shelf. A few days later the repairman said that Sharp wanted to arrange a replacement set because the power supply was defective and they couldn't find the proper part number. According to their own manuals, the power supply cost considerably more than the entire unit, and that had to be a mistake. Then a day or so later they did manage to find the part, and said it would go out the next day by UPS ground. I said please, not ground, because it would take a week. The rep said no, only two or three days. The part was sent out a day late, and then took a full week to arrive. After installation, the repairman said the set needed a new main board as well and ordered it. I called Sharp to say please, not ground again, but they claimed it had already shipped. Four days later I checked with Sharp and learned that it had not been shipped, nor was it even scheduled for shipping. A supervisor promised to express mail it. Eight days later the part still had not arrived, and after calling I eventually learned that it was on backorder for at least two more weeks, so they had opted to replace the unit instead. No one had called to inform us. By this time it was the weekend of Christmas, so we had to wait four more days before a replacement could be arranged. When we called Sharp, they said it would ship by ground, and this time we were told that Sharp does not ship large LCD TV's by air. So by the time the replacement finally arrived, six weeks had passed. About two hours of that was spent trying to repair the original Aquos, and the rest of the time was waiting for parts to arrive from Sharp via UPS mule train. Sharp never called us, and if I had not been persistent in calling them, the original unit would still be in the shop. Also, no apologies from Sharp at any time. Rep's were polite but not much help, and two or three of them gave us false information. I'm hoping that the replacement unit lasts for awhile, because I don't look forward to going through all this again. The Sharp CEO supposedly has made LC flat-panels his flagship. I have a suggestion for him: hire a couple of people to turn these things on before they leave the factory, and reorganize customer service.
I was very excited about buying the Handspring Visor. However, twenty minutes after I bought it I started having technical difficulties. The screen would lock-up, and flash back and fourth on its own. I have decided to return it and go with the Palm V. Not only did the Handspring Visor dissapoint me, but the tech support line is long distance, and you wait at least five minutes before anyone answers. Also, you have to buy an additional serial port to send information back and fourth from your computer to your Handspring Visor. That costs an additional $30 shipping not included. When you add everything up it is just not a wise investment. I would strongly agree on purchasing the Palm V. A more reputable product is always the best choice.
The PDVD170 Portable DVD Player CH-LDV 700B All Region Code / Zone Free 110/220 NTSC PAL (1) ] SUCKS! I can not get it to play ANY of my DVDs. Okay, I got it to play 1 lousy photo disk. Big WHOOPEE, I didn't purchase this thing so I could only look at a ONE disk of photos.The DVDs I tried to play on it were a wide range that easily play on my Panasonic DVD-LS5 unit, my Toshiba pc, and my Sanyo VHS/DVD players. I load them and they INSTANTLY play.I tried brand new ones (fresh out of the box). I tried older ones,'homeburned', CDs and copies. NONE of them would play on this piece of garbage. They all work fine on my other electronic devices.According to the manual - Page 19 - I quote: "Close the disc tray and the unit will automatically start playback of the disk." HA! The only disk it played back was a photo disk. I tried 12 different types of DVD, CD and photo disk. The ONLY one that worked was the photo. 1 out of 12 ARE NOT good odds.SO, I re-read the manual. On page 5 (and page 33) it says that this is a region 1 player (That's the ONLY type of media I attempted to use and NONE of it worked.) WHAT? I bought this so I could play everything, from my region one to some imports I had planned on getting. Also, there are no codes in the manual so that you could change it from Region 1 to All Region code/Zone Free.Oh and the DVD kept spinning half the time when the Disk Door was opened. Dangerous!The only bright spot was how quickly I got this junk. I hope they refund me just as quickly.--One VERY dissatisfied customer
I purchased these after returning a pair of Sony MDR-EX51LP/WHIThe ear pieces on those seem to collapse when you tried to seat them in your ear.I read a few reviews on the plug and thought I would give them a try.The one I saw listed on other sites came with extra different shaped ear pieces and a carrying case.The one I received from Amazon came with one extra set of the same earpiece and no case.Well these did not fit my ear very good either. I sort of expected this after reading reviews but decided to try the mod using the cushion ear plugs.This did not work either. The problem I have is the rest of the head phone is too big so this does not allow me to get the earpiece in deep enough to seal so they just sound tinny.If I hold them in they have great sound but I really don't feel like holding them in all of the time.I will try some other earpiece mods to see if I can get a better fit.My advice is read the reviews on other sites also and check out http://www.headwize.com/projects/cmoy4_prj.htm this site shows you different mods for this headphone.
I think this cable works fine for a MINI usb to usb cable. Looks to be resonably good quality. It is listed and labeled as a MICRO usb to usb cable,which it dfinitly is not. DO NOT ORDER IF YOU NEED A MICRO cable!
This was my 4th Samsonite Business One Mobile Office, having worn out the last 3 over the years due to world travel. I expected the same quality on this one as well but was quickly disappointed. The plastic zippers started to fail almost immediately as did some of the stitching. It's as though their manufacturer finally figured out just how cheap they can make them. Would have returned it but I had to hit the road as soon as it arrived. Now after a few months I'm looking at replacing it with another brand.I really hate to write a bad review of this bag as I always loved it, but it appears that Samsonite's QC has taken a turn for the worse on this product. Very sad that I can no longer recommend this bag to anyone.
I have never had a product from Sony that wasn't wonderful until this. I have fully charged both sets of batteries numerous times and they won't hold a charge. Every time I go to use my Sony digital camera the batteries are dead. So I try the extra set and they are also dead. I charge them again, install them in the camera and store it for later use. I've repeated this 5 or 6 times since July 1st and I give up.
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.
flim kodak advantix 400 would not work they came out red .they did not delvop clear pictures.not good bennie taylor
Never written a review but thought I should say it never did work. Thank God I checked before I actually installed it, I advise everyone the same.
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.
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 20"x30"* It has a good grip* It's an EOS DSLR, so you can use Canon's lenses and accessoriesReasons 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.
this is my second mouse. same as the last one i bought. the last one, after i used it for 7 months it started dumb-click(once click= double click) very annoying. i made a fix on it with opening it and cleaning it. but after 4 months it completely broken which even doesnot have red light....just stop working....sucksi bought the same product again. and took care it well. but 6 months it stopping working again....god... i wont use this kind of suck mouse again. i even donot want to return it.donot buy this kind of mouse.save ur money for logitech......or some other brands period
For years I used a DYMO Label Maker 320 with no problem. Recently I upgraded to the model 400. I expected to plug it in, load the software from the enclosed CD, and start making lables. Boy, was I wrong. The 400 printed one lable and quit. No error message; no nothing. I went to the DYMO website, which told me to follow some directions to remove part of the installed software. I did what it said, but nothing improved. After several hours of aggrevation, I finally found what they call a "firmware update" that fixed the problem. In short, they put out a plug and play machine with software that doesn't work out of the box, and then did a poor job of telling the unsuspecting user how to upgrade it to fix their original mistake. Shame on you DYMO! I no longer recommend their lable maker.
I'm currently serving in Afghanistan. Alot of my buddies have IPODS and convinced me to buy one. So I did. Only then did I find realize that A BATTERY CHARGER IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE IPOD! NO, that's considered a $30 accessory.Next time I'm in the states I guess I'll have to go to an APPLE STORE and buy and APPLE PLUG to charge the stupid thing.
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!!
This is by far the worst mp3 player I've every used. The disks are expensive 10 bucks a pop, and the non rewritable. MUST I SAY MORE!!!!
I ordered two of these and one of them came missing several piecies so I had to assemble it with less shelves than the other one that came complete. The shelves of are a very flimsy design using plastic side suports with no metal unless you plan on anchoring these to a wall the DvDs are going to fall off if you are not careful.
A great item but it quit playing back after about 9 months of use. You could get bits of the messages by holding the mode button down momentarily. The gold paint wears off carrying it in your pocket.
I bought this so I could print wireless from my laptop, it didn't work. I called Hp tech support and after 45 min they couldn't get it to work either and explained I would only be able to print not use bidirectional scanning from the printer to scanner and suggested I return it. I bought it through amazon but it was shipped from Tech Depot an affiliated company of Office Depot and they said since I opened it that I could not return it. How was I supposed to know it wouldn't work without opening, I won't shop from office depot or Tech depot again.
I like the idea of having audio alerts for distance, speed, calories, etc. when running. Unfortunately I found this device's GPS tracking unreliable and inaccurate. I ran a course of a known distance, and on several attempts using this device I got several different milage and speed results. In addition, my split times were all over the place. Also, viewing the maps on their website showed varied locations. Thus, while I like the idea, I would not recommend this device until their GPS issues are improved.I have since tried a Garmin GPS device and found it to be very reliable.
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.
Running Windows 2000 with USB PCI card. Horrible time with the reader. Still not set up. Technical Support in my opinion non-existant although a couple of nice guys there. In fairness to Sandisk problem could be my Windows 2000 or the USB PCI card. Even thinking of going back to Windows 98 to see if solves the problem. NOt sure if sorry I bought device or not.
This item is a great idea on paper.You could switch source 1 to source 2 vice and versa.You could get speaker A or speaker B or AB at once.Unfortunately this item suffer of a major flaw in design.I use in wall 14 gauge audio wiring, nothing from outter space, just a simple in wall 14 gauge.I can insert a 14 gauge wiring into each back plate holder, though it is my firm assumption it is meant for 18 gauge or thinner wiring because the weight of the wire just unclamp from the back plate even if I tight screws really hard. The backplate where you see the screws are clearly too short in depth and some 14 gauge tighten ok inside but most just unclamp by themselves because the wire is just too thick for the length you insert inside the wire holder. A bit more depth to hold the wires on the back plate would be extremely welcome. I will try to mod the backplate going extremely slowly tomorrow and see if I can pierce each back plate screw holder so each wire almost go through which should tremendously help keeping those wires in place. I will void warranty but I have little choice, the contractor is about to put new walls in the kitchen.I can say in inch the depth of each wire holder on the back plate but in millimeter I would say no more than 1.5 millimeter perhaps 2 millimeters at best and being really optimistic, it is extremely short... just way too short and that is a major frustration and design flaw right there. There is just too much chances 14 gauge wire just unclamp whenever and if they do not right away, it will happen during the first year.So Beware before buying!!!Good item, good price, good idea, poor design that could lead to major frustration on anything bigger than 18 gauge wiring.
I have purchased one pair of headphones and another was given to me as a gift, and both broke in a span of 6 months. You fork out 140 for a pair of great sounding headphones that have the built of a cheap 10 dollar plastic frame. Bose basically suckers people into buying these horrendously made headphones. Unless you want to pay 200 for the ones that are more reinforced.
I initially bought this camera, but after a few days of using it, while I was happy with the photos it produces, I could not get past all the things about it that i did not like.- The lack of audio on movies. How much would a microphone have cost Olympus to put in?? Seems sort of a waste to even have the movie feature at all without sound.- The motor, I've read it before, and must agree, it sounds like each time the lens comes whirring out of it's shell, it will be the last time. God awful sound. Cannot get away from the feeling that they REALLY cut some corners making this camera- ....- Shape and size. This camera is too large in odd ways. It is small and large all at once. Hard to explain, but that is how it felt. It will not fit in a jacket pocket, forget about a shirt pocket or pants pocket. The shape is awkward. While I was holding it, I kept having the feeling like I would drop it if I did not pay attention to the fact that I was holding it.- Last but not least. The batteries! I initially thought, well with AA support, I'll never be without batteries as long as I can find a corner store in my hour of need. What a mistake. Within the first 2 days I went through 3 sets of 4 batteries. I really did not think this through. In retrospect, to me given the availability of lithium battery technology, it would be like buying a laptop computer that used D alkalin batteries for power. People would laugh at the idea. They should too when it comes to alkalin and Digital CamerasI ended up returning this camera and moving up a bit to a better camera and am SO much happier. I bought a Canon S30 and it fulfilled ALL the things I found lacking in the Olympus 3020. Given that it came with a rechargable lithium battery and charger, if I had kept the Olympus and bought rechargable AA batteries and charger, I would have only spent around 50 more dollars.My last comment in the hopes that some Olympus employee will actually read this and take some action is this. I mainly bought this camera because I had an Olympus 35MM film camera and loved it (still do!). It lacked all the things that I had come to expect with my film camera. Why they could not have used the same camera shell is beyond me. They do on their lower end models. I guess that square, awkward shape is a "feature??"
The Transmitter performed well in sending the signal to my radio. It completely drowned out any radio interference. The sound quality was OK, but I'd recommend the Monster Transmitter for a richer sound even though the Coby transmitter sends out a stronger signal.My problem is that the Coby died after 3 days. Part of its appeal is that you can plug another device into its Cigarette Lighter Adapter. When I plugged an air compressor in the socket to fill my tires, it blew out the Coby transmitter which won't even power on.Since it was still under warranty, I could send it back to Coby if I include a money order to cover shipment. This annoys me. Why do I have to pay even more for a defective product? I'll eat the shipping cost to return it, but Coby should eat the shipping cost to replace it.In any event, I bought the Monster transmitter which is performing better IMHO.
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.
I bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas, what a mistake that was, the flash overexposed every picture and the manual controls were not user friendly, invest in a better camera for your money like the Vivitar 3785 or Canon A510 .
My company got several of these drives, and the biggest problem we have had with this is data being corrupted. You think files are on the drive and safe only to find out they are corrupt. I would avoid and go with Western Digital or Seagate USB solution.
unless my port configurations are strange, which i'm sure they aren't, this cable is only capable of 4-bit transfers.. that is, around 70k/sec at most. junk compared to universal FAST cables or even 8-bit. you get what you pay for, i guess.
Have bought many Panasonic products in past but New Panasonic is focussing on low price rather than high qualityBought four headphones and after few months wire connections to head set breaking and initial indication is crackling noiseWill not buy Panasonic products until they go back to high qualityWill pay more for high quality and will chose other brands
While this may work, to improve reception in a building which has marginal signal inside, but adequate signal outside, this definitely DOES NOT increase range by 30 miles on RV's and boats. I specifically purchased this for my boat (they advertise a lot in boating publications and target the market). I installed the system exactly as instructed. I had the outside antenna on a mast above the boat (a Nordhavn 40 trawler). The antenna was 30 ft above the water. The inside antenna was mounted on the lower deck in a stateroom, with the antenna facing down and away from the outside antenna. There was at least 3 Fiberglass and wood bulkheads (Walls for you non nautical types) separating the antennas. I took the boat off the SW cost of FLorida (Marco Island) and started heading south. I usually lose signal about 9 miles south of Marco (Verizon). When I was down to 1 bar on my phone I powered up the amp. No difference, I had to literally put the phone directly underneath the inside antenna to get a few more bars, and then I only had signal for another 2 miles. I had the same experience with my Sprint MIFI card.So lets see, over $500 + expense and trouble to install this thing under the best of circumstances (over water, line of sight to cell towers), only to get 2 additional miles over my hand held phone. Save your money, it just doesn't work.
I used this router for over a year, then when I found out that it was responsible for my inability to use Skype, dumped it for the Belkin N-1Cons:1. Chops up, garbles and waffles Skype IP telephone service. This is an bug in the firmware that is not acknowledged by Belkin. It does not go away with the suggested firmware upgrades and it cannot be configured away. The problem went away immediately when I used the same computer and setup with a different router (including the Belkin N-1 router) but it ruined my international calls for a year by making it impossible to conduct a conversation and that cost me plenty.2. Technical support is slow, does not answer questions correctly. Seems like the typical sad story of high-priced, slick US-brand product with penny-a-day Third World outsourced script-reading tech support.Pros:1. Very powerful. Wireless will cover all floors of a small house.2. For a router, relatively complete documentation and setup only moderately complex.3. Largely decorative LED lights are not overly bright, unlike more recent models that light up entire room at night.
Oh you can go wrong buying from Memorex and there is a surprise!I just bought the 4 Gig GEN2 adn my last Memorex anything.NOTE from Memorex WEB page:USB Flash Drives (TravelDrives)Limited 1-Year Warranty: Memorex warrants this product against defects for one year from the date of original purchase. Purchaser's exclusive remedy is limited to replacement of any defective product. This warranty applies to the original purchaser, proof of original retail purchase is required. This warranty specifically excludes damage caused by misuse, abuse, improper storage, or use in a commercial application. This warranty applies only to this product and excludes bundled software, connected equipment or data recorded in any form. In no event shall Memorex be responsible for any direct, incidental, consequential or other damages of any kind.You can see the warranty states replace! I just called them as the 4-gig drive I just bought is dead. I plugged it into the computer, transferred one small file to it and went to transfer the second and the drive was "write protected". There is no fix and I cannot remove my data from it. I found allot of people on the web that have the same problem. Nobody can fix it. Even Memorex states it cannot be fixed.It was plugged in for 2 minutes. Memorex tells me I can ship it to them and they will send me a "reconditioned" unit. OR, I can contact the online company I bought it from and have them replace it. So, I paid $60.00 for new and got 2 min of use and they want to send me a reconditioned unit that if it happens again, they will claim there is no warranty for reconditioned product. They will not send a new one and THEY WANT ME TO SEND MY DATA TO SOMEONE ELSE.You will also note the warranty on the web is 1 year. The warranty with the drive is 2 years. Well 2 years or 2 min. which ever comes first. I'm done. I won't do business with a multi-million dollar company that FAILS to disclose they replace product with refurbished item and makes there money by ripping off the little guy or the people who sell there product.
The Altec Lansing speakers arrived with a system that I had custom ordered from a great online company. I have to admit, that I was very dedicated in researching every aspect and part of my new system. Except.. unfortunatly, for the speakers.The Altec Lansing speakers have great sound, and when there is no interference it comes through crisp. Playing games or watching movies can be a real treat with these speakers. On the downside, these speakers *constantly* pick-up interference. Cell phones, a wireless hookup, infact just about any other form of electronics seems to be able to trigger loud pops and a very loud hum from the speaker. This is made more difficult for me since I live in an apartment setting and am constantly exposed to the wandering and random electronics of our neighbors.We have our system in the system in our bedroom and have been woken up by the subwoofer humming randomly. Not pleasant. The subwoofer has gone days without making a sound before, but when it does, you'll be wishing you bought something else. I urge you to keep looking, there has to be a better option out there somewhere.
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.
CTG 27572 termination plugs for ethernet cat 5e are just plain hard to work with. Let it be known that I had never wired ethernet plugs and had the misfortune to start with these. With that said, I have done extensive model railroading in HO scale and am used to manipulating tiny parts. These plugs with their loader bar are just a pain. If you haven't ordered yet, buy the Platinum-Tools-100003C-Connectors-Clamshell, watch a Youtube video on terminating ethernet cable with plugs and you'll find the process quite easy.However, if you are stuck with the C2G plugs, here is how to make life easier (took me about five plugs to work out this method).Before you cut anything, install strain relief boots in proper orientation on each cable end.1. Cut cable sheathing (don't nick wires underneath) to expose about 1.5" of twisted pair, 2" if you want to make it even easier on yourself.2. Separate the twisted pairs and untwist each pair completely3. Straighten each wire as well as possible4. Line wires up in order desired following standard T568A or T568B (you must be consistent) from pin 1 on your left to pin 8 on your right5. Bend each of the solid colored wires down slightly (4 total), keeping them in order. Cut these four wires at a 45 degree angle leaving the brown wire on your far right as the longest.6. Holding the loadbar so its flat face is away from you and complete holes are on the bottom, insert the four solid colored wires into the C2G loadbar complete holes, longest first (the other four wires will go into the indentations which are not complete holes).7. Still keeping all the wires in proper sequence, lay the top four striped wires into the proper indentations on top of the loadbar8. Still keeping all the wires in their proper sequence, slide the loadbar back towards the cable sheathing until it is approximately 5/8" from the sheathing; trim the wires flush with the front of the loadbar while it is in this position.9. With loadbar and wire still in the same position, that is to say flush with the wire ends, slide the loadbar and wires into the rj45 plug (plug contacts up and away from you, catch down), ensuring that the brown wire is on your right (pin 8) and that all the other wires are still in the sequence you want. [The reason to do it this way is that if you push the wires through the loadbar prior to inserting it in the plug, the wires drift apart, making them very difficult to get into the proper contact locations within the plug itself.]10. Once the loadbar is as far into the plug as it will go, push the cable towards the plug. If all has gone well, the wires will push about 3/8" through the loadbar and into the plug itself. In the final result you want part of the sheathing to be inside the plug. The closer the plug contacts are to the twisted pairs, the more reliable the connection.11. Crimp the plug & slide strain relief boots into place if used.This is more how-to than review. The review part is simple: avoid these if you can. Hopefully the how-to will be useful to anyone trying to terminate cat5 (or 6) with the C2G plugs.
Cartridge never worked. The printer would not recgonize the cartridge. The contacts on the back side are different. I believe this is why the printer did not recognize the cartridge.
I purchased this big nice case to hold our karaoke disc for our business. The second weekend of use the zipper broke. Case is still usable,but because the disc will slip out of the holder pages a little too easy I don't feel safe to carry by the handle without it being zipped up. Would've returned but we have a lot of disc and didn't want to spend the time to unload and load again and I had already trashed the other case.
Headband is not adjustable. Would not fit me. Had to return the product.
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.
First the clock wouldn't stay set--neither manual nor auto. The sleep timer never would count down. Then the indicator lights would come on, but no picture or even light from the screen. The only way to make it stop humming was to unplug it because the the power switches on the unit and the remote wouldn't work. Then it wouldn't turn on at all. All within a two week period. The only service center in Nashville is closed, so I made repeated calls to the 800 number where friendly people told me to "fax Fernando and wait 14 working days for a response". There's been a different excuse every time I've made a follow-up call. If someone offers you this worthless huge, incredibly heavy doorstop for free, ask them what you ever did to them to deserve such abuse.
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.
Lesson learned with this item? Always buy a service plan. I bought this DVD/VCR home theatre in December 04 and Right after the warranty went out in May 05 of course the entire system broke down. The machine would turn on and after 5 minutes the subwoofer would start making a thumping sound and the whole apparatus would shut off. After being off for about an hour the whole process started over again. Luckily the parts were still under warranty so I took it to my local guy and he has had it since then (it is now October 05 of this writing) and he hasn't been able to figure out whats wrong with it. He also informed me that three other XBS444's have been turned in all of them doing the same thing. I haven't heard anything of a recall but I want my 250 investment FIXED NOW! I have had the same problem with most things I have bought at Circuit City and Best Buy, and they want you to cough up the extra 200 bucks because they won't stand behind the products they sell. My Desktop Computer in 2000, my DVD/VCR in 2004, and my Laptop in 2005 all died after 6 months to a year of use. Luckily by the time I got to the laptop I wised up to the game. Everything is designed to break once. So get a service plan. (PS when it worked the machine was fine and all the features were wonderful, however the timer on the VCR would only allow you to record one programed event, and then it would eject the tape, so you can't leave for a week and expect it to tape 7 hours of material at different times)
The first unit I received worked exactly the same with the internal high-gain amplifier turned on or off. Checked the connections, power supply, etc. but it appeared that the amplifier just wasn't working. I returned the unit to the vendor and received a new unit. This one showed a noticeable improvement in reception of weaker stations when the amplifier was switched on. One odd thing about the antenna was that it appeared to work much better (at least with my receiver) when using the supplied coax-to-twin-lead adapter instead of connecting directly to the coax.After some time (> 1 year), I installed a new receiver and connected the antenna to it. I setup the radio station presets and then noticed I'd forgotten to connect the antenna amplifier power supply. When I plugged it in and turned on the amplifier, no difference at all. After testing and checking the connections, still no difference. The antenna does work but does NOT add any active amplification of weak signals so, essentially, it is now a $70 dipole antenna (which can be built or bought for under $10).
This antenna didn't do much for us - it worked slightly better than our rabbit ears. It pulled in the signals less than 6 miles away but couldn't do much with those 6+, which is similar to rabbit ears.
Returned product because of persistent buzzing electrical noise when turning my head or moving hand up to earpiece (on all 3 channels and tunings); probably related to the fact that I could OVERHEAR MY NEIGHBOR'S CORDLESS PHONE in them. My guess is everything from my computer sound card could be heard on the cordless too, given the right channel/tuning conditions. I expect the design flaw isn't limited to this brand/model but for all wireless headphones. But since the drawback wasn't mentioned in the product description, here it is in a review.For what it's worth, the sound quality when not buzzing was very good, and they were comfortable ...
This router might work for some, but BEWARE if you have Vista or even some versions of XP this thing WILL NOT work without extensive configurations and time, I spent 2 hours with customer service trying to get mine to work and after they cut me off twice, I was trying to talk to someone from india who could not speak English and was in a room with 100 people, when I asked to be transfered to someone else, she put me on hold for 20 more minutes and I git a male indian who I could not understand and after 30 minutes of struggling with his English I gave up.I am sending this thing back, it will not recognize Vista, and it does not recognise another computer I have which has XP. I did the steps correct becuase it DID recognize two comp I have with new versions of XP.The biggest problem is their customer service. I was on hold for over 90 minutes and never got my problem solved.I sent emails as well and got nothing.If you are an IT expert then you might be OK but if you are a IT savvy lay person who wants a home router THIS IS NOT THE COMPANY TO BUY FROM, they are a tech head supply firm for people who know the lingo and can do advanced configurations.
I purchased this card for a Garmin Streetpilot Colormap GPS. I am using Garmin Mapsource software.I updated the GPS software to support the 128 mb card.I am planning a long trip next month.I downloaded about 100 detail maps to the card which is about 97 mb of data. Some of these maps are missing when viewed on the GPS. Garmin finally told me after about 8 e-mails that the Colormap can only use 50 maps maximum on this card. That would equal about 50 mb of data. A 64mb card is all that can be used.I spent $60 on a card that that is useless.
I have a car that has very bad visibility and huge blind spots to the rear.When I started installing this system, I first attached the camera to the license plate, and temporarily hooked everything up to test. It was just after the sun had set, but it was very bright still. At first the view was blanked out because the angle pointed at the bright part of the sky, when I adjusted it downward, I got an excellent view of the driveway. I was pleased, so I went forward with the install.Of course it was dark when I finished. So the camera was in low-light mode. The view had a large amount of bright blue dots every where a pixel was not getting enough light. Turning the color adjustment to the point that it was completely black and white improved this. The nighttime image is dark and grainy, and any cars behind you with their lights on will flood the screen to the point of uselessness. So essentially the nighttime performance was poor. With no brights lights, the nighttime image is generally good enough to use to back up, but the original mirror is much better, even with the limited visibility.This was very inexpensive, and some people may find that this serves their needs, so for those people this may be good enough. The monitor is reasonable quality (I have a large number of monitors designed for cars, so I have some basis for comparison) and it has the ability to flip the video around in case you mounted the camera in a manner different than designed, and it also supports both aspect ratios. So I generally like the monitor. The only downside is it has very little reflectivity, so it does not work as a standard mirror, its reflectivity is comparable to a mirror that has been tilted to the "dimmed" position.My wife doesn't like the mirror, or the camera, and I don't like the camera. So the monitor will end up in my pickup truck, my car will get a new monitor, and both will get better cameras. The money spent was not wasted, but had it cost any more I would have regretted it. I purchased a second camera just like this one, should not have done that.
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?
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!
The old adage is true...you really do get what you pay for. After 5 short months the tape sensor went bad on this unit, trapping a cassette inside and rendering the device useless. Labor cost would be almost as much as I paid for this although the part is warranty. My advise is to spend a little more for a more reliable machine.
I believe that the scanner that I received was defective. The software that shipped with the device wouldn't recognize it. It also seems like the scanner would lock up during set up, then power itself down and would not come back on without unplugging/replugging.Returning for replacement/refulnd.
It's handy to have a VCR and a DVD player in one machine, but when the VCR is on, there's a distinct buzz. When the DVD's on, the volume is ten times louder. Also, the DVD player's "display" does not show you how much time is left on whatever you're watching. If you want to know how much time is left on a movie, you'd have to use a little math as it only shows you how much time has elapsed. Especially annoying when you're watching a DVD extra with no idea how long it is. Other than that, I like the remote, I like that in VCR mode you can fast-forward in different speeds, and I like the remote-controlled eject button.
I purchased this TV in September 2004. After less than three months, I started having problems with roaming patches of different colored pixels on the screen. Sony is unable to fix the unit (It's been in their repair faciilty since early January!) and wants to replace the unit with a refurbished unit (history and age unknown) without extending the warranty. They say that's all they are required to do. For the price of this unit, the least they could do is replace the faulty unit with a new one.You pay a premium for the Sony name because you expect to get a superior product and customer service. I've been highly disappointed with both.
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.
Didn't care for it - bought a Zune instead - it did more had a radio, bigger screen ... and more storage - easier to download and find music. Able to grab music and not worry about Apple's proprietary m4p format... no converting needed.Buy Zune!
I purchased this recorder to record voice only. I will use these tapes to record and listen to auto-suggestions during self-hypnosis. I found the machine easy to use but the noise recorded from, apparently, the machine itself is so distracting that it is not usable. In other words it self creates and records noise. During playback while I am speaking it is just barely acceptable. During pauses in speaking it is noisy and distracting to the point of irritation. I would have been willing to pay more for a recorder for this use but it was the only one available at the store I was in. Now I am searching for a machine with better quality audio. In the future I am sure I will switch to digital but tape is most functional for me at this point in time...
Tried using with an XP SP2 laptop. The device could not maintain a connection to attached peripherals. Purchased specifically for the parallel port function which would fail during transmit. LOOK FOR ANOTHER OPTION
If you buy this with the intention to watch movies...do not buy it. The DVD portion is horrible quality. It locks up CONSTANTLY! Our 10+ years-old Toshiba DVD player is more dependable than this. If you think you are getting quality with the Bose name, forget it! BTW, buy your speaker stands at Walmart for $40. Bose should give everyone their money back and STOP selling this item. It locks up and overheats, and we suspect the heat is destroying our DVDs. I put in a disc in the morning to start my day out right with Yoga, and I end up furious and frustrated because I want to throw the player out the window. So much for my moment of zen! We garbage-picked a Samsung and it is great, so much better than the Bose. You will be disappointed with this item!
I bought my A15-S129 two years ago for $500, but since then it's given me a wealth of problems.Given that statement, I should say that I use my laptop for perhaps 6+ hours a day, and often not in ideal conditions, i.e. on my bed. Also, when it has been working free of problems, it has met my needs sufficiently, which include word processing, internet surfing, and the occasional low-graphic game. I don't think the Intel video card can handle any game that's graphics-intensive, as I tried running World of Warcraft and found it almost unplayable.During the end of the first year, the laptop's fan start to make noises. I opened the laptop up and took out the cooling unit. Evidently the adhesive holding the unit together had tilted the rotor in one direction, so the fan's blades were grinding against the surrounding casing. After coping with it for a few weeks, it became unbearable, as an official "cooling system error" popped up on my screen a few times. (The fan would stop itself if it kept grinding against the casing) I bought a replacement fan, installed it myself, and the cooling system has given me no problems since.After about 18 months, the hinge connecting the display to the main board became extremely wobbly and loose. Nowadays, if I tilt the screen more than 20 degrees from vertical, the hinge will give out and the screen will slam down on whichever side it was tilted towards.After two years (i.e. right now), a component in the hard drive has either been broken loose or placed in a spot it shouldn't be, since my hard drive now makes extremely loud grinding noises if I don't place it at just the right (often awkward) angle. I'm afraid that one of these days the laptop will simply refuse to start up because the hard drive can't be accessed.I don't think 2 years is an acceptable life span for a computer, so I am ultimately disappointed with my purchase. I have backed up all my files and plan on buying a new laptop soon. I have no intention of purchasing another Toshiba--it's just not a risk I want to take.
The problem I have with this is that what it says is the fastest way is not. It doesn't know most of the roads where I live and leads me to a lot of barricaded roads, gated roads and seems not to be able to locate addresses once your near your destination. Its probably programed to run the shortest distance but sometimes that leads me into mucho traffic and traffic lights. I use it to run service calls in my business and time wasted is money wasted.
This product did seem to work in my Canon printer for about a week. After this, I was on the second black ink when "blotches" started appearing along the right side of the printouts and then in the middle. I contacted Canon and was told that "compatible" ink can cause this and referred me to a service center to see if I could pay $60 to have the printer serviced.
Not worth the amount i spent on it.. Its just ok ...Needs more pic so that it one could analyse correctly before buying.
Got myself this 40 gig iPod from Amazon for Christmas 2004. In early 2005 Apple introduced the 60 gig iPod. (Missed it by that much!) Mine worked fine for 7 months then the hard drive kept spinning up, over and over, but would never engage and the screen displayed a sad face icon. Went to Apple's support site and tried their suggestions but when you get that sad face icon it basically needs service. The site gave me a form to fill out to return the iPod to Apple by mail. (I didn't know there was an Apple store about 30 minutes (one way) from me and the site didn't bother to inform me of that.) Apple sends me an empty box overnight. I slip the iPod inside and call DHL back to come pick it up. An hour later it was on its way back to Apple, overnight. They check it in the next day but it takes 3 days before they get around to sending me a replacement. Another overnight shipment and after a week I get my replacement iPod. Cost me over $30 in shipping to do this because Apple will only pay for shipping for the first 6 months of your 1-year warranty. They also don't offer a cheaper non-overnight alternative. I did love the iPod when it worked so I figured I'd better protect the nearly $400 investment with Apple's extended warranty. About $70 more. With that Apple would pay shipping during the warranty period.So I pull out my replacement iPod, turn it on and -voila!- sad face icon! Right out of the box! Call them up. Ask if they will send me a new one and I'll slip this broken one in the return box. Nope. Not their process. So we do the empty-box-to-me-overnight, full-box-to-them-overnight, three-days-to-send-a-replacement-overnight and a-week-later-I get-my-3rd-replacement-iPod tango. Actually, it's the same one I sent them with a letter saying they were able to fix it without any repairs to the hardware. I turn it on and ta-da! Sad face icon! I'm getting steamed. Do a little poking about the Apple site and find there is an Apple store in a mall 30 minutes from me. WHAT?! I don't have to do the weeklong mail repair? I make an online appointment with the Apple Genius Bar and show up right on time. Genius hears my story, sees the problem, will replace, but they are out of stock of the 40 gig iPods, might take a week to get them in. Argh! Okay, 2 days later I get a call from the store telling me my iPod is ready for pickup. They tell me no appt necessary when just picking up so I go at my convenience. Genius gives me 4th iPod. I turn it on. Bada-bing! Sad face icon, right out of the box, right in front of Genius's face! He gets another one from the back. Holy smokes, the 5th iPod works! I take it home and spend several hours recharging and then uploading my 20 gigs of music, audiobooks, and podcasts.5th iPod lasts about 2 months and I'm back at the Genius bar again. This genius tells me they had a bad batch of the 40 gig drives when I got my last replacement but he's gonna give me a new one which will be fine. Uh-huh. My 6th 40 gig iPod works a few months then does the same damned thing with the hard drive spinning up over and over in and endless loop but never being able to read the contents. Back to the Genius bar and onto replacement iPod #7.So $500, 4 hours of driving + gas costs, and 7 iPods later, I have 4 months left on my extended warranty. Cats have nine lives do iPods? It's pretty clear the 40 gig drives are defective and "the bad batch" is the ONLY batch they have and rather than upgrading customers to a product that works they just keep feeding us the same supply of defective junk until the warranty runs out and we're stuck with a costly repair. This really is deserving of a class action lawsuit. Apple should be ashamed of themselves. I laugh when I see their anti-PC commercials. I've never had this much trouble with any other brand of computer equipment. If they don't make good on this defective product I'll be switching to Creative Zen. Really shameful.UPDATE: iPod #7 hard drive failed AGAIN, just days before warranty was up. On to iPod #8 now with a 90 day warranty. Wonder if it'll make it.
We purchased 6 of these for our elementary school classrooms. The trigger that pushes down the sensor that tells the unit when the CD lid is closed seems to be microns too short, and you have to slam down the lid to make this sensor actually sense. Sometimes it will think the lid opens while playing a CD, which is a nuisance. If you need it for the radio, this should do the trick, but if you want to play CD's, you could probably find something better.
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.
USB 2.0 to IDE Cable Adapter (for 2.5-Inch and 3.5-Inch IDE)USB 2.0 to IDE/SATA Cable AdapterUSB 2.0 TO IDE/SATA ADAPTER, WORKS WITH 2.5IN AND 3.5IN HARD DRIVE, 5.25IN CD/DV ( BT-300 )Ordered device and put it to use without any problems at first.Was a little confused when I hooked it to my 2.5 HDD (laptop hard drive). Did not see how power adapter works. It turned out that my 2.5 HDD received power from the USB port on my computer. My guess is that if you hook it to a USB hub it should be a powered hub.One day I hooked it to a 3.5 HDD and nothing (before this it worked fine). After trouble shooting, I found that the DC output was 11 and 6 volts vice 12 and 5 (which is what it should have been). Was it always like this or did it just go bad? I do not know. However 11/6 is not enough (or to much?) to power the HD to spin.I could have just gotten a bad device (it happens). I received a refund, so all is good.If device did not break, would rate this 4 stars (not 5, because instructions suck). I think that it is great to hook up things without cracking the case of my desk top.Would recommend you buy, just CHECK AC ADAPTER BEFORE USE. It may save you the fear of thinking that your device is broken.
I bought this computer thinking that it would be a great tool for bringing to college (the 200 GB hard drive was the main sell), but the screen keeps going blank and the touchpad does not work well. It highlights things I don't want highlighted and kept locking, and as a person without any patience whatsoever, this has become a problem. I've called Toshiba countless times and their technical support is terrible in helping me with this problem. I'm returning this laptop this weekend and getting the laptop I originally wanted...an HP. Do not spend your money on a laptop that just keeps giving you problems.
I am a very technically proficient person, and I find this device difficult to configure.If you want this device for just a simple firewall to keep the bad guys out, it is fine. You can plug it in and it works out of the box. (Personally, I would rather buy a $39 router instead)If you want to allow certain access to specific computers on the inside LAN, use something other than this device. It is difficult to figure out, and the tech support is weak on D-Link's site for this model.
I have bought several of these units and in each and every instance they have failed after a few months.They haven't failed because of abuse. They were all gently used, strictly to listen to audio books.Once a unit fails it is a hassle to return for an exchange, through Creative Labs.
The battery I received from Briliant Store, Inc. was defective. I used it for literally 3 days and the battery "crashed" on me: even though it was about 50% charged the computer keeps thinking that it's at a critical level of 3% or less and hibernates. And yes, I did the whole "charge 100% and then drain for 3 cycles to break in the battery" as instructed. And no, I did not have this problem with my old battery.Bad experience. Bad product. Will edit review based on my experience replacing this battery from this company.I thought this was a good deal but if I had known this would happen, I would've spent a lil more and got a legit battery from Lenovo or something.
You really can't use it for audio books as it has no bookmark and you have to start the book over each time you " close " the book.Some of the external SD disks don't work.Get another one that is more reliable and easier to program.It turns out to be an expensive fm radio.
I was quite satisfied with this inexpensive hub, but like other reviewers, mine has failed even though it's just been used on my desk connected to a wireless keyboard receiver and a mini-USB cable for my mp3 players/camera. I think it lasted for a little over 1 year.So, now I too am buying a replacement.
Years ago, Sony was the cream of the crop. Now it's just just high-priced junk. I've been through two Sony VCRs (one doesn't rewind worth a damn and one shoots the tape halfway across the room when you eject it).About six months after I bought this DVD player, the fron display stopped working. It wasn't a huge deal since I was always sitting too far away to read it anyway. It was irritating though to have paid for a Sony, expecting reliability and having something break.The last straw was this weekend, though.Like many people, my Sony DVD player has now decided to not recognize a disc, no matter what kind of disc is inserted. When mine died, I started looking on the Internet to find out about the problem and found that it's a common problem with this model and that Sony doesn't want to acknowledge it. They'll offer to repair the player, but it will probably cost you more than a new one.Apparently, Sony is resting on its laurels and assuming that people will continue to pay good money for worthless products. I will not buy another Sony product and I sincerely recommend avoiding this unit unless you can find it for less than $10 somewhere. And even then, it's overpriced.
TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigatorthis prduct has no earthly value, it failed to function in english.i threw it into the trash can after 12 hours of frustation. when i called the maufacturer i tried to explain the problem. after a lengthy amount of time following the instructions from a factory trained 'expert' i was put on hold. after s few moments the call ended. i do not recomend this product to any sane person. also amazon will not be seeing anymore of my business.john S
I have a Back-UPS 1000VA. I use it overseas in South Asia where there are frequent power outages. Batteries usually last about a year or two.I bought one of these on one of my last trips to the States. On the second day of use, I noticed that the battery didn't hold charge properly. It drops from 100% charge to 60% charge in a matter of seconds, then discharges at a normal rate. This should never occur with a new battery. Unfortunately, I don't think Amazon takes returns on batteries, nor is that an option for me from my current location overseas.So just a general FYI and heads up. Buyer beware, there's a chance you could get a faulty battery from Amazon which doesn't hold its charge properly.I have previously purchased my batteries new from Ebay and have never had a problem with any of them.
I ordered two sets of this product for $17 total thinking that the picture was representative of the product and I got a great deal. This seller shipped the four batteries in an envelope and when I measured the voltage it was 2.8V to 2.9V which indicates that these batteries may be used. I am extremely disappointed and sad that an Amazon seller will resort to cheating!
Check out the IPod's support website and you'll see what I mean. The other issue is: Do I really want to WORK this hard to play a few tunes when I go jogging? I don't want to download any firmware or resynchronize, I just want to turn the device on and play music. I don't want to obsess about whether I really have enough charge to last a few hours, or not, maybe. I just want to turn on the device and play music. If you stay with this product, you might begin to wonder if you're doing product research or OS beta testing for Apple, particularly if you're one of those people who discovers issues with sleep mode, non-recognition of your IPod device by the computer or the software, or can't seem to charge the battery enough even though the PDA says it's sort of charged, maybe. In my opinion, these are BASIC issues that a company should deal with in a product BEFORE sending it to market. Imagine having to constantly worry about your computer laptop not working because it may not be able to figure out if it has been fully charged or not? What happened to the idea of: &quot;I put in a battery and the device runs for X hours, and then I recharge the battery&quot;? Imagine paying three hundred plus dollars for a piece of unfinished technology and feeling a debt of gratitude. Doesn't make sense. For this price, the device should work. If I have to work this hard to make it work, it had better cost under a hundred dollars since I'm doing their job helping them get the bugs ironed out. Take a look at all the comments with the positive ratings which make such obsequious concessions to a flawed product. The reality is this is not a finished product. It looks nice, but in practice, it's not a finished product, at least for this Windows user. I get better results with MP3s stored in SD memory on my Windows Pocket PC. Try again, Apple.
This camera was purchased for Christmas for our daughter. My daughter does not even use this camera after she has wanted a camera for so long.The screen is very small and the pictures are not clear at all. This camera in not worth the price it is retailed for. I would not recommend this camera. I am very disappointed with this product. It would be better to purchase a regular digital camera for your money's worth. You are paying for the Disney name, not the quality of the camera.
As others have noted, this part is not compatable with many of the Razors Amazon claims it is.If you own the ES8168S, ES8168, ES8167, ES8164, ES8163, ES8162, ES8807, or ES8161, the correct part number you need is the WES9065PC
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...
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
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!
Didn't work with two apple cinema displays 20" on a PowerMac G5 Dual.
I purchased this tv 2 years ago. it has developed white lines on the top 25% of the tv. the repairman said it would be 150 to 200 dollars to fix. I have never bought a color tv that did not last at least 8 years. this is junk
This item is a USB 2.0 to printer interface only. this is not a true USB 2.0/USB 2.0 device. It is poorly described.
I would never puchase another item from this company.I purchasd this item back in October and now the dvd part of thie television is not functioning.The company Apex is not honoring their service agreement. The service center thay gave me the number to no longer sevices their products and they have to tried to resolve this matter.I would never have purchased this item if I would have known that
First of all, I have Windows XP and I use my USB port for many devices (digi camera, printer, other audio device). This MP3 Player is made to be used on XP and 2000 only and it comes with a USB cable. So you figure I would have no problem....well think again. I could not get XP to recognize the device. I exchanged the MP3 player for a new YH-920 unit figuring the one I had was just defective. Well I ran into the same problem with the new one. I called customer support and they told me I had to send the YH-920 to them to have it repaired. I explained to them this is two in a row. They said "well, that can happen." I returned the product and decided to get an IPOD which is working fine.One other thing to look out for is the product manual. It is worthless. The only thing it gives real details on is how to purchase songs on Napster.If you can get this MP3 player to work I am sure it is nice but my personal experience says stay far away. Even customer support said their product was defective two times in a row. For nearly $300 it is not worth the trouble. Get an IPOD.
Skip this digital camera and go directly to the Coolpix 880 by Nikon (also on Amazon). Why, you ask? Well, this Coolpix is quite old (in terms of digital) and you'll be throwing your good money after a badly outdated camera. Here are the details why:Megapixels. The Coolpix 800 takes 2.1 megapixel pictures, but the 880 take 3.1 megapixel. (More pixels are preferred to less since this will affect your image quality. ANd believe me - you will SEE the difference!)Zoom. The 800 has a 2x optical, plus 2.5 digital zoom lens; however, the 880 has a 2.5x optical and the digital zoom. You always want as high an optical zoom because using pure digital zoom will make your pictures look fuzzy!Memory. Both the 800 and 880 come with 8 MB of CompactFlash, but most people would agree that this isn't enough. Purchase an additional CompactFLash card for 32 MB or more and you'll be happy you did.Downloading. The 800 only connects via serial port, but the 880 connects via serial OR USB. THe USB connection is MUCH MUCH faster for downloading pics to yoru computer, but the serial (800's only method) is horrendously slow.Batteries. THe 800 uses 4 AA batteries, but the 880 uses far superior and much longer-lasting 2CR5 lithium batteries. The 880's batteries also weigh less.Price. This is the ONLY reason you shoudl consider the 800 ($499) over the 880 ($699). But let's face it, if you have $499 for the 800, you should fork over the extra $200 and get the 880 so you can have a digital camera that will last you more than a year. The 800 is being phased out by Nikon. RUN to the 880 today! :)
I paid almost $200.00 for this item and NEVER recieved it. I then contacted Amazon to get my money back and went and bought it at Wal-mart. At least they give it to you. I am very dissapointed in Amazon for working with the Rainmaker Group.
I plugged it in and installed it, restarted my comp. and it said couldnt find driver. Finally got it to recognize driver only to discover that the scroll ball is stupid. Pages go up and down when i roll the ball horizontally and changing the settings with the software has no effect. Circuit City should cut this product off.
This device was the biggest pain in the neck, and after an hour of working away on it, it still does not work. I gave up and am going back to having a wired printer for the time being. Does not support WPA despite what Linksys says, and connectivity during setup would be laughable if not for the money I wasted on the product. This device is just one more reason why Linksys will never again be my first choice for networking hardware.
I bought this to allow me to control a Sony TV, Sony Blueray, Sony DVD, and 2 Panasonic DVRs. First off Logitech requires you to log on to the web and save all of the setting to their website. You need to list each piece of equipment that you want to control. This is a manual process, so you need to have all the model numbers written down or you are going to be walking back and forth to the computer. I'm an application engineer and I had trouble selecting the right configurations and options that I wanted. Not a very friendly process.Tried to contact Logitech support. What a joke.I finally got feedup and returned the unit for a refund.
I was (emphasis: "was") really happy with this camera, which I bought 1 year and three month ago (For those of you who know that Canon only insures their products for one year, you may be able to guess where this is going... ). Apparently, Canon digital cameras have a nasty habit of breaking down at or around the one year mark.For me, it was the dreaded: MEMORY CARD ERROR. I have treated my camera better than my girlfriend (honestly, ask her). Keep it safe, dry, never drop it, etc. Both of my memory cards are fine (my computer reads them effortlessly). But the camera mysteriously stopped working. $%^!Another common complaint is the zoom lense error (check other postings). Both of these errors regularly occur without any cause (!?!) or mistreatment of the camera! Its unbelievable!What does canon have to say? Here's the heart of their email to me:"The age of your camera and/or the cause of the error will determine your service options. If the camera was purchased less than one year ago, and you have a copy of your sales receipt, the unit can be sent to our Factory Service Center for repair (address and instructions below). If the camera is more than one year old, or if the camera was damaged by liquid, sand, or impact, it is out of warranty. We have two options available for out of warranty cameras: you may send the camera in for repair, or (if eligible) you may participate in our PowerShot Upgrade program.For non-warranty repairs, the standard labor cost to make the repair will range from $150.00 to $300.00. Parts may be an additional cost. Cameras damaged by impact, liquid, or sand may have a considerably higher repair cost, depending on the results of the Factory Service Center's evaluation."Solution: Send Us Money!! It doesnt matter that you spent $400 on this camera and now it inexplicably just doesnt work... send us another $150-300 (plus postage...) and you can use it again... OR trade it in for $100 off a new canon camera (that may well stop working too in another 15 months...)This isnt a freak incident, search around. There are hundreds of people in this situation and Canon just turns its back. Maybe its a problem with digital cameras in general, maybe its manufactured obscelence or maybe you should just buy a Nikon. Either way, I would not recommend gambling on this camera (in particular) or Canon (in general).
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.
My Netgear GS608/GS605 experience has been far less than stellar. Their support was low-quality at best, the hold time was nothing to brag about, though I have held for longer, and their ability to find the information requested (Wether this switch supports Jumbo Packets for gigabit) was limited at best. The answer was finally obtained (No, not supported by anything but their higher-end managed switches) after several hangups and false starts. I will be returning mine in favor of something else from another manufacturer.
I've read many reviews and don't know that I expected any different, but...- I'm not concerned that the off button is inside the battery door. Silly, but nothing more than an annoyance.- I'm not concerned that the probes will fail in six months to a year. I already know they will fail. Every grill thermometer I've ever had comes with these same basic probes and I already know going in that they don't last.- I'm not "too" concerned about the range. I'm not going to go for a bike ride while smoking anything. If I need the receiver to be a distance from where the smoker is, I can move it. Annoying, but not a deal killer in my situation.- It IS a big deal, however, that there is no real indicator for "lost signal" or "out of range." I turned the transmitter OFF completely and the receiver conitnued to display the last temperature. THAT'S A TERRIBLE DESIGN.- Similar issue: there is no alarm for probe failure. The company admits that the probes will eventually fail, shouldn't we able to know if it happens?I wouldn't recommend this unit for a pro or anyone who smokes long-cooking meats over night without checking on things.For many people, however [those of us who'll be frequently double checking that the transmitter is displaying the same temp as the receiver and occasionally triple checking against the dome thermomter on the smoker], this unit will suffice for the price.
The warranty from Coby is only 90 days and it broke a month later of course not under warranty anymore. It worked for 3.5 months and then just stopped playing and the screen glitches. It is a waste of money and Coby will no longer get my business or my support. They are rude on the phone and told me to get a cd cleaning kit and that was all they could do for me. What has happened to customer service these days????
Cannot zip case with Sony D-NF340. I never expected this from Sony.As a result player slips out of bag from time to time.
The product was working fine initially after I connected to my TV. However with the my dell laptop, the image was flickering on my TV. Although I did not care much, after a month, one fine morning the TV image got blurred and finally got black. Amazon was kind enough to take the product back since the return period lapsed just by 2 days, so made the exception. I will not recommend this product since its not reliable.
I've had this unit for about a year and a half and I'm not impressed by it. I just don't want to pay for a newer receiver and then buy another car cradle, home cradle, and boombox. OK.. so back to the boombox. This thing is poorly constructed and is not worth the $100 it costs. The volume control is the biggest issue I have. My boombox will randomly increase the volume by like 400% just based on antenna strength. If I try to turn down the volume and go to far it just cuts out.. I have to turn it up past that point to hear anything again. (Or turn the boombox power off and then on.. then the volume is temporarily fixed) The antenna is a piece of junk.. Everyday around 3 o'clock outer space just seams to disappear! (I have it facing south skies too) You could argue orbital patterns of satellites, but why does it claim to have a full Terrestrial signal and then on the display say no signal and It cuts in and out. Again.. don't buy the boombox.. it's junk! It has been like this since I bought it a year and a half ago.
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 bought this in particular because I had a USB device that no longer worked and it appeared to be because of a dirty connection. It really seemed like something an IT person should keep handy. Unfortunately, the cleaning heads are too big to clean a USB "A" cable end - which is what I really needed. If you want to clean the ports in your computer it will do that, but not the adapters themselves.
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.
I have a Mac Powerbook, and have sent back two of this routers allready, because, basically they don't work, the first one stoped working after a firmware update, the second one's wireless simply stoped working, no explanation from Dlink, simply a send it back. I'm going back to Linksys.
Well, I just received my LinkSys Network Storage Link. Just a wee bitof false advertising. All of the advertising and all over the outsideof the box it brags about being able to hook up two USB drives.Supports Windows file systems FAT 32 and NTFS. Built in utilities -format, backup and scandisk.BUT - just a small thing, of course. Reading the INSIDE Directions:&lt;quote> If your USB drive is formatted as FAT32 or NTFS, the you willnot be able to use the Users, Groups, or Backup features of the NetworkStorage Link. These features will only work with with EXT3-formatteddrives. *NOTE*: The Disk 1 port of the Network Storage Link supportsEXT3, FAT32, and NTFS file systems, while the Disk 2 port only supportsEXT3 and FAT32 file systems.&lt;/quote>I'm not a happy camper. I have been grossly misled on the capabilitiesof this product.
For [$$] for 2 ink cartridges you can only expect about 1,000 pages worth of printing if those pages only have 5% ink used per page.I do a lot of printing of online computer manuals and I can say that if you buy an HP inkjet printer you will spend much more on the cost of the ink cartridges than you did on the printer.HP is making a HUGE fortune on the selling of it's ink cartridges.I will never buy another HP printer.
I use my MP3 player to travel and workout in the gym. At first I was very impressed with the unit, then I noticed the battery life went from about 4 hours to maybe an hour. Good luck finding a replacement battery without paying more then you did for the unit. Then the ear plug jack went bad, first I only could hear left side audio then nothing. This unit has a lot of potential, but not there yet, also not very durable. I would recommend it if you only want your MP3 player for about a year, but if your looking for long term go somewhere else.
The router worked fine. I had plenty of signal everywhere through my house. The problem was that the DWL-G650M card didn't have a 'super G' option available. That meant that I could only connect at 54mbps rather than the full 108mbs. D-lin's support was able to replicate the problem, and after 5 hours on the phone, they didn't have a solution. On the plus side, they did try very hard to help.I ended up returning the card and the router, and buying a the Linksys WRT54GX router and WPC54GX. If you don't care about 108 vs 54, or you have the patience to wait for a firmware upgrade to fix the Super G problem, then you can't go wrong.If you want to take advantage of teh 108mbps, take a look at the Linksys or the Belkin competing products..
I bought mine thinking "what a deal!" -- as usual, you get what you pay for. Mine installed flawlessly and looked sexy, but that is the only reason why I am giving it 1 star. I burned 8 "coasters" (both DVD-R and DVD+R) at various speeds (4x, 6x, 8x, 16x) but I was never able to record a single good disc. The bundled software (Nero) was either recording the discs without reporting problems (only to find out later that they had tons of errors on them), or it was simply stalling at some point, randomly (2%, 3%, 54%, 75%). I have a 5400rpm hard drive, 256Mb of RAM, and a 1Ghz processor. All my other applications were closed during the burning sessions. Excuse me, but that should be enough for a DVD burning process. If it's not, they haven't gotten it right yet... I took the drive back after 4 days of repeated, frustrating failures, and I spent the extra twenty bucks to get me a (roughly equivalent) Sony double-layer DVD burner, which apparently works a lot better (burned one DVD so far, tested it thoroughly afterwards -- no errors. Bravos Sony; Memorex please go back to the drawing board). Hope this helps.
When I tried to return my USB drive (under warranty) because it didn't work -believe me, I tried everything to fix it-, they asked me to pay $120. The product costs $75. So, where is the warranty?
Ordered two of these to replace my aging stock batteries. Neither of them work. Buyer beware on these.
The case was satisfactory. I wanted a case that I could clip to my belt - before, I was carrying the ipod in my pants pocket. It has swievel clip that conforms to my movements, and the clip disconnects from the case if the case gets snagged. I cut off the lid because it was in the way of accessing the control button. I used it this way for a year or so, then I wanted to take the ipod out. It was impossible. The ipod was jammed into the case. Actually, I had to jam it into the case in the beginning. I had to cut the case to get the ipod. Although the case was satisfying for the intended use, I would not buy this again.
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.
well. this is more like a complaint ,because i never got to use this item because it was not compatible with my camera and the seller in their infinite wisdom decided not to replace said item because the package was open .c,mon man dont be like that,you might get me once but you can be sure I will never buy anything else from you ever again .it was only $22.00 and for such little amout you show the people what kind of bussines you are running What happened to the customer is always right?
this system did not preform/work in the beginning. I informed the seller that I would continue to verify the operation and if they had any additional information to assist with operating functions on June 6 and to date have had no reply. as it stands this is my 1st and last purchase thru amazon.com
I spend a lot of time in the outdoors and have been using GPS a long time and have seen lots of units. This is by far the WORST GPS I have ever seen or used! I'm leaving it on my dashboard hoping someone will steal it and put me out of my misery.The base map is hideous! Roads are simply thin little red lines on a white background. If you'd like to see what they are like...get out a sheet of paper, draw a line on it with a pencil. That's what they look like! I kid you not! That's all the detail you get!At first I thought it was the zoom level so I zoomed in all the way thinking I'd get more detail....NOPE..ok zoom all the way out for more detail....NOPE!Don't be fooled by the satellite overlay either. You get 4 free overlays and the rest you have to pay. If you go to remote areas for your activities they may or may not have an overlay for that area.Please....go with any other GPS and safe yourself from despair!
Do not buy this unless you plan on giving it to someone you really hate. First of all one of the cards I got was defective and then the software that came with it really stunk. It couldn't detect my dsl modem and then it stopped checking for it. Also the instructions that came with it told you only the basics nothing on how to setup the network after you installed it, and finally Netgears support was the worst I've ever seen wait I never saw it because I never got to speak to anyone because I was place on never ending hold or cut off. And the web site told me to refer to my Windows manual. All in all Netgear is a really bad product to buy, also avoid Soho they make Netgear. If you want a good network kit or card or whatever go for Linksys, I had it setup in an hour and it had detailed instructions.
Yes it is true. Mine only lasted 4 months. Stay away from this product.
My older iHome had started to flake out on me, so I needed a new one. This seemed like a decent one, so I put it on my Christmas list. I was so excited that someone got it for me. I took it out of the box and plugged it in and started following the instructions to set the time. It wouldn't work, no matter what I did. I went ahead and moved on to see if it would play. I popped in my iPod with the correct attachment and hit play. After pressing several buttons, it finally played. I turned up the volume by repeatedly pressing the volume up button that worked sometimes and sometimes didn't. The volume down button would either not work or would get stuck and instantly take the sound all the way down to 0. This POS was promptly sent back to Amazon. Hopefully I can find a better one to get instead.
This is my second D-Link Router. We bought the D-Link GamerLounge Xtreme N Gaming Router DGL-4500 - Wireless router + 4-port switch - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft 2.0) - external first, it died about 2 months after the warranty ended. Hung onto it because it hurt to toss it. At this point, you can plug things in, and the connection is up and down every few minutes.Replaced it with theD-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Gigabit Wireless Router. Started having problems with it a month or two ago. Basically, we get disconnects fairly frequently, especially in WoW - or we lose Internet all together - and only power-cycling the router will restore service, however temporarily. Checked our warranty, and it ended back in August.We also have theD-Link DAP-1522 Xtreme 4-Port GigaBit Selectable Dual Band Draft 802.11n N Duo Wireless Bridge/Access Point. It's limited in the number of ports, and thanks to the lack of external antennas, its range is terrible.Avoid D-Link, it's garbage, and overpriced garbage at that.
This is the second one we got - the first one was DOA. This one died after a couple weeks - no reason, just ceased to work.
When it works it is pretty good, but the mic only worked for 2 weeks. Nothing specialed happened to the headset.So i am pretty disapointed. Don not by this.
I bought these to use Rosetta Stone. The Mic doesn't pick up most of what I'm saying.... You're kidding yourself if you think you can use this for GAMING much less a Language Program. Very Cheap, too expensive for what it offered.... NOTHING.
The head of this vacuume is way too big. This vacuume is extremely heavy, it's hard to clean the "filterless filter" which is required often, and most diaspointing of all, it has very poor suction power. It worked well for about 3 weeks of daily use, and then it just lost it. IT is also very time consuming and difficult to take the bottom part off when it's time to change the belt. Purchase one of the 99$ hoovers instead of this, i've had much better experience with those.Oh, not to mention, it's impossible to find replacement belts for this.
dont by this is horrible dont work properly sometimes works sometimes does not... not a very good product, very cheap...
I liked the simplicity of the unit and was what I was looking for, BUT the sound quality is so horrible I hate it. This goes for both incoming and outgoing messages. And the more I re-recorded my outgoing message in order to "get it right" the worse the message sounded.It is way too pricey for what you get.Can't anyone make a decent, simple answering machine?I cannot find one anywhere.
Antnenna has broken off inside the unit. Sirrius service sucks. Too expensive for what they provide.
I know this is an inexpensive radio but I still expected more than delivered.Cons:1. Display screen was badly stained/clouded underneath the protective plastic.2. Tuning on the AM band was off by 5-6 Khz.3. Large gaps in housing seams (two pcs of the body didn't fit together well at all).4. Reception of both AM and FM bands was quite poor.5. Takes 2-AAA batteries, not 2-AA like the description states.6. I returned mine for the above reasons, mostly 1 and 2.Pros:1. Very cool looking radio, the design sold it.Summary:Not recommended as it appears this radio is a good example of "you get what you pay for" and I expected more.
I was very pleased with my $5 headphones since the sound quality was actually pretty good, and thought that I'd beat the odds and gotten a good pair of quality headphones that would be with me for a while. Alas and alack, it was not meant to be. About 7 months of regular use led to the demise of the headphones, which apparently should be treated with great care and attention. The earpieces came off one at a time, and then the arm broke off.Until this happened, I would have sworn that they were not only a $5 cheap piece of &$&%^ but now, its clear that in this day and age there are no bargains...you just get what you pay for!
I was able to play only one of five DVDs I made on this machine. When recording from an attached video camera, everything looked fine, picture appeared on TV going through the DVD/VCR, Record light is nicely lit, after finishing the DVD it played well on the Samsung. But when trying to play back either on my Sony Vaio or my Apple iMac, all I get is a soundless black picture. When I recorded on DVD-RW from a videotape inserted in the VCR, I could play the result on my Sony. But the next tape I recorded only caused Microsoft to keep asking me to send an error report when I tried to play it on my Sony. My Apple refused to recognize it as a DVD. Unpredictably incompatible. When I called the Samsung helpdesk they told me to call the computer manufacturer. I guess I would have to call both Sony and Apple then? Crutchfield was the seller for this product and they actually have a very helpful helpdesk -by the name of Darren- According to him I should try a different brand DVD disc. I tried Memorex instead of the Office Depot and found that this brand of disc solved the problem. Question for Samsung: Why don't you have this on your troubleshooting page in the manual? Why does the dealer know this, but you don't?
Product is as represented but I didn't find it a useful as I thought I would. If you know what you want, this might be it.
I bought these speakers because they were cheap and I needed asap. Well, you get what you pay for. The sound is barely audible on the loudest setting. My biggest problem with the speakers was the sound quality; it was pretty bad, it is horrible. It sounded as if I were using aWalkman, rather than aniPod. Also, they burn through your batteries very fast. The speakers I bought did not bring a power adapter and that was a BIG problem.Overall, the packaging and compactness is cool looking but it is not worth the $2. If they could just fix the sound quality it would be much better.
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.
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.
Honestly, I bought this product because it was cheaper than others, I usually trust Sony, and I liked the look of the CDs. Out of 15 cds, I was able to successfully burn 2. At first I thought it was some of the music I had bought online that was not working properly with the disc, then I worried that it was my computer. I would try to back up files, or create an audio cd and an error sign would pop up, eject the disc, and then the disc would be ruined. I threw away 13 cds! I was relieved to discover that I was not the only one having this problem. These discs are terrible!!! From now on I am strictly a Memorex girl.
I have many problems with this iPod. The battery life says 14 hours right on the box. If you watch 4 videos on this iPod, you will have half the battery life left. Also, on iTunes, it is $1.99 per video! This iPod is set to hold 7,500 songs. Who in god's creation is going to have that many songs? What is also annoying is that it is two times wider than the Nano. It is 4 ounces heavier than the Nano and is more expensive for space you are not going to use. If you want to spend money on music videos that you can watch free on aolmusic.com, be my guest. The Nano holds 1,000 songs which is more than enough and the battery life is the same as this one. The Nano is more affordable and holds more than enough.
If you have thick hair don't buy this. The rollers don't hold enough hair so you would need 2 sets and when you unroll your hair it tangles easily. The curls don't last at all!! Wish I would have saved the box, they would have been returned.
The fit is fine but it lacks protective padding like many after market cases. It offers minumal protection compared to other brands.
You'd think that OEM and generic replacement batteries would come from the same few major manufacturers and be comparable in quality. Not so. I've had a set of Uniden phones for seven years. The OEM batteries saw me through 4-5 years. These aftermarket units have an MTBF of less than two years so I'm starting on my third set of replacements, which this time will be of a different make. If you can get a guarantee that you're getting the same batteries that Uniden was putting in their phones in 2005, go for it and pay twice the price if you have to. Otherwise, or if you're too cheap to look for quality, you may want to lower your expectations and understand that you're getting an 18-month battery.
I got prompt shipment, however the product its self was not any good. I was told this was a brand new never out of the box radar detector, however I found out from Cobra that this product was defected. I don't know if this product was defected from the factory or if this product was a refurbish, but Cobra has sent me a replacement for this unit.
The MFC-8460N worked well for two months and I was very happy with it. Then one day it just break down, and will not power on. I called and they said they will send a replacement; so I waited ... About two week later, not receiving the replacement, I called back and they said they had to verify the address. Another two week or so went by, still not receiving the replacement, I called and again they wanted to verify address again. Then again, still not receiving the replacement, so I called and for the third time they again needed to verify the address. I demanded to talk to the manager. He promised to send the replacement overnight; and I received the printer within two days. Unfortunately the replacement did not work either -- the paper kept being jam every single time! That would be the last Brother printer I would ever buy.
I purchased three of these MP3s--One for me and two for my two children. One of the battery covers did not fit correctly and within one month of purchasing it, it fell off the product and got lost. I called Philips to try to purchase a new battery cover. I was told they do not sell it separately and the best they could do would be to exchange the product "out of warranty" for $75!! That was almost what I paid for the product! Also, the battery life is TERRIBLE. Even with rechargeable batteries, we go through them like water. I would avoid this product like the plague!
I decided to buy an Op/Tech Grip Strap because it looks to be a similar design to Nikon's AH-4 but because it's made out of neoprene I thought it might be better for a whole day. I also own Op/Tech's Pro neck strap and that is a great neck strap that I highly recommend.However, the Op Tech Grip Strap is horrible , it provides no support whatsoever and I felt as if my D700 was going to fall off my hand constantly. So the Grip Strap becomes a wetsuit for the Barbie's! I ended up purchasing the Nikon AH-4 and while it is a bit expensive it is worth it, the strap fits so nicely around my hand and offers better support than the Canon E1's I used to own, though they did a great job of support as well.If you're looking for a good hand strap for your dSLR, then I would advise against the grip strap from Op/Tech. The Nikon AH-4 or Canon E1 are both much better designs and offer the support necessary.
It make the player ultra big and uncomfortable. Get dirty easily and the plastic turns yellow and breaks with a little of sun
After about 5 months, it has stopped working. When it worked, it worked great, but now it doesn't work at all... dissapointing
I bought this ML-1710 printer from BestBuy, it sometimes printed sometimes didn't, there was no paper jam. After printed totaling about ten pages, I have no luck to get it print again. I have to write down what I meant to print
I thought that the new fluid bearing drives had solved the problem of hard disk noise. I already own an Iomega 120GB HDD 7200 rpm external Firewire drive, and it barely makes a breath of a noise. But this 160 GB LaCie external Firewire drive makes an annoying high frequency whine---you know, the kind that changes volume and phase as you move your head around, that burns into your ears after a while.Other than the noise, the unit appears to be solidly constructed. An advantage over the Iomega drives is that the LaCie has two FireWire ports so that you can daisy chain more than one drive or FireWire appliance; the Iomega has only one port, and it is not a standard FireWire port, and requires their special cable.
I already had purchased a cheaper antenna from Wal-Mart and was pretty happy with it so I thought I would get something a little more expensive thinking it would be even better. After searching Amazon and reading the reviews, I decided on this antenna. Once I received it, I was so, so disappointed. It doesn't holda candle to the $15 Phillips antenna I bought from Wal-Mart. This thing is actually useless as I don't pick up any channels that I already picked up without it and the ones I get are no clearer than they were. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS!
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 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.
all of a sudden, these speakers started to pick up a gospel station. almost as loud as the media i was playing through the speakers...annoying.useless
I bought this drive about 5 months ago. Just this week it stop recognizing original CDs and CD-rs. When I try to burn a CDr in Nero, Nero spits it out and says insert a blank CD. Tried every different brand, updated the firmware, and finally called Sony to RMA the drive. I spent over 2 hours on the phones with techs who have gone over every single thing I've already done before giving me an RMA number. It's been a nightmare and I wouldn't buy another Sony product because of the poor quality and bad service.
The item arrived with display spoiled. It is impossible to set it.I'm really upset with this item. I was the firt bad experience buying eletronic equipment through Amazon web site.
When I got this it worked fairly well. 1 month later it worked 50% of the time. Two months later I can't even play a DVD from B;lockbuster in it, nevermind recording. It constantly rejects discs (no matter how many brands I try), freezes up, spits them out, etc. Called Samsung and did everything they said. Still the same problems. Checked chat rooms and everyone describes the same problem it just gets worse until it doesn't work at all. It's as if the laser is warping, melting or something. Samsung now wants $107 to fix it and in exchange i get a 30 day warranty! No thanks, in the garbage it goes. Better to buy another one (not a Samsung) for $175 with a full warranty.
The DTV dish I ordered from Amazon didn't work, it was an international roof mounted device, not at all what I asked for, I needed the tripod they advertised. DTV replaced it, the multiswitch they said it required was not at all on either unit. How do I return it?
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.
I bought this system for obvious reasons, compile CD-R with songs of my own CD collection, but to my surprise the system didn't work!First of all some of my commercially bought CD's wouldn't play, it just showed the &quot;UNFINALIZED DISC&quot; message , and the MP3 encoded CD-R's played fairly since it took a long time to change tracks, the sound quality is OK.
I bought it to access Internet TV (Netflix, Youtube, etc.) After 3 hours of struggling was not able to activate Internet TV.Network connection - perfect.Accept license agreement - YES (many times).Internet@TV: enter: Samsung ADsSamsung Apps: .... Loading .... Network Interference Occurred .... try again later ( many cycles ).At some point - Everything in Spanish, still not going anywhere.Have never seen such a buggy software (firmware). Nothing works.Returning to Fry's tomorrow. ... May consider never buy Samsung again.
I just arrived back in Ireland after buying this device in Florida and I hate everything about it. It tells me it's out of range when it's right beside the docking unit. It can't handle the number of artists I have on my iPod (almost 1,000). If it's designed for the nano or iTouch, it should say so on the pack, because it doesn't work adequately with an 80-gig Classic. I feel suckered and cheated (though at least with the exchange rate, it didn't cost much in euro). All I wanted was a simple remote to tee up the next song in a chosen playlist. Once again, I've bought a device scuppered by complexity, when simplicity was all that was required.
Mine didn't last more than 8 months. I'm buying a different brand today to try that out. Wouldn't recommend this one. It worked great at first, but then it would cut in and out, misread some of songs (skipping), etc.
Before you buy this camera, Google "D80 autofocus problems". This camera has major autofocus problems and lots of people are experiencing it. My next door neighbor has this camera as well and she's having the same problem. I love all the bells and whistles on the camera and all the different options, but my Kodak Easy Share takes better pictures.I had a Nikon N70 before I bought the D80 and I loved it. Based on this experience, I will probably never buy a Nikon again.
The first two discs burned "fine" but did not play in either the Phillips or Coby DVD players I own. This was very disappointing as the Coby usually plays any type of media. It played only in the NEC 1100A drive in which they were created. The next two discs burned badly with unspecified errors. Sadly, it would be too costly to return this product since I'm an international customer from the West Indies. Also, I have observed visible defects (a circular looking spot) on several of the DVDs.
Do not trust Magellan Customer support, they do not have data access and do not care about Magellan reputation.I used Magellan RoadMate 700 for one day before smoke came out of the unit and it stopped working. Factory no longer has RoadMate 700 in stock for replacements, and technician promised me a new cradle within 5 days. I called after a week, 1st rep. said unit was not shipped and will be shipped immediately, I called 2nd time and another rep. said that unit was shipped 3 days ago and gave me a tracking number not for my package, I called 3rd time and another rep. said that they do not have part, that they will have it in a week and that it will take them another week to ship it to me.After 7 days of being a proud owner of Magellan 700 I shipped it back to the company that I bought it from and expecting a replacement for the entire unit now.
Omg, I got these headphones and they suck!!! I am not even kidding, they are probably the worst headphones in the world and the worst headphones i've had in my life...first of all, when you listen to music there is a loud hissssss noise in the backround, second, these don't even fit over your freakin ears...haha, also, they are tooo bulky, you can't do anything with them...the sound quality is ok...but if your looking for noise cancelling headphones, i dont recommend these, i recommend the sony fontopia headphones or the 120 dollar sony noise cancelling headphones that are ear buds and not too bulky (availible at brookstones)...now those are what you call great, these panasonic earfones are just horrible compared to these, it only takes out like a little of the noise, but the sony 120 dollar ones at brookstone takes out 70% OF THE NOISE! that's amazing, it is probably why they are so expensive...well i have to leave but this is my advice to you DON'T EVER EVER BUY THESE HEADPHONES IN YOUR LIFE!!! THEY ARE HORRIBLE!!!hope this helped.
CHEAP HEADPHONES, IF YOUR LOOKING FOR NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONE WHIT BASS THIS IS NO THE HEADPHONE FOR YOU...............
Poor sound quality, jagged frequency response under 500Hz going up and down 5 to 6dB(very audible) deep bass missing, rebranded Yamaha...etc.
Pay close attention to the dimensions of this thing. It's HUGE!! I can actually fit my camcorder in it. My camera, which is a midsize model (not an slr, and not one of the slim ones the size of a deck of cards, but somewhere in between) fits in the front pocket. Yes, read that again, it fits the front pocket. The main pocket is large enough for a paperback book.Unfortunately, the min compartment opening is very small. It won't open like a clamshell, it only opens the tippy top, making it very hard to get things in and out. Otherwise it would have been perfect for taking my camcorder and camera in the same bag. Until I get a new bag, I'll just stuff my camera in the front pocket and use the main pocket for, I dunno, carrying my lunch or something.Get something else.
We purchased this for office dictation and it did not work well at all. Playback sound was awful and you had to wait a couple of seconds after turning on to start dication after pausing it. Would not recommend this product!
This is NOT a Laser bar code reader. Beam is very wide and thick, not good for tight close bar codes like serial numbers on equipment
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!!
Mine broke within two weeks, the right headphone started to rotate a full 360 degrees when it should have been only 45 degrees. I thought crazy glue would help but they broke again, soon the week after same thing happened to the other one. Tried using crazy glue again for nothing, three weeks later the right headphone broke completely (a thin piece of plastic that holds it to the metal rotating piece just broke). Needless to say these were trash, and perhaps too big for the design. Had they been smaller they would have survived. I yet have to send them to see if KOSS would honor their lifetime warranty. Very dissatisfied, I paid thrice what they sell here since I bought them downtown and was in a hurry to get headphones that day, very disappointed.
You get what you pay for, eh? This item is poor quality and I recommend against purchasing it. The jack connection is not tight and sometimes gives only the left or right channel. The cassette part doesn't always sit right in the car stereo and can cause poor sound, too.2 stars. It would be 1 but the price is so cheap.UPDATE: The sound was so bad I had to buy a replacement. The cassette doesn't sit well in the player and required my finger to adjust it in order to get mediocre sound. I bought a Philips version and like it much better.
If you dont mind spending more time charging the batteries then actually using the unit, then its a good device, but they dropped the ball with their special batteries. Advertised to last 8 hours yet only last 4 hours tops and takes even longer to recharge them. Dont expect good customer support either, they dont speak english very well.
This speaker came installed on our Outlaw conversion trailer. I've installed two pairs and the only term that is adequate is: "piece of cr@p!!!! Don't waste your money. If any knows of a possible replacement with a low profile, please let me know.
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 bought this TV in 2005 around holiday season. Initially was very happy with it. However, just like in so many other stories, about 16 months after I bought it, the TV mad a couple of loud popping sounds, and I never saw anything on that screen again. Zenith (LG) support wasn't very helpful, short of directing me to local authorized repair shop.Given that it was out of warranty, I did not expect it would be just taken care of, but I honestly thought they would offer the board, and I'd gladly cover the labor. Given the number of similar reports, this has to be a manufacturing/QC problem, and hiding behind a (fairly short) warranty in these kinds of cases is not acceptable. That may be ok for a Walmart-brand $9.99 alarm clock, but not for $2500-3000 product (which was their discounted retail price at the time of purchase).I'd stay away from this particular model, and LG/Zenith plasmas in general (personally, I will stay away from their products period, but I can see how LCD line may be a different story).
I accidentally bought this product, and never used it. I totally forgot to send it back, carried it with me all these years, and finally thew it away.
I have been pretty dissappointed with this TV/DVD combo. The fifth time it was used the DVD player stopped working. We couldn't get it into DVD mode and so the player wouldn't open. And, unfortunately, it had to be shipped to Texas to be fixed. And, the shipping was a LOT. I could have purchased a regular new DVD player for the cost. I don't recommend purchasing this product.
I bought this laptop as a replacement for another Sony Vaio that had just died in the middle of a project. It is the third Vaio that I have owned.Given the terrible support that Sony has given me, it will probably be the last Sony I own.The hardware is great. Nothing wrong with it. The problem is with Vista. My old laptop (FRV28) running XP performed better at most tasks than this machine does despite being half as good in the hardware department.I'm writing this review mostly as a rebuttal to one of the other reviewers here who said if you don't like Vista, just pop in your XP or Linux disk and away you go.I'm a software developer who does a lot of support too, and so far I haven't been able to get XP or linux installed on this model. And all my efforts to get Sony to help have been fruitless.Sony support has rebuffed all my attempts to get drivers for alternative OS's. Their canned response is that they only support Vista on this machine and will not provide any XP or linux drivers.I have also not been able to get AOL video conferencing to work with the built in camera. I went back to Best Buy where I bought this and they couldn't get it to work either on a new model they pulled out of a box.Because of this purchase, I have went from a big Sony Vaio proponent to someone who won't buy any more Sony products.
I rate products on how they perform their advertised functions. The E performs its advertised functions but with 2 glaring flaws that make it a dud. First, the battery is of low quality. I had to take my first one back because it did not want to hold a charge after only a week. I later found out that this is a common problem. Considering you only have a 90 day warranty I would say buyer beware. Second, the screen will often crack for no apparent reason other than stress from the unit being assembled wrong at the factory. After 60 days my screen cracked for no apparent reason. It was sitting on my desk in perfect shape one moment and the screen was cracked the next. Not even the short 90 day warranty covers the screen and Palm will charge you $100 to replace the screen. If you insist on buying the E then go ahead and get ripped off further and buy the extended warranty...you will need it.
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.
What a fantastic concept... the ability to stream the media you store on your computers to your home entertainment system. The problem is that if you purchase most of your media from iTunes this device is a $200 dust collector, because it can't play your iTunes media. You would think that they would have had the foresight to find a way to make the unit work with this media. Even the USB port on the device didn't allow a direct connect to an iPod.It was also pretty slow to recognize commands from the supplied remote and the connection to the wireless network was unstable at times - despite an excellent signal on our laptops from the same location.Overall, I was VERY disappointed but look forward to future revisions and product enhancements because I think the concept is fantastic.
There are no drivers available for this device to work with win7 64-bit. It keeps giving me problems when I used the driver that is provided.
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.
I have gone through two of these cases and each time the connector, on the right side of the cover, that connects the cover to the bottom of the case, has broken off. I, therefore, can not recommend purchase of this case since it is simply too flimsy.
Don't waste your time; buy any other brand. Three cards (two replacements), and none of them work. Tried to work with a Transcend rep, after Amazon requested I try to work with them to format/diagnose. After a few things didn't work, Transcend just quit responding to me.
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.
This was my Olympus camera; my previous digital ones were Fuji and those were generally superior. Here are my problems with this camera:- There's a delay of a couple of seconds between pressing the button and the shutter clicking which really sucks for action shots.- I've had some difficulty with outdoor scenic shots... there's a tendency for shadow-covered areas to come out very dark.- Flash photos often look terrible.
Good product at a good price. Didn't realize it did not have a memory card in side. Found the USB on the front and installed a memory card and it works great. Good product!
This product does not fit Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles from 98 and up. It fits a few "select" models that fit into those huge categories. This is product is terribly advertised. Be careful.
I've used these for less than year and am now writing a review because they just broke.Pros: Sound is pretty good.Microphone is very good.Cons: The band across the head is uncomfortable and leaves gouges in my head. I don't have much hair so maybe others with some "natural" padding wont have as much of a problem there.Durability: These fell less than 3 feet on to a carpeted floor and one of the earpieces fell out and I no longer have sound in that ear. I'll try to take them apart to see if I can repair them otherwise it's into the trash.
Bought this thinking that it was pretty cheap for 1GB of storage. Everytime I've tried to use it past the first 3 times, it inevitably comes up with an error that files are write-protected. Tried to format the thing and can't even do that as the OS says it can't format a write-protected device. This has been the case on 6 different machines (laptop, desktop & Mac). It's essentially trash at this point. If you're looking to buy this, DON'T! It's a waste of your money.
This was a third purchase of this same product. Granted, I hadn't re-purchased in over a year, but I guess it was a bad year for this product. While the outside colors seemed to be the same, it was the overall quality that really suffered. The clear plastic liner, which was once sturdy and substantial, is now extremely thin, and seems to be very easily torn or damaged. The closures, which used to be very snug and tight, now barely grip to hold the sleeve closed. The inside now has an almost "matte" appearance to it, instead of the gloss it used to have. The hub is very "hit or miss". Some hold well, some don't hold at all, and some grip too tight which could damage the DVD. Very disappointed in what used to be a great product.
The quick releases, well... they quick release. Intentionally trying to get them to disengage, I managed to get a release 2 out of 5 times by trapping the catches between my arm and chest. Admittedly it was intentional but still. It is a comfortable strap however, so I zip-tied the releases and will use it until I find something better.
The Hdmi part works but the dvi display has green lines running through it to the point that you can't use it.
I had this drive for about a month before it completely died. It stopped being recognized by Windows, and I wasn't sure if the hard drive itself was bad or the firewire hardware. I opened it up and plugged the drive directly into the IDE and it confirmed it was really dead. Maybe you will have better luck.
I have honestly never encountered a machine of such poor quality. DVDs freeze and even Netflix will take over 3 minutes to load anything. Do not buy this machine, it is a complete waste of money. Samsung should be completeley ashamed of releasing such a poor product.
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 used to use the tape player and an adapter in my truck to listen to satellite radio, the tape player died and i didn't want to change the radio out ... so i bought this ... the sound quality is horrible ! the highs are so muted i had to turn the treble all the way up and he base almost all the way down ... .
It Just stopped wrking after one year and all the data was lost.Cheap - and disposable.Next time - Sandisk.
I bought the Nikon D40 10 days ago and the flash stopped working. I did some research on the internet, and apparently it is not an uncommon problem. I would have really liked the camera otherwise. I will return this camera.
This thing is a DOG.I have a reasonably complex home theater setup: TV, BlueRay, DVR, Sound System. Given that each of these items have their own remote, a universal remote was a must. I had hoped to replace 4 remotes with 1. Instead I now have 5 remotes sitting on the coffee table.The remote was a bit of a pain to initially configure, but I was willing to deal with that.However, once it was configured the thing is just a dog. It is sooooo ssssllllooowwww. It takes forever to register what you have selected and then to communicate that to the necessary devices. Switching from watching TV to watching a DVD easily takes a minute and a half. Considering I can pick up the three remotes and manually switch it over in less than half the time doesn't make the universal remote very appealing.The menu control on the DVR and the BlueRay is also lacking. There are certain things you can only perform with the device-specific remotes. There's no analog on the universal remote.Added to all of these annoyances is the random light up feature of the remote. I suspect it's to help you find the remote in a dark room, but half the time it won't light up when you're looking for it, and the other half you do so much as glance in its general direction and it nearly blinds you.Bottom line, the remote can provide probably 85% of the functionality of the devices. So, if real estate is your only concern then go with the remote. But if you don't have the patience of a saint then you may want to look for a universal remote that is more responsive.
THIS IS NOT A DIGIPOWER BATTERY! Avoid this seller. The description of the battery make and quality are misleading. ESMARTER from NY is the seller, but EVERYDAYSOURCE.COM, from CA sent the product. Seller describes the battery as having 720mAh, but the batteries I received had 1800mAh, so I thought it should last the same if not longer than my original stock Canon battery or an ACTUAL Digipower battery I own, I was wrong. These batteries are cheap "Made In China" knock offs, and last much shorter than my depleted batteries. When it comes to these batteries, do yourself a favor and buy from a reputable store. These companies just change their names and sell the same garbage to the next sucker.
This is NOT a backup battery for your IPod. The TuneJuice2 will only work if your IPod already has a charge. To quote from the packaging "..an IPod with a completely discharged internal battery will not be able to make use of TuneJuice's battery backup capability". So if you have visions of attaching TuneJuice2 to your dead IPod and getting unlimited playtime by just popping in new AAA batteries, do not buy this product!The text on the Amazon web page for TuneJuice2 says "Ever run out of iPod battery without a power source in sight?". I think if you buy this product you will realize how misleading it is.
First off, I've been a long-time customer of both Maxtor and Seagate. As of December 2006, they are one and the same.Regrettably after the unit failed, it took me 4 1/2 months and nearly 20 contacts to finally get a product returned and replaced. This was the worst customer service experience that I have ever had. Ousourced support, indifferent management and a lack of committment to basic customer service principles plague their product support system.Ultimately, the only way to make it past a support system designed to disuade customers from seeking out an avenue of resolution is to concentrate on the US based corporate communications\Community relations managers.Until Maxtor\Seagate publicly acknowledges their support issues and makes an effort to resolve them, I cannot endorse their product lines.Should you have a product and are unable to make it through the escalation tree on the 3rd pass, I'd highly recommend contacting the regional community relations managers off their corpoate website and voice your opinion as well as demand resolution.
I got this after I ruined my laptop keyboard by spraying contact cleaner to remove some coke poured on it (DO NOT TRY THAT!).This keyboard looks sturdy and very well built, with the right wiring and all.But it was the WRONG choice: once you disassemble the Macbook, after around a dozen screws, and take apart the top case, you eventually have to break the small plastic rivets (a lot of them) that hold the keyboard attach to the top case. There are no screws, clips or anything like that that you can put back, just plastic rivets welded to the top case that will have to be broken in order to remove the old keyboard and put the new one. If you don't mind creating somehow your own plastic rivets (melting plastic or attaching it with scotch tape) after breaking the originals, then you are good to go. I returned mine without major problems.
I got this router to replace my linksys that just keeled over. I hadn't had very much with the linksys so I decided to try a different brand. The first one I received would not power on and I had to return it (no issues there - Amazon made it super easy to return.) The second one powered on with no problem but one of the connectors for the antennas is broken. I can't wait another week for the return process so I'm just using it as-is. It seems to work ok, but I would not recommend it due to these quality control issues.
I'm a member of the 40 GIG Ipod Club. Purchased first 40 GIG Ipod 2/05. First Hard Drive Failure 10/01/05. At that time thought it would be wise to purchase Apple Care Protection for Ipod. Second hard drive failure 2/22/06. Third Hard Drive failure 8/06. Brought it in to Apple store and the guy said the connector to the hard drive was loose and he fixed it (taped it in place). It worked so I was happy. He also said they were not supposed to fix them and he would order me a new one if I wanted, I was happy it was working and went on my way. Fourth hard drive failure 11/10/06. Brought it in and they are ordering me a new or refurbished one. I like my Ipod but this is rediculous. I guess the next one will last 4 to 9 months, I will be out of warranty, maybe I can fix it myself or buy a more dependable Ipod, or heaven forbid, buy a Microsoft Zune or whatever they call them.
I needed my Motorola radios today but they were defective and I am still waiting for Motorola to get moving and send me a replacement set. Buy Cobra or Midland.
Well, is very cheap... But, and its a big but..First of all, I am and experience user and it took me a lot of work and research to make it work on Ubuntu (9.10 karmic). But i finally made it =).If you are a Windows user: The drivers may work, if the dont, just get to the "Windows Update" and you'll find the driver.The software that should handle the Video Card, the config, channels, etc, doesnt work on Windows 7. And I havent found another software to use it on Win 7...Sooo, from 1 to 10, my score is: ..... 3
Cheaply constructed and uncomfortable. My head is not abnormally large, but the head band barely expands far enough to get around my gourd. Sound quality is acceptable and microphone seems to work alright. Wish I would have spent a little more and got something better.
DO NOT BUY FROM SCEPTRE...I bought three of the 30 inch models and with in 10 month's all three have a ghosting image or burned in image. When I went to ask Sceptre about this problem in not just one, but all three, and also looked to exchange them they would not even consider it. They were not intrested in my problem and when I was able to finally ship them back, so they could look at the problem, it was at my expense. I have delt with different audio/visual companies and equipment for years and have never had problems like I had with Sceptre. This may seem like a great price for a LCD monitor, but please take one more look around. Sceptre's does not have the quality nor the customer service to make this a good enough deal. When I made my purchase, all the reviews I saw, gave them a good report, but my experience with them and their product was one of the worst I have ever had. Do not buy any of their products.
Owned for almost one year, but just started using on a regular basis in the last 2 months.The microphone died yesterday and now I have to find something else.
I loved this laptop when I first purchased it one year ago. For one year, I had no problems. Loved the speed and especially the superb screen resolution. I take lots of digital pictures, so screen quality was important to me. I also loved that there was a port for my Sony camera's memory card. Now the bad news...after one year of working beautifully, it just crashed. It was dead. The lights on the keyboard surface lit up, but other than that, nothing. No noises and a black screen. I took it into Best Buy's Geek Squad for diagnosis. They told me it's the motherboard. It could be up to $1100 to fix. That's almost as much as the cost of the computer itself. So here I am with one shiny, sleek, beautiful laptop...but I have to toss it. One thing is for certain, I will never buy another laptop without an extended warranty, no matter what brand it is.
After purchasing thier 4-port DSL router, which I really like, I thought I'd give Linksys another try with the WAP11. I wish now I hadn't. The product shipped with only 40(64) bit WEP encryption, which was a surprise to me since most everything has moved to 128bit encryption. No problems, Linksys had a firmware upgrade which offered the 128, so I downloaded it and installed it. Then my problems began. The firmware install utility reported it did not complete properly, and subsequent tries failed completely. When I tried to access the WAP11 with the SNMP tool, it failed. I then tried the USB interface tool, which worked, and the unit appeared to have upgraded properly despite the report from the utility. (I have since discovered many other people had the same problem in upgrading the fw. Did Linksys even test this??) After waiting forever on Linksys' tech support queue, I was greeted with a tech support person, who as I suspected, knows less about networking than I do, and appeared to know even less than me about Linksys products. He sent me begrudgingly down a few blind alleys, which I informed him were not the solution, only to find out I was right. Oh... the reason I called tech support? It was to get the SNMP utility to work, which is the only way to limit the MAC addresses. The solution? Disable the password access to the WAP. Brilliant huh! Anyways since then, the unit is working, however anytime I am transfering large amounts of data, the WAP will lock up, pretty consistently too. Then it must be power-cycled to work again. I think I'll be returning this unit and try another brand.
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!
mine broke after about 6 months the right side went out and i can't get it back, for a while whenever i turned my head the right side would go out halfway, they look nice, and they sound ok when they work correctly but, id try something else with stronger wires or something, i also bought a pair for my sister when i bought mine 6 months ago and she doesn't have her's anymore either but i dont know why...
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.
OK-- I bought two of these pieces of junk. I thought the first one was just a dud- but like everyone else who has reviewed this, it craps out within 100 days of normal to below normal use! We all paid good money for this product and it's no fair that Polaroid had made a defective product and is getting away with it! I have filed a complaint against Polaroid's product with the better business bureau and I suggest all of you do to. Additionally, I am thinking we have a class action case here if Polaroid does not RECALL and replace this product for us. This is unfair and unjust. Polaroid is virtually stealing people's money by havingthis product on the shelf still!!If you'd like, send me your name and email and I'll create a list of the people who have been "robbed" by polaroid and I will seek out an attorney for advice regarding a class action suit against Polaroid. I don't know what our chances our but if I have enough names of people who have been screwed over, I think someone may take this case! jzfour@yahoo.com
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.
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.
I purchased this product soon after I bought my ipod. Had even left the annoying shrink wrap on until I had a proper case... The result? Two months of use and huge gouges in the face near the click wheel. Even upon slipping the ipod into the case the first time some scratching occured across the click wheel. The case fits much tighter on the lower half of the ipod with a gap between the face of the screen and the case. Through normal use the occasional piece of sand/pocket [...] worked its way into the case. Since there is no way to remove the ipod other than slipping it in and out I watched in horror as the scratches occurred in the process.Other negatives:-Case adds alot of width to the ipod-Opening in bottom not sufficient for connection to Belkin auto adapter.Solution:Use the Apple supplied case..you're much better off
The lock itself just crumbled the first time I tried to use it. It also broke the locking mechanism in my laptop ant now my laptop cannot be locked at all. I bought because it was cheap, now I know better.
The picture print quality is fantastic on this printer. HOWEVER, I am on the fifth time that I use the photo ink cartridge a few times and then the printer says it has failed. At roughly $30 a piece, this gets VERY costly! The photo store only charges 29 cents a print. I am learning that this is a much better deal! Very disappointing...
I think a much less enthusiastic opinion is necessary for some balance because all the rave reviews here influenced my decision to buy this headset.I will say up front that, other than a plantronics bluetooth headset I use exclusively with my cell phone, this is the first headset I've owned. I do IT support and sometimes spend hours at a time on the phone. As a result, I really needed something that was comfortable.At first I was satisfied with this unit because the sound quality was excellent and it seemed relatively comfortable. No one I've used it with has ever commented on poor sound. But after several months of using it, I have found that my ear gets very sore after using it for more than a 15 to 20 minute call. And the support piece on the opposite side pinches as well. There's no way to adjust the fit in these respects and the result is that using this off and on all day is not pleasant.I'm glad it wasn't costly, because at least I don't feel taken. I suppose if price and sound quality are your main concern, it's not a horrible choice. But I'm going to try to find a lighter, more comfortable headset.
I bought this unit for the advertised ability to control cable box with IR blaster during timer recording.Here is an excerpt from their technical specs: "Cable box control turns on your cablebox and changes channels to record at a preset time. Record with only one remotecontrol. Timer recording automatically starts and stops recording at time and date set by the user".As it turned out this unit does not switch cable box to any channel above 99 during timer recording.There is no mentioning of any limitation in their advertised specifications for the unit.I contacted Samsung technical support and they admitted that this is a real problem that can not be fixed.Unit simply does not conform to their own technical specifications. Technical support escalated this problem to their executive department. Since then I was given the runaround by executive department representatives: refused to acknowledge problem even though their own technology department representatives admitted it, never returned calls, refused to give their last name and direct phone number.
It's a poor design that makes it difficult to use. For example, at the end of a movie - want to go to the menu and watch the special features? Be sure to hit DVD then Menu - and while it's flashing you can operate the menu buttons. However, it may also decide that by Menu you mean play. So it's troublesome on that end.And then the back popped off, so the batteries tended to fall out. Then it just stopped working all together. We bought this remote a few months ago.I picked it out because we just needed something for a TV, DVD/VCR, Video Game setup. Something simple. This was just cheap.DO NOT BUY!
Pros:1. According a website that monitors network equipment evaluations, 14 of 16 lab reports gave it their highest rating for wireless routers. For this reason, it is the "top dog."2. The California based tech department was very knowledgeable. The Filipino woman really "knew her stuff."3. The $100 price is very reasonable.Cons:1. The wireless waves failed to penetrate through two wall and a floor. After working for two minutes, the strength dropped to 25% and below. As a result, it was useless.
I just about threw this thing away until I read other people's reviews - so apparently it was never meant to chearge an Ipod, it only slows the rate of drainage??? What a piece of junk... maybe I will throw it away after all........
I had no problems installing this replacement router. However, after a few weeks, it started to drop the wireless signal. We have to reboot the device nightly. What really sucks, I just missed the return window with Amazon.
We've tried all types and they all after working well initially, break within about a month. We use them in our office and they should be labeled disposable as that is what they are. also the retaining clip opposite the headset always gets caught in your hair....
i brought this at the same time i got my ipod mini. the latter's great!the case smells very bad. a chemical smell. very strong.also, the part that covers the screen's scratched.im not returning it because i dont have time. if idid, i definitely would.like people already mentioned, it does also bulk to the ipod and wont fit into the belt clip, the screen part does attracts lints, making the screen not as clease as it can be without the case.
Worked for a week and then started having issues. Stopped altogether after a month. Landfill special now. Bummer.
I got it new about 2 years ago. I bought it from Apple's Refurb site, and when it arrived, it showed the sad iPod icon. I took it to Apple, they said it needed a new hard drive!!!! Then the clickwheel went on it, which makes it so it won't always respond. Then the hold switch won't lock on it, and then all the problems stopped for a while. Then 5 months later, it wouldn't even turn on, and then only the backlight would show, and there was nothing on the screen. When the warranty was up, it died on that day. Now it sits in it's box on my desk. Don't buy this iPod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
This KVM switch doesn't work with linux -- beware. There's nothing to indicate this in the literature. Other non-M$ users (e.g. mac) might also be affected.
My girlfriend got this as part of a home theatre system. It failed after about a year, leaving the whole system dead. The internal power supply had melted down. It's really low tech inside. Basically, this is just a fancy voltmeter with some small surge absorbers and filter networks inside a large bulky cabinet. A cheap $30 surge absorber/power distribution strip from Walmart works just as well and is probably 10X more reliable. As far as the filtering, it's a complete waste of money, since all new electronics equipment must already meet stringent FCC regulations for electrical noise emissions. Don't waste your money on this junk.
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...
i'm given it 2 stars, because the package came in on time and in perfect condition... however, it didn't work for my old computer... apparently, this specific ram only works for certain motherboards which i already knew, but it was only $5 so i figured i'd give it a try... anyways, kingston makes good ram, i would recommend their products to anyone, just make sure it fits your motherboard.
I had to buy this product for college and we used it to of course design homes. It is the stupidest thing in the world. First off, it takes up like 350GB of hard drive space. You HAVE TO HAVE 4GB of ram to load a picture. It is so slow and eats so much speed and space on your computer (because of all the little furniture and plants and features, etc) that you will want to punch your monitor anytime you get a little ways into creating something. The more detail you add, the slower this thing gets to do anything, even save or open.If you are designing dog houses, this is your product. If you want to try and hang windows and doors on multiple levels of a designed house, forget it. They are all mathematically calculated in a way that you will always be adding electrical outlets and doors on the first floor or basement when you meant to put them upstairs. It doesn't know where you are, and you won't realize until you see that the whole house's windows and doors and outlets and fans and furniture and staircases are all in the basement. Don't buy it.
I have this printer at home, and a MFC-730 from Canon at work. Canon cost $100 more so I skimped at home, and have I regretted it since. Printing function is fine, but scanning is slow and scanning multiple pages into a pdf is trial-by-software to get the thing to work. And the software itself is overly complicated and was designed by a newbie programmer who wanted to impress with all the bells and whistles, without understanding that people want simple, effective functionality.Spend a few extra pennies and save yourself the frustration.
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.
I found this product very difficult to use. Despite reading the instructions (over and over), I was unable to load my mp3 files onto this device. The instructions were way too sparse--I know this is an unusual complaint. When I called consumer assistance in order to assist me, they were unable to understand why the files could not be successfully transferred. All in all, I wasted about 4 to five hours trying to figure out how to use this device with no success. I returned it the next day.
I am experiencing the same zooming trouble as everyone else. When I called JVC they denied the problem. Judging from the reviews here on Amazon.com, there seems to be a very real problem. I bought the camera because it was simple, afforadable, and I'm not much of a techno person. I used it well for over a year when the zoom problem started. Being in the military, you don't get much pay, so I was hoping this camera would serve me for a long time- I was wrong. I will not buy JVC products again! Anyone for a class action lawsuit?
I had no problem with the software. I bought it to scan a ton of photos into my computer, but at the rate it scans it will take me forever. Like other complaints, I previously had a HP scanner and could do batch scans. Not with this one. I can put 4 pictures on the screen, but each one has to be re-scanned. The scans do look good. but i guess I am in the market for a new scanner and this one will have to go to someone with lesser needs than myself.
Just got a pair for Christmas from my daughter who spent $50 of her hard-earned dollars on these "high-end" earphones. Tried them out with an iPod Shuffle and MacBook Pro. THERE'S NO BASS!!!Tried my original iPod earphones as well as Sony MDR W08 for comparison and both blew away this junk. These sound tinny and should be selling for about $1 not $50.The five-star reviews are obviously by company shills.Going back to Amazon tomorrow.
I purchased this to replace an Eton radio that I loved but is no longer made. The Eton could recharge batteries, the Sony does not. The Eton's clock showed in the display window while the radio played, Sony's does not. Eton had the decency to include an AC adpapter, Sony did not. All I can say for the Sony is that it seems to have reception equal to Eton. But for a company with a long standing reputation to uphold, Sony dropped the ball on this one.
I ordered this item because it is listed as Sony brand - I received some "Wasabi Power" brick from china, which is generic. I refuse to connect this non-OEM adapter to my $600 Sony Camera. I have asked for a return / refund.
Bought the mouse for a Dell Inspiron 600 because of size and retractable cord. The size fits in a laptop case easily and is far less bulky than others. While very small, it works well on small tables, on the computer itself and on an airplace tray. But, the lock on the cord rewind device broke within one month and I now have to tie a knot in the cord on both sides of the rewind section to keep it from snapping back against the computer when no in use. It didn't really cost that much, but, as it turned out, it was a waste of money. I no longer use it. When it worked, I would rate it a 5; broken a 0.
I know it sounds great, folding, noise canceling,and everything, yet it doesn't do a good job of any of the things it boasts about.Couple of things why you shouldn't buy this.1. The Noise canceling doesn't work very well. One of the worst I've seen. It's not very well made because the noise canceling is suppose to only send out a certain amount of radio waves to block the ones coming in, and yet they made the noise canceling too loud and you can here the radio waves all too loudly.2. Very cheap material, it looks good in the picture, but the actual product doesn't look all that good.3. The ear part is the weirdest size. It doesn't go over the year and it just kind of squeezes your ears to stay on. It doesn't cover your ears very well.4. The head band is not round, it's square because of the folding option. You look goofy when you wear it, only wear it inside the house.5. You can't wear it for a very long time. It's not comfortable.Please do not buy this. For your own good.
NOT A VERY GOOD TRANSACTION.The company shipped the wrong item, Then it took too long to receive a refund, I shipped back the goods paying myself for the shipping and when I got the refund, the amount was less than the amount charged.
I've used these headphones quite a bit because I love the wireless functionality. They sound great. BUT, even though they say you can use them for sports, sweat will cause the whole things to corrode. The charging USB port is located on the bottom, which is where sweat collects. I've returned them several times and had them replaced, but now the company seems to be getting crabby about such returns and won't replace them because they don't cover "moisture damage".It seems to me that the main use for bluetooth headphones is active pursuits, such as biking, gym, running, etc. where you want to put the iPod in a protected place (bag, camelbak, etc.) and be able to control the ipod. So, for a pair of bluetooth headphones to be so completely unprotected from sweat is pure follyStay away.
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.
Sound quality is so poor that one has to be almost on top of the TV to hear it & to flip through the channels, you must go one at a time. I'm usually so happy with everything I purchase on this website, but have finally adopted a real dud! Please consider another product if you're seriously thinking about this one.
I have had this TV for almost 2 years now and it has a wonderful picture, as well as great sound quality for such a little TV. It is very cute, and most importantly to me...stable when placed on a table (which I cannot say for most other character TV's). The good things stop there. This really shouldn't be considered a DVD/TV combo as the DVD player rarely works...and I usually give up before getting it to work. I have learned to live without that and just enjoyed the TV itself until a few days ago when the remote was misplaced. You absolutely CANNOT use any universal remote controls with this TV as NONE of the codes work. Good luck finding another on the internet as you could do with any other TV. I have heard you can get one directly from Emerson for like $30 plus another $10 for shipping (haven't spoken w/ them yet to be sure as I just sit on hold forever and gave up). $40 for another remote is insane and I will live without it for that...but since the TV changes channels soooooooooo slowly, it is now kinda useless and just sits on the table looking cute. Invest your money in another product NOT made by Emerson.
This just didn't work. It's supposed to be a dimmer switch but when I tried to dim the lights, it only put out a horrible humm and the lights went out completely.I sent an email to the company and got no response.
I have to say that I was very disappointed in this item. I've owned GPS units for many years, I'm kinda a tech geek. I specifically have liked the Garmin line of products. I decided though to try the TomTom, yeah the commercials did their job on me. They were clever and cute for sure.The problem with TomTom is its lack of more advanced features. This is a very simple unit, not complicated at all, that is good. But, but its simplicity comes lack of features. The biggest feature lacking is a trip odometer page that the Garmin units do so well. When I travel I like to see average MPH, travel/stopped time, etc. In the TomTom you only really have the map. I also like to see elevation and that is lacking.This is a sharp unit for sure, but the lack of features and a problem with the unit locking up led me to send this item back and get the Garmin Nuvi. The Garmin is a great unit that INCLUDES a carrying case and all the chargers you would need. You get every accessory with the Garmin. The TomTom nickles and dimes you for the same items.Yeah the TomTom ONE is a few bucks cheaper, but you don't get the case and extra cables that are a necessity. The Garmin also has many great features in the "travel section" of the unit.Please consider the Garmin Nuvi, it is twice the GPS unit.
I had endless problems backing up to Sony CD's. Switched to TDK and almost always works fine. Stay away from Sony CD's.
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.
it is not comapitble with "Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander 1 TB USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive"at this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MVZ60S/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titlei dont know what the problem but it is not work not allow computer to identify the hard disk. may be the problem with the data transfer..i dont know whether this happened only with this product or not,,or only me !!
That's outright stupid, isn't it?
I purchased this DVD player a year ago. And the sound quality blew up. The sound now plays very low. I have to crank the stereo output or the TV volume in order to hear the DVD. I, too, am faced with purchasing a new DVD player. Not a satisfied customer.
I got this product after reading reviews and after buying a similar product at best buy for over $20. I got this because of the cheep price but I eventually returned the product becuase the sound quality was horrible! The sound was so low, I could barely hear it with my ipod turned all the way up. I used the same settings as the one I got from Best Buy so I know it wasn't my device. The vendor was good and returned it with no problem but I had to pay $2 for shipping for a $5 device.
My review deals with all Nikon scanners based on my experiences with the Nikon LS-4000 ED scanner and Nikon's lack of commitment in the very area that once made them the first choice for professional and serious amateur photographers. We spent several thousand dollars on a scanner that, although being a recent product, will not work on Mac OS X Leopard or Windows Vista, even though Nikon claims to support both. The Nikon Scan app that supposedly works with our systems will not recognize the scanner and the 4.0.2 updater for that software falsely reports a successful installation when in fact it leaves the former version untouched. We've practically begged Nikon for help and have been told that, in effect, they can't continue to support "older" products and they're sorry they can't help us. They're not the only ones who are sorry -- I deeply regret the huge amount of money I've invested in Nikon gear. If you are considering the purchase of any Nikon scanner, I suggest taking a very careful look at competitors and their reputation for supporting what they sell. If this was a 20 year old product I could be more understanding.To all the 5000 ED owners who have written favorable reviews I would only say that I once felt the same way about the 4000 ED and I sincerely hope you don't run into this same support nightmare in the future.
I had moderate hopes for Linksys after Cisco's aquisition. OEMing a 3rd party product isn't one of the things I thought Cisco would do to their consumer base; at least not such a poorly developed product.The WRV200 is, by far, the worst piece of networking equipment I have ever had the misfortune of installing.Under normal operating circumstances I typically have to recycle the router at least once per day. This does not ensure all issues are resolved - only wireless connectivity (802.11g only - WPA2). The VPN passthrough consistently drops and is unable to reconnect. Mind you, I am no speaking of VPN endpoint connectivity, which this router supports. I am referring only to establishing a desktop-to-remote VPN connection passing through the WRV200. When it drops it can still ping the remote end-point, just not connect.At this point, I have completely disconnected the WRV200 as one laptop can connect, one can't at all, another can, but at very low speeds, and my desktop can't bring up my VPN or work email connection. I have reverted to a Netgear spare that warrants about a 2-star rating.Please, as another reviewer put it: "Save your time and your money." Add to that your sanity and it should be covered. Do not purchase this product; send your consumer message to Cisco!
On the surface, this is a slick mouse. It's cute, small, full-featured, and stowing the receiver in the mouse is great.But after using this for a week and a half, I'm ready to throw it out.Let's see:1) It refuses to turn back on after being stored. I'll pull it out of my laptop bag, plug-in the receiver, and... no juice. The mouse doesn't turn on, even though it's automatically supposed to turn after you unstow the receiver. I have to open the mouse up and reseat the batteries.2) Sometimes when I plug the receiver into my laptop, it doesn't get recognized. I try multiple ports and nothing. Once I reboot, it's ok.3) The absolutel LAST STRAW: as of last night, the mouse motion will suddenly freeze. You'll be mousing around and the mouse will suddenly lock up. The buttons will click, the mousewheel will still scroll the page - but the cursor will be frozen. It only becomes "unstuck" when you scroll the wheel. It's absolutely aggravating to be working on my design work only to get stuck mid-movement, scroll the wheel, move the mouse, figure out where my cursor has now gone (it places it randomly), and then go back to work - only to repeat the process all over again 30-60 seconds later.I'm really disappointed. I've bought a few other Wenger products and never had a problem. I honestly didn't think twice when I was looking for a wireless mobile optical and saw this one with the Wenger logo. It's actually more expensive than the one I was originally looking at, but I thought "Hey, it's a Wenger."I'll be thinking twice from now on. Piece of crap!
dvds are less than 30 dollars now with 16x speedand look at amazon ,it is still selling then above 40 (only 8x speed)
I bought one of these ~ 1 year ago. I never used the battery. In July I tried the battery and it wouldn't hold a charge. Apex gladly gave me an RMA # and I returned the battery. Now in Dec after 10-15 phone calls the off-shore "customer service" response is always the same. "The battery is on back-order, we'll ship it in 7-10 days"This has gone on since July (it is now Dec!). I have sent emails, I get a canned response, sent faxes, no response. Don't buy Apex!!
This product does NOT perform all the functions of all Mitsubishi factory remotes; Mitsubishi big screen televisions feature NetCommand, which allows you to select the input device and control it. I understand why this remote doesn't allow you to remote control the input device, but NetCommand is essential to being able to use a Mits. big screen. I'm disappointed.It'd probably work OK if you have a non-NetCommand TV, though...
I had been a Patriot Memory fan, thinking they made great quality mem. I was wrong. I had thoroughly tested the Extreme Performance card and found it ran well under 60x on USB 2.0 xfers to my puter, it specs at 133x.On my Ex Perf 2GB sD card, the lock fell OUT after somehow locking first. I never did get my card unlocked and couldn't retrieve the over 400+ pics I had shot to it. If you want to read how bad cust. svc can get, read on... read on...9/14/2006 I called and spoke to DL, he needed pics of card and e-mail, so I sent to him... along w/ name, part #, etc.9/25/2006 I get response from CG, that RMA is accepted and DL will contact me to give me RMA #.Between 9/25-11/17 I contact Patriot about 4 times and can't anywhere: "I'll need your RMA number" I don't have one, I'm trying to get one. "Then you'll need to talk to RMA dept." I NEED to speak to DL or CG... "If you don't have an RMA you'll need to RMA dept...11/17/2006 I reach CG on phone. I send her long e-mail (cc: DL) saying this never processed, DL didn't issue RMA. I put name, addy, phone, part number on e-mail requesting RMA.CG fwds e-mail to DL. Here's DL's e-mail response: "Can you tell me the RMA # so I can have RMA dept. look into this for you."My response (ALL CAPS and BOLD): I don't have one, I'm awaiting RMA # from you. I included a suggestion he should actually read the message he responded to and such...DL's response: I will need some information to start, name, addy, phone, part #... Once I have I will start the process of an RMA for you...My response (ALL CAPS, BOLD and RED... plus I included threads to EVERY e-mail to date): You've got to be kidding me... I've included all this in every e-mail already today.Now I call Patriot. I ask to speak to RMA supervisor, to find out DL is ABOVE the RMA supervisor! So I ask for the President... I actually get a VP (I think?), LH. I send him 4 e-mails, each with threads and responses.LH: this isn't how we want to do business. Send to my attention I'll make sure you're taking good care of for your troubles.I ask if after 3 months of hassles he'd consider upgrading me to a 4GB card. He says he'll take good care of me.12/21 I get a (new? I don't know) 2GB card in the mail with no apology, NO UPC for future warranty, just a card in a clear plastic sD case. I paid $80 for my original 2GB PatMem Ex Perf card 9 months ago... 14 weeks! Over three months to RMA, lost photos, hassles, idiocy. Never again, Patriot. Never.
Purchased two of these for wife and myself. Mine for use with iPhone4 and wife's for iPad. Niether will stay extended, they snap back to stored position. Way too short unless you were to carry iPhone / iPad in your shirt pocket. LOL Impossible to use when they snap back to stowed position, they sound fine if you want to manually keep them extended and chance losing an eye on snap back.
I bought this so I could charge my Galaxy Tablet in my car. But, it doesn't work with my Galaxy Tablet. This was a very inexpensive gamble, but it didn't work for me. I only paid a couple of bucks for it, so it's hardly worth my time and effort to send it back (it came from China). It may work for cell phones, but it didn't work for what I needed it for.
For the first week or two that I had this, I worked perfectly. After that, it would have a slight static noise in the background almost all of the time, and on occasion it would get pretty bad. I feel like a lot of people wouldn't have had a problem with the minor static, but I'm kind of picky about that kind of thing. I sent it back (which was a very smooth process!!)
I bought this CD player specifically and only to play CD's. I purchased it on October 22 and by January 26 the CD portion of the unit stopped working. I emailed Coby and they responded to send it back and include a money order for the return shipment. They also state that their warranties are for 90 days. This is just outside of 90 days. So in summary, just a bad experience all around. Do not buy. Spend a little extra on a quality brand.
Great sound while they worked. One earpiece just quit working all of a sudden.
The quality of this sound product is TERRIBLE!!! The bass speaker might as well not even be attached because the first volume level pretty much blows it out. I would rather not have sound than use these speakers.
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 product suffers from a wide and severe range of problems. Other reviews are correct - Linksys customer service will not be helpful. When I contact them they refused to even admit there were any defects with the product.The problems I've encountered follow:++++ The WRV200 will reset itself to the factory default at random times.++++ The WRV200 DHCP clients table displays the remaining lease time where the host name should be. That's of course, if you're lucky enough for it to report ANY host names at all.++++ The web interface will sometimes be a blank page after approximately 6 days of constant operation. The only way to fix this is to reboot the device.++++ The VPN client has issues on Windows Vista.++++ When operating the device on mixed mode (wireless g, b simultaneously) some wireless b devices (Palm LifeDrive) simply can not connect. You are forced to operate the WRV200 as G or B only.++++ The firmware doesn't even do what the built-in documentation says. Deleting an entry from the DHCP clients table does nothing. The documentation says that it severs the connection.I believe that all of these problems stem from the firmware. All of these issues can likely be resolved if the quality of the firmware increases.
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.
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.
Even putting aside the fact that it's ridiculously overpriced and doesn't come with the required cables (which you get to furnish yourself at extra cost), it is unusably slow.When switching between inputs, the video input switches after only a second, but it takes, on average, OVER TEN SECONDS before you can use the keyboard or mouse. Yes, 10 seconds of sitting there wiggling the mouse in frustration before the switch will actually let you use it.Without exaggeration, this is the single worst piece of hardware I have ever bought or used. Avoid at all costs
I am a professional musician- and this recorder has provided the absolute worst recording sound I have ever heard! I get better quality with the little small cassette tapes in a cheap handheld.The sound is fuzzy and garbled, even with the external microphone I bought, and even talking is hard to hear. Don't waste your money on this.
This product's manuals were absolutely the worst. It refuses to work with my iBook and I can't even find the proper tech support information. I'd recommend buying the official Palm version instead!
I should have known that at only 3 watts this would be insufficient for my needs. I find it virtually useless, it puts out so little light. After realizing my error, I purchased the SL-8, which has two lamps, 10 watts and 20 watts each, which allows you to select settings of 10 and 30 watts, or 20 and 30 watts, depending upon how the lamps are installed.
Very disappointed in the functionality of this devise. I didn't have high expectations, but the buttons should be set to click properly. I have used this item, same brand and style before and was very happy. So I imagine this speaks to lack of quality control. I would avoid, simply because you can't be certain you won't get the same problem.
Battery only operates my laptop for 1.5 hours off the battery. Very unhappy with my purchase
I got this as a gift i had it for one day and it broke. I gues it couldnt handel the music on it all i played on it was Dazed and cunfused from in thru the out dorr album (led Zepplin) it started it started to act up when the earphone port was making my speakers all staticky and then i treid putting a new set of ear phones in it but still static then i turned it off and it wouldnt turn back on i charged it for 6 hours still didnt turn on. Well i dont think i would recomend this product i only had it for a day and it broke. but i can still rely on my trusty creative muvo slim mp3 player....
Got this in Hong Kong when purchasing a lot of little add-ons for my Canon 5D Mark II. It cuts down the viewing area through the viewfinder so I don't like it at all. I have a protective cover for the live view so not worried about smudges. Interesting - I noticed I wasn't enjoying taking photos as much anymore. Then remembered I had that eyepiece on there. Really affected the view area.
(I have a Packard Bell Athlon 2600XP running Windows XP SP2)The printer would only print one or two pages of any 10+ page job, and then refused to work. Tried to print from different programs: nothing. I must have reinstalled it 10 times or more using different drivers & settings. Each time it would print a page & stop working. Period. Sometimes nothing would print upon reinstallation, especially if there was nothing in the manual feed tray.I replaced the printer, but the place I bought it from was absolutely no help... saying it was a problem with MY computer... and of course I had the exact same trouble with the new printer, and they wouldn't refund my money because the toner cartrige was "used".I tried EVERYTHING suggested at the HP tech support website to no avail. I rang the tech support line, and they just said try the website. I was disappointed with the phone service.After 2 days of trying different things, I narrowed it down to a problem with the HP USB driver. I tried different high quality USB cables etc... but it still refused to work.EVENTUALLY i found someone who experienced the same problem on a spanish forum; THE SOLUTION TO THIS FRUSTRATION PROBLEM IS TO "DISABLE THE ADVANCED USB - PCI HOST CONTROLLER" IN THE CONTROL-PANEL SETTINGS (SYSTEM HARDWARE / DEVICE MANAGER)... now I don't have a USB 2 connection enabled on my computer, but at least the printer works flawlessly! The fact that it's operating on USB 1.0 doesn't seem to affect print speed.HP need to recognise & FIX this issue with a new driver/firmware upgrade pronto!!!The text is very crisp, it's by no means a noisy printer, and so far no paper jams. The initial toner cartridge didn't last as long as expected, but it's still WAY better than an inkjet for B/W print jobs.
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.
Broke in just over one month. Only works when being charged. Old model, slow, many scuff marks, shuts off randomly between songs. DO NOT PURCHASE
I have previously used over 300 Ridata 4x media and have always had good success but the 100-pk of these 8x DVD's are terrible. DVD's recorded with Nero (ver 6.3 or 6.6) using 2 different computers produces DVD's that will not play all the way to the end without skipping and freezing around the last 1/4 area of the DVD. Nero reported no errors when doing a validation but on my 2 different stand-alone DVD players, they have trouble playing them all the way to the end. I've tried 2.4x 4x and 8x record speeds but still bad when playing back.I ran Nero CD-DVD Speed and Kprobe tests on these troublesome recorded DVD's and they show a lot of errors in the 2nd half of the DVD's. I also have some newly purchased Ridata 8x media with white injet printable tops that are also just as terrible. I have purchased a few other brands (Sony and Memorex) after this episode and they record and play fine. What has happened to Ridata???
This product did nit work when I received it. I in no way attribute it to the seller. I got in touch with the actual comapny that made it. They were gratious and refunded my payment.
Buyer Beware. I bought two of these scanners and both were defective. The first one had a large piece of plastic shaving under the scanning glass. The second one did not operate as the scanning light did not illuminate and I had to return that one too. I really liked the features that this scanner offered but I am not convinced of the reliablility of this product and would not recommend. If you decide to buy it-check your unit out closely when you get it home.
I was hopeful after all the positive reviews I read, but these headphones are awful! The sound quality is poor; it sounds like I'm listening to my iPod through a tin can. And when I turn off the "noise cancelling" feature, I can't hear anything at all. I'm in the process of returning these and just getting another set of regular iPod headphones as a replacement. Avoid!
Mine turned out to be a piece of junk. No wonder the low price. I plugged it in to the cigarette lighter, but it was dead. Would not power anything up. I threw it away - it was not worth the trouble to return.
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.
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.
I would have loved this gun..but, it did not work with my projection TV.....though it says it is for all PS2...they should also make it very clear in the discription on the website that it does NOT work with anything other than a "tube" tv. It does say it on the instruction booklet that comes with it...but you have to buy it and open it first!!!
As the other reviewer stated it will not work on XP SP3. Same exact error. Google revealed more of the same. This install was on a brand new pc with nothing other then the OS installed. I cant seem to locate any kind of support. If its not an OS issue their may be a compatability issue with the Core Duo or SATA drives. Either way it needs to be addressed by the manufacturer.
I got these on the same day that I got my 'Koss Folding Studio/DJ Headphones With In-Line Volume Control'. The DJ headphones are MUCH better with a just a minimal expense more.I don't have a GIGANTIC head. I have a normal size head. Yet, when I adjust this to even their smallest setting, they still do not fit well on my ears. Its like my ears hang too low! This was no problem with the DJ headphones mentioned above.I think I will send this back, and get the much better DJ headphones instead. I wrote a review on them if you would like to surf over there and read it.Bottom line: they do not fit me well and they are not nearly as comfortable as the above mentioned DJ phones.Buyer beware!Dean
Unless you like electronic screeching while you try to talk on the phone that is....I bought this headset on July 15 and by mid August, it started making a terrible feedback noise whenever I tried to use it. Unfortunately, I have just surpassed the return date by a few days so I can't return it even though it's defective and still new. I have an older one that still works great so I suppose it's a hit and miss thing. If you do buy this product, make sure the company has a return policy that is longer than 39 days.
I am so sorry i got this filter before reading the reviews, I was looking for a 77mm filter for my 70-200 lens,I always used HOYA filters and never ever had a problem. For this lens I decided I will go with Canon filter glass,thinking how bad can it go with a Canon filter, And the fact that it really went bad this time.horrible piece of glass, first of all ... the packaging was all bent out and dirty.And when i took the filter out, it was in a horrible condition. It is the first UV filter I got that when i look through it, I dont see clearly.It is full of smudges, scratches, dust and dirt particles. Absolutely not usable, and when I mounted it on my lens it really made the pictures much worse.I am used to getting a filter and put it on the lens and forget about it, not possible with this filter whatsoever.I never ever gave a one review for a product from amazon, but this filter really deserve it. A pure one and if possible, even zero.And now, I am stuck with it and will have to go drop 77$ on the B&W; filter now!.Bottom line, Don't get this filter thinking you are getting a quality glass or saving some bucks, you will probably thorough it away two minutes after getting it. Either get the HOYA HMC/HD or get the B&W; one.And honestly, big mistake from amazon for keeping such a crappy product on their website.
This this did not fit in my 2010 iMac kensington lock slot. The main problem was the smell though. Its a very strong chemical smell. I know some plastics off-gas, but it was bad. I may have left it in the yard for a week to get rid of the smell, but no point, it didnt fit. Just printed my return label.
The keyboard was easy to install, but once installed you notice a huge transition from traditional keyboards! Some of the keys have a little too much spring in the keys...meaning that they keys can be difficult to push down. The spacebar is not easy to push down w/ your thumbs. It makes typing cumbersome at times. Not sure if it is really helping me too much. I'd stick with a traditional keyboard that is a lot easier to push down on the buttons.
Even though this kit clearly advertised that it contained &quot;Everything you need to create a wireless network for TWO desktop computers&quot; that turned out not to be the case. Because my current modem connected via the USB and not an ethernet card (like the majority of cable modem installations lately), I was told by microsoft that I would need to go out and purchase an ethernet card and an ethernet cable before I could use this kit to hook up both computers.
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.
I puchased the LS 100's to get a decent speaker for a great price. I was disappointed. I knew the bass response would not be astonding but it was almost non existant. The midrange and the highs are scratchy.I would not recommend the speakers for anything other than talk radio.
I live in the Twin Cities and no matter what frequency I set this transmitter at, I cannot get good reception. Last weekend I traveled out of the city to a very remote location, and I still did not get good reception. It is a great idea, but just doesn't have enough juice.
This is a classic case of getting what you pay for. I saw peoples'reviews and was certain that this product could fulfill my expectations(which weren't that high), but in reality, it didn't even come close. First of all, the product came with no directions of any sort. Not that it's rocket science setting it up, but it seems pretty obligatory to include some sort of directions. Secondly, the white "sheet" included does not even remotely white-out the background, which is black. I think you would be better off spray painting a cardboard box and creating your own studio. By far the worst product I've bought on Amazon.
I have two of these keyboards. The first one I got for my office at work, and the second for my office at home. One I love and one I hate. There is clearly a problem with Microsoft's quality control with these keyboards.First off, I've been a user of the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro for years -- they are no longer available, and I bought five of them when the product was discontinued years ago. I'm down to my last two somewhat clean keyboards. The main thing I've been looking for in a new ergonomic keyboard is the correct setup for the arrow keys, with left, down, and right in a straight row, and up right above down (follow that?). The 4000 has that, plus the curved split keyboard that I have really come to love.The 4000 I have at work, the first one I got, is great. All the keys have a fairly consistent feel and are quiet. I preferred the utility button layout of the older Natural Keyboard Pro, and rather wish the function keys had their normal functions on the top (F1, F2, etc.) rather than the "make it easy" labels which only work on some programs, but otherwise, it's a perfectly adequate replacement.The one I got more recently at home has one of the problematic spacebars. It's LOUD. If all the keys were this loud, it wouldn't be a problem, but it's very annoying and distracting to be typing and have a very loud slam/click every time I hit a space. I pulled the spacebar key off a few times and tried to fix it, so far to no avail. Finally I unplugged the new keyboard and went back to one of my remaining Natural Keyboard Pro copies.It's hard for me to believe that computer keyboards have been around for more than 40 years and yet they still can't get such a simple thing right.In summary, I give one my copies of this keyboard 4 stars, and the other 1 star!
My HP Deskjet 5940 is by for the worst printer I have ever owned. The paper jams constantly. It is impossible to run any job on it without the paper feed jamming at some point. Even using HP's own photo paper doesn't help.When it does print, the quality is very good. The ink cartridges seem to last a fairly long time, longer than the warning indicates.
I have to agree with others, these batteries will only hold a charge approx. 48 hrs. That's if they are not even in the camera. I tried refreshing, no help. I don't know if the charger is bad or I got a bad set of batteries. I think Sony should look into this as this seems to be a common problem.
I have bought two of these headphones in six months and both have broken. The second time, I knew I had to be careful and barely pulled them apart and they snapped. The plastic part that moves in and out has no strength what-so-ever. I highly recommend getting something more durable, and I will not be buying anything from skullcandy anytime soon.
I bought this headset because my cell phone speakers broke, but this headset does not fit into a headphone jack on either a phone or a laptop.
I bought this for my 6 year old son for Christmas last year. I didn't want to spend too much since he is so young. Holy guacamole...what a waste of money. For $10 more I could have gotten something that worked. The radio capabilities are abysmal. Not one radio station comes in clearly. I have no idea why this is as we live in the city and our signals are strong. The sound quality for the cd player is poor, but at least it doesn't sound like the speakers are blown. The antenna broke off within the first 2 months. Partly because we couldn't get any reception so the antenna was moved frequently. I do like the shuffle, repeat. All in all you'd be better off spending a few more dollars. We're tossing this and getting him a new one for Christmas.
The laptop looks cool, and it is light enough to carry around for a long time. But I am very disappointed after I bought one and tried it. It generates too much heat too quickly compared to similar models from other vendors (e.g., IBM T41). In addition, I am not sure that SONY tested the port replicators thoroughly. The port replicators do not support fast Ethernet connection well. When you connect the replicator to a LCD monitor, you do not get video on the monitor when you play video files using real-player.I won't not buy any VAIO laptop computers in the future. It sucks!
I've used Sandisk products for years and have always had good luck with them. That changed with this product. As soon as I plugged into the USB port of my computer (running Windows XP SP2) it crashed. I tried it on two other machines running Windows XP with identical results (crashed the operating system - blue screen of death). Then I tried it on my laptop which is running Windows Vista and everything worked perfectly well.I did some research and it appears that the U3 software is causing the problem with the XP machines. I tried removing the U3 software from the flash drive but it appears that I can not completely remove it because a portion is stored in a hidden partition (which ends up reducing the total capacity of the flash drive from 2.0 Gb to 1.9 Gb).I'm keeping it since it works on my laptop, but I'm REALLY disappointed with the product because of its foul behavior with the XP machines. I'll buy another brand without the U3 software and use a program like TrueCrypt to secure my data (and TrueCrypt is free).
It seems I have to get a new voice recorder, since this one has been frustrating me. Three problems. First, sound only comes out of one side of the headphones when they're attached to it, and I have tried multiple headphones so it's not the headphones problem. Secondly, it has now on two occasions spontaneously and unbeknownst to me stopped recording during the lectures I was trying to record, which I only realized later when trying to listen to the lectures. I've now lost a couple lectures of material and the money spent on this thing. Lastly, the batteries that came with it didn't last long. Maybe that was just a problem with those batteries in particular...I don't know since I'm not going to run down the new batteries I put in it because I'm not going to use this anymore. Finally I should say that the box mine came in said it was refurbished. This may or may not have made a difference. I don't know.
The item was not the correct version, the condition was listed as good, when the item has several scratches, and does not work in any heat above room temp. After the seven day return period, the seller stopped responding to my emails. Would not recommend seller. The best thing was the on-time delivery.
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 don't normally write reviews, but this product is so bad, I felt obligated. Admittedly when I first got these rollers about a month ago they worked great. But now, only one month later, they don't heat up at all!! Absolutely cold no matter how long I leave them turned on to heat! Buyer beware!
This book was so ridiculously stupid. I think that a white woman would've written a better book and that's sad. I don't think the women that wrote this book even graduated from high school. Do not buy this book cause it will make you even angrier.
Does not work at all. I bought this to change my blackberry in the car. It will not change the device. This "charger" is useless to me.
Just like many of the other reviewers. I purchased my TV January 2006, about a week ago my wife calls me and tells me that the screen is black! I figure maybe one of the connections came loose! I was not so fortunate, i come home from work, take the TV off the wall and plug it straight into the cable box. Same problem! I call Zenith, and the outosurced support tells me that I am out of warranty and to try and power cycle it! I call a little repair shop that I have done business with over the years, and he laughs when I tell him what kind of TV I have. He informs me that Zenith does not have tech support and that they make him pay full price for parts! DO NOT BUY THIS TV! Unfortunately when I bought this TV for $2800, the reviews were great, obviously I should have waited until the first year was up on the product! My fault for only buying the 2 year warranty!
I have used the armband 5 times while exercising and already the Velcro tabs are coming off. I had to trash the armband because 4 of the tabs are gone. It may be suitable for jogging, but I don't recommend it. The plastic is not clear and you really have to pull it down to see the screen. I'm really disappointed with this product.
The quality of this camera is awful. I bought it because all of the features, but they do not always work as well as they should. They picture does not turn out so great either, but its alright if you onlt take pictures of close things because the zoom gets too blury. I quickly found that this was overpriced (worth less than half of what i paid)so I bought the Minolta X60 and its far better, not to mention its only $230. Also, the Kodak does not hold good battery life. I would not recommend this product to anybody that i want to get a good deal.
I would not have purchased this if I knew it was the same cable as I have for my digital camera.
Thought it was an excellent price for two cartridges, so I bought them to hold in reserve for when my current cartridges ran out of ink. When that day finally arrived, the color cartridge only sprayed a faint yellow mist on the paper, even after 'cleaning' and 'priming' the cartridge with the HP utility. I didn't even bother to try the black cartridge. Admittedly, the cartridge sat on the shelf for about 10 weeks before I tried it, but I would hope that wouldn't have had an effect.Guess I learned my lesson about refilled cartridges.
My first Sandisk MP3 player was perfect. I used it for recording things and listening to them. It played back fine. And the radio was very good too. The only problem is, Why not AM Radio stations? Why not? Still I would give it a 4 star rating.I bought this Sandisk about August 2008. It's now Jan 2009. Again I would record on this Sandisk MP3 player. This MP3 player skipped a little bit at first. Now the skipping is horrendous. I sound like Max Headroom only worse. I have a clue as to what is the cause of this problem. Perhaps China could practice better quality control and perhaps treat their workers better and stop using slave (prisoner) labor.It is now 5 months after purchasing this MP3 player. Maybe Sandisk has corrected this problem. The question is am I going to plunk down money to find out? Maybe when it has "AM Radio", I might try out that "New" SanDisk.
I have just begun using this item. One feature I wish it has is a volume control. I have also found that while I can hear great on it, the person on the other end doesn't always hear me the best unless the microphone is very close to my mouth. It is comfortable to wear and worked well with my phone. I purchased this item for occasional home use. If I were using it more frequently I maybe would have gone with a different model. Seems to be a good value for the money.update - I quickly grew to dislike this model. I had more and more difficulty with the person I was talking to hearing me. Practically had to have the microphone in my mouth for them to pick up on my words. I would not recommend at this point and have stopped using this product.
These two-way radios are a waste of money. The battery life is too short to get much use out of them. They're going to Goodwill and I'm shopping for something better quality. I can't believe Uniden put their name on such a bad product.
This camera is cheap. It even feels cheap. The first time we loaded film, it jammed and has never worked since. I have for years bought only Canon products which is why I purchased this replacement for an older Canon Rebel (which I loved) that had dropped and broke. Now I'm so turned off by this poorly manufactured Canon product that I'm looking to replace all of my lenses so that I can find a system that's better made.
I've been very pleased with my Logitech wireless mouse (non-bluetooth) on my PC - so thought I'd buy the Bluetooth version for my Mac Powerbook. Physically the mouse is much flimsier than the other wireless version. From a performance standpoint I seldom get more than 1/2 hour of increasingly erratic use before losing my connection and having to recharge.Looking for an alternative - or may just use the non-bluetooth version on the Mac as well.
I bought two of these thinking one would work. Both would allow excellent reception, but NO ONE could hear me clearly on either set. I tried both of them on my cell phone and home phone. Didn't matter. NO ONE COULD HEAR ME WELL ENOUGH TO HAVE A CONVERSATION. Don't buy these. Really don't do it.
I guess for a regular type user this would be OK, but I have the switch connected to an x64 server and x64 workstation and I am constantly re-installing OS on these systems (for testing, imaging, etc). When you enter windows setup, the keyboard will STOP WORKING! (even though it worked in the BIOS when it said, to start up from the CD press any key).So every-time I want to install an OS or restore an image using BartPE, I need to go to the back of the machine and disconnect/cables. Pretty worthless, I am definitely not keeping it, wished I had read the reviews before I bought it at a local store.
I've owned several other linksys products and I've been pretty happy with them. So happy that I blindly ordered the WRV200 thinking that it had the features I need and it should just work as advertised ... I was wrong. I battled with it for a few days and boxed it until the new updated firmware came out. Unfortunately it's more of the same. If you want to save yourself some pain and frustration, look around for something else.
The cones are sharp with many to choose from. The locking part of the 2 part pusher is annoying. Some food slices can get stuck in between parts without being ejected nearly wrecking the tool. My comparison to a popular stand mixer attachment this portable product is difficult to use and underpowered. Its past the return policy and I'll just use it for softer veggies and maybe try some chilled cheese grating. The plastic stains gross with carrots. Otherwise the product is good and functional if you have nothing to compare it to.
I ordered this radio based on the favorable reviews. Unfortunately, I am not very satisfied with the unit. AM reception as noted, is terrible, but even when you CAN get a station well, the sound is fuzzy and muffled. On FM, the stations are clear, but the sound is....OK. Not really the deal I was looking for, but the cabinet and radio are attractive.
The box was nice with having the hinges on its corners however as soon as I opened mine I noticed two of them were missing from 2 corners! Also the bottom of the box was smushed along the ridge. As a photographer working on strict deadlines I can't afford to lose time by shipping it back for returns. I am very disappointed. I lost 30 dollars for something I could have made on my own. I now have to tape those corners and turn it in.
This worked for a while. Then all its settings 'locked up'. I could not modify MAC addresses, change encryption or anything. I had my admin name / pass, and the admin panel confirmed all changes, but 1 minute later everything would revert.The router was bricked and had to be thrown away. $100 for 6 months work :(
If you want to throw money down the drain, it's simple - you buy this product. I made the mistake of purchasing this without reading past the first spotlight review. Seemed like a good deal, but after I had to buy an RF modulator because I have an older tv and then having to purchase an S-video cable, and the darn thing still didn't receive a cable signal....I was now an additional $40 in the hole. And that's not counting what it costs just to ship the thing back to the losers at Discountjungle. Don't waste your money......pay more for a better brand...it will pay off in the long run.
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.
THIS ITEM WAS DELAYED IN SHIPPING AND WHEN IT FINALLY ARRIVED THE BOX HAD CORRECT PART NUMBER ON IT, YET, ACTUAL PART ENCLOSED HAD A DIFFERENT PART # / WAS NOT THE ITEM WE ORDERED, THUS, NOT COMPATIBLE W/ OUR MODEL CAMERA. SO WE CANNOT REVIEW OR RATE.
The first one I received was DOA. It was replaced very quickly by Amazon.com, and the second one at least turned on. However, after using it for just a few minutes, I've discovered that it will turn itself off at random. It seems to be very poorly made.
The headphone looked cheaped and even if it has not arrived broken i might have return it
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.
oh come on this 'zune' crap is just a thicker, bulkier, uglyer, vesion of the bestselling mp3 player theApple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)this has no acsessories that are any good and the softwear only works with windows. the ipod is the same price (when neither the ipod nor the zune are on sale) but has 1000 times the acsessories. with the ipod theres a product that gives it a 8.5 inch screen way bigger than this peice of crap and also with the ipod you can download the music quick. with another product you can make the ipods screen a vitual 60 inches with theI-Theater Head Mounted Display (HMD) ITheaterwhen microsoft tried with the zune they fell flat on there faces. the zune only has like 2 hours of battery life when watching movies when the 80 gig ipod has about 6 hours of movie. thats like 3 times more. if i put pros and cons there would be no pros and thousnads of cons.prosnothingconsbigbulkyshort battery lifenot many acsessoriescopied design from what looks to be from the ipodonly comes in 30 gigthicker than a 80 gig ipoduglysoftwear not availible for macsfrom reveiws it sounds like the softwear dosnt always worktakes a long time to download videosthe first version means lots of other flaws that will take years to fix
A tiny beverage spill should not destroy a keyboard and especially if it's left to dry for a while. These keyboards are destroyed the moment a few drops of liquid gets in-between the keys. I've gone through three of these and all liquid related. I tried to deal with it because I hate changing keyboard layouts and I use the same at work. I guess I'm going to replace my work keyboard at the same time and just be done with this company and their fragile products.
I called long distance for a test and the headset had clarity both outgoing and incoming
I printed about 50 4x6 pictures and the cartridges ran low. The cost of new cartridges is just about the same price as buying a new printer. The iP6210D is not worth the money, a poor value.
I am totally not happy with this battery; it continuously charges, up to 24 hours, after I have taken only a few pictures.I actually reinstalled my old battery to have the camera ready when needed, and I would never buy this product again.
This unit is great when it works, but the controll head will fail. They know it. Look up answer 7333 on their website. You will be out of warrantee, so tough luck. You will be offered the chance to buy a replacement system, not just the head, with a 30 day warranty for half off their list price.
I bought this unit a while back. While the sound is just fine, it constantly cuts out. I think it trips an internal breaker or something. It stops working and I have to shut it down and let it cool before I can use it again. Customer service was of little help. Save your money, and choose another unit.
The dryer works OK but I bought it for the retractable cord. It works some of the time and almost never fully retracts.
OH MY GOSH!!!I've got the m:robe instead of the i-pod for christmas, and man was it a huge mistake! I wanted to try something new, but it just sucks. If you are in to convenience than I wouldn't count on the m:robe. Because it's so big and bulky, it can't easily fit into pockets, and if you're the athletic type, it's even worse for running because it's slippary and heavy. The touch screen isn't very good eather. There are little dots on the screen you have to touch in order for the command to regester in the m:robe, and it's a hassle to have to keep pressing the screen over and over again. Since you are pressing the screen over and over again another problem arises. The screen is a fingerprint magnet and they're hard to get rid of. Scrolling through the songs takes a long time, and is much faster on an i-pod because it stops every few seconds. The shuffle mode isn't good because it isn't really a shuffle, you could have 450 songs in you library and hear the same song twice in 20minutes. As for the camera i'd have to say it's just about the worst part. The camera is soooo junk, and you, as well as the picture you are trying to capture have to be super, super, super, still in order for the pic to come out clear, and even if it does come out clear, the lighting is really bad because the light only works for about 3feet, plus on top of the whole thing there's no zoom. I guess it's okay because it can be plugged into the wall, but not directly. You have to first plug the adapter into the wall, and then plug the base into the adapter, which then leaves you with 4feet of wire. The m:robe screen is also very bad because it gets scratched very easily and my headphones broke within 2 months. Bah.All in all, i'd say to STAY AWAY from the Olympus m:robe because there are just TOO MANY BAD THINGS!1. TOUCH SCREEN THAT IS NOT VERY SENSITIVE SO YOU'LL BE PUSHING THE SCREEN ALL DAY2. THE SCREEN WHICH IS A FINGER PRINT MAGNET3. THE SHUFFLE WHICH DOESN'T EVEN SHUFFLE4. THE CAMERA, WHOSE LIGHT ONLY REACHES UP TO 3FEET IN FRONT OF YOU5. THE PERSON TAKING THE PICTURE AND THE THING IN THE PICTURE HAS TO BE DEAD STILL IN ORDER FOR THE PICTURE TO COME OUT6. THE 4 FEET OF WIRES YOU HAVE TO CARRY AROUND WITH YOU JUST TO CHARGE THE THING!7. THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH CONSTANTLY FREEZES8. THE HEAVYNESS AND BULKINESS OF ITBASICALLY. IT SUCKS. GET AN I-POD INSTEAD. PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
Ultimately, I ended up throwing this WAP away after it stopped functioning. You are far better off spending the extra money for an 802.11g WAP (54 Mbps versus 11 Mbps).Unlike other WAPs, this device can connect to another WAP and act as a bridge. If you have two Ethernet networks and want to connect them, it is relatively painless with this device. That was my original rationalization for buying this product. Turns out I never really needed the extra functionality.I was never impressed with the 10 Mbps speed. The first time around setup was painless. However, reinstalling the software under XP became problematic. The USB driver/software from Linksys caused my Windows XP machine to blue-screen and crash. It caused my Windows ME system to hang periodically.I would recommend you pass on this product and get an 802.11g WAP. They are faster (54/100+Mbps) AND backwards compatible with your existing 802.11b network cards.
This Power Supply cant run in a asus boards, and many intel 965 boards ...and in other because the anemic +5v and +3.3v 17A and 23A, and today the power needed is minimun 25A and 35 A in this rails. Dont buy, at less you have a pentium 2 or pentium 3 because in my other system with AMD 3000+ venice, 1gb ram and mx 440 the pc shutdown randomly and i only work in word, internet and itunes...it dont provide enough power....fake PS i dont read before the review of this PS because ANTEC is the big name in power supply and my current PS is an ANTEC SP350 and have a lot more power in the +3.3v and +5v...this antec neo HE go directly in the garbage and lost my USD 95 but i never, ever buy again ANTEC.Wlecome Thermalthake and OCZ!!
This fan replaces the OEM fan in a NAS enclosure --- the original fan became noisy after five years. Knowing this fan is twice the thickness as the one it replaces, I was hoping that in order to move the same amount of air it could run up to twice as slower, thus making the fan quieter. Not the case here. It is much louder than the OEM fan (when it was new).
Got it five years ago at navy exchange in Honolulu.It is okay for what it does, but I don't use it much.
This item is listed under Amazon page, as price about $5.06 USD. The picture, as can be seen on other places on the web, shows a stack of discs, and says on the pic, '10 Pack/Disc.' Really, it is only 1 disc, and for $5.+, the item is beyond rediculous (expensive.) Even it comes, in a fat, old fashioned big cd case. Steer clear of this one, buster. Not recommended. (Booooooooo.)
I had the 2000. It's going in the garbage today. When I first got it 2 yrs ago, there was a defect and philips gave me a replacement, but a refurbished one. I argued to no avail with them. Two years later, this refurbished almost caused a fire. I smelled something melting just before going to bed, it was the pronto in the charger. My friend also had two of them break under normal uasage. They are pooly built and I don't think a company should replace a one week old unit with a used one.From a usage note. I found the lack of a tactile input a little hard to use.I would hope the new units are 'fire proofed' but I doubt the company policy has changed. I won't be buying any philips products.
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 should have listened to all the bad reviews here on Amazon. About three weeks after I bought it an intermittent loud buzzing/static sound started when I played CDs. Luckily it was about 5 days before the 30-day return window would have expired and I was able to get my money back. Do not be fooled by the sleek design in the photo. Putting the CDs in and out is awkward. You also need to be careful since the laser that reads the CDs is exposed and could be easily scratched while you are putting the CDs in. The speakers and sound aren't that great either. Spend the extra bucks and get a decent system. And pay attention to the bad reviews!!
[...] 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 just plugged it in and I cannot get it to print blue color correctly. As far as I can tell CYAN is way too green and the tone is changing as you print. Ridiculous. It is OK for draft quality prints, but not for anything else.
The software didn't appear to load correctly, or give the prompt to connect the device. It's not compatable with Napster, or very few others that I can find. I couldn't even get it to take music from Windows Media Player. We could only get it to load a total of 4 pictures, which took forever. The only way we could get it to take music reliably is straight from a CD. Most of the time two different laptops wouldn't even reconize the device. If Micosoft is try to compete with Ipod they have lost. Basically the one we got was a piece of junk.
I bought it in sep 16, 2005. It still work but the sound is bad and the AM/FM Tuner has a defect that cause leaps in the dial.Don't buy it, save your money.
This drive runs very hot with constant use. If you just need it for occasional use then you may be ok. I used mine everyday and after about 5 months it died.
Like everybody else, I absolutely loved this thing for the 11 or so days that I owned it, but I have to add myself to the list of people whose Nitrus broke within weeks of buying it. My problem wasn't UPGRADER, or timeouts, or any of the standard failures (which seem epidemic on their own). Mine became useless when the &quot;volume down&quot; button got stuck and stopped working. Looks like it was caused by cheap parts/manufacturing (and why volume BUTTONS? Anybody remember nice, reliable volume dials?). I was allowed to return it for a refund and not just another Nitrus that I'd never like. I consider myself lucky.
I received the camera for Christmas and used it twice. After I changed the batteries in it, the camera stopped working. I called Kodak and they said I would have to send it in for repair. After wating for a while without a reply, I called Kodak again to find out what was going on with my camera. They told me that water or some liquid got into it and corroded it and because of that, it would not be covered by the warantee. The camera was never near any water as I only had the opportunity to use it twice. Their customer service is awful and they want $130 to fix the camera. I would rather buy a new one than give them anymore of my money. Stay away from this camera!
I must admit. I ignored the previous review by Jon in Florida, and went ahead and bought these CD's thinking Sony is a quality company, so they can't ALL be bad. Well, I think I topped his 65% failure rate. The first 8 CD-R's I tried all had errors! I've gone thru hundreds of competing brand CD-R's with maybe 1 or 2 failures. This is ridiculous. I've used cheap CD-R's before, and you pay the price. I would classify these as cheap.
THIS IS THE SECOND pALM 111X i HAVE PURCHASED ALTHOUGH THE FIRST FROM AMAZON AND, TRUE TO FORM THE DEVICE HAS SIMPLY STOPPED WORKING. My LIFE is in this machine and it is frozen! I never will touch anything made by PALM again and I am sorry that AMAZON could not have prevented this.
I saw this mouse at Wal-Mart and wanted to try a wireless mouse for a change, even though I heard some bad things. While the wireless part of it worked perfectly, with no lag or non-responsiveness, physically the mouse failed to meet up.I got home and installed the mouse and it worked with ease and i was really happy with my purchase. Then i realized the the scroller didn't work, there was no clicking feel to it. The wheel just spun like with no response. I thougt that i had just gotten a lemon so i took it back and got a new one. I plugged it in and it worked flawlessly, for about a month, and now once again the scroller isnt connecting properly.Don't by this product it is garbage and it has no durability.
I have been in the market for a combination TV/VCR for several months. We planned to use it during our many long &quot;road trips&quot; in our minivan. One piece of advice I've consistently received from friends who own these is -- GET A UNIT WITH SPEAKERS ON THE FRONT! In most cars or minivans, these units end up being propped between the two front seats, so the children in the back can easily see. When the speakers are on the SIDE (rather than the front), guess who ends up hearing all of those Barney songs?? You guessed it -- Mom and Dad! Somehow, in a moment of temporary forgetfulness, I ordered this Philips TV/VCR without noticing where the speakers were located. Silly me. When we received the item, we were really distressed to see that not only were the speakers on the SIDE, but there was only ONE speaker .. on the RIGHT side of the TV (left side if you're looking at the screen), which means that the audio blasts into the ear of the DRIVER. Not good at all. So if you are looking for a small TV/VCR to use in your home, and you don't care where the audio portion comes out, then this would probably be a great TV for you. But if it's going to spend a great deal of time in your car or van, I would highly recommend getting a different model. We have been pleased with our replacement TV, which is a Panasonic PV-920. It has speakers both in the FRONT and on the side. I can handle that!
This thing gets very hot and requires reboots quite often jsut like others have said. No firmware updates for it either. Get it together D-link.
As other reviewers have stated, it worked once, beeped and then shut off. For some reason, it is not compatible with Macs. I would like to know why, couldn't get a hold of anyone at the manufacturer so I returned it to Amazon.
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 seller's website doesn't show the warranty for this battery (Product number 90-06009-001) which immediately should alert any customer. Contacted customer service by email with the question about the warranty, but they didn't respond. Contact by phone was more successful. They confirmed the battery has only 6 months warranty. Be aware of that before placing an order.
This product was advertised as a 19&quot; Wall Mount. Instructions said up to 19&quot;. When mounted, it is very shaky, small base plate which is more suited for no more than a 13&quot; TV. It has too many joints which causes the TV to tilt side ways looking precarious and is not suited for a 19&quot; TV. Do not buy! It's very ugly!
I always look for a cheaper ways to buy ink since the price for new is over the top. I have found companies that offer ink that is reliable and those who are not so much. I got a two combo black and color. The black did not work at all and frankly looked like it was used up and not filled and the color was darker than the originals and came out off color. So my experience was not so good.
This Case is is not oval as indicated in the picture but small and round, and will not fit the SE series. The model number of the case for the SE530's is PA628
This product listing is wrong, the pictures show the true card, a Diamond Stealth S90 fx5200 128MB. It is NOT the eVGA fx5200 256MB card.
I have yet to find and EOS compatible lens that the mirror angle scope will fit on. It was given to me by my son as a present. I think it would be fun to use but no luck yet.
I have had 3 of these MP3 players. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! All 3 died within a week of purchase. JUNK JUNK JUNK. Pay a bit more nad get an ipod!
I can't understand how this router is considered usable. I was lucky that i got to get a refund on this because after trying to get RMA hardware on this new purchase, I could not get one that would stay online for more than a week. It took me two tries to get this done and I had to throw in the towel because I can't get a refund after so much time passes with Amazon. I am voting with my wallet on this one.
These things are junk. I bought two and they are poorly designed and cheaply made. They stopped working within TWO MONTHS!!!!
This unit has been consistently the least reliable piece of hardware I've owned. I have had the same random switching problem as every other one-star reviewer, from day one, and after 2 replacement units.It requires some sort of magic to determine the exact sequence in which to power up hardware in order for this KVM to work correctly... I work as a service tech, so having to shut down my main machine every time I want to connect a second machine for diagnosis totally defeats the point of having a hot swappable KVM.Steer clear at all costs!
Ok - I have been around in the graphics biz for over 2 decades and I would have to say that WD has 'jumped the shark' ('jumped the couch' nowadays). First off - I wanted to try this out for my mac laptop as a photo library for Aperture, being that it could run in raid 1 i decided to buy this from provantage. I received my product on Nov 2nd. I opened the box and get this, sealed in plastic, sealed in the new box was the WRONG power cable - instead of the little 2 female connector needed to plug into the power supply, the power cord was a standard PC power cable that needless to say would not fit.... To make a long long long story short - It took me till today (Nov 11th!!) to get the right power cords from WD (after jumping through god knows how many hoops). I plugged it in and surprise surprise... DOA! unbelievable! I contacted provantage and am currently awaiting my RMA - which I am NOT returning for a product replacement but rather for my money back...Who knows how long it might take to get one that A) has the right components in the box from the manufacturer and B) would work once it did.... what a joke. I can't say weather the other reviews of the fan being super loud - 11 days with the product and I have not been able to get it to work...thus I will never find out. I advise anyone thinking of getting this device NOT to do it. I have decided to get a real solution, a Fibernetix 605 from [...] ... check it out.
Worked well when it was working...massive bass response, comfortable cushioning for big ears and funky styling. Only complaint is the cumbersome battery case and cheap feeling plastic construction. However, none of this mattered when it just stopped working 4 months after purchase. Gave absolutely no signs before hand, just working one day, completely dead the next. There are other reviewers here that shared my same fate, so if you want to gamble with these, go ahead, but know that the risk is a pair of dead headphones.
Interference from nearby other electronic items caused significant sound distortion. I reurned this item as being unacceptable for my area conditions.
bought this printer 2 years ago while i was in college.- within first month of owning it a plastic object broke off (the auto detecttion for open cover). so for 2 year ive had an old pair of scissors propped into the place where the plastic broke off just to get the machine to work.- the plastic paper holder broke off rather easily, so ive had to place a piece of cardboard under the printer to hold the paper to feed.- exp. freq. printer jams + bad prints. off set type- ink cartridge spilled a ton of ink. just realized that as i removed a gum-sized hardened ink from the bottom of the printer. so it must have been wasting ink the whole time as well.works fine for basic printing needs (words only), image quality for photos or images is pretty basic. but really, this printer is poorly made.looks nice but its a dud.
I purchased this camera wishing to move with digital age. I am a film camera user for the last 5 years and this one is my first digital camera in last two years.As usual Amazon did a great job in shipping my order in a timely manner, before the expeted delivery date. Thanks amazon.The camera itself was the surprise. I bought it after spending hours reading and searching for the best value/performance data in several forums and decided to go for it. So I am going to tell you what I liked most,Pros:- Good construction, made of alluminium. Picture quality is quite good (not that great as lot of reviewers mentioned here). My old Olympus C-211 2.1mpx took much better photos at ISO 100 than this one.4x zoom with 4 megapixel sensor, video recording with sound, manual focussing and lots of controls (most of them are useless at the end, I will talk about them later) and use of cheap CF card makes it a very attractive camera for film converts. Additionally I purchased a nice leather (fake) case for the camera as a lot users reported that the camera gets "Turned On" by itself while seating inside a pocket. The camera is relatively big, so I feel much easier to handhold it, always good for film converts. I never expected some of the surprising features like spot metering, live histogram and tiff file shooting in such an inexpensive camera.CONS:- Everything aside what I mentioned above. Picture quality, I don't know how good it is compared to others, but to me simply acceptable when comapre photos from my 3 year old C-211. Noise is much better controlled than my old camera though, but ISO 400 is equally unusable. I took most of my test shots at ISO 64 and 100.the real drawback of this camera is focussing. Even in normal daylight it miss autofocus like a moron. You will have no clue as you shoot. It will beep indicating autotofocus, looking at the LCD is a pure pain...all blurred image. Remember I am not a newbie and I know how to handhold a camera and mionimize shaking.Low light autofocus is even more pathetic....it's more like tossing a coin in the air.there is an option of manual focussing, but hey..I better use a 10 year old film camera if I have to use manual focussing for 50% of my shots.LCD screen is although quite big fo rthe price, is again not useful as it does not have any antiglare coating, so in outdoors you are pretty much stuck upon your luck.Video quality is nothing great..choppy at the best. Sound quality is also at best choppy.Another starange problem is heat build up. After 15 minutes of continuous use it becomes quite hot (not wram) around the battery compartment area. Should be good in midwest cold, huh!S414 is quite slow when it comes to write tiff files to the CF card and a better (I used a 80X lexar pro card) wont improve this fact. So DO NOT waste money on a faster card if you ever buy this camera (hope you will not do that). At the end I must mention the poor quality of power consumption. My 1800MAh batteries last for two card ( 128x2MB) loads of photos and I believe this is not at par with most of the recent cameras in the market.Supplied software is also just avarage..dont expect a lot out of it.So my conclusion:- Stay away if you can. Buy it if you have to go digital and you absolutely need a 4 MPX camera with 4x optical zoom.
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
I've had this headset for about a year now, and the voice quality suddenly went kaput! Listerners no longer can understand me because the sound transmission becomes garbled and distorted. What used to be a good headset is nearly worthless and must be replaced. Avoid this headset - it's unreliable.
After it arrived, we tryed to put it toghether and found out that one of the two brackets that mound the lens on the tripod were missing.My daughter in law has offered to contact the company. However this was a major disapointment.
When I bought this mouse, I didn't realize it was a regular mouse with a ball. I assumed it was optical. With a regular mouse, you need to get a mouse pad. And, even with a mouse pad, it'll still wear out.I only need this mouse until I buy a new computer later this year, so I guess it works out.
I had great expectations when I purchased this unit, based on enthusiastic reviews here and elsewhere. And, indeed, the unit performed very well, with great features and very good sound and picture quality. I was proud to own it and I relied on it to keep me entertained during my many travels. Then, one sad day, some three months after purchase, an error message appeared in the screen, and the CD stopped spinning. I brought the unit to the shop where I had bought it, and they told me they had to send the device to Panasonic, and that it would be back shortly. That was almost a month ago, and I have heard nothing since. Hopefully I will get it back soon.I would hate to detract people from choosing this unit based on my experience which could just have been back luck, because it truly has a great picture quality. However, for me personally prospects of a trouble-free experience with a virtually new unit have been shattered. I am disappointed, and now I read of another reviewer here who seems to have had a similar experience. I hope this is the only thing that will go wrong with this unit.
The scanner will not work with windows 7. HP says they will have new driver....and have been saying so for a year! Don't buy this printer!
Works good with all features, but usage of Ink is aweful. I bought it 6 months ago, and printed like 50 pages max, and it ran out of INK. INK is very expensive compared to the actual printer price. Dont buy it.
The software this kit comes with is old and outdated. It is not supported by Windows XP nor Windows Vista. The latest supported version of Windows is Windows 98.It also appears that the included software is a limited trial software. It is limited to the included 3 catalogs (star maps). The complete set of catalogs must be purchased additionally at quite some expense.The cable connection kit couldn't be reviewed because it was missing from the package I received, but keep in mind when you order this kit, that neither Windows XP nor Windows Vista support serial ports anymore. The additional USB to serial adapter would be required.
the lens is to hard to use, to get things in focus is extremly hard specially because it rotates when you try to focus and you loose the item you are trying to get in focus to begin with, also you would have to be far away for someone not to notice the hole in the lens side, i have another opteka lens and i am very happy with it, but these is just to complicated to use
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!
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.
I have had enough trouble with Linksys reliability in the past that I don't normally buy their products. However, the customer wanted a configuration that could only be satisfied by the WPS54G connected to the LAN through the Linksys WRE54G wireless range expander. The WPS54G needed to serve an HP multifunction USB printer, but could not do the job.The computers could see the WRE54G device (although that device has less-than-acceptable setup problems of its own), and the WRE54G could see the WRT54G at the other end of their house, but there was just no getting the computers at either end of the house to be able to connect to this WPS54G device. Trying to troubleshoot the problem cost me far more money than this device is worth.So, what can we learn from this, boys and girls? When it comes to LinkSys, don't just walk away: RUN!
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.
Whoa, what a disappointment! Sound is way below the quality of my iPod 6 GB mini. My iPod is charging constantly while I play it in my car with my Monster cable, and it is also charging while I work with my music files.Maybe the new, yet-to-be released Zens are better. One can always hope. I don't have anything Apple, except my trusty iPod, and I will gladly replace my Mini with the 30 GB iPod when I run out of space. You can't beat the clickwheel navigation of iPod either...awesome for those of use who work out while using our players, awesome for using while driving. Once again, Apple rules the world of MP3 players.
I received the documents for the service plan about 9 weeks after order placement. I had to make 5 phone calls and traded 9 emails to finally get the plan. The nightmare continues I need to get service for the electronic item and I am in the same email phone call circle.STAY AWAY
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!
We have had this camera for 4 years. In this time we have had to send it away for repair twice! It costs over 100$ to repair9first time was under warranty). We never used it underwater as that voids the warranty and if you read reviews, it does leak. It does take beautiful pictures, when it decides to take a picture! Often it takes so long to turn on that the moment has passed and if you do get it on and press the shutter button, it sometimes takes up to 5 seconds to take the picture! That's fine if the object isn't moving! Save your time and money and by a Canon. That's going to be my next camera. They have great customer support and a good product.
The cord connecting to the earphone jack became defective within a couple weeks. Otherwise the product was very satisfactory. Returning item.
I bought the Sandisk ImageMate 12 in 1 at Wal-mart and having read reviews here, I expected it to work well. It didn't. Installation instructions were incorrect for Windows 98SE, but I did finally get it installed. I renamed my files, it never happened. No way to put files where I would have chosen. The reader, plugged in and doing nothing, slowed my computer to a haphazard crawl. I'm going to try something else.
This flash didn't seem to provide any more light than the small built-in light on the camera. We tried it several times and ended up sending it back.
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.
I have been through 4 XBR TVs and all of them have had clouding backlight issues - also known as 'mura'. I swapped my first 40XBR2 out for a 46XBR2. The 46XBR2 was the worst of the four I'd had. I came complete with the brightest and most widespread clouding and also one stuck green pixel!The problem is most visible in low lighting conditions and can be readily seen when watching dark scenes in movies or games. I noticed my first set had clouding when watching Superman Returns. During the scene when Superman flies into outerspace and is kicked back with his cape flowing out behind him, I noticed clouds with him in outerspace. It was impossible to overlook this issue.Were it not for the superior picture during other conditions (i.e. a lit room showing content that didn't contain a lot of shadows), I'd have given up immediately on the Sony XBR2's. However, I have been through the ringer with buying a set only to have to cart it back to Best Buy the next day.Sony is also officially not acknowledging this problem. The customer service response for some members of the AVS forum has been alarming. Some have had Sony authorized repair techs come to their house only to be told "this is normal." When I called Sony, they told me to "return it to the store" if I was still within the thirty day period.I strongly suggest anyone considering this TV to search on Google the following words "Sony XBR clouds." You will find more than a few hits that will lead you to online forums. I particularly recommend AVS forum.Once Sony fixes this problem, I will be able to recommend this TV and will purchase one for myself again.
I bought these and it worked only the first time i used it. the next day i was trying to figure out what was wrong. because my computer was regestering the TV but the TV was not regestering the computer. the TV is brand new so i tried a different cable i already had and it worked fine. so it was a defective cable.
I bought this camera on last november and since the first time I used, it showed a battery problem. I used three differents types of rechargable batteries 2700 mAh ( sony, radio shack, etc) and I charged with two differents chargers. Never worked propperly. The camera works for only 10 or 15 photos and after this appears the icon of low batttery. I must charge the batteries every day. I presume the camera has a short circuit.Besides that, I have another camera, a Sony Cybershot 52 ( with less zoom, and megapixels) but the resolution is better.Overall, I don't reccommend this camera
Orange County's post is right on. This product initially shipped with firmware v1.02. It was a disaster. 802.11a didn't work at all, and DHCP dropped your IP all the time. Supposedly in firmware v1.04 they resolved these issues. However, I am here to tell you that I just purchased this product and it shipped with firmware v1.04. 802.11a still does not work, even using the Linksys WPC55AG PCMCIA card with it. And what a joke that is, the card supports WAP, but the router doesn't! Please Linksys, ...how could such an oversight be possible. I immediately contacted Linksys to inform them that the router still dropped your DHCP even on a PC connected via wire. They are aware of the problems, but not currently working on them, with no ETA for any resolution. I agree with Orange County's April 9 post, ...this thing DOES NOT WORK! And Linksys is not interested in supporting it. Check out the review at &quot;Tom's Hardware Guide&quot; on the net. He is a very well respected hardware tester, and he even agrees that this product is seriously flawed. Just read his review! Again, for those people that have it working, they must only use it to occasionally check email or the internet. If you use it in an environment where a steady connection is needed, it will drop you. This product would be da'bomb, if Linksys would get off of there Speedbooster Wireless-G&quot; and fix the firmware in this thing. Come on Linksys, wake up over there...
I bought a Pavilion 7015 thinking I got a great machine at a great price. What I got was an enormous headache with hardware and software problems within 2 weeks (e.g. I could NOT load Photoshop Version 7 on the machine or use my 19&quot; Viewsonic monitor with the laptop. Their tech support is &quot;beyond a joke.&quot; It's been 30 days and the new software they promised three times to send hasn't arrived. And their &quot;Customer Advocate&quot; was downright rude and unprofessional. In all my years of owning Apples and Dells, I NEVER experienced any thing approaching bad tech support as I have with HP. Buy a Dell, a Sony Vaio, an Apple.... or buy a machine put together (out of spare parts) by a pimply high school kid, but DON'T.. DON'T get an HP computer. I love their printers. Buy them. Also, when you put their bulky laptop next to my elegant Apple 17&quot; Powerbook, it looks &quot;cheesy&quot; in design and quality (cheap plastic case on the HP versus the cool aluminum of my Apple.I made the worst buying decision and am angry at myself as much as I am at HP.
Have had my Harmony 550 for a few years. Recently got a WD live plus media player and wanted to update activities to include this new device. So download new version of Harmony software, log in, add device, update activities and begin update remote. Update fails. Call in to logitech support and they have me put the remote in safe mode which does not solve the problem and now remote will not leave safe mode and is unusable. They claim it is a hardware problem and give me 50% coupon off for a new one from their site. So in short they brick my remote with their firmware update and then somehow a coupon for over priced remotes that support less devices than the 550 (yet are newer models) all for the pleasure of going through this again in a few years when they brick the new one with their updates. NO THANKS, I've already learned my lesson.
We have tons of these drives, as they were the only ones originally available. Unfortunately we have nothing but troubles with them. They constantly stop working and the drivers do not make these drives as easy to use as a normal floppy.Thankfully the poor product's problems are (usually) easily solved. Every time you use the floppy you have to uplug it from the USB connection, wait, then re-plug it in. This seems to reset it and allows it to work for another 5 minutes. I would not reccomend this drive at all.On top of all of this, this is the ugliest contraption I have seen! It is HUGE and heavy for just a simple floppy drive.We now use VST's USB drive and have had much better luck with it. This drive is small, light, and seems to be much more robust.
I'm very disapointed with my BD-C5500 player. I paid top dollar compared to other players on the market. The player gave me problems off and on since I bought it,had and still have problems playing Blueray discs. If I put regular DVD's in then it plays. If I try to update the firmware it won't let me using a Cd or flash drive,so I hooked up the internet direct and it says no updates available but the web site says they're available. I think it's a waste of money.I also bought a cheaper LG player for half the price and it plays great. Never a problem.
Like all smart consumers I researched HDTV's for months before buying. The TV did take longer than expected to get delivered. The first couple days were great, awesome picture, loved it! Next couple days a huge black bar missing from the picture in the top left corner. Next couple days the TV turned on but with out sound. And the final straw was when the T.V did not turn on for 2 whole days!!!! All we heard was a buzzing in the back of the T.V. We did send it back 32 days after we bought it and Amazon was pretty quick at pick up and refund. Samsung said we just got a bad T.V. I dont know what type of TV I plan to buy now!
This transmitter didn't work for me. Had no power when I plugged it into the cigarette lighter. I have a Toyota Corolla. Have to return. Very disappointed.
My previous card was a geforce2. No problems, but I decided I wanted something faster. So, I get an ATI Radeon 9700 Pro. Big mistake! Every game I have crashes at random places. I love Freespace 2, but now I can't play it until I get a different card. Asheron's Call 2 crashes after about a minute of play.Summary: It doesn't matter how fast a card is if it crashes constantly. Don't buy this card!
I was very disappointed when I purchased this contract and the company would not list as a Christmas gift and date the contract accordingly.So I paid for a warranty for November 20 - December 25 to sit in a box!VERY DISAPPOINTED SO FAR!I just hope i do not have a need for this on November 21.
i've spent the last 90 minutes trying to get the backing paper to come off before ironing my image on. as i have been attempting this with nails, knives, x-acto, etc, i have also smeared the images themselves. i changed my inkjet printer settings several times, looked on every message and review board i could find for advice and still...no luck. i printed and went through an entire package, and am now giving up and going to michaels to try something else.
For a flash manufactured in Japan, I would have expected perfection from the Japanese. I got the flash, took a few pictures and was quite happy, but after the 10th photograph the flash stopped working. What a complete waste of money!!! I cannot even use it as a coffee coaster. Next time, buy CANON. Costs more for sure, but it is not a waste of money! As for buying anything else for Opteka, NOT A HOPE IN HELL!
First let me say the Zen Micro Photo has wonderful sound. The ear plugs were of good sound quality. I am very technically challenged my kids and husband have to help me with any thing technical. I found the dial on the Zen Micro Photo to be impossible to operate. It is VERY SENSITIVE to the touch, I could not even raise and lower the volume. Finally, when it began to freeze up on me regularly I did return this and Amazon kindly refunded all my money even the cost to ship it back.
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 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 know iPods are supposed to be the best. But, I think they just rip you off. Sure, you get some games, it's thin and slick. My sis got a CREATIVE ZEN 5 gigs for less money. Like a $[...] less. Her ZEN can play more songs, has a built in radio, and you can put a background on it. The iPods "is the best" beacause of the brand "apple". Sure, your friends may laugh at you because your "unapple" is fat or small. They won't laugh at you when you show what it can do. Trust me. You can find something much better and less expansive. I am mad at myself for getting this iPod. (it has a bad manual too)
I bought the JVC DVD player and it worked for 3 months. After that the image started freezing. When I took it to the JVC service center they wanted to charge me $50.00 just to look at it even though it was still under warranty. I called JVC support and someone there told me that the model I had wasn't a JVC DVD player. I still have the box and the player clearly says JVC. I must say that the person with whom I talked to could hardly understand English. Result? I just trashed this DVD player and bought a DVD player from another brand.
The Griffin iTrip for the 2nd Gen Ipod has a very attractive design and if not the most sleek design compared to any other FM transmitters in the market. But that is where all the pro's end for this item. Its also the main reason I purchased as well, mainly for the looks.This transmitter is powered by the ipod's battery power and I feel that its not enough for the transmitter to send out a strong signal. I live in NYC and this gets overpowered very very easily. Also every time I grab or move it slightly in my car it loses reception and emits lots of static noise.The sound quality is very poor as well, you can still hear lots of static in the background and sounds worse the my AM stations in my state.The quick fix to all the static and low transmitter power is by connecting a usb car charger to the iTrip. This gives enough power for the iTrip to emit strong signals and charge your ipod as well. But this kind of ruined the entire point of having such a sleek FM transmitter that was easy to carry around.
i consider myself a reasonably good prosumer digital photographer. bought a pentax w30 off ebay. paid with paypal. took it underwater in thigh deep water--camera was submerged at about 6-8 inches or so. the camera filled up with water and stopped working after a couple of clicks.like several other consumers, very disappointed. contacted seller who told me contact pentax. have done so with no response from pentax. have also have disputed payment with paypal and intend to pursue this in a small claims court if necessary. but really, what a disappointment!others with a similar experience, please contact me directly and may be we can pursue pentax to do something about it together. i am at sarosh_khan at ksg08 dot harvard dot edu.to all those who are interested in a waterproof camera, go with the olympus stylus 770 swOlympus Stylus 770 SW 7.1 Megapixel Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom + Olympus M-2GB High Capacity xD-Picture Card + Olympus xD-Picture Card Reader/Writer + Spare Li-40B Battery + Digital Camera Case. i got mine from ritz camera with their extended service plan which covers water damage as well. free shipping and no sales tax makes the price competitive.unlike the pentax, so far its working out very well. again, what a disappointment the pentax turned out to be!
The first time I ordered this product I got one and it was great. It sounded great, and it lasted for over a year. Then I put it in my grandfathers car and it got stuck with no way to get it out. I said, "Oh well they are only a few dollars on Amazon I'll just order another." So that's what I did. What I noticed when I got the second one in the mail was that my first one did not say XM on it. I thought that maybe they just stamped different things on them. When I put it in my car the first thing I noticed was that it was much less static-y. The first one I had was static-y over 50% iPod volume level, which wasn't a problem because I could just turn the volume up on my stereo. Then I noticed this one was much quieter. I think maybe they made the volume lower on it to keep people from putting the volume all the way up then complaining about how static-y it is. The next thing I noticed was a big disappointment. The sound was only coming out of my right speakers. I tested this by changing the balance knob and it was true. It was already broken. :OSo should I order another one of these or should I try a different product? I think I might just try ordering another one of these from a different seller since they are so cheap. And the Phillips ones broke for me after a couple weeks so there aren't many choices. I'm pretty sure this isn't a consistent product. I'm not sure all of these are made in the same place or by the same people.I think what I got wasUniversal Car Audio Cassette Adapter, Blackwith XM stamped on it.
BE AWARE BEFORE YOU BUY!This item is not an installation kit or wiring harness or anything like that! This is simply a storage bin to fill the lower din slot when replacing a double-din stereo with a single-din one. Useful? Very. In fact, I would recommend that anyone who is replacing a double-din with a single-din receiver get one of these as well, lest you appreciate the appearance of a gaping hole in your dash.That said, the item above and the listing/description are not the same.Also, just an installation note: If you're installing this in a 2002 Volvo S40, just be aware that some trimming of the back of the faceplate for this bin is required in order for it to click into place and sit flush as it's supposed to do. Yes, there are three face plates included, but the one that fits the opening best (to fill the gaps on the top, bottom and sides) doesn't fit flush without a little cutting. Not a big deal with a Dremel and a bit of caution, but something to be aware of.
A great piece of engineering with a fatal flaw - no keyboard - (those wireless take for ever things do not count)Let me understand this - this is targeted at the professional market. So I bought one. now it is three months later and they can't even produce a keyboard to sell with this thing.Dear fellow professionals, save your shekels and buy a Sony Clie - at least Sony provides adequate accessories and it is a highly competitive product.I regret purchasing this
does not come with vista disc took a lot ofwork to make it work with vista slow
This printer did well for only a short time.It was a second printer and RARELY used to actually print anything. It was purchased to scan slides. The printer was expensive at $400.I had it only for a year plus when I got a error message that would not allow the printer to work (U052). I replaced all the ink tanks (this was the first time any of the ink tanks were replaced (very expensive) and still received the error that the printhead needed replacement. The printhead is $80-110. The printer will not do anything without this printhead being replaced.After looking online regarding the error it was evident that this was a design error, not only in the MP960 but other Canon printers.This printer is not recommended by me.
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 don't really satisfied about the product.. He sent me completely another computer with a cd-rom not working, wireless not working ... I don't believe I will buy laptop on Amazon again.....
I cannot find a good thing to say about this phone. It setup ok but the directions say once the phone is fully charged the base will stop flashing but I've yet to see it ever stop flashing. It regularly "forgets" it is connected to the computer so you need to re-establish the base/handset connection. Once you get connected you hear fine but the person your speaking with has trouble and quality tends to become broken (using a headset through computer's audio hookups never had these problems) Add the that the phone dies after only 1 hour of use! This is the second phone as I returned the first phone of the same model for problems even worse! AVOID this phone at all cost!
I used this keyboard/mouse for over a year. I like the ergonomic shape and the wireless capability. However, I threw them aside when my hands started to hurt from typing and mousing. After looking at a few other keyboards, I realized just how difficult this keyboard's keys were to press. The mouse also takes some effort and is abnormally heavy for a mouse.Overall, I would not recommend buying this product because of the strain you will be putting on your hands and wrists.
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.
UPS delivered the product where dogs could destroy it. Filed a claim 6 weeks ago. Never heard a word from the seller or UPS since. Buying the replacement at a local store.
The same thing happened to me as the person who posted the January 27, 2006, I did a google search from my home page and typed in this specific TV and I got the following:Toshiba MW26G71 $55026" Widescreen TV/DVD/VCR Free US Shipping Avail.www.amazon.comI clicked on the link and went to order this TV and the shipping charge was 79.99. When I called them about this, all she could tell me was why there was a shipping charge. I explained that this is deceptive advertising and I think this is illegal. I explained that she needs to forward this up for someone to take care of. I really want the TV, but now it is a matter of principle, so will go to Best buy, who is offering free shipping.
July 31st 2005:I was looking for a DVD player for my bedroom at Costco and couldn't resist the $179 price for this brand new Philips HTS3400 (HTS3410 is the same except that it comes all in silver rather than silver/black).I played some DVDs and CDs and after 2 days i decided to return it for 2 reasons:1. It makes a hissing sound when it's turned off. Now, it wouldn't bother me too much in a basement (althought it would still be anoying), but it's a definite NO NO in the bedroom.2. Rear speakers are almost silent no matter how much you increase the volume to them.If you don't mind these 2 things, then by all means go for it.Aug 2005 UPDATE:Having nothing better to do, I went and purchased another unit from Costco to see if indeed I have a bad unit or it's a design/manufacturing issue.Surprise surprise...second unit makes the same exact noise only a bit louder!Curious enough (i'm a mechanical engineer with some knowledge of electronics) i open the unit to see where is this noise coming from. It is the AC/DC transformer, more specific two 330uF capacitors making this noise.That is really poor design and/or low quality components!!! I did not expect this from a brand name like Philips. This is no different than any no name units out there at half price.As a result I am changing my initial reivew and recommend that you look for a different product, this one is definately not worth the money. I cannot update the stars but this time I would rate it with 0 stars.Oct 2006 Update: It stopped reading CDs but it reads DVDs no problem. Returned to Costco!
I got this POS when I bought my new 80GB Ipod Classic, the guy who sold it to me said "I got a cheap one for ya, not that it is bad". To begin it does't include a belt clip, just a stupid armband. Who works-out with his HDD Ipod, anyway? To my surprise the cheap rubbery material feels even cheaper than the money they ask and stretches like crazy wich made it impossible for me to adapt the belt clip from my Sansa's cover.And on top of that this mockery covers the click-wheel completely. Yes! You have to take your Ipod out, EVERYTIME you wish to use the click-wheel. At first I thougt that it would work through the layer of cheap rubber, but no. I had to mutilate the piece of trash to expose the click-wheel and spare me the stress of going back to the store and demanding my $10 bucks back.
I bought two of these, my first misatke, and neither worked. After LONG waits for customer support, I got someone in India who was essentially of no help. After more frustration, I got an RMA and sent them back. They sent me only one unit, and it didn't work either! What a headache! I should have returned these things right away.
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.
Listen to the other posters here who are saying to avoid it. I unfortunately didn't, and mine only lasted a few months before having the same error problem. It only has a 3 month warrantee, then you're out of luck. Customer service is unresponsive. They don't even offer repair for out of warrantee. Anybody figure out how to fix the "wrong disc error" yet?
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.
This product is not Vista Compatible. Upon contacting the manufacturer, I have been told that they have no intention of providing Vista drivers for the product.
The filling was easy, but the the print quality was as bad as before.
When I first received this backpack from Amazon, I was elated to know that I could continue biking and skating to school across busy roads without the hinderance of earphones. Placing the batteries into the amp and connecting my mp3 player, I brought my new backpack upstairs to share with my roomates. Immediately, they were impressed with the quality and sound eminating from such a tiny amplifier with equally small speakers. However, as I moved the backpack, the sound of static grew in the sound, adding pops and clips with every motion of my backpack. Worried, I disconnected all of the wires, double-checking all of the connections to make sure that a faulty connection wasn't the problem. When I had finally convinced myself that a bad connection wasn't the case, I notified Amazon and had a replacement sent to me.Unfortunately, the same thing happened with my replacement. Although the amplifier is capable of producing robust sound for its small size, it unfortunately has quality issues with the speaker connection plugs. Although I love the concept, I wish the actual product lived up to my expectations?
The radio gets GREAT reception. The reason I rated it so low is because of the scanning feature.When you try to scan to listen to ANY shortwave band, it will only scan the band and not all availible channels. Trying to guess the band number to start with is a real pain. For this reason alone, I would not buy this radio again (actualy I trying to sell it on Ebay).
I have tried it and was not impressed by it at all. The quality of sound is OK when you can find a free bandwidth. However in very crowded areas like mine that's a continuous challenge.
Enjoy while it lasts. Worked perfectly for 3 weeks, until it simply won't turn on. I was unable to fix.
Good product in terms of initial sound but the cord goes bad fast and there isn't any way to take the thing apart to fix a likely loose connection.
I have an iPod nano that I purchased last July. Though they have come out with "2nd generation" ipods that hold more songs, have supposedly better earbuds than the older model, blah blah blah, but the no matter what flashy color they slap on them, or what "improvements" they make on them, the iPod is and always will be, tired.I know that functionally, the iPod is great. It does what it's supposed to do. I've dropped it a couple of times, and it still works like a charm. So, why am I giving this thing a mere two stars? Well, I'll tell you why.It's not really the iPod per se, but more like Apple as a company. Be aware that when you get it, the only place where you'll be able to download mp3 files (legally) is from iTunes. You cannot download from Napster, which is a pain. If you want more variety, then you'd have to do Limewire and risk either getting your computer hacked into, or getting prosecuted for illegally downloading copyrighted material. (it's unlikely, but the chance is always there).When a company imposes limitaions on their customers, there is something very wrong with that. They only want you to download songs from iTunes. Heck, if iTunes actually had a good selection of music, one wouldn't need to venture elsewhere anyhow. But that's besides the point. Get a Creative Zen mp3 player. You can download from anywhere. You're afforded more freedom, and you get more bang for your buck. A 4 gigabyte iPod (2nd generation) holds like, 1000 songs. A 2-gig Creative Zen does the same thing, when the songs are in WMA format (which iTunes does not take. Hmmm...I wonder why!). Plus, you can attain wallpaper for your your Creative Zen. It has a color screen, making the overpriced iPod bland in comparision.So with everything said. Don't waste your time with iPod. Apple is not the end-all, be-all of mp3 players. If you want something high-end, there's much nicer stuff out there than iPod. And Creative Zen is just the begining.
The cable looks fine. The wires in the two sides are different colors, one side gray and the other side copper. I give it one star because my first roll and a replacement roll both measured 46 feet. I need 50 feet. Some reviewers received less than 45 feet. If you need only 44 feet, it's probably a good deal. If you need 50 feet, it's a nuisance.
The product I got had scratches on its surface, which made me guess it might have been returned by another user. In addition, when I plugged this into the cigar port, it just turned off by itself after one to several seconds. It worked for a few minutes once when I was very lucky, the first time and the last time as well. Even it is working (I used 88.7 MHz), the sound from radio heard very far and the sound quality was lower than I expected. I returned this product.
I purchased this camera about 2 months ago. While I am not an expert, this is my 4th digital camera and I have been fairly happy with all of my previous ones. The 710IS has a 6x zoom and image stabization that I believed would allow me to do some things my other cameras would not. It has a really nice feel and many functions (though some are not so easy to access). It is amall enough to put in your pocket thereby allowing you to get some shots you might not otherwise get. I love the fact that it uses 2 AA batteries.Cons: When comparing the photos made with my previous camera, a Kodak 7630, the pictures are very soft without much contrast. They almost seem slightly out of focus when compared to the Kodak. The Kodak's shots are much more vivid, and without exception, others looking at my photos prefer the Kodak's shots.I have experimented with every setting including the automatic focus trying to remedy the problem, but so far the photos have been well below average.The only other issue I have with the camera is the flash. It is very weak. With my particular camera, if you are 10 feet away from your subject the flash is inadequate at any setting. If I decide to continue using the camera, I may purchase an add-on flash offered by Canon that is suppose to fuction up to 30 feet.There is no intent to "down" anyone's camera here, I am just relating my experience with the 710.
I'm returning the Zune. First it came with no real information about how to use it (no manual or anything), then we couldn't get the software to properly download, then we discovered the Zune wouldn't charge. We finally got the thing working but then the charging port wasn't working (after only 24 hours of using it).
I've been using these inexpensive Brother laser printers for about 15 years, this being my third one. They are basically bullet proof - cranking out good quality black and white printouts year after year. Brother has been tweaking the design, making each permutation a bit more reliable and substantially faster. Why they had to screw this one up is beyond me. The prior models had an adequate if slightly cumbersome envelope feeder. The 2070N envelope feeder is inadequate, too often allowing the envelope to turn and print at an unsightly if not unusable angle. I've had to throw away half my envelope printouts. If you don't want to print envelopes, this is an okay printer, otherwise, forget it.
Unfortunately I only read good reviews back when I bought my DVD player. For all those considering the purchase today, don't do it!!!I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. My unit lasted for 18 months before dying. Panasonic should be shot for their lack of attention to this issue. I'll never buy another product from them.
I already had the hood that came with the 55-200mm VR lens but I wanted to check this one since it has a nicer shape. The first flaw I noticed was it's locking system, it feels very flimsy and cheap compared to my other Nikon hoods. Another deal breaker was that putting the hood in reverse (in storage position) I couldn't close the lens completely. I sent it back for a refund and I'll stay with the one that came with the lens, it might not be as cool looking as this one but it works and works well.
My Zune has been extremely unstable ever since I purchased it. It always had trouble syncing with my computer. Just today my computer no longer recognizes it. So I tried to reinstall the software several times with no fix. I have been doing some research on this problem and it turns out I am definitely one of many people having this problem. I am going to return this and exchange it for something else. I will not buy a zune again that is for sure.
I've purchased and returned THREE of these keyboards in a desperate attempt to make this work out. The good part is the cushioned wrist rest, which is why I really wanted this to work out. The bad parts are......The spacebar is awful. Hard to depress, sticky, just awful. Why can they not split the spacebar into two keys? Seems a simple solution for a terrible design. Next is the "Y" key, which seems to be just as bad as the spacebar, with exactly the same issue. I had an older version of this keyboard, and the keys on the old keyboard are closer together, or for some reason, just easier to depress. The spacing of the keys on this keyboard seems too large (?) for my hands to get a good, comfortable pace. Also, it's loud. The keys are loud. Loud enough to wake the dog. I'm constantly looking for ways to type more "quietly." I'm so disappointed. I tried to make it work. I bought THREE of these, only to subsequently return them. I spend hours and hours typing all day for work, and not being able to find a good ergonomic keyboard is most depressing.
I purchased a pair of these Bose Triport Around the Ear headphones, and used them very little (maybe 30 times). When I went to use them a few days ago, the plastic just above the Y swivel on the right side broke apart. This happened just picking them up and putting them on my head with normal force. Is this what you call a quality product? What do I do now? The $139.95 headphones are completely useless!So, I contacted Bose Support and here's what they told me: "The date of purchase indicates that your Bose(R) Around-Ear headphones are no longer covered by the warranty. The headphones are not factory or user-serviceable. You may trade your Around-Ear headphones for a brand new set for $60".Why would I invest any more cash into a product that obviously has a poor build quality. After searching the internet, I found many other people who had the same problem with these headphones. This has been going on for years and Bose has not corrected the problem!So basically, Bose wants to charge me $60 (half the price of the headphones) for the flimsy plastic Y swival that connects the right side earpiece to the band? Must be worth a total of 50 cents! And I'll bet many people fall for this, right? What a marketing scheme! I've heard it said that Bose is all about marketing, not quality. Now I know first hand.At least I know I'm one of the more intelligent buyers who will see it for what it is and take my business elsewhere!
I would strongly recommend you NOT buy this --- contrary to the rave reviews you will see on this site.I have a Honda CRV and the unless I place the ipod on the dash next to the antenna, I have no reception. Like most people you would want to keep in on a console or in a cup holder, well that won't work with this. Also, tuning the iTrip is close to impossible, unless you pause the song at just the right moment, it moves to the next station. There just has to be a better way.I wish I could return this, but after paying return shipping and Amazon's restock fee, it isn't worth it.
Samsung pulled a fast one. I bought this player and started to set it up. I immediately got a message as follows, "Due to a change of WiFi policy, this player cannot support the TKIP security type in 802.11 mode. In that case, check a security setting on the Access Point".After about 8 hours and two calls to AT&T;, my DSL carrier, to confirm my settings, I gave up. If you go to Computer Fix forums on the Internet, you will learn that very few buyers of this unit can connect it to the Internet. Some of the "solutions" were in "geek speak" and I had no idea what they were talking about. My neighbor, who is a computer maven, was unable to help nor did he understand the "solutions".No where in the model specs does it mention this change in WiFi policy.I called Amazon and returned the unit. I then ordered a Sony from Amazon which has not yet arrived and is the same model my neighbor owns. He said he hooked it up and got an Internet connection within minutes.Buyer Beware!
I purchased this remote because I needed one to control all my products, and because it was much cheaper then other remotes that did the same thing. I guess you get what you pay for. This remote is far too hard to program I made a mistake going through the program and I can not figure out how to go back. It will NOT control 2-3-4 things with one button, and you can not delete any comands or start over again. I will dump this in the box of unused remotes I was trying to replace when I brought this, and keep looking. I definity do not recomend this product.
Stay away from this unit. I purchase the e740 back in January of 2003 and it has not work right from day one. Toshiba has had it more then I have. Toshiba does not carry the unit on their site anymore. Makes you wonder why? The new PC 2003 OS is not available for the unit and product support is limited. I you have one backup you data as soon as you enter it.
This was for a person to replace something they lost that didn't belong to them. Item came on time. It took longer than expected considering how close it was but still on time. Didn't notice any issues when first opened packaging & turned it on. After I handed device over I got nothing but complaints about it. Item advertised as excellent condition considering it was used. However, I was told after a short while of use it wouldn't stay on for more than 1/2 an hour or so & there were a few more scratches than expected. Don't know if it's the user or sellers fault but no one asked about returning it. So I can't be sure about it being false advertisement or user error. Have not used device myself this is second hand only.
I didn't record any voices from the other side with this.. therefore, it is of no use to me.
The battery lasts less then 1 hour. Expensive junk. Unfortunatelly, this type of battery is no longer available through Sony.
This telescope is very hard to use. It is hard to keep focused, the compass is just a little magnetic handheld compass, and the locator was impossible to figure out. Granted, we are amateurs, but we aren't ignorant. The printing on the telescope was upside down when we put it together. Several adults looked at this telescope because we were having so many problems getting it to perform, but they too, gave up! We sent it back!
I had this TV for over 2 years and it served us pretty well for the time (good but not great) then my kids were playing a PS3 game and I heard a crack-like popping noise and walking into the room to see that the screen lost it's color (did not go black). I need to find out how to fix this - if will cost a lot I'll buy another Plasma (but not Zenith). TV's like this should last longer than 2 years. I see this is happening to a lot of Zenith large screen Plasma sets -- so stay away and go with a Panny (Too bad Pioneer stopped making sets).
This product doesn't not work very well. Although it does its job, it doesn't do it very well. Made from cheap materials and the aux cable doesn't even stay correctly. I plugged it into my speakers and only the left side was playing, and if you shifted the cable around the sound would become distorted. Do not buy
Even with premium cables, trying to split one cable into two this device did not work. They sent me a replacement thinking maybe the first was faulty. Both do not work. I regret wasting even so little money. So much for that idea!
the play function works, sometimes, but the recorder function has failed completely - disappointing as the product was pretty good while it worked.
I used two of these to wirelessy bridge about 7m / 20' and to provide a wirelss network (802.11n). There are numerous dropped packets on the bridge. A laptop with line of sight (5m / 15') drops its VPN connection overnight consistently (when its backing-up). My older (and cheaper) Netgear WGR614v7 didn't, installed in the same position.I've also had one of the common PSU failures (constant rebooting under load).The firmware update feature doesn't work if you use one in WDS mode (which is what allows wireless bridging), as it will only use a local internet connection. You have to use a wired internet connection. Numerous f/w upgrades have got me nowhere.I'd have given-up sooner, but not many wireless routers support wireless bridging. I now have an ugly cable with my old router, but its fast and reliable. Netgear must try harder ..
These headphones are junk. After using them for about a week they broke and fell apart. I had to epoxy them back together to use them. The sound quality was poor and the noise cancelling was only soso. I would not recommend them to anyone. Spend a little more and get Able Planets.
When I first got this GPS the first week it worked great! Quick set-up, very user friendly, large screen with bright colors...it just worked flawless. Until...and I mean until about a week later it just decides to stop working. So I'm looking at this thing like, " ok, now what?" So I decide to thumb through the manual to see if maybe I've done anything wrong. I read that there's a reset button and even after trying to reset the darn thing, it still didn't work. Apparently this GPS on occasion just shuts down. It says it in the manual. It says it has temporary power outages. How freaking convenient when you need the darn thing and it does this! I personally don't feel like blowing through couple hundred dollars for something that might not always work...I don't know about you? Not to mention, unfortunately for me, the MSN Direct wasn't in my area (but I didn't buy this for that reason). The other bad thing about this GPS is that its rather bulky. Grant it, I knew that before I bought it but keep in mind, its a pain in the butt to have because it cannot sustain extreme temperatures therefore you must remove the GPS every time you have a heat wave or a real freeze. The GPS will shut down. So where the heck am I going to put this big thing...in my back pocket? They must work on developing a thinner version. After this one failed on me I decided to return it for a replacement...I was hoping I just got a bad apple. Turns out, the second one was just as bad repeating the same problems. I called Garmin and they couldn't even help me. So best bet, buy another gps .... bare in mind also, places like Best Buy have terrible return policies on electronics...this is just in case you go there.
I just received the plug and gave it a try on my Nano. I bought the Plug in order to replace the Ipod set which bugs me while running on the treadmill at my local gym. Needless to say I have given up my efforts to get some decent sound out of them. I shoved them as far as I could up my ear canal, up to the point of pain. Sound was mediocre at best compared to the "Stock" earphones that came with the Ipod. It is of great mystery to me why some of the reviewers gave them such high ratings. Standard Ipod sets are way better.On the other hand I did not expect anything great due to the price. You mostly get what you pay for! Now I'm waiting for my Etymotic ER-6i Isolator head set which should (hopefully) be of better comfort and sound quality.My advice is to spend a few more dollars in order to get a good set.
This laptop does not fit for 15.4 inch laptops.I am saying this because, my laptop TOSHIBA S300-S2503 does not fit inside this bag.I can say that, I am under loss...If possible please take back this item and re-fund me the amount paid.
Whenever I charged my cells in this charger, they would get extremely hot towards the end of the charge cycle. I know now that this extreme heat was killing my batteries. I had two sets of cells die on me within the first year after using this charger.NiMH cells are great for connivence and saving money, but if you buy this charger it will kill your cells early!I have since changed to a different charger and have not had any of my cells die since.
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 hard drive just stopped working after a month. Watch out! You should get a back up for this back up.
I have been a longstanding, loyal Maxell customer when it comes to blank audio cassette tapes and VHS tapes. Maxell's tapes were the best.I carried this loyalty over to Maxell's line of blank +R DVDs. I stupidly bought spindle packs three times, despite a large burn failure rate. After this third purchase and suffering a large failure rate again, in TWO different burners, I must sadly say that I will buy them no longer. I got an email back from tech service from the manufacturer of one burner who said they are simply not recommended for use in their recorder.Now, if you have had different experiences, more power to you. But be aware that many people are experiencing poor results with this product. The two brands of burners I have tried them in are Cyberhome, and Memorex Burners. Neither have had any problem with most other brands of blanks, just the Maxell.
I put this on my wish list and got it for Christmas. It hardly worked the first time I tried to use it, as the sound was very low. Eventually, I got the CD to work--once. That's it, it never worked again. The sound dwindled to zero and I replaced the batteries. Then, only the radio worked, then died, and now I have nothing. It doesn't even make any noise. I've looked all over for a warranty for this thing, but I can't find it anywhere, and it should be listed on the Web.This thing never worked and now only a few months after Christmas, it's as dead as a doornail. Don't waste your money on this.
This camera is NOT worth it. I recieved it for christmas and it is awful. The batteries that came with the camera only lasted for about 15 pictures, and since they weren't rechargable, they had to be thrown away. I then went and bought recharable batteries and they only last for up to 10 pictures. So basically if I want to use it, I have to carry around five sets of double A batteries. It is also a lot fatter than it looks in the picture so it is not easy to carry around. When it does work, the pictures are decent but it does horrible in low lighting. Disposable cameras are better than this and I do NOT recommend this product. Spend the extra 50 bucks for something good.
I bought this item without knowing anything about Targus. I bought a number of USB hubs before this one and found this one convenient and portable. Suffice to say that I was badly inspired as this hub was fried after less than 6 months of use. No way to find out what happened. LED dead, does not recognize anything. I am a reasonable user, so it must be either a defective model or simply a cheaply manufactured item. I would lean towards the second case. Avoid if you can.
Wasn't able to use the speaker since there was no power supply in the box. When I called to get the power supply sent to me overnight, I was told by Amazon that they may not be able to get it for at least 3 weeks. They offered to sell me a power supply at a discounted price - what? Makes me think they knew going in that they had no power supply's for this product. No bueno.
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
The product I received is not the one advertised. Buyer beware. I'm disappointed but not completely surprised. This review may change later after i've used it for a while.
I needed a backup answering machine and bought one of these. I had read the reviews but was not really concerned about poor sound quality, etc. since it would only be used as a back-up. I hooked up the unit as directed and all of the lights came on and stayed on. I tried the on/off switch as directed with no change. Pressing the set-up button caused no change. I read the trouble shooting section in the directions but nothing there helped. I then tried the website address that was provided. It was no better than the written directions. I then tried to call the 800 line but could not dial because there was no dial tone. I eventually discovered that the machine was causing the line to act like it was busy. Several minutes with the 800 number provided nothing but an acknowledgement that the machine was defective. It now resides in my trash bin.
Purchased this through Amazon. However, did not open the box until after the 30 day return period (was out sick). Unit was dead out of the box. Could not return to Amazon. Cisco says Amazon is not a licensed reseller, so they will not support the warranty.So, I have $400 of DEAD JUNK! and apparently NO RECOURSE... except to NEVER purchase another Cisco unit again.
The following points are why you should NOT buy an iPod.1. The battery power sucks. It says on the box that it can last up to 12 hours. HA. I've had mine for 10 months now, and the battery lasts MAYBE 2 hours at the most. And I've been doing everything to save this battery (e.g charging it only when the battery is at a minimum - which the manual does not mention). Guess what - the battery still sucks.2. iPods aren't meant to stop when you shake them right? Well they do. You can't even go jogging with one for more than 15 minutes without having it freeze.3. I wanted the time to show always on my iPod, and there is a setting that is supposed to do exactly this. But does it? Of course not. The time never appears on my iPod.4. The earphones are a pain - no matter what you do, they will tangle up and their covers will come off.5. The back of the iPod is a mirror. WHY IS IT NOT SCRATCH-PROOF? WHY IS THERE A MIRROR AT ALL?6. You cannot take music off an iPod once it is on, except by deleting it.7. On European iPods, like mine, the maximum volume is pathetic, i.e put it on full volume on a train and you can barely hear it. This is because of some stupid EU rule, but I blame iPod all the same.8. It says it is a 40G iPod, but actually 3G are already taken up when you buy it by some software which is essential to the iPod, so in fact it is only a 37G iPod.9. The iPod is ridiculously over-priced.9. Save yourself all this trouble by buying a Sony mp3, or an iRiver. They are more reliable and don't generally SUCK like iPods do. And their battery power is far more reliable.
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!
I bought an Archos FM Recorder years ago and I still use it. It was one of the best electronic investments I have made. I have never had a problem with it and it has made recording voice in MP3 format so easy. Then the Archos AV420 came out. I thought that this was another great product that will get my video into digital form in realtime. I bought the product a few months ago. I connected it to a digital camera and attempted to record onto the camera and simultaneously record the output from the camera (via AV and S-Video cables) to the AV420. The result was the signal kept getting dropped and the "detecting video" message comes up blinking. Then, all of a sudden, the signal comes back, then gone again. I figure there was something wrong with the camera so I called Archos Technical Support. He advised me to try the AV420 on a different source. I tried it on my VCR, it went into "detecting video" once and the quality was not that good. I figure VCR quality is not that good anyway so I tried a DVD player as a source. Same thing. Signal kept going out and in, erratically. I called Technical Support back and they were closed 15 minutes before they were suppose to and I left a message detailing the problem. I did not get a call back. I wrote several emails to them detailing the problem and someone finally replied. But all that person did was apologize and no help. I finally wrote another email telling them I was returning their product and that they should have worked out the bugs as opposed to trying to beat everyone else to the DVR market (Of course you have to pay a 15% restocking fee for the priviledge of returning it). It could be that I bought a defective prooduct, maybe so, but I am not going to buy it again until it has proven itself a little longer, MAYBE. I hear that IPOD has one out to. I will most likely buy that one to see if it is better. If so I will keep it. I'd rather buy an Archos product but since Archos does not seem to care if I am satisfied then I guess I will have to move on. My ticket number was 1016916.
1. Why doesn't the Zen come with a means of charging through a wall outlet? Why can it only be charged through a computer?2. Why doesn't the dock come with a power adapter so it can be charged through a wall outlet?3. Why does the adapter cost $30???I've found myself without access to a computer whereby I can charge my very expensive, all-wonderful Zen. Words fail me to explain the extent of this frustration since it could all be relieved by Creative supplying the little square thing with a cord.
I've owned this headset for about two hours. On the first plug-in and use, it worked tolerably well, though the output from my microphone (tested by calling Skype) was rather low). I've changed nothing setting-wise, but 60 minutes later, both the headphone and microphone quality are getting worse. Definitely a piece of junk. Very sorry I wasted money on it.
I owned a DSC-S75 camera prior to selling it and then getting a DSC-S85 instead. This case is designed to fit both cameras and it does that. It forces you to store the camera in one direction, due to the lens housing on the camera and the case's design. The case lid is then secured with a velcro closure that you can't see in the picture but is right behind the label on the case. The velcro is not tremendously strong. The case's design also makes it top heavy with a camera inside. I had the case turn upside down at least twice while carrying on my shoulder (with the strap) and those times, the velcro did not hold it closed, thereby dumping my camera on the ground. Once was indoors, however the other was outside and while riding a bicycle. That incident severely damaged the camera body and I had to have Sony repair it. When I took the case and camera to the Sony repair station, they were sympathetic and understanding to the design flaw and did not charge me for the repair - they covered it under the factory warranty! In addition to both of those camera models no longer being in production by Sony, this case isn't either. I would not recommend this case for any camera, much less kleenex. The list price was also excessive compared to other cases available. There are also no other pockets or pouches besides the battery/memory stick pouch on the strap. The only real plus I would give this case is that it is somewhat hard or sturdy.
Cobra has you fooled with marketing fluff. There is no such thing as &quot;11 Bands&quot;. There are only 3 radar bands and 1 laser band. That's it. They count the different brands of radar guns as different bands, they count the different brands of laser guns as different band, they count VG-2 as a band (it's not a band it's a type of gun). It's all marketing fluff to get you to spend more money.As far as radar detectors being legal in the United States, that is not completely true either. They are illegal in Virginia and Washington D.C.Don't waste your money it's all hype. The less expensive brands will give you more bang for your buck and they do the exact same thing.
HP has evidently become lazy - just because most of the home computing world that buys a laptop today is forced to endure Vista (oh, I loved XP!) why on earth should HP be bothered to provide drivers that work for the scanning or faxing features of this all-in-one? BEWARE - it will print and copy but it is useless if you have Vista. Oh yes, and despite numerous calls, emails, postings on their forums...they don't respond, don't care - s*cks to be you if you bought this!
I had this on my wish list for a while so was a little disappointed to find it worked on only 52mm and 58mm filter size and tried it on my kit lens on my Rebel XTi. It only works around 50m on a zoom lens otherwise you see the edges of it and a small circle of viewing area. I think it is meant to use on a prime lens but this makes truly clandestine shooting limited. I then got a 62-58mm step-down ring and put it on my new tamron 18-250mm lens. It rotates with the autofocus and takes a LOT of getting used to but i was able to shoot some closeups of people's faces across the room in a diner without being noticed. For the cost it is of VERY good quality but in reality, only good for specific applications where you can do a lot of planning. On the run, forget it. You have to really do a lot of adjusting and the focal length where it works is limited.
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
I have been building and using comptuers for 15+ years and this is the hardest piece of hardware I have EVER had to install. I could never get it to work reliably with XP (SP2) or Server 2003 (it would work fine with Win. 2000). I followed the instructions to the letter on the Adaptec site but to no avail. Sometimes my computer (XP) would boot fine, other times it would lock up. I finally gave up and went with software RAID which worked perfectly. Save your money or purchase another card if you are using XP or Server 2003.
I would like to emphasize my vehement title all the more by stating that I have only had my camera under a year and have used it to perhaps produce only about three dozen images or so, and it has already 'gone kaput' on me. That's right, it turns out that the plates which transmit the current created with the battery are highly corrosive, and one slightly leaky battery finished the thing off.But don't think that I'm warning you off simply because of an 'assualt of battery,' as it were. The camera was a piece of junk from the get-go --- the images were incredibly poorly resolved, and good luck if you wanted to take any pictures at night outdoors. Or indoors during the day, for that matter. Or anywhere, at any time, with any lighting, for that matter. It takes the camera about a full minute to focus, and even then any nearby lightsource will create horrendous glares. The only thing 'fun' about this camera was perhaps the software that came with it --- although it proved that I needed software of such editing caliber if I was going to try to produce an image that actually looked like anything. The price might seem 'right' to you, but I assure it you it isn't worth the extra twenty bucks it would take to buy a 'real' camera.
Like many who have found this camcorder, I liked the canon name and bought based on Canon and value. It was a mistake because I don't feel I should have already used up the life of this camera yet. If you go to several discussion groups you will see it has several issues with the deck, i.e. "transport". Just google zr20/40 etc. and "eat tapes". Suggest you try Sony or Panasonic.
I am now on my second BE350 R. Both units started clicking before they went bad.
Works but the UI is cumbersom. File transfers a %20 is added for all the spaces so a file named "this is the file.xxx" gets named this%20is%20the%20file.xxx.
1. Despite being sold with the understanding that Pocket PC 2003 would be supported, the company dropped support for upgrading the e740.2. The unit will randomly lose sync with the desktop computer. Despite two ROM updates this has never been corrected (and a tech support supervisor told me on the phone that this is "normal...they aren't meant to stay synced with the desktop for more than a few minutes").3. Backups are a good practice in computers. The e740 has two backup utilities (one to a storage card, the other via ActiveSync to the desktop). However, you best hope you never have problems with these, as they are not supported by the company (same tech as above told me there was no support for any backup utility included with the PDA, despite it being included with/documented in the manual for the PDA and being a suggested action prior to sending in for service).4. Battery: good life, compared to my iPaq, but...if it drains to 0% (or you take it out...it's removable), all programs/files in memory are erased. There was a recall, but mine wasn't included...it was for this exact problem. Since my e740's serial number didn't fall in the recall range, they wouldn't cover it. And again the tech mentioned above told me this was by design. I gather from this that Toshiba considers wiping your memory to switch removable batteries and not having a workable backup utility to be normal in the PDA world.5. Sad, as it had good potential and some nice features (i.e., two card slots, pretty good battery life, nice design).
I bought these headphones because I work at an email/chat center and needed a durable set of phones that were comfortable on my ears, and blocked out sound. These worked almost perfectly for the first 5 months, could hear the bass and various treble scales with a song (Ive heard everything from classical to hip-hop. Was an original 4.5 rated product. Now.... 2 points, audio is constantly cutting out and "crackling". Keep this for light use only and you should be ok, a great inbetween or a back-up pair set. Please do not keep as a primary set.
DOA. DOA. DOA. You get what you pay for. It sounded like a good deal but what good is a stereo that doesn't emit sound.
Bought a 'scratch &amp; dent' unit from Crutchfield (great company), but I had to send it back. Playback quality of recorded tapes was sub-standard. I really wanted the Commercial Advance feature and it worked correctly about 60% of the time. The biggest pain was trying to use fast forward to get thru a commercial without continually overshooting. Its too fast! (my old Admiral is two speed and much easier to control). The programming interface is also archaic! Having to use the up/dn keys to set the channel, time, and date is ridiculous. It blows my mind that we've advanced so far with all these features yet their implementation is two steps back from what we had in the past.
The remote does not work unless you point it exactly where it wants. And the sound quality is just decent. Not a huge fan of it. Good thing it's outside on the porch.
These did not work with the adaptor below and still in package. I would like to return them but not sure how.
For a moderately priced DVD recorder it had great features and worked well. That is until it stopped working about 15 months after I purchased it. It has started to "hang", not responding to commands from the remote nor the front panel buttons. A power cycle is needed to restore it to a functioning state and based on other reviews I expect in a short time even that will not work. Knowing something about how these units work internally it's pattern of slowly degrading robustness is unanticipated.While I was quite happy with the unit and would have given it 4 stars for value, I truly expect a consumer device to last longer than 15 months, what used to seem like great value now looks like very poor value. At this point I would be loathe to purchase another Panasonic DVD recorder despite their initial high marks for features at a low price point. What good is it if it won't last?
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 mouse was everything I wanted: Small, retractable, easy to take with me. It was a five star mouse for it's three week life span - but it died at a much to early age for the money I spent on it.It does sometimes come back to life - only briefly until the 'USB device unrecognized' message re-appears a few minutes later. Tested it in every USB port on two computers and the same thing - 99% completely dead and 1% back to life for a few minutes like it's gasping for its last breath. Very disappointed.
Bought the camera thinking my first digital camera would be great!... Proven wrong since it doesn't quite like close-ups nor like 50 ft away pics either. What a shame and what a waste of over 400+ considering my sister got the same thing (twin) and we got the dock.
It's horrible, What a waste of money. I bought this TV from KMART, once I got home to set it up, the entire screen turned green and the DVD did not work. I exchanged the TV. All went well with the new one until about 2 months later. It would play for 10 minutes then shut off.The DVD's kept shutting off 10 minutes into the movie. I purchased new DVD's and the problem continued. The TV even started making a sizzling sound. Good thing I had purchased the smart plan. The TV was mailed back to the manufacturer and I received a full refund. It's too bad, my son absolutely loves CARS and is very upset that I had to return it.
Another case of a purchase to accompany the Kodak V-550 camera, as recommended by Amazon. This charger is not compatible with the KLIC-7001 Li-ion battery used in the referenced camera. The product needed is the K 7500C charger. I was not able to find the K 7500C on Amazon, but did manage to obtain from the Kodak website. I gave a 1-star rating because Amazon's return system only provides one option for returning the "wrong product", and fault for the error defaults to the consumer, who ultimately absorbs the return shipping charges. An accurate product description at the point of sale, including a list of compatible batteries would have been nice.
These are probably the best units in the $12 range. The sound is pretty decent for the price IF IF you get them inserted and postioned correctly. If they are slightly out of perfect insertion (easy to do), either bass or highs will suffer. With that said, I really encourage you to wait until you can save up for something better. As I said, it is a hassle to get a good insertion/fit with these (the pinch/roll/wait for expansion thing is not quick). Once you do, you don't want to move around because they will shift and/or fall out very easily in my experience. This last point is a deal killer for me. Save up $20 more and go with the Sony EX81L if you are on a budget or look at the Shure line if you have money to burn.
Bought this to replace a Hauppauge MediaMVP device I was using in my livingroom to relay video from my HP server machine (Vista64) in another room. Hardware seems fine, but the supplied software is spectacularly bad and I don't see many options available to improve/replace it.Am using it now mostly to allow the wife to easily find and show photos, but still hope to find some other software to allow me to use it more fully.
While I am enjoying some of the features of my new keyboard, such as the programmable buttons, I am still finding it difficult to type due to the placement of the keys. Also, it is a very wide keyboard, which forces me to place my mouse far away to the right of the keyboard. The worst problem I am having is with the hard touch of the keys, especially the space bar. Instead of solving the problems I am having with my neck and hands, I think it has made them worse.
Could not get this router working out of the box with my fairly simple network. Called D-Link tech support and after being walked through all of things I had already tried, I was asked what level of firmware was in my router and instructed to download the latest firmware and told to call back if that didn't fix it. Guess what? I had the most recent version. I suspect I was just being blown off. I'm back to using my LinkSys WRT54GS which is working without any problems. I'll look for some other solution for an "N" router.
It shipped fast but when i tried to use it with my motorola defy phone it does not charge! It does charge a small earpiece!
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 trackball is excellent, and similar to my old one (MS Trackball Explorer) which has a layout I love.....until you try playing games, I mostly do MMO's, sitting for a min or two in EvE,LOTRO, DDO, few other games will lock it up, hitting the button on the bottom with a paperclip will fix it until you leave the cursor alone again. No problems doing anything else, works fine for general use for days on end.Had to go back and rebuild my old MS Trackball Explorer to use. Set this one aside for when i am repairing machines at home, nice that i do not need a lot of space for a mouse, but disappointing overall.
I called Viore on 3/14 & advise TV did not work. Two service calls to my house & tv still did not work. Called Viore per repair tech and advised that part was on order. Advised I would hear back from Viore once part was received. 2 weeks and no return call. On 5/11 I called Viore and spoke w/ Joel. Advised he had to check on part & would call me back that day. I did not receive a callback. On 5/11 I called Viore and spoke w/ Joel. Was advised he had to check on part & he would call me back that day (Friday) or by Monday. Did not hear back from Joel. On 5/15, I called Viore and spoke to Francisco. Francisco advised all managers were in a 2 1/2 hr meeting and he couldn't help me. I asked to hold on his line for a manager or some that could assist me. Francisco advised he need to put me in a holding cue. I asked him not to. He held the line for less than a minute and put me in holding cue. Called back and spoke to Jason who sent me to supervisor Chris voicemail. I left message requesting callback (per Chris v/m he would call back as soon as possible). No return call from Chris. Called back at close of business and spoke w/ Joel. He advised Chris in another mtg. When I voiced my complaint, Joel advised Chris just came out of meeting. He sent me to his v/m. I called back and was advised by George that Chris never left mtg and was still in same.TV bought 8/11 watched less than 10 times. TV has not worked since March and Viore cont. to lie 2 me
My first GPS. It was pretty expensive and had lots of nice features (ability to save many tracks). The software is very US-centric.It worked very well on the flat and in unwooded conditions. However don't use one of these things to navigate in the bush (use a compass). The technology is just not there to cope with either valleys or an overhead canopy. It was handy to confrm where I was when I found a clearing on top of a hill. Finally although the battery life is better than most it is still abysmal.In summary these things are still a toy for a tramper rather than an essential tool.
Wow, where do I start. Good thing one: The product came in good time and worked. Problem one: it lasted only three months. It just quit working, led indicator light not lit, no power to my laptop. The previous one lasted two years. Ok, just a fluke so lets call HP Customer Care. This is where hell begins. Long story short: Problem two: the customer care nighmare begins. Called 1-800-India. Navigated the pushbutton maze and got a person in Inia. Spoke good enough english but Problem three: the line connection was terrible and I had to shout. Problem four: got disconnected. Recalled, pushbutton maze navigated, got person and repeated my story. Got a little further this time. Problem five: was transferred and put on hold for half an hour. Problem six: got diconnected. Problem seven, eight, nine and ten: repeat problem four. Got even further. Problem eleven: got disconected. Ok, time to go to bed will try tomorrow. Problem twelve: see all previous problems. Day three: Problem thirteen: stuck in customer hell... its a freakin tar baby. Finally ... got a guy who said "ok, we have all the data we need. You do not have to do anything further and we will send you a new replacemant power supply in two days." Imagine my joy. But, Problem fourteen: got an email asking for more info. I sent it. Guess what,they replied to my email with a request for the same info that I just sent. Its like they did not even read what I sent. I finally got mad. So they said they would "escalate" if I called them. Their system should be called "customer hell". Three days, over six hours in customer HELL.
I bought this Stinger even after reading the reviews because no store sold the Flowtron in my town. I was hoping for the best but after using it for two days I returned and ordered the Flowtron. When we first plugged it in and everytime after- it started sparking and making alot of noise. After that stopped it did do a good job killing the mosquitos. The sundown switch sounds like a good idea but that didn't work right on this machine either. I just figured I would cut my losses while I still had a chance to return it.
I have had the new ipod with video for 1 day. It has never even left my apartment and has a ton of scratches on the screen. I have read that there is a lawsuit about the nano scratching easily. Apple should be ready for some more lawsuits. I dont know how you can release a product like this. Great concept but be aware. Read the fine print as well, IF you get yours engraved you cant return it....
This cable is not to be used if you plan to use the screen alot,I have a intense blur and its not to fun looking at day in and day out.if you just need this to test stuff or temp builds then yea this could be nice.PS. you get what you pay for!
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've owned three of these. The 1st I bought because the price was right, hence the title for this review. The second I bought because I couldn't believe that Panasonic would make a product with a defect like my first one knowingly, that it had to be a fluke. The third I bought because I couldn't afford anything better at the time. My next one will be a different make to be sure.Each of them has had the same failure. The wires leading from the phone to the headset are very, very small, and they break, causing lose of signal and static. At first I thought this was my fault; with my first one I kept catching the cord on various things around the house, and I figured that this abuse must have caused the failure. With the last 2 I've rigged up systems to keep even the weight of the cord from pulling down on the cable. Didn't matter. All of them have failed before a year was out.
I don't want to duplicate what others have said. There are good things about this camera and not so good things. The one thing though that irks me me is the noise performance and in particular that the ISO setting in automatic mode produces very poor quality indoor pictures. For a entry level consumer camera that will be used in auto mode or video mode for 99% of the time this is unacceptable in my opinion.
The pen is supposedly designed to reach the corners as well as the surfaces of the imaging sensor on digital SLR cameras. It may work just fine on some model cameras with smaller sensors (or larger sensor cavities), but on a Canon 5D it is worthless. The circumference of the pen itself is too large. In order to get close to the corners with the cleaning tip you have to tilt the pen at an extreme angle. This angle causes the flat cleaning surface to not make contact with the sensor. Since the shipping and handling was a large percentage of the total cost, and the item was not very expensive, it's not even worth it to me to deal with sending it back or trying to get a refund. It did seems to work on the parts of the sensor the tip could reach, but the poor shaft design and the inability of the tip to reach the corners makes it a useless item for me.
When the TV works it is fine but that is WHEN it works which is rarely. I am currently struggling to get the DVD player to work that is built into it. I get HORRIBLE reception and more important... the DVD player DOES NOT WORK EVER! And it will stop in the middle of playing DVDs. I wish I had never bought this piece of $#^! before I knew this one was a dud my mom bought a smaller version and it is HORRIBLE also.POLAROID! SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted to like this product.I really wanted to like this product.But I am severely disappointed.When I purchased the iAudio this past summer, I quickly learned that my unit had problems. When I moved an mp3 file onto the player, about 85% of the time there would be these weird skips and electronic noise associated with it. Sometimes deleting and reinstalling the file helped. Often it didn't.So I contacted their customer service, and updated the firmware as instructed. The problem was still there. So I returned it to Cowon, and they insisted that the player was fine.I sincerely doubt that random electronic noise is a feature, but once they say that there isn't a problem I don't know what else to do. So they sent it back to me. I've tried it out again, and the problems remain.On a lark tonight, I looked them up on the Better Business Bureau website. Their rating is an F. Go figure.I would not recommend this product.
In regards to this review I have one word, "Don't buy it!!!" Ok, maybe a few added but it's a strong sentiment that I have regarding the Zune vs. iPod dilemma. I had to be different and now paying the consequence. The Zune Marketplace is sub-par. There are no full length films to purchase. Several positives include being able to listen to radio, a larger screen, and songs are cheaper to download. Still not worth it in the long run.
Using to attach laptop to external monitor. Image is horizontally smeared and too distracting to use computer for work. Lesson learned: do not purchase cheap VGA cables.
I have never received any correspondence from this company. They were supposed to send the service plan within 2-3 weeks after I received the television. However, as I stated - I never received the plan!!
THis product is listed as "Frequently purchased with" a second generation iPod shuffle (the one that looks like a large postage stamp). However, the product itself is NOT COMPATIBLE with the second gen shuffle. It is built specifically for the third generation shuffle (the one that looks like a small pack of chewing gum).The product description itself is vague and should be clarified.
If anyone is considering, the Sony ICF-SW7600GR world band receiver radio, I suggest looking for another portable set. I read the reviews and then made the purchase. My main interest was to purchase a good shortwave radio.This radio cannot pull in the signal very well at all even after clipping an extension wire onto the antenna.I located an old Grundig YB305 portable digital shortwave radio to compare to the Sony. The old Grundig is far a better radio then the Sony. The Grundig YB305 pulled in every signal and locked on. The Sony scanned right over them as if they weren't even there. Here's a brand new Sony radio and I am going to have to see if I can get some warranty work to fix the problem.To compare the sound, I will say the Grundig YB305 is better. There is a fuller rich sound for playing the FM music. Sony is okeh, but not great.You would think that if it's a Sony it's gotta be good, but the Sony is a phoney.Currently I am only using the Sony as an AM/FM radio.I looked into warranty work and Sony will replace it with a refurbished one that may have cosmetic damage. I didn't purchase this radio to trade it in on someone's old refurbished radio. The cost to me would be the price for mailing the radio in, maybe $25. $25 extra to listen to SW...that is if the replacement radio will work as intended. Still taking a chance here. I am now attempting to locate someone who can maybe fix my radio. If not, I will continue to use it as an AM/FM only.In the old days the radio could be brought to a Sony repair station to be fixed. There used to be one in the area but that is not the case now. Getting someone else to fix it is not worth the cost as the total would equal the purchase price.Appears with the mass produced chinese @#$* products there is no quality control. You may get a good one or you may get a bad one. Word of advice, do not throw out the box right away like I did on trash collection day.
I bought the APC BE350R UPS. In less than a year the battery died and there is no way to silence the alarm except with a new battery. The battery costs more than I paid for the unit. Go with CyberPower.
I found these to be very uncomfortable, and the fit is odd. They just feel wierd. Sound quality is decent, and for the price they're okay. I would not buy again.
My iPod has failed for the fourth time this year. This is simply a sickeningly, pathetically, embarrasingly unstable device. Apple should be ashamed with themselves. I shaln't buy another Apple product ... not out or spite/recrimination, it would simply be a waste of money and time. I hope that Apple have counted just how many customers they've lost by selling this tat.
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 ordered this fiber optic splitter with the intention of splitting a fiber optic audio feed to two different devices. Did it work? Nope. I could see the light shining through, but neither of the audio devices were able to produce audio from the light that was split off to them.I also tried going the other direction (two different devices going to one audio output), with the intention of using it as a passive switch (as long as only one of the devices was on, it should play sound from that device, but if both devices were on, there would be overlap and the audio stream would be garbled or nonexistent). Did that work? Nope. Sure didn't.So, to summarize, this device is completely useless.
The Motionlingo ADEO is a brilliant product that, unfortunately, simply does not work. I have tried three of them, two from Amazon and a third from Motionlingo, and they all seem to suffer from the same problem: incorrect pace calculation.The concept of the ADEO is wonderful, and I found that during my training runs the device gave me updates exactly as expected, working well with my MP3 player all the while. So, what's the problem? Evidently the ADEO applies a faulty algorithm in calculating distance, pace and so on. For example, when I would run a 10-mile route known to be accurate, the ADEO would report the total distance at about 9 - 9 miles. I could live with the incorrect distance, but of course the problem is that the pace/mile reported during the run is similarly under-measured. Runners in training know that there's a huge difference between a 7-minute mile and a 7 -minute mile - enough to utterly negate the value of the ADEO's feedback during the run if it isn't correct.Motionlingo's technical support (reasonably good, via email) did offer that the ADEO's GPS performance can be affected by obstruction from trees, buildings, etc. This is to be expected in any small GPS appliance, no matter the brand. Unfortunately, the ADEO suffered its pace calculation problem whether used in an open corn field or down a tree-lined suburban street. Even with a 90% view of the sky, the distance and pace typically would be off by 5-10%, every single time.I was very reluctant to reach this conclusion about the ADEO - as I stated above, I love everything else about this product. I would hope that the folks at MotionLingo are working the calculation problem and will release an ADEO 2.0 sometime soon. When that happens, I'll be first in line, but until then I recommend staying away from the ADEO.
It may work perfectly fine for other devices, but for my iPhone 4, charging is not supported. Figured it was too good to be true at that price!
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.
Consumer beware, avoid Sony Vaios at all costs! I've owned my Vaio TX770P for about 2-3 yrs now, purchased new from Fry's and it has been nothing but trouble. Another friend of mine has the same model with similar variously documented problems (do a google search, i.e power jack coming loose, DVD burner malfunction, etc.). It's horribly constructed with constant breakdowns and issues. The people that handle the extended warranty (bought through the official SonyStyle website) are a pain in the as S. My ex had a Fujitsu P-series Lifebook and never had to justify any reason for repairs under the extended warranty. I have to constantly explain why I need a repair, for example, for some reason the VAIO logo on top of the lid burned through to my screen, even with a screensaver functioning; however, it is not replaceable under warranty from wear and tear but must be accidentaly dropped. I finally got a technician to come and replace the DVD-burner last year, but since the screen is a third claim I must send the computer in for service and loose 7-10 business days of productivity. I did not pay over USD$3500 to be hassled by asinine warranty regulations and shody construction. After spending that much money, you can be certain I did not manhandle the computer; however, after speaking with tech support maybe I should throw the darn thing against the wall more often just to be able to get it repaired. Sorry for venting, but I wouldn't recommend Sony computers to anyone after this experience.
I purchased this item for a formal business trip. Within 2 days both handles had strings of leather hanging off from them. Unless you are purchasing this for a thin Apple computer I would not suggest it as it isn't as spacious as one would assume. I only had my laptop in it. It would not fit my power cord which I had to carry separately. It does stand up without tipping which is a huge asset. It looks very nice when new.
I bought these batteries when I bought my new camera. After the first charge they worked about two weeks (which is great after using regular AA batteries). Once they ran down though I have not been able to get them to re-charge. So I only got about two weeks use out of them. I don't know if it is the batteries or the charger. I am very dissapointed!!
I have 2 10 year old natural keyboards with the old keyboard layout and when I saw this new keyboard with the same layout I bought one. Sadly, this keyboard is painful to use. The keys - especially the space bar - require far more force to use that my previous keyboard. I am a software engineer and used to typing but this keyboard has slowed my typing rate and wears me out after 20 minutes. On the shelf it goes for emergencies as I'll continue to maintain my old keyboard.
Maybe it was a defective item but my coby FM transmitter didn't work in the least i tried about 25 different stations and everyone was static/buzzing.
This is a slightly upgraded version of the Canon Rebel / 30D kit lens - you are much better off just getting it as part of a kit (like I did) or buying someone's used kit lens on the cheap. Buying this as a separate lens boggles the mind, however.Pros: useful range for casual daily situations and one-piece solution for travelCons: not wide enough; way too slow (I am referring to aperture, not focusing)If you need to have this zoom range, there are other Canons or Sigma/Tamrons that are much better options, even if a little more expensive. I almost never keep this on my 30D.
I wanted to try these because I use my mp3 player in noisy environments, and they were supposed to be able to fit tightly into your ears and block the outside noise. Well, I never was able to use them and finaly gave up on themn. I tried many times to squeeze the foam and hoped that they would mold to the shape of my ears, but it was never satisfactory. I found them very uncomfortable.
I have used only one other gps and thats magellan in hertz rental carsits old, no touch screen, but i find it much betterc340proseasy enough to userecalculate route is fastcons1)map is not easy to navigate, e.g. in current map if i just want to see what streets are on my left, i cant just move left in the map, i can click directions, show map, + + + + + move move move move ah....2)it tells me tooooooooooooooooo late about taking left or right turnlike when 0.2 miles leftif i am in left lane, its impossible to make a right turn3) the way it sits on the glass by default is ugly.I had to by the dashboard mount for 30$4) its not easy to choose route using highways vs using streetsif you want to avoid highways, u need to go to somewhere in system settings and change etc.you cant just switch easily in the middle of the routetrust mefor 320$ its just ok product, i expected something greatohbye the way5 ***** to amazoni bought it and then they reduced the priceamazon has this 30 day price gurantee (but you need to remind them about it)so i just emailed them and they gave me $$$ back!it costed me 320 instead of 389if you decide to buy it, shop around for price first
I love my new fingerprint reader keyboard, but I am having problems with the mouse. it keeps locking up on me and I have to unplug it from my computer and replug to get it to work. I have uninstalled and re-installed it. I have went to HP help center and no one can help me fix this problem
I bought my husband a Zune for Christmas. In January he finally got around to loading the music on it. It worked for one day. I took it back to Wall Mart in Layton, Utah where it was purchased. They would not replace it because they have a 14 day return policy on electronics. They told me the manufactures warranty would cover it.After my husband tried several times to contact Zune and was on hold for over 15 minutes, he asked me to call them for repair instructions. The Zune had been charging and I noticed a crack in the screen that was not there before. It was never dropped and really never used but for a few hours.I called, 877-438-9863, the warranty number and told them the music would not work and that the screen had cracked. The representative told me if you over charge it, it can crack the screen. I ask him how would you know if it was over charged or just enough? He put me on hold. When he came back on, I was told that they could not fix the Zune for me because the screen was not under warranty. I said fine just fix it so it plays the music. I was put back on hold and a supervisor came on who told me they are not currently taking any Zune's back for repair if they have a problem not covered by the warranty (the screen). So they will not fix what is covered by the warranty because of the screen.I have since called the numbers listed below and talked to as many supervisors as would talk to me and I am now waiting for another to call me back. I don't expect to get the call. The crazy thing is I ask one of the supervisors, supervisor, to give me a name of some company that could fix my Zune because they wouldn't. I was told that he could not give me a name. When I ask why he said "because if anyone else does the repair work then the warranty could not be honored". You mean the one you are not currently honoring, Mr. Supervisor. It sounds ridiculous but that is what he said!I would not buy a Zune. Two Hundred and Fifty dollars is lot of money to spend for a product when the company will not honor its warranty.800-936-5700800-360-7561888-673-8624800-218-5617800-642-7676
As if they've had an original idea in their head (they haven't, 95% of all they do is just blatantly bad ripoff of Apple products and software), they came out with this worthless hunk of junk. It's 3rd rate joke of Apple-wannabe marketing copy does go well with it's 3rd rate piece of Apple-wannabe hardware which has 3rd rate Apple-wannabe software that may install, will probably crash, and certainly installs M$ malware and can be used by others to program other trojan horses into your machine. By the best (an iPod) or be laughed at by friends.Looking forward to this waste of plastic joining the Dell (speaking of crappy Apple imitators) DJ in the graveyard of so many who try to, but fail miserably, to imitate the best. Good riddance.
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)
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.
I purchased this machine because of its price/feature ratio. On paper, it's a great deal. In reality, the A215 series of Toshiba Satellites (maybe other series as well) continue to suffer from the aforementioned "black screen of death" affliction. I've just gotten my A215-S4767 back from a Toshiba authorized repair shop. Their solution? Alter the power management feature and jack the minimum processor power state to 100% While this seems to solve the black screen issue, it's effectively turned my laptop into a very hot-running desktop. This "official" fix cuts battery life by more than 50% and likely will result in the premature death of the processor. I'm 20 days or so beyond my return window so I'm demanding that Toshiba refund my money or give me an equal credit towards a more reliable machine. Bottom line: don't be tempted by the price.UPDATE: Just in case anyone is considering the purchase of one of these machines (used or otherwise), please be aware that as expected, my machine is now dead, a victim of the "official" Toshiba fix list above. This laptop gave me about 10 months of use, what a waste.
this does NOT have VHDCI connectors. it has MD68M connectors false advertising. Also is not new, package came was already ripped open.
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
I bought this product and lost the remote and can not replace it because its not sold alone. So be aware that if you loose the control you can not replace it. For that reason I give it a one.
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.
excited to see small package here and ordered it. after got it, I tried two disc on three different computers, none works on any computer. I am going to return it.
I have had 2 Maxtor hard drives within the last 4 years. They just failed on me of no fault of my own. I will not purchase a Maxtor again even if I had to pay a bit more for another brand.It's too bad.
I only get about 30 feet range inside my house (thru walls). This is UNUSEABLE, so I returned it. Does ANYONE know of a brand that will get 100+ feet INSIDE a house (thru many rooms/walls). (I see tons of these 802.11b devices with returned stickers on them at Fry's!)
I do not have the extra money to spend on another digital camera, but after buying this Gateway peice of junk I have no choice. When I bought it, I got the camera from Best Buy so I could be sure I was getting a quality camera and wouldn't have to bother doing research, but I got burnt. Best Buy doesn't even carry Gateway cameras anymore.Sure the battery life sucks, and it is of medium size, but the real problem is the picture quality. This thing takes horrible pictures, I CANNOT believe it made it to the market. For a long time I thought I had a broken camera or perhaps there was a recall on the cameras, but no, the camera is just naturally horrible. Outside the camera does fine, but only 1 out of 10 indoor photos will turn out clear. The flash doesn't help the situation at all.I tried everything to make this camera work. Everything.I will not purchase anything from Gateway again, and I don't want to sell my camera online because I don't want to shaft anyone else with this horrible little camera.In the end I am going to get myself a Cannon A75 or an ELPH. Both seem to be highly recommended.UPDATE: I got myself a Nikon Coolpix 5600 and it is a wonderful camera. The entire Coolpix line seems like a good choice. They are small, take great pictures, lots of cool options, have an SD card slot, etc. Everything you need from a digital camera. I picked mine up at Wal-Mart (of all places) for $250 and put down another $30 on an SD-card. I trashed my Gateway. Didn't want to sell it and rip someone off like Best Buy ripped me off.
Same problem here- had tv for couple years, no problem. A month or so ago, it started shutting off a minute or so after turning it on. When I'd turn it on again, it'd shut off after a few seconds, then wouldn't turn on at all. I'd wait a few hours, try again, same result. I can't even remove a dvd inside, because tv won't stay on long enough for me to eject it, haha! Finally decided to replace it, since the cost of repairing such a small tv makes no sense. What a waste though- it is a cute tv. Anyone know a way to gut it and make a display shelf out of it? HAHA!
I'll make this short and sweet:PROS:-Colorful maps-Spoken street names-Great POI databaseCONS:-Route customization DOES NOT EXIST: This was the reason I bought and sold the unit within 2 weeks, you CANNOT customize or alter the route in any way you want! You either take the route you get or do a detour feature but you CANT calculate alternative routes, avoid certain streets, take certain streets, this is very annoying when you want to find more than one way to a place.-Horrible Re-Routing: I tested this unit on a 125mile road trip, when I missed an exit it took 10 MINUTES to re-route me! Luckily I knew the road otherwise I would have to pull over and wait for the unit to help. I think this is due to the fact that the distance was so long. BTW the unit took atleast 3 to 4 minutes to initially route the trip (Tom Tom One takes about 1 and half minutes).-Routes given by c340 often take you on very trafficy streets (bad routes that are longer and slower than necessary) this is in comparison with the awesome routes Google Maps give.-Unit takes 3 to 4 minutes to find satellites: this sucks because you sit in the car and cant drive anywhere until satellites are found, i found this inexcusable.-Signal loss happens very easily: any obstruction to the unit causes it to lose the satellite reception, (unlike the Tom Tom One which can hold a signal IN DOORS!)-Annoying Avoid Tools feature: unlike Tom Tom which asks each time you take a route with tools, whether to avoid tools or not. Garmin makes you select a feature in the settings menu, so every time you want to avoid tools you must go to the settings, set the avoid tolls on, and then re-route your current route. VERY ANNOYING!
On my HP 400c dvd burner I have had a lot of problems using these discs. So far 13 coasters out of 40 discs. I have been using this burner for about 9 months now and have never had problems like this before. Using DVDidentifier I learned these are the same discs the dreaded CMC discs, and I have heard bad things about those too. My firmware is updated, I really dont think this is user error. Next time I will go for the bit more expensive bundle.
If you are in a networked environment and need the ability to exercise some control over permissions and quotas, this is not the device for you. The embedded version of XP does not allow for quota management of any type, and permissions are limited to basic share-level rights. I've heard of some people who have loaded XP Pro on to the disk, but this will nullify any support you have from LaCie. We will be looking at the Buffalo NAS.
Item is a piece of junk. It looks pretty, but not capable of producing any significant amount of sound without clipping out. Started clipping at volume level 5 of 10. It would be consistent at volume level 4 or below which would be fine in a very small room with one person.
Really a piece of junk. The software it comes with is fairly good but not worth it. No flash, the viewfinder was way off so in the event you did get a good picture the person's head was cut off. You really can't take a picture with these and expect it to turn out. My girls liked them, they looked cool but an absolute piece of junk. You had to have a very steady hand to get a picture that wasn't blurred. My girls didn't have that steady hand. Thankfully the store took them back with no questions. Save yourself a hassel and just don't buy them.
The unit only has a range of 15' total. I tried two units and still could not get it to work.
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.
First of all this keyboard is not bad in itself, the key action is alright. HOWEVER there are two things about this keyboard that have caused me to lose some productivity when using this keyboard: 1. MS decided to change the layout of the home/delete/end/pgup/pgdwn/insert key group AGAIN! 2. MS decided to delete the right windows key. I had used a windows natural keyboard before this and had just begun to get used to the alternative key-layout. Now they have changed it AGAIN!... If this would be your first MS natural keyboard it's probably alright for you but I feel MS is unreliable when it comes to adhering to one layout. MS does not seem to care that it's customers lose productivity when they have to use a keyboard with a different layout (especially when you're a touch typist like me)... My next KB is not going to be a MS as I don't trust them to keep the layout the same.
Works as well as cheaper amplifiers you can pick up in the store. I do not have any instrument to measure "noise" etc. in the signal but picture quality improvement is comparable only to less expensive amplifiers.
I've had two Dells Axim x50v. I bought the first in August 2005, the second one in July 2006 after the first one didn't work any more. They are very elegant, well designed but they are weakened by their specific graphics processor which is not reliable at all! Both Axims have broken down because of their graphics processor. Now I am using an HP iPaq!
I'm surprised that they couldn't get better quality photos in a $50 camera. The quality looked like my RAZR phone years ago. The flash made the photos way too bright and actually worked better without. My 8yr old loves taking pictures but it would be so much better if it took good pictures.
This product costs over $40 and is less worthy than a grocery store fruit container, really, which is given away. It's not plastic as people say in their reviews, but it's made of a thin acrylic which makes it pretty fragile for what it is intended to be.
I bought this for my daughters fifth birthday. I wish I could tell you how great the games are, but my child dropped it and the door broke off before we could figure it out. I did not (regrettably!) purchase the warranty, and it only survived about six weeks. It looks cute and sturdy, and seemed like a good idea. Now I'm back to buying the Leapster games. I wish I'd saved my money.
I wanted so badly for this to work.I got fewer channels when I plugged this in line.I understand that it works for some people, but not for me.
Don't let your retailer's excellent return policy lead you to buy this without reading the reviews first! Like others, I liked the VR2940 at first, especially the YES-DVD software. But in the end I wasted a huge amount of time trying to make it work. I thought only computers crashed, needing to be unplugged in order to be escape from a death-freeze. That was before buying this unit.I also could not get my other DVD player to read the finalized DVDs, and could not figure out how to finalize YES-DVDs.Customer service was entirely useless. Impossible to get a live person or a response to an e-mail.
This gets 1 star for the simple fact that it doesn't seem to fit my Mark II body properly.
I bought this and as I attempted to mount it on the wall, the plastic part that holds the screw broke off. I could still mount it with one less screw but I'm not sure that's a good idea. The dryer itself seems to work fine, but if you want a wall-mounted one you might want to look for something a little sturdier and less frustrating to hang.
This should be avoided by every means. My XP wouldnt see the Keyboard at all. Neither the USB nor the PS2 version worked. I fell for the ceap price, you should not.
This camera was my first digital camera. I was lured to it by the cheesy commercials about how easy the pictures were to print from the dock. God, was I naive.Pros:The dock does print pictures quite effectively (although at great cost)Cons:The dial at the top is nearly impossible to turn.The battery is CRAP. I will charge this thing the whole day, then use it for twenty pictures and it will be showing low battery. This is with the rechargeable battery, which you need the bulky dock to charge.Frequent problems with loading to computer.Very slow to turn on.Please, for god's sake, learn from my mistake.
I have to say that I wasn't overwhelmingly please with the DVD-R155. It looks nice and had a reasonable price tag, so I decided to upgrade my old Sony DVD Player and go 1080i with my Sony HDTV. It performed okay. The picture quality for DVDs wasn't too bad. I did find it strange that on some DVDs, even store bought ones, that play flawlessesly on other players, skipped on this unit...particularly when DTS was enabled. The remote layout is good...the menus are okay, not much eye candy but they serve their purpose. My biggest beef was two things: 1) It will only handle DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-RAM. No +R/RW capability. 2) The dics I did record either pixelized or didn't play at all in many of the DVD players I have. What good is a DVD recorder if you can't play the material anywhere else? My dad bought the same exact unit...he had to take two back. One because it would skip playing DVDs (worse than in my case...his was ANY DVD) and on the second unit, it wouldn't stay synced in HDMI mode with his plasma TV. Sorry Samsung...you dropped the ball on this one. Needless to say I returned mine and bought another recorded that is $30 cheaper and handles many different recordable formats and plays flawlessly.
Good headphones, good sound, but after about 1 month of use, one earphone crackles in and out and has stopped working. I haven't been particularly rough on them and treat them carefully, could just be a defective pair.
Want to protect your lens, but don't waste your time with this product. Made from plastic & difficult to thread a filter on, but this is not the worst aspect. Conversion adapter is larger in size (moving to a 58mm diameter) and actually will cast a shadow when using a flash for closer images. It appears as a brown discoloration on the bottom of the image. Removed adapter and there is no shadow. Money would be better spent on a new camera that is already threaded for a filter / snap cover.
I purchased this product from amazon.com on December 27th, 2004 & I received it in mid January. I have used it to watch a couple of DVDs a week. Starting last month it began to have a problem playing DVDs. It will not play any DVD past a few minutes - then it freezes. I'd suggest passing on this item since it seems to break after it is out of labor warranty. I can replace the unit for $33 with a factory refurbished unit or have mine repaired for $87.Even though I had read about this problem on amazon.com, I assumed that maybe only a few units had this problem and that I would only be unlucky to have the same problem or that people had not been careful in their use of the DVD player. Either I'm just really unlucky or there is something wrong with the quality of this DVD player...My unit lasted only four months with careful use.
I've purchased this camera despite all the negative comments I've seen on the web and decided to use it as a monitoring device for our baby's room. Installation was a breeze and could not have been easier (four stars for the setup of the system). I was a bit confused that it would not receive the DNS information via DHCP (like all my other DHCP devices), but this was a minor quirk.The killer is really the video quality. In my case high frame-rates were not a requirement, but high image quality was one. The DCS-1000W failed miserably. Compression artefacts (although it was set to lowest compression), fringing in higher contrast areas, blow out pictures the moment it was a bit brighter in the room and dark frames the moment it was a bit darker in the room.I was in contact with D-Link support and when they looked at the images of the camera, they told me I had a broken device. After replacement I saw the same problem again and support this time said that I should change suppliers, because my current supplier probably had a &quot;bad batch of cameras&quot;. Support never asked where I got my cameras from. Decided to stay away from D-Link ...
This unit boasts 17 mile range, but it can actually do about 1.5 miles after that it's quite a waste of time and the manufacturer should really think practically when making these ambitious statements since the customers want to use the product anytime, anywhere. (who wants to wait until they are on level ground without any frequency interference, buildings, mountains, etc, and the manufacturer's dream conditions are right in order to communicate ?)
According to amazon's ink cartridge compatibility wizard, this cartridge works with my printer. When I tried it, it was not compatible. It didn't even fit into the same space, It was not the same shape as the empty cartridge I was replacing.This is not really a review of the ink cartridge, since I have no idea if it is any good or not. It is a review of amazon's ink cartridge wizard and a warning to other owners of the printer not to buy this product.I have a Canon PIXMA MP800. If you have this printer, do not by this ink cartridge. It will not work.
I was using D-link 650 at the library before. The signals was very strong on the first floor. But after installing the 2410, my laptop can't get any signals at all. All the emails sent to the customs service never got any satisfying answer. That's a really bad one. Don't buy it.
Charger works well for all batteries I've tried. Like the feature where you can completely discharge your batteries before re charging. The 4 Sony batteries that came with it are crap, don't even hold their charge over night!! Bought a Sony camera 8 years ago and the Sony rechargable batteries that came with the camera still work. It's just the recent Sony batteries I'm downgrading.
Unfortunately, you get what you pay for. While this item is on the lower end price wise for a car adapter, the quality of your music is terrible when used with an Ipod. Even with turning my Ipod's volume on high, it still comes through with little to no bass with the radio being at it's maximum volume. I will go back to buying the $19.95 Sony ones.
The filter arrived in a non-sealed box. I took it abroad before checking it, but when I first opened it and held it up to the light, it was so full of smudges that it's probably beyond cleaning. (Give new meaning to the term "haze filter"). This probably says more about the shipper (Amazon) than the manufacturer.
I would not recommend this product unless you are a competent, Cisco certified network engineer. I spent a week trying to make it work. I read the manual, surfed google how to's and even bought a booklet on the subject, but the appliance refused to work as designed. I bought a Linksys SSL VPN for half the price and it everything including the VPN was working in 1 hour.A colleague of mine also had the same experience a while back. He returned it also. The one good thing is that Amazon have a really good return policy.
I was excited about the keyboard. I noticed on day one that I need a sledge hammer to use the space bar. But hoped that I would get used to it. Used it a few months. But my fingers have started hurting. Going to dump this and hope to find one with softer keys. I don't recommend this.
i bought 2 for Xmas gifts both arrived in time but only 1 worked.volume control was stuck wide open, factory said this sometimes happens.Well fixit! will return for full refund.
Even though the 800 doesn't have a backlight, it has a radio, and uses a single AA battery instead of the dorky proprietary Sony NiMH + screw-on single AA battery adapter on the 900.
This unit looks exactly like the unit I already own for my 990CXi. I do not need two of them. I only use one at a time. If HP just left the serial numbet the same, i could choose to buy one or use the one I have.Next time I'll buy Canon. The printers are about the same, but i don't feel like I am being deceived and cheated.Paul Beirne39 Peter Coutts CirclePalo Alto, CA 94305650-493-0874
The quality of this unit is the pits. The sound is close to okay for out in the garage where I have mine. The CD player did not last long and was quirky form the day I took it out of the box. I now use it to play MP3s off a memory card and have to admit this is a nice feature to begin with. At this point, if it wasn't for the MP3 capability, it would be in the trash.
i bought this mouse new when it first came out.for $69.99 now someone wants $160.00 give a break. talk about highway robbery.i wouldn't pay that price with your money. non the less my money.great mouse but not for that price, id look else where, IE:new egg, tiger direct, compusa, directron, ebay, ect. anything other than here.i love amazon and buy alot form here but i would not pay this its pathetic!!!!!
I too am missing the usb adapter as well as the hand strap & cradle. I cannot down load my images to my computer and burn through batteries in less than one day. I can't find replacement parts anywhere on the web or in stores to make my camera functional. I am so disappointed with this purchase. My local drug store can't down load the XD card and I will have to go to a store in another town just to empty the card and burn it to a CD. Don't even think of buying a fuji product as they won't help me either.
must have sepaerate receiver to utilize speaskers. will be returning. Very disappointed with entire system. Was supposed to be a Christmas present.
I plugged this into my car stereo and had to turn the volume up all the way on the stereo AND on the iPod just to get the audio to a barely satisfactory volume level. Also, there was a lot of noise from the cable.I returned this immediately.
First one I recieved would not dock my Ipod to charge or play. I could only get it to play through mmp3 play. I returned this one for another and the replacement would not power up. I'm sorry but with 2 rejects I would have a hard time accepting that this product would even last if it worked properly. My faith in this product is ruined.
I GOT THIS CAMARA WAS HAPPY WITH THE PICTURES IT TOOK. THE FIRST TIME I REMOVED THE BATTERIE TO CHARGE IT THE LATCH BROKE.I AM ANOUTHER UNHAPPY COSTUMER.
The box itself is OK. But lights are a joke, definitely useless. Also the stand is not suitable for DSLR cameras.
Today I am finally rid of the worst tv ever made. This P.O.S. finally died. The first time it happened it was out of warranty by two months. I fought with LG, who owns Zenith, and they agreed to fix it. The repair company came, picked up the tv, 6 weeks later they come back, within a day it is broken again. Another 6 weeks it is fixed and until yesterday it worked great. I will never buy another Zenith or LG product, there is obviously something wrong with this tv and they could care less. I now have a Samsung for 1/3 of the price of this tv, it's lighter, smaller, and has a better picture. Good luck to all of you who still have this tv, you are watching on borrowed time.
Do not buy this TV from Amazon - I have received two of these in the last 7 days - both with cracked screens - and Amazon's customer servis is awful. The first arrived damaged and it took a week of non-stop phone calls to get a replacement. THe replacement arrived today - cracked - and I'm being told that someone will call NEXT WEEK - I can't even get a refund yet. DO NOT BUY THIS TV FROM AMAZON!
I bought a set of these and a set of the B-Tech's. I needed a heavy duty set and a lighter one and figured I'd save a few bucks with these for my rear speakers. BIG MISTAKE. Only saved $7.50 after shipping and the B-Techs are far superior. I really regrett it. Plus the B-Techs are easier to setup and more secure for the speaker.
I needed this capability this weekend. The unit came dead on arrival. It will not charge. I seem not to be the first that encountered such a defect. Look for another manufacturer.
It's easy to setup and install. The wireless signal is good but it won't last year. There's got to be wireless cams that last longer.It's not just the wireless part that doesn't work. It doesn't even work with a cable.
Like most modern technology this HP printer will give you more grief and malfunctioning frustration than useful service. Oddly enough, the rule applie to almost any other gadget that is suppose to make our lives easier, faster and more comfortable...not.
This product is a waste of money,everything meaning quality is ZERO in this AudioSource product!I dispensed it!
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.
This was exactly the device I was looking for - a product that could give me a glimpse of the pit temp as well as the meat temp - even inside the house. It worked great the first two times I used it. I could see the two temperatures at the smoker or 50 ft away in the front room. Unfortunately, the last time I took it out to use it, the remote pod wouldn't power up. Changing batteries made no difference. I am totally disappointed and based on others reviews I suspect I'll get no satisfaction from the manufacturer. It still works well enough to read the two temps out at the smoker, but the remote feature is gone. Beware the quality of this one if you need the remote feature!Adding to the original review: I have discovered the problem. The on off/switch on the remote is faulty. If I turn it on very carefully, I can get it to work. I really like the device, but the mfr definitely needs to beef up the switch. If they've done this in the past 18 months, then I would give this at least a 4-star rating. I'm hoping I can get more uses out of it before I attempt to fix the switch myself. Since it's out of warranty, I have nothing to lose.
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.
My kids faces lit up when they saw they had their very own cameras!! It was a great moment. Not 8 hours later they were filled with tears when their cameras no longer worked. One was broken. The other just lived up to the poor quality of the camera: It only works in bright, bright lights or in sunlight. No flash. No nighttime, inside the house with all the lights on pictures. It stinks!!!!
The plastic is really thick and hard to get an iPod mini in and out of. If you move your iPod between docking stations and speakers, this is too cumbersome to deal with.
We got this camera for my daugther for Christmas this past year. It's only a few months old and she has only used it a few times. Today when going to to put new batteries in it, the camera would not work. She has not dropped it, gotten it wet, etc. A brand new camera should last more than a few months. I loved all the things, such as a big screen etc., but I am very disappointed now that something I spent good money on is not working. The camera makes a funny sound, and then when I press the power button it lights up, but that is it. It shows no picture and won't turn off. The camera is for a good cause but beware.
When I got this is Jan 04, I had to replace it once a month for 4 months various electronic reasons. Hard drive crash, electronic issues, etc. Customer service is a bit of a nightmare. They are a small company here (bigger in Japan), and it shows.I think one of the issues is the player has some conflicts with Macs. While they say they are compatible, sometimes it has issues moving file, and that resulted in two of the four crashed with my system.That said, once you figure out the menu (and I still have some issues there - why does it default into changing the viewing properties instead of changing song menus? You would think that would be the more used option.), it is a nice player. Good for exercising, etc. I mean, do you really need 5 Gig to exercise? Are you running an Ironman?
We bought this TV less than one year ago and my son cannot even use it. It keeps turning off by itself. What a waste of $150.
I bought this as a backup for my media computer, which is a Small Form Factor Shuttle machine with only a 200W power supply. That computer is the only thing plugged in to the battery ports of the UPS (no monitor) and it still only gives me less than 2 minutes of backup. This isn't even enough time for Windows to shut down half the time! I will be purchasing a larger unit like I should have in the first place, and downgrading this one to use with my router and cable modem.
If you ever manage to get this working, i.e. by installing everything 'virgin' on the first day, leave it as it is. Forget upgrades, forget twiddling, forget the little niceties. Just be glad you are able to scan images and be DOUBLY glad if you are able to scan them in Photoshop without the twain item disappearing. HP have insanely bundled the basic TWAIN driver so closely with 300mb of superfluous bloatware (HP imagezone)that updates are lengthy and in any case VERY likely to fail. When it's worked I've been pleased with the quality of the scans, though the neg/slide scanner is pretty basic, but for how badly thought-out the software has been, I regret ever having bought the bloody thing.
I bought one of these to protect my Palm however I use my z22 for booking appointments and I literally struggled with getting this thing opened and it was a nuisance every time- with a customer on the phone waiting for me to get the stupid thing open. I returned it.
This has excellent voice.The only drawback it that it runs on batteries and they drain in half an hour.Not recommended
I just installed this software on my G5 Dual 2 Gigahertz machine and am very un-satisfied with the product! It is very slow to respond and if you were planning on imaging the disks to your hard drive for faster response, forget it. This software crashes ALOT and is overall unstable. The navigation is not like previous versions of Topo! either. Does the software work? Yes. Are the maps great? Yes. It is the interface that is poor on this one. National Geographic needs to go back to the drawing board on this one!
The system is easy to set up and it seems to work properly outside the grill. Once in place, the only reading you get for the grill chamber at the grate is HHH, no number. For food, you get a food temperature, then it cycles flashing numerous other temperatures all of which are higher than the grate temperature. It is impossible to tell whether your readings are accurate or not. I guess you get what you pay for so this one is going back.
This hardware is not compatible with Windows XP. That's all there is to it.Windows XP SP2 was released in late 2004 and is pretty much the "standard" version of XP, now that it comes pre-installed on most new computers. You would think therefore that a wireless adaptor bought in August 2005 (with the latest drivers from May 2005) and claiming to be XP-compatible would actually work with SP2. Do not be fooled into thinking this.I have installed / uninstalled / re-installed the hardware and drivers countless times and tried using both the Windows wireless software and the bundled Netgear software to no avail.It has on occasion connected to my 3Com wireless router but never for more than a few minutes. My laptop (which is Netgear-free) happily connects from over 40 feet away, without ever dropping the connection. My PC (which is "equipped" with this useless adaptor) is currently six feet away from the router and in the same room, yet is unable to find the wireless network.In short, this is a piece of kit which I would recommend you steer well away from. I will not be buying any Netgear products in the future and hope that Amazon, as well as other retailers, stop stocking this piece of junk in the interest of consumers.Here are some alternate uses for the adaptor, for those unfortunate enough to have paid for one:1) A wedge for unstable chairs / grand pianos.2) A single-use frisbee. Works best in rough seas.3) Firewood.4) A novelty toilet brush.5) Cat litter.I'm off to buy a Linksys adaptor.
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.
I dont usually make a product review but I am so mad about this CHEAP product. I bought this Mustek MP95 portable DVD player for Christmas. It stop playing after one month (I seldom use it). I keep getting the "DISC NOT AVAILABLE" on any new and original DVD disc. Tech support told me to crank the unit by moving the lens assembly back-and-forth for 1 minute. Well, now I have to crank it several times to make it work. Avoid MP95 and look elsewhere. I own Initial brand DVD that I bought 4 years ago and still work even after being constantly abuse everyday in my car. I wish stick with Initial.
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.
I bought this product because I'm impressed with the feature it has, and as a customer support engineer I need the computer case that has a professional look at the customer place but should be comfortable enough to carry on the street. Most of the time I carry it as a backpack. But it's not tough as it should be. It last only 1 month and the inner side between the padded computer compartment began to tear. Because it has a lifetime warranty, I went back to the shop and got a new one. After a month plus the inner side (I will say it as a weakness) starting to tear again and then I will go back to the shop to replace it.
Got it, read all this stuff above about it having special way of syncing the data properly. Signal wasn't that strong at all (they say good for big houses) I'm in a Small House!!!.....Bought a Dual Band (Cool looking Diamond Asus one)....... worth the extra $20 and I'm a cheapsk8.
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.
It was not bad although I needed to speak loud, but it broke very fast so I rate it 1.
advertises a belkin transmitter. will send a phillips one instead. did this to me and my friend within one week.
i'm going to give this 2 stars because of the misleading effect of the reviews, not because of the quality of the product. (sorry). to clarify, in order to transfer the files to your computer, you need to have a sound recorder on your computer. you have to plug the voice recorder into your computer's music jack and play the entire file while recording it with the sound recorder. you end up with the file on your computer, but it's a lot more trouble and time than uploading would be if it had PC connectivity.
I have owned this for less then 1 day. This item is sub par. The docking connection to my ipod is weak. The sound goes in and out on one or two speakers at a time depending on how it sits in the unit, regardless of the individual adapter for my particular device. Meaning this is cheeply made and I got what I paid for.
Beware of Go Video at all costs. Here is their repair policy, which is not fully spelled out in the manual or on their website:If it breaks after 90 days, you must pay $90 in labor up front AND pay to ship it to them in Arizona, for a $300 machine. When do you find this out? When you call them (after endless delays) to let them know the thing broke. Even if it broke during the 90 days "full warranty" you must still pay to ship it on your own to Arizona.This is for a machine that has been buggy at best, prone to constantly locking up. They act like they are doing you a favor to charge you a fortune to fix the machine. Furthermore what they do is keep your old machine and send you a refurbished one in the mail after several weeks. I can't see trusting their repair folks considering their customer service staff is dim witted, impossible to get on the phone and unable to do anyting but repeat the "company policy." They are empowered to do nohting.Based on my experience, I am not giving these fools another dime of my money. I have a huge stack of tapes to convert and had hopes that this machine would do it. Unfortunatley, I am now out $300 bucks and this company could care less.
Frustrating ever after that.I've had my 1 gb player since I bought it on sale about 7-8 months ago. Recently, it's started to experience what I would consider to be significant issues.1. I cannot get it to recognize in the USB port of my computer. That means I cannot charge it and I cannot add or remove any music from it. It connects, then disconnects itself about 2 seconds later.2. Unless headphones are plugged in and you're actively listening, it will not stay TURNED ON. This makes it nearly impossible to connect it to the USB port and try to diagnose what's happening.3. Every time I turn it on (and remember, I can't add or remove files at this point), it tells me I have a different amount of free space - anywhere from 0.0MB to 68.65MB.Samsung's help section of the website is an absolute JOKE. The troubleshooting page doesn't even give an option for this model. The closet match is the YP-U1 and the actual troubleshooting page for that model is BLANK! Then it has the nerve to ask you if it's been helpful enough.I've spent the last HOUR just trying to get it to stay connected long enough to sync with Windows Media Player 11 - which I've NEVER had a problem with before now.I am so mad and frustrated right now, I'm half tempted to give it to my seven year old to figure out because I sure can't seem to. I'm really wishing I'd saved the money towards an iPod or a Zune because even Apple's or Microsoft's lackluster tech support is better than the absolute ZIP I've found so far.
After using for over a month the priter, - for reasons unknown - fails to print - advances 1 label & shows printer errors thereafter
It works but then it became unreadable, and I lost all the pictures taken because it reads as full but shows up empty. *shrug* To get the pictures recovered cost $200
Ordered the Opteka RC-7 from 47th Street Photo. It was DOA (dead). Checked the battery, it was fine. Emailed 47th St. Photo one week ago with no reply to date. Tried calling them during normal business hours, no answer. Needless to say, very disappointed. Is this a fly-by-night outfit?
I purchased this drive on sale from a local store to replace a smaller one I was storing my pictures on. I was able to copy about 100 gb before it magically turned into a brick. Luckily the store had similar complaints and returned my money without a problem. Sorry, can't recommend Seagate anymore.
On my first Netgear product.Wireless Linksys failed completely after 19 months.D-Link d655n also pooped out the wireless after 17 months.So wireless failed before 2 years on both.Now on Netgear....flawlessly so far. (lol LIEFTIME WARWRANTY they Say)So my question is: Wassup with running wireless on these products? Is 7/24 and heavy use a problem?JP.S. yeah no time for collecting/sending warranties. Online 24/7 so went out and grabbed a new one ASAP.Oh Yeah...Background: Have been building my own PC's since 1989. Not a newb to this.Any other hard ware suggestions?
You get exactly what you pay for with this printer. First of all, the black cartridges won't even allow you to print plain black text on half a pack of paper. Second of all, mine is basically useless after about a year of light use. When I try to print pages, it skips lines, and prints random colors instead of blue at times. My relatively new black cartridge is about half full, and I've used the cleaning tools that come with the software, with no luck.My advice: Pay a little extra for a better printer. It'll be well worth it in the end.
One day, the microphone would start sporadically cutting out. This was due to a wiring problem. Other than that, the mic and speaker quality was pretty good.
Well, after wanting an Ipod for years, and years, and scrimping up enough money to afford the $550 price tag (because you can't have *just the ipod* - you need the dock, the warranty, and a radio converter as well for the car), I received this unit on March 13th.This is the fifth generation IPOD, the biggest seller Apple has, and the subject of so many glowing reviews it's hard to find one that isn't.However, my experience was one that countered everything I had read. An experience that brought me to the deepest darkest layers of consumer disappointment, and I checked - it wasn't buyers remorse.These units are pretty. Actually, they're gorgeous. The controls are a little weird, but once you get used to it, it does make sense (there is no "stop", only " for pause and > for play, in one button. Overall, I'm impressed by the product design.What amazed me however was that my ipod arrived with a scratch on it. No kidding. Just a small one, below the wheel.But that wasn't the half of it.I own a nice car. It has expensive leather seats. I put the ipod face down in my car, which was clean, and drove to the store. Upon arrival, about 10 minutes later, I picked it up, and saw a glistening on the surface. This short trip has given this $400 mp3 player, the king of it's product category, a nice even layer of scratches all across the surface.After more research on Google (a search for "my ipod is scratched" reveals class action lawsuits), I discovered that my dream device does, in fact, suffer from an achilles heel - it scratches easier and faster than a hip-hop DJ in NYC. And not just little scratches either. Some of these were annoying, high visibility scratches.Now, what I want to know is, "Why does a $400 top-of-the-line, 5th generation (5th!) mp3 player scratch? Especially when my $50 TIMEX watch, which also has a plastic cover, most especially does not, and has not after 2 years of active lifestyle battering. How can a company that creates such magical devices leave such an important detail unhandled?To Apples credit, after I explained that I wasn't as much dissatisfied as profoundly disappointed, they eventually did give me an RMA number for a return. But it was only after three calls, a couple of emails, and the generosity of one exceptionally nice woman that it happened.Overall, my experience with the Ipod was of profound disappointment. I would highly recommend staying away from this device unless you're willing to watch it's quality degrade steadily and rapidly.Beyond the scratching, which is insane for a fifth generation product by any company, the product was an excellent mp3 player.I hope Apple gets it together, because I definitely expected better from the company.
I used the printer a couple years ago at my last job, and I really hated it. It reminded me of the printer from the movie, Office Space, that they take out to a field a beat with baseball bats.The network setup for this thing is a nightmare. We've had to bring in IT guys to help our small business get this thing to work, and every new employee we have goes through an extensive hazing process trying to get their laptop to print that lasts at least one day. This thing does not like Vista at all. When I left the job, we had it somewhat stabilized, but it would be pretty common for us to go several days not being able to send or receive faxes, and many people could never print.What annoys me even more than how crappy it is, is how quickly you have to replace the toner and drum, which are ridiculously expensive. It's easily $600/$800 to replace the toner, and it seems like we have to do this every month. Not long after we started using it, we'd see little specs all over the things we print too. We tried replacing the drum, but that didn't do much. What seemed to help was taking everything apart and carefully washing it by hand.This thing cost over $900 new, and it is the worst printer I've ever seen. I hate this printer. I wish it a special place in Hell. It is evil incarnate.My old boss is one of those folks who thinks that the more you spend on something, the better it is, and in this example she was dead wrong.When I started my own business, doing much same work I did for my old boss, I bought a cheap Brother laser printer/fax/copier (though I went for black and white), and several tech friends told me I was making a mistake, that I should buy a "quality" brand like HP. This has been my only experience with HP, so maybe they make other things that don't suck, but I get the sense that they're like General Motors: they just make crap and live off their reputation from old days of glory long gone.I've had the Brother machine for a couple years, and while there are some things that I'd change, compared to my experiences with this beast, I'm thrilled with it. The toner is freakin cheap too.Avoid this machine.
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.
NOT MUCH LUCK WITH THIS CAMERA ,WORKS GREAT FOR AWHILE THEN WHEN YOU COME BACK AFTER A FEW HOURS OF NOT USEING IT ,BRING IT UP AND IT HAS AWHITE SCREEN WHEN TALKED TO TECH. THEY SAID TO UNPLUG IT THEN PLUG IT BACK ,THAT WORKED BUT GOT TIRED OF DOING THIS..THE PRICE WAS GOOD,BUT IS IT WORTH ALL THIS?
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?
First off the only reason this got 2 stars instead of 1 was the fact that it has a flip out lcd screen. which is cool to me for this concept. anyway, I got this for Christmas. the concept seemed cool, and couldn't wait to try it. a day later when i actually opened the package. as soon as i did i knew the this thing was garbage by the feel and weight to it. all plastic and unexpectedly light and fragile. put the batteries in and the sd card in the camera. turned it on and learned that: 1- it will not zoom in video mode, AT ALL. 2- it zooms in still picture mode but very slowly. 3- YOU have to set the flash in still pic mode, it will not do it automatically in low light conditions. 4- there is no light for the video mode in low light conditions either you shoot the video in a room with lots of light or outside in the daytime. or have just a black video clip with sound. the last thing i found from playing with this thing for just 5 min, is that whatever way you flip the lcd screen before you start filming is they way it needs to stay for the duration of the clip. or you will have upside down video or be looking at an upside down lcd screen. i wouldn't recommended this thing to anyone. spend an extra $70 and get your self a decent name brand digital camera that takes mpeg movies. you will be a lot happier.
Were not in original HP15 boxes. The boxes were white and blank. Leaves a little suspicion. Not sure they are HP15 The cartridge was funny looking.
I was originally going to get the A630 but then Canon introduced this camera that had better optical zoom plus the Image Stabilizer feature. I also like that it has a bigger LCD screen than my old A75. The buttons are placed a little differently, and it feels slightly flimsier but overal it's a good little point-and-shoot with a great deal of features that I'll probably never use.My only real complaint is that it uses only two AA batteries instead of the four that my A75 had. That means that the flash recycle time is much slower. It also means that the camera runs out of power much quicker. Keep extra batteries handy.
The BJC-6000, is probably one of the slowest printers(at high resolutions), that I've ever had the displeasure in using. The colors are dull, and no matter how much you tinker with it, it just won't get any brighter. The only real pro to this over-sized printer is it's ability to print lazer-quality b/w.
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.
This carrying case is too big for the Sony cybershot TX10 model. The camera is small and slick and the camera bag completely kills the size factor. It will probably work better for other larger models
Great calculator, and HP's excellent manual does the job. HOWEVER, it should last. The early HP25 could be dropped off the table, and I still have one - unfortunately the battery died, or it would be active still. The operator keys stopped working on my 17BII. Power came on, self-test wouldn't test, and the operator(+ - x, etc. ) had no effect. People should buy HP calculators because they work well, they are well documented and they LAST. No matter how marvelous a calculator is, if the keys don't work, it is less than a paperweight.Charles Elliott
I have had my keyboard 2 years. Within 2 months the lettering on the keys was wearing off which since I type by touch is not a big deal. Now the left riser foot broke. I called Microsoft to buy a replacement and lo and behold they do not sell them and wanted me to buy another keyboard. Seriously? I should spend another $40 for a keyboard because of a 20 cent part even though it is in the warranty period? What a joke. We are such a disposable society today that they would only sell me a new keyboard rather than let me fix it. Sure it puts more money in their pocket while taking it out of mine. Not a chance. It will be a cold day in, well you know, before I buy another Microsoft hardware product. Why should I as they would never allow me to fix it.
I saw this combo on sale and figured it'll be a good time to upgrade my wired mouse and keyboard. After one day of use, I'm sorry to say that I'm returning it for a refund. Although I really like the way it looks, there are things wrong with the ergonomics of both the keyboard and mouse.First, the keyboard. I code for a living so I type a lot. I've used many keyboards: standard sized, laptop sized, etc. I'm not very particular, although I like the standard size/layout keyboard the best. However, after about 4 hours of use on this keyboard, I noticed that both of my wrists were aching. I've never had this problem before. I can't quite figure out what the exact cause of it is. A coworker of mine thinks that the keys are more narrowly spaced than the averaged keyboard. Maybe true but my wrist doesn't hurt when using a laptop keyboard. Also, the keys on the sides of the keyboard are too easy to be accidentally pressed whenever you try to move or pickup the keyboard. You can disable these keys, but then what's the point of having them to begin with. If someone were to use this keyboard to surf the web on their HDTV from the couch, this could be a big problem.Then there is the mouse. Although it definitely looks sleek, I find the mouse uncomfortable to operate. With most other mice, the hump is in the center of the mouse, however, on this one, the hump is closer to the rear. Unless you have extra long fingers, you can't click the buttons without raising your wrist. The mouse shape is narrow and long. That along with the weight of the mouse (due to the batteries), I find myself exerting way too much effort holding the mouse with my thumb and pinky. Perhaps it was designed for someone with very long skinny hands, say E.T.? Also, the center scroll button is hard to click.I'm not an avid gamer but I played COD2 and F.E.A.R. and didn't notice any lag as reported by another reviewer.I really wanted to like this combo because it looked so cool on my desk. However, unless your plans for this combo are more ornamental than utilitarian, I would not recommend this combo.
This simple adapter does not let me use a PS2 keyboard on a USB port. The description is misleading. It does not work. It is NOT a converter. In my case I need a PS2 keyboard to USB converter. This was not an expensive mistake, but delays my application.
Alot of the reviews about features for the money are something I would agree with. I would give this product 5 stars, except for 2 things. The maps are woefully outdated(almost 2 years old). That has proven to be a big problem. That, combined with the fact that support is a 3rd party call center in India(probably also taking calls for the veg-0-matic) having absolutly no clue on when a map update would happen, makes this a 2 star product in my opinion. At least with Garmin and the others you know they are going to come out with updates.
I purchased the XS-LB10S and the XM-1S with a Sony GT81UW head unit, thats right sony all the way hoping to reduce any problems and make sure all synced well. The sub performed well, sq was good but died 3 weeks after install. Im told it blowed and submitting it on warranty, but the amp is 290rms and the sub is rated for 330 rms - it should have never happened.Looking at the reviews on the net now, the only 2 reviews I have found on crutchfield and sonicelectronix indicate premature problems as well. I dont intend to keep this sub, Im going with a ED SQ10 instead, cheaper and better performing.Sony - you disappointed me.
I fought with this card for three days on Windows 98 SE and was never able to get it up and going. USBMAN.COM does not recommend the VIA chipset.
One reviewer mentioned that their L1 broke on the 29th picture. I never even got that far - it arrived with a malfunctioning zoom. Also, image quality has been highly erratic (could be the flourescent problem another user mentioned). This is my first digital - I'm an experienced SLR and computer user, but I found the menu to be cumbersome, and the LCD very small. The camera is very "cute" and compact, but I'll be looking into either a different Sony or Canon for an exchange.
It is good, but i was dissapointed when the memory was full and I could not erase the lectures i had not listened and record the new ones.
Well, I've gotta say, It wasn't sooo easy to hook up, but it could've been worse. Bottom line: the technology behind this thing is awesome and it's a great entertainmnet tool, but.... the picture quality is noticably hideous-like bad streched VHS tape-complete with static lines and everything! Also, does not record HDTV signals yet with cable, only satelite-great... . that's just great.Needless to say, if you've spent any decent money on a TV with good picture quality, you'll have wasted your money on it if you watch any signal through Tivo. Really bad compression used on the video. Uh yeah..that' seven with the best quality setting they have. Sorry, gotta return it 'til the technology gets better. Then I'll think about it again.
The product I received did not work. I did though receive a quick refund.
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.
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.
Okay so Ive been searching around looking for a working microphone that goes with my laptop, i saw the positive reviews and though oo maybe something that will actually work...but I was wrong, the stand part wont even work im not sure whats wrong with it, and the portable little microphone, it works but not to my liking or sound quality. I was highly disappointed and as much time (and money) that im wasting, I might as well buy a laptop that has a webcam AND microphone. Thankfully the laptop I have now was a prize because i would never buy a laptop without a microphone/webcam in the first place.
I ordered 2 based on the mostly positive Amazon user reviews, but am returning them because every bump or move of my MP3 player which causes the Coby Audio Input cable to move causes a loud and distinctive sort of bumping or blowing into a microphone noise. Probably a poor design aspect.
Nothing but problems, poor tech support and software that is notfriendly. There are many fine multipurpose printers out there, this is NOT one of them.
I bought this thinking 505 watts...hot damn right? No, I also owned a Z-2300 (200 watts) and that is almost as loud as something that has 253% more watts. When I say almost I mean if a scale is 1-10, 10 being the Z-5500 then the Z-2300 must be a 9. It cost 200 dollars more than its predecessor yet an insignificant increase...I'm ticked off so bad right now. The plus side to this a remote control, which looks like cheap plastic crap that probably the battery cost more than the remote itself.P.S. Yes I enabled 5.1 surround on vista and its still not making my ears bleed like I wish it would.
this is a good camera if you are going to be shooting in daylight and if you're good at figuring out electronics. It is not intuitive to use, and i have to explain to friends how to turn on the display screen or review a picture everytime. Once you know it's not terrible but there are other problems. The display doesn't come on when you turn the camera on - you have to turn it on yourself. Of course, you don't need it on - you can never turn it on and shoot everything as if it was a normal camera - then just look at the pictures on your computer. However most of us like to play with these a little more and show our friends pictures right after we take them. This just makes it a little more difficult to do that. This should not be a deal breaker though.I've had substantial trouble with indoor photography however. If you think the flash issue that everyone talks about won't be an issue for you, think again. You'll take this to one wedding and miss every shot you want. On top of that, most of the pictures will come out dark and out of focus. Basically indoor pictures are just out. But outdoor, it works fine.The part I was happiest with was the software that came with it. The program to download and edit your photos was oppositely extremely intuitive and easy to use. I wish the camera had been designed the same way.All in all, the problem with indoor photograhy is a deal breaker. It's otherwise so small and easy to point and click (not using the LCD) that it's too bad it comes with these other problems.
Setup seems seems simple enough, but the moment it's connected my wireless connection goes dead . . . so disappointed!
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.
This pen has a problem with losing its hair. Had to seen my camera end to get the hair from the pin cleaned.
I've been using this printer for the past couple of weekends at a retail photo booth and have used a cartridge worth of ink. All that to say, I've gotten to know the printer fairly well.I've noticed the image displayed on the built in LCD screen doesn't correspond to what gets printed. Specifically, there appears to be a very narrow range of tones that reproduce correctly.Typically, the prints come out MUCH darker than shown on screen and the colour balance is off. FYI: photos are being taken with a Nikon D7000 by an experienced professional photographer and are properly exposed.Post processing the photos to lighten them up or desaturate helps but it's too easy to overdo it. Even when they appear to be correct, this printer's output "tips the other way" going well past correct and toward "too light, too washed out." Trying to get a correct print from this printer is a balancing act.The card readers built in are picky about what media they accept. Cards that read fine in a digital camera generate "card error" messages or simply don't read at all. The built in USB port is helpful: plug a reliable, up to date SDHC card reader into the USB port and you can use a wider range of cards with the printer.I'm making do with the printer because I'm forced to but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I'm sure there are better options available now.
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.
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!)
We purchased this item (one similar) to this last Christmas. Shortly after the first use, we were unable to watch the recordings on a tv screen. After being transfered to numerous people at Sakar customer service, we were told the problem was with the AV cable and they would "happily" send us a new one.It has now been 7 months, 7 phonecalls, and 7 more promises that they would send a new cable, and they still have not followed through. I have talked to several managers, but when I call back to speak to that particular manager they are somehow never "available". I think they have a phantom employee named Andrew and he is the scapegoat for any troubles. When you call to speak to him, he doesn't exist . . . yet he was the manager that made all of the promises.I would NEVER buy anything from this company ever again. The camera itself was okay, but if you encounter any kind of warranty issue, dealing with this company is a nightmare!!!!BUYER BEWARE.
I've had three of these - all returned. First was Dead on Arrival (DOA). Called support. Second worked great for one charge, one trip. Then it died. Third came DOA.***I HAVE TO CHANGE MY REVIEW - THESE WILL CHARGE FROM A WALL PLUG ADAPTER, LIKE AN IPOD CHARGER. THEY DO NOT CHARGE FROM AN IMAC USB CONNECTION. ONCE CHARGED, THEY WILL FULLY CHARGE A DEAD IPHONE NAD HAVE A LOT LEFT OVER.
It's a good idea, however the rubber is too soft and the cords don't stay in the notches. I have to wrap the whole bundle with a rubber band and now it looks bulky, well, because it is bulky.
Not great. Rattles and has cheap feel and threads. Sort of blurry also. Not much use. You get what you pay for.
Nothing good about this remote.There's no macro function. Amazon wrongly states it has.Learning function requires to program either none or every button. You can't add or change one or two buttons on existing brand-specific code-tables. Code tables themselfs aren't complete.LCD icons aren't customizable, too small to see.It's not a touch-screen.My purchase goes back :(
The size of the camera is very compact and handy but it has its drawbacks. The still picture quality is not very good with white lines running vertically, looking like a pin striped suit. The LCD Display is useless in very much light and is very small. The battery life is only about 1/2 hour shooting video and if you would want to take stills that use the flash, battery life is much shorter.
I had recently purchased an iPod 120GB to replace this "Creative" disaster! Spent the entire day installing and downloading firmware, software, and all available updates from the Creative website but to no avail! Restarted my computer several times and re-connected the USB several times but still get "Unknown Device" with the small exclamation point in the little yellow triangle! I installed the software DISC also...but to no avail! I currently have in my computer "Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Gaming", so I thought it would work, oh well!! Spent the rest of the day UNINSTALLING all Creative software!Creative seems to have no technical support either! Therefore I have joined the Apple iPod bunch like the rest of the world! Although I still would like to use this Creative product since it still works anyway, currently a bunch of old crappy songs I'd like to delete and re-load with the newer stuff out there!I'm no computer expert, just a dumb hillbilly redneck, so I MAY have done something wrong somewhere... but I'm no computer GEEK that's for damn sure! Where's Sheldon Cooper when I need him!!! (BAZINGA MY A...!)If anyone knows the secret to using this old item for Windows 7 please let me in on it!!! Thanks y'all!!!ArmyVet Mark
The sound quality is horrible, and the DC port broke within 30 seconds of use. The music straight from my phone is better than the tinny scratchy noise this thing makes.
Seller is advertising this as a Belkin. I ordered it and it is made by Panova. Turns out it is only compatible with USB 2.0. It will work in my desktop which had 2.0 USB ports but will not work on either of my laptops as they are only USB 1.something. I had to go out and buy the Belkin model I thought I was getting which will work on all 3 of my computers. You should change your description of the item.
I bought a Nomad jukebox Zen, and in about 4 months it jammed up completely, I've tried everything. Best buy covers only 90 days on the warranty, so I'm stuck. I've had a terrible experience with Nomad, then got a 15gB Ipod and that works fine. Pay the premium for quality, Nomad quality is poor.
I purchased this camera after I accidently killed my Nikon 775. I have to admit to a bit of disappointment. There wasn't much progress made in the camera form factor. It is a relatively large camera. I assumed that there is some sort of trade-off...that this larger camera took better quality pictures than other, smaller, 3.2mpix devices.I've had a terrible time trying to get decent shots. With the 775 I consistently got very nice snapshots. I've owned this camera for about 8 weeks and I'm still struggling to get decent photos. Night shots are almost impossible. Maybe my memory card is too slow, but it takes forever to get setup for the next picture.The redeye feature doesn't work and the shutter lag is too long.I sprung for rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and I'm pretty satisfied with their life, but it took about two weeks before they would really keep a charge.
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 !!!!
After getting this receiver hooked up and using it for about five hours, it suddenly caught a case of the dreaded 'automatic shutoff' disease. When your receiver does this--shuts off for no apparent reason everytime you turn it on, you're pretty much screwed. It is, apparently, a labor and tech intensive fix. In the process of discovering this I experienced the same customer service hell the other two customers below did. The most you might get out of this outfit is the address of a certified repairshop. Other than that, they are rude and completely useless. Onkyo receivers are great sounding, but on the downside--their north american customer service is non-existant. It's customer dis-service. The sound quality/price difference between Yamaha, Pioneer, and Onkyo isn't large enough to justify Onkyo's existance in the US market given their poor customer service. Buy a Pioner VSX 516 or 816 (or a Yamaha HTR 5930/5940) rather than this, or any other model of Onkyo.
Not a very good product for the price, little ventilation and not good protection around the drive, flimsy circuit board.
I was excited to get a better router to replace an older, weaker one and found this one to be among the highest ratings on c-net so I bought it. 12 hours later, 6 with d-link's tech support, which hung up on me twice and 6 wrestling with it myself I gave up. The computer connects to the internet fine with just the cable modem, but add this in the mix and although the computer can communicate with the router, it can no longer connect to the internet. The tech insisted it was my computer even though it works fine with the internet as long as the router isn't attached. I suspect it is a Vista/Internet 7 problem even though this router insists it is supposed to work well with Vista. In short, if you have a computer running Vista, don't buy this, and if you have a problem with d-link, just return the product; their tech support requires you to wait for an hour and a half even though they said it was about a twenty minute wait and when you finally get somebody, they do the simplest fixes possible and then blame it on something else.
This provided very marginal service for a few months before dying. The worst part was the plug never had a stable connection with the outlet. I had to frequently wiggle it back and forth to get contact. Then if you drove over a bump you would lose the connection. That was very frustrating and maddening. Second, it was hard to change the channel because there is little tactile feedback, it is hard to see the readout, and also because pushing buttons would invariable cause the plug to lose contact without me knowing it. As a transmitter, you could always hear a hum in the background of whatever you were listening to so I would have to turn up the volume of my device and turn down the volume of the car radio. Overall this provided marginal usability, but was frustrating to operate.
The re-manufactured 57 color cartridge did not work at all with my HP psc1350 all-in-one. Upon installing the cartridge, an error message was displayed on the printer panel and my computer indicated that the color cartridge was incompatible. My printer is in working condition and prints fine with genuine HP 57 cartridges. I got what I paid for with these pieces of junk!
This camera worked a few times on two different Windows XP computers then stopped working. The computers would recognize the camera when attached to the usb port but then only error messages from the camera would follow. Computer also froze once when connected. The camera's website troubleshooting page led to the evaluation that the problem was with the camera's usb arm. This would have been a nice little camera at a good price if not for this big problem.
After one year of use, our camera acts very finicky about taking pictures. About 50% of the time the camera will not turn on, but will give the &quot;battery low&quot; red light--even though it has been sitting on the charging dock. After repeatedly switching on and off, it will usually turn on, but by then the photo op is usually lost. Also, although the pictures are easy to send over the internet, they do not print out well at the receiver's end.
Unless you like alot of bass all the time and do not mind the fact that you have absolutely no control of it's volume, you will be dissapointed with these speakers. The small speakers sound good, but you can't even disconnect the sub since the systems power source runs through the sub. Not happy at all....where's my receipt?
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Other than the addition of a USB port (which is definitely welcome), the Sabrent "grossly inflated number-in-one" reader is basically the same "cheapest you can get me" reader that every store sells.It isn't particularly fast. It doesn't look particularly nice. It isn't built particularly well. The only thing that's especially notable, is that the 3.5" device isn't sized properly. In no less than three cases (Antec, Silverstone, and Thermaltake), the reader had to be balanced by screws in the bay of the cases that weren't tool-less to be even. On the tool-less Thermaltake case, the reader is just small enough that it'll pop out of the retaining clip if you're not extra gentle.Since the reader itself is so mediocre, there's no reason to put up with the unfortunate manufacturing problem.
All extended batteries that are priced below $200 are generic sony batteries. The SZ models detect it as generic and will not charge it and will not work with it. Even though the battery fits SONY has decided to not allow generic batteries to work with it. Stay away.. far away.
Update: I have given up trying to use this product for audiobooks. The more I have used it, the more frustrated I have become. It is too late to return it. It will go in a drawer where I don't have to look at it. I am resuming my search for a MP3 player good for audiobooks.Previous comments:I purchased the Zen V Plus to use for audiobooks. I have recently discovered online libraries with free audiobook downloads. Alas, these books are not ipod compatible. There is no comparison between the ease of use of my video ipod and the Zen V Plus. With the ipod, I can move from book to book and rarely lose my place. Turn off the Zen V Plus in the middle of a chapter and I can almost guarantee your place will be lost. Moving forward or backward in a chapter of an audiobook with the ipod is simple with the click wheel. With the Zen V Plus, it is an exercise of frustration. You move around the interface using a small toggle. Try to advance more than a couple of minutes and the Zen will "freeze up". The unit can not even be turned off. The only solution is to reset it by inserting a paperclip to "rebuild the library". Also, there is a distressing tendency to "skip" to another section of the book. (Searching Chapter 21 becomes Chapter 4) Forget the estimated battery life of 15 hours. While searching for your lost place in the book, battery power drops rapidly. However, I will keep the unit because of the 4 GB and the nice little screen. With more and more libraries offering downloadable books, hopefully a unit designed to accommodate audiobook listeners will be forthcoming.
when I first received and tried this remote I thought the battery must be dead so I bought a new one and it still didn't work so I wouldn't recomend buying it. Although the company that sold it might make it right you still have the time and money invested to get a good one.
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 Suk!
This is probably the worst device I have ever had the misfortune of using. Aside from the painful software support, buggy/crashieness of the device, and terrible audio format compatibility, the device is clumsy. The WiFi does not work as advertised, it wastes battery life (which isn't so hot to begin with) and this thing doesn't even work with Microsoft's own classic online music service (Since this is not a 'Play for Sure' device).Do not waste your money on this device. Save yourself headache and regret by getting a new iPod, or waiting for the 6th gen iPod to come out later this coming year. You'll thank yourself for going with a quality product instead of this hodge-podge, 'rushed to market', flunk.Not to mention MS' awful DRM scheme and policies with their music store. Owning your music is the way to go.
Made of plastic so the threads are tricky when attaching my teleconverter lens. I bought a third party aluminum adapter after this one that is fantastic and does not have thread problems. As this is a Canon product I figured it would have been made much better. Pretty lousy for what it cost. I don't recommend it.
THIS IS A GOOD PRODUCT EXCEPT FOR THE BATTERY INSTALL FOR THE REMOTE CONTROLI HAVE TRIED ALL WAYS AND STILL CAN NOT GET IT TO WORK. DO NOT KNOW IF I JUST CAN NOT GET IT IN OR JUST A PROBLEM. I USED TO SELL ELECTRONICS AND THOUGHT THAT I WAS GOOD AT IT BUT I AM HAVING TO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS ONE.
This machine ought to be called the iCrash! because that's all it's done since the day I bought it.
I don't know if it's a fake but it makes lens dirty!!! Even my hands are black after I touched the pad of this pen. Be careful! If you bought it, try it somewhere else first, don't make this cheap thing to hurt your camera.I still don't understand why this "cleaning" pad has effect like black marker!!!
I have tried for almost a month before I decide the audio port is defective. Video port seems to be fine and I can easily play VCR to the computer without a sound. The sound cable was tested good when I plug it into computer line input. I would have to give the product 1 star in my experience. I cannot insult the seller because of the quality of the product. The seller refund the money to me promptly without any hassle.
careful, this cable may work "for most digital cameras," but it does not work with canon digital cameras
This camera produces a poor image that is grainy and has color problems even in decent light. The picture is much worse than images from the Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks in the same light. I am returning my Quickcam Chat but keeping the Quickcam for Notebooks.
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.
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...
Shutter button broke during first roll of film. I also purchased Fisheye, which I managed to shoot with a little longer (about 10 rolls), before the flash stopped working. Overall, it's a waste of money. I woul never think about writing such a negative review, because I love Lomo pics, but these cameras break too soon.
I ordered 2 Zune's on Black Friday and the Company that Amazon contracts with did not let me know that they could not deliver the Zune's.Not only could they not provide the Zune's at a resonable price, did not let me know that I was not getting them until the day they were supposed to be delivered.I did get the Zune's locally (With Out Amazon's Help)3 weeks later and before Christmas and I am sure my children will enjoy them.
The image (as of 6/19/08) is correct. This is an 1100mAh battery; NOT the 1300mAh battery as described. Works fine, but I paid a little more than for the battery described as 1100mAh thinking I was getting a more powerful battery. That's not the case. 4 stars for the battery; no stars for the description; averages to two.
I was very dissappointed in this product from Monste. the unit shorted out as soon as I plug it into the outlet. would not buy another.
I had purchased serval of these units after reading some reviews on them. If you loaded them to their advertised limit all units eventually stopped operating. They just did not have enough power to rotate the drum. Also all were very slow to locate the disk. You might say you are not in a hurry, OK then go get a cup of coffee and maybe it will find the disk by then. Again this is only if you only fill the unit about half way. Sent them all back for a refund. Very disappointed.
I bought this camera well over a year ago, and we've had our ups and downs together. Although the quality and perfomance does lack considerably it was still a good buy. I've dropped the camera so many times and its even been submerged in water (and this is NOT the submergable version). After about 24 hours of letting the water dry out the camera worked just like it always had.On the plus side.... the casing seems to be pretty resistent. The quality isn't THAT bad for a 3 MP (as long as the pictures were taken outside and in daylight). The 16MB of internal memory can hold a lot of pictures withtout the need of an SD/MMC card. It's small and fits almost anywhere.But the camera does lack in many aspects. The flash is horrible, if your anywhere within 6ft of your subject the image will have that white flash glow. Pictures taken at night come out very dark and mostly blurry. Pictures taken with the zoom WILL be blurry and sometimes very noisy. The camera takes forever (about 5 seconds) to turn on, its takes forever (5-10 seconds) to prepare to take another image after you've just taken one, and it takes even longer if your using the flash. If your indoors you won't be able to see ANYTHING on the LCD screen. It doesn't help that the camera doesn't have a viewfinder.For a day at the park this is a good camera, it will take good pictures and can take the beating of little kids using it.But for a wedding, or any event you want memories of, your better off spending another hundred and buying a better quality camera with about 6 or 7 MP.
Nice design and would have worked perfectly, except that one tab was broken on arrival.The device is somewhat generic and the instructions clearly show various tabs to cut off and which to keep for your car model. I had about 8 to cut off, but of the two that I needed to remain, one was already broken off during shipment.I didn't want to go through the exchange process (since the car was all apart at this point), so I fashioned a bracket to replace the broken tab. It now looks great and works fine, but was a pain to do.
I have used a D-Ling router for years and decided to upgrade to this "N" router. After 10+ hours on their support line speaking with about 6 different techs I was finally told it was a defective router and it should be returned for a replacement. I recieved the same router back. It still did not work. I am very familiar with setting up wireless routers. I contacted the D-Link a second time but did not get a response. This router was a waste of money.
There was a lot of hype and positive reviews on this, so I thought, "What the hell, it's 3 bucks".They really weren't good. There's a lot of static or interference that can only be drowned out when the speakers are on max volume. Even then you can still hear the static in the background.Very very cheaply made. The speakers are like silver-spray-painted cardboard, the plastic is pretty weak.It's easy enough to use though, very simple. I guess that's the plus.I guess it's what you can expect for $3-$5, but honestly it isn't worth even that.
Plugged this into several portable music devices and even with the volume set to max the music is nearly inaudible and lacking in any depth. Pointless.
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.
Splitter reduces the signal power of the audio feed and cannot keep up with high quailty signals. When connected to a blu-ray player at 5.1 DTS the audio was very choppy; intensity of the optical coming out of the splitter was half that of directly out of the cable. Would not recommend for high quality audio.
I got this receiver so I could listen to my iPod in my car, because I had had great experiences with the Griffins that I had purchased for my iPod mini. This one, quite frankly, sucks. It's not like I live in LA, where the radio station can be interupted easily. I live in Utah! Hello? You have to turn the volume way up on the nano BEFORE you attach it to the Griffin to be able to hear even a little bit, and the loud hum you have to hear in order to listen to your music isn't even worth it. I finally just trashed mine because it was so frustrating.
The output signal quality was unacceptable when used with an LCD monitor from Westinghouse. I tried two source devices, a Sony PS/2 and a Pioneer Laserdisc player. On the LCD monitor, there was a crosshatch artifact that was similar to herringbone distortion. I deemed the Dayton converter unacceptable when used with the LCD combination.On the other TV that I tried, I got better luck, but I was still disappointed. The second TV is a large DLP. Here, I detected no artifacts nor any loss of signal quality, but the picture was substantially darker than when I went directly from the Laserdisc or from the PS/2 to the DLP TV with either direct SVIDEO or direct COMPOSITE. I deemed the Dayton converter marginally acceptable when used with this combination. I can't explain the difference between the two TV's I have.My intended purpose was to use this converter with a Channel Plus SVM-22 UHF MTS Stereo modulator that only has SVIDEO in and then use a VCR that does not have SVIDEO out. For that purpose, this device is still just marginally acceptable because of the significant darkening of the signal. If I adjust the TV input to compensate for the darkening, the second input on the SVM-22 becomes too bright. I did some additional tests involving the laserdisc player, the Stereo modulator, and the Dayton converter. The Dayton conveter is solely responsible for the darkening.If you buy a Dayton converter, you'll have no way of knowing beforehand if it will work at all with your setup. Even if you don't get the interference like I did with my LCD TV, you still be faced with the darkened signal. If your TV has individual settings for each input, you can probably correct the picture. I haven't found another product that will do the conversion, but I don't want to spend more than what a VCR with SVIDEO-out would cost. I threw the dice with this product and came up snake-eyes.
Probably I got the bad one, but this thing broke down twice already, with all my vacation pictures in it, twice gone. Money is not the issue here. But there is no way I can get back those vacation pictures again. Before I used the card I already formatted it with my digital camera so compatibility should not be any issue at all. THe first time it broke down, both my computers cannot recognize it so I ended up has to reformat the card again. The second time it cant be recognized at all leaving the card useless and all the pictures in it unreachable. Save yourself and buy better card. You dont wanna end up losing your pictures just for the sake of this cheapo card. I am warning you, dont be like me, lesson learned the hard way..
Bought it and installed it and put in all 150 dvd's I wanted to...A DAY later it broke and dosent work anymore.
This product is ONLY for a Jeep Cherokee and WILL NOT FIT 2002 Jeep Liberty, and possibly others. The installation guide clearly states that it fits the 1974-2004 JEEP CHEROKEE only...
Sure. It works. But it sounds pretty bad. And it's not the source. The previous cassette adapter I used sounded much better (cable finally died). I bought two. Both crappy sound.
Arrived promptly. Box was barely held together. Tipping the remote I could hear a loose piece moving inside. Latch on the battery compartment snapped off when opening. Would not buy again.
This is my 3rd Bluray unit purchased for streaming media. I leave out disc playing because you really need side by side identical TVs to see any diffference.The other two units I've tried are also non-wireless, Panasonic and Sony. The Panasonic is the only unit that does not have DLNA, but has the best remote and clean interface. The Sony has it all, but lacks feedback and its remote is aweful. This Samsung is in the middle, it does everything ok, but its interface it love or hate. I hate it because its not easy to navigate. My kids can use the other two as well as I can, and we all struggle a little with this one.I bought it mainly becuase I wanted the remote to be compatable with the Samsung TV its mated with. And the remote is nice, but you can only control the TV source and volume. I was hoping the DVD remote would also fully control the Samsung TV...it does not. Had I known this, I would not have bought this unit.I have not had good luck with Samsung electronics and appliances, in fact I had my fridge exchanged after one week and my 2 year old Samsumg DVD player no longer responds. This is Samsungs last chance to have a place in my house!!!And that said, if Panasonic comes out with DLNA in their next gen Blurays, they will have the best all around Bluray player, hands down. I wont need to try other brands!EDIT: Three big updates. This unit completely failed on me while changing discs. It just stopped playing all of them! Samsung is no longer allowed in my home. Two, I bought an LG Bluray to replace it and I LOVE IT. Way better than Samsung. Three, Panasonics BDT100 does have DLNA but they dont brag about it. I own it now and have concluded Panasonic and LG are hands down THE BEST. (The Sony also failed on my, it buffered Netflix all the time even when my connection was testing very fast) Sony has the smallest Netflx icons on screen too, so along with its crappy remote I hated the little icons. I'm glad its gone.Panasonic and LG players are the only way to go!!!!
Instead of Belkin 9V power supply (as advertised), received generic supply with 14V output. Beyond ridiculous...
What a disappointment. My nephews loved this TV when we bought it for them last Chirstmas. Like all the others the TV will play for a minute or so and just shut off, will not turn back on until some time has passed. Avoid the temptation and buy a small LCD flat panel with built in DVD for less.
The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars vs. 1 is because it does work. I have a 1080p HDTV that I use as a large CPU screen. This VGA cable gives a slightly blurry image for text, while the VGA cable that came with my LG cpu screen is crystal clear. Also, the connecting ends are very poor quality. They're slightly bent and don't screw in very well
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 disappointed when the product arrived. The website says that it works with Mini SD cards and the packaging says also. But niether say that you need an adapter. Then finally when you cut open the plastic and read the instructions, it has an asterisk and says "Mini SD needs an adapter which is not included with the product." What a waste of time.
This item was described as a Philips branded rt angle F adapter. What I received was a RCA packaged adapter, with no markings on the actual adapter. It appears that these adapters are made in China, likely most, if not all of the different brands are made in the same factory. Some are sold at a premium price depending on the brand. Bought this because I thought it would be a better quality than what was available locally. Not so! Save your money, just buy it at your local electronics dealer, probably cheaper in the long run.
This modem is on the comcast approved list, but it actually doesn't work. I got it, and had to return it after the comcast folks told me it had reached its end of life.Very frustrating and annoying experience.(more annoying though is the fact that comcast won't sell me the modem they already leased to me!)
This system is not worth $900. The sound does not fill the room like a true surround sound system should. Disc always get stuck in system you need to unplug it and plug it in again for the tray to open, and half way through a movie it will stop and say "can't read disc". save your money, I brought a less expensive system too replace it and I am very happy.
Sony needs to state that you need a Reciever that has optical/digital output in order to use the expanded features of this headset.Having to use the analog input the sound of these headphones were horrible.I have a cheap pair of TEAC headphones that put these to shame. I played bluray discs,Playstation 3 games and music and could not get any quality of sound that you would expect from Sony and for the price.I had to push the volume of my Pioneer reciever volume almost 3/4 of the way up to even get decent sound and even then it was not that good.The volume control on the headset was almost impossible to operate and placing headset on the charger was not an easy task.The construction of the product is cheap.I know its the internal operations that make the product,but c,mon Sony put a little more build quality into the product. I am an avid fan of Sony and have total faith in them. However this is a product I cannot recommend. I should have stuck with my first choice, Sennheiser.Having read all the positive feedback on their headphones, I returned the SONY's and reordered the Sennheisers.
I've used Palms for 5 years. For thirty days this Palm was a dream. Then one morning it just was dead.Now the last time I had a Palm die under warranty, 4 years ago or so, I called Palm and a pleasant person Fedexed me a new one overnight, no charge.Oh how Palm has changed, I have learned! You have to deal with people in India who bareky speak English. They charge $40 to ship a *refurbished* replacemnet if you don't want to wait 2 weeks. Then they sent it to the wrong address, after I read very slowly my address 3 times to the guy in India. They never respond to email.My loyalty to Palm is gone. :&gt;(
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 was a christmas present for my son.It didn't meet my expectations . It doesn't pick up the fm stations in my area really well.
to save sometimePro- 2 channels- 5 buttonscons- hav to press connect everytime to use- not Mac capitable- buttons on the right is hard 2 reach- unlike other mice, this came with an installion cd- on/off switch is hard to use if u dont hav long finger nailshope it helps
It is a fake one, not a origianl HP product.I hate they cheat...Why Amzon can not see consumer's reviewIt is a lier company
It says on the box that this product is produced by iConcepts, a branch of Sakar International. Neither of these names are googlable. There is no help no help number or website on the box. The only piece of information I can find on them after intensive search is an address in Edison, NJ.Their obscurity wouldn't be a problem if their product actually worked, but when I plug it into my IPAQ H3800 running WinCE 3.0, it does nothing. If anyone knows any tricks to get this to work, please post it. Another major shortcoming is that it doesn't fit around an expansion pack.
I don't have this particular device, but I intend this as a public service to anyone purchasing any "GoVideo" products. I've owned two GoVideo products in my life; one of the first dual VCRs they introduced and a portable DVD player. Within months of purchasing the DualDeck recorder, it developed a nasty habit of failing to eject tapes. I would literally have to remove the back panel of the deck to remove tapes. I kept it, and used it like that, at one point simply leaving the deck open, until it finally failed completely 10 years later, still 5 years short of the Quasar VCR I purchase 10 years before the GoVideo device. Do the math.More recently, and more inline with this forum, my dad gave my son a GoVideo portable DVD player, model GVP-5850. Within 6-months of very, non-continuous use (we have a player in the van), it no longer loads DVD's. I think my son watched a grand total of four movies on it before it failed.Maybe others have had more luck with GoVideo products than I, and if so, congratulations. But for those considering a GoVideo purchase, keep your receipt, register the product, and pay close attention to the warranty period. You might also consider an extended warranty, if offered.
I bought this product for my daughter's christmasgift, but, the worse buying that i do in my life. The product is bad quality, from 24th December until yesterday (14th January) i can not transfer music files to this device. All PCs -freeze- where i was trying to transfer any file, i am very sad for this poor gift. I recommend you, save money and buy an iPod, more money.. but best product. Good, nice & cheap not apply for this product. NO BUIT 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,
I hate to write this. The Tivo service is great. Living without it is hard to imagine. But I have now had 2 Tivo Series 2s break in the last 14 months. This is an unacceptably high failure rate. And Tivo's return/exchange policies are weighted heavily against the consumer. The first time it cost $99 to replace with a refurbished unit. This time Tivo wants $149 to replace (again with a refurbished unit that only carries a 30 day warranty). Both times the problem appears to be the hard drive - once the entire unit just went haywire. This time the unit downloads program data but fails to load it properly into the unit's database. After 4 hours worth of calls to Tivo tech support both times, the engineering department decided the unit had to be replaced. Just a heads up to prospective buyers. I am going to purchase a 3rd party replacement drive (at least it carries a 6 month warranty) and keep my fingers crossed. Good luck if you purchase one - I hope you have better luck!
Bought this thin Canon personal copier. We didn't set it up for over a year. When I set it up nothing would be printed on the paper. Called Cannon and it was beyond the warranty period. Got this cartridge cause it was dirt cheap. I then checked the reviews of this model and the reviews were terrible, just as I am stating. Very strange as I have other Canon products that have lasted for years. This cartridge printed, but 5 months later with very little use (40 pages) the prints are terrible. A new toner cartridge is more then half the printer, so it's getting tossed. A large Canon printer/scanner another person is using has been running fine for 3 years. This copier is just a bad product/design. Sorry I didn't open it earlier during the warranty and have them send a different model. So I can't tell if the copier is just so bad or we got a defective cartridge.
This is generic crap. I'm so sorry I ever purchased it. What a waste of time and money. Don't buy!
We used this DVD player 3-4 times, and it no longer works. But, since it was past the 90 day warranty, Colby won't do anything for us. It was very frustrating to only have it last this long.
This is not meant to be a full, all-inclusive review. These are just the points that did not meet my expectations.1. It doesn't look as good as in pictures. In fact, I think it looks ugly.2. The sound is way too soft. There is no function key to control volume. At the top volume, you can barely hear sound from movies or music.3. The 4200 rpm hard disk makes the computer sloooow when running more than one application at a time.Those were my major gripes. It actually is an OK laptop - but who buys an OK laptop when they can buy the best? The screen is nice, Intel's integrated wireless is cool, it comes with a DVD player ... everything else is pretty much what you would expect from a 15&quot; laptop.
I was surprised when I got this product. It IS for video ONLY.All Logitech webcams I used before come with an integrated microphone. This one does need a separate microphone to talk through the net.There is a tiny microphone in the package though, but I am really uncomfortable to hang it on my ear when I need to talk. Also, how can a headphone be shared by more than one person?You may need to purchase a bigger microphone to free your ear up and/or to share it.
I bought this to use with a laptop. I could get the camera to point at me coming off the side of a laptop, but I couldn't get it straighten up, so at best, I had a 45 degree angle. I gave it away.
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.
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 :(
I just got the dreaded e18 error message on this camera and its only two years old. canon has a problem with all of its retractible lenses and they get either jammed in the out or the in position and the camera wont power up, rendering this useless. canon will fix it for 175.00 but the problem, as i have found from others on the web will happen again. it is a mecanical flaw? and canon wont support you at all.
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.
This review is not for this product specifically, but more on the quality of Raynox products themselves. I have included below the transcript from a series of e-mails between Raynox and myself. This is unedited, exactly as the exchange went. Needless to say, I am very unhappy with their product and their customer service, and I will never buy another one of their items. I offer my experience only to help others avoid a waste of money. Read my story and make up your own mind. But, at the very least, take careful consideration before buying one of their products. The one positive thing I will say about Raynox is that they DID respond to me in a very timely fashion, their first response was within 45 minutes of my e-mail. I just wish the content of the response would have been as pleasing as it's speed.Me:Within the past year, I have purchased two Raynox lenses for my Sony Mini-DV camcorder. I purchased the DVR-3000, for $120.45, and the DVR-5000, for $49.95. To say that I have been disappointed with theseproducts is an understatement. With the DVR-5000, the wide-angle lens, when I was zoomed-out completely, there was severe vignetting, and when zoomed in, the only clear part of the image was the very center.Everything else was distorted and fuzzy. I put the DVR-5000 in my closet and purchased a competitor's lens, as I was already out of my 30 days since my purchase. Unfortunately, I did not need the DVR-3000for several months. This past weekend, I used it at the San Diego Chargers football game to take 73 digital stills. These images looked fine on my LCD screen, but when I got home and downloaded them to my computer, I found the exact same problem that I had had with the other lens. But, this is a telephoto, I'm SUPPOSED to be able to zoom in. The images were all fuzzy and distorted, except for the very center.These images are absolutely useless to me and have proven that I wasted almost $200 on Raynox product. Now, I have to purchase a competitor's lens, for a lot more money, and I am unable to do that at thistime. Therefore, not only am I out of my original investment, but I am losing business, as I am a professional videographer. I wanted to give Raynox an opportunity to correct this. Please have someone contact me by e- mail or phone.Raynox:I do not know what camera model you used but DVR-5000 is a standard quality wide-angle lens and like every conversion there is no " Perfect matching" for some camera models. The DVR-5000 works perfect.I would suggest HD-5000PRO for present mini-DV camcorders. The DVR-3000 is not designed for digital stills and the quality is up to standard TV screen resolution.Me:I am currently using the Sony DCR-PC330. Now, my bigger complaint is with the DVR-3000. What am I supposed to do if my video is also fuzzy? It's not just the digital stills, and it's not a resolution problem. It's that the entire image is fuzzy and also has some color distortion.Raynox:Again, there are no "Perfect Matching" for some camera models.Me:Ok, I am just trying to understand this. The lens fits physically perfectly to my camera, without an adapter. What do you mean by "perfect matching" and how can I tell if that's the problem?Raynox:The DVR-3000 is long discontinued . The camcorder you are using is over 3 megapixels and not recommended to use such a lens .Me:Well, I can't say that I am exactly happy with Raynox's answer. You have basically said that the lens is not of a high enough quality to operate with my resolution, and we're only talking 3 megapixel here. I would still have to say that I will never buy another Raynox product. The fact remains that I now have to spend $250 on another lens and basically throw away the $120 Raynox lens I have already purchased.
It's an average product. The software packages bundled with the burner are ok. I had to buy a better burning software. It's a usb product but doesn't work on macintosh. Though HP claims the burner dooesn't support Mac, it's still bit disappointing to know that it doesn't really work on mac. I'm saying this, because when ZipCD first came out, Iomega didn't have the driver and software for mac and yet it still worked on the platform. Even MS usb mouses without a driver works on mac. What really amazes me about HP is that customer representative never replies your email enquiries. BTW, HP delivers rebate checks really fast, and that's the only thing I like about HP.
I highly recommend avoiding this product. The first unit I had would not play properly, and when I exchanged it for another unit, that unit would also not play properly! I had never purchased a Harmon Kardon product before, but I knew of their good reputation, and I actually did some research on CD recorders before buying this unit and thought it to be the best choice for the money. But I am extremely disappointed, both with this unit and with Harmon Kardon. I returned the second unit and got my money back. Read on...From the moment I took the first unit out of the box, the lefthand CD player would not work correctly. When a track began playing, the player would skip ahead twenty seconds or so.This happened on a regular basis, with a wide variety of CDs, from old to brand new. To further rule out that it wasn't the condition of any of my CDs--all of which played fine in my old Sony player--I played the CDs in the rightside player, and they always played fine.I was especially troubled by the fact that it was the lefthand player, since this is the one that only plays and does not record, so there didn't seem to be much excuse for it not working.But wait, it gets worse. I actually returned this unit and received another unit. I really liked the sound of the player, and for the most part I liked the functionality of the CD recorder and the quality of the recorded CDs.So, I got the new unit, and...I immediately had problems with the lefthand player! This one malfunctioned even more than the last one, frequently skipping ahead a few seconds on different songs, and occassionally skipping back to the end of the previous track, while still displaying the current track!I will say this: the sound was fantastic, and I had no problems recording. The fit and finish was not really first rate, but I would have readily overlooked this if the thing would just play correctly.I'm not too pleased with the company's response, either. When I called, a rep told me that the store I dealt with had obviously gotten a bad batch of players. A bad batch? We're not talking tomatoes here! Some people might say three strikes you're out, but for me, two was plenty.Two brand new units, and both would not work properly, right out of the box. Shame on you, Harmon Kardon. By the way, I asked to speak to a higher-up manager at the company, and someone did call me, a week later, and he left a message. I called him back and left a message, twice, but he has yet to get back to me.Twice bitten, forever shy. No more Harmon Kardon for me!
I have only one set of RCA cables running thru my wall into my 50" plasma. I wanted to hook up the wii and the DVD player, so I was in the market for a switch. I read other reviews about interference, but I thought I'd get lucky. I didn't. There are slow rolling bands of dark picture that constantly scan the screen. If you're any kind of TV fan you'd never accept this. I'm just too lazy to return it. Avoid this product and get a remote controlled a/v switch.
First, $300 Bucks, no case, no manuals. Ear buds, USB cable and IPod. You now have to buy tons of accessories and software just to use this Piece Of S***. What a marketing scam.Buying this 30GB IPod has been a nightmare. It proceeded to lock up every computer in my house and was in a constant locked up state until I figured out Apple's 2 finger salute to reset it. It has consumed days of my life. If you have a library of Mp3s that are older and do not have ID3v2 encoding (ie Artist, Album, Track information embedded in each mp3 file) the IPod will scramble ALL your albums and audio books. This is a very non-intuitive device that is still very buggy. I would wait until it is ready for release, maybe 2007. I am returning this piece of Junk Tuesday. Good Riddance.
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 $$
I have had this item for approx 3 months... Within those three months, the nano has locked up on me 4 times with no explanation (this has also happened to two other people I know). As I'm scrolling through the songs, the nano will simply stop responding and there is nothing left to do but wait a day for the battery to completely drain. It becomes very frustrating at the gym! SO do yourself a favor and go buy a "no-name" brand for less money. I will be going back to my old 2 gig "no-name" brand that has worked flawlessly within the past 3 years. Good luck to those who skip my advice and buy this piece of garbage.
When I saw this advertised it gave me the impression of being a little thicker than it actually is. If you only want something to prevent fingerprints and scratches it's okay.
The battery worked very well for about one or two months, and then is was not able to hold a charge at all. It ended up being a waste of money.
I edit video and audio on Macintosh systems using Final Cut Pro. We have several Firewire drives in our studio, amounting to around 1TB. There have been many brands we have tried - the best of which being LaCie. They have always had great tech support in the past, and the drives have usually been reliable (one doozy out of many - and that was a few years ago.)This Maxtor drive was given to us with a bunch of pre-digitized footage for a documentary edit. It's over half full, and we're a little worried with it. The drive spins down incessantly. We can be playing some footage perfectly normally, and then stop for a minute or two to think about a cut. Hit play again, and you're going to have to wait for the drive to spin up again. It is not good for AV use. It might make a fine backup drive, but this is unacceptable. We have an older 200GB Maxtor drive, and it has performed well for the past year or two.I would not recommend this drive for anything but data backup... but why get this drive, when there are a plethora of better drives on the market? Again, we've been happy with every LaCie we've ever owned (and one Maxtor.) This drive gets two stars... one extra for not taking the next step from being annoying (by dying on us.)
I've had two of this brand and one of another brand.Pros:- You can set the transmitter to any frequency. It covers all FM frequencies.- Price; it's pretty cheap.- Easy to use.- Fairly strong signal.- Decent sound quality.Cons:- After just a few days, some of the wiring started to have problems and caused static in the transmission. Any small movement of the player would cause it and sometimes it would become louder than the mp3 player. This occurred on both.- The metal parts that insert into the cigarette lighter started to break off after 3 months. This means it didn't stay in very well and would often power off if not at the correct angle.- It completely stopped working after about 18 months.So, the basic summary is that it's cheap and works ok, but it's fairly low quality and doesn't last very long. However, it lasted longer than a more expensive model I bought six months ago. Be prepared to hear a lot of static.
We purchased and set up this system 1/3/06. It is sleek and the sound was fantastic. However 31 days later the subwoofer fan began making an awful noise. The warranty choices were send it to N.J. or drive it 100 miles round trip for repair. We drove it 100 miles for repair. After 20 days they advised they couldn't fix it even after installing a new fan. Another 100 mile round trip to pick it up. On 3/2/06 we shipped the subwoofer to N.J. and got it back on 4/5/06. By 6/12/06 the subwoofer fan had stopped intermittantly many times and with it all sound from the speakers. We again drove 100 miles and returned the whole home theater system for credit.
With 9 cordless phones in the house with the original batteries (4-5 years service) starting to go, the time had come to replace them all. THESE REPLACEMENT BATTERIES STINK! After less than a year's worth of service, they make the phone start beeping with the LOW BATTERY signal in as little as an 11 minute conversation. With one recent conversation (less than an hour) I had to switch phones 3 times. I will not order these again, and I suggest you don't either.
I have had mine for about a year and a half now. It is reliably unreliable. There are bad sectors on the drive (apparently of Hitachi manufacture), which are uncorrectable and often result in unrecoverable data. The drive seems to panic unpredictably during data transfers (clicks, thrashes, locks up my computer for minutes at a time or until I reboot it), even when it is fully powered up and has been connected to the power cable for hours. This is the least reliable hard drive I've ever seen.I bought it because it was supposed to be easier to see this drive in Linux than the Creative or Apple MP3 players. I also liked the idea that you can download the open-source Rockbox software to improve the functionality of the player. I wish now that I had just paid the premium for a better designed product. The factors on which I based my purchasing decision are moot if the product itself doesn't work for squat. I'm staying away from Archos from now on and hoping I don't get burned the next time I pick an MP3 player.
When plugged into an USB port, windows XP complains that the device cannot be recognized. I tried both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports on an old compaq presario and new dell computers. The same problem.
This is a VCR that could have been made by a company that had never used one nor made one before.The fast forward in the play mode is way too slow, the slow is really a frame by frame and the pause reacts so slowly that it is almost impossible to get it to stop where you want it to.The machine is lightweight and has smooth feet so when you push any of the buttons on the VCR the machine just slides backward. In other words, you have to hold the VCR in place with one hand and push a button with the other or velco it in place. No problem, you might say, cause I'll use the remote all the time. My remote functions started to fail after one month and at two months it became unusable.I called Sony's 'we are here to help' phone number several times but could never get through.This is a bush league machine made by a company that knows better..............
I paid $199 for this, thinking it was the best player around at the time short of blu-ray. A few months into it, it doesn't accept any DVD, even the one's it recorded.Of course the warranty has expired. I will never buy another LG product in my lifetime.
I ordered mind on Nov. 17 it took 2 weeks to get it. It worked for 30 mintues. I was told to sent it back and they would overnight me a replacement, I did and received the replacement 8 days later, setting in my driveway in the rain and the box was opened and the GPS was used, everything in the GPS box had been opened and used. It was shipped DHL. I called again and was told they would ship another, then got a e-mail saying that they would not be shipping another, then a few days later a e-mail saying it had been shipped again by DHL. Yesterday it came USPS, DHL sent it USPS. I haven't used it yet hopefully it will work. This was my first order from Amazon and I don't think I will order again. It cost me $22.00 to sent them back.
I bought this screen for a number of reasons.1 - Because it is much cheaper than the electric version which costs about 4 times more.2 - It got a good review. and3 - I was projecting onto a greyish wall and thought a screen would give me a cleaner brighter image while still maintaining good contrast.I experienced number of problems with this screen:1 - The packaging is poor. Yes it is held in cardboard box with styrofoam at the ends. But the styrofoam protection was clearly insufficient and was only at the two ends. It had less than one inch from the box. Needless to say the screen got a good shaking up in transit to me and this was evident when i opened the box.2- I know how to pull out and retract screens. Plus i read the manual carefully and followed the instructions for installation and use. I pulled it out about 80% after installation. When I tried retracting it it never retracted. It just came right out. It never once tried to pull back in. So now it is fully rolled out and is not retracting. I was gentle with it and had followed the retract instructions.3. It is a step up from using a wall. But the whites are horrid. The overall picture is cleaner but the contrast is not improved infact the blacks are slightly more grey than on the wall cause it is a white screen. The whites sparkle and glisten in a big way. Like there are tiny grains of sand that are reflecting white into all the colors of the rainbow like little diamonds. All the colors except black and white are fine.I am disappointed with my purchase of this screen. Even if I got a faulty screen The blacks and whites are not properly reproduced. In movies with lots of white like snow scenes the sparkling is very very distracting.
I have yet to receive this item from this company and I ordered it way back in November so please don't waste your hard earned money like I did on this product.
The product states they work with the cannon multipass f80 and it does not.As a matter of fact the actual received product states on each cartridge the products that it supports and the multipass f80 is not listed.I am out $53 and am left trashing a bunch of unused ink cartridges.I thought I could trust the dealers on Amazon and have had great success until now.I would not buy this product or shop with this dealer
I absolutely love the concept, the ease of use, etc. The reason I returned my 40 hr Tivo, was you only get 40 hours of recording space if you record with the &quot;Basic Quality&quot; setting, which in my estimation is worthless. If you wish to use the Best quality, it takes your recording capacity to less 20 hrs. And truthfully, the best quality is still less than you'd expect from a digital recording.
This headset sounds good but breaks very easily. Some other Panasonic models share this "feature". Mine worked well for a couple of weeks and then the mic went out (I can hear people b ut they can't hear me). Other people have explained that if you rotate the microphone it puts stress on the wires inside and can cause them to break. Four stars for sound quality, one star for durability.Bottom line -- it sounds good for the money but don't swivel the mic!
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.
I spent days and days researching what cd alarm clock to buy and I think I checked reviews at Amazon at that time, there were some complains about CD door not opening and that was all. So I took the risk and bought it. What a mistake!!CD stopped working after a few months after extremelly light usage (less than 48 hrs in total).Do not buy this under any circumstances!Do not buy ANYTHING from RCA. The reason for this last recommendation is: this is simply a sign, a warning. To sell such an awfull product to masses, come on. This tells everything about the company. It is a SYSTEM CAUSE, not a glitch. It tells me everything about the company
Like the previous reviewer, I bought this card for its great price and U.S. robotics reputation. Well, that reputation has sunk. This is the worst card I have ever experienced. No drivers for Windows XP. Sure, you can go to their website and get updated drivers, but Windows XP refuses to verify them for a reason -- They don't work. Bad support, bad card. Will not buy another U.S. Robotics product based on this experience.
This is the perhaps the worst printer HP has ever made. I bought this less than a year ago and it only worked ok after getting about 40 pages of print outs during the first 3 weeks. Thereafter problems started. The worst has been paper jams, on top of its eating up so much ink.I have had 4 HP printers and they all have proven to be VERY VERY bad (mainly paper jams, and print quality not to mention again their usage of so much ink). This though is the worst of them all.And mind you that I paid over [...] for this piece of junk at Costco less than a year ago - The price has come down which may indicate the supply and demand. But even if they give this printer to you for free plus [...], try to avoid it because the agony and cost associated with owning this junk is well beyond your wildest worst nightmares.
I bought this after a week of investigating the various alternatives to an iPod. I wanted a good portable mp3/video player with a lot of storage capacity. Unfortunately, when I got it, my computer refused to recognize it as anything but an "Unkown device". Searching the internet, I discovered that is a VERY common problem, with all of the Creative portable media products....unfortunate that during my initial investigation no one mentioned it in any of their write-ups on the product. Do a google search for "Creative Zen" and "Unknown Device" and you'll see for yourself.I spent about 10 hours over the course of 2 days trouble shooting to try to get the unit to work on my PC. I tried everything various websites suggested (except one thing mentioned in a bit) and also called customer service. The joy of customer service is they told me to do the same things the web sites had said...which I'd already done before calling. In the end they told me to return it for a new unit. It won't help, the unit works on my girlfriend's computer...it's an issue with my pc.But, my pc works great for everything else I do with it...there's nothing wrong on my pc end either except, perhaps, something conflicting.As to the one thing I did NOT try to do to make it work.. they said to roll back from Windows Media Player 11 to 10. Stupid, considering the unit came with an 11 installation disk... Also something I'm not willing to do, as I use functionality in WMP 11 for wireless sharing of all of my media files with several other devices in my household. I followed half of Customer services advice.. I returned the unit, but not to exchange it for a new one.I bought an iPod. In the same period of 10 hours I WASTED on the Zen, I was able to transfer every bit of music and video I own to the iPod with enough time left over to actual go do something fun. And, suprisingly to me, the iTunes software is incredibly useful for multimedia management. It has features I hadn't seen in other software of it's type...I'm quite pleased that the Zen was so horrible or I may never have caved in and found out just how great having an iPod is.To those like me who are avoiding iPod merely because it is Apple, I say only what I learned. There's a reason for the iPod's overwhelming dominance of the portable media player market...and it's called quality and ease of use.
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 bought these along with a DVD recorder. Out of 5 discs I've tried, only one worked. I was going to return the DVD recorder but decided to try another pack of DVD-RW's purchased at our local store. So far, 4 out of 4 discs from the store work fine and the DVD recorder does not have to go back. I think I'll not buy DVD's from Amazon in the future... I'll spend the little extra and purchase them locally to make sure I'm not going to get B-stock or defective discs.
Specs did not disclose that this floppy drive is not recognized by Mac OS 10.5.X. When plugged in, the drive will appear in Desktop and Finder as an "untitled" drive. However, it is not specifically recognized as a "floppy drive." The manufacturer's support department failed to respond to emailed request for assistance (driver available?) to fix the problem. Buyer beware.
The screen went out on the first one i purchased and the buttons didn't work on the replacement one compaq sent to me. Two months later I'm waiting on my third ipaq. Three other ipaq owners i know have experienced similar problems. Advice...Buy the HP.
I purchase this radio in June and the CD player was DOA in July. Save your money and buy another product.
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 compared Stone Age to "Modern Technology". Stone Age wins and is CHEAP.Go get a T wire antenna and an adapter for wire to coaxial for a couple of bucks. Hook both wires to terminal A instead of A and B. Also try both to B to see which gives best reception. As good as, or at my location out performs, "Modern Technology" for Regular or HDTV.
Although the item picture clearly shows batteries in a retail blister pack, the batteries I received actually came loose in an envelope. These did not look like brand-new batteries. Buyer beware!
i have windows XP and cant use my camera now....no drivers for XP
I plugged this into my cordless headset and in spite of the microphone being right near my mouth, everyone tells me they can barely hear me! Only when I unplug the unit and talk into the cordless phone can they understand anything I'm saying. Straight to the trash can...
The hardware is good, the drivers are awful. There is a serious bug which renders the tablet useless for a second user in XP SP2. Unless the first user logs out totally, the whole tablet is dead for the second user.This is not the first major driver bug Wacom has allowed to hit its users. (Also worth noting is that when I complained about this to Wacom, they told me to "calm down.") So if you like to be told that your inconvenience is no big deal, go ahead and spend your money.
I did not care for the rollers or the fact that the lid is not hinged. Just not what I was looking for; they were returned.
I keep reading reviews and articles about XM having near CD quality sound.It simply is not true.Out of all the formats I have heard which include; SACD,CD,Minidisc,Cassette,VHS and FM,the SkyFi has got to be the least natural sounding.It has too many digital artifacts which make it unlistenable for any extended period of time.The concept is great but the audio quality is another step backwards for digital sound.
I was very happy with this initially. I could hear and people reported I sounded very clear. But Pretty quickly people reported that my voice was very faint and they could not hear me well. I will try another brand.
I bought this battery in June of 2008 and just one month later, my computer no longer recognized the battery. I contacted Oncore and they replaced it with no hassles. Unfortunately, the battery died on me again 11 months later. It is again no longer recognized by the computer, so it is useless. I can put my OEM battery back in and it works (but with a shorter life) so I know it is not the computer. When this battery works, it works great, but it has been very unreliable and I would not recommend this battery because of these problems.
This is the third iteration of same keyboard I've used since Microsoft forced the wonderful Logitech ergonomic keyboard out of production (as I understand it). Unfortunately, with each replacement keyboard (and they only last a year or so), the quality has gotten worse and worse. I had to return one of these as the &#34;b&#34; and &#34;n&#34; keys of the last one wouldn't type at all. This one has a very rattle'y spacebar and the keyboard touch has gone downhill. I'm still having driver problems where the quote mark won't type unless a space is pressed immediately afterwards.Honestly, if there was another choice out there, I'd switch in a heartbeat.
I really like some features about this printer but it is a hog when it comes to extra toner cartridges, etc. The cartridges cost about $75.00 each and you will need 3 colors plus black. The imaging drum is about $170.00.It will not scan or copy in black & white, everything must be done in color - VERY EXPENSIVE. Now I am getting an error that there is a problem with the fuser. The replacement part is $250.00. I have had this printer less than 2 years and have replaced the color cartridges and the imaging drum many times. I do not print a lot of things, less than 15 pages per day.Today, I called tech support and got a person with a heavy foreign accent. I wasted so much time trying to get the person to understand my issues. And she kept repeating what I had just told her. I finally gave up.Think twice about purchasing this printer.
Battery will not hold a charge. Pressing the built in battery indicator does not display any lights. Of course my daughter waited 2+ months to tell me this.
Be VERY careful when purchasing anything from Visioneer. I own a visioneer One Touch 9220, and just learned they have NO intention of providing a driver for VISTA. Not only that, I had to PAY to learn that. Their corporate greed exceeds belief. If you think you might, someday in the future, be upgrading your computer, I would have to suggest buying some other scanner
I have to say that the Zen Vision:M is a fantastically designed piece of equipment, as far as how good the electronics of the thing is. It can play most everything you can throw at it, especially most of the video formats used by groups puting television shows on the net. This was one of the main reasons that I bought the player (I am currently living in Korea, and the only way I can watch American television is by downloading episodes).But there is a downside that has been present in both the 60GB model that I recently returned to Amazon as well as the 30GB model I previously had: annoying dust will get under the external plastic casing and onto the LCD inside. If you don't mind your portable media player having dust on the screen, than I guess I would still recommend this player for you, but for people like me, it will drive you insane.Though the video playback is not as rebust and I will have to convert everything I download from the net for it, I will be going for a video iPod next, because of its better external manufacturing. I really with the Vision:M would have worked out for me, because other than that one flaw, it is a great piece of electronics.
As others have stated, the thing locks up every couple of days and requires several reboots to get going. D-link is of no help. There are several threads on the internet about this issue
NO STARS ... Don't waste your money on this. Note the cheap price, you get what you pay for. The paper feeder barely works, most of the time I have to feed it one sheet at a time. I had another HP (very expensive) printer with the same problem. So I guess I am the fool here. Unfortunately, Carly Fiorina ruined what used to be a good company (HP) by cheapening their products to the extent they are purely throw-aways that stop working the minute the warranty expires. A total piece of junk.
I ordered this unit and while preparing to set it up I noticed that there is a switch on the back to set the "input voltage" for the unit. None of the choices matched the voltage in the USA so I contacted APC to find out what gives. APC replied that the Line-R units with model numbers ending in "I" were international models that weren't meant to be used in the USA and that I should return the unit for a refund (which I did).
The mouse became hard to control after only 2 months of use. It won't go where you want it to go. One of the rubber pieces that the wheel spins against (inside) seems to be decomposing.
I have used a trackball for 2 decades, and when my Microsoft trackball died I tried to replace it, only to find that it was no longer available, and old stock models were going for $300 or more. So I tried this thing.Ergonomic placement of auxiliary buttons is not good, and the hand contorts just enough to be annoying.But the worst problem is cursor stability at the moment of the click. If you are doing precision work, don't even think about buying this trackball, because it's hard to perfectly locate the cursor. And to make clicks work properly, one must remove one's thumb from the ball before clicking or the cursor will be pulled off target.Unacceptable.
I tried using this for about 10 minutes today. I think there is some sort of engineering flaw, that made me decide against it. The space bar on this keyboard is an not user friendly, you have to push it with an extreme amount of pressure before it works and the noise is rather loud.You may have luck if you use it enough to loosen it up but I decided against that route and opted for a different model.
Dryer itself works well. I like the 3 speeds but only use 2 of them. The dryer is heavier than I expected and the retractable cord is a joke. First of all, it does not retract all the way. There is around 8" of cord remaining after holding the button down to it's fullest extent. On top of that the retraction mechanisim stopped working after only 2 weeks.
Product seems like it's decent quality but it leaves about an inch of the macbook pro's lcd screen (the video portion) uncovered!!!Go ahead and buy if you want to trim it to size for a smaller screen but just beware that this product won't function as marketed.Not a bad deal for the price (if it fits your screen) but too bad the seller/manufacturer didn't do their homework.
I got this for my son (14) and he loves it. Great sound and it fits the ihome clock radio docking station he got at christmas in black as well.
Bought two units, from day-1 neither worked at all (failed to charge different cellphones in different cars), both returned to seller. Poor communication organization and skills at seller.
I have been trying to get this printer to work with Win98SE, to no avail. The software crashes my taskbar and shuts down my Start Button. I like the features, but it would be nice if I could use my computer at the same time. Tech support sent me a link to a download of the same software I got with the printer, even with the details I sent. Verdict is undecided.
First, I've always like Logitech products, from their design to their usability. However, the Wireless DJ truly disappoints me because of its unreliability. Simply, the product does not work as marketed and promised. Now, how many unreliable devices do you have room for in your home and the extra time to resolve frustrating, basic problems? I suggest you save your hard-earned money and find another solution for your needs.
This purchase led to a major disappointment in the product, the Sony Website, and Sony Customer "Support". The Sony Website said the Sony RM-AX1400 was compatible with my Sony TV. (I went to sonystyle.com and used their search function, entering the model of my TV & "Remote Control". The RM-AX1400 showed up in the list (of 3 items). I clicked on the RM-AX1400 and opened the product description page. I then selected the "Compatibility" tab on the RM-AX1400 page, and confirmed that it listed my model Sony TV in the compatibility list. Sounds good... I ordered the Sony RM-AX1400.I received the RM-AX1400 a few days later, and as other reviews have stated, the product is useless unless you set it up with the included software. So, I installed the software, only to find that it asks you to use the "original" remote to program the RM-AX1400. If you don't have the original remote, you can choose the "Brand" of TV (i.e. "Sony), but that didn't work. The Website doesn't say that you must have the original remote for the RM-AX1400 to be compatible with the Sony TV Listed on the "Compatibility" page, so I called Sony, thinking their Customer Service could walk me through this. After several calls, talking to different levels of support and managers, Sony confirmed that the Sony RM-AX1400 was not compatible with the Sony TV which was listed as compatible on the Sony Website, UNLESS you have the original remote. When I asked why their website said it was compatible without stating you had to have the original remote, I was told that by the support assistant that he didn't know who did the website. I talked to a manager, and was able to get a "sincere apology." I won't draw any conclusions about deceptive advertising, I will just state the Facts: The RM-AX1400 did not work with my Sony TV, some/not all functions worked with my Samsung DVD Player (using the original remote to program it), and it did not work with my Onkyo Receiver. Sony did offer to sell me an "original" remote for my Sony TV, for around $100 (list price,) so I could program the "compatible" Sony RM-AX1400.Pros: I'm not creative enough to come up with anything.Cons: I don't have a sling and 5 small stones.
Caused colors to "smear" and black text to pixelize on my Samsung 943BT monitor. I replaced it with a 6-foot Samsung cable with ferrites on each end and now the display is crisp again.
That's really all that needs to be said. I bought it assuming it recorded in MP3 format, like most recorders do these days. I bought it specifically for recording ambient samples to be used in my music. Because there is no way to convert it to mp3, and Panasonic refuses to write software that allows that conversion, the product is entirely useless to me.However, if you just use it for class notes or something and don't mind the crappy software that does come with the recorder, you'll be fine.
I also received &quot;Operation timed Out&quot; messages, uploaded firmware changes, etc. Finally stopped working altogether. Guy at the store said it was the second one returned within an hour. Still shopping
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.
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.
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.
In the description for the USB cord I purchased it list my camera as one that the cord would fit. However, it was not the right cord.
AFTER I RECEIVED THE ITEM. I NOTICE THAT IT'S BEEN OPEN BOXED. AFTER INSTALL THIS ON MY PHONE SYSTEM IT DIDN'T WORK. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURE TECH, THEY TOLD ME THE SYSTEM SET UP WAS VERY EASY. FLOWED THE INSTRUCTION INSTALL TO THE PHONE SYSTEM AGAIN, STILL NOT WORKING.THE MANUFACTURE TECH WAS TOLD ME THAT THE ITEM IS DEFECTIVE. SEND IT BACK TO SELLER AND GOT REFUNDED. BUT WASTE $35.00 ON SHIPPING AND NEVER EVEN ABLE TO USE IT AT ONCE!!!!!!JUST FELT IF THE OPEN BOXED ITEM SHOULD BE SHIPPED OUT AT THE FIRST PLACE??????
the dead. I tried numerous times to lower the gentle wake in the high mode. The lowest volume able to program is ten which I feel is very loud. I called the Phillips tech line and was told that no other adjustments were able to be made to the volume level. The technical solution was to put a pillow over it. There are other program issues but after the "technical" advice I received I did not pursue the other issues. My only recourse is to put the clock in another room and purchase a new alarm clock.
I have owned this device for about 1 month now.The 3 reasons why I bought this was to take advantage of:1 Blu-Ray player at a reasonable price2 Online content (eg. Netflix, Vudu, YouTube, Pandora etc.)3 Network video streaming from Windows Home Server (or any other Media Connect, DLNA ready streaming server, etc.)Based upon the description, this unit would seem to cover all 3 of my goals.HOWEVER! there are caveats, and failures along this path...#1 yes it is a reasonable price for a BluRay player. However, prices are coming down for these players across the board, everywhere. If what you want is simply a BluRay player at a low cost, go elsewhere.#2 yes, it is easy to set up, and access the internet to stream from the Netflix, etc. No worries here at all (assuming that your connection has sufficient bandwidth for video, and you know how to setup/correct your connection, etc., should they arise).#3 Total Failure. On the outside of the box, the sales hype would lead you to believe (as I did) that this player was further enough along the line of the development path to support streaming content from your own in-house network, whatever it may be, including basic network shares, or more sophisticated media servers such as WHS, MMS, Niveus, etc. However, even with a Window Media Connect, DLNA enabled server this unit will not stream your content successfully.Reasons why it fails:The C5500 (or C6500, no difference between the units except for the inclusion of a WiFi connection) will not be able to maintain a connection--you will be able to connect the device and stream content, but the unit will not be able to maintain a connection to your source server.Between 10 to 50 minutes into your stream, this unit will declare "network connection lost". This, despite the fact that every single other device on your network is still connected, fully functional, and no log errors anywhere to help you correct this problem. This connection problem occurs regardless of whether you are using a wired or wireless connection (for wireless, you only have the option of purchasing the Samsung wireless connector, which is basically the difference in price between this unit and the C6500). Once this happens, all you can do is turn the unit off, turn it back on again, reconnect to your media streaming server, find your media, start it all over again, then find your place again for viewing. A long, tedious, unwanted procedure.This unit is limited in the content it can play. Very limited. Especially audio.The limitation on network connection sustainability plus content playability could be a firmware issue. Samsung has already released at least 1 firmware upgrade since this product's release only a short while ago (this is a very new product, as of Q1 2010). However, for the price, and what is available as an alternative (with much higher playback quality), this unit fails for your home theatre streaming requirements.Yet another reason why this device fails: it has a very short time span between being paused and going into device shut down. After a resume from shut down, you must renavigate to your content from square one. No bookmarking! This results in an unacceptable amount of time and remote control clicking just to get back to where you last left off: you must restart the device, locate your content, resume play, and then somehow find your last viewing spot in the content....I do NOT recommend this product.
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.
I bought this item to replace an, almost, useless Linksys WRT5462. I opened up this D-link router and IMMEDIATELY called their technical support phone number. I got through to an automated system, well it allowed me into the support option then it stayed in a current loop. SO, their phone support does NOT work because you cannot get through to a person. AWFUL phone support!!! I tried TWO different phones to call them and called three times. You cannot press any button to get through. Again, you get caught in their automated system in a loop. You'll get SLIGHTLY better phone support with Linksys but Linksys support is still is the WORST support I've EVER received. But, at least I could get through to Linksys. D-link now takes the GRAND prize for having the ALL TIME WORST support, due to NO way to contact anyone.WOW, both companies have AWFUL support. If you have an existing router don't change unless you're a networking genious. You're pretty much on your own with either company.Good luck!!!!!!!
GPS functions on this unit work great, similar to other Garmin products. Don't buy this unit if you're getting it for the MSN service. The service is spotty at best and the service and the unit don't appear to work well together. A simple web search will reveal many others with similar complaints of poor or no signal in the middle of coverage areas. Need traffic info consider one of the other Garmin units that use a different traffic service. I called MSN Direct, their customer service is useless, the guy couldn't even find Redmond, WA on a map, you would think Microsoft customer service would know where Microsoft World Headquarters was. Again the Garmin piece is find, beware MSN Direct
I spent two days trying to get router working properly, but it constantly drops wireless connections.Quite annoying.
I wished I had read more of the user reviews prior to purchasing this product. It prints a nice page, scans images, and can send a fax, but so could my HP Laserjet3200 before it was time to upgrade. This printer is certainly much faster than my older HP.This printer is super noisy and a color toner eating machine.I called HP soon after receiving the product because I noticed that even though I was printing black only pages, it was still using the YMC toners. They helped me put it on black only print, but please note that if there is a fax error report that prints, it will spit a little blue ink on the page. This is completely useless and only wastes blue toner.I was surprised how long it took to install this unit.If you get this printer, I strongly suggest that you do not install the color toners unless you plan on running a color job. I printed 5 pages that used a little bit of color and the once a week fax error page report in the 3 months that I have had the printer and I am down to 94% on the color toners and 87% on the black toner. I basically print invoices and fax pages (all black ink) and this makes no sense on how I am down to the low 90s with barely use of color.This printer constantly calibrates itself. I leave the printer on all the time and there are times when I haven't printed anything for over an hour and it starts making loud sounds. I contacted HP support and they told me about a few features on how to minimize the calibration times. It would make sense that on installation you could dictate how often this would happen.Don't put this printer next to a phone. There were numerous times that I was speaking with someone and I did not initiate any printer command and this 2840 printer starts making tons of noise. People ask what the heck is that?I utilized the online support for this printer and that was a big waste of 6 hours. It didn't correct my problems and all it did was keep it through the motions of calibration and noise making.I am grateful that toner was included with the printer to start off, but when I have to replace the color toner, I don't plan on putting it in the printer until I have a color print job.I have the printer hooked up to an XP PC and for some reason it won't print my Microsoft Works files. An hour before installing this printer, I was able to print the Works files to a Lexmark printer with no issues. When I tried to print, I got several garbage pages before I hit cancel to stop the madness.I can't believe that this is one of the best all in one printers in this category.
When it works, it is great. The picture is amazing, it is relatively user friendly and I love the Split Screen feature. However.....we bought the TV in Sept. 2003 and the first bulb blew in Aug. 2004. With considerable effort on our part, Panasonic finally replaced the bulb at no cost. Bulb blew again in Sept. 2005. We missed the one year warranty by about six weeks so we had to pay $300 for a new bulb. We did call the Customer Service department when the second bulb blew and they admitted the bulbs were "defective" and that that bulb life of 10,000 hours is misrepresented, though they obviously didn't feel inclined to replace our second bulb again at no cost. This will be the last Panasonic item we purchase.
I own two of these...unfortunately. These work great for the first six months or so but, then totally begin to fail on you in many ways. One only wished i had figured this out before i bought the second one. Now my second one is starting to have problems. These machine are NOT worth the headache. Buyer beware!
This is a piece of crap. There is paper jam every single time that I print. The equipment broke easily. After a couple of weeks after purchasing this new printer, I kept having problems such as Error 100. It kept making copies in blank pages even with a new toner. Don't buy this item. Save your money for something better.
I bought this router to add to my in-house wired network. Not only was the wireless unreliable (slow then fast, then nothing) it caused my wired connections to not work correctly. Same issues.Sending it back and going to try something else. After reading how bad D-links tech support is and being very familiar with networks I'm not even going to bother trying to figure it out.
One issue that I have found is that the USB tip (USB1 or USB1B) cannot be used with the this "dual charging cable" (P/N 38013),The USB tip has a key that will not work with the splitter. I was told specifically by a Kensington technical representative that this was by design! And if I wanted to power my cell phone, ipod, etc... I would have to buy the specific TIP and not use the USB adapter.
I have had this drive for about 10 days now and the performance seems quite reliable. However, two things bother me about this drive:1. The noise. I have a brand new Dell Dimension 8200 that is a very quiet machine. I am adding this drive as a second volume and there is an annoying reverberating noise from the disk even when its not accessing. Its not an outright loud noise but persistent enough that after 15 minutes it &quot;feels&quot; very loud. I'm thinking of giving them a second chance and return this for a replacement.2. The quality of the enclosed IDE cable is deplorable. The instructions in the package suggested using that cable to &quot;maximize performance.&quot; Looking at the substandard cable, I thought of leaving the original Dell cable in there. When the sound kept disturbing me, I decided to give the Maxtor cable a try, for what it was worth. As expected, that didn't have any effect on the noise level.I did find a quirk with Windows 2000 in the process that might be helpful to other users. Apparently, when you switch IDE cables Win2K loses track of the bootable device! Switching back to the original cable does not help either. I tried all forms of recovery and repair but to no avail. I had to do a full install to get it up and and running again. This is not a problem with XP Home or Professional though.
Cons: No Paper Feeder For Fax Or CopyThere are things which shouldn't be purchased online and this is one of them. The ad reads, prints and copies up to 21 pages a minute - sounds good and I only "assumed" there was a feeder in order to copy up to 21 pages a minute. Nope - 21 pages a minute is if you copy only one page and print 21.We intended to use it mostly as a fax and copier - not a printer. Well, it was for my dad and it was about 60 days later that he opened began to use the product and it's unlikely that amazon will allow me to return the printer.It's a good machine for receiving faxes and printing - just not for sending a fax with multiple pages or copying multiple pages.
I bought this for 2 reasons: to listen to music, and to charge my iPod touch. The description is not clear about this, so I'll be clear:"THIS SPEAKER SYSTEM DOES NOT CHARGE A 2ND GENERATION iPOD TOUCH UNLESS YOU PLUG THE SPEAKER INTO YOUR COMPUTER. THIS IS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN IT SEEMS BECAUSE NOW ITS NOT PORTABLE. I NEED TO BRING MY COMPUTER ALONG EVERY TIME I WANT TO USE THE SPEAKER FOR AN EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME."This would have been a 4-star product if it charged my ipod as advertised. Since it only does half of what I expected, it gets half the stars.Solution: another $30-$40... [...]note: The shipping/transation was smooth. No complaints.
...after paying about $400 for the iPod, I believe that the engineers should have done a better job on the battery design. The unit I purchased runs out of steam every two hours (I have and do take all the precautions/suggestions offered on Apple's Support website), well below what Apple claims in its documentation. Be sure to read at least some of the articles about saving battery power on their support website (I should say that their support website is excellent!!!!!!!!). This site has a plethora of artciles which have been useful to me. One more note about the battery, make sure you use the equalizer settings only when you need them. Using the equalizer for an extended period of time has a profound effect on the life of the battery.Besides this, one has to spend a good deal of money on accessories if you plan to use this device in your car on long road trips. A couple of accessories are available (e.g. Sony's cassette adapter and Griffin Technology's iTrip). You have to shell out another $20/$35 if you choose to purchase either of these. In my opinion the performance of the iTrip has been well below average. The signal is lost if you are driving in an area where there is no FM reception. All attempts to get the device working without experiencing static were in vain.I did purchase the carrying case for the iPod offered on Apple's website. For a company as good as they claim to be, I can't believe they don't have enough photographs of the accessory they are selling. I chose the carrying case with the belt clip based on the description and solitary picture available on the website. I was *very* disappointed to find that one has to get the iPod out of its carrying case to even access any of the controls. This is because the case covers both the front and the back of the iPod and I can't fathom why in the world someone would design a carrying case that will not allow the user to even view, let alone control the settings without having to pull the device out of the case...very bad design indeed (in my opinion)...A note on the iTunes software...I believe Apple has done a good job in this area. For new users who are not accustomed to using a software application to create libraries and organize their music, using iTunes might turn out to be frustrating and intimidating too. However, Apple's support website has a lot of articles that can help you get accustomed to using it. I was very annoyed the first time when I downloaded iTunes, it didn't appear user friendly to me, however with time and practice I learned to use it and I should say it has turned out to be a favorite of mine.To sum it up, yes this is a slick device, lots of hard-drive space (40GB can turn out to be a good source of back-up for your computer's hard drive!!!!!!!!), has some good features where you can store your contacts (the good thing about storing contacts is you can create a .vcf file using Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express or any other software application that can create .vcf files and download it to the iPod) and also features a calendar which I believe comes in handy for those people who like to use it as a substitute for a digital assistant. It can also double up as an alarm clock :)....*but*, engineers at Apple seriously need to revisit their battery design. For $400 I would have expected to see better battery life on these devices. I have rated this product at 2 stars for the reasons mentioned above, however, if Apple does improve its battery design I would still give it only 4 stars the reason being, lack of an accessory that will allow users to use the iPod in their automobiles and obtain CD quality sound...
I bought my unit from Amazon in January 2005 and it started working quite well. I did disable the auto clock setting to stop the freezing up that required unplugging (and the requisite clearing of all my programming). The unit became more and more sensitive - would record on some DVD's and not others. Would randomly lock up during playback.The customer service people lied to me endlessly about certain brands of DVD media being bad. The customer service people who provide email support apparently don't speak much english because they can't understand anything you write to them and their responses are quite unintelligible.After upgrading the systems internal firmware and many efforts at using this piece of junk, it finally wouldn't even play pre-recorded DVD's. It just clicked noisily every time I put in a DVD. It was about 10 months old and I finally got on the line with the customer service people and begged and pleaded for them to send me a new drive. They decided to eventually not charge me the in-warranty replacement cost of $90 and sent me a new unit. They sent a different model which I have had for a few days and it works fine so far. I can't recommend that anyone buy a GoVideo unit for any reason. Even if someone gives it to you as a gift, send it back to the company. I was ready to have a great experience as I have in the past with GoVideo dual deck VCRs but they have gone to the dogs for certain.SelwynAustin, TX
I am generally not afraid to buy cheap cables for most computer needs. But this vga cable was really crappy. The pins in the connector are too cheap. The pins are so flimsy that they could not withstand plugging into the connector on my PC and they bent over. I have never had that happen which leads me to believe they were already not straight. Could not be straightened sufficiently to use the cable. Cable got returned to Amazon who quickly and efficiently handled the return. (Just a side-note, I'm pretty much a computer veteran. Lots of experience for years both at home and at work with installing PCs and peripherals. The one I got was just junk.)
Normally I've had very good luck with Logitech products. I've owned this one less than 90 days and it just stopped working.
I purchased a Dell Inspiron 1720, refurbished, and it has been nothing but trouble since the box was opened. During the "Computer Set-Up" Vista crashed & rebooted the machine. It kept randomly rebooting, without any rhyme or reason: While I was looking at the installed programs; When I tried some of the pre-packaged games (solitaire); When I was online using Windows Explorer; When I was using my Firefox browser. It would restart with multiple programs or a single program running.It was even replaced with another refurbished machine which crashed just as frequently and inexplicably.The obvious fix was to upgrade to Windows XP. Except that this machine is engineered so that it is not backwards compatible with any OS prior to Vista.There has not been one PC in my possession that has not needed serious effort to get to work at the most basic level, and this machine continues that experience. Save your money & aggravation...sell your internal organs or children and buy a Macintosh.
The spindle of these Verbatim LightScribe disks that I purchased was an extraordinary disappointment. My Nero Lightscribe writer only recognized one of these disks one out of ten trys and on that occasion it mis-printed.
My first mistake was buying these 12X50s from a major outdoor outfitter with headquarters in Sidney, Nebraska instead of from Amazon.Com. My second mistake was ignoring several negative reviews because of a SALE. The sucker snake bit me once again. The left side of the first pair would not focus at all. I returned them. The replacement pair came several days later. Only a small circle within the range-of-view of each side would focus. The focus spot in the right side was at 12 o'clock. The focus spot on the left side was at 6 o'clock. They'd probably work great for Jack Elam. It wasn't worth the hassel to go through the return process for a second time, so I tossed them behind the seat of an old farm truck. I might seperate the halves and have two weak telescopes. Here's the real troubling part: The major online retailer refused to post my repeated 1-Star-review attempts. They explained that using the term Caveat Emptor and mentioning other brands broke their posting rules. I think 1-Star ratings hinder their sales. Granted, the other powers in the Barska line might work fine, but I'm batting zero for two. Amazon.Com has never rejected one of my bad reviews on a product. They have even complimented my unbiased and honest evaluations and urged me to continue. It is easy to see why Amazon.Com's profits are soaring while many of their competetors are sinking. In today's marketplace, Amazon.Com is the best friend that an online consumer can have.
Not only a bad product, but also one of the worst companies to deal with. Customers souport? What customer souport does Plantronics offer, right non at all. So don't waist your time and money with thier products.The one star has to be downgraded to a 0 star.
Unfortunately, I used Amazon's ink selection tool to make sure this item would work with my printer. It didn't, so I wasted both time and money on this item.
I bought the ar320 over a year ago and have had nothing but problems from day one. The keyboard had to be replaced twice, replaced the processor and finally the motherboard. It worked ok for a few months and I went to turn on yesterday and it would not power up. Sony tech support is a waste of time. Windows Vista is a joke. I regret the day I went with a sony. I totaly bought a lemon and I now own a $1800 paperweight.
It's slow piece of junk. And I mean SLOW.I've had to use this thing for the last two years at my work. It's been an experience similar to the one they had with the printer on the movie Office Space. The sad part is that I work in a computer support office. Of all the printers we support this is the worst one. But it's the one we're stuck with.The guy who gave it 5 stars must be employed by HP. Don't buy this or you will be sorry.Pros: None.Cons: Horridly slow. Smears colors everywhere. One of the color cartridges is always out of ink which makes the whole thing stop printing.
Let me say that I had purchsed this ipod for use with my Alphineheadunit in my car. If you plan on doing the same be verycareful, especially if you drive daily on bumpy roads. Contraryto popular belief the ipod is not skip proof. Therefore anylittle bump shake or quick movement will cause an ipod to actcrazy. I have had this ipod skip, and sadly lock up on me whiledriving. Unfortunately for me my ipod locked up for the lasttime today. I lost over 700 hundred songs and now my ipod willnot even work right anymore. This ipod also uses a large amountof battery power, and would never save my settings. You alsohave to recharge this thing frequently to avoid the battery fromgoing dead. I am very disappointed in this ipodand will never buy one again. Apple only provides a 1 yearwarrenty for ipod and I have heard that getting it fixed wouldcost more than a new ipod itself. Now I am stuck with a brokenipod. My suggestion is save your money and not waste it on ipod.You would be better off investing your money else where.
I am disappointed in this brush/dryer - it only tangles in my hair and does not produce the detangling or curling effects described. For me this product was a waste of money. I opened the package so cannot return. What is missing is sufficient heat to make the product effective enough to produce straightening and/or a slight curl on the ends. I used once and found this brand/style does not really detangle (actually the opposite) and left the ends of my hair nearly untouched. To be fair I should add I am African-American w/medium length hair so that may be a contributing cause of insufficient heat/poor detangling effect. Just saying.
This product your not even getting what you paid for... I ordered mine and got them earlier then the expected shipping date which i was happy about. But as soon as i got them i set them up and plugged them in and started playing them.. The sound from the two speakers are very clear i will give it that, But the subwoofer is absolutely terrible! Distorted beyond belief i tried playing with the EQ on my ipod/phone/computer and turned the bass all the way down and it still could not handle it.... The speakers in my labtop are better speakers then these absolutely do not but these.. Go with logitech, a little bit more expensive not much tho but the quality difference is incredible!
The device looks good but doesn't improve the signal as I expected , I need to search more and look for deferent Brand ... feel like I just wasted my time.
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
I saw the ratings, and I guess I was just unlucky, but it only worked once! And even then, it only half-charged the batteries. Again, look at the other ratings... I may have been unlucky, but know that it may happen.I switched to an Energizer charger that has worked great.
In theory this is a fantastic device, and for those with low capacity iPods or small music collections it works as advertised, but if like me you have a 60GB or larger ipod that is almost full you will almost certainly be affected by the device's limit of 50 playlists and 200 artists.As far as i can see this information is not documented on DLO's website (the FAQs state that you can "Browse and select your entire iPod music library from up to 150 feet away on the compact Music Remote") or in the user manual and it took an email to DLO's customer service to find this out.
I purchased this for my eight year old son. I was very disappointed. The camera is very cheaply made. Although it is digital it does not have a screen on the back of the camera to view the photos you have taken. The only way to see the photos is to download them onto a computer. The camera is supposed to take short videos but I was not able to do so.
This product, moreover this company, is a great disappointment. The product failed when used in Great Britain. When the company was notified of the failure they issued an almost impossible decree in order to return their defective product. They give you ten days from the time they send you their magic return number to 1. receive the number; 2. send the defective product back at your expense; and, 3. for them to receive it. I almost forgot. The company states that 5 days should be allowed (out of the ten days) for them to receive the product; or, the return is void. Stay away from this company! The review should be ZERO stars, not one.
I'm so disapointed with this laptop. It's slow with Vista and the buildin webcam doest work right. I use webcam in Yahoo and when you receive other cam, your cam will get dead. I have a "green" screen once and it shutdown the laptop. When I started it say that because of the webcam driver!I comment strongly DO NOT buy this laptop.
This is the most frustrating piece of equipment I ever worked with. Scanning slides started out to be easy. Then the unit began to jam. The holder (4 slides) was inserted into the unit. It drew the holder in and pre-scanned. No problem so far. Then, went to final scan. Unit drew holder in again and then jammed. If you gave it a slight nudge, it continued in. Upon completion of the scans, unit would not eject. I was told my Konica Technical Support that the manufacturer acknowledged a problem with the holders. They sent me new holders. Not any different than the originals. Only way to eject the holder was to shut everything down and reboot. They replaced my unit, but new unit did same thing. I upgraded to the Elite 5400 II. Same problem. They have some things they need to deal with. Sure don't recommend buying this. Beware!
First, it is the noisiest laptop I've ever heard -- possibly noisier than any desktop. This is just inexcusable and I feel that it could have been avoided.Second, and far worse, it has a defect. It will start spontaneously shutting down for apparently no reason. I have researched online and found other references to it. HP claims that it happens with Photoshop or other intensive applications, but I don't run any. They also claim that it happens only when you have two sticks of RAM installed. I did, so I removed one, tried changing slots, and changing sticks. Nothing worked. It's still shutting down.Of course, there is a one-year warranty and my unit is 14 months old, so I was told I was out of luck. It will cost $279 plus whatever parts they need (new mainboard??). In addition, their customer service is useless. They know nothing and you can tell they just recite policy and can do nothing else. Sounded like an Indian outsource situation to me.In short, DO NOT BUY THE zd7010us!! You will avoid a very bad experience.I hope this is helpful.
I read so many great reviews about this product that I overcame my earlier fears about wireless headphones (low quality, interferance) and made the purchase. Now I have got to assume that all of the people giving these headphones 4 or 5 stars must have tried lesser wireless headphones before these ones.My first unit did not work. I only had sound in the right earphone. Not too surprising when you consider how breakable these things are - I am talking cheap brittle plastic all over. I'm told that companies have to charge more and skimp on quality materials because of the extra cost of the technology that goes into the wireless models - but I still expected something more sturdy for the price/brand name.I sent back that unit and received another one promptly from Amazon. This one worked, and occasionally had 'decent' sound including bass(anyone recieving sound without bass should consider that maybe it's either their other equipment or maybe there is something wrong with their unit) but what I have found is that in my small one bedroom apartment, I get a LOT of interference from two things: The AC and the fridge. I couldn't believe it! They are both in separate rooms but I can be sitting within 6 inches of the transmitter and still hear a VERY loud buzz from my AC.I tried roasting with the AC off. Sound quality was then decent again... till the refrigerator kicked in, then it was all buzz. the buzz was louder than the music I was listening to or the TV sound. if I turned up the volume, the volume of the buzzing went up as well.I am very disapointed in this purchase. If anyone out there is considering buying wireless for the convenience, but gets annoyed when the sound quality is decent at best and degrades frequently to a level that's just not worth listening to - then don't do it. unplug your head phones and piss off the neighbors - you'll be better off.2 stars for sounding good a small part of the time.
If I had to do it again, I'd spend a little more and get an iPod.Extremely low output when used as AUX with stereo systems. My screen kept getting dimmer and dimmer until it went completely black, luckily within the warranty period of 3 months. Creative was not horrible to deal with from customer service stand point, but is that why you'd buy a player? I'd rather have one that doesn't require additional work in a few weeks.Not bad for using around town, workouts or even on the slopes, but don't expect this to be the best of what's available.
The speaker was fine while it worked. The circuitry just went out on mine, however, for the second time in just over a year of light use. I had it replaced the first time (at half of the cost of the original unit) and now plan to give up and buy something of higher quality. Quite a disappointment.
This thing didn't even work. I contacted the manufactuarer, and they won't do anything about it! Don't waste your money or your time with this. I will never buy from this company again. You shouldn't either.
didn't work for my printer. big time disappointment!I didn't wanna return it because it'll be worthless and waste of time.I highly recommend to buy a printer that has cheaper cartridges.
Bought it two months ago...tonight it just shut off randomly and started emitting a high pitched noise. Won't stop making the noise and no other lights in the house even flickered. Only had two things plugged into it. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT.
Scanner arrived and I scanned a total of 6 slides before the power supply quit working. I wanted another one sent but after waiting 4 weeks, Amazon cancelled the order and said they were unable to get a replacement. Amazon was not the problem, Konica/Minolta was.
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 ....
Didn't work right out of the box. Tried on Mazda and Toyota and it didn't work with either of them. Stay away from this transmitter.
The cords don't fit all for any usb device. I have not yet gotten it to work in a car.
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.
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.
My wife purchased those last year, in spite of the fact that I always use Sony or Verbatim. I saved some of my digital pictures on one, and as I always do backed it up on another one. My wife was able to print some of the pics, thereafter, the 2 cds were unreadable. I lost my data, and am unable to even get any files on those cds. Don't waste your money on those, and most importantly, your unique data.
the other reviews nailed it, this thing is totally unreliable i have to reset to factory defaults anytime i try to change any setting, finally i gave up and am sticking with the defaults which SUCK until i get this thing replaced with NetGear stuff... sheesh...
The D-Link DIR-655 does not work as advertised. As a person who works for a technology manufacturer (not a competitive product), I can guarantee you'll be disappointed in this router. I did my research after my Belkin pre-N router died, and this one seemed like the best choice. After a quick & easy set up, it worked fine for the first 5 minutes. Then I noticed all 3 laptops getting sporadic covereage & the range wasn't very good. I also use a IP VPN phone at home for work, this direct connection also didn't work.I'd highly recommend not purchasing this product, as having to go through the return process only frustrates dealing with a poor product.I did purchase a Linksys WRT160N (N ultra rangeplus), everything now works great. Good luck.
Got mine this week and setup was easy. Messed around with it on my normal route to get the morning paper. Now for the big test, using it for an actual destination that required the marvel of modern technology. Well, maybe Edison NJ isn't mapped on Satellite yet but the unit hangs up and reboots for all points in Edison NJ. I tried the points of interest (Menlo Park Mall where I wanted go) as well as random addresses in Edison. Reboots every time! Other addresses in NJ work. So, I recommend you buy this as long as you don't need directions to the city of Edison NJ. I sent an email to TomTom so lets see what the remedy is. There is no pone support but I won't go there. Perhaps a topic for another rant.)
I bought this device not knowing that it does not support Vista. Although the manual does not list support for Vista, the lack of support is not mentioned in any advertising, and the in-store clerk recommended this to me to add Bluetooth to my laptop.There are several posts around the web of people who say they have been able to get it to work, but I have not.
This thing died on me after about three months, and I'd only charged about six batteries. Given all the great reviews, maybe mine was just a lemon?
Griffin usually has great products for the Ipod, I bought this only because it was on sale, and it looked like a sweet accessory. First of all, THE REMOTE SUCKS! If it responds AT ALL, it is totally delayed and slow. Also, the menu doesn't even fill widescreen. Too bad.
"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!"
This SB-400 AF Flash did not work for me as expected. I notice that there is a split second delay in the picture being clicked and the flash going off; hence the pictures are dark frequently. Some pictures come out ok. I am disappointed with this purchase and do not think that the money spent was worth it.
Well, I seem to have joined in on the paperweight DVP-NS975V club. My player has randomly had issues powering on for the last couple of months. Sometimes it would, sometimes not. Now, I can't get it to power on randomly and it has officially died. I've owned a lot of Sony products and this was by far the worst. I'm not blowing another dime of my hard earned money on this junk. I'll buy another player, from a different company.
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.
It cant handle the bass on anything. After 6 months the subwoofer blew and now it only works on one speaker. Its supposed to give out 250W but it cant handle it.Waste of money now I have to buy another one and this time its going to be a stack system
Do you use a "plain jane" keyboard and mouse, and never use features such as volume controls, audio mute, etc and other features found on most modern "multimedia" keyboards?Could you care less about having control over your scrollwheel speed?Do you need a KVM that will NOT let you switch between a Windows desktop and a Mac OSX desktop, while retaining the functionality of the keyboard and mouse?If you answered yes to any or all of those questions, then I would wholeheartedly recommend this KVM.If, however, you are one of those wierdos who expects that your keyboard and mouse will actually *work* when switching between systems, then don't even THINK about buying this product!Sure, you get basic switching of your keyboard and mouse through this KVM, but it's exactly that...BASIC. With my Logitech Elite keyboard and Microsoft optical Intellimouse Explorer 4.0 mouse, it was impossible to have either my Mac or my WinXP box recognize these devices as anything other than the lowest common denominator, "generic" input devices. This means that every non-alphanumeric key on the keyboard becomes completely non-functional, the Command key is mapped to the wrong key on the Mac, and the scrollwheel on the mouse becomes barely functional.In other words, this KVM is basically useless with anything but the most basic of keyboard and/or mouse devices.And while many reviews make a big deal about the fact that this KVM has a flashable firmware update port, in reality it doesn't mean diddley squat, because in nearly 5 years, Belkin has NEVER released a firmware update for this thing.This is a complete lemon of a KVM.
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. May be similar to IBM's problems, but I may just have a bad luck. 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.
When I first tried this adapter, I thought maybe I'd come back and see that it was actually listed as a "mono" adapter. Wrong. It says "stereo" twice in the description, so why does it only work through one channel?Cheap, but shipping makes it not worth the disappointment.
This product is essentially a rip off as it does not compare to the other ink cartridges of the same HP number sold for more money. You get what you pay for and in this case there was no HP box (in fact it appeared to be an old and small cartridge that comes with new printers). There was no expiration date but there was a size of only 7 ml listed on the odd shrink wrap packaging. The worst problem though is that I have just printed about twenty 4x6 inch prints and am already receiving low ink warnings from the printer. Amazon needs to be consistent and inform the consumer that this is a small ink cartridge compared to those for more money. I wonder if the sale of this cartridge is even allowed by HP. If you are going to take the time and trouble to order and change cartridges, it should be with a real size cartridge that will not be empty after 25 small prints. This is indeed a rip off both by the seller and by Amazon where descriptions are given and the pertinent facts are left out. Do not waste your time or money on this cartridge.
I hate to return this unit because of the great features in one unit. I received my refund from AMAZON yesterday. Five stars with all the features except for the main purpose of this item, the GPS/MAP for Hawaii, i.e. Honolulu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauia need to be completely revise. I travel to different island for my work a month ago and the MIO map is unreliable. A lot of streets are wrong or will give you a wrong direction. In Honolulu, one of the freeway exit, the text on the screen and voice text is one before the next exit, although the highlighted route is correct; less than year old street name is correct, but the main road street name is still the old name (12 years ago). Here is the bad part. I went to the TeleAtlas to report the problem and filled out the form. After a few minutes, I received an automatic response email "Thank you for submitting a correction to our map. We will research and verify the information and will take appropriate action. We will notify you once the map is updated and provide you the information where you can purchase the updated version of the map" or words to that effect. What???? I help them correct their deficiency, now I have to pay? Maybe MIO need to partner with different map company. I previously used Mapopolis, Garmin, MS Street & Maps, and IGuidance, MIO MAP by TeleAtlas for Hawaii is worst. I think TeleAtlas is updating their map by adding new streets without updating or reviewing the contents of their previous map information, unless someone reported it.
It was dead when arrived. Also, they have drivers on their website but they don't tell you they aren't for Vista and Win 7, and that the latter OS's (should) have the drivers required. Finally, their tech support is about as bad as it gets. Although they answer the phone within a reasonable period of time, it is impossible to understand what these foreign language people are saying, and they take up far more time than necessary to diagnose/resolve a problem - totally dysfunctionality. Furthermore, their website says you can do a Chat session, but there is no link on the page, or any other indication of how to initial a session.
Like everyone else, I thought this thing was great when I first got it. I used it a few times before I had to charge it. I only used it about 8 times before the exceedingly short warranty of only 90 days ran out so I didn't realize there was a problem during that time.Turns out that now the thing won't hold a charge and even though Ion knows it has a problem, they will absolutely not extend the warranty or replace the battery. And, the customer service reps (who say they get this complaint all the time) simply make excuses, say they can't bend the rules and I have to go get a replacement myself all while being rather rude of tone. Whatever happened to making the customer happy? Why not replace the faulty components or not make the item at all until you can find a battery that powers the speaker while retaining charge and can't be overcharged?Do not buy this item, they will not honor customer complaints outside of the short warranty. Most products that have a critical issue that affects the complete useability of an item would have a recall issued.Here's the other kicker.... they are the same company that makes Numark turntables, which are considered absolute junk and has a reputation for crap customer service. Had I known that I would never have purchased the Ion Block Rocker!
Having read all the reviews on the camera, I bought one with the 18-250 Pentax lens. I have been using a Lumix FZ50 and decide to try a DSL and this seemed to be it. Shooting in raw would be an advantage and did not want to spend months learning Adobe. I tried to install the Pentax software on my Mac Leopard with no luck. Pentax is working on the software for the Leopard but no word when it will be ready. It could be months and new model Pentaxs are coming out in less than a month. Frankly, aside from the faster shutter, my Lumix FZ50 had far better results with its stabilizing system. I was disappointed and returned the camera.
it worked once then that was it, never to be recharged again went back to original battery that still worked but only for a half hour. took much hassel to return.
I ordered for myself a tom tom 510 GPS. I was very excited because I loved my friends 300, and I felt comfortable with knowing how to work it. I also was happy because, I didn't want to spend more on a gps was 300. The refurbed at 299, sounded like my answer so I ordered it. With free shipping it still arrived in 3 days and I got it open to start to read the manual and charge and sync to the computer. First thing that really annoyed me about the unit was the plastic they put over the screen seemed to have a glue base and was all over the screen when I peeled it off. After getting the residue off the unit I turned it on, and nothing but a back light illuminated from the unit. I called customer support and after 40 minute hold time I got a rep. He told me where to stick a small paper click to reset the unit and I thought I was in buissness. This wasn't the case because on the very first screen where it asks what language to speak I couldn't click on english. The unit seemed to have a sensor issue where whatever I was clicking on was bout 3 items higher on the screen, and even worse it would not proceed to the next page. I was then given a rma number to send the item to tom tom. I was floored wow, but even worse I have to pay for the item one way. I would think that reburbed items would be checked much more closely then the item that they shipped to me. I still have hope I will keep you all posted.
As a matter of fact I just finished printing a return label for this product to be returned. It is almost criminal for a product to be for sale in such a condition. I realize it is remanufactured but I guess I am just naive.To start with- you can turn the product on but you must unplug it to turn it off. The DVD player neither opens nor closes. It just makes a God awful racket and does nothing. The product reads 'hello' 'self test' and then 'goodbye' continually. I mean continually!!We had the Satilite man try to install it when he installed Direct TV and he said we had better get in touch with whomever we purchased this product from.It is possesed. I am returning it for a refund. I will purchase another one thru a reputable store in my area.
I almost replaced the printer untill I discovered the supplied ink cartridge was three years past its expiration date. Replaced the cartridge with another (within expiration date) and printer worked normally
Although this router says it is Macintosh compatible, don't expect any help from D-Link's User Manual nor website for set up on a Mac.The only thing on their website regarding the Mac is the OS it needs to be higher than, and to see pages 10-14 of the 93 page user manual. Page 10 basically says to skip to page 14 if you are not using the (Windows Only) CD for set up, and when you get to page 14 it tells you what to type in the window that the CD brought up, which you can't see.What a waste of time, money and accumulated frustration! I suggest they quit saying Macintosh Compatible until they give some instructions for Mac users.Come on D-Link. . . . put a few instructions somewhere for Mac users! In my book, you rate your name 'D'-link, far from getting an 'A'-link. You can make a CD and a 93 page manual for PC users, but not any instructions at all for Mac users? Shame on you!
the ipod will pause unexpectadly and just slow up and freeze like a hard drive does out of nowhere(like when driving) and you know its dangerous to try to mess with that...so i guess it works and but it wasnt worth 70 dollars 50 at most, and if the seller sends me back 20 bucks ill give him a glowing review...i just wish that the freezing and pausing problem would have been mentioned...cmon man!
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 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 bought the Zune 5 months ago. It worked very nicely. It has not been dropped, yet the screen stopped working. Customer Support tells me it was from pressure applied to the screen and there is no warranty for the screen. They said it can happen without my being aware of it. This is a very fragile piece of equipment.Perhaps Microsoft will see fit to fix this problem in the future. I was told to keep checking the website. It is true that Micorsoft admitted there was a problem and extended the warranty on the XBox only when enough people began to return their dead XBoxes,My next large storage mp3 player will be an Ipod. I have had an Ipod Nano for over a year with no problems.
Ran this out of a Mac Mini that then converted into HDMI to go into TV 35 ft away. It didn't solve my signal problems to the TV. Reviews made me think it would work - but sadly it didn't for me.Oh well - its an excuse to upgrade to a newer HDMI equipped Mini.
I am really dissapointed with this.This unit doesn't work with dvd recorders just with dvd to vhs recordings.It creates an electronic protection even when the original doesn't have it.Just lets you copy dvd to vhs, don't expect any more.
I purchased the antenna for a digital TV recently purchased. I live in the immediate city limits and that should have been adequate. I scanned the stations and had an increase of those found. The trouble is that the antenna which is close to a window and as high as possible loses those signals quickly. I scanned the channels prior to our six oclock news and watch a local station on CBS, then at 6:30 we switch to abc, which has in the half hour lost enough of the signal that it is unwatchable.
I wanted the exact product as depicted, the in-ear head phone and since my phones tend to break at the plug, I wanted the bent one. Well, that wasn't deliverd. I wanted to send them back but realized that the last other pair of Koss in-ear head phones I bought here also promised the bent plug, and I got a straight one, therefore, no alternatives.I expect this to break within months, just like the other pair did.
The picture processing is way too slow, therefore the 'pause' between shots is like a few seconds, which is absolutely unacceptable. I also had SD700 and SD800, and they are way more responsive.
I was reading some of the reviews and i began to chuckle,at least i was not the only sorry one....I was very happy in the beginning and made a few great mix cd's for when i hit the road.( that is the reason i purchased it ! )I tried to use it recently and when i turned it on i heard this vroooom vroooom vrooom sound from the recording side.The sound went away so i tried to make another cd,well YOU GUESSED IT ,,no good.Tried again wasted another cd.Such a shame.It's not old at all.No need for me to get it fixed.It'll probably cost more than the unit.SO BE AFRAID,VERY AFRAID...SAD JUST SAD!
It sort of works, but not very well. It doesn't clean the lens particularly well, the "moist tip" isn't moist, or is so minimally moist that I can't detect it. The best thing about it is that it is very compact and easily fits in a camera bag. As a cleaning system, it's not really worth anything. Even for free.
Though this review is based on the Dell Pocket DJ, a few of my friends had similar complaints about this product, as well.When I first bought this product a year ago, it was a pleasure using it. I felt special because no one else had one, as most people were going "goo-goo, ga-ga" over the iPods.Well, the honey moon came to an end just about six months into ownership.PROBLEMS & ISSUES:1) The bottons started sticking2) After plugging the device into my computer to rip music, it crashed the computer twice.3) The device froze on me several times4) The head phones went out on me; had to replace them.5) The "Juke Box" software, though easy to use, stopped syncing to the device. I had to end up using Windows Media to sync.
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.
When you compare the features versus the price the Midland XT511 sounds too good to be true. It is too good to be true. That's because the features do not live up to the hype by the manufacturer's marketing staff. You are likely to be disappointed with this radio.First and worst is the reception. A radio with poor reception is at best a toy and at worst a doorstop. The external antenna is a whopping 3" tall. It is meant to look like a 1/4 wave antenna but is not. Weather band reception is poor, the worst of any weather radio I own (including two other Midland radios). If you flip through the seven weather bands (manually) while holding the radio in different positions you might be able to receive one if NOAA has a nearby transmitter. Poor reception makes the "alert" function a joke. If the radio cannot pick up the station it cannot get the alert. If you live in an area where dangerous weather is a possibility it would be suicidal to depend on the XT511. There are vastly better weather radios for half the price.FM reception is equally poor. I was barely able to receive a few of the strongest stations in the region (the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area). Holding the antenna with your hand helps but small, far less expensive FM radios work much better. Reception of strong local AM stations is fair although most have annoying hiss. For a digital tuner the amount of drift on the FM and AM bands is unacceptable. You have to tune back and forth "around" the broadcast frequency to get passable reception. The XT511 feels like a poor analog radio with a digital face.GMRS/FRS reception is a joke. I tested it with hand-held transceivers from other manufacturers. It works best when the other person is close enough to hear you say, "come here, please" in a moderate voice. Transmit and receive reception from one end of a suburban 3-2-2 house to the other was poor. The person helping me test kept shouting, "did you say something?" The Midland XT511 is in desperate need of a functional antenna or, at the very least, a jack for an external antenna. Then again, once you use the Midland XT511 you may be loathe to waste additional money on accessories.The manual says the XT511 is "designed to give you maximum range under optimum conditions." These are defined as "over water," "open rural areas without obstructions," and "flat areas where you can see the other person." In other words, in situations where you could easily be seen miming "call me." The manual also notes that, to ensure maximum range, you should "point the ANTENNA upward." I found it actually worked best if you turned the radio on its side. If you need two-way radios buy a pair of hand-held GMRS/FRS radios (with weather channels) and you will get more use out of them.The mic is also a tiny speaker. Plugging it in disables the radio's built in speaker and there is no option to override this "feature." Given the poor reception under the best of circumstances, trying to understand what is coming over the mic/speaker is a challenge. I suspect doing it like that was a cheap way to cut off the speaker when transmitting. Manufacturers of budget products often cut corners but I wish they wouldn't do that with a chain saw.The XT511 has a USB jack which the manual claims "can be used to charge a mobile phone" using the dynamo crank. And if you believe that, I have a bridge you might want. If you can do 100 one-arm push ups you might be able to top off a cell phone battery. If you are a normal human, forget it. Even the manual confesses that this feature is "for emergency use only" and that the XT511 "is not intended for recharging a fully discharged battery." I pray I am never stuck with only the Midland XT511 for "emergency use."For a product this shoddy, the Midland XT511's manual is decently written. That's good because most features are not at all intuitive. I wasn't able to figure out how to set the clock without the manual. Many of the configurable settings have cryptic codes that don't make sense until you read about them in the manual.The display is odd. The "7:20" time display has a "7" that is 1/2 inch tall next to ":20" that is 1/4 inch tall. The display for an AM radio station at 1080 has a 1/2 inch "108" next to a 1/4 inch "0". Overall it has the feel of a display designed for another location (China?) that was re-purposed for North America.At half the price the Midland XT511 "base camp" radio might be a reasonable toy for kids. At $50 it costs too much and fails to deliver the promised functions. Mine is going back for a refund. I recommend that you avoid the Midland XT511 and save yourself the return postage.
The charger works fine, yet the batteries do not hold a charge well at all.
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.
Just fuzzy, no matter how I adjust the monitor, its alwasy fuzzier than using the old cable. Amazing it got so many 5 stars, wonder how many are from the seller himself. and yes, 16 one star for it, so I am not the only one complaining about it. Shame on the seller!
We bought this TV in June of 2004 as an employee purchase. We are now on our THIRD repair for a blown bulb/lamp. We've also replaced the ballast. Panasonic refuses to accept this set is defective and will not accept it as a return. Because this started occurring during the orig 1 yr warranty, the bulbs are so far still covered. If not, we'd already be out $1000 in bulbs after today. I don't even know what the ballast cost to replace. The bulbs seem to last about 4 months, then almost like clockwork - DEAD. No pic, no nothing. I don't even want to sell this TV because I'll feel horrible for the next person having to shell out so much for the bulbs.
This is the fourth time I have had to replace an HP product when I went to a new operating system. I replaced two laser printers, color printer, and a flat bed scanner. HP is the worst computer related company I have had to deal with when upgrading after a system change. I learn slow, but I finally got the message.I bought the 3050 when I went to Vista from XP. Worked okay, then I went to Wdw7. Printer works, but not the fax or scanner.Went on the web to see what is going on. MS says 7 has the driver loaded, but HP does not have a W7 fax/scanner feature that works and I have to download a Vista version and use in compatability mode. Still won't work. Wdw7 is supposed to be just an upgrade of Vista. HP can't create a workable driver? Give me a break.Well, HP, I got the hint. You want to sell more hardware rather than support your customers. Replaced yours with an Epson. Next to go is the HP color printer and then I am done with you. Then, joy of joys, I can delete all the intrusive software you put on my machine and never have to see another HP pop-up.Good riddance.
Thank goodness for easy Amazon returns. This is going right back. The description maes it sound like it will work with any ipod or iphone, but it did not work for my ipod touch 3.
These DVD-Rs became 5 coasters after my Macbook tried to work with them. No matter what speed I burned at, these discs failed. Other discs have worked great, so there is something about these that is problematic.
Longevity short. The fan can not be muffled. Laptop cooling on a scale 1 thur 10; give it a 3.
I can't help but laugh at some of the reviews I've read. I guess most all agree with me that this is junk. We bought ours for our son in November of 04 and thought wew really had something. It worked well and we really liked it but then about six months later it wouldn't play dvd's. When you put one in it just grinds and won't stop enen if you open the cover, the only way to shut it off is to turn off the power. I can reflect the views of the company policies as well the were a joke. I can't believe that a supposedly good name brand of product doesn't protect its customer better than that. DO NOT BUY IT, ITS JUNK!
Looked everywhere for a salt lamp for a friends birthday and finally found one that I liked on amazon..placed the order, money was taken by the merchant then I get a notification 3 days later that my money is being refunded and they cannot ship..so I begin the scramble again locally in my area to find a lamp for the present that I had set to get for a friend that they really wanted. A few weeks later I get a call from the amazon merchant they were sorry about the mix up and they would send me a globe if I would resend the negative rating. Asked them why they could not send it before and they said it was a mistake and they would send the product for free...so I agreed. Needless to say, I received GLOVES in the mail and not a GLOBE..smh.
Bought these 6 months ago, was pleased for a week and then the interference began. Every cell phone in my or nearby apartments set off a loud buzzing noise and even when the speakers were unplugged from my computer AND the power outlet, radio interference at easily-audible levels was present. The manufacturer offerered not a replacement but the suggestion that I purchase some ferrite beads to rectify the problem. These are speakers I would wish only on an enemy.(Postscript: I went back to my retailer and they gave me a terrific deal on some Logitech X-230s after hearing my story. They were cheaper than the Altec-Lansings and are as quiet as all get-out. Good sound, too.)
There are a lot of reviews accumulating for the Tungsten E, and I agree with most of them. Palm (or now PalmOne) seems to have picked the right spot in the market and hit it pretty well. The Tungsten E is not too expensive, has all the basic functions I wanted in a PDA, and not a lot of frills (except the MP3 player, which was actually what I was looking for when I decided to upgrade my old Vx).This accounts for the favorable ratings in reviews based on its feature set. While my Tungsten E worked, it worked quite well. Even features I hadn't really been looking for (high resolution color screen, Excel and Word compatibility) were proving pretty useful. It had enough memory to easily accomodate a full collegiate dictionary (I used one from PocketLingo). IR beaming to my Win2K laptop became smoother, which is really handy for transferring individual files without HotSyncing. (It's possible with the Vx, but seems to require tricking the Palm into revealing its presence first.)Reliability problems started appearing even before the end of the dismally short 90 day warranty.*The unit would emit an audible whine sometimes while on. Other users have apparently had similar problems with this and other Tungsten models. It seems to be an issue with the display electronics. One side of the display would also sometimes flicker. In my case the problem wasn't severe, and I didn't do anything about it.*The speaker quit working within about a week, and would come and go intermittently. This was a big problem since it meant alarms didn't sound. Since Amazon's 30 day return period was still in effect and I'd had previous experience with Palm's customer support, I exchanged it through Amazon (whose service was faultless). The problem returned with the exchanged unit after about another week. A little inspection reveals that the speaker is mounted on the back cover of the Palm, and has bare contacts that press against traces on the motherboard when the cover is closed. Apparently the minor stresses of carrying the Palm in my pocket were enough to result in poor electrical contact. Opening and closing the case would restore sound temporarily. Sometimes I could just press on back of the case where the speaker was located, but the problem always came back. I decided to fix this one myself, and soldered a proper electrical connection in place. This fixed the problem and the unit operated well for another 3 months. Draw your own conclusions as to the wisdom of this repair. It was made with usual attention to ESD and thermal sensitivity of the electronics.*Yesterday the unit died in its sleep. It worked fine when I checked some information in an e-mail. A couple of hours later it wouldn't turn on, respond to any buttons, re-insertion of my SD card, or soft or hard resets. It is now a month out of warranty. PalmOne lists charges of around $125 for service and $40 for an advance replacement unit, which are out of the question given its original price.Unfortunately Palm has an established history of poor hardware reliability and intolerable customer service. The Vx was teriffic in my experience, except for a faulty power button. Three years ago I returned my Vx under warranty because of the power button, and the new unit developed the same problem, exactly the same dismaying pattern as with the speaker on my Tungsten E.Despite the many great features of their products, it seems they just can't get everything right at once. The problem is, from reading reviews of their competitors, the other options may not be any better. My wife has had a Tungsten E for about 3 months and hasn't had the speaker problem (though her screen does whine). An extended warranty is a good thing to consider with this PDA. As of this writing, the extended warranty link on the PalmOne support website is broken, so I give up.
TOTALMENTE decepcionadoBuenas nochesCompre este producto, llegue a mi casa le instale tan recomendado FIRMWARE 1.08 le instale el cliente BITORRENT funciono correctamente, en la ma&ntilde;ana no te deficiencia en su funcionamiento a pesar de esta a 1gb decid&iacute; hacer un reset manual por el bot&oacute;n de atr&aacute;s y el equipo MURIO, llame a Garant&iacute;a y me dijeron que lo ten&iacute;a que enviar nuevamente a DLINK. Para mi mejor lean en el FORO de Dlink los problemas del equipo.Saludos
It seems all the negative reviews were exagerated until i bought one... now i realized the importance of these reviews coz im one of the victim that spent a thousand dollar that didn't deliver what im expecting for. In the middle of watching movies (BOSE) it just stopped and ended up using my APEX dvd player ($30) that do the completion of my satisfaction. The sound is good when there's a crashing and some violent action happening other than that everything is just alright. I compared this to my friend's home theater (Energy rc-micro 5.1) he got it for $399 and it's far better. I am no longer a BOSE sound fanatics. There's a lot of cheaper and better sound nowadays. Buying this product is just buying a name. Hope this will help on your purchase.
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.
After a great deal of research and time, I decided to choose this radio over the Grundig G3. In most cases, the reviews indicated that the Sony was a much better radio for reception quality and its synchrounous detection.I wanted a small portable that has sychronous detection capability. I currently own an Eton E1, an Eton E5, and a Grundig G6. Out of the box, the sychronous detection on the Sony did not work. This is most likely a defective radio, but I have other complaints as well (hence, I took a refund instead of an exchange).Pros:-Build appears to be very rugged-The radio has a nice, professional look (glossy silver)-Generous package that includes a SW station book, comprehensive user manual, and an external antenna (but no AC adapter)Cons:-The synchronous detection feature did not work. You could hear it kick in, but it did not improve the reception of the stations at all-The synchronous detector switch, along with the SSB USB/LSB switches, are on the side of the unit and difficult to maneuver without turning the radio sideways to look straight at them. The black labeling over black siding makes them even more difficult to see. The small switches may prove to have a short life over time (speculation only)-Reception was not quite as good, when comparing it to my Eton E5 side by side, as I had expected, especially since the vast majority of the reviews that I have read said that the Sony was far superior to the Eton E5 for reception on all bands except FM. The E5 was slightly better than the Sony on all of the MW and SW stations that I tested them on-The reception improves with the Sony AN-LP1 active antenna, but they are hard to find (get them from Japan via eBay as they have been discontinued)-The external antenna jack is not intended for use with any radios other than a few select Sony radios because it supplies a DC voltage to power the Sony antennas, so it makes it difficult to use other antennas unless you clip them to the whip and forgo use of the external antenna jack-Cannot label the presets with anything other than numbers (no alpha-numeric capability)-The buttons are not backlit, and the display backlighting is not very bright-No signal-strength meterThis radio does not live up to the hype. The synchronous detector was the game-breaker for me, especially considering all of the hype about how good it is. The sychronous detection on my Eton E1XM is fabulous, and it is pretty good on later builds of the Grundig G3, so it can be done well.
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.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with the reviewer who recommended avoiding Maxtor products. I recently purchased a new computer which had a Maxtor hard disk drive, and after less than a month, it quit working. All Maxtor will do is ship me a new drive after I return the old one, expecting me to be able to handle the installing/uninstalling myself, and I'm a complete moron when it comes to computers. It doesn't seem to me that Maxtor offers any customer support whatsoever for those of us who aren't computer geniuses. Did I mention that they also want me to pay for the shipping and handling to replace their defective product? I'll never buy from Maxtor again.
All I wanted was an inexpensive mp3 player to use in the gym. My last one (Zen Nano) broke after I dropped it and I wanted something a little more robust. I assumed that the low price had to do with the lack of bells and whistles on this very basic player but apparently it is a reflection of the quality as well. The battery life is horrendous. It only lasts an hour or two in use and seems to drain over night when the device is turned off. The controls are difficult to use and I was unable to get it out of stopwatch mode with hitting reset. There is definitely a niche in the market for a tough little no frills player but this does not fill it.
Not having access to a camera store to test drive a camera bag, (There is an astonishingly absolute vacuum of camera stores here in picturesque Charleston South Carolina! Who would have guessed?) I believed the company advertising on the Velocity 8. It was one of the few bags that claimed to hold a digital SLR with lens and grip attached. And the sling idea seemed like a good idea as well. Well, the bag will hold the camera with lens and grip attached, but so would a paper sack from Piggly Wiggly. There seems to have been about as much design involved. There is no particular support for the camera, other than the standard Velcro attached dividers. You can stuff it in pretty much any way you want to, but it never really seems to fit in any kind of secure fashion. True, it will hold a good amount of gear, but the top only access is awkward, and you end up digging into the bottom of the bag with no real organization options for lenses, filters, etc. And don't even get me started on the sling strap. It not only doesn't work very well, it makes it difficult to even carry the bag. It can't just be thrown over your shoulder when you need to run. And don't even try to put it on over a jacket. You need to be a bit of a contortionist to get your head and arm through the strap. If there was at least a quick-release buckle on the strap it would help. The bag's flat profile is nice, but wasted. Plus, the round bottom makes it impossible to set the bag down to open it up. It ends up lying on its back, or sort of, since the big fat sling strap sticking out the back won't actually let you lay it down flat. The advertising sounded great! Now, if they would just design the bag that they advertised...Oh, and did I mention that this bag didn't live up to my expectations?
The Recoton 50/1600 W converter worked for approximately 25 minutes when it went out in a puff of smoke and sparks. The odd thing is that the fuse is still intact. Thankfully I was close by to turn the outlet off. Waste of money and dangerous to boot.
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've used an iPod and Sony MP3 players for as long as they existed. My first impressions with the Zune:I hated Sony for cornering me into using their own crappy software and compression, I guess you get that too with the Zune. The interface and software (iTunes) on the iPod is way more polished. iTMS offers incomparable music purchase experience.Sound quality is better on the iPod (and even better if you invest in decent ear buds.)The fact that the battery doesn't run that long on a Zune is a big turn off, I need it to run during my commute, and this is not lasting as long as the iPod 5G.Screen is bigger on the Zune but same resolution so who cares because the video quality (compression) is what makes a difference and I don't want my videos to take more space!The HD size is 30GB so there is no choice of 80GB model?And what's up with the brown model? Yuk!Wireless is useless: sharing DRM protected songs with other Zunes withing 3 feet is a meh for me. I can't use wireless to sync with my PC, why?DRM on the Zune is also a big turn off. Play4sure incompatible with new software? What's up with that?With the iPod, I download songs from iTMS and burn them to CDs. It removes the DRM and I don't get stock with Apple if I don't have to (think long term investment.) I can't do that with the Zune. Microsoft by releasing a DRM that breaks compatibility with previous DRM already showed that we can't rely on them for supporting anything in the future.End of line: Wait for a better model or get an iPod from Christmas.
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.
Great clock for indoor use. Can only be used outdoors, if kept warm and dry. All advertising states it's weatherproof. The owner's manual and manufacturer website state otherwise. Very disappointed as I purchased specifically for outdoor use.
I have great pictures of people using the Kodak Gold K series (earlier version of Kodak Gold 200). The confidence I have of the Kodak film went down the drain with the new series. Even though a check with Kodak claims that only the packaging had change, with the film unchanged. I am however not convinced, as my people pictures suffered tremendously. Since the new series had started I had stop using Kodak 200. Or I tried disperately to buy the older K series Kodak 200.
Mine broke and there's nobody nearby who can fix it. It worked great for a while -- especially the color reproduction. I was amazed at the good color copying quality.Then after eight months the printing started to get really blurry, and despite following the instructions, I was unable to get it to stop being blurry.Finally, the gripper mechanism that feeds the faxes stopped working, meaning that my five page fax would all go through at once unless I tried to feed it through sheet by sheet.I think the technology in this product is good but the manufacturing techniques and design are cheap and inferior. I wouldn't recommend this if you are going to use it a lot or for your business.
ADAPTER IS NOT COMPATIABLE WITH THE GARMIN c330!!Do not buy this part for the Garmin C330 it is NOT compatiable. I place two calls and emailed customer service in early JULY 2007 to let them know that they recommended the wrong part. I also referred them to other customer complaints. Still a month later they have not corrected the problems and I am assuming they do not plan to correct the problem.
Got 2 of theese. Tried both on the same monitor, bad picture. Tried another cheap brand and got a perfect picture.
I bought a few sets of these headphones to use in my classroom with mp3 players at a listening center. They do not work. Students are constantly frustrated that the sound cuts in and out. The headphones work occasionally, but you have to twist the jack around slowly, and my students are not all able to remember or do that. Other pairs of headphones work fine in the mp3 players, so I know it's the headphones that are the issue. I will not buy these again for work or home use. Next time I'll spend a little more money for quality.
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.
This product did not fit my 99 Integra. The correct number from metra is 70-1720. This was frustrating because I was to install this on a specific date and had not removed the radio. The product was not expensive but it was about the same amount of money to ship it back so I now own a piece of garbage. The description said "Honda/Acura 98-up" LESSON: remove your radio first and LOOK at the harness. It will save you time and money.
I bought Lexar Media 128 MB memory stick 2 months back and then it was on 'mail in rebate' but I never received one even after sending all the documents with proof of purchase and the bar codes that I could find on the package. The battery consumption of this stick is also more as compared to the sony counter part, which I owned it before. So even though I paid same amount of money, the performance I got is far less than the sony.I recommend that go for the sony one because at least you will get what you paid for and you won't be fooled by the mail in rebate gocha..
exactly 1 month after the expiration of the 1 year warranty, i upgraded the firmware and the jukebox could not boot up. i had enjoyed it for almost a year, with some annoying problems here & there (nothing major - battery life too short, original rechargeable batteries from archos were no good, losing data). i even upgraded firmware on previous occasions without problem.my big problem arose when i contacted tech support and was told repeatedly that it was a battery problem. it was not. upgrading the firmware somehow corrupted the unit, and i could not get it to work correctly to be recognized by my PC. in short, i spent several hundred dollars to use it for 1 year.
I rated this at one star because it simply did not work for me. After a day and a half of trying, I could connect to the router but it could not detect an internet connection and get online (which to me is one of the more critical functions of a router). I duplicated the settings from my old work horse Linksys WRT54g router (which by the way works fine on my network) but could not establish an internet connection. From reading other reviews, it seems like its a hit and miss product, that is, it works great for some, fails for others. I feel like I took a chance and got a bad egg.If its helpful to anyone, I'm using a Motorola SURFboard cable modem.What made me return this product outright was the tech support from DLink. It was worse than non existent. The tech support number in the packaging didn't even take me to a DLink (something about ADT security) and the phone number from their support website for this product took me to a PHONE SEX HOTLINE. I couldn't believe it! Maybe they got hacked??? But if that's true, how good is the security features on their products?I went out to the store and picked up a different brand router. I won't mention names since I'm not advertising here. Anyways, I got that one set up and online in about 10 min.Will never buy DLink again.If you buy a DLink router I hope you have a better experience than I.
My Dell doesn't "mesh" well with DVD I/O devices. Although it can play movies, trying to burn DVD's on it is a hit or miss. Driver problems plague this device and there's no support from I/O. Name brand is the better way to go. Save your money.
Two of the three have already broken, and my kids don't play rough with them. I returned one and am waiting for it to be returned, and now need to return another for another problem and I can't even reach them. The one time I got through to their customer service I was on hold for 20 minutes!
EDIT: I updated this review in response to comments and changes in the product description.When I purchased the cable the product photo showed gold-plated connectors, and existing reviews (Jose Lima 2007, Larkenfield 2007) mentioned separately insulated wires and gold-plated connectors, so that's what I originally thought I was going to get.The cable I received had nickel-plated connectors; it did not have separately insulated wires. It worked, but the sound started cutting out after less than a month and I've long since thrown the cable away.Given at least one other reviewer of this product (Joseph Z. Singer 2012) didn't get what they expected based on the product description, I think it's safe to say that the product photo and the descriptions of the product in all but the most recent reviews is unreliable. If I were you, I'd buy from another shipper.
Toner does not adhere, you can wipe it off with your finger. Pay the money and get the real thing!
It gets me even more than the 'double' that they usually advertise as the 'increase in range' offered by this card. The rotating antenna is definitely useful in boosting signal reception, but if I had to fault the hardware itself, the rotation parts would be it.A tiny hinge rotates the antenna up 90 and then the antenna plate rotates 340 side-to-side while sticking up out of the hinge. Granted, I haven't broken it yet, but that's probably because it feels so cheap I've had it bound shut almost constantly. The hard limit of the antenna rotating up to vertical, and not 'past vertical' even a little bit has me in constant fear of catching it on something or hitting it accidentally and destroying the hinge's thin plastic parts. The hinge doesn't spring the antenna shut either, so when it's in its down position it just kind of hovers. On the upside of keeping it shut, though, even closed the gain is much better than most internal wireless antennas.The big fault of this card is that it is designed specifically for OS X, but the kexts and proprietary software used to drive the card are below Apple's standards for ease of use and Mac-ness, ...oh... and they cause repeatable kernel panics (unrecoverable crashes of the whole computer). I have to remove the card every time I'm putting the Mac to sleep and reinsert it after waking it. Even then, if the software is having a bad day it will crash the Mac as soon as it sees the card no matter how I baby it. No software updates for the card driver in the months and months I've had it. Having a problem that is easy to cause but that hasn't been fixed by the manufacturer is just inexcusable. Cannot recommend it except for the super-patient user with a desperate need for high gain without a clunky detachable antenna.
Although it was advertised as an extender for Nikon electronic cameras, it fitted none of my lenses. More detail required from the seller.Given the bewildering variety of mounts and lenses now available, advertisements need to carry a lot more detail about what an accessory does not fit. This one did not even fit my Sigma lenses. The list of lenses it did fit was comparatively short, and even these were not all fully functional (many did not support AF).Just not suitable for my needs.
I found the lens I ordered was not described accurately. Repeated calls to 47th provided more bum dope. I returned the lens to them AT MY EXPENSE (no return postage paid return sticker was provided) and still got hit with a $15 restockage charge.
This is a Lenmar DLC5L "replacement". It flops around loosely in the charger. When opening the battery/SD card compartment the battery pops out, meaning you have to remove it to access the memory card.You would think Lenmar would take the Canon original, copy its shape, and sell a cheaper version. Shave a millimeter here and there to avoid a patent lawsuit? I'm getting the original, expensive though it is.
I've owned 3 pairs of "The Plug" over the last several years and was always impressed with the good performance. I bought a set for my wife this month and what is being sold as "The Plug" today is in no way the same as what it was previously. Today's incarnation of "The Plug" is substantially less expensive than in the past and it shows in every way. I compared these side-by-side with my 2 year old pair of "The Plug" and both the build quality and the sound quality are far inferior on today's version. In particular the sound is atrocious. They are very tinny, lack dynamic range, balance and definition. I wouldn't take a pair if they were given to me. Save your money.
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
This product is a TOTAL junk. I purchased and had to return it the next day because the screen did not show any image. I made the mistake to change it for the same item. The replacement worked for a couple of months and then it is not reading DVDs....because Amazon is only responsible for 30 days now I have to waste my time and money calling the manufacturer...DO NOT buy this please.
I have been extremely frustrated with this capture device. I received the DVD EZMaker USB2.0 for Christmas and have not successfully used it to copy an analog home video to DVD without the video quality degrading anytime the camera was moved. Seems to do OK for VCDs, but I bought it to do DVDs! Also, realize that it will not capture analog video in *.AVI format - only MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats or direct to DVD &amp; VCD. I tried to use the MovieMaker software included to convert to *AVI, but it was extremely poor quality. I also tried to import the MPEG-2 files into Pinnacle Studio 8, but could not successfully edit them with that package either.
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
This cable does not work with my ASUS VH226 monitor. When I connected using this cable Windows 7 did not recognized my monitor except as a Non-Pnp Display, which is its way of saying "there is something plugged into your VGA port but I don't think it works right". Because of that the maximum resolution available was 1600x1200 and no matter what resolution I picked the image was blurry. The monitor still works perfectly fine with my old VGA cable outputting picture-perfect 1080p (1920x1080). Unfortunately my old cable was too short for what I needed, hence I tried buying this. A waste of $4, oh well.
I bought an iPod in April, and I was VERY excited. i had recently returned my old MP3 player and got the iPod nano for the same price. I went home, and after figuring out the library, I was ready to go.After a week however, my iPod began to "freeze" and the battery lasted 5 hours at most. The entire back was COVERED in scratches. One day, I put my iPod in my bookbag for only 10 minutes, being very careful with it, and it was in a side pocket. There was only a few THIN notebooks in my bookbag. When i took it out... my screen was CRACKED. from the inside. I was so angry. I tried to take it back, and apparently there was a "dent" in it and they would not replace it.The iPod nano's are extremely non-durable. I do NOT recommend buying one if you are even SLIGHTLY rough on such electronics.
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.
I'm not sure if it is only my 50 pack or all but I end up throwing around 80% of my burned discs away. I have been burning DVDs for years and I have never had a problem until now. So in the trash they go.
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This lamp has a nice look to it but my one year old was able to break it in half. It will no longer screw back together. It's nice looking but it can be knocked over easily. It also gets very hot to the touch. So if you have children or don't like fire hazzards I wouldn't bother.
I bought this card from eTech. The card is not a 4GB! It only gives you 3.67GB storage. Also, like others said, the speed is far slower than a 150X card. The Transcend 4GB 150X SD card writes much faster than the TOPRAM.
I bought 2 and I'm really not satisfied. You really have to play around with the connections to get it to charge and then you have to keep checking it to see if it is still working and start the process all over again if not. This is not covenant or safe when your driving...
I purchased this mouse to use with the computer I use everyday. It was easy enough to install and felt good in my hand. I don't know about the buttons, mostly because I've never really used them anyway - but really didn't use the mouse long enough to consider them. The first day of installation I noticed the cursor jumping. I put new batteries in (instead of the rechargeable batteries that come with it) and tried again - still jumped. So I decided to put the rechargeable batteries back in and let it charge for 24 hours. It still jumped!!! This caused many problems, as I play a multi-player game online and at one point the cursor jumped to the X before I realized it and I clicked myself out of the game completely - not a good thing. I sent it back.
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.
I had problems with mine almost from day one it has never worked right and I only wish I'd returned it while I had the chance. Someone earlier tried to imply that it was poor disc quality. But I've bought brand new discs unwrapped them popped them in and had them not play through. Then take the same disc into the other room and put it in a $50.00 Oritron Player and had it play PERFECTLY... These machines might well serve better as a doorstop than as a DVD Player.
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!
Just as reviewers "Randy" and "Josh" noted, these headphones have passable sound but quickly become uncomfortable.We purchased these for our 13 year old son after another pair was delivered broken, and he tried to use them to listen to Spanish homework and music on his laptop. Within 30 to 45 minutes he began complaining about the same thing those other reviewers noted, that there needs to be a foam pad or something inside the ear cushion areas to stop the hard plastic in there from pushing on the ear ---- which really becomes irritating.Our son tried three or four times, but had the same irritating result each time. Now these headphones are heading to the 'going to charity' pile and we will try to do a better job searching for a third pair.
After reading all the superlative reviews on this product, I bought not 1 but 2 of these routers for 2 offices. Little did I know that no matter what type of settings I tried, the Dlink D-655 would fail to connect with my primary computer, a Lenovo H320 with a gigabit network card and an i5 processor. It's not a problem with just one Dlink DIR 655 router since BOTH routers would not connect to my Lenovo computer, but the DIR655 had no problems with my older XP machines. Specifically the router could not see the computer, much less connect to the LAN or internet. One could blame the Lenovo for not connecting to the Dlink but it connected to a Netgear router without a hitch. Otherwise seems to work fine but the range is not as wide as my previous Medialink router, which failed after just 6 months, and should be avoided at all cost even though it too has a very high rating. Goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover, or ratings in this case.
My daughter-in-law bought this computer and the hard drive crashed in a few days! Not taking a clue, I bought one and my hard drive crashed in 9 months. Dell techs came to the house and replaced the drives, but it shouldn't have happened to new machines!
I purchased this battery from amazon on June 9, 2010 and on Jan 9, 2012 it failed the self-test. It is made in Vietnam. The original APC battery lasted slightly over 6 years. Whereas this one has lasted 1.5 years.
I bought this item as it came recommended in a book. I was thrilled to get it as it says it's compatible with all DSLRs. It seems as it might be more geared for Nikons and Canons -particularly when Canon is specifically mentioned in the small insert that are the instructions. I could not get it to work with the Alpha 200 as the manuafacturer suggested trimming to get it to fit. While they did respond to my inquiry, the instructions were very vague and I never got it to work. Very disappointed, but it may be a nice option for a Canon or a Nikon, which are two of the most popular cameras.
I bought this tripod to use with a spotting scope for long range shooting.With the scope set to 55x magnification, the slightest wind would cause enough movement to make scoring difficult or impossible at long range (300yds).I'm sure this tripod would be suitable for camera use without a high zoom, which is probablu wgat I'll use it for, but I would not recommend it for a spotter for anything over 200 yds.
CD player stopped working after about 10 hours of use. The unit was never abused - my wife used it to listen to an audio book. It sat in the same spot since day 1.
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.
Nowadays, it is very common to throw unfinished software on the market letting us, the users to beta- or even alpha-test the product. And the software is IPod's major issue, because the hardware is really sweet! I love the design and I love the handling too, but the firmware is total crap! Because, like I wrote in the title, my iPod having the firmware ver. 1.1.1 (which is not 1.0) installed, skips and freezes at songs that are ripped from original cd's or downloaded with iTunes. The forums on [...] are full with exactly this kind of complains - now, I'm asking myself, are there ANY developer tests in the Apple house before a bugfix is released?Do we really have to wait before we buy ANY product that has software installed until the Service Pack 2 comes out?Anyway thank you, Apple for providing me such a beautiful player, which skips so many songs!
Well, I'm glad I sold this unit years ago right after I bought it (and purchased a different one). The value is just going to get less and less on this. I just wanted to warn other buyers planning to buy this now--DON'T! At the time, I bought this for $200 thinking that was a great deal... This GPS is honestly not even worth $100.If this is your first GPS, the whole GPS feeling might seem cool at first, but once you actually use this and compare with other GPS units out there, this is complete garbage. It's absolutely useless.- It takes a long time to lock on to the satellite. (only a few satellites built-in too, which means less reliability.)- The unit is very fat because of the hard drive. Hard drive is prone to more failures. Makes additional clicking noises, like most hard drives, when accessing anything.- POI, address searches takes forever. Worthless. Very very low processor.- The unit cannot turn on right away. It takes awhile to boot-up every time.- When navigating through the maps, it has to preload each area. It takes forever; it's like having a 28k dial-up connection or less and trying to drag through the maps in Google Maps. Very limited zooming/viewing options.- Route calculations takes forever. If you go off course, recalculation is completely out of the question.- Video playback is a gimmick. This is a GPS. It's not even worth it for the video capability because it is strict on the video resolution and file format (I believe it was something really low like 320x240 and XVID) AND because of the slow processor, it can't even keep up with most of the video -- even if you meet the minimum requirement/video bitrate, etc.This is outdated technology. GPS is getting cheaper, since it's becoming more common, and you can get much better features/portability for your money. Even if this is selling really cheap on Ebay, I suggest you don't waste your money.
Two years ago I purchased two(yep! 2) Polaroid, 19" units (FLM-1911 to be exact). The display worked fine but the remote contol receiver failed on the first unit at eighteen months. By failing, I mean that it became "Hal" and changed channels, changed volume flipped between TV andr monitor mode and totally took control of itself. There was no stopping it! Polaroid said: tough - out of warranty. However, they did agree to ship me a refurbished "similar" unit for a mere $XXX which was about the discounted price of a new unit.I bit, they shipped. First the wrong control was shipped. When that was corrected, the unit provided proved to be unrepaired and would not work. A replacement for the replacement was provided. It never worked right either and I gave up and bought a different brand.At twenty-six months the second unit went into "Hal" mode! I said design problem! Polaroid said: tough - out of warranty but for a mere $XXX they offered to ship a refurbished unit....
There was a problem with set up...I called Customer Service and spent 10 minutes with a guy trying to give me "free" stuff for $11.95 cause I was the 100th caller. I kept asking if this was D-Link's customer service and was assured that it was. I kept saying I didn't want the "free" stuff, just answers to a set up problem and he kept telling me he would get to it as soon as his computer booted the info and then continued to try to get me to take the "free" stuff. After hanging up I called back and got the same..."congratulations, you're the 100th caller, etc." Finally just returned the router to D-Link.
Originally purchased during the second fall of law school. I was initially quite pleased with this device, but have changed my mind over the years.Pros: feature set far ahead of its time.Cons: build quality, build quality, build quality - the plug for the battery pops open, turning off the device (it never did snap quite right), the plug for the ear phones broke, disconnecting the sound, the color screen is too small to watch videos and is scratch prone, the battery life is a joke.Primary uses: recording lectures during law school (which worked sometimes, but often produced inaudible recordings - truly disappointing!), listening to MP3s (which worked most of the time, until the ear phones plug broke)Secondary uses: portable hard disk for photos (20 GB let me enjoy my digicams, but watch out - sometimes it would say a card had been fully downloaded, but after trying to preview the photos, the images would be corrupted or unusable!)Unacceptable for uses such as: playing video - it just sucked! too much of a pain to convert all my videos, too hard to watch, and when I tried, the battery didn't last long enoughIn short, too much was attempted, and too little delivered with this model. Compared to the limited feature set of the iPod, I stuck with the Archos - it just did sooo much more.But now it doesn't do anything at all, but just sit in my drawer collecting dust. A tremendous pity.
We run an inbound help desk and needed a QOS router as we just bought a new telephone system that can VOIP to our own private phones at remote locations. This router could NOT handle it at all! The wireless has less reach than the typical cheapie Linksys units we have come to love. Finally we boxed it up and sent it back. Got the Linksys Wireless N without external antennas and it's GREAT! Handles the QOS without fail, wireless G is awesome as we have no N units yet. Pass on this model!
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.
Installation disk won't run. I tried to install it on a 6 month old Toshiba MX35-S111 laptop with 5x the CPU, 10x the memory, and 30x the hard drive space required according to the box. I made sure nothing else was running. The installation failed repeatedly. Delorme should test their product better before shipping. After several hours of trying, I gave up and returned it. I'll give one of their competitors a try.
After having found the first shipment of my order dated 12/17/2007 which I had to return as defective due to the Output from the HDMI not working. I returned the first unit and received a replacement from Electronica on January 12. After connecting I found this defective also and have requested a RMAR from Electronica for a full refund.I do not know whether it is Electronica or D-Link at fault but after having paid over $60.00 in shipping costs, I am not satisfied with the service I have been given.D-Link DSM-520 MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player
Seemed like a nice concept, but upon receiving it I found it's a terrible execution. Trays are cheaply designed with a support you have to remove to install the drive. Once that support comes out, the tray is flimsy and difficult to work with until the drive is secured in it. On well-designed trays, the support doesn't need to come out; it just stays out of the way.I was concerned it would ventilate effectively. There is a fan, however there's 2 small holes in the backplane to allow airflow; the fan grossly dwarfs these vent holes. I don't see how it would cool the drives at all and I didn't get to find out......and here's why: I installed the cage in my media server, hooked power up to it and mounted 3 drives in their trays. I slid the trays in and powered up. I heard the SNAP. My case fans twitched. Then nothing happened. The machine wouldn't even power up. Trouble shooting revealed the three drives just over a year old were no longer working. They were fried by (my best guess) a voltage overage or a short in the cage.I just shipped this back to the seller with an RMA. I'm thankful for that. However, what about the $300 in drives I'm out? I contact Icy Dock who put it as nicely as they could: sounds like your problem. They maintain they stand by their product, however they won't go as far as to replace the drives. That makes me a little angry. I can only urge you stay away from these guys and everything they sell. I bought a product in good faith it would work, but it caused damage to my property and I'm left paying for it.If you want a great analogy as to what can happen to you with this device, watch Tommy Boy. You know, where he explains what happens if his client buys inferior brakes: a fiery car crash with kid screaming and the manufacturer of those brakes just shrugs.Anyway, I'm off looking for a different product and 3 new hard disks. Hope Icy Dock goes under and they find work at an iPhone sweatshop.
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."
This cable does not click into ports. It is very loose and flimsy. Would not recommend to anyone. Do not buy.
I was a regular costumer but this time delivery is very very delay. till now i didn't get the printer.
The longer I own this unit the less I like it. Command response is SLOW. Press a button and wait and wait for something to happen. Timed recording is iffy. Sometimes it records sometimes it doesn't. I am about ready to replace it with something else.
bought for 99c. shipped for 5.00. seller will refund my money less shipping. i have to ship back on my own. slick seller. and item is not as it looks either.
Dlink DIR655 extreme N router doesn't work as advertised. Tech supportis uninformed, naive, and unfamiliar with technology. DMZ doesn't work.Firewall is undefeatable. Packets on DMZ placed IP node are filtered.UDMP multicasting discovery protocols will not work properly on the LAN,even with routers multicasting switches enabled. I'm suspecting that theBelkin product may be a better bet.It's fast, but tech support on this product is about on the level of Linksys. . . which is to say . . . Godawful. . .K.
Being that XP support is going a way, this software seems like it would be a bit of a waste at this point. I picked it up for a newbie. I tested it and it ran flaky. So, it was never used. Based on the cost, a return wasn't worth bothering over. Looking back, a waste of money.
At first I loved this product. Yeah it struggles sometimes with words but usually if I hand it over to my husband it understands him and vice versa. But now I'm heartbroken because the screen is malfunctioning. The writing no longer shows up clearly. It's past the 90 day warranty so I'm out of luck. It stays on my fridge and has fresh batteries. I just wish it lived up to the hype. Not sure if I'm willing to chance trying the new one coming out.
LIKES:-glows green - has on/off button for this feature.-nice rubbery texture.-one could roll it up relatively small, throw it around, etc. and probably not hurt it.-silent use.DISLIKES:-have to press hard/awckwardly because keys WOBBLE A LOT.-typing speed significantly reduced.-hand discomfort increased.-children can and will love to because of the rubbery feel-pull the keys off one by one- and quickly, too! (I thought, 'hey, indestructable, I can let him touch it for a sec...' Nope. In under ten seconds a key was ripped loose. The silicon is very thin and the keys are inviting to peel off, so watch out!
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.
Initially hesitant about making such a large purchase online, I did so anyway based on much of the glaring feedback I read. What a mistake! The delivery truck broke down so I received the TV later than promised. The delivery guy basically ran out of the door after bringing the TV in the house and told me if I had any problems to call Amazon. Hooked the TV up and realized why I should not have bought this thing online. The picture is terrible! Bought all the upgraded cables etc and still no difference.Attempted to return the TV and Amazon told me they don't take TV's over 27 inches back. Learned a hard lesson. Will never make a large purchase online or with Amazon again.
The unit does have both a pen and stylus as advertised.I'm taking off two stars because it's cheaply made, seems more like a pen you'd find in the bargain bin at Staples, or at the dollar store.I'm taking off another star for the stylus itself.Now, these were available before the Iphone 3 & 3GS, so it's possible it's not Pilot's fault it doesn't interact well with the Iphone . I purchased this unit because I have fat fingers, and on the Iphone the letters and numbers on the right side of the keyboard give me trouble. I'd hoped the stylus would help me.The stylus is not responsive at all on the Iphone as you don't press down on the keyboard, instead you slide the key up. This stylus, for me at least, doesn't grab the key and allow me to pull it up.It may work great on other keyboards however, so you may find the stylus more useful. But that won't change the cheap look and feel.
As i awoke from a somber sleep this morning i was greeted by my mother, wearing unusually tacky clothing and sporting some green Nikes. She said a package came to me and i sunk to the floor, I knew they were my Skull Candy's. Ecstatic and almost to the point of tears i gathered my emotions and ripped that box to shreds. There they were the Skullcrushers Snoops. Wow how beautiful, i kept hearing ice cubes "today was a good day" in Snoops voice. But in actuality today wasn't a good day. I struggled opening the package, encountering many sharp ends and plastic that seemed to replicate the toughness of metal. Bloodied and wounded i finally opened the packaging. I noticed how small the headphones actually were, i felt as if i had bought these not for me but for my baby brother. No big deal i thought, i know these will sound great. Wrong! They sounded like dollergeneral brand bass pumper headphones but worse. Today wasn't a good day.Now im not trying to knock the SkullCandy brandname but you guys have to step it up, incorporate the music aspect to the headphones as well as the killer look. Make some headphones that rival the best in the business and make me as well as your huge fan base proud. I hope to one day buy some fat ass headphones with a crazy hot design on it, flip he noise cancel and find myself in a world with deep low bass, high, highs and low, lows, with frequency and range as wide as the great plains east of the Mississippi. Please SkullCandy flip the cycle and point it towards the music. I just have one question spoken true from Tupac himself, "Can you picture my prophecy?".Thank you, Joseph Mihlan
These Speakers seem great at first..... I should know I've owned two sets in three years.... The first set I bought ...in early 2000. I moved in 2001 and shortly after moving the Subwoofer went out. The satellites worked, just no bass, since all the bass is channelled through the sub. Ok I then ordered another set from Amazon.com, that set died this weekend. Same thing the Sub is gone. The satellites sound fine. If it was something different I'd see it as a fluke. But it was the same problem both times. Because of this I doubt I ever buy another Altec Lansing product again. When I first heard this set at best buy I was in love they blew away the Cambridge soundworks and boston aqcoustis that were on display at the time. The sound gets alot richer after about two months or so when the speakers get good and broke in. However like most folks I am not made of money and can't afford to buy multimedia speakers every year. I'd recommed either going with Klipsch, my roomate has had his Klipsch for over a year and a half and they rock when combined with an SB Audigy card. Me I think I'm going to try the Logitech Z560 this time around, due to all of the hot reviews I've read and friends have had these since they hit the market. Besides they have had a nice price drop recently too.
Out of the box it was great. Easy to understand, big bright screen, multiple options for voices, etc... I got it as a birthday present (4/28) and I'm already fed up with it (5/1) and sending it back. The unit's been really fickle about turning on. I've already had to hit the Reset button 5-7 times. Also, the car adapter AND the home cradle don't charge the unit either. It may have just been a bad unit, but I'm trying one of the other brands next.
We got new ceiling tiles in my office and I lost reception of my favorite radio station.. I bought several different Amplified Antenna including this one... All together they were mostly about the same.. I returned this one because it was larger and more expensive than the other smaller "Terk Pi" I bought at my local best buy for $40... which worked just as good... I still don't don't have a decent signal but it helped a little.
oh boy....did I EVER have high hopes for this litttle box....sadly as much as I wanted to like it, I guess it just wasint meant to be, I mean dont get me wrong, the colors deffinetly cool and all, and it has more features than you can shake a stick at, I'm still hard pressed to say its more useful than a palm V. I guess the bottom line here is the cassio cassiopea e-115 is a great multimedia powerhouse, but in the long run it just isint practical enough....just my 2 cents
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.
Wonder why you're getting such an extra featured printer so cheap? You're probalby only getting reject half filled cartridges included, and look at the cost of new cartridges and consider how frequently you may need to buy them unless you hardly ever do any printing.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!
I have been using the LX 710 for about a year. It's a great keyboard on which to type, very comfortable, etc. I have had consistent problems with connectivity, dropped keys, having to pull reset the connection. I find that it consumes battery juice faster that expected. It works beautifully and then for several minutes, I'm fiddling with it...working to bring 'er back to life. Perhaps my unit is simply buggy. However, there may be another more current Logitech system that works more reliably.Go for a newer unit. Otherwise, the ergodynamics with a good wrist pad, support are good. You want a keyboard to work 100% of the time without fail. I don't feel that this one hits the mark. Portability is great but when you are typing and it drops keys...this is frustrating.
A complete disaster. Worked well at first, then problems with buffer underuns, then more problems with destroying CDs.
I should have remembered that saying because for this product it couldn't be more right. A previous reviewer wrote an excellent review that I couldn't hope to even compare to. I wish I took heed to what he was saying because he was totally correct. Don't believe the few 4+ stars up there they are totally wrong.I did nothing to this player and it will not even turn on anymore. It worked correctly for 10 mins and then it just...died. After reading how fragile they are I took great care of it and still it doesn't work.
I spent a small fortune on this printer and the following have never worked properly, multiple sheet feeder, scanner, and every xth time I put an envelope thru, the machine jams and tells me I have a print head problem, which I have discovered is not true.I have bought HP printers for 20 years and have never had the problems I have with this dreadful machine.
0 star if I could since it is almost consider to be DOA. Don't know how good the camera yet. But just after a few shots, the battery is dead. Based on Canon's support, I have to send the battery back for them to check. What a bull!!! Now I have to wait a few weeks before I can use it again if I am lucky enough.
For me, the bluetooth transmitter doesn't work very well. It is too large to be that useful for walking around and it doesn't fit with my iPod case, so I can't use both together. It also doesn't connect very snugly, which means that if I carry it loose it keeps cutting out because the connection between the transmitter and the iPod is interrupted. So I end up using it only when I'm in one place and just leave my iPod on the desk. Even then the connecton is bad enough that I have to do all sorts of tricks to get the transmitter to work, like laying the iPod on a desk with a pencil under the transmitter to keep the connection (otherwise I only get the left speaker in the headphones).Good idea, not great execution. If I'd realized these problems earlier, I would have just returned it. I thought it was something I was doing. I basically almost never use it anymore because of these problems.If someone else could do a version of these headphones that had a smaller transmitter that worked well, that'd be great. I can't recommend these though.
The headphone worked okay for a couple of months, then one side stopped working. Bought two of these in the past year, this issue happened with both.
I always preferred trackballs to standard computer mice. In the past I've used Logitech's marble trackman and Microsoft's excellent, and sadly discontinuedMicrosoft Trackball Explorer. Without going into too much detail, Logitech's Optical Trackman is the greatest replacement for the input device I miss the most. I used it for both gaming and CAD work and it excelled in both roles. The left click is a little too close to the two other side buttons and it is a bit small and in games it can cause you to switch items/weapons at inconvenient moments and you get used to it. Unfortunately these input devices aren't built to last. In the period of two years I owned two of these. Within 8 months the left click and become dull and unresponsive and would require extra, wrist tiring, effort to get button cover to trigger the switch. I recommend not getting one unless it comes with a warranty.
This product has excellent features, except for the lack of a battery backup. However, when the speakers stopped working just before the one-year warranty expired, I spent literally hours on the phone with their customer service outpost, being subjected to various stalling tactics before being informed, on my third call, that they just would not honor the terms of the warranty. I would buy this item (or anything from Phillips) only if you're willing to regard it as disposable.
I bought this tv on 11/24/2006. It is now 09/15/2008 and the tv is broken with a repair estimate of 900.00 plus labor. Sorry I listened to consumer report.
When my Palm V died after many years I thought that I would upgrade to a Tungsten E. How wrong I was: though the display is a delight, the handheld itself is useless. The battery dies after I have checked 3 or 4 days of my agenda and maybe 3 addresses. When the battery dies, there is no flash memory so when I charge it up again I have a blank handheld. Even if I turn it off the moment the low battery warning comes on, all the data will be lost. The charger is cumbersome to carry and is pointless unless I have my computer with me to reload all the data. The metal carrying case is cute, but there is no good way to reach the stylus except by shaking the handheld out of its case (hard to do if you don't have both hands free) or breaking your nails on it. I do not bother to use the Tungsten E any more: I keep my agenda on my computer and telephone numbers in my cell phone. What a shame: the Palm V was a great product, but Palm has killed its market by putting out this model. A misconceived product and expensive at any price.
This 3M adjustable Gel Wrist Pad is the WR421LE model which measures 7 1/2 by 10' and is made of rigid grey colored anti-microbial material which the manufacturer claims will inhibit bacteria growth and slow its degradation. This material is also supposed to cut down on energy costs and battery usage. It has a comfortable black leatherette wristrest that must be attached to the mouse pad and rubber feet that must be attached to the bottom to give it a front or back tilt. This is well made and may work for you, however I have the following observations.The mouse pad must be completely assembled with special pre-cut Velcro-type tape and the instructions are abstract diagrams which I found less than helpful. I had a very difficult time assembling it and if you screw up there are no extra little pieces of tape to correct one's error. While I do spend extended time on my lap top, I do not have carpel tunnel syndrome and so it had a rather uncomfortable and unnatural angle for me. I have ended up continuing to use my old low-tech mouse pad but I did unattached the wristrest which is now resting at the bottom of the mouse pad and it works really well. As for energy savings, I have never replaced the battery in my ancient Logitech mouse and so I don't see battery life as much of an issue here and I have never really considered mouse use to be an energy vampire.
It worked for a few weeks, then failed. No physical damage - it just stopped working. I've never seen a cable do that before.
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...
You have very little room in this case, just enough for the camera without the adapter, no room the sun shade. difficult to close and the zipper not sturdy
Hello good night. I hope that you are well. One of the cameras that I bought to you does not pledge since it is made to make be worth the guarantee. To that direction the shipment so that me you change it please. Greetings.
So, lets break down their selling points:* High-performance fiber optic cable with highly polished elementsQuality of fiber really only matters for the length of a run. As long as the light shows up at the end, the cable works. At a insane length of 6m, I hardly think fiber quality maters as long as it isn't opaque. "Highly polished elements" refer to the ends of the fiber. If the light cannot get into the fiber, you don't have a connection. As long as they don't cut the fiber with a chainsaw, you should be good for 6m. Nothing special.* Accurate audio signal transfer for greater clarity with enhanced transparencyAccurate signal transfer means that this cable delivers the light from point A to point B. If they didn't do this, they couldn't market this as a TosLink cable. Basically tells you that you aren't buying an expensive rope.* Gold-plated connections for low signal loss, improved conductivity and oxidation resistanceThis one leaves me lost for words. Now why would gold plating help the transfer of light? It doesn't. It doesn't matter if the cable can conduct electric as the sole purpose of the cable is to transfer light, in fact, it might be seen as a reason to not buy this cable as it could accidentally short something else out. And oxidation resistance, if they had made the connectors out of plastic they would not run into oxidation problems in the first place. There is no reason to use metal. It just wastes the already scarce gold supplies we have.* Extra durable blackscope opaque jacket, all metal non-magnetic barrelOk, they say it is durable. This might be important if you expect to yank this cable out and stomp on it daily. If you are using this cable in a studio environment then it isn't going to be moved very often if at all. Again, waste of metal.* Measures 6 meters (20 feet)Only valid selling point in the entire description. I can't imagine them not being able to measure.In short, if you want an optical cable, get the cheapest that works. If it breaks, buy another cheap one. You can find 6 meter cables for a few bucks. As long as light goes from point A to point B, you will get the best sound quality the connected devices can offer.
The setup following the instructions that came within the CD never worked. The personnel in tech support need support. Yea, it suck! The phone communication with them is awful; in addition it is quite obvious they are not well prepared to deal with this matter. After going in circles for 1 hour, the tech support just gave up saying that probably my computer was too old (in reality my pc is just 2 years old). I ended putting back my old linksys router. Please, stay away from D-link.
When I order the TI-84 Presentation link there was a picture of the presentation link with a TI-84 calculator. When I placed my order I thought I was buying the TI-84 calculator and the presentation link. Was very disappointed when I found out that I only purchased the presentation link. I only needed the TI-84 calculator, but decided to order the TI-84 presentation link when I thought that I was buying both the calculator and presentation link.
I picked up this speaker system because I needed a 3-piece for my computer. At the time, I really didn't know what really good sound was, but after hooking these up I could tell something was wrong. The tweeters are really nice, unbelievable crisp and clear. However, the sub was really funky. Something must have literally been wrong with this thing. It not only lacked a volume control, but the thing was literally off-key and out-of-tune. It was merely a thumper-in-a-box. The sub was so bad I returned it and got the Logitech Z-340's and was very satisfied. The sub was so horrible on this 221 set it just killed my music and made it sound horrible. I listened to my 8 buck headphones until I returned these because they sounded so bad. Really dissappointing speakers from such a high quality speaker manufacturer. Altec Lansing makes such nice speakers, but these speakers in partilcular were horrible. Considering the AL 621 is such an awesome system, I'm guessing the budget limited this system's quality.bottom line: Don't buy. ....
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.
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.
You get what you pay. The hard drive end of the connector is of low quality and does not fit snug in the drive. A smallest shift of the cable causes the drive to loose power. All of the 3 splitter cables I ordered exhibited this behavior. I have 3 other sata power connectors to compare: a connector from my power supply, a power splitter from a well-known brand, and another from a noname manufacturer. All of them sit in the drive much tighter than this particular connector. I would return these power splitters, but the shipping would probably be more than the refund.
I installed the battery in the backup unit and ran all the tests to confirm that it was working. After 3 weeks the backup unit began alarming and showing overload status. After disconnecting everything from the unit it was still showing overload and alarming, then I disconnected the battery and the backup stopped alarming and the overload condition went away. I went to return the battery and discovered that I cannot because it is considered hazardous by Amazon. I then emailed the APC to find out how to get a replacement and the response from APC was that the would help me determine what is wrong with the backup unit.
This is a good BD player in general, but one of the main reasons for the purchase was for playback of shared video files on my network. They play fine, but you don't have an option to FF/Rew or Pause these files during playback. My other Samsung player does this without an issue. In contacting Samsung, they confirmed this is not an option on this model and offered no explaination or solution in sight. If this function is not an issue for you, then go for it. Otherwise, look for another purchase option. I'm waiting to hear back from Vanns to see if they will take it back in exchange for another model...
I was very bothered by the DNIe effect on 'noisy edges' - instead of minimizing noise, this set seems to bring out lots of detail in the noise that simply isn't there. For digitally perfect pictures, this may not matter, but for everything else, I felt this really ruined the picture.Since there are many other good sets in this price range, I simply can't recommend this set for any reason. None of the other sets I tested (Sony, Panasonic) with the same source material show the same problem.
Simply stated, they won't hold a charge for very long.I purchased expressly for, and have only used in, my wireless computer mouse. They worked just fine for the first several weeks, holding a charge for 7-10 days. Now, FOUR DAYS after the return policy Expired, they won't hold a charge for more that 2-3 days.Spend the extra [...] and buy a Name Brand, cause these just aren't worth the money saved.
My strip pretty much began acting up about six months ago. Certain outlets had to have the plug jostled and delicately balanced inside in order for them to work. Finally, I began hearing a strange crunch sound when I jostled the plugs, and I knew it was the end. This is not audiophile quality equipment, and shouldn't be thought of as such. That being said, I have had noise and surge protectors made for musicians that have toasted after a few years. So who's to say what is what in that regard. I probably wouldn't buy another one, but you can bet I will try to return the one I have for an exchange. It is supposed to protect your equipment for five years, after all.
I've bought thousand's of dollars worth of hardware over the years. This piece of crap takes the cake. I will crawl a mile through broken glass on my stomach before I EVER buy a "pinnacle" product again. "Pinnacle" refers to the Pinnacle of crapdom. I installed/uninstalled this dog 3 or 4 times before I gave up, even after nearly KILLING my OS in the process... AVOID this GARBAGE! If they PAID you to use it it wouldn't be worth it...
you can hardly see the screen, the pictures come out with terrible quality and it was difficult for my daughter to use.
I got the unit home and was very excited about how easily it mounted under the cabinet. The template was easy to use and the installation was quick. Then I encountered the remote, looked great, slim styling, and long range. So far so good. Then I tried to set the clock and it would not set. I called Polaroid for assistance and they said I had the wrong remote. They shipped me a new remote a week later. The remote made no difference. I called Polaroid again and they told me they could not figure out how to set the clock either. Two days later, the unit was now 15 days old, the screen went black. IT REALLY IS A PIECE OF JUNK.
Here in the USA you get basically a crippled version of the T30. Own a Mac? Windows 2000 machine? Forget about it. This thing doesn't even have basic features like drag & drop, you have to use the crummy Windows Media Player v10 to do EVERYthing.The unit itself is OK, but putting music on it is enough hassle that I'd rather use my old Samsung MT6.I give it one star because there's no option for zero stars. Poorly designed, poorly executed, and downright user unfriendly.The worst part is, with proper UMS firmware this thing would be OK. Only ppl in the US get the crappy "MTP" (aka Windows Media Player) version.
I bought this TV about a year and a half ago, and although I was initially impressed with the picture quality of the TV, my TV has been in the shop for a total of 3 months as of this writing. The problem I've had with the TV is quite similar to the one which others have described, where the TV randomly blinks off and on until it finally burns and fizzles out.. I have also seen that it is a serious fire hazard because of this same problem, although I was fortunate enough not to have my set catch on fire. I had purchased a 3-year extended warranty from The Brick, but their service center says that they have tried with no avail to obtain the needed parts from Thomson/RCA. I have tried contacting their customer support department, and they have been nothing but rude and unhelpful. I would not recommend this TV or any other RCA product, unless you enjoy headaches.
I bought this so we would have a charger for our iPods and iPhone in the car. It was a waste. It did not work in any adaptor port I put it in. It was disappointing.
The bag this cable came in had a "Cables Unlimited" sticker covering up a "StarTech" sticker. When I tried it, my multi-input TV could not detect "PC connected", which it can with two other VGA cables I have. I decided to open up the connectors and found that the cable itself seems to be good quality shielded cable. However, the RGB shield connections (pins 6, 7, and 8) were intentionally shorted together inside both connectors - not a huge problem, but not to spec. The real problem for my application was that pin 5 ground was left completely unconnected inside both connectors.
this player is extremely fragile.and certainly not worth anything more than 30 dollars.when something breaks and you do not know how it happened than the product was made very cheap.my screen is cracked and i lost almost 200 dollars on this item,it is extremely depressing.do not even try to buy this item. this was by far the worst experience i have ever had on amazon.
Before you buy this awful product check out the warranty- it is for only 90 days. NOMAD's business plan is to sell an expensive piece of equipment that will most definitely fail after 90 and usually before 365 days so that the unwary buyer will then pay an exbortitant fee to replace something that should not have broken in the first place and should have been under warranty if it did.Our first NOMAD's drive crashed in one week - the second lasted about 7 months. Our experience here is far from unique. When customer service wanted to charge us $120.00 to repair, we took the high road and bought an IPOD. We also shipped the dead unit to the company's president, who is apparently content with his dupe the consumer program.Caveat Emptor
When i got this thing i thought is was the player from heaven. less then a week later...it gave me hell. It made a weird bepping sound, would'nt play music with out turning off, and it would not connect to the usb port. in all i just got a replacement and if it dosnt work im gettin the iGP-100. Burm yours.
The cord was advertised as a 10ft. cord, but I was sent a 6ft. cord. Had to send it back and reordered with a different company. The company I originally ordered it from was Amamax Dist. Center in Houston, TX.
Product is not very useful because it writes out to the connected disk in the product's own unique format -- neither that of Windows nor of Macintosh -- this makes it impossible to plug the disk being used directly into a Windows or Macintosh PC.
A real piece of junk! Don't waste your money on this. I used it with a Nikon D80 and several lenses including Nikon and Sigma. It has great difficulty focusing on an an object, even an infinite distances, if it focuses at all. Save your money and don't buy this. Use your money for a real telecon!
As people say. you get what you pay for.Works decent but like the other guys said, loose everything in the extension tube. so there is a lot of black around and you would need to zoom in to make it pretty.Panasonic HDC TM90 is my camcorder, i was thinking it was just me cause i had to have a custom step up ring made but it seems its just the Lens.
The sound quality was good, but after a half dozen trips on an airplane the small plastic ear piece holder broke and I could not find service or parts for the unit anywhere. I tride to glue it but the material would not hold.
The Sony case wasn't designed for my Sony CD Walkman D-FJ041 model, although I was originally told that it was. When I spoke to someone when I complained, I was told that the model wasn't designed for the walkman that I had purchased from AMAZON, a week earlier - DUH!Thankfully, they accepted the return with no problem and helped me purchase the correct carring case.
I paid nearly $80 for this item when it came out and barely use the thing because it works so poorly. I've had such a difficult time finding stations that are clear enough to work with it and then when I do find one it usually doesn't work for more than 20 minutes at a time as I travel through different parts of the state. The signal is obviously very week and the process neccessary to change the broadcasting station is more difficult than other products out there - and more hazardous as it requires your attention to be dirrected down to the cig lighter area for a good amount of time. I've used other peoples adapters and have not had any of the problems I've had with my Belkin. I will not be buying any more of their products.
It was a great camera .. it took great quality photos. the the flash sometimes dosent work to well. After a few weeks it stoped working all together- it wouldnt turn on or anything. my advise - get a different camera even if costs a little more.
It's massive, extremely noisy, software for OSX is buggy and functions don't all work.Good; color prints good quality, nice finish, can be tuned to close to cmyk, prints from camera memory cards, lots of features. Has Ethernet and USB.Bad; buggy software for OSX, loud shocking noise when printing, loud shocking noise at regular intervals when not printing, slow printing, pages print off centre, grayscale printing is poor unless using color so you have to waste color toner, won't give audio while in faxing, can't cancel fax redial with 'cancel' button, 'cancel' button sometimes means 'reset preferences', Phone support; they try hard but I've spent many hours and solved nothing. Installation - bring lunch. Scanner seldom works (software problems). HP Director buggy. You'll need print off or find manual (pdf) Director won't access it after a while. Keep behind soundproof wall (HP says 66 decibels, that's louder than conversational speech).If you can put up with the car crash noises and the bulk, you get a great colour copier and OK fax, but I'm keeping my ancient Apple Laserwriter for better b&w; print quality and speed and using my inkjet for colour proofing so it wont scare people working or sleeping in my house.
The FZ50 just barely fits in this case, but only with the filter removed. For the price it's not worth returning but I really do not recommend. Maybe it fits the FZ30 better.
These headphones are inaudible under water.They are also uncomfortable to wear.You can not hear the music under water.Not recommending these.
I've had numerous problems with my e740. The battery meter is often inaccurate and battery life is poor when the compact flash card is in or WiFi is turned on. ActiveSync drops the connection periodically for no reason. Also, for such a fast processor, the machine is rather sluggish. The graffiti is too sensitive, and often interprets a line as switching to punctuation mode-- very frustrating.Despite all of the neat features, this PDA has been a terrible disappointment.
This product was so sensitive to interference from other devices that even after powering off all the cordless phones in the house, powering down all PCs with wireless and the wirelesss router, my neighbors equipment still caused static in the picture. BTW the distnace between transmitter and receiver was 10 feet without any obstructions at all.. What a waste of money.There should be a lower rating than 1 for this one...
Why I gave it one star? Because it doesn't even power on although I bought it brand new. Of course I fully charged the battery! Of course i tried new batteries.I called canon, canon said I had mail it to canon for services and i have to pay the shipping to the factory.I asked how long to get it fixed and they said at least a month. I asked can I get a exchange and they said no.The body and lens are made with plastic. very cheap.For a product and services like this, it deserves 0 star.You gave it 5 star because you are lucky.
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.
I travel frequently and these were the first pair of NCH's I purchased. Overall, I thought they did there job canceling aircraft noise, but I could only wear them for so long because they made my ears and head extremely warm. At first I thought maybe I head a cold or something, but then it happened everytime I wore them. I returned them to BestBuy and am now on the prowl for something better.
The Ipod Video is a decent MP3 player on the whole; it looks sleek and elegant, though on closer examination it may have some cheap shoddy furnishings, the display is crisp and clear and it does what you would expect it to. The problem starts with I-tunes.The ipod is supposed to be the most revolutionary music player on the market, defining the norms of MP3 player design. I am not an apple user (apart from using the occasional mac at the college library...which is also quite a sucky experience) and this is the first apple product I have actually owned. I was expecting seamless software design where functionality would just flow and I was so so disappointed with what I got. I-tunes is apples bain, and for the life of me, I cannot understand why any one would use this software as their music player, unless they were forced to (as all ipod users are) and why people all over the internet are not bitching about this piece of sh-software. It lacks the most simple, obvious functions (like automatically scanning the primary music folder to update the library) that are available on free software like Winamp (which truly rocks), the interface design is not smooth and fluid, like you would expect from apple, but is cluttered, heavily redundant and plain n' simple, bad. Lastly, I-tunes is completely unstable and the Ipod + Itunes combo (made for each other, it seems) almost wrecked my computer, causing some kind of malfunction in my motherboard, and after an hour of struggling and resetting my bios, I got it back on its feet. It is pretty apparent that apple is all about the looks, and people are more than willing to sacrifice functionality, to use something that looks cool.
I had been searching for a full spectrum light for a while. This lamp appeared to be the only one on the market that provided true, full spectrum lighting. I have had it for approximately 4 years and have had to return it for repair 3 different times (or request replacement parts). This time, I talked with Customer Service before returning the lamp -- she told me to send it in, it would only cost $9 or so to ship, they would fix it and return it. What she MEANT was that I should take the lamp apart and send only the ballast, as if I would know that is in fact the part that is broken. The lamp itself cost $60 to ship. I thought, well, she was off with the $9 estimate, and although I realized what she must have meant, I wanted to make sure the right part of the lamp was fixed vs. sending this part and that part. After sending it, 1.5 months passed and I hadn't heard from anyone. I finally called, and the box had been sitting in a receiving area because it didn't have the right paper on the outside of the box. Then I was told they would fix it and contact me for return shipping. WHAT? I had several email conversations prior to sending the lamp. No mention of this policy. And I know I didn't pay for return shipping the prior times (ballast only those times). Anyway, after I complained, they agreed to waive the return shipping for this repair, but 2.5 months later, I still have no lamp back.I would NOT recommend buying a lamp from this company, unless you're ok with using it for only a year or two.
Yup-appears to download just fine and then the error message: Cannot find any photo viewer, or another program owns it. The program will exit." Bought from Amazon, told to return it because it was defective. So I got One from Walgreen's for $20 made by Innovage. Same error message. So I tried it on my son's computer - same XP system - and got it to give me the two mode choices the manual referred to and am charging it as we speak - but don't know if it will work. But this is weird. I also bought a Royal. Tried to download it to my computer and got the same error message and no two modes I am supposed to get to charge it. So I called Royal and they said it was defective. Then when I explained that I have now tried 3 keyrings from two companies and always get the error message and no mode charging options on my computer, but that I could get it to at least charge on my son's, they said the problem is my computer settings and to call the Computer Administrator. Ha! That would be me-and I know nothing about computers. My thinking now is that these are really all made in some tiny Chinese province and repackaged by different companies so they look different but aren't. Great idea, don't buy any of them!
Very difficult to push button to take pictures. Very flustrating when relying on this film camera. Will be looking for another
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.
I've had luck with HP printers in the past. This one prints and scans ok for the low price BUT if you're a Mac user, beware. I use OS X, and the printer worked, but when I tried to print from a Classic app (Photoshop 6) I got an error message. When I contacted HP support I was told that they don't support Classic and that I would have to reboot and print from OS 9 if the app wasn't OS X native. A real pain, as I use Photoshop a lot but have no real need for the upgrades. I think this information should be on the box, but it wasn't. Instead the copy says it is OS X compatible. Classic is part of OS X, and there are a lot of Classic apps still out there.
Black ink doesn't work. It gives me an error light. It wants me to remove the cartridge. Black ink doesn't work.
I bought this product because I wanted a cordless keyboard. This item is cute and small, built in mouse and number pad. The pros: Small, attractive, cordless, wonderful hot keys. Cons: The keyboard better be pointing towards the infrared box in close range (worse than a cheap remote!) the mouse takes time to get use too! (2 tiny buttons next to a micro joystick) The number pad is part of the key pad! (must press the FN key all the time)and worst of all the hot keys stopped working after 3 months! My friends at first say &quot;WOW&quot; when they first see it, but in minutes they start screaming &quot;I hate your stupid keyboard!&quot; &quot;A&quot; for effort, but &quot;D&quot; for performance!
I like all the functions of this DVD player. Mainly I got it for the firewire input, to quickly transfer dv tape to DVD. But, though you can title a disc, and finalize that disc, the end result will only display the title of the disc on the Samsung unit! What's the point of that? Tech support initially denied that this was possible and then relented that they'd experienced this a few times and would get back to me.I don't know about you, but I sometimes watch DVDs on my laptop or elsewhere, or make them for other people who don't have the same DVD player I have, so to me not being able to see a title other than "Samsung DVD Recorder Session" is not helpful.Overall, good recorder, good function set. Bad titling.
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.
Mine plays OK, but I hear "click" continuesly - multiple times in a second. It seems to me this comes from the rotors/wheels. Also the product is different than pcitures - wire is straight , not coil type.
Hi. The ink quality seems a bit flatter- not quite as rich and vibrant when I am printing on Epson Photo Quality Inkjet Paper from my i950 Canon (as if contrast and brightness drop a bit). Believe me, this paper combo with this printer can produce fantastic results. But use Canon inks for the two extra dollars.Okay, you're wondering how I need to use tape? I bought a 6-pack AND multiple-pack of Black ink a while back from Rhino. I must say at this point, that the listing here on Amazon DOES state EXACTLY what is included (and doesn't state black on that list). Well, 3 of the 8 cartridges I've owned from Rhinotedious had NO front, ummm insert "latch/tab". You know, the part that faces you and "clicks" down to keep the cartridge in place. (The little piece of clear plastic that says "PUSH" on it). Yeah, hard to believe. And what good does a warranty do, really? I mean, I CHANGE inks when I run out. And keep a spare for that reason. And I'm printing when I need things done. So, sending a cartridge back at my expense for shipping and waiting for a return is really NOT an option. I use electrical tape to hold the cartridge down, otherwise it "rides" up and does not have direct contact with the ink port at the bottom. I have to tape across the top surface, over the adjacent ink cartridges to keep the Rhinoseptic in place. Does this sound like I'm maximizing my expense computer and peripherals, or that I'm getting the best quality prints of my artwork, or the best use of my money? No way. BTW, EACH Rhinotakemymoney that was defective was STILL in an unopened box and the cartridge still intact in plastic seal (so I don't think this problem was becasue they were returned by someone else or damaged before arriving), I think they just slid past their quality control.Buy Canon. I've never had a QC issue with a single Canon ink cartridge. Cheers.
I have been a big fan of these printers. I own one vintage unit from when they were CoStar LabelWriters, and 2 LabelWriter 330 units. I still love the functionality, BUT ... now both of my 330s (one at home, one in the office) have suffered power supply failures. Dymo's solution is to send them back for a $75 repair (each). That's a large fraction of the purchase price. The power supplies lived through the warranty period, but not much longer ... so the calculation you must make is whether a unit that lives just about that long is worth the purchase price.It is possible, of course, that current models are more reliable. Or not.
I bought this drive in May 2005 at Staples for $150 CAN and I thought thaw was a good price for 40GB in my pocket. First of all, the stupid thing filled up fast, and second- the USB connector in the drive feels very fragile. I was at my cousin's house, connecting the cable to it when I heard a shallow plunk-plunk-plunkity. Stupid connector fell in. Staples said basically that oh well who cares send it to Iogear in California. 25 bucks in shipping. Came back 3 weeks later. So I plugged it in- yes!- it had all my data. Then the connector broke a few months later. I got it fixed again. I'm taking no chances. I bought a Western Digital Passport (120 gigs) and put all my stuff on it before the connector goes again. I wiped the Iogear and I'm going to give it to my friend, so he can back up his video game collection. By the time the connector breaks the warranty will be over. Then I'll help him open it, remove the drive and stick it in a laptop so he can recover his collection. I hate this drive.
I have a MS Office Keyboard (not wireless), and a MS Wireless Intellimouse Explorer. Neither the keyboard nor the mouse worked acceptably with the KVMP switch.The keyboard has several special keys for copy/paste, along with several buttons for launching applications. None of these worked. Neither of my systems (1 Win2K Pro, 1 WinXP Pro) would recognize the keyboard as anything other than a generic keyboard. Both systems work perfectly with the keyboard with a direct connection.The mouse suffered from a similar fate, except that every time you started moving the mouse from a rest, the mouse right-click behavior would execute. Plus, right clicks would also randomly occur.Email to IOGEAR support wasn't much help. Their response was: 'At this time, wireless keyboards and mice are not supported for our products.' This, of course, failed to address the issue with my wired keyboard. I would replace my mouse with a wired one if I could get the keyboard working. Too bad.This product probably works OK for generic, wired, input devices.Bottom line: This dog don't fetch.
The camera's quality was crap. batteries never lasted and it broke after about a week. It was a complete waste of time, money, batteries and energy
i purchased this item about a month ago and i was surprised by the audio quality it transmitted. unfortunately after about a week it stopped recieving power and would turn off intermittently. now it doesnt turn on at all. i suspect the metal contacts along the nect are not reaching where they have to on the inside, but i wont be buying another one of these again
Hold it! What the misleading ads, glowing reviews, etc DON'T tell you is that the Mojo can't read CDRWs formatted for packet writing. Well, my computer's CD burner uses -- guess -- PACKET WRITING!! I only find this out after I've bought the thing, got it out of the package, plug it in, and stare in awe as the LCD just displays &quot;can't read&quot; and shuts itself off every time I put in an MP3 CD... what a RIP OFF. Then I notice that the user manual informs you of this glaring flaw way in the back in fine print (which you will never see until you've bought this kludge, opened the package, etc, because the reviews tell you nothing about this.) So forget listening to any MP3 music on your CDRWs if your computer has the Adaptec Direct CD software like mine does. Oh, but it plays regular audio CDs just fine (except for the skipping)... whoopee.
I have never heard of this company before. I did a search and could not find their website or any other vendors who carry this item.
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 cord actually didn't work. I was going to return it but shipping was twice as much as the cord. Oh well...
All firmware updates from v1.21 have caused problems with port forwarding, signal loss, and freeze ups. D-Link has been slow to repsond to the issue. If you don't believe me, go to the D-Link forums and see what users are saying about it.
This Zen V was the first Mp3 I have owned. I found the software not intuitive at all, and had to reset the device frequently, and it was nearly impossible to delete content after it was placed on the device. This is bothersome when you listen to audiobooks. I could live with those faults. The sound quality is decent and my money was already spent, so I was not unhappy. However, when the device died at about month 9, due to a known "red screen" manufacturing fault, I was done with Creative.I found out about the known defect but unless you have the original receipt, the company will not replace the defective device. The product was registered with the company at the time of purchase but they still will not replace it. With this lack of customer service, I'll spend my money elsewhere and will recommend that other do as well.
This article it is not compatible with Windows Vista;I tried to install the battery in my laptop, and appeared a message indicated that it is not compatible, Do not lost your money.
I normally have a pleasant shopping experience at amazon.com. But this mouse is the worst thing I have bought here or elsewhere in a long time.It's unfair to say it doesn't work. But from the first day, it someimes works and sometimes doesn't. And you are never gonna know when it is going to stop working when you sit down in front of your computer. When it doens't work, I have to unplug it and re-plug it into a certain position (not fully plugged in, that way it is certain that it won't work). And I have to do this a couple of times per day. There is nothing wrong with my computer's USB port, I tried plugging in my printer and internet cable in the same port (into a fully plugged-in position) they all work all the time. Now I am getting tired of this and will throw the thing away even though...sometimes it works.
The product involved is a SmartShopper grocery list organizer, model SS101. My wife decided she did not want it--too cumbersome. The problems began when I wanted to return it. eek Technologys decided to accept it back, but they are charging me a 20% "restocking fee" (a penalty). Because of this policy, I will never do business with them again; and if your policy is the same, I will not do business with Amazon again either.
This cartridge is supposed to be the same as LC51BK but it will not work in my Brother printer/fax. It does not recognize the cartridge. When I compare the "real" cartridge to this one I notice a difference: there is a little plastic pin that sticks out of the top of the "real" cartridge and is making contact with something inside the printer. The "comparable" cartridge looks exactly the same and fits in the slot perfectly, but does not have this little plastic piece so my printer is acting like the cartridge is not installed at all. BE CAREFUL and check your old cartridge before purchasing this one. It is a great deal but may not work for you!
Hi, in my environmenet (W2K computers, cherry usb keyboard, 1600x1200 DVI LCD) this unit works rather bad.The picture flatters (or not, depending on mustra beeing displayed) even thought I use expensive thick Belkin cables.The (german) keyboard does not respond to 2 keys ( &lt; > | # ' )and time response to all common keyboard keys is so bad that I am losing about 5% of keystrokes.Generally, the product selectionon DVI USB KVM switcehs is quite smalland I suspect only very few modelsat quite higher costs would really work.regardsJuraj
I was disappointed with my purchase of Pyle Pro PPSS15 (Speakon to Speakon) and PPSJ15 (Speakon to 1/4") speaker cables. They're the cheapest ones on Amazon, but are equipped with very poor quality Speakon-type connectors (they're not Neutrik) and you should pass on these and get a better quality cable.I've had bass amps and speakers equipped with Speakon connectors for the past few years, but they all had the traditional 1/4" jacks as well, so I didn't bother to buy a Speakon speaker cable. I recently picked up an EBS Reidmar 250 compact bass amp, which is a very nice amp, but unfortunately is equipped with only a single Speakon speaker output - no 1/4" speaker out. This means I'm dependent on having a Speakon speaker cable.After doing a little price shopping, these Pyles showed up as the lowest priced option out there. I'll pay for a premium instrument cable, but would prefer to keep the bucks down on an unshielded speaker cable that won't be moving much during a gig. I ordered a dual Speakon cable (Reidmar to Eden Neo cab) and a Speakon-1/4" cable for use with my older cabinets.The Pyle cables were extremely disappointing. They are using very cheaply made Speakon copy connectors. It has a metal unlock tab like the Neutriks, but the body is made of a flexier plastic that's not nearly as sturdy feeling and doesn't seem to fit very precisely in the connectors. Worse yet, when I received the cables, one end of the dual Speakon cable had deformed contacts and would not even plug in. I was only able to connect it up by going in with needlenose pliers and bending the contacts flat. Totally unacceptable!!Because the Reidmar only has Speakon outputs, I need a totally reliable speaker cable. I decided to try a Hosa SKT410 for $5 more. It has real Neutrik speakons, although this cable is equipped with the all-plastic connector (no metal unlock tab). The fit is perfect and very secure. I think the Hosa will do the job for me, although I may pick up a premium speaker cable and use the Hosa as a spare. Better yet, I've investigating wehther I can retrofit my Reidmar with a combo Speakon/phone jack connector.Incidentally, the Hosa is a 14-Gauge cable, as opposed to the 12-gauge wire that Pyle claims, but the supposedly thinner gauge Hosa is a thicker cable than the Pyle. Now, that might just be the difference in the thickness of the jacket, but it does look questionable.Save your time and don't risk your gig - don't buy these cables! Mine are going back to Amazon tomorrow.
This scanner will not work with my new Mac (G4, running Tiger 10.4.2). 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.
I bought this router to upgrade from an older DI-624 wireless g router. From the description, it had all of the features I wanted, and I was excited to get the speed and range boost associated with upgrading to n. Setup was easy enough, although the GUI is poorly designed. I had my network up and running almost as fast as I could unpack this unit. After the initial setup, I started to notice some network issues. This unit gets easily overloaded when under normal use, and I bought it specifically for gaming/streaming HD video from my pc to my Xbox360. When gaming or streaming, the DIR-655 begins to fail after 20 minutes and loses connectivity; all wireless connections fail. Inconveniently, the router needs to be manually reset to allow wireless devices to connect again. This router ended up being the bottleneck in my network, and this unit was less reliable than the older, now discontinued, DI-624. D-Link's support website is not very helpful, at least not with this issue, and the website makes the tech support number a hassle to find. I finally managed to call D-Link's tech support to get assistance. After waiting on hold for half an hour, I was told that no one would be able to help me for quite a while and that I would receive a phone call w/i an hour. In that time I initiated the return through Amazon, packed up the unit, and dropped it off at a ups store. I have decided to get a Netgear n600 router to replace it and I will review that upon receipt.Features: GoodConnectivity: PoorReliability: PoorGUI: PoorTech Support: UnknownCompatibility: Good, when connectedSpeed: Very good, when connectedFor a wireless network that does not need to handle heavy traffic, this unit may be perfect. It certainly is feature-loaded, and the price is competitive. But if you need a reliable network that can handle high throughput with ease, this may not be the router for you.Since I didn't read through all of the previous reviews, some or all of this may be redundant, but I hope it was helpful all the same.Happy New Year
Ordered a pair of V-Moda ReMix M-Class earbuds through the Amazon website. Easy. What was shipped was something completely different. That happens, so OK... Tiger Direct was contacted and could have cared less about the wrong item being shipped. I spoke with an employee who seemed indifferent and would not answer questions about the shipping, despite her saying she handles nothing but the shipping of orders. Very frustrating. Tiger Direct scored a big zero in the Customer Service Dept. Not what I expected from an Amazon.com vendor. The V-Moda products are good - the vendor, Tiger Direct is not. Beware...
Loved the backpack, but my Dell laptop (not a tiny one, granted) didn't fit. Would have loved to keep this backpack, but the sleeve was just too small. It might hold an IBM Thinkpad 600 or smaller, but my Dell wasn't even a close fit.
Drive is slow, runs *HOT*, and is frequently found corrupted. Worst use of $70 I've ever found. Caveat emptor...
As has been stated, the spacebar is harder to push than other keys and significantly louder. I purchased it despite seeing these complaints because someone commented that he thought it had been fixed. It has not as of 12/8/2011. It's quite disappointing to see Microsoft not bothering to fix this one glaring issue on one of the most used keys. It was probably worth a shot to try a cheap alternative to the ~$100 goldtouch/kinesis keyboards I had been buying but in my case it didn't end well >.>
This on the surface seems like a great product. Unfortunately, had a ton of difficulty getting it to install on my computer. There is a new firmware version out (1.31), but it comes out in .bin format and is a pain to get to work. Their support staff is very friendly and understanding, but I didn't want to any more hours trying to get this product to work. I will look for a better router. I am also wondering if having Verizon Online DSL has anything to do with it.
I got those for my bday, had several issues before the transmitter unit finally stopped working.1- blocked my wireless connection in the house, which meant if I am watching a movie, no one can use the wireless Internet , this occurred with 2 different broadband routers and the latest one was a dual band. Tried LTB tech support but no answer2- the bass came out choppy with high def content3- base is not working any more4- the only good thing is battery life, but I will not give LTB any credit for that
First, This review is a little jaded, because this trackball was a replacement for my MS Explorer (which I thought and many others was a perfectly designed trackball). Ok lets get into this.1. First Impressions, The overall feel of the trackball was great, but because a chimp designed the layout of the buttons they feel awkward. I have gotten used to the buttons, but one and a half years in their still uncomfortable.2.Long term quality of this product is not very good. I am having to go and buy another mouse today, because someone at Logitech thought it was a good idea to pull the steel bearings out that supported the ball. The points are now made out of plastic or Teflon. These have worn down and now I am stuck with a ball that sticks instead of glides. The finish several places on the trackball started to wear off after 6 months or so of use. I wouldn't care anything about this if the trackball were preforming correctly. Now after a year and a half my trackball is a big pile of doo doo sitting on my computer desk.I have been a Logitech customer for years, and always had good things to say about Logitech products. Many family members and friends buy Logitech now because of this. I am very disappointed. C'mon Logitech, I've seen you do better. I know you can do better. DO BETTER.
Having used many Belkin KVMs in the past (and all worked flawlessly) I purchased this dual-head unit. As many have commented, the unit complains by beeping when either the keyboard or mouse is not plugged in. What I found is that of my dozen or so different USB keyboards, only ONE would satisfy this KVM. I ended up leaving the "good" keyboard plugged in and tucked behind the systems out of sight and used my preferred keyboard in one of the other USB slots. It must be a flaw in the design; I sent my first unit back to the vendor because of this, but the replacement has the same problem. Belkin customer service was no help at all. I haven't purchased another Belkin KVM since.
My first DSC-P51 stopped working within 30 days. Fortunately the store I purchased it from allowed me to simply exchange it. The 2nd one made it just over a year. Now the screen is black in capture mode for still or video. Sony will charge $129 for labor plus any parts not covered by the warranty any longer.I should have learned my lesson when my Sony Mavica stopped working after only 2 years.
the professionals who installed it said it didnt fit correctly but it wasnt very expensive so no regrets for buying it
The search for the perfect (even adequate) bedside alarm clark is harder than you might think. It seems that the manufacturers' emphasis on features has displaced any concern for basic functionality. But we like cool stuff too! Despite the mixed reviews on this product, we purchased it because it looks good, has many nice features, and appeared to be easy to set. We hoped that the negative comments regarding viewing angle were hypercritical, while acknowledging that they were very funny.Unfotunately (indeed, almost sadly, given the amount of time we have now spent on this quest), the man from Eugene is right on. You cannot read the time while laying down in bed. I don't sleep standing up and I don't want to put the clock on the floor, so back it goes. My wife has threatened to go to her parents' attic to find one with the little pieces of plactic that fall over. I am considering this option.
I needed a new typwriter for work as the old IBM gave up. Just needed something simple to do forms that wouldn't work through the computer, so picked this one. What a mistake! The margin adjustment thing laid out in the pathetic manual does not work..I have gotten where I just take paper out and put it in to get where I need to type since the preset typing area is so small and the margin adjustments just don't work at all. When I follow the instructions and release the margin then manually move the carriage back, the ink cartridge pops up and won't go down until you turn off the machine and restart. Total piece of junk. I recently purchased a sewing machine and am now so spooked by the Brother name I would only buy a Singer. Also, no support available from Brother.
I tried hard to like it. Because I Like Harman Kardon and because it looked nice. And the MP3 player and DVD player.But I wanted a GPS and in 3 days testing and trying I got 1 out of 10 times a signal, the rest of the time this thing was searching!And there are so many roads that don't exist on the map! Old material!I use gps with my laptop since 4 years and never had a problem. So this one goes back and I am buying the Garmin Nuvi 360.Sorry harman, but you have to get better then that!
The APC RBC32 battery that I received was burst open. The battery walls were swollen outwards so the battery pack would not fit into the battery compartment. The lead battery plates were visible through the cracked seams of the plastic case. Acid had leaked out of the battery, leaving a powdery residue on it. The battery was of course completely useless, could not accept a charge much less keep one. And to top it off, Amazon will not take it back, nor replace it.
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.
This served my needs for dubbing VHS to DVD, but the infamous U61 error (call your service center) appeared after only 22 months of usage. The unit will no longer play DVDs. So after paying approximately $280 for the unit, I basically paid $12/month before it died. Worth it? You be the judge.Other minuses: The "spin up" time to go from stop to record is really, really slow. The controls "feel" sluggish because there is a delay in most functions. I'm an experienced A/V owner and found the controls for creating/marking chapters on DVDs nearly impossible to figure out. The manual is so cryptic and poorly organized, and you'd never be able to figure out how to use the on-screen controls by the intuitive "hunt and peck" method.On the positive side: The recording quality is good, even at low quality settings, with many options of quality level to record with, depending on how much storage space is left on a recordable DVD.I gave it 2 stars, but wouldn't recommend it based on the DVD drive failure.
SanDisk is terrific, but it is not helped by poor writing by Amazon. I cannot spend time asking for explanations of many many items. Yesterday it was a disaster of a writeup about Gore-tex shorts and today this memory card. Y I K E S !Specifically we need to know what speed that card will operate at. SDHC cards are rated Class 2, 4, and 6, I believe and are supposed to be marked on each SDHC card as to which of the three speeds. So - guess what? We order a card and get a Class 2 which will struggle or not be able to keep up with the needs of a high speed host, like a camera or game.So, Where's the meat, Amazon?
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.
I'm trying to use this product with my laptop to connect my palm hand held. But I'm unable to connect because this product is not working properly.Victor
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.
I really wanted this digital camera. I imagined myself taking pictures of friends indoors and always having a camera at my disposal. I suppose I was lost in the idea of having my handspring take pictures and overlooked the below. I should have known better.Before you purchase beware:1) Pictures are black and white. Pre-purchase, this seemed Ok because b/w pictures are classy. A digital black and white is not so suave - pictures look dark and are pixelated. Picture how the picture would LOOK on your Handspring LCD, that is how the pics look on the computer. not good. If it were color, it would be much better.2) Poor quality pictures. This is the poorest quality digital camera I have ever used (I have used 4) It is &quot;etch-a-sketch quality&quot; - very low resolution. Feel like I am on receiving pictures from space. Exciting, but rediculous quality.3) This thing eats batteries. Munch Munch Munch. 10 minutes of use tops and your batteries are gone. Drat. Remember, no rechargable batteries on our handsprings.4) No flash. Digital cameras need a flash and lots of light. Indoor pics are horrible. Outdoor pictures turn out much better, but who brings their handspring on nature walks? I should have known better. For some reason, I assumed there was a flash.So, with that said. I do still like the idea of having my digital camera take pictures. The idea is enough to win it a second star. But those desiring indoor pictures... do yourself a favor and wait until some improvements are made.
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 bought the Philips EXP103 Expanium Portable MP3-CDPlayer not less than a year ago. I use it very often for my rides to school and whenever I'm going out. The mp3s burned onto a CDR when played on the CDPlayer takes a long time to examine the CD and finally playing it. Sometimes, it wouldnt even play a fine mp3 CDR.Anti-skip?. What a joke. I havent dropped it many times and yet it skips like a maniac. Just moving it slightly and trigger a skip in a regular audio CD and a mp3 CDR.This thing sucks lots of batteries. The mp3 component made it so cheap. I had to buy batteries everyweek just for playing a regular CD.Definitely an over rated product.
I don't like this case, it really is a problem to place the connector to charge or sync music with the pc.
I have been sitting here reading all of the different reviews and a person who is considering buying this thing would certainly leave confused. Well I am writing this review to clear the confusion, this is not a good unit. As other people have said it takes a long time for the unit to read all the tracks on the CD in MP3 format approx 30-45 seconds. This unit is plagued with engineering problems because it does not do anything consistently. When playing a song sometimes it pauses for about 1-2 seconds during a song. I also do not like the fact that everytime you power the unit down it starts over from the VERY beginning and you have to hit the skip button to get back to where you were. Also I wonder if anyone has experienced this problem...sometimes on random mode when the laser is searching for the next track it powers off completely. But you turn it back on and its fine. I have the Manufactured in October 2000 Suffix A, but its still plagued with problems which I consider to be unacceptable. Sound quality is not crisp and smooth like when you play a file from your computer to your stereo. Its difficult to describe but like digital artifacts when there is a quiet part in the music. I would pass on this one.
Bought this charger to use with my cell phone electric charger. The two prongs will not fit into the sockets of this charger. The cell phone charger fits outlets all over the house. Save your money.
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.
I got this to use with my iPod nano (4th Gen)--not sure if it was a compatibility issue, but for whatever reason, this never worked. Great price, but as it turns out, not worth it!
I purchased the Epson 785 to replace a Lexmark Z53. I wanted better quality in my prints. I do not have a digital camera. Instead, I have had professional photos taken, and have scanned them to adjust the photos slightly. While the Epson's actual print quality is excellent, the colors are TERRIBLE! My little Lexmark was an EXACT match to the professional photos. I have spent all weekend, and used a full color cartridge and almost 50 sheets of photo paper, and can't even come close to the color matching that the Lexmark was capable of. This printer is going back. I have adjusted, and re-adjusted every setting and every color combination I can think of, and can't come close to an accurate complexion color. It is NOT my scanner, since the Lexmark printed the photo colors out perfectly...I'm going with HP!
Arrived stuffed to the gills with goodies such as car charger, two batteries, two headsets, carrying case, etc. Worked wonderfully for one half hour and then stopped reading disks. Returned for refund.
I wanted a regular palm pilot to keep addresses and appts. The one I was sent had no way to connect to my computer for backup. I will not use this and will send it back this week. I don't need email or internet on a simple digital PDA.
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..
The photo online clearly shows the Professional Grade Permacell gaffer tape -- the only gaffer tape worth using -- which is a great product. What they actually SENT was the lower grade P-665 gaffer tape, which isn't worth the shipping cost, much less the full pro grade price they charged.Added note: hey! They changed the photo to the actual product! I guess this review thing actually works. "Pro Gaff" is still a rotten product: tough to get off the roll, leaves residue, etc. But at least it's no-longer a bait-and-switch (updated 6-5-2009).
I bought a 100 gig external Maxtor USB hard drive in December from Best Buy (Maxtor Personal Storage 3100). I was backing up the data on the hard drive to the server and the hard drive crashed (It is now only June). I only got about half the data off of it. I went to the Maxtor website to get an RMA, and imagine my surprise when I found out the warranty was only good for 90 days. What a piece of junk hard drive. NEVER buy a Maxtor drive. I'm sticking with Seagate. I bought an external Seagate drive \from Amazon and it is built like a tank and just hums along. Seagate bought Maxtor recently, though why they would besmirch their good name I don't know!Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware)
The battery that arrived is smaller than the original. I personally wouldn't care that it was smaller if it worked. But it can't hold a charge, and I get the "Battery Low" signal after just a couple of minutes talking on the phone, even if it appears fully charged when I begin the conversation.
This device does not have drivers for Linux or any Windows OS later than 2004. If you are still using Windows 2000 or an early 32-bit version of XP, it may work fine, but good luck finding a USB 2.0 port on a PC that old.
I tried to contact this seller about a broken/ damaged product. Not only did they not refund me, but the seller thought it unnecessary to write me back or even acknowledge my letter. So now i'm left with a crappy product from a crappy seller in an all-together crappy transaction on amazon's part. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER
takes 2-3 clicks before the page starts scrolling and when it does start scrolling it does it in a choppy way. not smooth. switching direction on the wheel means that the page scrolls in the direction it was previously going first and then it goes in the direction you want it to go.very annoying.
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.
I got the same &quot;Dew Detected&quot; problem as another reviewer noted, and if you do a quick search on any search engine, you will find that this is a very, very common problem with this camera. I now own a very expensive paperweight.
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.
My wife attempted to use her hair straightener with this product on the 1600 setting and the plug first popped and melted a bit. The straightener got extremely hot so gave up. The next day, she tried again and the fuse blew. Very disappointed.
bought for my husabdn birthday they locked up in us ended up returning them haven't have replaced them since.
If your looking for the fastest and cheapest way to cover cords on your walls I guess this is your product. You can only hide a few cords. Power cords are thicker and have a tougher time being tucked away behind these covers. You have the option of screwing the snaps to these covers into the wall or simply using their stickers to hold them up. You then stap on the outer cover you see in the picture to the brackets. Either way the covers continually pop off. You have to paint these if you want a flush look.
Bought this unit at Sam's for a Christmas present 2005.In March 2007my wife went to turn it on, it made a small pop sound and all lights went off. Thought it might be the power supply, so I took it to my brother house ( They got one about a month before us, their view screen quit a couple on week before..but they still use the radio and cd player )..to make a long story short, I used their power supply on my unit..still didn't work...Looking to buy another one, but not a Polaroid, then again who know if the next is made by the same bunch. they are all junk, not made to last.
I took extra care to read the description and everywhere it talked about the product it said speakers - with an 's' as in plural. Well, they only send one. I am returning the product on account of false advertising. I had them waive the 5% restocking fee because it's their fault not mine. I'm sure it's a fine product, but I'm tired of being lied to by companies who can't seem to do their ad accurately.
My setup is a G4 Mac Mini, and a beige G3--both of which work just fine on their own. I got the KVM switch. Keyboard, mouse and monitor work fine on the mini. Same on the G3 EXCEPT no mouse click. Mouse moved just fine, but wouldn't click. 'Techs' at Iogear said to upgrade the firmware on the KVM, which I did. Now, only the video works on the G3 side. No keyboard or mouse response. And the tech 'wizards' at Iogear (who all use voice over and sound like fish gurgling in a toilet bowl) have no clue what to do. I don't recommend using this 'switch'... especially when tech support is so lacking,,,oh,,, yes, they did tell me to switch cables, unplug and replug, shut down and start up,, blah blah. They're not even in India!!!
After a week it stopped working, red light still works but doesn't charge.I have nothing else to say but Amazon feels necessary to require me to write 20 words when 3 will do. It doesn't work.
As your typical seventeen year old, I'm pretty computer savvy and I was more than excited to order the Jukebox Multimedia Player. I assumed that with my computer intelligence I would have this thing figured out in no time flat.I ordered the player and the camera attachment. As soon as it was shipped to my house I plugged it in to start charging the batteries. I don't know why but the batteries are faulty. They won't hold a charge. The longest I've gotten my player to stay on is an hour and I've tried to take the thing apart to get to the batteries (a very important note!). The batteries are not accessible like your typical Walkman. According to the manual and other users, you have to take the whole thing apart to get to the battery. Once you take out the battery, everything on the hard drive is erased. I copied all my files to my computer to be safe and started taking it apart. NOT EASY! After 3 hours of looking up online manuals, pulling screws, swearing, and sweating I gave up. I couldn't even find the battery. I'm going to have to take it to a repair store of some kind to see if they can figure it out.Another problem I ran into was the audio formats. I've downloaded all 200 some of my CDs into Windows Media Player. However, Windows Media Player doesn't recognize the Jukebox as an MP3 player so I am unable to move the music to my jukebox. I have to re-load all 200 CDs through the software supplied: Music Match. Only adding to my frustration with this product.This is supposed to be a wonderful product. When I can actually keep it on, it is pretty cool. It takes decent pictures and movies (with or without sound). Although, the pictures tend to have a slight greenish tint to them. I took my player on a trip to Australia with me and it was great for capturing tons of pictures but once again, my battery would only hold up for about an hour or so and I'd have to take it back to the hotel to charge overnight.Honestly, I wouldn't buy one of these again. It wasn't worth all the time and effort put into it. You're better off with buying an MP3 player and a digital camera separately.
The case is NOT manufactured by Opteka which is not a huge issue but false advertisement non the less. I possibly received a case in which the foam had not cured long enough, but the case left large oil residue deposits on my lenses and bodies... something which is not acceptable. The case is a a steal compared to other brands where you can run $800 for a similar style case. Although, if I ruin a $1600 lens due to oil deposits it hardly makes the price tag worth it.Lesson learned: you get what you pay for.www.closedeyeimages.com
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.
This was the biggest waste of time & money. I am a network engineer. I have 15 years of experience with wired and wireless networks. I could not get the bridge to see the SSID of my AP. I tried for over 6 hours, thinking that I had done something wrong. I even used my Linux wireless tools to diagnose the traffic to no avail. This device just plain sucks.I wish I could rate this a zero, but the only choice is a "1".
wHAT'S THIS YOU SAY? mY TYPING LOOKS OBNOXIOUS? wELL, WELCOME TO LIFE USING THE mICROSOFT eRGONOMIC kEYBOARD. wHILE THE KEYBOARD IS ATTRACTIVE, STURDY (EXCEPT FOR THE FEET), AND LAID OUT WELL, THE SOFTWARE HANDLING CUSTOM KEYBOARD PROPERTIES IS TYPICAL OF mICROSOFT: bUGGY AS HELL.rIGHT NOW i HAVE THE caps lock KEY DISABLED IN THE KEYBOARD'S PROPERTIES BECAUSE i TEND TO HIT IT ACCIDENTLY ALL THE TIME. a FEW MINUTES AGO i ACCIDENTLY HIT THE KEY AND, fOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER, THE KEYBOARD HAS PERMANENTLY ENTERED THE BANNED caps lock MODE. i CANNOT GET IT OUT OF THIS MODE!oN ANOTHER INCIDENT, THE KEYBOARD IGNORED THIS SETTING AND THE caps lock KEY WORKED FREELY.iF IT WASN'T FOR THE SOFTWARE RUNNING THIS KEYBOARD i'D GIVE IT 5 STARS, BECAUSE i LIKE THE KEYBOARD THAT MUCH. bUT THE REALITY IS, mICROSOFT'S SOFTWARE ENGINEERS CAN'T EVEN GET A SIMPLE KEYBOARD FEATURE TO WORK PROPERLY. iT AMAZES ME HOW mICROSOFT CAN REMAIN IN BUSINESS, BUT THEN i KNOW mICROSOFT HAS LOW QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS YET i BOUGHT THIS KEYBOARD ANYWAY.
As a Mac user, I was excited to see this product so highly recommended for DVD burning on the Apple platform. Carefully researched this product and what the package included and decided to purchase, despite the high price tag. What is cleverly ommitted EVERYWHERE this product is listed (except in fine print on the package itself, which I didn't get to see until it arrived) is that the drivers included are only for a Windows OS. The Mac drivers are an additional $80+ through another comapny. COMPLETE rip off, and NOT clearly stated anywhere. SERIOUS reservations about this company and their products.
I recieved this one day after ordering it (Thanks Amazon) I installed it, then go to test it out and the screen doesnt work. I then tested it with a buddies exact setup and found that the screen was junk, I contact Pyle to get a replacement and they want me to send them the product and money to have them ship it back to me. Not to mention it took them 4 days to get back to me....I wll never purchase another Pyle product
I had 2 of these, the first one i used a lot, but the optical lense worked for only six month, it burned.The second one, i bought the pair for this one, and these worked only for two month.Maybe is to easy for change, but the big problem is we don't have the parts in this country.
Didn't work and not worth sending back - I'd spend more money on postage. Got one that worked through Best Buy.
Well they were good for a while. The sound was decent, a little lacking on the bass, but decent for the price.After having them for a few months, things started going wrong.The sound cuts in and out. The volume control on the line to the headphones is defective; I suppose that is why they are discontinuing this model.If the volume control taps something likely it will throw off the sounds, it will either muffle it or turn the headphones into a mono set, if you tap the volume control just right you may be able to fix it for at least a little while.The volume wheel is also defective, it will distort the sound if moved... defeating its purpose.(This was all with light, gentle use)If you want a decent pair of headphones for a few months, and you can be gentle with them give these a chance, otherwise stay away from these defective headphones.
This was a cool Idea, But Impossible to get It on the I pod, then once you get it on it peels off when you put it in your pocket.,It offers no protection at all, only for looks. Not recommended
Okay -- I love the MiniDisc concept, and I own lots of other Sony equipment, too. I had an MD recorder/player several years ago, and it was terrific... Then the day came, three years after I bought it, when it wouldn't play discs anymore -- When a disc was inserted, it would think there was no disc.Years have passed, and I've survived without a portable music player. But I love my music; and I was really getting the itch to get something. I was wavering back-and-forth between the new iPods and an MD player.I decided to get this product mainly because (1) I want to be able to record audio; (2) I really miss my old MD player.Unfortunately, this did NOT live up to my expectations:1. This product has a plastic housing. It feels very fragile. My old MD player was a magnesium casing; all the buttons were metal. It didn't weigh all that much either, and it was STURDY. This one feels like it would break or scratch if you knock it the wrong way.2. SonicStage is very frustrating software.3. No automatic downloading of PodCasts is possible. (You have to save the PodCasts to your computer and then manually upload them to the MD.)4. Here's the real problem: I used my player for four days. It worked satisfactorily. But walking around town today, all of a sudden, the sound cut out. From that point on, no matter which MD disc I placed in the player, it would return the error "NO DISC" -- shockingly similar to the error message I got with my old player! Except that one at least lasted three years.Moral of the story: The concept behind the MD recorder/players is fabulous. However, this player is built poorly. Because it has moveable parts (a disc that must be inserted and spun, a laser that must move), it is going to break at some point.I am RETURNING this product and am going to eventually purchase a hard-disc-based player of some sort, like the iPod Nano.Too bad, Sony... You let us down this time.
Yeah...this product did not work with my computer. I installed the program from the TI website, tried plugging in the calculator to the computer, and it said it was incompatible with my OS. (XP) :( It's a pity because I really would have liked to be able to update my calculator via computer.
My goal was to use the NSLU2 to access my "Drobo" USB drive via my home network. One down-side is that in order to use any of the NSLU2's security features, you have to reformat your drive with EXT2 and manage users/groups on the device (no AD/LDAP support). While the utilities are included and the process is fairly straight-forward, bare in mind that you'll forfeit the drive's contents in the process. That being said, my largest complaint is that the NSLU2 would work for a few hours and mysteriously lose its network connection. I would be in the middle of a file copy operation and it would just cease to function: couldn't ping it, couldn't access it via the web interface, couldn't map a drive. Other times, the web interface would work, but the drive mapping service (Samba) would fail to start. I tried upgrading the firmware, improving airflow circulation, swapping out network cables/routers, all to no avail. In the end, I returned the product and went with a DroboShare. More expensive, but it seems to be much more reliable.
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.
I used this product for less than a week before the seam split and the material inside started leaking. Amazon was great about shipping a replacement. However, that one broke down even faster and it left residue all over my desk. Amazon suggested that I try the Fellowes Gel Flex (transparent blue). So far, it is a much sturdier product. There are no seams; I hope that makes a difference in its durability.
this is a cool mp3 player, so darn small, but it broke in half when i accidently dropped it!! it scraches so easily too. but wow, breaking in half! make a tougher ipod next time, apple.
I just bought it and doesnt work in my HP PPC 2003, I am really disappointed because I live in Costa Rica and dont have how to give it back.
Purchased the zapper last year. worked well for awhile got wet and crapped out. Dried it out and it restarted. This year it worked for the spring, and died in a rain storm. I know the directions say to turn it off during heavy rain, but who's up a 3am to do this. Poor design! BottomStinger UVB45 40 Watt 1-Acre Ultra Bug Zapperof grid is solid plastic which collects dead bugs and also collects moisture and rain which intern causes a short in the grid and it zaps itself out of existance.
My experience with IPod went ok for the first few months even though I hated the proprietary format that force you to convert all your mp3 and wma formats to apple format which is tedious, then suddenly the player stopped working 1 week after the warranty expired, so the store told me to take it to an apple store maybe they can help, after waiting 45 minutes to talk to one of the employees there(at the Genius Bar!!) the genius dude checked the player and told me it's a hard drive failure, and can't do anything about it but if I wanted I could get 10% off on my next IPod purchase however since I don't enjoy pain I bought a creative player instead which has more and better features than IPod less the hype..., when I was exiting the store a thought occurred to me that thank god my desktop and laptop at home were not apple products! And god bless Microsoft for saving the world after all from Apple tyranny and Unix Vi .
it's great until it breaks... i bought it at a local store and return it twice and send to the manufacture twice.
Despite having a "Vista compatible" sticker on the box, the product isn't. Going to the Linksys web-site will tell you that the Vista drivers are "Coming Soon". Checking the Linksys forums reveals a sorry tale of purchasers waiting for Vista drivers for over a year and being unable to get any kind of release date from technical support. A hugely frustrating afternoon and two sessions spent with (contradictory) technical support personnel left me no nearer to getting the Music Bridge installed. Linksys should be ashamed of themselves to so blatantly mis-inform customers and to support their product so badly. This is going back and will be the last Linksys product I purchase.
Read the discription carefully this will NOT fit your Dodge. There is a bit of ambiguity in the discription on this one......
I bought this tv for my son at Christmas and now all of a sudden it is shutting off all by itself. (i guess just like all the other reviews on here!!) I am VERY disappointed in this product and my son is very upset about his cars tv. Just called about it, the manufacturer went out of business. BIG SURPRISE!! I should have just flushed the $150.00 i spent on this tv down the toilet instead!!!!! Thank you very much Disney, you should be very ashamed of yourself!!!!!
This review is about Viewsonic's customer service and is not about the quality of this monitor. The VP920b was replaced by the VP930b and that monitor is great when it works, but 3 out of the 4 monitors I had did not work. Worst of all is their customer service. The first monitor I returned had a bad DVI port. Weeks after I sent it in, they returned the same monitor and nothing had been repaired. They tried to replace it with an upgrade to a 20" monitor without asking my approval. After explaining to them that I have a dual monitor setup they finally agreed that I could return the 20" monitor for a 19". Several weeks later I received a brand new 19" monitor and it was dead on arrival! Each time I had to return a monitor they explained that they did not have any in stock and I would have to wait. Finally after 6 months of this back and forth I finally got a monitor that was the right size and worked. Only 6 months later that monitor breaks down and here I am a year later with the same problem. I wonder if it will take another six months to get a new one. Now I know why the warranty is 3 years. I have used up one year already. I used to recommend Viewsonic, and have used them for years. Never again.Update on my latest return. I received the same monitor back, without the DVI cable that it came with. Finally after receiving the cable a couple of weeks later, I plugged in the monitor to find that the color was distorted. Viewsonic has failed again! I am now going to send this monitor in for a replacement. They claim to have one in stock. I think they are finally understanding how frustrated I am (this is my 6th return). I hope this new monitor works.
Good price, otherwise, the card was bad...I bought it and used it with Iwill Xp-333 Mobo, and it wouldnt allow the computer to boot up when it was installed. Then I tried it in Dell 8200 and it worked, but didn't show the computer on the other workstations.I would go with something like Linksys, and integrated is even better
After using this cartridge for a few weeks. It started to leak toner.It made a big mess out of the printer. This resulted in having to vacuum out the printer and get a new cartridge.Bought a refurbished one from Amazon and it solved the problem.I called Brother Customer Service and they said I had to put the bad one back in and check the lights. I refused! Spoke to the supervisor and he informed me it did not matter since I had purchased it more than 90 days ago. The would not honor any warranty on a defective product.
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.
Started with a D-Link that failed on me after 24 hours. This unit had Fantastic coverage and actually spoiled me! I went down to Best Buy and picked up the Linksys WRT55AG w/ the matching PC Card based on some kid who said that all of them suck except the Linksys and that the Linksys was WAY better than D-Link, Belkin, or Netgear (the only one I haven't tried).Bottom line is that the Linksys always showed poor coverage when I got more than about 20' from the unit. And that's using the Linksys matching card.Bottom line! Buy a Belkin Pre-N (what I am using now) or the D-Link (though mine failed, I am sure it was just a lemon and since I bought it from e-bay, I couldn't return it). I just didn't have the courage to purchase the same thing twice in a week.I am currently using the Belkin Pre-N with the D-Link card (54Mbps) until the card comes from Amazon. With the Belkin card I will be able to get the 108Mbps that I orignally got from the D-Link 624 unit (the Pre-N units are not compatible due to "n" not being a standard yet).Both the D-Link and the Belkin show 100%, excellent signal from where the Linksys showed "Very Low Signal" and I was getting 1Mbps (and that's probably generous as it doesn't go below 1Mbps on Windows XP).Hope this helps.
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!
This cartridge is a great value and great for general printing needs. However not suitable for printing with any degree of quality as the ink bleeds much more than OEM ink cartridges. Noticeable bleeding on all grades of paper and photo paper.
I had the wrong disc error that many people had. We ordered the item just before flying to New York, and had it shipped over night so our sons could watch movies on the plane. Well, the first one played with out a problem, then the next one started the errors. I had read this was possible and had other items to entertain the kids so it was no big deal. Really wish this one had worked because the batery powered player at this low cost would be great even if it only lasted a year... It did seem really well built.
I purchased this D-Link DIR-655 router to replace a failing Netgear unit that was about 4 years old. I purchased it after reading rave reviews in several technical publications, including Maximum PC Magazine. I have spent numerous hours of my time, and the time of my more tech-savvy friends, trying to get it to work - at all. The symptom I experience is that I can see the router, and get into it's setup, etc., but I cannot see or get any access at all to the internet.I have had tech support on a call for over 1 hour from D-Link, who claim the problem is with my ISP. I have had my ISP tech staff on a call twice, for over an hour who cannot really help because a) it's not a router I am renting from them (though they supply d-Link themselves, but not this model), and b) since there is no connectivity at all, they cannot remote-link in and see what is going on. They claim it's some conflict between the router and something else running on my system - but not their problem since I can connect directly without any router - which does make some sense. I have downloaded the firmware and upgraded it; actually replaced it since my device shipped with the most current version supposedly already loaded. All to no avail.At this point, I have worked so long on this that I can no longer return it to Amazon. As part of this experience, I have also looked at a LOT of blogs and have found that my experience is NOT unique with this device. Many who are clearly more technical than I am have been unable to get thgis device to work, or work reliably. The concensus is "buy something else". In that regard, the only recommendation seems to be "buy Cisco" - which works fine for those wbale/willing to pay $1K+ for a router - I cannot.I am going back to Netgear, though, again, the Blogs are not very comforting in terms of the the "N Gigabit" model from them either.Amazon should NOT sell this device till D-Link gets their act together with the product, and their technical support of the product.
For $100 you don't expect anything spectacular, but you do expect a functional camera. Sure, it looks good in the package with sleek lines and nice buttons. Don't waste your time or money. Once you open it, you'll be amazed at the arcane icons, obscure menu, and poor documentation. After taking a few pictures, you can proudly show all your friends that any subject can appear dark, blurry, and grainy with the wrong camera. Finally, after you turn on the camera, you're limited to one flash photo, so use it wisely. Seriously, turn the flash on, take 1 picture, then the flash is disabled and you have to turn the camera off and on before you can take another flash picture. Never thought I'd have to reboot a camera. Save your money, or buy a good sketch pad instead.
...but for now, D-Link gets only one star due to hassle.I know the hardware is good because I've managed to set up a wireless network between this and my PCMCIA wireless card (also D-Link) using the USB adapter on someone else's PC. On my own desktop PC, the configuration utility usually refuses to run, and twice now, installing the D-Link USB adapter has trashed my DSL connection (also USB), requiring a lot of reinstallation and rebooting before it would work again.I will credit D-Link tech support with being prompt in replying to an e-mailed tech support question; they'd responded before the end of the business day after the evening when I wrote (i.e. less than 24 hours). But the reply wasn't overly helpful, and when the configuration utility doesn't run, &quot;you don't really need it anyway&quot; is not a very reassuring answer.Modes and such are all set identically, but this and the PCMCIA card won't see each other. I'm not even using encryption just yet, so as to keep things as simple as possible. I'm not sure how many hours of my life I'm really willing to devote to fooling with this thing.Be warned.
Th performance of this unit seems to be fine. But when I pause long enough for the unit to power down, the disc will freeze. I can turn the unit back on, the on-screen display indicates that it is playing, but the image doesn't change. It stays frozen at the point where I paused it.The only fix I've found is to eject the disc, which takes me back to the beginning menu and previews.Incredibly annoying. I've never had any other dvd player with this problem.
It works fine, I can't compare it to the ipod but I'm very disappointed in the lack of accessories available.I would like to find a car adapter so I can listen to it in the car longer than the short time the battery lasts. I have found nothing available! Amazon lists it as discontinued and when I called Creative, they told me it was discontinued and they have no idea when a new one will be available. There is no cradle available either. Go into a store like Best Buy and you'll see a wide variety of accessories available for ipod.Ipod cost more but I'm very sorry I didn't buy one now since it seems that Creative is doing nothing to make accessories availably.
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.
We started with a Kenwood navigator with touch screen at $3000; liked it but the database was extremely poor and an updated DVD is $450. Tried DeLorme; not at all user friendly and had annoying, perhaps fatal, characteristic of showing a turn 1/10 mile after the turn--but then sometimes it would show the turn where it was supposed to be. Microsoft Streets & Trips is user friendly, intuitive, and works well--database is excellent.
I bought one without the "optional" power supply. The power supply is definitely not optional. I've tried this hub on four different computers with no success. And good luck trying to buy a power supply for it separately. If you buy one, be sure the power supply is included.
I warn you!! As reviewed by other people, mine also stopped after 3 days.
Seemed kinda overpriced for the poor quality of the construction. Also, it could just be me, but it seems like the USB plugs are up-side-down (I would naturally put them in the other other way, and have to remember to turn then USB plug each time I plug something in.)Otherwise - ok
We bought one a couple years back, and returned it in less than a week. The reception was poor, the CD player quit working, and even when it did, the sound quality was tinny and shallow. We were almost glad to have an excuse to bring it back--though none to pleased with our holes in the cabinet!Sony has a version that is much much better in quality and durability, for less than around $100. Yes it's double the price--but you are going to live with this thing for years--in one of the most important places in your house--the kitchen. How often can you keep your spouse happy this reasonably?
The whole computer locks up!!! Can't open any program or look at the device manager.To shut down I have to use the power supply switch.The XP install wizard doesn't open defiantly not plug & play.I called tech service the driver on they're site is the same one on the CD which is dated 4-2004.
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.
It decently protects the Zen Vision M from outside damage. I do not feel worried if/when I drop the unit. However there are 2 big things wrong with this model, which I'm not sure can be fixed by any other product:1. It collects dust and lint from my pocket, and traps it between the Zen's screen and the case's screen cover. Taking the Zen out to clean off the screen is very annoying.2. The stitching that attaches the plastic screen cover to the leather scratches the hell out of the Zen unit (this is VERY noticeable on my black Zen Vision M).However, the kickstand is pretty nice when placing it on a table for viewing.Overall, though, I wish I had not purchased this case, and instead got a slimmer case that is more comfortable in my pocket and doesnt scratch the unit.
Seriously, take the $10 bucks that this would cost you (with shipping) and wrap it around your iPod. It will provide better protection. I have the 80GB iPod and this case does not fit properly, but even if it did the only thing that this "case" would provide protection against is a breeze, maybe.
I have owned two of these headphones (got one as a present) and they both broke on me. They also broke at the same place, the plastic that keeps the ear cup attached just snaps in half. I take GREAT care of my expensive stuff and still had both of them fall apart on me.Stay away. They sound good but the build quality needs a lot of improvement.
... The readout is very hard to read. Not recommended.
the drive had problems with delay writes and never stop seeking untill it lock up.
I can only say one thing. I'm out $130.00 because of a $2.00 dollar remote that worked for 2 months...Save your money.
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
This program was well advertised and looked unbelievable on their website. I've used previous Punch Programs as well as Home Architect 3.0, 4.0 and the bizarre 5.0 which isn't really an upgrade. 4.0 has a great interface that is very intuitive, but it just didn't have enough stuff. I spent 2 full weekends trying to work with AS 18 and am thoroughly disgusted. It would be great if you just want to design a box. I gave up when I found dormer roofs and other roofs going through walls. Any use of varying pitch roofs causes all kinds of problems with the dormers. You also have no flexiblity with the fancy trapezoid or triangle windows in terms of changing any one dimension. If you really want to design creatively, don't get this thing. I suggest you go to the Chiefarchitect.com website and learn about why 5.0 is not really an upgrade. They also offer a real upgrade although it is somewhat expensive. I'm gonna try it because I'm tired of cheap low-wattage programs. I guess you get what you pay for.
Updated: I will be returning the router to Amazon for several reasons.1) The price of the router has dropped to the fifties level on competing sites ... (new egg do.t c om)2) The router has dropped connection and needed to be power cycled 5 times3) I decided to buy, try, and test the apple airport extreme router. I bought one, apple re-certified. When I purchased my new macbook pro, several people were raving about it. Apple re-certified at least $50 cheaper than original (online only).My linksys wrt54g was on its last leg after years of service. Constant dropouts made me get something new. It was between the Airport Extreme N, which many of my associates love (apple fan boys), and this D-link 655 which has numerous reviews and a good price point.My level of savviness: 8.5 on a 10 scaleWireless Devices: Xbox 360 live, Netflix, Desktop, 3 laptops, 1 iphone (streaming, gaming, and downloading all the time on Time Warner Cable)Mac and PC householdThe router automatic setup did not work properly...but manually setup did. Not necessarily "easy" for a beginner, I would say....but I had no problems...still took longer than expected.Once up, I had great signal....No problems for over a week. Then I had my first disconnect. I had to power cycle the router and the dreaded flashbacks of my linksys came back to me. "I really hope I don't have to do this all the time!" I have not had a disconnect yet (2nd week) but my younger brother told me he had to power cycle the router several times!! WTF??I am strongly considering returning the item to purchase the airport extreme. Sure it is DOUBLE the price but if its less of a headache it is worth it.
Revised review:It's amazing to me that customers for these devices get so emotional about them. It's an electronic toy, not a potential mate. Since iPods are expensive and their batteries are hard to replace once they die, these MP3s are, I suppose, a useful alternative. But let's not get too excited here, folks; the sound quality of these little players is no more than adequate, the radio is useless for fringe areas, the construction quality is marginal, my PC didn't always recognize it as a USB device (definitely a fault of the player), and the organization of music files is clumsy.I returned mine once I was told by the extremely helpful Sandisk customer service woman that loading .wav files on it is impossible and that it won't recognize Windows Media Player playlists. I give Sandisk a thumbs up for customer service, but thumbs down for marketing a device with such a narrow range of uses. For much of the popular stuff that is called music these days this device will, I admit, produce satisfactory sound quality. But that's not an endorsement; for music enthusiasts who know what fidelity means, this player will undoubtedly disappoint.This device is an example of making a product smaller just because you can, not because it makes it better.
As a previous reviewer stated, you do NOT get pairs of buds in this kit. You get ONE of each size for each of the three types; foam, firm plastic & soft rubber.If you need to replace both buds, you'll need two of these kits.My review score reflects the fact that nowhere in the information does it tell you this. The logical assumption is that there would be pairs supplied and that the picture is just representative of the sizes/types.The actual product is fine. Exactly what came standard with my Shures.
I ordered two of these inkjet, now the printer will not print and does not rececognise the cartridges. A waste of money
I purchased my Kodak digital about a year ago. 90% of all shots taken were very good to excellent. In less than a year it has been in the shop twice now. Picture quality is much worse. Sometimes it won't focus. Some times the picture is severely underexposed (even with the flash firing automatically).I'm very dissappointed. And Kodak has never returned a call. Best Buy, where I purchased, is an absolute pain. Never again. Maybe a canon. I've also heard similar complaints about Sony digitals.
I received these headphones from a friend who wanted me to sell a bunch of electronics stuff. She claimed these were really good and she spent a lot of money on them and used them a studio monitors. I recently broke a 5 year old set of Sennheiser's and thought these might be a good replacement.I 've had these for about 6 months and must say they are super uncomfortable. After about hour, my ears hurt from the pressure of the pads and the top of my head is sore from the unpadded headband. It could be simply because my headshape and ear size are incompatible with this headset.The design of the set is not great either. They are very creaky plastic. I head lots of noise transfered to my ears every time I turn my head. Also, I have long hair and every time I take them off, I get one or two hairs yanked out by all the pinch points in the design.Sound quality is another problem. I listen to music almost all day at work, served from my computer. I had to install the audio processing software "Hear" on my computer just so I could get decent sound. Each change of music requires that I adjust the EQ, Fidelity, Ambience and Sub Bass settings just to get a nice sound out of them. With my Sennheiser's, I could leave settings pretty much flat and everything sounded great. I rip everything at 320 or lossless so I know it's not because of crappy mp3 source material. Without the assistance of the software, plugged straight into a device, the sound is lifeless.
connecting ribbon is too short to allow reinstallment of metal shield. Company is next to impossible to contact and have not responded to telephone messages or emails.
the sight picture is way too small 25 can hardly see anything out of these much smaller than it looked in the picture.
When I moved out of state, I had to think of ways to bring my Playstation games with me while lightening the load of my luggage. So I put all my games on an old CDR spindle, removed the artwork and booklets, and donated the cases to my favorite local games shop.Later, after I found steady work and was secure in my new environment, I started searching for some replacement cases. I settled on these ones and I'm not particularly happy with them. The outside seems to be the same plastic jewel case you'd expect, but the trays inside are made of a shoddy plastic that will literally rip if you are not completely meticulous when taking them out.Anyway, I bought five, and I broke two. One I was able to salvage with super glue, and the other I had to "borrow" a tray for. That's right, I had to replace a tray on a replacement case!
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 was excited by this item, and carefully chose it on merit, and it did well considering its price and strength of competition. However, when it arrived, it didn't work - wouldn't turn on, with either the batteries or the 110V supply.This is a shame as it looked so good, but whoever tested it didn't do a good job, so I will be buying another make instead
I bought these speakers twice, due to excellent reviews for its sound.The first one had a remote that wouldn't control fwd songs on ipod. The 2nd one was dead out of the box. Excellent service from both Vann's and Newegg who emailed RMA and shipping voucher that paid for shipping back the defective item.
We purchased this keyboard. I have one in my office and purchased one for the house. The one purchased was refurbished and broke 2 weeks in. Certain keys quit working and had to break out the old keyboard.VEry Unsatisfied.
This item rattles like crazy in my jeep now. I've only had it for 6 months and I have not abused it at all. The item is obnoxious. I'm thinking about taking it out of my jeep. Reception is not great and I have a fire stick 4 foot on my jeep. Too bad...
Just so you do not make the same mistake I did, you must buy the power adapter seperately with this in order for it to charge while transering files or listening to music. I did not see this anywhere on the item description, but maybe I am just missing it. I am returning product. I just do not want anyone else to make the same mistake I did. Hope this helps :-)
For use in rough surroundings with lots of grit or fine sand, may jam. Foot (rubber end) came off. Don't know where. Very light. Were it cheaper, I'd forgive the limitations. When folded up, it is wider than a fishing bag by about 6". Not friendly to bag attachment. Had to rig something.
As mentioned in previous reviews the system does crash in a consistent manner. Mine took a year to fail, but it freezes after several minutes of play and the chapter selection fails completely. Also, Thompson Electronics, the service support for RCA, is expensive and provides very poor service. Their solution to fixing my problem is to send a refurished system without even looking at my system. They cannot send a new system, since RCA stopped producing this product. I think that should indicate something.
In its defense, I must say that I still havent found a good FM transmitter for iPods, and this one is no exception.It's terrible. The reception on your car's radio to the signal this transmitter sends will be scratchy. And even when you do manage to place it so you get okay reception, the quality of the audio will be terrible.There is simply no comparison to using a tape to feed your iPod signal (or perhaps rewiring your car to accept an auxillary input).
I have had the Lexar sport drive for 2 years and loved it. easy to use and worked like a charm until a few months ago, when I began to get messages that told me the drive was full. Deleting files didn't help and I finally realized that instead of 256 MB of memory, I had about 32 KB. So something happened along the way and the drive is now useless. I would not recommend this product.
This radio is very cheap looks like a childs toy hence its small size. The biggest problem with it is that the radio only picks up one station and no way to go to another one without using the cheap plastic knob. Both knobs are pretty flimsy they might break with heavy use I was not going to try to find out so I am returning it. The Antennae is pretty bad small and short and lacks good reception. Now if they updated this radio and put in waterproof and made it more ragged plus made it possible to press bottoms to get to other stations faster with memory option that would really help. Also Get ride of the cheap antenna. This is no survivalist radio but a toy to play with. I warned you so do not be a fool and buy this c%$p.
I bought a western digital caviar se 500gb and it came without a sata cable so I bought this because it was cheap. I connected it and turned on my computer and it didn't recognize a new hard drive. I thought maybe I had to configure my settings, but it just didn't show. I then switched the sata cable with my first hard drive and then when I turned on my computer it worked but now I have to buy a new cable so I can connect both my hard drives. So I would stay away from this, Belkin is cheap and there is a reason for it, compatibility or bad product?
For the short period of time my m:robe actually worked I found the following:Pro: Cool looks.Contra: Unreactive user interface---reaction to pushing a button takes forever.Camera is not much better than a cell-phone camera.Player doesn't integrate with MS Media Player. Olympus provides some sort of poor-man's Media Player/iTunes application forcing you into reencoding your music collection.Now to the worst part, Olympus service:I dropped my m:robe from ~2ft hight while it was in its little pouch. It still played the music I had on it but any new songs would hang the system and only turning it off would help.This is where my troubles with Olympus' tech-support began. Endless waiting in hot-lines, circular phone menues. I finally sent my m:robe in. Weeks of waiting. In return to my e-mail enquiries I received long form letters without any relevant information about the repair status. They have a website for registered customers that is supposed to show the repair status. Mine never changed. After three months and an other attempt at getting someone on the phone I found out that I was supposed to pay $160 repair. I had the m:robe returned unrepaired (since they sell used for less than $200).My m:robe was an expensive experiment. Stay away from it.
I was so excited to get the camera and very let down after the first week of usage. I had to carry double A batteries every where I went. I was constantly replacing them. I missed some very important shots because of low batteries causing a delay in the shutter speed.The zoom is extremely week and creates grainy pictures. A digital zoom is needed. I am returning this product and puchasing the sd870IS by canon.
I had the DIR-655 earlier model and it worked fantastic until my neighbor's house got struck with lightning. Ruined my DIR-655!!!OK, I said, just go to Amazon and buy another one. What a big mistake that was! This B1 version dlink DIR 655 router is the pits. Wireless?...Where???? I got a WDTVLive box and never had a problem with the earlier version but this one won't even let it connect without screwing up all the other network connections. I guess I'll move on to another brand. Anyone got any suggestions for reliable wireless routers?
This camera has built-in lens cover opener. After powering the camera, they should open. Soon after purchasing this camera I started to have problems with automatic lens cover opener. Sometimes they didn't close. I ignored it. Now, they just don't open at all. In a nutshell, after just one year this camera is JUNK!!! I believe that Sony's "precision" gear mechanism opening lens cover has faulty design. Secondly, for such basic thing as lens opener, they could have provided some "push-up" button to unlock it. Don't buy this camera w/o some "protection plan". Sony's warranty is miserly 3 months. Dust accumulation, parts friction or minute dislocation etc could kill this camera after 3 month, then what???
I bought this router to connect home PCs to cable internet and a XBOX 360 to a Media Center PC. The G channel works well and extends a signal up to 100' with a 54 Mbps very good to excellent signal. The A channel is very weak and only extends 50' with a weak signal.Unfortunately, the A channel is not strong enough for video signals. There are few options to improve signal performance since Linksys does not offer a high-gain antenna option to improve performance. A signal extender is available, but cuts strength in half.If you are trying to connect a XBOX 360 or Media Extender to a Media Center PC this isn't a good option. You will have to place the router very close to the extender and limit home barriers as much as possible.I switched to a Buffalo AirStation High-Power Dual A + G Wireless Router (WHR-HP-AG108). Both channels are strong and extend considerably longer than the Linksys. My XBOX 360 receives a 56 mbps very good signal and connects with ease to the Media Center PC. I would rate this product ***** stars.
My my book crashed within a few months. The customer service never picks up the phone. It just keeps ringing. The enclosure is sealed so I can't check open it unless I want to void the warranty, which I will do tommorrow.If you buy this product just keep your fingers crossed that you will never need customer support. Warranty is meaningless.
Bought this to replace a dead Radio Shack switch which was a 4 input 2 output device with learning IR (uses any remote control). I correctly figured that the auto-sensing inputs would be a fine replacement over the learning remote feature of my previous switch. It's nice that this device doesn't introduce yet another remote control into my house like other products in this price range. S-Video out only displayed black-and-white on my HDTV for some reason. Composite video worked fine.
I am having the U150 problem with the yellow ink cartridge also. Avoid this printer. What a waste of money.
Bought it and it did not work right!! Keeps doing a DNS error that never happens with my other router! This is junk! Don't Buy!
While the battery was shipped fast and I did get it in record time, I am extremely dissapointed in the quality. First is that I did not get either of the covers that other reviewers seem to rave about and had to pop the old cover off of my dead battery. The fit was not perfect and I had to try to insert the battery several times. Sadly had this been the only issue I would have let the matter drop, but now after a couple of months use I have to say that the battery does not hold a charge very long at all. I maybe get an hour of uninterrupted use, before I have to scramble to find an outlet. Also, if I leave the computer unplugged even if it is turned off, the battery discharges over night and I have to start up with the power cord and recharge the battery every day.I should have spent the money on a real battery from HP. I still might.
We purchased two of these DVD players at the same time. One stopped playing DVD's right away. We chalked it up to dust from construction of our home. The second was never subjected to any of that as it was packed safely away. Now, it has just quit playing the DVD's. The lights come on, but the unit does not function. Do not buy this product.
I bought it to be used with my ipod touch. I was really excited that I wouldn't have to buy the expensive apple charger, but when I hooked it up I was disappointed. I noticed that if I tried to use the ipod while charging the screen started to flicker. also on places where you have to drag your finger ie. unlock from sleep mode, it seems to be not working properly and it gives it an effect that its sticky like glue, makes it feel like you are dragging it by force. So i didnt take any risk using it anymore and ended up buying the expensive apple's version, so this is a complete waste of money for me.
I am an IT consultant. I was looking for a very good reliable laptop. I purchased my 4030 for 1290 when dells sold at 799 with better features.Problems:Its slow! My Inspirion same processor etc. is faster by a long shot.The mousepad stops responding constantly! It apparently happens to many HP;s Google it.Order it with Broadcom Wireless. Intel wireless solution drops connection. It reconnects fast but it happens regularly.The O key on my keyboard sticks.The screen blinks into a bios type mode (i.e. when video software is corrupt) I have tried everything it still happens, waiting fo video card to go :(Thats my 2 sense, I would look a little farther if i were to purchase again. I have owned it for 6 months.Good Luck
No wonder Samsung discontinued this product. Hard to program and not user friendly. I definetly regret the purchase of this product. TRASH!
Sadly the zune did not sync properly but the company did try to get me a replacement but they did not have one. So they quickly refunded my money. I was only out the shipping money. So it cost me ten dollars to send it back. Being it was defective I feel they should have refunded my shipping too.
The transmitter worked really well for about a month, then stopped working completely. It wasn't even worth returning since it would have cost more to send the product back than it originally cost.
I received the speakers only couple days after purchased online, that was awesome delivery service.however, the speakers don't work the way I expected them to, first of all the sound quality is not good at all, and there's no way to adjust to make it sound better, secondly, my lap top have problem recognizing the speakers, sometime there's no sound at all, every time that happened I had to re-boot my laptop, I have window XP home version.I wouldn't recommend the product.
I purchased this remote for my mother in law who is vision impaired and was having a hard time seeing the buttons on the remote that came with the Dish Network system. This 'universal' remote was not compatible with DISH. If you are using Dish Network satellite TV, do not purchase this remote. It will not work.
I read the reviews before buying and yes they stated the CD portion of this did not work well in fact for me it almost imediatly it will not read a CD, and after only 10-15 uses. This is in a summer home not really used often at all, it barely made it through the Holidays. I will not buy another Phillips product and Amazon should issue people who bought this piece of junk a refund or similar replacement. After all the bad reviews they should a least stop selling it!
Only 11 month into usage, this TV developed a 3 inch red strip along left side of screen on all input signals. This pretty much renders the TV useless. Even before this, the TV has excessive audio buzzing noise. I have tolerated for almost a year. Definitely will never buy another Hitachi product.
This physics processing unit is a piece of trash. Running it in conjunction with an HD5850 to get a little extra shazam on Arkham Asylum and UT3, wasn't worth it AT ALL. You have to install prehistoric drivers to get it to be recognized and then update those drivers to even get it to work decently. It doesn't have any effect on benchmarks in the 3 different tests I've ran for it. After enabling hardware physics in UT3 I gained a couple breakable objects and a few more guts flying, big woop. Crysis did a much better job putting the physics into the engine itself and still had higher framerates on there. Arkham Asylum gets practically NO benefit from this card, maybe a 5 FPS increase even on normal physx. Only way for it to be smooth is to disable physx and what's the purpose of the card then? Without physx on my rig can push the game at 60-70 maxed out 1920x1200.Buyers beware: The fan on this little thing is RIDICULOUSLY LOUD! What intelligent individual put such a crappy fan on this thing, especially considering what they used to cost?I honestly regret buying it.
I bought this during the after Thanksgiving sales last year and was happy with it until about a month ago. The light flickered and the drive is no more. Gone are all my files and more importantly - all my music. It was great while it lasted - but not worth the $70 I paid for it. Nothing could be recovered from the drive either and I took it to two different places. I will be continuing my search for a hard drive - and staying far away from Western Digital.
Hands down, the buggiest electronic component I've owned. Thank goodness Amazon returns are easy. Just hooked up Sony and far superior performance.
Worked well right out of the box. I connected it to my home network, and within a few minutes was able to connect from XP, Vista and Mac PCs. In the evening it was gone from the network. Re-powering and resetting did not help, and it doesn't even look like it goes through the normal boot up process. The drive is spinning, I can hear it, but it no longer connects to the network. It is being returned. For a device that was to house backups of all of my data, images, etc, it is too unreliable.
I bought an RCA Lyra 2 years ago, and use it for jogging. It has been through sweat, rain, freezing conditions, and the only problem I had with it is the headphone jack sometimes loses sound in one ear. My wife decides that she wants an MP3 player, so I talked her into getting the RCA Lyra because of the price and the sucess of the older model. What a mistake that was.I put a few songs on it for my wife, and she was only able to use it once before everything on it got corrupted and wouldn't play. I wiped everything clean, reloaded it, and two days later the same thing happens. Reloading songs every couple of days is no big deal, and I wouldn't give it a 1 review if the problems stopped there.The joystick is horrible. Up and down to change the volume works OK, but it is very dificult to move right and left. If you can press it hard enough using only one hand, most of the time it acts as if you pressed straight down, which adds to a preset while on radio.If you only listen to one radio station or if you never want to skip through your playlist, buy this MP3 player. If you want a device that is functional, keep on looking.
The thing with these headphones is they look really cool. If that's what you're going for then by all means purchase and enjoy them. The problem is the sound quality. If you look at the numbers these headphones have less sound quality than earphones you get from the dollar store. I thought the numbers were wrong when I bought them because of all the really good reviews here on amazon, but when I got them I was surprised at how incredibly horrible they sound. Imagine trying to listen to your music that is broadcast over a radio station that you can tune into right. Horrendous sound quality. If you think they look sooo cool, buy them and take them apart and solder some decent speakers into them.
if you lose this cord just get a flash card reader. It's cheaper and more practical.
My printer is only 7 months old and gets moderate use. I paid $89.99 for it and it now needs a new drum which costs $116.00. It consistently calls for paper, however paper is in the tray.I would not recommend this product or buy a Brother again.
The bag works well except when it breaks. The side seams all tore apart on me. I had to duck tape it back together to make it work. The duck tape seems to be holding, but I will not buy another one. Others on here seem to have the same problem.
If you are planning on using the FA311 in a Win98SE Environment then DON'T - buy something better than this Fisher Price &quot;My 1st network card&quot;. After 3 days I finally manage to get Win98SE to accept the drivers and the PC's to acknowledge each other, but connect to the internet and use the networked PC to download websites, or send email and the Netgear crashes and re-boots the pc! - then the card isn't even recognised anymore!!.Avoid this piece of junk - at least until Netgear learn how to write a reliable, easy to install driver!. What a relief to buy a competitors product and get the network up and running within minutes! - Netgear TAKE NOTE your competitors have the edge on you!.
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.
This is what I wrote in my previous review:Bought my Samsung HL-T6187S on 9/23/2007. I was hesitant with buying such a big size and ticket item online. However, Amazon was great, for both delivery, punctuality, and price. I came from a 15 year old 32" CRT TV so this was my treat. What can I say, I hold on to my stuff until they are sooooo obsolete or broken. Eagle was great for delivering the product unscathed. Turned on the TV and my eyes were as giddy as a school boy. The picture was great. Over the Hedge and Star Wars 1080p looked sooooo wonderful. Even the built in TV speakers with SRS turned on is pretty good, for built in TV speakers. Wonderful array of inputs and outputs. It was surprisingly light. The cabinets do feel a slightly flimsy.But, hey, I guess this is what I get for getting technology not fully matured. I too got the halo prism and this ))))))))(((((((( effect. Also one dead pixel. Let me expand.I have one dead black pixel. I understand that is inherent in the manufacturing process. Much like LCD monitors. It even says so in the Warranty disclaimer. No biggie because I have to be watching a bright white scene and be at less than a foot from the screen and really look for it. At 8 feet or more you cannot see it. Ho humm. I still say the disclaimer that a consumer must accept a few dead pixels due to manufacturing limitations and cannot return the product is unacceptable. The consumer must accept a less than perfect product but good enough is unacceptable. I guess I along with the masses have accepted this. Luckily, I still love Samsung and I got their SyncMaster(tm) 226BW 22" widescreen display with no flaws. Lovely product. That's why I'm sticking with Samsung. Great prices for a great product.So on the ))))))))(((((((( effect. Like the dead pixel I have to be actually less than 6", viewing a bright white background, and at an extreme side angle to see it. At the suggested greater than 8 feet viewing distance this is not noticeable. No problem with that.The biggest complaint I have is the halo prism defect. This is easily producible like the other posters indicated. The senate scene in 300. Where you have the white sky and pillar background and Queen Gorgo is standing and providing a dark foreground. It can also be easily produced via a PC. Put a dark screen in the bottom half with the rest of the screen white. I did it by having an MS-DOS screen in the bottom center half with Windows Explorer in the background.I'm calling Samsung to get this fixed.So after being pulled around by the Samsung techs I'm on my second TV. Thankfully, Amazon is such a a great online company that the exchange was no hassle and I went without a TV uninterrupted.Well, this second set still had the halo prism problem but less intense. No dead pixels. However, the screen looked like it had dust behind the screen. Now this one has a geometry problem on the top. the ))))(((( is actually more intense now. On top of that, the screen doesn't seem to be securely attached to the screen!!! Samsung needs to get their manufacturing act together. Second tech call!Update on 11/28/2007...After the second set had the same problems but more defects, I jumped ship and bought a Sony KDS-60A3000. Very nice TV.
So far I'm not able to charge the batteries that came with it. They warn you that you need to fully decharge the batteries before charging them, which I did using their "reset" function. But despite that, I still get half charged batteries. Also I find it very slow to charge the batteries. I'll probably send it back.
Granted, I ordered this cartridge over a year ago (May 2011 from the vendor JAMinnovations) for my HP Deskjet 845C and just now needed to install it. The cartridge that was in my deskjet (purchased by the way from inkjetcartridges dot com) lasted over a year - printing about 12-20 pages per week. It finally went dry, so I installed this one - figuring since it was a genuine HP cartridge in retail packaging (which it wasn't - it was a white box, busted open, with instructions stuck on the outside) that it would work great. But maybe if it really was an original HP product, since they probably don't make these for this older printer, it was dried up long ago. Anyway, I immediately ordered another cartridge from Amazon (OfficeMax Black Ink Cartridge Compatible with HP 15 (C6615DN) OM98673 Sold by Speedy Inks, $8.99). It arrived today, I installed it & it works great! It was packaged very well, is fresh, isn't an "original" HP cartridge, but I don't think that matters for these older printers. It also has a "use by" date on it of 2014. I'll review that cartridge also.
This camera was a very contraversial one. I bought 2 cameras (one for me and the other for my boyfriend) and my camera and mic worked perfectly fine....but my boyfriend's didn't. His camera had a terriable quality (I could barely see his face it was so blurry!) and his mic didn't work at all. I suggest you save your money and buy a better webcam.
I puchered three of these thinking I could use them at the football game. They dont tell you in the ad that they DONT HAVE VOLUME CONTROL! It would be great for Walking of which its intent is, but I used it for One football game and the batterys went deed. I threw it in the trash out side the game!1Bubba1
I have been a Graphic Designer and programmer for quite some time, no newbie to the Mac or its competition. In the past, I've lovingly revamped, recleaned, rebatteried and restocked my iBook and previous iMac for many many years. They both worked quite well. My father even bought one of the earliest Macs in the early 80s.Recently I went to the store and upgraded to this new Intel Core Duo iMac. I am not impressed. I have either had a bout of bad luck, or the new iMac isn't living up to the hype.Upon first hearing the news about this product, I ran (no walking) to the Apple store and bought the new iMac. After starting it up several times to no avail, I went to the Apple store. The screen was dead. They brought me out another computer.While this (not the previous screen dead) computer works good in some aspects, I wonder why I didn't stick with my iBook. My old iBook runs faster. It doesn't crash as much. On the iMac, My Adobe programs take nailbiting-slow-a-turtle-with-three-broken-legs-is-quicker time to complete saving and revamping of graphics. Viewing of the internet is super slow too. I have, on record, waited over an hour for a u-tube video to start up. My husband in his office next door takes five minutes for his PC to download the same video.I am not satisfied with this product and really do not want to shell out another $300 to make it go faster. I will be switching over to a PC soon.So long, Mac. Is product faith trumping product value or have I just had a bout of bad luck?
It started buzzing and would not work a few months after the warranty expired. Now it is junk. Expensive device considering it doesn't last very long.
Was not happy with it when I got it. It did come when it was suppose to. But it looked, felt and is just a very cheap plastic camera. Looked different in the picture. Did not work easy. I would not get another 1. I feel it was more product not company unhappiness.
Wow, pinch me is it really 2011 and we still have consumer electronics catching fire? Where is CE, UL, BS when you need them?Fortuitously I was next to the amp when the wisps of smoke started, followed by a crackling fire. The amp as spec'ed is decent and worked fine - until it decided to self-combust. The real concern is that this is configured as an 'auto-on' device, so it switches itself on when it receives an audio signal on the line-in: this means it is often going to be put somewhere out of the way and unnoticed - and that makes it a REAL fire hazard (as in 'burning the house down' hazard).So if i could give is a zero or negative star it would be duly awarded. Since now at least three reviews have indicated there is a real fire hazard, Amazon need to look carefully at what they are offering.
For about a month, my Samsung worked O.K. (given the frequent battery changes--to lithium) but after that, this camera turns on for about 4 seconds and then beeps 3 times and shuts off. The end. I'm thoroughly dissapointed.
I purchased a PQI memory card and it died after about two months.Although PQI advertises a lifetime guarantee on their memory products and their website has you fill out an RMA request form and email it to them as an attachment, the email address they give is invalid. All subsequent emails to PQI regarding the invalid email address and warranty processing were not responded to.According to the Better Business Bureau "this company has an unsatisfactory record".
This ipod speaker station sounded decent when it was new. It failed durung the warranty period and surprise..........the company has no customer service. All e-mails were ignored. Consider anything by CTA disposable junk. Stick with real brands and pay the money.
After reading everybody's Top or Flop ratings I took my chances hoping to get one of those that would work fine from the beginning.It arrived and I tried to get this thing to work this morning and followed all the steps according to their manual - I was really careful after reading other people's experiences.Installation of software worked fine. Then I connected the scanner to the computer (door fully closed, no USB hub or other external device connected) and it would not even get switched on (no green light, no noise, nothing).Reinstalled a couple of times, checked the wall electricity outlet, tried to boot computer first, then tried to switch on scanner first - whatever I did, the scanner did not do a thing and my computer never recognized it as connected hardware.In the beginning I was sure I was just too stupid and would have been happy to call TechSupport. But the booklet does not even give you a trouble shooting phone number !!!This is going back to amazon today. Since all other scanners are out of my budget, I will give the product one more chance, hoping the replacement will work. I will keep you posted.You are definitely taking your chances with this product. If you buy it, try to get it somewhere with a decent return policy (like amazon hopefully) and try to check it out the best you can within the time the return policy covers. Other people's experiences sound like you really do not wanna have to deal with Konica/Minolta for repair or replacement.Good night, and good luck.
Thanks to all of you who wrote reviews!. I will not invest in this latest generation of iPod. They need to improve on a number of flaws mentioned!!!
This keyboard looks beautiful, but don't be fooled by its appearance. Keys are very hard to press. Several keys that you will use very often are even harder: The space, backspace and enter key. It really hurts my hands after using it for less than 10 minutes. Although I ordered it from Office Depot yesterday for a surprisingly low price - $22, I am returning it. A cheaper keyboard, Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 is much better, although its "Backspace" is also stupidly harder to press than other keys.
Do not buy this if you are planning on using it w/ iphone or you computer - or anything that has an 1/8 jack. It will not work..
I attempted to get this working with the 3COM &quot;sharkfin&quot; cable modem and Optimum Online's cable service. No connection was possible. D-Link suggested that the problem was the ISP and not the router. I found that most unhelpful as a direct connection worked perfectly well. The router is now gathering dust and I am using Win 98SE's Internet Connection Sharing. Don't waste your money on this product.
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.
When I hooked this up to my laptop, the video on the TV was an orange color. When I tried my old cable the picture was fine.
There were two tapes in this package and neither one worked. I tried in three vehicles and they were just duds.
This supposed 'Ipod Killer' will be lucky to even steal market share from the smallest of competitor's in the now over-populated mp3 player market. The problem with this player is that it comes prepackaged with all the arrogance and restrictiveness one has come to expect from Microsoft. Whilst the Ipod has been able to beautifully merge itself from being simply a music player, to a platform within itself, this product seems destined to head in the direction of the 'PlaysForSure' debacle. The problem with Microsoft, as was demonstrated recently by them shutting down their MSN music site, is that they show no commitment to their customers. As soon as sales of the Zune inevitably prove to be too low to justify them even being produced, Microsoft will pull the plug, leaving consumers with a device which will be as useless as a torn plastic bag.Microsoft certainly have millions to burn, and their campaigns have been quick to point out the social networking feature of the zune. However, the fine print which accompanies this feature far outweighs any usefulness it might have had to average user. Unless Microsoft magically sells 60 million units of this thing within the next couple of years, the wireless connectivity feature will be a useless gimmick which will leave consumers feeling quite duped.The whole UMG deal also shows just how arrogant Microsoft can be. You see, the precedent set by this deal will have serious consequences on music listeners for many years to come. When the Zune exits the market, Microsoft can take pleasure in knowing that they single-handedly destroyed an entire industry.Apple may have a near monopoly on the market at the moment, but they have proven themselves to be quite attentive and loyal to their customers. They have constantly improved their devices and services, and have stood their ground in refusing to raise their Itunes prices.You have to ask yourself, Do you really want a player which will practically hold you captive to gods of DRM?
I bought this model, along with the iPod cable kit, and the FM Transmitter so I can have both a GPS and a way to listen to my iPod on my car speakers.I had problems with this since the beginning. The first thing I did was connect the TomTom to my computer and updated the software. I choose the internet option in TomTom Home to activate my TomTom. It said it activated fine, but when I took it away from the computer, the TomTom still requested me to active. So naturally, I went to their activation website, did all the things to get the activation things and got the code. Simple enough (NOT!). After entering the activation code, the TomTom kept saying it wasn't the correct code. I checked, double checked, and 10X checked the codes. I even asked a few people to check the code for me. The code was correct, the TomTom said it wasn't. I tried the online activation again. I tried reflashing the TomTom with the original backup I had. All no luck. Somehow I managed to change the map to Guam, and it was magically activated. YAY! It works! BUT I CAN'T CHANGE IT TO THE USA MAPS!!!!!Day 2 (maybe 3), I manage to find the option to change to the USA maps (since "advanced" options are off by default, I didn't immediately see a way to change the map). Finally it works.Once I was able to use it, I found out how even more frustrating this GPS is. Browsing the map is impossible. As you try to move the map around, it glitches and either doesn't move the direction you wanted it to move, or it somehow detects that you pushed the return icon. I gave up ever using function ever again after an hour of trying. Also, the maps are outdated and/or lack any effort. There were countless streets that appeared on the map, but was labeled as "unnamed."Now on to the iPod function. With the regular mount, as soon as the iPod cable is connected, Bluetooth functionality breaks. You can make and receive calls, but you can't hear any of the phone calls. What use is a cell phone that you can't hear??When you connect the iPod to the FM Transmitter, the FM transmission completely stops and it only outputs sounds to the internal speakers. After wasting 2 months with TomTom customer support regarding this FM Transmitter issue, I received the following response:"Yes, we did receive your items. I've tested your scenario with your device and with our in-house devices. It appears to simply be a limitation of the TomTom product. Unfortunately, I do not have a fix for you.I've notified product management of the issue, however, there probably won't be a fix for the 510/910 models, as they are no longer being manufactured. Any fix would most likely be implemented with future products only."After mentioning that it explicitly states that the TomTom 510 and the FM Transmitter works together, I received the following response:"That is, perhaps, a misnomer. I will forward this information on to our Product Management team for research. However, it simply doesn't function the way it was stated on the website."This product is a complete waste of your money. DO NOT BUY IT!!!
at first time I was excited with the price and apparently the product...When I got I first realize that the wire is really too long, good to use at home, make you able to walk around, but extremily exagerate when you are using ion your mp3 player...the sound is clear but to low...sometimes, mainly on the street you want more volume and can not get it!the isolation also not good there is no isolation...and the plastic is resistent but very simple and not what you expet from as sony product...I do recomend to add 10 dolars more and buy other headphone as I did one month later!
I have three CB radios: Honda JC-216H for my motorcycle ($600.- and it's the reason that I start with CB), Midland 75-822 ($85), and this Cobra 18 WX ST II ($64). My ratings to these three CB are: Cobra 1 star, Midland and Honda 5 stars.The 18WX is very bad compare with 75-822 about noise filtering. I installed them two in the same SUV with identical antennas (Cobra HGA-1500), the 18WX picks noise from every thing: engine, fuel pump, folding motor of mirror, air conditioner, horn and even horn of those cars beside you. The 75-822 just pick nothing but a little the folding motor. It's totally terrible when you use it while driving.
It let you work on the flash drive as an idependent drive, having your own session in any computer and is amazyng how mwnay programs theare are in the net to be daownloaded for this technology
Another oversold product from Epson. Actual resolution is closer to 1200 dpi. Skip this and buy a real film scanner if quality matters at all to you.
If you look at the specs, this tv does not support the full HD standard. All current generation plasma screens do not support 720p or 1080i. They upsample 720p and downgrade 1080i. I have a 1080i capable tv and can tell you that losing 300 lines of resolution is a big deal. Its about the same difference as 720 to normal broadcast tv.
amazing printer but these sell everywhere for $13 - $14.amazon - you need to find another vender!
Firstly, as soon as I opened the box, it struck me that the external drive received was not the same as the unit I ordered online. Further investigation suggests that the unit received is an update of the one I thought that I was purchasing online. Secondly, I purchased a new Dell laptop running Vista & wanted to be able to pefrform complete system back-ups, however, going through the Recovery Manager, when I used the full system back-up option, it gave an error message that the drive does not have a certain compatibility to support full systems back-ups. This is a major dissapointment also. I now use the file back-up option, but this is not want I had wanted to do.
I bought one of these at the local hardware store. It was out of the box and hooked up in 5 minutes. Downsides: No power light or switch, so when something doesn't work it's hard to tell if it is due to the hookup, tv settings, or power outlet. Also, there is a long telescoping antenna (not pictured) which makes this antenna much less wife acceptable. I managed to finally get 2 hdtv channels to connect roughly 100% of the time, but then magically the power adapter must have given its all - so back to the store for a refund. Happy Thanksgiving for HDTV!
After 8 mos of light use as mid-speakers in a 9.1 system, the one blew and needs to be replaced. Also, the cover never fit quite right, even after substantial adjustment. Should have known better.
Of the three I've bought only one lasted more than a few months. I don't know what happens to them but they just quit working. First they quit until you unplug it and plug it back in so Windows can find it again. After a while that doesn't fix it either.The software is terrible. It quickly leaves you and your computer confused as to what is in control of the device,or rather not in control.Connectivity, when it does work, is erratic. Measures to mitigate what little interference I had was fruitless.
I have owned the D-Link DIR-655 Router for a few years now. I work on VPN from home, so I am on the wireless router constantly. I have many wi-fi devices (Android phones, iPhones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, NAS, etc). I recently upgraded the firmware to 2.10. My sons got Windows 8 machines recently. For unknown reasons I am experiencing constant drops of wireless signals from this DIR-655 router. I've changed the channels (1, 6, 11, auto search), removed encryption, experimented with different settings, removed the upgraded firmware back to 2.07, but still get the constant drops of wi-fi. The router will simply stop broadcasting wi-fi for no reason and most devices connected, will be disconnected immediately with no warning. This is very frustrating. More frustrating is the fact D-Link is of no help unless you pay them a substantial fee (warranty ended). Their email support is rudimentary and useless. There is no reason why the wi-fi should stop broadcasting randomly. Again, this is a recent phenomenom. A relative of mine also has a D-Link router (different model) and he has the SAME problem of constant drops and his problems are also recent. He has owned his router for about the same amount of time as me!! This appears to be a D-Link problem to me...My recommendation would be to NOT purchase this router or any D-Link product. It does not last for more than a few years and is frustrating to use when wi-fi stops broadcasting for NO REASON. I need wireless in my home (it is where I work) and there are likely many better choices in routers on the market. D-Link is junk...DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ROUTER!!!!
They never mentioned incompatibility with anything, and boast no need for a driver, and on both my new systems, the units refuse to recognize the devices!****UPDATE*** Sabrent (the manufacturer) has mailed 2 replacement units.. will keep posed.
Amazon is shipping the SYBTU1-PLP instead of the SYBT4. The SYBTU1-PLP is one of four that makes up the SYBT4. The shipping weight is 53 pounds and the SYBT4 is 200 pounds. We have ordered 5 of these and they have all had to be returned/refused because the wrong item is being shipped.Here is the item description:Brand Name: APCModel: SYBT4Item Height: 205.51 inchesItem Length: 472.44 inchesItem Width: 314.96 inchesItem Weight: 200.4 poundsProduct DetailsProduct Dimensions: 472.4 x 315 x 205.5 inches ; 200.4 poundsShipping Weight: 53 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.ASIN: B00008KUOJItem model number: SYBT4Notice the weight under product details.......
Konica Minolta seem to think that Windows is the only operating system in the world. This printer does not work on Mac OS-X. But is this mentioned in the propduct description, or the detailed specifications, or even in the printed documentation that comes with the printer? No, only in the support FAQ. Bad communications, and a poor technology effort on their part.
Tiger Direct does not carry this product. We ordered it through Amazon and had another recorder shipped from Tiger Direct. I've reported it to both places, but unfortunately, the AR-650 is still listed on the website.
It causes USB errors, I might have got a bad one, but it is so cheap it's not worth the hassle to replace
For 2 weeks I have had these "Sony" batteries in 2 Uniden Cordless Phones and once charged for 24 hours, they die after a few hours out of the charger and after only a few minutes in use. The old used batteries lasted longer.I plan to request a return for replacement, refund or exchange for a different set.
Seemed to work fine while testing it without inputs, but after I connected either Toslink or analog (RCA) inputs (no video) it would frequently freeze up. Called Cables To Go and they recommended trying a replacement, which I will obtain through Amazon.
My son got prompted to update the IPod from ITunes..... when he did via his browser window, the application hung and corrupted his unit. When I called tech support on "my one time free" call. They explained that could happen with this rollout and suggested we should have saved the file locally and ran the update..... I told them your software should suggest that then!Terrible.... weak software.... that's rolled out with bugs.No wonder they have less than 5% of the computer market!I'll never buy an Apple product again!
I can't wear these headphones for more than 30 minutes without becoming severely uncomfortable. The sound is great and the bass is really clear, though.
This product is a piee of junk, but then I only paid less than $5 so I shouldn't have expected better
I bought a set of these for my sister-in-law because she was convinced Bose was the best. For comparison, I had installed a $300 multimedia computer speaker system for her son a few months prior. the $300 system put these things to shame. if you do a little research, you learn that bose is basically radio shack quality speakers with nike level marketing. i suggest you do your research before paying for a fancy ad campaign.
Nice idea - an ergonomic keyboard to help my suffering wrist. However, the keys were sticky and noisy, and the spacebar stuck about every fifth time it was struck. The stuck spacebar alone made the keyboard a failure. After returning and replacing the keyboard for the second time, (because of the spacebar) I realized the spacebar has a design flaw. You may also find that the wide keyboard means you reach across your desk to reach the mouse. I find the reach takes this keyboard out of the ergonomic category.
i didnt like this thing. i had to return it. it was way to small for me. it didnt download music. and didnt come with anything to download so your cmp can put it up. i wouldnt do it again, this was my second purchase since my dell one broke im taking some time off b4 i purchase another one. thinking about a ipod.
A public service announcement for all those looking at the Athena iVoice Dock & Sound System: this unit is priced five times higher than it was when I bought it back in August, from this same site.I purchased this unit for $49.88 through Amazon on August 11, and I wholeheartedly agree with all of the positive reviews found here. The iVoice is a beautiful-sounding speaker system which has served me well. Many of the reviews found here, however, reflect a much lower price point than the current $250+ price (as of 12/29/08). Now that the price has moved into the same bracket as competitors like the Bose Sounddock, I would advise anyone looking into such a purchase to do some further research. I know that I would never have bought this unit for $250, and I would venture that many of the other reviewers below might concur.
I wanted so bad to like this company. Seemingly cool looking products. I like design, and Vessels products have the aesthetic I'm after. I bought the 4-set of Candelas in the Moma store in NYC, after charging them for 24 hours, 2 of the 4 did not work for longer than 3 minutes. I returned them to the store. 3 weeks later, 2 of the new Candelas started diminishing 10x faster than the other 2. I then contacted Vessel, who was surprisingly unfriendly and not very helpful. After a vigorous letter, I received 2 replacement Candelas (i marked them on the bottom) which lasted- get this- 2 weeks before fading out after 10 minutes. I sent the whole thing back to Vessel - who told me without the original receipt, could not refund me. I promptly told them to keep them. Terrible business practices, and useless product. How can a company like this stay in business>?
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.
I bought this cd-writer three weeks ago, I have made 30 attempts and not any CD has been written yet, I have followed the company support without any success. The software since to be the problem, and HP seems not to be able to solve the problem. It was a waste, it uses my time and takes my money. Don't buy before HP sell it with a more reliable software.
When I saw these I thought they were the old one's that Memmorex used to sell. Memorex used to be a really good brand for media, but their CD-Rs just keep getting flimsier and flimsier. I got these because the old black labels were really thick and lasted a long time. They also held up great to scratching. The new ones are cheap and the top often peals off which is even worse then a scratch on the bottom. These seem to be as flimsy and cheap as the regular ones except black. I would now choose a different media such as TDK, but unfortunately my old car stereo only prefers Memorex for some reason.The last 100pk spindle of Memorex CD-Rs I got werent black but seem the same. Almost everyone has the top peeling or flaking off somewhere eventhough they were kept in a case most of the time. And again, when the top peels off it seems to be much worse than a scratch (Data is completely lost). Too bad a great brand turned to crap.
This device was advertised as having 12 macros with 10 layers of 10 functions. Regarding V.Bells review, the "extensive catalog" doesn't refer to the macro functions at all. I believe this was a marketing error and await a response from Samsung. The manual is poorly written as well (poor Japanese translation). I cannot get this unit to "learn" hardly anything from the other remotes. I too have had many remotes. Some of the more sophisticated were Pronto, Neo, OFA, etc. The sam2000 isn't even near this league of remotes. This remote just wasn't planned out very well. The programmable remote codes don't work for my very mainstream Pioneer dvd player and Sony reciever. Do yourself a favor and buy the cheapest learning remote you can for $12.00 and you've done much better than this remote can do for you. You will be disappointed with this remote.
The stand is constrained by the angle of the laptop screen. I have an HP Pavilion and the screen only tips back to about a 135 degree angle. So if I want to use the stand to 1/2 of more of its possible adjustment, the screen will be facing downward. I can get the screen about 9 inches above the desk; I would like a little more but can't happen.There is nothing that really holds the laptop on the stand, so I am a little concerned about the potential to get knocked over. When the cleaning people come in, I take it off the stand just in case.
The rear threading on this lens is 48mm while adapters for S2, S3, and S5 are 58mm so you'll get bad tunnel effect. I cannot believe that they are marketing this as being for the Canon Sx IS series.
Buyer beware! I purchased a DVD Recorder, RCA Model DRC8040N, [...]to record movies off of my Tivo. After returning the unit twice and receiving a brand new unit, I still don't have a functioning recorder.The sad part is, I thought the new unit was working. I recorded about 20 movies over the course of a few months, and after each, I played back a few minutes to see if it looked ok. It did. However, the first time I tried to watch a movie (full playback), I discovered that the movie did not record successfully. Part way through the movie, the picture either freezes, skips large portions of the movie, or jumps around. I tried to watch a few more recorded movies. Same problem on all of them.[...]
There support is terrible. You can't get a straight answer. This device will not back up and restore files on Quicken and other programs. It will lock up yoiur sytem when you restore! There support has no answers and won't send an rma to get replacement. It will drag and drop files but throws them all out of order. You can do the same thing with smart media cards and reader much cheaper and it is reliable!
This does not fit a 3.5 mm jack so it's utterly of no value. Since it cost me $1.27 it isn't worth sending back I guess, and I'm just out of luck. Don't bother to buy it because it is improperly made and I don't know what you could possibly use it for.
Worked ok the first day. However, the router and printer only works together part-time at best. Not as reliable as I had hoped. At this moment, I cannot recommend this product. Customer service is ok at best. Just make sure you don't mind waiting about 20 before someone picks up your line.
Bought this for my TiVo HD. I got just as many channels with just a 4' coax cable attached. This thing is useless and will be returned tomorrow.
1) TERRIBLE sound quality.2) After time entry, it lists "Tuesday, four twenty six, twenty ten" - - that's it - nothing else available - useless for date stamp.3) A call to tech support reveals no support available because the unit was manufactured sometime in the middle ages.4) Avoid this one - it's not Amazon's fault, but it's a ripoff even at such a bargain price.
This stupid thing quit working after one use! Don't waste your money on this chinsy poor excuse for a car carger.
Simply put, these earbuds gives the worst, tinniest, least dynamic sound I've ever heard in my life. It seems like Koss tried to actively develop lousy sounding earbuds because I can't imagine a beta tester using them and not saying they're garbage.They are uncomfortable.The connection sucks. They are temperamental. Jiggling them causes the sound to sometimes drop out in one ear.The perfect trifecta: I bought them from Radio Shack, used them for a day, and promptly tossed them in the garbage.Do yourself a favor - look elsewhere.
Bought this for my daughter last year for Christmas-2004. This week we got the H003 error. This cost way too much to die at 53 weeks.
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
It amazes me how this scanner has not been dumped into the bottom of the ocean as yet. The color is awful, awful, awful; the scanned images have long ugly streaks; it's painfully slow; it's technologically jurassic - in one short sentence - it's pathetic! So, fellow on-line buyers, you have been forewarned.
At first glance, the design of this portable DVD player appears that it would be ideal to mount on the back of a car headrest so the little ones can watch a DVD or two on a long trip. This DVD player comes packed with goodies: a harness to mount it on the back of a headrest, two headsets, a car power outlet that looks as it was designed by Sigmund Freud, plenty of cables and an audio cassette adapter to play audio through a car stereo.It easily connects to any TV. The only design flaw I noticed is that the DVD player must be removed from the headrest harness in order to change DVDs...a difficult task if you or your spouse are in the front seat and junior is in the back. The remote has plenty of buttons, but its range barely extends further than 4 feet away, and you must point the remote directly on the same level at the DVD player in order for it to work.After two weeks of use, the latch that holds the DVD player together fell off while speeding down the Pennsylvania Turnpike and now resides somewhere in my car's rear seat. The DVD player now won't stay closed unless it is laid down horizontally. It is now a crippled home DVD player.Coby replaced it with a new model, but now, most DVDs that I try to play in it are unplayable...full of pixels and stuttering pictures.
This item was supposed to be dove grey and it is ivory. Not even a hint of grey. Though I am using it, but not on the phone I intended to.
Bought this for my sons' room. They only listen to cds when they go to bed and the cd player quit working after 2 months. We bought one for my daughter's room as well and the cd player makes the cds skip so bad that it is not worth having the music on. Very disappointed in the item. We should have just spent more money and gotten a better more reliable music player for our young children.
Apex may be an inexpensive alternative for those of us on a small budget, but mine broke within 7 months and they won't honor the one year warranty. They said it would cost 215 dollars plus shipping and handling to repair a manufacturers default( the plastic just fell apart). Considering I only paid 100 dollars, I told them they were crazy. Then when I asked to speak to a supervisor they hung up on me. I guess it was great while it lasted.
This worked for a little while but after about 2 weeks it started shorting out. now it only works at a certain angle and if i move it it disconnects and reconnects then my computer says there is problems with it.
I bought the exact same spindle at office depot, for only 5 dollars (I now know why they were so cheap). I have a 32x burner and tried to burn several at that speed (the cd's are supposed to be 48x compatible) none of them were readable. I had to burn at 4x for any of the cd's to work! I would suggest instead buying Memorex, I've found spindles of 50 cd's for $10 in some stores, and I've never had a single bad cd. I'm surprised by the quality of Sony's cds especially since I've read elsewhere that they are supposed high quality.
Having used this product a short while,I find it almost useless!!!! I see no difference in my photos with or without it. At least it didn't cost much.
Got kicked off a lot. Had to call customer service to update it within a year. Took forever. Look elsewhere. Not recommended.
Pros (they don't outweigh the cons, but here they are):Gigabit ethernet works well for the home networkRange is great along with speedsFirmware has lots of great tweaks if you are technically inclinedLooks slickCons:Sporadically quits working with the internet connection (home network stays up), confirmed this is not an ISP or modem issueD-Link support (even the manual and website are incorrect at times)Must update firmware to get it to even work at an aggravatingly livable levelTo start off, I have had a horrible experience with this product. I am a technical user who has tried multiple fixes from multiple sources and have done everything reasonable (and even beyond reasonable) to attempt to get this to work as advertised. I am using the dir-655 rev. B with completely updated firmware. Completely reflashed the firmware recently as a possible fix for the connectivity issues mentioned below. I had to do so because the reset button that is supposed to reset to factory defaults did not work. I have gone through and tweaked many, many setting. I have 2 computers hardwired to the ethernet ports (win7 machine & windows home server machine). I use the wireless with a Win7 laptop, Macbook Pro, iPhone, WP7 phone, and XBox360. There are no conflicting ip address issues.I bought this unit wanting 802.11n and gigabit ethernet. On the home network front, it works as advertised. I would even say it works great on that end. My home video collection streams to every device in the place perfectly (even the HD stuff). However, the issue is with it routing internet traffic. More specifically, it drops the internet connection randomly. This may seem like a minor issue at first, but it happens extremely often (multiple times a day). It actually used to happen more when I first got the unit (I incorrectly thought it was the ISP at fault at the time), but the first firmware update in February 2010 got it up to a more stable state. However, the level of reliability is still far from acceptable (even after a subsequent firmware update). The problem fixes itself at times, other times you have to reset the router. For such an integral device in my household, it just doesn't cut it. If you are not connecting to the internet, it is great. If you use it for the internet, it is horrible.
Out of 25 disks, I have had 10 burn properly. With a 2/5 success rate, these are great for making coasters, terrible as DVD media. I used three different computers, with three different burners, so this is not a machine or burner issue. Almost all the problems were in the second layer, and caused massive CRC errors with the data put on them. In short, they would have to sell for a quarter their present price to make up for wasted disks and time. As of now they are just overpriced junk.
They delivered me the wrong kind. 2 separate packaged 2GB Sandisk SDHC cards. It is not the same as the title and did not look the same as pictured.Do not buy unless you are okay with SDHC and being deceived.If I could, I would give this Zero stars for selling the wrong brand.Happy shopping!
I installed this unit on a brand new Dell machine. After having problems with the BSOD on shutdown, I downloaded the new drivers and the old drivers -nothing helped. I called Dell support (I didn't even want to call Netgear) and they thought the Blue Screens were coming from a bad motherboard. Dell sent out a technician to replace it. They ran some diagnostics and they came to the same conclusion. It was the wireless card. Like others have said, don't be cheap~ get the Linksys card instead.
I purchased this US Modular 40gb dragon drive, through Amazon, through Tiger Direct in early July of 2007. It was refurbished and was priced at $60. It worked perfectly for 3 months and then died. I only moved the unit twice. It was never dropped or exposed to extreme temperatures.I called Tiger Direct and they sent me to the manufacturer - US Modular. I called them for 3 days and did not get through. I e-mailed them and got no response for another 3 days. I started calling again and finally got someone on the phone after another 2 days of calling. I got an RMA but I was told that they would only attempt non-invasive (software) recovery and I was afraid to put the unit in the mail. So I took it to 3 different local data recovery places to do non-invasive recovery and none of them succeeded. Then I took it to a 3rd and agreed to pay $500 for an invasive recovery to retrieve the irreplaceable data (wedding pics, written documents etc...) that was on the drive. I was told it was beyond recovery.I sent the drive in with delivery confirmation. They received it on Monday December 3rd. After a week I started calling to find the status of my drive. I called for 3 days again leaving multiple messages. I e-mailed and got no response. I called and talked to people in other departments and they said they would tell tech support to contact me. Still nothing. I begged and pleaded on the voice mail and through e-mail always being courteous. All I wanted was a tracking number or some kind of estimate. I got nothing.I received the new unit today December 26th after spending over $100 and hours of my time over a period of 2 months. I will personally NEVER buy another US Modular product. Being an IT professional myself I will be sure that everyone I work with (as well as friends and family) avoids the brand. Product flaws can be forgiven, non-existent customer service can not.
Does anybody on this side of the world know where I can get a converter to convert US video tapes to UK format?
Received the product, the packaging looked good no damage to the box, but when I opened the box one of the clips that attach the top piece was broken which is a big blow because these clips hold the pull out CD tray and without the clip it does not sit aligned straight. Big disappointment: managed to install anyway with the big gap. I would not recommend this product it's very hard and tedious to install. The gaps make the dash look horrible the factory deck sounds way better than any deck and looks smooth. Not that my alpine looks bad
Range is decent and it seems to handle multiple computers fine, but stops broadcasting after two days. Still has internet when attached via wire but the wireless cannot even be seen. Have to disable and enable the wireless then it is good for two days again. This is a common problem, see the dlink forums.[...]
Just doesn't work with my printer. Have hp 6110 all in one. Have purchased recycled cartridges, but these have serious issues with them. RECOMMENDED NOT TO PURCHASE.
I bought this to replace an old Magellan Navigator, and after using it for one month, I've found it to be inferior in almost every way. To give you a sense of the problems:1) The TT 510 doesn't recognize a lot of rural street names around my area, referring to them instead by route number. This is fine if you've been told the number, but if you just have a street name, the TT will be no help at all.2) In Manhattan, the TT 510 can't ever seem to find itself. Actually, this is kind of entertaining if you know where you're going anyway. Although the display catches its location whenever you're moving, when you hit a stop light, the TT seems to think it's still moving, and the map does these bizarre spinning screens as it tries to reorient itself. Pretty useless, however, if you need directions: the TT continually recalculates the route, and if you follow its advice, you and TomTom will enjoy an escalating spiral of confusion.3) My Magellan had one serial number that I never needed to use. My TomTom has a Device Number, a Product Number, Activation Codes . . . and each of these is a string of 10 to 15 alphanumeric characters that are impossible to remember. Operating the device is a pleasure about on par with figuring out your taxes or reinstalling Windows.4) Speaking of operating systems, as of this writing, the TT 510 won't mount on an Intel-based Macintosh running OSX 10.4.9. I can't find any information about it on the TomTom website, but the problem is mentioned frequently online. When I talked to technical support I was told that they're working to fix it, but have no idea when that will happen. In the meantime, I can only connect it to my Mac while running Windows XP in Boot Camp.5) In the hopes of improving the map, I downloaded the one free update they'd give me. After installing the new map, the device required me to go to a new website, input my product and device codes, and then input another activation code. This code (predictably, given my history with the product) didn't work, leaving me with a $300 paperweight.In a hurry to get to a meeting, I called technical support. The technical support staff member insisted upon getting my address and phone number (despite the fact that I had to provide this information to them online when I "registered") before he'd answer the simplest questions. He then went through the same process that I did with the website--difficult, because relaying nonsensical "product codes" over the phone involves lots of pronunciation difficulties--ended up with the same activation code as I did, and then had no ideas once that failed to work. As a result, I was late for my meeting with the problem unfixed. On the road, I called customer service to leave a complaint, and was transferred to technical support, who tried to help me, even after I explained that I left the device at home as I hurried out the door. This representative then promised that I would receive an email that evening with a new code and a follow up call the next day. Didn't happen.6) The TomTom software, a common gripe among the reviews here, truly deserves everything negative said about it. Simple tasks, like updating a map, can wind up losing your list of favorite locations. Updates take forever to unpack and transfer. The help function doesn't. TomTom Home primarily acts as a conduit for purchasing further software add-ons. Any convenience to the user in being able to organize his travelling life is completely coincidental.In conclusion, the device isn't worth the money you'll pay for it, despite the whizbang features like celebrity voices and bluetooth integration. As a GPS navigator, it's substandard and difficult to work with. If it is merely unimpressive out of the box, the TomTom 510 becomes a true exercise in frustration when you try to update it. That annoyance derives from TomTom's business model, which is based upon selling maps, voices, and other features to the TomTom "community." My guess is that the alphabet soup of device keys you purchase with your TomTom are there to keep you from pirating the software. It's incredibly effective: having used their activation system, I no long wish to use, much less pirate, their wares.Sadly, it's beyond the point that I could return it to Amazon, so I suppose mine will be offered on e-Bay shortly.
I work in IT and after using this router and also getting it replaced with another we ran into constant problems where the WiFi would drop and the only way to reset it was to power cycle the unit. I tried multiple different things such as using only N or G signal, disabling QoS and even leaving the encryption off with no luck. Ended up going with a little more expensive Netgear router and it has been running perfect.
At Christmas time, I was able to buy two Zune's at a great price. I have been using a Creative Vision M for years and love that player but, at the price, I thought a Zune would be a nice backup so I bought my son and myself each a Zune.After spending hours trying to install the Zune software on my sons pc, I finally gave up. I was able to get the software to install on another pc but that install also took a long time. Check the internet, there are many people not able to install the Zune software. After installing the software, the best that I can say is that it does not work well. Getting songs to be added correctly requires editing all the MP3 tags. Adding videos is extremely slow and the process to convert a video so that is can be added to the player is time consuming. Adding songs and videos requires several additional software.The Zune interface is not great either. I would like the ability to remove items on the menu that I will never use but that option is not available. Navigation is fair but playing media requires several clicks.The best that I can say about the two Zunes that I have purchased is that at least I did not spend very much money.
I bought this component speakers over 1 months ago from market place in amazon. First, there were no extra packaging, only original package it came with. It wasn't the issue. After i received them, i was excited to get installed in my car and listen to sound. I got installed them professionally, but guess what, i swear my factory speakers (toyota 2001) sounded better, i have waited and tried to adjust from my head unit but sound was like not coming from $105 speakers, crap!! I paid more to get them uninstalled and thank God, Amazon!! Seller accepted my return and gave me refund. First thing after that, i bought much cheaper 6.5 inch alpine component speaker from direct amazon.com. I got them installed, i am very satisfied with my alpine component speakers now. I listened my local audio guy and went with alpine, even cheapest one. It didn't disappoint me. By the way i have Kenwood 248u head unit without amplifier. Soon i am going to add sub-woofer, then my system will be good to go for my taste.l
This is the worst webcam ever. If you really hate someone and you need to buy a gift for them, then buy this cam, because it will provide hours and hours of torture to anyone who tries to install it (WARNING: This cam can potentially terminate friendships, cause severe headache and anger fits, as well as put you at risk of attempting suicide). First thing you have to figure out when you buy this cam is that the drivers shipped with it are bad. So you have to go to the website and download "updated" drivers. Which I suspect are obviously designed to be some type of advanced torture device. The first drivers didn't work at all (which was frustrating enough), the "new" drivers seem to do just about the same thing. Except with the "new" driver you might actually get it working, as we were able to. However, once the cam did "work" it didn't do a very good job of it. There was a lot of skipping around, the color was horrible, and broadcasting the cam image over the web was a joke. You are apparently supposed to be able to take picture with this thing too. Well, as of yet, this does not seem to work. And support is horrible. Go to their website and it seems as though this company tries very hard to make sure you can't figure out how to contact them. Oh sure they have a fill in form for support, and there is some "Frequently Asked Questions", but none of it will help you. If you are into hours and hours of torment, buy this cam. I'm sure that by the time you are through, you will need anger management, and the cam will end up in your trash can. In short, it's JABONEY.
The sound is very good when the speaker wire connection is good. I have to constantly move the sub-woofer to get a good connection to the two small speakers. What good is a sound system with great speakers with cheap wires? I have Altec Lancsing speakers on my other PC for many years and NEVER had a problem. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS EXPENSIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM.
Cisco really outdid themselves. This device is so buggy that we gave up. It's sitting on a shelf; waiting for the next time that I have six hours to work with a Help Desk guy. The language problem doesn't help either. The instruction manual is a joke and a classic help desk response during problem determination was: "just go online to our Knowledgebase. It tells you there that the install instructions don't work with Windows XP Professional."Gee, why didn't we think of that?Stay away from this piece of junk or prepare to spend a long time on the phone.
I purchased this camera in November 2002. For almost 2 years it functioned perfectly, then about 6 weeks ago, I suddenly had a black screen. It is now in for repair for the black screen problem for the third time in 6 weeks. Fortunately, I purchased a 4 year extended warranty policy, and it hasn't cost me for the attempted repairs. I didn't know the problem could be corrected by whacking the camera! However, under the extended warranty no lemon policy, after this 3rd attempt to fix the problem, I will be able to get a full purchase price credit towards a new camera of my choice. (Thanks Best Buy). I will stick with the Sony because I have the extra memory sticks, but I will definately buy the extended warranty again.
The case was mentioned as purchased by others along with the portable CD player I was buying, so I purchased the case expecting it to fit the player.When I received it I found that It was was way too small for the CD player. Not worth sending back due to postage costs, so it sits in junk box for whatever future hold for it. Be sure to read it well and be certain the case is made for the CD Player that you have and do not accepted the suggested selling. I must say, however, it is well-made.
this radio is loud, but the sound quality is horrible, i wish it sounded more stereo like the knobs are the hardest thing to use, especially in the shower, kind of like grabbing a slippery soap bar, havent even bothered to use the cd player, and whenever i stand in front of the radio, it makes some weird noise, probably a interference to the radio the fogless mirror is a joke they basically put that on for no reason, ive been using the same 4 c batteries since july so thats about 4 months, stay away from this thing you wont like it!!
This keyboard has a lot of great features (scroll control, etc) but the spacebar makes this keyboard unusable. I was hoping that the other reviews here were exaggerated. Unfortunately, they were not. The space bar is miserable to press. I returned this item and am using the Logitech UltraX Media Keyboard. It has laptop style keys and is a joy to work on.
People talk about iPod so I thought to use my Amozon gift voucher to buy one. I found the iPod has- looks good, but not convenient for sporty use.+ Interface is good - have no comments.- Sound quality is not great as compared to Sony mp3 player.- Versatility - very poor works only with iTune- Scalability - very limited- features - very limited compared to other mp3 player in the market- size , there are more compact easy to use mp3 players in the market
With the latest firmware and the latest Hewlett Packard software, all what I get while trying to scan a photo is: "the scanner could not be initialized". That makes the all-in-one to crash by itself! The only way to recover from there is to turn the "all-in-one" off and on again. I tried to uninstall and reinstall, etc, etc. Going through the blogs doesn't help. Would some HP engineer please write a new firmware version for this almost-all-in-one?
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 purchased this headset less than a month ago. I use it to Skype for work. The sound quality was good while it lasted. It seems to no longer work. I can still hear the other people on the call, but no one can hear me.We've run tons of diagnostics and tried it on different computers but it is not functioning anymore.I'm going to try to get a refund. I'm really disappointed!
I made sure I did my research and read all the reviews on various cameras before deciding to go with this one.I was highly disappointed when I got my camera home and put in the batteries, turned it on and immediately the lens got stuck in the "out" position with an error reading that said: lens error, restart camera. I tried to restart it a zillion times, only for it to say the same thing. I went on line and found that this is a problem with some canon cameras and now, instead of being excited about having this particular camera, I am completely disappointed.I'm glad others have had such good luck with their cameras. Please research the error because, in some cases, it didn't happen until a year later.
1. For the same money or less, you can get a linksys 4-port wired router, with built-in switch. The router being sold by Amazon one port, and has to be connected to an external switch if you want to connect more than one computer (a hub would work, but not nearly as well). If you're only running one computer, just run cat 5e cable from the cable or dsl modem directly to your computer's pci or usb adaptor.2. The single star rating is for value received, not for the quality of the router itself. Linksys makes good networking gear. Whoever wrote that this router can connect all your pc's, without reference to needing an external switch needs to go back to school.
I'm not a high end consumer of headphones. I usually go with cheap Philips headphones or whatever is on sale when I need them, and I'm usually happy. I expect balanced, rich sound. You don't have to break your bank to get nice sound from headphones. So when my latest headphones started breaking down, I thought I would give these skullcandy headphones a shot when I saw them on sale.Unfortunately, the quality of these headphones is simply not there, at all. First off, they are merely adequate in terms of comfort. Not uncomfortable at all but they fit a little awkwardly and tightly. I haven't worn them for an extended duration but I can tell they would be uncomfortable after a few hours of usage. I do like that they fold well for easy transportation. The design is obviously marketed at the teenager demo. Just very gaudy on the whole. This would be forgivable if the sound was amazing, but it only gets worse from here on out... The bass is muddled, the treble is teeny and distorted and the richness of sound is nonexistent. I tried a variety of sources of sound, from games and movies to uncompressed .flac files and vinyl records on my stereo, but nothing sounded adequate through these headphones.
I bought this camera about four months ago after reading some good reviews, boy were they wrong! For the price, the resolution is good, but I expected better. The macrofocus does not work well at all, and I have a hard time getting a picture off indoors. The &quot;no red-eye&quot; feature just makes you have &quot;green-eye&quot; instead. I would not recommend this camera to anyone. Go buy a Canon instead, stick to those companies that know something about photography.
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.
This is one of those you get what you pay for type things. I got these in two different sizes. one didn't work at all the other work but the first time I unplugged it the tip came off. Spend a few more bucks and get better wires.
Absolutely terrible. I could defecate on this thing and it would probably work better. I spent five hours trying to get it to work with many headaches and curses. I was thinking the whole time it was a problem with my PC. Finally, after trying everything humanly possible (including updating my BIOS) and calling my motherboard tech support, I realized it had to have been a hardware issue. I tried everything (including switching it to different PCI slots) and everyone I asked was just as stumped as I was. Online knowledge base had nothing specific enough to even remotely help me and this company provides NO PHONE TECH SUPPORT, which is an automatic sign to me that the company is crud. I'm returning this piece of junk and getting an IOGEAR instead.
I will start off by stating I purchased this bug zapper through my local home improvement store just because I wanted to pick it up same day. This Stinger bug zapper worked well for about 3 nights then it failed. The unit lit up UV to attract bugs but the zapper portion of the unit did not work anymore. I returned it to the store and immediately ordered the Flowtron BK-80D which is SUPURB (first time I can turn on my porch light and there are no bugs or moths flying towards my porch light (after 30 mins still no bugs near porch). Do not buy any Stinger bug zappers unless you plan on returning it as quick as you bought it. Flowtron has been making bug zappers since the 80's I would trust them more than any other bug zapper manufacturer.
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!
I read several reviews of this product and knew it had shortcomings but after trying this out upon arrival today, I was surprised that Panasonic could offer such a poorly designed DVD recorder. Wait that's not all, they have crippled so many features I don't know where to begin.Well, first off, it will only play store bought DVD movies so I am assume it is defective and am sending it back, but as others reviewers noted, it lacks many features that even the "cheapie" $30 DVD players all have such as a zoom feature, eject button etc, I cannot imagine what they were thinking of!Even though it has a ATSC tuner built in, it only picks up about half the available channels in my area. My other two HDTV's easily pick up those channels so I know they are thereI would guess that this is now an obsolete item that has been replaced by something better and for good reason.. Panasonic blew it big time!!Don't be tempted by the low price on this, it will only disappointed you.Personally, I think Panasonic are risking their reputation with this, I am now hesitant to buy the same brand again!
I would like to use this speaker but I do not want to spend money on batteries. I bought them because I thought with the USB cable I can use a USB/car charger and power them that way. So far I cannot find a car adapter for 6V nor can I find the USB cable that I can use with this speaker. They are useless, unless you want to spend money on batteries.
I think this is the best wired boom 2.5mm headset under $50 out there.The problem seems to be longevity.I have read a number of different failures associated with these. Mine broke where the in-line volume/mute box is, just keeps cutting out and if you fiddle with the line or the volume wheel it works. At this price, I will try it again and see if the next one holds up any better.Nov 2011 UPDATE - OK, I tried 2 more (1 for me 1 for the wife)She has smaller ears and could not find a comfortable way to wear the odd-ball swivel ear-piece and gave up on it real fast.Me, I find it comfortable if you fiddle around and find "the sweet spot", it really becomes barely there feeling.The killer - Both of these broke down in the exact same way as the first, within a month.The weak point is where the line goes thru the volume switch - All 3 have broken there for me - They start to cut in and out and at that point they are useless.Sent them back and now using the Plantronics 220 - not as good and another weird fitting unit, but it's hanging in there and does't break
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.
$1 per cable, BUT shipping is $2.98 per cable.Lets see now, 10 cables cost me $10, BUT shipping costs $30 MORE?I don't buy from any company that isn't honest about their pricing.
I've had this monitor in my mind for many months because its specs were excellent and I thought the 17" versions from NEC were awesome. I was looking forward to high resolutions at high refresh rates.I read a review at ePinions about "ghosts" and didn't frankly believe it because the reviews in CNET Shopper were all positive, except one who complained about the illegibility of text. Now I know the source of the problem.I wish I listened! What a major disappointment after the long wait and expectations. Each black letter on a white background has an ugly bright ghost to its right. I spent an hour fiddling with convergence (basic and area) and all the other settings to no avail. I tried many resolutions and refresh rates, even suspected my new ELSA video card and installed the old one to be sure, and moved the monitor to other locations to eliminate the possibility of electromagnetic interference; nothing changed.Increase the sharpness to 4 and the ghosts will be much more pronounced and uglier. It looks as if every dark line has a long bright smear to its right, as if somebody pressed his finger against the screen and smudged it to the right. Letters were simply bleeding bright white to the right. Those ghosts make sans-serif letters (as in Arial or Verdana) very blurry and a major hassle to read.I called NEC tech support just one hour after plugging in the monitor, and the engineer offered the same advice on their web site; that I had to unplug any extension cable between the monitor and the PC. But I don't have an extension cable! I just plugged the monitor directly to the PC using the standard data cable that comes with it. Then he simply told me to return the monitor without bothering to try further remedy. His quick suggestion sounded very suspicious; simply return the monitor after only a couple of minutes of support over the phone. This clearly tells you that NEC knows very well about this terrible problem, and in spite of that, they let people buy this "prestigious" monitor, which is supposed to represent the best NEC has to offer.I thought the data cable that comes with it is unusually thin, so it could be that the cable's quality is causing interference. I shelled out the next day (price) for Belkin BNC cable; I just wanted to rule out the last possible cause and exonerate the monitor; still, the ghosts didn't nudge!Just before I returned it, I noticed two vertical lines at the middle of the screen that resemble the standard horizontal lines that show up on all Trinitron monitors. Only this display has four of them.Steer clear of this display; it's too expensive and heavy for a paper-weight.
This thing will work on one station decently until you take a turn on the highway (or go under power lines) and it goes to static. Works better when you hold it, but are you going to hold it while you're driving? I don't like the limited number of preset stations you can tune to either. Plus it transmits the music quietly, meaning that you have to have the volume of your stereo and the player turned way up and sometimes even that isn't the volume I want.
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.
Okay, first off, I loved this product! It worked, for the most part, flawlessly and I was able to enjoy my ipod everywhere. However, after about 6 months of enjoyment, it broke! So I bought another one and a few months later, it broke too! I tried using the support page online and that didn't work either. So now I am sad because I can no longer utilize my ipod to its fullest extent. I have thought about buying another one because it is one of the cheapest transmitters out there, but I hesitate because they just don't last.
I bought this VGA cable to connect my new LED monitor to my laptop, to my surprise it did not work, not only that , it caused overheat and electric shock to my laptop. Luckily , my laptop got disconnected in time by itself. It is really bad !!
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.
This is not a "low use" type of printer. I found out that when not doing alot of printing jobs and letting the printer sit over time, the color toner cartridges will start to leak, which causes nice vertical lines on your print jobs. The only solution is to buy new cartridges, which at 80 per, isn't exactly easy to do.Also the networking ability is junk. I'm sure it's much better when directly connected, but the software finding this printer is spotty at best.I believe this printer when used in a higher use environment will probably do well, the print quality is wonderful (except for pictures, but who would try to print pictures on a color $500 laser and expect picture quality?). But for home use, this leaky cartridge thing has me looking for another computer. Luckily I can buy a new Samsung CLP 315 for less than new cartridges for this printer, and the CLP has wireless ability!
I ordered this product on 12/15/05. I got a knock off brand. The box not only says video camera battery (then it also states its "for Nikon EN-EL3"), it isn't what is pictured above. The battery has no label for it being of the Nikon brand, and no writing on the front of the battery. It only has "for Nikon" printed on the back along with its origin (cell from Japan, made in China). It is a 7.4v but you are getting a 1500mah and not a 1400mah (I don't know if that part is a big concern, just falsely advertised). I have contacted the seller for a refund. Is it reliable although it has a 12month warranty. Any comments on this, please?? I don't know what this brand is called, it just says "Video Camera Battery, Lithium Ion High Energy" and that's it?!?! I would beware, what you see is not what you get! Although, the knock off could be as reliable, who knows? If someone else has had this problem, but kept the battery, did it work fine for you???ThanksUPDATE 12/27/05: Seller contacted me and said it was a mistake, that "After looking at your order i noticed are battery was on a nikon page. It was never suppose to be on that page and i am sorry, that is are fault. But i can guarantee you that the battery you have will work just as good as Nikon brand" I appriciated the honesty and I believe they are working to correct the issue. Therefore I am going to keep it for the price and I hope all goes well.UPDATE 12/27/08: Three years later and still kicking. I'm glad I kept it. I would like update the stars to 4 since it's lasted so long.
I got this yesterday, listened to it for an hour.. Tried to turn it on today, nothing, no sound, no radio, no CD, CD lid won't even open. I knew for the $$ it wasn't going to be the greatest radio/CD, I just hoped it worked more than 1 HOUR... I was wrong... Please don't waste your $$
This laptop gets real hot, though that is a testament to AMD Athlon chips which notoriously consume more power than Pentium chips. Since the CPU is always running so hot, it always sets off the fan, which seems to go off every 2-3 minutes with light web browsing, and is almost constantly on when doing anything more intensive. The schizophrenic nature of the fan is noticeable and somewhat loud compared to sound level of any Pentium notebook I have ever heard.Also, the hinge design is very poor. I have had laptops in the past with similar hinge covers that broke off after about 12 months of use- why can't these guys just make metal hinge covers like IBM???For more information, do a google on the "unofficial Averatec support forums" on the web, and read for yourself...Pros: Dirt cheap Cons: Gets real hot, fan makes more noise than most notebooks, shared video memory, poor hinge design.
returned product constantly blinked in and out and switched document from secondary screen to main screen constantly. did not like it at all
Very disappointing speakers!Rip off.I returned them.1. Satellites produce static noise even with the computer turned off. You have to press the mute button to get rid of it.2. Extremely rumble base; not crisp. Even turned all the way down it is too prominent. Maybe good for war games.3. Missing mid tone. Satellites sound like they are coming out off a tin can.4. Volume is a bit underpowered. Will not knock your socks off.
I purchased two, one for me and one for my husband. I could not get the battery apartment open on either camera. I returned both of them. Camera is very light and cheap feeling.
This is the most inferior device I ever purchased. It has been a problem from day one and HP support is inept. Stay far away!
These PS2-USB "adapters" are the worst thing to ever come from mankind. Why? All they do is switch over wires to a different plug. They do not "magically" make ps2 products usb compatible or the other way around. Almost never in the product description is this told. Many people have bought these to be very disappointed that they don't work. On the other hand, if you know you have a compatible keyboard, they work well. Make sure your keyboard states it's compatible with usb-ps2 adapters before buying an adapter! The work of actually converting formats is done by the keyboard, not the "adapter".
I came away completely disappointed. The reviews were generally ok so I thought I'd give it a chance. I was having issues with signal quality watching analog cable channels on my Vaio VPCL117FX/B all-in-one desktop computer for some time and just dealt with it. Before buying this, I contacted Time Warner and they found no problems with the line. I contacted Sony, and well, they couldn't find anything wrong. I even went so far as to contact the manufacturer of the tv tuner and all they could say was update your graphic drivers etc- to which I said I had already done. So, I got this today and proceeded to hook it up, per the directions, and the picture quality remained the same- snowy at times, grainy at others. Kind of like watching an old western movie. They say to hook it up at the earliest point at which the cable enters the house. Did that, then I even moved it farther done the line (after another splitter on the line) and there was no improvement at all. I am not impressed what-so-ever and would NOT recommend this product at all. Stay far, far away and save your money.
I did not get much chance to hear what it sounds because it kept switching off after 15 seconds .I have and had other pocket radios from Sanegean and was happy with those .
I use this webcam mostly with Skype and I am always disappointed in the picture quality. I've tried changing the room lighting and played with the camera's setting without much luck. If you are looking for a webcam to use with Skype, keep looking as this is not it.
I have an elbow problem that requires me to use an ergonomic keyboard. Microsoft is the only company that makes a proper ergonomic keyboard. I have used the older version at home for years. I purchased one for work about 9 months ago. It was wonderful. The keys were tight, with no play. I liked it so much that I requested one for Christmas. The one I received had a quality issue. The spacebar was very noisy - and drove me crazy. So, I returned it and ordered another. The second one was worse. Not only did the space bare "clack", but the "N" key did not work properly. We then went to Best Buy and purchased another. This one is a bit better, but the space key is still bothersome. The quality of this product has deteriorated over the space of 9 months, and I would not now recommend it. This is quite sad, because otherwise the product is excellent. I have notified Microsoft that they have a quality control issue.
Just buy the cheapest you can find. They work the best, becuase they have less bells and whistles.
Yea, right! $50,000, hahaha. No where near what this is worth, and it's discontinued! Someone needs to check their listings before posting.
I owned this product, the SanDisk 256 Cruzer Mini, for literally 2 hours. It was nice and small but quite chinsey and made of plastic. Excited, I brought it home and I inserted it into the USB ports on the front of my computer and it got stuck. It wouldn't come out. To make matters worse there isn't really any area to grip the drive and pull it out without squishing the contents. After 10-15 minutes of tugging to get it out of the USB port, I had to break out the heavy artillery and get a pair of plyers. First gently I tried to pull it out using cloths around the drive, then masking tape around the plyers, then when that failed, brute force. After 30 minutes of trying to pull it out of the drive, the plastic USB Drive case broke in numerous places, the piece that attaches to the necklace/holder broke, and the USB connector slipped out of its cheap plastic stick of gum like container (the small clips that hold the usb connector and board inside broke). It still worked (barely) but it was in shambles. I promptly returned it to the place where I bought it for a full refund 2 hours after I bought it. JUNK. Don't buy it, its not rugged and will not last very long even under light use. I wouldn't trust my data to anything that could essentially break by a 1 foot fall on the floor. Perhaps their new Titianium will hold up much better, though I'll never by a ThumbDrive they make ever again.
There are excellent instructions to install the router; however, the guidance on how to go "wireless" is incompete at best. After 4 hours trying to get the wireless feature to work (which involves switching back from the awful instruction book to the less than helpful website where the router must be configured) I spent 2 hours being yelled at by a custmer service rep who failed to mention that I needed to key in a passcode from the bottom of the router. I was never able to get the product to work with my laptop and would not recomend buying anything at all from the company unless you are willing to have a very rude woman yell at you for several hours before telling you to return the product.
I was very happy to use this All-in-one for a couple of months and then next thing I know the printer would not feed the paper correctly. I tried everything to no avail. This thing is not even worth the shipping and handling if you got it for free.
I've had this player for 3 months and have already had it replaced twice - screen goes black. Makes it hard to use the player
Pictures from the Kodak are not quite up to scratch. At 'best' resolution, the prints are unimpressive and indoor shooting is almost a complete no-no on this camera. The lag on the shutter action is enough to &quot;lose a moment&quot;, and the red-eye flash mode is a tad simplistic. On the plus side, the av-usb connector for a direct tv slide show is absolutely fantastic. Unfortunately, the lack of an adapter/DC connection takes a heavy toll on battery life.
My cordless Logitech board went kaput after 4 years and I picked one of these up while waiting for my new more expensive board to arrive from Amazon. Soft, squishy keys that felt like they might fall apart under my fingers and the board was actually WARPED. Get back on track, Logitech.
We have had this answering machine for about 3 months now. We will not have it for a 4th! The recorded message playback is bad and the playback of recorded messages is extremely noisy and garbled. It usually takes 2 or 3 times listening to a message before you can make out all of the words.
Just over two years old, my La Cie 500GB external drive died today. Even after counting the drive contents as a total loss and reformatting the drive, copying data back to it soon failed and the drive reported the exact same errors. Terribly sad.I bought a Western Digital MyBook to replace it. Hopefully that will treat me better.
I seem to be on a headphone quest, owning at least nine of them by now and I bought this one strictly on impulse not realizing I think these headphones are meant for a younger person ( maybe teen ot pre-teen) who may not be as concerned with the sound quality as they are with the look. The phones do look cool but aside from that they are cheaply made and the sound quality is poor. The bass is easily distorted and experimenting with my Zen Vision's equalizer settings didn't help. I returned these phones for a refund and would not recommend them for critical listening.I am definetly not an expert in sound, or anything else for that matter but these headphones definetly look better then they sound. I hope this helps in making your purchase.
Well, there are a few issues I'd like to bring up here. The first is that case itself is very cheaply made. The headset button sticks and requires pulling it back up to get it to disable the headset so I can use the handset. While they claim the amplifier uses some fancy technology to make the sound quality very clear, I get MUCH better sound quality out of the handset itself. Every once in a while the audio will completely cut out. Only for a fraction of a second, but it gets kinda annoying. Also, the mute button doesn't completely mute the phone, so I instead have opted to use the actual mute button on the phone itself. The mute button on this device only lowers the volume of the mic until it is almost inaudible, but sound can still leak through. Basically for the amount of money this costs, and for the function it performs, I feel the quality of the device should be much higher. I am just very disappointed in the overall quality for the amount of money. Luckily for me my company purchased this for me, but I feel like they were ripped off.
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.
I love Sirius, and I have 2 units. The new model has a weak FM transmiter. If you have a audio input on your car deck, or a tape player with an adapter this unit is great. I can't even use my new one until I can get a new deck with audio input. You will never listen to old fashion, regular, comercial filled radio again after listening to Sirius. Howard Stern is so much better on satelite, I recomend giving it a try.
You literally have to keep jiggling the female end to get sound from both R and L channel. I've tried multiple pairs of headphones, with the same result. I sometimes can get it to work by twisting things a certain way, etc, but nothing reliable for more than a minute or two.
After all the initial reviews, praising the e 740, I left my iPaq I purchased the e 7410. Within days I experienced problems. In my attempt to get suggestions and solutions from Toshiba, I came across complaints of others regarding many of the same problems that I experienced. Perhaps that is why, Toshiba took one listen to my problem and told me to send the product in for warranty repair...I have still to get it back to see if it functions properly.The problems include:1. Power storage - very poor2. Timer to power off the unit - not functional3. Closing out of an application - a complicated multi-step process (not a matter of pressing the &quot;x&quot; icon.
This thing is crap. If you have an on screen camera, you can't use it when this is on due to it not being clear. You can't ever get all the bubbles out of this thing, therefor you can see it and it's annoying when on the computer, also, no matter how many times you try to get it on correctly, it doesn't work.I wouldn't bother spending the money on this, I wish I didn't. Did it protect the screen, yes but it was hard to get on and you could see it and you had to take it off to use your onscreen camera. Not worth it in my opinion.
This product never worked....period. Further, no one returned an email after I attempted to get a replacement. I am totally disappointed and felt really used.
Radio is very small, clock stays on can not shut off kills either the batteries or power storage from crank power. Does not power as quickly as advertised. Two minutes of cranking is suppose to be power for one hour not even close. 2 way radio is the best thing about this radio.
The mic seems to be poor at picking up sound because people on the other end of the line can't hear me very well. The ear piece is uncomfortable.
THE SPEAKES SOUND BAD, GET A BOSE SPEAKES OR OTHER BRAND. ONLY 8W EACH. SAVE YOUR MONEY. I GET THIS SPEAKES 1 YEAR AGO.
This is a waste of money. It eats batteries. Three AAs last about three weeks. During the last storm, it was useless. Don't waste your money on this one.
Purchased 2 of these items. And both of them didn't work. Contacted the MNFG.and told them what the problem was and they said that they was defective. Either send them to Amazon(which I want to but haven't received a return label as of yet,this was 3 weeks ago.) and if Amazon won't help me the MNFG. will. I wouldn't recomend this product. Mrdoodle
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 bought the Nikon Coolpix S9 as a replacement for my Canon PowerShot S410 because I wanted a lighter, less bulky ultra-compact camera with good picture quality. The S9 was the one of the lightest, and earlier versions of the Coolpix family received decent reviews.While the camera is light and fits nicely in my pocket, I must say I was not pleased with the quality of the photos I took with the Nikon Coolpix S9. Most photos taken with flash in dark rooms came out blurry and washed out white, and often had lens flare. And photos taken with flash off did not come out as clear as they did with the Canon S410. Photos in normal lighting with flash on came out okay, but still did not match the quality of the Canon.I'm returning the Nikon Coolpix to Amazon today and purchasing a Canon.
Don't be fooled by the word &quot;Sports&quot; in the name. This is an unwieldy item not suitable for use during running or walking. I was particularly disappointed because my last Sony Sports model was small, lightwieght, and survived my less than gentle handling for 5 years. Too bad they broke the mold.
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.
I expected this cable to have copper plugs like in the picture it does not. I already have a cheap DVI-D dual link cable that came with my monitor and expected this one to be as advertised not the cheap cable I received.
Do not purchase these batteries. Several of them in the package will be corroded and will not function. I would have sent them back but it was not worth the shipping hassle.
I bought two of these for our home computers. I installed on on my computer and it seemed to work, for a short while. Not only does it not give me time to shut off my computer, it cuts out the power even when the power is on, Waking me up several times in the middle of the night with a shrill alarm. Tested it with a lamp, per the instructions of the support dept and it does the same thing, gives no warning before the power dies out. Installed the second unit, same problem. Tech support says that I am overloading the unit. It doesn't even work properly with a lamp. Will never buy from this company again.
This garbage is installed easily. And that was all that is fine about it.In my area I have many strong AM and FM stations. Then even the strongestare full of static and very weak. It is made cheaply; from Kina of course;Place 2 wires and you are better off that to install this crap;Please, don't waste your money.
Its not good. It breaks up. Bad transmission. Please dont buy this webcam. Its dissapointing!!! :(Creative rebates are a hoax. They mail me a post card and say the UPC bar code does not match.
I PURCHASED THE PIXMA BASED ON QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE CANON NAME . . . AT FIRST THE UNIT PERFORMED IMPECCABLY . . . NOW, AFTER JUST 6 MONTHS, FOR ME TO GET A CLEAN REPRODUCTION I HAVE TO CLEAN THE INK HEADS BEFORE EACH USE !!! THAT IS A NUISANCE AND A WASTE OF INK !! I WROTE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THE UNIT HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED !! AFTER 6 MONTHS ???? I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER CANON ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER !!
The Metra install Escort install kit suffers from two problems.First up is the terrible instructions that they give you. There really is no way for someone to follow them all the way through and successfully install the radio without using a good bit of trial and error. For example, some of the cables in the included wiring kit are label, and some are not because the printing didn't hit "just right". The manual doesn't tell you what they are for, so your left to hope that they followed convention (they did, kind of). If you've never installed a car stereo before, you probably don't know what convention is (in this case, yellow is constant power (battery), red is ignition, black is ground, orange illumination and blue is antenna power). Also, they don't go into nearly enough detail on removing the factory climate controls and the instructions they do give are wrong (Micheal is right, turn the temp all the way to cold).The second problem, and this is unforgivable, is that the clips that they use to secure the kit into the dash do not work. I know this because that's how my first car's stereo was stolen. Instead of taking the stereo, they probably just used their fingers to easily pull the whole kit off of the dashboard. The problem is that the spring steal clips on either side of the radio weren't designed like the factory's . They don't have a sharp edge touching the inside edge of the dash. Instead, it's a rounded bump, which results in merely "suggesting" that the radio counsel might stay in place if it so chooses. It's a terrible design and I have no idea why they made it this way. It would have probably been easier to provide screw holes to put the factory clips in place, which work so well that you actually need a tool to remove the kit, instead of just your fingers or a harsh bump.Finally, the look of the kit isn't perfect, but you kind of expect that. It's not factory and designing something that doesn't look like it came from Radio Shack parts and a week in shop class would have priced this kit beyond the reach of people that drive Escorts.But, it would have taken no extra expense to make use of the factory clips and minimal effort to flesh out the manual. So they get 1 star. Unfortunately, if you want an after market stereo in your beloved Escort, I think this is your only choice.
I have this player for nearly a year, and overall am disappointed in it. It has a rechargeable battery, but I already used rechargeable AA batteries in my old CD player. The remote control is useless because the press/tilt button always does the wrong thing for me, and I don't use any of the other controls on the remote control. I could never figure out where to attach the remote control to my clothing, and recently the clip broke off so I cannot attach it at all. The track and time display is on the remote control, not on the CD player, so I am stuck with this surprisingly heavy and awkward remote control dangling from the headset. Finally, the asymmetrical length cords on the included ear buds are a terrible idea: unless I attached the remote control to my shirt collar, the left ear bud would pull out of my ear when I looked up because the cord was so short, so I've thrown them away.
Toshiba's warranty support is awful. My computer has broken down 4 times in its first year, and each time the repair has taken from 2-4 weeks to be completed when they its only suppose to take 3-5 business days. Each time the same problem of the computer shutting down randomly occurs. Thus, be very careful of buying Toshiba products because there warranty support is terrible.
I bought this for my 2005 Dodge Neon and the little 'Make Sure It Fits' thing for this product stated it would work. It does not. The type of plug the antenna has into the default radio is entirely different than the type of plug this thing has. As for the performance of this Sirius radio adapter, I wouldn't know, since I couldn't complete installation. Just wanted to warn anyone else who might have the same type of vehicle.
I bought it to connect my external hard drive to my Desktop, the cord did nothing, wouldn't let my Computer know there was a device there. Took it over to a local shop asked if they could check it fast they had the same result. I'm not too much of a complainer I bought this one for the price and saw it as not worth the effort to ask about returning it. Just be aware.
The super shopper is by far the biggest waist of money, if you want another refrigerator magnet just go to a hardware store, voice recognition software is awful, set up an item, record a voice tag then try the item, still does not work, very disapointed, just too much of a hassle to return. Live and learn. 1 star, just because you can't send a review for anything less.
From the first day, this printer has jammed. It doesn't matter what paper it's using, it jams. And it's slow. The color ink? I swear there is nothing in the cartridge. Save yourself the time and energy and annoyance factor--buy something--anything--else!
THE self-CLAIM IS TOO FAR OFF
I had the wireless bridge working fine with my Windows XP computer, it also worked great with my Yahoo Music account. After I bought a new one computer running on Vista I couldn't get it to work with the existing Music Bridge drivers.As per Linksys technical support there are no existing Vista drivers for this product and it will not work under that operating system.Good product if you have a windows XP machine though. It is a shame that Linksys hasn't provided the drivers for Windows Vista.
I bought this for my 8 year old daughter's CD collection, but it is very difficult to slide the CDs in straight. It's fine storage if you don't plan on removing the CDs very often, but in our house this ended up being unused and finally donated.
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.
I have bought this detector one week ago. Upon installlation I was unable to get the antenna and the unit to see each other with the motor running. Still there are certain moments when i can get them to see each other, that is when the engine is off. But you can't get much speed with the engine off unfortunately so I went asking the local Whistler dealer to see if i got a faulty antenna unit. They advised me to return the unit as they had numerous problems with this type of unit and get a 3450.
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 cartridge fit my printer and prints. However, it leaves incremental black smudges on the side of every page it prints. I tried cleaning it, but it didn't make a difference. I thought I'd save money with this, but it definitely wasn't worth it.
It works but i think its a knock off or something I compared it to my friends that he bought at an actual store for full price and its not the same quality.This white words by the knobs on mine wore off immediately so I you wouldn't know what the knobs did if you were new ti it. the product serial number sticker also came off in a week and its not like I'm hard on it. All of which hasn't happened to my friends and he has had his way longer than I have had mine. For the price it does the job. I think Im gonna switch to audio control though.
Came in a plastic bag. i plugged it into my tv and i heard a pop noise from my tv. somehow it set my tv to shop mode. luckily that was all. still cant preview anything through the tv.
Same problem as everyone else picture starts freezing half way through the movie and gets worse as you get towards the end of the movie.
This worked fine with my iPad, but with my iPod, the audiobook I was listening to paused every few seconds. This was very annoying and I gave up using it.
When I plugged this in to my iPod Nano, a message appeared on the screen that said, "Charging is not supported with this accessory." I tried it with another Nano and with an iPod Touch as well and same thing happened in each case. There are cheap, generic chargers out there that work but this isn't one of them.
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.
The quality of construction on this item is great. It's sturdy, durable & you don't have to worry it'll fall apart. I like the material it's made out of, and the film strap works really well. So that is why I gave it 5 stars.I personally don't think it's the most comfortable camera bag I have used. It's a bit awkward to wear on your hip & over the shoulder.There are quite a few downsides to this product. My Diana Mini doesn't fit. I literally have to squeeze it in, and to get it in I cannot have the "wallet" in there, and the lens cap cannot be on the camera. I contacted LOMO before purchasing & they said it would be no problem to get a mini in there. Also the Diana flash barely fits, but it's possible.I bought this to take to Vegas & to be able to transport my camera through airports. I wish I hadn't...it would of been another $30+ I could of spent on the trip. Oh well, live & learn.
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.
This product does its advertised job by reducing the strain of carrying around heavy computer cases and similar items. Unfortunately has the very bad habit of leaving rubber on those clothes. By rubber I mean the type that becomes part of the sport jacket or shirt (i.e., becomes ingrained). This is especially the case if your computer bag is heavy, you have to walk long distances and you wear light colored clothing. Had to get rid of it.
If you don't mind having headphones that break 2 weeks after purchase, then by all means, buy them.
I was surprised to find that this Sony box was not able to play a particular ordinary CD-RW with about 65 MP3s written on it. (It was able to play a different one with about 150 MP3s.) A much cheaper unit was able to play both CDs, but skipped, which was what brought me to look at this one.Loading the CD-RW with 65 MP3s caused the unit to spin up, show that it was reading an MP3 disc, count to 65, and then suddenly shut itself off when it should have started playing. Two different units in two different stores showed this exact behavior. I was unable to figure out what the difference was between the two CD-RWs that caused this to happen.Bottom line: buyer beware! This unit looks cool and the navigation works well, but it could easily end up disappointing you when you bring it home to play your MP3s. My search for a MP3 CD boombox as reliable as my Rio Volt portable player moves on...
I ORDERED THIS MOUNT FOR MY WIFES CARAVAN. WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU IS THE MOUNT ONLY WORKS ON VERTICAL VENTS, WHICH WAS DISAPPOINTING. I STILL TRIED TO INSTALL IT ON OUR OTHER TWO VEHICLES WHICH HAVE HORIZONTAL VENTS. THE MOUNT IS UNSTABLE AND MOVES CONSIDERABLEY WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS MOUNT TO ANYONE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE MULTITUDE OF OTHER OPTIONS OUT THERE. I AM TRYING TO RETURN MINE, BUT MFX, THE THIRD PARTY SELLER IS NOT ANSWERING THEIR TELEPHONES.
Purchased this unit from Amazon just prior to Christmas. It crapped out end of March (just after the 90 warranty, of course). Now fails to recognize any DVDs.Coby support has been wholly unsympathetic. They indicated they used to make exceptions to the 90 day warranty, but this exercise was discontinued (can't imagine it was because the products were so good). I couldn't understand how a company won't stand behind a product longer then 3 measily months.I also purchased a Coby Digital picture frame for a Christmas present. It came out of the box with a black line right thru the screen. Amazon refunded me for this, not Coby.All-in-all, 0 for 2 for Coby products this holiday season.Here's the advice, spend the extra $50 or so and get quality.
When I inserted the color cartridge into my printer, my computer/printer didn't recognize it.IT was only when I re-inserted the old cartridge that I was able to make a print (thankfully it was a blk. and white print that I needed )I only hope that it is going to be easy to return.I guess things like this can happen with any product.
Seems like a good price for a 2GB memory card. The shipping charge is excessive but that helps Digital Media Source make up the money they discounted on the product.
This product only worked well for several days, after that was just throw it away. I think buying junk. I think this kind of dysfunctional products should not be sold by amazon
Pros:- generally good build, and desk stand is greatcons:* does not work with all usb cords. some really just dont register. just ridiculous.* using apart from the stand is retarded- it has a extra deep plug, so many standard usb cords simply either wont work or wont have pins long enough* dog slow- will never be taken for a speed demon, at all* older model looks EXACTLY the same, has the same part number (minus the three digits)functions badly* cannot do card to card transfer- what a wasteIf you can, stay away. More money definitely does not mean better in this case.
I had problems as soon as I opened the box. The player keeps freezing during play, data becomes corrupt, the sound is of poor quality, and advertising up to 20 movies storage space is not possible. The most I could ever get on my player was 5, and that was when the playback quality was set on low. I tried to have it serviced just 2 months into a 1 year "warranty" and they said it was going to cost me $150.00 to repair. If you purchase this product, you will be sorry!
Hmm, when I first got this program it worked fine which made me happy, but now it often crashes or just hangs midway through a burn. The lack of speed also started to irritate me. I'm glad I got it for free after Amazon's mail-in rebate (OK, I have yet to get the check...).I've heard that DVD X Copy Xpress can fit *any* DVD movies into one DVD-R or -RW disc. Of course, owning that program has some legal issues that may come to bite you someday if RIAA decides to subpoena the names of people who bought it (and its cousin programs DVD X Copy, etc.) like they are doing with p2p file sharing right now.
When listening to the recording of a recent meeting, our transcriptionist indicated that she couldn't hear someone speaking that was only 6ft away from the recording device. We need a microphone that will pickup voices from around a large room.
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!!!!
The battery will not take a charge if you let it deplete and leave it for a while. Ridiculous. Buy a flash player that takes a AAA instead. At least it would cost you 80 dollars for a new one.
This is for little, lightweight cameras only. I mistakenly thought it could handle a Canon Rebel. No deal. It broke the first time I used it (because I put too much weight on it).
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! [...]
Proprietary cable needed to hook it up to your computer. Proprietary software needed to download the "pictures" (or rather, the mostly black smudges that are saved as pictures, and this was me taking the pictures with careful lighting). Not that the camera is very good at keeping the pictures stored, anyway. There's no way to know when the required AAA battery is low. And my 3-year-old took one look at the size of this thing (it can fit in his baby brother's mouth) and went back to my camera. Fortunately, this was a gift, so we didn't pay for it. Unfortunately, we opened it.
Mac OSX is not supported ...Sending mine back to the store ....&lt;End>
I feel this product is cheaply made. It's very light and doesn't have a sturdy feel to it. Also, at one point one of the legs completely disconnected from the main connecting point on top when moving it. Luckily I didn't have my camera attached at the time. I would not recommend this product.
I got this same system at Kmart for I think 49.99 for my wife's birthday, I decided I was going to give it to her early and install it while she was out. I pulled it out of the box and was totally crushed by the cheap feel of it. I plugged it in and couldn't figure out how to get a CD in it even though I kept pushing the tray open button. Didn't see the am/fm/cd switch not very conviently located on the right side. Once I switched it to CD I was able to insert a CD but the display kept changing as if trying to find a radio station and said it was on AM. The cd (a home burned CDR-surprisingly enough) worked great and sounded good.I switched it back to FM to see about getting a station and was able to tune in a couple with the antennea still wrapped up (very surprising), then I switched to AM and tried there too, was satisfied so went back to FM and what the heck?!? The station had changed! It doesn't keep the station if you switch from FM to AM or back...seems very old fashion and totally annoying.Overall I was very disappointed but then again I never heard of this brand and should have known better to get it.I returned it that night and am searching for another. Hope this saves someone from wasting time and money.
This thing has very weak signal, and feels like it could break with minimal force, treat it with kid gloves. And if you have this on a station in common use by other FM transmitters, be prepared to have the signal taken over by passing cars. I also have the charger version, and it too suffers from weak signal, and must be plugged into a power source to work. Both have terrible volume, and the ipod/radio must be maxed out to get any kind of enjoyment. I would not recommend either if you have the time to wait for a better version, or update that will increase the volume output of the ipod itself.
I work with many engineering types in a company with well over a billion in sales. I recommended to all that they NOT buy the E740 or any Toshiba PDA after the run around Toshiba has given all of its formely loyal PDA users. Now I am the only person with a Toshiba in this office. They all have IPAQ's and are very happy. Anyone want to buy an E740? Need I say more?
I bought one of these at Home Depot 2 days ago and will return it. The light comes on, but t doesn't zap bugs. The first time I plugged it in, in my kitchen, it zapped, and that was it.
The molding on a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country LXi does not fit around the dash kit. I am disappointed in how my dash looks because there is a gap on one side of the burl molding.
While the picture clearly shows a six pin and a four pin connector, it's actually a 4-pin to 4-pin cable. I'm sure it's fine as that, but since I need a 4-to-6 pin cable it's totally useless and I need to return it. Until they put up a better picture or more detail, save yourself the trouble.
I replaced the 97 cent splitter that I bought at the store. I expected better or at the very least the same level of performance. I use this between my computer and TV. My bandwidth dropped from ~2mbs to ~400kbs. I thought I had hooked it up wrong, so I checked it. No dice, I gave it a 2 instead of 1 because it looks nice and my TV picture is the same or a little better. Wish I had my [...] back.
We bought our photosmart printer about eight months ago and it recently started having paper jam problems. We have probably printed about 40 pictures on it total. The problem go so bad it would not print anymore. We called technical support and they said that it was a "software" problem and that the printer's warranty for software issues is only 90 days. They wanted $59 to fix the problem.While the printer does make great pictures I don't see how paper jamming in the printer would be a software issue.
Out of nowhere, the playback mode refused to function. It would stay locked in its processing phase, never displaying anything on the LCD. The LCD would then fade out as the camera would shut off a few minutes later. More symptoms emerged, but it still took pictures until yesterday, when the camera became officially terminal. The pics would not save at all, thus prompting the return. What a blow especially since I got such a great deal... ($$$) for a 2.1 MP digital camera! I should have not expected so much from an obviously open-market item (a ($$$)HK item with a logo tampo printed arbitrarily on its ... paint job).Perhaps I just had the sole rotten apple out of an otherwise good bunch. If you don't mind taking the risk, then go for it. Otherwise, the SiPix SC-2300 is hard to recommend.
I bought this camera during 2002 Black Friday Sale. After one year of regular use (no more than 20 times of use), it stopped to power on. I tried different rechargable battery (including Kodak recommended) and even recharges, but still no good. It has one year warranty, but it stopped working right after one year.
This product has a decent price and a good feature set. Most everything else is pretty much average.The main problem is that it locks up under heavy use. If I just use it for light web browsing and occasional network file transfer, it's okay. But if I try to download a huge service pack, use it for torrents, or watch a lot of Netflix streaming, it locks up completely. When it's locked up, networked computers cannot access each other and nothing can access the Internet. About 3-4 times a week I have to power cycle the router in order to fix this problem.All the neat features and speed don't matter if the thing is locked up. I have owned this unit for years now and none of the firmware updates have solved the problem. I finally gave up and got a different router.
After a little over 2 weeks (which is very inconvenient since now I can't return the thing to the retailer anymore) the pen basically conked out and started acting as if it was the mouse, no pressure sensitivity at all. Bought new batteries, changed the nib, looked for answers online but never found any information. Finally sent an email to Aiptek tech support. They never answered back. Called them and was promptly put on hold forever. Sent another email which was also ignored. Fed up, I finally decided to get a Wacom.While using this product, I also noticed that the mouse cursor was kinda jiggling whenever it detects the pen. So you can't draw a straight line, when your holding the pen down on the scroll bar of any application, the text is also jiggling along with the mouse cursor.Avoid this product, get a Wacom for a few extra bucks. This product ain't worth the trouble or the cash. I wish I could give this product a 0 for rating.
Didn't last a year before it wouldn't light up. Replacing the $14 bulb didn't work. This is just poorly made and has no chance of ever lasting the 3 yr warranty. Walmart has even stopped selling this item because of so may returns.
This think makes it very hard to use the click wheel, and is damn near impossible to take off. i've been trying for an hour and only have it about 1 centimeter out of the case. don't buy this.
I got this radio November 9th, and am not pleased. The reception isn't that great, and the F.M. has too much override; where you hear the same station on adjacent frequencies. Unless it's a very strong station, you have to tune away from the nearby station to get anything. Sangean could've done better.
Had it for months and then it started to go through the batteries. Tried all kinds rechargable as well. Now the pics won't download to PC.DO NOT GET THIS CAMERA......I have emailed Samsung and never get a return...this will be the last Samsung product I buy!LH
This car/iPod adapter was very easy to use, and it held my iPod in a very comfortable position to use while driving. BUT, I can only speak from my ONE experience with it as the connector broke off in my brand new iPod! Luckily it was so brittle that with a little jiggling, it fell apart and out of my iPod.It then fell directly into the trash.
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.
I purchased this model camera as a retirement gift my parents in June 2004 as a highly portable digital substitute for their 35mm models. In December, they first experienced problems with the LCD viewer which displayed only partial images. The screen completely failed in January. The camera was evaluated by a local Canon repair store which had seen other similar failures. When the camera was sent for repair, Canon accused my parents of dropping the camera and charged $150 to fix it! This camera was NOT mishandled! Of course they offered to sell them a refurbished model from the rest of their dud supply. CONCLUSION: The images are great but the reliability is horrible.
This is not a capacitive stylus and is useless for most modern touch screen devices. It is for me, completely useless as a stylus and barely passible as a pen. It's cheap plastic and might be worth $0.50 (including shipping).
The Harmony 550 is an "all right" but not a great universal remote. For the price tag it demands, there are better options.Shortcomings:(1) Ergonomics -- the buttons are just plain too small. And if the size of the buttons isn't trouble enough, the non-spatial row of buttons design is a second cause for annoyance. In other words, you never get an intuitive feel for the button layout, and it results in daily occurence of user error...even after 8 months of ownership. And it's nearly impossible to navigate with the lights in the room dimmed.(2) Ease of configuration -- you can get up and running in crude fashion in 15 minutes. Getting the remote to really work like the one that came with your TV/DVD player/Receiver takes about 2.5 hours of trial-and-error optimization. It turns the volume up & down in much larger quantums than the OEM remote, and will often change one too many channels when channel surfing. Through loading and reloading and resting the remote, these types of kinks can be reduced after a 1-2 hours of debug. But they can't be eliminated altogether.Logitech took on a big challenge in making the king of universal remotes. This one has software optimization and ergonomic problems that other Logitech remotes don't have.
ordered this as someone said I needed it to make my VCR work with my TV, but it wasn't the right thing. I had to open it, for it to be connected & now I'm stuck with it as you can't returned opened items.
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.
I originally purchased the Viewsonic N3020W which turned out to have electronic swtich defects (the unit would not switch off with remote control); got another replacement one month later from the distributor with the same problem; then I was told the N3020W model had been discontinued and no more replacement available. Tech support was not helpful and kept procrastinating until almost 3 months after the orginal purchase, I was forced to take this Viewsonic N3000W as a substitue (No refund, beware!)The problem with N3000W is having excessive light leakage (a manufacturing defect for LCD panel, search Google for details). When the display has no image, instead of total blackness on the display, this N3000W shows uneven blackness, the left half (45-50%) of the display is light in blackness (hazy black)and the right side is totally black. As a result, all displays on this LCD is always bright on the left and darker on the right side of the screen. This defect is markedly enhanced if you have dark scenes with even darkness on both sides (Try Alien Resurrection DVD and watch the the last few tunnel vision like scenes when Winona Ryder was commuicating with the computer before liftoff with the spacecraft. You will be surprised the left side is hazy black in color and the the right side is rich black.)Again, I was given another N3000W replacement 3 weeks later (3 month after the original purchase) which has the same excessive light leakage except it is just a little bit better. Again No Refund from the US distributor.While waiting for the replacement units, I was forced to purchase a Syntax model just before X'mas last year and found the Syntax model (around $1000) far better in display (practically no light leakage) than this Viewsonic N3000W model.Practically, all the well-known brands have minimal light leakageIf you plan to purchase this Viewsonic N3000W unit, be sure you try above DVD for testing and make sure you can return the unit to the vendor for full refund. The US distributor would not give you any refund at all. Do not bother to return the unit to the US distributor in California.
I have a Palm Zire 71. The connector to the palm seems like very hard to stay on. I have not tried on a real projector yet but I can't get it to display on my monitor.Keep in mind that the way this works is that it convert your powerpoint files into little images. You transfer it to your palm and then display it. So you won't see powerpoint animations. So even if it works it will only give you limited ability. (What do you expect from a little Palm?)
Yes its peice of mind I spent x amt of dollars on a product I SHOULD have this but not asking price..
I own an MP3 player which I bought here (Nomad II) loved it but too little memory. I bought the Memorex Cd/Mp3 player because I have lots of MP3-CD's. It did everything like chug alot and display stupid typographical symbols but did not play music. It skipped and it skipped and it skipped, which is what I should have done when I glanced by it at the counter. It goes back tommorow. Don't let the cheap price and the added accessories fool you. It is a real piece of #$%)@!
This is a good GPS and on the whole much more pleasant than the Navman 510 I'd been using. However, it has some drawbacks you should think about:1) It's quite big. There's no hard case for it and its odd shape makes it hard to pack.2) It can take up to 25 minutes (figure from Garmin tech support) for the unit to locate itself after it's been moved by more than 500 miles. This makes it pretty useless as a bring-along GPS. Sitting in a rental car for 25 minutes while the GPS figures out where it is doesn't make a lot of sense...3) The software isn't very stable. I had it lock up twice during a 2-hour trip. Look for future firmware revisions to resolve this. Meantime, the whole unit needs to be reset (which involves removing the face plate - not nice given the frequency with which this seems to be required!)4) The GPS doesn't seem to be as sensitive as the Navman and loses its position more often.All in all, I'd seriously suggest giving the C340 a miss. Look at the Garmin nuvi instead - it has more features, the same screen size, the more sensitive SiRF chip set, stellar GPS performance, and a much smaller form factor.
I purchased this item to use for one purpose, to play cds for our baby during bedtime. We kept one cd in the player, and rarely ever changed it out. I mention this to highlight the fact that the player did not undergo a constant changing out of cds or pressing of various buttons. Despite this,the player stopped playing cds after three months. It was kept in a stationary position, used only once a day in the evening and yet it did not hold up. The speaker quality was average at best. It now sits in the garage gathering dust, and will most likely be tossed out with the garbage.
They say a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, well I have discovered the flaw with this design which will ultimately lead to you loosing the entire device, especially if you carry it on your key chain. The top corner containing the post that the small guage key ring goes around tends to separate which lets the key ring slip off. Upon analysis of the separation, I found it to be poor workmanship and a weak design considering that corner is a stress point that should be reinforced and NOT separate! Also, the thin guage key ring that's around that corner post is not durable and tends to bend and separate which also allows the unit to easily slip off when attached to a key ring for your keys.I like the metal casing and the pounds of force it can withstand, but the weak corner thing really blows it!
I got my zune after reading all the good reviews for it. I disregarded the bad reviews b/c I thought they were all just apple lovers and microsoft haters. But that's not the case. Zune really does suck! (at least the first version) Before I bought my zune, I went to best buy to check it out. And evidently, everything seemed fine when I was in the store. I think this is Zune's strategy to make you buy. That is the case because in the store you won't know anything about the sync process with your computer. So I admit that Zune's interface, looks, feel, and ease of browsing when using the player is better than ipod. However, the downside is with the program. You cannot use windows media player to sync with it, nor any other third party program. You have to use Zune's program, but that is where the problem lies. It is so buggy, it's obvious microsoft rushed this product to the market. You could say they took the baby out while it was still in the womb! It is an unfinished product that doesn't sync well with the computer at all. I tried all the other features like video, fm, photos, wi-fi (this feature is just a waste cuz how many of your friends have zunes?). But they all seem to be pretty good other than the fm, which i think it lacks in reception power. What I recommend is, wait for the next 2-3 generation of zunes to come out. This way Microsoft will try and better the software and features. by that time i think the wi-fi will be able to sync with your computer.
I want these to work, but always have problems with them. Firstly, you have to turn the volume all the way up on the sourc player to get a signal. So if they are later unplugged, the volume is extremely loud. Secondly, when you are connecting them, the give very loud screaching feedback. Thirdly, they just turn off by themselves often in the middle of using them. Further, when reconnected, the volume is all the way down, so you have to turn it up each time. On the plus side, the design is great, and I like the option to use with batteries or a plug. I just wishe they actually worked better for their intended purpose.
I bought these earbuds three months ago and use them for about an hour daily. I now only get sound through one of them. The wire is broken just as it leaves the plug.This is the usual place just about every earbud I've owned breaks. The difference between these and any other set I've used is that these broke within three months. The others lasted eight months to a year and a half.The lifetime warrantee is unreal. If you send the earbuds to the company along with a check for nine dollars they will replace the $12 earbuds. You're probably better off buying a different pair at retail that would last longer than these.
Worked fine for about the first month or two, but has gradually gotten worse.I don't even try to print photographs anymore, and right now it's barely printing out text documents. I don't use it that much, maybe once or twice a week, but it's becoming pointless. I have run through all the diagnostic and cleaning functions - replaced the ink... nothing is happening. oh well.
I'm very disapointed with this DVD because:1. Freezes with my DVD-RAM disks. I know they're better than normal RW. I send 2 times to the technic service and they recommend me to use better disks (I don't know where I can find it!!). When disconected and connected again, run normally for a while, so the technic service can't find the problem in 2 weeks and they return me. I have to film the problem to explain it, they told me have fixed the problem and now the DVD goes to the technic service for third time. Update: Now I have problems with the RW disks also.2. The remote control is UN-natural3. Fast Forward or rewind is not FAST!!
I ordered this Elite screen after receiving 2 defective Ultra 100" screens. The customer service rep assured me these were more sturdy, yet it arrived with parts loose rattling around inside and the screen just unraveled out instead of the spring-loaded stuff, and will never go back in. The reviews for Elite screens are even WORSE than the reviews for Ultra screens. These under $100 screens seem to be worth it only if you are prepared to leave it hanging down always.
this is an idea for the record books, after the fall of our civilization will be poems wrote about this invention. Excellent idea to use your zoom to play music for television or surround system. it's only downfall in only one that only works half the time in remote never works I've had to live these the remote does not work check the batteries checked the connections doesn't work. If I wonderfully works you should try to sell it on eBay, or donated to the museum is you truly have a one-of-a-kind thing.
Quit after 13 months. I will never by DLink products again. I wish I didn't need a router since I have gone thru 5 in the last dozen years. Why are these products not lasting? I have built over 30 computers from scratch and have had few component failures. Why can't routers last more than a few years?
I've owned this printer for about eight years and bought it because I had owned an Epson LQ series printer that was a trouble free workhorse. Wow, what a difference...1. The paper pickup never worked reliably from day one and ultimately stopped working altogether. Fortunately, the manual feed slot still works.2. Epson's quick drying inks are apparently VERY quick drying as you cannot let this printer sit idle for very long or else the heads clog. Head clogging has been a constant battle. The inks are also expensive.3. The paper trays are very flimsy and fragile.4. Epson designers figure that people buying large format printers do not want to print on 2+ inches on one side of the paper !!!???5. The printer is noisy in a very annoying but not extremely loud sort of way.6. Head cleanings are slow, which coupled with #5 and #2, lead to general unhappiness.Any future Epson products I will test drive before buying. On the plus side, when the printer prints, the results are pretty good.
I bought this here at Amazon largely on the strength of the other reviews here, and wish I hadn't.I don't know whether I just got a bad one, but the wireless range and signal strength are terrible. I should have sent it back during the Amazon return period, but I didn't motivate to do so and now I'll be stuck with replacing it and taking a total loss.As a concrete example, in the next room a mere 20 feet away with nothing in between other than a little drywall, I only get 2 signal bars on my Kindle. And two bars on a mac laptop. And downstairs, within 40-50 feet, it barely registers at all... one bar IF the computers can see it. There are four routers in my neighbors' surrounding houses which are penetrating my house with a stronger signal than this router IN the house.I'm sure it probably has a bunch of advanced features I'm not using, but it's not doing the basic job it was bought for. It doesn't supply a decent wireless signal within a regular house, even at short ranges. The words "extreme" and "gigabit" sound fast, but this thing makes for a SLOW home network. It will wind up in a drawer and I'm shopping for a replacement.Poor signal, give this one a pass.
I am having trouble with dropped signals on wired connections and wireless is a crap shoot. Sometimes it will hook up but most times it won't. Very unsatisfied with product. Amazon shipped fast and their part in this was great.
Not much to say really. Installation went ok, no real problems. But when I hooked up a VCR to the setup, all I got was ridiculously choppy images. The footage was only refreshing itself every minute or so! I tried capturing the footage to check if perhaps the preview was poor, and that didn't work. I tried opening up the editing SW out of interest, and got an error message before it even opened. Restarting the computer didn't help. To add insult to injury, the technical support number isn't provided unless you log onto the internet and register the product... why don't they just give it to us? What do they think I'm going to do, prank call them with made up video capture problems?! Packed it up and sent it back. I decided to spend a little more and purchased the Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-USB 2.0 (Model 941) - hopefully I'll have a little more luck.To be fair, the product seems to keep getting 1 or 5 stars. I guess that's the difference between it working and not working! For me, it simply didn't work - so just the one star.The specs of my computer are as follows:512MB RAMAthlon AD 3100+Windows XP SP2
This is not a good backup camera. The contrast is very bad. On a sunny day, you might as well forget about the camera. Ths glare is so bad that you can't see any images on the camera. I shouldn't have bought it.
Web site said it would work with my car. When I got the radio out the part would not hook up without additional parts and additional cost.
This is a waste of money, you get what you pay for. I bought it so my Grandkids could dance. Kept it out of reach so they couldn't fool with it and it stopped working in 3 months.
Design-wise, these fit well on my large head and the wire/control box are not irritatingly heavy. The volume control is functional, although unfortunately it's easy to hit the large, centrally placed lifechat (what an absurd name) button, which creates a popup urging you to install microsoft's VoiP software. The first time it minimizes a full screen application like a game or a movie you'll want to break the button.The sound quality is functional. You can't expect a lot of thump in the bass from headsets, especially for thirty bucks, but I'm not an audiophile and am happy with the audio.The bad news is that you are really gambling when you buy these, because they're unreliable and break frequently. All headsets with volume boxes set midway along the cord are prone to breaks in the wires leading out of it, the box getting under a chair wheel somehow, etc, but from my own experience and anecdotal evidence collected by talking to fellow purchasers (as well as a review I happened to notice a page below this one...) this headset appears to be especially prone to breakdowns. Two months after I bought it, my headset started crackling loudly when the volume box was jostled. A day afterward, the microphone stopped working. The audio now functions only intermittently and I expect it stop working completely soon. I turned out two of my co-workers who had bought the same headsets had the same problems. Although the design is there, the manufacturing is not.I would love to recommend these headphones, but the chances your money might go to waste seem too high. Pass on it.EDIT: I forgot to mention the microphone is of excellent quality with clear sound, although the mute button is too easy to hit accidentally.
My charged batteries are discharged pretty fast. I put them in my digicam, and if I dont use for just 3 days, they are discharged. This is not expected. My money got wasted :(
+ Lots of gee-whizzy 3-D and lighting effects and huge library of objects.- Allows you to embed a cabinet or other furniture into a wall, half in one room, half in another. Doesn't understand the concept of &quot;solid&quot;.- Treats some objects (doors) as measured on center, while others are measured to their edge (windows, particularly the height of the window above the floor)- To move an entire room, you have to move each and every little object that makes up that room. Painfully difficult to select all of the objects that make up a room.- No convenient wizards to walk you through entering existing data about your house to speed the process of replicating it, nor any convenient wizards to then ask what it is that you want to change and help guide you.- Help system is oversimplified and limited to just basic concepts behind the software, not the details on how to use it.Conclusion: It may be very powerful in the hands of the people who wrote it, but it lands frustratingly in the middle-ground between what a DIYer should buy and what a professional architect would use (likely AutoCAD).
Another reviewer indicated that his unit required 2 or 3 reboots to start working again....dunno if I should have tried that. I figured if it slowed down to a crawl and stopped working altogther, plus it ran at 120 degrees (measured with an IR thermometer)....well I just don't need that kind of aggravation. No problem returning the unit for full refund after a conversation with D-Link tech support. It smelled and felt like it cooked itself. Too bad I had high hopes, I ended up getting the Microsoft (groan) version for my son's X-Box. $119.....OUCH!!!!
This has happened to me for 2 of these mouse now (bought via corporate procurement so NO choice of mouse). One click becomes a double click randomly (within 6 months). I replaced 2 since it came with the Targus warranty (one for me and one for my colleague). One of the replacement mouse which also developed a double click problem has now died with no lights (in less than 2 years).And the Targus warranty allows you to replace each mouse ONCE ONLY. And the other replacement mouse is left unopened as no one wants to use it!!!Do not waste your money with this mouse unless you want to pay only for less than 6 months of normal usage.
I bought this unit at Target in February 2006 and installed it immediately. Worked pretty well for the price (slow buttons and crappy sound with CD/Radio, but the screen was nice for CNN in the morning and Seinfeld in the evening). Fast forward to October....you guessed it...DEAD SCREEN. I could make out a VERY faint image, but not enought to see well even with the brightness cranked the whole way. So Polaroid says "90 days", but we "might" be able to take care of it for you. Ship it here and we'll have a look.So, I shipped it about 10 days ago. I have heave heard nothing since (except complaints from the wife over lack of news/weather/etc in the AM). Today I came home for lunch to a large brown box in my doorway (Polaroid return address). I figured they probably sent me a) my broken unit back or b) refurbed replacement.I open the box to find a brand-spanking new FDM-1015!! This is a newer unit with a 10" screen!Needless to say, I am very surprised at their response. Like others, I was never going to buy another Polaroid product. My faith has been restored (for now). Let's see if this one lasts longer than 8 months.
I Found that these CD-case label-insert blanks are of very poor quality paper and are quite thin and flimsy. Also very prone to ink bleeding. I suggest you print out your inserts on some good photo paper and use a good paper cutter to create your own. That's what I ended up doing and got superior results!
I got the boombox, receiver and 1 year service as a gift in June '05. I was in Yellowstone at the time, and assumed the lack of reception was due to interference from the mountains, peaks, etc. Upon returning to Wisconsin (i.e flat, very flat land, smaller town), could not acquire a signal 98% of the time. I took the boombox outside, moved the antenna at different directions, tried several locations and still ... nothing. I assumed this was just a bad product, and all the hype was just that, hype. A few months later, I started thinking about how much the whole system cost and since unit was still under warranty, I decided to see if there was anything I could do to get it to work.I called technical support shortly before Christmas, and the best they could tell me (besides taking unit outside, moving antenna to different angles) was that if I wanted inside reception, I should drill a hole through my wall and mount the antenna in the outside. Never mind that it's not unusual for winter temperatures here to dip into -20 F. I also explained that reception would not come in even when I took the boombox outside (so I don't quite know how drilling a hole through the wall would fix that problem!). There was no other advice tech support could/would give me so I was then transferred twice to wrong depts and finally landed on Claims. I returned my unit, at my own expense, 2-3 weeks later I received a replacement. The replacement unit was very smudged, obviously not new (it's ok, I own cleaners and don't need a brand new unit). The problem with this replacement unit was that the wire for the antenna was totally frayed in multiple spots, so there was no connection left! This was NOT a refurbished unit, this was a broken unit, obviously returned by some other unhappy customer! Had anyone taken the time to check it out, they would have seen that this unit was unfit to go out to a customer! I called right away, the first rep hung up on me without taking any info, so I called back and made sure I gave all relevant info to rep number 2. One month passed, nothing. I called back, was told unit was now on back order, call back next week. I called next week, same response. I called the week after, still same response. I called 5 different weeks, and got the very same response, unit was on back order but would be shipping soon. I called again this week, and was now told that a claim for that frayed, broken unit had never been filed, and there was no record of there being a problem with the replacement, and she would be happy to file a new claim at this time (please note, this is now 2 months since I called regarding bad replacement sent, 3 months since whole ordeal began). I left 2 messages on 2 different days for her supervisor to call me. I finally got a hold of her today by calling once again, and by refusing to leave the phone line until she spoke to me (I was first told to leave supervisor a third voice mail). The best she could do, after 3 months and 10+ phone calls, endless holding time for the next available rep, of trying to get a WORKING boombox, was file a new claim, and I'll probably get a replacement unit in 3-4 weeks from today.I can't tell you how great the boombox sounds because mine has never worked. What I CAN tell you is that if you EVER have to deal with SIRIUS, be warned there is no customer service. They have no desire to solve problems, to rectify their mistakes, or to replace their defective units. What they will do is string you along for who knows how long because I'm still waiting. I cannot believe that a company that is run this way can make a quality product. This is indeed the worst company I have ever come across. I don't know anything about XM, but I cannot believe that anyone can be as incompetent as Sirius has turned out to be.
This thing blows, I have it hooked to my Sony Mini system and it makes more bass w/o it. The bass is not clear, distortion, its all there. DO NOT buy this garbage. If you want a real test to see what a piece of garbage this is, play number seven on the Matrix Soundtrack, it is Prodigy, Minefields. To bad I cannot rate it zero stars, cause it is that bad!
I had my s9100 for one months now and here is my opinion. It has many nice features, bells and whistles as they say, but the picture quality is not there, it is soft. It doesn't have the sharpness, saturation, and contrast (even when the mode is set on hard in the menu) that I want in a picture. It might pass on the monitor or TV but not anything larger than 6 x 4 in. in print. My first digital camera, Olympus C-4000 4.0 mp ($600) and my small Concord 3340z 3.1 mp ($99) which is strapped to my belt like a cell phone, outperforms this digital camera as far as image quality, sad to say.
I purchased this item a a reputable retailer in New York, NY (B&H; Photo). You couldn't beat the price of $139.95 plus tax for a 5GB mp3 player with FM tuner and speakers.I had a problem with the set up. I was not able to install the music management program to get my music onto the player.The player did not come with any CD so I installed the software as instructed by Virgin's "customer support." and as per the quick start manual. I also updated the player with the latest firmware as per the instructions of customer support. I still could not transfer my songs.I've e-mailed them twice within 24 hours detailing my situation but all they wrote back was to do the same thing all over again as I explained abve. They kept referring me to the web site but there is no link for the management software. It only have the firmware updates and the player desktop update which does not contain the music management software. The only thing that works is the FM tuner.The player along with the speakers is a great deal for the money. However, given the fact that I cannot put my music on it doesn't make it worth it.
I recently purchased these headphones primarily for the function and price, I paid $60 for them. Man was I disappointed! The design and style is good but thats where it stops. The noise canceling feature barely works on white noise but these also produce their own white noise level in the unit itself and the only way to get rid of it is to turn off the noise canceling in-line device. Once you turn it off, the quality goes downhill from there, there is very little bass and the treble is hissy.[...]
I do not know why this thing got all those great ratings; unfortunately I bought this on the strength of those reviews. It seems great when you set it up, but you will find it has the most annoying habit of losing the connection VERY frequently. If you have an always on broadband connection, don't get this unless you just miss the old days of dialup and waiting to reconnect every time you want to get onto the Internet. It's certainly the cheapest thing out there; spend more and get something else! Furthermore, Linksys tech support is non-existent; they do not respond. I had decided to return this, only to find that my wife had just thrown away the box the day before and now I am stuck with it. I will wind up paying twice to replace this peice of trash. By the way, the next model up (BEFSR14-4port) has the same problem (from what I have read of other reviews). If you still want to take a chance, just save the box and the receipt!
I'm a frequent traveler and after 2+ years of great noise canceling from my Jabra C820S headphones, they finally bit the dust. (plastic broke). With Jabra's being end of lifed, I was on the hunt for a pair of noise cancelling headphones that would not cost as much as a Playstation 3. Not that I don't mind shelling over the cash for something that will do its job, but not for headphones which will get beaten up weekly and have the possibility to be left on a plane somewhere.A friend recommended Philips headphones to me, as he has a pair which have done him well. Unfortunately, the model he had was end of lifed also. So I thought the next iteration would be a good bet. My bad. These have very little in the way of noise cancelling capabilities. All they really do is add white noise and call it noise cancelling. They are comfortable, but do nothing to make life on a plane easier. I ended up shelving these and going for another vendor's product with much better results.
the sound quality is HORRIBLE. barely hear words, and it goes in and out. works okay when volume is VERY low. dont think its worth the shipping.
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.
The current price is an absolute rip-off. This is a warning for potential buyers. I bought this product a year ago for 1/10th the price. The product is not worth even that price. It has horrible static, interferes with any electronic nearby, even an ipod. Can't believe its still on the market, that too at 10 times the price.
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.
Well I have just about had it with Sony.First let me say that when you need support you are contributing to the outsourcing in the US.Second, unless it's a simple problem these people have no clue what they are doing.Third, you are put on hold forever!When they finally figure out that they can't fix your problem they transfer you back to the US, where someone there tells you that the people you just spoke to have no clue.The best you can expect at this point is to send the computer in for repair. Not a lot of fun,(three months new) because you are now without a computer for several weeks and all your data is at the hands of strangers.Customer Service has to be one of the most important factors when buying a computer, Sony gets an F.My next computer will be a Dell, providing they maintain the quality service in the US they have built their reputation on.Here's a new motto for Sony VaioIf you like getting the run-around, Sony is for you.
I have to be honest that when i bought this device, i was excited having read so many great reviews. However, upon receiving it, I started using it and was very disappointed. The player is very slow connecting to your network, and then loses the connection every once in a while just for the heck of it. The user interface is somewhat confusing and is slow to respond to remote commands. Also, the little blue light on the front that indicates network transmission is a very bright blue, thats gets annoying after a few minutes. A piece of electrical tape to cover it is a must. I purchased this to take the place of my XBOX 360's media playback functions. It was once I recieved this player that I realized just how good the XBOX 360's media functions were. Save your money, and buy an XBOX 360...You wont be disappointed in the XBOX.
I just can't give this product a good review. The fingerprint reader won't work with Firefox. I was extremely dissappointed by this and I returned it.
I was suspicious of a Creative Labs product to start with. There were complaints about sound quality and clarity in older reviews that concerned me, but for each one of those was another review that claimed the sound was clear.Well, the sound on the one I had was clear. The sound reproduction in the other room was just as it would have been from the source, except for one thing, volume. With both units cranked to max and the stereo being used to output the sound also set to near max, the sound was clear, but no loader that what you might normally have your television volume set at. This would be ok if all I wanted was mild background music in the room, but if I were entertaining, the sound volume would quickly get drowned out by quiet consersations. I tried adjusting the volume from the source as well, but there was no difference in the output. This low sound level was not satasfactory for me.The system has been returned. It wasn't so much a waste of money than a waste of time.
I have really liked my Nitrus(now that I have one that works, after I had to return 2 that failed within days of owning)- it has been great for skiing, small and fits in the small zip pocket in my parka, everything works well---- ooopps!!! Was skiing for about 4 hours and the battery died. OK time to get a new battery- Rio emailed me to let me know the battery is not replaceable, and guess what--- Lith Ion batteries die- in 2-3 years and that's it. So no wonder all the reviews are of problems- the unit was designed to fail!! Planned obsolescence.It will probably last this season and then only work when plugged to the battery charger.
In order to use an external PS/2 keyboard and mouse using this thing, I have to: 1) unplug the Targus from the laptop; 2) disconnect the mouse and keyboard from the Targus; 3) boot the laptop; 4) wait for the login screen; 5) plug in the Targus and wait for it to come up; 6) plug in the mouse and keyboard; 7) THEN I can sit down and log in.Disgusting. Anything is better than this.
I needed this adaptor for a Vista computer. After receiving the product (the shipping box was damaged BTW), it would not work. Research shows that it will not work with Vista or Win7 without a lot of tweaking and downloading extra software. None of this was mentioned in the system requirements for the product!
NEVER RECEIVED THIS ITEM...THEY LOST IT AND CAN'T GET IT FROM THEM!!!FINALLY GOT A REFUND
The slightest bump causes this cable to lose connection with my phone. Tried on my surround sound receiver and my car stereo. Everytime I picked up the phone to change the song I had too unplug and plug the cable back in to get sound. My cheap retractable cable that had electric tape wrapped around it did a better job than these. Good thing I only spent $3.82 for 2 of these. Hopefully the right angle cables from RedTagTown are better, the reviews sound much more positive.
I ordered a roll of paper and 2 ink cartridges from Amazon, which used Antonline.com to fulfill the orders. The e-mail notice of products shipped did not list the items, only the tracking number, although it said: "The following item(s) from your order number xxxxxxxxx have shipped. You will receive them shortly." Order was placed on 9/17, 2 packages (contents unlisted) shipped on 9/19, 1 arrived 9/22 and the other on 9/25. When I contacted customer support to inquire about the third item which did not arrive with the other cartridge, I was told that it had been damaged in transit and they were submitting a claim to the insurer. When I asked for the cartridge to be shipped overnight they declined. Nine days after placing the order, I still do not have the cartridge. I will not order anything from this company again.
I set this thing up in a room in the middle of our work building and a simple pair of wires worked better. Not to mention we had to track down some coaxial cable and a 75 to 300 ohm adapter that we didn't know we needed. Needless to say this thing was a huge waste of effort and time.
this only lasted 3 months and cost me $80.try buying another brand
I'm from guatemala and all I want to know is this product (Pacific Digital U-30116 Internal DVD-R/RAM CD-RW Driveby Pacific Digital)can write a DVD-R and CD-R ? is this a cd rom and dvd rom? plzzz help me
I bought this unit for my grandaughter. It quit after 6 months. She is 29 years old, so it was not because of abuse to the player. It had a one year warranty on parts, but, guess what!! Coby doesn't stand behind their warranty. She called their customer service with the warranty in hand, and was told that the warranty they had in their computer files was totally different from the one she received with the unit. She also was told that she would be better off just to purchase another one. Also, a repair shop stated that parts are virtually unavailable for Coby products. Please, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING COBY!!! TOTAL JUNK
Trying to perform a firware upgrade in the hopes that this $40 steaming pile will actually work, and Linksys can't even provide a working firmware.
I would not waste your time on purchasing a Toshiba PDA. I bought my E740 arund July of 2002 and it has been in for service twice for HW issues and stability issues.To add insult to injury, Toshiba will not be offering an upgrade to WM2003 for the E740 community. I would not trust them to do the same with their new &quot;flagship&quot; product, the E750...Buy another PDA, do not get burned...
I bought this on January 2004, and 11 months later, it already has a problem to record.Very poor product quality.
I thought this would fit my 5555 Ipaq but doesn't. I was mislead by the description. Haven't used it
Although it was difficult to separate the backing, once I did it did not come off cleanly leaving paper behind. Worthless.
I like the ability to connect devices to my car stereo, but was very disappointed with the poor quality of the audio.
Can't tell you anything about the product since it NEVER ARRIVED. This is my second bad experience with this company, in that small items get lost in the mail.
I bought the 2580 because of the capability to automatically scan 35mm negatives. While it takes some time scanning each frame, loading the negatives in the auto feed is tricky. Sometimes several tries are necessary. However, the most disturbing problem is film jams. After about 50 negative scans a strip jammed in the feeder, requiring a manual removal using the feed knob (underneath the top lid). After removing the film, the auto feed no longer works. Everytime I try, a receive a red alert - Epson calls it a fatal error. I'm pursuing with customer service, but this doesn't sound good. Perhaps another brand would work better.
I wish I'd read more reviews before purchasing this set. The minimum volume on digital channels is loud and irritating, too loud to hold a conversation, to use the sleep mode, to read a book, or browse the web with the tv on in the background. (In loudness, it's equivalent to turning up the volume to 50% of the full range while playing a DVD.) This happens using an ordinary indoor rabbit-ears antenna, not through a cable box, satellite connection, surround-sound system, or any other device or amplifier. It applies to all programming on all digital channels, not just commercials. Sony Tech Support seems to be unaware of the problem, but I've found it mentioned in several consumer reviews.
The product worked well until the left button failed after about 8 months of use. I replaced it with a Logitech wireless mouse that is much more convenient and only a little more expensive.
On both Mac and PC, the 17" Proview LCD has sub-par display quality, with blurry text and ghosting (shadows). When it is in sleep mode, the Proview omits a very-high-pitched hum. The power cord is fixed, and the height is not adjustable. You (don't) get what you (don't) pay for. Despite the shortcomings, this monitor may be fine for occasional users on a budget who are simply replacing an old CRT type monitor.
Owned this product for about 4 years. The scanner never worked properly because of a software bug. Now that it has finally died, I'm going with a Canon. Their tech support is FAR superior than HP's!
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 purchased the Vx for use on my 2000 machine along with a USB conversion kit. They don't work toghether. Palm claims their beta drivers will allow the use of the USB under 2000 however this is not allways true. When I contacted Palm about this issue I recieved a less than satisfactory reponse - &quot;I'm sorry but we don't offer technical help for our beta drivers&quot;. This was not the type of response I expect to recieve - I'm returning the products if they don't support them I won't use them.
I purchased a Smartdisk model # XF250. After 3 months of use and about 100 GB of data, I dropped the unit from a height of 16 inches. It was not running at the time. This is an external drive that is supposed to handle that kind of mishap. Well, it didn't. The drive is toast and all my data is gone (unless I want to pay $2K to get it back).Smartdisk customer support first told me that the unit would be replaced under warranty. When I emailed them the serial number, they backed down on their pledge, saying they could not be held responsible for a dropped device.Their response was "No hard drive is "supposed" to fall. Whether it be 2 inches or 2 feet. No hard drive manufacturer is going to warrant a drive that has taken a fall." Sympathethic aren't they.This whole experience was a disaster of epic proportions for me and a direct result of me wanting to protect my data. Smartdisk has just rubbed salt into the wound.
I had gotten this player as a Christmas gift and about 6 months later (after the warranty ended) it started acting up. Then I couldn't even use it any more because the hard drive had gotten stuck on something. I never abused it in any way. I don't recommend this product.
I have bought these remanufactured cartridges before with good results but this one did not work at all. Buying these is a crap shoot. But at least it was only around $5.00, so it's worth it when they work. (And the last 8 I bought were fine).Even when they work be advised that they don't have as much ink in them as a regular name brand cartridge
I bought one of these last fall but unfortunately lost the receipt and didn't buy it from Amazon. By January the CD player had failed and as of this morning the radio doesn't work either. I would call this a good looking piece of junk. Not one of Sony's better efforts.
Wonder why you're getting a printer so cheap? You're probalby only getting reject half filled cartridges included, and look at the cost of new cartridges and consider how frequently you may need to buy them unless you hardly ever do any printing.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!
Nice little unit until it stopped playing CDs after only two weeks. Returned.Sound was good. Compact. Easy to use.
I have seen this TV sold in Walmart, Toys R'Us, and the Disney online store. As adorable as it looks, all of the reviews I have read have been the same---the TV cuts off. Therefore I will not be purchasing it. However, I'm just curious about the price listed here on Amazon for over $400. I've seen it for less than half everywhere else. I'm really surprised about the price here!
We purchased two this item. Each cost $11.58. The cost for USPS shipping was outrageous!! The item weighed 1oz and we were charged $12.98. Even with handling charges the total probably should have been $5.41 (.41 for 1 oz w/USPS). Needless to say we will NOT be doing business with this company again.
OKAY, I have all of you beat. I purchased my 700 power strip and used it for 4 HOURS (yes, that's HOURS, not years...) and it suddenly turned itself off and made a buzzing noise. There LOOKS to be a reset button at the end, but it is just for show, as it DOES NOT RESET. Trash time after 4 hours!!!Don't even CONSIDER buying this ridiculously overpriced item. Now I will buy nothing from that rip-off company.
This thing was nothing but trouble from the get go. Accepts files and then says that there isn't enough memory for music files. The thing is just junk. Save your money.
We received the 400 model as a Christmas gift about 2 yrs ago and I have to say I've been fairly disappointed. The flash is way too much and blows out most of the photos...the slide mechanism to open/close gets stuck sometimes and overall picture quality is not so good. I'm trading it in for a Cannon SD1000, I think we will get much better results.
Less than two weeks out of warranty and the screen goes blank. Magnavox tells me tuff, it is out of warranty.BAD BAD BAD product and BAD BAD BAD company to do business with!!
sounds great, but the plastic piece that attaches head to the ear piece broke and can not be replaced. Bose needs to reinforce the plastic.
Does not work well with my house phone. I can use it with my cell phone if I remember it.
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.
Oh yes, indeed it is.And to think, I swapped this out for my Tigi bedhead curling iron, figuring a ceramic hair brush is sooooooo much easier on your tresses!Fortunately, I only singed about an inch of the front left side of my hair and no I did not leave it on too long -- we're talking moments.Granted, it was on the High, 1000 watt setting. However, there are only two settings -- high and low, with nothing in between and no cool shot either.The high is really really hot -- not so much the air temperature, but the ceramic plating, which they laid on nice and thick so that it's super-conducive.The ceramic is of such high quality that the low setting may well have been warm enough for some serious styling; unfortunately, along with lowering the heat, they lowered the air velocity even more, so low doesn't have the drying power.Evan at that, I'd consider keeping it, except the power switch is in a really awkward place, as other's observed, and I fear I'll accidentally set it on high.I'm extremely disappointed, not just because reviews were so good but because the unit is built like a brick house -- very sturdy indeed, given today's shoddy manufacturing standards.After calling Conair customer service, I think I'm going to try a cheaper, less powerful version, Conair 2-in-1 Hot Air Styler, 1" & 3/4" Model BM20XCS.Or alternatively, I may try Conair 1 1/4" Instant Heat Hot Brush, Model BC86RCS, which doesn't blow hot air (it's a curling iron with bristles) but it does get raves everywhere and has 25 different heat settings.
My son's 64050 lock also jammed the second time he used it. It was surprisingly easy to remove. I used a pair of scissors to remove the rubber washer between the lock and the computer. Then I could bend the lock away from the computer enough to reach in with a pair of thin wire cutters (from Sears) and snip off the two pins that stick into the slot on the computer. The pins were very soft and easy to cut. With the pins cut the lock rotated 90 degrees and popped off. Total time about 2 minutes. Do not waste your money on this lock.
I like this unit EXCEPT the DVD rotating creates an annoyingly loud rumbly, vibrating noise. Perhaps I just got a bad unit, but this one is on its way back to Target.
why get something that holds less capacity im sticking with my 20 gb this lame bs cant do as much as photo or video only 500 songs well listen if you just want to waste your money fine i looked on the internet for 2gb mp3 players and one was only 35.00 so dont buy this BS.
I couldn't decide between buying these and the Altec Lansing Orbit iM-237. I decided to buy these because they're very inexpensive, and the reviews were generally pretty good. The other devices I was comparing these speakers to are my Dell laptop speakers and my JVC Marshmallow earphones.The speakers themselves are nicely compact; their sturdiness is what you would expect from a $7 device--not that strong, but decent enough if you don't go around dropping it. However, I found their sound to be absolutely TERRIBLE. I am not talking about at high volumes. I'm talking about at low volumes, where the speakers should theoretically perform best. The bass is absolutely nonexistent; the drums and cymbal crashes sound like static, like you would get if you actually did crank up your speakers all the way. Again, this happened at extremely low volume. Also, the general sound sounds like there's a barrier between you and the speakers, because the sound is just very muddy. I would expect this level of quality from a cheap radio that I would buy at the flea market or something.I'm going to see if I can return these, since I would rather listen to my Dell laptop speakers and JVC Marshmallows than these.Lastly, these speakers can indeed be powered by your USB port, but the audio cord is extremely short (maybe 6" long) so you won't really be able to move around the speakers a whole lot. My audio jack is on the left side of my laptop, so even though the USB power cord is plenty long, the speakers are tethered to the left side of my laptop. This would be pretty annoying after a while.If I were you, I would NOT buy these. Maybe some of their units are actually good, but my experience tells me that if so, their quality control is very poor. I'm going to see if I can buy the Altec Lansing speakers.
I've had this for about a month and when it worked it was great. Not to tight, not to loose and good sound quality BUT just last night the mic on this thing died out of nowhere.One minute working great, next minute hasta la vista. Oh well, my search continues for an internet/ventrillo phone head set that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, goes behind thehead and has decent sound quality.
The ergonomics of this trackball are just plain awful. The design fails to accommodate left handed users and the Kensington Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring is far superior. A trackball is for ease of usage and should be centrally placed for a good reason, Logitech has a total dud here. I gave them feedback, but no response, of course.Buy a decent trackball rather than this joke, please, the earlier Marble Mouse from Logitech is far superior, but Kensington easily beats it.
I couldn't believe I wasted my money on this. 4 problems: 1. Volume not good (I listen to metal and it's not even for classical, volume's so low). 2. The bass system is not good, most of beats sounded different from other players while others make me jumps up and down and blew my ears away, this one like knocking on the doors or tables in that case. 3. It skips sometimes - skip protection... okay... 4. slow as mofo when you press Previous Track or program the tracks. The tracks take about 2 - 5 secs to load the song out...
Worked the first day. Stopped working ever since. Dont buy this product. It ejects itself over and over again. ugh
My wrists hurt (I'm a programmer and spend at least 8 hours a day at the computer) so after reading a lot of positive reviews, I gave this keyboard a try. I returned it after 1 week for the following reasons:1. The spacebar is huge and clunky - it makes typing loud, slow and difficult and completely offsets any ergonomic benefits.2. The keys are mushy and feel cheap.3. The keyboard is very ugly and it takes up way too much desk space.The spacebar was the deal breaker for me. If Microsoft had split the spacebar or found a way to make it less clunky and horrible, I probably would have kept the keyboard.
This camara is very small. Easy to loose, and hard to see the picture. I wish I knoew this before I bought it.
New Win7 machine does not recognize this device. Keyboard is recognized with a different adapter; therefore, the problem appears to be the adapter.
I bought this CD player to use in my car. While I like the remote, I had huge issues with the fact that it dosen't rememeber where you last set the volume, so each time I turn the blasted thing on, it resets the volume, leaving me to adjust the volume while driving.The other feature missing is resume. I listen to a lot of 10 minute plus tracks and I want to rememebr where I last left off, and not have to re-find the last thing I heard. Every other car kit CD player I have ever had had this feature, why not this one?
My wife bought this in August for a Xmas present for me. She gave it to me this week (a little early). It just plain doesn't work. Locks up almost from the time it's plugged in. After many resets (both unplug and 10second hold on power button), it accepted a vhs tape and won't spit it out. This is my first Amazon product review...(I bought it at a Walmart SuperStore). Evidently there's a serious bug in this product's system; I shall never buy another electronic product without first reviewing customer reviews! Warrenty is probably expired and I'll have to fight Walmart for some kind of compensation. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT, unless you're a person who is very lucky.
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.
For some reason I thought this cable would fit an HP PSC printer, it does not. I searched for the printer I have and this came up.
I attempted to install this device on my HP computer. Every time I plugged in the USB cable, I received an error. When I called tech support I was informed that my Easy CD Writer software was causing a conflict with the device. When you go to the support page, you are informed of this conflict. It should be listed on the documentation that was provided. It would have saved me a great deal of time and effort. You have to download a patch file, to bad it didn't come on the installation CD.
While the look and feel of this walkman is very nice, the sound quality was awful when wearing headphones. If I switched the audio output from "headphone" to the alternate feature which allows hooking up the player to a stereo, the sound was great, but then I couldn't work the volume. I will be returning this product and looking around for something better. I had high expectations of this product, and am very disappointed in this Sony product.
Pros: Compuer interface, heavy (doesn't feel toylike), bright OLED display, well pricedCons: uncomfortable in your hand and cumbersome software.My main concerns with this remote are that it just doesn't fit well in my hand. Unlike the Sony RM-VL900 I was hoping it would replace. It's too wide to fit comfortably in my hand and has sharp features on the edges which can be uncomfortable.Unlike other learning remotes, it REQUIRES the use of a computer to set up he remote and the provided software is a bit cumbersome requiring two clicks and a remote key press for each keycode to be custom learned. Some devices were rcognized by the software and only required one or two keys to be properly identified.
I wish I had never bought this device. Somehow it passed current up through the antenna lead and caused several fuses to blow. I'm still trying to repair the damage.
Can I give negative stars? I had my system for one month and it died. That was in May. It is now September and my replacement shipment has just shipped. It was only replaced because I called 500+ times, sent emails to the entire company and was basically a daily sqeaky wheel till I got some results. I have never delt with such poor customer service...ever. Stay away from Denon. I wish I bought a Bose.
I purchased this device to share media and act as a print server. I was able to configure the shared drive within minutes with no problem. Then came time to configure the print server. When attempting to login to the web-based GUI, I received an ambiguous software error. I attempted a little bit of troubleshooting, but given the error was cryptic, didn't really have a good starting point. So eventually I decide to cycle the power on the device. After powering the device back up, it sounded an audible alarm, and the red LED indicated a disk failure. This was within the first 4 hours of owning the product.SO, I make my way to the Buffalo Tech website to find some troubleshooting. The only suggestions besides calling tech support were to run a disk check or reformat the disk using the client tool, BUT the client tool doesn't give either of those options, and it stopped responding half of the time anyway. I spent another 45 minutes or so reinstalling and trying different versions of the client software, nothing worked. Tried updating the device firmware, got the good old 0xFFFFFF0 error everytime. The 24/7 technical support didn't answer the phone, but a recording reminded by 25 times to have the product serial number ready.Reading some of the on-line reviews, catastrophic failures within a short amount of time are common with these devices. The software quality is poor (typos, bad looking GUIs, cryptic error messages, and a lot of buttons that don't seem to do anything). Although it seems useful, I would not recommend.
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.
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.
If I could go lower than one star I would. This thing keeps locking up the computer. The audio keeps shutting down. The USB ports keep going down. It has been nothing but a headache. Better off getting a good USB hub.
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 camera for my 7-year-old Daughter. It looks like a cute little camera but the pictures that it takes are horrible. They are so blurry and so dark that you can hardly see anything. The camera doesn't have any type of flash and it is badly needed. We even tried taking pictures in very bright light and the pictures still look like they were taken outside at midnight without a flash. I don't leave 1 star reviews very often but I feel this camera is very deserving of it.
I performed the installation according to the instructions and loaded the setup software on my laptop and hardwired the router to my laptop to finish the setup. The router never connected with any of my wireless devices though I used the same security setup as the router I was replacing. I spent 3 hours trying to connect wirelessly to the router but could only communicate by a hardwired connection and never managed to get online. I even tried to run with no security at all and was never able to connect wirelessly. I have been installing wireless networks since the 'a' protocol came out and have never been more disappointed with a router.
Mic not good. Many on the calls could not hear my voice clearly. Finally bought another headphone.Not using this anymore.
The wavy lines on this great monitor were so bad -- that I could not stand to look at it. Reconnected the normal way -- looks great -- I guess the KVM Switch is not for me
Got this error on my Panasonic Portable DVD and did a google search to see what came up... found all these reviews. Very helpful, thanks folks! The trick with the back skip, pause and play buttons (three or four reviews below) works a treat (at least for now!). Certainly beats a call to Panasonic who sound less than helpful judging by previous reviews. Fingers crossed...
Samsung used to be a quality name, now Samsung seems to have fallen behind many other "mid-range" electronics in terms of quality and reliability.Bought this player for Christmas , worked well for a week or so , then freezes and glitches started to occur. Hasn't worked right since, I strongly suggest you do not buy this player, and do your homework if you are buying ANY Samsung products.
This product did not work at all for boosting signal on an HD broadcast antennae and in fact actually made reception worse. I purchased this product based upon the other reader reviews that praised it for working well but in this case it completely failed. It's possible the unit we received was defective but I did not want to bother with trying a replacement unit. It was tried on 2 television sets on 2 different floors of the house with the same results.
I purchased these to use on my Mac G4 and on my gaming PC. What a great time to learn that Macs don't come with a microphone pick-up installed on the sound board. No biggie. There are plenty of devices that will enable analog mics to work on Macs.The headset was exactly what I was expecting for the price. Not too terrible, but not that great either. The microphone is bottom dollar. Even though it has nice pick-up, the receipient of your voice chat will notice the low grade of audio. The headphones themselves are also mundane. The sound is hollow with little to no highs or lows. Definately not a solution for music or emmersive gaming.What I will say about this little device is they are extremely comfortable and light weight. The band wraps around the back of your head and the "phones" rest right on your ears. The mic is very adjustable. The over all design is stylish.This head set is more than adequate for the casual voice chatter. Works fine with all the major voice messenger programs. However, if your wanting to use them for long periods at a time and quite frequently, you will be sorely disappointed.
Reviews and low price suggested not much to lose if these didn't work. Bought for MP3 player, mostly to listen to audiobooks. Good thing, because it won't play the music on the MP3 player, neither classic nor rock. Also, the cord really IS minimal. Overall, OK but not great. Wish it would play music.
To some extent, greed is the corporate order now. The fact that most (established) companies are only interested in meeting their profit-targets relegates quality to the background.Yes, this &quot;Philips Jack-Rabbit 24x12x40-external-CD-ReWriter&quot; spots a healthy 8MB data buffer capacity. It supports USB 2.0, as well as both Windows and Mac operating systems. But that is all! Its overall performance hovers on the average. It has very limited features.Whereas many no-name external CD burners come with earphone ports and volume control buttons for playing music CDs, this Philips CD-RW has neither. It could not even boast of an ON/OFF switch or button; and only turns on when connected to a PC or Mac. Please, do not look at this article, if you hope to enjoy music CDs directly from your external CD-RW.Despite its advertised 8MB buffer capacity, and 'Seamless Link' buffer-underrun protection, expect this CD-RW to produce one 'coaster' for every seven CDs it records well. In fact, its mediocre bundled-software is so lousy that it won't let you ascertain if the underrun problem is from the recorder itself, or as a result of poor quality CD media.Finally, before jumping at its popular Philips trademark, note that this CD-RW has just an average output. It has no outstanding feature! And, quite unlike many external CD-RW, you cannot use this &quot;Philips JR24CDRW&quot; as a portable CD player. I am very reluctant to recommend this CD-RW, but I hope you make a good choice. All the best!
First off - did you use your in camera transfer abilities first before deciding upon this device? I have the Canon Rebel XTi - and the software that comes with it AUTOMATICALLY determines what photos I may have already transferred to the Computer. That's right I can fill an 8GB CF Card over and over and over and the In-Camera software always determines what has already been transferred.Guess what this device does? It Transfers every picture over and appends a (x) to it that equals how many times you transferred your pictures!That is the least intuitive device I've ever seen! My Camera is smarter than that!In addition - the USB cord is very short and if you want to remove it from the little docking bay - well, that cord they provide is about 2 inches long.All in all - I wish I had never bought this thing, it is so dumbed down that it just copies the same photos over and over to the Computer. Maybe if I hadn't already used the Canon XTi software I might be more enamored with this little thing.Oh by the way make sure it's not facing you while not in use - as the BRIGHT orange "not in use but ready" light is very bright and annoying.Ok - I've tried to be less annoyed with it over a day - here's something positive about it - It's fast at transfering pictures from my CF or Memory Stick Pro's.
I did read the reviews on Creative and this player, and thought I was getting a good deal when I bought it. The player was less than 3 month old when it started to freeze up and all the resets and software downloads Creative directed me to, did not fix the problem. I want to send it back to them as it is still under warranty but I cannot read the serial number on the product so they will not accept it. I am going to buy an Apple iPod - should have done that in the first place.
I am trying to do a computer and program transfer to a new computer. Zinstalls product seemed perfect. However, I have an issue where I can not open word and I also can not print. I know the printer works fine because my husband hooks up his laptop and no problem he prints just fine. I wanted to know if I transfer I figure I would be transferring the problem. I have e-mailed. I have called and left numerous messages and still after over 3 weeks no call back. I have only been so insistant because what I saw with this company was how easy it was. I am not the most computer literate but not the worst either. Any suggestions out there for a program that transfers file and program and it is easy?????????????thanks greekgoddess
First of all the quality of the TomTom One is excellent. Clearity and accurracy of directions is excellent and map quality is above average. I would have rated this product a 5 star item, except for the difficulties I have encountered with misleading literature and TomTom customer service. I purchased this same exact unit in September 2006 from BestBuy, so hopefully it will be different than the Amazon experience. Included within the packaging of the TomTom unit was a flyer indicating a free 2006 map update. According to the promotional flyer, all that was necessary in order to claim the update was to visit a TomTom corporate website no later than October 30, 2006. When I attempted to receive the free map update the day I purchased the GPS unit, I came to find out that the map update was not yet available. On October 15th, I attempted again, with the same results. Again I tried on the 30th, still no update. On the 30th of October I contacted TomTom and was informed the update was not even available....why they would advertise this with an expiration date prior to the products release is beyond me. I gave it another two months, and contacted TomTOm in December (two months after the promotions expiration date) and the release was still not available. I have since filed a complaint with the BBB and the only reply from TomTom is to offer me a free map update...although it is not available yet!!!!!!!!! It is now pushing February, pushing six months later and I have still yet to receive any promissed map update. Although the unit is nice, due to the lack of service from TomTom and the misrepresentation with the promotional literature, I will never own another product from this company.
Used it for 4 months and it doesnt work anymore - no sound is transmitted at all. Did its job while it lasted!
For some reason, this fax has issues sending info. I sent a few documents and my transmission report showed the message "poor line condition". Don't know what that meant, it wasn't found anywhere in the manual. I called Brother and had a support technician go through the process of troubleshooting - even sent her a test fax. It went through ok but still gave same error message. She suggested it was something in my phone line and advised I call Verizon or try moving the fax to a different location (phone jack) in my home. I did so with same results. Several important faxes went through, but weren't received on the other end. It's hit or miss. I always have to call and verify if faxes are received. Frustrating...It receives faxes perfectly. Sending is an issue.Too much hassle. Should've invested more $ in another model.
I purchased this unit to replace my aging Escort 8500; fiscally it made sense rather than repairing a four year old device. I made a mistake. The sensitivity of the V995 is quite lacking. Here in NJ, each toll barrier uses a K or Ka based radar setup to clock vehicles approaching the EZ Pass toll lanes. The Escort always supplied advance warnings. The Bel V995 does not so much as give any alert whatsoever. What sealed the deal on this conclusion was persuading a Police Officer friend of mine to do a test with the Ka band unit in his patrol car. The margin of warning was acceptable so, perhaps, it is filtering out the signals I just mentioned and that is most welcome.. A new Escort 8500 can be had via Amazon for $272.00. You get what you pay for.
I have nothing good to say about this dvd player. Sharp should be ashamed of this product. The freezing problem drives me crazy. All of these units should be pulled from shelves. If you have one already return it, if you don't have one yet don't buy one. Period.
I've used 257 MB SimpleTech flashdrives for years, so figured I'd go nuts and spring for the 8GB Bonzai. It worked as it was supposed to...for about 2 weeks. One day it was fine, next day no computers will recognize it/run it when plugged into the USB port. I'd been disengaging it properly, so I can't figure out why it went bad. After a coule of weeks it was useless to me, and the "customer service" on the SimpleTech website is a joke. I give up.
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.
I don't know what possessed me to ever buy this. Even for just light use as as a calander, and even for the cheap price, it is completely worthless. Technology has come a LONG way since this relic!
Iam certainly not pleased with this purchase- it is useless and have not been really able to use itBill Dwyer
We bought this for my 85 year old father. He had a lot of trouble with it. When he put in say soup, it gave him options and the print was such that he couldn't read it fast enough before the prompt was gone. When he tried to hang it on the refrigerator he somehow opened it and the paper fell out. He was very frustrated with it and that is why I have returned it. It sounded really good to me but he just wasn't going to use it.
BOSE is just a name any more. They are riding on a reputation built decades ago. I was shopping hard for a compact 2.1 system and after side-by-side comparisons, ended up buying a Klipsch CS-700. The Klipsch CS-700 blows BOSE away in all aspects. That system is in an entirely different league for the same price as BOSE. Bose sounds so tinny and ordinary in comparison. The Klipsch CS-700 remote is fully compatible with Logitech's Harmony remote too. It has headphone connections too (BOSE 3-2-1 doesn't!).In terms of setup, both are pretty straightforward. Though, CS-700 with its wireless subwoofer connection, gives great flexibility to place the subwoofer in an 'ideal' location in the room.So before you blow your money on BOSE, check out the CS-700. You'd be glad you did. The only surprise for me was that Klipsch is hardly advertised or talked about when compared to BOSE.
This item arrive in good condition, but out of the box it failed to work in my car.Belkin wouldn't handle replacing it, and I ended up just tossing the item rather than going through the hassle of refunding through Amazon. Belkin makes a lot of iPod accessories, and it's clear that they spend more on packaging than the products. Finally, I have to ask why Belkin insists on the blister packaging they use? I know it helps reduce theft in stores, but couldn't they use a different packaging for Amazon and other major online retailers, so that returns aren't an ordeal?
the radio reception is bad and does not play mp3 . the reason i purchase this was to play mp3 . this product sits inside my closet .
The camera is cute. My little girl loves it. Those are the good points. The software file is HUGE! The Photos are dark and cruddy. There is no flash, so that accounts for the darkness. The photos are constantly off center. I have yet to find a way to get a photo of what I actually wanted. It sucks down batteries like nobody's business. I have had to change the battery every 3 days. It's a great toy for my 2 year old because she loves the thought of a camera that fits her little hands and makes a noise when she takes a photo. Otherwise, it's a waste of money. Disney really missed the mark on this one.
I decided to try this product out based on the many raving reviews and comments on various sites about the booming bass! Upon recieving the item I was waiting to get them into my ears to see just how good that subwoofer would make the bass. To be fair I have a pair of Shure SE530's to compare to.-BASS-MIDS-HIGHS-Well the bass did not seem to sound that much better than my Shure SE530's. I think on a scale of 1 - 10 I would give the Shure's a 9 for bass and the UE's a 9.5. It just seems like the bass is a hint more but not dramatically different. The Midrange or treble was almost non existant with these earphones. Not because they were washed over by the bass but just not there. The highs on the other hand are very good. Overall it seemed like the sound was a bit far away like it was muffled slightly but not much. As for the break-in ideas some have mentioned, I am not one whom believes in that. There is no evidence to support it and to me an earphone is going to sound as good as it can once you try it out unless its defective.-VALUE-The value of this product is not very good considering the price they are and the quality of the construction and sound. For dual driver earphones they should sound better but just don't. Not even as good as the Shure SE420 which I tried once before.-QUALITY-The build quality is just horrible. I never seen a cord so thin and flimsy. I tried the foam tips to see if that would do better but it did nothing. In fact I mention them because as I try to pull them off the earphones the foam comes off but the plastic cylinder stays on the eartip shaft. That made me laugh I never had that problem with my Shure foamies. Also I had to turn up the volume on my Ipod Touch to full to equal the same level of sound quality that my Shure SE530's can do at just half. I am sure an amp would help but for me its just crazy to have to turn up the volume so much to get a decent listening level and I am by no means deaf but come on... The comfort level was also not the best. I was not annoyed once I got them in my ears but they certainly don't pop in easy like the Shure earphones do. Also I don't find them that huge in the ear and would not be worried about taking them out in public.-VERDICT-I would say this product is not worth the price and looking into a dual driver earphone one should steer clear of these. I am not convinced the UE Super.Fi 5 Pro is much better than these. This is my first experience with Ultimate Ears and my last... If you are in the market for dual or triple driver earphones I would suggest looking into the top two brands you can trust, Shure and Westone. The Westone UM2 I hear is really good although I never tried them but as for the Shure SE420 they are ok but did not have enough bass for me and lacked some extra detail I wanted. Hence I went to the Shure SE530 and those are golden! You cannot totally rely on a review for a product to decide to buy it especially with audio. You must hear it to know for certain that is the only way! But reviews can be helpful to clarify some points but everyone hears differently!
As many other Monster products, this piece is incredibly overpriced. Is it high quality? Yes. Is a similar item at Monoprice costing over $10 less of any noticeably different quality? Not at all. I don't work for monoprice, but once I found them, I have never bought another overpriced adapter/cable. All the experts on AV forums seem to agree with me.
It broke after 3 uses, and I tried to install the software, but you need iTunes, but the only problem is that iTunes WILL NOT WORK with my ipod. Totallly useless! It sounded bad even when it did work.
I ordered this item and then 30 minutes later went to cancel the order because JR dot com has it for cheaper with faster shipping. I was then told I couldn't cancel the order because it had already entered the "shipping process" but wasn't to be delivered until 1/16/07!I was told that I could refuse delivery but I would be charged a restocking fee and return shipping charges and won't get a refund for another 14 days after they receive the item back. Do yourselves a favor and order this and everything else from any other place then Amazon.com. These people are incompetent dumbasses!
I've just spent hours and hours with the lousy tech support at Apex to discover:A- It runs too hot, I'm afraid of a fire! They say it's normal.B- The remote usually won't operate the controls. They say check the batteries - Duh!C- If you record a DVD in HQ format, it will only record 1hr MAX, and then the disc Cannot be finalized (meaning you cannot replay the new recording on any other player than the apex). They say this is normal too. What?!!Joshua, a Manager at Apex, just told me the DRX9200 is working just as it should and he will not refund/or exchange the unit. I told him that if I had known that I can't replay a DVD anyplace other than the Apex, I never would have bought it. He told me "Well, we never said that you should be able to."What despicable business practices. I've logged a complaint with the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau (www.labbb.org).
This headset has decent, although not the greatest sound. The thing I HATE about them is the cord gets horribly twisted. I have to fix the cable every day and as time passes this gets worse. The cable is so twisted now I can no loner fix it. It's as if there's a wire running through it. I use the headset for many hours a day. My ears get extremely sore. There's no way to adjust the width. I would not recommend this product.
I enjoy the ergonomics of the key board, but one feature that I also love is the quite touch keys. Well they all are quite except the SPACE BAR, the most used key of all! It's some how seperated from the rubber spring pad under it, so every time I press it, it makes a loud clicking noise. Well the space bar spans both left and right hand sides and, in my case, only the right side of the space bar clicks, so I've slowly been learning to use the space bar with my left thumb. This may not work because I've spent so long using my right thumb. The fact of the matter is, I shouldn't have to make these exceptions. Don't be gutless like me and make sure you return your keyboard if any of hte keys make clicking noises.
Anyone considering buying this piece of junk called YH999 should consider donating the money to Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Or, if you don't feel charitable, get a much, much, much better alternative called Archos AV-420, for about the same price. (Archos is a small French electronics company, founded by an ex-chemical engineer from Paris, that has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.)The Archos is physically smaller and lighter, although its software interface is less polished than Microsoft's PMC system. The Archos also has a slightly larger and better screen. Best of all, the Archos has video and audio input jacks, meaning you can use the Archos AV-420 (or its larger-disk brethren) as a portable TiVo! The YH999, an ugly thing in person, can't do that at all! The Archos can do pretty everything the PMC can (except playing photos and music simultaneously, but a firmware upgrade later this year promises that), and comes with a nifty cradle for connecting to your AV equipment and PC -- and works with all recent versions of Windows.Still not convinced? You should really write that check to Red Cross. :)Get the Archos. You won't regret it.
I bought this Adapter to connect my Accoustimass speakers in the pre-wired room and only one Channel (Left) worked, remaining did not work at all. I know the wires are all working as I can hear sound when I insert the wires into the left channel (the only channel that works)
No amount of fiddling by the most electronically minded people I know could get this thing to work. The power kept shutting off within ten seconds of turning it on. Guess I'll return it and try paying more for one. I am VERY discouraged over all the radios, vcrs, ect., I buy at stores, because so many are defective in some way. After years of buying stuff from Amazon, this is the first time I've EVER returned anything.
I have owned 6 sets of this style over the years, my whole family has used them. We took the larger set everywhere - to the hospital when my wife gave birth, on vacation, etc... and people always asked what they were due to the great sound. The last pair before these that we bought were the original version, the "PC Works" set. It was tiny, plastic, and EXCELLENT for its size.That's ALL over now. This set has terrible midrange response, tinny treble and muddy, thumpy, messy bass, at any volume.I've recommended these to many people, now I'm a little afraid that my most recent advice resulted in the purchase of these horrid little things - and that I'll never be trusted again...
I was incredibly disappointed the day this DVD recorder died on me less that two years after purchase. It was great when it worked -- massively feature-rich at an attractive price. I won't talk anymore about the great things this did, because the most important feature of any product is that the product works...and it no longer works.The DVD drive now makes a sad sound like it's trying to read a couple times then I get the infamous "NO READ" error. This does not appear to be an uncommon problem, but hey, you might get lucky and get a good one! Before you buy do a Google search for " DMR-EZ17 +"no read ". Panasonic's solution for out of warranty problems: Send it in and for $130 they'll fix it -- give me a break!My opinion -- don't waste your money.
After 2 hours with Linksys help, they finally decided that this would not work with a B protocol router and I should either replace the router or just keep the ethernet cable connected to the router and print server. Doesn't exactly sound "wireless" to me. I am returning this print server and am DONE buying Linksys products.
Very cheap! Not much blowing power and very little heat. I can not recommend this product. I forgot to mention it is also VERY NOISY! Spend a little more money and get you a good one.David/Ohio
I am satisfied with the sound of this small voice recorder. However, I cannot install the Voice Studio software onto my computer. I noticed the problem at Circuitcity.com, and thought that was associated with Windows 98. However, I am using Windows ME. I have not had any problems with any other software. Therefore, be aware that this recorder may not work on your computer as well. I am giving a two star rating because 1) the claimed selling point is not working. 2) Panasonic has terrible customer service with this product. No support information on this product on their website. No response to e-mail inquiries. Called them, I was put to wait for 40 minutes and then kicked out. Their customer service let me feel angry.
I don't know much of anything about this Protron dvd player because upon delivery to me i never recieved it instead I was sent a Venturer dvd player which doesn't even work and is in beat condition and doesn't even have the right accessories. This review is also based on the "performance" of the seller (harvo25). I don't think anyone should get a beaten unusable product.
I loved the look of this player and the price seemed reasonable. So I happily took my new little red cd player home to learn that it doesn't play burned cds at all and it skips like crazy! I went out and got a new cd since I couldn't use the music I already had and it worked for about a month before it completely gave out on me. Again, it's a nice looking little player but don't be deceived or you'll be on here a month from now looking for a new player like I am right now.
This unit is very small, compact, and is advertised as a 2.0 speed 4 port hub. Unfortunately, the build quality is very poor. First one I bought brand new, lasted a month; Second one that replaced it was also brand new, and it worked for about six months; now, it has stopped working at 2.0 speeds, and will only work at 1.1 speeds. Plus, 1 of 4 of the ports, has now also failed. Would I ever buy this again, not a chance.
I returned it because the space key was excessively noisy when pressed (a very loud clunk) and required excessive force to depress. It was annoying and slowed my typing down dramatically. (I'm also not sure I like the "split" design, but I probably would have gotten used to that.) NOTE: at a local Staples, I found an example of this model (albeit much more pricey at $49 on sale marked down from $59) which when I tried it hands-on had a much looser and quieter space bar ... maybe Microsoft has fixed the problem, but the supply chain still has the defective ones on sale. Conclusion: don't buy this keyboard sight-unseen, but if you can buy it in a store for a reasonable price and it doesn't have the loud space bar, then go for it. Just make them open the box before you buy if possible, because if you get stuck with a noisy one, you'll lose your marbles.
I'm sure thay could have come up with a better forward/reverse switch than the one I got... I can get it to work but not on the first try...BOO to them...
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.
This product may be great for some. It makes the camera much heavier, bulkier, and I could not figure out how it attaches. The heaviness reminded me of my SLR film camera with a 28-200 lens. I bought digital to escape that. But it may be just what you are looking for. I have the Nikon 8400 too so that has a 24mm wide angle built-in.
Unbalanced, heavy and uncomfortable to use, was given the impression that the pointed tip was a stylus. I do not recommend purchasing this overpriced item
I've bought two refills for my awesome HP Laserjet 4V - one from another supplier, and this one. They both did not work correctly. I was actually very happy for the one day that this one worked... Although, the 2nd time I used it, I heard an odd moaning sound, like from the bowels of a sinking ship - when I opened it up, something in the cartridge had given way and dumped a pile of toner inside my printer. Yey!Unfortunately, I think it's very difficult to find a good one of these anywhere, since HP does not make brand new ones anymore and you can only find refills. For $13 though, maybe you take the chance and hope you get a good one, I don't know?The supplier refunded my money promptly.
My friend just got this case but it's not the big oral one but the round one which looks really cheap.
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.
I had hoped wireless technology got better in the last few years and I have been proved wrong.The digital surround sounds fake as it did 10 years ago on the early digital wirless sets, the hiss is noticeable to the point of rendering unpleasant the listening experience, and the set is uncomfortable to wear.Good point for expandability, as it can serve additional headsets, making possible a listening experience shared among multiple people.
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.
I purchased two of these; neither works properly. If I plug both male connectors in fully, I get sound from only the left speaker. If I pull one connector partway out I can get sound out of the left speaker, but also get a huge buzzing sound.I've tried this every way I can, but cannot get clean sound from both speakers. And this is not due to any other cables I am using as I have tested both cables in a direct mode from the amplifier through another test setup. Both cables check out fine. The problem is in this connector.I'm going to try another brand and vendor. Very frustrating and time wasting.
Starting from end of April 2004, Samsung will stop supporting MacOS. That means no more updates or fixes for the drivers. I have purchased this last year and now I regret it. I will try to get rid of this printer as soon as possible.
Comfort:Not sure if it's this brand, or all behind the neck headphones/headsets, but the are horribly uncomfortable for me. The plastic part that fits over your ear (between the top of your ear and your head) ends up hurting after about 10 mins of wearing these. My brother has a pair of altec lansing AHS-302 that are the same style, and he likes them. We are the same shape and build (6'2&quot;), so I'm not sure if it's the brand or the style.Sound:The sound from these are lack luster. I mainly used them for playing online games and using teamspeak. I could hear other people's voices just fine, but the sounds on the game (BF1942) where nothing to write home about. I suppose for the price, I can't expect too much.Microphone:This microphone on this or horrible. It comes to the corner of your mouth (as designed) which I like. Problem is, you have to turn the sensitivity up to high to pick up your voice. Using teamspeak, the sound quality of the microphone was the worse of all friends logged in. I know that internet chat sound quality is not a great test, but everyone commented on how &quot;tinny&quot; the sound was from mine, as compared to everyone else (no one else was using these headsets).Conclusion:I would not recommend these even if you like the behind the neck headphones. The sound is rather lack luster and the microphone is one of the worse ones on the market. I took my back to the store and bought a set of over the ear (ear-cup) headsets from Altec Lansing (AHS-502). The AHS-502's where $25. They are far superior to the logitech, although the microphone one both are not as good as the Sennheiser PC-130's. I enjoy the performance of the AHS-502 sound much better than either of the other headsets though.
I am surprised that the cheap AT&T; answering machine we got 4 years ago still outperforms this new machine. GE really didn't get a few things right on this.The biggest problem is that on power failure it loses outgoing message, time, and worst -- all your incoming messages. This is simply unacceptable. They do have a 9v battery backup, but a year later that will be dead and you could lose messages. My older digital (not tape) machine doesn't have this problem, and when I can get a 16GB SDRAM card for my camera for $25, it seems they can solve this problem :)Recorded voice quality of the outgoing message is worse than current machine - a little crackly. No way to rewind a few seconds, just go back to start of message.Aside from that it seems an OK machine, but the memory problem is a real death cookie for us.
Great price but stopped working after less than one month of use. This is a waste of money. Use your money to buy a cup of coffee instead!
This product works fine and is easy to use. I live in a city and their is no empty signals. There is static and bleed through from other radio stations.
Great product for the price. Really liked the external volume control. Bass is serious. Found it difficult to keep under control. RCA speaker cables were too short for me. Think I'm upgrading to the 5500's.
I bought a Canon Sureshot (I too thought Canon would be a good bet) and unfortunately, waited over a month to use it. After using it 3 or 4 times, the camera went on the blink for no reason. It just stopped working and would flash a mysterious &quot;H&quot;. Still under warranty, I took it to a repair shop, which said they fixed the &quot;O&quot; ring on it. Well, after using it a couple of more times, it stopped working again. At this point, I decided there was something defective about the camera and I just wanted my money back. I could not return it to the store I bought it at as it only had a 30 day return policy. So, I sent it directly to Canon with a letter explaining my problem. Canon said that it did not give refunds and wouldn't even send me a replacement. They assured me they would fix the problem for free (as the warranty states) but then they tried to charge me $80 for it (even though it fell well within the 1 year warranty period and I had only used it for 4 or 5 rolls of film). After much hassle, they finally returned it free of charge and told me they had fixed it. Well, it worked for about 5 more rolls of film before it stopped working again, only this time, I was in the middle of a several month trip in South America. I ended up discarding the damn thing and then had to fork over a fortune for a cheap 35 mm in Ecuador.In addition, when the camera did work, it didn't seem to work all that well either. There was too much lag time between trying to take the picture and the camera actually taking the shot and the flash was constantly going off- even in broad day light.So, the camera sucked and Canon's response was even worse, which is why I will never consider buying another one of their products again.
Warning! This is not a standard size keypad! I am a CPA that uses calculators and keypads by touch, without looking at each keystroke. This keypad has been reduced from "normal" size. It requires you to squeeze your fingers together and shift your hand position for keystrokes by different fingers. Unless you have a very small hand and small fingers, expect a lot of keystroke errors and slow entry. For years I have used a Targus PAUK001 keypad that looks almost identical to the Kensington photo. The Targus model was full sized but is no longer available. The picture fooled me into buying the Kensington.Thank goodness for easy returns with Amazon. However, it would have been nice to avoid the hassle althogether with a better description and specifications (size measurements) of the keypad.
Purchased this router a couple of years ago to replace an old Netgear which worked fine, because I thought this would give faster wireless speed. Was never quite impressed with the WiFi performance, but lately it's really been a problem.Both my laptop and Blu-ray WiFi connections would just stop working completely. Usually on the laptop I just turn off WiFi and turn it back on, and it finds the connection. But recently this stopped working. I would re-enable Wifi, it wouldn't find the network automatically - so I would have to select it from a list. Then it would not accept the password which was entered correctly. The only fix was to go down to the router and cycle the power, which would fix the issue.This started happening more and more frequently, and then even cycling power wouldn't work - I had to re-do the initial set up. Through all this the connected internet worked fine - it was just a wireless issue.I finally decided I'd had it and I just ordered another, newer, Netgear router. I will never purchase another D-Link router again.
Poor range and reception, easily interfered with by WiFi signals and cordless home phones. It works well when it works but small amounts of interference ruin it.
I had one for about 5 months and braught it back because the screen went out. The second one lasted 4 months. I'll never buy another Poloroid product again.
I have used 50 pack and 10 pack of colored ones and 20-30% were bad. The rest do not play very well on many audio players. Junk. The Maxells or JVCs made in Taiwan are excellent, along with Maxells from Japan. 100% success on all players.
I bought this product because of the favorable reviews and excellent price. However, I am sorely disappointed with the driver for Mac OS X 10.2 (which, incidentally, did not come with the printer, but had to be downloaded from Samsung's web site). If you're a Mac OS X user, forget anything beyond very basic printing. The drivers are no more than Beta versions. There is absolutely no support for manual feed (one of the reasons I bought this printer was to print envelopes, which is impossible without manual feed). Other features are missing from the driver. I've had the printer for a couple of months now, and in all other ways is excellent (apart from being unnecessarily noisy). But the lack of a good driver for the Mac is unforgiveable, especially when Samsung touts this product as OS X compatible.
What a disappointment! After two weeks of wrangling with customer service to determine why my new 2210 won't print, I came across a page on the HP website that admitted that for users of Windows 98 who may be &quot;on the low end&quot; of the minimum recommended system requirements, the printer won't print from Windows. My computer is a 500 mhz Intel processor running 192 MB RAM, which according to the manual, was well within minimum requirements. I've thrown everything off my computer just to get this thing to work; I've uninstalled and reinstalled the software six times; I've gotten a new disk (from a neighbor)and tried that; I've downloaded the enormous &quot;new version 2.0&quot; of the software from hp's website ... I've done it all. Something about this software will eat up your system resources, and HP admits that there's a problem and it's &quot;investigating it.&quot;If this sounds like a fun adventure for you, then buy the product - but if your processor isn't at the high end, then seriously reconsider until HP works out the bugs.
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!
If you hook up more than one console at a time, you will only get sound on one of them. I don't find this all too useful for my Wii/360/PS2 setup, but I guess it could be a back up. I guess I'm a bit disappointed because I was expecting to clean up the tangled mess behind my TV. The quality of the video and audio isn't bad but its not better than the standard a/v cable that comes with each console.
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.
This is a great system. The sounds is amazing, the setup is easy and the configuration of the system with it's 2 small but powerful speakers is fantastic. I own a number of BOSE products and needless to say that this piece of equipment very much lived up to my expectations of a BOSE system - for the first 8 weeks!After 8 weeks of blissful enjoyment, the honeymoon was over! First, one of the speakers stopped working. BOSE asked us to return the speaker for replacement - which we did - leaving us with only 1 working speaker for 3 weeks.Following this replacement, another 3 months passed before the second original speaker followed the same fate as the 1st! Again, we were asked to return the faulty speaker for replacement. 4 weeks passed and the replacement speaker arrived - unfornately it was the wrong make and model! BOSE were somewhat apologetic and sent us the correct speaker 2 weeks later.A further 4 months of enjoyment followed before the base unit started to falfunction. BOSE suggested fixing our faulty unit, but after a protracted phone argument, they agreed to replace the entire system at my request! I was asked to pay for the $60 return postage to BOSE for the faulty system and again, another 4 week wait followed awaiting the replacement.The upshot of all of the above is that I have been able to enjoy my system in full working order for 7 months since purchase 10 months ago, I have had to make 3 factory returns for replacement & exchange and the whole ordeal has cost me $60! Genuinely superb customer service.At this point it is worth pointing out that not a single person from BOSE has ever been sympathic with my plight and I have been offered no compensation for my trouble - and why should they - I am a but one small customer whereas they are a huge multinational corporation!?!Having just received my replacement system I am understandably keeping my fingers crossed this time although my confidence levels with the product are at an all time low.Buy at your peril - you have been warned!
I plugged my ipod touch in using this charger and the screen started jumping and going crazy. I unplugged it and threw the charger away. I don't think there is any permanent damage but I would not try this one. Just in case you think I am an apple shill, I have an after market car charger that was bought on amazon that works fine.
I am typically a huge fan of Samsung, but this device is a huge disappointment. The command buttons are an incredible pain in the....it seems you have to toggle between actual buttons and an inner touch pad, that also feels like a button but doesn't require a hard press. If you don't hit the touch pad just right, it moves you all around the menu. The buttons are also not very intuitive - what would be standard on most mp3 players doesn't seem to apply to this device. The aesthetics are palatable - nothing very contemporary looking. The screen graphics/font are not that clear. The sound is okay. I really despise the buttons.
I ordered the NETGEAR WGT624 Wireless Router, and this card as a PCI connection. However, the card and the router were incompatible, which was an irritating waste of my time. I saved time by going to a brick and mortar store, locating the compatible card, and buying it there. Don't misunderstand me -- it works great now, and I'm very happy with the ease of installation. I just wish someone would have warned me that not all NETGEAR products are compatible with one another, even when they are so close to being identical.Just for the record, I ordered the WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter, and needed the WG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter.If someone can explain why I should have known they are incompatible, other than the adapter cannot utilize the full range of the router's capability, I'd appreciate the insight.
How can you sell a high-tech consumer product in October 2007 and don't have support for Windows Vista? No support from linksys, they are laughing that you did not check compatibilityI considered linksys as a serious company. Not any more
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.
The wire that they use on this pillow speaker is way to small, the wire break where it enters the speaker. I guess they would rather sell you 5 cheap ones verses one good onebut I have looked around at other brands and cant find a good one.
The power strip is a nice item for travelers but its useless if it can't protect your equipment. The most important thing to keep in mind when buying surge protectors is the clamp down voltage and joule ratings. Clamp down voltage should be around 300-400 volts, the lower the better. Joule rating should at least 800 joules or higher, the higher the better. Amazon does not disclose this information on this product & neither does Monster on their website. Be sure to do your homework before buying any type of surge protection.
I agree with many of the reviews of cell phones interfering with the speakers. I have had both a RAZR and now myTouch from T-Mobile and the phone being within 5 feet of the speakers causes interference, totally unacceptable in my opinion. Other than that, the speakers work well and sound great, but I would not get these again.
Wish I had another of the earlier model - this one is a pain to use.My biggest complaint is my middle finger keeps inadvertently pressing the right key.I like moving the ball with my index finger and the earlier model had a smaller ball.
I ordered this even though I read some of the bad reviews, and now feel like an idiot, because though I can hear everyone fine, they all tell me I sound far away and fuzzy. Money DOWN THE DRAIN.
Having raved about my earlier version of TomTom GO for several years before it was stolen, I write to warn readers of problems with the GO 510 and with TomTom customer support. Possibly because they chose to put all of the USA and Canada on a single SD, they appear to have cut back on the Points of Interest (POI). Missing, for example are stores. Try to find a place to buy a bottle of wine or a book near a friend's house and you are out of luck. I don't know what else has been removed from the earlier version. The maps also have suffered. The latest maps cannot find an address that I had listed in my favorites for years; the house number does not compute. And forget customer service. I had difficulty loading new maps, a problem I won't go into here other than noting that the system crashed and I could not restore the backup without directly deleting the files on the SD. But technical support is closed on the weekend (why would you need a working GPS on the weekend?).I could go on, but as a previous happy owner, I recommend buying something else other than a TomTom - anything else.Henry
I bought these as an experiment, I hear some background hiss when listening to music via my laptop and I'd read that 32ohm-or-greater headphones reduce the hiss. I was able to buy these ReTrak headphones 1/2 price at a store that was going out of business. Even at 1/2 price they aren't worth the money. All I got out of it was some indication that higher-impedence headphones probably would help me, but these particular headphones are so bad that I'm better off tolerating the hiss with my original earbuds.The sound with ReTraks is horrible, it feels like you are sitting in a metal oil drum. Also, there are no markings on the buds to tell you which channel is which. Finally the retraction mechanism is badly designed, snarls easily (it can take you an hour or two to figure out how to unsnarl if the cord jumps the internal track), and doesn't have many convenient ratchet points for holding a comfortable listening position.
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 and can assure you the tech support 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 in stead (Western Digital, Maxtor or FreeAgent/Maxtor).
I bought this tv for my son for Christmas. After only a few hours of use the DVD would not eject. Tried manually taking it out and there doesnt' appear to be any way of manually removing the DVD. Wish I had read some of the reviews here prior to purchasing this piece of garbage. Now my son is disappointed because I'll have to find another tv. All the other features seem to work ok but also isn't very "kid" friendly on the remote or tv functions. For instance to play a DVD you have to go to the input screen and press through the scroll to get to DVD. At least it happened early enough to take it back to get a refund. Still, my son is sad because his cars tv will have to go back.P.S. There is a technical support number which wasn't much help because all you can do is try to leave a message but ironically the mailbox was FULL!
I bought the ultraportable Kensington auto/air/wall charger at the same time as I bought this dual charging cable. None of the tips that come with the auto/air charger -- all of which are the "B" variations -- will fit on this dual cable, apparently by design. Same for the "winder" extension cable. I'm not sure if buying the non-"B" tips would solve the problem.
I bought this unit mainly for its voice recorder feature, very handy if I want to record myself dyuring music class. As other reviewers have already confirmed, the sound quality on playback is very good, and given that it it it has a mono built-in microphone, recorded sounds also sound good. Also useful at the expense of greater thickness, is its use of AAA batteries.The bad is the user interface. The buttons are divided above and below the screen, and depending on how you hold the device, the feature you want is accessed either from the top or from the bottom. Not that accessing the feature is always intuitive, in the beginning I was forever having to re-read the manual to understand how to use it. The iPod this is not.
The part came wrong, and the replacement was wrong.Please stop selling wrong product and waste people's time. I am still waiting for my refund.
So this is a product review, and a seller review. I've included both because Amazon was the seller and I cannot (oddly enough) make a seller review?? The item was delivered in in early December, in its production box, even though I requested that it get delivered as a gift. Obviously, my wife knew what it was when she came home from work. Xmas gift ruined. We went on vacation the day after Christmas. Upon returning two weeks ago, we opened the record player, plugged it in, and voila...it doesn't spin. The internal motor is broken. I've done everything I can reasonably do to test this unit. But sInce I bought this in early December, we are outside of the return window. Amazon does not want to help us. The item is junk. I feel like I've been robbed.DO NOT BUY THIS RECORD PLAYER. Amazon will cheat you and send you a broken unit that was previously returned by someone else.
The "Netflix" feature is a lie. It doesn't work, the "Netflix App" says "Not connected to the Internet" even when other internet apps (e.g. Pandora) work just fine. There are C|NET forum posts about this problem going back almost a year, with various suggested solutions (reduce the MTU on your router?!?!?), none of which work. Samsung does not acknowledge this as a problem, and points the finger at Netflix, who points the finger back at Samsung. This is a class action lawsuit (false advertising) waiting to happen.
Would have given it 0 stars if Amazon let me - Please read my original comments dated May 31, 2004UPDATE:Well I received the 2nd replacement machine due to experiencing a modem problem AGAIN with this machine. So what happens when I plug the replacement machine up ? THE SAME THING! Lemark sends me another fax machine with a defecetive modem. Whatever you do, don't buy this product. I had to spend an extra $75 just for a spare fax for when my Lexmark machine goes down.
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 wanted to find a small, lightweight cd player/radio for my 2-1/2 yr old grandson for Christmas to go with the earphones I got him. This was not a good choice and was a waste of money. However, my grandson loves it still. The cd player has never worked. I thought it was just my lack of skill - if it plugs in, I probably will need help to get it set up, so I told his parents the problem. Sure wish they'd let me return it! When setting it up, I explained different parts to my little guy. Like the antenna - here it is, it works like this, be very careful, don't bend or break it. Yes - that's exactly what I was talking about ....and now you've snapped off the antenna. The radio still worked fine according to him - he still listens to it with his headphones and feels so grown up. Since I wasn't "making do" and had bought a brand new one, it would have been nice to show him how to play his cd's. He much prefers 'real' versus pretend or overpriced plastic name brand kid toys. Maybe I will look at walkman types next time, but this was definitely a total waste of money, even if he does still use the radio--hey, any plug in electronic toy that still works 7 weeks later is maybe not all bad!I don't recommend this - primarily because it didn't work out of the box, but it didn't hold up long enough to repackage and return it either. Had the cd player worked to begin with, I'd have given it a better rating.
I got this battery for less than 3 month. Charge for no more than 10 times. Now it doesn't charge anymore. I can charge another battery with the charger, which proof the charger is ok. Very disappointed.
This is a very expensive 6-cell battery. One can find the standard 6-cell battery (which lasts around 2 to 3 hours) much cheaper elsewhere. For the price I thought it was a 12 cell battery (which lasts 5 to 6 hours). I bought it and immediately returned it. Not worth buying for this price.
It looks great in the picture but doesn't fit the 30gb as promised. The buttons and holes don't line up and it simply can't be squeezed in the case. Either poor workmanship standards or design...who knows and I'm already out the shipping cost so I'm not wasting any more money on this.
I really had high hopes for this camera since my previous camera, Sony DSC P200, took such great shots (except in low light). I was hoping that with the new image stabilization that the W80 would make my shots more clear than before. Boy was I in for disappointment!My low light shots without flash were all full of artifacts and very grainy. Not letting this bother me too much since this is hardly an SLR I took several shots with increased ISO. Still crap. With flash? Crap. Even when sunlight was coming directly through the window and hitting the subject I was photographing the photos were grainy! Regular outdoor shots left my subject looking soft and slightly out of focus with the surroundings almost completely washed out and over exposed.About the only good thing that I can say about this camera is that it performs beautifully with nearly no shutter lag and quick startup/shutdown times. I'm guessing this camera would be okay for those who are not anal about their photos and just want something small to slip into their pocket. Smaller sized photos should print okay, though I wouldn't expect anything spectacular.
I read the bad reviews and thought, "Oh it'll work for me," but no. I got all kinds of static when I used the itrip (and I was in the mountains!). You have to hold it real close to the stereo and find the perfect radio station, and it still doesn't come through clearly. It's just annoying. I would suggest other alternatives to this product, for example: you can buy a cord that plugs into an auxiliary input on your stereo (my friend even has one of these on his car stereo). Or you can buy a different kind of radio transmitter that is much stronger than the itrip. There is a radio transmitter at radio shak that is better (though it requires batteries). Please don't spend your money on this.
Ordered a Elite EZ Cinema Screen (135 in.) from ReStock It. The screen is designed to be hung from one poorly made supporting bar with a PLASTIC bracket at the top. Way too much weight to hang from one little piece. The bracket arrived already broken and the brackets to hold the bar inside the travel case were also already snapped. No way this can be blamed on shipping damage. Someone at ReStock It obviously didn't inspect before putting it into their inventory! Learned my lesson about buying "gently used" or "open box" items!
I bought this player reading the reviews in this site. But I relized they were wrong. This player sucks. It does not play some of the audio files, you have to have a cable to connect to the computer. And compated to Creative Muvo, it is very big too. I would recommend a "Do not buy".
These things are a novelty item and should be sold alongside whoopie cushions. They actually hurt when on, and getting a good sound out of them is nearly impossible. The premise is terrific, but the reality is something altogether different. Unfortunately so, because having music in the pool would make the transition to swimming that much better.Oh well. Enjoying silence is not a bad thing either. Save the money for something else.
Its just a fake leather and plastic cover. 20 bucks for this is way too much. And its not really comfortable to press the buttons. Youre better off without it.
Great sound, very light, with little pressure on my ears, but they are TOO BIG for my female adult head. When I position these where I want them on my ears, there is about 1/2 inch between the top of my head and the band. If you have a smaller head, I would recommended looking elsewhere.
This does get you close. My camera (a Canon Digital Rebel EOS) badly overexposes with this lens. I have to shoot full manual. That's ok, but it increases the work I have to do to get the shot.I am able to focus at items within about 30 feet. But changing the zoom also changes the focus. When extend to the full 1600mm it becomes badly unbalanced. Once I select the subject at full zoom I have to hold onto the camera to take the shot. Othewise, the weight of the lens pulls the camera down. But I can only get clear shots at a long distance by setting the timer on the camera and letting go of it. Otherwise it shakes too much. It's therefore very difficult to take long-distance pictures using my $50.00 tripod. If you buy this lens, you'd better buy an expensive tripod to go with it. You'll probably find yourself using the short end of it most of the time--meaning you won't get the full benefit of the 1600 millimeters advertised.Also, the manual mentions an adjustable aperture that doesn't exist. And the zoom action definitely feels cheap. This lens will work with just about any camera built since 1960 because it has a detachable camera mount. But it feels a little loose and cheap.I'm not sure whether I'm going to return this or not. It does let me get in close, but so far I haven't been able to get decent shots with it.
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.
Althou amazon did a great job with there service and delivery of this product, unfortunately I had to return this product. The reason for this is it didnt work with my fujitsu dsl modem, even with latest firmware upgrade. I called up netgear to resolve this problem and they say it didnt work with that brand of modem. There was a solution but it was sorta a touch and go solution. They say that a customer tried this and it solved his problem. They told me to put a hub between the modem and router to correct login problem. I told them it was really dumb and lame, cause I brought it router to eliminate having two hardware. (It defeats the purpose)Anyway the solution as I say was a touch and go(plug and pray like windows)it didn't work for me, but it did work for a friend of mine. Plus with the new firmware anything newer than Mirc 5.31 will not work. In conclusion I give this product a 3 star for quality for the price(after ... rebate) -5 star for I hate anything that doesnt work. :(
I used this the day I got it and the devices plugged into it only work intermittantly !I am throwing it in the trash! not worth the trouble to return it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the HP Pavilion dv6338se notebook and it has already messed up twice in five months and the company tech's doesn't even know the basics about computers (one of them couldn't figure out why when you press F10 on startup it kept going to the BIOS setup) Then they tell you they will call you back and never do. They will only agree to fix your product if you send it to them for 4 weeks. Do yourself a favor NEVER EVER buy a HP product that you are not willing to take a total loss on after being jerked around for days.
Okay, i've read all the glowing reviews , the ones that made me purchase the unit and all i can say is wow! This player was horrible, just horrible.From the time i opened the box, the screen didn't have a protective film on it and the screeen was covered in swirl marks, like a bad car detail job.Playing the dvds brought another problem,the player can just stop and freeze up controls with no warning, in addition the player etched the outside edge of the disc,,,and we are talking etch, not scratch!The only good thing out of all this was that i got it from here, Amazon, and they took it back no problem.Maybe i got a lemon, who knows, it's sad because the feel of the player makes you think it is good quality plus they give you a bunch of extras(headphones ect), but locking up and etching the dvds is not worth it.
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
my son has had problems with this tv first the tv would not respond to the remote control it would not turn off he contacted the company they told him to unplug it then plug it back in that solved the problem now the screen acts up the picture is discolored he contacted them again but he still has not heard from them yet
1) The Linksys Storage link does not allow WINDOWS formatted hard drives to be hooked in. That means you LOSE all data on the hard drive you plan to network. This is not explained anywhere in the sales hype (including at Amazon -- shame on you!)2) The SETUP does not work per their instructions. The hard drive will need formatting, and if not formatted in advance it does not recognize the hard drive. I was on the phone with a tech for 1:40 to sort out how to find the formatting instructions, as the provided information does NOT include any help.3) EXTREMELY poor documentation.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I bought this to listen to my mp3 player in my car. It was a difficult choice, because some FM Transmitters seem to get bad reviews. I'm glad I chose this one, because it has worked perfectly for me. No static. Very easy to configure. Five stars.UPDATED REVIEW: After using it about 20 times over 10 months (and when it wasn't used, it sat safely in my glove compartment), it now makes a horrible static sound anytime the wire shakes, which means anytime the car goes over a slight bump. It's pretty worthless now. Two stars.
DO NOT BUY THIS JUNKY CAMERA. I got this camera as a Christmas gift so I did not see the reviews until I visited this website. What a waste of $50! The pictures are grainy and washed out. The LCD is so small, and dark that you cannot even see the subject of the picture. The SW did not work. We returned the camera immediately and got our money back.
I purchased this product and installed it as directed. The advertising on the box claims &quot;2-to-5-meter accuracy using included software.&quot; My results indicate the GPS location displayed on the Street Atlas map is anywhere from 100-to-500-meters off. In other words, relying on this GPS/software to navigate an unfamiliar area is unrealistic. It can't even reliably indicate which side of the Interstate the GPS is located on. I called Delorme support and spoke to two courteous individuals. Both agreed that my experience is typical and they'd gladly refund my money. They could do nothing, though, to provide me with an Earthmate solution that functioned as advertised.
Frequent crashes cause data loss. PDA freezes often, forcing you to soft reset which doesn't always work, then you have to hard reset, lose all your data and you have to reset all your owner information too. Battery is a joke. The guy at Toshiba said if you actually use an SD card and turn Wifi off you get only 1 1/2 hours of juice! Turn Wi-Fi on and forget about it. Can't save appointments to SD card. Must back up frequently. My appointment reminders sometimes FREEZE the unit forcing me to soft reset, which also sometimes deletes my data. The setup process is annoying after numerous resets as you have to go through it every time. The battery meter lies about the juice, saying it has 90% and all of a sudden it shuts down from battery loss. The unit also tells you, you are running low on battery even if you just charged it. Toshiba had a recall on the battery for half their units, but if you didn't have the right model number, it doesn't qualify for the recall and they won't fix it. Read all the other reviews - I wasn't the only one with these problems. It's present in 33% of their units, which is not a track record I'm comfortable with. If you call Toshiba they will actually ARGUE with you that you are wrong and they are right. Horrible! I wrote two letters to customer service and they IGNORE my letters. They refuse to take the PDA back for service and now the warranty has expired. All the positive reviews you see are from editors and others who used the PDA for 30 minutes or so. Then it seems like the best unit out there. Try to actually use it practically and you will want to throw it in the trash in about a week. DONT BUY THIS UNIT.
This UPS worked for a while. I used to come home everyday and turn it back on. It will just turn off with no warning. It was only protecting the phone and cable modems, so it's not critical. I couldn't call home sometimes, because it went immediately to voice mail, and so I knew the telephone modem had no power again. I finally came in today and unhooked it. I have replaced batteries in these type units before, but there won't be any need to do it on this one, as it didn't last long enough to bother. There won't be any Tripp Lite products for me from this day.
I purchased two of these connectors for a pa that I have and they both not only failed to work, but got stuck on the posts and it took me an hour to get them off. I went to Guitar Center and got two different branded ones, though they were twice as much they work perfectly!
Theses speakers have a very low volume output. It was not what I was expecting when buying this product. Next time I will make sure what I am buying.
I have had my DVD player back a whole 7 weeks after getting the H03 code repaired when I got the H03 code again. I only turned the unit on 3 times (I'm afraid it would break again and I need it in times of emergencies). The repair center had replaced the Shaft Assembly, Interior Gears, Traverse Motor, and Optical Pick Up Assembly.I called Don Eppinger, Director of Consumer Affairs at Panasonic, to discuss the repeat problem. Don was nice enough to call me after I wrote a complaint letter to Panasonic regarding my first H03 code. Now I am calling on him again. He said he will get back to me but it "shouldn't be happening."I want my money back but I don't think that will happen. I feel like I threw my money away. I, too, am considering buying a cheaper model. I am also considering starting a petition about this terrible product. A class action lawsuit has also come to mind.
I purchased this as a gift. Christmas day we had to call Mintek. It seized up. The tech lady said "just take your finger and slide the optics back and forth a few times... that usually fixes it.." Well.. I'm no genius on laser optics and all the gearing involved, but that does not sound like a great "fix". I have been on the phone with these folks numbers of times. It continues to seize up, refuse to turn on and assorted other problems. Now I have sent it to them to replace. Mintek lady calls me and says they just received it and will send it back in (5) FIVE weeks. I yelled "put a new one in the mail and send it." No... evidently it comes in with a "Batch" and can only go out with a "Batch". Evidently Mintek only ships stuff out every 5 weeks of so. I have visions of young Chinese with their fingers on the optics sliding them back and forth....Bottom line... If you have a choice. Choose something else!!!
The remote seems okay, but prepare yourself for spending hours upon hours in front of your computer trying to program it, going back to the TV, finding that it STILL doesn't work, going back to the computer, fussing with settings, back to the TV, etc. etc. I have wasted way too much time on this remote, and I'm about to take it back and try another brand. I liked the idea of programming it with my Mac but the software just sucks. I should have paid attention to the other reviews stating the same thing.
I received this HomeDock for a Christmas present from my girlfriend and loved the idea. Conceptually having a wireless remote control/iPod sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately it never works correctly! The first device I got would give me an 'out of range' error code every 3rd or 4th time I tried to change the track, playlist, etc. This grew more frustrating as the problem seemed to happen more and more frequently over the first 2 months I owned it. After returning my original HomeDock the same 'out of range' error kept occurring, so I just learned to accept it. 12 months later the entire base station lost it's connectivity! I would attempt to put my iPod in the dock, but it would not 'connect' in the dock, no matter how I manipulated the iPod. I contacted DLO/Philips about the issues I was having and they would do nothing about and blew me off! I even provided documentation of the issues I was having, but they dismissed them and said "sorry". DON'T PURCHASE THIS PIECE OF JUNK! It's a great idea, but horrible product!
If you use the program compatability wizard on the setup program on the CD the software for the camera will install and run fine in XP. I rated the camera low because mine too has the same issues with the lcd (mylar ribbon inside the camera loses contact) and I do agree that all serial port connected cameras are slow to transfer images(after all serial ports were only designed for analog modems anyway). My camera also has a single bad pixel in the center of the CMOS imager that is always black.
Ink ran out way too quick, I had ordered it once before and it was fine but this time it was like there was no ink in the cartridge! Was very disappointed
The concept is good - but Linksys customer support is - at best - inadequate. After my unit failed while under warranty, only seven months after I bought it new, I contacted their customer support service. Their customer service appears to work in only one speed - slow - taking days to respond to emails if they even respond. After they agreed to replace my unit under warranty, it took them just about two months to ship me a working replacment. Consider their support if you want to think about using this unit to back up critical files.
Product installation was a 7 out of 10 (10 being hardest), took about 45 minutes, and Netgear support WILL NOT support you unless you provide name, address, telephone, Serial Number, where you bought it,what day, etc. to some heavily accented person - at least 20 minutes just to register.1 - Speed is OK, but definitely not what's advertised or printed on box.2 - Signal is pretty decent around the house - 2 stories.3 - Works OK with mixed adapters - Linksys, Intel, Netgear4 - Security is problematic. Some sort of security does not allow accessto interactive scripted websites - you know the ones whereyou fill in fields and move on to next page? Just hangs. Support sitesays turn off SPI, still doesn't work.Definitely regret the purchase - too much trouble and Netgear support is exasperating at best.
I am very very disappointed with this mp3 player my husband paid over $200 for it 3 years ago and twice it has just stopped working. The 1st time we had to update the firmware which would not have been such an issue if almost 4,000 songs were not deleted in the process. I reloaded them once it was fixed and a year later it just stops syncing in the middle of a transfer. Then my computer that had the right software loaded on it will not recognize it. I have put the software on the other 3 computers in the house and none will pick it up. CREATIVE LABS WEBSITE NO LONGER HAS ANY SOFTWARE OR UPDATE MATERIAL ON THE WEBSITE. THEY SPECIFY IT IN DIFFERENT WORDING BUT THE SAME MEANING AS TOO OLD. I DONT KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT $200+ IS A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS TYPE OF ITEM AND I EXPECT THAT IT SHOULD LAST LONGER. It will play but won't sync and every time I start it it has to spend 10+ minutes rebuilding the library. this year we bought from another company, paid less and the mp3 player also will play video. LOOK AROUND YOU CAN GET MUCH MORE FOR LESS MONEY FROM A LOT OF OTHER COMPANIES.
The box boasts WiFi to watch streaming, netflix etc. They don't mention that the wireless adapter to use your new "WiFi" blue ray will run you an extra 80$. Total rip off. I already had to spend an extra 40$ for the unincluded HDMI cable. These companies should be required to say the box is not WiFi compatible on its own. Why care about the consumers, right? I cant rate its features, just know that all you get in the box is the player and remote. You pay a "great price" but in reality you end up spending an extra 150$ for the things to actually do what its advertised to do.
I bought two of these, and both stopped working not long after I bought them. I assume its the rechargeable battery, but not sure. Of course, it was out of warranty. I'm back to using the AA batteries.
THE GOOD:I was able to easily connect my Palm Tungsten E2 & Sony Ericsson T637 to my various Macintosh computers. So, for roughly $10 (after rebate) I really can't complain too much about this adapter.THE BAD:However, I was NOT able to make a connection with any of my bluetooth headsets which was the main reason for buying this device. The bluetooth system preference (OS X 10.4.4) was able to recognize the headsets and even get the manufacturer and model numbers, but would then say that the bluetooth hardware would not support headsets. If anyone knows of a work-around for this I would LOVE to hear about it. Otherwise it looks like I am going to have to pony up for the D-Link adapter if I want to use my extra bluetooth headset to use with Skype.
This product is very cool. It lets you charge an extra camera battery using a set of world wide universal adapters. The spare battery clips into the charger unit, you attach the approriate set of electric prongs and you're all set. Definitely a must have for digital camera owners who plan to travel.
The FM radio is OK, but it buzzes any time the backlight comes on. Customer service neither knows their product or offers a solution. Their solution is for me to try to fix it by going to their website and updating the firmware. This is brand new and they want me troubleshoot it and fix it. How about making a product that works out of the box. This is another example of a product with alot of Hype, and poor execution. This product would get good rating if it was free of that backlight buzz.
Does not wok unless you hold it in with your hand. I have tried it in three different cars and it sucks!
I was decided to order this bag because the overall review rating are high. Don't be misleading by some of the reviewers that this will fit a DSL with a len attached. It will fit my D90 with a 18-200mm len attached but you need to squeeze it in. I was concerned it will damage my len so gave up. Just a waste of money.
My iPod charger did not work out of the box. So I put it aside and siimply used the USB cable that came with the iPod to charge with. Later when I inspected the iPod charger to get it working I found it was burnt out and simply covered up again for resale. Don't buy your recharger from this vendor.
Returned product, some how it was ordered. Since I am an Amazon store owner and sell the same items I can not understand how it was ordered and shipped. I ask Amazon to look into it, as I was afraid someone had compromised my account but receive no response that I remember.
In a trip to Israel...it burnt within one month of normal use...simply very unreliable and with a very bad quality. Exactly what you don't want in an item you pretend to drag along with you.
It claims to fit in any 5.25" bay, but the rails and the fan come in two parts, and your 5.25" bay needs to have an extra set of screw holes or wide slots at the front or you won't be able to screw in both the rails and the fan. The machine I intended to install this on has a pair of short slots that are sufficient for normal 5.25" devices, but will not allow me to attach both the rails and the fan.
It is pretty easy to measure how much energy is stored in a capacitior. Use the following equiation V=I*T/C. Since my PowerAcustik capacitor draws about .1A to run the display, all you need to do to check the capacitance is see how long it takes the voltage to drop once you disconnect it from the source of power. For example, in my case it took about 4 seconds for the voltage to drop from 13.5 down to 12.5. Rearranging the equation and solving for C....I come up with about .4F. Fortunaetly, .4F is still probably good enough to ride out one thump of the car stereo...so it propably doesn't matter at the end of the day...but I still want to get what I am paying for. F. H. (Rick) Smith
I bought 3 of these a few months ago to run several 220V devices off of 110V lines.Two devices I was using are suppose to draw only 200 watts. Although the converters are rated for 230 watts, both converters blew out when running these devices. I do not understand why the converters do not contain a fuse or circuit breaker to prevent this.The third device apparently draws far less than 200 watts, and its converter is functioning fine.
I bought this router because I wanted better range and higher speed in my house. Well I got the speed, but not the range and a whole bunch of additional headaches on top.The Positives - the speed is undoubtedly there for our wireless devices. Apps load data faster on iPhones, laptops run better, no question. But that's all i can find to be happy with.The Negatives - The range is no better than my old D-LINK Wireless G Air Plus router. I wanted extended range so my iPhone would get a stronger Wi-Fi signal in my basement, but it's really no different. But the biggest headache was setting up my wireless HP printer. It took me 5 DAYS(!) to get the router and printer to communicate. And I ended up using some cunning with my old D-Link router to get it work. The issue appeared to be a common one too - one which I could find no solution to on the web. Thank goodness I'm IT savvy. It also frequently seems to not recognize wireless devices it once did and I have to unplug it for around 30 seconds then power it back up again to get it to work. You also appear to have to do this if you change a setting in it's configuration options for the new setting to take effect.If you're looking for a Wireless N router, I'd suggest looking somewhere else.
here is why. 1. the frequency wonders on this like crazy if your on chanel 22 you are heard on 21 and 23 as well.2. this cb dont like other mics at all! it wont work.3. the sound quality is crap at best put a couple marbles in your mouth and talk and thats what you sound like3. front facing speaker is a great idea so construction and design is okay4. digital anologs just plain dont give accurate info5. this "sound tracker" kills your output (ive tested this)6. everything feels cheapto back up my claim that gos against all other reviews read this as well[...]my advice, this is not a bargain buy get a real cb not this plastic paper weight
This is a replacement OEM harness. When I ordered a new stereo this popped up as a harness that would link the new stereo to the vehicle. NOT. Do not order if you are changing stereos.
I can't believe a company like Sony would put out such a TRASH product. It must have been consumer trialed by robots and designed by a sadist. The "ear pieces" are so uncomfortable you can't stand to wait and listen to the sound quality as you're ripping them off from the pain. Sony should engage an international recall and refund whatever you paid for this piece of junk.I plan to report it to Consumer Reports and see if they can stop this injustice!
This device does not give any wheres near the double the range in my environment over a 801.11G product so I returned it.
I decided to buy the adapter so I can play mp3s on my car. Alas, the sound is MONO thus wouldn't recomend it and am looking for another adapter now.
I have two old lexar compact flash and never had a problem with them,so I bought this 2GB cf,80X and I used it 3 times and last time I tried to see the pictures I had there,it said in the camera screen that the compact flash was corrupted and the pictures were lost!.I checked on the lexar website and it says there that there is a problem when using this memory card on a Canon XT digital camera,I wish I knew this before!.Now I have to send the memory card to them so they can recover the images and if not,then they will send a replacement.DO NOT USE THIS MEMORY CARD ON A CANON XT!
I have had this remote for almost a year and was quite happy with it when the LCD screen decided that it no longer wanted to show anything. I have spent hours trying to fix it going through all of the Logitech forums as well as every technical web page I could find about the problem and there were a lot as this does not seem to be an isolated problem with this remote . I also tried dealing with Logitech and it just seems like they are not interested in supporting this product. Go elsewhere I have had lots of other universal programmable remotes and I have never had similar problems with any other product.
How can this book be the end all of network security? After hearing the reviews I picked it up. What a mistake. How can the people who wrote the great reviews claim to know anything about well... anything. I will admit Mr./Mrs. Anonymous knew how to use lingo he/she found on the net. If you are a network security type or a rooter do not waste your money on this. I honestly believe that the author purposely wrote the book anonymously just to sell copies. One word... overflow... not even mentioned... anywhere. You can get more out of the man pages.
Not easy to use. whats the use of wireless if you have to stay in front of the transmitter, for it to work.
I purchased these expensive speakers last year way sooner than I should have. When I recieved them I did not use right away because was doing some remodeling and did not want to hang until finished. When I finally did hook them up they would blow out the speaker circuit for my reciever. I contacted the vendor and never heard back from them. Because this was already a couple weeks beyond the Amazon.com return policy time frame I figured I would deal with this later on so I did and after many hours with tech support for my reciever I came to the conclusion they were to powerful for my older reciever. So I bought a new one recently and the same thing happens. I contacted the seller again and have not recieved a response from them. I guess I now have to deal with this through the warranty from JBL but am very unhappy that I recieved defective goods and no response from the seller. Will not purchase this type of expensive item again through Amazon.com.
This reader does not work with my PNY 128mb card on Windows 2000.
This must be a "hit or miss" adapter because except for the review by Mina2k2 most everybody dislikes it. In my case getting it to work for a Pocket PC PDA (HP IPAQ 2215) or a Nokia 3650 was impossible. After five different tries with loading and unloading software from my P4 computer I gave up! I also notice that Trendnet's web site has two models of this unit named "old" and "new" in the software download area, totally confusing. Also noticed that this is the cheapest Bluetooth adapter available on the internet sites, must be a reason for this!
I am from Germany and during my visit to US I bought this piece of ...I knew that I have a risk, because the Canon's Warranty doesn't work in Germany, but I thought it is an L-lens. Canon quality, for over 1000 Euro. Little did I knew.First problem was that photos at f/1.4-f/2.0 were VERY blurred even at the center. No matter how I focused: AF, manually or in the live view.I've sent it to the official canon service center in Germany. They told me that Focus Plane was wrong. They took the lens with my camera and after 1.5 month and 180 Euro I got it back. Yes, the center image wide open became better (although not that good as all the tests say), but the was a new problem: on the sunny day @f/1.4-1.8 the lens gives extreme purple halo on all light objects. Like CAs but in the center and much much bigger than in the corners.So guys. I recommend you to avoid this piece of ... and take 35mm f/2.0 or Sigma 30mm (or buy Nikon and their cheap and excellent 35 f/1.8). Even if you get bad copy, you can take another one and it will cost you same money as I paid to the service center.
I purchased a pair of these Bose Triport Around the Ear headphones, and used them very little (maybe 30 times). When I went to use them a few days ago, the plastic just above the Y swivel on the right side broke apart. This happened just picking them up and putting them on my head with normal force. Is this what you call a quality product? What do I do now? The $139.95 headphones are completely useless!So, I contacted Bose Support and here's what they told me: "The date of purchase indicates that your Bose(R) Around-Ear headphones are no longer covered by the warranty. The headphones are not factory or user-serviceable. You may trade your Around-Ear headphones for a brand new set for $60".Why would I invest any more cash into a product that obviously has a poor build quality. After searching the internet, I found many other people who had the same problem with these headphones. This has been going on for years and Bose has not corrected the problem!So basically, Bose wants to charge me $60 (half the price of the headphones) for the flimsy plastic Y swival that connects the right side earpiece to the band? Must be worth a total of 50 cents! And I'll bet many people fall for this, right? What a marketing scheme! I've heard it said that Bose is all about marketing, not quality. Now I know first hand.At least I know I'm one of the more intelligent buyers who will see it for what it is and take my business elsewhere!
I bought this clock radio for work and was hoping for an improvement in sound quality over my 10 year old,... Sony Dream Machine. I'm not sure I got it.The lower ranges sound good, and it has more bass than you would expect from such a small unit, but there is no upper ranges at all. At lower volumes, everything sounds muted. I wish there was at least a tone control so I could turn the treble up.I've resorted to putting a wedge underneath the radio so that it is angled towards my ears, giving me as much treble as possible, but it's still a disappointment.I'd say that it compares to the Timex clock radio/cd player that I listened to at a store. Sony has a [more expensive] radio which sounds better, but I don't like the styling.
are you looking for a free zone dvd?DONT BUY THIS ONEONLY PLAY REGION 1!!!!!
What was supposed to be a new volume control unit arrived in very shabby packaging, an old and used box that had the previous address scratched out with a black marker. The return address was not that of the seller's that was advertised on Amazon. When I opened the box, there was another old and used box labled Phoenix Gold. The problem was that it was supposed to be an Audio Source unit! Inside was about five white and ivory face plates, some packaged in plastic zip bags, some not. The volume control was not in any packaging and it was obviously used. Both terminal strips for attaching the speaker wires were missing. Even if they were included, one of the slots for their attachment to the unit was broken. I still don't know if it was an Audio Source unit or a Phoenix Gold unit because there were no identifiable markings on the device. Of course, I immediately contacted Amazon to request a return. The seller did respond very promtly and apologetically and offered to provide another unit after they received my return. The problem with that was that they have wasted my time and delayed my project. So the answer was thanks but no thanks....This was by far the worse experience that I have ever had with an order from Amazon!!
This case is too small and had to be returned. This case should not be advertised as fitting this model of the Sony portable CD player.
You should not buy this compact flash card if you have a FujiFilm S7000 camera as it will drain the batteries.I bought the memory yesterday and put it in my S7000. It's been less than 24 hours, and I have had to replace the batteries twice (I've taken about 10 pictures total with the camera turned off most of the time).Other than that the memory seems to work fine in the camera.Note, I cannot comment on other cameras as this is the only one I've tried the card in. I believe this is a known problem in the FujiFilm S7000 camera, that some compact flash cards cause battery drains -- this is one of those cards. If you're looking for a 512MB CF card, consider instead the Lexar 40X 512MB WA card (CF512-40-380) as this works fine in the camera. I've also found that a SimpleTech 512MB works fine.
We bought the D-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Router to replace our old D-Link DI-524 we had for 5 years. The DI-524 wireless connection never dropped. However, it is a little slow and the range is not large enough as we wanted. After we installed the new DIR-655, the range and speed increased. However, the wireless internet connection frequently dropped. We reset the channels to avoid interference with our neighbor's network. The connection still dropped constantly. We have to return this DIR-655. We are looking another reliable router. We don't know which one is good yet.
The speaker and auxiliary audio outputs are that are advertised on both Amazon and in Crosley's print catalogue for this item are not on the actual product. When I contacted Crosley about this issue, they admitted to the error in their advertising and eventually (after multiple phone calls and e-mails) exchanged it for the Oak-colored model, which does have the outputs.I am happy with my new Oak CR73 model- good sound, nice classic look. I wouldn't recommend the cherry version (though I prefer the color) unless you don't care about the audio/speaker outputs.
I have had my Intuos2 now for 2 years. And as of today, it has ceased functioning twice. I had to send it back to Wacom the first time for this SAME problem: my tablet stops receiving a signal from my pen... the orange light blinks erratically to green and back when I drag the pen across the surface, rather than staying green. I'm getting tired of having a $300 drawing tool that I have to pay to ship back and get fixed simply from normal use each year.
I've had this camera for a couple of years now. I can't wait to get a new one. The battery life on this camera is next to nothing. I go through about 4 batteries a day if I'm taking a lot of pictures. The quality of the pictures isn't ver good either. The flash tends to drown people out after a while. Spend the extra money to get a better quality camera.
The DPG-503 is something you can do without. Trust me! It has an impressive feature set but is extremely unstable and has all types of issues. I am returning the unit after about 48 hours of troubleshooting ... not worth it! If it worked as advertised, I would give it a 4 or a 5.
It arrived in the correct amount of time. The first time I tried to use it in my car it does not work. The little red light lights up but no power is passed to the USB ports. I plugged my phone charger into it and Zilch, Zero, Nada. No power coming through either USB port. It is too inexpensive (cheap) to send back so I guess its a paperweight. My bad for thinking I could buy an inexpensive device such as this to have one in the car for conviennience (sp). Its junk.
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.
The D-Link DNS-323 is a dual SATA enclosure, boasting an embedded Linux running on a Marvel board with an ARM5 processor. You put in the drives, and it configures them using the software raid stack from its embedded Linux. It has gigabit ethernet, and as NAS functionality goes, it only supports SMB shares. That's about where the coolness ends - with the specs. Even though it runs Linux, it is not capable of serving NFS. Even though it runs Linux, it is not capable of using ext3. But I am getting ahead of myself.First thing I had to do based on the advice pouring from the Internet was to upgrade its firmware to the latest and greatest 1.0.4. Then I put in my 2 x 1TB drives and I started configuring it. The web interface gives the usual choice of jbod/raid0/raid1 - and after choosing raid1, it asked me how much RAID1 I want, promising that the rest will be used for a JBOD setup. I selected a 500GB setup for RAID1, which gave me an extra 1TB of JBOD scratch space I planned on using for stuff like local mirrors and caches. I did a samba mount for the RAID1 volume, dropped about 20GB of stuff on it and then proceeded to test the failure handling of the DNS-323. Power off, pull out one drive, start it up in degraded mode. As expected, the JBOD volume is gone, but the RAID1 one is still going strong, data is still there. I zero out the drive I pulled out, power off, insert it back, and power on again.This is where the fun started. One would expect the device to reconstruct the RAID1 array, and give me an option to remake my JBOD from the space not being used for the RAID1. Sure enough, the web interface prompts me resync the new drive2, issues a failure, asks for a reboot. Upon reboot it asks again to resync the newly inserted drive2, this time it looks like it is making it through, half an hour later it says it is happy and asks me to reboot. Fine, I reboot, next time it comes up it prompts me to resync the newly inserted drive1 (note - this is the *other* drive that I have not touched, now it thinks that drive is newly inserted as well). This is testing, so I click ok, it fails, asks for reboot; reboot, starts syncing fine, completes, asks for reboot. On next reboot, it asks to resync the newly inserted drive2, and the cycle seems to keep on repeating.On the positive side, the data continued to be available. But maybe because it was running degraded most of the time, I don't know why, it stopped being reliable. I would get random read-only errors from the smb mounts, directory tree corruption (files that should be in subdirectories show up in the root of the share), a whole bunch of problems that made me put the thing in the box it came from and send it back to Amazon. I wasn't even trying to stress test it and it failed miserably. Totally not worth my time dealing with it. How many people that declare themselves happy with the device have actually tested the recovery from a hard drive failure?
It's a great product out of the box. While you will be impressed with the picture quality (sound is pretty tinny), be warned that you will only enjoy it for a short time. Product reliability is well below average.Do yourself a favor and invest in a little better quality now and save yourself the headache of replacing this unit after the 18 months it will last. Extended warranties/service plans DO NOT make owning this worth the hassle.
At work, we use a Garmin, however, I wanted to give Tom Tom a try and found it to be really not to the standard of the Garmin. In addition, my friend has the Nuvi 350 and we took it on a trip and it was easy to use, good graphics, text to speech is good, just an overall good product. This goes for the Garmin that we have at work.The Tom Tom One that I purchased was really subpar. There is no text to speech with street names. The Tom Tom says, "In 300 yards, take the next right." Also, the Tom Tom said their were resturants and hotels at an intersection and there were none to be found. Also, my Tom Tom dropped from my windshield when I was taking a turn. And last, the graphics are not very good. It does not even have my address on the map.I would not recommend the Tom Tom... Spend the extra and get the Garmin Nuvi. Oh, the Tom Tom computer downloads were extremely difficult to work.Hopes this helps,JRKathleen, GA
I've been using the Cool Pix 800 camera for about one and a half year, June 30, 2001Reviewer: Peter Walther GermanySome things you should know: The picture quality for outdor pictures is great, but there is a significant time delay between the time you press the button and the time the picture is taken, do not plan to take pictures from moving objects. It real eats AA batteries for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you plan to use Rechargeble Cells you need at least 2 set's and you will not be happy, if you are away from a power outlet. Do not plan to use the build in flash, it will generate a real cool pix with green blue colors, but worst than that, in almost every picture you take with a person you will have the red eye effect. The zoom in the camera was broken (within the warranty period) and I spoke with a friend who own's the same, it was broken in his camera too (outside warranty). Current status, the camera is stolen, and I am waiting for money from the insurance, I do not plan to buy the same camera again but I learned a lot of things I have to check next time.Peter
I just burned my first disc (DVD-R) with this unit. The disc won't play on my Pioneer DVD player (that plays other DVD-Rs with no problems) or my PC. The interface is cumbersome and the remote needs to be really close to the unit to work at all. I'm taking it back tomorrow.
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 use Toast with a Sony CDU948S, which is a 4x write CD-R, and these Imation CD-Rs always fail at 4x. Other &quot;Certified&quot; CD-Rs allways work.
The seller has my money, was supposed to ship by 11/27, sent him an email and he said he would ship by 12/2. No merchandise was ever received! It is now 1/6/03 and I still have not received anything.
At first it did everything I wanted. It was a nice little player that Ihad no problem putting music, pic etc. Then randomly the whole screen just went black. If you look on creatives site and other boads. This is a common problem.I returned it and now Im trying the samsung YP...hopefully I'll have better luck.
I ordered these and it worked great for about 2 months. Then the sound started going bad...sometimes it would only play on one side of the car stereo or the sound was fuzzy. Then it stopped working completely. I bought another one and it did the same thing, this time it only lasted for two weeks though. Very disappointed with the product.
Sure, when you first open it up and use it it feels like the best thing in the world, but this machine and perhaps all Brother MFCs have secret flaws that unveil overtime. First of all, it will not print B/W if you don't have ALL the color ink install (maybe all printers behave like this, I don't know but its unfair to the user). Secondly, it will be an annoyance when it wakes you up at 3AM in the morning when it turns itself on in the middle of the night to "clean" itself. Yes, it's true. I thought it was just my Brother-MFC but apparently my friend's also do the same thing. On that point, after a while it will get a machine error that requires you to either throw it away, send it back, or take it apart to clean out its "Ink Absorber". You can also go online and force it to reset itself like what I'm doing, but the absorber will one day explode and that's when I will pull my printer funds out for something new. Invest your money in something else, its 2010, you can get something that performs better for a lower price.
This product is completely worthless. It seems to draw more critters like the pied piper. Plus there is a buzz every few seconds that drives us all crazy.
If your computer is 3 years old or older, stay away from this printer. In my 26 years of installing hardware and software, I have never experienced a more frustrating ordeal. I have invested approximately 8-10 hours in attempting to get this unit to work, but to no avail. The scan function is DOA. I spent over an hour on the phone with HP tech support (outsourced to India--pronunciation hell--nothing against Indians, the accent just added to the frustrating ordeal). I uninstalled and reinstalled at least six times, went into msconfig and turned off all extraneous boot items, tried four different USB cables and three different hubs--and no hub at all, a direct connect to the computer. Failure. Apparently there is an invisible, undiscoverable conflict with this unit and my older hardware. I give up!I am returning this unit. I will never, ever in my life even for one half second consider another HP product. They've already robbed me of enough time, and their tech support is sketchy.
Lasty July I bought this unit, and had high hopes for it. Unfortunately, they were dashed very quickly. I realize that I might have gotten a defective player, but still:1. The software is cumbersome and difficult to use. (It's also nearly impossible to do a clean uninstall from your hard drive, even though the manufacturer claims otherwise.)2. The sound quality was mediocre at best. (I used Grado SR-60s, not the phones that came with the player, or others of comparable quality -- i.e., cheap.)3. I had persistent hard drive problems from the get-go. My player tended to freeze at least once a day (usually several times a day), and crashed altoghether right around the end of my 3-month warranty period. The screen shows an icon with the caption "hard disc error." A Creative rep. told me that it would cost at least $100.00 to replace the hard drive; and $40.00 to reflash it. (iPod users can reflash at home...)4. The belt clip isn't trustworthy.5. The controls aren't exactly ergonomically designed -- I got mild tendinitis from using them!The only pro (to my mind): the replaceable battery.I'm not a shill for Apple, but I ended up buying a 4G, 40 GB iPod late last year. I've had NO problems with it, and the sound is far, far better than that of the Creative player. (I'm still using the same headphones.)The upshot: I love my iPod. My Zen XTRA was nothing but trouble!Suggestions:1. If I were to investigate other brands/models further, I would probably buy an iRiver, or else get a new iPod. And if I were an audiobook listener, a Creative MuVo would probably be my choice. but I will never, ever make the mistake of buying a dedicated music player from them again...2. Make sure that you have an extended warranty or are able to purchase one (or a replacement coverage plan) if you buy this unit. I wish I'd sprung for either or both.3. Give Red Chair Software's Notmad program a try. I use their Anapod Explorer (finding it far superior to iTunes) and have seen a lot of raves on various Nomad sites, including Nomadness. (I do not work for Red Chair - I'm just a satisfied customer.)
Movies begin to skip near the end of the recording, i.e. where disk velocity is greatest. Admittedly, this could be the DVD burner's fault, but I have not noticed this problem with other brands such as Verbatim.
Why would anyone sell a printer that does not come with black color cartridge? I have to spend an extra $20 for black color cartridge. Do NOT fall into this trap.
constantly lost connection. Support blamed my router and refused to consider it was due to their software, which it was. Changed to different card and now connection is great.
I've bought THREE of these and TWO did not work properly. There are static and/or mono instead of stereo issues.
Do not be caught with Marketing failures, This printer ships with a color ink cartridge only. The Black and white cartridge is optional.... Wake up HP Are you going to Nickel and Dime your way out of the printer market.??
It's a real struggle to get the cover on Zen m and then once on...the player will not operate period. I'm thinking that the silicon is way to thick, so that when you try to touch a button it will not respond, no matter how hard you push the button. At first I thought that it was just my player, so knowing me, I investigated the matter. I tired another cover, and surprise surprise the player worked, so I a switched the covers just to test my theory and again the player did not work with the silicon cover on it. I took it off and the player was fine, I put a different cover on and the player worked just fine. But when I put the silicone cover on it--->forget about it! Now I am stuck with a useless cover because it will cost me to spend it back, than just to keep the darn thing :(
I purchased the mzm 1 for a major interview, but it's worse than the camera itself. It claims that the rubber stops the motor sound. What's a flimsy piece of rubber band going to do? I have to look into other microphones like the canon dm-50. Please don't buy it. I know it looks tempting because of its price, but just trust us on this. I did several tests by changing variables such as batteries, wind socks, and zoom/normal, but it just doesn't work! If I could, I would rate it a zero instead of a one. I don't even understand why it got patented. It's nothing!
TV does not work!Television loses signal every few minutes. Tried multiple cable outlets (moved it from room to room), multiple cables, with and without cable box. It just flat does not work.Don't waste your money!
i have written to the company that sold me this product and told them it was defected but they refuse to do any thing about it so i wont buy from them again and i will tell people to stay away from them
Not sure who was the designer of this trackball, but it causes finger cramps and my discomfort in the button locations lead to more hand aches. Would not recommend this.
This card is cheap but definitely not 150x, as previous post reported it should get over 20MB/s transfers. The best I got was ~6MB/s (40x) and it averaged ~4MB/s (26x). These cards are fakes, NOT 150x.
Someone wrote a review saying that cybershot cameras would fit very snug in this carrying case so I went ahead a bought one. Well it couldn't be further from the truth... I can fit two cybershot W series cameras inside this case. I probably won't return it because it's a hassle but I definitely don't recommend this case because it's way too big.
This printer was purchased for low volume office use. From day one, the toner has been unevenly distributed across the printed pages. Shaking the toner cartridge as Samsumg suggests works for a page or two but them it's back to the same problem. The printer is useless for printing envelopes. They come out faint as a watermark and barely readable every time. Reading other reviews reveals that there is no fix for this problem. My advice - as with almost everything else, is that you get what you pay for. Don't waste your money on this product.
The person send to me the wrong item and never pay me the siping back cost me 75.00 dolars
I have two gamings systems for which I use an IR gaming headset. Currently the only way I could use it for one or the other was to manually switch the Optical cable from the back of the headset's receiver. I wanted to avoid doing anything manually so I was hoping I could use this component as others around the web have stated they could do. This does not work that way. People will say it will work as long as you only have one optical cable active at a time. THIS IS NOT TRUE. It only take one input and splits it into two. It won't work the other way around. Also, one of the optical cables I purchased did not fit and kept falling out. I tried different cables and it seemed to be an issue with this device.
ordered a 2.5 to 3.5, instead got a 3.5 yo s 2.5 and it took way too long considering the size and weight.
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.
As soon as I bought my new MacBookPro about 7 months ago, I decided to purchase one of these covers to protect it against scratches. (Bought the red one) Unfortunately this product has done more damage than good, because it has scratched my "baby" around the edges so bad, that I'm thinking I might not be able to resell my MBP without having to give a big discount. I'm going upload a video review to show you what I mean. It is specially bad on the back left and right sides, close to the hinges. I'm SO disappointed with this product, because even if I don't use this product anymore, the damage have been done!!!
I purchased this radio primarily for AM and FM listening. I guess I should have just stuck with a basic radio without all of the bells-&-whistles. This was definitely OVERKILL for my needs.I have been very disappointed with the reception of this radio for simple AM & FM stations in my area. The radio fades in-and-out on all but very, very local FM stations. I cannot reach any FM stations further than about 10 miles while my other very small transistor has been much more successful in reaching those same stations at about 1/4 of the price of this unit.I have always been happy with all of my Sony products until now.
We purchased this television December of '06. Although the television is nearly 3 years old, the first 21 months it was used at most an hour a day. Around August of '08 the television began having issues sporadically. I would have to power the television on a few times before it would turn on (despite the fact that the power light was on). There was no sound and no picture, just a blank screen. Finally in September of '08 the television never fully turned on (still a power light on, but no picture, no sound. After contacting a repair man, I was told the main board is probably 'fried' and needs to be replaced at the cost of $4,000. I found mutliple instances of this when 'googling' the problem! Not having purchased a 2 year extended warranty, the television is now useless. I'd suggest googling no picture, no sound on the KDL40XBR2 before making this purchase
I am very disappointed in the range of this wireless product. My old router (G) had a much better range and speed.
We purchased this for our son for a Christmas gift. After about one year, it doesn't work at all. We didn't even use it that much! We only took it out for longer trips. We spent the extra to get the dual screens so when we had another child, they'd both have a player for the seat in front of them. We never even got to use the second one. Waste of money.
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.
Tried on three computers (XP SP2, XP SP1 and Win 2K). Bluetooth stack software from CD or website would not install at all on XP machines and only grudgingly on 2K. Eventually discovered adapter itself was dead (although the OS was able to see the adapter the bluetooth radio and lights would not come on).The Belkin adapter I've had for a year has never had a problem. You get what you pay for.
I've been building PCs as a hobby ever since the late 80s and for the past few years have used primarily Abit and Asus boards running AMD processors. Both manufacturers produce a quality motherboard.I purchased an Abit AV8 about three weeks ago and was very impressed by the construction and included features. Imagine my disappointment when I first powered it up, the system passed Power On Self-Test (POST), then started beeping madly and never booted.I double checked everything and tried several tricks to no avail. I then started digging around the Internet for a solution. I finally found the answer on ABITs very excellent support forums.Many other users were having compatibility issues with the older BIOS on the AV8 and Winchester-core (90nm) Athlon64 CPUs. Since the system won't boot, or even display anything, the ONLY way you can resolve the problem is to have ABIT send you another BIOS chip (to be fair, I suppose I could have purchased a 130nm CPU so I could use my 90nm CPU. NOT.).Next, I tried contacting Abit Tech "Support". The trick is to get them to respond to you. If you send them an email, they tend to ignore it. They've never written back. If you decide that you don't mind paying for a long wait on a long distance call, when they finally do answer the phone, they're very nice and promise to have an engineer call me back. The problem is: the callback never happens.So.Long story short: I finally ended up paying their parts department $21 to ship me a new BIOS chip (which SHOULD have been free assuming I could have gotten Tech "Support" to respond).Hopefully, their parts department is a bit more responsive and perhaps I'll get to use my new system someday.Bottom Line: If you're using a 90nm CPU with a Winchester or newer core, make sure you have the latest BIOS (which is up to version 20 now) or you'll suffer a similar fate.
After searching far and wide for a backpack that would easily accomodate my 17" screen laptop, I purchased the Targus. It is roomy, sturdy, and fits much more than just the computer. It was a great buy.Update: Thirteen months of use (although not extraordinary wear and tear) have taken a toll on this backpack. I recently noticed that the outside left shoulder seam is coming apart/fraying. After paying this much for a bag, I'd expect more and am disappointed.
I just wanted to add to the negativity of those who have written before and perhaps save some poor soul the aggro of buying and attempting to use Sony CD-R's. In a word, they stink. I purchased several spindles, and they have been uniformly bad, with many bad discs in each spindle. Avoid them. A better alternative are the Memorex CD-R's which contain only one or two bad discs per spindle. Be kind to yourself and don't buy this brand until Sony makes some attempt at quality control.
I bought this drive primarily to keep on my keychain and because the cap wrapped around the body and I would not have to worry abut loosing caps. This worked well for about 2 months when, after the normal wear and tear of taking my keys out of my pocket, the cap popped at the point that conects to the key ring. I say popped not broke because the cap is made out of rubber-like material that I now realise is a glorified rubber band. Sport indeed. I had to resort to keeping the drive loose in my pockets, have long since lost the fragile thing, and am now wishing I had the frustration of loosing caps for a drive that is sucurely attached to my key ring.
Cable arrived promptly but was unusable immediately out of the box. If the cable was not perfectly still it made horrible noises and crackling. Would not recommend these cables to anyone
I ordered this camera last month, and it worked fine for a week or two. ALl of a sudden the camera is refusing to be turned on and is displaying " turn camera off and on again" on the screen! this is a total rip off. I contacted amazon, and they aaid it will take TWO months to get a replacement!Talk about terrible service!
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.
This card will not reliably work with my Canon 10D. If I put too many pictures into the buffer (i.e., more than three), I get an "Error 2", which requires a reboot, and the pictures are lost.Too bad. Good thing it works with my old, old Canon S40, which apparently doesn't write fast enough to the card to cause a problem.
We bought a laptop from them in August 04. The thing blew up immediately afterward. I am the technical liason for my department (355 computers). I have worked with computers for 12 years and I have a masters degree in computer science. I have never seen this poor (nonexistent) level of support. Try it. Go to www.ashtondigital.com and click on support. You'll see what I mean.
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.
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.
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....
Sony and Visor have different warrenties. When my Visor broke, they overnighted a replacement. When my Clie broke after I was put on hold for 1/2 hour, they told me that they would not send me a replacement. Instead, they sent me a box which I used to send back the defective product for repair. A week later (all time without the product) the Clie was returned. And shortly thereafter, the product failed again. I recommend taking the warrenty into consideration in choosing between Sony and Visor
This is a terrible printer. I've never seen any piece of equipment that takes so long to get going - anytime you do ANYTHING (even just changing the cartridge), it rolls the cartridges back and forth multiple times, rolls the paper bar, etc. etc. until you finally turn it off and try again. It takes a good 5 minutes for the stupid cartridges to center and stop rolling so you can change them. Plus, it goes through a color cartridge before you've even printed what would be a roll of film. To top if off - the quality is poor - the colors are NEVER right. Look elsewhere for a better printer
I tried to install this mouse on a three year old Sony Vaio factory equiped with Bluetooth and it simply did not work. It could not be found by the software. After attempting unsuccessfully to get customer support, I returned the product for a refund.
I've found this CD drive only in the cheapest, no-name PCs. It's a low end CD burner which didn't work well with various burning softwares and tech support is non-existent. It's simply more cost effective to buy a better product than to waste valuable time trying to get this thing to work.
AT FIRST I THOUGHT THIS ORGANIZER IS PERFECT FOR WHAT I NEED. THEN AS I BEGAN TO LOAD DISC AFTER DISC IT BEGAN TO HANG-UP AND NOT LET ME PUT MORE IN IT WITHOUT GETTING ERRORS. AS I BEGAN TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM DISC AND REINSTALL IT, IT HUNG-UP AGAIN AND BEGIN TO SMOKE IN THE BACK.
I previoulsy owned an HP model G85 and worked in hard for 3 years with no problems until a part wore out. I was very happy with the unit and was not suprised a part wore out from all the use it had.So, in need of a replacement printer, I really studied what was in the market. A sales rep. had told me to check out the "New model X6170 from Lexmart". I wanted another HP since I was so happy with the old one, but also thought I would give another manufacturer a shot. Surely, there are better products out there besides HP???So, I took a leap and bought the X6170 off the web. The first thing I noticed upon receiving the unit was how light it was (cheap?). My HP G85 sat firmly on the counter due to the weight, the lexmart literally slides on the surface if you go to open it or clear a paper jam. The next thing I noticed which REALLY BURNS ME is how lighting fast it burns through ink, EVEN ON DRAFT QUALITY SETTINGS!!! A good comparison and warning to buyers is a print job I recently did that pushed me to write this review. I still have an older HP G55 connected to an old computer. I was running a job of 90 sheets with virtually very little text, but the text was big. The Lexmart X6170 has an ink gauge that shows levels on-screen. This 90page job literally took 1/4 to 1/3 of the ink in the Lexmart!!!! So, I ran the identical job, 90 pages (as I needed more copies) on the old HP G55, it did not even show-up as a difference in the ink level. So, I once again needed another 90 of the sames pages and used the HP G55 again -still did not touch the ink level after 180 pages.So, here I sit with a near new Lexmart X6170 and find myself using an old HP G55 to print with ......nice. It really is simple, Lexmart puts out cheap printers to burn you with the ink costs. My HP's ink cartridges are only slightly larger than the Lexmarts, yet seem to print 5 to 10 times more. I truly feel it is an absolute rip -off and I will never ever buy anoher Lexmart again. I think printer companies need to learn that buyers may be happy spending only 220.00 on an all-in-one printer, but than burned at the register every two weeks buying expensive ink. Lexmart ..... how do you think I feel about your company every few weeks when I have to drop almost 30 bucks on an ink cartridge? I can tell you - "Never Again will I buy a Lexmart printer - PERIOD."Now, I have not even mentioned what a bad fax machine this is. The document feeder I must admit works well and feeds well (very slow, however). My HP never had a problem sending faxes. However, from the day I set this unit up, it appears to fax to some machines just fine, but for no apparent reason just will not communicate with several other machines that I never had a problem with while using my HP. The fact that it works fine to some machines and not others tells me there is a real problem with the engineering / software used to run these units. Sorry, but I think this is really a crappy, cheap unit with a total scam and rip-off on the ink.Stick with HP people - A much safer bet.
We purchased this item in October, 2003. All was well until we lost the AC adapter which charges the battery. After numerous email exchanges with Palm as well as visits to the store where the unit was bought, we were told that the product was &quot;too new&quot; and they had no spare adapters to provide us. Basically, I have had a dead unit since November and cannot recover any data because the company doesn't support its own products. Buyer beware.
Unfortunately, I have two of these. Since both of them result in the same poor picture quality, it doesn't appear that it is a fluke of getting one which is defective.The picture is "watchable", but it is obvious there is degradation of the quality. Originally, I bought it so I could connect an old VCR (which had RCA or coax output only) to a flat-screen TV (Sharp Aquos). I wanted to use the inputs in the back which means I couldn't use a RCA video connector since the RCA video input on the Sharp is on the side of the TV. I thought I'd just use the RCA to S-Video adapter... but the picture came out so bad, I couldn't believe it. I thought it might be the output from the VCR but when I plugged the RCA video connector directly into the RCA video input on the side of the TV, the picture looked fine.Perhaps using it as an S-video to RCA works better... Perhaps I'll give it a try, although I really have no use for such an adapter.
The product performs as desired save for one huge flaw. There is a coil inside that vibrates with the side of the case and circuit board. Using the supplied solid mounts, this means you hear alot of annoying vibration. The unit is not very substantial in feel. Unless you have your music cranked all the time, or have a very noisy vehicle, you will have a constant annoying rattle.
I got this camera today after ordering it from Circuit City and I will now be driving 2 hours to take it back to Circuit City! It will not install. I emailed Creative earlier, but haven't heard back from them. I read another review that said it would not work with Media Center, so maybe that's my problem; I have Media Center 2005! Creative should really tell people which systems do and don't work! I have spent several hours trying to get this STUPID CAM installed! It's going back to the store! I will buy another Logitech!
I bought a Buslink cd rw drive and the company did not honor the rebate. The better business bureau lists Buslink as an UNSATISFACTORY business for among other things, not honoring rebates.
I ordered this screen in the middle of January. It came in about a week but the problem was, it was broken. So I sent it back to get a replacement. About a month later of trying to get ahold of XPPassport on the phone or email, someone finally came back to me. She said they are out of stock now and was wondering if I wanted to wait or receive a refund. I CHOSE THE REFUND!!!! They made me wait over a month to tell me that when I could have ordered one from Best Buy and had it before the Super Bowl. This company really pissed me off and I hope whoever is reading this will take my story into consideration.
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.
Ear buds were a total disappointment. No bass impetus. Poor treble quality.Battery power is a joke. I purchased a less expensive pair at Walmart. No comparison in the quality of the audio output. If it weren't such an inconvenience I would send this product back. I should have known better.
Does exactly what I wanted, but product's construction is not up to the level required to survive an elbow's weight (as I use it). Maybe it would last longer if you keep your weight off if it and just have a light wrist resting on it (careful to not lean with weight on it). I tried re-gluing with various good flexible glues but the rubber base (similar to wet-suit rubber) seems hard to match with a good adhesive - I suspect this is the problem with the original seal as well. I had the same problem with an second-hand keyboard wrist rest of the same design (assume it was Belkin as well). Now I am going to try one of the "solid clear" designs to see how they stand up (non Belkin).
Bought this product and the first time i used it it broke into about 15 pieces at the part the is suppose to lock into your computer. I will not buy again.
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.
I liked it because it is small, and includes WiFi, CF, and SD slots. The problem is that the battery meter is all over the map, and stuck at 1% most of the time. This prevents me from using programs, and causes me to get pop-up warnings. Lots of users have this same problem, but Toshiba thinks it can be solved by monkeying around with the software. This is a hardware problem, and Toshiba techs aren't trained to know and fix it. Overall, a very expensive paperweight.
I bought this card to use with an Olympus 720sw camera. Nothing in the information here at Amazon indicated that the card could not be used in any camera that takes xD cards. However, when this xD card arrived, the blister-pack contained documentation that explicitly named which Fuji cameras could use and which could not, and also said to check with other cameras' manufacturers to determine whether it would work. When I formatted it in the Oly 720sw, it would not work. The camera went through the formatting process, after which the screen went back to a live view for a second, and then the screen showed a menu with 2 choices: power down the camera or format the card. I formatted it again; same thing. I turned off the camera and removed the card. I turned on the camera and it worked fine. I turned it off and inserted an Olympus xD card; it worked fine. I turned it off and put the Fuji card back in. Same menu: power down or format. I decided to try the Fuji card in an older Olympus, my D580. That camera is perfectly happy with the Fuji card, and has no problem formatting it. I took the newly formatted Fuji card and put it back in the 720sw, where it now works fine.So as long as I never format the card in the 720 -- or hang onto the 580 to use for just that purpose -- I guess it will work. But who wants to carry around a second camera just to format the media, or delete several hundred pictures one at a time so as not to have the card glitch out?
I was not impressed with this CD player. It has a tinny sound to it and the volume is limited. Would not be good for the outdoors, where I bought it for. The CD player skips, so I know this is a defective unit thus far. The radio reception is also sub-par. Some of the markings (decals) are rubbed off and the unit had some scratches on it like it was a return or refurb. Will most likely return it to Amazon.
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
Yes, it's true! I bought this camera a few days ago and I went to Meijer to get film for it amd could'nt find any APS film! So I asked the person working there who could only say they havn't gotten any in the last few shippments. So I went to a camera store and their display of APS film was pittiful, only single rolls for $4.50 each! So I asked are they going to stop making APS film? The clerk said yes! She said everyone is going to digital. Whatever! I wish I had known this before I opened the box and lost the owners manual.
Although i am very happy with the features and picture quality of this TV If i knew about the problem with the lamp unit I would probably never have purchased one. This is the reason i only give it one star.[...]
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.
I received a cable with a usb on one end and a smaller printer type usb on other end ,CABLES UNLIMITED ZIP-USB-C05 Zip-Linq USB-A to Mini USB 5 Pin Retractable CableI can't use this cable with my treo.Dnny Lyons
Thought I'd go with an iPod alternative, big mistake. Player hangs during transfers, then crashes, rebuilds the library and all the song titles are a mess. Tech support was rude and condescending, no one would deviate from the script, which recommends "small transfers", less than 100 songs. So in order to fill the player, over 20 transfers would be required. When I said I was trying to transfer 7 GB the woman laughed at me. I want this to be a good player, but it has been a headache so far.
I'm not super critical of most things, Samsung is one of our favorite brands. We have their TV, soundbar, blu-ray, etc. That said, this blu-ray isn't one of Samsung's better products.-We got this on a deal that you get a wireless adapter free with the purchase of the blu-ray. Wireless on the blu-ray I think is a must! So unless you have a good deal on a wireless adapter I'd just get a blue ray with one already built into the player. Check out the cost difference I guess, but be aware of it does not have the wireless already.-It has the great feature of switching from DVD to blu-ray discs BUT it has a really hard time transitioning to DVD's much of the time! It varies between different DVD's. Sometimes you put a DVD in and it works just fine, other times it won't register the DVD at all, which is frustrating. We do know how to fix this problem though...(in case you need help with this)-You can hit your blue "D" (view devices) button to get the player specifically on "DVD" but usually if there's already a problem it doesn't workthe first time. Then you have to turn off the blu-ray player completely, re-power it up, and keep hitting the "Stop" button before it tries/failsto load the DVD then hit the blue "D" button and it will usually work............Really it's annoying.-There have been times when we're trying to watch a blu-ray disc and everything will freeze on the disc's "menu" so I have to power off, unplug it(sometimes just powering off doesn't fix it), re-plug it in, and turn it back on again for the blu-ray to work...Annoying, it will work.-Durability isn't the best. My kids would occasionally open/close the flap that covers where the DVD/Blu-Rays come out (not yanking it hard at all), of course I would stop them but it would happen from time to time and it broke off completely and can't be put back on again. I wish it was attached to the actual little "drawer" that holds the movie, which I think would make it more sturdy. We have a different DVD player in the playroom that's a few years older and it is still intact unlike this Samsung Blu-Ray. Now dust probably gets inside which can make it more glitchy.-The automatic "movie start up" can be annoying if there happens to still be a disc inside, especially if you just want to use Netflix instead. It's like there is a delay as everything is coming on so I have to keep hitting the stop or menu button so it won't start loading because you don't know when it will actually start loading.So yes, with a wireless ADAPTER it has great features, hulu plus, netflix, etc. Yes, it works alright, BUT it can be sooooo temperamental and isn't the most sturdy blu-ray. Some days it works just great, other days not so much. So if you like my helpful hints, go ahead and get it and know you might have small issues from time to time, otherwise check out a slightly nicer player.
Cheap I suppose, but shaky rubbishy picture almost impossible to focus reliably.Hoping my child would enjoy: it is not user friendly enough for frequent use. I wish now I had not been so cheap and went up market a little :-)
It is made with nice leather. But the design is silly: it has a top lid that could have been made a little longer to fasten to the front of the case. It hase also another lid that hinges on the bottom front and covers the front and the top, which are already covered by the main case and the lid that I first mentioned. Complicated for no reason. Adds more weight than necessary.Ric Polastri - Sacramento, CA
This device does what it says. It shoots salad well but it sounds like a jet engine. If you like a quiet kitchen, this engine will not fit well in your yours.
I always buy the best cables, they are usually the weak link in a system, but I decided that if Crutchfield would reccomend this brand of cable I was ok. I was wrong. I bought this cable instead of the Monster cable version to save about $80. The picture quality on normal TV is grany and not at all clear, and then on HDTV it is just plain awful. The reason for HDTV is the clear picture, this cable does not deliver that. I returned it to J&R and bought the Monster cable and the picture is excellent, better then my component hookup.
My hp notebook has built in wi-fi, which works good, however I wanted a wi-fi device that could obtain a stronger signal and have greater range, the DWL-G120 is weaker than my built in wi-fi in my notebook pc.
This product did nothing to clean my sensor. I've cleaned sensors before and if there's anything other than very casual dust, this isn't going to help much. It can reduce it, but it won't clean it fully.I wonder how many of the positive reviews are shooting at f22 against a blue sky or similar, or how many just noticed large dust at 5.6 or 8 - and this took care of that.I guess it could be a touchup on the go, but it's not a solution to get a truly clean sensor.
I have to concur with the other reviewers. This is the first time I felt strongly enough about the problems I had with a product to voice my disgust - and I have always been a big HP fan.Overall, the problem seems to be with the software - I cannot get it to play nice with any other applications, scan more than one page at a time or generally do what you expect from a &quot;All-In-One&quot; machine. This machine has been a huge disappointment.
I owned the model in black but their internals are the same. The unit was good for about 1 year when it started to freeze during recording and playback. It became progressely worse over the next month. I attribute it to excess heat. This model is NOT an Energy Star equipment. I replaced it with another Panasonic model DVD-S53 which does not have the recording feature but is Energy Star compliant and it works great. I think Panasonic tried to get this product to market too fast. I would not recommend buy this product at all. Go for an Energy Star compliant Panasonic product.
I bought one of these and after about 12 months the wireless quit working. I was pretty happy up until that point and needed another router so I bought another DIR-655. After 2 months this new one would lose all connection expectantly (like I would expect it in the first place). It would "reset" itself and after a few minutes it would lose all connection again. I'd unplug and plug it back in, which would get me about 5 minutes of connection time before the router would cr4pped out again. To be fair, I never tried contacting Customer Support to see if they'd "fix" the problem as I need a working connection right now because my son does home schooling.
Honestly, why would anyone buy any apple product when you can get any other Mp3 player that would be twice as good for half the price.
i purchaced a malata dvd player/home theater back in 2004. we had to send it in for repair twice and returned several speakers that failed. the second time we sent in our unit for repair they did not send it back. it has been almost three years since we sent it in the second time. if you want a dvd player that will work and has a good company that will back it up do not buy a Malata unit.
I bought these for my Mini-DVD Sony camcorder. Most of the disks give me read-errors when I try to view the recorded movie. I've been throwing the defective ones to the trash, now I have about 5 left. I'll buy a different brand and throw them all (verbatim worked like a charm before).I can still save the video (as usual transferring the DVD's to my hard-drive), but there are lots of hiccups due to the very many defective sectors. I have never, ever had such a miserable experience with any media.
The USB came without a power cable thus making it virtually useless. Buyer beware!!!
This is the worst piece of junk I have ever seen! I installed it easy, Plugged it in, set the clock, pushed the open dvd button... nothing! The screen was blue at first, and you could adjust the settings, then it was white and nothing could be seen on it. I was so displeased with this product I was just happy I got it as a gift, if I have spent money on it I really would have been mad!!!
I expect simple electronics like this to just work. Even counting the CD part of this alarm clock, all of the pieces have been commodity chips for 20+ years. It should be a cinch to put the pieces together and make an easy-to-use, trouble-free device. This clock failed on practically every stage of design, construction and use.I bought this based on the feature checklist, but each feature was hard to use or deficient. You have to swing a control dial around back and forth to access common, everyday functions like resetting the wake-up time. The "adjustable" display brightness goes from bright to very bright--when the most common need is for a "dim" setting. The CD choices were "start at the beginning" or "random play" -- no "start where you left off."Worse still, within 6 months, the clock became flaky and undependable. On my clock, for instance, the control for setting the alarm would flicker between the alarm time and the alarm type (buzzer, CD, radio, off). At first I didn't see this, resulting in accidentally turning the alarm to radio (which was set to low volume by a separate control) while setting the alarm time--and missing a wake-up alarm! To continue to use the alarm clock, I needed to recheck all settings after each time I touched it--and swing that control dial back and forth to readjust as needed.The clock went downhill from there until the control dial just stopped working altogether, and the display blinked a random time with no way to adjust it.Poorly designed features, hard to use the features even as designed, and then rapidly breaking down to the point of unusable!
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!
Very difficult to set up. Must have TV on Video instead of Channel 3. Won't hold the correct time.
When my trusty HP LaserJet 4 died after 14 years of loyal service, I took the opportunity to upgrade to a color laser printer. The Xerox 6120 (6120N, networked, to be specific) seemed like a good option. The price was low compared to other laser printers and the quality appeared nice. Yes, I did notice that the replacement toner would be pricey - around $120 for black and $160 for the three color toners. Almost $600 for a full set, but because my LaserJet would last 2-3 years on a single toner cartridge, I figured that it would be worth the extra money stretched out over a few years. HA!!!! Six months later I was replacing *ALL* of the toner cartridges. What a HUGE disappointment! And, no, I wasn't printing any more than normal and with very little color coverage (in fact, used primarily black).The next problem is the noise. It is astonishing how much noise this thing makes. When it is warming up, printing and going to sleep, it makes a series of very loud CA-CHUNK!!! BANG!!! noises as it rotates the cartridges around. What's awful is when you've printed something and gone on with your quiet work in the office when 20 minutes later it starts a loud series of CA-CHUNKs and BANGs and startles the heck out of you.Envelope printing is awful... not only to you have to open up the guts of the machine to flip switches (and switch them back when you're done) but it mashes and wrinkles the envelopes (and nearly ruins them if you forget to flip those switches).As for speed, you'll likely be frustrated if you want to see more than 4 pages per minute out of this. Sure, for high resolution and/or photo quality printing, you would expect it to take some time, but even when printing text only, black only, no graphics in low resolution (600 dpi) mode, it still crawls. Once in awhile it will cooperate and print about 20 ppm, but to print something as simple as a MS Excel spreadsheet in black, it should print much, much faster... all the time.Add to this right after the warranty expired, it started printing askew to the page edges and I'm sorely disappointed.The print quality is good enough, but with all of these other problems, it's just not worth it. Keep shopping for a printer that is quiet and doesn't require an arm and a leg in toner every 6 months.
Mandaram o produto errado, pois no queria lentes, mas sim o monocular noturno de cor amarela anunciado. Estou aguardando soluo.
There is nothing wrong with the hardware. It is a fairly straight-forward implementation. My beef is software.Panasonic records in a proprietary format. It requires proprietary software to transfer your recordings from the device to any computer. Panasonic no longer supports the software, has not updated it for any operating system post Windows XP and provides no support for any other operating system (Mac OS, Linux, etc).Since this device is clearly abandoned by Panasonic, they should release the source code for a reference driver that would allow others to write drivers for it (Linux, MacOS, more modern Windows versions).Panasonic clearly does not want to support their customers. That is a real shame as I am now very unlikely to consider any Panasonic product in the future. I will also attempt to influence anyone else that I can do do the same.Do not purchase this or any other Panasonic products.
How could a company with as much software experience as Microsoft make such a terrible user experience? The Zune as a device is OK. The Zune experience (music store, points, ridiculous wi-fi/DRM garbage, etc) is so, so bad it's almost unbelievable.Why not just copy Apples model exactly? Or better yet why not just buy an iPod?
The write up sounds good, with many options and features, but after closer examination I had to take it back. First thing, it appears that the front DV plug was an after-thought for Panasonic, it's a rinky-dink plastic flap on the opposite side of where the main AV/S plugs are located. This is often done at the last moment of production where they add a newer feature to an older designed unit, retro fitting it in wherever. The tiny "button within a button" toggle switch for fastforward, reverse, etc looks like it's glued on, it won't last long with normal use, and it's hard to use and in a bad place on the upper corner of the unit. The menu interface is difficult to navigate. The remote control is horrible, a real bad design for those who want to navigate quickly without looking closely at the buttons to figure out what button to push for each of the basic and most used features. You might want to pass on this one, remember the saying "if it sounds too good to be true, it probabily is"
Given that everyone else has covered this, I'll try to keep my anger in check and keep this brief (my instinct is to vent with lots of capital letters and exclamation points, but what good would that do at this point?).I have not owned this TV for very long. Maybe a year or two. I don't make a lot of money, and purchasing a 'fancy' TV like this was a big expense for me. I made the investment because I love movies, and wanted a nice, large (for me), flat screen TV on which to watch them.Clearly, I should have read the reviews before shelling out my hard-earned cash. I was watching a movie one night and guess what happened! The TV just stopped working! First the screen went black. A moment later, the sound went out. I immediately grabbed the user manual to look up troubleshooting tips, and found nothing that was even remotely helpful. Then I went to the www.p4c.philips.com website, where it said I could access online help. The help it suggested for the problem I was having was to have the television serviced. Fabulous advice for a female who couldn't hope to lift this TV and put it in the car even after eating my Wheaties.The next day, I tried to call Philips, but I was on hold for so long my ear was sweating, and I hung up, planning to call back another time.Now that I have read these reviews, I am fairly certain I can't afford the hassle or the expense of getting this television repaired. I shall try the suggestion of one reviewer who described the process of changing a fuse, but what I really want is for Philips to refund my money so I can buy myself a better TV. What a disappointing experience!
Every time I try to connect it, it will intermittently drop its signal to the computer and it makes it really hard to do tasks and be able to have an enjoyable computer experience.
The RCA Jet. What can I say? It's another painfully worthless hunk of plastic that RCA has somehow managed to pawn off as a frigging MP3 player. Seriously, this player is garbage. You're better off scouring ebay for a 1987 Sony Walkman than going with this palm-sized turd.Pros:- Fashionable orange and black finish make this a stylish Halloween accessory. A must have for any 7 year old.Cons:- The Jet gives you a whopping 2 hours on a fully charged battery. This was from day one. And just to make life even worse it also manages to slowly drain the battery even when it's off! Yeah! This means the batteries are basically dead... hmmmm... always. Nice feature.- Some genius designed the headphone jack so that whenever you have headphones plugged in (i.e., every single time you use the player ever) there is a big, obtrusive cover for where the jack plugs in that sticks out and either A) rubs against your arm, pocket, etc. or B) breaks immediately since it's a mother-loving 3/4 inch cover that STICKS OUT.- The USB port is shoddy. Expect to have to plug this baby in 3 or 4 times before your computer will recognize it. Oh and most computers will also stop recognizing the player in the middle of removing or adding music. In other words, if you really need to add a song to the player (which apparently the designers NEVER thought about), then put aside 5-10 minutes per song and be prepared to lose your friggin' mind with anger.- Shoddy arm band designed to break in first week. Had to replace it with a third party arm band.- No firmware updates for Windows 7. But... it wouldn't matter since when I try to update the firmware using XP, the Jet just turns off.Overall I give this thing an F-. The engineers that designed this intolerable waste of space should be forced to spend eternity listening to Right Said Fred on their own abominable creation, the RCA Jet. On the otherhand, A+ to the RCA marketing force that managed to bring an unusable piece of consumer electronics to the market that was obviously put together by a development team with engineering degrees from the Rhinelander School of Taxidermy. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to my SanDisk player to arrive so I can take this little MP3 monster from hell outside and smash it to bits with a hammer.
Work great but I never used it. I'm able to keep the gps safe hiking without this cover. The cover just seemed to add extra bulk to an already heavy device. I ditched it before my first hike.
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.
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 !!!
THis product worked fine until after the 90 day warranty period. Even though we only used it periodically on long car trips, it broke in 4 months. It began showing the "wrong disc" message and would not play anything it had previously played- or anything else we owned. Although I read this had happened to other customers, I was under the impression uit would play only selected discs. It is useless after 4 months.
HP and lasers were synonymous with tissue paper and Kleenex.For the most part ,you couldn't go wrong with an HP,until the past couple of years.Dreadful drivers (Vista was a fiasco)and if you had a 64 bit machine,no way Jose!Expensive consumables and slow to print.I replaced 2 of them with Brother AIO's and haven't looked back.No wonder HP is going to lay off 27,000. It seems folks have wised up to the con of mediocre products ,with dreadful tech support.
I own the vertical version of this phone, but it looks from the photos that there might be the same problem with the horizontal case. The top part of the case comes down far enough on the screen to make swiping the status bar not work. Swiping the status bar is how you see what's new on your phone -- email messages, Facebook alerts, software updates, etc. When this feature works, you can then select the new item that you want to be taken to in the menu that drops down. I consider this to be an essential feature of the Droid X, so this case is useless.
Camerabrght says this unit has a 20' range, but unless you are in a pitch black situation it doesn't. Under normal low light conditions the range is more like 10'. and the color temperature is a very cool bluish tone. And of course they do tell you it will only screw on the bottom of your camera not on a shoe mount.
I used one of these for close to a year before I upgraded. While I found the audio quality to be just fine, I did experience that it ate batteries like nobody's business. I also had some issues with it staying connected to my PC long enough to transfer more than 1 or 2 songs at a time, so I eventually gave up on that and went with just using SD cards. Eventually this player had problems playing in both ears, a problem related to the fact that the headphone jack is only secured in the player with the solder points and eventually the natural stress created by the headphone plug will cause the solder joints to fail, resulting in loss of signal to one ear or other. This is a common issue for lower-priced MP3 players. While I certainly feel like I got my money's worth from the product, I won't buy another.
I've bought 5 of these speaker sets at extremely discounted prices. The first 1 worked exceptionally well. 1 fell apart right out of the packaging. 1 had only 1 speaker working. 1 the sound was distorted. 1 didnt work at all.
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.
IPods are Rip-offsThe iPod's not the only music player you can get,It's just that there are MP3 players people have not met.If they just knew what the other players had in store for them,They'd know the iPod stinks so bad it came from a pig's pen.The iPods soar to the top of the list of MP3 players like kites,But why not get a better player with more gigabytes?Sandisk and Creative have some pretty decent devices,Yet people cling to iPods even with their retarded prices.The Sandisk Sansa E100 has many, many things,An FM radio, recording, and movies make it the king of kings.Does the iPod Nano have this stuff? No, it does not!The Nano lacking all these features is definitely its weak spot.The Creative Zen Micro Photo also kills the Nano for an amazing deal,It has so much more for so much less that it's basically unreal.Radio, recording, and replaceable battery make it a better player,For less than the Nano...are you kidding? It's definitely a Nano slayer.There's a player that blows the iPod Shuffle into outer space,It's called the Samsung YP-U2 and it definitely earns its place.FM tuner, voice recorder, and screen make it a great buy,The fact that the Shuffle doesn't have these things should make Steve Jobs cry.The Creative Zen Vision: M is better than the Ipod Video,Better screen, more features, and better value make it glow.The fact that the Vision: M is thicker doesn't really matter,The features are what make the Vision: M unimportantly fatter.So you see, my friends, the iPod is a waste of precious time,The fact that Apple cheats you out is basically a crime.They make their iPods fragile just to make them really "cool",Anyone who buys one is just a ridiculous crazy fool.Facts1. Ipods are MP3 players. It seems like people want to separate iPods from other MP3 players. Can iPods play MP3's? If so, it's an MP3 player.2. The Creative Zen Vision: M is pretty much the same thing as the iPod with video, but the Zen has much, much more. It has an FM tuner (FM recording), voice recorder, better screen (262,144 colors as opposed to 65,000-very big difference),
Offered Belkin Xm Auto Cassette Adapter at $425.00 off list. Shipped Philips Cassette Adapter.I don't understand why Firemall doesn't just say the item is a Philips? I was expecting Belkin quality and durability. Time will tell how long the Philips will last.I am sure Amazon customers would be upset if they were offered Starbucks at a discount price and received Folgers.Surprising customers is not good for business.The item shipped isPhilips Cassette Adapterwhich appears to be identical toPHILIPS MP3/CD/iPod Cassette Adapter. Both have decent reviews.
This camera is a perfect example of you pay for what you get. I bought this camera, because I thought it was a steal at the sale price. This camera has no real on-board memory. You cannot take 1 high-resolution picture with out a compact flash card. The pictures are grainy at best and forget about low light pictures, because you wont see a thing. This camera is o.k. For a young teen, but no adult who will want to use this camera to capture those precious moments of life will not be satisfied.
This router takes a rocket scientist to install. I tried for one hour and this just cannot be connected. I had the same problems with my old D-Link router too. The worst router ever!~
ALL current HDMI Upscale DVD players on the market are FIRST generation products and are all in need of work. However I cannot afford to waste money or time until they get it right. The HDMI connects looked great...it stopped working within 48 hours. So then I was left with only the progressive outlets working till I worked on returning this item. Then I noticed that the progressive connects (yeah they worked) but looked HORRIBLE. So I went back to my old sony 425P. I love this player and in my opinion is one of the GREAT dvd players sony has made 2+yrs and running strong.So please avoid this player read the rest of the reviews and wait for awhile till they submit a new model with HDMI connects
The logitech headset and microphone worked well for listening but I could not get the mic to work.
This TV has a great picture and would be a 5 star rating if it had acceptablewarranty service. I bought this TV in December and it worked great for about a month. The cooling fan for the bulb started malfunctioning and would only allow the TV to work for a few minutes before shutting it down. I reported the problem to Samsung and have waited for three weeks with no resolution. They say the reason for the delay is the lack of a local authorized repair center to perform the in-home repair. I have no idea of how much longer I will have to wait before I get my TV replaced or repaired.I cannot recommend Samsung because of their poor warranty service....buy a Sony!!!
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.
At first I was real happy with this, but when I opened the case and started using it I realized how tiny this was. I could hardly fit my USB cable into it's pouch and if you put the ipod in the case that it came with and then into the travel case, it wouldn't really fit. The hole thing started falling apart after a few days and my ipod wouldn't stop falling out of the little lether so it got scatched alot. It's not really worth $30 to me. I suggest you do not buy it.
I really enjoyed my Zen, when it worked. The first one I ordered I had to return becuase it would only play every other song, and after it started acting up all the lights would start blinking and I would have to take out the battery to make it stop. So, I exchanged it for a new one, and just like the other after only one week the lights started going crazy again, it would freeze up, and would only play 5 seconds of every song. What I liked about it, for the small amount of time I had it was the sound quality, the choice in colors, and the fact that it was so much cheaper than other models with the same amount of storage space. I'm not sure I would recommend it becuase of the fact that they both only worked for a few days. Now I have an Iriver Clix and have had no problems. It has less storage but I don't care, it is easier to control and I haven't had problems with it.
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.
Camera takes good photos but flash takes to long to recycle if your taking a lot of flash photo it is poor..due to recycle time..
The low price and a Canon name were the reason I bought this filter. However, this is the heaviest 77 mm filter with thickest frame I have ever seen. The copy I received had a thin layer of dirt and looked very dirty. I tried every way I could to clean it but failed so I returned it. Regardless the dirt (perhaps the copy I received was used?), I don't like it simply because of the weight and the thick frame. I bought a Sigma DG (multi-coated) for my Canon EF 17-40mm L lens and a B+W (not multi-coated) for my Canon EF 24-105mm L lens. I paid a little more for the Sigma and B+W but they are much better built.
I just opened a new pack of these and the first cartridge I took out of the two-pack appears already half empty. This was from a sealed plastic carton bought new. I noticed writing on the package of install before AUG 2005 so I have almost a year before they "expire". The indicator was half green and half black so I assume I got a cartridge only half full. Out of curiosity I opened the second cartridge and found that its indicator was entirely green meaning it was OK. So, being that I only got 3/4 of the ink I paid for I have to give it a 1 star.
This product is disappointing! I got it delivered well ahead of the estimated delivery and that was the ONLY thing about it that I am happy with. I can't even use it. In order to hear anything from it, I have to stick the jack to my headphones in barely half way and hold it in just the right position. If I insert it all the way it does not work! Very disappointing! I would not recommend this to ANYONE!
I was so excited about being able to swim with music. I have been waiting for this type of product for a long time. .. I have been swimming with these earphones with my waterproof shuffle daily for a week. When any water enters my ears, it is so muffled that it is impossible to listen and swim at the same time. I have spent well over half hour per day to improve this problem. silicone gel, swimcap pulled over my ears... nothing stops the water from entering. I talked to customer support who was nice, but admitted that it was a common problem fro real swimmers. " These were not designed for lap swimmers, it was made for being in the pool" He seemed like the reurn was no problem as long as it was within 30 days. I like the cord length. Anything longer would interfere with swimming. I wear my shuffle on my arm, though. If you want it any other place(like on waist) I could see how that wold be problematic.
Sure wish I would have found these reviews before I purchased this camera on 4-27-05. I have only used the camera once and yesterday I decided I should go ahead and re-charge the battery for an upcoming vacation. I opened up the battery door and the orange plastic battery lock was broken. THIS WAS THE FIRST time I had opened the battery compartment up since installing it!!!! I can't take it back to the store where I purchased it for replacement because it has been longer than 14 days. I am so mad especially since I leave for vacation on June 10th. Kodak customer service was closed for the holiday yesterday so I had to call today. I have to pay to ship it back to the company for repairs. They promise me it will be shipped back to me by June 10th but I have serious doubts!!!! I can't believe they are putting such a cheap plastic part. I'm sure that darn thing will break on me again. I'm always very careful with my cameras too. I was very careful when I put the battery in. This is RIDICULOUS!
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...
I bought one of these when they first hit the market at around 100 dollars. I immediately ran home and burned an MP3 cd to test out.At first the player performed pretty well, offering decent playback of the songs I had. The bass quality was nothing compared to my other portable cd player and as I listened I began to notice imperfections in the mp3 playback.The 45 second anti skip ONLY works on CDs not MP3 encoded files. So if you've got your 10 hours of music and you're on a bumpy ride, you might as well kiss your music goodbye.The menus are hard to navigate without having to stare at the screen and the lack of a backlit display make it nearly impossible to navigate anything other than the standard play, pause, stop, and skip buttons at night.After a year of owning this product I am sorely disappointed. I cannot playback a single cd without having multiple skips and cutouts as it tries to play. I have a Craig cd player that I got 6 years ago that still plays like I bought it yesterday. I think I'll dust it off and start using it again.Is it garbage or is it memorex?
This was my first experience with Amazon.com; it is misfortunate that my experience was not good one. January of 2010 I bought from you a HP inkjet print cartridge #15 black. Receiving the cartridge the expiration date was April of 2004. I am returning the cartridge to you unopened. I want a complete refund including shipping cost.
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I have had this since December. I agree the player is cool and has good features such as the ability to record from the radio but if it breakes down what is the point? I am now having to bring in my player for the SECOND time for servicing. Not a big deal unless you want to wait a whole month for the process and if you don't have all of your music backed up... My suggestion, go with something that has been proven to work that also has good features, not this player.
After one month the microphone stopped working. Actually, if you yell into it some sound will transmit.At the time my son was 1 yr old and he would pull the cord until it fell off the desk onto carperted floor. Also, he would suck on the foam tip. I expected this and was hoping the mic would last longer.
You can not adjust high and low tones on this system and you can't adjust volume from the front speakers to the back speakers. Laughable
I was about to order this item, seeing all the positive reviews... It seemed odd that their was no system requirements or compatibility... The bad reviews are mostly for customers who tried to install card with older operating systems or Windows 7. I would think a Windows 7 computer would have plenty of USB Ports - if the driver that comes with the card was dated 2004, what does that tell you about Windows 7.My point is, this is all Amazon's fault for not publishing compatibility on the page with the item.
Product does not work. It is a waste of money. The product was very inexpensive, but they killed you on the shipping. Again this product does not work, don't waste your money.
This product draws power which MOST of the computers (both desktop and laptops) do not support. Even though the manual (which accompanied the product) states that it works with all (except a few PCs). I tried using the cable that would split the power to 2 USB ports and still it did not function. Why does the Company not provide the cable which would work with ALL the PCs.Any one opting for this drive please be aware of the power problem before purchasing, neither your PC states the power USB provides nor the manual of the product highlights this problem.VERY DISSAPPOINTED
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.
battery life is very short!they said they would send me a replacement, but I never received it!
We purchased a Phillips 42" plasma TV and it had constant problems. Now it is no longer working and cannot be fixed. WE had 2 different repair men look at the TV and they cannot get it to work. Never buy a Phillips. They have terrible quality and bad customer service.
For a FireWire hub, the functionality of this unit is fine. The ports are placed logically, and make it easy enough to get cables attached to it. The biggest drawback, and it's one that is making me thinking about returning the product, is a very noticeable high-pitched whine it emits whenever cables are attached. I thought at first that I would get used to it, but this is annoying, and growing more so each day. If I were ten years younger and had more of the upper register of my hearing, it would be twice as bad. What engineer thought that this noise was acceptable? Perhaps one whose upper register hearing was already completely gone.
You get exactly what you pay for. Tried to listen to an audio book on an airplane, but the headphone couldn't compete with the engine noise.
I have a Sony VGN-CR123 laptop that I purchased this item for and it does not work at all. None of the features on this device work as advertised. After many hours of loading and reloading drivers and rebooting in many configurations, still nothing worked. As a result, Targus agreed to replace the device. However, the replacement was not the same product. They substituted an ACP51USZ which is a USB dock and not an ExpressCard dock. After 2 hours of driver updates and reboots, the replacement "sort of" works. Since it is a USB connection it is much slower than the ExpressCard would be and although their website claims gigabit ethernet, it only has 10/100 capability as stated in the manual. The video is so slow that it is useless. Targus is apparently in the wrong business because so far, none of their products have worked for me and their advertising is completely bogus. After spending hard earned money for an ExpressCard dock with digital video, gigabit ethernet, optical audio output and multiple USB ports, they expect me to accept this downgraded piece of junk. Quite a deal for them. I would recommend that anyone interested in a laptop dock not purchase from Targus. Products do not work as advertised. (They lied)
I own two Western Digital My Book drives, one 500GB drive, and this 1TB drive.I'm mostly happy with the product itself. The fan is loud, but I have a laptop that's even louder, so that's not really a problem for me.My products have a total number of 3 hard drives in them; one 500GB HD on the 500GB version, and two 500GB ones in this one. I know hard drives aren't forever, but I do expect them to last longer than 12 months, which is exactly the time it took for two of the three hard drives to get bad. That was annoying, but not really a disaster, nor would it have made me avoid WDC products in the future.However, what did make me avoid all and every WDC product from now on was the warranty scam by WDC. You see, these products supposedly come with a three-year warranty. You're supposed to be able to replace broken products with new products within 36 months of purchase. It doesn't really work that way.When I called WDC about my broken hard drives, they claimed they were out of warranty because they weren't sold in the US. They were bought online with a BIG (not Amazon) retailer within the US, paid by a credit card issued by a US bank and shipped to my home in US. I called them about half a dozen times before finally telling myself this simply isn't worth it.I will never buy another WDC product again. Thankfully there are plenty of competing products these days.
this is touted as "blazing fast... gigabit" unit, however there is a major bottleneck and that is not the network adapter.When used in RAID 1 setup with 2 5400 RPM drives, it performs little faster then 100 base T (22 Mbps to be exact).The bottleneck appears to be it's cpu performing RAID duties.more detailed description of my case here:I initially thought my router was the problem and replaced that, to find out that it is the NAS.
This keyboard is very thick and I had to take the base off to fit it on the drawer that slides under the desk and even then it is snug.While this is a nice looking piece of equipment, my biggest complaint is the amount of pressure it takes to type. I am a db architect and am on my machine from dawn to dusk; I do not want to have to really PUSH ON THE KEYS. Kind of anti-ergonomic, methinks...
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.
We had this camera just over a year when it quit working; of course, it happened on a big trip to Italy. This camera never did take particularly good photos; the auto focus was always hit or miss and you can't even think about using it in any situation even approaching low light. The lenses assembly finally locked for good when the camera was just weeks out of warranty. We had the same exact problem, twice, with a more expensive Kodak LS443. From reviews of these two Kodak products, I can only conclude that this is a known weakness with Kodak digital cameras that the company is either unwilling or unable to correct. My advice to potential buyers is to steer clear of Kodak products.
I have bought about 3 of these and every time within days the cap starts falling off.. It simply wont stay on! At first it's pretty tight but very shortly it's as if the cap weakens or something.... Once that happens it's basically useless...
For a whole year, this device was pretty fantastic. I used FunPlug to run interesting software on it; had 2 1TB harddrives inside of it for media storage, which I would stream to multiple devices in my home.However, just 10 days after the 1-year warranty expired - the device stopped working without warning. It manages to stay connected to the network for about 1 minute before disconnecting and becoming unreachable by any means. It seems that for some reason, the network interface on the device simply ceases to work.Overall, it was a nice device despite its quirks and bugs (though I would certainly not recommend it to a novice user), but I am very disappointed in the hardware quality.
and tried to call wanted on phone >1 hour only to have the oprator come on line and get my phone number and said they would call back, NEVER DID.Tried a couple days later same response.
Okay... this model gets ONLY a 2 from me and here is why:Yes, I agree the publicity photos are misleading. This is NOT some 'space-age' design with fancy or soothing lights and melodic ring-tones. It is just a stubby round-shaped clock radio... nothing more. It tunes in stations fairly-well, which is why I gave it a second Star.But I would take all those cosmetic limitations if ONLY the unit had two of the most basic and important features found in virtually every traditional clock radio on the market today:1. BACKUP BATTERY. Where is it? WHY isn't it there. Come on, Sony... every 2-bit clock-radio protects all those settings and saves the time durning a power outage or unplugging. How in the HELL can you put out such a product without this feature?? And you call yourself SONY? Abysmal.2. AUTO-TIME Adjust. Again, another shocker. You actually have no option except to manually (spit) sit there and press, press, press those buttons for time and alarm. I couldn't believe it when I read the paper booklet from edge to edge. Again, something most all clock-radios had this for years now. *knock-knock* "Hello? Soooooonyyyy McFly... anyone home?"If these things are not important to you... hey, go to town with this radio and be happy. The ONLY place my Sony radio is going is back for a refund... based SOLEY on the two complaints above.Sorry, Sony, but in this case... it is balony.
Do not purchase this if you own a SonyRDR-VX500 DVD/Cassette Recorder, I just put one of them in my DVD recorder, and like all other new DVD RW discs they have to be formatted, which is no problem but this Sony DVD RW has been formatting now for over 40 minutes, I don't know if it is just the one disc, but my recorder is locked up, cant shut it down, stop the format, change channels, do anything... I have been using Memorex DVD RW's and have had no problems recording or formatting them (format takes about one minute)I assumed that being a Sony disc in a Sony recorder would be a good thing, but from this problem I will stick with Memorex DVD RW's from now on.While I was waiting I formatted one in my computer with Nero and in less than two minutes it formatted fine, so if you want them for your PC they seem to be OK.Now I am off to unplug my DVD recorder
This signal booster was a complete waste of money; it did absolutely nothing to the cable signal or TV reception.
This page makes it look like it's genuine lenovo product, but it's NOT. I was searching for a ibm/lenovo battery for my t41 because one of my friend bought an OEM equivalent one before and the battery life deteriorated so fast. I found this item listed under 'Lenovo' product, saw the picture that looked exactly like the battery that came with my t41. I trusted the seller (which I shouldn't have!), and bought the item.Only after I got the shipment, I noticed it is their own brand, it looked different from the picture, it didn't even fit well. (It did work, though). I contacted the seller, complained, then they said they'll give me full refund including the charge that I was going to pay to ship it back to Northparts. I asked them about the return shipping charge several times to make sure, they said 'yes, we'll give you full refund'. It's been a few month, I still haven't gotten my shipping charge. A while ago, I emailed them again (they don't have customer service phone number if you can believe it) about the shipping charged not being returned. They replied saying 'we gave you full refund', so I replied back saying 'I did receive the refund for the item, but didn't get my shipping charge back. Then, they simply stopped replying to me.To sum up, I had a horrible experience communicating with them.After I send it back to them, I went on ebay, and got a used genuine ibm battery for $24. It came with quality guarantee. I got 3.5 hours out of it, and have been working perfectly since. Don't waste money on something like this.
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).
This tape was immediately ejected by my tape player in my car, I attempted to put in many different ways and still it was immediately ejected
I purchased this item to download pictures from our camera using an xD PictureCard which the advertisement cleary states is supported. You could not insert this card into the slot if your life depended on it. The slot is way too small.What gives??? It is going back.
My brother brought his brand spanking new NOT previously opened by human hands 2600N printer home from Best Buy only to find that it was missing all four toner cartridges. Thankfully Best Buy swapped it out for one that came complete from HP.This box had the original packing tape from HP still sealing the box. Luckily our Best Buy took it back, otherwise my brother would have had to fork over another $300 for toner.Make sure you open it at the store if you buy this printer from a retail outlet.
Read the glowing reviews here & thus purchased....Set-up: HD TV with antenna. Some hills here in S.F. Bay Area but signal towers higher & within 2-3 miles.Result: Nothing. Tried everything. Got better reception with the HD RadioShack indoor/outdoor antenna i already had.Perhaps it works better with cable hook-ups BUT it also stated that it would work, nay--- vastly improve my present set-up.Final statement: A major waste of $....
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.
The Sony Outlet store had this on special for $12. What a steal I thought. The headset feels comfortable but the sound quality is not very impressive. For a headset this size, you'd expect to hear some sort of BASS. I'm taking it back to the store.I would have probably have kept this at the price, but given that they do not hold the sound well (too loud to use in the office cube), I won't find any use for it. I wasn't planning to write a review, but I read user review comparing the sound quality of this model to his $90 headset.
I used this product on a Philips DVD Recorder. Horrible Mistake!!! It must have screwed up the lens alignment because all discs that are now inserted into the drive come back with the message "NO DISC" and no playing or recording can be done. It ruined my machine!
The noise cancellation function is worthless. I could detect no noise cancellation whatsoever.Specs claim 10dB attenuation at 300Hz. I tried a tone generator and could detect no attenuation at 300Hz either.The product seems to amplify headphone output a little, but this does nothing to background noise. The amplifier does add noticable hiss too.I'd have given this product a zero if I could have.
I had the same problem as one of the other reviewers, it goes through batteries like crazy, way more than it should for the limited number of recordings I did. Someone else mentioned that theirs had a defective door on the battery compartment, it wouldn't close or something, but that's no big deal because the batteries have to be replaced so often there's no point having a door on the compartment in the first place.
Have to have it and use it to write a review, Don't you think;Sorry
I bought this player about a year and a half ago. It worked great (for about 3 months). It played all the DVDs and CDs. Unfortunately, it cannot read VCDs or CD-R/RWs. For most people that doesn't matter, I guess. However, only after about 3 months of light usage, the player started to act-up. Sometimes, it won't read the DVDs--the player indicated &quot;no disc&quot; in player. I unplugged it and it worked. Then, it doesn't work again, and I repeated the same procedure of unplugging. Finally, I sent the player back to RCA. Since it was still under warranty, all I had to do was pay for shipping. It came back after about a month. It worked, and then I started to see the problem again within a couple of days. I was confused. Why does it work sometimes but sometimes it fails to work? So, I tested it out to see the prob. myself. It appeared that the disc tray motor sounded weak, and being unable to read the disc, I thought, could be due to the fact that RCA had provided a weak motor part. I was half right. I removed the plug from the UPS/power supply and plugged it directly into the wall. So far, I have no problem. I think I may have found a solution (for now)--the difficulty in reading the disc, I concluded, was due to lack of power [believe it or not]. Well, if you have the same problem, try unplugging it and have a dedicated power supply for this player. It might work. Beside this, the machine is good. It played every single DVDs I've ever rented or bought. I have this hooked up to my reciever through TosLink (optical cable). The sound is excellent--good proportion of sound from center, satellite, rear and subwoofer. It plays CD but it takes a second or 2 to skip to songs. Basically, don't expect it to play it like a real cd player. It sounded just as good though. I'm getting rid of it now because I want a new and better player that also plays VCDs.
I bought the Panasonic Hands-free headset with a panasonic cordless phone, they are offering together. The only problem is this headset don't work with the panasonic phone that i bought...So, WHY they were together??????I felt like a fool.
The Kensington K72266US Optical Mouse (aka Kensington Ci25m) feels great to the touch and moves very nicely.It worked flawlessly for about 4 months (average of maybe 2 hours per day, as it was not my primary mouse).After 4 months, however, the LEFT button became unresponsive...had to click several times and/or fairly hard to get it to work.Had to buy a new mouse, but anything with a retractable cord looks very 'cheap' and 'fragile'. The Kensington is the most solid-looking unit, therefore, I moved on to a wireless mouse from Logitech.
I chose this Q-See QSNDVR4R for 2 reasons 1) it has a network jack for internet connectivity/monitoring 2) price. It works most of the time but has some serious shortcomings.The software to monitor over the internet is terrible. You are severely limited as to what you can do when playing back events and I've found that the software will actually crash (the DVR!) if you are unlucky enough like I have been with it. It will also allow only one machine to connect and so if you leave it connected from one machine and then need to get to it from another you are out of luck as there is no way to disconnect the first machine remotely. Occasionally when you disconnect properly it does not exit cleanly and then you need to reboot the unit to get back into it. There is also not a graceful way to shut down the unit so you just have to pull the plug and hope your data does not get corruptedRunning in 24x7 record mode it works like a champ, and seems like this is what it was really designed to do. However, if you want it to monitor motion-triggered events and then play that over the internet (or your local network) it really doesn't work well, and sometimes not at all. It has no means of contacting you (via email or text message, for example, when it sees motion where its shouldn't be), which would be nice, and you have to use the proprietary software instead of a web browser which would really make it more versatile when you aren't at a machine where you have the special software loaded (a friends house or work, perhaps).Unless you are in the market for a bargain basement unit that you don't plan on actually needing to monitor very often remotely I would look elsewhere. This *is* a cheap unit and clearly a case of "you get what you pay for". I'll be selling mine for cheap and will do some more research on a better unit for my replacement purchase.
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.
I purchased this router because it was well rated by CNET and other review sites, but had to return it because it did not function well.Plus: easy setup, great parental controls, fairly good wireless coverageMinus: both the wired and wireless connections dropped intermittenly. D-Link technical support could not fix, either through firmware update, configuration changes or with a replacement router.I truly wished it worked because I liked the features it presents, but I need a reliable router as I am a telecommuter.
Seller mailed me the wrong memory chip. I contacted him and he said he would not be able to deliver the correct item. I offered to return the item received but he said to discard it.
Despite the ordering screen clearly stating "Usually ships within 1 to 2 days" I am STILL waiting for shipment. Currently seeing a 11-13 DAY out "estimated ship date" on my account screen. I'll review the product if/when it arrives - but I'd recommend that others buy this product elsewhere as there are clearly "issues" with order processing / delivery.
These headphones are fraudulently advertized. They are mono, but are marketed as Stereo Headphones. They will work with a stereo system, but they combine both the right and left channel into one mono signal, which is the same in both ears.They are too small for me and are uncomfortable. I'd but the H800 or H900 model if I could do it over again.The company would not reply to my e-mails.They are marginal if you want an inexpensive Mono wireless setup, and do not expect any factory support.
OMG I would be saying this, but this is THE CHEAPEST, BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I have ever bought. I already owned the LapCool2, but since I dropped it once and the blades on the fans broke, it became very noisy, so I came online and looked for a replacement. I was very happy to see that a newer model had come out, and at a cheaper price even, but BOY, did that lower price come at a cost! No more 4-port USB hub, no more aluminum cooling plate, no more nice reclining footies or flip-out footies to help machine get more ventilation. If I had got it myself, I'd have sent it back immediately as a misrepresentation, but unfortunately I had someone bring it to Mexico for me since I couldn't come to the USA to get it myself. I will NEVER again buy something just trusting on brand credibility or experience with previous products.
This digital player uses very little current. An AA battery will last many hours. The audio gain is somewhat low.The sound level is not sufficient in a noisy environment such as a train even with the gain set at maximum of 40.I experienced lockup in two different players of the same model. The only way to reset the lockup is to remove the battery. Intel technician has no recommendation on how to effectively prevent this from happening. I finally gave up and requested a refund.
XP doesn't recognize it. And no support on finding drivers to make it work. Money wasted for nothing
I ordered this battery Charger because I garage a car that is driven once a month and I wanted to keep the battery charged. I was able to start the car with this charger however when it was set up as a trickle charger it does not work.This is my second CTEK multi charger. The first one was ordered last year and I just assumed it stopped working now a second one doesn't work.I would not recommend this charger as a trickle charger.
I ordered and received the DVD/VCR combo and it was DOA. They were very responsive and sent me an RMA to return it. Another unit was sent. It still did not work. I received the RMA and packing slip for FedEx and sent the unit right back... this time I asked for a refund. Now they are claiming they have never received the unit so they are not giving me a refund. Now I am out the $100 bucks AND have no DVD/VCR to show for it. I have contacted them and all I get is that they haven't received it. BIG LESSON LEARNED HERE!!!! Don't order anything thinking that you can return it if it doesn't work or isn't what you expected. They will take the return, but are not giving a refund. This left a terrible taste in my mouth!
I was extremely satisfied with the seller of this product, but the product did not live up to its advertised expectations. I spent over 4 hours trying to make this router work, and I'm not a novice. I took my first programming course in 1962. YES 1962!!! After many attempts to make this router work and visiting the manufacturers website to manually install or automatically install it I gave up. It should take no longer than 10 to 12 minutes to make a router work and reset the password and name your network. The Seller of this router and Amazon responded quickly and my money was refunded immediately. Thanks Amazon. I will definitely use Amazon for future purchases for additional products, but just not a D-Link Router.
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
I purchased the Sony DS3000 knowing that they were not suitable for use in front of a plasma screen. Indeed as a number of reviews have stated the noise level in the vacinity of a plasma is completely unacceptable. However I purchased the DS3000 for use with a DLP projector. The Sony DS3000 noise levels are much too high and do not change when the projector is off. It is clear that Sony engineers screwed up. There is simply no excuse for a digital system to have such high noise levels. Sony should be ashamed of this product ... it is a disgrace.
The case itself looks nice on the outside, but once you put your Zune in it and open it up, you'll regret ever buying it. The plastic screen protector is so foggy and smudged that you're lucky if you can see anything through it. If you leave your Zune in it, the stitching around the center control leaves smudges and indentations around it. Mine is also falling apart. Be smart, stick to the fabric cover that came with the Zune. Don't buy DLO products, they're expensive cheaply made products.
Died within 5 yrs. Second WD drive to do so. 4th WD drive from my work xp. WD have a 5 yr lifespan. That's 5 yrs of use. that's a planned 5 yr at max use. Though I've had 8 iPods with the same 5 yr lifespan. I suspect conspiracy. WD and Apple products have a 5 yr lifespan... of use. And I base that on over 8 computers and 6 ipods. I &lt;3 Apple, but I think they are seeding destruction.
Full user opinionAfter loosing all my music because I wanted to put a cd on my iPod at work one day, I almost threw my iPod in the trash. I looked around and found the iPod killer.This baby does it all plus you get an FM radio and built in voice recorder!Thanks Creative Labs!,,,,,, Sam goodys dosent take Returns only store credit,,,,Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB, green)
This Belkin router was easy to install and it had a good wireless range, but it dropped a lot of packets and continued to get worse over time. I could not use Skype or any VoIP with it, and ultimately returned it as it began dropping too many packets to even support Internet Explorer.
I must have some form of self-abuse disorder, as I continue to go back to the well with LinkSys and continue to be infuriated.Bought the wps54g, brought it home, unpacked it, plugged it in as instructed, installed the CD on my XP machine, and it did not find the device.Seriously, do they even test these things? There are not so many different devices out there from the 4-5 major manufacturers that they couldn't do it economically.Please, hold these guys accountable, do not buy this product.
I bought a NEX IA when they first came out and it was barely worth it then and is basically a paperweight now. I thought I would/could upgrade to a microdrive larger than 1 GB but no go. The largest CF card or drive I can get to work in the player is 1 GB. The player uses 2 AA batteries and is large and heavy compared to any other player on the market. The only possible good use for this paperweight is in your car, and then if you have a stack of spare CF cards loaded with music and labeled. You can buy a 12volt lighter plug in adapter to power the unit and I happen to have a cassette player that I can plug a headphone to cassette adapter into. I am trying to make it last as a car player, otherwise, I'd toss it in the garbage.
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.
I put my brand new $400 a pair speakers on these. The weight and size fell within the Sanus parameters. I followed the instuction to the letter. One of the speakers came out and fell breaking the grill. Do not use these for larger speakers if you plan on angling them down. The clamping does not hold. I sent these back and purchased the Btech mounts. They cost more and are MUCH sturdier.
Its cheap and it does the job but its not very durable and isn't comfortable. I've been using it for 3-4 months now and its starting to have static when your move the jack.
this is my third mp3 player for the last 7 months. first of all, the earphones almost deafened me because of the quality, and also what kind of sound would u get with a little piece of plastic the size of ur thumb??? in my opinion, try getting something from digitalway or iaudio because the u can get the best sound from them.
I would like to say this thing works good but since it was recieved without a power supply cord so, I dont know if it works at all. They will not send a power supply cord. I would highly suggest buying from another company. Perhaps one that will stand behind their product.
Don't get me wrong, its a decent camara but no more then that. Think about why you are buying a camara before you pay [$$] for this one. I would think the most important thing would be picture quality, with this camara you really don't get that. The pictures are not very good when compaired to other camaras in its price range. Also think about how since the lens is fixed you cannot take a closeup picture of anything. It says in the owners manual that you the closest you can get is 1M. Think if it as you can't take a picture of text and read it as it will be too blury. The flash is also very weak as other people are saying. Don't get sucked in because of the "cool" factor of the camaras small size. I had one for a month then bought a Canon S200 to replace it. It's slightly more then double the size but there is no comparison in picture quality.
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.
I plugged it in, and the computer wouldn't recognize the device. I had to return it, since it didn't work.
I received this unit from Panasonic after another Panasonic DVD recorder broke down after six months. I have had it for three weeks and now the eject button does not work. Panasonic wants me to send it in for repairs. My advice, after many years as a loyal Panasonic customer, is to at least avoid their DVD recorders. Their customer service department is as unreliable as their products. Perhaps Panasonic is slipping in quality overall.
I tried resisting the IPOD groupmind, and went with the Samsung due to the features and good preliminary reviews.First the postives....descent screen, games (if you want them....quirky but they're there), reasonable song management.The negatives:This thing is really small and the control system is rather clunky.The sound isn't really that good. Setting and environment changes have only marginal effects.The player is rather cheaply put together as well. After a week of moderate use, the headphone connection came loose inside the player itself. Result, the player still plays, but you can't hear anything.All in all, the SAMSUNG was an excersize in frustration. Alot of people are trying to get into the MP3 player market and this is just another example of a wannabe that looks good but really isn't.I ended up with a Nano. I'm part of the 'pod', now.Sad, but you can't deny its a better built device.
Worked well for about a month, then barely ever printed a picture properly. I bought it so I could print pictures and ended up sending them to retail locations for printing. The printer is loud, the ink runs out quickly, the heads always need to be cleaned, and the colors print wrong and poorly. Totally dissapointed! I'd definitely buy a Canon next time.
My tape player started off switching the side. The music came out of one speaker half the time it was on the right side. I pulled it out and the cable broke
i received a 1/8 to rca instead of 1/4 to rca and had to return. Then for 60 cents more i bought a 6 foot 1/4 to rca cable and worked fine.
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 bought the Denon S-101 2.1 home theater system to get rid of all the wires my wife didn't like! I thought the system sounded better than the Bose 3-2-1 system and I got a good deal from Best Buy when I bought my 50" panasonic plasama tv.The S-101 had decent sound, not great, but good. The sub woofer had adjustments but was not earth shaking! After using the system for 13 months the dvd player failed to recognize the dvd's and cd's I was trying to play. I called customer service and they told me to send it to a shop in VA for repairs, and of course the warranty was up and I would have to pay for the shipping and repairs. I was told it could cost as much as to $400.00 to repair. Hell, I could buy a new system for less than that!I would definitly never buy another Denon home theater system again, or any system with the dvd player integrated in with the speaker system.If the dvd player fails, your screwed!
I just installed this into Sony's XAV-W1 Video Deck. It worked, but it-reset randomly-only showed 1 line of text at a time-incompatible with other add-ons like Sirius & HD Radio unless used with $100 XA-C40 Adaptor-terrible navigation lag & user interface-No videoBOTTOM LINE: Skip This unless You Are Desperate For any iPod integrationP.S. As I write this there is supposedly an upgrade model (Sony XA-120IP), but I do not know what upgrades were made or what decks are compatible with the new model. Good Luck!
The Canon Powershot A710 IS that I received had a horribly blurry optical viewfinder. I wondered if it was just mine, so I visited some local stores. The A710 at the local stores also had blurry viewfinders, but not quite as bad as the one that I received. I searched the internet and found others who experienced the same problem.I've looked at Pentaxs, Sonys, Kodaks, and Fugifilms, and all their viewfinders are very sharp.It looks like Canon has a quality control problem with this camera.I returned mine for refund due to the defective viewfinder.
I had to order another pair of these because part of the plastic on the band broke and made them unwearable.
Merry Christmas! It's a dud! Looks nice but forget about it! Look for something else. After 3 hours of trying to work through error messages (not enough space on computer....it's brand new!) and get the Zune to respond, I then spent another hour on the phone with Tech support. Sorry, no fix...so in 10-15 days, I will supposedly get a 'new' one.....we shall see! I see if I can gonow and cheer up the very disappointed teenager! Thanks Microsoft and Merry Christmas to you too!
Well, I learned one thing from ordering this product. Porttronics has a wonderful customer service department. I had to return two Delphi SkyFi CD Audio systems due their failure to work. The first one worked for a day and then the speakers quit. The second one, the CD player would not work at all. The third one works but there is interference when playing CD's but only when it is reading the CD into memory. It is a great concept but the follow through with quality production is just not there.On the other hand I would recommend Pottronics (them being one of the many companies partnered with Amazon) to any Amazon customers due to their excellent customer service.
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.
The best way to describe the sound quality of a recording with this microphone would be "muffled". Place your hand loosely over your mouth and then talk, and you get an idea of what this mic sounds like. I tried to use it with Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software, and the recording quality is so low, the software wouldn't continue thru the setup. I have other electret mics by Sony, and there is a differnce in quality between them. I am comparing the sound quality of this mic to a recording spoken directly into a Sony digital recorder (ICD-ST25 in LP mode), which produces a high quality, crisp voice reproduction. I expected this Sony quality from this headset.This headset would best fit someone with a really wide head. The arched portion seem too wide for an average individual, causing the speakers to travel back toward the head. The overall look is a "bulky" rounded look that doesn't conform to the head shape of an average individual. I wanted a behind-the-head headset with a boom microphone, but Sony doesn't currently offer one.The product does seem to block out surrounding noise as described.The cord is a generous length, but like many Sony products, it could be a little heavier to be considered the good quality I have come to expect from Sony.
Though the description doesn't make it clear, this product will NOT fit new macbooks. I ordered one for school and there's a sticker on the case itself that lets you know not to open it if you have a new, black keyboard macbook. It gives you info on how to return it (which would have been helpful to know in the first place). I attempted to return it, but did not want to pay the $28 dollar change fee PLUS shipping of $10. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. It totalled more than the silly case was worth. It was cheaper for me to just buy it elseware. So disappointing. Consumer support was equally disappointing, and did nothing to help the situation. This whole ordeal has made be wary of online shopping, particularly the fact that you really can't return it.
Purchased this from amazon on 4/7/11 and the cd player completely stopped working on 6/5/11. Not even 2 months from the date I ordered it! I only purchased it for my son to use at night for his cds. Very unhappy with this product. Called Coby today and they will give me a replacement cd player but I have to send them $10 plus pay for shipping the product back. Not sure if I want to spend more money on this product. Don't buy it!!!!
I have gotten two of these devices and both have locked up on me. There is no support online and no one can figure out how to reset it. Don't waste your money!
I just purchased the Linksys CF card for my IPAQ. The Driver for Pocket Pc 2003 isnt on the install disk. You have to download it from a ftp site at linksys! Problem is that the BETA driver isnt there! They put there ad that it is for 2003 but it isnt! Good luck in getting the driver!
The green color is very cute. The plastic carrying case is convenient. They don't fall off, and they clean up nicely.I'm afraid that's all the nice things I can say.While they don't fall off, they don't stay in place either. They slip away from my ear canals, with the obvious terrible effect on the sound. Everything else I'll say is assuming that they are in the proper position!These are the least sensitive 'phones I've ever used. In all too many situations I have to turn my iPod all the way up, which yields an ear-shattering volume with all the other 'phones I've used.The sound (as others have noted) is almost completely lacking in bass. Perhaps the midrange-heavy balance is meant to keep speech intelligible over the noise of exercise -- that actually works out pretty well. They are adequate for spoken-word podcasts when you're exercising, but there's no point in using them for music under any circumstances.Koss KSC75's cost half as much, look twice as silly, sound at least 10 times better, and stay where you put them.
I am not totally sure what to think except some things stick out right away that I do NOT like about the camera.Negative1. The shutter is VERY, VERY, slow.2. The supplied 8MB media card is too little. The saving grace is the Free 64 MB mail-in.3. 50% of the pictures I take are blurry.4. No power cable. That is an extra(...).5. ASM - you have to go to the menu to switch between A and SPositive1. 10X optical (never use digital, your software can do that)2. Fairly easy to use3. Good manual settingsI have an old Sony Mavica FD7 and Never get blurry pictures even at 10X zoom. All my picture were easy to take and now my kids use it w/o any difficulty at all. I don't see that the c-700 uses very good fixed settings on the dial (portrait, etc.)I am still seeing if I can get more out of this camera but need alot of convincing weather to keep it or return it.
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.
We have owned three of these and none have been reliable. The first arrived with a cord that would not retract. Amazon replaced it and that one lasted one year before it failed. It sounded like broken bits of plastic were inside the fan so we stopped using it. We ordered another and it failed after 6 weeks. The fan speed on 'high' is about what you would get on 'low.' There seems to be a quality issue here that I advise you to stay away from.
There is no &quot;ZERO star&quot;, so I have to give &quot;ONE star&quot;. I tried this flash drive on several different machines and got the same terrible experience! I pluged it in the PC. When I finish the work, I could NOT unplug it from the USB port! I was going to an appointment, but I just could NOT get this junk out of my PC!!! I was late for my appointment!!! I used some thin metal chip to insert to the side of the USB port in order to get it out. I not only failed to get it out, but also scratched my finger!!! My finger began to bleed!!! Dear god!!! The other day, when it got stuck in my office machine again, I even called the technician to unplug it. It took him 20 min to get it out with tools. I also used a Kingston flash drive and it never has this problem! I think Kingston is good. Don't buy this SanDisk cruzer. This drive is junk!
I bought this Linksys WRT55AG at Fry's on my trip to the US then come back Taiwan. Tried to set it up with my ADSL dial-up (dynamic IP) for whole night and still can't get throught the line. Its WAN/PPPOE doesn't work at all.What happened is it retried PPPOE dialing to the ADSL modem for couple of times; could't establish the line for some unknown reason; then simply RESET itself. Once it reset, the PC used to configure it through Ethernet port runing IE Browser lost connection, then I have to wait for the lengthy bootup sequence before IE browser can connect it, then it failed to establish ADSL dail-up again, then RESET, then .... This happened just like a dead loop until I unpluged the ADSL modem.After all night failure, I downgraded it to be an AP(instead of an IP sharing router that it supposed to be) and used WinXP to do the PPPOE job, then everything was just fine (even with strong AES security ON, but I just tried G band, not A band). But why you pay extra for this useless "router" feature?Its PPPOE protocol definately has bug, and the RESET-system-upon-WAN-failure problem make this bug un-tolerable.
When I bought this player I thought what the heck, what couldgo wrong with it. besides the mechanical problems, it is an inferiormachine. the eject button is right next to the stop button, so if your fingers slip a touch, you have to close the tray again and find where you left off in the movie, therefore another awful problem: it won't remember where you left off at! the booklet came apart in two days. it was half-#$! attached by two staples. and if the machine is unplugged, you have to reprogam your remote for your television, because it'll forget the code! it started screwing up on the matrix and I took it in to exchange it, since I bought the extended warrenty. needless to say it is heading off to the shop, and thank god for the no-lemon policy! because I WILL keep sending it back 'till I get what I want. when I was at the service desk, I saw a panasonic and a sony DVD player brought in around the same time. it's too late for me, but my advice to those who want a dvd now, please wait. it's a new technology and many things are wrong with it...if you must buy one, DO NOT BUY THIS DVD PLAYER. the price may be attractive, but it is garbage. stick to the two best names: JVC and sony. i regret for not waiting longer and making a more intellegent decision. RESEARCH! don't get information from the sales people, read magazines and go to independent websites for the best player.(i told them to test a bugs life on it to see if it would mess up!)
this product does not work properly. The earpiece works; but microphone does not work.It did not work with my 2.5 headphones being used in Nokia phones. Seller sent me a replacement, but even that doesnt work.
I made the mistake of buying an HP/Compaq system. For the price I don't expect mainframe performance, but I didn't expect the headaches I got. HP/Compaq is a good company, so I don't know why they put their name on this. It hangs a lot. Several times a week I have to pull the power cord to reboot it when it hangs; even holding down the power button for a long time doesn't power it off. The card reader wiped my vacation photos from Rome. The system has 1GB of memory that is shared with the video. Big mistake! It's not enough to run Vista properly and has to use the virtual memory on the hard drive to do everything. The result is a lot of noise as it accesses the hard drive, severely hampered performance, and a lag of several minutes (up to 10, if ever) to launch even some of the simplest programs. I expect the hard drive to burn out any day now. I will never buy a system built by HP/Compaq ever again.
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?
I needed some inexpensive locks to secure some machines in a sparsely attended conference. I didn't need much for cut resistance, so I figured these would be fine. I was wrong, these are useless.The first problem was that they smell *awful*. I opened the box, and found them outgassing noxious fumes. It was bad enough I had to wash my hands after touching them.The second problem was that they just don't work. The spacing on the lock fingers is wrong, and you can rotate it out of a computer when "locked".In conclusion, do not buy these.
I have a 512MB mini cruzer that was loaded with files. This technology sure is convenient until it decides to stop working. Be carefull. I have a classroom of 15 students and two of them have had these products fail. The reason I am leaving this review is that I just had mine fail. You will get an IO error and the drive can not be accessed. Sandisk support recommemdation? ........reformat the drive. Be sure to have back-ups of all your files because in my experience, these are not reliable products.
I hate this radio.I bought it because I wanted a good am/fm radio when we camp in far reaches of the Mojave. Right now it's beeping incessantly every day at 11:23 am, even when it's unplugged and the batteries are dead, or so it says because you can't listen the radio without it being plugged in. It is difficult to use without the instructions which you must take with you everywhere if you want to do anything with beside listen to am/fm and presently I can't find them to shut off the damned alarm. And it eats batteries like they are free.I hate this radio so much that I'm going to sell or throw it away.Unless you are an electronic geek with no other life, do not buy this radio. I hate it.
My friend bought this RR-US360 recorder about a year ago. Now she got a new laptop with Vista on it, and the Voice Studio software that came with the recorder (so you can use Panasonic's proprietary audio format) didn't install right. Turns out Panasonic has decided specifically not to support this device on Vista, so if you bought the RR-US360 recorder and now have a Vista computer, you are out of luck! You can't copy new recordings to your Vista computer, and you can't listen to old ones! Thanks, Panasonic, for selling a product and not supporting it!
I bought a couple of these. Kept one and gave out a few as gifts. I could never get the darn thing to work. I tried calling the company about it and never was able to get a live person. Do not waste your money.
A friend of mine purchased his camera new and I purchased my Casio EX-S770 used through Amazon. I immediately noticed that the photos were fuzzy and not as sharp. My friend took the camera and did several side by side tests and proved that the used camera was nothing more than a "pig in a poke". I have learned by lesson of buying used.
I am on an expensive overseas trip taking many photos. I had downloaded pictures to the 30GB video ipod successfully several times. After a 500MB download from my camera with many gigs of space left on the ipod, the photo menu disappeared except for the slideshow settings submenu, and I can no longer see if the photo files are still there. These photos are critical to my work as an artist, and I sure hope apple has some file recovery software or much of my trip is lost. Meanwhile, I have to recommend: DO NOT PUT CRITICAL INFORMATION ON THE IPOD!Later: I got to a fast internet connection and found info on the Apple site that allowed me to recover the lost items by resetting the software. Phew! I still can't figure out why the stuff disappeared in the first place. So, it's up to you....
This software will not download onto my computer whatsoever. Called customer service on directions and given website to download from there is does not work. Have tried on two computers!!! Do not buy!!! My money went down the drain and now I have to return.
Didn't work well with my BJC-85. Prints were patchy and stripy. Tried cleaning the print heads, did nozzle checks, switched cartridges. Only thing that fixed the issues was switching back to ink from Cannon.
The ink does not dry correctly. Everything smudges. This is what you get for trying to save. Save your money
There are several features that make this product unfit for use:1. While the on/off switch is on the outside of the remote piece, the switch for the broadcasting piece is behind the back cover plate which has to be removed to turn the device on. It must again be removed when you are turning it off. How could anyone involved with this product think a user would find this a great idea?2. The remote device must be turned on first then the broadcast piece. This should be reversed if it matters at all. Which it shouldn't.3. In the end, the remote is worthless because it doesn't stay synced with the broadcast piece. If you want to use the remote, you must go back outside to the smoker and turn the other piece off and back on. This, of course, requires removal of the back cover plate (see # 1).Fortunately, the broadcast piece does also display the temp so it can be used as a regular thermometer. Also, this unit has two probes, one for the temp of the food and one for the internal temp on the unit. That is a nice feature but only if the remote unit stays synced. Which it doesn't! Aaarrrrrrgh!Don't buy this unit.
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 bought a Compaq Presario 1200. A few months after I had it the battery circuit and the motherboard crashed. I was told by Compaq that the warrenty would not cover the repairs. Now I am stuck with a laptop that is not worth spending the money to fix. I would encourage anyone considering purchasing this product to think twice. It's definitly not worth the cost.
Digilife Fold-Up Compact Speakers for Apple iPod (Travel Size)this one was rite but other was misleading...not happy
the picture quality was fantastic...for the first 50 pictures,then message came up "cartridge running low" thought this was a gimmick to get me to buy another cartridge before i needed it,but no,sure enough 10 photos later all photos were purple.i wish i had never bought because now i have to pay to send it back.good buy if you dont mind spending $28.95 for new cartridge VERY often.
This clock does not work! It will not keep the correct time. It is a lemon and when I went to do a return on it, Amazon says it is a hazardous material and therefore, I cannot return it! I paid $60 for a clock that has not worked since day one and I cannot return this?????
I sent in the UPC's and documentation then they claimed they were invalid...only after threatening did I receive one check - but not the other (i bought two). Google it...a lot of other people have had this problem. Also check the BBB for their area - several complaints have been filed.
Today is March 25th. I purchased this item for my fifth grader for Christmas. She has used it carefully for only 3 months, and the battery will not hold a charge that lasts any longer than 30 minutes. I tried to get a replacement, and the only company that carries the battery is Coby themselves, and they will only replace the battery if you ship the whole unit plus a $31 money order to them. And THEN the replacement might cost another $60 on top of that! The player works fine, as long as you always have an electrical outlet or car outlet handy, but how portable is that?
Before you read this you should know that after my review is posted, someone from Panasonic will post at least two reviews to refute what I say. That being said . . .I bought this camera almost exactly two years ago and was very pleased with the quality of the pictures and the ease of use. Then, one day it just died on me. I went on the Panasonic website and filled out a repair order, gave them my credit card info for the diagnostic charge and mailed it to their repair center.Ten days later I called to get a status on the repair and was told they had not even looked at it yet because I had not paid the diagnostic charge. I gave the representative the info on the confirming email I have received and she said she'd take care of it and I would be contacted within the week with a status report.A week later when I called again, I was told, again, that I had not paid the diagnostic charge therefore no one had looked at the camera. There was no record of my conversation from the week before and, unfortunately, I had not gotten the name of the representative to which I had spoken. I then gave them my credit card number, again, and was told I'd be contacted within the week with a status.After another week, I called back to be told that the repair center was backed up and they had not had an opportunity to look at the camera. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was assured by Joe Martinez that he would have an answer for me by the end of the day and would call me back in person. He not only didn't call me back but when I called him two days later he still didn't have an answer.Finally, after over a month of back and forth, I was told that the entire lens needs to be replaced at a cost of $382.08. Now, I realize that the camera is only warranted for one year but it seems that the lens on a $600 camera should not need to be entirely replaced after only two years.Therefore, I tell you not to buy this camera. Not only is it unreliable but dealing with Panasonic is an exercise in frustration.
Although the product sort of works, it's totally unreliable. You can't just plug in your cables naturally. You have to carefully position the cable inputs in order to get a solid connection. Then, you can't touch the coupler or you will disrupt the connection. The plugs will not stay connected. There is no "click" from plugging in; it just loosely holds the cables.One good thing is the unit is cheaply priced.I have contacted the seller about it. Let's see if a new, actual functional unit is shipped to me. Will update accordingly.
The case was pretty. It was larger than I expected. The speakers were mono it seemed. Sound not great. I am not certain what it was made of but it looked like vinyl stickers and I bet the corners will be damaged quick. The inside is all black plastic. The front was metal, which makes it seem a little nicer. Sad that it is not higher quality sound and components.All in all, quality just above kid toy level.
Doesn't Fit my 98 Acura Integra even though it clearly states honda acura 98 and over. I'm a bit disappointed.
Over the years I have had many, many Microsoft ergonomic keyboards.The model 4000 arrived about a month ago. The design is good but the feel of the keys is poor. The action is at times very coarse and sometimes they hang resisting depression. Additionally, some keys are easier to depress than others which interferes with typing.Clearly, the bean counters have been at work at MS and have cheapened up the key action significantly. Not acceptable at all. More junk from China.
I purchased this as a replacement for my Logitech M570. It was the 2nd M570 I owned and I loved the first one (it eventually broke), but the replacement that I got was always a little difficult to click. I assume they changed the design slightly, or maybe I just got a bad one. My wrist started bothering me so I wanted to try a different trackball. I got this one and hated it. It was very uncomfortable. I ended up returning it and going back to my difficult clicker :(
Currently I have 2 wireless workstations in my house, and both use the Lucent Silver card. For access point, I have the Lucent RG-1000 residential gateway (I know, it's older, but I got into the Wifi game early).When I wanted to add another wirless workstation to my Wifi network, it was a pleasent surprise to find that the cards no longer costs over a hundred dollars as before. They now cost well under fifty. So I purchased by price and bought the U.S. Robotics wireless card, thinking that they should all interact together.Once I received this card, I immediately installed the software. As for the management software included, it's pretty standard, but not as nice as the Lucent nor the Linksys. You can set up multiple profiles, but to switch between the profiles is not as easy as with the other two brands.Then, I spent several hours configuring the WEP configuration on the AP gateway as well as on the card, but couldn't get them to talk to each other. I would consider myself to be technically very competent, having worked with these things since they first become available. But still no dice. Note that I have my RG-1000 configured with WEP turned on, with a custom password.I then tried a Linksys card (also 128-bit in 64-bit mode), and it worked with my Lucent gear right away as it should.I give it a 2-star because I'm sure it's compatible with most other environments. But if you have a Lucent RG-1000 and want to expand your wireless network, you may want to look elsewhere. As for me, this card is going to eBay.
After owning this unit for just over one month it developed an annoying hiss.Sony's repair service initially diagnosed the problem as a faulty video board. A new video board was installed but proved defective.The repair service man plans to return to put in another video board, but they are no longer sure that this will solve the problem. The repair service gentleman's second guess is that the annoying sound may be coming from two internal fans, in which case they say that we'll just have to live with the problem.Beware of this unit. The hiss that we hear can be heard from two rooms away and is a constant reminder that we purchased an inferior product.p.s.In case you think that we are bashing Sony, think again. In the past we have enjoyed many of Sony's products. While we may purchase other Sony products in the future, we recommend that others stay away from this particular unit.
I have had this printer for a year and a half now. The printer was incredibly difficult to set up, none of the drivers are current, and Canon's online drivers only set up the printer function. If you were hoping to use the scanner and fax, I hope you're skilled with computers. During the first year the printer jammed often and the paper feeder often misfeeds the paper. In the last six months the actual printer has begun to fall apart. The plastic hinges for the front door have permanently disconnected (I have to hold the door in place manually while it prints). The paper tray also no longer shuts properly, but remains slightly agape.Avoid this printer.
This product only sounds good after fiddling with the individual volume channels for each speaker, and even then the quality is not good. The major drawback is that this systems volume can not be programmed on a universal remote. On the universal remote, major drawback with this device. Other than that the menu is only active in DVD/Disc mode... and will randomly reset the menu and volume settings. I would not recommend this product!
I am extremely disappointed in the COBY product I purchased. The Amazon web site advertised that it would work with Win 2K and it in FACT does NOT. The time I spent with Coby technical support was useless and I was misled by them to think I could use this product with Win 2K. I communicated with Coby by mail and phone without solution and the last mail sent to them was a waste of time. There was NO reply at all. Amazon should not be promoting products from this company. My recommendation is that you drop all their products.
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.
Bought this for a friend after his was stolen from his car. Not a fantastic price or anything, but it was the model I wanted, and my options were limited.Arrived in fair-looking condition. Not great, but it had at least been polished up a bit. Plugged it in to transfer some music onto it, and lo and behold--there was already music on the drive. It hadn't been erased from the previous owner. Clearly not a refurb at that point. But I could have even lived with that until I discovered that the battery was also bad and would not hold a charge for the length of an entire song.Seller tried to convince me that they always put songs on their iPods &#34;to show that they work.&#34; Since the battery didn't work either, it was pretty obvious the only thing they had proved was that they weren't telling the truth. Told me I could return it for a refund, which I did.Still waiting on that refund.
Several years ago I had one of the first Microsoft ergonomic keyboards with a PS/2 style connector.I really liked that keyboard.For whatever reason, I moved away from the ergonomics and have had standard keyboards for a while now. My Dell keyboard recently gave up the ghost so I decided to go back to a Microsoft ergonomic and settled on this one.There are nice touches, such as the scroll knob in the middle of the keyboard and the padded palm rest.But the keyboard itself has a cheap feel to it (much cheaper than the Dell keyboard I was using) and the keys are a bit mushy...But the space bar is *horrible*.When you press the space bar with your right thumb it feels awful, it makes a loud click, and sometimes it just doesn't work.I'll keep trying to get used to the keyboard becauseA) I like the feel of the ergonomic layout.B) It's a little bit of a hassle to return to Amazon just because I have to head out to the UPS store.C) The price was low enough to take a chance.The biggest drawback is the space bar. Maybe it needs a breaking in period but I have a feeling it'll just get worse.01/12/12 - Just a quick update to my original review. I googled for "microsoft 4000 keyboard space bar" and there are a LOT of reports of this issue out there. Not sure why Microsoft hasn't fixed it yet. At any rate, here's what worked for me.If you pop off the space bar there are a couple of tiny triangular tabs - one underneath the 'N' key and one underneath the 'B' key. The one under the 'N' key was broken and hanging on. As many commenters in my search recommended, I removed it and cut off the one under the B key as well. This has helped the space bar a lot, though it's not perfect. It's definitely much better now.10/16/12 - A couple of months ago I gave up on this keyboard entirely. The noise that the space bar makes was driving me nuts. It's such a shame these issues haven't been addressed yet but I've gone back to a standard layout Dell keyboard and am much happier.
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.
Somebody else has also experienced this problem, i read that in review. But i ignored and bought it. When I tested in merely 1 or 2 feet of water.. that's it .. Water was there in between Camera LCD and the transparent hard plastic over that LCD. I thought it would evaporate or drain out but after 2 days it was still like that!!Otherwise camera is good with pretty good features & pictures. Bad quality with low light/ night pictures.Waterproof feature was one which struck me but finally it was the one for which I ended up returning camera.
Contrary to its claims, this remote does not retain settings when you change batteries. Not even for 5 seconds! That means that you'll will need to reprogram the whole thing every time when you change batteries. This is a ridiculous flaw. I would absolutely not have bought it if I had known this. The remote is simple and works, but a flaw like that makes it crippled. I don't know how long the batteries are going to last, but if I end up re-programming the remote once every year or more frequent, I'd probably be very upset about it. Because you will need the instructions every time when you program it, you better be careful keep the instructions handy all the time. What a hassle and a burden in one's life this creates! You would have to be taking care of that thing as if it were one of the most important matters in your life. But come on, it's only a TV remote, not a car. At this moment, I am not even entirely sure where my new car's instructions are (hopefully in the car). I know this remote will end up being a piece of junk as I will lose the instructions sooner or later. Just the idea that I will be trying to find the instructions every once awhile, and trying to figure out how I did it the last time to program the remote, makes me sick. Don't buy it unless your life quality is worth no more than a few bucks.
do not buy refurbished mp3 player i bought it thinking it was a better deal but got ripped off mine quit working within a month!!!!! do not buy refurbished
Unable to get it to work. I have tried everything recomended. Perhaps you can help me. If so send me an e-mail.
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 bought 2 of these in about a year and a half. Mind blowing sound and bass is unreal but they fall apart. I still have them and they sound great if you hold them up to your ears.
This fan came with four screws that were too large in diameter to fit in the holes and were less than a quarter inch long when the fan case was over one inch deep. Thus, I will have to either return the unit or go purchase new screws to attach the fan. Otherwise, the product appears to be as advertised.
Not the best noise canceling headphones, but if you are looking for something cheap (n not willing to pay over $200) they are quite nice.
This pertains to shipping. On Amazon, you can't separate the product from the shipper sometimes. Whomever is shipping this does not understand the concept of convenience, or why people buy common items online.I bought this online to cost myself one less errand, to avoid a 2 mile, 20 minute trip to Lowes or Radio Shack, because I had a lot to do and wanted to get this purchase my plate. The seller attempted to give me that errand back by requiring a SIGNATURE for a UPS delivery on an measly $8 cable. So now, having missed two delivery attempts, I must now drive FIVE miles to the UPS hub to pick this package up. So the seller can protect themselves from an $8 loss.The point of purchasing common items online is convenience. Don't inconvenience your customers with petty signature requirements.UPDATE: THE SELLER WAS AT LEAST NICE ENOUGH TO GIVE ME A REFUND, SO I WILL UPGRADE THIS TO TWO STARS.
This amplifier is a good enough design aesthetically for me. Also the amplification provided is enough for my casual use (hooking up computer or TV to in-wall speakers, indoors and backyard). I am not an audiophile so if the sound quality is not as true to source, it doesn't bother me (in other words I can't tell the difference mostly).Given all that, I was really hoping for this to work out for me - as I am just not comfortable spending significantly more on a simple amplifier that suits my need. But it didn't work out. I ordered it, and right out the box only half the output worked (I think it's called channel). So whether I had speaker A or B selected, only my left speaker (say) would work not the right. I tried to play around to see if the problem was my input, but no it was the amplifier. I was able to hook two speakers by using a common Red connection (the one side that was working) while taking the black separately (which was working on both sides). Just as a test, not that I was going to use it like that.I called customer service with a hope that there might be an easy fix. They were great. Within the first couple of minutes they recommended me to just send it back and get a replacement. I would rate their customer service 5 stars, but on this review I want to stay true to spirit and only rate the product - which is a 1 star in my opinion.Needless to say I didn't exchange the product, but simply sent back to Amazon for a refund. I'll keep looking to find an acceptable solution elsewhere.
My son saved his money to buy what was described as Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback (5th Generation). What arrived was an old severly scratched up ipod--not 5th generation, no video--with dried "kuck" on it. It was disgusting and we promptly sent it back.
After all the problems over the short time I've owned this (1% battery charge problem, active sync dropping, low battery life, etc) and now Toshiba's decision not to support the 740, I doubt I will ever buy a product for that company again. I owned an iPaq 3600 before and wish I would have stuck it out for the wireless iPaq (5400 series). Avoid Toshiba.
While I'm certain this is a good printer-- Be warned there are no drivers, beta or otherwise for this printer available from Xerox that will function under Windows 2000. With the release of the OS just weeks away! Also when asked when they might have a driver for this printer under 2000 I was told, &quot;I dunno. If we DO write a driver for it, I wouldn't expect it until after April.&quot; Granted there are some Xerox laser drivers that come standard with Windows 2000- this isn't one of them. For me anyway it was a big issue, so I returned it and bought the HP Laserjet 1100 (there is already a standard driver in 2000 for the HP printer)I was truly surprised to find a company like Xerox so behind the curve in the technology market.
I bought an iPod Nano the first week of December, by the end of the first week, the screen was ruined and I was forced to take it back and get a new one. It has been about a month and a half now, and the new iPod I received is also now not working. I do not recommend one to anyone, as the agony it has caused is not worth it. Rather than buying someone an iPod I would recommend instead buying them a cd player that you can use .mp3 CDs with.
Want a good laugh? Read my very positive review of this hard drive from late December 2001.Guess what...one of my Deskstars just exploded. Yee hah. Western Digital, here I come....- Roulette
Aside from lack of shuffle and the DVD logo pointlessly being on the screen my default when CDs were played (forcing me to hit "Audio Only" quite often), this was a great DVD player.However, as has been the case with other customers, my player simply stopped reading all discs (error code H02) after about fifteen months.Too bad Panasonic decided to issue a "disposable" product like this!
Be careful about what your are ordering. The explanation given online says it converts 220 V to 110V. I was hoping to use the device for a 220 Volt item, but this converter is not from 220 to 110 V but vice versa.
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
Bought this DVD player to take on trips. I average about 3 trips per year on an airplane and thought this would be a good way to pass the time. It worked twice. Now I load a dvd into the unit and it says "loading" and never moves from that screen. It wont play movies or cd's. So now I have a $130 paper weight that the manufacturer wont back up with out an extended warranty. My plan to use it on trips then put it away until the next trip hoping it would last a long time since I only use it a few times a year was a pipe dream. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT !
I got this in the afternoon. Plugged everything in and it worked. The next morning the USB ports had died. There was a faint odor of burning plastic, but I was reassured by a friend that is normal when you first use one of these. I was hoping for more instructions and a heads up on the odor would have been nice. I needed the ports so I give this a thumbs down.
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.
Slow lens even for a low end DSLR, lasted two weeks before focus stopped working. Expect better than that from Olympus and after reading all the reviews elsewhere I see that it is a common problem, would not be so bad if we could even manual focus but it will not and as with all major manufacturer's they no longer have local repair so you have to pay to ship for repairs.No more Olympus for us.
I have had this battery for a little more than a year now and it has steadily progressed to holding very little charge.At first I thought it was just me not letting it charge. But yesterday after the charger verified it was fully charged the battery lasted less than 10 minutes. I was able to get about 12 images and I have the energy saver set for 2 minutes so no it was not because the camera was left on.I would highly recommend looking further for a different brand
Bogen/Manfrotto equipment is the poor man's solution in photographic equipment. That's fine. I got one because I was poor. But if I could afford better, I would get better. If we don't scrimp on the camera, why would we scrimp on the hardware that will keep the camera safe and steady?Moreover, the sad fact is that the parent company of Bogen/Manfrotto now owns most of the tripod business (Vinten and one of either Sachtler or Miller -- not sure which).I have had TWO Bogen/Manfrotto heads fail on me -- a geared head (which failed after minimal use and a jarring by customs/baggage handling -- a jarring in which ALL of my 7 lenses remained perfectly intact). And this head (488RC4). There is really not much to the the 488RC4 head. HOWEVER, it's quick release plate is anything but. It is a real pain to release -- a two stage procedure involving a button and lever combination.Mine is now locked on so tight that I am unable to remove it with _any_ combination of tools. Worse, the cost of repair on these heads is comparable to the original purchase cost.There is better equipment out there. And a tripod is almost as important as the camera itself (especially if you are doing video or timelapse or long exposures).Save yourself the headache and pay for something with a lifetime.
The picture quality looks really good at 12 noon outside with no clouds but when you get it in a room with 60 watt light bulbs the picture gets really grainy... I ended up exchanging it for the sony TRV19. The TRV19 seems to have a cleaner and brighter picture.
I was sorely disappointed with this item. I knew it was cheap, but I did not know it was going to also be horrible at holding DVD's. It was pretty easy to assemble. Good luck trying to put DVD's on it and having them stay on there. The bottom lip of a "shelf" is SO SMALL that one minor, tiny bump to the shelf while placing a DVD on it, or removing one, will cause many, many to fall off. Once you spend a very painful amount of your time to fill the whole thing up, it gets a little better at holding them on there, but only because there are so many on there. Remove one the wrong way and boom, there you have many on the floor again. This would have been a MUCH better product if the lip of the "shelf" was say, at LEAST ONE INCH for the DVD to rest on. Two or three inches would have been a GENIUS of an idea. Oh well.. Final word: AVOID
Keyboard is well-designed (small, light) with good key feel, and it's Mac-compatible. But don't get it unless you can tolerate extremely s-l-o-w, inaccurate mouse function. For this price, mouse should work great, and this isn't close yet.
This item must have been a lemon. It would not read the various CDs when inserted (both new and old ones). Ended up having to ship back to Amazon for a credit.
I bought this player a few years ago and used it sparingly to record DVDs direct from camcorder DVI input. I was pleased with the many input options it supports including component, S-Video, and DVI. The disks created were playable 90% of the time. I used it to play other DVDs as well for the upconvert feature. Then suddenly one day, it stopped working. The unit displays an "OPEN DISC" message and never opens the disc tray. I have contacted Samsung support on numerous occassions with the resolve to be to go to a service center (for a fee of course). With as minimal usage as this thing had, this is a ridiculous break down. If it were more reliable, it would have been a great product.
I bought these headphones to drown out my obnoxious roommate and was pretty disappointed. The noise cancellation works well with fans and wind and traffic noises and things like that, but human speech...not so much. Could still make out pretty much every word he said loud and clear even with the noise cancellation turned on. I haven't tried any other noise cancellation headphones so I don't really have any basis of comparison, but I was expecting more.The sound quality is good, better than other headphones I've used (which aren't many). They are reasonably comfortable....at first.A major problem with these headphones is the durability. If you buy them, be careful with them. Don't fold them up and put them in your bag, I wouldn't even recommend travelling anywhere with them. Before long, the headband part (apologies, don't know the proper term for what it's called) got bent where the prongs to adjust the length of the headphones are and the prongs started digging into my temple. This was remedied by me with rubber bands, and this worked for a while. Then the metal part inside the headband part came out around there and they are pretty much falling apart and now I have that digging into the sides of my head. They get downright painful to use before long. I've been using these for less than a year and I'm trying to keep them together with rubber bands....I only paid around $25 for these while they were on sale, and I wouldn't even think about paying full price for them. I don't think I would pay anymore than $25.
I had a film-based SLR camera that I had invested a lot of money, and just hadn't committed to buying a digital camera yet. When I was burglarized and my camera equiptment was stolen, I figured it was time to make the switch to digital. I did much research online, and finally decided on the Fujimilm E900. When I first got the camera I was impressed with the image quality. To date, that's the only thing I've been impressed with. Pictures are often blurry, the flash is too bright, battery life is quickly eaten up, and worst of all, I've gone through three XD memory cards in this camera. Which, are quite expensive. For some reason unbeknownst to me, this camera seems to render the cards un-usable after just a couple months. For the cost, I am EXTREMELY disappointed with this camera. Save your money and purchase a $100 Kodak, Canon, or HP. I use all three at my work very often and have had minimal issues with any of them.
I had been looking forward to getting this product. Since I've received it I've gotten nothing but headaches. It skips on just about any CD I put in, including brand new ones. Sometimes it registers original (non copy) CD's as "NF DISC" which I assume means "Not formatted." Sometimes it says "NO DISC" which is even more frustrating. I sometimes have to try to press play over and over again until it is recognized. When reading an MP3 CD it takes quite a long time to read all the tracks. When playing from track to track, there is a slight delay between them, as opposed to having a nice flow from one to the other (terrible for mixed DJ CD's). And its bass boost isn't that powerful.I had a...normal Philips CD player before this one, and it performed much better.Don't waste your money. It's not worth it.
the headphones did not work at all when we recieved this and when we tried other headphones the sound quailty was real badI didnt expect this ferom SONYDONT BUY
This item arrived damaged. Also, the name used on the site was not the name used on the return label. Maybe they actually had a bad review in the past and felt the need to change their name on the site??
I ended up having to return my Access Point because it would lock up soon after I established an Ipsec connection (through my VPN software). This happened even after I upgraded the firmware :(
I was suspicious when reading the previous reviews about these re-manufactured printer cartridges, but thought to my self, "what can i loose?" I found that the cartridge emptied just when I needed to print something in color for my kid to go to school the next day. The two lessons to be learned here, if you leave your homework assignment till Sunday night, a small hiccup can be a big problem. The second is, you get what you pay for; and these cheapies will not be in my shopping cart ever again.
I guess I did not read all the reviews carefully. I thought this would be a good charger for charging two devices at one time on road trips. It did not charge my Samsung BlackJack phone. It does charge my bluetooth and my daughter's IPhone. I guess I will have to continue to look for a similar charger. I can say I received the product over a week ahead of schedule.
only .5" high not 1"fabric is not durable, wears through and hard to keep cleanother than obvious lack of function due to height, no leaks, does not stiffen up over timeInnovera is a better brand
- None of the computers I connected the USB were able to recognize the hard drive.- There is no manufacturer phone number available with the item.- I called beyond micro no one picks up the phone not even voice mail.- Had to pay the shipping charges for both delivery and return.
The Memorex player had so many flaws (apart from the skipping) that I ended up returning the player. While many other reviewers figured out and posted a bunch of &quot;rules&quot; to get the player to work right, I didn't really care too much. The rules were much too much for me to deal with. On top of that, the LCD screen is poorly lit and unhelpful, with its undecipherable little codes. The controls on the player were also a real bother to work with. It just simply took pressing too many buttons to get what you wanted out of the player.Contrast to this player is the RioBlue player which has a well lit LCD screen, and easy to use controls. It also doesn't skip.
I wanted something in our kitchen area because we spend the most time there. However, I wanted a unit which was small but with a big sound for those times when I wanted to crank it up a little as I would do with my big system in another part of the house.Based upon the reviews I read here, at CNET and other places I initially purchased the Altec-Lansing IM600. The sound quality was decent except serious distortion when the volume was turned up a bit.So the search continued and I purchased the JBL On Stage II. The unit is about the size of an over-sized bagel, but the sound is even poorer than the Altec Lansing unit. I mean really, the sound is only agreeable at the lowest volumes. Anything louder and it becomes tinny and shrill. There are no tone controls, the a/c adapter is huge and no matter what I do I cannot get the remote to function. I took this unit to my office where I am not able to use much volume.The third unit I bought is the Boston Acoustics Horizon Duo-i. I purchased it after a brief demo at our local audio retailer. It reminded me of some very small Boston speakers I used to own which produced surprising sound from such a small package. Believe me, there is NO comparison between these three units. If it's room filling sound you want, and bass, which, if not reduced with the tone controls, may set up a resonance from anything nearby which isn't fastened down, this is the unit to get. I am totally impressed with this unit. Crank it up.
I purchased Bose 123 GS speakers partly because of the hype about Bose products. The speakers do not work and the company does not stand behind their product. Page 55 of the manual states if the speakers cut out unplug the acoustimas module for one minute and plug back in. This happens constantly and if you are watching TV you will have to do this many times. I called the company twice and was told this was the cable companies fault. I have had the same cable company for twenty years and numerous kinds of speakers and never had this problem before. Bose knows about this problem because they have it in their instruction manual. I am out $1000 and I will never buy another Bose product.
After using this product for five days in the pool (five hours of use) it no longer works. It appears that the jack is very flimsy, and that ANY stress on the cord attaching the headphones to the jack (such as wearing the headphones!) will immediately dislodge the wire from the jack and rending the headphones useless.It's a shame- I was SO excited to find a set of headphones that stayed put while I swam laps, and was comfortable. But the fact they died so quickly (I normally get at least a month out of the cheapy ones) just irritates me. I'd wait a while for the company to perfect these, because clearly the first ones produced have some major issues.I don't understand why someone can't invent a sturdy, comfortable pair of waterproof headphones. They don't have to be high fidelity or anything, just as long as they don't short out all the time.
My 440 came as part of a package, and boy I wish it hadn't. It skips big parts of every document, compresses part of the text on most things, and just starts printing gobbldygook on page after page. None of the troubleshooting tips has helped, but my thirty days is up (I kept thinking it had to get better, or I was doing something wrong) and I'm stuck. I finally disconnected it and stuck in an old HP which is infinitely more reliable.
I am disappointed that it only had a lifespan of one year. It goes out with any moderate use and has to be reset. That is annoying when you are trying to work. After reading lots of reviews in many forums, this looks like a systemic problem. I'm moving on.
this item did not work, not sure if it was defective but it did not work. it wasn't worth the effort to file out the claim and get a returns auth to return it. the company did make that offer
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.
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.
This power strip does not have a cord! Be Warned... If you buy this you'll need to buY a separate power cord and buy a receptacle and then break out a metal piece and spend time trying to put it together.2 separate people at our company ordered these... BIG MISTAKE...
I found this item defective upon trying it in my vehicle. The cassette stayed in for no more than 4-5 minutes and then ejected. I reinserted and it ejected again after just a few seconds and would not stay in the tape player. I tried it in another vehicle with the same results. I was on a trip to the midwest and was hoping to listen to my XM radio using this adapter. Good thing the radio had a FM transmitter. When getting to my destination I purchased another one at Radio Shack and it works perfectly. Perhaps I just got a bad one.
ridiculous: the space bar doesn't work properly. this, i realized too late, is a known design flaw that microsoft hasn't bothered to fix in years of selling this product. disgraceful
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.
Pyle Pro uses generic non-Neutrik brand connectors. They are terrible. The first time I plugged this in, the coupler pulled right off the connector. The coupler threads are thin and strip very easily.Lesson learned, I be buying Neutrik brand connectors and building my own cables from now on!!
I bought another one a week earlier and that one came factory sealed, but this one was just in a bag. I've been waiting on setting all my new equipment up until I got these and now I have to wait even longer to have a replacement shipped. I'm sure the used ones work just fine, but the thing is is that isn't what I paid for. If anyone else got a used product sent to them, please let me know, I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I can't review this product due to the fact that you NEVER delivered it to my address and it was returned to your stores.I doubt if I will perform any further purchases from your site.
This is a piece of junk with LCD display defect in the first place. Do NOT buy it.
I bought this receiver last March and was very pleased with it until it just quit working. I thought...no problem, it's still under warranty, so I'll just get it fixed. That's when the real problems began. I happen to live in Anchorage, AK. and there is no authorized service center for Aiwa in Anchorage. I have been unable to access their Web sight for the nearest service center and their automated phone system continually disconnects. This has been going on for weeks! The reciever WAS great, but Aiwa USA needs to get their act together. I should have been suspect of buying another Aiwa product because I had a similar experience with Aiwa when I lived in San Diego, CA. I think I have definitely learned my lesson this time. NO MORE AIWA PRODUCTS FOR ME!!!
Don't buy this Man 804RC2 unless you try it first with your gear to be sure it does what you want (i.e., don't buy on name or photo alone). All the bearings are dry plastic-on-plastic. I needed this to hold my high optical-powered gear steady and to get there smoothly and easily. Instead, every movement is jerk, jerk, jerk -- oversteer, jerk, jerk, -- understeer, -- jerk, jerk ...same. Almost better to handhold your gear and rest it on a tree. I finally resorted to spraying WD-40 in the joints and it actually improved things a bit. Total waste of money and time. I can't imagine what use they had in mind or what customer would find this acceptable. It's just a complicated-looking toy pan and tilt head.
If Apple makes everthing works as it advertized, then it's worth it.
I bought this from Best Buy for about $60 13 months ago for our new lcd tv. The other day my wife plugged in a small space heater and it the power went out for our tv. I guess that should be expected since it was probably more amperage than the strip was designed for. The problem is that the reset button will not reset it. This is annoying because even the $8 strip I got from Walmart will reset when it trips. The switch on this thing stays lit and it emits a high pitched tone, but will not power anything. I will never buy an over priced surge protector from Monster again!
APC has several outlets but these are prone to a multi-outlet overload. My unit smoked without the 40 A fuse blowing and was traced to a faulty transistor that overheated and melted the plastic casing adjacent its heat sink. My lesson: use the highest VA unit at least 2X your maximum expected current requirement.
I bought this along with an RCA female to 3.5mm male adapter so that I could hook my headphones up to my PS3 and play without bothering my cousin or mom.Unlike other reviewers, the jacks did fit into the coupler.But like other reviewers, I only got audio out of the left channel.The black plastic grip was also severely cracked and splitting when I received the item, but I can look past that, since it's only a problem of aesthetics.It serves its purpose, albeit poorly; I can play without disturbing the other occupants of my house. Maybe mine is just a defective unit; I'll probably buy another later and update this review when I do.
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.
bought this for my young son and he broke it immediately. yes he is young but i think the head gear should have a little flexibility to it. the head gear has no give and i would not recommend if you want it for children or if you want to travel with it.
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 were fantastic for the few months they lasted until they just up and half-died. I would rather them fully die, but in fact, one of the ear buds doesn't work while the other one is just fine. Makes for some awkward listening. If yours were great, I am glad that you may have been lucky enough to have a non-defective pair. If not for their falling into disrepair, I would've been happy with them. However, even when they were good, I wished that they had greater ability to block out other sound. Because they fit loosely in the ear, other sounds can easily penetrate. This is good or bad, depending on your needs. If you're happy with the price, you will be happy with this as you pay for what you get... but don't expect a miracle for this price.
I was impressed with the charger for about 1 month---than it stopped charging the NiMh batteries it came with. I took it back to Best Buy only to find that ALL of the Rapid Chargers on thier shelf did not work either. A sales person and I tested them all, hoping I would be able to exchange my broken one with one that worked.It was more disappointing after calling Kodak ---they were unable to replace it or get my money back. I thought purchasing a Kodak was a smart decision, however, they did not stand behind their product which was very disappointing.
Well first of all the first one I bought died in about 5 hours. I got it replaced, only to have the next one die after 2 weeks. Is there a quality problem?A few major reasons I will never buy one again:-Very slow response time when switching songs.-Sound quality medium to POOR.-Video gets choppy at times.-BATTERY LIFE grew significantly worse every time I charged it. The day before it broke it only ran for 4 hours with a full charge! Please note: it said roughly 75 hours on the manual. Owch!-Scratches VERY easily. What is it made of tin foil? I can't beleive they would actually sell these things made of this material.-Screen scratches VERY easily. Not much else to say about it, after a week of normal I was highly disappointed.My advice, save yourself the trouble!!!
doesnt support slave drive's only mastersdoesnt support x64 vista promise thinks there above everyone else too cool to make drivers
I agreed with the other reviewers and would have given this drive 5 stars if I had written a review earlier. It installed perfectly and ran faultless and quietly, for the first two months. Then it stopped working and refused to recognise there was even a DVD in the drive. The breakdown was sudden. It wrote a DVD and then it stopped recognising any disks. I tried it in another machine with the same problem so it is the hardware.I wont pretend that my experience is typical but it may have something to do with the fact that this is a cheap drive and maybe you really do get what you pay for. I'm not trying to put you off this drive but if you do a lot of DVD writing then maybe a better drive might work longer.
I bought this player on the recommendation of Phil Love (see his review below) and our mutual friend Paul. While Phil and Paul love their players, I have been frustrated time and time again by this one. Phil's review is quite correct; this player works better with DivX and XVID than most other players. Unfortunately, it suffers from a number of problems, including difficulties with standard, factory-pressed DVDs.The video portion of DivX and XVID files sometimes unexpectedly start playing at fast speed in the middle of a file while the audio continues at normal speed. You can usually solve this problem by pressing the fast-forward button and then quickly reverting back to normal speed. Of course, then you'll have to "rewind" back to where you where. Sometimes, attempts to rewind these files will kick you completely out of playback and you'll have to start over from the beginning and fast-foward to where you were. It doesn't take too many times for this to happen before you start getting a poor opinion of this player.But by far the most baffling problems occur with standard DVDs. I can accept spotty performance with DivX and XVID files, but a DVD player damn well ought to play standard, factory-pressed DVDs correctly. It is not at all uncommon for this player to fail to play part or all of a DVD. As far as I can tell, this has nothing to do with scratches on the disk or any other physical problem. The last straw was when I put my brand new Star Wars Episode III disk into the player upon receiving it. Some of the special features wouldn't play and some of the chapters of the movie wouldn't either. Sometimes doing a power-cycle would fix the problem and sometimes not. Needless to say, if you rent a DVD from the video store only to find out that your player won't accept it, that puts a damper on the evening.This player isn't completely worthless and I do appreciate that it does a better job of playing DivX and XVID files than the past players I've owned. But I would strongly suggest that you purchase this as a secondary player only.
I place it in my console and it makes a few noises then pops back out. I looked up troubleshooting tips to no avail. I tried a normal cassette and it worked so i know it is not my player. Product is useless, definitely don't buy.
Received the error message "Charging is not supported with this accessory" when plugged into an iPod Touch. A first Generation and a 4th Generation iPod Touch were used and the same message came up.
In reading the reviews I guess this is just hit and miss. It seems to have worked for some people, but didn't work at all for me. I don't like the loud beeping noise, but I wouldn't mind it if it was repelling the squirrels, if anything I seem to have more of them. It was a waste of money for me.
This product works fine for about an hour, but then it will intermittently cut out for about 1-2 seconds, then play fine. This bridge is NOT good for parties, because during the music it just stops, then starts, then stops. I have started over from the default settings, but there is something wrong with the buffer in this unit. I have a linksys router with default settings, but this does not influence anything. It also is a little tricky to install. I have over a decade of technical support experience, and I have determined that this device has a buffer that is either not big enough or is not designed for streaming data.
A "birdie" is a spurious signal generated within the radio, such that this signal can be heard by the radio. In this case, the 18WXSTII has one channel that seems like it always has a signal on it, and that signal is the birdie. I think it was channel 4. The birdie signal was loud enough that it would block out any medium or weak real signals. Now, in other wide-band general-coverage radios that use synthesized frequency generation, it is common to hear a few birdies. But, since CB only uses 40 channels, you'd think they could design it so that there would not be any birdies on those frequencies. When I talked to the Cobra technical support person, he admitted the birdie was a design problem and all the units have it. This was several years ago. It may be fixed by this time. Anyway, the tech agreed to exchange the radio, and I ended up getting a slightly more expensive model. I was happy with their support but sad about their design problems.
Only used this for a very short while and it stopped working. I have purchased other radios from Sangeen which we great, but NOT this one
I have this trackball mouse that I bought a few years ago for about $40.00. It's a great product, but unless this mouse has features that mine doesn't (and from the description, it doesn't) the price that's being asked is totally outrageous.
I purchased an APC BE350R Back UPS unit from from Tech for Less because it was the lowest price for the unit.I received the unit several weeks later and found that it was not a new unit,but a refurbished one. To make a long story short, the unit did not work and I had to contact Customer Service for Tech. They were very courteous and since they had no other units in stock,I was given a full refund on my credit card.
I have an HDTV and I thought could use this indoor antenna to pick up more local HD channels instead of having to connect (and pay monthly charges) for another yet HD cable box. This did not turn out the way I wanted.Reading the advertisement at a B&M; store, I thought it was cheap enough to give it a try. Unfortunately, all it brought in was 3 channels. These channels were local public broadcasting channels like I wanted but nothing else was received. Weak signals messages flashed across my screen for all other channels. I live in the NYC area so I thought more channels would be available, but this was not the case. I moved the two antennas that pull out in all kinds of directions will no better success. I placed the unit itself in different places with the same results.Maybe this would work better in conjunction with an outdoor antenna? I am not willing to attempt this and will return it.
I'm a technical editor and spend many hours at my computer. So, the keyboard is important. I really like the feel, arrangement, and features of this keyboard. So much so that I just installed my third 4000.And, therein lies the problem. My first 4000 had to be replaced after about 6 months because the "X" key stopped working. The second started sending random keystrokes to the computer after about a month. (It is interesting to watch your e-mail client decided it needs to create an infinite number of new messages.) I just installed my third 4000. If it doesn't prove more reliable, I'll look elsewhere for ergonomic keyboards.I give this keyboard five stars for features and comfort and one star for reliability.
Consumer reports doesn't recommend extended warrenties. If you still want one some credit cards will double the manufacturer's warrenty. Also usually going to the manufacturer and buying one is a better solution. Sony's for example is much better and cheaper. I had a bad experience with them...they use the HMO approach and in some cases you have to prove you didn't break it. For example, my HDMI connection stopped working with my Samsung and the repairman said this doesn't happen unless you broke it (very rude). I had to fight it and finally got it fixed but it wasn't worth the hassle. Stay away from NEW. One last option is to go to B&H Camera which sells warenties at reasonable prices and they are reputable.
Logitech needs to get their act together. The lag on the mouse is criminal. It is to the point that I can spin the mouse in a circle five times. Let go of it. And watch the last two circles appear on their own. So up to a two second lag. Which means you can't use this mouse for anything.
While the keyboard feels a little cheap, it's passable. The mouse, on the other hand, is terrible. The cursor moves too slowly (even if you crank up the sensitivity) and fine adjustments are very difficult.Additionally, the keyboard is very awkward to hold when it's not docked. It feels like ergonomic/comfort tradeoffs were made to make it dockable. Since the whole point is to use it wirelessly the dock seems unnecessary -- I'd much rather have a good wireless keyboard that doesn't dock than an uncomfortable one that has a docking mode I never use. It feels like the product didn't get the user testing it really needs, especially around the pointing device integration (button placement, mouse sensitivity).While I really like the idea of a rechargeable, RF keyboard, I'll be switching back to my older, IR based SK-7551.
I have an a75 the class action lawsuit model. It has been crap the whole time i've owned it. almost three years and still sucking. Just sent it in for the 6th time not to count the times i've used the recovery cd. I say get the word out they suck. Word of mouth is still the best way to spread truth and it needs to be spread until they start creating a real product and not a shell of one. Don't bother with tech support. they couldn't fix a cup of coffee. I was thinking about buying this model because of the price but I'm glad I research it on the internet.
Made out of cheap cardboard that tore when I was putting it together. I would never recommend this to anyone at this price.
After all the bad reviews I see for coby products, I thought _maybe_ they should have learned from their mistakes and finally make something that works. It's not a far fetched hope since this is their 2nd gen of this mp3+speaker system. But no, the unit froze on me by inserting an SD card. Turning the unit off and on again is of no help. It has a reset procedure, but only accessable from the menu, which of course is of no use since the unit is frozen. If they make crappy products, they should at least make the reset a hardware reset..
I've used one for about 6 months, copying LP's onto CDRW's, which I would then carry over to my PC, edit and split the tracks, then burn a final CDR from there. For that purpose, this was a more than satisfactory deck.But then I encountered an absolutely atrocious design flaw. Eventually, everyone gets a bad or marginal burn. Problem: when you place a CD into this deck or power up the deck with a CD in it, it tries to read the basic CD/track info. During that time, the open/close button is disabled. The problem is that, if this initial read fails, the deck may reset and retry, and fail again, and THERE'S NO WAY TO STOP IT AND GET THE BAD CD OUT!A call to Koss' service confirmed that there is no way to suppress or interrupt this process. They could only suggest that I send it in for service.Now, as I said, sooner or later everyone does a bad burn. Every other CD/DVD deck I've ever used had SOME way to eject a bad CD.This is an incredibly poor design and will, for many users, eventually be fatal.
At first my music sounded horrible. I figured out that I needed to turn down the volume control on my iPod AND take the EQ setting off (which I'd set to "Bass Booster").Having gotten past that, I enjoyed pretty decent (but not great) sound quality, only to have another problem crop up. My car's tape deck began reversing direction automatically every few seconds, cutting off the music each time. Ugh!...I hope this is fixable (haven't found the solution yet), but I sure could have used some clearer directions when I bought the adapter.So...so far, I'm finding this is not a carefree "plug & play" product. Hopefully, it'll wind up being fully functional, though.
I ordered this item because it seemed like a great idea , having two usb outlets , but after 5 days it just stopped working ...really what a waste of my money,,,dont buy it
Just after 1 year and 2 months, it just stopped working. I suspect it's the bulb. Called Circuit City, Panasonic no help. Panasonic's customer service is really bad. I had to call a local TV repair agency who is going to pickup the TV and charge me for transportation + parts + labor. Paid 3K for this TV and I might end up paying more than $500.00 just to get this fixed, and god knows how long it will last after that.
Just bought these computer speakers a few days ago. Got them UPS 2 days later. I was so excited...until I hooked them up.They put out a static/hissing noise at 0 volume level. The only way it goes away is when you hit the pod for mute. Even if you unhook the cable that goes to your computer, you still get the sound. To me this is very annoying. It is like their amplifier in the sub woofer enclosure is just over amplifying the satellite speakers.So I called BOSE! They did not care one bit. No help. Not even going to look into the problem or fix it. I told them that this problem is being talked about all over the internet(look it up), that it is only hurting their company and their product. Their response was "the internet is the internet and you will always have people complaining about something." I hate to tell them that the Internet is the way people shop and read reviews before they buy anything now a days. Needless to say...no help from Bose, just return the item he said. So thats what I did.When using the speakers, they sound AMAZING!! Nice bass response. Very clean highs, but NO MID range at all. Not good. Overall, very disappointed in Bose and in the product. Save your money and look elsewhere, cause if you have the same problem you will likely get no help from Bose.
Purchased TV in Fall of 2004 for over $1,800. Recently died and took it to a TV repair company. They told me they can't get Westinghouse parts and that even if they could, the main circuit board was fried and it would cost about $650. They also told me Westinghouse offers them no technical support. I called customer support to complain and they refused to give me the phone number for the corporate office. Don't buy Westinghouse products.
I bought two of these and within a year one of the batteries would no longer hold a charge and would need to continuously be plugged in and the cord for one developed a loose connection. The cord would have to be wrapped around the joystick just to charge. We managed another year or so. During this period the other batter went kaput and both cables just completely stopped working.I'm definitely going to try a different brand of battery and charging system.
After a couple of weeks of use, the card failed work losing all the pictures from a trip to Arizona. Attempts to format and stick into card readers have failed. For the record, my camera is a Fuji FinePix 2800 Zoom.I am likely to think twice about buying another PNY product (I have a third video card by PNY which is adaquete but could be better).
I compared several satellite-sub systems at Target the other day, ranging from a $50 Altec Lansing to this Bose, which was 2.5 times more expensive than the next-priciest system, the JBL Creature 2.To cut to the chase, the Bose was the worst--the worst by far. All of the systems were tied into the same audio track, and you could quickly switch between them to compare. I'm not sure what I was hearing, but it combined crowd noise, and announcer, music, etc. The basic problem of the Companion 3 was a massive lack of midrange. The sound coming from the sats sounded like sizzling eggs, while the sub contributed farting noises every so often. The announcer's voice was hollow and distant, the music consisted mainly of cynbals and snares and bass, the crowd noise was static. It was unlistenable. Just horrible.By comparison, the cheaper of two Altec Lansing's systems was a tad thick in the midrange, but the sound was OK. The $80 A-L sounded crisp and full, if a little too bright. After listening to the Bose system, the JBL Creature 2 sounded like a $10,000 stereo. It's available now on Amazon for $50-something.So I am awed by Bose. Any company that can take a product this poor and sell it for this money is doing something awesome, even if it has nothing to do with sound quality.
I purchased this card about 11 months ago and I've been having nothing but trouble with it on my Hitachi Visionbook laptop. The price is right for what you get. The coupler that connects to the PCMCIA card is very delicate and flimsy and for me a mobile user it broke after 3 weeks and had to be replaced. Later broke again after 6 months. The card its self is VERY frusterating to install if it doesnt want to work the first time. I am a certified Cisco Network Analyst and I've never experienced problems like this on any PCMCIA card. Installation can take 3 seconds to 11 hours. I'dd highly recommend looking at somthing different.
I got this meter based on the happy reviews from everyone else, but it has given me no end of problems. I simply can't get an accurate reading off it, I can't get it to zero properly. Maybe I just wound up with one bad meter, but color me unimpressed.
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
The first remote control I received didn't work at all. I was sent another one, free of charge, but that one only partially worked. It would turn on the t.v., and the dvd player, but would never program to the Dish Network. I got this for my aging father for fathers day for his poor eyesight. I am quite disappointed in the product, and feel my money was wasted on it.
The Kodak DX3600 would be a very nice camera except that battery life is very poor. I'm lucky to get 8 pictures before the batteries go dead (I use rechargeable batteries with the Easy Share dock, and AA Alkalines).[...] Kodak is aware of the problem. Here is their response to my query about poor battery life...'Because batteries are chemical products involving internal chemical reactions, their performance may deteriorate with prolonged storage.NiMH rechargeable batteries, if not used for a while, may need to be reconditioned as you would when using them for the first time.Otherwise, deactivation of the internal reactants may cause decreased capacity, which causes premature termination of charging. In other words, the batteries will not charge completely, even though the dock indicates they have.If this happens, we have a couple of recommendations. First, make sure you have the latest firmware. If you don't, consider updating your camera to the latest version. You can locate the update by going to:http://www.kodak.com/go/softwareOnce there, choose your camera from the list. The next page will offer all the available software for your model, including any current firmware updates, if available. The firmware download will have a "Read-me" file that contains the directions for performing the update.Once you have successfully completed the update, we recommendconditioning your battery the way you would if it were being used for the first time, as we mentioned above. It is important that you be sure you always have a fully charged battery. To do so, place the camera on the KODAK EASYSHARE Camera Dock. When the charge light turns green (all three green lights are lit for a Dock II), then remove the camera from the dock FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES, and place it back on the dock. The 5 minutes the camera is off the dock are the key to correct rechargingfor a new or uncharged battery. Repeat this same process until the combined charging time, while the light is red on the dock, EQUALS A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS.Once you have completed this charging process, we recommend that you leave the camera on its dock and intermittently check it for power (remove from the dock for a while then replace it). If you use yourcamera frequently, of course, you will always have a charged battery because you will be removing and replacing it. If you do not use your camera frequently, periodically remove the camera from the dock and take a few test shots. Doing this assures a properly maintained battery sothat you will have lots of power.Do not make the mistake of trying to charge the KODAK PHOTOLIFE Lithium Battery, CRV3, that comes with the camera. It is not rechargeable, and an attempt to do so could result in leakage. Also, please be aware that the camera will only charge the KODAK KAA2HR NiMh Battery. Non-Kodakbatteries or individual AA rechargeable batteries (including Kodak batteries) are not compatible with this charger. If you need a separate charger, they are available at the Kodak online store.Remember, your camera's dock is only charging when it displays the red light. If the light is green, that means it is either done charging or has detected another type of battery it cannot charge.PLEASE NOTE! Your camera's batteries lose power during image reviews and when adjusting camera settings. Use of the LCD screen is also a big drain.......................'If I had known about the battery problem I never would have bought this camera. Did you read the section above when Kodak states "the batteries will not charge completely, even though the dock indicates they have." We can send robots to Mars but we can't make a battery charger that knows when a battery is really charged? What the hell good is a battery charger that doesn't know if a battery is charged or not? So just because the little green light says charged you can't believe it. I tried the firmware upgrade and that was futile, no help at all, just a waste of time.As is, I now carry at least 8 AA Alkalines (they last about 10 pictures if you keep the LCD turned off) whenever I use this camera away from home because you never know when it will just shut down by itself from weak batteries.In defense to the camera I will say that it takes good pictures in daylight (night pictures with flash are worthless), I like the fact you can add other lenses and the built in video recorder is ok. The included software is nice. It includes options to adjust tint, brightness, crop etc.... The photo album is easy to use and makes saving the pictures easy. Also the removable compactflash card is a nice feature.So if you decide to get this camera be prepared to buy lots of AA batteries. Personally I will never buy another Kodak product. I don't think it's right to sell a product with an apparent design flaw and then offer the consumer a, in my opinion, worthless remedy. These cameras should have been recalled and the consumer offered a full refund or a camera that works the way it should!
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.
Cover not worth it, does not fit right, smells like chemical. Swivel clip broke same day I used it, wrist strap irritated my skin.
I ordered this lens after noticing in the item's picture that it has an aperture ring, which I need for an experiment. Unfortunately, the lens I got doesn't have an aperture ring maybe because they're selling a new version of it!The lens itself looks good for its price & I really like its build, also it came with a lens hood. I didn't test its quality that much, but the images looks fine when taken under appropriate lighting. The most annoying thing about it is its extremely loud autofucus.
I plugged these headphones into two sources--a computer and a high quality boom box. I made certain that on both trials that the plug was pushed in ALL the way as if you don't, the result can be mono sound. No sound comes out of the left side. I tried and tried. I even looked on the headphone set and the "in-line" volume control to located a balance (left and right) control.The "plus" about these headphones is that they are very light weight and they come with an additional adapter which allows the user to convert from 1/8" plug to 1/4" plug as it is commonly referred to. Another plus is the brand name KOSS, but what went wrong here? At least, these were my findings. I was always able to get proper sound out of "other" headpones on the two above devices--even with extension cables. Another plus is the volume control.The integrated adjuster knob slides easily in both directions and allows the user to go from mute to very loud. The KOSS inline volume adjuster that was offered as a group purchase with this item,wouldn't allow a complete mute or that significant of a raise in volume.At least,that was my experience! The adjuster knob protrudes enough to make it easy to locate by "touch"--unlike on the inline only volume adjuster mentioned above. These headphones also have a gel-like blue material that makes contact with the top of your head and this adds to the comfort.**=> Post Script/Update...After I submitted the above review indicating "NO SOUND WAS COMING OUT OF THE LEFT EAR PIECE," I removed a 3 foot 1/8" extension cord which I had incorporated into the separate connecting of these headphones to my computer and boom box."Without" the utilization of the 3 foot extension cable, sound came out of BOTH left and right sides of the headphones. However, I've been using this same 3 foot extension cable with my SONY headphones and sound comes out of the left & right sides of those headphones. The cable is only one week old. When I connected the Sony headphones to run a test, they worked. Even,in the past,when I've used "20" foot extension cables for headphones,this did not affect the functionality of the headphones.I would have liked for those headphones to have worked,but my experiences were not positive with them--quite the opposite!
I basically used this cable for a simple monitor hook up, because the standard 6 ft cable would not be long enough for the office setup I had. The image it produced was noticeably blurry, with a slight shadow effect. I thought I might be able to just ignore, but it was too frustrating. I returned it for a refund and ended up purchasing this cable on Amazon: "Cables To Go - 29607 - 12ft Ultima HD15 M/M SXGA Monitor Cable", which works beautifully. I highly recommend going for the better quality cable here.
i bot this item.. it did not charge my battery and it is very hard to plug into the camera..
I wrote a sterling review of this printer the month after I got it (Back in January of 2003). Now, 11 months later, I'm writing another review, this time not so good.A few days after I wrote that review, I got more printer jams, or more to the point, the printer didn't recognize the paper that was in it. I'd take the paper out and put it back in and push the button. I'd take the back off and put it back on and push the button. Too bad, I like to not have to worry about the printer if I'm printing long documents.Today I was printing something, and it wouldn't recognize the paper no matter what I did, so I ended up gently pushing the paper towards the feeder so it would catch. That seemed to work for a page or two, but every other page it stopped.So I removed the back and put it back on, which seems to work sometimes. No sooner did I do this than I hear a loud &quot;whir whir&quot; noise coming from the printer. The ink wasn't moving. The Whir was the sound of the motor that moves the ink cartridge back and forth going without actually moving the ink. Just spinning it's wheels, so to speak.Now, I looked in the back and I don't see that I could've broke anything as I put the door on, but even if I did, who would design a printer that could be broken so easily?This printer costs about as much as the ink you put in it, and lasts about as long. If you need a disposable printer, I guess this is a good price, but if you want a printer for the long haul, look elsewhere.I used to trust the Hewlett Packard name, I've had HP printers that lasted years.... they probably still work for someone somewhere. Now I'm not so sure. Especially after that Compaq merger.There ought to be enough &quot;this printer broke&quot; reviews on this site to steer you away from this one. I'm not the only one.
Initially I was pleased with the SanDisk 512mb; earphones weren't very good, but with the money saved, could get a better pair. Eats a AAA battery up faster than the manufacturer claims.Unfortunately, the device doesn't seem built to last - within two months of use, sound output to one channel cut out. At first thought it was a problem with the earphones - but it wasn't - same loss of sound in the left side with 3 different sets of phones (including the ones that came with it). It was nice while it lasted...
I bought these binoculars because I lost my other cheap pair. When I first looked through them I noticed that they seemed really dark and narrow. When I found my other pair(8x20) I noticed that the Vivitar binoculars let less light in when they should have let more than double the light pass through. I also saw how narrow the field of view on these binoculars really was when I was able to compare them to my old pair. These binoculars are not worth anyones money. Buy used or save your money to get a good pair of binoculars. If you are attracted to the advertised 50mm objective diameter be warned that any objective half that size from a different manufacturer will let in more light.
1. They're cheap enough.2. They have a cute cloth case.3. As others have noted but I did not believe, the lid keeps sliding and tangling with the input wire and the power supply.3. The sound is as light as the weight and as cheap as the price.4. I wasted my not much money.
This trasmitter picks up so much static - especially in the car! I find myself holding my ipod in my hand and moving around to find a spot with no static and then trying to hold it in that position. Not cool. I am here looking for one with a better rating.
I received the item quickly; however, it does not work to power or charge my iPhone4. I have not tried it with other devices.
I would give this camera 0 stars if that were a choice. I purchased this camera and didn't even make it through four shots before the shutter stopped working. When it arrived it looked cheaped and fragile and felt the same way. I wish I could recommend the Lomo Pop 9, because I really like the concept behind it, but after owning this own and having similar problems with the Oktomat, I would say save your money.
Gumball machine trinket quality soft plastic. Falls off easily. Lost it on a hike once and found it on the trail on the way back. Added some tape to the rim to help it fit better but still falls off (and now it lets dust in through the gaps because it doesn't seal all the way around). Wish I had just lost it for good.
I bought this media reader because I have two digital cameras and they use different media. The reader was easy to use, just plug it in to a usb drive, insert media card, and voila, your pictures are displayed on your monitor. Unfortunately, my media reader burned out after about four uses. This product is a great idea, but didn't work well for me.
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.
I bought these speakers about a year ago, and they worked SUPER well until I packed them up to move. From the point that I unpacked them they made a consistent (and loud) crackling noise that really effects the sound of the music. Not only that, but now I am unable to make the speakers go any louder than low volume. These started out well, but with a little stress on them they completely crapped out.
Worked great for about 4 trips then went nutty and broke. Just after the 30 day return window of course. Just buy a garmin or tomtom.
In December, I received a C3903A cartridge from Amazon. After putting it in my laser printer, it produced very poor quality output with obvious problems. The printed sheets had a completely gray and blurry background with light print as though the toner were spilling. I re-inserted one of my old cartridges to determine if the fault might be with the printer. The old cartridge printed great but it is nearly out of toner which is why I ordered a new (not re-manufactured) cartridge from Amazon. I contacted Amazon to have it replaced or refunded. They provided a RMA with pre-paid return shipping via FedEx. That was 12/31/2011 and I have the FedEx tracking number. FedEx delivered it 1/5/2012 and it was signed for by LACOSOSTA. Nothing has happened since and I'm still waiting to see something from Amazon to remedy the problem. Meanwhile, I can't print until I get a working laser toner cartridge. I know this is unlike my prior transactions with Amazon so I am puzzled over this delay and silence.Ron Taylor
I bought d-link dir 655 brand new from amazon, paid 75 dollars. I have been using it for about a week. I'm constantly getting disconnected and need to reset. got up one morning, the wireless network connection was completely missing. again, need to reset the router.I would give it zero star if I can.Never, never, never buy d-link again.
I received this printer free with my powerbook G4. Now I know why they have to give it away! The worst part: if you run out of black ink, the printer won't let you print in color until you install a new black ink cartridge and vice versa if you run out of color. I also have to press the paper feed button every time before i can print (why counldn't epson automate this process?). The amount of ink it uses is crazy and expensive and the quality is only OK.
Beauty is in the eye of the eye of the beholder so if you like the astethics and beautiful video screen technology, you will love this. I have an IPOD Video 30 Gig bought right before Christmas 2005.If you are like me and like simplicity, relatively bug free software (I can live with minor bugs and expect a few), and ease of use, then this is an overpriced duckling.I have tried to get this to work on my Windows XP and my Windows 2000 operating systems with no luck. The interface hangs indefinitely. I have patience, having no children and not much else to do, so if it ever did decide to "unhang" I'd be here ready to use the loading of media software. But it doesn't wish to be compatible with any of my Windows operating systems.I am a stockholder of AAPL and wish it to make me lots of money. But I'm more beholden to good technology than increased shareholder value and this, my dear reader, is a POS.The screen of the IPOD always seems to read "Do not disconnect" no matter what I do. It doesn't like to turn off. I can't load anything easily.If I were to design this, I'd want a cableless interface where the USB connection pops out from the unit and plugs directly into the computer. Of course the software would work with all standard operating systems...duh.I never got far enough to see if the file structure supported multiple sub directories. If not, that would be very important to me. It should function like a normal hard drive fur chrissakes.Anyway, I'm going to wait for their customer service complaints to go down and to get an later version. It's not the smartest thing to buy the first version of software or hardware kits.Not recommeded.
I bought two of these for both my wife and I. It's as hard as a rock and neither one of us could stand it for more than a minute or two. If you put this thing directly under your ear the pressure quickly becomes painful. Experimenting with different pillows didn't help. I sent them back and got a refund.
I purchased this item for an Acer computer that had limited ide controller, and wanted to add 3 additional hard drives. Big mistake. It seemed to install fine. But after hooking up the hard drives and rebooting, it appeared to lock up during boot. It was not locked up, it was in the process of permanently deleting all data on all hard drives attached to the card, and it did so without warning and without any message of any kind. There was nothing in the documentation about this possibility. I prefer items that are plug and play ready, and don't destroy data during installation. I won't ever buy anything from Sabrent again, they are on my black list, permanently, the same way they erased my hard drives. Recovery software was not able to restore any data or partitions. Waste of money, and loss of data... this should be labeled "PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK."
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...
I bought this to help with carpel tunnel but it has made it worse You have to really push to use the keys and stretch like crazy if you have small hands i have made 6 mistakes typing this..nope 7..bad news for me
As is the case with all iPod docks, you will most likely be disappointed with the sound quality and volume output that these devices produce. However, it is not so much the device as it is where the technology currently lies at. This dock, which I bought, is basically useless unless you use the iPod's "lossless" sound conversion format. Even then, the volume output on any home theater will approximately be at 50% the level as your CD/DVD player, set-top box, etc. would be. I am running a $25,000 home theater system and still cannot find an acceptable sound quality and volume level. Do not waste your time or money. This is a poor investment unless you can find one in the $30-$50 range - cables included.
Don't waste the money. My cd player quit after 6 mos and customer service refused to replace it. When 1/2 of a product's reviews are 1-2 star then buyer beware. Coby makes junk electronics. Spend your money on Sony, Toshiba or something reputable.
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.
I received a fake/knockoff item even though the official Microsoft item was shown and described.I already have one official Microsoft play and charge kit, but I needed one for an additional controller. I ordered the item sold from Bluemall(through Amazon's product page) for $9.99, and I received a cheap Chinese knockoff. I cannot measure the battery's capacity, but it is less than half of the weight of the official Microsoft battery.I guess finding one of these brand new for under ten dollars really is too good to be true.
I bought this set it up and would not connect at wireless N speeds. It would max out at 65 mbps. When I reset it, like unplugging it and plugging it back in, I would get the N speeds 150 mbps the first time it connected and would transfer files at that speed, then usually next time I connected it would drop back to 65 or 52 mbps and stay at these speeds. I Googled "d-link dir-655 65 mbps max" and found that a lot of people are having this problem. Called their support, they didn't have a clue so I returned it and I am looking for something else that will give me 150 mbps.
Unfortunately Kodak seem to spend a small fortune making their Disposable Camera's look Sleek and Trendy. However the Photos always turn out very Average despite being loaded with so called High Quality Kodak Max 400 Film.IMO Kodak Max 400 Film is one of the worst films on the Market.I used the Kodak Max HQ a couple of times and was disapointed with the Photos. Grainy, Washed out Colors.I've yet to try the New High Definition Film, hopefully this Film is slightly better.
I've been waiting 2 years for Epson to post a Mac OS X driver for this and it doesn't look likely in the near future (even though their web sight keeps promising a driver any day now. It's turned out to be a real drag having to have 2 printers (one for each operating system). It has turned out to be a very expensive paperweight.Not only that, but it is very noisy, is prone to clogged print heads and blows through a ton of cartridges. The customer service is pathetic. There is literally no way to email Epson &quot;support.&quot; One must mail them a letter via the postal system.It would take a lot for me to ever buy an Epson again. Even if I were given one for free, I'd have to think about it.
It makes lots of spelling mistakes even if you use it by instructions. After you spend all that time scanning and correcting the spelling errors you might as well have just written it down with a pen. It also had trouble connecting to my computer, also when I beam a doc to my pocket pc it could only beam a small amount of text at a time (otherwise it will give you a 'memory full' message on your scanpen, as the pen can only hold so much in mem while beaming). Even though it scans in French as well as English it only reads out loud in English also the computerized voice is sort of hard to understand. I think that this pen is too slow as it has to process each line you scan before you can go on to the next, then to correct its many spelling errors the buttons are a bit ambiguous. I'm a tech junky and have tried all sorts of gagets and I would have to say that the QuickLink Elite Pen Scanner is a cute gimmik but is not worth the money. So save your money and buy some real pens and paper, or type your stuff on your laptop or hand held. Not worth it.
Despite costing [little] and being able to print in very good text and graphics quality, this printer is a disaster in ink management. The ink head would get clogged if the printer hasn't been used for over a day, and it would require self-cleaning, which takes 2 minutes. If you don't use the printer at least once a day, expect to wait 2 minutes for the printer to self-clean itself every time you turn it on, which could annoy the hell out of you. Moreover, the cleaning uses so much ink that you could run out of ink at an alarming speed -- after printing as few as 70 pages. For the most casual home users this may be tolerable. But business users, beware. The frequent clogging, cleaning, ink replacements that would occur with this printer would seriously affect the work of ANY business user.I've used Epson Stylus Color model 400, 440, and 600, and they all had this problem. Avoid this line of printers altogether (which also includes model 800, and others).
I liked this hub upon getting it and it loads very easily..just plug and play on XP, but it got very, very hot after just an hour or so and so I am shipping it back and hoping to find one that isn't such a hazzard. It sat directly on my desk and the underneith side was way too hot. After awhile, it would discolor my desk, if not dry/burn it. Sorry, the price was right, but the performance wasn't. Keep looking.
This produce locks up my laptop everytime I attemp to use it. I know my port is fine because I use it for other devices. Basically, this product sucks.
who is the genius that thought this piece of crap up. It sucks, i went through two of them with their own different problems before i gave up and shelled out the extra cash for an iPod. The first player had an off center joystick so that i could not scroll forward through my songs, only backwards (very frusterating when passing a song by one click) then the second one just plain wouldn't turn on, it would get hot as hell and make a wierd clicking noise, but it would never turn on. Beleive me, go pick up an iPod for a 130 bucks more, it is well worth it for what you get.
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.
It came to be broken. It is a poorly constructed knock off charger. It only cost $5 so it's not even worth sending it back which I guess they count on.
The image shows 5 cables and the product is called "Cables to Go" (plural). This indicates to me I would be buying 5 cables, right? WRONG! This is only 1 cable. I looked through the description and the technical details, but nothing confirms this product is only a single cable.I thought I was getting a great deal for five cables, but for only 1, it's not such a great deal. Deceptive imagery. Beware.
You get what you pay for with this cord. In other words, this cord is cheap and never worked for me. The sound quality was horrible when I tired to use it in my car. The sound kept on cracking and sounded like I was hearing the music down a tunnel, echoing and never getting the full strength of the sound. Instead I went over to Sears on the same day that I got this cheap cord in the mail and bought a Belkin cord that works great.
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!
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.
TV properly broken in. Using S-Video inputs. Using DVD and DirecTV sources.Problems:1. banding that everyone talks about2. picture quality is bad. i tried every setting in the menus to tweak it. color reproduction and fragmentation are the notably bad effects.3. my remote died after a year. prob due to bad batteries. but nonetheless, other remotes of mine have stood up to that b4.the ergonomics of the remote is horrible btw. really really bad.Good stuff:1. surround sound is awesome for a tv. but doesn't matter or come into effect if u use a 5.1 system externally.
Rio seems to be getting out of the MP3 player business. Like many others my volume dial broke in 6 months (3 mos past the VERY short warranty) so Rio would only offer me $99 for another from their remaining inventory. They aren't making any more and to the best my knowledge are getting out of the MP3 business altogether.I also agree with some of the other cons: short battery life and poor recording quality.
Range is not as strong as i expected, it did not work well in my home as the range did not improve much over the old wireless-G router i had.
The cable was very difficult to put into the TV and computer. Then no matter what I did, there was no reception through the cable. I bought the cheapest thing I could find, I guess I couldn't expect too much.
Ordered the rollers in Dec. Loved them at first. Noticed that they were losing heat as time went on. Come March getting ready to go out for my Birthday, turned on the rollers, blew dry my hair, went to roll my hair and the rollers were stone cold. Power was on. tried plugging it in to a different power sorce. and nothing... Tried them a few times after that and still nothing. I guess you get what you pay for. They were only 20 something. But I know I'm going to stay away from Revlon on my next purchase.Joan in Pa
I purchased this headset based on the reviews and price. However, the headset did not work with my 5.8GHz, AT&T 5840 cordless handset. There was considerable static and I could not be heard well. I checked the product package and it stated that the headset is compatible with 900MHz and 2.4GHz analog/digital phones. There was no specific compatibility information on Amazon.com so I had no reason not to think it would work with my 5.8GHz phone. Many reviewers have said that the KX-TCA86 is not as good but for me that is not the case. I purchased this headset at Best Buy after checking the package and seeing that it was compatible with 5.8GHz phones. I can be heard perfectly (better than from the handset I am told) and I can hear perfectly. So if you have a 5.8GHz phone I would stay away from this headset and get the KX-TCA86 instead.
My Netgear GS605 v2 worked well for a little over three years. Then I suddenly noticed problems streaming music and video from the NAS which connects to my home network using this switch. The transmission rate fell so low that music could only be streamed for a few seconds at a time before it had to be re-buffered. At first I suspected WiFi coverage issues at the player endpoints, but then I noticed that the one computer hardwired via the GS605 experienced significant performance degradation whenever accessing remote files. I thus tried circumventing the switch and all file transfer performance in our home network went back to normal. Since this switch cannot be configured, I have to assume it is broken. I just wish it had failed by stopping to function altogether. Since it degraded performance, this very basic switch was the last thing I checked after troubleshooting our WiFi, the player HW, player SW, NAS, and server SW.
I bought one of these in April, and put it into service in May. After less than 2 weeks use, it simply died. The remote worked, the little LED lights lit, but the fan didn't blow air. I returned it to the manufacturer (at my expense PLUS $10), and received a replacement about 3 weeks later. After just over 2 weeks use, the replacement died. I e-mailed the manufacturer, but received no response. Since I already have $70+ invested in the original fan plus shipping the first one plus $10, I'm thinking I may just chalk it up as a bad experience and cross Bionaire off my list of brands I would buy.
The life of the lamp on this model is rated at 10,000 hours. We've owned this TV for ~3.5 years and have had to replace the lamp twice...at $285 each pop. WOW! I know what you're thinking...well, maybe they just watch a lot of TV. Not true. Even if we did watch for 6 hours per day, 365 days per year, a single lamp should still last about 4.5 years. We actually probably max out at about 2 hours per day roughly 4 days per week, which means we shouldn't have had to replace the first lamp until after ~24 years or so. Do yourself a favor...buy another product.Aside from the unacceptable lamp life, HD quality output was very good. Analog output was not nearly as good as other HDTVs that I have seen.
The camera would be as advertised if it was not for the MPEG2 file fomat and they use and lack of software control over your files. Sure you can copy and rename the files off the SD card, but don't save them to your computer first using the supplied software, it uses some compression method to create one huge file from all your little ones. And they will be little, 10 minutes record time in high quality for $900.00 + cost of 512 MB SD card, please.Lastly you cannot edit the panasonic MPEG2 formats like others using Adobe or Ulead, you can burn them straight to DVD but splitting tracks, adding effects, and doing the things that make a video look slick don't work well if at all. Many players don't have the codec available to play back the files either!Check the net for more info, plenty of angry folks on the camcorder forums discussing the workarounds for panasonics mistakes and misleading product info.
My husband bought the S360 because it was supposed to be a great DVD player. We had the player for just over one year when it stopped playing the majority of our DVD's. The player tells us that we need to Insert Disc, even though the disc has been inserted. We have cleaned the player, cleaned the discs, read all of the troubleshooting literature and followed each guideline. Still this player will only play one of our many DVD's.Our redemption at this point is that we bought an extended warranty and can get it repaired.I've always loved Sony products, but I am very disappointed with this one.
I would not buy this if you are looking for a belt clip when you exercise. It came with no directions on how to put on the skin or the belt clip. There is no protector for the screen if it falls. Belt clip fell off first time when I went to use it.(Never able to use again since it was white and I was snowshoeing). I am looking into other products that Sansa recommends for thisplayer. The skin is fine for just sitting and listening to player.
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!
WE bought 2 of these ink refills and after about 25 pages it is claiming we are out of ink and the machine will not print. That makes it a very expensive "cheap alternative."
if i have this plugged in to my dell power supply when i turn on my laptop, i get an error message before the computer will boot saying something about not being able to identify the power adaptor...you can hit a key and the computer will continue to boot, and everything works fine, but it's just annoying / weird that it acts like that.
Hey I bought an identically designed cam on this site that was for like 7.95 plus shipping. I think it was under 15.00 delivered. It is the exact design as this. This one does have some sales copy that sounds better. 1.3 Megapixel. The other identical one says on the package 1300k Pixels. That is another way to say 1.3 megapixel as far as I know. You will see the other one if you searh for it looks the same. All I can say is the other one is very clear. When your on the cam using it with messenger it is more than you need with a vivid sharp image. Go ahead and spend 40 dollars plus shipping if you want but as God as my witness the other one is great. I wrote a review on it if you would like to read it. Seriously though I am easily disapointed by products I buy. But when I get a good deal I will tell the truth on reviews since that is who I am. However if it was a negative I like to write the negatives just as much and maybe even more. I hate getting burned on things online. Since it costs you to send them back.
The item reviewed at my home broken, when I contacted the firm to get a replacement they said they woul dsen dme one, two months later I have not received one or any contact
I Bought This Unit, When It Arrived At My Home ,It Sure Did Not Look Any Thing Like In The Picture That Was Posted,The Packing Was Very Poor,The Unit Was In Bad Shape,I Did Finely Get It Up & Running With A Few Miner Problems, Yes It Was Used, I Would Say (NOT SLIGHTLY USED) & Probably {Abused} The System Is A Great System, How Ever, Buyer Beware,I Would Advise Everybody To Stay Away From This Guy, If You Want To See The Pictures I Took When It Arrived Here, Fell Free To Contact Me, I Will Be Happy To Sher My Experience With You, WHAT A JOKE.. I Do Like The Unit, Sounds Great,Cosmetics SUCK... If I Can Get It All Working Properly,I Will Say It Was Worth It,But As It Stands,I Would A gen Say Stay Away From This Guy... I Bought The Panasonic SC-PT650... From (tothm1103) On Amazon MarketplaceThanks For The Great Experience On Amazon Cliff
Funny that people like this product. I felt that this product was a wast of money. It will barely charge my phone one time and you have to remember to keep plugging it in every few days or it looses its charge by sitting unused. It sits now in my glove box never to be used again.
I had many problems with this product, unhappyly I found that he would be much more of what the product that I received. I had that to the same return to two times product for the same problem.
Disc after disc, burn after burn, Sony CD-R's just. don't. work.If nothing else, they're consistent.Why doesn't anybody sell trustworthy products anymore?
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.
This product is very unstable despite several "updates". Do not use with Netfix, as it is unstable and you won't enjoy the movie. Internet is fine, DVD player is the problem. I would not purchase this product.
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.
Didn't work on my SS card, fell apart in a week? Had to tape up Medicare card in Doc's office when it fell apart.
Advertised to work with Vista, but only works wired, or in G mode. Only G works in Vista-32 or Vista-64. Technical service gave up after 2 days on the phones with them.
I replaced a Canon Powershot S20 with the Coolpix. Even though I've only taken a few pictures (maybe 25) it clearly doesn't produce the same image quality with comparable file sizes.In normal mode (~700K JPGs) the Canon produced very sharp and balanced images. In comparison, the Nikon's pictures are blurry and look like they came from a digital camera. I tried higher quality modes (e.g. fine &amp; high) with mediocre results.Overall I am not satisfied with the purchase and switch. The nicest feature of the Coolpix over the S20 is that you can attach various lenses to customize shooting. Lastly, comparing the two bodies (the Canon is metallic while the Nikon is plastic) leaves me feeling like I have a cheaper solution in my hand.
It has great look and a great sound, but...ugh. The software. From the firmware to the desktop software the Zen is cursed with bugs and poor design.Start with the player itself. The buttons are tempermental -- sometimes oversensitive, sometimes unresponsive (i.e. sometimes there's a confusing delay). Which means it takes a deft touch to navigate to the song you want - and fastforwarding or rewinding through a song without accidentally restarting it or skipping to the next song requires the fine motor skills of a seasoned gamer.But that you can live with if you're patient. It's the desktop software that's makes using this a true nightmare. For one thing, I had the same problem many people writing here complained about - my computer simply would not recognize the Zen out of the box. I reinstalled several times; tweaked everything from the registry to the settings to replacing the cord for about a day when finally something (I'm still not sure what) kicked in and it decided to recognize the player. But even now, when I tried updating the firmware, the firmware updater will not recognize the player, so I'm stuck with what's there.OK, so I finally got it to recognize my Zen. Somehow. That's when the real fun began. Not. The Media Explorer Crashes. Often. Plus even when it "works" it's designed so badly it takes a ridiculous amount of time to get anything done. For reasons I'll never understand, you have to launch separate programs to organize your songs, add songs, create new playlists and edit playlists. In other words every task requires launching a separate program - some of which will crash on launch, some won't. It's always a surprise. Fun fun. At this point the most important programs won't crash on launch (although they'll occasionally crash midway through a task). But the organizer (for addresses) still crashes without fail. I was able to add addresses at one point - what changed that i could launch it once and now can't? I'll never know. In any event I'm stuck with the addresses put in there 3 months ago.But even when the editors work properly, they have the most user unfriendly design ever dreamt up by a programmer, so it takes absurdly long to manage songs. Changes have to be done one song at a time, and you can't sort or group the songs - to say mass delete, move, find rapidly, etc. To get anything done you have to hunt the songs down folder by folder. I tried switching to Windows MediaPlayer and Napster to see if they were able to do what the Zen software couldn't (i.e. *work*), but that made the situation worse. They just created duplicate libraries, which now can't be deleted, and I can only delete duplicate songs one at a time, but had to leave the duplicate music library and album/artist folders intact, which means I have a hell of a time finding songs now sorting through hundreds of folders that now no longer contain anything...well you get the idea...shiver.
Heard complaints on the sound of my voice,lack of clarity,etc when I used this headset.It was returned
I have had 2 of these microsoft keyboards, and they all have had the same problem, the keys stop working.
The cable failed after a month. No idea why, but could be because it cost ten dollars. Oh well, back to analog.
I recieved this camera as a birthday gift last summer and it really hasn't been very dependable. From the very first week it was losing my pictures and finding them again at random (I believe someone else mentioned this as well). I brought it on a class trip only to have the camera die on me. I returned home to find that all the memory card was claiming it was empty, though there should have been well over 100 pictures on the card. Luckily my step dad was able to restore the card and the pictures on it, but the camera has consistently pulled stunts like that. And yes, with different memory cards, so it's not that.Last month the camera suddenly shut off while I was trying to take a picture with it. It shut off with the zoom lens still out and even though I kept trying brand new batteries it refused to turn back on for more than a few seconds before shutting off promptly. I left it on the mainland when I went on vacation and when I got back it started up perfectly with the same batteries it had shut off with. Go figure.Besides those problems I've found the photo quality to be terrible. My boyfriend has an Olympus 3.1 MP camera that takes far better quality photos than mine ever has even on the highest quality setting. It also seems to have issues focusing. I'll get it in perfect focus and when I click to take the picture it refocuses before shooting. It could be I'm doing something wrong in that respect, however everyone else who has used my camera complains of the same thing, and I've never had that issue with other digi cams.In short, you'd be better off with a different camera.
The title says it all. If you want this for the GameCube DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! It won't work for GC. OH how I wish I had read these reviews!
I was a huge HP fan. I first got this device and it worked fine. Recommended it to my mom. After 2 months the paper kept jamming or it would pull 20 sheets at a time. I'm not as eloquent as wasted away in 3200ville, but I wanted to let people know my experience. I'm going to try the brother. I have read a lot of these reviews and have based many buying decisions on them.
I got the leather case which doesn't come with an armband so it's of little use. Considering the title of the product includes the words "Choose From Leather or Silicon Skin. Pkg. Incl. Belt Clip, Screen Protector, & Armband." I don't think it was an unreasonable assumption that this product should come with an armband.The quality of the leather case is pretty poor too. It's no bargain even at the "reduced" price of $8.95.
I was overly excited to have bought this product. Not only would I not need to purchase a separate head unit that plays MP3 files, but I wouldn't need to burn music CDs anymore. Well, IF this iTrip thing would function properly. Griffin says that you get the best sound quality on a station that has nothing but static. You won't find many living in L.A. Once you do, however, there is so much static that you hear during songs that aren't very loud. Louder songs will mask the static. i.e. a slow love song versus rock. Not only that, and I don't know if this is just a defect of my iTrip, after a couple of songs, the intended radio frequency will take over and shut my iTrip out. Its not my volume level because I'm not even touching the player. Nothing but disappointment for a product I very much wanted to enjoy and give a good review for.
Product failed after only 2 years. Beltronics quality has gone downhill.Do not buy, unless you only need it for a short time.
We play a cd in our daughter's room every night on repeat. This cd player had gotten questionable reviews but I went ahead with it. Big mistake. Lasted 3 months before the cd player burned out. We have an Insignia cd player that has lasted more than 1.5 yrs playing in another room. Shame on me for buying a cheaper one.
It's cheap and it works, but the actual product is not as pictured. I bought it rather than some of the others here on Amazon because in the picture it has a coiled cord. The actual product as delivered does not have a coiled cord.
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?????
My Palm never worked properly so I had to send it back (on their recommendation) to be refurbished. To make a long story short, they lost it, denied they lost it, and after about a dozen phone calls on my end they finally agreed to send me a new one. I'm still waiting. I could barely understand the service people and when I asked where they were they answered &quot;Bangladesh.&quot; They never had a record of any of my previous calls so each time I called I had to tell my story from the begining. I will never buy another product from Palm and urge everyone to stay away from this product. It's not worth it in any way.
I received speaker and docking station, was'nt overly impressed with the sound quality.I then saw a JBL unit with the same features and very good sound quality,It cost 2 1/2 times that of the CTA unit. I returned the CTA unit to amazon in a quick and easy process. Very pleased with Amazon.
I liked these headphones when I received them it was bad quality, I can only hear on one side and if i hold the plug the right direction!!! NOT HAPPY :-(They weren't the cheapest either....
DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT!!! DENON CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORIABLE!!!. I purchased this unit in April worked for about a month(same thing as below unit would not power on just flash orange) SENT BACK TO DENON on MAY 28 AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF TRYING TO DO SO, THEY REQUIRED THAT I FAX THEM A FORM THEN THEY WOULD FAX IT BACK TO ME WITH A REPAIR SRA # ON IT. COST AROUND $70 FOR ME TO SHIP TO THEM RECIVED UNIT BACK. TEN WEEKS LATER I GET UNIT BACK PLUG IT IN AND THE SAME THING IS WRONG WITH IT. SO I THEN BEGIN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO REACH THESE PEOPLE. FINALLY DO, THEY PAY FOR UNIT TO BE SENT BACK AGAIN. THIS WAS 6 WEEKS AGO HAVE HAD NO COMUCATION WITH THESE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY DO NOT AWNSWER THE PHONE OR RESPOND TO EMAILS. FIVE MONTHS TO REPAIR GET A CLUE DENON.
Unless your already proficient in video editing, DO NOT BUY this camcorder. You must know how to edit and change the format of the files, otherwise you cannot put it on youtube or myspace. You can't pause the video without started a new one. The clips do not seam together unless you edit them to do so. I read the reviews but assumed I would be able to figure out the software that came with the camera. It's completely useless junk. You have to spend the money on something more advanced to see your video clips on anything but your computer.Also, unless your taping in very bright light the video is too dark to see. It does have "Nightshot" but that shows your video in green grainy worthless shots.I really regret spending the money on this camera.
I bought an RCA DVD player a year ago. 25 days after the warranty expired, my player DIED. No matter what I did &quot;No Disc&quot; was displayed. I shipped the thing back to the manufacturer, had to pay $80 and got a &quot;new&quot; one. Now, 6 months after getting the replacement, my player has consistant problems accessing &quot;special features&quot; on various disks...video distortion while playing the second half of various disks...and won't let me play the last two episodes of any of my X-Files Season One disks. I am disgusted with RCA. I'll never buy another product from them again. I should have bought a Toshiba.
I bought this and loved it for the price, I loved the Sirius service. I bought it for a road trip. On the third day of my trip, the receiver was crackling and my dashboard lights and dials started to go haywire, along with my cruise control. I pulled over to a rest area and then my car wouldn't start. I unplugged the receiver and then my car started and ran fine. I plugged in later when I was home and my airbag light and brake light went on. I called JVC and they didn't have any answers for me and then I returned it to best buy and am waiting for a refund minus a restocking fee. My other electronics work fine on my cigarette lighter, my phone and ipod. I don't know what the problem was.
Just received the Noise Canceling head phones. I was listening to our TV in the front room. I then put on the head phones a slight drop in volume about 1 or 2 percent was evident with switch on or off no big difference. I could hear the TV with or without the head phones covering my ears. The information submitted with the headphones state a 75 percent reduction in back ground noise.So I'll take them on a plane trip and see if the background in flight noise gets filtered out.At this time I am quite critical about the fact the noise cancelation feature will not wok as intended.
If you want your data to last, avoid anything Ritek like the plague. Both the G04 and G05 Ritek (of all brands, Ridata, Ridisk, etc.) are crap. I have a lot of Ritek G05s that have at least DOUBLE the PIE and/or PIF errors after just 2 weeks after the initial burn. Check out CDFreaks and you'll see the entire Ritek line suffers from some sort of serious data degradation like this--at best, your data burned to the DVD will become unreadable in one year.Sure, the DVDs might arrive in pristine condition (no scratching to the dye, no dye spotting [indicating poor merchant storage, due to excessive heat or direct sunlight]), but the data stored on them eventually becomes unreadable (meaning it can't be read on a DVD burner nor by a DVD standalone player). Why else do I steer people away from these? Personal experience: I have already reburned 50% of my 100 Ritek Ridata 8x DVD-R (mid Ritek G05), which showed anywhere from 2x-7x the original error rates in anywhere from just 2 weeks to 2 months after the initial burn. I personally burned these with both a Pioneer DVR-108 and Plextor 716a, and it is NOT a burner nor firmware issue; it is a POOR MEDIA issue. Also notice there is NO WARRANTY for Riteks to be replaced when they fail! That is the biggest nail in the coffin against it, because if a Ritek fails, you've lost your data AND your money--with no recourse!!! This means I've lost $45, plus all the extra time to rescan DVDs going bad and reburning the worst ones.If you want peace of mind, the only tested reliable brands to buy are either Taiyo Yuden (mids: yuden000t02-00; tyg02, tyg03) or Verbatim (MCC003, MCC004), which have held up over time and consistently have the lowest error rates. You might also do ok with mid MBIP (Moser Baer India), which seem to burn with low error rates initially (when tested on BenQ1640, Plextor 716a and Liteons), but their longevity on data preservation has not yet been determined.Moral of the story? Do some reading on good media choices at [...]and DO NOT BUY ANYTHING RITEK!!! You'll only end up losing that money PLUS you'll have to re-burn everything and SPEND MORE MONEY on good, proven media. Avoid Ritek like the plague it is, if you want to preserve your burned data for years to come.
I had high hopes for this trackball so I did everything I could to make it work. But, as soon as I installed the MouseWare software, my security software started to inexplicably turn off. I am using Norton Internet Security 2003 on a Windows XP laptop. I called Norton and verified that it was not a virus (or trojan horse, etc.) They said &quot;It was something that you just installed.&quot; I tried downloading the latest version of the driver. No change. Logitech was responsive (over email) but said, &quot;Please contact the manufacturer of your program if you have a specific question regarding using our product in that program.&quot; I removed the trackball drivers and MouseWare software and have not had any problems since.
The first time I used this I couldn't believe that the remote and the transmitter could be that much different. I discovered that the units were out of range. When I moved several feet closer, the remote picked up the signal. Also, each time you turn on the receiver, you have to "register" the two devices all over again. This is done by removing the battery cover on the transmitter and pushing the TX button or turning the switch off and on. That is really clumsy way to sync the devices. Considering the battery cover is in two pieces, it's also stupid. Outside of those two issues, the device does its job.
I have used the old Labelwriter 330 turbo, for our veterinain praktices for 3 years, when finally the first one broke down last month the choice for the new Labelwriter 400 turbo was a no brainer atleast we tought. How disapointed did we get.First of all is was nolonger possible to put the labelwriter off, when we went home (not good for environment). Then it became clear that it was no faster then the old Labelwriter 330 turbo and even worse it pulls the label forth and back before printing, which makes changes of labels gettting stuck in the machine very high (which happend to us a lot). Also when printing to it from another computer it stops just before the end, then after a second pushes the last peace of the label true. Which means for us that we pull the label of the machine to soon and then it gets stuck in error mode. The software has lots of problems, for example if you repress bad labels in the software it won't print at all. My advise look for a diverend labelwriter!
How do you mess a keyboard up? Just arrived today, the 'F', '5', and 'O' keys didn't work. Plugged back in the garbage stopgap keyboard I bought for 10$ from PC Richards (which doesn't require software installation).What a joke.
Lorex LH 130 EC02 eight channel system.First, the instruction manual talks a lot and says nothing! This must have been translated through several non-english speaking persons before its final draft. Second, Customer Service is almost nonexistent. After you get through all of the telephone prompts, and hold times, you might get someone with a heavy accent that, again, talks a lot and says nothing. Third, Technical Support is even worse. The manual is hard enough to trudge through, but to get help with this through tech. support, it is worse than the customer service, or lack thereof. I was on hold for thirty-seven minutes. Finally rang through and they hung up on me. Called back. Another twenty minutes and the cut-off time 8 PM terminated my call. Called four times the next day and nothing.PLEASE, PLEASE do your homework. If you want a good security system then pay the extra dollar and get a good one that has support for its installation and operation. This company may not be around much longer if this keeps up.
I do not use them to much, just the normal. 6 months after i had purchased, it stopped working
I purchased this AIWA because I expected a high quality unit that I could use both for CD and FM radio use. To begin, I'm sure the unit itself is fine. The anti shock system seems to work. But the headphones are of poor quality and don't adjust for larger than childrens' heads. Plus, the FM reception is so poor that even in living in an urban area, I can barely pick up reception from local stations. The reception is so bad that the FM search won't stop on any station. This makes even listening to radio a pain. Apparently the unit utilizes the headphones as an antennae. I wouldn't bother with this CD player.
Cut the cable in 2011 and installed RCA ANT751R Outdoor Antenna in attic of 2-story home. Installed Motorola Signal Booster in 2nd story room adjacent to attic, thru wall close to antenna, to protect signal booster electronics from extremes of cold/heat. Live 30 miles from TV transmission towers. HD reception without signal booster very good. Booster added very slight improvement to reception. Booster died in 2 months - you can tell, you go from very good reception to `No Signal'. Motorola replaced unit under 1-year warranty. Second unit died 13 months later. Note: 1-year warranty on replacement signal booster runs from date of original unit purchase, not from the date of replacement. This info from Motorola customer sevice.Con: Reliability!Pro: Easy to install. Slight improvement of antenna signal strength is a toss-up.
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.
Received my iMuffs for Xmas 2007. Worked great for the next 2 years although the Ipod adapter was a little awkward at times. The device refused to charge a few months ago and I contacted Wi-Gear. They were absolutely no help. The response I received leads to believe that they were fairly familiar with my complaint and simply don't care. Beware - this product is not likely to last too much longer than the warranty.
I needed to replace my Harmony 659 that had given out after a year and a half. I very much like the concept of the harmony remotes using the activity based approach. Even though I think my 659 should have lasted longer, I purchased the 550. Overall it is a very sharp looking remote. I programmed it today, very easy and started to use it. I will be returning this afternoon. The buttons are way too close together and require too much pressure to make contact. Rather than use the "base" of my thumb or finger I would have to tilt my thumb at a right angle to get the right button and be able to depress it far enough (hey! maybe you got big thumbs!). I think I'll get the 670.
Do not put your laptop on this product without a good gripper pad under it to hold it in place! I LOVED it for the 20 minutes I got to use it. BUT with my 15" laptop it was top heavy and unstable. The bottom was too smooth on my smooth tabletop. It was bigger than I thought and the edge was just over the edge of my laptop table. A little jiggle and the whole thing slid, then fell over! SCREAM! My laptop is DEAD and being shipped off for a new hard drive. SCREAM!
Although it's a great looking case, quality is poor and Thermaltake was less than responsive in assisting with a resolution. There were several broken parts and rather than dismantle the entire machine, I offered to buy the parts if they would provide me with prices. Customer service never bothered to get back to me.I won't buy the Thermaltake brand again........
Normally I review STRICTLY books...but this product annoyed me so much, I had to review it. I took this scanner to the Martinsville race this past weekend and was VERY disappointed. I was under the impression the headset was attached to the scanner, but instead you get a cheap pair of headphones that are inserted into your ears, and the earmuffs go over them to muffle the noise.Well, throughout the race the earpieces kept falling out of my ears, and I spent pretty much all of the race trying to adjust them so I could hear. And the signal was very poor. While I picked up the local radio stations with clarity, the race stations were muffled and kept cutting out. Luckily I have an extra race headset, and am hoping that it'll work with the scanner.Also, whenever you change the batteries, you need to re-program all the drivers back into the scanner. This REALLY made me mad seeing as how I had to change batteries in the middle of the race, then sit there and re-program in 30-something drivers while also trying to pay attention to the race that I paid to see.Overall, I can't believe Nascar approved these scanners. They are poorly constructed, and are pretty much glorified walkmans. If I wanted a walkman, I wouldn't have paid $149 for one. Hopefully I can use it with a real headset, but we'll see. The only thing this scanner has going for it is that it looks good, but in the end, I'm just really unhappy with this product.
I purchased this based upon all the great reviews, as I really wanted to get my PC off the floor. It was easy to install so no problems there. But when I set the PC in the "L" shaped shelf, the weight of the PC caused the whole "L" bracket to lean at an angle. So although it does hold the PC off the floor, it really looks bad (like cr*p)as the bracket cannot hold the PC straight up and down... but rather crooked at about 15 degrees. There are a couple screws that hold the "L" bracket to the desk mount (the top part you see in the picture). Unfortunately the design of these screw holes are too close together to have leverage and to keep the bracket straight... no matter how hard you tighten them. I am going to buy a strap to wrap around the PC and attach to the mount; hopefully that will pull the PC vertical so it looks better. Otherwise, I'll remove it and buy a different mount or just go back to the floor and forget the whole idea. I have an IBM x205 stock, no frills. Maybe it's heavier than other PCs, but Com'on! This was a waste of money!
This review is for Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS port for increased bass response. Sound is fine for cassette audiobooks, which is what i bought them for. But i don't use them because even when adjusted short as possible, the earphones fall about half-way down my ears, which makes them pretty uncomfortable. Also, loose. I am 5'7" adult female with average head size.
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
I bought this in early July and was very excited. But it's not that impressive once you start to use. It's been giving very irritating squeaky noise. Initially I thought it may go away once I use it for some time. It hasn't yet. Probably it's a defective one.Second complaint is that the vegetable stains don't go away like the other cheap plastic graters, especially carrot stain.It's not easy to get the grated veges from the cone where it's collected.Have to give a lot of pressure to great baby carrots or potatoes. I am not even sure whether you can actually shred cabbage.Since I waited for more than a month I am unable to return for a full refund in Amazon. When I contacted Presto, they mentioned as they can do a replacement or repair as it has 1 year warranty but I have to pay for the shipping which costs $20.Macy's had the similar Presto with two blades which is more than enough for a kitchen for just $25, and very easy 90 days return policy. I'll never buy electrical goods or electronics from Amazon again!
I got this piece of crap, and its horrible, I immediatly returned it for the real palm keyboard, hey more expensive things, are usually better!
this started. out awesome only 66 dollars but it does not retract now :( i have another screen 144&#34; and never had any probs out of it ....same brand. ill deal with it and it does have a nice picture but it will get bad soon because it will never roll up.
I bought this camera recently and added also bought a padded carrying case for it. During a football game, I returned it to its case, latched the cover, and set it on the seat beside me. I stood up, and brushed it off the bench; it fell approximately 18 inches - in a padded case. This short and padded fall broke the camera! Kodak refuses to repair what appears to me to be a very fragile product. If you buy this product, treat it like an fresh egg (or a rotten egg as far as I am concerned. So much for buying American.)
I've spent over two hours tweaking this, and over an hour on the phone with customer support. The thing still wont connect to the internet. Don't get me wrong, the lights light up and my laptop can connect to the ROUTER, but the router wont connect to the internet.Belkin tech support told me to send it back. I will and I think I will try the Dlink Pre N.
What a deal. A 10' USB cable for .01... Wow - except for nearly 6.00 in shipping charges, and then it wasn't the same "kind" as what came with my ScanSnap (which I really DO like!!). If they are going to package them - they should be of the same quality, etc. Now I have a cable I don't use...
I thought the VR would help improve the quality of my shots. I was wrong. Even (especially?) on my D700, this lens wasn't very good. Maybe on a DX sensor body it'll be better, but I hated it on my FX body. If you shoot FX, invest where the money makes the real difference, and buy the Nikon 24-70 2.8G lens...it's a bargain at twice the price if you want your shots to count.
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.
Like some of the others mine also died shortly after 1 year. The Brand has a very good reputation and the salesperson spoke very highly of the product so I spent the extra money. The other day it stopped working and this morning I called the Monster Cable corporation and they were very polite and said I could return the product for replacement.Hopefully, I will have better luck with the replacement.
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.
Although this unit appears to be well built, it's performance is neglible. I hooked it up to my four-way splitter and it barly made a difference. I need to contact the vender and return it or throw it in the trash.
I do not recommend these for two reasons:One, they have a short battery life.Two, the call quality is terrible with these batteries after a short while. It is because they are rated 800mAH. Don't even bother with a battery unless it is rated 850mAH. The battery life may still be short on an 850mAH battery, but at least the volume on your calls will sound louder and you will have fewer dropped calls.I bought a battery rated 850mAH. The call quality was significantly better, which is why I will not go back to ordering these. I do not feel, however, that the 850mAH-rated battery extended battery life.BOTH will have short battery life. These will have lousy call quality. The 850s will at least give you good call quality.
Got a screen from Amazon.com the first time and the shipping time ws great. After installation we realized the screen comes down, but will not go back into the holder! It takes like FIFTEEN tugs to get it to retract. Frustrated, we gave up and called Amazon for a new one. Being the awesome guys that they are, they sent a new one right away.This one works marginally better. Most of the time 4" hangs out still. But I can deal with 4". I couldn't deal with 3 feet hanging out! It still might go back.If I had to do it all again, I would buy an electronic one. (I still might!)
While this bag looks great in terms of color, I hated the Waxwear finish. It rubs off on your hands when you touch it and also when you put something in the back slot such as a book or folder, the wax rubs on that. And if you put something that is rubber there, it will ruin that. I put my Apple iPad there with the Apple iPad case, which is black rubber and the wax rubbed against that and ruined it for good.The inside of the bag does not have the Waxwear finish so you don't have to worry about your equipment there however all of the pockets do have the wax and it can indeed rub off on whatever you place there.I returned this bag and got a standard canvas one of the same model and am much happier with that.
1. For every Zune you buy, $1 goes to Universal (why?).2. Confusing method of points to purchase music.3. Thick and heavy.4. The wheel is fake. Apple owns the patent for the click wheel.5. WiFi only for songs, not for PC Sync, downloading music, etc.6. WiFI transferred songs will delete after 3 plays or three days,whichever first. Even songs ripped from CD's or songs fromKazaa,etc.7. Songs with any DRM (other than zune-drm), even MSN-DRM (playforsure) will not work on theZune.8. Short battery life (you get less than 8 hours of audio playback).9. Has plenty of problems when you sync to PC.10. Even though the Zune's screen is depicted in press photos as being sharper than the iPod's, both have a resolution of 320x240. The Bigger screen with the same resolution means FUZZIER resolution. The Ipod delivers a crispier image.*** And oh yes, I do have both here, an Ipod G5 and a brown brick zune, which I won in a bet. I am giving it away though. I do feel responsible to tell other people that if you are going to get one, watch out. At least I did not pay to use this garbage.
We have two of these units and both come up "wrong disc" after several months of use. Coby says it is due to a damaged laser eye and there is no remedy so we'll have to replace them at our own cost. One was shipped back to Coby for replacement and the same thing happened after several months of normal use. I believe it is a malfunctioning product and Coby doesn't want to fix it. I will never buy Coby products again.
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.
Please save your money and do not buy this product.I too assumed my Nitrus would be free of the issues presented here, and in many other places. I incorrectly assumed that the problems may have been caused by misuse, and that I would take good care of mine so that would not happen.I purchased my Rio Nitrus from....a retailer whose predominant colors are royal blue and yellow. It seemed like such a steal for 1.5GB for only 134.95. I'll admit that it was a serious error not reading reviews before purchasing one. Hindsight, 20/20, all that jazz. I did read the reviews here and other places, and quickly returned to said retailer to get their extended replacement plan. Not always necessary, but Rio offers the shortest warranty of any mp3 player on the market. Makes you wonder why?I treated my Nitrus with extreme care. I did not take it jogging or to the gym. It was never jostled about or dropped. And it wasn't heavily used, I mainly just listened to it for a few hours a day, 2 days a week at work while stuffing envelopes. When not in use, it was safely in a case, tucked in my desk drawer at work. Hardly anything that could even closely constitute abuse.I purchased my Nitrus on July 25, 2004. On October 28, 2004, 3 days out of the manufacturers warranty, it died with the dreaded "Upgrader" message. I tried all the fixes short of opening the player. I am not the most mechanically inclinded individual, so I did not want to inflict more damage or void my replacement plan in case all else failed. Tapping the player--failed. Upgrading firmware--failed. Resetting it (using both methods)--failed.I understand that with any electronics purchase, you run the risk of running into issues. Its like that with anything really. However, one does have expectations about the life of a product. You think that when you pay over 100 dollars for portable audio equipment, it will last you longer than 3 months.Now given, the product performed great in the 3 months it did work. That does not excuse, however, the fact that it just up and died.Save your money, pinch some more pennies, and buy an iPod. People love them for a reason.
We have owned this for several years. The phot feature jammed and no longer works. We get too many paper jams. Ink expensive.
My G5 can see the UPS as attached through the USB port but the downloaded software will not recognize the UPS unit. Had to send it back because it is functioning only as an expensive surge protector.
Would not work at all in one car. Worked a few times in other car. Better products are out there.
This radio has NO SPEAKER. If you want to listen to it, you must use earphones. I do not have any experience with any of its other features, because as soon as I discovered that it has NO SPEAKER, I returned it to Amazon.
I'm an I.T. Engineer for a hospital and have gone through literally a hundred of these. The characters rub off the keys after about three months of constant use. Quite often the space bar sticks or keys fall off the board altogether. A piece of junk for the money.
This a is an overall good camera. Great pics, lots of different options, but the reason i give it 2 stars is because Of battery life.The batteries on my camera last barely 5 minutes, usually around 3 1/2-4 mins.. Ive gone through 2 22 packs of double a batteries in the 3 weeks ive had it.Ive decided just to leave it rather than sped wayy more money on double A's.Pros:Great picturesLots of cool optionslightinexpensiveCompatible with many different types of cardsTakes Relatively good movies.ConsLow battery lifeLot of shutter lagthere appears to be no battery savers optionNO VIEWFINDER Just BATTERY EATING lcd screen.
Be aware of Amazon's return policy before you order a large TV.I purchased the Samsung DLP 50" TV from Amazon and was delivereda broken piece of equipment. After talking to customer supportI found that they have a "no return" policy on large TVs and that I was liable for having the TV fixed. WHAT??? The customer is responsible for ensuring they receive the item in working condition!! This is absurd. Only an online store can hide likethis behind a customer service rep and deny all responsibility. They lost a LOT of future business because of a single transaction. Corporate irresponsibility at its best.
I bought these for my husband to use in his game cameras and all of them were defecting and giving me messages in different languages. I formatted them multiple times and still had not luck with them!
Bought this about 10 months ago because the price was good, but now the CD player won't work. it sat on a counter and was never moved or abused. If you want a cheap product and don't care if it lasts long, buy this one.
I ordered a 2GB memory card for a camera, and was kept in the loop on shipping, etc. However, I never got the package. I contacted ChiTek and was told to check with all my neighbors and the Post Office to see if it was mis-delivered. I did all that, no one had seen the package, and since the tracking code shows "delivered" (to whom, I do not know, but certainly not to me!), ChiTek says tough luck. Now I have to do a VISA chargeback over a lousy $22.43 order. Lucky it wasn't higher.With ChiTek's lack of concern, I will certainly NEVER buy anything that comes from them again, and I advise each of you to consider this hassle before you do, too.
I've been statisfied with Creative products, including my Mosaic player, so I bought the X-Mod. Easy set up. Sounds great. Cuts out to the point that I can seldom get through a song without lost audio of 1-10 seconds. I started out with the transmitter and receiver about 40" apart and they're now less than 36" but the problem persists. Would give it 5 stars if worked.
Unfortunately, I bought this right after it came out, paying the full $500, and as others have said, it hasn't come close to living up to all the promises made by Toshiba and Microsoft.The wireless networking works so-so, if you don't mind pathetic range and constantly resetting the system.It plays mp3's well enough.It does Ebooks well.I've gotten a couple games to play ok.It doesn't sync worth a damn, so I end up using CF and SD cards for updating and such. The battery doesn't last worth beans, so I bought two high capacity batteries for it. This makes the device very bulky, and takes many hours for it to charge, which is odd, as my 18v power tools can fully charge in less than an hour. At first I lost much data, time, and effort when this device had it's data loss issues. I ended up installing a very minimum amount of software and programs, and for the past 3 months I haven't lost anything, which is a sorry thing to be grateful about, considering how much I paid. Often, even with undemanding applications such as MS Reader, this thing will lock up for several minutes while it does it's thing. When pulling the device out of it's supplied case, it's all too easy to hit the record button, in fact, it's difficult not to hit it.The high capacity batteries went through a recall, which Toshiba handled well, my only complaint having to wait 4 months for a replacement.Toshiba has decided not to offer the upgrade to PCP 2003. I consider this a rip-off. The ability to upgrade this device was why a lot of people bought it in the first place, and also why they kept it despite finding out the performance was hampered by the OS. Both Microsoft and Toshiba are to blame. After all, aren't this things supposed to be somewhat standardized?In the past, I've had nothing but great experiences with Toshiba products, which was at least half the reason I chose the e740, despite this being a brand new product.It seems Toshiba has learned a thing or two from their unofficial 'beta test'...the new 800 is a huge improvement, at least in looks, button placement, and screen. However, I'm not about to throw away an $800 investment in batteries and such, cough up another $800, just to become another paying beta tester. I'm hoping this isn't becoming standard practice for Toshiba. I hate to see a good company go in the crapper, like HP, Compaq, Apple, and so on.
Update July 2010: Unfortunately, Koss has decided to save a few pennies at the expense of sound quality and durability. I recently purchased another set, and it has failed after a couple of months of careful use. First, the sound is tinnier than the original models that I reviewed years ago; second, the plug is now straight rather than bent at a 90 degree angle, and as a consequence, the wires break (apparently) very easily right at the plug. I have revised my rating downward and will not be buying a replacement from Koss again.(Original Review from several years ago): The sound is decent, though if you're willing to spend 20 times more, you're bound to do better. Bass is mushy, mid-range and treble are very good. The earbud is a very snug fit in my ear (and the package includes several sizes of earbuds that should guarantee a good fit for most people). The rubber material is very soft, so to mold them to your ear, you squeeze them down with your fingers, then insert into your ear, and the earbuds will then expand back to completely fill your ear canal.The earbuds function as earplugs with the sound off or low, so although they are not "noise cancelling", they do a good job of reducing ambient noise on, say, long airplane rides. You can use them instead of airline-supplied headphones, though they are so efficient that you may not be able to turn the volume down low enough.All in all, the price-performance is excellent. You won't have to worry if your cat decides to eat the earbuds (as mine did - which is why I'm buying a few extra pairs just now).
I never got it shipped to my place. I raised my concern but i had to go to the respective carrier and comcern and still i dint get it. So i left following up for the items.
I installed it to my xp, the GPS receiver cannot detect anything, the user interface is confusing, I tried everything, but the GPS receiver still doesn't work, finally I return it.Then I bought a Microsoft Street, it works perfect, quick and easy set up, except that it doesn't have voice functionality.
The remote works, and the activities-based interface is nice. However, if you want to control a single advice, the lack of hardware keys is a major detraction. Unfortunately, the overall experience is more frustrating than convenient.
I was on a tight budget so I purchased this product before a tour through Africa to make a documentary. TERRIBLE IDEA. The audio quality from the set that I received is about 80% unusable. I have tried to fix the static, clicks, and pops in post production but was unable to do it without making everybody sound like they were under water. Spend the extra money on a good wireless lav set, it will always be worth it in the end.
I bought this camera to replace my samsung sl40 which was inadvertently thrown in the trash by my 13 yr old. I have had nothing but trouble with the new camera and there is NO SUPPORT from the manufacturer. I have written their support team and have received 0 response. The camera will not accept the brand new memory card I purchased as they recommended. It will not format it and there are no directions to format it on their website. I feel like I just took the seventy dollars I spent on this camera and threw them out the window. I will not give this product even a single good comment. Very unhappy that I have to go out and buy another camera. In the meantime, I have lost precious time since my new grandson will not be this age (two months) ever again. I will never purchase another Cobra product, EVER.
This hub has several rotten design features. First, it is extremely lightweight, and the weight of its own cord makes it tip on its back. Thus,you have to set something at least as heavy as a coffee mug on top of it. The USB ports in the back are in two pairs. Unfortunately, the ports in each pair are so close together that unless you have a super-flat USB plug, you cannot plug in two USB devices in a set, effectively making your four port hub a two port hub.It works okay, I really don't find a difference in speed from a cheaper port I had, and I don't care about the lights. I usually really like Belkin products, but this one is trying to fake us out with bells and whistles (or in this case, ports and lights).
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.
Although I have not had the need to use the warranty, the vendor was asked on 3 different occassions to send the contract. This was also noted in another review that I read.
I would give ZERO start as rating if I could. This is my FIRST bad review ever in my 10 years of internet shopping. 1st, I won't say the product is junk, at least, you can't complain buying a iPod charger for $4.99. Don't expect to have decent sound quality with A/V cable. The main reason for my purchase was the internet radio. I expected to listen radio all over the world like few other products. However,it is just a joke. The directory is outdated and mess; the names on the directory list are meaningless; a lot of radio stations were down; no feature to update the list. I just don't understand how could they market the item with $149 as "original price."2nd, I bought it from a user named "World of Acessories." I believe it was a "promotion" or "clearance" when I bought the item in May. They have this (9801) item priced for $4.99, and the other model without WiFi (9802) priced for $1.99. Since I don't have in house wired, I ordered 3 of the 9801 for around $20 including tax and shipping.) The items arrived 2 weeks later, but they were 9802. I contacted the seller about the wrong shipping and looked for exchange. What I got was an simple 1 line email reply saying 9801 was out of stock and I could do the RMA return. But I need to pay for the shipping. I brought the box down to the Post Office, the shipping cost is close to another $20. Email the seller again, no reply at all. Worst service, very bad experience. Now they are just use as charger.
We ordered a refurbuished Ipod and when it came it froze up as soon as we loaded it. I emailed the seller a couple of times before I ever heard back from him during a one week period. I have sent the Ipod back for a refund and have still not received the refund after 3 weeks. I have emailed the seller again(since there is no phone number to contact him by) and he will not respond. I would never recommend buying anything from this seller. I would appreciate some help from someone in getting my refund.
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.
This BD-C6500 unit worked fine for a year, then began shutting itself down at random times during play of either DVD or Blu-Ray discs. Sometimes I could restart and fast forward past the stoppage, other times it just quit and would not restart. Really a nuisance. At first I thought it might have been bad discs, but the same discs worked perfectly on our other players. Same problem with new discs. Haven't yet tried Samsung's repair policy, but this should't have failed so quickly....Would NOT buy another of these units! Hope I've saved someone a similar headache.
This was everything I looked for in an mp3 player, but only for about first 6 months. About half a year from getting it the headphone input went, making the audio staticy and constantly going mono. Had to send it in for repairs. After another 5-6 months of light use (mostly in the car, so it's not like it was bumped around in bags and pockets) the problem reoccurred. Had to send it for repairs again. A couple of months later, after the 1 year warranty expired, I noticed that the battery life started to decrease. In a few weeks it got to a point of lasting for only about an hour after being fully charged. I nevertheless continued using the unit, being extra careful with that damn headphone jack and making sure that I charge it every night. So a couple of weeks ago (about 15 months after purchase) it stopped working completely. When turned on it gives "HDD Error" message . Resetting does not work. The computer no longer "sees" it when it's plugged in. I emailed tech support and got and they said that it looks like the hard drive needs to be replaced and the possible cost for that is $195. Needless to say that I won't be investing two hundred bucks into the clearly faulty unit. I really liked it before the problems started and was eventually planning to upgrade to 60GB model, but I doubt I'll trust this manufacturer again.
I'm not at all satisfied with this product. I also own Microsofts GPS and I like it very much. I had the Microsoft one first and wanted to try this to see which is better.
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.
I've had this printer for about 2 weeks and have been using it heavily... with great frustration. The printer jams constantly... to the point that I consider it to be unusable. I am now shopping for a new color laser printer. In addition, after just a couple days I had already used 25% of my black toner.Update: I've been limping along with this printer, hoping to use it at least until I run out of ink... clearing jams every page or 2... However now the printer feeds the paper in at an angle, bending and ripping the paper as it passes through. So now I can't use it at all. Don't buy this printer!
I will never buy anything from this company again. This was the worst deal I have ever tried to make. They never sent the product and never answered my emails about it. Amazon lets them get away with treating people like this and allows them to sell on their site. I hold Amazon as responsible as the seller. I will never buy another product from Amazon or go to their site until they stop and ban this seller from their site. i have been waiting on an answer from them. After this all emails and ads from Amazon will go to my spam. I have given them enough time to respond and they are much like this seller so I see why they allow this. Go to Ebay and you will not have this problem.
I bought this ink cartridge while back as a extra stock for my printer and after a few months and i was ready to use it, toner was all dried up inside :[ waste of money :[
rescieved on date indicated, product is working, why are you forcing me to use 13 words to describe this product.
Worked as promised to replace a slightly older (but still working) D-Link router. The only issue I had setting it up was in the config wireless menu. It kept loging me off everytime I tried to change a wireless channel (the higher ones). Was finally able to get the config to work. My daughter has had some wireless issues with lack of internet connectivity but haven't figured out if it's the router or her laptop (she ends up rebooting the laptop and fixing it before I can look at it). D-Link support was great to help fix an initial set-up problem of no DSL connectivity.Update: Had to remove this piece of junk. The intermittment dropping of internet connections about once a day was too much. Replaced this with my old D-Link router (DIR-815). Haven't had one minute of trouble since.
I bought two of these last year for my 360. They worked great but I didn't get the best battery life out of them. I had to recharge them between once a week and twice a week with moderate use. After 6 months of moderate to regular use, the batteries failed. Since then I switched to rechargeable AA batteries and they last quite a bit longer and it was about 26 for a set of batteries (4 AAs and 2AAAs) and a charger. I would recommend going with a good set of rechargeable batteries over play and charge kits.
I purchased this as a gift for my brother for his Zune. I ordered the wrong product by mistake. Didn't realize this wasn't amazon, but a separate company which is my fault. I tried to contact the company to return the product and they will not respond.Horrible, non-existent customer service. A truly rotten experience.
Although its a good deal since it came with a skin, the first time i took it out of the package and undid the armband, the velcro patch came clean off. I get the feeling it may happen again if i buy again. Not sure i will buy another one.
I am now on my second I-POD the unit is nice while it lasts but they do not last for very long. After 4 months my first one died and now after 2 months my second one is dead, out of the 90 day warranty, out of luck.
It says on the box that this product is produced by iConcepts, a branch of Sakar International. Neither of these names are googlable. There is no help no help number or website on the box. The only piece of information I can find on them after intensive search is an address in Edison, NJ.Their obscurity wouldn't be a problem if their product actually worked, but when I plug it into my IPAQ H3800 running WinCE 3.0, it does nothing. If anyone knows any tricks to get this to work, please post it. Another major shortcoming is that it doesn't fit around an expansion pack.
I first purchased this camera in november of 2002. I researched all of the 2MP cameras in the price range and determined that the P51 had the best value/features. The camera was a great performer, and I recommended it to three of my friends, who all bought one. Starting about a year later, my camera started to flicker when in camera mode. Soon after it would go completely black, and would not capture any pictures. It didn't take long for me to figure out that a little tough love(smacking) would bring it back to life. It has been this way ever since. Now I find out that all three of my friends who purchased the same camera are having the same problem to varying degrees. Two of them flicker and still respond to a good whack, while the third is completely dead.The problems seems to be related to the lens, or the connection between it and the lcd. I have been in contact with sonys technical support, and they say that they have never heard of the problem(yeah, right) and recommended that I send it in for service. If search the internet for "sony p51 black screen", you will see that this camera obviously has a defect and should be recalled. Given that I have also had several other sony products fail within two years of purchase, I for one will boycott sony and their products for the rest on my consumer lifetime, and will actively encourage others to do the same.I am certain that this is the only form of communication that sony is capable of understanding.
I usually download a product manual before buying a product.Margi claims in the Users's Guide that the desktop software works on OSX 10.1 &quot;and greater&quot; (the release notes in the driver say &quot;10.2 and greater&quot;). But it does not work on OSX 10.3 - the software either crashes or renders incorrectly. Every time I ask tech support when 10.3 drivers are coming out, they say &quot;check the web site in a few weeks.&quot;Hello Margi - OSX 10.3 has been out for almost 6 months now - how hard can it be to release an update?My rating will likely be a lot higher once they REALLY support Macs.
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.
This exposes the real problem ........&quot;Unfortunately, Toshiba may not be able to help even if it wants to. The e750's PXA255 processor is a replacement for the e740's PXA250, which we understand was not without more than its share of bugs, particularly with the CPU cache and PCMCIA support. When Intel releases a new processor, it usually continues to offer the previous version, often at a lower price. That's not the case with the PXA255. As Intel's developer site notes: &quot;The Intel PXA250 processors are no longer available for new development and have been replaced by the Intel PXA255 processor.&quot;Indeed, what Intel markets as the PXA255 was originally to be released as the PXA250 stepping C1, according to an Intel Product Change Notification document seen by The Register. Not only does it fix the PXA250's prime glitches, but adds some new, performance boosting features of its own.&quot;.....&quot;Toshiba denied that the issues surrounding the PXA250 were the reason for the initial refusal to offer e740 users the update. &quot;To date Toshiba has not received any customer complaints around [the bugs],&quot; said the spokeswoman. &quot;The PXA 250 processor is not subject to any recall and is currently being sold by most Pocket PC device manufacturers.&quot;So, what we really need is a 2003 upgrade or a recall on the Intel PXA250. Contact Toshiba and request your upgrade or a recall and let them take their pick.
The product description said this was 22 inches long. Wrong! It was 57 inches long! It is designed to be mounted on a wall horizontally. Unfortunately, both walls in the corner where my stereo is are at 45 degrees from the direction of the majority of stations I wanted to receive. So I just got more static than anything. I even tried putting it on my outside wall with no luck. I returned the item and got the Terk Edge desktop powered FM antenna, and that did the trick.
This very expensive Teleconverter is not compatible with the 300G 4.56 Telephoto Lens, It will not even connect and allow you to work in Manual Mode. It will connect to the G 400mm lens in Manual mode. I am sending mine back to Amazon. Very disappointed.
Purchased this router a little over a year ago. Worked pretty good until I decided to subscribe to dlink's securespot service (parental control). Well that turned out to be a waste of money. But whatever, I just cancelled the service and took the thirty dollar loss; no big deal. Then the problem started. Every once in a while the dir-655 would block internet access to both laptops at home (wirelessly connected). I noticed the address bar had a message containing the words "bsecure" plus a whole bunch of other letters. So I called tech support and they had me log in to the 655, enable securespot and save settings, then disable securespot and save settings. Problem solved! Great, so a few days go by, I turn on my laptop and get the same "bsecure", and no internet connectivity. So I log in the router and run the same procedure again, which fixes it. Well, the re-occurences got progressively worse, so I called D-link tech support again. This time they refer me to the "Securespot" department. It turns out that one of there servers has been going down repeatedly, which would cause it to loose securespot subscriber data, which resulted in not only my internet getting blocked, but countless other people that had also subscribed to securespot. So the customer representative admitted this was an ongoing issue with securespot subscribers and that "there's nothing we can do about it". So I'm left with having to go to my desktop, log into the 655, perform the resetting procedure, everytime I want to use my laptop. And the best part about it is that adding securespot required a firmware upgrade, which guess what, is not reversible! And D-link's response to that: "there's nothing we can do about it".So think twice before purchasing anything from D-link because you may be in for a real customer service treat!
These seemed OK at first but then they stopped working on one side after a few weeks. I guess you get what you pay for.
The ear buds are huge and hurt my ears. The length is too short. And the cables get tangled.Great idea, though.
I've heard nothing but rave reviews about Ridata media. I've seen posts where folks had gone through entire 100pc cakeboxes without a single coaster. A friend of mine even attested to its reliability. After careful research and consideration, I bit and purchased my first 100pc cakebox 2 months ago.Well, now I've completed the entire cakebox and I can say that I've discarded 20%-25% of the discs. I could not pinpoint whether the point of failure was with the media, my drive, or my software. But after reading some of the comments on this product here, I'm glad I'm not alone in my assessment. I too think that perhaps Ritek has farmed out manufacturing of this media thereby explaining the deterioration in quality.I still give it 2 stars though because at the price that this media has been offered at, I think it's still a good buy.... even with quite a handful of coasters.
Zune would not install on my two Windows XP 2002 Media Center computers claims I need media Center 2005. This is a load because it claims to run on the lesser XP home 2002. Would not load on either XP home computer just gives a blank install error every time you try to install. Rebooting no use. Upgrade to mediaplayer 11 no use. Call support you can expect 30 minutes wasted talking to a thick tongued person who will then ask you to reboot and try to run the exact same install from the internet so you get the same error only SLOWER then they will drop your call because they dont like it when telling you to reboot doesnt fix your problem.Very very very poor software - product looks wonderful but I expect it was the whole invasive DRM iPodness they were shooting for that made them refuse to simply give you USB DISK DRIVE interface to load files onto and steer everyone into THEIR mangled "lets assume everyone cannot manage files" idiot-proof Wario world media interface with the whole Big Brother thing.- This is making the PSP look pretty darn good except for the diskspace!
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.
Not impress. Looks cheap. The cables look skinny. Expected more since this is Monster THX.Not a great buy, have put it to my unwanted toys storage
love the size and simplicity of the product but unfortunately at the end of the day, it didn't do the job. had a 8gb flash drive stick and 2 iphone chargers connected to it, it kept 'disconnecting' them. figured for the price it's worth a try but now, must find something else that actually allows me to use it.... bummed...
A total load of garbage. The polarizer has cracks in coating. I plan on replacing with either Canon or Hoya filters. Don't waste your hard earned cash.
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..
This product did not work with Dell Inspiron 546 (Windows XP SP3)! I tried it in both PCI slots. Each time it installed fine. It worked with one USB device plugged in. Each time I plugged in a second USB device the computer froze. It would not reboot until I took the PCI USB card out. I contacted IOGEAR. They advised me to return the USB PCI Card. I took this to mean that it was either defective or they did not really know why it was incompatible with the Dell Inspiron 546. I installed a Belkin 5-port USB 2.0 PCI Card today (part number F5U220v1). It works perfectly.
When I plugged it into my PC for the first time, the hardware was detected but when opening the drive (in this case, E) it said &quot;no disk in drive E:&quot;. It did not work in a MAC either. I called Sandisk support and they told me it was defective. So I didn't get to use it for my class like I intended and I had to go through the hassle of sending it back. Instead I bought a PNY Atache 256MB and I am VERY pleased. I do not recommend taking a chance with the Sandisk.
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.
I bought the Rhinotek cartridges thinking I would save money. Wrong! I have had to clean the print heads almost every time I print (which is almost daily) and the ink didn't last near as long as the Epson cartridges. The couple of bucks I saved has certainly not been worth the time and energy I have to use every time I try to print anything. I will buy Epson next time.
I've been using Maxell CD-Rs for the last few years for burning music and had a nearly 100% success rate.Recently was at a Radio Shack, and they don't stock Maxell and the clerk convinced me to get the Sony CD-R spindle.Did so, to my regret. A significant percentage are defective. Some of the Sony CD-Rs couldn't be "read" (as blanks) by my CD-R drive; some seemed to be recording but then skipped during replay; one where the only the first few songs -- but not others -- were recorded; one that seemed to freak out my CD-R drive and cause it not to open until I rebooted the computer. I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the pack is a CD-R that will cause me to break out in hives.(Just kidding on that last point).But really. Sony has struck out with me on CD-Rs. I'm back to Maxell, for near-100% reliability.
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.
This is not working very well.I got it for use with ebooks fromThe NY Public LibraryIt's easy enough to loadbut often stops for no reason in the middle of a sectionand is very difficult to resume where you left off.It just doesn't seem reliable.It is quite inexpensive, maybe a more expensive model would work better.
I gave this as a gift and have the person I gave it to has had several issues with the MSN direct software. I even paid for additional coverage and it still won't work. The gps portion is fine but I got this unit for the added extras of MSN direct. He's called, I called and they have yet to get it right now they will only honor the warrenty if we had the original box it came in. It's not what I paid for. Caution folks this item has some technical issues!
I ordered a Sony Clie Handheld from this seller and he intentionally didn't list that the item is unusable, irrepairable, and worthless. After purchasing the item the seller stated this: "the sony clie has already been sent. As mentioned, it has not been tested and the screen is fixable by sony. go to sonystyle.com for more info."He then went on to say: "the details on the Sony clie were and has been listed by Amazon since the item was posted. I dont know how you could have missed it. I have attached the link in which all the details were mentioned. http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y04Y3657545Y8593902All sales are final."Even after rechecking the seller's page there was no sign of this link. I e-mailed the seller and he still is standing by his sale, although it is evident and apparent that he falsified the information for this product.Please don't purchase from this seller unless you want to be put in a bind. Retract your purchase immediately by calling your bank and putting a hold on this transaction, at least until your product has been delivered and it is the product you were initially sold.
I bought this booster with high hopes. My previous one was several years old and had lost a lot of it's effectiveness. When I replaced it with this one I had no picture at all. Mabey it was my set up, or just I need a more specific booster. I went back to my old unit. There is no product information on the case of the old one. I'm going to contact the company that installed my antenna to see if I can get an exact replacement. I guess if you have reception problems - going to an antenna specialist isn't a bad idea.In my case it would have saved time.
It seems that iPod is too good at branding. And with a BIG EGO to invent it's own media file formats different than mainstream MP3, jpg, wmv and mp4. It's just bad usability. Have you iPod users ever used other brands ? All others NEVER need to convert file format. iPod is a waste of time and life.
I won't be buying from this seller anymore.I have a cricket TXTM8 that needs a 2.5 jackand even though the jack was 2.5 it only made one earphone work.glad I only paid $1.10 for it + shipping.
nice looks but software and support (5days - 9 to 5pm and always suggesting to reinstall software x5) should get -5 not 1Requested return and swiching to MS
This supposedly "wireless" trackball comes with an antenna on a 3ft cord. So much for wireless. I expected a USB plug-in antenna like a normal wireless mouse uses.
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?
After working on getting Ipod to work properly for a week, the best it would do was skip like a three legged dog. After many reconfigures and downloads of soft ware updates. a visit to Apple's website told me oyhers were having similar problems. The final straw was calling Apple and being placed on hold for 45min only to have my call droped. Back to the store it went and good ridance.
These speakers, in one word, suck. I made the mistake of buying them because they were so cheap. I guess I forgot the old adage "You Get What You Pay For", didn't I?They worked "okay" when I first installed them.In a week, I got bad signals and the speakers didn't work properly.Worse purchase I've ever made!!Don't make the same mistake I did, please! Spend the extra money and get quality speakers!
I was really happy with this unit for the first year. Then it started making strange noises, once in a while. Now, 6 months later, once in a while is every 10 minutes. It lets out very loud POPS, an ear splitting squeal, and then the audio goes off completely. Shutting and restarting resets the audio, then it does it all over again. An internet search has shown me that many people have had this problem and it's not only this model, it's other Panasonics as well. Panasonic has done nothing to fix them. Don't waste your money. It may sound great out of the box, but right after the warranty wears off, it's disposable.
I'll try to keep this short-My play and charge kit is not even a year old, it's around 8 months. It will not hold a charge anymore. You can plug it in to have it say it's charging, let the light turn green (which means it's fully charged), then you unplug the chord and the controller dies instantaneously.I don't recommend this product to anyone.It's more inconvenient but you're much better off with rechargeable AA batteries, they'll at least last you for more than a few months. Before I bought the play and charge kit I used those for about 5 years, the only problem that would occur is if the controller would die mid-game. Still better than flushing your money down the toilet though.
I bought and there is better out there, do nt like it
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 agree with the previous review. To make the review short.The scroll wheel sucks.There need to be some more buttons especially for navigation and one for INFO.There are some good things that makes one point of the previous review null. Overall this is still not worth buying.I ordered a blue remote. It is more purple than blue though.
I bought my bose headphones and after about 6 months of owning them with very light use the black part on the earpiece that says Bose broke off just like my fathers did and my father in laws.This is a huge manufacturers defect and Bose is very aware of it if you google it. Trouble is after a year they want you to pay 60$ to send you a new pair even though it is a factory defect and a very cheap little piece of plastic that holds the heavy earpieces on the head band. This break renders the headphones useless unless you gorilla glue them back on. I will never buy bose headphones again.I called bose support and gave them the information from the inside of the headphone and let them know that the same break happened to 2 of my family members and they said they were 1.5 years old and I could send them back with a 60$ check and they would replace. This is not what I wanted to hear after dropping well over 100$ for these. I enjoyed them while they were working but i was simply putting them on my head when the plastic piece broke sending black fragments all over my desk. My father said his broke after a light twist when pulling out of his luggage and my father in laws broke also putting them on his head.
I bought this to try to get some stronger signal to my Xbox 360 by setting it to connect to the "a" side and then my laptop to the "g" side. This worked great and I didn't have the same problems as others with the WEP security. I set that up with no problem.However, then we decided to get VOIP phone service; and the problems began. The Linksys phone adapter WILL NOT work with this device. I spent about 5 hours on the phone with my VOIP company before we figured that out. The phone adapter works with my wired BEFSR41 Linksys router, with my wireless WRK54G Linksys router, and directly connected to the cable modem, but NOT with this thing. When I called Linksys, the person, who I could barely understand, asked his supervisor who said I just needed to call the VOIP service back. I made sure they understood that the problem was with 2 Linksys products communicating.... they said they could do nothing. So, I decided to try to connect this A/G router to my wired WRK54G router so that the A/G would just handle the wireless devices. Nope. No go. No matter what I try or what tech support I ask. My laptop connects to the A/G router with no problem and I can edit its setting through the laptop. The other devices are connected to the Internet through the wired router. But anything connected to the A/G router cannot access the wired router or the Internet.So, if this will be the ONLY router or adapter you use, you're fine; it works great. (Although I'm not sure that it works better than one of the wireless-G with speedbooster versions) But, if you will ever need to add another router or a phone adapter to it, it won't work, and Linksys doesn't know why.
If you're running Windows 7 on any of your computers this device does not work. I expected better from Cisco/Linksys.
Had this unit for 18 months and the problems encountered were that when you recorded in the dub mode for a period of time, it never went back to normal speed (to "listen" mode) which in turn made you lose the cd you were recording on. Had problems with "check cd" when i was near the end, so watch out for that or use cdrw cd's so you can start from where the error occured at. I took it back in for repairs, and the replacement one went bad just as the first one did.
I bought this item 7 months ago.It came with good condition but I hate the camera. Pictures aren't clear.The pictures taken with this camera are low quality and blurry. I wish I returned it. Don't waste your money with this camera.-Huri
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
Stop. Don't buy this product. It is not a high quality product and the interface is limited. P>Turn around and buy Creative Lab's NOMAD JUKEBOX. This is the product Archos is trying to compete with and will never be able to touch. The NOMAD JUKEBOX works right out of the box. The interface and software are SO (so, So, SO) easy to use. You can browse and add to the queue while songs are playing! You can shuffle the entire jukebox, albums or just the queue. There is no need to set up play lists on the computer (though you can) because you can set up the queue on the fly! I've never had any technical problems with either of the two my girlfriend & I own (and one of them I bought used!), and the friend of mine that turned me on to the NOMAD JUKEBOX has had his 20GB player for over 2years!!! This is truely the superior player on the market and the best investment for your money. (Also, the hard drive is upgradeable too!) I love the NOMAD JUKEBOX!!!
The specs seem good, they're a good fit, and the sound's quite decent, though a bit bassy for my taste. However, both times the left earbud has stopped working after about 3 weeks of use.Could just be very bad luck, but this time I'm asking for the refund and trying another brand.
bought this just over a year ago.worked fine for 1 year held charge for over 2 hours (normal use)Now 16 months later it doesn't even last 15 minutes.I thought it would at least last a couple of years before it degraded.
I replaced the first one of these within 30 days, as it just quit playing DVDs completely, and one of the wireless headphones never worked. The replacement unit worked okay for about a week, and now it is locking up, overheating, getting stuck, yet randomly working fine. It is very finicky about power. It seems to not like car power, only the wall outlet. Performance is more reliable (though not good) when plugged into an outlet. The screen scratches easily and should have come with one of those plastic screen protectors. The remote is abysmally designed, crammed with buttons and confusing. The wireless headphones are a good idea, and work okay most of the time (if they work at all). Unfortunately, they are prone to bursts of loud popping static from interfering signals. Within a day I gave my kids some cheap wired headphones to replace the wireless ones.If it were just one unit, I would say I got unlucky, but two in a row intermittently failing within a month of purchase indicates poor quality at the manufacturer, and it's just not worth it. I genuinely regret not spending the money on a video MP3/MP4 player instead.
I used this with an adaptor to recharge camera batteries on a trip to Croatia and it worked flawlessly. I would highly recommend this product.
Terrible Terrible piece of work. Owned printer less than a year and it's already useless. It's the same plastic &quot;tooth&quot; as mentioned in the previous reviews.Support for the printer is 90 days for everything (software, hardware, phone) which proves HP has little faith in its longevity. Fork out the extra bucks and get something worthwhile.
Phillips invented the audio cassette back in 1965, so I expected that their audio cassette tape head cleaner would work. I was shocked to find that virtually everything that could go wrong, in fact does. I do not blame the vendor or Amazon- they probably made the same assumption I did regarding Phillips ability to manufacture the ridiculously simple gizmo of a wet-solution tape head cleaner.Worst of all, the cassette they provide to wet with alcohol to run along your tape heads to clean them does not actually work. Visual inspection shows it makes a few turns on the capstan, then just stops. The cloth cleaning tape will not fast forward, nor rewind. I pulled the cassette out several times (and had to use my finger nails because the cassette body is too thich and it jams), checked that the cloth tape was loose and the wheels were un-jammed and easy to turn, then re-inserted it. Every single time the clearning device failed to perform in even the most simple of tasks. This is a piece of junk, and I feel completely ripped off. It has, however, sparked me to finally ditch the obsolete audio cassette player and spend the money for a nice digital system- so maybe there is a silver lining.
After checking all the specs for this scanner I bought it for my sons birthday. He could not get the police calls in our area with out "trunk tracker" After checking it himself he realized he would need a more expensive scanner (not a big problem) but would also then have to paid more money to get the codes. He suggested I buy a puppy for myself and forget the scanner. Very disappointed, thought this would be a great present!
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!
These discs are not able to accept the lightscribe labelling of the new Lacie 16X Porsche Writer
This device does not work. Could not put in a single mp3 that I downloaded into the device. The file would report as copied, but after I disconnected from the usb port, it shows 0 files downloaded!!! After trying this a few times, it finally locked up for good! Very frustrating and confusing!!! I am returning and getting the IPod instead.
I hate this EXPENSIVE computer- SONY VGN-TZ180N - and I am angry every time I boot it up. My screen got a crack which I believe was due to the warping of the frame around the screen related to the excessive heat caused by the fan problem.I wrote to Sony and they would do nothing for me regarding the cracked screen due to the overheating frame. I was a loyal customer. This is VAIO number 2 - but believe me, it's my last.I now have a big sign on the lid of my laptop which reads "ASK ME WHY I HATE THIS COMPUTER". I spend half my time in airports and airport lounges and I get a lot of questions about my sign. I suggest everyone else do the same.Sony did replace my fan - (but it still overheats and is too hot for my lap - really, it burns me if I have on thin clothes, like pj's).The technician who came to my house (I live remote) told me that these computers had a lot of factory assembly problems. DUH!
This is a nice device when it works but when it breaks out of waranty you're stuck. When a company sells a device for this much money they should create multiple avenues for their customers to get their products fixed. Monster has only provided avenues for getting their devices fixed while under waranty. When their products are out of waranty, their solution is for the customer to replace it at the customers expense. I fix 50 to 60year old tube amps (rewire, retube, and recap) and I can easily find parts for them. The service group at Monster can't provide replacements components for something made in the last 10 years. If somebody from Monster would like to discuss this Patrick Palaad has my contact information. Sincerely, Derek
Westinghouse SK-32H240S Broke four weeks after i got this tv. Had to pay $55.00 to ship it to Westinghouse. And now I'm told that they are looking of a replacement and it could take a few more weeks. Please Don't Buy This Tv
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.
This is poor piece of equipment. I used it a few dozen times over about four months. In month five when I tried to watch it, it wouldn't even come on.
I wanted to listen to the music on my iPod and my car didn't have a direct line in, and I didn't want to burn a bunch of CDs, this looked like a good deal at the time, but it ended up not being one. It's really hard to find a station in which you get a decent signal, and oftentimes, you have to wave the iPod around before you can actually have it pick it up. All in all, it ends up being pretty staticky and you just get fed up listening to it.
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?
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.
I purchased this for my Sony LCD a year and a half ago. Since then I have grown frustrated with the menu select delay in the netflix interface. The delay is 5-10 seconds and is rather annoying. Blu rays are not a clear as Sony. Some DVD will freeze. Best advice,pair Sony with Sony devices. I just got Sony s590 and see less delay and better picture quality.
stay away from this cable. i attempted to connect a laptop to a tv and it would not recognize the the output. so i then connected a dvd and we had green artifacting. switched to another cable, laptop and dvd both worked perfectly.
Item might be good but if you decide to buy it get it from someone else and not 47th Street Photo. I ordered this and four other similar items two days ago and I just got an e-mail stating that they are "out of stock". However, I just checked the item again and found out that they are still offering the it.
Yes it has two ports, but I tried charging my blackberry curve and iphone4 at the same time. Doesn't work. You can only charge one of them at a time. What's the point of having two inputs when only one works at a time?
I owned this for several months. The transmission power of the unit is low, and there was significant noise from the electrical system of my Tacoma in the audio. If the unit is used with the iPod connector the volume level of the iPod does not affect the volume level of the output. If you use the jack (I bought this unit because I have more than one MP3 player, and the jack lets me plug other players in) you get the same electrical system noise, and cranking the iPod volume level to its highest did not give any better results.An input volume control would help, but the unit did not have one. I am looking for a new adapter now....
This printer is absolutely horrible. I have had to replace two print cartridges and a transfer roller and now have spent almost as much as the original printer price - and it still doesn't work! These items are "consumables" according to Panasonic, and so are only covered for 90 days. With the light duty cycle I have, these parts fail after 90 days but probably only after 100 or so pages. The manual says they are good for 13,000 pages and 100,000 for the roller, but I have only printed 2500 pages over the lifetime of the printer.Facing yet more cartridge replacements, I am going to get a new printer and junk this one. Shame on Panasonic for OEM'ing this piece of crap and not backing it up to their customers!
My keyboard is heavily, heavily used. I've been using the Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite for many years now. I've probably gone through about 4 of them. I use them so much the keys develop a shiny, smooth surface (in other words, the slightly nubby texture gets worn off). I decided it was time for a new keyboard, so I thought I'd try the Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard. What a mistake that was! The keys are clunky, and you practically have to pound on them. The space bar especially was a nightmare. I would tap the space bar with my thumb, which you know is the strongest digit, and ugh, the bar would not move. I literally had to remove my hand from the keyboard and use several fingers to push down on the space bar.I ended up giving the keyboard to my brother (it would have cost me at least $15 to return the keyboard to amazon) and plugging my old keyboard back in.If you are interested in this keyboard, I highly recommend going to a store and trying one out first. I did do this, but the keyboard display was such that I couldn't simulate a real-life situation.
I bought this adapter around 6 months ago. I used it maybe once a week for a couple hours at most. A few weeks ago, it stopped working altogether and my car's cassette player refuses to play the tape.Quality-wise, even when this adapter WAS working, it was lower quality sound than the other cassette adapters I'd used in the past. My previous adapter worked for over 4 years with daily use... this one had pretty awful sound quality (I used it with an iPod and it was very touchy when it came to the "correct" volume... the sound would be sort of "blown out" if the volume wasn't exactly right). On top of that, it breaks after very light use for only a few months. Avoid this product! Wish I could return it.
The adapter is ok although the price does not justify its cheap plastics and black non-matching color. These are minor issues that don't bother me much. What is a major design flaw is the lens hood. If you operate the camera in the wide angle mode, the hood causes visible vigneting in the corners. Moreover it absolutely may not be used together with flash, where 20% of a picture will be dark due to hood's shadowing effect.I can't understand such a poor design from Canon, especially, in comparison with S2 that is simply a wonderful camera.
it did not work as discussed and to place people on hold you have push certain keys *# i think and that was very uncomfortable for clients...
Let me preface by saying I am not the type of person to submit reviews.... However, I felt this one was justified.I read some of the reviews and was skeptical of this CD player, but purchased two of them anyways for each of our daughters. From the first touch of the buttons you could tell this thing was extremely low quality. Both, I repeat BOTH(!), stopped functioning properly after 2-3 uses. You had to press the play/pause button 4-5 times for it to register the function, CDs would not play through their entirety. Incredible. Returned immediately. Don't bother.
I bought this in order to two two USB drives into network attached storage. The setup was relatively straight forward until I got to the end. Problem is that this device requires that you format any drives attached to it, and the drives I have are full of pictures, music, and movies. Thus, this seems an odd product to have on the market. If I just wanted empty NAS, I'd buy one....
This is my fourth media player purchase in the past year. The Zen V Plus like most other media players is fickled and not very durable. This one failed to power up after only six weeks of nominal use with proper handling and no droppage. Never load the company software that comes with the product, they are normally poor and the product should run off the media program in the computer (i.e. Windows Media Player)anyway. These products are designed for younger teens who will continue to purchase these items regardless of their performance. With the advancement of cell phones these type products are destined for extinction soon. And not too soon for me.
Even though many customers wrote about the difficulty in pressing space bar, I went ahead and purchased this 4000 key board. I am regretting my decison for not listening to the people. You can not use the space bar of this key board easily. It requires some effort, and you can only press it in certain angle. Probably, even a cheap key board will not have this problem. I do not know how this key board with a well recognized design deficiency is being sold .
I purchased two USED ((HP 373029-051 1GB PC3200 400MHZ ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM GENUINE HP MEMORY))and installed them on my HP desktop and both were rejected due to short/dead and then tried with couple other PCS and reveived the same results.I did not return the items because postage cost compare to item cost.Usually when I do purchase an item online and results like this being disappointed, low rate will be given to main and sub seller.
I got this mp3 player as a present and I told the person who gave it to me not to ever buy it for anyone else. First, the first software program crashed my computer. Then when I try the second software program, Musicmatch, it would not let me download music files that I bought from their own website. Musicmatch people say it is the mp3 player and Philips says it is the Musicmatch site. I have not tried downloading CDs, but what is the point of owning a mp3 player if you cannot download songs you bought off the internet? I would just use a portable CD player if I wanted to listen to CDs. Don't waste your time with this item.
I'm considering returning this camera.Functions are not so bad considering the price.But, battery life is really short. It's maybe because this camera does not work on the voltage which is a little lower than full.I could use the battery battered from this camera for the other camera.
The signal was never as strong as promised and now, less than eight months after purchasing it, it is completely dead and I can't return it because the return policy is 30 days. It is a PIECE OF CRAP and I will not buy D-Link ever again.
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.
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.
I purchased a Cobra radar detector, the 3 times it went off i was aprox 1 block from the cop, the reason i purchased this model was it was said to have a 2 to 3 mile range, NOTSo i called the Cobra manufact. and they told me to return it to them, cost of shipping UPS was $15.00It has not been returned yet, but it was new and in sealed box, but not what i expected. Had I bought it from Radio Shack or Best Buy i could have returned it for another one
I really liked this camera.........cool looking, easy to use, and it takes great photos with natural light.......... But when you turn out the lights and need to use the flash......well just like many people here will tell you(read reviews for coolpix s5, this camera has same issues).........RANDOM. WHITE. SPOTS.Sometimes 15 other times 1 or 2. For me it occured on about 90% of alll photos that require use of the flash. Now I bought this at best buy and I took it back and got another coolpix s9 ( I really like the camera) and the same thing happened. Of coarse the Best Buy "Digital experts" told me it was user error. I'm glad to see its not just me.
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.
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 :)
Setup was easy enough, but this printer routinely goes haywire, spitting out a whole cartridge load of paper and refusing to print. I have tried it with several different PCs, with this same intermittent weird behavior. Only a reset of both the printerand the computer seem to fix everything.I'm off to buy an Epson!
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 other home DVD players... 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 [...]. 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 replacement for my (former) Canon printer of course works well when first installed. However, there can't be more than 10 drops of ink in this thing. I barely lasts a modest color printing project. And god forbid you don't use your printer for a little while, this thing will dry right up. Worst of all, when your color cartridge is low, your printer won't let you print black and white. Yeah, that's right, you have to keep a full color cartridge in your printer even if all you usually do is print black text. So, by the time you actually go to print some color pictures, your color cartridge is all dried up.Let's just say this made me finally make the switch to laser. With some of the sub $100 options out there, it's a no-brainer.
I was just upgrading from a Trendnet wireless router. But unfortunately, this one does not work out of box. So I had to return this one back and purchased another Linksys E1000, which worked immediately after very-easy installation. The only one star is to give Amazon's excellent service, and ZERO star should rate this product. So, highly NOT recommend this product to anyone who would like to have a home wireless network. Keep away from this junk and save your money and time.
If you don't have a BOSE system then forget this product. It won't work! I didn't understand this when I order it and I am very disappointed since I was looking forward to have rear speakers. I will returning this system. Why can't they work with other systems? Why do they create this product and don't say if you don't have a BOSE system then look elswhere. BEWARE!!!
After reading the reviews I decided to give it a try, boy was I wrong. I returned it the next day and bought the Timex T608T, it has the same features as this one except for the annoying bright yellow light. This alarm clock lets off too much light to be used in a bedroom. If you look at it in a dark room you will go blind! The lowest setting on the dimmer is still too bright. I don't care for the shape of this, it looks like a boom box. The controls are hard to use, there everywhere even in the back of the unit. The numbers on this unit are a little small and rounded, if you wear glasses you might need them to read the time.
I purchased the wirless g router and pci card, which all installed fairly easy. I initially (first hour or so) got a constant connection of 54mbs but then the system would freeze after about 5 minutes and I would have to power off and reboot. I tried all the pci slots updated my motherboad's drivers with no luck. I searched Netgear site for support and checked message boards. I found out that a lot of people were having similar problems so I decided to return the card and try Microsoft's pci card. WOW!!!!!! constant 54mbs connection, no pc freeze and no dropped connection.
From all I hear, this is a very good product. However, I could not get it to work on my system. I wish I could give it a good report. My attempts to get it to work corrupted my system so badly that I had to reformat my hard drive. Rather than struggle with foreign product support, I just returned it. I am not a computer illiterate, so I am disappointed that it did not work.
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.
Although I have been satisfied with this printer (HP 2600N) over the last year and 1 month, today's experiences have caused me to NEVER EVERY buy another HP product for as long as I LIVE.Issue # 1 - Toner cartridge ran dry, so I bought a new one and it wasn't recognized by printer. After many attempts it was finally recognized but does not print properly. The coloring for the first 2 inches is very faded and then is okay after that.Issue # 2 - Since my printer is out of warranty HP Support wants $25 with no guarentee that they can solve the problem. Was not allowed to speak to a supervisor.Issue # 3 - I cannot continue to use my printer if any of the cartridges are missing. Meaning if I want to print in Black I must have all cartridges present and recognizable by the printer.Issue # 4 - at $90 per cartridge (roughly) thats $360 per year on average for consumables. A brand new printer costs $260. Competitors can cost less. Hmmm.What just happened today put a very sour taste in my mouth and gave me the determination to NEVER buy any HP product EVER.Sorry, I am doing the only thing I can and that is voting with my $$$$.
I BOUGHT ONE ON DECEMBER 2011, I USED FOR 6 MONTHS, AND DIE.IT WONT WORK AT ALL, I SUPPOSE IT WILL LAST FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR.I DO NOT RECOMENT AT ALL THESE PRODUCT.
This Mouse is the worst thing I have ever bought for my computer, and since I built my computer from the ground up, I should know. First, it would not install on windows XP, XP just WOULD NOT recognize the driver for it. I tryed contacting tech support and got back a question for my answer. After answering the question, I got no reply, even with repeated attempts. Secondly, the scroll ball began to stutter after only a few days, and within two weeks, quit altogether. Lack of Tech Support, and Lack of Function make it a POS for me.
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.
This is my second ARCHOS that I've had and I feel that it needs to be more durable for all the money you shove out to get it. My first one fell out my locker and I definitely accept responsibility for that, but this second one I've bought takes the cake. At first, it was doing fine. No issues. But now, it has shut down and it won't start back up. I went to the site and tried to reset it like the instructions said but that didn't work. So, I sent an email to the ARCHOS site and now I'm awaiting a response. I think I've finally learned my lesson. All that glitters is not gold!!! Beware Buyer, unless you are the type that don't mine spending money or super careful of all your stuff.
This is not the router you want if you are looking for a cheap wireless card. The product is what it is but you will probably want a card with a little more "ooph" the range is abysmal and throuput is spotty even with line of sight. Spend a few more bux and get a better card
Not what it appears to be. Different than the Picture and the original. Only has one magnet and not strong enough to download the software from my camera to the computer. Do not buy.
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.
For less than 50 bucks for the box and speaker, it's a great price. I had an 8 inch Kicker and wanted a bandpass box. I just wanted the box and didn't expect much from the speaker but did expect it to last more than 2 days before the speaker cone separated from the coil. The speaker is cheap and the rubber suspension is very stiff, only moves about 1 inch back and forth, maybe that's why the cone separated. When it was powered by a 100 WATT amp and when it did work, it sounded good for the price. I noticed air was leaking at the Plexiglass edges making an annoying noise. I remove the cover to try to seal it but that's when I discovered there were air gaps on the edges where the wood sections come together at the corners where the Plexiglass screws on to and one of the strips of wood was recessed 1/8 of an inch below the other 3 causing another gaps. The speaker wire inside the box was a 22 ga, I replaced it with 16ga. This is a bandpass sub, it does not produce as much bass as a ported or sealed sub using the same 8 inch speaker. Looking at the box from the outside, it looks nice. If you put it in the trunk, you probably will not hear the annoying air leak at the sealed chamber. It will add bass and enhance your sound system but it will not shake the whole car. The bottom line is you get what you pay for.
I purchased two of these CD players with cassettes back in August. One was for my church and one I was going to keep for home. I really liked the feature of both CD and cassettes. Initially I checked each out when they arrived and all was well. But a few days ago I tried to use my CD player and it simply will not work. I wasted my money here. I'm very dissappointed and it is too late to return it.
Two years ago I tried this printserver and it did not work. However with a little more understanding of wireless, home network using Linksys cable modem and router plus laptop and desktop computer and two Tivos, I naively thought I could provide wireless printing for the downstairs laptop. Nada! After numberous attempts to install/deinstall/configure I never got the first page of print. Save your $85.
Despite early fixes from Toshiba, this PDA still has frequent problems with hard resets (you lose everything), loose batteries (you lose everything), and no support (cannot be upgraded). I am junking mine and moving to any vendor that shows they support their products (unlike Toshiba).
It HURTS too much to wear this thing! Did they forget that human beings were going to be trying to WEAR it?
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.
The one star is not for the cables themselves, but for the misrepresentation.Let me preface this with, I'm having a bad Amazon week...I have ordered many of Cables-To-Go cables in the past. This is not one of them. At best I'll call it a knock-off. Cables-To-Go cables are packaged in Cables-To-Go packaging & have a distinct look to them. They do have a similar end termination to them; however they are not what they are described to be. Also,there was an original label on the packaging that was covered up by an Avery self-print label with the words Cables-To-Go on it. Under that label is the real label stamped made in China. Cables-To-Go are made in Ohio.I ordered two 14 ft. cables and one 25 ft. cable in this order NONE of them are Cables-To-Go brand. In fact the 25 ft. cable is a different brand all together (this one with no disguise packaging, but same overlay label), and is not terminated the same way. It has the little cup shaped snag-less cover over the plug release which makes it very difficult to unplug the cable. Lastly, all three cables are rated 500MHz not 550MHz to boot.Now, you may be saying, wow this complaint is petty. And it is very possible that these are good cables. I see it as false advertisement...I have had more issues with merchandise and Amazon customer service on this order (20 item order) than I have ever had period. I drop thousands of dollars a year at Amazon and have always been treated well and got what I was promised 99% of the time. I hope this is just Amazon having a bad day... I feel everyone deserves a second chance, so I will readdress the issues with customer service and hope Amazon steps up and makes it right.
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.
DO NOT BUY THIS DRIVE. In total I probably accessed this drive about 30 times and it completely died on me. All my data lost. Stay away from Western Digital.
I have a LiteOn 9016G burner that used to do a terrific job of burning almost any DVD. However the disc manufactures have appeared to have changed the dye from a deep magenta to a light purple which burn at higher speeds bat are recognized only as invalid discs and will not burn on my burner, as well as on many other older burners. I bought this blank DVD, at a much higher price than the bulk rate for the new DVDs, just for this reason that it was supposed to burn on these older burners. It does not work! Do not buy this.
I had always wanted an ergonomic keyboard. When I found one that I liked at a good price, I bought it. It has worked well for me, but after only six months, the lettering on 8 of the keys is wearing off! I do a lot of typing, and yes, I do know the keyboard well enough to not have to look at the letters, but come on...that's poor craftsmanship. I haven't had problems with the spacebar like many others have, though. (I'm not typing this review on the keyboard. I'm using my laptop.)The warranty from Microsoft said to return it to the store first. I did not buy it from Amazon (maybe I should have). I went to a local office supply store. Well, they would not replace it. Now I have the inconvenience of having to mail it back to Microsoft, paying for it myself, and waiting for a replacement.
After reading reviews here I went out and bought this track light. It's aesthetically pleasing - no doubt, but at 60w per bulb, it doesn't give off very much light. The lamp itself is pretty heavy, which makes for a stable base, but it's not ideal to move around with. I move back and forth from my home to my dorm and it's become such a hassle I leave it in my friend's shed during the summer.If you're looking for something pretty with soft light, this is the lamp for you. If you're looking for a work light, this model just won't cut it.
Received the speakers and set them up. One speaker worked great, however, the second speaker would not work at all. Took great pains to ensure I wasn't doing anything wrong. Contacted Beach Audio, from whom the speakers shipped, and they told me to return them for credit of the speakers price, but not shipping which I can understand. BUT, I had to pay for the return shipping which was very upsetting. Beach Audio told me to reorder since they would not REPLACE them and of course the price was higher for the reordered set. NICE! Will not do business with Beach Audio again.
I have owned this printer approx. 18 months. I use it lightly for home use. It still has the original ink tanks. The other day it said I had a paper jam. There is no paper jam. Canon suggests that I either bring it to a repair center, ( I called they want around $100.00 ) or buy a new printer at a ten percent discount. HA HA HA HA HAI would recommend staying away from canon products completely.
The description for this cable claims that it is a Belkin cable. Belkin is a well known and respected manufacturer of cables and other accessories.The cable came in a cheap heat-sealed bag with a generic label at the top. The cable and the bag it was in was clearly a commodity item cheaply made in China. I work in China manufacturing myself and know this when I see it.There was a plain white typed or printed label stuck on the middle of the bag that said 'Belkin' and gave a part number, but there was no logo, no color, and clearly this did not come from the Belkin Corporation that we know in the US.This is a knockoff and if you think you are getting a name brand cable for a knock-off price, you are mistaken.The price however is appropriate for a knock-off item and it does work, so I'm not going to go to the trouble of returning it, but be aware.
This is the worst KVM console I have ever used. We bought three of these at the same time for a new deployment, and boy were we disappointed.The first thing that struck me was how complicated it was to assemble the rails for this device. It does not come with sliding rails, and only has two possible positions. If the vertical rails in your rack do not match up, this will not work for you. We had to use zip straps on the back end of these to get them mounted.Secondly, there is only a 30-day warranty on these. The monitor died on one of the three in the first week. It only took a month to get the replacement in. After that first month, another one had the keyboard die. By this time, the warranty period had expired and we were out $2000!We bought an extremely nice Dell KVM console to replace it for half the price. About three months later, I pulled out the keyboard drawer on the third one to log in to a server, and all of the ball bearings in the slide fell out onto the floor. There must have been a hundred of them, all over the place.None of the screws stay in place, and over time they all work their way out until the assembly just starts falling apart. We still have one, and the only thing holding it together are the servers above and below that are sandwiching it together.Seriously, steer clear of this thing. Belkin makes great cables and PC accessories, but clearly have no clue how to make a quality KVM console.
The best ear bud headphones I've had were made by sony and sold at walmart, I bought these because they broke and then immediately gave them away because they are cheap, uncomfortable, and do not contain any noise (you might as well buy some miniature speakers and put them in your ears).
I bought this camera with full faith in Leica products despite the high price tagFive months after light use (about 300 photos in all), the camera was not working.Leica repaired but refused to replace bad product with same or equivalent model.Customer service was completely insensitive to my troubles with their product and myrequest for replacing it. If I have problems with it again, I will have to pay for repairs sincethe warranty expires soon. For professional photography Leica may be worth the investment.For non-professional, social use, Leica is a waste of money. My friends are happy with their$100 equipment while I am stuck with a lemon.
I ordered 4 of these and tested all 4 immediately upon receiving them. Port A of this product works for my iPhone 4/AT&T.; Port B does not work at all. I couldn't find any explanation as to why in the item listing, and upon closer inspection of the product I see that port A is labeled "for IPHONE 3GS/4G" and port B is labeled "for iPod Normal". This is absolutely not made clear in the item description. Had I known this ahead of time, I would not have purchased these since my intention was to charge 2 iPhones in the car at the same time.Follow up: I received this item today and promptly contacted the seller (SF Planet)regarding my issue, I will update this review when I hear back from them. For now I rated this item 3 stars, since I can only use it for half of the purpose I intended to. (2/24/12)Update: After 3 days of waiting I heard from the seller, with no attempt to address my issue with this order. I changed my rating to 1 star based on the slow response time and inattention to resolving my issue. I sent another message to the seller to reiterate my problem and ask for resolution. (2/27/12)Final: SF Planet agreed to issue me a refund for my order if I would ship the order back to them--at my expense. This is unfair, and they are unwilling to cover the shipping. I am keeping this order only because the cost of the order is less than the cost to ship the order back to SF Planet. I will not purchase from this seller again. (3/1/12)
Initially, i liked this compact little stereo with cd/cass because it's small and it had good sound, BUT it doesn't last like other quality electronic products do. This stereo is not working properly anymore, it was good for a little while then it went down hill. Don't buy this
I plugged it into the wall, put my exhausted battery in, and it glowed green, right away, like the battery was fully charged. It just didn't work, so I returned it.
This book doesn't get into the true essence of security. To be able to be a competent security specialist, you must think like a cracker. The line between these two is very thin in reality, with most security gurus having the ability to thwart many systems' security. This book is a BASIC overview of security. I saw no in-depth network analysis, the word &quot;stack-overflow&quot;, or any other subject with a minimum of intermediate security concerns. The author of this book is obviously a script kiddie. What a joke that he would publish this &quot;anonymously&quot;...like he's actually somebody.
I bought a 7" TV like this one, (product review is on its own page), and a GPX clock radio at the same shot. I am very disapointed to say that both items were a complete waste of my money. I had to send the clock radio in since it didn't work at all and I have had all of the same problems listed from other buyers on my junk TV. I would steer clear of any GPX product.
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.
you sent me the wrong item. the item you sent me was suppose to go to MR. FELIZ BIRDI. WROONG ITEM/i really don't know what your going to do.
I bought the Zenith 50" plasma 14 months ago and from the looks of it, these TVs don't last more than that. Last night our TV made a huge POPPING noise and that was all she wrote.I now have to battle with Best Buy and convince them to give me another brand or store credit. I bought the warranty for the TV ($399 for 4 years) but I don't want this TV fixed. I want a different brand.I can't believe that their isn't a recall on this item. The internet is full of this popping problem.Wish me luck on getting another brand.
I have had two of these units. I would definitely not recommend anyone buying the ML-300. Save yourself some money and get something else. Both of the units lasted only 14 months. I did hardly any typing with them. Only multi-page forms and applications. The printwheel motor failed on both of them and so did the electronic board for the keys. Took in in to a repair center and was told it was not worth repairing. Contacted Brother International USA and was told that the warranty was only good for 12 months. Save yourself some money and buy a Big Chief table and a number 2 pencil.
Poor description of what this product can do and it does not work. Added to my recycling bin, not worth exchanging.
THIS CD CASE IS VERY BAD!! IT CAN"t FIR ANY CD PLAYERS IN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I GAVE UP TRYING TO SQUEEZE IT IN WHEN MY BUTTONS POPED OUT!
The microphone quit working after one month so that the person on the other could not hear me. I made sure the plug was pressed in hard into the jack, but no luck. I tried another headset and it worked ok so I know the phone and jack are working. This headset was great while it worked, bummed it quit working.
This is an OK purchase that seems to have done what we wanted it to do for us and hopefully will continue.
DO NOT BUY THIS!!! This player has gone bad twice for me and I have had it less than a year. Creative customer service is awful. You have to pay them 12 dollars just to talk to them on the phone, and although email support is available it is not at all helpful. In addition to this, if the product is still under the one year warranty a 25 dollar "diagnostic fee" is charged each time the player is sent in for repair. Unless you want your mp3 player to be complete garbage in less than a year, purchase something else. I am giving up on this one and purchasing a different brand.
I anticipated better performance from these three way bookshelf speakers made by Yamaha. My Carver Sunfire center channel speaker over powers these speakers with ease. The response is quit slow and lacks the crisp highs and bottom end bass that I was seeking when I purchased these speakers.
This is the third phono preamp I bought. The first two were DOA and returned. I got this unit because it seemed a bit nicer. It works well. No hum.
When I first bought it, I thought it would protect the entire screen. Then when I got it and looked at it, I realized that it would only cover part of the screen, and not the black border.So I got home and held it up (while still in the package)to the screen, and it doesn't fit at all! It's too wide, and not even tall enough to fit the screen. It's like a long rectangle.I don't understand why it's advertised to fit the 15" Macbook Pro when it doesn't. And mine did not come with a free cleansing cloth either.I didn't find many other screen protectors, so I'm considering returning it or just dealing with it and keeping it...
We recently ordered this headset. It came very quickly and so for that we were delighted. However, the first person to use it discovered it had only one earphonethat worked, and by then we had thrown away the packing.Will you send another and pick up the one we have? We have the cardboard backing.Thanks.
I purchased the Brother Fax-575 for small business use. I travel to local business and they sometimes do not have a fax available. This fax comes in handy because it is very lightweight and portable. I have only used it for faxing because when I try to use the copy feature the machine can only handle one page and then it starts to over-heat. The copies come out very blurry and then completely black and then the machine just shuts down. I have not had any complaints from my boss as to the quality of the faxes, however. Maybe they just haven't said anything. This fax is fine for personal or occasional faxing, but if you do more or expect quality copies invest in a better machine.
Appears big on the web-page, actually is little and does less! Don't waste your time. As a result of being deluged with other items of "proto-landfill" like this I wasn't able to return it within Amazon.Com's (30) returns limit. Result: MORE landfill. Thank YOU Paladin and Amazon.Com (NOT!) for your efforts to manufacture and market products which are functional, while both protecting our environment and enhancing our work productivity!
The connectors are well built, with a small set screw to lock-in the cable. I used 14g cable and there is space for a larger cable. I removed the set screws and used the hole to solder in the cables. The disappointment comes in the soft vinyl insulator sleeves. I assumed these would be hard plastic with threads to secure them to the connectors, like so many RS banana plugs I have used. The ones included with these Belkin plugs are pretty bad. They slide off the connectors way too easily. Your best bet in plugging and un-plugging these is to slide the vinyl sleeve off the connector before doing anything.
I bought this product as the first step in building a home media network. The specs and features made it sound like the perfect solution to my needs but that all changed when I opened the box. Not only did it take about a 1/2 hour to configure but it only worked for 10 minutes. After that, I tried every conceivable means to get my network to recognize this deceive and nothing worked. BTW, I'm using a Linksys WR54G router so there's nothing complex going on here.Bottom line: big promise, no delivery. Unless you enjoy messing with router settings don't waste your time here.
I've bought these twice, they've failed twice. The wire shorts out at the red and white connector. I would look elsewhere.
battery didnt last long really sad thought this would last longer than the old one,after only three uses battery stopped charging junk dont buy
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 bought this radio because of the promise of great reception, sound and simple interface. After trying it for 2 weeks, I sent it back. The reception was not better than any other radio -- in fact, it's worse than the 30 year old clock radio I'm replacing. The antenna connector couldn't have been designed more awkardly, making it difficult to connect different antennas (to improve its poor reception). The FM antenna provided is minimal and cheap. Also, I didn't like the button interface. To use the preset channels, for example, you have to DIAL from 1 to 10...can't hop from preset 1 to preset 8, have to scroll thru all. Snooze button was hard to use, had to press a certain way, very hard, not user friendly. Clock numbers were smaller than average clocks, so harder to see if you wear glasses during day. Sound was good on stations I could get...but wasn't vastly better than any other radio. All in all, a huge disappointment.
My Imagemate seems to work well with WindowsXP, but has never worked well with Windows 2000. It seems the operating system isn't able to turn it off and now it won't read it at all. I tried the troubleshooting advice on SanDisk's web site and that didn't work. I also tried to install the drivers for using the device on a Windows98 machine. The installation didn't work. Technical support has been useless so far. I can't recommend this device to anyone. If it works, it works fine. If it doesn't work, you're pretty much out of luck.
I own this tablet and frankly it is not worth the bother. It is totally unreliable when I use/try to use it in photoshop. The pointer darts sporadically across or up and down and if it is the paintbrush that is being used it messes everything up.Don't expect any help from customer service because they do not even reply to emails.There must be some sort of conflict with XP because the pointer either freezes or becomes hyper active and selects everything and anything.This has been one of my worst online buys!
This item is NOT user friendly by any means! To get music on it is the biggest pain the neck! It's ssoooooo much easier to just go by the CD and carry a radio with you. I don't understand why everyone likes these things...uuuuggg
I was looking for something to share my Hp laser jet 1220 and decided to try this gadget. It says that it does not support multi-function printer, but all I want it to do is to print anyway. After 2 hours of fiddling with it, I got it to work. Here are the tricks.1. Use Internet printing protocol (I have Win2000)2. Use USB port instead of parallel port. For some reason, it just wouldn't work with the parallel port even though the server admin software sees the printer on parallel port. Thank goodness my printer also has a usb port.3. use static ip address4. Use http://server ip address here/lp2 or lp3 for usb ports.By the way, don't bother calling tech support. Very RUDE!
Purchased these speakers understanding that they could be mounted on my computer monitor. Product page on Amazon has a photo showing speakers mounted on monitor and product specs indicate it would be shipped with mounting brackets. Speakers arrived with no brackets and no way to mount the speakers to the monitor. Amazon customer service indicated that what I received is what you get and they do not have the product as indicated on the site.
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,
The copyholder is big, flexible, and heavy as desired but Fellowes failed to engineer this properly so that all the knobs would stay attached to the product. EVERY SINGLE TIME I try to adjust this copyholder the parts fall off of the copy holder and I have to hunt them down. I'm either going to have to return it or superglue all the knobs in to place which would make it non-flexible. This is a terrible design and I can't see ever buying a Fellowes product again.
I don't have lots of experience with this printer, but I am trying to get it to work with a new iMac using OS 10.5.2. What a nightmare. The HP software is rubbish. I can get OS X to print using the built-in printer control, but any other operations, like scanning, are intermittent at best. That's really the worst part. One minuet, the thing works, then HP Scan crashes and everything grinds to a halt. I have embarrassed myself twice by proclaiming the printer "fixed!" only to have the darn thing fail again with my customer standing over my shoulder. Horrible.It's only a little better than Samsung, which simply stopped making Mac drivers for one of my older laser printers.Samsung and HP = :( mac
The picture quality itself is decent. However, my camera will now only take one picture before indicating that the batteries are low and shutting off. I've only had it since July. I haven't even used it that much. The battery life has always been poor. I replaced them several times on vacation. I was only using the viewfinder to save power. I thought Canon was a good brand, but I won't buy another one.
They sounded good while they lasted. Unfortunately, they lasted under six (6) weeks. Costs $6 (plus your shipping cost) to get warranty replacement. That's more than half what I paid for them.Pro: good soundCons: wire for left side broke at plug, tended to fall out of my ears, Koss warranty costs
I purchased a Jukebox 20 from Archos and after letting it charge for 8 hours first, I then was able to transfer about 14 gigs worth of music over without a problem. It played as expected immediately after. I left it on its charger overnight to ensure charge for the next day and voila, no bootup prompt, just a flicker of the lcd screen and nothing! I called technical support and was actually instructed by the "tech" to remove the batteries and "rearrange them" to see if the unit would power up. I then proceeded to explain the the "genius" that the unit is not experiencing a power problem.....the firmware is not booting for some reason. Overcharge and firmware lockup on its own charger? Not happy at this point. So I get an RMA #, send the unit back, and get a replacement a week later. This one actually lasted 3 hours longer than the first one and then, poof, the EXACT same failure behavior. Even if the power company had a surge on my neighborhood's grid, the charger was plugged into a surge protector for both units. The bottom line is that the unit's firmware by design cannot handle current past its batteries' point of full charge. If you leave it on the charger for too long, the device will not startup anymore. I then tried to send the second one back but then had the package refused by Archos because I wasn't issued an RMA number for the second one, and that number has to be written on the box. Eventually, I got an RMA # after talking to 4 rocket scientists (including a tech who REFUSED to give me one....I finally got one from customer service)in various departments and got my money back. The bottom line is that although the player is a great idea, Archos engineers need to consult their elementary ENME books and relearn the fundamentals of rechargable power systems. I'm a senior in Mechanical Engineering,I build computers, and know electronics pretty damn well, and to be treated like a dummy by technical support of any kind is quite irritating. Archos needs to learn how to not only design a stable product, but they also need to learn how to deal with the consumer. I bought a Neo Jukebox 20 from [another vendor] and it is excellent. Not ONE bug, and that includes use in my car EVERYDAY via rca jacks and a custom console mount I made for it. Don't buy an Archos product.
Died after 9 months of light use. It's true: Sony quality is a thing of the past. I used to pay a premium for Sony products. Once it was worth it, but not anymore. Go with another manufacturer.
Normally, I am a fan of Belkin KVMs. I had good success with the PS/2 version of this unit as well as several other models from them. After checking the manual on-line to make sure that compaibility with wireless desktops would not be a problem, I ordered a Belkin DUAL HEAD 4PT KVM ( F1DH104U ) from Amazon.Here is where the fun begins. The unit has separate connectors for keyboard and mouse. If either one is not connected, the unit "chirps" every few seconds to complain. The standard wireless desktop uses a single USB receiver unit for both keyboard and mouse. The manualIf you plug the receiver for the wireless keyboard/mouse into the keyboard port, the keyboard and all hot keys for the KVM work but the mouse does not. The unit chrips every few seconds because there is no mouse plugged into the mouse port.If you plug the receiver into the port for the mouse, the mouse and the keyboard work with the computer but you cannot use the keyboard to control the KVM. The unit chirps every few seconds because there is no keyboard plugged into the keyboard port.Searching the Belkin support site yielded no information but an email to technical support replied with a link to alternate firmware. This firmware will stop the chirping but does not fix the problem with keyboard control of the KVM. Technical support indicated that there are no plans to repair the firmware to handle this situation.I expected more from Belkin.
All Wrong!!! It did not fit '96 Camry! I brought it when replacing factory door speakers. Just had to drill on my own!! Wasted my money!
This unit is priced way too high for what it is: A flimsy plastic toy. Mine arrived DOA and unfortunately I didn't have time to test it before the return period expired. I took it apart and found a loose connection on the receiver output wire. A simple solder job to repair it, but that should not have happened straight out of the box. Both of the microphones are crap - on par with the $5 Radio Shack units. The lav is very tinny and thin sounding. While the handheld sounds slightly better, the build quality is terrible and it feels like a child's toy. If you are looking for professional equipment on a tight budget, look elsewhere!
I own three (3) Olympus digital cameras (D-360Z, C-730UZ, &amp; D-520) and I cannot recommend the D-520 camera. It has an unbelievably long flash cycle time that makes it almost useless for indoor shooting. I'm talking 10 to 15 seconds after taking two or three pictures on fresh rechargeable batteries! (and I buy Olympus batteries) If you're at a graduation or other event you basically have one chance to get a picture because your child will be off the stage and back to their seat before the flash recycles and you can take another picture. It also seems to think you need a flash in bright sunlight and so you have to manually turn the flash off if you want to take pictures outside and not wait for a flash that you don't need to recycle.My Olympus D-360Z never had a problem like this. I thought the D-520 would be a better camera but it isn't. Perhaps its because there are only two batteries instead of the 4 that the D-360Z and C-730UZ have. When you do finally get to take a picture the pictures are crisp and clear with good color balance. I tend to use this camera for outdoor shots only and I keep the flash turned off. If you do a lot of indoor shooting, you may be disappointed with this camera.
Less than a year later....my LS-50 has succumbed to the H03 errorcode....Panasonic deserves a class action law suit! DO NOT BUYTHIS PLAYER...
I have this CTA speaker for more than a year. I bought it for 25.00 at another site but now even at that site the price has climbed. I don't own an I Pod so I can't speak on that. In an office setting where the volume is rarely tested it works OK not great just OK. Turn up the sound and even soft music gets distorted.(just keep it below full blast) It suits a noisy office just fine. But at more than 70.00 bucks I wouldn't waste my money. It looks cheap and it is cheap. Want to kick it up a notch?Jabra Klipsch Stereo Speaker for Cell Phones and MP3 Players ; S5010I bought this for my kitchen to get creative with and the sound is amazing. It packs a punch and looks so much more prettier and better constructed.UPDATE: My adapter broke! I don't Fault the product. But when I went to radio shack to buy another adapter they charged me 25 bucks! Then I remembered I bought this for 25.00 bucks! Hey this item is back in my shopping cart! Not as good as the one I own at home but for work it is just fine. Plus I won't cry if it turns up missing although I don't think I work with folks like that! It's not a poor sound, Just not exceptional. I have owned this for more than year and the speakers still work. At work it is on for at least 6 hours a day. Since it's back at 27.00 I don't see it as a poor purchase. Also I own two creative products and it works just fine with them.
I have tried to get the radio (AM and FM) to recieve stations but cannot get the radio to work. I have tried verious antennas but none will work.My old set works but the new Denon will not bring in any stations.Therefore I would like to return the Denon set. Please advise the proceduer.Thanking youThomas A Potter tagsp3@verizon.net 2301 Mariner's Mark Way #201 VirginiaVirginia Beach, VA 23451Thanking you
After reading mixed reviews, I decided to purchase this wireless thermometer because it's cheaper than the newer version. It had all the features I wanted: 2 probes, meat temp. alarm, smoker temp. hi/lo alarm, and even a timer. I could live with the other quirks (no down button for setting temperature, on/off for transmitter is inside battery compartment, etc.), but I really wanted the wireless to work well. Unfortunately, no alarm if signal is lost from the transmitter. Waking up in the morning and not knowing that your smoker has gone cold would not be good, and is not food safe either.Right out of the box I tested it and it was fine going through rooms even up to 40 feet away. I barbecued some tri-tip and the meat thermometer worked fine (didn't use the smoker probe since grill was too hot). The receiver even worked all the way to the living room and the upstairs bedroom. This second test looks promising, as I would need the receiver to work in the bedroom for those overnight smokes. Probe verification was pretty good: 212 deg. F for boiling water, and 33 deg. F for ice water (close enough to 32 deg. F)I finally tested it on an actual smoke session. To my disappointment, transmission would be lost just 5 feet away, even after replacing all batteries with new ones. If nothing else, the transmitter still reads the temperature and I could still check it from close by. But why bother having a wireless thermometer if the wireless didn't work as it should? I decided to return it and Amazon's return process went smoothly and I got my refund.I bit the bullet and bought the ET-732. Initial testing got me a range of at least 100 feet, and it has a "lost signal" alarm. Will post review after further testing.
While I realize this was a bulk purchase, the jewel cases came with none of the ULTRA-brand product packaging, and instead were kept together 25-case units by a thin-loose piece of plastic. The shipping box contained no other protective packing material. Unfortunately, this purchase was also initially shipped to the wrong post office, and once it finally did arrive, neither the shipping box nor the cases were in the best of condition--I probably lost about 50 of the 200 cases, due to various breakage. The cases are also not of the best quality (noticeably flimsy/thin plastic and bad hinges), which probably didn't help matters.
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 was excited to listen to music while swimming, so I bought and Otter box, and H2O Swimbelt and the H2O headphones. The system worked except for the horrible headphones, they could not keep water out, I tried it every way I could. Got some audio in one ear for two swim laps,...very frustrating (and expensive). Very reluctantly I tried another set of headphones (just this week): the Aquapac Waterproof Headphones. they worked 100%. I cannot say how long these will hold up, but I know they work now. The H2O Audio phones never worked (and were very uncomfortable).
Good: The setup isn't too difficult and it does work with my receiver, DirectTV HD DVR, TV, Oppo DVD player, and Xbox. The activity feature is nice and works almost perfect 99% of the time.Bad: The number buttons are way too small. The previous button at the menu level doesn't always work. The biggest problem: The buttons feel "mushy" and you have to really, really press down to get them to work.
Earpiece is too small for an adult. Plastic headband is sized for a child and is uncomfortably tight even when expanded fully.
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.
First of all, as another reviewer mentioned, the batteries were rolling around in the UPS box when they arrived. This is because the original product packaging was open, probably due to age and storage issues. The batteries expire in 2015, at least two years earlier than AA batteries currently sold in stores. Furthermore, "For Europe only" is written on each battery, indicating that these batteries are from the gray market, discontinued odd lot, or obtained from some other less-than-above-board channel or means. Don't buy these. I never write reviews, but this item is clearly sub-par, and Amazon should not be selling it. I'm returning mine or otherwise asking for a full refund.
True. For the money you have a great size tablet.The calibration of the tablet is simple but the only place pen pressure appears to work correctly is in the calibration tool. Like a previous reviewer mentioned it does not work in Photoshop CS2 (calibration that is). There is one updated driver on the website (compared to the one shipped on CD) which works worse for me, the pointer jumps around sporadically it is about as accurate as a bulldozer. I have tried a Watcom unit before and it is a huge difference. Even if you can just affor their smallest unit, it's still better that this Aiptek.
If you listen to music with as much subtly as a 2x4 to the head, then these are for you! I listen to a wide range of musics including classical and world music and these headphones, unfortunately, don't do these kinds of music justice. I'm listening to the last scene of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and mostly I'm hearing the bass drum. Hello?!? There's a soprano singing her heart out! If all that you care to hear is a big booming bass, then these will be a-okay. Otherwise, try something else.
I followed all the instructions carefully. It seemed to work fine for about two minutes and then the music started stuttering. My computer and the receiver are only about 30 feet apart. When I went on Logitech's own forum I found out that the company doesn't even support the thing anymore. According to one person the problem has to do with the receiver overheating and he was putting the thing next to a glass of cold water to get it to work. I followed the recommendations in the manual to improve the sound to no avail. It is too bad, because the remote control is quite slick. I sent mine back.
I order it and i paid for it and after long time they find out that the camera lost
The first one purchased was so much trouble even Lexmark said it was defective. The exchanged one was no better - wouldn't print more than one page before developing communication errors. Even tried doing a clean install of windows 98 on the computer with no improvement. Not at all impressed with this mfc.
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.
This is the worst digital camera I have ever owned! The night pictures are terrible especially of dark clothing. The Macro Zoom is very poor. PANASONIC should stick to VCR's and TV's! Very Poor Quality! I called Panasonic and they couldn't tell me the problem. Neither tech could answer my questions and on the rude side also. I like Panasonic products but the camera doesn't deserve one star. If you want a good quality digital camera, don't buy Panasonic!! Most of the pictures are not clear. The colors aren't true. I wish I had listened to a bad review I had read of this camera previously!Sheila
I purchased these in March and at first I thought these were going to work fine. The sound began to go in and out and alternating from one speaker from the other. I thought it was my stereo so I bought a new one only to have the same thing happen with the speakers. So, I'm extremely disappointed and basically wasted my money. They look good in the garden but the performance was absolutely awful.
We ordered the cartridges, the black ones did not work. I ordered two black and neither one of them worked. I called and talked to someone. He told me to return them which is what I did. They came back to me, NO SUCH ADDRESS. I was out $30.00 plus postage. DON'T ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY.
From my experience it seems clear that this product does not work in an automobile. I spent several hours trying to get clear sounding music sent from my iPod Mini to a car stereo.After several hours of trying "clear" station after "clear" station I could not get the unit to ever transmit a good signal.I attempted this in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Honda Pilot, and a Mercedes SL500 (with top down).The iTrip works in our house, but it is useless if you want to listen to your iPod music in a car.
bought this to get the data from my old pc to the new one. my vista pc wont recognize it. my xp laptop wont. this thing sucks DO NOT BUY!
i bought this camera a few days ago.my co-worker loved this camera, and told me to buy this one repeatedly, since it's such a good camera. so, i did. and, i was disappointed immediately, when i took first few photos. i took so many pictures indoor, trying to find out what was wrong. it didn't seem to focus right in dark with flash light. pictures come out fuzzy, blurry.... :&lt;so, i returned it after a few days try... got Sony Dsc-S85.DSC-S85 worked much better, taking much better pictures at the same price. if you like to carry a camera in your pocket all day long, DSC-P9 may be way to go, but, if you want better picture, clearer picture... get DSC S85... its twice more functions and it is twice clearer imo... i am very happy with DSC S85 even though it's heavier. DSC P9 didn't cut it for me.
Adorama is a terrible company to deal with. They sent me a pkg of 2 Epson ink cartridges and 270 papers. I have called several times as the ink cartridges were not the correct ones. I returned them as instructed, written 3 letters and called. This started in mid July. I called 2 weeks ago (Aug 28th and a different gal said she thought I should have my money back and would see to it. That was over 2 weeks ago and nothing since then.I would recommend that anyone should NOT order from this company.
Broke after 2 months of use. froze up. Called customer service. Was no help. poor quality. can hardly see screen. would never purchase sandisk again.
Not sure why Amazon won't accept battery returns based on their return policy of saftey concerns in shipping 'hazardous materials' (afterall was it unsafe when they shipped it to me...so why can't I ship it back to them). You should know Amazon will not accept returns or exchanges on this item. My APC Back-UPS 900 was actually a 900r (you have to read the small type serial number on the bottom rather than looking at the large label on the front of the item. Since mine in the 'r' version it takes the RBC5 battery NOT the RBC32. You wouldn't have known that based on the title of this listing so just be careful.
I had the same problem with 2 4GB SanDisk Memory Sticks. I took numerous photos with my Sony camera and everything was fine. I put the memory stick into my digital picture frame to view the photos I took, and they would not show on the frame. I put the stick back in the camera, and it would not work, I got a error message flashing C:13:01. I took the stick back to Radio Shack and they exchanged it, but I had the same trouble with the second stick. I have used the Sony Memory Sticks for years without an issue, but I will never buy a SanDisk stick again.
This product does not work with a Mac. It is advertized that it does, but that is not true. I called TAO electronic. This is very frustrating.
Okay so these were like a really big deal during Christmas and i still have yet to figure out why. We keep up with all of the new electronics and this is probobly the worst buy weve made. The flash goes off when it feels like it and the button to take the pictue RARELY ever works! Its really that bad.
This lens only provides a modest bump in wide-angle coverage. Standing in an average room at home, it's the same as stepping back one foot. I'm not sure it's worth the money for that tiny gain.Also, it partially blocks the flash on the S5. If you plan to use it with the built-in flash, expect the bottom third of each photo to be dark. Fun.
I purchased these radio walkie-talkies as a fun way of communicating with my brother, who lives 4 miles away. What the description doesn't mention is that you cannot communicate with anyone in an urban setting more than about 10 blocks away (@ 1/4 mile) ESPECIALLY if there are houses and hills. I'm sure you can communicate 15 miles away if the radio signals had no landscape interference in between, but these are really worthless if you live in a city and the other walkie-talkie is more than a few buildings away. We even tried standing on the rooves of our apartments to give the radio waves a clearer shot, but that doesn't work. The batteries die within an hour and you can charge them for days and days - the batteries still only last an hour. And withing 5 minutes of using them, the battery indicator shows you that it's already low!! Go Uniden!
these headphones cannot be worn for more than a short while before they cause extreme discomfort on the side of the ears. the band presses them tightly on the sides of my head and made it painful to wearm them for extended periods.also, the noise cancelling switch is located in an awkward position behind the ears, and is difficult to switch once you ge them on your head. also, they quicxkly began making crackling noises in the music. lastly, i bought them at best buy at they cost full retail, which is rape. i reccomend somethingg liek the sennheiser pxc 300's. they are a bit more expensive but very comfortable and have excellent sound.
Bought this unit in Aug 2005 and unfortunately the screen developed a crack on it last year. Sent it in to Audiovox to repair (that appears the only way they repair items is if you mail to them), and their response was that since this is an older unit they no longer carry parts for it and my option was to buy a newer model. What kind of pathetic customer service is that, a company that doesn't support its products after less than 3 years!!I would recommend you steer clear of this item as they no longer will repair it, and perhaps steer clear of Audiovox if this is the type of support they offer.
I was not expecting much in terms of sound quality (for this price), but compared to a cheapie Plantronics headset/mic I thought this would be similar. No, I was wrong. I needed to boost the Treble almost all the way up & reduce the Bass almost all the way down. Even then, the sound is very thin. I suspect that the high range of the speaker is broken (maybe the mid too).Seems from the rest of the reviews that this product (I like other Logitech products) has some quality control problems at the plant.
The rack is great quality. The panels are solid, as are the doors and hardware. In fact I have relatively few complaints about the case and would have loved to like it. If you're mounting standard depth servers you won't have much room for cabling down the side of the rack since the rails have to be nearly all the way to the back. Same goes for installing PDUs.What burned me was the shape of the box. Like one other poster mentioned the rack came boxed HORRIDLY. The box had holes in it and was mashed up. All the panels survived however. Amazon's return policy does not let you refuse shipments, so I decided to lug the 140 pound box home with the help of a friend to put it all together.Turns out the little plastic bag that was supposed to hold keys and a door bearing for the rear door had a hole in it. The keys were there but no door bearing. Everything was great except *one* door bearing.This is where things go sour quickly. I think to myself that things happen right? I got a hold of Startech support and told them the situation to see if they could sell me a door bearing to replace it with. They said they do not have any spare parts. What kind of company doesn't keep spare parts for racks?! They told me to look at what Amazon could do. Looks like the only option is to return the item. So I either have the luxury of living without a back door (unacceptable), or disassembling the entire rack, BUYING new packaging (UPS won't accept the original tattered mess), and having this thing shipped back, only to have to haul another one home hoping it too doesn't have some defect?! Over a tiny little door bearing?! Unacceptable service. StarTech has the product but doesn't have the support, and Amazon's support system also obviously isn't built for the rack business.EDIT: It took a little over a month, but I was able to finally get a replacement door bearing from StarTech. The key was to get the right customer service. On a tip of my brother, I emailed CSD@Startech.com, and while it took a while to hear back from them, I was put in contact with someone who knew what they were doing. After sending some pictures of what was missing I was shipped a new bearing. Problem solved. It's all about who you know I guess.
I bought this product for a road trip. My car has a cassette player and I figured the direct link would be better than the radio sort of link that I also had--since you constantly have to change stations as you drive. Well, I was wrong. It only converted signal for one side of the stereo. Maybe it is something wrong with my cassette player, but I think it is the product.
I placed an online order, twice.Both times I was sent the product without the enclosed cd.I was told that I would receive a refund.I have not. Although the response was prompt, the outcome was negative.
I bought it because I was hopping it will elevate my wrist but the problem is is too low, and it defeats the purpose.
I was really looking forward to using this product> However, the sound quality was awful. Just awful...so I returned it. Don't buy it, waste of money.
This thing does not like heat which is unavoidable in the summer in AZ. It only lasted 1 year. Mine consistently boots up with an error code, asks to send in for service. I am certain that some of the bands no longer function at all.I have read from the web that paying for a factory recal is not much use - it will loose it again.My older Bel Rx65 and my el-cheapo whistler don't have problems due to heat and they are 6 years old now.So disappointing as it was a good detector, but not worth it.
This was always failing with errors, and finally I sent it back RMA to seagate. They sent me a new one, same model, but the bottom interface plate was a bit different.I tried it both usb and esata, and problems continued.Realizing I was not going to get it to work, I removed the drive from the housing and mounted it internally in my computer. Since then NO PROBLEMS and running fine.The drive is a sata interface one and I only needed to buy a sata cable to install.HOPEFULLY Seagate has fixed this and the newer models do not have the problem. This is now showing on the Seagate website as the "Classic" drive and is no longer available.Now Leary of SEAGATE products.
I've had this flash for over a year and it is definitely a step above the built in flash, albeit just one step. The main advantages is that its raised slightly higher than the built in to reduce red-eye and it tilts.My gripe on this flash is that it stopped working a a few months after it's 1 year warranty ran out, which happens to be the weekend right before Christmas. So I'm a little more annoyed than usual.I can't say with 100% certainty that its the flash, but I'm 95% sure. It has fresh batteries, the red ready light is on, the camera recognizes I have a flash attached when I check the menu on my d5000. The built-in flash fires fine. All this indicates the camera is working, but the flash will not fire.Because I'm past the 1 year warranty, to fix the flash will cost $83 according to Nikon's support page, which is almost the cost of what I paid for this SB-400.If the flash was working, I would give it 4 stars just because it does what its made for without a lot of the extras you'd get from more expensive flashes. But now that its quit on me in such a short time and with minimal usage, i'm giving it a much lower score.This, sadly, is the first time I've been disappointed with a Nikon product.
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.
The drive is unreliable and corrupts files. I have had other drives and never had an issue. The company has been unresponsive. Don't buy this product. Bad drive, bad drive, bad, bad, bad...
i'am one of those who seek the best product in its category even if i have to pay more. The ZEN VISION M is one of those best products in the MP3 field. when i first decided to buy an mp3 player, first of all like everybody and without thinking and comparing i bought the ipod nano. i was looking for a small mp3 player with a descent storage and of course it must be good looking. After, having the nano for two months, i got so bored. the nano can't hold anything else except music and photos that must be seen on 1.5 inch screen therefore you will need a loop if you want to view your pictures. i sold the nano to one of my friends and i got the san disk sansa e260, excuse me san disk but that thing is suck. tha material from which that thing was made can't compete with other mp3 player in the market. the e260 gives you that very cheap look although it costs me 220 USD. i returned tha sansa back to best buy and i decided to spend a little bit more and get something with a video (fully equipped) and a big screen. i started comparing between the 2 most rivals in the market, the ipod video and the ZEN Vision M. finally, i decided to buy the VISION M for the reasons below:1-the vision M is equipped with an FM tuner with a perfect reception for 70% of the channels.2-the vision M is equipped with an FM recorder so you can record your favorite radio show, song or game and listen to it later.3-the vision M is equipped with an excellent voice recorder. i made a test for the voice recorder in Best Buy, i recorded my voice talking in the middle of a crowd and WOW i can still hear my voice clearly4-the 2.5 inch LCD(high definition)screen is very clear and sharp that you can see your pictures very vivid plus, you have a zoom in feature. so i don't need a loop anymore!5-the player is customizable. you can change the defalut backgrounds with any picture uploaded on your player. Plus, the player comes equipped with 6 different backgrounds and fonts.6-the Vision M is not scratches and fingerprints magnet like the ipods.7-the included software is very easy to use. i got used to itunes and when i used the software included i found it pretty much similar and i dealt with it like if i have been using it long time ago.8-the player comes with a wall charger!! thank you so much creative for giving the player's buyer his rights. the ipod video doesn't come with a wall charger, you have to buy it seperately for around 30 USD, ipods are charged with the included USB cable which is ridiculous because i remember one time i was in a hotel and i couldn't listen to my ipod because the thing ran out of battery and i had no access to computers.9-sound quality is pretty much the same, but the included speakers with the creative are prettier than the ipod.10-the accessories for the Vision M started to show up in stores, DLO company made till now 2 different cases for it. plus, many different cases that you can find online especially on Amazon.com.11-the Vision M has better battery life, lasts 1 - 1.5 hours more than the ipod video when playing videos and more hours when you play music12-The vision M has one of the best features that ever came in an mp3 player before..you can search for your song alphabetically. plus, you can click on the vertical touch pad and a keyboard will apears on which type the name of your song using the touch pad and the player will look it up for you whereever this song exists. Isn't that excellen?Conclusion: the vision M offers you all the Ipod Video features plus the list above. for the same price. you pay 300 USD for both!!!!the Vision M from my opinion worth every penny sipmly because if you want to buy some accessories for the Ipod video to make it with the same features equipped in the Vision M you will have to spend at least 120 USD over the initial 300 USD to add the fm tuner and the voice recorder and you will never have zoom feature or customizable player.Some Remarks:-they say that the itunes is one of the pros of the ipods, i don't know why, this software can be downloaded for free even if you don't have an ipod!!!-they say that the accessories is on of the pros of the ipods, i don't know who's going to buy all these cases and speakers offered in the market by everybody?-they say that the ipods are easier to use. Feel this one and try it anywhere and you will find very easy to use and even easier.i hope that my review can be helpful. thank you creative for making such an excellent product and saving the customers from this bad monopoly called iPods...Regarding the accessories i placed an order for an awesome silicone case from DLO.com and i received it yesterday.. the case fits my vision M perfectly and i got the case on time wih no hassles.
I bought it new in 2002 for $400. The color is pretty good. The resolution is very poor, only close shot get you satified. Other than that you get blur edge and barrel distortion sometimes. I didn't use it a lot for the first 3 years, only the last 2 years I used it regularly to tape my daughter's piano class homework every 2 weeks for 5-8 minutes each time. Recently I have to knock this camera extremly hard several times to make the recording start (It's common issue as the piano teacher told me.). So I have to find a new camcorder now. I don't know what can I do if it refuses to work one day in my daughter's piano class.
Like many others here, I read some reviews, but obviously, not enough. I was suckered in by what seemed to be an amazingly great price for a 256MB flash drive. Also enticed by what seemed like a great promise of bridge-building, a device built for both the Windows OS and Mac OSX. Sweet.Except - it's not. At least, not really. I plugged it in, opened the "Read Me" file, only to be taken through product registration and encryption tutorials that are only applicable for Windows users. I called the Encryption customer service number, and she confirmed no Encryption and gave me the SanDisk number for Mac questions, "'cause I don't know ANYTHING about those Macintoshes" - thanks. So I called SanDisk, and Jason there confirmed the following:1) Basically, should just trash all the instructions and encryption files, as those are only Windows compatible.2) The drive at start up is titled "NO_NAME". I asked him if I could change that, as I'd possibly (though definitely not now) like to buy another, to keep master's thesis info separate from work info, and Jason says, "Well, not really." So, I asked, wouldn't this be kind of dumb to have multiple drives around all named the same thing? That's what the different colored CAPS are for, he explained.Ah yes. As we know THOSE will never fall off in a bag or something.So now I've got a drive, NO_NAME, with trashed files that have taken my 256MB down to 240MB before I've even stored anything, and two more examples of people who really shouldn't be working in 'customer service'.Final lesson: Don't get suckered in by the price. It's not worth it in frustration OR what you'll be paying again in two months for a good one.
Today's date 4/5/12. I have used Logitech for years and all have been track ball because I hate moving a mouse all over the desk. I got this in Nov 2011 and should have sent it back but I didn't. The reviews that talk about small buttons and awkward position and stiff buttons are all correct. But I was willing to live with it to have a trackball. I also found that I had to spin the ball more than I would have like to travel across the screen. But that aside it quite last week, I put new batteries in it still would not work so I got another set out and put them in, still won't work. I need to see what the warranty is and get it sent in for repair if it is still in warranty. I am starting to wonder about Logitech quality. I love track balls and would like to find a programmable one that is for office work. Were I can program buttons for cut and paste and things like that. Thanks for your time. Good luck on finding the perfect mouse for you needs.
I had a Palm IIIx for at least 5 years. I sell real estate and really rely on the Palm to keep track of contacts and appointments. After I broke the IIIx, I bought the m515. I was very impressed with the product and some of the improvements in the features, notepad and "masked" records, for example.Before I bought it, I read about some problems with hot synching, but thought that was a relatively uncommon issue, until mine failed to hot synch. I had only had it three weeks. I plan to exchange it for a new one, but wonder if I would be better off with a different model, such as the M130, which is less expensive and seems to have fewer issues.I have to say that I did not have a problem with tech support. The technician, Mark, was very polite and walked me through some diagnosis. When it failed to fix the problem, he suggested that I exchange the unit.I think the display and the ease of use is great. The expansion card is a good means of backing up data, but, of course, hotsynch is preferable. I'm sorry I had the problem, because I really wanted to like this product. I only hope that my new one works and continues to work.I wonder how many of the people who say they love the 515 have had it for a long period of time.
SimpleTech 160GB SIMPLESHARE External Hard Drive( STI-NAS/160 )This drive stopped mounting with no warning what-so-ever about a year after purchase. If you value your data I would strongly recommend NOT purchasing a SimpleTech hard drive.
if I could give this customer a minus I would. I never received this product. Contacted the seller twice. Had to receive a refund from Amazon. Whatever you do don't buy from them.
The keyboard came with dirt inside the keys, one of the back risers was broke, and two keys had the letters worn off.
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.
Bought this 3 months ago, Paid 75.00 to have it installed. Sunlight keeps you from seeing anything and three months later is stops working at all.Now I am out 150.00.
I got this camera last year it worked great for awhile. I have to agree with most of the customers the battery life stopped working. I turned the camera on last week it beeped three times and when off that was it. I replaced the battery but it still beeping and shut off. I have a new camera now but another brand.
I bought these because I needed something that would cover my ears while I work out. I sweat so much that earphones would constantly break or one side would work while the other would not. They are big, bulky and super annoying. If you are using them for working out I would look for something else. I would have returned them but the box was open and the instructions clearly said no returns on open items. I was not up for a fight so I didn't bother sending them back. They are here collecting dust....
I bought this FM transmitter to use with my Sandisk Sansa e260. The product arrived in fine condition, and a day earlier than the expected arrival date. I liked the idea that I didn't lose access to the 12V power port on my dash, so I could still plug in my Sirius Satellite Radio received along with the FM transmitter.The coby CA-745 was great....for 1 day. After that, I notice a load, rumbling static sound every time I picked up my Sansa to change songs/albums. At first, I thought there was a problem with my MP3 player, but after experimentation, it turns out it was the cable that leads from the Coby FM transmitter to my Sansa's output jack. For the first 2 or 3 days, it was annoying but semi-tolerable, I just remembered to turn down the volume on my radio whenever I wanted to pick up the Sansa to change albums (so I wouldn't blow my speakers with the thunderous static).Unfortunately, the problem intensified to the point where it is now totally useless. The slightest jarring of this cable (from road bumps, to turning the car, to brushing against it with your leg) results in even louder noise, totally obscuring the music playing. In doing some subsequent searches for possible solutions, it seems this is a common problem. Unfortunately for me, I was foolish and didn't keep the original box, nor did I keep my paperwork from Amazon, so I have no way to return it. Spend a little more money, and get one of the higher end FM transmitters, in my opinion
I bought this as a secondary card for my new Vista computer (running multiple monitors). Didn't settle well with the nVIDIA card already installed. So, i researched it a bit and found alot of Vista users having problems with this card and many many other ATI cards.Vista buyers beware!
Apple's iPod dock is not worth buying.The remote control is extremely limited; you can't maneuver through the menus as you can with the controls on the iPod itself -- instead you can only really start and stop music. And the video quality was not especially good.After trying this out (and returning it) I ordered Kensington 33164 StereoDock, which is much better. You have controls that let you control everything on the iPod -- slightly clunkier than the iPod's controls themselves, but at least workable.There are further limitations that appear to be in the iPod itself, not the dock. You don't see the iPod screen mirrored on your TV -- *except* when you are looking at photos and videos. So you have to have pretty darned good eyes to see what you are doing from any distance. And even to get that, you have to manually choose settings (in 2 different places) that let you see photos and video, instead of having the iPod automatically mirror when hooked up to external video.
I bought the hp 8220e with the expectation it was a middle of the road, slow but effective cd burner. Unfortunately it was slow and ineffective. I was able to burn my first cd ok, but then went 1 for the next 15. I tried three types of blank media (memorex, memorex rw, and verbatim) then tried slower speed (2x) and keeping all other programs from running while burning (all of this on the advice of the helpful but ineffective hp customer service person which cost a $10 phone call). I downloaded the latest drivers and version of myHP CD and still no luck. For $200 bucks I could accept a few missed burns but this thing is a piece of junk. I found out the HP doesn't even make this thing- it's made by mitsumi and if I complained enough to customer service they might send me a hp-labeled Sony burner instead. I'll cut my losses and look elsewhere.
totally disappinted with my purchase. the box and packaging that came with it showed the same model displayed here but the adapter inside was a totally different model! Some cheapo and flimsy adapter. Ridiculous.. to cheat buyers this way.. BUYERS BEWARE. i would return this damn thing if i could
I bought this mouse both for my home and for my work. My work mouse lasted only a few months before the left click button stopped working. It got lodged inside somehow and wouldn't click anymore. I sit at a desk at work and there's nothing excessive that could've caused this. My home mouse left click button moved from working all the time - to only the top part of the left click button working - to only working when you press super hard. I have temporarily changed my left click button to one of the other buttons, but I should not have to do this. Other than this left click button debacle, the mouse works very well. But I need my mouse to function and not stop randomly working.
Received this keyboard and plugged it in. Found that some of the keys didn't work, mostly the ones surrounding the letter "L". Expected better from Logitech, since I'm happy with their other products.
Yes, the picture is fantastic. Yes, the cabinet and connections are great.BUT...I received this TV on 9/22/06 in a broken condition. It makes a hideous noise from the back of the unit that sounds like a hard disk drive that is ready to self-destruct.Amazons policy is that once you take delivery of a large screen TV, you cannot send it back. Samsung cannot find a service center that is willing to work on this TV because I live in a rural area. The Samsung service center is telling me that I must wait an additional 7-10 business days for them to try to find someone to fix my TV, then whatever additional time the repairman needs to get to my house, plus the wait for parts, and a return trip. This could very well take 30 days or more. Meanwhile I am out nearly $2000 and am the proud owner of a broken TV.
The headset is comfortable and works just fine. Sound quality is great. I plugged it into a Panasonic multi-line phone from the late 1980s and it worked perfectlyHowever the plastic frame broke after a a few months of very gentle use. The plastic frame is quite brittle and thin in critical areas. I doubt anyone can expect more than a year of daily usage. This is Engineeering 101 - thin brittle plastic will break.I have also refrained from rotating the microphone because it creates static every time I've done that. This makes me think, as others have already noted - the wires may be prone to breaking.At about $10.00, this headset is cheap. But it is a throw away item and for the price, I guess I should have expected that.As noted, my Panasonic hard wired phones have been exceptionally reliable and have been used daily for decades.Update: July, 2010I had to purchase a replacement. The plastic frame has been held together with tape for months and now there is static, seemingly from the microphone connection that won't go away
Sony products are garbage. A $200 player that breaks after 2 years, almost to the date, and costs $130-170 to repair is a joke. Sony should be ashamed of themselves.I have Pioneer and Toshiba equipment that I have been using for 10+ years, that has never needed anything. A DVD player that breaks after 100 uses is trash.
This was a very good price, however, the document feeder stopped taking more than 1 page after just a couple of days, and it won't pull pages at all for the scanner after just one day. It does print nicely. I wouldn't buy it again.
OK, The unit is ok for a beginner, but get used to being frustrated by the control button....it doesn't usually work the first time you press it. The zoom feature is pretty useless, not much zoom. The transfer software is a piece of crap, your screen resolution will triple and you won't have functional control of your start menu...once you exit the program the resolution returns...this is annoying. The picture quality is ok, but forget the flash, light a match instead...I am suprised that kodak got so cheap with this camera, i am keeping it for another year, then gonna look at a non-kodak product...it's a kids toy
This Samsung BD-C5500 Bluray player and internet device is pathetic. Completely stupid interface menu requires waiting for "loading" process at every step. As a bonus, it is rotten at playing Bluray discs. Freezes hopelessly.
as noted before, this does not work with my new model of the Digital Rebel XTi, incompatible. Purchase Canon's remote and not Opteka's for this camera.
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.
After about 2 years the tv audio would clip out. Then later the picture wouldn't show unless we warmed up the tv for about 5 minutes. When you first turn it on it you have to wait and turn it on and off for a while to finally get a picture. Won't buy another Polaroid tv as far as I can see.
I found that with the dvd on one side and the acceseries on the other side I had a very hard time closeing the zipper I threw out the box and material or I would have sent it back .
Installing my software, on my knees in my underwear 10 times or more without a repeat though it's a real beauty the softwares no cutie what it does it hasn't a clu......e wasted away in 3200ville, looking for the chooser to install some people say its a user to blame, but I know, the handshakes the flaw wasted away in 3200ville searching for that perfect install, some people say there's HPeee to call but I know its going back box and all!
Bought this keyboard in August. Today 5 months later the spacebar stopped working. Under microsoft warranty you must pay for the shipping to send your defective keyboard to them first before they send you a new one. Uhm no thanks. I'm just going to buy a new one at any store switch them and give microsoft their broken keyboard back that way then write a bad review on amazon costing them thousands more in lost business. Way to go backwards company microsoft.
As anothre post states this does NOT work with IBM ThinkPad. I have T20 with a docking station. It starts working up until you log-in then freezes. The only workaround is to swap the ports after the freeze--ridiculous! I'm very disappointed in Linksys.
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.
Unit just died, same story as everyone else, power still active but no display. This is really a poor quality product that Polaroid should recall before their name becomes worthless.
This is my second Belkin Pre-n router. Product was fantastic on the first one and support was too. So I bought a another one and I couldn't get it working. I called them and they blamed it on the ISP (same ISP that the first Router was set up on fine). I spent hours on the phone with no resolve. I finally came to the conclusion that there must be something wrong with the router and I pushed really hard to request to have it replaced. They agreed. I was told Belkin would call me back in 24 hours to set up a replacement router. I called back after 72hrs because they didn't call me and they told me that they will call me back in 12hrs. Now its already a week since that first 24hrs and they have not called me back.I will never buy a Belkin product again. The switch to Pakistan for Tech Support definitely short changed their customers. They've impatient, don't speak English well, rude and have not followed up with the promise to replace the router. Its been a nightmare.Belkin F5D8230-4 Wireless 802.11x Pre-N RouterBelkin F5D8230-4 Wireless 802.11x Pre-N Router2.4 GHz Wireless Pre-N Router + 4-Port Switch for PC and Mac /- 1 Each
the off and on button is to easy to activiate hence the radio eats the battery...
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.
Awful quality. Even 0.3 megapixels could produce pictures of a much better quality. Linear distortions and so on.Also, the description misses one important thing: it doesn't have a display that could show the pictures taken.It's only worth one dollar, not fifty! Do not buy
I ordered this product to replace something similar that had no surge protection. I was unpleasantly surprised to find that this was extraordinarily fickle. The slightest bump to the unit causes it to reset and, effectively, turn off anything I have plugged into it. I think my computer has already lost power about eight times because I accidentally tapped this ever so slightly. In order for me to even plug in something else I have to make sure everything is powered off, then plug something in.I did at first think it may be the outlet (even though I used something similar to this, without surge protection and had no issues), but after plugging in my old one I deduced it was this, and that is was &#34;touchy&#34;. On the bright side, the cord length and outlet spacing was perfect for my needs, and I did not experience any problems finding the reset switch,
This was the worst flash drive I have ever used. The one I got was found to be defective, as it never worked when I plugged it in my laptop or desktop. I contacted customer support where they paid for the shipping back via FedEx. In about a week I had a new drive, but surprise! That drive didn't work either. I called again and they supposedly put me on a list to be called back by the higher-up tech guys but I never got that call. I went and bought a Lexar instead. Of course, with my luck, it didn't work either. I returned it for the Memorex, which works perfectly.
There are 3 things you need to know before buying a KVM:1. In addition to the unit, you will have to buy a slew of expensive cables, many of which it is unlikely you already own.2. KVM switches as a peripheral in general are notorious for not working properly with any given set of machines/OS's/mice/KB/monitors/videocards.3. This is one of those units described in #2.4. Although Belkin officially supports Linux with this product, the customer support I rep I emailed wasnt even able to spell Linux correctly, much less help me get it working.
Received as a gift, tried first time at a full daylight baseball game. Camera auto-shutoff between pitches makes it impossible to get quick action shots. Difficult to retrieve the photos, due to the poor driver software that locks up your PC, requires disconnecting other USB devices. Defective photos: images have jagged horizontal lines in neon colors bisecting the middle (where the interesting part of the photo should be). The (partial) images below the jagged horizontal lines have incorrect colors - baseball fields are not deep purple! I'm sorry I wasted my time with it.
Bought this scanner as an upgrade. The NOAA weather channel bleeds thru most of the public service channels making listening very annoying. I wish I had my old scanner back!
I bought this screen about a week ago and right out of the box the bottom half of the screen had several big waves. It looks even worse now, with more ripples formed. In still scenes it seems ok but in slow moving scenes the effects of the waves are awful. The bottom of the screen is stapled to some thin pressed wood material.The screen is very cheap but I think I got what I paid for it. I wouldn't recommend this product.
Ignore the low price -- you'll more than pay for it seveal times over by the scandalous "automatic self cleaning" mechanism that drinks ink like a wino drinks ripple. I hardly ever use color and have "run out" of color ink 3 times in six months. I'd be happy just to use B&W;, but the printer won't work unless you replace all the cartridges. This should be illegal...There is no solution to this problem. Even if you turn off the machine, it automatically cleans itself. If you unplug the machine, it cleans itself when you plug it back in. My cat doesn't clean himself this much.The machine also developed a software glitch early on, where it would print half a page of what you want, spit it out, then print all of what you want. Another design to waste ink?Finally, the paper capacity is miniscule, so you'll be constantly moving the flimsy, easily breakable paper tray in and out.In other words, DON'T BUY THIS MACHINE!!!
I'm sorry to have to write a review like this, but I wish someone else had. It would have saved me the time and trouble of buying and returning this 'severely challenged' radar detector.I 'tested' the Bel Express 936 for a little more than a week. During that week I drove approx. 900 miles, experiencing a variety of driving conditions, from high-rise inner-city business districts to two-lane rural mountain roads.Really, the only good thing I have to say about this radar detector is it is quiet - the quietest radar detector I have ever owned. As a matter of fact, it doesn't do much of anything except look pretty. For those of you that are looking for an attractive radar detector that doesn't make a lot of noise, this Bel is for you. Everyone else, keep reading.There is hardly any reason to comment on the windshield bracket. However, if this is the first Bel radar detector review you have read, Bel makes the worst windshield bracket in the industry, so I won't belabor the point. Take my word for it, and countless others. The same criticism applies to the flimsy visor clamp. The 'Velcro' strip isn't bad if you have a dash mat.The digital readout seems like a dandy idea in the store. In the real world, however, you will find that it is too bright at night and too dim during the day. It is, for the most part, useless. LED indicators would have been a much better idea.How about the voice alert? This actually works pretty well. The only problem is you can't hear it, since the speaker is mounted on the right-hand side of the case.Another major complaint is the power plug location. Bel put it on the left-hand side of the case ensuring the drooping power cord is constantly in your way.The only logical place to mount this unit is on the dash (using the hook-n-loop strip), next to the A-pillar. Once there, you can easily get to the top-mounted buttons, hear the voice alerts, and ignore the annoying digital display. The power cord is also out of the way. This, of course, doesn't address the biggest problem of all - the fact that the unit itself doesn't work very well. How bad is it?As you may have figured out by now, the Bel Express 936 is a 'Sleeping Beauty.' It DOES detect radar, but it doesn't give you much time to do anything about it. When and if this unit actually goes off, you had better believe a traffic cop has you locked in his sights. My experience has been that this detector will give you anywhere from a few hundred feet to a 1/4 mile of warning. That's it! And, that's only if the cop is directly in front of you. You can forget about cops to the side and rear of your vehicle. I can assure you this radar detector does! This thing is so dead to the world that it doesn't even 'max-out' when you pass within a few feet of a bogie.I am now 'testing' a Bel 980. I was so disappointed by the Bel Express 936, that I decided to buy Bel's top-of-the-line radar detector. Why? My thoughts were this. I decided if the 980 didn't work any better than the Express 936, I would return it and never buy another Bel product. I am pleased to report that I have 'tested' the Bel 980 for an equal amount of time and distance, and it'll be a 'keeper.'Really, my friends, if are interested enough in the Bel Express 936 to have read this far, please, listen to me. Don't buy this radar detector. In the end, you will feel like a jilted lover. Save your milk money and buy a Bel 980 instead. I will post a review of the Bel 980 soon, and it won't read like this.
I purchased this unit through another vendor. It arrived and I set it up last Friday. ATSC/NTSC tuner worked well with my cable hookup; I didn't try the OTA antenna I got for it. Then I tried to play a DVD. A DVD that worked fine in my Sampo player and the recently-deceased Panasonic changer. So I tried another DVD. Still "No disc". Or "Not a playable DVD". The message was different for different DVDs.Called Samsung and went through their "hard reset" process (as mentioned in another review, the ^ and v channel buttons pressed simultaneously and held for 8-10 seconds) and that didn't help. So I was told to return it to my etailer.Emailed the etailer for an RMA. Was politely told, "we've OK'd your RMA, but the manufacturer has discontinued the item, so we'll give you a full refund." So I called the etailer and the sales guy said, "it was 'discontinued immediately'" with a puzzled tone in his voice. So we worked out a deal on the slightly-pricier LGDR787T. Why not another Panasonic? I've had troubles with my plain-old DVD changer since I bought it; it would reject disks that the Sampo happily played. And a recent call with Customer Service was very frustrating, so I'll avoid Panasonic henceforth.Anyway, while Consumer Reports had a nice review of the unit, my recent experience and its being discontinued say simply, "DON'T BUY IT!"
The Garmin iQue 3600 Rapid Car / Auto Travel Charger w/ Tip Exchange - Gomadic Brand which I received only worked sporadically. The snap-on connector fit loosely thereby causing the DC charger to only work at times. I sent it back for a refund- Gomadic only refunded the cost of the item- I lost shipping each way. I later ordered a Garmin product as a replacement- the Auto Navigation kit. The Garmin product seemed to me to be of much higher quality and it worked great.
I'm very sorry, but the universal remote control was not what I expected.Like, when I want to turn on my tv. the vcr came on and visa versa. But the company was very helpful and quick to let me send it back and refunded me my money.Very pleased about the service,thanks.Regards Yoka van Dijk.
First the good: the remote works well, and is fairly versatile. It can learn any IR device you have, and the online database of ready to go remotes is huge, so if you have lost your old remote, it is probably in the database for you.The form factor is easy to hold and press the buttons with one hand. The keys are back lit, and the full color screen is easy to read.Now the less than good:A) The setup software leaves MUCH to be desired: UPDATE: Software still is very poor. below is my recent analysis of the poor software:1) You cannot reorder the devices list - it is created in the order you create devices, and that is the order they appear on the remote. If you have more than 8 devices, then some will be on a second page on the remote screen - while it would be preferable to have certain "hot" devices on that main screen.2) The database if full of commands that don't exist, and that end up on your list of commands for you to delete - and deleting commands, and moving commands around is tedious - in some cases there are 10 pages of "additional commands" on the remote to page through - and to delete them and reorder these commands is simply annoying.2b) Database commands frequently don't work, and commands that should stream, don't stream. (I.e. continuous actuation).3) When you try to create your own device, the software will push a device template on you that may or may not work well.4) You cannot set "evergreen" commands. For instance, the volume +- should be work the receiver volume REGARDLESS what device is active. You can only make this happen as an "activity", and have to individually program it for each activity.5) In general, the software is a bit clumsy to use - it's a Java based app, and therefore does not use the drag and drop functionality of the operating system (Windoze or Mac) - and leaves much to be desired.6) You cannot assign commands to "stream" such that when you hold down a button, the command is continuously sent - this is allowed for volume, but for any other command, you have to pay Logitech $29.00 to set a command to stream.A well designed application would allow for drag and drop command arrangement, setting evergreen keys (such as making volume and mute affect the receiver at all times), Assigning the order of devices both on the main device menu, and while a specific activity was active.7) HORRIBLE SUPPORT. Absolutely useless. And if you ask questions on their user forum with even a hint that you may not like a feature, they will delete your account.At vers 7.7 I'd think it would be a bit more customizable, but they are a long way from an easy to use and highly configurable product.Here are the principal issues:1) General cludgyness: the setup is so terribly long, involved and "Fisher-Price" simplified. It is annoying, cumbersome, slow, tedious, and limiting.Specifically, adding and moving custom buttons, navigating through the "wizards" and trying to find where you have hidden some particular "option" is utterly aggravating. Seriously, you expect us to guess the difference from "Settings" or "Options" ??!?! - how unclear can you get?"Customize buttons" is on the main activities page for activities, but buried in the "options" or "settings" page for devices. The inconsistency throughout the application is aggravating.2) LACK OF CONTROL: you have designed the remote to function around "activities", yet they do not provide full control of activities. WHY? In order to have functions of a certain device available in an activity, then you have to add that device TO the activity.3) CAN'T REORDER DEVICES (in or not in an activity). Okay, so you want us to program the device around activities - but as noted above, even then you do not have accurate control of devices added to an activity.We need the ability to reorder devices when not in an activity, and reorder them separately if desired for each activity. they way you have it now, the devices move all over the place in seemingly random ways, and when you have more than 8 devices it is INCREDIBLY annoying to hunt and find them in some new location each time.Random device positions? Yea, great idea. NOT. This is a horrid "feature"!!4) BAD IR COMMAND DATABASE. Okay, here's a case of quantity does not equal quality. It seems like every user's custom programmed commands get stuck into this database. While this might be an easy way for you to "grow" your database, using the database becomes cumbersome at best. Moreover, many commands are mislabeled, or do not function as expected. It seems that mis-named commands get into the database and never get out.Worse, for use users, there is no way to permanently edit the database to suit our particular device. In other words, we'd like to be able to make our own localized version of a particular device and customize the entire command list - this would not affect your main database, just our remote. This way, everytime we went to adjust the programming of our remote, we wouldn't have to scroll through the hundreds of useless commands that do not apply to our device.5) IR COMMAND LEARNING LIMITATIONS. Yes, you can learn new commands. But you have little control over those commands.For instance, on original remotes, some commands will "stream" a commands when you hold a button down. With harmony, you seem to be able to do that only with volume. A serious deficiency.The only way to get the remote to stream commands is to PAY customer service ($29.00 as of this writing) to set a command to stream - after spending hundreds on a remote, this is ludicrous. There should be an option to stream any command, but again, tis is left out of the software.6) CAN'T SAVE SETUPS. Right, so we make a mistake, but after we re-configure, there is no way to "get back" to a previous programmed state.7) MUST BE ONLINE. If order to program your remote, you must be online, and you cannot work offline to program or configure the remote. Why? why should I have to be online for a learning remote? You should allow for offline configuration, learning, saving, etc.SUMMARY OF FEATURES THAT ARE NEEDED:For the config software: Put all settings for a device in ONE place, under ONE menu. Stop spreading config pages all over the place.Consistency: Chose one term, "settings" OR "options" and stick with it. Put related settings in the same relative place throughout the application.Allow for direct settings controls instead of cumbersome wizards.Allow devices in activities to NO CHANGE STATE when entering that activity.Allow device reordering, both outside of activities, and in each activity.Allow deleting IR commands for a device.Allow "stream" commands (like volume) but for any command (selection choice).Be able to "save as" setups, to store previous configurations.Be able to work offline.Final comment:Seriously, it's 2010 - these things should be self evident. It seems instead that Logitech hired programmers that got fired from Microsoft. Poor implementation, and other much more feature rich remotes out there - I am sorry i made this purchase, and I refuse to ever buy another Logitech product. My encounters with the utterly abysmal tech support have left me less than satisfied.
Bought it today, taking it back tomorrow. The FM reception is not bad, but all the static noise created when you turn the volume up or down makes this device worthless.The sound, even with higher quality headphones, is very very marginal at best.DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT. You will be disappointed.
I am on my second one and I will be returning this one also. Both of them worked once and then would not retract fully after that. I was so mad I almost threw it against the wall. I thought the first one was a defect, but then when I got the second one I realized it was a design flaw... If you buy the Targus one keep your receipt because I guarantee you will be returning it. What I don't get is how Targus has the guts to release this product and also put on it: Satisfaction Guaranteed. What a joke...
I was very disappointed with the quality and sound of this boom box. The AM and FM tuner was a cheap analog tuner comparable to a $5.00 radio and the sound system is very poor quality. It is not up to Philips standards and is very expensive for what you get. The only thing going for it is a USB port. I would recommend passing over this one.
Off the bat: I did not purchase this lens via Amazon.com. However, I offer this as general advise on the product alone. The lens strictly stating, is an unbelievably shocking underperformer. Shooting from aperature priority (in all ranges) to shutter priority, the lens is simply poor quality. It never reaches 'reasonable' looking sharp photos and ultimately fails in every catagory, from color to chromatic abberation. Though you could consider this a tough good 'first' lens to learn with - except the fact that it may allude the first time DSLR'r to think something is wrong with their camera, when it's really the extremely poor optics of this Tamron lens. I despise the Canon 18-55mm as well but the verdict of sharpness and linear quality is unmistakable...any alternative to this focal range is superior in all shots. I offer you to PASS on this lens entirely.B.O.L.!
I bought an LRD757, essentially this product without the fancy text in front. I bought it to have a good third radar detector in my station car, and to take on trips - it's supposed to be good and small. My 911 has built in K40's with lights built into the dash and my wife's car has a very good Passport 4500 which I wired into the visor power. I thought if the Uniden was good enough, I would make the Passport the station car detector.I bought the LRD757 yesterday and today had a 220 round trip business trip to do. I decided to put the Uniden next to the Passport, which I am very familar with, to get used to it and to play with it. Well, I won't go into the false alarms, etc, etc. The important thing is, I ran into one police radar 216 miles into my trip on the very road I take to the train, where the radar cop always hides in the volunteer fire department. The Passport, as is typical, went wild. The Uniden didn't utter a peep. I went home, got the box and receipt and returned the unit to. I owned it for 22 hours. I'm officially off Uniden forever - a radar detector that works this badly, even if only once, can result in thousands of dollars of insurance premiums.
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.
I have to say, I'm floored. This router perfectly emulates the experience of browsing the internet in the early 90's. The only thing missing is that beautiful dial up sound! The speed, however, is spot on! When the computer is plugged directly into the cable modem I own, the speed is WAYYYYY too fast. 15 ms pings with 20 Mbs download. Once I go through the D-Link DIR 655, either through wireless or a wired connection, the speeds drop to reasonable levels! Pings are over 200ms like they were meant to be. Download speeds sometimes drop to about 100kbs! That's still faster than dial up modem speeds, but what can you do. Even better, the software is bulletproof. I've played with every conceivable setting, nothing can change the speed! Hats off to D-Link for delivering a router that delivers 1991 speeds in 2012 for just under 100 bucks.
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'm a long time DLink fan (Love their Routers), but I'm really disappointed in this product. This product still suffers from bugs even after firmware 1.07 (7 revisions later). The device still hangs at 94% when formatting new drives and after trying all the work arounds it still fails to properly format a drive for me.Either way this product is slow and out of date today. You should only expect about 12MB/s with this product despite Gigabit Ethernet because it only has 32MB of ram. You're better off buying the Intel SS4200-E NAS which has much faster transfer rates and can hold 4 drives for about the same price.
I still have not used all the features on this mini cam, but I do have to say it is awesome! Clarity and colors are very good, the photos are good for sharing on line, but for printing them up it is best to use your digital camera that is what it is for. The battery lasts quite long,but I immediatly bought a back up just in case. The camera itself is light weight and very easy to use for indoor,day or night all come out very well,audio is very clear and outside filming is just great. I can't wait for the nice weather to arrive so I can really get into it. I recommend this one for all.Enjoy
I needed to spread music around my house for an upcoming party and found these mentioned here on Amazon. They were stated to be clear and wonderful sounding up to 200 feet away. Let me tell you they sounded shotty at &lt;50 feet. Much static and often no music for periods of time. Big disappointment and waste of money!
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.
What ever happened to good old-fashioned mercury batteries? They had the highest capacity per size back in the day, and the output voltage was always stable. Not many so-called "Alkaline" batteries can say that today. If a copper-top could give you a steady 1.35V, maybe it'd get more than 2 stars.
The speakers were not loud enough and only lasted a couple of years before not working at all.
First of all, the camera I purchased did not match the product description on amazon.com. The package says it is the Vivitar Vivicam 4100, but its missing some features. The sticker on the camera says its only 2x zoom not 4x and there is no AC/DC charger (which was the main reason I chose this camera over others). Plus, the flash doesn't work. What a let down. I know the camera is inexpensive, but at least the camera should have the features that it states it has.
Worked well for 3.5 years, but then the flyback went out on it. I do not think a tv as new as it was should be going out so soon. Will probably just buy a new TV since the repair will cost almost half of what it is worth.
I got Bamboo Vault360 to transfer my personal DVD collention to my new, fabulous, Creative Zen W. In agreement with the other reviewer for this program, I was 100% disappointed and wish I could get my money back. Attempted to use it once, then went for Zilisofts' DVD Ripper Platinum that does everything I need, with none of Bamboos bizarre interface (totally ineffective). With this product I really felt I was $49.99 in the hole for something I would never use again.Note: Does not rip copy protected DVDs. Given that most people are moving their own DVD media to their own PMP's this is a massive product failure. I didn't have a single DVD I could rip to my Creative Zen W with Bamboos Vault360.
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.
This seemed like a nce little mouse, but it disconnects repeatedly and frequently. I tried it with XPSP2, with and without Logitech software, and on a Vista machine too. Totally unreliable. Going right back to Amazon. Don't waste your time or money on this one.
Facts:Foreign support only- firmware upgrade or defective are the only troubleshooting tips offered ($100 replacement after 90 days). Hope you have a good long distance provider.If your player suffers from any problems before the 90 days you should fight to have it replace for no fee. After 90 days Rio is no longer responsible for anything, it's our fault for buying their player before reading the reviews.Personally my player had defects from the first day- and it wasn't till after 90 days that I acted on their policy (which I admit is totally my fault). I also have Intel's pocket concert for going on 3 years and it's the greatest player (even though it has a modest 128mb chip). After this experience I would NEVER recommend this or any player with a drive based memory, or a rechargeable battery. Your best bet is to get a player in which you can replace or use rechargeable (removable) batteries (cause if the permanent one goes, you're out of luck). And you should also invest in ram based memory- like memory sticks, because if you plan on 'using' the player for jogging, running, lifting, or breathing in general the HD will eventually fail. I can't speak for all Rio products but considering all the ones available on their site only have the 90 day policy, I would be quick to assume that they are of comparable quality.Conclusion:All in all- while it works it's a neat little player, lots of cool features and would undoubtedly be worth the ~$200 if was able to last longer than your summer break.Good luck with your audio, and hoped this helped!!
It was an incredible hassle to set this thing up. Not a simple plug and play experience at all. Wish I had bought something else.
Worked for about 2 months, now won't hold a charge. Even when it was charging properly, it would only last about 60-70 minutes.
$400 for a 2nd gen nano???? what a RIP-OFF amazon! you can buy th 3rd gen for half the price! buy the newer nano. don't buy this one!
4 out of the 12 DVDs that i have burned have failed. Should have stayed with the off brands, can't remember the last time they failed.
I ordered these along with the larger pair (SS-B3000) on some kind of deal. When they arrived, the large ones worked beautifully, but these weren't working at all!!! Because I had bought them on some kind of sale, I wasn't allowed to return them... $100 down the drain.
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 had my Zune for a few months when my computer and the Zune software suddenly stopped recognizing my Zune. After deleting the Zune software and reloading it my computer recognizes the zune, but the software still doesn't. I have done everything that the Zune trouble shooting guide suggests, and to no avail. The internet is full of discussion boards about the same problem. Many times the people in the discussion board note that the Zune hotline could not fix their problem either. I never had any problems with my ipod. I have decided that the money I put into the Zune was a waste.
I purchased this yesterday and returned it today. I wanted to use this with my Thinkpad. I could not load the driver and application to use the additional features (tilt wheel) because it conflicts with the Thinkpad touchpad driver. On Microsoft support site, it states the fact that it conflicts with some popular touchpads. I was disappointed that Microsoft forgot to print that on the outside of the box and wasted my time. Also, what is the deal with this scroll wheel? It is sticky and hard to move. I replaced it with a Logitech MX700, plugged it in, loaded the driver and bingo... It is perfect!
Perfect if you are only carrying a laptop, not enough room to carry much more than some papers.
I ordered these batteries from Amazon on May 30th, 2012...Followed directions for charging, then put them in the 3 phones I have but now they no longer hold the charge.It's barely been 90 days but the seller will not do anything. And I have no way to contact the seller except through Amazon. I had hoped they would be replaced.
My iPod 40GB died within TWO MONTHS of its initial use as Christmas present. The hard drive quit working and just makes little clicking sounds.My husband's 20GB iPod died within SIX months of purchase. His locks up his computer and won't hold files or play music. He has been sent to "email support" but reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling the operating system hasn't helped, so we don't expect much good from that.Our father in law went through 3 iPods within a year. Similar issues.These are lovely and useful devices, but TERRIBLE PRODUCT RELIABILITY. None of us used the product while jogging or doing anything else strenuous to the devices.Two of these iPods were refurbished by HP. That was a terrible product support experience, too.A tech industry insider suggested that we replace our iPods with the disposable Shuffle - not much functionality, but at least it's just $100 down the drain every year or so -- rather than $200 to $500! We'll also look into the extended warranty... unless we switch away from Apple entirely and re-scan our entire music inventory. (Another recommendation: don't use the Apple proprietary music format in case you experience what we did and don't want to give Apple a second chance afterward.Buyer beware. These are disposable devices. Handle like glass and don't expect them to last.
I bought this player reading reviews from here, however it was a big mistake. Probably some reviews written by biased people.What's good:1. Sleek design2. Eject from remote3. Displays long file names in a scrolling lineWhat's bad1. Too long time to recognize DIVX disks2. Freezing and lips sync problem almost for every disk I tried including regular DVDs3. No support from RCA and firmware updatesThe player should be returned.
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!
I bought a Western Digital My Book...turned it on- it easily transferred all my pictures and music onto it. It didn't even take as long as other hard drives I've been used to, and I delete everything off my computer so I could make room for a big program I needed ton install.So the hard drive turns off after I'm done.Never to turn on again.Next day I plug it in to access those pictures and it won't turn on. I call technical support and even though they admit the product may have been faulty before I even used it, refused to help me out in recovery damages. I can take the hard drive back within 30 days though as covered by the warranty, but oops, I need the drive in order to get everything recovered! which will, of course, take more than 30 days.2 days, used once, completely broken. Bad customer service.
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 BOUGHT 2 MEMORY MODULES AND BOTH WERE BAD I TRIED THEM I MULTIPLE COMPUTERS AND THEY DID NOT WORK WOW 2 BAD PRODUCTS AT ONCE THATS BAD
Connected all the wires and plugged it in. It did not work at all. Now, I have to return it.Does cold weather effect it? The UPS guy just dropped it off. I waited for it to warm up. Did the freeze damage it?
This switch caused my Macbook Pro to crash (using the manual method of switching, as the software switching is designed only for PCs). The device did work with my PC. I called the company technical support, but they were not able to provide any assistance other than to verify that it functioned with the PC. They said that they would speak with the engineer and call back. They never did so.I also found that the device can only be connected to a computer using their 2 or 3 foot cord. Longer cords don't work. This was an additional problem for me.The device is shown in the picture as having a stand that keeps it in a vertical position. No stand was included.
Easy to plug in, but less than 48 hours after installing, the headphone jack apparently broke free. Now you have to press the headphone plug to the side to get sound out of it. I will be looking into RMA'ing it after typing this review.
Granted I bought a refurbished one but I have a friend who bought a brand new one and niether worked for very long. It has its moments but who has the time.
The two reviews which describe the black screen are completely on target. Polaroid will do nothing to rectify the situation except offer to repair the thing for almost what it cost to buy it new. Most stores won't even carry anymore. Used it for 4 months and now is useless. DO NOT BUY THIS 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
I bought this camera after being a loyal Canon customer for years. After spending roughly $100.00 in shipping on 3 separate occasions to send the camera back to Canon's service center, it still is not working properly. In the 8 months I have owned the camera it has only worked properly for a total of 3 days. Everyone at Canon is sympathetic that my camera is not working properly, but no one seems empowered to just ship me one that works. Instead, I have to endure a never ending sequence of shipping and receiving the camera only to find out that they can't seem fix the root cause of why the LCD is not working properly. I find the whole experience with Canon and this product unacceptable. I've been using Canon products since I bought my first A1 almost 20 years ago. I'll never purchase another Canon product, ever.
After using Linksys routers for many years, I thought why not try someone new. So I bought the DLink DIR-655 in Sept of 2009. This thing has been nothing but trouble. Maybe we are just demanding wireless users, but the DIR-655 crashes daily. I have tried at least three firmware updates and still crashes. I have heard good things about DLink in the past, but I would avoid the DIR-655 at all costs.
Two weeks after I bought my Tungsten E, the whine started. Palm says that this is normal and there is no reason for a refund. Now, the whine is worse and louder and my Palm is out of warranty. Don't buy this one, even though the price is getting so low.
Battery life is very short, software is slow and when it goes out of charge you lose all the data (except what's in the memory card) and you have to reinstall the software. On top of that BE AWARE that if you have any problem after 90 days, you will have to buy a new Palm (if you like the idea) since the repairing costs are $125+$39.99 + taxes. To call the Technical Assistance you have to add $25. My Palm after only 8 months does not turn on anymore and since batteries are non-user replaceable Lithium, my only option is to buy a new PDA, NEVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE A PALM.A lot of other clients had my same problem and this could really be a defective product.I want to underline the outstanding quality of Amazon's Customer Service, not responsible for the insulting low quality of this product. It will be a great pleasure for me to keep make my purchases on this site and I suggest it to all my friends.
We bought this camera as smaller alternative to our Digital Rebel SLR which is roughly 7MP as well. We wanted something smaller to take on quick trips, snapshots of the kids, etc... We were very dissapointed with the image quality, especially indoors where less light is available. Most of the images came our red and grainy, many were blurry. I have experience with photography and tried multiple settings, but the image quality still suffered. We are going to try to return this camera and get a point and shoot Canon and maybe spend a little bit more. The convienence and form factor are not worth it if the image quality is terrible. We should have stuck with Canon in the first place. :-(
I am very disappointed with this product. It looks like it is solidly built and provides an expectation of long life, but internal components and circuit seem to be weak. I bought it many months ago, but only got the opportunity to use it recently on a road trip and it just died within a few hours of using it. We may have overloaded it, but I would expect such devices to trip or give a audible warning or some other means of warning instead of just dying. What a waste!I see that other people are having a good luck with this product (going by the review rating), but I wouldn't recommend it to my friends/family.
The USB feature is NOT supported for apple computers... everything else is OK, but 1 missing feature is a huge bummer
This printer/toner is fine, but for the price of the toner, you don't get nearly enough print jobs to make it very economical. I've had this printer for a little over 2 years, and I'm on my 4th toner. I'm a student, so I definitely do a fair amount of printing at home, but my estimate is that this toner only gives me approximately 1500 pages. And that's with every level of tonersave on. So every 7 or 8 months, I'm dishing out another $80 to get more toner.
After just under 3 months of use, it is not working. Although I liked the fact that I could plug in an extra device, I was afraid of using it. Yesterday I used it for the first time to charge my iPod at the same time I was listening to it. This morning when I went to use it again, it just did not work at all. I guess my gut feeling was right.To be fair, the quality of the sound was very good, and up until this morning I was very happy with it. If you still want to buy this product, just make sure you don't plug any additional device to it.
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I had to file the connector on this charger down just to get it to fit my mini. Don't buy unless you have the time and energy to make it fit.
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.
There is one reason why Replay TV is better and that is because you can connect to the service via broadband. As the only most sophisticated and tech savy people have broadband, this oversight by TIVO is a real slight to us who have more on the ball than the average dial-up user.
This item looked good and it was not cheap, it stopped working on about the 3rd day of usage. I am really not one to return items via mail so I just threw it away and went to home depot and a good one there.
I will never again buy another Microsoft Mouse! I received one of these as a Christmas gift, and Microsoft has changed the Intellipoint software so that you cannot map different keyboard keys to the buttons. You are obligated to choose from the &quot;dumbed-down&quot; list of commands that Microsoft has deemed &quot;useful to everyone.&quot; I had an earlier version of this product a few years ago, and it was great for CAD, etc. because I could program the mouse buttons to work in specific programs, but now that appears impossible. Also, the &quot;tilt-wheel&quot; is useless in my opinion. I can already tell I will get chafing on my fingers from pushing the stupid wheel side-to-side. What's wrong with two wheels?
Add me to the growing list of people who bought this item and had it work as advertised for a short time then come to a rapid and sudden halt. Bought this to play music in my kids room at night and it worked for about 8 nights then suddenly wouldn't play anything. We tried switching CDs a few times, going to battery power, going to FM then back to the CD and nothing worked. RMA back to Amazon. Big props for Amazon customer service but not for this item.
The device has always been mediocre from a sound quality point of view, quite tinny. Making it do simple things has always been a chore. It charged our iPods quite well and played the correct song when the alarm would sound. For that, I awarded two stars. As for the function of displaying the correct time, the iHome tends to struggle with this important feature, consistently slow. As of yesterday, it has completely "lost track of time". I hope the other iHome newer products received well needed improvements. Save your money, do not purchase. There are better products.
Only one side worked. Made in China says it all. I should return it now. Made me look silly in front of my son.
D-link really needs to figure out why this camera locks up all the time. Their knowledge base only says to unplug it and plug it back in when it locks up (so D-Link obviously knows this is a problem). Sure enough, that does the trick, but when it locks up while you're accessing it remotely from the internet (i.e. you're simply not home to unplug it and reset it), you're out of luck -- camera is dead until you get home to fix it. This maddening problem really ought not to exist in a 400 dollar camera.
I actually really loved this little cam when I first got my hands on it. The thing I really liked was the ability to swivel the lens around separate from the tape transport where you actually hold the camera which made it much more comfortable to hold for long periods of time. Problem isnot long after I had been using the camera and loving it I started to get the dreaded DEW message and the camera would shut right down. Only way to get it going again was to remove the battery pack and the lithium backup battery as well. Then you would have to reset the time and date. This little tricked worked as a fix for a while and then eventually that no longer worked so I needed to find another fix. Thankfully you can find just about anything on the internet and someone posted that the problem was with a defective solder joint on the DEW sensor and a fix could be achieved by hitting the cold solder joints with a soldering iron quickly just to re-melt them. This also worked for a while and then it did not and I eventually shelved the camera.
I purchased two of these when they first came out. The retractable cord was great, but I have found two problems with these mice. On one of the mice the retractor mechanism broke. Now, my other one is fine, and I will probably chalk it up to my fater being a bit too rough on it. The other problem is much more annoying, and is present on BOTH of my mice. The problem is with the scroll wheel. The wheel has a tendency to "stick" between knotches causing the screen to jump up and down erratically. It is very difficult to use the wheel without this problem popping up. I have never had this problem with "quality" scroll mice, only cheap ones. I think Kensington cut corners on it's design. On the other hand, their WIRELESS Pocketmouse resolved both of my issues and is a FANTASTIC mouse.
There's nothing quite like the feeling of spending big bucks on an electronic gizmo and having it fail right away. This happened more than two years ago, and I'm still angry! Belkin lost a lot of credibility and all of my business when this pricey keyboard turned out to be a cheaply executed dud.
I'm glad I did not pay much for these, because I threw them away after two uses. I bought them to save space in my carry-on during my last vacation. I should have stuck with bigger ones that worked better. I could not get the bud to stay in my ear, even the over-ear clip did not help - these things are made for people with HUGE ears.
Overall the recorder worked OK. A moderate inconvenience was that once in a while the recorded DVDs could not be finalized for unexplained reasons.However, that is irrelevant now. A few weeks ago, the unit stop working. I does not turn on at all. What a waist! It is out of warranty now.
"The design of this item is poor the battery pack dangle with no way to clip on a belt or anything. I ride the train and the design is terrible. The sound is good, but the design is so bad I'm getting a different pair. Waste of my money. Think about how you are really going to use the ear buds, not portably friendly.
I even did not understand why it is called 'Photo Studio'. Nothing common, wast of money! Yes, it is cheap, but when you buy a pen for 50c, as minimum you expect that you can write something with this cheap tool.
This will not work with Windows 7. I called IOGear and they confirmed that there are no DRIVERS for Windows 7. What a waste of time.
I bought two of these. Neither would charge my Motorola L6 cellphone.Seller refunded purchase price and shipping and did not require me to return the items.
What is this? It does not look like anything that can hook up to an XBox...
I bought this converter for my trip to Spain. I used my straightening iron on my hair,it converted the voltage wrong, and it fried my hair! It was horrible. I had to cut parts of my hair really short and ended up with a mullet. Worst experience ever! Do not buy this item!
Although the product description identifies this item as being designed for use with Olympus SLR and a Meade telescope, I seriously question if there was real testing of the T-Ring on an Olympus SLR camera The Ring does not match the mounting gruves on the camera body. I have not been able to use this devise with my Olympus E500.
Up until the last couple of months this TV has performed beautifully, vivid picture, no streaking and amazing details (especially with DVD).We've had this model for just over two years and we are now having daily shutdown problems with it. The TV will randomly shut down and will not turn back on for several hours. We've talked to Sharp's customer service and tried basic trouble shooting to no avail. I will say the wait time and their staff are courteous but I dislike being in the position to have to call them. Sharpe's final response to this is to bring it to a service center and pay for the repair. Fair enough since it's no longer under warranty but considering it's cost and the extra money paid expecting quality I'm left very dissatisfied with the ownership experience. Funny how things change, this will be the first (and by far most expensive) TV which only lasted two years before needing repair. The next closest TV Set (A Panasonic) to require repair was over 18 years old before it started losing picture quality. I know which brand I won't be buying or recommending in the future.AN
I get surprisingly good reception and good sound from a vintage Dynaco FM-5 tuner. I have been using a simple T-type wire antenna. The Terk looks high tech but didn't work as well as the dime store T-type antenna. Save your money.
I do hate the mouse, for the following reasons:(1) It's too heavy, feel pretty bad for my hand. Logitechs are much better.(2) Very un-sensitive for my hand's movement. It let me feel I need to use "power" to move(3) The driver is awful. Sometime the mouse pointer will be locked in the right corner of the screen and the restart of the machine is the only way I can find to make it work.(4) For the same price, I would go for Logitech or M$.Final word: Try to test a real one before buying.
Poor quality, cheap materials, cheap stuff, and poor performance, stay away from this and spend the extra bucks for something better.
This case is way toooo big for the Sony DSC-N2 camera. What were they thinking? I can fit three cameras into the case!
Heres why,1) It is all bass. I mean A LOT of bass. As someone stated earlier it's good for rap, i guess, but that's it. It's no good listening to stern, sports, or other talk, even regular music!2) There are no controls, i.e. bass, treble, etc. What they set it at is what you're going to have to settle with.3)The remote is useless. I swear 9 of 10 times I'm pressing the same buttons 2 or 3 times before the thing changes (yes all this with fresh batteries)4)It doesn't sit right. When you put it down on a table be careful it will tilt and slam down5)You do not need it. Just use the housing unit that came with it and feed it through your existing radio.I wasted $100.00 on this thing
My wife uses her laptop exclusively, and all day long hour after hour. She puts a lot of mileage on it, and as such the laptop gets a tad too hot. She needed some exterior cooling mechanism, and so she purchased this. It worked for about a month, then one of the fans stopped working. Not long after she said it started to smell like something burning, so it was unplugged and thrown away. I vouch for her claim that it smelled like burnt wiring since I also smelled it. I would steer clear of this item at all costs.
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.
What everyone's saying is very true. When I had to back up everything on my hard disc, I would only have put 10 small picture files on each disk before I got a disc error message. So I went through 30 of them to back up material that should have fit on 5 discs. This whole time I thought it was some kind of configuration error with my pictures, but now I realize it was the CD-r's that were the problem. This is unbelievable that Sony has such low quality CD-r's--Sony is usually an excellent brand. My whole entertainment center (TV, VCR, TV, etc.) is Sony, and they work great! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
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.
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.
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.
This Belkin router is not the drop in wireless router that the marketing folks glamorize, but it does offer great coverage.Items of note:1) Probably the single most important thing to know before you go to buy this router is that ICMP must be enabled on your ISP's network or you won't be able to use this device as a router.ICMP communications are used for many tasks. One is to "ping" another machine and see if it is responding. Sadly, many hackers use ICMP communications to find out information about a network and then use that information to launch attacks. Belkin routers ping your specified DNS server to find out if it is reachable. If the ping fails, the router assumes it is not connected to the internet and refuses to work as a router. (After you configure it the settings stay for 30 seconds until a timeout waiting for the ping response fails and then it clears out all the settings and says it is disconnected.)The problem is that many ISP's are disabling ICMP communications on their networks to reduce hack attacks. If your provider has done this (or plans to in the future) you can't use this device as a router (only as an over priced WAP.) If you are seriously considering this device a) ping your DNS server and see if you get a response (if you don't know how to ping you are probably in over your head with this router and should consider using a Linksys) if you do get a response, b) contact your ISP and see what plans if any they may have for disabling ICMP communications as this will determine the lifespan of your router.2) All of the installation software and documentation assumes that you have 1 computer connected to one modem. If you are buying this router as an upgrade or to otherwise replace an existing router, I would suggest that you first regress and reconfigure to connect to the internet without your existing router, before begining the install. Customer service was not sure what would happen setting wise if you had a router in place when you ran the install software and thus can't tell you much debug wise.3) Customer support is about as bad as it gets. I spent 5 hours one Friday night trying to get this system installed. Then after going through the basics again with the customer support person she finally told me that she would have to escalate the call and someone would call me back within the hour. That was 1am Saturday. She verified that I would still be available in 1 hour so I hung in there... I kept doing other stuff and even caught a late night movie, but no call so I went to bed at 4am. On Tuesday, at 4:30pm I finally got a call from the escallation team. BTW, the escallation team is only available business hours M-F, so you might have to take off from work to debug an issue if you plan to use this device at home. For those accustomed to the Linksys support site, you find almost nothing at Belkin.Long story short: The wireless portion of the router works great, though I can't compare it to any other wireless router as I was wired before. I've had to keep my old Linksys router in place at the modem and just piggy back this Belkin router onto it as nothing more than a wireless access point because of the ICMP issues. One can only hope they will come out with a firmware upgrade, but the escallation folks said nothing was planned.If I had to do it over again... I think hard about a Linksys again.
The product didn't work the way that I thought that it would. It is very easy to use and set up but the reception in my area isn't that great. I live in a very large city and are unable to get a very weak signal in my area for this device to run on. In the middle of a song, it can go in and out due to the changing of the frequencies. I wouldn't recommend spending the money. I would rather buy the cd and know that it will come in clearly.
I agree with the previous reviewer. This looks like other media storage units, but it is cheaply made. The "dowels" that are supposed to anchor the shelves of the lower half (to stabilize the unit) are made of a brittle plastic that shatters with any pressure (since you have to press the shelf and the outer panels together with the dowels holding them together, it means certain disaster). The result is that I now have to explore ways of drilling out the areas where the dowels broke, and then buy wooden dowels that hopefully will anchor the unit and not just rip a hole in the "wood" (sawdust is closer to reality here). In addition, as you work on the unit you notice that there are wood particles everywhere, as the parts shed constantly. Other parts (including anchors) are made of cheap plastic, and are very difficult to install properly. In short, this unit is inadequately designed and constructed, and will not fulfill its function properly. Spend a bit more money and get a better quality unit.
This unit does not do what it says. It does not give you stronger signal than any other unit!!! The configuration process is very easy and user friendly. The signal is weak. For once I would have liked amazon to make an error in my order, they never do!!, this product does not work!!
bought a pair of these battteries for our aging Uniden phone (that we love). One lasted 3 months and the remaining one has very limited time (+- 10 minutes) of talk time before requiring recharge.Just ordered replacements for these replacements.
Good thing it cost under ten dollars...this is one product you won't like. It didn't clean my camera lense, it just smudged it up. Better off using a regular cleaning cloth or lens wipes.
I purchased this router with very high hopes for it's range. The MIMO lived up to the hype as far as signal strength, but the router was just too unstable. I returned it and opted for the Linksys WRT54GL instead.Here is why I sent it back:1) The wireless did not work properly. I had a single machine with excellent signal strength associated with the router (WEP enabled, Firewall enabled). Certain websites (via SSL mostly), would simply hang. Examples: www.gmail.com, www.aol.com, etc. I put up a packet sniffer on both sides of the wireless connection and many of the packets never got to the router. I tried reducing the MTU on the wireless card, but that had no effect. Tried changing channels, standing 3ft away from the router, etc. Nothing worked. At the same time, plugging the laptop directly into the router via ethernet eliminated all the problems. The wireless card in the laptop is a Orinoco Silver 802.11b card which works with several other Access Points/Routers with no issue.2) The router would lock up from time to time. For seemingly no reason, the router would stop responding. You could not get to it via the web interface and the only rememdy was a hard reset.3) The Access Point mode either does not work or is counterintuitive. Since I have another router, I decided to try using the Belkin Pre-N router just as an access point. Once I flipped the setting in the config, the router stopped working all together. I tried every combination of wires in the back that I found others had tried, but the router was locked up. A hard reset was the only rememdy.4) Lack of support. There was no updated firmware, and no knowledge base articles on these issues. I tried to call technical support, but after holding for several minutes I gave up. The only support seemed to be many unhappy users posting to blogs/newsgroups about the same issues and lack of response from Belkin.I ordered this router with very high expectations, but was extremely disappointed in it's lack of stability. Using the device as a router for the wired portion seems to work well, but anything having to do with using it as a wireless device was useless.My hope is that some day Belkin will update the firmware and I can give it another shot, but for now it needs more testing.
I liked the printer fine -- wasn't delighted with it, but wasn't terribly unhappy either -- until I upgraded my MacBook to Mac OS X. Then I find out, unfortunately, that HP does not support full functionality for this printer under Mac OS X, and I'm far from the only one unhappy with this situation, and HP has refused to update the printer driver for provide full functionality. (See[&#8230;]) for just one forum for the complaints. As a result, I would not buy this or any other HP printer again. I just can't count on it the software being updated for a decent length of time.
After 6 hours, mine is only working as a wired adapter from the router to the stereo, but not as a 'wireless bridge'. In wireless mode, sound is choppy and unacceptable.If you are a wireless network guru and must try this product, heed the advice in other reviews and dispose of the directions immediately (especially if you have a router) then expect frustration and disappointment for many hours.If you are expecting plug and play and are not a network wizard, I highly recommend another product.
Let me start with the positives:1. Keyboard looks and feels great. Its very slim and has an aesthetic look. But I am wondering if the keyboard is safe. Reason, I could get it working up to 25 feet from the computer. I live in an apartment and there are many houses nearby. I am wondering if its safe to use this keyboard as my neighbour may receive the signals too. That said, I am happy that the keyboard is working up to that range without any interference.2. Mouse is excellent. It has all the features of modern mouse, like tilt wheel for example. The tracking is very sharp and works even on rough and uneven surfaces.3. Battery life is too good. I have used my mouse for 5 days and it did not show any signs of low power. It still shows full charge.Now the negatives:1. Its definitely not worth the money you pay for it. You can get wireless keyboard and mouse for much less without the bluetooth technology. The infrared ones work only for a small range but its actually good because your neighbours won't catch your keyboard signals due to the short range.2. As someone already pointed out in another review, the mouse does not "fit" properly into its cradle. You have to baby-sit it to stop it from crying for power. That's a very bad design from a reputed company such as Logitech.3. The media controller controls your patience and not the system. It gives so many problems that I lost patience to debug it. I am using only the keyboard and mouse and really feel let down. The media controller works OK with ITunes but when it comes to WinAmp, Windows Media Player, Cyberlink PowerDVD and Nero Showtime, it really is of no use. Only a few controls work and the others don't. The IM alert feature was very interesting to read on the manual. But when I tried it, it was far less interesting. It gives me the alerts on its miniscule screen. But does not alert with sound. So does it expect me to constantly glare at its small screen? No way. So finally the media controller is nothing more than a meagre calculator for me.Summary: I would not recommend this product. Please pay lesser money and buy a good infrared keyboard/mouse if you wish to go wireless.
Not only does this unit freeze up and ruin discs, it has now denied me access to even watch my own TV my only recourse was to sign onto Amazon to see if that's where I ordered it, and check to see if it was still on warranty. What was I thinking?? Doesn't it bother all of you that most electronics are only warrantied for 90 days. If you bought a $50.00 DVD or VCR player, you could probably get year or two of good service, then chuck it. But I had to be the 1st one on the block to have this, and now 9 months later, the reviews speak for themslves. I will spread the word & never buy their products again
While the larger screen suggests higher resolution, the number of pixels is identical to the Apple iPod. Blown up that size, album art looks a lot worse, is more pixelated with compression artifacts abound.Lack of compatibility with both iTunes AND Windows Media Player is definitely not a positive. The included ZUNE software feels mostly incomplete.The final straw is that circular control. "Oh cool," I thought. "Somebody finally figured out how to do the scroll wheel like on the iPod." Think again. The "scroll wheel" you see at the bottom of the Zune is nothing more than a cheap, flimsy four-way rocker switch designed to look like a touch pad.Complete, utter garbage. Avoid avoid avoid.
I had trouble setting up this router. Only because I followed the easy setup wizard. The range is worse than my older wireless g router. But the ratings say it is better. Whats up with that. I definitely wouldn't recommend due to range and no wireless bridge capability according to d-link. Isn't this suppose to be a wireless router. My old router has wireless bridging capabilities.D-Link DIR-655 Extreme-N Gigabit Wireless Router
I've had this product for a couple months. In short, it is a pain to use, but it works if you're good at hacking on things.I had the disadvantage of using it with a 750G drive, which it's not supported for, but this wasn't advertised anywhere I saw!! Apparently Linksys support stops at 2 250G drives attached.Some things don't work for me, for example now I cannot format the disk through the web interface. Why would I need to do that? Because...When doing a copy operation to the disk (from windows?), DO NOT CANCEL THE COPY. I've gotten mine in a state I've read about in forums where files are still there, but I can't modify anything since it's all read-only and permissions are messed up. Requires a format of the entire disk to fix, but that doesn't work either! I'm going to try to return mine, and buy a simpler NAS with it's own hard-drive. I don't want to have to hack on it to keep it running.This is not sold by Linksys anymore. Take the hint, get something else. It's not worth it.
I bought this product in the US and tested it in a car there.It work not bad, but now I am home in Europe and when trying it in the house or the car radio it just cannot find any channel where the sound will be worth...the "Itrip" is just good for the trash!!!Don't buy this product unless you can really test it first in your country radio FM channels!
Pro: Exactly as described - worked great! Manually switch any USB peripheral device between two PC just by pressing button. External power source. Nice for printers or transfer info via thumb drive between PC's or onto both one at a time without having to chase USB ports on each.Con: After 4 months one of the Upstream Ports failed. Which makes it pretty useless except as a USB Hub using the one remaining Upstream Port. I've been reading alot of reviews about these switches, and keep seeing the same problem...Upstream port failure after weeks to months.
ARG! We purchased this camera when our daughter was born due to its size, functions, manual setting features and 5mp res. At first, being a gear head, I thought I didn't understand the features/functions thoroughly enough. SO I read the paper manual, AND the manual on CD (imagine, as a mom with a newborn!) Now after 8 months of disappointing shots, albeit the occassional hero shot, I still want to throw it out the window.WHY?1. ON/OFF: to turn the camera on you have to slide the lens cover open and wait about 4 seconds (forever) for the lens to extend. The lens will retract and you have to start all over again even if you slightly touch it - which is very easy to do. Bad design. Reviewing captured images is another test of patience.2. RED EYE: of the hundreds of shots we've taken indoors with this camera, 75% have redeye. You can use the redeye reduction feature (nice) but realize it is &quot;red eye REDUCTION&quot;. SUre you can remove it with software, but consider the enormous amt of wasted time. Why did the lens capture it in the first place?3. SPEED: the slowness of the open AND close, the redeye flash and the battery charge. The amt of blurry shots is staggering.I'm esp. frustrated b/c our baby is now 8 mths old, and numerous once-in-a-lifetime shots have been missed.WE LIKE: the remote control, the sturdiness, the size.
I know getting after market knock-off ink is always a gamble, but this is one that didn't pay off. Not a single one of these cartridges worked. I did a full color test (after proper install, yes) and all I got was a blank sheet. It never did work. But the price was so low it was worth the gamble for me. I'd suggest to any future buyers: get the real deal ink, or do what I did and just get a different printer that has lower cost refills. It was time for an upgrade anyway.
Lost my Color Merridian overboard and had to replace the GPS. When I recieved the new GPS I called Magellan to get a new unlock code so I could load the charts on my replacement GPS. I was informed I would have to purchase a new bluenav CD since they only issue one unlock code with no exceptions. Well my exception is I will never buy another Magellan product Hardware / Software. As for the replacement Color Merridian it is being returned today. In the future I will purchase Garmin.
Well I've had these speakers for about a year now. At first I thought I'd get used to them, and they sounded okay for some things. I have them mounted on the wall with the included wall mounts. Have not touched them and they still fell apart. The flat panel on one of them simply came unglued and fell off. They also don't handle good loud sound very well. I would not recommend these to anyone. I only paid [a small amount] for them brand new so a lesson learned is a lesson learned. Cheap is cheap.
I could not get the right code numbers to work with my new TV/DVD set.....too bad, I liked the large numbers and light.
Even on Hi-res settings pictures are blurry with no detail. ONly good for trying to claim lochness or bigfoot sightings as any picture taken is so blurry as to fuzz out whatever person is taking picture of. Definitely PASS on this item.
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.
These phones are just simply not worth the little bit of money that they cost. First, I have no problems with my hearing and I even have a difficult time trying to hear what the person on the other end is saying (and that is with the volume on high). Second, the design looks good, but it is not so great if you like to talk on the phone and try to do things around the house at the same time. If you are like me and try to hold the phone on your shoulder while you work and talk, it will just slide out from under your ear. Third, charging this thing is next to impossible. If you don't put it on the base exactly right then it continuously beeps and says try again on the cid screen. Simply put there are a couple of other brands out there at a similar even cheaper price and those are the ones you should try first.
I powered them with a sherwood receiver also bought on Amazon, 100w/channel. They worked for about 6 months I play them loud, but maybe a couple times a month, its not like they are on 24 hours a day. I figured they could handle whatever my 100w receiver could throw at them. One night they just stopped working. I tested the receiver with other speakers and they worked. So something happened to these speakers. Not blown, no buzzing, nothing just silence... I am in the process of trying to send them back to Sony for repair/replacement, but i have to pay the shipping and just deal with the BS process of sending them back...When they worked they sounded great, and i'm not an electrical engineer so if i did anything to break them but 125w speaker powered by 100w receiver you would think i wouldn't burn them out in six months.
I bought this specifically for the remote control to the switch. The switch works fine, but the remote didn't work at all. The replacement they sent me also came with a remote that didn't work.
After using the Canon A85 Powershot 4.0 megapixel camera for almost a year, I decided to upgrade to a high quality digital camera and chose the Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP.I was disappointed from the first picture. The autofocus was extremely poor. Virtually every photo taken in a variety of settings, lighting and speeds were soft or blatantly out of focus. The manual focus has no focus guide, either. Other professional photographers also tried their hand at this camera, only to yield the same results.I've been taking photos for almost 20 years, and have used a variety of digital cameras through friends and associates over the past few years to get an idea of what non-film cameras can produce. This camera caused more disappointment than all the other ones I've tried, combined. I took about 300 pictures, trying every avenue to produce a picture that looked like it was taken by a 8.0 MP semi-professional camera, to no avail. I found that my Canon A85 took consistently sharper images at 4x6 print size when shooting side-by-side.I returned the Digital Rebel after one week, and the search for a decent digital one continues...
I have had this camera since April 05, and in half the time I have owned it I have been unable to take pictures. In August, it began having problems with the lens, and over 100 pictures I had on the memory card were deleted. I sent the camera back to Canon for repair, which cost me $120. It still did not work properly after Canon returned the camera, and I have sent it in twice since then. Canon will not offer replacements or opportunities to upgrade until they figure out the exact problem.I was happy with the Canon I owned previously, but this particular model has a lot of bugs and isn't worth the hassle.
It does what it's supposed to but it's about as cool as wearing your socks over your jeans. It's also very clunky and hard to put on and keep on. But it does do what it's supposed to do and pics turn out nice.Update: After doing more tests, this thing is useless. Don't waste your money. The Gary Fong Puffer might be better from the results I've seen because of the curvature and microbumps.
I agree with the last review. The lid is useless, and thanks for the idea of using duct tape to keep it on. I put the pins in my drawer because the itty bitty slot they give you for 20+ pins is too small and when you want one they all come out in a tangle.I like the rollers and they heat up fast and hot enough. I have long (waist lenght), thick hair and I get a nice curl, so I give it two stars for that.
I plugged it in the day i recieved it and every time i bumped the cord it caused lines on my monitor. Poor quality just went to bestbuy and picked up there cheapest (about same price) no problems now. Chunked this one in the garbage it wasn't even worth the headache of returning it, to me.
You certainly do get what you pay for. At the price I paid, I decided to buy two sets of these headphones, one for home and one for work. Now, the headphones are comfortable, and the sound is clear, although not very rich, but then these aren't high-end headphones so I didn't expect that.But the plug does not seem to be within specifications. I have tried the headphones in: my iPod nano, my Android phone, my computer's direct audio jack in front, my computer's speaker jack, and an old mini-cassette recorder I haven't used in years. In every one, I had to wiggle the plug around in the jack in order to get sound in both ears; the right ear speaker would drop out at the slightest movement.At first I thought perhaps just one pair of the two I bought was at fault, so the pair I took to work I tested on: my work computer, my iPod nano again, my Android phone again, a coworker's iPod classic, another coworker's iPhone, and even an old Sony Walkman I've had in my desk at work for ten years (had to change the battery to even test it). And found the same problem: have to wiggle the plug to get sound in both ears.Then just to be sure, I switched the home pair for the work pair and ran both tests again. Same result.If you're buying these for use with a non-stereo audio source, they should work fine. If you want stereo, though, get something else.
I bought one of these through another retailer, should have read the reviews at amazon first, they are 100% correct! This router stinks, doesn't work as advertised. While this is a wireless router that can do VPN at the same time, it turns out you can't do both at the same time without locking up the router. Very slow web interface, issues with LAN IP resolution, tech support is worthless.Wasted five hours trying to get working to no avail, no resoltuion to my probelm is availabel at this time. Might be a 'cheap' purchase price but costly in lost productivity and now i need to buy another model anyway and return this one.You've been warned, stay away!
I purchased this item in the hopes that it would cure the audio dropout and video corruption issues I have been having with Comcast digital cable. With the Comcast -provided splitter, both my Series 3 TiVo and my Domcast DVR experienced these half-second to 2-seconds audio dropouts every so often, and most of the time they were accompanied by a momentary video corruption. Kind of annoying. I thought based on some other reports from users of Series 3 TiVos who also have Comcast that this might help, but all it did was make things significantly worse!With the cable coming in straight from the pole, no splitter, I had a signal strength on the Series 3 of 94. With the Monster Cable TGHZ-4RF splitter, I still have a signal strength of 94. With the Channel Vision C-0314, I had a signal strength of 73. It introduced three new kinds of corruption and artifacting that happened much more frequently. It's just not useful in any way.The good news is it did not slow my cable modem down at all.
Dang. I thought that this was that standard gray mouse pad with the thick and heavy rubberized base, but I was very wrong. The super cheapy mouse pad that I originally had was a gray one like this Belkin, but it was very thick, heavy and felt as tyhough the base was composed of a rubbery material that gripped the table surface so well. However, it was getting worn down and dirtty, so I thought of getting two of these things so I do not have to search around again for a quality pad again.Well, the ones I received from here (the Belkin brand) were incredibly light weigh, foam backed pads that wanted to curl upwards as it sat on the desk. Sure, once you had the mouse and your hand on the pad it would stay in place, but it did not seem at all secure like my old one. The pad just felt cheap as you were using it, and because of the stiff foam backing, you could hear and feel the rubbing/scratching sound of the mouse as it traveled over its surface. You even got nauseous from the spray-on adhesive that was used to glue the cloth onto the backing of the pad. I would search around more for a different pad. The thick, rubbery pad I had is a dream compared to these and you should be able to find them somewhere on Amazon for cheap. If you are used to the cheap foam pads, then that is too bad.Well, overall, this really is not a bad mouse pad for the price (although I paid 2.99 for mine), so this will work if you need a cheap pad that are for the kids or for the family's heavily used computer. As for quality, this lacks, and if you get one, you can just feel it. I hope this was of use for some people (like me), looking for that cheap, bud decently built mouse pad that needs to be replaced. The best thing to do is go mosey down to your local supermarket, or an electronics store, and get a feel for the mouse pads for sale. Good luck...
When it comes to consumer electronics, I expect a certain amount of embellishment in the product portrayal, but with the ICF-C773, Sony has come precariously close to the realm of blatant false advertising. From the misleading description to the blatantly false picture, nothing about this clock delivers what it promises.Based on the description, I *thought* that the clock would gradually ease me out of sleep, with a warm soothing light and soft music. The Amazon product description talks about a "calming effect" and adjustable illumination. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Instead, when this thing goes off it is like the apocalypse has finally arrived. The harsh, alien, LED lights will blink on and off, and if you combine that with the godawful alarm tones, you will find yourself leaping out of bed and looking for a weapon of some sort. Infuriatingly, you have NO control over this blinking feature, other than to turn off the light completely.Right now, I bet you are thinking to yourself: "Well, at least it looks cool..." Alas, no. It seems that Sony could give Maxim magazine some tips on airbrushing. The clock looks NOTHING like the picture. The sides of this thing are pure, bright white, from top to bottom. But what really stung me is the LCD display. In Sony's artistic rendering, the display is pure black and the numbers are pure white. This grossly misleading picture caused me to assume that the clock would just light up the numbers, like older clock radios do. This method produces easy to read numbers during both day AND night while producing a minimal amount of extra light at night. In reality, the entire display glows blue-white and the numbers are a slightly lighter shade. During the day you can barely see the numbers and at night you can read a book by the light this thing puts out. Thankfully, Sony included a low setting for the screen, which is OK for night, but makes the clock completely unreadable during the day.Then there are the buttons, buttons, buttons. This thing is covered with buttons, and in what I am sure is some fiendish attempt to drive me to insanity, the buttons you will use the most are located on the back of the unit, where you cannot see them. Prepare yourself for countless moments of frustration as you fumble around the back of this thing pressing buttons until you get the right one. And while doing so, be careful not to bump the analog (not digital!) wheels that control the radio volume and light brightness.This clock is a huge disappointment, not just because of the reasons above, and not just because of the grossly inflated price, but because it teases you with cool features that just don't deliver. Avoid this clock at all costs.
Sound quality horrible from the very beginning. Continuous loud buzz.Video quality even worse than the sound! Lines running through the image.The first one I have returned for the reasons above thinking it was defective. Second device just as bad.Channel changer no longer works after 2 months, neither the remote nor the actual buttons on the device.Overall a horrible product. Stay away.
The video quality of the cable is very low. There is a definite difference in resolution between a good quality cable, and this one. The picture is fuzzy and cannot be fixed. For the price its a good deal if you can deal with the fuzziness!
The retractable cable is very nice, and the small size also make for exactly the kind of portable mouse configuration I was looking for. However, the mouse buttons are so cheaply built that most of the time when you try to click the mouse you will just rub plastic against plastic with no mouse click being registered. It costs so little it's not worth the bother of returning; I guess some weekend I'll take it apart and see if I can improve matters.
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.
Monster makes some nice gadgets that are light on your wallet.... Pfshh, we all know that's a lie, the products are nice but they are super expensive. Luckily this was for a customer. The 3600 works fine, does what it is supposed to do, but on page 17 of the manual it specifically states "The Included Rack Ears..." but they were not in the box. After calling in the afternoon and holding for an hour for "sales", I had other things to do. So I decided to call the next morning. I waited about 20 minutes for Technical Support, the rep was very nice, and opened up a ticket for me, but at the end, says "but I can't help you with this, you need to speak with sales". So transferred, an hour later, sales still has not picked up. Finally hung up, emailed....Q: Hi there. We recently ordered a HTS-3600 MKII Power conditioner for a customer. We opened it up and it did not have the rack ears included with the product, but on page 17 of the manual, it specifically states "This Monster PowerCenter includes two "Rack Ears" mounting plates for installation into a standard size equipment rack." After waiting for over an hour on hold for sales yesterday, I called this morning and after 20 minutes, spoke with a technical support person who gave me a case number which is *****. She then transferred me back to sales in which I waited another hour on hold before deciding to hang up. Hopefully we can figure out a way to get this rack ears situation figured out as soon as possible as it is holding up our job from being completed. And it seems like you guys are doing well, so maybe it's time to hire some more customer service people? Hour+ wait times for sales is pretty unacceptable. If someone could please call me today at..., I would appreciate it. I need to get this resolved ASAP. ThanksReceived an Email response 2 days later:A: Per UL regulations the rack ears are not sold separately. The can be ordered from our site at: [...]WHAT?? So I am in the same place that I started. Thanks Monster.4 stars for product, delete one for not including the rack ears and another for wasting hours of my time with your seemingly wonderful customer service.
This worked ok for 3 1/2 years and then on July 4th I was watching TV and heard two loud popping noise and the screen went black, although could still hear the sound ok. Luckily we purchased the 4 year warranty through Best Buy and are happy to report we are getting a new TV today.
The touch pad drove me crazy. I kept scrolling past the menu item I wanted. The design also seemed like a device about five years behind the curve.Luckily it stopped handling transfers (I'm a Napster To Go subscriber) after two days. I'd still be blissfully stuck with the thing otherwise. Returned it and picked up a Samsung YP-Z5 4GB player. Very happy with it - definitely worth a look.
These headphones do NOT cancel any noise whatsoever. Moreover, they are heavy & uncomfortable. This is clearly a case of you get what you pay for.
Some pictures don't come out at all, some come out ok, and some have to of one person's face.
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!
This mp3 is total junk!! I got it as an early Christmas present and was psyched since my husband had just gotten the Sandisk 1gb. I saw how easy it was for him to download blah blah blah. Well unfortunately mine turned out to be crap. It would start to download about 3 songs and then a window would pop up saying I had to insert a disk in drive E. I would have to unplug and replug to get it to do something. Finally, after about 2 hours it only downloaded 4 songs. We thought there HAD to be something wrong with this one so we took it back and got a 2nd one. Same old thing happened. Customer support was useless because they were closed. The user manual on the one sheet of paper and the manual on the disk were completely useless. We finally got fed up and took the worthless piece of junk back to Best Buy. I went over to Circuit City and bought the RCA LYRA 256mb. I am so happy with my new mp3. BUYER BEWARE, STAY AWAY!!
I still have an open mind about this product, but am not happy with its performance. I am a medical student going into residency and use my PDA all the time to look up drugs and confirm patient care...The battery sticks out about 0.5 cm from the back of the PDA. No big deal. I remove the protector anyway to reduce volume and to not have to deal with cover in my hand. I was willing to put up with the bulky battery. I was looking forward to the extra battery life, but the product does not sit easily in the cradle (not an understatement). This is a problem in getting the device to sync and charge. I tried to charge the battery without the cradle and had no luck. The indicator light never comes on so you can not see if it is charging. Eventually the battery indicator on the PDA showed it was depolarizing. Something is wrong with at least the battery I purchased and I will be going back to the original one I have.
We bought this clock because it seemed to work with the iPod shuffle. However, even though alarm 1 has the option to wake to an iPod, that doesn't include a shuffle iPod. I called iHome about this, and was told that it also doesn't charge the shuffle (although it seems to be doing so when we use it).
I recently purchased two SanDisk card readers to transfer images from a digital camera to my computers. After several successful transfers, both computers began to freeze-up during data transfer. SanDisk's web site provided an updated driver, which did not resolve the problem. I also followed SanDisk's instructions for formatting the Smart Media card, but the freeze-ups continue. I am now researching an alternate brand of card reader, and other methods of image transfer...this card reader does not appear to be reliable.
Absolutely do NOT buy one of these things!!! I had mine for about 18 months and had no problems at all. Yesterday, I turned the unit on as usual and got an error message. I phoned Archos technical support (if you can call it that) and they told me that I had a defective hard drive on the unit itself. 20GB's of music lost just like that. Archos will attempt to repair the thing for $65 and shipping costs, but won't take responsibility for any data on the unit. Apparently, this 'just happens' sometimes...
I got this because my Plantronics headset attaches to my Lenovo T60P (Windows 7) via USB, and I only have three USB ports. I figured this would free up a port, but it did not.The item is fine, looks to be intact, and no damage to it. Unfortunately, it doesn't provide any microphone capabilities. I can hear everything through the headset, but the microphone does not function whatsoever.I'm really disappointed that it did not work, but then again, the item was cheap as hell with free shipping, so I guess, &#34;no harm no foul.&#34;If anyone knows how to get the microphone to work properly, please let me know. My reviewer name AT gmail DOT com.Thanks!
I had high hopes for this product but was disappointed with the performance I had planned to use it with my new sangean tuner but after comparing it with the antenna that comes with the tuner I could not justify the money I spent I tried to place the C-crane in several locations arund the house but the reception was poor so I ended up using the antenna that comes with the tuneralso the C-crane reflect is very difficult to put up anywhere it is not flexible, I was not happy or satisfied.
From the time of receiving this product the batteries would not charge nor did a slot in the charger work. This item i ordered probably 2 years ago but i did not want to go through the hassle of the process to correct until i landed on this review. Therefore i rate the whole product as junk. Thank you, Ron
The earbuds are not what you see on the picture. The earpiece is not like that of a stethoscope. The item I received had a drum like diaphragm maybe about the size of a dime that had a rubber rim. It did not fit in my ear. Sound was tinny and metallic.At least returning to Amazon wasn't bad. Emails were confusing because if you email more than once, anyone can answer you and it's like starting from scratch even if they're messages are polite. Phone contact was great. Instant response, friendly. Got my refund promptly, less one cent for some reason.
We purchased this cd player for our son to listen to at night at bedtime. It appealed to us because it seemed to be built pretty tough and seemed to be un-cluttered and easy enough for a four year old to use. It never worked quite right. Most of the time it did not work at all. It finally just stopped working and Target exchanged it for us without any problem. After about six months, the replacement unit is now not working. This time I hope that Target will just refund us. Pass this one up.
This was a fun little device, until all at once it all fell apart. The PDA itself started shutting down and not responding to the power on button, even when fully-charged, unless it was subjected to a "hard reset" (which erases its memory). Then, to make matters much, much worse, the software on the PC (Palm Desktop) started crashing every time it was launched. So now I have no way to get at my databases, and no PDA. If you go to the Palm support website, you find many, many threads making these exact complaints, and furthermore bemoaning the lack of good customer service from Palm. I am walking away from this device, and never ever looking back. I urge you to do the same.
I gave my wife the Zune 30gb mp3 player as a birthday gift. It was a bad choice right out of the box. The skimpy setup pamphlet actually says, "It's as easy as 1, 2, 3" to get started. Just insert the set up CD, follow the prompts. Well, the prompts never came and the unit wasn't set up. We looked for more detailed instructions in Help, looked online, looked in the box to see if anything was missing and found nothing. There is no instruction manual in print or online that we could find. Very frustrating. Microsoft has to do better. I returned the Zune unused and will replace it with a Sony 8gb unit.
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.
I have a 2010 Accord and the stock radio pulled in all stations within the Tri-state area even to the north of New Haven. I am not sure if it is the radio, the antenna or if the stock radio sent a signal to increase power or what, but this seems to be the weak link. I have to get at least into Norwalk, CT in order to pick up a Hot 97 when I was able to pick it up with the stock past New Haven! 770 WABC and AM stations, I was able to listen them all the way up in MA! I get AM but with FM I have to literally be right up on the tower! I did notice that the origial connector had some metel on the inside but this piece is lacking it. Maybe this is the problem?
the battery pack worked 2 week's, and it fit slackly in the controller. Waste of money, do not buy at all!!
I am just about through a 100 disk spindle of these using a NEC 3250A drive. Unfortunately, I had already burned a great many of them before discovering that they just did not make it. When the drive finally burns at a true 8x (about the last 1/4), things just fall apart. No actual errors, but on playback all the problems show up, massive pixelation, pauses, skips. The only way to use these, for me, is to burn them at 6x. Might as well have saved some money and bought the 4x ones.I found nothing but rather rave reviews on Newegg regarding these, but you look around everywhere else and people have much the same problem... they are unreliable at 8x speed. I also found out why the reviews on Newegg are good... they kick out the bad reviews... mine was rejected for no real reason other than it was negative.So, from now on I pay a bit more and use true name brand media. I have NEVER had any problems with any of the major DVD media suppliers.
Installed in 2005 Ram 1500. Exterior looks fine. The ISO mount didn't work, radio slid in; but the bracket snaps were too loose to keep the radio locked in place. The actual spot to mount the cage for the radio is to far back; the radio is inset in the dash now and smacks up against the defroster vents. The bezel insert was loose and useless.
I don't know yet if the printer is any good. Was not told the printer needed a new cartridge and am having a difficult time finding a cartridge for it so have not been able to print any pics
Can't evaluate, UPS could not access our area due to snow, road closures so (apparently) the UPS driver/UPS "mailed" the original, soft-wraped-shipped headphones by regular mail -- they arrived (the Headphones) busted. The trouble to file a claim under the apparent curcumstances seems more than the paper work/troubel to file a damaged-in-shipment claim so I am just out the cost.
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.
The height is very nice but why does it woble so much even when it is not fully extended? I also did not like the way the leg clips are made. They are plastic and one has already broke off.
This is the worst purchase in my life, the product is very cool, pretty, good shape but that is all, bad quality, bad signal, I will put in the trash can and burn the can.
== My original review is below this comment: I stated the brand of adapter was switched which disappointed me greatly. Pavillion issued a refund and an apology which was a proper business response.While I am still sorry not to have had the correct product I was glad they were responsive. ==ORIGINAL COMMENTSI purchased from Pavillion because their ad copy clear stated, and the photo also represented, a BELKIN brand MP3 adapter which is more desirable than a Philips product they supplied. This type of adapter can be prone to cord and shell problems galore and I wanted a top quality brand to avoid these headaches. This dealer switched the brand the supplied and sent a cheaper product from another manufacturer.
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.
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.
This battery fits where described, but it is of very poor quality. You can practically watch the battery bar drop as you hold the camera in your hand, and don't expect more than a dozen or two of photos per charge. Look elsewhere.
Would give it a higher rating but crashes the Dell Latitude (Win XP) when you stop the device (as recommended) and remove the card! Bought it to use the laptop for Software Defined Radio, where the higher bandwidth would be very useful and a stereo sound in is required (most laptops have mono-in). If you don't try to stop or remove the card then everything works really well. Quite a bit of the software that comes with is pretty badly implemented - sucks up processor power. Hopefully the crash issue will be fixed.
Well I decided to check the reviews out on here because I was suddenly having trouble burning data on my Sony CD-R's. I saw all the negative reviews and was somewhat relieved. I thought I was having a problem with my burner or some bug got in my computer system... however that wasn't the case. The damn Sony CD-R's must be defective. I had previously bought a 50-pack spindle of Sony CD-R's and used all of them up without any problems using the same program that I am currently using now (Nero). Then I bought another 50-pack, didn't have any problems with the first 8-10 but all of a sudden, none of them seem to want to work. Read errors all over the place! I must have wasted 25 or 30 discs by now. I decided to try some other CD-R's - Memorex in particular and the CD's burn as good as new. It looks like all the stores are slashing the prices on this item...probably because they got a lot of complaints. So thank you to all the reviewers out there who wrote the bad reviews. Very helpful. You may get lucky with these and you may not...but I wouldn't chance my money on them...just buy another brand, they're all basicly the same price.
the ipod i have recieved never worked properly. getting it repaired with Apple was not the easiest experience.
This headset stopped working after one month. I only can think of one word to describe this Microsoft product. JUNK!
Difficult to apply without bubbles and then reduces the definition of the video playback. i removed mine and purchased a case instead.
First I recieved 2 micro SD Cards and a standard SD adapter. I had purchased the retail kit that should have had the mini adapter which was sent several weeks later after I had notified them of the error. The memory will not work in my Palm Treo 755p even though it is the recommended type standard SD Mini. I don't know if it is the memory or the phone. It does see the card and asks to format it, then I get an error that this media can not be formatted. OH well.
We received the item in a timely fashion...that was the only plus...We called the vendor. We were told that we could not receive a refund...If we wanted to have the item inspected, return it on our dime plus send them a $6 money order, no check,and they will consider what they might do...After the 10 minute lecture we decided what we will do. THE ITEM IN QUESTION IS NOW SLEEPING WITH THE FISH. This is thefirst failure of Amazon. "fool me once, shame on me...fool me twice............
I think I payed about $25 for mine. I thought the price was so low simply due to technology getting cheaper. (It had been years since I needed to purchase a new one.)This thing was the most frustrating piece of junk I've had to wrestle with. The electronics must have been shoddy because sometimes I would press one button, and the action of another would happen (for example, I would press Pause, and it would replay the track, or I would press Next, and it would shut off).Also it was unpredictable as to whether it would actually begin to read the CD. I would just hear the motor constantly trying to drive to home... for almost 30 seconds. Maybe I just happened to get a bad one, but, that was my experience.
I've used many Kodak products, including a variety of their disposable cameras. When the Max HQ came out, I thought, wow, if their other disposable cams take pretty good pics, this one must take great ones! Unfortunately, I was wrong. I have to say that the pictures I got from this camera are pretty bad. Washed out, grainy, tons of red-eye. For the extra cost of this camera compared to their others, I was disappointed. I will not be purchasing this product again.Update: I contacted Kodak customer support to express my disappointment and they quickly responded by e-mail and also mailed me a new One-Time-Use camera (not the Max HQ!) which I received in 3 days after sending the e-mail! Their customer support definitely gets an A++++++!
I ordered this printer on 11-26 at the sale price of 59.95 + 20.00 shipping ,site said item was in-stock would ship from amazon's e-mail---Shipping estimate for these items: November 28, 2005Delivery estimate: November 30, 2005 - December 2, 2005then I recive thisdelay in order estimate 12-29 thru 1-10This was a christmas present for my wife.I cancelled the order and will find some other place to fullfill my needs.And to top it off they still sell the item at a higher price with a dec 2 del date
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.
Bought this case for the F440 camera I recently purchased. I figured for $25 it would be a good case. It is worth about 10 bucks. One, it is not padded very well, and two, it only closes with a snap button, which makes it easy for someone to pop open, especially if you attach it to a belt-something to consider if you travel a lot. Anyway, I went to Best Buy and bought a nice padded case that fit the camera almost perfectly for $8.99, and has an interior pocket for an extra battery or mem. card. I suppose it is stylish, but the utility to cost ratio is not very good.
I have the Sangean WR-11 radio. This TERK antenna resulted in worse reception than the internal antenna in the radio. Very disappointing. I returned the antenna.
I bought this to connect my PC to a 40" Toshiba TV which I had tested successfully with another monitor cable. When I replaced the existing cable with this one two things happened 1) Aspect Ratio changed automatically to 4:3 and 16:9 was not available anymore! 2) The picture and color quality changed dramatically. I'm returning it. Too bad I was looking to enjoy it.
THIS MAY BE THE SINGLE WORST THING I HAVE EVER PAID FOR FROM AMAZON. I CAN'T USE IT WITHOUT THE AV DOCK? BUT IT NEVER SAYS ANYTHING ABOUT THAT WHEN I SAW 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.
Wow these things suck really hard. Constantly falling out of my ear or coming half out every time I slightly turn or tilt my head. They need to redesign the ear bud its freaking huge. Straight rubbish.
I've had the GTM-12 attached to my Garmin Nuvi 360 for about three weeks in the greater Washington, DC area. I can only express my significant dissapointment in the execution of this product in conjunction with my Garmin. I would give this product one star, except it technically works to show traffic problems on an occasional basis. For most intents and purposes, it is completely worthless. Let me explain.The primary reason to buy this device is to have the Garmin alert you to traffic problems and reroute you if severe, or at least suggest a reroute. First problem: Coverage. Clear Channel TMC apparently does not cover critical major highways in the DC area, such as 295 through DC. This isn't a minor oversight, it's irresponsible. Second problem: My Garmin doesn't perform any kind of traffic alerts even when facing severe congestion. For example, I travel westbound Rt 66 in the morning, a notorious A.M. bottleneck from DC to the split with the 267 tollroad (this road has traffic coverage). In my routing, I have a choice to avoid 66 if the traffic is bad enough. Even when the traffic map shows congestion and where I have an uncongested alternative (which is also has traffic coverage), the Garmin does not suggest the alternative. Third problem: the Traffic map itself doesn't adjust for your new position automatically. One has to keep selecting "Map" then "back" in order to refresh the traffic map. Annoying and dangerous.To summarize, the combination of the GTM-12 and my traffic-enabled Garmin Nuvi 360 sufferes from 1) poor Garmin programming that does not properly suggest reroutes or gives you proper traffic alerts and 2) poor traffic coverage from Clear Channel.Disappointing. HOWEVER, with some new programming from Garmin and better traffic coverage from Clear Channel TMC, this would be a tremendous winner. That makes the current situation even more disappointing.Note, too, that you must have the unit plugged into power to receive traffic. Don't forget your charger.BTW, I do not know if the newer Garmin Nuvi "T" units (with integrated traffic receivers) suffer from these problems.
I purchased two Zen V Plus and both freeze quite often and have to be reset. The 4gb one screen has gone blank and this product is only 6 months old. If I had known I was going to have this much trouble with these units, I would have purchased cheaper products. I thought I could trust Creative Labs products. I've tried the online fixes and will send this product back to Creative Labs (for a fee of course) and I will post the results.
I'm a touch typist, and was taught that the left index finger types the numbers four and five, and the right index finger types the numbers six and seven. Guess what? The number six is split off from the right side of the keyboard so you must type it with the left hand. After typing the same way for thirty seven years, I cannot adjust. Plus this then requires you use the left index finger for three different numbers. Is this supposed to be an ergonomic style? In addition, I've used the keyboard for about two mos. (with 10 days of vacation in the midst) and already four of the keys have the printing nearly worn off. Not a good quality! Too bad, because the shape is comfortable.
I have used these labels for a long time, mostly because they seem to be the only ones out there. The paperstock is good, but if you have a good printer the paper won't do it justice. The labels always end up looking kinda cheap. I would love to see Memorex make a package with glossy paper/high end paper. Maybe Epson will beat them to it.
I bought this headset 2 weeks back. I am extremely unhappy with it. Firstly it is very bulky to carry around. It is not at all comfortable on ears. My ears hurt even wearing this for 10 mins. Sound quality is just OK. Do no buy this product.
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 player has serious problems with audio going out of sync on non disc video files. I bought THE player exclusively for playing back stuff like AVI and MKV only to realize that 9 out of 10 of my videos had sync problem that do not occur when playing back on the PC.It functions well enough as a DVD/Bluray player, but not much else.Samsung support did not return my email about the issue and the latest firmware doesn't fix the issue.I would not recommend this player.
I have had this for awhile. When it works, it works well, but they way they have the circuitry set up, it checks the disc before ejecting, which can make the player lockup and you can't get the disc out.I ended up throwing mine away and buying a different brand.Be forwarned, not a reliable product.
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 just received my Sony radio today. I am very disappointed with the product. I own two similar radios, the Sangean 909 ATS and a Grundig YB 400 PE. When I bought these radios, it included an AC adaptor. Sony appears to be too cheap to include it. Set up is not easy. It does appear to be built well. Sony had better make it easier to use when you turn it on for the first time. Setting the clock is very complicated, not easy like the Sangean or Grundig radios.
The sound from this system is very good. It is easy to use and has multiple inputs.However, the annoyances and idiosyncrasies overcome the excellent sound quality.The same base tuner/DVD player is used for the THC4, THC40, THC5, THC50 and THC60. These comments would apply to all these models. The differences are with the speakers and subwoofer.The DVD often looses it's place, even with the "Resume" feature turned on. It does this whenever you turn the unit off or switch to a different input, say your cable-TV or VCR. This is very annoying, especially when I have to repeatedly sit through the endless copyright notices.The on-screen prompts never display which DVD is playing. Minor but yet another example of a poorly thought out design.The "Universal Remote" isn't. It will only operate *some* JVC components. For example, it will not operate a two-year JVC TV!No audio out!Headphone usage: You cannot connect headphones without cutting off the speakers. Since there is no audio output, there is just no other way than to use the headphone jack in front. Unplug the headphones and it takes 5-6 seconds to switch the speakers back on. Sometimes when listening to music, I want put on the wireless headphones while working around the house, but I do not want to wear them all the time. Maybe I just want to run into the kitchen and do not want to miss any dialog.Even with this limitation, there is a killer problem. Headphones will only work for a few minutes before. Then, without warning you get ear-splitting hiss. Unplugging and plugging in the headphones corrects this but what is the point? At first I thought my headphones had died so I bought another pair. It was not the headphones. Headphones are useless with this unit.So, if you always watch a DVD from start to finish, never use headphones, and own nothing but recently manufactured JVC products, I think you will be happy. If you do not, I think you will like the sound, but will be often annoyed.
I've been using trackballs for decades now, but this was my first thumb activated trackball. I suppose they are fine if that's what you are used to, but I hated it. It just took too much effort to move the pointer across the screen. Not to mention that with a normal trackball I have three fingers I can use to move the trackball instead of just a thumb.
Take a look at the photo of the cutter. Panasonic changed the design so it's not made up from a series of individual cutting disks. Now it's just a piece of steel stamped with slots. I find the shave isn't nearly as good as with the original design.
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
Linksys has failed to honor two rebates from me and no doubt countless others. Don't buy Linksys!!! They are lying cheating SOB's
I hope I save somebody the time and trouble of buying this piece of garbage. As some of the other reviewers have experienced, mine starting acting up after three months. I was told by the manufacturer that for $80 I should send it back for a &quot;reconditioned&quot; one. Went to Mail Boxes Etc... and sent it back. I received the &quot;new&quot; one about three weeks later and I am having the same problem with this one. The kicker of this whole mess was the woman at Mail Boxes Etc... told me that sometimes the same people send the machine back three to four times! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS!
